The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-01
OUR BEST YEAR.
Up to Date, 1906 Has Surpassed
All Previous Records
lin Volume of Business and Prof
liable Returns.
STILL GROWS BETTER.
Manufacturers HayeOrders Run
ming Far Into Next Year.
Railway Congestion Continues
to Act as Drag.
STILL GROWS BETTER.

New York, Dec 1-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review of trade says:
Business was interrupted by the
Thanksgiving holiday, but conditions
warranted more than ever before a day
devoted to grateful recognition In all
departments of agriculture, industrial
and mercantile activity The cc4rent year
Is SURPRISING even the phenomenal rec
ord of 1905. Reports from leading cities
indicate that trade was well maintained
during the past week. and further i'm
provements noted in mercantile condi-
lions. Holiday goods continue to oc-
cupy a position Of prominence, but dis
tribution OF staples is on a large scale.
Leading manufacturing industries are
receiving orders for delivery far into
next year the volume of forward bust
ness being exceptional for iron ana steer
products, and a sharp advance in the
price Of raw cotton test1tles to the con-
sumption by sptnners-
Operations continue at the maximum
in the iron furnaces, yet deliveries are
so unsatisfactory that imports are con-
stantly arranged Confidence IN Wei
maintained consumption is evidenced by
purchases abroad for delivery next year
and demands from the United States
have advanced foreign quotations. Inc
tonnage secured in Great Brltain IS Lne
more surprising because of the fact that
most of the English and Scotch produc-
ers have contracted for large part of
their output far into next year
In the primary markets for COTTON
goods there is increasing difficulty Te-
eardfnR satisfactory deliveries and the
depleted condition of stocks makes re-
r]lensshnent inpracticable. Some lines
are now sold so far ahead that manu-
facturers are Indifferent about new
business, which tends to give further
strength to the situation. AS specula-
&ion is not conspicuous there IS httie
al a nd
restriction Of demand, although the dis
position to provide for remote needs Is
increasing The advance in price of raw
cotton mas not been a factor of import
ance. finished products being governed
moro by the fact that deliveries are so
tardy that few buyers even receive
fair proportion Of goods according 70
specification Export demand is HgnL.
which makes the heavy coarse goods
section of the market the least satls-
factory. Quiet conditions prevail In the
wool goods market. although inquiries
surpass expectations There Is activity
in preparation for the coming season
attractive lines Of wool goods being
made up
market. due to the overbought condition
rather than any lack Of inquiries The
foreign decline has not yet reached the
point where hides are offered for ship
ment hither. Strength and quiet con-
4snues tc characterize the leather mar
ket, the only activity being noted in
betting butts ana oak PACKS Suitable
Tor betting purposes The light demand
from shoe manufacturers in this vi
cinity is attributed to the inventories
usually taken at this time.
Wheat is not coming into sight at
the northwest as freely as was prom
issd-
western receipts OF 4.709,S 26 BUSH
els Of wheat for the week compared
with 6.157.978 bushels last year, while
exports from all ports Of the United
states, flour included. were 2,714,461
in 1e04-
wide fluctuations have continued in
fhe option markets for cotton, with
pressure against. the short account in
November contracts producing a vio-
lent advance. while spot cotton rose to
the highest points of the season in re-
Spouse to a large demand from do
nestle spinners and well maintained
exnorts.