Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-10
OUTLOOK OF THE TRADE
ALL MILLS REPORTED BUSY
RAILROAD RECORDS BROKEN.

RAILROAD RECORDS BROKEN.
r. @. Dun e Goa Weekly Review Of
Trade says:
Distribution OF heavyweight wearing
apparel. fuei and other seasonanie mer-
chandise expanded rapidly In response 20
the more normal temperature. out one
weeks business has not depleted the ac-
cumuiation OF last month. ana retail stocks
OF these goods are still burdensone. He
ports are much more satisfactory, however.
and an impetus has been given In whole
sale trade In spring dry goods and other
forward business depending upon conf
dence In continued national prosperity
Jobbing returns and manufacturing
statements indicate little idle capacity. the
leading Industrial plants having added to
their already heavy contracts in hand Mer.
cantiie collections are prompt as a rule
although some extensions are asked. COM
mooity prices are fairly steady, no tnpur-
tant variations occurring during the past
week.
The only adverse development of the
week was less pacific news from the coal
fields, although a strike may be prevented
py agreement any time before April L
Railway Earnings Increased.
Railway earnings for January, now
fairly complete. show an increase of 1876
per cent over last years figures. while for
eign commerce at this port for the last
week made most strikingiy favorable
comparison with the same period in I9U5
increased $2.275,0Sy.
Less urgency to place orders for iron
anu steei products during the past week is
a satisfactory development. because 1t tes-
n M -
tons that might easily produce unwhoIe-
some imitation of prices. Yet the past week
was by no means devoid of new inquiries
particularly In regard to structural steel for
lake vessels and manufacturing plants
Seasonably poor quality of hides has
weakened the tone. the only firm DEPART
ment being packer branded hides for sole
leather. New business in boots and shoes
is quiet.
Failures this week numbered 2,y In the
United States, against 255 last year. and
~ in Canada, with u a year ago.
Bradstreets will say:
Bradstreet's Favorable Review.
Reports as to spring Jobbing trade are
of very favorable character, and more
seasonable weather has stimulated some
lines of retail trade. Shipments Of finished
products Of manufacture are of enormous
volume, and mills are still pushed to I'LL
orders previously booked
railway earnings returns indicate that
January was the most active ever experI-
enced by the companies, gross receipts
showing a gain of 20 per cent over last
year, very active period, likewise Re-
ports as to winter wheat are satisfactory as
a whole. Against these favorable features
are to be cited the disquieting influences of
productions and preparations for a general
coal strike, possibly involving 100000 men,
Is also to be noted that the mild
weather has caused an accumulation of re-
tails to checks of heavy clothing, shoes and
kindred products, and eliminated recorder
business from jobbing hands, though west
efn reports speak of possible carried-over
stocks being quite we'll reduced, considering
weather conditions. That buyers are dis
posed to buy conservatively for fall is re-
ported in the lines affected, notably mems
wear. woolens and shoes Money is easy.
and collections range from only fair to good
according as the section of country is con-
sidered. Price movements of leading
staples are generally toward ease and some
recessions. as, for instance, in pig iron. de-
velop new business.
Active Spring Jobbing Trade.
Detailed kilograms to Bradstreet's re-
port generally active appearance to all
lines of spring jobbing trade. The north
west, the central west, the south and the
east all give testimony to confidence in buy
ing for the nearby season Cottons, silk
and dress woolens are all active but mems
wave is said to have come too late to help
the fur trade Raw wool is active on man
ufacturers' buying, and prices are firmer
Lower raw cotton prices have not yet af-
fected the goods market, which is strong
Some revival in export trade with China Is
indicated.
Business failures in the United States for
the week ending February number 204
against 22S last week, 207 in the like week
of 1905, 202 in 1904. 217 in 1903, and 2G5 in
1902 In Canada failures for the week num-
Der p. as against "a last week and % in
this week year ago.
Wheat, including flour exports from the
United States and Canada, for the week
ending February are 3,241, 939 bushels,
against 3.056, 208 last week. 9S7, IT'S this week
last year, LAG. 255 in 1904, and 2S56, 439 in
1908. From July to date the exports are
Sc, 969. 1856 bushels, against 41,04991S last
year, 103 097, 500 in 1904 and 1853 ,S13, 977 in
1903
Corn exports for the week are $500, $50
bushels, against s. 2S9 359 last week, 2,44S, 456
a year ago. $50. 1862 In 1904 and 1880, 10 in
1903. From July 1 to date the exports of
corn are ross. 100 bushels, against IS, 500 I2t
in 1905, "a, 470950 in 1904 and "a, 566 800 in
1908"