Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-10-26
DRY GOODS EASING Up

In the dry goods market local job
bers report a rather quiet week. with
the trade rath"r nervous and buying
mostly from hand 10 mouth. waiting
FOR prices To- become easier. Eastern
agents report NJ changes I'M staples but
some iobbers are cutting prices 20
clean up their decks for further Opcr-
ations. The weather has been against
any extended operations NeNauous
delays in rcceip'. ot goods from the
east continue. tuc car of sheetugs
that Left Denver oct. 1, was located
yesterday. no Salida. with hopes of its
reaching salt Lake about the first of
the month. Complaint was made o.
The operating department. but the sup
criutcndont said he couldn't help Sc,
the train crows did about as they like
ed In making up and hauling trains.
JobhHrs report strong demand fot
hroadcloths IN striped and checked ef-
fects, ana some LAYERS are taking more
Noiles and batistes for spring delivery.
There is steady movement IN poplins,
French and storm serges taffeta ba-
tistes and panamas on fur imitation
materials. sales for the tam and wine
ter are making record mark. Fur
fabrics are az premium, and TO
per cent advances over previous prices
are being paid.
WEATHER HURTS TRADE.
In the retail dry goods trade. dealers
say the continued warm weather has
taken the life out Of the market for late
fan and winter goods, but In other lines
trade is not so bad. There has been
demand for suits and silks In plaid
patterns are selling fairly we'll Draped
gowns and long, loose cloaks are in IA
vor this season. with soft materials IN
demand and mannish suits popular.
Dresses for evening wear iu double
width satin are mentioned as good
sellers In the satins there are styles
I'm white, with materials IN crepe de
chine satin surah rep. or double sur
face satins. Retailers are ready 10 take
ON additional supplies for November de-
livery. In the short jackets and blouses
10 he worn this season, the models are
notifications Of last winters leaders.
Retailers say they are selling two suits
TO women I'm many cases where ordi-
narilv one suit would be purchased.
Fashion requires that the well dressed
woman this winter should have two
tailored suits. There is large bust
ness IN separate wraps for fan dcliv-
cry and for the holidays. The demand
for broadcloth increases.
CLOTHING ONLY FAIR.
In the clothing trade. dealers re-
Port business held back by the Wea-
Their. but say il has been fair, though
fcaturelsss When cold weather
comes. &c viii be a different tale to
tell In hats and mems wear there
has been a moderately fair demand.
SHOE PRICES FIRM.
In the shoe line. the trade reports
excellent business. with the demand
for oxforis or low cut shoes still IN
vogue. although not so heavy as In
warmer weather. High top shoes
are beginning TO sell better. Dealers
report prices as very firm, with buy
ers accepting the situation. and now
placing orders at the first figures.
Spring prospects are steadily inn
proving, and leather stocks moving
fast. a better call is reported for
standard mems wear. and women's
standard goods have increased In
sales. Colored kid is developing In
value as the demand for c1lored shoes
Increases. orders for spring with
the manufacturers are heavy. making
a larger demand Cor leather than ever
before. Next season is 90 be an inn
portaut one for colors and as brown
is 20 be the standard the manufac-
turcrs are calling Tor quantities OF
kid leather m golden brown ana chloe
clatc shades. with advancing prices.
Black kit o. less expensive and COM
ccssious arc being made To- pur-
Chascrs