Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
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HARDWARE OUTLOOK.

HARDWARE OUTLOOk,
The hardware trade reports business
as never better. There is n strong call
for sporting goods, all kinds of sea-
sonable spring goods are in demand,
particularly wire fencing screen doors
garden tools, etc. In fact. the out
look is considered even better than
1t was last year. The increase in auto
mobiles has greatly stimulated the auto
supply branch OF the trade, as there
are now about 400 cars in this city.
WHOLESALE DRY GOODS.
The Wholesale dry goods trade re-
ports fair conference business, with
all classes of cotton staples going out
for distribution Jobbers report many
lines OF novelty dress goods in woolens
and worsteds being called for in small
lots, as the outcome of an improved re-
tail movement in these goods. Easter
Is approaching, which forces jobbers to
set more goods In hand to satisfy rush
orders from retailers. Prices have been
maintained on fancies and novelties
through the panic season, and now it Is
claimed that sellers will be able TO
move the balance of their stocks with
out sacrificing them. Jobbers report
that fancy weave goods in staple col
ors are the strongest sellers over the
counters. Fine broadcloths continue
to hold the lead, with mohairs selling
to advantage. In two piece medium
priced suits, serges hold the first
place. Trade for fall is reported
as coming slowly, which will
make 1t difficult for mills to
run their looms beyond May unless
sizeable duplicate orders are sent in.
There is some business in cotton dress
goods for spot delivery. and the fall
ranges are being ordered moderately
by wholesalers. Easter novelty goods
In cloaks and suits are being turned
out In good shape, as the lateness of
Easter gives the trade more opportuni-
ty to handle orders on novelty suits
and wraps than last year. High prices
demanded on the better grade of easter
merchandise have not affected the gem
eral volume of business. on medium
to low grade suits, cloaks and sep
arate skirts in woolenS and worsteds,
there Is less being done for spring than
for the last 10 years. All large factor
les are on a reduced scale, and 1t is
claimed that there is no prospect of the
spring trade so reviVing as Will make
amends for the season SO far.
PARIS FASHIONS IN EVIDENCE.
Paris fashions are evident in all ines
offered by the retail trade. The heavy
trimmings on skirts are a novelty that
appeals to tho consumer, In scroll and
Renaissance patterns. Sleeve TRIM
mings are being placed high, and in
many examples of Partisan models,
they are on the shoulders and part way
down the sleeves. Prices on all offer
ings for summer are reported low, CIV
ing buyers n fine opportunity to Sc
cure desirable merchandise In depart
ment stores the sale OF misses wear
Is progressing steadily, and suits made
in woolens manipulated woolens and
cottons are being readily picked up.
The stock OF prints Is reported light,
and there is halt being called In the
prices OF dress goods. Heavy cottons
show q gain, but at n sacrifice Of val
ues, while the export trade is but mod
erately improved. The mills are report
ed refusing further concessions on fine
cotton staples, IN spite OF the small
demand. The shirtings trade shows
promise, II Is predicted that by the end
OF this month there Will be practically
no 1908 wash goods, printed cottons ana
novelty fabrics In first hands, Knit
goods buyers are holding back, not be-
Ing attracted by concessions. There
is growing opinion that when the
demand comes for fall underwear Il
vii be short and sharp, with many buy
eTs falling entirely TO get the goods
wanted. Dealers complain about the
way cheap lines of German goods are
cutting into those OF domestic manu-
faoture. Summer weight underwear for
prompt shipment Is moving more freely,
as retail stocks have run down quite
low. Thin ribbed gau2e and plain
goods are being taken. while there Is a
good demand for lines OF Swiss ribbed
goods in both mems and wmen's lines
There IS an increasing demand for
summer and spring hosiery. with tans as
popular as ever Plain black gauges
laces and embroidery effects In womens
hosiery are also Increasing with a
steady demand also for cheap and me-
dium grades OF American made silk
hosiery Silks are selling at bargains
Tussah and Pongee silks leading for the
summer trade. Prices OF hurlaps are
advancing abroad,
FASTER HATS.
Retail dealers are pleased with the
Increase OF business during the week.
| There IL the usual Btilf demand for new
| hats, with popular prices az 81 10 $40
| per Many arc going at SIS, and wo-
| men with lots OF cash are paying all the
| way up to 500 for hat. Wash fa-
| brlcs are in great demand In fine pat
| terms, with sales IN advance OF last