Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-01

vance is undated. The lul is regard
| ed as temporary and in many cases is
most welcome.
New York.--Continuance of good and
very active business is reported by cor
respondents in all sections of the dis
trlct Wages are probably higher than
ever before, yet many strikes occurred
during the month. Such acute unrest
of many thousands of workers is caus-
ing much concern.
Philadelphia. - Many manufacturers
find the labor situation so unsatisfac-
tory that there is a tendency to cur
tail operations pending more favorable
conditions There is also deep feeling
that unless better results can be OBJ
tanned from days work it will be al
most impossible for this country to
compete for the worlds trade. Retail
trade continues very active.
Demand on Factories dissatisfied.
Cleveland-One of the biggest fea-
lures Of business conditions is the I'M
satisfied demand for the output of fac
tories making pneumatic rubber tires.
1t looks as if the crest of the wave in
steel prices has been reached Pig
iron is moving forward from furnaces
at a faster rate than production. Labor
and employment conditions have been
disturbing factors. but the situation is
more favorable than a month ago.
Atlanta.-In Georgia cotton acreage
has been slightly reduced, the peach
crop is in fine condition. the strawberry
crop is progressing faVorably. and
corn, wheat and oat acreaSeS show IN
creases. In the Birmingham district
iron and steel production continues at
the high point. Agricultural prospects
are exceedingly favorable in the New
Orleans section.
Chica go.-Business in general is
VI h.
conditions have delayed agricultural
work two to three weeks. and de
creased acreage of winter wheat seems
fully confirmed. Labor disturbances
have interfered with building opera
tons in some sections, but up to date
the results have not been serious.
st. uis-Railroad earnings continue
to increase Generally speaking. labor
conditions in this district are satisfac-
tory. Wages have gone up in practl-
calIy every industry. Reports on the
wheat situation are somewhat peSsimis-
tic The condition of corn is much bet
ter than that of wheat. Cattle receipts
and shipments have increased over those
of last year. but the hog. sheep. horse ana
mule markets not so active as year
ago.
Decrease in Wheat Acreage.
Minneapolis decrease in wheat
acreage probably will approximate from
5 to per cent. This will be more than
offset by increases in the acreage in bar
ley and rye. Corn will be about up to the
average General business conditions are
excellent.
Kansas City.-Some apprehension is felt
as to whether sufficient labor can be Sc
cured for the harvest fields and steps are
being taken to supply the demand. Re
ceipts of cattle and hogs show suJstan
tial increases. In the mining fields pros
perity and enormous outputs are the or
der OF the day. Midcontinent oil fields
show maximum activity.
Dallas.-Reports on business conditions
from all sections of the district continue
most favora BILE.
San Francisco.-Agricutu conditions
have been unfavorable. Reports indicate
that the grape crop will be 50 per cent
normal, and prunes. peaches and apricots
will be from 80 to IS per cent normal The
lumber industry of the northwest is very
active. Shipbuilding continues with I'M
abated activity. Large trade is reported
throughout the district with good collec-
tons.