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tion. but seems to be taking tbo situation philosophically and to be 

 making the best of the present business in anticipation of a resumption 

 of better conditions when affairs at Washington have beeome settled 

 <lofinitely enough for the general businss clement of the country to 

 ascertain its real position. 



--<, NEW YORK >-= 



There is a firmer tone to the local hardwood market : inquiry is more 

 general and the demand shows signs of increasing. As yet there are 

 lew buyers placing large orders, the improvement being in the number 

 rather than the size of orders. This is taken as a hopeful sign and a 

 freer buying period is looked for soon. The range of values keeps high 

 and there are practically no concessions now being made. It is being 

 realized that the market will not go to any lower range and that the 

 tendency is upwards. Poplar in low grades and gum are very quiet at 

 this time, but oak. ash, chestnut and birch are in good call. 



--<, BUFFALO y 



The deinaud fiir hardwoods holds steady and most yards are doing a fair 

 business in mixed cars. This sort of business is likely to be good here 

 this fall, as stocks are in excellent assortment and quick shipments can 

 be made. Members of the trade state tliat stocks in the hands of con- 

 sumers are very small and with the tariff bill a law it is expected that 

 business will show a good deal of improvement. Prices are holding steady 

 In all varieties of hardwoods, though not generally so high as some 

 time ago. 



More plain oak is selling than anything else, although those who 

 handle birch as a specialty say there is a pretty good business in it this 

 month. Maple is holding its own and there is z steady inquiry for 

 flooring iu that wood, as well as in oak and beech. Some dealers say 

 they are now selling more chestnut than for some time. Both wiiite 

 and brown ash are in relatively good demand. 



There has bfen no unusual scarcity of cars in this market as yet. 

 but it is expected some shortage will be felt .soon. Mill points will no 

 fioubt suffer from the usual lack of cars this fall. The local yards ar> 

 well situated for getting cars and will not feel the scarcity as keenly 

 as some other lines of business. 



•< PHILADELPHIA >■ 



Notwithstanding the varying opinions as to the existing trade conditions 

 generally, it is admitted that the hardwood situation causes no settled 

 uneasiness, and that an undercurrent of optimism obtains everywhere as 

 to the outlook. The recent strikes in several important commercial 

 lines are on the way to satisfactory ad.iustment and with the exception 

 of the prolonged tarifE and currency agitation in congress, everything is 

 favorable to an expanded business with the advent of cooler weather. 

 The ship-buildiug industries of this city are rushed with work and 

 to their already busy shops has been added the construction of two large 

 ferries for transport of passengers and freight cars from Key West 

 to Cuba. An eight million dollar loan will be voted on at the Xovem- 

 ber election, which money will be devoted to the building of subway and 

 <>levated roads, and new docks and other improvements in shipping quar- 

 ters for the accommodation of new steamship lines en route for Europe 

 or through the Panama Canal. Another important and extensive improve- 

 ment contemplated is the eliminating of the street grade crossings in 

 South I'hiladelphia, and the opening of the southern section of the 

 shipping quarters to all railroads. The combined work which is being 

 pushed forward by the reform mayor and his able staff has the heartiest 

 endorsement of a committee of able merchants and financiers and means 

 the materialization of work for thousands of artisans, mechanics and 

 laborers, a prospect which brightens the horizon of the gloomiest pes- 

 simist. 



Among the woods oak continues headliner. with maple and birch in the 

 running: chestnut, ash and basswood are in fair demand. In fact, all 

 hardwoods except poplar arc running along in easy grooves, and even the 

 low-grade poplar finds ready sale. 



=-< PITTSBURGH >-= 



Tlie hardwood situation is altogether the brightest spot in the lumber 

 market h.-re. There is a splendid demand for oak. White oak never 

 brought better prices or was more easily sold than at present. Lately 

 some leading hardwood wholesalers here have gone to Canada, where 

 they are getting fine orders from Canadian manufacturers for oak as well 

 as "for other good hardwoods. Chestnut is more in demand this month 

 owing to the fact that window glass concerns are taking on more busi- 

 ness. The coal mining trade in low-grade hardwood is the best ever. 

 Good prices are being received for this lumber and the tendency is to 

 make pretty large purchases. The yard trade In hardwoods is spotted 

 and cannot 1)€ depended on to produ'- 



my very good business. 



=-< BOSTON y- 



It has been rather diflScult during the past two weeks to find a dealer in 

 tardwood lumber who is wholly satisfied with the volume of demand for 

 his wares. Generally at this time of tlie year there is more spirited buying 

 upon the part of consuming manufacturers. This year the salesmen have 



OAK BUYERS 



^ Increased timber supply makes us 

 one of the largest oak producers in the 

 country. 



1| Our white and red oak timber is of 

 a (|uaHty that enables us to guarantee 

 to properly meet your requirements for 

 anything in this line. A\'e can supi)lv 

 large quantities, running strongly to 14' 

 and 16' lengths — a good proof of the 

 character of the timber. 



^ We are ready to cut red or white, 

 quartered or plain, 3/8" to 8/4", and will 

 carry in stock a complete assortment of 

 all thicknesses. 



![ All (lur lumber is made with the most 

 perfect machinery obtainable — band 

 saws used thrciughout our mills. 



][ We pride ourselves on the character 

 of our edging, trimming and piling, 

 which insures straight, cleanly-made 

 lumber, uniformly dried. 



^ In these days of quick shipment you 

 are interested in prompt delivery. Our 

 extensive organization and facilities 

 from the tree to your yard, place at your 

 disposal the most perfect lumber deliv- 

 erv service in existence. 



^ We would like to explain further why 

 we can please you, and if you are in the 

 market for anything in southern hard- 

 woods now, would appreciate your 

 writing us today. 



PAEPCKE LEICHT LIMBER COMPANY 



GENERAL OFFICES CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 



