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THE MARKET REVIEW FOR 1906.

A Very Substantial Increase of Business is reported by the jobbers, manufacturers and bankers of St. Louis over 1905. It is not extravagant to say that this city has enjoyed the best year's trade ever experienced, for this is true of general conditions throughout the country; moreover Consular reports indicate that prosperity is World wide.

In the matter of shipping St. Louis shows an increase of about 12% in the receipt and forward tonnage, the total for 1906 approximating 44,000,000 tons, of which about 40% was forward. This attests, as does the improvement in bank clearings, the increasing importance of St. Louis as a commercial center, and comparisons show up favorably with those of any other city. Then, too, our local facilities for the handling of this vast traffic seem ample, in which respect many other cities are lacking.

this opinion. We quote in this connection from no less an authority than J. J. Hill, that "this country needs more cars, cars of greater capacity, heavier trains, and from one hundred thousand to one hundred and twenty thousand more miles of trackage, for the growth in ten years in railroad ton mileage is 110%, whereas in trackage it is but 20%."

All corporations are reporting big, and in some cases phenomenal, increases in earnings, and it is not surprising that their employes want a share of the prosperity these corporations are enjoying, nor is it surprising that such corporations have taken cognizance of the increased cost of living and in recognition of these conditions, the Pennsylvania Railroad has led in the increase in wages. Nearly all other railroads have followed. The leading industrial concerns, the Standard Oil Co., the Steel Trust, and others, have already announced increases in wages, and the fact that such policies are being inaugurated by all the large corporations is the best evidence that capital anticipates an exceptionally prosperous year

for 1907.

A new free bridge which has been voted on favorably and will span the Mississippi insures the continued commercial supremacy and popularity of St. Louis which, as the great money center of the Middle West, is being every year stengthened by the the wonderful growth of the states and territories commercially linked to it, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Iowa, | Drugs Acts, in themselves will greatly change the

Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Texas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma. The population of this section of the country and the value of its crops has increased enormously.

In natural resources ours is the greatest country in the world and there is no abatement to the national enterprise and industry; our imports increased 109,000,000 1906 over 1905, but our exports show 225,000,000 increase. In other words the balance of trade in our favor for 1906 is $517,000,000. Secretary Root in an address before the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress said:

"Invention, discovery, the progress of science, capacity for organization, the enormous increase in the productive power of mankind, have accelerated our progress and have brought us to a result of development in every brand of internal industrial activity marvelous and unprecedented in the history of the world."

Agriculturally conditions were never better, for the wheat and corn crops were of record breaking proportions, as were potatoes and hay and the production of the great staple of the New South (cotton) considered the bulwark of American prosperity, is on the side of abundance, and commands a remunerative and satisfactory price.

From every quarter come reports of building operations without a precedent, as to volume, and the demand for structural steel in San Francisco and the other large cities has given an impetus to the steel and iron trades, that will, in our opinion, endure for a number of years yet to come. Then too, the demand on these trades for equipment and trackage purposes by the railroads which is greatly increased, confirms

In Drug Trade Circles 1906 was a Momentous Year, the eighth revision of the Pharmacopoeia appeared for reference and an increased practical use. The passage of the Denaturized Alcohol, and the Pure Food and

character of the trade in general and will mean, as far as the latter is concerned, a demand for better goods, goods of reliably, high quality and in the selection thereof, higher prices may reasonably be anticipated.

The latter part of 1906 was characterized by appreciating values in most all lines and items, although during the year Quinine reached its lowest figure, Camphor was, and is, quotably higher than it has been for years.

Barks and Roots.-Crude Drugs are on a higher price level, so also are Essential Oils, than ever before, due chiefly to the impossibility of obtaining labor, which is a serious problem, and one that naturally increases the cost of goods.

Present Prices and Futures.-To summarize on the commercial situation, as is affects prices. We cannot pass this issue of our journal without sounding a note of warning to the drug trade, and allied lines that all indications point to substantially higher figures for merchandise than are now ruling and in the course of a few weeks we believe present prices will look cheap.

The basic principle of valuation is supply and demand-the demand for labor is international in scope and in this country is not supplied even with the great army of laborers that are coming in, as reported by the immigration bureau.

Labor is at a premium elsewhere due in part to immigration as is shown by the course of prices on Crude Drugs, Chemicals, and Essential Oils and other manufactured products of Germany, France, England and Italy, whence come reports that advances are due chiefly to scarcity of labor.

It is due our readers to point out the wisdom of an

ticipating their wants, keeping up stocks and maintaining goodly quantities of merchandise on hand, for the labor question is a serious one; wages are being increased by railroads and corporations which reduces the number of people engaged in various other occupations, and in order to gather crops, or increase production, higher prices result; manufacturer, grower, and in turn the jobber are all obliged to raise prices in keeping with the remuneration given to labor in the respective fields of activity and, with greater compensation to the artisan, come increased demands from consuming channels, thus commodities in all lines appreciate in value, moreover deliveries of goods from first hands are delayed by the further reason of inadequate transportation facilities, and, hampered outlet entails expense and raises costs.

Heretofore demand in our line was frequently met by supplying inferior or sophisticated goods, but since the passage of the Pure Food Law, the matter of selection is engaging the attention and thought of the trade at large, and superior goods do and will command advancing figures.

All in all the situation is unusual and in spite of boundless prosperity is not without elements of danger, which can be largely eliminated by foresight, patience and an understanding of conditions.

We again strongly recommend that the trade act upon the presumption that higher prices will obtain, and delayed, as well as piece meal deliveries, become for a time, at least, the rule and not the exception.

Conditions are indicative of another record breaking showing during 1907-verily the touch of Midas is aboard o'er the land.

May all of our readers share in the great bounty is the New Year's wish of the MEYER BROTHERS DRUG

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month lc, followed by a further decline of 5c in September, since which time there has been no change and present market for the bulk in barrels is 30c; in 10-lb. lots 35 to 42c as wanted.

Citric.-Year opened with quotable figures of 38c in barrels and 39c in kegs, but tended upward in February. We note advances of 3c during that month; 2c in March and 3c in August, a total of 8c, due to the heavy demand followed by a restriction imposed by the Italian Government on the sale of all citrus products. Quotable values in this market for barrels are 46c; kegs, 47c; 10-lb. lots, 51 to 55c as wanted.

Cinnamic.-Declined in March to $5.00, to $4.50 in August, which price is still ruling.

Oxalic.—Continuous advances throughout the year obtained on this staple. The opening price for casks was 5дc; barrels, 6c. Advanced in January, ‡c; February, c; June, c; August, c; September, lc, since which time prices have remained unchanged at 81⁄2 for barrels, to 15c in a small way, and for powdered, in barrels, 9 to 18c as wanted. However, the orders in this market have been restricted to 25-lb. lots. The

congestion on this item was due to the failure of importers to anticipate the demand which developed to proportions that were unprecedented.

Phosphoric.-Advanced in June, c; in September, 1c. Quotable in 100-lb. cases, 10-lb. bottles at 27 to 41 to 55c as wanted. U. S. P., dilute, advanced in August and September from 9 to 16c. U. S. P., 1880, 50%, advanced 4c during August and September, quotable at 31c, containers extra.

Pyrogallic.-(Pyrogallol, U. S. P.) Resublimed; quotable in January at $2.30; advanced February to $2.45; declined in April to $2.35. These changes were chiefly due to the attitude of foreign manufacturers,

The following is a resume of the market on the though the net advance may be ascribed to the higher items chiefly affected during 1906.

Acetanilide. To a strong demand is chiefly due

prices for nut galls.

Salicylic.-A single decline covered the market changes on this item, and this occurred in August, lc.

the two advances noted on this item; one having The present quotable value for 5 and 10-lb. papers in

taken place in January of 1c, the other of 2c in March. Quotable price in barrels at the present writing is 25 to 27 to 33c in a small way.

Acetphenetidin.-U. S. P., M. B.-The trade rights on the proprietary item of Phenacetin having expired March 27 last, the former item was immediately offered to the trade by a local drug house and at prices very much under those that were charged for Phenacetin, either before or since the expiration of said trade rights and the item is now quotable in 5 and 10-lb. papers at $1.35; 1-lb. cartons, $1.40; oz. cartons, 15c.

Acid, Acetic.-Declined in July, the Commercial No. 8, for laundry purposes, jobbing, in 5-barrel lots at no better price than single barrels, viz., 2c. Redistilled No. 8, barrels, 34; U. S. P., 36%, barrels, 5c; carboys, 5 to 8 to 10c in a small way; pure, 80%, in carboys, 9c; Glacial, 99%, U. S. P., carboys, 16 to 24 to 25c in a small way.

Benzoic.-German from Toluol. Quotable in January in barrel lots at 36c. Declined during that

100-lb. lots is 33c. Advances to 37 to 42 to 50c is asked for smaller lots, as to quantity and packing.

Succinic.-Pure Crystals, quotable in January at $3.50. We note a very material advance in April of $2.50, and the present price in lb. bottles is $6.00.

Tartaric.-Quotable in January in barrel lots at 30c. Declined le early in the year; has since remained steady and unchanged, with a good consuming demand; quotable locally at the present writing at 29c in barrels to 33 to 36c in a small way; powdered, c higher.

Alcohol, Grain.-Has remained steady throughout the year. We note but two changes covered by a decline in January of 2c and in February of 2c; quotable in barrels at $2.56; half barrels, $2.59; 10-gal. cans, $2.72; 5-gal. cans, $2.79; containers inclusive, with the usual allowance of 8c per gallon for cash in 10 days.

Amylic (Fusel Oil).-Advanced 35c in June, since which time has remained unchanged; quotable at the present writing in barrels at $1.35; half-barrels at $1.40 to $1.80 as wanted.

Wood. We note no changes during the year, and quotable values are in barrels, 70c; half-barrels, 75c; 10-gal. cans, 85c; 5-gal. cans, 90c; less quantity, $1.15; containers inclusive.

The Denatured Alcohol Bill passed Congress in June and becomes effective January 1st, 1907. Since its passage much interest has been manifested as to the probable effect it will have on commodities in the drug line. We have gone into the subject very thoroughly in the columns of this journal the past six months, and we direct the attention of our readers to their files. Many inquiries have been made as to what prices will obtain, and we are informed that in barrel lots the market will likely open with quotations at from 35 to 40c. As processes become perfected lower prices may be looked for, depending, however, upon the market for grain, and barring any combination which may be formed to control prices. It is estimated that 39,000,000 gallons per annum will be consumed in this country, which is the approximate consumption in Germany.

Aloin, Pure:-Advanced in January to 75c, since which time no change is noted.

Ammonia, Aqua.—We learn that a local jobber in technically conforming with the requirements of the U. S. P., has found it necessary to slightly advance the schedule on this item, moreover there was one advance early in the year; hence we find the local market is as follows: U. S. P. VIII. Stronger Ammonia 28%, in glass stopper carboys ($1.75) 7c; 5-gal. demijohns, 7 to 12 to 15c; U. S. P. VIII. 10%=16° Beaume (F. F. F.) g. s. carboys ($1.75) 3c; 5-gal. demijohns, 4 to 6 to 8c in a small way. The 26° Beaume, Concentrated, is still obtainable in drums and carboys at 5 to 6c and in cans at 7 to 13c. The 20° Beaume or F.F. F. F. is also marketed in drums, carboys and cans at from 3 to 8 to 9c as to quantity.

Ammonium, Chloroplatinite.—Steady and marked | advances cover the movements on this item, quotable in January in 15 grain vials, per dozen, $7.00; at the present writing, $9.50.

Carbonate. Declined in May to the present prices. 10-lb. cans in case lots (180 lbs.) 12 to 13 to 15c in smaller lots; 5-lb. cans, lc higher.

Iodide.- Declined in January to current quotations. In lb. bottles, $4.50; ounce vials, 34c.

Amyl Acetate, Commercial.-During the year we note three material advances, one in January and two in February of 75c per gallon, due to the scarcity in sympathy with the movement in the prices of fusel oil, present quotations for quantities, and there seems to be no relief in sight, are $2.05 to $2.25 per gal. to 35 to 40c per lb. in a small way.

Antimony, Metallic.—Advanced from 35 to 55c within the last 12 months, and the Sulphide, Pure, advanced in May, June and August, a total of 10c or over 100%; local quotations in barrels, 21 to 24 to 27c in a small way.

Anthemis, U. S. P.-We note a net advance during the year of 20%; current prices, 30 to 37c as to quantity.

Arnica, U. S. P.-Advanced lc in September, quotable in bales at 114 to 14 to 17c as wanted.

Arsenic, White, Powdered.-This item has been unusually active during the past year, with a net advance due, it is said, to the flooding of the mines. Two advances took place in January, and one in February, followed by a reaction in March, with a subsequent advance in September. The net change is 4ặc per lb., although at one time the advance was equivalent to 9c. The item has been scarce throughout the year; present quotations in this market in keg lots, 8 to 12 to 15 to 18c in small quantities.

Arsenous, Iodide, U. S. P. VIII.-Advanced in September to the present ruling price of 40c in ozs.,

$6.00 in lbs.

Barium.-Declined from 53 to 40c.

Bismuth, Metallic.-Owing to a decline on this item in December, 1905, which was credited to English manipulation, the salts were reduced in January proportionately. Citrate is quotable at $2.55; ozs. 20c; lactate, $5.75. ozs., 38c; nitrate, $2.15; ozs., 14c; oxychloride, $2.40; ozs., 20c; oxyiodide, $4.50; ozs., 32c; subbenzoate, $3.10; ozs., 25c; subcarbonate, $2.40; ozs., 22c; subgallate, $2.45; ozs., 22c; subnitrate, bulk in 25-lb. lots, $1.55; 5-lb. boxes, $1.63; 1-lb. boxes, $1.65; subsalicylate, U. S. P. VIII., $2.65; ozs., 23c.

Bark, Angustura.-Advanced during May to 75c; powdered, 85c.

Black Haw of Root.-Several advances noted and present prices are at a high level. Quotable at 90 to $1.10; powdered, 5c higher.

Blackberry of Root.-Declined in May to 15c; powdered, 5c higher.

Canella Alba.-Declined in May to 28c; powdered,

31c.

Cascara Sagrada.-A few years ago prices were very high but gathering became more general, which depressed prices during the year to the lowest point of record. In consequence, there has been very little gathered this year and the item has brought higher figures the latter part of the year. Two-year-old bark is offered in this market in round lots at 16 to 20 to 25c in a small way.

Cinchona.-Has been easy to lower; the Red Commercial is quotable at 25c; ground, 27c; selected true quills, 40c; ground, 42c.

Sassafras of Root.-Advanced in January, May and August. The re-sifted, in bag lots, quotable at 15c; powdered, 17 to 25c.

Prickly Ash.-We note one advance in May, present quotation 22 to 27c.

Wahoo of Root.-Advanced in February, March and May, present prices $1.00; powdered, 5c higher.

Beans, Vanilla.-Marked reductions in the prices of Mexicans and Bourbons are noted. The chief declines were in February and July. It is estimated that the Pure Food Law has produced an increase in the consumption of about 25%, and continued increase in sales is anticipated the first of the year. Stocks of Bourbons are light, quotable in this market, 6 in.,

$2.35 to $3.20; 61⁄2 in., $2.50 to $3.50; 7 in., $2.75 to $3.75; 71⁄2 in., $3.00 to $4.00; 8 in., $3.25 to $4.25; 81⁄2 in., $3.50 to $4.50; Mexican, 71⁄2 to 7 in., $4.50 to $6.00; 8 to 84 | in., $4.75 to $6.25; 84 to 8 in., $5.00 to $6.50; Tahiti, 5 in., 50c to $1.10; 5 in., 55c to $1.25; 6 in., 60c to $1.35; 6 in., 70c to $1.50; 7 in., 85c to $1.60.

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Berries, Juniper.-Declined in May and July. At present the demand is good and the price is firm at 4c in bag lots, to 8 to 10c in a small way.

Glassware. The demand has been good throughout the year, and at the present time is very heavy, supplies are short chiefly due to the inability of manufacturers to get fuel and cars, warranting further advances which we fully anticipate, and we strongly recommend the purchase of bottles at the present market. Acme Squares and Pearl Ovals are quotable at 75, 10 and 5%; Baltimore and Philadelphia Ovals, 80%; Baltimore Ovals, brandy finish, 80 and

Cubeb.-Advanced in May to, bags 144c for the whole, 10%; Comet Flasks, 85, 10 and 5% in cases; 25 case lots, and 3c higher for the powdered.

Blue Vitrol.—Quotable in January in barrel lots at 6 c, advanced lc in February, lc in May, ac in September, c in October and c in November. Firmness entirely due to the high level of prices in the copper market, quotable at this writing in barrel lots at 8 to 9 to 10 to 12c in smaller lots.

Bromides.-There is very little being offered and prices are firm, two flurries are noted some time since, and there is some demand on the American manufacturers for export. Locally, Ammonium is now offered on contract which may be assorted with Sodium, former on the basis of 27c, latter 25c. Potassium contracts may also be entered, but the price is based on the quantity shipped. 18c may be done, but 5-lb. boxes are jobbing at 29c.

Buds, Balm of Gilead.-Declined in May to 46 to 55c.

Cassia.-Advanced in June and September to 27 to

31c.

Cadmium, Salts.-Quotably higher; Bromide, $1.60; Iodide, $3.60; Chloride and Sulphate, $2.25; Sulphide, $4.00.

Camphor.-The highest prices known in 30 years are ascribed to the Japanese Goverment's control and the destruction of the camphor forests of Formosa, which makes the crude article hard to obtain. Hence prices on the refined have materially and steadily advanced throughout the year, and from present indications there is no likelihood of lower prices. A year ago the bulk in barrel lots was quotable in this market at 83 c. An advance is noted early in January, and by the latter part of January the item was 14c above this figure; advanced 4c in March, 5c in August and 12c in November, and the bulk in barrel lots is now quotable at $1.18 to $1.27 to $1.35; 1-1b. boxes, 32s, $1.37 to $1.40.

Caffeine, Pure.--Remains steady at $2.75 to $3.40, as to quantity; citrated, $1.70 to $2.10, as to quantity. Codeine. Declined in March and June; advanced in August and November; alkaloid, $3.70 to $4.30; hydrochloride, nitrate and sulphate, $3.45 to $4.05; phosphate, $3.20 to $3.80.

Cocaine, Hydrochloride.-Was reduced in April and July to the present level, due to marked declines in cocoa leaves and to the restricted demand owing to legislation. Quotable in 5-oz. cans at $2.70; oz. vials, at $3.05; s at $3.25.

Ergot, German.—Declined to 52c; powdered, 57c. Galls, Aleppo.-Advance due to short crop. Quotable at 28 to 32c; powdered, 32 to 36c.

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Glycerine.---Advanced within the past 30 days 1c, is quotable in this market at the present time at 13c in 100-lb. lots; 13c in 50-lb. cases; higher prices are anticipated.

Guarana. The opening price was 93c; advanced in June, 25c; declined in September 28c; since which time has steadily advanced to the present market of $2.15; powdered, $2.20.

Lithium, Salts of.-Have been reduced materially. We note a decline of 30c per lb. in Carbonate, quotable at the present writing, $1.35 to $1.85; Benzoate, $1.30; ounce cartons, 14c; Bromide, $2.10; ounces, 24c.

Leaves, Bay.-Advanced in May; bales quotable at 6 to 9 to 11 to 13c.

Buchu, Long.-Advanced 50c; Short, quotably higher at 36 to 40c; powdered, 2c higher.

Lycopodium. -Has steadily declined; quotable in bundles at 62 to 70 to 75c in a small way.

Menthol.--Declined in February, followed by an advance in March, one in July, again in August, with a decline in September. Quotable at $3.15 to $3.65. These prices may be shaded in large lots, although advances are forecasted, as it is claimed that the item is being sold below cost of importation.

Mercury. Declined in January, and the present market is 61c in flask lots, and 70 to 75c in a smaller way.

Manna, Small Flake.-Declined to 65c.

Mothine.—The sale of this item has greatly increased, and there was a great scarcity, particularly of flakes, in the month of September. During November we note 3 advances, making the contract price in this city 2 to 4 to 6c in a small way.

Oils Heavy, Castor.-Advanced in January, May and November, a total of 12c per gal. Barrels are quotable in this market, at the present writing, $1.00; barrels, $1.02; 10-gal. cans, $1.06; 5-gal. cans, $1.06. No. 3 also advanced; quotable in barrels at 90 to 92 to 94c to $1.05 as to quantity.

Benne.-Advanced in January to 70 to 90c as to

quantity.

Cod Liver.-Declined in February and March, reacted in May; the Newfoundland is quoted in barrels at 86c to $1.16 to $1.40 per gal. in smaller quantities. Norwegian, Isdahl's, barrels, $28.50 to $1.31 to $1.45 per gal. in smaller lots.

Cotton Seed.-Advanced in January, declined in February, followed by an advance in May, decline in June, advancing in July with two advances noted in November. A total net change to a higher level of 14c per

gal. W. W., in barrels, 58 to 73c; W. Y., 541⁄2 to 70c; S. W., 55 to 71c; S. Y., 514 to 68c.

Sperm.-Advanced in January, May and November; Winter Bleached, quotable in barrels, 79 to 94c to $1.02. Neatsfoot. Quotably higher; barrels, 59 to 67 to 77c; No. 1, barrels, 49 to 57 to 67c.

Lard.-Winter, strained, advanced in May, present market for barrels is 70 to 87c as wanted.

Olive.-Malaga, green or yellow; barrels,64 to 85c, as

wanted.

Oils, Essential, Anise.—Has been steadily advancing and is now very strong at $1.55 in 16-lb. leads; $1.80 in a smaller way.

Cassia.-Advanced in August, September and November; quotable at $1.28 in leads to $1.42 to $1.50.

Citronella.-Very firm and high with advancing tendency; at the present writing, 1000-lb. drums are offered in this market at 45 to 55 to 65c.

Bergamot. The same reasons may be ascribed for the advance in this item as on other Italian oils, due chiefly to the exodus of labor from Messina; Reina, M. B., quotable at $2.85 to $3.30 as to quantity; Sanderson's, 15c higher.

Cloves.-Advanced steadily throughout the year; at present market is $1.20 to $1.45.

Lemon.-Advanced in January, February and declined in May, since which time we note steady advances; one in July, one in August and two in November; M. B., Reina, in 25-lb. coppers, $1.30; 5-lb. coppers, $1.40; 1-1b. coppers, $1.50; Sanderson's, 40c higher.

Orange, Sweet.—Same influence on this item as governs price movements on Bergamot and Lemon. Reina, M. B., a prime oil, quotable at $2.65 to $3.10; 1-1b. coppers, $3.40; Sanderson's, 55c higher.

Pennyroyal.-As is usually the case this item sought a higher level as the season progressed; domestic holders were, however, confronted with importations. Such imports proved to be of inferior quality, and higher prices continued to be registered. Advanced in February, March, May and August; present price per lb. is $3.10 locally. This, however, if for a pure distillate from first hands.

Peppermint. Owing to speculative manipulation this item maintained a steady advance throughout the year; the opening price was $2.60; advanced 25c in February, 10c in March, 20c in May, 15c in August. M. B., Pure, quotable at $3.40; M. B., extra, redistilled, at $3.75; Hotchkiss, $4.35.

Opium.—The Gum was quotable at the opening of the year at $3.40, declined 10c in January, 5c in February, 10c in March, 5c in May, advanced 35c in July, reacted 10c in August, again advanced 10c in September, 10c in November, 5c in December, since which time no change is noted; the reports of active buying abroad with a continuance of the drought in the producing districts have been reflected in a firmer tone of the market, and at the present time dealers believe that the firm outlook warrants a higher price; now quotable at $3.65; powdered, M. B., $4.35; granulated, M. B., $1.35.

Phenol. This great staple fluctuated narrowly early in the year, but is steady and of increasing sale; quotable figures are 27c in lbs.; 26c in 5s; 23c in 10s; 21c in 28s; and 20c in 56-lb. tins.

Platinum and Potassium Chloride.-Sales have been restricted, and material advances occurred in January, February, July, September, October and November. In January ounce vials were offered at $10.50; current price is $20.00; 15 grain vials, per doz., $5.25, are now jobbing at $10.50 and without offer.

Quinine.-Records show that the course of the market has been downward during the past fourteen years, but the nearest approach to the low record of 1906 was in 1897, wher. 16c was reached locally.

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The year opened with quotable figures of 20c for P. & W. and 19c for M. B. on the basis of the bulk in 100ozs. cans; declined January 13, 2c, reacting 1c February 7, which advance was lost May 1. Declined lc July 5, c August 6, 1c September 28, and present local values are 164c for P. & W.; 15ąc for M. B.; 5-oz. cans, 224c, 1-oz. vials 27c.

Roots, Alkanet.-Declined in June, quotable in bales at 9 to 13 to 15c as wanted.

Golden Seal.-We note two advances, $2.10 to $2.20; powdered, 20c higher.

Calamus.-Advanced in May and June. Extra Bleached, 45c.

Culver.-Advanced in May to 17 to 22c; powdered, 3c

higher.

Gentian.-Advanced in June and November, bags 63 to 8 to 13c; ground, in barrels, 7§c; powdered, 83 to 15c, in a small way.

Ipecac.-Advanced in February, March and November, current prices for Carthagena or Rio, $2.60; powdered, 10c higher.

Pink.-Steadily advanced, quotable 78c. Sarsaparilla.-Mexican, fairly steady to higher; bales, 14 to 21 to 30c.

Silver; Nitrate.-Owing to the resumption of purchases of bullion by the treasury department this salt was sympathetically firm and it is still tending higher; quotable P. & W. in lbs. at $7.94; M. B., $7.78; ozs. 58c.

Saffron, American.—Flowers have been the object of considerable speculation, prices ranging from 75c in October last to $1.25 in February, and then declining to 80c in June and again advancing to $1.20 which is the present price in mats, to $1.35 as wanted.

Santonine. This is higher owing to the shortage of the raw material, ranging in price from $9.50 to $12.35

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