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Show THE 111I8INKHS OUTLOOK. R. G. Dun & Co's. semi-annual statement state-ment regarding the business of tho past six months, and tho outlook for the balance of the year presents some valuable val-uable statistics and information. The number of failures in the United States during the past six months was 5,385, a decreaso of 218 as compared with the corresponding period of 1889. Tho liabilities for the first six mouths of 18U0 were $05,319,881, while for the samo period in 188!) they were $05,828,. 853. . . Utah makes an excellent showing. There were only nine failures, with liabilities of $23,700, during the first half of the year. During the corresponding corre-sponding period of 1880, thero were fifteen failures, tho liabilities amounting amount-ing to $50,100. Dun & Co. conclude from their reports re-ports from the leading trade centers that the business outlook for the lml-anco lml-anco of tho year is very hopeful, especially es-pecially as the crop expectations, taken altogether, are generally favorable at this time. In regard to Salt Lako city and Utah, Dun & Co. say: The protress noted In the preceding two reports re-ports has developed into a new era. that promises prom-ises unprenednnted prosperity foi the coming year. All leading cities of tills section have had a remarkable Increase in property valuations, valua-tions, which lsUnnly maintained by a strong demand, extensive building operations and continued public Improvements. All crops, with the exception of fruits, present a certainty of being larger and liner than for many years past, uud the shipment of produce greater In consequence. The yearly wool clip, heretofore estimated lit ll,UKl.0Uu pounds, and the excellent excel-lent condition of the cat Me Interests, with the jrood prices prevailing, will place a large sectlou upon a firmer basis. With an Hnuuul mineral production of tMU.0Gn.uiu, the legislation favorable to silver and lend Is Infusing new life into these Industries that will result most benellclally t i uunliieas. Trade prospects In existing lines are most excellent, ex-cellent, and large uddltlons to the hanking capital of leading points Is furnishing cheaper money pud Improved facilities: the only feature fea-ture subject to adverse criticism, is the lack of extension in the .lobbing rade. Tile local markets seem unable to control over a llfthof the trailo at their doors, and but 111 lie progress is made in keeping country business at home. Freight discrimination Is responsible for this, and local interests dependent upon railroad facilities continue ut a standstill; large capital capi-tal that could he prolltably employed Jn Jobbing Job-bing is diverted to othor locations, and the future fu-ture shows hut '"w Indications of relief. |