The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-17
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COMMERCIAL REPORT

md Lard Firmer-Petroieum Quiet
and Easy-Spirits Nominally Ensier--
kosin Stcady-GrOceries Quiet 0nd I'm
changed-Whiskcy Firm.
WEDNESDAY, April 1916 =. M.
Business In the wholesale marts was little more
steady to-day, the slight recession in the gold pre-
MUM importing little more confidence, ana the
result was seen In an increased movement in GER
tain commodities, and a more steady. healthy tone
TO the markets generally. At the various ex-
changes business still moderate, but there was
less depression and more confidence. Cotton was
still duh, weak ana nominal At the Pro-
duce Exchange the chief features were the
continued active movement and enhance
ment of provisions, ana the absence of the
same In the breadstuils market. Flour was
still dull with prices tending in buyers favor
Wheat was scarce, but dun ana, in view OF the
approximation OF the resumption OF canal naviga
tion shippers still held alooi and, though prices
were lower, they were not sufficiently low to induce
purchases to any considerable extent. White wheat,
on the contrary, was taken freely for milling, and
prices were higher. Corn was less active, but firm,
for both old and new. Oats were in demand ana
firm, though offered, to arrive, below current
prices Whiskcy firm in the face Of increased re-
ceipts Provisions were still freely taken. ana the
market was frm especially pork, which was higher
and buoyant Lard likewise firm though not
especially active Groceries continued quiet but were
steadily held Spirits turpentine dun anu nominay
easier. Rosn was in moderate request and steady
Petroleum quiet and shade easier for refined. but
rather hrmcr tor crude.
BuTrER.-The receipts for the past week have been
liberal and, while prices not decidedly changed
the market was little heavy. Choice State was gener.
ally held at i5c., but occasional sales made
44c We quote State good to prime half frkns,
f3c. f5c fair to good do, 40c. a 43c.; Welsh
tubs 40c ic for good 10 prime and BIC i0c fair
to good Western tub good to prime, $50 4oc., ana
iair good Soc. Soc. Fine old State, Acc 45c and
33c. 35c. for fair 10 good
CHEEsE--Thc market has shown no decided change
although it has been wavering The inquiry Tor export
has been fair for the medium grades, and dealers
shown more willingness 10 meet the views OF shippers
S inc e sfaqS n m to an@Y Tss very s soSs
do nc i5c common TO fair, &c. ltc Ohio factory,
lie: State iarm dairy 2iac sisc Tor lair to prime,
Corrrr.-rhc inquiry today little hetter still the
general market ruled quiet but steady We heard OF
terms and iii cx Alice, now at Hampton Roaas,
Ro ordinary ''O carrocs ' I'VE 'G1' 6c a ho' ear
goes p KS sc gooa earsoes lse lsc
a2c. do, grass mats gsac PIE; singapore. i6isc.
rueyr e Jaaca iSe & ' S. b Ss
isl.c DC; r9rie Rico &c isc Costa kca isc.
9Fa us ls s5d nsr @ - @ credit ouF'eoa
GorFoS-lhe market ior spot soften was dun, and
ssan y &c Per and the 9W sraas being
under some considerable settlement declined I1c 4c
fg d. s sosa " a. sGsi ss A d ss aud GG Mi S
To-Day Aaa Ere'd,g. rota,.
t eapSrai Is 's 81 81
For future delivery basis low mid ling The sales have
Sssa 4 l%oy Nav sf e aer % @s az
Il lCc a lsc J I1n ssSo At lse JULY 800 At
Fss: % = y ~ :. g G at s% G1 80
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