, 1876-10-01

The September wheat deal, which Is generally
| understood to have been corner has closed with
little excitement, and not much chance for trouble.
It is believed that less than 100, coo bu remains
settled. The magnitude Of the deal is estimated at
not less than 3, 0G0, 900 nor than 5, 000 600
bu, and the profit on it in the ne1ghborhood of
| $3.50, 000. The wheat was bought all the way up
t from SIC; and is understood to have been held
chiefly on account of parties In Milwaukee.
The sulphur mills are reported to be hard atwork
doctorng barley, which is being sold by sample,
chiefly to country n,a1tsters. Those who find fault
with the quality Of the malt nadefrom 1t should
not blame the Chicago Board of Trade a. the stuff
ia not countenanccd on Change.
The leading produce markets we're more active
on Saturday, chiefly because 1t the last day of
the month, and most OF them were firm. Wheat and
corn steadier than expected, barley stronger,
and oats easier, while there was little change in
provisions. The recepts Of grain were very large,
chiefly in corn, and the freight movement was more
active, with advance Of Ac in carrying rates by
lake.
ing features Of the dry-goods market A
good, healthy trade is in progress, and the
tenor Of prices for all standard staple produc
tions remains unqualiledly firm. In the grocery
market the situation was essentially unchanged.
Business, II not coming up to the expectations Of
the more sangutne, eQua1ed the expectations Of
reasonable holders the volume Of sales constdera-
bly, exceeding that Of last year at q corresponding
period. Prices were generally firm, while in
some lines-notably coffees and teas-the tendency
was to advance. The demand for butter was brisk.
Both local buyers and shippers ordering freely
and the receipts were quickly absorbed at full
prices. Cheese remains dull, but the light stock
on hand prevents any depreciation in values. No
price changes were noted in dried fruits, canned
goods, and fish. Oils were quiet. with prices gen.
erallt steudy. The exception WIS turpeutine, in
which further advance of 1c Was esrablfshed,-
now quoted ut 40c. Coal aud wood were dull and
unchanged. Leather was fairly active and firm.
Hogs were in good demand at Friday's prices,
bacon grades selling at SO. oo@6, 10, and common
to extra heavy ut S5.75@8.25. The receipts for
the week were about 81, 600, and since Jan. l,
2, 0s3 600, agninst 2, 649, 1928 to eame date last
year. Cattle were dull and unchanged, at So. 500
). 90 for common to choice. The receipts from
Jan to date were 839, G8S, against 700, 741 last
year. Sheep were scarce at So. 75@4. so.
Lumber continues dull ut the sale docks, with the
offerings liberal and fair prospect of Its being
increased soon, the out-deet Is now due. At
the yards fair trade is in progress but prices are
irregular, stocks are large and many dealers are
anxious to reduce them before the close OF the
fall season. Hardware and nails were In fair de-
mand, and steady. The wool market was firm,
under fair inquiry from Eastern and interior
and moderate offerings Broom
corn, hides, and salt were unchanged. Bops were
very firm, in sympathy with Eastern and foreign
markets, and growers in the West still ma nifest
little desire to part with their crop ut the prices
offered for it. Seeds were quiet and unchanged.
The shipping demand for potatoes continues fair,
and choice varieties are firm. Poultry was dull and
weak, und eggs strong.
Lake freights were active, and fully 1zc per bu
higher under good demand, chiefly for corn-room.
Rail frcishts quiet, without change in quota
tions, agents asking e0c to New York, 18c to Phil
adelphia, 17Ac to Baltimore, and 25c to Boston,
per 100 lbs. Through rales by lake and rail we're
quoted at l0c for corn and lie for wheat to New |
York, and lie on corn via Buffnlo to Boston. |
Freight engagements were reported for IS, 600 bu |
wheat 500 600 bu corn, Is, 900 bu oats and Is 600
5u barley.
Lake rates for insurance have advanced. being |
now as follows: Sarnia TO- Buffalo 100, Lake On
arIo 150 0gdensburs 160, Montreal 600 net,-25 !!
per cent of from the above rates for second class.
The new rites 80 into effect Oct. I.