The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-06-09
DALLAs, Tuesday Afte rnoon, I
June d, 1880.

During the fore part of the week ending
to-day trade was rather slow, but on Friday,
Monday and Tuesday there was more busl'
ness, especially in orders from the
country. The city trade has
been pretty slow throughout and, in
candor, there has not been enough from any
source to brag about. 1t was supposed by
all mercantile men that the Texas wheat mar
kets would be fully opened by this, the Sth
of June, and that trade would be greatly re-
vived. But the elements upset these calcula-
tons and deferred hope for ut least week or
ten days. The mills cannot get fully under
way before the first days of next week, nor
the proceeds of the wheat crop be fel. in the
general market before that time. 1t is COM
ing, however-"don't you forget it," 1t is
presumed this will help us.through the sum >
mer months, to the middle of August at
least, at which time the fall trade begins.
In general shelf goods the demand has been
light and wthouta break along the whole
line.
Coffee has ruled steady throughout and
closes without premonition of any radical
change at an early day.
Sugars have been strong but not quotably
higher The stock in the city is ample to
meet the trade.
The better grades of syrups and molasses
have been active and very firm for reboiled
Louisiana goods. The present volume of
business in these will continue and slightly
increase until September.
Bacon has been active and firm throughout.
Yesterday advices were received from Kan
0 as of an advance of one-eighth,
and it was thought to-day our market may
advance tomorrow from 81 to 81 for short
clear sides Dry salts are still neglected and
are not affected by this advance. Regular
stocks of meats of all cuts have been in am
pie supply throughout. Hams have increased
IN demand and the guaranteed brands have
sold freely.
Lard has also been active and freely sold
at the quotations, which have remained
without change.
Corn has been slow 1t has retired from
even the second position in produce, and is
now only q retail article. The trade in it is
fast being curtaied to city limits
The farmers are still taking
small quantities for bread, and next TO non,
for stock, f;eo. Es tlmVs. who'll, upon loLs
forage. 1t remained steady until Friday,
when both white and mixed advanced one
cent, mixed selling for. 55 and white CSC, AT
which figures 1t has stood until now. The
stock in town is less than five carloads.
bay has been an ample supply of prairie
and selling at SO per ton, loose.
Oats are freely offering at IS cents per
hushel.
Irish potatoes have been in fine supply,
and are lower than they were one week ago,
being now offering at 60 cents per bushel
Butter has been scarce of table. There are
few lots of choice IN town to-day, which is
held firmly at 10 cents in tubs. Inferior has
sold down as low as 124 and 10 cents.
Eggs are also In fair supply and firm at 10
cents.
Wool is still in that unsatisfactory position
1t assumed three weeks ago. That is to say,
buyers and sellers apart. The farmers, not
satisfied with forcing prices down to where
they we're at this time last year, are insisting
upon still further concessions from holders.
Growers are not only refusing to take this
view but in turn insist that the price 20 up.
They ar Therefore, storing their stocks and
awaiting a.turn in the tide. We quote the best
% cents.
HIDES have been in active demand and
slim supply at IA cents for dry hiu;.
The local market has been bountifully
supplied with berries and vegetables. They
have stood up in prices wonderfully WELL
though all have more or less declined, but
not to the extent anticipated. Back and
staN berries have fallen from 20 10 Is cents.