, 1880-07-18

with paucity Of outside orders. and the local
interest dulled by the fatal accident to Mr.. At
kiuson. elsewhere reported. Grain futures were
quiet, but there was good demand for spot,
which caused a stronger feeling. The wheat
deal fs now " between hay and grass" and few
people think they can see enough ahend to be
able to trade confidently. But it is different
with spot wheat. There Is very good demand
for that ut all receiving points, which puts up
the price stiffly. Much of the demand is from
home mfllers. It may surprise many parties In
the trade to know that Interior miers' orders
for spring wheat were filled here Satur-
day to an extent that would aggregate
more than a good sized luke cargo.
Some OF this goes to Kcnosha, and one
lot as far west as Iowa Winter wheat was
wanted, too, and stronger In consequence. Corn
was wanted for shipment east quite as urgently,
and spot further advanced, widening the August
disco unt to 1Ac per bu; the discount on oats for
next month WINS about 27sc and on rye 4kG5c.
The yield of harvest is averaging earlier than
usual, but the stuff Is wanted, aud stocks Of tho
old are very low, though there is Il good deal Of
" heat in Chicago. The premium on cash grain
d oes not appear to be the result OF speculative
squeeze for July in either case. tits rather the
future TINT mas been discounted by men who be-
licye that lower prices must result from d de-
sire to market a great deal Oil at
once. The corncring process seems now to be
exclusively enjoyed by the provision crowd.
Mess pork closed :tzG15c lower, ut S13.91113.121z
for August and s13s5lel3.87A for September,
Lard closed firm at SGs0p6.ss1 seller August
and <B.8516.S7h for September. Short ribs
closed at $8.7aH for August. Spring wheot
closed steady at 94slc for July and so1ic for Au-
gust Red wi nter closed ut 98c bid for July.
Corn closed stronger at SIC for spot and 35a&c bid
for August Oats were easier. closing at 241tc for
July and at ~ for August or September Rye
WIS tlrmer, closing ut 86HGG7c for July and Gee
for August. Barley was quiet ut Soc for Sep
tember.
Hogs were active and firm at $4.30Q4.50 for
light and at SLj1l0465 for heavy. Cattle were
steady at S2.50G34s5.
Little that is new was noted in connection
with the dry-eoods market. Quietude prevails
in ali departments, nnd values do not possess
much positive strength, Groceries we're moving
on a generous scale. Not many buyers were
present, but the volume Of mail orders was
large and the leading houses had all they could
comfortably attend to. Much annoyance is still
caused by the dearth Of sugars, nor is there any
likelihood OF any immediate relief, us the East
ern rcflners have control Of the market Cofees
remain hrm4 despite the absence Of anything
more than hand-to-mouth demand. Sirups,
molnsses, rice, and other lines ruled steudy.
There was active nnd firm butter market.
Cheese was stronger, the New York and Liver
pool markets having advanced. Dried fruits
and fish were quoted as before. Oils were In fair
request, with most lines steadily held at former
quotations. Pig iron WIS quiet and steady. Coal
remains dull aud unchanged.
Lumber sold freely at the sale docks, aud the
offerings were nearly all closed out at the close,
prices ranging rs heretofore The yard market
was ctiyc and firm. Wool WAS stcndy, with fair
sales from Store The receipts continue only
fair, and the country markets are reported TO
be moderately active. Broom-corn was slow
and easy, and hides sold at the late decline. The
hay-dcalers reported a fair movement in the
best grades. Seeds were quiet, except timothy,
which sold more freely At reduction Of 2HGo
SC per bu. Green fruits were in fajr request
and steady
Lake frcghts were fairly active at former
rates. Corn was taken for &c per bu to Buffalo,
oats at 3hc and SIC for wheat to Kingston
The Board Of Trade adopted almost unani-
mously Saturday tho resolution offered few
days ago by J. r. Densley. The Directors are
now instructed to investigate and report to a
called meeting plans for furnishing better ac-
commodations to the Board than the present,
Only LEO carloads OF wheat, including GO Of
winter, were inspected into store during this
month to date, against total Of ,s65 for do in
1s1D, and ,2sl7 in 1875.