Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-11
THE DAILY RECORD UNION.
OOMKBRCIAL.
san Francisco Produce Market,

SAN FRANCISCO, tiay 10th-1 Z. M.
Ftopg-The inquiry is confined wholly 70 local s,
,ra,.s We quote; Best City Extra, Ss95 u
paIers Extra, a 1906; Superfne, - Io@i 70;
Io..i- Fytra. 81 50af 10; Interior Superfne,
81 sossz oregon Extra, Si SCOT 70; Oregon su-
SerfIne 8 7aa4 walla ~aila Extra 81 5o@4 70
The prospect for business this week does
not looE rerg encouraging. Tonnage IS gradually
but it will be several days before any OF
the arrivals are ready tos cst
q; cah,ea from, Europe. In spite of all previous ac-
counts Of bad crops in that diection the Liverpool
mark; continues to exhibit weak tone while to-
DAYS kilograms report decline OF Id on spot lots
~ ,,ar-oes more less neglected There was
e,oo. attendance Change this morning, but lack
ri snirlt was neted Shippers have fixed the limit
Tor No ! at 81 40, and positively decline to make
any advance. Commission merchants hold under
instructions higher figures Hence there is almost
astoprsge in trade. Ofgrade lots attract atten-
ton aud low rates for such descriptions have to be
accepted IL order to effect transfers. Sales include
200 cts No /, 81 40; 900 do 81 40; 800 do No.
,. 81 81 700 do off grade, 81 22k 600 and $40
do, q 90 & ctl. We quote: No. l, 81 409i Az 1;
No 2, 81 S5dl sT4 q ctl.
BARLEY-StiIl exhibits considerable activity
Buyers seem to be quite numerous at n cert ain
range bu: any effort TO increase values has un-
favorable effect upon the situation, aud largely
checks operations. Yesterday there were several
large transfers, but to-day sma Ter parcels we're in
request Sales include 500 $50 anl 200 SKIS good
feed az tbs uniform price Of 9Oc ESQ do, Sole; 800
and 80 do, S5c y cti. We quote Feed, S5e9ssc;
Brewinr, 81 1o9l 17a; Chevalier, 81 15@1 20 for
choice Standard Bay and 90caSi 10 for Coast.
oArs-Nore or less lassitudc is observable For
both feed and milling purposes the derand has been
comparatively light for several days. Prices, how
ever, show scarcely any variation. We quote
Oregon ana Washington Territory, 81 IS to 81 90
Surprise, q 55d1 Go q ctl.
CoKs-Cnusual inquiry prevailed to-day, aud
early BUYERS on Change were able to resell at a
ria cd hafo tl.e eio nf he
Transactions this morning the largest reported
in any one day for three weeks. Sales include 225
SKIS lsT-e Yellow, 81 10; 400 do, 81 o7S; 500 do,
81 05 50 do small do 81 10 co do White, 81 Is.
a small 10, of mixed sold for 81 OBJ g ctl. We
quote: n o5a1 10 for large and small yellow
White, 81 Is . ctl.
RYE-sl 35al 40 y ctl.
BUcKwBEAT-Sl 75@2 q cti.
HAy-The first cargo Of new Wheat this season
arrived to-day from Seal Bluff 1t twas rather coarse
and sold for 81 T ton. Market generally quiet.
From 81 50 Sll 50 will take in the bulk of trans
actions.
HoPs-l5a20c y IL.
SEEns-Mustard, q coal 70 for Yellow, and
81 50Gl TO for Brown +; Canary, Sl@3ac; Hemp, Sc
Rare, 24ta2lc; Timothy SG9c for native, and
loe1Ic for imported Flax. 2@2lc; Alfalfa, l6s@
lie e d.
PorAToss-Although supplies for several days
have bs.. light the market Is anything but poorly
furnished Old stocks arc gradually passing from
first hands. Arrivals OF new are better in quality
and higher in price. Early Rose, S5@9oc; River
Red, zoe: Tomales, 75@9cc; Petaluma. 70c@S5c
Humboldt, 81 12ld1 % for Red, S0@S2ac for Kidney
and g5dSI 05 for Peachblow: Oregon and Puget
Sound, 75@90c y ctl New Potatoes, 2@2ie q ID
oSIoSs-2c for new and Sc q ID for old Califor-
mia.
Bg4ys-Bayos. s1@I Is: Butter, 81 45@1 so for
small, aud 81 55al 65 for large; Castor, s3@3 so
Lima 81 a0d2 so Pea, g S9d2 50; Pink, S5aS7tc /;
Red, e5dsTlc; small White, S2a2 10; lmge White,
81 15al 30 e ctl.
VEGETAHLgs-Supplies coming forward freely.
Trade is good, and dealers are able to work
OF al. shipments. Prices continue to favor buy
ers Green Peppers, Sa15; e h. harrowfat
Squash, $50 @ ton I: Artichokes, 10c q doz (;
P,rsnips zoe; Beets, 75c; Carrots, 50@Goc Turnips
50Q6ec9 ell Caulihower. 60G75c 4 dozen; Cabbage
q e csl Garlic, 2@z.c o h; Green Peas.
sldel > e sack for common, and 2a@3c u 10 for
sweet ghubarb, 50c9Sl 4 box; Tomatoes, SC /;
Summer SQUASH 60l75c q box; String Beans, S@4c
p Ii ; Asparagus, 75caS1 % y box; Cucumbers,
l5a2jc for ordinary and So@5oc y dozen for choice.
FgUlT-The season may be considered as having
fairly commenced. The several varieties well
represented, while the yield promises to be album
daut. Four prominent growers sent in consigu-
snsts -: apricots to-day. J. NJ. BIssford, Sr., and
H. W Brink OF Yacavile, aud G. ". Hiuckley and
G. W. Thisell of Pleasant Valley, each forwarded a
more o. less quantity with the view OF obtaining
credit i0r the first shipment OF the season. Early
sales reported to have been made at 80 Acc &
u, t1oc-i late arrivals seeking custom at zoe
= H. TIE initial invoice OF Gurrants this season
game t. land yesterday from the San Lorenzo ranch
of j. :, Marx, while this morning there were still
large. .ept5 from other directions CnesrleS are
making liberal display, though not passing from
first hands quickly as dealers would like
Goossberriss slow OF sale. Strawberries show
nc dlIninution in supply, but continue in favor
NJ current low rates. Fresh arrivals OF Hawaiian
B.lAaas are at hand. Rsspberries have made no
great shoin as yet Strawberries, IS 50@9 I, chest
Lemons s2aS q box for California, and
ssa9 . box for the Sicily description +;
Limes Si56l6 u box for Mexican, and
81 sG . box for California Tama.inds, 12el5e Z
Ii /; Bananas. - 50qs U bunch; Cranberras. s1SGI4
Z hbl; California Oranges, SlqI 90 Y box
Cherries 4dSe for common and 1Ggl71c y II choice
t;coseberries 5a6c q ID Currants, 81 - q drawer
Sugar Cane, 81 50@2 u bunch; Pineapples Sos
L doz.
DRIED FHrIr- Is wholly neglected. Ripe descrip.
tion- lust absorb ali trade. SuIrdi1ed Apples,
6aJlc fer sliced and 5Ge5.c for quartered: Alden
do, I35c: Apricots, 1S@2oc Blackberries, 12l
Cflae Figs 7aSc for pressed aud 595c for
Impressed: Smyrna do, 2i@2,c; Nectarines, Ia
l5c f: Peaches lS@k0c for peeled and l0@l3c To-:
til.fee!sd: Pears a,e1ac for whole and 99loc
iog sliced piums, lietl5c foS ptted and 516c fos
uurit-el German Prunes, ll@lSe z ID. California
Raiss H. lots Of $50 boxes and upwards are quoted
rs follows q 256el 80 for whole boxes, 81 50tg2
f0r halves, s2e2 90 for quarters and 50 1898 for
ei-htis, with the rlsusi discount TO the trade.
HJSg. -The crop OF IA D-r s,diuo COUNTY IS ey
I.aG Z, ne larger than last season. Comb, i3c
strained, 5q6e Tor dark, ald Gaze u ID for white.
HuTfER-I Receipts are sli Shtly The increase, and
cty operators no. disposed to do any more pack
in., At present. AS a consequence, the market shows
oliy be obtained for very choice article. We
quote. 2la22c for ordinary, and 22l@23Ic q ID for
good 10 choice, with fancy brands selling at
small ADVANCE inferior lots from country stores, l9
g2oc; frSin. 23(d 24c Z ID.
C1iEEsE-L Lower rates prevail than current
week age and the market 5 i'll exhibits soft tone
Csliioraia, lI@l3c; do in drums, i4@l5c; Eastern
lTet20c Western, l4Ssl5c y n.
Eees-The recent advance has somewhat cur
tailed the demand. Still, holders are positive in
asking rats, and occ sionalIy obtain small adj
vance Tor selected. lots We quote the range at
2lq22. e dozen for California.
PoUi1RY The market is unsteady, with the adj
want ,ge the side Of buyers. Wequote as follows
Live Turkeys, gobblers, II al5c; do, Hens, 13al4c ;
Is 50el0 FOR young Hens, &c 5oG7; Broilers, esq.,
according 20 size; Ducks. S. 30 a6 q dozen Geese
sldl so = pair for old and S2t2 so for young.
GAsE-Is very scarce, and higher prices are
generally asked. Snipc. Sl01 25 tor common. and
81 5o93 . dozen for English; Hare, S2@2 so !;
Rabbits, q 25d1 so q Dozen
PRoyIsloNs-rhe market for meat products IS
mQderat Is active and values unchanged. East
er.. Lard is so high th the demand for it il ght
wf.ie the local product almost entirely takes its
place EASTERN Hams duh Of sale, and show no
margin the cost Of importation. Following are
quotations Ton jobbing lots: Eastern Hams, I4i6gl5c
California ans, 11C9l1lc ; Eastern Breakfast Bacon
13iGlfc; California Smoked Bacon, 12@i25c Cor
heavy and medium, and l$glS4c for light and
extra light; Clear Sides lz4al23c; Pork, slS9IS so
FOR Extra Prime, sl5@i5 80 for Prime hess $50
for Mess S2l for Clear aud $e2a22 so for Extra Clear
Pigs Feet, sls@l5 q bb.; Mess Beef, $40 foI
Ibis ard S6td6 so for half Ibis; Extra Mess Beef
so 50GlI Family Beef. SISetlS so 2 Dbl; Cali.
foT1.;s Smoked Beef, lo1loic q NJ Beef Tongues,
a. > ii zen; EasierG Lard, 15a@I5ic z H. for al
- les aud sizes Of packages; California do, 1o-ib
cs, lie; SD Is. HE: pals, l2912ie: Royal do,
lS5c .og 10 N pals and Isle for 5n, pals.
Wool-rhe local market his ruled dull during
the past week. Al interior points notably Red
Bn:i C3lG n and Sacramento there has been con
siderable anxiety mani cstsd 10 secure Wool; and
owing 70 competition the part Of leading Bos.
ton snd local firms, the o8trsme figure of CSC was
paid at the Bluff, where not less than 200 bales
have changed hands within fortnight. To sell on
our own market full cent more per pound would
b. required 70 secure The buyer against loss. On
the basis CT such fgures for clips that may shrink
from. 80 20 per cent the Boston quotAti ms com
pare anything but faNOraby for the buying interest
However there is general impression that the
market at the chief consuming points must improve
materially in the near future. Should change for
the better not occur, then producers will have TO
accept lower sstes carry their ocSs for a long
or shorter period. A. the East the supply is said
g. be large, while accounts from all sections
give promise Of larger crop throughout
the United St>tss than has beer, harvested
paid at thu manufacturing censers for
some time have encouraged the wool-gro~in= inter.
est throughous the country. and additional large
tracts Of grazing lands ia Texas and other States are
annually taken up for the OF this indus.
try b parties thoroughly conversans with the bust
ness from data at hand. Eastern manufacturers