The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-05-11
COMMERCIAL.

DALLAS, May 9-The rains OF the last lew
days have interfered somewhat WIN the Ie ,a
trade of the city, but the wholesale business ras
never been so good at this season before Inc
transactions in groceries have been heavy, ana
permanent relations in this line are daily Delng
effected with more remote localtes: III urg
goods and notions there has been an increased
demand, and while prices generally remain
steady, in some few articles there has been
slight decline, particularly SO for spring styies
of dress goods. Provisions nave Dee,1 II, sTod
for future deliveries there has been very ntue
change at the packing centres on lmme ei .,,
sales. The past week has witnessed some Vi we
heaviest transactions in queensware III the ms,
here, without considering. freights, are as
low as in any other city in o the ,N west resi-
south In hardware the same acu'i ha rs mo- no
ticed and up to this time there has been no
diminution in sales The drug business mas SO
largely increased in volume that other houses houses
are opening up for the wholesale trade, Wnie an
will have the effect to further improve the frame
in this line. The same fact hoid goou regard
boots and shoes, and the trade OF North letas
is naturally turning its attention 10 Dalias ior
supplies in this branch OF business al dnopnrs
trade is also steadily increasing, anu ueaieIs
here are largely adding TO their STOCKS 10 nc
commodaie the growing wants OF their custom 81 III,
ers.-There have been heavy recelpts VI az
varieties of tropical fruits during the past week
and shipments are rapidly augmenthS ana
nearly every townin North Texas is now sup
piled from this city. There have been heny! re-
days and numerous orders are being received
from all directions for the most popular oran 10,
Many, however, prefer the Kansas ana MIS-
souri, -four and there mas DeeL no Sacaived
from those states. Prices are low ana slehu!,
and the supplies of all grades ample 70 accom-,
modate all demands, The orders lor ss Id,n
from all directions are coming in quite freely
and so far they have been filled by wagon re-
ceipts In this city. There is said to be YET IN
the hands of farmers considerable corn, ana
while the oats in the country are nearly eH.
hausted the new crop will in short time be
offered on the matkel The gram anu pIouuee
exchange win be inaugurated lust es soon us
suitable rooms can be procured, WIEN tsa re-
newed interest will be witnessed IN al tIansac.
lions and increased receints OF all klhds OF
grain may be expected Prices Tor corn anu o ai
remain steady at former quotations During me
past week there have been some heaVy arrivals
of wool hut the market cannot be SAID 10 nave
fairly opened yet. Prices here are hpoNe inosc
of any other part of north Texas, whieh VIII no
doubt greatly enhance the tecsPs ho,n,v tba
exnectations of buyers. Heavy grades are most
sought after, but lighter hides are very hrln u,
quotations. Cattle are coming IN Slowly, aii9
ali that are In good shipping condition command
full prices. Many cattle offered IN me marker
ali far from being in even good Dutchellhg Or
der The mutton slreep which nave peeh Oh,
fered at the exchanges are generally peloW
frs -rass grade as regards fat but II is thought
that I'm future there Will DC an
Improvement in this particular Neal caves
have never before been 50 sCiicc ~ .liin
of the year This is owing no doubt 10 the hlgh
prices which cattle have commanded IN the last
Xix months. Hogs are plentiful on the market
and the demand has almost entirely ceased;
There is no material change in live stock, aud
prices are Us indicated in the regular reports.
There Is fair demand for horses and ponies,
but there is no advance IN prices. Ihere lsa
oood demand for good country butter, but AZ
loW ngurcs Egga continue sCaioe, aiiu az tI,at
arc offered in the market are taken freely.
Chickens are firm and the market ,t far
from being well supplied with them. Hay
Il coming in freely, but il Is rather early IN
the season for heavy sales. The markets are
well supplied with vegetables, and cabbage As
being received in car lots from California. Tne
friit stands are well stocked with berries, ana
prices have declined 70 point at which al can
affnrd 10 partake OF them. The retail trade OF
Inc city has greatly improved during the past
week. aud as soon as the grain harvesthas pass
ed a heavy business Is anticipated. Inc MnOle-
sale trade has never been larger even in the bus
lest seasons, and gives promise OF an immense
trade in the near future.