Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-07-25
THE GLOBE HOROSCOPE.
A It CASTS Its Light on the Chicago Mar
kete.
Especial Telegram to the Globe

kets.
Especial Telegram to the Globe1
CHICAGO. July 4.-The bulls got it in the
nose again to-day as the market dropped as
If the whole crop was waiting on the track
here to be stored. The only element of
strength in the market is that there is good
demand for cash at Sc over August prices, but
that will disappear if this fne weather con-
tinues unless the farmers hold back their ship
ments SO they can get better prices. am
completely at loss what to advise, but think
for little scalp it would be well to buy as
look for little reaction after so big break.
The curb for August is 99c.
Corn was stronger than wheat, but if this
weather keeps up l would not care to be long.
August is worth 7511Sc on the curb
Provisions held much steadier than grain
under Phil's influence think.
Especial to the Western Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July M.-Wheat had decidedly
weak day again to-day and prices dropped
lower than they have been for more than a
year. Prices to-day were l5c lower on the
average than ten days ago. Some houses are
being severely crowded, but there are wonder
fully few asking extensions. Other markets
oiO kO0c pohiSnyS uuC WCdbiltT lb uOluR
strong bear work for wheat. Fortunately the
losers are the men who have been putting
grain far beyond what is universally regarded
as fair price. Winter ruled October and
with great irregularity prices closed NC for
July and 1Xc for cash. Some sales showed
decline Of 3A@4c. Spring was
dull but weak. August was selling at $3.50
1.OOH. Regular was active, Unsettled and
irregular. A decline of 30 &c took place at
once, but there were several reactions later
and under sharp demand prices closed only
nc lower for July, 2Hc lower for August,
21sc lower for September. Sales, $l.0l@1 O5
for July, 9SH @Sl.00ss for August. $50
$l.00H for September and 9S1S9S1. 001S for
October. On call sales, winter 125, goo, spring
s., 600, regular 100000. Prices steady for
red and spring, &c lower to &c higher for
regular.
Corn was greatly unsettled and prices were
irregular and ruling weak, 24@I5c lower
for early, later 2@2Hc better, then receded
19Q9Sc and was that amount lower than the
close of Saturday. Sales. 7311@755sc for
August; 1917 @75%c for September; 72110
"a C for October. On call sales were 595, 900
bushels and prices steady to 4 higher
Oats were steady and firm for cash, but
there was sharp decline early in options,
amounting to 19l X C, and at the close prices
were 1a@&c lower. Sales, 5211@5s2lc for
July, 37@3s% for August, and 34% @35%c
for September. On call sales were $50, 600
bushels, and prices &c lower to \ higher.
Pork was moderately active. Prices 20@25c
lower early, but rallied and closed steady
Sales $50 S2H@20.S3 for August, $20.97 X
@21. 25 for September, $21 10@2l 80 for Octo.
Der. On call sales were $500 bbls., but
prices broke badly, showing drop of az q
zoe.
Lard was freely offered and the demand was
slack, prices easy at 21S@5c lower, closing
firm. Sales, $l2 .30S12 IS for August, $l2 400
1850 for September, On call sales were 5000
tierces and prices 21S(05c lower