The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-01-24
COMMERCE AND TRADE
COMMERCIAL.

DALLAS. Jan. %. during tho past week the
cotton market has been rather langud. until the
last two days when n better feeling has been
exhibited. both in futures and in spots. In this
city there has been un advance Of July aquaI-
ter OF q cent, aud the demand Ia active. II will
be seen by quotations that the market exhibits
firmness everywhere. Whether or not this will
lead to much improved. prices remains to II
seen. The only reason that can be offered for
the continuation of low prices Is the large stock
Of goods IN the hands Of manufacturers. II il
now generally believed that the yield this sea-
son Will not be as much by large amount us
was counted upon few m0uths ago. There IL
undoubtedly better demand which comes
from spinnors and shippers. The cold
weather OF the past week has greatly
interiered with the arrivals Of grain by
wagon, but heavy receipts by rail are noticed
from abroad. Prices for all kinds Of grain are
very frm, with a hardening tendency, and
while Quotations have not been materially ad-
yanced, ME market Is very finn for wheat corn
and oats. There Is a. steady and heavy demand
for these cereals, which dealers are only able to
I'LL by the greatest exsrtions. The stocks Of rye
and barley In this city have dwinded down to
small proportions. few weeks ago there WAS
city, but the numerous orders coming In from
all directions have greatly reduced the quan.
tlty IN the hands Of dealers, and the prospects
now are sy. VIII be scarce upon lhe mr iI
wheat Mat IA brought 10 the city, and there Is u
growing inquiry for choice red rust.pr0of oats
for seeo. During the past summer there, were
is: stocks 'f ~ sncpatlon hAy Of and heavy y
demand during tho winter, but the mild
weather has been productive of good ranges for
stock, and as a consequence there has been lit
tie inquiry for that article. Prices are not much
improved, although good, bright article com.
mAnds fair figures Ban IN scarce and high
and the demand Is above tho supply Cotton
seed meal has entered more largely into con.
sumption for feed than ever before Flour re.
prospect for an Immediate advance, although
wheat Is higher. There is little wool on the
market at this time, but the small quantities ar
demand, and dealers In this city are purchasing
all over north Texas The cattlo market Is ac-
tive, and during the last week several good
shipments have been made TO northern cities,
Butchers stock Ia In demand The receipts Of
sumption. Hogs arc plentiful and above
the wants OF consumers. With the
increase Of hogs grown in this section Of the
state. 1t win soon DO necessary to establish
packing. house in this city. Large horses aud
draught mules arc eagerly sought for. aud
prices are advancing with the season. Ponies
aud light horses suitable for service on the cat
tic ranches are taken freely when offered. All
kinds Of livestock are firm and In demand.
Wood. which has commanded high prices Is
offered more freely, and dealers. are being well
supplied by rail- which they can sell much be-
low the ruiing rates OF o few weeks ago. Apples
eAo pihbinb bSttoi PiiNSst uhu iiui's VI M hiiun
are very firm. Sweet potatoes are dull on the
market which IL abundan,ly supplied. The
markets continue well supplied with with escu-
Tents, although There has been Il heavy demand
for potatoes fIom surrounding points. Green
vegetables are still plentiful at ines stalls. Pccans
are coming In slowly, and there are only few
remaining In the country, and prices are very
firm Chickens have declined and only COM
mind usual prices. Tnrkies are readily taken
SD bring good figures. Eggs are scarce and
dealers are an xious to secure all that are offered
on the streets. Butter remains steadyat former
figures. The general business of the city IL
nctive for the season, while the Wholesale trade
~ largo beyond precedent In anticipation CT
the many Improvements already contracted fJr
and IN contemplation. building materia, Is
Stsady at former prices, and dealers in lutber
are making preparations 10 meet the demands
that wlli be made upon them In the next few