The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-01-25
COMMERCE AND TRADE
COMMERCIAL.

DALLAS, jan 90. During the past. week the
cotton market has been rather langulu. uhlli tne
last two days, when better ieeiIns hsh p .h;S
CITY there has been an advance OF fully quar-
ter OF cent and the demand is active. ~ WI
be seen by quotations that the marKet eHnlDii Is
firmness everywhere Whether or not this wlll
lead to much improved prices remains to be
seen The only reason that csn be offered LOT
the continuation of low prices is the large STOCK
of goods in the hands OF manufacturers; IL Is
now generally believed that the yield this sea-
son will not be as much by large amount as
was counted upon few months ago; lherc 10
undoubtedly better demand, which comes
from spinners and shippers. The cold
weather of the past week has greatly
interfered with the arrivals Of grain by
wagon, but heavy receipts by ran are noticeu
from abroad. Prices for all kinds OF grain are
very firm, with hardening tendency, ana
while quotations have not been materially al
yanced, the market is very firm Tor wheat corn
aud oats. There is steady ana heavy oehiait "a
fill by the greatest exertions. The stocks OF rye
and barley in this city have dwindled down 10
small proportions. few weeks ago there WAS
thought 10 be an over stock of millet seed III me
ciy but the numerous orders coming III from
ali directions have greatly reduced the guam
tity in the hands of dealers, and the prospects
soon. Milers are anxious TO secure all the
wheat that is brought 10 the city, aud there Is a
growing inquiry for choice red rust-proof oats
Tor saed During the past summer the ais were bS
in stocks ia anticipation of. heavy
demand during the winter, but the mila
weather has been productive OF good ranges ior
stock and as consequence there has been NJ
Tie inquiry for that article Prices are not much
improved, although good bright artlcie COM
mands fair figures. Bran IS scarce ana hign
and the demand is above the supply. cotton ,,
sumption for feed than ever before flour re-
mains STEADY at quotations, and there Is no
prospect for an immediate advance, although
g..l,ar lie
market at this time but the small quantlues ar
irving bring full prices. Hides are III acuVe
d, mand, and dealers in this city are purchasing
all over north Texas The cattle market Is so acI
shipments have been made TO northern cltles;
Butchers stock is in demand Inc receipts OF
sheep are only equal 10 local snd oS cou
the wants OF consumers. Win the
increase of hogs grown in this section OF Inc
state 1t win soon be necessary u establlsh
draught mules are eagerly sought for and
prices are advancing with the season. Ponies
aud light horses suitable for service on the cal;
tie ranches, are taken freely when oitereu. Al
kinds of livestock are firm and in demand.
Wood which has commanded nigh prices, y
offered more freely, and dealers are being wen
supplied by rail, which they can sell much BE-
low the ruling rates of few weeks ago ,ApInes
are bringing better prices, and fruits Of all ki.ds
are very firm. Sweet potatoes are dull on the
market which is abundantly supplied Inc
markets continue wen hupPneu WIN WIN SeNu
Tents, although there has been heavy demand
for potatoes fiom surrounding points. Green
vegetables are still plentiful at the stalls. Pecans
are coming IN slowly, ana there are only lew
remaining in the country and prices are very
firm. Chickens have declined and only COM
mand usual prices. Turkies are readily taken
and bring good figures. Eggs are scarce ana
dealers are anxious TO secure all that are offered
on the streets. Butter remains steady at former
6Vures The general business Of the city Is
active for the season, while the wholesale trade
Is large beyond precedent Ia anticipation OF
the many improvements already contracted for
and III contemplation, building material Us
are making preparations 10 meet the demands
that will be made upon them in the next lew
weeks.