The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-13
THE BUSINESS WORLD
COMM RCIAI..

COMMERCIAL.
DALLAS, June I2.-The cotton markets all
aver the country during the last week have
presented weak feeling, and quotations are
lower than one week ago. The indications
are that the crop will prove far the largest
ever grown in the country, and 1t is now
vsriously estimated from 100 600 to 1850
900 bales. A medium between these ex-
tremes will probably be fOund correct. In
this city prices have fallen of little, III
sympathy with other n arkets of the coun-
try. Futures do not Indicate any advance
during the season, but, on the contrary,
rather point to steady or lower prices. The
business on The Merchants exchange at this
time is dull, as it is in other and larger cit
ies. The grain dealers, however. are put
ting on their armot, and will enter the lists
with their visors down, 1t is expected that
this seasons operations in grain will far
surpass in volume that of any other year III
the history OF the city. Prices as yet are
steady. but they will, no doubt, fall OIL
ina aterialy as soon as the new
crop of oats begin to arrive, as they
are now above parity with st. Louis and
other markets, and must reach a level
which will enable dealers to ship from this
city. Crops are good all over Texas and
the state demand will be light until later
ia the season. Oats in the straw are coming
ia freely, and sell readily at fair prices.
few wagons are seen on the streets with
new hay. but the supply is not above the
demands for local consumption. Old hay
III a drug upon the market Flour is selling
very briskly, owing to the good prices paid
for grain at the northern mills, and 1T will
be late in the year before there is any
change in quotations if at all. Cornmeal
IN low and the market is not overstocked
with IL at this time. Bran is scarce and
high, and the trade is now supplied from
mills In Kansas. The several broom-fac-
tories in this city are anxious to secure all
tue broom-corn now coming in. 1t is said
the production this year Will be larger than
that OF any former season. Cattle are ar
irving in good numbers, all grass fat, and
sud shippers. Corn fed cattle are
out Of the market. There are large offerings
for mutton sheep at the stock exchanges
aud they are in prime condition. Prices
At will be seen have gone off q little, but
there is a growing demand for this kind of
meat and sales are increasing year by year.
There are very few veal calves Offering and
they always bring good prices. There is
little enquiry for hogs and there is an over.
supply On the market. The demand for
heavy horses and mules continues and the
offerings are light. Good saddle horses and
light horAes command good prices. A LOT
Of unbroken ponies were on sale during the
past week, but there is little demand for
light UNNAMED studs" Stock of all kinds
bring good prices, the better grades gener
ally preferred. The wool market is quiet
but the good figures paid by dealers in thi.
city are inducing many shipments here
which under as favorable circumstances
would 90 to other markets. There
is nothing encouraging for better
figures soon, the market in Boston ant
Philadelphia being almost inactive anG
paralized. Good sound hides free from
grubs, are anxiously sought Tor by dealers
heavy ones always the most desirable. Dial
las is now regarded as the great hide mar
iket OF north Texas where the best and mos
reliable prices are paid for them. Country
butter still commands winter prices and i,
preferred to that brought from the north
Poultry Is scarce and AS yet but few sprinl
chickens have been offered on the streets
Prices are high. During the last week Their,
have been good receipts of green apples
but the great abundance of the native fruit
fully matured have lessened the demand
and they are not bringing very high prices
Tho market is abundantly supple,
with berries, plumbs and other fruits
and they are selling at reasonable .ig
urea. During the past few days SOM
fine specimens OF both water an,
nnuskmellons have been temptingl,
displayed at the fruit stands but they ar
selling at prices which almost amount Il
prohibition. Tropical fruits are plentiful
but do not sell as readily as before nativ
varieties came upon the market. New pc
tatoes are Offered beyond the requirement
OF dealers, and prices are gradually falling
aud cabbage il getting down TO "lvin
rates." There has been better offerings G
wood upon the streets, yet prices remain
firm. Thegeneral business Of the city is real
ly good both in wholesale aud retail lines
aud while other cities in Texas are repor,
ing "times dull, !" the merchants of Dalla
atate that trade was never before so good u
diis season OF the year.
ON 'oHANGE.
There was little business transacted o
the Exchange to-day, the members gene
ally exhibiting an anxiety regarding til
condition OF one Of their most respecte
members, Captain ]. l.. Leonard, and at
O'Clock, when 1t was announced that
had passed away into the unknown b,
yond, there was sorrow manifested b
every one, which was unteigned and sill
cere. A general feeling was manifesto
that some action should be taken by tn
members, and the following notice WI
spread upon the boards:
chants Exchange is hereby called alto a. n
tor the purpose Of taking appropriate a
ton on the death Of our late fellow membe
Captain ]. l.. Leonard. A full attendan,
Is requested. A. 0PpENnEIMRR, Presiden
Ed I, Kelley, Secretary.
The HERALD Is requested to state that al
business will be suspendedon the exchanl