The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-22

1929 tons last year. Total stock in four ports
in all hands is 2,729 tons, against 71,045 tons
last week and 66,939 tons last year.
Much to the surprise of the oldest grocerymen
the coffee market continues in strong position.
The latest cable advices from Rio quote: "Regu-
lar tirsts, 1924; good seconds, 1 So; exchange,
stock, 2S2, 600 bags" The Havre market was
one franc higher and excited. The estimates of
$500, 900 bags, with 10000 bags left over from
| last year. The export for the years 1884 will
| not, it Is estimated, exceed 100000 bags,
winch the bulls say Will not be sufficient to sup
ply the demand, while the bears assert that the
surplus existing on the LIST of July will fully
make up for any deficiency that may occur in
the export from Rio. The total exports from
RIO de Janeiro were as follows; 1SS2-83,
4,2O7, 563 bags. The Shipping list of the 18th
inst. says: 1.-The prominent features of the ca
bles received from Rio since our last issue are
stlll very strong and encouraging for holders"
The molasses trade is quiet. The tea market is
more active. The situation is considered favor
able for steady market, so far as supply and de-
mand here are concerned but there is some dan
ger that the Tonquin affair may lead TO dis
turoances in the commercial cities of China, and
ultimately interfere with the tea traffic.
French victory would, IL is believed, create "A
strong prejudice against foreigners of all ma
tons, and English aud American interests would
suffer.
The provision market is in dormant condi
ton. The pork-packing establishments, Kingan
d Co. excepted, are doing but little, unfavor-
able is the weather for killing hogs.
GRAIN.
"Dealers indifferent, transactions few and dull
ness the chief characteristic" covers the grain
markets. The Board of Trade Price Current
says OF wheat: Locally, we note the markets
rather steady, but somewhat tame as to feeling.
Margins too wide between buyers and sellers to
admit OF sales, but the general tone would indi-
cate that neither care about trading. Milling
demand fair, but they want a prime article.
Markets at seaboard show higher prices, but
brokers report general dizziness all along the
line. Chicago, at noon, WAS 4 a 3ec lower than
yesterday. We quote:
No. Mediterranean, track. .S1.O7
No. Mediterranean, track. .-..--.-....- 1.05l9
NO. Mediterranean, track.------...-.- 1.02l9
NO req, track OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1OoA2
No. red, track Observation-Disclosures. 80
November, track. Observation-Disclosures. 1.O1 q
DeeempeT, track -.--,-,----.-.-.----. 1'o2A9
COrn-Loeally, corn is higher for some grades,
and in good request. New corn is touched
rather cautiously, and the weather has not
been very favorable for its grading. Bids for
new are generally by local consumers. Arrivals
are better. Futures show some request, but are
not very active, Markets at other points are
somewhat tame, ana brokers report their limit
for seaboard purchases l9c lower. We quote:
No. white, track --...,.--..............-.. 40
NS,o;3 whlte, track -----.----.-----.-..-- 49A9
yellow, track ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81
High mixed, track .--....---...--..---..--.- 80
MiAsu, Track ----------.-----.---.------ o0
No. g. TRACK. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4S
heJeCteu, Uraoh 20
Sound ear, track OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ASA
New ear, track. Observation-Disclosures. 81
December, new, track. observation-disclosures. 40
Oats-Continue firm, with demand In excess
Of offerings. All inquiries are confined to cash.
We quote:
No. white. track. ...s..-........ 3114
Light mlxeu, to arrive........-........... 80
mi6eo, 1. o. D--.---.-- .--.----.---.-..- 20
Rye-Dull; sac bid, track, but none offered.
Bran-Quiet; offered at $l2 so, track.
Hay-Prme timothy is in fair request at $3.50
09.75, the latter for through cars.
GRAIN IN STORE.