The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-04

substantial progress has been accomplished to-
wards satisfactory recuperation;sbut it is not to
be supposed on this account that dullness and
inactivity have become wholly eradieated, or
that every department of commercial activity
has equally responded to the stimulating infu-
ences recently developed. As yet we are only on
the outer edge of the incoming tide, the i'm
proved sentiment as well as returning confidence
thus far experienced having reference to the
future rather than the present, and, therefore.
much more remains to be accomplished before
general healthy activity becomes thoroughly es-
tablished. AS compared with previous stagna-
ton the volume of business has increased, and in
various ways the commercial pulse has shown
signs of quickening; but the revival has scarcely
yet brought the volume of trade up to what may
be considered normal proportions at this season
OF the year, which usually witnesses a change
from the customary lethargy of summer dull
ness. After the discouraging experience of the
past 1t is satisfactory to find money no longer
accommodating in idleness in the hands of the
banks; the active demand for dry goods is in
striking contrast with the situation a month
ago, when over-supply was bearing prices
steadily downward; a better demand for
iron has impaired a much more hopeful
feeling to the most important of industrial en-
terprlses; the prospect of abundant crops IS a
substantial foundation upon which to predict
future commercial prosperity, and, lastly. the
growth OF confidence in place Of distrust and I'M
certainty is a prime factor in the development
or substantial and healthy improvements; but
Wulte tueSe IdVOraDl0 FEATURES no QOuO6 eXlSJ
and lend encouragement to the genera. aspect OF
affairs, the other side of the picture must not be
Ignored, unfavorable asi may appear" Locally.
there were but few changes. Roasted coffees
advance / cent. Sugars continue firm, with a
steady demand, and the outlook is regarded as
favorable for still higher prices. Statistically,
the situation as regards raw sugars develops
considerable strength, and the United States, it
Is claimed, is the cheapest sugar market in the
world. In the produce market eggs and poultry
are firm ar nD0farInpa with 1ornar raaainfc R1f-
ter is a little off. The provision market con-
tlnues IN the strong position Of some days past.
GRAIN.
The local market shows a little more strength.
Prices are no higher, but a better feeling exists.
The Board of Trade Price Current says of wheat:
Prices are well maintained, locally. Choice
grades are rather scarce, and farmers seem to be
holding on to their best grain, not willing to sell
freely at present prices. Futures dull and NOM
inal. Receipts only fair. We quote:
70. 2 red, o.. 81
20: D red' o.. 81
rejected. 70
Understandable, o. 60
September, o. 85
Corn-Shade better feeling than yesterday,
and cash shipments are in fair request. No in
terest in futures. Receipts only moderate. We
quote:
No. l white, o. A
NO. white, o. 4o4
NO. 1 yellow, o. a.
NO. 8 yellow, o. AZ
No. 2 mixed, o. 42la
Oats-Receipts liberal, but grading badly in
consequence of heavy rains while crop was ma
turing and subsequent to harvest Local prices
show rather weak feeling and a shade lower
quotations. Futures not wanted. We quote:
No. 2 white, o. 26A
MlAeo, q. Z4
Reiected white n 25