The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
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CHICAGO, Aug. 2l-The wheat market was
quiet to the verge of dullness to- day, but prices
ruled frmer throughout. and the latest prices
were &c i'll advance of the close of last night
Foreign advices we're more encouraging. he
ceipts continue light, and there appears to be
more active shipping demand. Under these IN
huences the shorts were more inclined TO
cover, and there was some purchasing Tor the
long account. Vessel engagements were
ported for 1873 600 bushels, while the receipts
were only $1,000 bushels against las, 600 bushels
the same day one year ago. The bear sentl-
ment. however, continues very strong among the
room traders, and it is estimated that the short"
interest is large one. The market opened
shade firmer fell back again, then rose to
point &c higher than yesterday, fuctuated, and
closed the regular board &c higher than yes
terday, and advanced an additional &c on the
afternoon board. The market received most of
its early frmness from reports from the North
west, where the threshing in progress, stat
Ing that the yield was much smaller than last
year and less than had been expected. The corn
market opened irmer, influenced some by the
early frmness in wheat, prices advancing a &c,
but large estimated receipts for tomorrow
brought out free offerings, and prices receded
q &c, ruled stronger frost predictions for to-
night, and closed a SC higher than yesterday.
firm opening prices receded slightly and the
market closed quiet. Mess pork advanced 20 q
25c. settled back y a l0c. and closed steady.
Lard ruled 02l n .05c higher.
Flour was steady and unchanged
Wheat was quiet and steader. Foreign advices
were frmer, and reports from the Northwest,
where threshing was III progress that the yield
would be smaller than estimated. The market
advanced &c, declined &c, fuctuated and
closed &c higher than yesterday The sales
ranged August. Sl08lsc, closing at Size;
September, 8l4 @822c, closing at 81 &c: October,
49, n ST.. closing at S48c; November, Sc 86sc,
closing at 8Gsc No spring Size; No. spring,
73c No 2 red, sic; No. 3 red, SIC.
Corn ruled active and firmer at the opening,
prices advancing a sc prices then receded but
became firmer preditions of frost and closed
a &c higher than yesterday. Cash. 45ac; Au-
gust, 45s 46c, closing at 45!c; September 45s a
46c. closing at 454c; October, 49, 44sc, closing
at 1880.
Oats opened frmer, but receded a trife, and
closed easy. Cash 262c; August, 26s @27sc,
closing at 264c; September, pa 25c, closing at
244c; October 24s a. 5sc, closing at 24sc. Rye
was quiet; No. 2, 56ac.
FlaXseed was easy; No !, 81 20.
Mess pork was moderately active and steadier;
prices advanced 90 a PC fell back = a Zoe and
closed steady; cash. S. 90 a S 10; September,
So 524 10, closing at Sc. 65 q SGT; October.
quiet. steady and O24 a O5c higher cash. 610a
12lc; September. COZ! n 6.12!c, closing at g. 10
Q6l2ac; October, 6.l5 collie. Boxed meats
steady; dry sailed shoulders f. Is a. 0c; short
rib sides, $50 .35c; short-clear sides, $50 a
$50
Whisky was firm, at $115
Sugars were stronger. Cut-loaf, 7sc: granu-
lated, 6sc; standard a, Gs q &c.
On the Produce Exchange butter ruled quiet
and easy; creamery, 16 l9c; dairy, II a 16c
Eggs. 104 01lc
On the afternoon board Wheat was stronger
and ! &c higher. Corn was &c higher. Oats
were unchanged Pork was strong, and 124 a
zoe higher Lard was 02Ic higher.
Receipts-Flour. 600 brls: wheat q, 900 bu;
corn, $4,000 bu oats, 1l9. 600 bu rye, $4,000 bu;
barley, 5000 bu. Shipments-Flour, 5000 brls:
wheat, $4,000 bu corn $4,000 bu; OATS 204,O 600
bu; rye, 1000 blu; barley, 1000 bu.