The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-25
THE CHICAGO MARKET.
No Big speculators Doing Anything So
kcsIptrs and Outsiders Have Their
Own Way-Fot Much Change
to Note.
Special to the Sentinel.

Special to the Sentinel.
CHICAGO, Jan. A.-The markets on Change the
paat week have at times looked rather tottering,
but, although the feeling is feverisn, prices show
ne decided change in either direction. Big spec
ulators sre practically out OF the pit. some wait
ing for q break to buy and others hoping for a
good sized bulge on whieh:to put out their lines.
This has left the deal largely in the hands of
scapers and outsiders. The former work from
the bear side while the latter are generally bear
Wheat opened easier under the influence Of the
previous weeks failures and the widespread belief
tat the business situation of the country fsss
ket was steadeo up by the news from abroad
only TO be again depressed by the increase in the
sapP y IN sea e
weather and snow blockades had confidently
hRured en big decrease. Hence there was good
few big parcels we're let go for a quick turn. The
sag, however, did not amount TO over q cent, all
offerings being freely taken and another hard
spot was caused by reports from the
Northwest that q very small proportion of the
crop there remained In farmers hands. About
and some large export purchases were made.
Some enferprising bull, too, started rumor that
e NoSony psced any & % sse
story. but IL answered its purpose in driving the
crowd TO cover. Since then the feeling has been
dence enough in its position to stand on trades
over twenv.four hours while the majority change
the1r opinions n9lf-a-dOZen times q day. accepting
very small profits. OK Fastening to even up at a
fractional loss.
big operators" said Bliss, made their win.
nines on the boom of two weeks ago. The crowd
have the market, and as they unload upon each
other IT viii gradually settle back until again
taken in hand by strong men,"
Ever nehsm. on the ether nand, says: II be-
Heve all surprises this year viii be as much 0u
the bull side as they were last year on the bear.
kven 81 25 for May would not surprise all.
Other markets are stronger and relatively higher
than ours. especially on low grade wheat which
10 wanted By millions. This year for the first
time outside lambs refused 10 be scared and buy
freely on Q decline. They are rapidly learning TO
follow the example of professionals, aud may yet
beat them at their own game"
a. n. Wright also looks for higher range. Mil
mine II 90 beafish as he was bulllsh D short time
ago.
Bacon is . bull. and seys that If the small stock
OF -four be considered. present supplies viii foot
mp little. ~ any, larger than year ago.
Corn Is still hrm with but little doing all inter-
esfs being centered in wheat. Receipts are i'm
proving somewhat, but the shipping demand ab-
eoros them all and the position OF the market Is
regarded as healthy.
Provisions. too. have been without change of
consequence. offerings being moderate and the de-
mand In proportion Many think that with a re-
turn OF moderate weather receipts OF hogs viii in
crease and prices of all products Decline but
Others say that although the market is quiet now
the big purchases OF Baxter few weeks AGO
placed Armour In control. At the yards this week
busi ess IN the live animals has been sadly inter
iered win by the freezing weather.