The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-10
INDIANAPOLIS MARKETS.
Little that Is New to Note-A Fair Volume of
Bushes in Progress for December.


INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 8.
We find upon inquiry that while duilness
broods over the wholesale markets, trade is av-
eraging better than in any December for four
years past, and that the same conditions are
likely to continue through the month. The New
York Shipping List, speaking of the trade gener-
ally, says: The controlling features of the pres
emit situation, however, continue both hopeful and
encouraging, Notwithstanding this feeling of I'M
easlness, AID the fact that the export movement
OF produce has been thus far disappointing
Money is steadily flowing into the channels of
profitable employment, which means that
the field is gradually expanding, the
great staple production of the coun-
try are being freely marketed, the volume Of
domestic trade is considerably larger than a year
ago, surplus stocks in first hands have been alb
sorbed, and are now much less than then. sup
plies in the hands OF manufactures have not ma
terlally increased during the season, and a very
substantial improvement has been established in
the railroad situation for not only is the freight
movement comparatively large, but earnings are
steadily increasing While, therefore, the out
look is cheering, and points to further progress
IN the process OF recuperation general trade both
mere and at the principal distributing centers
throughout the country has been rather sub
dued, and tie volume of business comparatively
light. The demand for dry goods has been mod
crate, but the market is said to be in better
shape than for several years past, groceries have
moved off slowly, the iron market is quiet but
firm, and the industrial situation favorable but
without new feature" However, the real &C.
hvity in business is to be found among our great
retail merchants, who are i'll the busting hurry
and prosperity of the holiday trade They and the
public are in perfectaccord at present. They have
provided uneXampled stocks more various and
richer than ever before; filed their warehouses,
shelves and counters, and their customers want
precisely what they have so lavishly and Judi
clously provided. year ago there were great
hosts of buyers out of the market because the
times were so dull now, labor is better employed
and money more plenty to purchase with" In
prices there is nothing new to note. Turkeys
are firm at Tuesdays advance. Hens and
c...cAens, c","e. =: &c large arrivals and gutted
Eastern market are selling low; improve
ment looked for until after the holidays Eggs
are frmer the same is true of vegetables.
Apples were never more abundant, or never sold
cheaper on the market than at the present time.
GRAIN.
The local market was tame again to-day, the
frmer tone of Tuesday having passed off. The
Board of Trade Price Current says Of wheat
Local markets in very unsatisfactory condition.
Bids more speculative than real Light receipts:
Futures dull. Markets are lower everywhere,
ranging from 0ac below yesterdays quotations.
We quote:
No. 2 Mediterranean, o. Observation-Disclosures. 81
No. z red. o. t. 81
Corn--Prices about steady with a better de-
mand and more liberal offerings. We note sales
in the crib at following prices: No. 3 mixed at
3344c f. o. b., No. mixed at 32c, No White at
33c and white sound ear at 32ac Futures dull
We quote: