The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29

A Holiday Dizziness Noticeable I'm All De-
partments--Few Fluctuations in Values.
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partments--Few Fluctuations in Values.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. %.
In all departments the usual holiday dizziness
is noticeable, while in the main prices I'M
changed. Sugars are still in a strong position,
although not quotably higher. Coffees steady.
In the produce markets the tendency is to even
lower prices. Eggs dropped another cent, owing
to the mild weather and large receipts. Butter
is still unusually low for winter months. In
other markets there are no changes. The situa
ton. as whole, merchants look upon as rather
encouraging. There will be much less to
charge up to profit and loss than at
the close of the year 1884 The country
has by degrees emerged from the unpleasant
semi-depressed condition which was characteris-
tic of 1883 and 1884. until it is to-day better
commercial basis than it has been for several
years. Merchants have become more ccnserva-
tive They have abandoned the old system of
OF their stock to advantage Their present plan
is to go into market frequently, and buy only
what their necessities require. This naturally
has been to the advantage Of the jobber. who, in
fact, has been largely instrumental in bringing
this about. The average country merchant has
ceased to be a speculator and this is one of
the most agreeable tales the ledger has to
tell. There has been also less shrinkage in
stocks Although all kinds of commodities are
still low, stocks on hand are worth what was
paid for them, with prospect OF approaching in
value. Owing to this fact the margin of profit
has been better than last year-that is, it has
not been cut down by shrinkage OF values
Several leading jobbers are authority for the
statement that collections are better to-day than
they have been for a number OF years--a fact
that of itself clearly indicates a healthy condi-
ton of trade. It's full meaning only be
grasped when it is remem bered that twelve
months ago getting dollar out of many trades
men was like drawing their eye-teeth.
GRAIN
Tameness broods over the local market
which holiday rest failed to remove. The
Board of Trade Price Current says of wheat
Dull and unchanged; light receipts and meagre
offerings; futures not wanted and demand conhn-
ing itself to immediate necessities. Markets
elsewhere were generally dull and lower. We
quote:
No. 2 Mediterranean. o. Observation-Disclosures. 81
NO. = red o. t.. -..---. 10
NO. red, o. S|l2
Corn-All quotations have a downward ten
dency. Receipts liberal, offerings fair and the
tone of the local market is fat. Futures not
wanted. Markets at other points are dull and
lower We quote:
No. white, o. t.. "a
No. white 0. e. 90
No. 3 white, o. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 313l
No. white O. Observation-Disclosures. 81
No. / yello w, O. "a
No. 2 yellow o. Observation-Disclosures 33 y
No. 3 yellow o. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1924
No yellow o. Observation-Disclosures. 81
No. 2 mixed o. 1874
No. 3 mixed o. Observation-Disclosures. 31l9
No mixed o. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 30
Sound ear, white, O. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3llo
Sound ear yellow o. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81
Sound ear, mixed O. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 30
Oats-Local markets are dull and lower, with
more liberal receipts. We quote;
heJecteu 0. U---- ~
Rye-No 2 nominal
Bran-Quiet $l125 bid.
Hay-Steady and quiet; choice timothy, $12
bid; No. l timothy, $ll.5O bid; No. timothy,
$40. 80 bid.
RECEIPTS BY RAIL PAST TwENTY-FoUR HOURS.
Wheat, bushels. 10, 200
Corn, S,IOU
GRAIN IN STORE.
Dec. &c 1885.