The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-26
Cheese frmer and in fair demand; Western fiat,
Al 08c.
Other articles unchanged.

CHICAGO, Sept 25-There was an easy
opening in wheat to-day, but after the market
had declined .c, demand sprung up which be-
came general as the day advanced. and was very
strong in the afternoon. carrying values up to
the highest closing prices since the present
bull campaign was entered upon. There was
an almost steady advance of 2 cents from the low
figures current at the opening. Trading was
generally on q large scale: one transac-
the trading pit after prices had
begun to move up. The continuation Of very
light receipts, at both winter and spring wheat
points, with an improving demand, are given as
the reasons for the renewed belief in higher
prices. The cables quoted firmer and advancing
markets abroad The uneasiness regarding the
foreign warcomplications gave the market por-
ton OF Its strength and possibly induced some
frightened short" dealers to cover their
sales. Advices from Duluth were to the effect
that another two-cent advance had occurred for
Minnesota and Dakota grain The lowest price
OF the morning was S64c for Novem-
Der, which rose to 87ac, receding
and closing on the regular board
at size. At the afternoon session there was an
other wave of strength, which carried November
to S84c, which was the latest trading prices
There was increased trading in corn, and price
generally were irmer, in sympathy with wheat
The receipts continue quite free. Prices ad-
vanced 01c, and closed a &c higher than yes
terday. The speculative market for oats was
quite firm. Deferred deliveries advanced &c,
closing firm at the advance In provisions the
trading was moderately active, prices ruling ir-
regular within small range. Prices for mess
pork declined &c early, rallied 7401 0c, receded
again to medium figures, and closed steady
Lard ruled shade lower
Flour-The demand was very good on home
account, local jobbers and bakers buying, and the
sales were larger than usual. The shippers de-
mand continues limited, and prices remain un-
changed.
Wheat was unsettled but decidedly strong
The market declined &c at the opening, then, I'M
der good buying, advanced 1ac receded &c. and
closed zc higher than yesterday The sales
ranged September, 84085ac, closing at 85c:
October, S4a a 85sc, closing 85ac; November, Sc!
087sc closing at 87a 087ac; December, 49, a
S94c, closing at $3.50; May, 95a a 97c. closing at
$3.50; No spring, IS a S54c; No. spring, 76ac;
No. red, &c., No. red, SEC.
Corn was moderately active and frmer. Prices
advanced s0ac. and closed J. 4c higher than
yesterday; cash, 42ac; September, 424 a. 1890
closing at 42ac; October, 4ls q 41sc, closing at
412c; November, 39s a 40c, closing at $780,
higher; cash, $780, September, 25ac; October
254 025ssc closing at 25tc; November, 25a a 25ac
closing at 25sc May, 2ss a 29c, closing at 2Sac
Rye was firm; No. 2, $3.50. Barley was quiet;
No. 2, 69c.
Flaxseed was easier on liberal receipts; No. 1,
ST. 294.
Mess pork was fairly active; prices ruled Sc
lower early, rallied u q 10c receded and closed
at medium hgures; cash $500 a g. ~; October,
$S.6O08.7O. closing at $S67a a 70; November,
$857a @867A. closing at $S.65 08.67a. In lard
there was only moderate business transacted,
with prices .02a a .05c lower; cash, COS G. 10c;
October, Cos 06.07ac; November, 606.02ac.
Boxed meats were steady; dry salted shoulders,
3. 85c; short-rib sides. $3.50; short-clear
side, 60605c.
Whisky was nominal at 81. 10.
Sugars were unchanged.
On the Produce Exchange butter ruled dull;
the stock is steadily increasing. with hardly any
demand; creamery, 13020c; dairy, 10016c Eggs
were firm at TIC.
On the afternoon board wheat was strong and
higher; October. 86s 864c; November, 88sc;
December 90sc. Corn was unchanged Oats
were &c higher. Pork was unchanged. Lard
was .02ac lower.
Receipts-Flour, 5000 brls; wheat IS, 600 blu;
corn, 295, 900 Blu; oats, 1850 bu; rye. l.
600 bu; barley $1,000 bu. Shipments Flour.
ID, 900 brls; wheat, $4,000 bu corn, 242, 600 bu;
oats, $780, 900 blu; rye 1000 Blu; barley. 25 900 blu.