The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-14
INDIANAPOLIS Markets.
Trade Little OF, the DisagreeabIe Weather
Being the Chief Cause.

Trade Little OF, the Disagreeable Weather
Being the Chief Cause.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13.
Trade in all departments was somewhat slow
to-day, cold rain and bad roads being the princi-
pal reason, doubtless So far as Indianapolis is
concerned the wholesale men are well satisfied
with the volume of business in the year 80 rap
idly drawing to its close We question if in any
branch of trade the results of any
previous twelve months business have
been more satisfactory than this year.
Leading merchants express the opinion
that every merchant on Meridian street has in
The year 1886 made some money: of course, no
big money, as there has been no speculation GO
ing on, but steady increase in trade and fair
increase in margins has been noticeable. To-
day there were few fluctuations in values. C0f
fees maintain their strong position, and sugars
are firm at quotations. Fears are expressed
that the former staple has not yet reached it's
highest point Dried fruits are still tending up,
ward. Canned goods are moving out fairly. In
other lines of groceries prices are
steady and firm. The dry goods
men speak of trade as being brisk, and prices
stiff all along the line. The wool market is more
active and prices are firm, but no higher. East
ern papers speak of the wool market as follows:
The tone of the market is firm for the choicest
grades of wool, but Territory, fall Texas and Or
egon woods, which are in comparatively large
stock, are being offered at lower prices compared
with those asked some weeks ago, though very
little lower than those quoted last week At the
same time there is rather more inquiry for these
grades, but manufacturers have not been willing
for some time to pay the high prices asked,
aud dealers have been obliged, to move their
stocks. to accept lower prices. The tone of the
general market is still firm and the most desira-
bic woods are in strong hands. The advices from
London offer encouragement to holders, and the
slight decline reported there in inferior and
bury woods has had no depressing influence on
this market. The prices of choice woods are full
ly as high as those ruling at the previous sale.
The produce markets are fairly active. Poultry
continues to arrive In quantities never before
equaled, and the market is really glutted with
chickens and turkeys and the receipts of game
are fully equal to the demand Butter also, is
in large supply. Eggs continue to meet with
ready sale at prices quoted, but still much heav-
Ter receipts would break prices. Apples and po-
tatoes are coming in quite freely, yet prices
we'll maintained, and higher rather than lower
prices may be looked for in the near future, es-
pecialIy should the weather become more winter
like in its character
GRAIN.
The local market was rather fat to-day, with
prices in the main steady. The Board of Trade
Price Current says
'Wheat-All grades IN fair request at steady
prices. Light receipts and light offerings. Fut-
ures in no request, with few sellers. Markets at
Chicago are &c lower, with seaboard il about the
same position.
''Corn-Local market shows quiet feeling,
with sellers not inclined to make any conces-
sions. Futures dull. May corn held at 42c. Re-
ceipts only fair; not so liberal as was expected.
Markets at other points generally rule shade
easier.
''Oats-Not much change All grades wanted
at full quotations
"Rye-No. 2 quiet.
"Bran-Steady and firm"
Prices to-day ruled as follows: