The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-29

having passed of. In prices there were but few
changes. Coffees show signs of weakening IN
price, but to the contrary it is feared q further
advance will be established Sugars, as WELL
are taking on decidedly frmer tone. The
stock in the four ports was H. 203 tons, against
1928 tons for the corresponding time in 1889.
In Cuba cost and freight lots no transactions or
consequence have been made, and prices are
nominally the same. Granulated and other re-
fined sugars have been in fair demand, and prices
at the close show advance of onesixteenth of
a cent over last week, being quoted on the
basis of sc for granulated The frmer
tone TO values is owing to the better
demand from home consumers, and
the reduction in stock that Is going on.
The recent circular of Messrs Willett Hamlen
& Co has the following statistics on this subJect
1--WE give the total consumption OF the entire
United States for ten months, including all ports
and all sugars, foreign and domestc-showing
an actual increase of &C. 401 tons, or 81 per cent
same time in 1885. The increase to July /
was 81 841 tons, as shown in our statistics of
July 10. The consumption through four ports
to Nov. shows only IL, 151 tons increase" The
tea market sustains the improved Tone and a
fair line of business is under way, particularly in
superior to fine Fornosas which are not in over
supply and are on firm basis. Amoys have
been selling to a moderate extent, and prices
steady. Japans quiet and pre-
sent no new features The raisin market
is in strong position. The movement in Cali
fornia raisins has been entirely successful this
season. The quality of the fruit 80 far sent
forward has been excellent, and last week over
5000 boxes were sold BY one receiver. The
prices realized for the best were 50 to So. % per
box. The crop this year will probably fall short
of the figures il was first thought it would
reach. The estimates now are 5000, 600. In the
produce markets the week closing to day has
been an active one. The egg market is firm at
quotations. and higher prices may be looked for
before the holidays Butter is also in good
demand, and If choice our best quotations are
readily realized. The poultry market, notwith-
standing the immense sales of the past
week, is still well supplied, but few days will
doubtless improve this market Apples and
potatoes are selling we'll ateuotations, which now
compare favoraby with former years at this
season of the year There has been further
slight improvement in the situation of -four,
and prices although not materially changed, are
held with more firmness, and millers fee! that a
turn for the better will soon be reached. The
advices from abroad are more favorable. 1t is
low assured that a much larger quantity of
American wheat and -four will be needed by
Europe than at first supposed. The quality
of the wheat of France and Great Britain is
very inferior, and millers will need our wheat
and flour to use for mixing purposes. The de-
mand from consumers in these countries is also
increasing, and we may look for a great i'm
provement in the demand the coming year Not
only are the prospects brighter abroad, but at
home there is cause for hope.
GRAIN
The local grain market was active to-day and
prices higher all along the line. Bidding on
Change was spirited and good feeling shown
on the part of dealers. Prices to-day ranged as
follows