The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-29
INDIANAPOLIS MARKETS.
Trade Improving Somewhat as the Week
ADMINISTRATORS Firm

Trade Improving Somewhat the Week
ADMINISTRATORS Firm.
INDIANAPOLIS March %.
More activity was noticeable to-day than for
several days past in most departments. and with
this firm tone to prices prevailed. There were
a number Of buyers in from the near points. and
mail orders were liberal. Dry goods men have
had good trade most of the month, andtheir
sales aggregate handsomely in excess of those
of the corresponding period, 1887. The large
sales in New York of dress goods, on Tuesday
and the prices realized, gave evidence that the
market was firm and but light stocks held back
at producing points. the grocery market was,
fairly active, with steady tone to prices Mo-
lasses are in better demand. The tea market is
more firmly maintained on increased demand.
more especially for the better grades, Eastern
papers report: There has been a active demand
for refined sugar. and the market is firm. Low
grades have met with most attention, and the
production is said to be sold ahead on the basis
of &c per pound for granulated. and the market
closes firm at that price. Last year at the
responding time prices were quoted lie lower, or
on the basis of SIC per pound. There is still no
demand from exporters The market for Rio
coffee has been active. and large transactions IN
futures reported at advanced prices. For
spot goods there is a good demand and prices
Are firm the basis of IA 0143c per pound for
fair Mild grades of coffee are also IN better
demand and prices are higher in sympathy with
the improvement in the general market. the
visible supply of Rio coffee 49,
Total aAoat and loading to Feb 14.- 2sO52
Total stock in United States ports. PSI 22l
Purchased at Rio land Santos, 1000 for
Total visible supply. 44a. 27s
Total visible supply March 70. 1885 --.----770 9S4
The produce markets moderately active.
Receipts of Irish potatoes the last two days have
been large but prices are well sustain ed on an
w fr4llv IN
the demand and prices tending shade lower.
The best fruit on the market can now be bought
at 81 so per barrel Florida oranges are about
out of the market; CALIFORNIA; and Messinas in
good supply. Eggs poultry and butter ali firm
at quotations With increased receipts the
shippers are beginning to do more and were to-
day paving IA cents per dozen for eggs, selling
from store at TO- but there has been such an in
crease in receipts the last forty-eight hours
that early break in prices is imminent
Other markets present no new features.
GRAIN 3,
There has been more life in the local market
the last day or two and more interest shown in
the three principal cereals on the part of deal
ers This has given sellers an opportunity to
talk more bullish futures, which opportunity
they have improved. The Board of Trade Price
Current. in commenting on the local market says:
Receipts and shipments of wheat and corn
show some improvements; movement OF oats
however, shows a decrease. Local receipts light,
inspectors reporting but ten cars inspected dur
ing the past twenty-four hours. Wheat is quoted
unchanged; little il being offered, while the de-
mand is good, although not large. The demand
for corn is good; considerable inquiry for the
white grades il noticeable. with but small offer
ings Yellow corn scores an advance of one
Quarter to one-half cent. Mixed is quoted un-
changed although sellers would, if able to offer
any amount. find it easy matter 30 compel
buyers to advance their limits another point.
Ear corn, if choice. finds ready takers; Indiana
choice yellow offered at 55c. with 53c bid; com
mon is slow SALE The demand for oats is fair;
| choice white are wanted for seeding purposes,
| and will bring fancy prices.2 Track bids to-day
ruled as follows