Connecticut western news., 1890-02-12
MARKET REVIEW OF THE WEEK.


 In the flour trade and in the conservative wheat trade the feeling is that the bottom has been reached, or nearly so.
 The demand for flour is very quiet, though the buyers favor. At the same time the millers of the West are very firm.
 The market on corn is rather more steady here, with. the offerings less. The quality of the corn coming is also considerably im- proved, and it is hoped that but little no grade will now be received till the time of warm weather no grade, late in the spring.
 The total receipts of corn for the week were 27I ,16O bus; last year, same time, 17e, 450 bus. 'r
 The position of spot oats is very firmly maintained. For the week the total receipts of oats were 1O6,591 bus; same time last year, 46, ,22O bus.
 The hay market is steady, with very little change. For the week receipts have rather increased, instead of showing falling off, as expected. The total for the week was 3S3 cars, against 363 for the corresponding week last year. The straw market is steady. Mill feed is dull.
 The meal markets are quiet. No grade cornmeal is weak and easy, though the offer ings are said to be lighter than previously noted. Oatmeal is very quiet.
 Pork provisions are tirmer in the West, but the market here is not following yet. The demand in the home trade is good, and there is a fair request for export, but the exports d Freights are firmer, and some of the export CTS are holding of. The total value of the exports of pork products by Boston packers for the week was about $75,0O0; previous week, $90 ,00O; same week year ago, $780, GOO worth. The kill of hogs for the week was good one, being about 25,OoO; previous week, "A 4,5OO; same week last year, 23, 700. Fresh is in fair request, considering the full supply of beef and other fresh meats.
 The receipts of beef on the market are still l.. | fact that the market is already over supplied, with dull trade. The total for the week was 205 cars; previous week, 1S9 cars; last year same week, 134 cars. The market Is dull from the over supply, coupled with the very unfavorable weather. On poorer beef the III lrket is weak, but 1t is fairly sustained on the Lest, which is not very plenty.
 Muttons and lambs are dull, by reason of the unfavorable weather. It is contended that the supply is not excessive. Veals are in full supply and they are easy.
 Turkeys hold firm, but the weather is against trade. Chickens are in full supply, and the market is easy.
 Butter is well sustained at the slightly bet ter position recently noted. The receipts of fresh-made are smaller, and that class of but ter is selling at better prices. This has made it necessary for buyers to give more attention to fall creameries and other good held butter. The quotations are quite firm.
 For the week the total receipts of butter were 16, ,254 pkgs; last year, 1O,907 pkgs.
 The cheese market is firmer, for the reason that exporters have been picking up q good deal of such cheese as they can buy at prices rather under the best. The market is steady. For the week the total receipts of cheese were 651l bxs; last year, same week, 1859 bXs.
 Eggs are possibly shade tirmer, though | there is little in the situation to warrant a | stronger market. The supply is ample. Tn. demand is only fair.
 For the week the total receipts of eggs were 29s bbls, and 9sls cs; last year, 7S2 bbls and S565 cs.
 The market for beans is quiet, with the supply full. Trade is moderate and lots are being pressed for sale, but still at very ftte decline in rates. Marrow pea and medium are in full supply, and the market Is easy. Northern small pea are not in quite as full | supply, and the market is steady. Potatoes are little easier, under fuller offerings and trade not very active. The position of the best eastern has been some what weakened by the appearance of rather more potatoes of that class, while the supply of chenengoes is very full. and more expected as soon as navigation opens. Western are also an expected factor in the market. For the week the receipts of potatoes were IA cars; last year. 69 cars. Apples are scarce in the best stock, with the market firm. Still the demand is not very active, and hence the market does not get excited. The request for export is not great, the price being rather too high on fruit suitable for that purpose. Still holders are quite independent of the export trade, for the reason that it is felt that about all will be wanted at home.
 Choice cranberries are scarce, and the mar ket is very firm.
 For the week the total receipts of apples were 3284 bbls; last year, 5171 bbls. The supply of oranges is heavy. and the market is dull, with only moderate prices real ized. Lemons are still rather scarce, though the demand is not heavy enough to cause q very active market.