The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
CHICAGO MARKETS.

CHICAGO, 1LI-, Oct. 12.-There quick,
nervous action TO the wheat market to-day. so
rapid were the changes in feeling from weak TO
strong and vice that traders displayed trepi-
dation in transacting business Contrary to ex-
pectations, Bradstreet's report showed but small
clearances for the week.. .224 900 bushels-the
shipments yesterday from the Atlantic coast not
ngurlng in the statement. The bulls OF the past
rev days had reckoned on more creditaoie snow
ing, under the effects of which they looked Tor fur
ther advance, but with disappointment came
realizing sales and weak market at the opening;
Ihat the life not all gone from the outl
movement was proved by tine rapidity with which
a subsequent rally took place. The bulge was uI-
reiiable, however and decline foloweot aIter
close being at the lowest point OF the day Inc
Northwest had liberal receipts, 1O6O cars ana
chicago received 204 Withdrawals from store
were 26000 bushels. Liverpool cables were higher
responsive the advance of on TINS Sloe
Export clearances were light at 1922 X ousheis;
/ between 81 16c and 6O16c. closing at the latter,
3sS 12e under yesterday. Estimated receipts for
| Cornwas not at all disturbed by the erratic &C
ton OF wheat, but pursued the even Tenor OF US
| proprietvS he called unchanged. The amount Of
4 business a par with that OF anV DAY IN the
past laonth 40 more nor no 49, So; ao ss,s ,aT
! were firm and 12d higher Receipts weFe quo ears
and ia, ,5S7 bushels were wlthdraWn nom store.
Export clearances amounted 70 zSs;S4S SsS ouS9eaS
Estimated receipts for MONDAY, ooo cars May
! Corn opened at 250291sc, sold between ZSc aud
| 29l4c, closing at 2e1sc, shade hlgher than yes
terday.
Oats-The narrow range in oats presented but
little opportunity for speculative gains or losses
1t was believed that at a decline OF lac from the
predorninating price for May (2014cl good buying
/ orders would be unearthed, but the ruling low
! standard was considered a bar 10 much If any fur
/ ther depreciation. Receipts were $40 cars. With
drawals from store were 51,877 bushels, May oats
! ceipts for Monday $50 cars.
Flax was easy. Cash No to arrive sold at 95c:
| 81 0ii4. Receipts were lis cars.
/ Provisions-The freedom OF the arrivals OF hogs
! r,,ar in hoV-ch0lpra H.
out the West explains the large shipments OF the
| animal. Operators in product feel disinclined to
! buy under these conditions while the low prices
now prevailing deter sellers The feeling to-day
averaged firm, but business was dull. At the close
and ribs each 21ac higher.
Closing prices;
Corn-october. zee; December, 27ssc; May,
! 291sc.
osts-october, 1850; December, 177sci May
Pork-october. IS 40; January, SO 4712i May
Iard-october. s5 IS; January. SIS 771a; May
Ribs-october, SIS 10: January, 81 s21s
The butter market was firm to-day and the deal
ers were trying hard 10 advance prices This was
notably the case with fancy grades. Other kinds
sold we'll Prices were unchanged.
Eggs were wanted urgently. Prices were strong
Everything that was received was not in condition
/ and strictly fresh commanded a premium. That
sort sold at 1612c per dozen.
cent on time. New York exchange had no marke
to-day.
Livestock.
UNION STOCKYARDS, Ill, Oct 12.-Re
ceipts OF cattle light to-day, is usually tht
case on Saturday, and good demand caused prices
TO show some firmness. The demand for hogs wa:
( active, and most of the supply was sold at firm
prices. Arrivals OF sheep were limited and prices
held steady at recent decline
Cattle-Receipts, 700; common to extra steers
cows and bulls. 81 4O03 rs: calves. s3@6: Texans
81 1904: Western rangers. 81 50@4 60.
Hogs-Receipts, 1900: heavy packing and ship
| ping lots, S3 7Q@14 20; common 10 choice mixed
! So 65@4 221Z: choice assorted, "a 10G4 20; light
| 50 COCA 20; pigs, 81 1894 10.
Sheep-ReceIpts, 500; inferior TO choice, 81 81
m12 80. lambs SsSGA 50.