The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-05

higher range was established. Provisions are
moving Freely and prices steady. some complaint
usual as tax-paying time draws near.
port says: LEGAL trade conditions have shown
considerable improvement, and the September
statement makes a much more favorable show
advanced. and it Is hoped that the late fall and
early winter sales will greatly improve. All in
dications are that this will prove so. II must
be remembered that within a brief period condi-
tons have changed from that of stagnation 70
one of improved confidence, and promises to be
operations open. While The easier CONDITION OF
the money market has not been felt by CONNER
cial institutions as yet. there is more or less
activity and inquiry among the manufacturing
concerns. We cannot expect mucn in the way
to come. as the failure of large institutions
throughout the country has thrown a heavy load
quite a ~detriment to general lines of industry
and trade As soon as complications that hamper
dealings of all kinds begin TO disappear. enabling
the banks to grant heavy lines OF credit, the
dition of the trade for the week ending Oct. 3.
and the benefits to be derived by a still stronger
condition of the political outlook. Another great
influence is the strength of the national finances,
trade, and the favorable balance of trade for
this country being brought about by legitimate
basis, has placed our reserves, both national and
needs, SO that it is safe to say we are on the
highway to recovery, which can be expected to
hardly be any doubt of the ultimate satisfactory
solution of the political situation, but we cannot
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vival; a general increase in sales and prices will
bring about a healthy and most salutary condi-
ton of trade. Sales as reported by the dry goods
trade are along the same lines as last week, in
which the demand seems to be for assortments
of a miscellaneous description. usually urgent,
to supply the immediate wants of country mer-
lead. with steady and satisfactory sales fer reg
ular lines Collections about the same. Drugs
moderate expectations, and the tone OF the mar
ket is better and stronger. The same can be said
OF boots and shoes. Hardware and stoves are
showing an early Improvement, which. though
somewhat irregular, promises TO become more
active as the season advances Groceries are
surrounded by about the same conditions as have
does not compare with previous years. There is
little prospect of any radical change in the pres
better times and increased consumption. Leather
had a fair week. with prices maintained, and
show an Improvement. Millinery houses report a
s;1rsf sng : condition nc tho ,, fSift IN The e9 fn7i the
In the local grain market there was more ac-
dency in prices having aroused more interest in
the market, especially as to futures. Track bids
Wheat-No. 2 red, 6Sc; No. red. 65G6sc;
No. 4 red, 52Q6oc; wagon wheat. csc.
3 white, 24e; No. 2 white mixed, 2sc; No. 3
low. 2sc; No. mixed, 23c; No. 5 mixed. 23c:
oats--No:; 2 white, zoe; No: 3 white. 1Sc; No.
HayNNo. i timothy. ss.5oas; No. . timothy.
Poultry and Other
prices paid by shippers.)
@Poultry-Hens, sac; springs. &c: cocks, Sc;
young turkeys. S-lo, fat, TIC; under Glib. &c,
ducks, &c; geese, Acc for full feathered; coo for
plucked.
= SC; choice, TIC.
Eggs-l3Ia@14c.
Feathers-Prime geese. soc per lb; prime duck,
25c per III.
W-ool-Medium unwashed, lie; fine merino. un-
washed, Zoe; tub-washed. 2o@2Sc; bury and I'M
merchantable. sc less.
Beeswax-3Oc for yellow; 25c for dark.
HIDES. ALLOW ETC.
Green-salted Hides-No: l. 6Ac: No. 2, SIC; No.
/ calf, &c; No. 2 calf, sc.
Green Hides-No. /, 4c; No. 2, Sc.
Grease-White, sac; yellow, 2Ac: brown, 2Ac.
Tallow-No. ]. PIC; No. 2, 2Ac.
Bones-Dry, $12@13 per ton.