The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
CHICAGO MARKETS.

CHICAGO, ILL, June 11.-Although the Govern
ment report by its bearish character proved sur
prise to the trade in wheat, it not followed by
any undue excitement in the N arket this morn
ing. The opening was somewhat wild but bust
ness became quieter shortly afterward, prices
usually showing depreciation from yesterday.
The Cincinnati Price Current reported but little
change in the winter wheat condition. On cover
ing by shorts, who satisfied with their profits,
most Of the early loss was restored co prices.
Liv erpool cables were weak and 12d lower. Re-
ceipts at Chicago we're fifteen cars, and l56, ,999
bushels were taken from store. The Northwest
had 449 cars, Gs anist APT last Thursday and 2O7
year ago.
about the middle OF the session and weakness
again assaied the market, prices declining below
the opening Closing Paris cables were higher and
Berlin and Antwerp lower. Export clearenCes
were liGht at 194,295 bushels. In the last half
bulging sc inside OF ten minutes and breaking
back 1c in twinkling The erratic action was
due entirely to the oversold condition OF the pit
although French crop damage was mentioned IN
connection with the bulge. July wheat opened
from 561s TO $3.50, sold between 5512 and 5S12c
closing at 673SG0071Ac, q shade over yesterday.
Estimated receipts for 10 morrow, Ia cars.
Corn took its inspiration from wheat and was
easy, but not active. The Cincinnati Price Cur
rent stated that the promise for the next crop
generally maintained. Receipts this morning fell
l9l cars below the estimate, only 800 arriving
Liverpool cables were quiet and steady. With
drawals from store amounted to 349,S39 bushels
Export clearances were light at 72,U77 bushels.
This market TOOK no part IN the nurrylng action
of wheat, but held quiet and firm when the excite
ment was at Its greatest. Corn opened at 2S34c
sold between 2S12c and 29c, closing at 2SIsc, un-
changed from yesterday. Estimated receipts for
tomorrow 365 cars.
OATS-The Government report on oats con-
frmed the generally acceptnd belief that this
grain was in an encouraging position, and that il
present conditions be maintained, the crop will be
an extraordinary one. The one of the market to-
pathy with wheat and Receipts were 24S
cars, and 1920 bushels we're taken from store.
Export clearances amounted to ia 439 bushels.
July oats closed 1493sc under yesterday Estl-
mated receipts for TO morrow 237 cars
FLAX-Was steady. Cash, S012c; July, Gle
asked; September Sic bid. Receipts were seven
cars.
PROVIsIONs-Another big run of hogs weak
ened the market at the yards and in turn impaired
an easier impulse to provisions. The buying " as
good, however, and prices did not suffer materi-
ally. Offerings were insufficient to satisfy the in
0uiry, and later in the session an Improvement
took place throughout the list. July pork closed
1214c higher, July lard 1O@121zc higher and July
BUTTER-The butter market was inactive and
steady to-day. Offerings were fair ana the de-
hrsts, IL @ &c; seconds, lO912c; limitations,
fancy, l2c Dairies-Extras, l2c; frsts lie;
seconds, &c. Ladles-Extras. 1u@1012c; firsts
s13@9c; packing stock, sc; roll, 697c.
EGGS-Supplies of eggs were greatly in excess
OF The demand. The feeling was easy. Fresh stock
MoNEY-wss 5@ex on call and e% on
premium.
Closing Prices.
wHEAT-June 571sc; July. 57as@5711sc;
c5oKN-june.. 2714c; July. 27Mc; septem-
Der, % 1Sc-
oATsoJuly I7ss@l71ac; September 17s4c.
PORK-July ST 2212; September, 81 3712.
LARD-July, 81 2212; September 81 371a.
hlbs-July, So 80, september, "a O21a.
Livestock.
UNION STOCKYARDS, Ill, June H. - The
receipts of cattle were light, and there was good
demand. Prices were strong TO a shade higher
The run OF hogs was large, and. although there
was a good demand. prices declined sc. The feel
ing weak The sheep market was steady.
CATTLE - Recelpts. $500 Fancy beeves
81 30@4 40: choice to prime, 1900 to 100 pound
steers. 81 G561i 25: good to choice steers 1900
10 1900 pounds, So S5td4: medium steers 1000
to l60U pounds, $3 65M3 80; common to fair steers
$50 10 l400 pounds. So 40t03 so: feeders,
800 TO 1900 pounds. So 35@l3 S5 ommon 10 choice
stockers So a0@S 80; bulls, cnolce TO extra, So 80
as 25: cows and helfers, extra, So 50@4; cows,
fair choice. 50 25@l3 %; COWS, common to fair
Gamers. 81 50@2 20: calves. common to good $50
b %; Texas fed steers. So 1898 so; Texas grass
steers, $3 1903 so: Texas cows and bulls 81 lOG
2 95 mixers ana sprlngers, per head, S20G35;
common TO choice stockers, 50 6513 AS: bulls,
choice to extra, 50 S0G3 90; bulls, poor TO cnoice
50 00G52 rs: calves good to choice 81 75@5 25
HOGS-KecelptB 10000. Heavy packing ana
shipping lots, 81 95Q3 Is; common TO choice
mixed. So 95ln3 80: choice assorted $3 4OG3 45:
light, So 05@3 45; pigs, So 50G3 As
SHEEf-hecelpIs. 9OOU interior cnoice,
$294; lambs, $26 20