Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15
IN HUB MARKETS.
Fine Quality Of Butter Contin-
ues Scarce.

Disappointment In Cheese Trade--Stronger
Turn In Eges-Poultry Cheapsr-Livs
Stock Quotations.
Boston, Feb. IL The butter market
has steadier tone, Notwithstanding the
decline in the west. Receipts of fresh
stocks have slightly increased, but the
proportion OF strictly fine quality is as
small as ever, and dealers still find it diff.
cult to get enough to supply their custom
ers.
Very few of the invoices from Vermont
and New Hampshire this week are up to
the standard of extra, and brands that
usually sold at fancy price are now
down to a second quality basis. The best
western separator creameries are taking
the lead, and when put up in packages,
suitable for this market, they go in some
instances higher than northern.
But as most of the western creamery
men stick to the large ash tubs. their
butter, although better than some in
small spruce packages. has to be sold at a
lower rate For this reason Boston is
able to quote higher price for strictly
fine fresh made butter than any other
market in the country. But the goods
must be kept up in Boston style.
sJust at present the market is IN pecu-
liar condition, and it is difficult to write q
report that will be clear to both sides
local buyers and country shippers. Per-
sons who want u fancy grade Of butter
must be prepared to pay an extreme price,
perhaps higher than quotations, because
the kind they want is very scarce; while
shippers. who think their butter is the
best made may be disappointed if the
prices obtained are 2 to 3 cents below quo
tations.
Last weeks receipts showed slight
gain on the two prece ling weeks, and Il
material gain on the corresponding week
of last year. The total in freight was 643,-
ago pounds against 632 56S pounds the pre-
ceding week, and Sig, 1877 pounds last year
This week 50 far receipts show an in
crease. New York is still getting much
larger supplies than At the same time last
year
The cold storage stock was reduced 1927
tubs, there being 255 tubs put in and 1882
tubs taken out. and the remaining stock
on Saturday was 26, liz tubs against 26, 1876
tubs same time last year, a difference of
only S3 tubs. 1t is supposed that a good
portion of the held stock is owned by gro
GERS, who are using it instead of buying
the fresh product.
There is little or no export demand this
week. The news from England was I'M
favorable, and only very low prices will
be considered by buyers. The shipments
from this port last week, however, We're
liberal, being 71,07O pounds against 1000
pounds same week last year.
Cheese.
Very few sales can be made at over 10
to II cents, including large singles and
twins, and it would be hard to force "a
sale at over l01a cents. But some dealers
have nice stock which they refuse to sell
at less than ll19 cents, and they appear to
be willing to wait for better times.
Eggs.
The egg market has taken stronger
turn. Receipts continue quite liberal,
but the low prices have increased con-
sumption and IL larger supply will be
needed from this time forward; that is,
if prices are kept on a reasonable basis.
AS the market now stands retailers should
sell five or six dozen for a dollar.
Other Produce.
There is no improvement in the bean
trade. Car loads of choice mediums and
marrow pea are offered at $1.225 per bushel
to arrive. and selling at $l.30 on spot.
Best yellow eyes are slow at 81. 45 TO 81.
and red kidneys at 81. so per bushel
The market continues to be literally
supplied with potatoes, and prices are
very low Most sales of eastern hebrons
at 80 cents per bushel, and other kinds at
20 to % cents.
Choice western turkeys have been sell
ing pretty we'll at IA to 10 cents, and some
fancy selections were up to 10 cents, but
dealers are afraid that any higher prices
will check trade.
Chickens and fowls are in large supply
and selling at low prices, except occ.,
sional fancy lots. Very little demand for
cold storage stock.