Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
IN HUB MARKETS.
BUTTER BUYERS APPEAR TO BE
HOLDING BACK.
Light Trade Tn Cbeese-Eggs and Beans
Quict-Old Potatoes Fast Disappearing &.
Trade Ia Live Stock.

Light Trade Tn Cbeese-Eggs and Beans
Quict-Old Potatoes Fast Disappearing.
Trade la Live Stock.
Boston. June 24.-The butter market
holds a fairly steady position. Last
weeks heavy receipts were cleaned up
pretty well after the first few days,
either purchased for immediate con-
sumption or for cold storage, and no con-
Cessions of any consequence were made,
especially for fine grades. a.
This week trade started rather slowly,
and dealers are waiting for customers.
Buyers seem to be holding back in ex
pcctation of an easier tendency under
the influence ofthe drop at Elgfn, but re-
ceivcrs show no disposition to force mat
ters and transactions are light.
New York and Chicago are reported
steady at previous prices, and this may
have a tendency to restore confidence
and induce more business later. Some
Of the large buyers who held back early
last week made some good purchases
toward the close, and the same may be
the case this week.
But nobody who has canvasscd the
market can fail to notice the conserva-
tive tone which prevails, and the feel
ing Of doubt expressed by many as to
the future of prices All admit that
butter is cheap, but, so they say, are
other food products, and with the pros
poet of very large make, they cannot
see any chance for q profitable invest
ment.
STILL the flush season will soon be over
and after this month there will probably
be q shrinlsage in production. Already
1t IL noticed that the hot weather has
affected some of the Iowa creameries,
and that portion of the butter is be-
ginning to lose its fine uniform high
flavor.
There is a larger supply here and trade
continues light; prices are barely main
tanned. For best lots ~ cents is an out
side selling price, but as some cost over
I cents in the country, holders are ask
ing 7A to 3 cents Some lots are coming
forward for export. but the foreign de-
mand generally is smaller than last year.
Eggs have been rather quiet for sew
eral days. and the best western are sold
at 1Iis to II cents. outside for fancy
marks. Most sales at liz cents and
under. Fresh eastern sold at ~ cents but
In small way. as the supply is light.
The stock in cold storage is 7G741 cases.
against 81. 923 cases same time last year.
The bean market continues quiet, with
GALES in trade lots of choice marrow pea
and mediums at 81 per bushel. Sales in
jcbbing way at Sl.10 per bushel
The market is well supplied with new
southern potatoes al s1.50 to 81. is per bar
rel, Old will probably be out of market
after this week.
The combination of spring wheat mil
lers still retains its grip upon the market
and the prices quoted during the weel,
have shown no change from those quoted
one week ago The minimum price is
s. 95 per barrel. and the bulk of the mills
are Offering their product on that basis.
A few special brands are held higher.
There is absolutely nothing doing by job
hers or grocers as against future wants,
this feature of the market. prominent
before the organization Of the combine,
being now entirely absent.
In outside brands there has been q
moderate business at around 1915 per
barrel.
Winter wheat patents are neglected
at $3.50 to 81 per barrel, the prices asked
for the most popular makes.