Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26
GRAIN TRADEAND CROPS.

The past week has developed no
very striking features with reference
to crop conditions. The Information
relative to the spring wheat crop is
not sufficiently complete to form a re-
liable basis for calculations, but there
are Indications that the prevailing
tendency where changes in estimates
are being made is in the direction of
reduced yield. But it is not yet in
order to recede in any important de-
gree from the general view heretofore
presented in regard to this portion of
the crop.
In the winter grain sections there
has been much progress IN threshing
Operations, the results of which CON
firm previous declarations as to the
important extent of inferior quality
grain. There has been a free move
ment of wheat in many sections, be-
cause of the damp condition and low
quality of che grain.
The previous unfavorable presenta-
ton of the condition of large portion
of the oats crop is supported by the
later information. Favorable returns
are exceptional regarding this grain.
The corn crop continues for the most
part in excellent position, and more
than an average production now seems
to be. assured beyond any possible
influence of an adverse nature. Much
of it is well advanced, and will, in a
few days more, be in condition for
cutting. The prospect for securing
the stalks in good condition for fodder
| is exceptionally favorable in large
part of the area.
September wheat at Chicago closed
4c below the highest point of the week,
| lie above the lowest point, and 15c
| higher than week ago.
| Corn at Chicago tor September
closed at the highest point of the
week, &c above the lowest point of the
week, and &c higher than a week ago.
| Wheat receipts at primary markets
were 1924 900 bushels for the week,
against 1856, 900 the preceding week,
and 2,505, 900 last year.
Corn receipts were 5,291 900 bushels,
against 1861, 900 the preceding week,
and 2, 725, 600 last year.
WASHINGTON. = Senator Faulkner
has returned from New York and
resumed his work at the headquarters
of the democratic congressional cam
paign committee. He is enthusiastic
over the success of the Bryan notifica
ton meeting in New York and the IN
formation he received in that city con
corning the sentiment of democrats
Throughout the State. Senator Faulk
ner said:
II was surprised by the reports re
ceived in New York concerning the
sentiment in the rural districts. The
FARMERS are determined that the , Chi
cago platform and the Chicago nom
inees shall be Endorsed by the State
convention, and they are preparing tt
elect delegates to that convention who
will vote for an Endorsement of the
platform.
ain spite of all that has been said by
deposition newspapers" Senat OIL
Faulkner continued, ''Mr. Bryan made
a great impression upon those who
heard him, and, l judge, upon the
thousands also who read his speech.
never witnessed such demonstration
of enthusiasm. The heat was exces
sive, and many were forced to leays
the garden to secure a breath of fresh
air, but thousands waited to hear the
conclusion of Mr.. Bryan's mastery
effort. It was speech which will
have great effect in the campaign, an(
it is the purpose of the national com
mittee and also of the congressional
; committee to circulate thousands o
copies"