The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-23
MINNEAPOLIS.

MINNEAPOIlS, NOV 2--Wheat was
off again today at the opening ON selling
induced b lower cables, rain over the
winter wheat area and liberal receipts
at Northwestern points. Minneapolis and
Duluth had 915 cars, against 474 cars last
year May wheat sagged to 71s4c and De-
cember to 6SA@6S7sc. but the market raj
lied shortly and held about even with
yesterdays close. It was reported that
wheat shipments out of Duluth have been
SO heavy for several days past that in
stead of an increase in stocks In that
market a decrease is likely, large enough
from present indications to partly offset
the expected increase In Minneapolis
stocks.
Primary receipts were 1o75,Ooo bu,
against eco blu last year, and ship
ments GA, 600 bu, against 475,000 bu Clear
ances in wheat and -four, $4,000 blu. Min
neapolis received SAT cars, against $50
cars last year. and Duluth 1858 cars,
against lis cars.
Wheat and flour clearances for the
week We're 5,51S,0 900 bu, compared with
4,sSS,000 bu last week and 1897 900 blu a
year ago. The market closed quiet and
steady, May at 721s@i214c and December
at 694c. Chicago May closed at $3.50
The cash market was steady No i'm
portant changes were made in any
cember. Ne. 2 held the same relative po-
sition except that some choice cars
brought shade better figures. The
range was from 6l1se to CSC, a good part
from 651sc to Gee. Rejected and no grade
sold from 5S1ac to 63c.
Following was the range of prices:
Wheat Open High. Low. Fri. Thurs.
Dec. 49, ... s. Els ssz ss4-7s 81 6 ~
Puts on May wheat, bid ............72A
calls on May wheat, bid .72 Zig
Curb on May wheat, bid 72A
On Track-Oficia1 closing quotations
Nov. q: No. hard. 7214c; No. northern,
7oAc; No. 2 northern, 6714@6Sc; No. 8
wheat. 63A@66Ac; oats, Aye; No. 8 corn,
| SEC; No. 8 yellow corn, 611zc; rye, 551sc:
| barley. 52Q5Sc; flax. $141A; flax futures,
November. $1.40; December, S139; May,
| $144
Flour-No changes are noted in the
| tone of the general market. Demand is
| fair. Some of the mills report the de-
mand lighter and one company sold only
sfdered only a temporary let-up in de-
mand due to holding off of orders caus-
| ed by a slight wavering tendency in
wheat. Domestic demand is good and
m1llers expect continued satisfactory
| trade.
| Shipments, $3.50 bbls.
Firsts patents are quoted at So $500. IS;
| ~ 15Q2S5; second clears, $3.50.
Bran and Shorts-Bran in bulk, per ton
S15.50Q16; shorts in bulk per ton, $165O@
IT,, -four middlings, per ton, s175O@lS;
red dog. 149-lb sacks, f. o. b. Minneap-
oils $19.50@29. Feed in 2OO-lb sacks, 81 per
ton additional feed in 100-lb sacks, 81 so
The market is strong and active with a
big demand at the prices quoted.
FLaX-A quiet and steady market ruled
In flax. No. 1 seed sold at 81. 411a01. AZ,
and rejected at $1.3sa1. SO. There was no
special new feature to the trade De-
mand came from all classes of buyers.
Minneapolis. received 81 cars, against So
last year and shipped IA. Duluth had 22S
cars.
Closing prices: Minneapolis cash, $l411z;
to arrive, 81 3s712; November, $140; Decem-
Der, $l.S9; May, $1.44; Duluth, cash, 81. Al;
on track, $f.4f; to arrive, 1894; Novem-
Der, 81 Al: December, $1.9SA; May, $1.44
Corn-The market was strong and nigh
8 yellow at 611sc. No. 4 sold at SIC and
no grade brought SEC. At the close No.
8 yellow was quoted 617sc. Receipts, 10
cars; shipments, none.
Oats-Another advance was made in
oats. An active demand was noted and
prices held up 10 yesterdays level choice
lots going higher. No. white oats clos
ed at 41Ac. Receipts, 80 cars; shipments,
16 cars.
Feed and Meal-A moderate advance
was made today in quotations. Prices
are now very firm. Coarse corn meal
and cracked corn, s22@22. so; No. 1 feed,
feed, $23. 50@23. 49, graduated corn meal
in cotton sacks at the rate of $2.70 per
Dbl.
Millstuffs-The market is strong Or
heavy. Millers are holding very firm
and with a continuance of the present &C,
tive demand another advance will not
surprise the trade. Bran in bulk. SIS. 500
16; bulk shorts, $16.50@17; -four middHngs,
s1150@1S; red dog, s19.50@20; feed in Zoo
lb- sacks, 81 per ton additional; in 109-lb
sacks, $1.50 per ton additional; shipments,
2,169 tons.
Barley-The market was very active
and frmer. Feed grades are quoted 500
sic; mailing grades, 54q561zc. Receipts,
Al cars; shipments, s cars
Rye-Firmness ruled IN rye. Some No.
2 sold at &c. No. 2 rye closed at 551ac
bid. Receipts. I cars; shipments, 6
cars.
Hay-The market shows an improved
demand. Upland, fancy. $3.50: upland,
choice, SO; upland, No. 1, $S.5069: midland,
s7.50@8; medium, S6@65o; timothy, choice,
$12. 50@13; rye, straw, choice, S. so; wheat
and cat straw, $3.50. Receipts, f53 tons.
State Grain Inspections.