The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-13
THE LIVE STOCK MARKETS
CATTLE FAIRLY ACTIVE, SELLING
AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES.
Hogs Irregular, Light Grades Being
Five Cents LOwer-Sheep Strong
Condition of Other Markets.
UNION sToCKYARDs, INDIANAPOLIS.


UNION STOCKYARDS, INDIANAPOLIS,
Feb. 12.-Cattle-Receipts 1.1JO; shipments.
200 The receipts of cattle to-day were
nearly 500 larger than "a week ago and 800
larger than a year ago. There was some
irregularity in the market, a few claiming
that prices were about steady compared
with yesterday, but generally they were
reported lower except possibly for the
strictly top COWS and heifers. There was
also a difference Of opinion as TO the ex-
tent of the decline, but FOR the most part
statesmen believed they had to accept 1Oc to
15c lower prices than yesterday. After a
basis for operations had been established
the trading was reasonably active for all
fat stock, and there was no further change
in prices during the day. There was a
continued moderate demand for stock cat
tie. and it is difficult to negotiate sales at
25c lower prices than a week ago. In some
respects the cattle to-day were better than
any yesterday. and this is responsible for
there being a few higher prices paid. Quo
tations:
Good to choice steers, 1850 lbs
and upward .,....................s6 5000 $50
Plain fat steers, 1850 lbs and up
Good to choice 1900 to- i,SoG-ib '''S Wv
steers ........................... $3.50 5.75
Plain fat LOO to l,300-lb steers. 5O0Q 500
steers Observation-Disclosures. 5.OOQ SIS
Plain fat 1000 TO 1,l5O-lb steers. 42oQ 90
100 lbs ..................,....... 375Q AS
lbs Observation-Disclosures 5Q S.65
Common to good stockers. 5000 AS
Good TO choice heiferS. ............. 450ey 90
Fair to medium heifers. $500 40
Common light heifers. 3.00Q 800
Good to choice cows................4 1900 800
Fair TO medium eows.....:......... S.001 3.75
Common old ows................... 1.259 2.75
Veal calves ..........................6. 5000 SEQ
Heavy calves Observation-Disclosures. 4O0d 6.25
Prime to fancy export bulls....... 3.751 AS
Good to choice butcher bulls. 49,. 30oI g. %
Common to fair bulls. 200ll 2. 70
Good to choice cows and calves. .35 OGq50.00
Common TO medium cows and
calves Observation-Disclosures. .D.uOG0O
Hogs-Receipts, 1000; shipments, 2,400.
The receipts of hogs to-day were more
than twice as large as week ago and al
most 1900 larger than a year ago. There
was another irregular and not altogether
satisfactory market. At the start, with
reasonably active competition between
buyers for the choice heavy hogs, that
class sold at fully steady, and, in some in
stances, possibly a shade stronger prices
than yesterday. The bidding, however, Tor
OlQeT KINDS was GENERALLY 1OWeTs anu IL
took some time TO consummate sales.
After the market had settled, however, it
was generally conceded that the very light
mixed hogs, not fully up to the standard IN
quality, were at least &c lower, while the
best selected light were almost steady. The
demand from outside sources was not lib
eral. and after packers had supplied their
wants the market was practically at
standstiu and at the close fifteen or TWEEN
~ loads that came in late had not changed
hands. Sales ranged from $500 to $6.40.
Quotations:
Good to choice medium and heavy Sc 1Od6.4 40
Mixed and heavy packing .......... 5.1016.20
Good to choice light weights....... 5.SOd6.O0
Common to fair light weights. 5.6O40. 20
Common to good plSs................ 2.V0q2. 40
Roughs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5.25d5.90
Sheep-Receipts, 200; shipments 200. The
receipts to-day were quite small, but almost
as large as a week ago and little larger
than a year ago. The quality represented
was about the same as the average hereto
fore this week and with a steady demand
from shippers the market was fairly active
and at least steady prices compared with
yesterday were realized in all instances.
The supply was exhausted early and the
market closed steady. Lambs sold high
as $3.50, and the best sheep here brought
$3.50. Quotations.:
Good to choice lambs. s.. 25G5S0
Common TO medium lambs.......... 4.0OQ5OO
Good to choice yearlingS.. 4.00u4 p
Good TO choice sheep................. 3.256t375
Common to medium sheep.......... 2.001300
St0ckerS and feeding Sheep........ 2.00H30O
Bucks, per 100 Observation-Disclosures. 2.5093O0
Horses-The receipts Of horses for the
regular auction sale of the Blair-Baker
Horse Company were fairly liberal, about
80 head having arrived against 175 a week
ago and 800 a year ago. There was a good
variety of animals represented but rather a
scarcity of good harness horses, and me-
dunn TO good chunks and drivers predom-
mated in the offerings. There was quite
good attendance of buyers from practically
all sources. but. principally from Eastern
and New England points. In anticipation
of more favorable weather there was
considerably improved inquiry for good,
strong horses for farm use and that class
sold possibly to better advantage than any
other but the demand was generally good
for practically all kinds of horses. There
fore there was no occasion for any slug
gishnesS in the auction, and from start to
finish the bidding was lively and a good
clearance was made reasonably early.
There is no doubt that few animals above
the average in their class sold at higher
prices than last week, under the influence
Of strong competition, and for the most
part prices were considered strong COM
pared with that time, but the Improvement
was not enough TO encourage shippers pay
ing higher prices in the country. Several
good heavy teams sold around $3.50 TO $780,
single draft horses as high $780, and a
large number of medium to good chunks
were reported a SO to Sl35 per head Small
horses sold al from $35 to S65, and. drivers,
according to style and action, at from $40
to S175. Among the shippers to the market
were John @. Clark, Westfield; w. B.
Frey, Attica; NJ. n. Klotz, Noblesville;
Claud Gardner, Russellvillle; Blake &
Sheets, Anderson; j. w. Sligar, bingham,
H.; n. y. Lee, Casey, Ill, and j. w. Igo
Shelbyville, Ill.
transactions mt the Interstate Yards.