The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-14
FAIR HELPS TRADE
Elks' Carnival Brought In Numer-
t.-~ Gus Retailers.
FUTURE BUYING IS A FEATURE
Fourth of July Trade Is Developing
in Many Lines of Season.
able Goods.

m connection with the jobbing trade of the
city, there have been many new features
during the past week. The Elks' carnival,
with its accompanying low. railroad fares'
was instrumental in bringing many nortn'
western merchants here, and these dealers
did not come ins-alone for the recreation in
connection with the carnival, but to purchase
goods for immediate and future requirements
In the immediate business now doing, the
demand for the Fourth of July is an lmpor-
tant factor Fireworks were bought largely
by the retail trade previous to the hrst OF
the month, but in other lines there Is good
demand, especially in seasonable fruits, IN
fancy groceries, in candies and nuts and ar
ticles that are generally consumed on the ma
tonal holiday ~. On.
Future business for fall and winter is also
q big factor in the situation at present. Re-
tailers have confidence in the price situation
and also in the crop prospects, and are pla-
cling orders from two weeks to month IN
advance of a year ago. Goods are arriving
from manufacturers to wholesale dealers and
are being stored in readiness for forward de-
livery, all OF which makes the situation much
more active than is usual at this season. -
Fruits and Produce Steady.
In butter all grades have weakened Nc.
and inferior or low grades are A@lc lower.
Heavy milk production, due to the abundance
OF feed, Is resulting In an accumulation, and
market may go still lower. Full cream
cheese has also eased OFF 1a@lc owing to the
same causes. Live poultry IS developing an
easier tendency on both hens and young
stock, Dressed meats are steady at the pre-
vious comparatively high range. In old vege-
tables the market on old potatoes is very
weak and quotations are largely nominal.
New potatoes are lower but steady at the
decline.
The fruit list shows a wider variety, and
carload receipts Of California cherries have
been accompanied by lower prices. Straw
berries have reached the low point for the
season thus far, owing to heavy marketings
from nearby points, and will probably con-
tinued on comparatively low basis during
the week to come Melon season has been
opened, with southern waternelons and
muskmelons on the market selling at mod
crate figures for first arrivals. Season on
California navel oranges is over. Lemons
have advanced strongly owing to heavier con-
sumption and stronger markets east Light
receipts of southern early peaches and plums
are expected the coming week, and California
fruits arriving will include cots and plums.
Refined Sugar Higher.
Increasing consumption Of refined sugar at
southern points for canning purposes is be-
tng felt by refners and deliveries are reported
rs from three to seven days behind orders.
This has resulted in advance of points,
with the market firm. Package coffee has
declined 1sc. with medium and high grades
Of bulk roasted unchanged and fairly firm.
Teas are firm on new Japans and Formosas
Old is also in demand, owing to its favora-
Bile price situation. In dried fruits, seeded
Iaisins in cartons are firm and higher Cur
rants are nominal Prunes occupy a stronger
position owing to heavy export demand. New
packing in peas, strawberries, pineapples
etc. continues to absorb attention in the
canned goods list and peas and Strawberries
are very firm. Sifted and petit pois in the
former are in very short supply and will go
higher. Strawberry pack will he very light.
Salmon Is stronger Alaska tails Tomatoes
on the spot are 10c higher tor as; futures
are steady. -r -
Candy Trade Is Booming.
In wholesale candy lines, demand is very
sctive for the Fourth of July trade, with
the call for fancy chocolates and cream goods
= feature. Prices are on a firm basis. Ma
terial situation is firm, with refined sugar
advancing and glucose strong. Total candy
trade in this market ito June i Is reported
IS showing an increase of 25 per cent over
last year for the same months. This is sig
nifcaat as last year held the record in point
Of total movement.