The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
The LIVESTOCK MARKETS
CATTLE IN LIBERAL SUPPLY, SELL
ING AT LOWER PRICES.
Hogs Break at UnevenIy Lower Fig
Condition of other Markets.
UNION sToCKYARDs. INDIANAPOLIS.

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500. There is very little change TO report
in the marketing of cattle thus far this
week compared with the same time last
week and an increase of over 200 over the
corresponding time a year ago. The re-
ceipts to-day were about 200 larger than
a week ago and 500 larger than a year ago.
As usual for the past several days, there
was rather a scarcity of strictly choice cat
tie and an excessive supply of common
stun. which, Of course. reduced the quality
to a lower standard. On account of what
looked to be an ample supply of all kinds
the market opened with the bidding rather
backward. and it was evident that buyers
expected TO fill their orders at lower prices.
Statesmen were very reluctant in making
concessions in prices of good stock, and
occasionally sales did not show much
change compared with the preceding days
this week. Generally, however, values were
weaker. andNit will probably not be far
wrong TO say that good cattle are quotably
10u15c lower. The late market did not de-
velop any further change in the prices Of
fat stock. There was only a moderate coun-
try demand for feeders, but sales OF the
best sort were usually at strong prices,
probably on account of the scarcity OF
that kind. 1t was very difficult, however.
TO move the light stockers, and no doubt
statesmen would have willingly. accepted 25c
lower prices TO have cleared the pens. Late
in the day a few were changing hands, but
it was evident that a large number would
have TO be carried over unSold. Steers sold
as high as $685., heifers $3.50 and cows $40.
Quotations:
Good to choice steers, 1850 lbs and
upward >o.o04 90
Plain fat steers. 1850 lbs and up
ward sW9 $50
steers 6.oOQ $50
Plain fat 1000 to 1,30O-lb steers. $3.50 els
steers $500 500
Plain fat 1000 to 1,15O-lb steers. 4.75q $50
lbs 475a 500
lbs 4z5q 40
lbs also AS
Common to good stockers.......... 3.25q 45O
Good to choice heifers 4.750 $40
Fair to medium heifers..-.-..-.... ESQ 469
Common light $500 40
Good to choice 4.50d $50
Fair to medium ows.............. 3.25d ABS
Common old cows ..---.......-..-..- I504 oW
Veal calves 5000 625
Heavy calves 1000 6.25
Prime to fancy export bulls....... 4.5Vd 40
Good to choice butcher bulls...... $3.50 4.25
Common TO fair bulls..-............ 2.i90 so
Good TO choice cows and calves .35-OOGJo
Common to medium cows and
calves ..............
Hogs Receipts, 5000; shipments, 200.
Combined receipts of hogs for 1--WE days
exhibit an increase of only about 1000 over
the same time last week and 1,50O over the
corresponding time a year ago. The re-
ceipts to-day were fully as large as a week
ago and almost 1000 larger than a year ago.
a few good hogs were represented, some
that were possibly better than a here
yesterday. There was a large number of
md EfnGo hnuraxrpr and the anal
ity generally was not as good as desired.
The market opened with "A very fair in
quiry for the hogs of good weight and
quality, and sales OF that class at the start
were on a basis of about steady prices.
There was a very Indifferent demand, how
ever, for light weights, especially those
averaging below 100 pounds, and 1t was
very difficult to establish a trading basis.
Shipping orders were fair, but not liberal
or urgent, and packers, of course, were
more Indifferent on that account. After
the first round the general market weak
ened and subsequent sales indicate that
there were no grades that did not show
some change. possibly sc. compared with
yesterday, while light mixed stun was re-
ported from sc to 15c lower, with
the average a big dime below yesterday
The market closed quiet, but a very fair
clearance was finally made at the decline.
Sales ranged from $3.50 to $685.. and good
hogs sold largely above s6.45. Quotations:
Good to choice medium and
heavy.-.---.-- 90 624o-g9
Mixed and heavy pack1ng.-..--- $b.204b-f0
Good to choice light weights. 6.45q6.61h
Common to fair light weights. 5.20U6.40
Common to good pigs............ BAT
Roughs b.75Q6.40
Sheep Receipts, $50; shipments none.
There is a decrease OF about 300 sheep
in the receipts thus far this week COM
pared with the same time last week and
a gain of about 100 over the corresponding
time a year ago. The receipts to-day were
larger than at any time heretofore this
week, but not quite as large as a week
ago or a year ago. Sales indicate that
there was an absence of strictly top kinds
in their class, but aside from that the
quality did not differ materially from the
average heretofore this week. Practically
all regular buyers were In the market,
and, although there was no urgent de-
mand. IL required all of the supply 10 fill
orders. and a good clearance was made in
season at quotably unchanged prices COM
pared with yesterday. A few lambs were
good enough to bring $3.50, but $50 was
practically the top for the kind here. and
other sales ranged from $3.50 10 Sc. A few
punches OF sheep sold at S.25 and decent
to good kinds were reported at &.50n5.
Bucks sold at $3d3.75. Quotations:
Good to choice lambs. ..............$5 IS. 75n6.5
Common to medium lambs.......... 450d5.@
Good to choice yearlings....-....... 5-00a5.5
Good to choice 4.V0u5.GO
Common to medium sheep.-........ 2.50l3.75
Stockers and feeding sheep......-.. OOn3.0
Bucks. per 100 250q3.5O
INTERSTATE STOCKYARDS, INDIAN
APOLIS, April 4-Cattle-Receipts light;
Sbi1roaD+s NON The market shouva M