Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-22

the week Raws continue strong in the
east, scoring another slight advance. The
month has been 5-i6 cent or more than
30 cents per hundred weight AS compared
with a year ago, the price Is about h-cent
per pound higher. The short crop talk Is
the bullish feature. and holders Of sugar
ere elated over their apparent control OF
Coffee-The New York option market has
been somewhat erratic, first scoring de-
clines with much LIQUIDATION and then re-
Q firmer feeling senerally based on stronger
cables from Havre and Brazil spot coftee
narEet n s.o being ws particulsriy e strong With no
change in quotativ7s. The fluctuations In
the option mariet are largely due to the
switching their holdings from March TO
Teas@There Is no change in the tea sit
uations although the movement 10 contin-
4 uing 10 improve. All lines are firm. with
| the cheaper Grades as scarce as ever. No
change in quotations.
splces-'The recent flrn'ness in the spice
market, especially in pepper, holds about
steady. Trading Is nominal, with no price
/ changes to note.
| an advance about every week OF late. The
better grades are selling IN the local mar
lket. \ cent higher than a week ago. The
buT1ish sentiment in the south, based on
1 the strong statistical situation, stiii pre-
Tapioca--very quiet. The buying IS prlnci-
and unchanged.
strong and moving well. There is nc
change TO note in quotations
| Canned Fruits-The Lenten season seems
1 20 have stimulated business all along the
canned goods line, With the California prod
ncts having the call. Nearly everything 4
firm. California peaches are actually
scarce. There has been no apprecabie
change in price quotations in the loca
/ Canned Veeetables--The orders Being re-
ceived are raars numerous. Tomatoes con
tinue STEADY. Peas very firm and corr
easy. No price changes to note.a As eOor
as lake navigation opens, which Is ex
pected TO be some time in April, because o.
the lesser freight rate by water Il is sup
posed that tomatoes will sell a trifl'
cheaper, unless the consumpuve damapt
should be such as 20 cause sufficient ad
vance TO absorb the difference in freight.
Canned Fish-The principal interest still
centers around spot salmon, which con
finues firm and scarce. The usual Lentel
demand at this season is responsible for
heavy movement in al lines OF cannes
} fish.
4 Dried Fruits-These goods are also beinl
I affected by the Lenten season demand, IN
/ creased quantities going rapidly into con
| sumption. Prunes and raisins are especial,
| feeling the effect OF the stimulated condi
tons Jobbers generally look fer reaction
In the raisin market following the recen
declines; IL Is believed that they haV
I I touched bottom and that a healthy, firn
: market win follow. Raspberries, while stil
llF-~HNilAlAk
| very weak at last weeks decline and ar
going slow. requiring much effort on tn
Il part OF holders to make sales. In peache
i, | the feeling Is strong and they are movin
well at last weeks quotations. WithOu
any apparent cause. apples are extremel
dun and quiet.
Syrups and Molasses-There are n
changes 20 report In conditions or price
during the week The market holds stead
but quiet.
! lighter western receipts OF hogs at mos
D | all points and heavy buying by some Q
| the packing interests Lard Is up anothe
/. q cent in the local market.
Salt Fish--An lines are receiving a fi
share OF attention from nearly all quarter
! The Lenten season Is now on and fish Z
All kinds. being about the cheapest artlel
: Of food on the market at the present tim,
J, Is receiving a heavy consumptive demans
Local Jobbers report about the largest fis
\, business ever known. Not only salt fisl
. but smoked fish and fish Of every descri4
! ti0n are ~ active demand and movin
4 lively. Maekerel holds firm. Bioaters an
= herring OF all kinds continue cheap and az
4 the heaviest sellers. Practically no change
In quotations since last week.