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The  Michigan  Tradesman.

GRAND  RAPIDS,  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER  25,  1880.

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NO  FARMERS  THERE.

Character of  the  Men  who  Originated 

the P.  of I.

As promised  last week,  T h e  T r a d e s­
man  begins  with  this issue a history of 
the  movement  commonly known  as  the 
Patrons of  Industry.  The narrative will 
comprise a series of  six articles, treating 
the  subject  exhaustively under  the  fol­
lowing general heads :
1.  The originators of  the movement.
2.  Hatching  the  plan and how it was re­
3.  The State convention.
4.  The national convention.
5.  Present status of  the order.
6.  Its eifects on legitimate trade and how 

ceived.

to combat it.

TH E  ORIGINATORS.

It is a somewhat  common  remark that 
farmers  are  not,  as a rule, originators— 
that they do  not  invent their plows, nor 
even  their  lightning  rods;  yet  they are 
the  constant  prey  of  swindlers  of  all 
classes, from  the  alleged  inventor  of  a 
tin  washing  machine to the fellow  who 
secures a signature to a raised note.

Considering  the  gullibility of  the  av­
erage  farmer, then, it is  not  at  all  sur­
prising  that 
three  men  should  have 
gotten their heads together at Port Huron 
a  few  years  ago  and  hatched a scheme 
by which  the  farmer  could  be  made to 
bleed  most  liberally.  Nor  is  it  at  all 
surprising that none of  these  men  were 
farmers, nor  that  one  w7as  at  the same 
time  in  the  employ  of  a  railroad—a 
species  of  employment  which  does  not 
usually tend to promote  the  profoundest 
sympathy  for  the  rural  portion  of  our 
population.

The  wheel  horse  of  the  Patrons  of 
Industry  is  F. W. Vertican,  a  superan­
nuated  Presbyterian  preacher,  about  60 
years of  age,  whose  last  pastorate  was 
at  Tyre,  Sanilac  county. 
It  is  under­
stood  that  the  parting  with  his  last 
charge  was  not  of  a particularly  affec­
tionate character, and  quiet  rumors  are 
rife to the effect that  the  gentleman is a 
trifle  too  thrifty to  be a consistent  fol­
lower of  the Cross.

The second member of  the triumvirate 
sails under  the  name  of  F.  H.  Krause. 
He is a German by birth,  but has enough 
Yankee blood coursing through his veins 
to render him a tolerably shrewd schemer. 
He  is  about  forty  years  old,  with  a 
swarthy complexion,  chin  whiskers and 
thick-set  frame.  He  does  not  attend 
church regularly and  his  reputation  for 
profanity is as wide as the Detroit River 
He formerly conducted a retail furniture 
store at Bad Axe,  but  report  has it that 
the enterprise ended in  disaster—for  his 
creditors.  Krause came out of the failure 
the same way he  is  coming out of the P 
of  I.  movement—first  best.  His  next 
occupation was as agent for bronze monu 
ments and tombstones, in which  he  was 
eminently successful, owing to the bogu: 
character of the business.  He  next  ap 
peared in the field as a detective in Uncle 
Sam’s Secret Service,  which brought him 
a  stipend  of  $120  per  month. 
In less 
than a month after President Cleveland’ 
retirement,  however,  he  was  removed 
from office for reasons  best known to his 
superiors, when he  resumed  active  con 
nection  with  his  newspaper,  the  Port 
Huron  Herold, a weekly  publication  in 
the German language. 
In the meantime 
he started a monthly paper in  the  inter­
ests of the P. of I.,  the  Patrons1  Guide.
Probably the most  mercenary  member 
of the trio—or triangle, as it is  called  in 
the  Cronin  murder  case—is I.  R. Wads 
worth, who is a decidedly slim individual 
of  fifty  winters,  with  black eyes and a 
swarthy complexion.  Until  April 1, of 
the present year, he was General Passen­
ger and Freight Agent of the Port Huron 
& Northwestern Railway—and the love a 
railroad man bears  the  farmer  is  prov­
erbial  the  world  over.  Having  spent 
several years,  while in the employ of the 
railway,  in devising methods of wringing 
exorbitant  transportation  charges  from 
the farmers, he was  well adapted to per­
form his part in the work  of  orginating 
a scheme which would put Vanderbilt or 
Gould to the blush.  He is inclined to be 
a little careless  in financial matters,  and 
is  everlastingly  “hard  up,”  no  matter 
how large his income may be.  A leading 
merchant  of  Port  Huron asserts that he 
would not trust him for a pound  of  tea, 
and it is current report that he still owes 
the men who plastered  his  house,  years 
ago.  Krause  bewails  the  fact  that  it 
“takes lots of money to run Wadsworth, 
and it appears to be  an  established  fact 
that his income as Supreme  Secretary  of 
the P. of I.  and his salary as Deputy Col 
lector of the Port of Port  Huron,  which 
brings him $150 per  month, are not suffi­
cient  to  enable  him  to  keep  his  head 
above water.

Such, in brief, are  the  men who origi­
nated and are  now  at  the  head  of  the 
Grand Order of  the Patrons of Industry.

A Remarkable  Set of Accounts.

|  From The Office.
• Most  of  our  readers,  no  doubt,  are 
fully acquainted with the writings of the 
celebrated  Daniel  Defoe,  better  known 
to  the  juvenile  portion  of 
the  com­
munity on account  of  his  authorship of 
“Robinson  Crusoe”  than  for  any  other 
reason.  Daniel  Defoe  was  a  genius in 
his  way—erratic,  versatile  and  incon­
sistent.  His  life  reads  like  a romance, 
and some of  the  gems  which he has  left 
behind are wonderful  in their way.  The 
article  published  in  the  April  issue of 
this  paper,  entitled,  “A  Queer» Set  of 
Books,”  has  suggested  to a correspond­
ent in Baltimore the story of  Ted Oliver, 
and  we  are  indebted to him for the  fol­
lowing  excerpt  from  “The  Complete 
English  Tradesman,”  by  Daniel  Defoe, 
brought out  about 1725:
I have  heard of  a  tradesman,  indeed, 
that could not Write,  and  yet he supplied 
the defect with so many ingenious knacks 
of  his own to secure the account of what 
people  owed  him,  and  was  so  exact in 
doing it, and then took such  care to have 
but  very short  accounts  with  anybody, 
that  he  brought  this  method  to  be  in 
every way an equivalent to  writing; and, 
as I often  told  him,  with half  the study 
and  application  that  those  things  cost 
him, he might  have  learned to write and 
keep  books,  too.  He  made  notches  on 
sticks  for  all  the  middling  sums  and 
scored with  chalk  for lesser things.  He 
had  drawers  for  every  particular  cus­
tomer’s  name,  which  his  memory  sup­
plied,  for  he  knew  every  particular 
drawer,  though  he  had a great many,  as 
well as if  their  faces  had  been  painted 
on them.  He had innumerable figures to 
signify what he would have written if he 
could,  and his shelves and  boxes  always 
put  me  in  mind  of  the  Egyptian  hier­
oglyphics.  and  nobody could  understand 
anything of  them but himself.
It was an  odd  thing to see him when a 
country chap came up to  settle  accounts 
with  him.  He  would  go  to  a  drawer 
directly,  among  such  a  number  as  was 
amazing;  in that drawer was nothing but 
little  pieces  of  split  sticks,  like  laths, 
with  chalk  marks  on them,  all as unin­
telligible as the signs of  the zodiac to an 
old school mistress who  teaches the horn 
book.  Every stick  had  notches  on  one 
side for single  pounds, on the other  side 
for  tens of  pounds,  and  so  higher;  and 
the  length  and  breadth also had its sig­
nification,  and  the  color,  too,  for  they 
were painted  in  some  places  with  one 
color,  and in some  places  with  another, 
by which he knew what goods  had  been 
delivered  for the  money;  and his way of 
casting  lip  was  very remarkable,  for he 
knew nothing of  figures,  but he  kept six 
poons  in a  place  on  purpose  near  his 
counter, which he took  out  when he had 
occasion  to  cast up any sum,  and laying 
the  spoons  in  a  row  before * him,  he 
counted upon them thus :
one odd 
One, 
another; 
spoon 
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By this  he  told  up to  six. 

two,  three, 
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If  he had 
any occasion to tell  any  further,  he  be­
gan again, as we do after  the  number 10 
in our  ordinary numeration;  and  by this 
method and running them up very quick, 
he  would  count  any number  under  36, 
which was six spoons of  six  spoons,  and 
then,  by  the  strength  of  his  head,  he 
could  number  as  many  more  as  he 
pleased,  multiplying  them  always  by 
sixes,  but never higher.
This tradesman  was  indeed a country 
shopkeeper,  but he was so considerable a 
dealer  that  he  became  mayor  of  the 
place he lived in;  and his  posterity have 
been very considerable traders there ever 
since, and  they show  their  great-grand­
father’s  six  counting  spoons  and  his 
hieroglyphics  to this day.
After  some  time  the  old  tradesman 
bred  up  two  of  his  sons to do his  bus­
iness, and his two sons having learned to 
write, brought books  into  the  counting- 
house,  things their father had never used 
before.  But the old man kept to his old 
method for all that, and  would  cast up a 
sum  and  make  up  an  account with his 
spoons  and  his  drawers  as soon as they 
could  with  their  pen and ink,  if  it was 
not too full of  small articles, and that he 
had always avoided in his business.

Smokers’  Freemasonry.

From the New Y ork Tribune.
“There  is  a  kind of  Freemasonry be­
tween  smokers in the  United States that 
I have  never  seen  in my own country,” 
said  a  Canadian  visitor  to  a  reporter, 
“and the first time it came  under my ob­
servation  it  annoyed me. 
I was  sitting 
on a Central Park bench  smoking a cigar, 
when  a man  approached  me  and  said: 
‘Have  you got  fire  there?’ 
‘I don’t un­
derstand  you,’  I replied. 
‘Will you give 
‘I  don’t  think  I 
me a light ?’  he  said. 
have a match left,’  I answered, feeling in 
my  pocket.  T  don’t  want a match,’ he 
said,  ‘your weed’ll do,’  reaching  out  his 
hand  for  my  cigar. 
I  felt  rather  an­
noyed at what 1 thought his impertinence 
in  trying  to  form  my acquaintance and 
replied:  ‘I  have  not  the  pleasure  of 
knowing  you,  sir,  and  1  don’t  care  to 
have  you  handle  the cigar I have in my 
mouth,  anyway.’  He  seemed  surprised 
at my refusal, but said nothing.
“Since  then  I  find  everybody does it 
here.  Men  accost  an  entire  stranger, 
use  his  weed  to  light  their  own,  say 
‘thank  you,’  and  pass  on  without  the 
least  inclination  to  start a conversation 
or anything like that. 
I  have  seen  the 
newsboy borrow a light from a merchant, 
and a negro  do  so  from a swell,  and  it 
has even come  to  be a point of  etiquette 
for the  lender  first  to give a strong puff 
on his cigar to make it burn brightly and 
then knock the  ashes off  before  present­
ing it.  There is no reasonable  objection 
to it, I suppose, as  the  part of  the cigar 
that  is  put  between,  the  lips  is  not 
touched;  but I never saw it at home  that 
1 remember,  probably  because  we  look 
upon cigars there  as  rather extravagant 
luxury,  anyway,  nearly all the smokers 
habitually using  the  pipe. 
It surprised 
me  at  first in this city to see  everybody 
smoking  cigars,  from  the  millionaire 
down to the car driver.”

“Big time to-night,” the drummer said,
“To-morrow’s Sunday, and now’s our chance 

As to supper they sat them down;
To illuminate the town.”

“Good!”  cried Bill Barnes, the jolliest— 
“Yes;  let’s forget our trouble now 

The favorite of all;
And hold high carnival.”

The supper done, the mail arrives;
With fresh quotations—up or down—

Each man his letters scanning.
His busy brain is cramming.

But Bill—whv, what’s come over him—
He says, just as his pards start forth:

Why turned so quick about
“I guess 1 won’t go out.”

His letter bore no written word,
Only a tracing of a hand—

No prayer from vice to flee,
A baby hand—of three.

What picture comes before his mind—
What does his memory  paint?
A baby at her mother’s knee—
His little white-robed  saint.
What cares a man for ridicule 
Bill slept in peace, his brow was smoothed 

WTho wins a victory grand?
By a shadowy little  hand.

Naught like the weak things of this world 
No shield between man’s soul and wrong 

The power of sin  withstands;
Like a little baby hand.

My  Chum’s High Ideals.

intended  for 

My  chum  and  I  were  more 

Wm. H. Maher, in the American Grocer.
When I was  nearly 16  years  old,  and 
had  then  been four  years  at  work,  an 
opportunity came  by which  I  was  able 
to  go  a  term  to  boarding  school;  one 
known as a  Literary Institution,  in  the 
catalogue  and  advertisements. 
I  look 
back  at  those  days  as  the  pleasantest 
of  my life.  The windows  of  the world 
were then  opened for  me. 
It  was  my 
first experience  of  life away from home. 
Eighty boys  of  us  met  almost  upon  a 
level,  and each had a chance  to  measure 
himself  with  his  fellows,  both  in  the 
recitation  rooms and  in  every place 
school-life.  The  study  and  sleeping 
rooms  were  each 
two 
scholars,  and one’s  chum was so much a 
part of  one’s  self  that he either became 
very dear,  or  was hated most intensely.
than 
brothers  to  each  other.  How  like 
dream our  life  there  seems!  Nothing 
about  the  school  in  any  way  pointed 
towards  luxury.  Drawing  its  support 
from the sons of  New  England farmers 
almost exclusively,  it was necessary that 
the  charges  should  be  very small;  and 
they were.  The  entire  cost  of  board 
tuition,  books and all the et ceteras  of  i 
fourteen weeks’ term,  was not much over 
$40.  We made our  own beds,  built  our 
fires,  cut up our  wood and took the  en 
tire care of  our  rooms.  Our board  was 
probably  very  plain,  but  that  was  of 
small importance,  for there was enough 
And, oh,  how  good it always tasted ! 
remembered  there  was  complaint  from 
some  pampered few  that  we  too  often 
had  hash for  breakfast.  Great  O sar 
how ridiculous that seemed !  There was 
an abundance of  it;  it  was well cooked 
and  we  sat  down  with  such  appetite: 
that  no  roast  duck  in  later  years  ha: 
ever  tasted  half  so  good  to me as that 
hash did in those days. 
If  I  could have 
that appetite  now  what  wouldn't I giv 
for i t !
We  were  expected  to be in bed by  10 
o’clock,  or  very  soon  thereafter,  but 
there were no rules about going to sleep 
Chum and I often lay there and  planned 
out our future till  long  after  midnight 
He was the only child of  a small  village 
tradesman;  his father  was  very “close’ 
in his expenses,  and Walter was as limit- 
ted in his spending  money as any of 
But there  was  no  limit  in  the  great 
future for him.  My career  seemed to be 
very plainly marked out—office assistant 
of  a factory in a little village.  But  the 
whole world was before  Walter,  and he 
proposed to conquer  it.  First,  he  was 
going to get out  of  the  village and con 
nect himself with something in  Hartford 
What that something was to be he neither 
knew nor worried about. 
It would be in 
the line of  his life  work.  Then, having 
got a foothold,  he would  work  his  way 
upward and onward.
In 
our  village  school he was a dull,  heav 
scholar,  and he had no  warm friendship 
with anyone.  At Suffield he studied dili 
gently, taking front rank  in his  classe 
and  he  had as many friends  among  the 
boys  as  any  one  there.  His  nature 
seemed  to  develop  every  day  towards 
making  him the man  he  desired  to  be 
and when I left the school and went back 
to work he  was one  of  the leading boy 
both  in  his  classes  and  on  the  school 
grounds.
There  are  those  at  boarding  school 
who rejoice  when the term  or  the  year 
I know this is so,  but  I  do  not 
closes. 
understand it. 
In that time of life when 
it is so easy to  swear  eternal friendship 
and  have it as  real as anything  is  ever 
real in after-life,  I do not  see  how  one 
can look at the parting  hour  with aught 
but  sadness. 
It is  well  that  there  are 
times in life  when  one  can  thoroughly 
believe  in  friendship  and  his  friends. 
When  grey hairs  greet us all such faith 
has  long  passed  away. 
Friends  have 
been found to be friends so long as,  and 
no longer than,  we  added  to  their  im­
portance or were their benefactors.
But oh, the  glow  of  first friendships, 
when  the boy is  merging  into the man ! 
How  painful  werfe  the  last  walks  to­
gether;  how bright the promise of  all we 
were to be to each other !  What pictures 
of  future visits;  what frequent and long 
letters  would pass between us;  how fer­
vently we promised to be true till death !
And  these  promises  are  not  words 
merely.  They are  true  when  they are 
spoken,  and they are the only frindships 
that ever  continue  to  blossom  through 
life.  There is  no  bargain  and  sale  in 
those golden days; no quid pro quo; they 
are forgotten  awhile  when one is in the 
busy world,  only to appear  again  when 
you can creep  away from busy cares and 
talk with the old friend over those happy 
days.  Holmes  is  right;  there  are  no 
times like the old  times;  but  when  you

I used to watch him with  wonder. 

and 1 admit  this  we are numbering our­
selves with those who have passed out of 
the new times into the old.
As I sat at my office desk,  when school 
had begun, I enjoyed my  chum’s  letters 
even as 1 had before enjoyed  him.  Con­
fidence  in  himself was growing,  and  his 
plans for his future were widening.  Our 
illage life to him was nauseating  in  its 
littleness  and  its  narrow  bounds.  He 
as intending  to  soar  high,  but his let­
ters harped upon the  fact that men must 
iearu to labor and to wait.  He  pointed 
out that most boys went to the  city  and 
were in too great hurry for success;  they 
took up with the first thing offered them, 
and rarely ever went away farther.  Not 
with  his  plans.  Life  was long, he 
said. 
It was the first step that counted. 
To end right  one  must  begin right, and 
there was always  room  at  the top,  once 
ou had begun to climb.
I never admired  Walter  so  much as 1 
did  while reading these letters.  My own 
soul  echoed  their  sentiments,  but I had 
been handicapped  and  compelled  to get 
work  at  once;  nothing better  was  ever 
expected of me.  But it was good to see 
a boy who was going to be master of him- 
elf,  and would strive,  first and  last,  for 
noble things.
My work was not many miles from  the 
chool, so  that  chum and I had frequent 
meetings,  but the  only  drawback  to  my 
pleasure was that 1 feared he  was  grow­
ing away from  me. 
I had helped him at 
school, both  with his  lessons  and in his 
intercourse  with  the  boys, but  he  had 
long  passed  the  point  where  I  could 
longer  assist  him. 
In  fact,  we  both, 
almost  unconsciously,  began  to  talk of 
the time when  he,  having achieved suc­
cess, would help me both financially  and 
socially.  He  would  secure me a better 
place in the city than I could  ever  have 
where I  was, and he would,  through  his 
friends, place me  on  the  highest  social 
pinnacle.
When he left school we  spent  several 
days together,  and then he went  back  to 
I knew he would be  slow  in 
his father. 
striking out for himself, but a year passed 
and still he had made no beginning.  His 
letters,  however,  had all the old  ring  of 
confidence,  and  my  faith  in him never 
wavered.  When next I heard  of  him  it 
was through a mutual  friend,  who  told 
me Walter was at work in Hartford.
I was not surprised at his  silence,  and 
I was overjoyed  that  he  had  begun his 
career in his own  way in the capital city 
of the State.
Months  passed  on.  and  still  I  heard 
I met one of our  old 
nothing from him. 
schoolmates, and,  in discussing the boys, 
we  came  to  Walter. 
“Had I met  him 
lately?”  he  asked. 
“No;”  and  I  told 
him of his beginning in the city;  of  the 
glorious  future  before  him, and of  the 
persistent  and  patient  way that he had 
set about his career.
Douglass laughed as he said,  “So  you 
take stock in all  that  kind  of  gush, do 
you?”
“I take unlimited stock  in  Walter,” I 
aid;  “he is just the fellow to do what he 
sets out to do.”
“Then  he  set  out  to  be  famous in a 
very modest way,” said Donglass;  “he is 
doing work you or I would not touch.”
“I don’t believe it,” I said,  “or  there 
is more to it than you  saw;  did  he  tell 
you of it himself?”
“No;  he acted as if  he  was  ashamed, 
and I asked  no  questions;  but I have an 
acquaintance  in  the  same  store  and  I 
questioned him.”

packages.”

It was  too  true. 

“What store is he in?”
“Brown  &  Thompson’s;  he  delivers 
“What!  Surely you are joking?”
“Not a bit of it.  I am giving you facts. 
His talk about high ideals is all boshv he 
is delivering dry goods packages  at  $4  a 
week.”
I  carefully tied up 
his letters and laid them  away  with  my 
school compositions,  but  we  never  after 
referred  to  the  old  fancies.  Coming 
across the letters to-day, and Walter long 
since  dead. I am tempted  to  write  this 
little  sketch  for  the  benefit  of  all the 
youth  with  noble  ambitions  and  lofty 
ideals,  who  graduated a few weeks ago, 
and who intend to lift  the  world  out  of 
its dreary commonplaceness.

Yes;  there is always room at  the  top. 

So very few get there!

How a Drummer Learned a Lesson.
“No  more flirting for  me,  boys,”  re­
marked a drummer  to  some  of  his  ac­
quaintances  as  they  sat  smoking  and 
chaffiing  at  the  Morton,  Sunday night. 
“I used to go  without  smoking  when  1 
was dying for a cigar,  just so I could go 
into a ladies’ car.  But  I’m  cured.  On 
my last run into  Lansing  I  met  a  nice 
young lady.  She was  agreeable,  and of 
course  I  made  myself  as  nearly so  as 
possible.  Had a pleasant half hour with 
her before we  reached  the  station,  and 
of course when we  got  off  there I asked 
her  if  there  were  any parcels  I  could 
carry for  her.  She smiled bewitchingly 
and said I might help her  if  I  would be 
so kind.  Then she  pointed  to  the  seat 
right behind where we were sitting,  and 
there were three  babies,  assorted  sizes, 
asleep.  She said they were hers.  Well, 
I was in for it,  so I picked up the biggest 
ones, one on either arm,  while  she  took 
the kid.  We  marched  out and found  a 
carriage,  and I put her in and was about 
to say good-day, when she  smiled  again 
so bewitchingly and  asked  me to get in. 
I  couldn’t  refuse,  you  know, so I went 
along.  We drove somewhere beyond the 
capitol and stopped  before a nice house. 
A man came running  out,  lifted out the 
babies,  kissed them, lifted out the young 
woman, kissed  her  two  or  three  times 
and told the driver he could  go.  Would 
you believe  it,  she  was  so  spooney on 
that husband of hers she never said good 
by to me  nor  looked  in my direction  at 
all;  and that ain’t the worst of it. 
I had 
to pay the carriage hire  myself  and lost 
half  a  day’s  time in the bargain.  That 
woman cured ’ me  of  flirting so long as I 
live.”1

MIRTH  l KRAUSE,
Shoe

DEALEES  IN

FRENCH  TOILET, 
SAFETY  BARREL, 
GILT  EDGE, 
RAVEN  GLOSS, 
BIXBY’S  ROYAL, 
SPANISH  GLOSS, 
BROWN’S  FRENCH.

D

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g

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Polish
Blacking.

BIXBY’S  “3 B,”

JACQUOT’S  FRENCH,
BARTLETT’S  “ V  U  ” 

GENUINE  1.  «■

i New  Yurt  G°^ee  R « 8'

A bill of fare  of  over  fifty  different well pre­
pared dishes to select from, at only 5 cents each. 
Ladies as well as gentlemen have found that the 
New York Coffee Rooms is the place to eat.

Trv our eatables once and you will always there­

after be a steady customer.

F .  M,

B E A C H ,  P r o p .
61

Pearl  Street.

Daniel  G.  Garnsey, 

EXPERT  ACCOUNTANT

AND

Adjuster  of  Fire  Losses.
Twenty Years Experience.  References furnished 
2 4   F o u n ta in  St., G ran d  R ap id a, M ich .

if  desired.

1 8 6   E A ST   F U L T O N   ST.

The  Leading  Laiindrg

IN  GRAND  RAPIDS.

Any one wishing agency in towns outside 

will please  write  for terms.

[Successor  to  D. D. COOK.]

O T T E   B R O S .,  P r o p s
F r a n k  
,
SHOW  GASES

M A N U FA C TU R ER   OF

Prices  Lower  than  those  of 
any competitor.  Write for cata­
logue and  prices.

Wholesale and  Retail Dealer in

106 Kent St,  -  Grand Rapids, Mich,
G. H. Behnke
COAL,

W O O D
Flour, Feed,  Grain,  Han,  Straw,  Etc

3 0   E a st B r id g e   St.,  C orn er K e n t. 

WEST SIDE YARD:

Winter St., one block south of Shawmut Ave..

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

THE  GREAT

EDMUND B.DIKEMRN
Watch Jiaker 

s Jeweler,
44  CANAL  SY„
Grani Rapids,  -  p h .

W a r r e n

"Elixir  of

C i g a r

Will be ready Sept.  1.

Price, $55 delivered.

Send orders at once to
EO, T. WARREN  »  C0„ Flint,WiEh.

U1SI Y

ADAMS  X  BO/S

MILLINERY OPENING

From Sept.  19 to 26.

A.  Fine  Display  of  Pattern  Hats and

Novelties.

9 0   M o n r o e   S tre e t,

OPPOSITE  THE  MORTON  HOUSE,

Cherryman  &  Bowen,

Undertakers  and  Embalmers,

IM M ED IA TE A TT EN T IO N  G IV E N  TO CALLS DAY  O B  N IG H T .
5  S o u th   D iv isio n   St,

T e le p h o n e   1 0 0 0 . 

G R A N D   R A P ID S .

Lady assistant  when  desired.

Wool  lliehinan  BUSINESS  UNIVERSITY 
m i   jd lG R ip il  AND NORMAL SCHOOL. 
(Originally Lean’s Business College—Est’blished 8 y ’rs.
A  thoroughly  equipped,  permanently  estab­
lished and pleasantly located College.  The class 
rooms have been  especially  designed in accord­
ance with the latest approved plans.  The faculty 
s composed of the most competent and practical 
teachers.  Students graduating from  this  Insti­
tution MUST be efficient and PRACTICAL.  The 
best of references  furnished  upon  application 
Our Normal Department is in charge  of  expert 
enced teachers of established reputation.  Satis 
factory  boarding  places  secured  for  all  who 
apply to us.  Do not go  elsewhere  without  first 
personally  interviewing  or  writing  us  for full 
particulars. 
Investigate  and  decide  for  your 
selves.  Students may enter at any time.  Address 
West Michigan Business University and Normal 
-to  oi  93  9R nr»H  *27  South  Division  St..
School,  19, 21, 23, 25 and 
Grand Rapids, Mich.

J. U. Lean,

A. E. Yebex, 
Sec’y and Treas.

Principal.
S .  G.  K e te h a m ,

D E A L E R  

IN

Lime, Hair,  Cement, Brick, 

Stucco,  Sewer  Pipe,  Tile, 
Fire Brick and Fire Olay

1 4   W e st  B r id g e   S t.,  G ran d   R apids,  M
B u s i n e s s   P r a c t i c e
n o w Q U + w i o n t   at  the  Grand Rapids 
u e p a r i m e n i   Business College. Ed­
ucates pupils to transact and  record  business as 
it is done by our best  business  houses.  It  pays 
to go to  the  best.  Shorthand  and  Typewriting 
also thoroughly taught.  Send for circular.  Ad 
dress A.  S.  P A R IS H ,  successor to C. G. Swens 
berg.

(Ililskßgon  Papßr  Go

To  the  Book and  Stationery  Trade

Dealers in

We are  now  State  Agents  for 
Messrs. Harper Brothers’ School 
Books  and  can  furnish  them  at 
the publishers’ prices.

Eaton,  Lyon  &  Co.

20  &  22  Monroe  St.,

GRAND  RAPIDS,

MICH.

FINE  STATIONERY,  WRAPPING
PAPERS, PAPER BAGS, TWINES, 

WOODEN  DISHES,  ETC.

Mail  Orders  Promptly  Filled.

44 Pine St.,  Muskegon, Mich

Magie  Goffßß  Roastßr

The Best in the World.

Bartlett Pears

Are in good demand and we have 
a large trade in them. 
Send us 
what  you  have  to  ship  to  this 
market.  Write for quotations to

BÄRNEYY  BROS,,  B tago,

Show Case

M A K E R S .

3rißßs Lower than Ed ßr

QUÄLITY  THE  BEST.

W r it e   for  P r ic e s.

63—65 CANAL  ST.

‘•Imitation the Sincerest Flattery.”

CAUTION

---- TO----SMOKERS

B ew are of an imitation of  our  great  R ecord 
B reakers  Cigar,  put  on  the  market by a firm 
calling themselves J. L. Neebe &  Co.,  and made 
under the name “ R ecord  Ke e p e r.”   They have 
had copied  an  exact  imitation  of  our  R ecord 
B r ea kers  label  in every  particular  excepting 
the name  “Keeper.”  This  is  done  to  deceive 
the public and we caution all  smokers and deal 
ers to see that they get the genuine article when 
calling  for  “ R ecord  B rea k er s.”  Our  name 
appears conspicuously on every box.  Don’t  be 
deceived  with  this  imitation  of  “RECORD 
BREAKERS.”  the  best  5-cent  cigar  sold  in 
America,  and  be  sure  every  time  you  seethe 
name in box.
CO.,
GEO.  MOEBS  &
M an u fa ctu rers,

i  W O O D W A R D   A V E .,  D E T R O IT .

(F o r m e r ly  8 h r iv e r . W e a th e r ly  & Co.) 

CONTRACTORS  F O R

Galiianiied Iron  Bornie«,

Plumbing X beating Work,
Mantels

Pumps, Pipes,  Etc., 
and  Grates.

W eatherly  &  Pulte,

G R A N D   R A P ID S ,

Allen D u r f e e. 

A. D.  Leavenw orth.

A lle n   D u rfee  &  Co.,
FUNEREE  DIREGY0R8,

1 0 3   O tta w a   S t.,  G rand   R a p id s.
Fehsenfeld  &  Grammel,
B R O O MS !

( S u c c e s s o rs  to Steele & Gardner.) 

Manufacturers of

Whisks,  Toy  Brooms, Broom Corn, Broom 
Handles, and all Kinds  of  Broom Materials. 
1 0   a n d   12  P la in fie ld   A v e .,  G rand   R a p id s

W M .  M  C L A R K ,

Manufacturer  of

ßilstom  piadß  Shirts

Fit and Quality Guaranteed.

W m •  B ru m m eler
Tinware,  Glassware  ani  Notions.

Rags,  Rubbers  and  Metals  bought  at  Market 

JO B B E R   O F

7 6   S P R IN G   S T .,  G R A N D   R A P ID S , 

WE  CAN  UNDERSELL  ANY  ONE  ON  TINWARE.

Prices.

Having on hand a large  stock of No 

Roasters—capacity  35  lbs.—1  will  sell 
them  at  very  low  prices.  Write  for 
Special Discount.

ROBT.  S.  WEST,

4 8 -5 0   L o n g   St.,  C L E V E L A N D ,  O H IO .

Our cutting is  done  by  Chas.  R.  Remington, 
who was for  nine  years  cutter  for  Gardiner & 
Baxter, who  wiU  cordially  welcome  his  many 
friends in the  trade.

7  P e a r l  S t.,  G rand   R a p id s,  M ich .

EATON, LYON & CO.’S EXHIBIT
At  the  Michigan  State  Phar­

maceutical  Convention.

The  exhibit  at  Rooms  114  and  115, 
Plankinton  Hotel,  Detroit,  in  charge  of 
Mr.  J.  L.  Kymer,  of  the  firm,  George 
Raynor, Walter B.  Dudley and Gilbert J. 
Haan,  was  one  of  the  features  of  the 
meeting.  Such  an  elegant  display  of 
comb  and  brush  sets,  odor  cases,  work 
boxes,  smokers’  sets,  collar  and  cuff 
boxes,  frames  and  mirrors,  lap tablets, 
writing  desks,  bronze  novelties,  photo­
graph  albums,  autograph  and 
scrap 
albums, toy, juvenile  and  miscellaneous 
books, has  never  before  been  showrn in 
Michigan, surpassing even their owrn fine 
displays  of  former  years.  Visiting 
druggists,  as well as  other  dealers visit­
ing the exposition,  were  no  less  aston­
ished  at  the  low  prices  named  on  the 
goods than at the extent and  elegance  of 
the display.  Many new  customers  have
placed their orders and their  sales  have 
exceeded  their  most  sanguine anticipa­
tions.

VISITING  BUYERS.

8 Cooper, Jamestown 
J F Mann, Lisbon 
Griggs & Lyon# Fulton
John Smith, Ada 
Lamoreaux &  tteerman,
L Maier. Fisher Station
Carrington & North,  Trent 

Eli Runnels# Com ing 
Geo A Sage# Rockford 
R Purdy# Lake 
John Gunstra, Lamont 
J A Phelps, Ada 
E E Hewitt.  Rockford 
Fruitport
C Gregory# Fennville 
W C Cramer,  Harbor Sprgs G H Walbrink. Allendale 
G S Putnam. Fruitport 
Alex Denton. Howard  City J Raymond. Berlin 
McAuley & Co, Edgerton  W S Adkins, Morgan 
Vallier & Pearson,Fremont H Seegmiller, Kingsley 
A J Hal8ted&Son,Muskegon  H  Van Noord. Jamestown 
Warne & Calkins, E Jordan John Damstra,  Gitchell 
J N Wait, Hudsonville 
D W Shattuck. W ayland 
L C Granger, Charlotte
Walling Bros,Lamont 
M Fordham <ft Co, Elmira  D H Decker, Zeeland 
W H Hicks, Morley 
A Purchase, So Blendon
Jacob Jesson# Muskegon 
J L Purchase, Bauer 
Dean Bros, Freesoil 
M Minderhout, Hanley
Maston & Hammond,
Geo E Mills, Petoskey 
S C Scott, Howard City 
Grandville •
Bafaker B'*os, Drenthe
E S Botsford, Dorr 
W A Swarts& Son,Fennville Wm Karsten.  Beaver  Dam 
L W Cole, Petoskey 
Dr E A Parkinson,
Traverse City
D E W atters, Freeport 
Dr  C N Snyder,  Shawtown H M Hemstreet, Bellaire 
Frank N Cornell, Sebewa 
J W Polland, Ashland 
Guy M Garwood,  Petoskey G K Coffee, White Cloud 
T Armock, W right 
A L Dennis & Co,  New  Era

FOR SALE,  WANTED,  ETC.

507

man. 

509

B U S IN E S S   C H A N C E S .

Lock Box 92, West Bay City#  Mich. 

ated in No. 1 location in West  Bay  City.  Address 

Advertisements will be inserted  under  this  head for 
two  cents  a  word  the  first  insertion  and  one cent a 
word  for  each  subsequent  insertion.  No  advertise­
ment taken for less than 25 cents.  Advance  payment. 
F o r   sa l e —d r u g  st o r e a n d stoc k sit u a t e d  in 
a lumbering town;  go >d farm ing  country around, 
a very desirable place for a good physician.  Address 
Box 442. Alpena, Mich. 
IX)R  SALE—A  CuEAN STOCK OF  GROCERIES, 81TU- 
F~7)^ALE^IGHTY^SEVEN"CORDS OF 18-INCH DRY 
EARE  CHANCE—DRUG STOCK  FOR  SALE;  WELL 

located, thoroughly established and doing a good 
paying business;  stock  new  and  well-selected;  terms 
easy;  will lease  or  sell fixtures;  a fine  opening for  a 
physician.  Address Lock Box 142, Hastings, Mich. 
__________________________________  
506
F o r   sa l e —f a n c y   a n d   d r y   g o o d s  s t o r e-
Well established;  invoice  about $1,500;  in the city 
of  Grand  Rapids.  Address  No.  503,  care  Michigan 
503
Tradesman. 
OR  SAL.E—AT  A BARGAIN—GOOD, CLEAN, FRESH 
stock  of  general  merchandise,  situated  in  the 
can  be 

beech and maple wood# cut last  winter.  Address 

finest  resort  town  in  Northern  Michigan; 
bought  cheap  for  cash. Address  A.  Mather,  care
Michigan Tradesman. 
501

Frank L. Fuller, Ashton, Mich. 

510

508

plete  and  in  good  location; 

OR  SALE—DRUG  STOCK  AND  FIXTURES—COM- 
located  in  West 
Owo8so;  prosperous,  paying  business;  stock  will 
inventory about $1,500;  will  give a bargain  for  cash; 
This is an A  1  opportunity  for  a  bright  young  man. 
Address Geo. L. Lusk, Owosso, Mich. 

504

 

OR SALE  OR  TRADE—GENERAL  STOCK  IN GOOD 
location.  Address No. 507,  care  Michigan  Trades­

502

of about $13,000.  Address No. 502, care Tradesman.

Will inventory  $700  to  $800  and doing a business 

Fo r  sa l e—g r o c e r y  stock  in   go od  lo c a t io n
F o r   s a l e —bo o t  a n d  sh o e   sto c k- in v o ic e

between  82.00J  and  93,000;  connty  seat  Gratiot; 
only two exclusive stocks  In  town;  brick  store;  long 
lease;  going out business.  Call Box 99,  Ithaca,  Mich. 
________________________________________________497_
F o r   sa l e   —  n e w ,  c l e a n   st o c k  o f   f a n c y
groceries,  having  the cream of the trade in a city 
of 7.000 inhabitants;  stock will inventory about 83,500; 
rent reasonable;  best  location  in  the  city.  Address 
499
No. 499, care Michigan Tradesman. 
F o r   sa l e —a   g o o d  p a y in g   b u s in e s s—g o o d
Inquire  of  F.  J.  Detten 
reason for selling  out. 
490
thaler, 117 Monroe So.______ 

SIT U A T IO N S  W A N T E D .

WANTED —SITUATION  BY  A  YOUNG  MAN  OF 

five years’  experience  in  the  grocery  business; 
is also a graduate of Prof.  Ferris’ Business  College of 
Big  Rapids;  can  give  the  very  best  of  references. 
Address Lock  Box 835, Big Rapids, Mich._________ 491

M ISC E L L A N E O U S.

493

496 

F o r   h o o p s  a n d   h e a d in g —g e t  p r ic e s  fro m

Crescent Manufacturing Co.. Detroit.  Mich. 
ANTED—A LOCATION  FOR  THE HARDWARE OR 
furniture business.  Would buy out a small stock 
or take  a  partner  In  good  location.  Address,  S. A. 
Hewey, North Muskegon, Mich. 

ANTED—SEND  A POSTAL  TO THE 8UTLIFF COU- 
pon Pass Book Co.,  Albany,  N.  Y., for  samples 
of the new  Excelsior  Pass  Book,  the  m ost  complete 
and finest  on the  market  and  just  what  every mer­
chant should have  progressive merchants all over the 
country are now using them. 

ANTED—1,000 MORE MERCHANTS TO ADOPT OUR 
Improved Coupon  Pass  Book System.  Send for 

samples.  E. A. Stowe A Bro., Grand Rapids. 

i X)R  SALE-  GOOD  PAYING  BUSINESS—BAKERY 

and confectionery;  first-class  location;  reason for 
selling.  111  health  of  owner.  Address  No.  511,  care 
Michigan Tradesman. 
TT  PAYS  TO  SELL  “OXYTOCCIA”—SEND  FOR  CIR- 
X   cuiars.  terms.  Address,  Geo.  L.  Hager  &  Co., 
South Bend, Ind. 

494

437

114

511

TheMidiiganTradesman

AMONG THE TRADE.

GRAND  RAPIDS  GOSSIP.

Hilton & Osborn  have  engaged  in the 
grocery business at Morgan.  Ball,  Barn­
hart & Putman furnished the stock.

The  Telfer  Spice Co. will  give  away 
15,000 samples of  tea and an  equal num­
ber of  samples of  spices at the fair.

Ball,  Barnhart  &  Putman  furnished 
the  stock  for  Blair  Schell,  who  has 
opened a grocery store at 202 East Bridge 
street.

L.  E.  Johnson, 

formerly  of  Pent- 
water, has engaged in the  hardware bus­
iness at Stetson.  Foster,  Stevens  & Co. 
furnished the stock.

Thos. Walker  &  Son  have  sold  their 
stock  of  pickles  to  Williams  Bros.  & 
Charbonneau, of  Detroit, and will not be 
in the field this  year.

Frank  N.  Cornell  has 

lately  re­
moved his dry goods stock from Griswold 
to Sebewa and added a line of  groceries. 
Ball,  Barnhart & Putman  furnished  the 
stock.

W.  E.  Barrett  has  retired  from  the 
lumber  firm  of  Tucker,  Hoops  &  Co. 
The firm name  remains  the  same as be­
fore.

Olin M. Goold  has  sold  his  hardware 
stock  at  675  Wealthy  avenue to Walter 
A. Palmer, hardware  dealer at 778 South 
Division  street,  who  will  remove  his 
stock to the former location.

Moseley  Bros,  have  on  exhibition  a 
Hill’s  Chili  peach  nine  inches  in  cir­
cumference one way and  ten  inches  the 
other. 
It  is  the  largest  peach  of  that 
variety ever seen in this locality.

Henry Seegmiller  has  engaged in gen­
eral trade at  Kingsley.  Bindge, Bertsch 
&  Co.  furnished  the  boots  and  shoes, 
Yoigt,  Herpolsheimer  &  Co.  the  dry 
goods  and  Olney,  Shields & Co.  the gro­
ceries.

Christian  Haller  has  engaged  in  the 
grocery, crockery and notion  business at 
Lake Odessa.  Ball,  Barnhart & Putman 
furnished  the  groceries,  H.  Leonard  & 
Sons  the  crockery,  and  P.  Steketee  & 
Sons the notions.

E. L. Boynton, a pioneer  merchant  of 
Griswold,  but who retired  from the mer­
cantile business  about six  years ago, has 
re-engaged in  general trade there.  Ball, 
Barnhart &  Putman  furnished  the  gro­
ceries.  The  dry goods  were  purchased 
in Detroit.

Frank M. Wood  and Chas. H.  Rowland 
have  formed a copartnership  under  the 
style of  Wood & Rowland and purchased 
the grocery stock of  Seegmiller & Son, at 
563  Cherry  street.  The  Messrs.  Seeg­
miller will continue the meat business at 
their present location and also embark in 
the feed business at 595 Cherry street.

A.  E.  Brooks,  Wm.  B.  Edmunds, 
Henry Dawley and  Geo.  McKay propose 
to organize  a  stock  company under  the 
style of  the  Brooks Candy Co.  to engage 
in the manufacture and jobbing of candy. 
It is understood that  the  house  will  be 
located in the  vacant store  in  the  Cody 
block, on East Fulton street.

AROUND  THE  STATE.

Jackson — H.  L.  Merriman  has  sold 

his saddlery stock.

Griswold—Frank X. Cornell has moved 

his general stock to Sebewa.

Lapeer—H. D.  Pike  succeeds  Pike  & 

Adams in the grocery business.

Negaunee—Wm.  H. Eddy has  sold  his 

grocery business to Mrs. C. Lamar.

Litchfield—J.  Gidley  &  Son  succeed 
Gidley & Hooper in the grocery business.
Litchfield — Chester  Cahoon  succeeds 
Coon & Dickenson in the  meat  business.
Detroit—Jas. K. Porter, dealer  in  fur­
niture, has assigned'to Wm. A. Hastings.
Big Rapids—Geo. F. Fairman  has  sold 
his  grocery stock to  his  father, F. Fair- 
man.

Muskegon—Peter  Asmussen  succeeds 
Asmussen & Welton in the  roofing  busi­
ness.

Alpena—F. B. Franks succeeds Franks 
<& McGregor in  the  boot  and  shoe  bus­
iness.

Lowell—Robt.  G.  Bostwick  succeeds 
Howk & Bostwick in the  boot  and  shoe 
business.

Shelby—Rosen  Bros.,  the  Muskegon 
clothiers,  will  put  in a branch  store  at 
this place.

Escanaba—F. T.  (Mrs.  W.  J.)  Coan’s 
grocery stock has  been  closed on chattel 
mortgage.

Muskegon—E. A. Worden is succeeded 
in  the  dry  goods  business  by  John  F. 
Murdock & Co.

Flint—H.  W*  Watson  &  Co.  succeed 
H. W. Watson in the wholesale cigar and 
tobacco business.

Ensley—K.  L.  Kinney  has  sold  her 
.general stock to Miss  Ellen Kinney, who 
will continue the business.

Shelby—Mr.  Bennett  has  purchased 
the interest of  J. Carpenter in  the  meat 
business of  Carpenter & Pitts.

St. Johns—The  St.  Johns  Evaporator 
and  Produce Co.  has  been  incorporated 
with a capital stock of $25,000.

Wayland—A branch clothing store will 
be  started  here  by  Yander  Werp, Ben­
jamin & Co., the Grand Rapids  clothiers.
Manistee—The Douville Bros.’ station­
ery  stock  has  been  purchased  by J. O. 
Xesson,  who  has  moved  it  in with his 
novelty stock.

Detroit—It  is  A.  Krolik  &  Co.  who 
foreclosed  their  mortgage  on  the J. W. 
Berns dry goods stock—not  the  reverse, 
as stated last week.

Shelby — It  is  reported  that  H.  L. 
Andrus  will  shortly retire from the firm 
of  Patou  & Andrus  and  engage  in  the 
mercantile business on his  own  account.
Sand Lake—J.  H. Brayman has consol­
idated  his  hardware  stock  with  T. J. 
Blanchard’s furniture  stock and the new 
firm  will  be  known  as  Brayman  & 
Blanchard.

Manistee—Rock  &  Goodrich’s grocery 
stock has  been  seized  on  chattel  mort­
gage.  Mr.  Rock  left  for  Washington 
Territory without saying  good-bye to his 
friends, which precipitated the failure.

MANUFACTURING  MATTERS.

Sterling—Jas Horne  has  sold his lum­

Cedar Springs—A. G. Rose has sold out 

ber business.

his shingle mill.

Marenisco—Dunn  &  Jamieson  have 

gone into the sawmill business.

•

Kalamazoo—It is  understood  that  the 
Kalamazoo Cart Co. will  soon  remove to 
Elkhart. 

Deer  Lake—H. Stowe  has  closed  out 
his  sawmill  business  and  removed  to 
Centralia, W.  T.

Manistique—The  White  Marble  Lime 
Co. has been  incorporated  with a capital 
stock of  $10,000.

Standisn—The Standish Manufacturing 
Co. is succeeded  by James  Xorn  in  the 
lumber business.

Plainwell—The  A. G.  Graham  Manu­
facturing Co., manufacturers of  wooden- 
ware,  is closing out.

Delton—F. Woodhams  has  pulled  up 
stakes  here  and  removed  his  harness 
business to Richland.

Shelby—Paton  &  Andrus  have  put in 
about $1,000 worth of  improvements and 
their  mill is now in first-class  condition.
Ann Arbor—The  Michigan  Furniture 
Co. will  set  itself  at  work  in  its  new 
shops soon, with  greatly increased facil­
ities.

Midland—Samuel  Sias,  an  old-time 
logger,  has  taken  a  contract to lumber
10.000.  000  feet of  pine  in  towns 16 and 
17, 1 east.

Kalamazoo—The  American  Cart  Co. 
will  soon  begin  the  erection  of  a new 
building, 50x150  feet  in  dimensions and 
three stories high.

Charlotte—W.  H.  Reynolds, of  the dry 
goods  firm of  Reynolds  Bros., has  been 
elected president of  the  Michigan  Knit­
ting Co., of  Lansing.

Cadillac—Clary &  Eaton have  finished 
their  shingle  cut in this county and will 
shortly  remove 
their  mill  to  Benzie 
county, where  they have a large  tract of 
timber.

Bay  City—Thomas  Toohey,  who  is 
lumbering on the Tobacco  for  Mosher & 
Fisher, has  6,000,000  feet  on  the  skids 
already.  The logs will come to  this city 
to be manufactured.

West  Branch—French  Bros., who  re­
cently built a sawmill  here,  are building 
a shingle  mill. 
It  will  have a capacity 
of  35,000  daily,  and  will  be  ready  to 
start early in October.

Montague—The Montague Mill Co. has 
been dissolved by the  retirement of  Geo. 
Hancock.  D.  D. Erwin  will  have  con­
trol of  the  business  in  the future, Geo. 
Gardner acting as manager under him.

Cadillac —  A  representative  of 

the 
Goshen  Pump  Co., of  Goshen, Ind., was 
in the city last week and  placed an order 
of  large  dimensions  for  screen  doors, 
etc.,  with  the  Cadillac  sash  and  blind 
factory.

Manistique—The  Manistique  Railway 
Company is to extend its road about eight 
miles south of Seney.  Shingles, lumber, 
etc.,  will be the principal freight hauled, 
and Manistique hopes to yet see the road 
extended to this place.

East  Saginaw—A  change  has  taken 
place  in the planing  mill firm of  Brown, 
Mershon & Co., J.  G.  Macpherson  of  the 
firm  having  retired.  Brown & Mershon 
will  continue  the  business,  which  has 
assumed large proportions.

Shelby—The  purchase  of  the  Getty 
mill  site by Alex. Paton  terminates  the 
plans  of  Mr. Getty to  re-engage  in  the 
sawmill  business.  He  has 
several 
schemes  on foot, and  is  still  undecided 
as to what move he will make.

Bay City—Eddy  Bros. & Co.  have  be­
gun  a  replevin  suit  against  John  C. 
Lentz, of  the  Pine  River  boom, to gain 
possession of  2,100,000  feet  of  logs, the 
parties to the suit  being  unable to agree 
on rates and charges for rafting, booming 
and storage.

East  Saginaw—The  Saginaw  Lumber 
& Salt Co. will operate one camp on Fitz- 
william  Island,  in  Georgian  Bay. 
It 
purchased  20,000,000  feet  of  timber  on 
that-island a  year ago and put  in  about
4.000.  000 feet last winter.  This company 
purchased  last  spring  5,000,000  feet  of 
logs put into the Whitefish by the Corning 
Lumber Co., but only 1,500,000 feet have 
been  delivered,  the  rest  having  been 
hung up.

Detroit—The Huron Lumber  Co., with 
a paid-up capital of  $150,000, has filed its 
articles.  William  C.  Colburn  is  Pres­
ident, William H. Strong Vice-President, 
Ford  D.  C.  Hinchman  Treasurer  and 
R. C.  Faulkner  Secretary  and  Manager. 
The mills will be located  in  Alpena and 
the business office here.

East  Saginaw—A large-sized  land  lit­
igation  is  on  the  tapis.  For  several 
years W. R.  Burt and Henry Gamble have 
been  jointly  interested  in  lumber  mat­
ters,  operating a mill  at  Grand  Marais# 
and  timber  and  mining  property  else­
where.  Last week Mr.  Burt  began  suit 
against Gamble far $200,000.

Saginaw—The  Saginaw  Iron  Mining 
Co. has  been  organized  with  a  capital 
stock of $400,000.  The incorporators are 
Levi Tillotson,  C. W. Wells, F. C.  Stone, 
C.  H. Gage, J.  K. Stevens and  Congress­
man  A.  T.  Bliss.  The company owns 
200  acres  near  Ishpeming  and  will  at 
once commence to  put down a shaft.

Bay City—McKeon & Glover,  who  are 
interested with J. W. Babcock  in the ex­
tensive  timber  purchase  in  the  South, 
and  are  erecting a sawmill, do not seem 
inclined to let go their hold in Michigan. 
The will run five camps in this  State the 
coming winter,  and  are  building a short 
railroad  to  assist  them  in  their  opera­
tions.

East  Saginaw—Merrill  &  Ring  have 
sold  to  Midland  parties  1,750  acres  of 
pine and hardwood timber  land in towns 
16  and 17 north 1 east. 
It  is  estimated 
that  the  tract  contains  12,000,000  feet, 
and a contract has been taken by Samuel 
Sias to put in one-half  of  the  timber the 
coming  winter.  Operations  will  begin 
October 1.

Saginaw City—The  N.  &  A.  Barnard 
Lumber Co. has  sold  its  entire  lumber 
and  salt  plant to Bliss & Van Auken, of 
this place.  The  sale  includes a sawmill 
of  20,000,000 feet capacity,  salt works of 
50,000 barrels annual capacity and thirty- 
five  acres of  real  estate.  The  Barnard 
company will operate the plant  until the 
close of  the  year.

Manistee—Louis Sands owns 12,000,000 
feet  of  pine  about  twelve  miles  from 
Baldwin,  across  which  the  Chicago  & 
West  Michigan  Railway is  building  an 
extension,  and 
the  managers  have 
slashed their way through the tract with­
out  permission  or  any  regard  f6r  the 
owner’s  rights.  They  have  done  the 
same thing in other  cases, and  suits are 
likely to follow'.

Bay  City—Some  time  ago  McLennan 
&  Son  sold a quantity of  pine  to a lum­
ber  dealer  named  H. J. Bogue,  but the 
claim was made that  he  failed to live up 
to  his  agreement,  and  the  McLennans 
have  begun  suit  against him to recover 
$1,500, 
the  difference  claimed  on  the 
selling  price  of  the  stock,  they  having 
sold it at $1.15 less than the  price Bogue 
agreed to take it for.

Oscoda—The mill of  the  Potts  Salt  & 
Lumber  Co. is evidently  working  for  a 
record.  During  the  month of  August it 
averaged  460,000  feet  per day,  which is 
remarkable  work. 
If  it  continues  to 
hustle  the  balance of  the season, it will 
evidently  crowd  the  90,000,000  feet,  at 
which figure the  company set their stake 
at  the  commencement  of a the  season. 
Pack, Woods & Co.’s  mill  here  is no in­
significant affair, having averaged 362,000 
feet per day.

East  Saginaw—Two  years  ago  J.  T. 
Burnham sold a mill  site  in  East  Sagi­
naw to A. H.  Soper.  No  cash  payment 
was made,  but  Soper  agreed  to erect a 
mill, which he did, and on which security 
was given to Burnham.  The mill manu­
factured only a small quanity  of  lumber 
last year,  and  has  been  operated only a 
portion of this season.  Soper  failed  to 
make a payment,  and a  decree  was  en­
tered Thursday setting the contract aside. 
W.  O. Leonard  furnished  the  money to 
build  the mill,  and about 5 o’clock  Sun­
day  morning he went to the dock with  a 
lighter  and a crew'  of  fifteen  men,  and 
began  removing  the  machinery,  boilers 
and engines.  By  evening  all  that  was 
movable of  the  mill  was on  the  lighter 
and started dow'n the river  in  tow  of  a 
tug.  Burnham  procured  the  necessary 
papers and found the property  the  next 
morning and  seized  it.  Litigation will 
follow.

The Putnam  Candy  Co.

the 

The negotiations  pending  between the 
partners  of 
firm  of  Putnam  & 
Brooks came to a successful  termination 
last  Monday,  when  a  dissolution  was 
effected and a corporation formed to con­
tinue the business under the style of  the 
Putnam  Candy Co.  The  company has a 
capital  stock  of  $150,000,  one-half  of 
which  is  paid  in, as  follows:  Ben.  W. 
Putnam,  $35,000;  Fred.  B.  Aldrich, 
$15,000;  Thos. M. Peck,  Jas. M. Barnett, 
John  W.  Blodgett  and  Henry  Idema, 
each $5,000.  All  the  stockholders have 
been  made  directors  in the corporation, 
which is officered as follows:
President—Ben. W.  Putnam.
Vice-President—Jas. M.  Barnett.
Secretary  and  Treasurer — Fred.  B. 
The  corporation is the legitimate  suc­
cessor  of  the  old  firm,  including  the 
book accounts, formulas and good-will of 
the  business,  and  will  undoubtedly re­
ceive the same confidence  and  patronage 
enjoyed by its predecessor.

Aldrich.

MERCHANTS

Von  should  n ot  listen  to  overtures  from   persons  w ho  try  to  influence  you 

to   substitute  inferior  brands  o f  coffee  in  p la ce  o f  the  L io n   Coffee, 

sim p ly  because  th ey  p a y  a   la rger  profit.

R E M E M B E R  th at  «Around  th e  tree  th at  bears  th e  best
C O N S U M E R S are  en titled   to  the  best  th at  th e  m ark et 

fruit#  are  alw ays  found  the  la rgest  clubs.”

affords, and th ey  kn ow  th at “L io n   Coffee”  is superior to a ll  other p a ck ­
a g e   coffee#  besides  in  each  p a ck a g e   is  found  a  “ B e a u t i f u l   P i c t u r e  
C a r o ”   for  H O M E  D E C O R A T IO N .

M E R C H A N T S w ho  con tin ue  h a n d lin g   L io n   Coffee  w ill 

certain ly  increase  their  trade# con sequ en tly their  p o p u larity as dealers
in first-class  fam ily  supplies.

W O O L S O N   S P IC E  CO.

p in g   D epot at G R A N D   R A P ID S for convenience o f m erchants w ho  w ish 
to  purchase  their  supplies  there.  Y our  orders  w ill  be  prom ptly  filled.

L IO N   C O F F E E   and  a  full  lin e  o f  B u lk   R o asted   Coffee,
Y O U   CA N   B U Y   L IO N  C O F F E E   from   an y  Job ber  in  th e

Spices,  & c.,  w ill  be  k ep t  in  stock  at  our  G rand  R ap id s  Depot.

fo llo w in g  cities:

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A n d   o f  a ll  Jo b bers  T h ro u gh o u t  the  United  States.

WooLsoN Spice Co., Toledo, 0.

MANUFACTURERS  LION  COFFEE.

G R A N D   R A P ID  j  B R A N C H .  1 0 6   K E N T   S T R E E T .

O u r   F a l l   S t o c k

Is now Complete and Ready for Inspection.

F. H. WUrzbUrg $   Go.,

(Successors to F. W. Wurzburg’s Sons & Co.) 

E x c lu s iv e   J o b b e r s  o f

DRY  GOODS, HOSIERY,
-  NOTIONS, UNDERWEAR,

1 9   &   21  SO U T H   D IV IS IO N   ST .,

GRAND  RAPIDS, 

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JUst  to  Got  an  Idea

What a First-Class  Hat  Establishment  can  do  for  you,  we  should  like 
Visitors to Grand Rapids to make it their Special  Business  to  call  on  us 
and take a look through our elegant line  of

HÄY8  AND  MEN'S  FURNISHINGS.

We are the acknowledged leading

H A T   H O U SE

Of Grand Rapids, showing the many distinct  styles,  in  elegant  qualities, 

and  of  such  reasonable  prices  that  you  will be thoroughly 

convinced  that  It  Will  Pay  to  Trade  with

BORN The  Hatter,

54  MONROE  ST.

W H O L E S A L E
, C a r p e ts , 
Oil  C lo th s , 

R u g s ,

C h i n a   M a t t i n g s  

D r a p e r i e s ,

a n d

P a r l o r  S c r e e n s
Smith  it Sanford,

ESTABLISHED  1370.

CHRS.  SCHMIDT  X  BROS.,

Manufacturers  and  Dealers in Foreign and 

American

Granite and Marble

Monitmentsand StatUarif

Having erected a New Granite  Factory 
with the Latest Improved Machinery, we 
can  Guarantee all Work First Class  and 
Fill Orders Promptly.

WORKSHOP AND  POLISHING  MILLS:

Cor. West Fulton  and  Straight Streets.

OFFICE  AND SALESROOM:

93  Canal  Street.

O tta w a   an d   P e a r l  Sts.,  Iied y a rd   B lo c k .

G R A N D   R A P ID S , 

-  M IC H .

Product of Our F actory  a t  Fon  du Lac,  W is.

You can buy a better $ 3   M en’s C a lf S b oe and other grades made by  C.  M .  H E N D E R S O N  
A   CO. near your own door than other manufacturers can offer, and  this  is  true  of  our  L a d ies’ 
F in e  D o n g o ia  an d  Croat  $2.50  h o e  and our $3 H e n d e r so n   F r e n c h   K id ,  and  other  grades 
made at our Dixon Factory, where our  celebrated  “ R ed   S ch o o l  H o u se  ”  S h oes  are  produced. 
We have special advantages for  manufacturing  them  and  make  them all on the theory of merit 
and style.  “The proof of the pudding Is in chewing-the string,” and if you will test them we shall 
highly appreciate it and are sure  it  will  prove  to  your  advantage.  Our heavier grades of goods 
made at our third factory are also acknowledged to be unequaled.

G.  M. HENDERSON it  GO.,  Ghicap.

F o n d  d a  L ac, W is-

F a c to r ie s:
D ix o n ,  111.

W illa r d   H . J a m e s,
th e   L o w er  P e n in s u la .
S a lesm a n   fo r  

P. O. address,

Morton  House,  Grand  Rapids,  M ini,,
We  furnish  electrotypes  of  our  Specialties  to  Customers.

C h ica g o ,  III.

Ä8S0G1ÄTI0N  DEPÄRTMHNT.

M ic h ig a n   B u sin e ss  M en ’s  A sso cia tio n . 

Fresldent-C. L. Whitney, Muskegon.
First Vice-President—C. T. Bndgeman  Flint.
Second Vice-President-M. C. Sherwood. Allegan. 
Secretary—E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids.
Treasurer—H. W. Parker» Owobso. 
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Executive Board—President;  J*®-11*
Frank  Hamilton, Traverse City;  N. B. 
lAOweii
Chas.  T.  Bridge man,  Flint;  O.  F.  Conklin, Grand
C^mmitte^orTl nsnrance—O.  F.  Conklin,  Grand  Rap
ids-  (Sen  Stone, Flint;  Wm. Woodard, O w osso.__
Committee  on  Legislation—Frank  Wells,  Lansing, 
tt  H  Pone. Alleiran:  C-H. May, Clio.
Committee on Trade Interests—Frank Hamilton  Trav 
erseCity:  Geo.  R.  Hoyt,  Saginaw;  L.  W.  Sprague.
Committee on Transportation-^^. Bridgeman. iMint;
M. C. Sherwood. Allegan;  A. O. Whesler,  ¡b ta to U )e - 
Committee on Building  and  Loan  Associations—N.  B. 
TU»in, Lowell;  F. L. Fuller, Cedar Springs;  P. J. Con
nell, Muskeg»». 

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Local Secretary—Jas. H. Moore, i8ag!naw.
Official Organ—The Michigan Tradesman.___________
The following auxiliary  associations are oper­
ating under charters  granted  by  the  Michigan 
Business Men’s A ssociation:

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N o.  1 —T ra v erse C ity B . M.  A. 

N o. 6 —A lb a   H. M . A .

N o.  7—D iin o u d a le  B . M . A .

N o . 2—L o w e ll  B. M . A .
N o. 3—S tu r g is B . M . A .

N «.  4—1G rand  R a p id s  M .  A . 
N o.  5—M u sk e g o n  B .  M . A .

President. J. W. Milliken; Secretary, B. W. Hastings.
President. N. B. Plain; Secretary, Frank T. King.
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President. H. 8. Church; Secretary, Wm. Jorn._______
President. E. J. Herrick; Secretary, E. A. Stowe.
President, John A. Miller;  Secretary. C. L. Whitney.
President. F. W. 81oat; Secretary, P. T. Baldwin._____ .
President. T. M. Sloan; Secretary, S. H. Wldger._____
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President, F. H. Thursten; Secretary, Geo. L. Thnrston. 
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President, H. M. Marshall; Secretary, J. H. Kelly.____
President, W. J. Clark; Secretary. A. L. Thompson.___
President. H. P. Whipple; Secretary. D. E.  Wynkoop.
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President, C. McKay; Secretary, Thos. Lennon._______
President, H. B. Sturtevant;  Secretary, W. J. Austin.

N o .11—K in g sle y  B . M . A . 
N o. 12—Q u in cy  B . M . A .
N o.  13—S h erm an   B . M.. A . 

N o.  8 —E a stp o r t B . M . A .
N o. 9—L a w ren ce B .  M. A .

>o.  lO —H a rb o r S p rin g s B . M . A .

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N o  14—No.  M u sk egon  B . M . A . 
President, S. A. Howey; Secretary. G. C. Havens.

N o.  15- B o y n e  C ity  B. M .A . 

President, R. R- Perkins; Secretary, F. M. Chase.

N o.  16—Sand L a k e  B . M. A. 
President, J. V. Crandall:  Secretory, W, Rasco.
N o. 17—P la in w e ll B .  M. A .
No.  18—O w osso B . M , A .

P r e s i d e n t .  G eo .  H .  A n d e r s o n ;  S e c r e t a r y .  J .  A . S id le .------

President. Warren P. Woodard; Secretary.8. Lamfrom.

N o.  IS»—A d a   B . M . A . 

N o. a « —sa u g a tu c k   tft. M . A_ 
N o. 581—W a y la n d  B . M . A . 

President, P. F. Watson; Secretary, E. E. Chapel.
‘resident, John F. Henry ; Secretary, L. A. Phelps 
»resident, C. H. Wharton; Secretary, M. V. Hoyt.
resident, A. B. Schumacher; Secretary. W.  R.  Clarke.
President. John W. Hallett:  Secretary. L  A. Lyon.
resident, J. E. Thurkow;  Secretary, W. H. Richmond.

N o. 2 2 —G rand  L ed g e B . M . A . 
No. 3 3 —C arson C ity B . M . A . 

N o. a4 —M orley  B. M. A. 
N o. 8 5 —P a lo  B.  M . A . 

President. H. D. Pew; Secretary, Chas. B. Johnson.

N o. 2 6 —G r e e n v ille   K .M . A .

N o  8 7 — I>orr B . M .  A . 

President. A. C. Satterlee;  Secretary. E. J. Clark.
President, E. S. Botsford; Secretary, L. N. Fisher.
President, A. J. Paddock;  Secretary, H. G. Dozer.
President, Wm. Moore;  Secretary, A. J. Cheesebrough.

N o. 8 8 —C h eb o y g a n  B . M . A  

N o. 2 9 —F r e e p o r t B .M . A .

N o. 30—O cean a B . M . A .
N o. 3 1 —C h a rlo tte  B. M . A .

N o. 3 2 —C o o p e rsv ille B . M . A  
N o. 33—C h a r le v o ix   B.  M. A . 

President, A. G. Avery;  Secretary, E. S. Houghtalmg.
President, Thos. J. Green;  Secretary, A. G. Fleury.
President, W. G. Barnes;  Secretary, J. B. WatiVataon.
President, L. P.  Bartholomew;  Secretary. R. W. Kane.
President, H. T. Johnson;  Secretary, P. T. Williams.
President, H. M. Hemstreet: Secretary, C. E. Densmore.
president, O. F. Jackson;  Secretary. John  M. Everden.

N o. 3 4 —Saranac  B . M . A . 
N o.  35—B e llâ tr e   B . M . A .
N o. 36—Ith a c a  B .  M . A . 

N o. 3 7 —B a ttle  C reek  B . M . A . 

N o. 38—S c o ttv ille  B .  M . A . 
N o. 3 9   -B u r r  O ak B . M . A .

President, Chas. F. Bock;  Secretary,  E. W. Moore.
.President, H. E. Symons; Secretary, D. W. Higgins. 
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(President, W. S. Wilier; Secretary, F. W. Sheldon.
N o. 4 0 —E a to n  R a p id s B . M . A . 
^President, C. T. Hartson; Secretary, Will Emmert,
N o. 4 1 —B r e c k e n r id g e   B . M . A . 
President. C. H. Howd;  Secretary, L. Waggoner.
President, Jos. Gerber; Secretary  C. J. Rathbun.
President, Frank J.Luick;  Secretary, J. A. Lindstrom.
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President, E. B. Martin; Secretary, W. H. Smith.______
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President, D. E. Hallenbeek; Secretary, 0. A. Halladay.

N o. 4 4 —R eed  C ity B . M . A .
N o . 4 5 —H o y tv ille   B . M.  A . 

N o. 4 2 —F r e m o n t B . M . A . 
N o. 43—T u stin  B . M . A .

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N o. 4 6 —L e slie  B . M.. A .
N o.  4 7 —F lin t  M.  U.

N o. 48—H ubbard »ton  B . M. A .

N o.  4 9 —L eroy  B   M .  A .
N o. 5 0 —M a n istee B . M . A .

President, Wm. Hntchins; Secretary. B. M. Gonid.
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President, W. C. Pierce;  Secretary, W. H. Graham. 
President, Boyd Redner; Secretary, W. J. Tabor._____
President,  A.  Wenzell; Secretary, Frank Smith._____
President, A. O. Wheeler; Secretary,C.  Grannie.
N o. 5 1 —C edar  S p rin g s  B .  M .  A . 
President, L. M. Sellers; Secretary, W. C. Comgdon.
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N o. 5 2 —G rand H a v e n  B . M . A .
President, A. 8. Kedzie;  Secretary, F. D. Vos.________
President, Frank Phelps;  Secretary. A. E.Fitzgerald.
President, Thomas B. Dutcher; Secretary, C. B. Waller.

N o, 5 3 —B e lle v u e  B . M . A .
N o. 54— D o u g la s B . M . A .

N o.  5 5 —F e to sk e y   B . M . A .
N o. 5 6 —B a n g o r  B .  M.  A .
N o. 5 7 —R o ck fo rd   B . M . A . 
N o. 5 8 —F ife  L a k e B . M . A . 
N o. 5 9 —F e n n v ille  B . M . A . 

President, C. F. Hankey; Secretary. A. C. Bowman.
President, N. W. Drake;  Secretary, Geo. Chapman.
President, Wm. G. Tefft; Secretary. E. B. Lapham.
President, L. S. Walter; Secretary ,G.S  Blakely.
President F. 8. Raymond: Secretary, A. J. Capen.
N o. 6 0 —S outh   Hoard m an  B . M . A . 
»resident. H. E. Hogan; Secretary, 8. E. Selhardt.

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N o .  6 1 —H artford   B . M . A . 

N o. 6 2 —E ast s a g ln a w  M . A .

»resident, V. E. Manley; Secretary, I. B. Barnes.
»resident, Jas. H  .Moore; Secretary, C. W.  Mnlholand, 
»resident, C. V. Priest; Secretary, C. E. Bell._________
President, C. W. Robertson; Secretary, Wm. Horton.
President, Alf. G. Drake; Secretary, C. S. Blom.

N o. 6 3 —E v a rt B . M. A .
N o. 6 4 —M e r r ill B . M . A . 
N o. 6 5 —K a lk a sk a  B . M . A . 
N o. 6 6 —L a n sin g  B . M .  A . 

N o. 68—A lle g a n  B . M. A .

N o . 6 7 —W a te r v lie t  B . M . A . 

esident, Frank Wells; Secretary, Chas. Cowles.
■esident. W. L. Garrett; Secretary, F.  H.  Merrlfleld.
President. H. H.  Pope;  Secretary, E. T. VanQstrand.
N o . 6 9 —Scott» an d   C lim a x  B . M . A . 
President, Lyman Clark; Secretary, F. S. Wlllison.
President, Wm. Boston;  Secretary, Walter Webster.
President, M. Xetzorg;  Secretary,  Geo. E. Clntterbuck. 

N o.  70—N a sh v ille   B .  M. A ,
N o.  7 1 —A sh le y   B .  M .  A .
N o.  7 2 —Kd in o re B . M . A .
N o ,  7 3 —B e ld in g  B . M . A . 
n o . 7 4 —D a v iso n   M .  U. 

N o. 7 5 —T ec u m seh   B .  M .  A . 
N o.  7 6 —K a la m a zo o  B . M . A . 
No  7 7 —S o u th   H a v e n   B .  M .  A . 

President, A. L. Spencer; Secretary, O. F. Webster.
President, J.  F. Cartwright; Secretary. C. W. Hurd.
President, Oscar P. Bills;  Secretary, F. Rosacrans.
President, 8. S.McCamly;  Secretary.  Channcey Strong.
President, E. J. Lockwood; Secretary, Volney Ross.
■esident, J. O. Seibert;  Secretary, J. W. Saunders. 
a.  7 9 —Ka*t J o r d a n  and  >o  A rm   B .  M . A, 
■esident, Chas. F. Dixon;  Secretary, L. C. Madison, 
o. 8 0 —B a y  C ity an d   W.  B a y   C ity  K. M , A  
■esident,F. L. Harrison;  Secretary. Geo. Craig.

N o. 7 8 —C a led on ia  B .  M .  A .

N o. 8 1 —F lu s h in g   B .  M . A . 
N o.  8 2 —A lm a   B   M .  A . 
N o. 8 3 —S h e rw o o d  H.  ¡VI. A . 
N o . 8 4 —S ta n d ish   B . M . A . 

President. L. A. Vickery;  Secretary, A. E. Ransom.
President,B. S. Webb;  Secretary, M. E  Pollasky.
President, L. P. Wilcox;  Secretary. W, R. Mandigo.
President. P. M. Angus; Secretary, D. W. Richardson.
President. J. M. Beeman;  Secretary, C. H. May.
N o . 8 6 —M illb r o o k  a n d   B la n c h a r d   B . M .  A. 
President. T. W. Preston;  Secretary. H.  P.  Blanchard
N o .  8 7 —S h e p h e r d  B .  M . A . 
President, H. D. Bent;  Secretary, A. W. Hurst.

N o. 8 5 —C lio  B . M . A . 

Association Notes.

The Clio B.  M.  A.  is  negotiating  with  some 
brick makers for  the .starting of a brick yard at 
that Doint.  There  is  said  to  exist there one of 
the best deposits of brick clay in the State.

Three  local  associations  have  already  paid 
their  dues  for  the  fiscal  year beginning Oct. 1 
—Dorr, with thirteen  members;  Davison,  with 
thirty-four  members,  and  Nashville,  with 
twenty-seven members.

The Clio B. M. A.  gave  an  excursion  to  Bay 
City and  Reservation  Beach  recently,  making 
the day a civic holiday.  All places  of  business 
were closed, and a watchman was left in care of j 
the town.  Such  a  good  time was had that the 
experiment is likely to be repeated annually.

Good Report from  Saugatuck.

Saugatuck,  Sept. 18,1889.

E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids:
D ear  Sir—Our Association is  in  good  shape. 
We have  induced  the  village  board to pass an 
ordinance  against  peddlers,  with  the result of 
having  two  new  places  of  business  opened. 
There was much talk  and complaint at first, but 
it has died down and  things are really in better 
shape. 

Yours truly,

L. A. P h e l ps,  Sec’y.

The  P.  of I.  Dealers.

The following are the P.  of  I.  dealers 
who had not cancelled  their  contracts at 
last accounts:

H. C.  Breckenridge.

Berles, A. Wilzinski.

Fish,  L. A. Gardiner.
man.

East Saginaw—John P. Derby.
Assyria—J. W. Abbey.
Stanwood—F. M. Carpenter.
Wheeler—Louise  (Mrs.  A.)  Johnson, 
Gardner—J.  B. Brice.
Grand  Rapids—John  Cordes,  Joseph 
Rockford—B. A. Fish.
Cedar  Springs—John  Beucus,  B.  A. 
Sand  Lake—C. O. Cain,  Jas. H. Bray- 
Howard City—Henry Henkel.
Morley—Henry Strope.
Coral—J. S. Newell & Co.
Kent  City—R. McKinnon, M. L. Whit­
Nashville—Powers & Stringham, H. M. 
Harvard—Ward Bros.
Bellevue—John Evans.
Olivet—F. H. Gage.
Sparta—Dale & Haynes, Woodiu & Van 
Hubbardston—M. Cahalen.
Carson City—A. B. Loomis,  A. Y.  Ses­
Maple Rapids—L.  S.  Aldrich.

ney.
Lee.

Winkle.

sions.

P.  of I.

The  “Michigan Farmer” Condemns the 
The Michigan  Farmer,  the recognized 
organ  of  the  farming  interests  of  the 
State,  pays its respects to the Patrons of 
Industry  in  the  following 
left-handed 
fashion:
The  Patrons  of  Industry seems, from 
its constitution,  to be following the path 
first taken by the organizers  of  the Pat­
rons of  Husbandry.  Since then changes 
have  been  made  in  that  organization 
which  have  not  only  strengthened  its 
hold on the farmers  of  the  country, but 
have  placed it in a position where it can 
much  more  efficiently aid the special in­
dustry it  was  organized to assist.  T h e 
T r a d esm a n,  published at Grand Rapids 
by E. A. Stowe,  also  publisher  of  T h e 
Mic h ig a n  Da ir y m a n,  and  Secretary of 
the State Dairymen’s  Association,  sends 
us a paper  giving  what is asserted to be 
the constitution of  the order,  its  ritual, 
including  the  secret  work. 
If  this  is 
correct as published,  we see  nothing  to 
either  condemn  or  praise in the organi­
zation. 
It  is  simply  traveling  a  well 
beaten path, over  which kindred organi­
zations have been passing for years, only 
to drop into  “innocuous desuetude” in a 
longer  or  shorter  period. 
If  farmers 
and laborers think  the order will accom­
plish  any good for  them,  then  they are 
justified in giving it a trial.  The experi­
ence will not hurt them a great deal, and 
the small  amounts  they contribute  will 
help the “organizers,”  which,  after  all, 
is the strength of  the game.  As  long  as 
the  “organizers”  can  make  it pay they 
will keep  right at the business—so as to 
benefit their fellow farmers and laborers; 
but when the funds run  short  the  aver­
age  “organizer”  will,  very  discreetly, 
let  his fellow  farmers  look  after  their 
own affairs,  while he turns his attention 
to  more  remunerative  employment 
which  we  sincerely hope  will  be  both 
honest and productive.

Undersold the  Owner.

‘Your reference to the bantering style 
'of  doing  business calls up many  remin 
iscences,” said an old merchant to a Utica 
Observer man.  “I must tell  you  of  one 
occurrence that took place in a neighbor­
ing  country store.  The  proprietor  was 
noted for being  particularly affable  and 
obliging to his customers,  and he  had  a 
clear-headed  and  smart  young  man for 
clerk.  One day one  of  the best custom 
ers  of  the concern called to buy a dress- 
pattern.  The  price  was  75  cents,  and 
after  a  long  talk  the  clerk  closed  the 
bargain  at  70  cents.  While  the  clerk 
was  selecting  trimmings,  etc.,  in  an­
other part  of  the store,  the genial  pro­
prietor came  along  rubbing  his  hands, 
inquired after the family of the customer, 
praised  her  taste in selecting  that  par­
ticular  piece  of  goods, and, as a special 
favor to a good  customer,  let her have it 
for 68 cents per yard.
“The clerk  returned and the lady told 
of the reduction the proprietor had made. 
The clerk  was furious,  but  not  in  the 
least disconcerted.  He saw  that  if  the 
customers  thought  that  he  was  selling 
higher  than  others  in  the  store  they 
would  avoid  him,  and  his  discharge 
would follow.  So he says:
“ ‘I  just looked at the bill and can sell 
you that piece at 65 cents a  yard.’
“When  the  deal  was  completed  the 
proprietor was as angry as the clerk.
“ ‘Do  you  know that I made the price 
68 cents?’  said the proprietor.
“ ‘Yes,’  said  the  clerk;  ‘but  I  want 
you  to  understand  that no man can un­
dersell me in this store.’

“He kept his job.”
Notwithstanding the fact that the quo­
tation price of  salt is 55 cents per barrel, 
and manufacturers insist that there is no 
profit in its  production, they continue to 
force  it  on  the  market at a remarkable 
rate.  With  the  exception of  the season 
of  1887,  there  has  been  more  salt  pro­
duced  in  Michigan  up  to  September  1 
than ever before, the aggregate  reaching 
2,691,768 barrels.

SUPPORT  THE  FAIR.

Advertising Run to  Seed.

 

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lady in person.”

Open Appeal 

to  Business  Men 

President Ramsdell.

increasing  attendance  of 

I 
allude  to  the  relict  of  the  late  Pierre 
Cabochard,  whose  monument  I saw  yes­
terday in the Pere la Chaise.”
“I  see,  1  see,”  was  the  smiling  re­
joinder.  “Allow me  to  inform  you that 
Pierre  Cabochard is a myth,  and,  there­
fore,  never  had a wife.  The  tomb  you 
admired  cost me a great  deal of  money, 
and  although  no  one is buried  there,  it 
proves  a  first-rate  advertisement,  and I 
have  no  cause  to  regret  the  expense. 
Now,  sir,  what can I sell  you in the way 
of  groceries?”

From Sampson’s History of  Advertising.
it is  well  known  that  at  the Pere la 
Chaise Cemetery, near Paris, there stands ; 
in a conspicuous position a splendid mon- ! 
That the  West  Michigan Fair Associa­
ument to Pierre Cabochard, a grocer, with
tion,  by its «muai  exhibitions,  ias  been 
in8Cription,  which closes thus:
the  means of  drawing  tJwnsamds 1to.this  Y.His inc0nsolable widow dedicates this
city who would not otherwise have come, 
monument to his memory,  and  continues 
a  large  part of  whom, through  the  ac­
the same  business  at  the  old  shop,  167 
quaintance  thus  formed,  have  become 
Rue Mouffetard.”
permanent  customers  to  the  merchants, 
A Parisian  paper  relates  that a short 
of  Grand Rapids, no  business  man  will 1 
time  ago a gentleman  who "had  noticed 
dispute.  The management wish to make 
the above inscription was led by curiosity 
these annual  exhibitions more attractive 
to call at the address  indicated.  Having 
by enlarging  the  scope  and  raising  the i 
expressed  his  desire  to  see the  Widow 
standard of  excellence  in  every  depart-1 
Cabochard, he  was  immediately ushered 
If  they can  do  so, they are  con- j 
ment. 
into  the  presence  of  a  fashionably- 
fident that  multitudes will be induced to 
dressed and full-bearded man, who asked 
visit  this  city  annually,  thousands  of 
him  what was the object of  his visit.
whom will thereafter  become  permanent 
“I came to see the  Widow  Cabochard, 
patrons of  its business men. 
It Is not so | 
sir.”
much  the  volume  of  trade  during  the , 
“Well,  sir, here she is.”
fair  that  makes  these  annual  fairs  of | 
“I beg  pardon;  but I  wish  to  see  the 
great  advantage  to  the  merchants  and1 
business  men  of  Grand  Rapids  as  it is , 
“Sir, I am the Widow Cabochard.”
the  steady and  permanent  trade  which i 
“I  don’t  exactly  understand  you. 
follows  the  first  introduction  that  the j 
fair  induces.  We  need  larger grounds 
and  more  commodious  buildings, better 
arranged for  the  display of  our agricul­
tural and industrial products, art, science ■ 
and skill and the unequaled  resources of 
Western and Northern Michigan  in  for- j 
ests and mines.  We also need the means j 
to award  larger  prizes  on a more varied . 
and attractive  premium list.  To accom­
plish  this  we  must  have the  active co- j 
operation  of  the  business  men  whose 
interests  we  subserve.  We  do  not ask j 
donations,  we are not begging for help— 
we  warrant  an  exhibition  worth  much 
How and  When to  Drink Water. 
more  than  the  entrance fee at the gate. 
According to Dr.  Leuf, when  water  is 
We  ask  you  to  patronize us by  coming 
taken  into  the  full or partly full  stom­
with  your families to the fair and allow­
ach,  it does not mingle  with the food, as 
ing  and  encouraging  your  employes  to j 
we are taught, put passes  along  quickly 
come with their families,  also.
between  the  food  and  lesser  curvative 
This  is  not  a  private  corporation,
where  the  surplus  earnings are divided | toward  the  pylorus,  through  which  it 
among  the  stockholders.  Every  dollar! passes into the intestines.  The secretion 
of  mucus  by  the  lining  membrane  is 
received  over  the  expenses  of  the  fair
constant,  and  during  the night a consid-
.
must be used to make future  exhibitions .
more  complete, and, therefore, more  at-  erable  amount  accumulates in the stora- 
triu>tivp.  Tf  the  business men of  Grand ! ach;  some  of  its  liquid  portion  is  ab-
If  the  business men of  Grand 
tractive. 
sorbed,  and that  which  remains is  thick 
Rapids  will  co-operate  with  the  West 
and tenacious. 
If  food is taken  into the 
Michigan Society by attending  and  urg­
stomach  when  in  this  condition,  it  be­
ing every other citizen to attend the fair, 
comes  coated  with  this  mucus,  and the 
the  management  will  soon  be  able  to 
secretion  of  the  gastric  juice  and  its 
offer  attractions  that  will  bring an an­
actions are  delayed.  These  facts  show 
nually 
the 
the  value  of  a  goblet  of  water  before 
people.  The  management  are aware of 
breakfast.  This washes out the tenacious 
the fact that during the  fair  week  there 
mucus,  and stimulates the gastric glands 
are  some  days  when the  throng  is  so 
to secretion. 
In  old  and feeble persons 
great  and  the  customers  drawn  to  the 
water  should  not  be  taken  cold, but it 
city are so numerous that  the  merchants 
may be with great advantage taken warm 
are  overwhelmed  with  visitors  and
of  the  accumu- 
patrons and  cannot, without  loss, allow | or 
This  removal
stomach is prob­
themselves or their clerks the pleasure of  latcd  mucus  from  the 
ably one of  the reasons  why taking soup 
attending the fair on  such  days.  Every 
at  the  beginning  of  a  meal  has  been 
merchant  thus  situated  owes  his  in­
found so beneficial.
creased custom directly to the fair and is 
in equity bound to reciprocate  the  favor 
to the full extent of  his patronage.  This 
he can do by attending  the  fair on Tues­
From  Lippincott’s  Magazine.
A man entered a shoe store and bought 
day and Friday,  when  the  throng  is not 
a $5 pair of  boots, handing  the  dealer a 
so  great  and  the  opportunities  for  in­
$50 bill.  The  dealer, not  being  able to
spection best.
We would also appeal  to  the manufac- j change  tin  bill,  went into a neighboring 
turers and manufacturing corporations of . store,  had  the  bill  changed,  returned, 
this city and ask them to close their factor- I put  So  in  the  drawer,  and  handed  the 
ies one day during the fair to allow their j customer the change, $45  with the boots, 
workmen  an  opportunity to  attend  the j Now, it turned out that the $50 bill was a 
exhibition.  While the  pecuniary benefit  counterfeit,  and  the  dealer,  of  course, 
to  the  manufacturers  arising from  the  gave $50 to the one  who had changed the 
introduction  of  thousands  of  strangers  counterfeit.  How much  did  the  dealer 
to the city is not as immediate and direct j lose by the transaction ? 
as it is to  the  merchant,  yet  every one 
The  dealer  loses  $45  and  the  boots, 
who  visits  their  warehouses  or  sales-1 For he  keeps, in exchange  for the boots,
$5  of  the  good  money  he  received 
rooms  or  the  immense factories  where 
change for  the  counterfeit  $50 bill,  and 
these wares are made  becomes a free ad­
vertising  agent  for  the  manufacturing 
adds  to  this  $5, $45 more, consequently 
companies  of  Grand  Rapids,  and  the 
losing $45 and the boots.
granting of an annual holiday during the 
fair  and  the  purchasing  of  tickets for 
those whose wages are too low  to  admit 
of  the  expenditure  will  go far  toward 
establishing  that  friendly  relation  be­
tween  employer  and  employed  which 
avoids misunderstanding  and proves the 
strongest  barrier  to  the  influence  and 
appeals  of  the  “walking  delegate”  in 
times of trouble.
We ask the patronage of  the people of 
Grand  Rapids,  of  all  occupations  and 
professions,  that  they come  to  our fair 
and bring their families-with them.  The 
object lessons  which  your  children will 
learn,  by  coming  in  contact  with  the 
best productions of nature, skill and art, 
will be of far more benefit to them in the 
struggle  of 
life  than  weeks  of  hard 
study in the school room.  We have been 
offered large sums for  privileges  of  sel­
ling liquors  and  carrying  on  games  of 
chance upon our  grounds,  but have per- 
emptorally  refused 
that  your 
children might not be brought in contact 
with their contaminating influences.  To
To keep  celery well  during  winter, it 
give the children  of  the  city an  oppor- j must  be  kept in a cool temperature,  say 
tunity to take  these  object  lessons,  we  35 to 38  degrees, dry overhead  and  only 
ask the  school  authorities to permit the j slightly  moist  at  the  root.  Where  a 
closing of  the schools  on  Friday of  the j large quantity is stored together, ventila- 
fair. 
j tion is necessary.  Crisp  and  nice celery
We make this  appeal  to  the  business  depends  a  good  deal  upon  the  variety 
men  and  the  people  of  Grand  Rapids  grown and the cultural conditions before 
because, first, we are engaged in a public | storing.  After  storing,  dryness wilts it, 
enterprise which  is  of  great  benefit  to  wet rots it, warmth sprouts and  “draws” 
the business interests  of  the city and to  it  and  robs it  of  flavor.  Celery  stored 
all its  people;  and, second,  because  we  when green will keep for months without
are  confident  that  the  exhibition  will 
bleaching  crisp,  but  celery that  is half 
well repay all  who  enter  the  gate, both 
bleached before storing will  soon  attain 
in amusement and  instruction.  Feeling 
perfection  after  being  stored;  and  the 
confident that  you will be  pleased  with 
red celeries  are  better flavored than any 
the exhibition  and with its management, 
white celeries.
we hope to see  you  all  on  our  grounds 
during the fair.
Submitted  in  behalf  of  the  manage­
ment. 

“Now  you are all square,  Hans.”
“I vas vat ?”
“You are square, I said.”
“I vas squaref’
“Yes—you are all square now.”
Hans  was  silent  for a moment,  then, 
with  reddening  face  and  flashing  eyes, 
he brought his plump fist down upon the 
counter and said :
“See  here,  mine  frent, I vil  have  no 
more peezness mit  you. 
I treat  you like 
a  shentleman,  I  pay  my  bill,  and  you 
make  a  schoke  of  me—you  say  I  vas 
square,  ven  1  know  I  vas  round  as  a 
parrel. 
I  dond  like  such  shokes.  My 
peezness mit  you vas done!”

The  Teuton  who  could  speak  some 
English  went  to  his  grocer  and  paid a 
bill which had been  standing for several 
weeks.

This  Time it is  a  Shoe  Dealer.

J.  G.  Ra m sd ell,  Pres.

Celery in Winter.

Giant Diamond.

Not  Square.

them, 

The  First  Ice  Cream.

The first ice cream was introduced into 
France about 1660 by a Florentine named 
Procope  Cultelli,  who founded a cafe  in 
Paris,  which is still in existence.  It found 
its  way  into  England  somewhat  later. 
The earliest reference to it we have been 
able to find in any English publication is 
contained  in  the  “Cooks  and  Confec­
tioners’  Dictionary,” published  in  Lon­
don in 1720.  Here  a  very  similar,  but 
not  identical,  compound  is  described, 
though under a different name.  Clermont, 
in his  “Professed  Cook,”  published  in 
London in 1776, gives a process for  mak­
ing it  which  does  not  differ  materially j 
from that in use  at  the present day, and j 
calls the dish “iced cream.”  We do not 
know  when  ice  cream was first made in I 
this country; but it is said to have formed 
one of the dishes at the inaugural festiv­
ities in 1789, and perhaps  its  popularity 
dates from that time. 
It could not have 
come  into  very  general  use,  however, 
until the early  part  of  the present cen­
tury, when ice became  an article of com­
merce.

The  Giant  diamond, lately discovered 
in  Cape  Colony,  and  now  at  the Paris 
Exposition, weighs 180  carats and is val­
ued  at  $4,000,000. 
It  is  kept in a glass 
case by itself and guardians stand around 
it  all  day.  At night it is placed in a big 
safe,  which  is  similarly  guarded  all 
night. 
It is said to be of  the  first  water 
and as pure as the  famous  Regent in the 
French crown diamonds.

His Idea  of Modesty.

Customer—Why are  you  so  unassum­
ing  that  you  never  make  comparisons 
between  your  goods  and those of  other 
houses?
Manufacturer—Because modesty is the 
best policy  in  business.  You  see,  we 
never admit that there is any comparison 
at all.

Bound to Be  in the  Swim.

City  Nephew—What  in  thunder  are 
you standing in that water for,  uncle ?
Uncle  Enoch  (standing  in  a  water 
trough)—I’m  soakin’ th’ blackin’ off  my 
old cowhides,  so  as  ter  make ’em  look 
like  them  yaller  shoes  you  city  folks 
wear.

UNBLEACHED COTTONS.

BLEACHED COTTONS.

Atlantic  A.............. 7H Integrity  XX........... 5)4
Atlanta A. A........... ÖH King, E F ................ 6*4
Archery  Bunting.. 414 “  E X ................ 6*4
“  EC, 32 in ...... 5)4
Amory..................... 7)4
Beaver Dam  A A.. 5* Lawrence L L .......... ty>4
Berwick  L .............. 6)4 New  Market B........ 5*
Blacks tone O, 32__ 5 Noibe R................... 5*
Chapman................. 4 Newton................... 6V
Cohasset A.............. 7)4 Our Level  Best...... 7
Riverside XX......... 5
Comet......................
Clifton C C C........... 6H Sea Island R........... 6)4
Conqueror  XX........ 5 Sharon B  ............... 6%
Dwight Star............ 7)4 Top of the  Heap__ 7)4
Exeter A................. 6H Williamsville.......... 7
Full Yard Wide...... QM Comet,  40 in ........... 8*4
Great Falls E .......... 7 Carlisle  “ 
.......... 7)4
Honest Width......... 7 New Market L, 40 In. 7)4
Hartford A.............. 5H
Blackstone A A...... 8 First Prize.............. 7
Beats All................. 4)4 Fruit of the Loom % 8
7 Fairmount.............. 4*4
Cleveland.............
Cabot....................... 7Vt Lonsdale Cambric.. 10*4
Cabot,  %................. 6%f Lonsdale................. 8)1
Dwight Anchor...... 9 Middlesex............... 5)4
shorts 8* No Name.,.............. 7)4
Edwards................ 6 Oak View..............
6
Empire.................... 7 Our Own................. 5)4
Farwell................... 8 Sunlight  ................ 4)4
Fruit of the  Loom. KV Vinyard................... 8)4
Fitchville  ............. 7)4
Cabot....................... 7H|Dwight Anchor...... 9
Farwell.................. 8)4
TremontN.............. 6%Middlesex No.  1 — 10
Hamilton N............. sv,
“  2.... 11
“  3.... 12
L...........
7
“  7.... 18
Middlesex  AT........ 8
“  8.... 19
X........... 9
No. 25.... 9
B L E A C H E D C ANTON  F L A N N E L .

HALF  BLEACHED  COTTONS.

U N B L E A C H E D   CANTON  F L A N N E L .

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P R IN T S .

7)4|Middlesex A A........ 11
Hamilton N...........
2........ 12
Middlesex P T ....... 8
A O ........ r«4
A  T ......
9
4........ 17H
9
X A......
5........ 16
X F ...... 10)4

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CO RSET JE A N S .

6H
long cloth B.10)4
century cloth  7
gold seal__ 10*4

Biddeford.............. 6 Naumkeagsatteen. 7)4
Brunswick............. 6)4| Rockport................ 6)4
Allen, staple.......... 6 Merrim’ck shirtings 5/4
“  Repp f urn 8)4
“ 
fancy.......... 6*4
robes.......... 6*4 Pacific  fancy......... 6
“ 
“ 
robes........... 6)4
American  fancy... 6
American indigo... 6% Portsmouth robes.. 6
American shirtings 5)4 Simpson mourning. 6)4
greys ....... ey,
Arnold 
solid black.  6H
“ 
....................  C.  8H Washington indigo 6*4
“  Turkey robes. 7)4
“ 
“  India robes... 7*4
“ 
“  Turkey red. 10)4 “  plain T*ky X %  8%
Berlin solids.......... 5K “ 
“  X.. 10
“  Ottoman  Tur
“  oil blue......
6*4
key red................ 6
“ 
“  green ...
6*4
6 Martha Washington
Cocheco fancy......
Turkey red 3£ — 7)4
madders.. 6
“ 
Eddystone  fancy.. 6 Martha Washington
Hamilton fancy.  .. 6)4 Turkey red.........
9*4
staple ... 6 Riverpomt robes... 5
Manchester  fancy. 6 Windsor fancy......
6*4
gold  ticket
new era 6)4
indigo  blue........ 10*4
Merrimack D fancy 6m  
Amoskeag AC A... 13)41 Pearl  River........... 12)4
Hamilton N...........

T IC K IN G S .

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7)4
D E M IN S.

Amoskeag............. 13)4 Everett.................. 12*4
Amoskeag, 9 oz__ 15 Lawrence XX......... 13)4
Andover................ 11)4 Lancaster.............. 12H

Glenarven.............
Lancashire............
Normandie............ 8

GIN G H A M S.

6V Renfrew Dress...... 8
6)4 Toil du Nord......... 10*4

Peerless, white...... 18)41 Peerless,  colored.. 21

C A R P E T   W A R P .

G R A IN BAGS.

T H R E A D S .

Stark...................... 20 Georgia................. 16
14
American.............. 17 Pacific..................
Valley City............ 16 Burlap................... 11)4
Clark’s Mile End... 45 Barbour's............... 8‘
Coats’,  J. & P ........ 45 Marshall’s ............. 88
Holyoke................. 22)4
White.  Colored.
38 No.  14........ 37
“  16........ 38
39
40
•*  18........ 39
“  20.........40
41
CA M B R IC S.
4VlKid Glove.............. 4%
4V

Slater.....................
White Star............. 43¿|Newmarket...........

White.  Colored.
42
43
44
45

No.  6  ..  ..33
“ 
8.........34
“  10........ 35
“  12.........36

K N IT T IN G   COTTON.

R E D   F L A N N E L .

Fireman................. 32)4 T W ........................ 22*4
Creedmore............. 27)4 F T .......................... 32*/j
Talbot XXX........... 30 J R F , XXX........... 35
Nam eless.............. 27)4 Buckeye................ 32)4

M IX E D   F L A N N E L .

Red & Blue,  plaid. 40 Grey SR W........... 17)4
Union R ................. 22)4 Western W  ........... 18*4
Windsor................. 18V, D R P ..................... 18)4
Flushing XXX...... 23*4
6 oz Western.......... 21
Union  B................ 2 2 )4 Manitoba............... 23*4

The  Judge Wouldn’t Have It.

Prisoner—Judge, I  hope  j’ou  will be

Judge—On  what  grounds  do  you ask 

easy with me.

for clemency ?

Prisoner—Professional  grounds,  your 
I’ve  spent  ten  years  at  the 

Honor. 
bench and bar.

Judge—Officer, is this man a lawyer?
Officer—Your Honor, he’s a shoemaker. 
He works at the bench when he works at 
all,  and I understand he has “worked”  all 
the bars in his neighborhood.
Judge—Put  him  behind  the  bars  for 
ninety days.

HJLRDWÆE.

The Hardware  Market.

Notwithstanding the advance  accorded 
the  workmen,  the  manufacturers  have 
not  yet announced an  advance  in  glass. 
Manufacturers  of  bar  iron  refuse  to 
book  orders  for  future  delivery,  which 
gives  ground  for  believing  that  an ad­
vance is by no  means  improbable.  The 
jobbers  are  still  selling  nails  cheaper 
than  the  manufacturers. 
Sisal  and 
manilla rope have advanced a trifle.
P r ic e s   C u rren t.

 

 

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“ 

AXES.

AUGURS AND BITS. 
 

T hese  p rices  are  for cash  buyers,  w ho 
pay  prom ptly  and  buy  in  fu ll  packages.
diS.'
Ives’, old style  ......... 
60
 
 
Snell’s....................................................... 
60
Cook’s . ...........................................................  
40
Jennings’, genuine........................................ 
25
Jennings’,  Imitation.....................................50&10
First Quality, S. B. Bronze........................... $ 7 00
D.  B. Bronze............................  11  00
S.  B. S. Steel...........................   8 50
D.  B. Steel..............................   13 00
Spring  ........................................................... 
4o
Railroad....................................................... 8 14 00
Garden.................................................... net  30 00
Hand......................................................   60&10&10
70
Cow ................................................................ 
Call  ..........................  
30&15
 
Gong..............................................  
25
 
dis.
Stove................................................................50&10
Carriage new list........................................... 
75
Plow................................................................ 40&10
Sleigh shoe....................................................  
70
Well,  plain................................................,..i 3 50
Well, swivel........................................................  4 00

BALANCES. 
BABBOWS. 

BUCKETS.

dig.
dls.

bells. 

bolts. 

dls.

 

 

D ry  G o o d s*

P r i c e s   C u r r e n t .

TUB RICKARD

FOSTER,  STEVENS  «£  CO.,

G R A N D   R A P ID S ,  M IC H .

SO L D   B Y

W r ite   fo r C ircu la r.

B R A C E S. 

d iS .

BLO C K S.

C R A D L E S.

B U T T S ,  CA ST. 

d iS .
figured........................ 70&

40
Barber............................................................  
Backus .,.....................................................  50&10
Spofford.........................................................  
50
Am. B a ll........................................................  net
Cast Loose Pin, 
Wrought Narrow, bright 5ast joint...............60&10
Wrought Loose Pin........................................ 60&10
Wrought  Table...............................................60&10
Wrought Inside Blind....................................60&10
Wrought Brass..............................................  
75
Blind,  Clark’s................................................ 70&10
Blind,  Parker’s...............................................70&10
Blind, Shepard’s ........................................... 
70
Ordinary Tackle, list April 17, ’85................_  40
Grain...................................................... dls. 50&02
4*
Cast Steel..............................................per to
65 
Ely’s 1-10..............................................perm
60 
“
Hick’s C. F ........................................... 
G. D.............................................  “
35 
60
Musket.................................................  
‘
50
Rim Fire, U. M. C. & Winchester new list.. 
Rim Fire, United States.'........................dis. 
50
Central  Fire............................................ dis. 
25
Socket Firm er................................................ 70&10
Socket Framing.............................................. 70&10
Socket Corner..................................................70&10
Socket Slicks..................................................70&10
Butchers’ Tanged Firmer............................. 
40
Curry,  Lawrence’s  ..................................... 40&10

CARTRIDGES.

chisels. 

CROW   B A R S.

combs. 

dls.

dls.

C A PS.

CHALK.
COPPEB.

White Crayons, per  gross.............. 12@12)4 dls. 10
28
Planished, 14 oz cut to size........per pound 
14x52,14x56,14x60 ........................ 
26
24
Cold Rolled, 14x56 and 14x60........................ 
Cold Rolled, 14x48.........................................  
24
Bottoms.........................................................  
25
dis.
Morse’s  Bit  Stocks.............................  
40
 
Paper and straight Shank............................. 
40
Morse’s Taper Shank..................................... 
40

DRILLS. 

 

DRIPPING PANS.

ELBOWS.

Small sizes, ser pound...... ........................... 
07
Large sizes, per ponnd.................................   6)4
Com. 4  piece, 6 in .............................doz. net 
70
Corrugated....................................... dis. 20&10&10
Adjustable..............................................dls.  40&10
Clark’s, small, 818; large, 826........................ 
30
Ives’, 1, 818;  2, 824;  3, 830 ............................. 
25
Disston’s ........................................................ 60&16
New  American.............................................. 60&10
Nicholson’s ................................................... 60&10
50
Heller’s................................................... 
Heller’s Horse Rasps..................................... 
50

files—New List. 

EXPANSIVE BITS. 

dlS.

dis.

GALVANIZED IRON.

dis.

13 
gauges. 
HAMMEBS.

Nos.  16  to  20;  22  and  24;  25  and  26;  27 
List 

28
15  '  18

12 

14 

Discount, 60

Stanley Rule and  Level Co.’s......................  
50
Maydole  & Co.’s......................................dis. 
25
Kip’s .........................................................dis. 
25
Yerkes & Plumb’s................................... dls. 40&10
Mason’s Solid Cast Steel......................... 30c list 60
Blacksmith’s Solid Cast  Steel, Hand— 30c 40&10
Gate, Clark’s, 1, 2 ,3 ............................... dis.60&10
State......................... ............ ;.. .per doz. net, 2 50
Screw Hook  and  Strap, to 12 in. 4)4  14 and
longer.........................................................   3V4
Screw Hook and  Eye, )4........................ net 
10
%........................ net  8*4
V ........................ net  7)4
%........................ net  7 H
70

Strap and T ............................................. dls. 

HINGES.

HANGERS. 

diS.
Barn Door Kidder Mfg. Co., Wood track —  50&10
Champion,  anti-friction.............. •..............60&10
Kidder, wood track ......................................  
40
Pots..............................................................a 60405
Kettles..................  
60405
Spiders........................................................... 60405
Gray enameled..............................................  
50

HOLLOW WARE
 

HOUSE  FURNISHING  GOODS.

dis.

HORSE NAILS.

locks—door. 

knobs—New List. 

Stamped  TinW are......................... new list 70410
Japanned Tin Ware......................................  
25
Granite Iron W are......................new list33)6&10
Au Sable................................dis. 25410@25410410
Putnam......................................dis.  541042^42^4
Northwestern.................................   dis. 1041045
dis.
Door, mineral, jap. trimmings..................... 
55
55
Door,  porcelain, jap. trimmings.................. 
Door, porcelain, plated trimmings..............  
55
Door,  porcelain, trimmings.........................  
55
Drawer  and  Shutter, porcelain...................  
70
Russell 4  Irwin  Mfg. Co.’s new l i s t .......... 
55
55
Mallory, Wheeler  4   Co.’s ............................. 
Branford’s ..........................................................  ’ 58
56
Norwalk’s ...................................................... 
Stanley Rule and Level  Co.’s ......................  
70
Adze Eye.......................................... 816.00, dis. 60
Hunt Eye.......................................... 815.00, dls. 60
Hunt’s . .................................... 818.50, dis. 20410.
dlS.
50
Sperry 4  Co.’s, Post,  handled....................... 
dis.
Coffee, Parkers  Co.’s ....................................  
40
“  P. S. 4  W. Mfg. Co.’s  Malleables__  
40
“  Landers,  Ferry 4  Clark’s.................. 
40
Enterprise.........................................  
25
dis.
Stebbin’s  Pattern........................................... 60410
Stebbin’s Genuine..........................................6041025
Enterprise, self-measuring.
N A IL S
Advance above 12d nails.

LEVELS. 
MATTOCKS.

MAULS. 
mills. 

MOLASSES GATES. 

dlS.

F E N C E   A N D   B R A D S.
50d to 60d.........................................
lOd....................................................
8d and 9d.........................................
6d and 7d........................................
4d and 5d.........................................
3d......................................................
2d .....................................-...............
4d....................................................
3d............................................................
2d .............. .............................................
50
12d to 30d  ...................................................... 
60
lOd................................................................... 
8d to 9d  .........................................................  
75
6d to 7d........................................................... 
90
4dto5d...........................................................  1  10
3d....................................................................   1  50

25 
10 
25 
40 
60 
1  00 
1  50
1  00
1  50
2 00

CA SEIN G  A N D   BO X .

F IN E   B L U E D .

%  Inch.

COMMON  B A R B E L .

C LIN CH .

1*4 and  1% inch.....................
2 and 2*4 
.......................
“ 
2*4 and 2JÍ  “ 
........................
3 inch.................................. .
3)4 and 4% inch.....................
Each half keg 10 cents extra.

2 25
1  35 1 15 
1  80 
85 75

d lB .

PL'A N ES. 

Ohio Tool Co.’s, fancy..................................40@10
Sciota  Bench.................................................   @60
Sandusky Tool  Co.’s, fancy..........................40@10
Bench, first quality........................................  @60
Stanley Rule and  Level Co.’s, wood............20410
60
Fry,  Acme..............................................dis. 
70
Common,  polished..................................dis. 
Iron and  Tinned........................................... 
50
Copper Rivets and Burs................................ 
50
“A” Wood’s patent planished. Nos. 24 to 27  10 20 
“B” Wood's  pat. planished, Nos. 25 to 27...  9 20 

P A T E N T   P L A N IS H E D   IR O N .

r ivets. 

Broken packs He per pound extra.

dis.

P A N S .

BOPES.

Sisal, % inch and larger..............................   11*4
Manilla..........................................................   13)4
Steel and  Iron.. 
Try and Bevels. 
M itre................

dis.

Com. 
83 00 
3 00 
3 10 
3  15 
3 25 
3 35
All  sheets No. 18  and  lighter,  over 30  inches 

S H E E T  IR O N .Com.  Smooth.
Nos. 10 to  14......................................84 20
Nos. 15 to 17......................................4 20
Nos.  18 to 21......................................  4 20
Nos. 22 to 24 ......................................  4 20
Nos. 25 to 26 ......................................  4 40
No. 27.................................................  4 60
wide not less than 2-10 extra
List acct. 19, ’86.......................................dis. 40410
50
50
55
35

White A .............. ..............list
’  »
White  B..............
...  “
Drab B.................
White C................ .......... “

SAND  P A P E B .

SA SH   CORD.

Discount, 10.

SASH WEIGHTS.

Solid Eyes..............................................per ton 825

SAUSAGE SUUFFEBS OR FILLEB8.

dis.

dis.

saws. 

traps. 

“ 
Silver Steel  Dia. X Cuts, per foot,__  
“  Special Steel Dex X Cuts, per foot.... 
“  Special Steel Dia. X Cuts, per foot.... 
“  Champion  and  Electric  Tooth  X 
Cuts,  per  foot..............................................  

Miles’ “Challenge” __per doz. 820, dls. 50@50405
Perry................... per doz. No. 1, 815;  No. 0,
.................................................821;  dis. 50@5045
Draw Cut No. 4............................ each, 830, dls  30
Enterprise Mfg. Co.......................... dis. 20410030
Silver’s.................................................... dis.  40410
H and.............:.......................... 25©2545
70
50
30
28
Steel, Game.....................................................60410
Oneiaa Community, Newhouse’s ................ 
35
Oneida  Community, Hawley a Norton’s —  
70
Hotchkiss’...................................................... 
TO
P. S. 4  W.  Mfg. Co.’s ...... ...........................  
70
Mouse,  choker.................................... 18c per doz.
Mouse, delusion............................... 81.50 per doz.
Bright Market................................................  67)4
Annealed Market........................................... 70410
Coppered Market...........................................  62H
Tinned Market..............................................   62X
Coppered  Spring  Steel.................................  
50
Plain Fence......................................per pound 08
Barbed  Fence, galvanized..................................83 45
painted..............................    2 80
Bright........................................................70410410
Screw  Eyes.............................................. 70410410
Hook’s ...................................................... 70410410
Gate Hooks and Eyes...............................70410410
Baxter's Adjustable, nickeled....................  
30
Coe’s  Genuine.............................................. 
50
Coe’s Patent Agricultural, wrought,...........  
75
Coe’s  Patent, malleable................................ 75410
Bird Cages............................................ 
50
Pumps, Cistern.......................................... 
75
Screws,New L ist..................................  ... 
50
Casters, Bed  and  Plate...........................50410410
Dampers, American......................................  
40
Forks, hoes, rakes  and all steel goods........ 
65

miscellaneous. 

wise goods. 

WRENCHES. 

wire. 

dls.
 

dis.

dls.

dls.

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METALS.

FIG TIN.

 

ZINC.

LEAD.

pound.  Pipe and Sheets 3c per pound.

Pig  Large........................................................... 26c
Pig Bars................................................  
28c
Duty:  Sheet, 2>4c per pound.
680 ponnd  casks..................................................6)4
Per pound.............................. ......................  
6)4
Duty:  Pig, 82  per 100 pounds.  Old  Lead, 2c per 
American ... v — .'......................................... @5
Newark.............................................................@5
B ar......................................... 
6
Sheet........................................................8c, dls. 20
SOLDER.
H@H.....................................................................16
Extra W iping................................................... 13H
The  prices  of  the  many  other  qualities  of 
solder m the market indicated by private brands 
vary according to composition.
ANTIMONY.

Cookson......................................... per  pound  14)4
Hallett’s........................................ 
11)4
TIN—MELYN GRADE.
10x14 IC, Charcoal......................................... 8600
14x2010, 
..................... .’..................   6 00
...........................................  7 75
10x14 IX, 
14x20 IX, 
..........................................   7  75

Each additional X on this grade, 81.75.

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“ 

TIN—ALLAWAY GRADE.

10x14 IC,  Charcoal.............................................8c5 40
14x20 IC, 
10x14 IX, 
14x20 IX, 

..........................................   5 40
..........................................  6 90
 
6|90

Each additional X on this grade 81.50.

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“ 

14x20IC, Terne  M. F .................................... 8 7 60
........................................  15  76
20x28 IC, 
14x20 IC, 
14x20 IX, 
“ 
............................   7i:00
“ 
20x28 IC, 
...........................   11(50
14x20 IC, 
4*90
14x20 IX, 
“ 
..................   6 40
...................10 50
“ 
20x28 IC, 
20x28 IX, 
“ 
..................  13.50

“ 
“ Worcester......................................  5 50
“ 
“ 
“  Allaway  Grade................. 
“ 
“ 
“ 
BOILER SIZE TIN PLATE.

14x28  IX.............................................................. 812 00
14x31  IX................................................................ 18 50
14* 50lx ’, ^  N“ ' I  B°

[ P“  Pound.... 

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09

 
ROOFING PLATES
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The Michigan Tradesman

Official Organ of Michigan Business Men’s  Association.

▲  W EEK LY   JO U RN A L  DBVOTKD  TO  TH B

Retail  Trade  of the Wolderine State,

E.  A. STOWE  St  BKO.,  Proprietors.

Subscription Price, One  Dollar per year, payable 
Advertising Rates made known on application. 

strictly in advance.

Publication  Office,  100 Louis St.

ffntered  at  the  Grand  Rapide  Post  Office.

E.  A.  STOWE,  Editor.

WEDNESDAY.  SEPTEMBER.  35,  188».

WORTHY  ORGANIZERS.

The  September  issue of  the  Patron's 
Guide, the  official  organ of  the  Patrons 
of  Industry, contains the  following:

Bro. A. P. Waterhouse is  just  rushing 
things in Newaygo county—four associa­
tions a week being about his average.
“Brother”  Waterhouse  is  peculiarly 
adapted to  expound  the doctrines of  the 
P. of  I.,  as  his  name  occupies  a  com 
manding position on the  delinquent  lists 
of  several  Business  Men’s  Association 
and  accounts  against  him are generally 
quoted at 10 cents on the  dollar,  with no 
takers.  A  man  who  owes  every  mer­
chant  who  would  trust  him  within 
radius of  twenty-five  miles of  his  home 
would  appear to be  particularly fitted to 
depict  the  woes  of  the  down-trodden 
farmer,  as  brought  about  by  the  exor 
bitant exactions  and  monopolistic  prac 
tices of  the opulent merchant I

Perhaps,  however.  “Brother”  Water 
house  will  make  enough  out of  his or 
ganization work to square  the  numerous 
debts against  him.  T h e  T r a desm a n is 
informed  by Supreme  Treasurer  Krause 
that  the  fee  paid  orgauizers  of 
the 
P.  of  I.  is  $10  an  association,  so 
Waterhouse  is  averaging  four  lodges a 
week, he  is  in  receipt of  an  income of 
$40 a week,  or  $160  a  month—a  pretty 
fair  return  for  the  poor equivalent  he 
leaves in the hands of  the farmers.

Another  organizer  frequently  praised 
by the  Guide  is  Elder  Payne,  of  Kent 
county. 
In  view'  of  the  fact  that  the 
Elder  was  for  several  years  under  in 
dictment  for  bastard}' before  the  Kent 
Circuit  Court,  he  would  also  appear to 
be  a desirable  person  to  champion  the 
cause of the Yertican-Krause-Wadsworth 
triumvirate,  for  if  there  ever  wTas  an 
organization of  dubious  parentage,  it 
the Patrons of  Industry.

IN   T H E   L IN E   O F  P R O G R E S S .
At the annual convention of  the Mich 
igan  State  Pharmaceutical  Association 
held at Petoskey two years ago, President 
Wurzburg, in  the  course  of  his annual 
address, made the following recommenda­
tion:
The  appointment  of  Jacob  Jesson to 
succeed himself as a member of the State 
Board  of  Pharmacy  will  meet  the  ap­
proval of this Association.
In  this  connection,  however, I desire 
to  put  myself  on  record  as  favoring a 
return to the  original  intent  of the law 
when it was enacted,  that  this  Associa­
tion recommend  three  or  more  eligible 
persons  for  appointment  to  the Board, 
and that  such  recommendations  be for­
warded  to  the  Governor, with a request 
to make his selection  therefrom.
I make this recommendation in view of 
the fact that the Board owes its existence 
to this Association, and that it cannot be 
brought too  closely  in  connection  with 
the parent organization.
This  recommendation  met  with  the 
most  virulent  opposition  of  those  who 
preferred to keep the matter of  appoint­
ments to the Board in the hands of a ring, 
as it had been  up  to  that  time,  and the 
recommendation was not adopted.  Con­
fident that the point was well taken, how­
ever,  he continued to agitate  the  matter 
at each convention,  and  at  the  meeting 
held at Detroit  last  week the suggestion 
was adopted,  many of those voting in  its 
favor having a previously opposed  it.

T h e  T r a desm a n  is  glad to  note  that 
selfish interests have at last  given  away 
to the  good  of  the  trade  at  large  and 
trusts that the bringing of the Board and 
the men who created it  into  closer  rela­
tionship will do much to remove the illy- 
disguised suspicion with which the Board 
has  come  to  be  regarded  by  a  large 
portion of the drug trade of the State.

NAMES  WANTED.

A patron of T h e  T r a desm a n at Milan 

writes as  follow's:
In regard to the P. of I. stores, wouldn’t 
it be a good  idea  to  give  the  names of 
parties  who  have  taken it up and their 
failures. 
I understand that the business 
is a failure,  which, of course, it must be, 
unless  the P.  of  1. merchant is a knave 
and  swindles  his  customers.  Give  us 
results.  Theories are cheap, but  results 
couiit.
Joshua Colby, the  Rockford  hardware 
dealer,  signed with the  P. of l.’s on a 20 
per cent,  basis.  He  is a P. of I. dealer 
no longer.  Herold  Bros.,  the  Howard 
City  boot  and  shoe  dealers,  have  also 
thrown up a contract with the P.  of I.’s. 
Henry Henkel,  the  general dealer at the 
same place,  has repeatedly stated that he 
is losing money by  selling  goods on a 10 
per cent, basis and that,  when  his  con­
tract expires, he will not renew it on any 
terms.

In the majority of  cases,  however, the 
P. of  I. merchant is not  honest with  his 
fanner  friends.  He  either gets the  job­
ber who furnishes  him  goods to furnish 
him  a  duplicate  invoice  with  12%  per

Wyoming and New Mexica are  follow 
ing the example of  Idaho in holding con 
stitutional conventions and getting ready 
to apply  for  admission  as  states.  The 
case of  Wyoming  can  very well  be post 
poned until the census of  next year shall 
have shown  whether  or not the territory 
has the population requisite to rank it a 
a respectable state.  In 1880 it had 20,789 
inhabitants, or a trifle  over  one to every 
five  square miles of  its  area.  This  was 
the very smallest  population of  any dis 
tinct area within the United  States;  and 
even if  it  has  doubled  since  1880,  as it 
doubled in  the  decade  before  that, thi 
wrould  not  give it much  more  than  the 
population  in 1880 of-Montana,  which is 
the smallest of  any of  the new' states.

The elections in Brazil  are  reported to 
have  given  a  decided  majority  to  the 
party of  progress,  who are  in  sympathy 
with  the  ideas  of  Dom  Pedro  as  to 
slavery  and  other  matters.  This  indi 
cates  a  great  change  of  feeling  in  the 
country, as^or many  years  past  the im 
perial  policy of  emancipation • has  been 
carried  forward  in  spite  of  a  majority 
of  representatives of  the  planting inter­
est in the  Imperial Parliament. 
Indeed, 
the  liberation  of  the  Brazilian  slaves 
may be  said  to  have  been  the w'ork of 
one man,  wrho at last  finds  the nation on 
his side,  after living down  more obloquy 
than  usually  falls  to  a  monarch.  The 
friend of  Whittier,  the  disciple of  Cole­
ridge,  represents a higher  type of  civil 
ization  than  do  his  people  in  general 
but his patience  and  his  faithfulness to 
duty are  coming  to  bear  the legitimate 
fruit.  When he dies,  he w'ill lie down in 
an  honored  grave,  to  which  an  eman­
cipated  race  will  make  perpetual  pil­
grimage.

The  country has a right to feel  proud 
of  its growing navy.  Two of  the Roach 
vessels have  just  shown  what  they are 
good for.  The Dolphin  has  come  back 
from a trip round the world,  and in good 
condition  after 
facing  all  sorts  of 
weather on a long series of  coasts.  The 
1 Uanta  was  out at sea all  through  the 
four days of storm last w'eek, and serious 
fears were felt for her safety.  She stood 
it all, and came into  Newport  harbor at 
ts close  none  the  w'orse for  wear,  and 
having  shown  herself  a  good  sailer. 
And now  comes  the  Baltimore,  one  of 
the  Cramps’  build,  an  armed  cruiser 
whose trial trip  was had  just  after  the 
storm ended.  She was to make nineteen 
knots an hour,  loaded  with as much pig- 
iron as  would  represent  the  weight  of 
her  armament  and  stores.  She  made 
twenty and a fifth.  For four consecutive 
hours her speed  was nineteen and three- 
fifths knots an  hour.  She  thus fills ex­
actly the place  our  new  cruisers are  to 
take among the  warships  of  the  world. 
Not  heavy armament,  but the maximum 
of  speed  for.  both  attack  and  escape 
characterized our  vessels in the  War  of 
1812.  We  w'ill  have a navy of  just  the 
ame  kind  for  any  coming  war—ships 
that can carry their  guns  and  stores  as 
fast as an ordinary train moves on a rail­
road,  and  which  could  sail  all  around 
uch floating fortresses as  are  the  chief 
reliance of the European navies.

Both Coat and Buyer Sold.

A Marietta merchant tells  how he sold 
second-hand coat that  had  been  worn 
but  a  few  times.  He  had  repeatedly 
tried to sell the  coat to different  colored 
men,  but  always  failed.  So he  tried a 
new'  scheme.  He  got  a  cheap  pocket- 
book  and  stufEed  it  generously  with 
paper  and  put  the  book  in  one of  the 
pockets  of 
the  coat.  He  accosted  a 
negro  man  and  wanted to sell  him  the 
coat.  The  “colored  gemman”  said  he 
didn’t desire to buy the  coat.  “Yes, but 
ou  just  try it on. 
It  belongs  to a man 
rho  has  plenty  of  money,  but  has  no 
use  for  the  coat.”  The  negro  put  the 
coat on, put  his  hands  in  the  pockets, 
and,  of  course, he  felt  the  fat  pocket- 
book.  His  eyes  fairly dilated  with  an 
astonished  but  pleased 
expression. 
“Boss,”  he  inquired,  “what  do  you ax 
for dis coat?”  “Three dollars  and  fifty 
cents.”  “I take it,  boss!”  and  with the 
satisfied air of  a man who had  just come 
into  the  possession  of  a  fortune, 
the 
darkey took  the  co^t  and  went  on  his 
way rejoicing.

Pepper  Adulteration.
\V.  Stoddard  states,  in  the 
Mr.  F. 
Analyst, 
that  steatite  is  still  largely 
It is 
employed for  adulterating pepper. 
added to the extent of 10 to 15  per  cent. 
Chromate of  lead, another adulterant, is 
best  detected  in  the  ash  obtained  by 
incinerating  one  or two grammes of the 
pepper,  as  the  chromic acid reaction is 
more readily observable than is the chlo­
roform residue.

S.  P .  B e n n e tt ,
The “Live COAL Man.’

Wilkesbarre and Pittston Anthracite 
Coal, Cumberland  Blossburg  Smith­
ing Coal, 72-hour  Connelsville Coke.

A large supply  of  the  above  coals on track the 

year around.  Write for prices.

S.  P.  BENNETT, Grand Rapids, Mich

Special  N otice !
All smithing coals sold  by us we guar 
antee to be mined  from  the  BIG  VEIN 
in the Georges  Creek  District.  Thi 
the coal so  favorbly known as Piedmont 
or  Cumberland  Blossburg.  and  stand 
unrivalled for smithing purposes.

“COLUMBIA.”

Steam  and  Hot  Water  Boiler  for  warming

Hot  Water  Boiler 
dwellings,  etc.

HUM  I  SCHNEIDER,  Grand  Rapids
„m l
fi r

* * 3 0 - 3 0 :

Price

Every  garment  bearing  the  above  ticket  is 
WARRANTED  NOT  TO  RIP, and,  if  not as re 
iresented, you are requested  to  return  it to the 
iferchant of whom it was purchased and receive 
new garment.
S T A N T O N ,   S A M P S O N   &  CO.

Manufacturers,  Detroit,  Mich.

AND

P i u m b i n g ,

Steam  and  Hot  Water Heating, 
Brooks’  Hand  Force  Pump,  In­
stantaneous  Water  Heater,  Hot 
Air  Furnaces,  Mantels,  Grates 
and Tiling, Gas  Fixtures, Etc. 
Wholesale and Retail Dealers In

P lu m b e r s ’  S u p p lie s.
184 East  Pillion  81., Head of  Jionroe,

Telephone  No. 147.

21  Seriljner  Street,

Telephone No. 1109.

¿RAND  RAPIDS, 
-  MIOH.
11,000  R E W A R D I I

THE  LARGEST  AND  BEST 

JLEAR  LONG  HAVANA  FILLED 

SUMATRA  WRAPPED  CIGAR 

SOLD  FOR  5   CENTS.

CHARLES  B.  PEET,

JAMES R. PITCHER,

Prêt ident.

Sec’y and Gen. Manager.
320-324  Broadway  New  York,
millers, Attention

We are making  a  Middlings 
Purifier and Flour Dresser that 
will save you their cost at least 
three times each year.
They  are  guaranteed  to  do 
more  work in less  space (with 
less  power  and  less  waste) 
than  any  other  machines  of 
their  class.
Send  for  descriptive  cata­
logue with testimonials.
Martin’s  Middlings  Pnriler  Co.,

GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICH.
F .   J. 

A. J.  Bowne, President.

Geo.  C.  P ierce,  Vice President,

H.  W.  Nash,  Cashier
CAPITAL,  -  -  -  $300,000,

Transacts a general  banking  business.

la k e  a  Specialty of Collections.  Accounts 

of Country Merchants Solicited.

G o o d

M o r n i n g  !

I  have  just  eaten  a  delicious

dish  of

M u sca tin e
R O L L U P

O A T S

DBTTBNTHA.

JOBBER  OFOysters

-AND-Salt Fish,

Mail Orders Receive Prompt  Attention.  See  Quotations  in Another  Column

KOALI

WHOLESALE

Anthracite and Bituminous Goal
Before ordering your coal write to us for prices.

State Trade a Specialty.

GRAND  RAPIDS  ICE  i  COAL  GO,,
P E R K I N S  
H E S S
Hides, Furs, Wool & Tallow,

GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICH,

52  Pearl  Street. 

DEALERS IN

NOS.  122  and  124  LOUIS STREET, GRAND  RAPIDS.  MICHIGAN.

WE CARRY A STOCK OF CAKE TALLOW FOR MILL USE-

Io n ia  P a n ts  & O v e ra ll Co

E. D.  Voorhees,  Manager.

MANUFACTURERS  OF

3ants.  Overalls,  Goats,  M e ts ,  Shirts,  KtG,

■ün...m,CTI5SBÏÏffinïïTffF

Ih

Warranted  Not to Rip.

Fit  Guaranteed.

Workmanship  Perfect.

ghTr'"-. ^.imported  W&pjkl-

Amos S. Musselman & Go.

SOLE  AGENTS,

GRANS  RAPIDS.  MICH.

Mr.  Voorhees’ long experience in the manufacture of  these  goods  enables him 
turn out a line especially adapted to the  Michigan  trade.  Samples  and  prices 

sent on application.

IONIA,  MIOH

SHAFTING, HANGERS, 
MD PULLEYS U EW l
FIRST-CLASS IN  EVERY RE8PECT.
 LA N E & BO O LEY CO.
S
2  to 4 8  JOHN ST., CINCINNATI, O.

Send  Specifications  for  Estimates  before  Contracting.

i

cent,  added  or  the  jobber  sends  him a 
number of  blank invoices,  which enables 
him  to make a “cost  price”  behind  his 
own desk w'henever called upon to do so. 
In some cases, the  prices secured in this 
way are considerably  higher  than  those 
ordinarily charged,  but the  “ 10 per cent, 
above cost” catches flies  for  awhile, the 
same  as  the  “ >4  off” sales  used  to  at­
tract custom, even  though the goods had 
been  marked  up  one-third  previous  to 
the sale.

The election of  Frank  lnglis  as  Pres 
ident  of  the  Michigan  State  Pharma 
ceutical Association will meet the hearty 
the  great  body  of 
commendation  of 
Michigan  druggists. 
It is an open ques 
tion,  however,  which  is  honored  the 
more—the Association or the recipient of 
its confidence.

SEEDS!

If in want of Clover or Timothy, 
Orchard. BlueGrass. or Red Top, 
or,  in  fact,  Any  Kind  of  Seed, 
send or  w'rite to the
Seed
71  Canal  St.,  GRAND  RAPIDS.
W.T. 1AMOREAUX

Manufacturer of

F .  R a n i v i l l e ,
LEATHER  BELTING
't ü t t i f i t t i —I Mill Supplies.
01271831

JO B B E R   O F

1  to  5  Pearl  Street,

GRAND  RAPIDS, 

: 

MICH.

W A N T E D .

POTATOES,  APPLES,  DRIED 

FRUIT,  BEANS 

and all kinds of Produce.

If you  have any  of  the  above  goods to 
ship,  or anything  in  the  Produce  line,  let 
us  hear  from  you.  Liberal cash advance 
made  when  desired.

E A R L   B R O S . ,

C o m m issio n  M e r c h a n t s
Reference:  Fi r s t   N a t io n a l   B a n k ,  Chicago 
Mic h ig a n  T r a d e s m a n . Grand Rapids

157 South  W ater St.,  CHICAGO 

POUfiTU NATIONAL B iffi

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.

S-?  GEO. H. REEDER,

State  Agent

and Jobber of

1 1   Lycoming  Rubbers
Hedinm Price Sho^.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

C hem icals.^
W.  BAKER 
&   C0.’S
Breakfast  Cocoa
Is  absolutely  pure 

THB  B E S T

flßGident
Insurance

Is  that 
Furnished 
by the

tesMutual

vS\ 

K .  

H o l i e s  &   C o .,

I  

and  it  is  soluble.
To  increase  the  solubility  of 
the powdered cocoa, various expe- 
dients are employed,  most of them
being  based  upon  the  action of  some  alkali, potash, soda  or 
even ammonia.  Cocoa  which  has been  prepared  by one of 
these chemical  processes  can  usually be  recognized  at  once 
by the distinct alkaline reaction of the infusion  in water.
W .  Baker  & Co.’s  Breakfast Cocoa
is  manufactured  from  the  first  stage  to  the  last  by  perfect 
mechanical  processes,  110  chemical  being  used  in 
its preparation.  By one of the  most ingenious of these 
mechanical  processes  the  greatest  degree  of  fineness  is 
secured without the sacrifice of  the  attractive  and  beautiful 
red color  which  is  characteristic  of  an absolutely pure and 
natural cocoa.
W. Baker & Co., Dorchester,  Mass.

HEAIIENRIGH  BROS.

W h o le s a le  C lo th iers

MANUFACTURERS  OF

B erfect-B ittin g  Tailor-M ade  Clothing

138-140 Jefferson  flue,, 34-36  Woodbridge St., Detroit,

AT  LOWEST  PRICES.

MAIL  ORDERS sent in care L.  W. ATKINS will receive  PROMPT ATTENTION.
e.  B.  DIKEMAN.
S.  K.  BOLLES. 

77  CANAL  ST.,  GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICH.

W h o l e s a l e   C i g a r   D e a le r s .

( ( T O S S   U P I 99

We  will  forfeit  $1,000  if the  “TOSS  UP” 
Cigar  is  not  a  Clear  Long  Havana  Filler  of 
excellent quality,  equal  to  more  than  the  aver­
age ten cent cigars on the market.

Do  flot  Violate  the  Law I

To conform to the law passed  by  the  last  Legislature,  we have arranged to brand 

all barrels  containing  our  superior vinegar

M A L T   V IN E G A R

The  purity  and  strength  of  which are fully guaranteed.

Dealers  should  remember  that  no  vinegar  below  40 grain can now be 
sold and that those who violate the law are liable to  both  fine  and  impris­
onment.  Every  barrel  of  vinegar  we  sell  is tested before it leaves our 
factory and we guarantee it to be up to the legal  standard.

TMEr

T elfer  S pice  C o m p a n y .

Seated Herbs * Mm I
TIOMSON  &  TAM   SPICE  COMPANY,

P r e p a r e d   b y

O liio e t g o .

Is  a  C o m b in a tio n   o f

The  B in est  Ingredients  for  use  in 

Seasoning M eats,  P o u ltry,

Game  and Bish,

SOLD  BY ALL  GROCERS.

The Michigan Tradesman

VEONE8DAT,  SEPTEMBER  25,  1889.
THE  DRUMMER’S  "LITTLE  GRIP.” 

The drummer had a little grip.
And everywhere the drummer went 

It’s color was ’twist and ’tween,
That grip was surely seen.

He took it with him everywhere:
And though he often got "‘hard up”—

Was never seen without it;
Was never known  to spout it.

“What makes him love the grip f-o much, 
’Tis not the grip he loves so much—

And watch it every minute?”
But what he carries in it;

The photos of the goods he sells—
But the photo of all he loves best,

As lovely as any pearl:
Is the one of his newest girl.
Dean  Swift  and the  Shoemaker.
A shoemaker of  Dublin  had a long de­
sire to work for  Dean  Swift.  He event­
ually succeeded,  the Dean giving  him an 
order,  adding,  "When  shall  1  have 
them?”
"On  Saturday  next,”  said  the  shoe­
maker.
“I  hate  disappointments,”  said  the 
Dean;  "nor would I have  you disappoint 
others; set your own time and keep to it.”
"I thank  your  reverence,” said  Bam- 
erick,  for  that  was his name;  "I desire 
no longer time than Saturday next, when 
you will be sure  to  have  them  without 
fail.”
They parted,  and  the  boots  were  fin­
ished to the time;  but, through the hurry 
of business, Mr. Bamerick forgot to carry 
them home until Monday evening.  When 
the  Dean  drew  the boots on, and found 
them  to  his  mind, he  said:  "Mr.  Bam­
erick, you have answered the commenda­
tion of  your  friends, but  you  have  dis­
appointed me.”
"Indeed  and  indeed,  sir.” said  Bam­
erick,  "the  boots  were  finished  to  the 
time,  but I forgot to bring  them  home.”
The  Dean  gave  him  one of  his  stern 
looks,  and,  after  a  pause,  asked  him 
whether he understood gardening as well 
as boot-making ?

Bamerick answered.  "Xo.  sir.”
"Come,”  said  the  Dean,  in  a  good- 
humored  tone,  "1  will  show  you  im­
provements I have made in  the  Deanery 
garden.”
They  walked  through  the  garden  ti 
the further end. when  the  Dean  started, 
as  if  recollecting  something.  "I  must 
step in,”  said he;  "stay here until I come 
back.”  Then  he ran out of  the  garden, 
locked the door  and  put  the  key in his 
pocket.  Bamerick walked  about until  it 
grew dark;  and not  seeing  the Dean,  he 
at last ventured to follow him, but found 
the door locked;  he  knocked  and  called 
several  times  to  no  purpose,  and  then 
perceived himself  confined between high 
walls, on a dark  and  cold  night  in  the 
month of  March.  However, he  had  not 
the least suspicion of his being intention­
ally confined.
The Deanery servants  went  to  bed at 
the usual hour,  and  the  Dean  remained 
in his study until 2 o’clock in  the  morn­
ing.  He  then  went  into  the  hall  and 
drew  the  charges  out  of  a blunderbuss 
and  other  firearms,  then  returned  and 
rang his bell.  He  was  immediately  at­
tended  by  one  of  his  servants.  "Rob­
ert,” said  he,  "I  have  been  much  dis­
turbed with noise on  the  garden  sid<;  I 
fear some robbers have broken  in.  Give 
me  a  lantern  and  call  up  Saunders.” 
Then  the  Dean  took  the  lantern  and 
stayed by the arms until  the  men  came. 
“Arm  yourselves,”  said  he,  and  fol­
low me.”
He led them into the garden, where the 
light soon attracted  poor  Bamerick.  who 
came  running  up  to  them.  Upon  his 
approach, the Dean roared out,  “There’s 
the  robber!  Shoot  him !  Shoot  him !” 
Saunders  presented, and  Bamerick,  ter­
rified  to  death,  fell  on  his  knees  and 
begged for his  life.  The  Dean  held his 
lantern up to the man’s face, and gravely 
said,  "Mercy on  u s!  Mr. Bamerick,  how 
came  you here ?”
"Lor’, sir,”  said Bamerick,  “don’t you 
remember  you left me here in  the  even­
ing ?”
"Ah !  friend,”  said  the  Dean. “I for­
got it,  as  you did the boots;”  then,  turn­
ing round to Robert, who  was  butler,  he 
said,  “Give  the  man  some  warm  wine 
and see him safely home.”

Liability  for a Wife’s  Debts.

This  is  unquestionably the law. 

From  th e Chicago Tribune
The wife  of  a  wealthy resident  of  a 
Chicago  suburb  bought  of  a  dry goods 
firm  some  costly  articles  of  woman’s 
wrear.  When the bill  was  presented the 
husband  refused  to  pay  it.  The  firm 
sued and recovered judgment.  The case 
was carried up  to  the  Appellate  Court, 
which reversed  on the  ground  that  the 
trial court  had  refused  to  instruct  the 
jury that a husband  could  uot be  made 
liable for  debts  contracted  by his  wife 
in his name,  unless she had authority to 
make such a contract,  and  a  tradesman 
who  sold  goods to a wife  without  such 
authority did so at his peril.
It is 
the business of the tradesman to find out 
whether the  husband  will pay, and it is 
for him to show  the authority in case he 
bringg  suit.  Such  authority may often 
be inferred. 
If  the  husband  has  paid 
one bill  without protest the  assumption 
is fair that  he  will  pay another,  but  it 
should be one for goods of the same kind 
or value.  Payment  for  a  calico  dress 
bought  on  credit is uot a promise to pay 
for a silk one  if  the  wife  should  make 
such a purchase later on.  Therefore, it 
is always  the  part  of  wisdom  when  a 
wife orders some  specially costly article, 
for  the  seller  to  find  out  whether  the 
husband  will pay for it,  even though he 
has been paying her bills without protest.
There are, of course, exceptions to this 
rule that  the  wife  may not  pledge  the 
credit of her husband.  She can do it for 
necessaries  when  he  refuses  to furnish 
them,  but  even  then  the  tradesman  is 
not safe in taking her word for it. 
If he 
sells the necessary provisions  on  credit, 
and the  husband  can  show  that he had 
given her the  cash  with  which  to  huy 
those  articles,  then  the  dealer  has  no 
remedy.  The  definition  of  necessaries, 
too, is sometimes a more limited one than 
women  or 
relish. 
Food,  lodging, clothing,  medical attend­
ance, fuel,  washing, etc. are necessaries. 
It has been decided that a set of artificial 
teeth are.  A church  pew,  however,  an 
eighty-dollar ball  dress,  and  pipes,  to­
bacco and cigars have  been  held  not  to

tradesmen  might 

be necessaries.  There  is  no  hard  and 
fast  rule to determine  them.  They de­
pend on the  apparent  means  and social 
position  of  the  husband and  wife.  A 
washer-woman neglected by her husband 
can safely run into debt  on  his  account 
for  a  cotton frock,  but  not for  a  satin 
dress.  The wife of  the wealthy suburb­
anite,  whose case is under consideration, 
may have been  justified in paying $5 for 
a pocket handkerchief, but not $50.  Nor 
is it allowable  in such a suit  to  call  in 
witnessess on behalf  of  the  plaintiff  to 
state  that  in  their  opinion  the  goods 
sold were such as families in  the  condi­
tion  in  life  of  the  defendant  usually 
purchased,  and  were  suitable  for  the 
wife of  defendant. 
It is not permissible 
to call in experts,  who  would  widen the 
definition  of  "necessaries”  till  it  em­
braced every article of  luxury under the 
sun.
Therefore,  it is  well for  the  Chicage 
tradesman to  keep  an  eye  on  the  pur­
chases of his customers,  and if he thinks 
a woman is branching out in her expend­
itures,  to have a little talk  with her hus- 
hand  and see  how far  he is inclined  to 
go.  Xo man,  no matter how punctually 
he  had  been  paying  his  wife’s  bills, 
would  be  held  liable for a 10,000-dollar 
cloak,  unless he had  given  a  sweeping 
authority for her to be given  everything 
that she might wish.

Fun for the  Drummer.

He  was a meek-looking  old gentleman 
from the country,  and as he took his seat 
at the  dining-room  table  the  drummers 
looked  at  him  over  their  soup  spoons. 
They noted his  weather-beaten  face,  his 
wret  hair  carefully parted  and  brushed 
around over  his ears,  and  his  air of  dif­
fidence as he nervously fingered his fork; 
and  when  the  waiter-girl  stood  at  his 
side and  winked  at  the  boot  and  shoe 
man they were all attention.

“Soup ?”  she asked.
The old man  seemed  a bit surprised at 
the brevity of  the  bill of  fare,  and  fidg­
eted about as though  waiting  for  her to 
say something more.
"Would  you  like  some  soup?”  said 
the girl  with a side-glauce  at  the  coffee 
and spice man.
"I  ain’t  particular  about  soup,  as  I 
know of,”  answered the old man.
“Boil’ mutt’n,  capersauce,  roas’  beef, 
r’s’  lamb,  r’s’ veal,  frieasse  chick’ll, cole 
ham-tongue,  chick’ll  salad,  fritters,  boil’ 
’n  baked  p’tatus,”  said  the  girl,  with 
lightning-like rapidity.
The  old  man  looked kind of  helpless, 
and the  boys  felt a  little  sorry for  him 
as  he kept his eyes fastened on  the fork, 
which he shoved from side  to  side  with 
his fingers.
“I guess I’ll take—I  guess  you’ll have 
to say that  again,”  he  said,  looking up, 
and the girl rattled  the  whole  thing  off 
in exactly the same time  as before.
The old  man  looked  round  the  table 
and caught  sight of  a drummer  winking 
at  the  girl.  Then  he  jerked  his  head 
around,  and,  looking  her  straight in the 
face,  he said:
“You may gimme s’m  bile  cornbeef ’n 
cabbage,  roas’  beef,  veal ’n mutt’n, cole 
chick’n ’n turkey ’n  tongue, ’n’ s’m ham 
’u’ eggs ’n’ codfish  cakes  ’n’  sassage ’n’ 
beefsteak ’n’  a piece o’  punkin  pie  ’n’  a 
cup o’ coffee,  sis, ’n’ now  see ef  yer kin 
make  yer  little  legs fly’s fast as  ye kin 
make  yer tongue,  for I wanter git  home; 
there’s a shower cornin’  up.”
The girl hesitated, turned red, and then 
made a break for  the  kitchen,  while the 
drummer laughed and the old  man gazed 
out  of  the  window  at  the  gathering 
clouds.

Do a  Little  Sampling'.

That retail grocer who should buy but­
ter  from  a  farmer  without  testing  it 
would  be set down as a chump,  to use a 
word which  all  comprehend.  What the 
retailer  does to his  butter  he should  do 
to many other goods—sample them.
Because things  appear  fair on the  out 
side is no  reason  why the condition  per­
tains clear through.  Beauty is only skin 
deep,  and  so  may be  the  appearance of 
canned  goods.  Cut a can  and  see  what 
is  inside.  Many  city grocers  now insist 
on  seeing  what  a  can  contains  before 
they buy.  And  they are right. 
It is all 
right to rely on your  jobber for  quality, 
but don’t  neglect to  follow  him up with 
a little detective work of your own.
And  then  there  are  sardines.  How 
many  retailers  know what  they get?  It 
may  cost  a  few cents  to  sample  a  box 
when  you  purchase  but then  you  know 
what you have,  and can sell accordingly.
It  does not  cost much  to sample a can 
of  fruit,  vegetables,  fish  or  meats,  and 
every  merchant  should  make  it a habit 
to do so.  But what is the use of brands, 
if  we  have  to  examine  everything  we 
buy? asks one.  But does the  wholesaler 
buy on the brand?  Not a bit of it.
Eternal vigilance is the price of getting 
what you  whut.

HARDWOOD  LUMBER.

The furniture factories  here pay as follows for 
dry  stock,  measured  merchantable,  mill  culls
out:
Basswood, log-run............................... 13 00@15 00
Birch,  log-run.......................................15 00@16 00
Bireh, Nos. 1 and 2..............................  @22 00
Black Ash, log-run............................... 14 00@16 00
Cherry, log-run..................................... 25 00@40 00
Cherry, Nos. 1  and  2............................60 00@65 00
Cherry, Cull.........................................   @12 00
Maple, log-run......................................12 00@13 00
Maple,  soft, log-run..............................11 00@13 00
Maple, Nos. 1 and 2 ............................  
@20 00
Maple,  clear, flooring.........................  
@25 00
Maple,  white, selected........................ 
@25 00
Red Oak, log-run.................................. 20 00@21  00
Red Oak, Nos. 1 and 2.......................... 26 00@28 00
Red Oak, »4 sawed, 6 inch and upw’d.38 00@40 00
Red Oak, \  sawed, regular................. 30 00®32 00
Red Oak, No. 1, step plank.................  
@25 00
@55 00
Walnut, log run................................... 
Walnut, Nos. 1 and 2........................... 
@75 00
Walnuts, cull 
....................................  
@25 00
Grey Elm, log-run.................................12 00@13 05
White Aso, log-run............................... 14 00@16 00
Whitewood, log-run............................. 20 00@22 00
White Oak, log-run...............................17 00@18 00
White Oak, ¡4 sawed. Nos. I and 2    42 00@43 00
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FOR  SALE

Or  exchange for stock of  general  merchandise, 
a perfect title to 240 acres of clay and  clay  loam 
soil, 160 acres of which is in a first class state  of 
cultivation.  The  land  is  slightly  undulating, 
free from stumps and can all he operated by ma­
chinery ;  is well fenced  with board  fencing  and 
watered by living stream  of  spring water,  filled 
with trout, planted about 8 years  ago.  Comfort­
able house, good and  commodious  barns,  auto­
matic water works  in  stock  yards  and  stables. 
Thrifty fruit-bearing orchard of  moderate  size, 
and well provided with shade trees.
This farm is  situated  in  the  Michigan  Fruit 
Belt  and  is  only  454  miles  from  two thriving 
towns with first-class Lake Michigan harbor ana 
good rail accommodations, is a model farm for a 
retiring merchant  interested  in  stock  or  fruit 
raising.  The present owner  is  young  and  acti­
vely engaged in business with  no time to devote 
to its management and will dispose of it at a low 
figure and on easy terms.  Enquiringparties will 
please address No. 474, care Michigan Tradesman.

C ro c k e ry   & G la s s w a re

L A M P  B U R N E R S .

No. 0 Sun...........................................................  45
No. I  “  ...........................................................  48
No. 2  “  ...........................................................   70
Tubular............................................................  75

lamp  chimneys.—Per box.

6 doz. in box.

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First quality.
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No. 0 Sun........................................................... I  90
No. I  “  ................................■.........................2 00
No. 2  “  ........................................................... 3 00
No. 0 Sun, crimp  top.............................................2 15
2 25
No. I  “ 
3  25
No. 2  “ 
No. 0 Sun, crimp  top.......................  
2 58
2 80
No. I  “ 
No. 2  “ 
3 80
No. I Sun, wrapped and  labeled.................... 3 70
No. 2  “ 
...................   4 70
“ 
No. 2 Hinge,  “ 
.....................4  70
No. I Sun, plain bulb,  per doz......................   I  25
........................I  50
No. 2  “ 
No. I crimp, per doz...............................................I 40
No. 2 
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La Bastic.

Pearl top.

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Butter Crocks, per gal...................... .........
Jugs, ¡4 gal., per doz.....................................
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Milk Pans,  ¡4 gal., per doz.  (glazed 86c)__
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Mason's, pints..............................................
quarts  ............................................
¡4-gallon..........................................
Lightning, quarts.........................................
¡4-gallon.....................................

f r u i t   ja r s— Per  gro.

KEN"ALL§

$ 0 50 
10  00 
13 00 
12  00 
16 00

M i l l i n e r y .

Wholesale  Department.

H.  L eonard  &  Sons.

Largest  StoGk 

in  tlie  Citg.

Goods Direct from  the  Manufacturers 
and Importers.  Merchants and Milliners 
will find our prices  this season as low as 
any house in the trade.
J ,  C . Kendall &  C o .,

75  MONROE ST.  8  FOUNTAIN  ST.

AT  THIS

N E L S O N   BRO S.  &  CO.,
Wall Paper and Window Shades.

G R A N D   R A P I D S ,

M ICH

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Voigt,  Herpolsleier & Go.,
Dry Goods

Importers and Jobbers of

STAPLE  and  FANCY.

O v e r a lls,  P a n ts ,  Etc.,

OUR  OWN  MAKE.

A  COMPLETE  LINE  OF

Fancy  Crockery  and

Fancy  Woodenware

OUR  OWN  IMPORTATION.

Inspection  Solicited.  Chicago  and  De­

troit  prices  guaranteed.

SHIPPERS 
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'BLANKS.
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BARLOW BROS.grand RAPIDSMICH

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To th e P ass Booh.

Such is the fate of the  Pass Book System wherever it comes in

contact with the

Tradesman  Gredit  Coupon  Book,

Which is now used by over 2,600  Michigan  merchants.

U C T R o T V P a s
W   S t e r e o t y p e d
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ALS“ LEAOS S*-UC?. BRASS RULE

w o o ° í - m c t a l   FTj r MIt URE

wit ébano rapids mich.

The Tradesman Coupon  is  the  cheapest  and  most modern iD 

the market, being sold as follows:

2 Coupons, per hundred.................$2.50
3.00
5 
4.00
$10 
$20 
5.00

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SUBJECT  TO  TH E  FOLLOW ING  DISCOUNTS
Orders for  200 or over...........5 per cent

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“  1000  “ 

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........... 20 

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SEND  IN  SAMPLE  ORDER AND  PUT  YOUR  BUSINESS ON  A CASH  BASIS.

E. Ä. STOWE i BRO., Grand Rapids.

H.  L eonard  &  Sons

G ra n d   R a p id s,  M ich .

Near Union  Depot.

Cor. Spring and Fulton Sts.

Grand Rapids Fruit and Produce Go.,

Headquarters  for  O.  WILKINSON  &  SON’S

REDUCED  BRICES

MASON

PorGBlained Top Fnlit Jar

For immediate orders we quote Mason’s Fruit Jars at the following Reduced Prices,

Terms  Regular:

PINTS,  Per  Gross,  -  $  9 5 0 1 HALF  GALLONS,  Gro, $13.00 
QUARTS,  Per Gross, 
55

10 OOI RUBBERS,  for any size, 

No  Charge  for  Case  or  Cartage.

J elly  'Tumblers:

S tonew are:

¡4-Pint, Tin Covers,  6  doz.  incase............. $1.80
¡4-Pint, Tin Covers,  6  doz. in  case..............2.00
¡4-Pint, Tin Covers, 20 doz. in b b l, per doz..  25 
54-Pint, Tin Covers, 18 doz. in bbl., per doz..  28

No Charge for Package.

Jugs, Butters, Churns & Milk Pans, per gal..$  06 
¡4-Gallon Tomato Jugs and Corks,  per doz..  90
1-Gallon Tomato Jugs and Corks,  per doz..  1.40 
¡4-Gallon Preserve Jars, Stone Cork,  per doz  90 
1-Gallon Preserve Jars, Stone Cork, per doz  1.40
Wax for Sealing, 5-lb. Packages, per lb........  08

Shipped Loose Without Packing.

Em icy  J e r s e y

Sweet Potatoes.

3  NORTH IONIA  8T„ GRAND  RAPIDS.

M O S E L E Y   B R O S ,

F r u i t s ,   S e e d s , O y s t e r s  s P r o d u c e ,

-WHOLESALE-

If you are in market to buy or sell Clover Seed,  Beans or  Potatoes,  will be 

All kinds of Field Seeds a Specialty.
market to buy or sell C 
pleased to b
pleased to hear from you.
26, 28, 30 and 32 Ottawa  St..
C. A. LAMB, Grand Rapids. Mich. 

FRED  CLOCK,  Chicago,  111. 

GRAND  RAPIDS
F. J. LAMB & CO., Grand Rapide, Mich

C .  A .   E A AJ n   &  C O .,

Wholesale  and  Commission

Bruits

Our  S p ecialties»

CALIFORXIA  FRUITS, 

ORAXGES, 

LEMONS,

BAX AXAS  AXD  BERRIES.

Produce.

56  and  58  So.  Ionia  St.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.

1  A m   H eadquarters.

Alfred  J. 

16  and  18  North  Division  Street,  Grand Rapids, Mich.

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P each esl

P ea ch es!

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THEO.  B.  GOOSSBN,

P r o d u c e   a n d   C o m m issio n   M er c h a n t,

Is bound to let you know that he will sell you peaches as low  as  any  one.  Write 

or wire for prices and same  will receive prompt attention.

WHOLESALE

33  OTTAWA  STREET,

Telephone 269.

GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICH.

EDWIN  BAEEAS,

Butter, I ®  Fairfield Cheese, Foreign Froits, Mince Meat,  Nnts, Etc.

JOBBER  OF

Will  be  prepared  to  fill  all  orders  for  his  popular  Solid  and  Daisy Brands of 

Oysters after Sept.  1.  Let your orders come.

Office  and  Salesroom,  No.  9  Ionia St.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.

F E R M E N T U M

The  Only  Reliable  Compressed  Yeast.

Grocers and Bakers not handling our yeast are requested to  write  for  samples 
and prices.  One trial will convince all of its superiority for freshness and strength.
B.  WINTERNITZ, |  Special care given  outside  shipments.
I Visiting merchants  are  invited to call at
I the distributing depot,  106 Kent St.

GRAND  r a p id s ,  m ic h . 

state jobbing Agent, 

A.  H I M E S ,
  A

Lehigh li alley Coal Go.’s  (  

Shipper and Retail Dealer in 

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Office, 54  Pearl St. Grand Rapida, Mich, 

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BLOSSBURGH  COAL  SHIPPED  IN  BARRELS  IN  SMALL  QUANTITIES.

J. H. Myers,

TRUNKS  AND  TRAVELING  BAGS.
liU V r.X   &  ALLYN,

FINE  SINGLE  HARNESSES  A 
73  Canal s t, Grand  Rapids.

SPECIALTY.

Sole Agents for the  Celebrated

“BIG F   Brand of  Oysters.

In Cans and Bulk, and Large Handlers of OCEAN FISH, SHELL CLAMS and OYSTERS.  We make 

a specialty of fine goods in our line and are prepared to quote prices at any time.  We solicit 

consignments of all kinds of Wild Game, such as Partridges, Quail, Ducks, Bear, etc.

H.  M.  BLIVEN,  Manager.
63  Pearl  St.
MICHIGAN  CIGAR  CO.,

B ig  Rapidsf, Mich.

MANUFACTURERS  OF THE JUSTLY  CELEBRATED

“M.  C.  C.”“Yum Ytun99

The  Best Selling Cigar on the Market.

C The  Most  Popular  Cigar. 

SEND  FOR  TRIAL  ORDER.

GROCERIES.

Purely  Personal.

Walter A. Smith is expected home from 

Boston the latter part of  the week.

John W. S. Pierson,  the  Stanton  mer­

chant, was in town one day last week.
□ H. M. Hemstreet, the  Bellaire  grocer, 
is in town for a few days,  called  thither 
by the fair and  “Pompeii.”

Dr. Chas. S.  Hazletine started for New 
York  Staturday  to  meet  his  daughter, 
Irene, on her return from Europe.

A. B. Dean, of  the  drug  firm of  Dean 
Bros., druggists at Freesoil, was  in town 
over Sunday,  the  guest of  L.  M. Mills.

Peter  P.  Steketee  and  L.  K.  Hascall 
went to Detroit,  last  Friday.  They will 
spend a week  there  and  on the St. Clair 
flats:

J. B. Trask, formerly engaged  in  gen­
eral trade at Grattan,  is now clerking for 
the West Michigan Lumber Co., at Wood- 
ville.

Nicholas  Bouma,  the  Fisher  Station 
general  dealer,  was  in  Chicago a couple 
of  days  last  week,  buying  a  stock  of 
boots and shoes.

Geo. Kerry,  formerly  engaged  in  the 
commission business here, left Friday for 
Chicago,  whence  he  goes to Kansas  and 
Texas for the winter.

E. D.  Barker,  senior  member  of  the 
firm of  Barker &  Co.,  commission  mer­
chants  of  Philadelphia,  was  in  town 
couple of  days last week.

Fred. L Nichols,  the  Luther  sawmill 
owner,  was  recently  married  to  Miss 
Dana  E.  Pennington,  of  Lansing.  Mr. 
Nichols  contemplates  opening  an  office 
in Grand  Rapids  for the sale of  lumber.

Wool,  Hides  and Tallow.

Wools  show  some  firmness  over  last 
week,  but  actual  sales  are  little  or no 
higher.  There have  been  more  buyers 
in  the  market  and  with  the  cash,  but 
they met with refusal  from  most houses 
on  their  offers  of  K’c  below  asking 
price.  The asking price is lc below that 
of  July for X wools  if  offered  for  sale. 
It is claimed that what  was  sold  was on 
the heavy order and not worth full value. 
The goods market shows  some  improve­
ment,  which  gives  mill  owners  more 
nerve  to  buy.  They  would  take  the 
choice piles of  wool at ruling  price,  but 
such  are  held  l@2c  above.  However, 
buyer  and  seller  are  coming nearer to­
gether  through  force  of  circumstances, 
and this month is likely to  show  consid­
erable change of  hands of  wools.

Hides  have  lost  what  little  advance 
they  gained.  Tanners  held  out  and 
would not buy,  and  the  little  boom  the 
dealers  were looking  for has busted and 
prices  are Me lower. 
It is now  too  late 
in  the  season 1o  get  an  advance, but a 
still  further  decline  is  almost  certain. 
Leather will not  respond to any advance 
in hides.

Tallow  is  quiet  on  low  market.  No 
foreign  demand  makes  dull,  sluggish
sales. 

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Gripsack Brigade.

W.  N.  Ford  has  engaged  Frank  J. 
Miller  to  handle  Jas. G. Butler &  Co.’s 
line in this territory.

All of  Ball, Barnhart & Putman’s men 
stay in this week  to  attend to the  wants 
of  visiting merchants.

Graham Roys, in  addition  to his whip 
line, now  carries a line of  tinware  from 
the  Richard  Brown  Manufacturing Co., 
of Rochester,  N. Y.

W. N.  Ford,  general  traveling  repre­
sentative  for  Jas. G. Butler  &  Co., has 
returned from a two months’ trip through 
Colorado,  Nebraska,  Kansas  and  Mis­
souri.
Geo. F. Owen  was  taken  sick  at  De­
troit last Tuesday and was brought home 
Saturday night.  He  is  still  confined to 
his  bed, but  hopes to be able to dance a 
jig at his silver wedding  Saturday night.
E. W. Crane, formerly traveling  sales­
man for the  Worden  Furniture  Co., but 
of  late  engaged  in  the  manufacture of 
pulleys at Kalamazoo, died at Kalamazoo 
last Tuesday.  The  interment  was  held 
at Paw Paw the following afternoon.

The  Grocery  Market.

Sugars  are  lower, but  the  market  is 
firm.  Corn  syrups  are  firm.  Canned 
goods are looking up, especially corn and 
tomatoes,  which  are  liable  to  sustain 
something of  a boom.  The recent storm 
in  the  East,  followed  by cold  weather 
has  caused  such a general  decay among 
the  tomatoes  that a small  pack  will re 
suit.  Ondara  raisins  are a little  firmer 
and higher prices are looked for.  Cheese 
is  higher  and  still  higher  prices  are 
looked for.  New  California  raisins  are 
beginning to arrive.  New Turkey prunes 
are  expected  to  arrive  in about twenty 
days.

For the Detroit Exposition.

Thursday, September 26, the D., G.  H. 
& M. Railway will run a cheap excursion 
to  Detroit.  Fare,  only  $2.50  for  the 
round  trip.  A  special  train  will  leave 
Grand  Rapids  at  6:15 a. m., arriving  in 
Detroit  at  11:45 a. m.;  returning,  leave 
Detroit  at  7:30  or  10:50  p.  m., giving 
about  eleven  hours,  ample  time  to see 
the  great  Exposition.  This  will be the 
last  cheap  rate excursion of  the season.
Five exhibitions  of  the “Last  Days of 
Pompeii” will  be  given  this  week  and 
two  next  week.  The  exhibition  is  in 
every  way  worthy the  patronage  of  the 
people.

Applied to  Corporations.

Meanlnig of  the  Word.  “Limited,”  as 
It has become somewhat common now­
adays to see the word  “limited”  in par­
enthesis, after the titles of  corporations, 
and it is safe to say that people generally 
do not understand the significance of this 
term,  though,  of  course,  business men 
do.  An explanation of  it,  as  stated  in 
one of  our exchanges, may, therefore, be 
of general interest.  The old principle of 
corporation  created  by  legislative  act 
was  that  the  entire  property  of  every 
stockholder  was  liable for the  whole of 
the  company, as  the  whole  property of 
every member  of  a  general partnership 
is still  liable for the  debts  of  the firm. 
This  system  made every shareholder re­
sponsible for bad management,  of  which 
he  might  not  be  guilty,  and  deterred 
wealthy men  from  becoming  interested 
in the  shares  of  corporations.  To  re­
move this objection the principle of  lim­
ited  responsibility was  introduced,  and 
in order  to  notify the  public  that  only 
the separate property of  the corporation 
was liable for  the debts  of  the corpora­
tion,  the English  law7  requires  that  the 
word  “limited”  shall be used  in  every 
case by the  company in connection  with 
its  title.  Most  American  corporations 
are constituted on the principle of limited 
liability,  and  but few,  if  any,  of  the 
States enjoin  the  companies formed un­
der their  laws to append the word7 “lim­
ited” to their corporate titles.  The mat­
ter  is  so  generally  understood  in  this 
country by business  men,  however, that 
it is not deemed  necessary, though many 
companies do it of their own accord.
The most  noteworthy exception to the 
general rule is the  case  of  the  national 
bank,  but even  in this  instance liability 
is limited to an  amount  equal to the par 
value of the shares held.  That is, if the 
national  bank  fails,  each  stockholder 
may not only lose  what he has  invested, 
but $100 more for each share of the stock 
he holds,  if  so much is necessary to pay 
the debts  of  the bank.  Until  within 
few years all the Scottish banks were or­
ganized  with  unlimited  liability,  and 
when,  some  eight  or  ten  years  ago. 
Glasgow  bank failed  disastrously, there 
were cases  of  men  who  only  owned 
share or two,  valued  before  the failure 
at not much more than  $100,  who  were 
assessed thousands of  pounds sterling to 
meet the debts  of  the bank.  Since that 
time the  Scottish  banks  have  been  al­
lowed to reorganize on a limited liability 
basis.

THREE  WISE  BOYS.

The  One With Modern  Ideas  Got  the 

Old Man’s Farm.

Once upon a time  an  old  man  called 
his three sons to him in the dusk  of  the 
evening  and in a faltering  voice  said to 
them: 
“My boys,  in a little  while  you
ill have no father. 
I am  standing  on 
the shore of the river of  death,  and soon 
must launch my boat upon it.  Now, I 
have,  as  you  know,  a  fine farm,  upon 
hich one man can thrive,  but,  as there 
are three of  you, I have been sorely pre- 
plexed as to  which  should  have  it. 
I 
have,  therefore,  decided to give each of 
ou two dollars that  you  must spend to­
morrow,  and  to  the  one  making  the 
isest purchase  shall the farm be given. 
Come to me to-morrow  evening  and  tell 
me how  yon  have  each  expended  your 
money.  Now,  good  night,  and  heaven 
bless you all.”
The following  evening  the  three sons 
assembled  before  their father. 
“Regi­
nald,”  said  the 
latter  to  the  eldest, 
what did  you purchase w7ith  your $2?” 
“Father,”  returned  the son,  “I  pon­
dered long that I might make wise use of 
the  money,  and at last  bought a pair of 
trong shoes.”
Well done,  well done.  The  journey 
through life is rugged and hard,  and the 
thorns  are  thick  upon  the  way.  You 
have  shown  prudence  and forethought, 
and I love  you  the  better for  it.  And 
hat did you buy, Augustus?”
“I, too,  thought long and deeply,” re­
sponded the second  son,  “that  I  might 
not purchase  anything trivial or foolish. 
Since the  cap  that  1  wear is worn  and 
ragged I bought a hat  with a wide brim, 
hich I show  you, my father.”
The  old  man  regarded  him  with  a 
glance  of  pride and affection,  and said: 
You,  too,  have  done  well,  Augustus; 
often in this world  the  brow  is fevered 
and the sun’s  rays beat fiercely upon the 
aching head,  and  your  hat will comfort 
ou. 
I rejoice  that my sons are so filled 
with  wisdom.  And  you,  Theophilus, 
what did you buy?”
“My father,” answered Theophilus,  “I 
didn’t ponder  worth a cent.  As.soon as 
left you last evening I blew in my stuff 
for fh e tickets to the base  ball  games.” 
With tears  of  joy streaming dow n his 
furrowed  face  the  venerable  man  em­
braced  Theophilus  and  murmured  in a 
voice hoarse  with  emotion: 
“Had  I  a 
farm as large as Texas,  with  a  windmill 
on it,  it would be yours!”
then  Reginald  and  Augustus 
moved  sadly  away  into  the  gathering

And 

gloom,  and,  while  the one tried to keep 
the flies  off  himself  with  his  hat,  th e; 
other  kicked  himself  severely with  his: 
boots. 

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Artificial  Cloves.

In the Apotheker Zeitung  for  June  9, 
Dr.  Hanausek announces  finding in com­
mercial  cloves  a  manufactured  article 
made  of  plastic  material,  moulded  to 
shape.  The resemblance of the spurious 
article  to  cloves is said to be sufficiently 
close to allow of  their  being  overlooked 
in  the  mass..  The  color  approaches 
closely  to  that  of  the  real  article, but 
when examined more closely ridges from 
the mold are  perceptible,  and there is an 
inherent  dust  that 
is  yellow,  conse­
quently  much  lighter  than  the  clove. 
In  the  mouth  the  spurious  “cloves” 
soften  to  a  gritty  paste,  coloring  the 
saliva  brown,  and  tasting  slightly  of 
cloves,  with a remarkable “bark” flavor. 
When pulverized and the  powder  exam­
ined microscopically,  a very minute  pro­
portion of  clove tissue  was  found.  But 
the  conclusion  arrived  at  was  that the 
spurious “cloves” are made from a paste 
consisting  mainly of  wheaten  flour  and 
ground oak bark. wTith a small proportion 
of  genuine  cloves  powder,  pressed  into 
metal molds and roasted.

Foolish  Competition.

Competition in  trade  is  often  carried 
beyond  the  line  of  fairness,  and  ex­
perience  will  teach  rivals  in  business 
that the “life of  trade” does  not  consist 
in petty schemes  and  small  practices to 
injure  each  other. 
It  is related of  two 
merchants  in  an  Eastern  city that they 
are endeavoring  to  hurt  each  other  by 
obstructing  the  other’s  premises.  One 
commenced by piling boxes  and  baskets 
almost  in  front of  the  other’s  window. 
He  retaliated  by placing a large  sign in 
such a position  as  to  inconvenience  his 
rival.  The first  merchant then erected a 
board  fence  about 
twenty  feet  high 
which completely shut off  his neighbor’s 
view  and  his own as well.  To what ex­
tent the unbusinesslike  methods  will be 
carried it is hard to predict, but the mer­
chants  will  certainly  not  popularize 
themselves  by  such  warfare  and  they 
will probably realize  this  prediction be­
fore their petty strife is over.

Honesty the  Best Policy.

A shoemaker hung out a new sign, and 
found  so 
ran  as  follows: 
to  be  cheated. 

wondered  what  passers-by 
amusing.  His  sign 
“Don’t  go  elsewhere 
Walk in her.”

PRODUCE MARKET.

Apples—Maiden  Blush,  Fall  Pippin  and  St. 
Lawrence are in fair  supply  at  *1.50@*1.75  per 
bbl.  Strawberry command *2@*2.1P per bbl.
Beans—Dealers  pay  *1.40  for  unpicked  and 
*1.60 for picked, holding at *2 per bu.
Beets—40c per bu.
Butter—The  market  is  firm;  dairy  has  ad­
vanced  to  14@16c,  while  creamery  is  in  good 
demand at 17@18c.
Cabbages—Home grown, fine  in  quality, com­
mand *1.25 per crate.
Cheese—Lenawee and Allegan county  makers 
bill  their  stock  at  844c.  while jobbers hold  at 
934@944c.  The  market is firmer and advancing.
Cider—10c per gal.
Cooperage—Pork barrels, *1.25;  produce barrels 
25c.Cranberries—Home  grown  are in very limited 
supply and  demand.  Cape  Cod  bring  *8@*8.50 
per bbl.
Dried Apples—Commission men hold sun-dried 
at 33i@444c and evaporated at 6@7e per B>.  The 
market is  firm.
Eggs—.Jobbers pay 15c  for  fresh  and  hold  at 
18c.  Pickled and cold storage  stock  commands 
about  lie. 
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Field  Seeds—Clover,  mammoth, *5  per  bu.; 
medium, *4.75.  Timothy,  *1.65 per  bu
Honey—In small demand.  Clean  comb  com­
mands 15@16c per lb.
Musk Melons—75c per crate.
Onions—75c per bu. for clean stock.
Peaches—Hill's Chili and  Old Mixon  are  still 
in market, commanding *2.25@2.50 per bu.  Late 
Crawford’s are beginning to come in; command­
ing S3 per bu.

and sell at 40c.

Pears—*2 per bu.
Pop Corn—4c per lb.
Potatoes—The market is firm.  Dealers pay 30c 
Squash—Hubbard, 2c per lb.
Sweet Potatoes—Fancy Jersey stock commands 
Tomatoes—65@75c per bu.
Turnips—30c per bu.
Water  Melons—*15@818  per  100.

*3.50 per bbl.

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PROVISIONS.

The Grand Rapids  Packing  and Provision Co 

P O R K   IN   B A R R E L S .

quotes as follows:
Mess, new.......................................................   U
Short cut Morgan............................................  11 90
Extra clear pig, short cut..............................  1* ¡*{
Extra clear,  heavy.....................................—  J* 50
Clear, fat back...............................................   11
Boston clear, short cut.................................   1* 50
Clear back, short cut.....................................  1^ 90
Standard clear, short cut, best.....................  12 50

i t s —Canvassed or Plain.

Hams,  average 20 lbs...................................... 11

16 lbs........................... ............11M
12 to 14 lbs................................H44
picnic...................................................... 7M

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Shoulders........................................................... *
boneless........................................  8
Breakfast Bacon, boneless...............................10
Dried  beef, ham prices................................. 10
Long Clears, heavy...........................................  6
Briskets,* medium............................................   ®
 

lig h t............................................. 

l a r d — Kettle Rendered.

l a b s —Refined.

Tierces..............................................................
Tubs....................................................................   Jj*
501b.  Tins.........................................................   <54
Tici'ccfl 
6M
30 and 50*lb. T ubs...............................................644
3 lb. Pails, 20 in a  case.....................................  7%
5 lb. Pails, 12 in a case.......................................   J
10 lb. Pails, 6 in a case.......................................   6*
20 lb. Pails, 4 in a case........................................ 6%
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Wholesale Price  Current.

The  quotations  given  below  are  such  as are ordinarily offered cash buyers who 

pay promptly and buy in fu ll packages.

B A K IN S   P O W D E R .

dried fruits—Domestic.

Apples, sun-dried.......  3  @344
evaporated__   6  @ 644
 
Apricots, 
12  @15
“ 
5
 
Blackberries  “ 
Nectarines  “ 
.: ........... 12
Peaches 
“ 
 
12
Plums 
“ 
 
9
Raspberries  “ 
20
 
In drum......................   @23
Inboxes......................  @25
Zante, in  barrels........  @4%
in less quantity  @  5

dried fruits—Currants.

dried  fruits—Citron.

dried fruits—Prunes.

Turkey........................  434@  444
Bosna..........................  544®  6
Imperial......................  @
dried fruits—Raisins.

alencias....................  844@  9

 

SA L  SO D A .

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SA FO L IO .
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Kegs................................
Granulated,  boxes........
Kitchen, 3 doz.  inbox.. 
Hand, 
Corn,  barrels..................
“  one-balf barrels..
Pure  Sugar, bbl.............
half barrel..
S W E E T   GOODS. 3
Ginger Snap»..............9
Sugar  Creams.............9
Frosted  Creams..........
Graham  Crackers......
Oatmeal  Crackers......
Boxes.............................
Kegs, English................

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2 35 
2 35
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@29
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944
9449
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IM P E R IA L .

TEAS.

SU N   C U R E D .

YOUNG  HYSON.

DRIED  FRUITS—Peel.

FARINACEOUS GOODS.

85
1  40
2 25 
1  00 
2 75 
4 50 
1  60 
4 25 
8 50 
SA LT.

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FLAVORING EXTRACTS.

oz. Panel, doz. 
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oz. 
oz. 
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¡0.  3, 
No.  8,  “
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No.  4, Taper,  “ 
4 pt,  Round, “

Ondaras....................... Ju  @1044
London  Layers,  Cali­
fornia.......................  @
London Layers,  for’n.  @
Muscatels. California.  @ 
Lemon......................... 
Orange........................  
Farina, 100 lb.  kegs.............  04 I
Hominy,  per  bbl................ 3 50
Macaroni, dom 12 lb box__   60
imported......   @10 
I
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Pearl  Barley..............   @ 3 
Peas, green..................  @1  40 j
split.....................  @ 3
Sago,  German.............  @ 644 l
Tapioca, fi’k or  p’r l...  @ 634  1
Wheat,  cracked..........  @644
ermicelli,  import—   @10
domestic...  @60 

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Jennings’ D. C. Lemon  Vanills 1
1  25 I
2 25 I
3 25
1 60 :
4 001
6 00 i
2 50
7  50 
15 00 I
F I 8H -
Cod, whole___
@  5 
I 
boneless.
@ 744
H alibut..........................10@1144
2 50
Herring,  round, 44 bbl.. 
11 
2 75
gibbed.............. 
“  Holland,  bbls.. 
10 00
“  kegs, new  @  85
11 
“ 
Scaled  ............. 
25
Mack,  sh’s, No. 2, 44  bbl  11  00 
“  12  lb kit. .1  65
“ 
**  10 
..1  45
“ 
Trout,  44  bbls.............  @5 00
kits..............   75
White,  No. 1, 44 bbls............ 5 50
12 lb. kits.......1  15
10 lb. kits.......  90
Family,  44  bbls.........2 35
kits.....................  50

j a p a n — Regular.
F a ir............................. 14
Good............................18
@22
Choice..........................24
@29
Choicest.......................30
@34
F a ir............................ .14
©IS’
Good............................16
@20
Choice.......................:..24  @2»
Choicest........................30  @33
B A S K E T   F IR E D .
F a ir.............................
@20
Choice..........................
@25-
Choicest......................
@35
Extra choice, wire leaf
@40
G U N PO W D E R .
Common to  fair........ .25 @35-
Extra fine to finest... .50 @65
Choicest fancy.......... .75 @85
Common to fair........ .20 @35
Superior to fine.......... .40 @50
Common to  fair........ .18 @26
Superior to  fine........ .30 @40
Common to  fair........ .25 @30
Superior to  fine........ .30 @50
Fine to eboicest........
@ 6 5
F a ir........................... .25 @30
Choice...................
.30 @35
Best........................... .55 @65
Tea  Dust................... .  8 @10
S. W. Venable <& Co.’s Brands
Nimrod, 4x12 and  2x 12............37
Reception, 22-5x12,16 oz.........36
Vinco, 1x6, 444 to  B>................ 30
Big 5 Center, 3x12,  12oz........34
Wheel, 5 to  tt>.......................... 37
Trinket, 3x9, 9 oz........... .•___25
Jas. G. Butler 
Co.’s  Brands.
Something Good......................37
I ouble Pedro  .........................37
Peach  Pie  ............................... 37
Wedding  Cake, blk...... ..........37
K egs.....................................5 25 j  “Tobacco” ...............................37
Half  kegs.............................2 88 
No. 0....................................   30
No. 1..................................... 
40
No. 2.................................... 
50
Pure......................................   30
Calabria................................  25
Sicily.....................................  18
Black  Strap......................  
23
Cuba Baking....................22@25
Porto  Rico....................... 24@35
New Orleans, good.......... 25@30
choice....... 33@38
fancy.........45@48

62
Hiawatha...................  
Sweet  Cuba................ 
37
TR A D ESM A N   C R E D IT   C O U PO N S.
* 2, per bumdired................2 50
3 00
# 5,  “ 
*10,  “ 
4  00
*20,  “ 
5 00
Subjeet to  the  following  dis- 
eosiite:
200 or over...............5  per  cent.
500  “ 
W00  ** 

D. Scotten & Co.’s Brands.

tobaccos—Fine Cut.

TOBACCOS—Plug.

E N G L IS H   B R E A K F A S T .

 
 
V IN E G A R .

G U N   P O W D E R .

LA M P  W IC K S.

10 
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M O LA SSES.

10  lb. 

LIC O R IC E .

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O IL .

P IP E S .

P IC K L E S .

R O L L E D   OATS

O A TM EA L.
Muscatine, Barrels............. 5  75
Half barrels...... 3 12
Cases........2 15@2 25
Muscatine, Barrels__   @5 75
Half bbls..  @3 12
Cases........2 15@2 25
Michigan  Test......................  9
Water White........................ 10?$
Medium................................ 5  75
44 b b l.....................3 38
Small,  bbl.............................6  75
44  bbl..........................3 88
Clay, No.  216........................ 1  75
T. D. full coant...........   75
Cob, No. 3.............................  40
Carolina head........................ 644
No. 1........................ 55g
No. 2.................544©
No. 3........................ 5

Jap an .............................544@644
Common Fine per bbl..........  80
Solar Rock, 56 lb. sacks......   28
28 pocket.............................. 2 05
60 
.............................. 2  15
100 
.............................. 2 40
Ashton bu. bags..................  75
Higgins  “ 
75
 
Warsaw “ 
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..................  20

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SA L E R A T U S.

S E E D S .

DeLand’s,  pure.....................5
Church’s, Cap Sheaf............. 5
D w ight's,...... ....................... 5
Taylor’s.................................. 5
Mixed bird...........................  444
Caraway................................10
Canary.................................   4
Hemp....................................   4
Anise.....................................  844
R ape.......................................444
Mustard..................................744
Jettine, 1 doz. in  box............. 75
Scotch, in  bladders.............37
Maccaboy, in jars................35
French Rappee, in Jars.......43

SH O E  P O L IS H .

S N U F F .

SO A P.

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Detroit Soap Co.’s Brands.

spices—Whole.

Allen B. Wrisley’s Brands.

Superior............................... 3 30
Queen  Anne........................3 85
German  Family.................. 2 40
Mottled  German................. 3 00
Old German........................ 2 70
U. S. Big  Bargain................1  87
Frost, Floater......................3 75
Cocoa  Castile  .....................3 00
Cocoa Castile, Fancy.......... 3 36
Happy Family,  75............... 2 95
Old Country, 80....................3 30
Una, 100 ................................ 3 65
Bouncer, 100........................ 3 15
Allspice...............................   9
Cassia, China in mats..........  8
Batavia in bund.... 11
Saigon in roils........40
Cloves,  Amboyna........  — 26
Zanzibar..................20
Mace  Batavia......................80
Nutmegs, fancy.................. 80
“  No.  1....................... 75
«  No.  2....................... 70
Pepper, Singapore, black — 18
“ 
white...... 26
shot......................... 20
“ 
spices—Ground—In Bulk.
Allspice................. ..............15
Cassia,  Batavia.................. 20
and  Saigon.25
“ 
Saigon.....................42
“ 
Cloves,  Amboyna............... 32
“ 
Zanzibar................ 25
Ginger, African.................. 1244
*•  Cochin..................15
Jam aica................ 18
“ 
Mace  Batavia..................... 90
Mustard,  English................ 22
and Trie..25
Trieste...................27
Nutmegs, No. 2 .................. 80
Pepper, Singapore, black— 21
“  white.......30
Cayenne................ 25
Herbs & Spices, small......   65
“ 
large...... 1  25
Mystic,  64  pkgs..................4 48
barrels.......................6

STA R C H .

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Cut  Loaf.....................  @ 8 Ti
Cubes..........................  @ 834
Powdered...................   @ 834
Granulated, H. & E.’s..  @8.44
Franklin..  @8.44
Knight’s...  @8-44
Confectionery  A........  @834
Standard A.  ..............   @ 8
No. 1, White Extra C..  @734
No. 2 Extra  C.............  @744
No. 3 C, golden...........   @ 7
No. 4 C, dark..............   @ 644
No. 5  C........................  @ 644

40 gr......................................   7
50 gr......................................   9

$1 for barrel.

Y E A S T .

M ISC E L L A N E O U S.

Fermentum,  Compressed.  .
Cocoa Shells,  bulk.............  744
Jelly, 30-lb.  pails................  4
Sage.................................. .  15
P A P E R  & WOODEN W ARE

P A P E R .

Curtiss  &  Co.  quote  as  fol­

lows:
Straw ..................................... 160
“  Light  Weight...............200
Sugar..................................... 180
Hardware.............................. 244
Bakers................................... 244
Dry  Goods............................. 5
Jute  Manilla.......................... 8
Red  Express  No. 
1......5
No. 2.............. 4

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T W IN E S .

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48 Cotton.............................  22
Cotton, No. 2.........................20
“  3.........................18
Sea  Island, assorted..........  40
No. 5 H em p.......................... 16
No. 8 B.................................. 17
W ool.....................................  734

W O O D EN W A R E.

M E A L .

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splint 

Baskets, market.................. 

Tubs, No. 1..........................  7  25
“  No. 2..........................  6  25
“  No. 3..........................  5  25
1  60
Pails, No. 1, two-hoop.. 
“  No. 1,  three-hoop....  1  75
Clothespins, 5 gr. boxes__  
60
Bowls, 11 inch....................   1  00
.....................  1  25
13  “ 
15  “ 
.......................2 00
.....................  2  75
17  “ 
assorted, 17s and  17s 2 50 
“  15s, 17s and 19s  2 75
40
bushel..................  1  50
“  with covers  1  90 
willow cl’ths, No.l  5 75
“  No.2  6 25
“ 
“  No.3  7 25
“ 
“  No.l  3 50
“ 
“  No.2  4 25
“  No.3  5 00
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GRAINS and FEEDSTUFFS
W H E A T . New.  Old.
W hite..........................  78 
80
Red........................... 
80
78 
All wheat bought  on 60 lb. test.
Straight, in sacks..............  4  SO
“ barrels............   4  80
Patent 
“ sacks..............   5  60
“ barrels............   5  80
Bolted................................  2  20
Granulated................... . 
2  45
Bran...................................  11  00
Ships........7.........................   11  00
Screenings........................  10 00
Middlings..........................  12 00
Mixed Feed:.......................16  00
Coarse meal......................   16  00
Small  lots..........................  41
Car 
“  ..........................  39
Small  lots............................. 26
Car 
“  ............................. 23
N o .l...................................35@40
No. 1...................................  1  25
N o .2 ................................  110
No. 1...................................  11  00
No. 2...................................  9 00
HIDES,  PELTS  and  FURS.
Perkins  &  Hess  pay  as  fol­
lows:
G reen..........................  4  @444
Part  Cured..................  444©  5
Full 
..................  5  @544
Dry..............................   5  @6
Dry  Kips  ...................   5  @ 6
Calfskins,  green........  3  @ 4
cured........  444@ 5
Deaeon skins..............10  @20

M IL L S T U F F S .

B A R L E Y .

H ID E S .

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O A TS.

H A Y .

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F E L T S .

Shearlings...................10  @25
Estimated wool, per lb 20  @28

M ISC E L L A N E O U S.

Tallow........................  344©  4
Grease  butter.............3  @ 5
Switches.....................  2  @  244
Ginseng......................2 00@2 50
Washed............................. 25@30
Unwashed........................ 12@22

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BROOM S.
 

Red Star, 54 lb. cans, 

Arctic, % lb. cans, 6 doz... 

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44 lb.  “  4  “  ...  75
44 lb.  “  2  “  ... 1  40
1 lb.  “  2  “  ... 2  40
“  1  “ ...12  00
51b. 
Absolute, 14 lb. cans, 100s. .11  75 
50s..10 00
44 lb. 
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lib .  “ 
Telfer’s,  V lb. cans, doz..  45
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85
44 lb. 
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“■  ..  1  50
Acme, ?4 lb. cans, 3 doz —  
75
541b.  “ 
2  “  ....  1  50
1  “  ....  3 00
1 lb.  “ 
bulk.........................   20
45
85
1  50
Frazer’s ................................ *2 60
Aurora..................................  1 75
Diamond.........................       1  60
English, 2 doz. in case......  
80
** 
75
Bristol,  2  “ 
....... 
American. 2 doz. in case... 
70
bluing. 
Gross
Arctic Liq,  4-oz..................  3 40
54 Pt............  7 
“ 
00
“ 
1 pt...........   10  00
8-oz paper bot  7 20
“ 
Pepper  Box  No. 2  3 00
“  4  4 00
“  5  8 00
No. 2 Hurl............................  1 70
1  90
No. 1  “ 
No. 2 Carpet........................   2 00
2  25
No. 1 
 
“ 
Parlor Gem............................2 60
90 
Common Whisk........
1  00 
Fancy 
........
3 25 
M ill...........................
2 75
Warehouse...............
B U C K W H E A T .
.5 00 
Kings 100 lb. cases......
.4 25
I   80 lb. cases........
BUTTERINE
13
Dairy, solid  packed...........  
14
rolls.........................  
6
Creamery,  solid packed—   15
rolls................  
16
CANDLES.
Hotel, 40 lb. boxes..............   1044
944
Star,  40 
“ 
Paraffine............................. 
*2
Wicking..............................  
25
CANNED GOODS—Fish.
Clams. 1 lb. Little Neck...... 1  20
Clam Chowder, 3 lb.............2 10
Cove Oysters, 1 lb. stand.
....175
Lobsters, 1 lb. picnic........... 1  50
2 65
“ 
1 lb.  Star.................. 2 00
“ 
2 lb. Star................. 3
Mackerel, in Tomato Sauce.
“ 
1 lb.  stand............ 1 75
“ 
2 lb. 
3 00
“ 
3 lb. in Mustard... 3  00
“ 
31b.  soused...........3 00
Salmon, 1 lb.  Columbia..  ..1  90
1 lb.  Alaska..............1 80
“ 
Sardines, domestic  54s........  
5
“ 
44s........ @ 9
“  Mustard 54s..........  @10
imported  54s ........  1344
“ 
“ 
spiced,  44s........... 
10
Trout, 3 Id. brook.............
CANNED GOODS—Fruits.
Apples, gallons, stand.  ___ 2 40
Blackberries,  stand.............  90
Cherries, red standard.........1  35
“  pitted...................... 2 00
Damsons.............................   90
Egg Plums, stand......................1 30
Gooseberries............................. 1 00
Grapes ........................
Green  Gages............................. 1 30
Peaches, all  yellow, stand.. 1

21b.  “ 
 

2  lb.  “ 

“ 
“ 

“ 

“ 

 

 

 

“ 

“ 
“ 
“ 

red................... 1  60

Peas, French..............................1 68

“ 
seconds...................1  45
“  P ie...........................115
Pears.......................................... 1 30
Pineapples................. 1  50@2 50
Quinces..................................... 1 00
Raspberries,  extra....................1 35
Strawberries............................. 1 10
Whortleberries...................
CANNED VEGETABLES.
Asparagus, Oyster Bay......
Beans, Lima,  stand.............  90
“  Green  Limas__   @1  00
“  Strings................   @  90
“  Stringless,  Erie..........  90
“  Lewis’Boston Baked. .1  40
Corn, Archer’s Trophy.........1  00
“  Morn’g Glory. 1  00
“ 
“ 
Early Golden. 1  00
“ 
“  extram arrofat...  @135
“  soaked..........................  80
“  June, stand....................... 1 35
“ 
“  sifted.........................1 55
“  French, extra fine...  .150
Mushrooms, extra fine........ 2  15
Pumpkin, 3 lb. Golden.........1  00
Succotssh,  standard...........   %
Squash  ................................ 1  10
Tomatoes,  Red  Coat..  @1  00
Good Enough— 100
BenHar............... 1  00
stand br___  @1 00
Michigan Full  Cream  944@10 
Sap Sago.....................16  @1644
CHOCOLATE—BAKER’S.
German Sweet..................  
23
Premium............................ 
35
Cocoa................................. 
38
Breakfast  Cocoa..............  
48
Broma................................ 
37
Rubber, 100 lumps................ 25
35
Spruce...................................30
Bulk......................................  6
Red.......................................   744
Rio, fair......................17  @19
“  good....................1844@20
“  prime...............  
  @21
“  fancy,  washed.. .19  @22
“  golden.................20  @23
Santos.........................17  @22
Mexican & Guatemala 19  @23
Peaberry....................20  @23
Java,  Interior............20  @25
“  Mandheling— 26  @29
Mocha, genuine.........25  @27
To  ascertain  cost  of  roasted 
coffee, add 44c. per lb. for roast 
ing and 15 pier  cent,  for shrink 
age.

CHEWING GUM.
200 

coffee—Green.

CHICORY.

CHEESE.

coffees—Package.

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100 lbs
Lion.......................................2334
“  in cabinets....................2434
M cLaughlin’s  XXXX__ 23
Durham................................ 23
Thompson’s  Honey  Bee— 2544 
Tiger...............2344

“ 
COFFEE EXTRACT.

“ 
“ 
« 
Jute 
“ 

CLOTHES  LINES.
50 f t.......... 
“ 
“ 
60 f t........... 
70 f t........... 
“ 
“ 
80 f t........... 
60 ft........... 
“ 
72 ft-......... 
“ 
CO N D EN SED  M IL K .

Valley City.........................
Felix....................................  1
Cotton,  40 ft..........per doz.  1
II
II
2 1
2 i
1<
1  :
Eagle..................................   7 1
Anglo-Swiss.................. ...  6 (
Kenosha Butter...................  8
Seymour 
6
Butter...................................   6
“  family.........................   6
“  biscuit........................  7
Boston...................................  8
City Soda..............................   8
So<da
644
S. Oyster ............ 
6
City Oyster, XXX..................  6
Picnic..................................... 6
Strictly  pure......................  
!
Grocers’..............................  
I

C R A C K E R S.
“ 

CREA M  T A R T A R .

 

 

 

B E E F   IN   B A R R E L S .

Extra Mess, warranted 200 lbs......................   7 00
Extra Mess, Chicago packing........................  7 00
Plate...................................................................7 25
Extra Plate......................................................   7 75
Boneless, rump butts......................................   9 00

s a u s a g e — Fresh and Smoked.

Pork Sausage........... ........................................ 7
Ham Sausage..................................................... 19
Tongue Sausage.................................................  9.
Frankfort Sausage.  ........................................  8
Blood Sausage...................................................  544
Bologna, straight..............................................  544
Bologna,  thick....................................................544
Headcheese......................................................   544
In half barrels................................................... 309
In quarter barrels..................................................2 00
In half  barrels..................................................2
In quarter barrels.................................................. 1 50
In kits......................... 

P IG S ’  F E E T .

T R IP E .

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FRESH  MEATS.

“ 

........................... 

Swift and Company quote as follows:
Beef, carcass..........................................   4  @ 6
“  hindquarters..................................   544@ 6
3  @344
fore 
“ 
loins..............................................744®  8
@ 644
ribs.
tongues.........................................  @10
Hogs.........................................................   ® 554
8
Pont loins................................................
@  6 
shoulders........................................
@ 5 
Bologna...................................................
@  5 
Sausage, blood  or head..........................
<5,  5 
liver.............  
........................
© 8 
Frankfort..................................
© 7
M utton.....................................................

“ 
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“ 

OYSTERS and FISH.

F. J. Dettenthaler quotes as follows:

F R E S H   F IS H .

“ 

Whitefish.................................................  @ 744
smoked.....................................  @ 8
Trout........................................................  @ 744
Halibut.............. .....................................  @15
Fairhayen  Counts..................................  @35
Selects..................................................... 25  @28
F. J. D.’s .................................................   @22
Anchors..................................................  @20

O Y ST E R S.

CANDIES,  FRUITS and  NUTS.

The Putnam Candy Co. quotes as follows:

“ 
“ 

S T IC K .
...................................... 11
 
M IX E D .

Standard, 25 lb. boxes...................................... 1054
Twist, 
25 
Cut Loaf, 25 
1154
Royal, 25 lb. pails..........  ........ 1......................1044
Extra, 25 lb.  pails............................................ 1144
French Cream, 25 lb.  palls........  ................   1254

2001b.  bbls............................................ 11

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fancy—In 5 lb. boxes.

“ 

Lemon Drops.................................................... 13
Sour Drops....................................................... 14
Peppermint Drops............................................ 15
Chocolate Drops................................................15
H. M. Chocolate Drops.................................... 18
Gum Drops....................................................... 10
Licorice Drops............................................18@22
A. B. Licorice  Drops........................................14
Lozenges, plain................................................ 15
printed.............................................16
Imperials...........................................................15
Mottoes.............. .'............................................. 15
Cream Bar...................................—...................14
Molasses Bar....................................................13
Caramels....................................................16@20.
Hand Made  Creams.........................................18
Plain Creams.................................................... 18
.20 
Decorated Creams...
.15 
String  Rock..................................
..22 
Burnt Almonds.............................
..15
Wintergreen  Berries...................
f a n c y —In bufk.
Lozenges, plain, in  pails.............
in bbls..............
printed, in pails..........
in bbls...........

..1244 
..12 
•  1344 
..1244 
Chocolate Drops,in pails.
..1344 
Gam Drops, in pails..
..  644 
..  5
Moss Drops, in palls..........................................1154
in bbls............................................1044
Sour Drops, in pails.......................................... 13
Imperials, in pails............................................ 1244
1144

“ 
“ 
1 pail 
L bbls

“ 
“ 
“ 

“ 

“ 

“ 

inbbls................. 
F R U IT S .

“ 

Oranges....................................................  @
Lemons, choice......................................  @ 650
“ 
fancy, large  case...................   @10 00
Figs, layers, new....................................  
9@11
“  Bags, 50 lb......................................   @  6
Dates, frails, 50 lb...................................   @444
54 frails, 50 lb...............................  @  544
“ 
Fard, 10-lb. box............................   @
“ 
« 
50-lb.  “ ..............................  8  @
Persian, 50-lb. box.........................  544®  6
“ 
Bananas...................................................1  25@2 50
Almonds, Tarragona..............................   @17
Ivaca......................................   @15
California.............................. 13  @15
Brazils......................................................  @9
Filberts,  Sicily........................................1044@11
Walnuts, Grenoble..................................  @13
French.....................................   @10
Pecans, Texas, H. P ................................  744@12
Cocoanuts, per 100...................................4 25@4  50
Game Cocks................................................  @854
Star..............................................................  @754
Horse...........................................................  @634

P E A N U T S .

N U T S.

“ 
“ 

“ 

• 

Keep  Your  Credit Good.

that  presents 

The importance of  having  good  credit 
cannot  be  overestimated  by the country 
merchant.  This does  not  consist  alone 
in  being  able to buy goods  on time, but 
the ability to be  judicious in  purchasing 
as well.  The dealer who is reckless w ith 
his  purchases  becomes  at once the sub 
ject  of  suspicion  by  the  jobber.  The 
latter  reasons,  and  with  justification 
that the merchant who buys recklessly ii 
not a capable financier, and while he may 
pay his bills  promptly, there is a feeling 
of  uncertainty 
itself, 
whether  there  is  really ground for it or 
not.
The merchant who buys carefully, who 
selects his goods for  his  trade  and  who 
does not take risks by buying too largely 
of  any article,  and  with  that  pays  hi 
bills  promptly,  is generally  pretty  sure 
of  having good  credit, both at home and 
in the city.  He is looked  upon as a safe 
man.  He keeps things snugged up.  Hi 
stock is in shape.  He  knows  how many 
remnants  he  has  and  he does not allow 
them  to  accumulate. 
In  that  way  his 
stock  is  kept  clean,  and  old  goods are 
not  allowed  to  pile  up.  By buying  in 
moderate quantities he  has  not  had  an 
overstock,  and  has  thus  been  able  to 
make  fresh  purchases  often  and  thus 
present  his  customers  with  something 
new at each  visit.
The keeping of  your  credit  means the 
keeping of  a fairly clean stock, and  that 
means  better  business.  Customers  al 
ways  prefer  to  buy where  the  stock is 
changing  and  they  can  get  something 
new.  The  merchant  who  depend 
wholly on  the  farmer  for  support does 
not need as varied a stock as  the  village 
merchant,  who has a limited  demand for 
fancy goods.  While the  changing  stock 
is  not  as  necessary to the former as the 
latter, the clean  stock is of  just as much 
importance. 
It  helps  keep  the  credit 
good by not  making a drain  on the bank 
account to pay for goods not needed.
Country merchants  can  well  afford to 
give  this  subject  their  attention,  as 
will be of  aid to them in making a favor­
able showing at the end of  the  year.

Dru Mined RoGk Salt.

9 9   1 -2   P E R   C E N T .  P U R E

We  Have  secured  the  sole  agency  for  the Dry Rock Salt 
mined in the celebrated Retsof mines, in the Genesee Valley, N. Y., 
which we offer to the trade in 100-pound sacks.  The  superiority 
of this salt over the manufactured  or  evaporated article will give 
it a large sale,  as it is the strongest salt in the market.
I.  M .  C L A R K   &  S O N .

W 'e  a r e   a ls o   s o le   a g e n ts  
R a p id s  for  th e   c e le b r a te d  
P a c k a g e   C offee.

for  G ra n d  
« T IG E R  ”

W 6Diltnam ßandu ßo

SUCCESSORS  TO  PUTNAM  &  BROOKS.

Buying Goods  Right.

The  old  saying, 

From the New Jersey Trade Review.
One  of  the most  prolific  sources  of 
failure  in  the  grocery  trade,  or  as  it 
might more properly be said, one  of  the 
principal  reasons  why so  many grocers 
do not succeed in business,  is  owing  to 
the fact that the selling  of  goods  is 
garded  by perhaps  nine-tenths  of  the 
trade  as  of  more  importance  than  the 
buying.  The truth of  this  was recently 
impressed upon  us forcibly by a  promi 
nent  member  of  the  trade in this  city 
during  a  short though  interesting  con 
versation. 
“Well 
bought is half sold” has more signficance 
in  it  than  is  generally imagined.  To 
illustrate,  let us take the  average  retail 
grocer, possessing say a capital sufficient 
to carry on his business without pecuniary 
embarassment,  and having  at  command 
sufficient ready cash to invest  part  of 
in a desirable purchase,  should  the  op 
portunity offer. 
In  how  many cases 
this surplus employed with the advantage 
that should attend its possession?  How 
often  is  an  investment  made  at  the 
proper  time  and  in  a  safe  direction 
which would yield a 20 per cent., instead 
of  a 10 per cent,  profit?  Rarely, indeed 
and it will be found that those merchants 
who are most successful in their business 
relations  are  those  who are continually 
alert for opportunities to buy well, giving 
but  secondary consideration  to  the  sel­
ling, by reason of their experience of the 
markets, gained through  years  of  close 
study of the laws of  supply and demand 
as affecting their particular line of trade.
There is no reason  why retail  grocers 
should not  give,  proportionately to  the 
magnitude of  their  business, as close an 
attention to these  matters  as  those  en­
gaged in the wholesale trade;  if  the lat­
ter  were to relax for  a  single  day their 
vigilant  scrutiny  of  the  markets,  the 
consequences  would be disastrous.

" W h o le s a le

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FRUITS,  NUTS,

OYSTERS,  KTG.

1 3 ,  I S ,  1 7   S o u t h   I o n i a   S tre e t.
THE  OLD  RELIABLE

P U T   U P   IN

Boxes, Cans, Pails,  Kegs,  Half 

Barrels and  Barrels.
Send for sample of the celebrated

iFrazer Garriage Grease

The Fraser Goods Handled byjthe  Jobbing 

Trade Everywhere.

‘THE OLD ORIGINAL.”

DE-PAINT 
r  g  Your Buggy

75 cts.

Coler Works,
DETROIT, MICH

P o lish in a

This  is  th e   Tim e  to  P aint.

The  Best is Always the Cheapest.
Pioneer Prepared Paint

WE  HAVE  SOLD  THE

For many  years and

G U A R A N T E E

Same  to

G iv e  S a tisfa c tio n .

Dealers  in  paints  will  find  it  to  their 

interest to write us  for  prices 

and sample cards.

HÄZELTINH  i   PERKINS  DRUB GO.,

GRAND  RAPIDS.  MICH.

t h e  m o s t  r e l i a b l e  f o o d  
..Si  I . t . i -.r.Y   For Infants and Invalids.
H I M  J P v i Used  everywhere,  with  unqualified 
J success.  .\ot a medicine, but a steam-
Wa   I I I  L I 
cooked  food,  suited  to  the  weakest 
stomach.  Take  no  other.  Sold  bv 
druggists.  In cans. 35c. and upward. 
Woolbich  &  Co. on every label.

CI2TSEÏTG  ROOT.
We pay the highest price for it.  Address
PECK BROS., W holesale  Druggists, 

GRAND  RAPIDS.

Wholesale D rice  C u rrent•

Advanced—Oil Cassia, Gum Shellac, Turpentine.

D rugs 0  Medicines*

Stale  Board  of  Pharmacy%

One Year—Ottraar Eberbach, Ann  Arbor.
Two Years—Geo. McDonald, Kalamazoo.
Three Years—Stanley E. Parkill, Owosso.
Four  Years—Jacob  Jesson,  Muskegon.
Five Years—James Vernor, Detroit.
President—Jacob  Jesson, Muskegon.
Secretary—Jas.  Vernor, Detroit.
Treasurer—Geo.  McDonald. Kalamazoo.
’Next  Meeting—At Lansing November 5, 6, and 7.

M ichigan  State  P harm aceutical  Asa’n. 

■President—Frank Inglis,  Detroit.
First Vice-President—F. M. Alsdorf, Lansing.
Sec’d Vice-President—Henry Kephart, Berrien Springs. 
Third Vice-President—Jas. Vernor, Detroit.
Secretary—H. J. Brown, Ann Arbor.
Treasurer—W m Dupont, Detroit.
Executive Committee—C. A. Bugbee, Cheboygan;  E. T. 
Webb, Jackson;  D. E. Prall,  East Saginaw;  Geo. Mc­
Donald, Kalamazoo;  J. J. Crowley. Detroit.
Next Meeting—At  Saginaw, beginning third Tuesday 
G rand  Rapids  P harm aceutical  Society. 
President. J. W. Hayward,  Secretary, Frank H. Escott.
Grand R apids D rug Clerks’ A ssociation. 

■o f September,  1890._________________ _

President, F. D. Kipp;  Secretary, Albert Brower.
D e t r o it   P h a r m a c e u tic a l  S o cier*  

President, J.  W. Allen;  Secretary. W. F. Jackman.
Muskegon  D rug  Clerks’  Association. 

President, C. S. Koon;  Secretary, J. W. Hoyt.
Annual  Meeting1  of  the  State  Pharma­

ceutical Association.

The  seventh  annual  meeting  of 

the 
Michigan State  Pharmaceutical  Associa­
tion,  which was held at Detroit last week, 
was fairly well attended,  but there was a 
manifest lack of  interest in the  proceed- I 
ings  which  bodes  no good to the organ­
ization.

The  convention  was 'called  to  order 
Tuesday  morning,  when  Hon. J. Logan 
Chipman welcomed  the  druggists to the 
city.  The  response  was  made by F. M. 
Alsdorf,  of  Lansing.

At the afternoon  session,  the  reports 
of  officers  and  committees  were  heard. 
To the regret of  many present, the  Com­
mittee  on  Trade  Interests  made  no re­
port.

In the  evening a hearty reception  was 
given  the  delegates  at  the residence of 
Mr.  Parke, of  Parke,  Davis  &  Co.  Al­
though  Mr. Parke  was  out  of  the city, 
his  wife  proved  herself  an  able  enter­
tainer.

Wednesday forenoon  was  given to the 
reading  of  papers  and  the  election  of 
officers, which resulted  as  given  in  the 
roster of  the Association at the  head  of 
the drug page.

The afternoon  was  devoted to visiting 
the Exposition  and  the  evening  to  dis­
cussing  the  merits of  a banquet  kiudly 
provided by the Detroit druggists.

Thursday forenoon  was  given  to  the 
consideration of  the  reports  of  commit­
tees.  The meeting voted in favor of  the 
metric system of  weights  and  measures, 
and the President’s  suggestion  that  the 
trade  abandon  the  sale of  patent  med­
icines  was  not  adopted.  A  resolution 
providing that the  names of  three  mem­
bers  of  the  Association  be  presented 
every  year to the Governor  and  the  lat­
ter requested to choose  one  for  member 
of  the  State  Board  of  Pharmacy,  was 
adopted and the following were selected : 
O.  Eberbach  (now  a  member  of  the 
Board);  Hugo  Thum,  of  Grand  Rapids; 
Geo.  Gundrum,  Ionia.  President  Inglis 
then appointed committees on pharmacy, 
trade 
legislation,  adultera­
tion,  and  unofficial  formulary,  and  the 
convention adjourned to meet at Saginaw 
the third Tuesday of  next September.

interests, 

twenty-six, 

Besides the Detroit  delegation,  which 
the  convention 

numbered 
was attended by the following:
Nelson  Hower,  Mendon;  Henry  J. 
Miller,  Fort  Gratiot;  H.  J.  Coleman, 
Kalamazoo;  C. B. Colwell,  Jackson;  G. 
Kinsley,  Manistee;  R.  Platts,  Port  San­
ilac;  John  Bell, Lexington;  John Moore, 
Ann  Arbor;  M.  S.  Carney,  Decatur; 
Frank  E.  Atchinson,  A.  J.  Wilders, 
Ypsilanti;  J.  F.  Maron,  Warren;  Geo. 
McDonald,  Kalamazoo;  Henry  Kephart, 
Berrien  Springs;  F. S.  Smith,  Saginaw; 
F. A. Sigler,  Pinckney;  W.  F.  Griffith, 
Howell;  C. W. Vining,  Lakeview;  H. M. 
Dean,  Niles;  J.  C.  Bostick,  Mendon; 
S. B. Calkins, Petoskey; Frank E. Brack­
ett, Cheboygan;  Guy M. Harwood, Petos­
key;  Geo. P.  Harmon,  Mackinaw  City; 
W. W. Swinnerton.  Niles;  E.  S.  Swayze, 
Otisville;  A.  S. Fildew, St. Johns;  W. J. 
Brown,  Marquette;  F.  J.  Wurzburg, 
Grand  Rapids; 
James  L.  Spencer, 
Linden;  George  Gundrum,  Ionia;  T.  T. 
Woods,  Belleville;  W.  B.  Reynolds, 
Eaton  Rapids;  Albert  B.  Prescott,  Ann 
Arbor;  John J. Orr,  Tecumseh;  C. M. La 
Rue, F. B. Glazier, Chelsea; B. D. North­
rop, Lansing;  G.  S.  Frenzel,  Mayville; 
F.  P.  Merrell,  Ithaca;  H.  E.  Hamson, 
Richmond;  C.  D.  Wickes,  Coldwater; 
Chas. M.  Smith, Clarkston;  J. E. Weeks, 
Battle Creek;  N. G.  Sprague,  Flushing; 
R.  H.  Dunbar,  Parma;  E.  F.  Phillips, 
Armada;  W.  H.  Hicks,  Morley;  J.  H. 
Yandecar, North Branch;  F.  J.  McMur- 
trie, Three Rivers; D. H. Hunt, St. Johns; 
H. A. Blackmar, Charlotte; L.  Pauly, St. 
Ignace;  Edward J. Rogers,  Port  Huron; 
Mike  Reidy,  Corunna;  E.  G.  Gleason, 
Richmond;  George J. Ward, St. Clair;  C. 
A. Bugbee, Cheboygan;  C.  C.  Varnum, 
Jonesville;  L.  A.  Goodrich,  Hillsdale; 
F. E.  Curtis,  Napoleon;  Jacob  Jesson, 
Muskegon; H. A.  Lyman, Manistee; H. J. 
Brown, Ann Arbor;  E.  T.  Webb,  Jack- 
son;  C. W. Taylor, Loomis;  G.  D.  Van 
Yranken, Cadillac;  John  Crispe,  Plain- 
well;  Arthur H.  Webber, Cadillac;  J. A. 
Barrett,  Wayne;  George  J.  Haenssler, 
Plankinton;  F.  M.  Allsdorf, Lansing.
Statement from Mr.  Hall  of  Manistee.
Editor Michigan Tradesman:
I am glad to see  yonr paper taking up 
and discussing  the  pharmacy law,  as  I 
hope good  will come from it. 
I believed 
two years ago, and I am more thoroughly 
convinced  now,  that  such laws are con­
trary to  the  spirit  of  our  government; 
that  our  government  aimed at freedom, 
and that the  majority shall  always rule; 
yet a few  greedy druggists, feeling their 
own lack of business capacity,  and panic 
stricken  at  the  thought  of  increasing 
competition, hastened to the  Legislature 
and,  under  the  pretence  of  protecting 
the  people,  had  this  restrictive 
law 
passed,  offering  to  the. druggists  who

..................... 

Aceticum......................  8@ 10
Benzoicum,  German..  80@1  00
Boracic 
30
Carbolieum..................  40@ 45
Citricum.......................  50@ 55
Hydrochlor................... 
3®  5
Nitrocum  .....................  10@ 12
Oxalicum.....................  13® 14
Phosphorium  dii........ 
20
Salieylicum...............1  40@1  80
Sulphuricum................   134® 5
Tannicum.................. 1  40@1  60
Tartaricum...................   40@ 43

ACIDUM.

Clerk.

its  present 

The  Night  Bell—A  Plea for the  Drug 
would be included in the  law  less  com­
petition and increased prices, as an offset 
for their expense and trouble. •
6 . H. Scheel in the National Druggist.
Every druggist,  proprietor as  well  as 
Who  did  I  say  asked  for  this  law? 
clerk,  knows what a pleasure it is to  be 
The people of Michigan ?  Oh; no !  Only 
called out two or three times at  night  to 
a few  druggists.  Not  one  person  in  a
hundred to-day in Michigan knew of  the  sell 5 cents’ worth of  castor oil.  a guitar . 
existence  of  this  law  outside  of  those  string,  or to telephone for  some  one  to 
active in its passage.  Then it  must be a  find out where the fire  is,  without  com- ; 
class law and, as such  should be repealed, i pensation or even thanks.  The  public,!
Let  us  examine  the  pretense  under ‘ it seems, has come to the conclusion that j 
which  the law  was  passed and believed j the  druggist  is  not  only  their  servant j 
in  by many who  have  only thought  on j every day in the week,  but must be ready j 
the  surface  of  such  subjects.  The j  at all times at night,  also,  to serve them j 
thought is,  you can pass restrictive laws 1 with whatever they may happen to want;! 
which will force  men  to  be  intelligent;: and as they not only resort  to the  night| 
and  yet  your  Board,  if  they will  only j bell in cases of sickness, but for common j 
think,  will tell  you that the drug  trade  purposes  also, I
  think  it  is  about  time j 
has  gained 
intelligence j that the druggists should stop this  nuis- ; 
through freedom,  not  restrictions,  and,  ance—I can not call it anything  else, for j 
as a result,  we  are sending our  goods toI I think it should be done away with. and>| 
restricted  Europe,  where  they rank,  as j  that I
  see a way out  of  it.  There is no j 
they do  at  home,  as  the  very  highest,  physician in this broad land  who  would : 
Freedom and  intelligence  must go hand  think of  getting up at night and waiting j 
in hand.  Were  such men as Edward R.  on his patients without an extra fee, and j 
Squibbs and his  products  the  result  of | why  should  not  the  druggist  have  a t;
least something for waiting on customers 1 .
any  pharmacy  law’,  or  do  Powers  & 
at  night,  and for  being  disturbed from 
Weightman manufacture chemicals which 
his  much-needed rest?  I therefore offer 
will  just pass the law?  Did our present 
the  following:  That  every  druggist 
Pharmacopoeia,  which is said  to  be  the 
.charge  50  cents  extra  for  every  night 
best on eafth,  eminate from  men  under 
call,  and that this extra shall  belong  to 
restrictions or  under  no pharmacy law ? 
the clerk answering  such  a  call,  to  at 
We have gained our present  high  stand­
least  partly  pay  him for  his  trouble. 
ing  in  pharmacy  without  any law. 
It 
This,  I  think,  would do away with  the 
would  seem  that  no  other  argument 
unnecessary  calls,  since  people  would 
would be necessary for  asking for its re­
not  be  willing  to  pay  the fee  in  such 
peal.  Our present Board of Pharmacy— 
cases as I have mentioned;  and let it  be 
a majority of  whom, it is said,  are unin­
said here that this is true,  and  has been 
formed on  some  of  the  subjects  which 
my actual  experience,  and  every  drug­
they are supposed to examine  in—would 
gist,  no doubt,  can call to mind  similar 
do  well  to  look  back 
to  monarchial 
cases  where there  was no more need for 
Europe,  where  some  of  them fled from 
calling him out than there  would  be  to 
and where this law was copied from, and 
call  out  your  grocer  at  night  because 
see the effect  of  restrictive  laws  in  al­
you happen to feel  like  eating  a  sand­
most  every  line  there.  Or,  perhaps, 
wich.  This plan  could be easily adopted 
they  could  refresh  their  memory  by 
if  every druggist  would put  up  a  sign 
watching  the  arrival  of  steamboats  at 
under his night bell, thus:
Castle Garden.  We have lived from 1492 
until  within  a  few  years  without  any 
pharmacy  law  and  have  been  steadily 
progressing.  Have we  reached  a  point 
where progress can  no  longer  be  made 
under freedom?  One  would  think it al­
most a miracle that the druggists had not 
annihilated the whole population  of  the 
United States  previous to the passage of 
of this law. 
It would give one a nervous 
chill to look back  and see  how  close he 
came to being poisoned with some deadly 
lotion  before  we had this  self-assuming 
intelligent board to select  the competent 
from the incompetent.
Who is it that makes  the  mistakes to­
day?  It  is  the  man  whose  familiarity 
makes  him  careless?  Who blow up our 
powder mills, or cut their  fingers  on the 
buzz saws ?  It is, nine  times out of  ten, 
the man who is familiar.
The people are  the  best  judges of  the 
competency  and  accuracy  of  the  men 
with whom they deal and not the answer­
ing of  any questions  that any board may 
rack  their  brains  to  conjure  up.  Let 
any person go into any store to trade, and 
in one hour’s time he knows whether the 
person  with  whom he is trading  knows 
little  or  much  about  his business.  He 
makes  a  better  bargain,  if  posted,  in 
which  case  he  and  he  alone is the one 
who  suffers by ignorance.  The  present 
law  presupposes  the  ignorance  of  the 
masses  and  borders  on  paternalism, 
tending to the disuse of  their  own  judg­
ment, and asks the buyer  instead to look 
for a framed  certificate.  The  Board  of 
Pharmacy  is  simply  a  parasite  on  the 
drug  trade  and will grow larger as they 
meet with no opposition.
I would ask every druggist who is man 
enough to stand up and meet  his brother 
in open trade to put  his  shoulder  to the 
wheel  and  have this law repealed, when 
our  next  Legislature  meets, and  let us 
go there shouting  the  battle cry of  free­
dom  in  the  drug trade,  and allow those 
to conquer who are  the  most  competent 
and attentive to business, saying,  We ask 
no  law  to  shield  our  incompetency  or 
lack  of  business  application.  Such  a 
law would be expected  in  Russia, but it 
is a disgrace on the  statute books of  this 
“land of the free.”  W il l  R.  H a l l.
Ma n ist e e, Sept. 21,1889.

Some retail  druggists  seem to make it 
a rule  never to become  acquainted  with 
their  customers.  We  do  not  mean  ac­
quainted in the sense the word is used by 
society going  people,  but we refer to the 
proprietors who spend  the  most of  their 
time in a private office or at the desk, and 
leave the clerks to meet face to face with 
the trade.  Such  druggists  usually keep 
close watch of  the trade,  and  they know 
when anything goes wrong, but it takes a 
very  prominent  customer  to  call  the 
proprietor to the  “front.”  Then  there is 
another  equally large  proportion of  the 
trade  who  seem  to  think  the  clerks 
should  be  kept  in  the  background 
much as  possible
does a large  amount  of  the  waiting  on 
customers or he stands  around  and tries 
to  become  personally  acquainted  with 
each  customer  that  comes  in  to  trade.
These are the two  extremes,  but they in­
clude  a  larger  proportion  of  the  drug­
gists than the number  forming the inter­
mediate class,  who come  nearer  striking 
the  golden  mean.  The man  who never 
becomes identified with his store and the 
trade  is  always  at  the  mercy  of  his 
clerks,  who  can 
leave  and  take  with 
them a trade which they have built up at 
the expense of  the  store.  The  druggist
who  pushes  himself  forward  on all oc- | Arnica.....................  14©
casions  does  not  get  the  full benefit of I Anthemis.................  30@
his  clerks,  for every customer  will form j Matricaria 
preferences as to whom  they trade with.  | 
lfta
If  the druggist seems to be the only man | cassf^ Aeutifol,  Tiu-
nivelly.............v_..  25®
of  importance  around,  they may change 
Alx.  35®
J* ’  HS
their trade to another store, when a clerk 
in the same store  might have suited  ju st.  and  Ws  ° n  8’ 
10®
as well if  they had  been given an oppor- ' UraUrsi. 
8®
tunity  to  trade  with  him  without  the | 
eUMKI.
ever  present  proprietor  coming  up  to 
make himself  disagreeable.

I would  like  to  hear from  the  drug­
gists (proprietors and clerks),  what they 
think of  such a plan,  for I at least think 
that this night  bell nuisance should and 
can be stopped,  for the  best  interest  of 
all concerned.

PEBBUM.
Carbonate Preclp....
Citrate and Quinia  .
Citrate  Soluble........
Ferrocyanidum Sol —   @
Solut  Chloride...........   ©
Sulphate,  com’l ..........1)4©
pure.............  ®

EXTBACTUM.
Glycyrrhiza  Glabra...
po...........
Haematox, 15 lb. box..
Is.............
Vis.............

Two  Extremes  of Druggists.

Night Calls, 50 cents extra.

A Rainbow  Show-Bottle.

Cubeae (po. 1  60.
Juniperus..........
Xantnoxylum...

24®
33®
11®
13®
14®
16®

a n il in e .

COBTEX.

“ 
“ 
“  

T 

“ 

Abies,  Canadian.  ..............   18
Cassiae
Cinchona F la v a .............  18
Euonymus  atropurp.......  30
Myrica  Cerifera, po.........  20
Prunus Virgini................  1*
j*
Quillaia,  grd...................  

Acacia, 1st  picked....  @1  00
....  @  90
2d 
3d 
....  @  80
©  65
sifted sorts... 
po ..................  75©1  00
Aloe,  Barb, (po. 60)...  50@  60

“ 
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“ 
“ 

“ 
“ 

b a l sa m u m .
Copaiba......................   55®  jj0
Peru............................. 
_@1  30
Terabin, Canada  ......   45®  50
Tolutan......................   45®  50

“ 

Aqua, 16  deg................. 
3®  5
18  deg................. 
4®  6
Carbonas  .....................  H@ 13
Chloridum...................   12@ 14

The proprietor either i  ^ „ s P o  (Ground-12)".!!.’! 1  10

Black.......................... 2 00@2 25
Brown...........................  80@1 00
Red................................  45® oO
Yellow....................... ^ 50@3 00

@  15 
@3 50 
®  80 
®  50 
®  15 
2

1  85®2 00 
8®   10 
25®  30

A  Sharp-Witted Drug  Clerk.

American  drug  clerks  are  generally 
admitted on  all  hands  to  be  about  as 
sharp-witted,  as  a  class,  as  any  other 
similar  set  of  men  anywhere,  but  the 
following from the Australasian Journal 
of Pharmacy for  July shows  that  their 
brethren,  out among the men who are so 
rapidly  building  up  a  newer  England 
in the islands of the great South Sea,  are 
not a wit  behind  them  in  this  quality. 
Says  our  contemporary:  “One  of  our 
surburban chemists had a narrow  escape 
a forthnight ago of figuring as witness in 
a case  of  poisoning  by laudanum;  but, 
owing to  the  perspicacity of  the  youth 
who supplied  it  (and  who  at  the  time 
was alone),  a tragic result was prevented, 
he having  instructed  another  youth  to 
watch the man,  and,  if  he attempted to 
take it,  to knock  the  bottle  out  of  his 
hand or otherwise  adopt  some means  to 
prevent him taking  it.  The  youth hav­
ing followed him some distance,  saw the 
man pull the bottle out of his pocket and 
prepare to take  it,  and  he  (the  youth) 
acted up to instructions  so  well  that he 
managed to  entirely upset  the  contents 
of  the bottle,  he having come upon him 
in  the  undignified  manner  in  which  a 
goat  amuses  himself  when he has some 
timorous children to scare.  A  detective 
came on the scene in a few  minutes  and 
escorted the  man home,  and at the same 
time  administered  a  warning. 
It  ap­
pears the man  has lately had  some  ser­
ious  family  and  pecuniary 
troubles, 
which  had  undoubtedly  unsettled  his 
mind.”

A Pleasant  Tonic.

A chem ical  frien d   of T h e  T r a desm a n 
fu rn ish es  the  follow ing  prescrip tio n   for 
a tonic:
R  Spiritus vlnl otardi....................... 1 dram.
Spiritus vini Jamaici  ...................1 dram.
Sugarum whitum..........................4  scruples.
Iciols finis — ................................2 ounces.
Slicum pineappleii....................... quant, suff
Strawberrii....................................   “ 
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M  Slg.

Shakitis violenter.
Suckite dulciter cum strawum.

The Drug Market.

Gum opium is steady for prime.  Some 
low test  on  the  market is offered lower. 
Morphia  is  steady.  Quinine  is  a  trifle 
lower  for  foreign.  Domestic  is  un­
changed.  Oil  cassia  is  higher.  Gum 
shellacs  have  advanced.  Balsam  co­
paiba is tending higher.  Turpentine has 
advanced.

MAGNESIA.

“ 
h b r b a—In ounce packages.

Calcined, Pat..............   55®  60
Carbonate,  P a t ..........  20®  22
Carbonate, K. &  M —   20@  25 
Carbonate, Jenning5..  35®  36

“  Cape,  (po.  20)...  @
“  Socotri. (po. 60).  @
Catechu, Is, 04s, 14 )4s,
16)..................   @
Ammoniae.........  25®
Assafcetida, (po. 30)...
Benzoinum.........  50®
C amphorae..........   35®

Absinthium..........................  25
Eupatorium..........................  20
Lobelia..................................  25
Majorum..............................   28
Mentha  Piperita..................  23
“  V ir..........................  25
Rue........................................ 
|0
Tanacetum, V ......................   22
Thymus,  V...........................  25

The Dmggists’ Bulletin gives  the  fol­
lowing  directions  for  making  a  bottle 
which is exceedingly attractive  for  win­
dow  or  counter  exhibition,  and  which 
serves  to  illustrate  to  the ordinary ob­
server how perfectly the pharmacist con­
trols the elements  with  which he has to  Êüphorbium  po  ........  35©  lo
deal.  A scertain  the capacity of th e  hot-  Galbanum...................   oi@  80
95 
tie  and  divide  by  seven,  to find  th e   vol-  Gamboge,  po
®  40 
Guaiacum,  (po. 45).
ume of each liquid to be employed.  The 
®  20 
Kino,  (po.  25)........
fluids  should,  in  the  order  named,  be 
®1 00 
M astic....................
®  40
Myrrh, (po  45)....... 
_ 
„
carefully  poured  down the  side  of  the 
Opii,  (pc. 4 85)........... 3 35®3 45
bottle, held in  slightly inclined position, 
Shellac  ......................   30®  38
or through a thistle funnel.
bleached........  28®  30
Tragacanth  ................   30®  75
First,  one  volume  of  sulphuric  acid, 
tinted blue with indigo sulphate;  second, 
one  volume  of  chloroform;  third,  one 
volume of glycerin, slightly  tinted  with 
caramel;  fourth,  one  volume  of  castor 
oil, colored with alkanet root;  fifth,  one 
volume proof  spirit, slightly tinted with 
green anilin;  sixth,  one  volume  of  cod- 
liver oil, containing  one per cent,  of tur­
pentine;  seventh, one volume of rectified 
spirit, slightly tinted with  violet  anilin. 
By thus selecting  liquids which are held 
in  place  by  the  force  of  gravity,  and 
alternating  with  fluids  which  are  not 
miscible, the strata  will  remain  clearly 
defined, and will not mingle by diffusion, 
as is the case when miscible liquids such 
as  glycerin  and  water  are  brought  in 
direct contact with each other.

| Absinthium...............5 00®5  50
j Amygdalae, Dulc........  45@  75
Amyaalae, Amarae— 7 25®7 50
A nisi.............................1 
Auranti  Cortex.........   @2 50
i  Bergamii  ....................2 
I Cajiputi......................   90@1  00
Caryophyili................  ©1  50
A Drug: Clerk  With a Bad Record.
|  C edar..........................  35®  65
Chenopodii  ................  @1  75
It will be remembered that a few weeks 
. Cinnamonii................1  35® 1  40
ago an account was given of  the farcical 
: Citronella...................   @  75
i Conium  Mac..............   36®  65
trial of  one Pastre Beaussier,  a  French 
i  Copaiba......................   90®1  0C
I Cuhebae...................16 00@16 SO
drug clerk,  charged  with the murder by 
I  Exechthitos................  90®1  00
poison  of  a  large  number  of
persons,  ! Erigeron....................1  20@1  30
10@2 20
y  
among  them his employer,  the  pharma- ! SeraniumT ounce 
1  75
lattp r’q  w ife  a  fellnw  !  Gossipii,  Sem. gal......   50®  75
cist Decamp,  the
...................i  is@i  25
la tte r s  w ile,  a  reilow  | 
clerk   or  tw o,  several  serv an ts—in  all I Junlperi......................  50@2 00
Lavandula..................  90@2 00
, 
about  nineteen  persons,  and  who,  al-  i.imnni«.................. 1 50@i so
thought the testimony would  have  hung  Mentha ^ V e r f d .2 50@2 60 
him anywhere else in the world, got clear.
Morrhuae, gal.............  80®1  00
Myrcia, ounce................   ® 50
Well,  Pastre is  in  jail  again—this time 
Olive............................ 1 
00©2 75
for stealing exhibits  at  the  great  Paris 
Picis Liquida, (gal.,35)  10®  12
R icini...........................1 
20@1 28
Exposition.  He was  caught  in  the  act 
Rosmarini..........  
75® 1 00
and the stolen wares found in his posses­
Rosae, ounce...............  @6 00
Succimi....................  40®  45
sion, and will scarcely get  off  from con­
Sabina........................  90@1  00
viction this time,  though the vagaries of 
50@7 00
Santal  ........................ 3 
French criminal law  are past  the under­
Sassafras.....................  55®  60
standing  of  the  average  Anglo-Saxon.
Sinapis, ess, ounce__   ®  65
Tiglfl..............................   @1 50
It was a French  jury that found “exten­
T hv m e......................  40®  50
uating circumstances”  in a case where a 
man had murdered his father and mother, 
Theobromas................  15®
and  commended  the  criminal  to  the 
BICarb........................  15®
mercy of the court on the ground that he 
Bichromate................  13®
was an orphan.
Bromide.......................  37®

’  1  Gaultheria...................2 

85©1 95
80@3 00

opt  .......

PO T A SSIU M .

OLEUM.

50@2

,  

, 

. 

, 

. 

_

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“ 

“ 
“ 
“ 
“ 

Antipyrin...................l  35®1  40
Argenti  Nitras, ounce  ®  68
Arsenicum.:..............  
5®  7
Balm Gilead  Bud......   38®  40
Bismuth  S.  N ............ 2 1G@2 20
Calcium Chlor, Is,  ()£s
11;  Ha,  12)..............  
<a  9
Cantharides  Russian,
p o .............................
@1  75 
Capsici  Fructus, af...
®  18 
©  16 
¡po.
®  14 
Caryophyllus,  (po.  28)
23®  25 
Carmine,  No. 40..........
@3 75 
Cera  Alba, S. & F ......
50®  55 
Cera  Flava..................
28®  30
Coccus........................ 
Cassia Fructns...........  @  15
Centraria.....................  @  10
Cetaceum...................   @  35
Chloroform................  32®  35
squibbs ..  @1  00
Chloral Hyd Crst........1  50®1  75
Chondrus...................   10@
Cinchonidine, P.  &  W  15®
4®
German 
Corks,  list,  dis.  per
cent  ........... ............
Creasotum..................
Creta,  (bbl. 75)...........
“  prep...................
“  precip................
“  Rubra................ 

©
5®
8@
_
Crocus........................   35®
Cudbear.......................  @
Cuprl Sulph................ 
8®
D extrine..................... 
io@
Ether Sulph................   68@
Emery,  all  numbers..  @
„   “ 
po...................   ®
Ergota,  (po.)  45 ..........  40@
Flake  White...............  12@
G alla...........................  @
Gambier......................   9®
Gelatin,  Cooper..........  @
French...........  40©
“ 
Glassware  flint,  75  & 10 per 
cent, by box 70 less
Glue,  Brown..............   9@
15 
“  White................   13®
25 
Glycerina...................   22®
25 
Grana Paradisi...........  ©
15 
Hamulus.....................  25<a
40 
Hydraag  Chlor  Mite..
90 
@
“  Cor ....
80 
Ox Rubrum 
@1  00 
Ammoniati.
@1  10 
Unguentum.
45@  55 
Hydrargyrum............. 
_
■  80
Ichthyobolla,  Am...... 1  25@1  50
Indigo.........................   75@1  00
Iodine,  Resubl..........3 75@3 85
Iodoform.....................  ®4  70
Lupulin......................   85@1  00
Lycopodium..............   55@  60
Macis  ..........................  80®  85
Liquor  Arsen  et  Hy-
drarglod..................  @  27
Liquor Potass Arsinitis  10®  12
Magnesia,  Sulph  (bbl
154)...........................   2®  3
Mannia,  S. F ..............   45®  50
Morphia,  S.  P. & W. ..2 55@2 80 
C. C o.......................2 55@2 70
Moschus  Canton........  @ 40
Myristica, No. 1..........  60®  70
Nux Vomica, (po 20)..  @ 1 0
Os.  Sepia.....................  28®  30
Pepsin Saac, H. & P. D.
Co.............................  @2 00
Picis Liq, N.  C., )4 gal
doz  ..........................  @2  00
Picis Liq., q u arts.......  @1  00
Pil Hydrarg,  (po. 80)..
Piper  Nigra,  (po. 22)..
Piper Alba,  (po g5)__
Pix  Burgun................
Plumb! A cet..............   _
14®  15
Pulvis Ipecac et opii. .1  10@1  20 
Pyrethrum,  boxes  H
& P. D.  Co., doz......   @1  25
Pyrethrum,  pv...........  35@  40
8®  10
Quassiae..................... 
Quinia, S. P. & W......   39®  44
S.  German__   32®  40
Rubia  Tinctorum......   12®  14
Saccharum Lactis pv..  @ 35
Salaein........................2 25©2 35
Sanguis  Draconis.......  40®  50
Santonine  .....................  @4 50
Sapo,  W......................   12®  14
8®  10
“  G...........................   @ 15
Seidlitz  Mixture........  @  25
Sinapis.........................
Snuff,  Maccaboy,  De
V oes........................
@
Snuff, Scotch, De. Voes 
il@ 
Soda Boras,  (po. 12}.  „ 
Soda  et Potass Tart...  30®
Soda Carb...................  
2@  2*4
Soda,  Bi-Carb............. 
4®  5
Soda,  Ash................... 
3®  4
Soda, Sulphas................   @ 2
Spts. Ether C o ...........   50®  56
“  Myrcia  Dom.......  @2 00
“  Myrcia Imp........  @2 50
“  Vini  Rect.  bbl.
2 05).............................  @2 15
Less 5c gal., cash ten days.
Strychnia  Crystal......   @1  10
Sulphur, Subl...............23£® 3)4
T am arinds............... 
8®  10
Terebenth Venice......   28®  30
Theobromae..............   50®  55
Vanilla...................... 9 00@16 00
Zinci Sulph.

Roll................ 2)4@ 3

M........................ 

S. N.  Y.  Q. &

pints

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Carb.............................  12®  15
Chlorate,  (po. 18)........  16@  18
Cyanide......................   50®  55
Iodide..........................2 80@2 90
Potassa, Bitart,  pure..  27@  29 
Potassa, Bitart, com ...  ®  15
Potass Nitras, opt......   8©  10
Potass Nitras..............  
7®  9
Prussiate.....................  25®  28
Sulphate  po................  15®  18

RADIX.

Aconitum...................   20®  25
Althae..........................  25®  30
A nchusa.....................  15®  20
Arum,  po.....................  @  25
Calamus.......................  20®  50
Gentiana,  (po. 15)......   10@  12
Glychrrhiza, (pv. 15)..  16®  18 
Hydrastis  Canaden,
(po. 50).....................  ©  45
Hellebore,  Ala,  po__   15®  20
Inula,  po.....................  15®  20
Ipecac,  po...................2 40®2 50
Iris  plox (po. 20@22).. 
IS®  20
Jalapa,  pr...................   25@  30
Maranta,  )4s..............   ®  35
Podophyllum, po........  15®  18
Rhei.............................  75@1  00
“  cut......................   @1  75
“  pv........................  75@1  35
Spigelia......................   48@  53
Sanguinaria,  (po  25)..  @ 20
Serpentaria.................   40®  45
Senega........................  60®  65
Similax, Officinalis,  H  @ 4 0
M  @  20
Scillae,  (po. 35)...........  10®  12
Symplocarpus,  Fceti-
dus,  po.....................  @  35
Valeriana, Eng.  (po.30)  @  25
German...  15®  20
Zingiber a ...................   10©  15
Zingiber  j ...................   22®  25

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Anisum,  (po.  20)........  @  15
Apium  (graveleons)..  10@  12
Bird, Is................... 
4@  6
Carui, (po. 18).............  8®  12
Cardamon.................. 1  00@1  25
Corlandrum................  10©  12
Cannabis Sativa......... 3)4® 
4
Cydonium...................   75@1  00
Chenopodium  ........... 
lu@  42
Dipterix Odorate.......1  75®1  85
Foeniculum................  ©  15
Foenugreek,  po..........  6®
Lini ..T........ ............ ..4   @4)4
Lini, grd,  (bbl. 4  ). ..  4)4® 4)4
Lobelia..................... ..  35®  40
Pharlaris Canarian.. ..  3)4© 4)4
R apa........................ .. 
5®  6
..  8®  9 
Sinapis,  Albu.........
Nigra........
..  11®  12
SPIRITUS.
Frumenti, W., D.  Co. .2 00@2 50
D. F. R ...... 1  75@2 00
 
1  10@1 50
Juniperis  Co. O. T ___1  75@1 75
“ 
1  75@3 50
Saacharam  N.  E ..........1 75@2 00
Spt.  Vini  Galli............ 1 75@6 50
Vini Oporto................. 1 25@2 00
Vini  Alba.....................1 25@2 00

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SPONGES.

Florida  sheeps’  wool
carriage.................... 2 25@2 50
Nassau  sheeps’  wool
carriage  ..................
2  00 
Velvet  extra  sheeps’
wool  carriage.........
1  10
Extra  yellow  sheeps’
carriage...................
Grass sheeps’ wool car­
riage  ........................
Hard for  slate  use__
Yellow Reef, for  slate 
u se ...........................

1  40

SYRUPS.

A ccada.............................  
  50
Zingiber  ..............................   50
Ipecac...................................   60
Ferri  Iod..............................   50
Auranti  Cortes.....................  50
Rhei  Arom...........................   50
Similax  Officinalis..............   60
Co.........  50
Senega..................................  50
SciUae...................................   50
  50
T olutan................................  50
Prunus virg.............. 
50
TINCTURES.

“  Co........................... 

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“ 

“ 

“ 

Co................ 
 

AeonitumNapellisR..........  60
F ..........   50
Aloes.....................................  60
and myrrh..................  60
A rnica..................................  50
Asafoetida.............................  50
Atrope Belladonna..............   60
Benzoin................................   60
Co...........................   50
Sanguinaria..........................  50
Barosma..............................   50
Cantharides..........................  75
Capsicum.............................  50
Cardamon.............................  75
■  Co.....................  75
Castor.................................. 1 00
Catechu................................  50
Cinehona.............................  50
60
Columba..............................   50
Conium................ 
50
Cubeba..................................  50
D igitalis..............................   50
Ergot.....................................  50
G entian................................  50
Co.............................  60
Guaica.................................   50
ammon............... 
  60
Zingiber......................... !..  50
Hyo8Cyamus........................  50
Iodine...................................   75
“  Colorless. .7...............   15
Ferri  Chloridum................  35
K ino.....................................  50
Lobelia.................................   50
Myrrh...................................  50
Nux  Vomica........................  50
O pii......................................   85
“  Camphorated................  50
“  Deodor......................... 2 00
Auranti Cortex.....................  50
Q uassia................................  50
Rhatany  ...... 
50
Rhei......................................   50
Cassia  Acutifol...................   50
Co...............  50
Serpentaria..........................  50
Stramonium..........................  60
Tolutan................................   60
V alerian...................  
  50
VeratrumVerlde...................   50

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DIAMOND  TEA

CURES

D iver and.

K id n ey Troubles 
Blood D iseases 

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Female

Complain ti*
Being composed entirely of  HERBS,  1 
is the only perfectly harmless  remedy o> 
the market and  is  recommended  by  a' 
who use it.

Retail Druggists  will find it to 
their  interest  to  lspep  the DIA­
MOND  TEA, as it fulfills all that 
is claimed,  making  it one of the 
very best selling articles handled.

Place your order w ith  our  Wholesale 

House.Diamond  (flediGine  Go.,

PROPRIETORS,

DETROIT,  -  MICH.

Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co.

WHOLESALE  AGENTS,

GRAND  RAPIDS,

MICH.

Millard’s 

flair  Olossomer.

A sure  cure for 
Itchy Sore  Scalp, 
Dandruff,  Ecze­
ma, Dead or Fall­
ing  Hair  and  all 
Scalp Diseases.

7Se

To wash the hair and cleanse  the  scalp  with­
out injury use  M ILLARD’S  H A IR   FOAM. 
SOc a quart.  Prepared by  H.  E.  M ILLARD, 
73 Monroe St., G rand Rapids.  Mich.  Drug­
gists and dealers, ask your jobber, or send to  us 
for prices.

THE  LATE  IMPROVED

J B T T IN B

Warranted not to Thicken, Sour or Mould 

In any  Climate.

Guaranteed, Quality Guaranteed Against 

Injury by  Freezing.

la 

f o  11 + i 
r i  JETTINE  has  been  so  thor 
oughly  advertised  the  world
over,  thereby  becoming  such a household term 
for Ladies’ Shoe Dressing, that many consumers 
and even  dealers  themselves  fail  to  recognize 
the distinction between it and other  brands. 
AVOID  CONFUSION  Therefore,  and  note 
that the genuine has “ Jettine”  blown  in  every 
bottle, or  “Late  Improved  Jettine”  printed on 
the label.
Choice and Instructive Advertising Cards 
furnished  dealers  ordering  in  cartons.  Price, 
per gross, $9;  in cartons, $12.  Special discounts 
tojthe trade.  See  quotations  in  this  paper  for 
dozen rates.  M artell B lacking Co., Sole Man­
ufacturers, Chicago.

WATCH  FOR

LYNGH’8  BEAUTY,

B est  $ 2 6   C igar

o n   th e   M a rk et.

D.  LYNCH,  Sole Owner,

GRAND  RAPIDS.

WarGlaims a SpBGialtu.

PENSIONS  FOR  DISABLED  SOLDIERS, 
their widows and children.
INCREASE  PENSIONS for  those  whose  dis­
abilities have increased, and for those who have 
become  entitled  to a higher  rate  by  a  depart­
mental ruling, or by act of  Congress.
VETERAN  BOUNTIES to all soldiers who re­
enlisted on or  before  April  1,  1864,  during  the 
war of the rebellion,  having  previously  served 
in  the  army  at  any  time  for  a period  of  (or 
periods aggregating)  nine months.
OFFICERS’  TRAVEL  PAY  now  collectable 
in every instance where a discharge  or  resigna­
tion was based upon a disability incurred in ser­
vice.
ALL  KINDS  OF  CLAIMS  diligently  and per­
sistently prosecuted.
Sixteen years experience.  My  fees  and  other 
charges are  moderate  and  in  accordance  trith 
the law.
ADVICE  FREE and  CHEERFULLY  GIVEN.
REFERENCES in every County  in  Michigan 
F. I. DARLING, Attorney,

on application.

Late  Special  Examiner U. S. Bureau  of  Pensions, 
46 Old H ousem an B uilding,

G rand Rapids, M idi.

COMBINED.

Acknowledged to be the

LIQUOR i POISON  REGORD
B e st o n  th e  M a rk et.
E ir  s v n w c   1   n o n  
st.,
.  A.   0 1 U It R  A  DKU., GRAND RAPIDS
HAZELTINE

1

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&  P E R K IN S

DRUG  CO.

Importers  and  Jobbers  of

- D R U G S - -

Chemicals  and  Druggists’  Sundries.

Dealers  in

Patent  MediGines,  Paints,  Oils,  l/arnislies.

Sole  Agents  for  the  Celebrated  Pioneer  Prepared  Paints.

We  are  Sole  Proprietors  of

WEATHERLY’S  MICHIGAN  CATARRH  REMEDY.

We have in stock and offer a foil line of

W hiskies,  Brandies,

Gins,  W ines,  Bums.

O ILS.

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faints. 

Bbl.
Whale, winter...........   70
Lard,  extra................  56
Lard, No.  1................   45
Linseed, pure raw ....  58
Lindseed,  boiled  __   61
Neat’s  Foot,  winter
strained.................   50
Spirits Turpentine__   52)4
bbl.
Red  Venetian..............1J£
Ochre, yellow  Mars__ 13K  2@4
“ 
Ber........13i  2@3
Putty,  commercial__ 2)4  2)4@3
“  strictly  pure.......2)4  2J4@3
Vermilion Prime Amer­
ican ...........................  
13@16
Vermilion,  English__________ 70@75
Green,  Peninsular..................... 70@75
Lead,  red.....................  6)£©7)4
“  w h ite................  6S£®7)4
Whiting, white Span...  @70
Whiting,  Gilders’....................... @90
1 00
White, Paris  American 
Whiting,  Paris  Eng.
cliff........................... 
1  40
Pioneer Prepared Paintl  20@1  4 
Swiss  Villa  Prepared 
Paints......................1 00@1  20

W e are  Sole  A gents  in  Michigan  for  W . D. & Co. 

Henderson County, H and M ade  Sour M ash 

W hisky and D ruggists’ Favorite 

Rye  W hisky.

We sell Liquors for Medicinal Purposes only.
We give our Personal Attention to Mail  Orders  and  Guar­
All orders are Shipped and  Invoiced  the  same  day  we re­

antee Satisfaction.
ceive them.  Send in a trial order.

fkeltiiiB i  Perkins  Dnfg  Go.,

GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICH.

• 
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.¿Ether, Spts  Nit, 3 F ..  26®  28 
“  4 F ..  30®  32
“ 
Alnmen........................ 2V4@  3)4
ground,  (po.
3®  4
7).............................. 
Annatto......................   50®  60
4®  5
Antimoni, po.............. 
et PotasB T.  50®  60

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V A R N ISH E S.

No. 1 Turp  Coach...... 1 10@1  20
Extra Turp................. 1 60@1  70
Coach  Body................2 75@3  00
No. 1 Turp Furn........1  00@1  10
Eutra Turk Damar__ 1  55® 1  60
Japan  Dryer,  No.  1 
T u rn .............  ........   70®  75

The Michigan Tradesman

How a  Shoe  Firm  Advertises.

lessening  expense  somewhat. 

Correspondence Boot and Shoe Recorder.
Our chief  item of  advertising  expense 
is  yet to come.  A little  over  two  years 
ago we commenced a gift scheme,  which, 
with some  improvements  and  modifica­
tions,  we  still  continue.  With  every 
sale of  $1 or more, we give a linen towel. 
We do  not  give  two  towels  with  a  $2 
sale, but one of  a better  grade,  and with 
93  worth a better  grade  still.  We  buy 
them at  wholesale, of  importing  houses, 
and, of  course, save a good deal thereby. 
Our $1 towel costs us ab< ut  eight  cents; 
the  one  we  give  with a $2 sale,  eleven 
cents: the $3 one, thirteen cents, et.v  Or if 
preferred, we give  checks for the amount 
of  sale,  which,  when a person  holds  to 
the  amount  of  $15  worth,  he  or  she  is 
entitled  to a good  2%-yard  linen  table­
cloth,  costing  us  not  far  from  ninety 
cents.  Many of the checks given out aw 
lost, 
It 
seems  but a little  thing,  but  it  is  sur­
prising  to  observe  what  a  little  thing 
can  turn  the tide of  trade  toward  your 
door.  The  heads of  families, especially 
those  who  have  six  or  eight  pairs  of 
shoes  to  buy every month,  often  think 
that as long as  the  shoes  we  sell are as 
good as those sold  by other  firms, that a 
present of  a good tablecloth occasionally 
will not come amiss, and being in a man­
ufacturing  town,  many  a  young  fellow 
comes to our store for a pair of  shoes be­
cause  he  knows  he will get a good shop 
towel  with  them. 
It is expensive, cost­
ing over $800 a  year,  but this sum comes 
back to us many times in increased trade, 
directly due to this  plan. 
I know  there 
are  many merchants who  would turn up 
iheir noses at such a scheme for booming 
business, characterize it  as  illegitimate, 
unbusinesslike,  etc.  We,  however,  are 
not  in  business  for  sentiment,  but  for 
money, and as long as the scheme pays— 
and  by  looking  at  our  sales-book  we 
know  it  does  pay—we  consider it legit­
imate  enough. 
It  has  been  a  success 
with us. although it probably  would  not 
work as well with those who cater mostly 
for fine trade,  but with a medium  line of 
goods  and  in  a  manufacturing  town, I 
should  recommend  it  as  worthy  of  at 
least a trial.  We  have  made a thorough 
test  of  the  lottery  system.  With  us it 
was  only a  partial  success.  We  think 
there are other ways of advertising which 
yield better returns than this.  Of course, 
In some  places,  I presume, they are  suc­
cessful,  but  in  this  city  lotteries  have 
been run to death,  and are but very, little 
profit,  and a cause  of  much  dissatisfac­
tion among the many who  get nothing.

Outlook for Savings Banks.

From the New York Shipping  List.
The  general  shrinkage  that is  taking 
place  in the  rates of  interest paid  upon 
all  kinds of  investment, especially those 
that  are  more  or  less  of  a  permanent 
character, is  awakening  a  good  deal of 
interest and discussion among financiers, 
as  to  how  the  savings  banks  will  be 
affected thereby.  The laws under which 
these  institutions exist prescribe certain 
limits with  regard  to the  investment of 
their  funds, but  the  steady decrease  in 
the rates of  interest  which such  invest­
ments  return is seriously curtailing  the 
earning  power  of  these  large  aggrega­
tions of  capital aud constantly diminish­
ing the  rates  which  they are enabled  to 
pay  their  depositors.  Then, again,  the 
large  amount of  capital from  trust com­
panies, insurance  companies  and  other 
financial  institutions, that  is  constantly 
seeking  to  secure  profitable  investment 
within  the  very lines  to which the  sav­
ings banks are limited,  creates so keen a 
competition  that  the  latter  institutions 
experience  no  little  difficulty in  finding 
employment for their  funds, even at  the 
lowest  rates of  interest.  The  level  for 
good bond and mortgage on improvement 
city or suburban property is slowly drop­
ping to 4@4>£ per  cent,  and it is  safe to 
say  that renewals of old 5 and 6 per cent 
mortgages are  constantly being  made at 
lower  rates, while  city and state  bonds 
are  readily  placed  at  3@3}4  per  cent 
and a constant  shrinkage in the national 
debt displaces 4 and 4>£ per cent, invest 
ments of  this  character,  for w’hicli  there 
is no  alternative, but to seek lower rates 
of  interest.  Deducting  the  running ex 
penses of these institutions, cost of man 
agement and  administration and  loss  of 
interest  upon  idle  capital  and  what  is 
left for the depositor must necessarily be 
a  diminishing  percentage,  especially as 
every  year witnesses  a  large increase in 
the deposits that savings banks are carry 
ing, and  for which  they are endeavoring 
to earn a profit. 
It is quite evident  that 
the most  favorably7 situated of  these  in 
stitutions  cannot  much  longer continue 
to pay 3)4 or 4 per  cent, to small deposi 
tors, and  the  present  course  of  events 
would  seem  to  indicate  that  in  a  few 
years, not  more than  2)4 and  possibly 
per cent, will have to be established as 
maximum  rate  for  the  strongest,  while 
the younger  and weaker  will  find  it im 
possible  to do  more  than  make a living 
and hence be driven out of business

A  Costly  Chronometer.

In  the  early  days  of  the  direct  tea 
trade with China, importers were anxiou 
to  secure  the  earliest  cargoes of  a new 
crop.  The fastest clipper ships wTere en 
gaged in the trade.  Great haste  in  load 
ing them  was  followed  by a hot race to 
reach  New  York  first.  The  first cargo 
brought the best price and  large  profits. 
The  successful  captain  wras  always re 
warded,  so every  known  aid  to  naviga 
tion was adopted.
The  young  captain  of  one  of  Mr. 
Astor’s  clippers  bought, on  one  of  his 
trips, a new  chronometer,  and  with  its 
aid  made  a  quick  passage  and  arrived 
first.  He  put  the  price  of  it  into  the 
expense  account  of  the  trip,  but  Mr 
Astor  threw  it  out, insisting  that  such 
items  of  expense  for  new-fangled  no­
tions could not be allowed.  The captain 
thereupon resigned and took service with 
a rival line.  The next  year  he  reached 
port  long  before  any competitor, to the 
great delight and profit of  his employers 
and the chagrin of  Mr. Astor.  Not  long 
after,  they  chanced  to  meet,  and  Mr, 
Astor inquired:
“By the way, captain,  how  much  did 
that chronometer cost  you ?”
“Six  hundred  dollars;  and  may I en 
quire, Mr. Astor,  how  much it has  cost 
you V*

“Sixty thousand dollars.”
The moral is plain.

F O R

ON  BEST

Call oh  o r  a d d re s s

Lowest Wholesale Quotations
Scranton  Coal!
A. B.  Knowlson,
25  Pearl Street, Grand Rapids.
F O R   S A L E !
The’  Drenthe  Cheese  Factory.  Well 
equipped for handling  the  milk  of  400 
cows.  Terms easy.  Address

F  J.  LAMB  &  OO.

Grand  Rapids, 

- 

Mich.

THE  ALDINE  FIRE  PLACE
Before  Billing  Urates, get our 
circular, Sent Free.  The  Aldine 
produces  Warm  Floors,  Perfect 
Ventilation ; keeps fire over night, 
and is cleanly.  Burns coal, coke, 
wood or gas.  Can be piped to com­
mon  chimneys, or set  like  other 
grates, and can be run at halt the 
cost of any other. AddressALDINE 
MFC.  CO., Grand Rapids,  Mich.

A   WN I N G S

A N D   T EN TS.

Horse and Wagon  Covers,  Water  Proof  Coats, Buggy 
Aprons, Wide Cotton  Ducks, etc.  Send for  Illustrated 
Catalogue.

Chas. A .  Coye,

Telephone 106. 

11 Pearl St.

SOLE  AGENTS  FOR

JLautz B ros•  &  C o  

Soaps,

Niagara  Starch,

A m boy  Cheese.

GRA.ND

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Job  Printing!

We desire to  call  atten­
tion  to  our  facilities  for 
first-class  job 
producing 
printing for the  trade.

If  you  live  in a part  of 
the State where you cannot 
get satisfactory work, write 
us for estimates.  Samples 
and prices sent on applica­
tion.

We carry a complete line 
of  stationery,  papers—in 
fact all kinds  of  printers’ 
stock. 
Send  sample  of 
what you want.

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Company

100 L ouis  St.,  ,

GRAND  RAPIDS

TIME  TABLES.

G O IN G   N O RT H .

Grand  Rapids  Si Indiana.
Leaves.
Arrives. 
Traverse City & Mackinaw................7:00 a m  
7:80 a m
Traverse City & Mackinaw................9:30 am  
11 :S0a m
Traverse City  Express........................3:0i  p m  
4:80 p m
Petoskey  & Mackinaw........................ 8:45 p m  10:30 p m
7:30am  and  11:30  a.  m.  trains  have  chair cars for 
Petoskey and Mackinaw City.
10:30 p.  m, train  has  sleeping  car  for  Petoskey and 
Mackinaw City.
Cincinnati  Express..............................6:85 a m  
7:00 a m
Fort Wayne Express........................... 11:45 a m 
18:46 a
Cincinnati  Express...............................5:40 p m 
6:00 p
Chicago and Sturgis..........................10:40 p m 
11:05 p m
7:00 a m  train  has  parlor  chair  car  for  Cincinnati 
6:00 p m train has Pullman sleeper for Cincinnati. 
11:05 p m train has Wagner sleeper  for  Chicago,  via 
Kalamazoo.
Sleeping  car  rates—$1.50  to  Chicago,  Petoskey  or 
Mackinaw C ity;  $8 to Cincinnati.

G O IN G   SO U TH .

Muskegon,  Grand  Rapids & Indiana. 

Leave 
Arrive'
7:00 a m ...................... ...................................... 
10:15 a m
11:15 a m ......................................................................   3:45 p
5:40 p m ......................................................................   8:45 pm
Leaving tim e at  Bridge street  depot 7 m inutes later.
C. L. L o c k w o o d . G e n ’l Pass. Agent.

Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee.

GOING WEST.

Leaves.
18:85 pm
4:30 p m
10:45 p m
7:00 am
7:30

Arrives. 
fMorning Express............................18:80 p m  
fThrough Mail...................................... 4:85 p m 
tSteamboat  Express........................10:40 p m 
*Night Express..................................... 6:50 a m 
t Mixed.................................................  
G O IN G  KA 8T.
tDetroit  Express.............................6:45 a m  
fThrough Mail.....................................11:35 a m 
fEvening Express................................3:40 p m  
•Limited Express...............................  6:45 p m 

6:50 am
11 AO a m
3:60 p m
6:50 p m
fDaily, Sundays excepted.  *Daily.
Detroit  Express  has parlor  car  to Detroit,  making 
direct connections for all points  East, arriving in New 
York 10:10 a. m. next day.
Limited  Express has parlor car  to  Detroit,  making 
close  connections for all points East, also makes direct 
connections a t Durand with special  Pullman  through 
cars to New York and Philadelphia.  Steamboat express 
has parlor car to Grand Haven, making direct connec­
tion with steam er for Milwaukee and tne West. 
Through tickets and  sleeping  car  berths secured at 

ffices, 83 Monroe St., and at the dep<
. C a m p b e l l , City Passenger Agent.

~ 

Toledo, Ann  Arbor & Northern.

For Toledo and all points South and East, take 
the Toledo, Ann Arbor &  North  Michigan  Rail­
way from Owosso Junction.  Sure  connections 
at above point with trains of D., G. H. & M., and 
connections at Toledo  with  evening  trains  for 
Cleveland, Buffalo, Columbus,  Dayton,  Cincin­
nati, Pittsburg, Creston, Orville  and  all  promi­
nent points on connecting lines.

A. J. P a isl e y , Gen’l Pass. Agent

Trunks, Traveling Bap

HARNESSES, SADDLES, COLLARS, BRIDLES, 

COMBS  AND  BRUSHES.

74 Waterloo  St., 

-  GRAND  RAPIDS.

Grati Rapids  Fire Insurance  Co

Cash  Capital,  $200,000.

HI1TORÏ—Commenced  Business  Novem 

ber,  1882:

Year.
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888

Assets 
Dec. 31st.
*100,359
109,793
115,670
126,257
239,501
275,595
300,227

Total
Income.
*  2,578
25,276
40,933
51,054
57,759
102,181
123,240

Total
Expend’s Surplus.
* 2,675
16,505
35,142
41.168
45,660
66,558
99,249

* 5,378
20,695
35,983

DIRECTORS:

Julius Houseman, George  W.  Gay,  M artn  L 
Sweet,  I.  M.  Weston,  H.  Widdicomb,  J.  W, 
Champlin, D. A. Blodgett, S. F. Aspinwall, James 
Blair, T. Stewart White, Philo C. Fuller, E. Crof 
ton Fox, A. J. Bowne,  Thos.  M.  Peck,  Francis 
Letellier, Grand Rapids;  C. T. Hills, Muskegon 
R.  A.  Alger,  Detroit;  Dwight  Cutler,  Grand 
Haven;  F.  B.  Stockbridge,  Kalamazoo;  O.  M 
Barnes, Lansing;  W. R. Burt, East  Saginaw.

JULIUS  HOUSEMAN, President.
S. F. ASPINWALL, Secretary.

G R O W N   &

Eigines,  Boilers  and  Mill  Machinery,  Fan M aclery

Agricultural  Implements, Wagons and Carriages.

DEALERS  IN

F«

Comer West Bridge and  North  Front  Sts.,  GRAND  RAPIDS

£ Common

Idea

Two Years ^ 
T e s t

E,  8.  8YUDLEY,
Rubber

Wholesale  Dealer in

Boots and Shoes
G A M E   RUBBER  GO.

Manufactured by

Send  for  Large  Illustrate^  Catalogne  and 

Price List.

TELEPHONE  464.

No.  4  Monroe  Street, 

GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICH.

FLOUR

Owl, Crown PrioGB, White Lily, 

Standard. Rye. G rata.

B o lte d   M e a l,

F e e d ,  Kte.

MATT.  ORDERS  SOLICITED.

NEWAYGO  ROLLER  WILLS.

WHY  WEAR  PANTS
That  do  no'  fit  or  wear  satisfac­
torily,  when  yon  can  buy 
the 
Detroit Brand,  ihat  are perfect in 
»tyle and  work manship.

J acob Browns Cos

r   P e r f e c t   F it .

S u p e r io r/V k P

ÍIINTS  and
OVERALLS.

A S K   F O R   T H E M !

E. W. HELL PLATING  WORKS,

ALL  KINDS  OF

Brass and  Iron Polishing

AND

Nickle and Silver Plating
Corner Pearl and Front. Sts., Brand Rapids.

the Acme of utility 
^ E C O N O M Y   M

s

DJUSTABLE 
r e v e r s ib l e)

e

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Liberal  dis­
count 
to  the 
trade.  Special 
Inducem ents 
to parties Intro­
ducing 
th is  
system of store- 
fitting  in  any 
locality.
Manufactur 
ed  by

KOCH  A.. B. CO.,
364 Main S t,  PEORIA, ILL
48-00Lake St., Chicago;  114 Water S t, Cleveland

B O R D E N , S E L L E C K  &  CO ., A g ts.,

BE  SURE,

KSY  FRIEND,

T O   CET

The B elknap Wagon and Sleigh Co.,

GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICH.

DETROIT SO A P CO.,

Manufacturers of the following well-known brands:

UliEk>  ANKK,  MOTTLED  GERMAN, 
_______________  

TRUE  Bl.FE, 

SUPERIOR, 

PHCENIX, 

ROYAL  BAR,  CZAR,

MASCOTTE, 

CAMEO,
_________________

AND  OTHERS. 

quantities,  address,

For quotations in single box lots,  see  Price  Current.  For quotations in larger 
W.  G,  HAWKINS,  m c ’t S " ! ! w“nsS -iV ii™ .
I\  STEKETEE  <fe
D ry   G oods I N otions,

WHOLESALE

83  Monroe  St.  and 10,12,14,16 & 18 Fountain  81., 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich,

Fall Line of  Hosiery, Underwear, Yarn,  Comforters, Blankets,  Flannels and 
Woolens  Complete.  New Line  of  Prints,  Ginghams,  Dress  Goods,  Tricots  and 
Sackings.  We always carry a full  line  of  Pants,  Overalls, Jackets,  Shirts, Lum­
bermen’s Hose and Drawers, and Complete Stock of Notions.

STARK,

AMERICAN,
PACIFIC,

BURLAPS.

1 

Warps,  Geese  Feathers, 

Waddings,  Batts 

and  Twines.

Manufacturers of Delivery Wagons of all descrip  ions.  Also manufacturers 
full line of Delivery and Road  Sleighs.  Write  for  illustrated  catalogue  and 
price list.

Lemon  &  Peters,

WHOLESALE

GROCERS.

Agents  for  Georgia and  '  alley  City  Bags.

FLOOR OIL CLOTH—ALL WIDTHS—FOR FALL.

Rindire,  Bertsch  &  C o . ,

MICHIGAN  AGENTS  FOR  THE

BOSTON  R U B B E R   SHOE  CO.

We carry a full line in stock and  guarantee  terms and prices as good as any house 

selling the line.  Correspondence solicited.

12.  14  AND  16  PEARL  ST.,  GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICH.

Seventeen  Years  on  the  Market

W ith a steady increase  in  demand.

Jennings’  Flavoring  Extracts

ARE  ALWAYS  RELIABLE  AND  UNIFORM  IN  QUALITY  AND  PRICE,  BEING 

MADE EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE FINEST FRUIT THAT GROW CANNOT 

BE OTHERWISE  THAN  THE  FINEST  FLAVORS PRODUCED.

Dealers will always find Jennings’ Extracts saleable and profitable 
goods to add to their stock.  Order through your Jobber or  direct from

Jennings  &  Sm ith,

Grand Rapids,  Mich.

SEE  QUOTATIONS THIS PAPER.

WHO  URGES  YOU

T O   I w E E P

T H E   P U B L I C  !

By splendid and expensive advertising  the  manufacturers ere 
ate  a  demand,  and  only  ask  the  trade  to  keep the goods in 
stock so as to supply the orders sent to  them.  Without effort 
on the grocer’s part the goods  sell themselves,  bring  purchas­
ers to the store, and help sell less known goods.
ANY JOBBER W ILL BE GLAD TO FILL YOUR ORDERS.

H E S T E R   &  F O X ,

M anufacturers’ Agents for

SAW  AITS GRIST XÆIX.X. XAACSZXTXR.T,
Send  for 
C atalog u e 

ATLASENGINEWORKS

and 
P n ce s-

INDIANAPOLIS.  IND.,  U.  S . A
__________ M ANUFACTURERS  OF
STEAM ENGINES* BOILERS.
Carry Engines and Boilers in Stock 

tor  Immediate delivery.

Planers, Matchers, Moulders and all kinds of Wood-Working Machinery, 

Saws, Belting and  Oils.

And  Dodge’s  Patent Wood Split Pulley.  Large  stock  kept  on hand.  Send for Sample 
W rits for  Prices. 

Pulley and become convinced of their  superiority.

44« 46 and 46 So* Division St.,  GRAND  RAPID8,  MICH.

W M . SEA R S & CO.,

Gradier  Manufacturers,

3 7 ,  3 9   a n d   41  K e n t  S t.,  G ra n d   R a p id s.

CURTISS 

C O . ,

WHOLESALE

Paper  Warehouse.

We carry the VEBY BEST double or single  bit,  hand-shaved  ax  handle
Houseman  Block, 
Grand  Rapids,  Mich.

ever  made.

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