OSS gS a PIP DRIER WHE LESS SLAG OLS SAWS BVIIOS | y) Bas or CSP} (s AY ; SH CG) y Say Cee (© N . R ae eS Boe: Xe MAAS ay Zao) a “Aa , aC) T ONG (Ca Ms © \ iw NA / a \S GA) = Ve coe ap OES NE EOS NG Sew ZZ ac, Poy] TE Gea as — BEEONAS) | Ir (\ Zi, 5 A eG = BS) ee 43 aC A 1 ALE EK i hee § is ay We. ae PEP RISN = Fi : aN we & « th, am 4 SKS We Ge (CT NE FUNG. noe AND | (\4 7 (ij no | apis MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 3 Getting the People Assuming Too Much. John C. Graham in Printers’ Ink. Some business men are tempted to advertise by the glowing accounts they hear of others’ successes. It is to be feared, however, that these are, too often, much exaggerated. The whole truth is not told about them—the amount of labor, time and money involved in securing success, the untiring energy required, the eternal vigilance neces- sary to win and hold popularity. In- Stantaneous, or even rapid, successes in advertising are extremely rare. For each one of them known to-day, we can count hundreds of instances where suc- cess has only been attained by the ex- penditure of much capital through years of bard work and unflagging attention. This fact should not discourage sen- sible merchants. In advertising, as_ in all other things, the certainty of success lies rather in patient perseverance and persistent energy than in brilliant but brief effurt—the spasmodic, ‘‘flash-in- the-pan’’ sort of methods that have marked the meteor-like existence of some concerns. Again, as a general rule, the longer it takes to build up a business by advertising, the more solid and permanent is the success, while, invariably, the quick triumph is soon changed to decline and failure. We can all remember a long list of ‘‘brief booms’’ that lacked stamina, and con- sequently died a natural death. Their fate should be a warning to others. In commencing advertising it is not wise to assume too much in regard to results. It would be more judicious to prepare for small losses at first, to anticipate those little disappointments that are sure to come in the best man- -aged concerns, and to set to work with the clear understanding that many diffi- culties have to be overcome and much annoyance endured before lasting suc- cess comes. But it will come if brains and industry are properly combined in the effort to produce it, if the advertis- ing is well-worded and well-placed, and the statements and promises embodied in them are honestly adhered to by the advertiser. Some men assume too much at the start by supposing that it is only neces- sary to advertise in order to drawa crowd and sell goods. There are others in business besides themselves—others who may be doing a good trade because of their previous persistent advertising. It is not likely that the single effort of a new advertiser is going to take busi- ness from those who have already built up a solid reputation by advertising, and thus popularized their goods with the public. It is more reasonable to suppose that the newcomer will have to do the same amount of advertising as they did before he can secure the same amount of business they enjoy. Neither is it sensible to assume that the public will, or should, believe the first an- nouncement of a newadvertiser. True, it may have no valid reason for doubt, but it is not in human nature nowadays to place implicit faith in the profes- sions and promises of a stranger—as one who has never sought publicity be- fore must necessarily be to the public. The new advertiser may reasonably as- sume that, by using good, attractive matter that states the truth about his goods, in mediums of large circulation, and keeping his advertisements regu- larly in those mediums, he may ulti- mately secure a fair share of business which will recompense him for all his outlay and give him a handsome profit, but if he expects to make a fortune quickly, with little or no effort, ona small cash investment, he is deluding himself and assuming too much. 2 Who Was the Hypocrite? Stroller in Grocery World. Some truth-teller has asserted that it is impossible to get along in_ this world of sorrow and care without nerve, and I believe he is right. Observation justifies me in declaring that the man with the most nerve usually gets ahead the farthest and the fastest. Grocers have to have nerve, too. Some of them have, heaven knows, but there are lots who haven't. This is the story of one who has, and who tells me it pays him to have. He’s a little grocer up in New York State, not far from Albany. I say little; he does a few thousand a year, prob- ably about the average country grocery Store trade. Last week he let me ina scheme he has—a scheme which for barefaced nerve and downright gall I have never seen equalled. If I were to get one of the circulars that fellow sends out, there would be one store in town where I wouldn’t deal, and that would be his. This grocer is an ardent church-mem- ber and religious worker, and makes money by being so. He told me so himself. Whether he is these things for the sake of money, you can infer. I have my own conclusions, but they’re not for publication. We—this grocer and I—were talking of the value of advertising, and the grocer said he didn’t believe in it. That didn’t surprise me at all, after I had listened to some of his views on other subjects. While we were on the subject, he brought out a circular which he said he used. ‘*T don’t know whether you can call this an advertising circular,’’ he said, ‘*but I believe it’s done me a heap of good. ’’ _ I got a copy of the circular, and here it is: ——, N. Y¥., ——, 189—. Dear ——: I have noticed with much pleasure the fact that you have joined the ranks of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Iam a member, and it is my desire that you may be blessed in your religious life. Everybody should be a member of some church. We have a ‘devoted pastor, who carefully looks after the interests of his flock, and our church is in a very prosperous condi- tion. I presume to add that I, who am one of your fellow-members, keep a grocery Store at the corner of Bank and Smith streets. The store 1s up to date in every particular, and I strive to keep the best goods at the lowest prices. I shall be glad to take you by the hand as a —— (brother or sister) in the church. Yours in the church, When I had absorbed this and had fully realized its consummate nerve, its sacrilegious, igi oh self-seeking under guise of religious zeal, my jaw dropped. Then I got hot all over, for thougb somewhat unregenerate myself, I have too much respect for the church to see it smeared in this way. The grocer, however, stood looking at me with a fatuous smile, too thick-headed te see how the thing really impressed me. ‘*What do you do with this thing?'’ I asked, sharply. ‘‘Why,’’ said the grocer, ‘‘every brother or sister who joins my church | send one of these, filled out according to circumstances, ’’ ‘“*Do you get any custom by it?’’ I asked. ‘*I think I do,’’ said the grocer. ‘Don’t any of the people you send these to resent it?’’ I asked. **We—ell,’’ said the grocer, hesita- tingly, ‘‘sometimes somebody takes it wrongly, although I send it in the kind- est possible spirit. You see, when a man or woman comes into a strange town, they feel lonely and appreciate the grasp of a Christian’s hand.’’ ‘*Yes,’’ I said, ‘‘I suppose they do. You appreciate the grasp of their hands, too, don’t you, when they come to your store?’’ *“Oh, yes,’’ said the grocer, ‘“‘but they’re glad, as a rule, to get a good grocery store to deal with.’’ ‘*Well, my friend,’’ I said, ‘‘it’s a mystery to me that some of your church friends don’t jump all over you for this sort of soliciting. ’’ ‘‘Why,’’ said the grocer, in an ag- rieved tone, ‘‘I think it’s all right. eae a man, as I said, don’t take it right, but that’s because he’s not a true Christian. Just to show what hypo- crites some church members are, I[’ll show you a letter I got a few daysago.”’ He went to a desk he had and _ hauled out a letter. While I was reading it a customer called him away, and I made surreptitious notes on a bit of waste paper. Here is the letter, and it suits my ideas as thoroughly as if I wrote it: Mr. ——, Dear Sir :--I have received a circular letter from you containing a curious mingling of religion and advertising. You apparently use your religious affili- ations as a cloak to try and secure new customers. Allow me to say that I do not believe any man who can find this possible is a true Christian. I shall buy my groceries wherever I please, regard- less of the fact that you are a member of the church I have lately joined. If I find your store is the best, 1 shall deal there. But 1 do not expect to find it the best. Very truly, ‘*Did you ever see a worse hypo- crite?’’ said the grocer, when he re- joined me. ‘*Hypocrite!’’ I echoed, ‘‘he did ex- actly right—just as I would have done under the circumstances !’’ ‘*Don’t you believe the members of a church ought to stand together?’’ said the grocer, in an injured tone. “*Under certain circumstances I do,’’ J replied. ‘‘If a consumer who isa church member can’t get better goods of a grocer outside of his church, | be- lieve in patronizing those inside his| church. If he can get better goods out- | side, he owes it to his best interests to | do it.’’ ** Young man,’” said the grocer, as he| looked at me sadly, ‘‘I’m afraid you're | not what you ought to be. Why don’t) you join some church?’’ ‘I’m afraid I might get one of your | circulars,’’ I said, as I left. | There ought to be a law against hypo- | crites. >» > 2. | The Power of Price. | From N. Y. Dry Goods Chronicle. General advertising operates on a| community in. a general way; but the | feature that directs the steps of the pur- | chaser straight to your store is the tact | of the published price and description | of the goods. Time was when the great | conservative stores of New York ignored | this power of the printed price; they sternly refused to yield to such a degen- | erating tendency ; the traditions of these | establishments were against it, and so| it was frowned down, although, unfor- | tunately for them, it refused to be frowned down to any great extent; the) practice grew, and its friends to-day | are legion. One by one the great stores | have fallen into line. The latest con- | vert to the idea is Tiffany, New York’s| great jeweler. Tiffany’s advertisements | now bristle with prices. The great American maxim, ‘‘Suit your goods to your customers’ tastes and fit your price to their pockets,’’ has won out. See ea Some Elmira Bargains. From the Elmira Daily Advertiser. A West Water street photographer has put up a placard that is sure to attract attention : REMEMBER! BABIES REDUCED TO $1A DOZEN. A Lake street cobbler has this cheer- ful sign hanging in front of his place of business : STOP! GET YOUR SOLES SAVED FOR 75 CENTS! The next one, found on Railroad avenue, needs to be repunctuated and reconstructed before the public will clearly understand it: - COCKROACHES CAUGHT ON STICKY - FLY PAPER FOR SALE HERE This is the first time, outside of printing offices, that there has been any known demand in Elmira for cock- roaches. oe As an example of the condition to which corn land in England has fallen, the Fambridge estate of 763 acres, near Rochford, forty miles from London, valued in 1872 at £30,000, and on which an insurance company advanced £20,- ooo on mortgage, has been within the past few days sold for £6,275. reopen fees Owen FOOO—N—"" Ly J Ts me elt Anas 4 alah J i POC uU ain ee il ull The new and better Liquid Glue or Cement for making and 1nending every thing. JACKSON LIQUID GLUE CO. JACKSON, MICH. PPAR BIIO™ ng = rCtacon) a a TOrgeson, WE PAY FREIGHT. VANILLA A New Cake Frosting ready for immediate use, always reliable and absolutely pure. Put up in 12 oz. glass jars in beaten and unbeaten form; Chocolate, Lemon, Vanillla and Rose Flavors. $2.40 per dozen, in cases of 2 dozen assorted. Hawkins, Torgeson 60., KALAMAZOO, MICH. OROROHOHOROHOHOHOROHOHOROHOHOROROROROROHOHOROROHOHOS ° © © a a e e = = RUDEPOId Ready ROOTNC : e = a : : s Will last longer than any other roofing now on the market. @ e We have full faith in its merits. But if you want other @ = kinds we always have them at reasonable prices. Let us S P quote you prices, if you need roofing of any sort. e e a e a e H. M. REYNOLDS & SON, © Detroit Office, foot of 3d Street. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Fr 1 5st fea dabdichanicee deiaohdiannse hee eadeeMaiaaaaaln PR Tre aA Aba he ou Picket eee es Best ads atin Bierce fey sl rare ea ce etal weast heed Ma MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Around the State Movements of Merchants. Rushville—W. C. Perkins has opened a drug store at-this place. Maple City—Fralick & Ennest have opened a drug store at this place. Mulliken—Boyer & Crane succeed Frank Gould in the meat business. lonia—Wm. Wing has purchased the harness stock of W. S. Bouk & Co. Saginaw—Jay Ostrander succeeds Jay Ostrander & Co. in the drug business. Bay City—Thornwaite Bros. succeed W. J. Thornwaite in the harness busi- ness. Portland—John C. Campbell, of Se- bewa, succeeds N. Cary in the jewelry business. Mulliken—The new cold storage ware- house of Albert Lawrence is nearly completed. Durand—Dr. P. E. Witherspoon will erect a new building which he will oc- cupy with his drug stock. Benton Harbor—Winninger & Suther- land, meat dealers, have dissolved, Rufus Sutherland succeeding. Ludington—Frank C. Ewing con- tinues the carriage and implement busi- ness formerly conducted by P. Ewing & Son. Chauncey—Filkins Bros. have sold their general stock to G. W. Bentley, who will continue the business at the same location. Webberville—Dr. F. N. Turner has purchased the interest of his partner, Mr. Harvey, in the drug firm of Tur- ner & Harvey. Charlotte—F. H. Goadby has sold his dry goods stock to Watson & Newman, of Des Moines, Ia., who will take pos- session April I. Vermontville—Clark E. Smith, for three years in the drug business in De- troit, has moved his stock to this place and resumed business. Ishpeming—Chas. A. Lind has pur- chased the interest of John Carlson in the grocery firm of Lind & Carlson and will continue the business at the same location under his own name. Horner— B. F. Woodbury & Co. have branched out somewhat from the regu- lar routine of the drug business and have put in a telephone exchange in the village and extended a State line to Marshall. Cadillac—Chas. H. Sinclair and John A. Benson, who conducted the furniture and undertaking business, under the style of Sinclair & Benson, have dis- solved. Each will continue business hereafter in his own name. Coldwater—John H. Buggie has ut- tered a chattel mortgage to his wife, Mary E. Buggie, for $3,255 on. his clothing stock and book accounts. It bas been known for some time that Mr. Buggie was involved but it was hoped and believed that he would pull through all right. Wayland—Geo. McConnell, who has been in the meat business here for some time, was in Sparta last week and pur- chased a market in that village, and will soon move his family there to re- side. Mr. Eugene Hicks, a former res- ident of this village, has joined the firm as a partner. Ferry —The firm of Fisher & Gershon has been dissolved and the business dis- continued at this place. The grocery stock has been purchased by P. F. Ernst, and the dry goods and boot and shoe stocks have been removed to Stet- son and consolidated with the general stock of Mr. Fisher. Mr. Gershon an- nounces his intention of removing to Chicago and embarking in the meat business. The firm had been in exist- ence less than six months, having opened for business here on July 21, 1896. Eaton Rapids—L. T. White has sold his drug, grocery and notion stock to J. H. Ford, of Albion, the transfer to take effect Feb. 1. The store building has also been sold and Mr. White has taken as part pay for the property a third in- terest in the J. W. Brant Medicine Co., of Albion. Mr. White expects to move his dye works business to Albion as soon as he can secure a suitable !oca- tion, and will handle the dyes himself instead of jobbing them. The. drug store in this city will be in charge of Mr. Herzer, a son-in-law of Mr. Ford, a graduate of the chemical and pharma- ceutical department of the University of Michigan. Mr. Ford has been a traveling salesman for many years and is well and favorably known to many business men herc. Port Huron—Asman & Beard, dealers in dry goods and carpetings, are in financial difficulties, and have filed a chattel trust mortgage in favor of Charles D. Thompson, trustee for the creditors, for $57,039. The mortgage covers everything owned by the firm, in- cluding fixtures and appurtenances, also all book accounts, notes and bills re- ceivable. It becomes due March 1, 1897. The mortgage includes all creditors of the firm, a total of 118, who are divided into four classes, A, B, C and D. After providing for the payment of all neces- sary expenses, trustee’s compensation, taxes and insurance, payment of credit- ors is provided as follows: Class A, First National Exchange Bank, Port Huron, $5,500; Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia, $7,651.55. Class B, Agnes Beard, $14,500; Anton Asman, Sr., $1,000; Jeannette Balmer, $1,450. Class C, Burnham, Stoepel & Co., $1,698.54; S. L. Merriam, $1,135; L. A. Sherman, $425; Walter Sanderson, $471. Class D comprises Iog creditors, to whom is due a total of $23,207.91, ranging from $5.75 due the Monatuck Silk Co. to $1,626.42 due H. B. Claflin & Co., New York. Manufacturing Matters. Detroit—The H. M. Snyder Co. suc- ceeds The United States Cycle Co. Saginaw—The Michigan Lumber Co. is succeeded by the G. A. Alderton Lumber Co., not incorporated. Muskegon—W. R. Konkle, for twelve years in the employ of the Alaska Re- frigerator Co., as one of the foremen on the machine floor, has resigned in order to devote all his attention to his feed store business, which his son has been managing. Calumet—Work was begun Jan. 11 on the old Centenniai copper mine, near this place. An assessment was made on the stockholders, and what was years ago one of the prominent copper mines will sooh be a producer again—of cop- per or another assessment. Detroit—The Alpha Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of shirt waists, has filed a chattel] mortgage on its stock, machinery and furniture at 134 Jefferson avenue. Malcolm P. McGregor is named trustee of the mortgage, which secures severiteen creditors, who have claims aggregating $16,330. The prin- cipal creditors thus secured ‘are the Singer Manufacturing Co., $1,502.02; Chas. L. Morgan, $285; E. C. Whate- ley, $81.94; Wm. H. Wetherbee, $130, who are preferred creditors; Strong, Lee & Co., $13,803.23; Merrick Thread Co., $119.90 ;. Burnham, Stoepel & Co., $119.55. Tribute to the Tradesman.* It is with great satisfaction that I meet you at your annual gathering to- night. Although a stranger among you, I do not feel myself ina strange land, neither do I feel that you are all quite strangers to me. Through the columns of the Trades- man I have held weekly seances with some of you for the past three years, and, by reading between the lines of your contributions, I have formed a fel- iow friendship with you only next to a personal acquaintance. To be a contributor to the columns of a journal of such practical utility and bread usefulness as the Tradesman is truly an honor. Its field of usefulness is unconfined and embraces the great hive of workers for the honor, prosperity and glory of our common country, giving paramount importance to_ industrial avocations which are daily adding wealth to the world. Devious or doubt- ful methods of doing business by un- safe or dishonest dealings are promptly pointed out in its columns and_ sternly rebuked. It is a faithful record of the experience of practical business men in every branch of mercantile life, intend- ed for the benefit of the less successful, and is the adviser and friend alike of the employer and the employed. Per- haps it does not become us to speak much in praise of its literary character, outside the cold details of business ex- perience, but I can safely affirm that, through the vigilance of its manage- ment, unprofitable discussions are dis- couraged, all personalities ruled out, a general air of courtesy pervading its columns in perfect harmony with its unrivalled mechanical make-up. Every contributor to such a journal should rec- ognize it as his duty to use extra care in the preparation of his offerings. Simple language used in expression of ideas 1s always forcible and some- times eloquent. Any narration should bear the stamp of truthfulness. When the imagination is set to work, the fiction produced should follow so near the line of fact as to be hardly distinguishbale from the actual truth. A knowledge of when and where to stop should also be cultivated. Characters or descriptions that are overdrawn or unnatural always invite unpleasant criticism. A word about the mechanical make- up of communications for publication may not be thought out of place here. It has always seemed to me that there was (or ought to be) a moral obligation resting upon every contributor to a newspaper to place his ideas before the editor and compositor in as plain and legible a form as possible. The time of editors and compositors is always too valuable to spend in interpreting bad spelling and worse penmanship. A care- ful attention to these suggestions would do away with much unspoken profanity and some outspoken cuss words in the compositor’'s room. No doubt, many valuable contributions have found their way into that common grave of buried literary hopes and ambitions—the edi- tor’s waste basket—from this cause alone. The birthday anniversary of the Printers’ Patron Saint is peculiarly a proper time for hoiding such social gatherings as this. What better tribute could be paid to his memory than the general adoption of the custom by all the newspapers in the country on that day of gathering together their employes in honor of his immortal name? _In conclusion, I know you will all join me in congratulating the Trades- man upon Its past success and wishing it the continued enjoyment of the pros- perity it so richly merits and the honor of first place in the rank of commercial journals. To my fellow workers in all the departments that go to make up the Tradesman, I will say, in the language of Rip Van Winkle, “May you lif long und brosber,’’ and in your declining years may you look backward upon life’s journey with the same pleasurable sen- sations that you would experience in looking upon a beautiful landscape or reading a pleasing book. *Address by W. 8S. H. Welton at annual banquet working force of Tradesman Company, Jan. The Old Man. Who, when his evening prayer is said, And wearily hs gone-to bed, Who thauks his stars he’s not been bled? The old man! Who greets us with a cheery smile, In which the stranger sees no guile— Until he’s here a little while? The old man! Who, when the day is very hot, Can cause ihe mercury to drop Until you wonder where *twill stop? The old man! Who shares alike our woes and joys, And cai's us all his girls and buys, And never seems to mind a noise? The old man! Who, after all is said and done, Who works from dawn till set of sun— In short, who makes the whole thing run? The old man! WANTS COLUMN. BUSINESS CHANCES. Advertisements will be inserted under this head for two cents a word the first insertion and one cent a word for each subsequent in- sertion. No advertisements taken for less than 25 cents. Advance payment. OR SALE—SIX 8 FT. ROUND FRONT show cases—metal and wood—in good order, #7.50 each, boxed) The Converse Mfg. Co., Newaygo. Mich. 180 Fe SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR STOCK OF merchandise—Forty acre farm near Hart, goou buildings, 900 bearing fruittrees. Address »o. i79. care Michigan Tradesman. 119 XCHANGE—FOR MERCHANDISE ORSELL —svU acre farm_two miles from station, uear Perkings, Upper Michigan; land first cluss. Write tor full description. P. A. Bredeen, Es- c-naba, Mich. 183 we! MALL SHOE STOCK WANTED—CORRES.- pond with XXX, care Michigan Tradesman. IR4 HAVE 120 ACRES OF THE FINEST HARD- wood timbereu land in Northern Michigan, with some improvements, well watered, and half a mile froma beautitul lake, which I de- sire to trade for stock of groceries, boots und clothing. Address Box 404 Harbor Springs, Mich. 1s2 g es EXCHANGE — MODERN HOUSE, 9 rooms, furnace, grate, gus, etc , 15 minutes’ walk from Monroe street; also two lots; will take stock of goods or farm for part and give time on balance. W. H. Kinsey, 19 Fountain st., Grand Rapids. 1x1 re SALE FOR CASH—STOCK GROCERIES and crockery invoicing between $3,00U and 03.500; good location; good choice stock. Will sell cheap. Good chance for someone. Ad- dress D, Carrier No. 4, Battle Creek, Mich, 177 Te EXCHANGE—58 ACRES ADJOINING thriving village in Gratiot county for mer- Address Lock Box 27, Baidwin, 174 chandise. Mich. \ ANTED—IN GRAND LEDGE, MICH., A a first-class boot and shoe, clothing, or dry goods tirm; a guod opening for any of these lines. Store for rent Jan. 15; located in the very best point for trade; size, 22x85 feet, brick. Geo. H Sheets, Grand Ledge, Mich. 1742 OR SALE—GOOD SET OF FIXTURES FOR grocery store, including $1% Enterprise cof- fee mill, show cases, Howe and Fairbank scales, lamps, oil tank, candy trays, cracker case, cheese safe. ete., ete. All modern and in good shape. Wil! be sold cheap for cash or bankabie paper. Address No. 168, care Michigan Trades- man 168 Ye BUY A GUOD WATER power flouring mill. No steam need ap- ply. Also a good drug stock from $3,0u0 to 3>,.00. N. H. Winans, Tower Biock, Grand Ravids. 166 VOR SALE—FINEST MEAT MARKET IN Grand Rapids, having established trade among best people. Don’t apply uuless you have $2.000 ready cash. Good reasons for sell- ing. Address No. 163, care Michigan Trades man. 163 N] EW HOUSE, SPLENDID LOCATIUN AND ALN rented to desirable tenant. Will trade for stock of goods in any live town of 2,000 or over. Address Lock Box 22, Lowell, Mich. 158 UBBER STAMPS AND KUBBER TYPE. Will J. Wel.er, Muskegon, Mich. 100 YOR SALE AT A BARGAIN THE WAT- rous’ drug stock and fixtures, located at Newaygo. B+ st loeation and stock in the town. Enquire of Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. 136 OR SALE—IMPROVED 8 ACKE FAKM IN Oceana county; or would exchange for merchandise. Address 380 Jefferson Avenue, Muskegon. 110 Ko EXCHANGE—TWO FINE IMPRUV5D farms for stock of merchandise; splendid location. Address No. 73, care Michigan —— ic man. MISCELLANEOUS. ANTED—SITUATION BY KEGISTEKED druggist, fourteen years’ experience and sober. P. H. G., care Michigan Tradesman. 162 ANTED TO CORRESPOND WITH SHiP- pers of butter and eggs and other season- able produce. R. Hirt, 36 Market street, — ANTED—SEVERAL MICHIGAN CEN- tral mileage books. price, Vindex, care Michigan Address, stating Traderman. 860 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 5 Grand Rapids Gossip J. W. Bottriel, who conducted the grocery business at 323 South Division street, has closed out his stock and _ re- tired from trade. Wm. Vinch has removed his grocery stock from the corner of Gold and West Fulton streets to the corner of Broad- way and North street. Johannes Fernambucq has sold his grocery stock at 632 North avenue to Albert H. Robertson, whc will con- tinue the business at the same location. Wellington R. Lawton, general dealer at Berlin, has purchased the grocery stock of Geo. E. Stahlnecker, at 95 Broadway, where he will continue the business. He will retain his store at Berlin and divide his time between the two places. The Grand Rapids Gas Light Co. earned $$19,383 net during December, against $20,424 in December, 1895. The net earnings for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31 were $125,438, being an in- crease of over 7 per cent. over the net earnings of 1895. At the fifth annual meeting of the Herold-Bertsch Shoe Co., the following officers were elected: President, Chris- tian Bertsch; First Vice-President, Alonzo Herold ; Second Vice-President, F. FE. Walther; Secretary, R. W. Bertsch; Treasurer, A. C. Wetzell. S. H. Simmons was elected a member of the Board of Directors. Samuel I. Harrison, who was formerly identified with Harrison Bros. in the retail clothing business at St. Louis, and afterwards engaged in the shoe business at the same place, has_pur- chased the notion stock of Morris Levy, at 29 Crescent avenue, where he will continue the business. Mr. Levy will continue his connection with the busi- ness as city salesman, and his son, Oscar, will cover the outside trade of the house. The annual banquet tendered the working force of the Trademsan Com- pany was held at the office of the estab- lishment last Saturday evening. Covers were laid for forty persons and only two places were vacant when the party sat down to the repast, which was served in Caterer Swetland’s superb style. After the menu had been discussed for an hour, a couple of hours were pleas- antly spent in listening to volunteer re- sponses and the relation of interesting reminiscences connected with the early history of the Tradesman and the Tradesman Company. The affair was thoroughly enjoyed by ali present, and affords substantial evidence of the cor- dial co-operation and hearty good feel- ing which have always existed between employer and employe, as well as the employes in the several departments of the Tradesman Company’s business. >. The Potato Situation. : The following expressions from sev- eral of the prominent Grand Rapids shippers and the officials of the princi- pal potato carrying lines will be of in- terest to buyers and dealers generally : C. B. Metzger: Yes, there -is no question but that the movement of pota- toes has been greatly aided by the change in classification. I do net think that it has increased the price very much—the consumer gets the benefit; but I have shipped quite extensively into lecalities where there would have been no market but for the change. I am finding no difficulty in placing all the shipments I am making. Yes, I am handling a good many potatoes, but not as many as I would if there was more money in them. Moseley Bros: The change in the rate has, undoubtedly, aided the move- ment of potatoes greatly, but it is not yet what it ought to be. While the spe- cial rate to Texas points, which termi- nated a week ago, was in force it helped our trade materially and since then there has been a decline in the volume of our trade. Yes, we feel encouraged as to early improvement. C. N. Rapp: Our potato shipments have steadily increased and the outlook for the future is favorable. No doubt the movement has been greatly helped by the change in the classification, and during the time of the special rates to Texas points it was considerably stim- ulated. The outlook for continued movement is favorable. : E. C. Leavenworth, General Freight Agent of the Grand Rapids & Indiana: There is no question but that the reduc- tion of rates has greatly increased the movement. Naturally, the first effect was felt in the towns nearest the con- saming points; thus Sturgis sold all its crop early in the season. We find the improvement gradually moving to more distant points from market and think there will be no trouble as to the move- ment of the entire crop on cur lines. Our supply of refrigerator cars seems to be kept busy, but there is no trouble in furnishing a sufficient quantity as yet. Yes, I was in favor of changing the rate and I am satisfied that it is re- sulting in finding markets which higher rates would have prevented. Mr. Williams, for the Chicago & West Michigan and Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western, thinks the outlook good and that the lower rates have helped the sit- uation, at iy Flour and Feed. The week has been without special feature, either in the flour or feed trade, buyers being content-to purchase sim- ply for present needs; and, while the conditions surrounding the wheat mar- ket, or which affect actual supply and demand, are such as to indicate much higher values hefore another crop can be harvested, the trade prefers to wait for a decided and well-sustained up- turn of the market before making pur- chases for spring trade. Just when this will come is very uncertain and, no doubt, many will delay entirely too long to get in. on the basis of present values. European traders are taking our surplus steadily; and, with much smaller world’s shipments during the past three weeks, they will be likely to take what little we have to spare within the next few weeks. Grand Rapids mills are getting their share of the busi- ness and are running as steadily asa limited supply of good milling wheat will permit. The prices of feed, meal and mill- stuffs are steady and unchanged for the week. Woe. N. Rowe. Guests to Burn. ‘‘T had a funny dream last night,’’ remarked Albert C. Antrim the other day. ‘‘I thought I had died and was in hades. When I met Satan he had a big crowd around him. ‘* “You seem to have a lot of guests, your majesty,’ I said. ‘* ‘Yes, indeed,’ he replied, ‘I have >» 99 guests to burn. The Grocery Market. Sugar—Nos. 1 and 2 were advanced a sixpence last Friday and on Tuesday of this week these grades were marked down to the old level, while all grades above No. 1 were reduced %c. The market is quiet and rather dull. Do- mestic raws are firm, and the Trust has not succeeded in bearing the market to any extent. Only small purchases are being made at present. ° The European market is fairly steady. The consump- tive demand for sugar at present is rather small, as is usual at this season of the year. Tea—Jobbers report fair sales at full prices. The trade still look for first- class business after general conditions revive somewhat. The present volume of trade is not more than half what it is expected tobe later. The Japan tea sea- son, which starts about the first of May, is expected to develop a decided short- age, which will probably result in an advance between this and then. Some dealers prophesy an advance in Japan teas of 2c a pound. Coffee—While actual coffees are quoted at %c below last week, there seems to be no change in the situation to warrant a lower basis. The slight weakness is due probably. to manipula- tion, based on reports of a fairly large growing crop. The demand from the country has been good and outlook en- couraging. Maracaibos are very firm and selling freely. Javais firm and un- changed. Mocha is in light demand at unchanged quotations. Molasses—The quantity of centrifugal goods is quite large, as is that of low- grade open kettle, which are decidedly cheaper than last year at this time. Fancy open-kettle molasses is decidedly scarce and will probably be out of the market in a few weeks. Prices are much lower now than last year at this season. The demand is fair. Rice—Stocks throughout the country are at minimum and it is only a ques- tion of a few weeks when there must be widespread demand. Advices from the South note full former movement -along the Atlantic Coast, with enlarging inquiry in New Orleans. Foreign sorts are moving at satisfactory rate and bet- ter selections are once more selling in advance of arrival. Provisions—Notwithstanding the lib- eral current manufacture of product and the evidence that the months of January and February will show a gain over last year’s operations, there has been a more confident tone in the market, the trade seeming to feel that, if last year’s total for the winter is not to be reached, the situation on the present basis of values is an encouraging one. A better jobbing demand is being experienced by dealers and the current distribution of product is fairly liberal. The week’s exports were moderate of lard and lib- eral of meats--the comparison being with an exceptionally large movement last year. A a a The Grain Market. The wheat market surprised the bulls as well as the bears during the past week. The Jongs were exceedingly sur- prised at the decline, as all reports fa- vored higher markets. The visible de- creased 1,420,000 bushels, the world’s shipments were only about 5,000,000 bushels and the world’s visible de- creased about 4,068,000 bushels. ‘The short interests were timid about putting out new lines, but were nonplussed when wheat sagged so easily. The only bear news during the week was the re- port from the Illinois Millers’ Asso- ciation, which claimed that 22 per cent. of the crop of '96 was still held in farm- ers’ granaries and 20 per cent. of the crop was still held in grain elevators. If they refer to Chicago they may be right, but Chicago holds only about 150,009 bushels of winter wheat—good, bad and indifferent. The fact is, only about 50,000 bushels of this is good No. 2 red winter. The remaining 13,090,000 bushels is spring wheat, which came from the Northwest. To show how scarce winter wheat is, we will state that a Grand Rapids mill bought two cars of wheat of a good elevator man. He shipped one car, but wanted to be released on the other car, as he could not furnish it, notwithstnding wheat has declined fully 2c per bushel. it is al- ways thus. Rumors of $5,000,000 gold exports and more bank failures all help to depress prices, especially in grain. Coarse grains are as dead as can be, owing to the superabundance of both corn and oats. Prices remain in statu quo. Rye shows a slight advance of about tc per bushel. The receipts in this city were about the smallest on record, being only 24 cars of wheat, 1 car of corn and | car of oats. Owing to the scarcity, millers are pay- ing 85c for wheat. The growing crop of winter wheat is well protected and promises to show up well in the spring. C. G. A. VorerT. > 2. Purely Personal. Sumner Wells, Secretary of the Clark- Jewell-Wells Co., has been confined to his home for a week by an attack of the grip. He is now on the road to recovery’ and hopes to be able to resume his duties at the house by the end of the week. Richard R. Bean, who served the Olney & Judson Grocer Co. eight years in the capacity of book-keeper, and who has been on a ranch near San Diego for the past year, recruiting his health, has returned to the city and taken the posi- tion of book-keeper for the Putnam Candy Co. J. Henry Moores, President of the Moores & Weed Co, at Lansing, pro- poses to remove about Feb. 15 to Ellis- burg, Miss , where he is interested in two sawmills and a tract of 50,000 acres of yellow pine. Mr. Moores has been actively identified with the lumbering interests of Michigan for thirty years and takes to his new location an inti- mate knowledge of the details of lum- bering operations which will serve him to excellent purpose. ori —_—>- <-> Easily Changed. Irate Manufacturer—See here! I sent you an advertisement saying my pianos were ‘‘inferior to none.’’ Editor—Yes, sir. Irate Manufacturer—You printed it ‘‘inferior in tune.’’ Editor—Oh, well, never mind; that’s easily fixed. Irate Manufacturer—Eh? Easily fixed? Editor—Certainly. Change the name of your pianos and send me another ad- vertisement. Here’s a card showing our rates. Good day, sir. ee His intended bride having deserted him at the eleventh hour, a Crewe, Va., man thought it too bad to deprive his friends of pleasure just because he had been shabbily used, and he held the re- ception just the same, discoursing phil- osophically on the chances of life. ee No advance on Gillies New York teas. Phone Visner, 1589. — sees enbisnthni : H ES 3 Ei é E Sasiciaia We daplaka SheH dood adaatiehenin dees atmcdlale bind aids Ueinsdacs 30 coca dotte, tic eakake Mies oe hLLAW sl easedhecst wie aalaeae aaa eS ILE nek eLie TTL nee ee ae Te ee 6 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN NEW POTATOES IN WINTER. Interesting Discovery of a Wisconsin Man. From the Milwaukee Wisconsin. Genuine new potatoes, fresh from the soil as in July or August, will doubtless be considered a remarkable delicacy in midwinter. Yet just such potatoes are now on the market in Milwaukee, and are meeting with a ready sale, although the novelty of new winter potatoes is one of the very latest things known among produce commission men here. ‘‘If you want to inspect really new potatoes, drop in and see us,’’ was the request which floated into ‘‘ The Wis- consin’’ office yesterday over the tele- phone wire from a well-known commis- sion house on Lower Broadway. Taking the sender of this message at his word, the potato editor of this great family journal was sent out to investigate. He did so, and found several barrels of new potatoes, of the Early Rose variety, with every appearance of being fresh from their native soil. That they were as youthful as they looked was soon deni- onstrated, and the assurance of the commission man that the visitor could have all the new Murphies he might want at the rate of $3 per bushel rather staggered the potato editor, who has long been accustomed to meeting, inter- viewing and writing up freaks in the - potato family. There they were, a large supply of fresh, young potatoes, tender and new in every sense, on the last day of the year, when ‘‘old’’ potatoes are ususally found to be somewhat decrepit and in- sipid from age and the general wear and tear since potato-digging time in the fall. Those who had partaken cf the novelty potatoes pronounce them just as delicious as any July product. Inquiry brought out the fact that these new potatoes are now being pro- duced by means, it is said, of some secret process, by Frank Dalzell, an extensive potato grower, at Genesee, Wis., where he has a farm of 160 acres. On this farm is a large building which no one but Dalzell himself enters, and here, it is said, he is now producing the early summer potato in all its glory. He has made the Milwaukee commis- sion firm of Thomas & Shaus his agents for Wisconsin and they positively state that they are daily in receipt of a suff- cient quantity of these new potatoes to supply an average market for sucha vegetable novelty in midwinter. They are also assured by the grower, Mr. Dalzell, that by another winter he ex- pects to be able to supply the entire Milwaukee market with the winter- grown article,his intention being to put genuine new potatoes on the market here months before the Southern grow- ers can have any of their very earliest potatoes ready for the North, which. ts. during the latter part of February or in March. First, he guarantees to furnish fresh, new potatoes during any and every winter month, and to have them in sufficient quantities for all by an- other season. {t has been suggested that this new potato wonder is the result of the dis- covery of some process for preserving new potatoes from early summer until midwinter in such a manner as to keep them absolutely fresh, plump = and ‘*new’’ in every sense. But this is de- clared to be an erroneous idea, and, on the contrary, Mr. Daizell’s most inti- mate friends insist that he produces the potatoes in the natural way, without hothouse aid or other artificial means, except that the secret process, dis- covered by himself, is used in their growth and protection from frost. It is claimed, also, that he can grow new potatoes in large quantities with the ground covered with snow and things frozen up generally, just as easily as at the present time, when the weather has been much milder than the season calls for. Whatever is the secret of this new move, it is quite certain that ‘‘new’’ or ‘‘early’’ potatoes are now on the mar- ket in Milwaukee, and that they are de- licious and in every way as edible as those taken from the average garden when the robins and the early summer zephyrs are singing carols to contented Nature. Marvelous Increase in the Consump- tion of Eggs. From the Minneapolis Commercial Bulletin. It has become an adage that there are millions in cheese, but there is more in eggs. I am told on as good an authority as the census of the United States that there is more wealth taken out of the hens’ nests of the United States in any given year than there is taken out of the gold mines of this country. This sounds like a fairy tale, but figures do not lie, though sometimes in a presi- dential campaign liars do figure. This country produced something like $45,- 000,000 worth of gold last year, but the eggs were worth more than that, al- though just how much more no one can Say to a nicety, for every farmer who ate an egg for breakfast, and every farmer’s boy who sucked an egg out be- hind the strawstack, did not render an account thereof to the United States bureau of statistics. However, we do know that the eggs were worth more than the gold. + + = The men who make a study of eggs tell us that the demand for eggs is on the increase in this country. Good eggs are a good thing. Scientific farmers say that the brain workers of the cities are calling for more eggs and less pork and that the poor people of the same cities are taking eggs because they have to pay too much for fish. Candymakers, too, are using an_ unconscionable amount of eggs in their trade, while butchers, and bakers, and calico makers need eggs in their trades. At any rate there is a call for all the eggs that can be produced, at prices ranging from 7 cents in the flush of the season to 23 cents or about that figure in the midst of the winter. The profit in eggs has set people to raising hens asa specialty. It bas been found that hens will sup- port a man, and sometimes his wife and children. Good hen scientists say that It costs but 75 cents to keep a hen all the year around, while she ought to lay an average of 168 eggsa year. A hen farmer with 600 hens made report at one of the recent farmers’ institutes of a net profit from his hens of $1,076 in one year. The man who made this profit says that he doesn’t have to work more than four days out of the week, counting ten hours to the day. The rest of the time he takes for reading up on how to raise hens and eggs. Now I hope this rosy tale of profits will not induce every- one to rush into the hen business, for in this thing there are a plenty of fools who rush in where wise men fear to tread. The man who does not do some fine studying, and use good judgment, is as likely to see his 600 hens drop over with the pip or cholera some fine summer day as he is to make a profit off them. The hen and the egg have as many enemies as have wheat, corn, watermelons or apples. + = + Three-fourths of the unsatisfactory results that come to the egg and the hen business come through the same channel that unsatisfactory results come to butter and cheese. To keep a breed of fowls that lay the maximum of eggs in a season, one can’t let his flock roam all over the farm, roost over the horses’ mangers and qn the buggy top, pick up their living around the hog pens, behind the cattle in the stable, and on the steaming manure pile. This is the kind of treatment that evolves the ancient breed of fowl known as the ‘*dung hill fowl.’’ The man who asks a hen to elaborate fine flavored eggs in her anatomy from such food is too mean to kbow a good egg when he tastes it, but he will know something when he at- tempts to get rich off such eggs. This is the kind of farmer that throws whiffletrees at his hens to keep them off the onion bed and uses profane language whenever his wife talks about setting some hens. He looks on the whole breed of domestic fowls as so many ver- min. If they were as poor a success at their trade as he is at farming, they would not be worth the raising; but hens, properly handled, can produce much good food for the world and profit for the breeder, as many can tes- tify. —_—__»22>_____ Meet Sunshine Halfway. Habit, like fire, is a good servant but a bad master. Grumbling about dull trade gets to be a habit with some men and they keep it up even when trade has ceased to be dull. We have known, and now know, several such men. They may have been cheery fellows in other days, but they have probably incurred some difficulty with the liver which puts a smoked glass between them and the fair outer world. Nothing bears a pleas- ing hue and they have lost the knack of hopefulness. ‘ Everybody knows that business dur- ing the current season has been far from satisfactory, and yet some investigation among grumbling friends has elicited much better totals to date than they or we had suspected. There are a good many houses, both wholesale and retail, that have done more business than they did to the same date last year. It never helps matters to look blue and grumble. If any good can be done by complaining, have it out and done with it. Anybody can be jolly when every- thing is floating his way, but it is when the skies are leaden that the plucky fel- lows shows his ginger. Smiles and cheery words are better than new goods in business. There are strong indications of great improvement in the near fu- ture, and the best that all can do is to meet the sunshine halfway. —+-~»>-2 Get Better Acquainted. From the Pharmaceutical Era. Much as we regret to say it, the fact remains that there is a large class.of druggists who are unconsciously slow to grasp an opportunity or take all that should come to them. These are the men who sell what is called for, but never dream of trying to push an article on their own account. They act as if they thought that their customers buy medicines as they do butcher's meat, and as if the arts of a clever salesman were of no avail in a drug store. They are entirely dependent for the disposal of their stock upon the demand created by the manufacturers, and never lift a finger to stimulate that demand or, least of all, create a new one. This attitude of the druggists has led to a curious mistake on the part of the manufacturers. Because the’ druggists do not create a demand the manufac- turers think they cannot—as if a drug- gist’s word of recommendation were not of any avail! Nevertheless, the fallacy exists in full strength, and every day manufacturers are losing money be- cause, instead of recommending their wares to the druggist and trying to get him, in turn, to recommend those wares to his customers, they ignore him and advertise entirely to the public. Put- ting the cart before the horse is as little profitable as it is logical. 2. To a Beginner in Business. A word to the ycung man _ preparing to open a store of his own: When you get ready to tell the public what you are going to do, tell the public what you are going todo. Use plenty of adver- ising space to tell your story well and thoroughly, but tell it simply. Don’t whoop. Don’t turn verbal flip-flaps. Don’t make a jumping-jack of the Eng- lish language. Don’t tear your hair and froth at the mouth. Just get down to business and tell people, in short, simple words, all about your new store and your new goods. Act like a solid business man, not like a fly-by-night fakir. The man who merely jumps up and down might as well stand still. ‘‘Soft and fair goes far in a day.”’ Work up a good solid business by solid business methods. Coax, and wheedle, and suggest, and argue—don’t try to yank trade in by the hair. As Bill Nye once sagely observed: ‘“‘When you want to kiss a girl, don’t grab for it. Take your’ time—it’s there.”’ Wholesale Foreign and Domestic Fruit and Vegetales OYSTERS OYSTERS } The only exclusive Wholesale Oyster Dealers in Grand Rapids. Prompt attention given to Mail and Wire Orders. ALLERTON & HAGGSTROM, 127 Louis St. DOOQDOOOQO®© HODOODOOGDQOOQODQOGQOGOOOOQOQOOOSGODOOOQOOQOGQOQOOO® ANCHOR BRAND OYSTERS Prompt attention given telegraph and mail orders. See quotations in price current. F. J. DETTENTHALER, Grand Rapids, Mich. GQDODOQQDQOOOODOODOQOQODODODOQDODODODSDDDSSGS) SvSvSNSVSNSNSKT GSVSGKSSGS\SGKSVKONSOKSOO'ONO?) 20 & 22 OTTAWA STREET, “Illinois Jersey Sweets” are grown in Illinois from New Jersey Sweet Potato Seed. but cheaper. We have them py car lotor less, also CAPE COD CRANBERRIES, SPANISH ONIONS, ORANGES, LEMONS, FANCY WHITE CLOVER HONEY. BUNTING & CO., They are just as fine. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. FANCY GOODS Nuts, Figs, Honey, Grapes, Lemons, Oranges, Cranberries, Spanish Onions, Sweet Potatoes, at. . . bali Teeptore. STILES & PHILLIPS. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 7 GOTHAM GOSSIP. News from the Metropolis---Index to the Market. Special Correspondence. New York, Jan. 16—Business here in a — jobbing circles has averaged rom fair to middling, but with very few has it been satisfactory. With re- ports of improving manufacturing there come also tales of curtailed production and, altogether, we have no great im- provement to report. Over one-third of all the money in the country is said to be concentrated here, and this is certainly an indication of depressed business in the country at large. Coffee is weak and inactive. The closing quotation for Rio No. 7 is 10% cents. The American visible supply is about 17,000 bags larger than last year, but almost a quarter of a million bags larger than two years ago. Everything indicates an era of low prices for coffee. Sugar, the market for refined has been quiet. Buyers have not been numerous in person, although a _ reason- ably fair amount of orders have been received by mail. No delay is experi- enced in promptly filling orders, and, in fact, the delay is all the other way. Raws steady and unchanged. Teas, the market for the better grades is fairly satisfactory, but the general inquiry is for low-price qualities. Auction sales bring out the usual crowd, but no particular animation is dis- played. Rice, dealers are hopeful. The past week, however, has been a quiet one. Stocks are about of an average charac- ter and probably one could do as well to make purchases now as later on. Spices, there is scarcely anything of interest to chronicle in this line. Pep- per is firmer, and for other articles there is no change. Demand has been of an average character, though dealers profess confidence in the future—say about March 5. Canned goods, same old song; and yet a little investigation shows that mat- ters might be a good deal worse than they are, and that they have been worse. Tomatoes and corn are_ especially firm, and, considering that the demand is not active and that buyers are con- spicuous by their absence, the feeling is one tending to an improved feeling all along the line. N. Y. gallon apples are worth $1.50@1.75. N. Y. corn, 60@ 70@80@85c—the latter figures for fancy stock; best grades Maine, ooc f. o. b. Portland. An average rate for standard tomatoes is 7oc, net cash. No. 3 N. J. pack is firmly held at 7734 @8oc. Dried fruits remain in light request, and sell at about the figures that have long prevailed. Fresh fruits are in better demand and orders have come in increasing num- bers. Lemons show no special ad- vance, but for oranges there is a_hetter outlook, and it is undoubtedly a_ pretty good time to make purchases. Apples are in full supply and sell for $1.75@2 per bbl. Fancy cranberries, $5@5.50 per bbl. Butter, a better trade has been done during this week than last, but there is scarcely any difference in quotations. Western extra creameries, 20c. West- ern firsts, 18@1gc. Cheese, the market is firm and _ indi- cations are that we shall see advanced quotations shortly. Full cream fancy stock is worth ric. Eggs, the market has been so fully stocked that quotations have been ham- mered down until the freshest stock brings but 20c. Values are entirely nominal. i Beans, market remains in_ pretty much the same condition as_ before, al though if any change be visible it is to- ward a —_— basis. Pea beans are worth 97/4c; marrow, $1.17134. Molasses is in very light request and selling prices are on a low range Syrups in fair request, and selling with- in a range of 18@23c for choice to fancy. —_——~» 0. Annual Convention of the Michigan Dairymen’s Association. The annual convention of the Michi- gan Dairymen’s Association will be held at Charlotte, Feb. 2, 3 and 4. For the first time in the history of the organ- ization, the work has been carefully specialized, the cheesemakers, butter- makers and Jersey cattle breeders each having a session to themselves. Fol- lowing is the detailed programme: TUESDAY FORENOON. Music. Prayer. aa of Welcome—Mayor of Char- lotte. Response—John J. Breck, Jackson. President’s Address—James N. Mc- Bride, Owosso. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. Music. The Man at the Receiving Can—E. A. Haven, Bloomingdale. Rennet, Its sis sige Use and In- fluence—Myers Sine, Clio. Curing and Cooking the Curd—B. E. Peebles, Fairfield. Dipping, Salting and Hooping—B. C. Martin, Hilliards. TUESDAY EVENING. Music. - The Curing Room—S. G. Northville. The Needs of Michigan Cheese Man- ufacturers—Geo. Horton, Fruit Ridge. Milk, Butter and Cheese from the Standpoint of Health and Economy — Dr. Mary E. Green, Charlotte. WEDNESDAY FORENOON. Music. Appointment of Committees. The Chemistry of Milk, Butter and Cheese; their Adulteration and Methods of Detection—W. L. Rossman, State Analyst, of Lansing. The Relation of a Factory Patrons—E. A. Darling, Willis. . Separation and Care of Cream—A. H. Pomeroy, Petersburg. Creamery Buttermaking — A. Barnes, Caledonia. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. Programme furnished by the Michi- gan Jersey Cattle Club. Music. Some Great Jerseys and their Families —J. F. Avery, Ann Arbor. The Jersey as a Necessary Adjunct to the Dairy—J. W. Helme, Jr., Adrian. Jerseys vs. Other Cattle. Liability to Consumption—John I. Breck, Jackson. What Can Our Association Do for the Jerseys?—Hcmer E. Flint, Detroit. Do Jerseys Stand Scientific Tests?— Prof. C. D. Smith, Agricultural College. WEDNESDAY EVENING. The Work of the Dairy School—Prof. G. H. True, Agricultural College. The Old and New in Dairy Feeding —Prof. C. D. Smith, Agricultural Col- lege. The Dairyman as a Business Man— Aaron Clark, Caledonia. A banquet will be served immediately after this session by the ladies of the Congregational Church. THURSDAY FORENOON. Music. How to Start and Operate a Co-oper- ative Creamery—A. C. Jones, Middle- ville. Are Co-operative Creameries a Suc- cess in Michigan —b. S. Holly, Wood- land. The Production, Care and Mode of Delivering Milk to City Customers—A. M_ Welch, Ionia. If time will permit, reports will be received and election of officers held, so that the meetings can adjourn at the close of this session. THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Music. Reports of Committees. Reports of Secretary and Treasurer. Election of Officers. Selection of next ‘place of meeting. Miscellaneous business. Power, to its O. —~ > 0 ---- This Colder Weather Is good for oyster appetites and the}. progressive merchant avails himself of the opportunity to gratify his best cus- tomers by offering the best oysters ob- tainable. In Eastern markets oysters are still high, but the famous Anchor brand ess per gallon by rand Rapids. is still being billed at F. J. Dettenthaler, of Uncle Silas and the Universe. ““What’s all this thing about?” says he. * Wall, | dunno,” says I. ““What good is all this worl’ to me This lan’ an’ sea an’ sky? The same ol thing! Git up an’ dress, An’ eat an’ work like sin; — g0 to bed, git up an’ dress, > eat an’ work ag’in Ww ‘at's all this thing about?” says he. SaysI: ‘ Can’t tell ye, John; But, as for me, I like to see, To see the thing go on “There ain’t no end to this machine An’ 1.0 man hereabout, So fur >s I have ever seen, Can tell what it grinds out; Its belts are hitched to far-off gears, Far out be-end the sun, An’ I've no doubt ‘twill run for years The way it allus run.” “But what's the thing about?” says he; says I,* Can’t tell ye, John; But. as for me. I like to see, T» see the thing go on.” “°Tisday an’ hight an’ night an’ day, The same ol’ thing,”’ says Jobn. ‘*T guess it is,” says I. ‘* but say, Let’s watch the thing go on; For all the grass an’ things that grow, An’ stars, it seems to me, Are jes’ a fr: e-for-nothin’ show, For us deadheads to see. Aw’ [ain't tired of it yit. It’s pretty middlin’, John; An,’ as for me. I like to see, To see the thing go on. ‘*T like to see the thing, my friend, ’Tis healthy sport for man. Though I can’t tell ye where ‘twill end, Nor where the thing began. ‘““What’s all the thing ab ut? ’Tis fun enough for me To jest lay back an’ see the show An’ wonder; yes, sir-ee! An’ so I guess that we are here An’ that’s our business, John, To work an’ git ourselves in gear To h- lp the thing go on.’ Sam WALTER Foss. OO A Good Example. From the Pharmaceutical Era. The Vermont State Board of Phar- macy set an example the other day which it were well cena be foliowed by other boards throughout the countsy. “Dunno; A drug store was damaged by fire, and the Secretary of the Board inspected the drugs, and all which were damaged or deteriorated by reason of the fire were condenined and thrown out. We do not know just how far the Board of Phar- macy would be legally upheld in trans- actions of this sort, but certainly the idea is a good one. It is all well enough to have fire sales in the dry goods busi- ness, but when it comes to drugs noth- ing but the best should be allowed for use. Yet we have known of instances where drugs badly damaged by fire or other causes have been sold and used without compunction by the purchaser. Some manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and patent medicines are supposed to be continually on the lookout for job lots of material, and to be not over scrupu- lous as to the quality of this material, provided the price of the article is right, and some cutters have been accused of purchasing shop-worn and fire-damaged patent medicines at low figures, to sup- ply the rapacious demand for these ar- ticles. What would be the best way to prevent the sale and use of damaged drugs, it is hard to assert, but one thing is sure, it should be prevented. The action of the Vermont Board furnishes a - delightful precedent. oe . It 1s stated that the Gulf of Mexico has risen one foot since 1850. With ex- perts the question is as to whether it contains more water or has the erosion of the great area draining into the gulf filled the bottom to the depth of one foot. Possibly seismic action has much if not wholly to do with the change. SH It is fully believed that Claus Spreck- els will relent when he realizes that his daughter will have to live on the paltry $2,000 a month that constitutes her in- come since she deeded her father’s gifts back to him. Write me HEN FRUIT-~- Is always seasonable. the very highest market price with me. R. HIRT, JR., Market St., Detroit. Eggs “just laid” get COMMISSION M. R. ALDEN and EGG EXCLUSIVELY 98 S. DIVISION ST., GRAND RAPIDS. a 26-28-30-32 OTTAWA ST., We are in the market daily for BEANS, POTATOES, ONIONS, carlots. large samples beans with best price you can furnish carlots or less. MIOSELEY BROS., WHOLESALE SEEDS, BEANS, POTATOES, Send GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. J. M. DRYSDALE & CO. WHOLESALE FRUITS AND PRODUCE SAGINAW, E. S., MICH. Navei Seedling and Valencia Oranges, Bananas, Cranberries, Sweet Potatoes, Etc. Pure Mincemeat is the ‘‘Upper Crust’’ from MEADER & KNUTTEL, WEST SAGINAW. DC nee kee saan? va Per ena, TTL cr ached aa, cae Tena Gags a nc mac aalemnaba nied ieee i 4 i Py ; Ea et a RON ARO PRAISED YR pity MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Devoted to the Best Interests of Business Men Published at the New Blodgett:Building, | Grand Rapids, by the TRADESMAN COMPANY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR, Payable in”’Advance. ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION. Communications invited from practical business men. Correspondents must give their full names and addresses, not necessarily for pub- lication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Subscribers may have the mailing address of their papers changed as often as desired. No paper discontinued. except at the option of the propréetor. until all arrearages are paid. Sample copies sent free to any address. Entered at the Grand Rapids Post Office as Second Class mail matter. When writing to any of our Advertisers, please say that you saw the advertisement in th< Michigan Tradesman. E. A. STOWE, Epiror. WEDNESDAY, = - - JANUARY 20, 1897. AN AMERICAN ARISTOCRACY. Now that Chicago has become, as to population and business, the rival of New York City, it must also become a social center. To this end a committee, with Hon. Robert T. Lincoln as_ chair- man, has been appointed to formulate a social organization and to dictate who shall be its members. " There was a considerable demand that the Chicago Four Hundred should be based upon ‘‘blue blood,’’ or-aristo- cratic descent; but that was found to be impracticable in a new place, which can, necessarily, have no ‘‘old fami- lies.’’ Doubtless there is no lack of gentle blood among the Chicagoites, but its representatives are in many cases poor and have not the means to make the show that would be required in the select circles of Chicago. The simple fact is that any American aristocracy must be based upon wealth; there are no other means of making a privileged class in a democratic repub- lican country. The aristocracy in European countries is so by virtue of possessing certain rights and privileges of social preced- ence. One person, in the exercise of these rights,can sit higher than another, or walk in front of another, on state oc- casions. In this republic, official Station confers some such privileges; but they are only temporary and tran- sient, since the official of to-day may be a private person to-morrow, while the social precedence given by rank and titles in monarchical countries is owned for a lifetime, and may be_ transmitted to descendants. One man there is bet- ter than another by virtue of his rank, while here there is no such title to su- periority. In a country like ours an aristocracy must be founded upon something sub- stantial, and there is nothing else but money that is available. However, there will always be, even in an aris- tocracy of wealth, a process of natural selection which will bring together peo- ple more or less congenial. There are some rich people who cannot get social recognition, no matter how much money they may have. Moreover, it is a ne- cessity to society that there shall be agreeable and cultivated people in it, and, therefore, there can never be any sharply drawn lines between classes. One will run into the other, and so there will always be a decided demo- "| cratic flavor in American society. Social leaders must be persons of ability and distinguished social quali- ties, for the American people of no class will ever be content to be led by gilded fools; therefore, American so- ciety will always possess delightful and charming qualities, millions or no mil- lions. It is announced that Anglophobia wiil not be a feature of the Chicago ton, and there will be no objection to per- sons in trade. In the meantime, crests and coats of arms are bleoming out on writing paper and carriage doors, with- out regard to the European colleges of heralds. MISTAKEN GENEROSITY. Attention has repeatedly been called to the adverse effect of the competi- tion of lands given as homesteads by the Government, during the past thirty vears,on the agricultural interests of the country. It has been shown that the older localities in which land is costly cannot compete with the fertile prairies which have been acquired simply by oc- cupation. One result of this mistaken policy kas been a depreciation ip values of the older lands many times greater than any benefit which may have ac- crued to the comparatively few who have profited by the generosity of the Government. But these considerations have failed to leave any effect on the majority of the National legislators. There is a popularly attractive sound to the terms ‘*free homesteads’’ and ‘‘free homes’’ which secures their approval regardless af the magnitude of the ulterior effects. Any movement looking to the retention of the remnant of federal lands—a rem- nant still of immense value, although smali compared to what has been given iway—receives no attention. As illustrating this proposition, there iS a measure called by the attractive title, the Free Home Bill, which was introduced early in the term by the del- egate from Oklahoma, for the remission of the charges of the Government for the valuable lands acquired from the Indians. A year ago, the Secretary of the Interior reported that the proposi- tion would involve a loss to the Govern- ment of over $15,000,000. Yet it promptly passed the House, and as it comes up in the Senate the inconsider- ate generosity of that body prompts it to add an amendment making its provi- sions apply to all similar lands outside of Oklahoma as well. This amendment increases the loss to the Government to the considerable sum of $40,000,000. This means the taking of that amount from the proper revenues of the country and the distributing of it among the members of a class comprising, no doubt, many needy ones, but also many of the well-to-do and wealthy. But the injury wrought by this feature of the matter is much less than that resulting from the undue competition of such lands, as already stated. A small minority of the Senate, ap- preciating the injustice of the bill, vig- orously protested against it; but their number was too small to stem the tide of the mistaken generosity of the major- ity, and the bill was quickly passed. The amendment will, no doubt, soon receive the concurrence of the House and become another of the series of laws which have worked injury to the agricultural interests of the country. The greatest tax-payer is tobacco. In the last twenty-seven years this product has paid a tribute of $1,000,000,000 to Uncle Sam alone. THE TRADE SITUATION. While there is considerable disap- pointment that prices do not improve more rapidly, the increase in industrial activity and in the movement of goods in many lines is all that could be rea- sonably expected. Manufacturers of cotton goods were too prompt in their anticipations of returning demand and the mills have piled up production until curtailment again seems necessary. At the same time, iron and steel plants and other manufacturing enterprises which have long been idle are resuming oper- ations all over the country. The nat- ural dulness of the season affects the general jobbing movement in dry goods and allied lines, but the reports from travelers are decidedly encouraging, es- pecially on orders for spring delivery. In the face of strong foreign indica- tions of further advance in wheat, the bears in the speculative markets have kept the price on a slight downward tendency most of the week. The move- ment has been less active and promises to be without interesting features for the present. The textile situation is still unsatis- factory, although there is more move- ment in prints than for weeks past. Woolen mills bave made heavy pur- chases of wool, but there is little im- provement yet manifest in the manu- factured products. Hides have declined slightly in price, but there is a decided increase in the demand for leather, indicating a healthy outlook for the shoe trade. With the exception of the steel rail movement, which is kept back by what 1s considered too high a price, there is decidedly increased activity ail along the line in iron and steel. The output of pig iron increased during the month of December, from 142,278 tons weekly to 159,720 tons weekly, but heavy pur- chases have prevented a reduction in price in consequence. Exports from the Southern mines still continue, and there was a shipment of 2,000 tons of billets from Pittsburg to Manchester. The demand for steel bars and finished products is steadily increasing. The general financial situation con- tinues favorable, especially at the prin- cipal centers. The movement of gold has been small, but the import for the month has exceeded the export by up- wards of $2,000,000. ‘During the corres- ponding month of last year the export was over $14,000,000 more than the im- ports Bank clearings were $1,048,000, - ooo and failures were 478, against 488 last week. PROSPERITY IN BRITAIN. The commercial interests of the va- rious great trading nations of the world are So closely knit together that what affects favorably or otherwise one of them is pretty apt to react upon all. When the Barings failed, some years ago, precipitating financial difficulties in London, this country was prompt to feel the effect, and poor trade in Europe is apt to be very promptly re- flected on this side of the Atlantic. This experience would seem to justify the expectation that prosperity in Europe would be pretty apt to be soon felt in this country. It is well known that, for some little time back, Germany and France have been in a fairly prosperous trade con- dition. It now appears that Great Brit- ain has also shared in the trade revival, and is enjoying, at the present moment, a period of great commercial expansion. In an address delivered last week at Bristol, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, said that the prosper- ity of the country in 1896 even exceeded that of the preceding year, the value of the imports showing an increase of £25,000,000, while the exports increased in value £14,000,000. He said he had reason to anticipate a fair revenue, and declared that the surplus would be be- yond what was generally expected. He foresaw that Ireland would be a_power- ful claimant on the surplus, and he did not intend to discuss the difficult ques- tion of the financial relations between that country and Great Britain until Parliament met. He did not wonder that the Irish, in face of the report of the financial commission, were demand- ing consideration; but there was no subject which required to be approached with a more judicial mind, and which was further apart from sentiment. The fact that the British revenue has proven so very much larger than was estimated proves to what extent trade has expanded in the United Kingdom. This business activity will not be long in reaching our shores, if only our legis- lators at Washington are prudent enough to give us a tariff law which is adapted to the exigencies of the present time. OUR FOREIGN TRADE. Although the full details of the for- eign trade movement during the past year have not yet been made public, the Bureau of Statistics of the Treasury Department has already issued the cus- tomary advance statement showing the exports of the principal articles of do- mestic produce, including breadstuffs, cotton, oils and provisions. These figures show a very considerable in- crease in the shipments, not only over 1895, but also over the preceding two years, for which statistics are given. The total value of the shipments of the articles named during 1806 amounted to $634,000,000, as compared with only $522,000,000 in 1895, $537,- 000,000 in 1894, and $583,000,000 in 1893. Cotton and grain contributed the most of this increase, although oils also showed a fair gain. In provisions alone was there any shrinkage, and that was but slight. The exports of breadstuffs approached very closely to the ship- ments during 1893, the year of the great scarcity in Europe, and the higher prices prevailing that year were prob- ably more largely responsible for the larger total valuation than any excess in quantity. The full figures of imports, as well as exports, will be awaited with interest, as there is every reason to expect that a very large trade balance in our favor will be shown. The rate at which gold has been imported during the latter half of the past year is now readily ex- plained, as it was manifestly impossible for Europe to settle the enormous trade balance accumulated against her, through her heavy takings of our prod- uce, in any other way than by ship- ments of the yellow metal. Germany is ‘‘making up’’ to Mexico on every occasion nowadays. Germany appreciates the value of a trade which the United States have made no govern- mental effort to obtain. It is suggested that somebody at once negotiate a treaty of arbitration between the Senate and the State Department at Washington. If you don’t keep eternally at it you will become a back number in no time. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 9 CONQUEST OF THE WORLD. Many rulers have dreamed of univer- sal conquest, and not a few have at- tempted it, and always with force and violence. The ancient conquerors were able to inspire and spur on their men by prom- ising them the plunder of rich coun- tries. Alexander the Great turned his back upon Europe, because it was not rich in gold and silver, and invaded Asia, where had been accumulated the wealth of many ages of civilization and luxury. Outside of Greece, the people of Europe were barbarians, and in many cases savages, living by war or the chase. They had no cities, no culture and nothing that could be called civili- zation. Nothing was to be gained by invading any of the European countries. They had no mines of gold. There were silver mines in Spain, which were monopo- lized by Phoenicians from the eastern shoes of the Mediterranean, and, as all the world’s wealth was in Oriental countries, Alexander, when he attempted his scheme of conquest, turned his face to the East, where not only glory, but countless wealth was to be won. After the Greeks, it was much the same with the Romans. They invaded Gaul, Britain and Spain; but the whole of Germany and of what is now Russia were left almost untouched, because they offered no rich spoils to the world’s mightiest robber nation. The Spaniards, animated by an un- quenchable thirst for gold and silver, invaded and conquered all that part of America in which there was any civili- zation, and, as a result, an accumulated wealth. The people of Mexico and of Peru were found living in stone-built cities, in a comparatively high state of civilization, and were possessed of im- mense quantities of gold and _ silver. The natives in the other portions of the hemisphere were savages, with no ac- cumulated wealth, and only subsisting on the precarious fruits of the chase, and they were not worth the attention of conquerors who were fired by a love of gold and were willing to face every difficulty and danger to secure it. Rome plundered every country her iron legions conquered, and left all the conquered peoples in poverty and mis- ery. Spain did little better. Robber nations have always been destroyers, not builders. The ruins of ancient cities and the destruction of civilizations older than their own are the chief of their achievements that they can boast of, for, after they had spent in luxury and debauchery their ill-gotten wealth, they fell into decay, and Rome finally suf- fered the fate she had inflicted on so many victims. Spain may profit by the example. The dream of universal dominion is still nourished, and it is stimulated by the same objects which have spurred on every other conqueror, namely, the de- sire to secure the wealth of the nations of the earth. But no more will there be any essay to win it by force. Commerce takes the place of war, and the ships that sail to foreign lands are no more filled with armed men and munitions-of destruction. They carry the products of peaceful labor, to be exchanged in friendly traffic for the wealth of the strangers. England has been foremost in this sort of conquest and has come nearer than any other nation of the modern age in securing the commercial domina- tion of all lands and seas. The present is the age of traffic and it is not strange that Germany, Russia, Italy, and even France, the most conservative of all the nations in the matter of colonies, are seeking to extend their settlements on many strange shores in order to build up their commerce. In all this extraordinary movement, the richest and most populous of the civilized nations, the great Republic of the New World, is resting supine and inactive. The country which should lead the commerce of the world, and, by virtue of vast extent and geograph- ical position, should dominate all seas and carry the world’s products, has no ships. This great nation is wholly de- pendent on the ships of strangers. The United States flag is a rarity in most of the great commercial ports of the world, and in many has, perhaps, never been seen for a quarter of a century. The American people seem to havé no taculty for handling the world’s trade. The idea most popular with them is to get money; not by trafficking witb the nations of the earth, but out of each other by means of class legislation and special privileges to certain classes. Thus it is that there is no great and wise system of national finance and commerce in this country. There seems to be an utter ignorance or neglect of the fact that wealth is to be gathered from other countries, but now by the peaceful methods of trade rather than by war and conquest. The eloquent Henry Watterson, one of the most eminent journalists in this country, said in a speech in Chicago, on Jackson’s Day, that to-day the mil- lions of the American people love money more than liberty. If so, they ought to use the wisest methods within their reach to get it. But, so far from that, they are not seeking to bring wealth into the country, and so increase the common stock. On the contrary, they seem to have no other idea than to take from those of their own country- men who have it, and, in a word, to inaugurate an internal and internecine struggle for the possession of what there is already here. All American politics to-day tends to that end. The ultra protectionists are just as much wrong as are the socialists, and thus it is that the country which should dominate the commerce of the world is far behind many weaker but more enterprising nations. THE NEW SECTIONALISM. The Populist Governor of Kansas sent his first message to the State Leg- islature last Tuesday. It was specially remarkable for its violent attack on the Eastern States, their cities, their morals and their press. He characterized the cities of New York and Chicago as semi-civilized foreign colonies, with semi-barbaric splendor at the apex, and semi-barbaric squalor at the base of their social life, the vicious instincts of whose people are pandered to by a venal press. This is a violent assault on the social life of the Eastern States, and is the first that has been officially made. The Western socialists, with Governor Waite, of Colorado, for a spokesman, threat- ened to slaughter the Shylocks and money-grabbers of the East until the Western hordes should ride in blood up to the bridle-bits; but they proposed to spare the women and children. But now Governor Leedy, of Kansas, em- braces all classes and conditions in his fierce and scandalous denunciations. This is a more loud-mouthed sectional- ism than ever gave tongue in the pre- liminary war of words which preceded the conflict of arms between the South and the North. The one ended ina bloody war. What will be the climax of the other? THE BRITISH EMPIRE. It is rather a noteworthy fact that re- cently Great Britain has shown less disposition to acquire new territory than was formerly her wont. Notwith- standing the pickings which the result of the war between China and Japan left for the great powers to quarrel over, England made no sign of any desire to share in the spoils, and Russia was _ al- lowed to elbow Japan out of the fruits of a dearly-bought victory without op- position. People who have watched the course of British diplomacy for the past quarter of a century and more are wondering what can be the cause of this forbear- ance. During the periods when Mr. Gladstone held the reins of power it was well understood that he was opposed to further colonial extensions and was pre- pared to withdraw from existing re- sponsibilities in that line. The present conservative Government, however, has always been active in fostering terri- torial extensions and is adverse to yield- ing a single foot of territory now held. It is, therefore, somewhat remarkable that Lord Salisbury should have allowed sO Many recent opportunities to pass by without seeking to secure fresh addi- tions to the British domain. Some explanation may be found for the inactivity displayed by Great Brit- ain, in the speeches which have been made by cabinet ministers and other public men in England on the Turkish question. All these speeches indicate an unwillingness to interfere in Turkey for fear that such interference should precipitate a dismemberment of the Turkish Empire at a time when it would be inconvenient for England to profit extensively by the break-up. It is, in fact, admitted that, for the time being, Great Britain has her hands full in looking after the various and widely- separated British possessions and that, in the event of war, it would be already a difficult task to properly defend every portion of the Empire as it now exists. Here, then, is a plausible explanation of the recent inactivity of England in the scramble for new territory. She has more already than she can properly care for. For several years past the British gov- ernment has endeavored to promote a closer union of interests between the va- rious fragments of the British Empire. Colonial secretaries have sought to bring about an imperial federation in which the colonists might be brought into a close understanding with the mother country on matters relating to the common defense. A_ free inter- change of products was also a part of the federation scheme, but the difficulty of bringing about an equalization of tariffs has so far been in the way of the success of the imperial federation plan. The anxiety of England to enlist the colonies in a movement for the general defense proves that the burden of pro- viding for the protection of all parts of the Empire is bearing more heavily than formerly on the home government. The recent statements of Lord Rob- erts with respect to India also prove that the British government sees em- barrassments ahead in the management of the magnificent Indian Empire, the most valuable of all England’s posses- sions. While it is true that the Indian army is in splendid condition and is undoubtedly loyal, there are many evi- dences, as Lord Roberts points out, of dissatisfaction among the great masses of the Indian population. The existing famine in India only serves to intensify more enduring subjects of discontent. Profiting by past experiences, England will no doubt take such steps as will se- cure the tranquility of India, but the necessity for such precautions only serves to add emphasis to the’ explanation given above of the recent inactivity shown in the scramble for new territory. AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY. The world is not nearly so bad as some of the pessimists would have us believe, and those who try to find evi- dences of the steady progress of man’s humanity to man can discover them easily at almost any time in this latter part of the Nineteenth Century. The provisions made through private donations for education, religion and charity, from year to year, measure admirably the extent of moral develop- ment in a Nation and indicate the growth of the idea of the citizen’s obli- gations to his fellows, above and beyond the requirements of legal statutes. Measured by such tests, the year just past shows a gratifying and remarkable progress over the preceding year, as, indeed, 1895 showed over 1894. In the latter year the sum total of the bequests of the character above indicated, accord- ing to the Chicago Tribune, amounted, in this country, to but $19,967,000. In 1896 the sum was $33,670,000. In 1895 these charities reached $28,943,000. Here is seen a steady gain for the worthy objects among which these large sums are distributed. Of the money given last year, colleges obtained $16,814,000, in round numbers ; charities, $10,854,000; churches, $2,135,000; mu- seums and galleries, $2,333,000, and libraries, $1,452,000. When the unusually fortunate and wealthy people of the world begin thus to recognize their moral obligation to the cause of education and charity and religion, there is great hope for the fu- ture. Immense fortunes will be regarded with less suspicion and enmity by the general populace when the multi-mil- lionaires betray a sympathy in a_prac- tical way with the less fortunate life about them. The poor have ever been dependent upon the rich for any com- forts enjoyed beyond the bare neces- saries of life. The higher institutions of learning, the public galleries, libraries, great hospitals and other adjuncts of our humane and refining civilization must largely depend upon voluntary contributions. Where shall these benefactions come from if not from the rich? In proportion as the great millionaires—and, indeed, wealthy people generally—recognize their stew- ardship for the public, in just such pro- portion will their fortunes in the future be safe and the world grow better. The discussion about the origin of the fountain pen has led to the discovery that the Danish Countess Ulfeldt had one in 1663. In her account of her prison life she speaks of her ‘‘silver pen filled with ink, which it can send forth.’’ It must have been a different fountain pen from the kind made now if it ‘‘sent forth ink.’’ Governor Black, of New York, has no fault to find with the fact that the State appropriated $1,000,000 to preserve the surroundings of Niagara Falls, but says that this object is insignificant com- pared with the necessity of keeping in- tact the Adirondack forests. Somebody told a New York woman that gasoline would burn better if it were boiled. She did not live long enough to find out how the experiment terminated. TRE ee Ay oes ae hg ; Ka 4 10 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Early Aspirations of an Embryo Merchant. Written for the TRADESMAN. My first commercial aspirations were of a very modest character. Some young ladies came to our house to spend a Fourth of July when I wasa little boy. I had acquired a bag of candy, and it occurred to me that I might start a Store therewith, and finally obtained permission to use an empty Lox fora counter. Mother suggested that I dis- pense the goods without recompense, but this view of the matter did not gain my approval. Mine was to bea regu lar store, and people who bought must pay. Mother’s ideas of hospitality were much more pronounced than those which touched matters commercial, so that we finally compromised. The girls bought liberally of my stock in trade, paying for it in pins—and Mother fur- nished the medium of exchange. Next I find myself in company with another boy planning to set up in the peanut business in a small city in Northern Wisconsin. We thought a reg- ular stand like old Mrs. Maloney’s would about fit our case, and we had selected the street corner where it should repose. There were a good many bad boys in Oconto,and we decided that the first of our fixtures should be a large and heavy black snake whip with a very long lash. Armed with this weapon, we would pursue the recreant gamin who refused to liquidate, and chastise him. The peanut business fell through, but I do not find that these aspirations interfered in any way with the normal development of my mind, for I remem- ber with a pang of regret, which the softening hand of time can never quite obliterate, the intense grief I felt when father refused point blank to let me go salary of $5 a month. to work in a shingle mill. Other boys of my age filled positions in that insti- tution, and earned in some cases as much as seventy-five cents aday. A boy I know ran a knot saw there, and lost three fingers and a thumb, and was a hero for ever so long. But that made no difference with father. I even thought, if possible, he was more un- yielding than before that happened, and I was half sorry that I told him of it. However I did not work in the shingle mill, and had to console myself by wading a little farther than any other boy of my size in the old muddy slough back of the Jefferson schoolhouse. Charlie Smith had a gun, and when he started for the woods on Saturdays, there was always a small drove of boys who wanted to go with him. I shall probably never forget the pride that filled ‘my breast when of all the rest I was chosen one afternoon to accompany him upon his bunting expedition. I was allowed to carry the gun where no game was visible. It wasa great heavy musket, and it wore the skin off my shoulder, and hurt my back. Charlie shot a porcupine and a very large owl, and he let me carry them, too. I got a quill in one of my legs, and the owl recovered consciousness long enough to bite a piece out of my right hand. But that was nothing. There wasn’t a boy in my grade who wouldn’t have given ten years of his life to have been in my place. Ultimately I became the pos- sessor of a gun, too, and later in iife I acquired a watch. A_ horse trader queered me out of my timepiece, and I sold the gun for $2. Thus I have brought you by easy Stages to the time when | entered the employ of Wadsworth & Thurston at a A man wanted some matches and Mr. Wadsworth said: ‘‘Oh, George’ll get them for you.’ You should have seen me wait on that customer. That was all he wanted. Just a box of those old ‘‘seven day”’ sulphur matches, and the price was ten cents. He smiled benignly upon me when he paid for them. It was my first sale, and he knew it. Nevertheless it was done. I had made my debut in the world of commerce. Those were the days when we had to haul our purchases twenty-five miles in winter and at least nine in summer. We used to buy in the fall all the flour and pork and sugar and other heavy goods that we thought we could sell dur- ing the winter, and after the teamsters had been drawing goods from the near- est lake port for a week or ten days, our warehouse was a sight to behold. I have been in some pretty big wholesale houses, and | was at the World’s Fair, but I have seen nothing which so im- pressed me with a sense of vastness and immensity, or so filled me with awe, as did that old warehouse the first time I saw it piled high with goods. Why, it must have contained ten barrels of sugar! and fifty of flour!! I positively know that there was at one time fifteen barrels of pork, for it was bad, and had to be carted clear back to Mancelona and re-shipped. I never could understand where so many goods went to. And yet how anxiously we watched it after the mid- dle of winter, and how rapidly all those provisions melted away toward spring! Then we had to start teams out again and ‘‘sort up."’ And how glad we were when navigation opened again! As a salesman I ,was! not a,marked , success. I sold goods, it is true, but that was nothing to my credit. People in those days came to buy. They knew pretty near what they wanted, and they were bound to have it if it was to be had. Whether I wanted to or not I had to sell. I think it a common fault with boys to get rid of customers as quickly as possible when it can be done with- out attracting the attention of a supe- rior. I well remember the wonderful fac- ulty father had of unearthing goods that I had just said we were out of. Father was always finding things. He would find dirty tinware and dishes, no matter how carefully I hid them away, and he would suggest the advis- ability of their being washed. While | was following his advice he usually asked me if I didn’t think it better to attend to those things at the time they were soiled. And I always agreed with him. I never did a disagreeable job in my life without wishing that some- body had attended to it before. Competition was not very close in those days. East Jordan was but a postoffice, Bellaire had not been in- vented and Charlevoix (Pine River then) and Elk Rapids were each a long way off. John H. Silkman at Torch Lake and R. W. Coy at Spencer Creek were our nearest competitors. John Pear also had a store at Eastport, but I think he went out of business about that time. Everything was new and crude and raw. Dexter & Noble, of Elk Rapids, were buying cord-wood for the furnace with “‘scrip’’ good for merchandise, and this acted as currency to a great ex- tent. Any store in this region took these ‘‘maple slivers’ the same as coin. Many town treasurers accepted it for taxes, and land was paid for with it. It was very plentiful when we came SS ySyPzZFzFZFQN 0G S929 95g gh JAMO BISMARCK @ CAROYI he three leading brands in the State and the best that can be produced for the money. Increase your trade by handling them. Free samples of Jamo and Bismarck to introduce them. QT ROASTED COFFEE W. J. GOULD & CO.., IMPORTERS AND COFFEE ROASTERS, DETROIT, MICH. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN here, and everybody had it, yet it never seemed to take the place of money. A man in our store with a pocketful of ‘“splinters’’ always acted uneasy until he had bartered it all away, to the very last ten cent piece. And it sometimes seemed as though it made very little difference what he got for it. He would buy what he came for, and then often look about the store in a puzzled way and say: ‘‘Well, I've got some more o’ them d—d slivers. What’ll I get fer ’em?’’ But without them many people would have suffered positive want. They were really good things, and in these days of short currency and hard times I often think that a few thousand dollars’ worth o’ maple slivers scattered over Antrim county every month for a while would make many, many wretched people comfortable. GEO. L. THURSTON. —_§_—_@~«—.___ “It?s an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody Good.” The following well-authenticated story is told of Lundy Foote, who was once a great snuff manufacturer of Dub- lin, and originally kept a. small _tobac- conist’s store in Limerick. One night his store, which was_unin- sured, burned to the ground. As he contemplated the smoking ruins, ina condition of mind bordering on despair, some of the bystanders, searching among the embers for spoil, stumbled upon several] canisters of unburned but half-baked snuff, which they tried and found so grateful to their olfactory or- gans that they loaded their pockets with the stuff. Foote, aroused from his stupor, imi- tated their example and took a generous ‘‘pinch’’ of his own property, when he was instantly struck by the superior pungency and flavor it had acquired from the great heat to which it had been subjected. Accepting this valu- able hint, he engaged another shop and, preparing a large oven for the purpose, set about the manufacture of the high-dried commodity which was known as‘'Bla k Yard Snuff,’’ a name derived from his location, and subse- quently corrupted into the term ‘‘ Black- guard.’ Foote made his customers pay liberal- ly for one of the best kinds of snuff in the world and soon found himself the possessor of a large fortune. +9 A Slave’s Overcoat. In an old copy of the ‘‘Natchez Free Trader,’’ published in Natchez, Miss., in the year 1852, was discovered the fol- lowing curious invention, which was no doubt of great value at the time, but how many colored men are there to-day who could be induced to wear the over- coat? It was called a ‘‘ water-proof sack for negroes.’ For a plantation of fifty or 100 negroes, take twenty gallons of linseed oil, into which mix three pounds of litharge, after the oil shall have been boiled a few moments. The litharge should be pulverized before being incorporated with the oil and well stirred in. Previously, an overcoat, or sack, should be neatly made from _common cotton cloth, called Domestics, long enough to reach below the knees, to be closely buttoned up in front. i When the mixture of oil and litharge is boiling hot immerse the garment, wring it as dry as possible and let it hang in the sun for three days, when it will become completely waterproof, an overcoat for the negro secure against storm or tempest, impervious to the wintry winds or the chills of the night. It will cost less than sixty cents per sack and last one or two years. Early Standards of Commercial Inter- course in the United States. Written for the TRADESMAN. In view of the recent agitation in favor of a ‘‘gold standard,’’ ‘‘bimetallism’’ and other ‘‘isms’’ in this country, a few facts anent the early currency in use before gold and silver were even thought of as a means of exchange will be of interest to readers of the Tradesman. Long before any permanent settle- ments were made on the shores of New England an extensive commerce was carried on with the Indians of that ter- ritory by the ships which came each year from England for fish and furs. In this intercourse cash was scarcely known. The Indians were eager to give large quantities of skins for beads, knives, hatchets and blankets, and espe- cially for tobacco, powder, shot, guns and whisky. Philanthropists of that day who wished to bring the savages under the salutary restraints of civiliza- tion perceived that the majority of such articles used for barter tended to de- moralize and render Lo a dangerous neighbor. They petitioned for and ob- tained restrictions, which caused much excitement among the English traders, who cared more for their own interests than for the welfare of the Indians. The article of peltry, abundantly offered by the natives and eagerly sought by foreigners, was received and passed as cash by the colonists. Another com- modity, which was adopted from the abo- rigines was | wampum. This was brought from ‘‘ Manhadoes’’—afterwards New York—in 1628. The result of this is thus described by Governor Brad- ford: ‘‘That which in time turns most to our advantage is their now acquaint- ing and entering us into the trade of wampum. By which and provisions, we quite cut off the trade both from the fishermen and straggling planters. And strange it is, to see the great alteration it in a few years makes among the sav- ages. For the Massachusetts and others, in these parts, had scarce any, it being only made and kept among the Pequots and Naragansetts, who grew rich and potent by it; whereas, the rest, who use it not, are poor and beggarly."’ Here, then, is the position so long assured, that a circulating medium, aside from the fruits of the harvest and the wealth of the forests, tends to enrich and strengthen a people, confirmed by the experience of savages. Roger Williams, in observations on this early money of the New England Indians, gives the following description Of its ce) + as) OF two Sorts, one white, which they make of the stem or stalk of the periwinkle, when all the shell is broken off. And of this sort, six of their small beads, which they make with holes to string as their bracelets, are current with the English for a penny. The second is black, inclining to blue, which is made of the shell of a fish, which some English call hens—poqua- hock—and, of this sort, three make an English penny. One fathom of this, their stringed money, is worth five shillings.’’ SINDEX. —— People who are afraid of handling money will be relieved to learn they may use silver with impunity, as there is little danger that bacteria may be transferred on coins. Metals are fatal to microbes. The Vienna Medical Gazette says that at a temperature of 95 to I00 degrees Fahrenheit, which is common in pockets where money is carried, the destruction of microbes occurs within three -hours~ : eo The Staff of Life should be made of the best flour —flour that embodies the great- est quantity of nutriment and strength-giving properties. If GRAND REPUBLIC did not meet this requirement and please every flour cus- tomer of your establishment, we could not expect to enjoy a continuance of your flour trade. Considering the number of flour customers on our books, we know our brand is all we claim for it. Note quotations in price current. Ball-Barnhart-Putman Co., GRAND RAPIDS. @ on ) th Se ren eens aE ean - it all ae °o Aly ° ‘o> MOAR A | aie Site In your store SPDRLF o2Aofe o °o Seo o o combining healthful properties with de- Als °o *< Sears’ Saltine Wafers ° o are 03926 Daintily crisp 7 =— Finely salted Strictly pure Ss Particularly fine and yo Lead in every respect. o o oS Go We wish all the greatest prosperity for 1897. NEW YORK BISCUIT CO. GRAND RAPIDS. ° o ° os Go’ °o o ° ‘0° RL co ° Ofs0 Ser o ° ° ° ° ° 0° 0° ° ° ° eo AS%,o =) G ° o olf o ° o os o NO: “J O° Dg o eNof ° Os Y os oof, °o oo io PC °o ° NONE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN athe ds aiedaas caved sat a eal oa This is a cut of the factory of The National Cash Register Company, covering eight and one-half acres of floor space. One thousand men and two hundred women are employed, and noth- ing but cash registers are manufactured. Every register is built to suit the individual needs of its purchaser. SSSA < oe ’ 1897 models now ready: $40,000 retail merchants use National Cash Registers. We will sell you one of our 1897 models, particularly designed for use in stores like yours, on monthly payments, without interest. You can meet these payments out of the extra money saved by the register, so it will practically cost you nothing but the first small payment. Let us tell you how to do it. Address Depart- ment D, The National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, U. S. A. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN I3 This, That and the Other. Written for the TRADESMAN. The Standard Oil Co. has received no end of criticism from a suffering public for sins of omission and commission. Though one of the sufferers, it is not my purpose to cast an additional stone at this gigantic corporation, that in de- fensive tactics so much resembles a jelly-fish. Besides, my grievance does not justify such harsh measures. It con- cerns externals only, though it affects the personal comfort and cleanliness of all who are obliged to handle the product. I allude to the smear used on kerosene barreis. If intended as a_ trade-mark alone, it is a failure, since infringe- ments are, with immunity, continually made upon it. Surely no court would decide against the unfortunate trans- gressor because he was compelled, in spite of the utmost carefulness, to carry off portions more or less on his hands and clothing. Whatever may be the purpose in cov- ering each container with a _ bluish oleaginous mixture, every dealer han- dling the same has personal reasons for protest. In behalf, therefore, of thou- sands who have heretofore concealed their feelings, I modestly suggest to the company that they instruct all deliver- ing agents to use a genuine brand of paint compounded with a material of a drying nature and apply it to each package at least twenty-four hours pre- vious to shipment. eae Of all topics that absorb general inter- est the weather stands pre-eminent. It is the theme of discussion wherever men or women meet, either accidentally or by previous notice and intention. Not so much what the weather has been, nor what it is, but, rather, what it is to be, is the subtle question that keeps most of mankind on the ragged edge of con- jecture. This is a broad statement but it would be a needless waste of time to verify it by citing particular instances in full. Shonld any doubt it, let him ask the proprietor of any country drug store, where almanacs, . calendars and other gratuities are kept on tap to sup- ply the public thirst for information. People who are stoical by nature con- cerning the acquisition of wealth by speculation here show a morbid desire to ‘‘dabble in futures.’’ It is an ex- citing and less expensive game than that in which the bulls and bears of metropolitan exchanges delight. Among the piles of almanacs that crowd the druggists’ counters, those which furnish the most detail in the matter of fore- casts are the favorites. Last year a certain annual published in St. Louis, Mo., led all the rest in that respect, so that the last copy was taken when its advertising competitors were comparatively neglected. This year it failed to arrive, and it is painful to witness the expressions of disap- pointment on the faces of customers as they note the absence of the pamphlet that has so satisfactorily ministered to their mental idiosyncrasies in the past. What wonder, then, if the public feel a sense of grievance toward the druggist for failing to stock up with a leading staple which they consider they had the right to demand. It is interesting to observe that this peculiar reference does not always spring from a blind faith in the weather predictions so eagerly sought by them. Indeed, most people ridicule the claims of astute weather prophets con- cerning thermal conditions a year in advance, though acknowledging that science may predict the motions of planets for centuries, as they regularly appear true to the celestial time table. They even take more delight in mark- ing the incorrect guesses than they do those that are occasionally verified by actual events. To one who closely watches the trend of popular sentiment it is evident that people, nowadays, are naturally in- clined to let by-gones be by-gones, and direct most of their attention to the fu- ture. The press recognizes this feeling, and hastens to gratify it by publishing every fact gleaned by the Government Bureau to feed the appetite of all who ‘“want to know, you know.’’ Local agencies seek, by steam whistles and flag-signals, to disseminate timely forecasts to all who cannot afford to take a city daily paper. In fact, this age is determined to discount the future as fast as the mysterious forces of Na- ture can be applied to that purpose. If it were possible, every great catastrophe occurring in any part of the globe would be announced in advance to our expect- ant millions—not indeed with any hope of prevention, but solely to gratify the universal craving for news that shall be newer than time itself—always a slow coach—can supply. But that possibil- itv is, unfortunately, a thing of the fu- ture, and must remain so until Invention bas made a few more giant strides into the misty realms of the days that shall be. oe ce Speaking of the advertising matter sent to local dealers for distribution, it is evident that the druggist is getting more than his share of this undesirable surplus. Compared with the goods they represent, the sales amount to a most insignificant fraction. In patent medi- cines especially, these avant-couriers often show such a ratio to sales that the latter can only be computed by the deci- mal system. Besides, but few of the most popular remedies have more than an intermittent demand. A fickle pub- lic, accustomed to diagnose their own ailments by the aid of free medical lit- erature stripped of technicalities and toned down to the comprehension of the average mind, seldom remain steadfast in the use of any one remedy. They prefer, like the bee, to flit from flower to flower, in hope to sip the nectar of health from some one of them, until Na- ture rebels and the chronic sufferer is compelled to turn over to the hands of professionals the responsibility of further experimenting on a diseased system. There are probably no lines of trade so difficult to manage in harmony with the law of supply and demand as patent and proprietary medicines. Since sales depend not only on generous advertising that will reach remotest corners, but also on its newest and ever-changing forms to attract notice, the druggist can seldom anticipate far in advauce what the demand is likely to be. In spite of the best business judgment, dead_ stock must accumulate, which cannot be dis- posed of by the common method of dis- count or bankrupt sales. Yet a thought- less class of buyers are ever ready to insist that the Procrustean theory ofa fixed percentage of profit should apply to this kind of stock, however irregular may be the demand. At the same time, proprietors of patents tire the patience of druggists with solicitations to load their shelves with goods that have as much prospect of practical use in do- mestic economy as the Thompson door- plate Mrs. Toodles declared to be ‘‘such a bargain !"’ S. P. WHITMARSB. A Definition of “Competition.” Written for the TRADESMAN. Competition in trade is considered ‘‘the life of business.”’ Now, while I do not pretend to set up my opinion in opposition to the established and acknowledged proverbs of our fathers, still I differ, in some particulars, with the spirit of the adage quoted above. It should be qualified and amended. Hon- orable competition is a means of Creat- ing trade and develops the capacity of men.. But that competition which seeks every Means in its power to monopolize trade by reducing prices and by other reprehensible practices is far from the ‘‘life of business,’’ and is, in fact, its sure death. Fair, upright, honorable dealing is always sure to obtain its re- ward, although the returns may not be immediate. And it is better to com- pete fairly and openly than covertly and in secret. We live in excitement, and commercial life is a constant conflict. In this country, competition does not yet flourish to the extent it has reached in Europe. Still, we have a strong con- ception of its injurious effects when carried to excess. In the great battle for existence and wealth, men resort to every species of trick to secure success in trade, and every device is used to entice custom. This spirit is, unfortu- nately, on the increase in the United States, and merchants continually un- dersell each other, without reference to the market, to their own injury as_ well as those whose business they seek to un- dermine. ‘‘Live and let live’’ should be the Golden Rule of trade. It is at variance with that motive which prompts a merchant to undersell his neighbor for the purpose of obtaining his clientele, and deserves to be practiced more frequently. There is no selfish- ness in it, but, on the contrary, a spirit of liberality and courtesy, which makes more fortunes than any other method. Were business men to study their true interests, there would be less of this false competition among them,and there would be fewer complaints of dull times and far less failures. The spirit of competition, when car- ried to excess, and its false definition tend to degrade merchants and make them heartless, selfish and, in some ex- treme cases, even cruel to their fellows. If this is not checked, it leads to dis- trust, enmity and uncharitableness. A disposition for fair dealing will do much to destroy these evil results, and makes life much less irksome and mis- erable than if we pass through it with the full determination to advance our own interests, no matter what the conse- quences to others. There is a living, and even more than that implies, for all, without seeking to deprive each other of the means of livelihood; and if that spirit of selfishness which prompts to excessive competition is thrown aside, the individual will be benefit- ed, as well as others, and the world of trade will be a much more endurable place. RADIX. —_—___~>-0 The Origin of Metal Currency. In the early ages of mankind, all commerce was conducted by means of barter. The tradesman exchanged his cattle for goods, and the merchant his goods for food to eat. But such a status of affairs could not continue long and the necessities of mankind led to the substitution of a medium of exchange, or representative cf value. The precious metals, from their intrinsic worth, as well as their portable character, natur- ally suggested themselves for this pur- pose. At first, however, they were used in bars, without stamp or coinage, and were necessarily weighed and essayed at every transfer. But the inconvenience of this method soon became apparent, and the expedient was soon hit upon of establishing the weight and authentica- ting the value by a mark or symbol. Soon after, that the needs of trade might be further met, the bars were made of various sizes. Finally, to still further impress the character of a legal- ized currency on the gold, silver, bronze or copper employed, appropriate shapes were selected, the circular form being that most generally adopted. It was not always, however, that money was made round. Our British ancestors, prior to the invasion of Julius Caesar, employed rings, sometimes singly, but oftener made into a chain, Large quantities of this species of coin have been unearthed in England, Ire- land, Scotland and Wales. The small- est piece of money of this description which has been discovered is a gold ring weighing half a pennyweight. But others containing three times this weight, and up toa pound Troy, have also been dug up, thus proving that the rings were not intended for ornaments, but for currency. Even among the Romans, circular coins were not in use until the time of Servius Tullius, and in Great Britain they were not employed until some time after the Caesarian conquest. Of all ancient nations, the Greeks produced the most beautiful coins, those of the Romans not being particularly attractive until a late period in their his- tory. The method of stamping the piece of money was simple. Usually, the blow which made the impression was. struck by a hammer and, at first, the die was cut in the face of the instrument itself. So late as two centuries ago, the coining of money, even in England, was con- ducted after a rude fashion, and many a Spanish coin, still in evidence, bears decisive proof of uncouth coinage. Even now, at the close of the great Nineteenth Century, a century which marks greater advance in the arts and sciences than any preceding, a large amount of the coin of Europe is dis- graceful to art, and is frequently base- ly alloyed. The exceptions are the coins of England, France, Belgium and Prussia. Some of the finest coins and medals ever made were those issued by the Emperor Napoleon. The worst executed coins, among civilized nations, are those of Mexico and the South Ameri- can States. Money, according to the encyclopedia, is a word derived from the temple of Jupiter, moneta, where a metallic cur- rency was first struck by the ancients. Cash comes from the French’ word caisse, a coffer or chest in which money is kept. The word pecuniary is derived from pecus, the Latin word signifyinga flock or herd of animals, these constitu- ting, in the earlier ages, the equivalents of money. a No Danger. Doctor: ‘‘You won't forget your med- icine?’’ Patient: ‘‘Can’t, Doctor. It’s too disagreeable to forget.’’ a During the civil war in France, Mon- taigne always kept his castle gates un- barred, and was not molested. His character was more powerful than the King’s Guards. Truly, as Pope says, he’s armed without that’s innocence within. NR ER Te MER eT a eB kD al ele 1 fata lr en ced 14 . MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Shoes and Leather The Little Shoe. I'd been out in the fight and frenzy, In the desperate struggle and strife; In the battle that men call business, And came home wearied of life. I dragged my coat from my shoulders, And tossed my hat with a sigh; I threw me prone on the sofa, With a hand pressed over each eye. And yet I saw visions and visions Of the turmoil and clamor and din, Of the pitiful grasping for riches By methods approaching to sin. I rose to dispel these bad visions; Had just reached the library door When something arrested my notice, Something lying upon the floor. ‘Twas nothing of serious import; Nothing tragic, uncanny or grue, For the thing I saw lying before me Was only a little shoe. Only a wee baby's something, Yet great as the world is wide; Ly.ng the:e just where she kicked it, Toppled upon its side. ‘Twas worn aud battered and crumpled, But it set my heartin a glow; The buttons were lost or loosened And a great hole kicked in the toe. * T stooped and raised it and fondled it; My breath came faster to think Of the wee chubby foot that wore it, The wee chubby foot so pink. And I tiptoed into the bedroom Where a cradle was standing still: I saw a baby foot peeping As baby feet sometimes will, Pushed through the rounds of the cradle, Dangling so tempting and sweet, I dropped on my knees beside it, Close down by my dear baby’s feet. I clasped the warm lump of a “ tootie . Between the broad palms of my hands, I was instantly transported hither To fairer and happier lands. The touch of that wee tender handful Sent a thrill through my uttermost part, From the furthermost tips of my fingers To the bottommost depths of my heart. "Twas so soft aud so warm and so precious, And I kissed it again and again. And I thought a wee babe such a blessing To be sent to the lives of men. My kissing disturbed the fair sleeper: She drew in her foot through the rounds; And turning and tossing and sighing, Made such murmuring, baby-like sounds. I rose and bent over the cradle. And I gazed on her dimpled form, Till the folds of the little pink nightie Seemed a mystical mantle so warm Isaw her breathe softly and gently L ke the swell of an angel’s sigh: A’ d I turned with my eyelashes zlistening As the dew from a summer sky. I'd forgotten the fight and the frenzy, And the desperate struggle and strife: I'd forgotten the battle of business, 1 was chastened and charmed with life. CHARLES NELSON JOHNSON. +>. Some Dealers—But There Are Others. Written for the TRADESMAN. ‘‘T’l) tell you something that hap- pened to me once,’’ said an old shoe dealer, in my presence, ‘‘and if you had told me that I could be queered that way I would have called you a liar. ‘‘A lady came in one morning to look at some fine shoes. She wanted the best we had, and it didn’t take long to suit her. She asked if I objected to her taking the shoes to her friend’s house a couple of blocks off, to try on; and, as she was ladylike and apparently all right, I gave permission without the slightest hestitation. ‘‘She returned in the course of an hour and laid the shoe box on the counter, saying that she bad concluded not to take them, and walked out. I was writing at the time, and, as one of my clerks received the package, I can give no good reason for going to look at the shoes. I suppose I wanted to see that they were properly buttoned. ‘I took them from the box, and lo! what had been a beautiful hand-sewed kid shoe was transformed into one of those shoddy sheepskin affairs that sells, nowadays, at retail for about a dollar. ‘I seized the box and rushed out of | the store. Not far away I perceived the retreating form of my fair customer; and, quickly overtaking her, I said: ‘* ‘Beg pardon, madam, but there must be some mistake. You have re- turned the wrong pair of shoes.’ ‘*She gave me a stony stare and said, in an indifferent tone: ‘**QO, there is no mistake—on my part, at least.’ ‘*T hadn’t got the hang of her yet, so I blundered innocently on: ‘* *Sorry to contradict you, madam, but we never had a pair of those in our store. You have certainly brought back somebody else's shoes.’ ‘‘She shrugged her shoulders as though my persistence annoyed her, and turned the corner, saying that ‘she was not in the habit of being swindled by shopkeepers. ’ ‘‘That made me mad _ and, following her, [ said: ‘* ‘Madam, you will kindly return to my store with me. You have cast a slur upon my honesty. I will show you that you are mistaken.’ ‘*She turned her head slightly and in that same cold, indifferent tone said: ‘* You fool, go back home and let me alone—you make me tired!’ ‘‘That was pretty queer talk from a woman and I stood stock-still watching her retreating form. In fact, I didn't get properly mad until she was out of sight. ‘*Then I swore a circular oath that | would have that woman's scalp—and the shoes, too—and I hurried to the office of a friend of mine who wasa lawyer, and told my story. ‘‘He thought the thing over a minute and advised me to let the matter drop. I could have had the house searched where she was staying, and that was very likely what she wanted. If I failed to find the shoes, she would probably have come ‘back at me’ for damages. ‘*I took my friend’s advice."’ + + ‘‘T went to Smith’s hardware store fer an 8x!lo window t’other day,’’ said the kicker, as he borrowed a fresh chew and settled himself within easy shot of the box stove. ‘‘I wanted an 8x!Io win- dow cuz the’ wouldnt no othe: size fit my house, an’ I sez to Hank, sez I, ‘How much be they?’ ‘One dollar,’ sez he.’ ‘Jumpin’ jeehossyphat!’ sez I. ‘Yer don’t charge nothin’ fer ’em!’ sez I. ‘What's the matter?’ ‘Glass is up,’ sez he; ‘way up skyhigh, glass is, an’ we can't hardly git it fer love nor money. Guess yer don’t keep posted on glass,’ sez he. ‘Waai, by gum!’ sez I; ‘can’t be helped, I s’pose, an’ I’ve gotter have it anny hows.’ ‘*So we went back inter the store, an’ jes’ then in come a feller with two coon hide an’ a skunk. Hank, he grabbed ’em up an’ looked ’em over an’ slatted ‘em daown on the floor an’ started off a whis’lin, like he’d forgot all bout em. ‘* *Hain’t yer a goin’ ter buy ’em?’ asked the feller. ‘Buy what?’ says Hank, turnin’ raound kinder s’prised like. ‘Why, these here skins,’ says the feller. ‘O, by gum!’ says Hank ; ‘I d’no. Furs is ter’ble low now. Market all gone ter h—]. Hole inter it bigger ’n a b’loon—skins hain’t wo’th what they uster be.’ ‘What'll yer gimme fer ’em,’ says the feller, lookin’ sorry. ‘D’no ’s I want ’em at all,’ says Hank. ‘Make me an offer,’ sez the feller. ‘They hain’t no good to me.’ ‘Waal,’ sez Hank, kinder slow an’ hesitatin’ like, ‘I s’pose I might gin ye thirty cents fer ’em.’ ‘*So the feller, he took it. nails with it. An’ Hank said. GEORGE CRANDALL LEE. Bought nails had riz, so Welcome to Boots. From Shoe and Leather Facts. A leading retailer informed us this week that he still occasionally hasa demand for a pair of the old-time men’s fine calfskin boots, and he anticipates that the time is not so very far distant when there will be a return of this style of footwear, at least to a considerably greater extent than most people antic!- pate could be possible. Well, why not? Surely the leather manufacturers, as also the members of many other branches of the trade, would welcome a swinging back into former grooves in this respect. The more leather the average individual wants in his footwear, as also materials of other kinds, provided he is willing and able to pay for them, the better it is for all who are connected with the production or handling of such goods. Shoes are too cheap in comparison with clothing and other commodities, as every mem- ber of the trade is willing to admit. Why should a lady pay a couple of hundred dollars for a dress, and prob- ably not more than three or five dollars for the pair of shoes she wears in con- nection therewith? Why should nota man have the satisfaction of knowing that his boottops are lined with the most delicate colored kid, and that the ornamentation thereon is a work of art? Do not say that, because shoes are so much more comfortable, boots will never come intu use again. Were-razor toes comfortable as at first constructed? Is a French hee! very conducive to ease in walking or a graceful carriage? Non- sense! that has.very little to do with it. One of Carlisle's characters dilates at considerable length on the philosophy of clothes, and endeavors to prove, with considerable success, that footwear was first introduced for ornamentation, rather than as a protection to the feet. ‘‘Time is short, but art is long,’ is the old saying, and who knows but we may have reached the point in the swinging of the circle when boots will again be en regle. We carry the neatest, nobbiest and best lines of job- bing goods, all the latest styles, everything up to date. We are agents for the best and most perfect line of rubbers made—the Boston Rubber Shoe Co.’s goods. They are stars in fit and finish. New Century Toe—it is a beauty. If you want the best goods of all kinds—best service and best treatment, place your orders with us. references are our customers of the last thirty years. Rindge, Kalmbach & Co., 12, 14, 16 Pearl Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. Our Factory Lines are the Best Wearing Shoes on Earth. You should see their Our WIRTH KRAUSE & CO. CI If you will send us your sizing-up orders on... . RUBBERS You will get THE BEST made in the world. THE GOODYEAR GLOVE HIRTH, KRAUSE & CO., Grand Rapids, [lich. b&b by by bn bn by bn Oy bn bn br bn bn, by OO Oy Oy by Or by Oy Apbhbbhbbhbbibhbbhbbhbb bbb bbb bob btbhbhbbooae name on the shank. Misses’, Children’s. GRAND nb bb bb bbb bb dd bg bd db GOO OOOOOOOO OO Od Oo OOO OOOO OO OS GOV F SVG Vv YY a ff fp fp fp bp by bp by bp by by by by br te bb by bp bo bn bp bi hr hi hi ha hi hi hi iin hi hi Mi hihi hi hin hi hihi hin hinhind In selecting your spring stock, do not omit adding our celebrated lineof .. . GHINESE GALF 60 to your SHOE department, if you want the very best values for your trade. HEROLD-BERTSGH SHOE 6O., babe bn br br bn bb by bb by bn bn bn by bo, bn bn by bp bn be bh bb bp bp bn bp tr tp, dp bp bp bp bp br bp bp Onl bh bln dandy hpi hb bbbtb trod VUVGVUVVVVVVY Every pair has our In Men’s, Women’s, RAPIDS. AA hb bo bbb bh bd DAD bbb OOo POV OUVOV VV VVVVVVVVTVVV wvwveuvuevvvuvvvvwe wVvVvVvVvuVvVvVvVTwTVwWTWwVT! vvwvuvwvvvvvvvuvvuwvvwvvyvwvy wv MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 15 An Experience Which Furnished Fun for Another Man. From the New York Sun. ‘‘In a house that I was in one night,’’ said the retired burglar, ‘‘I opened a door from the hall on the ground floor and went right on into a room without flashing my light ahead, something that I very rarely did. I hadn't gone more than four feet before I tripped over something and fell. Whatever I’d fell over I upset when I first struck it, and the contents spread over the floor ahead. In trying to save myself I got skewed around in some way and went down finally flat on my back in this stuff, whatever it was, and I found out very soon what it was—it was paste; and | was covered with it all over my back from head to foot. And in some way which I didn’t understand then, and which I have never been able to cipher out since, I had got both my feet into another bucket of paste, and my shoes were plastered thick and heavy with it, as they would have been with mud if I'd been walking in soft, sticky mud. I turned my light on them, which I’d hung onto when I went down, and_tcok a look around. ‘‘This was apparently the library of the house that I was in and they were repapering it. There wasn’t a blessed piece of furniture in it—nothing but the paperers’ things, and a pile of rolls of paper in one corner. Along one side of the room there was a long high table such as paperers use, long smooth boards laid on high horses, and there were a few brushes and things and these two buckets of paste standing on the floor. 1 suppose I might have noticed there was no carpet on the floor, but I had on rubbers, and you run across more or less hardwood floors, and I hadn't noticed it. ‘*Well, I stood there a minute, cov- ered with paste and my feet heavy with it, and waited. The bucket had made a good deal of slamming when I upset it, and I’d jarred the house consider- ably when I went down, though I’d tried to go down as easy as I could; but I didn’t hear anybody, and then I thought I’d like to get some of the thickest of the paste off my shoes be- fore I went any farther, because it wasn't very comfortable to carry around. There wasn’t anything to sit on there—I suppose I might have turned up one of the paste buckets and sat on that, but I’d had about all I wanted to do with the paste buckets—and so I stepped into the room ahead. It was the parlor, and just to the left of the door, as I went in, I saw a low corner seat with about ten thousand soft sofa cushions on it. I could see this by the light that was burning in the front hall turned down low. ‘*IT sat down on this corner seat and spread out on the floor in front of me a newspaper that I’d found in the library and got the blade part of my jimmy out of my bag and began scraping the paste off my feet. It seemed as though there were tons of it and it stuck very hard. I found it pretty difficult to reach around and get it off the back of my feet, and I thought I might do better if I could get my rubbers off. I’d been holding my feet on the floor and_bend- ing over toscrape, with my lamp stand- ing on the floor in front of me and the light from it shining on my feet. I straightened up and sat back and brought my left foot up over my right knee and pulled off my left rubber. | could do better with it then, and when I'd got that one pretty well cleaned I put it back on my foot and did the same thing with my right rubber, and then when I went to get up it seemed as though there was something sort of pulling me back, and when I stood up 1 was like a great human dromedary with a million humps. I had sota cushions sticking to me all over. I couldn’t have got through the door of a barn. ‘There must have been glue or some- ihing in the paste, because they didn’t drop off and I couldn’t pull ’em off. I reached around and tried about seven times to pull off the one on my left el- bow, but I couldn’t start it a bit. Then I thought I'd try rubbing ‘em off against the jamb of the library door, scraping my back to and fro on the door jamb, and I'd just got my feet braced and was beginning to rub when I heard something. : “‘Standing in the doorway leading from the hall was a man trying so hard to keep from laughing that I thought he’d bust. When he saw me look up he sat down on a chair in the hall and laughed until I thought he’d never come to. Of course, there wasn’t anything to be afraid of in a man that could laugh like that and I stopped rubbing and waited. ' ‘* ‘Let me help you,’ he says. ‘Those are my wife’s sofa pillows that you’ve got on. She’ll feel bad enough to find paste on ‘em, but she’d feel a mighty sight worse to have ’em torn.’ “*So he turned up the gas in the hall and came in, and we stood near the door, where he could see better, and he helped me of with the cushions. Gradually he worked ‘em all off without tearing more’n two or three of ’em, and when he’d got ’em all off, he says: ‘“*You don’t want anything more here to-night, do you?’ **And I said I didn’t think I did. ‘“ ‘Then, if you don’t mind,’ he says, ‘I think I’ll let you out the front door; you might stick in the cellar window.’ “‘T laughed with him a little myself at that, but on the whole it never struck me as a funny experience. ’’ —___2 2. Getting What You Give. Deacon in Furniture News. The other day my attention was drawn to the peculiar action of a farmer’s team at the Central market. The team had started a few steps without orders, which movement called for a loud yeli from the farmer. The team’ were blocked from going further by another sled, and instead of attempting to move backward or forward, they began alter- nately to stand on their hind legs. There is a screw loose in the family government on that farm, thought I, which guess proved true when the farm- er ran to the team, caught them by the bits and began mauling them on their noses with his fist. This, of course, served to quiet the team, to bring them to their sober second thoughts, to make them ttractabie, docile and altogether valuable and well broken. Iam no horse tamer but I| have driven some horse flesh in my day and genera- tion. And this I am ‘free to say: You can get out of a_ horse, scrub’ or thoroughbred, all you put into him. If you are a chump, so will your horse be. If you are a devil,so will your horse be. If you are a gentleman and a scholar, so will your horse be. The general principle underlying this specific case is also true: You can get out of your business results commensu- rate with what you put into it. If you are. dull, so will your business be. If you are bright, so will your business be. If your balance is right, so will that of your ledger be. Moreover, you can get out of the world about what you put into it. Carry sun- shine with you and the world will be sunny where you are. Wrap _ yourself in a thunder cloud and you will sour all the milk of human kindness in your neighborhood. Be a clean, decent, honest man and _ you will be surprised to find how full your town is of the same sort of folks. Be a moral leper and your world will be a leper colony. Do you think it does not pay to squan- der good works on a selfish and unap- preciative world? Yes, it does The world crucified its Savior, but His life impressed a handful of appreciative people, and that is what makes this world fit to live in to-day. Don’t worry about the world’s appreciation. Bea righteous man a while, see how good it feels, and you will keep at it for the sheer love of it, whatever the world says. The world will take a hitch upward if you live right. oO Representative Lambert will intro- duce a bill early in the session of the Kansas Legislature to prohibit the wear- ing of bloomers by women and to make the riding of bicycles by women astride a misdemeanor. "Good Things Taken from the Adver- tisements of Up-to-date Shoe Dealers. It makes us ‘‘laf’’ when we think of the many merchants offering you shoes at less than cost, without stating their reasons for so doing. There is no ne- cessity for our making such statements, for you know, gentle reader, our prices are always lower than any of the ‘‘be- low-cost men’s’’ prices. Every man should have at least two pairs of shoes; by occasional changing, shoes wear better, allowing the perspi- ration to dry inside; they retain their shape longer and certainly feel much more comfortable. Our reputation for putting in good quality and style for the price of qual- ity alone should bring every wearer of shoes within fifty miles of the Bee Hive to this department Saturday. We wish we had space to say all the good things that should be said about these shoes. Show your good judgment by coming to-morrow—day or evening. Ever had that uncertain feeling after making a purchase? It’s never known to buyers here. There is a satisfaction when you know for a fact that you’re getting the best. We back all our claims with reliable goods. Our enterprise and our superior facili- ties are linked to an honest ambition to sell you better shoes than anybody else —and sell them for less money. The biggest store, biggest stock, biggest variety, biggest values and_ biggest crowds are the unmistakable signs of success. a —> > ai Testing Friendship. ‘“I do not believe that I have a true friend in the world.’’ ‘*So you have been trying to borrow money, too, have you?’’ ————->-0 - Maine is one of the mighty few states where the farmers outnumber all the other occupations or professions in the Legislature. Asa rule, in other states that is where the young lawyers manage to get a living. This stamp appears on the Rubber of all our “Neverslip” Bicycle and Winter ae Pingree <1 {9 'N Ne DO YOUR FEET SLIP? The ‘‘Neverslip’’ gives elasticity and ease to every step eae by the wearer. It breaks the shock or jarring of the body when walking, and is particularly adapted to all who are obliged to be on their feet. None but the best of material used in their makeup. Every walking man should have at least a pair. ED PINGREE & SMITH, Manufacturers. CD, REEDER & successors to REEDER BROS. SHOE C0. Michigan Agents for Lycoming and Keystone Rubbers and Jobbers of specialties in Men’s and Women’s Shoes, Felt Boots, Lumbermen’s Socks. Lycoming Rubbers Lead all other Brands in Fit, Style and Wearing Qualities. Try them. ——— fine grades as high as 2oc. new colors and designs. wls Weaves at from 7 Wholesale Our New Spring Fabrics Are now ready for inspection. WASH GOODS of all kinds from the cheapest 5c Ginghams to PRINTS, Hamilton, Windsor, Pacific, Garner, American, Simp- sons, Allens, Cocheco, Merrimack and Washingtons in all DRESS GOODS, Plaids, Mixtures, Coverts, Plain and Fancy to 42}¢c. per yard. Be sure and see our line before buying. P. STEKETEE & SONS, Dry Goods. GRAND RAPIDS. NEW EMBROIDE DENTELLE MADEIRA LACE WHOLESALE NEW LACES Our own importation. VOIGT, HERPOLSHEIMER @& CO. DRY GOODS, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ICCA eee cea Clerks’ Corner Observance of the Golden Rule in Business Affairs. Did you ever pause to think what an impetus it gives to your every move- ment to know that you are in the em- ploy of a firm whose ‘‘word is as good as its bond,’’ and how prone you are to boast of the ‘‘standing of our house,’’ with pretty much the same feeling, too, that you experience when it is a case of “fone of the family.’’ If not inthe em- ploy of such a house strive to get there. It will prove an excellent in- centive to best effort. Note the differ- ence between employes of such an es- tablishment and one where it is one eternal dun. Remarks concerning the house are greeted with contempt by others, and thus disgust creeps in and helps to deaden many a good business impulse, and in time brings a general careless way of taking hold of thiags and deadens the sensibilities as to the value of commercial integrity. + + + While too much aggressiveness is not a desirable quality, neither is too little any more to be admired. The one pro- duces a lucifer match and the other a milk-sop. There is ro need of friction over every trifle but when a matter calls for settlement, it is the duty of everyone interested to court an investi- gation. Therefore, when differences arise among employes,the most sensible way is to have a straightforward search- light thrown upon the matter and have it settled, instead of indulging in re- criminations, tale-carrying, etc. Noth- ing detracts more from dignity and lowers the tone of a business establish- ment than this very thing. There are thcse who think that, by exercising un- limited forbearance, they are displaying a Christian spirit, but, in the opinion of the writer, they not only harm them- selves, but also others by pursuing this course. All injustice merits investiga- tion. a + + It will interest all. clerks who are anxious to profit by the experience of others to note the results of a minister of St. Louis who made inquiries of forty business men as to the observance of the golden rule, ‘‘Do unto others as you would that others should do unto you,’’ in business. Thirty replied at greater or less length and some in di- rect opposition to others. This latter fact would seem to indicate that a man’s view of business morality is shaped largely by his own practice. + + = One man writes: ‘‘The saying is a true one, that competition is the life of trade, and competition forces men to deceive and blunts the fine edge of hon- esty. The competition one meets with in these days of progressiveness is con- ceived in iniquity and born in sin. The merchants who instruct their sales- men to sell articles at cost, ‘to start the trade,’ and then make up the lost profit on other articles, certainly blunt the fine edge of honesty. Men who attack the integrity of their competitors, who make sneering remarks of other houses, their methods and their credit, do not know what the golden rule is, for they never practice it. Merchants, shrewd business men, so called, who force their smaller competitors out of business; do they practice the golden rule? Men who manipulate markets for their own profit, crushing out small holders, driv- ing them to starvation and absolute want; do they know anything about Christian principles? Men of wealth, heads of large institutions, big givers to charities and large contributors to the support of their respective churches, who employ a large number of men and women at salaries that will scarcely keep body and soul together, who by their methods put a premium on dis- honesty; what do they know of the golden rule? What need I say about the obligations made by people for the sup- port of churches and charitable institu- tions, obligations that are never paid? These matters and methods are as fa- miliar to you as they are to every one who has given the subject any thought or attention. Under existing condi- tions, it is almost impossible for one to conduct his business entirely on the line of Christian principles and the golden rule, ’” + ee Another says: ‘‘Any business which is conducted on a basis of short measure or light weights, or that carries with it deception, exaggeration or untruthful- ness, is bound to come to grief. In these times, when great concentration of forces is characteristic of the mercan- tile pursuit, it requires, perhaps, a closer watchfulness ot self and _ self-in- terest than ever before to avoid touching on methods that are questionable. But with the increased responsibility there comes a realization of the necessity for such rules of government, applying to all alike, as are the best safeguards of commercial life. It is a well-recognized fact that in every community there are men in mercantile life who are ina cer- tain sense leaders in forming public opinion; who follow, as faithfully as it is within the power of weak human na- ture, the principle of the Gospel, to ‘live and let live,’ and to ‘love thy neighbor as thyself.’ Nor is there the slightest opposition or conflict between following the golden rule and -the suc- cessful conduct of business enterprise. These men stand at all times for the best interests of the community in which they live, being ready, with warm hearts and sympathetic, cordial greeting and generous purses, to do what they can to alleviate human suffering and contribute to the enlightenment and elevation of the human family. * * * It is as absolutely possible to conduct a mercantile business purely, honorably and honestly as it is to live so in any other phase or condition of life. In all the large and successful houses of this coun- try you will find that the basis of every act is fair dealing and a close follow- ing of the measure of the golden rule. It is confidently believed by the best element of mercantile life in this coun- try that it embraces within its sphere many of the best, purest, most high- minded and gererous men that exist in the world to-day.”’ i a A Boy’s Pocket. ‘“Where,’’ said the auctioneer, ad- dressing an audience of possible pur- chasers, ‘‘ where else on the face of the globe will you find in one place copper, tin, iron, cotton, hemp, grain, game—’’ And a voice from the crowd replied: ‘In the pocket of my youngest son!’’ a The business of farming in Spain is so much depressed that the government is about to devote $1,200,000 to the re- lief of that industry. Guard Well Thy Tongue. Deacon in Furniture News. I had occasion last week to call on Lawyer Goshawk on business. I had never met this personage, and on enter- ing his office, in which three men were sitting, I inquired if Lawyer Goshawk were In. ‘*Well, I guess yes,’’ responded one of the three, a man of some thirty-five years, who proved to be Lawyer Gos- hawk. I transacted my business in five min- utes, but it did not take me five seconds to arrive positively and finally at the following definite conclusions, viz. : If I had suit with a railway company invoiving $250,000, I should not employ Lawyer Goshawk. If I were forming a corporation with a capital of $50,000, and wished to know my rights and liabilities in the premises, I should not consult Lawyer Goshawk. If I were trying to get a $500 back pension for my uncle’s widow, I should shun Lawyer Goshawk. If I were swindled on a $50 horse trade and wanted legal redress, i should think twice before hiring Lawyer Gos- hawk. lf papers had to be drawn in order to convey away my right and title ina brindle cat, and no other lawyer were within call, I might seek the services of Lawyer Goshawk. And why should I thus take so sud- den and serious a dislike to Lawyer Goshawk? Because he is a frivolous and flippant fellow, ‘‘for his speech betraveth him.’’ For aught he knew I might have been a prospective client seeking advice ona serious matter. My address is dignified enough to call forth the average dignity of any man. I think I called forth his average dignity, and such dignity as appeared in the first four words I ever beard him utter is not dignified enough for legal judgment in any case eligible to go beyond a justice’s court. The moral of this is that, though many young men think it witty and uncom- mon smart to corrupt the English tongue with sloppy slang, that staid old tongue will have its revenge. When the world sits in judgment between the English tongue and the man who mistreats it, its verdict is always in favor of the plaintiff. ’ ~ ~ 1. F. Peake, attendance at Board meeting 2 F. M. Tyler, attendance at Board meeting 6 00 John R, Wood, attendance at Board meet- ae ae ae 6 02 e a Palmer, attendance at Board meet- eon oe ‘Ow en, ‘attendance ‘at Board. meet- Stevens, attendance at Board meetin 5 36 Chas. McNolty, “attendance at Board meet- ‘iis De Slaght, attendance at Board meeting 2 48 On motion, the Board of Directors for 1896 adjourned sine die. President Hammell called the new Board together with a very pleasant speech, urging economy and _ faithful discharge of the duties devolving upon each member. He announced the fol- lowing standing committees: Finance—A. F. Peake, Jackson; F. M. Tyler, Grand Rapids; John R. Wood, Detroit. Legislation—E. P. Waldron, St. Johns; N. B. Jones, Lansing; o Brown, Hastings. Railroads—John McLean, Detroit; C. S. Kelsey, Battle Creek; Leo A. Caro, Grand Rapids. Hotels—S. E. Symons, Saginaw; A. Becker, Detroit; J. B. Heydlauff, Jack- son. Bus and Baggage—W. S. Lansing; W. J. Moore, Saul, Menominee. Printing—B. D. Palmer, St. Johns; Chas. £. Stevens, Ypsilanti; F. K. Streat, Flint. Employment and Relief—Geo F. Owen, Grand Rapids; J. H. Temmink, Lansing ; M. OV. Foley, Saginaw. Chaplain—John M. Fitch, Durand. Sergeant--at--Arms—C. L. Lawton, Coldwater. On motion, the Secretary and Treas- urer were each required to furnish a bond in the sum of $4,000, issued by some surety company satisfactory to the Board. Both gentlemen stated that they had not yet secured the bonds asked by the Board, and were therefore granted two weeks’ further time, when the Board would meet in special session. Communications were read from A. W. Willis regarding the Nashville Cen- tennial Exposition; G. W. Lampkins, in regard to souvenir book; J. C. Witt- liff and Mayor N. S. Boynton, extending invitation to hold the next convention at Port Huron; J. A. Hoffman and City Clerk €. BH. Gleason, inviting the As- sociation to come to Kalamazoo for the next convention. The communications were placed on file, the invitations from Kalamazoo and Port Huron being made the special order of business at the meeting to be held Jan. 30. The following resolution, presented by Director Peake, was adopted : Resolved, That in the future the Sec- retary be instructed to turn over to the Treasurer all moneys in the deposit fund and report same to the Board at each meeting, as provided in constitu- tion and by-laws, Cooper, Jackson; A. Proofs of death of E. C. Keuthan, Daniel Loeb, Carl A. Reinsch and James B. Rue were received, and, on motion, warrants were drawn on the treasury in the sum of $500 for the ben- eficiary in each case. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, to convene at the Hotel Downey, Lansing, Saturday, Jan. 30, at 9 o'clock a. m. Geo. F. Owen, Sec’y. —__—_>0»__ Bismarck is a passionate smoker, but of late tobacco seems to disagree with him, and he has a daily struggle with himself as to the number of pipes he may indulge in. LOX a0 Young men and women attain greatest finercial gain by securing « course in the Busiress. Shortha: d, English or Mechanical Drawing De: a'tments of the De roit Bus ness Univerrity, 11-19 Wi'co St, letroit, Mich. Send for catalogue. W. F Jewell, P. R. Spencer, GOLUMBIAN TRANSFER COMPANY CARRIAGES, BAGGAGE AND FREIGHT WAGONS 15 and 17 North Waterloo St., Telephone 381-1 Grand Rapids. FREE CHECK ROOM EUROPE4N HOTEL. Entirely New J.T. CONNOLLY, Pr »prietor, Grand Rapids, 52S. Ionia St . Opposite Union De pot. NEW REPUBLIC Reopened Nov. 25. FINEST HOTEL IN BAY CITY. Steam heat, Electric Bells and Lighting throughout. Rates, $159 to $2 00. Cor. Saginaw and Fourth Sts GEO, 7. SC HINDHETT, Prop Cutler House in New Hands. H. D. and F. H. Irish, formerly landlords at the New Livingston Hotel, at Grand Rapids, have leased the Cutler House, at Grand Haven, where they bespeak the cordial co-operation aud support of the traveling public. They will conduct the Cutler House as a strictly first-class house, giving every detail painstaking at- tention. Commercial House Iron Mountain, Mich. Lighted by Electricity, Heated by Steam. All modern convenience s. $2 per day. IRA A. BEAN, Prop. THE WIERENGO E. T. PENNOYER, Manager, MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN. Steam Heat, Electric light and bath rooms. Rates, $1.50 and $2.00 per day. A CLEAN SHAVE while you take a snooze is quickest acquired at FRED MARSH’S barber shop in Wonderly Building, at Grand Rapids, SELL THESE CIGARS and give customers good satisfaction. is MICHIGAN TRADESMAN renee Drugs--Chemicals MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY. Term expires C. A. Buesgs, Traverse City Dee. 31, 1896 S. E. PaRKILL, Owosso” - - Dee. 31, 1897 F. W. R. Perry, Detroit Dec. 31, 1#98 A. C. ScHUMACHER, Ann Arbor - Dee. 31, 1899 Gro. GunprRumM, Ionia - - - Dec. 3:1, 1900 President, S. E. PARKILL, Owosso. Secretary, F. W. R. Perry, Detroit. Treasurer, Geo. GUNDRUM, Ionia. Coming Examination Sessions—Detroit, Jan. 5 and 6; Grand Rapids, March 2 and 3; Star Island (Detroit), June—; Upper Peninsula, Aug. —. MICHIGAN STATE PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION. President, G. C. PHmiires, Armada. Secretary, B. ScoroupER, Grand Rapids. Treasurer, CHas. Mann, Detroit. Executive Committee—A. H. WEBBER, Cadillac; H. G. Cotman, Kalamazoo; Gro. J. Warp, St. Crarr; A. B. STEVENS, Detroit; F. W. R. Prrry, Detroit. The Drug Market. Atropine— Advanced 50c per ounce. Balsams—Peru is a trifle easier. Beans—Vanilla, market very strong and the tendency is toward higher prices and holders are not anxious sell- ers. Cantharides—Demand shows no par- ticular improvement, but values are well maintained. Cassia Buds—Consumptive demand 1s fairly satisfactory and the market is firm. Castor Oil—Values are steady. Cocaine—Prices have been reduced @5c per ounce, the reason being over- production and the large stocks abroad. Cream Tartar—Prices firm at hands of manufacturers. Cubeb Berries—Dull but steady. Essential Oils—The market is none too active and there is room for im- provement, but still general trading has been somewhat better. Few of the changes incident to the beginning of the new year are of more than ordinary importance. Anise is lower. Sassafras is marked by an easier feeling. Flowers—-General market quiet. Gums—Asafoetida, active and firm. Camphor, fairly active at the reduction mentioned last week, but market is more or less unsteady. Iodine— Business is of average volume in a jobbing way and manufacturers’ quotations for resublimed continue steady. Juniper Berries—Fair jobbing de- mand as to smail parcels and values are firm at the former range. Leaves—Short buchu, fair consump- tive demand and prices steady. Senna is having a good demand. Consuming demand is light for descriptions other than above and the general market may be said to be quiet. Lycopodium—Market is barely steady, due to abundant stocks and exceedingly inactive demand. Manna—Market strong at the recent advance, prices being well maintained, and some business has been going for- ward, as to consumers, at the improved quotations. Morphine—Jobbing demand has kept on improving and the movement into consuming channels has been fair, with manufacturers’ prices ruling steady. Opium—Market still exceedingly quiet. Quicksilver—Market fairly steady. Roots—Gentian, easier. Same is true of golden seal. Blood root is said to be practically out of the market, and powdered has gone up. Salicin—The only inquiry is for small jobbing parcels. Prices are unchanged but fairly steady. Seeds—Coriander is showing some activity, but the tone of the market is lower. Spermaceti—Quiet steady. Sugar of Milk—Market remains ac- tive, there being a good demand both as to home consumption and export, but business is confined to small pro- portions, on account of the light avail- able stocks. Quotations are unchanged but firm. but reasonably a Why Women Are Not Adapted to the Drug Business.* in a certain pharmaceutical journal there recently appeared an article with the same title as the one I have an- nounced. It was written by a Miss——, and it was evident from its tone that the fair writer was meeting, and, let us hope, surmounting, many and _ serious obstacles to the attainment of a full realization of her ambition to be a **pill-roller.’’ I regret you have not all read the article referred to, but I shall endeavor to have you know what was said therein by my references to the same. I take direct exception to several statements made by this writer, and in some of these exceptions | believe there exists excellent argument as to why women are not, as a Class, fitted for the duties and requirements of the phar- macist. In the first place, while the statement that ‘‘statistics show that the great ma- jority of wage-earning women have others dependent upon them for sup- port’? may go unquestioned, it can have but little, if any, bearing upon an argument in this instance, for statistics will not show that women who desire to become pharmacists are, even in the majority of cases, ferced to wage-earn- ing that they may provide food and clothing for others. On the contrary, the years of unremunerative apprentice- ship, which are as unavoidabie as _ they are necessary, and the expenses of ac- quiring an adequate pharmaceutical education, make it incumbent upon one to have some means for existence. Neither can the laudable ambition to be possessed of the proverbial corner drug store be gratified from the earn- ings of the drug clerk. True, there are a few such instances on record, but in the great majority of cases all this is clearly contemplated when the start is made. Hence, the argument that the ranks of pharmacy should be open to women, that an additional means of wage-earning for the support of others might be created, is a weak one. When the unfortunate necessity for wage- earning by women exists, there is no in- dividual entitled to greater encourage- ment, assistance or respect, but, lock- ing at it from an unprejudiced stand- point, one cannot but admit that phar- macy, in the abstract, does not pro- vide a means of existence for some years after it is entered upon; and I might add that there are but compara- tively few male apprentices to the drug business who contemplate providing for the existence of others until such time in the future when, having completed their studies and entered upon the en- joyment of the large (?) salaries paid their kind, they create family obliga- tions with new mouths to feed annually. Continuing the argument, and_con- ceding that the average woman who en- ters upon the study and learning of pharmacy does not do so from a neces- sity of wage-earning, I cannot but utter a word of warning. The ambition of the average woman is granted to be to acquire all the accomplishments pos- sible, both useful and ornamental, to enjoy the sweets of life, to command the homage of man and the world and to eventually ‘‘marry some good fellow and be happy ever afterward.’’ To be- come a pharmacist, woman must dis- entangle herself considerably from the “poetry of life,’’ and to say that she must get down to the ‘‘stern realities of life’’ when she takes up the _profes- sion of pharmacy is but expressing it mildly. *Paper read by H. D. Dietrich at annual conven- tion Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association, The writer of the article referred to asks that ‘‘the world recognize the fact that woman is compelled to seek em- pluyment side by side with man and that it give her the same chance and consideration that it shows to him.’’ Be it so, by all means, and if women will persist in becoming pharmacists then let them do so ‘‘side by side’’ with men. Let them begin at the age of ‘“sweet sixteen’’ or earlier to assume the duties of the drug apprentice—to sweep and dust the store, clean the windows, scrub the sidewalk, carry the coal, chop the wood, run the errands, ham- mer the vanilla bean for four weary hours, take a twenty-pound shovel and mix the horse and cattle powder, and an ax to break up into salable shape the caustic soda, charge the soda fountain, yank the boxes up and down the ceilar steps, and withal begin the day’s work at 6:30 a. m., only to end it after sixteen or eighteen hours of ‘* work that is work, ’’ and ther. either walk to her home a long way off or seek for rest on a cot ina dingy room either back of or above the store. Ye gods! this is serving an ap- prenticeship ‘‘side by side’’ with man, and I will leave it to ninety-nine drug- gists of every hundred who have served an apprenticeship whether this picture is overdrawn or not. Oh, no, such an apprenticeship is not the kind woman is seeking, and the man who would require it of a beauti- ful little woman would be justly termed a brute. What a woman wants is a spe- cial sort of an apprenticeship—one ar- ranged for her benefit. But this work must be done, and if not by the ‘‘lady’’ apprentice then either by the proprietor, his right bower or by a _ second and probably otherwise unnecessary adjunct in the shape of the small boy. ‘The fair writer quoted concedes that, to be a_ successful pharmacist, woman must be unusually well and strong— able to stand long hours and a great deal of drudgery; but women who as- pire to become pharmacists are seldom built that way. Woman as a pharmacist is a beautiful picture, my friends, but as an appren- tice to pill-rolling and a dead-sure thing it don’t go, and | would ask here whether in the vocabulary of woman there is language sufficiently express- ive for use when a little ‘‘pillulet’’ which is being carefully and lovingly rolled between the fingers drops to the floor and rolls out of sight under the prescription counter, or when a pre- scription for sixty capsules or twenty- four suppositories is presented at five minutes before twelve, just as she is about to escape for the last car? I fear not. If woman actually desires to be a druggist, then, by all means, let it be as suggested by this writer, ‘‘side by side with man. That alone will cure many a woman of her ambition in this direction. I do not want to be misunderstood in this matter. For woman I have the most profound admiration; for woman I would readily yield every point of van- tage, and believe me, it is solely be- cause of my undying love for woman that I would raise my voice against her submitting to the indignities heaped not only upon the average apprentice, but the matured, full-grown, all-wool- and-yard-wide drug clerk as well. I would save her the aching heart, the weary body, the tired head and the soiled, calloused hands of the drug clerk ; and all these are inevitable, for to slightly paraphrase the language of the poet, ‘‘He (or she) who enters here leaves all hope behind.”’ CINSENC ROOT Highest price paid by PECK BROS. Write us. A Seed and Havana Cigar as nearly perfect as can be made. The filler is entirely long Havana of the finest quality—with selected Sumatra Wrapper. Regalia Conchas, 4% inch, $58.00 M. Rothschilds, 4% inch, 65.00 M. Napoleons, 54inch, 70.00 M. All packed 50in a box. We invite trial orders. Morrisson, Plummer & Go. 200 TO’206 RANDOLPHE€srT., CHICAGO. THE JIM A DURABLE WALLCOATING | FOR PLAIN TINTING AND DECORATING IN RELIEF : “Yuin f iT a a HAMMELL’S LITTLE DRUMMER AND a HAMMELL’S CAPITAL CIGARS ful, Wall Finish is put up in handsome & <2 HAMMELL are made of the best imported stock. GYPONE..... The Permanent, Sanitary, Beauti- Well-Advertised Cement Base colored lithographed packages, which are an ornament as shelf or window goods, and help to sell the goods, thus enabling the dealer who handles GYPSINE to realize a quick and handsome profit. Wall FINISH C0., erand Rapids, Mich, Sole Makers of GYPSINE. get: M ICHIGAN TRADESMAN Advanced—Po. Bl URRENT. oodroot. Morphis, SP.&W...1 0 Acidum —— orphia, 8.N.¥.Q.& ee Aceticum.. 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Tab 20 | Valeria g-po.30 Capsici F 8, po. @ SASAOUD -- 8@ 10] Zi na, German. @ 2%|Car ructusB,po 15 e sii A Gummi Zingiber a CUT 15@ 20 oun ei po. 15 — = ; oe Ist picked. . giber jf. 4 16 | Cera ‘AI; No. 40..... = ~ 12 olubl Acacia’ a camca. 8 - Ante Semen ” = a F.. 30@ 3 e xtracts aa. cons, Be Aplum (graveleo 5 @. 12 | Cassia Fructus a ©) ER. wins ne ird ons ‘ Cc : ve a — Barb. po.20@28 60@ 80| Carui..:.....)!po. i : io _ Gotacouan , 3 emon — Cape .... po. 15 14@ 18|Cardamon..... po.18 10@ ‘cee e 10 a] ra loe, Socotri. @ 12|Coriandrum.....| ||! 1 12 Chl Orn... 45 nl e anieran | -po. 40 @ 30 Canara 1 2@ 1 75 pene t wie sauibbs 60@ 63 Assafcetida.... po. 3¢ 55@ 60 Gudoni is Sativa.. i 3 8@ 1 Ch oral Hyd Crst. . 1 @ 1 3 F Benzoinum --Po. 30 2B@ 5} C ee - 41 Ci cer te ng | 3 © or making brilli Catechu, ts... 2.2 50@ = | Di opodium ...... 5@ 1 00 nchonidine, paw 20 25 Lemon. lant syrups of Cateehu i @ 2B eae Odorate... 2 no : 12 Cocatng sae 4 25 our sock precipitates will f Orange and atechu, Ks. oe @ 14| Fenu A 00 | Corks, Me 3 2 e extracts. orm in usin ee Sle pe ww ooh raat -: soda fountsin syrups. os um. 5 ot aaa as a Cie eee rice Galb po. 35 , grd....bb Me alee @ % per pound Galbanum........... g is Lobelia ....... 13% 3%q@ 4| ret a * @ 2 P 75c; per gal. $5.00. Rice ae aa Giga. Mo Creta, ta, precip. ae a CASROED ©) Se Ce po. 84 = Q@ & Sinapis Alb: Lan ae 4 oe We cs e 3 © re on Se en cee = 4 fo Sinapis Nigra oe 7@ : ae 50@ = S i Onli. po. $8'3003.50 2 406 2 50 “a Cupri Sulph....-.... Q x yrup dr 1 Shellac...... 50 2 40g 2 50 Frumenti, W te eee. a eS 10 1C Shellac, bleach en 40@ Frumenti. - D. Co. 2 0@ 2 E Tr Sulph eG 10@ 12 e Tra ched... 40@ F »DER uo | Emery, all --.. @ 9 gacanth ... 5 rumenti .. 2 00@ 2 25} Emer. — @ Cl eee 50@ 80 = 60. T. 1 25@ 1 50| Ere coh ea @ ; . P Absinthi . Juniperis Co. . T.. 1 65@ 2 00 Flake White” “PO. 40 30@ 3 e e Sapcaretan cx. pkg 25 Serge rere Ne 1 %@ 3 50 Galla. ite... 12@ ] Lobelia... 7 pkg 20 int Ope Galli... ... > @ 2 10 Gambier... @ 2B And the Majorum .... . pkg 95 | Vi mio nt ieee Gelatin, Sages: Cea 9 2% S ru Mentha Pip >a Pkg 3 mt Alba....... 1 ao 2 00 oe Sach. a @ 60 Thi p. entha Vir..oz. & 23 s on 2 09 | Glassware, flint, box 35@_ «60 is S Bie. a — pkg 95, | Floridash ee Less ae — ~ 60, 10&10 alter: yrup will be found t Tanacetumv o7. a 39 aa wool = brown. sth 60 ta! ative effects of the pelle all the hymus, V_.oz. DES | Nassau shes wool” 2 50@ 2 75 | Glyeérina 2 aS aoe me cleo. We cuarauiee ©) i Magnesia Vel TTlage........... Grana Pa) seeeee 6 ve 19@ : yrups to be u e guarantee oe so wo earings @200| Homiiae 8B 5 aes enna tee jbe_ unchangeable and will Carb p naeee e a g xtra yellow cule @ 110 ae Chior Mite 55 per pound tae K. & M.. Oe 22| wool. actin rene ae Chlor en @ % Price per pound 1% 50c; per gal. e, Jennings ee tirase Ghooee oss os oe os: = = nd 2% 75c; $3.50. a i. at oo wool, 5 | Hydraag A “oe aS per gal. $4.50. Absinthi — Hard, for slat @ B raagUnguent 2 & Creare — Mn .. Yell € use. bo iydrar: um 4@ 55 OEP Am a ow R @ ‘gyrum. 55 = ae 25@ 350) slate us eef, for %5 | Ichthyobolla, Am... @ 60 Serta, Amare . 8 00@ 8 25 he @ 140 tee ac ene im... F 3s 150 © e rr. Auranti Corte: 2 20@ 2 2 Syrups I ne, Resubi...... 1 00 ©) a rte 30 | Ac P' odoform............ 3 80@ 3 e fa os joese Auranti Gories oe “liueee Bay @ 470 © er Sursophyii Sg 25) |Zineibern nn Lyeopodinin...-. $06 ns d 53@ 58 ecac O 5 © esis see ' Fi quor coos oso 30 | 63| Khel Aro @ 60) “drarg toda dO) Git namonii 2 @ 2 50} Smilax Offi @ 50 Laanenieenin ets Pt ul ronella. . 2 25@ 2 50 | Sene; cinalis... 50@ : Magnesia, S rsinit 10@ 12 : 38@ 40 Scilla. Pte iia a: peels : 60 | Magnesia, Sui bh 3 e HB eee eee! g . Mannia, S Sulph,bbl @ 1% ©) i 6 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN GROCERY PRICE CURRENT. The prices quoted in this list are for the trade only, in such quantities as are usually purchased by retail dealers. possible to give quotations suitable for a erage prices for aver2ge conditions of purchase. those who have poor credit. our aim to make this feature of the greatest possible use to dealers. They are prepared just before going to press and are an accurate index of the local market. 1 conditions of purchase, and those below are given as representing av- Cash buyers or those of strong credit usually buy closer than Subscribers are earnestly requested to point out any errors or omissions, as it is It is im- AXLE GREASE. doz. gross I hee 55 6 00 eee Oe 60 7 00 a cere 50 5 50 ars 75 9 00 abe Golden, tin pee % 9 00 as oe So Fea ik ace canal 55 6 00 BAKING POWDER. Absolute. 2 45 eo am. 85 Poe ee 1 50 Acme. 44 lb cans 3 doz.. % lb cans 3 doz 1 1b cans 1 doz.. El Purity. iq lb cans per doz......... % % lb cans per doz ........ 1 20 1° Te cans per doz......... 2 00 Home. 1g lb cans 4 doz case...... 35 % lb cans 4 doz case...... 55 Ib cans 2 doz Case...... 90 Our Leader. Sep eeea..: cs... 45 ree v6) : oe. 1 50 Peerless. ae eee 85 BASKETS. Per = Standard Bushel.......... 12 OE 1s Market.. 30 3 50 4 00 5 00 wh ushe!, bamboo de?’ ry. 3% bushel, bamboo del'ry. 1 bushel, bamboo dei’ry. Tron strapped, -0c extra. Diamond Clothes, 30x16... 2 50 Braided Splint, 30x16..... 4 00 BATH BRICK. maecceeee 70 ee 80 BLUING. 1 doz. Counter Boxes..... 4 12 doz. Cases, per gro...... 4 50 BROOFIS. ie... 1 90 No. 2 Carpet...... a 1% oe 2 ee. 1 50 ee... 115 Peer ON 2 00 Gommon Whisk............ 7 Denes Wee... ....-..... 80 Warehouse. .......... . 28 CAKE FROSTING. Nacretoin, per doz......... 2 40 Two doz. in case assorted flav- ors—lemon, vanilla and rose. CANDLES CANNED GOODS. Manitowoc Peas. Lakeside Marrowfat....... Lakeside E. J.. Lakeside, Cham. of Eng.. Lakeside. Gem, Ex. Sifted. CHOCOLATE. Walter Baker & Co.’s. German Sweet Premium. . Breakfast ‘Cocoa CLOTHES LINES. Cotton, 40 ft, per doz....... 1 Cotton, 50 ft, per doz....... Cotton, 60 ft, per doz....... Cotton, 70 it, por das....... Cotton, 80 ft, per doz....... Jute, 60 ft, per @on......:... Jute, 72 ft, per doz....-.: Ss 1 00 1 30 140 1 6 RBSSENS RE oe ) CHEESE. COUPON BOOKS. ones ee @ Ana ey 9%@ Gold a Medi. el ie Ideal . Se @ Jersey .. eo @ Lenawee............ @ Oakland —: cece @ Riverside... ae @ Sparta... oes @ Springdale oo @ PO oe @ 9 eee weeeecs te g ~~ Tradesman Grade. Limburger. ........ @ 15 50 books, any denom.... 1 50 Pineapple...... 60 @ % 100 books, any denom.... 2 50 Sap Hage .-.......-- @ 2 ‘ - eons. any denom....1) - Chicory. : ooks, any Genom....20 Bulk 5 ‘Economic Grade. sats . 50 books, any denom. 1 50 CATSUP. 100 books, any denom. 1. 2 50 Columbia, pinte.......... 425] 500 books, any denom....11 50 Columbia, % pints.......... 2 50 1,000:books, any denom....20 00 CLOTHES PINS. sai Gere boxes. - 45 NI COCOA SHELLS. acre : wn hee.. .. 2% aE Less quantity............ 3 Pound packages......... 4 Universal Grade. CREAM TARTAR. sia aiaes - seg Strictly Pure, wooden boxes. 35 *0 DOOKS, any denom.... 100 books, any denom.... 2 50 Strictly Pure, tin boxes... .. 37 500 books, any denom....11 50 COFFEE. 1,000 books, any denom....20 00 Green. Superior Grade. anil 50 books, any denom.... 1 50 109 books, any denom.... 2 50 500 books, any denom....11 50 99 | 1,000_books, any denom....20 00 Santos. ae as 19 ee ee eee 20 Pree ws se 22 Pee oo 23 Mexican and Guatamala. Fair | ogee 22 as. 24 Maracaibo. Pee 23 eee. 24 Java. Interior . So... Private Growth.............-. 27 emeeetiee. cc. 28 Mocha. meen... Arabian . Clark-Jewell-Wells Co.’s Brands Fifth Avenue..... oe Jewell’s Arabian Mocha....30 Wells’ Mocha and Java..... = Wells’ Perfection Java Leader Blend.. 15 Worden Grocer Co.’ 8 ; Brands Quaker Mandehling Java. .3t uaker Mocha and Java....29 oko Mocha and Java......2% Quaker Golden Santos.. “23 State House Blend.......... 22 Package. Below are given New York prices on package coffees, to which the wholesale dealer adds the local freight from New York to your shipping = giving you credit on the nvoice for the amount of freight buyer pays from the market in which he purchases to his shipping point, including weight of package. In 60 lb, cases the list is 10c per 100 lbs. above the ie in full cases. —— ss. oe ae - 14450 MeL eughtin’s cic. 14 50 Extract. Valley me. 4 gross ..... % Felix % gr 1 5 Hummel’s Ffoil % ross... Hummel’s tin % gross.. 1 43 Kneipp Malt Coffee. 11b. packages, 50 lb. cases 9 1 1b, packages, 1001b. cases 9 CONDENSED MILK. Gail Borden Eagle......... 7 00 COE ive ceere ss cate ee ces 6B NN ieee re seca 5 7% Cees 2... 4 50 OM oes eo 42 Wr ie ees 3 35 Coupon Pass Books, Can be made to represent any denomination from $10 down. SP BREESE. ccc 100 PO OORS...... 25.0... kk. 2 00 10 HOOKS... 2. 0. 3 00 Dee ee. 6 Oe 10 00 mee beavis... .--.. 2 17 50 Credit Checks. 500, any one denom’n..... 3 00 1000, any one denom’n..... 5 00 2000, any one — . § 00 Steel punch. on BD DRIED FRUITS—DONESTIC Apples. Brerieg ky @3 Evaporated 50 lb boxes. @ 4 California Fruits. Aron 11K%@ Blackberries........... poner coe ese be 6 @ — Coca ss eee eyes NG 9 Pitted Gherries........ is. Raspberries............ 100-120 25 lb boxes....... @ 90-100 25 Ib boxes....... @ 514 80 - 90 25 Ib boxes....... @ 5% 70 - 80 25 lb boxes......-. @ 6% 60 - 70 25 lb boxes... .... @ 6% 50 - 60 25 1b boxes....... @7™% 40 - 50 25 lb boxes....... @ 7% 30 - 40 25 1b boxes...... @ i¢ cent less in bags Raisins. London Layers 3 Crown. 1 London Layers 5 Crown. 2 Dehesias 3 Loose Muscatels 2 Crown 5 Loose Muscatels 3Crown 614 Loose Muscatels4Crown 7% FOREIGN. Currants. Pees DOM... @ 4% Vostizzas 50 lb cases......@ 4% Cleaned, bulk .....-.....3 @ 6% Cleaned, packages........ @ 6% Peel. Citron American 101b bx @14 Lemon American 10 lb bx @12 Orange American 101b bx @12 Raisins. Ondura 28 ib boxes...... Sultana 1 Crown........ Sultana 2Crown ...... Sultana 3Crown,....... FARINACEOUS GOODS. Parina. Bigk 2. 3 Grits. Walsh-DeRoo Co.’s....... 2 25 Hominy. OES eo 3 2 Flake, 50 lb. drums....... 1 50 Lima Beans. Dried Maccaroni and Vermicelli. Domestic, 10 lb. box...... 60 Imported, 25 Ib. box.. ...2 50 Pearl Barley. iGomiteon -.. oo. ase. 1% Chester .. ... 2 Empire ...... 2% Peas. Green. Pu.......-......4.- 80 Slit, por i... oo... 2% Rolled Oats. Rolled Avena, bbl......4 00 Monarch, bbl Se Monarch, % bbl Sess cue 1 88 Private brands, bbl..... 3 25 Private brands, %bbl..... 1% Quaker, cases............. 3 20 Souders’. Oval bottle, with corkscrew. Best in the world for the money. Regular Grade Sago. GLUE. oe... 4 er doz. East India........... 3% | Jackson Liquid, 1 oz... tee 65 Wheat. Jackson Liquid, 20z....... 98 Cracked, bulk............. Jackson Liquid, 3.0z....... 1 380 242 Ib packages........... 2 40 GUNPOWDER. e Fish. Rifle—Dupont’s. . ees Media else os eg ss cau ol 4 00 Georges cured......... @4 Wisi? Mere ee 2 B Georges genuine...... @ 4% | Quarter Kegs...... ils gnu os 1 25 Georges selected...... @5 Rae ea a et 30 Strips or bricks.......5 @8 | % lb cans................... 18 Halibut. Chunks...... 10 Choke Bore—Dupont’s. Se a : 9 ck os Herrin co Leese eee tid ses ie ey care Holland white oe keg. 60 Half OR 2 25 Holland white hoops | bbl. 8 00} Quarter Kegs............... 1 23 Norwegian. ae PiD Cans... .-.... . Hound 100 tbe............. 2 50 Round 4) Ybe......-...... 1 30 Eagle Duck—Dupont’s. CGN oct pie oa ss 14 Mackerel. ee es ee ae : = met eee... c.. 11 00 & ORS... . eee ee eee eee eee Nat Hibs 3 4 70 | Quarter Kegs................ 2 2 wat oes i 3) peens.... 45 i 8 06 Mae ie... 3 50 HERBS. Ne. Me. So... 95 Pammy 90 108.........-+;<- MN ee cist egies 15 Family 10 lbs.............. PN ecu aang 15 Sardines. Russian kegs.............. 55 INDIGO. Stockfish. No. 1, 100 1b. bales......... 10% | Madras, 5 Ib boxes......... 55 No. 2, 100 1b. bales......... 84 |S. F.,2,3and5lb boxes.... 50 ‘wine 475 o. fe No. 1 40 Ibe..20020.000.00 22 JELLY. Ot Me No.1 8lbs..... ot 53 15 lb WUING ec sce 30 Whitefish 17 = — pests cs ee, 34 — No. No.2 Fem Sls pas... 60 ie ee © a 40 lbs... 2... 290 260 110 LYE. oe... 80 73 35 Sive-.....2- 67 61 31 | Condensed, 2 doz .......... 1 20 Condensed, 4 doz........... 2 FLAVORING EXTRACTS : LICORICE. Jennings . D.C. Vanilla | Pure » 205... 1 20 14 Bos....<. 1 50 10 40z.. ...2 00 6 07z......3 00 MINCE MBAT. No. 8...4 00 No. 10. .6 00 Ideal, 3 doz. in case......... 2 25 - 223> MATCHES. || No. 37.2 00 1|No. 47.2 40 ee Match Co.’s brine, 0. 9 OUIMNG?. 0652... 0 5.055, 1 6 D. C. Lemon _—- BEOr : = Yo. me fe 0 2 o2.. 71! Bxport Parlor.............. 4 00 Sos....-. 1 00 402,. ...1 40 MOLASSES. a... 2 00 B No. 8...2 40 New Orleans. No. PICKLES. Medium. Barrels, 1,200 count........ 3 50 Half bbls, 600 count........ 22 Small. Barrels, 2,400 count........ 4 50 Half bbis, 1,200 count...... 2% PIPES. Glew; NO: 210 5. et 1 70 Clay, T. D. full count...... 65 O08, INO. Soc. os, 1 POTASH. 48 — in case. Babbitt : . 400 Penna Sait ere se 3 00 RICE. Domestic. Carolina head.............. 634 Carolina No.1.. oe Carolina —_ Se. --. 4% Broken. . “oe oo = Imported. Japan, aes 5% aepen, NOS... cc anes NO { Boece ee ee 4% SALERATUS. a 60 lbs. in box. Church’s . : .-3 3C PCM ee ce 3 15 POWaRIN SS se 3 30 Weyer Soe. ee 3 00 SAL SODA. Granulated, bbis........ Granulated, 100 lb cases.. 4 30 Lump, bbls 1 Lump, 145lb kegs.......... 1 10 SEEDS. NRO ee cs 13 Canary, Smyrna........... 4 GN oo a 8k. 8 10 Cardamon, Malabar ..... 80 Hemp, Russian.......... 4 Mixed Bird............5,: 4% Mustard, white....... ... 6% WOOpy ow) eck 8 —— pele al ecsiuicte eas Souter, 2 5 Cuttie Bone... ... 2.502... 20 SNUFP. Scotch, in bladders......... 37 Maccaboy, POGATR oo 35 French Rappee, in jars..... 43 SYRUPS. Corn. Mergers. 5 es 13 Half bblis..... fio oa chat 15 Pure Cane. — ese eee eee cee 16 ee eck oe ae 20 Choice | p>) "SPICES. Whole Sifted. Allspice .. oe e Cassia, China in mats...... 10 Cassia, Batavia in bund... 20 Cassia, Saigon in rolls...... 32 Cloves, Amboyna...........15 Cloves, Zanzibar............ 9 Mace, Batavia ... ... ..... 60 Nutmegs, fancy........... -60 Wutmegs, No. 1... ... ....... FO Nutmegs, No. 2.. . 45 Pepper, Singapore, black... / Pepper, Singapore, white. . 2 Pepper, net... 50.405 55.02., 10 Pure Ground in Bulk. See Cassia, Batavia .. Cassia, Saigon.. Cloves, Amboyna....... ... 20 Cloves, Zanzibar ........... 15 Ginger, African .......... 15 Ginger, Cochin. .:..-...2)..20 Ginger, Jamaica. ........... ] Mace, Batayia.... .......2. Mustard, Eng. and Trieste. “$0 Mustard, Trieste... cs 25 Nutmegs, PCS te te 40@*0 Pepper, Sing., black ....10@14 Pepper, Sing., white.. - 15@18 Pepper, Cayenne........ 17@20 RO es ete teaches 18 SODA. eee es 5% Sone. s English buh oon cS eeeesc 4% MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 2! SALT. Diamond Crystal. Cases, 24 3-lb boxes......... 1 60 Barrels, 100 31bbags......2 75 Barrels, 40 7 lbbags...... 2 50 Butter, 56 1b bags........... 65 Butter, 20 14 1b bags........ 3 00 Butter, 280 1b bbis.......... 2 50 Common Grades. Mis teSeens. scl. 2 60 GOSID- sacks... .......-... 1 8 28 IF) Seeks... eek 1 70 Worcester. 50-4 Yb. cartons. ......... 33 115 2%1lb. sacks..... \ 4 OS tp seeks. ... 2... 3 1 2 14 1h. SAexR..... ..2.:..35 50 S070 10, 88CKS........:.... 3 50 28 Ib. linen sacks............ 32 56 lb. linen sacks.. Bulk in barreis.............. Warsaw. 56-lb dairy in drill bags..... 30 28-lb dairy in drill bags..... 15 Ashton. 56-lb dairy in iinen sacks 60 Higgins. 56-lb dairy in linen sacks... 60 Solar Rock. 56-lb sacks.. oan ee Common Fine. SBStRAW oc 60 Manistee 2. ce 60 Kingsford’s Corn. 40 1-lb pacKages........ i 20 1 lb packages............. 614 Kingsford’s Silver Gloss. 40 1-lb.packages............. 6% Sib bores eo 7 Diamond. 64 10c packages ........... 5 00 128 5e packages......... .. 5 00 32 10c and 64 5c packages...5 00 Common Corn. me 1b bOxes....-..... ....... 5 a0-ib DOXeS...........-...... 4% Common Gloss. 1-tb packages..............- 4% Sib packages............... 4% Gib packages............... 514 40 and 50 lb boxes........... 2% Baer 2. 2% SOAP. Laundry. Armour’s Brands. Armour’s Family.......... 270 Armour’s Laundry........ 32 Armour’s Comfort......... 2 80 Armour’s White, 100s...... 6 25 Armour's White, 50s....... 3 20 Armour’s Woodchuck .... 2 55 Armour’s Kitchen Brown. 2 00 Armour’s Mottled German 2 40 Jas. S. Kirk & Co.’s Brands. American Family, wrp’d...3 33 American Family, plain....3 27 Lautz Bros. & Co.'s Brands. a ce 2 8 I 5 75 Marsenien. -:.. 5... 4 00 NORGE oe iss 3 70 Henry Passolt’s Brand. Single oa. Te 2 85 5 box lots, delivered... ... 2 80 10 box lots, delivered....... 25 25 hex lots. delivered 2 65 & Chute’s Brand. Thompson Stigie bos). =... 3 00 5 box lot, delivered........ 2 9% 10 box lot, delivered ......2 55 25 box lot, delivered: ...-...2 @ Wolverine Soap Co.'s Brands, Single ay ae 2 5 box lots, delivered... 2 10 box lots, delivered.. oe Allen B. Wrisley’s Brands. Old Country, 80 1-lb. bars.. ; 15 Good Cheer, 60 1-lb. bars. . Uno, 100 %-lb. bars.......... 2 80 Doll, 100 10-oz. bars......... 2 2 Scouring. Sapolio, kitchen, 3 doz ..... 2 40 Sapolio, hand, 3doz........ 2 40 SUGAR. Below are given New York prices on sugars, to which the wholesale dealer adds the local freight from New York to your shipping point, giving you credit on the invoice for the amount of freight buyer pays from the market in which he purchases to his shipping point, including 20 pounds for the weight ot the barrel. te ORE ee, 4 87 / Granulated in bbls... ...... 4 25 Granulated in bags......... 4 25 Fine Granulated............ 4 x5 Extra Fine Granulated..... 437 Extra Coarse ee oe Diamond Confec. A........ 4 2 Confec. Sunaenk A, Sages 4 12 Le a + 00 De es 4 00 Me So 4 00 RO. Ooo cas os oe 3 94 Be ee cee 3 87 TABLE SAUCES. Lea & Perrin’s, large..... 475 Lea & Perrin’s, small..... 2 7 Halford, latwe............ 37% Halford small....... ..... 2 25 Salad Dressing, large..... 4 55 Salad Dressing, small..... 2 6 TOBACCOS. Cigars. G. J. Johnson Cigar Co.’s brand. cw H. = = Drug Co. iplieaae Quint Cc oe oee ell-Wells Co.’s ea New Brick 35 VINEGAR. beroux Cider. 10 Robinson's Cider, 40 grain....10 Robinson’s Cider, 50 grain. ..12 WICKING. No. 0, pergross.............. 25 NO: E, per @rogs. 35... . 5... 30 NO. 2, per eross. ee 40 No.3, per gross... ..-. 6: 75 Fish and Oysters Fresh Fish. Per lb Whitefish ........ @ $ Trout ..... @ 8 Black Bass @ 10 Halibut ....... @ 15 Ciscoes or Her @ 4 BIgcise @ il Live Lobster. @ 16 Boiled Lobster...... @ 18 oe... @ 10 acaeek..-......... @ 8 No. 1 Pickerel...... @ 8 Pike. ..... ae Ss Smoked W Hite). | @ 8 Red Snapper........ @ 13 Col River Salmon.. @ 15 Mackerel .......... @ 20 Oysters in Cans. FP, H. Counts. ......- @ 35 F. J. D. Selects...... @ wz aoe Ck... @ 22 F. J. D. Standards... @ 20 AOGHOIS, 2......0.-5. @ 18 Standards... ....... @ 16 Favorite ....:....4. @ 14 Oysters in Bulk. Connie... .........,. 2 00 Extra Selects........ 1 60 Sag aca sues ss beideeees 1 40 Mediu 110 Baltimore Standards 95 CR a cs ewe 1 25 Surimpe...- >... -...- @ 12 Shell Goods. Oysters, per 100....... 1; 1 50 Clams, per 100....... 1 00 Candies. Stick Candy. bis. pails Stare 5.02... d4@Z Standard H. H...... d4@ 7 Standard Twist..... 6 @7 Cut Boat. :.:...... TH@ 8% eases Extra... @ 8% Boston Cream...... @ 8% Mixed Candv. Competition......... @ 6 DtRePG @ 6% WGMOr oo. ce @7 COMBOIVG...<.. 6... . @i Royal .. .. @i% Ribbon. .... hae @ 8% Bremen 256i. @s Cut Leal... -. i... 5. @s English Hock..... .. @ 8 Kindergarten....... @ 8% French Cream...... @ 9 Dandy Pan....... >. @i0 Valley Cream.. .... @13 Fancy—In Bulk. Lozenges, plain..... @ 8% Lozenges, printed. . @ 8% Choe. Drops. ....... @l4 Choc. Monumentals @12% Gam Drope......... @5 Moss Drops......... @i7% SOUL Drops. .....:... @ 8k Emiperiais @ 8% Fancy—In 5 - Boxes. Lemon Drops... @i wour Drope......... @5v Peppermint Drops.. @60 Chocolate Drops.... @65 H. M. Choc. Drops.. @i Gum: Drops. ........ @35 Licorice Drops...... @i A. B. Licorice — @5v Lozenges, plain.. @d5 Lozenges, printed.. @bu Imperials ee ewe. @bo Po le ee @65 Cream Har.........; @- 0 Molasses Bar ... @50 Hand Made Creams. 80 @w Plain Creams.. 60 @s0 Decorated Creams.. @9 Strime Rock........ . @b60 Burnt Almonds..... 135 @ Wintergreen Berries @A5 ramels. No. 1 wrapped, 2 Ib. coc cane @30 7 1 —. 3 Ib. ea Se cid aan @45 No. "2 wrapped, 2 Ib. Fresh Meats. Beef. Carcass ...--. 1: : . 54@7 Fore quarters 4@6 Hind quarters........ 6 @i% Loms No. 2... 2.2... 8 @12 HAMS. 0s... GD MOM 54E@ 6% Checks... 4... 4@5 Pisses 23. @4 Pork. Dressed . 20... 5. 384%@ 134 Bema oe e @ Shoulders. . Eee @5 Leaf Lard.. aa @ 5% Mutton. Caressa oc . 6 as Spring Tamba: 2.0.10. 7 @8 Veal. Carcass _.:.... oo 2 ao Crackers. The N. Y. Biscuit Co. quotes as follows: Butter. Seymour Xx... 6 Seymour XXX, 31b. carton 6% Family XXX 6 Family XR, '31b carton. 6% Salted SEN... 8... 6 Salted XXX,3lbecarton... 6% ja. Soda XXX . 634 Soda XXX, 3 1b carton. 6% Soda, City. ee ee 7% Zephyrette. . oc. AO Long Island Wafers....... 11 L. Il. Wafers, 1 lb carton .. 12 yster. Square Oyster, XXX. . 6 Sq. Oys. XXX, 1 lb carton. 7 Farina Oyster, XXX....... 6 SWEET GOODS—Boxes. Animale... 6.00... 11% Bent’s Cold Water......... 13 Hetle Hoge ooo ot. os. 8 Cocoanut a: 1. 9 Coffee Cakes. . Coc Sag Frosted Honey. Oe eet ea. 12 Graham Crackers ......... 8 Ginger Snaps, XXX round. 7 Ginger Snaps, XXX city... 7 Gin. Snps,XXX homemade 7 Gin. Snps,XXX scalloped.. 7 Ginger Vania............ impornals ........ Jumpbles, Honey. ee Molasses Cakes............ Marshmallow ............. 15 Marshmallow Creams..... 16 Pretzels, hand made ..... 8% Pretzelettes, LittleGerman 6% Sugar Cake... 8... 8 MUIMMION 8. tos... 12 Sears’ inmeh. oj... : 3... 7% Sears’ Zephyrette.. ..... .. 10 Vanities Sauare........... 8% Vanilla Wafers . .. & Pecan Wafers............-. 16 Mruse Cottee:.... 5... ........ 10 Mixed Picni¢............... 10% Cream Jumbles ............ 11% Boston Ginger Nuts........ 8% Chimmie Fadden.......... 10 Pineapple Glace. ...... 5... 16 Grains and Feedstufis Wheat. Week, 85 Winter Wheat Flour. Local Brands. oon... 5 2 pecond Patent. <... 2.0... 475 So 4 55 Cleae ee 4 00 RO eae Buckwheat . 1... ooo Rye 2 65 Subject to usual cash dis- count. Flour in bbls.,25¢ per bbl. ad- ditional. Worden Grocer Co.'s meee. ERROR See 4 70 MEMOMGE Mo 4 Tu CUGKer Ke 4 7u Spring Wheat Flour. Oiney & Judson ’'s Brand. Ouse, 3 eo 5 00 Ceresuta, 248. ose ou 220 Cercsata, 4g) 0 01. 4 89 Ball-Barnhart-Putman’s Brand. Grand Republic, 3s........ 5 00 Grand Repubiie, HS. i Grand Republic, 4es........ 4 80 Worden Grocer Co.’s Brand. Laurel, 4gs.. 5 00 Laurel, 44s. rey Laurel, Te iaehl ig 4 80 Lemon & Wheeler Co.’s Brand. PUraR, 368. 2s... 5 UO Parisian, ce cee 4 90 Puriian. 66... ae Meal. Ge 1 7% CoA OIee 2 Ov Feed and Millstuffs. St. Car Feed. screened . 1 00 No. 1 Cora and Oats....... 46 30 Unbolted Corn Meal. 10 Ww Winter Wheat Bran... ... 9 00 Winter Wheat Middlings.. " Ou MGLOCHINR 8 Ou The 0. EK. Brown Mili Co. quotes as follows: New Corn. Cae foes... oo 22 Less than car lots......... 25 Oats. Car its. we 20 Cariots; clipped............ 22 Less than car lots......... 24 Hay. No. 1 Timothycariots...... 10 00 No. 1 Timothy, ton lots. ...11 Ww Fruits. Oranges. Fancy Seedlings Mexicans 150-176-200 @3 2 Cal. Seedlings....... 2 75@3 Ou Lemons. Strictly choice 36Us.. @2 50 Strictly choice 300s.. @2 50 Paucy oe8...... ... @3 vv Ex.Fancy 300s...... @3 50 Bananas. A detinite price is hard’ to name, as it varies according to size of bunch and quality of fruit. Medium bunches...1 25 @l1 50 Large bunches. ..... 17 @2 0 Foreign Dried Fruits. Figs, — Layers Ci @10 — New Smyrna aa @i3 Figs, — in 30 fb. Wage... @7 Dates, Fards in 10 1b a @8 Dates, Fards in 601b GARGS 2c... @6 Dates, Persians,G.M. x 60 1b cases, new @ 6 Dates, Sairs 60 ib Gasca ......;...... @ 5% Nuts. Almonds, Tarragona. . @12 Almonds, Ivaca.. @il Almonds, California, soft shelled......... @13 Brags HOW. .......-.- @ 7% POGRGS: to6. 62. 5. cs @10 Wainuts, Grenobles .. @12% Walnuts, Calif No. 1. @l0 Walnuts, soft shelled Cale. @13 Table Nuts, fancy.... @il “lable Nuts, choice.. @10 Pocane, Méd....... ... @9 Pecans, Ex. Large.... @10 Peeans, Jumbos....... @i2 Hickory Nuts per bu., Ohio, new. ... @2 00 Cocoanuts, full sacks @4 00 Butternuts per bu.. @ 60 Black Walnuts per bu @ 6 Peanuts. Fancy, H. F., Game Coens ....i......:... @ 4% Fancy, H. P., Flags Homsted.... 2.62... @7 Choice, H. P., Extras. @ i4 Choice, H. P., Extras, Poe ...... 2, @ 5% Provisions. Swift & Company quote as follows: Barreled Pork. | Ae eS ns 8 00 oe 8 75 CT a mrereGus,. «.............° Soe re. oe ee 7% Pew. 9 00 Dry Salt i Memes 5 Reems. 88. cl. 5 Extra shorts.. 4% Suncked Meatn. Hains, 12 lb average .... 93% Hams, 14 lb average DM Hams, 16 lb average..... 94 Hams, 20 lb average..... 83 Ham dried beef. ......... 10% Shoulders (N. Y. we : 54 Bacon, clear. . : 7 California hams.. 5% Boneless hams........... 8% eee oa ............ 10% Lards. In Tierces. Compaqund. .....5....... 4g ee. 54 oo 1) Tuba. ...... advance de 30 tb Tube......- advance 14 501lb Tins .......advance M4 a i Par....... advance be mi Pals... ..... advance % 5 ib Pails. ...... advance % 316 Palla... .... advance 1 Sausages. oo 5 ven es. 644 Peto. 64% Pork Ce vea dee 6% ee ee. 6 PO 9 Heat €heese -......1.... 644 Beef. Extra Mess a Monmecioge "10 00 Pe 10 50 a ro Kits, 15 Ibs.. <<. 80 tq bbls, TT 1 5u be bbls, 80 Ibs... 2 30 ripe. Kits, 15 Ibs... nee 7 Me Dos, 40 ie... ...... 1 40 % Uols, SO ibe ........... 27 —- Pork . wis Beef rounds.. Sn 3% Beef middles........... 8 SOC cece 60 ne ae Rolls, dairy Ceace css 10 Solid, ie 9% Rolls, creamery . . 13 Solid, creamery ...... oo 2 Canned Meats. Corned beef, 2 1b....... 2 00 Corned beef, 14 ..... 14 00 Roast beef, = oe: 2 00 Potted ham, “148. 50 Potted ham, Yes. 1 00 Deviled ham, a le 60 Deviled ham, _...... oo Petted tongue ie oe 60 Potted tongue %s....... 1 00 Hides and Pelts. Perkins & Hess WS: pay as fol- ‘Hides. Green . i - 4%@ 5% Part cured............ @ 6% Full Cured.. ; o4@ - Tee ec ee, Kips. green.. Me 5% aes eurea 64@ 7% Calfskina, green... ... 64@ 8 Calfskins, cured...... T%@ 9 Deaconskins ........- 2% @30 — ew us, 5 10 Lambs .. ou 2@ 450 Old Wool.. on 40@ 7 urs. wie. 380@ 1 10 COO ie ee =a Seam... w@ 80 Miaemrets. oo... 3. so. 8 Bea Vex... ... 80@ 1 25 Gray Mom... 5... 30@_~—s«d60 rene Pox 2... 25@5 v0 a. .............. on of Cac Wild .. 0.2... .: 209@ 30 Cat, House. .......... 10@ +0 Fisher Gee eoee as 3 00@ 5 00 oe ena, 10@2 00 Merits, Dare 1 00@ 2 50 Martin, Yellow ...... 65@ 1 00 Otter............ ace. 4 50@ 7 50 » 2 00 560 6 00 Deerskin, dry, ania 1b@ Deerskin,gr’n, perlb. 10@ 12% Wool. CO 10 @i6 Unmwasmed ..... 20... 5 @il2 Miscellaneous. eee 2 @8 Grease Butter......... 1 @e: Switches ............. 14@2 Ginseng. ..............2 902 Oils. Barrels. |e ee ee @10%4 XXX W.W.Mich.Hdlt @ 8% W W Michigan........ @8 High Test Headlight... @7 es ae @9 Deo. ‘Naptha See selec @ 8% oe rae ae 30 @38 Memes: |... 11 @21 Black, vwiaiae eee @9 Crockery and Glassware. AKRON STONEWARE. Butters. eel, per dose.......... 50 40-6 gal., por gal....... 5% Seal, DOr Mel ......,.... bY Lo bY 12 gal., per gal.... — Os 15 gal. meat- tubs. per ‘gal _ @ 20 gal. meat-tubs, per gal.. 8 25 gal. meat-tubs, per gal.. lu 30 gal. meat-tubs, per gal.. 10 Churns. 200 Opal, per eal........ 5% Churn Dashers, per doz... © Milkpans. \% gal. flat or rd. bot., doz. 60 1 gal. fat orrd. bot..each 5% Fine Glazed Miikpans. % gal. flat orrd. bot.,doz. 65 1 on flatorrd. bot.,each 5% Stewpans. ¥% gal. fireproof, bail, doz. 83 1 gal. fireproof, bail, doz.1 10 Jugs. i gal, per dow............ 40 1, eel. bee doe... ......... ae 1 to 5 gul., per gal i 6% Tomato Jugs. we Mal. Det Gow... 1... 7 Deal. cxen.......-.-..... 7 Corks for % gal., per doz.. 20 Corks for 1 gal., per doz.. 30 Preserve Jars and Covers. % gal., stone cover, doz... 7% 1 gal., stone cover, doz...1 00 Sealing Wax. 5 lbs. in package, perlb... 2 LAMP BURNERS. no Clean... . ee 50 Gl 2 OM 7a OO 50 Socuriwy, 4a. 1............- 65 pects, Naz... ... PT ON 1 15 LAMP CHIMNEYS—Common. Per box of 6 “~ a No. 0 ‘Sun et eue sted auee lcs No. 1 Sun.. = i 88 No. 2 Sun. 2 70 First ‘Quality. No. 0 Sun, crimp top wrapped and aoe ” 210 No. 1 Sun, crim P, wrapped and labe ea. . 2a No. 2 Sun, crimp P, wrapped and isbenea. . XXX Flint. No. 0 Sun, crimp top, wrapped and ee he 2 55 No. ! Sun, top, wrapped ty iaheted, 2 %5 No. 2 Sun, crim top wrapped and labeled.... 3 75 CHIMNEYS—Pearl Top. ~ Fae wrapped and — Tae: 70 No. 2 Sun, wrapped and — Haber... No. 2 Hinge, wrapped and EAMG No. 2 Sun, “Small Bulb,” for Globe Dame... 2... .. 80 La Bastie. No. 1 Sun. plain bulb, per OO ce ei, 25 — — plain bulb, per ae ees gil ay ap 5U No. tT Crimp, per doz.. 1 35 No. 2 Crimp, per doz.. 1 60 Rochester. No. 1, Lime (65¢ doz)...... 3 50 No. 2, Lime (We dos).. .. 406 No. 2, Fiint @0e doa)...... 47 Electric. No, 2, Lime (70e doz) ..... 4 00 No. 2, Flint (80e doz)...... 4 40 OIL CANS. Doz. 1 gal tin cans with spout.. 1 60 1 gal galv iron with spout. le 2 gal galv iron with spout. 3 00 3 gal galv iron with spout. 4 Ov 5 gal galv iron with spout. 5 00 5 gal galv iron with fancet 6 00 S gal Tilting cans......... 9 5 gal galv iron Nacefus ... Pump Cans 9 90 5 gal Rapid steady stream. 9 00 | 3 gal Eureka non-overtiow 10 50 gal Home Kule.... ..... VU 50 S gel ome Kule.... -..... 12 00 5 gal Pirate King.. iates oo LANTERNS. No. @Tobuler..... .- 420 moO, te Tapa... ...... 6 50 No. iS TubularDash. .... 6 3 No. 1Tub., glassfount.... 7 00 No. 12 Tubular, side lamp. l4 0C No. 3 Street ee elit 375 LANTERN GLOBES. No. 0 Tubular, cases | doz. each, box 10 cents...... 45 No. 0T ubular, Cases 2 doz. each, box 15 cents..... 45 No. 0 Tubular, bbls 5 doz. CGR OE we No.0 Tubular, bull’s eye, cases 1 doz. each. LAMP WICKS. No. 0 per gross.. . 20 No. 1 per gross.. io. No. 2 per grows... ... a = OO, Or OPO i. aw. 58 Mammoth per doz......... 70 RR RNR IS oe EA pe Cee Ta 22 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The Hardware Market. The condition of trade at the present time is not very encouraging, as the average dealer does not manifest a dis- position to buy beyond his immediate wants. Prices remain stationary, ex- cept in some staple lines, which mani- fest a decided weakness. Manufactur- ers are of the opinion that the low prices now prevailing on certain lines of goods are only temporary and that we will soon see a revival, both in busi- ness and in prices. It is to be hoped that this will prove true, as no one feels like buying many goods on a falling market. Legislation in many states against the formation and action of trusts has had its effect on prices, as well as the slow buying, and the condi- tions of trade, as reported to hardware journals in various parts of the country, indicates that the same waiting policy prevail and that the conditions now prevailing in- Michigan are not an ex- ception. Wire Nails—Notwithstanding the fact that manufacturers claimed after the dissolution of the trust that the price on wire nails—$1.55—involved no profit, owing to the strong competition existing between manufacturers of the large mills, the price is still on a downward grade. It is believed and claimed that the present price is not justified by the price of raw material and that at the least provocation the low price now rul- ing will be withdrawn and that nails will go to a figure which will affcrd the manufacturers a profit. As the spring trade is near at hand, this does not seem unreasonable, and the dealer who can enter his order now for shipmert with price guaranteed is taking no risk in his purchasing and is certainly protect- ing himself against any advance that} may occur between now and the open- ing of business. We quote wire nails from stcck at $1.75; from factory, $1.50 to $1.45, according to quantity. Barbed Wire—As the price on barbed wire has now reached nearly the lowest figure it ever did, dealers are buying with much more freedom for future shipments. As the same guarantee against decline covers this commodity as it does on wire nails, manufacturers are refusing to sell at the present price beyond April 1, as they are satisfied that it is only a question of a very short time before they will get better prices. We quote at present painted barbed wire from stock, $1.75; galvanized, $2.10, and for shipments from the mill 20 and 25c less than above prices, according to the quantity. Coil Chain—At a recent meeting of the manufacturers, the prices on all grades of chain were reduced about 25c per too, which makes the following prices ruling on ¥% inch chain: com- mon, 4%c; BB, 5c; BBB, 5c. Ammunition—Owing to the advance in powder that has taken place during, the last six months, averaging at least $1 per keg, the manufacturers of loaded shells have been advised to make an ad- vance in their prices which averages about 15 per cent. The present discount on Winchester and U. M.C. loaded shells is 40, 10 and 5 percent. and 40, 10 and !o per cent., according to the quantity. Clothes Wringers—Owing to the ad- vance of raw rubber, the manufacturers of wringers have made an advance all along the line that averages not less than $2 per dozen. is —_—_> 0. — New Members Who Have Joined Since Last Report. Grand Rapids, Jan. 18—The following additions have been made to the mem- bership book of the Michigan Knights of the Grip since the last report: Elmer E. Smith, Hillsdale. M. N. Ryder, Marshall. R. M. Griswold, Winona, Minn. Jos. P. Presley, Belding. H. H. Tremayne, Ionia. Hull Freeman, Grand Rapids. J. L. McCauley, Detroit. Emma L. Allen, Chicago. T. J. Hanlon, Jackson. W. H. Hulsizer, Rochester. A. W. Patriarche, Saginaw. D.. M. Witmer, Caledonia. S. B. Rosenfield, Detroit. Geo. J. Kellogg, Plymouth. H. Riegelmann, Deer Point, N. H. C. H. McKnight, Muskegon. M. Jameson, Linden. Earnst Wilke, Saginaw. F. M. Bosworth, Olivet. J. R. Mantle, Hartford. . W. O. Wells, Albion. E. E. Saylor, Saginaw. W A. Drury, Grand Rapids. J. C. Sounenberg, Saginaw. J. H. Kerswill, Detroit. Wm. Weed, Saginaw. P. T. Walsh, Detroit. Stephen Christie, Grand Rapids. L. T. Norton, Chicago. P. Bilees, Saginaw. G. Rolland, Chicago. . M. Guider, Saginaw. N. Mercer, Saginaw. T. Danby, Owosso. . 5. Burns, Grand Rapids. D. Voorhees, Lansing. L. Thacher, Cincinnati. J. A. Hickey, Port Huron. Chas. Gruel, Port Huron. W. E. Stewart, Port Huron. W. J. Worden, Detroit E. I. Butler, Detroit. J. F. Hutt, Petoskey. Burr Willbur, Hillsdale. A. W. Lewis, Hillsdale. F. H. Bowen, Jackson. A. Gilson, Owosso. J. A. McConvey, Owosso. C. W. Allen, Detroit. C. F. Smith, Jackson. D. A. Clark, Pontiac. H. C. Kendrick, Flint. Eugene Crane, Lansing. A. B. Stanton, Pontiac. S. M. Lemon, Grand Rapids. E. F. Peer, Lansing. Wm. H. Yates, E. Saginaw. G. W. Gorman, Detroit. F. E. Bowen, Armada. W. A. Reynolds, Jackson. G. J. Wendall, Ionia. Otto Schupp, Saginaw. J. J. Alger, Grand Rapids. M. Crowe, Owosso. R. Kibbe, Chicago. W. Town, Jackson. . R. Layton, Leslie. C. Conway, Detroit. . W. Smith, Detroit. F. Wixson, Marquette. R. Horton, Flint. Geo. E. Newall, Flint. H. P. McHugh, Flint. J. W. Straughn, Flint. E. C. Mathewson, Flint. F. L. Dupont, Detroit. T. Fred Anderson, Flint. Roy S. Knaggs, Bay City. B. S. Ratcliff, Detroit. E. M. Holbrook, Detroit. . Chas. W. Devine, Detroit. J. C. Vail, Detroit. L. C. Steers, Detroit. F. C. Loranger, Detroit. Alex. Rafel, Detroit. C. R. Vane, Grand Rapids. J. Q. Ryan, Detroit. J. S. Shaul, Detroit. H. E. Gibbs, Detroit. S. M. Johnson, Detroit. C. C. Pierce, Detroit. Meme amo PP eis > > oi ’ N. B. Hickey, Detroit. C. H. Stanton, Lansing. James M. Bostwick, Detroit. F. M. Walsh, Detroit. N. Hezzlewood, Imlay City. J. A. Frise, Flint. A. Myers, Flint. H. C. Woodruff, Saginaw. Geo. L. Blackburn, Detroit. William Murch, Mt. Clemens. Jno. F. Bible, Ionia. C. H. Adams, Grand Haven. J. C. Higgins, Detroit. Gro. F. Owen, Sec’y. A Crippled Post Office. From the Washington Star. ‘*I obtained a peculiar order from a Kentucky storekeeper,’’ said a cigar salesman. ‘‘I left the railroad to work some interior towns and stopped at the country stores en route. At one of these places I found a man whom the com- merical agencies gave a good rating and who acted as postmaster as well as storekeeper. I handed him my card and he said: ‘* ‘Thar ain’t but one thing yo’ kin sell me.’ ‘* “What is that?’ I inquired, ‘* “Yo’ kin sell me "bout $50 wuth o’ stamps, envelopes an’ postal kyards.’ ‘* “Why, you can get them from the Government.’ ‘* *No, I kain’t. Yo’ see, they won't credit me. I hev ter sell stamps an’ put ’em on people’s bills, but th’ Gov- ernment won’t let me hev none ’thout sendin’ th’ money. 'Tain’t right, o' co’se, fer I’m good—they orter know thet. But I hain’t got a stamp nora kyard in th’ office, an’ no way ter git none. I'll hev ter buy ’em somewhars.’ ‘‘After becoming convinced of the man’s sclvency, 1 sold him a line of stamps, stamped envelopes and _ postal cards, to be shipped with a bill of cigars. ’’ A Superb Investment... For $5,000 a gentleman of thorough- ly Christian habits and business methods can have an equal share with the writer. a Boston man, in the control, for the State of Michigan, of the most valuable invention of the age for extinguishing fire. I desire Q to remove State Headquarters to 9 Grand Rapids. Write oO WALTER G. TUCKER, State Agt. of the Underwriters’ Fire Ex- tinguisher, 145 Griswold St., Detroit. 0-0-0-0-0-0-0.0-0-0-0-0-0: 4 FS") She De De Se Se De de de de de ee De De De ce POTATOES ARE MOVING We make the only perfect and complete Car Stove there is in the market. your orders. CRP EMER e REPRE e Ree eRe eee rr iy oe 4 And everybody uses it. Write for prices or send in FOSTER, OTEVENS & U0. & Grand Rapids, Mich. 2 a VRRP RRR RRR Re eReePrRe errr y - + THE AMERICAN APPETITE. It Is Undergoing a Slow Transfor- mation. That the American appetite is chang- ing, Slowly yet detinitely, as the years go by is one of the curious facts that escape the attention of most people. Its tendencies are easily to be seen in the light of recent dietetic investigations, which men like Professor W. O. At- water, of Wesleyan University, and Ed- ward Atkinson, of Boston, have been prosecuting for several years past. ‘These investigators, however, have con- fined themselves largely to studies of the comparative nutriment of the differ- ent foods of America, the most complex and inclusive bil! of fare of the world. It has been reserved for men of lesser note to point out the new directions of appetite and precisely what these mean. There is one of these tendencies that, because of its importance, overshadows all the rest—the largely increasing con- sumption of sugar and sweets. Pri- marily, this fas been brought about by the cheapening of all kinds and grades of sugar; that is, its full use has been placed within the reach of many of the poor, who, when a pound cost seven cents, and even more, had to limit their delving into the sugar bowl. The surprising thing, though, is that cheap sugar should have proved such a boon. Other foods have gone down in price, and the consumption of them has not increased materially. But let a fraction of a cent go off the price of sugar and hundreds of barrels more of it are eaten. There is no other country in the world that is developing so fast or so surely a sweet tooth. Interesting deductions are to be made from this. Scientific men say that in time this tendency will completely alter the American sense of taste, and will make a greater variety of food necessary to satisfy the craving of the future American’s system. Already it has had some effect in reducing to a degree the consumption of alcoholic liquors. It is a well-known fact that total ab- stainers, as a general thing, eat a great deal of sugar, getting a large part of the pleasures of their diet from it. With sugar placed within the range of every laboring man’s pocket, so that he can thoroughly satisfy himself with it three times a day, some part of the tempta- tiou to drinking is removed. Scientists say that if sugar continues low in price an incefinite length of time this tend- ency will be very marked. It takes, it should be said, many years to bring such a change about. At first sight the importance of this does not make itself apparent. It is better understood, however, when the scientific fact is explained that food is divided into three great divisions—the nitrogenous (roughly speaking, the meats, ) the fats and oils, and the starchy substances, such as flour, potatoes, and inost important of all, grape sugar. Everything popularly known as ‘‘sweet’’ is changed in the course of digestion, by the action of the saliva and the pan- creatic juice, into this grape sugar, which exists in its primary state in grapes and fruits of all kinds. Sugar is, therefore, one of the elementary forms of food, and in one or another of its forms practically a principle of life. Whether the great increase in its use is going to do any harm to the Ameri- can people is something that doctors are divided on. It is pretty generally conceded that digestively it will prove a decided benefit in the way it is yearly forming a larger proportion of the diet, for thereby a smaller proportion of meat is eaten—an advantage, for a meat diet tends to nervousness and excitability ; but many physicians believe that it will prove of serious injury to the coming generation’s teeth. This point is being actively debated now. Sugar, nevertheless, important as it is, is not the only article of diet that is having an effect upon the appetite of Americans. Beer made according to the German method has increased enormously in popularity among people in this country that have no German connections or affiliations, and not only MICHIGAN TRADESMAN that, but darker colored, heavier beer is more and more coming into vogue. It is quite the same with a large number of solid German delicacies, a few years ago hardly known among English-speak- ing Americans, now enjoying an ex- tended sale in the large American cities. A further general tendency is toward food well spiced and curiously seasoned in foreign styles. The swarm of foreigners that has been pouring into the harbor of New York for fifty years has brought this about, it is true, but it is astonishing how nearly all native Americans have taken to these foreign dishes, materially altering their tastes. Oils and condiments of many strange and pungent flavors have risen into es- teem, and German, Spanish and Hun. garian cookery has settled down in no uncertain popularity. The simple, old-fashioned cookery of the’ past is no longer cared for, and the ‘‘bakings,’’ so distinctively American, have gone by, it is probable, never to return. This 1s the tendency, even among the poorer classes. Again, the coarser foods, little by little, are being dropped out of the category of breakfast, dinner and sup- per possibilities, and are being re- placed by those of finer quality. This is especially the case in bread and meat, and is due to a finer appreciation and a more delicate sense of taste. —.-—» 2. The American “French Mixed.” From the Washington Star. ’ ‘‘In the manufacture of candy,’’ said a diplomatic officer of experience, ‘‘there is no doubt but that America now leads the world. American candies are about the only ones made of sugar that can be bought in Paris. Though the French have long led the world in this line, they have gradually but surely managed to do away with the use of sugar in their candies, except where they make them for consumption in other countries, and in America in par- ticular. The French people will not buy a confection which is made of sugar alone. They want combinations and depend more upon starches than sugar. “‘I think I am safe in saying that sugar-made candy is rarely, if ever, sold in Paris. Of course, it would be made if it were desired but the people of Paris prefer something else. Two weeks before Christmas I was in Paris and I had to send to at least a half- dozen so-called famous candy manufac- turers before I could buy any sugar- made candies. I could get hundreds of combinations, marshmallows, choco- lates and things in that line. In Ger- many, it is much the same way."’ Association Matters. Michigan Hardware Association President, HENRY C. WEBER, Detroit; Vice-Pres- ident, Cuas. F. Bock, Battle Creek; Secretary- Treasurer, HENRY C. MINNIE, Eaton Rapids. Michigan Retail Grocers’ Association President, J. WISLER, Mancelona; Secretary, E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids; Treasurer, J. F. TaTMAN, Clare. Next Meeting—At Grand Rapids, Feb. 17 and 18, 1897. Traverse City Business Men’s Association President, THos. T. Bates; Secretary, M. B. Houity; Treasurer, C. A. HamMOND. Grand Rapids Retail Grocers’ Association President, E. C. WINCHESTER; Secretary, HOMER Kuiap; Treasurer, J. Gzo. LEHMAN. Regular Meetings—First and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Retail Grocers’ Hall, over E. J. Herrick’s store. Owosso Business Men’s Association President, A. D. WHIPPLE; Secretary, G. T. Camp- BELL; Treasurer, W. E. CouLiins. Jackson Retail Grocers’ Association President, Byron C. HILL; Secretary, W. H. Por- TER; Treasurer, J. F. HELMER. Alpena Business Men’s Association frresident, F. W. Gitcurist; Secretary, C. L. PARTRIDGE. Lansing Retail Grocers’ Association President, F. B. JoHNson;, Secretary, A. M. Darirme; Treasurer, L. A. GILKEY. Grand Rapids Retail Meat Dealers’ Association President, L. J. Katz; Secretary, PHitip HILBER; Treasurer, S. J. HUFFORD. Hardware Price Current. AUGURS AND BITS Se Man iO ee UGE ai an an 70 CORMIRSY SOMMER 25&10 Jcmmiiign , matetion 0 60&10 AXES First Quality. S. B. Bronze ................. 5 00 First Quality, D. B. Bronze................. 9 50 First Quality, S. B. S. Steel - 550 Hirst Quality, i. B Sisel 1.8... 10 50 BARROWS PAOGe $12 00 14 00 Ct net 30 00 BOLTS —.. |... be Sd ea 60 Cammoage new tise. 0... 65 to 65-10 OM 1 BUCKETS Ne 833 BUTTS, CAST Cast Loose Pin, figured.......0 ...........70&10 Wrotent Narrg@ ee BLOCKS Ordinary Tackic. .. ..:...... 70 CROW BARS Ceee Mice: per lb 4 CAPS OS perm 65 Ce es ee in 55 i per m 35 OGRee perm 60 CARTRIDGES AGRON PG ns ..d0& 5 Central Fire Be eee eee H& 5 CHISELS vee PORNO ee 80 SOGROl MrMIME ce 80 Beemes Commer 80 Nes CC 80 DRILLS Morse 6:8 Stocks 8. 60 Taper and Straight Shank................... 50k 5 Mores Taper Skank... ................. Sea 6 ELBOWS Com. 4pieée, Gin. .... ........ 1. doz. net 55 COETMGOIOG 123 PRQEUCICUNC eo dis 40&10 EXPANSIVE BITS Clark's small, S16; lareo. @6_............... 30&10 Ives. 1 Sis; = Ot, 3 oe... 2 FILES—New List New American ....... ee eo. 70&10 TIGRE oe Hetiers Horse Raspa...................... .60&10 GALVANIZED IRON Nos. 16 to 20; 22 and 24; 25 and 26; 27. ..... 28 List 12 13 14 15 -...., 17 Discount, 75 GAUGES Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s............... 60&16 KNOBS—New List Door, mineral, jap. trimmings.... ......... 70 Door, porcelain, jap. trimmings............ 80 MATTOCKS AGEO MVC se, $16 00, dis 60410 ie ve, $15 00, dis 60410 Bie ee $18 50, dis 20&10 MILLS Comes Farmem Cee. ee. 40 Coffee, P. S. & W. Mfg. Co.’s Malleables... 40 Coffee, Landers, Ferry & Clark’s........... 40 Comec, Maermrine. os . , 30 MOLASSES GATES Stebbin’s Pattermm....-........ - - 6010 Stebbin’s Genuine... ‘ aot cos Enterprise, self-measuring ....... . .... 30 NAILS Advance over base, on both Steel and Wire. 1 Paces me Re cl 6 oer oe. kk 1% Oy eo Gp advance.. |. Base i ko 16 avamce....... ck... Ud ReevOmOe cs 10 Serene. ous 20 amvamee tc .. 30 Seavenee oo... c 45 ee ce, eae 7 Wine 2 Oe ee, 50 Cee TU eryanee. 15 Commas Saevenee.. 25 teense GC ACvaice...... 35 “do tll pitts bd eae 35 ieee OO OOUENOCG es 45 SRAEEG! Te SOV ROC ee ss 85 PLANES neo roGre es taney... cc Lt. @50 CHE OU 60 Sandusky Toot Co.’s, fancy................. @50 Bench, first quality...... es ae @50 Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s wood......... 60 PANS iy Ce ee 6010410 Commdm, polished 2... W& 5 RIVETS [ron and Tinned .... ... Lo 60 Copper Rivets and Burs.......:°............ 60 PATENT PLANISHED IRON ‘““A”? Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 24 to 27 10 20 “B” Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 25 to 27 9 20 Broken packages 4c per pound extra. HAMMERS Maydole & Co.’s, new list........ ...... dis 33% en et OE ST ae Sie ee alee dis 25 Woermes & Pigmus....-. 6... oes. dis 40&10 Mason’s Solid Cast Steel..... 70 -.-.. ..30¢ list Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel Hand 30c list 40&10 23 HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS Stamped Tin Ware..... . . .......new list 75410 dapenned Tin Ward................ ea 204 10 Granfite fron Ware................. new list 40410 HOLLOW WARE rew..... ... SEN oat ne ded eae oe » 60&10 ee 60&10 a ..-.60&10 HINGES Cee. Cimes £.2.9..... 8, dis 6010 ee a ee per doz. net 2 50 WIRE GOODS ee 80 Oe 8 es 80 (ane Heonn aud Myon... ............... 80 LEVELS Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s............dis 70 ROPES iat 36 tem ene ewer... .. t. ec 9 SQUARES Beet ae ee 80 ee Gl ve ee SHEET IRON com. smooth. com, Roe. eee ......... ee ® 40 ee eee ll, oe 2 40 ee Wie ce 2 60 Reet ee ee. ls ........ 3 55 2 70 ee a a7 2 80 No 2 90 _a.... 3 80 All sheets No. 18 and lighter,Zover,30 inches wide not less than 2-10 extra. SAND PAPER oe ace, dis SASH WEIGHTS ee Mice, per ton 20 00 TRAPS eeer Ge i Oneida Community, Newhouse’s....... § Oneida Community, Hawley & Norton's 70&10& 10 o 6010 Beene, Crees. per doz Mouse, delisien..... per doz 1 2 WIRE Devt Pee i... ol. 75 eC WOREMOE es lL. 75 Copperead Market. ............. -70&10 Tinned Market......... . 62% Coppered Spring Steel... 50 Barbed Fence, galvanized a . 2 Mareca Pence, peinted..................... 188 HORSE NAILS Oe os, dis 404&1C ee ose d eeeeeeee uence us dis 5 Rormweterm.. a WRENCHES Baxter’s Adjustable, nickeled ............. 30 een Gemini. 8. st ce 50 Coe’s Patent Agricultural, wrought ....... 80 Coe e Patent, mialieabic. ................... 80 MISCELLANEOUS ere Cee ec 50 Pees CO 80 Screws, New List........... ay 85 Casters, Bed and Plate. -.- 0&10&10 Dpamapers, AWOrieee. |... wl... 50 METALS—Zinc Ce momme CAANe 614 Pee Os a, 6% SOLDER ue 12% The prices of the many other qualities of solder in the market indicated by private brands vary according to composition. TIN—Melyn Grade mene WO, Cereal .........:..... ee $5 75 Pee CRO 5 75 Ee 7 00 Each additional X on this grade, 81.25. TIN—Allaway Grade Weeee at) Ghareoes ee 5 00 eee Cee ck. c.-c. Ee eure EX Ceeicoe 8... oe 6 00 Wee te, CUGOG 8. i cl 6 00 Each additional X on this grade, $1.50. ROOFING PLATES Pix IC, Charcoal, Dea... ............664. 5 00 eee os, CRAPCORL, DGe ........ ......-... 6 00 memes 1, Crercoa: Dean. ...... .......... 10 00 14x20 IC, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 4 50 14x20 IX, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 5 50 20x28 1C, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 900 20x28 IX, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 11 00 BOILER SIZE TIN PLATE 14x56 IX, for No. 8 Boilers, 14x56 IX, for No. 9 Boilers, © t per pound... WM. BRUMMELER & SONS, GRAND RAPIDS, Pay the highest price in cash for MIXED RAGS, RUBBER BOOTS AND SHOES, OLD IRON AND METALS. I stal : ” for offer on “Any Old Thing. Every Dollar Invested in Tradesman Com- pany’s COUPON BOOKS will yield handsome returns in saving book-keeping, be- sides the assurance that no charge is_ forgotten. Write Tradesman Company, GRAND RAPIDS. 24 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN From the Tradesman’s New York Correspondent. New York, Jan. 5—I beg to thank you most heartily for your kind invitation to participate in the annua! supper you will give to the working force of the Tradesman. Distance alone prevents my accepting. Some of the hardest-working years of my lite—and some of the happiest ones —were Spent in ‘‘general stores’’ in Michigan. It is almost twenty years Since | struck a small hamlet in Alle- gan county, where the only store was crowded trom morning until night. Ratlroad ties were legal tender there, and, in fact, constituted about the only visible supply ot money. They went tu furnish part of the supply of the G. R. & I. Railroad, and | think the de- mand from the company was _ sufficient to take all the neighborhood had to spare. My employer came out ahead in this deal; but the tables were turned when butter became the legal tender. Ee must have had three or tour tons packed away in kegs. He afterwards Sold it to a soap factory in Grand Kap- ids in exchange for soap—and what an almighty lot of not very good soap he had! It didn’t end here, either, for, notwithstanding all he received, there was stili more to come, and | believe the factory failed, owing him many boxes, 1 recall several Grand Rapids drum- mers, the heavyweight being ‘**H1.”’ Robertson. I have torgotten his firm, but one could never torget *‘H1,”’ Artnur Meigs was then on the road, and he always came, no matter what the weather. 1 believe be always wore a broad-brimmed siouch hat. And there was genial Wm. Logie, of Rindge, Bertsch & Co.—always the same, always successtul, Times have changed and methods have been overturned since the 7o s. 1 Suppose the intiuence of the big city department stores is felt at the remote Points and that trusts and combinations make life not altogether pleasant tor the small dealer. 1 extend to you and yours my hearty Congratulations upon the success you have achieved with the Tradesman. You have a paper worthy the patronage of all retailers and manufacturers ot food products and | hope your shadow may Dever grow less. F. J: Roor. ——_—_20»__ Advertisers’ Bright Sayings. High art divorced from high prices, The temptation we spread betore you is quality—without that any price would be dear. We know but the one grade—the best. Whether it is an every-day suit, pants or overcoat, you'll find it the best tor the price that can be produced. A patient once said of her doctor: ‘He has the largest practice in the city, yet never seems to have any Case but mine.’’ That's a perfect physician. We endeavor to carry out this same principle with each and every one of our customers, Because we sell high-grade clothing sonie people infer that we have no low- priced goods. That isa mistake. We have no_ shoddy or other truck for sale at any price, but we seil as low and as good as is consistent with durability and honest trading. The first thing a shrewd man does, when considering a business proposi- tion, is to ask himself, ‘‘What 1s it worth?’’ When we mention our guaran- tee as one inducement for you to take up the sale of our goods, you naturally ask this question. Consult your Dun’s or your Bradstreet’s and it will be an- swered to your entire satisfaction. —_+0~_ Good Words from an Old Friend. Traverse City, Jan. 15—Your invita- tion to be present at your annual gather- ing to-morrow evening is before me. It would afford me much pleasure to meet with you, and I sincerely regret that home duties are such at this time as to prevent me from once more enjoying your hospitality. A gentleman once said to me that he took great pleasure in giving you ad- vertisements for the Tradesman—first, because..he got his money’s worth; second, because the expenditure in- volved a percentage of proht to me, he thinking that I was a part owner in the paper. | assured him that no cash divi- dends had ever been declared in my fa- vor, but that I felt highiy complimented that my _ social relations with the Tradesman had even appeared to be bordering upon a moneyed interest therein, It may have appeared to some that I owned the Tradesman out and out, because | sat at the editor’s desk frequently, especially in his absence, like the pompous darkey who was jani- tor in an uptown church. A young son of the pastor who had for the first time attended church and Sunday school was carefully taking in all the movements of the officious negro. Finally, he saia to his father, in coming away, ‘* Does that big nigger own that church and Sunday schvool?’’ You see I have en- joyed the distinction without any pe- cuniary loss consequent upon the hard times. My interest in the Tradesman has al- ways been of the kindliest, and I trust that the coming year will be one of prosperity to you and all connected with it. FRANK HAMILTON. —__—_2.__ The Produce Market. Apples—Local dealers hold carefully selected Johnsons and Steel’s Red at $1.50 per bbl. and other varieties at $1.25. Butter—Fancy dairy is sluggish at 1o@12c and factory creamery is slow Sale at I9c. Receipts continue liberal, Cabbage—so@ssc per doz., according to size and quality. Celery—i5c per bunch. The quality is very inferior this year, owing to the tall rains, which affected the crop in a peculiar manner. Eggs—The market is glutted with shipments of fresh stock, which finds an outlet at 12@13c, according to size and quality, the outside price being for care- tully candled stock. The trade gener- ally are using strictly fresh eggs and the present use of storage eggs is confined to bakers and the cheap trade on the basis of about toc per doz. Grapes—Malagas bring $6 per keg of 65 lbs. gross. Honey—White clover is in fair de- mand at 12%@13c. Buckwheat is not so salable, bringing 8@Ioc, according to quality and condition. Onions—Home grown continue to ad- vance, handlers now paying 50@6oc and holding at 60@75c per bu. Spanish stock is now out of market. Potatoes—12%4@15c per bu. on track in carlots. Squash—-Scarce and _ higher, good Stock readily commanding 3c per Ib. Sweet Potatoes—Kiln-dried Illinois are in good demand at $2 per bbl. —__»4~. Mr. Rockefeller, the Standard Oil magnate, has just been made defendant in a novel suit. The Tabernacle Bap- tist church, of which Mr. Rockefeller is a member, wished to establish a home for young working women. Mr. Rock- efeller gave $50,000 worth of Northern Pacific bonds bearing 5 per cent. inter- est. The Northern Pacific got into trouble and the interest defaulted. The church, through its pastor, Mr. Potter, claimed that Mr. Rockefeller was obliged to make good, so they sued for OOK WOER? Cider—$q4 per bbl., including bbl. Cranberries—Dealers hold Cape Cods at $1.75 per bu. and $5 per bbl. @ oO AND7 PEARL STREET. OUT OF THE OLD HOUSE INTO THE NEW : Before breaking up our stock for removal to our new store building, we of- fer special bargains in our our entire line of syrups and molasses, among which are: Ideal Vanilla, ¥ St. Clair, St. James, Ben Hur. Silver Drips, Bertha, Bagatelle, Allendale, We also offer a full line of i canned fruits and_ veget- 2 ables, including 500 cases of Michigan and New York , gallon apples and a com- d plete assortment of Curtice Bros. celebrated goods, for which we hold the agency. d We suggest the advisabil- - ity of our customers buying liberally of these goods, be- d cause they are bound to i 4 ULARK-JEWELL-WELLS 60, ( GRAND RAPIDS. wey caieantecmmeesae a The “Eureka” self-locking hand Potato Planter. The only perfect tube planter. Retail price $1.25. No.1 LOCKED. The “Pingree” self-locking Hand Potato Planter. A stick-handle planter, with greatly improved lock. Retail price $1.25. The “Eureka” Patent Seed and Fruit Sack. Retail price 50 cents. Always open. It cannot swing. Never in the way. Leaves both hands free. Just the thing for use with the hand potato planter. Liberal Discounts to the trade. GREENVILLE PLANTER CO., Successors to EUREKA PLANTER CO., SOLE PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS, GREENVILLE, MICH. QOD DBHQDOH®OPLOGQOOGOS HOOQDODQDOGOGGOHGOOGHGOGOHOGHOGHHOOOSS THE FAMOUS < wv VAY S.c. ww 5 CENT CIGAR. Sold by all jobbers. Manufactured by G. J. JOHNSON CIGAR CO., Grand Rapids. ENTIRE BUILDING, 15 CANAL STREET. @QOOQOQHDGOGOOGOOOOGOGOOOOGOGOOOOOOOODOGOGOGOSOGOGOOOE IN OUR 24 YEARS 22 re eae aes eaaine ov © @ @ @® @ @ © © ® © @ : QOOOQOQOQOOQOEO BARCUS BROTHERS, [lanufacturers and Repairers, Muskegon. ROOFS AND FLOORS OF TRINIDAD PITCH LAKE ASPHALT Write for estimates and full information to Warren Chemical & Manafacturing Co., 81 Falton St., New York, 94 Moffat Bid’g, Detroit. Offices also in CLEVELAND, CINCINNATI, TOLEDO, BUFFALO, UTICA, BOSTON and TORONTO. Four Kinds of Coupon Books Are manufactured by us and all sold on the same basis, irrespective of size, shape or denomination. Free samples on application. TRADESMAN COMPANY, Grand Rapids. © : Begin the New Year Right = Shake off the Dragging Chains. “4 of Credit ja. we Zia eZ by abandoning the time-cursed credit system, with its losses and annoyance, and substituting therefor the OUPONBOOK SUStEM which enables the merchant to place his credit trans- actions on a cash basis. Among the manifest advant- ages of the coupon book plan are the following: No Forgotten Charge. No Poor Accounts. No Book-keeping. No Disputing of Accounts. No Overrunning of Accounts. No Loss of Time. No Chance for Misunderstanding. Weare glad at any time to send a full line of sample books to any one applying for same. Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids. QOOWLO WWWWOWOOOWOW © LUMBERMEN’S SUPPLIES-~--~ |MUSKEGON MILLING CO. LARGEST STOCK AND LOWEST PRICES. WHOLESALE delF-Rising aes Bukwnea F. C. Larsen, 61 Filer Street, Manistee, Mich. I Hh ik iH ” i \ SA | a P Best on the market. Be sure to have thisin stock. MUSKEGON, MICH. Telephone No. 91 In Time of Peace Prepare for War Winter is coming and sleighs will be needed. We ake a full line of Patent Delivery and \—=~P 6ASUP6 SIldis. WRITE FOR PRICE LIST. — The Belknap Wagon Co., Our New Hub Runner. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. olart Right cam WIUll Oe nag eseee PoE aera, §«=—sBuordering 2 = “i aaie) =. |< maya > Your store one Fitted up with DAYTON MONEY WEIGHT SCALES WRITE THE COMPUTING SCALE CO., DAYTON, OHIO.