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Ladies’ Seamless Hosiery from 45c¢ per dozen up. You should see those 75c per doz. Ladies’ Fast Black Hosiery. They are worthy of your inspection. Just received a new supply of Tan Hose. Ladies’ and Misses, all sizes. Socks in all qualities, from 25c per doz. up. We have the best quali- ty of 75¢ per doz. Socks in the market. We want you to investigate. P.STEKETEE & SONS. @nwwn AADAAA AAPDAPRARADADN@) iirvnrsereervar serene virenruersareervorsarvervonserververerververnerveng2 We Manufacture wat Window Shades If you are in need of new shades for your store front send us the measurements and we will send you samples and prices. We also carry in stock, packed in dozen boxes, a big assortment of six and seven foot shades, with and without fringe, mounted on spring rollers, to retail at 25 to soc. Mail orders receive prompt attention. Voigt, Herpolsheimer & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods, Grand Rapids, Mich. 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Save Trouble seve Lowes TRADESMAN COUPONS Save Dollars ste yreeevneevvvevevevnrennevennevnvveveneenvennennanty j i DYVPPVYTTTPYYYYYYYYY public? Sl iryyyyy They « all say = “It's as good as Sapolio,” when they try to sell you their experiments. Your own good sense will tell you that they are only Bying to get ye » aid their new aticie 3.2 + : 5 Who urges you to keep Sapolio? Ts it not the The manufacturers, by constant and judi- cious advertising, bring customers to your stores whose very presence creates a demand for other articles. WUEAUasbhaaabhalaahasabkessbatlbbkakbkstbakddadd ——- ——_ — » ed — — » — — ad — 6 — » — ——»_ — — se -< —_ — ——_ ——» ———o — » ——_ —p ——_ — » \ Travelers’ Time Tables. CHICAGO™ "sae cago. Ly. G’d. Rapids ........ 8:30am 1:25pm +11:00pm Ar. Chicago.. 3:00pm 6:50pm + 6:30am Returning trom Chi Ly. Chicago............ 7:20am 5:O0pm +11:30pm Ar. @’d Rapids......... 1 —pm 10:30pm + 6:10am uskegon and Pentwater. Ly. G’d. Rapids.... .... 8:30am 1:25pm 6:25pm Ar. @’d. Rapids......... 10:15am ....... 10:30pm Manistee, Traverse City and B -*-scr pagd Ly. G’d Rapids........ 7: — misaie sic Ar Manistee........... 12:05pm 10: 25pm Spies teu Ar. Traverse City..... : ten 11: =e ee caes Ar. Charleyoix........ Ie | aati Ar. Petoskey.......... oe ee ve from cers att 1: 00p. m. and “9:55 ARLOR AND SLEEPING CARS. Chiou. P; ord one on afternoon trains and sleepers on night tr North. Parlor car rn ‘morni ng train for Trav- erse City. tEvery day. Others week days only. Gro. DeHaven, Gen: ral Pass, ‘Agent. DETROIT ig Going to Detroit. Ly. Grand Rapids...... 7:00am 1:30pm 5:25pm Ar. Detroit............ Ye 40am 5:40pm 10:10pm Retersing — Detroit. Ly. Detroit.. ce 35am 1:10pm 6:00p Ar. Grand Rapids daca “ig: :85pm 5: nat 0 10: 45pm iw, Almaand Greenvill Ly. GR7:1 ee A ee 9:30pm To and om Lowell. Ly. Grand Rapids......7: —— . on 5:25pm Ar, from Lowell....... 112: THROUGH CAR lege Parlor cars on all trains between Grand Rap- tds and Detroit and between Grand Rapids and Saginaw. Trains run week days only. Gro. DrHaven, General Pass. Agent. GRAND Trunk Railway System Detroit and Milwaukee Diy. (In effect May 3, 1897.) Arrive. + 6:45am. .Saginaw, Detroit and East..+ 9: 55pm -Detroit aud East.... ..+ 5:07pm + 3:30pm. ‘Saginaw, Detroit and East. .t12 csheens *10:45pm... Detroit, East — Canada...* 6:35am * 8:35am....Gd. Haven and Int. Pts....* 7:10pm +12:53pm. Gd. Haven and Intermediate. + 3: 22pm + 5:12pm...,Gd. Haven Mil. and Chi....+10:05am * 7:40pm....Gd. Haven Mil. and Chi....* 8:15am +10:00pm...... Gd. Haven and Mil....... + 6:40am Eastwurd—No. 14 has Wagner parlor car. No. 18 parlor car. Westward—No. 11 parlor car. No. 15 Wagner parlor car. *Daily. +tExcept Sunday. E. H. Huewes, A. G. P. & T. A. BEN. FLETCHER, Trav. Pass. ‘ Jas. CAMPBELL, City Pass. Agent, No. 23 Monroe 8t. Rapids & Indiana Railroad Sept. 27, 1896. GRAN Trav. C’y, Vistas & Mack.. “+t 7:45am + 5:15pm Trav. cy Petoskey & Mack...+ 2:15pm + 6:30am Sa acbaviccs a iaieaes case ere + 5:25pm 11:10am Train. — at aoe 745 a.m. has parlor car to ee Train leaving at 2: iB = ‘im. has sleeping car to Petoskey oak Mackinaw. Southern Diy. Leave Arrive Ginginnaiis | oss. cobs cae + 7:10am + 8:25pm Wh Wayne ois 27. ts t z :00pm + 1:55pm Cincinnati.................-.++ 7:00pm * 7:25am 7:208.m. train has parlor oar to Cincinnati, 7:00p.m. train has oe poy, Hee to Cincinnati. ‘Muskegon a WEST. Lv G’d Rapids... ..47:35am tl :00pm +5:40pm Aceumkeen: Tapping re ee — 2:10pm 7:05pm eomnae ORs. ysis +8: ‘0am *iL:abam *4:00pen Krard Repids ipcteue oe 9:30am 12:55pm 5:20pm +Except Sunday. *Daily. ALMQUIST. GC, L, Lockwoop, Age Un. Sta. - Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt. iat Sten a eS Aly a Th aes COGN > 2 = ID ALY 7 Oty 5 Via aa ZB A DESMAN GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1897. Number 714 We wish to establish a branch of our business in every town in Michigan where we are not now represented. No Capital Required. MEN’S SUITS AND OVERCOATS $4.00 to $30.00 3 WRITE FOR INFORMATION. 3 WHITE CITY TAILORS, 222-226 ADAMS ST., CHICAGO. AAAAsA aeee esa TO CLOTHING MERCHANTS We still have on hand a few lines of Spring and Summer Clothing and some small lots to be closed at sacrifice. Write our Michigan representative, WILLIAM CONNOR, Box 346, P. O. Marshall, Mich., and he will call upon you, and if he has not what you want, will thank you for looking and you will learn something to your advantage about our coming Fall and Winter line. Mail orders promptly attended to by MICHAEL KOLB & SON, Wholesale Ready [ade Clothing Manufacturers, Rochester, N. Y. Established nearly one-half a century. The Preferred Bankers Life Assurance C0. Incorporated by 10 Maintains a Guarantee Fund. Write for details. Home Office, Moffat Bldg., DETROIT, MICH. FRANK E. ROBSON, PREs. TRUMAN B. GOODSPEED, SEc’y. COMMERCIAL CREDIT C0., Lid. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Private Credit Advices. Collections made anywhere in the United States and Canada. Gia nar PR INS. Pre.apt, Conservative, Safe. q ‘ co. 4 ‘ *.¥ (paws an, Pres. W. FRED McBarn, Sec. € $+ 90000000 0000000 MICHIGAN BANKERS eh v MY DAD wTvrevvvvVveVveVyvVveVyVeYS nS Save Trouble ssc TRADESMAN COUPONS A Western Genius. Away out West, in Kansas, two hundred miles or more, : Some twenty miles from no place, stood a little country store, a who run the shanty (a Canadian by irt i Just worked the store and people for all that they were worth. A regular museum, where was kept for sale or trade A general stock of every earthly thing that e’er was made; Dry goods, bacon, jewelry, molasses, pins and soap, Sulky plows and parasols, tobacco, silk and rope; Feathers, flour and sauer kraut and calico and nails, Buggies, beans and baling twine and needles, knives and pails. He dealt in hogs and cattle and the various kinds of vrain, And he made every edge to cut, did this same Bob McLain. Now Robert was a genius of the most emphatic , Just as plain and blunt in manner as any man you’d ind; Was brave and broad and honest and had within his breast As big and warm and soft a heart as could be found out West. He wore a pair of pantaloons made out of cot- tonade, A pair of cowhide boots outside, a hickory shirt— home made, : And one well-greased suspender held his panta- loons in place, An old wool hat, turned up behind, projected o’er his face. But Bob got tired of keeping store, he hankered for a farm— A ‘quarter ”’ a charm; And so he struck a granger who was asking for a of rich prairie dirt would fit him like trade, And hayseed took the yardstick, while Bob shoul- dered the spade. oe Se Failure of J. D. Kinney, the Adrian Furniture Dealer. Adrian, May 25—Jonn D. Kinney, the furniture dealer, has uttered chattel mortgages aggregating $8,000. Attor- ney Henry C. Smith is named as trus- tee. The mortgages run as follows, and are preferred in the order named: Adrian State —— Bank. ........... S285 45 Bronk ©. WMGnesn. le 3,500 CO Memry < Site 650 00 Mis Clara KE. Kinney . ......,....... 500 (0 Dorcas Witney... 199 99 We. RendaligCe 1... 134 10 Daudt Glass & Crockery Co.............. 171 00 Michigan Furniture Co... .... ......... 57 00 Fox, Mason Furniture Co.... ... ....... 68 30 Morgan Furniture Co..........:... ..... 30% Mann Broe............ Se 83 09 A. WG HE. Stover......... tae cseseee 63 00 iangsiow, Fowler dé: Co ................. 97 50 Bucreve Cosir€e.............. .-.. 1.2... 37 25 Connersville Furniture Co............... 30 00 Crom Mie eeCO fs 41 50 Crocker CnainGo . -...... 21... . 5s. 49 31 meowe Cowen ©o . 2... 29 50 Mawood, Mori Go... .... 2... 1.0... 7 85 JGMnn Go ep CO oe... s 75 35 ee rece MOE et ce 28 00 Penes Tame OO... oe. 35 90 Gee Pe Ce i 11 50 meamer @ “iteu @o.. 8. 6... 86 68 Meeniean Paoe Co... .....:... 5... 30 00 Manning, Bowman & Co................. 18 90 A. © Norauint & Co... ........ ccs... 2 00 Zeeland Furniture Co bea cteuee (a0 oa 133 50 S: A. Moxwell@ Co... ... se... 89 50 ———-> 0 > How a Clerk Was Encouraged. A merchant was one day discussing his men with his junior partner, when the case of a young man in their em- ploy who was known to be quite igno- rant and seemingly careless, came up. The junior partner urged his dismissal, as he believed it would be for the better interests of the firm were his place taken by one more competent. The older man knowing more of human nature, and having more of gen- uine manliness in his heart, suggested that he be kept a while longer, and that he be encouraged a little and given a little advice. The young man was sent for an and interview with the head of the house in his private office had the effect of greatly stimulating him to further effort. He was told plainly, yet kindly, of his faults, and how hard it was to endure them, and that the wel- fare of the business demanded an im- provement. He was advised to begin a course’ of instruction at the night classes ofa business college and there- by gain a knowledge which would be of direct benefit to him. The result of this interview was that the young man realized his position as never before. He understood that he was a factor in the business, and that his employer had his welfare at heart and was anxious to help him. It gave him fresh courage and new hopes. He acted on the advice and soon made rapid progress in his studies. With added knowledge he gained more confidence in himself and fewer mis- takes were made by him, It was not long before this clerk be- came one of the most efficient and {aith- ful of his fellows. Had _ the opposite course been adopted, as suggested by the younger merchant, the clerk would have been dismissed, and with that feeling in his heart that ‘‘nobody cares for me,’ he would,no doubt, have gone down instead of upward in life's duty. EE A Wall Paper Table. To find the number of double rolls—16 yards—of paper necessary to cover the walls of any room, add the length of the room to the width. Divide by 6 if a 6 foot ceiling. Divide by 5 if a 7 foot ceiling. Divide by 4% if an 8 foot ceiling. Divide by 4 if a 9 foot ceiling. Divide by 3% if a 10 foot ceiling. Divide by 3 __ if a 12 foot ceiling. Divide by 2% if a 14 foot ceiling. The above table is near enough fer practical purposes. An allowance of one roll can be made for one window and one door. Ourx. 02. — A Jack of All Trades. The Youth’s Companion copies the following notice which appeared recent- ly in a local paper of a small New Eng- land town changing only the name of the versatile advertiser: Notice—I have opened a shop on Front Street and am prepared to file and set saws. I carry a line of Cigars, Tobacco and Confectionery and can fur- nish hot oyster stews, boiled eggs, etc., at short notice. Repairing Umbrellas and Sewing Machines, also Bottoming Chairs. Shooting gallery in connection. JAMES FARNLEY. —_—___~» 0. Not at Home When Bill Called. Caller—Is your father at home? Little Daughter—What is your name, please? Caller—Just tell him it is his oid friend Bill. Little Daughter—Then I guess he ain’t at home. I heard him tell mamma if any bill came he wasn’t at home. 8 The Calumet distillery was sold at ublic auction last Tuesday in Chicago. When the trust purchased the plant in 1891 the price was $500,000. Levy Mayer, representing the American Spirits Company, is the latest purchaser, and through him the successor of the whisky trust acquires the distillery for $250, 000. EE Wm. H. Ailen, book-keeper for the Belknap Wagon Co., has returned from the East, where he spent a fortnight in visiting the scenes of his boyhood. He was accompanied by his wife. Dorian M. Russell, chemist for Thum Bros. & Schmidt, and Dr. J. C. Holt are trout fishing on the Manistee River. MONEY AS A PEACEMAKER. The charge that the Christian powers of Europe have been influenced by mer- cenary motives in favoring the Turk and maintaining the integrity of the Ottcman empire, has been so _ often made of late,both in Europe and Amer- ica, that the public is compelled to be- lieve that there must be some basis for the statement. In America, particular- ly, where we see questions of ‘‘national honor’’ so often measured by considera- tions of profit, we are more than pre- pared to give credence to such stories. The capitalists and government banks of Europe own the bulk of Turkish se- curities, both national and _ private, amounting to many hundred millions of dollars. The national debt alone is now estimated at something like $800, - 000,000 and the destruction of the Sul- tan’s empire or its considerable reduc- tion in extent, or the falling off of its revenues would not only depreciate Turkish securities of every kind, but threaten their very existence as valuable holdings. It is but natural, as human nature goes, even though discreditable, that the owners of these securities in France and Germany and Austria and Italy and Great Britain and Russia, powerful moneyed men and corporations should bring a decided pressure to bear at all times upon their respective gov- ernments to maintain the Turk in the greatest strength and prosperity pos- sible. We have on several notable oc- casions recently in this country seen how quick the stock exchanges have taken alarm at the mere talk of international complications and cried out in their mercenary way, ‘Peace at any price!’’ Indeed, it is becoming a question if the Wall and Lombard streets and bourses of the nations, in this extremely practical commercial and_ utilitarian age, rather than the government cabinets and popular sentiment and a feeling of national honor, are not now the arbiters of the fate of nations and the custodians of the peace of the world. Those fine impulses and that sympathy and delicate sense of honor which once controlled the international policy of European and American peoples have given way largely to a sordid and cautious com- mercial spirit which we find influencing Europe in its attitude towards the Turk and is holding back the United States in its relations towards Cuba and Spain. War is feared now not so much on ac- count of the loss of life, but by reason of its cost and depressing effect upon stocks. If this new and businesslike way of looking at things international should result in abolishing war altogether and substituting arbitration, where there would be no question of inglorious back downs or failure to respond to the calls of national duty and honor, let the cost be what it might, it would bea step forward. In the present condition of society, however, the sacrifice of all things else for money is as disreputable as it is humiliating, but neither —— nor America can at present point the finger of scorn at the other. a An obstinate man does not hold opin- ions, but they hold him,—Pope. sii nahi NaS rn ts at moe alae oka ee MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Bicycles News and Gossip of Interest to Dealer and Rider. Since the days have ‘‘grown longer,’’ according to the popular idiom, business people are getting some capital after- supper sport out of their heels, and the country roads are throrged with cyclists every evening. The brief twilight hours are made much of by the busy toilers, who seem to have the happy knack of condensing the enjoyment of a whole holiday into the limited leisure at their disposal. The most attractive feature of these evening rides is the sociability apparent on every side. Brothers, sisters, cousins, comrades or sweethearts, as the case may he, pair off or form chatty groups, and the cares and worries of the day evaporate under the exhilarating influences of a lively spin in congenial company. Such pleasant parties are of nightly occur- rence, but the spectacle is only complete when the all-round cycling family turns out. Then the sight is not only a treat, but an object lesson. Two and three generations are often represented in these reunions of relatives, and one group of four a few evenings ago con- sisted of a silver-haired great-grand- father, his son, the latter’s daughter, and her ten-year-old boy, all pedalling along in a row with mutual enjoyment. * * * Last Saturday night twenty-five young men and young girls, members of the bicycle club connected with the High- land Park Reformed church, at New Brunswick, N. Y., tovk a club run to Dunellen, ten miles from home. They were storm-bound there, and could ob- tain but one room in the only hotel. This room the young girls engaged. They prepared to spend the night sleep- ing in relays of four in the single bed. The watchers, tired of the relay busi- ness, made their way to a neighboring bakeshop, and there passed the remain- der of the night. The men in the party bunked as best they could in the wait- ing-room at the railway station. Sun- day morning the Rev. Mr. Van Dyke’s bedraggled bicycle club returned home to listen to parental lectures and to offer explanations for their absence. * * * The changes forever recurring’ in cycles and their appurtenances are no- ticeable each successive season as the makers put on exhibition their new models. This year the variety is to be found in tires more than in wheels. A prominent tire manufacturer has said: ‘‘A pneumatic tire is such an imperfect article at the very best, subject to so much strain, and, although the most del- icate part of the equipment of a wheel, must have the hardest use and come in contact with the roughest roads when sustaining the weight of the wheel and rider, that the tire enjoying the greatest popularity one season must of necessity be less popular next season on account of having the greatest percentage of riders and necessarily causing a greater amount of trouble than tires less ridden. Many riders do not know what make of tire they are riding until they have some trouble with it. If a tire never gives trouble it simply does its duty and gets no credit. "’ x * * The wheelwomen of Gotham have a new fad. It is bicycle polo. Not many have had the courage to try the game yet, but they are all talking about it, and many have announced their intention of going in for it. Wheelwomen, like wheelmen, are always looking for new phases of wheeling. They like to at- tempt something novel, the more diffi- cult the better,and they are finding both elements in cycle polo. + + Last season there existed a great deal of diversity of opinion as to the relative merits of the rough and smooth tread. Some rough tread tires that were ex- tremely popular in 1896 are almost un- heard of in 1897. On the other hand, one of the most prominent manufactur- ers, who has been a strong advocate of the smooth tread, has recently put out, in addition to his old-established smooth-tread tire, a tire with a figure of the fleur-de-lis raised at regular inter- vals on the tread, forming not only an attractive, but a very useful pattern. It is an ornament to any wheel. It is con- tended by the manufacturer that it does away entirely with the suction caused by other rough treads, and does not col- lect, throw or hold mud. i —_2>0>———_.. All on Account of the Wheel. From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The bicycle sundry business has reached vast proportions. Every article needed by the wheelman, and some that he'll never need, is the subject of fierce competition. ‘The competition not only covers the manufacturer, but extends to the retail dealer as well. Bicycle sundries can be found in all sorts of unexpected places. Some of the dry gocds people make a specialty of them, and there are many other concerns that carry them as they would any prime necessity. Of course all this makes competition fast and furious, at the regular bicycle stores. Here is an il- lustration of the way the thing some- times goes: An eagle-eyed customer walked into a Euclid-ave. wheel depot last Satur- day evening and asked to look at locks. He was shown a lock and chain and en- quired the price. The proprietor had sized him up and was determined to make a sale, even if he sacrificed profits to do it. ‘*Ten cents,’’ he replied. A smile of ineffable contempt came over the customer's classic features. He held the lock to the light and viewed it at every possible angle. Then he handed it back to the pro- prietor. ‘* *Taint worth more’n a nickel,’’ he remarked. The proprietor looked at him in sor- row. ‘‘If I had known with whom I was dealing,’’ he plaintively remarked, ‘‘1 wouldn't bave put up the price on you. Here, take it as a gift.’ And the customer, with a_ gratified smirk creeping around the corners of his finely chiseled mouth, pocketed the lock and went out into the night. a Downright Destitution. She was not a woman who could see suffering without wanting to give relief. ‘*I think,’’ she said to her husband, ‘‘that something ought to be done for the Barkers in the next block. I don’t believe the neighbors realize how des- perately poor they are.’’ ‘Why, I thought they were fairiy well off,’’ he answered in surprise. ‘“Ob, dear, no,’’ she explained. ‘*They have to endure all sorts of pri- vations. Why, there’s only one bicycle in the family, and even that is not a '97 wheel. ”’ eect Ch Cg The Ruler of the World. ‘The hand that rocks the cradle,” said the poet, “rules the world;” And once, perhaps, the statement had its worth: But to-day we give the medal to the foot that works the pedal; The wheelwoman now rules o’er all the earth. —~<>9—>_ Daft. ‘“Our cook is crazy about bicycling. ’ ‘* Does she ride much?’ ‘*Ride! She gets on her wheel to hang out the washing.”’ Traaed His Horse for a Bicycle. From the Lincoln County Leader. The bicycle fever struck Siletz, but it did not last long. Jack Ross, an upper- farm Indian, traded his horse to some cultus white man for a bicycle. Very impatiently he waited for the mud to dry up so that he could try his new steed. Finally one day last week he started out to make his first trial. Go- ing down by the river he selected a nice, smooth, grassy slope. After get- ting on and off a few times in the usual graceful manner of beginners, he was finally firmly seated in the saddle and wabbled around in great shape fora time. But fate was after him. In his wabblings he happened to head the ma- chine down hill toward the river. He was delighted at the ease with which he ran the machine, and did not notice where he was headed until he was about ten feet from the steep bluff that hung right over the deep water of the river, but it was then too late. He gavea wild yell, pulled back cn the handle bars and shouted, ‘‘Whoa!"’ but to no avail, and at the next instant Jack and the wheel made a graceful curve and plunged into the deep, chilly water of the Siletz River, with the wheel on top. Present- ly a very wet and thoroughly disgusted Indian crawled out onto the shore, diag- ging a bicycle out after him, and now the wheel is again for trade. ———__> +. Extreme Case. ‘‘T can’t help it,’’ said the man in the back seat. “‘I can’t believe in any- thing. I ama born doubter.’’ ‘‘QOh, no, brother,’’ began the evan- gelist. ‘But Iam. There are times when I even have doubts as to the superiority of my bicycle.’’ ——__>2. The Usual Way. Waggs—So you are learning to ride the bicycle. How do you get on? Gaggs—To tell the truth, I do more getting off than getting on. No Department Store can sell a bicycle at from $29.99” to $37.77 if it is finished and equipped as Clippers are in Clipper enamel and Clip- per decorations, Clipper finish is the result of two years’ experimenting and several thousand dollars expense. Every coat of Clipper enamel is hand and water rubbed by furniture finishers, who have spent a life-time finishing the finest furniture in the world. Every transfer used is imported from Germany. Every line of hand decoration is drawn by an expert of 20 years’ experience. Every Clipper bicycle turned out is finished at an expense 3 times greater than any wheel we knowof. Clipper equipment is the most expensive, and of the very highest grade,such as first quality Garford, Hunt or Brown saddles, Baldwin chains, G. & J. tires, Berkey furniture finished, cloth-lined wood rims, Hunt’s highest grade tool bags, Clipper pedals. steel bars fitted with grips that don’t break easily. Equipment like this is too expensive for Department Store cheap wheels. The above equipment costs us just $8.91 more than the best used on any Depart- ment store bicycle we ever saw, and $12.43 more than the worst we have ever seen. Remember this difference in cost is only a small part of the bicycle. Everything else is in about the same proportion. Again we say, there is no bicycle the equal of a Clipper at the price of a Clipper. No. P. 25 N. “CLIPPER PEOPLE,” MADE BY THE Grand Rapids, Michigan. >= ~>-~{-ABW-A.®BW-@BW.-A-@A.@-@A.@.e@.e.e.e.e.e-eA.ea.e. » _ =~ a> SS ak . \ A\ i? 2822222 3333333333323333322: aaaaaaaae™ y -6 The Young Man in Business. From Printers’ Ink. This is the day of the young man in business. You see him everywhere, oc- cupying positions of trust and responsi- bility. At first the business worid looked askance at his entrance; but it soon learned that he was an acquisition. Without a too great reverence for experi- ence or precedent, the young man of to-day is still a safe and conservative business man. He supplies an element of dash and enterprise of which older men, no matter how progressive, are incapable. He is full of ideas, is al- ways ready to listen courteously to ad- vice, but makes a point of foliowing only that which seems good to him. In advertising circles the young man is especially prominent and ubiquitious. At a recent gathering of advertisement writers it was discovered that the ma- jority of them were between twenty-five and thirty-five years of age. But they were ali bright, progressive men, many of them writing and placing advertis- ing involving the expenditure of thou- sands of dollars annually. Verily, the young man’s star is in the ascendant. ———_~>_ 0. __ Making a Change. ‘*Hov yez got any petroleum?’’ she enquired as she entered the grocery store early in the morning. ‘*Yes,’’ replied the clerk. “‘Are ye sure it’s petroleum nothin’ else?’’ ‘* Absolutely certain.’’ ‘‘Well, yez kin give ten cents’ worth, an’ I want it in a hurry. The missus says oi’ve got to sthop usin’ kerosene to shtart the fire.’’ an : : : : 24 Ib» MERIC, RIDDEN BY WORLDS HEAVIEST RIDER ” Baby Bliss on his “Truss Frame” America Bicycle Will be in Grand Rap- ids Saturday evening, May and Sunday, May 30. Headquarters, Sweet's Hotel. Adams & Hart, State Agents America Bicycles, 12 W. Bridge St., Grand Rapids. 20, Sbtbbobeabbébhbbbbhbadbhbbhb bbb tbr bnbn be by baba bn bn bn be bn bn by bn bn bn bn bn bn bn bn bn bn bn bn dn OT TD TT OO SF GGG GG GS VF VS VV VV VV VV VVVVTVVeVTT giisbiiisamsomscamomeseroemnareeonn Not How Cheap But How Good co We warrant our make of wagons and consequently produce no cheap or inferior work. Buyers of the Belknap make of wagons do not find it necessary to constantly repair and replace. Catalogue on application. Belknap Wagon Co., : Grand Rapids, Mich. eecceses eoceeees cooceece eesececces = A 700 Pound Barrel can be handled with per- fect ease by One Man And our Barrel Truck. For further information address BUYS BARREL TRUCK C0. 761 E. Fulton St. Grand Rapids, Mich. i a i 4 Around the State Movements of Merchants. Clare—Jas. Boyd succeeds Mason & Boyd in the grocery business. Kent City—Maynard Romie has sold his meat market to Wm. Parks. Belding—J. . Angell succeeds An- gell & Nye in the meat business. Saginaw—Dorr & Teal succeed Dorr Bros. & Co. in the meat business. Moore Park—F. M. Spangler suc- ceeds F. A. Pixley in general trade. Harbor Springs—N. A. Leitch has opened a tailor shop in the Weston store. Port Huron—Lee & Vandenburgh, gro- cers, have dissolved, A. Lee succeed- ing. Orange—Harwood & Bliss have pur- chased the general stock of H. H. Jor- dan. Central Lake—Wm. Gardner has added a line of jewelry to his grocery stock. Evart—H. D. Turner & Co. have opened a new meat market in the Bush block. Lansing—L. Andrews has_ purchased the news stand and cigar store of Page & Butler. Nashville—F. T. Boise is closing out his hardware stock, on account of fail- ing health. St. Ignace—Chas. Eby has opened a bakery in the corner store adjoining Murray Bros. Marion—Chase & Runberger have re- moved their grocery stock to the Hewitt & Myers block. Frankfort—The L. E. Grisier Co. succeeds M. B. (Mrs. E. E.) Grisier in general trade. Charlotte—Ferrin Bros. have leased the Jones elevator and will handle grain as well as beans. Coldwater—Frank Bonfiglio & Co. have opened a new fruit store. The firm hails from Adrian. Reed City—John Berner, formerly of Ludington, has embarked in the meat business at this place. Tecumseh—John J. Orr continues the drug business of Orr & Temple at this place and at Ridgeway. Saginaw—C. J. Whitney & Co. an- nounce that they will close their branch music store here June to, Ferry—Young & Guun continue the general store business formerly con- ducted by I. M. Young & Co. Munising—Geo. B. Hill has purchased the grocery and hardware stock of Geo. A. Smith and will continue the busi- ness. Detroit—Rhynas & Childs are now the proprietors of the Globe Steam Laundry, instead of Chas. D. Childs, as formerly. Alto—B. F. Palmer has completed the deal for a hardware stock at Grand Rapids and expects to move it here in about ten days. Ferry—Wm. E. Gunn has purchased an interest in the general stock of Young & Co. The new firm will be known as Young & Gunn. Chiet—I. W. Rhodes has purchased a store building at Tanner and will re- move to that place and engage in gen- eral trade in the fall. Freeport—A. G. Gush has sold his meat market to Whetford, Kelley & Simpson, who will continue the business at the same location. Muskegon—Cornelius T. Cramer has purchased an interest in the furniture stock of Geo. D. Vanderwerp. The new firm will be known as G. D. Vander- werp & Co, MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Muskegon—T. Klock & Co. have pur- chased the undertaking business of Karel & Veltman. They will add wall paper, picture frames and mouldings. Peacock— David J. Peacock, formerly engaged in trade at Grant Station, has opened a general store at this place. He is also postmaster and express agent. Ypsilanti— Will Murdock has sold his interest in the drug store at Northville and has accepted his old place again as book-keeper for the Michigan Central Railway at this place. West Bay City—W. H. Weber who conducts a hardware store here and at Omer has merged his store business in- to a corporation under the style of the H. W. Weber Hardware Co. Traverse City—Sidney Purkiss has removed from Northport and opened a wholesale and retail fresh fish market on Bay street. Nearly all the fish handled here are caught near Northport. New Lothrop—Thos. Snyder, who has been identified witb the general store of Washington Snyder for the past two years, has resigned his position and will engage in the shoe business in Saginaw. Jackson——McKeggan & Lockwood, formerly clerks in the Jackson fruit house, have purchased the grocery stock and fixtures of C. R. Townsend, corner of Greenwood avenue and First street, and will continue the business. Ypsilanti—Lamb, Davis & Kishlar have leased the store now occupied by the Misses Jenks and will cut an arch- way through from the rear of their store, thus making an entrance to their store on Congress and Huron streets. Negaunee—Nels Majhannu has pur- chased the stock of goods Auno & Kremkoff had taken from them to sat- isfy two mortgages which they gave some time ago. The creditors received their accounts in full. The total amount of the three claims was $873.51. Mears—E. E. Kobe has purchased the general stock of R. T. Morris & Co. and will enlarge the stock of goods and continue the general store business in the same building. Mr. Kobe comes well recommended from Hart, where he was engaged in business with his brother. Detroit—Articles incorporating the Adolph Enggass Jewelry Co. have been filed with the County Clerk. The pur- pose is to carry on a retail jewelry and optical business. The capital stock is $10,000, of which $5,000 is paid in. The stockholders are Barbara Enggass, 995 shares; Adolph Enggass, 4 shares, and Morris H. Fechheimer, one share. Charlevoix—M. V. Cook, who has been with F. N. Chapel and also with G. W. Beaman as drug clerk during the past three or four years, in partnership with Dr. R. B. Armstrong and Dr. J. A. Auld, wili occupy the Crouter building as soon as it is vacated by Mr. Chapel, with a new stock of drugs. The firm name will be M. V. Cook & Co. Mr. Cook will have immediate charge of the business. Ludington—N. P. Christenson, pro- prietor of the Big Store, has been re- moved from the field of activity by an attack of typhoid pneumonia. Deceased was born in Denmark forty-seven years ago and came to this country when 29 years of age. He has been in the mer- cantile business in this city for seven- teen years, first in the grocery business with N. P. Hansen in the Fourth ward. It was there that he met Mrs. Christen- sen, then Miss Bertha Hansen, Mr. Hansen’s niece, who was clerking for them. They were married in Milwaukee eleven years ago. Five children were born to them, four of whom are now living. These are all boys and are named respectively Carl, Walter, Arthur and Herbert, the eldest being only 7 years of age. Manufacturing Matters. Otsego—Geo. E. Clapp has begun the manufacture of a preparation known as the Ivory washing tablet. Maple Rapids—W. J. Graham and Ed. Sherman have leased the grist mill and will continue the business. Alden—The Elk Rapids Iron Co. has placed an exchange grist mill at Alden with the R. W. Coy Estate as agent. Mears—J. D. Barton is building a wagon shop at this place in which he will manufacture and repair wagons. Detroit—The Old Sol Cigar Co. has removed its factory from Flint to this city, locating at 75 Woodward avenue. Saginaw—Ferrell, Prame & Osier, manufacturers of grain and seed clean- ers, are succeeded by A. T. Ferrell & G 0. Alma—C,. L. Chadwick has invented a roach bug powder which he will place on the market under the brand of ** Eureka.’’ Detroit—The style of the Detroit Cigarmakers’ Co-operative Association, Limited, has been changed to the Co- operative Cigar Co. Limited. Douglas—Devine & Durham have their Climax machine in running order at Weed’s factory and are turning out baskets at the rate of 1,000 per day. Marquette—Begole & Bice have sold the lumber which they cut here last winter, about 2,000,000 feet, to Detroit parties and made the first shipment last week. Martin—The East Martin creamery has resumed operations. F. D. -Hard- ing and Wm. Robertson are the mana- gers. Mr. Coffin has been hired as su- perintendent. Benton Harbor—W. J. Harper and M. A. Price have formed a copartnership under the style of the Columbia Cigar Co. for the purpose of embarking in the manufacture of cigars. Menominee--The Menominee River Shingle Co. is putting in something new in the way of shingle mill machin- ery. It is a band mill, which works horizontally and is used for knot saw- ing. EE & McCaull have sold their logs to Saginaw parties and are now scaling them at the mouth of the Salmon Trout River. The logs will probably be towed to Saginaw for manufacture. Muskegon—The suit of Gow & Camp- bell against the Nufer Cedar Co. was tried in the Muskegon Circuit Court and a verdict for plaintiffs was rendered by the jury for $1,045.81 and interest. The contest will probably be carried to the Supreme Court. In May, 1895, the plaintiffs had about 3,000,000 feet of hemlock logs to bring down from Houghton Lake to Evart and claimed that they found 1,500,000 feet of logs in the River belonging to defendants which they had to drive along with their own logs to avoid great delay in getting their property where it could be utilized. The logs of both owners were destined for this city and from here the defeni- ant’s logs were rafted by way of Lake Michigan to Whitehall. The plaintiffs sued to collect pay for the cost of driv- ing the logs from Higgin Lake. They also claim to have driven down 29,640 feet of logs belonging to Hovey & Mc- Cracken and 360,070 feet belonging to the McGraft Lumber Co.,and these con- cerns will also be asked to settle. Detroit—Articles incorporating the Hemmeter Cigar Co. have been filed with the County Clerk. Lhe company re- moves from Saginaw to this city. The capital stock is $10,000, all paid in. The original incorporation was in 1893. Standish—An attempt was recently made to destroy the sawmill of James Norn. The fire had made _ but little headway when discovered and was ex- tinguished with but trifling damage. Evidence was plenty that the fire was clearly of incendiary origin. Allegan—Joseph Ambler has __ pur- chased machinery for a woolen-mill and will move it to Mt. Pleasant, where he will engage in business. But one or two machines will be taken from his burned mill here, the remainder having been damaged beyond repair. He has been successful in business here, al- though unfortunate because of fires, having been burned out four times. Coldwater—Local business men to the number of forty-six have subscribed for stock to the amount of $28,000 in the proposed new shoe factory. It is un- derstood that the managers of the busi ness will take $12,000 stock, making the total stock of the corporation $40,000. East Tawas—The Tawas Bay Lumber Co. has sold the Emery block to Samuel Anker who will occupy it with his gro- cery stock and meat market. Contrary to previous announcement the Tawas Bay Lumber Co. will confine its opera- tions to the sawmill business exclu- sively. Alma—Mr. Isham, of Ithaca, has pur- chased 200,000 feet of ash logs from Gardener, Peterman & Co. He will build a sawmill somewhere near .the river and railroad track and begin op- erations almost immediately. The mill will saw half-inch stock which will be shipped to Ithaca and made _ into heading. Traverse City—Benjamin Boughey, an old settler and enterprising farmer of Grand Traverse county, has built a potato chip factory on his farm. It is fitted throughout with modern machin- ery. Mr. Boughey will use potatoes from his own farm and also expects to buy several thousand bushels annually of our farmers. Manistee—There is not nearly as much hemlock to be sawed at this point this season as ordinarily has been turned out for water shipment, and it looks now as if there would have to be a raise in that class of stock when the new cut gets ready to be marketed. Those of the mills that are catering to the car trade find difficulty in keeping sorts in hemiock that are dry and fit to ship, and some of the yards have been: com- pelled to bring in long stuff from some of the railroad mills up the road to fill out orders. There has been great diffi- culty in getting cars. Midland—Articles of incorporation have been filed with the County Clerk by the Dow Process Bleaching Powder Co., capital $200,000. The Simon Kent farm, just outside the city limits, has been purchased and work will be com- menced in the immediate future upon an extensive plant covering 75,000 square feet. The inventor of the Dow Process, Herbert Dow, has also invent- ed and has in successful operation, in cornection with the Midland Chemical Co., a process of making bromine by electricity. The new factory will em- ploy many men, and will use annually many thousands of barrels of lime and other material. It will prove a great addition to the other industries of the town. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Grand Rapids Gossip Ina Lamoreaux has opened a grocery store at New Richmond. The Mussel- man Grocer Co. furnished the stock. M. H. Barber has removed his gro- cery stock from South Division street to the Hartman row on East Fulton street. Albert E. Kemano has embarked _ in the grocery business at Clarion. The stock was furnished by the Lemon & Wheeler Company. A case of some interest, involving the rights of the respective parties to a con- tract for the conditional sale of goods, wherein the title to the property sold was retained in the vendor until the purchase price should be fully paid, was tried last week in the Kent County Circuit Court. The title of the case was Willis J. Perkins vs. Louis Grob- bin, et al. It appears that in January, 1893, Perkins entered into a_ written contract with the defendants for the sale of a quantity of shingle mill machinery, to be put into a mill located at Leland. By the terms of the contract the title to the machinery was to remain in Perkins until the full payment of the purchase price, amounting to $2,600 or there- abouts. A payment of about $800 was made when the contract was entered in- to and the balance was payable in three installments during the following sum- mer, for which defendants gave their promissory notes. The contract pro- vided that, in case of default, Perkins should have the right to retake the ma- chinery, and all payments made were to be considered as compensation for the use, wear and tear of the machinery, or that he might sue on the notes and that suit on the notes should not be a waiver of his right to take the property. There was no provision in the contract, how- ever, in case Perkins should take the property, that it should not be a waiver of his right to sue on the notes. De- fendants put the machinery in their mill and ran it five days, in 1893, and sixty days the year following, and in Novem- ber, default having been made in the payment of the notes, Perkins retook the machinery. He then sued on the notes. It was claimed, on the part of the defense, that Perkins had a choice of one or two remedies. He could either retake the property or sue on the notes, but he could not do both; that having taken the property he had deprived the|b defendants of the consideration for which the notes were given and that this act on his part cancelled the notes; that having elected to rescind the sale by retaking the property, he could not afterwards recover the purchase price of the thing sold. In other words, that he could not, at the same time, keep his property and sell it too. The Court held with the defendants and directed a verdict in their favor. a a The Grain Market. The wheat market has been steady during the past week. The situation has not changed to speak of except that it is a little stronger as we get reports regarding the growing crop in France, which show that it has been damaged more than was first reported, and it is now estimated that there will bea short- age of 100,000,000 bushels in that coun- try. The winter wheat in this country about holds its own, although Kansas, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Tennessee show up a little better than was first anticipated, but there is no improve- ment in the crop in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. It is too early to count anything on the spring wheat yet. How- ever, the outlook at present is quite promising and, taking all things into consideration, we may look for 500,000, - ooo bushels as a Crop, but this is noth- ing to base lower prices on, especially when we consider the small amount that will be left over from last year and the shortage in France. While Argentine, India, Australia and a few more minor exporting countries will have none to export, nearly all the supply will have to come from Russia and the United States. Our visible made a fair de- crease, being 1,441,000 bushels, which was somewhat less than was anticipated, and had it not been for the unexpected large arrivals in the Northwest (Minne- apolis and Duluth) the decrease would have been much larger. However, after the May deal is over, we may expect to see less fluctuations and, conse- quently, steadier markets. All things considered, the demand for flour has been very fair and mill feed is absorbed as fast as it can be made at tull price. After making some spasmodic efforts to advance, corn settled back to exactly where it was one week ago. The same might be said of oats. The receipts during the week were only moderate, being 30 cars of wheat, 6 cars of corn and 4 cars of oats. Local miliers are paying 83c for wheat. C. G. A. Voter. ~~ Oo -e The Produce Market. Asparagus— Home grown has advanced to 20c per doz. bunches. Beets—4oc per doz. bunches. Butter—Separator creamery has de- clined to 13%@14c. Dairy grades are coming in very plentifully, being taken on the basis of 8@ogc for fancy dairy and 6@7c for packing grades. Cabbage—75c per doz. for Mississippi stock. Cucumbers—Home grown command 5o0c per doz. Southern fetch 30c. Eggs—Handlers have advanced their paying prices to 8c on track. The mar- ket is lower East and will probably go off %c here in the course of a few days. Lettuce—Grand Rapids forcing toc per lb. Onions—Green fetch toc per doz. bunches. There are four kinds of dry stock in market—California, Egyptian, Bermuda and Misissippi. The latter command $1.10 per bu. sack, while Cal- ifornia and Egyptian are in fair de- mand at $2 per 2 bu. sack. Bermuda are held at $2.75 per 60 Ib. crate. Peas—Illinots stock brings $1.50 per u. Pieplant—tic per Ib. Pineapples—$1.25@1.50 per doz. Potatoes—New Mississippis command $1.30 per bbl. Home grown are still selling at 15@2oc, according to quality. The market is a little stiffer, but is not so encouraging as was anticipated a few weeks ago. Radishes—toc per doz. bunches. Seeds—Medium clover, $4.50@4.75; Mammoth clover, $4.75@5; Timothy, $1.40@1.60; Hungarian, 75@8oc; Com- mon or German Millet, 60@7oc. Spinach—Home grown commands 35c er bu. Squash—Illinois stock brings 4c per Strawberries—Illinois stock is in plen- tiful supply at $1.50@1.75 per case of 24 quarts. Missouri berries are coming in in carlots, commanding $2 per case. Tomatoes—$2.50 per crate of 6 bas- kets. Wax Beans—$2 per bu. crate. a a Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Minnie Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar N. Jenkins, of Portland, to Emery R. Beal, the well- known Ypsilanti druggist. The wedding will take place in Portland Wednesday, June 2. The Grocery Market. Sugar—While the consumptive de- mand is increasing, being at present double its volume at the beginning of April, jobbers are buying practically nothing, being still stocked up. An advance is not unlikely when they begin to buy. The tariff bill is bound to have an effect, but if the European market continues dull, as it was last week, there will probably be no advance until the passage of the tariff bill is so near at hand that the receipts of European sugar will be interfered with. The do- mestic raw market declined 1-16c dur- ing the past week, and no further drop is expected, as the receipts are falling off. Coffee—The primary markets are weak. Stocks of Rios and Santos coffees ate heavy. This condition gives the market a weak feeling, but prices are now so low that should there begin to be an appearance of a falling off in arriv- als of coffee from the fields at the ports of Rio and Santos, the market would certainly advance. Cheese—The market has finally suc- cumbed to the increased receipts of new goods. A decline of %c from last quo- tations is noted. Full cream fancy stock is quoting at 9!4c, some special makes selling at 4c above the outside quota- tion. There are liberal receipts of new cheese. Rice—The scare that sent Japan rice up some time since has so blown over that prices have again settled back to their old figure. The stocks of domes- tic rice are light, and prices are still high in consequence. Syrups and Molasses—The market has been rather dull during the week. There has been a fair demand for mixed syrup at unchanged prices. The market is about steady, and no change in likely. There is practically no de- mand for sugar syrup of any grade. The price is unchanged, and no fluctua- tion is expected. Molasses is very dull, and very little business will be done on it from this time on until fall. Prices are steady. Dried Fruits—There is some improve- ment in dried apples and raspberries. Prunes are still low and not very lively. Raisins are dull. Currants seem to have had their full advance. The ex- pectation of a good crop of fruit in Cali- fornia is having the effect to dull the market a little in spot dried fruits. On the Coast it is reported that stocks of dried fruits are almost exhausted. The stock of prunes on the Coast will not exceed twenty-five to thirty cars; but about five cars of peaches remain, while there are practically no apricots left. The stock of raisins on the Coast is said to be chiefly of medium and low grade stock. Reports of drouth and winds come from some sections of California, which reports are to the effect that much of the fruit has been blown from the trees. Granting all this, it is very probable that the Coast will this season raise the largest crop of deciduous fruit that was ever produced there. Cherries are now ripening. There is to be a bet- ter crop of these than for several years. The last importations of currants for the crop of 1896 reached New York this week, and consisted of 550 tons. The current year’s crop promises to be small, and the market is expected to hold up to high figures. Oranges—The market has advanced 25c a box on navels, seedlings and Mediterranean sweets. The demand continues active, and a still further ad- vance in the near future is looked for. Supplies on the Coast are running short in some sizes. Lemons—The weather has not been just such as would demand many lem- ons. The market 1s steady and the de- mand only fair. Provisions—There is a slightly easier feeling on everything in the provision line. No changes of any importance are noted during the week. Sellers are anxious to move stock and will shade prices to do so. Lard is probably the weakest of anything in the provision line. Pure lard is nearly as low as was reached at any time during the present year, being indeed nearly at the lowest point reached for some time back. The low prices for pure lard continue to have a depressing effect upon the sale of substitutes. a May Commit Crime Without Criminal Intent. State Dairy and Food Commissioner Grosvenor can now proceed to enforce the pure food law with vigor, the Su- preme Court having made a ruling which makes that enactment a terror to dealers who sell impure or adulterated articles of food. This ruling was made in an unanimous opinion, written by Chief Justice Long, in the case of Michael Snoberger, who was convicted by Circuit Judge Kinne at Monroe of violating the pure food law. Snowberger admitted the selling of adulterated mustard to Carl Franke, one of Commissioner Grosvenor’s inspectors, but insisted that the mustard was _pur- chased by him (Snowberger) as a pure article in good faith, and that he be- lieved when he sold it to Franke that it was pure. Jucge Kinne was _ inclined to find the accused not guilty, but in order that the law might be tested he convicted him under protest. Snowberger’s counsel contended that it was the intent of the Legislature to provide by the pure food act of 1895 that no person should be convicted and punished for selling adulterated food or drink without it be shown that he knew the article to be adulterated. The Supreme Court holds that the act cannot be so construed, saying that the offense under the act consists in selling an article intended to be eaten or drunk, which 1s adulterated. It is held that section 8, of the act, shows con- clusively that the Legislature did not intend to make criminal intent or guilty knowledge a necessary ingredient of the offense. ‘‘As a _ rule,’’ the court says, ‘‘there can be no crime without a criminal intent, but this rule is not uni- versal.’ ee Flour and Feed. There has been a fair trade on flour the past week, although the market has had a downward tendency. There seems to be an usually good demand for first-class low grades and clear flours and at prices comparing very favorably with the better grades. Wheat is beginning to move a little more freely from country points, from country elevators and from farmers pre- paring to handle the new crop, which promises, so far, to be of good _propor- tions. Millstuffs continue dull, with very lit- tle doing. The demand is sufficient to absorb the output from week to week. Ground feed, meal, etc., continue strong, with prices firmer, in sympathy with both corn and oats. . Wm. N. Rowe. ee Gillies New York Teas. All kinds, grades and prices. Phone Visner, 1580. 6 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Fruits and Produce. Effect of the Filled Cheese Laws. From the New York Produce Review. We have had eight months in which to test the operations of the filled cheese law, and its beneficial effects upon our home trade have been marked. There has been a better Southern trade in pure cheese since September last and many of the markets that were previously mo- nopolized by the spurious product have discarded it when the true character of the article was known. People will not eat cheese that has been adulterated with lard if they know it, hence the effort has been to have the imitation goods so branded that consumers could not be deceived. Defects in the law in this respect are noticeable. Manufacturers put the brand on the outer cloths, both sides and _ top, but these are easily removed and then there is scarcely anything to distinguish it from other cheese. This complaint comes from the British markets even more strongly than it does from our home jobbers. England and other Euro- pean countries are legislating and work- ing effectively in the interest of pure food products. They .are not forcing imitation goods out of market but in- sist that their true character shall be known by everyone through whose hands the articles pass. W. A. McKnight, of Liverpool, is now in this country endeavoring to get our Government officials more inter- ested in this matter, and he is seeking to have all the filled cheese that are ex- ported from here cieared through our custom houses as ‘‘imitation cheese ’ Mr. McKnight, representing the Liver- pool and Manchester chambers of com- merce, has succeeded in having filled cheese separated from cheese in the American shipment and import table, ‘and the bill of entry under date of Liv- erpool April 28 shows two lots of 409 boxes of **imitation’’ cheese. Mr. Mc- Knight says that the filled cheese that have been going from this country to England have generally ‘‘been sold by retail vendors as cheese, they unblush ingly exposing it on their counters with- out any mark to distinguish it from pure cheese.’’ We are glad that Mr. McKnight has gone to Washington to lay this matter before the Agricultural Department. Secretary Wilson is alert to the dairy industry and he will at once see that the spirit of the law regarding the clear branding of filled cheese is being evad- ed; and he will also recognize the fact that filled cheese has no more right to go through the custom house as cheese than oleomargarine has to be shipped as butter. It took two years of hard fight- ing to get the Government to stop the practice of shipping oleomargarine un- der some other name, whereby it would lose its identity, or, rather, pass for genuine butter. The time has come to stop the exporting of filled cheese as anything else than an ‘‘imitation.’’ ae Loss Off on Eggs. From the N. Y. Produce Review. The articles on this head which we have recently submitted on our editorial pages have attracted considerable at- tention from both receivers in New York and shippers in the interior. Although a careful study of the subject has led us to the firm conviction that the whole trade would be benefited by a change in the system of egg sales to ‘‘case count’’ at all seasons, we realize the fact that the ‘‘loss off’’ system is so firmly en- grafted upon our market that it will take much time and constant agitation to convince the trade that the other method is not only the best, but perfect- ly practicable. As we are believers in progress, and in the truth that right methods will ultimately prevail, we must conclude that the realization of case count sales will some time come to this market. For the logic of the ques- tion seems surely to compel this as the first step toward the elimination of a waste in the egg industry which ts se- riously affecting the profits of the busi- ness as a whole. Letters received at our office from shippers clearly show that they are all anxious to see a ‘‘case count’’ business established here. The opinion ex- pressed by receivers of eggs, so far as it has been made known to us, is unan- imously that the change would be great- ly to their advantage, and that it would necessitate the result which we have claimed for it—a vast improvement in the quality of stock sent here, and a saving in freight and bother caused now by the shipment of useless eggs. But the receivers here are of various opinions as to the practicability of the change Some say that the change is impossible. And the reasons for their belief are interesting. For instance, it is said by some that the irregularity in sales which would surely result would make it impossible to satisfy shippers who demand ‘“‘top values’’ for their goods. That is, that under a case count basis the goods of many shippers which are salable on a ‘‘loss off’’ basis at top quotations would, on a case count basis, have to go at material concessions from first price, and that this would cause great dissatisfaction and much shifting of consignments. Now this is undoubtedly true. But it is this very necessity of selling defec- tive goods low on a case count basis which would compel a closer grading and a general advance in the quality of stock, and weare satisfied that ship- pers are so very urgent in their desires for case count sales that they would be glad to incur any necessary irregularity in prices which would result from a change in the present system without making unreasonable demands, know- ing that the only way to obtain top prices would be by packing goods which would prove comparatievly free from loss. We are inclined to believe that if a change to case count sales could be in augurated it would take only a few weeks to adjust the trade to the new method and that it would be satisfactory to many who now ccnsider it impracti- cable. There is no class of trade more easily handled or more profitable—both to sellers and buyers—than the cheap Jewish trade which is so important in our market as affording an outlet for the lowest qualities of eggs; and this trade is conducted on a case count basis. Why cannot other dealers adjust them- selves to the same method? It would involve a closer inspection of purchases by both buyer and seller but it would place a premium on perfection which would compel a marked change in the quality of our receipts of eggs. —~> 2+. __ The Secret of Jollity. A fine, jolly butcher is Leopoldt, and when you tell him you want the best you car go away content, knowing that it will come and that the price will be fair and honest. ‘How is it you are always so jolly:’’ the reporter asked him. ‘‘Oh, I don’t know, said Leopoldt, laughing fit to kill. ‘‘Good conscience, perhaps. Perhaps it is good digestion.’’ Just then a voice broke in. It came from an old colored woman. ‘‘Any help for the poor to-day?”’ ‘‘Why, yes, Mrs. Rushmore. I guess we've got a little something for you to- day. And the jolly butcher cut off a big chunk of beef and placed it in the trembling hand. The old woman thanked him and went out. * Oh, she’s all right,’’ said Leopoldt, heartily. ‘‘She is a hard-working woman when there is any work to do. I've known her for years. Many of them? God bless you, sir,you ought to stand behind this counter for a day. You’d get an education. No, I don’t give to every beggar that comes along, but if I know that one is worthy—what's a scrap of meat anyway?’’ And that’s why Leopoldt is so happy and jolly. cman Os An Apt Illustration. Professor—Please give an example of actions speaking louder than words. Adlet—When a man calls for soda water and accompanies his order with a wink, sir. 00,000 Pounds Butter Wanted to pack and ship on commission, Good outlet. Eggs on commission or bought on track. M. R. ALDEN. GRAND RAPIDS. When in want of Seeds for the farm or garden we can supply them at low prices consistent with quality. Don’t deceive yourselves and | your customers by handling seeds of question- | able character. | CLOVER, TIMOTHY, GRASS SEEDS, 2 ONION SETS, FIELD PEAS, ETC. | GARDEN SEEDS IN BULK. ALFRED J. BROWN CO., SgoweRs aye Menctants, 0-0-0-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-0 090-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0-0:6 CLOVER AND TIMOTHY All kinds of FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS. Your order will » Correspondence __ solicited. follow, we feel sure. Q BEACH, COOK & CO., 128 to 132 West Bridge St. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH SEEDS The season for FIELD SEEDS such as CLOVER and TIMOTHY is now at hand. We are prepared to meet market prices. When ready to buy write us for prices or send orders. Will bill at market value. MOSELEY BROS., Wholesale Seeds, Beans, Potatoes, 2628-30-32 Ottawa St., Grand Rapids. COROROCHOROROHOROROCHOROROROTOROROUOTOROCHOROZOROHONOA obraWwberrles Onions, Spinach, Radishes, Lettuce, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Oranges, Lemons, New Potatoes, Summer Squash, Fancy Honey. Al! seasonable Vegetables. 20 & 22 OTTAWA ST., BUNTING X 60. Strawberries Cheap Car Lots received daily. We are selling at Chicago prices. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Enough for Everybody & Drop us a postal for the lowest price list of the largest assortment of Green Goods and Fruits. ALLERTON & HAGGSTROM, Jobbers, Both Telephones 1248. 127 Louis Street. Grand Rapids, [lich. The Vinkemulder Gompany, JOBBER OF Fruits and Produce MANUFACTURER OF “Absolute” Pure Ground Spices, Baking Powder, Ete. We will continue to put up Baking Powder under special or private labels, and on which we will name very low prices, in quantities. We make a specialty of Butchers’ Supplies and are prepared to uote low — on Whole Spices, Preservaline, Sausage seasoning, Saltpetre, Potato Flour, etc. We a‘so continue the Fruit and Produce business established and successfully conducted by HENRY J. VINKEMULDER. THE VINKEMULDER COMPANY, ; Citizens Phone 555. Successor to Michigan Spice Co., 418-420 S. DIVISION ST., GRAND RAPIDS. GOTHAM GOSSIP. News from the Metropolis---Index to the Market. Special Correspondence. New York, May 22—‘‘Another damper on business’’ is the general comment of the trade upon the action of the Senate with respect to the Cuban question. Then the tariff may consume months and goodness knows what the end will be. For the moment, at least, trading has received somewhat of a set- back, and the situation, while it might be worse, is not particularly encourag- ing. Prices are unsettled and for the general run of groceries are not espe- cially firm. The coffee deliveries during the week were very large and No. 7 declined a fraction, closing at 75¢c. The demand lacks spirit. Few buyers are here from out of town and the big roasters seem to be about the only ones who care about the market proceedings, one way or the other. The stock afloat amounts to 735.722 bags, against 341,726 bags at the same time last year. Mild sorts are dull and have shown further decline, good Cucuta now being quoted at 14c; Padang Interior, 25@25%c. It certainly seems as though a point had now been reached in coffee when it would pay to make fairly liberal purchases. Yet, if this remark is repeated to some dealers, they will jeer and say, ‘‘We’ve all been there before, many a time.’’ Coffee ought to show an excellent margin of profit, if one may judge by the retail prices here, where Java is retailing at 35¢. A calm has come in teas. The great rush to get in a big supply in anticipa- tion of tariff changes lasted about a fort- night by the watch. The next rush may be for a supply of good broadswords and battle-axes wherewith our stout yeo- men may fight Spain; but, however this may be, the tea market at this writing is comparatively quiet. Of course, if the tariff is placed on teas, we shall see another boom, but as long as it is only ‘‘in the air,’’ we shall move on as in the past. The recent advance probably averaged about 3c per pound and, as yet, the rise is well sustained. For raw sugars the demand from re- finers has been light and, in fact, the trading might be called nil. Some ac- tivity has been displayed in refined and quite a good many orders for granu- lated have been booked from grocers in the interior. Good Japan rice meets with most fa- vor, but trading in all sorts is rather ligbt, buyers seeming to be content with enough for daily wants. Pepper is firm. With this exception, the spice market remains practically without animation. Scarcely anything has been done in an invoice way and, until later in the year, little business is expected. Molasses and syrups are dull, although there has been some demand for the lower grades of both. Quantities taken, however, are light and no great amount of trading can be expected for the next three months. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Canned goods have met about as dull a period as has been recorded this year. The supply of fresh fruits is ample now and the stuff in cans has been laid up on the shelves. General business, of course, also exerts its influence, and the trade of canned goods languishes with all‘others. Some sales of future peas, Baltimore pack, have been made at ruinously low rates, in order, it is said, to meet the competition of New York packers. These sales embrace large blocks of goods and it is certainly hard to see where the packer is to make the fraction of 1c per dozen on the bargain. In dried fruits, few transactions worthy of note have taken place. Some demand has been shown for prunes, but, taking the market as a whole, there is little to chronicle. Prices have been without change and it is a matter worth noting that no decline has occurred. In domestic fruits there is no change. Evaporated apples have been selling with a little activity for first-class stock. Small fruits are dull and neg- lected. The demand for butter has been suffi- cient to prevent any undue accumula- tion and, while prices remain about un- changed, there is a better feeling all around and dealers are hopeful that the market wili show no further weakness. For the best grades of Western cream- ery, 14c is paid, and this seems to be about the top of the market. Cheese is quiet. There is little doing in an export way and dealers in do mestic seem to have all they can take care of at present. Small, full cream is held at ro%c. Large, 9%c. he egg market is well cleaned up. Low quotations prevail, however, and it takes a choice article to bring over 12%c, with Western Ic lower. Beans are quiet. The supply is am- ple to meet all requirements and quota- tions are cuiained with difficulty. ——___ ¢ + Italians Refusing American Apples. The report that the Italian govern- ment has forbidden any importations of American apples is of little moment, so far as business is concerned, as ship- ments of this commodity to that coun- try are no factor in commercial circles. The action, however, is significant, and in spite of the denial of the fruit im- porters, it is unquestionably a fact that the Italian government is beginning thus early in the campaign of retalia- tion because of the proposed prohibitive duty of 3¢ of a cent per pound on Sicily oranges and lemons. > 0. Superiority of California Lemons The California lemon is being used in the West in preference to the foreign lemon. California will have 1,000 car- loads to ship this season. The Califor- nians assert that their lemons are better than the Sicily fruit, because the for- eigner has grown too adept in the art of mixing the first and second grades of his lemons, so that it is hard to tell whether a box of Sicily lemons is as good underneath as it appears to be on top. Ship your Butter, Eggs, Potatoes, Produce and Fruit to HERMANN C. NAUMANN & CO., who are prompt and reliable. They also buy for cash. Get their prices on anything you have before shipping elsewhere. Main Office, 353 Russell St. Branch Store, 799 Michigan Ave. Detroit. --- REerLeRENCES... The Detroit Savings Bank. W. D. & A. Garrison, Vernon, Mich. L. R. Ermeling & Co., Chicago. Bankers and Merchants. Largest Fruit Shippers in Illinois. All the reliable Wholesale Grocers C. L Randall, Oxford, Mich. and Wholesale Commission Largest Car Load Shipper in Michigan. Houses in Detroit. We are Members of the Detroit Fruit Exchange. [MENTION MicH. TRADESMAN r S HARVEY P. MILLER. Everett P. TEASDALE. Miller & “Teasdale Freiusit amd Produce Brokers. OUR BEANS Consignments solicited. Reference: Advances made. American Exchange Bank, SPECIALTY POTATOES 601 N. Third Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. St. Louis. Eggs R. Hirt, Jr. ’ Market St., Detroit. are always in demand with me. ill buy same at point of shipment, or delivered, in small or large lots. Write for particulars. BUTTER AND EGCS For cash ON TRACK at your station. our prices. Write for HARRIS & FRUTCHEY, 60 W. WOODBRIDGE ST., DETROIT. Wm. H. Thompson & 60., Wholesale Potato Commission Merchants 156 and 158 South Water St., Chicago. REFERENCE: Bank of Commerce, Chicago. Elgin System of Creameries. It will pay you to investigate our plans, and visit our factories, if you are contemplating building a Creamery or Cheese factory. All supplies furnished at lowest prices. Correspondence so- licited. R. E. STURGIS, - Allegan, Mich. Contractor and Builder of But- ter and Cheese Factories, and Dealer in Supplies. REFERENCES. CORN EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK, FOURTH NATIONAL BANK, W. D. HAYS, CASHIER, HASTINGS NATIONAL BANK, D. C. OAKES, BANKER, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. HASTINGS, MICH. COOPERSVILLE, MICH. W. R. BRICE. and Michigan Eggs in Philadelphia. ESTABLISHED 1852. W.R. BRICE & CO.., PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS. 23 SOUTH WATER STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Largest receivers of Fancy Michigan CreamerieS Stencils furnished on application. We solicit your shipments. Cold storage on the premises. Cc. M. DRAKE. OTHER REFERENCES. Our many friends in Michigan, many of whom have been shipping us for years. Other references if requested. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN MicticAN 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 inv ted 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 proprietor, 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, lease say that you saw the advertisement in the Michigan Tradesman. E. A. STOWE, Eprror. WEDNESDAY, - - - MAY 26, 1897. GENERAL TRADE SITUATION. The most notable characteristic of the financial situation for some time past has been the plethora of idle money at all the great centers, mulations at all the principal banks throughout the country, making interest rates abnormally low, and funds gener- ally unproductive. The later develop- ments, however, show decided symptoms of improvement, with larger demand for commercial loans from Eastern mer- chants and manufacturers, and from the region about Chicago. While mercantile reports from different cities vary much, nearly all the markets west of Pittsburg report a strong retail trade and a rapid distribution of goods, which warrants expectation of larger demand for manu- factured products in future. There is great anxiety to have the Senate act soon, that preparations may be made for the business of the fall, but the vel- ume of transactions is gradually increas- ing, and whereas April showed a de- crease of not quite Io per cent., com- pared with 1892, the best year thus far, May shows for three weeks a decrease of only 7.7 per cent. The tendency of prices still continues downward, not- withstanding the idea that abundance of money means higher prices. This is doubtless accounted for by the undue accumulation of unsold stocks to which the stimulation of imports by tariff con- sideration is adding immense quantities to anticipate future requirements. At the present ratio of increasing demand, these conditions will not continue detri mentally operative for a very great length of time. The outflow of gold is much less than had been anticipated, being only $1,209,000 for the week, with the certainty that the demand on crop accounts will prevent much more from going. The iron situation still continues un- satisfactory as to prices, but the break- up of the beam combination has _ stimu- lated the placing of structural contracts. The decline consequent on the breakup was from $1.55 to $1.25. Prices of foun- dry iron have been still further reduced 25 cents at the East and grey forge is down to $8.25, the lowest point ever known. The feature of the woolen situation is the supply for a year’s demands held by the mills, to which importers are striving to make as great additions as possible, on account of the tariff, and a new crop just ready to be shorn. The with undue accu- demand must increase tremendously to make any great improvement in prices in the near future. The price of cotton had been held up to the small advance of a month ago, but later developments indicate that the flood situation is not to be much of a factor in the final reck- oning and the price has declined. Leather and shoes have also shared the general tendency toward depression in prices. Bank clearings for the week again fell below the billion point to $975,000, - 000, a decrease of nearly 6 per cent. from the preceding. Failures were 245 or 6 less than shown by last report. NEW FACTOR IN THE PROBLEM. While woman may not be making much headway in her fight for political preferment, she is certainly dividing with the stronger sex the rewards of la- bor in the business and industrial field. A startling report has just been issued from the Department of Labor at Wash- ington summing up the ascertainable figures relating to the employment of women and the displacement of men by women in various money earning occu- pations. On this report the Syracuse Post has made some interesting calculations and finds that to make the report it was necessary to examine some 1,100 estab- lishments. These establishments were located in thirty different states and a total of nearly 95,000 were found em- ployed and were subjected to enquiries by the commission. The examination was taken in a certain week during the years 1895 or 1896 and the results were compared with the state of things in one week at least ten years previous. In most of the tables presented the com- parison also includes both males and females of 18 years and over or of under 18 years. The number of persons em- ployed in 93! establishments, of which full reports are secured, shows a decided increase, of course, during the ten years both in male and female workers, but the rate of increase of female workers, especially the young, is remarkable. The males over 18 have increased 63.1 per cent. and the males under 18 80.6 per cent., while the corresponding fig- ures for the femaie workers are 66.3 and 89.1 per cent. In Michigan the fe- males under 18 who have taken to work- ing for a living have increased 334.9 per cent. and in Maryland the increase has been 588.4 per cent. In New York State the number of working boys under 18 has increased 68 per cent. and of working girls 91 per cent. Hard times in America have been instrumental in forcing women out and accomplishing this remarkable change. A few years ago the chivalric senti- ment of this country was shocked at the stories of woman’s labors in Europe. Here she was protected and shielded in every imaginable way, but now the growth of population and the close times are driving females as well as males into the labor market and with the re- sults above noted. The first effect is almost to double the applicants for work. Then, again, the females are working for less wages than the males. Is it not likely that this condition of affairs is adding largely to the present stagnation in the labor mar- ket? Will we not hereafter be compelled to provide for the employment of new thousands? There is food here for se- rious thought, and before we know it we may reach that condition of redun- dant labor now experienced in Europe. Truly this is a time when great states- manship is demanded in America. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. Despite the ill-natured opposition of certain people the United States is to be fittingly represented at the forthcom ing celebration of Queen Victoria’s dia- mond jubilee—the sixtieth anniversary of her accession to the throne of Gfeat Britain and Ireland. In addition to our Ambassador at the court of St. James the country will be represented by Gen- eral Miles, the commander general of the army, and by Rear Admiral Miller, of the navy. General Miles is now in Thessaly, studying the scenes of the re- cent fighting between the Greeks and Turks and observing the organization and equipment of the Turkish army, but he has been ordered to proceed to London. Rear Admiral Miller is at present on his way across the Atlantic in the splendid new armored cruiser Brooklyn, the most perfect ship of the new navy. It is eminently proper that this coun- try should be represented fittingly at the coming celebration in London, because the celebration is of the greatest mo- ment to a country with which we have the closest ties, not only in the sense that there exists a common language and similar institutions and traditions, but also in that we enjoy a large trade and more intimate commercial inter- course with that country than with any other. For any English-speaking country to fail to sympathize with the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the reign of Queen Victoria would indicate a de- gree ot indifference to the development of all the arts of civilization during that period, which would be discreditable. During Queen Victoria’s reign the world has advanced more than during any previous period of similar length, and it is undeniable that of all the im- portant countries Great Britain and the United States have experienced the greatest development. Aside from the fact that she is the head of the government of a friendly country, Queen Victoria, by her many womanly virtues and high personal character, has won a_ universal regard which makes the recognition of her an- niversary by all foreign countries a pop- ular measure. Vast numbers of Amer- icans will be present in London to wit- ness the jubilee celebrations, and these fellow-countrymen would certainly be greatly mortified were they to see their country not properly represented offi- cially. THE NATIONAL GUARD. The force known as the National Guard is in no sense a national organi- zation, as there exists no law under which the President of the United States could call this force into active service in time of war. The Guard is a state organization, pure and simple, consist- ing of the troops maintained by each State to do service, when required, merely within state limits. Military men, however, have long discovered vast possibilities in the National Guard as an auxiliary to the standing army, and it has become customary, even for military officers, to consider it as the first reserve and a part of the country’s organized fighting strength. The total strength of the National Guard is about 115,000 men, not includ- ing the naval militia, which now num- bers about 4,000. This force is organ- ized into companies, battalions, regi- ments, brigades and divisions, is uni- formed and in a measure armed and equipped. While many of the states maintain numerous and well equipped Guard organizations, there is no con- necting link between the forces of the different states, hence there is no basis upon which the National Guard, as a whole, could act together. How to organize the National Guard as a practical fighting force for the country as a whole without’ impairing its efficiency as a purely state military force is the prcblem which interests many military men. Some plan of national organization appears to be de- sired and some steps have actually been taken in the way of bringing about the realization of a plan. The War De- partment has endeavored, as far as pos- sible, to secure the adoption of a com- mou army by the militia of the -various states, and there is a well defined move- ment in the direction of uniforming the state forces, as far as service dress is concerned, upon a common pattern. The organization and discipline in all the states are based, as nearly as possible, upon the regular army regulations, and in all such details the ground work for national co-operation is being carefully laid. The managers of the Omaha Exposi- tion, which is to take place in 1808, are endeavoring to have a national mil- itary encampment, and some military men have suggested that this would be a good occasion for attempting to mobilize the entire National Guard. They think that by bringing a large contingent of the troops from all the states into one encampment the prac- ticability of utilizing the Guard for national purposes could be tested. The plan is probably worth trying, but it would, of course, necessitate con- siderable national and state legislation, as the expense of such an undertaking would be great. There would also be practical difficulties, in the way of transportation and commissariat, to be overcome. Such a vast camp, to be of any practical value, would have to be under the direction of army officers of high rank, and rigid discipline would have to be maintained. The Tradesman heartily commends the appointment of Col. Bennett as Deputy Dairy and Food Commissioner. During the time Mr. Storrs served the State in the capacity of Food Commis- sicner, Col. Bennett was the only man connected with the department who possessed a clear understanding of the duties devolving upon an official ap- pointed to enforce the food laws, and but for his energetic efforts the admin- istration of Mr. Storrs would have been more farcical, if possible, than proved to be the case. Col. Bennett construed the laws broadly and equitably, and his promotion from Inspector to Deputy Commissioner will meet with general approval. Not many college presidents in Amer- ica have the courage of Judge A. S. Diaper, who, upon the financial em- barrassment caused by the act of the Treasurer of the Illinois State Univer- sity, promptly came to the relief of the institution with a personal loan of $50,- ooo. That heroic position on his part is said tv have been the turning point in public confidence. A critical exchange remarks that if the reports of the losses in skirmishes and battles in Cuba are correct there must be a tremendous lot of people on the island or else the combatants must all be like the proverbial cat and blessed with nine lives. a 7"? 39 fs e 2 a 7"? wi MICHIGAN TRADESMAN LACK OF RESERVE STOCK. It is certainly extraordinary that with so many of our legislators in Washing- ton continually seeking to create trouble with foreign countries, so few of them actually consider that any sort of prep- aration is necessary to enter upon the wars they are constantly inviting. These people either iabor under the delusion that the country is prepared for war, or they live in a fool’s paradise, with the belief that all foreign powers can be frightened with mere talk. There is probably no country having a million inhabitants which is so poorly provided with arms and war material as the United States. It is true that we have a fairly good navy, and are mak- ing provision for a number of heavy guns; but it is also true that we have not a sufficient supply of modern mag- azine rifles to equip a small army corps, much less supply the force that it would be necessary to place in the field should trouble arise with any of our neighbors. _The small standing army of 25,000 men has been supplied with improved magazine rifles ; but the National Guard, consisting ot about 112,000 men, is armed with all sorts of obsolete wea- pons, including old-fashioned . Spring- field, Sharp and Remington rifles. Of course, there is no reserve stock of mod- ern rifles whatever. The stock of other equipments for military purposes is equally as scant as that of rifles; hence it would be impossible for the United States to put a properly equipped army in the field at short notice. These being the facts in the case, it is remarkabie that no provision is made by Congress to provide a proper and reasonable supply of serviceable arms. Now that the army is equipped, the National Guard should be at once sup- plied with a weapon suitable for all modern requirements and a reserve sup- ply sufficient to equip a quarter of a mil- lion men should be accumulated in the arsenals. These measures ought to be promptly taken, not as a threat to any- body, but as a wise precaution which every other country has long since adopted. Even Turkey has had a couple of hundred thousand magazine rifles stored away for just such an emergency as has recently happened. BEET SUGAR IN EUROPE. The new export bounty law of Ger- many, intsead of greatly benefiting the German sugar industry, has injured it, according to the latest reports, while in other parts of Europe the sugar industry has received a serious setback because of the successful competition which the German law has made possible for Ger- man sugar over the product of the other beet-producing countries. The trouble experienced in Germany is due to the increased production which the new law has stimulated. Owing to this larger supply, prices have contin- ued to decline, with the result that, even with the increased bounties, pro- ducers of beet sugar find no profit in their industry. Were cane sugar worked as economi- cally and as scientifically as beet sugar is worked in Germany, the latter indus- try would not be able to compete at all with the former, even with the present bounties. Owing to the wasteful meth- ods of cultivation and manufacture prev- alent in most cane-producing countries, the producers of cane sugar are barely able to compete with the low-priced beet sugar which is enabled to flood the great markets of the world through the export bounty system Since it is evident that the export bounties are not a success, even in de- veloping the German sugar industry, it is possible that the experiment of abol- ishing the bounties altogether will soon be tried. Such a course would restore the sugar trade to normal conditions, and it would be a wise course for the United States and Great Britain, the great consumers, to hasten the event by imposing countervailing duties. Statistics do not bear out the asser- tion that machinery is deterimental to labor. In no industry, perhaps, has machinery been sd largely introduced as in the making of shoes. Yet, ac- cording to the figures of the census, 885,000 people were employed in this industry in New England in_ 1890, against 313,000 in 1860, while the aver- age wages per capita have risen from $246 a year to $469. The old-fashioned shoemaker who wants to stick to his last may do so; but he is awl wrong if he says machinery hurts his business. The old man who makes candles onght not to kick against electricity that is giv- ing employment to hundreds of thou- sands of men. At the present price of about 32 cents a pound aluminum is cheaper than the same bulk of copper or brass. Yet 100 pounds of brass or 250 of copper are sold to one of aluminum. Manufactur- ers of the new metal disposed ot 650 tons of it last year, but they are com- pelled to discover its novel uses. Alum- inum has nearly dislpaced nickel in the arts and it is in growing demand for cooking utensils, bicycle parts, plates for false teeth, handles for surgical in- struments, a substitute for lithographic stones, non-magnetic electric apparatus and military accoutrements. Its light- ness renders it peculiarly suitable for canteens, buttons and belt plates. If it be true that Theodore A. Have- meyer’s fortune amounts to but $4,000, - 000, as was announced recently, one more instance is added to the list of popular exaggeration of the wealth of rich men. It is probably not extrava- gant to say that nine-tenths of the mil- lionaires who die are reputed to be worth from twice to ten times what they actually possess, and it is a very rare, indeed, that a wealhty man is thought to be poorer than he is. A new article in the creed of ad- vanced English vegetarianism binds the members not to use or wear articles composed of any substance involving the death of an animal, and they will, like the famous hen, ‘‘have to go_bare- foot’’ or wear cloth footgear. They will also have more or less trouble in pro- curing soap, gloves and many other ar- ticles which are now considered indis- pensable. A Polish chemist is said to have in- vented an anaesthetic which volatizes rapidly upon exposure to the air, ren- dering the persons near unconscious for along time. It is calculated that in warfare a bomb exploded in the midst of the enemy would have the effect of putting the entire body to sleep. A pel- let of the substance broken under a man’s nose put him to sleep for four hours. Twelve locomotives have just been completed for the Chinese government at the Baldwin Locomotive Works at Philadelphia. The work was secured in competition with twenty locomotive manufacturing concerns located in va- rious parts of the world e Sesese2seSe2Se2SeSe2se2Se25e5e5eSe2SeSeSe5e5e25eSe5e5e25e2 The Wealthy Retired Grocer Is not he who stuck to the little things—sugar, kerosene and _ pota- toes; who bought off-stock because it was cheap, or who was content to keep only the bare necessities of his customers. Such grocers neither grow wealthy nor retire. The Wealthy Retired Grocer is the man who educated his trade; who kept A 1 goods: who tied to the right sort of specialties; who made his store an exposition of modernness and up-to- datenes in high-class food products. On such a grocer’s shelves is inva- riably found sc aciapiasamnetenweatcuauisnkaeeemanhewecemeeanceiiniaia = We solicit correspondence with those dealers who would like to secure the agency of the Best Flour and Best Selling Flour in the market. e5usesesesesssesesesesesesesesesesasese Sasasesesesesesesesesesesesasese Clark-Jewell-Wells Co., Western Michigan Agents, Grand Rapids. 25 e6e5e5e5e25e5e25e5 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The Gentle Art of Making Enemies. So many industrious thinkers who have words to spare and ink to spill have given us such volumes ot informa- tion upon the subject of making friends in business that we should be pretty well posted in that direction, but so far as I am aware there has been no serious _ at- tempt to deal with ‘‘the gentle art of making enemies.’’ Left groping in darkness, we are obliged to go on mak- ing enemies without knowing exactly where we are at—often making scores without knowing it and often, in our ignorance, missing splendid chances for making scores of others. eo. * This is all wrong. Our friends whose mission in life is to keep us informed as to what we should do ought to get together and collect, collate, classify and codify rules and regulations which will enable us to make business enemies in a thorough, regular and business-like manner. In the hope that they may be stimulated to set about it at once I will make a few general suggestions that seem to me to be of value. By the words of ‘‘business enemies’’ I do not mean good, hearty, personal haters. They are of little consequence. [I mean those men and women who, if properly handled, will contract such a dislike for a store or its methods that they will stay away from it forever and do all they can to keep other people away from _ it. ca Here are a few of the many sure meth- ods of implanting and fostering this feeling in the breasts of those who might otherwise annoy us by dropping in frequently and expecting us to serve their trivial wants. If it is not utterly impossible accomodations should be afforded all the loafers in your vicinity. Comfortable chairs and benches in front of the store and inside should always be in readiness. Smoking and chewing should be encouraged. A woman who once runs a gauntlet of leering loafers in your store will never forget it. * * * If your store has show windows you will be somewhat hampered by inquisi- tive people who will insist upon stop- ping and staring in them, but you must not be discouraged. You can easily keep your windows dirty and unattrac- tive and if you change them but once in three months and make it a‘rule never to bave anything attractive or sea- sonable in them the rude gapers will soon get sick of it. You will find ita great scheme to put the last article of a certain kind you have in the window— something that won’t fit anybody in town—with ridiculously low price on the tag. It’s awfuily funny to watch the faces of people who come in tobuy one like it when they find that that’s the last one you have and that it’s about seven sizes too large for them. + + + The interior of your store should al- ways be dark and gloomy, ill-arranged and untidy. A little careful thought will enable you to so arrange your stock that people will have to travel all over your store if they want more than one article. Always keep the things for which there is the most demand farthest from the door. Keep dress goods in one part of the store, linings in another and buttons in still another. If possible, plan things so that awkward, unsightly or ill-smelling articles will be where everybody is obliged to come in con- tact with them. Avoid soap and water, paint, paper and whitewash, and never allow any of your employes to dust any- thing. If your store is large enough and you can possibly afford it, engage a large and lordly man of forbidding aspect to stand just inside the door. Make him understand ‘that he must frown all the time—fine him if he smiles. He must on no account unbend an inch nor dis- play any, interest in life other than to glare at people who come in and stare suspiciously at everybody who goes out with a bundle, as if he suspected him of stealing it. If anyone asks him where to find anything he may reply, but he must do so in a wearily supercilious manner and on no account turn around to point the way. ae All your employes and _ salespeople should pattern after this man in front. Fines should be imposed for politeness and intelligent attention. All the clerks at one counter should be instructed to collect in a group at the end of the counter farthest from the front of the store and converse. If a customer stops at the counter no attention should be paid to him. When he gets tired and walks down to the clerks, they should keep on talking for at least three min- utes. When they finally recognize his presence, they should wrangle awhile as to who is to wait upon him and end up by calling somebody from another part of the store. No customer should be shown what he asks for until everything he doesn’t want has been shown him and he positively refuses to buy a thing he doesn’t want. A customers’ taste and judgment should always be flouted and everything possible be done to make bim feel that he has no business on earth. = * & When a lady calls to exchange some- thing the clerk should promptly assure her that you never had anything in stock even remotely resembling it. While she is doing this another clerk should post the floorwalker, who in turn should give the adjuster the tip. Then when the matter is referred along up the line, the lady will find everything all greased for her and can be called a liar ina thorough, comprehensive manner. There is nothing like system in such matters. Goods should never be deliv- ered when promised and when not too much trouble the right package should always be left at the wrong house. Never send anything for a customer if you can avoid it and do up packages which ladies are to carry with them in cheap, rotten paper with your advertise- ment on it in big, black type. + So far as you are personally con- cerned, you should be harder to ap- proach than the Czar. Keep locked up aloof from everybody, treat your clerks as if they were cattle and never come in contact with your customers if you can avoid it. When some venturesome and persistent soul beards your den, freeze him out by your superciliousness or openly insult him. When you pass through your store look over the heads of everybody and notice no cne. If any- body speaks to you, growl unintelligibly and hurry on. Always proceed on the theory that you are the only shingle on the roof and that there will never be any others. + + « These few suggestions are somewhat hurried and disjointed, but they will serve my purpose in calling attention to a fruitful and important branch of the theory and practice of merchandising, and, I trust, be food for thought and investigation. 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Not long ago I saw in the ‘*Grocery World’’ a statement by the editor that the average grocer couldn’t write good advertisements, and as a rule hadn't it in him to write good ones. At the time I read that I thought it a pretty severe statement, but I’ve been thoroughly con- verted, for I’ve investigated. I tel] you, this investigating can certainly change a man’s ideas of things. As I was riding out of Philadelphia on a railroad train on Monday morning, May 3, this statement about grocers’ deficiencies as advertisement writers came to mind, and it occurred to me to sound the grocers upon whom J called, about their advertising, in order to see whether or not they were as deficient as they were made out to be. The tirst fellow I struck was a mid- dling-sized grocer in a town of about 6,500. There were three papers in the place—one daily and two weeklies. There are fourteen grocery stores in the town, and every reason why advertising should be done. After I had concluded my _ business, we fell into a general talk, and I twisted this around to the subject of advertis- ing. ‘You've got your share of newspapers here,’’ I observed. ‘*Yes,’’ he replied, ‘‘and they’re pretty good sheets, too.’’ ‘*Pretty good advertising mediums?’’ I asked. ‘‘Well, fair,’’ he replied. ‘‘I adver- tise in all of them.’’ Here was just the man I was_ looking for. He'll give me the chance, thought, of showing the editor of the ‘“Grocery World’’ that he didn’t know what he was talking about when he said grocers couldn’t write advertisements. ‘‘Is this a copy of one of your local papers?’’ I asked, picking up a paper from the counter. He said it was, and I began a quiet search for his advertisement. By and by | found it, stuck way down in a cor- ner of the paper, and while the grocer was waiting on some customers, cut it out. Here it is exactly the same, ex- cept that the name and address are changed : "John Smith, Grocer and Provision Dealer. A full line of all groceries and provisions con- stantlyon hand. Our specialty is spices and coffee. We strive to please. Give us a call. John Smith, 42 East Pearl St., Cornville, Ind. Here was a man paying for this sort of stuff in three papers. I resolved to postpone my arraignment of the editor of the ‘‘Grocery World.’’ Late in the same afternoon I hap- pened upon another advertiser. He was a smaller grocer, but did business ina larger place. He seemed to be a pro- gressive man, and I anticipated some good advertisements from him. After some conversation with him, he told me that he advertised in both local weeklies. Wiile we were on the sub- ject of advertising, he aired his views in a knowing way that led me to be- lieve I had stumbled upon a man wko would enable me to take the wind right out of the ‘‘Grocery World’’ man’s sails. ‘‘I’'ve studied advertising a good deal,’’ he said, ‘‘and I believe I've learned lots about it. I believe its money wasted to advertise like most grocers do, simply ‘full line of gro- ceries and provisions,’ and all that sort of thing. Give a point to your adver- tising, I say. Attract people’s attention to it. Then they'll read it and buy your goods. Now, here’s my idea.’’ He fished under the counter and brought out a late copy of the local paper, and turned to his advertisement. ‘*See there!’’ he said, triumphantly. ‘*People’H see that advertisement and they'll read it. I’ve had several peo- ple speak of it.’’ I looked at the ‘‘ad,’’ and then im- pressively asked permission to cut it MICHIGAN TRADESMAN out. He consented, evidently flattered. Here it is: lf You Ask the Devil He will tell you that I have the best and largest stock of Groceries in Jonesville, and it will be the truth, for have. Ikeep things that other stores can’t handle because they ain’t got trade enough. My Teas and Coffees Are Bully. They are at the top of the heap, for I make them to be. Iam famous for selling things way down. Other stores fleece you. Give me a call and I will please you. P. T. Smith, Jonesville, Md. ‘‘People have spoken about it, have they?’’ I asked, when I had read the advertisement through. ‘‘Oh, yes,’’ he said, confidently. || Lots of ‘em!’ ‘*What did they say?’’ I asked. “Said they’d seen it,’’ he answered, ‘* Anybody criticise it?’’ ‘Oh, well,’’ he added, naively, ‘‘there’s lots of cranks in the world, you know. Some people object to the Bible.”’ Which gave me a pretty good inkling of how this advertisement had been re- ceived by the Jonesville public. see I have only space enough left to relate my experience with one more grocer. I will say, however, that | talked with nearly a dozen, and they all showed me their advertisements. | didn’t see a single good advertisement in the lot. The third man was one of these smart advertisers that you’ll come across oc- casionally. As soon as [ touched on the question of advertising, he eagerly went and got a paper in which he advertised, and proudly turned to the inside page. There, in an obscure corner, was a 4-inch, single-column advertisement— his. ‘*Talkin’ of good advertising,’’ he said, ‘‘what d’ye think of that? That’s counted pretty good by the _ people ‘round here. Why, here’s old ‘Bill’ Hinkey that comes in here every night —he said he never seen a paper adver- tisement as slick. ‘Shorty’ Murphy says the same thing. You read it.’’ Well, I read it, and as in the second case, | asked and received permission to cut it out and take it with me. Here it 1s: SAM TOONEY’S TALE OF WOE. My name is Sam Tooney, Please don’t think me looney Because I advertise groceries This way. My groceries are elegant, And the stock so complete That passers-hy do stop and say How sweet! I try to do to my fellow-men Just as they do to me, I give toeach fu'l weight when They deal here. Oh. come then gentle reader, Oh, buy yc ur goods of Sam For his sea es will never teeter Tov light. The grocer waited complacently until [ finished reading, when [ said: ‘‘Well, who but a genius would ever have thought of advertising groceries in poetry !’’ The poet smiled. ‘‘Thank ye!’’ he said, modestly. ‘*Them things jest come to me. I could write poetry like that all day. I write poetry for all the funerals ’round here. | have charged for it, and _ people usually seem purty glad to pay, too. Oh, if I hadn’t me store I don’t know what I wouldn’t do. They tell me these writin’ fellers makes a barrel of money. ‘Shorty’ Murphy, he’s read some o’ their poetry, an’ he says it ain’t no bet- ter than mine.’ ‘*Not a bit,’’ I lied, ‘‘your style re- minds me of that of the celebrated Sol- omon Whiskers, of Podunk, N. J.’’ He beamed all over me, evidently not having the pleasure of Mr. \/hiskers’ acquaintance. Then I left The lunatic who says grocers can write advertisements has me to fight. is here. Winter flours are in good de- mand. Especially the household favorite, Y WHITE This is a very white, pure flour, as its name implies. It 1s a native of Michigan. At the same time it has become popular not only in Michigan but in several other states. A great many families have adopted it as their family flour, and they will have no other. A great many grocers have it for sale because these families come after it time and time again and— buy their groceries where they buy their flour. A great many grocers who have in- troduced it in their town continue to sell it for the same reason. Do you need a trade winner? We suggest “Lily White.” VALLEY CITY MILLING CO., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Our Star Seymour Cracker Pulverize one in your hand and feel the grain. Taste one and learn the flavor. The best cracker to buy is the cracker which is Grocers who choose this motto buy Sey- mour Crackers. The quality of your stock is the main-shaft of your business. Seymours are all stamped in the center with an “S” (note border of ad). Write for sample. Manufactured only by The New York Biscuit 60. Grand Rapids. Attraction MICHIGAN TRADESMAN LABOR OF LOVE. Patriotic Work Accomplished by Ex- Congressman Belknap. The period of the civil war was the heroic age in the lives of those who participated in that struggle. To many it was the opportunity for the develop- ment of character and the bringing out of those traits of self reliance which have resulted in the attainment of higher positions in business, political and social fields than would have been probable under the ordinary conditions of civil life. The manifestation of the abilities thus brought forward have often been in varied directions in the same individual. A prominent example of this is suggested in the career of General Grant, who first came _ into prominence as a determined soldier of wonderful strategic judgment; then be- came a statesman, to command the suffrages of the people for a second term as President; then as an author witha distinct style of forcible simplicity cially prominent and, on account of his knowledge of the military movements and situations in and around Chatta- nooga, he was naturally chosen as chair- man of the State Commission created by the Legislature for the purpose of plac- ing monuments and markers in Chicka- mauga Park to perpetuate the locations of Michigan soldiers in one of the most decisive battles of the rebellion. The acceptable manner in which he dis- charged this trust is demonstrated by the hearty congratulations he received from Governor Rich and other State officers, who insist that his Commission accomplished more with a $20,000 ap- propriation than- some other similar commissions have accomplished with twice that amount. Within a week a representative of the Tradesman has visited the famous battlefield and her commendation of the work undertaken and carried forward by Mr. Belknap would make the prsusted veteran blush in spite of himself. In her opinion, Michigan has come nearer to awarding her heroes poetic justice—so far as it is possible to accomplish this result in bronze and granite—than any other State which ‘will make his writings perma- nent among the most valuable records of the much-described contest. It is, of course, natural that those who took prominent parts in the work of subduing the rebellion should cherish its incidents as of the greatest interest in their career. This accounts for the enormous volume of literature which has grown up during the past dozen or fif- teen years, in which every incident has heen described in detail to an extent which would seem tedious, except that it has been received with such an in- terest as to warrant its continuance. A notable contribution to the litera- ture of the war, especially as to Michi- gan interests, is the recent production of Captain Chas. E. Belknap, ex-Con- gressman from this District, in the story of Michigan at the battle of Chick- amauga, Chattanooga and Mission Ridge. It was the fortune of Michigan to be represented more prominently in the operations of the Army of the Cum- berland than in any other part of the South, and there is, consequently, more of local interest in the story of those fields than of any other. Captain Bel- knap’s part in those battles was espe- represented on the historic ground. Captain Belknap had already attained considerable prominence as an author, especially on war topics, although his literary ventures in other directions have been very successtul. Naturally, his ex- perience in the work of this Commis- sion, added to his personal knowledge of the events as they occurred, with his intense interest in the matter, made him the hest fitted to record the story of his comrades and the State. The re- sult of his work is a volume of which he may well be proud. With the most painstaking industry he has searched all accessible records and, besides re- producing such as are of most vital in- terest, he has added the story of the battles in a manner which will make the work of the utmost value, not only to all who participated in the scenes, but to all who are interested—and who is not?—in the story of the heroisms and struggles of those who participated in the battles which gave the Union pos- session of the most strategetic situation in America. Captain Belknap has prepared a most valuable book which is published by the State in an edition of only a single thousand. It is unfortunate that greater liberality could not have been shown, to place the work in the hands of the many thousands who have so great an interest in the events it describes with such minuteness and fidelity. We es AA Difigrenoe of Opinion’ exists in regard to which method of pays Newspapers are down on our method, as_ they want you to pay : Result is What tells advertising best. If you give your customers the bene- fit of your advertis- ing bill they will appreciate it; and who is any more en- titled to it than the people who give you their patronage? We will take charge of your advertising and guarantee you satisfactory results. No newspaper will do this—but we know what we are successfully c doing for others in your line, we can do for you POLISHED ANTIQUE OAK PARLOR TABLE. would like to send you our catalogue of usefui premiums and have you make a selection. Coupons, circulars and placards are furnished free. We send the entire te outfit subject to approval after 60 days’ trial. St6DDINS Manuiacturing GO.. Lakeview, Mich. [MENTION TRADESMAN] nC eenen ere nae nnn iekecel nee ee > > SS SS SB. SSS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS See > SS a he Ss: OOO OD ODD OD BDA DBD AD AO AD A A I - Ss. '— LP. LI. LP. a’ oa? DT AND AAD OLL G0. DEALERS IN VY ILLUMINATING AND LUBRICATING i, NAPHTHA AND GASOLINES ¥ Office and Works, BUTTERWORTH AVE., “As GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ) Bulk works at Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Manistee, Cadillac, Big Rap- ae ids, Grand Haven, Traverse City, Ludington, Allegan, Howard City, Petoskey, Reed City, Fremont, Hart, 87 Whitehall, Holland and Fennville. eae Highest Price Paid for Empty Carbon and Gasoline Barrels. "MI. LP. G ° ‘ Q Q he < he MICHIGAN TRADESMAN I3 JANE CRAGIN. Growth of the Shadow in the Back- ground. The game of cribbage in the sun-par- lor was only a pleasing prelude to the delightful love-song which followed. After the rubber was played, the story Miss Marchland was reading came un- der discussion in all its pros and cons— an easy medium of drifting to other and more interesting topics; so that when they separated, to meet soon at dinner, both were in a fair way to believe that Colorado is the most charming State in the Union and that that particular spot in the State is nowhere to be surpassed. Jane, in the meantime, was growing uneasy. Cy had just been making a fool of himself at Milltown with that Lilian Willowby and—what did ail the man !—here he was beginning the same performances in the Alta Vista, right before her face and eyes! Was he fool- ish enough to think that this sudden at- tention to Miss Marchland could in any way make any _ difference to her? Couldn't he see that--well, that there was a difference and that the old life at Milltown couldn't go on as it had been going on; and so that all this March- land foily was utter nonsense? She couldn't have him go cn with it, and the very first opportunity which offered she must improve to set the man right so far as she was concerned. It came the next morning and not by chance. The long corridor which separated the apartments of Cy and Jane terminated in a deep bay window, and the heavy curtains which had been hung across the passage had made cne of the cosy cor- ners so dear to the hearts of the in- mates. Here were luxurious sofa and easy chairs, and the window itself with its tempting cushions invited to in- dolent repose even when the room was unoccupied. With Jane Cragin there the inviting apartment was _ irresistible —never more so than on that morning. A storm during the night had washed and brightened the green-growing things outside; through the sweet summer air the mountains lifted their white heads high into the sky’s wonderful blue; and the cool breeze that came in through the window, brought with it the breath of the blossoms it had kissed upon its way. Close to this window that morning Jane Cragin was sitting with something like embroidery in her hands. From her own room she had brought the low willow rocking chair, her special delight, and at her side on a little bambuo-stand stood a vase with a rich red rose. Her dress that morning was of some summer stuff—white, with here and there a dainty sprig of blue. A bit of ribbon of the same shade clung to the gathers of the garment at her throat and a knot of the same silken sheen rested like a butterfly upon her hair. Behind her up- on the wall hung a picture of St. Ce- cilia; and Jane, humming as_ she rocked and sewed, seemed the diviner of the two, to the proprietor of the Mill town store, who stood that moment at his own door and looked upon the pretty picture before him. ‘‘May I come in, Jane?’’ he said at length. ‘‘J was going down to the ver- andah to spend the morning, or a part of it; but this is much better than it is down there, and I can see by the way those cushions in the window are ar- ranged that they have been waiting for —somebody long enough. My! what a splendid rose! Ah!’'—he inhaled a long breath of its exquisite odor—‘‘isn’t it delicious?”’ ‘“No, Cyrus, it is fragrant; but I can never smell of these American Beauties without an almost irresistible desire to eat them, and am inclined to think that delicious is the best word after ail. I am glad you have a book. Do get down in- to the window as soon as you can and read to me. You don’t look comfortable. Let me pull this cushion up a bit— there. ,Isn’t that better? Now, then, we're going to have the first good talk we've had together since you’ve been here, and that’s—why, do you know, Cyrus Huxley, that you've been here al- most three weeks? Well! Where does the time go to?’’. The man's lips shut firmly together as if they could tell easily enough, if the rights, supposed to belong to American citizenship, were allowed them; but he _ industriously turned the leaves of the book, as if un- certain where to begin, and Jane was too busy with her needle and the thought which possessed her to notice the smile or the eye-sparkle, always portentous when it gleamed in Cyrus Huxley’s eyes. ‘‘T’ve read this story of Aldrich’s time and again,’’ he said, ‘‘and have always liked it; but, somehow, since I’ve been here it seems to have more of a naturalness to it than ever before.’’ ‘*What story is it?’’ ‘‘Marjorie Daw. You've read ita thousand times, more or less—everybody has. The first time I read it, I think I could have shut Aldrich’s wind off and piously forgotten to let it on again. I’ve got over that; but, do you know, Jane, I think that that story has its counter- part pretty often in everyday life—a general wind-up in nothing—in love affairs, anyway. I wonder if the fellow thought of that? It’s a pretty name, isn’t it? I’ve always liked it; but I’ve never happened to know anybody with that name until now. Did you know, that Miss Marchland’s name is- Mar- jorie? I didn’t until last night when we were coming home from Manitou. Marjorie Marchland. I believe I like it better than I do Marjorie Daw.’’ Jane Cragin sat motionless and speech- less. RICHARD MALCOLM STRONG. ee When Maria Starts the Fire. At the unholy hour of four, the time when all the world should snore, I’m wakened by a slam- ming door, By my Maria. She rises Pheenix-like from bed, puts on a rig to knock you dead, then in a moment she has fled To build the fire. I hear a rumble and a roar, like wrecks upon a rockbound shore, then bang, down falls a ton _ or more Of coal for that blamed fire. I hear a rattle, roar, and slam, a muttered word that sounds like clam, she’s wrestling with that fiendish pan Of ashes from the fire. Then into the cold world she goes, and bumps against a wind that blows about her from those misfit clothes. Oh, my, that blasted fire. The pan of ashes veers about, I hear a wild, blood- curdling shout; the contents have been emptied out, On my Maria. She rises in her fearful wrath and kicks the ash pan up the path; then comes the rest, the after- math; She sails in on the fire. She works an hour and maybe more; I hear the contest through the door; I hear her struggling o’er the floor; At last she builds the fire. Then when it blazes cheerfully, my dear Maria steeps the tea, and cooks the buckwheats hot for me, On that old kitchen fire. No sign of conflict in her air, how calm, how sweet beyond compare, is my Maria, so dear, so fair, Who builds the kitchen fire. —__» 2. ___ An obstinate man does not hold opin- ions, but they hold him,—Pope, WHEELS! =WHEELS! WHEELS! While you are buying wheels, do not neglect the GROCERS’ SAFETY BO e e No. 1 Cross Spring Delivery Wagon. Body, 6 ft 6 in. Width, 2 ft. 7 in. Depth, 7 in. Capacity, 1,000 pounds. Patent wheels, double collar, steel axles. Price, $28. . 4 e . . Three Spring Delivery Wagon— Made in Two Sizes. No. 1. Body, 6 ft. 6 in. Width, 31 in. Capacity, 600 to Soo pounds. Drop end gate. Price, $34. No. 2. Body, 7 ft. Width, 3 ft. Depth, 8 in. Capacity, 1,200 to 1,500 pounds. Body hardwood. Price, $36. Full Platform Spring Delivery Wagon. No. 1. 1% Concord steel axles. 1% tread Sarven patent wheels. Oil tempered spring, 144-4 and 5 leaf. Body, 9 ft. Capacity, 1,500 to 1,00 pounds. Hand made and fully warranted drop tail gate. Price, $50. No.2 114 Concord steel axles. 11% tread Sarven patent wheels. Oil tempered springs, 114-5 and 6 leaf. Body, 9 ft. ‘Capacity, 1,800 to 2,500 pounds. Drop tail gate. Price, $55. Here’s the wagons and here’s your prices! Take your choice! Full value in each wagon for the money ! BROWN, HALL & CO., Manufacturers of BUGGIES, WAGONS AND HARNESS, GRAND RAPIDS. GPO DOOQOOOOQOOQOOODOODOOSHOODOOOQOQOGOODODQOGQOGQMQOGQOQOOOQOOQOO® FIRE PROOF ASPHALT PAINT AND VARNISH~~~ We are offering to the trade the genuine article, and at a price that all can reach. i" " Our paints are suitable for any use where a nice raven black is required. Contains no Coal Tar, and will not crack, blister or peel. Sold in quan- tities to suit purchasers. H. M. REYNOLDS & SON, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. oe SOOQOQOQOQOOE PQQDOQOODOOD® POODOODOOQODOOOQOOOOES i4 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Shoes and Leather Romance Attending a Pair of Red Morocco Slippers. D. M. W. in Boot and Shoe Recorder. We sat in state, my sister and I, up- on the great green velvet cushion, In the plate-glass window of X.'s Shoe Emporium. I felt very proud of our position, for we had only just arrived, and were 1m- mediately placed upon the seat of honor. I could see how the other shoes that oc- cupied the window along with us turned aside with envy and the tiny pair of bronze boots that had been taken from the cushion, in order that we should take their place, turned a shade darker, and actually refused to stand upon the shelf at the side of the window, and created such a disturbance by falling over each other, that the clerk with the waxed moustache bundled them uncere- moniously into a box and shut them safely in the glass case far back in the store itself. Just before dark that evening while I was pondering over the jealous _ be- havior-of those silly bronze boots, I telt my sister nudge me in the side. Look- ing up hastily J saw the fairest, sweet- est face gazing at us with such a_ look or admiration and longing in her lovely dark eyes that I felt the silver buckles which held my rosette in place settle back with a satisfied air and shine and gleam more than ever. The owner of those wonderful eyes stood outside a few seconds, looking first at us and then at a small plush purse she held in one hand, while she thoughtfully turned its contents over with the other. While our admirer stood hesitating as to whether she should enter or not, the clerk turned on the electric light which hung just above us. Then she saw us indeed in all our beauty. The temptation was great, and like a true daughter of Eve she yielded, and was soon standing before the clerk enquiring the price of ‘‘that pair of red morocco slippers in the window."’ The clerk smiled broadly, and _twist- ing up his moustache the while, soon took us from the window and placed us before her upon the shining top of the glass show-case. ‘What price. did you say?’ she asked, after turning me around and around. ‘*Five dollars and a quarter,’’ he told her. With a shake of her head and a sigh, she placed us once more in front of the young man, whose moustache now stood out like horns in his anxiety to make a sale, saying, ‘‘It is too high for me,’’ and picking up her purse turned toward the door. But the clerk was not to be outdone, so he placed himself beside her and said: ‘‘Suppose you try them on, and if they fit, well, perhaps I could let them go a little cheaper.’’ She glanced down at her foot, and then sauk upon the horsehair sofa with a little laugh, as he deftly removed her well-worn shoe and slipped me in its place. I felt how snugly the pretty foot rested against my sides, and hoped she would take us. ‘*A perfect fit, miss, suppose we say fA. 75. | ‘*Four seventy-five,’’ she mused, then handing him a bill said: ‘‘I know it’s awfully extravagant, but they are so pretty.’’ She soon had me off and her shoe replaced. The clerk stood ready to tie us up, but, alas, as she was about to hand us across to him, my sister pushed roughly against me, knocking me from her hand and sending me with a crash right through the glass case in the midst of trunk straps, hand-bags, etc. The poor child gave a sort of sobbing cry when she saw the ruin I had wrought. The smile also faded from the clerk’s face, and a scowl slow- ly took its place as he began, ‘‘I am sorry, miss, but—’’ ‘‘T know what you would say,’’she interrupted, ‘‘how much is the dam- age?’’ and I could see how in spite of herself the pale lips trembled. ‘* About $4, I think.’’ Without a word she shook the amount into his willing hand, and hurriedly left the store. There had been a witness to this little scene, unnoticed by either the clerk or the young girl, and as we were about to be returned to the window, he came for- ward, atall blonde man, of about 30 years of age. ‘*Here, sir,’’ he called, ‘‘I will take those slippers.’’ Once more the bland smile spread over the face of the clerk and the mous- tache was stroked tenderly, as he_ has- tened to wrap us securely in tissue paper before putting us in a pasteboard box. While we were being carefully tied, I heard the stranger enquire: ‘'Who was that pretty girl who smashed the case?’’ ‘‘Oh, she is only Bessie Dene, the head girl at the telephone exchange.’’ ‘*Ah, indeed,’’ indifferently returned the elder man, ‘‘and does she live near here?’’ ‘Only a block above the church. Send them, sir?’’ My new friend did not reply, but, taking the box, strode quickly through the door and up the street. He walked about two squares, I suppose, when he stopped and I heard the faint tinkle of a bell, then his voice enquiring for ‘‘Miss Dene.’’ ‘‘ Yes,’’ a child’s voice said, ‘‘she lives here and has just come in.’’ He transferred us to the little hands saying: ‘‘Give her this box then, my dear,’’ and went off in the darkness. How Bessie wondered who could have sent us and what a source of joy we were to her. Every day she took us to the exchange, ‘‘to rest her feet in’’ she would say, but the other girls said it was to make them ‘‘green with envy.’’ One day Bess was on duty witha Miss Carson until to o’clock, when _ they would be relieved by two of the others. The room where they worked was on the third floor almost entirely cut off from the main building by a hall, and had but one window on the street. Bessie had just answered a call when the fire alarm rung out loudly and we could see the lurid glare against the sky. ‘‘ Look, Kate,’’ cried she, ‘‘what a fire up- town.’’ Kate Carson turned and her face grew pallid with fear as she said: ‘‘Bess, it is near home, would you mind if I go? It will soon be time for you to go, t60. ‘““Run along then, I guess I can man- age; no, I am not afraid,’’ and soon we heard the flying feet of Miss Carson dash down the stairs. We were alone and no sound broke the stillness for some minutes, when I heard a faint roaring and then smelt fire. Bess heard also, for she turned to the door which Kate had left ajar, and then in a voice freighted with horror I heard her cry, ‘‘O God!’’ Well she might, for a sea of flame was rolling up the hallway in front of her, alone, away up there in that great building. To the window she flew, but all was dark— everyone evidently had gone up town to the first fire. It was useless to attempt to reach the steps, for they had caught and were burning like tinder; to jump from that window would be certain death. IfI could only save her, it mat- tered little about me, for I was only a red morocco slipper, while she, my dear, dear mistress, was a _ living, breathing soul, to be saved if possible. She stood there as if turned to stone, watching the greedy flames creep near- er, nearer. At last I heard a whistle from the street below, and the echo of a firm step upon the pavement. Bess never changed her position. Now was her chance, if she would only go to the window, whoever it was approaching may save her. She turned at length and I caught, purposely, in the lining of her skirt, flinging her against the window, just in time, too, for the tall figure of a man was just about to pass. Far out she leaned and with all her strength tore me from her foot, flung me out into the night. Eer aim was good, for I struck the passer-by upon the shoulder. Stoop- ing, he picked me up, saying in tones of great surprise: ‘*‘The slipper I sent Bessie Dene,’’ and then I knew him. The flames burst from the windows, and he saw the white, set face above him. Placing his hands to his lips he € Do you want latest colors and shapes. can give you some bargains. 5, and 10 per cent. on Bay States. ~ Do you sell Shoes? Then buy Rindge, Kalmbach & Co. stock of their goods, which enables us to fill orders promptly. any agent of the Boston Rubber Shoe Co. ® a e BS e J e ° ° to sell more Shoes? & e : i a ’s factory line—the line that will win e@ and hold the trade for you. We handle everything in the line of footwear. a We are showing to-day the finest spring line in the State—all the os e See our line of socks and felts before placing your fall order. We S a Weare agents for the Boston Rubber Shoe Co. and carry a very large oe BZ Our discounts to October 1 are 25 and 5 per cent. on Bostons and 25, = Our terms are as liberal as those of @ a : Rindge, Kalmbach & Co., ° 12, 14 and 16 Pearl St, 3 Grand Rapids. = a December ist dating. eee eerie O© QCOQQOOODOOODOBDOOSOPDOOS QOQQDOOQO®D DOQOOOOOD G1LLOOEKOODQOQOOOQOOOO Now that the price is right be sure you get the right brand. The Goodyear Glove Rubbers Hirth, Krause & Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. COONS) F.BVEVEVEEE'S POHOODOODOOQOOOOGODOOQODO©OODOOOQOOODOOQO©OOOO© DOOQOQOOQOOO PODDOOOOOQOQDOOQOQOOOES O Don’t overlook this. QODOQOOQOQOQOOQQDOOQOODOO® aS” GED PY Ea ws State Agents for Z “4 | Wales Goodyear Rubbers f ‘‘The Earth’s Best’’ Place your orders with our boys on the road. Call on us when in the city. Our discount is 25 and 5 off. Herold-Bertsch Shoe Co. 5 and 7 Pearl St., Grand Rapids. —b.4nh ena am aE baD NeW Prices on Rubbers LYCOTSIING, 25 and 5 off. KEYSTONE, 25 and 5 and 10 off. These prices are for present use and also for fall orders. Our representative will call on you in due time with our specialties in Leather Goods, Felt Boots, Lumbermen’s Socks ... and a full line of the above-named rub- ome goods, and we hope to receive your orders. Geo. H. Reeder & Co., 19 South Ionia St., Grand Rapids, Mich. This shoe represents our Perfect Fitting Bi- cycle Shoe, made of moose tanned stock which is soft as kid. The soles are white tanned stock and made for this kind of shoes. They are light, cool and durable, and for fast or slow riding there are no better shoes made. Every pair stamped with our trade mark. Snedicor & Hathaway Co., DETROIT, MICH. Michigan Shoe Co., Detroit, Agents for Michigan. shouted: ‘‘Courage,’’ and dashed into the burning building. Safe in his inner pocket, I could feel the heat upon me. We soon reached her, and snatching her up in his arms, plunged down tke hall, and although burnt and nearly suffocated he brought her safely to the ground. Once out into the streets, she turned and held her trembling hands out to him. He carried them to his lips, then sent out the alarm again. Many times he came to Bessie’s home, but not until she was his promised wife did he tell her that he had sent the slip- pers. How/_Bessie told everyone that we had not; only saved her life, but to us she owed all her future happiness; and how she has treasured us can be seen by the care bestowed upon us. In the pleasure of telling of the love of our little mistress for us, | nearly for- got to say that Miss Carson, in her hurry to leave that evening, accidentally over- turned a lamp in the lower hall, thus nearly causing Bessie’s death. At the time of this story, there is a younger Bess and a sturdy boy, who never tire of hearing their mother tell how her life was saved by her Red Morocco Slipper. Good Things Said by Up-to-Date Shoe Dealers. These are quick and decisive losses. We take them to keep stocks in_ ship- shape. —John Wanamaker, Phila. You cannot be too critical when you buy your shoes. We encourage criticism from our customers. We may know more about the shoe business than they do, but the wearer of a shoe is the one to be’ satisfied. We think we havea faultless stock, but if there are faults in the fit we want to know it.—Bee Hive Shoe Store, Elizabeth, N. J. Women’s $4 Bourse shoes $1.50. A reckiess rush yesterday. Only a few left—hurry if you want to share the greatest modern shoe bargain. Soft glove kid uppers, fashionably rounded toes, stylish heels.—Partridge & Rich- ardson, Phila. Do you know a shoemaker can make more money by working on shoes for us to sell at $5 than by making shoes to your order for $7 or $8? It’s because of steady work and the saving of time he’d lose in waiting. Hence, we can and do sell good hand-made shoes for $5.—John Wanamaker, Phila. Nearly two-thirds of your life is spent in your shoes. They can’t look too nice; they can’t fit too well; they can cost too much. Buy in the cheapest market— that’s the way we do. If this is a good rule to go by (and we know no better) in buying five thousand pairs of shoes, is it not a point for you to remember in buying one pair?—Printers’ Ink. > 2. Not Equal to the Test. From the Philadeiphia Record. There is a business man in this town who is a terror to stenographers. His amanuensis, who has been with him for a long time, was recently taken sick. The employer mailed a letter to a local business college to send him a stenog- rapher and typewriter. The business man is very particular about his vocab ulary, and wants everything written just as he dictates it. Therefore, in order to test the newcomer’s accuracy, he, in- stead of dictating an ordinary business letter, gave forth the following at a rate of speed that would do justice toa stump speaker: ‘‘In promulgating your esoteric cog- itation or articulating your superficial sentimentalities and amicable, philo- sophical or psychological observations beware of platitudinous ponderosity. Let—”’ But he got no further, for the poor amanuensis broke his pencil in the effort, after which he got up, wiped the perspiration from his forehead, and quickly left the office. 2» ____ It has been decided by the Canadian Supreme Court that a man or woman who leaves Canada to go to the United States for divorce without intending to live there, afterward marrying and _ re- turning to Canada, can be prosecuted for bigamy. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 16 How to Treat Clerks. From the American Druggist. This is a subject which, from its very nature, probably receives as much consideration from earnest and intelli- gent minds as any connected with the profession of pharmacy. When the gen- reral results of such consideration are brought to our notice it is quite obvious that it requires a treatment verging up- on the idealistic for its solution. The fact that the subject is under discussion is indubitable evidence that present re- lations between employer and clerk are in many instances subject to improve- ment. Yet the remedy is very simple and likewise a very old one. It was formulated over 1,800 years ago, and from its intrinsic value it has received a name that instantly conveys to our minds an idea of great value. The Golden Rule is an intallible, guaranteed cure for all the social ills that afflict mankind; and the druggist, from his position as a purveyor of cures, should not neglect to make use of this panacea in the conduct of his business. In treat- ing this subject it is hard to dismiss the almost unconscious inference that the employer is already perfect and is sim- ply going over the field in quest of the perfect clerk. Although the employer by reason ot his position possesses a certain pres- tige, let us at the outset apply our test of the golden rule, and if he fails to pass such examination properly let us in al} kindness advise him to get out of the drug business, or at least engage in it without the assistance of clerks. Let us also dismiss from our minds some of the maxims which afflict our commer- cial world, and are strongly suggestive of canine cannibalism. Let us remem- ber that the theory of buying in the cheapest market and selling 1n the dear- est may cause a contradiction of ideas and prove a false guide when we come to hire our help. The current injunc- ions regarding the use of good judg- ment in the purchase of goods should be supplemented by the comparative and superlative terms better and best in choosing a man to help us sell them. Iu one sense, one of the greatest diffi- culties confronting a man is the selec- tion of a good wife. Perhaps the next in importance is the selection of helpers to aid him in gaining a livelihood. As above stated, the matter depends upon the judgment exercised in making a selection. Previous acquaintance and a knowledge of character and habits on the part of both parties should in every instance precede an engagement. A proprietor should have, or at least make an effort to have a large enough circle of friends and acquaintances from which to procure his help when wanted. The parents of the bright(?) boy, who have heard that there are big profits in the drug trade, should be most politely discouraged in. their attempts to keep the boy out of mischief by apprenticing him to the corner druggist. Inthis day and age the young man who has not am- bition enough to raise himself above the position of clerk is not very badly wanted in the drug business. The course of the apprentice should be one of well defined progress and every proprietor should recognize it as a duty to contribute to that progress. The progress should be marked in a substan- tial manner by the giving of such re- wards as increased proficiency reason- ably expects. Assuming that a proper selection of help has been made, there is no danger in imparting a knowledge of the financial details of the business. In fact, it 1s believed that if clerks were paid a reasonable salary, and were given to understand that a certain per- centage of the increase in profits at the end of the year were to be paid to them in addition to such salary there would be corresponding increase in efficiency. There would then be some justice in holding them responsible for mistakes, breakage, etc. The prevailing belief that clerks are expected to participate in the losses without participating in the profits would be considerably mod- ified. As regards rules, there is a real neces- sity for but one, to which attention has already been called. The proprietor should be prepared to follow it and/man ina store. He will not only lose should choose clerks who are disposed |sales—he will drive trade out of the to do likewise. Kindness and good |store, never to return. The clerk who treatment will solve the problem and | succeeds needn’t bow down toa cus- render all bother with petty rules en-| tomer and sacrifice his own self-respect, tirely superfluous. | but he can’t lord it over purchasers and ee insist on doing their buying for them, How to Win Trade. }and he can’t pick and choose customers From the Dry Goods Reporter. jand deal pleasantly with this one and ‘You've got to put yourself out at | be sharp and crabby with one he doesn't times to win trade,’’ said a clerk. | like. ‘What's the use of saying that if you've the goods they'll seli themselves? I know better. Give me my pick of the : : clerks along the street, and with ordi-| ‘©‘Now,’’ said the fussy old gentle- nary goods at ordinary prices, I'll agree | ™an, putting one of the biggest berries to put a new store in shoes, clothing or |!” bis mouth and picking up another, groceries on its feet in any city ina| What 1s the sense of having that sign year’s time. The clerks I should select | "ead ‘fresh strawberries for sale?’ Don’t are people who have learned how to| You see that ‘fresh strawberries’ would forget their own likes and dislikes and|be enough? Don’t you suppose every- cater to the whims of the peopie who| body knows they are for sale?”’ buy and make those whims valuable for ‘*I dunno,’’ answered the grocer. their employers. A disagreeable sales- |‘ Some folks seem to think I’m givin’ man who feels it his duty to consult his|them away,'’ and then the old gentle- own personality at all times is a bad|™an put the berry back in the box. i It Meant Something. : 7 3 f 3 Aoantpy Nase “PaANiDs Kavi; ez, We Pay HIGHEST MARKET PRICES in SPOT CASH and Measure Bark When Loaded. : Correspondence Solicited. 9OOOO090 99090066 9506666999069059906666066906666666600 990999 OS 99996006 99906094 COSCO OD® Py. / ~ on SSO FOSS S OSOGOOS 6 9095S SE FESO 6HOH ee ee eee ae CNM vc SLUMBER, 527 and 528 Widdicomb Bid. Grand Rapids, Mich. N. B. CLARE. Pres. W. D. WADE, Vice- Pres. Cc. U. Clark, Sec’y and Treas. We are now ready to make contracts for bark for the season of 1897. Correspondence Solicited. Books not Posted, Limiting your Credits, Errors in Transcribing, Worry is killing him. Why not avoid it? and many other things. about Disputed Accounts, ! hn nl All of the above are so nicely cared for by the Standard Account System. - The Standard Account System is a.Duplicating System by which once writing the items does all your book work. The Standard System consists of Duplicating Pass Books, Dupli- cating Pads and the Standard Mechanical Ledger, which contains all the items and constantly shows the exact balance of every customer’s account. It saves you much time and many an- noyances. Send for sample Pass Book and particulars. Good salesman wanted in every town. THE STANDARD ACCOUNT CO., Elmira, N. Y. i = oe eee Ass at ere an a er aS MICHIGAN TRADESMAN IN THE SOUTHLAND. The Nashville Exposition—Interesting Character at Chattanooga. Chattanooga, May 20—Ask the aver- age woman what she most wishes to see, on the occasion of her first visit to Cincinnati, and nine times out of ten she will insist that the Mecca which has attracted her, above all things, to the City of the Amber Fluid is the Rook- wood Pottery. Being the happy pos- sessor of several pieces of this eye-de- lighting ware, I was naturally anxious to see how it is made, from start to finish. I am _ happy to say that all our questions were answered in detail, and we were kindly allowed to visit the basement and watch a large lump of un- interesting doughy-looking gray clay grow, under the deft hands of the old gray-headed potter, into a round vase of massive proportions. When finished, this same vase might bring $150! Our time was limited, so we tore ourselves away from all the loveliness in this un- pretentious little building and, boarding a car, rode to the ‘‘end of the line.’’ Coming back, we stopped to take in the Water Tower going up the elevator to the top, where we ‘‘looked over into Kentucky.’’ Then a hasty glimpse of the Art Musuem, and we are ready for more ‘‘Inclines’’ and more rides about the city and around the suburbs. ‘*We will live and die in Cincinnati !’’ we exclaimed; ‘‘not ‘over the Rhine,’ but in one of the beautiful suburbs, on top of a steep cliff, will we end our days. Nothing that we shall see here- after can compare with this!’’ Then we had not seen Crow’s . Nest— in the midst of the mighty mountains of Tennessee! Now, perish the dream that Cincinnati, however beautiful, however picturesgue, could satisfy our souls! Here must we live! Elsewhere is mere existence!’ I had always thought that nothing could take the place, with me, of the ever-changing waters around my Mich- igan home; but I have transferred my allegiance to the grand old mountains that echoed to the roar of cannon in the Civil War. At first, when we Wolverines came here, it seemed strange that the inci- dents of those stirring times were in everybody’s mouth, that they seemed as fresh as if transpiring but yesterday ; but the enthusiasm is contagious, and if we were to remain here much longer, we should inevitably become imbued with the same spirit. The stay in Nashville was delightful. The Centennial—what there is of it—is certainly fine. I notice that people speak of it just a little slurringly. They give vent to the remark, ‘‘Oh, yes, it’s good—but nothing compared to the World’s Fair!’’ Well, of course the quantity is not to be considered ; but if quality goes for anything, the exhibits compare favorably with similar ones in the Windy City’s Exposition. The Wol- verines are to be congratulated in fall- ing into the hands of that prince of en- tertainers, Mr. John J. McCann, who presented us with the keys of the city and Exposition grounds, cordially ac- cording us permission to ‘‘take with us everything we could carry or roll away.’’ From one to two, he feasted us royally in the Casino, and later in the day escorted us to the 6,000 acre stock-breeding farm of Gen. Jackson, where we were shown horse after horse of record-breaking fame, among them ‘* Longstreet, ’’son of ‘* Longfellow, ’’ and ‘*Black Whirlwind,’’ which the General admiringly declared to be ‘‘the very devil!’’ And he looked it. The next day a large party drove out to ‘‘The Hermitage, ’’ and breathed the air in the very room where Andrew Jackson breathed his last, and with quiet tread and hushed footsteps we wandered out into the old peony-scented arden and reverently stood under the ittle dome in the corner under the budding, shiny-leaved magnolia tree that shelters his last resting place. Who, in reading on the tablet, the ten- der tribute to his wife, could leave the spot and fail of inspiration to emulate her beautiful example! When you told me to spend one day on Lookout Mountain, I could not un- derstand how we could possibly put in so much time there. Nevertheless, I got an early start and candor compels me to admit that I did not return to my hotel until late in the evening. On the car going to the foot of the Incline, our party fell in with an old gentleman—W. T. Rogers, City Ticket Agent of M. and something or other R. R.—who showed us all the points of interest on the Mountain. e is a typical Southern gentleman of the old school, whom everyone here seems to know, and ac- costs as ‘‘Uncle Billy.’ He says that he doesn't know everybody here—he ‘‘only knows half the people and the other half know him.’’ He has a story or illustration for everything he runs across, and _ is one of the kindest men I ever met; in fact, he’s one of the salt of the earth. I can’t understand the at- titude of these Southern people toward strangers from the North. Everyone we meet seems bubbling over’ with kindness of heart and gentle courtesy towards strangers. I said as much to ‘*Uncle Billy’” and asked him the rea- son. ‘‘Well,’’ said he, with a twinkle in his eye, ‘‘first, we of the South are naturally kind to our families and to our immediate friends. Then we take especial pains to treat people from the North kindly, in order to remove from their minds the idea that we may hold a grudge against them for coming down here and licking us.’’ ‘*Befoah the wah!’’ is an expression heard dozens of times a day and from as many lips. Everything in time or eternity seems to hinge on that period of their history. The same was true of Nashville, where we first became ac- customed to the expression; and now we catch ourselves falling into the same phrase. A Northerner can form no idea, without coming on their own ground, of what the war meant and still means to these people; and when one comes in coutact with the lazy, dirty, shiftless, ir- responsible specimens of humanity that represent the so-called ‘‘down-trodden race,’’ he can’t help thinking that the cruel war was an utter failure so far as bettering the personal condition of ‘‘the blacks’’ wasconcerned. ‘‘Deed,’’ said the knowin’ old darky woman in the Auditorium at the Centennial Exposi- tion, ‘‘I nevah knowed what ha’d times wuz till 1 wuz free. Aftah de wah, I had it good deal ha’dah’n I evah did befoah. Wy, then, we had everyting done foah us—no lookin’ out for ouah- selves, noah anything uv that soat. Now, I has to see to everything mys own self; though,’’ she added with an air of half deprecation, half conscious pride, ‘‘I oughtn’t to complain—Ise pretty well fixed. I gits my pension uv $36 every t’ree munts fum de Guv’ment —Ise a widoe—an’ I woaks; I gits my dollah an’ a half a day takin’ caah of a public buildin’. My folks,’’ she con- tinued, waxing confidential and rolling around her white-bordered orbs, ‘‘l’d like nuthin’ bettah ’n foah me to cum an’ lib wid ’em; but Ise too sma’t foah that, I is. I keeps my money mys own self. I jist wants nuff to carry me true an’ give me decent bu’ial—that’s all | wants. Read an’ write? No’m can’t do n’ eithah uv’em. Oncet I had chance t’ leuahn. A lady I wuz wo’kin’ foah bought lot uv books, an’ sed she’d luahn me; but’’ (sighing) ‘‘she moved away. An’ so I nevah had no moah chances to luahn to read an’ rite. How old? Oh, bout fifty-five. No, I don’t know ex- ac’ly—’bout that.’’ And all the colored people I’ve talked with (and [ embrace every opportu nity) are hardly as intelligent as this old pensioner Here’s from the nurse girl in the family of the postmaster at the line station called Chickamauga, near the battlefield : ‘*What’s your name?’’ She told me her given name. ‘* How old are you?’’ ‘* *Bout sixteen oah seventeen.’’ ‘** "Bout sixteen or seventeen!’ Don’t you know exactly?’’ ““No'm.”’ ; ‘*Why don’t you know?”’ ‘*Dunno,’’ with a gleam of dazzling teeth. Then I dropped her. No use trying to get information out of a person who didn’t know why she didn’t know. The ‘‘colored gem’len and ladies’ are a source of endless amusement to me; both their speech and appearance Every hour I run across the most side- splitting sights, and the feople who see me must take me for a grinning lunatic. Some of the combinations are pitiable and yet so ludicrous at the same time that I almost shriek with laughter. Pic- ture to yourself the ricketiest old racka- bones of the gauntest kind of a mule, astride of which is a healthy young darkey of about 25. n one side of the mule he presented no unusual appear- ance, except that the hand that didn’t hold the rope bridle held outstretched a pail of paint! For the life of me I couldn't help turning around; and what do you ‘spose was on the other side of that beast of burden? of 45 deg. was sticking a wooden leg with a round knob on the end of it! I shall see that wooden leg to the end of my natural existence. H. E. STOWE. > 2. —__—_ Une pleasant, desirable article of food is invaluable in fostering sleep, and that is lettuce salad-—not merely lettuce —lettuce is good—but the oil and fla- voring of garlic that go to making a good salad of it increase greatly its soothing powers. The garlic is, of course, merely rubbed on the dish, but a pretty thorough use of it in that way helps the case in several ways: it, like all its vegetable kin, has a definite sleep-producing tendency, and then it makes a salad taste so well that you eat twice as much of it as you otherwise would, and that is a point gained. Be- sides its express soporific tendency, most people’s stomachs stand in sore need of more salad than they get, and they profit in sleep by an improved di- gestion. Very stubborn cases of in- somnia are frequently cured by a steady habit of eating such a salad as de- ’ Out at an angle. FHOoogdgdoogocgcoovoongnngnngnggongnng0gngda To Merchants GENTLEMEN: Are you familiar with our catalogues? They are interesting reading for progressive merchants who understand the value of keep- ing what is called for. Our house- furnishing-goods catalogue is the latest, is most complete, and with lower prices than any now before the trade. That it repays careful search is shown by the fact that our mail orders at the present time are larger than ever before, and that we are busier than ever before at this season of the year. We is- sue separate catalogues for CROCKERY GLASSWARE REFRIGERATORS GASOLINE STOVES CHILDREN’S CARRIAGES HOUSE FURNISHINGS BICYCLES You can sit quietly at your desk and have our goods and prices spread out before you. You can order quickly, we will ship quickly and the goods will sell quickly. Do not delay. Mail orders direct to H. Leonard & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich. 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Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids. to Reach Hundreds of persons most excellent money- MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 17 Commercial Travelers Michigan Knights of the Grip. President, Jas. F. HAMMELL, Lansing; Secretary, D. C. Staeut, Flint; Treasurer, Cuas. McNoury, Jackson. Michigan Commercial Travelers’ Association. President, S. H. Hart, Detroit; Secretary and Treasurer, D. Morris, Detroit. United Commercial Travelers of Michigan. Chancellor, H. U. Marks, Detroit; Secretary, Epwin Hupson, Flint; Treasurer, Gro. A. REY- NOLDs, Saginaw. Michigan Commercial Travelers’ Mutual Acci- dent Association. President, A. F. PEaKE, Jackson: Secretary and Treasurer, Gro. F. Owen, Grand Rapids. Board of Directors—F. M. TyuLer, H. B. Farr- CHILD,Jas. N. BRADFORD, J. HENRY DAWLEY,GEO. J. HEINZELMAN, CHas. S. RoBINson. Lake Superior Commercial Travelers’ Club. President, W. C. Brown, Marquette; Secretary and Treasurer, A. F. Wrxson, Marquette. Gripsack Brigade. The Michigan Commercial Travelers’ Association gave a delightful musical and literary entertainment in its new club rooms in the Merrill block (De- troit) last Saturday evening. Many members attended with their families and friends, and a large delegation of Cleveland travelintg men was present. Holland Times: J. P. Oggel, the traveling man, while in Detroit Tues- day, was quite severely injured ina runaway. He was obliged to make a drive and secured a driver and rig. ‘The horse became frightened, broke the bit and the driver lost all control of the animal. The outfit finally struck a high walk, when both occupants were thrown from the buggy. Mr. Oggel had the muscles of his left shoulder severely wrenched, his right arm hurt and sus- tained other bruises. It will be several days before he is able to resume work on the road. One of the highest-salaried traveling men making Kansas was talking with a Wichita reporter the other day of the prohibition law of Kansas, and said: ‘*I make all the towns in Eastern Kan- sas and Western Missouri, and I want to say that all this talk of prohibition hurting business is all farce. I sell more goods and a better quality in Kansas towns than | doin Missotri, and my patrons are better pay. They need not tell me that the people of a town have to guzzle beer in order to have prosperous business. When the people of a town spend their money for beer, they don’t have so much to spend in my line. I don’t mind a glass of beer oc- casionally but I prefer to sell goods to a man who doesn’t use it. I find he is a great deal more apt to have the money when pay day comes.’’ Saginaw Evening News: The Clare Sentinel, in its last issue, says that its right bower went fishing recently and having taken a good deal of bait along saw what he believed was the mythical airship. He says that as it came near the ground he noticed that it closely re- sembled the human form, only its mo- tions were so rapid the eye could not follow them. At times it would appear to leave the earth and sail through space at the rate of about 60 miles an hour. The Sentinel man hid behind a stump and as it came down the home stretch he found it was ‘‘Tip’’ Calkins with his training suit on, fitting himself for his coming race with Seth Davis, the veteran traveling salesman of Saginaw, for a purse of $20 on firemen’s field day, June 16. Mr. Davis has no cull lumber in his composition and did not feel any tremor when he read of the astonishing speed of the Clare sprinter. He says he is a grounder and never leaves mother earth for any air line run, but he has recently come into possession of the original oriental rug, mention of which has been made in that wonderful collection of Eastern tales, the Arabian Nights, in which all the traveler against time has to do is to sit down on the rug, wish himself in any particular place, and he is there ‘‘ presto change’’ almost before the wish has formed in _ his mind. Mr. Davis believes he is now invincible and even electricity has no show with him. OO - The Hotel Clerk, from the Standpoint of the Traveling Salesman. The hotel clerk is a young man who was originally created to fill an Em- peror’s throne or adorn a Dukedom; but when he grew up there were fewer thrones and doms than there were Em- perors and Dukes, and he was tempo- rarily forced to take a position behind a hotel register. His chief characteris- tics are dignity of bearing, radiant gor- geousness of apparel, haughtiness of manner, and jewelry. His principal duties consist in hammering on the call-bell, in handing guests the wrong keys to their rooms, and in keeping toothpicks on the end of his desk. When not engaged in the performance of these duties he will condescend to ex- plain to a guest that he does not know whether the northbound train leaves at 3 p. m., and if the guest insists on en- ticing further information out of him, he will probably hand him a last year’s official guide. When a stranger arrives the hotel clerk, in a preoccupied manner, turns the register and hands the stranger a pen—a pen that has an impediment in its legs, catches in the paper and splut- ters all over yesterday’s arrivals. The clerk then consults some pigeon holes and informs the gentleman that he may have room No. 1,192. Then he talks for half an hour with the porter and the baggage man about the trunk of the gentleman in No. 46 having got mixed with the baggage belonging to the lady in No. 64. When he gets the matter ar- ranged, he sits down to polish and ad- mire the long nail that he is cultivating on his little finger, and forgets all about the gentleman who has rented No. 1, 192, until he is made aware of his existence by an impatient tap on the counter. With an air of a martyr, and a sigh that expresses the fact that he considers the whole traveling fraternity his ene- mies, he says: ‘*Oh! would you like to goto your room?’’ There is about as much hospitality in his tone as there is in a bull dog when somebody treads on his tail. No matter how crowded the hotel is, the clerk always finds one room left for the late arrival. When the latter kicks about it next day when he is leaving because it was on the fifth floor, and was furnished with nothing but a bed, a bar of soap and a crack in the ceiling, the hotel clerk tells him that if he had been staying another day, he could have the best room in the house, which would be vacated after breakfast by a gentleman who was leaving on the noon train. To our certain knowledge the gentleman has been leaving that ‘‘best room in the house,’’ every to-morrow for the last twenty years. The hotel clerk has much to try him, and perhaps we would find many ex- cuses for what we consider his exasper- ating peculiarities, if we stood on his side of the register a target for the grumbling, fault-finding public, Some of the Troubles of the Traveler. Written for the TRaDESMAN. Traveling men, as a rule, are an even tempered lot. They take matters as they come and make the best of any bad job. They meet with so many annoy- ances, it is a wonder that in them has not developed the kicking propensities of the whole human race. With the permission of our good-na- tured editor, and the indulgence of his subscribers, we will from time to time call your attention to the things that make the traveler’s life unpleasant, hoping that some of the objects of our complaint may read these lines and come to realize that many things could be done to add to our comfort. The first on the list is the bum _ hotel. You have all stopped at it. You can tell it by its outward appearance, as well as by the odor that greets you as you enter the door. You carry your grips yourself, and if lucky enough to find a clerk or proprietor around, you register with a pen that will hardy make a mark, hav- ing dipped it into the mud in an ink bottle that was never washed. You re- pair to the wash room, where hangs Josh Billings’ towel, ‘‘thin but wet.’’ He forgot to say ragged and dirty. Al- though twenty men have used it before you, you are the first tokick. You heave a sigh as you realize your unpleasant calling. The grating of the sandy soap the dirty hair brush, with its assorted shades of clinging hair, and the scraggly tooth comb ‘cause expressions that would not sound well here. Having done so much, we go into the dining room with one of those appetites that a dyspeptic would sell his soul for. Even then we are unable to eat the sole- leather steak and the ancient eggs or drink the muddy coffee. We smear our stale bread with oleo and our pie is often seasoned with hair oil. Napkins and table cloth should have been washed two weeks ago. Knives and forks are so greasy we can hardly hold them. This is the kind of a 50 cent meal we so often get. A farmer sits at our table and pays 25 cents for the same. This hotel charges traveling men $2 a day, and the rate to boarders is $4 a week. We go to bed in a room that never was aired, with sheets seldom changed and the other bedding never washed. If there is a carpet upon the floor, it re- mains there as long as it will hold to- gether. Invariably, the bed faces the window. In the winter icicles grow abundantly. Here it is we catch the grippe, consumption and rheumatism. In summer we are pestered by mosqui- toes and bugs. We hear the bell boy every time he shows a guest to a room, He awakens the house every time he makes a call inthe morning. He usually wears wooden shoes, hits the bedroom door with a sledge hammer and with a fog-horn voice cries, ‘‘Six thirty.’’ We almost get to sleep again when we are aroused by that festive chambermaid who is musically inclined, with a night- engale voice, singing as she works. She | delights in pushing a lawn mower over the carpet and tries every door knob to see what rooms have been vacated so that she may continue her morning ex- ercises. At last, we arise, find no water in the pitcher and no towel at hand, and, witha smile on our face, we open the door and stick our head out into the hall, and ask the handsome chambermaid to bring the needed aarti- cles. OUIX. NO Movements of Lake Superior Travelers Ellis B. Clarke has taken the terri- tory vacated by A. W. Merrit on ac- count of sickness. Mr. Clarke needs no introduction to traveling men. He man- aged the Bay Port House, at Bay Port, two seasons and was proprietor of the Dorr House, at Sand Beach, several years. Previous to that he was in the general merchandise business at Lex- ington. Crane, the pill man (Fuller & Fuller Co., Chicago) is busy nowadays selling goods and exhibiting his pocket art gal- lery. He lives in Negaunee. June 24 the Shriners will assemble at Calumet for work(?). The travelers who are members will find it conven- ient to work the Copper country that week. They couldn’t miss it. James Wilson (Burnham, Stoepel & Co.) is touring the Upper Peninsula with their regular travelers. Mr. Wil- son’s department is furnishings. W. R. Smith left Trout Creek broke —went fishing—no luck—met lumber jack with a few—swapped cash for fish —so says L. J. OvuIx. 2. Drummers at Jerusalem. According to the British consular re- ports just presented to Parliament, the new railroad from Jaffa to Jerusalem has proved a far greater commercial success than was anticipated, even by those who were most sanguine about its future. It has carried more than twenty thousand tons of merchandise to Jeru- salem during the last six months, and has led to the invasion of the Holy City by some eighty to one hundred drum- mers, four of whom were Americans, eight English and about fifty German. Moreover, public works are proceeding apace in Palestine, and the River Jor- dan is now spanned by a handsome bridge, while steamboats travel up and down the stream, and likewise traverse the often stormy waters of the Sea of Galilee. —_—_-_~> 2. A Traverse City correspondent writes : The Park Place management has been fortunate in securing the services of W. QO. Holden, who is at present in a hotel at Holland. The fact has just been made known and Mr. Holden will be here about June 1, or as soon as he can arrange his affairs to make it possible for him to return. Young men and women acquire the greatest inde- pendence and wealth by securing a course in either the Business, Shorthand, English or Mechanical Draw- ing':departments of the Detroit Business University, 11-19, Wilcox St., Detroit. 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. Commercial House Iron Mountain, Mich. Lighted by Electricity, Heated by Steam. All modern conveniences. $2perday. | IRA A. BEAN, Prop. NEW REPUBLIC Reopened Nov. 25. FINEST HOTEL IN BAY CITY. Steam heat, Electric Bells and Lighting throughout. Rates, $1.50 to 92.00. Cor. Saginaw and Fourth Sts. GEO. H. SCHINDHETT, Prop. EAGLE HOTEL $1 Per Day. GRAND RAPIDS. Equal in every respect toa $2 house. Largerooms. Good beds. Superb Table. J. K. JOHNSTON, Prop. Cutler House at Grand Haven. Steam Heat. Excellent Table. Com- fortable Rooms. H. D. and PF. H. IRISH, Props. Is MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Drugs--Chemicals MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY. Term expires Cc. A. Bueses, Traverse City Dec. 31, 1896 S. E. PaRKILL, Owosso” - - Dee. 31, 1897 F. W. R. Perry, Detroit - Dec. 31, 1898 A. C. ScHUMACHER, Ann Arbor - Dee. 31, 1899 Gro. GunprRum, Ionia - . Dec. 31, 1900 President, S. E. ParRKILL, Owosso. Secretary, F. W. R. Perry, Detroit. Treasurer, Gro. GUNDRUM, Ionia. Coming Examination Sessions—Star Island (De- troit), June 28 and 29; Sault Ste. Marie, Aug. ——+; Lansing, Nov. 2 and 3. MICHIGAN STATE PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION. President, G. C. Pariires, Armada. : Secretary, B. ScoRouDER, Grand Rapids. Treasurer, CHas. Mann, Detroit. Executive Committee—A. H. WEBBER, Cadillac; H. G. Cotman, Kalamazoo; Gro. J. WaRpD, St. Crarmz; A. B. STEVENS, Detroit; F. W. R. Perry, Detroit. The Drug Market. Acetanilid—Quiet and nominal, quo- tations unchanged. Acids—Salicylic continues firm. Tar- taric is tairly steady. No changes in other descriptions. Alcohol—Grain is in fair demand at unchanged quotations, and the same may be said of wood. Alum—In good demand at former prices. Arsenic—Continues in good demand and prices are firm. Balsams—Copaiba is in fair demand at old prices. Peru is firm. Canada fir quiet and steady. Beans—Vanilla, steady with good de- mand. Tonka, quiet but quotations un- changed. Cassia Buds—Fair demand and firm at old quotations. Castor Oil—Prices continue without change with fair demand. Chloral Hydrate—Firm with good de- mand at old prices. Cinchonidia—Small jobbing demand only with prices steady. Cocoaine—Supplies continue limited with prices firm and unchanged. Codeine—In good demand with prices firm. Cod Liver Oil—Dull with prices tend- ing downward. Colocynth Apples—Quiet with only moderate jobbing sales. Cream Tartar—Quiet and steady. Cubeb Berries— Dull with no change in prices. Essential easier. Flowers—American saffron is in mod- erate demand at former prices. Arnica, steady and unchanged. Glycerine—Continues in fair demand at former prices. Gums—Camphor, good demand, do- mestic scarce, causing increased re- quest for foreign. Iodine—Resublimed in steady demand at former prices. Idoform—Movement moderate at for- mer prices. Juniper Berries— Prices of prime are held firm, with fair demand for small lots. Leaves—Buchu stronger and active at old quotations. Senna, firm with good Oils—Anise is _ slightly demand. Lycopodium— Moderate but unchanged prices. Menthol—-Dull with prices tending downward. Morphine—Continues firm but with small movement. Naphthaline—In fair demand at old quotations. Opium—Has been more quiet but prices are fairly maintained. Quicksilver—Continues in fair de- mand at old prices. Quinine—On account of a consider- able advance in foreign markets prices are strong and tending to advance. Rochelle Salts—Quiet and unchanged. Roots—Ipecac, good consumptive de- mand and prices firm. Jamaica ginger continues fairly strong. Jalap, dull and easy. Senega quiet and depressed. Serpentaria has declined. Golden seal is easier. Salicin—Prices unchanged with mod- erate jobbing demand. Seeds—The general market is reported decidedly dull, but prices have not ma- terially changed. Dutch caraway has been advanced on account of scarce supply. California remains nominally firm but with practically no movement. Seidlitz Mixture—Dull but no change in prices. Spermaceti——Remains steady at old quotations. Sugar of Milk—Continues steady with active demand. 0. Another Side of the Ouestion. Written for the TRADESMAN. There has been, of late, much anony- mous complaint flittering through the press against druggists as a class, and the burden of this wail has been dis- honest substitution. Care is taken to make no specific charges as to persons or firms. If there had been any actual infringement ou proprietary rights, the courts have stood open to redress the grievance of any one who could prove his case. Instead, however of choosing the direct method of protecting their in- terests (if, indeed, they were at all in peril), they preferred to ventilate their complaint in the papers and insult the intelligence of consumers by dark hints, covert insinuations and officious advice as to how to treat certain retailers in a given hypothetical case. They have, also, joined with other plaintiffs in spe- cialties and amended their pleadings so as to cover a wider range of supposed malpractice. Even the publishers of some city dailies appear to be joined in the general issue before the bar of public opinion, as is shown by the fol- lowing extracts: ‘‘Say ‘No’ and stick to it when you are urged to buy something ‘just as good’ as the article you asked for. Please notify this office if any store- keeper or clerks in town try to palm off a substitute on you.’’ *“The publisher of this newspaper-will be glad to learn of any case where an attempt is made to give a customer a susbtitute tor some proprietary article of established reputation.’ It is not quite clear what the publish- er intends to do with the information solicited in the last paragraph. The language used implies that he will be made happy, at least; but, outside of the cash received for the advertisement, I can see no financial gain for him un- less it may be a share of the damages to be subsequently collected by a suit at law from the party offending. This is a fair surmise, since publishers do not usually identify themselves with the business enterprises of advertisers. It is easier to understand the design of the latter class in such semi-prejudicial efforts to bluff. an invisible defendant out of a court which does not claim to have jurisdiction in the case. Having spent thousands of dollars in advertis- ing some special brand of soap, starch, baking powder, disinfecting compound, or never failing cure-all for the ills that afflict humanity, and finding that by reason of a score of competing products already well known and in fair demand, their solicitations among retailers are quiet and not so prolific of orders as desired, they look on the dealer who does not choose to overstock in their favor as unjust and hostile to their interests. Were this charged openly and man- fully, rather than hinted at in obscure phrases intended to catch the public eye, it would be to their credit. It may be well for them to know that there is more than one kind of substitution deserving censure. Dealers by the thousand can testify that many pro- prietors of specialties and their hustling agents, instead of being without re- proach as to acts they condemn, are themselves the most persistent substi- tutors, violating not only business cour- tesy, but also using every possible arti- fice to force retailers to purchase yoods that their local trade does not demand. And yet, although suffering financially by these peculiar methods, the latter have never felt disposed to appeal to the public in self-defense, but have kept on ‘‘sawing wood,’ and attending to the work of building up a trade satis- factory to themselves and customers. I allude to a practice which, ‘‘better honored in the breach than the observ- ance,’’ has long been a source of worry and loss to dealers in all lines of trade. Often when failing to secure an order for some new brand of staple goods, or, perhaps, a novelty that is deemed un- advisable to purchase, these hustling agents will canvass contiguous territory, either with samples or sell direct at very low rates to all who will buy, hoping in this way to create a fictitious demand re- gardless of consequences. In many in- stances these uncommercial salesmen boast to the dealer that they will com- pel him to purchase, in spite of his better judgment. Not seldom they suc- ceed in producing a transient demand that, when provided for, leaves the un- fortunate local trader an insignificant sum of profit by reason of other spe- cialties constantly treading on _ their predecessor’s heels. Thus dealers whose knowledge of the wants of their own lo- cal trade has taught them to say ‘‘No’’ at the right time are still at the mercy of certain guerilla methods that would fairly justify them in using harsher measures of defense than those of which they are wrongfully accused. Here comes in the practical applica- tion of another paragraph thoughtlessly aimed at retailers, but which is better fitted to the class above described, viz: ‘‘No honest dealer will try to sell what he knows the customer did not or- der or does not want.’’ The true ethics of legitimate business cannot be tarnished by obscure charges of dishonesty against a class of men who have almost universally shown themselves loyal to the interests of the public, because a few promoters have not succeeded in establishing a trade in their specialties to the extent they may have desired. In closing, it may be pertinent to remind them of a similar case of misdirected effort as related by Lincoln, whose stories always conceal a moral. It is about a certain hunter who, after shooting many times at a hy- pothetical squirrel in a tree top, with- out bringing down the game, found the real target he had been firing at was a hemipterous insect located on his own eyebrow. PETER C. MEEK. PATENT MEDICINES Order your patent medicines from PECK BROS., Grand Rapids. * : YUMA” i. The best 5 cent cigars ever made. Sold by BEST & RUSSELL CoO.. Cuicaco. : Represented in Michigan by J. A. GONZALEZ, Grand Rapids. MASTE rR EMORRISSON PLUMMER Ss COCHICAgO Morrisson, Plummer & Co., THE ‘MONITOR.’ Soon after our Cigar Department was in- stitu'e on its present basis, we diseovered a demand for a $30 00 cigar of better quality than the usual goods at this price. e met this call with the MONITOR, a cigar made in the factory which we control, and by the advantage we enjoy in this respect, we are able to offer the quality which is seldom found even as low as #33 00 per M. Aithough our salesmen have had samples but a short time, we are receiving daily repeating orders for the goods. We have in this brand a $30.00 cigar which we can recommend in the strongest terms. Wholesale Druggists, Chicago. Cigar Department. AIR SHIP rere SN ie — Au é nD we 5c aLo’SsS ere Ss -cow. . c:'oanm vv a wAs photographed by Prof. Leo Shiappocasse at Chicago, IIl., April 9, 1897 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN © WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. Advanced— Quinine, Salicylic Acid- Declined—Cod Liver Oil. Acidum Aceticum............ 8 8s@s 10 Benzoicum, German 80@ 8 Boeserc..c........... @ 5 Carbolicum .. ee 29@ 41 Citricum H@ 46 Hydrochlor 3@ 5 Nitrocum ... . s@ 10 Oxalicum ........... R@ 14 Phosphorium, dil.. @ Salicylicum. ........ 50@ 55 Sulphuricum. ...... 1%@ 5 ‘Tennicum .......... 1 40@ 1 60 Tartaricum.......... 36GS38 Ammonia Aqua, 16 deg........ 4m «6 Aqua, 20 deg........ 6@=s«8 Carponas...........- 122@ «+14 Chtoridumm .......... 12@ 14 Aniline Sige. Brown ..... Yellow . Cubewe........ po.18 183@ 15 JUMDPETUS..<.......- 6@ Xanthoxylum.. .... 35@ 30 Balsamum Coonipa. ....:..:., OB. & Pea. ae. @ 2 60 Terabin, Canada.. 0@ 4 Tolutan... Sees ee eee ee 80@ 8 Cortex Abies, Canadian.... 18 Cones 12 Cinchona Flava..... 18 Euonymus atropurp 30 Myrica Cerifera, po. 20 Prunus Virgini...... 12 Quillaia, gr’d.... 12 Sassafras...... po. 18 12 Ulmus...po. 15, gr’d 15 Extractum Glycyrrhiza Glabra. U4@ 2% Glycyrrhiza, pd..... 28@ 30 Hematox,15lbbox. W@ 12 Hematox, Is — 3@ 14 Hematox, %s . 14@ 15 Hematox, 48.. ie 16@ «17 Ferru Carbonate Precip.. 15 Citrate and Quinia.. 2 Citrate Soluble...... 80 Ferrocyanidum Sol. 50 Solut. Chloride..... 15 Sulphate, com’l..... 2 Sulphate, com’l, a bbi, per cwt.. : 35) R Sulphate, pure . oe. 7 Flora c ————— 12@ 14 Anthemis.. ........ 18@ 2% Matricaria .......... 30@ 35 Folia Barosma...........-. 15@ 20 Canaien S meutitil, Tin- WAVELY......1....; 18@ 2% Cassia Acutifol,Alx. 2%@ 30 Salvia officinalis, 4s and \s.... . Ura Crt... Gummi Acacia, Ist oe Acacia, 2d picked.. Acacia, 3d picked.. Acacia, sifted sorts. Acacia, po........... Aloe, — —. Aloe, Socotri. po. 40 oe ai Ammoniac Cress 55@ 60 Assafoatida. . ..po. Ss =a > Benzoinum ......... 50@ 55 Copoemm, is.......... @ 13 Catechu, %8......-... eo Catechu, 448......... @ 16 Camphore.. 48@ & Euphorbium. “po. 35 @ 10 Galbanum........... @ 100 Gamboge po........ 6@ 70 Guaiacum..... po. 35 @ & 7. 2... po. 84.00 @ 4 00 Mase - = . Ree... oe po. 4 Opii... po. 83.80@4.00 2 50@ 2 60 SECHAG.... .occ cc. . 40@ 60 Shellac, bleached... 40@ 45 Tragacanth ......... 50@ 80 Herba Absinthium..oz. pkg 25 Eupatorium .oz. pkg 20 Lobelia...... oz. pkg 25 Majorum ....oz. pkg 28 Mentha Pip..oz. pkg 23 Mentha Vir..oz. pkg 25 Bue. icc. 22. oz. pkg 39 TanacetumV oz. pkg 22 Thymus, V..oz. pkg P5 Magnesia. Calcined, Pat..... .. 60 Carbonate, Pas... 22 Carbonate, K. & M.. 2G BD Carbonate, Jennings SQ 3 Oleam Absinthium......... 3 25@ 3 ’ Amygdale, Dulc.. 30@ Amygdale, Amare . 8 00@ 8 Anisi. tS SO o Auranti Cortex..... 2 00@ 2 20 ereeeet.........4.- 2 B@ 2 30 Castes. c.... ® 80 oaernr eh ee 5@ 6) See epee cons 3@ 65 emcpadit Seal au @ 400 Cinnamonii. ........ 1 80@ 2 00 Citronella. .... .. 5@ 50 G08, PO... Valeriana ,Eng.po.30 Conium Mac........ 35@ SO Copeainas. 3... 3. i 10@ 1 2 Capen 90@ 1 00 Exechthitos ........ 1 20@ 1 30 Mriseron..... 00... 2). 1 20@ 1 30 Gaultheras..... .... 1 50@ 1 60 Geranium, ounce... @ 15 Gossippii,Sem. gal.. 50@ 60 Hedeoma..... ...... 1 01@ 1 10 Junipera. . - 150@ 2 00 Lavendula .. - 90@ 200 Limonis..... - 120@ 1 40 Mentha Pipe 1 60@ 2 20 Mentha Verid. - 2E@ 2% Morrhue, gal. - 100@ 1 10 SRO sc ss. 4 00@ 4 50 RO co ce 75@ 3 00 Picis Liquida. ..... 10@ 12 Picis Liquida, gal... @ 3 Riese 2 99@ 1 04 Rosmarini....... @ 1 00 Ross, ounce........ 6 50@ 8 50 Seccim ... 6)... 0Q@ 4 OA 90@ 1 00 MOM 2 50@ 7 00 DASSRITAS. 3.0... 50@ = 55 Sinapis, ess., ounce. @ 6 a 1 40@ 1 50 ieee 40@ 50 Thyme, op$........: @ 1 60 Theobromas ........ 156@ 20 Potassium Hi Barp..... 22°... 5b@ 18 Bichromate ........ 13@ 15 Bromide... 48@ 51 Care. 2@ Chlorate. ~ 17 — 16@ 18 Syanide.. ; oo oe OT es 2 65@ 2% Potassa, Bitart, pure 29@ 31 Potassa, Bitart, com a ts Potass Nitras, opt... 8@ 10 Potass Nitras........ 1@ 9 Prussiate.....:. .... 53@ 28 Sulphate po ....... 15@ 16 Radix AcConitym...... .... 2@ 2% i 2Q@ BD AROHUSR 6004S. 2@ 15 Arum po..... @ B&B Calaman .......... 200@ 40 Gentiana...... po 2@ 15 Glychrrhiza. .. pv. 1B 16@ 18 Hydrastis ae: @ Hydrastis Can., @ 4 Hellebore, Alba, =e b@ 2 fauuia po... . —— Ipecac, ee. 00@ 2 10 Iris plox.... po35@38 * Sa SMpe. Proc. 45 Maranta, ¥¢s........ “0 35 Podophyllum, po.. 2@ B eee eee TQ 1 00 Rhel, eu. CL. @ 1 25 pei, pv... ...... 75@ 1 35 Spicelia. 6. 3S... 3@ 38 Sanguinaria...po. 40 @ Sérpentaria ......... 30@ 35 Remere 40@ 45 Similax, officinalis H @ 40 Setlax, Mio 8 2. @ BD erie. oe po.35 10@ 12 Symplocarpus, Feeti- @ B @ 5@ 2@ Valeriana, German. 1 20 a 1 16 Zeagiber jf. .....:... SQ ay Semen Anisum....... po. 15 @ 12 Apium (graveleons) 13@ 15 Bere, fs2 0c 41@_—Ci«‘S Carat! po.18 10@ 12 Casdamon. .... 3... :. 123@ 1% Coriandrum......... 8@ 10 Cannabis Sativa.... 3%@ 4 (ooom......._... 7>@ 1 00 Chenopodium ...... 10o@_=«12 Dipterix Odorate 2 9@ 3 00 Poeniculum ......... @ 8 Foenugreek, po...... 7G 9 Mo eee ce 24@ 4 Lini, grd bbl.2% 3%@ 4 TOMO soc ee 3@ 40 Pharlaris Canarian. 3%4@ 4 ee 44@ 5 Sinapis Albu........ 1@ 8 Simapis Nigra....... ig & Spiritus Frumenti, W. D. Co. 2 00@ 2 50 Frumenti, D. F. R.. 2 00@ 2 25 Frumenti..... - 13@ 1 50 Juniperis Co. O. T.! 1 65@ 2 00 Jduniperis Co........ 1 7%@ 3 50 Saacharum N. E.... 1 90@ 2 10 Spt. Vini Galli...... 1 %@ 6 50 ‘ini Oporto... 1 25@ 2 00 Vint Alba...:.....:. Pa@ 2 00 Sponges Florida sheeps’ wool Carriage 2. 2000.0: 2 50@ 2 %5 Nassau sheeps wool Carnage... 6... @ 2 00 Velvet extra sheeps’ wool, carriage..... @ 1 10 Extra yellow. sheeps’ wool. carriage. . @ & Grass sheeps’ wool, carriage... @ 6 Hard, for slate use. @ @ Yellow Ree f, for ginte use... 5.2. @ 1 40 Syrups Sees... @ 50 Auranti Cortes...... @ SO Bimgeber. 00... @ & Ipecac. Weyl G@ 60 Pore tod... @ 50 Bnei Arom...2 3: @ 5 Smilax Officinalis... 50@ 6 ponees.... @ 50 a @ 50 Nellis Oe (POMWSA lS... Pronus virg.....<... Tinctures Aconitum Napellis R Aconitum Napellis F PROCR oss. ‘Aloes and Myrrh.. Baiee eo ou, Assafcetida ......... Atrope Belladonna. Auranti Cortex..... Benzom 2... 6... ... Benzoin Co... ....... HarOsea .. 8... Cantharides........ Capsicum ........ 4 Cardamon......... i Cardamon Co....... Caster 0 es 1 Coeecee..... Cinchons.. 070.) | Cinehona Co........ Columba... .. 21... : Cupeme. usc... Cassia Acutifol..... Cassia Acutifol Co. . — cuits siecle it mon Chloridum.. Gentian occ... Gentian Co... ...... CWRGe oo. Guiaca ammon...... Hyoscyamus........ TOGO. oc. ——— ——. €ee rSUSSSSSSSSSSS Ss + gt Opti, cam oe Opii, deodorized.. 1 OR RE ae eo ok OR ania . SOrpontaria .....-..: Stromonium........ Tomtan........ a Valertan ...... ... : Veratrum Veride... Zingtber. 0.0... SSSSSSSSSSSSRSSSSRASSSSSRESSSSS SSIS Miscellaneous Ether, Spts. Nit. 3F 35 A&ther, Spts. Nit.4F 4@ 38 amen 24Q@ = 3 Alumen,gro’d..po.7 3@ 4 Anmattel 00h 40@ 50 Antimonti, po... ... 4I@ 5 AntimonietPotassT 55@ 60 ADNVTID. i... @ 1 40 Antifebrin . .... @ 6 Argenti Nitras, oz. @ 5d Arsenicam. 00). 10@_ 12 Balm Gilead on: 38@ 40 Bismuth S. N 1 40@ 1 50 Calcium Chlor., is. Calcium Chlor., ys. Calcium Chlor., 4s. Cantharides, Rus. po Capsici Fructus, af. Capsici Fructus, po. Capsici FructusB ,po Caryophyllus..po. 15 Carmine, No. 40 SOOHOSOOS 2 ou — wo oe uo @ Cera Alba,S.&F .. 50@ 55 Cera Fiava.... 2... @ 42 Cacets @ 4 Cassia Fructus...... @ 33 Contririag @ 10 Cetaceum....:....... @ 4 Chloroform.......... 60@ 63 Chloroform psquibbs @ 13 Chloral Hyd Crst. 1 15@ 1 30 Chondrus. .... 20@ 2% Cinchonidine,P.&W 20@ 2% Cinchonidine, Germ 1@ 2 Cocaine 3 55@ 3 75 au list, dis. pr.ct. 65 Creosotum @ 3% Crete bbl. % @ 2 Creta, prep.......... @ 5 Creta, » eect ee @ il Creta, Rubra........ @ 8 ON oo ccs 30@ 3 Cudbear ........... @ wz Cupri Sulph......... 5@ CG Destine. 10@ 12 Ether Sulph......... HQ Emery, all numbers 8 ees: pS 6 Ereote. 200... po.40 30@ 35 Flake. White 2... R@ AA ee @ 2B Gambier. | 8S@ 9 Gelatin, Cooper.. .. @ 60 Gelatin, French..... 35@ «60 Glassware, flint.box 60, 10&10 Less than box.. 60 Glue, brown........ 9@ 12 Glue, white le 25 Glycerina........... u@ 2 Grana Paradisi ... @ 15 Prumning ooo... 2%@ 55 Hydraag Chlor Mite @ 80 Hydraag Chlor Cor. @ 70 Hydraag Ox Rub’m. @ 9 Hydraag Ammoniati @ 1 00 HydraagUnguentum 45@ 55 Hydrargyrum....... @ 6 Ichthyobolla, Am... 1 25@ 1 50 Pngige, 0 75@ 1 00 Iodine, Resubi...... 2 60@ 3 70 loegotorm 35... @ 4 20 Papel. @ 22% Lycopodium . ou 50@ 55 a 6G Liquer Arse=. et hy- arare tod... .-.. @ % LiquorPotassArsinit 10@ 12 Magnesia, Sulph.. 2@ 3 Magnesia, Sulph, bbl @ 1% Mannia, SB >. Coe 6 oe Mentha? 42°... : @ 2 40 Morphia, S.P.& W. 1s" Morphia, S.N.Y.Q.& C Coe. 1 8@ 2 10 Moschus Canton.. @ 4 Myristica, No. 1..... 6@ 80 Nux Vomica.. - po.20 @ 10 OS Sepia. 5... b@ 18 Pepsin Saac, H. & Er. D. Co ee @ 100 — Liq. N.N.% gal. dene eee. @ 2 00 Pieis Liq., quarts.. @ 100 Picis Liq., pints... .. @ & Pil Hydrarg.. -po. 80 @ 50 Piper Nigra...po. 22 @ 18 Piper Alba....po. 35 @ 3 Pim Burgon........ @ 7 Plumbi Acet........ 10@_ 12 Pulvis Ipecac et Opii 1 10@ 1 20 or boxes H. , doz.. @123 pete pv oo. 33 Quassiz SS ee 8@ 10 Quinia, S. P. & W.. 2@ 31 Quinia, §. German.. 20@ 29 Cumia NY... 21@ «29 Rubia Tinctorum. . 12@ 14 SaccharumLactis pV 2A@ Nene 8. 3 00@ 3 10 Sanguis Draconis.. 40@ 50 ee ee ce R@ 14 ape. Me 10o@_ 12 Sipe, Gc... :. @ 8 Siedlitz Mixture.... 20 @ 22 re oe b&b — 1S, Oe. os... @ 3 ne De "Voe bees G@ #4 snuff, Scotch, DeVo’s @ 34 oda Boras.......... 6 @ 8 Soda Boras, po...... 6 @ 8 Soda et Potass Tart. 26@ 28 Sega, Care. .:......- 1%@ 2 Soda, Bi-Carb 3@ 5 da, AS ‘ 3%@ 4 Soda, Sulphas @ 2 Spts. ‘Cologne @ 2 60 Spts. Ether Co. 50@ 55 Spt’ Myrcia Dom.. @° 00 Spts. Vini Rect. bbi. @ 2 42 Spts. Vini Rect.4%bbl @ 2 47 Spts. Vini Rect.10gal @ 2 50 Spts. Vini Rect. 5gal @ 2 52 Less 5c gal. cash 10 days. Strychnia, Crystal... 1 40@ 1 45 Sulphur, Sub So 24@ 3 Sulphur, Roll.. 2@ 2% Tamarinds..... Wes 8@ 10 Terebenth Venice.. 23@ 30 Theobrome....... 2Q 4 i, io — 9 Zinci Sulph..... oo Oils BBL. GAL. Whale, winter....... 70 70 Lard, extra.. = 45 hard, No.1... 35 40 Linseed, pure raw.. 31 34 Linseed, boiled..... 33 36 Neatsfoot,winterstr 6 70 Spirits Turpentine.. % 40 Paints BBL. LB Red Venetian... ... 1% 2 @3 Ochre, yellow Mars. 1% 2 @4 Ochre, yellow Ber.. 1% 2 @3 Putty, commercial.. 24 2%@3 Putty, strictly pure. 2% 2%@3 Vermilion, Prime Avgertcan.......... 13@ 15 Vermilion, English. 5 Green, Parts ........ 13%@ 19 Green, Peninsular... 13@ 16 Dead. Hed. .......... 54Q@ SB Lead, white........ 6 Whiting, white Span 70 Whiting, gilders’... White, Paris Amer.. Whiting, Paris Eng. 5 ¥ © ©9985 & Ss Side ereass eee 1 Universal Prepared. 1 1 15 Varnishes); No. 1 Turp Coach... 1 10@ 1 20 Mute Tore. ........ 1 60@ 1 70 Coach Body.. . 2 B@ 3 00 No. 1 Turp Furn.. . 100@ 1 10 Extra Turk Damar.. 1 55@ 1 60 Jap. Dryer,No. 1Turp 70@ 7 ASE ASE ASE ASE ASE RSE SE SRE Chamois FES Sponges We have a complete line of all grades Sponges in bales; also bleached in cases. EPR All numbers of Chamois at attractive prices Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan. OSE ASE TSE PIE SNS TINS SNS ASSL cones 20 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. They are prepared just before going to press and are an accurate index of the local market. It is im- possible to give quotations suitable for all conditions of purchase, and those below are given as representing av- erage prices for average conditions of purchase. those who have poor credit. our aim to make this feature of the greatest possible use to dealers. 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 AXLE GREASE. doz. gro eee 55 6 00 emer Onn... .....-50.- 60 7 00 ene... ae ee 4 00 Peaeores.. 3. ss 7D 9 00 IXLGolden,tinboxes75 900 Mica, tin boxes........ 70 9 00 Paranen... c2 55 6 00 BAKING POWDER. Absolute. i 1b Came Gon... -.-.-.- 5... 45 i, ip Cama. don............. 85 [ @eomeoo cc 1 50 aoe. 14 1b cans 3 doz.. ¥% lb cans 3 doz... 1 1b cans 1 doz... = ee El Purity. 1g 1b cans per doz......... ve) % Ib cans per doz ........ 1 20 1 Ibcans per doz......... 2 00 Home. iq lb cans 4 doz case...... 35 % lb cans 4 doz case...... 55 Tb cans 2 doz case ..... 90 JAXKON 14 1b cams, 4 doz case..... 14 1b cans, 4 doz case...... = 1 Ib cans, 2 doz case...... 1 60 Our Leader. Dame 45 ee 7% Pee... re Peerless. [cams ..-.. 85 BASKETS. Per doz. Standard Bushel.......... 13 Recce Gabel... is ee ce 30 % bushel, bamboo del’ry. 3 50 3% bushel, bamboo del’ry. 4 00 1 bushel, bamboo del’ry. 5 00 Iron strapped, 50c extra. Diamond Clothes, 30x16... 25 rv Braided Splint, 30x16..... 4 00 BATH BRICK. Beene... ee 70 eee. 80 BLUING. 1 doz. pasteboard Boxes... 40 3 doz. wooden boxes....... 1 20 BROOMS. eicg tlle Sport oy 1 90 a 1% me. Sere... .... ee Sere 115 Pere oeee .............,.. 2 00 Common Whisk. ........... 70 Pamcr Wei... 80 Warehouse. - 235 CAKE FROSTING. Nacretoin, per doz......... 25 Two doz. in case assorted flav- ors—lemon, vanilla and rose. CANDLES. ——. oe oe CANNED Goops. Manitowoc Peas. Lakeside Marrowfat....... 1 00 Lakeside E. J.. 12 Lakeside, Cham. of Eng... 1.2 Lakeside. Gem, Ex. Sifted: 1 65 CHOCOLATE. Walter Baker & wath 's. CHEESE. |... Amboy .. in Byron. ........--._-- ee ce Gold Medal.. Ideal . toes... ReeR.. 3. cs Riverside... €8ee Pineapple.........._ Gap Gane... 5.2 Chicory. HHHHHHHOSO9 a : 5 Red 7 CATSUP. Columbia, pints ......... 4 25 Columbia, % pints . CLOTHES PINS. 5 gross boxes. . COCOA SHELLS. Dib bags......... Less quantity..... 3 Pound packages......... 4 CREAM TARTAR. Strictly Pure, wooden boxes. 35 Strictly Pure, tin boxes...... 37 COFFEE. Green. Rio. Fair. be ee mene Pemee 2.3 —— lk Peamerey .....2 0.05.5... Santos. ee ee ee 19 20 Prime... ... Oo ok cae 22 Peaberry <2}... 23 Mexican and Guatamala. aa ee 008 ee 22 roy. ee 24 Maracaibo. Pee 23 Ee ee ea ae visa 24 Java. nee... 25 Priyate Growih.....:........ 27 Mendehiing...........<.. sce Mocha. a 25 Dre oo a 28 Roasted. Clark-Jewell-Wells Co.’s Brands Pitts Avenue... _..-.... 30 Jewell’s Arabian Mocha....30 Wells’ Mocha and Java..... 25% Wells’ Perfection Java..... 3% BANEREOR 0c Valley City Maracaibo. Ideal Blend header Miemt:..<.-0 5. ..... 13 Worden Grocer Co.’s Brands uaker Arabian Mocha.....31 uaker Mandehling J: ava. .50 uaker Mocha and sees. 29 oko Mocha and Java.... :.26 Quaker Golden Santos.. "122 State House Blend.......... 20 Quaker Golden Rio......... 19 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 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 weight of package. In 60 lb. cases the list is 10c per 100 lbs. above the r in full cases. Arbuckle . 12 > eereey .-. cee 12 0 McLaughtin’® Ss REXX......12 00 Extract. —. City % gross 7B Felix % gross...... i t 15 Humme!’s foil & gross 85 Humme!’s tin % gross. l 45 Kneipp Malt Coffee. 1lb, packages, 50lb.cases 9 "ot gd ea ae 2 ilb. packages, 1001b. cases 9 Breakfast Cocoa..... 42; CONDENSED MILK. CLOTHES LINES. 4 doz in case. Cotton, 40 ft, per doz....... 1 00} Gail Borden Eagle......... 6 7 Cotton, 50 ft, per @on....... Oe os oicten cece 6 Cotton, 60 ft, per doz....... Sat ee. ca 5% Cotton, 70 ft, per doz....... ©) Cs «cs. 4 50 Cotton. 80 ft, per dosz....... LDL eee |.........5..4... 4 Jute, 60 ft, per doz......... Dt CPROBO. on occ en ne Jute, 72 ft, per Bice cia ON I oc ic age ses ee COUPON BOOKS. Tradesman Grade. 50 books, any dendém.... 100 books, any denom.... 500 books, any denom.... 1,000 books, any denom.... Economic Grade. 50 books, any denom.... 100 books, any denom.... 500 books, any denom.. 1,000 books, any ¥ denom... ict orca hon S3sS 3sse & Universal Grade. 50 books, any denom.... 1 50 100 books, any denom.... 2 50 500 books, any denom....11 50 1,000 books, any denom....20 00 Superior Grade. 1 50 2 50 11 50 50 books, any denom.... 100 books, any denom.... 500 books, any denom.... 1,000°books,‘any denom.... Coupon Pass Books, Can be made to represent any denomination from #10 down. Credit Checks. 500, any one denom’n..... 3 1000, any one denom’n..... 5 2000, any one denom’n..... 8 Steel punch. .... DRIED PRUITS—DONESTI Applies. Sunaried.,....5.......... @ 2% Evaporated 50 lb boxes. @ 4- California Fruits. Apmiooes.. 9 @10% Bisekberrics........... Nectarines ............ @ Pree He 9 ee @ Pitted Cherries........ Prunnelles......... , Raspberries............ California Prunes. 12 @ rent less in 50 1b cases Raisins. Lendon Layers 3 Crown. 1 London Layers5 Crown. 2 Debewee oe 3 Loose Muscatels2 Crown 4 Loose Muscatels 3 Crown 5 Loose Muscatels 4 Crown 6 FOREIGN. Currants. Patras Doe... @ 514 Vostizzas 50 lb cases...... Cleaned, bulk ..... . Cleaned, packages... a7 Peel. Citron American 101b bx @14 Lemon American 10 1b bx @12 Orange American 101b bx @12 Raisins. Ondura 28 ib boxes...... @ Sultana 1Crown........ @ Sultana 2Crown ...... @8 Sultana 3Crown........ @ Sultana 4 Crown........ @ Sultana 5 Crown @ FLY PAPER. Tanglefoot. Regular, por box. .......... 30 Regular. case of 10 boxes.. 2 55 Rezular, 5 case lots........ 2 50 Regular, 10 case lots....... 2 40 ote, DOT ROE. co . 13 Little, case of 15 boxes..... 1 45 Little, 10 case lots.......... 1 40 Holders, per box of 50...... 75 FARINACEOUS GOODS. Farina. —————— 3 Grits. Walsh-DeRoo Co.’s....... 2 00 Hominy. arrels on 2 Flake, 50 lb. drums....... 1 00 Lima Beans. Dred 2... c so. 3 Maccaroni and Vermicelli. Domestic, 10 1b. box...... 60 Imported, 25 Ib. om. ..2 50 Pearl Barley. Common... -... es. 1% OE i ee cel 2 TEMA 2% Peas. Green, bu.......... oe Spit, perm... 260.055... 2% Rolled Oats. Rolled Avena, bbl....... Monarch, bbl........... - Monarch, % bbl.......... Private brands, bbl..... Private brands, %bbl..... Quaker, cases............. Sago. C9 mt DO A DO OO SSARSS eee 4 ast india. ........., 3% Wheat. Cracked, bulix. .......05.; 3 maz ib packages........... 2 40 Fish. Cod. Georges cured......... ‘@ 3% Georges genuine...... @4 Georges selected...... @5 Strips or bricks....... 5 @8 Halibut. CIE ee LS 10 PO oe 9 Herring. Holland white hoops keg 60 Holland white hoops bbl. 7 50 Marwerien,. <2... 0... ioand 100 the.............. 2 50 mse 0 1 1 30 MRIOG co ste: 13 Mackerel. Ma, £10 ihe. |... s. . 10 50 No.1 40 Ibs bus Seta 450 Ma. tl We... es. 1 20 En 7 00 Ses. 3 10 Me. 2 ee ss. Pamily 90 lbs.............. Family 10 lbs.............. Sardines. Russian kegs. . Stocktish. 1, 1001b. bales... No. Jc 2, ae pee No. Jennings’. D. Cc. — D. C. Lemon 2 O8.,...; 208... ..., @ 3 oz. 1 30 3 oz. ....1 00 4 02. 2 00 402...... 1 40 6 oz...... 300 Boe: 2 00 No. 8 400 No. 8...2 40 No. 10...6 00 No. 10. ..4 00 No. 27.1 3% No. 2T. 80 No. 3 T.2 00 No. 37.1 35 No 47.2 40 No. 47.1 59 HERBS. RG aos oes pee ees 15 PU ook i eset ete ceauier 15 INDIGO. Madras, 5 lb boxes.. 55 S. F., 2, ’3 and 5 Ib boxes... 50 JBLLY. ib ont... 30 710 OOS... oss 34 SOD wate: G3. 60 LYE. Condensed, 2 doz .......... 1 20 Condensed, 4 doz.....,..,-- 2B Souders’. Oval bottle, with corkscrew. Best in the world for the money. Regular Grade Lemon. doz Sor... oon...... 1 50 Regular Vanilla. / 4 doz Sounes }20z......120 JUVERS i eOs...... 240 pftavorin XX Grade | Lemon. a Oe... 150 | 40z. ....3 00 XX Grade Vanilla. Zee. .2 .: 1% O8...... 3 50 rt doz. Jackson Liquid, 1 oz... as Jackson Liquid, 20z....... 98 Jackson Liquid, 3 0z....... 1 30 GUNPOWDER. Rifle—Dupont’s. — See eeean co coe cS 425 eee 2 40 aod as Meee cs 1 35 PUD Cans. ooo. 3 os: oe oe oe Th CAMS, 18 Choke Bore—Dupont’s. OR 4 00 tieit Reese... 2 25 Quarter Kegs............... 1 2 11lb a; 5 34 gle uck—Dupont’s. re po oa 8 00 Half Kegs Be peice as ceeceeuse 4 25 Quarter Kegs................ 2 2 DID CRRE oe 45 LICORICE. ee ee cee 30 CO oe P-3) Lo er eae a 14 ORs ee a eee 10 MINCE MBAT. Ideal, 3 doz. in case.... .... 2 25 MAT Cc Diamond Match Co. 8 a No. 9 sulphur... . so cee. Anchor Parlor.............. i 20 No.2 Heme. .2.. 2... sul: 110 Export Parlor......:.. 0.0: 4 00 MOLASSES. New Orleans. RO acc iss cs case 11 ie ee es: 14 ON Se 20 NR el 24 Open Kettle............... 25@35 alf-barrels 2c extra. Clay, No. 2 ee Clay, T. D. fall count...... 65 A OCR i H. 48 cans in case. MeMiIEe.. 3... 4 00 Penna Salt Co.’s........... 3 00 PICKLES Medium. Barrels, 1,200 count........ 3 40 Half bbls, 600 count........ 2 20 Small. Barrels, 2,400 count........ 4 40 Half bbis, 1,200 count...... 270 RICE. Domestic. Carolina head.............. 634 Carolina No.1. ............ § Carolina a Bee etc 4% Broken.. ae “Imported. | Japan, No.1... . 20. 6 35.. 5% Japan, No.8...) .......... 6 ware, NO. t,o se: 4% MO ons. is a, 5% SEEDS. Pe St 13 Canary, Smyrna........... 4 COPRWRF ooo ss 10 Cardamon, Malabar ..... 80 Hemp, Russian........... 4 Mixea Sim... is... 4% Mustard, white....... ... 6% TO ee cence. 8 ape Bole gece anes eeu 5 Cuttle Bone...... joo oe SALERATUS. Packed 60 lbs. in nee. Church’s 3C Deiand’s 15 Dwight’s .. oe -3 30 OIG Boise 3 00 SAL SODA. Granulated, bbis........ 10 area 100 lb cases. 4 . temp 145lb kegs.......... 110 SALT. Diamond Crystal. Cases, 24 3-lb boxes......... 1 50 Barrels, 100 3 Ib bags......2 7 Barrels, 40 7 1b bags. -2 40 Butter, 28 lb. bags. - 30 Butter, 56 lb bags.. . 60 Butter, 20 14 lb bags. -3 00 Butter, 280 1b bbls.......... 2 50 Common Grades. lOOS tbaseks..... ......2... 2 60 Sip apeks.... ............ 1 8 oO 11D SAGES... 1 70 Worcester. 50 4 Ib. cartons........... 3 25 115 2341. sacks. .... 2... 4 00 m5 ib seeks... cl: 3% S24 ib. sacks..... ....:..3 50 woiG 1b. saeks.... .. 5.8. 3 50 28 Ib. linen sacks............ 32 56 lb. linen sacks............ 60 Bulk in barrels.............. 2 50 Warsaw. 56-lb dairy in drill bags..... 30 28-lb dairy in drill bags..... Bt) Ashton. 56-lb dairy in iinen sacks... 60 Higgins. 56-lb dairy in linen sacks... 60 Solar Rock. ; 56-lb sacks...... Mee caa ds 21 Common Fine. Saginaw ....... ieeecc seca Oe Manistee ee SNUFF. Scotch, in bladders......... 37 Maccaboy, in jars........... 35 French Rappee, in jars .... 43 SPICES. Whole Sifted. PUOEOS eo es co cos ue. 9 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 Nutmegs, Bo. t.... 50 Nutmegs, No. 2.. 45 Pepper, Singapore, black... 9 Pepper, Singapore, white...12 Popper, shot. . 2.3.55. 6.6205. 10 Pure Ground in Bulk. PAIRECO els a, 12 Cassia, Batavia ............. 2 Cassia, Saigon.............. 35 Cloves, Amboyna...........20 Cloves, Zanzibar............ 15 Ginger, African............ 15 Ginger, COON oo os 20 Ginger, Jamaica............ 22 Mace, Batavia.... ......... 70 Mustard, Eng. and Trieste. .20 Mustard, Trieste............ 25 Nutmegs, aide cuec museca 40@50 Pepper, Sing., black .... Pepper, Sing., white....15@18 Pepper, Cayenne Se cee 17@20 RS -denoeee SYRUPS Corn. OTTONS. os cos csc ces Hei HIG. oS oe 14 Pure Cane. air... 16 Good . Choice . Box mane. Singlish be eye ay 4% SOAP. Laundry. Armour’s Brands. Armour's Family.......... 2 70 Armour’s Laundry.. - eo Armour’s White, 100s...... 6 25 Armour’s White, 50s....... 3 20 Armour’s Woodchuck .... 2 55 Armour’s Kitchen Brown. 2 90 Armour’s Mottled German 2 40 SOAP. Sineie box. te 2 8 5 box lots, delivered........ 2 80 10 box lots, delivered.. ~2% US. 8. KIRK B O.'S BRANDS. American Family, wrp’d....3 33 American Family, unwrp'd. 3 27 WOM oe oc ee 3 33 Obie... ace. 2 2 ANN ee. specs wae 202 5O Dusky Diamond. 56 oz...... 210 Dusky Diamond, 58 oz...... 3 00 Bite TRGIR o os ape 3 00 Waemorne. .. i... ee 3 75 pe a CS El OLS ce 3 65 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 21 Laucz Bros. & Co.’s Brands. “y TCO GT ie} Acme, “0 1 1b. — Single box.. “3.48 oer lou 3 35 70 De 1008.0... sce 3 28 25 box lots...... 23 Acme, 60 1 1b cakes. Sipe DOR 3 ee tte 2 90 BO Di tO ce 2 85 po ee GS 2 80 One box free with 5; two boxes free with 10; five boxes free with 25. Acme, 5 cent size. Simete Bee. te 85 So pOx fo ek a HO HON Tote 2 70 wo UO Otek. 2 65 Acorn, 120 cakes, 75 Ibs. SOE DOM 5 cai 2 §5 Ge O68 eis: 2% 27 a0 DOd 10te. 8. 25 box lots. 100 cakes, % lbs. enete DOM oc 5 75 Se POS 5 65 me bow 1Ots. - sk. 5 60 oa Dox TOS 5 50 100 cakes, 5 cent size. Single box.. . - 400 SUOK IOUS o.- . 390 10 bes. lots... 3... - 3 85 25 box lots...... Se 3 80 Schulte Soap Co.’s Brand. Sebulte’s Wamily...... ..... 2% Ciydeneaie 3... 2 85 ING eR 2 50 German Mottled ............1 85 Wee 3 25 Olemio, WHE ............... 2 55 Thompson & Chute’s Brand. Sie Pew «2 80 5 box lot, delivered........ 2% 10 box lot, delivered........ 270 25 box lot, delivered. . -.2 65 Wolverine Soap Co.’s ‘ieee. WOLVERINE AV AY ji Lie Single box See 5 box lots, delivered........ 10 box lots, delivered.. Allen B. Wrisley’s Beande. Old Country, 80 1-lb. bars . Good Cheer, 60 1-lb. bars.. Uno, 100 %-lb. bars.......... Doll, 100 10-0z. bars......... Scouring. Sapolio, kitchen, 3 doz ..... 2 Sapolio, hand, 3 doz........ 2 STARCH. io hotels B torr RSKS SSR 88 Kingsford’s Corn. 40 1-lb packages............. 6 2011b aaa pees oss oes 64 Kingsford’s Silver Gloss. 40 1-lb —_ SHES oie a intel 6% 6-lb boxes.. cule! Sale wal Diamond. 64 10c — Mele plan Si 5 00 128 5c packages......... .. 00 82 10c and 64 t pucieee. -5 00 Common Corn. Mt DOEOR ooo... 4% Pe TG en ra roceneei, | 4 Common Gloss. t-lb packages............... 4 3-lb packages......... 8-lb packages ........ {0 and 50 lb boxes. Barrels STOVE POLISH. “be a fore aa No. 4, 3 doz in case......... 450 No. 6, 3 doz in case..... SUGAR. F-20 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 of the barrel. Cus Tost, 5 13 POHENG 5 00 DCS 475 Powdered -2..2. 475 . Powdered. . Mould A ae Granulated in bbls... ...... 4 50 Granulated in bags......... 4 Fine Granulated............ 4: -4 88 Extra Fine Granulated..... 4 63 Extra Coarse Granulated... Diamond Confec. A........ 4 50 No. TABLE SAUCES. Lea & Perrin’s, large..... 475 Lea & hag 8, small..... 2 = Halford, Halford ! ane 3 .4 63 Confec. Standard A......... 4 38 1 37 2 2 Salad Dressing, large..... 4 55 Salad Dressing, small..... 2 65 TOBACCOS. Cigars. Clark-Jewell-Wells Co.’s brand. Now Brick. 35 00 Morrison, Plummer & Co.’s b’d. Governor Yates, 4% ¥% ee 58 00 Governor Yates, 434 in..... 65 00 Governor Yates, 5g in... = 00 PAOMMOE. oe 0 00 H. & P. Drug Co.’s brand, Guintette.... 0... G. J. Johnson Cigar Co.’s na ag © a Cow... Miscellaneous ‘Brands. “ o -35 00 American Queen........... 00 Wary... 5 00 MONIeR 35 00 Royal Knight...... esc osi- & SEHWHLER, weocesatcens, PS OOOO 0000006000S 56600060 00000090 00000600 90000000 Hhdl PREMIUM At Michigan State Fair. Carriages, Road Wagons, Surries, and Harness of all kinds. All kinds Spray Pumps for barrels and buckets. ; | al SS ZA GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. : BLUE FLAME O1L GOOK STOVE EVERY ONE FULLY WARRANTED. No. Io! 1 Burner No. 102 2 Burners No. 103 3 Burners Discount 40 per cent. List - $ 5 00 List - 7 50 List - IO 00 Special discount for quantity. Send for circular. FOSTER, STEVENS & CO., Grand Rapids. POD 2OOS0006 00060000 60900060 $09990000000000000000000 ° : Try Hanselman’s Fine Chocolates : Kalamazoo, Mich. 2990009 S 99000000 000000000000000000000000 00000000 Name stamped on each piece of the genuine. Hanselman Candy Co., a ® 426-428-430 East Main Street, an bn by bb by by by by bn be by bn bn bn bn bn dn ee bb bn bb hb bbb bh bbb bp tp fn a Tre MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 23 Muriatic Acid as Baking Powder. Big Rapids, May 25—In the Michi- gan Tradesman of May 12 I read with much interest *‘A commercial conun- drum—Who will solve it?’’ by Peter C. Meek. In _ concluding, he says: ‘‘It is to be hoped that some expert professor will throw some light on this dark mys- tery and restore normal conditiuns.’’ While the writer is not an ‘‘expert professor,’’ he may yet be able to briefly furnish additional light upon this seemingly mysterious subject. Mr. Meek devotes more time and space to the mysterious compounds known as baking powders than to any other sin- gle article and he says: ‘‘Between the dearest and cheapest of these, what awful probabilities hover as to the na- ture of the ingredients !"‘ The writer is not a manufacturer of any baking powder, neither has hea farthing’s interest in any, except the small quantity consumed in his family; therefore he will not be accused of mer- cenary motives in writing this article. As to the very numerous ingredients which are said to constitute many bak- ing powders placed on sale, many of them if used, would subvert the very purpose intended, by ruining the sale of the article at once One article of this kind is alum. It is incompatible with alkalies and carbonates, and with bi- tartrate of potash (cream of tartar), and none but the most ignorant would use it for this purpose at all. Two ingredients only are necessary for the base of a good baking powder—an acid and an alkali, triturated with sufficient corn starch or wheaten flour to preserve their strength and energy until required tor use, the proportions of each being kept in view while giving directions tor use. These ingredients, with heat and moisture, form and set free carbonic acid gas, which, in seeking to escape from the glutinous dough, causes it to rise and become somewhat porous, while still ad- ditional heat cooks and hardens the mass in that form. Thus our grand- mothers used the carbonate of potash— then known as pearlash—made from wood ashes for the alkali, and a quan- tity of sour milk for the harmless acid which, in fact, caused the effervescence and set free the carbonic acid, as our baking powder now does. Only the requisite proportions of acid and alkali for a certain amount of flour is neces- sary. All other substances—except the flour or starch—are added, if at all, to cheapen the product and afford a greater profit to the manufacturer. Most of the great ‘‘hue and cry’’ about poisonous baking powders is the veriest bosh and emanates from rival manufacturers as excellent advertisements. That there are worthless baking powders is certain, but there are plenty of good ones and these are not always high in price. One very important factor must be considered in the cheapening process of every article of commerce, and that is the genius and inventive spirit of the age in which we live. This question is constantly uppermost in the inventive mind: ‘‘If one certain article will pro- duce a certain effect, will not some cheaper article produce the same effect? and, if so, may it not be safely and healthfully used? Fifty-eight years ago I became ac- quainted with an English physician in Rochester, N. Y., and was often in- vited to dine with him and his family. I cannot remember that such an article as baking powder was then in use. The pearlash, or saleratus with sour milk, and the hop yeast from the breweries constituted the leaven for our bread and cakes of that period, yet here was my friend, the Englishman, using chemi- cally pure muriatic acid (spirit of sea salt) with his alkali for raising the bread eaten by his own family, and be- lieving it to be very superior and healthful. I had been taught that muri- atic acid was a corrosive poison. This, in fact, was true; yet largely diluted with water it was used as a medicine, and a tonic and refrigerant; in low forms of fever it was taken internally in 10 to 20 drop doses in gruel. Here, then, was a mineral acid, formed by the ac- tion of sulphuric acid upon sea salt which, combined with an alakli, made a new kind of salt rising. I remember the lightness and sweetness of that bread, and the light tinge of yellow color it caused. I believe that a series of experiments with this acid would have proven it equal, if not superior, to the cream of tartar held in solution in the juice of the grape and at the same time it would be So per cent.— possibly a hundred—cheaper. We have all of us paid too much for baking powder. May it not be that science is moving to conquer? and may this not be the resurrection in a new form of the ‘‘spirit of salt,’’ and also may it not be the ‘‘mystery worthy the investigation of an expert’’ which Mr. Meek is seeking? FRANK A. HowIe. ——__>-2.__ Beware of Ruts in Business. A rut, Webster says, is a furrow worn by a wheel. Would it not be well to add ‘‘and commonly made by man_ for the purpose of hindering his progress?”’ Ruts are bad and (more is the pity) so many people seem to find comfort in them that they follow them throughout an entire career. If we are to attain our end, make our task successful, we must leave the ruts, not stick to them. It seems to be a weakness of the average man to get into ruts easily and to stick to them tenaciously. Herein lies one of the greatest reasons why the average man is not successful, for it is pro- verbial that nine out of every ten fail. It is an easy matter to get into a rut and very difficult to vacate it. We must be conscious of the rut before we can leave it. In many instances what is to-day a rut was, when adopted, a per- fect method ; but the times and condi- tions have changed, and the method, instead of progressing and changing as well, kept on in its methodical uniform way and became a rut, and thus, seeing everything moving as it has been wont to move in a way we know was right when we started, we fail to alter it. This is an era of up-to-date methods, and movements of ten or twenty years ago are out-of-date ruts. If we stick to them we are lost. Ten years ago, if you hadn’t on hand just what your cus- tomer wanted, he'd take the nearest you had ; to-day he’ll get just what he wants from your neighbor. Any kind of a store would do a dozen years ago; to- day it must be wel! furnished, well kept, and inhabited by bright, courteous salesmen, or the best class of patrons will not enter it. Ten years ago, a sim- ple announcement in a local paper was all the advertising a retailer felt called upon to do; to-day he takes more space, spends time writing advertise- ments that are attractive and that will sell goods, and in every way possible endeavors to make.the advertising end of his business remunerative. The up- to-date retailer does this. He knows‘a rut when he sees it and avoids it. A short time ago a large manufacturer who feared the presence of ruts, also his inability to distinguish them, in- vited a friend to inspect his factory. The friend had little knowledge of the shoe business and only that interest which the well-trained mind takes in any subject. But as the manufacturer explained his various methods the friend was quick to see faults and offer sug- gestions. The manufacturer now claims that this interview pointed out to him ruts, the elimination of which has saved him $100 a week. Perhaps you can’t see the ruts you’re running in. Ask some friend—some one who won't lie to please you—how your store looks, how it compares with other stores, how you can improve,and he will probably point out a rut or two that leaving will make money for you. 0. -___- Philadelphia is to have a plant for the purification of drinking water by electrolysis. Ozone is to be generated by a special plan. The action of ozone upon the impurities of the liquid is to immediately oxidize them, thereby aid- ing in the decomposition of the impuri- ties by the electrolytic action, thus freeing the liquid from the impurities, and at the same time clarifying and discolorizing the same. Hardware Price Current. AUGURS AND BITS ee SGNRINZS, FEnUING 8... |. Jennings’, imitation .......... AXES First Quality. S. &. Bronse ................. 5 00 First Quality, D. B. Bronze................. 9 50 First Quality. S. B.S. Steel...... .......... 550 First Quality, D. B. Steel ..............0... 10 50 BARROWS MEOUITOAG $12 00 14 00 CE ek Se BOLTS Site Oe a 60&10 Carriage new list. . badetculesas. lOO ae Ss ee ee es ee ool, 50 BUCKETS ie 8325 BUTTS, CAST (Cast Loose Pin, Getired... 2...) 21... TO&10 Wrought Narrows... 8 W&10 BLOCKS Ordinary Tackle... .. 1.2... oo 70 CROW BARS COE CCE ee, .. per lb 4 CAPS Py 6 ee per m 65 ice ee. fF per m 55 ee ee per m 35 ee eae sc, perm 60 CARTRIDGES ee TS cl. :. 50& 5 Ceuta Ce ee B& 5 CHISELS RG 80 UCM CS PROM ou 80 BOGHes COPNEE 80 BOCMER SENN, 80 DRILLS Moree § Bit SeOCes oo .. 60 Taper and Straight Shank...................50& 5 Mores Taper Shank... ..... | ae & ELBOWS Com. 4 picee Gin... ..__........ doz. net 55 Corrugated........... ede ce Seca cura. c: 1% POPUAEA dis 40&10 EXPANSIVE BITS Clark’s small, $18; large, $26................30&10 ives 1.0: 2 ee 2 Se. 25 FILES—New List New Americgg 9... 8... 5c... FO&10 INIGHOMGIE Sg... cs... oo oe Meteors Horse HSspe: lk £0&10 GALVANIZED IRON Nos. 16 to 20; 22 and 24; 25 and 26; 27. ..... 28 List 12 13 14 15 16 17 Discount, 7% to 75-10 GAUGES Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s............... 60&16 KNOBS—New List Door, mineral, jap. trimmings.... ......... 70 Door, porcelain, jap. trimmings............ 80 MATTOCKS wae Wye. ee Ll. $16 00, dis 60&10 Bins Wve. $15 00, dis 60410 He ee. cs. $18 50, dis 20410 MILLS Coflee, Parmerm Coe. oo 40 Coffee, P. S. & W. Mfg. Co.’s Malleables... 40 Coffee, Landers, Ferry & Clark’s........... 40 Coiice, Miterpeme. ee. 8... 30 MOLASSES GATES Stebbin's Pattern... ........ Oe ue ok ee oO SeCRE GOMES 60&10 Enterprise, self-measuring ....... _ 30 NAILS — Advance over base, on both Steel and Wire. Steel nails, base..... ... ee 1 Wire nails, base. 20 to 60 advance... ee 1G Atrpariee ck. cl CMGVAMe 10 a aie RE SE eet RS ER ea a 20 EO 30 ee oa. 45 SOS ce. 7 MEN A a, 50 i ee ce ec ee 15 Cunne Satvalce osc 25 oeiee 6 aevance nec. le ck. 35 (ree SACS 8 coe oy Peni GAOvAeee 8 35 Mini Geevanee.............. 21... 45 etl Se GUVGMOO. 85 PLANES Otto Poot Co.'s, fancy.....-................ @50 RGU PCO se Sandusiy Tool Co.'s, faney................. @50 Menem HrstGGGHOr sl... @50 Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s wood......... 60 PANS Nyy, AGMe 0...) Common, POMNHOU. oe RIVETS trom ane Tinned .... we, Li... Copper Rivets and Burs........... 055.5... 60 PATENT PLANISHED IRON ‘A’? Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 24 to 27 10 20 “B”? Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 25 to27 9 20 Broken packages 4c per pound extra. z HAMMERS Maydole & Co.’s, new list........ ...... dis 33% a a dis 2 Wernen de Prisab's. ... 2. ee cs dis 40&10 Mason’s Solid Cast Steel.. 70 siniais wpa 9c Dae Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel Hand 30c list 40410 HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. Stamped Tin Ware....... .........new list 75&10 capermes Tn Were 20&10 Granmie fron Ware... ......... new list 40&10 HOLLOW WARE Pe a. 60&10 ee 60&10 ce eee 60&10 HINGES Goce Clare £29... 8... dis 60410 Pe per doz. net 2 50 WIRE GOODS a 80 El 80 dt ee 80 Gasc Ons ane yen. 80 LEVELS Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s............ dis 70 ROPES paces. 56 teen amd lareer........ ... 5... .... 514 ee 8 SQUARES PCE AERE BOOM i. 80 ‘Try and Bevels ... .... epeeees sou. Me eo eee eect e cll. SHEET IRON com. smooth. com. mom to 6e te %3 30 #2 40 Noe. 1 to i7... 3 30 2 40 Nos. 18 to 21... 3 45 2 6c Nos. 22 to 24... 3 55 2 70 Nos. 25 to 26..... ec ae 2 80 RO eee ev ea 3 80 2 90 All sheets No. 18 and lighter, over 30 inches wide not less than 2-10 extra. SAND PAPER eiee acct ee dis SASH WEIGHTS PG Oe. per ton 20 00 TRAPS eer, Ca se. a 6010 Oneida Community, Newhouse’s....... 50 Oneida Community, Hawley & Norton’s 70&10&10 BiGunG, ChORGr 4... i... per doz 15 Mouse, delusion............. 2... per doz 1 25 WIRE EG MAT ls ieee aye UG % uations PEE lo, 5 Copperea Market. 8... Peete MEO 62% Coppered Spring Stoel... .... ....... 2... 50 Barbed Fence, gaitvanized ................. £6 Maroad Monee, palmted...... 1... sl. 1 70 HORSE NAILS ...... ,. dis 40&1C Eee dis 5 TeOGrenwenterm 6. ct . dis 10&10 WRENCHES Baxter’s Adjustable, nickeled.............. 30 Cees Getmune. 50 Coe’s Patent Agricultural, wrought ....... 80 Coes Patent, malleable... 80 MISCELLANEOUS Ear Cegee 50 Prampe Crome 80 Seraws, New Fane. .............--....,.. 85 Casters, Hed and Piate............. .... 50&10&10 Dampers, Ameria... |... wk... 8... 50 METALS—Zinc CUineund casket 634 Cr POU le 6% SOLDER a 12% The prices of the many other qualities of solder in the market indicated by private brands vary according to composition. TIN—Melyn Grade JOx04 10, Charcoal... ............ xa IC, Charcoal! ............... meee 6, Coereog) .............. Each additional X on this grade, $1.25. TIN—Allaway Grade ae ee... 5 00 Pie ic, Chareoe: ..:... ..... 1... ....... SE Mate Te CACORE 8 6 00 PeemO Es CUereeme 65k. 6 00 Each additional X on this grade, $1.50. ROOFING PLATES xa 10, Charecel, Deam.........2.......... 5 00 Picee FX, Charcoal, Dean ................... 6 00 Zones 1G, Charcoal, Dea,....... ........... BE 14x20 IC, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 4 50 14x20 IX, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 5 50 20x28 1C, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 9 00 20x28 [X, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 11 00 BOILER SIZE TIN PLATE 14x56 IX, for No. 8 Boilers, 14x56 IX, for No. 9 Boilers, { per pound... 9 G. R. IXX DAIRY PAIL. Write for quotations and monthly illustrated Catalogue. Wri. BRUMMELER & SONS, Manufacturers end jobbers of Pieced and Stamped Tinware. 260 S. Ionia St. - Grand Rapids, Mich} Telephone 640 24 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN THE LAST WORD. Miss Rogers Claims the Prerogative of Womankind. Copemish, May 25—Having read and carefully considered the reply of my protest, both reply and protest being published in the Tradesman of May 12 under the heading of ‘‘Is Hea Gro- cer?’’ I cannot feel that my objection has been met nor that it is established beyond question that Mr. Conklin is a retail grocer. Only one position did I take in that protest from which I would now Care to recede in the least and that was in the few lines at the close in which I touched somewhat lightly upon there being but two on the committee. Had the third member been chosen, he might have insisted, first of all, that competitors show their right to entry in the contest. Besides, a committee of three judges was ‘‘nominated in the bond.’’ Now, it is but reasonable to suppose that the National Cash Register Co., having the matter entirely under their own control, made the terms of their offer exactly as they wanted them and so as to admit exactly the class of com- petitors they wished to enter the con- test. And plainly the Cash Register Co. had the right to reject any essay that did not comply with the conditions of the offer or that was submitted by a person not qualified to enter the contest by the terms of the offer. Had no es- say been submitted that complied with all the conditions, then they could have claimed release from their contract without making any award whatever. The competitors also had certain rights, although I must say that these seem to have been lost sight of. To admit retired grocers, or persons who had at some time been engaged in the grocery business but had ceased to be so engaged, would make the number of possible competitors greater by a heavy percentage. So I hold that this was an infringement on the rights of the competitors. Not less important was it that no one possessing a higher degree of proficiency than a competitor, by the terms of the offer, should be allowed to enter the contest. In a race of three-year-olds, would the owners and backers of three- year-olds admit a five-year-old or a seven-year-old on the track? And would their objection be silenced by an assur- ance that the older horses had attained their proficiency by actual practice on the track and that what was desired was a display of the greatest possible speed? Now, if the National Cash Register Co. wanted retired grocers or retired merchants of any kind in the contest, they should have said so in the offer or, if they wished a special and enlarged meaning of the expression, retail gro- cer, that should have been mentioned also; but in the absence of such speci- fications, I hold that, according to the laws of language,the ordinary and usual meaning of a word or expression ob- tains—not some special or applied meaning. If I agree to furnish a man a barrel of apples, he will not expect dried apples, or if chestnuts, I cannot substitute horse-chestnuts. According to the Tradesman of May 12 ‘‘the fact that one has, at some time in his life carried on or attempted to carry on that line of trade should not constitute him a grocer.’’ And in the issue of May 5 of the same journal it is stated that Mr. Conklin ‘‘is giving his time wholly to real estate matters and renting and caring for his farms.’’ How is it that he continues to be a gro cer, when other people under the same circumstances would not be retail gro- cers? Why make fish of one and fowl of another? I would refer the Tradesman to the ome of the article by Julius Schuster, of Kalamazoo, published in the issue of March 10: ‘‘It is obvious that the sub- ject, ‘‘Thirty Years a Grocer,’’ implies having been actually and actively en- gaged in that branch of business for that length of time.’’ And also please note that that able article is termed a valedictory and is spoken of as Mr. Schuster’s ‘‘Valedictory as a Grocer’’ in the Purely Personal mention. I bave no personal acquaintance with Mr. Conklin nor his business affairs; but having read carefully the biograph- ical sketch of him published in the Tradesman, it.seems to me that in his case merchandising has been one phase in the evolution of a man who is now a capitalist and an investor—in a certain sense, a farmer; but to call him a gro- cer, from anything I can learn concern- ing him, is as clumsy and incorrect a use of language as to confound a lusty barnyard chanticleer with an unhatched egg. Tes the giving of an award to Mr. Conklin release the National Cash Reg- ister Co. from their obligation to give a prize of $25 and a diploma for the best essay by a retail grocer on the assigned subject? ELLA M. ROGERS. Oe The Department Store in Rhyme. From the Omaha Trade Exhibit. We are the people. And we'll tell you something more, We are on to all the tricks of trade; We run a department store. We are the people. And if you think there’s any doubt, Just step into our mammoth store And we'll show you all about. We are the people. We can sell you anything From a mammoth hippopotamus To a jay bird on the wing. We are the people. We monopolize the trade; In any line of merchandise We have everything that’s made. We are the people. We sell dry goods, boots and shoes, Clothing, groceries, hardware, Meats, and all that people use. We are the people. We know how to catch the fish. We bait our hooks the proper way And catch them as we cub. e We are the people. We subsidize the press; They touch the button, as it were, Our clerks do all the rest. We are the people. We make specialties, you know, Of “fire sales” and ‘‘ shipwrecked” goods And our schemes are not so slow. We are the people. Then what matter, by the by, If we scorch our goods, or salt ’em down, So we do it on the sly? We are the people. We go on the Barnum plan That the world is full of suckers And we catch them when we can. We are the people. We know it is a sin, But if we didn’t catch the fools Someone else would run ’em in. We are the people. We force small stores to fail, We take ’em in and sell ’em out; We are the department whale. We are the people. We empty buildings by the score, We paralyze all real estate Except around our store. We are the people. In child labor we excel; We employ many females, too, Who are on the road to— well! We are the people. And we do just as we please. And every time that we take snuff The public has to sneeze. —_—_—_—_—>2.___ A Meritorious Measure. The Adams general insolvency bill passed the House of Representatives May 18 by a narrow margin of two votes. Representatives Edgar Bricker and Donovan attacked the bill and Repre- sentatives Adams and Graham fought for it, When the end of the roll call had been reached, there was still one vote shy of enough. The announcement of this fact caused three representatives to flop and the bill passed by a vote of 53 to 27. It is built on the lines of the Torry bill, and is practically the same measure that was before the Legislature two years ago. > Oe A farmer of Clare county has found that he can increase the egg-laying abilities of his hens by feeding to them old newspapers torn to bits and soaked in sour milk until the whole becomes a pulp. The hens, it is said, like the new food and the inventor expects to see almost any day one of the freak a come out with the picture of a en that sets type. Beaten by a Drumm. It’s generally the man that beats the drum, but a West Owosso butcher en- joys the enviable distinction of being beaten by a Drumm. Not one of the useful, if deep-toned musical instru- ments used in a brass band, but a fel- low-mortal with that high-sounding cog- nomen. Drumm came froma neighbor- ing town and bought the butcher’s meat market, promising to pay for it out of the sales. He of the resounding title stayed three weeks, without paying a cent for anything, and then left between two days. When the butcher came to take inventory he found a very slim stock of meats, no money in the till,and three weeks’ rent to pay. The story got out, and Owosso people figure that, as the Drumm beat the butcher, the butch- er couldn’t beat a drum, not to say any- thing else. Drumm is quite proficient at beating as he beat the butcher, and also when matters come to a crisis, to beat a retreat; which shows him rather an accomplished Drumm. The butcher thinks it isn’t such a snap to be beaten, and says it does beat all that he had to be beat by a Drumm. When they men- tion deadbeats, nowadays, the butcher gets red as a beet, and changes the sub- ject to policemen’s beats. — ee Again in the Hands ot the Governor. Lansing, May 25—This morning we passed the hawkers and peddlers bill, as amended, and had it given immediate effect, so it will becomea law as soon as the Governor signs it. The bill, as amended, calls for a flat $5 fee in towns of less than I,oco popu- lation; in townships of 1,000 and not over 2,500 population, not less than $10 or more than $20; in townships whose pcepulation exceeds 2,500, not less than $15 or more than $30. We also injected a Clause to the effect that the peddler must show his license on demand of any person. S. W. MAYER. —___ 2. oo C. E. Blakely, the Mancelona drug- gist, was recently married to Miss Della Fleet. The Tradesman extends con- gratulations. Association Matters | Michigan Retail Grocers’ Association President, J. WISLER, Mancelona; Secretary, E. A. Srowk, Grand Rapids; Treasurer, J. F. TATMAN, Clare. Michigan Hardware Association President, HENRy C. WEBER, Detroit; Vice-Pres- ident, Cuas. F. Bock, Battle Creek; Secretary Treasurer, HENRY C. MINNIE, Eaton Rapids. Detroit Retail Grocers’ Association President, JosEpH Knieut; Secretary, E. MARKs; Treasurer, N. L. Korenie. Regular Meetings—First and third Wednesday aa of each month at German Salesman’s Hall. Grand Rapids Retail Grocers’ Association President, E. C. WINCHESTER; Secretary, HOMER KLap,; Treasurer, J. GEo. LEHMAN. Regular Meetings—First and third Tuesda evenings of each month at Retail Grocers’ Halli, over E. J. Herrick’s store. Saginaw Mercantile Association President, P. F. TREANOR; Vice-President, JoHn McBRaTNie; Secretary, W. H. Lewis; Treas- urer, Loure SCHWERMER. Regular Meetings—First and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Elk’s Hall. Jackson Retail Grocers’ Association President, Byron C. H1L1; Secretary, W. H. Por- TER; Treasurer, J. F. HELMER. Lansing Retail Grocers’ Association President, F. 6. JoHNsON; Secretary, A. M. DarR.ine; Treasurer, L. A. GILKEY. Adrian Retail Grocers’ Association President, Martin Gafney; Secretary, E F. Cleveland; Treasurer, Geo. M. Hoch. Traverse City Business Men’s Association President, THos.-T. BatEs; Secretary, M. B. Houiy; Treasurer, C. A. HAMMOND. Owosso Business Men’s Association President, A. D. WHIPPLE; Secretary, G. T. Camp- BELL; Treasurer, W. E. CoLuins. Alpena Business Men’s Association President, F. W. Gitcurist; Secretary, C. L. PARTRIDGE. Grand Rapids Retail Meat Dealers’ Association President, L. J. Karz; Secretary, Pamir HILBER; Treasurer, S. J. HuFForD. WANTS COLUMN. 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 25cents. Advance payment. BUSINESS CHANCES. OR RENT—BRICK HARDWARE STORE and warehouse. Owing tosickness a chance in a lifetime to step into an oid-estaulished business in one of the best towns and best fitted up hardware stores in Michigin. Low rent. A. S. Mitchell, Nashville, Mich. 305 ILL GIVE 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR for stock of merchandise in excnange for good piece of real estate. Address Box 93, Memphis, Mich. 304 OR SALE—JOB LOT OF NEW AND SECU oudhand Cash Registers. Very cheap, Peck’s, Standard’s, ete. Address J. N. Biddle, 226 South Clinton St., Chicago. i= RENT—LARGE STORE IN NO 1 LO- cation for any of the following lines: Boots and shoes, clothing, house furnishing or hardware. Call, phone (317) or address B..S. Harris, 525 South Division St., Grand Rapids. 303 LL HEALTH OF OWNER COMPELS SALE of largest and best located stock drugs, books and wall paper ina thriving townin southern Miciigan. Inventory about $4,000. Address No. 300. cure Michigan Tradesman. 300 ILLAGE LOTs IN GOOD TOWNS IN TEN- nessee and Missouri and farming land in Crawfoid county, Mich., to exchange for news- ~ outfit. Address Lock Box 132, St. i, ich. W ANTED—TO TRADE 16) ACRES OF land in Grand Traverse county, four miles from good town on railroad, for drug stock. Address Lock Box 23, Central Lake, Mich. 297 ANTED—PARTNER WITH $2,000 FOR one-half interest in hardware, stoves and tinshop, plumbing and furnace work and job- bing. ru -ti.g, etc. Have several good jobs on hand and a weil-established trade; best location —— of city. Address Box 522, Big Rapids, ch. 298 rPXO RENT—THE WHOLE OR A PART OF ground floor and basement, 68x100, in the Spoon block, co:ner Lyon and Kent street; fine place for large grocery and market, restaurant or beer saloon. John C. Dunton, 76 Ottawa street. 296 ANTED—WE ARE THE OLDEST, LARG- est and best laundry in the city of Grand Rapids We do considerable business ont of town and want more of it. We want good live agents in towns wher~ we do not now have any. We pay a liberal commission and give satisfac- tory service Terms on application. American Steam Laundry, Oite Brothers, proprietors. 289 ANTED TO EXCHANGE—CHOICE RES- idence in Charlotte for stock of merchan- dise. Cash for difference, if any. Address Box 643, Charlotte, Mich. 277 OR SALE OR TRADE FOR STOCK OF merchandise—180 acres of choice timber land on Section 2 of the Haskel land grant, Buchanan county, Virginia; title o. k. Address No. 262, care Michigan Tradesman. 262 OR SALE—THE WHITNEY DRUG STOCK and fixtures at Plainwell. Stock will inven- tory $1,000 to $1,200; fixtures are first-class; rent low; terms, small cash yment, long time on balance. Address F. E. Bushman, South Bend, Ind., or apply to E. J. Anderson, at Plainwell, who is agent and has the keys to store. 229 | a SALE CHEAP—STOCK OF SECOND. hand grocery fixtures. Address Jos. D- Powers, Eaton Rapids, Mich. 233 UBBER STAMPS AND RUBBER TYPE. Will J. Weller, Muskegon, Mich. 160 OR EXCHANGE—TWO FINE IMPROVED farms for stock of merchandise; splendid location. Address No. 73, care Michigan Trades- man. 7 ANTED—1,000 CASES FRESH EGQs, daily. Write for prices. F. W. Brown, Ithaca, Mich. 249 _ MISCELLANEOUS. ANTED — POSITION WITH JUBBING house. Five years’ experience with whole- sale grocery as shipper, biller and traveling salesman. Address R, 96 Jefferson avenue. Grand Rapids, Mich. 306 OUNG MAN OF EIGHT YEARS’ EXPERI- ence desires situation as clerk in grocery or general store. Excellent references. Ad- dress A. Collins, Bad Axe, Mich. 301 ANTED—S!ITUATION AS BOOK-KEEPER by a young man of 25. Thoroughly com- petent and can make himself generally useful in an office. Best of references. Ten years’ business experience. Address W., care Michi- gan Tradesman. 231 WV ANTED POSITION OF RESPONSIBIL- ity and trust by a young man with 18 years’ office experience, book-keeper and expert accountant. Best of references furnished. Ad- dress Manager, care Michigan Tradesman. 295 ECORD OF « WOOL PURCHASES Wool dealers should provide themselves with one of the Tradesman Company’s Improved Wool Records, by means of which an accurate and com- pact account of every purchase can be kept. Sent postpaid on receipt of $1. Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids. - ee i a eT en ee N | , ! \ ren Pea cae a “ett enenem A TOR a S RL = Ree neat, a ee ee SODA FOUNTAIN INCLUDES THE ITEM “Ice Cream Lost or Wasted.” The New Round Grand Rapids Ice Cream Cabinet Will make ciphers of the figures opposite this item. It is handsome and in keeping with Soda Foun tain surroundings. Its looks please customers. Its convenience enables the dispenser to serve custom- ers promptly. Its economy in ice and cream will please every owner of a fountain. Made in sizes from 8 to 40 quarts. Send for Description and prices. Chocolate Cooler Co., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Bid Money for you to show the Michigan Galvan- ized Iron Washe. with reversibl washboard. Any kind of wringer can be used. Write for special inducements to in- troduce it. C. H. STRUEBE, Sandusky, Ohio, 3; ee Suasritute oie FOR 2 a Se” MANUFACTURED : BY ve i Agent for Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. No Use for Goupon Books TRADESMAN Company, Grand Rapids: GENTLEMEN—You need not take the trouble to send me any more circulars I don’t like the system. Coupon books won’t wait on cus- about coupon books. tomers. selves. traveling men while the customers do the rest—wait on themselves and make their own change. When you get up a system of this kind to amount to something I will adopt it, but until you do you might as well save your postage. Coupon books won’t deliver goods. What I want is a system so easy that I will have nothing to do but entertain SLOWTOWN, May 3, 1897. Coupon books won't collect them- WM. EASY. “There are Others” PATENT APPLIED FOR E.L.DEVEREAUX OWO0SSO,MICH. But none but the World Challenger that will never be relegated to the rub- bish department. We have the patent covering every device that rests on the top of the pail and all persons are warned against infringe- ment.—N. B. The construction of the World Challenger is scien- tifically adapted to the purpose for which it is de- signed and is as good for Dried Fruits and Raisins as it is for Tobacco. cover to serve a customer. You do not have to detach the Therefore your goods are always covered and always held at par. Devereaux & Duff, owosso, Mich. Manufacturers and Owners of the Patent. SLUG SHOT KILLS INSECTS | Ss S: 4b B AG MWS \ SS SORENGS ANDSSNIGH QS DSO UA itis: WLLL Sold by Seed Dealers. ‘sLO[Voq pvI0N Aq POS The value of all work or action must be measured by the ultimate result. There has been sold through the seed dealers considerably over five million pounds of SLuc Suor. Unless SituG Snort had proved a useful and valua- ble article for common use, no amount of advertis- ing could have developed the trade or held it. As a general Insecticide it stands unrivaied, BENJAMIN HAMMOND. For pamphlet address, HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. 144 is Twelve Dozen, Sir! 5 iSseS Twelve Dozen is a Gross, Sir! A Groc-er’s Cost Book will help you keep tab on what your goods COST—‘by the Gross’ or ‘‘by the Dozen.” You can then BUY RIGHT. Send for sample leaf and prices. BARLOW BROS., GRAND RAPIDS, MiICii. ese25 Ss DIAMOND CRYSTAL SALT makes trade—keeps trade— will do the same for you. See Price Current. DIAMOND CRYSTAL SALT C., St. Clair, Mich. ell il lil, Le The Leader of all Bond Papers Made from New Rag Stock, Free from Adulteration, < Perfectly Sized, Long Fiber 4 Magna Charta Bond A paper that will withstand q the ravages of Time. « Carried in stock in all the 4 standard sizes and weights by < TRADESMAN COMPANY Manufacturer’s Agent, GRAND RAPIDS, Vy we Qe Do You dell Suspenders ? We make all leather. Also a non elastic web on the same plan improved, You lose nothing to try. Graham Roys & Co., Fitch Place, Grand Rapids, Mich. Pee ee % °o For the want of a nail i For the want of good scales : de the shoe was lost. much trade is lost. ae de For the want of a shoe For the want of Dayton scales es & the horse was lost. much profit is lost. @ €= For the want of a horse For the want of profit Ss cs the leader was lost. 3 the store is lost. Ee sep [or the want of a leader For the want of a store a2) 2) the battle was lost. ‘ the merchant is lost. §3 ons . THE DAYTON a a ‘lace ve et aes a MONEY-WEIGHT SCALE 2 ae write us before buying. ee as oss THE DAYTON © ox ° 2 Money-Weight Even Balance. : 3 oS : 3 = g 2 (SSP | S252 = THECOMPUTING : © E> ScALECOMPANY, ‘= 3) & cere ans hayes ba DAYTON ’ OHIO. WEIGHS AND HANDLES GOODS ee 2 as accurately as money can be changed, QN&P {OOOO OU NOU OOO 0 ON OOO OOO OOOO. Any dealer knows that a Stove Polish which other manufacturers ss try to imitate is the Polish for him to sell. The enormous sale of hig _J.L.PRESCOTT& Co. cs NEW VORK e NN $ PRLY sS , ; ESSN UPR i. SEE ap OR BRUSH. = a. A eh ei ee ny oe SS 4G S i — s SF ay a _ iy 0 pig i = aus TheModem ST OVE POLISH proves that dealers are friendly to it, and that consumers will accept no substitute for ENAMELINE. Why? Because it's THE BEST! M. B. WHEELER. A. O. WHEELER, S. D. KOPF. Manistee, Mich. Private Line Phones We have the best at reasonable prices. hen you are ready to connect your * house and store, office and factory, etc., write us for prices and information. They are not expensive. M. B. Wheeler & Go. 25 Fountain St., Grand Rapids. "‘ce