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Made from New Rag Stock, Free from Adulteration, Perfectly Sized, Long Fiber {Magna Charta Bond A paper that will withstand q the ravages of Time. i _ Carried in stock in all the f standard sizes and weights by } TRADESMAN COMPANY Manufactarer’s Agent, GRAND RAPIDS. oe ee ee ee ee ee GENERAL TRADE SITUATION, The most notable characteristic of the week has been the continued demand which is lessening stocks in many lines notwithstanding the tremendous out- put. Perhaps this feature is more prominent in the iron trade than any other. Thus the output of over 213,000 tons weekly, the greatest ever known when prices were so low, is exceeded by the consumption, which amounts to 218,000 tons. Perhaps no single fact is more significant than this of the general improvement in the industria! condi- tions of the country. Then the same situation is reported in the woolen goods trade, boots and shoes and in other lines. The advance in wheat noted last week met an early reaction of about three cents per bushel, to be again followed by a gain of about the same. It would seem as though the cereal were destined to. fluctuate within a comparatively narrow range for some time to come. Movement in both Western markets and for export continues very heavy. Not withstanding the Government report of 1,900,000,000 bushels for the corn crop the price advanced 1% cents. In the cotton goods trade the most discouraging element is the continued low price of the white staple, which has been quoted as low as 5.87. The con- sequence of this is that sales are cur- tailed on account of the disparity be- tween this price and the prices of man- ufactured goods, notwithstanding the latter are nearly as low as the lowest record. In July last when the lowest prices were quoted, the price of cotton was two cents higher than now. In the iron trade, as noted, the en- couraging feature is consumptive de- mand. This is accounted for by the in- crease in business, and especially by the increased earnings and traffic of the railroads. A single order for cars in Chicago comprised 1,000. Then, in- creased lake and sea transportation re- quires more steel for ship-building and structural forms are demanded for in- creasing city business. A_ significant feature of the situation is the fact that exports and imports—which in Septem- ber, 1892, were about equal at $2, 500,- ooo—this year are $4,935,464 for the former and only $875,557 for the latter for the corresponding month. The price of wool continues without change and the manufacturer is turning out more goods than at any time for years, with orders ahead extending into next year. The shipments of boots and shoes—-162,623 cases in two weeks~—are stated to be the largest ever reported, according to the Shoe and Leather Re- porter, and exceeded the shipments for the corresponding weeks of i892 by 27 per cent. Since Monday of last week, prices of stocks have advanced slowly, but the strength shown is not at ail commen- surate with the general conditions, es- pecially as to railroad earnings. Bank clearings for the week were heavy— I, 347,000,000--I0 per cent. more than for preceding week. Failures were un- usually numerous, 273, against 223 for last week. It is said that Spain is greatly in need of money. She has a large family to support, bills are coming in fast, and collection of money due is slow; and just now Cuba is costing more than she comes to in the way of revenue. Spain has been trying tospank her; but Cuba is getting to bea big girl now; has a new lover,named Liberty, and she rebels against her mother’s tyranny. The true inwardness of the trading stamp scheme is disclosed by a confi dential circular sent out from the head- quarters of one of the organizations, in which it is stated that the business is enormously profitable because less than one-fifth of the stamps paid for by the merchant are ever presented for re- demption at the trading stamp store. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.’’ Luetgert, the waiting sausagemaker, says he has been tried enough, and he has no sympathy with the blcod-thirsty district attorney who wants to try him again. The flags to be hoisted simultaneously in signaling at sea never exceed four, but with eighteen various colored flags in combinations of fours or less, 78,642 Signals can be given. Hides, Pelis and Wool. Hides are an uncertain product of the market—not enough to supply the de mand—and prices are largely governed by the condition of the manufacturer and his disposition to anticipate the future by obtaining an advance on his product. Pelts are in good demand at a full value as based on the wool market, with scarcity predominating. Wools are unchanged. Holders are not free sellers, except as full quota- tions are obtained, There are no weak spots in any of the above lines. Ws. T. HESS NO Put Their Feet on the Head of the Serpent. Port Huron, Nov. 15—Yes, it is true that all Port Huron druggists have dis- carded trading stamps. I found them a continual annoyance. A number of my patrons, after having made a pur- chase, would say, ‘Don’t you remem- ber my being in here a couple of weeks ago? At that time I made a purchase of goods and received no stamps.’’ This thing got to be a confounded nuisance. I found by enquiry that all the other druggists were bothered the same way. We merely got together and agreed to stop giving these checks to any one. CHas. PF. HUEBER. —_—___>0.>__ The Potato Yield. The Michigan crop report for Novem- ber has the following to say about po- tatoes : Potatoes are estimated to yield in the State 64 per cent. of an average crop. The estimate for the southern counties is 60, central, 63, northern, 85, and Up- per Peninsula, 96 per cent. > 2. The Usual Result. Plankington—I understand that you had to go to law about that property that was left you. lawyer? Bloomfield—You bet I have. He ewns the property now. Have you a smart Purely Personal. Corwin F. Miller, of Wolcottville, Ind., who sold his drug stock a couple of years ago, has re-engaged in business at the same place. Sidney F. Stevens (Foster, Stevens & Co.) left Monday night for Buffalo, whither he went as a delegate to the an- nual convention of the National Hard- ware Jobbers’ Association. He was accompanied by his wife, who will im- prove the opportunity to visit friends at Rochester, which was her former home. The recent death of Prof. Swensberg affords a striking example of the differ- ence between preaching and practice. For nearly thirty years the deceased conducted a business college in this city and daily impressed upon his stu- dents the necessity of accuracy and system in every department of life; in tact, he came to be regarded as almost a monomaniac on the subject of system in all the ramifications of a commercial Yet when he passed away it was several weeks before any trace of his private papers could be found and the most diligent search has failed to disclose the existence of a will or any writing indicating the disposition he would like to have made of his estate. His stocks and chattels have gradually come to light in the most deplorable state of disorder, carelessly shoved in the pigeon holes of several desks located in different parts of the city, lke so much waste paper or unpaid invoices, showing all too plainly that the deceased took no heed of his own counsel and in- struction in the conduct of his own busi- ness. Wm. J. Murphy, junior member of the firm of Amberg & Murphy, at Bat- tle Creek, is about as slick a business man as there is in the State of Michi- gan, with the possible exception of Mil- lionaire Voigt, the Grand Rapids mil- ler. Some two or three years ago he purchased a brick block in the suburbs of Battle Creek, which did not prove as profitable an investment as he had hoped would be the case. Not being able to sell the property to advantage and rental to a good tenant being out of the question, he tendered the use of the premises to the city'as a lodging house for tramps. As the block happened to be located in a residence district in which a large number of the houses were owned by one landlord, a violent re- action naturally occurred and Mr. Land- lord received notice from several ten- ants that they would vacate the prop- erty forthwith, unless the objectionable neighbor was removed. It so happened that this same landlord had wanted the brick block owned by Mr. Murphy for several years, but had demurred paving the price demanded, in the expectation that he would be able to buy it ata price which would involve considerable loss to the owner. The notices from his tenants impelled him to make im- mediate overtures to Mr. Murphy, with the result that the latter found a pur- chaser for the block at a price $500 in excess of the price he had been asking for it prior to its occupancy by the hobo wards of the city. career. Roast MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Dry Goods The Dry Goods Market. Cottons—Staple cottons show no sign of working into better shape as yet, as business in all lines continues pertune- tory and transactions, mcluding any volume of merchandise which has been reported, have usuaily been founa to be at prices which have been clearly in favor of buyers. lu brown sheetings aud drills purchases have been restrictea to moderate proportions, Uhere is littic In the way of smprovemeut in sight as yet, although seilers are basing some hopes upon the adveut ot cold weather, but as yet it hus had linle effect i toulpg down prevailing disappol.tments arising from the recent Course business has taken. make the market an easy One to operate These conditious tend wt in and buyers are uot slow to avail themselves of the advantages which they afford. Ginghams——These goods _ presemi tempting conditions with the low prices recorded. They are des:rable merchan- dise and should be snatched up by tne enterprising retail merchant. There bave been fair sales for spring in this class of goods in the low and mediun price ranges. Concerning the present stuck in the hinds of the retailer, maui orders from them have been very light, and there 1s absolutely but litle dupli- cating. Printed Fabrics—Despite a wedging market, there has been no flinching or the jobbers’ part, and they s mply await a better feeling coming irom the retail- er. Mail orders are so iigtt that thee is a chaiice of the lowering of prices 11 such staple lines as indigo blues ana turkey reds. Glisgow iepcrts a combi- nation of three leading ‘turkey red’’ firms, which has n turaliy caused much comment. The gain is supposed to re- dound to both the manufacturers and their customers. Reduction of internal expense and curtailing competition are to be motive forces in producing bene- fits. Hosiery—Cotton hosiery knitters are fully engaged in turning out goods for quick delivery, although many of them have already shipped sample lines for spring. Medium grades in both full lengths and half hose have sold well, with some manufacturers reporting the receipt of all the orders that they can conveniently take care of for some time to come. Under these influences, ad- vances naturally follow, and in several instances higher prices are being askea Gver those recorded earlier in the sea- son. This feature’ is likely to be still more pronounced in the price situation on heavy-weight goods and manufactur- ers express their intention of following up their advantages. Some large buy- ers are already seeking to place con- tracts for spring goods at prices based on old quotations, hut manufacturers display considerable caution as to how they accept such business, and it 1s doubtful 1f much success has attended the efforts of these buyers. This, however, tends to demonstrate that the better posted buyers realize that higher prices are among the probabilities and are making efforts to get under cover while the opportunity lasts. Underwear—Worsted underwear man- ufacturers express themselves as well Satisfied with the season's business so far as volume is concerned, but prices will have to show still greater improve- ment to put business on a profitable basis. The high prices of yarns, which ' 'show considerable advauce since the | | season opeued, coupled with the un- | improved cond. tion in prices, have made the problem of realizing a promt all the more difficult, and in order to come out ahead some manufacturers have been compelled to lower tne standard of their products, which has given rise to com- plications of various sorts between buyer and seller. Men's Wovolens—Manufacturers are pertectiy Content, as they have pleaty of work to keep them busy for the next ninety days, and are not at all anxious to take any more business at present, even although it were offered them. Chere are no mdications at all of early all openings. Iu fact, the leading manufacturers say that they will not even have their samples ready until late 10 Decembe:, as they are taking more pains than usual in getting out their patierns. Many manutacturers who, a couple of weeks ago, thought that they sould open tail lines about the first of Decemter, now say that they will not, under aly Circumstances, show any zcods unul January 15 or February 1, Carpets—Most muils are at present fastening the completion of their sam- le lines, ana during the next week or ten days full lines for the coming sea- son will be ready for inspection. Lines so far completed show an unusually fire iisplay in designs and they would gen- erally indicate that unusual efforts have been put forth to make the new season a successful one both in design, quality and general demand. As_ regards prices, there still exists more or less uncertainty, but it is generally conceded inat higher prices must prevail. This iS Made necessary by the increased cost of woul and yarns. But just how much if an advance the market wiil stand is stli a difficulty that confronts manu- tacturers aud which is to be decided later. There are some manufacturers in every line of the various textile trades who are disposed to accept large contracts at the opening of the season at prices that are barely profitable, chiefly to enable them to start up their idle machinery, and this is now true among carpet manufacturers. Buyers are not slow to take advantage of such opportunities when they occur and some business of this sort has already been placed, but asa rule these are tound to ne small, unimportant mills that have lite influence upon the general mar- ket. Some of the larger manufacturing concerns have announced advances on their products, varying from 214@5c per yard, to take effect January 15. 2» Even the waterfalls of Switzerland seem to be run in the interest of the thrifty Switzer, as they flow during the tourist season and strike in the winter, when they are little needed, and when there are no rich strangers to view their A Silk Manufacturer’s Way of Creat- ing a Demand. The story is told of a manufacturer who when on the verge of ruin, was saved by the kindness of a great actress. his happened many years ago, and the manutacturer was one of those in- dustrious inhabitants of the old city of Lyons whose life seems to have been devoted to the starting of new styles, and whose ambition was to keep ever ot the move the kaleidoscope ot fash- ion. It happened that the manufacturer had pinned his faith on a certain style and color and that fashion had played him false. The style on which be had calculated for success failed to find fa- vor, and unless he could create a de- mand, a large stock which he haa _ pre- pared would be left on his hands. Not the shattering of the foundation of his future career. A bright thought occurred to the cver- loaded merchant. Calling on one of the stars cf the Paris stage, he explained his embarrassment and asked that, as a matter of charity, the lady would ac- cept a dress made of his new material and war it in the course of a new pro- duction in which she was soon to ap- pear. The actress agreed. Her indorsement of the goods made them fashionable at once, and the demand became so great that all of the stock was sold at a good price, not only saving the manufacturer from ruin, but giving him the nucleus of a large fortune. ns Thirty cousins of a woman who died in New York and _ left $600,000 to de- beauties. being rich, and having made more of|nominational charities appeared in the goods than a wiser and more experi-| court last week to break the will, and enced merchant would have permitted | testified that their deceased relative himself to risk the non-success of, in-| had a ‘‘whisky breath’’ and swore like ability to sell meant financial ruin and|!a trooper. =—_-A-B BW BW BW BW .wW .W -B -B - BW - W.-W - BW. W W.-W - W.-W - BWW ~~ F 47 FFI OI I III OOO OOOO IOI w\ ‘Great Line 0 ey AN for Children, Youths and Men, from W AN $1.25 per dozen to $12.00 per dozen. 7 MN All Shapes and Styles. New Arrivals. W p y WN —aP. Steketee § Sons, Grand Rapidse W © oe Wholesalee y ; oods= ¥ / A Grand Rapids. DAKOTA, BARGAIN BEAUTIES Dakota Pat. 122 | Cavalier “ 129 $7 Ai Montana “ 657 8 Idaho “ 655 Knowlton’s Pat. 122. The best quality made CAVALIER. Pat. 351. $6.00 per dozen, in ali colors. We have a complete line of these goods in stock, and can assure prompt delivery. Soliciting your orders, we are, Yours for business, CORL, KNOTT & CO. GRAND RAPIDS. Sts oo ggg bOI Conese menenrenes ; MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 8 Woman’s World The Ungallant Question of a Woman's Age. The very first thing that the women’s clubs all over the country should do this fall, after they get reorganized and settle down to business, is to starta popular subscription to build a monu- ment to the Georgia judge who has just fixed the legal boundary line of a wom- ans youth at 65 years. At first glance such a decision might not be thought to be of great importance. It might nat- urally be supposed that a woman’s age was a three-cornered secret between herself, her mirror and the family Buble, and a matter of little interest to others, but so far from this being the case it is a question concerning which the world has always been frankly curious. Men have been permitted to be young or old, as they pleased. No one has ex- pected them to hide their honest bald- ness, or cover up their grizzled locks under false frizzes, or heroically main- tain the waist measure of their youth through increasing years and avoidupois. It has been felt that age could not wither or custom stale their infinite and indestructible charms. With women the case is entirely altered. We are still slaves to the theory that a woman's fascination depends altogether upon her youth and that age is an offense for which she is personally responsible. Of course, the precise time at which a woman becomes old has always been a matter of debate. Some have held that her youth vanished with the evan- escent roses of girlhood. Others, more diplomatic, but not less cruel, have contented themselves with saying a woman was as old as she looked. In rural and unsophisticated communities a girl who is not married when she is 25 is stigmatized as an old maid, and is thought to be old at 30—an age at which her city sister begins to feel that she has just found herself, so to speak, that she has thrown off the gaucheries of the schooiroom and has learned enough of the game of life to play it with pleasure and profit. There has, however, been no definite and unimpeachable author- ity to which a woman might appeal un- til this Georgia Daniel came to judg- ment and established the important fact that a woman is not old until after she is 65 years of age. The lawsuit out of which this mo- mentous decision grew was an odd one, in which two unmarried wemen, aged 42 and 43, whose little farm had been mortgaged, made application to the court for a homestead, on the ground that they were aged and poor. The lawyer for the opposition quoted the dictionary definition of aged—having lived out almost ‘‘tke time allotted that species of being,’’ and he held that if one’s allotted time on earth was three score and ten she was not aged until she was at least 65. The judge decided in accordance with this plea. The women lost their case, but the first legal bound- ary was fixed for the conservation of youth for women. It is the evangel of a new hope. No longer shall we approach the thirties with shuddering dread and feel that the forty mark is, as the good old hymn says, the boundary line between God’s mercy and despair. On the contrary, we shall even go rejoicing into the fifties, secure that we have another fifteen years of irresponsible youth be- fore us in which we can wear sailor hats and baby blue ribbons if we want to. As a matter of fact, this decision is only in line with the trend of modern Civilization, which gives to women a continually lengthening span of life. Our grandmother felt that marriage and motherhood were the end of life. She accepted prematurely the privileges of age. A decent and precise black silk was her ideal of a married woman's best gown, a church sociable as high as her aspiration after amusement soared. For the rest,she was a looker-on in life while the young people monopolized its pleasures. The modern woman feels that marriage and motherhood are the real beginning of her life. She has no idea of being shelved, but intends to be her husband’s best friend and her children’s most fascinating companion, so_ she must keep her interest fresh and her heart young in all that is going on in this big, busy world. She knows she cap no longer lay claim to the freshness of girlhood, so it is a matter of extreme importance that she choose her frock with care and discretion. And she does it. She belongs to classes and feeds her mind on new thoughts continually. She takes physica] culture for fat and has her wrinkles massaged out, and _ it seems probable that in another genera- tion the woman who was contentedly and undisguisedly old and who strug- gled along at the end of the procession will become as extinct as the dodo. After all, have we not always unnec- essarily glorified youth? We exploit it as the charm of charms, yet do not immaturity and ignorance sometimes bore, even when set off by a complexion of roses and lilies? Do scarlet lips and dewy eyes always make up for lack of | comprehension and sympathy? Could we exist upon a steady diet of veal and baby chickens, or even of debutantes? Perhaps our having made such a fetish of youth in women is asin to be laid at the door of the poets and novel- ists. All heroines of romances are young. Every woman, ina _ book, who is wildly, unalterably, unwaveringly adored is of such tender years we are forced to the conclusion that only bread and butter misses can inspire a hope- less passion. No novelist would dare come out and make the flat assertion that his heroine was 30 and beginning to turn a little gray. If he did we should reject her, and refuse to have her at any price, for we are joined un- to our idols. Of course, these juvenile heroines never act or think or feel like any girls in real life. The kind of 16 and 18-year-old girls we know—our own Mamies, Nannies, Susies and Sallies— are given to the most unromantic giggling and whispering over two-penny secrets, while they munch chocolate creams with their friends or exchange stick pins with equally callow youths. They are sure that their hearts are broken if an- other girl gets more favors than they at the german, and can conceive of no tragedy deeper and darker than a badly fitting gown. If there was ever any girl at 14 capable of the deep, passionate, self-abnegating love of Juliet, if there was ever one at 18 possessed of the courage, the keen insight, the wit of a Di Vernon, or the calm philosophy of a Dorothea Casaubon, she was a peach and a wonder, who has no success in these prosaic days. The truth is the romancers have made a combination in books that does not exist in real life. They have given to the beauty of youth the subtle charm that belongs to middle age and that comes of the knowledge of life and a sympathy that has sounded all the depths and shoals of the buman_ heart. Many a woman has felt that her real life began long after the roses of youth had faded irom her cheeks. Time and experience have ripened her char- acter, as it takes not only the golden summer suns, but the first sharp frost of autumn to bring out all the pungent fla- vor of some fruit. She knows she is better worth loving than ever before and that the love she can give—that is the perfect flower of all the golden dreams of youth and the answer to the heart's deep needs and tenderness—is no more to be compared to the sentimentality of 18 than is the mighty roaring torrent to a babbling brook. Such a woman is not old, no matter what the amount of | never grow old as | long as her affections, her interest, her | intelligence keep the lamp of eternal | her years. She can youth burning on the altar of her soul. The time at which a woman grows | old and at which the world thinks she is old have been observed differ. Sometimes she carries the merry heart of a child with her to the very end, but if she is fond of gay colors | and amusements, if she wants to take | after | up new studies or occupations suciety has decided that she should be relegated to the chimney corner, she is} the laughing stock of fools. To her| to greatly | own consciousness she is still young. The world holds up a looking-glass and cries out, ‘‘See your wrinkles, observe your gray hair. A woman is as old as she looks.’’ It is this cruel and harsh judgment the Georgia judge has set aside forever. It does away with the ungallant question of a woman's age and legalizes what she has always claimed, her right to perpetual youth. DorotHy Dix. : | : My prices on all ssi, Office Supplies 0000-00-00 00-0-0-0-0-:0 00-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0-0 0 | Will save you money. Mail orders a specialty. Will M. Hine, 49 Pearl St., Grand Rapids 060-0-0-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-0-0000000000-00-:0000000-06 | | : A SUpETiOr Roll Top Ovtice Desk For Business Men From Headquarters at $9.85 Net Cash. Made of selected Oak, nicely finished stock to prevent warping and shrinkage. Regular retail price $16.00, 6.55 tt cbt wholesale jobbing price to furniture dealers. If you are not a Furniture the dealer remittance your order. Description. in Antique shade. Panels are made of built up Writing Bed is made of three ply Veneer, the same as our $50 Desks. Has a Strong, easy running Roli Curtain, canvas lined, and guaranteed dust proof. The 12 pigeon holes are nicely arranged for nling letters, memorandums, etc. There are 2 drawers below the pigeon holes, for private papers, also memorandum hold- ers, pen racks, etc. Has long sliding arm rest; the three large draw- ers lock automatically, when the roll top is closed. Can be furnished with cupboard in place of draw- ers if desired. Each desk has a set of private keys, so in case one key should be locked inside the desk, or lost, you can resort to the duplicate without sending to us. Desk is 42 inches long, 30 inches deep and 50 inches high. Is fitted with bail bearing casters, and guaranteed in every particular. We handle everything in the line of Office Fur- niture, ‘also Household Furniture of every de- scription. Send 3 i wo-Cent stumps for Catalogue. Grand Rapids WHOLESALE Furniture Company, General Offices, Pythian Temple, Grand Rapids, 00080000 000OOSOO ($9.85) must accompany : @ ° | é.. 4 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Around the State Movements ot Merchants. Ann Arhor—Sam Biutach has opened a new Cigar store. Mason—Hoyt & Son succeed Hoyt Bros. in the grocery business. Elsie—Harmon & Wiliiams, merchant tailurs, have removed tu St. Juhns. Moddersville—R. W.Gooawin has en gaged in general trade at this place. Mialana—Matthews bros. have pur- chased the meat market ot W. H. Short. St. Johns—John PrHegharr bas pur Chased the meat market of Frank Wat- ers. Hudson— Kirkup & Kest will shortly dissolve partuersbip im the ary gouds business. Elweil—I. F. Hilsinger has sold his Stock of general merchandise to Chas. Apple, ot Onto. Gvourich—F rank Haskell and Emery Lyons have emoarked im the meat busi hess at this piace. Aun Arbur—Aug. G. Kock has opened a grocery store at 206 East Washiugton street. Saniiac Center—Dr. J. S. Little, ot Dowuingtou, has embarked in the drug business at tois place. Cedar Springs—E. M. opened a meat market with his grocery store. Mears—W. 1. Compton has purchased M. D. Girard’s interest 10 the general stock of Compton & Girard. Lansing—A. Manusas, of Jackson, will svon open a contectiouery store at 220 Washington avenue south. jJackson—Jonn E. May, of Syracuse, N. Y., has purchased Ihe When cloth- ing stuck ot W. S. Peck & Co. Jackson—Mrs. A, A. Jankowski has sold her grocery stuck at 503 East Main Street to Fountain & Higgins. Alma—The Central Clcthing Co. ex- pects to take possession of the double Store in the new block by Nov. 20. Chelsea—Miitun Augustus and Ed. Hines, formerly of Ypsilanti, have opened a meat market at this place. Grand Haven—Klaas Leuninga is reopening another meat market at the coruer of Fourth and Fuiton streets. Henderson—Wm. Palmer has_ pur- chased the bardware’stock of Detwiler & Son, general dealers at this place. Jackson—O. C. Leach & Co. have sold their grocery stock at 115 South Jackson street to E. J. Smith, formerly of Hillsdale. Port Huron—John E. Wolfstyn & Co. have moved their clothing stock into the store builaing on Huron avenue formerly occupied by Chas. Ross. Breckinridge—C. A. Zubler has pur- chased of his brother, H. J. Zubler, the bicycle and jewelry business and will continue the same at the old stand. Ludington— Thos, Ford has purchased the meat market formeriy owned by Archie Brown and will continue same in Connection with his grocery business Saugatuck—A. B. Bosman has pur- chased the interest of his partner, John A. Peters, in the clothing tirm of Bos- man & Peters, and will continue the _ business in bis own name. Lansing—George O. Young, who has been connected with Rouser’s drug store for several years, has resigned his position there as pharmacist and pur- chased the M. A. Young pharmacy. Flint—Fred E. Ferguson has pur- chased an interest in the East End grocery store. The firm name has here- tofore been Stroh & Co., but will here- after be known as Stroh & Ferguson. Smith has In Counection Durand—Swigert & Mead have em- barked in the grocery business at this place, Petoskey—Barber & Son and Barber & Sams, druggists, have consolidated their drug stocks and will continue the Dusiness at tne location of Barber & Son under the style of Barber's Phar- macy. Traverse City—IJvhn J. Brezina, who has been located on the corner of Union aud Seventh streets, has leased the east store in the Broscb block and will be ready for business in his new stand about Dec. 1. Hudson—L. E. Carmichael, who re- cently retired trom the firm of Car- michael & Totten, bakers at this place, has removed to Tecumseh, where he will embark in the bakery business on his own account, Port Huron—Wm, S, flarper and A. G, Smith have formed a copartmership and engaged in the whclesale and retail cigar busiuess. They are located in the old Mascotte building, on the cor- ner of Huron avenue and Butler street. East Jordan—C. S$. Dodge has closed out his stock of fruits and confection- ery, Closed up his tailoring establishn- ment and will go on the road, taking orders for a city tailoring house. He will retain his residence at East Jordan. Ewen— Deer are very numerous about here and very few hunters are after them. Hunters from Wisconsin and Lower Michigan do not get su far away trom home as this town, which accounts for the excellent sport obtainable by local hunters. Port Huron—Moses Michaels has _ ut- tered four mortgages on his clothing stock, aggregating $7,831.49, in favor of the tollowing creditors: Moses 1. Schloss, trustee, $2,431.49; Mrs. Rosa Michaels, $3,000; Abram Weil, $1,800; Carrie Wel, $600. Eaton Rapids—Rouscoe Smith has taken a position on the road with Bur- gunder Bros. & Co., of Cleveland, and wiil sever bis connection with Am- dursky’s dry goods and clothing store about Dec. 1. His territory will be Southern Michigan. Lansing—Chas. C. Longstreet, gro- cer at this place, has been sued for $1,500 damages by the local emissary of the trading stamp scheme. He 1s putting up a strong defense and has every assurance that he will be able to knock the schemers out on the first round. Charlotte—Lamb & Spencer have formed a copartnership with their head clerk, Chas. M. Powers, for the pur- pose of opening a general store at Brookheld. If the branch establishment is half as successful as the parent in- stitution, Mr. Powers will never have occasion to regret his action in furm- ing an alliance with two such royal gentlemen. Port Huron—About two weeks ago [Thomas Brophy, of the shoe firm of Brophy Brothers, lost the diamond _ set- ting from a handsome ring. He hunted for it until he was weary, but without avail. One night last week his brother Charlie had a realistic dream. He thought that he was walking through the store and saw the stone imbedded in the tolds of a rug. He reached down to pick it up and awakened. The dream made an impression upon Mr. Brophy that he could not forget. In the morning he made a bee line for the sture. On entering, he walked over to the rug, and there, where he had seen the little gem in his dream, be found the $150 dia- mond, Holland—The new store of W. C. Walsh bas been leased by A. V. Loomis, who has moved to this city from Oscoda and Au Sable. Mr. Loomis is a jeweler and will continue in the same business here. Schoolcraft—On account of poor health F, J. Bauer has decided to retire from business, and the repair shop which he has conducted since selling bis stock of boots and shoes to Hudson & Cairns, will be conducted by his father, Jacob Bauer, who will take charge at once. Mr. Bauer will leave next week for La Hunta, Colorado. Manufacturing Matters. Beaverton—Ross_ Bros. are 40,000 shingles per day. Coidwater—W. H. Scott, of Colon, has opened a new harness shop. Coldwater— The Tappan shoe factory iS OW ta Operation, employing seventy bands. Alto—Stone & Layer are erecting an elevator and will handle grain, beans and produce. Port Huron—R. M. Campbell bas em- barked in the manufacture of carriage bodies on a large scale. Grand Ledge—F. J. DeWitt bas pur- chased B. W. Courts’ sbittmaking outnt and will continue the business. Coldwater—W. A Coombs, who oper- ates a flour mili at this place, recently received an order from Glasgow, Scot- land, for sixteen carloads of fluur. Belding—J. W. Provonche, for a long time foreman at the Welch Casket factory, at this place, is perfecting plans to establish a similar enterprise at Gowen. Montague—I. S. Calkin has purchased the interest of the Geo. E. Gardiner estate in the firm of Gardiner & Calkin and is now sole owner of the Montague roller mills. Covington—This new station on the D., S. S. & A. Railway will be an im- portant one this wiuter as a shipping point of wood. Thousands of cords are already contracted for. Bay City—Green & Braman are run- ning their mili 12% hours daily and have sold 11,000,0¢co feet of lumber dur- ing the last sixty days. They have no unsold Jumber on their docks. Charlotte—Wm. Brakel, of Kalama- zou, wiil embark in the cigar manufac- turing business in the Jacob Jackle building, associating with him as partner Junior Smith, of Bellevue. Alpena—There have been shipped from Alpena this season 107 931,000 feet of lumber, 8 747,000 shingles, 2,869,000 lath, 658,830 cedar posts, 652,830 rail- way ties and 11,948 telegraph poles. Traverse City—The mill of the Trav- erse City Lumber Co. has been started up to cut out a few hundred thousand feet of elm for Harrison Bros., lumber inspectors of this city, who have bought up considerable elm in the vicinity of Lake Ann. Dundee—The old paper mill, which has been iale for the past five years, was purchased last week by Meader & Son, of Middleton, Ohio, and work commenced at once to refit it for the manufacture of straw board and flour sack paper. Saginaw—The Welch & Carey Manu- facturing Co., which last spring pur- chased the extensive plant formerly oc- cupied by the Fiege Desk Co., has placed some new machinery in position and will remove its plant from Reed City to this city during the holidays. It will manufacture hardwood flooring and box material and will employ seventy-five bands, cutting Manton—Truman Bros. have leased the Bentley sawmill, eight miles west of this place, and will operate the mill to its full capacity in connection with their shingle mill during the winter. Cadillac—Paul Johnson & Co. have begun overhauling their mill at Put- man’s Siding, preparatory to renewing Operations in sawing hardwood lumber. Che jumber cut by the firm last season has nearly all been disposed of at satis- jactory prices. Montague—Emil Lehman has _ pur- chased Theodore Meir's interest in the potato crate factory and will continue the business alone. Mr. Lehman will make some improvements in the mill the coming winter and saw hemlock lath for a time. Coldwater—A. L. Harlow has sold a half-interest in his patent paper sack holder to Charlies Ames, of Jackson, and the two have organized the Up- to-date Sackholder Co., and will begin the manufacture of the holders at Jack- son inside of a month. Gaylord— David Ward, who is lum- bering fifteen miles southwest of this place, has sixty-six men in camp. The timber will be cut on the line of his railroad,and he will operate moderately, as he is waiting for higher prices be- fore cutting extensively. i Jackson—The Jackson Light & Power Co. reports net earnings for October of $2,382, in comparison with $2,269 for a similar period last year. For the eight months of its fiscal year the company earned net $13,713, an increase of over 1I per cent. for the same period in 1896, Alpena—When the sawmill of Albert Pack finishes its work this season, it will be dismantled and in its place will be erected a large paper mill, Fletcher & Sons are also to erect a large wood pulp mill during the winter, which is to furnish material for the paper mill. Albert Pack will not quit lumbering at Alpena. He will take out the machin- ery in the mill to be dismantled and such of it as can be used will be put into the Huron mill, which hasa supply ot timber for six or eight years. Detroit—It has been reported to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue that local manufacturers of tobacco are dis- playing for advertising purposes in their show windows ‘‘dummy_ pack- ages’’ resembling packages of smoking and fine-cut chewing tobacco. These packages contain caution labels as well as paper strips in semblance of internal revenue stamps denoting the payment of tax. The Commissioner has made a ruling on the matter in which he states that there is no specific law or regulation on this subject; therefore the display of these packages is not in contravention of the law, or prohibited by any regulation or decision of the de- partment. He, however, doubts the propriety of using packages of this kind for the purpose of advertising goods. He adds: ‘‘The appearance of such packages in show windows of dealers occasions enquiry and inspection of revenue officers on account of their re- semblance to regular packages, and dis- continuance of tbe practice is advised. Where caution labels .-have been used, which under the statute are especially applicable to each package containing tobacco or snuff, and hence by inference not applicable to shavings, sawdust, etc., manufacturers are advised to at least omit the caution notice from such packages. ’’ ___>+¢—_—______ Phone Visner for Gillies N, Y. teas, all kinds, grades and prices, ererecersa arse arent pera Fae Grand Rapids Gossip Mcintyre Bros are succeeded by Mrs. Ellen A. McIntyre in the cigar business at 45 Pearl street. J. P. Gleason has removed his jewelry stock from Hoiland to this city, locating at 223 South Division street. Jos. Flanders has openeda grocery store at Charlevoix. The Clark-Jewell- Wells Co. furnished the stock. Ulysses McCollum, grocer at 305 Broadway, has sold his stock to Edwin S. Pew. formerly night clerk at the Morton House. C. C. Stocking has opened a_ grocery store at the corner of Palmer and Coit avenues. The Worden Grocer Co. fur nished the s‘ock. A. Centilli and W. Clines have formed a copartnership under the style of Cen- tilli & Clines and will open a meat mar- ket about Nov. 23 at 69 Hovey street, corner of Gunnison street. Sikkema & Mohrhardt, meat dealers at 561 Cherry street, have purchased the meat market of Chas Gildner, cor ner East Fulton and Lagrave streets. and will conduct both markets here- after. M. J. Vanderveen, formerly engaged in the grocery business on Madison avenue, has opened a new store on West Leonard street under the style of the Cheap Cash Grocery. The Olney & Judson Grocer Co. furnished the stock. Geo. H Kirtland & Co. have sold their grocery, meat and provision stock at 1161 and 1163 South Division street to Hubbard & Co., who will continue the business at the same location. Kirt- land & Co. will continue the dry goods and notion business at 1159 South Di- vision street. The Grand Rapids Gas Light Co. reports net earnings for October of $12,917, in comparison with $11.730 in 1846, an increase of over 1o per cent. For the ten months of the fiscal year a gain of over 6!4 per cent. is shown, the net earnings amounting to $99,817. against $93,605 last year, —_—_—» 20. Grand Rapids Retail Grocers’ Asso- ciation. At the regular meeting of the Grand Rapids Retail Grocers’ Association, held at Retail Grocers’ Hall Tuesday evening, Nov. 16, President Dyk pre- sided. W. T. Newton, grocer at 290 Grand- ville avenue, applied for membership in the Association and was accepted. Secretary Klip presented a commnuni- cation from W. E. Godfrey, Secretary of the Cleveland Retail Grocers’ Asso- ciation, detailing the methods pursued by the grocers of Cleveland to secure the successful operation of the sugar card, as follows: In the first place. the wholesalers must be interested. Thev must he made to see that it is to their interest to have their customers make money on the goods they sell, thereby increasing their chances of getting their own pay. If the matter is properly presented to the jobbers they will take such interest in a uniform sugar card that arbitrary gro- cers who refuse to abide by the same will be given to understand (as a last resort) that failure to comply with the requirements of this card price will mean that they cannot obtain further supplies of sugar. This ultimatum as a last resort will only have to be ap- pealed to in aggravated cases. Gen- erally speaking, the jobbers and their salesmen have sufficient influence with their customers to cause them to desist MICHIGAN TRADESMAN from the ruinous practice of cutting prices on a line ot goods so staple as sugar. Lhe first step for grocers to take is to organize. When it can be shown that Organization puts Money Into the gro- cers pockets the task cf organization iS More than haf accomplished. The social features of an association are not sufficient to bind business men together, but when it can be shown that if the gro- cers will adhere to one selling price on sugar, such as 1s lived up to in this citv, It means a saving of, to the gro cers of Cleveland, one huudred thou- sand doilars a year, there ought to be litle trouble in getting the trade inter ested. Once organized, have the President of your Association appoint a Sugar Committee, say of three members. wnose duties it will be to at all times cousider the situation carefully, to tssue a card by which the different grades shall be sold, leaving the matter of profit wholly to their judgment, and vest in them ahsolute powers relative to the sale of sugar and the maiutenance of the card price. When it is reported that some dealer is deviating from the established price, he should be immediately visited either by some member, or all the members,of the Sugar Committee, or by the chairman of the Grievance Com- mittee, who will attempt, in conc: latory linguage, to show the offender the senselessness of pursuing a policy, which, if presisted in and permitted to go on unchecked, will result in a gen- eral demoralization ot prices with no one being a gainer, but, on the con trary, everyone losing thereby. Re- tailers everywhere will have no difth- cultv in securing the co-operation of the jobbers in the abatement of abuses and the establishment of reform matters if they will only get together and outline some definite plan of action; this done, they must then put aside petty jealous ies, bickerings and had feelings,and all work together like other business men, when an infinite amount of good cau be accomplished. The communication was accepted and the Secretary requested to thank the writer for his courtesy in the matter. The Committee on Cigar Franchise presented a draft of agreement between the Association and J. Grebel & Son, which was accepted. On motion of J. Geo. Lehman, the label design presented by the Commit tee was adop’ed. F. L. Merrill presented the fc llowing resolution, which was unanimousiy adopted : Whereas—Proctor & Gamble and Fairbanks soaps are suld by the depart- ment stores below the regular wholesale prices; therefore Resolved—That we show our disap- proval of such methods by handling as little of the brands manufactured by the above named houses as possible. . It was decided to close the grocery stores at 1o o'clock in the forenoon on Thanksgiving Day. A considerable discussion followed over the visitations of the several in- spectors sent out under the authority of the State Food Commissioner. It was noted that the instructron received from each inspector varied and, in some cases, conflicted very seriously. It was thought best, however, to make the best of the situation and treat the inspectors courteously, in the belief that the gen- eral tendency is in the right direction-- toward the improvement of the charac- ter and wholesomeness of grocery stocks generally. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. —_~<>—9 Sidnaw—The D. M. Fulmer Lumber Co , of Florence, Wis., w.!l erect a mil near this place and manufacture 13,000, - ooo feet of lumber for the Kirby- Dennis Co., of Marinette, and George McKin- ney, of Menominee. The mill will be located in the timber a mile or more from Sidnaw, and the Chicago, M:ilwau- kee & St. Paul Railway is putting in a spur connecting the plant with the main line, The Grocery Market. Sugar—The consimptive demand is yuret and the variations in prices are not significant. There is some expec- tation that the factor system of handling sugar from the trust to the jobbers. will be done away with as soon as the com- petitive factories of the Arbuckles and others get int» vperation. It 1s also rumored that Claus Spreckles will pull out of the American Sugar Refineries combination, commonly known. as the Sugar Trust, and that the result will be a more uneven market than has ruled under the hand of the trust. Tea—Prices are steady and are at present very sati-factory There is no cisposition whatever to shade on any- thing, although declines would meet immediate takers. But little trade in tea is expected until after the first of the year. Prices will probably remain steady for some time. Coffee- No changes in prices are to be noted in the general market, but values are exceedingly low, and the trade 1s censequen ly very good. It new looks as though values could go no lower, an! that coffees purchased at present prices would be. good enough property to hold. However, as the sup- ply ts so large,there ts little expectation that advances will be enough to mike speculation in a small way profitable. Canned Goods—Tomatoes are easier and offerings are being made at 2%c decline. There are no takers, how- ever, and the trade appear to believe that the price will drop still lower. Corn is steady and the demand 1s fair. ‘t unchanged prices. Peas are in very light demand. Stocks are not very heavy and tre majority of the trade have sufficient stock to list until spring. Prices are unchanged. New California peaches are arriving at present, and the early buyers are taking them which takes them out of the market for the time being. The advanced freight rates have made prices a little firmer. Crackers——Contrary to expectation and the prediction of the Chicago daily papers, the fight between the competing manufacturers is still on and the low prices which have prevailed for the past eight months continue. The _ local (Wm. Sears & Co ) factory of the New York Biscuit Co. is in continuous oper- ation from 7 o'clock Mondav morning to 12 o’olock Saturday night, without intermission or stoppage of any kind. All reports of a consolidation of inter- ests or an agreement on prices are evi- dently based on rumor alone, giving the unprejudiced observer ground for the belief that the war is one of exter- mination along the lines of the survival of the fittest. Dried Fruits—The conditions affect- ing dried fruits indicate that prices will not generally be Jower than presen: quotations during the present crop year [he price of evanorated apples is amazingly high, and cannot be lower during the season, as but very limited amounts of apples are available for dry- ing. The raisin crop is just at the harvest, greatly damaged by a general disastrous storm and prolonged cold weather. Reports from California say one third of the entire crop is damaged hy this storm, and it will be six weeks before that saved can be shipped. The raisin product of California last year was 3,400 carloads of ten tons each, all of which were sold. The importation into the United States during the crop year were 2,193 cars, making a total of 5,593 carloads consumed by the people of this country during the year. The 6 average yearly consumption is about 6.500 carloads. The number of carloads of California raisins in sight this year 1S not more than 2,700, there being a loss of 1,009 carloads in the recent storm. Under these circumstances the holders of raisins are inclined to de- mand higher prices The currant sea- son has been a good one for the Grecian peasants and currant farmers. The im- pression has gone abroad that the crop is to be light, and this has sent the price up beyond last year’s prices. This has cut off the trade to Russia for wine purposes, but Germany and Austria are buying heavily still for this purpcse. Shipments to this country for this crop year to date are 6,250 tons as against 5,895 tons tor the corresponding period last year The total shipments from Greece to date are 58,142 tons as com- pared with 47,892 last year to the cor- responding date. Rice— Foreign stvles are in light sup- ply in this country. The arrivals of new domestic have been comparatively small and values are well maintained. The movemert tn this market is light. Fish—John Pew & Son (Gloucester) write the Tradesman as follows: Up to date about 12,000 barrels salted mack- erel have arrived from the American fleet, being the total catch for the year, excepting a few hundred barrels now on the way home from the Bay of St. Lawrence. The season opened well, but it closed a dismal failure. All the mackerel prophets are at loss and can- not formulate any reason for it. Some of the wise men say, ‘So many seines frighten the mackerel so much that they will not come to the surface so as to be seen and seined *' Against this theory the old mackerel grounds and haunts have been visited by vessels which have uot used seines but tished in the old- fashioned wav (hooks and lines), throw- ing bait to toll them; and this method also proved a failure. Where have the mackerel gone, or where do they go? Who can tell? There onght to be many in our waters, especially after a period of twelve vears’ dearth, which has given opportunities for several generations to breed and increase. The. price of mackerel rules high on account of the lack of supply and we do not expect lower prices until our catch of 1898 appears. Nine vessels have arrived on their second trip from the Grand Banks, bringing less than full fares; in all only 15,000 quintals. The heavy gale on the Banks Oct 17 and 18 inter- fered very much with the fleet and, in consequence, the vessels’ will bring home about two thirds of a fare. The price has advanced somewhat and we do not leok for anv lower prices on Bank Cod for some time After this month the bulk of the fresh fish caught in our North Atlantic waters will be landed at this port, Gloucester vessels ceasing their trips to Boston and mak- ing Gloucester, which is the headquar- ters of the Atlantic fisheries, the point of distribution and the greatest fishing port of the world. Provisions—The market ts very quiet. It is at present in the between seasons, and the demand ts very limite, es secial- ly in smoked meats. Prices are easy but with no change in the provision list of any importance. All potted and smoked meats and larc, both pure and compound, remain unchanged, and the market seems to be on a fairly steady basis. ——_—__» 2+. Many stories are told relative ton the illegibility of the penmanship of Rufus Choate, the famous lawyer. It is said that he once openly congratulated him- self on the fact that ‘‘if he failed to get a living at the bar, he could still go to China and support himself by his pen; that is, by decorating tea chests,’’ MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ACTUAL EXPERIENCE think it will be all right—for a while, at Ven> Who gets the... ——_ least. A short time after 1 started to aia Soy 9 Demonstrates the Undesirability of | g!ve them a lady came to my store and Loopy RK bought something, and she said, ‘Now | Oyster Trade . the Trading Stamp. From the Pittsburg Mercantile Journal. Some months have now elapsed since a number of trading stamp institutions started their scheme in operation in this vicinity, and there has been time to demonstrate the way the thing affects a merchant's business. To the mer- chants there is but one point to be con- siderered—does it pay? Any theory can be bolstered up by argument, good, bad and indifferent. Facts are only proven by facts. With this point in view a representative of this” paper called upon a number of merchants who are giving or who are represented as giving stamps, and these views are kere given for the benett of those who are being solicited by these stamp sellers. A well-known furniture house was visited, ‘*L want to ask you how you like the trading stamps?’’ **Don’t know how we like them.’”’ ‘*But you use them, don't you?’’ “No.” ‘You're advertised as giving them, aren't you?’’ mes 7 ‘* How does that come?’’ ‘Threw them out—wouldn't give them—no good.’’ ‘*Will you explain?"’ ‘*Well, the fact is we made a contract with the company, or whatever it is, and they didn’t live up to it, and we took advantage and quit. We found they went right out of our store and sola the stamps tu a rival house which they had specifically agreed not to sell to. That was the immediate reason for our Stopping. Other reasons were even more serious. We found that a custom- er who had say $10 worth of stamps could not go to the store of the stamp people and select what she wanted _her- self, but the stamp people would give ber something which they told ber the stamps entitled her to. For $5 worth of stamps we find they give an article which we know does not cost more than a dollar at any retai] store, and in very Many cases they don’t have to give anything. We wouid have to pay them for all the stamps taken -by our cus- tomers and then our custome:s do not get the benefit of our loss. We are cer- tain that there’s nothing in the thing for the public, and even more certain there’s nothing in it for us, but we must admit it is a good thing tor the stamp company.’ Another well-known merchant, this time a grocer, said: ‘*T was feeling bad and a smooth young fellow came in and I guess | signed his contract just to get rid of him. Then one day two little children came in to get 5 cent’s worth of some- thing and when I had done up their packages they asked for trading stamps. 1 hunted up the book and gave them each a stamp. But I saw what a nui- sance it was going to be right off, and | told my clerks not to give any more out to anybody. The next person that asked came away from _ such-and such a Street, just because you give trading stamps. I wouldn't have come if you hadn t.’ Well, that was right past several competitors, But lately I have heard that some of them have gotten the stamps, too, so my time is nearly up.’’ ‘*But didn’t you contract fora year?’’ “‘Indeed, I didn't.’’ ‘‘Well, some of the people do, don’t they?’’ Maybe they do, I didn’t. Why, I knew it was only good, if good at all, for a little while. Only this morning | gota circular from another stamp or coupon company, who will redeem cou- pons for less than 5 per cent., and there are no doubt lots of them, and it would only be a short time until everybody would have them, and we'd all be giv- ing a lot away and getting nothing hack.”’ The frankest man of all those inter- viewed, said: ‘‘T contracted for the stamps, saw where I had made a _ mistake, sent for the stamp man, asked him how much he would take to let me out, paid the price and quit. That's my story.’’ Some of the arguments made _ against the stamps by those interviewed were incidentally. repeated to one of the smaller merchants called upon and he said: ‘Well, weil, that’s just what I told the agent when he called upon me, but somehow he made me see it difer- ently. No, I can't afford to give 5 per cent. on all my business in order to get a little more, and if I treat my custom- ers fairly I must do so, mustn’t I? Well, to tell you the truth, I don't be- lieve it is a good thing, and I wish I was out of it.”’ Another merchart had used it, thrown it out, and didn’t want any more such schemes. His reasons were substantial- ly the same as those given by others, but he said a number of merchants had a meeting the night before and it had been hinted that the new company which is sending circulars around the cities is one and the same concern and that they are trying to work a double graft on the people before the explosion comes He had no _ preofs of this but he said there were good reasons for be- lieving the report was true. i News from the Metropolis---Index to the Market. Special Correspondence. New York, Nov. 13—There is a bet- ter feeling this week among jobbers here. Trade is quite active and, while prices have shown no especial appreci- ation, they are steadv, and there isa confident feeling all around. The weather has been charming up to date and many visiting merchants are here. Vhe fever situation has greatly im- proved and a Jarge volume of trade is being done with the South to make up for lost time. Some of our large houses are working overtime. Phe dullest thing on the entire list is The man whose oysters are the freshest and best flavored. Who loses other trade? The man who seils fishy oysters diluted with ice to disgust his customers. Avoid such a calamity by using our Oyster Cabinets. (See cut.) They are lined with copper so you can use salt with the ice. They have porcelain lined cans. Send for circular. Grand Rapids Refrigerator Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. ee OOO OOOO XONGDOO® CrP,P, rk. QOS OOo = VOD DOS» 801 COQOQOOQOOQOOODOOOO & O@ If You Sell Oyster At a Profit Something to keep them fresh in is © a necessity. Our CABINETS are right in DURABILITY, CON- VENIENCE and PRICE. Write for particulars. ‘How to Keep Oysters Fresh ’ 5 sent to any address on request. 7 Chocolate Cooler Lo., = Grand Rapids. we Vor wy vee vere yee by wn wn’ bia'e by ulb'e'w'ule'aw'u’e'w'w luisa 'ofelelyulete wii Cnn aren reanecaneranaaeaceanacenaca ng Z Widder. SARS A AEA NAG HAAG Esonomy Feed Gooker And Farmers’ Bole Most convenient, durabie, effective, economical and cheapest Feed Cooker made. A ready seller the year around. A good dealer wanted in every town in Northern and West- ern Michigan. Write for prices. ADAMS & HART, 12 WEST BRIDGE ST., GRAND RAPIDS. LARPLAAPAAADI AAD IAD IAL DARD RARDD AA DIARD DARD DARD BY & 45 BBSORDSOR eV OPEV VEY MACACA GAN AA RR ee ee AAR AAAR AAA AA AAAAAARARARARAR INS a — OTE ry ECS seen } for stamps was a woman, and when we|coffee. There is no interest. shown refused to give them to her she trotted| whatever. Invoice trading is almost at off down to the stamp office and re-|a standstill and in a smaller way deal- ported me. Nexecday Mr Stamp Man |ers do not seem tocare whether ‘‘school came out to raise a row. It didn’t last} keeps or not.’’ Supplies are so large long and he took his little book ana|that roasters are not taking any ahead went home. I don’t believe in any such | of current wants and the price has hov- schemes. Ihave been in business more] ered around 6c, closing at 6%c. In than thirty years and I don’t intend to] store and afloat there are of No. 7. give a lot of slick young men § per| 065,133 bags, against 674.977. bags at cent. on all the business | have been |the same time last year. Mild coffees able to build up in that long time, even|are in a state of repose. Fair Cucuta if they can bring me 25 per cent. more]has been sold at 9%c_ East India is Does not carry the full force of conviction. But when a man has tested a thing for himself, and knows that it is true—that it pays—there is no longer any room for doubt. The MICHIGAN TRADESMAN pays its advertisers in a way that makes repeaters fe a + 7 + MERE ASSERTION = | y “? “e “- “~- ~ business, whicn they can’t. If they did, and I gave them 5 per cent. on all my business, as I would if I took up the scheme, for I wouldn't turn down my old customers who have given me my business, then I would be giving them 25 per cent. on the new business which they brought me, and really a grocer can’t give 25 per cent. of his business to get it, even when he sells his sugar below cost "’ A hardware man was calied upon. ‘‘Yes, I give trading stamps. If I dull, with Padang Interior slow sale at 23% @25¢. The tirst three days of the week the sugar market was rather quiet, but later, orders came in in a very satisfactory manner from all parts. There has been a slight advance on some of the softer grades. Foreign refined is quiet. Stocks in the hands of importers are not very large and quotations are firmly adhered to. Granulated closes at 5c. Quietness characterizes the tea mar- ket and the situation is not of the most of them. When they once try it they come again, they stay. The circulation is not based on the papers printed and circulated helter-skelter, but on the number actually paid for yearly in advance. Sample, rates and the facts about it sent free on peop oh oh uh uh oh haba “ “? “ + pep ebabobapebubub aba } “~ “~~ “~- TRADESMAN COMPANY, Grand Rapids. . en oy .3 + did i f i Id. h f ] h - Tt Tinst's.whas. he apluaneouid. ana llleee seoaeael fe cotaeenand oe EEE EEE SEE ESE EEE EEE EE ESH i [ i 2 ' , i 2 the usual ones, and no enthusiasm has been shown. Prices have not shown any improvement, Kice is quiet. Not for a long time has there been so little doing. But this is expected at this season. The de- mand has been so light at New Orleans, it is said, that milling operations have almost suspended. Foreign grades are in light supply. Trading in spices is a little more ac- tive, but no advance has taken place in quotations. Orders have been numer- ous, but for small lots. Stocks are now where they can be easily controiled and dealers seem to be content. In molasses, supplies of desirable new goods are not at all burdensome; in fact, the demand has been sufficient to keep the market well cleaned up and there is a firm tone all around. Sales have been made within the range of 30 @32c for open-kettle goods. -yrupsare steady, with a fair enquiry from both local and out-of-town dealers. The canned goods market is remark- ably firm and, while we have no ad- vances to chronicle, they are almost sure to come before tne turn of the year. Corn and tomatoes are especially In request and many packers are short in their contracts. N. Y. carn is held at 7oc at the factory, and 70@75c here, as to brand. Maryland is held strongly at 55@85c—the latter for a fancy arti- cle. Unlabeled tomatoes of high grade have been in excellent demand and have sold from $1 up as high as $1.20. Evaporated apples have been in more liberal supply and the demand _ has slackened. For smaller fruits there is abuut the usual enquiry. Raisins, cit- ron, figs, dates and godds of this char- acter are going out at a great rate. There seems to be enough to go around, however, and prices are about as for- merly. We are expecting some liberal re- ceipts of California oranges in time for Thanksgiving. The market is frm and the few Florida oranges coming to hand are taken quickly. Lemons are selling well, if large in size. They. are held at $4@475 per box. Apples are worth from $1 50 to $5 per bbl., the lat- ter for fancy Newtown Pippins, which have sold for even more. Best grades of butter are in light sup- ply and are quickly taken at 23c. The demand for other sorts is quiet Small, colored, fancy cheese com- mand 9@g9%c. The market is quiet. Exporters are doing very little. Fresh Western eggs are held at 22c. The market is very tirm and the supply is not large enough. 0m He Put Them Down. A nervous man, with a nervous way, Stopped in at a crockery store; He wished to purchase a wine glass tray, A glass tray, and nothing more. And when he d selected a gorgeous one, All colored in go!d and brown, He asked the clerk, in his jerky tone, If he wouldn’t just “ put it down.” The clerk then, being a business man, Foreseeing a larger sale, A beautiful vase to twirl began, A beautiful vase and frail. And as he discovered, the nervous chap Thought he handled it like a clown, And, fearing perhaps he’d drop it, cried: ‘*Put it down, my friend, put it down.” The clerk then took up some smaller ware, Some saucers and cups most slight, And flourished them reck:essly in the air, ‘To the nervous man’s awtul fright; And being worked up to a feartul state, From the soles of his feet to his crown, He danced around and he begged the clerk, **Put ’em down, I pray, put ’em down.”’ And obligingly this the clerk but did, As would any clerk in town; He merely did as the other bid, And he put that crockery down. But the nervous man he fumed and swore, And he kicked with might and will; But he had to pay, though he felt blamed sore, For the cierk put them down - in the bill. 0 The Orchard of Stars. Amid the orchard grass she stood And watched with childish glee, The big, bright, burning apples shower’d Like star-falls from the tree; So, when the autumn meteors fell, She cried, with outspread gown, “Oh my, papa, look! isn’t God Just shahing apples down.” a ee The mills of justice not only grind slowly, but they frequently grind up the wrong people. MICHIGAN REPRESENTATIVE RETAILERS. Dennis H. Bunbury, the Veteran Niles Grocer. Fifty-five years ago Dennis Henry Bunbury made his advent on the world’s stage, and Niles, Mich., was the stage. The exact date of this important event in the life of Mr. Bunbury was April 13, 1842. Subsequent events have proven that the old superstition regarding the misfortunes which attend children born upon the 13th of the month is a fallacy, or that Fate especially favored Mr Bunbury, for, in his own language, ‘* My life has been singularly uneventful and free of unusual or unhappy features—no very high ups and no very low downs.’’ Mr. Bunbury’s father, John Bunbury, was born in Ireland. His mother, whose name was Mary Martin, was of old Pennsylvania Dutch stock. From each he seems to have inherited the most admirable of their national character- istics, so that we have in Mr. Bunbury the ready wit and keen sense of humor, the generous and sunny nature of the Irishman, coupled with the sterling in- tegrity, the strict ideas of justice and honor, the tendency to move surely if slowly ot the Dutch. His education was obtained in the village school, sup- plemented by a few years at St. Mary's College at South Bend, Ind. At the age of 18 he was competent to become a schoolmaster himself, which vocation be pursued for four years. He then entered the grocery store of J. & E. Woodruff, in Niles, in the capacity of clerk, where he remained for seven years A desire to see a bit of the world tempted him to leave his em- ployer and go to Des Moines, Iowa. A vear there satisfied him that there was no place quite like Niles and no_busi- ness quite equal to the grocery business, so in 1873 he returned and, forming a copartnership with James K. O'Brien, opened a grocery and crockery store un- der the firm name of Bunbury & O’Brien. Eight years of success made it possible for him to buy the interest of his partner and continue the busi- r -ss. This he did and the present house vf D. H. Bunbury was established. Twenty-five years’ continuous business in the same line and in exactly the same location is no usual thing, and even in Niles, which is notably a place of few changes, Mr. Bunbury stands second in the matter of stability, his early employer, J. E. Woodruff, alone excelling him, this gentleman having been in the grocery business for forty- TRADESMAN Niles the entire time. success of these two surely prove that “Not to tne swift is the race, But t, the true and faithful.” Mr. Bunbury was married in 1874 to Miss Mary Hohn, and has four chil- dren, two girls and two boys. the sons and his 18 year old daughter, Miss Mollie, assist him Mr. Bunbury has been confined to bis The unqualihed veterans would old stomach trouble and, in the mean- time, the daughter has assumed tails like an old hand at the business. its dogmas. this description, for his treatment ot all who call upon him to sell goods is cour- tesy itself, and when possible he always ‘‘hunts up an order.’’ As a story teller, he has no svperior, and his fund of bright and interesting tales of early days, and amusing anecdotes is inex- haustible. The picture which accompanies this sketch falls short of doing justice to the original. In bare outline ence of the man cor the spirit of gentle kindliness, the firm, friendly hand- clasp, and the hearty cordiality which The real what he is a Small Cigars Must Not Weigh Over Three Pounds. Washington, Nov. 15—The Bureau of Internal Revenue sends out warning to the cigar trade that small cigars com- monly known as all-tobacco cigarettes will not be permitted to be sold it found to weigh more than three pounds per thousand, unless the full cigar tax of $3 per thousand be paid thereon. The tax on these small cigars, under the new tariff law, is $1 per thousand, and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue has found that in a number of cases manu facturers have placed on the market a tolerably acceptable cigar, paying thereon only the cigarette tax. In sev- tral instances where an investigatior has been made manufacturers have claimed that the cigars were overweight because they were still damp, and in each of these cases the Commissioner has ordered the goods to be dried and re-weighed. Data on file in the Bureau man is not what we see, but more than four ounces per thousand in drying out, while in several instances the goods have been found to run at least eight ounces overweight. The Bureau announces that wherever over- weight is tound to be excessive the full duty of $3 per thousand will be levied and collected. EE The Difference. When the other fellow gets rich it’s luck, Just blundering luck that brings him guins, But when we win it’s a case of pluck With inte!ligent effort and lots of brains. our work and our guarantee is good. PRACTICAL ROOFERS, pervades his personality is impossible. | show that such goods will not shrink | four years, occupying the same site in One cf | in the store, | £ house for eight weeks by reason of an | the reins at the store, buying the goods, | paying the bills and directing the de- | Mr. Bunbury is a Roman Cathelic | and his religion is of that practical sort | which includes the Golden Rule among | ‘‘Kindness personified"’ | 1s how a lady customer describes him. | The traveling men will surely endorse | it is true to} Salt and— Limburger cheese are enemies ——you can’t blame the salt! DIAMOND CRYST AT, SALT in boxes is impervious to all fcreign odors. That's one reason why ple go where they can get it. See Price Current. DISMOND CRYSTAL SA Snadibh ohite otters te SO Many peo- LT C0., St. Ciair, Mich. ea SNE re J ‘ ® PI i b | Pd i ea This strictiv pure High Grad+ | duced to retail at the fel life, but to photograph the genial _pres- | wing verv low prices: Powder | have re- Sod, 10c; yi OZ. 1=C) ry, ose. } Guaranteed to comptv with Pure Food Law in every respect. O. A. TUYNEY, Ma- ufacturer, Detroit, Mich | j | | } | | | POORER PPOEPIPE POPPIES : Grocers Can reduce stocks at a good profit. Also increase sales by giv- ing Street Car Tickets free for trace marks and coupons from B. TT. Babbitt’s products. Same deemed by B. T Babbitt’s Agent, who will call for them. 5 Tickets for 50 “Best™ Soap Wrappers. 5 Tickets for 50 1776" Small Fronts (1 Large ‘1776” ccunts as 2 small). i Ticket for Coupons from B. T. Babbitt’s Baking Powder equal to | pound. several will be re & PRP LP LLM PAL LADL LD Se Pac Paci LP Pm DON’T GET WEF When in want of a new roef or repairs you can save money hy employing ° ° skilled mechanies in this |ine. We have representatives covering the State of Michigan regularly, ~nd if you have a defective roof. drep us a card and we will eall on you, examine your roof and give you an estimate of the cost of necessarv repairs or putting on new roof. Remember that we guarantee all H. M. REYNOLDS & SON, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ESTABLISHED 1868. 7 CPPPPE APP PPP APIEPLPIPPPPPL PA PPP PP OPP APPEL APPL PPP PLP PPP PARP AR JS MICHIGAN TRADESMAN MICHIGAN TRADESMAN CRIs eee 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 iuv ted trom practical busines- 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 «s -ften as desired. No paper discontinued. except at the option of the proprietor. unti! all arrearages are paid. Sample copies sent free to any address. Entered at the Grand Rapids Post Office as Second Class mail matter. When writing to any of our Advertisers, please Say that vou saw the advertisement in th Michigan Tradesman. E. A. STOWE, Epritor. WEDNESDAY. - - - NOVEMBER 17, 1897. THF FUTURE OF CRETE. Although the difficulties growing out of the war between Turkey and Greece have been settled, the cause which led up to the war remains still a disturbing factor in Enropean politics. The Cretan problem is still unsolved, and the powers of Europe are sti!l burdened with the government of the island. Of course, Greece has entirely ceased to have any part in the future of Crete, but the discomfiture of Greece has served to strengthen Turkey's position. According to the plan of settlement decided upon by the powers, Crete is to have an autonomous government under Turkish suzerainty, with a governor to be appointed by the powers. There 1s to be a foreign gendarmerie and the island is to pay an annual tribute to the Sultan. So far not a single portion of this plan of autonomy has been put in effect. and affairs remain in statu quo, with the representatives of the foreign powers still in control of affairs. The first difficulty which confronts the powers is the selection of a governor. All the powers have candidates, so that there is a conflict of interests. In the next place, a foreign governor is cer- tain to be unpopular with the Cretans, as his presence will he a constant re- minder that their autonomy is a mere shadow of what it really ought to he in theiropinion. Again, a foreign governor is by no means sure to he accepted by the Sultan of Tukey, who, at the best, can be counted on to put every possible obstacle in the way. The Turks, hav- ing defeated Greece, are now less dis- posed to yield up their rights in Crete than they formerly were. Another obstacle in-the way of the powers is the refusal of Turkev to with- draw her troops from the island. She claims, and the powers are compelled to admit the truth of the claim, that were the Turkish troops to be with- drawn, the Moslem inhabitants of the island would he in imminent danger of massacre The powers have had _ prac- tical possession of Crete for more than a year, but they have signally failed to preserve order; hence they would he unable to guarantee protection to the Mohammedan population were the Turk- ish garrisons withdrawn. This is a se- rious problem, which must receive a satisfactory solution before Turkey can be forced to relinquish Crete. Still another obstacle to the putting in effect of the proposed autonomy is the impossibility of compelling the pay- ment of the annual tribute to Turkey provided for. The Cretans will un- doubtedly refuse to pay the indemnity as soon as they come in control, and, as the powers will be responsible for the inauguration of autonomy, they will also be in duty bound to compel the payment of the tribute. It will, there- fore, be seen that ample reasons exist why the powers have not made more progress in reaching a final solution of the Cretan question. THE CONDITION OF BRAZIL. The recent drift of affairs in the great South American Republic, Brazil, has not been what the friends of repub- lican government could wish. A few days ago there was an attempt made by soldiers to assassinate the President of the Republic, Senor Moraes, and the Minister of War, General Betancourt, was killed while shielding his chief. It is generally believed that the at- tempted killing was the result of a con- spiracy in some way connected with the revolutionary movement which has been in progress in the province of Bahia ind elsewhere for some time past. The ittempted assassination of the Presidert was speedily followed by a riot in which a number of Italians were killed. This ict of violence will reopen the trouble with Italy, that country having experi- enced great difficulty in collecting an indemnity for the killing of some of her subjects on a former occasion. These events serve to call attention to the condition of affairs in Brazil and to the fact that matters have been going from had to worse in that country for some time past. Commerce and indus- trv, which, under the old Emperor, Don Pedro, were in such a prosperous con- lition, have languished. The finances af the country have become hopelessly involved, and the currency, which at the fall of the Empire was at par, has now depreciated to an alarming extent. As a result of this state of things, Bra- zilian credit is at a very low ebb. Added to the political ills from which Brazil is suffering is the great decline in the price of coffee. The production and export of the coffee bean is the country’s chief industry and source of revenue, hence the enormous shrinkage in price has impoverished the cultiva- ors and diminished the government's revenues. The decline in coffee has very naturally added to the other causes of popular discontent, and has enabled the reactionary elements in Brazil, that are still a very important factor, to promote discord and disaffection. Although the government has succeed- ed in making headway against the fanatics in Bahia after the waste of con- siderable bleod and money, the rebellion is by no means quelled, while it is known that the disaffection is not con- fined to that one province, but is spread hroadcast over the country, the leaders merely waiting for a proper opportunity to inaugurate a general uprising. All of this is cause for sincere regret in this country, as it indicates that the most populous, and naturally the richest of the South American States enjoys but a very meager share of the benefits of constitutional government. In fact, it is apparent that popular government is but poorly understood in that part of the world, and is probably not suited to the needs of the country. This is not an agreeable fact, but it seems to be incon- testable, A political party worker is one who tries to work the people. THE PUBLIC LIGHTING SCHEME. The natural consequence of our city’s making a success of the public prosecu- tion of municipal enterprises would be that many others would make attempts in the same direction. So, when the extensive advertising of the remarkable success of Glasgow began to have effect, very many of the cities and towns of England especially manifested an am- bition to do likewise. There are in all towns those who stand ready to under- take almost any enterprise of which the public can be induced to take the re- sponsibility, and such made diligent use of the glowing accounts of the one city which had demonstrated that the city industries could be profitably carried on by the public. Of course, this was done that pleasant and remunerative employ- ment without risk could be secured by such promoters. In many of these towns the experi- ments have been carried on long enough to demonstrate that the conditions which made success possible in the one Scot- tish town are not universal. In nearly every important instance it has been found that, where the private enterprise had been fairly profitable, the change caused a deticit instead. In some cases the experiment is continued under the persistence of the projectors with their promises of better showings, while in others the enterprises are being turned over to private hands again. In this country the results of such ex- periments have been similar, until it would seem as_ though there had been sufficient data obtained to prevent further sacrifice of public funds in this direction. But there are some cities which seem to be unable to learn by the example of others when that example does not accord with the ideas of the self-seeking politicians who find their employment and profit in these enter- prises. A notable experiment in public light- ing in this country was the one carried on by Philadelphia. For a time glow- ing accounts of the success of this en- terprise in the reduction of rates and addition to the public revenues, which were mostly prospective and theoretical, however, afforded strong arguments for the political hangers-on and promoters in other towns, in many cases enabling them to secure popular approval, through the ballot, for many similar un- dertakings. Now the fact that Phila- delphia has abandoned the system and turned the franchise over to a private corporation does not seem to have a cor- responding influence in the opposite di- rection. In Grand Rapids there have been the usual number of the class of promoters referred to to keep the movement for municipal lighting in progress. Several years ago, a vote was taken in which a small minority participated, which, as would be natural, showed a majority of those whose interest had been gained in favor of the project. On account of informality it was found that legal ac- tion could not be taken under this vote, and so another was taken, witha similar representation and result, and under this the City Council has sold bonds preparatory to taking up the work. As the matter is canvassed more and more, the sentiment is growing that the undertaking is a serious one and will prove a costly mistake. Those wha have watched the expression of public sentiment have seen that there is an in- crease in the disapproval of the project. There has been a change in a consider- able proportion of the city press, if. not in the taking a stand against it, in an increased indifference and _ loss of en- thusiasm. But whether this sentiment will take a form to secure any result in hindering the experiment before it has gone so far as to prove a serious injury and loss is a question. THE CASE OF MRS. MAYBRICK. The case of Mrs. Maybrick, the unfor- tunate American woman who for eight years has been confined in Woking prison, England, for the alleged murder of her husband, appears to have gotten into British politics, and at last there seems to be some hope for her release. Extraordinary efforts have been made by people of nearly all lands to have her sentence of life imprisonment can- celed, but up to the present her jailers have been deaf to all appeals. Queen Victoria has not manifested even a spasm of sympathy, and, in spite of the general conviction that the woman is innocent of the crime for which she is suffering, she is still a convict. Mrs. Maybrick was originally con- demned to death, but her sentence was commuted, for no other reason than that the authurities—impressed by public sentiment, aroused by the palpably un- fair rulings of the trial judge, and the evidence showing that the dead man had been a confirmed user of arsenic— became convinced that she did not de- serve the death penalty, and that there was at least a reasonable element of doubt as to her guilt. British unwill- ingness to confess that British justice can miscarry seems to be more respon- sible than anything else for the con- tinued detention of this unfortunate prisoner. There was no question that her husband had for years been addicted to the eating of arsenic, consequently it was only natural that the autopsy dis- closed the presence of the poison. Be- sides, her trial was almost a legal farce, the presiding judge being not only prejudiced and unfair, but outrageously bitter and severe toward her in bis charge to the jury. Indeed, there is reason to believe that the man was not in his right mind at the time, for he died soon afterwards ina lunatic asylum. Under all the circumstances of the case it seems strange that the English authorities have held out against the ap- peals for justice made in behalf of Mrs. Maybrick. One petition alone, ad- dressed to the Queen, bore the signa- tures of 100,000 women, but it failed to move Her Majesty to pity. Even the United States Ambassador has personal- ly, but vainly, interceded for the unhappy prisoner, but now that her case has_ be- come a semi-political issue, it is be- lieved and hoped that expediency will soon effect what justice and humanity have heretofore failed to bring about. Warriors who die on the sanguinary field of battle in a good cause win laurels imperishable; the engineer who stands by his post and goes down to death with his hand on the throttle is honored as a brave man deserves; but Miss Miskel, of Frankfort, Ind., who gave up her young life of fourteen sunny summers that her little friend, Eva Toney, might be saved from death be- neath the wheels of a locomotive, she— well, she will be given a few brief newspaper paragraphs and live only in the heart of her widowed mother. Yet she died as the gallant die. She gave her life to succor her friend from death, and grander sacrifice than this does not brighten the golden records, even of the angele in heaven. : | IMPOTENCY OF GREECE. There never was, perhaps, a more extraordinary exhibition of national folly than was the provocation of the war with Turkey by Greece. Owing to Greece’s smaller resources in money and men than those possessed by Tur- key, there never existed a chance of success for the former. An even more extraordinary fact was the utter lack of preparation for war which the develop- ments that followed the opening acts of hostility revealed. The Grecian army was hopelessly deficient in armament, in commissariat, in transportation, and in medical and surgical supplies. Im- mediately after the first battle it was found that the medical department was without chloroform, and that amputa- tions had to be performed without anaesthetics. Everybody is familiar with the in- glorious conduct of the campaign on the part of the Greek commanders and the hopeless rout of the Greek army at Tirnova. The whole story is a pitiable exhibition of national impotence, quickly following a show of overween- ing pride and arrogance. And now comes another chapter in the story which is thoroughly in keeping with the whole serio-comic agglomeration of events wich make up the Greco-Tur- kish war, According to recent advices from Athens, it has been discovered that the torpedoes issued to the torpedo- boat flotilla were without percussion caps or fulminating powder to explode the charges with which the missiles were provided. This argues a degree of incompetency and neglect on the part of the naval authorities which is inex- cusable. It will be remembered that the torpedo-bvat flotilla, while com- manded by Prince George, of Greece, made a grand display in Cretan water, threatening to sink any Turkish fleet that might attempt to land troops or supplies there, and even disregarding the wishes of the commanders of the in- ternational fleet there assembled. And all this time these torpedo boats would have been utterly helpless had they been attacked, as the weapons with which they were provided were worse than useless. After this exhibition, Greece had better turn her sword into a plowshare, throw herself on the mercy of the pow- ers, and abandon forever all pretense of absorbing Crete or any other outlying territory. That she still remains a na- tion is due solely to the firm interven- tion of the great powers. Without that intervention Grecian autonomy would be now but a memory. SOUTH AMERICAN DREIBUND. A report, purporting to emanate from Valparaiso, Chili, has been published, to the effect that Chili, Peruand Argen- tina have formed a compact for the pur- pose of making war on Bolivia and di- viding up the territory of that republic among them. So_ purely piratical a scheme would seem highly improbable were is not for the fact that highly im- probable things are constantly happen- ing in South America, and that the hostility existing between the countries of the West coast of South America is proverbial. There has existed a dispute between Bolivia and Chili for some time, based upon matters which more or less involve Peru. Bolivia claims that the revolu- tionary party in Chili which overthrew the Balmacedist government in 1891 promised, in consideration of certain MICHIGAN to that country, should the revolution prove successful, the provinces of lacua and Arica, conquered from Peru during the Chili-Peruvian war. After the success of the revolution, the Chilian government refused to turn the con- quered provinces over to Bolivia, claim- ing that it would be a violation of the treaty existing with Peru, whereby the latter power has the privilege of re- deeming the conquered provinces by the payment of a fixed indemnity. The dispute over this matter has engendered bad blood between Chili and Bolivia, and, as Peru is vitally interested in the future of the conquered provinces, she is naturally not pleased with the desire of Bolivia to possess the territory in question. Not being able to quiet Bolivia in any other way, Chili now coolly pro- posses to conquer that republic and di- vide up its territory, at least such is the project which is said to be hatching. Should, however, the report prove true, and Bolivia call upon the United States for protection against the rapaciousness of her neighbors, would it be the duty of the United States to interfere? Un- der a strict interpretation of the Monroe doctrine, the United States would have no right to interfere between two Amer- ican Republics should they see fit to engage in a quarrel and the interven- tion of a European power not be sought. As the preponderating power in this hemisphere, however, is not this coun. try morally bound to prevent the de- struction of the autonomy of an Ameri- can state by means of a conspiracy en- tered into by other neighboring states? This is a problem which may well claim the attention of our statesmen in Wash- ington should the reported South Amer- ican coalition prove true, If we desire to exerta preponderating influence in the affairs of South Amer- ica, we would be obliged to prevent the dividing up of Bolivia, or the destruc- tion of the autonomy of that country sbould we be appealed to by the Boliv- ians. A proper foreign policy would dictate that we take an active interest in all important political happenings in this hemisphere, and that we exert our power and influence to enforce respect for our wishes. The great powers of Europe would not permit the annihila- tion of a small government by another, a fact which was abundantly shown in the recent war between Turkey and Greece; hence there is no good reason why we should not adopt a_ similar course, What with the killing of German mis- Sionaries in China, the imprisonment of a German subject in Hayti, and the levying on a German vessel by Sheriff Tamsen of New York without observing the usual international formalities, Em- peror William's diplomatic represent- atives in various portions of the globe are kept fairly busy these days. State monopoly of matchmaking does not seem to lead to good results in France. The Echo Francais prints a letter from a man who bought a box supposed to contain 500 matches. There were, however, only 434, and o4 of these were ‘‘fireproof.’’ A successful experiment has been made in Paris with refuse molasses and sand as material fora pavement. The composition is said to dry quickly, and, unlike pitch or asphalt, is not affected by the sun. Many smart ones mistake abuse for sarcasm; abuse lands you away below assistance rendered by Bolivia, to give TRADESMAN THE AUSTRIAN MUDDLE. For some time past the sittings of the Austrian Reichsrath or Legislative Assembly have Leen of such a riotous character that it has become necessary, on a number of occasions, to suspend the sitting, and the obstructionists have been able on one or two dates to keep the chamber in session throughout the night. Owing to the very meager re- ports of the character of the debates, but a very imperfect idea of the cause of the trouble has reached the outside world, but that something very serious is in progress, which may threaten the stability of the Austrian government, is very apparent. The opposition to the government, not content with the ordinary forms of par- liamentary agitation, have resorted to abuse and riotous conduct. Their ani- mosity appears te be aimed in particu- lar against the Premier, Count Badeni. The Emperor and the government have so far maintained a firm front and have even threatened to suspend the constitu- tion unless the malcontents are more amenable to reason. Race antagonisms appear to have as much to do with the trouble as anything else. The Germans have: hitherto wielded a controlling influence in the affairs of the Kingdom, but the other races have constantly increased their aggressiveness until the German su- premacy is now threatened. So serious has the feud become that it is reported that the Germans are threatening to seek union with Germany. In a monarchy so loosely knit together as is Austria, with its population com- posed of a dozen different races of widely differing opinions and past his- tory, so serious a disturbance as that which has taken place in its Legislative Assembly must be regarded as threaten- ing to the national existence. The personal popularity of the Emperor and King can be counted on to do much _ in the way of tiding over the emergency, but as the Monarch is now old, his influ- ence may be found waning at any time. It is very doubtful if the empire in_ its present shape would survive his death. THE TRAMP CRIMINALS. The tramp nuisance, which is the social monstrosity of the present age, is constantly being used to point false standards of morals and to adorn imag- inary tales about the rich getting richer and the poor poorer. The St. Paul Globe has a right esti- mate of the tramp. It characterizes that miserable creature as, in ninety- nine cases out of a hundred, not a work- ing man out of employment. He is not or laboring on the public highways. Set every man who applies for assistance at these jobs. You will give him all that he has any right to ask. What he claims is that he is out of work, hungry and thirsty. Give him employment as a means of satisfying his natural wants. | If he refuses it, he is a fraud, a loafer and probably a thiet. If he accepts it, a good act has been performed in suc- coring a worthy man in misfortune, and if he rejects it a chain gang is the proper place for him. No man in any state of society who is able to labor and will not should be permitted to live at the expense of those who work. It is the duty of society to care for all its helpless members, but the able-bodied loafers make up a criminal class that should be stamped out by the simple measure of forcing them all to work. THE PART OF PRUDENCE. It has always been deemed the part of prudence to prepare for war during time of peace, but in the case of this country this old adage has fallen into disuse. During the two decades imme- diately following the Civil War it did look as if there was likely to be no dan- ger of trouble with foreign countries, but during recent years complications have multiplied at a rate which makes foreign war a possiblity with which people have commenced to be familiar. While, however, it is generally admitted that foreign war is possible, but little is being done in the way of preparation. It is true that we have been gradually accumulating a fairly good fleet, and it is also true that Congress has made pro- vision for the mounting of a number of heavy guns to defend the leading ports, but the fleet is by no means as large as the country needs and not a third of the guns required have been authorized for the coast defenses. The Government has no reserve supply of arms, ammu- nition or equipments, and it would be a practical impossibility to mobilize a hundred thousand men in case of emer- gency. These are conditions which should not be permitted to continue. Congress, when it meets next month, should promptly take up the consideration of the problems which the proper defense of our borders and coast presents. The navy should be further increased, our seacoast defenses should be added to, and above all the manufacture of a sur- plus stock of arms and equipments should be authorized. The matter of providing the proper reserve for both army and navy should also be consid- ered. All these problems cannot be solved in a single session, but a begin- a laborer, he has not been a laborer for years, and labor is the thing that his soul recoils from with almost as abject shrinking as his body knows at the ap- proach of a bath. The tramp is a man with whom idleness has become a chronic and incurable disease. That is all there isto it. It is a disease as well marked and as deadly as dipsomania or the morphine habit. The fellow who has sunk to genuine trampdom will do any- thing and suffer anything as long as he is not made to work. Dirt and idle- ness and a fair living from the hand of charity are dear to him. The tramp is not merely an idle beg- gar. He isin almost every case a thief, and is capable of any and every crime should it suit his purpose to commit them. The remedy for this criminal class is not in charitable asylums, but in laws in every state requiring them to ning must be made some time, hence, the sooner the work is taken in hand the better. It has been reported that in the hos- pitals for insane women in the -city of Mexico so many deaths were occasioned by the administration of narcotics to keep the patients quiet that efforts have been made by the physicians to discover some new and safe narcotic which would produce sleep without evil after-effects. Asa resulta simple remedy prepared from the seeds of the white zapote is now being used in the hospitals, with gratifying success. It produces a tran- guil sleep, and since its use was begun no deaths from cerebral congestion have occurred. Chicago aldermen cannot be accused of being reformers, but one of them has introduced an ordinance to prohibit your opponent. work at sawing wood, breaking stone football playing. 10 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN a Shoes and Leather The New Woman a Figment of tne Newspaper Brain. Written for the TRADESMAN. Having a leisure afternoon, the Seek- er after Truth dropped into a shoestore. The proprietor was an old triend ana a genial companion and, moreover, toe Seeker had tound this store one ot his richest fields of exploration into the mysteries of human nature. Mr. Mc- Gregor himself, for this was his friend's name, having couducted this same business ever since the now flourishing little city was a small village, was ay able guide and instructor. It was a rather busy afternoon and both the proprietor and his assistant: were occupied for some time. The customers were mainly women and girls The Seeker regarded with silent adm: ration the mastertul skill with which Mr. McGiegor met the varied wants of his patrons, or, whatis far more diffi cult, when the want was vague and ip definite, gently and imperceptibly to the buyer, guided the purchase into channels of ais own direction. There were some old customers to whom he had sold footwear season atter Season. One called for a pair ot shoes ‘exactly like the last ones.’’ He knew the size and quality as well as she. They were wrapped up without trying on at all, and the whole deal finished in less time than it takes to tell it. Atter she was gone, Mr. McGregor remarked: ‘That woman never wants any fussing. Sooner the thing is done, the better it suits her.’’ In marked contrast was another old patron. After trying cn some dozen dif- ferent styles and being for a long time seemingly unable to come to any de- cision at all, she finally went on her way rejoicing, having purchased the very pair of shoes that this. skillful salesman would have selected for her hac the matter been left to his judg- ment at the outset. He was far too wise to hasten the selection of covering for those small and shapely feet or to jeopardize his prospects of future pat- ronage by too obvious and officious sug- gestions, The Seeker did not fail to note the cordial greeting, the tact and courtesy extended to each in turn, the ready adaptation of manner, the gentle, easy chitchat of conversation by which each customer was kept in good humor and Spirits. After all customers had gone, the Seeker after Truth and the shoe dealer fell into conversation upou the ways of women. ‘“*Do you find the New Woman hard to please?’ enquired the Seeker. ‘“The New Woman?'’ murmured the merchant: um——m—_m mI never have been able to see that there is any New Woman. I regard her as a mere figment of the newspaper brain. Ever since I first read of her, I have looked for her, wishing to make a regular cus- tomer of her, if possible. Having waited long and patiently and not hav- ing seen her, I am ready to declare that there really is no New Woman. I do not deny that there are women pursuing new fads, but they are at heart the same Old Woman, after all. The newspaper writers were in sore need of a new topic and they sprung upon us the New Weman. Because women can now go anywhere that men can go, and do any- thing that men can do—and a lot that men can’t and don’t want to do—it doesn’t follow that they are the same kind of beings. There seems to bea widely accepted theory that there has been a mighty evolution of womankind, the result being the so-called New Woman and that she is a creature al- together unlike ber feminine predeces- sors, and but slightly differentiated trom a man. But you can’t handle her case like a man’s, neither can you use any methods except those which nave availed with her old-time sisters. if you attempt any experiments your belief in the theory is soon shattered. ‘*Find two tiny pines in their native woods. Leave one to grow where Na- ture placed it and transplant the other to field or lawn. When fifty years have idded their successive circles of growth to the trunk of each, you find the forest- grown one tall and slender, with but a tuft of branches at the top, the open- grown tree low-branching and symme- trical~the one more valuable for tim der, the other for shade or ornament, but neither having lost in the least the essential characteristics of a pine tree as distinguished from all other kinds of woodland growth. Both have the same resinous wood, both spread the same carpet of brown needles at their feet, ind both give to the wind swishing through their branches the same mourn- ful soughing cadence. ‘‘Such is woman. Superficial traits may vary from time to time, but the essential quality remains unchanged. So far as I have been abie to learn from historical research, she has been much the same ever since matkind inhabited this earth—or at least since he left any record of his sojourn here. When the Pharaohs ruled in Egypt she was not different from what she is to-day. And he who could please her in the days of Confucius, or when the Greeks made war against Troy, could, if present in the flesh, cater successfully to her mod- ern sisters; and, reversing matters, be who can fit a bicycle boot to the most athletic and advanced of them all, had he lived in the Augustan Age, could with equal facility have adjusted jeweled sandais to the feet of Cleo- patra.’’ N. N, He eg Can’t Fool a Woman About a Shoe. From the Boston Traveler. A nice young man resolved the other day to present his beloved girl with a nice pair of shoes. He accordingly procured her measure and purchased a 32 50 pair. In order to make the pres- ent appear more valuable, he marked $6 upon the soles of the shoes, and at his request, the shoe man, who was a friend of bis, put a receipted bil for $6 into one of them. The presentation was made and the lovers were happy, as lovers should be. : But mark the sequel: The dear girl examined the shoes in the daylight ard was not satished. She was convinced that her lover had been cheated in the purchase of such a pair of shoes at that price. She decided to go and change the shoes and obtain a better bargain. The next day she appeared in the shop and selected a pair of shoes, price $4, and politely requested the clerk to take back the shoes, for which she said her husband had paid $6. The receipted pill was produced in proof and the boot man found it impossible to go ‘‘behind the returns.’’ The smart girl took her $4 pair of shoes and obtained $2 in money and went home happy and satisfied. The bootseller sent a bill for $3.50 to the young man, who promptly paid the difference, but he thinks that girl a lit- tle too smart for him. —_>+>__ Five dollars is considered a large weekly salary in Japan, and will insure more comfort than twice that sum in more enlightened lands. r 4 We believe the boy—and if you look over our line of Warm Goods, you will be- lieve ux, too. Our general line of Foot- wear never was stronger in the history of our business, “and these are our busy days.” z : HEROLD-BERTSCH SHOE 60., ahnme says our elt Goods 5 & 7 PEARL STREET. ARE warm! esr’ vere errs O > We Manufacture—om > Me Men's Oil Grain Creoles and Credmeres in 2 S. and T. « and ¥% D. S., also Men’s Oil Grain and Satin Calf in lace S and congress in 2 8. and T. and % D. S.,all Solid—a oc a good western shoe at popular prices. a We also handle Snedicor & Hathaway Co.’s shoes in ~ Oil Grain and Satin. It will pay you to order sample © 5 cases as they are every one of them a money-getter. S still handle our line of specialties in Men’s and Women’s = shoes. - S We still handle the best rubbers—Lycoming and Key- © ss stone—and Felt Boots and Lumbermen’s Socks. a : Geo. H. Reeder & Co., a 19 South Ionia Street, ca a Grand Rapids, Mich. sie VVUYYOoYeYYadQaagdad)®d)A Q ’ Fit and Quality Are the two essential Features combined in the... HARRISBURG LINE OF LADIES SHOES HIRTH, KRAUSE & CO., MICHIGAN STATE AGENTS, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Correspondence solicited. — sapere =e TENDENCY OF TRADE. Is It Toward a Lower Standard of Morality? A shoe manufacturer who owns a large factory, does a good business and is accounted successful, sat in an arm- chair in his office, looked me square in the eye and said in all seriousness and with deliberation: ‘“‘Business is coming to that pass where its devotees, to hold their own, must lie and steal, cheat and rob, and the bigger robbers they are the more successful—God save the mark—will they be.’’ This manufacturer is generally re- ferred to as the soul of honor and up- rightness. He is not a pessimist, but a genial, pleasant gentleman with few complaints His goods have a reputa- tion for honesty If he were alone in this belief that business men must lie and _ steal to make money, the remark would hardly merit attention, but he isn’t. Hardly a week passes that similar comment is not heard in some quarter. Is it true? Does it correctly indicate the condition? Is business coming to mean robbery and must the business man of the future be a liar and a thief? In Japan caste has for centuries classed a merchant as the lowest in the social scale. Is this caste to be sanc- tioned by tradesmen in enlightened America? I don’t believe it. The other day I visited a furniture store with a friend. A smooth sales- man showed us an elegantly finished bed room suit. He swore it was solid mahogany and offered it for $45! Mar- veling at this extraordinary bargain, I pulled open a drawer and inspected it. Across the front of the drawer a nar- row dark line proved the fellow a liar. The mahogany was the thinnest of veneers. Now, according to the theory of my friend the shoe manufacturer, this clerk should be a gleaming success. Within an hour he was convicted of fully a dozen lies of the first magnitude—and lies that he stuck to manfully. But do you suppose I would buy a dollar’s worth from that clerk unless ] was dead sure from my own knowledge that I was getting good goods at a fair price? Do you suppose, if I had bought that suit believing it to be solid mahogany and had afterward discovered it to be simply veneer, that I would have had any faith in that store in future? That store is tabooed so far as I am concerned—and there are thousands like me. Does this mean that the liar and the thief is going to be the successful mer- chant? Without a doubt the craze for cheap- ness and an insane competition have transformed many a shoe man intoa liar almost against his will. He has imitated the furniture man and put a thin veneer on a cheap sole, or painted it to represent oak. He has put in leatherboard counters and_ inner- soles and guaranteed them solid leather, He has substituted sheepskin that is smooth and plump for kid in quarters and vamps, with a reinforcement per- haps of cheap lining cemented to it. His linings are flimsy stuff stiffened with starch. He has used the cheap- est thread and the shoe throughout is a lie. To sell such rubbish a man must lie like a trooper. He couldn’t sell it and MICHIGAN TRADESMAN tell the truth about it. No one buta robber would take a poor woman's money for such a cheat. And how long will that merchant exist —outside of a city, where he has a wide field to work for victims? How long could you hold your own trade with shoddy of this character? You buy and sell a man’s shoe as a welt. It has a cheap, flimsy sole at- tached to the shoe by a strip of leather sewed all the way around. Or maybe the sole is actually nailed on after a channel is raised. Paper or leatherboard counters, shoddy heels and a rotten up- per complete a shoe that in a couple of weeks falls all to pieces. What is the consumer going to do about it? Will he remember that he only paid a dollar and a quarter for it and that he should expect nothing bet- ter? You know what he will do. You know how many hours will elapse be- fore an angry customer rushes in with maledictions on the head of the manu- facturer and on your own head and with a demand for another pair. If he fails to get them his future shoe purchases are likely to be made somewhere else. If he does get them he is pretty sure to be sore on that particular make and to condemn it for years to come. Is lying profitable? Is it going to pay a manufacturer to turn out goods whose chief feature is shoddy? A friend told me some time ago that when he came to St. Louis in 1891 he was attracted by the advertising of a certain store on a special line of shoes of a good fair price, the strength of the advertisements centering on the dura- bility and wear of the same. He purchased a pair of the shoes ad vertised. They were praised lavishly by the salesman. They gave no Satisfaction whatever. That was six years ago, yet this friend of mine remembers it as if it were only last month. He should have permitted the merchant to make the loss good, but he didn’t. He was disgusted, and you couldn’t drive him into that store to-day. He says be was cheated. Is this the sort of thing that proves the necessity of lying and stealing in business? In St. Louis there is a shoe store that is probably making faster progress than any other. Not ten days ago two manufacturers complained to me that this store demanded and obtained too much for its money. One said he could scarcely make a profit. The other said he couldn’t build a better shoe for the money than the retailer bought. That store isn’t building trade by a deceptive policy, -Eut by giving good values at reasonable prices. On any other basis I thoroughly be- lieve that store will fall behind. There is an old and trite saying, ac- credited to Abraham Lincoln, to the effect that you can’t fool all of the peo- ple all of the time—and | believe it is true. If you are dependent on steady trade and transient trade is of small propor- tions you cannot afford to deceive. My friend, the manufacturer first quoted, may believe differently, but I doubt if he does. The numerous peo- ple who tell you that a man must steal to make money are usually getting along pretty well and living honest, as the world goes. I refuse to believe that merchants are becoming a gang of swindlers, thieves, robbers and liars. There is one thing, however, of which I am _ firmly con- vinced, and that is that the more mer- chanis there are who turn thieves and liars, the better est dealer who is progressive and shrewd.—Shoe and Leather Gazette. ——_>_2.____ New Trick to Draw Trade. On a street off one of the main thoroughfares a plainly clad young man stood gazing into the window of a shoe store. A messenger boy, thinking the object of the young man’s attention must be something worth seeing, stopped and gazed, too. The pair were joined by aclerk on his way to lunch, and presently quite a little crowd had swarmed up. There was nothing spe- cial to see, after all; just tiers of very commonplace shoes, with labels an- nouncing their prices. people in the crowd toy monkeys, or a live sparrow —the lat- | ter is a great curiosity in a window— they passed on. One or two, perhaps, went into the shop for further inspection of some pair of shoes that had caught | their fancy. The young man waited until] the crowd had quite melted away. Then he strolled on to the next corner. A straggling group of men _ turned past him and toward the shoe shop. He overtook them and walked briskly ahead until he reached the window that seemed to attracthim. There he stopped short and began to gaze at the shoes with an earnestness that was conspicu- | ous. Every one of the crowd following | paused to investigate the attraction. One of them went into the store to look turther. The rest went on, the young man with them as far as the corner. A dozen times an hour, all through that afternoon, was the performance re- peated. entered the store. ‘Everything satisfactory, I hope?’’ | he said the door. it will be for the hon- | As fast as the | wd found that it | wasn't one of those idiotic mechanical | | address | | ‘‘Quite so. Come again to-morrow,’’ }was the answer And the well-dressed | individual handed the youth a large white coin. << ee a Why They Were There. Miss Gooiwell—How de do, Mr. Howland? By the way, I saw you at | church Sunday. | Mr. Howland—Yes, I | tire Saturday. | with your wheel? | - >. | The things that we are positively cer- |tain of are few, and very seldom in our | favor. punctured my What was the matter |BULLDOG, OPERA LAST No. 151, Men’s Fine Satin Calf ved, Cylinder fitted. Outside ths ia Lop. Bright raised evelets, sn ir jiece sole ieather counter, soli “el } dog, Opera, Coin, Enzlish o or Globe, Glaze or French plain ls or Co gress. Order sampie case anc sertion that this is the BEST © > Spurt Advertising. Spurt advertising, like a short-winded | race horse, never wins the race. Just | as well move your store every three | months as to do spurt advertising. Peo- | ple may not need what you sell just | now, but they will sooner or later, and if when they do want it they don’t find your advertisement where they first saw | it, they will naturally conclude you have | President, Tuos. T. Bares: Secretary, M. B quit business. What a salesman is to Ve; tea Gh fas, your business just such is your adver- ci tisement. Each sells your goods, and Owosso Business Men’s Association you cannot prosper without both. President, A. D. WHIPPLE; Secretary, G. T. Camp er BELL: Treasurer, W. E. COLLINS. > The Point of View. ‘*What is interest?’’ “Interest is what a man pays you when he borrows your money.’’ ‘*What is usury?’’ Usury is what you have man when you borrow his money J i ABSOLUTE PURE GROUND SPICES, BAKING POWDER BUTCHERS’ SUPPLIES, ETC. FOR THE TRADE. THE VINKEMULDER COMPANY, PHONE 55s. 418=420 S. Division St., Grand Rapids. Elgin System of Creameries It will pay tigate our pla 1 visit factor tempk: reamery or Cheese Factory. All suppl furnished at na olicited ny } . os sa . lowest prices. Correspondence Jackson Retail Grocers’ Association W. H, Por Rowe... | President, Gro. E. Lewis: secretary TER; Treasurer, J. L. PETERMANN | | Lansing Retail Grocers’ Association President, F. B. JouHnson: Secretary, A. M DARLING; 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 Alpena Business Men’s Association President, F. W. Grucurist; eecretary, C L. PARTRIDGE uss aie Grand Rapids Retail Meat Dealers’ Association oe ¥ 3) President, L. J. Katz: Secretary, Puriip HILBER: . J. HUFForD Treasurer. S. J € i building a ( oe Pir A MODEL CREAMERY OF THE TRUE SYSTEM True Dairy Supply Company, 303 to 309 Lock Street, 4 Syracuse, New York. Contractors and Builders of Butter and Cheese Factories, Manufacturers and Dealers in Supplies. Or write R. E. STURGIS, General Manager of Western Office, Altegan, [lich. 14 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Fruits and Produce. Reform Begins at Home. The Chicago Grocers’ Criterion is terribly exercised over the fact that some Michigan fruit growers practice deception in preparing their fruit for market and actually place the large ap- ples and peaches on the top of the package. ‘‘I’m not denyin’ the women’s foolish,’’ remarked Mrs. Poyser. ‘‘God Almighty made ’em so to match the men.’’ The Tradesman is not inclined to deny the truth of the charge against Michigan fruit growers, but insists that it is hardly consistent for a Chicago journal to file a complaint of this kind, when it is remembered that a large part of the Michigan fruit which finds an outlet through the Chicago market is picked and packed under the personal direction and supervision of Chicago men. If the observant growers happen to remember some of the tricks taught them by their Chicago customers and practice the same tactics on purchasers of subsequent shipments, it ill becomes Chicago men to complain over the exist- ence of a custom which they themselves inaugurated and profited by. The Tradesman recently had its at- tention called to a complaint of this character, registered by a Chicago house, investigation disclosing the fact that the fruit had been originally shipped by the grower in bushel bas- kets and repacked in fifth bushel bas- kets—six to the bushel—by the enter- prising Chicago dealer, who, when ac- cused of selling fruit irregularly packed, attributed the presence of the large fruit at the top of the package to the craftiness of the farmer instead of to the chicanery of the dealer himself. If the Criterion will pardon the sug- gestion, the Tradesman admonishes its Chicago contemporary to inaugurate a crusade against the dozens of fraudu- lent and dishonest commission houses in the Windy City which are continually soliciting consignments from Michigan shippers by offering to pay Io per cent. more than the goods are actually worth —a practice which is quite as reprehen- sible, by the way, as the awful sin of placing the big fruit on the top of the package. True reform begins at home, and if the time ever comes when the Criterion shall have done for Chicago what the Tradesman has done for Grand Rapids—expvused and driven out of business the dishonest produce dealers —the Tradesman will cheerfully join the Criterion in a crusade to put an end to the represensible practice—intro- duced in Michigan by Chicago dealers —of skillfully exploiting the choice apples at the top of the basket. —___> 0. Farmers as Cheese Exporters. From the Montreal Trade Bulletin. After the many failures that have been experienced by farmers attempting to run the whole business of the Gran- ger societies about eighteen or twenty years ago down to the present time, one would naturally suppose that the re- peated adverse results arising there- from in pecuniary sense would have deterred them from going beyond their legitimate sphere by trying to do the middleman’s business as weil as their own. The latest instance of farmers talking about starting in the export trade, refers to some of the members of the Frontenac Cheese Board, who, mad- dened at the chance thev lost by refus- ing the good prices offered them some time ago, have determined to ship the cheese on their own account to the Eng- lish market, and it is understood that their representative was in the city last week making financial arrangements to/| the la have them shipped past the regular commission houses in order to get the benefit of that part of the business. Jf farmers had experienced a poor season and were driven to their wits’ ends in order to realize a profit on their cheese industry, we could have better under- stood their present efforts as a desper- ate resort to enter into the business of the middlemen and shippers; but the fact is that farmers never had a more prosperous year for marketing their cheese than during the present one, prices from the beginning of the season having been exceptionally good, and when in addition it is considered that the production this year has increased about 33 per cent., producers should be the last to grumble at the recent reduc- tion in prices, which still show them a fair profit. Regarding the cheese which the Frontenac farmers intend shipping, we hope they will do well, and show good returns; but we think we are not exaggerating in saying that it will be about the first consignment of cheese on grangers’ account that ever paid; while on the other hand, the fact of farmers’ shipping cheese on their own account outside of the regular channels, will be apt to give a false impression of the situation on this side, as it will nat- urally be inferred by English buyers that if Canadian farmers are commenc- ing to ship cheese on their own ac- count, it is because they cannot find a market at any price, and the inference will be that stocks here are much heav- ier than they actually are. It is to be hoped, however, that the reported ship- ment of about 1,600 boxes on factory- men’s account will not have the bad effect on the other side which some fear will he produced when it gets to its des- tination and is known generally through- out the trade there. 2 6. Largest Apple Orchard in the World. Geo. M. Noble, Vice-President of the largest financial institution in Topeka, recently remarked to a reporter: ‘The largest apple orchard in the world is in Kansas. It comprises 1,300 acres, and in a single season the crop of apples has brought the owner $40,000. Kansas people are beginning to get a large revenue from such by-products of the land. A few years ago there was little or no money made from a source that now brings in millions—the dairy and poultry business. These industries are now conducted on scientific prin- ciples, and are being taken hold of by college-bred men with special training. The State is enjoving an era of wonder- ful prosperity. The stories in the press of the rush of farmers to pay off mart- gages have not been exaggerated. The farmers have money to cancel their debts and are getting free of incum- brances on their property.’’ —~>-0 -@ ---- Microbes Used in Making Butter. The culture of the micrococus for use in creameries is now commercielly propagated in bouillon in specially- constructed flasks. When ready for shipment the culture is transferred to sterilized bottles under aseptic condi- tions and hermetically sealed by means of sterilized corks and melted paraffine. Put up in this way, the culture may be kept for an indefinite time without dan- ger of infection by any other organism. Experiments made on a commercial scale show that cream ripened with the aid of fresh, pure cultures of these or- ganisms produces generally better but- ter than the same cream ripened in the usual way. The new species has the name of micrococus _ butyri-aroma- faciens, and its extensive use is pre- dicted in the near future. —_—___o0>_____ The number of Chinese in San Fran- cisco is about 20,000, including 2,500 women. Of these women about 1,500 are slaves in the fullest sense of the word, being sold at from $150 to $3,500 each, according to age and looks. A ‘‘humane’’ police club has been placed on the market by a New York firm. It remains to be seen what the effect humane or otherwise will be when placed on the cranium of a breaker of Ww. M. R. ALDEN, BUTTER Handled only on Commission. EGGS On Commission or bought on track. 98 S. Division St., Grand Rapids. Cranberries Grapes Celery Onions Apples | All kinds of VEGETABLES Ask for prices upon carlots or less, The Vinkemulder Company, Grand Rapids, Mich. MILLER & TEASDALE CO. FRUIT AND PRODUCE BROKERS BEANS ONIONS i CABBAGE 601 NORTH THIRD ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. Consignments solicited. Advances made. Reference: American Exchange Bank, St. Louis. OUR POTATOES Harris & Frutchey are the only exclusive dealers in BUTTER and EGGS in Detroit. They can handle your shipments to the best advantage and will pay cash for eggson track at your station. 60 Woodbridge St., W. Telephone 2524. 350 High St. Potatoes -- Beans -- Onions We are in the market daily; buy and Sell Potatoes and Beans, carlots; if any to offer, write or wire, stating what you have, how soon can ship. MOSELEY BROS., Established 1876. Wholesale Seeds, Potatoes, Beans, Fruits. 26-28-30-32 Ottawa St.. Grand Rapids, [lich. SEEDS BEST GRADES. AND PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. Full line of light Grass Seeds, etc. Popeorn car lots or less. Write us... 24 and 26 North Division St., Grand Rapids, Michigan. SEED CO. CLOVER wf TIMOTHY ALSYKE Will buy or sell Beans, Clover Seed, Alsyke, ALFRED J. BROWN CONTENTS PRESERVED wncroiecs ( 7M STORAGE OR SHIPPING. now u:ed. ANUISEDUC FIDPE Packads 60. Manufacturer of Packages for marketing Lard, Butter, Jelly Mincemeat, etc. Pay for themselves in securing higher prices. Always clean and attractive. Furnished with your advertisement printed upon them Cheaper than packages 187-189 Canal St. Grand Rapids, Mich. . ae eo THE BANANA. How and Where it Is Grown and Gathered. From the Grocery World. Prior to the Cuban war nearly all of the bananas which came to the United States were the product of Cuba. In days of peace Cuba alone sent us 2,000,000 bunches of bananas yearly. So extensive was the industry of that island, indeed, that Cuba was becoming practically given over to banana-grow- ing, and hundreds of thousands of dol- lars of American money went there every year !n return for the fruit. Cu- ban bananas continued to come during 1895, but after that the trade had to be abandoned because of the revolution- ary complications. At present absolutely no bananas come tu this country from Cuba. The industry has been taken up where Cuba left off by others of the West India group, notably Jamaica and Porto Rico. The business paid the Cuban planters so well that nearly everybody went into it in the other islands named, as well as in Mexico and Central America, and this increase in the supply has seemed to cause a corresponding increase in the American demand. It is probable that the consumption of bananas in the United States for 1897 will be between 15,000,000 and 20,000,000 bunches, of which Jamaica alone sent 4,000,000. The banana is a very beaithtul fruit, and is recommended by _ physicians everywhere. Where several years ago it was only eaten in the natural state, to- day it is cooked and variously prepared in several ways, and has come to be one of the standard foods for the table. visit to the banana-growing and shipping districts of Jamaica is a very interesting experience. The boats en- gaged in the industry are coasting ves- sels which can anchor immediately alongside the wharves of the island, and the fruit is loaded directly upon them. Most of them carry from 20,000 to 30,000 bunches every trip, which means probably from 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 bananas. The boats are both loaded and unloaded with the greatest possible quickness, as there is no more perish- able fruit than the banana, and a few hours lost may mean the destruction of an entire cargo On the days when the ships are being loaded the bananas pour into the whart in comparatively small quantities from ali uf the surrounding sections. They MICHIGAN TRADESMAN possible time to her American destina- tion. The boats, considering their primitive character, can make very tair time, and can unload at either Phila- delphia or New York within six days atter the fruit is cut, making the actual trip in three or four days. Several American firms also run a line of steam- ers, and these bring bananas directly to Phiiadelphia and New York. The actual loading of the regular banana vessels iS a very systematic business. As each string of the fruit is brought on deck it is classed and counted and assorted with the particular lot to which its quality entitles it. The counters sit beside the rail and operate little automatic machines which regis- ter the exact number of bunches put in- to each load, so that an accurate tally is constantly kept of the contents of the ship. As a rule, bananas from these islands are picked green, and many of them reach the Philadelphia and New York markets in that condition, being allowed to ripen in the storing rooms of the job- bers. If the fruit were picked ripe it would be past hope by the time it reached the markets. The artificial ripening affects the flavor to some ex- tent. In the banana’s own country this fruit is of great importance besides its uses asafruit. The dried leaves are used as packing material, and the fresh leaves are used to shade young coffee seedlings in the nursery beds. The young leaves have a medical use also, being used for dressing blisters, for which their soft smoothness admirably adapts them. The ash of the leaves, when burned, makes a very good soap substitute, and a solution of the ash makes a very good salt, at a pinch. Cigarette wrappers are often made from the leaves and the juice is rich in tan- nin. Some bananas, chiefly of the red va- riety, are grown in Lower California, but not at a profit to the grower. ——__~>_4.__ An Attack of the Entire Line. A man who had read advertisements of a gas attachment guaranteed to save 50 per cent. and make no dirt went to the office of the gas company and bought the thing. The man who took the money said the article would go up the next day. The purchaser waited four days. Then he wrote something on a postal card and mailed it. Then he waited two days. After this he wrote Convicted and Fined for Using Trad- ing Stamps. Washington Correspondence Chicago Record. For several months a new system of trading has been in vogue in Washing- ton, knowr as ‘“‘the stamp plan.’? A customer going into a store which be- longs to the association is given a Io cent stamp with every dollar’s worth of merchandise purchased. That stamp is accepted in payment for other mer- chandise purchased at a central agency conducted by the manager of the asso- Ciation. This system has become quite popular, but has been complained of by merchants who have not adopted it, and at their instigation the authorities ar- rested the manager and one of the most prominent merchants in town on the charge of conducting a gift enterprise in vivolation of an act of Congress. The defendants were convicted and _ fined $100 each, but their attorney gave no- tice of an appeal, and they were re- leased upon bonds of $500 until a test case may be carried to the upper courts i6 to determine the constitutionality of the law. The counsel for the stamp company argued that the offering ot a premium equally to all customers is not a viola- tion of the law, because the element of chance does not enter into the trans- action—the merchant simply gives the customer a discount or a rebate upon the purchase price. He _ holds that if the stamp system is unlawful, the Rochdale system and all other co-oper- ative enterprises are equally so, and that tea merchants and others who give away China and glassware and chromos are guilty of a violation of the law. Sev- eral soap companies and cigar dealers offer premiums for patronage in the same manner. The stamp system is in use in several other cities, and the manager claims its legality has never before been questioned. It will be sev- eral months before, the Court of Ap- peals can hear the case, but the de- cision will be a matter of general in- terest. BARNETT BROTHERS Are still at their old location, 159 South Water Street, Chicago, in the center of the largest fruit market in the United States, with ample room. occupying the entire building. handling ail kinds of Well equipped for business, they are still in the front in FRUITS DEPOSITS A‘T PRINCIPAL POINTS. Cape Cod Cranberries Stencils furnished on application. Very bright; good sellers; crop short. Will probably advance in price. Hubbard Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Red and Yellow Onions, Spanish Onions, Quinces, Kiefer Pears, Honey, Lemons, Oranges, Bananas. BUNTING & CO, Grand Rapids. R. HIRT, Jr., Market St., Detroit. # Butter and Eggs wanted x Will buy same at point of shipment, or delivered, in small or large lots. Write for particulars. Seca ee We age ts of |@ letter. No answer. Then he wrote) @m@M@RONCHORGE CORON OEONORONONOROROHONOHOROROROROROROE oe . - . — pallida another and this is the way the envelope = e unique construction, ofte wate OF on. sddoasnd - cattie. The few bunches which each os : . ANCHOR BRAND e cart brings are hustled over the vessel’s Tice President, | a - side into the hold, and are packed away Secretary, Pas a a there in compact rows. When a vesssel Beak Secoes ee . e secures an insufficient quantity of Cashier or 2 e bananas at any one wharf, she sails Clerk of the a Z aiong the coast until sufficient fruit is| The next day the article was deliv- 5 Bs e obtained. When this is done the fruit]/ered. An hour after an inspector called] § Wil please your customers and make you money. . is loaded by rafts, which pole frem the|to see if the article had been properly} @ Popular prices prevail. Ask for quotations. a shore to the ship. placed. The same day another employe| ® 9 This process is continued until the|called to ask if the inspector had been S F. J. DETTENTHAL ER, . vessels are loaded to the hatches. When |there. The next day the company sent} @ a” the storage space is exhausted the ship|a letter asking if the work was satisfac- 5 117-119 MONROE STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. e gets under way and makes the very best | tory. OU ORORRONOHOECEOHONOTONCEONOREHONOZONOHeHOHOBeZONOHS iS SY ng iri n 7 i AAT SE = Sas SE ~ NE} ~~ Cl Do you want to know all about us? Write to Corn Exchange National Bank, Philadelphia, Pa. (SE (cS aw) DN Ed QZ o =] (eS Fourth National Bank, Grand Rapids. W. D. Hayes, Cashier, Hastings National Bank, Hastings, Mich. D.C. Oakes, Banker, Coopersville, Mich. SASS ASSES EGNGo i| | Sie StS aSis AGEN Established 1852. RICE. USIEST.#' EST Commission House in Philadelphia. II LIE AE ILLES ILI IIIS IIS EIS Sais SHSsassaSssaassaSss Cc. M. DRAKE. CES | SSSSeSsese S W. R. BRICE. ISK EXGNSS| Butter amen i : ee i Ko i Hoos Poultry TSS sS3 I6 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN MERCHANDISING IN JAPAN. Trade Carried on Under Control of Guilds or Associations. Clay MacCauley in Commercial Bulletin. For trade organizations in their per- fected form Americans may look to Japan. All trades are ruled by guilds. The origin of these guilds is of such ancient date that one cannot fix the time. For many centuries it has been the practice in Japan to pass a trade from father to son. Whatever trade the father followed the son naturally took up. So it came about that that particu- lar line of work became the particular privilege of that family. This was the custom when the nation was under the old feudal system and each province or feudal dependency was a nation of it- self. if, tor example, a family ina province were potters, any man in that province not of that tamily and wish- ing to be a potter would have to be adopted by that family, taking the fam- ily name and dropping hisown. There is now a noted family of artists, the Kanos, who for generations have been at the top in Japanese art. But it must not be understood that these are a suc- cession of fathers and sons. It is, rather, that the elder Kano artists have adopted favorite pupils and so not blood, but skill has determined the make-up of the family; and no one not familiar with their customs has any idea of the extent to which this matter of adoption is carried nor yet the effect it has upon trade. The guild, arising from this ancient custom, has come to be a close corpora- tion of such power as to control all busi- ness. For example, :f a man wishes to start in the drug business independent- ly, without joining the druggists’ guiid, he will find himself unable in the first place to buy goods with which to stock his store. If any concern is so reckless as to sell him, whether that concern be a native or a foreign house, it will be most rigorously boycotted. Foreign merchants have come to exercise great care about this matter. Two or three such concerns pave been made exam- ples of by these native guilds. One, a concern backed by the Rothschilds, at- tempted to fight the guilds, but it made no headway. At last it had to com- promise and submit to the demands of the native organizations. The effect of these guilds on trade is not such as to hamper trade disastrously. The kingdom is so shut up that the guilds conserve trade and keep it within old channels and at an even gait. Manufacturing, wholesaling and retail ing there differ much from ours. There are no great factories as here, except that in recent years the demand for white cotton cloth has led to the estab- lishment of some cotton factories. But the manufacture of silk, for example, is Carried on throughout a whole village. Every house in the viliage is an integral part of the factory, the family living and spinning or weaving in its own lit- ile house. Goods are not sold from manufacturers through jobbers, but di- rect to retailers or, in some cases, through sma!! wholesale distributers, The Japanese have peculiar ideas about prices. One can often buy at re- tail for less than at wholesale. The merchant who is willing to sell a sin- gle article for a certain sum argues that if you want a half dozen or a hundred you want them more than you do the one, and, therefore, he can get more out of you. In the ordinary retail shops, or in the night fairs, the merchants al- ways ask you a higher price than they expect to get. The difference they settle by dickering. At the night fairs the merchant wi!] ask about ten times the amount he will finally take. The merchant of Old Japan was a peddler and carried his wares about to his customers. Old Japan still com- prises almost all the kingdom outside the larger cities. One will still see the traveling merchant in all country places. Yet even in Old Japan shops for the sale of vegetables, rice, fish and such foods are common. In New japan, which is but about a quarter of a century old and exists side by side with the old, will be found bazaars, which are in a way the equiv- alent of the department store. These are large buildings in which are numer. ous Stalls,each rented by a man handling one line of goods. This stall may be only a sample room, the merchant who rents it having his stock of goods in a warehouse at a distance from the bazaar. In these bazaars prices are fixed by agreement and they do not vary. Some the larger stores also have the ‘‘one- price’’ system. Caste has cut much figure with trade in Japan. Up to twenty-five or thirty years ago the castes in the country ran like this: (1) The imperial family; (2) nobles of imperial blood; (3) the feudal barons; (4) soldiers; (5) farmers; (6) artisans; (7) merchants; (8) skin deal- ers and scavengers. This latter class were not considered a social class, be- ing counted outside the pale of society. This class is called the ‘‘eta,’’meaning outcasts or pariahs. Merchants, then, were the lowest class recognized in so- ciety. This graduation is being broken by the New Japan, but it must be re- membered that New Japan is but a small fraction of the total population of the kingdom. There is no such thing as a credit system in the general business in Japan. The merchant may trust you for an hour or two, or until to-morrow; but when you come you must come with the coin. They do not want a bank check nor any kind of paper. Hard cash is what they want to see in exchange for their goods. One may have to carry a cumbersome bag of money ahout with him if he wants to do much shopping. Out in the country the old brass coins are still used to some extent, but silver currency on a decimal system is the national currency. The first of this month the nation went upon a gold basis. They will now use gold and government bank notes, while silver will be used only as token money. Bank checks are coming into use in a very limited way in the larger cities. Oe Got the Wrong Number. A young woman who lives at No. 17 Blank street left an order ata downtown grocery and when the time for the de- livery wagon to appear had passed she grew anxious and hastened to the near- est telephone. : Perhaps in her nervousness she spoke indistinctly to the exchange girl. Any- way this is the conversation which en- sued : ‘‘Hello! Why didn’t you send your wagon to No. 17 Blank street?’’ ‘“Wait a moment—Hello! I don’t find any such street on our order book, What's the name of the party?’ ‘“The name is Wigglesworth. I gave the order myseif.’’ ‘That's funny. Old person or young person?’’ ‘“ Young person.’’ ‘‘What style did you order?’’ ‘*What style? Why, I ordered a lot of things and you promised they'd come up on the first wagon. ’’ ‘*Say, I guess you’ve made a mis- take.’’ "No, yours, ”’ ‘‘Who do you think you're talking to?’’ ‘‘Why, to Simpson—the grocer.’’ ‘No, you’re not. You're talking to Thompson, the undertaker. ’’ Br-r-r-r-r-and the bell rang off. > 3oe - The Widow Was All Right. ‘‘T want you to take a couple o’ chances on a poor widow's cookstove— 50 cents a ticket.’’ ‘* But what’s the poor widow going to do without her cookstove?’’ ‘‘Oh, she’s moved into a house where they have a gas range.’’ He Got a Fit. guaranteed a fit, I haven’t. The mistake is Customer—— You didn’t you? Tailor—i did. Customer—Well, the only fit about these clothes was the one my wife had when she saw ‘em. Words Whose Meanings Vary. Of special interest to the exporting merchants of the United States is the compilation recently issued by the State Department of the weights and meas- ures of foreign countries. All the in- formation given is valuable and some of it is decidedly curious. Thus, the word ‘‘barrel’’ in Spain, used alone, means !00 pounds of raisins; but in Malta it is the official customs term for 11.4 gallons. The word ‘‘candy’’ in India means 500 pounds in Madras and 529 pounds in Bombay. In the Spanish language ‘“pie’’ means a measure equal to nine- tenths of the English foot. On the other hand, a person calling for a ‘‘sho,’’ pronounced ‘‘shoe,’’ in Japan receives one and six-tenths quarts of something. In Germany the word ‘‘last’’ refers to two metric tons or 4,400 pounds Eng- lish; but in England it stands for 2% bushels of dry malt. ‘*Dun’’ is Japan- ese for one inch and ‘‘li’’ Chinese for 2,115 feet. In Palestine ‘‘rottle’’ means 6 pounds, but only 544 pounds in the neighboring country, Syria. ‘‘Seer’’ is Indian for 1 pound and 13 ounces. ‘‘Salm’’ is Mal- tese for 490 pounds and ‘‘poud’’ Rus- sian for 36 pounds A ‘‘catty’’ in China, Japan and Java means 1'4 pounds but in Sumatra it means nearly twice that weight. The word ‘‘coyau’’ is Sarawak for 3 pounds and Siamese for 2'4 pounds. The Spanish word ‘‘fanega’’ has probably the most diversified meaning of any in the list. Standard Spanish dictionaries describe it as a common unit of dry measure, nearly equivalent to the English bushel, and so in truth it is in Spain, but in Chili it means 2% bushels, in Uruguay 3.88 bushels, in Venezuela and Central America 1% bushels. In Colombia the word has, for the most part, retained its original meaning, but locally the usage varies; thus, on the West Coast, a fanega of salt is 110 pounds and in El Choco a fanega of corn is only 32 pounds. Here it may be parenthetically remarked that the Spanish language abounds in words of a metaphorical meaning. Thus from *“fanega’' a bushel is derived ‘‘fane- gada’’ a small farm and ‘‘a fanegadas’’ abundance or plenty. A farmer asked about his crops would reply, in case the yield was abundant, ‘‘a fanegadas,’’ and it would be equally proper to say of a man who had money to burn, ‘‘plata a fanegadas,’’ meaning that he had bushels of money. ‘‘Arroba’’ is a measure of weight meaning 32'4 pounds in Brazil and 25% pounds throughout the rest ot South America. ‘‘Arshure’’ is a Russian yard of 28 English inches. Most European countries have adopted the metric sys- tem and metres; kilos and litres are in common use, but some queer names of widely different meanings still linger in Denmark and Sweden. For example, ‘‘tonde’’ in Denmark means 3.94 bush. els, while ‘‘tunna’’ in Sweden means 4% bushels. Again, ‘‘tondland’’ in Den- mark means 1.36 acres, while ‘‘tunn- land’’ in Sweden means 1.22 acres. —_—__> 2. A Berlin genius has asked a conces- sion from the municipality for a novel automatic machine. His idea is to es- tablish at various points penny-in-the- slot machines by which bicycles may be attached to a chain, so that they can- not be lost or stolen when left for a few moments. FOUNG ab Last aed Gongdon’s Gider Saver and Fruit Preservative Compound Guaranteed to keep your cider and fruits pure and No salicylic acid or ingredients injurious to the health. sweet without changing their flavor or color. Send for circulars to manufacturers. Jd. L. Gongdon & Go. N. WOHLEFRELDER & C PENTWATER, MICHIGAN. *> WHOLESALE GROCERS and COMMISSION MERCHANTS 399-401-403 HIGH ST. EAST., - DETROIT, MICHIGAN. CHEESE, BUTTER and EGGS. Long Distance Telephone 4772. Consignments wanted. HERMANN C. NAUMANN & CO. ARE AT ALL TIMES IN THE MARKET FOR FRESH EGGS, BUTTER BEANS, APPLES, ONIONS, POTATOES, BAGAS, POULTRY, GAME, ETC. Write for Particulars. 33 Woodbridge Street W., DETROIT, MICH. MILLER BROS., MFRS. OF THE DUIENTIFIG BEAN PICKER ROCHESTER, MICH. ar Lots: References: Chicago. cago. ankers: Write for Tags and Stenci/s. COYNE BROTHERS WHOLESALE COMMISSION MERCHANTS 161 S. Water St , Chicago. BUTTER, EGGS, POULTRY, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 9 POTATORS, APPLES, BRANS, ONIONS W. M. Hoyt Co., Wholesale Grocers, W. J. Quan & Co., Wholesale Grocer, Chi- Bradstreet and Dun’s Agencies. Merchants Nantional Bank, Chicago. Mention this Paper when Writing. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 17 CommercialTravelers Michigan Knights of the Grip. President, Jas. F HaMMELL, Lansing; Secretary, D. C. SLaeut, Flint; Treasurer, CHas. McNo try, Jackson. Michigan Commercial Travelers’ Association. President, S. H. Hart, Detroit: Secretary and Treasurer, D. Morris, Detroit. United Commercial Travelers of Michigan. Grand Counselor, F. L. Day. Jackson: Grand Secretary, G. S. Vacmore, Detroit; Grand Treas- urer, GEO. A. REYNOLDS, Saginaw. Michigan Commercial Travelers’ Mutual Acci- dent Association. President,’ A. F, Peake, Jackson: Secretary and Treasurer, Geo. F. Owen, Grand Rapids. Board of Directors—F. M. Tyzer, H. B. Farr- CHILD,Jas. N. BRADFORD, J. HENRY DAWLEY,GEO. J. HEINZELMAN, Cuas. S. RoBINSON. Lake Superior Commercial Travelers’ Club. President, W. C. Brown, Marquette; Secretary and Treasurer, A. F. Wrxson, Marquette. They Asked for Bread—and Got a Stone. The Central Passenger Association has modified the conditions governing the use of the 1,000 mile interchange- able ticket so as to simplify the ticket considerably. Commissioner Donald has sent out notices to that effect of which the following is an extract: The contracts of the mileage and ex- change tickets have been so amended as not to require the user’s signature in the presence of the ticket agent thereby enabling the holder to affix his signature to the mileage strip at such time and under such circumstances as best meets his convenience to arrange through the services of a messenger or hotel porter to procure tickets and bag- gage checks in advance of arrival at station. The condition limiting exchange tickets to a specified term is dispensed with. The amended form will be valid to begin a continuous passage to desti- nation by any train on date issued as indicated by office stamps on reverse of ticket or by any train up to and in- cluding midnight of the day following such date. The concessions above granted were never asked for by the traveling men and are in the nature of an insult in- stead of a concession. All the boys have asked for is a book which shall be good on the trains and anything short of this will never be satisfactory to the rank and file of the traveling frater- nity. As repeatedly stated by the Tradesman, the traveling men are will- ing that the railroads should protect themselves in every possible manner— by the use of a photograph on the cov- ers; by adding $1o to the price of the book to keep it out of the hands of the scalpers; by scrutinizing the signature as rigidly as desirable—anything ex- cept the condition of the present book which necessitates a busy man taking the time to get the necessary ticket of the ticket agent. Under existing conditions, a very small percentage of the traveling men are using the new book where they cannot possibly avoid it, as they prefer to carry separate mileage books, the same as before. Of course, the arbitrary action of the Michigan Central and Lake Shore roads, in withdrawing the old books from sale, compels many of the boys to carry the new mileage book when they travel over either of these roads. “ It is intimated that the railroads real- ize that something must be done to mol- lify the Michigan traveling men and that, rather than submit to a special ses- sion of the Legislature, they will make an arrangement with the Central Pas- senger Association by which the use of the present book will be abolished, so far as Michigan is concerned, and in- stead thereof a book will be sold for either $20 or $30, with the photograph of the purchaser on the cover, good on the trains, but good only on the rail- roads of Michigan. This book would meet with the hearty approval of the traveling fraternity, and the Trades- man sincerely hopes that the Michigan roads will see their way clear to adopt this expedient with as little delay as possible. Unless they do so, they will be compelled to face the misfortune of a special session of the Legislature, called by the Governor for the purpose of inaugurating a flat 2 cent rate on all lines in the Lower Peninsula. ee Movements of Lake Superior Travelers. Thos. L. Hilton (Forman-Bassett- Hatch Co.) is again with us. Tom brought his bass voice along with him. H. E. Biel (Jno. Pretzlaff Hardware Co.) worked east of Marquette last week, Selden White (Henry W. King & Co.) will become a benedict this week—an- other example of the wiles of the trav- eler and how he catches the belles. This time it is an Ishpeming lady. J. W. Richards (Wm. Bingham Co.) is at work in the copper country. Will C. Brown, President of the Lake Superior Commercial Travelers’ Club, has been circulating stories detrimental to the honesty of the Treasurer, telling how the Treasurer used the Club’s funds to purchase last winter’s coal, get married last April, and, again, to take a summer’s vacation. The Treasurer confesses to all this, but swears that the President, in his official capacity as auditor of accounts, has agreed to O. K. any item charged against the Club, provided the Treasurer ‘‘divvys’’ the balance. ‘‘What could the poor Treas- urer do?’’ Lake Superior has one traveler who is spoken of very often, but not in flat- tering terms. He was never known to buy a newspaper—always borrows or asks a neighbor for half; carries more pocket lunches and buys more cheese and crackers than any forty other men on the road. At one time he was sell- ing a special brand of canned peaches to a Marquette grocer. The can was opened and sampled and, when the or- der was written down, the can was offered to the grocer for 15 cents. An- other time he offered a bagful of as- sorted dried fruit that had been carried as samples to his landlady at 5 cents a pound. Still he holds his job, does business and makes money; or, rather, saves money by his miserly ways. a Detroit Travelers Suggest Another Form of Mileage Book. Detroit, Nov. 15—At the last regular meeting of Post C, Michigan Knights of the Grip, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolved—That while we give credit to the good intentions of the Central Passenger Association to give to the traveling public a convenient and satis- factory interchangeable mileage book, yet we, members of this Association, composed of active traveling men, re- spectfully beg to point out to the Cen- tral Passenger Association, that from their point of view, there are many evi- dent shortcomings to the conditions un- der which the present interchangeable mileage book is sold and which this As- sociation sincerely trusts that the Cen- tral Passenger Association will find that it is to their, as well as to our, in- terests to have modified; and to that end we respectfully suggest that the following modifications would meet with the hearty approval of this Association, believing such modifications would con- serve the interests of the railway com- panies as well as protect our own: The absolute withdrawal of the pres- ent interchangeable mileage book and the substitution therefor of a mileage book of 1,000, 2,000 or 2,500 miles, sold outright at 2c per mile, such mileage book to have pasted thereon a photo- graph of the original purchaser and, if presented by any other than such original purchaser, such mileage to be forfeited to the Central Passenger As- sociation, J. W. Scuram, Sec’y. Gripsack Brigade. John Cooper, formerly Western Mich- igan salesman for the Schulte Soap Co., of Detroit, has engaged to cover North- ern Wisconsin for the Wolverine Soap Co., of Portland. The next meeting of the Board of Di- rectors of the Michigan Knights of the Grip will be held at Lansing, Nov. 20. It was originally intended to hold this meeting at St. Johns, but President Hammell has deemed it desirable to change the location of the meeting. At a meeting of Post E, held at Sweet's Hotel Saturday evening, Chair- man Davenport appointed Geo. F. Owen, E. A. Stowe, J. Henry Dawley, Manley Jones and Jas. N. Bradford as a committee to undertake the work of preparation for the Kalamazoo conven- tion. It was decided to hold aseries of social parties during the winter, prob- ably in Imperial hall, the first event of the series to occur on the evening of Nov. 27. The Kalamazoo traveling men are actively engaged in completing prepa- rations for the annual convention of the Michigan Knights of the Grip, which is to be held at that place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 28 and 29. The meetings of the Association will be held in the City Hall, the banquet on Tuesday evening and the ball on Wed- nesday evening being held in the Aead- emy of Music, which will be especially equipped for the purpose by means of a temporary floor put in at large ex- pense over the chairs. Business meet- ings will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and g o'clock Wednesday morning, the election of officers occur- ring at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. It is intended to provide special enter- tainment for the ladies accompanying those who attend the convention, in the shape of a musical or literary entertain- ment Wednesday afterncon. A Recep- tion Committee of twenty-five ladies and gentlemen has been appointed to undertake the work of entertainment. Unless all signs fail, the Kalamazoo meeting will be one of the largest, in point of attendance, ever held by the organization. Oe The Grain Market. The wheat market was very narrow during the past week and trading in wheat centers was very light. Both spring and winter cash wheat was strong and held very firm, owing to the small amount of contract wheat held in Chicago and the large short contracts which are out. The short interests are making great efforts to increase the amount of wheat in Chicago elevators and have done so to the extent of about 800,000 bushels during the past week. It 1s reported that all the wheat held in Duluth has been sold to go to Chi- cago and for export. Another peculiar thing that attracts the attention of the dealers is the high prices in the West. The St. Louis price on No.-2 red is g6c, the Kansas City is about the same, while the New York price is only 963c. The world’s shipments were large, be- ing 9,222,000 bushels, of which America furnished 5,446,000 bushels—about the same as she furnished the previous week. The receipts were heavy and our visible increased 3,000,000 bushels. It is not surprising that our receipts are large when we stop to consider that cash wheat is above futures, thus keeping the Northwestern elevators drained. The farmers are also fairly free sellers. It is our opinion that the situation is as strong as ever; and, if the exports con- tinue large, it will not be many weeks before the shortage will be felt. The receipts in this market were light, which is probably due to the poor roads, more than to the price. Coarse grains, as is usual, remain Stationary. Owing to the large amount of corn on hand, it cannot be brought cut of its low rut. The same is true of oats. The flour trade holds up on account of the small stocks and dealers must buy at least for their present wants. The receipts were light during the past week, being 49 cars of wheat, 2 cars of corn and 8 cars of oats. Millers are paying 85c for wheat. C. G. A. Vorer. Lansing—The D., G. R. & W. grain elevator, which has stood idle for a number of years, except an occasional opening for a short time, will soon be operated permanently. Robert Langen- backer, who has bad two years’ experi- ence in the management of the North Lansing elevator, which employs about thirty hands, will be the proprietor of the new institution, which will bear the name of the Michigan Grain Co., with ample financial backing. HOTEL WHITCOMB ST. JOSEPH, MICH. A. VINCENT, Prop. Cutler House at Grand Haven. Steam Heat. Excellent Table. Com- fertable Rooms. H. D. and P. H. TRISH, Props. THE WHITNEY HOUSE Rates $1. 0 to $1.25 per day. Complete Sanitary Improvements. Electric Lights. Good Livery in connection. State Line Telephone. Chas. E. Whitney, Prop., Plainwell, Mich. NEW REPUBLIC Reopened Nov. 25. FINEST HOTEL IN BAY CITY. Steam heat, Electric Bells and Lighting throughout. Rates, $1.50 to $2.00. Cor. Saginaw and Fourth Sts. GEO. H. SCHINDHETT, Prop. Hotel Normandie of Detroit Re- duces Rates. Determined to continue catering to popular de mand for good hotel accommodations at low prices, we reduce the rates on fifty rooms from $2.50 t $2 per day, and rooms with bath from $3.50 to $3. The popular rate of so cents per meal, established when the Normandie was first opened, continues Change of rates will in no way affect the quality, and our constant aim in the future will be, as in the past, to furnish the BEST accommodations for th« rates charged. Carr & Reeve. The New Griswold House Has NOT reduced its rates but has roo of the Newest Rooms in Detroit at $2.00 per day. Meals Fifty cents. Rooms with bath and parlor $2.50 to $3. Most popular moderate priced hotel in Michigan. Postal & Morey, Detroit, Mick. Is MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Drugs--Chemicals MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY. Term expires S. E. PARKILL, Owosso” - - Dec. 31, 1897 F. W. R. Perry. Detroit - . Dec. 31, 1895 A. C. ScHUMACHER, Ann Arhor - Dec. 31, 1899 Gro. GunprReM. lonia - Dee. 3:, 1900 L. E. REYNo.ps, St. Joseph Dec. 31, 1901 President, F. W. R. Perry, Detroit. Secretary, Geo. Gunprt™, Ionia. Treasurer, A. C. SCHUMACHER, Ann Arbor. Examination Srssions. Detroit—Tuesday, Jan. 4and 5. Grand Rapids— March 1 and 2. Star Island—June 27 and 28. Marquette—A bout S«pt. 1. Lansing— Nov. 1 and 2. All meetings will begin at 9 o'clock a.m. ex- cept the Star Island meeting, which begins at 8 o'clock p. m. MICHIGAN STATE PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION, President—A. H. Werser, Cadillac. Secretary—Cuas. Mann, Detroit Treasurer—Joun D. Muir, Grand Rapids. Medical Treatment of Toothache. Very few toothaches are incapable of permanent relief without extraction of the tooth. That operation is often the most desirable way of procuring re- lief, but it is very rarely the only way, and, on the other hand, it is only too common to find that neuralgic pain per- sists after the extraction of tooth after tooth. A toothache which is ‘‘scotched"’ by appropriate means often ceases per- manently. To attack a pain of this kind by a mere narcotic, such as opium or morphine, seems to me rather clumsy therapeutics, and we can usually find much more suitable methods. Alcohol in any form is still more objectionable. The pain of a hollow tooth may gen- erally be entirely removed by inserting in it a pledget of cotton-wool soaked in a mixture of equal parts of carbolic acid and water. A _ pledget of dry wool should be placed over the carholized wool to retain the acid. The aching usually ceases in a few minutes, but may recur after a few hours, to be again relieved on a reapplication of the car- bolic acid. A very few repetitions com- monly suffice to make the cure perma- nent. But the hollow tooth should be stopped if possible afterwards. Persons who have been for some time deprived of a proper allowance of sleep from any cause, are very liable to be painfully reminded of the existence of any bad teeth which they may happen to possess by an attack of dental neu- ralgia. If this is not soon relieved by appropriate means it tends to aggravate and perpetuate itself by still further depriving the patient of sleep. I have found the following prescription very useful in such cases: Quinine sulphate.........._. 2 grains Hydrobromic oe 15 minims Tincture -_= as... 15 minims Svrup.. ee eee cee oe ee Wee ee I ounce Thrice daily. I bave seen a raging toothache com- pletely relieved in a few minutes by a single dose of two grains of exalgin in solution, but it is a somewhat uncer- tain remedy. There is a_ kind of toothache which comes on a while after taking fvod, when the contents of the stomach are naturally acid. This is often relieved with quite astonishing rapidity by the administration of an alkali. The best way is to give a Seidlitz powder, minus about a quarter of the acid, so leaving an excess of alkali. In a typical case of this kind the pain ceases instantaneously —almost as soon as the effervescing draught is swallowed. But of all medical remedies for tooth- ache I know of none which is so suc- cessful as salicylate of sodium. I be- lieve it is especially useful in those cases where the pain is started by ‘‘tak- ing cold.’* Even in the condition which is called by dentists ‘* perios- titis,’’ where the carious tooth becomes slightly loosened, and projects beyond its neighbors, and is exquisitely tender when eating is attempted, I have often known sodium salicylate to be com- pletely and permanently successful. A dose of fifteen grains will usually re- lieve the pain very promptly, and if this is repeated every four hours the in- flammation may entirely subside, leav- ing, of course, a carious tooth to be dis- posed of according to circumstances. The addition of belladonna is often ad- vantageous. Fifteen grains of sodium salicylate with fifteen minims of tincture of belladonna will often procure re- freshing sleep instead of a night of agony. FREDERICKC. CoLey, M. D. ——~>-2 A Preventible Leak. Prof. D. M. R. Culbreth is compelled to believe that the majority of his neighbors prepare Seidlitz powers by measure, and that either their measures are slightly out of true or the making is entrusted to novices, or to the careless, indifferent individual with mind pre- occupied when applying pressure. {t is possible that the heads of stores consider such work trivial, but I am convinced that if it only received more of our attention it would be to us time well spent and money well saved. If we are to adhere to the measure, let us see that it is accurate, and that those who use it understand the amount of pressure for the requisite weight, an apt ness easily acquired by weighing differ- ent portions from time totime. It is well, also, to keep an account of the vield, in number, from each batch, as this is always a check to the work, and a satisfaction to any business man. We must not lose sight of the fact that atmospheric conditions affect, to some slight degree, the yield by measure, even although the pressure be the same. Thus in dry or hot weather the chemic- als pack more loosely, giving more powders from a specified weight; on damp, murky, or cold days the mate rials admit of closer packing, yielding a less numher. Therefore, to obtain the best results make powders when the air is dry and temperature high; but, bet- ter yet, accommodate the pressure to the weather so that the correct uniform number will always be procured from an original given weight. None of twelve druggists whose pow- ders Professor Culbreth examined used exactly the same style of wrapper. Most of them were in envelopes, all differing in size, and some wrapped and sealed in white Seidlitz paper having on the face the requisite printed matter. Iam convinced that the envelope is best, and that it should be abundantly large, to avoid cramping or pressure, hence cak- ing of contents; also that the blue and white papers should be of good size, and that very little pressure be applied with the spatula to give flatness, inas- much as these only serve to cause cak- ing, and consequently, in the mind of the purchaser, an idea of age, staleness, and deterioration. —_—___e-¢~___ Five Meetings During 1898. Ionia, Nov. 12—Examination sessions of the Michigan Board of Pharmacy will be held during 1808 as follows: Detroit—Tuesday, Jan. 4 and 5. Grand Rapids— March 1 and 2. Star Island—June 27 and 28. Marquette—About Sept. 1. Lansing—Nov. 1 and 2. All meetings will begin at 9 o'clock a.m. except the Star Island meeting, which begins at 8 o'clock p. m. GEo. .GuNDRUM, Sec’y. Bogus Barbadoes Aloes. A perusal of the lists of nearly all the wholesale drug houses shows that they still quote Barbadoes aloes. It is well known, however, that no Barbadoes aloes has been brought into England or into this country for a number of years We have received a letter from this country’s representative at Barbadoes, which reads as follows: “‘At one period a considerable export trade was done in this colony in aloes, but eventually that product, like every other minor industry here, was com- pelled to give way to the sugar cane. For many years the exportation has ceased, and only in very rare instances are aloes now collected here.’’ Would it not be well to stop this prac- tice of selling Curacoa aloes under the name of Barbadoes, and sell them for what they really are; that is, Curacoa aloes, especially as the price of the Curacoa aloes is about one-third of the price asked for the spurious, so-called Barbadoes? This practice of selling Curacoa aloes for Barbadoes aloes is of the same character as selling St. Vin- cent arrowroot for genuine Bermuda, and obtaining, in this way, three times the cost of the article. These practices seem to become so fixed by long habit that many of the trade do not consider them dishonest, but a little considera- tion shows them to be so. HowarD B. FRENCH. a The Drug Market. The changes are few and unimportant. Acids—Carbolic is firm and the prices of 1897 will be about the same in 1898. Balsams—The market is strong and importations are small. The price is advancing. Cocaine—This article has advanced 25c. Agreed prices with the manufac- turer are $3.30 in ounces, with the usual advance for smaller packages. Essential Oils—Anise and cassia are tending lower. Opium, Morphine—Both are firm but unchanged. Quinine—N. Y. has been reduced 2c, making it — same price as foreign. Golden Seal—As supplies come into market, the price is lower. Vanilla Beans—Have been advanced Io per cent., as the Government claims Io per cent. duty, on account of being ‘‘improved by manufacturer.’’ This duty is being paid under protest. SE What a man gets of this world's goods by accident he is very apt to lose in the same way. ‘Cough Drops eee THE C.BLOM, ur! CANDY CO., HOLLAND,- MIcné fiji ———————__—___—___F Manufactured by H. VAN TONGEREN, Holland, Mich. For Sale by All Jobbers. “_M MASTER’ “YUMA” e The best 5 cent cigars ever made. Sold by e BEST & RUSSELL CoO.. Cuicaco. & Represented in Michigan by J. A. GONZALEZ, Grand Rapids. MILTON KERNS, Manufacturer, No. 52 oth Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. El Puritano Finest 1o¢ Cigar on Earth Couchas 1-20 $55.00 Bouquetts 1-40 $58.v0 Perfectos 1-20 $0.00 Cabinets 1-40 (514 in.) $70.00 B. J. REYNOLDS, Grand Rapids. BATEIFIAN & FOX, Bay City. JOHNSON & FOSTER, Detroit. Distributers for Michigan. ARR csc AD = 4 ; j ; Lae Avani iS SCaee MICHIGAN TRADESMAN WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. Advanced— Balsam Copaiba, Cocaine. Declined—N. Y. Quinine, Golden Seal. Acidum Aoetiows........-..: 8 6@8 8 Benzoicum, German 70@ 7% Deracre,..........,.. @ 15 Carponcum ......... 2@ 41 oe) a 1G 42 eeyorocnior ........ . 3@ 5 Batrocum.. ......... 8@ 10 ene R@ 14 Phosphorium, dil... @ i Sab¢cylcum. ........ @ 6 Sulphurictm........ 1%x@ 5 Pemsicum oc... 1 3G 1 40 Warterieum.......... 38G@ «40 Ammonia Aousg, 16 dex... ...:. 4@ 6 Agus, 20 Gee. ....... 1, 8 i. 12@ 14 Chloridum...... ‘vues «ie . Aniline Bisex... ........:... 20@ 2 Bowe: oo sc... 80@ 1 00 Bea: .......: 45M 50 Yellow 2 50@ 3 00 Bacce. Cuberme. ...:. .. po.18 18@ 15 Sneeeeric.-...-....- 6@ 8 Xanthoxylum.. .... 2@ 3% Balsamum Copeipa............. Sam 6 Peru. oe @ 2 40 Terabin, Canada.... 40@ 45 Tolutan..:........:... @@ 0 Cortex Abies, Canadian.... is Canaie ....25-....... 12 Cinchona Flava..... 18 Euonymus atropurp 30 Myrica Cerifera, po. 20 Prunus Virgini...... 12 Quillaia. grd....... 14 Sassafras...... po. 18 12 Ulmus...po. 15, gr’d 15 Extractum Glycyrrhiza Glabra. 4Q@ 2% Glycyrrhiza, po..... 28@ 30 Hematox,15lbbox. l@ 12 Hiemawx. 18 ........ 13@ 14 Hematox,%s....... 14@ 15 Heematox, 14s...... we WV Ferru Carbonate Precip... 15 Citrate and Quinia.. 2 25 Citrate Soluble...... ro) Ferrocyanidum Sol. 40 Solut. Chloride..... 15 Sulphate, com’l..... 2 Sulphate, com’l, by DOL, per Cw... >... 50 Sulphate, pure ..... 7 Flora Foe 12@ 14 Aces. .......... 18s@ 25 Matricgria .......... DQ Polia Harcsma............. 32@ 30 Cassia Acutifol, Tin- i nevell 18@ 2% y.- Cassia Acutifol. Alx. ae Salvia officinalis, 4s end 566. 00. ic... 12@ 2 Ure Urs... : 8: 8@ 10 Gummi Acacia, ist picked.. Acacia, 2d picked.. Acacia, 3d picked.. Acacia, sifted sorts. 7 % Acacia, po.. ( Aloe, Barb. po. 18@20 13 14 Aloe, Cape .... po. 15 a & Aloe, Socotri. - po. 40 @ 30 Ammoniac.......... 55 «60 Assafetida....po.30 2@ 28 Benzoinum .. 50@ «5. Catechu, Is @ 13 Catechu, %s @ i4 Catechu, 4s @ 6 Camphore.. aq 5 Euphorbium. po 35 @ 10 Galbanum.. @ 100 Gamboge po. eS SE 6@Q 70 Guaiacum. sae Os SO eo Ss Be. 2s. po. 83.00 @ 3 00 Masts... 2S : @ 60 Myrrh... i... @ 40 Opii...po. 84. ibys. 20 2 85@ 29 Shellac = 35 Shellac, bleached.. 40@ 45 Tragacanth Leen. 50@ 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 Me ice. oz. pkg 39 TanacetumV oz. pkg 22 Thymus, V..oz. pkg 2% Magnesia. Calcined, Pat..... .. 55@ 60 Carbonate, Pat...... 0@ 2 Carbonate, K.&M.. 2@ 25 Carbonate, Jennings 35@ 36 Oleam Absinthium......... 3 25@ 3 50 Amyegdale, Dule.. 30@ 50 Amygdale, Amare . 8 00@ 8 25 Pe a ok. 2 25@ 23: Auranti Cortex..... 2 00@ 2 2 Bereamit oc... 2 40@ 2 50 Cote os 85@ 90 Carvophyiii aus 6@Q Ww eyes! eeu weed 3Q 65 Chenopadii ee eee @ 275 Cinnamonii. ........ 1 80@ 1 90 Cttrenalig.. 3... .;. HQ W Conium Mac........ 35Q CODGIE 0... i 10@ 1 Qa 90@ 1 Hxechtiitos ........ 00@ 1 PePOren 6 00@ 1 Ceunnera |... 50@ 1 Geranium, ounce. @ Gossippii, Sem. gal. - ma Hedeoma.. . oe Junipera, 1 0@ Lavendula . 90 Pimonis 200 Mentha Pipe ma 60@ Mentha Verid....... 93@ Morrhue, stoic OOD Myreia, 4 00@ Give DO Picts: Liguida .._... 10@ Picis Liquida, gal.. a eens 03 Mosaiarint .... |. @ Rone, Ofnce. 50 aces 40@ omnes ll. 90@ 1 Santal.... . Kea cceg. se Gem DOSSGETAR: 60... 55@ Sinapis, ess., ounce. @ ae 40@ rhyme. |. as 40@ Thyme, opt... . @ Theobromas ....._.. 1b@ Potassium aa 1Ib@ Bichromate ....._.. 13G Bromide. cee Carb.. 12@ Chlorate... po. ‘17@i9e 16@ Oysnide. oo. . 35@, Iodide Oe 60@ 2 Potassa, Bitart, pure 23@ Potassa, Bitart, com Q Potass Nitras, seule 8@ Potass Nitras. . 7@ Prussiate.. oo Sulphate po. eae 15@ Radix Aconitvm ..... ... 20@ A | ae SPCNUsa 6.1... 10@ Arn PO, @ oe 20@ Gentiana......po. 15 12@ G lyehrrhiza.. -Ppv-155 16@ Hydrastis Canaden . @ Hydrastis Can., po.. @ Hellebore, Alba, po.. Lb@ ua, DO... 1@ Ipecac, mo 2 00@ 2 Eris plox.... — 35Q Jalapa, pr..-, .. 23@ Maranta, %s........ @ Podophyilum, po. . 2@ Bee 1 Bee emt... @ Rhetpy. me Sriceimn 33@ Sanguinaria...po. 15 @ Serpentaria.. 30@ Benes. 40Q, Similax, -"egen H @ Smilax, @ Seille.. 0.35 10@ Sy mplocarpus, Feeti- ides. peo @ Vaiss. Eng.po.30 @ Valeriana, German. 15@ Ciegivers.. 12@ AaRPADer Fo oi, | 23@ Semen ASO... J. po. 15 @ oe _(graveleons) 1L3@ eee 1@ a ate aa, 18 10@ Cardamon........... 1% Corfandrom......._. &@ Cannabis Sativa.... 41@ Cydoninm. 75@ Chenopodium ...... 10@ Dipterix Odorate... 2 00@ Fooniculum...._... . @ ee, ne... 7G aa ae : Lint, ord... wel So 6 hebelia, 2 o..- 5G Pharlaris Canarian. 14@ MPR co... 44G@ Sinapis Alpu........ 1@ Sinapis Nigra....... 1@ Spiritus Frumenti, W. D. Co. 2 Frumenti, D. F. R.. Frumenti..... Juniperis Co. 0. T.. suntiperis Co....._ |. 1 Saacharum N. E.... Spt. Vini Galli...... Vint Oporto... Went Aiba... Sponges Florida sheeps’ wool GCarrmace..........: 2 Nassau sheeps wool c arriage el lar tear a Velvet extra sheeps’ wool, carriage. .... Extra yellow sheeps’ wool. carriage. . Grass sheeps’ wool, CALTIAGGR. 8 Hard, for slate use.. Yellow Reef, for Sinte use... .. Syrups BeaGs ; Auranti Cortes...... Mine Ipecac ‘ merrttod: .. Mnei Avom.... _.. |. Smilax Officinalis. Senega ........ oo Bere... .:, eedasae0e €@ @€8 8 O 8 § CO idem Pe DD OD et DD DO ee OD mt pet _ at heh bet z Scilie Co... 1... .... TOAGRR Prunus virg.... Tinctures Aconitum Napellis R Aconitum Napellis F Biggs Aloes and Myrrh.. Aree ee, Assafeetida ..... Atrope Belladonna. Auranti Cortex..... Berson... Baroama ............ Cantharides........ Capsicum -.... |: : Cardamon .... 0... Cardamon Co... ._. Cuma Cassia Acutifol..... Cassia en — : — 2 gea ‘ ree Ferri Chloridum.. Gentian... Gentian €o._.._:.... rACe Guiacaammon...... Hyoseyamus........ Iodine.... eh. oo Nux Vomica...!).) Ont... Opii, cam} horated__ Opii, deodorized.... Oaaeie Rhatany. Serpentaria......._ Stromonium Tolutan lliscellaneous 4Sther, Spts. Nit.3F 30@ ther, Spts. Nit-4F %4@ ee 24@ Alumen, gro’d..po.7 Annatto.. eee oe, oo | pO. Antimoni et PotassT ABGIDSTIN. | Antifebrin ..... Argenti Nitras, oz. Aaoueim | Balm Gilead Bud .. Bismuth SW. 1 Parnas Chlor., is. Calcium Chlor., %s. ee hlor., \s. Cantharides, Rus. po Capsici Fructus, af. Capsici Fructus, po. Capsici FructusB,po Caryophylius..po. 15 Carmine, No. 40.. Cera Alba, Se Cera Piva... Coceus Dees ee lc, SSS Bon B aco BS Cad ‘cost Soe ails eee Centraria. . Cetaceum......... Objerdform. Chloroform, squibbs Chloral Hyd Crst Cnond@rig) 0 Cinchonidine,P.& W Cinchonidine, Germ Cocame 0. Corks, list, - pr.ct. — s Creosotum @ Crete. -bbi. 1% @ Creta, prep.. : @ Creta, precip... | 1” 9@ Creta, Rubra.... |... @ Greens 0 18@ Cudnear | @ Cupri Sulph..... |... 5@ Dertene 10@ Mther Sulph..... |. TH@ Emery, all numbers @ Memicry, po @ Ereota | po.40 30@ Hiake White... 12@ Cee @ Gambier.........1.7” 8@ Gelatin, Cooper... @ Gelatin, French..... 35@ Glassware, flint, = Less than box.. Giue, brown...- |. 9@ Glue; white...111 77" 183@ Cavcenna Hi@ Grana Paradisi..... @ Bumping 23@ Hydraag Chlor Mite @ Hydraag Chlor Cor. @ Hydraag Ox Rub’m. G@ Hydraag Ammoniati @ ede Unezentam 15@ Hydrargyrum.. @ Iehthyobolla, An... 65@ meee a Iodine, Resubi.. 2 60@ feenioms | @ Lupulin. .. @ Lycopodium . 40@ Macis 656 Liquor Arse= et By- Grarg ied... @ LiquorPotaseA zainit 10@ Magnesia, Sulph.. 2@ Magnesia, Sulph, bbl @ Mangia. SF... b0@ Menino: <3 eee @ €8e Morphia, S.P.& W... 2 05@ 2 30 SMe @ 18| Linseed, pure raw.. 35 38 Morphia, S.N.Y.Q. & Sinapis, opt......... @ 30| Linseed, boiled..... 37 40 LS Ste 2 05@ 2 39 | Snuff, Maccaboy, De Neatsfoot,winterstr 65 7 Moschus Canton.... @ 40 Vee. @ 3 | Spirits Turpentine.. 25 40 ae sa No. eae 65@ = | —— »DeVo’s g 34 vux Vomica...po @ | Soda Boras... ...... < 9 o = sa se ate 15@ 18] —_ a, pe... 1@ s¢ Paints BBL. LB epsin Saac, gl | Soda et Potass Tart. 26@ 28 Red Venetian... ... 1% 2 @& D Ceo @ 1 00 | Soda, Carb ai cues 1K@ 2 Ochre, yellow Mars. 1% 2 @ Picis Lig. N N.% gal. a Soda, Bi-Carb....... 3@ >| Ochre, yellow Ber.. 1% 2 @3 GON oe. @ 2 00} Soda, Ash odes Geaee, 3%G 4 Putty, Commercial... 2% 24%@3 Picis Liq., quarts.. @ 1 00| Soda, Sulphas. “. @ . 2 | putty strictly pure. 2% 24%@3 Picis Liq., pints..... @ 85 | Spts. Cologne.. @ 2 8! Vermilion, Prim ; Pil Hydrarg...po. 80 @ 50| Spts. Ether Co 50@ 55] American........ 13@ 15 Piper Nigra... po. 22 @ 18/Spt Myrcia Dom.. @ ° 00} Vermilion, Bitte 302 7 Piper Alba....po. 35 @ 30) Spts. Vini Reet. bbi. @249 Green, Paria) 0, 3%4@ 19 Piix Burgun........ @ 7 | Spts. Vini Rect.4bbl @ 2 45| Green, Peninsular... =“ 18 Fiumbi Acet........ 10@ 12! Spts. Vini Rect. 10gal @ 2 48/ Lead, Red........... 5%@ Pulvis Ipecac et Opii 1 10@ 1 20/| Spts. Vini Rect. 5gal @ 2 50! Lead) white..." 7 54@ ose boxes H. | Less 5¢ gal. cash 10 dars Whiting, white Span “@ 7 & PF. D. Co., doz. . @ 1 25} Strychnia, Sab 1 400 1 45 Whiting, gilders’. @ Ww Pyrethrum, pv....... 30@ 33/ Sulphur, Subl....... 24@ _ 3) white, Paris Amer.. @ 1 00 } sire ee. : 2 Sulphur, Roll. ' 2@ 24\w hiting, Paris Eng. oes rd W.. 378) | Seen ai eae 8@ 10] olit¢ "@14 uinia,S.German.. 30@ 40 erebenth Venice... 28@ 30 versal Prepared. 0@ Quinia, N. CMe. BG 40 Vanilla. _. 2a 4 Universal Prepared. 1 a” Rubia Tinctorum.. 12@ Varta... 9 00@16 0g | ' Selacit cn py 18@ 20 | Zinci Sulph.. 4 “a &§ Varnishes); Rien 3 00@ 3 10 No.1T ch 1 1 Sanguis Draconis... 40@ 50 | Oils Bxtra Purp... : oe 1 = Sapo, W............. 12@ 14 | | BBL. GAL. | Coach Body. 2 7@ 3 00 Sapo, M.... ........, 10@ 12) whale, winter....... 70 70) No.1 Turp Furn.... 1 00@ i 10 Sapo, G........... .. on @ | Lard, extra......22 40 45 | Extra Turk Damar.. 1 55@ 1 60 Siedlitz Mixture.... 20 @ 22/ Pard’ No. 1.......77) 35 40|Jap.Dryer,No.iTurp 70@ 7 een eeenneee ae: ote SSSSSSSSSSSSASSSS RRR Ree ee Cee errr rerrerereereeeery -_ pany O8dSe ow 8 w = DO He GO ganaaaaaaaaaaanas Quintette The Best Five Cent Cigar In the World Quintette One thousand $31.00 per M. Five hundred $32.00 per M. Less quantity $33.00 per M. Include a sample hundred in your next order. Quintette Sales. First Year 200,000. Second Year 250,000. Third Year 350,000. Manufactured for and sold only by Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. oe oe ob 2 oe oe oe oe oe 2 2 2 oe o a oe oe = ob 2 2 oe oe 4 Se he De She De De De De De De ee ee De MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ROCERY 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. gross a -55 6 00 ee 60 7 00 mae - 4 00 Prazvers.. .. 9 00 IXL Golden. tin boxes 5 9 00 Mica, tin boxes... Hh 9 Ov Paragon. | oc. 35 6 00 BAKING POWDER. Absolute. lq lb cans doz...... oc eee 45 ip Came Goe............. 85 . beans Goz........-..... 150 Acme. a ib Cane a Gos............ 45 - ip canes doz............ vo) . eramiGos.. ...._.... 1 00 a. 10 EI Parity. 14 1b cans per doz......... v i>) Mm i) cans per dos ........ 1 20 i. ibecane per Gos......... 2 00 Home. iq 1b cans 4 doz case...... 35 % lb cans 4 doz case...... 55 Tb cans 2 doz case ..... 90 lq lb cans, 4 doz case..... ro) ¥% lb cane. 4 doz case...... 85 1 ibcansg, 2 doz cace...... 1 60 Jersey Cream. 1 Tb. cans, per doz.......... 20 9oz.ca s,*er doz. 6 oz. Cans, per doz.. Our Leader. Sa 45 oe v6) : oe 1 50 Peerless. ib. cane ....... SOEs 85 BATH BRICK. Reeomesn 8. 70 ee 80 BLUING. 1 doz. pasteboard Boxes.. CHOCOLATE. Walter Baker & Co.'s. German Sweet ...........-....23 PO 2 Breakfast Cocoa..... . <2 CLOTHES LINES. Cotton. 40 ft. per doz...... 1 00 Cotton, 50 ft, per dez...... 1 2 Cotton, 60 ft, per doz...... 1 40 Coiton, 70 ft. per doz...... 1 60 Cotton, 80 ft. per doz...... 1 80 Inte. 60 ft. per dos ... Su Jute, 72 ft, per das,. : cr Chicory. foe Red COCOA SHELLS. ih ba... 2% Less quantity:........... 3 Pound packages......... 4 CREAM TARTAR. 5 and 10 1b. wooden boxes..30-35 COFFEE. Green. Rio. Wee. Th) ee ee 12 Pree. 2 13 eee cc 14 Peaberry ae 15 Santos. ae. i Good ce Exome...... we Pease ee 7 Mexican and Guatamala. a. tmece a Se 17 aay 1 Maracaibo. ee ee = aa. oI Java. ee... mn Pervene (Vowe...............28 Mandenting .. ............. 28 Mecha. eee 2 Ree eS 24 Roasted. Clark-Jewell-Wells Co.’s Brands Fifth Avenne..... PR Tewell’s Arshian Mocha... 28 Wells’ Morha and Tava..... 1.4 | Welle’ Perfection Java..... 4 ee 92 Breskfect Bend........... 2n Vallew “ity Maracaibo. ....18% | Tdeal Rlend.... 18 3 doz. wooden boxes....... ii 2 BROOMS. ee 1 90 | WO. © CAreCs....-.5.. cease 1% Me. Serpe... ............. 150 No. = Carpe... 115 Posie Gem... 2 00 Common Whisk. ........... 70 Paes See 80 Waerncmouse. ....... ....... 235 CANDLES. ee 7 ae 8 Pee 8 CANNED GOODS. Manitowoc Peas. Lakeside Marrowfat....... 9 Lakeside E. J... 2% Lakeside, Cham. of Eng... 12 T.akeside Gem Ex. Sifted. 14 Extra Sifted Early June....1 7: CHEESE. Be @ 11% Bee 2... i Mm 1% OR @ il Elsie eee @ 1% Ge eee ae 12 Gold Medal... . > a mene... @ iL Merkimer @ Ideal .. @ 11% Jersey . @ 12 Lenawe @ il Miversiae... 5.5... @ 12 te en @ il etek... a bmemtwe @ 0 ee oe 7 beeen. > 18 Limburger .......... 10 Pineavpie....... poccaaal é 8 Sap We" oer eovy 18 Leader Blend. . ~~ Package. _ Relow are given New York rrices on package enffees. to whieh the wholesale dealer adds the local freight from New York to vonr shipping point. giving you credit on the invoice for the amonnt of freight hnver nave from the market in which he pmrchases to his shinning noint. inelnding weight of neckace. Tn 4 th. eases the list is Me per 100 lhs ahove the price in full cases. Avomrkee so Tersey. i "icLaughlin’ sp XKKx. 11 00 Extract. Valley City % gross ..... 75 Wem 4. eros... 1 Hummel’s foil % gross... PE Hummel’s tin % gross... 1 4° CATSUP. Columbia, pints.......... 2a Columbia, % pints.......... 1 25 CLOTHES PINS. Parems boxes... ........ 0.6 40 COUGH DROPS. C. B. Brand. 5 cent packages........ 100 CONDENSED MILK. 4dozin — Gail Borden Eagle........ 6 7 See 2 ON i 5 7d Caen. 4 & Magnolia . isa as 4> Challenge....... ees cues 3 35 Dime Seeeeee sees Soe, ee oe COUPON BOOKS. Tradesman Grade. 50 books, any denom.... 1 100 books. any denom.... 2 500 books, any denom....11 1,000 books, any Genom....20 Economic Grade. 50 books, any denom.... 1 50 100 bonks, any denom.... 2 50 500 books any denom....11 50 1,000 books. any —— ..20 00 a I eae ersal 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. 50 books, any denom.... 1 50 100 books, any denom.... 2 50 500 books, any denom....11 50 1,000 bouks, any denom....20 00 Coupon Pass Books, Can be made to represent any denomination from $10 down. 20 books 100 wo OOOKA ... 8 2 00} een. ............... 3 00 Se mORs co... Cs ee ooeee. 10 UU OOKS..*... ..- 17 50 Credit Checks. 500, any one denom’n..... 3 00 1000, any one denom’n..... 5 00 2000, any one denom’n..... 8 Sipel pumeh. .... v6) DRIED FRUITS—DONESTIC Apples. Snndried. @ 5% Evaporated 50 Ib boxes. @s ee Pruite«. Apricots... ... -. 74484 Blackberries... poe oc Mocrarmes ............ @ eo 8 @9 rae kL ee Pitted Cherries........ Pranmelics........:..... 2 Raapperriong,.......<... California Prunes. 100-120 25 Ib boxes....... @ °%4 90-100 25 Ib boxes....... @ 4% 80 - 90 25 1b boxes....... @ Fu 70 - 80 25 1b boxes....... @F% 60 - 70 25 1b boxes... .... @ 6% 50 - 60 25 Ib boxes....... @ 6% 40 -50 25 Ib boxes ....... @i% 30 - 40 25 1b boxes 14 cent less in 50 lb cases Raisins. Lendon Layers 3 Crown. 150 London Layers 4 Crown. 2 00 Dehesias Loose Muscatels 2 Crown 5 Loose Muscatels 3 Crown 6 7 Loose Muscatels 4 Crown FOREIGN. Currants. Paros bem .... 2. ......3 @ 6% Vostizzas 50 lb cases...... @ 6% Cleaned balk ... ........) @& Cleaned, packages........ @ 8% Peel. Citron American 101b bx @14 Lemon American 10 1b bx @12 Orange American 10lb bx @12 Raisins. Ondura 28 ib poxes.....8 @ 8% Sultana 1 Crown....... @ Sultana 2Crown ...... @ Sultana 3 Crown....... @il Sultana 4Crown...... _ & Qnitana &SCrnwn _. a Snitana 6 Crown..... @'2 FARINACEOUS GOODS. Farina. 2411b. packages....... ol Batk, ptr 100 Ime... .. 3 50 Grits. Walsh-DeRoo Co.’s....... 2 40 Bulk in 10) Ib. bags....... 3 40 Hominy. Mero 2. 2 Flake, 50 1b. drums....... 1 00 Beans. ~ Dried Lima oe Medinm Hand Picked. :.1 00 Maccaroni and Vermicetli. Domestic, 10 1b. box...... 60 Imported, 25 lb. box.. ... 2 50 = o- Common. _. CHEE 2 2 by Maire 2% Peas. ereem. OM 2 $0 Mpid, perip...-.. 2 Rolled Oats. Rotied Avena, b51......% © moeercn, OE. ......... - % Monarch. %% Gbi.......... 1m Private brands, bbl..... 3 Private brands, — ee 1 70 uaker. canes. ......:... 3 Huron, cases. 1 on eres... Mast fndin. wk, Wheat. Cracked, balk... 214 242 lb packawes........... 2 50 Fish. Cod. Georges cured......... @ Georges genuine...... @ Georges selected...... a Strips or bricks....... 56 @ Halibut. Heering. Hollend white hoans, bhi. °0 Helland white hoop bhi 5 Holand white hoop. eon 72 Holiand white _—— —— : 80 Norwerian... .... 1m Round 100 Ibs............- 3 40 oune Oe iee............. 1 60 os ENCE Sle 18 Mackerel. Mess 6 the ce 1am Mera Qi ihe ...5........: 679 Mees ie. 1a Messe § Ibs..... eee. 1 42 No. No. No N N No Wo, No. Sardines. Roumien kegs... .... 55 Trout 4 50 No.1 60 ibe ...... a7 No.1 10 ies. .. eae cae 6) Sof Gime... 51 Whitefish. No. 1 Fan No. 2 00 Jennings’. D.C. Vania D. C. Lemon 2 02......1 2 20.....,..° 3 0z. 1-50 3 oz. -1 00 4 oz. .2 00 Som..... -1 40 On... 3.0 ae 2 WW No. 8 400 No. 8...2 40 No. 10. .6 00 No. 10...4 00 No. 2T.13 No. 2T. 80 No. 3 T.2 00 No. 8 T.1 35 No 4720 No. 47.1 6 Souders’. Oval bottle, with corkscrew. Best in the world for the money. Regular Grade Lemon. Vanilla. XX Grade Vanilla. | 2og......1% _-...... 3 50 GUNPOWDER. Rifle- Dupont’s. Ce esas. 4 00 Kegs Matt Reg... oe marter Rers....... ........8 2 iid. eas... . te Hilf ce... Quarter Kegs C10 GOnS. 2. —— Duck— a et aoa is Quarter Keeps... 2 2 tie cams. 2... ee HERBS. Oe 15 SAG oe 5 oe Madras, 5 Ib boxes......... 55 5 &., 2 ' and 5 Bb Sma. 50 JELLY. Sl pele 40 stp pele es LYE. Condensed, 2 doz ..........1 Condensed 4 ane... a LICORICE. ee ee 30 Calabria . 2 See 14 Oe 10 MINCE MEBAT. Ideal, 3 doz. in case......... 22 MATCHES. Diamond —- _ 8 brands. No. 9 sulphur.. mA | Anchor Parlier 1 70 Wa.2 Home... ots... 110 Export Parior.............; 4 00 MOLASSES, New Orleans. eOCK oe 11 ee i 14 oe tt = Fancy ie ed eee Open TKettic. Boece ae ve " 25@35 Half-barrels 2e extra. PIPES. iiey. Mo. 26. 17 Clay, T. D. fullcount...... & Cob, NOS... 85 POTASH. 48 cans in Case. ames. 8. ee: 4 06 Penna Sait Co.’s........... 3 0C PICKLES. Medium. Barrels, 1,200 count........ 5 50 Half bbis, 600 count........ 3 30 Small. Barrels, 2,400 count....... 6 73 Half bbls, 1,200 count...... 4 00 RICE. Domestic. Carolina head.... ......... 6% Capiine: Noid ... 2... 5 Carolina No. 2...........,. 4% i 23% Imported. Japan, a usa Secaac ee es 5% UE, TOO, Bee ek ca. f sont, teney head... 4... 6 Java, No. 1..,.... Pome nay Wable. :.2. 334. ..5.345 ee oes 5K SALERATUS, Packed 60 lbs. in box. CMON Se 3 3C Deen co 3 15 DWAR SC eS ee 3 30 POVIOr Seo 3 00 SAL SODA. Granulated. bbis........ oe Granulated, 100lbcases.. 9: Lamp oles. 73 Lump, i45lbkegs. ......... & SALT. Diamond Crystal. Cases, 24 2-lb boxes.........1 50 Barrels, 190 31lbbags..... — v6) Rarrels. 40 7 lbbags.. Butter. 28 Ib. bags : Butter, 56 1b bags... 2 60 Rutter, 20 14 1b bags. oy ete ..3 00 Butter, 2801b bble ......... 2 50 Common Grades. US IDaAGES. | 170 POolbeseke 1 55 26 OID seeks... 1 45 Worcester. b+ Th cartons |... 3 25 > 2410 encks..... 2... 4 00 5 i Geeks 3% = ia tb. care ... 2.) |: 3 50 3070: 1b. saeks ............3 58 28 Ib. linen sacks............ 32 ioe tO. Tinen SACKs...... |. - 60 Buik'tn barrels...........:.. 2 50 Warsaw. 56-Ib dairy in drill pags..... 30 28-Ib dairy in drill bags..... 15 Ashton. 56-lb dairy in iinen sacks... 60 Higgins. 56-lb dairy in linen sacks... 60 Solar Rock. SOtn SaCka 21 Common. Granulated “Ine.......-.... 7" Medium Fine... 2). 8&3 SEEDS. OE es 9 Canary, Smyrna. .......... 3 Caraway ee eee eae 8 Cardamon, Malabar ..... 6 keen i. 11 Hemp. Russian.......... 3% Mited ire... +4 Mustard, white....... ... 5 POMRN t% MOS cs ce .. “ky Cuttle Bone...... oe 20 SNUFP. Scotch, in bladders......... 37 Maccaboy, in jars........... 35 French Rappee, in jars..... 43 SPICES. Whole Sifted. Allee 2... se Cassia, China in mats....... 2 Cassia, Batavia in bund....25 Cassia, Saigon jn rolls...... 32 Cloves, Amboyna........... 10 Cloves, Zanzibar... ..... 2.) 9 Mace, Batavia... 55 Nutmegs, fancy........... -60 Musiners, WO 8... ok 50 Wotmoon, Woe. 8... 45 Pepper, Singapore, black...10 Pepper, Singapore, white. . .12 Pepper: ANO6. oe. 10 Pure Ground in Bulk. MUOBICS oo. ce cg 12 Cassia, Batavia ............. 2 Cassia, Saigon... ... 2.025. 35 Cloves, Amboyna. . ae Cioves, Zanzibar. ........... 15 Ginger, PPO cs 15 Ginger, COenim......<...... 20 Ginger, Jamaica....... = Mace, Batavia. :..........:. Mustard, Eng. and Trieste. ‘2 Mustard, Trieste...,........ CC were Pepper. Sing , black ....10@14 Pepper, Sing., white....15@18 ——— Cayenne Loe aoe —_ Sage. He SYRUPS. Corn. ROE POE oa oe ae 16 Be DOR ee Pure Cane. 16. Good - 2 Chores... ee as, 25 SODA. OME ee ie 5% Kegs,-English............... 4% EONS Single box... .. 5 box lots. delivered....... 10 box lots, delive:ed 2 70 2 65 JAS. 8. KIRK & CO.’S BRANDS, American Family, wrp'd....3 3 33 Awerican Famii Ly, uuwr, pd. 32 ie... ...... oe .3 3B Cavinet = maven... .. Pols. soe ed Dusky Dis :mond 50 6 o2....2 it Dusky Diamond. 40 8 oz....3 00 B ue Indix, 100 fiaate i, 25S 3 UU Kirkoline..... 2 a0 Eos ie > uh One box American Family free with five Schulte a Co.’s Brand. 100 Cakes, 75 bs. Bingle box... .. 2 607 Swim tote .. ..... saat TO Dix Loss ae ea WON We. 2 60} Single ee 265, 5 box lots, delivered........ 2 60} 10 box lots, delivered. ...... 2 50 Allen B. Wrisley’s Brands. Old Country, 80 f-lb bars ..2 75 Good (heer, 6 1-lb. bars....3 75 Uno, 100 %-Ib: bars. ......... 2 50 Doll, 100 10-oz. bara__.......2 © Scouring. Sapolio, kitchen, 3 doz ..... 2 40 Sapolio. hand. 3 doz .2 40 Weshirg Powder A Row Discovery A Boot Presser’, Dot Most EMective ™ weer ¢ Ty soa woes, i Cubes, new... .. Sairs, tu lp cases.... Nuts. GO €O© E8HOH GEO O Almonds, Tarragona. . @i3 Almonds, Ivaca....... @il Almonds, California, soft shelled. ....._.. @15 Biss 668 ........... G@ 8% Pipers @lu Wainuts, Grenobles .. @13 Walnuts, Calif No. 1. @li Ww alnuts, soft shelled ee @i2 Table Nuts, fancy.... @12 ‘lable Nuts, choice... @io Pecane, MOd....... ... @8 Pecans, Ex. Large.... @'0 Pecans, Jumhos....... @i2 Hickory Nuts per bu., Ohio. new. .. @1 75 Cocoanuts, full, sacks @4 50 Peanuts. Fancy, H. P., Suns. @ 6% Fancy, H. P., Fiags ROGntOG. Jo. @ 6% Choice, H. P., Extras @i “hoice. H. P., Extras. Roasted ......0..... @ 5% Wheat. Wheae 85 Winter Wheat Flour. Locai Brands, Patents .... 5 50 secoud Patent... a 5 uO eres... 4 su eae. 440 Cree oo dijo BOCEwheas............ ... : dD IG 3 5u Subject to usual cash dis- count, Flour in bbls.,25¢ per bbl. ad- ditioual. Worden Grocer Co.’s Brand. Ser Sl aa itm 43> Quaker, Yes. io. 2 oe Guard, Pairfie 1d & C O's aad Weole W beat I-iG5......... 5 2u Spring Wheat Flour. Clark-Jewell Wells Co.'s Brand. Pillsbury’s Best 44s F iusbury” & Béss 4s... .. Pillsbury 6 best se8........ Piilsbury’ 8 Best dys paper. 5 Pislsoury’s Best as paper.. 3.5 Ball-Barnhart-Putman’s Brand. Grand Republic, tgs........ 5 55 Grand hepublic, s.. ..... 6 +5 Grand Kepuvlic, tes........ 5 sd Lemon & Wheeler Uo.’s Brand. Gold Medal 44s Guid Medai 4> Cand Medul tes .......... |. PAPI, Sue... Paritian, 4e...... - Panwa. Be... & 4o Ulney & Judson’s Brand. Ceresota, igs Ceresuola, 448 Ceresuta, ses. Worden Grocer Co. 8s Brand. Dawrel se... 5 6. Laurel, 4s - dad ee D 20 Meal. Pened 1s Crakminted =o. 2w Feed and Millstuffs. St. Car Feed. screeued ....14 0) NO, 1 Corh and Osts..... .13 Ww Unbolted Corn Meal....... iz Winter Wheat Bran... . 11 Wu Winter Wheat ; Middlings. 1. vw Screenings. . . 1U Uv The O. E. ‘ewes Mill Co. quoles as follows: New Corn. Car lots... Soa. oe Less than car lots......... 3) Oats. Car lots. .... oS 23 Carluts, Clip ped. Se 25 less than Gar lois. ........ 23 Hay. No. 1 Timothy cariots..... 9 00 Nv. 1 Timothy, tou lots ...1u ww Crackers. the N.Y. Biscuit Co. quotes as follows: Butter, newineur MAN... 4 seymour XXX, 3 1b. carton _ Pamivy 2M Family XXX, 31b carton.. 4% Silica Se 4 Salted XXX. 3ibcarton... 4% Soda. Soda XAx . 4 soda XXX, 3ib carton. 4% Soda, City. a LZepmereiie 9 Log isiand Wafers....... 9% L. 1. Wafers, | lb carton .. 10 Oyster. square Ovster MAXX. ...... 41 Sq. Oys. NEM 1 ib carton. dye Faria Oyster, XXX A SWEET GOODS—Boxes. OAS 9 ents Cold Waler......... 13 Belle Rose . es Cocoanut Taffy... ae Comice Cakes... 5... .. 8 roasted Honey... 51.2... 10 Graham Crackers ......... Ginger Snaps, XXX round. 5 Ginger Snaps, XXX city... 5 Gin. saps,XXX home made 5 Gin. Sups, XXX sealloped.. 5 Ginger Vanilia......:..... ee se 6 dumoles, Honey........... 10 Molasses Oe ee cee 6 Marshmallow ............- 4 Marshmallow Creams..... 13 Pretzels, hand made ..... 6 Pretzelettes, LittleGerman 6 oer Cee..............,. 6 Sere wt i... Beate Tapes oo... S. 6 Vanilla Square. .......... 7 Vanilla Wafers... 12 Pecan Wafers....... 12 Mixed Fiens.|........... lu Cream Jumbies -........... 1 Boston Giuger Nuts,....... Chimmie Fadden a Pineapple Glace............ 2 Pennv Cakes 6 Marshmallow Walnuts.... 13 Belle Isle Picnic........... 10 Provisions. Swift & Company quote as follows: Barreled Pork. ee 9 50 ee 11 ww Clear OMOM..... 5... lee FeO GMG ci... Oe rig.. i¢ 5u Bean & 5u Pomey .................. 9 aU Dry Sait =m Bemes. 5% ere. a a as bye Metre eborts............. 544 Smoked Meats. Hams, Iz ib average .... 9 Hams, 14 lb average ... ¥ Hams, 16 lb average..... 34 Hams, 2U lb average..... 8 Ham dried beef ......... 15 Dhuulders (N. Y. —. ‘ 644 Bacon, Clear.. 8 @y California hams........, 6 Denecices hame........... 8 ceed OAe............. il Lards. In Tierces. COORG... 4 MOORE cos 5. 5% oo [Ip Tabe....... advance as oid Tume....... advance Mg oe ney Tie... advance “4 20 i Falis....... auvance ye lu lb Pails.......advance % S10 Padis....... advauce h 3 1b Pails.......xdvauce 1 Sumnene. Bologna 5 6% é 6% ee 6 ROME te 9 mem Cleese... ......... 6% Beef. autre Mew... .... 9 OJ oe ..... 12 vw Mee oe, az 5U Pigs’ Feet. wits ls... 80 4 bois, aoe ss. 1 bu Ye bbls, Ce ee... zw Tripe. Bim bee. 2... 6G i Ones, Se ibe. 1 40 oe Does colby... 2 75 Casings. Frome... 16 Beet rounds. ............ a% meel middies............ 1U es caus 60 Butterine. Rolie, dairy ............ 10 ena, Glivy. Ov, Holls, Creamery ......... 14 bolid, Creamery ......... 13% —— see. Corned beet, 10 Corued beef, vu Roast beef, 2.0 Potted ham, BU Potted ham, UU Veviled ham, 60 Veviiedham, 4% Uv Petted tongue igs....... WwW Putted tongue 4s....... 1 UU Fresh Meats. Beet. ——o-........... - 54@ 7% Pore quarters......... 5 @s6 Hind quarters........ % @? tome Be g........... 9 @i2z Ribs. sevceeee 8 @IZ Keone a oom 7% Ae . 4 5 ae @3 Pork. Preeea 2. @5 PA @7 SOUIGOIS., co... @ d% beat tard... ......... 54e@ ae Carcass oo 6 @7 Spring ae 8 @9 eal. Carease @s8 Hides and Pelts. Perkins & Hess pay as fol- lows Hides. Gree... 7 @8 Part Gtied. 1; ........ @ *% Full Cured. ........... SiG Qi Pee ois. So as Hise, s7een........... 7 @Ss Rips, ured... ....... 84@ 4 Calfskins, green...... Te@ 9 Calfskins, ecured...... 9 @li» Desconskins ......... 2% @s0 Shearlings Ramee 2: Old Waol Oils. Barrels. Beorene 2.0. XXX W.W.Mich.Hdlt W W Michigan........ —e wa.te,...... D., 8. Ga : ote Deo. Nnesha ho COPE 25 Engine .. ciacelcees Ae lack, winter......... aR GOHEHHHHO 21 Crockery and Glassware. AKRON STONEWARE. Butters, 1 al. Werden .......... 50 1 to gal, per gal........ 5% oo eee ......... 6% Waal, per eal. ............ 6% i2 gal, pergal...... i on 15 gal. meat-tubs. per gal.. 8 2 gal. meat-tubs, per gal.. 8 25 gal. meat-tubs, per gal.. 10 30 gal. meat-tubs, per gal.. 10 Churns. 2 to 6 gal., per gal... 5 Churn Dashers, per doz.. 8 Milkpans. 4% gal. flat or rd. bot., doz. 60 1 gal. Hat orrd. bot.,each 5% Fine Glazed Milkpans. % gal. flatorrd. bot.,doz. 65 1gal. flatorrd. bot.,each 5% Stewpans. % gal. fireproof, bail, doz. 85 1 gal. fireproof, bail, doz.1 10 Jugs. 4 @81., per dog............. 40 oo wean ... ..,..... ite S gal., pergal......... 6% Tomato Jugs. 14 @al., per Goa..._........ 70 Leen cue... 2... a é Corks for % gal., per doz.. 20 Corks for 1 gal., per doz.. 30 Preserve Jars and Covers. % gal., stone cover, doz... %5 1 gal., stone cover, doz...1 00 Sealing Wax. 5 lbs. in package, per lb.. 2 LAMP BURNERS. DO 45 No, t Gun........ 50 ee = 7a (a 50 mecuriey, NG fo... ll. 65 mecurny, NG. 2... 85 ee | mas... 1 50 LAMP CHIMNEYS—Common. Per box of 6 doz. No. 0 Sun...... ee ie a ues 1 75 pete. 1 88 ne 28n 2 70 First Quality. No. 0 Sun, crimp wrapped and labeled.... 2 10 No. I Sun, crimp top, wrapped and : 2 2 No. 2 Sun, crimp op, wrapped and oe - ss XXX Flint. No. 0 Sun, crimp top, wrapped and lavbeled.... 2 55 No. 1 Sun, crim P, aro and labeled. .. 2 75 N © Sun, crimp top, wrapped and labeled ... 3 75 CHIMNEY S—Peari Top. No.1 Sun, wrapped and labeled. . 3 70 ‘wrapped. ‘and No. 2 Hinge, wrapped ‘and ee No. 2 Sun, ““Small Bulb,” for Globe Laveoe.. 11... 80 La Bastie. No. 1 Sun. plain bulb, per doz No. 2 Sun, plain’ bulb, ‘per doz 15 “i 50 No. iy per doa 1 35 No. 2 Crimp, per dos.. .... 1 60 Rochester. No. 1, Lime (65c doz)...... 3 50 No. 2, Lime (70c doz)...... 4 06 No :2, Flint (80e doz)...... 4 70 Electric. No. 2, Lime (70c doz) ..... 4 00 No, 2, Flint (606 doa)...... 440 OIL CANS, Doz. 1 gal tin cans with spout.. 1 25 1 gal galv iron with spout. 1 65 2 gal galv iron with spout. 2 87 3 gal galv iron with spout. 3 50 5 gal galv iron with spout. 4 75 3 gul galv iron with faucet 4 75 5 gal galv iron with faucet 5 25 Seal Tilting cans.......... 8 U0 5 gal galv iron Nacefas ... 9 00 Pump Cans 5 gal Rapid steady stream. 9 00 5 gal Eureka nonu-oy eee 56 3 gal Home Rulé.... ..... 5 gal Home Rule. a 12 00 Sgal Pirate King...... a. 2 LANTERNS. No. OPubular........ 4 25 No. 1 Tamale... ....... Lie 50 No. 13 Tubular Dash. . 6 30 No. 1Tub., glassfount.... 7 00 No. 2 Tubula ar, side lamp. 14 0C No. 3 Street Lamp oe LANTERN GLOBES. No. 0 Tubular, cases 1 doz. each, box lUcenis.. ... 45 No. 0 Tubular, eases2 doz. each. box i5 Cents... 45 No. 0 Tubular, bbls 5 doz. een, OG) Sy. 40 No.0 Tubular, bull's eye, cases | doz. each......... 125 LAMP WICKS. NOLO pergroes....... ... =o Mo. 1 per ered... ....... -_ = NO. 2 per eran .1.00.5..... NG, 2 per erone........ .... 8 Mammoth. 7 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Hardware The Chainless Wheel. Written for the TRADESMAN. For a number ot years the bicycle has gradually approached an ideal in form and construction which seemed to pre- clude the material changes necessary to give a distinct type for the new season, 30 it became necessary to make some radical departure to meet the demand for novelty and to give a higher grade for an advanced price. The weakest point, in popular prejudice, if not in mechanical principles, seemed to be the chain, so attention has been directed to the superseding of this means of driving by something which should meet the needs of the trade. For many years bicycle manufacturers and inventors have been experimenting with the chainless wheel. Among the many devices which have been used for transmitting the power to the driving wheel the one which would be mest naturally suggested by a mechanic—the devel gear and shaft—seems to be the method most. generally successful. Hosts of clumsy contrivances of lever and ratchets, segment gears, etc., have been tried, to be quickly discarded, and the choice seems now to be narrowed down to the first and simplest idea. The French inventors and manufac- turers were among the first, and most persistent, to experiment with chainless wheels. Ingenuity in that country seems to have been more active in novel and radical departures in wheel con- struction than in any other, but few of these contrivances have any perma- nence. But the idea of the bevel gear and shaft has been adopted by a num- ber of American experimenters during past years and a number of such wheels were built; but, while there seemed to be no reason why they were not prac- tical, they did not meet with any great demand. But, to meet the needs of a ‘98 wheel, about a dozen of the prominent makers in this country are taking up the chain- less idea. The Columbia people made a great strike by surrounding their operations with the utmost mystery un- til they had awakened a wide curiosity and then contriving to come out with the announcement simultaneously all over the country. The amount of free advertising they were enabled to get by this management was tremendous. The chainless wheel comes to supply a need of trade and popular taste more than to meet any real deficiency in the present means of driving the bicycle. The chain is as nearly correct in me- chanical principles, and as durable and permanent, as any device likely to be used. It may be that the chainless fad May meet some success the coming year, but I predict that the chain in bicycle construction is destined to many years of life before it is superseded. NATE. ee The Arrangement and Care of Goods. Written for the TRADESMAN. In the series of articles on hardware store management, to which this is an introduction, it is the intention to give such practical hints as have been sug- zested by a somewhat lengthy experience in the care and vending of what is con- sidered the most substantial and durable class of merchandise which contributes to the convenience and welfare of mod- ern Civilization. The hardware store is not generally a place of great popular interest, for the reason that many of its wares are the least inviting, and the natural accom- paniments of much of the trade are gloomy and repellant. It may be pos- sible that there is, in some cases, more of this characteristic than is actually necessary; and, if any of the sugges- tions which may be given shall tend to lessen the dinginess and increase the interest and attractiveness, the series will not have been prepared in vain. It is a natural conclusion that the hardware store is favored above other lines of trade in that its wares are less susceptible to deterioration either by the perishable character of the goods or by changing styles. And yet there are enemies which may quickly work sad havoc with many of the wares, and the merchant who is not watchful to keep up with the times in styles and im- proved patterns, who does not keep his shelves clear of obsolete and out-of- date accumulations, will soon find that there is a perishable element even in hardware. Changes of styles may not be as radical and regular as in the milliner’s line, for instance, but they are frequent enough to require the ex- ercise of constant diligence. The temp- tation to neglect is the greater that many goods seem to need little atten- tion; but the contrast between a stock which is kept under constant inspection and attention and one where neglect, at least of some lines; is the rule is sufficient to warrant the better policy. The early hardware store, as remem- bered by those who have been longest in the business, was quite different from that of to-day. The needs of advancing civilization have multiplied the number of articles as greatly as in any other line of trade. At that time the matter of arrangement and classification was comparatively simple and there was little difficulty in keeping everything in sight or in mind, so that it could be instantly produced at the call of the customer. But in the modern store there must be the most careful arrange- ment and classification, and the most elaborate provision of samples and lists, to make place for the hosts of patterns and new inventions which have been constantly coming into the trade during recent years. It is my intention, in future articles, to give such practical suggestions as to the arrangement and display of goods, with illustrations of many of the devices which have been found by use to be the most efficient and suitable, as will be of the most service in planning for the arrangement of new stock or for the improvement of those which may be susceptible to the aid of suggestions. J. MESSERSCHMIDT. ~~ The Hardware Market. The market shows but little change in its general features since our last re- port. In this section of Michigan trade keeps up remarkably well and dealers are finding it quite important to keep their stock well assorted, as the de- mand in their respective neighborhoods gives promise of being maintained dur- ing the remaining fall and winter months. In regard to prices on staple goods, there seems to be but little change, as manufacturers are not dis- posed to alter the present existing prices, believing it better to wait until the first of the year when they find out just where they stand. It is believed in Many instances that goods will not be any cheaper, while combinations and agreements will cause advances in cer- tain lines. Wire Nails—Prices are fairly firm on this product and in some instances job- bers who are loaded with old contracts are getting a little impatient and are disposed to deviate from the market prices in order to secure liberal orders. Prices asked by manufacturers, however, are not materially changed, although it is believed a slight deduction of 5c could be obtained for good orders. The regular market prices, however, range from $1.70@1.75 from stock, while $1.50 for mill shipments seems to be the go- ing price. Unless something unforeseen happens, it is not believed any further advances will be made during the fall and winter months. Barbed Wire—But little moving at this time of the year and no change is being made in the price. Window Glass—Still continues very scarce, with no prospects of the imme- diate resumption of the factories. Stocks are very much broken in all parts of the country and some sizes are impossible to get at any figure. Present quotations are on a basis of 60 and 10 per cent. by the box, with an advance of 10 per cent. by the light. It is be- lieved a still further advance will soon be made by all glass jobbers. Shot—Owing to a decline in the price of pig lead and the sharp competition price on shot has declined the past week and is now being quoted at $1.20 for drop shot for desirable orders. Rope—Both manilla and sisal rope are very firm and have advanced in the last ten days from %4@t1c per pound. - > 2 a The Clerk’s Influence. ‘*One reason why there are not more button shoes sold,’’ remarked a shoe clerk, ‘‘is that clerks don’t try to sell them. Now we sell as many button in the best grades as in the cheaper, but = only sell them when they are called or. ‘Let a lady come in fora pair of shoes and the clerk will show her lace every time if she dcesn’t designate but- ton. Always being shown lace, the women buy them, of course consider- ing them the only proper thing. ‘‘Let the traveling men show button goods and talk them as the newest and retailers will follow suit. Once button boots are on the shelves as leaders, clerks will begin to show them again and, behold, the button boot is a faver- ite once more.’’ Write for prices. ’Phone 1357. THOMAS DUNN & SONS, HARDWARE SPECIALTIES, BELTING, Engineers, Machinists and Factory Supplies 93 PEARL STREET. GRAND RAPIDS. between certain manufacturers, the Wim. Brummeler & Sons, Manufacturers and Jobbers of TINWARE, ENAMELED WARE and NICKEL PLATED WARE. Factory and Salesrooms, 260 South Ionia Street GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Patent bar StOV G We have made and sold this for years and it is the only per- fect stove of its kind that is made. Write for prices. FOSTER, STEVENS & 60. | Grand Rapids, Michigan. _! 5 i. Foolishness of Scheme Features—Ne- cessity of Experience. Ante Lucem in American Artisan. For the first time in some six months I ran up against a traveler triend, and in speaking of business he tuld me he was working a new scheme with his baking powder and spice business. On, yes! said he, we must be continually inventing some new scheme to catch the trade. Everybody is going into the _scheme features, Cigars, dry goods, and you must Come down to a scheme if you want to sell your plows, harrows, etc. Now is that not a beautitul idea of business, that you must have a fake scheme to sell goods? Cheap cigars, cheap baking powders and spices may be able to work a fake business, but to think an -honest, square business must be put upon a gambling basis. Think of a man going out to sell stoves and giving with each stove 50 pounds of coal or half a cord of wood, the dry goods salesman a box of cigars with every bolt of cloth, or a five dollar gold piece with every silk dress pattern. Who is there so foulish as not to know there is fraud and cheating behind it all? The worst lunatic would know that much, Why should not everything that de- stroys our commercial health and lite be prohibited? Vide department. stores and catalogue houses. They are the two greatest curses, the infamous bar nacles clinging to the great ship of in- ternal commerce, and unless scraped off must eventually swamp the craft ere it reaches mid-channel. The fallacy of any man’s going into business just because he has money 1s illustrated in a hundred cases in every State inthe Union. A glaring case ot this kind came to my notice but a short time agc. A man who had for years been engaged in farming and dairy business with success, gathering several hundred acres intu cultivated farms, Started in the haraware trade in a tuwn where there were five goood stores and stocks. The man has lived more than fifty years, spending his whole life in agri- cultural pursuits, and knows as little about commercial pursuits as it is _pos- sible for one to know, yet men come along and sell him hardware, stoves, farm utensils, all because he has got money and can pay his bills. This may be business, but 1t looks more like com- mercial carelessness and blankety-blank foolishness. Another case in Minnesota. A mid- dle-ayed farmer came into town, bought an interest in a hardware store, and at once became buyer and business man- ager. At one bound, from the plow he became a_ full-fledged hardware man, knowing all the intricacies of the busi- ness, and yet it was not likely that he had ever done up a pound of nails. He’s out of business now. Even these things are questions of vi- tal importance to the commercial indus- tries of our country, and the regular re- tailer who has served his apprentice- ship has a right to question the selling and starting of such people in business. It may not particularly injure them or their business, but it does injure the commercial body, and it 1s as mucha man'sSbounden duty to protect the cause from which he lives as to protect his Own personal property. Which Is Your Way? Here is a striking difference between two hardware merchants located ina prosperous town in Wisconsin. The writer passed by a man with a dent in his hat and entered a hardware store to find it without a single clerk; in fact, the premises were deserted. Expecting to discover some person in the rear, the lone occupant passed on to the tin and repair shop, which he also found to be deserted. The shears, soldering irons and crimpers were resting in silence. The lone occupant retraced his steps to the stock room, and began to study the silence of the hammer and the saw and other articles of hardware, and had _ be- come deeply engaged in making a gen- eral survey of the premises in unmo- lested thought, when a young apprentice MICHIGAN TRADESMAN entered and without recognition quietly passed into the workshop, leaving the sole occupant again to pursue his medi- tations in iroumongery. After having scauned the stock of shelf goods, and “*monkeyed’’ with a new washing ma- chine until it became ‘‘out of joint,’’ the lone occupant had just turned to in- spect a line of stoves, when the man with the dent in bis hat, the proprietor, entered, oblivious of the presence of a visitor. A mutual salutation which fol- lowed revealed to the edification of the lone occupant that politics had been the absorbing element ot the hardware- man’s time on the sidewalk for more than half an hour, while his business bided his return. Now, had the lone occupant been a prospective purchaser of a paper of tacks or a ton of iron, pa- tience would have long since ceased to be a virtue; at least, that was the im- pression left on the writer’s mind as he walked to another hardware store in the next block. In store No. 2, clerks were busy dusting and arranging stock be- tween sales, while the proprietor had his own shoulder to the wheel and was eagerly looking after customers as_ they came in. Hesold one plane, one stove, one hot water boiler, two Covert snaps, two Cents’ worth of nalis and collected $1.75 for a Disston saw in less than an hour, all the while juliying his custom- ers in a cheerful, good-natured Manner, as if each and every one were a $100 order, His store was not so very mucb larger than the first one described but it presented an air of business, where a purchaser meaning business and pos- sessing the money felt at home in mak- ing bis purchases. He feels in such a house that it is there for his benefit and conventence and he gives it his patron- age cheerfully. The clerks feit the pros- perity of the house also, wore bright taces, and worked in unison with the business spirit surrounding them. This dealer cleared $3,000 last season, not- withstanding the bad year. Really it requires less space to describe a busy hardwareman than it does an. idle one. FATAL IN TIME, Unprotected Steam Pipes Will Cause Ignition to Wood. The question has been much dis- cussed as to'the liability of steam pipes to cause ignition of wood with which they come in contact. That such lia- bility is largely a matter of time is obvious from the fact that it takes a very high temperature to ignite wood immediately,as when it is set on fire by contact with flame; a temperature of some 400 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit is re- quired to char wood within a reasonably short time, and these temperatures are above those of ordinary steam. It isa frequently observed fact, however, that wooden lagging applied to steam pipes and engine cylinders becomes charred after a long exposure to the heat even at these lower temperatures. In a paper read before the Federated Insti- tute of Mining Engineers by A. L. Stevenson, authorities are cited show- ing that the lower temperature at which charcoal is produced the greater its power of absorption and the more readily it is combustible.—New York Sun. The above article treats only of the danger from fire caused by unp/otected steam or heating pipes. In addition, a saving can be made of about 25 per cent. in fuel, as the steam will be delivered where used at almost the same temperature as when it left the boiler. Realizing this, the Board of Educa- tion has had the steam pipes in all the schoolhouses in this city covered by us, and the results are even more than anticipated. In addition to the school houses, we have covered pipes in a large number of houses and factories, among others, Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co., Edison Light Co., Wallin Leather Co,, etc. Now is the time of the year to attend to this, STUDLEY & Barcuay, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hardware Price Current. AUGURS AND BITS Se 70 BCRDEIEA Semiine .... «| - -- 20810 Jennings, imitation .. - --OU&10 AXES First Quality, S. B. Bronze.............._.. 5 00 First Quality, D. B. Bronze................. 9 5u Pires vanty. 5 HOS Steel dg dU eirss iuality, DB Stee 10 5u BARROWS Oe $12 00 14 00 ec net 30 WU BOLTS Ce 60410 Celene new Tt 7 to 7 emia ee ee i ee a) dU BUCKETS well pain. SO $32 BUTTS, CAST Cast Loose Pin, figured............... wooe as CUETO Wrought Narrow........... ae BLOCKS Utdinarm Tackle. 70 CROW BARS aos --perlb 4 CAPS Hiys £10... |. ee ee eae perm 65 Ce perm 5d ee. ~~. DOr mi 35 Seg ee per m 6u CARTRIDGES Pee Pare ee oo | Ne Zou 5 CHISELS SO 80 Ne ee 8U Se ee ee 80 OCR ek CM 8u DRILLS POrse sat GUCCI 60 laper and Straight Shank. ........... - dO0& 5 Morse’s ‘laper Shank...... Sted aclvcs saeco oe ELBOWS Com sme 6m. doz. net 20 Ca 12 Se dis 40&1u EXPANSIVE BITS Clark’s small, $1s; ee aver’, Gis, 2 Oras Se 25 FILES—New List ew RECN 7O&10 Cee 70 meucrs Hore Raspa. | soso 4o. CLs se GALVANIZED IRON Nos. 16 to 20; 22 and 24; 25 and ms ea. 8. 28 List 12 13 14 15 « .... li Discount, 75 to 75-16 GAUGES Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s.............. -60&10 KNOBS—New List Door, mineral, jap. trimmings.... ......... 7 Door, porcelain, jap. trimmings............ MATTOCKS ee eee 00, dis 60&10 OMEN $15 U0, dis 60a10 ies... je $18 50, dis 20a10 NAILS Advance over base, on both Steel and Wire. Steel natis, base...:. . _. eee cae 1 & WiOOwe Hine 175 FO Oe ee ee Pie PO MOMMOG ee Ua See 10 OCC 20 ee ee 3u ihe aa 5 MOONS qu re 2 aVeIeG, . 50 ane te evanee 15 ane SOOACe 25 Caen CAgvumee 35 Brmish WAGvaNCe oo 25 patina Sadvance. 30 eae OOGvdNeG 45 Parrel BAGvERCe 85 MILLS Comoe, Parkers (o's. 0 40 Coffee, P. Ss. & W. Mfg. Co.’s Malleables... 40 Coffee, Landers, Ferry & Clark’s........... 40 Comee, Huser 30 MOLASSES GATES ReCOOUN S Paster eos MCueI A GENUIMG 60&10 Enterprise, self-measuring ............ .... 30 PLANES Guia Yoo Cas, fanéy @50 eae CNC 60 Sandusky Tool Co.'s, fancy................. @50 Bench, firstquality.........__. eee @50 Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s wood......... 60 PANS De, Oe eediekin Common; poligned..... 0: TW& 5 RIVETS Mon sud Wine 60 Copper Hivetnaud Burs... 1... 60 PATENT PLANISHED IRON “A”? Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 24 to 27 10 20 ‘*B” Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 25 to 27 9 20 Broken packages 4c per pound extra. HAMMERS Maydole & Co.’s, new list........ ...... dis 2554 Ts ‘dis 25 Vermes @ Fintap se... dis W&10 Mason's Solid Cast Steel.......... .. 30¢ 70 lis, Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel Hand 30c lin .40&10 23 HOUSE PURNISHING GOODS Stamped Tin Ware. . « «.«+ee-. ROW Hat S410 cupanmed Ti Wire. 20&10 Granite ron Ware. .......... |... new list 40&10 HOLLOW WARE Ne 60&1 ee 60&10 Ce 60&10 HINGES Gate, Clark's 12.80 aan oe per doz. net 2 50 WIRE GOODS le EE eT 80 er 80 ee Le 80 (mo Heenan aud iveg 80 LE Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s............ dis 70 ROPES Sisal, 4 inch and larger............... .... 5% cme, ae 8 SQUARES Peet ane ree iy Oe eve ee ewe al. SHEET IRON com. smooth. com. a e2 7) 2 40 Nee ee Se 2 40 ee EGGee lS ae 245 OM Sete 3 00 2 oS RO eee 3 10 2 65 No. 27 3 2% Set se eee ese ou ade cau oa 20 All sheets No. 18 and lighter, over 30 inches wide not less than 2-10 extra. SAND PAPER List acct. 19, 86...... ee eee. dis SASH WEIGHTS pond Even. per ton 20 00 TRAPS eck Cae . 60&10 Oneida Community, Newhouse’s....... 50 Oneida Community, Hawley & Norton’s 70&10 Poe Ce per doz 15 Mouse, delusion.,................ per doz 1 25 WIRE Peers eee 75 POCO MAME vi) Copperca Market... --70&10 PRC MONE 62% Coppered suring Steal... 50 Batced ence, galvanized ....... =i Barbed Mence, painted... 1 82 HORSE NAILS ee dis 40&1C ee is 5 NOTCHWOMGI dis 10&10 WRENCHES Baxter’s Adjustable, nickeled.............. 30 CeCe GCOGMe 50 Coe’s Patent Agricultural, wrought ....... 80 Coes Patent, malieabid. ...... 80 MISCELLANEOUS Bare (ages... to eae a 50 Pompe Cie 80 MGkowe CW eee 85 Cassers, Hog and FPiate ........... . 50&10&10 Derepers, Ameren. |... 50 METALS—Zinc pend cade 634 Be 6% SOLDER 4@% 12 EEE % The prices of the many other qualities of solder in the market indicated by private brands vary according to composition. TIN—Melyn Grade Lo cela. 85 75 Pom, Coan. 5 75 rare FX, Chareoas .............. 7 00 Each additional X on this grade, 81.25. TIN—Allaway Grade ate ie, Coaeeene 5 00 inure 1 Chareear. 8 5 00 1eate TS Cearcoee 6 00 Pies Cuneo 8 00 Each additionai X on this grade, 81.50. ROOFING PLATES ime I, Charceal, Dean... 5 00 Masood FX. Charcoal Dean ................ 6 00 wuieo 1c, Chereoal Weam. |... 10 00 14x20 IC, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 4 50 14x20 IX, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 5 50 20x28 1C, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 9 00 20x28 IX, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 11 00 BOILER SIZE TIN PLATE 14x56 IX, for No. 8 Boilers, 14x56 IX. for No. 9 Boilers. t per pound... 9 use | Size 8 1-2x14—Three Columns. 2 Qulres, 160 pages............. #2 00 $ 3 Quires, 200 pases..... ....... 2 50 4 Quires, 320 pages.......... . 50 5 Quires, 400 pages...... ...... 3 50 6 Quires, 480 pages............. 4 00 Invoice Record or Bill Book. 80 Double Pages, Registers 2,880 in- Vee $2.00 TRADESMAN COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS. i { } 24 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The Queen’s Jubilee Presents. Written for the TRADESMAN. An Englishman, to-day, is nauseated by the word *‘Jubilee,’’ and, if an unsus- pecting stranger utters unconsciously the expression, ‘‘Queen’s Jubilee,’’ John Bull makes a bee line for another part of the house. Nevertheless, there was a grand rush, the first day, to see the Queen’s pres- ents displayed in the North Galleries of the Imperial In stitute, and the public invited from October 18 to inspect them, In fact, there were policemen stationed all along the halls to preserve order, and to keep the crowd moving, for it isa great temptation to beauty-lovers to stop and more than glance at such treasures. Especially near the entrance’ was there a continual pushing, necks and elbowing, for it was in that vicinity that the pres mediate family and were arranged, The place of honor was assigned to the gilt of HH. RL E., the Prince of Wales, a life-sized portrait of himself and the Duke of Connaught, painted by Edouard Detaille,the famous war artist. They are represented as_ splendidly mounted on horseback, the former in the costume of field marshal, the latter as a general, while the background shows a bit of Aldershot pines and plain, and a company of Highlanders passing by. The likeness of each noted person is considered excellent, but the artist was especially happy in getting a characteristic expression of the Crown Prince. Next to the picture isa rich bit of coloring in the form of a large Axmin- ster carpet or rug presented by T. R. 4.’s, the Duke and Duchess of Teck and family, and some sixty counties = by Lady Secretaries of the British Silk Association. Near ace are two or three cases con- taining the gifts of Her Majesty's im- mediate family. There is a crysopranse paperweight with 1837, V. R. I., 1807, a crown and XXVI. in diamonds and other precious stones from Her Majesty, the Empress Frederick. Not far off is an exquisitely wrought necklet of dia- mond fetter links with a crown and 1837-1897 also set in diamonds. Vying in magnificence is a diamond broach composed of one large stone and twelve smaller ones, given by the Princess of Wales, Duke and Duchess of York, Duke and Duchess of Fyfe, Princess Victoria, and Prince and _ Princess Charles. In a case of its own, high above the jewels so that it can be plainly seen ver the heads of spectators, is a large silver gilt vase, with a figure of Bri- tannia on the lid, and bearing the fol- iowing inscription: Presented to our QUEEN VICTORIA, by her Grandchildren William, Augusta Victoria, Henry, Iréne, Bernert, Charlotte, Adolphus, Victoria, Frederick Charles, Margaret. 22 June, 1897. craning of ents from the im- royal household Beloved Grandmother, It is suggested that the vase was de- signed by no less a personage than the Kaiser William himself. Nothing is richer than the gift of the Czar and Czarina, a breach with a pendant heart open, and in the center of which is the number sixty in Sla- vonic. On the top is a cabochon sap- phire, besides which there are two priceless sapphire drops. To the bookworm nothing appeals to the imagination like the gold book- cover with V. R. I., a crown, 1837, June 20, 1897, set in diamonds, rubies and emeralds. It is easy to imagine how pleased Queen Victoria must have been with these artistic and intrinsically valuable gifts, but it is doubtful whether the mother’s heart within her was moved by anything more than the gift of the Countess Erbach, Princess of Batten- berg—just a simple table cover of satin and plush worked in a design of soft old pinks, which any woman might have. Even the servants, 591 in number, vied with royalty itself in presenting Her Majesty with the greatest treasure procurable. In this case it took the form of a bracelet an inch wide. The design includes the rose, shamrock, thistle and lotus, to symbolize the va- rious nationalities of the domestic staff, and is carried out in diamonds, sap- phires, rubies, emeralds and pearls. When one has seen these things cne has scarcely begun on the collection, which seems to contain everything un- der the sun. There are endless num- bers of pictures, books, screens, clocks, fans, parasols, canes and cabinets of the choicest design. Next to the arti- cles already mentioned, the visitors seem to linger longest before a gold frame thickly studded with magnificent diamonds and turquoises, and contain- ing the photograph of the donor, the Shah of Persia. Also an object of the greatest admiration and wonder 1s a screen sent by the Emperor of Japan. It is composed of four panels on which seems to be painted a tumultuous stream rushing over rocks and through wood- land and meadow, but in reality the de- Sign is embroidered in the finest of silks. One is struck by the number of gifts the Emperor of China deemed it fitting to send; and the Chinese Embassador is only one step behind in the number, richness and variety of his gifts. In fact, there seems to be enough from China alone to fit up a good-sized museum. Yet royalty alone has not contributed to this great collection. Even the poor- est working man and woman _ have realized that it is more blessed to give than to receive and contributed their mite. The framed photograph of twenty-four working girls from Bow was just as graciously received as the ves- sels of gold and silver and is counted among the Queen's treasures. An em- broidered satin bedquilt from the mem- bers of the Gentlewoman’s Self-aid So- ciety, Edinburg, is so beautiful that it ought to be kept under glass as a work of art. Also to be enumerated in this list is an embroidered blue satin cushior from the Lady Assistants at Herbert's Supply Stores, Eton. Besides the above articles mentioned there are plenty of practical things, like two bicycles, a watch, three boxes of ribbons, a hundred yards of flannel, etc.. etc. Is there anything lett for heart to wish? Every nation, every land, has|* done its share, its full share,except— the United States! What is the matter with Uncle Sam? Did he feel he had nothing worthy of the Queen, or, good practical son, did he send on a supply of Chicago beef and Minnesota flour and Wisconsin cheese, which were gratefully received and, as the larder was empty, doubly appreciated by her Majesty! Whatever the reason, there is nothing exhibited from the United States aside from a hand-painted cup and saucer from a New York City lady except a few addresses. A long line of cases contains all the addresses which | Queen Victoria received,more than four hundred in number. Every society in the world seems to be represented. The addresses themselves are, many of them, pieces of art. They are often quaintly worded and written or printed in illuminated letters on parchment. Many of these testimonials are enclosed in rich caskets of gold, silver, rare woods or artistic leather. ZaIDA E. UDELL. E ngland. OO ee Produce siete. Apples—Northern Spys are about the mly variety of — fruit in market, commanding $2 25 per bbl. The Stock is not eects No. 1, but is fair in quality. Bananas—The market is well sup- plied, but prices are still fairly high. Beans—'lhe market is slightly weaker and prices are a little lower than a week ago. Butter—Separator moderate demand at 23¢c. coming in more freely, about 2oc for tancy. Cabbage—$3 per 100. Carrots—25c per bu. 5. % .Caulitlower—s1 per doz. Celery—15c per bunch. Cranberries—-Choice Cape Cods" and Fancy Wisconsins command $7.25 per bbl. Eggs—The market is very firm. Re- ceipts of fresh eggs are very light and the market stronger and higher, local handlers paying 16c, case count, and holding at 17c, case count, and 18c_ for fancy candled. There is apt to bea shortage in the receipts of tresh eggs from uow on until the middle of De- cember at least. Grapes—New York Concords mand 12c for 8 lb. baskets. Honey—The market is steady and firm. White clover is held at 11c and dark buckwheat at Ioc. Lemons—Fruit of small size is in good supply, but the large sizes are about out of the market. Prices are unchanged and movement ts light. Lettuce—Hot house goods fetch 15c per Ib. Onions—Wihte Globe and Red com- mand 50c. Spanish, $1.75 per crate. Orauges—The receipts of Mexicans continue to be liberal and of good qual- ity, while the demand is very good for this season of the year. California fruit is expected in about the Ist of Decem- ber. Pears—Keefers command $3 per bbl. Potatoes—The turning point has evi- dently come, due primarily to the strong demand from the South incident to the resumption of business as a result of the removal of quarantine restrictions, The demand is very brisk now to get in stocks before the weather shall be so cold that the extra expense of heating cars shall be incurred, and paying prices are gradually moving upward. Poultry—Hens and spring chickens are in “— demand at74@8%c. Ducks are in fair supply at g@1oc. Turkeys are strong and in active demand at g@toc. Geese are in moderate demand 8@gc. Quinces—The market is quiet, job- bers holding their stocks at 75c per bu., with few takers. Squash—$1 per too lbs. for Hubbard. Sweet Potatoes—Genuine Jerseys com- mand $4, while Virginias are held at 2, 75- Game—Dealers pay $1 per doz. ae rabbits and $1.20 per doz. for No. squirrels. Both have been scarce a hard to get, on account of the unfavor- able hunting weather. Doubtful Benefits of the Carnival. From the Vermontville Echo. The Michigan Tradesman speaks very intelligently on the doubtful benefits of such public demonstrations as the ‘‘carnival of fun’’ or street fairs or any great public occasions which bring monstrous crowds onto the streets. It claims, and with sound truth, that the legitimate business men who have do- nated liberally for the expense of pre- paring the carnival receiveno adequate London, creamery is in Dairy is commanding ee Crewe com- benefits from the crowds who come to have fun and not to buy goods. The hotels, restaurants and booths where eatables _— drinkables are dispensed and the saloons are the principal bene- ficiaries of these public occasions, while much that is objectionable will creep in, notwithstanding the utmost vigi- lance of police and management. What- ever money is spent on such occasions draws just so much from the small towns and surrounding country which ought to be kept at home,and thus they may result in more harm than aa when the general public is taken into consideration. There seems to be a dis- position on the part of the dealers in large cities to devise every means in their power to draw customers away from their home dealers and take the money away from home. There may be instances where persons gain by go- ing to the large cities to trade, but in the long run there is more loss than gain. 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 25 cents. _Advance en W V > FOR CASH—GROCERY or general stock. Address, with full par ticulars, W. H. Gilbert, 109 Ottawa street, Grand Rapids, Mich. 129 _ SALE - ONE-HALF INTEREST IN . well-selected stock of groceries aud crock ery. Wiil sell rightif sold at once. Other busi ness is reason for selling. Address F., Lock Box 2, Portland, M‘ch. 432 PUR SALE—KE SIDEN NCB AND MARKET atiached, too!ls and wagons, located in the hustling town of Oak Grove, on the Ann Ar’ or Railroad, seven miles to nearest m rket. A bar- gain forsome ot ve. Address E. D. Dickerson. 441 | pia BXUHANGE— PRODUCTIVE CITY property and cash for dry goods or general merchandise. Address L. & Co., Rockford, Mich., Box 7 430 HYSICIAN WAN TEvU—GOOD LOCATION first-class farming community. For partic- ulars address Box A, Burnip’s Corners, mae 24 POR SALE OR EXCHANGE—STORE a a ee at McCord Station, on D., 6. R. R.; good well in house: cis tern, new ~ se barn, etc. Store finished ready for goods. An excellent point for business. Price, $700—a bargain. Address Dr. L. E. Has- kin, Me Jord, Mich. 421 Vy ee K OF DRY GOODS OR ’ general merchandise for Northern In- diana, Illinois and lowa improved farms. Have buyers for general stores, and stores for sale. Address No. 419, care Michigan Tradesm+n,. 419 por SALE—CLEAN STOCK OF HARL WARE in Al shape and full set tinner’s tools; best town in Michigan and best farming country in the State. Excellent chance to e:gage in’ the hardware business; reason for selling, other business Address No. 417, care Michigan Trade-man. 417 _ DRY BEECH AND MA- ple 16-inch block wood, not less thau two- thirds hard maple. Price on ears at shipping point. A. Hyde, 860 Madison Ave., Grand Rap- ids, Mich. 411 W ANTED— BUTTER AND EGGS. IF YOU want good prices and quick returns w ite us. Lunn & Strong, Toledo, Ohio 4(2 YVANTED — FIRST-CLASS BUTT! “OR retail trade. Cash paid. Correspond with Caulkett & Co., Traverse City, Mich. 331 OR EXCHANGE—A_ WELL-ASSORTED drug stock that wil inventory $1,200 fer a stock of. groceries. Address John Cooper, 340 Woodworth avenue, Grand Rapids. Mich. 366 | ges EXCHANGE—TWO FINE IMPROVED farms for stock of merchandise; splendid location. Address No. 73, care Michigan Trades man. 73 yng oe CASES FRESH EGos, daily. Write for prices. F. W. Brown, Ithaca. Mich. 249 r= SALE—JUDGMENT FOR #8 08 AGAINST Niles H. Winans, real estate egent in the Tower Block. Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids 382 PATENT SOLICITORS. PRE OUR NEW HANDBOOK « HANDB OK ON PAT ents. Ciiley & Allgier, Patent Attorneys, Grand Rapids, Mich. 339 MISCELLANEOUS. ws ‘TED—POSITION BY REGISTERED pharmacist. Best of references furnished. Address No. 427, care Michigan Tradesman. 427 W ANTED—AFTER DECEMBER 1 rO sl- tion ny experienced shoe salesman in re- tuii store. Have had twelve years’ experience. Can furnish best of references. Address No. 428, cure Michigan Tradesman. 428 tS — REGISTERED ASSISTANT pharmacist. Address Lock Box 50, Lake Odessx, Mich. 426 Ware —SITUATION AS S SALESM AN IN dry goods or zeneral store; five years’ ex- eee. Al references. Address No. 422, care ichigan Tradesman. 422 ie Tsao 4 Travelers’ Time Tables. CANADIAN Pacific Railway. DETR one Going to Detroit. Ly. Grand Rapids...... 7:00am 1:30pm 5:35pm Ar Demo... 35.4 t:. 11:40am 5:40pm 10:20pm : Returning from Detroit. ey, Peers. 5k 8:00am 1:10pm 6:10pm Ar. Grand Rapids..... 1:00pm 5:20pm 10:55pm Saginaw, Alma and Greenville. Ly. G R7:10am 4:20pm Ar. G R 12:20pm 9:30pm Parlor cars on all trains to and from Detroit and:Saginaw. Trains run week days only. Gro. DEHAVEN, General Pass. Agent. T SAD Sosice sot nereeatse on (In effect October 3, 1897.) Leave. EAST. Arrive. + 6:45am..Saginaw, Detroit and East..+ 9:55pm boy at ee Detroit and East.... . + 5:0¢pm + 3:30pm..Saginaw, Detroit and East..+12:45pm *10:45pm...Detroit, East and Canada...* 6:35ain WEST * 7:00am....Gd. Haven and Int. Pts....*10:15pm t12:53pm.Gd. Haven and Intermediate.+ 3:22pm t+ 5:12pm....Gd. Haven Mil. and Chi....+10:05am +20:00pm....... Gd. Maven and Mi: oo... Eastward—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. Huenss, A. G. P. & T. A. BEN. FLETCHER, Trav. Pass. Agt., Jas. CAMPBELL, City Pass. Agent, No. 23 Monroe St CAG ae Going to Chicago. Ly. @. Rapids...........8:30am 1:25pm *11:30pm Ar. Chicago.............3:10pm 6:50pm 6:40am Returning from Chicago. iw Chicago. ci... 7:20am 5:15pm * 9:30px Ar. G’d Rapids......... 1:25pm 10:35pm * 6:20am Muskegon. iy. Gd Rapids. .:. .... 8:30am 1:25pm 6:25pr As. Cre Rapids...) ip 8s 10:10aw Traverse City, Charlevoix and Petoskey. Lyi @ Bapids.. 7:30am 5:50pm Ar: Traverse City ......:...... 12:400m 11:10pm Ay, Cuarevare.-202:..-...... Biispm .) | Ar. Petoskey....... Sraen s PARLOR AND SLEEPING CARS. CHICAGO. Parlor cars leaye Grand Rapids 1:25 p m; leave Chicago 5:15 pm. Sleeping cars leave Grand Rapids *11:30 pm; leave Chicago *9:30 pm. TRAVERSE CITY AND BAY VIEW. q Parlor car leaves Grand Rapids 7:30 a m. *Every day. Others week days only. Gro. DEHAVEN, General Pass. Agent. GRAN Rapids & Indiana Railway June 20, 1897. Northern Div. Leave Arrive Trav. C’y, Petoskey & Mack...+ 7:45am + 5:15pm Tray. C’y, Petoskey & Mack...t 2:30pm t 6:33am eee 6 -+ 5:25pm tii:i5am Train leaving at 7:45 a. m. has parlor car, and train leaving at 2:30 p. m. has sleeping car to Mackinaw. Southern Div. Leave Arriv: Cineiney oe + 7:10am + 8:25p1- Be Wayne.....................4 2eleem f.2-10pn Cemeinmet * 7:00pm * 7:25ax 7:10am. train has parlor ear to Cincinnati 2:00 p.m. train has parlor car to Fort Wayne. 7:00 p. m. train has sleeping car to Cincirmati. Muskegon Trains. GOING WEST. Ly G@’d Rapids......... +7:35am +1:00pm +5:40pr: Ar Muskegon........... 9:00am 2:10pm 7:05pm GOING EAST. Ly Muskegon....... .. +8:10am t+11:45am +4:03pn ArG’d Rapids... ..... 9:30am 12:55pm 5:2)pr +Except Sunday. *Daily. Cc. L. LOCKWOOD, Gen’! Passr. and Ticket Agent. MINNEAPOLIS, S* P#*! Sant Ste. WEST BOUND. Ly. Grand Rapids (G. R. &1)............ +7 :45am Ly. Mackinaw City........ bedi cen cape 4:20pm Ar. Gladstone......... chases ieee 9:50pm ee Pe Pe ee: 8:45am Ar, Wieapotie oo se es ace 9:30am EAST BOUND. oy MORONS... 8 Soe a +6:30pm Bt Oe, Peo i. sts eee seein ee ae ee 7:20pm Ae, GURORUING on. onde cccgeee-... s SRR Ar. Mackinaw City.......... eee 11:00am Ar. Grand Rapids........ Boece ini :00pm wij ades 10: W. R. CatLaway, Gen. Pass. Agt., Minneapolis. E. C. Oviart, Trav. Pass. Agt., Grand Rapids. EAST BOUND. DY: Dieter sc el +11;45am *11:35pm ee WOrente a... 2 7... 8§:3Upm 8:15am AE. Montreal... i. cc... 7;20am 8:00pm WEST BJUND. ley. Monéreal....6 365. 8:50am 9:00pm Div. POPOUINO. oo eo 4:00pm 7:30am Ax, Tetra... . 10:45pm 2:10pm D. MeNicoll, Pass. Traffic Mer , Montreal. E. C. Oviatt, Trav. Pass. Agt.,Grand Rapids. D U LUT South gn Atlantic WEST BOUND. Ly. Grand Rapids (G. R. & L.)+11:10pm = +7:45am Ly. Mackinaw City............ 7:33am 4:20pm At So IPMAce. cs. 9:09am 5:20pm AY. Saat Sie. Marie. 2.5... . 12:20pm 9:50pm Ar. Marquette ..0............. 2:50pm |10:/6pm me, DICHCOEIAS 5:20pm 12:45am At: PAM eo ce. 8:30am EAST BOUND. ty ee oi A THGRCOPIB ?li:iam 2:45am ir MEAG 1:30pm 4:30am ly. Sau Ste. Marie:::.. 3... SSlpm il Ar. Mackitiaw City. -.. 0... .. 8:40pm 11:0%m G. W. Hipsarp, Gen. Pass. Agt. Marquette. E. C. Oviatt, Tray. Pass. Agt., Grand Rapids TRAVEL VIA F. & P. M. R. R. AND STEAMSHIP LINES TO ALL POINTS IN MICHIGAN H. F. MOELLER, a. a. P. a. " 990909999 OO4940000066 fire You Going South? Then make the trip over the famous Queen & Crescent Route. Historic and scenic country en route, vestibuled trains that have no equal in the South, and the shortest journey possible. You save a hundred miles of travel to the most important Southern cities via the Queen & Crescent. Write for information to W. C. Rinearson, Gen’! Pass’r Agent, Cincinnati, O. Send 10 cents for fine Art Colored Lith- ograph of Lookout Mountain and Chickamauga. DO OOOOO00F 6000660694 H 69009668 $060 Sed ddd ddnde bedded de dede dedi tei bed in dete tnded OS O0O00O60 06 6000000000000 SEND US A Photograph «::... Mother-in-Law OR YOU ARE NOTHING NOW=-A=DAYS IF YOU ARE NOT ORIGINAL. THE BABY YOUR PET DOG YOUR STORE FRONT THE OLD HORSE THAT STRING OF FISH (You didn’t catch) YOUR OWN “PHYS.” ANYTHING- a You would like to hand out to your friends or customers on January Ist. We will re= produce it and get you up a Calendar with an individuality that won’t need a trades mark or a patent. WE ALSO HAVE A VARIETY OF DE- SIGNS IN STOCK WHICH WE CAN FURNISH ON IMMEDIATE NOTICE. Don’t Hang Fire! Talk N ow! | TRADESMAN COMPANY, Getters-up of Original Printing. Established 1780. Walter Baker & Co, Dorchester, Mass. The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of COCOAS CHOCOLATES on this Continent. No Chemicals are used in their manufactures. Their Breakfast Cocoa is absolutely pure, delicious, nutritious, and costs less than one cent a cup. Their Premium No. 1 Chocolate, put up in Blue Wrappers and Yellow Labels, is the best plain chocolate in the market for family use. Their German Sweet Chocolate is good to eat and good to drink. It is palatable, nutri. tious, and healthful; a great favorite with children. Buyers should ask for and be sure that the aga the genuine goods. The above trade-mar' S on every package. Walter Baker & Co. Ltd., Dorchester, Mass. LTD. WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR contains the entire grain of wheat with only the fibrous Every pound of thi ounces of food valu It contains all the elements required to build up the daily wastes of the Bread made from it is easily assimilated; is highly nutritious and is most palatable. Every grocer should have it in stock. Manufactured by... GUARD, FAIRFIELD & CO., Allegan, Mich. human system. — trade Olney & Juds on Grocer Co., Grand Rapids. WW READY FOR USES, covering removed. NO YEAST. SALT.SODA OR} f s flour represents 16 I BAKING POWDER | e. SWEET MILK BAKE AT ONCE dd I READY FOR USES jUSE WO YEAST.SALT. S04 OR E TAN le (ae 25 Bf Secon? \ (BUCK WHEAT F RET ow > & =z a 0 2 = eo nm =» seis ae Sl , AMG G32) 4 fe LA 2 BAKE AT ONCE Fallis’ Pancake Flour Fallis’ Self-Rising Buckwheat 205 1b. sacks to a case... $3.50 FALLIS & CO., Toledo, 0. WM. R. TOMPKINS, Agent, Detroit, Mich. LURNITUPE PATEN SALI Ca supplied by the aL DAS tabs aul (6 Soe cs ye) E J POR has ia EU LULA ERS (eae : i ETAL ADA GRA NVD RAPIDS, MICH. ie ? 5) rer he ; 5S Ee meme aes eee ; ; ' i i ; III oer Oo ¥) 0 J Pd $) 9 BAO a p) 0 » Have Confidence Cho aK o oS “ae o ° arre [=) os CASO DF J ° soXe ooo BJO¢H So °o a oO In knowing you are not purchasing cheap and inferior oS 7A0f Onto o CJ ° S PE IC COIR imitations. co ‘oD Ss 2 ° Ot So ° These curves are on all original platform Computing and Money Weight scales A 9 x Ne 9 oa ° o ro 9° Ly 0° ‘aN ° o> S263 o made by us, and you well know that all the scales we make are leaders in fineness, Ose So : su sensitiveness, durability and profit saving powers. Ne so : o ee Sixteen different sizes and kinds for all uses, and all are of our celebrated we So i mt ee Computing and Money Weight kinds. S29 Go D 2 3S Recommended by over 35,000 merchants in this country alone. We were Gro x A ¥) 6 first to make and sell practical Computing scales, and have established the market 34 So os and demand for said scales. _ THE COMPUTING SCALE CO., Dayton, Ohio. 6hO $)6 o)5e6 ASS os 0° ‘o Cro oe ‘ON ° °o o iy 0 Cho % \ o oS oR Yo 9, ae 09) 586 Ca ° olotg o c So ° 5 SAX The Stimpson Computing Scale Dolls, Toys and Games of every description. i Christmas Cards Ke ad Season 1897-98, ; Booklets, Calendars, On account of moving to our New Build- B and Novelties. | ing (50x 125 feet—three floors and _ base- i Simplicity, accuracy, weight and eu ment) we are a little late this year, but SH Value shown by the movement of oe N a I = ll ] d th one poise, Albums, ovr New Line, especially adapted to e C It is the acme of perfection and Books ° not excelled in beauty and finish. : Drug, Stationery and Bazaar Trades es We have no trolley or tramway to Photo Frames, i Headic. Medalions, will be on exhibition by Nov. roth in our \W We have no cylinder to turn for New Sample Room, (25 x 100 feet), com- 1) each price per pound. We do not follow, but ‘lead all competitors. We do not have a substitute to meet competition. We do not indulge in undignified and unbusinesslike methods to make sales—we seil Stimpson scales on their merits. | orising the most complete and attractive Leather, Metal, oe st comple ttra assortment of eZ and Celluloid Fancy Goods. POPULAR PRICED Perfumery HOLIDAY ARTICLES oi all Leading Makers. to be seen in Michigan. Give usa chance to prove this by a personal visit. Railroad expenses allowed up to 5 per cent. of your purchase of Holiday Goods. No cata- logues. Correspondence invited. Our travelers will soon be on their routes Druggists and to solicit your orders as usual. Stationers’ ‘ww FRED BRUNDAGE, & ES eS IESE Agents of other companies would not have to spend most all of their time trying to convince the trade that our scale was no good if the Stimpson did not possess the most points of merit. Kas SEIS EASA Fancy China Bric-a-Brac. All we ask is an opportunity to show you the Scale and a chance to convince you that our claims are facts. Write us and give us the opportunity. The Stimpson Computing Scale Co., School (ELKHART, " IND.” Supplies, Pee WHOLESALE DRUGGIST, etc., etc. | 32 and 34 Western Avenue, - Muskegon, Mich. ee as eee : . Owosso. Grand Rapids. Telephone No. 266. SSS SASS SEES SESSA SES SRS eS eS BS SSS SSS SE SASSI SASOwes a