FLED ANGCSS ‘AG ;, =) erin N ee CHIG GP cS i coe ‘WEEKLY 47 Swoon SS AAS LEN, <1 a 7 \ 7S 0 at VANES om a 1 PER YEAR 3 S Re) Zs Ts ww ALIN SRL AD se SSS TRADESMAN COMPANY, PUBLISHERS: Lyk. eee MORO ee EDS = EN = 2 - Volume XV. GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1898. = 771 PIO ee es PURITY AND STRENGTH! a; = J ® ® 6 ru 'S BOMPRESSED. YEAST A Big Lift In Business FLEISGHMANN & GO.’S COMPR | | h woh \s placed on the market in tin foil and under Are our FREIGHT ELEVATORS of any capacity. ee Vet, our yellow label and signature is Our SCALE TRUCK is an 800-Ibscale combined with n | ‘ {ereey o ABSOLUTELY PURE the regular warehouse truck. We also make Engines, a © = Melers | Siinkoctacke i) and) Brass Cactnoc | Staal : a. 5 Of greater strength than any other yeast, and | _ ilers, —es - n an . _— Castings, Steel q 4 Sens convenient for handling. Neatly wrapped in nl Culvert Pipe and General Machine Work, uy ©, S : J : i i a St ee tin foil. 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PORE OTT ESET TOTE STOR OTEO OTE CTRCCTOOT es C. L. Harvey & eee. Four Kinds of Coupon Books : 59 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. {We are not connected with any other firm using our name. | PEP PEPE DE PS PEPE PEO PEPE EHH HUD The War Tariff Will Not Affect “MR. THOMAS" The Most Popular Nickel Cigar on Earth are man ufactr ere! 1s and all sold on the same piggy irrespecti of size, shape or denomin atic m. Free samples on application TRADESMAN COMPANY, Gena Rapids. 29999995 Ce EP EE ED Ruhe Bros. Co., Makers. “a F. E. Bushman, Representative, i = ¥/,:Factory 956, 1st Dist.’ Pa. = .% Kalamazoo, Mich. 4 wig Mail Orders Solicited. W W W It pays any dealer to have the reputa- WV W tion of keeping pure goods. W . 0, It pays any dealer to keep the Seymour 0 \ Cracker. yy DEALERS IN W There’s a large and growing section of W W the public who will have the best, and W [ILLUMINATING AND LUBRICATING W with whom the matter of a cent or soa W W pound makes no impression. 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Popular aversion to flies is growing, and To increase your sales of Tanglefoot $ YOUR Fly Destroyers are coming into greater use. let your customers see it in actual use ¥ Of all means for their destruction in your store, in the Holder; ¥ WHOLESALER Tanglefoot is the most practical They will follow your example. @ and the best on account of its greater Every customer to whom you sell a box of z SELLS efficacy, cleanliness, endurance and cheapness, Tanglefoot will remember it with pleasure a TANGLEFOOT. This is why the sale of Tanglefoot increases yearly. every day. of the summer. PRICE, 30 CENTS A BOX.—$2.55 A CASE. Our blended San Marto Is famous and pays grocers a good profit when retailed at 25c- “Royal Duchess’ “Hillside” F ’ are Java and Mocha popular brands. fF f 7 J J J _ | All our coffees are roasted and packed on day of shipment. TT" . IST ate The J. M. Bour Co., 113-115-117 Ontario St., Toledo, Ohio. 129 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich. H ' } ifiion Pere meer i ; i i of] : 1% ’ FSMAN Volume XV. THE MERCANTILE AGENCY Established 1841. R. G. DUN & CO. Widdicomb Bld’g, Grand Rapids, Mich. Books arranged with trade classification of names. Collections made everywhere. Write for particulars. L. P. WITZLEBEN, Manager. {FP PO9SS9S 99999900050 64004 THE : FIRE« 479 i INS. $ co. e Prompt, Conservative, Safe. : J.W.CHAMPLIN, Pres. W. FRED McBaIn, Sec. OP $O99O0466054999060064660< GOMMERGIAL GREDIT CO., LIMITED, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Michigan Representatives The Furniture Commercial Agency Co. “Red Rook.” Reports and Collections. L. J. STEVENSON, Manager and Notary. R. J. CLELAND, Attorney. OOOO OS® bbb b bla a eee OP POON GOD Sor eneeeanenererrereerrees 3 lf You Hire Help —- 3 ¢ £ You should use our 3 Perfect Time Book 3 ~——and Pay Roll. : 4 Made to hold from 27 to 60 names : and sell for 75 cents to $2. @ Send for sample leaf. 3 BARLOW BROS., 3 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 3 a 4 Co PREFERRED BANKERS LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN. Commenced Business September 1, 1893. Insurance in force...... ee $2,746,000.00 Net Increase during 1807 .............. 104,000.00 Net Asser 32,733.49 Losses Adjusted and Unpaid.......... None Other Lastalities -- None ‘Total Death Losses Paid to Date...... Total Guarantee Deposits Paid to Ben- emciavies 812.00 Death Losses Paid Duri a 17,000.00 Death Katefor i807....../...... |... : 6.21 Cost per 1,000 at age 30 during 1897.... $.25 FRANK E. ROBSON, Pres. TRUMAN B. GOODSPEED, Src’y. 40,061.00 WILLIAM CONNOR now shows a full line of Fall and Winter Clothing. Has the largest line of Kersey Overcoats and Ulsters on the road; best $5.50 Kersey all wool overcoat in market, ali manufactured by KOLB & SON, rocHestenr, Nn. Y. If you wish to look over my line, write me, Box 346, Marshall, Mich., or meet me at Sweet’s Hotel, Grand Rapids, Mich , from Thursday, July 14, until Monday evening, July 18. if you don’t buy. Expenses allowed. Noharm done BOUOROE CAOROCE SEOROR OCHOHOE THE FORGOTTEN PAST Which we read about can never be forgotten by the merchant who be @ a 2 t] @ a comes familiar with our coupon = system. The past to such is always | e e a e a e@ = a ‘‘nightmare.’”’ The present is an era of pleasure and profit. TRADESMAN COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS. BORORCHOROHOHOHOHOHONOHO GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1898. GENERAL TRADE SITUATION. Aside from the natural conservatism of trade on account of advancing sum- mer there seems to be no influence ad- verse to the steady tide of commercial movement. The continued favorable outlook for military operations. still makes the stimulative effect of the war greater than all its causes of depression in the way of speculative uncertainty and interference with trade. Railway transportation is always less at this sea- son, so there is no cause for anxiety on account of the less favorable showing than in May, although this has had effect in a slight reaction in tbe stock quotations, which had been steadily ad- vancing since the favorable war outlook became apparent. Government securi- ties continue in good demand, with strengthening quotations. Conflicting and uncertain crop rumors have kept the oscillations in the wheat prices great enough to make it interest- ing for speculators, but the change in the average is but little. There seems to be a feeling that there will be suffi- cient lessening of the expected yield to affect prices, but there is no fear but that there will be enough to yield healthy returns to producers, thus assur- ing the continuance of the present un- precedented agricultural demand in gen- eral trade. While iron prices and movement are reported less favorable near the seaboard than west of the Allegeanies, the demand continues so far beyond al! precedent for this season of the year that, although slightly lower prices are made for bars and cut nails and for Grey Forge at Pittsburg, the number of concerns clos- ing for repairs or for a summer vacation seems to be unusually small. The Val- ley Bessemer producers, according to agreement, are limiting their output for one month, but the Western and espe- cially the Chicago works appear to have all the business they want. Among other sales reported are some of rails to South Africa and Mexico, with expected con- tracts for 7,000 more cars, several large office buildings and a continuing and enormous demand for railway and agri- cultural implement uses. At Pittsburg the purchasing of locomotives is a note- worthy feature and there is figuring on an Australian contract for plates for the gold fields amounting to 33,000 tons. The woolen industry has at this time its regular annual period of uncertainty about future demand for goods and fu- ture prices of materials. The reduc- tion in price of Clay worsteds is inter- preted as a rather hopeful sign, in view of the reported change of terms about dating and restriction of price for two months, but nevertheless dampens hope for some who had counted on an ad- vance in goods, without which they hold it impossible to pay prices now asked by Western growers and dealers, about 4 cents higher than can be realized here. Extreme dulness in wool is nat- ural and sales have been only [1,695, 300 pounds in three weeks, against 29,585, - too last year and 23,728,200 in the same weeks of 1892, and the purchases would evidently have been smaller yet had not the mills a good many orders still un- filled for which some additional material is found necessary. The boot and shoe makers are receiving numerous supple- mentary orders at the recent advance in prices, it is claimed, and many have business ahead for several months, but the striking feature is still the number and urgency of demands for immediate delivery, dealers having sold out sooner than they expected. CL Japan is now building a great steel plant. The work will cost $10, 000, cod, and will be put into operation within three years. The product of the plant for the first year will be almost exclu- sively steel rails, and probably some steel plates for ships. Boiler plates, bar steel and structural iron will follow in order. This steel plant, which will be situated at Yawatamura, a town of about 10,000 inhabitants, is on the ex- treme northern end of the island of Kushiu. This island, according to re- ports, is rich in coal. President Faure, of France, was a successful business man before he en- tered politics. He therefore carries business methods to the office and one of the secrets of his success is his un- tiring and methodical discharge of his duties. One of his rules is to answer all letters the day they are received. A Connecticut merchant deposited $10 —the first money he ever earned—in a New London savings bank fifty-one years ago. A few days ago he took his book to the bank and had the interest added for the first time. He was some- what surprised to learn that the $10 had grown to $136.08. Brazil is agitating the transformation into a state monopoly of the sale of coffee, rubber and tobacco, and limiting their export to the demand for actual consumption, as_ distinguished from speculative demand. A German scientist claims that the memory Is stronger in summer than in winter. He says that among the worst foes of the memory are too much _ food, too much physical exercise and _ too much education. Ladies of fashion plates have the ad- vantage over other women. They are made to fit the clothes they have on. The real woman must take chances in having clothes fit her. Men who can not succeed in politics are those who talk too much and_ those who can not talk at all. The mean average gets along if not too mean. Every man is satisfied that there is nothing like rain water for refreshing the earth; but some men want something stronger to refresh themselves with. Perhaps, after all, it will be just as well if the yellow journals allow the Na- tional administration and the army and navy bureaus to conduct the war. You will note that the weeds selected by young widows are always becoming. Number 771 Patriotic people generally will com- mend the payment of the award made in the Behring Sea case to the British Am- bassador. In this instance the decision of the international tribunal of arbitra- tion was against the United States. It was pronounced at Paris some years ago. While that decision was confined to principles, it made us liable for dam- ages done to Canadian sealers which were unlawfully seized. A commission of Canadians and Americans made an enquiry into the facts and reported in favor of an award of a little more than $473,000. This amount was appropriated by Congress and was paid over the day before the time limit expired. We should have been greatly mertified if this imperative obligation had not been promptly met. We have been subjected to a great deal of English criticism for the long delay, much of which, how- ever, was unjust. England was very prompt in payment when the Geneva award was made, setting us an example which we can not afford to ignore. It is particularly fortunate that the Behring Sea award has been paid, because a further delay would have interfered with the present very cordial relations be- tween the two countries. We can now go on to adjust all the other differences which exist between the Government at Washington and Ottawa. The time is ripe and most auspicious for the settle- ment of these controversies; and as neighbors we owe it to each other to bring them speedily to a successful _is- sue. NN War does not cancei debts, as some would seem to believe, and although a Spanish creditor established in this country would not recover any debt from an American debtor during the war, yet the legal right to claim payment revives with the return of peace. In one word, it must be thoroughly understood that in case of war private citizens on either side are not fully in hostile relations with one another, but merely in a state accord- ing to the usage of war, no one can fight without the sanction of his government, and is liable to severe punishment if he take advantage of the state of war to damage either the life or property of citizens subject to the enemy’s govern- ment who may be living in his country. of non-intercourse. Moreover, The railroads of the United States ex- pend in a year a sum more than _ $100, - 000,000 in excess of the total expendi- tures of the United States Government, and this cumputation does not include nearly $250,000,000 paid in the form of interest upon railroad bonds or guaran- teed stock and from $80,000,000 to $100,000,000 paid in the form of divi- dends to stockholders. The railroads, indeed, are the great distributing agen- cies of the country, handling never less than $1,000,000,000 in a year and dis- bursing it all, or practically all, for railroads as a rule do not keep large bank accounts, and do practically cash business, turning money rapidly. War will tax the patience and the property of the people, RO TLE RGR eae: wr Poza, MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Dry Goods The Dry Goods Market. Staple Cottons—Brown sheetings and drills have moved slowly in response to new orders during the week just past, as was naturally expecteJ at this period of the year. No active resumption of trading in staple fabrics is anticipated until after inventories are completed. The price position of low grade and light weight brown sheetings and drills has been improving during the last few weeks, and they are now upon almost as Strong a price basis as are heavier goods. Export demand has been limit- ed recently, but such a large proportion of the production of these goods for the next four to six months ts under con- tract that there can be no material Change in prices, except in an upward Duck has moved actively during the week, and is in a very strong price position. Colored cottons have displayed increased activity during the last few days, and very fair orders have direction. been placed by both jobbers and cutters for denims, stripes, checks and_ plaids. Cheviots are in good demand, and fancy tickings are moving more freely. Prices of leading makes are firm, but some ir- regularity exists upon low grade makes. Grain bags are going forward in large quantities upon old contracts, but are not In immediate large request. Prints and Ginghams—The progress that has already been made in the mar- keting of fali lines of prints has demon- strated the wisdom of the comparative- ly early opening and naming of prices for these goods. It is doubtful if such an even basis of prices could have been assured had this action been delayed, aud the agents who led this movement deserve great praise for their farsighted- ness. There is no more irregularity in prices of fanciers than is usual at the opening of a season, and much less than the position of the cloth market might appear to warrant. The extra discount allowed jobbers and the protection they receive by the maintenance of the old open prices have done the trick nicely, Mournings continue to sell freely, but one or two agents declare that they can not accept contracts for late delivery at present prices. It is doubtful, however, if there is any early change in prices. Indigo blues, staples, solids, Turkey reds, etc., have been in fair demand, but will not commence to move actively until next month. Draperies, cretonnes, robes, etc., are moving freely and at firm prices. Ginghams continue the most active fabric in the market, both for fall and next spring. Sergés —A few minor lines have been practically opened at prices that are avout Io per cent. above opening prices ef a year ago. Whether the business tait bas beea done at low prices is to materially affect the price position of the market for the coming season re- mains to be seen. Goods have been liberally offered among clothiers at the low prices ruling a year ago, and such action has certainly not strengthened the seller's position for the coming sea- son. The market has not been irretriev- ably injured by the business so far com- pleted, since the orders taken are but a drop io the bucket compared with the total business for the season. The tem- porary weakness of the worsted yarn market has enabled manufacturers to purchase spot lots of yarn at very low prices, and they are turning this into piece goods at comparatively low prices to keep their looms moving until the season formally opens. Cheap wool and yarn are being rapidly exhausted, and no manufacturer can continue at less than 10 per cent. advance except ata loss. No one manufacturer can domi- nate the market for any length of time and if the Washington Miils, as is an- ticipated, should name very low prices upon these goods its production would be soon covered with orders and the market would soon advance to a strong- er and higher price basis. Flannels—There is but little new to report in the market for flannels except the blues, which have been taken in such large quantities for Government supplies, botb for shirtings and linings. There has been some slight movement in white flannels, but not enough to be of consequence, Blankets—-[here seems no chance of there being any considerable amount of stock left on hand now, since the Gov- ernment took such large numbers. This is true not only of colored goods, but also to some extent of white goods and medium and better grades. It has been this fact that has awakened the trade to the fact that if they were to secure any goods this sesaon, they had better be about it; for a man who waits is liable to lose his opportunity, and be obliged to take something that is not quite what he wants. Carpets—The carpet trade with some manufacturers is so quiet that the ques- tion of shutting down during the month of July has been discussed, especially by those engaged on tapestry and velvet carpets. Prices of body Brussels and Axminsters of the best grades, including the Bigelow and Lowell, have not been changed since Jan. 1. The Lowell Ax- minsters are offered wholesale at $1.50; Bigelow axminsters, $1.25. Both Low- ell and Bigelow five-frame, body Brus- sels carpets are quoted at $1.07%4. On jute and wool rugs and art squares man- ufacturers are quite well employed, and tbe outlook for this class of goods is bet- ter than for regular carpets. Curtains—The call for Nottingham lace curtains has been good with some jobbers, who seli wholesale from 4oc per pair up to $350. The jobbers are an- licipating a big trade this fall. White has been the prevailing shade. Ecru shades are increasing in popularity, however. a Didn’t Want the Jug Strained. A little old woman witb a sharp nose and sharper tongue was in the country grocery store buying supplies. Among other things she brought in from her cart was a battle-scarred jug, which she ordered to be filled with molasses. At last, when the purchases were com- pleted, she began looking over the ac- count, item by item, before paying. ‘*What’s this?’’ she exclaimed. *‘ You have charged me for two gallons and a half of molasses. *’ es, a am, *" ‘* But that jug holds only two gallons. ’’ ‘ You must be mistaken. I measured the molasses carefully, and it took two gallons and a half to fill it.’’ **Well,’’ said the woman, with a sigh, ‘‘T don’t so much mind having to pay for the molasses, but I do object to hav- ing the jug strained by your putting in a half galion more than it will bold.’’ ——_—__~>0>__ Naval Maneuvering. The Father—That young man who used to call on you and stay so late is in the navy, now, I understand? The Daughter—Yes, papa; and think of it! His boat has been disabled! The last time I saw him he was being towed in. ‘‘Well, don’t let me see him around here all hours of the night or you will see him towed out.’’ FOU of July Hecorations Fiags on Sticks, or Unmounted Bunting, 3/2 cents to 8 cents per yard. P. STEKETEE & SONS, Jobbers, Grand Rapids, Mich. ? W and ‘‘Fatinitza’ W sellers. Wy $2.00 and $2.25 per dozen. SS See We have a good stock to | select from: Palm Leafs in both cheap and good grades. wv Japanese Folding Fans, full size, at 35C, 75C, goc, $1.25, The ‘‘Telescope’’ at goc, at $1.25 per dozen, are both good Mail orders receive prompt attention. W VOIGT, HERPOLSHEIMER & CO., W WHOLESALE DRY GOODs, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. pu MG Dealers don’t keep our goods; they SELL them. Carpets This size is very popular, as the patterns show up beautifully. prefer large samples we will cut them any length desired at the price of fe the best-selling goods on earth. Don't it will be to your interest and we want you the goods per yard. HENRY NOEE & CO., SOUTHEAST CORNER MARKET & MONROE STS., CHICAGO. Me Complete price list and telegraph code will be sent with samples. ESAS SASSI SINE SISO YANN LASSI ASS Ber ane TARE We hav Ne wait, order samples at once; to represent us. ; Ko All grades cut at wholesale. You Carry Only Samples We carry the stock. When you make a sale, send us the pattern number, size of room or quantity wanted and we will ship your order the same day as received —sewed if desired. OVER 3,000 DEALERS are now han- dling our carpets profitably. Let us start you to success. For One Dollar We will send you a book of Carpet Sam- ples containing about 50 patterns—size 9x18 inches. These samples are cut from the roll, so you can guarantee every Carpet as represented—in style, color and quality. No picture scheme or Misrep- resentation. Every sample is finished, numbered and quality specified on ticket, so you can make no mistake when order- ing. Wealso make up books as above, 18x18 in., which we will furnish For Three Dollars If you SSAA eee eS SASS eS SSS ET RES d oO pene, werk tee —?—_—_—— — te en aa Sean RTT NSA 9 weary cameos mee BENE A » oe 3 - EET aa MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Go POOR POLICY. Forcing Cheap Truck On People Who Want the Best. From the Dry Goods Economist. There is no question that the whole retailing interests to-day are busy sell- ing a Class of goods which is anywhere from 25 to 50 per cent. lower in quality than good salesmanship would put into the hands of the same customers at the same counters. This sounds absurd, but it is absolutely true. Every day instances are brought to light which show that the present method of merchandising all over the country is one in which a cheaper article is sold than could be gotten into consumption if effort, inge- nuity and good work were used in so doing. The worst phase of this is not alone that the business is concentrated upon an unprofitable class of merchandise, but that a very unsatisfactory class of goods is, aS a rule, put into the hands of peo- ple who would buy the right thing and pay a good price for it. What the con- sumers would like, though, is to have goods shown to them by people who know what they are talking about. A salesman who knows his goods can easily convince the average person that it is far better to take something ata few cents more in which there is merit than to simply buy at a catchy bargain price. The person most frequently vic- timized is the ‘‘good’’ customer—the man who walks into a store and asks for what be wants and has something foisted upon him which in every man- ner and form is below what he desires. The writer had an experience recently which goes to illustrate the point more clearly than any amount of mere writ- ing and talk could do. Having need of a collar and tie, the collar of the turn- over, round-cornered type, he entered a well-known furnishing store on Broad- way and requested such a collar. He is a well-dressed man, wearing very decent clothes, and not at all a bargain hunter either in appearance or manner. The clerk pulled down a box and took out a collar—the size asked for. When asked if it was the latest and best he replied that it was. Not asking the price, the customer passed on and asked for a black string tie with broad ends, something new, and after much trouble succeeded in finding a fairly decent quality of silk. He used his own taste and knowledge of fabrics to prevent a cheap silk being sold, which was urged as being just as good and plenty good enough in these days. When the check was made out the man found he had bought a to cent collar, He remonstrated and wanted to know if they didn’t have a bettercollar. The clerk responded that that was as good as any coliar, but, ‘‘if you want to pay 25 cents for something which isn’t any better you can do so.’’ The customer showed the clerk the defects in the collar; he showed him that it was not what it should be; that the buttonholes were poorly made and that it was altogether.a cheap affair. The clerk shrugged his shoulders and said, ‘‘There are few instances where this collar has failed to please.’’ The next thing asked for after this was hosiery, and the first article shown was a 20 cent thing, and the explanation in the mouth of the salesman was, ‘‘We have cheaper goods if you want them ;’’ not ‘‘We have better ones, and it will be better to buy them.’’ This sort of thing on Broadway, where rents are very high and where anyone would think that a casual customer would at least have good things shown to him and the privilege of buying bet- ter stuff This condition exists through the en- tire trade. There is little or no tendency to sell best goods except in the stores where they ask 100 or 200 per cent. profit. NO Have the Courage of Your Convic- tions. Most men, it seems to me, are too much afraid of making mistakes. I like men who make mistakes, who have the dash, the energy, the warm blood in their veins to make mistakes. Every- thing in life is more or less of a gam- ble. Timidity never accomplished any- thing in this world. Faith is the main- spring of enterprise. Mistakes make the game interesting. They lift it above the dead level, stiniulate imagination, and keep hope young. More good thoughts have _ perished than have ever seen the light of day. It is the easiest thing in the world to rea- son the merit all out of a new idea. The man who ‘‘gets there’’ is the man who has the courage to make the plunge when the thought is fresh in bis mind— to strike while the iron is hot. Ideas, like time and tide, wait for nobody. They must be taken at the flood. The man who attempts to argue all the way to the finish is lost. Difficulties are at their worst in the perspective. The plunge is the vital thing, the begin- ning, the life. Faith and experience will take care of the rest. The world’s real benefactors are its brave men, the men who have the soul to do and to dare, to risk everything—fortune, repu- tation and life. I don’t believe at all in the sure-thing theory; I don’t believe at all in the theory of getting something for nothing. The man who seeks big rewards should take big chances, should give up an ample equivalent in brain force, thought, energy, money, for everything he gets. The man who rises above the surface makes no end of mistakes; the drone, alone, makes no mistakes. One of the worst mistakes the world makes is its horror of making mistakes. This very thing is one of the greatest possible menaces to intelligent, con- scientious legislation. The legislator is so trameled by the feeling that he must never make a mistake, that he must always be consistent, that a large percentage of his value to the state is lost. The straightjacket of public opin- ion, narrow, unwise, intolerant public opinion, that does not allow its repre- sentatives the freedom of the man of affairs, blocks the wheels of progressive, business-like legislation. The lawyer and the doctor and the business man make mistakes. Why, then, shouldn't the legislator make mistakes? Why shouldn’t he vote to-morrow to repeal the act for which he votes to-day, if to- morrow brings him additionai light up- on the subject, if to-morrow’s experi- ence demonstrates to him that his rea- soning of to-day was wrong? Imagina- tion does not carry with unerring accuracy. Experience alone determines whether a thing is right or not. There are certain eternal principles that enter into the wise conduct of busi- ness—certain lines that must win out. Get your business on these lines and hold strictly to them, regardless of what this one or that one may say, regardless of what is or what has been, and hold to them with the faith and the grasp that know no weakening, and you will win out. FRANK A. MUNSEY. a To Nashville, Tenn. The Michigan Central Railroad will sell excursion tickets at one fare for the round trip on July 2 to 5, inclusive, on account of the Christian Endeavor In- ternational convention. Return limit, July 15, with privilege of extension to Aug. 1. W. C. Beane, City Ticket Agent. - oe Common Complaint. Julia—Did you say Maggie is trying to get into business? Jennie— Yes. ‘“‘What kind of business does she want to get into?” ‘*Everybody’s.’ aoe SSSSSSFSSSFFSSFSF35FF34. =. SPAIN WILL SETTLE never settles. Manufactured by The Wolverine Spice Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. 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We are furnish i a 4 labels which enable dealers to com- Po prepared to ply with this law, on the follow- ing basis .50c per M 10 M .40c per M ZO Ml, 35c per M SOM 30c per M Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids, Mich. 3 te ee q Manufacturer’s Agent, 4 GRAND RAPIDS. a aes ~ oN w —Y To Merchants: We have a sample book that we will furnish without charge express prepaid to any good merchant who wishes to take orders for single suits, either ready to wear or made to order. We manufacture all our own Clothing, and do not sell through agents. We sell to merchants only. We furnish them the m o reall k y ye nd are so well known that best book in the market, a we do not need to sail under false colors like the Empire Black Snake Manufacturers of Clothing, or American gul Tailor, or the Black Horse We have been established twenty-five years, and Tailors, or Royal Mon- Tauors, etc. our firm is well and favorably known. Can you to advantage? If so, send in your application and we will send you our next book which will be ready July rst. Our spring and summer books are all placed. Get your application in early, for we will have use a book of samples a larger demand for our books than we can supply. Yours very truly, Work Bros. & Co., Cor. Jackson and Fifth Ave., Chicago, Ll. Bs * * *, os, o & * o oS eon ees <2 >, 40>. 2... BE ” “. ee ™. a) CO BOA BO BO EOS EOS ef 40>. 0%. 49>. 02.) yo “ ,. oA se [A A)? Me ¥ % +>—___ The Produce Market. Bananas—The movement is very large, and the quality of stock is good. The price has not changed, although it is rather higher than usual for this season of the year. This is caused by the un- usually good demand, coupled with the fact that the receipts at Southern ports are not quite as large as they are nor- mally. This is undoubtedly due to war difficulties. Beets—New, 15c per doz. bunches. Butter—Creamery is in ample supply at 16c. Choice grades of dairy are get- ting scarce, fancy readily commanding 13c. There is no change in low grades and packing stock. Cabbage—Home grown is supply at 5So@6oc per doz. Celery—zoc per bunch. Carrots—15c per doz. bunches, Cherries—$1 per bu. for Red or White. The crop is large and the qual- ity is fine. Cocoanuts—4@5c. Cucumbers—4oc per doz. for home grown. Eggs—Local dealers pay 8c on track, holding case count at 9!4c and_ candled at loc. i in large Gooseberries—Slow sale ai 40@5oc per crate of 16 qts. Green Onions—1o@12c per doz. ac- cording to size. Green Peas—75c per bu. for home grown. Honey—Comb is out of stock. Strained in moderate supply and limited demand at I2c. Lemons—Prices have advanced, both on Messinas and California lemons, ow- ing to the higher temperature. This is a season for quick movement and _ large consumption of this fruit. Best Messinas are selling at from $5 to $5.50 per box. Lettuce—3oc per bu. for head. Oranges—The market is very firm, al- though quotations are unchanged. Navel oranges are practically out of the mar- ket, but the assortment is very good still, and the movement is large for this sea- son of the year. Prices are not likely to go lower this season. Onions—Dry stock from Mississippi commands $2.25 per sack; California, $2.50 per sack. Pineapples—Floridas, $1.25@1.50 per doz. Pop Corn—soc per bu. Potatoes—Old stock is pretty well cleaned up, receipts being slow sale at soc. New stock is seliing at 80c, but is likely to go higher, owing to scarcity. The Arkansas crop is short, on account of dry weather on the higher lands and floods on the river bottoms. Arrivals are small in size and green, and the crop is about at an end. As Louisville stock is not expected to arrive before July 5, there is likely to be a dearth of avail- able stock for the next week. Radishes—roc per doz. bunches. Raspberies—Both red and black are selling to-day around $1.25 for 16 qt. crate. The quality is not up to the standard expected a week or ten days ago, the cool, damp weather having had a bad effect on the crop. Tomatoes—$1 per 4 basket crate. Wax Beans—$r per bu. Watermelons—25c apiece for choice Georgia stock. —___~> 2. ____ It is nothing but prejudice that makes people think that a baldheaded man can have more sense than one who parts his serve the grocers faithfully and fre- The Grocery Market. Sugar—The consumptive demand for refined sugar is gradually increasing, as is Customary with the approach of the fruit season, but sugar authorities say that the demand at present is not so good as usual. The sugar market at present shows no speculative influences. Tea—The price of teas this season will be about as last, with the roc duty added. A _ portion of this advance will be borne by the foreigner, but the great- er part of it will be paid by the con- sumer. The volume of tea used in this country will probably be considerably reduced, not only because of this ad- vance, but because of the fact that no duty is laid on coffee and that the price of this commodity is so low,and is like- ly to be so for the coming year. Coffee--There is no change in the general coffee market. A few reports seem to give color to a prospect for a better market, in that the Brazil coffee crop has been damaged by wet weather. The demand is still light, owing to the fact that retailers have not yet run through with the stocks of cheap coffees they bought at the low prices. The de- mand then was larger than supposed, as compared with the consumptive de- mand. The call is steady, although light, on both bulk and package goods, although tending to the latter. Canned Goods—The tomato market is practically unchanged. There has been a decline of 15c per dozen from the highest point, and the market is not too strong even at the present low point. A better trade, however, has been done in tomatoes during the past week, and if the Government were to buy largely the price would probably advance again. The market for future tomatoes is steady, with only light offerings. Spot corn is selling fairly well, although in no large quantity. Prices are unchanged. Nothing is doing in future corn. The sale of peas has been pretty good during the week, probably on the assumption that the price will advance. Beyond the 5c mentioned last week there has been no further advance during the past week. Future California peaches are selling very well, although on lemon clings the packers are taking orders re- luctantly, on account of the short-pack prospects. Nothing is doing in spot peaches, except a few enquiries for lemon clings. Dried Fruits—Prices appear to be firm on all items. Reports from Cali- fornia are to the effect that there will be but half a crop of prunes this season. The Santa Clara Valley crop is put at 30,000,000 pounds, and that of the rest of the State at 20,000,000 pounds, mak- ing a total for the entire State of 50,000, - oco pounds, or just half that of a year ago. The prediction is that the aver- age California prune will sell at nearer 6c than 3c, the last year’s price. Rice—Prices are unchanged, but are high. This applies to both foreign and domestic rice. Prices are not expected to decline at all until the market shall get the new crop of domestic, which will not be until October next. Salt Fish—The trade for mackerel has been perceptibly better during the week, although there will be no advance in price because of increasing receipts. A slight decline within the next few days is not unlikely, for the reason named. Cod is selling fairly well at unchanged prices. Lake fish are scarce and in de- mand at unchanged prices. Sardines hair in the middle. are steady and only in small demand. 5 Salmon is firm and in better demand. Government purchases will mean an ad- vance. ma —~>-9 ~@_ a The Grain Market. Cash wheat made a small gain during the past week, while futures sold off slightly from the prevailing prices of one week ago. It was seesaw and a waiting market. News as to the harvest- ing is not of the most flattering charac- ter, especially as the wet weather is in- terrupting this work to a great extent and, coming with the late heavy winds, the grain has been lodged, which at this time deterioates the quality. How- ever, with the large acreage and the general good stand, we think this will not prove to be such a great loss as is claimed, especially as the complaints come from those who do not place buy- ing orders. In fact, the trading in fu- tures as well as cash wheat is very small indeed. The visible decreased 1,864,000 bushels, which was about 350,000 bushels more than was anticipated, and in or- dinary times would have caused an ad- vance, especially as we have now only 17,225,000 bushels in sight, against 47, - 840,000 bushels in 1896; but in times like these the above conditions do not have the usual effect and it will take some time to restore confidence. Corn has settled down about 2c per bushel, but oats remain steady. Trad- ing in July corn and oats is as quiet as in wheat. The receipts were rather moderate, having been 37 cars of wheat, 7 cars of corn and 7 cars of oats. Millers are paying 77c for wheat. Cc. G. AL Vorer. <9 <> Hides, Pelts, Tallow and Wool. Hides remain firm in price. The de- mand is good, with fair supply. Tan- ners’ needs keep the market empty. The country supply is small. While light stock showsa weakening tendency, the supply is extremely light. There are no pelts offering, but the demand is good. Farmers can see a fu- ture in sheep and do not care to dimin- ish their flocks, while mutton brings good prices. Tallow is lower, with of greases and oils for soapers’ use. The tendency is for lower prices, with nothing to stimulate them. Wools remain quiet, with Western prices fully up to those at Eastern mar- kets. Lots tbat gathered in are offered fcr sale, but are held too high to attract buyers. Holders show no weak- ening, as the future holds inducements for higher prices which must come some time. There is no profit in present pur- chases at prices quoted and manufactur- ers have no stimulus on their goods to pay the cost of wools. Result, no sales, a A We Protect Our Patrons. large offerings are We are informed that a representative of the Comstock Law and Collection Agency is now in the city for the pur- pose of enforcing the one-sided con- tracts made with this concern by a num- ber of Grand Rapids business men, We therefore take pleasure in repeating the offer we made several months ago, agreeing to defend, free of charge, any cf our patrons against any suit which may be brought to enforce payment on these contracts. COMMERCIAL CREDIT ~ o-oo Chas. E. Olney, President of the Ol- ney & Judson Grocer Co., came out from Thompson, Conn., last week to Co., Erp. attend the annual conclave of the Whist Club. He left for Thompson Monday. a Gillies New York Teas at old prices while they hold out. Phone Visner, 800. 6 MICHIGAN TRADESMAIN Woman’s World Give the Girls a Chance. In thousands of homes the subject of paramount interest at present is the question of the boys’ future. Tom has just graduated from school or college and everyone realizes that he should be taught some trade or profession in order that he may have some weapon with which to fight the battle of life and so be assured cf winning at least a reason- able amount of happiness and _ prosper- ity. This is without reference tc what his parents may be able to bestow upon him. Riches have wings that are most- ly used in flying from us and we feel that the boy should have within himself some resource, some cultivated ability on which he can rely in the day of ad- versity. Curiously enough, no one seems to be concerning themselves about the girls’ future. Mary has also graduated from college. She, too, is scheduled to live in a world that is full of ups and downs and topsy-turvy fortune where the dead sure thing always turns out a failure, banks break, and the millionairess of yesterday may be the shop girl of to- But nobody considers it necessary to prepare her for any of these contin- gencies. Our ideal of kindness to a girl seems to be to send her forth to sail the tempestuous sea of life without chart or compass or the slightest previous knowl- edge of navigation. day. Of course, the excuse for this is that we always expect a girl to marry. Now, marriage is not the end of life, neither is it an illuminating process by which one becomes suddenly and miraculously possessed of knowledge that they ought to have had beforehand. The girl who didn't know how to make bread or sew on a patch before the wedding will find out she still has these things to learn and that the mere fact of getting mar- ried has no more fitted her to wrestle with the complex problems of house- keeping than it would fit a man to prac- tice law or medicine or any other pro- fession of which he was_ profoundly ignorant. The truth of the matter is that we are never able to take a sane view of wom- pproach the subject in hopefulness In one we cherish the comfortable and amiable theory that when a needs any information she will somehow know it by the grace of God, without being taught. In the other we go on the equally false assump- tion that a woman is never going to know anything practical, anyway, and there isn’t any use in trying to teach her, and between these two opinions lie the Waterloos of uncounted thousands of women, en. We either a spirit of irresponsible or irrational despair. c woman There is no use, at this late day, to argue the relative mental ability of the We are not contrasting the men geniuses and the women fools. There is nothing that the average boy can be taught that the average girl can not learn just as easily, and the only reason that women are so impractical and so belpless when thrown on their own re- sources is because they have never been taught anything of the slightest prac- tical value. They have had no ideals of responsibility for their future held up before them. It is not even sug- gested to them that it would be desirable to learn the rules of the game they are going to play. They are just left to go it alone and get euchred because they Sexes. didn’t know any better. taught them the game. Nobody had One of the things to which men in- variably point when they want to prove women’s unfitness for practical affairs is their ignorance about money matters. The woman who buys a thing she doesn’t need because it has been marked down from $1 to 97 cents, and her sister who signs a check Mrs, John Smith one day, and Mrs. Mary Smith the next, and Mrs. Mayme Smith another, have been the butt of the cheap wits for gen- erations. And when we hear that a womau_ has been left money, even those of us who like her best begin speculat- ing as to whether she will buy gold bricks with it or lend it without securi- ity to the pious deacon of her church. We feel sure that one or the other ca- lamity will happen and we groan over the helplessness of it. It is a cruel help- lessness, because it is so unnecessary, and such a woman may well ask why she was not taught something of the man- agement of money. Her brother was not left to depend on other people’s opinion and_ advice. From his earliest years the boy has had some pocket money and was taught at least common business usages; the girl is ‘‘given’’ what she needs, she seldom handles a dollar, nobody ever teaches her which is the business end of a check, and if she ever comes into any money she is the victim of the first sharper who gets hold of her. Every one of us knows penniless women who have signed away fortunes, not knowing what they were putting their names to, and who have ‘been duped by schemes so wild it locked like a baby might have known better. One can but mar- vel at a father who will carefully train his son for business, but will leave his daughter to find out by bitter experi- ence the things she should have been taught for her own protection. There isn't anything in the rudiments of busi- ness that the average boy can learn that his sister can't learn, too. She may not develop into a Napoleon of finance, but she will at least know better than to endorse for Cousin James or buy stock in the Wild Cat Mines of Nowhere because a glib-talking promoter recommends them. If we are to hold marriage up to our girls as the chief career in life it cer- tainly seems only fair that they should be fitted to fill the role. We teach a boy that he can only achieve prosperity in his chosen occupation by his having mastered the details, by good manage- ment, and to that end he must serve an apprenticeship, but we chuck a girl into the midst of the most exacting profes- sion in the world without the slightest training of any sort whatever, and ex- pect her to make a success of it. Every day we hear motherssay: ‘‘Oh, I don’t want my girls to be burdened with any cares and | haven’t taught them to sew or cook or manage a house. They'll learn it when they have to.’’ Of course, in time, as a general thing, they do learn, but at the expense of troubles and trials and tears and domestic mis- ery and recriminations. It is about as sensible as if a father would say: ‘‘Oh, I won't have my son taught any busi- ness or have him attend a medical col- lege. By the time he has made an as- signment two or three times or killed a lot of people experimenting on them he'll learn how.’’ Inthe girl’s case no- body stops to think that everything might have gone smoothly from the first if she had only been taught her busi- ness. A mother who will palm off on an 1 unsuspecting bridegroom a girl who right to ask that they should not be sent doesn't know how to keep house ought to | forth to meet these dangers and diffi- be liable for damages for getting rid of} culties without some preparation Teach her under false pretenses. | the girl some of the practical affairs you It is, perhaps, looking forward to an| teach her brother. Give her a chance, impossible millennium to hope that the Dorotuy Drx. day is not far distant when simple, hu- ———_+>___ man justice will be shown to girls and| A State law in New Hampshire, en- they will be as carefully prepared for life |@cted a few years ago, requires the a : ,).|trustees of savings banks and savings as boys are. If all husbands were al-| i citutions to call in the books of de- ways loving and generous, if they were! nositors every third year for examina- even always prosperous, we might fall | tion and verification by some person or back upon matrimony as the panacea persons other than the bank’s treasurer for the difficulties in women’s lives, but | OF bis clerk. men die, they lose their money, and | - a Son many a woman who has “‘ married well,’’ | as the phrase goes, finds herself widowed UBEROI D and penniless, or that through some EA DY stroke of iil luck her husband is unable to provide for her. Then she faces the great Bread and Butter Problem, that her inability and lack of fitness for anything turn into a tragedy. Nobody has pre- pared her for this. Nobody has taught All ready to lay. Needs her any useful thing to do, nothing no painting for two years. that will earn money. Yet there is no girl in all this land who may not meet this fate. We all know it, but we do nothing to try to help her. We take nothing for granted about a boy’s future. We try to arm him at every point, so that he may surmount difficulties and make the best of life, but we abandon the girl to blind luck. If she marries well, well and good. If she doesn’t she must struggle along, hampered with all sorts of drawbacks and lack of skill and knowledge and starve along as best she can. It is time we abandoned the old theories about women and came down to facts. They are of the same clay as their brothers. They are neither inspired sibyls ween M. REYNOLDS & SON, Both are subject to the same! 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The branch of advertising art which has had the most attention at the hands of writers on publicity, until it would seem there was no more to be said up- on it, is that selected as the subject of the present dissertation. That there is yet something to say upon it is owing to the fact that changing conditions in the publishing field have introduced new elements. As long as the reading columns of the newspapers were filled with matter set in nearly uniform type it was an easy task to make sufficiently distinctive dis- play. But in the majority of news pub- lications the day of uniform type seems to have passed. It must probably be accepted that this is an incident in the evolution of the ideal newspaper, for, if otherwise, it has obtained to an extent which would argue an universal retro- gression—the papers which are unaffect- ed by the fashion are few indeed. One of the factors which has influenced the problem of effective eye-catching is the increasing use of illustrations in news columns. To be sure, the adver- tising men have made use of these to a greater extent, apparently in a futile at- tempt to stem the loss by the use of sim- ilar means; but the result is confusion worse confounded. Glance through the pages of the average paper and it is an experienced eve which can discriminate between American and Spanish officers and Willis J. Starkey, of Dixie Hollow, who has had a wonderful rescue from the jaws of death. Added to these, the increasing use of miscellaneous illustra- tions, maps and diagrams, and the coarse halftones which are now so much in vogue, and the average news sheet transcends the loudest circus poster of a few years ago. But this is not all which has compli- cated the subject of advertising display, if, indeed, it is the worst. For manv years past, the use of ‘‘scare heads’’ has disfigured news columns, and _ the only argument that they are of value that I can discover is their continued use. At the first, they were confined to two or three lines of moderate sized type, without much spacing. Naturally, when there was news of unusual im- portance the room given to this sort of display was correspondingly increased, but for a long time the heading was con- fined to a single column. Then when some tremendous event was heralded the single column would not suffice and the rule was ‘‘broken,’’ to the increased disfigurement of the page. And _ the craze did not even stop here, but three, four columns, and at last the whole width of the page, was devoted to this senseless use. When it was found that column rules could be broken for the purpose of ex- tending a head there seemed to come a mania for breaking them for all sorts of senseless reasons. Bulletins and im- portant news items must needs have a heavier face of type and be enclosed in a border breaking into the middle of the page. I suppose it is to be accepted that there is a reascn for this fad or it would not be followed, but it is not ap- parent to the ordinary observer. Double leading in prominent position wouid serve every good purpose and not detract from the good taste and dignity of a periodical nor serve to obscure and con- fuse all other contents of the page. The newspaper of to-day is a curious production. The jumble of scare heads, war cuts and displayed news makes the question of displaying an advertisement so that it will be effective so hopeless a task that it seems to have been given up in most cases. Sometimes the guileful dealer will simulate a war scare head to save his space from total obscuration, but generally he seems to have given up the contest. He still pays for the space, and no doubt hopes that it will do him some good, but if there is any sense in the commonly-accepted tenets of advertising it must be very little. It would seem as though the climax of newspaper disfigurement and con- fusion must be nearly reached. It will not be long before advertisers will awaken to the fact that space in such aggregations of chaos is of little value. They will then demand a return to the more sensible and correct principles of reading and display, and there will come a time when these productions will be shown as Curiosities of the era of idiotic vagaries in printing. NEMO —~—> 92> Mutual Dependence in Business. There is a mutual dependence in busi- ness of the greatest importance—name- ly, that of jobber upon retailer and re- tailer upon jobber. The retail merchant depends upon the jobber for his supply of goods to sell, and very naturally de- mands that the goods shall be forth- coming promptly when they are needed, according to the orders placed for them, On the other hand the jobber depends upon the retailer for such remittances of money in payment for the goods as shall replenish his coffers and enable him to continue in business. The jobber has, therefore, the right to demand of the retailer the same prompt- ness in remitting for goods purchased as the retailer has to demand of the job- ber in shipping the goods, The retailer, before placing orders, examines into the resources of the jobber, sometimes in a perfunctory way, but nevertheless in such a manner as to satisfy himself that he is depending upon no uncertain sup- port. He places his orders with a given jobber only when he has the assurance that the goods will be forthcoming. The jobber surely bas the same right to investigate the retailer, in order to know that the corresponding payments will be forthcoming when due. The only plan which the jobber has for his investigation of the retailer that is competent to secure such a statement of bis affairs as is appropriate under the circumstances is to frankly ask the retailer to tell him the whole truth about himself. This is the foundation of the request for a property statement now so common. A recent writer, treating upon this subject, has said: ‘‘The giving of a statement by one who asks credit at the hands of another is simply exchanging an honest confession for the influence of the good opinion, the confidence and the esteem to be derived therefrom. To extend credit does not alone imply the trusting out of a sum of money. It em- braces that closer communion wherein men seek to know each other to that de- gree of confidence upon which implicit trust is built. Giving a statement of one’s condition implies honesty of pur- pose. Giving it readily, in response to the request of the credit man, lays the initial foundation for confidence, and always promotes a healthy condition and mutual interest which can be secured only through the channel of honor.’’ WALTON Day. — ~> 26> The hardest thing for a woman to de- cide is when to commence the thirtieth year, MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Association Matters Michigan Retail Grocers’ Association President, J. WisLER, Mancelona: Secre tary, E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids; Treasurer, a TATMAN, Clare, Michigan Hardware Association President, Cuas. F. Bock, Battle Creek; Vice President, H. W. WEBBER, West Bay City; Treasurer, Henry ©. MINNIE, Eaton Rapids. Detroit Retail Grocers’ Association President, JoserH KNIGHT: Secretary, E. MARKS 221 Greenwood ave; Treasurer, CU. H. FRINK. Grand Rapids Retail Grocers’ Association President, FRANK J. Dyk: Secretary, Homer Kap; Treasurer, J. Geo. LEHMAN. Saginaw Mercantile Association President, P. F. Treanor; Vice-President. JOHN McBratnig; Secretary, W. H. Lewis: Treas- urer, Loure SCcHWERMER Jackson Retail Grocers’ Association President, Gro. FE. Lewis: Sec retary, W. H. Por TER; Treasurer, L. PELTON. Lansing Retail Grocers’ Association President, F. B. JoHNson: Sec retary, A. M DaRLinG; Treasurer, L. A. GILKEY. Adrian Retail Grocers’ Association President, A. C. CLARK: Secretary, KE. F LAND: Treasurer, Wm. C. Korun. CLEVE Traverse City Business Men’s Association President, THos. T. Bares: Secretary, M. B. Hoiiy; Treasurer, C. A. HAMMOND. Owosso Business Men’s Association 7 POOR ECONOMY It is poor economy to handle cheap flour. It is never reliable. You cannot guaranteeit. You do not know whether it will make good bread or not. If it should not make good bread —and poor flour never does— your customer will be displeased and avoid you You afterwards. can guarantee... “Lily White” Flour We authorize you to do so. Itmakes good bread every time. One sack President, A. D. WHIPPLE; Secretary, G. T. Camp 3 io mc . BELL; Treasurer, W. E. CoL.ins. ; sold to day will bring | = customers for two sacks Alpena Business Men’s Association '@ : P ae . ” | later on. Order some President, F. W. Grivcurist; Secretary, C L. } e PARTRIDGE. } y ° NOW. Grand Rapids Retail Meat Dealers’ Association 3 President, L. J. Karz: Secretary, Pure HILBer: | V ic Ci Mitlin y Co. Treasurer, S. J. HUFFORD. |S all 7 ty ‘ I g | | G . ul AA: irand Rapids, Mich. St. Johns Business Men’s Association. : _— Preside ont, THos. BROMLEY; omens. FRANK A. A. | SHORSRSRSESZESKSTSESBERe as Percy: Treasurer. CLARK A. Pu | GIO OS LE” OPA BE EI A ES IO OP OOS ST ore AN * Fourth of I Nothing is more appreciated AN on a hot Fourth of July than AN a substantial Fan. AN is this true of country custom- A AN Especially ers who come to town without AN adjunct to comfort. My line of these goods in fancy shapes and unique designs, which we furnish, in printed and handled, as follows: AN AN oe... -$ 3 00 AN 4... 4 50 AN ee AN el ee AN ne 8 00 AN oe {5 00 * Fans for. , 4. Providing themselves with this necessary AN if We have a large AN We can fill orders on two hours’ notice, if necessary, so don’t WW EE i Zz. 2. e. YYVSIYISIIIFSSSS SS ESE ff = 7 AN be afraid you are too late to provide yourself with a supply. \ WN TRADESMAN COMPANY, W AN GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. W MW es. ZZ. i 4 a 8 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN secures Devoted to the Best etesiete of eciieis Men iain Sindeeat Building, _ Grand Rapids, by the TRADESM: AN COMPANY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR, ‘Payable in Advance, ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION, Communications invited from practical business men. Correspondents must give their full names and addresses, not necessarily for pub- lication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Subscribers may have the mailing address of their papers changed as often as desired. No paper discontinued, except at the option of the —— until all arrearages are paid. Se — e copies sent free to any address. Entered at the Grand Rapids Post Offic e as Second Class mail matter. When writing to any of our Advertisers, please say that you saw the advertisement in the Michigan Tradesman. E. A. STOWE, Eprtor. WEDNESDAY, - - = JUNE 29, 1898. America will one day become what England is to-day, the head steward in the great household of the world, because her service will be the best and ablest.— Gladstone. OUR FALLEN HEROES. Up to Friday of last week the losses in battle of American troops or sailors had been so few and scattered that it was almost beginning to be hoped that this would be virtually a bloodless war, so far as casualties on our side were concerned. The fighting around Santi- ago will have the effect of rudely cor- recting this impression. The operations of the army in Cuba will mark the beginning, in all human probability, of an imposing death list on the American side, and the Nation must be prepared to hear of the slaugh- ter of our brave soldiers, along with the news of brilliant victories. No war in these latter days can be bloodless. Of course, the people of the United States recognize this when they stop for a mo- ment to reflect upon the deadly charac- ter of modern engines of war, but the shock will be none the less painful as the reports chronicle from time to time the results of the fighting in Cuba and Porto Rico and possibly in the Philip- pines. There will be the consolation in Amer- ica, however, of knowing that the heroes who fall for us are falling in a just struggle for right, for humanity, for hu- man progress, for National honor and National greatness. True, not a day passes over our heads but hundreds of brave men in the ordinary walks of life are falling at their posts in the cause of civilization, Christianity and humanity. Accidents count their quota of victims: wear and tear, climate, the exigencies of the hour, are constantly adding to the list. But the world stops not to think of these obscure heroes, of this contin- uous list of the dead and wounded in the civil paths of progress. And yet the victims of war only fall in another part of the field of civilization’s ceaseless battle. They are no greater heroes than thousands of others who perish else- where. But they are heroes still, and are entitled to the glory which is due to their sacrifices, That those who go down before the Spaniard will receive the grateful re- membrance of and have their names and deeds honored by this great Nation ina conspicuous manner goes without say- ing. They will fall in one of the most righteous and most unselfish causes that ever inspired human action and their deaths will cast a new halo of glory around the flag they followed. We need not mourn these heroes, there- fore, as we would grieve over their loss under other circumstances. Their deaths in the cause of freedom and humanity, in the face of the foe and upon the field of battle, are universally regarded as the most glorious that can come to men,and as they disappear from the moving, breathing ranks of life, a proud and grateful Nation will enroll their names on the imperishable lists of the world’s benefactors and heroes. Christ himself taught the grandeur and the godlike in- Spiration of dying for others. TWICE TOLD TALE. Two years ago the Tradesman warned its readers against any house which per- sists in paying above the market for produce, in the following words: On general principles, it is never safe for a retail dealer or shipper to entrust any goods to a house which persists in paying above the market price, unless the house has undoubted credit and ade- quate capital to warrant such methods. The merchant who sells goods so cheap that he does not secure a living margin must necessarily collapse, unless “he has a comfortable fortune back of him, and the same is true of the produce dealer who pursues a dog-in-the-manger policy to prevent his neighbors in trade ast making a living. As between the two fools—the man who sells too cheap and the man who pays too much—the Tradesman can detect very little differ- ence. Since this warning note was sounded three large failures have occurred as the direct result of paying above the mar- ket: Chandler, of Chelsea; Hager, of Lake Odessa; and Sulter, of Cleveland. These failures involved liabilities ag- gregating over $200,000 and, so far as the Tradesman’s information goes, no debtor has yet received any dividend on his claim. Despite a possible charge of repetition, the Tradesman again warns its readers to deal cautiously with any house which persists in paying more for goods than they are worth in the consuming and distributing markets of the country. It affords the Tradesman much pleas- ure to be able to present to its friends of the drug trade this week contributions from the pens of such representative pharmacists as John E. Peck and Heber Walsh relating to the new tax law and the arbitrary attitude assumed by the manufacturers of proprietary remedies. The contributions are timely and_perti- nent and the suggestions therein con- tained are certainly worthy the careful consideration of every druggist in the land. ‘The Tradesman solicits further contributions along these lines, believ- ing that a thorough discussion of the subject will result in concerted action by the trade and lessen the oppressive burden foisted on the retail dealer by the aieapets on! manufacturer. The old man who promised to move the world if given a place on which to use his lever is not in it with the Vesu- vius, which can skip around on the water and throw earthquakes and move mountains. Spain has no islands and no land privileges to sell now. She should have made deals when she could deliver goods. Debs is disgusted. When he gets up a strike his dupes join the army and contribute nothing to his support. BANKRUPTCY LEGISLATION. One would naturally suppose that the present is hardly a good time for the en- actment of miscellaneous legislation, owing to the demands upon the time of Congress made by the legislation inci- dental to the war. Nevertheless, it is a fact that considerable work on general bills not connected with the present war has been accomplished. A sample of this is to be found in the progress made by bankruptcy legisla- tion. Congress has for years persistent- ly refused to pass a bankruptcy bill when there was no thought of war. Now it is announced that a bankruptcy meas- ure has been practically agreed upon in a conference committee. The measure is said to be a comprehensive one, pro- viding both for voluntary and involun- tary bankruptcy and regulating the pro- cedure to be followed in insolvency cases. Under the bill, persons owing debts, except corporations, are entitled to its benefits as voluntary bankr@pts, and any naturalized person, except a_ wage- earner or person engaged chiefly in farming, any unincorporated company, and any corporation engaged in manu- facturing or mercantile pursuits owing $1,000 or over, may be adjudged an in- voluntary bankrupt upon default or an impartial trial. Private bankers may also be adjudged involuntary bankrupts. The bill will not affect the allowance to bankrupts of exemptions prescribed by state laws in force immediately preced- ing the time of the petition. No peti- tion for voluntary bankruptcy can be filed within one month after the passage of the bill, and no petition for involun- tary bankruptcy can be filed within four months thereafter. A discharge in bank- ruptcy under the bill will release a bankrupt from all his provable debts, except such as are due as taxes levied by the United States, or by the state, county or municipality in which the bankrupt resides, but the liability of a person who is a co-debtor with or guar- antor or surety for a bankrupt will not be altered by the discharge of the latter. FOREIGN FAITH IN AMERICA. It must greatly strengthen the feeling of business confidence in this country and inspire a broader development in all parts of the United States to find that not only is our National credit un- disturbed by war, but that foreign capi- tal is at this time actively seeking large investments within our borders. Only a few days ago we were told that there was a feeling of disappointment in foreign financial circles that they would hardly be able to obtain any of our new war loan at firsthand. Follow- ing that statement came the news that an English syndicate was making every effort to secure control of the Jellico coal district in Tennessee, comprising about 33,000 acres. Recently a gentle- man who is one of the promoters of an important railroad enterprise for Texas, which is to be accomplished through the use of English money, said that it was not a question of getting the money, but of the promise of the route surveyed. The Englishmen had declared that the war with Spain had nothing to do with it. Cases such as these demonstrate how strong is the foreign faith in the con- tinued growth and prosperity of the United States and the stability of our institutions and internal good order. The fact is many of our own people display practically less confidence in our steady development than do _ outsiders. While foreigners are seeking invest- ments in America, thousands of weak- kneed and short-sighted American cap- italists seem afraid to turn loose their money and prefer to hoard it in vaults. Life in the Philippines must have its attractions and some of the customs of the country would undoubtedly seem admirable to many Americans. In Manila no one ever pays for anything be buys at the time he buys it, for the thin white suits that are everywhere worn are not made for transporting coin. Bank notes are practically out of cir- culation, and heavy Mexican dollars stand at the head of a motley family of 50-cent pieces. Spanish pesetas and huge coppers, to give weight rather than value to the currency system. If you draw the first prize in the monthly lottery run for the benefit of the govern- ment, your $100,000 is all paid to you in silver ‘‘cartwheels, ’’ or subsidiary coins, and you really feel that luck is, after all, something tangible when it takes a heavy dray or two to haul the results of your winnings from the government office to the bank. The Rough | Riders are meeting with rough experiences, but they are meeting them like the brave men that they are. Possibly they never thought in the be- ginning of having to engage in bush fighting on foot, but they sought the post of danger at the first opportunity, and have covered themselves with glory. If some of the men who are rushing into print with abuses of their country for prosecuting war against Spain, and are defending and praising the enemy, were looked after by Federal grand juries on a charge of treason, a practical lesson in patriotism might be taught the public at large. This country will not ‘feel that the balance sheet is correct unless for every American a dozen Spaniards fall. And yet back in Spain there are possibly as loving hearts as here that weep over the most obscure victim of the war! a From this time forward we may ex- pect to hear from Madrid regularly that yellow fever is decimating the Ameri- can ranks in Cuba. This is the only ally Spain now ees for. There are some men any ~ community would be willing to offer up on the altar of their country if it were not for the nuisance of having tgo much bad meat on the altar. The confidence man and the scoundrel who plans to swindle the confiding al- ways have the best letters of recommen- dation and indorsements. Blanco ridiculed a a hoesbardment, and said the shells killed nothing but a mule. Some of his soldiers have been eating that mule since. Spanish olives. are no o longer sold in this country, and will not be until Spain holds out the olive branch of peace. An insignificant man thinks he must use big words and loud oaths to be no- ticed among men. U nconfirmed war news always confirms the belief that the originator of it is a fabricator. The supply of brigadier generals is comparatively inexhaustible. Spain can be 1 licked, easy enough; but not quick enough. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 9 THE REIGN OF MEDIOCRITY. It has been remarked that the recent elections in France have left the suprem- acy of mediocrity in that country unre- lieved. A sensitively patriotic French- man might reply that his native land was at least as well off in that respect as the United States: but it should be remembered that the demand for a high order of statesmanship just now is even greater in France than in this country. Moreover, no evidence of failure in the experiment of self-government on the part of the older could afford a reason- able ground of reassurance to the citi zens of the younger republic. It is uni- versally admitted that the statesmen who inspired the policy of the Govern- ment of the United States in the earlier years of its history were men not only of sincere patriotism, but of the high- est order of ability. The student of those times in this country finds nothing more remarakble than the evident pur- pose of the people to intrust the respon- sibilities of office and of political lead- ership to the wisest and best-equipped men among them, without regard to any prejudice of class or of caste. It is to this same prudent temper that the coun- try is chiefly indebted for the excellence of its organic law. ‘‘The chief cause of the superiority of the Federal con- stitution,’’ says De Tocqueville, ‘lay in the character of the legislators who composed it. At the time when it was formed the dangers of the confederation were imminent and its ruin seemed in- evitable. In this extremity the people chose the men who most deserved the esteem, rather than those who had gained the affections of the country. I have already observed that, distinguished as almost all the legislators of the Union were for their intelligence, they were still more so for their patriotism. They had all been nurtured at a time when the spirit of liberty was braced by a continual struggle against a powerful and predominant authority. When the contest was terminated, while the ex- cited passions of the populace persisted in warring with dangers which had ceased to threaten them, these men stopped short in their career; they cast a calmer and more penetrating look up- n the country which was now their own ; they perceived that the war of in- dependence was definitely ended and that the only dangers which America had to fear were those which might re- sult from the abuse of the freedom she had won. They had the courage to say what they believed to be true, because they were animated by a warm and sin- cere love of liberty; and they ventured to propose restrictions, because they were resolutely opposed to destruction.’’ A different disposition on the part of the people might very easily Shave brought to wreck and ruin the whole fabric of free government in this coun- try within the first two decades of its in- dependence. Never in any country was the principle of the sovereignty of the people more firmly held; but that prin- ciple was never, during the period re- ferred to by De Tocqueville, confused with the idea that the judgment of the majority furnishes an infallible key for the solution of every political problem that may be presented for solution in the history of a free people. On the contrary, the people had a profound sense both of the difficulties in the way of a just and efficient administration of public affairs and of their own in- adequacy to deal with them, and, there- fore, with commendable reasonableness, they attempted, at least, to man the sev- eral departments of the Government with the wisest and best of their fellow- citizens. They made mistakes some- times, no doubt; but they made very few serious, and no fatal, mistakes. It may be said that the modesty, the self- distrust, of the masses in those days of doubt and peril—when the whole un- dertaking of self-government was re- garded as a very questionable experi- ment—was the brightest harbinger of hope and the soundest element of se- curity in the situation. Since then, and now for a long time, the people have been taught that they know, under all circumstances, what is best for them and how to get it. But why should the people who have been flattered into this conviction trouble themselves to look for great leaders, es- pecially as there are so many who de- sire nothing more than to discover and champion the popular will. Great men are not required for the discharge of a task of that sort—only supple men who can assume any attitude, or chameleon- like men who can take any color, ata moment's notice. It is not necessary to dwell on the precarious condition of a representative government where the people close their ears to instruction and turn their backs upon every statesman who will not aban- don all pretense of leadership and sim- ply follow the majority wherever it may desire to go. The tendency in that di- rection is plain enough in this country. There has been a clear decadence in the standard of statesmanship, a distinct approach to the rule of mediocrity, in the United States. If things are still worse in this regard in France, it is probably because of essential differ- ences in the political education of the people of that country. The men who made the constitution of the United States were of a race that had been trained through centuries for the com- prehension and enjoyment of individual rights and personal liberty. The idea that the freedom of any form of govern- ment can be determined by the power of the majority to do as it wills was never entertained by the men who made the Government of the United States, or by those who established the muniments of law and liberty in Great Britain. From the radical republicans point of view in France, the majority is supreme; but the individual counts for almost nothing. There is no reverence for those striking traits of individuality and originality which are observable in all great leaders; but mediocrity, with its ready conformity to the will of the ma- jority, is at a premium. The increase of German trade with Belgium at the expense of France and Great Britain is yearly becoming more notewothy. In 1897 Belgium exported to France goods to the value of 284,000, - ooo marks, while her exports to England amcunted to 266,000,000, and to Ger- many to no less than 310,000,000 marks. In the same year Belgium imported from France goods to the value of 299, - 000,000 marks, from England to the value of 193,000,000 marks, and from Germany to the value of 200,000,000 marks, The leaders of the Flemish movement in Belgium, who desire to strengthen the relations of Belgium and Holland with Germany, have founded a periodical, which will appear in Brus- sels, under the title of Germania. The chief object of this publication is to emphasize the racial kinship of ‘‘the two Netherlands kingdoms’’ with the German people. MILITARY RANK AND HONOR. A favorable report comes from the House Military Committee, at Washing- ton, which recommends the re-establish- ing in the army of the official grade of Lieutenant General, which lapsed with the death of Sheridan. It is not known if this move is in- tended for the bestowal of higher rank and honor and pay upon some political favorite or not, but it would certainly be very bad policy to start out on such a course at the beginning of the war, There was vastly more wisdom in Con- gress during the civil war, for the grades of General and Lieutenant General were not conferred until after the close of the struggle, and they were given as re- wards for eminent services. When Grant received the surrender of Lee and Sher- man accepted the capitulation of Joseph E. Johnston, they were still holding the rank of Major General. It was only after the struggle had entirely ceased that Grant was made General, and Sher- man Lieutenant General. Those grades were conferred as re- wards for the most eminent and success- ful services done. Think what would have been the state of affairs if those high offices had been given to the va- rious political favorites who were called to the command of the principal Federal armies, only to be displaced at the close of an unsuccessful and disastrous cam- paign. But Congress and President Lin- coln were sagacious enough to require that each promising general should win his spurs and earn his reward. To luad some political favorite beforehand with henors and rank which he has never done anything to gain, and which he may never be able to deserve, would be a prostitution of rank and favor, besides an inexcusable injusice to those whose heroic acts and great achievements in the service of the country should merit proper recognition. Let not honors be made mere toys to be bestowed on the creatures of official and political favor. Honors too cheaply dispensed degrade the giver, disgrace the public service, and earn for the fa- vored recipient universal distrust and contempt. They should be reserved for the doers of great deeds in the service of their country. To such alone they are due. MANIFEST DESTINY. It is a fact so remarkable that it looks as if it were a stroke of fate, that the very first and the only decisive blow struck in the war with Spain was in an Asiatic domain. The idea has always been that, by working under the Monroe doctrine, it would’ gradually develop into the maxim, ‘‘America for the Americans, ’’ so that, in the course of time, every European power would, in one way or another, lose or voluntarily relinquish its American possessions, and they would content themselves with the parceling out of the Asiatic and African conti- nents and islands. Russia seems to have been most pre- scient and far-seeing in this respect, as was evinced in the getting rid of Alaska to the United States. Russia has con- stantly been devoted to the policy of absorbing territory contiguous to her possessions, thus securing an enormous but compact and continuous domain, with no seas between. Some such idea has grown up con- cerning the United States, and Russian expression to that effect has been repeat- edly made public. The acquiring of the Spanish West Indies in the present war would be entirely in that direction, but the blow struck in the Asiatic archipel- ago of the Philippines is apparently out of harmony with such a notion of mani- fest destiny. The ownership of the Philippines by the United States would, at least, give opportunity for an advan- tageous exchange when the European nations shall find it necessary, in strip- ping for the great struggle for suprem- acy in the East, to unload their Ameri- can provinces. That there is to be sucha struggle seems inevitable, England, France and Germany are all pushing into Africa. England has been there longest and has acquired the vastest possessions, but the other nations are persistently at work establishing their power,and working to secure as large portions of the Black Continent But, above all, they will confront each other in Asia, where they will meet in their efforts to seize upon and dismember the decrepit empires and kingdoms of that most ancient source of civilization and learning. It will be in Asia and Africa that the most desperate struggle for supremacy will occur, and in the excitement and stress of so momentous a conflict the great powers of Europe will be glad to trade off their American possessions, making the best bargains possible. Thus it may come about that, in the great tournament of the nations for the read- justment of power and dominion, Amer- ica from the Arctic Ocean to Cape Horn may come into the possession of Amer- icans, all interested and engaged in the one great object of working together for the general welfare and safety. In the struggle that will occur in the Far East, some nations must go down in defeat, and others will rise up supreme. Those that have been overpowered and driven out from Asia may seek to recoup themselves by assaults on America, or those that have won ip the mighty struggle, the bloody and terrible tribunal of war, may thirst for universal domin- ion, At any rate, there will be good reason for the American nations to stand to- gether for the general defense, so that America for Americans may be assured and established against any and all slaughts from the outside. as possible. > ncci- Russia on- The French government has adopted a measure aimed at the proper regula- tion of the business of dealing in old furniture and curios, so extensively car- ried on throughout all F The law requires that each broker and dealer in old furniture, arms, drapings, and other pieces whose chief value depends upon their historical connections and age, keep an official register, signed by the commissaire of police or the mayor of the town, ‘‘day by day, without blanks or erasures, the name, surname, character and dwelling of those with whom said broker has con- tracted; also, the nature, quality and price of all said merchandise; and said register must be forthcoming on de- mand.’’ Penalties are prescribed for violation of the foregoing provision, the purpose of which is to prevent fraud in the exchange of old and second-hand goods, especially such as are sought by collectors. rance, jewels, books, It is a good thing to marry some young people off early. Then they quit thinking about it and go to work. After a man’s eyes begin to fail, he no longer flippantly refers to spectacles as ‘‘windows.’”’ IO MICHIGAN TRADESMAN _ Shoes and Leathe Differences of Opinion Relative to the Height of Shoes. ‘*Yes,’’ said the girl with small bones and a trim little round ankle, ‘‘the only comfortable thing to wear on one's feet in summer is_ the low I never think of wearing anything else for walking, golf, tennis or cycling. The idea of its making one’s ankles large! It's too ridiculous to think of. Why, | don't even wear high boots of any kind In winter. ’’ shoe. said the girl whose bones were cast in a different mold. ‘I would never think of such a thing. it is almost a desperate thing for a_ girl who has any regard for her personal ap- ‘Lew shoes!’’ pearance to think of wearing low shoes. One's ankles will develop two inches in No, | thank wear regu- a sumoier in wearing them you, you don’t catch me. | lar 00ts and good high boots on They are comfortable, look well, and anuther ad- vantage, they do keep one free from aust.” / walking always, the bicycle. ’ So girls, like doctors, disagree, and each girl wears exactly what she thinks but there is no question but there great many girls who are buying, and have been buying for some time, high boots for cycling. For last year and this the boots have been better shape. The bootmakers have been learning something, and they know now that a boot, to fit well, should not only be rounded out at the calf of the leg, but that part of the fullness should come in the front, and they curve the boot out a jittle there, with the ] lt ot a good ft and be piace. Black and a dark chocolate tan the girls are wearing a great dea! more th the lower shoe in the hter SI which are seldom to be seen. There is] a boot ten inches high that has been | in for high boots she wants the full height and takes the fifteen-inch usually. Every new rider does, anyway. There are women cyclists who are learning to ride even nowadays. Strange as it may seem, all the world has not taken to the wheel yet. There is a little more room at the toe of the boot than there was a year the frivolous girl likes to have her foot look small is to wear a Louis heel. If she she may the miulitary like a Cuban heel, which gives her foot the desirable short effect. rhere are the low common-sense heels they, with the military heels, have a small piece clipped off the inside edge to prevent catching. The sole of the bicycle boot is of ox hide, 1s corrugated, or it is a soft little sole, flexible, but the grip for holding the pedal, it does not possess the altogether qualities of the other two. is flexible and soft, but it has the disadvantage of being easily wet through, and if by chance the botanist bicyclist steps into a marshy place for a coveted flower, it will act as a sponge and absorb a wonderful amount of water, which every motion of the foot afterward squeezes up into the shoe. The corrugated sole is the better for ac- tual service. These various soles are all to be found in the oxford tie for cycling for the girl who affects the iow shoe. The golf girl has her low shoes with a rubber disk on the sole; there are hob nails put in for her if she prefers them. ago, and who apt Quinze doesn't, wear straight heel, as well, and turned without aud businesslike The ox hide beautifully i : : {town shoe stores on a very busy worn on the wheel, but when a girl goes} : ‘ She doesn’t if she is not going to be outdoors all the time, for hob nails and polished club-house floors do not agree, and the club rules prohibit their com- ing together. The regulation high golf shoe has heavy brass eyelets—no hooks— and are extra high in the back. The girl who tramps wears a boot eight or ten inches high, what is called a rainy-day boot, heavy and service- able. These boots came into service almost simultaneously with the rainy- day clubs, perhaps a little before, a cir- cumstance which many people who are influenced by the popular sciences of the day would say showed the move- ments of the cycle, a wave showing the advance of some great principle. But whatever it was the boots came, and some of them are reaily boots for rainy weather in that they are waterproof. The girl who tramps does not wear these, and the rainy-day woman does not wear them unless she is going to breast a tor- rent, for the waterproof qualities have the same disadvantages that rubber has —they make the foot air proof as well as waterproot, and they are very hot. They are all eight and ten inches high. And the tennis shoe! Tennis is not so much in evidence of late years, but there are still tennis players, and there are tennis shoes in tan, white and black canvas and tan and black leather, with rubber soles. But all so-called tennis shoes do not go to tennis players. They make excellent yachting shoes, the rub- ber soles preventing slipping on a_ wet deck. The girl who crosses the ocean very frequently has a tennis shoe sole, or a rubber disk put on the heavy boot she wears going over, for the same purpose. For bicycling, some of the high tops have a network in place of the leather. is cooler, but some bicycling girls declare that such boots lose shape so quickly that they will not wear them. pee - How the Clerk Saved a Customer. An extremely ac §S well-dressed young | woman came into one of the large down Satur- day not long ago and took a seat in the ladies’ high shoe department. She was unmistakably tailor made and_ her scolding-locks were pinned up by a coiled snake of turquoises. Half a dozen times she tried to engage the at- tention of the nearest salesman, who had enough customers then for three. clerks. Every time the salesman responded, ‘‘T will wait on you in just a minute,’’ and went on waiting on some one else. The well-dressed young woman trembled with impatience. ‘* These clerks don’t understand their business like Chicago clerks,’’ she said to her companion. ‘‘A Chicago clerk can wait on five people at once.’’ ‘It’s outrageous having to wait this way,'’ said her companion, who wore a big ‘‘ picture hat.’’ ‘‘It’s shameful,’’ said the first young woman. ‘“It’s perfectly horrid,'’ said the sec- ond. ‘*The people who ought to be taught a lesson,’’ said the first young woman. ‘‘I have a great mind to go somewhere else, so I have.’’ This terrible threat seemed to move the salesman. He came over to her. ‘‘What can I do for you?’’ he asked. ‘‘T want a pair of tan oxford laces,”’ said the well-dressed young woman—and everybody heaved a sigh of relief. The store had been saved the loss of a cus- tomer—the laces were 3 cents. a —~> 2 > Michigan Central War Atlas. Only 25 cents for 15 large pages of six- colored authentic maps of all countries of the world, with marginal indices, Statistical notes and supplementary sheet showing, in colors, the flags of all na- tions. The best war atlas published. $4.00 worth of maps for 25 cents. They can be obtained at the Michigan Central Ticket Office—772. keep this store SUVIPTEPIE NT TNT OPNOPNDRNNT NT NTP NTT NTE NTE NTT NTT NTT NTT NTT Nene ver tree i “Remember the Name’ WALES (JOODYEAR The best RUBBERS on earth for general wear and shape. Place your orders for them with us, avoiding the rush and advance in price later in the season. 5 and 7 Pearl St., Herold=Bertsch Shoe Co., °° Gctrapits, mich State Agents for Wales-Goodyear and Connecticut Rubbers. 7AM AAA UA AAA SASL AAA AA 4A JS 444444 LJ UA. bb db TENOPNOL AY NTA NANT INP NND NOP NT ION NTe TY UA UNAM AUA ANA ANA ANA Ab db db bk Jhb dbb ddb dd OUR FALL LINE IS A WINNER ¢ We are especially strong in our men's $2.50 line. Black Vici, Box Calf, Enamel and Winter Tans. If you have not seen this line it will pay you to do so before placing your order. Our sales last year on Woonsocket and Wales-Good- year rubbers were the largest in the history of the Write us, THE RODGERS SHOE CO., Toledo, O. house. We are in the market for orders. 33 E i OOOO 990000000000 06000600000+ : 3 : OLD COLONY RUBBERS FINE JERSEY BUCKLE ARCTIC, in up-to-date last, net $1.06 per pair. SOOOOOO Send for a sample pair and be convinced that they are seconds IN NAME ONLY. 9990909090000 90999008 09004 600 HIRTH, KRAUSE & CO., cranp rapips, MICH. DSbAaGGASS bbb bbb 6 by bo bo bn bn bn bn be, bn bn bn bn tp in tp FPS PVF FSGS VU VV VV VST CVSS Seeeso aba ~— SS GOS SSSSSOOS SOF $O569499O4 6080680000 SPSS SSSOSOODOSCOSO SIO VVCOCS Sw OS PIOVGIOOD OS DWOOOOOOS OOSGD - vuevuvy 190996 S0OO9556546465646666666466 DOA AO ne eae OOO FPP OD PIO O OOOO OOOO OOOS OOOO OOOS OOOO 90-00-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-0:0-0-0-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-0:0-0-0-:0-0-00-0-0-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-00-00-0-00-0-00 e SH08S aS of Jobbing Goods made by the best manufacturers. When you want Rubbers, buy the Bos- ton Rubber Shoe Co.’s line, as they beat all the others for wear and style. selling agents. We are See our lines for Fall before placing your orders. Rindge, Kalmbach, Logie & Co., 2, rant “eR MICHIGAN TRADESMAN BANKING REFORM. Review of the Present and Proposed Systems. The only argument that can be offered in favor of a Government note circula- tion, as against a bank circulation equally good, is that the former saves part of the interest on the public debt by keeping it in the form of non-inter- est-bearing demand notes. This argu- ment is quite taking if we fail to con- sider the interest paid upon the bonds issued for the creation and maintenance of the gold reserve, the cost of issuing the notes and the interest lost upon the gold held in the reserve fund. When we consider these items of expense the savings amount to but little, and if the Government failed to maintain the pay- ment of its obligations in gold and so precipitated the country toa depreciated basis, the loss to the people of this coun- try in a single year would more than equal the savings on our non-interest- bearing debt for a century. The per- petual uncertainty attendant upon notes redeemable by the Treasury De- partment may injure the business of this country more during one panic than we can save in interest during fifty years. Speaking of the proposed retirement of the greenbacks, Robert Taylor says: ‘Any banking system which will se- cure to the people an adequate supply of notes good beyond question, and possessing the necessary requisites of elasticity and adaptability to the wants of trade, will answer the purpose.’’ The proposed bill meets these conditions through the following requirements: 1. The system will be National. This country can not afford to return to any system of state banks. 2. The notes will be placed on a basis much more valuable and broader than that now re- quired for National bank notes. All the available banking resources of the coun- try will be behind them, together with the duplicate liability of stockholders, 3. The notes will be equally acceptable and current in all parts of the country, no matter where or by what bank is- sued, as each bank is made a guarantor of the notes of every other bank which fails to care for its issue. 4. The sys- tem will be capable of a general and permanent growth, in magnitude neces sary to supply the people with all the paper money required by our growing exchanges. 5. It will have a capacity of automatic expansion and contraction in the volume of its circulation which will automatically adapt itself to the varying needs of business in different seasons and places. 6. It will afford the people of remote and thinly settled sections of our country as good oppor- tunities in the way of banking and note issues, according to their wants, as are afforded the oldest and wealthiest sec- tions. 7. It will accomplish all these changes gradually and without disturb- ance to business. The lack of capacity to issue notes freely is the greatest defect in the pres- ent system. Under it the banks find it unprofitable to issue more than one-third of their authorized limit, owing to the market value of Government bonds. The proposed bill gives a legal foun- dation of value in the express require- ment that the banks shall uphold the standard of value, so long as solvent, and that the Government shall guarantee the same when the banks fail to do so. If it is possible for a government to maintain a standard when the banks have failed in the effort, this bill assures its maintenance. It gives a business foundation for securing the obligations of banks thus declared by law, consist- ing of the assets of the banks and the Government reserves in the issue and redemption department. It separates the banking and revenue departments of Government and makes each operative independent of the other. It provides an easy, practical and safe solution of the problem of what to do with our silver money. It retires our greenbacks with- out contracting our paper money and re- lieves the Government of the work of their current redemption, by gradually substituting notes redeemable by the banks. It will carry us out of the pres- ent hazardous situation into one of per- manent security and stability, by a proc- ess so smooth and graduated that it would not disturb business affairs in the least. ANDREW FYFE. —___» 0. Character, Capacity and Capital the Component Parts of Credit. America’s greatness lies largely in her commercial industry. Her natural resources are wonderful, but her genius to develop is greater. Her population is enormous, but her ability to employ is still vaster. Her trade is prodigious, but her skill to supply is equal to more exacting demands. Commerce has been the foundation stone upon which has rested our National power, and upon which still vaster greatness is to be built. If our foundation stone is com- merce, the superstructure is credit. If commerce is the source of our strength, credit is its consummating medium, To such an infinitesimal degree does money enter into trade that it might be said with seeming propriety that our entire business intercourse rests upon credit. If I were asked to name the first im- portant basis for credit I should em- phatically say character. The three component parts of credit are character, capacity and capital—but the greatest of these is character. Capital may be borrowed or stolen. Character, never. Character is the inherent quality which recognizes and enforces the right. What our business world needs now, and al- ways, is men—in that broader and more significant sense in which man means all that is honorable and noble. I assert that credit should be largely dependent upon the financial condition of the application for such accommo- dation. This knowledge should be ac- curate and detailed. Estimation and gossip are not reliable sources of infor- mation. A debtor is the only one who can best indicate his own financial con- dition. Asan applicant for credit it is only equitable and reasonable that he should make a detailed statement of his affairs, and as a bestower of credit it is only businesslike that you should de- mand this information. The best thought of the best minds is being devoted to the creation of that condition when honest failures will be unnecessary and dishonest ones so dan- gerous as to scarcely warrant the risk, Why should an honest man fail? At present largely because of the jealousy and fear which his creditors entertain of each other, and which result the minute the debtor gets in tight circum- stances in a shrewd competition as to which one will be the first to secure an attachment and secure his claim. ‘The conditions which operate in bringing about that state of the debtor’s affairs which call for the surgical operation of his creditors are mainly of three char- acters: Lack of capacity, lack of cap- ital or lack of patronage. In the first case it is possible to find a competent Manager to save the business: in the second case, capital can be supplied; in the third case, a change of policy or location can be effected. A proper spirit of co-operation existing among credit- ors, and a conscientious desire to be fair on the part of the debtor,are all that are essential to save our records from numerous failures. F. R. Boocock > > MUSKEGON SUNDAY TRAINS G. R. & I. trains are now running be- tween Grand Rapids and Muskegon every Sunday. Leave Union Station 9 a. m., returning, leave Muskegon 6:3 We have AN A line of Men’s and Wo- a men’s Medium Priced ae Shoes that are Money Winners. The most of them sold at Bill Price. We are still making the Men’s He. ivy Shoes in Oil Grain and Satin; also carry Snedicor & Hath: way’s Shoes at Factory Pricein Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’. Lycoming and Keystone Rubbers are the best. See our or send Salesmen mail orders. p.m. An inexpensive Sunday outing. a GEO. H. REEDER & CO., TRIP. 19 S. Ionia St., Grand Rapids, Mich. SOD ODO GOGOS 9999990 04900590 990550609 96005006 00006066 celebrated shoes for 3] -§3? OOOH GOS SOOO 0O90950S 0000006006 See PODS S OOS GOOOLO OS GOOG EOS 99564940 99460066 06006006 A complete line of RICE The best cycle shoes made. Sort up your broken stock now. Michigan Shoe Company, Jefferson Ave, Shoes oo OL ORINS' boys men, and youths, Detrott, Mich. SHOSOOSS FS 64$FHS5S $GS0SO6OOSOSSOOOO i 9OOOOOO9 99909909 99000006 99000609 H009H04 460606909 t ¢ e a e ¢ ° : ¢ ® ¢ ¢ e i ¢ ® e : es ff EAC YOUN Vice MOO CAPHEL DS Se Pe ’ 19 421 Gonna, aris wen, We Pay HIGHEST MARKET PRICES in SPOT CASH and Measure Bark When Loaded. Correspondence Solicited. DODDS OOHOS FHOGSESE BHOGHESS & FPO HHHHOSL4LSHH4 PHHHSOOE ¢ Sa J S W.A.PHELE ore sidapaks Presidents sre i) . on") bat as SOSSCSOSS FF 95056S 6 FSO SFOS OO SSSESHOCOO A. MURPHY , General Manager. FLOWERS, MAY & MOLONEY, Counsel The Michigan Mercantile Agen Special Reports. Represented in every city and count Main Office: Personal service given all claims. Room 1102 Majestic Building, “Detroit, Judgments obtained withou Law and Collections. y in the United States and Canada. Mich. t expense to subscribers Ma Chas. A. Coye 11 Pearl Street, 7 nufacturer of and wholesale and retail dealer in FLAGS, AWNINGS, TENTS, SEAT SHADES AND LARGE UFMBRELLAS Grand Rapids, [lich. 12 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ® Fruits and Produce. Fruit Growers Should Keep up With the Times. Detroit, June 25—In no other line of effort is the onward march of progress more apparent than in connection with the improvement of varieties by the crossing of species and the careful se- lection of individual plants in growing small fruits and garden vegetables. The variety which is offered to the grower from which to make bis selection is truly remarkable and the number of new and meritorious seedlings making their appearance every year as a result of painstaking effort on the part of nurs- erymen and small fruit growers is le- gion. Still, in the face of these facts many growers are content to plod along in the same old ruts year after year, rather than make the effort required to secure new and more desirable varie- ties. They seem to lose sight of the fact that certain individual varieties are better adapted to the conditions of cli- mate, soil, marketing facilities and de- mand, which unavoidably must control the sum total of annual profits from the vear’s work in the orchard or garden. It costs no more to plant, care for and gather a desirable product than one _ for which the public has no earthly use. There will always be enough stock of average quality to glut the market and he only can hope to succeed who makes the effort to raise something which every city consumer wants and which not every grower has had the forethought to secure. In horticulture, as in all other lines, in this progressive age of inven- tion and discovery, only those in the front rank need hope for success; the rear guard will always be crowded with toilers whose obtuseness and faculty for being behind the times is only equaled by their lack of industry. The man who has the ability to look ahead has a most decided advantage over the one whose mind !s given only to melancholy after-thoughts and whose only oppor- tunity for self-congratulation comes when he sits himself sadly down and remembers the fact that,although he was in the market a day or two too late, he might, after all, have been later. The strawberry season is now practi- cally over with us here in Detroit, and it may not be out of place, at this time, to glance reminiscently over the trade of the past few weeks and indicate to the reader some of the facts which have characterized the local traffic in this important edible for the year 1808: In this, as in other lines, the impor- tance of knowing what is wanted makes itself promptly felt when the profits are figured out at the end of the year. The grower who has a good home market close at hand which will take all of his product may proceed quite differently from the one who must seek a distant market. For a nearby market a soft, highly-flavored berry answers the pur- pose, but for shipment the solid good- keeper comes out ahead. Enquiry among growers who frequent the market develops a set of facts which, when sup- plemented by information from dealers and consumers, may be formulated into a rule of action which should be help ful to the progressive grower who de- sires to raise the most profitable fruit. Last year and this, the Bederwood gave good satisfaction to the dealers and con- sumers in this market, and the same fact is true of the Warfield: but the grower has found that each of these ber- ries has yielded more profit to him when he has mixed them, as they ripen well together and one plant is fertilized by the other. The Bederwood is a fairly early variety, a vigorous grower, a large yielder, not too firm but entirely satis- factory when brought directly from the plantation to the nearby market. The Bubach is a very large berry and a vigorous grower in rich soil, nota poor-land berry by any means. For such a large type this berry has an excellent flavor and gives good satisfaction among dealers. The Crescent ripens with the Bubach and is fully as good a yielder. Bright scarlet in color, with an elegant flavor, this berry has not received the at- tention which it deserves from Michigan growers. It can not be called a desir- able berry for shipping purposes, but when handled quickly it is hard to beat. The Downing, although an old vari- ety, is still a very popular one. It has a fine flavor, is very productive and _ is adapted to all soils and locations, with the single exception that the foliage rusts slightly in some sections. The Cumberland is also a very old and well-known variety. Its popularity has not suffered with the flight of years and he who eats a dish of these berries in the flush of the season when they are at their best will be almost certain to ask the name of the variety, so well pleased will be be with the fiavor. The Haverland is reported by garden- ers to be a vigorous grower, standing the drouth well and being thoroughly adapted to our Michigan climate. The berries are long, cone shaped, large in size and of a light scarlet color. The fruit of this variety continues to mature well until late in the season. The old standby for all climates and all soils, at the head of the list for can- ning purposes and nota bad berry for eating, is the Wilson. Better this year than for several years past, this well- known berry has outlived hundreds of other varieties which at the time of their first appearance threatened to supplant itin public favor. Give this berry rich soil and good care. and it will be as profitable as any variety in the market. One of the best points in favor of the Wilson is the sturdiness of the species, it holding up weil in quality and pro- ductiveness from year to year. The Parker Earle is, comparatively speaking, one of the new varieties and for the length of time which this berry has been in bearing in this State it gives conclusive evidence of being thoroughly adapted to our soil and cli- mate. The fruit is uniform in size, of regular, conical shape and a _ bright crimson color. It goes to market in the very best shape, presenting an evenness in appearance, which is alwaysa winner with the grocery trade, who, as a rule, buy berries, as they do other things, on their merits. Lovett’s Early, a cross between the Crescent and the Wilson, is giving good satisfaction in other states of about our latitude and should do well here. The Enhance has pleased well in this market during the present season, al- though of little note in this locality in other years; it remains to be seen what this variety will bring forth in the fu- ture. For a nearby market berrv, in fact, for a general-purpose berry, the Gandy, as it ships well, has taken the lead of all other varieties for the latter part of the season in this market. There is no variety growing to-day which gives such universal satisfaction in hot weather. The delightful aroma given off by this fruit when well-ripened commends it to all lovers of fruit odors. The berry is uniform in size and color and hasa most delicious flavor. As an illustra- tion of the drouth-proof, late-bearing characteristics of this berry the experi- ence of a local grocer in the year 1897, as told by him to the writer, may not be without interest to the reader. The dealer referred to had a contract with a grower of the last-mentioned variety to take all of his product throughout the season. The fruit continued to come for fully ten days after other varieties had become almost entirely worthless and no change in quality was percep- tible. Orders were filled by this dealer on the morning of July 4, 1897, and al- though the berries had been picked more than forty-eight hours before, they were perfectly solid and the flavor was seemingly better than at any preceding date during the season. H. H. Mack. ~~» 2 —- Both Think. ‘“*How does your husband spend his time in the evening?’’ ‘“‘He stays at home and thinks of schemes to make money.”’ ‘‘And what do you do with yourself when he is thus occupied?’’ ‘Oh, I think of schemes to spend it.’’ N. WOHLFELDER & CoO.., COMMISSION MERCHANTS 399-403 HIGH ST., EAST:SIDE, DETROIT, MICH. We want your shipments of Eggs, Butter and Cheese and will make liberal advances on same to reliable parties. BOODLOOLOOE 210109 OOOOOOOE HOOOOOOE FOOOOOOE HOOOHO0O8 8 S e @ : Butter Wanted Cash F. O. B. Cars, carload lots or less. Prices quoted on application. © H. N. RANDALL PRODUCE CO., Tekonsha, Mich. Promptness is the essence of our success. We will buy your Butter and Eggs for Cash Correspond with us. We do not claim to be the oldest and largest commission house in the country, but in many respects one of the best. HARRIS & FRUTCHEY, Detroit 90-0-0-0-0-0.0-0-0-0-0-0:0-0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0-0.00-0-0-0-000-0-0:0-0-0-.00-0-0-0-0-00.0.0-0-00 Ship your BUTTER AND EGGS to R. HIRT, Jr., Detroit, Mich. 34 and 36 Market Street, 43574377439 Winder Street. Oo Cold Storage and Freezing House in connection. Capacity 75 carloads. Correspondence solicited. 00-0-0-00-0000-0-0-00-06 00-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-0:0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0:0-0-0-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-0 NIITPSEREPNTE VOPNEPATE VEPET NTE NeneTH VerNerene veneer ernervornerenrtertteEs = Eggs Bring High Prices in Buffalo 2 Correspond with your old friend, C. N. RAPP & CO., Buffalo, N. Y. Buffalo Produce Exchange quotations sent free daily to all who request them. They solicit consignments of Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beans and Produce generally, assuring prompt sales and immediate returns. They are a branch of the Grand Rapids house of the same name, which has been established eleven years. They refer Michigan shippers to the Fourth National Bank, Grand Rapids Savings Bank and Michigan Tradesman, all of which are familiar with their standing and acquainted with their methods and will cheerfully answer any enquiries which may be made in regard to them. UNMAMAAN AAA AAA UNA AAA AMA Ak Ak Ak bk bk Abb Jhb JbA Jbk dbU Ubu dbd dbk ddd dk ddd WOPVPPNOPNO EP NOPNOP NP NEN Ner ertorNITY TUNA AUN ANN AAA TUN Uk Nk Ubu db bk Jb Abb ddA . SHIP US YOUR. BERRIES etc., and get highest prices and quick returns. We still want your BUTTER AND EGGS for cash at your station. Write us before ship- ping elsewhere. HERMANN C. NAUMANN & CO., Detroit, Mich. Main Office, 33 Woodbridge St., W. Branch Store, 353 Russell Street. MOLDY BUTTER. The Trouble Generally Traced to the Tubs. From the New York Produce Review. Last year’s experience with moldy butter is likely to be repeated this sum- mer and fall unless more than usual care is used in the selection of the tubs, the proper treating of same, the adop- tion of best methods of lining and pack- ing the butter, and in a better arrange- ment for carrying the butter until it is ready for shipment to the Eastern mar- kets. Our attention has been called to nearly a dozen different lots of Western cream- ery that arrived recently in a more or less moldy condition, showing that this destructive growth had already appeared and that if unchecked it would cause serious loss to creamerymen and_ ship- pers, as wel] as to the merchants in this and other markets. A carload of Kansas creamery that had been contracted by a New York house was rejected because of the seriously moldy condition of the butter. On careful examination about 200 tubs out of the carload had to be turned out, sides and bottom scraped and new paper lining and new tubs put on. This involved labor and expense which no merchant would undertake to do without some compensation. Two other cars of Kansas stock were turned down under similar conditions, and the entire lot was stripped and treated as above. In the first case the owner of the creamery admitted that he had pur- chased a lot of tubs from a manufactur- er who had not previously supplied him with packages and that the number bought corresponded with the number that were found to be in a moldy con- dition on arrival here. He seemed to fully appreciate the situation, and said that it was not likely to occur again. In the other instance the origin of the mold was also traced to the tubs, but it was conceded by the creameryman who made the goods that the growth of the mold was probably increased by im- proper soaking and handling of the tubs. Another lot of Elgin creamery showed spois on the butter, but fortunately they were not deep, and as the stock was in- tended for immediate consumption no complaint was made. One of the well- known Iowa creameries was moldy, both inside and outside, and could not be sold until it had been carefully over- hauled. Severai other lots were exam- ined, including shipments from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota, and while the complaints are not as fre- quent as a year ago, they cause the trade to stop and think what may occur, espe- cially with storage butter, if the trouble is not checked. Last year receivers took the goods into their stores and spent much labor and money in an effort to put the butter in marketable shape. “ With this danger threatening, how can it be avoided or at least reduced to small proportions? Primarily the trouble is in the tub. Improperly seasoned wood is not unfrequently worked into the Pmese and the creameryman is ignoraft of its presence until the fungus growth appears. Then it seems essen- tial to treat every tub as if the moid were certain to develop. It has been clearly demonstrated that soaking alone will not always do; the tubs should be thoroughly steamed. In every well- equipped creamery there is a jet of live steam over which a tub can be held for two orthree minutes. This will destroy the fungi that produce the mold more quickly and surely than any method yet discovered and which is practical for use in the average creamery. Soaking in brine after the steaming 1s good also. Then it is advisable to wet the paper lining in salt water, and when it is put in the tub be careful to press the paper closely against the sides so that there shall be no air passage between the paper and the wood. So many _ butter- makers do not like the bother of putting in the lining that they do the work ina shiftless, haphazard way and the results are sometimes unpleasant. But it might as well be fully understood that parchment lining for butter packages has come to stay. The manifest advan- tages resulting from its use will make it MICHIGAN TRADESMAN appear still more necessary as time goes on; the fact that it is used, however, does not remove in any way the positive necessity for just as rigid treatment of the tub as though the paper was not used. Linings do not prevent the mold from reaching the butter. The question of dry, clean, sweet boxes, with fairly cool temperature for holding the butter until shipping day, is not incidental, but of vast importance. It is in these damp, poorly-ventilated, make-shift refrigerators that the mold is often started. A merchant who re- cently returned from the West said that in more than one instance buttermakers admitted that the tubs were moldy _ be- fore the butter was shipped, but they send the goods along hoping that they will get through without serious trouble. If all the details alluded to are fol- lowed closely we believe that there will be but little mold this year; if proper attention is not given the subject at once the loss of thousands of dollars will fall on the farmers and creamerymen of the West. _ eee. — Avoid the Appearance of Sameness. An exaggerated idea of neatness may work positive injury to the merchant. We do not mean that it is possible to be too clean, but that one may be ‘‘more nice than wise.’’ In endeavoring to have the stocks in such scrupulous order during business hours, and_ insisting upon clerks putting away goods imme- diately after customers are gone, is not always a very good plan. It makes too much sameness in the appearance of the store, which is almost as_ undesir- able as a hullabaloo caused by allowing too many goods to jaccumulate on the counters. Unvarying order may lead people to think that little or no business 1s being done, which is a bad impres- sion to give, where people are too eas- ily prejudiced, as it is, in being over- ready to judge by appearances. The idea which the storekeeper wishes in- variably to canvey to people’s minds is that the store possesses to the fullest possible extent the qualifications which entitle it to the largest amount of trade. The merchant whose range of vision is directed habitually toward the main chance endeavors to unite progressive- ness with thrift, strenuous endeavor with diplomacy, and a due regard for appear- ances with consideration for others. - —~> 0 > Canadian Eggs in England. From the Exporter. A. J. Brice, who recently returned from a trip to England, is said to have expressed the opinion that exports of Canadian eggs to England will shortly reach proportions beyond the expecta- tion of our dealers. He says that the 3ritish consumers fully realize the su- perior quality of the Canadian eggs, compared with those imported from Russia and elsewhere in Europe, the result being that while the present de- mand for the Canadian article is quite large, it Is Increasing in volume every month. In fact, it came to Mr. Brice’s notice a few days ago that English deal- ers had contracted with Canadian houses to supply from 50,000 tu 60,000 cases of limed eggs for the fall delivery. Sixty thousand cases represent 1,800,0Cc0 dozen, which at 14 cents per dozen will give $252,000 to be placed at credit of the Canadian hen. > 2. Spanish Proverbs on Women. Choose neither a wife nor linen by candle light. Women and weather are not to be trusted. No season is as brief as a woman’s love. A woman may be loyal to love, but never to lovers. Woman is a curious creature long hair and short ideas. / A girl's hair draws more thana ship’s cable. : Woman is a guitar, the sweetness of whose tone depends upon the player. He who has a handsome wife ora castle on the frontier is never without fear. with a Some handsome women are in reality not so handsome as they are painted. I3 ait C. M. Drake. W.R. Brice & Co. Philadelphia’s Leading Hustling Commission Merchants REFERENCES: W. D. Hayes, Cashier Hastings National Bank, Hastings, Mich. Corn Exchange National Bank, Philadelphia. Western National Bank, Philadelphia. Fourth National Bank, Grand Rapids, Mich. D. C. Oakes, Coopersville, Mich. E. A. Stowe, Michigan Tradesman. W.R. Brice. Est. 1852, Take an Observation Philadelphia to-day is the leading Butter market of the United States. The receipts of all grades of Butter are light and the market is firm and active. Extra Creameries selling at........-. 171%4C Barsts selling at... .16(@16%c Peconds sellme at... 62.2251... s+ ts fc Wamey Eerhies.... .........+5+--. 14s Fa eee eT a Fo ie Packing stock in barrels or tubs...... I11@12 c Ship your Butter to a Butter house and be happy, knowing you will get full market value and quick returns. We solicit a share of your consignments on business principles. W. R. BRICE & CO. Die z VOLOLMLOL CeLeleLeLaLveLYe®® A New Cold Storage Butter Package Is the Parafined Parchment Lined all Send for sample and testimonials from users. Package, Sizes. free Michigan Package Co., — Owosso, Mich. 9 ©P@2e2e2%e2 alee aYelLetele J. WILLARD LANSING BURGE D. CATLIN * ® * ® 2 8 ® e e ® ® ® e ® 8 @ Lansing & Catlin Wholesale Dealers in Butter and Eggs 44 W. Market St. 103 Michigan St. Buffalo, N. Y. Our market is firm on Eggs at 12c. We can use much larger receipts, so urge you to send all you can, as we are Sure we can please you. Write for prices or references if wanted, or ask MICHIGAN TRADESMAN, Special Blanks for Produce Dealers We make a specialty of this class of work and solicit correspondence with those who need anything in this line. TRADESMAN COMPANY, = Grand Rapids, Mich. I4 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Gist of the Oleo Decisions by the Supreme Court. Washington, June 21—The Supreme Court does not pass upon matters not submitted to it, and not always upon those. The recent decisions upon the oleomargarine laws of Pennsylvania and New Hampshire related only to those statutes; how the laws of other states will be affected can only be told when they come before the court for review. Two points were made in support of the Pennsylvania law: Picst, that oleo- Margarine was not a recognized article of commerce, and therefore state regula- tion or restriction of its trade was not, in the opinion of this court, a contra- vention of the Congressional right to regulate interstate and foreign com- merce; second, that ‘‘original pack- ages’’ of the condemned article admis- sible from one state to another must be such as are suitable for the wholesale trade only, not for the retail. After reviewing the facts and the law, the court, speaking by Justice Peck- ham, said as to the first point: ‘‘We think it apparent that oleomargarine has become a proper subject of commerce among the States and with foreign na- tions. The general rule to be deducted from the decisions of this court is that a lawful article of commerce can not be wholly excluded from importation into a state from another state where it was manufactured or grown. A _ state has power to regulate the introduction of any article including a food product, so as to insure purity of the article im- ported, but such police power does not include the total exclusion even of an inferior article of food. Upon the second point,the court said: ‘‘We are net aware of any such dis- tinction as is attempted to be drawn by the court below in these cases between a sale at wholesale to individuals en- gaged in the wholesale trade, or one at retail toa consumer. How small may be an original package it is not neces- sary here to determine. We do not say that a sale of a ten pound package of oleomargarine was a valid sale, although to a person who was himself a consum- er. We do not say or intimate that this right of sale extended beyond the first sale by the importer after its arrival within the state. The importer had the right to sell not only personally, but he had the right to emplov an agent to sell for him. Otherwise his right to sell would be substantially valueless, for it can not be supposed that he would be personally engaged in the sale of every original package sent to the different States in the Union. Having the right to sell through his agent, a sale thus effected is valid. ‘*The right of the importer to sell can not depend upon whether or not the original package is. suitable for retail trade. His right to sell is the same, whether to consumers or to wholesale dealers in the article. provided he sells them in original packages. The state can not, for the purpose of preventing the introduction of an impure or adul- terated article, absolutely prohibit the introduction of that which is pure and wholesome. The act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to the extent that it prohibits the introduction of oleomarga- rine from another state, and its sale in the original package, is invalid.’’ From this opinion and judgment Jus- tics Harlan and Gray dissented. Thev quoted the decisions in the cases of Powell and Plumley, and added: ‘‘It appears to us that each state may, in the exercise of its police power, without violating the provisions of the constitu- tion and laws of the United States con- cerning interstate commerce, make such regulations relative to all sales of oleo- Margarine within the State, even in original packages brought from another state; that the questions of danger to health and of likelihood of fraud or deception and of the preventive meas- ures required for the protection of the people, are questions of fact and of public policy, the determination of which belongs to the legislative depart- ment and not to the judiciary, and that, if the Legislature is satisfied that oleo- margarine is unwholesome, and that the only way to protect the people against fraud or deception in the other is to absolutely prohibit its sale, it is within the constitutional power of the Legisla- ture to do so. The New Hampshire statute prohibit- ed the sale of oleomargarine unless it were colored pink. Justice Peckham said: *‘The statute is in its practical effect prohibition. The act is a mere evasion of the direct prohibition con- tained in the Pennsylvania statute and yet, if enforced, the result, within the state, would be quite as positive in the total suppression of the article. If the Legislature have the power to direct that the article shall be colored pink, which can only be accomplished by the use of some foreign substance that will have that effect, we do not know upon what principle it should be confined to dis- coloration, or why a provision for an offensive odor would rot be just as valid as one prescribing the particular color. The statute in its necessary effect is prohibitory, and therefore, upon the principle recognized i in the Pennsylvania cases, it is invalid.’ Without further elaborating their views, Justices Harlan and Gray also dissented from the judgment in the New Hampsbire case. 20» Pertinent Pointers on the Prevention of Mold. Boston, Mass., June 25—As there has been so much trouble with moldy but- ter, I feel it my duty to give the ship- pers the result of my twenty-five years’ experience on this point in the handling of butter. To prepare tubs for packing butter, first, rinse out the dust, as dust is the main source of the troubie - it is in the particles of dust left in the tubs or on the paper lining that the spores or seeds of the mold dwell. Soak the tubs for at least fifteen bours in fresh water, then rub salt on the in- side of them, just before packing; or better still, throw two quarts of salt into the tub and when still wet turn the tub around on its side, and whirl around two or three times, then turn the surplus salt into the salt barrel. This will leave a thin laver of salt on the inside of the tub. If too much salt sticks to the tub rap it over the salt barrel lightly, and then pack the butter at once before the salt dissolves and runs down into the bottom of the tub. If you paper line your tubs soak the paper twenty-four hours in strong brine before using it. When tubs have been prepared in this way, I have never had any moldy butter in all these years. I have seen print butter wrapped in parchment paper without being soaked that was moldy in five days after being so wrapped. This was caused by the mold spores that were lodged on the paper before being used, which grew and showed the moijd_ as soon as they came in contact with the moist butter, So you see the tub had nothing to do with this. Paper lined tubs are called for, so Jet us have them, but be sure and soak the paper in strong brine twenty hours be- fore using, and I would recommend paper instead of cloth on the top of but- ter. Butter will not grow strong with paper covering as quickly as with cloth, for the reason it keeps the air from the butter, Never buy thin parchment paper. It is best to use good paper to line tubs, and put a good quality of paper on top of the butter. Pile tubs bottom side up. This will prevent the hoops from dropping off, and also prevent dust from gathering on the inside of the tubs. Keep the covers piled upside down to prevent dirt from gathering on them, so they will not look dirty when they arrive. Always use every moldy or dirty tub for kindling wood. I mean the tubs that are moldy outside as well as inside, for this will save proprietors of creameries at least two dollars on every tub of but- ter. O. DouGLass. ———_—__>-2___ The value of the Mexican corn crop for 1896 was over $77,000,000. This is ten times the value of the coffee crop raised in Mexico. Season Now Open Congdon’s Cider Saver and FRUIT PRESERVATIVE Compound Had a big sale in 1897 and all stores must sell it this year. Guaranteed to keep your cider and fruits pure and sweet without changing their flavor or color. No salicylic acid or ingredients injurious to the health. Order of any first-class jobber or of the manufacturers. J. L. CONGDON & CO., Pentwater, Mich. QOO980S8880 DDOHODHOOODHODHOHOODHOHOHOGOOOHOH.OOOOD®OODOVOLOOOOO0OO6 3 All CN OCEIS ~——csvisssisisiieiineiaiiiae who desire to give their customers the best Vinegar on the market, will buy LEROUX’S PURE CIDER VINEGAR “Red Star Brand.’’ A trial order will convince you of the merits of these goods, and a guarantee bond goes to every purchas- er prote cting him in the sale of our vinegar. 8 THE LEROUX CIDER & VINEGAR CO., Producers, Toledo, Ohio. GODOOODQDDODODODSDQDOOGQOQ©ODOOOODOOG©OOOQOQOQOOQODDOG®©: + GOODE QOQOOQOQOOOE Ee The Food Comuiinaiauer | has begun an aggressive crusade against cheap vinegars which are not up to the legal standard. It will be well for the retail trade to prepare for the wrath to come by putting in goods of recognized purity and strength, and we beg leave to call the attention of the trade to the fact that Robinson’s Cider Vinegar is always up to the standard established by the Legislature and that it is guaranteed not to contain any deleterious acids or any- thing that is not produced from theappie. One hundred dollars in cash stands back of this guaranty. Ask your jobber for Robinson’s vinegar and insist on having no other. If your job- ber will not get it for you, order direct from the manufacturer, ROBINSON CIDER & VINEGAR CO., Benton Harbor, os GOOQOQOOOOO©® OOS 7 . ee5eSe5e5e5e5e25e5e5e25e25e25e5e252 re UITai0 WOU vlOlage w= 09 eS : Buffalo, N. Y. D. E. Knowlton, Pres. and Gen’! Mgr. Warehouse “A” Capacity 600,000 cubic feet. Warehouse “B” Capacity 500,000 cubic feet. Poultry, Cheese, Fruit and Miscellaneous Storage. Fe W Exclusively Butter and Eggs z% Rates Reasonable. Low Insurance. Liberal Advances. Re ek he! aR Don’t try experiments. Store where you know your goods will be properly cared for. NaS Oi ( W Correspondence Solicited. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN I5 GOTHAM GOSSIP. News from the Metropolis---Index to the Market. Special Correspondence. New York, June 23—There is a sort of midsummer dulness in the general market here, but at the same time trade might be a good deal duller than it is. Some of the leading jobbers are well satisfied with the transactions going for- ward and the outlook for the future is full of promise. Coffee is moving about as slowly as any of the great staples and orders, either from country or city, have been few and for lots sufficient for sorting-up purposes. The market, however, may be called steady and prices generally are pretty well maintained. There is no buying ahead. In store and afloat there are 858,675 bags, against 717,596 bags at the same time last year. Rio No. 7 is quotable at 63c. Mild grades are steady, but the demand seems to be rather light, either for East or West India sorts. The market for raw sugars is at an absolute standstill. Refiners seem to be determined to refrain from purchasing and holders will make no concession. For refined sugar the jobbing demand has been of a very light character. The situation is just at the moment not filled with cheer. What orders have come to hand have been for the smallest amounts possible to get along with. The guar- ar against lower prices for thirty days still remains. Quotations are practical- ly unchanged. The advance of from 6@t1oc on teas has been sustained and the market is firm. The volume of business is not equal to that of last week, as dealers generally laid in pretty good supplies. The next sale, to be held the first Wed- nesday in July, will be of moderate pro- portions and will not be apt to attract such general attention as did the last one. Tbe demand for rice is not large, but the market is strong and prices are very firm. Holders profess great confidence in the future and will not ‘‘dicker’’ at all. Stocks are not at all excessive and foreign advices are of a character that give strength to the situation here. The present is, perhaps, as good a time as any to make purchases. Spices are firm. Some invoice trad- ing has been done at previous rates and the general appearance of the market is satisfactory. Singapore black pepper, 9c; white, 17c; Zanzibar cloves, 7K@ 8c, Amboyna, 10o4@11%c. Molasses prices seem to be pretty firmly adhered to, but there is hardly a breath of life in the market. Supplies are not excessive, so far as the better grades are concerned, yet there is enough to go around. Good to prime open-kettle, 29@32c. Syrups are weak and the demand is light. Quotations seem to tend to a lower basis. Good to prime sugar syrups are held at 15@18c in fair-sized quantities. The export trade in syrups has fallen off lately un- til there is hardly anything doing. Canned goods are waiting to see what will turn up. Sales of peas seem to have been rather disappointing, so far as quantity is concerned, yet 1t would seem as though there ought to be a good pur- chase at the rates Baltimore gives, Sixty-five cents per dozen for marrow- fats ought to tempt plenty of buyers, but they do not crowd each other to take large blocks. Baltimore reports that the season will be nearly completed with this week and the pack is said to be light. Tomatoes have been dull and quotations irregular, with 95c about right tor spot Maryland goods, although some ask $1. Maryland reports that the pros- pects were never better for good quality and ample quantity. Eastern peaches, No. 3 standards, are held at $1.20@1. 40. The dried fruits market moves along in a listless manner. Ample supplies of currants are due here next month and are offered at 5%@53{c. Evaporated apples of desirable quality are well held and the supply is hardly large enough to go around. Lemons have declined. Cooler weather has caused less enquiry and the quality of a good deal of stock here is not up to the mark. A decline of almost $1 a box has taken place. Oranges are selling well and the market is steady. Bananas are dull and easy. The butter market is steady for the best grades and the supply is not exces- Sive, Seventeen cents for extra cream- ery seems to be about the established figure, although, perhaps, a little con- cession would be made therefrom. Lit- tle trading has been done in State dairy and the market is weak, save for the very best. On Friday receipts of but- ter aggregated 5,850 packages. The range of prices is about as follows: Western creamery extra, 17c; firsts, 16@16%c; seconds, 15@15%c; thirds, ic : Western imitation creamery, extras, 14@14%e ; firsts, 12@i2%c; Western factory, 12 %@i3c for extras and 124c for firsts. There is a little better feeling in cheese, but trading has been only about of an average character. Large size colored fancy stock, 7%c. Grades not up to the mark are hard to dispose of and go for what is offered. Little has been done by exporters, In eggs, desirable goods are scarce and the market is firm. Eggs that will grade up to the standard sell for 12%c for Northwestern stock. Selected West- ern for storage, at mark, 114%@12c; fresh gathered, loss off, 12@12'%c. In beans, quotations have taken a tumble. The demand has steadily dimin- ished and marrows are scarcely quot- able above $1.50; choice pea, $1.20; choice red kidney, $2. ee Status of the Cheese Business in On- tario. John W. Wheaton in Hoard’s Dairyman. The make of cheese is increasing very fast. Full grass cheese is now being made in all the factories, and dairymen are looking for better quality, and are hoping for better prices when this full grass stuff is put upon the market. The quality of the goods, so far, has been fine, as far as early made cheese is con- cerned. A really fine quality of cheese is not looked for until about the first of June. For this reason dealers are always opposed to the factories opening up un- til wellin May. In connection with this the question of curtailing the supply as much as possible, in order te lessen the output, is important. A month or two ago it was fully ex- pected that before the new’ full grass cheese would be ready for shipping, old stocks would be pretty well cleaned out, and that good prices would be ob- tainable for new goods, but the situation has not developed as favorably as many expected it would. Old stocks have accumulated very fast during the past month in Great Britain and it is alto- gether likely that our factorymen will have to be satisfied with something in the neighborhood of 7 cents per pound for June make. Last week (june 4) the ruling prices at the factories were from 654@7 cents. There is one feature of the situation that shculd not be over- looked and that is, that when cheese is cheap a reaction is sure to take place later on that will, eventually, bring the price up. The Butter Was Senne. ‘*Here,’’ said the farmer, as he ex- hibited a broken jar to the manufactur- er; ‘‘I packed this jar full of butter, and the jar split from top to bottom. Perhaps you can explain the phenom- enon."’ Oe reply ;”’ jan yes, I can,’’ was the ready the butter was stronger than the —__»2+.—___ Fourth of July Excursions. On July 2, 3 and 4 the Michigan Cen- tral will sell excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates, good returning July 5. Ask the ticket agent for information. : BLAKE, City Ticket Agent. —_+0.____ As Usual. She—Julie and Joe are engaged, but they have decided to keep their engage- ment a secret; Julie told me so. He—Yes; I "know it; Joe told me. The best are the cheapest and these we can always SEEDS ALFRED J. 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PACKAGE atford you a good profit. The Finest Write us. MAYNARD & COON, Grand Rapids, Mich. Watermelons and Cherries Lemons, Oranges, Bananas and Tomatoes. HOME Cabbage, Beets, Peas, Celery, Green Onions, Radishes, Cucumbers, Spinach, Asparagus, Pie Plant, New Potatoes, GROWN New Dry Onions, Turnips, Carrots, Squash, Wax Beans. BUNTING FOURTH OF JULY Supplies. Order early to get the best. Waterme}lons CO., Jobbers, Grand Rapids, Mich. ss % In any quantities. = iy Cherries Order now for canning. All seasonable Green Goods. VINKEMULDER COMPANY, Grand Rapids. Manufacturers and Jobbers of Spices, Baking Powder and Grocers’ and Meat Dealers’ Sundries. l6 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN MEN OF MARK. M. R. Carrier, the Lansing Manufac- turer and Jobber. It is always interesting and inspiring to watch the career of a successful man, but it is the man who has attained, by industry and patient labor, that degree of success which lies within the scope of his own ambition and _ possibilities that receives our sincerest admiration. We may stare with wonder at such stu- pendous successes as Marshall Field and Philip Armour, but when we want a guide, it is not toward comets and meteors that we turn our gaze, but, rather, toward the steady beam of the north star. It is the record of success as written by the lives of those about us that proves the truest standard. Such an example we have the pleas- ure of presenting to our readers in the person of Mr. Merton Ralph Carrier, of Lansing, who is the son of Edwin B. and Caroline Root Carrier. He was born in Calhoun county, February 20, 1866, and on tracing his ancestry we find him a direct and worthy descendant of one of those brave men who sailed away from Plymouth, England, on the Mayflower, risking life itself for the sake of liberty, and the _ proph- ecy written of those brave Puritans, ‘“The honor shall be yours to the world’s end,’’ is indeed fulfilled. A believer in solar biclogy would find in the char- acter of Mr. Carrier abundant proof of the theory of solar influence. Being born February 20 brings his life under the influence of the sign Pisces, which lies in the feet; metaphbysically speak- ing, in the understanding. Butler, an authority on this subject, says of chil- dren born on this day: ‘‘ They are care- ful and thoughtful. They have a leve of acquiring scientific knowledge and seek it from every available source. They are modest, just, upright and hon- orable in their feelings and desire to give full equivalent for all they re- ceive; are faithful and persistent in ex- ecuting the trusts confided to them, and, as we depend upon our feet to keep us upright, so may we rely on persons born under this sign.’’ Mr. Carrier has more than borne out these prognostics—from the thoughtful studious boy in the coun- try school to the earnest worker in the Lansing high school and the ambitious young man at Albion College, on through the years of business life, until to-day we find him still conscientiously exe- cuting the duties that come to him. After leaving college Mr. Carrier en- tered the dry goods store of his father as clerk. A year’s probation proved his efficiency and he was made mana- ger, a position he held until the firm went out of trade six years later. His love of science led him to seek some field where he might find room for de- velopment along this line. He was so fortunate as to find this opportunity with Robertson & Northrop, manufacturing chemists of Lansing. The present firm of Robertson, Northrop & Carrier was organized, with Mr. Carrier as business and financial manager. In Lansing politics he has become an important factor. In the spring of 1895 he was elected alderman from the fourth ward, and is now acting as Mayor pro tem. He is also a member of the school board. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and is State Clerk of that organization. He is a good blue Presbyterian, being a member and officer of the Franklin Street Presbyte- rian church of Lansing. A few years ago Mr. Carrier was mar- ried to Miss Jennie Cushman, of Lan- sing,and they have two bright children. His home,on the North Side, is one of the most charming in the city and it 1s here we see its master at his very best. 0 New Route to Chicago. Commencing May 15, 1898, a througb car line will be established between Chicago and Grand Rapids, operated by the Grand Trunk Railway system and the Grand Rapids & Indiana’ Railway, via Vicksburg. Trains will arrive at and depart from Dearborn station, Chicago. This sta- tion is on Polk street, between State and Clark streets, is only three blocks south of the postoffice,and near the down town business and hotel districts. Other railroads using this staticn are the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, Wabash, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville, and Erie. No transfer will, therefore, be neces- sary for passengers to or from the above mentioned lines. Important stations on this through car iine between Chicago and Grand Rap- ids are Valparaiso, South Bend, Mish- awaka, Ind., Cassopolis, Macellus, Schoolcraft, Vicksburg, Kalamazoo and Plainwell, Mich. The equipment used in providing this service will consist of new standard vestibuled day coaches. Pullman buffet parlor cars and the latest designs of Pullman wide vestibuled, gaslighted, twelve section drawing room sleeping cars. It is believed that, the _character of this equipment and the convenience of the schedules will be such as to merit a liberal patronage by the traveling pub- lic. The following is a condensed schedule: Daily. iv Grand Rapids......___ 7:10am 2:10pm 11:35pm Ar Chrearo. |... |... atoopm gi0pm = 6:30am Lv Chicago... 3:02pm 11:45pm Ar Grand Rapids........ 9:30pm 7:25am C. L. Lockwoop, General Passenger and Ticket Agent. ———_>2.>____ Acetylene a Cure for Cancer. From Invention. The latest development of the use of acetylene is on the medical side. It has been employed in the treatment of the terrible disease known as cancer, and, it is said, with results which have not only been highly satisfactory so far, but which almost seem to indicate that an actual cure for the complaint has been discovered. The importance of this can not be overestimated. There ap- pears at least to be no doubt that acety- lene is the most efficient agent against cancer known at present. The method of its application is perfectly simple: The cancerous surface is coated with carbide of calcium and then moistened all over with water. Acetylene is at once evolved in contact with the dis- eased tissues. The application can, of course, be renewed at pleasure. 2>__ Saving is the secret of wealth. The Regular Style. ‘‘What does your wife do when she gets angry with you? Threaten to re-| ju turn to her parents?’’ ‘‘Oh, no; she takes revenge by re- peating the fool things I said on our wedding trip.’’ of { E®HOOOOOE|OOQOD®ODO®OOOOD®DOO® fh [t will pay you to investi- 5 gate our plans and visit our © B E R R Y factories if you are contem- < plating building a Creamery : c> R A a Ee S or Cheese factory. All sup- © © plies furnished at lowest : ) i prices. Correspondence so- g CHEAP AT licited. THEO. B. GOosseEn’s GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. HOGQOQOOOQDO QOQQOGQOOQHOODOOODOE and R. E. Contractor and Builder of Butter a umcciiagiy. Elgin System Creameries Sturgis, Allegan, Mich. Cheese Factories, and Dealer | in Supplies. in New Pack We are now offering our 1898 pack of Canned Goods for future delivery. Com- pare our new prices with prices of spot stock and you will buy. MUSSELMAN GROCER CU., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Canned| | Goods BEWARE OF Impure Extracts and avoid the’ Food Commissioner’s raid. Our Flavoring Extracts are pronounced Absolutely Pure by the Michigan State Analyst. De Boe, King & Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan. “SUFFEEE '} COMPOUND. | wholesome _ ingredients. “cereal” drinks. |] See | Manufectured by || Woodbury & Gp, |[Miariotte, Mich} Pleases customers, quickly it sells. SARE GHRPOINT RICH DRINK of choice coffee with palatable cereals and other Far superior to all A beautiful Tea and Coffee Pot Stand given with each 2 pound package. Retails for 13c a pound, affording retailer big profit. Order trial case and see how WOODBURY & CoO., mers.. CHARLOTTE. MICH. drop us a card. WM. BRUMMELER & SONS GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Mfrs. and Jobbers of TINWARE and HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. New illustrated Catalogue sent to dealers if they Every dealer should have it. FOLDING PAPER BOXES Printed and plain for Patent Medicines, Extracts, Cereals, Crackers and Sweet Goods, Candy, Cough Drops, Tobacco Clippings, Condition Powders, Etc. Bottle and Box Labels and Cigar Box Labels our specialties. Ask{or write us for prices. GRAND RAPIDS PAPER BOX Co. PHONE 850. 81,83 ano 85 CAMPAU ST., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 17 e Commercial Travelers Michigan Knights of the Grip. President, Joun A. Horrman, Kalamazoo; Secre- tary, J. C. SaunDERs, Lansing; Treasurer, Cuas. McNotry, Jackson. Michigan Commercial Travelers’ Association. President, C. C. SNEDEKER, Detroit; Secretary and Treasurer, C. W. ALLEN Detroit. United Commercial Travelers of Michigan. Grand Counselor, J. J. Eyans, Bay City: Grand Secretary, G. S. VaLmore, Detroit; Grand Treas- urer, W. S. West, Jackson. Michigan Commercial Travelers’ Mutual Acci- dent Association. President, J. Boyp PANTLIND, Grand Rapids; Secretary and Treasurer, Gro. F. OWEN, Grand Rapids. Lake Superior Commercial Travelers’ Club. President, W. C. Brown, Marquette; Secretary and Treasurer, A. F. WIxson, Marquette. The Female Drummer. Have you seen the latest comer In the field ? When you gaze upon her, know your Fate is sealed! : It’s no sort of use to throw your- Self before her : And implore her, In your weakness And your meekness; Nor to mutter You are buta Man, and she a female drummer! She will talk you deaf and dumber Than a clam; Tho’ you know the goods she’s selling Are a sham, : You give in—there’s no repelling Her invasion; English, Asian, White or yellow, Where’s the fellow That is human, Born of woman, Can resist the female drummer? Be it winter, be it summer, She will drum; On her tours of devastation She will come; And your bump of approbation Can but dwindle At the swindle You submit to; Wife will wit, too, Till you wonder Why in thunder Heaven e’er made the female drummer! a Gripsack Brigade. Elliott Cobb, formerly a salesman for O’Donnell, Spencer & Co. (Saginaw), has issued a foreign attachment against the accounts of that firm in Pittsburg to recover $600 salary, which he claims to be due him for his services while in their employ. The company has an agency in Pittsburg. Fred T. Smith, aged traveling representative for Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, met his death Monday after- noon by drowning in Lake Michigan, near Benton Harbor. The unfortunate man was accompanied by a companion, Fred J. Howe, of the house of Carson, Pirie, Scott, & Co., of Chicago, The man went down within sight of his mother and younger brother. The body was taken to Chicago. Fred J. Ephlin and wife are rejoicing over the advent of a diminutive speci- men of humanity, who has already been christened Phillis lLoriane Ephlin. Weight, 8 pounds. Fred says he ex- pected she’d be sunset haired, but that the young lady isa pronounced brunette, with blue eyes, and that, if she’d been a boy, she would have been christened Dewey Hobson Ephlin. He _ says she’s a clipper and no mistake. Patrick Walsh: The traveling man is a generous citizen. So far as his means permit, he gives to the widow and orphan, and the left hand rarely knows what the right hand does. Trav- eling men are law-abiding citizens; you seldom find them under arrest for com- mitting unlawful acts, although some men who are arrested claim they are traveling men in order to conceal their identity. No political party has the traveling man’s vote in his pocket. The traveling man thinks and votes for him- yi self; he votes for what he considers the happiness and prosperity of the coun- try, because he realizes that the welfare of the nation is his welfare. A. E. Standen, a converted traveling salesman, who has given up his place in order to do religious work, has raised about $30,000 in order to carry out the ideas of the Universal Text Display As- sociation, the headquarters of which is in Chicago. The idea is that if certain texts of the Bible are ‘‘artistically’’ dis- played on billboards, many people will thereby be converted. The aim of those behind the scheme is to display Bible texts in every city in a very sensational way without transcending the limits of propriety. Ifthis is done they think that crowds will be continually standing in front of the Bible billboards, so that in time stage soubrettes who want to gain a billboard fame will stipulate that their pictures be placed ‘‘next to pure reading matter.’’ eh Some of the Uncertainties of the New Revenue Law. The new revenue stamp law will go into effect Friday and with it will come a realizing sense that war is a high- priced iuxury. The new law has been explained, expounded and elucidated in the papers since its enactment, a couple of weeks ago, and by this time its provisions must be fairly well un- derstood. If anybody does not yet un- derstand what is required, it would be advisable to post up on the subject with- out delay, because there is a pretty pen- alty attached to violations,and ignorance of the law is no defense. The 2 cent stamps on checks and drafts will be the tax that will come home to the business men with most emphasis, but there are still other provisions that will hit them almost as frequently. Every shipment of freight or express will cost a cent stamp and to send a telegram will in- volve the sticking of a1 cent paster. As to who will stand the stamp on bills of lading and shipping receipts is. still in doubt, whether by the railroads or by the shipper. In the ordinary course of business a shipment of freight calls for a receipt and a duplicate and often in addition a bill of lading is issued in exchange for the original. Under the law this would call for three stamps, one for the receipt, one for the duplicate and one for the bill of lading. The Central Traffic Association will meet in Chicago Wednesday of this week to dis- cuss the situation and decide on an uni- form policy. The railroads would, nat- urally, like to shift the entire stamp burden upon the shippers and, as natur- ally, the shippers would like to get out from under. If the railroads decide to pay for the stamp on the original re- ceipt, it is possible they will ask the shipper to stand the expense for the duplicate receipts and bills of lading. This stamp tax will be an important item of expense in railroad operating and it is estimated tbat this city alone will yield $100 a day or more. The new law also requires a 1 cent stamp on all sleeping and chair car tickets and this burden will fall on the railroads. The tax of § cent on tele- grams will be paid by the sender, and this will yield $8 or $10 a day on the business done in this city. How the tax will be collected on express packages has not yet been determined, but it is possible the tax may be construed into requiring the stamp to be placed on the package, in which case it would fall on the shipper. There are several provisions in the law that will require official interpreta- tion, not only as they relate to freight and other traffic, but also to bank checks, drafts and similar instruments. It will take some time to arrive at a clear un- derstanding of the law, and in the meantime the safe way is to stick on the stamp when in doubt and thus save the possibility of making a mistake. Profit in Sewing Machines. The shares of the Singer Sewing Ma- chine Company are attracting consider- able attention among investors at pres- ent, particularly since April 1, when dividends were increased to 4o per cent. per annum (Io percent. quarterly). The company’s assets now equal $24,000,000, about one-half of which is invested in Government bonds. The shares at pres- ent are selling around 410 ona par value of 100, which shows an advance of fully 70 points since Jan. 1, Thus it will be seen the stock nets about Jo per cent. on the investment. The stock is closely held, and by investors almost entirely, the Clark family, of Newark, N. J., be- ing the largest owners. The Singer Sewing Machine Co. is the largest of its kind in the world, their sales for 1807 amounting to over 800,000 machines. OE Freedom. They are slaves who fear to speak For the fallen and the weak; They are slaves who will not choose Hatred, scoffing and abuse Rather than in silence shrink From the truth they needs must think; They are slaves who dare not be In the right with two or three. Is true freedom but to break Fetters for our own dear sake, And with leathern hearts forget That we owe mankind a debt? No! true freedom is to share All the chains our brothers wear, And with heart and hand to be Earnest to make others free. JAMES Russett LOWELL. —____@ 9 @__ She Doeth What She Can. She sits alone in the window seat, Watching the soidiers who throng the street; A tear clings fast to her gentle eye, Her bosom heaves with a sudden sigh, And her slender tingers that clutch the sill Wave a proud adieu with a roval will: 3ut her mouth in its motion never slacks O’er the gum she cheweth to pay the tax. 7 There are women who go to the battle front, Women in hospitals bearing the brunt; Women who serve ’neath the Red Cross sign, Women whose mission seems half divine; But Annabel sits at the window high, She can not go where the bullets fly, But steadily onward through packs and packs She cheweth the gum to pay the tax. —____~>-2 The ‘* Another quarrel going on next door.’’ *‘What’s the matter this time?’’ ‘She wants to name the baby Dewey and he wants the name for his wheel.’’ > eo. ‘* Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner, Eating Chicago bread ; It stuck in his jaw, Being mostly of straw— We cannot repeat what he said. LIVE DEALERS in the Hardware and Implement Line Dewey Name. who want to make good, clean money and build up a good trade on a reliable and quick-selling line of Feed Cutters will do well to investigate the OHIO STANDARD MACHINES The line is large and complete and com- prises Large Cutters for Silo work, Large SW vie ea eel ah : MICHIGAN’S POPULAR SUMMER RESORT.. ». THE SEVEN ISLANDS CITY OF GRAND LEDGE. Hotel now open. First- class, at reasonable rates. This Resort is conceded to be the Central Park of Michigan, located eleven great miles from Lansing, on the S> Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western R. R., and its northern division terminating at this place makes it easy of access from any point in the State. One of the finest row boat liveries; two tel and grounds thoroughly illuminated splendid steamers, 150-passenger capacity; + i1¢ 5 y electricity; a veritable paradise for those appreciating rugged rock scenery, beauti- With eleven years of experience, we feel competent to ful islands, groves and glens. meet the various wants of visitors, tourists, excursionists, picnicers, etc. Those con- templating a summer vacation, write me for full particulars. P. S. Owing to other business, I offer this magnificent property FOR SALE, but don’t burden me with letters of inquiry UNLESS You Have Money, ENERGY, AND MEAN BUSINESS. J. S. MUDGE, Owner and Proprietor. TRAM ae THE CHARLESTON Only first-class house in MASON, MicH. thing new. Every room heated. RUSLANA A AAR AAA A AA A A AAA RANA AAA AAR AAAS AAA AR ARAL A AACA AAR AAR A AR AA ARAN AR AAA AA ALAA AT AR ACA AAR A ARR AAR AAR R AAR VUGECESER CEE MAAR AARAAAAARAARAAARAAAABAAR AAR AAR Every- Large and well- lighted sampie rooms. Send your mail care of the Charleston, where the boys stop. CHARLES A. CALDWELL, formerly of Donnelly House, Prop. Photographs of Samples, Display Cards, Etc. It often occurs that traveling salesmen find photo- graphs of such articles as are too large to carry a great convenience. The engraving department of the Tradesman Company is prepared to furnish such photographs of the best quality on short notice. about Whitehall, Mich., MANY LAKES RAD STRERAS Set ness ul Pastime. Special attention and rates for Write to Mears Hotel. Wm. Cherryman, Prop. HOTEL WHITCOMB ST. JOSEPH, MICH. A. VINCENT, Prop. $2 PER DAY. such parties. FREE BUS. Shredders for Dry Fodder, Carriers and Feed Tables, Small Power Cutters, Large and Smal Hand Machines, Lever Cutting Boxes, Horse Powers and Engines, Feed Grinders and Feed Cookers. Write for complete Catalogue of the best line of above class of machinery ever offered. ADAMS & HART, Grand Rapids, [lich. Selling Agents ‘‘OQHIO”’ [Machinery. 18 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Drugs--Chemicals MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY. Term expires F. W. R. Perry, Detroit - - Dec. 31, 1898 A. C. SCHUMACHER, Ann Arbor - Dee. 31, 1899 Gro. GunpRUM, Ionia - . Dec. 31, 1900 L. E. REYNOLDS, St. Joseph Dec. 31, 1901 Henry HEM, Saginaw - - Dec. 31, 1902 President, F. W. R. Perry, Detroit. Secretary, Geo. GuNDRUM, Ionia, Treasurer, A. C. SCHUMACHER, Ann Arbor. Examination Sessions. Star Island—June 27 and 28. Marquette—A bout Sept. 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. WEBBER, Cadillac. Secretary-—-CHas. Mann, Detroit. Treasurer—Joun D. Murr, Grand Rapids. caine, eo ial Substi- tution as Weapons. Written for the TRADESMAN. ‘* Advance in price’’ ment that has flooded the desks of job- bing houses during the month. With but few exceptions proprietors have raised the price of medicines to cover the cost of stamps—and in some cases have lifted prices a notch higher, an- nouncing stamps an extra expense. The manifest injustice of such action is directed toward the long-suffering re- tailer, because prevailing trade condi- tions have compelled the retailer to fol- low the cut in the retail price, in order to meet the prices that are forced upon him by the department stores and the advertising cutter who desires to monop- olize. The manufacturers well know that but few retail druggists are able to maintain full retail prices in the face of ruinous competition, and the additional price charged for stamps must be paid by the retail druggist, who can not advance his prices for the reason that the delib- erate cutter will be quite willing to as- sume the loss entailed by the higher cost, rather than disturb the cut that has brought to him a concentration of business. He is aware that his liquors will more than tide over his di- minished profit, to say nothing of the large number of people who visit his store and, incidentally, purchase many articles that pay a profit. The remedy against the increased cost is organization. The remedy against the department and dry goods store is also organization. In the first instance a protest would receive attention and probable compliance with a demand up- on the proper presentation of the case. Proprietors, as a rule, know little of the difficulties that surround the retailer, their dealings being exclusively with the jobbers. The remedy against the department and dry goods store is a simple one: Let one retailer be selected to advertise at a lower price any and every article advertised by the department and dry goods store, the loss thus occasioned to be paid by assessment or from the treas- ury of the association. It does not take a very long time to discourage the dry goods man from dabbling in medicines, for when he is finally convinced that his profits will be entirely removed, he will not extend his line or duplicate his stock, and no traveling man can per- suade him to buy. This experiment has been tried in Grand Rapids and has proved successful. In reference to organization, it will prove ineffectual unless a money forfeit is the announce- well be put up by each member, to be paid into the treasury in case of forgetfulness, mistakes by the clerk, etc. Such forfeit aids the memory and establishes honor in living up to the rules. Regarding the prospect of again re- turning to full prices, let no one delude himself that this time will ever come, especially in the cities. In the smaller towns full prices may be charged. The department and dry goods stores will op- erate against them inthe cities. Be- sides,the public has been educated to paying reduced prices, and every dealer knows how difficult it is to raise a price after a lower price has been established. My idea is to establish a schedule of prices as follows: 20 cents for 25 cent articles; 40 cents for a So cent article; 80 cents for a §1 article, etc. These prices will pay the retailer a moderate profit. They likewise remove, to a great degree, the temptation of the depart- ment and dry goods stores to handle the goods. Nothing can be accomplished without organization, with a forfeit to bind con- tracts, and even the department and dry goads stores must be combated the mo- ment they advertise at a lower price than the one prevailing. The evil of price cutting we must accept as we find it, and relieve it of its ruinously ob jectionable features by brushing away the profit, as well as the figures of the merciless cutter, whether he be in our own ranks or those of the grasping de- partment store. This costs some money, but the remedy is effectual. Of course, other measures may be pur- sued of a more drastic nature in the event of failure to induce proprietors to accede to the just demands of the retail trade. It is a singular fact that none of the proprietors appear to have thought that the good will of the retailer isa controlling factor in the distribution of their goods. Suppose a general move- ment by the retailers in each state should be made to secure legislation requiring the formula each medicine to be printed upon the bottle or package! It iS easy to see that ruin would ensue to the manufacturers. Or, on the other hand, suppose a book of formulary should be prepared, containing the re- cipe of each of the prominent medi- cines. It would not be long before thou- sands of druggists would have the same remedies, put up under their own trade mark, There are many ways of retali- ating, but there will be no occasion to do so. Proprietors are like other men. They will do the fair thing, even if against their pecuniary interest, if they see that iujustice is liable to be met with resent- ment. The argument that it costs so much to advertise does not apply, be- cause by taxing the retail druggist with stamps he is compelled to indirectly pay a portion of the advertising bills. Joun E. Peck. > ee — Gah Business. Quester—‘‘ They tell me that your sis- ter Emma has been married while I have been away.”’ Jester—‘‘ Yes; she married Dobbins.’ ‘Dobbins? Let me see. What busi- ness was he in?’’ ‘‘Well, before he was married he was an embosser, but ever since Em does the bossing | herself.’ of oe Partially Consoled. Girl with the pink shirt waist—So Jack has enlisted. Don’t you hate dread- fully to see him go? Girl with the ice cream hat—It almost broke my heart. I don’t believe I could have borne up at all if papa hadn’t bought me a '98 wheel. The Retail Druggist Pays It All. Holland, June 27—What are our re- tail druggists to do in regard to the rev- enue stamp act and the uncalled-for advance in the price of many proprie- tary articles? Shall we remain perfect- ly passive and allow the proprietors of this class of goods to make this law an excuse to advance the price of their preparations, not only to the extent of the actual cost of the stamps, but in many cases five times as much? Who is to pay this advance—not the whole- sale dealer, nor the consumer-—who else except the retail druggist? Now, we have the reputation of being food pre- scribers; why can not we — something to cure, or at least to allevi- ate, this excessive taxation? For my own part I would suggest the formation of an United States Association of the retail druggists, who could act as one person, not only in regard to this stamp act, but in all other matters affecting our interests—amiong others the selling of proprietary goods to department stores and cutters generally. To accom- plish this will take time, and in the meantime I think it would be well for us all to at once protect ourselves against this unjust discrimination. The first thing to be done is to sell all pat- ents at full retail price and in all cases of an advance in price by the proprietor to over two-thirds the retail price, we should at once understand that we are not bound by bond to any of these Shy- locks who are after our heart’s blood. Let us stand fast by our friends in this line of business, those who are willing to live and let live—in other words, help those manufacturers who do not advance their figures and who are will- ing to help us; but, if none of this latter class can be found, why not put up our own prescriptions, which in nine cases out of ten would contain more real merit than the great majority of patents now on the market? We notice some of these preparations are to be advanced to three-quarters the retail price and some others still more. What shall we do with these articles? How would it do for us to advance the retail price, say on $I preparations to $1.25? How long, think you, before the public would boycott these bigh priced goods; and why might not all prepara- tions which are above the two-thirds rule be treated in the same way? We all understand that the actual cost of this class of goods does not, on the av- erage, cost one-fifth of their selling price, the expense being in the adver- tising. The proprietors of these goods should know—and if not, should be made to understand—that they should keep in touch and retain the good will of the retail druggist if they wish him to take an interest in their preparations. I throw out these few suggestions and wish to hear the views of others who are affected by this unjust discrimination, not only by Congress, but by the manu- facturers of patent medicines. Brother retail druggists, let us bear from you and see it some mutual plan can not be agreed upon to protect our interests. HEBER WALSH. —_<& 9 ___ The Drug Market. As this is the dull season in the East- ern markets, there is no _ speculative buying or selling and few changes to note in prices. Opium—There has been no change during the week. Prices are firm and no declines are looked for. Morphine and Quinine—Unchanged. German Chamomile Flowers—Are ad- vancing, on account of short crop. Still higher prices are looked for. Saltpetre--Easier under better sup- plies. Glycerine—Very firm at the late ad- vance and higher prices are looked for in the immediate future. Linseed Oil—Dull and weak. Turpentine—Lower. The Chafing Dish Meal. ‘‘Waal, girls,’ said Uncle Si Low, who was visiting his nieces, ‘‘when you come down to the farm in the summer you make lots uv fun uv us because we eat in the kitchen. But I don’t see ez it makes much difference whether you eat in the kitchen or cook in the dining room. " —__—§ 9 —__ te Remembered. He rose to depart as the clock sounded eight, And, getting his hat and his cane, His wife sweetly murmured: ‘ Now, out late, Dear Charlie—‘ Remember the Maine!’ ”’ With that somewhat startling injunction in He was back home at ten with his pet, For should he stay later he very well knew What a great blowing up he would get. don’t stay view, JERSEY CREAM 6 oz. 6 doz. in case 85c 9 02. 4 doz. in case $1.25 1 Ib. 2 doz. in case $2.00 0. A. TURNEY, siccatl re a. New stock. SDs } | School cacaiies , _ _ ._ >___ 4. 4,_4..- 4 Special attention to mail orders. FRANKE BROS., Muskegon, Michigan. ( Jobbers in Druggists’ and Grocers’Sundries, Fishing 4 Tackle, Sporting Goods, Notions, Toys, Etc. »> PFEFFER a Best a competitor. MERICAN PLAYING CARDS Value for the Money. Quality and price put together are sure to win, and we have got them. 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Nit.3F 30@ ther, Spts. Nit.4F 34@ Alamen 2344@ Alumen, gro’d. -_ 3@ Annatto.... 40@ Antimoni, po....... 41@ AntimonietPotassT 40@ Antipgrin. (oo. @ ANGIebtin. |... @ Argenti Nitras, oz .. @ Arsenienm, |... 10@ Balm Gilead Bud . 38@ Pismauth SN. 40Q Calcium Chlor., is._ @ Calcium Chlor., %s. @ . ulcium Chlor., 4s. @ Cantharides, Rus. po @ Capsici Fructus, af. @ Capsici Fructus, po. @ Capsici FructusB, po @ Caryophyllus..po.15 12@ Carmine, No. 40..... Cera Alba, S.&F 5t Cera Flaya........_” 4 Coecus...... Cassia Fructus.. Centraria. . Cetacchm ( Chloroform... 60@ Chloroform, — @ Chloral Hyd Crst.... 1 25 Caondrus, | 20@ Cinchonidine,P.&W 2%5@ Cinchonidine,Germ 22@ Cocaine 3 30@ : Corks, list, dis. pr.ct. Creosotum. ..... @ Greta, bbl % @ Creta, prep... S@ Creta, Rlabre. Te 9@ Creta, Rubra... @ Greens 000 —. oe Cnabear 007 @ Coprt Snipa... |. 5@ Dexrge: 10@ Ether Sulph.....___. HQ Emery, ail aoe @ Emery, po.. @ Mreow 7. po.40 30@ Biske White |. | I2@ Galla. @ Gambier. ... 8@ Gelatin, Cooper... @ Gelatin, French..... 35@ Glassware, flint, box Less than Rox... Ging, brown. 0. 9@ Glue, white. _...._. 1L3@ Giveering 0. 154@ Grana Paradisi .... @ Humulus.. 25@ Hydraag Chlor Mite @ »5 | Hydraag Chlor Cor. @ | Hydraag Ox Rub’m. @ Hydraag Ammoniati @ HydraagUnguentum 45@ Hydrargyrum....... @ Ichthyobolla, Am.. XQ Mmgiee. T@ Iodine, Resubi...... 3 60@ Iodoform....... .... @ Lupulin. bene. @ Lycopodium ........ oe Macis : 65 Liquor Arse~ et By- Grare lod... @ LiquorPotassA rsinit 10@ Magnesia, Sulph.. 2@ Magnesia, =. bbl _@ Mannia.5.F........ 0@ ae Ss eee a e©8EeEedd8 = a ° oye 15(c0 o S DO OO et Morphia, S.P.& W... 2 45@ 2 70 | Po @ 18| Linseed, pure raw.. 42 45 Morphia, S.N.Y Y.Q& Simapis. opt......... @ 30| Linseed, boiled..... 44 47 Co -. 2 45@ 2 = , Maceaboy, De Neatsfoot,winterstr 65 70 Moschus Canton.. @ 0 VOce......_........ @ 34| Spirits Turpentine.. 31 40 Myristica, No. 1..... 65@ ot Snuff, calle, DeVo’s e 34 Nux Vomica... po.20 @ 0 | Seda Borag.......... 9 11 Qs Sepia... 1b@ 18 | Soda Boras, po. @ w Paints BBL. LB epsin Saac, H. & P. | Soda et Potass Tart. 26 *S! Red Venetian... ... 1% 2 @a Oe. @ 1 00| Soda, Carb.......... 1%@ 2 Ochre, yellow Mars. ie @4 Picis Liq. N.N.% gal. | Soda, Bi-Carb....... 3@ 5] Ochre, yellow Ber.. 1% 2 @3 Be @ 2 00| Soda, Ash........... 3%4@ 4| putty, commercial... 2% 2%@3 Picis Liq., quarts.... @ 1 00} Soda, Sulphas....... @_ 2!| putty, strictly pure. 2% 2%@3 Picis Liq., pints..... @ 8} Spts. Cologne........ @ 2 60 | Vermilion, Prime Pil Hydrarg...po. 80 @ 50} Spts. Ether Co...... 50@ 55| American.......... 13@ 15 Piper Nigra...po. 22 @ 18|Spt Myrcia Dom... @ °? | Vermilion, English. 70@ 75 Piper Alba....po. 35 @ 30| Spts. Vini Rect. bbl. @ 2 48) Green, Paris ........ 18%@ 22 Piix Burgun........ @ 7; Spts. Vini Rect.4bbl @ 253) Green, Peninsular.. 13@ 16 Plumbi Acet........ 10@ _12/ Spts. Vini Rect. 10gal @ 2 56| Lead, Red........... a4@ 6 Pulvis Ipecac et Opii 1 10@ 1 20 | Spts. Vini Rect. 5gal @ 2 53| Lead) white......... 54@sB Pyre ae boxes H. | Less 5¢ gal. cash 10 days. | Whiting, white Span @ 70 & P. D. Co., doz. @ 1 25 | Strychnia, Crystal... 1 40 145 | whiting, gilders’. @ w ce py 25@ 30/ Sulphur, Subl....... 34%4@ 4%! white, Paris Amer.. @ 1 00 Quassice.. 8@ 10) Sulphur, Roll.... . 34Q | Whiting, Paris Eng. Quinia, S. P.& W.. 29@ 31 ao . 8a ae @ 1 40 Quinia,S.German.. 22@ 32/ Terebenth Venice... 28@ 30/13 Sa 4 1 5 Quinia, N.Y.. 29@ 34| Theobrome....... - Ke BI a See _ Rubia Tinetorum.. me 6«h6fl vers... 9 00@16 00 | Wainialies SaccharumLactis pV 18@ 20} Zinci Sulph......... 7@ 8 } Sascha 3 00@ 3 10) | No. 1 ‘oach... 11 1 2e Sanguis Draconis 40@ 50} Oils ik ca oon 1 oo 17 Sapo, W............. R@ 14| BBL. @aL. | Coach Body......... 2 75@ 3 00 Sapo, M 10@ 12) whale, winter....... 70 70|No.1Turp Furn.... 1 00@ i 10 Sapo, @ 15) Lard, extra. Le = Extra Turk Damar.. 1 55@ 1 60 Siedlitz Mixture...) 20 @ 2| | Lard, Re 35 Jap.Dryer,No.1Turp 70@ 75 | | | J Qo o ° ODO a a ° 9 ° ° 2 a ° 2 ° ° ° 9° PCI IX DLC ECS ° epee of{o 87 o[0 D7o/f0 Seale Stofo Brofo COSSOS SSW OS ° o ° Aye SON OM GG GSS ° ° ° ° ° Brofo POCKET BOOKS AND PURSES o odefe ow oD 9 o oQ °o oo ONE Oto o ° ° 9° ° ‘0F}OKp0 oe co W) 4 | | j | | | 2S 0° AS. So zeke fe shall sample in a few days a large gx | and well assorted line of ° 2 I Ladies’ Pocket Books Ladies’ Purses 9° clades ° Gentlemen’s Pocket Books ° °o a oO CON SOGOU 9 09, Gentlemen's Purses a co? ° i) ° Ve X(o9 ° And invite your inspection and order of —y 9 e875 ° a as v 0990p O56 ° 47 m4 LR | | | a o Hazeltine & Perkins PC Drug Co. cS GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 9° oe ro o IIR oO 5.) 8 fe} ° of o% 4 o oS ° ° aR ou ) 6 oF ° ee Fo’ » os 2 ° PC 1, ° ‘Ow Gy 9 ° oo 210fm oo ] ox a ° ° ey 0 oN GO YN oo 920(0 ow ° O%4 210 fy °o o J os 9 ° PERCE: aoc owl's 9 6 o£ oS) os so Se ro ¥) =s( go 'o Yo o o o *r2(o) eo Dok Ke (4 oe SoW CJ ° x ow A, 3 ax As a A Boro Dp) J 0239 (0 os Qe . 6 ‘0° Poe oo 9x6(0 ow , ) a ° he 6owscowW oc Gg ° co o oo 20 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN GROCERY PRICE CURRENT. The prices quoted in this list are for the trade only, They are dealers. erage prices for average conditions of purchase. in such quantities as are usually purchased by retail 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- Cash buyers or those of strong credit usually buy closer than those who have poor credit. Subscribers are earnestly requested to point out any errors or omissions, as it is our aim to make this feature of the greatest possible use to dealers. AXLE GREASE. doz. gross es... 55 6 00 Caster Ol... ..........60 7 00 Romo... 50 4 00 ore. 75 9 00 TXL Golden, tin boxes 75 9 00 Pica, tin boxes........ v6) 9 00 Pre 5 600 BAKING POWDER. Absolute. be BCANNG@ox.. .. .... 45 % lb ans doz.. Leos | pean doz...... . Acme. ac Ib CansS Gos............ 45 % lb cans 3 doz... vi) . Mecaustdo........... 1 00 ae 10 Arctic. 6 oz. Eng. Tumblers........ 85 El Parity. a4 Ib cans per doz......... vis) % lb cans per doz ........ 1 20 it i) cans perdos......... 2 00 Home. 4q lb cans 4 doz case...... 35 % lb cans 4 doz case...... 55 Ib cans 2 doz case...... 90 14 1b cans, 4 doz case..... 45 \% lb cans, 4 doz case...... 85 1b cans, 2 doz case...... 1 60 Jersey Cream. 13. cans, per doz.......... 2 00 9 Of. Cans, per doz.......... 12 6 Os. Cans, per doz.......... 85 Our Leader. a ipceme... 45 eae 5 pee. 150 Peerless. Lib. cams... __...... ea 85 Queen Flake, Sen.,6dGor. Gare............ 2 Wi Goer. 4doe. case ...._..... 3 20 Som... 4 der. case............ 4 80 ith, 2 dee ease............ 4 0 Sih, fGor case... 9 00 BATH BRICK. ae eee 40 ee : BROOIIS. Re i Carpe... i 96 Me fae 1% Ne sia. — ................ 115 Paereer GoM 2 00 Common Whisk............ 7 oe 80 Warehouse. ... 2 25; CANDLES. Manitowoc Peas. Lakeside Marrowfat....... Lakeside E. J Lakeside, Cham. of Eng.... i Lakeside, Gem, Ex. Sifted. 1 Extra Sifted Early June....1 CATSUP. Columbia, pints.......... 2 00 Columbia, % pints.......... 1S CHEESE —........... @ T% a @ s&s Iuecermat........... @ s Carson City.......... @ % oe @ %% —— ......... @ 8% ee @ 7% ae 2 @ 7% temawee......._.... a 7 Riverside... @ 8 Springdale... @ ao @ il ee @ 7 Leen oo. @ 17 Limburger .......... @ 2 Fineappic.......... --50 @ 8 Sap eee... @ 17 : Chicory. Bulk ec 5 Red toe 7 CHOCOLATE. Walter Baker & Co.’s. German Sweet ..-............. 23 . cartons... 3 25 i> 236i: sacks... ....... 4 00 iO 5 seers... 3 75 iS ID: Baeks,| |... 3 50 3010 1b. sacks... +. 8 OO 28 Ib. linen sacks 32 00 1b. linen SAGER... 60 Bulk in barrels... | 2 50 Warsaw. 56-lb dairy in drill bags..... 30 28-lb dairy in drill bags..... 15 Ashton. 56-1b dairy in iinen sacks... 60 Higgins. 56-1b dairy in linen sacks... 60 Solar Rock. wetD SaCKR Common. Granulated Fine............ 70 modinm Hie 00.0... 7 SOAP. Same Oe 2% 5 box lots, delivered........2 70 10 box lots, delivered....... 2 6 ’ JAS. 3. KIRK & 60.’S BRANDS. American Family, wrp’d....2 66 MW olte Russian............ iu White Cloud, laundry...... 6 25 White Clond, totlet..... .... 3 50 Dusky Diamond, 50 6 oz....2 10 Dusky Diamond, 50 8 oz....3 00 Bilne india, 100 & Ib......... 3 00 Markee... 3 50 Bon 25 Schulte Soap Co.’s Brand. 100 cakes, 75 lbs. Riarie POR. 2 80 BS OOn 10te 2% box tom... le 2 70 oo Dex Pts 2 60 Allen B. Wrisley’s Brands. Old Country, 801-Ib. bars ..2 75 Good Cheer, 60 1-lb. bars....3 75 Uno, 100 %-1b. bars.........- 2 50 Doll, 100 10-oz. bars.........2 05 Scouring. Sapolio, kitchen, 3 doz..... 2 40 Sapolio, hand, 3 doz ........2 40 SODA. ee Kegs, English............... 4% MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 2| SPICES. Whole Siited. RCE a Cassia, China in mats....... 12 Cassia, Batavia in bund....25 Cassia, Saigon in rolls Cleves, Amboyna... ....__. 14 Cloves, Zanzibar oe Mace, Batavia as Nutmegs, fancy........._. .60 Natmess, Not... 50 usmers, No.2... 45 Pepper, Singapore, black...1 Pepper, Singapore, white... .i2 Pepper, shes... ie Pure Ground in Buik. Aleyece as Cassia, Batavia 1... 8 Cassia, Saigon ........ ...46 Cloves, Zangibar............ i4 Ganece. Afrigan. ... 6 Ginger: Cochin ..._.__... 18 Ginger, Jamaica.......... 23 Mace, Batavia........ 5 Mustard Deuces... 2U0Q@EO Pepper, Sing , black........ 12 Pepper, Sing., white........20 Pepper, Cayenne........ ce Ree 15 Kingsford’s Corn. 40 1-1b packages............. 6 20 1 Ib packages............. 614 Kingsford’s Silver Gloss. 40 13> packages............. 6% ele bores 7 Diamond. G4 Oe packages ..<...... .. 5 00 [28 56 packages......... _. 5 00 32 10c and 64 5c packages...5 00 Common Corn. mo tre. peckeees ....... .. 5 401 1b. packages............. 434 Common Gloss. Lib packages... _.._.... 416 31D pRekuges........... 8. | 46 Gib paekaees 456 40 and SO 1b boxes........... 3% Barres 3 J.L.PRESC Di aadas Li! OTT& ce ase es 50 20 doz in case, gross.. 4 doz in case, gross.. 7 SUGAR. Below are given New York prices on sugars, to which the wholesale dealer adds the local freight from New York to your shipping point, giving you credit on the invoice for the amount of freight buyer pays from the market in which he purchases to his shipping point, including 20 pounds for the weight of the barrel. Domino ee (aut bear 5 88 Crasmet 5 88 Cures... 5 63 fowacrea 8. 5 63 AAXX Powdered......... ..5 69 Granulated in bbls... .. 9 38 Granulated in bags......... 5 38 Fine Granulated... .......- 5 38 Extra Fine Granulated..... 5 50 Extra Coarse Granulated... .5 50 meme A 5 63 Diamond Confee. A........ 5 38 Confec. Standard A......... 5 35 es 4 63 No. 12. 450 WO. ee 4 44 a ee 4 38 OO ee 4 31 MO, ee, eee 4 2 TOBACCOs. Cigars. Clark-Jewell-Wells Co.’s brand. New Bree. 33 00 H. & P. Drug Co.’s brand. Qulntetie 35 00 G. J. Johnson Cigar Co.’s brand. sc Ww. . 33 00 Michigan Cigar Co.'s brand. Ure Unkl Ere Unkle. 35 00 Ruhe Bros. Co.’s Brands, Double Eagles, 6 sizes.855@70 00 Gen. Maceo, 5 sizes.... 5dS@i0 00 Bir. Thomas... 35 00 Cuban Hand Made.... 35 00 Crows Five. ...._.. 35 00 Sir William......_.... 35 00 Club Bive..... 35 00 Gens. Grant and Lee.. 35 00 little Peggy 35 00 oemal Five....... 35 U0 Knights of Pythias 35 00 Key West Perfects,2sz 55@60 00 TABLE SAUCES. Lea & Perrin’s, large... 4 %5 Lea & Perrin’s,small... 2 75 Halford, lare.. | |. 3 75 Halferdsmall.. (| |_|. 22 Salad Dressing, large..... 4 55 Salad Dressing, small..... 2 6 VINEGAR. Malt White Wine, 40 frain.... 6 Malt White Wine, 80 grain.... 9 Pere Cider 0 10 Pure Cider, Leroux........,_. 11 Pure Cider, Genessee.......... 11 WICKING. Wo. 0; pereross.... 25 Ne. ft pererom 30 No.2 persrecs, 40 No.3, pergross.... % Crackers. The National Biscuit Co. quotes as follows: Butter. Seymour XXX. Seymour — 3 lb. carton 6% Family XX 6 Family XXX,31b carton.. 6% Salicd AAR Salted XXX, 3]bearton... 6% Soda. SOCa MA. 6% Soda XXX, 31b carton.... 7 Soda, Giggs 8 BOOANECHe 16 Long Island Wafers....... 11 L. I. Wafers, 1 lb carton .. 12 Oyster. Square Oyster, XXX....... Sq. Oys. XXX, 1 Ib carton. 7 Farina Oyster, XXX 6 SWEET GOODS—Boxes. Animals ... 1 ZL Bent’s Cold Water......... 14 Bele BORG 8 Cocoanut Taffy............ 12 Cofee Cakes... lu Mrosted Honey. .........__. 12 Graham Crackers. ......... 8 Ginger Snaps, XXX round. 7% Ginger Snaps, XXX city... 7% Gin. Snps,XXX homemade 7% Gin. Snps,X XX scalloped.. 7% Ginger Geme 8 Srperiais 20. 8 gambles, Honey........... 11% Molasses Cakes............ 8 Marshmallow ..... 1... 5 Marshmallow Creams..... 16 Pretzels, hand made ..... 9 Pretzelettes, LittleGerman 7 puene Came Sultans... |... Wo. Deeg Sears’ Lunch....... oe Sagar Squares... Vanilla Wafers........... 14 Fecan Waters............. 15% mike fueme. 11% Cream Jumbles ............ 12 Boston Ginger Nuts........ 9% Pineapple Glace...... ..... 16 Peony Cakes... 8% Marshmallow Walnuts.... 16 Belle Isle Piense .. -. | FOMG Oils. Barrels. BeGCCOR feos. @i1% XXX W.W.Mich.Hdlt @ 8% W W Michigan........ @ 84 Diamond White....... @i% BS: Gag cl. @ 8% Deo. Naptha .:.....:.. @7 Cylnder.......... +2220 @34 Meme ll @21 Black, winter......... @8 Candies. Stick Candy. MeanGard 3... seandard H. H...... Standard Twist..... Out Eoat.-.. JumipO, 32 1b ........ Extra Hoo... Boston Cream...... Mixed Candy. bbls. pails 64@ 7 64@ 7 6 @B @ 8% cases @ 6% @ 8% Competition......... @ 6% PCanGarG @7 COmserye .... @i% Rove @i% mipeen @ 8% Bioken 3 @ 8% (oc ior ......... @ 8% English Rock....... @s8 Kindergarten....... @ 8% French Cream... .. @ 8% Dandy Pan... @10 Valley OCream.. _... @i2 Fancy—In Bulk. Lozenges, plain..... @ 8% Lozenges, printed.. @ 9 Choe. Drops. |. @l4 Choc. Monumentals @i1 Gum Drops... @6 Moss Drops. 4 @8 Sour Drops.......... @ 9 Paperiais @ 9 Fancy—Iin 5 Ib. Boxes. Lemon Drops....... @50 pour Props... @50 Peppermint Drops.. @60 Chocolate Drops.... @60 H. M. Choe. Drops.. bid Gum Drops...... @30 Licorice Drops...... @i5 A. B. Licorice Drops @50 Lozenges, plain.... @50 Lozenges, printed.. @50 Peperiais 0 @50 MOtices. @i55 Cream Bar... @50 Molasses Bar ....... @50 Hand Made Creams. 0 @1 00 Plain Creams....... 30 @90 Decorated Creams. . @90 Stpins Rock...) ||| @60 Burnt Almonds..... 13 @ Wintergreen Berries @60 Caramels. No. 1 wrapped, 2 Ib. ee ee @35 No. 1 wrapped, 3 lb. Domes @50 No. 2 wrapped, 2 Ib. boxes Fruits. Oranges. Medt Sweets........ @3 00 Lemons. Strictly choice 360s.. @5 00 Strictly choice 300s.. @5 00 Fancy 360s or 300s... @ 50 Ex.Fancy 300s.... . @ Ex.Fancy 360s...... @ Jumbo cases-Maioris @6 50 Bananas. Medium bunches...1 25 @I1 50 Large bunches...... 1% @2 00 Foreign Dried Fruits. Figs. Choice, 101b boxes.. D Extra choice, 14 lb DORCR @ Fancy, 12 lb boxes.. @ 14 Imperial Mikados, 18 Ip boxes... @ Pulled, 61b boxes... @ i3 Naturals, in bags... @ 6% Dates. Fards in 10 lb boxes @8 Fards in 60 1b cases @ 6 Persians, G. M’s..... lb cases, new...... Sairs, 601b cases.... Nuts. ©O8 eT a Almonds, Tarragona. . Almonds, Ivaca....... Almonds, California, soft shelled... .. |. . Braga new..._..__.. MEperms Walnuts, Grenobles .. Walnuts, Calif No. 1. Walnuts, soft shelled Cont Table Nuts, faney.... Table Nuts, choice... Péeeans, Med.._........ Pecans, Ex. Large.... Pecans, Jumbos....... Hickory Nuts per bu., Obie. new... Cocoanuts, full sacks Peanuts. P., Suns. P., Flags Fancy, Fancy, OAMIOG 0050... Choice, H. P., Extras. Choice, H. P., Extras, Hoasted ....../. 1. B13 @ll @13 8 OOO wre NSwoo our ss 68 © 88 SOHONO SS wa was Grains and Feedstufis Wheat. ete ee Winter Wheat Flour. Local Brands. Patents. |... 5 60 second Patent... 5 10 To 4 90 Crete. 4 40 Grae as Beckwhest | 4 00 ae Subject to usual eash dis- count. Flour in bbls., 25e per bbl, ad- ditional. Ball-Barnhart-Putman’s Brand Pimmend. 5... 5 00 Paamone 4s... | 5 de Peasend, 345. ......... 5 06 Worden Grocer Co.’s Brand. Gusmer te ae ae Quaker 4s. 4‘ Quaker 4a... 4%5 Spring Wheat Flour. Clark-Jewell-Wells Co.’s Brand. Pillsbury’s Best %s........ 5 Pillsbury’s Best \4s.. 5 15 Pillsbury’s Best %s 5 05 Pillsbury’s Best 468 paper.. 5 05 Pillsbury’s Best 4s paper.. 5 U3 Ball-Barnhart-Putman’s Brand. r ; Duluth Imperial, %s....... 5 25 Duluth Imperial, 4s. ... . 5 15 Duluth Imperial, s....... 5 05 Lemon & Wheeler Co.’s Brand. Goid Medal i¢g.... Geld Medalis.... Gold Medal %s....... Parisian, 3¢g..... 2 Parisian, We...... 5 iPariian %e 00: _.. 8 Olney & Judson’s Brand. Cercsota, 4s... 5 25 Ceresoen, 48... 5 15 Ceresota, 68.. .....__. . 5 0 Worden Grocer Co.’s Brand. Panel “a... a 20 Eeaure is. lcd ss Batre: 45... dS os Meal. BOMCH 2.0... Lewes. 2 OO Grangissed 2 25 Feed and Millstufis. St. Car Feed, screened ... No. 1 Corn and Oats.......15 50 on we Unbolted Corn Meal.......14 50 Winter Wheat Bran... . .13 00 Winter Wheat Middlings. 14 50 | Dercemines. = as a Corn. | Car tote - 1. SONG | Less than car lots......... 40 | Oats. | Car Mas. Cl | Cariots, clipped 34 Less than car lots......... 37 Hay. | No. 1 Timothy arlots...... 9 00 | No. 1 Timothy, ton lots 10 00 | Fish and Oysters Fresh Fish. Per Ib @ 8 @ 8 @ 10 @ 15 Ciscoes or Herring.. @ 4 Blgessh....-...... @ 10 Live Lobster....... @ 16 Boiled Lobster...... @ 18 Cog... @ Haddeck... @ 8 No. ft Piekercl...... eo 7 Hike... @ 6 Perea... @ 4 Smoked White...... @ § Red Snapper........ @ 10 Col River Salmon.. @a & Mackerel .....__ |. @ 2 Oysters in Cans. ¥. H Cognts........ @ 40 Shell Goods. Oysters, per 100....... 1 2@!1 50 Clams, per 100...|:: 90@1 00 | Hides and Provisions. Swift & Company quote as follows: Barreled Pork. Mess ... a 12 00 ee 12 2 Clear haem as oe SOOMGeUE, a a 15 uO eee 9% ray 1, 50 Dry Salt Meats. Beilfies |. soe 7 oe 634 MxXtra shove... 6% Smoked Meats. Hams, 12 lb average. .... 8% Hams, 14 lb average : 84 Hams, 16 ib average..... 8% Hams, 20 Ib average..... @ Ham dried beef.......___ 1334 Shoulders (N. Y. cut). . 6% acon, clear... 74@8 California hams......... 614 Boneless hams 9 Coetea ham 10@13 Lards. In Tierces. Compound 456 Mee 634 a1 Fabs... advance 14 SOI Tabsa...... advance 36 S0Ib Ting... advance 36 20 Ib Pails....... advance % felb Pails ||... advance 4 SIDERIS.. __. advance 1 3 1b Pails... advance 14g Sausages. Bologa 5% vet 6% Prone 7% Or 6% Ce 6 Tobene 9 Head cheese.... 6% Beef. Huta Mess) il 3 Boneless ee Pe 13 00 i Pigs’ Feet. Bs ibe 70 me OBIS 40 ibe 1 35 ma bbls, SOlbs 2 50 Tripe. Mi ihe 70 4 Obs, 40 iba. 1% Dole Seibel 2 25 Casings. ee 15 Bees rounds 4 Beef middies. il Se 60 Butterine. BOs dairy 10 Soli @airy 9% Holls, creamery ......... 14 Solid, Creamery ......__. 13% Canned Meats. Corned bééf, Sip... 3 25 Corned heef, 14 Ib...... 99 7% Roast beef, 21b....... 3 25 Potted ham, a. __. 70 Potted ham, ae... 8 Deviledham, \s. 70 Deviled ham, ys 110 Potted tongue \s 70 Potted tongue Ks....... 1 10 Fresh Meats. Beef. Carease @ 7% Fore quarters........ 14@ 614 Hind quarters......__ 9 @I10 boas Neg 6 @12 es a mounes 7TR@ 8% [Cauca Sg @7 Le 34%@ 4 Pork. Presse@ 14@ 5 ane @7% LSuguIger........... _ @ 6 beat tard... 64@ Mutton. | Cereasa @8 Sprine Lamia... .... 9 @i2 | Veal. | Careace 7 @ 8% Pelts. The Cappon & Bertsch Leather | Co., 100 Canal Street, quotes as | follows: Hides. Green No.1... @9 Green No. @.......... . @ 8 ren WoL ....,...... @10 Cured No.2... |. @9 Calfskins, green No. 1 @ 9% Calfskins, green No. 2 @8 Calfskins, cured No. 1 @l11 Calfskins, cured No. 2 @ Pelts. Felis, cach... .... 50@1 00 Tallow. not... @ 3 bo @ 2 Wool. Washed fine ......... @18 Washed, medium...... @23 Unwashed, fine.... ...11 @13 Unwashed, medium ..16 @18 ¢ Crockery and Glassware. AKRON STONEWARE. Butters, 54 al, per dos...._.... 40 LteGeal pergal..... & Seal Caen 68 igal cach. 48 Pokal each |. By 15 gal. meat-tubs,each.... 90 20 gal. meat-tubs, each....1 20 25 gal. meat-tubs, each....2 25 30 gal. meat-tubs, each....2 7 Churns, aroGeal peorgal | =| S Churn Dashers, per doz... 85 Milkpans. % gal. flat or rd. bot., doz. 45 1 gal. flat or rd. bot., each 4% Fine Glazed Milkpans. % gal. flat orrd. bot.,doz. 60 1 gal. flat or rd. bot.,each 5% Stewpans. % gal. fireproof, bail, doz. 8 1 gal. fireproof, bail, doz.1 10 Jugs. Sal. per don... 40 eat perdos: . 4s Pte Spal. pergal......... 5% Tomato Jugs. 14 pal, per dos........_... 42 Peal cach. 5% 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, perlb... 2 _LAMP BURNERS, Ne Of 35 No f8an. 40 NG 250m 60 Teediar 50 pecurity, No. t........ . = pccuriy, Nas. 80 NuMmee . = Cima 1 25 LAMP CHIMNEYS—Common. Per box of 6 doz. 0 OT eae On 1 48 Re 2 ee 218 First Quality. No. 0 Sun, crimp top, wrapped and labeled.... 2 10 No. 1 Sun, crim top, wrapped and labeled.... 2 25 No. 2 Sun, crimp top, wrapped and labeled.... 3 25 XXX Flint. No. 0 Sun, crimp top, wrapped and labeled.... 2 55 No. 1 Sun, crimp top, wrapped and labeled. .. 2 75 No. 2 Suan, crim top, wrapped and labeled.... 3 75 CHIMNEYS—Pearli Top. No.1 iy wrapped an ee!) No. 2 Sun, wrapped and labeled...... No. 2 Hinge, wrapped and ee No.2 Sun, ‘Small Bulb,” for Globe Lamps......... 80 La Bastie. oe 1 Sun. plain bulb, per Z ea. No. 2 Sun, plain bulb, per doz eee eee 115 No. 1 Crimp, per doz....... 1 35 No. 2 Crimp, per doz.. _1.e Rochester. No. 1, Lime (66¢ doz). .... 3 50 No. 2, Lime (70¢ doz)...... 4 00 No. 2, Flint (80e doz)...... 4 70 Electric. No, 2, Lime (70c doz) ..... 4 00 No. 2, Flint (80¢e doz)...... 4 40 OIL CANS. Doz 1 gal tin cans with spout.. 1 25 1 gal galv iron with spout. 1 55 2 gal galy iron with spout. 2 75 3 gal galv iron with spout. 3 50 5 gal galy iron with spout. 4 75 3 gal galv iron with faucet 4 75 5 gal galv iron with faucet 5 25 Seal Tilting cans... | 8 00 5 gal galv iron Nacefas.... 9 00 Pump Cans, 5 gal Rapid steady stream. 9 00 5 gal Eureka non-overflow 10 56 328) Home Rule..... ..... 10 50 > gal Home Rule... ...... 12 00 Sat Pirate King......_... 9 50 LANTERNS, NO. @Tabular ... ...... 4 20 No. 1 Tope, |... ... 6 2 No. 13 Tubular Dash. - 6 No. 1Tub., glassfount.... 7 00 No. 12 Tubular, side lamp. 14 0C No. 3Street Lamp...... - 3% LANTERN GLOBES. No. 0 Tubular, cases 1 doz. each, box 10 cents.. ..... 45 No. 0 Tubular, cases 2 doz. each, box 15 cents....... 45 No. 0 Tubular, bbls 5 doz. Caen, DEES... 35 No. 0 Tubular, bull’s eye, cases 1 doz. each......... 1 2 LAMP WICKS, No. @ per grogs.......... 15 INO. 1 per Sroda. 5... |... 21 NO. 2 per groga ..........., «Se No. 3 per gross..... <4 48 ee, ae 22 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Hardware How the Bicycle Craze Affects Some Idiots. Written for the TRADESMAN. Neighbor Siedate and I have always regarded the bicycle as a sort of inevi- table nuisance,to be endured like a car- buncle or a street improvement tax— with the exception that a personal con- tact with the wheel is more easily evaded, unless one happens to be over- taken by a ‘‘scorcher’’ or has the dis- astrous misfortune to meet a ‘‘green’’ rider, My neighbor and I have always taken considerable pains to conduct ourselves in a dignified and conservative manner upon every occasion, regardless of pop- ular excitement. It has been spitefully insinuated that we ought to secure ap- pointment on a ‘‘board of claims’’ with the Government or some other concern, where our methodical conservatism would be in harmony with the prevailng practice in that connection. But we pursue the even tenor of our established ways undisturbed by the frivolous ob- servations of the ‘‘fad’’ promoters. The wheel epidemic has raged with unabated ferocity all about us for years, but we have escaped the contagion thus far wonderfully well not to have been especially inoculated as a_ protection against it. All the members of both families have had it in its most virulent form, but they have managed to survive it—with the assistance of the family sur- geon and the bicycle repairer. But alas in an unguarded moment poor Siedate was stricken with the dis- ease. The attack was of an acute and up-to-date type and cost him, upon its inception, fully $100, exclusive of the express charges. (He employs his doc- tor by the year.) My friend Siedate never does things by halves; it is the whole pie or nothing with him when he once makes up his mind, and nothing cheap or low-grade goes on his plate, either. He has also acquired the thrifty habit of buying at ‘‘first hands,’’ so as to save the middlemen’s profits; this is why his wheel came direct from the fac- tory, by express. I suspicion that the middleman often gets his commission in the deal just the same, but I know better than to argue with my neighbor about it. After the express delivery had driven away, Siedate called me over, and when he had shown me the new wheel and told me what he had done, I was speechless with astonish- ment and leaned against the corner of the house in a sort of daze. Finally, with effort I managed to gasp, ‘'Siedate, I am surprised at you!’’ (Heand Iare neither of us as young as we used to be, by several years. ) He looked a little foolish and replied: ‘‘IT couldn’t help it, Staid; all of my family ride wheels, my wife isa mem- ber of the Wild Rose Cycling Club and all the old fools in town except you an’ me have got ’em—an’ you’ll have to come to it yet. When I have learned to ride,’’ he continued, by way of concil- lation, ‘‘I’ll teach you; then you can get a wheel and we can go out together in the country for a spin once ina while, where we can once more breathe the pure oxygen, mingled with the odor of clover blossoms, to remind us of our boyhood days!’’ This enthusiastic attempt at hygienic sentiment surprised me. And, some way or other, as I crossed over to my own house the world seemed different to me. A sort of lonely, dissatisfied feel- ing played across my heart-strings, and as I climbed disconsolately to my own piazza, the old house-cat, dozing con- tentedly in the slanting beams of the sun, suddenly became an object of aver- sion and violently shifted her position to the farthest corner of the structure as though she had come in contact with a swiftly moving body. (I have wondered since if it could have been my foot—the poison had doubtless entered my system and the dreaded disease was fastening its hateful fangs upon my vitals. ) I did not see anything of Siedate for several days after this, and was won- dering if be could be out of town or purposely avoiding me. I felt a little strange and diffident about going to his heuse since our last interview—some- way he seemed to have removed to a different class and it made me feel un- comfortable to dwell on the idea. Fi- nally, I happened to see the doctor leav- ing the house. I hailed him with ap- prehension. ‘‘Anybody = sick over there?’’ I enquired. ‘*No — not —- particularly,’’ answered the doctor, cautiously. ‘-You needn’t hestiate to tell me,’’ said I, ‘‘Siedate is an intimate friend of mine and had I known that there was anything the matter over there, | should certainly have called before this.’’ **Well, I'll tell you,’’ said the doctor, confidentially, ‘‘but Siedate doesn’t want the neighbors to know.’’ He looked around and then he whispered, ‘*He had a fall from his wheel and burt himself a bit, but he'll be all right again in a week or so,’”’ ‘‘A week or so!’’ I repeated, in alarm, and immediately went over to his house. Mrs Siedate met me at the door, in fatigue costume and a tired expression mingled with a look of surprise. Through the half-open doorway a suspicious odor of arnica pleaded for recognition. Not wishing to give the doctor away, I said, ‘‘Mrs. Siedate, I just noticed the doctor leaving your house and | called to know if any of your family are sick?’’ ‘‘Mr. Siedate has not been feeling very well for several days, but the doc- tor assures us that there is no cause for alarm,’’ she answered, in true diplo- matic form. ‘*Is he too ill to be seen?’’ ‘“*T think not,’’ she replied; if he is awake.’’ Just then a weak voice which I recog- nized as that of my neighbor, although its usual business volume seemed to have missed the clearing house, called from the interior, ‘‘Is that you, Staid? Come in.’’ Mrs. Siedate led the way to a side room where I was shocked to see my friend, pale and somewhat less rotund than usual, stretched upon a couch. ‘* What's the trouble?’’ I asked, again strategically protecting the doctor. ‘‘Had a little tumble, that’s all,’’ ‘*Hurt you much?’’ ‘‘Only broken nose, cracked rib, sprained ankle and some brusies,’’ he rattled off with a flippant depreciation which seemed out of harmony with the surroundings. ‘“How did it happen?’’ I asked, ap- proaching the facts as respectfully and considerately as I knew how. ‘‘The coroner’s jury didn’t get a chance to find out,’’ he answered, eva- sively. This exhibition of a lack of confidence on his part nettled me a little and I came to the point at once, although pre- tending to venture an innocent guess: I asked. “‘T’'ll see Clark- Sloane Jewell Co. lonia Street = Grand Rapids, Mich. s Opposite Union Depot. New Wholesale Hardware House New House, New Goods, New Prices. Call and see us when in the city. Write us for prices. Clark-Rutka-Jewell Co. RRMA DAA AAAS 3 jovell Blue Flame Oil gloves & Superior to and safer than Gasoline. The Novelty is conceded by every one to be the best one now on the market. We sell it at factory price. Write for circular. Foster, Stevens & Co., Grand Rapids. edu bu Se Se Se Se De Se dba dhe De She De De De PRERER ERR MRR RRR PUPEPERe Pe Pee ery at, DAD ED AD) PAE Sie SENN a Buckeye Paint & Varnish Co. 2 a PAINT, COLOR AND VARNISH MAKERS . ) a (Z, : A Shingle Stains Fillers | i ‘*Did the new wheel have anything to do with it?’’ He gave me a searching glance and said: ‘‘I never lied to you yet, Staid, and I'll not begin now—it was the wheel! But don't say anything about it and I'll promise to keep mum while you learn to ride.’’ This with a wink that brought his hand to his sore nose. I shuddered and shook my bead in a solemn and determined Manner, not to deny bis request but to signity my aver- sion to the proposition coupled with it. [ happened to be out of town the next ten days, and upon my return, as I came up the street, I recognized the familiar globe-like form otf my friend Siedate, bearing toward me on his wheel, his eyes crossed and riveted upon the patch on his convalescent nose, the whole out- fit performing a series of serpentine evolutions as brilliant and bewildering as a streak of lightning, and equally irregular, ‘*Getoutoftheway !!!'" he hollered; ‘'] can't steer the dum thing!’’ Without further examination of his anatomy, and without a particle of con- sideration for the undignified spectacle I might present for the edification of the small boys standing on the corner and ready to hoot, J scudded for the fence Surrounding a vacant lot, and just had time to reach the top when the crash came which carried the panel on which I was perched into the middle of the en- closure and piled everything in a heap along with Siedate and his wheel. We both struggled to the surface about the same time. ‘‘What did you do that for?’’ I de- manded in an injured tone. ‘‘Dummed if I know,’’ he perspiring- ly replied, as he pulled himself together. ‘*There’s no fool like an old fool,’’ said I, tartly, for I couldn't help feel- ing annoyed at his seeming indifference at our narrow escape. ‘‘That may betrue,’’ said he. ‘‘But,’’ he continued, airily, ‘‘ you've no idea how young it makes a man to ride a wheel-- better try it, old man!’’ I looked at him sharply to detect if he meant to insinuate anything personal, but his face was as bland and expres- sionless as a baby’s—barring the patch on his nose, which was merely a record of past vicissitudes and no indicator of present intentions. He shouldered his wreck of a wheel and trudged jauntily off toward the re- pair shop, whistling ‘‘Hot Time’’ like a ten-year-old. There seems to be something fasci- nating about the whole thing, after all— and if I could get away from home in some secluded spot free from the inves- tigative propensities of a curious world where I could learn it on the sly, so as to surprise ‘em all, hanged if I don’t believe I'd do it—-old as I am. J. M. BANKER. ———~ 02 -— Sawmill Run on Wind. The only sawmill in the worid where the machinery is operated by com- pressed air is located in Oronto, Me., and the water wheel and the air com- pressor are below the floor of the mili, with large storage tanks. Pipes lead the air to the various machines, which, technically, are known as the carriage, nigger, log-loader, log-flipper, band-log saw and cut-off saws. — ~~ 0 -@- His Language Was Strong. Mother—What did your father say when he saw his broken pipe? Innocent—Shall I ieave out the wicked words, mamma? Mother—Certainly. Innocent—Then I don’t b’lieve there is anything to tell you, mamma. The Question of Indemnity. In modern times it is the custom to require the defeated nation in war to pay to the victorious nation, either in territory or money, something to in- demnify the victor for the expenses of the conflict. It is like a party defeated in a lawsuit, he must pay the costs. As a result of the American war with Mexico, the United States got about half the territory of the defeated nation, but paid $15,000,000 to Mexico as a sort of sweetener. The gold and silver that came out of California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Arizona amounted to thousands of millions of dollars, in addition to the other prod- ucts. France was forced to pay to the victorious Germany a considerable slice of territory and a large sum of money. Japan got territory and money after the war with China, and it is not to be ex- pected that the United States will be more lenient with Spain than with Mexico. But the Spanish territory must be first occupied and conquered. Whatever con- cessions are made in war are made un- der compulsion only. If the independ- ence of Cuba should be granted by Spain before we can occupy and capture Spanish territory, we will have no means of exacting an indemnity, be- cause we will have no excuse for carry- ing out the war. But for the overween- ing pride of the Spaniards, they would, long before this, have surrendered Cuba to the Cubans, and put an end to the war, with great pecuniary cost to the United States, with no corresponding advantage and, indeed, no advantage at all. ~~ -0-~-- His Ambition. The person to be envied most In this eventful life Is not the one who counts his gains Afar from storm and strife; Nor yet the potentate who wears A crown upon his brow— It is the man who stands around And tells the others how. And if the project finds success, The benetit he’ll share; And if it fail, he’ll simply say *Twas none of his aftair; He joins the triumph ev ery time And dodges every row-— The man who simply stands around And tells the others how. I would not be a warrior great Nor hold a sceptred sway; I would not be a bard to wake Emotions grave or gay; If fate would graciously consent My choosing to allow, I'd be the man who stands around Aud telis the others how! —_—__~~.—____ He Was an Apt Pupil. Old Clerk—Just watch me wait on this lady, and you'll get an idea how it is done. Is there anything I can do for you to-day, madam? Lady— Have you any canned peas? Old Clerk—Certainly, madam (taking down a can), and they have the flavor and freshness of the pea from the vine. Lady—I will take three cans, Old Clerk—You see how it’s done; now here comes a lady, and I'll let you wait on her. Lady—Have you any pickled pigs’ feet? New Clerk—Certainly, madam (tak- ing down a can), and they have the fla- vor and freshness of the pig right from the pen. -oe A writer who undoubtedly knows says: ‘*The man who never lived in the coun- try when a boy, made cider, milked cows, kissed the girls at the husking bees, stacked hay in the wind, swal- lowed quinine in scraped apple, drank castor oil in cold coffee, ate molasses and drank red sassafras tea for three months in spring to purify the blood, has lived in vain.’’ ~~» 0» Some women are both good and true —but most of them are too good to be true. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Hardware Price Current. AUGURS AND BITS Ce 70 Jennings’, genuine or Jennings’, imitation _ . .-OOGld AXES Birst Quality. S B Bronze |... , 5 00 Hirst Quality. DE. Bronze... 9 50 Paral Quality, § BOS Steal 6g 50 Miss Quality: DB Stee 10 50 BARROWS Pre $12 00 14 00 Garden net 30 00 BOLTS a 60410 Cariiase new ist 70 to 75 ee noe. 50 BUCKETS ee $33 BUTTS, CAST Cast Loose Fin, igured..................... 70&10 WrOmehe Narrow 70&10 BLOCKS Ordinary Packie. = — 70 CROW BARS Cass Sco --per lb 4 CAPS ee per m 65 a per m 55 Cee -<.... er wi 35 in per m 60 CARTRIDGES Oe +Heco, so Vena ire 2d 5 CHISELS BOC CS re 80 BOCREG TAM 80 BOSC CO 80 PCCEGE SHCA 80 DRILLS motsc’s BIL StOcES 1. dou a, 60 Taper and Straight Shank. ........ 50k 5 Morse’s FaperShank oo 50& 5 ELBOWS Com f4mieee Gin. | doz. net 00 Cormteaee 13 POSES dis 40&10 EXPANSIVE BITS Clark's small, 18; large, @26......... 30410 ives), t, Si 2 ft 8 8 2 FILES—New List NCW RBC 7O0&10 Le 70 Meters Hore Hasve. 0 - 60410 GALVANIZED IRON Nos. 16 to 20; 22 and 24; 25 and 26; 27. ..... 28 List 12 é 14 15 ie ... 17 Discount, 75 to 75-10 GAUGES Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s...............60810 KNOBS—New List Door, mineral, jap. trimmings.... ....... 70 Door, porcelain, jap. Cinnes. 80 MATTOCKS Adze Wye... | 86 OO, dis 60410 Hunt Nye. -.. 815 00, dis 60&10 BUGS. ee... BES SO, dis Sud NAILS Advance over base, on both Steel and Wire. aso... lw.:Ct(t(i..... ee Wire nails, base... .. eet Ue moto UEaGvanee. Bae WieiGaavance. 05 PeeWee 10 Geavance 20 aadvance,....... ee 30 SOGvatee 45 Pecvenece................ 70 Pine 2eavance........... oe 50 Carine iG advance... jan Caaing advance... 25 Canim Gadvanee 35 Hittse (0GGyanee pevee eGOvance. 3d Hinice Gaguanee.. 45 Rares 6 OOVENCe ee MILLS Cotee TartcrsCas 40 Coffee, P. S. & W. Mfg. Co.’s Malleables... 40 Coffee, Landers, Ferry & Clark’s........... 40 Comee, Miiomrmee 30 MOLASSES GATES SRDS EGR eae Stebbin’s Genwine... ........ eee Enterprise, self-measuring ........ ese 30 PLANES Ole Fool €oe.s. faney................_.... @50 Perea ONC 60 sandusity Tool Co.'s, fancy................. Goo Bevce Mretgualiy ..... @50 Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s wood......... 60 PANS Ee DOM 60410410 Common, pOlIBReG. 8 cl. TO& 5 RIVETS Prom ame Tinned... ek... ' 60 Capper Riveteaand Burs... |... 60 PATENT PLANISHED IRON ““A”? Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 24 to 27 ““B”? Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 25 to 27 Broken packages 4c per pound extra. HAMMERS 10 20 9 20 Mayaole G& Co.'s, new list... 2... dis 333, i , dis 25 Merkes @ Premb a dis 10&10 Mason’s Solid Cast Steel.... 30¢ list, 70 Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel Hand 30c lis 40819 23 HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS Stamped Tin Ware..... . . .......new list 75&10 capanned Tin Ware... saa Granite yon Ware... new list 40&10 HOLLOW WARE rote. .... ey ee “ao ek mecsien ||... w+ . oo CERO eorecrs. «-+- OUGelO HINGES Gate Clare a tee ei eas Se er dea tee aan WIRE GOODS See 80 peréw Mycs........_. 80 OOK 80 Gate Hooks and Eyes.......... 80 LEVELS Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s............ dis 70 ROPES Sisal, 4 inch and larger............... ~tas Moe NE 11% SQUARES Siti ee 70&10 ey ene Seve 60 ee 50 SHEET IRON com. smooth. com. POG TO tO be ae 82 40 ee Ee 2 40 Nee tog Se 2 45 NGA eetost.... |... -.- 2 0 2 55 Nos totom . 310 2 65 No. 27. 2 2% All sheets No. 18 and lighter, over 30 inches wide not less than 2-10 extra. SAND PAPER Oe dis 50 SASH WEIGHTS Gold Hyee per ton 20 00 TRAPS pce: Game 60&10 Oneida Community, Newhouse’s....... Oneida Community, Hawley & Norton's 70&10 Mouse, Chaucer, per doz 15 Mouse, delusion.... naees-e. DOF GOx a4 WIRE ia acl EE v6) Annealed Market........... |... v6) Coppered Market.... 70&10 innca Maren a i Coppered Spring Steel......... _. . 50 Barbed Fence, galvanized ny se a . 2. Banned Mence painted 1 % HORSE NAILS MAB. - dis 40&1C Ee dis 5 NeommWenterA -..-dis 10&10 WRENCHES Baxter’s Adjustable, nickeled.............. 30 aiid Grime ee 50 Coe’s Patent Agricultural, Wredgnt ....... 80 Cees Fateng, maaiieabie. 80 MISCELLANEOUS meee Cee. 50 Fumpe, Cisterh.. ......... 80 molcwn New hint 85 Casters, Bed and Plate............. 2... 50&10&10 wampers, American, 1 50 METALS—Zinc Cm pound comme 634 EE 6% SOLDER The prices of the many other qualities of solder in the market indicated by private brands vary according to composition. TIN—Melyn Grade POIs IC, Charcoal. 8 et eee 85 7 eee CRARCONe 5 % PUEIa IX, Charcoal... ........ Cttotess Each additional X on this grade, 81.25. TIN—Allaway Grade Pome TC ChAteCm 4 50 Iso IC, Charesal...... ..... ieee oe Peete PR CuaNCONE 5 50 eal i a i 5 50 Each additional X on this grade, 81.50. ROOFING PLATES Pn tO, Charcoal, Dean... ...... 4 50 Pexee 1x) Charcoal, Dean... 5 50 aes 1, Charcoal, ean... 9 00 14x20 IC, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 4 00 14x20 IX, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 5 00 20x28 IC, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 8 00 20x28 IX, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 10 00 BOILER SIZE TIN PLATB 14x56 IX, for No. 8 Boilers, } 14x56 IX, for No. 9 Boilers, { Pet Pound... 9 Labels sent postage prepaid where cash accompanies order. Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids, Mich. OLOHOROEOCHOROZOROHONOHOR e Paris G Lab ° aris GPéén éls = § The Paris Green season is at hand and 2 those dealers who break bulk must label a their packages according to law. We are @ prepared to furnish labels which meet the a requirements of the taw, as follows: >» Ee cael lel a MO i ees ag - 40 cents, # 500. eo Port Huron Grocers Invited to Sag- inaw. Saginaw, June 22—At the meeting of the Retail Merchants’ Association last night action was taken toward inviting the Port Huron grocers to this city Aug. 12 on the occasion of their annual out- ing, and it was the sentiment that they ought to and would be entertained by Saginaw merchants in a hospitable man- ner, Undertaking to Reach Transient Trad- ers. Saginaw, June 27—-The Retail Mer- chants’ Association has caused to be in- troduced in the Common Council a new ordinance governing transient trades which contains some important provi- sions which were not included in the original ordinance. The trouble with the other ordinance was that it might have been made to apply to almost any sort of a merchnat. The new ordinance specifies that it applies only to those who have no fixed place of business and wander about the country, without any intention of remaiming in one city. This must be proved before they can be prosecuted under the ordinance. Section 1 of the ordinance provides that all such merchants shall pay a license fee of $5 for each and every day they are in business. The ordinance shall apply to those who deal in wood, or any product of the farm or dairy. The second section provides that the failure to pay the fee shall render the offender liable to a fine not exceeding $25 or imprisonment in the county jail hot exceeding a term of go days and also that each day on which goods are sold shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. —_—__—_~2»___ Status of the Sulter Failure. Cleveland, Obio, June 25—It is sur- prising the great number ot Sulter’s vic- tims that have been showing up this week, There have been several attach- ments gotten out on goods and I am in- formed by the assignee that it will be a year before the rights of property is settled on those attachments. I under- stand R. Sulter, the oldest son, is get- ting stationery printed to open up busi- ness, and, if he does, he will likely continue to harass the legitimate trade, as he is a chip off the old block and will not likely adopt any new methods of business. I think had I been one of the creditors I should have made an effort to get as many together as possible and had the whole crowd arrested, including the Bank with which he did business, as it does seem as though there must be some way to reach such transactions criminally. I have seen a number of letters from the Bank, written not more than a week before the failure, recom- mending Sulter as being a successful man and perfectly honest and trust- worthy. It seems to me that a bank recommending a man in this way as- sumes_ responsibility that could be reached by law. —> 20> __ A doctor says that the growth of chil- dren takes place entirely when they are asleep. This accounts for the sleepy messenger boys who have not yet at- tained their full growth. They are growing at the expense of the company employing them. ANTS 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 payment. BUSINESS CHANCES. | gg SALE—MY STOCK OF DRY GOODS and groceries; or will trade for good land. G. B. Hosley, Oak Grove, Mich. 642 a. EXCHANGE—I HAVE A GOOD FARM to trade for a stock of goods. Large crop on the ground. Soil very good. One-half mile from fine village. Address No. 639, care Michi- gan Tradesman. 639 OR SALE CHEAP—THE BEST EQUIPPED cigar and news store in Lansing; connected with the Hudson House: fixtures and every- thing in the room are cherry. M. Sternfield, Lansing, Mich. 626 OR SALE, CASH ONLY—CLEAN STOCK groceries, invoicing about $1,500. Reason for selling, death of head member of firm. Ad- dress Jno. W. Lott & Son, Petos y, Mich. 620 JANTE)—!MM EDIATELY, PARTNER IN business, lady or gen- light manufacturing tleman, with $500 or $1,0U0 cash; government contracts; investigate. Address Lock Box 103, Grand Rapids, Mich. 624 EsT LOCATION IN MICH FAN FOR A cold storage and general produce dealer. Write to the Seeretary of the Otsego Improve- ment Association, Otsego, Mich. 631 ANTED—A BUSINESS MAN WITH SOME capital to take charge of a furniture fac- tory, an old established line. I. Frankford, 53 West Bridge St. Phone 1236. 617 ANTED—CLEAN GENERAL STOCK 1N growing Michigan town in exchange for cash and 13 acres of land in the suburbs of Grand Rapids which will surely double in value inside of five years. W411] sell land at its cash value. No old stock desired. No poor towns need ap- ply. Address No. 633, care Michigan Trades- man. i i: £33 ARGE SODA FOUNTAIN FOR SALE 4 CHEAP. Mich. \ ERCHANTS—DO YOU WISH GASH QUICK - for your stock of merchandise, or any part of it? Address John A. Wade, Cadillac, Mich. 628 FIRST-CLASS BOOK- town of 3,000 popuiation. Wallington, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Address J. H. Levinson, Petoskey, 630 | apes SALE—ONLY store in hustling Address F. C. 636 pod SALE—A PROSPEROUS DRUG AND grocery stock, invoicing from 4,090 to %)9,000, Consisting of drugs, groceries, school books, wail papcr, crockery, paints and oils and notions, in live town Carson City; best town of its size in State; briek store building in best location in town. Outside business averages inside running expenses. Reasons for selling, loss of partner and poor health. Kelley & Cad- well invite inspeciion. 625 OR SALE, ON ACCOUNT OF SICKNESS— Well-selected stock of dry goods, notions, men’s furnishings and groceries, in one of the best towns in Southern Michigan, located on Michigan Central Railroad. Stock will invoice about $8,000; annual sales, $18,000; store rent, $180 per year; nearest competition, six miles: a bonauza for the one that means business. Ad- dress No. 623, care Michigan Tradesman. 623 yee BEST OPENING IN MICHIGAN FOR an active business man with $'0,000 or $12,- 000 to step into a well-established, paying whole- sale business. For particulars, address Business, care Michigan Tradesman. 5 HAVE SMALL STOCK OF DRUGS AND fixtures in Ionia, taken on mortgage. Will sell caeap for cash or trade for productive real estate. Answer immediately. Will sell soon. W. W. Hunt, Under National City Bank, Grand Rapids. 596 Ss RENT—DOUBLE STORE BUILDING in Opera House block, Mancelona, Mich., Ad 580 best location in town; best town in State. dress Julius z Levinson, Petoskey, Mich. Ko SALE, EXCHANGE OR REN ?—LARGE two-story store and residence building in town of 1,000 population in Northern Indiana: stone basement, 120 feet in dimensions. Inves- tigate. Address No. 575, care Michigan Trades man. 575 TT EXCHANGE—FOR CLOTHING, DRY goods or shoes, very nice well-rented Grand Rapids property. Address No. 552, care Michi- gen Tradesman. 552 ; EXCHANGE — FARMS AND OTHER property for dry goods, clothing and shoes. Address P. Medalie, Mancelona, Mich. 553 \ JANTED—A PRACTICAL MILL MAN, with $1,000 capital, to take a one-half or full interest in a stave, heading and planing mill. 3,000 contract, with stock to fillit. All goes. Five years’ cut in sight. Side track te mill. Good reasons for selling. Address Stave Mill, care Michigan Tradesman. 546 BROOMS A BOMERS, MANUFACTURER OF HIGH- e grade brooms at all prices, for retailers only. Grand Rapids, Mich. 605 POR SALE~ MODERN, WELL-ESTABLISHED and equipped broom factory and good trade. Other business commands our attention. Ad- dress No. 584, care Michigan Tradesman. 584 oes PEeeece ED—BUTTER, EGGS AND POUL- y: any quantities. Write me. Orrin J. Stone, Kalamazoo, Mich. 604 ANTED — FIRST-CLASS BUTTER FOR retail trade. Cash paid. Correspond with Caulkett & Co.. Traverse City, Mich. 381 W AXTED—1,000 CASES FRESH EGGS, daily. Write for prices. F. W. Brown, Ithaca, Mich. 536 FIREPROOF SAFES (...EO.M. SMITH, NEW AND SECONDIIAND safes, wood and brick building mover, 157 Ottawa street, Grand Rapids. SB SHIRTS. _ HH’ VE YOURS MANE TO YOUR MEASURE. Send for measurement blanks. Frank T. Collver, 103 Washtenaw St. E., Lansing, Mich. 635 MISCELLANEOUS. X7ANTED—MAN OF EXPERIENCE TO work in grocery and meat market. Must be well recommended. Address E. B. Huntoon. Carson City, Mich. 641 WANTED — POSITION BY REGISTERED pharmacist; eight years’ experience in general drug business and with soda fountain; best references. Address P., care Michigan Tradesman. 5 ANTED—-POSITION BY REGISTERED assistant pharmacist of five years’ experi- ence. Good references. Address C. M., care E. Cox, 106 Fourth St., Grand Rapids. 638 ‘W ANTED—POSITION BY {A COMPETENT book-keeper who will soon be out of em- ployment. Best of references furnished. Ad- dress Book-keeper, care Michigan —— plain WANTED BY YOUNG MARRIED man, registered pharmacist; excellent ref- erences; five years’ experience in retail and wholesale stores. Address 629, care Michigan Tradesman. 629 W ANXTED— POSITION IN CLOTHING OR general store by an Alsalesman. Address F, care Michigan Tradesman. 622 > Travelers’ Time Tables. CHICAGO "*¢%ss. "ince Chicago. iv: G. Rapids... . 2. 30am 3:40pm * 2 l5ar Ba CRlCagO.. eo. ‘10pm 9:(5pm 73h m iy Oiteseo 7:20am 4:15pm * $ 45 m Ar. G’d Rapids 1:25pm 10:30pm * 2 15 w Traverse City, Charlevoix and Petoskey. lv. Gd Rapids. ........ 2:15am 8:C5am 2:10pm Parlor and Sleeping Cars on afternoon and night trains to and from Chicago. *Every day Others week days only. D ET RO | : ee —C oT Detroit. Ly. Grand Rapids......7:00am 1:35pm 6:3 Ar. Detroty .. 6... 11:40am 5:45pm 16:05°n iv. Detroit ...... 8:00am 1:10pm 6:10, r Ar. Grand Rapids..... 12:55pm 5:20pm 10:55; m Saginaw, Alma and Greenville. Lv. G R7:0)am 4:20pm Ar. GR 12:20pm 9:30\ Parlor cars on all trains to and from Detroit and Saginaw. Trains run week days only. Gro. DEHAVEN, Genera) Pass. Agent ) Trunk Railway S GRAND "retrot: ana astwanxes >: (In effect May 15, 1898 ) Leave. EAST. Arrive. t 6:45am Sag., Detroit, Buffalo & N Y .+ 9:55pm 710:10am... ...Detroit and East.... ..+ 5:27pm +t 3:20pm..Sag., Det., N. Y. & Boston..+12:45pm * 8:00pm. . Detroit, East and Canada...* 6:35ain T1@:45am...... Mixed to Durand........ + 3:15pm WEST * 8:35am....Gd. Haven and Int. Pts....* 7:050m +12:53pm.Gd. Haven and Intermediate.+ 3:12pm + 5:32pm..Gd. Haven and Intermediate. +t10:04am * 7:40pm...Gd. Haven and Chicago..... 8:15am +1¢:00pm......Gd. Haven and Mil. -..... 6:40am Eastward—No. 16 has Wagner parlor car. No. 22 parlor car. Westward—No 11 parlor car. No. 17 Wagner parlor car. *Daily. t+tExcept Sunday. E. H. Huenss, A. G. P. & T. A. BEN. FLETCHER, Trav. Pass. Agt., C. A. JusTIN, City Pass. Agent. 97 Monroe St. Morton House. GRAND Rapids & Indiana Railway Northern Div. Leave arrive Trav. C’y, Petoskey & Mack...* 7:45am t+ 5:15pm Trav. (“y, Petoskey & Mack...+ 2:15pm + 6:35am Trav. C’y, Petoskey @ Mack... ...... _- T10:50¢m Cemgiiee oo + 5:25pm tll:15am Train leaving at 7:45 a. m. has parlor ear, and train leaving at 2:15 p. m. has sleeping car to Mackinaw. Southern Div. Leave arrv: Cincinnati...... eeeeel ee eae + 7:10am + 8:25pr- Be Wate. + 2:10pm + 2:00p. Cimernae co. oc. a. eT om © 7-258 7:10am. train has parlor car to Cincinnati 2:10 p.m. train has parlor car to Fort Wayne. 7:00 p.m train has sleeping car to Cincinnati. Chicago Trains. TO CHICAGO. Ly. Grand Rapids...t7 10am +2 10pm *11 35pm Ar. Chicago... .-,.. 20ipm 9 10pm 6 30am FROM CHICAGO. a MEV. CHICAEO..;.. 45.25 ce +3 02pm *11 45pm Ar. Grand Rapids... 9 30pm 7 2am Train leaving Grand Rapids 7.10 a. m. has buffet parlor car to Chicago. Train leaving Grand Rapids 11 35 p. m. has coach and Pullman sleeping car to Chicago. Train leaving Chicago 3.02 p. m. has buffet parlor car to Grand Rapids. Train leaving Chicago 11.45 p. m. has coach and Pullman sleeping car to Grand Rapids. Muskegon Trains. GOING WEST. Lv G@’d Rapids......... +7:35am +1:00pm +t5:40pr Ar Muskegon........... 9:00am 2:10pm 7:05pm GOING EAST. Lv Muskegon....... .. +8:10am 11:45am +4:0Jpy Ar@’d Rapids... ..... 9:30am 12:55pm 5:20pm Sunday trains leave Grand Rapids 9.00 a. m. and 7.00 p.m. Leave Muskegon 8.35 a. m. and 6.35 p. m. +Except Sunday. *Daily. {Saturday only. Cc. L. LOCKWOOD, Gen’! Passr. and Ticket Agent. W. C. BLAKE, Ticket Agent Union Station. DULUT ; —_ —— Atlantic WEST BOUND. Ly. Grand Rapids (G. R. & I.)+11:10pm +7:45am iy. Mackinaw City...2.. 002: .. 7:35am 4:20pm Ax St. lgnace.-..-............ 90am 5:20pm Ar, Sault Ste. Marie........... 12:20pm 9:50pm Mr, BATOMS. ccs 2:50pm 10:40pm AT. NOSSOTIS... 56s. ce cecc sss... Oteopm 1e:4bam AP) DUG osc ee ieeeccte aes | c.uy. 8:30am BAST BOUND. Ws POE es i ee +6 :30pm Ar. Nestoria... ......; eben cea til:15am 2:45am Ak. MGrgueie...........,¢..- 1:30pm 4:30am iby: Sanit Ste. Mare. ...5...°. 3:30pm: |... Ar. Mackinaw City........... 8:40pm 11:00am G. W. Hrepapp, Gen. Pass. Agt. Marquette. E. C. Oviatt, Trav. Pass. Agt., Grand Rapids & Northeastern Ry. MANISTE Oa ae eee a Railway. Lv Grand Rapids... |. I Best route to Manistee. | oss aw ee feOOH foo... | Ae Miagictee 2 se ocpa - Lv Manistee. . . state. Soa 4opm | Var Grand Rapids ...5..5....:2 1. f.epm. .o:ghpa | N. E. A. : mega eSe5eoass TO WAOHINGTON. D. 6. VIA fh THE JUIGHIGAN GENTRAL $19.50 Dates of sale July 3, 4, 5 and 6. Return limit July 15th, subject to an extension until Aug. 31st on payment of 50 cents. Choice of several routes offered. W. C. BLAKE, CITY TICKET AGENT. Be e666 eS eS eS eSe5e5e2Se252525FSe5eS25eSeSeSe25e25e5e5e5e5 _ nen ee Connects at Holland with Chicago & West Michi- gan for Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Lansing, Detroit, and all Northern points on the C. & W. M. R. R., also with C. & W. M. for Allegan, Marshall, Bat- tle Creek and Toiedo, via C. & W. M. and D., T. & M. railroads. The elegant and fast steamers of this line leave Holland daily at S p. m.; leave Chicago daily at 7 p. m., making close connections at Holland in the morning with the Northern and East-bound trains. Single Round Fare, Grand Rapids to Chicago $3.15 $5.00 Fare, Allegan to Chicago 3-15 5-00 Fare, Holland to Chicago 2.25 3-50 Berth included. Through tickets can be purchased at all stations onthe €. & W. M:, D.. CG. KR. & W. and D. &M. mys. C. & W. M. train leaving Grand Rapids at 6.25 p.m. daily makes close connection at Holland with steamers of this line for Chicago. Office, No. 1 State St, Charles B. Hopper, Chicago. Gealh. & ©. Agt. TRAVEL VIA P&P. M.A. AR. AND STEAMSHIP LINES TO ALL POINTS IN MICHIGAN H. F. MOELLER, a.a. P. a. ge So or See oes re | : , HOLLAND & CHICAGO LINE. | | A2 Are You To increase your trade? Are you anxious to secure the better patronage of your community? If so, our advice to you is to handle the best line of spices, baking powders and extracts. Of course, we refer to goods manufac- tured by the leading house in that line i Northrop, Robertson & Carrier, Anxious Michigan. Lansing, Mich. A 10 cent cigar retailing for 5 cents. MICHIGAN CIGAR Co., BIG RAPIDS, MICH. ~e LNK Le / Long Havana filler, Se Cigar H} J SUMATRA WRAPPER HAND MADE <7 i / / / / / / /} $5O.00-THIUSAND | 300- HUNDRED |} 5 CEMIS APIECE // BEST CIGAR FOR THE PhICE money can oroDuGE ||| 5 See a THE OWEN ACETYLENE GAS GENERATOR —Absolutely —quires no more care than a small hand lamp. —g enerator Michigan that has been granted —a permit by the UNDERWRIT- —ERS’ INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. —For full information and prices —address the manufacturers, Geo. F. Owen & Go. °see,feris* automatic. 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