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Trade supplied by : Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., G’d Rapid ‘And Wholesale Druggists of Detroit and Chicago. t sells ALBERT COYE & SON, DEALERS IN AWNINGS 2 TENTS Horse and Wagon Covers, Oiled Clothing, ‘ Feed Bags, Wide Ducks, etc. Flags & Banners made to order. 73 CANAL ST., - GRAND RAPIDS. PRIME JUST STARTING o_o eile | Will find everything they want JUDD cw CO., JOBBERS of SADDLERY HARDWARE And Full Line Winter Goods. 102 CANAL STREET. EATON & LYON, Importers, Jobbers and Retailers of BOOKS, Stationery & Sundries 20 and 22 (Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. OFFICE SUPPLIES, Geo. A. Hall & Co. STATIONERS, 299 MONROE ST., - GRAND RAPIDS. We have just purchased a large invoice of "PLANK ROAD PLUG Send us a Trial Order. Spring Chicken, Moxie and Eclipse always in stock. OLNEY, SHIELDS & CO, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Belknap Wagon & Sleigh Co. MANUFACTURERS OF BELKNAP’S PATENT SLEIGHS, Business and Pleasure Sleighs, Farm Sleighs, Logging Sleighs. Lumbermen’s and River Tools. We carry a large stock of material, and have every 2 £ facility for making first-class Sleighs of ail kinds. Shop Cor. Front and First Sts., Grand Rapids. EDMUND B, DIKEMAN, THE— GREAT WATCH MAKER, —AND—_ JTHwW BELER. 44 CANAL STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. GUSTAVE A. WOLF, Attorney. Over Fourth National Bank. Telephone 407. COMMERCIAL LAW & COLLECTIONS. a K . Stop That Book-Keeping. The successful merchant of to-day is always on the alert for the latest designs to please his pai- rons. $0 we say to Merchants, Book-Keeping, and use the TALLIAFERRO Coupon Credit Book. 7 to their patrons that they are dishonest. faithful of errors, discontent and expense. Sample copy 10 cts. in postage stamps. Address J. TALLIAFERRO, A 1933 McGee Street. stop that otnave no idea how it will revolutionize your business; customers are delighted with them, avd when once used by the merchant, they never reiurn te the old thread-worn pass book to prove Invest 2. few dollars in Coupon Credit Books, give them a fair trial, you can easily return to the old method; nsas City, Mo. LUDWIG WINTERNITZ, STATE AGENT FOR Fermentum| 106 Kent Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. TELEPHONE 566. Grocers, bakers and others can secure the agency for their town on this Yeast by applying to above address. None genuine unless it bears above label. whips must be closed out A large stock of cheap USE Polishina! The Best Furniture Finish WHIPS before Jan. 1, 1887. We ee must Change our business. Prices on some 50 per cent. below combi- nation. Call or address G. Roys & Co. 2 Pearl St. GRAND RAPIDS. HAIN We carry ail’ line of Seeds of every variety, both for field and garden. Parties in want should write to or see the In the Market. Try it, and make your Furniture look GRAND RAPIDS GRAIN AND SEED C0. FRESH and NEW. 71 CANAL STREET. For sale by all Druggists. HAZELTINE & PERKINS DRUG CO., Grand Rapids, Mich. The CELEBRATED EMERY $3 SHOE MANUFACTURED BY HATCH & EMERY, Chicago and Boston, D. G. KENYON, Traveling Salesman, 227 Jefferson Street, - Grand Rapids, Mich. ORGANIZATION OUTEIES. Full outfits for the Collection Depart- ment of a Business Men’s Association, con- taining all the late improvements, supplied STEAM LAUNDRY, 43 and 45 Kent Street. STANLEY N. ALLEN, Proprietor. WE DO ONLY FIRST-CLASS WORK AND USE NO CHEMICALS Orders by Mail and Express Promptly At- tended to. to order for $11. The outfit comprises: 1,000 Notification Sheets, for member's use, 500 Record Blanks, 500 Association Notification Sheets, and 500 Envelopes. Money can be sent by draft, post-office or express order. Fuller & Stowe Company, 49 Lyon Street, - Grand Rapids, Mith. A FOUL PLOT. The Exploits of a Private Detective in Cit- izen’s Clothes. Alfred B. Tozer iu Saturday Mail. Private letter from James Ledger, manu- facturer, to Thomas Cuff, Chief of Police, Middletown: My DEAR Sir—I fear that all is not well in this locality. As you are undoubtedly aware, I have large property interests here, which, by reason of their remoteness from the business center of the city, are virtually without police protection. In ordinary, times, relying upon the many friendly ex- pressions of opinion reported from my em- ployees in the factory, I should feel entire- ly safe, but no one can accurately predict where labor agitation will break out next, and I must confess that I do not feel secure in my possesions here. I am credibly in- formed that my men are holding secret meetings at least one evening in each week, and that mysterious packages which resem- ble firearms are being quietly conveyed to their rendezvous. The suspicious which I thns freely express to you may be merely the suspicions of a nervous old man, whose love for the accumulations of a life-time has led him astray, but, after all, I am resolved to be on the safe side. Can you send me at once a private detective in citizen’s clothes? You understand that he must be dis- creet as to his own conversations, yet suffi- ciently cunning to set my men talking. I desire him to find his way into their most secret thoughts, as well as into their most secret councils, in order that I may be fully posted in regard to the future, as well as carefully guarded against the evils of the present. Do not send a meniber of your own force. Every man you have must be known to some of my employees. Perhaps you had better advertise for a discreet man for a secret mission. Instruct him, above all things, to reveal his business here to no one—not even to me. The reports to me must come through you. Of course the pay will be most liberal, ‘ Yours respectfully, JAMES LEDGER. Advertisement in the Middletown Trib- une: WaANtTED—A discreet young man for a secret mission. A stranger who has had experience in the detective line preferred. Apply at once to the Chief of Police. Letter, via. underground railway, from Clara Ledger to Frank Wright: My DEAR FrANK—I could not meet you ir the orchard last evening as agreed, and I have been perfectly wretched all day. Papa absolutely forbade my leaving the house. I presume I shall be confined to my own room next. I have every reason to be- lieve, however, that he is still unaware of your presence here. It would be just awful if he should discover that you have followed us here from Long Branch. You must be very careful, for papa would surely send me away were he to Jearn that I am again re- ceiving attentions from you. Poor Papa! He is dreadfully worried over the labor troubles, and I actually think he isfearful of a strike or riot or something awful taking place here. Among the letters on his pri- vate table this morning was one addressed to the Chief of Police. From what I heard him say yesterday, I think he has sent for a private detective. Be at the old place to- night. Yours as ever, CLARA. Private telegram from Thomas Cuff to James Ledger: DEAR Srr—Your special order received and promptly filled. The assistance you desire ought to arrive sometime to-morrow. Yours, THOMAS CUFF. Private letter from James Ledger to Thomas Cuff: Dear Sim—Your telegram — received. Many thanks for your promptness. I have been on the street all day studying faces and trying to select from the strangers about the works the man you would be like- ly to send on sucha mission. I think I have discovered him. I am glad that he is here, for the developments of the past twenty- four hours add greatly to my anxiety. While I write something unusual is going on in a vacant room in an unoceupied house on the outskirts of the works. It is my be- lief that explosives are being tested, for now and then a red light, which the cur- tains are too meager to conceal, flashes up at the window. I suppose you have ready means of communicating with your man. For God’s sake, warn him to be diligent. Several boxes supposed to contain muskets arrived here to-day and were mysteriously carted away. If possible, find out who shipped them. Yours, JAMES LEDGER. P. S.—11 p. m.—From my window, just gil heard voices in the orchard. The ves of my daughter and myself may be included in the plot which is daily thicken- ing around us. I have no longer the least doubt that a desperate game is being played here. Perhaps you had better instruct your man to have an eye to my private residence. Yours, J. L. Private letter via. underground railway from Frank Wright to Miss Clara Ledger: My Dear CuARA—Forgive me if you were disappointed. I was unexpectedly called away last evening, and returned too late for our appointment in the orchard. You can imagine how miserable I am. Here we are within a few blocks of each other, and yet I am furbidden to read in your ten- der eyes the love [ know you feel for me. How much longer is this to last? You are not happy in the life you are leading. Why can’t you come to me at once. Your father may be right in regard to the threatened labor trouble there, and your dear life may even now bein peril. I hear sullen mut- terings of discontent among the men, and secret meetings are being held and firearms are being shipped to this point under cover. When shall.I see you again? Yours, FRANK. Private letter from James Ledger to Thomas Cuff: DEAR Srr—How ean I thank you for the discrimination used in selecting the private detective I ordered? Since my intimation to you that it might be well for him to keep an eye of my residence, I have felt his presence continually. At midnight, last night, Iam sure I saw him standing meo- tionless by a tree in the orchard. He shall be rewarded beyond his most ambitious ex- pectations. My daughter Clara also seems to feel the same sense of security. A day or two ago the poor girl could searcely find courage to leave the house unattended. Now, I frequently see her walking alone in the orchard and garden long after the servants have retired for the night. There is nothing new regarding the threatened strike, except that a broken bundle at the freight house yesterday revealed several disguises of a highly suspicious character. Is it possible for you to ascertain the name of the person who ships these goods? Yours, JAMES LEDGER. Letter, via. underground railway, from Clara to Frank: My Dear Franx—I am almost fright- ened this morning when I remember what I consented to in the orchard last night. How can I marry you privately, and without papa’s consent? Poor papa! How worried he is over the labor agitation! I hear him walking his room night after night. Ought we not to wait until this dreadful strain is lifted from his mind? Yours as ever, CLARA. Letter, via. old route from Frank to Clara: My Dariinc—We had so much to say to each other last night that I neglected an- swering your question, and I will do so now by asking one. Will you marry me the in- stant you believe the labor troubles to be set- tled? Once married, your father will for- give us. My fortune and my social position are equal to his own. His rejection of me at Long Branch was one of his whims. Yours, FRANK. Letter from James Ledger to Thomas Cuff: My DEAR Sin—Notwithstanding the vig- ilance of your officer am uneasy. Groups of men gather in the streets evenings and converse in low tones, never failing to dis- perse whenever any one approaches. I don’t like the looks of it. Remember that [ have received no report from your man. Please send me by early mail to-morrow a synopsis of his communications to you. JAMES LEDGER. Note from Clara to Frank: My DEAR ONE— Yes. CLARA. Note from Frank to Clara: DARLING—You will find a close carriage at the back garden gate at nine to-night. In haste, FRANK. Telegram from Thomas Cuff to James Ledger: DEAR Sirn—You were much mistaken in the temper of your men. They are private- ly rehearsing for a military drama. TiromAs CUFF. Telegram from James Ledger to Thomas Cuff: Srr—I was also much mistaken in the temper of your confounded detective in plain clothes. Ie eloped with my daughter last night. JAMES LEDGER. Telegram from the same to the same, one week later: Come down and dine with your special mission young man and his wife. Yours truly, JAMES LEDGER. i cecaciees Put to Good Use. ‘““‘T’ve been hunting ‘all over the room for a hairpin,” said a young lady to her newly married friend, ‘“‘and I couldn’t find a sin- gle one to save me.” “Of course you couldn’t, my dear,” was the sympathetic reply, ‘‘l’m married now, you know.” ‘And what has that to do with it?” was the incredulous query. ‘Everything, my dear,” was the reply. ‘‘My husband straightens them all out for pipe cleaners.” The Necessity for Mercantile Organizatior. From the Pentwater News. In this country the right of individuals to organize for mutual advantage, protection and benefit is unquestioned. Such organi- zations exist throughout the length and breadth of the land. The farmers a few years ago instituted the association of Grangers, and so far as our observation goes, as a class or as individuals, they were improved by the meetings. We notice that it was not a great while after a farmer be- came a Granger before he began to exhibit an accurate knowledge of markets, freights, and the things which influence them for or against his interest. This educational re- sult also made their deal with business men more pleasant and harmonious, as they now understood what they did not before, the steps necessary to a final realization on their products. Then there is the organization for the same purpose of the laboring men, under the name of Knights of Labor. No one will deny that this institution has done much to elevate and dignity labor, improve the condition of working men everywhere, and create a respect for the organization. Through this the turbulent, socialistic and anarchistic elements are controlled easily during periods of excitement until reason assumes sway, when’ the authority of gov- ernment seems powerless. It is our con- viction that the educationary methods of this institution will yet lead to the harmon- ious union of labor and capital on a basis that will be recognized by both as just and equitable to the other. Business men, although in the greatest need, have been the last to seek the benefits of organization for mutual benefit, and even now, wnlike other organizations, they do not use it to secure special advantages in prices, to do away with competition, or even to lesson it. The only benefit sought by them is protection from dead-beats. The class referred to are those to be found in every community, who secure credit at one house until the merchant in self-defense re- fuses.further accommodation, and they then go to a rival house, do the same there, and so on from one place to another, leaving in their train scores of victims. They laugh at you when you talk legal process, and in- sult when pay is asked. There is no reme- dy against this class except by organization and concert of action, This is the purpose of the O. B. M. A. Not to oppress or hu- miliate an honest man. Not to distress the really unfortunate. Not to blacken - with opprobrium the name of any indiyidual who is disposed to be honest; but only to reach the class who through dishonest motive, or by almost criminal negligence of duty prey upon the business community. Now, as to the method of this organiza- tion in dealing with debtors. The member who has one on his books that he cannot collect from, notifies him with the Associa- tion’s blank of the amount of indebtedness and requesting an adjustment with fifteen days. If settlement is not made he is re- ported to the Executive Board, who, in turn, notify him to appear before the Board with- in fifteen days and show canse why he should not pay the claim. If he fails to ap- pear, or the Board after hearing both sides think he should pay, he is then black-listed and every member of the Association noti- fied, and he cannot afterwards obtain credit of any member until after the claim is set- tled and his name removed. The proceed- ings are all fair, just and equitable, and the workings of the Association will have no effect whatever on any man whose course of dealing is honest and square. Those who kick against the organization must see in it some danger to their methods of busi- ness. >> He Was Modest, but a Good Traveler. From the Chicago Herald. “Tt doesn’t sound nice to say so, but it is a fact, that the Lake Shore folks were aw- fully glad when a certain man died in Buffalo the other day,” said a conductor chattily. “'There’s quite a story about that case, and I guess I’ll have to tell it to you. The man’s name was Talbot. About twelve years ago Talbot saved a train from going into a wash- out near his farm, and of course the com- pany felt very grateful. P. P. Wright— Wright was then superintendent of the Buffalo division—-sent for him and loaded him with thanks for himself and the com- pany. Talbot modestly declined a money present of $500, but said he didn’t object when Wright proposed making out for him a pass good for the remainder of his life. While Wright was writing out the pass Tal- bot inquired: . ‘Say, Mr. Wright, have you any objec- tions to making that read good for me and a friend? I may want to take a friend up to Cleveland with me sometime to see an uncle of mine.’ “Wright was so full of gratitude that he couldn’t object to anything, and the man got his pass, good for himself and friend, and it was afterward sent on to headquar- ters and countersigned by the president and general passenger agent. ‘Well, now what do you think? For more than ten years that man Talbot has been riding constantly been Buffalo and Chicago, Buifalo and Cleveland, or Buffalo and To- ledo. He was never alone. He always had a ‘‘friend” with him. The friend was us- ually some commercial traveler. In short, Talbot had made railroad riding his regular business. He made arrangements with var- ious wholesale and jobbing houses to carry their men, and booked his engagements months ahead, sometimes. When these failed he picked up stray passengers here and there. After paying his sleeping car and other expenses he had $6 or 38 a day left as clear profit, and out of these profits he managed to amass a snug little fortune. He tried to use his pass on the limited ex- press, but the company wouldn’t have it. In fact, they wanted to refuse to carry him altogether, but their lawyer concluded that the suit for damages would be too expen- sive. Talbot is dead, now, though, greatly to the regret of several traveling men.” _ -—e-_ ——- The Selection of Perfumes. From the N. Y. Tribune. “You haven't a cultivated said a manufacturer of perfumes ina large store down-town to who admitted that he could not remember that his nose had ever been subjected to any particularly invigorating process, but he asserted that he had perfect confidence in his ability to pick out just what he wanted. “That is the trouble with almost every one,” continued the dealer, ‘‘who attempts to select 2 perfume wen he is not used to it. That man who has just left here will not be satisfied with his purchase the next time he takes a smell of it beeause he will not find it be what he expected. After a nose that has not been raised in the business smells four or five samples of cologne, the flavor of each will linger in the nostrils and then a inferior and poorer odor, if intro- duced to these lingering scents, in almost every case will form a pleasing combination that is thought to be satisfactory. For the time being it will be, but afterwards the compounder of colognes will be called a fraud. As a matter of experiment I have placed the same kind of cologne in twelve bottles labelled differently, and have people take a smell of all the bottles and detect the resemblance of each one to the flower men- tioned on the label. Again, I have seen noses so acute that they could pick out from a combination of odor each ingredient and rarely would any be missed. This is a won- derful thing, but the nose can be trained to do it, and the colognemaker must have the faculty in order to make up any kind of cologne from a given sample. This ex- plains the method by which the famous colognes are imitated, and a dealer can hardly start a new brand on the market be- fore every one in the business is making the same thing. nose,” a customer, —i-9- -<-— Grand Haven Joins the State Association GRAND HAVEN, Dee. 6, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: Dear Srr—Enclosed please find $5.20, as per capita dues of the Grand Haven B. M. A., as we are all in favor of joining the State Association. We think it a good thing. Do we get more than one copy of the State notification sheet? A good many members would like to have them for ref- erence. Let us know in regard to this matter and oblige. Yours respectfully, Frep A. HUuNTTy, Sec’y G. H. B. M. A. ee A Wrong Report. CADILLAC, Dee. 7, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DreAr Srrm—Corresponding for a news- paper is altogether out of my line of busi- ness, but some malicious liar has started a rumor to the effect that Wilcox Bros., of this city, have placed a chattel mortgage on their stock, prompted either by jealousy or for the pure interest of injuring their credit. As there are no grounds for such a rumor, I will ask you, in their behalf, space in your valuable paper to refute it. Yours truly, J. C. McADAM. > > = Can “Beat”? Anything. From the Detroit Free Press. “Ts there a colored man around here who can beat a carpet?” asked a citizen of a whitewasher at the market yesterday. “T reckon dat pusson ober dar’ kin do it, sah.” ' “Ts he professional?” He’s beat two three saloons an’ his wife, an’ I reckon he kin git away wid a ea’pet.” “Yes, sah. groceries, a Sih gl alee ete The New Remedy. Mrs. Muldoon—‘'Mrs. Muleahey, have you heard the great rimidy for hydrophoby?” Mrs. Muleahey—‘‘No, faith. Phat is it?” Mrs. Muldoon—*‘Plasteur of Paris, begor- ra.” lala ce The Saturday Mail calls attention to the fact that section one of the city nuisance or- dinance provides that no merchant, clerk or other person shall solicit patronage for their places of business from the door or on or off the door-step of said places of business, nor shall they entice people into their places of business, for the purpose of showing goods, nor shall they accost persons upon the sidewalk in front of their places of business. ‘There are very few arrests under this section, and yet in some parts of the city the solicitations of would-be salesmen approach actual impudence. 77 ae ee Th Michigan Tradesman. A JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE Mercantile and Mannfacturing Interests of the State. BE. A. STOWE, Editor. Terms $1 a year in advance, postage paid. Advertising rates made known on application. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1886. Grand Rapids Traveling Men’s Association. President, L. M: Mills; Vice-President, 8. A. Sears; Sec- retary and Treasurer, Geo, H. Seymour; Board of Di- rectors, H. 8. Robertson, Geo. F. Owen, J. N. Brad- ford, A. B. Cole and Wm. Logie. ge Subscribers and others, when writing to advertisers. will confer a favor on the pub- lishers by mentioning that they saw the adver- tisement in the columns of this paper. CUTTING PRICES AND THE REM- EDY. The merchants of Hastings are more or less concerned over an exhibition of bad faith on the part of a certain dry goods and grocery firm there. The firm in question signed the call for a meeting to organize an association, but failed to complete the agreement by joining the association when the time arrived. Instead of acting as they had agreed;jto, they began misrepresenting the objects of the association, asserting that it was formed for the purpose of ‘‘putting up prices,” whereas the tendency of all associa- tions is to reduce profits in just the propor- tion that losses are lessened. They at- tempted to make capital for themselves by representing that they were the only con- cern not in the ‘‘monopoly,” as they face- tiously refer to it, and current report gives them the credit of employing men to circu- late around among the farmers for the pur- pose of misrepresenting the association and applauding their megnanimous action in “standing by the farmers.” Such a cam- paign, re-enforced with flaming announce- ments of cut prices in the local papers, has resulted in the firm’s securing a large vol- ume of trade. The cuts are mostly made on groceries, with the explanation that the losses in that department are more than made up by the extra prices charged for dry goods and boots and shoes. Such a policy would not attract an average business man, but is sufficiently gauzy to allure a certain class of purchasers who are too apt to be influenced by flashy announcements of cut prices,and to think that because one articlefis sold cheap it necessarily follows that every- thing is sold proportionately low. This class, which is luckily in the minority, has been attracted by the double dealing of the firm in question and patronized the house very liberally, giving the other merchants some grounds for the belief that a certain portion of their regular patronage would naturally find its way to the opposition establishment. In order to circumvent the opposition and retain their trade, they began a system of cutting prices, meeting the quo- tationss of their opponents, and in many cases “going them one better.” And there is where the merchants made a fatal mistake. While it is sometimes true that it is neces- sary to fight fire with fire, the occasion for such extreme measures seldom occurs in mercantile life. If, instead of meeting the prices of cutters and slashers—prices often below the first cost of the articles quoted— merchants would pursue the opposite course, they would eventually bring about a revul- sion in public sentiment on the question of cutting. For years, Grand Rapids has been cursed with one of the worst cutters in the State—a man who has aped the policy and stolen the advertising style of Hull Bros., but who has not carried a stock of liquors, — as Hull Bros. do—on which to ‘‘get even.” Instead of meeting his prices, the grocers of Grand Rapids have used this argument with their trade: ‘‘Yes, you can get your goods cheaper at the place you mention, but that man cannot sell goods at the prices he advertises without either losing money or giving second grade goods. We don’t pro- pose to do either. We won’t sell anything but standard goods, and when we can’t do business at a profit we shall give it up.” The result of this sort of argument has been that every merchant has kept his regular line of customers, because they realized the correctness of his conclusions. The cutter keeps on advertising goods at slaughter prices, but everyone has come to understand that the goods are on a par with the prices asked. Meantime the cutter has gained such a reputation for handling glucose sugars and seconds canned goods, that he cannot sell a standard article for a standard price, because no one would believe that he ever had an honest article in his estab- lishment. Tue TRADESMAN does not wish to be considered as interfering with the business methods of its Hastings patrons, but it was appealed to for advice in the premises and the above areall the remarks it has to offer. By meeting the cutter’s prices, you virtually admit that the cutter is right, and your trade have good reason for thinking that you have swindled them most outrageously in the past. In no position is consistency more needed than in the man who stands behind the counter and anyone who lays himself open to the charge of being incon- sistent, loses the respect of the community. And in losing that he loses the trade which is most worth having—the patronage of the conscientious and the well-informed. eS SERMON IN A NUTSHELL. A long-time patron of Tur TRADESMAN thus announces the following unwelcome intelligence: I had rather acquaint you of the fact my- self that I have been compelled—or thought _I was compelled—to give a chattel mortgage, than to have you find it out through any other channel. I attribute my present embarassment to buying too largely, in anticipation of a brisk fall trade, and giving too much credit. ' The italics are supplied for the purpose of emphasizing the causes of nine-tenths of all the failures which occur. ‘‘Buying too large- ly and giving too much credit” are rocks on which the majority of commercial ventures are stranded, and wise is the pilot who is able to hold his craft away from these hidden dangers. Zach. Chandler’s favorite maxim was “Claim everything and concede nothing,” and the Retail Grocers’ Advocate seems to have adopted the same policy as regards Michigan. Smith Barnes contributed cer- tain suggestions to the Committee on Con- stitution of the Michigan Business Men’s Association, all of which were incorporated in the platform. Now the Advocate claims they were stolen from that paper, which THE TRADESMAN doubts, as Mr. Barnes is not given to appropriating other men’s ideas, much less the ideas of @ paper which is ab- solutely characterless. The business men of Traverse City have spent months in study- ing up a desirable rating system, and have finally gotten it into operation, THE TRADESMAN described the system somewhat at length, when lo! The Advocate claimed the system as its own. The Advocate also claims all the eredit attached to the organi- zation of a State Association here in Mich- igan because it suggested the idea a year or so after hundreds of Michigan workers began laying the foundation for the magnificent superstructure which now commemorates their labors. The man who accomplishes nothing himself findS secret satisfaction in claiming the work of others, but such claims do not ‘set well” on the stomachs of those who have toiled early and late to secure the results. The policy of the Advocate has been marked by sloth, deceit and hypocrisy, rendering it an unsafe guide for anyone who might be so foolish as to place any reli- ance on its utterances. To those who think that there is no profit in the creamery business, THE TRADESMAN commends a perusal of the letter from J. M. Crossman, the Williamston butter manufac- turer, published in another column. Mr. Crossman expended $4,500 in the construc- tion and equipment of his factory. During the six months in which the factory was in operation, he produced a trifle over 40,000 pounds of butter, which was disposed of at an average price, of 25 cents per pound, making the total receipts about $10,000. He bought 39,000 gauges of cream, at an average price of 16 cents per guage, or $6,240, and paid 5 cents per pound for making and selling—$2,000. Thetotal expense—$8,240 —substracted from the total receipts—$10,- 000—leaves a comfortable balance of $1,760 as the profits on six months’ business, on an investment of $4,500. Let those who assert that there is no money in the cream- ery business read Mr. Crossinan’s letter and forever after ‘‘hold their peace.” The factory dairy season is now practi- cally closed, and the ledgers of most of the operators show gratifying balances. The drought, of course, curtailed the product of both butter and cheese to a large extent, variously estimated at from 20 to 33 per cent., but as the drought was general all over the country, prices went up in an even greater degree than the product decreased. This held the gross receipts up to about the usual figure and increased the profits very materially. Looked at from this distance, the outlook for next season is exceedingly favorable, as the market will be practically bare of both butter and cheese long before grass grows again. As Tur TRADESMAM goes to press, the Allegan Circuit Court is trying the case of the Polander who was arrested at the in- stance of E. W. Pickett, the Hilliards cheese manufacturer, for sending watered milk to the factory. The fellow was convicted in justice court, and fined $10 and costs. He then appealed to the Circuit, and the result of the trial is looked forward to with much interest. The evidence against the defend- ant is wholly circumstantial, no one having been able to discover him in the act of adul- terating the milk, but the prosecution think that their case is sufficiently strong to secure the conviction of the Polander. Beware of the oily-tongued harrangue of the rascal who is soliciting money for al- leged membership in the ‘United States Dealers’ Protective Association and Mer- cantilec Agency.” Merchants would do well to keep a pair of stoga boots in readiness for him. Should he visit some localities known to THE TRADESMAN, he will be presented with the contents of a feather pil- low and a bucket of tar, applied in the most approved manner. The complete list of the various brands in use by th manufacturers of rubber boots and shoes, published this week, is from the Boot and Shoe Recorder, one of the most valuable journals of the kind in the country. The Recorder, unlike most of the shoe papers, gets down to the level of the retailer, instead of bending every energy to please the jobber and manufac- turer. The result is a weekly journal of seventy-five pages. The Secretary of the Oceana County Busi- ness Men’s Association hits the nail square- ly on the head when he asserts that the collection department of an asssociation ’ “gives results which statements, persuasion, and even law will not bring.” This state- ment will readily be corroborated by the members of every association which has been organized long enough to give the collection feature a fair trial. e The work of organization has received a promising accession in the shape of the Gro- cer and Bytcher, a weekly journal issued in the interest of the Detroit Retail Grocers’ and Trade Union Association. THE TRADES- MAN welcomes the new aspirant for public favor, aud trusts it will receive a hearty re- ception all along the line. AMONG THE TRADE. GRAND RAPIDS GOSSIP. H. Pangborn has engaged in the grocery business at Blanchard. Arthur Meigs & Co. furnished the stock. E. F. Hiler has re-engaged in the gio- cery business at Fruitport. Arthur Meigs & Co. furnished the stock. John Vander Mei, grocer on Grandville avenue, has been closed on chattel mort- gage by Hawkins & Perry. John Kraagenbelt has engaged in general tiade at the corner of Butterworth avenue and Veto street. P. Steketee & Sons fur- nished the dry goods. Fox & Bradford have enlarged their of- fice by throwing the whole front portion of their store into one room, which will serve the double purpose of an office and show room. They have closed out their entire stock of tobaccos and have “re-arranged their cigar stock. Chas. F. Cobb, Secretary of the partially defunt Hoptonic Co., has nearly completed the organization of a new company at Chi- cago, which will purchase the plant, trade- marks and book accounts of the old com- pany and continue the business on a more extensive scale. AROUND THE STATE. Ralph L. Mann has opened a variety store at Marshall. C. Slaght, general dealer at Mears, has removed to Hart. Giles W. Long succeeds Long Bros. in the grocery business at Clio. Moon & Goodrich succeed O. N. Moon in the drug business at Fenwick. Crane & Torrey succeed O. S. Chapman in the grocery business at Albion. Jernstadt & Delbeck succeed John Jern- stadt in general trade at Woodville. A. H. Smith sueceeds Lawrence & Smith in the grocery business at Ypsilanti. H. D. Storms succeeds Clement & Storms in the grocery business at Plainwell. Jno. M. Church, of the grocery firm of Fleming & Church, St. Louis, is dead. Cole & Cole, the Climax general dealers, have bought out Mr. Betts, the merchant at West Leroy. Frank Finout, late of Battle Creek, has en- gaged in the grocery and boot and shoe bus- iness at Climax. He is a brother of L. E. Finout, harness dealer at Climax. Chas. Broas & Co., the Detroit boot and shoe jobbing house, have assigned to Geo. H. Burt, of Boston. Chas. Broas, clothing dealer at’ Lansing, has assigned to the same person. E. Wilson and John Gilmore have formed a copartnership and engaged in the drug and and grocery business at Stanwood, pur- chasing the stock formerly owned by Tucker & Northrop. B. J. & R. Vaneklasen have purchased. a business lot at Zeeland, on which they will erect a’ brick store building next season. They will occupy it with a stock of furni- ture and boots and shoes. Leszeznski Bros., general dealers at Os- coda and Sand Beach, have been foreclosed by Edson, Moore & Co., of Detroit,*‘on a $15,000 chattel mortgage, and other debts make their liabilities $20,000. Assets will not exceed the first-named sum. MANUFACTURING MATTERS. David F. Kenney has opened a boiler shop at Ionia. Wm. Bamber succeeds Proctor & Bamber in the foundry and planing mill business at Mt. Pieasant. C. D. Stuart, the Otsego chair manufac- turer, proposes to put himself in a position to avoid a strike by discharging all the Knights of Labor in his employ. STRAY FACTS. G. DeBruin has opened a saloon at Zee- land. : Peck & Co. are putting in a lunch coun- ter at their store at Walton. KE. J. Mather succeeds A. R. Mather in the banking business at Lakeview. Burk & Densmore succeed Trunk & Rob- inson in the meat business at Mecosta. John Spohn succeeds Spohn & Vander- hook in the harness business at Allegan. Yeakey & Williams, meat dealers at Mar- tin, have dissolved, Yeakey succeeding. Williams will engage in the meat business at Kalkaska. The assets of Wm. B. Ames, the Hudson bankrupt, foot up to $5,000, while the lia- bilities are is excess of $9,000. The First National Bank of Concord will surrender its charter and re-organize under the State banking law, with the same officers as at present. A. R. Close, harness dealer at Sherman, has purchased A. J. Hartman’s livery busi- ness, at that place, and will continue both branches of business under his own name. . The Big Rapids Herald talks as follows of aman who has several very warm. friends among the jobbing trade of this market; | Capt. Oleson has been placed in charge of the property known as the old brewery, recently leased by the Muskegon Brewing Co. R. S. Jackson, retiring. superintendent of the Burdick and Rose & Lovell street car. lines at Kalamazoo, who goes to Caledonia to engage in flour milling, says the two street car lines named cost for running ex- penses during the past ten months $1,258.16 more than they earned. Muskegon News: The inventory of the Truesdell stock has been completed. The creditors held an ‘‘executive” session last night to discuss the situation. It was ru- mored ‘‘unofficially” that such arrang- ments would be made that the sale of the stock would be entrusted to the Truesdells and that they will close it out. This, héw- ever, lacks confirmation. A. E. Kelsey, a leading dry goods mer- chant of Three Rivers, has beef taken to the Kalamazoo Asylum, being very violent and suffering from what is supposed to be softening of the brain. He was a few weeks ago placed in a private inebriate asylum in New York, for treatment, but his trouble having taken an insane turn he has been disposed of as above stated. ‘An East Saginaw dispatch conveys the following information: ‘*Through the ef- forts of the Business Men’s Association, a special daily local train between the Sagi- naws and Grayling, on the Michigan Cen- tral road, was put on this morning, called the ‘‘Merchant’s Express.” This gives mer- chants and others in seventeen towns on the line four and one-half hours for business here, anda big trade is anticipated by our wholesale dealers in consequence.” Sa lec ’ Purely Personal. R. Weertman, the Zeeland baker, was in town last week. S. Kopf, of the firm of Nelson & Kopf, manufacturers of table slides at Pentwater, was in town Monday on his way to Detroit. E. Densmore is in New York, working up an export trade on His patent veneer house. His patent cement is proving so impervious to water that he is receiving flattering offers for the sale of the patent. W. S. Coleman for the past fourteen months buyer and manager for the Gunn Hardware Co., has voluntarily severed his connection with that concern and engaged with Foster, Stevens & Co. as assistant to Buyer Philbrick. Mr. Coleman is a worker from Workville and will prove a valuable accession to his new employers. A Piersanm correspondent writes as fol- lows: ‘The traveling man with the ele- phantine voice has been in the habit of playing practical jokes on an old fellow here, 73 years of age. He attempted to tamper with the old fellow’s clothing Sat- urday, when the latter clinched him and laid him down in the mud, capping the cli- max by washing his face with snow. We wouldn’t have you put this in the paper about Hawkins for a million dollars, but consider it a duty to inform you of the facts.” oe OO The Gripsack Brigade. Harry Gilham, traveling representative for Leggitt & Myers, has gone to Oswego, Kansas, to spend the holidays with his wife. An Otsego correspondent writes: E. R. Conrad is negotiating for a situation as traveling salesman for a wholesale liquor house in Detroit and spent several days of this week in that city. Frank Blakeslee is spending his holiday vacation with friends at Binghamton, N.Y., the usual route being taken this week by Cass Bradford; the latter’s route being taken by book-keeper W. B. Sweet. The Board of Trustees of the Grand Rap- ids Traveling Men’s Association met Satur- day evening and sent out 600 invitations to the third annual social party, to be held at the Ionia street armory, on Friday evening, December 30. Members or friends of the traveling fraternity who fail to receive invi- tations are invited to come, just the same as though their names were not overlooked. ————> + “No Money in the Creamery Business.” * WILLIAMSTON, Dee. 10. E, A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Str—I have just closed my cream- ery for this year. I did not start until the middle of June, hence did not do as well as would otherwise have been the case. All my patrons are pleased, however, and they are free to assert that instead of 300 cows, I shall have the cream from 2,000 cows next season. Agreeable to your request, I fill out and return the blank report you sent me. You will see that the showing made is by no means discouraging. On a total investment for plant and appliances of $4,500, I have produced $10,000 worth of butter ata total expense of $8,240, leaving a margin of $1,760. I am sure these figures are accurate, as 1 have kept a strict cash account with my creamery, the same as if I was managing it for another man. Yours truly, J. M. CROSSMAN. _ OS Miscellaneous Dairy Notes. Lakeview is talking creamery. MISCELLANEOUS. Advertisements of 25 words or less inserted in this column at the rate of 25 cents per week, or = cents for three weeks. Advance pay- ment. ’ Advertisements directing that answers be sent in care of this office must be accompanied e! 25 cents extra, to cover expense of postage, etc. OR RENT—Desirable corner store, in good residence locality, suitable tor grocery or general trade. Good living rooms over store, Rent, reasonable. Enquire at 83 South Division street, Grand Rapids. 169tf OR SALE—A two-story store, 22x58, almost new, second floor done off and tenanted. Sell goods in store if desired. Good place for dry goods and groceries. Ina good farm- ingcountry. For particulars, address C. E. Clapp, Martin, Allegan Co , Mich , where store is located. 170* 7 ANTED-—Situation by a young man ina grocery or general store. Four years’ experience. Bestof references. Address, H., Box 354, Fremont, Mich. 170* OR SALE—At Howard City, planing mill, sash, door and blind factory, in complete running order. New 50-horse-power engine, good boiler, new solid two-story building on R. R. track. Will be sold ata bargain. Price and terms of Geo. McDowell, Howard City, Mich. 166-: Ko’ SALE—Completely equipped machine shop. with good-paying patronage. Big bonus offered for locating in a neighboring town. Address, for particulars, J. H. Dean, 99 Ottawa st., Grand Rapids, Mich. 167tf F YOU WANT—To get into business, to sell your business, to secure additional capital, to get a situation, if you have anything for sale or want to buy anything, advertise in the Miscellaneous Column of THE TRADESMAN. A twenty-five word advertisement costs but 25 cents a week or 50 cents for three weeks. MOSELEY BROS. ——WHOLESALE—— DEEDS, FRUITS, OYSTERS, Ana Produce. 26, 28,50 and 82 OTTAWA ST., G’D RAPIDS. Too Particular. Man (to friend)—-I have a supreme con- tempt for that fellow Johnson. Friend—Why so? Man—Because he played me a contempti- ble trick. I took him a petition the other day— Friend—And he refused to sign it, eh? Man—Oh, no, but he insisted upon read- ing it before he put his name down. Belong to Opposite Sides. First broker’s boy—What Johnnie? Second broker’s boy—My pa is a bull. F. B. B.—And what is your ma? S. B. B.—My ma? Idunno. Oh, yes— hold on. 1saw her-when she was dressed to go out to a party last evening, and I guess she must be a bare. —— -- The December number of The Office is re- ceived. It is a practical journal for busi- ness men, accountants and office men. It contains some able articles and excellent suggestions, and its value to office men is all out of proportion to the nominal price of $1 ayear. It is published by the Office Company, 205 Broadway, New York. is your pa, J. T. Bell & Co., whole- sale Fruit and Commis- sion Merchants, at Hast Saginaw, offer their busi- ness for sale. Wish to go south.” Sales for 1886, $100,000. Will sell rea- sonably. j. T, BELL & 0, Kast Saginaw, Mich. WM. L. ELLIS & CO. BRAND baltimore Oysters Wholesale Denot, B. F. EMERY, STATE MANAGER, 37 Canal St, - Grand Rapids. FAIRTEL & KRAUSE, DEALERS IN rzides, Furs -=<« Tallow, Prompt returns made on Consignments. 1183 Canal St., Grand Rapids. Wall Paper 2 Window Shades At Manufacturers’ Prices. SAMPLES TO THE TRADE ONLY. House and Store Shades Made to Order. 68 MONROE STREET, GRAND RAPIDS. Nelson Bros. & Co. OLD BARRELS Setting about a store are unsightly, besides the pro- convenient fixtures, and to meet this demand the WOoOOLSON SPICE Co., of Toledo, Ohio, have designed their Of which the accompanying cut gives but a partial idea. In this cabinet is packed 120 one-pound packages of Lion Coffee, and we offer the goods at a price enabling the grocer to secure these cabinets without put together in the best possible manner. Complete set of casters, with screws, inside thfs cabinet. Their parent; just the thing from which to retail oatmeal, rice, prunes, hominy, dried fruits, bread, and a hun- dred other articles. Further, they take up no more floor room than a barrel, and do away with these unsightly things in a stdre. For price-list of Lion Coffee in these cabinets, see price-current in this pa- er. Read below what we say as to the quality of ion Coffee. Eaton Rapids business men contemplate | establishing a creamery there. The Grand River Valley Creamery, at Grandville, expects to begin operations about The Otsego creamery suspended opera- tions about December1, having enjoyed a satisfactory season. | 1 } season. Preparations are making for opera- ting on a larger scale than ever next year. amare ene a | Attention is called to the advertisment of | J. T. Bell & Co., proprietors of the Sagi-/ naw Valley Fruit House. Messrs. Bell & | Co. have built up a large business in their line, and nothing but the reasons given would impel them to dispose of so lucrative | a business. April 15. | £7 The Charlotte creamery has closed forthe - iion Coffee Cabinet,| cost to himself. They are made air-tight, tongued and grooved, beautifully grained and varnished, and are} use in every grocery, after the coffee is sold out, is ap-§ COFFEE to eure this result to them. is always uniform; contains strength, flavor and true merit; Java and Rio. tight packages; roasted, but not ground; ‘full net weight, and is never sold in bulk. jecting nails on them are dangerous to clothing. The £ enterprising grocer realizes the value of handsome andg Ly This Coffee Cabinet Given Away. A GOOD BREAKFAST Is ALWAYS possible when a good cup of cof- his trade ean invariably se- LION COFFEE is a suecessful blend of Mocha, Packed only in one-pound air- A Beautiful Picture Card In every package. We solicit a sample order for a eabinet filled with LION COFFEE. For sale by all Wholesale Grocers every- where, and by the Woolson Spice Co, 92 to 108 Oak St., Toledo, Ohio. * ’ sahi feature of ours, yours excels in the tact} Ss :s VISITING BUYERS. sae : - #9 that it covers a greater territory; but I fear e p ea . The following retail dealers have visited Clar’s, small, $18 00; large, $26 00. dis 20 that unless very closely watched and_ener- Ives’, 1, $18 00; 2, $24 00; 3, $30 00. dis 35 - getically worked, that the State organiaation the market during the past week and placed ' tie hiae ies. Michigan Business Men’s A-sociation. would be too general and not sufficiently | orders withthe various houses: SHH T TR. ON American File Association List...... dis 60&10 President—Frank Hamilton, Traverse Cit". specific in that by endeavoring to furnish a R. Osterhof, Ferrysbure. UMTS ee ca cncsees dis 60&10 First Vice-President—Paul P. Morgan, Monro. : rating tor individuals in a State, there would Geo. A. Sage, Rockford. New American Lees eae clad eseg ehededec dis 60&10 Bocond Ving tebowe, ee Yapias. | He such a voluminous list, which would re-| E. B. Sunderlin, Palo. ' Os oye eile i i dis 60610 Treasurer—Julius Schuster, Kalamazoo. quire such a constant readjustment that the E. H. Sisson, Sisson Bros., Freeport. Heller's ooo dis 55&10 Ey Executive Committee—President, First Vice-President, | work would become too onerous to be kept R. Weertman, Zeeland. ol orse Rasps......-.-...+-+-- dis 50& 5 Be Secretary, N. B. Blain and W. E. Kelsey. j © kop D. W. Martin, Lakeview. a GALVANIZED IRON, a Committee on Trade Interests Sw Barnes, Traverse accurate and responsible, However, if the| J. E. Rice, Rice & Lillie, Coopersville. Nos. 16to20, 22and 24, 25and26, 27 28 Soren. ey ent gate, Che-|}9¢ql associations or branches work the| John J. Bale, Macomber & Bale, Lakeview. List 12 _ BB 14 5 18 coer Eittee on Legislation—W. E. Kelsey, Ionia; J. V. system in a successful manner and apply it; John W. Kirtland, Lakeview. Discount, Juniata 50@10, Charcoal! 60. Crandall, Sand Lake; J. F. Clark, Big Rapids. for their own and, when necessary, us f J. Q. Look, Lowell. ' GAUGES. Comsnttioe on Membership—H. 8. Charch, Sturgis; B. the setae Granct - tn tt pte i u ‘tine W. H. Beach, Holland. Thi th 1 S Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s......... dis 50 ’. Emery, Grand Rapids; the Secretary. es , nehes in keeping each other R. E. Werkman, Holland. F 18 is eon i ; : HAMMERS. Barr Oak Business Men’s Association posted as to removals, ete., it would be effi- 4 E. = Carpenter, Colborn & Carpenter. Cale- y tove in the market used for heating cars Re SCD onc ncdccs acdeceesscess dis 25 s Me : : aye , : onia. : es . . Ns UT UMMA os see cracckesesendeengdeasenpes i 25 ee Le mae a te cacious. Still I cannot see the benefit in| “YT” Syusse, Zeeland. ~ |Jaden with potatoes or fruit, in which is combined economy in| Yerkes & Plumb’s.....-.......... ‘is 40810 , your system which we have in ours to indi- Fred R. Hayward, Casnovia. ss . : Mason’s Solid Cast Steel.......... : : : “30 e list 50 Merchant’s Protective Ass’n of Big Rapids. vidual members for collections. Ourorgan-| RK. A. Hastings, Sparta. fuel, and perfect safety while cars are in transit. Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel, Hand. .30 ¢ 40&10 President, N. H. Beebe; Secretary, A. 8. Hobart. ization’ has 112 members, each of whom A. 8. ee Riv Rapids. . Th desi h oo : Barn Door Kidd a So. Arm and EK, Jordan Business Men’s As’n. a eee ties pig ise rig the Awe i. a Paine, acu ‘ © eslg S ShOWS position of door and air-draught, which Champion, aati — “= BOeI0 tee > Pi ; ; : n our bad pay JISt,| B McNeal, B Cente i i ¢ idder, wood track.................6+ i sident, A. E. Pickard; Secretary, Joh Leng. : ee s A Paine SPut conte” «(fig convenient for using large me = —t—iéid ate, car... dis 40 President, 4. &. Pickard; Secrepery, 2000 *__| UO ey have liquidated the claim of the) H. M. Patrick, H. M. Patrick Co., Leroy. is convenient for using large cimeni¢ec Business Men’s Protective Union’ of Che- | member reporting them. This is an incen- rs. J. Hunter, Lakeview. os iy CERES By Ua tly Oe oe anny sere scene sas dis 60 lis eicinntt ettabas aa. tive for delinquents to pay, without resort- oa fei blocks of wood, and giving the ~~ a acta eens eats per dos, net, 2 50 President, A. W. Westeate; Secretary, HG, Dove” _jing to process of. law fot collecting and| H. M. Harroun, McLain. fireman perfect control over a” PE eae 3% Merchant’s Union of Nashville, fetches many to time whom the law would| J.C, Benbow, Cannonsburg. : ee oon and Eye, % ....--.-+- net 10% president, Herbert M. Lee; Seeretary, Walter Webster. not touch. Our list, revised each month G. V. Riegler, Reigler, Roush & Co.,Freeport. | the volume of heat required. coraw Sank me = Da wnesenevecses net 8% nner | under The supervision of the Directogs oe. 5 aa & Co., Allegan. aecone Hook ad Eye %: mes whe HANTS = 7 y » Li $ on, ® * ‘ - . ‘ rin. on & , 9 Perec ececesees n White Lake Business Men's As’ keeps a live record of those not worthy of G.H_Walbrink, Allendale. Three and one-half joints El vensaansuvtsouss dis 5 President, A. T. Linderman, Whitehall; Secretary, W. : * * * x os — , B. Nichoison, Whitehall. qcredit. and is a guide that can be relied on. | 3B. Fisher, Cressy’s Corners. : . : HOLLOW WARE. Th is only $1 initiati rs ‘| w.C. Murray, Lowell. of five inch pipe, with damper Stamped Tin Ware.........-. yi deans tens 30 ae - eT pr OLE e expense is only $1 initiation and 50 cents} J} Quick, Allendale ? ’ Japanned Tin Ware oF, usiness Men’s Protective As’n ngsley.| per month. The first goes to the Associa- > Tr , , . : Seoteiae Tees WENO... ......0< «sss asso oa President, Jas. Broderick; Secretary, Geo. W. Chaufty- | tion and for printing, ete., and proves to be KH. Toppine Syeon Oetter. two five inch elbows, one tin Grub 1 a - ir enn ea sociati ' ; 4 iv a causkeacevescscass ; Kalamazoo Retail Grocers’ Association. ample to run the Association. The 50 cents} De heeigh petbobbench collar and a strap complete the WE Day 5 Hes agesace ort be! aie 60 President, P. Ranney; Secretary, M. S. Scoville. per month is collected and appropriated to Wm. Vermeulen, Beaver Dam. . e GED Go og pence coscess ba poe otf ; an 12 00, dis 60 - - the Secretary’s own use as compensation for| John Kamps, Zutphen. outfit, all of whichjcan be read- KNOBS. ’ ‘ Lyons Business Men’s As’n,. keeping the books of each member properly | Sidney Stark, Allendale. Loe Door, mineral, jap. trimmings. ...... dis 45 President, A. K. Roof; Secretary, Dp, A. Reynolds. : written up to date and collecting and return- pap Rese vo mga ily packed inside the stove for | Seed ae ap od triun — rs oe a Retail Grocers’ Ass’n of Grand Rapids. ing eaine, ‘ no 5. y Cordes. Alpine. return shi ment Door, porcelain, trimmings...... , Coaa i 45 ~ president, Jas. A. Coye; Secretary, E. A. Stowe. I send you a copy of our constitution and| Mr. Ball, Ball & Co., Grand Haven. 1p le Drawer and Shutter, porcelain...... dis 70 Fe ag aera by-laws, forms and blue letter andif you| G. A. Bottje, Grand Haven. Cc es M Picture, H. L. Judd & Co.’s.. .........;. 40&10 ‘ Grocers’ Ass’n of the City of Muskegon. | desire will loan you one of our books con- Bee oer eg Meredith. ommission erchants, Po- Hemacite ....... 2 a wien . a desaueuns dis 45 : -esident, H. B. Fargo; Secretary, Wm. Peer. ini is ‘ a orhorst & Co., Overisel. i _ LOCKS—DOOR. + a ee. Seceaey: * shvedladvensdbtine at taining our list of bad pay customers, for] 4. & L. M. Wolf, Hudsonville. tato and Apple Shippers will Russell & Irwin Mfg. Co.’s new list. .dis 45 Retail Grocers’ Trade Union As’n of Detroit. you to see its workings. We do not en- A. D. Martin, Otia. | eee Wheeler ONO cveiecceune dis 45 president, John Blessed; Secretary, H. Kundinger. deayor to entend our Association’s work out 8. T, McLellan, Denison. ase daw ecaceneccsesee sesnsecess dis 45 of our own city. Still I think it would] % a ee a ER I fete eer er esee: dis 45 Luther Protective As’n. — prove advantageous to us to be in commun- MH. MoCoy. acunkenic. : Staniey Rule and Level 0008...-......+.- dis 70 President, W. B. Poot; Secretary, Jas. M.Verity- ication with other and neighboring towns, | W.'T. Long, Vicksburg. Adze E anemone wis 4 oe os i aeedceet : ONG WIG. . 0. cio econo nase. j i ; Lowell Business Men’s Protective Ass'n. that we might receive the names of parties on Shee per gee Hunt — secsdnanen esas = > o president, N. B. Blain; Secretary, Frank T. King. moving to our town and give names to oth-| 331; Runnels, Corning: : : BRUNt’S. .. 1. cece ewes nce tees $18 50 dis 20 & 10 os een y, Frank T. Aint: _ ers of parties moving to theirs, if the names! geoville & McAuley, Edgerton. MAULS. Cadillac Business Men’s As’n. were on our bad-pay list. C, H. Shatter, Oncta. Sperry & Co.’s, Post. handled........... dis 50 \ F President, A. W. Booey) Secretary, J. O. Moston. The objects of your associations are good, Geo. 8. Smith, Casnovia., ra Coffee, Parkers aan oe. dis 40% ; and I wish you much success In yromoting Nelthorp & Van Etta, Nunica. hgh ar he tlh Si dis 40&10 Sturgis Business Men’s Association. ' y ee promoting |}, Lockebye, White Cloud. Coffee, P. S.& W.Mfg. Co.’s Malleables dis 40@10 president, Henry 8. Chureh; Secretary, Wm. Jorn. them. I trust you will be successful in or-| E. Lockebye, White Cloud. comes, Lenders, Ferry &Clark’s...... dis 40@10 Sey oe ee cmap tnennsneensnnnneienn 1 MALIRAIN local associations and they will E. ¥. atey, Bruipurt. offee, Enterprise.... .....-.-.sseeeeeees dis 25 Traverse City Business Men’s Association. | demonstrate the usefulness of the organiza- }. Durkee, Altona. MOLASSES GATES. s ectdent. Frank Hamilton; Secretary, PaODRPE prema oe ete hd Phillips & Babcock, Allendale. Stebbin’s Pattern .........-..-- lis 7 Precdeat, nak ee Secretary, C: T. Lockwood. | tions. You certainly have a flattering be-| H. Coykengall, Allegan. Stebbin’s Genuine...... ee ae 0 Ionia Business Men’s Protective Ass’n, | 2'nning. May you live long and prosper. Jorgensen & Hemigsen, Grant. Enterprise, self-measuring.........-.--. dis 25 ee ok aralece, Renters, Brod. I think to put a paid organizer in the field| D. Fleming, Riverdale. NAILS. President, Wm. E. Kelsey; Secretary, Fred. Cutler, Jr. 2. D. B. Galentine Bailey ! to work up local associations would be ben-| yy’ Fisher Hamilt vod shin a oe Bra and Fencing. ae Business Men’s Protective Ass’n of Saranac. eficial. Urge members of local associations | |,’ N. Fisher, Dorr. ' 8d and 9 aa ¥ keg $2 20 ¢ President, Geo. A. Potts; Secretary, P.T. Williams. | to stick together—not make it too general, | A. W. Fenton & Co., Bailey. 6dand 7d adv....... ... Se Elk Rapids Business Men’s Protective As’n. but specific. I consider it a great effort to a * —* — wragthnd. 3 “ on oe any la 16 » president, J. J. McLaughlin; Secretary, €. L. Martin. ts oe a — ee J. Q. Look, Loweil. ’ : >_ 3d fine aiene a caWee cede neeeqe cede deeeace 2 — — ee im em to constant action, that Im- S. D. Kenney, Covert. Stove 1 Pipe All Packe , : Clinch nails, — a... 7; a __ Oceans Business Men’s As’n. differance may not set inandallow the inter-| J. Grutter, Grandville. Hove and Pipe All Feckee: Stove in Operation. Finishing {| 10d 8d ee = president, W.E. Thorps Secretary, E. 8. Houghtaling. ae re ie ao sanurhes early closing, ‘ : Lamocens, Soon promote their best interests by sending for Price-List or Sam- a ry Fy 25 ho r 7% 2 i i Manton’s Business Men’s Association. not by legislative enac ment, thatisinmy| . s, Hipkins, Blanchard. Steel Nails—2 30. ie } President, F. A. Jenison; Secretary, R. Fuller. opinion impractical, but by Securing the co- Neuman & Esbaugh, Dorr. ple Stove. OILERS. operation of the merchants in all linesina| A.M. Herrington, Freeport. Zine or tin, Chase’s Patent............-- dis60&10 Hastings Business Men’s Association. towns and adjacent towns. 4 Seg tam = i Burnip’s Corners. — a enna WHOIEE «oc sc cccdss sees dis 50 : >enstiient. 1. ©. Se ~ Secretary, J. A. VanAr : : if . Sikes 4.8. Botsford, Dorr. |. rass Or COpper.......--.-sseeee reece tees is 5 or: L, E. Stauffer; Secretary, J 4 _— With best wishes for your prosperity, and| Walter Woodhams, Plainwell. Reaper....... ee per gross, <2 io Coopersville Business Men's Association, hoping to hear again from you In an article Dr. A. EB, Gates, Crystal. Olmstead’s . ...-----+-++0 ++ cette neeee 50&10 4 president, E. N. Parker; Secretary, R. D. McNaughton. to the Recorder, which would be of benefit Geo. W. Bevins, Tustin. PLANES. : rker; Secretary, R. D. MeNaug’lo™|to our cause,Lam _— Respectfully, - | E.N, Thayer, Lyons. Ohio Tool Co.’s, fancy io : Holland Business Men's Association. PT in. || Borie: eo eee tlnley, Balley , CTT iF none ais 15 President, Jacob Van Putten; Secretary, A. Van Duren. in >» Welch Folaing Bed Co., Sparta. : . poet ag 2 Tool Co.’s, fancy.. Oe tus 15 cetera ee hatha, Association Notes. Geo. KE, Pantlind & Co., Tustin. Bench, firstquality......--.--..-- eee: dis 20 Greenville Business Men’s Association. A. W. Blain, Dutton. U Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s, wood. ...dis20&10 President, L. W. Sprague; Secretary, E. J. Clark. Mancelona Herald: On Tuesday even- N. Bouma, Fisher Station. SOLE MAN FACTURERS, PANS acinar neeeceeeneec temnemermernmonnncn teers ; wit rae « : : 4 D. Gale, Grand Haven. i . on ae , Ada Business Men’s Association. ing the business men of Mancelona will| G’ w. Stevens, Austerlist. : ee steed ee aesren sents omer is president, D. F. Watson; Secretary, Elmer Chapel. unite and form themselves into an associa- Moerdyx, Dee & ee Zeeland. C#+r ana Rapids a IN A | ich IN occas chccs aces sesiensanes Bb ‘6 : —_—-—- . -- —_——____—_———_ | 4; : : > eran Ns . G. Smi ayland. ® : RIVETS. P Ovid Business Men’s As’n. tion. E. A. Stowe, editor of THE MICHIGAN | Geo. Carrington, Trent, i , Iron and Tinned.......... ee dis 40 President, C. H. Hunter; Secretary, Lester Cooley. TRADESMAN, and Frank Hamilton, Presi- Velzy Bros.. Lamont. ‘a eee TT Copper Rivets and Burs............. dis 60 Fe ac a nhinmemrenmmmnmennnrennnnee Te TT TT oy apn eae s . ; G. Van Den Bosch & Bro., Grand Haven. she. testi IMBER, LATH AND SHINGLES. PATENT FLANISAED IRON. Grand Haven Business Men’s Association. dent of the State Association, W ill be pres- 1. J. Sheridan & Co., Woodville. que fiiek oc per M $44 00 bb a r > Ww a r € “AY Wood's patent planished, Nos. 24 to 27 10 o president, Fred. D. Voss; Secretary, Fred A. Hutty. ent on that occasion and assist in organiza- re gener, rege Uppers, 1%, 1% and 2 inch.........-.+0++5 46 00 + ‘BY’ W none Pat Pee nop be * to2tT 9 einer tecenmenneentceecrtmeeentenr cen eT TTS 1 te tenner ee bie . M. Rodgers, Pennviiie. Selects, LinCh..........cece ee ee crete sere 35 00 rn On P ac extra. St. Johns Merchants’ Protective Association. tion. It is important that every business| G. Ten Hoor, Forest Grove. Selects, 1’4, 1% and2 imch........ s++++- 38 00| ‘These prices are for cash buyers, who pay | Sisal, 4 in and lar bara . president, H. L. Kendrick; Secretary, C. M. Merrill. man in Mancelona should be present. mee eee eter Fine ee, Lined, : uk. yee) et ee 30 . promptly and buy in full packages. Manilla... rrr ee seen eer ye seensee we ; : . : ee ee kd A.C. ay, ee GM TABOR cnc ciscuee nseeogsene | Seer 20 ee a ee ce teaeb anes sans 9eee. «48% Wayland Business Men’s Association. Allegan organized a vigorous association fg eee eet Fine, Common, 1%, 1% and2ineh. ...... 25 00 teak elles aeere AND BITS. 118608210 Steel and Iron SQUARES. dis 70 aah te W., Plakeett: Secretary, : ast Frid rant ‘ch is destined t . R. , Bas : >. 1 Stocks, 12in., 12, 14and16 feet.... Li ves’, Old sStyle........ecceeeee cere ee eets di ph OB... esse ccencserceesscees i 1 President. E. W. Pickett; Secretary, H. J. Turner. last Friday evening, which is destined to| Mrs P. Hunsicker, Woodland. No. 1 Stocks, 12 fas 18 - eae gris . neta = 6 ee ccc ac es vets dis60&10 zy and Ms acd canon cdsaes dis 60 t Eastport Business Men’s Association. play an important part in the work of or-| Mrs. . Knowles, Vols No. 1 Stocks, 12 in., 20 feet.........-.-6++ 17 00 Dae Dy a Gah ben eene chaeaeuaahes ee UCU el dis 20 : President, F. H. Thurston, Central Lake; Secretary, | ganization in this State. Rockford organized Z 4 Sore e Conklin, Ravenna. Ne: i eee 10 ins 1 Bona SPAM: 2 bo Pores’ «..0...-s-essceeseenes 00027 RDO . Com. Smooth. Com. cee ee ee een —ncenecetnreammnerincite Monday evening of this week, Mancelona C. A HOT ee ey. No. I Stocks, 10 in., 20 feet Sons cece 1008 ce msrnanncas oasasrenshsie}eesens ates aieO&10 = a og ¥ Reevahensens saneceoees + > co ‘tai “¢ “? C s>reial Agency. r ane * ee ss - Mi . ay- Oo. rocks, 8 in., 12, 4 and 16 feet...... 15 00 nnings , MENNUINE.... 2... eee eee scene 1 it. 10 eee ee conse eee & ah % ee — — Agency Tuesday evening and Kalkaska and Petos-| Geo. W. Bartlett, Ashland Center. Wns Mtocka: 89m. feeb. ....- sss. 5000-0 a b | Jennings’, imitation........... .-+++++- diss0&10 _ 18 io = sasGas cecadnarncaedees 4 20 2 80 Asal ees mc waite key will probably present united fronts to the fe 2 Pee icin, Van Putten & Sons ae ee waar wah'es ‘war a = Spring a dis 40 sia cconseansee 4 10 5 00 cd eee se RH: : : j ’ . ? i . Ae m \ Ge. ac WD OM) | OPER renee stare sss craeeessess Saehee* — ae «(toned dad cei we le leg ; 1 ustin Busine “n Men’s Association. dead-beat and peddler later in the week. | qolland. No.2 Stocks, 12 in. aéeak -.., 4 : re 13 00 BARROWS. No. ai. ae these ea een ene acs as esaee 4 60 President, G. A. Estes; Secretary, Geo. W. Bevins. in es : E. R. Ford, Christie & Co., Muskegon. No. 2 Stocks, 12 in., 20 feet 14 00 | Railroad $13 00| All sheets No, 18 and lighter, over 2 {aches @ anatase eet TNS merchants of Grand Rapids and sur-| 3° Burlington, Bradley. No. 2 Stocks, 10 in., 12, 14 and ié feet... 98 Ue | UNOMIE. 55 -o- 0s csnoc nck cenes ireveree +4208 2g gp | Wide not lees than 900 extra. . = . recesarpoec — a ee rounding towns should be on the lookout for e arate, - — Zeeland. No.2 Stocks, 10 in.,18feet................ 13 00 ais BELLS. hee cid wane My ZINC. i resident, L. Town; Seeretary, Elmer Ely. : ad : , Petoskey. 2 St et ey Poet. Wh OO | HMO ..--cncencense cere sree ees e108 3, BW... eee eee eens eee 53 veiaent I-Towms sertars-Biner EY _|an emissary of the “United States Dealers'| Mis Mf 'urbank Spring Lake, NS. bok win 20 foot cc cn Mag Ban ccc tak® OM [He mally aan ee : Sparta Business Men's Association. Protective Association and Mercantile} Den Herder & Tanis Vriesiand. Tax Gancln, 8 in, WN EEM.....<-+-6i0--00- COT Eee Caco wpe eee oe ae President, J. R. Harrison; Secretary, M. B. Nash. bs : ee Henry DeDline, Jamestown. No. 2 Stocks, 8in., OE POG ke ec aes 13 00 GONG 22... ieee cece eee eee meen dis 25 ame ican, all Kimds........0-+2 sere dis 60 Agency,” who has victimized several mer-| D. H. Decker, Zeeland. Coarse Common or shipping cuils, al Door, Sargent ...........--0:0+00es dis eosio | Steels al! gs arectessceteese dis 60 Dorr Business Men’s Association. chants here already. The fellow is a swin- A. Purchase, South Blendon. widths and lengths......... ...++++ $00 9 00 SOLTS. arene & — Dic ieauae taut aa eeans - ° president, L. N. Fisher; Secretary, E. 5. Botsford. : : A. F. Harrison, Sparta. A and B Strips, 4 OF Gil .... eee ee ee eee oe 83 00 Stove.......-++- eascatdaesececsdanewaes dis $ 40 | Gj “ These Nails meee ehenseciancesesses 1S 7 , —— phen Ree Se | ee OF the Goeent dye and should be kicked =. er moet at irre eel C Strips, 4or6 inch.............c.eeeee « b7 99 | Carriage new list.........seereeeeee es dis See ¢ i. ° Sa 6c = ‘ ‘ 4 t, ‘ale nia. MAM eecpeme eh eae Sere ee TANT TET OT ie Fel OW ok ks 08 0455 ea kn * ang & NOUS, ....cc eee erererecess als « Phe 7 pt a pr a : out of the store of every merchant whose - See cok, ae sng _ 1 poncian’ = hpi yo ngieny” rteet = = eieieh Shoe purden tan eas eeane tes ~~ Cosnsnes ane zevemt, eS ee dis 50 resident, C. J. Fleise ; Secretary, H. W- y ; * Fe nat 7. ‘oT oes oe rT 7 Sethi en Sa aa ae Oe aang ri Vai Miners’ Tacks.dis 50 President, C. J. Fel | door he darkens. Anna Mulder, Spring Lake. No. 2 Fencing. 16 feet............0..0e200+ 3 09 | Wrought Barrel Bolts.............++- Gia GO&10 | eee at Nai is > Leslie Business Men’s Association, ; : : s : J. McPherson, Lowell. | No. 1 Fencing. 4 inch..............eee+ 1b z Cast Barrel Bolts........-.-.--+++++++ dis 60&10 uae ane mont Nails. iwata - - ; f i a Freeport Herald: As will be seen on Miss Bella Patterson, Spring Lake. In. 2 ¢ Cast B Lt k - 0 | Tinned Trunk and Clout WOU. 44s dis 45 resident, Wm. Hutchings; Secretary, M. L. Cam pbell. 6 »5P No. 2 Fencing, 4 inch........-.--+++++++++ 12 00 arrel, brass knobs....... neces’ dis 60 ; nak C8 : : fas on Pre ; £8; vs I = 3 . ; Leathered Carpet Tacks li 3 aes fourth page, we have noticed at considera- A. Steketee, Holland. Norway C and better, 4or6inch......... 20 00 | Cast Square Sprine.... . 20 sone ssee ens dis 60 ay oe ais _ Cedar Springs Business Men’s Association. : : C. F. Sears, Rockford. Bevel Siding, 6 inch, A and Bootes 18 00 | Cast Chaim ........---.-2--se re ceee eee dis 60&10] ., TINNER’S SOLDER. : president, T. W. Provin; Secretary, L. H. Cl ble length the objects and aims of the Free- M. P. Shields, Hilliards. Bevel Siding, 6 inch, C........---++-+++++ 14 50 | Wrought Barrel, brass knob......... dis 6o&io | No.1, Refined......-...----+--++--+s++-* 12 50 resident, T. W. rovin: f ecretary, L. H. 1apman. : : a Walter Struik, Jamestown. Bevel Sidi 6 inch, N Wrought Square ..... ......-eeeee ees lis 608 Market Half-and-half...........-- «+++ 16 00 . memmerener oe tecemerniomnetn sane port Business Men’s Association recently . " eve ing, 6 inch, No. 1 Common.... 9 00 q ais 10} a , q : ” Woodland Business Men’s Association. : : : John NanEenenan, Zeeland. Bevel Siding, 6 inch, Clear............-- 29 09 | Wrought Sunk Flush.........-....... dis 9 | Strictly SOOT OM «9.5» +<2"00+**: a President, John Velte; Secretary, 1. N. Harter. organized at this~ place. The results of | —— pau 2 eT eg Piece Stuff, 2x4 to 2x12, 12 to 16ft...-.... 11 00 ——— Bronze and Piated Knob Card te Charaoel 5 75 such organizations cannot fail to be benefi- } cRA $1 additional for each 2 feet above 16 ft. a ee oe eee i0 10x44, Gharcoal....--.- or 75 Marshall Merchants’ Protective Ass’n. suc g' iH ‘ a 0 be Denell COOPER GE, Dressed Flooring, 6 in., ee ol aaa 86 00 Ives’ Door. ........-2- cece cece eee eeees dis 60&10 Ix. 102 Oh arcoal Ae dedesessacercuedes 5 = Secretary, Frank B. Knight. cial to our merchants and their customers. | D. Quay quotes as follows, f. 0. b. at Bailey: | Dressed Flooring, 6in. C............--.-- 29 00 BRACES. ic Oli ee i% eh naa i : : : STAVES. : Dressed Flooring, 6 in., No. 1, common... 17 00 | Barber dis$ 40|1X ee Ct eee *otsstnsetsstiese 6m Freeport Business Men’s Association. The Association will not be used to prose- Red oak flour bbl. staves M @ 6 00 Deets raoep Gog oe php ll 14 00 ee cis... Te ea : ...dis 50&10 | IC : 14x20 Charcoal ee 5 . ; President, Foster Sisson; Sec’y, Arthur "heseborough. cute nor harass the deserving poor and | Be6 par DDL GAVOB..------8 8 5S —— ages eT ee 35 0 oes Ue iwedvdnauanweradiveeanenda dis 50 | IX, 14x20, Charcoal...... te cacti 72 e Allegan Business Men’s Association. needy who make honest efforts to meet Laci -< Ee gdandjt.M oe oe teoane’ wroortss, Ai econo 26 00 gcaneeata ae biti oor amples dis, meee. — Bee sree vesteeesst ss ua eae hy ere eS ae om Y, . ; N Z . 50@22 ressed Flooring, 4 or: i 4 . cTS. aks Xa, POOOL.. ce cece cece er encnee i president, Irving F. Clapp; Secretary, E. T. V ane trand.| their obligations. But the impostor and Produce barrel staves a eon M @ 4 1B reas Pima 4 red 5 ti No. 9 ae 14 2 Woll, plain........0ceeecseeere eee eeneee ees $ 350 IXXXX, 14x20), Charcoal... ....c.sseeeees 12 BS Grand Rapids Butchers’ Union, dead-beat who travels from place to place Tight bbl, and h’ds to match..... M @1i 00 | Beaded Ceiling, 4 inch, $1 00 additional. Well, SWIVE). ........ccce sce neeecoeneeees . 400) 1%, 20x28, Charcoal Oca dagses 15 5 President, John Katz; Secretary Chas. Velite btaini dit wi -} A HEADS. XXX 18 in. Standard Shingles......... 310 BUTTS, CAS”. a od — eee Sa neeeeseds < . a = Se = ae ieee oe - a va Tierce, dowelled and circled, set.... 15@ 16 zee , “ Tee renee eRe : 2 ene Laces Pin, eure weetceneseeeees dis 70&10 | DXX, 100 Plate Chareoal..0....0..0.2.2... 10 50 Encouraging Words from the Pioneer Or- ” =e ~ — a i, heads, square 8 M 23 eon 1D No. 2 or 6 in. C. B 18 in. Shingles......... 1% Cast Loose or ee areal we ae a MOE men Coercne jate addi se anizer of Illinois $0, will be handled without gloves and made | pork ppl. “ ee 1 “""""8°°""s M19 00@21_00 _ ours di, HE 16 Bc oo i cnc caacees . 1 40 | Wrought Narrow, bright fast joint..dis 6010 pre arcoal Tin Plate add 1 50 to 6 75 SS eo to pay his honest debts, if he desires fur- | Produce barrel, set. 2 seseeeeeees Baer ae | RIE wrrennccneacanipnrenetscssetene?* 1 %5@ 2 00 | wrought Loose Pin.............-+++: dis G0&10 | Roofing, 14X20, IC........-- 0.065 seeeeeeees 5 25 : BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Dec. 6, 1886. th + oT Sas PRR Co sly, osannrenenmemnnrye @ 4% 4 : Wrought Loose Pin, acorntip........ dis 60& 5} Roofing, 14x20, [X........6. cece eee nage 6 75 Frank Hamilton, Traverse City: ier credit. The honorable customer will | Cull wood heading ....-------+-+++- 34@ 3% : HARDWOOD LUMBER. Wrought Loose Pin, japanned........dis 60& 5 | Roofing, 20x28, IC. .....---+-+-+0+++00 + vey Dear Sizr—Yours of + dat to | be benefited by such action by receiving in- HOOPS. The furniture factories here pay as follows Wrought Loose Pin, japanned, silver _ | Roofing, 20x28, IX. .....-.--..eseeees seers 14 00 EAR Srn—Yours of recent date came ; Whit k and hickory tee, 81’t. M 11 00@12 50 for dry stock: tipped ....-.-.-.++++- biesweudes eaawws dis 60& 5 TIN—LEADED. hand, but 1 have been so very busy since creased favors and buying the best goods ue oak ane eee sort MT OD OD | Basswood, log-run......--.+--+++++++ @13 00 a Table..... Jengeeerececcceraces dis 10&60 | IC, 14x20, choice Charcoal Terne.......---- 5 50 that 1 have not been able to answer as obtainable on the closest possible margins. | Hickory flour bbl.......--- eM 1 00@ 8 25| Birch, log-run.. ..,- 0026+ sseeeeer sees 15 00@18 00 i — PAA van in eis si esss pe —— i oe Se eo wnasenes ‘a o rae r ik av * : . 2 * - a ire . Oi ei badicukuee 2 Be ee ee ie * i iy IX, C ce A PC ETI. «ee eeeeres promptly as I W ould like to have dont. I Another object is that of increasing the aes ae ked 645 Pt 7 eee wee © - . . : = ea ewok ' oa = Blind, Clark Occ ccusecdanddades 4460084 dis 80 EA. 20x28, choice Charcoal TPN. ooo nace 14 00 was much pleased to hear of your having in ; : : sh, flat racked, 642 fT....---+--- 5 : Tapa Bec a al cara aaa aed +e pe Blind, Parker’s........---++++ ceeeeees dis 80 TRAPS suecessful operation a Business Men’s Asso- commercial and manufacturing importance | Coiled elm...--.-----.-----rcrrrer 8 00@ 7 00 Poccade , oo Seen = eer o Blind, Shepard’s..........--0+seeeeees dis 70 | Steel,Game.............- caskatiasciweelois 60&10 ’ ciation, for if it is kept alive and properly of this place by having an organized com- BARRELS. ; Cherry, cull RE ee @10 00 CAPS. Oneida}Commun tity Nr te NO veaes _ dis 35 managed, I doubt not that it, will prove to | mittee always ready to improve opportuni- Lg ready areal ee ee ae 2 Movie a eS 8 a er per m $ 65 aa oro Saw eee . be of materia! benefit and fill a long-felt| ties presented to secure the establishment White oak lard tierces..-....----+, 1 15@ 125| Maple, Nos.1and2.......-..--------- @20 0 res case snnsnes oe ere Me Mle, 00.8. ..«-<--+-0-0+00 0 gees 6010 F want. 5 - of desirable enterprises. We predict ~ | Beet and lard half barrels ......-- Soum 90 | Maple, clear, flooring..........-+++++ @25 09 | Musket........ cece eeeeceee eee eeeen ees 60 ee pre ae Easvedsantevesetunenwssa. 18e ® doz Regarding my connection with the Na- I prises. e predict an era | Custom barrels, one head.......... 1 00@.1 10| Maple, white, selected...........-.-- \\ @25 009 CATRIDGES Sats as terscenseeoheres® $1 50 B doz ‘ tional Boot and Shoe Retailers’ Association, | Of prosperity for this place by the organiza- ee er erolk. ee 4 yee Ge aug Te: on 00 | Rim Fire, U. M.C. & Winchester new list50&10 | pright Market — dis 6% I would inform you that I originated the | tion of the Freeport Business Men’s Asso- —— Red Oak, quarter Seed. .< oss. 35. 00 eee States.......: +--+ +++ dish0& 10 | Annealed emo ae idea and fostered it until it materialized last | ciation. WOODEN WARE, Red Oak, No. 1,step plank.......... Mane oo Coppered Market. ......--..-+++0sse2e dis 62% February, when it was consummated in Bos- ‘cecitecs tabs, 80.9 ‘ a: Walnut, log-run.-.- a O55 00 a CHISELS. pe “ Exrra Bains. Ca) ca ches cadeccesaed * on 1 } + ete OR eek et a alnut, . eee ” MFMOM.. 2.20 .eeerserenersceees i 15 | 1 te PINE uc nccceectesceseneees is ton, although through petty jealously of the The Feeling at Petoskey. Standard Tubs, No. 2... +..-reseerse seer sees 425) Walnuts, Culls..........--0eeeeeeeee @2 oo | Socket Framing........+--+++++++++05+ dis 75 | Tinned Broom....... .---sssseeeeeeeeeee bm 09 trade papers, there were two meetings—one tiesnecee Standard — No. Bases serurenerseererenes 3 25 | Grey Elm, log-rum. .........0.e+eeee @13 00 Socket Corner.........- oe vatac wien dis 75 | Tinned Mattress.........-----ee eee eeeees ® tb 8% in New York and one in Boston at the same ETOSKEY, Dec. 8, 1886. cranes Soo $s ony. bse saa eel at : White Ash, log-run.........--.-++-+ 14 00@16 00 | Socket Slicks....... er ee dis 75 | Coppered Spring MAGO) os 0 dis 40@40&10 time. It has been well maintained and E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: = — anaes ease oc gieusnesescaee = Whitewood, log-run..........-+++ te @23 00 Butchers. Tange pee euceucauens o ° aoe Spring Steel. ....-...-..-ee cree es dis 50 most of the results have been brought about} Drar Srr—I noticed in THe TRADES- Maple Bowls, assorted Size8........+++0400+- 200| GOAL AND BUILDING MATERIALS COMA cuss cee ee ai riss ates net Rovtaa Manes, walveniied.........00. .- * he by correspondence, contributed to and pub- | MAN of your intention of coming this way | Butter Pails. ae oe caeaksn 2 60 | - - . COMBS. “ DAMON oa cles dackanas: «000 c by corte the Boot nd Shoe Recorder. ‘The |soon in the interest of the Business Men's Oe rn 100| A.B. Knowlson quotes as follows: Curry, Lawrence’s........6. sree die 40810 | COPPER.....-----+--eererererseeseees new list net 4 union meeting took place in Philadelphia Association movement. Now, that is just | Potato BR irs is ac tension lecets | Ohio White Lime, per bbl..........--. 1 00 | Hotchkiss ....-.------+-+s+eserrecrees dis BE rnin an dhe rintdnanes es seseeseene op new list net last July and the first annual meetings of | what we want in Petoskey. I have had | Clothes POUDGELS.... ..0--ccrsecessessees cons 2 25 | Ohio ae Lime, car lots.......-.---- 85 , COCKS. ‘ WIRE GOODS. the United Associations will beheld at Chi- | some talk with a few of our business men, grt on jonas se gene isha eaneness bans seenes oe Seer eacout por bet Peo iaeiskess 10 EE. Pemre Ooeetnee ene en iri Be ieee sere tee cenes™ oo oe cago next July, when we trust.we will have and they all think you could do a good work ee a BADR. herscas seas BR orden ppencbennncenanee Oe renee oa TOeI08I0 the pleasure of meeting you and hearing of |here, and they would give it their cordial | Washboards, double.........-+++-+¢++resee++ 295\Carlots “ ee ee 1 OB@1 10 | Fenns’........ 0.0. -seeseseenee ener erences 60 | Gate Hooks and Byes............ dis 70&1l0&10 the success of your Michigan Associations, | support. BASKETS. peers _ POF DULL... see seee sees 25@ 20) panished, 14 — : : WRENCHES. My views regarding your methods, at- [ tried to get our grocers together last | Diamond Market.......-.-.--+++++reere007 40 | Land miaaier. Se MeNE i cccvcscsaapess 3 5 1x52 sakb6, 14 a. sisal — 31 pen tess baseetas, NR noone ) er having with my limited knowledge of | winter. We had a few meetings, but there | Bushel, narrow band.........+------+-1++771 1 60 | Land plaster, car lots...........+++0++ 2 50 | Cola Rolled, 14x56 and 1x60. DLL, 22 | Goe’s Patent a kL die 15810 its workings and careful perusal of your | was not enough interest taken in the matter Bushel, wide band..........-.++erererseereee 175 | Fire brick, per M......++++seesreeeeees $25 @ $35 | Cold Rolled, 14x48... .....-- +s serve cree seeres 22 | Coe’s Patent, malleable..........-- dis 75&10&10 j constitution and by-laws, compared it with | then—for the reason, perhaps, that it was pet a wane No. 1 eA ates UN FE We ra nos st setts tos? 8 00 | ssorse’s Bit Stock cena dis 40| BirdC ee ‘ 1 ‘ ’ ’ ee BOG fe ee Be eee ee eee eee es SSNS TT | Ped CODON ois on cc ine cece ceeseccccesecuce 5 ours in a general way, are that yours may not started right. The fifteen grocers here | Clothes, splint, 5 00 Anthracite, egg and grate, car lots..$5 75@6 00 | Taper and Straight Shank...........- dis 40 Pasa PR. in oucdlos dis weann have and has some features which places it | then agreed to support such an organiza- Clothes, willow 6 00 | Anthracite, stove and nut, car lots.. 6 25 | Morse’s Taper Shank...........--++++ dis Te ee, Gi THR ccc ash caesnes scons 80 ; ahead of our Merchants Protective Associa- tion, but we did not get enough together to othes, willow TNO, Big vce susvepenes ebaceenas 7 00 Cannell, car lots.........--+ cs dusa hes e co ‘ ELBOWS. e Casters, Bed and Plate...........- disd0&10&10 i f Bi i Referri )» the col- : Nothes. willow N0.3........+:++++ eatin ...8 09 | Ohio Lump, car lots.........-- phi ee 25 | Com. 4 piece, 6 im........---++- +++ doz net $.85 | Dampers, Ameri : : ie 0 ; oom Be . ring ae - go on. comm 2 ____ | Water Tight, bu.....- De ihren as '3 75 | Blossburg or Cumberland, car lots.. 4 00 Corrugated . ee Togs ay ok ban Guu tene dis 20&10 Forks. hoes, rakes and ail steel goods. eosioas ion departmen y main _ J. VANZOLENBURG. : half bU....ccccccosereceseeese@ 85! Portiand Coment.....+-.+.-+*. seers 3 00 | Adjustable........ pi uk ineewadssenavess dis %&10| Copper Bottoms.....-........seeeeeeeers 2e & * The Michigan Tradesman. A MERCANTILE JOURNAL, PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY. \ K, A, STOWE & BRO., Proprietors. Office in Eagle Building, 49 Lyon St., 3d Floor. Telephone No. 95, “ntered at the Postofice at Grand Rapids as Second-class Matter.) WEDNESDAY, DEECMBER 15, 1886. RETAIL GROCERS’ ASSOCIATION. Interesting Session of the Local Body. There was a good attendance at the regu- lar semi-monthly meeting of the Retail Gro- cers’ Association last Tuesday evening. President Coye presided for the first time. Applications for membership were received from the following grocers, all of whom were elected members of the Association: A. W. Fowler, 398 Second street; Chas. McCool, 72 Calder street; Nicholas Bouma, Fisher Station. Under the head of unfinished business, the question of jobbers harboring delinquents came up for action. Geo. Dunaven renewed his motion to the effect that members of the Association withdraw their patronage from any jobbing house harboring dead-beats. M. C. Goossen and E. E. Walker stated that they had been assisted in the collection of accounts against jobbers’ help by their em- ployers. Collector Cooper said that, with one exception, he was met in an open hand- ed manner and told how to proceed to se- cure the collection of accounts against the persons referred to. The discussion seem- ed to be narrowed down to the attitude of one jobbing house, and A. J. Elliott sug- gested that a committee of three be appoint- ed by the chair to waiton the house in ques- tion and receive any explanation the latter has to offer. E. J. Herrick deprecated harsh measures and suggested that the Secretary be instructed to communicate with thé house by letter. J. H. Terrill objected to such a a course, on the ground that the communi- cation might go in the waste basket, whereas a call from a duly authorized com- mittee would compell the house to commit itself one way or-the other. Mr. Dunaven’s motion was then put to a vote and lost, when A. J. Elliott moved that the Secretary be instructed to notify the house of the action of the Association and await an answer before proceeding fur- ther in the matter, which was adopted. President Coye then read his inaugural address, as follows: To the Members of the Retail Grocers’ Asso- ciation: GENTLEMEN—In assuming the duties of the position to which you have called me, it has seemed to me proper to state, as best I may, the causes which led to this organiza- tion, what it has accomplished and to outline a few of the necessities of the future. About thirteen months have elapsed since a dozen or fifteen grocers of this city, in answer to repeated calls published in THE MicmiGAN TRADESMAN, met at THE TRADESMAN Office to discuss the great question of organization. Of the necessity which existed for prompt action, there seemed to be but one opinion and it was unanimously decided to form an organization to be known as the Retail Grocers’ Associa- tion of Grand Rapids. At that time there were but two like as- sociations in Michigan, namely at Traverse City and Muskegon. At the next meeting, November 10, 1885, our present constitution was adopted and your retiring officers elect- ed to do the work of the first year. How well that work has been done is evidenced by the fact that at theend of oneshort year, instead of sixteen members we have now in our Association 116 members. Instead of three feeble associations in the State we shall have by January 1 about sixty asso- ciations and a State Association with a membership of about 1,200. With these re- sults—grand in the work already accom- plished, grander still in the possibilities for the future—our Association has had much to do; and if to any one man, more than another, credit is due for the breaking away of the clouds which darkened our bus- iness life, that one is our Secretary, E. A. Stowe, through the instrumentality of THE MicnIGAN TRADESMAN. Of the State organization—but lately com- pleted with its cordial greeting and its well written papers and timely exchanges of opinion, a source of pleasure and profit to all—I need not speak at length; but I will briefly say that the officers then elected are doing a noble work, devoting time and money to the cause, firm in the belief that the results will be better methods of doing busipess, shorter hours of labor, a more un- iform and better defined credit system which will soon change to a cash basis; waging war on adulterations of all kinds; ferreting out and destroying forever the demoralizing dead-beat; in short, elevating and purifying our calling, so that in our Michigan circle business shall be done on the square and each do his level best to render the title Business Mana synonym for honor and jus- tice. As we grow in experience, we find that our constitution is in need of radical changes, and I would suggest that as soon as conven- ient after the next State meeting a commit- tee be appointed to remodel the constitu- tion. : Our treasury is very lean, owing to the small charges for initiation fees and dues, and I suggest that, beginning January 1, the initiation fee be raised to $2 and the dues to 25cents per month. Our collections have been better than we expected, perhaps, but there seems to be room for further improvement and I would recommend that a blank, simiiar to those in use in the Tustin and other associations, be furnished members, to be by them sent to delinquents, before sending their names to the Actuary. In conclusion, let me hope, gentlemen, that your officers and committees will have your kind assistance in the future as in the past, that the proposed change in the city charter be carried by the help of those in; terested with us in the creation of a. city market'to a successful issue, and that the coming year may bring with it pleasure and profit to the business men of our city and State. Your committees for the ensuing year will be as follows: ; On Finance—H. A. Hydorn, Milo G. Ran- dall and H. G. DeGraff. On Rooms—Milo G. Randall, Jas. Farns- worth and Geo. Dunaven. On Arbitration—E. J. Herrick, J. Geo. Lehman and A. Rasch. On Complaints—B. F. Emery, Leonard Kipp and Cornelius J. Van Halteran. W. S. Coleman for the past fourteen months buyer and manager for the Gunn Hardware Co., has yoluntarily severed his connection with that concern and engaged with Foster, Stevens & Co. as assistant to Buyer Philbrick. Mr. Coleman is a worker from Workville and will prove a valuable accession to his new employers. E. J. Herrick moved that the address be placed on file, and E. A. Stowe moved as an amendment that the chair appoint a spec- ial committee of three to consider the Presi- dent’s recommendations and report on the same at the next meeting. The amended motion was adopted and the chair appointed as such committee Messrs. Stowe, Herrick and Lawton. The Secretary reported the result of an interview with President Garfield, of the Grand River Valley Horticultural Society, on the market question, and at his sugges- tion, ex-President Herrick was instructed to appear before the next meeting of the Society and explain the means the Associa- tion proposed to adopt to secure the estab- lishment of a public market. Collector Cooper presented his usual re- port and the meeting adjourned. ——————-_-—>_-4-=<——__- QUERIES. To be Reported at the March Convention of the M. B. M. A. 1. Are the insurance rates on store prop- erty too high? Accepted by Frank Hibbard, Evart. 2. Are female clerks to be preferred to male assistants under any circumstances? Accepted by Frank Hibbard, Evart. 3. Should outlawed accounts be consider- ed by our local associations? 4, How old should an account be before the collection system of.an association should be used? 5. Isa wife entitled to credit who be- comes the custodian of her husband’s prop- erty, in order to allow him to evade the pay- ment of his debts? _ 6. Ought the daily papers to publish wholesale quotations? 7. Is it feasible and desirable to quote the wholesale price of merchandise—hardware and drugs accepted—by means of characters not understood by the public.at large? 8: Is it possible to wholly abolish the credit system? 7. How ean the credit system best be cur- tailed? 10. Is cutting in prices ever justifiable? Anyone who will volunteer to answer any of the above queries, or anyone who has ad- ditional queries to suggest, is requested to communicate with the editor of THE TRADESMAN as soon as convenient. STOP THat UGH IT ANNOYS ~, EVERYBODY YP a eanate \ PROCURE A porvie oF C\WS ALLENS[UNG BALSAM at any DRUG STORE > TAKE IT FAITH cy FULLY, AND You Wi BE l’ Convinced 7 " THAT THERE (S$ Bur onE REMEPY FOR COUGHS & COLDS AND THAT tS AllenSlungBa!sam Solo BY AY DRUGGISTS ar 25° 50% x, $10 Fatt JN. HARRisg Co wreP S Cin. 0 SCRIBNER’S MAGAZINE PUBLISHED MONTHLY, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS. First Number Ready Dec. 15. ScRIBNERS’ MAGAZINE will be in the widest sense a magazine of general litera- ture, and each number will be fully illus- trated. Some of the most notable papers to ap- pear during the first year area series of UN PUBLISHED LETTERS OF THACKERAY of very great autobiographical value; EXx-MIN- ISTER E. B. WASHBURNE’S REMINISCENCES OF THE SIEGE AND COMMUNE OF PARIS; GLIMPSES AT THE DIARIES OF GOUVER- NEUR Morris, Minister to France at the close of the last century (giving description of social life and characters of the time); a collection of contemporary letters describing EArLy New YorK AND NEW ENGLAND Society. : There is much excellent fiction, including a serial by HAROLD FREDERIC; stories ex- tending through several numbers by H. C. BuNNER, J. S. of DALE, and others; and short stories by R. L. STEVENSON, JOEL CHANDLER Harnis, T. A. JANVIER, Miss JEWwETT, OcrAVE THANET, H. H. Boye- SEN, Miss Crossy, and a host of others. Notable special papers to be published very early are General F. A. WALKER’s on SocraALismM; Dr. WILLIAM Hayes WARD’s on BABYLONIAN CyLInpDERS; Mr. Jonn C. Rores’ on the Porrrairs or Csar; Cap- tain GREENE’s on CoAst DEFENCE, etc. _ SCRIBNER’S MAGAZINE will be published at $3 a year, or 25 cents a copy. Subscrip- tions may be sent to any newsdealer or book- seller, or to Charles Scribners’ Sous, Pabs., 743 and 745 Broadway,}] - New York. NOVELTIES IN PERFUMERY Small Slippers, “Hob Nail,” Assorted Colors, $1.85 Large és 6c cc é¢ 6c 2.00 Small Hats, i c " 85 Medium “ce 6c ° ce 6c 6c 2.00 3.00 Large “cc “cs cc “c 6é Tooth Pick Holder, “Polka Dot,” “ ” 2.00 A Bottle of Perfume with each piece. ALTO A COMPLETE LINE OF Handkerchief Perfumes! In Iarge Variety. Jennings & Smith, PERFUMERS. GRAND RAPIDS, MICE. es FALL AS, Makes a Specialty of Butter and Eggs, Fruits and Oysters. Cold Storage in Connection. All Orders receive Prompt and Careful Attention. We Handle the Celebrated “ROCK BRAND” Oysters. No. 1 Egg Crates for Sale. Stevens’ No. 1 patent fillers used. 50 cents each. 97 and 99 Canal Street, - Grand Rapids, Michigan FULLER & STOWE COMPANY, Designers Eneravers and Printers Engravings and Electrotypes of Buildings, Machinery, Patented Articles, Portraits, Autographs, Etc., on Short Notice. Cards, Letter, Note and Bill Heads and other Office Stationery a Leading Feature. Address as above 49 Lyon Street, Up-Stairs, Grand Rapids, Mich. Jobbers Michigan Water White and HOGLE & C g Legal Test Oils. Manistee and Saginaw Salt. Agricultural Salt. Warsaw Salt; pockets, all sizes, and barrels. West Michigan Agents for Prussing’s Celebrated Vin- egar works. Write for quotations. MUSKEGON MICH 5 i Warehouse: Lee’s Ferry Dock, HESTHR & FOX, MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS FOR SAW AND CRIST MILL MACHINERY, TL AS ENGINE Send for 7 Catalogue a an WORKS INDIANAPOLIS. IND., U. S. A. MANUFACTURERS OF 2 Prices. pS De C2>7y Engines and Boilers in Stock : for immediate delivery. jaa ayn =e, = aie Planers, Matchers, Moulders and all kinds of Wood-Working Machinery, Saws, Belting and Oils. And Dodge’s Patent Wood Split Pulley. Large stock kept on hand. Pulley and become convinced of their superiority. 130 OAKES ST., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Send for sample Write for Prices. See Our Wholesale Quotations else- where in this issue and write for Special Prices in Car Lots. We are prepared to make Bottom Prices on anything we handle A.B. KNOWLSON, 3 Canal Street, Basement, Grand Rapids, Mich. PF. J. DETTENTHALER, 117 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. JOBBER OF Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. See Quotations in Another Column. Also Grand Rapids Agent for Cleveland Baking Co.’s Crackers «x Cookies. Full Stock on Hand at all Times. G. R. MAYHEW, JOBBER OF' RUBBERS Woonsockets & Wales Goodyears. GRAND RAFIDS. | COOP RPELEr We have cooked the cornin this can [fh sufficiently. Warmed (not oon) adding piece of hi) Good Butter (size of of fresh milk (preferable to waiter.) Season to suit when onthe table. None genuine unless bearing the signature ot Ml rchey hichingls P D- = EN at tus ©* o- ‘ DIRECTIONS Should be Thereughly hen’s egg) and gill CHILLICOTHE JILL. Every can wrapped in colored tissue paper with signature and stamp on each can. PUTNAM & BROOKS, JOBBERS OF OYSTERS, And Manufacturers of CANDY. L, M. CARY. ° CARY &L Fire and Burelar Proof SAF EHS °. L. L. LOVERIDGE, GENERAL DEALERS IN Combination and Time Locks, 1] Tonia Street, = - Grand Rapids, Mich. OVERIDCE, SNOW-SHOVELS, Curtiss, SLEDS, FIRE-KINDLERS, FOR SALE BY Dunton & Co. * > a ‘ The Michigan Tradesman. THE DAIRY INDUSTRY. Annual Report of the Department of Agri- culture. The condition of the dairy industry in the several states lying in what is usually termed the dairy belt, is herewith reported for the season of 1885, extending through a period of six months, beginning with May and end- ing with October. A census of this indus- try being impossible, with limited data, this report necessarily exhibits only the condition of the business as shown in the digest of re- marks by persons who have sent returns from those states, giving the causes of de- pression, a@fnospheric influences, kind and character of cows employed and methods of feeding. It will be observed that this business fluc- tuates, as does every other, having its ebbs and flows as circumstances vary, one section showing a prosperous outlook, whilst an- other may be depressed. Low prices attri- buted to competition with oleomargarine and like products; wet seasons depreciating the productive qualities of pasturage; droughts affecting both grassand water; severity of winter weather and insufficiency of shelter and feed; distance from market and exces- sive freights thereto, have all produced their various effects. Inadequate and incomplete returns have, been received from some states known to be extensively engaged in dairying, which can only be accounted for by the fact that noth- ing has been issued from the Department in acknowledgment of dairy reports previous- ly forwarded, hence the manifest indisposi- tion to furnish important data. There were many hindrances to the publication of dairy details in previous years, and the hope may “be confidently indulged that this statement, meager as it may be, will induce more com- prehensive responses to future inquiries. It is especially desirable that the addresses of dairymen in the vicinity of those receiv- ing this publication may be forwanded to this Department, that circulars may be more widely distributed, and the scope of inquiry thus materially extended.’ The States of Tennessee and Mississippi have lately embarked in dairying, and to such an extent that they may be justly classed among the dairy states, thus dispelling the illusory dairy belt. These States could more profitably, perhaps, than those farther north, engage in winter dairying, as their milder climate, with judicious management, would secure a more constant and uniform supply of milk. Efforts will be directed towards obtaining reports of their dairy industry. It is very desirable to acquire data respect- ing winter dairying. Many dairies are oper- ated all the year round; many only in’ win- ter. If the managers of the latter, whose efforts are exclusively directed towards win- ter work, would furnish details ‘of manage- ment, with statement of results, giving the entire cost of manufacture, kinds of feed used, care of stock, etc.. a comparison could be made with summer dairying that would prove instructive and advantageous to those farmers who are largely engaged in* grain- raising, and with whom scarcity of labor at that season prevents suflicient attention to dairy matters to secure success. Now thatthe law respecting oleomargar- ine is to be enforced and the public are to be protected from imposition in its pur- chase, lest complaint may be expected from dairymen, the prosecution of the business will doubtless receive a fresh impetus. But one thing is certain— butter of inferior grades must be relegated to the soap-vat, and that of really good and wholesome grade inust be placed on the market at a price commrensur- ate with the cost of manufacture and remu- nerative returns. It is to b* regretted that no. statement of the entire amount of imitation products man- ufactured in this country can be obtained. It is variously estimated to be from sixty to seventy-five million pounds. The provis- ions of section 5 of the oleomargarine law will hereafter furnish this information. The collection of the revenue tax, should it do no more, will inform the public of the extent, and perhaps the methods, of these. manu- factures. The additional requirement of a distine- tive coloring of these imitation articles would fully insure the public against imposition in their purchase, thereby protecting the pro- ducer of the genuine dairy products, as well as relieving the middlemen from the odium of selling goods of doubtful character.. The unscrupulous retailer would find his avoca- tion gone. The all-important information still wanting to enable a tabular statement to be published of the various averages of milk, butter, cheese, value per cow, ete. Many of the dairymen in some of the states have re- sponded cordially to the circulars of the De- partment; others have sent so few returns that no average could be deduced that would be just or creditable to a state. Until there- fore, the replies are general and thorough in all particulars, a publication of averages must be withheld. : When a great number of returns are re- ceived from dairymen, showing the condi- tion of dairying in a majority of counties of a state, averages will be prepared for com- | parison of one county with another. . is aa People glorify all sorts of bravery except the bravery they might show on behalf of their nearest neighbors. —_————+ Frank MceWain, grocer, Big Rapids: “Your MICHIGAN TRADESMAN is a splendid paper.” The accompanying illustrations reprents the Boss Tobacco Pail Cover. It will fit any pail, and keep the Tobacco moist and fresh until entirely used. It will pay for itself in a short time. You cannot afford to do without it. For particulars, write to ARTHUR MEIGS & CO. V7holesale Grocers, SOle Agents, 77 to 88 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, GRAND RAPIDS. TIME TABLES. Chicago & West Michigan. Leaves. Arrives. Ee ne 9:10am 3:55 p m +Day Express 30 pm 9:45 p m *Night Expres 00 pm 5:45am Muskegon Exp :00 pm 11:00 a m *Daily. tDaily except Sunday. Pullman Sleeping Cars on all night trains. Through parlor car in charge of careful attendants without ex- tra charge to Chicago on 12:50 p. m., and through coach on 9 a, m. and 11 p. m. trains. Newaygo Division. Leaves. Arrives. TROON ini dos be banda rics ee enne des 3:45 pm 4:50 pm COG vss veka dinenanenkahneuse van 8:00 am 10:30 am All trains arrive and depart from Union Depot. The Northern terminus of this division is at Baldwin, where close connection is made with F. & P. M. trains to and from Ludington and Manistee. W. A, GAVETT, Gen’l Pass. Agent. J. B. MULLIKEN, General Manager. Grand Rapids & Indiana. GOING NORTH, : Arrives. Leaves. Traverse City Express.......... 7:00am Traverse City and Mackinaw E | 9:20am Petoskey and Mackinaw Expr . 3:40 pm 5:05 p m Saginaw Express....... 11:25am 7:20am oi O - Mem ae hdenaneneneese 10:30 am. 4:10 pm Saginaw arpeete runs through solid. 7am train has chair car for Traverse City. 11:30 a m train has chair car for Petoskey and Mackinaw City. 5:05 p m train has sleeping and chair cars for Petoskey and Mackinaw. GOING SOUTH, Cincinnati Express................ 7:15am Fort Wayne Express...........++6+ 10:30 am 11:45 a m Cincinnati Express................ 4:40 pm 5:00 p m Traverse City and Mackinaw Ex..11:00 pm 7:15amtrain has parlor chair ear for Cincinnati. 5:00 p m train has Woodruff sleeper for Cincinnati. Muskegon, Grand Rapids & Indiana. Leave. Arrive. eee 0 RTRs cas innes «es eb ae che ans dines eotaneannas 9:15am 1:00 p m.. . 1:00pm 5:20 pm.. I : - 7:10pm Leaving time at Bridge street depot 7 minutes later. C. L. LocKkwoop, Gen’! Pass. Agent. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. Kalamazoo Division. Leave. Arrive. Ex. & Mail. N. Y. Mail. N.Y. Mail. N. Y. Ex. 4:35pm 7:45am..Grand Rapids. 9:46am 6:10pm 5:55pm 9:02am,.Allegan....... 8:28am 5:00am 7:05pm 10:06am,.Kalamazoo.., 7:30am 4:90pm 8:30pm 11:3:am..White Pigeon, 5:55am 2:20pm 2:30am 5:05pm..Toledo........ 11:00pm 9:45am 8:30am 9:40 p m..Cleveland..... 6:40pm 5:35am 2:50pm 3:30am..Buffalo........ 11:55am 11:10pm 6:40am _ 6:50 pp m..Chicago....... 1:30pm 6:50am A local freight leaves Grand Rapids at 1 p m, carry+ ing passengers as faras Allegan. All trains daily ex- cept Sunday. J. W. MCKENNEY, General Agent. Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee. GOING EAST. Arrives. Leaves. +Steamboat Express............... 6:25am PU RPOURT, MOT cai cc ck nacekicesseece 10:40 am 10:50 am *Evening EXpreas.. ........-00.00.., 9:8 Pp Mm 3:50 pm ME IGOG ME PPOsy 6c. 56 ices stone 9:20 pm 10:55 p m (Mined, With COBCH...............- 11:00 a m GOING WEST. *Morning Express, .......c..s0sae8 1:05 pm 1:10pm PTHVOULH Mall: : oo. secs ecwcse neces OOD Mm 5:05 pm +tSteamboat Express.............6 10:40 pm WO as ko ka hs ag ou oe poche dey RN 7:45am eo 5:10am 5:35 am tDaily, Sundays excepted. *Daily. Passengers taking the 6:25 am Express make close connection at Owosso for Lansing, and at Detroit for New York, arriving there at 10:30 am the following morning. The Night Express has a through Wagner ear and local sleeping car from Detroit to Grand Rapids. D. Porrer, City Passenger Agent. GEO. B. REEVE, Traftic Manager Chicago, Michigan Central. DEPART. Detroit Mepreas, ........eecessecees ee es 6:15am TN TURP ORR Se) coc cac see eecaces dees censceegnees 1:10pm MRTG PPORS, ois csc ce as ces cases - hen cenass 10:10 pm I oie ach sonnet canals ence ode ne Wedas tae 6:50am ARRIVE. MEMCLNO BA DTCES, 5 ccc ccd cade tee ess hose cceasaes 6:00 am DE co acecccnenkuhe ds tuesce aie dcscesss wanes 3:00 pm Grand Rapids Express EHIME en cae case cetannen ses Cesc tes aa i *Daily. All other daily except Sunday. Sleeping cars run on Atlantie and Pacitic Express trains to and from Detroit. Parlor earsrun on Day Express and Grand Rapids Express to and from Detroit. Direct. connec- tions made at Detroit with all through trains East over M. C. R. R., (Canada Southern Div.) Cuas. H. Norris, General Agent. Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquette. Going West. Going East. 7:00am 6:50am. .S8t. Ignace..... 8:30pm = 5:55 12:00pm 9:40am,.Seney......... 5:15 pm_ 12:38 6:30pm 12:40pm) yo, notte 2:15pm 7:0 12:50 pms Marquette .. ) 9:00 pm 1:40 pm, .Negaunee..... 1:25pm 1:55 pm..Ishpeming....12:58 p m 30 pm..Houghton .... 9:20am 5:50 pm..Hancock ..... 9:01 am 6:35 pm..Calumet...... 8:15am Mixed train leaves St. Ignace at 7am; arrives Mar- quette 5:30 p m. ). W. ALLEN, Gen. Pass. and Ticket ..10:15 pm . 5:15pm ~o Agent, Marquette. + Lan | woth al ant BOUCKWHEAT SELF RAISING FLOUR. 1862. ° = ising Flour by the award of a Gold Medal, made a lengthy report on the great value of this important invention, Pa a au RUE REE SROSSSSR SERRUS SSSASIASEEEELLASER EKER RANE ReseseSe FOR THEIR SELF-RAISINGFLOUR THE FIRST GoLD MEDAL EVER GIVEN INTHE UNITED STATES FORFLOUR. 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BY - a ull al 5 yeas jes er ee isi ane Lae S 5 viele cw the if Uv pw ‘ ant it af Y 8 ge }& rats : ; es ea? és nG P ath sf trov \ an & oA? ie pars) ape™ a ant nce - rH ; e he im ‘ aor pur she ch of tt an a , d ec oh 10 ’ bh Vv wens uv me 0 apat ates Bye foNy pith ing mer «320° ge, ned Mr eraedt ape OO epee" ad. : be upy..: 2 on 3 3, fast ' yaisl M4 8 5 meth? ii a a Hp ossee- 5 a $3 che sere BECEERS’ : Boxes holding 20 5 “ ce 40 2 23 und packages, a = “ 6c “ “ ‘“ 3 Discount--On lots of 25 boxes or more, 50 cents per box. SELF -RAISING BUCKEWHEAT. 50 $4.50 $4. $4.30 The Standard of Excellence KINGSFORDS “Dilver Kingsford’s Oswego CORN STARCH for Puddings, Custards, Blanc-Mange, etc. THE PERFECTION OF QUALITY. WILL PLEASE YOU EVERY TIME! ALWAYS ASK YOUR GROCER FOR THESE GOODS. BULKLEY, LEMON & HOOPS, Importers and V/7holesale Grocers. Sole Agents for Lautz Bros. & Co.’s Celebrated Soaps. Niagara Starch Co.’s Celebrated Starch. “Jolly Tar” Celebrated Plug Tobacco, dark and light. , Jolly Time” Celebrated Fine Cut To- bacco. Dwinell, Hayward & Co.s Roasted Coffees. Thomson & Taylor’s Magnolia Coffee. Warsaw Salt Co.'s Warsaw Salt. “ Benton” Tomatoes, Benton Harbor. “Van Camp” Tomatoes, Indianapolis. “Acme” Sugar Corn, Best in the World. In addition to a full line of staple groceries, we are the only house in Michigan which carries a complete assortment of fancy groceries and table delicacies. Mail orders are especially solicited, which invariably secure the lowest prices and prompt shipment. Satisfaction guaranteed, 05,97 and 29 Tonia St. and 51, 53, 55, 57 and 59 Island Sts. Grand Rapids, Mich. OYSTERS! We commenced handling Mills & Robinson's Oysters on October 1st. The goods will be canned in Baltimore, and we think them superior to goods canned in Detroit or Grand Rapids, as they are canned the same day they are shucked, and not laid around exposed to the air for days before they are can- Faton & Christenson, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. RINDGE, BERTSCH & CO., MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES. AGENTS FOR THE BOSTON RUBBER SHOE CO. 14 and 16 Pearl Street, - Grand Rapids, Mich. tae The Michigan Tradesman ALLEGAN AROUSED To the Necessity for Progress and Reform. ALLEGAN, Nov. 22. Mr. E. A. Stowe, of Grand Rapids, hav- ing offered to be present and explain the practical merits and workings of simi- lar organizations,in other towns in Michi- an Therefore—We, the undersigned business men of Allegan, do hereby pledge ourselves to attend a meeting to be held at W. W. Warner's office on Friday evening, Dec. 10, for the purpose of organizing a Business Men’s Association: E. T. Van Ostrand, Eppink & Kohlman, S. D. Pond, Irving F. Clapp, Lilly & Lilly, D. Eliinger & Son, C. B. Hischfield, An- drew Oliver, Spohn & Van der hook, H. Vosburgh, A. W. Sherwood & Son, A. F. Marsh, H. Stern & Co., Will Storkman, Geo. E. DeLano, Barclay & Knickerbocker, C. Young, A. E. Calkins, D. C. Henderson & Co., H. P. Dunning, C. H. Smith, Smith Bros., Turner & Renihan, Garrod & Mes- singer, Livingston & Co., E. B. Bailey, J. M. Killian, Sherwood & Griswold, E. C. Jenner, O. Stern & Co., H. Coykendall, S. S. Dryden & Sons, Maentz & Brand. In response to the above agreement, the editor of Tuk TRADESMAN met the busi- ness men of Allegan last Friday evening and explained the system of organization in detail. Irving F. Clapp was selected to officiate as chairman and E. T. Van Ostrand was chosen to serve as secretary pro tem. A general discussion followed the explana- tion, when John H. Eppink moved that the organization of an association be immediate- ly proceeded with, which was adopted. _M. H. Porter moved that the constitution of the Tustin Association be adopted, which was carried. The following gentlemen ‘then handed in their names for membership in the Associa- tion: I. F. Clapp, S. D. Pond, Eppink & Kohlman, Lilly & Lilly, Maentz & Brand, A. W. Sherwood & Son, Garrod & Mes- singer, Barclay & Knickerbocker, Kibbe & Brand, Geo. B. Kellogg, J., V. Streeter & Son, Turner & Renihan, Jos. M. Killian, E. C. Jenner, Chas. Young, E. T. Van Os- trand, Barcus, Duthie & Parks, M. H. Por- ter, E. B. Born, C. H. Adams and A. E. Co Election of officers resulted as follows: President—Irving F. Clapp. Vice-President—S. D. Pond. Secretary—E. T. Van Ostrand. Treasurer—John Eppink. Executive Committee—President, Secre- tary, Treasurer, E. B. Born and A. E. Calkins. Business Committee—J. B. Streeter, John Lilly and A. E. Calkins. S. D. Pond moved that the collection blanks presented be referred to the Execu- tive Committee for adoption and that the Committee be: empowered to secure the printing of the necessary quantities of each. The Secretary was instructed to request the editors of the local newspapers to pub- lish the constitution and by-laws in connec- tion with the report of the formation of the organization. Attorney Warner then addressed the meeting in praise of the organization just formed. The treatment of the delinquent was fairand honorable and no one could find cause for complaint on that score. He said he was glad to see that the Association was put on a catholic basis, inviting the co-operation of every man who is interested in the welfare of thetown. He asserted that Allegan had lost ground by not having formed just such an organization years ago —that instead of 6,000 people the village ought to have 10,000 inhabitants, and he bespoke for the new movement the full meas- ure of success it deserved. A general discussion followed, when the meeting adjourned, to meet again in one week. Owing to counter attractions, not all who signed the call for the meeting were able to be present at the initial meeting. A canvass of the town next day revealed the fact that nearly every business man would identify himself with the Association, which will render it one of the strongest organiza- tions in the State. The Association is well officered, all the members are enthusias- tic and good results may be looked for from Allegan. —_—__-_~>- > American Musk. R. S. Cristiani writes to the Chemist and Druggist: ‘‘Allow me to make some fur- ther observations on the subject, upon which 1 notice a paper by Mr. Charles Symes in a recent issue of your journal. The American musk is, no dobbt, the most valuable substitute yet discovered for the costly Tonquin musk in many of the uses to which the latter is put. It is not, of course equal to the Tonquin musk, as there is nothing in the world now known that ap- *proaches the latter in value as an ingredient in the manufacture of perfumery; but still, for perfuming toilet soaps the American musk, in combination with other suitable substances, will be found the best possible substitute for the Chinese article. It may also be used for many other purposes, al- though it will not give the true odor of fine musk; but with a little age the soaps in which it has been used become similar to those scented with the true musk. “The demand for American musk in this country and in England has steadily in- creased from season, and I estimate that some of our large soap manufactures save large sums by its use, as they have soap of special perfume and name, that owe their popularity to the American musk. But be- fore the substance can become an article of commerce some system will have to be in- troduced in its mode of collection and pre- servation, for at present, upon the approach of warm weather, it is attacked by insects and soon made worthless.” __ A Shortage of $32,000. _ Geo. H. Burt, assignee for Chas. Broas & _|Co., the Detroit boot and shoe jobbers, favors THE TRADESMAN with a complete schedule of the liabilities and assets, from which it appears that the assets are about $70,000 and that the liabilities exceed that sum by $32,000. Geo. B, Preston, of Med- ford, Mass., is a creditor to the extent of $24,924,831, which is secured by chattel mortgages upon the goods, wares and mer- chandise of the insolvent firm, amounting to $43,643.62. The claims of Mr. Preston orig- inally belonged to and were secured by chat- tel mortgages running to A. Ives & Sons, First National Bank, of Greenville, Mich.; Central Michigan Savings Bank, Lansing; J. Just Broas, Henrietta Burch and John C. Collins, which were purchased by and as- signed to Geo. B. Preston. Other creditors to the extent of $1,000 and over are as fol- lows: Fogg, Shaw, oy Aa & Co., ‘Boston.. fh 006 17 Geo. H. Burt & Co., ae 8)492 5 H. A. Royce & Co., - aes » 1,653 35 Chas. M. Lee, “+ .. 4,007 00 Portsmouth Shoe Co., : .... 3,100 10 J. W. Wolcott & Co., Natick, Mass...... 4,199 00 BE. M. Dickenson & Co., Fitchburg, Mass 1,999 90 Bacon, Kent & Co. Spencer, Mass..... 2,601 85 Woodberry Bros., “Beverly, Mass...... 1,500 77 J. E. Farrar & Co., Danvers, Mass oe Sweet & Bond, Haverhill, Mass.. ae Houghton & Co., Worcester, Mass..... Frank Clark & Co., Randoiph, Mass.. . 1,484 00 ———- 0 The Figures in the Matthews Failure, at ‘Big Rapids. N. H. Beebe, assignee for J. B. Matthews, the Big Rapids grocer, favors Tux TRADEs- MAN with the list of creditors, and the amount owing each, as follows: John Greenop........-.--+--+- . .. $1,320 00 OTs, MIE ee ines 5 asose sass .. 208 00 A MGUINOWSE | ok ca oe os oe ose ease ae -- sess 54 00 Kenny & Robinson.............++--+5+- 10 5 Darrah Bros, & Co.... ......-.- cree eee 88 25 Hugh Ross........--2-ecee cece ee ee crete 8 19 G. F. PheIps.....0. 22... .000sencscecesess 8 5d Bulkley, Lemon & Hoops.............. 123 21 Cody, AM cp avcbevsacas 94 03 WiGOr OF] CO. oi és oo os veces cas oe oes 21 93 MOUS BNOS. 5. co. ccs sees ng cs o> doce ewes 48 37 Chicago Chemical, Works............-- 57 25 Woolson Spice Co..........0.eeeeeeeeees 29 25 Edwina, Rolph, Mead & Co...........-- 134 40 Peck, Esselstyn AN cess hvac ean 8 48 Beats B, Cen B00... 5 vn ang ues n050s- 0 136 80 American Lubricator Co............+++ 2 83 Borden, Selleck & Co.........-..---54 14 25 Darling Milling Co...... 36 20 B. F. Farrington & Co.....0......---+++ 5 45 Stinson & Hubbelwhite............. ; 5 50 Marple & French...........-..00e+-+-++ 12 77 BEA W Ih VAUBR. ooo sens connec scence cscs sss i0 20 Pao WW, AO nas ck eke chee eos ces 75 00 John Doster..............- i rukupanasco's 16 00 +> > Two Failures at Saranac. . Gifford & Van Drezer, the Saranac gen- eral dealers, made an assignment last Wed- nesday to S. M. Crawford. The Saranac Local thus refers to the matter: ‘‘The as- signment was caused largely from the fact that Mr. Gifford was endorser for a con- siderable amount of paper, which had been given by Lee & Brown and which had also been endorsed by A. C. Lee. The holders of this paper were inclined to hold Mr. Gif- ford for payment, which, coupled with the fact that the times have been very close and collections light, led to the failure. It is thought that the liabilities and assets are about equal.” Hunter & Sargent, hardware dealers at the same place, assigned on the 8th to Jno. H. Welsh,.of Ionia. poe eum ce Ce Canaan ‘“‘Better Than Statements, Persuasion or Law.” Hart, Dee. 9, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sir—In reply to your wish in THEe TRADESMAN, I again report progress. Our third regular meeting was held in Pentwater on Tuesday last at 11 a. m., in- stead of evening, so as the visiting brethren could take advantage of thetrains. The time alotted was entirely taken up by routine business, so that we could have no exper- ience meeting. Every member seems well pleased with the workings of our plan and many claim that they are getting results which state- ments, persuasion and even law would not bring. Our next meeting will be at this place, and after the business routine we intend having an ‘‘experience meeting” and a social time—a sort of banquet. Thanks for the many good suggestions in Tue TRADESMAN. Yours very truly, E. 8. HoUGHTALING. _——— oOo Kalkaska in Readiness for Organization. KALKASKA, Dec. 10, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DrAR Str—In reply to yours of Dec. 8, I will say that I have seen nearly all our bus- iness men and every one is favorable to an organization. We don’t know much about the plan, but suppose it is a good thing or you would not be in it. We think you and Bro. Hamilton had best stop and see us and explain the business and we will probably organize while you are here. Let me know what night you will be here and also any other information you may see fit. A good many ask about the expense, but I could not give them much light on the subject. Yours fraternally, C. E. RAMSEY. -—~<>--9-< > Organization Talk at Calumet. CALUMET, Dec. 8, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sirn—Your paper is welcome and most of its hints and information practical. It should be in every well-conducted store, at least for the use of the clerks. Will you kindly send mea copy of the by-laws of the associations you are organiz- izing to enable merchants to protect them- selves against the dead-beat and the swin- dlers infesting every community. What- ever it will cost, I will forward, iaaeding +1 to your instructions. Thanking you for the favor I remain Respectfully yours, JAS. LISA. ieicnenbe St. Charles Moving in the Matter of Or- ganization. Sr. CHARLEs, Dec. 9, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: Dear Sin—We are about to organize a Business Men’s Association here. We are to have a meeting Friday evening. We see by THE TRADESMAN that you are taking an interest:in such organizations. If you ean give us any pointers in this matter, you will confer a favor on Yours truly, O. D. Haminton & Son. ‘How to.Tell a Girl’s Age. Girls of a marriageable age do not like to tell how old they are; but you can find out by following the subjoined instructions, the young lady doing the figuring. Tell her to : put down the number of the month in which she was born, then multiply it by 2, then to ‘add 5, then to multiply it by 50, then to add her age, then to subtract 365, then to add 115, then tell her to tell you the amount she has left. The two figures to the right will denote her age, and the figure or figures re- maining, the month of her birth. For in- stance, the amount is 822; she is 22 years old, and was born in the eighth month (Aug- ust). Try it. ‘ COUNTRY PRODUCE. Apples—The best winter varieties are fairly | firm at $2.75@$3 8 bbl. Beans—Country hand-picked command $1.25 # bu., and city picked $1.40. : Beets—45c # bu. Buckwheat—2\c ® b. Butter—Michigan creamery is in good de- mand at25@28e. Dairy is in tair demand at 18@20c. Cabbages—$4@$5 # 100, according to size. Carrots—4ic # bu. Celery—Grand Haven or Kalamazoo, 20@25¢ 8 doz. Cheese—October and November stock of Michigan full cream is firm at 18@1b3%c. Cider—10c # gal. Cranberries—Choice Bell and Bugle and Cape Cod command $8.75@$9 ® bbl. Jerseys, $2.75@3 8B bu. Dried Apples—Evaporated, 10@12c # b; quartered and sliced, 4%c ® b. Dried Peaches—Pared, 15c. Eggs—Scarce and high. Strictly fresh are grabbed up quick at 28c and pickled and cold storage stock are in good demand at 20c. Grapes—Catawbas command 6c; Niagaras, 8c; Malagas, $4.50@$5 ® keg. Honey—Firm at 12@18c. Hay—Bailed is moderately active at $15 per ton in two and five ton lots and $14 in car lots. Onions—Scar ce and high, good stock readily commanding $2.50@$2.75 #% bbl. Potatoes—Nominally quoted at 30c. Pop Corn—2%@38e #8 b. Sweet Potatoes—Baltimores, out of market. Kiln dried Jerseys, $4 # bbl. Squash—Hubbard, 2c ® b. GRAINS AND MILLING PRopuors. Wheat—2e higher. City millers pay 75 cents for Lancaster and 72 for Fulse and Clawson. Corn—Jobbing generally at 46@47c in 100 bu. lots and i2@438c in carlots. Oats—White, 38c in small lots and 82@3sec in car lots. Rye—48@50c @ bu. Barley—Brewers pay $1.25 # cwt. Flour—Lower. Patent, $5 #% bbl. in sacks and $5.20 in wood. Straight, $4 #@ bbl. in sacks and $4.20 in wood. Meal—Bolted, $2.75 # bbl. Mill Feed—Screenings, $13 # ton. Bran, $13 # ton. Ships, $14 ton. Middlings, $15 % ton. Corn and Oats, $18 # ton. HIDES, PELTS AND FURS. Perkins & Hess pay as follows: HIDES. Green ....8 b 6%4@ % jiCalf skins, —— Part cured.. 7%@ 8 or cured.. Fulleured.... &u@ 8%|Deacon skins, - Dry hides and #8 piece........20''@50 TAS oes. 8 @12 SHEEP PELTS. Old wool, estimated washed @ b...... 25 @28 Tallow Ne ee hi cases sess 38 @3%4 OL. Fine washed # Db on@esiCoarse washed.. — Medium .........27@30|Unwashed........ FURS. POE oe ic wee ce ener ease 10 00@15 TOM as a a ca ee eke 4 00@ 6 oO I acs a es ee 75@ 1 00 I BB oon oe Shek ec ees kat vane 50@ =T5 a eo a cep as W@ 2 BR, PO i anaes ee ce na oe 1 0@ 1 40 Pe A ee ss oyna o as se acm 8 00@ 5 00 OR I oe i ee eee ea 1 0O@ 1 25 UR isis 1 ales ch oe ee 4 00@ 8 00 Bc ans eis oases cohen ces 3 00@ 8 00 EN eos oo ee ee 30@ NN a dae vice eee a beens 1 00@ 1 50 OO is es eke ss cc nk es esas 5 00@ 8 00 WO ee ee 4-@ 1 00 RORONAN oe ck ns ce ee 1 00@ 1 10 a elses sane e ee 2 | 3 00 Muskrat, MUENIOOT. oo os coe aes R@ 14 OE ccc acc labs wo v8 TORY WO oo ce snes ck wees 5@ = 25 These prices are tor prime skins only. OYSTERS AND FISH. F. J. Dettenthaler quotes as follows: OYSTERS, Naw Vor Counts. oi. ccc) acces ccs sscecaee 33 H. F. A. & Co.'s Seleots. . «oo os cack. ce wcas es 28 BAIR i. oe se ikese clases ae 22 OOS oka cy vanes tags teen eas 18 Standard ........ Favorite....... PUTO ic ce decades eT AC LEE SURE Mane Se goiret sir fen: fener A ApUine ye 5 J PP OMAG IAG. TUE, ooo i vs one on oo od oo on ead he os 1 00 New York Counts, 8 _ pas wane bees eeedes kun 1 25 shell, @ 100............... 1 40 Clans, shell, 9 100.00. 03. ss on. concise cies 80 FRESH FISH. ON isan hua co coeds cWeed Cre dhs ae oo @10 TE RGODOK oo og os a es @i7 Mackerel.......... Daa ey a eae see @20 Mackinaw Trout. ..........s.0ecccees: @ : NE ees ca si pen kee ees whens @ 3 ONG oo ec koe oe ns acacicaae ss bo al 10 = WU ICCDAM io oo on oaks aus ie cane ee @ 9 OILS, ILLUMINATING. WERE Fe NEO ass oa ak Sa Eee vn Gwe ces 1144 PRIONIOOT TORE. ovis a cave soos de os ocak bees 1044 LUBRICATING. MPRAOMOG oo es aes 0s a es 11 GAICOl CUUNGS?. oo. os Sons ks kos i esi rhe e, 386% Model Cylinder........... eG 654 Uma erika cece 31% Shield Cylinder. ........2....0c'cecece Sees 261% MIGOPAGO MWNBING. oe os oe kc cae Sec oe eae 23 Peerless Machinery.................2-ececee 20 Challenge Machinery................0.-0e08+ 19 POO ooo oo es ek ss chen ane oe. 20% Black, a, West Virginia... ......... 9 Black, 25° to 30 Black, 15° C. 7. Gis es cca sea nde a DOPE oc ivine es FRESH MEATS. John Mohrhard quotes the trade selling prices as follows: Fresh Beef, sides..................... @ 6 Fresh Beef, hind quarters............ 3 @ 6% ... 44%@ 5 @ 5 . @ 5% .7 @T% @1 @ 6 wis @i7w hind CIO MONE oo os Slice iN aves 9 @l10 WR ca oh nk ns te Pek te cc es, @ll ED a iiss Sodio sis en ei ; @10 MISCELLANEOUS. Hemlock Bark—Tanners all have large sup- plies. Dealers are paying $5 for good bark. Ginseng—Local dealers pay $1.50 # b&b for clean washed roots. Rubber Boots and Shoes—Local jobbers are authorized to offer standard goods at 35 and 5 per cent. off, and second quality at 35, 5 and 10 per cent off. FIELD SEEDS. Clover, pars Sos cue sk edy stocks 4 50 medium................ Hikes 4 50 Timothy, prime. eee sae aves enue keds a 2 00 -Groceries. WHOLMSALE PRICE CURRENT. These ieee are for cash Pikhdg oe pay promptly and buy in full packages. ONOWE oiclikcnes- ‘i PYAZOP GS... os. wena Diamond X........ Modoc, 4 doz....... 2 50 BAKING POWDER. Acme, 4 - cans, : doz. CASE... -- 6-444 ey % bd ragon oolPararon 25 Tb pails. 60|Fraziers, 25 f pails. pon, Lb oo (tall,) 2 Bae ia teen eee beter e eee tee ee oe LIGUIC, 4 OF,. 60... nec ce es adheres ae doz. Bite, 6 OM. os co a ee a ewe ene doz. I OO ons ohn cco an eee ehdenns ® gross OURS icon nce tees scence nsctuess PPOUIO TO OG ois ok c deseanecccecceasecscs Arctic No. 3 pepper box Lisa bac ak esan eee _ He GODS BO 1 GOS SPOT. oe. os ae 1 75 No. 2Carpet.. pene as 2 25 No. 1Carpet........ 2 50) Parlor Gem........ 3 00) Common Whisk.. an Whisk...... RE i reeks asa as Warehouse ........ SS S88s88 eeeie” =e? ort Clams, | tb, Little Neck Se aaa use 1 65 Clam Chowder, a awh cane cas 2 20 Cove Oysters, 1 Ib standards.......... OI 00 Cove Oysters, 2 i standards............. Lobsters, 1 Tb picnie. Lobsters, 2 tb, pienic.............. aces 2 Lobsters, 1 tb "star See ee ee wed co eg wae 2 00 TN ia pct een ee acces 3 00 Mackerel, ‘1 i fresh standards............ Mackerel, 5 fresh standards............! 5 25 Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, 3 ........... Mackerel,3 thin Mustard...............++. Mackerel, 3 i soused....,....... cee a aa é Salmon, 1 i Columbia river.............-- i 7 Salmon, 2 ft Columbia river............... Sardines, domestic 48.............-..+20+- 7@! Sardines, domestic %8..............----- — Sardines, Mustard s.. Sardines, imported 4s. Trout, 3 brook CANNED FRUITS. Apples, gallons, standards..........-..+-. 27 Blackberries, standards............-..-065 110 Cherries, red standard...............+..4 SNA a Sake hnnca desc cdenestes 1 00 Egg Plums, standards Green Gages, standards 2 Ih.......... 1 ec 25 Peaches, Extra Yellow ...............-55- Peaches, standards...............-.eeeeee i 80 PORCHES, SOCONIS .. oo cn. eee ce case cscs sees 1 45 Pineapples, standards..................65- 1 50 Pineapples, Johnson’s sliced... .......... 2 60 Pineapples, Johnson's, grated...... ..... 2 75 a eee ee ER eae en 1 Raspberries, extra.................- 1 20@1 PEVRRVOGITIG 666k ooo e cin kee ese 1 16@1 25 CANNED VEGETABLES. Aspara, us, OVPRCOP TAY. 2. . 6.65 02050555 <8 ima, standard.......... ee 7585 hanne Siringiogs, Mri... ....0 6... acacee es Beans, Lewis’ Boston Baked.............. 1 & Corp, Archer’s Trophy...........-...2-+65 1 00 Morning Glory.........--. 4.14... 1 00 PN oo ova ns cu cc ae sate ca ce en 110 DAADIG PORE acces ces sees cece ees 1 v0 BORO oasis ae on he cee os 1 00 Poas, Wrench «2.1.3... 5 6 oc eens ce ee ao sees 1 6 Peas, extra marrofat.......<:......>.- 1 GGG BOOM OG csi ae banaies osue naan Pumpkin, 3 ih Golden 2395 Succotash, standard............0..02eee- T5@1 20 GUAR 2 cas ene eked tenes chen ened omnes 1 00 Tomatoes, standard brane Se Wag ay nw 1 05 seen eee ee ee ewer ene Se eheessh usec 1 20@1 2 Michigan full cream...... eo: ees 138 @13% York State, Acme........2........ Baker’ a cee ela kis 37 | Ger#pan Sweet....... 23 Coe 35) iV towne Sweet .......2 Schepps, ro Pi ao na a cmeka OO Sieh eden kasee os Is in tin, DAMS. ....<.+ Ys ie Maltby’ 8, is ee Peerless coat pee MIG cies cs eens ..+-15 @l Santos........ 15 Maricabo........... = Santos So oucskieeacas 20 |Maricabo....... If Mocha ee Lee ae. ‘ican Sane nae, 60 bs 100 Ibs (300 bs Seaauis’ eo i aks 18% 1844 PONTE © csc agin nth doesn sce 185 I oo a nnd ces Sennen PORTE foc ak ce ses wn ce cdous vens Oa ace chee ces eehes see Lion, in cabinets..............- segnene Da iw ca wean cre chan Eag i De teks awe a4 5 ee hiae 184% Silver A oa ha - EO ICO ose. isc er nccnen cass 60 foot Jute..... 1 00 72 foot Jute ..... 1 3% CRACKERS AND SWEET Ox Kendsha Butter.............5-- Seymour Butter............... Butrer. . a. ss +<05-- Fancy Butter..... Se POEOE ia caves ws Rabin PRN oo i ncn eta cabo dened Fancy Oyster..............-- . MOMS. anc vsccacesens OOS. 45s (oe ek he koe Own cron Ort Tor OR MORN i ov sca caine once ses Pretzels, hand-made........... EO as ii ces vee caw ee eh s+ CORRE eS, og caew acne es Lemon Cream.................- Frosted Cream..............55- Ginger Snaps...........-...-+- No. 1 Ginger Snaps............ LOMO BUEDS... os... ov. cvscecesse Coffee CAles.. .. 6... ee ci ce seces Lemon Waters............0.00. RR ROB os vos boc pc es non ws Extra Honey J umbles......... Frosted Honey Cakes......... TOUR oe acs cece cease We: CFOS oi spe cs cca c canes Gales Pi ces Pisces. cs i, WO ie sk ais Canes ven ce on ces 38%4@A% Cod, DONELCSS.......- 6. esse ee seer en eeeren ees 5@6 6 Herring, round, % bbl................ Herring ,round, 4% bbl................ | sk 76 Herring, Holland, bbls..................- 1 00 Herring, Holland, OO oie ves ass csene tne ae eee ee ee ee ew ee eee eee eeee Mackerel, shore, No, 1, % bblis.......-.+-- TI No. 3, % bbls ehiusde siden wes cee: 3 2 Shad, % bbl .............. ce White, No. 1, 10 kits.............0....005 White, Family, % ee iu cub eas neces 3 eee eee eee ee ‘FLAVORING RAEMACES. Jennings’ D. C., ao Sauy wiaans 8 doz. 1 eee iF im earworm toe! Beeesesete ¢ DRIED FRUITS—FOREIGN. CRMC aie bu chascnnse st ena’ Paucecuess 2 @ 2 oO aaa ei nam a RN ENS 644@ oy F RAN BINS iss ies es ven wcwapeen cen PRTG FOR ioc 5 soles ce heed en cs cescsees @ i Prunes, French, 60s.................5+- @l10 Prunes, French, 80s............... .... 9 @9% PROTO, BPMN so co mek cece ces cccdecees @ 5% PRO, SIO ig 5 bck paces ens cece @3 50 Raisins, London Layers............... @2 75 Raigins, California “ ............... @2 25 Raisins, Loose Muscatels.............. @2 40 Raisins, Ondaras, 28s... ........ ...-. @10%4 Haiging, SUMAMAG. .)... .. 6... c dene ces @ 7% Raisins, Valencia, new ..............- @ 8 Raisits, Impertals...............2.0005 @3 20 MATCHES. Grand Haven, No. 8, square................ 1 00 Grand Haven, No 9, square, 3 gro........... 1 20 Grand Haven, No. 200, parlor.............. 1 % Grand Haven, No. 300, parlor.......... cd ce oe Grand Haven, ee Fe WO en cece ae 1 50 Oshkosh, No. 2.......... eeeweathiaescads eeu Oo Oshkosh, Me a a haar tea ve bevoeda 1 50 eo ovat oe etna se anccat es ceocss 75 Richardson’s No. 8 square.................. 100 Richardson's No. 9 ON ee iesiauee us 1 50 Richardson’s No. Ths WONG coi cs cs, 1 00 Richardson’s No. 7 We aaa wuee ds 1 50 "MOLASSES. TT og ok bao ce esc cana wacecntess Ib@17 WE os co ckcisesecodensnscecess 25@28 I iid cic cecal accdantcaeeeees 24@30 WOW OFIGAIE, TOO... 2... oo 6. cece cece encscs 28@34 NOW OrieSns, CHOICE, «0... oo ccc cc csccncees 44@50 New Orleans, fancy...... ......cesccccees 52G@55 \% bbls. 2e extra OATMEAL. Rolled Oats, bbl... .5 75|Steel cut, DBL...... 5 50 “we bbl.3 00) * % bbl... 3 00 “ ‘* cases 3 25) PICKLES. GON oo ek ete ag Ce ccs eenssts @6 00 a MATIN i ra cap acde unde es cunt @3 50 Small, bbl Ee a CUE Ne a @7 00 PIPES. Imported Clay 3 gross...............65 2 25@3 00 Importeé Clay, No. 216,3 gross..... .. @2 25 Imported Clay, No. 216, 2% gross...... @l1 85 PUGUROO Ts occ cock ce shea ce nces 73@ RICE. Choice Carolina..... GM idava ........... Prime Carolina..... 5%) PUIG ova ch ode veuses 5Y% Good Carolina...... 5 |Rangoon....... 54@i Good Louisiava..... 5 ‘Broken. pe 34@3% EU oo. chic nk ca vee ee 7% SALERATUS. DeLand’s pure..... BY 4|Dw ME elo ccces ut 514 E 54 Sea “Foam csc auaaues 5M Taylor's G. M....... 5g Cap Sheaf...........5% l4c less in 5 box lots. SaLT. GO) Pocket FP DAV. i. oc. civ ewes 2 25 Te POOR eos ieee kek BEsG i ccc weeas 215 WOM OF POGRORS og ike wn ccc cae ces 2 35 Saginaw or Manistee.................. 85 BP Eig e oo oo ean ob uaa eu op wees +s 1 45 Saudard COAPEO... ..02. obs. case ck see : 1 25 Ashton, English, dairy, bu. bags...... 75 Ashton, English, dairy, 4 bu. bags.... 2 75 Higgins’ English dairy bu. bags...... 70 American, dairy, 4 bu. bags.......... 25 We a ae ccc cee ts a Warsaw, Dairy, bu. bags... .......... 40 " _" Maia aks cease 20 SAUCES. Parisian, 46 pintd.....cciceccsccscceees @2 00 Pepper Sauce, red small.............. @ 7 Pepper Sauce, green .............ee0ee @ 80 Pepper Sauce, red large ring......... @I1 25 Pepper Sauce, green, large ring...... @1 50 Catsup, Tomato, pints................. @ Catsup, Tomato, quarts ............-. @1 2% Halford Sauce, pints..... ' o @3 5 Halford Sauce, % pints.... ........... @2 20 SOAPS. TROUT vn ciwaceas 3 85! Extra Chicago Fam- DEORE ook ieee MMI BEE oo vg conn cae sces 29 New Process, 1 ..3 85 Napkin............. 4 75 New Process, 3 tb..3 96 Towel a Uee@usaadeses 4 7 Acme, bars........ 3 55)/White Marseilles..5 50 Acme, blocks..... 3 05|White Cotton Oil..5 50 Best ses. «om SG eemilTOad ........... 3 50 CUPOUR 6450 -i...... 3 3 70/0. Oh epic si chaeas 3 45 Big Fiy e Center...3 85) Mystic White.. 4 65 PIOMOL. ooo. n cc cock 3 45/Saxon BA). ios oo a 2 60 Shamrock.......... 3 15) Palmer’s, 100 bars. .5 50 Blue Danube....... 2 BB ” 7d -.4 London Family....2 30iStar ................ 3 75 SPICES. Ground. Whole. PORDE? oi... 02... 16@25|Pepper........... oo Allspice .......... Pais Allspice Cou Cinnamon........ 18@30'Cassia ............ Well CIOVOS .......5- ...15@25|Nutmegs, No. 1.. @60 Ginger ........... 16@20 Nutmegs, No.2.. @dv Mustard.......... 15@30 Cloves ........... @25 Cayenne ......... 25@35} STARCH. Kingsford’ s Silv er Gloss, 1th pkgs.. @ % 6 ib boxes... @ i% " _ _ DU nc. 0. @ 6% ' Pure, ] BD veee...2.. 5... @ 5% ss Corn, 1 Bb pitgs............ @T Royal, G loss, 1b “packages pied esis @ 5% Ms ee ace os @4 . Cs aie sk cen esas @ 6 Muzzy, Gloss, 1b packages Likes sae @ 5% oe ata @ 5% oe “ PRI oie ove ncn ce eus @4 ‘** Corn, 1 packages........... @ 6 Firmenich, new process, gloss, 1B.... @ 5% ad ay oe 3 i @ 5% “ “ sy GB. ... @ 6% “¢ ** bulk, boxes or bbls @ 4 ‘” © GORD. BOW... sees ce @6 SUGARS. WO EE aon a os eae saa ee, ha wna cee @ 6% Co a ea orc oan cs geet canes @ 6% OO 6 oak cn koe ok ans s cnc ddseles @ 65 Granulated, Standard... ............. 6 18@ 64 POUTGCINOEY Ao o oi i oo cnc ce cases @ 5% I os i boia oes cous eeen anaes @5 69 ee 2 Wh ite xtra C.. .... oo cc cc cdcass @ 5% Weel, BENE Cg ic coke ccc ces cdcce aces 5 @ 56 2 Ee Rae en @ 4% No.4éC. .. 26... hae cae @ 4% TOBACCO—FINE CUT—IN PALLS. ee 60)Cross Cut............. 35 Five and Seven...... 45 OUT PUN ook cue ceeds 35 I ee as ro Ui a 35 Seal of Detroit....... 60} Underwood’s Capper 35 Jim Dandy........... B8iSweet Rose.......... 45 Our Bird. .......5.... 28| Meigs & Co.’s Stunner35 Brother Jonathan...28)/Atlas................. 35 Our Block............ 60 Royal Game.......... 38 Jolly Time....%...... 40|Mule Ear............. 65 Our Leader.......... 33|Fountain............. 74 Sweet Rose.......... 32 Old Congress......... 64 May Queen....... .65|Good Luck........... §2 Dark AmericanEagle67 Blaze Away..... .... é TUNG MROIEB . . vocs oe aces 60 Hair Lifter... ‘ Red Bird........ .50 Hiawatha . . 6 State Seal............ GUIGIONG 6. 6. c scenes ces 65 Prairie Flower ...... 65|Bull Dog............ *57 Indian Queen........ 60;\Crown Leaf..... .... 66 May Flower.......... 70| Hustler ce a a ee Sweet Pippin........ 45| *Delivered. SMOKING Our Leader.......... BOYNS oa ccna eck vnc ccss's 30 ON Oi oi de cceeuss 30|Eight Hours......... 24 og | 27] BON Soe ccc cuss ees 30 Ruby, cut plug...... 35 ees ae 15 Navy Clippings...... 26/Two Nickel....... 21! 24 BOOHey oon iy cc kaa xs 15|Duke’s Durham..... 40 Hard Tack:.......... 32|Green Corn Cob Pipe 26 on oi esc ckus MPN dec c eck ess cences 16 OE TEA os cuca nee 40|Rob Roy.............. 26 Arthur’s Choice..... 22;Uncle Sam........... 28 Red Fox..............26; Lumberman ......... 25 Gold Dust. ........... 26| Railroad Boy......... 38 Gold Block. - 520-0254. 30; Mountain Rose....... 18 Seal of Grand Rapids |Home Comfort....... 25 (Sloth): . Gen «. QDI FID. i. costes cess 60 Tramway, 3 0Z....... 40\Seal of North Caro- Miners und Puddlers.28} ‘ina, 2 0z....,...... 48 Peerless ........... 24 oe of North Caro- Mtandard +... .2.4.2. 20 Tih, BOM oon os cc ake 48 Old Totn...:.. sadist. 18 Seal of North Caro- Tom & Jerry......... Shi Hina, 808..........6: 45 SOROF. . 52.60. teeheeas 25|Seal of North Caro- Sraveler .... .fisiss: 35} lina, 160z boxes... .42 PORIGOT ooo Ge ee tcek 25| King Bee, longeut.. .22 Pieckwiek Club....... 40'Sweet Lotus.......... 32 Nigger Head......... SO OLOVHOS 6.6 ccc ccssee 32 PROMO ooo oid oa cc 5 RIOR DOMEID Ss cece cease 30 German ....... 15|Red Clover. ......... 82 Me NE es ca cree 42048 700d Luck........... 26 Honey Dew.......... 25|\Queen Bee. ........22 PLUG. PORE ee ee 89;/Trade Union........ *36 ORE BOOT se os ccawes 37|\Labor Union........ *30 COL so. ci vewsecs 34\Splendid ............ 38 Corner Stone. ....... BA ROG FOR. . cise ec ecne 42 Sealping Knife...... 34|Big Drive............ 42 et) BOGB. oso. c sues BOLE MRNON ci io uk eseces dics 40 MORE uae nhanes 29|Jack Rabbit.......... 35 TY ca cew sauns 44\Chocolate Cream... .39 Old Honesty..... « MO NEMO 20.6... .ccccs ‘ Jolly Tar.... .......32| Big Five Center Jolly Time...........82|Parrot ........ BAVOPHOE 2.0 casncecsd 42| Buster ....... Black Bird........... 82| Black Prince... Live and Let Live...32|Black Racer... as IE is os ac eecnas MGR cc nivcdacces BATE TIO. oo oc ccesss VOM MNTD cos wu waene esas 39 Hiawatha ............ 42'Horse Shoe.......... t Big ee ccccuceuc. VINO os so caccco ude 34 ear Head.......... 39|Merry War........... 24 hole a ew cads ..32;|Ben Franklin........ 32 Crazy Quilt.. aa aI us ven ns dcnccine 34 WM ci scueisbavketunes 40| Black Jack........... - Spring Chicken......38) Hiawatha ............ Ecl 2 leyuawekee uuee 30| Musselman’s Corker. 30 Turkey....... See *Delivered. 2c. less in three butt lots. SHORTS. ‘ ¥ Our poner pealeekecs 16|Hiawatha............ 22 Mayflower :. . .23/Old Congress......... 23 CPS 45. bsc sks bbs 22\May Leaf............ 22 Mule Far............. DRIOTM ca cass cncveseses 20 SYRUPS. NTL TT a ce oa cadace dec ddigccdscceds 24@26 ON, Me I i wa wh os 0 as cendeccccedeas 26@28 Corn, tO gwallon kegs...... 2.2.0.6. scenes @20 Corll, 6 MOMOU-ROGS .. <0 666. ccccciccceedd @3l ID RE oc be cp oe ccncccaccnaces 23026 Wire Brey. 56 DOM og 5c ck oes cascbccacecs 26: SNUFF. Lorillard’ s American Gentlemen..... 72 Maccoboy ached cane deseeans @ 55 Gail & Ax’ Wt ig dead bo keuedas @ 44 I ona oo kc ou dccsrcuncess @ 3% Railroad Mills Scotch................. @ 4 MM ook nk oa cave ncchaccdde deucccus @1 30 TEAS. mM CROIINE oo in 6s oc sn ccs eccsecne sods 18@20 PUTS TORE U0 BOOG. 6 ook csccecsceccaceuecas 25@30 III 5 oa os oan 0 6s 45 4 ams noe Ole ndks eo BHQ@A5 Japan — Deine o sd ce iu ennenesdecapeneaiaess 15@20 te FRI ook sik cwccasces ne ceccaceeceds 30@5 a oe onc cb cre ac eh ns deco ss cegeaccs 35@50 UN ci he ce dedcctudvccececquacc: B8@H5Q@EC i ci nian band need (ace te ecendan 25@30 VINEGAR. : * @aer. 50 gr. Re Wei os ca dsm ccdacccateses 08 10 I aes cc asin c ccanecs . 08 10 York State Apple............. & 16 MISCELLANEOUS. Rete aren MONO ins ons cs cs ir sccns 90 Ps oki sk ccd ccesacesi 75 ‘ican - Dg os Hae cccacecvcasce 1 00 do NU Oe os hah Che siec coke ceccs 1 50 Condensed Milk, Eagle brand......... 7 35 Cream Tartar 5 and 10 cans......... @25 MT OO hao c vas ceccauacacss @it Candles, Hotel. a sa Wilda a iacabecaaies @l12 Camphor, 0z., 2 boxes............... @35 sie Or Vi Ge ooo icc nn ccauncuac @80 is oe ek neue il @l1 2 Gum, , 100 lumps. “i @25 Gum, Rubber 200 lumps. ............ 5 OR, a og oc vn oa cccndnsecceaeas 30@35 MIN, OP UN oo oka cc in daccecccanacens @2 7 amtne, Wie CP) POGIIA. 5 ow cc ace ccs cadeans 4@ 4% Oe MS ooo cd os th nt ccdundcdacceccs 2%@ 3 Weme, Groom TOG... .. 065 ccc ccecsks @1 15 Peas, Split Prepared... .. ........cse. @ 2% Powder, Keg Dea Gs deed a cucethccchccs: @4 00 POWGEE, Hh BOG. 2 eck cnc cc cc cccn cacccs @2 2% eae esa ec hcusacss se @ 1B PUNO og coins bic ds ceccccce cece 4 00@4 50 CANDY, FRUITS AND NUTS. Putnam & Brooks hms as follows: STICK Standard, 36 BUORES.. .. 60 sc cccccccccss 8%@ 9 Twist, of . @9 Cut Loaf UA eee a, @10 MIXED MD, AP OP IN oon ce ne ca cc csteccecs @9 ME FU a os bv vd sdb cccacces cae @ 8 ee Oe i coi cook ccc @10 Extra, 200 ib bbls lias sus bowed ecs ccaauns @9 French Cream, 2 OL ee ee @12 Cut loaf, % 25 T CASES... 2... 60... cece @10 WUC, Te We PID ao 5k cn conc vc cccccecce @l0 OPORMOIE, AE OP I bons oc cc caucccccexs @'9 FANCY—IN 5 b BOXES. Ue TENGE, «| caceusaciacisce . ccaeaccs @13 RIN BIRO, <6 scons ceivacksasecansssceneea @l4 Dye oe a ee @lt CC ORG TIVO, oo og on on ns cc ccccccccact 15 H M Chocolate ibe eceed dees cencenicl 18 MTN BR oi oc wads on cc sc ccatecccaces 10 RO BIN 0 ooo oo bo ic cues ncccscceces 22 AB Licorice Drops.. eukesuessecnaas 2 RATIO TIN goo ks osc bacco cc ccaeceacce 15 Lozenges, printed............. a weassi eds 16 MN oo 6s oss 00 ba co ad cc cause cicuass 15 I ko a sk cece sac bc nnscdadacs 15 WN OO oo ok hoc ucc dau caccbaccecs 13 Molasses Bar.............. Gaui acc adel ans 13 NO oo is ink kidd di ceece asadaaies 18 Hand Made Creams.....................- 18 PMD CNG oo oobi ceccccckccdaccucuss 7 Decorated Creams... ... 0.0 .cccccesces 20 UN OR ok occ oe ne ce case ccdcas li 14 Rete ATIOMIGR 5 ooo. oon ccc cccuccs -. 2@22z Wintergreen Berries........... .. 19 FANCY—IN BULK. Lozenges, plain in pails............... @12z Lozenges, plainin Dbis................ @i) Lozenges, printed in pails............. @i3 Lozenges, printed in bbls............. 12 Chocolate Drops, in puils.............. @l2% Gum Drope im pails... .....<....ccccces 6 @ 6% Gum Drope, in bble.. .............c0ce. 5 @5% Moss Drops, in pails................... @10 De BR, NF TU go oo 6 ks don oc @9 OE PIVODG, 1h WHAIIB. 2. «ok. cdcnccaccccs @l2 UPTO, AID TURIIO, 0 oo oc cc xc cscs ccc: @i2% FUGDORIAIS 1 DDI... ..cc cc ccccces . @11l% FRUITS Bananas Aspinwall.........c:.csseees Oranges, California, fancy............ Oranges, California, choice........... Oranges, Jamaica, bbls................ 7 CO@7T 50 SINMOG, FIOTIGO ls 60 65 c ces insiciceces 3 @4 00 Oranges, V alencia, OOM os cis ck css MIPRTIOOR, MUOOUIIIG . 5 ooo 6 5c cc cccccscacscs a es TM GOW, 6 oon on vc ccnccscecccee: 3 75@4 00 SIO ooo og ion el kee cecck esas + ~ 50 Lemons. MITEL, 6g io ce cc ec Caccccc, igs, layers, new, @ D................. 124 ¢ Figs, Bags, 50 “ve bes haus eneedcecaves eal NM, REE OR in oc os cc cc es'scccccdcace { D 8% Dates, MO OO oo cink civesacecscccden 6% UI og kc son dhcice bn cncae WO, We I oa vo bcc cavcccsaesscs Dates, Fard 10 th box ®°D............. @10 Dates, Fard 50 ib box ® D.............. 84%@ 9 Dates, Persian 50 i box ® tb.......... @8 Pine Apples, @ doz.................. el cs oo OG TUG, WOW TE sik oo vc oc sccccccecs + 4 Choice do We ocho cide. ke as $ in Fancy H.P. do C0 ee a es @ 5 Choice White, Va.do .................. @5% Were Fas VG GO oo oc on ce kccecceese @ 6 WT Oo og cao chee cus cena cc backs: 54@ 6 NUTS. Almonds, OPPO OG. oii ok cv nd evdcades 20@21 ROU 5 oh oc kates i 184K@19 “ CORITOPIIIN ion kk oc dl en occu ce ee hee cccacs @l2 COR AWO, GE is occ cchccccceas cece NIE EN auc cask icincceccuedsd @12% " DOOR 5 no os nda vada aase @l0 Walnuts, MOV IOIO) 0 cs cass ics ec ucsess 16 @li PN coi beds icde ce scncaancs % “ NON be coca ci cocancecns CIN: on ch ccc catcaicceds 13 @li Pecans, Ts Win Bona au ca cnecccasues 10 @138 Missouri De cueaduaceadsavaeaes @ 9 OCUIRERER, TE Eo bk nc cc cccctccciaceue. 5 50@6 00 PROVISIONS, The Grand Rapids Packing & Provision Co. quote as follows: PORK IN BARRELS. Mess, Chicago packing, new................ 10 50 MR, a ciao cc cco cae eddscdccces 11 00 WG OG on oa on oc 05 doce dnnc eens xaen ec 1l 75 a, Wr ROOGIN. GIOGE 5 6 5 5 oo co. ss oa cdicscgecceecs 12 00 Clear, A. Webster, TOW oo... cc cece ccc cen 13 00 Extra clear pig, short cut............. -eceeld 50 PEREre ClOMT, DOAVY. «oo con sc cn cc cc ccecccucce 13 50 Cleary quill, ehort Gut... . 2... .c sce ciccccect 13 50 Boston clear, short cut..................0.. 14 00 Clear back, short cut............ 0... cc cece 14 00 Standard clear, short cut, best............ 14 25 DRY SALT MEATS—IN BOXES. Long Clears, NGI a oid nook ccacacesacvas 614 WROCNN oss cca saes 64 + WROD ks ceccunwcecuc seins 63 Short Clears, peavy eke ce dcadevaesa c. do. WO so vnc cin cedcdeduadi do. WRN fo ics ccusskesscace SMOKED MEATS—CANVASSED OR PLAIN, Hams, average WAP Ms oo ac cs ccaccsick sae 4 Me ids os ween dccedcecsa sai. 10% a a We UG BR oon os he dc a whic, 114 OCR cia oka dokdbs Chbcaciceck cc 7 MCN oo nic kek oc dcacdvcscccus inks 9%. RY PO OIG, oo oss x cao pua cs caaccvcse 10% OO ok ka cok ohn 66 odo wh acectcc wees 6% Breakfast Bacon, boneless.. cue © BOPIOG BIGOT, GRGIG. « o - ick ecccc cans casctscess 8 #e WU WO ooo a cova dace esi 11% LARD. POO, oa oi dad oo baa so he bods cnc cas 6% BM ON MEIN oie gba seks os dace caccce 6% 50 f) Round Tins, 100 cases.............. 65 LARD IN TIN PAILS. 20 i Pails, 4 pailsin case............... b% 3 Pails, 20 in a case.... 63% 5 D Pails, 12 in a case. awa 1% 10 Pails, OTe OD oo skin on cu he oe haces 7 BEEF IN BARRELS. Extra Mess Beef, warranted 200 Ibs........ 8 00 WOON, GMUNR. co. so os ccc kca vi 05 do end bacae 12 00 SAUSAGE—FRESH AND SMOKED. EM CIO oi cc ucacincustucevina¥aes ds WOON ONINOING Soin co os cc cnascbccscddccutce cs TEUUIINTNGS BUONO io. vc cc cc cccccacuccctacs PYOMMIONS BAUGRRO.. ok cide ci cckcccc cece ee PN so oikns ci ceinceccadececcaaes BIQIOGUM, BERMIBING. 6 5 5 sans coon cuss crccedecedce BOlOGTIG, CHICK... 66.5 oc ce ccecec scene Ledachws TE CONG a ios on nc ke ve ceca scciecs iwilkas PIGS’ FEET. In half barrels..... elawicns Ae ete n weer ene In quarter barrels.............cccccceceesse - 83> * ™ * ca 5 * ye & teem it a pleasure if we might see a copy of Drugs & Medicines State Board of Pharmacy. One Year—F. H. J. VanEmster, Bay City. Two Years—Jacob Jesson, Muskegon. Three Years—James Vernor, Detroit. Four Years—Ottmar Eberbach, Ann Arbor. Five Years—Geo, McDonald, Kalamazoo. President—Ottmar Eberbach. Secretary—Jacob Jesson. ‘Treasurer—Jas. Vernor. Next Meeting—At Grand Rapids, March 1. Michigan State Pharmaceutical Ass’n. President—Frank J. Wurzburg, Grand Rapids. First Vice-President—Mrs. C. W. Taylor, Loomis. Second Vice-President—Henry Harwood, Ishpeming. Third Vice-President—Frank Inglis, Detroit. Secretary—S. E. Parkill, Owosso. Treasurer—Wm. Dupont, Detroit. Executive Committee—Geo. W. Crouter, J. G. Johnson, Frank Wells, Geo. Gundrnm and Jacob Jesson. Local Secretary—Guy M. Harwood, Petoskey. Next Place of Meeting—At Petoskey, July 12, 13 and 14, Grand Rapids Pharmaceutical Society. ORGANIZED OCTOBER 9, 1884. President—Geo. G. Stekettee. Vice-President—-H. E. Locher. Secretary—Frank H. Escott. Treasurer—Henry B. Fairchild. : Board of Censors—President, Vice-President and See- retary. Board of Trustees—The President, John E. Peck, M. B. Kimm, Wm. H. VanLeeuwen and O. H. Richmond. wen, Isaac Watts, Wm. E. White and Wm. L. White. Committee on Trade Matters—John E. Peck, H. B. Fair- child and Hugo Thum. : - Committee on Legislation—R. A. McWilliams, Theo: Kemink and W. H. Tibbs. : Committee on Pharmacy—W. L. White, A. C. Bauer and Isaac Watts. i : Regular Meetings—First Thursday evening in each month. ed Annual Meeting—First Thursday evening in November. Next Meeting—Thursday evening, Jan.6, at THE TRADES- Maman office. Saginaw County Pharmaceutical Society. President—Jay Smith. First Vice-President—W. H. Yarnall. Second Vice-President—R. Bruske. Secretary—D. E. Prall. Treasurer—H. Melchers. Committee on Trade Matters—-W. B. Moore, H. G. Ham- ilton, H. Melchers, W. H. Keeler and R. J. Birney. Regular Meetings—Second Wednesday afternoon in each month. Detroit Pharmaceutical Society. ORGANIZED OCTOBER, 1883. President—A. F. Parker. First Vice-President—Frank Inglis. Second Vice-President—J. C. Mueller. Secretary and Treasurer—A. W. Allen. Assistant Secretary and Treasurer—H. McRae. Annual Meeting—First Wednesday in June. Regular Meetings—First Wednesday in each month. Jackson County Pharmaceutical Ass’n. President—R. F. Latimer. Vice-President—C. D. Colwell. Secretary—F. A. King. Treasurer—Chas. E. Humphrey. Board of Censors—Z. W. Waldron, C. E: Foot and C. H. Haskins. Annual Meeting—First Thursday in November. Regular Meetings—First Thursday in each month. Muskegon Drug Clerks’ Association. President—I. C. Terry. Vice-President—P. VanDiense. : Secretary and Treasurer—Geo. L. LeFevre. Regular Meetings—Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. : Next Meeting—Wednesday evening, Jan. 12. Oceana County Pharmaceutical Society. President—F. W. Fincher. Vice-President—F. W. VanWickle. Secretary—Frank Cady. Treasurer—E. A. Wright. To Agitate Local Organization Among , Druggists. President Wurzburg has issued the fol- lowing circular to persons designated to work up the subject of local organization in their respective localities: GRAND Raprps, Dec. 10, 1886. DEAR Srr—In accordance with a resolu- lution adopted at the fourth annual meeting of the Michigan State Pharmaceutical Asso- ciation, I hereby designate you a committee of one to work up the subject of local or- ganization in your county. The benefits of local organizations are ad- mirably shown in the various local secieties organized in Michigan during the past three years, and while concerted action among druggists is a direct benefit to the trade in- terested, it is alsoa Strong support to the State Association. Copies of the constitu- tion and by-laws of either the Detroit: Phar- maceutical Society or the Grand Rapids Pharmaceutical Society, will be furnished on application to the Secretary of either So- , eiety. Sample copies of the Price Book and agreement, adopted by the Grand Rapids Pharmaceutical Society, can also be had by applying to F. H. Escott, Secretary, Grand Rapids. Trusting that you will take hold of the matter and push the work to a successful issue, I am Respectfully Yours, : F. J. WURZBURG, President M. 8. P. A. The following are the persons designed as above: : COMNTY. NAME. TOWN. Shiawassee—W. H. Bigelow, Owosso. Genesee—0. P. Safford, Flint. Ingham—F. M. Alsdorf, Lansing. Clinton—A, °. Hunt, St. Johns. Bay—f!. A. Schlieper, Bay City. Emmet—G. M. Harwood, Petoskey. Cheboygan—C. A. Bugbee, Cheboygan. Ottawa—}!’. A. Hutty, Grand Haven. Newayyvo—J. F. A. Kaider, Newaygo. Mecosta—A. H. Webber, Big Rapids. Osceola—Frank Hiobard, Evart. Maron—S. M. Snow, Ludington. Manistee—W. E. Short, Manistee. Grand Traverse—S. E. Wait, Traverse City. Charlevoix—Geo. W. Crouter, Charlevoix. Berrien—H. Kephart, Berrien Springs. St. Clair—E. J. Roger-, Port Huron. lonia—Geo. Gundrum, jonia. Muskezon—W. B. Wilson, Muskegon. Monroe—S. M. Sackett, Monroe. Kalamazoo—Geo. McDonald, Kalamazoo. Washtenaw—H. J. Brown. Ann Arbor. Barry—W. H. Goodyear, Hastings. Gratiot—J. B. Crawford, Ithaca, ‘Tuscola—k. A. Bullard, Vassar. Midland—E. Anderson, Midland. Wexford—kH. J. Cummer, Cadillac, Missaukee—W. J. Roach, Lake City. Kaikaska—L. C. Goodrich. Kalkaska. Alcona—B. F. Buchanan, Harrisville. Marquette—Henry Harwood, Ishpeming. Antrim—O. L. Rodenbaugh, Mancelona. Clare—J. W. Dunlap, Clare. Huron—J. D. Lane, Sand Beach. Sanilac—A. B. Shaw, Marlette. Otsego—N. P. Blakeslee, Elmira. Delta—J. N. Mead, Escunuba. Ontenagon—J. L. Strong, Bessemer. Schooleraft--W. Orr, Manistique. Menominee—H. G. Thompson, Menominee Allegan—C. H. Adams, Otsego. VanBuren—J. F. Barrows, Lawrence. Eaton—H. A. Blackmer, Charlotte. Cass—C. L. Sherwood, Dowagiuc. Montcalm—J. H. Passage, Greenville. Branch—C. D. Wicker, Coldwater. Hilisdale—E. C. Varnum, Jonesville. Calboun—C. A. Young, Battle Creek. Livingston—W. H. Griffith, Howell. Oakland—W. D. Harshaw, Pontiac. Malcolm, John Meyers, Mt. Clemens. Lapeer—M. V. McInnes, Lapeer. St. Joseph—P. L. Blacklay, Jones. » The appointments have already brought about the following responses: FROM MONROE. Monnor, Dec. 9, 1886. ¥F. J. Wurzburg, Grand Rapids: . * Dear Srr—Yours asking me to act asa big committee is at hand. We have the honor of reporting that we have anticipated your commission by effecting a local organ- ization. C. B. Stoddard is Treasurer, Jul- jus Trip, Secretary and the writer, Presi- dent. We are exceedingly desirious of securing all the druggists in our county, which has eleven small villages and some of them three drug establishments. We should es- | the constitution and by-laws and _ the stipu- | lated price-list referred to in your note. Thanking you for the honor conferred and hoping for a better acquaintance I am * Fraternally yours, ». M. SACKETT. FROM PETOSKEY. F. J. Wurzburg, Grand Rapids: | Dear Srr—Your circular letter of the tth at hand and in reply will say that 1 cannot give the subject of local organization my attention until after the holidays. Will then be happy to give it the attention it de- serves. Hoping this will be satisfactory, I remain Respectfully yours, G. M. HARWoop. ———>_ <> Beware of H. Langdon. About two weeks ago, the drug trade of Allegan received a call from H. Langdon, who was introducing Gooch’s Mexican Cough Syrup for the Cincinnati Drug & Chemical Co. After doing all the business he could for his employers, he began talk- ing up an alleged remedy for female trou- bles, which sailed under the high-sounding name of ‘Miraculous Oriental Opaque Nug- gets.” After circulating several hundred hand-bills, advertising the alleged remedy, the fellow began to press the druggists there to buy the stuff, which they all refused to do. He then adopted new tactics and or- dered.a box of the ‘‘nuggets” from each one of the druggists. The orders ostensibly came from surrounding towns and were in each case accompanied by dollar bills and signed by fictitious female names. One of the druggists noticed that the envelopes were postmarked ‘‘Allegan,” and on com- paring the penmanship it was found that the same hand had written the four letters, each being signed by a different alias. Be- fore making these discoveries, however, he succeeded in disposing of a quantity of the stuff at two of the stores. Ed. Van Ostrand sent for one bottle of the nuggets to fill an ‘‘order” from Plainwell, and the fellow en- deavored to force a dozen boxes on him, without success. Chas. Young received an order, ‘‘smelled a mice,” and in spite of the desperate measures adopted by the fraud him, succeeded in getting rid of him with- out purchasing a bottle to fill the ‘‘order.” Langdon then went to Kalamazoo and a couple of days ago, Young received a letter one of the fellow’s various aliases, asking for the return of the dollar. Mr. Young replied that if he would come on in his pet- ticoats and establish his identity, he could have his money, adding something to the effect that this time the fraud was beaten at his own game. . Tue TRADESMAN has made a thorough investigation of the above case and stands prepared to back up every statement made with undoubted proof. It sounds the note of warning at this time, in order that no other druggist in the State may be victim- ized by the swindler. It has also commun- icated the facts in the case to the Cincinnati Drug & Chemical Co., and awaits their reply. —<> -2- <> --—__— Miscellaneous Drug Notes. Through the efforts of a Methodist clergy- man in Janesville, Wis.; all the druggists there have signed an agreement to keep their stores open only three hours on Sun- day. Old Lady (suffering from hiccoughs, to drug clerk) —Young man, I want to get some liquor——Clerk (hastily)—Can’t do it, madam. You’ve had enough alrea-— Old Lady (frigidly)—some liquorice. It is said that a patent bustle is given away with every bottle of an inebriate’s cure sold by a Rochester firm. Australia will hereafter pay more atten- tion to the cultivation of crops. In addi- tion to the products now grown there, a commission has lately recommended the in- creased growth of the poppy, the olive, the caper, the castor-oil plant, medicinal rhu- barb, mader, rape, indigo and mustard. Brooklyn man—‘‘Talk about pretty store girls—Iwish you could see the female clerks a Brooklyn druggist has.” Omaha man— ‘‘No doubt we could match them.” ‘Don’t be too sure. Those girls have no equals for beauty and sweetness anywhere.” ‘*You think so “Think so! Why, man, he dosen’t even have to sugar-coat the pills.” ‘‘What is a pharmaceutical association?” asked a little damsel who had carefully spelled out the: long name in a paper, and the old gentleman aroused from a perusal of the stock list, answered: ‘Farmer cutical association? Some of those fellows that go around skinning the farmers, I sup- pose.” 9. —— or 2 Discovery of Iodine. The discovery of iodine may be said to have been, ina measure, accidental. A man- ufacturer of saltpeter near Paris had fre- quent occasion to notice the corrosion of his metallic vessels in the preparation of car- bonate of sodium from the ashes of sea weeds, and he found that the corrosion was more powerful as the liquor became more coneentrated. About the year 1812, he suc- ceeded in obtaining, by means of sulphuric acid, a rich, violet-colored vapor from the so- lution of sea weeds. This experiment he showed to a chemist named Clement De- sormes, who condensed the vapor and thus obtained the solid body called iodine. ———— 9 Muskegon Drug Clerks’ Association. MuSsKEGON, Dec. 13, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Str—Our next meeting will not be until January 12, 1887. Our meeting of the 8th was lost in social talking, etc. Our next meeting there will be papers read by D. A. Schumacher and W. E. LeFevre. Yours truly, Gro. L. LEFEVRE. se Sec. M. D. C. A, to unload some of his vile compound on. CODE OF ETHICS Adopted. by the Dakota Pharmaceutical Association. The members of the Dakota Pharmaceu- tical Association, considering it necessary that some muttial understanding should ex- ist in regard t@'the moral principles guiding them in their ‘profession, hereby agree upon the followingéegde of ethics: 1. We accept the United States Pharma- copeeia as our, standard and guide for all officinal preparations, and recognize a var- iance from its. rules only in exceptional cases, where switicient authority has proven some other proeess more reliable to attain the same end. This section is not intended to interfere with the dispensing of prescriptions or med- icines ordered in accordance with foreign pharmacopeeias. 2. Recognizing the value of alcohol as a therapeutic and the propriety of its being dispensed as such by pharmacists, yet de- ploring the widespread evil resulting from its indiscriminate use in its hundred insid- ious forms, we condemn any attempt to make it a prominent feature of our business as unprofessional; and we denounce the loose practice of allowing it to be used on the premises,gn any shape, as a beverage, as degrading, and we urge upon pharmacists the duty of exercising at all times, a con- scientious care in dispensing a drug liable to such dangerous abuse. 3. We discountenance all secret formulas between physicians and pharmacists, and consider it our duty to communicate such to each other when requested. 4. We distinctly repudiate the practice of allowing physicians a percentage on their prescriptions as derogatory to both profes- sions. 5. We will endeavor, as far as it lies in our power, to refrain from compromising the professional reputation of physicians, and we expect the same comity from them. 6. Since the professional training of phar- macists does not include those branches which enable the physician to diagnose and treat disease, we should in all practical cases, decline to give medical advice and refer the applicant to a regular physician. v. The growing demands of the age re- quire that those who follow the profession of pharmacy should be educated to a higher standard. Therefore, we consider it our duty, individually and collectively, to en- courage the advancement of knowledge in our profession generally, and particularly by stimulating our assistants to attend the lectures of a college pharmacy, and by aid- ing and assisting them to do so. 8. Considering it expedient that some rule should be adopted to enforce the pro- visions of our code, we hereby agree, if any just cause of complaint of its violation be found against a member of this Associa- tion, to bring the case before a special, or at the next general meeting of the Association, when the accused, after being heard in his own defense, may be expelled by a vote of two-thirds of all the members present. * —_—=~-9-—<——— Improvements in Wood ‘Alcohol. From the Druggists’ Circular. Within a year great improvements have been made in refining wood alcohol and the old fashioned wood naphtha, with its bad smell, has been superceded by clear, color- less liquids with comparatively little odor and claiming to have all the properties of grain alcohol. This new solvent is called Methylene, pure Methyl, Alcholene, Inodor- ene, Just-as-good-as-ethylene, and other similar trade-marked fancy names. It is made by fractional distillation from the common crude wood alcohol, and three or four qualities and strengths are on the mar- ket. The total output is at present esti- mated at about sixteen hundred barrels of the refined per month. The demand for it has inereased enormously, although the price has advanced fully fifty per cent with- in a year, and it is said that buyers have to wait sixty days before their orders can be filled in regular turn. There seems to be no doubt but that the crude article is poi- sonous, but as regards the refined, manu- ‘facturers differ. One maker, who claims to sell two-thirds of all that is refined, says he has the obituaries of several people who drank it, but we failed to get copies of them, or the details as to how much was taken in each case, whether in the form of medicine or as a beverage. Another manu- facturer, claiming to be the largest in the world, says his refining is pure and not poi- sonous, that its effects are about the same as those of grain alcohol, and that the in- ferior product (as regards refining) of his competitors, produces no worse effect than bad rum when swallowed in the same quan- tities. Manufacturing pharmacists have had their attention called to the great advan- tages of this new solvent, and particularly to the large amounts that could be saved by its use as a substitute for the more exper- sive alcohol of the U.S. P. There is no doubt but that some have used it for solid extracts, resinoids, and similar prepara- tions, where none of it would be retained in the finished product. It is also asserted on good authority that it is used largely in liniments and other preparations for exter- nal application, including some horse lini- ments and other popular proprietary reme- dies. As there would be a saving of about 25 per cent. by its use, there are strong grounds for suspecting that some enterpris- ing houses employ it for fluid extracts and tinctures, such as arnica, larkspur, cocculus, ete., that are exclusively for external use, but the list might be extended so as to in- clude aconite, camphor, capsicum, bryonia, tincture of iodine, soap liniment, ete. ! WHOLESALE PRICE OURRENT. | Advanced—Opium.. ACIDUM. Aceticum ........ ha sas can ds dor ke aw 8@ 10 Benzoicum, German........... ....6: 80@1 00 PPI ooo oo re bi os Chis b oa ce sncence 30@ 35 RO re, oc kcks cass ceadous 70@ % 8@ 5 RO a iin vue nan celks sae W@ 12 I Bios ayn oh acns sueendeans 10@ 12 Salicylicum ............ a Fae a 1 85@2 10 PRN os ie ahs anes cece cad eae 1 40@1 60 | Tartaricum i oso ced ns orcs chee ieee 50@ 53 AMMONIA, OR A ig a ec a pens teen - 8@ 5 ee ic ca ce canis’ Gi cae eawe 4@ 6 RM i as eee cage 1Z@ 14 PN ek ise a eine c a cp cdess Ww 14 BACCAE. Cubebae (po. 1 35............ cece e eee 1 8@1 50 DONNIE oon ogo vip can ee ue ee ba ve oe eres 6m 7 TEMUU ROT 65s 55 cca les ts chet ewes acs 25@ 30 BALSAMUM. Mo ie an os be whe a a eon con on 45@ 50 Ree an ea ca siacas «ee eee ead @1 50 Terabin, Canada... ...<......---. 0-00 B8@ 40 RANE FF Soe eae ee vege oo deve ne 45@ 50 CORTEX. Abies, CANAGIAN,. 0... 56.05.55. ec cece 18 MI ks ois ak os ok cs 25 Eupatorium ................ eel 20 Re ca ike een wks ck cae 25 ik oe east ss 28 DEORE PIBOLION. « .. < oon cs nie i wesc ens ne 23 " Pci vee cekusecekees: 25 a cb pc eae esas ence 30 RPE Voi esc ances sceeranaces 22 I oa os dd on ewan te s-ceee 25 MAGNESIA. I, POE oo. ick os heck ccs tees 55@ 60 Rem Ole, PAE. own. 5. La cine cence cass 20@ . 22 Carbonate, K.& M...........0.-se04- = 25 Carbonate, Jennings.................. 3@ 36 OLEUM. INN oa oa acne bog ea eee eae dees 3 50@4 00 Amyzdalae, Dulc.............-...0.00- 45@ 50 Amydalae, Amarae.................05: 7 00@7 50 OE os a wana k ches owen cuanes 2 00@2 10 UASIPOA COTTON 6 oes an ok eens ate eens @2 5v RIOT ong ciceses cies co Ndwsek sen 2 25@3 00 CE ia cae sa scan cayenne ee - \@ & MINE oh nk bas cee s ca cs Aa on oe nen n @1 90 Oedar..... is ac ak ae dink aise 35 65 WORE oo. cok cess sch cdv eee ieee ed @1 50 CRATES oro seas oc cece ees @ 5 CTEPOMOU oo oN kok iin ceed eh eke @ 75 Ei ok ca een ence 35@ 65 I a sida sap once a oes coun @ 80 CTO ORR 5 on ks gence 645 4s he's cas deaans $ 50@10 00 EOE oc cc iad doy n cca ncn ss sees 90@1 00 as unde nh eed cadens 1 20@1 30 OOMREENA ics cae chee son en cs en cue 2 30@2 40 Ce oc nce cane ae anes s @ 5 Gossipii, Sem, wal. .\............. 0.006. E5@ 75 Hedeoma....... Coes clay Viceua ss lene 90@1 00 OORT yo cs covee ces Cegeaace sco anuen 50@2 00 SACOG og ok bc ba knoe been sos eden 90@2 00 ccc kone cane esecssanee 1 75@2 2! PU ME is kpc ess ke che aes nene ys ahnninn Q@ 45 MOMENI AMOR icons ss | dass cheennee 3 00@3 75 DTT V GYR oc. ns cc ccc cede wees 6 00O@7T 0G NG. OOD io ic ikw cores cecdscyss 80G1 00 Sos cans gee bes w ec taka Sheaans @ 50 RE ES DES ESS is AS Ap ne pee arene 1 00@2 75 Picis Liquida, (gal. 50)................. 10@ 12 ee ida es ce cecces 1 42@1 60 RE eo cine rece caa es sa anaus 75@1 00 Pe civ eceseacneaeeean @8 00 a cea wee asee seu: nace 4045 ee a ea vce bawc saa eu ue 90@i 00 hi inns ah we cael scant os ces 3 50@T 00 Recs erie eects cues 45@ 50 IB DIG, OBB, Fo os occ cc concn nes co wa eas @ 6 er eos. eta @1 60 Ns sae ha ass dag ees wees « 40@ 50 Oe a acs eas cc ance noes @ 60 PTRGODTOMIAS: iss bose n eres aes ness 15@ 20 POTASSIUM. MTOMPOTABES oo on oan coc ss cee dees cose R@ 4 WO is kas. occ te dake stan seus 36@ 40 Chlorate, (Po. 22)... ...../ Tia eho aces 20@ 22 BO eee ee ees ca hb rps ees 2 40@2 50 PPA ok kk ees ce oes 25@ 28 RADIX. I ee a ok wae ces see as « 25@ 30 Anchusa... . lK@ 20 PP PO. 6 eae cee Sean @ 25 Risk Se ee oe ern eee ts we ed Ves 20@ 50 Gentiana, (po; 15)........3..........-.- 10@ 12 Glyebrrhiza, (pv. 15)... .....-.....2.-.. 16@ 18 Hydrastis Canaden, (po. 30)........... @ 2% Hellebore, Alba, po................... lb@ 2 OP I ck oe ch aces oge on dee san caens 15@ 20 TOGO, DO. os. os ce ee nc re ee bn ean oe 1 00@1 10 SAS Ea i ek ba cohen cies 25@ 30 MOOR Oo ind ees cae uaeed @ 3d Podophylium, po.....-....-+..-.-..... 1I5@ 18 Rhei 75S 1 Ov " @l 75 | OO ops sis saslbak Chai cea cen eee 75@1 35 PUI i ise s cee ecn lise 0 6d) Sanguinaria, (po. 15)..... @ 10 PROUTIO TTT AE S55 ook he bee ods ae we ca ce 45@ 50 Senega 50@ 60 Smilax, Otficinalis, H................ : @ 40 “ ‘ POOR oo vec ices @ 2 OTRO. (AO, BO). sos ins vo nwack nce ns ced 10@ 12 Symplocarpus, Foetidus, po.......... @ 2% Valeriana, English, (po. 30)........... @ % * GOPMNGO noo oe ce cee sk 15@ 2 ' SEMEN. PRM (OO) coe oe aE aise nce poke ss @ 17 Apium (graveolens)................... 122@ 15 ee accel ae ewe ds 4I@ 6 REE, CU, oo concep cence cb comn eres R@ Wb OO oo a es es clo wc ee 1 00@1 25 OI PUIINE an g an ho kc Cand en aanu cess 10@ 12 Connanie SOtiva. .. oo. cece cn ccc cuca cass 34@ 4 OM es eo ead 75@1 00 TOTO DOUAIID fi ikcvncc cet cresnsease ceese W@ 12 Dipterix Odorate................-2..25 1 T5@1 85 PROB oo rea Fi ean ok 6 as ah vce ee @ MOGRUOTOGR, DO os 5. a oe voices ce santas 6m 8 Fis i va we eee es 34@ 4 Pa, rd, (001, 8)... eee ce 3B4Q@ 4) Phaisris Canarian..............60..00% 4 @ 4%) TU eyo each see ee eke con 5@ 6} Mitanis, Albi. cc. . &@ 9] ne PO i kee waddle ad seen 8@ 9 SPIRITUS. Frumenti, W., D. & Co................ 2 00@2 50 Prementw Dol. Be. iis ei recat 1 T@2 OC MPI i ri eas no cs ca ena vee 1 10@1 50 suniperis Co. O72. s se 1 75@1 75 MOOT CE oo va cio Can nc dsckae conan 1 75@3 50 RIE Oe eke eo chen da 1 T5@2 00 BE VINE OI ooo oer ek bce eke 1 75@6 50 | BUS SP i oo So as cee coke cess as 1 25@2 00 | MD ois as seeks 1 25@2 00 | "SPONGES. Florida sheevs’ wool, carriage..... 225 @250 | Nassau 0 ee 200 | Velvet Ext do do 110 | ExtraYe *« do ices 85 Grass 0 OO vies 6 | Hard ! for slate use........... 7% | Yellow Reef, OO Sian cas 1 40 | MISCELLANEOUS, | Ather, Spts Nitros, 3 F................ 26@ 28 ASther, Spts. Nitros, t F............... PR ik Cia eG A ba ev ane 2 3% Alumen, ground, (po. 7)......... a aes 4 MUON, OO) ec. hn oo ini cc ac ccawes 4@ 5 Antimoni et Potass Tart.............. 55@ 60 APOC THTASs Fook. cok ce ccs cctoes @ 68 I nie be dee cod uayccekacwus 5@ 7 Balm Gilead Bud...................... 38@ 40 PROT ee ig ins bcc is ccc scnc cage ss 2 15@2 20 Calcium Chlor, 1s, (%8, 11; 48, 12).... 9 Cantharides Russian, po.............. @2 2% Capsici Fructus, af..................4. @ Capsici Fructus, re pe wacecd Coecccun st @ 16 Capsici Fructus, B, po........... ... : @ 14 Caryophyllus, (po. 33)................. 28a, 30 Carmine: No. 46... soi cis cece @3 75 Ccra Alba, 8. & F...... 50@ 55 Fee PIB VE oo coco cede ca ce ewes vas 2@ 30 e.g Fes c w wean cas ceees @ 40 OIE NS on aias 5 coca kc cca eees @ Bb CT og ek bas oc see vnc cn anes @ 10 Oa oi a cas hee obec wens, @ 50 CRON fs ok ov nas po cn cdcas cates 38@ 40 Chloroform, Squibbs.................. @1 00 Chloral Hydrate Cryst................ 1 50@1 75 COO i oi ceeds ve na eue'c ck euee 10@ +12 Cinchonidine, P.& W.................. 13@ 15 Cinchonidine, German........... .... [@ 14 Corks, see list, discount, per cent.... 40 CVORMOT I ro ce be een eh cae @ 50. CROCR COE Cer in «ok ions ce vannes cose @ 2 CRBC Re i eerie sca seas 5@ 6 COUN, WIROOU «oak > sn cached bee hc den ccees &@ 10 OCvete Tere oe ice cons oleae @ 8 RO is. Wie ue buss ecko ocak s 25@ 30 MON co de eel a. aca @ 24 OEE BGLOD. ooo... os can ce cence Ei Ose 6@ 7 Be ec eel ae 10@ 12 Te PN oa coe oooh hve des ccn es ca seks 68@ 70 Emery, all numbers.................. @ 8 MO, ee oc os viiwcas ess @ 6 RPO (0s Gn. os oes ce cence access 50@ 60 Flake White.............. Seeila cicnas w@ 15 WN ha oa es a Cece nce ewaes @ 23 i a sass cand eens ctne '@ 8 Geigy, COOMOR ois lee ccn @ Wb EGTA, FOTO ca cic os cc ceca nee 40@ 60 Glassware flint, 70&10 by box. 6010, less. CANO, VOW. a oes ci cee wicce a ae CE Es als cwi te vechnavdcaip esas 138@ 25 OP aha soo sc cudes cue csdacocoee 2B@ 28 GPRS FPG eck es cece cuss @ b ERR og hee (ok ds ken eiciasec ches 23@, 40 Hydrarg Chlor. Mite................... @ 7 Pivarare Chior. Cor... .........6.....- @ 65 Hydrarg Oxide Rubrum............... @ 8% Hydrarg Ammoniati............. .... @l1 00 Hydrarg Unguentum.................. @ 40 FAVOVAPSYTUG) .. <<... 000000 biaessesaes @ 65 TOMO VOGOI HA, AOE oye os ccc cans acne 1 25@1 50 cis rained ccenien T6@L 00 ee OB ee sk, @3 2% MO oc ia oc ch vc ees cc aneuces @, 50 Liquor Arsen et Hydrarg Iod......... @ 27 Liquor Potass Arsinitis............... 10@ 12 PP a A ei eae 85@1 00 BO ns oes ned ca cee cas wa wes 55@ 60 a icc el se canny 50@ 55 Magnesin, Sulph, (bbl. 144)............. 2@ i gE OR TO SEES 90@,1 00 pS ee) ee 2 25@2 50 Meogoniis Canton. ..... 2.26.2. cc occa ces @ 40 pret. MO, Ceo icc bc cuaens sckdanas @ 60 mux VOmied, (po. 20)... .. .. 2.555550 @ 10 OM, BOG ees 18@, 2 Pepsin Saac, H. & P. D. Co............ @2 90 Picis Lig, N.C... % galls, doz.......... @2 70 WIGiB Gilt. GvMNte 8 ow co ok oa os cc cs cos @1 40 PUGS Ei, DAME. oo oe es ws kee ce en ce ance @ 85 ol Mydrare, (po. 80)................-.. @ 50 Piper Nigra, (po. 22)...... 2... 0.0. Me @ 18 Piper Alba, (po. 45)... 2... 0. ee cece @ 3% Pix Buren. .......<..... Moka awe seas @ 7 UTR es ok cca c seas H@ 15 Potassa, Bitart, pure.............w.ss @ 40 Potassa, Bitart, Com.................. @ VW Fotass Nitra, OMG... 0. . 6... 6.65... ces 8@ 10 PN ooo is vos sch daeacses i@ 9 Pulvis Ipecac et opii........... ...... 1 10@1 20 Pyrethrum, boxes, H.& P.D.Co.,doz. @l 00 be ee a ee 3@, 35 GS eee hk se we ck Gains beweess 8@ 10 MO Oe WE ck ane ks need cc enawns 6@ 70 Quinia, S, GOrman.... ......ccccccecees 60@ 65 MUDIA TINGCTOTUM .... -. .. 6. 6. ac cc cces Ra ik Saccharum Lactis, pv................. @ 35 icicle rccdaeedn acces 2 15@2 2é Banas DTAOONIS. ... oo 5 oc. ccc ccc ces a 50 Wo sl oa ca ns coc on sae ue @4 50 a ee ccsb bees ceneaes .. 120 M4 TT a 8@ 10 asin secre anne eek anes ances @ rere REN OIINO . 88. ge ce ccs k cence @ 28 irik es eu dasan saccustacdedas @ 18 Pn io aes cence sc ane @Q 30 Snutl, Macecaboy, Do. Voes........... @® 35 Snuff, Scotch, Do. Voes............... Q@ 3 Bode HOrns, (0. 10)... ccc cee ones 8@ 10 Soda et Potoss Tart. 33Q 35 To coin sececac ceeds coat 2@, 2% i SI oso oa bin devs ccd ho daes 4M 5 ceca ae 3a 4 I ee eee kes uals @ 2 Bide, ether CO. ........-.45.660- cess 50@ 55 Pte, EU TOIe PPOTH. 8. ooo 5 ose w sc cney @2 00 Bots, Myrcia TMD... 2... ...cce cess anes @2 50 Spts. Vini Rect, (bbl. 2 25)............. @2 35 PEPVON IG, CEYMIAL.. ven c nc cnescccssne @1 30 BRO, I a con eee ec nc ees. 24%@ 3% Ee ov oes cc en dae wae ces 24%Q, 3 Oo og cd Sag vac we bens deaces 8@ 10 Verebonth Venice... .........c.e cece 22Q@, 30 MPOOIOUINO ios i ced onc nat vc we cncknas @ 40 OT a hawk ve eu va esc ban bade 9 0C@16 VO TT ns i nate ck xces anes 1@ 8 OILs. Bbl Gal UAB IG, WNOT go. oo. os vn cc ns o's eee 70 75 Mi ai on Se ee wc wk cee cess 5d 60 py Rs Aa Pe be ccun cs oiaeaas 45 bd EBOOU, PUTO TAW.. ok .. icons k cece ees 38 41 PATOCG, POEIOG © oo. cose cee caescnds -. Al 44 Neat’s Foot, winter strained........ 70 90 Br rttS TUPPOREING... .. 5.0 .cce cnn ces 42 4i PAINTS Bb! Lb MGR V ONOTIOR cos cick ccc nees 1X 2@ 3 Ochre, yellow Marseilles...... 1% 2@ 3 Ochre, yellow Bermuda....... 1% 2@ 3 Putty, commercial ............ 23 24%@ 3 Putty, strictly pure............ 2 2%@ 3 Vermilion, prime American... 13@16 Vermilion, English............ 65@70 Green, Peninsular.....,....... 16@17 Lead, red strictly pure..... .. "@ 7 Lead, white, strictly pure..... ; i@ 7% Whiting, white Spanish..... “ 70 Whiting, Gilders’.............. @% White, Paris American........ 110 Whiting Paris English cliff.. 1 40 Pioneer Prepared Faints .... 1 20@1 40 Swiss Villa Preparer Paints.. 1 00@1 20 VARNISHES. No. 1 Turp Coach....... bs ukdna canes 1 10@1 20 MU PE a ci cu pecan ess cease 1 60@1 70 CORON FOGG cia... sos ele fies 2 75@3 00 No. I Turp FPurniture...........-<...- 1 00@1 10 Jextrs Pirk Deroar.... 6... sens ce occ 1 55@1 60 Japan Dryer, No.1 Turp.............. W@ 75 GINSENG ROOT. We pay the highest price for it. Address Peck Bros,, Pruggists, trand Rapids, fick, Michigan Drug Exchange. Mills & Goodman, Props. 357 South Union St., Grand Rapids, Mich. a PAA Ay Asan Remtatered drug clerks, either pharmacists or assistants,who are sober, honest, industrious and willing to work on moderate salary. OR SALE—Stock of about $800 in small town in western Indiana. Will also sell building and lot on very reasonable terms. OR SALE—Stocek of about $1,600 in town of 800 inhabitants in Northern Ohio. Doing good paying business. Terms very reasonable. OR SALE-— Stock of about $1,800 in town of 12,000 inhabitants ip central Wisconsin. | Only four othey drug stores in the place, OR SALE—Stock of about $700 well located on railroad in western part of the State. Has general stock of about $5,000 which will sell if desired, or will sell drugs separate. OR SALE—Stock of drugs and few grocer- iesin town of 1,000 inhabitants in East- ern part of State. Stock will invoice about $1,800. Good location. Will exchange for good | real estate, or give liberal diseount for cash. Pork SALE—Stock of about $4,000 in town of about 4,000 inhabitants in south-eastern part of State. Will sell either at inventory or | estimates. A US0-Many other stocks, the particulars of which we will furnish on application. mo DRUGGISTS—Wishing to secure clerks we willfurnish the address and full par- ticulars of those on our list free. Michigan Drug Exchange, __ 357 South Union St, — - Grand Rapids. HAAEL TINE & PERKINS DRUG CD WHOLESALE Druggists! 42 and 44 Ottawa Street and 89, gr, 93 and 95 Louis Street. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF Dri, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints Oils, Varnishes ant Druggist' Suncris. MANUFACTURERS OF Elegant Pharmaceutical Prepara- tions, Finid Hixtracts and iilixirs Wolf, Patton & Co. and John L. Whiting, Manufacturers of Fine Paint and Var- nish Brushes. THE CELEBRATED Pioneer Prepared Palnts, ALSO FOR THE Grand Rapids Brush Co., Manu- facturers of Hair, Shoe snd Horse Brushes. WE ARE SOLE OWNERS OF Weatherly’s Michivan Catarrh Core Which is positively the best Remedy of the kind on the market. We desire particular attention of those about purchasing outfits for new stores to the fact of our UNSURPASSED FACIL- ITIES for meeting the wants of this class of buyers WITHOUT DELAY and in the most approved and acceptable manner known to the drug trade. Our special ef- forts in this direction have received from hundreds or our customers the most satis- fying recommendations. Wine and Liquor Department We give our special and personal atten- tion to the selection of choice goods for the DRUG TRADE ONLY, and trust we merit the high praise accorded to us for so satis- factorily supplying the wants of our custom- ers with PURE GOODS in this depart- ment. WeCONTROL and are the ONLY AUTHORIZED AGENTS for the sale of the celebrated WITHERS DADE & CO, $ Henderson Co., Ky., Sour Mash and Old-Fashioned Hand-Made, Copper- Distilled WHISKY S. We not only offer these goods to be ex- celled by NOOTHER KNOWN BRAND in the market, but superior in all respects to most that are exposed to sale. We GUARANTEE perfect and complete satis« faction and where this brand of goods has been once introduced the future trade has been assured. We are also owners of the Drageisis Favorite Rye, Which continues to have so many favor- ites among druggists who have sold these goods for a very long time. Buy our Gils, Brandies & Fine Wines. We call your attention to the adjoining list of market quotations which we aim to make as complete and perfect as possible. For special quantities and quotations on such articles as do not appear on the list, such as Patent Medicines, Etc., we invite your correspondence. Mail orders always receive our special and personal attention. Hazeltine & Perkins _ Drug Co, The Mic ae | RUBBER GOODS. Regular and Special Brands of the Leading | Manufacturers. | The following are the brands used by the’ rubber shoe manufacturing companies on their goods, the first quality bearing the brand of the factory, while the cheap brands | are names of ficticious companies: FACTORY BRAND. 2ND GRADE BRAND. — Boston Rubber Shoe|Bay State Co. Co., L. Candee & Co.., | made. Woonsocket Rubber) Rhode Island Co. |Atlantic Co., none now | Co., | Hayward Rubber Co., |New England Co. Goodyear M. R. Shoe|Connecticut Co. Co., (Wales Good-| year.) American Rubber Co..|Eagle Co. - Para Rubber Shoe Co., Amazon Co, National Rubber Co., |Empire R. Shoe Co. New Jersey R. Shoe Coy. Se Goodyear Shoe., | . Co. Goodyear Boot. Meyer Rubber Co. iNo seconds made. New Brunswick Rub- Phoenix Co. ber Co., Goodyear I. R. Glove No seconds made. Co., i Lycoming Rubber Co., No seconds made. Goodyear Rubber Co., Royal Rubber Co. Union India Rubber Co., Lambertville Rubber Co., | Ray Rupber Co., for- Franklin R. Co. merly | L. B. Smith Rubber Co. North Star R. Co. THIRD GRADE BRANDS. Imperial Rubber Co., mfg. by National R. Co} Globe Rubber Co., mfg. by American R.Co. | Norfolk Rubber Co., mfg. by New Brunswick Rubber Co. SPECIAL BRANDS—GUARANTEED. Guaranteed as firsts by factory making them: Parker’s Leather-Soledi Boston R. Shoe Co. Rubber Boot. Same made by Hannaford Boot, Newark I. R. Mfg. Co., Goodyear Rubber Co. Crack-Proot, | \ Gold Seal, | Coasting, ’ \ Tobaggran, Stout’s Patent Boots, | Gun Deckit. B. Smith Rubber Co. Para Rubber Shoe Co. |Boston R. Shoe Go. | Duck) Lambertville R. Co. Napoleon Boots, SPECIAL BRANDS—JOBBERS. The following brands are manufactured to order for jobbers. Same are firsts, some sec- onds and the remainder thirds: Western Rubber Co., |By Para Rubber S&S. Co. | Garden State R.Co., | 1 Lum dermen’s R. Co., | Solon Rubber Co., Ne-| poag, Conn., | Reliable Rubber Co., |By Woonsocket R. Co. Warrantable R. Co., Rubber Footwear Co., |By National R. Co. Field, Thayer & Co., |By American R. Co. Plymouth Rubber Co.,, By New Brunswick Co. tna Rubber Co.,/By Brown & Co. ‘ (boots) Mystic Rubber Co., | Newark Rubber Co. \By Union Rubber Co. Childs, Groff & Co. 'By Ray Rubber Co. G. W. Meader’s Boot. | Standard Rubber Co., Smith Rubber Co. Pacific Rubber Co., | Goodyear Process, (in| a horseshoe) | Napoleon Gun Deck} Boot, | Oriental Rubber Co., | North Star Rubber Co..,| Standard Rubber Co., Pacifie Rubber Co., Goodyear Rubber Co., ————_ > > | Assets and Liabilities in the J. A. Smith) Matter, at Cadillac. | J. C. McAdam, assignee for J. A. Smith, | the Cadillac boot and shoe dealer, favors | Tue TRADESMAN with the schedule of lia- bilities and assets, as follows: ASSETS. Boots and ShOE8... ...-..-. eee ee cree es $4,269 79 Rubber goods........-----. sees cree eeeee 882 67 Store fixtureS..........0:-e cece cece cere GoOOd ACCOUNTB.... 2... cece cece eee ee eee $5,628 66 LIABILITIES. A. C. McGraw & Co., Detroit..........- $3,439 34 *Samuel Cusser, Orleans, Mich........ 1,625 *Calista T. Cusser, _ Walter H. Tenney & Co., Boston...... 254 00 | Redpath Bros., - 1,050 56 | Lewis P. Ross, Rochester, N. Y........ 192 00 Euguene McIntyre, * » 66 25 Hirth & Krause, Grand Rapids........ 373 83 G. R. Mayhew, . . 135 14 Curtiss & Dunton, ‘ 915 Edith L. Smith, . : 60 00 Northern Knitting Works, Milwaukee 65 25 Coehn Bros, & Co., ” 2 J. Miller & Co., Racine, Wis..........-- Geo. Corning & Sons, Auburn......... Churchill & Aldin, Campbell’s Mills... Gray Bros, Mfg. Co., Syracuse......... Smith & Clark, ” Price & Wolff, Chicago.............+++- Hatch & Emery, “ Kerngood, Slowman & Rothchild, East / Sagimaw........-.ee cere ce eee e eee ee ees 1 J.C. Cox & Co., Lynn. Mass...........- Geo. A. Reeder, Big Rapids....’......-. Fuller, Childs & Co., Toledo, Ohio...... Matilda Smith, Belding, Mich.......... Martha Loomis, “* “ Wm. Stevens, Jr., & Sons, Marblehead sé ae 177 45 | WMA gnc cb oe us conrne co csunncsest $.9,791 08 *Secured by chattel mortgage. Assignee McAdam writes: ‘‘I understand that Mr. Smith will offer his creditors 25 cents on the dollar, which I think a good fair price and more than can possibly be gotten out of the business, for them.” The Figures:in the Baruch Failure at Cad- illac. Albert E. Smith, assignee for E. Branch, the Cadillac clothier, favors Tuk TRADES- MAN with the following list of creditors, with the amount owing each: Bernbart Baruch, mortgage, Rye N. Y .$4,347 97 Oestreicher & Meyer, New York....... 132 63 J. Godhelp, gh Wm. Lewinson, M. Brown, I. Oberndorfer & Co., Friedenburg & Biesenthal, Buffalo.... Danriger & Brothers, Syracuse........ 1,0 J. Strauss & Co., Chicago...........-..- M. Gunbell & Sons, ‘“ John B. Shepler, Toledo..............-- nr Suspender Co., Milwau- ec cb eb ees ease k ce Northern Knitting Works Co., Mil- Ns ean exspavecchsn herd Portage Hosiery Co., Portage, Wis.... M. M. Secor, Racine, Wis......-....--+- Eagle Knitting Co., Elkhart, Ind.....+ Schioss Bros. & Co., Detroit...........- Kallmeyer Bros., a William Brown, ai Sam Rosenbaum, Kalamazoo.......... Cooper, Weils & Co., St. Joseph....... Sam Olander, Cadillac....... Was ys ise eee $9,838 71 The assets are about $6,500, appraised at 85,439.89. ns Likes the Latin. MAPLE Rapips, Dee. 8, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sin—We much approve of the La- tin names of drugs in your quotations. It is the only way which affords any protection to the profession. Wishing you success we remain. ours, OwEN & BULLIS. oe oe as 121 20 U1 75 64 ww. Cc. AR a re pe c 1h van a 457. ame iY ny | = FORD, EXCLUSIVELY WHOLESALE CIGARS! 76 South Division St., Grand Rapids, Mich. PORTABLE AND STATIONARY ENGIN BS From 2 to 150 Horse-Power, Boilers, Saw Mills Grist Malls, Wood Working Machinery, Shaft ing, Pulleys and Boxes. Contracts made for Complete Outfits. ac Hin! be iid e Foul nase : HAS i ie \ Pag % Denison, 88, 90 and 92 South Division Street, GRAND RAPIDS, “ CANDEE” Rubi. - DOUBLE THICK BALL. Ordinary Rubber Boots always wear out first on the ball. The CANDEE Boots are double thick on the ball, and give DOUBLE WEAR. Most economical Rubber Boot in the market. Lasts longer than any other boot and the PRICE NO HIGHER. Call and ex- amine the goods, E. G. STUDLEY & CO., Grand Rapids. Will remove to No. 4 Monroe Street, to the store now. occupied by Houseman, Don- nally & Jones, Nov. 15th. Will open with the largest and finest stock of Rubber Goods, Mill Supplies, Fire De- partment Supplies, and Sporting Goods in the State. FRED. D. YALE. [{ DANIEL LYNCH. ED.D, YALE & CO CHAS. S. YALE & BRO., WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF Baking Powders, Extracts, Blaings, AND JOBBERS OF GROCERS’ SUNDRIES. All orders addressed to the new firm will re- ceive prompt attention. 40 and 42 South Division St., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Our Leader Smoking 15c per pound. Our Leader Shorts, 16c per pound. \Our Leader Fine Cut 8383c per pound. Our Leader Cigars, $30 per M. | | | | The Best in the World. Clark, Jewell & Co, SOLE AGENTS FOR Dwinell, Hayward & Co. O’Brien & Murray’s ’s Royal Java Coffee; and “Hand Made Cigar.” O. W.BLAIN & CO., Produce Commission Merchants, ——DEALERS IN—— We handle on Commission BERRIES, Ete. pondence solicited. APPLES AND POTATOES in car lots Specialties. : Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Southern Vegetables, Et. Allorders filled at lowest market price. Corres- NO. 9 IONIA ST. PEREKINS & HESS, DEALERS IN Hides, Furs, Wool & Tallow, NOS. 122 and 124 LOUIS STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. WE CARRY A STOCK OF CAKE TALLOW FOR MILL USE. Potatoes Ouius, Apples, Ruta Bagas In Car Lots. Shippers looking for a better market than near-by markets 5| afford will do well to write or wire us for prices before consign- ing elsewhere. All goods sold on arrival and remitted for. Commissions, 5 per cent. CJ BROKER & CO, 1002 N. Third St, $7, LOUIS, MO. Order a sample case of HONEY BEE COFFEE. PRINCESS BAKING POWDER, Equal to the Best in the market. JH. Thompson & Cb, Wholesale Grocers, 59 Jefferson ave., Detroit, Mich. down $3 a week. A Burden Off His Mind. “James,” said one of the book-keepers to the new porter in the store, *‘you are not expected to bow to the head of the firm every morning when he comes in and ask after his health.” “Pm not?” “Of course not.” ‘‘Very well, then, you can cut my wages It’s worth that to have the burden off my mind.” Dry Gooos. The following quotations are given to show relative values, but they may be considered, to some extent, “outside prices,” and are not as low as buyers of reasonable quantities can, in most instances, obtain them at. It will pay every merchant to make frequent visits to market, not only in respect to prices, but to keep posted on the ever-changing styles and fashions, many of which are never shown “on the road.” WIDE BROWN COTTONS. Androscoggin, 9-4..17 |Pepperell, 10-4...... 19 Androscoggin, 7-4.. 13% |Pepperell, T1-4......22 Pepperell, 7-4...... 13 |Pequot, 7-4.......-. 14% Pepperell, 8-4...... 15 |Pequot, Bee cca cease 16 Pepperell, 9-4...... 17 |Pequot, U-4......... 18 CHECKS. Economy, 02Z......- (Park Mills, No. 100.15 Park Mills, No. 50..10 | Prodigy, 02.......-. 83 Park Mills, No. 60..11 |Otis Apron......... 84 Park Mills, No. 70..12 |Otis Furniture..... 8% Park Mills, No. 80..13 |York, 1 02......---- 9% % Park Mills, No. 90..14 York. AA, extra 02.12% OSNABURGS. Plain. Plaid. | Alabama........... 6%4| Alabama. Georgia ............ 84|/Augusta ......-..-- 634 DOWER ..c cesses . B (Georgia ...........« 6% Kentucky ......... 8%4| Louisiana ........-. 6% EAAO ob... cesses 8%'!Toledo ...........-- 6 Bantee 2. . cacti ess Th BLEACHED COTTONS. Avondale, 36...... 84;Gilded Age......... Art cambrices, 36... 9%4|Greene,G 44 . Androscoggin, 4-4.. 744) Hill, 4-4.......-...-- 1% Androscoggin, 5-4..12%| Hill, 7-8.......-.5+-+ 5 Ballou, 4-4.......... 54%4|Hope, 4-4........... j Ballou, 5-4.......... 6 |King Phillip cam- Boott, O. 4-4........ 8%) bric, 44........... 9 Boott, E. 5-5........ % |Linwood, 44....... i Boott, AGC, 4-4..... 9%| Lonsdale, 4-4....... 7% Boott, R. 3-4....... 54%4|Lonsdale cambric.104 Blackstone, AA 4-4 6%4|Langdon, GB, 4-4... 8% Chapman, X, 4-4.... 5% Langdon, 46........ ll Conway, 4-4... . .. 64|Masonville, 4-4..... 1% Cabot, 4-4.......-- . 6%|\New York Mill, 4-4.104% Cabot, 7-8.........-- 6 |New —* 4-4.... 8 Canoe, 3-4........-- 4 Pocasset, P.M.C.. 7% Domestic, 36....... 744|Pride of the West..10% Dwight Anchor, 4-4. 8144/Pocahontas, 4-4.... 7 Davol, 4-4.........- 8 |Slaterville, 7-8...... iu Fruit of Loom, 4-4.. 73%; Woodbury, 4-4...... Fruitof Loom, 7-8.. 634|Whitinsville, 4-4... 6 Fruit of the Loom, | Whitinsville, 7-8. ,.. cambric, 4-4...... 11 |Wamsutta, 4-4...... Gold Medal, 4-4.. .. 644| Williamsville, 36... 8 Gold Medal, 7-8..... 5M SILESLAS. CPOWN |. oss. 0s--s25- 17% Masonville S....... 1 MO 10. 6o.2 3 is ti |Lonsdale ........... 9% CN oo iy i a cae 10 Lonsdale A......... 14 BOROR. oo cde nce eess (Victory O.......... 5% Blackburn ........- & {ViGtory da... ....se0s« 6% DAVO). csc55 ces hans 14 |Victory D.......... 8% EORGOR «osc de scene 12%/ Victory K.......... 10% Paconia ...... 2.050 12. (Pheonix A....... s. 19% od Crosge.........-- 7%! Phoenix B......... 10 Masonville TS...... 8 |PhoenixXX.......5 PRINTS. Albion, solid........ 5%4'!Gloucester .......... 5% Albion, grey.......- 6 |Gloucestermourn’g.6% Allen’s checks...... 5%4\|Hamilton fancy....5 Ailen’s fancy.......5%|Hartel fancy........ 5% Allen’s pink........- 54%\Merrimac D......... 6 Allen’spurple....... 54% |Manchester ........- 6 American, fancy....5% |Oriental fancy...... 5% Arnoldfaney. ......6 Oriental robes...... 6% Berlinsolid......... 5 \Pacific robes........ 6 Cocheeo fancy...... 6 |Richmond........... 5% Cocheco robes......- 6% 'Steel River.......... 5% Conestoga fancy....6 |Simpson’s........... 6 Eddystone ..... ..-- 6 \|Washington fancy.. Eagle fancy........- 5 |Washington blues. { Garner pink.........5% FINE BROWN COTTONS. Appleton A, 4-4.... 6 iIndian Orchard, 40. Boott M, 14 |Indian Orchard, 36. 6 Boston F, 4-4....... 6% |Laconia yo eae 1 Continental C, 4-4.. 6% Lyman B, 40-in..... Continental D, 40in 73,|Mass. BB, 4-4....... Conestoga W, 4-4... 64|Nashua EK, 40-in.... Conestoga D, U8... 4%|\Nashua R, 4-4...... 6 Conestoga G, 30-in. 5 |Nashua OTB. oases 6 X, 3-4 4%\Newmarket N...... 5 544| Pepperell E, 40-in.. 6 54 |Pepperell R, 4-4.... 6 Dwight Star, 4-4.... 6 Pepperell O, 7-8.... Dwight Star, 40-in.. 7 Pepperell N, 3-4.... Enterprise EE, 36.. 4%|Pocasset C, 4-4..... 6% Great Falls EK, 4-4... 6% Saranac R 6 Farmers’ A, 4-4..... 54% Saranac E.......... 7% DOMESTIC GINGHAMS. Amoskeag 7 |Johnson Manfg Co, Amoskeag, Persian 9 Bookfold ......... 12% BEV IOR 5. cca esas \Johnson Manfg Co, Rates o.oo. ce ce cases 6 |_ dress styles......10% Berkshire ......... 6 Slaterville, Glasgow, fancy.... ee Coe 6 Glasgow, royal.... 6% |White Mfg Co, stap 634 Gloucester, new |White Mfg Co, fane 7% standard ......... 7%, White Mant’g Co, Plunket .........-+- 7%| Earlston... ...... i% Lancaster. ...-..-- % AGOVGON co6 5 cc sc snes 7 Langdown ........- 7 iGreylock, dress Renfrew, dress.... 9 SEViO® 22... 6.5.6 10% WIDE BLEACHED COTTONS. Pepperell. 10-4..... 22 Pepperell, ll-4..... 24 Pequot, 7-4......... 16 Pepperell, 8-4.....-. 17 |Pequot, Wr ric aay: 18 Pepperell, 9-4......19 |Pequot, A cakes ce 20 HEAVY BROWN COTTONS. Atlantic