VOL, 4. “* ichi gan Tradesman. GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1887. * NO. 172. ATON & LYO Importers, Jobbers and Retailers of BOOKS, Stationery & Sundries, 20 and 22 (onroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Belknap Wagon & Sleigh C0. 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 facility for making first-class Sleighs of all kinds. Shop Cor. Front and First Sts., 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 & Go, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 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. . JODD ce CO., JOBBERS of SADDLERY HARDWARE And Full Line Winter Goods. 102 CANAL STREET. APPROVED by PHYSICIANS. Cushman ’s ee MENTHOL INHALER In the treatment of Catarrh, Headache, Neuralgia, Hay Fever, Asthma, Bron- chitis, Sore Throat and Severe Colds, stands without an equal. Air Mentholized by passing through the Inhaleér- tube, in which the Pure Crystals of Menthol are held‘ thoroughly applies this valuable remedy in the most efficient way, to the parts affected. It sells readily. Always kcep an open Inhaler in your store and let your customers try it. itt not hurt the Inhaler, and will do more to demonstrate its efficiency than a half hour’stalk. Retail price 50 cents. For CincuLars and TESTIMONIALS address - D. Cushman, Three Rivers, Mich. Trade supplied by Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., G’d Rapids, And Wholesale Druggists of Detroit and Chicago. . BEANS WANTED. Highest Market Price Paid for Beans, Picked or Unpicked. WT LAMORBAUY, Avt 71 Canal Street, GRAND RAPIDS,’ - MICH. A few inhalations will We earry ai!” line of Seeds of every variety, both for field-and garden. Parties in want should CERI t write to or see the GRAND RAPIDS GRAIN AND SEED C0. 71 CANAL STREET. DIARIES AND f OFFICE TICKLERS. MEMORANDUM CALENDARS FOR 1Ss7. Now is the time to make your selections to get what you want before the stock is broken. Geo, A. Hall & Co. 29 Monroe St. CLOVER SEED WANTED AT Grand Rapids deed Store, 71 Canal St., Grand Rapids. CHANGE OF FIRM. The copartnership heretofore existing be- tween D. Cunningham and Geo, Sinclrir, at Hudsonville, has been dissolved by mutual ‘consent. The business will be continued at the old place by Geo. Sinclair. D. GUNNIMGAAM, 172* GEO. SINCLAIR. CINSENG ROOT. e pay the highest price forit. Address WwW Peck Bros., Druggists, tirand Rapids, Mich, WHIP EDMUND B, DIKEMAN, THE— GREAT WATCH MAKER, For Prices and terms, address GRAHAM ROYS, Grand Rapids, Mich. —AND— JW BOR. 44 CANAL STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. GUSTAVE A. WOLKE, Attorney. Over Fourth National Bank. Telephone 407. COMMERCIAL LAW & COLLECTIONS. LUDWIG WINTERNITZ, STATE AGENT FOR Fermentum! The Only Reliable Compressed Yeast. Manufactured by Riverdale Dist. Co. 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. MOSELEY BROS. ——WHOLESALE—— SEEDS, FRUITS, OYSTERS, Ana Produce. 26, 28,30 and 32 OTTAWA ST., G’D RAPIDS. The CELEBRATED EMERY $3 SHOE MANUFACTURED BY HATCH & EMERY, Chicago and Boston, D. G. KENYON, Traveling Salesman, 227 Jefferson Street, - Grand Rapids, Mich. ALBERT COYE & SON, DEALERS IN AWNINGS = TENTS Horse and Wagon Covers, Oiled Clothing, Feed Bags, Wide Ducks, etc. Flags & Banners made to order. 73 CANAL ST., = GRAND RAPIDS. “THE NEW SOUTH.” Its Status Defined in Glowing Terms by an Atlanta Editor. [THE TRADESMAN does not often devote so much of its space as is covered in this ar- ticle to the discussion of a single subject, but the importance of the subject and the eloquent manner in which it is treated have lead to a deviation from the usual rule. The speech was delivered by Editor Grady, of the Atlanta Constitution, at the annual banquet of the New England Society of York, and is pronounced by two of the New York journals to be the finest effort heard in that city for twenty years. | “There was a South of secession and slavery—that South is dead. There is a South of union and freedom—that South is living, breathing, growing every hour.” These words delivered from the lips of Ben- jamin H. Hill, in Tammany Hall in 1866, make my text for to-night. Mr. President and Gentlemen: Let me express to you my appreciation of the kindness by which I am permitted to address you. I make this abrupt acknowl- edgment adyvisedly, for I felt that if, when I raised my provincial voice in this ancient and august presence, [ could find courage for nomore than the opening sentence, it would be well if, in that sentence, I had met, ina rough sense my obligation as a guest and had perished, so to speak, with courtesy on my lips and grace in my heart. Permitted, through your kindness, to catch my second wind, let me say that I appreciate the sig- nificance of being the first Southerner to speak at this board, which bears the sub- stance, if it supasses, the semblance of orig- inal New England hospitality and honors a sentiment that in turn honors you, but in which my personality is lost, and the com- pliment to my people made plain. I bespeak the utmost stretch of your courtesy to-night. I am somewhat indiffer- ent to those from whom I come. You re- member the man whose wife sent him toa neighbor with a pitcher of milk and who, tripping on the top step, fell with such casual interruption as the landings afforded into the basement, and while picking him- self up had the pleasure of hearing his wife call out? “John, did you break the pitcher?” “No, I didn’t,” said John, ‘‘but Dll be dinged if I don’t.” So, while those who call to me from be- hind may inspire me with energy, if not with courage, I ask an indulgent hearing from you. I beg that you will bring your full faith in American fairness and frank- ness to a judgment upon what I shall say. There was an old preacher once who told some boys of the bible lesson he was to read in the morning. The boys, finding the place, glued together the connecting pages. The next morning he read on the bottom of one page: ‘‘When Noah was one hundred and twenty years old he took unto himself a wife, who was”’—then turning the page— ‘140 cubits long, 40 cubits wide, built of gopher wood and covered with pitch inside and out.” [Loud and continued laughter. | He was naturally puzzled at this. He read it again, verified it, and then said: ‘‘My friends, this is the first time I ever met this in the bible, but I accept it as evidence of the assertion that we are fearfully and won- derfully made.” [Immense laughter.] If I could get you to hold such faith to-night I could proceed cheerfully to the task I otherwise approach with a sense of conse- eration. Pardon me one word, Mr. President, spoken for the purpose of getting into the yolumns that go out annually freighted with the rich eloquence of your speakers—the fact that the Cavalier as well as the Puritan was on this continent in its early days, and that he was ‘‘up and able to be about.” I have read your books éarefully and I find no mention of that fact, which seems to me im- portant for preserving a sort of historical equilibrium. With the Cavalier once established asa fact in your charming little books, I shall let him work out his own salvation, as he has always done with engaging gallantry, and we will hold no controversy as to his merits. Why should we? Neither Puritan nor Cavalier long survived as such. The vir- tues and traditions of both happily still live for the inspiration of their sons and the say- ing of the old fashion. But both Puritan and Cavalier were lost in the storm of their first revolution, and the American citizen, sup- planting both and stronger than either, took possession of the Republic bought by their common blood and fashioned in wisdom and charged himself with teaching men free government and establishing the voice of the people as the voice of God. Great types like valuable plants are slow to flower and fruit. But from the union of these colonists from the straightening of their purposes and the crossing of their blood, slow perfecting through a century, came he who stands as the first typical American, the first who comprehended within himsejf all the strength and gentleness, all the majesty and grace of this Republic—Abraham Lin- coln. He was the sum of Puritan and Cay- alier, forin his ardent nature were fused the virtues of both, and in the depths of his great soul the faults of both were lost. He was greater than Puritan, greater than Cay- alier, in that he was American and that in his homely form were first gathered the vast and thrilling forees of this ideal govern- ment—charging it with such tremendous meaning and so elevating it above human suffering that martyrdom, though infam- ously aimed, came as a fitting crown toa life consecrated from its cradle to human liberty. Let us each, cherishing his tradi- tions and honoring his fathers, build with reverent hands to the type of this simple but sublime life, in which all types are hon- ored, and in the common glory we shall win as Americans there will be plenty and to spare for your forefathers and for mine. In speaking to the toast with which you have honored me, I accept the term, ‘‘The New South,” as in no sense disparaging to the Old. Dear to me, sir, is the home of my childhood and the traditions of my peo- ple. There is a New South, not through protest against the Old, but because of new conditions, new adjustments, and, if you please, new ideas and aspirations. It is to this that I address myself. I ask you, gen- tlemen, to picture if you can, the footsore soldier, who buttoning up in his faded gray jacket the parole which was taken, testi- mony to his children of his fidelity and faith, turned his face southward from Ap- pomattox in April, 1865. Think of him as ragged, half-starved, heavy-hearted, enfee- bled by want and wounds, having fought to exhaustion, he surrenders his gun, wrings the hands of his comrades, lifting his tear- stained and pallid face for the last time to the graves that dot the old Virginia hills, pulls his gray eap over his brow and begins the slow and painful journey. What does he find-let me ask you, who went to yourhomes eager to find all the welcome you had justly earned, full payment for your four years’ sacrifice—what does he find, when he reaches the home he left four years.before? He finds his house in ruins, his farm devas- ted, his slaves freed, his stock killed, his barns empty, his trade destroyed, his money worthless, his social system, feudal in its magnificence, swept away, his people with- out law or legal status, his comrades slain, the burdens of others heavy on his shoul- ders. Crushed by defeat, his very traditions gone, without money, credit, employment, material or training—and, beside all this, confronted with the greatest problem that every met human intelligence—the estab- lishing of a status for the vast Rody of his liverated slaves. What does he do—this hero in gray with a heart of gold—does he sit down in sullen- ness and despair? Not for a day. Surely God, who had scourged him in his prosper- ity, inspired him in his adversity! As ruin was never before so overwhelming, never was restoration swifter. The soldier step- ped from the trenches into the furrow; horses that had charged Federal guns marched before the plough, and fields that ran red with human blood in April were green with thé harvest in June; women reared in luxury cut up their dresses and made breeches for their husbands, and with a patience and heroism that fits woman al- ways as a garment, gave their hands to work. There was little bitterness in all this. Cheerfulness and frankness prevailed. “Bill Arp” struck the keynote when he said: ‘‘Well, I killed as many of them as ‘they did of me and now I’m going to work,” or the soldier, returning home after defeat and roasting Some corn on the roadside, who made the remark to his comrades: ‘*You may leave the South if you wayt to, but I am going to Sanderville, kiss my wife and raise a crop, and if the Yankees fool with mé any more I will whip ~’em again.” I want to say to General Sherman—who is considered an able man in our parts, though some people think he is a kind of careléss man about fire—that from the ashes left us in 1864 we have raised a brave and beautiful city; that somehow or other we have caught the sunshine in the bricks and mofta,of our homes and have builded thereon not one single ignoble prejudice or memory. But what is the sum of our work? We have found out that in the general summing up the free negro counts more than he did asaslave. We have planted the school- house on the hill top and made it free to white and black. We have sowed towns and cities in the place of theories, and put business above politics. [Applause.] We have challenged your spinners in Massachu- setts and your iron makers in Pennsylvania. W8 have learned that the $400,000,000 an- nually received from our cotton crop will make us rich, when the supplies that make it are home-raised. We have reduced the commercial rate of interest from 24 to 6 per cent. and are floating 4 percent. bonds. We have learned that one Northern immigrant is worth fifty foreigners and have smoothed the path to the southward, wiped out the place where Mason and Dixon’s line used to be, and hung our latch string out to you and yours. We have reached the point that marks perfect harmony in every household, when the husband confesses that the pies which his own wife cooks are as good as those his mother used to bake, and we ad- mit that the sun shines as brightly, and the moon as softly as it did ‘‘before the war.” We have established thrift in city and coun- try. We have fallen in love with work. . . % ie xt ‘ | We have restored comfort to homes from « surface, but stronger at the core—a hundred which culture and elegance never departed. | farms for every plantation, fifty homes for We have let economy take root and spread | among us as rank as the crab-grass which | sprung from Sherman’s cavalry camps, un- | til we are ready to lay odds on the Georgia | Yankee as he squeezes pure olive oil out of ! his cotton seed, against any down-easter that ever swapped wooden nutmegs for| flannel sausages in the valleys of Vermont. Above all, we know that we have achieved | in these ‘‘piping times of peace,’ a fuller independence for the South than that which our fathers sought to win in the’ forum by their eloquence or compel on the field by their swords. [Loud applause. | ‘ It is a rare privilege, sir, to have had part, however humble, in this work. Never was nobler duty confided to human hands than the up-lifting and up-building of the prostrate and bleeding South, mis- guided, perhaps, but beautiful in her suffer- ing and honest, brave and generous always. In the record of her social, industrial and political restoration, we await with confi- dence the verdict-of the world. But what of the negro? Have we solved the problem he presents or progressed in honor and equity towards its solution? Let the record speak to this point. No section shows a more prosperous laboring popula- tion than the negroes of the South, none in fuller sympathy with the employing and land owning class. He shares our school fund, has the fullest protection of our laws and the friendship of our people. Self-in- terest as well as honor demand that he should have this. Our future, our very ex- istence depend upon our working out: this problem in full and exact justice. We un- derstand that when Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation, your victory was assured, for he then committed you to the cause of human liberty, against which the arms of man cannot prevail, while those of our statesmen who made slavery the cor- ner stone of the Confederacy doomed us to defeat, committing us to a cause that reason could not defend or the sword maintain in the light of advancing civilization. Had Mr. Toombs said, which he did not say, that he would eall the roll of his slaves at the foot of Bunker Hill, he would have been foolish, for he might have known that whenever slavery became entangled in war it must perish and thatthe chattel in human flesh ended forever in New England when your fathers—not to be blamed for parting with what didn’t pay—sold their slaves to our fathers—not to be praised for knowing a paying thing when they saw it. The re- lations of the Southern people with the negro are close and cordial. We remember with what fidelity for four years he guarded our defenseless women and children, whose husbands and fathers were fighting against his freedom. To his eternal credit be it said that whenever he struck a blow for his own liberty he fought in open battle, and when at last he raised his black and humble hands that the shackles might be struck off, those hands were innocontof wrong against his helpless charges and worthy to be taken in loving grasp by every man who honors loyalty and devotion. Ruffians have mal- treated him, rascals misled him, philan- thropists established a bank for him, but the South with the North protests against in- justice to this simple and sincere people. To liberty and enfranchisement is as far as the law can carry the negro. The rest must be left to conscience and common sense. It should be left to those among whom his lot is cast, with whom he is indissolubly con- nected and whose prosperity depends upon their possessing his intelligent sympathy and confidence. Faith has been kept with him in spite of columnious assertions to the contrary, by those who assume to speak for us or by frank opponents. Faith will be kept with hii in the future, if the South holds. her reason and integrity. But have we kept faith with you? In the fullest sense, yes. When Lee surrendered —I don’t say when Johnston surrendered, because I understand he still alludes to the time when he met General Sherman last as the time when he ‘‘determied to abanden any further prosecution of the struggle”’— when Lee surrendered, and Johnston quit, the South became, and has been since, loyal to this Union. We fought hard enough to know that we were whipped and in perfect frankness accepted as final the arbitrate- ment of the sword to which we had appeal- ed. The South found her jewel in a toad’s head. Theshackles that had held her in narrow limitations fell forever when the shackles of the negro slave were broken. Under the old regime the negroes were slaves to the South, the South was a slave to the system. Thus we gathered in the hands of a splendid and chivalrie oligarchy thegsubstance that should have been diffused anrong-the people, as the rich blood is gath- ered at the heart, filling that with affluent rapture but leaving the body chill and color- less. The old South rested everything on slav- ery and agriculture, unconscious that these could neither give nor maintain healthy growth. The new South presents a perfect democracy, the oligarchs leading into the popular moyement—a social system com- pact and closely knited, less splendid on the every palace—-and a diversified industry that meets the complex needs of this com- plex age. The New South is enamored of her new work. Her soul is stirred with the breath of a new life. The light of a grander day is falling fairon her face. She -is_ thrilling, sir, with the consciousness of growing pow- er and prosperity. As she stands full-stat- ured and equal among the people of the earth, breathing the keen air and looking out upon an expanding horizon, she under- stands that her emancipation came because, in the inscrutable wisdom of God, her hon- est purpose was crossed and her brave armies were beaten. This is said in no spirit of time serving and apology. I should be un- just to the South if I did not make this plain in this presence. The South has noth- ing to take back; nothing for which she has excuses to make. In my native town of Athens is a monument that crowns its cen- tral hills—a plain white shaft. Deep cut into its shining sides isa name dear to me above the names of men, that of a brave and simple man who died in brave and simple faith. Not for all the glories of New England from Plymouth Rock all the way would 1 exchange the heritage he left me in his pat- riot’s death. To the foot of that shaft ] shall send my children’s children to rever- ence him who ennobled their name with his heroic blood. But, sir, speaking from the shadow of that memory, which I honor as ] do nothing else on earth, I say that the cause in which he suffered and for which he gave his life was adjudged by higher and fuller wisdom than his or mine, and I am glad that the omniscient God held the bal- ance of battle in His Almighty hand and that the American Union was saved the wreck of war. This message, Mr. President, comes to you from consecrated ground. Every foot of the soil about the city in which I live is sacred as a battleground of the Republic. Every hill that invests it is hallowed to you by the blood of your brothers who died for your victory and doubly hallowed to us by the blow of those who died hopeless, but undaun- ted in defeat—sacred soil to all of us—rich in memories that make us purer and stronger and better—silent but staunch witness in its rich desolation of the matchless valor of American hearts and the deathless glory ot American arms—speaking and eloquent witness in its white peace and prosperity to the indissoluble Union of American States and the imperishable: brotherhood of the American people. What answer has New England to this message? Will she permit the prejudice of war to remain in the hearts of the conquer- ors, when it has died in the hearts of the conquered? Will she transmit this preju- dice to the next generation, that in hearts which never felt the generous ardor of conflict it may perpetuate itself? Will she with- hold, save in straired courtesy, the hand which, straight from his soldier’s heart, Grant offered to Lee at Appomattox? Will she make the vision of a restored and happy people, which gathered above the couch of your dying captain, filling his heart with peace, touching his lips with praise and glorifying his path to the grave——will she make this vision on, which the last sigh of his expiring soul breathed a benediction, a cheat or delusion? If she does, the South, never abject in asking for comradeship, must accept with dignity its refusal. But if she does not refuse to accept in frankness and sincerity this message ot good will and friendship, then will the prophecy of Web- ster, delivered to this. very society forty years ago, amid tremenduous applause, be verified in its fullest and final sense, when he said: ‘‘Standing hand to hand -and clasping hands, we should remain united as we have been for sixty years. citizens of the same country, members of the same Government, united, all united now and unit- ed forever. There have been difficulties, con- tentions and controversies, but I tell you that in my judgment” Those opposed eyes, Which, like the meteors of a troubled heaven, All of one nature, of one substance bred, Did lately meet in th’ intestine shock, Shall now, in mutual well-beseeming ranks, March all one way. >. > The Future of the Peanut. ‘The announcement is made that the hum- ble, but not always unobtrusive, peanut is to be a more important article in the future than it ever has been in the past. Its in- fluence on civilization has long been ac- knowledged, and its effect on the law makers of the country has been most bene- ficial, but not until recently has it been made known that it possesses valuable medicinal qualities. Its medicinal qualities are not of the eure-all kind, it seems, being similar to those possessed by the castor bean, but they are not the less useful on that account. , One beauty about the matter is that the medicinal effects of the nut are best exerted when it is taken in its virgin purity, and hence it is not likely that it will be put up in seductive packages at high prices and covered by patents and trade marks. from Bad Axe is to have a creamery to long-felt want. fill a piece Mie hah en a. \ - ! ORG a be SR aie. at aR WD ar RE ar MT ‘he Michigan Trees _ A JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE Mercantile and Wannfacturing Interests of the State, E, A. STOWE, Editor. Terms $1 a year in advance, postage paid. Advertising rates made known on application. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1887. & Grand Rapids Traveling Men’s Association, President, L. M. Mills; Vice-President, 8S. 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. G@ 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. The widely-advertised ‘‘Royal Salt” turns out to be an arrant fraud, the preservative effects attributed to it being secured by the addition of salicylic acid and gypsum to common salt. Speaking of the objection to using such adulterations in butter, Prof. Arnold recently wrote as follows: It is not advisable to use boracie ‘or sal- icylic acid at all in butter. They both make the flavor of butter unfavorable, the latter more than the former, and are objectionable as being foreign substances. They are of no use in the human economy. They neither produce warmth nor make fat, flesh or bones. They are medicinal and turn na- ture out of her regular course and it causes a needless expenditure of vital force to absorb, circulate and _ cast them out of the system. They are an- tiseptic, and by their influence in resisting change they retard change in butter as they do in all matter, but unfortunately they re- sist change when in the stomach the same as they do when out of it, and retard the change in digestion as they do in the butter orinany other food. Itis much better to eat the butter while fresh, and keep the medi- cinal antiseptics out of it. The suit brought by Frank E. Pickett, proprietor of the Coldspring cheese factory, against a Polander who was suspected of watering the milk he furnished the factory, resulted in a verdict of ‘‘no cause of ac- tion.” The case occupied the attention of the Allegan Circuit Court for about a week, and was stubbornly contested on both sides. The jury stood five for conviction when they first went out, but the remaining seven subsequently wheedled them into rendering a verdict of acquittal. THe TRADESMAN re- grets the outcome of the prosecution, as it fears that the adverse verdict will have an untoward influence on those given to water- ing their milk. Mr. Pickett’s suggestion, in another column, that the lactometer ought to be made a legal test is entitled to the consideration of friends of pure goods everywhere. The organization of the Michigan Busi- ness Men’s Association undoubtedly hasten- ed the formation of a State Association in New York and the same spirit of generous rivalry has made itself manifest-in Pennsyl- vania, Colorado and Minnesota. As will be seen by a letter in another column, the Illi- nois associations—stimulated to action by the results secured here in Michigan—are mov- ing in the matter of forming a State Asso- ciation. The time is evidently not far dis- tant when every state in the Union will have its own association. And when that time comes a National organization will be in order. A few years ago, Dr. N. J. Aikin failed for $19,000, with $1,200 assets. Then **Paisa” Newman failed for $30,709, with $2,300 assets. Then the immaculate Mess- more failed for $20,000, and no assets (ex- cept such as were gobbled by his wife). Now comes Ira O. Green, who sells about $19,000 worth of goods at slaughter sale and pockets the proceeds, leaving but $3,000 worth of goods unsold. Surely laws which enable rascals to perpetrate such frauds on their creditors are wrong either in intent or application. The man who puts a pistol to your head on the street and demands your money and valuables isa highway robber. The man who gets your goods in his store, sells them at slaughter sale and pockets the proceeds, is a shrewd business man and_ thereafter figures as the prince of barroom loafers and political orators. EA ee oe SO Ira O. Green claimed that he lost $3,000 in his apple dicker a year ago last fall. As near as THE TRADESMAN can ascertain, Mr. Green is now ‘‘even” on the apple loss and about $13,000 ahead besides. Great is the law which enables the man to realize such handsome profits! Two of a kind—Isaac E. Messmore and Ira O. Green. AMONG THE TRADE. GRAND RAPIDS GOSSIP. C. D. Hodges succeeds Hodges & Morse fm the livery business. The Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. is building an addition to its office on Pres- cott street. T. B. Snyder has engaged in the grocery business at Brutus. Clark, Jewell & Co. furnished the stock. The Belknap Wagon & Sleigh Co. has purchased the bar iron and wagon supply stock of Wm. P. Kutsch. Nicholas Bouma, the Fisher grocer, has just moved into his new store and cele- brated the event by adding a line of dry goods, furnished by P. Steketee & Sons. . Jacob VanderZee has engaged in the gro- cery business at St. Ignace. Clark, Jewell & Co. furnished the stock. John Gezon has engaged in the grocery business at 388 Maple street, Bulkley, Lemon & Hoops furnished the stock. G. M. Huntley, late of Berlin, has engag- ed in the grocery business at Wright Center, a new station on the line of the M., G. R. & I. Railway. Olney, Shields & Co. fur- nished the stock. It is no longer a trade secret that Eli F. Harrington’s quarter interest in the firm of Curtiss, Dunton & Co. is for sale. Whether the interest will pass to a stranger or be ac- quired by the other members of the firm is as yet undecided. The failure of Wm. Eichelsdorfer, the Canal street boot and shoe dealer, is assum- ing interesting proportions. The merchan- dise indebtedness aggregates about $22,000 and the chattel mortgages given banks, friends and landlord amount to $11,000 more, swelling the liabilities to $33,000. The stock is worth in the neighborhood of $17,000, but the way in which creditors are replevining the goods as THE TRADESMAN goes to press, gives rise to the opinion that these figures will need a general overhaul- ing. Up to about two months ago, Ira O. Green was content to carry on a small business in the line of fruits and grocers’ specialties. He then embarked in the wholesale grocery business, pitting ina stock variously esti- mated at from $20,000 to $30,000. A pecu- liar feature of the matter was the apparent- ly reckless manner in which the buying was done. For instance, an order was placed for ten bales of grenoble walnuts, which is more than a house with Mr. Green’s trade could ordinarily dispose of in the course of ayear. So, too, an order was placed for a carload of peanuts, which was larger than prudence would dictate. As John Caul- field was going home one evening last week, Mr. Green accosted him in a familiar man- ner, telling him he had several large bills to pay the next day, and that if he had any- thing in his stock which Mr. Caulfield could use, he should be pleased to sell it to. him— for cash—at less than cost. Mr. Caulfield can probably smell a bargain as far as any man in the business, and the result was a line of. purchases aggregating about $2,000. The next day Arthur Meigs & Co. were ap- proached in the same manner and the result was the purchase and removal of about $5,- 000 worth of goods for $4,000. Then Ira Hatch was given an opportunity to select about $3,500 worth of goods, on which he claims to have netted $700—that is, bought the goods for $700 below the present mar- ket value. In the meantime, many,smaller sales were made and retail purchasers were sold goods at cost and given 20 per cent. discount for cash. In this way $19,006 worth of goods were closed out at a net amount which THE TRADESMAN estimates at about $15,000. The mercantile agency notified the principal markets by telegraph and on Thursday three attachments aggre- gating $2,800 were placed on the remainder of the stock. It was inventoried Saturday by F. J. Lamb and C. C. Bunting, who estimated its value at $3,300. On Monday, Mr. Green claimed his exemption of $250 and took stock to that amount at inventory value. During the progress of the sale, Mr. Green was free to assert that every creditor would get 100 cents on the dollar, but on Monday he concluded that he would not pay more than 25 per cent. As THE TRADESMAN goes to press, it expects to hear that he has come to the same conclu- sion as his creditors—that is, that he will pay nothing. AROUND THE STATE. A. F. Eilke, grocer at Detroit, has assign- ed. Ollie Evans has opened a grocery store at Shelbyville. J. H. Byers, dealer in kid gloves, at De- troit, has sold out. Wm. Rose, dealer in notions at East Sag- inaw, has been attached. J. O. Goodrich, grocer at Fennville, is sue- ceeded by Moon & Goodrich. T. Hunter & Son, general dealers at Mio, have assigned to R. S. Moore. Geo. W. Brooks succeeds Walsh Bros. in the grocery business at Howell. Lowe & Eveleth succeed D. E. Lowe & Co. in general trade at Corunna. R. W. Culver, druggist at South Haven, is succeeded by Culver & Butler. Scott & Brownfield, boot and shoe deal- ers, at Buchanan, have assigned. L. M. Handy has bought out M. Layman, dealer in boots and shoes at Mancelona. Thos, MeKone, general dealer at Chelsea, has been closed under chattel mortgage. Kohler & Payne, meat dealers at Shelby, have dissolved, Kohler & Getty succeeding. Wm. Rose & Co., general dealers at East Saginaw, have been closed on attachment. Jas. Maguire succeeds Eckenfels & Ma- guire in the grocery business at Manistee. George Truesdell, notion dealer at Green- ville, has been closed on a chattel mortgage of $1,500. L. M. Sutton & Co. succeed Sutton, Fafr- field & Co. in the dry goods business at Tecumseh. F. Pequegnat, of St. Louis, has opened a branch store at Alma, for the sale of jew- elry, with his son, A. W., as manager. A. Tullgren, druggist at Iron Mountain, has been burned out, also C. Grossbusch, shoemaker and dealer in notions, at same place. 8. E. Young, formerly engaged in the drug business at Edmore, has purchased the drug stock of L. Perrigo & Co. at Burnip’s Corners. : ti ‘| same place. : E. D. Kitchen, a North Lansing dry goods merchant, has assigned to. Frank Chaffee. his liabilities. Webberville. A year ago he came from MANUFACTURING MATTERS. Ernst & Follett have put in a cireular sawmill at Williamsburg. J. C. Mummert succeeds Mummert & Lightningstar in saw mill business at Ayr. R. N. Goodwin, handle manufacturer and general dealer at Union Pier, has sold out to A. Willett. W. B. Church & Co., manufacturers of road carts at Allegan, are succeeded by the Allegan Spiral Spring Buggy Co. T. H. Stevens, of Tuscola, will remove his shingle mill to Vassar and add sash, door and blind making machinery, etc., giving employment to ten or twelve men the year round. STRAY FACTS. M. W. Sweet, dealer in agricultural im- plements, at Adrian, is dead. Geo. Barton succeeds Chas. Bennett in the hotel business at Memphis. D. M. Day succeeds H. N. McIntyre in the printing business at Lakeview. M. S. Cooley, proprietor of a ninety-nine cent store, at Richmond, has assigned. Wm. Forbes has purchased the Union meat market of T. E. Sharpe, at Whitehall. W. B. Reid & Sons, dealers in agricul- tural implements at Jackson, have dissolv- ed, Reid Bros. succeeding. J. T. Bell & Co., the East Saginaw fruit and produce house, favor their patrons with an elegant holiday souvenir. Tobias Bergy, the Caledonia button manu- facturer, has gotten out a line of 400 differ- ent styles for the coming season. Lafayette Moon has retired from the com- mission firm of Clark & Moon, at Big Rapids. The business will be continued by E. P. Clark. The First National Bank at Milford has surrendered its government charter, and has been re-organized under the State law, the new name being the Milford State Bank. I, W. Zimmerman has purchased an in- terest in the firm of Douglass & Buell, agri- cultural implement dealers at Traverse City. ‘The new firm will be known as Douglass, Zimmerman & Co. A Baldwin patron of Tim TrAapESMAN writes as follows: ‘‘Times here*are very good and the outlook for the future is en- couraging. The building here goes on in spite of cold weather.” “ Battle Creek Call: Charles H. White, of Marshall, has bought the interest of Henry Rupert in the firm of Ruper & Estell, dealers in flour, feed, grain, wood, lime, ete. The new firm will be known as Estell & White. Hitchcock, Esselstyn & Co., jobbers of woolens and tailors’ trimmings, at Detroit, are succeeded by H. Hitchcock, Son & Co. The new firm is composed of Horace Hiteh- cock, Jas. H. Hitchcock, Erastus R. Has- call and Wm. E. Kelsey. Tue TRADESMAN has it on good author- ity that E. W. Pickett’s reason for dispos- ing of his -general stock, at Wayland, was to enable him to establish a bank at that place. If this is his intention, and he car- ries out the project, he will do Wayland a good turn as well as put money in his own purse. : The statement recently made to the effect that the Sands & Maxwell Lumber Co. had purchased the plant and business of the Pentwater Furniture Co., at Pentwater, is only partially true. The latter corporation has sold its plant, as stated, but retains its businéss and will construct another factory in the spring in which to continue the bus- iness without interruption. reac ernnoninopne Purely Personal. John H. Passage, the Greenville druggist, spent the holidays with friends at Danville, N.Y: oe Fred E. Hall, shipping clerk for Putnam & Brooks, spent last week with his.wifé at Marion, Ohio. R. Wolcott, the Freeport stock - shipper and butcher, was in town Monday and Tues- day on business. Miss Mary Harold, billing clerk for Put- nam & Brooks, is spending a week with her parents at Holland. Perey H. Clark, superintendent for J. G. McElwee & Co., at Big Rapids, was pre- sented with a daughter on Dec. 27. Fred. Blount, formerly of this city, is now engaged in the manufacture of salt at Col- orado City, Texas. His wells have a daiby capacity of ten tons. Mr. Wheaton, of Girard, Pa., agent for the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co., was in town over New Years, the guest of ‘the company. W. Carson, late of Galesburg, has taken the position of book-keeper for Ed. Telfer. This arrangement will enable the genial Ed- ward to give the city trade an occasional whirl. Tue TRADESMAN has it on the best of authorithy that Sam. B. Sinclair, for sev- eral years past junior partner in the firm of Phelps, Brace & Co., at Detroit, has sever- ed his connection with that house and will participate in the re-organization of the old firm of B. F. Farrington & Co. The capi- tal of the new firm will be $50,000, of which Mrs. F. B. Farrington furnishes $10,000, Mr. Sinclair, $30,000 and Cliff. Elliott, $10,000. His assets amount to $7,000 and will cover | 4 ~ is 4 ee VISITING BUYERS. ‘| “The following retail dealers have visited the market during the past week and placed orders withthe various houses: B. A. Jones, Leetsville. C.DeJongh, VanderLinde & DeJonge, Mus- kegon. Wm. Peer, Muskegon. Henry Baar, Grand Haven. M. V. Wilson, Sand Lake. Fred A. Hutty, of Hutty & Dickenson, Grand Haven. \ ‘ A. W. Fenton & Co., Bailey. Conrad Bros., Otsego. Neal MeMillan, Rockford. C. F. Williams, Caledonia. Dr. Henry Lever, Newaygo. Aaron Rogers, Ravenna. . W. Westgate, Cheboygan. H. C. Stoddard, Stoddard Bros., Reed City. T.C. Pront, Howard City. C. B. Henika, Petoskey. : Wm. Hugh, Morley. A. Norris, A. Norris & Son, Casnovia. J.B. King, Howard City. Henry Cliff, Spring Lake, L. C. Ostrander, Carson City. E. Campbell. Baldwin. S. D. Thompson, Newaygo. Samuel Wisler, Mancelona. John Crispe, Plainwell. T. H. Peacock, Reed City. H. Brusse, Zeeland. J.P. Visner, Allegan. Byron McNeal, Byron Center. J. C. Benbow, Cannonsburg. Geo. A. Roof, Big Rapids. J. MeIntyre, Fremont. A. L. Power, Kent City. R. A. Hastings, Sparta, S. E. Young, Edmore. “ Frank Hibbard, Evart. W. H. Beach, Holland. H. H. Freedman, Keed City. Chas. Wiseman, Big Rapids. Jas. McCormick, Fennville. E. N. Bates, Moline. J. W. Yeiter, Yeiter & Look, Lowell. Emmet Hagadorn, Fife Lake. S. DeLong. Bangor. A. Woodward, Manton. R. E. Werkman, Holland. Chas. McCarty, Lowell. R. Granger, O. B. Granger & Co., Plainwell. Richard Reiners, Reed City. Mr. Hayward, Champion & Hayward, White Cloud. J.C. Drew, Rockford. 8S. M. Huntley, Wright Center, James Richardson, St. Johns. E. Wright, Woodville. H. W. Morford, Brutus. C. W. Peters, Bangor. E. M. Reed, Coopersville. Henry DeKline, Jamestown. Hoag & Judson, Cannonsburg. Hewett & Tefft, Rockford. Geo. A. Sage, Rockford. L. N. Fisher, Dorr. E. E. Rice, Croton. G. C. Baker, Lebarge. F. Taylor, Wood Lake. . W. Pickett, Wayland. . & E. Bergy, Caledonia. H, Loomis, Sparta. . H. Foster, Fife Lake. . W. Skillinger, Rockford. .F. & W. P.Conkin, Ravenna. . Mauer, Fisher. . P. Stark, Cascade. - Begman, Bauer. 8. T. McLellan, Denison. Rutgers & Tien, Graafschap. G. M. Huntley, Wright Center. John Gunstra, Lamont. Wm. Vermeulen, Beaver Dam. Smith & Bristol, Ada. M. Minderhout, Hanley. Geo. Armstrong, Montague. Cornell & Griswold, Griswold. John Houden, Reed City. R. Woleott, Freeport. Geo. Tomsett. Edgerton. D. E. Lozier, Dibble & Lozier, Alba. Jas. Campbell. Westwood. A, Garlets, Lima, Ind. J.G. Bain, Petoskey. Geo. Ketchum, Howard City. W. W. Forrester, Pierson. Hansen Bros., Morley. J. E. Thurkow, Morley. C. K. Hoyt, Hudsonville. C, Keller, Logan. J.C. Drew, Rockford. E. M. Stickney, Paris. B. Burlington, Bradley. L. F. Davall, Boyne Falls. C. E. Coburn, Pierson. Huizenga & Son, Eastmanville. J. Raymond, Berlin. John Smith, Ada. C. H. Deming, Dutton. Velsey Bros., Lamont. O. F. & W. P. Conklin, Ravenna. Mr. Lillie, Rice & Lillie, Coopersville. John Howell, Phillabaum & Howell, Muske- gon. ‘ Chas. A. Brott, Canada Corners. Herman Thompson, Canada. Corners. Frank B. Watkins, Hopkins. John Kramer, Bost & ramer, Holland. Bostwick & Son, Cannonsburg. C. Drury, Sampson & Drury. Cadillac. W.H. Pipp, Pipp Bros., Kalkaska. W. N. Hutchinson, Grant. A. R. McKinnon, Shelby. Nineheus Bros., New Holland. Heyboer & Bro., Drenthe. M. Burbank, Spring Lake. . * Farrowe & Bro., Allendale. ©. F. Sears, Rockford. Wm. Karsten, Beaver Dam. R. G. Smith, Wayland. G. TenHoor, Forest Grove. A. C. Adams, Ashton. John Kamps, Zutphen. Nelson F. Miller, Lisbon. P. Kinney, Merley. Hugh Johnso, Shelby. S. Sheldon, Pierson, H. Geerds, Fremont. Wm. Barker, Sand Lake, -arkburst Bros., Nunica. C. Hitehcock, Reed City. H. Clark, Vernon. I. J. Quick, Allendale. Rose Bros., Allendale. M. P. Shields, Hilliards. - —_—_—_————? J. W. Davis & Son, general dealers, Mack- inac: ‘It is too good to drop.”’ > PIO bo ( moo QQ MISCELLANEOUS. Advertisements of 25 words or less inserted in this column at the rate of 25 cents per week, or 50 cents for three weeks. Advance pay- ment. Advertisements directing that answers be sentin care of this office must be accompanied by 25 cents extra, to cover expense of postage, ete. OR SALE—Small stock of groceries, witha good paying patronage. Living rooms in connection with store. Rent reasonable. For terms, address Box 465, Big Rapids, Mich. 174* 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- ing country. For particulars, address C. E. Clapp, Martin, Allegan Co., Mich., where store is located. 1%3 }] ANTED—A graduate in pharmacy,who can speak German, at a leading est Side drug store. Apply at “The ear aactanat” —— -3t 17 ANTE D—Energetic young man who is fa- miliar with the coffee and spice busi- ness, who can make bills and sell goods to city trade. Address No. 10, care “The Tradesman” cffice. ‘ OR SALE—First-class hand laundry at a bargain. This is arare chance. Address Box 33, Big Rapids, Mich. 176* re SALE—A first-class water power at Lee Station on C. & W. M. RK. R., or would take in a pardner to build a grist mill on same pow- er. Address D. J. Dokey, Lee, Mich. 173* OR SALE—The: best and most complete drug store in the thriving city ot Muske- ‘on. Terms easy. Address C. L. Brundage, 79 - ave., Muskegon, Mich. 173 YOR RENT*-Desirable corner store, in good residence locality, suitable for grocery or general trade. Good living rooms over store, ent, reasonable. Enquire at 83South Division street, Grand Rapids. F YOU WANT—To get into business, to sell your business, to secure additional capital, to get a situation, if you have anything for iscellaneous Column of THE DESMAN. A iis or want to buy anything, advertise in the wenty-five word advertisement costs but 25 cents a week or 50 cents for three weeks. STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING. . “““OYSTERS AND FISH. : ‘ ; F. J. Dettenthaler quotes as follows: ed enone oe ee ene - OYSTERS. e Hazeltine erkins Drug Co. will be he at the office of the company, corner Ottawa os bh at Aes ERA PUR ees des secheseta) = and Louis streets,on Monday, January 10, at Relaces” O- 8 DOLOCTS. . .-... eevee creer enes = 7:30 p. mn., for the purpose of electing a board - me Me ees a ns Sen ak s Wwe boceess coke ke, 3 of directors for the ensuing year, and for the Star mare UO Ns Ob reh es Aad ae Kida diewadae eebdnbeces 16 transaction of any other business which may Fr an . Rr Sota ets e este ewer sec ssacccenasenceess i come before the meeting. Pee MAN SRN GN chies dw ndebas dbidadeakedess sua a eee MOUTED ONY | Ries. talk Week. aoe Ries WME gC. dead €e4sg ke 110 New York Counts, # 100....................- 1 25 STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING. “ _ . shell. TE ence isaac) Oe ; Peas Sr OOH ME oe isis ch coca ckel cc iec 80 The annual meeting of the stockholders of FRESH FISH. the Fuller & Stowe Company will be held at | Cod ...........0.0 cece cece loccccccece. @10 the office of the company, 49 Lyon street, Wed- jie ee oe i ae @i nesday, January 19, at 7:30 p,m., for the pur-| Mackerel............................... 15 @20 pose of electing a board of directors for the | Mackinaw Trout....................... @ 8 ensuing year, and for the transaction of any | Perch.............................. 2... @3 other business that may come before the meet- | Smelts ............................0 0. 10 @il ing. E. A. STOWB, Sec’y. WO a dec kde, @9 A NEW ENTERPRISE. The GRAND RAPIDS SOAP CoO. respectfully bows to the general trade, and presents her two first-born as can- didates for public favor. The names of the bantlings are HEADLIGHT and LITTLE DAISY. We guarantee our product to be ab- solutely pure, containing no rosin, or other adulterations, and equal, if not superior to the best brands on the mar- ket. Our salesmen will call upon the trade during the month of January with a line of samples, and we bespeak for them kind recognition and trial orders. Very respectfully, Grand Rapids Soap Co. FACTORY GOR, HILTON & FIFTH AVE, PHREAEINS & 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. OLD BARRELS Setting about a store are unsightly, besides the pro- jecting nails on them are dangerous to clothing. The & enterprising grocer realizes the value of handsome andj, convenient fixtures, and to meet this demand theg WOOLSON SPICE Co., of Toledo, Ohio, have designed} their Lion Coffee Cabinet,| 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 Maj cost to himself. They are made air-tight, tongued andj grooved, beautifully grained and varnished, and are} put togetherin the best possible manner. Complete set of casters, with screws, inside this cabinet. Their By use in every grocery, after the coffee is sold out, is ap- parent; just the thing frpm 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 store. For price-list of Lion Coffee in these cabinets, see price-current in this pa- ver. Read below what we say as to the quality of Lion Coffee. ee eer reer rELROE PEP -ENUS. hoe This Coffee Cabinet Given Away. A GOOD BREAKFAST Is ALWAYS possible when a good cup of cof- 3fee is served. The grocer who sells LION COFFEE to his trade can invariably se- cure this result to them. LION COFFEE is always uniform; contains strength, flavor and true merit; is a successful blend of Mocha, Java and Rio. Packed only in one-pound air- tight packages; roasted, but not ground; full net weight, and is never sold in bulk. A Beautiful Picture Card In every package. We solicit a sample order for a cabinet filled with LION COFFEE. ‘For sale by all Wholesale Grocers every- where, and by the Woolson Spice Co. * v 92 to 108 Oak St., Toledo, Ohio, The Michigan adem, Annual Social Party of the Granl Rapids * Traveling Men. The third annual social party of the Grand Rapids traveling fraternity, which was given at Armory Hall last Thursday evening, was in no way less enjoyable than the two preceding affairs of a similar nature. Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one, and long to be remembered. It was observable that fewer of ‘‘the boys” were present than usual, but in point of tickets sold the managers are certainly to be congratulated. There were about 200 persons in attendance. Every one appeared to have ‘‘a good time,” a spirit of fraternal good-fellowship prevading the haJl, making everyone at ease. Strangers were heartily welcomed and made to feel like ‘‘one of them.” ‘Too much’ praise cannot be ac- corded the reception committee for the able manner in which they performed their du- ties, nor the floor managers, who also come in for their share of credit. In contrast with the first and second balls, the walls were bare of decoration, with the exception of the large programme of dances which adorned the north wall. At about half past eleven, the call for supper was made, when those present formed into line, marched around the hall and to The Morton, where a~dainty repast was served in Boyd’s usual elegant style. After doing it ample justice, the boys and their ladies filed back to the hall, where vocal music was indulged in, Miss MeGur- rin and Mr. Hurd contributing their share to the pleasure of the occasion. The light fantastic was then tipped until a late hour, when everyone left, feeling tired but happy. Permanent Treasurer Seymour furnishes THe TRADESMAN with the following finan- cial report of the entertainment: RECEIPTS. Ball tickets sold.. Cl issiGeias ee $171. 00 Supper tickets SR ick ckcelees 59.25 iio ca can seeaee se eee $230.25 DISBURSEMENTS. Rent of armory........-.--0-seeeeeen cece —< Squiers’ OVCheBtrA..........2ceeeeeceeecess oe ee ; wae J go, Kekh ce oes pene -- Wi. ibbon for badges........---++- ee eeeeeeees 4 Printin Eaviteriona, badges, etc... ..... 12.75 Souvenir gripsacks........--..++++eeeeee+- 13.70 Painting programme. .......-.-+-+++++++ 1.50 Postage on invitations..........----+-+++- 5.50 Safety pins es peu eaoenc eee eens a Ladies’ servant.........----.--eeeee ee eee ee wb Paid Morton House for suppers.....----- 56.25 WS bin cinta c-e e4 eee - 166.44 el on ht... occ ica os cee eee cere yoty 81 Bal. from previous entertainments... 00 Total fund on hand......... -..-++++: $85.81. —~>-->—.- The Gripsack Brigade. A. B. Cole sold seventy-eight tickets for the ball, beating the record. E. P. Dana has severed his connection with the Michigan Confectionery Co., of Detroit. Ex-invalid Crookston started out to-day for a visit to his trade along the line of the Greenville branch. E. K. Emerson, late of Chicago, succeeds Gideon Kellogg as traveling representative for Rainville & Lyon. Thos. Ferguson went to Detroit last week and engaged to represent J. H. Thompson & Co. for a fifth year. Albert C. Antrim is home from a trip to the Golden Gate. He starts out about the 10th for a tour of Texas. D. G. Kenyon, traveling salesman for Hatch & Emery, of Chicago, left Monday for a two months’ trip through Iowa. A. B. Cole, general traveling represen- tative for Bickford & Frances, of Buffalo, has gone to St. Louis, Mo., for a week. Leo. A. Caro started out Monday for Put- nam & Brooks, taking a portion of the terri- tory formerly covered by Wm. B. Edmunds. E. Duffy has engaged with Perkins & Hess for another year, taking in most of the towns in the immediate vicinity of this market. Hon. A. W. Westgate, President of the Cheboygan Business Men’s Association, was in town last Thursday to attend the dedica- tion of the Soldiers’ Home. Jas. B. MeInnes, traveling represerta- tive for Lautz Bros. & Co., of Buffalo, spent the holidays with friends here. He makes St. Louis his headquarters. H, A. Hudson, formerly with Clark, Jew- ell & Co., but for the past year with P. Lor- illard & Co., has gone back to the old love, starting out on his initial trip Monday. Frank R. Miles made himself a present of a fine gold chronometer on New Year's day. If he had waited a day longer he would have worn one with the compliments of his employers. Valda ? How to Treat Outlawed Accounts. Murr, Dee. 31, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Srr—Your question in a recent issue on the subject of an account outlaw- ing so that the collection department of the Business Men’s Association should not be brought to bear on it, calls out the follow- ing thoughts: Does a debt ever outlaw in honor? Will not a man who seeks shelter behind the ‘‘outlaw” statute, try it again? Should not any such person be considered a dead-beat? I respectfully submit the following: A man who will allow an account to outlaw by limitation, does not iutend to pay his honest debts, and ought to be published as a dead-beat. The time ought never to arrive when any man is free from debt and if there is any virtue to force the collection of an outlawed claim by the use of the Business Men’ As- sociation blanks, they ought to be used at any time. A man who is in arrears to one person longer than six years, is so of his own free will and is unworthy of credit. A debt never outlaws in honor and a man is just as responsible for a debt twenty years old as when but one year old. Very truly yours in‘the work of Eradicat- ing Dead Beats. L. A. Exy, Sec’y pro tem. B. M. A. The position of THe TRADESMAN on the subject of outlawed accounts is too well known to its readers to require extended mention at this time. It has always held that an outlawed account-is a debt of honor and a proper matter for action on the part of a Business Meii’s Association. If aman is collectable, there is little use in bringing pressure to bear on him through the Associa- tion, as a judgment and attachment will secure the payment of an account. Inas- much as the Association is intended to step in where the law affords no relief, Tae TRADES- MAN sees no good and valid reason why out- lawed accounts should not be considered in the same light as those of more recent origin. The whole subject will probably be thoroughly reviewed at the March meeting of the State Association and those who can contribute any suggestions pertinent to the subject would do well to be present on that oceasion. In the mean time, communica- tions relative to the matter are solicited for publication in THe TRADESMAN. ——_—___ i -o- a Manistique Moving in the Matter of Or- ganization. MANISTIQUE, Dec. 29, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: ’ DEAR Str—Enclosed find one dollar for my subscription to THE TRADESMAN, which was due some time ago and would have been sent some time ago had you stopped the papez, for I could not very well do with- out it. Ihave read THE TRADESMAN with much profit the last year and have read with growing interest your reports of the organization of the business men through- out the State. It is a move in the right direction and may it soon result in the abo- lition of the credit system and the elevation of the honorable body of workers in mer- chandise. The business men of this town, I find, are willing and anxious to do something for mutual benefit and protection, but none of us have had any experience in such organi- zations. Therefore, will you kindly send us such help and instructions as you think we may need in starting. I see by the re port of other organizations that the Tustin constitution is generally adopted. I have lost ‘THE TRADESMAN which had it in. Please sena it, and whatever you say will gladly pay you. Please forward as soon as possible, as we have a call out for a meet- ing to consider the matter. Yours truly, GEO. CHANTLER. —_—_—_—» -4 <> South Boardman on the Anxious Seat. SoutH BoARpDMAN, Dec. 30, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: Dear Sir—The business men of this place have concluded to organize a Business Men’s Association. What do we want to do, and when are you coming up this way ? ee wie ee ea spe New vous with old friends atl gold-headed cane, the gift of his admiring | Also H. Shear, .R. MAYHEW, JOBBER OF' RUBBERS 1 Wales Goodyears & Woonsockets, I offer the following goods at net prices: Lumbermen'’s No Heel Overs, a F, List $1.25 68c Ti i 64 tt th bh 1.40 70c . oe" MeyersW, “ 1.25 686 « Heel and Tap Overs, F, “ 1.65 88¢ bb bb it} hb rT} W, ab 1.65 83¢ bb rT} af No Heel Overs, “Haywards F,“ 86¢ 66c 1,65 bt F, bi 1.25 G. R. Mayhew, Grand Rapids. * Association Notes. The Petoskey Business Men’s Association now numbers forty members. The Freeport Business Men’s Association, ten members, has affiliated with the State Association, which gives the ‘latter body a total auxiliary membership of 815. Wm. Peer, Secretary of the Muskegon Re- tail Grocers’ Association. was in town last Thursday to attend the dedication of the Soldiers’ Home and the traveling men’s party. Plainwell Independent: ‘*The grocers especially, and all the other business men who choose to go in, will organize them- selves next week into a mutual bene4t com- pany, for the better and more satisfactory conduct of business. One of the first objects of the association is to stop the losses through poor credits, and to secure the pay- ment of old accounts; to lessen the cutting of prices, and to establish more cordial re- | lations among dealers. E. A. Stowe, of THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN, will be pres- ent and assist in the organization, which will probably be accomplished on Friday night, January 7.” “> -4 ‘Odor of Greenbacks. From the Albany Journal. | In speaking of a recent defaleation at the Troy post-office, a gentlemen said: ‘‘It is never safe to enclose an old bill in an envel- ope to be sent by mail.” ‘“Why,” said he, ‘‘men who are experts can tell whether a letter contains money or not simply by the sense of smell. greenback it has a peculiar smell about it that can readily be perceived even if enclos- ed within a letter. It is. better to senda registered letter or a postal note, or if you inclose a bill be sure that itis anew one. That will not smell.” A O- Social Meeting of the: Kalamazoo Retail Grocers’ Association. KALAMAZOO, Dee. 30, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Srr—Our last meeting was fairly attended and as there was no important bus- iness, we made it a social meeting, and had a good time. Nathanson & Bermann have sold out their business to F. S. Stone & Son. Our President and First Vice-Presi- dent called upon them and secured their names as members of the Association. who proceeds Friend & Stimson at the west end. Yours truly, M. S. ScoviLiE, Secretary. ~~ Rare Chance. The stock of Bazaar Goods, including the only complete assortment of crockery and glassware in the town of Greenville, Mich., and formerly owned by Geo. C. Truesdell, is now offered at a Bankrupt Sale and at a special low figure if purchased promptly. Enquire of H. Leonard & Sons, Grand Rap- ins, Mich. LUMBER, LATH AND SHINGLES. Uppers, linch,...................4. per M oe 00 Uppers, 144,1% and 2inch................ 6 00 BGIBOUE, LINGD. hoses cs cscs ncsesascevas cae 3 00 ee 14%,1%and2 ineh........ ...... 38 00 Fine Common, linch.............. ...... 30.00 Ri. PIONS oso dose sin ca and 20 00 Fine, Common, 1%, 1% and 2 inch. 25 00 No. 1 Stocks, 12 in., 12, 14 and 16 feet . 15 No. 1 Stocks, 12 in., 18 feet Beis dads ives acca 16 mt No. 1 Stocks, 12 in., TO TOBE. ois oo 5. ios 1 No. 1 Stocks, 10 in., 12, 14 and 16 teet..... 15 00 No. 1 Stocks, 10 in., 18 feet................ 16 00 No. 1 Stocks, 10 in., 20 feet........... .... 17 00 No. 1 Stocks, 8 in., 12, 14 and 16 feet...... 15 00 No. 1 Stocks, 8 in., 18 feet................. 16 00 No. 1 Stocks, 8 in., 20feet................. 17 00 No. 2 Stocks, 12 in., 12, 14 and 16 feet..... 12 00 No. 2 Stocks, 12 in., 18 feet.............. .. 1300 No. 2 Stocks, 19 10., DO TORb os oss ave cas See 14 00 No. 2 Stocks, 10 in., 12, 14 and 16 feet..... 12 00 No. 2 Stocks, 10 in., 18 OME coe eck ca 13 00 No. 2 Stocks, 10 in., 20 feet... ............ 14'00 No. 2 Stocks, 8in., p, 14 and 16 feet...... 11 00 No. 2 Stocks, 8 in., 18 fee We x yas cays sveaees 12 00 No. 2 Stocks, 8 in., 20 feet................ 13 00 Coarse Common’ or shipping culls, al widths and lengths......... ....... 800 900 A and B Strips, 4 or 6in Poca ccheeesias us 33 00 C Strips, 4 or 6inch...:................ 6. 27 90 No.1 Raainity all lengths an os ck 15 00 No. 2 Fencing, 12, 14 and 18 feet.......... 12 00 No. 2 Fencing. PG ase sls 12 00 No. 1 Fencing. 4 inch..................... 15 00 No. 2 Feneing, 4 inch..,................++ 12 96 Norway C and better, 4or6inch......... 20 vel Siding, 6inch, A and B............ 18 00 evel Siding, 6 inch, oe cscs i agnda 14 50 Bevel Siding, 6 inch, No. 1 Common.. 9 00 Bevel Siding, 6 inch, Clear.............. 20 00 Piece Stuff, 2x4 to 2x12, 12 to 16ft.. 11 00 $1 additional for each 2 feet above 16 ft. Dressed Flooring, 6in., A. B.......,...... 36 00 Dressed Flooring, 6in. C................. 29 00 Dressed Flooring, 6in., No. 1,common.. 17 00 Dressed Flooring 6in.,No.2common.... 14 00 Beaded Ceiling, 6 in. $1 00 additiinal. Dressed Floo ng, 4in.,A. Band Clear.. 35 00 Dressed Flooring, 4in., C...............6 26 00 Dressed Flooring, 4 or 5 in., No. 1 com’ n. 16 00 Dressed yicoring 4or5in., No.2 com’n 14 00 Beaded Ceiling, 4 inch, $1 00 additional. XXX 18 in. tenda Shingles......... 3 10 Be PO PS: TUS oss s éocins coven ce iene OO XXX 16 in... Sicass cee cee 0. 2or6 in. C. Bis in. Shingles. ....:... 1 No. 2or 5 in. C. B. 16 in.................... l LAth .... ce ccceceeresereeeneceserecees T6Q 2 If you will notice an old | WOODENWARE. Brandera THbs, Mo, boo oc cs kk selec. 5 25 PORTICO POR, PO. Bo ai. ck osc eck cence ws 4 25 Standard Tubs, No. 3.... .. ee ...3 25 Standard Pails, two hoop. ..-1 2 Standard Pails, three hoop ..1 50 POUR; MPOURG WOOK nein ick cence ccc cane: 4 00 Maple Bowls, assorted sizes................. 2 00 Butter Pails. ash.. 2 50 Butter Ladles.. 1 00 Rolling Pins...... . ITI BOT ie ook ace cc oe ce cece sees 50 CIOURGS POUNGOES 2. oo oe cnc kc cc coke cc ceeccacs 2 25 Clothes Pins............ iis Spend aka daa 60 RN UO oo once nk cose Ge ccs ca ees cece 100 WwW caunoneas, OO a eee 1 75 Washboards, double: . 2.0.0.0... oie ccc cues 2 2 BASKETS. Diamond Market........... Saeco 40 ESMANOL, DAFFOW DENG. 6 ooo eka sooo cece aces 1 60 Bushel, wide band................ Lea waceeck ay A OROON, BOUT, OE oo ook oie c ce cece nsec 3 50 RO, I, TEN oa oon oh nc ak a ve co coe cs 4 25 Sletkee GO cvs co cna nackccn ceca asc 5 00 CROTNGR, WHIOW POL Don kk once cece cceecnce 6 Clothes, Wt: POO: oa ee ce. 7 00 Clothes, willow No.3......... UE ORE es 8 00 Water Tignt, D.. 6oes os esas dct 3 75 mo) A A oo eee asda ee accel ke = 85 COAL AND BUILDING MATERIALS. A. B. Knowlson quotes as follows: Ohio White Lime, per bbl............. Ohio White Lime, car lots.. co Louisville Cement, per bbl.. —_ 00 85 = 30 Akron Cement per bbl................ 1 30 Budalo Cement, per. bbl..... pics ceca 1 30 Car lots ee 1 05@1 10 Plastering hair, per bu................ 25@ 30 PEHCOQ, DOL DME, oi ng oc sce cence code aan 1 %5 Land plaster, per ton.................. 3 50 Land plaster, car lots...... woe 2 50 Pee RIG, TOP Me... one nese cnsa ct $25 @ $35 Pipe Giay, Her DOL... oc. oes eas cuca. 3 00 COAL. Anthracite, egg and grate, car lots..$5 75@6 00 Anthracite, stove and nut, car lots.. 6 00@6 25 Cannen, Car lots............6....2.... @6 Ohio Lump, Po Cc ARO ieee Se ap : 10@3 25 Blossburg or Cumberland, car lots.. 4 50@5 00 Portiand Cement,....: 0.5.0.0... 6.0650: 3 50@4 00 ‘Dardware. These prices are for cash buyers, who pay promptly and buy in full packages. AUGERS AND BITS. - WOU sg Od OOPS os i a ci dis60&10 N. H.C. OM eae ind aug & dis60&10 UII ooo ce ccc ac vase sc qu aksnace dis60&10 OM ook ieee sc eeccdacks waeseenen dis60&10 Snell’s ......... a yet es (ee dis60&10 RN ae ee ee a bec va auac cue as dis40&10 Jennings’, genuine......:...........--: dis 25 Jennings’, imitation........... ........ dis50&10 BALANCES. My ere ee dines wacsued dis 40 BARROWS. MUMRONN o os ee ce i. ce $ 13 00 EO ck eels .. net 33 00 BELLS. MAN es occu bose een kh ess cas dis $ 60&10&10 Oa oa ba aek ec so ee euue dis 60&10 Was i oalel also ceeccs du ae - 30&15 MONE re cock weean piece cs 25 EOE TOP MONE oon coc ccc sec e cence dis 60&10 BOLTS. Pe ois ies oh eee ous sels coke sass dis$ 40 na MY TIOR. oo v ese ni cake seks dis 75 WO ho ook cine cane ceuuks ch dcasucss dis 1 hei vavccsccieese ak dis ant Wrought Barrel Bolts................ dis 60&10 a dis 60&10 Cast Barrel, brass knobs....... ..... dis 60 Cast Square Spring................... dis 60 a a a dis 60&10 Wrought Barrel, brass knob......... dis 60&10 Wrought Square Di hek. Ueuceeeess -.dis 60&10 Wrought Sunk Flush................. dis j Weoeant Bronze and Plated Knob Flush Wises as aae Wace eo vale ceca, ....dis 60&10 TVGE TR eae dis 60&10 : BRACES. TO iis oh cud aw Ba a s$ Meshell dic 50810 so daca ice lae och ak. dis 50 I as oes hae bb eccs cease dis net aunivenis BUCKETS. MRE, PO oe Sc eek nc dcec chan cees cccliee. 3 50 EO, BF iin Sik ok ace kcca eds. - 4 00 BUTTS, CAST. | Cast Loose Pin, figured............... dis 70&10 Cast Loose Pin, Berlin bronzed... .. ‘dis 70&10 Cast Loose Joint, genuine bronzed..dis 60&10 Wrought Narrow, bright fast joint..dis 60&10 Wrought Loose ee dis 6010 Wrought Loose Pin, acorntip........ dis 60& 5 Wrought Loose Pin, japanned........ dis 60& 5 Wrought Loose Pin, japanned, silver TE oooh aes chon ness ssn e ce dis 60& 5 wyeaue PRM bs da bacdacecerecscaul, dis 10&60 Wrought Inside Blind................ dis 10&60 Re Oo ee dis 75 RE OE oo oka cc ba ccc ca ce fac dis 80 yt dis 80 BRIE, GHOPARO BH. .. o.oo sce c ces cscs as dis 70 CAPS. MOP is ce ewuaeesecada whcs ee er m $ 65 MO Is io eis ikecenkaccecucc caus . . 60 G. D WRK OOHDEDER ACOA EEE OOM OOOOH OAs Bee 35 Ta os os back ek 60 i CATRIDGES. Rim Fire, U. M.C. & Winchester new list50&10 Rim Fire, United States................ dis50&10 Central Fire..... eat Gadhia esse dawntecceess dis30&10 CHISELS. OGWOR FIO, ona co beens accccacncac dis 75 Re NINN oo coc sk ecencanccens dis 75 We OO aca dine ca daccccd asec dis 75 ee ee oe dis 75 Butchers’ Tanged Firmer............ dis Barton’s Socket Firmers............. dis 20 Oo EEE Ee a ee net COMBS. Curry, LAWFrence’s........60.-..ceescs dis 40&10 OI i ee, dis 25 COCKS. ee PO i cic doce vecae 60 Se See as 60 MO aa ee eee ehai i sieseeecsia i 40&10 Oe ei la, 60 COPPER. Planished, 14 0z cut to size.............. Bm 28 WAR FO, MEO. oo oo oi ko cccncacen aces 31 Cold Rolled, 14x56 and Mx60................. 22 COMd HOMO, FOe8R os oc a vce kha ccc laces 22 DRILLS Morse’s Bit Stock.................... dis 40 Taper and StraightShank............ dis 40 Morse’s Taper Shank................. dis 40 ELBOWS. Com. 4 piece, 6 in................<. doz net $.85 OO ooo og ss occ ovens ccco bila gace dis 20&10 MIAO ooo os oes check eck ia csec sce dis 4%&10 being something entirely new to the public! satisfaction. from Tin and Galvanized Iron. removing the fire pan. without Danger! Vo oil, thoroughly tested and patented in the lowing dates: November 10, 1885, Mareh 31 For Clerk’s, Tin Tin’... ry Galvanized Iron. . Cline’s Portable Heaters, We wish to call your attention to CLINE’S PORTABLE FOOT HEATERS and AROMATIC, CARBONIC, COMPOSITION FUEL, especially adopted for Street Cars, Carriages, Cabs, Sleighs, Buggies, Wagons, Offices and individual use in and out doors: But in the short time of three months last fall, there were made about twenty-five thousand, all of which were sold and gave entire The cost of the stove is very low, ranging from $1.50 to $5, being madé We also make a Register Heater. to take the place of a Furnace in Heating Small Rooms, especially Bed-Rooms, Carriages with perfect Safety and in the summer the same can be used as a ventilator by Our Aromatic, Carbonic Composition Fuel is so cheap, within the reach of everyone, in boxes containing 25 your feet and body warm all day at 2c, without any additional fuel to be put in the stove, when once started requiring no attention for 10 or 15 hours! no smoke, no blaze, ® “an also be used in the finest and 50 days’ supply, just think of it, to keep ! so simple, so cheap and used no offensive odor and has been Tnited States, England and Canada, under the fol- , 1886, April 10, 1886, June 15, 1886. No. 1, 6x8, Office Heater Book-keepers, that wish to keep sole and body warm. Salesladies and for one and all . . $1.75 each 9 OF ee wont No. 2, 6x10, For Wagons, Cabs, Sleighs and Carriage Drivers, will keep your feet, warm all day for 2 cents. . .§2.00 each . 200. ** No. 3, 8x8, Round Cabinet Heater, For Ladies, especially used in parlors, with perfect safety ‘and will not soil the finest fabric. go a hk sha ee dss a wewee snes he vanin anda tines $1.50 each MeN ORNI OL FRO spe b acd ees be eed cde salen eb ele bac cesar 2.00 ‘* No. 4, Carriage Heater, Can be used for warming four persons at one time; placing the feet on the incline top, so as to ride with perfect ease and safety. y Made from the very best galvanized iron. POO i os ee eek. eeeee eee 0000 each GENTLEMEN: After using your Heaters and Fuel in our carriages last winter, we cheerfully say the same gave our patrons such good satisfaction that they all compared the carriage with a comfortable room, and still more can be said as the heat was of great benefit to the carriage, keeping the same always dry and free from dampness. Therefore, we shall continue the use of your Heaters and Fuel in the future. Respectfully yours, P. P. DEMARIS, 2,971 State St., B. McNEIL, 2,911 State St., C. G. HoHMAN & Co., 2,449, 2,451 and 2,453 State St., D. B. QUINLAN, Undertaker and Livery 3,119 State St., “Jos. CHALIFOUX, Undertaker and Livery, 25 Blue Island Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. FOSTER, STEVENS & CO. 10 and 12 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. GENERAL AGENTS, EXPANSIVE BITS. Clar’s, smail,'$18 00; large, $26 00. dis 20 Ives’, 2, $18 00; 2, $24 00; 3, $30 00. dis 25 FILES—New List. American File Association List...... dis 60810 Disston’s Dea Uc icheddeccdvan aes dis 60&10 We I eo oe ace cea dis 60&10 Nicholson’s...... Beli yo chose ccureda: dis 60&10 ar ao vali va whew nce ce dis 55&10 Heiler’s Horse Rasps....... cxeteuuuce dis 50& 5 GALVANIZED IRON, : Nos. 16 to 20, 22and 24, 2and26, 27 28 List 12 13 14 15 8 Discount, Juniata 50@10, Charcoal 60. GAUGES Stanley Rule and Level C0W’6.:.<..:.. dis 50 HAMMERS. | Maydole MO Wook ssh es cues: dis 25 Weak ec dh oo bac ccs eines dis 25 re Ge oe os cc ncaa sa dis 1&0 Mason’s Solid Cast Steel.............. 30 ¢ list 50 Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel, Hand. .30 c 40&10 HANGERS. Barn Door Kidder Mfg. Co., Wood track 50&10 Champion, anti-friction.............. dis 60410 Kidder, wood track........... ie eects dis 40 HINGES. ee, CURE GL, Bong once ccc ccncs ccc dis 60 oe oo cadi elec cucas per ag | he 2 50 Screw Hook and Strap, to 12 in. 4% 1 Ne igo cc bocacésas’ jcsaces 3% Screw Hook and Eye, % .......... -net 10% Screw Hook and Eye %.............. net 84 Screw Hook and Eye %.............. net 7% Screw Hook and Eye, %............. net 7% WO ea chic caseacs dis 65 HOLLOW WARE. GNC FUN OGIO, ook oo ok cnce cc cccaccacs 30 UO TI WPGC... 25. cco ccc acess 2h COPIES FROM WEP. 5 ooo cc cic cc ccc cc cccs 25 HOES. Wi chsh i veseccaccucs .... $11 00, dis 60 MO hah oe ac cdc ecb ucntanne 11 50, dis 60 WN os oa ac cess dee 2 00, dis 60 KNOBS. Door, mineral, jap. trimmings....... dis 45 Door, porcelain, jap. trimmings........ 45 Door, porcelain, plated ee cence 45 Door, porcelain, trimmings.. Ae 45 Drawer and Shutter, porcelain. TI dis 70 Picture, H. L. Judd & Co.’s.. ........... 40&10 MUNN ior ack e wnccccacs dis 45 LOCKS—DOOR. Russell & Irwin Mfg. Co.’s new list..dis 45 Mallory, Wheeler & Co.’s....... pies dis 45 MONO ee ceca ces dis 45 RD i cia ide ke eau dis 45 LEVELS. Staniey Rule and Level Co.’s............. @s 70 MATTOCKS. MO PAV ooo sk vce vic usc pe eee $16 00 dis 60 og ee i ae $15 00 dis 60 Ns hc vce chee cccccincs $18 50 dis 20 & 10 MAULS. Sperry & Co.’+, Post, handled........... dis 50 MILLS. Coffee, Parkers Co.’s.................. dis 40&10 Coffee, P.S.& W.Mfg. Co.’s Malleables dis 40@10 Cotfee, Landers, Ferry & Clark’s...... dis 40@10 MMO, MIIROTIIIIOG, 6 5 onc ccc a cece cccoccns dis 25 : MOLASSES GATES. oa ods hace ceccucecccese dis 70 SOROTONINUD COOINNING, «2. ooo sc cece ence esas dis 70 Enterprise, self-measuring.............. dis 2 NAILS. Common, Bra and Fencing. I ee ee ee 8 keg $2 20 oe chases 25 WT oe fo coc eaec kd coacacca 50 MOO TIAN, 56 6 oncc cc cacas saydes sac as 7 3d advance..... Sdeu ula desc cebaueebeun caces 1 50 Me gon Bac ccinc cake ciéccceces 3 00 i ac iccccccuce 1 7 Finishing i 10d 8d 6d 4d Size—inches f 3 a 1% Adv. ®# keg $125 150 175 200 Steel Nails—2 30. OILERS. Zine or tin, Chase’s Patent...../........ dis60&10 Zine, with brass bottom...... c er aee Cez-y Engines and Boilers in Stock (i for immediate delivery. ui 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. Send for sample Pulley and become convinced of their superiority. 130 OAKES ST.. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Write for Prices.. FULLER & STOWE COMPANY, Designers Engravers and Printers Engravings and finial of Buildings, Shiitstnnee, 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. - i "129 The Michigan Tradesman, Michigan Business Men’s Association. President—Frank Hamilton, Traverse City. First Vice-President—Paul P. Morgan, Monroe. Second Vice-President—E. J. Herrick, Grand Rapids. Secretary—E. A, Stowe, Grand Rapids. Treasurer—Jullgs Schuster, Kalamazoo. , Executive Committee—Pr exident, First Vice-President, Secretary, Ni B. Blain and W. E. Kelsey Committee on 'Brade Interests—Smith Seki. Traverse City; P. Ranney, Kalamazoo; A. W. Westgate, Che- boygan. : Committee on Legislation—W. E. Kelsey, Ionia; J. V. Crandall, Sand Lake; J. F. Clark, Big Rapids. Committee on Membership—H. 8S. Church, Sturgis; B. F. Emery, Grand Rapids; the Secretary. Ada Business Men’s Association. President, D. F. Watson; Secretary, Elmer Chapel. \ Allegan Business Men’s Association, President, Irving F. Clapp; Secretary, E. T. VanOstrand. Bellaire Business Men’s Association, President, John Rodgers; Secretary, G. J. Noteware. Merchant’s Protective Ass’n of Big Rapids, President, N. H. Beebe; Secretary, A. 8S. Hobart. Burr OakjBusiness Men’s Association. President, C. B. Galloway: Secretary, H. M. Lee. Cadillac Business Men’s As’n, President, A. W. Newark; Secretary, J. C. McAdam. Cedar Springs Business Men’s Association, President, T. W. Provin; Secretary, L. H. Chapman. Charlevoix Business Men’s Association, President, John Nichols; Secretary, R. W. Kane. Business Men’s Protective Union of Che- boygan., President, A. W. Westgate; Secretary, H. G. Dozer. Coopersville Business Men’s Association, President, E. N. Parker; Recretary, R. D. McNaughton. Retail Grocers’ Trade Union ‘As’ n of Detroit. President, John Blessed; Secretary, H. Kundinger. Dorr Business Men’s Association. President, L. N. Fisher; Secretary, E. 8. Botsford. Eastport Business Men’s Association. oan, F. H. Thurston, Central Lake; Secretary, Geo. L. Thurston, C entral Lake. Elk Rapids Business Men’s Protective As’n, President, J. J. McLaughlin; Becretary, C. L. Martin. Freeport Business Men’ Ss Association. _ President, Foster Bisson; Sec nae Chesebor ough. Grand Hav en Business “Men’ 8 Association. President, Fred. D. Voss; Secretary, Fred A. Hutty. Retail Grocers’ Ass’n of Grand Rapids. President, Jas. A. Coye; Secretary, E. A. Stowe. Greenville Business Men’s Association, President, L. W. Sprague; Baceotary, E. J. Clark. Hastings Business Men’s Association. President, L. E. Stauffer; Secretary, J. A. VanArman. Holland Business Men’ 5s Assoc iation. President, Jacob Van Putten; Secretary, A. Van Durea. Ionia Business ‘Men's 5 , Protective ‘Ass’ n, President, Wm. E. Kelsey; Secretary, Fred. Cutler, Jr. Kalamazoo Retail Grocers’ Association. President, P. Ranney; Secretary, M. 8. Scoville. Kalkaska Business Men's Association, President, A. E. Palmer; Secretary, C. E. Ramsey. Business Men’s Protective As'nof Kingsley. President, Jas. Broderick; Seeretary, Geo. W. Chaufty. Leslie Business Men’s Association, President, Wm. Hutchings; Secretary, M. L. Campbell. Lowell Business Men’s Protective Ass’n. President, N. B. Blain; Secretary, Frank T. King. Luther Protective As’n. President, W. B. Poot; Secretary, Jas. M.Verity. Lyons Business Men’s As’n, President, A. K. Roof; Secretary, D. A. Reynolds. Manceltona Business Men’s Association. President, W. E. Watson; Secretary, C. L. Bailey. Manton’s Business Men’s Associatjon. President, F. A. Jenison; Secretary, R. Fuller. Muir Business Men’s Association, President, L. Town; Searetary, Eliner May. Grocers’ Ass’ n of the City of Muskegon. President, H. B. Fargo; Secretary, Wm. Peer. Mere hant’ 5 U nion of Nashville, President, Herbert M. Lee; Secretary, Walter Webster, Oceana Business Men’s As’n. President‘ W.E.Thorp; Secretary, E. 8. Houghtaling: Ovid Business Men’s As’n., President, C. H. Hunter; Secretary, Lester Cooley. Petoskey Business Men’s Association. President, Jas. Buckley; Secretary, A. C. Bowman. Reed City Business Men's Association. President, C. J. Fleischauer; Secretary, H.W. Hawkins. Rockford Business Men’s Association. A. Sage; Secretary, J. M. Spore. President, Geo. St. Johns Merchants’ Protective Association. President, H. L. Kendrick; Secretary, C. M. Merrill. Business Men’s Protective Ass’n of Saranac. President, Geo. A. Potts; Secretary, P. T. Williams. Sparta Business Men’ s Association, President, J. R. Harrison; Secretary, M. B. Nash. so, Arm re EK, Jordan Business Men's As’n. Preside nt, E. Pickard; Secretary, John Le stadt Sturgis Business Men’s Association. President, Henry 8. Church; Secretary, Wm. Jorn. Traverse City ‘Business Men’ 8 ; Asnodintion, , President, Frank Hamilton; Secretary, C. T. Lockwood. Tustin Business Men’s Association, President, G. A. Estes; Secretary, Geo. W. Bevins. Wayland Business Men's Association, President, E. W. Pickett; Secretary, H. J. Turner. White Lake Business Men’s As’n, President, A. T. Linderman, Whitehall; Seeretary, B. Nichoison, Whitehall. Ww. Woodland Business Men’s Association. President, John Velte; Secre tary, I. N. Harter. Retail Dealers’ Co ommercial Agency. W. E. Cooper, Actuary, Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids ButcRers’ Union, President, John Katz; Secretary, Chas. Velite. It was Meat to Him. Drug Clerk (to customer)—Twenty grains of quinine? Yes sir. Shall I give you something to take away the taste of it? = + Customer (eyes bulging with astonish- ment)—Take away what? Drug Clerk—The taste of the quinine, sir. : Customer (solemnly)-Young man, quinine is bread, butter an’ pie to me. It’s parients, relatives, fren’s; it’s my washin’, ironin’, clothin’, and a place to sleepin. Take— away—the—taste—of—it! Dm a Wabash valley man, and I’m a good mind ter comb ye down. —_————» 2 << The Pittsburg Grocer and Price Current is a comparatively new trade journal pub- lished in the interest of the mercantile asso- ciations in and around Pittsburg. It pre- -sents a healthy appearance and is evidently in the field to stay. A Mistaken Conclusion. : SHERMAN, Dec. 27, E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sin—Yours in regard tothe forma- tion of a Business Men's aAssuciation here at-Sherman, at hand. We do not think it would be of much use to us, as there are only four or five merchants here, outside of our concern, and that would only be annem to hold the offices. Yours truly, GILBERT, Hopkins & Co. With due deference to the opinion of Messrs. Gilbert, Hopkins & Co., TuE TRADESMAN feels called upon to raise an objection. In no instance has the work of organization been carried on more effectually than in the small towns. The Ada Associa- tion, for instance, has but six members, but the amount of good the members have ac- complished through the medium of their organization is little less than wonderful. Any town with a half dozen business mer is large enough. for a fullefledged association —especially a town which has as promising a prospect in view as Sherman. a a Didn’t Know His Own Father. A middle-aged traveling man, who was seldom at home except on Sunday, had oc- casion to chastise his eldest boy one Sab- bath about three weeks ago. As soon as the shingle seance was over the child ran crying into the house. ‘Why, Johny, what is the asked the mother in alarm. ‘That big fellow’s been licking me,” whimpered the boy. ‘*What fellow do you mean, Johnny?” ‘‘Why, that fellow what stays here every Sunday,” replied the urchin, with a gulp. _ OS ‘ Plainwell to Fall into Line Shortly. PLAINWELL, Dec. 29, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sm—Too much to do until after the holidays. Believe all are satisfied and will be ready to move then. Will let you know. Yours, ete., : CHAMBERLIN Bros. ORGANIZATION OUTEITS. Full outfits for the Collection Depart- ment of a Business Men’s Association, con- taining all the late improvements, supplied to order for $15. The outfit comprises: 1,000 ‘‘Blue Letter’? Notification Sheets, for member's use. 500 Copyrighted Record Blanks, 1886. matter?” 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, Mich. TIME TABLES. Chicago & West oe 1 eaves. Arrives. 5:45am 11:00 am *Night E xpre Muskegon Express........ *Daily. tDaily except Sui Pullman Slee ping Cars on all night trains. Thr ough 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. - 6:00.p m weaves, Arrives. BISPPONE cok ci sn5ssscse eas shane cccss S180 D 4:50 pm I ook obi chon sass ces Goes cans 8:00 am 10:30 am All trains arrive and depart trom Union Depot. The Northern terminus of this division is at Baldwin, where close connection is made with F. & P. M. trains to and from L udington and Manistee. A. GAVETT, Gen’ ‘] Pass. Agent. J. B. MULLIKEN, General Manager. Grand Rapids & Indiana. GOING NORTH. ' Leaves. 7:00am 11:30 am 5:05 pm 7:20am 4:10pm Arrives. Traverse City Express............. Traverse City and Mackinaw Ex.. 9:20am Petoskey and Mackinaw Express.. 3:40 pm Saginaw Express Secbeee ieakbeck eons 11:25am cialunbas keesetarestOieo e m. Saginaw express 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 pm train has sleeping and chair cars for Petoskey and Mackinaw. GOING SOUTH. Cincinnati Express................ Fort Wayne Express............... 10:30 am Cincinnati Express................ 4:40 pm Traverse City and Mackinaw Ex. .11:00 pm 7:15am train has parlor chair car for Cincinnati. 5:00 p m train has Woodruff sleeper for Cincinnati. Muskegon, Grand Rapids & Indiana. 7:15am 11:45 a m 5:00 pm Leave. Arrive. We Oi is shiek oa A dh sakc sae k oacas Mahan sbaws 9:15am OE OPS viva blk sce Nh oie Cais a i cs 1:00 pm IW PBs is ees vacipcs ese pibe bandh pueeeeuuades 7:10pm Leaving time at rte street depot 7 minutes later. }. L. Lock woop, Gen’l Pass. Agent. Lake Shore & ‘Michigan Southern. Kalamazoo Division.’ Leave. rrive, Ex. & Mail. N. Y. Mail. :.Y. Mail. '‘N. Y. Ex. 4:35pm 7:45am..Grand Rapids. ‘ 45am 6:10pm 55pm 9:02am..Allegan....... 8:28am 5:00am 7:05pm 10:06am..Kalamazoo.., 7:30 am 4:90pm 8:30pm = 11:35a m.,White Pigeon. 5:55am. 2:20pm 2:30am 5:05 pm..Toledo........11:00pm 9:45am 8:30am 9:40pm,.Cleveland. 640pm 5:35am 2:50pm 3:30am..Buffalo.. --11:55am 11:10pm 5:40am 6:50pm..Chicago. --11:330 pm 6:50am A loeal freight leaves Grand Rapids ati p m, carry- ing passengers as far as Allegan. All trains daily ex- cept Sunday. J. W. McKEnney, General Agent. Soe e Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee. GOING EAST. Arrives. zaerre. tSteamboat okeees Os cisviviruses es 6:25am tThrongh Mail............. -.10:40 am 10: - am +Evening Express........ *Limited Express.......... 3:15 pm 9:20 pm tMixed, with coach................ ll: GOING WEST, G +Mornin ae Wha ins i ba sdicwiweas 1:05 pm 1:10pm PE MPOURT MON iiss ho soko Scaee sss 5:00 pm 5:05 pm +tSteamboat Express............... 10:40 pm TENN, 6a ob bobs 0b 0 ph 500 bKs5s woes 7:45am PIES GROTON, oie coon seveonniss ft 5:10am 5:35 am +Daily, Sundays exc canon *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 a m the following morning. The Night Express has a through Wagner car and local sleeping car from Detroit to Grand Rapids. D, Porter, City Passenger Agent. GEO. B. REEVE, Traftic Manager Chicago. Michigan Central. DEPART. PENNIES TOMI ks csc snd hed oon boas ssi cacache 6:15am D MONA. os lsh psbA Soeue se beae sews chins cca 1:10pm Me ntic POR TOON 5 sina 6 eis bon ben odibnb nes dead + -10:10 pm OSCE, Ca aoe BON erat vole pe smeig Ure arate Je 6:50 am ARRIVE, MEN. TOROIN io vib oivian basa odo cs dn'o ote > ok 6:00 am BE bi che ofa ticae hale rebeas teen sbceess cua bees +». 3:00 pm Grand BADIGS EEDIPORG, oo oses cenccccvoccese “ 10: 15 : m NN es sheik cs bcs oho kee oo 6 50s eek so lnk ra eee 5:15 pm *Daily. All other daily except Sunday. Sleeping cars run on Atlantic and Pacitic Express trains to and from Detroit. Parlor carsrun 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.) D, W. JOHNSTON, Mie h. Pass. Agt., Grand Rapids. O. W. RUGGLES, Gen’! Pass. and Ticket Agt., Chicago. Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquette. one West. Going East. 0am 6:50am..S8t. Ignace..... 8:30pm 6:55pm gues oat Seney..... “ooae’ 12:35 pm 5:30pm 2:40pm 2:15pm 7:00am 12:50 pm my Marquette .. ; ¢ 2:00pm 1:40 pm..Negaunee,,.., 1:25pm 1:55 pm. ‘Ishpeming. . 1112: 58 p mm 5:30 p m.. Houghton .... 9:20 am 5:50 pm.,Hancock ,,... 9:01am 6:35 pm..Calumet....., 8:15 a m Mixed train leaves St. Ignace at shins rive Mar Pass ad W. ALLEN, . Pass. Ticket Agent, Marquette ‘S"]Grand Repida, . - Mich. Order a sample case of HONEY BEE COFFEE. PRINCESS BAKING POWDER, Equal to the Best in the market. JH. Tompson & Co. 59 Jefferson ave., Detroit, Mich. Wholesale ? Grocers, FAIRTEL & DEALERS IN Hides, Furs =< Tallow, Prompt returns made on Consignments. 118 Canal St., Grana Rapids. KRAUSE, Jobbers HOGLE & CO egar works. gs Legal Test Oils. Salt. Agricultural Salt. Warsaw Salt; pockets, all sizes, and barrels. West Michigan Agents for Prussing’s Celebrated Vin- Write for quotations. Warehouse: Lee’s Ferry Dock, Michigan Water White and Manistee and Saginaw MUSKEGON, MICH, mm FPA LUAS, - Makes a Specialty of Butter and Eggs, Fruits and Oysters. All Orders receive Prompt and Careful Attention. We Handle the Celebrated “ROCK BRAND” Oysters. Stevens’ No. 1 patent fillers used. Cold Storage in Connection. No. 1 Egg Crates for Sale. 97 and 99 Canal Street, 50 cents each. Grand Rapids, Michigan O. W.BLAIN & CO., Produce Commission Merchants, DEALERS IN——— Foreign and Domestic Frmts, Southern Vaetables, Hl. We handle on Commission BERRIES, Etc. pondence solicited. Ail orders filled at lowest market price. APPLES AND POTATOES in car lots Snecialties. Corres- NO. 9 IONIA ST. Potatoes, Onions, Apples, Ruta Baga In Chew Lots. Shippers looking for a better biniicet ‘than Gani markets 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 pe cent. Ud. BUGKER & Of, 1002 N. Third 818 SP. LOUIS, MO. PORTABLE AND STATIONARY ENGIN HS From 2 to 150 Horse-Power, Boilers, Saw Mills Grist Mills, Wood Working Machinery, Shaft ing, Pulleys and Boxes. Contracts made for Complete Outfits. Ww. OD Denison, 88, 90 and 92 South Division Street, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. smoke the “L0.B.” & “Fox” Cigar, s % ea gna hs wr Weed Neri Ay Neh EXCLUSIVELY WHOLE X & BRADFORD, EXCLUSIVELY WHOLESALE IGARS 76 South Division St., ee FRED. D. YALE. DANIEL LYNCH. PRED) 0. YALE & 00. CHAS.S. YALE & BRO, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF Baking Powders, Extracts, Blnings, 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. F. J. DETTENTHALER, 117 Monroe St.. Grand Rapids. JOBBER OF OYSTERS, FISH ? CAME. Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. . See Quotations in Another Column. Also Grand Rapids Agent for Cleveland Baking Co,’s Crackers an Cookies. Full Stock on Hand at all Times. 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. Wholesale Grocers, #SOlc Agonts, 77 to 83 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, WM. L. ELLIS & CO, BRAND baltimore Oyster Wholesale Depot, B. F. HMERY, STATE ‘MANAGER, 37 Canal St, é€ - Grand Rapids, The Staudard of Excellence KINGSFORD'S “Silver Gloss” Ss "4a. IES €> EZ. 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 a the Michigan Trace, A Delinquent Who Wants “Damages to Reputation.” | Murr, Dee. 31, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Str—Oliver Ely, Sr., a member of the Muir Business Men’s Association, sent to a number of the poor-paying customers on his books the regular notices for collec- tion of accounts. One of them has sworn out summons for damages, on account of the notices. He isachronic. What canhe do, or what steps are necessary for us to take? He has a warrant out for both mem- bers of the firm to whom the debt was first “due, and the account was the private prop- erty of only one member, he having bought all the accounts of the firm. What legal standing has the Association, anyway? Your reply will oblige Yours truly, L. A. Ery, Sec’y pro tem. B. M. A. Replying to the above, Tue TRADESMAN would state that the Business Men’s Asso- ciations so far organized in this State possess no legal status, as they are not in- corporated. At the present time the advan- tages of being incorporated bodies are not sufficient to compensate for the expense in- volved, but definite action in the premises will probably be taken by the State Asso- ciation at the next meeting in March. The issuance of legal summons at the in- stance of a delinquent need give Mr. Ely no uneasiness, if the account against the “chronic” is an honest one, as the validity of the system of notification sheets has been sustained by courts of last resort in several different states. Probably the most recent decision of the kind was by Judge Peckham, of North Carolina, in the case of Green ys. U. S. Dealers ’Protective Association. The plaintiff made a motion for an injunction to restrain the threatened publication of his name in a delinquent list. Judge Peckham refused to grant the injunction, holding that ‘*An association of dealers to protect them- selves from giving credit to delinquent debt- ors cannot be resirained by injunction from publishing to its members the plaintifi’s name as such delinquent, if he be in fact so indebted and such publication will be the truth.” The plaintiff appealed from this decision and carried it to the highest tribu- nal in the State, which affirmed the decision. Another authority, in quoting the decision, said: ‘‘It follows that if the ultimate pub- lication of the debtor’s name would bea legal and justifiable act, the sending of let- ters threatening to do that legal act would not render the association or the sender lia- ble.” What further proof does Mr. Ely or any other friend of organization want of the strict legality of the blank system in use by the local associations of Michigan? If any delinquent takes it into his head that it is damaging to his reputation to be compelled to pay his debts or be put on the delinquent list, it is the plain duty of the person taking the initiative to defend his action to the utter- most and make it so uncomfortable for the dead-beat that he would wish he had never been born. a -0- Illinois Moving in the Matter of State Organization. BLOOMINGTON, IIls., Dec. 31, 1886. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Str—Thanks for courtesies shown. Blanks, ete., regarding your Michigan Bus- iness Men’s Association received. Since further investigating the system adopted by you and examining your blanks and meth- ods of keeping track of delinquent debtors, I am convinced that while we have a good, live, active, effectual Association with 124 of the best business men of this city of 20,- 000 and a roll of bad-pay customers of up- wards of 900, kept fresh and written up to date, new names being added and names erased of those who pay up monthy; while our Association is locally doing about all that could be desired of it, yet I am led to believe its usefulness can be extended and the extension made reciprocal by urging our local associations into a State organization and eventually into an Inter-State organiza- tion. With this in view, at our monthly meeting of the Board of Directors, held on December 28, I laid before them the outlines in brief of the workings of your Michigan Business Men’s Association, pointing out as best I could the probable benefits to be de- rived from organizing a State association similar to yours. The Board thought very favorable of the proposition and passed a resolution, requesting the Secretary to cor- respond with other 7 ig es tgy mags known to exist in this Staté, having the same or similar objects in view to ours, with a view to organize a State organization, to afford each local association information regarding delinquents who have removed from the towns where their names are on the list of bad pay customers; giving, if possible, the place they move to and notifyng all local associ- ations working under the auspices of the State organization of their removal and that they had been reported as bad-pay custom- ers in the town from which they had moved; to publish a monthly list of all removals or lost delinquents, thus warning merchants of the arrival in their city of persons unworthy of credit. We hope to see from this a State association spring up in Illinois, which shall be effective in guarding merchants in the State against bad-pay customers, as has our Bloomington association warned its mem- bers against those residing here for the past three years. Wishing Michigan, with her fifty or more local associations, equal prosperity and use- fulness in the future which have crowned her efforts in her short career in the past, I re- main Respectfully, A. MANSFIELD. —__—_-4- <> Echoes From Indiana. F. E. Fulton sueceeds Geo. F. Mann in general trade at Middlebury, Ind. So far as Tuk TRADESMAN’s knowlege goes, there is not a single Business Men’s Association in the Hoosier State. What town will be the first to act in the matter? N. B. Killam, who recently sold his in- terest in the general stock at South Milford, to his brother, W. B. Killam, has engaged in the grocery business at Wolcottville. Arthur Meigs & Co. furnished the stock, D, E. MeVean placing the order. * * Acquital of the = iliseds Bae Milk aati wis Ai eae Labeda terator. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: HiInirarps, Dec. 31, 1886. DEAR Str—I have been away and on my return to-day tind your card awaiting me. In our case, I think the failure to convict was largely owing to the jury not understanding the use of the lactometer, and the difficulty experienced in presehting evidence to prove the reliability of the instrument. We took milk that we could prove to be pure and ottered to make experiments with the lacto- meter before the jury to prove its reliability, but such evidence was ruled out... I have made a great many éxperiments and tested at various times the milk furnished by nearly fifty different patrons, having used a variety of food, pasturing on high dry 7 land and low swampy land, and the greatest |. variations from an average quantity of milk that I have found by lactometers is five per cent. in their milk at various times and in quanti- ties known only to themselves and asked me to test that particular mess of milk and I have always been able to tell very nearly the amount of water that has been added, sometimes exactly, and never varied more than three pounds in a huadred pounds of |. milk, which variations were accounted for by the slight difference in the quality of the milk, and also in the water that was used. These variations prove all the stronger the reliability of the lactometer,. when rightly used. In our case, the instrument showed for three weeks almost daily experiments the presence of from twenty to twenty-five per cent. of water, and at last when I went and saw the milking done and watched the milk to the factory, so I knew it was all right, it showed by the lactometer as good as any wehad. Our trouble, I think, was the difficulty we experienced in not being able to present our experiments to the jury in such manner that they could understand them, and in my opinion, we should have a law making the lactometer, when carefully used, a legal test of milk, and if it shows very much more than five per cent. of water when compared with a fair average of milk (cows on ordinary feed), it is positive evi- dence of adulteration with water. Yours truly, F. E. Pickett. ener mente Miscellaneous Dairy Notes. H. M. Fuller & Co., proprietors of the Greenville creamery, netted about $1,600 on the year’s business. Edmore is talking creamery pretty strong and the indications are considered excellent for the accomplishment of the project. The Otsego Creamery Co. has netted about eight per cent. on the year’s business. This is a good showing, considering that it was the first season. W. F. Smith, cheese maker at Rufus Baker’s ‘‘Home” factory, at Fairfield, for several years, has purchased the ‘‘Raisin” factory and will run it next season. The Flint Cabinet Creamery Co. manu- factured and sold 1,200 of the Wilson pat- ent barrel churn last year, and the company expects to turn out 4,000 churns during 1887. During 1885 the Lowell Creamery Co. run behind about $1,000. The present sea- son the compony has been able to make up the loss of the previous year and has $470 in the treasury besides. The Cloverdale creamery, at Nashville, will close for the season the first week in January and open again the second week in April. The new cold storage warehouse in connection with the creaméry is now com- pleted and will shortly be filled with 200 tons of ice. _—_—_——<>- >> Much in a Little. From the Big Rapids Current. One James W. Brown, about forty-five years old, came to Big Rapids from the east a few weeks since; opened a stationery and fancy stock on the corner of Michigan ave- nue and Pine street; soon after moved to the little frame store north of Overton’s; three weeks since married a young girl who came from Pennsylvania last summer; last Thursday brought to the Herald for publi- eation a notice of his wife’s.desertion; on Monday and Tuesday of this week ‘‘sold” his stock (it has disappeared entirely); and on Wednesday morning, left town, for- getting to liquidate his account at this office. . $ — oe OO Lenawee County Dairy Notes. David Baker, who handled curd at the Sand Creek factory, first for B. E. Peebles and subsequently for G. B. Horton, will make for Rufus Baker at his ‘‘Home” fac- tory next season. B. E. Peebles will move his factory about twelve rods for better convenience. Owing to the sickness of B. E. Peebles’ cheese maker, his factory closed Dec. 10, while Baker’s and Horton’s have been run- ning up to the present writing, but will now shut down, although the supply of milk almost warrants another month’s run. —_—_—__ - a _ New York Dairy Market. The finest qualities of butter have further hardened in price, as wanted chiefly for local jobbing purposes. Elgin creameries are quoted up to 32@33c. and prime to very choice western 28@30c. Lower grades are without much change, and moving rather slowly. Local dealings in cheese are on a moderate seale and at very firm prices for the best goods. Shippers are doing little since pro- viding holiday stock. Trouble at the Corners. ’ Toe TRADESMAN is in receipt of a letter from Solomon Snooks, announcing the ad- vent at Cant Hook Corners of a man adyo- cating the new mind cure and a woman who recommends the faith cure as a panacea for all the ills to which flesh is heir. Mr. Snooks views the innovation with disfavor, as it tends to hurt the sale of drugs. He will embody his observations in the prem- ises in a letter for next week’s paper. pinpoint neeii ip Alpimantntinertoninjeain, Annual Meetings. Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. Peguen! 10. Peninsular N ovelty Co. —January 17. Fuller & Stowe SAPPY aAROEY, e. EE es Re wie em mR EN we HH My patrons” have also put water E “The Tuas “Market. Sugars have not moved a notch Ailing | the past week, the market having been’ station- ery. The same may be said of nearly every other article in the grocery line. On account of a freeze-up at Baltimore, it is next to impossible for dealers to get goods fast enough to fill orders, and the indications point toward an oyster famine of some du- ration. The market is well supplied with Florida oranges and prices are lower. The shippers in Florida claim that the larger half of the crop has already been marketed and that shipment will be light from this time on. COUNTRY PRODUCE. Apples—The best winter varieties are scarce at $2.75@$3 # bbl. Beans—Country hand-picked command $1.15 #® bu., and city picked $1.40. Beets—40c ® bu. Buckwheat—2\c # b. Butter—Michigan creamery is in good ao. ‘mand at28@30c. Dairy is in tair demand at 19@21c. Cabbages—$4@$5 # 100, according to size. Carrots—30c # bu. Celery—Grand Haven or Kalamazoo, 20@25c 8 doz. Cheese—Fall stock of Michigan full cream is firm at 18@14c. Cider—12\4c ® gal. Cranberries—Choice Bell and Bugle and Cape Cod command $9@$9.50 #® bbl. Jerseys, $3 ®@ bu. Dried Apples—Evaporated, quartered and sliced, 6%c ® b. Dried Peaches—Pared, 1l5c. Eggs—Scarce and high. Pert. fresh are hard to get, readily commanding 2 »5@23e and pickled and cold storage stock are in good de- mand at 18@19c. Grapes—Malagas, @$5 # keg. Honey—Firm at 12@13c. Hay—Bailed is moderately aetive at $15 per ton in two and five ton lots and $14 in car lots. Onions—Scarce and high, good stock readily commanding $2.75@$3 # bbl. Potatoes—Buyers are paying 35c at this mar- ket and towns within convenient shipping dis- tance of this market. Pop Corn—2%c # b. Sweet Potatoes—Kiln dried Jerseys, $4 # bbl. Squash—Hubbard, 2c # b. GRAINS AND MILLING PRODUCTS. Wheat—2c higher. City millers pay 77 cents for Lancaster and 74 for Fulse and Clawson. Corn—Jobbing generally at 46@47c in 100 bu. lots and i2@43c in carlots. Oats—White, 38c in small lots and 32@3se in car lots. Rye—48@50c ® bu. Barley—Brewers pay’$1.25 #. cwt. Flour—Lower. Patent, $5 ®@ bbi. 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. Yorn and Oats, $18 PB ton. — euiiieinieelle HIDES, PELTS AND FURS. 12@l4e PB b; Perkins & Hess pay as follows: HIDES. Green....@b6 @6 green | Part cured... 7 @7%|. or cured.... 7 @9 Fullcured.... 74@ 8 {Deacon skins, Dry hides and ® piece..... 20 IDS .o.cu5. 8 @l2 Fees SHEEP PELTS. Old wool, estimated washed # tb...... ‘25° @28 UII ick vc sca'n snes bens ooabox aster: 8 @ 34 WOOL. Fine washed # b 25@28) Coarse washed. . ae Medium ......... 27@30|Unwashed........ 2-3 FURS. ON a ncn a a lk 10 00@15 00 SRN a ret ooh ikea eee 4 00@ 6 00 PRE oe a ca ig cnn g ca sc bed 8 75@ 1 00 Oe iver a cokes shoes 50@ 75 epee CAt. cs .. 5st e.s s coo W@ = 20 eS bik oe ccaces 1 O1@.1 40 Or NN ee oa a ee rag cei es oe eee ced 3 0 5 00 ccc ca cee ede es cewnes 1 00O@ 1 25 BUT a es bas cack ee 4 00@ 8 00 OU had vei ccs o eweecnes ce 3 00@ 8 00 a ek ee ee ee 30@ RE ie es ei ee 1 00@ 1 AO ler eo a as 5 00@ 8 00 UN as ease es amen ese 4.@ 1 00 OE os gk ad NV bas bode dice 1 00@ 1 10 Os a acs os Woks oe bic sa we 2 00@ 3 00 PEMA TAE, WIRTOR. 6 oi ikc cons c ones cece i2@ 14 TOR ae er eae es. 06M 8 POO eck ee se 5@ 2% These prices are for prime skins only.. HARDWOOD LUMBER. The furniture factories here puy as follows for dry stock: Basswood, log-run................... @18 00 BIPOR TORT, aise 5 HGS oe Se ten 15 00@18 00 Biroh, Nos. Land 2... .. ose. cece ceeds 25 00 Black Ash, log-run,......2........... @13 - Cherry, log-run Seek anes shad sake aes 25 0035 06 Cherry, Nos. 1 and 2................. 45 00@50 00 CN CU on isc ks anes csi xe sd aes: @10 00 Maple, log-run.................. . 13 00@15 00 Maple, soft, peers biweakesdewkenee> 12 00@14 00 Maple, Nos. land2................... @20 00 Maple, clear, flooring................ @25 00 Maple, white, selected............... @25 00 Re Oak, MOMEPTAIIA, oe ck sawn ows evans @18 00 Red Oak, Nos. 1 and 2.......... eink @24 00 Red Oak, uarter sawed............ @35 00 Red Oak, No. 1, step plank.......... @25 00 Walnut, log-run Vip caeebesig testes ccs @ad 00 Wainut, Nos. land 2................. @i5 00 Walnuts, , MS ieee oc acu @25 00 Grey Elm. 1OM-PUR ois Seid. @13 00 White Ash, log-run.................. 14 00@16 00 Whitewood, LORRI ss kc ics @23°00 OILS, ILLUMINATING. WORE WO is 5k eb kee a 114 PRIOUIBAT TOSG i. ese rice ese cia 10% LUBRICATING. Gasoline.......... Sa Sapitol Cylinder. Model Cylinder... , % RO OVO kiosk oi on 2% MOTO. PONAINO. oni ook os cea cs cnc bce ce 23 Peerless Machinery.......0..........-.0000. 20 Challenge Machinery.....................00 9 . Re oS hi es ee 20% Black, ecg West Virginia... ..... ee BRAM CO WO asc eas ch ices sass akeds 10 Black, 15° C. Dia isk ba pte es os ab atlas 1} MOO Cos oe hs hss ces bevae FRESH MEATS. John Mohrhard quotes the trade selling prices as follows: Fresh Beef, sides....4............... 5 @6 Fresh Beef, hind aiartacn kee PeE Das cs 5 @ 614° Dressed Hogs AE SS Oy ne Fae 5144@ 5 Mutton, carcasses..................... 54@ 6 BTS TRG eo So ho ass oss oe a eas @ 5% We es es odd Ga eee hk oe aa 7 @i% PORK BAUKRBO. ooo ess ibe ccas cs csancass @q Bologna...... PEGs oe enka s tke ee a oe @ 6 MINI os vos Fo wooo oes eke 8 Spring Chickens....................... 9 oc BOON oo coe svc cacbadsigesciaus @10 OE ee ia yk Uke 10 @il MISCELLAN EOUS. Hemlock Bark—Tanners all have large sup- plies. Dealers are paying $5 for good bark. Ginseng—Loca)l dealers pay $1.50 # b for clean washed roots, Rubber Boots and Shoes—Loecal 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. cfBver, mannoth pens Cevga du ie vis wenee RP Ss weer ewes Timot othyy BMG. Pees een oO : ; Oe ee eg a ie FISH. SHORTS. q ” Groceries. sot Soe... ee ae De ee venhese et seen Our Leader.......... 16|Hiawatha............ 2 eat Merete ents ae ehens Mayfiower .......... .23|Old Congress... .....23 ag tua pr OES oN Sa tale, ltt «Wl FGlobe............-.0.. 2\May Leaf....... 2 WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. atine toned. a mae teh reenires 1 Boni 7 Mule Ear............. GATE o5cscs science 20 antes. Holland. —_ bl clea cikeera ce. ll 00 SYRUPS. These cues are for cash aegis who pay | Herring, Houlan ONO oc ae ss es ceee hie | COMR, DORPOIB oe. oii do cb cccccnscceee 24@26 promptly and buy in full packages. : BROUEINIG: ORION oe). oo Kvn nc csc. occa cece @20 | Corn, % bbis.. un bbe caneeend mee Mackerel, shore, No, Re Dg ci ceeas 6 50 Corn, to gallon kegs... os oe 20 AXLE GREASE. . 7 - 12 b kits Wet ans 100 | Corn, 5 gallon kegs................... Gil Crown ..........: . 80/Paragon ........... 2 10 . OM OP hadeknoiles ‘ Weise Gaeee OME... ocd. cc. coc0d ‘: 21g 20 Wrazer’s........... 90|Paragon 25 pails. 90) . POs Be 5G OME. cocks sean anecss B 2 Pyre Sugar, % bbl, .............. 26@30 - Diamond X........ 60}Fraziers, 25 pails.1 25| Shad, % bbl ............ 0. ..c cece cece 2 26@2 50 enue. 4 Modoc, 4 doz.......2 50 Trout, 6 oo. es cesweuuns Gea ueet vans cane 35 Lorillard’s Ric ielesie Gone a “ ea, sais 75 erican Gentlemen 72 BAKING FOWDER, White, No. 1,44 bis... 2.) 6. .c.. ec choco. 6 50 are: as vuen bintireenanl @ 5 Acme, \ th cans, 3 doz. case.........-...-.. White, NO; 1, 13-B Kits. .... 6 oc. cscccccescs 1 00 Gail & Ax’ sai eaes @ 44 * ee oe ea eewesk wae 1 60 White, No.1, 10® kits..................... appee.. wee @ %& Me ME i ee iccasus 3 00 White, Family, 4 BONS iiisdesidscaensnes 2 3 Railroad Mills Scotch... @ % * BN ese hc ks eee ol eco wee 25 a 45 MI ooo ic se chide eakcecicisss @1 30 Princess, SA ee a tase lanes ac lee 1 25 marcuns TEAS. BO cn hs cacaih os uh a aea sein es 2 25 ; : Japan ordinary...... teaeubeadecss vip ee area 4 25| Grand Haven, No. 8, MGI sees cs: ¥ 00 | dapan fair tO F008... o.oo. kc ccc ce cence “ Be oobi e el cube ua wa cen sae 28| Grand Haven, "No 9, square, 3 gro........... MF PI oo ov sv oa da oo 5 ob ceediaccusaa, a Arctic, % cans, . doz, CASE:..........-.+. 45| Grand Haven, No. 200, parlor.............. 1 7% | Japan \— a Abd dS Si ee cl ents tp ceeunsneseses LX@Q20 Ue wede Gea ee 75| Grand Haven, No. 300, parlor..............2 25 | Young H NOM an nnce ne cnn vn ¢ doses na sd, e ¥ ome. 3 uaa as 1 40| Grand Haven, No. 7, round................ 150 |Gun — Dee us hea 64 Gee in ecadiees ii, 3550 “oe a oe a aie et a, Be Boke ow sits, cee, 1 00 | Oolong .. ee nis at Oo A ae ocean at “12 00| Oshkosh, No. 8.................0.0 0. eens Mis hd casa pe oo os wkend 25@30 ‘ Victorian, 1 ib cans, (COILS GGA... 5 5540s. BOO OO is ca oes cco awe ten nsss VINEGAR. Diamond, “bulk,”.... 2.6.0... -.206 seen eee 15} Richardson’s No. 8 square.. gr. 60 gr. BLUING. Riechardson’sNo.9 do ... WERTEO WING... . 05 esc cece. ae 08 10 Dr N 2 a Richardson’s No. iy WONG cc ca BOE ICE on ne ver newe. cscanee casbdneet 8 Ns Bes ae ook a eas caee cman OZ. 25 ; 10 Ore G8 oe hace doz. 45% | Richardson’sNo.7 do °...............4. 1 50 | York State Apple................ 16 RON © ON ii ca cine iiss osecccaees pg 35 ERASER. MISCELLANEOUS. eta Bat | MMM DUO 5.50. cack c cose eSen ccc 15@17 Bath Brick imported Peta BOR cs cas dose cvcd sc cisans a, sices 3 50 Cuba Baking nicl a ahd ats dt he ies indeaita allie la 25@28 do ate 90 I OB ica ioe ss inch abd inans 7 20| POrto Rico... .... .... esses seseeeeeee ences tt Memrmeeth, WO, 1 6.2.0 ..c2ic.--.cc0cn.... iO ie Aretic No- i ies be phedan dees Ss sens a 00 aad ee ae fase sas ede ee ee sehen x4 a Be I oii iho ca anecce i 30 retic No. 1 pepper box...........-..066+ 6+ 00 sCNOICE.. 06. eee cece eee eeeees 44@50 i Mente tone ” am WO age cre 3 00| New Orleans, fangs... wpagettistiee 52@55 ee te eee aseeeee . en Arctic No.3 © atgeeeceseee sesee . £00 ® OATNEAL. - MUNN TI oo iaci su dececasce sass ck @u BROOMS, Rolled Oats, bbl... .5 50/Steel cut, bbl Ae 5 50 | Candles. ree Saws sctesces4ees @l2 No.2Hurl.......... 1 %5|Common Whisk.... 90 “” bbL.3 00) % bbi...3 00 | C2mpPhor, oz., 2 h boxes............... @35 No. LHurl....2 00@2 25/Fancy Whisk......100} “ |“ cases 3 25| Extract Coffee, V. ©.....00.00000000. @30 ‘ No. 2Carpet........ DOM oie chee. 3 75 PICKLES. do Felix 2... 0.6.6 sees @l 2 No. 1Carpet........ 2 50|Warehouse ........ FN os od ten crceies oh cniein es @6 oo | Gum, Rubber 100 lumps............... @2 & Parlor Gem........ 3 00) OOO cass @3 50 Gum, anes 208 Inaape. Qs ‘ewer eae. NN, OE sis ae Picee! Oe Oe teeeekee ot pak Sent tendons 30@35 EE es acs ia PIPES. Hominy, re wauwelsteseneaice cus a @3 00 » 1, Little Neck.................... 7 2 9) y, in: WN cso ne vssawsceindacda 4 _ Clam Chowder, 31D..............0. see se. 215 oes ony. ‘pe... ase ss* 3! We oe POH BUM... occ. 0 cscs cose ong 3° ¢ Cove Oysters, 1 tb standards..... -----90@1 00 | Imported Clay, No. 216, 214 gross...... @1 9% | hes, Green Busb.......2.........0... @1 Cove Oysters, 2 ib standards............. 1% | American T ee ee ren @ 90 Peas, Split MI oo oo 08 oncdoesc cca; @ 3 Bre pny Sole rme CS ovacecde tek tahe bakes 17 - | —— Sorat: Me dio veiceccccc 4 00 obsters, 2 Ib, picnic. ..............6. cae es 265 | Choice Carolina... .6%4|Java 6 owder, % Keg. ; 2 25 Lobsters, 1 Ib star.............e pee ee sees 200 | Prime Carolina.....5%|Patna ............... by PASO one nine cn eeeeeceeccenereseres neers POVAterd, 2 Te BEAR occ 5 occ d cada; chads cops 300 | Good Carolina...... 4 |Rangoon .... WN ee lace cecees lisse 4 ood 50 Mackerel, | b fresh standards............ 150 | Good Louisiana..... 5 |Broken. .....3% os st aiid a Mackerel, 5 tb fresh standards............ 5 25 ’ . : ” CANDY, F IU 3 ee a ge, 6 iene .......... 00" " ANDY, FRUITS AND NUTS Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, 3 tb..........- 7 00 SALERATUS 74 P . he : : Mackerel,3 thin Mustard.................. 700 | DeLana’s pure.. 54 | Dwight’s 5 ies steaieiaceen ~~ Aglare Mackerel, 3 soused................-0060+ 700 | Church’s emp yy ate ree 5% | Standard _ee ‘ Salmon, 1 Columbia river............... 160 | Paylor’s G. M7.” 5 \Cap Sheaf..... 12.77: a” loos »25 Ib boxes... 8%@ 9 ‘ Salmon, 2 Columbia river............... 2 80 teinemitonien OC. : Our f GO settetaeeeeeteeees @? Sardines, domestic 348.......-.--2-+.-2000: 7@8 _ aale. : — 6 FT ded aly @l0 y ‘ ardines, domestic 448............2...6+: — , 2 . Sardines, Mustard %s.........0........65. = eoeee ibe wae ae 2 : Boy -: SOD DAUB..........eeeeeeee sees @9 reek song aaa ua = ane aeiieas Ke ea eh ee eee be as ae e8 ues 3 = are Mt MP ON oss sac cacecs 5s, @ 8 cee Lg. Se eee ee 40: | Gisteee te Manistee Sa” | etre ate Re rok rete en teeecenes @10 ee subs scuba as Gaal fe SLA eas @9 CANNED FRUITS. a en 1 45 French Cream, Rhee @12 Apples, gallons. standards................ 2 25 ie meatal sug abo ekie tou ae uss ‘ 1 25 Cut loaf, 2 25 Mm CONG... ............,.. @l0 Blackberries, standards.................4 eo Eee” dairy, bu. bags...... ow | Broken, 25 Depails..................... @10 Cherries, widetandard 110 igang? Deglick oat bee 2 = Broken, We oo chivvic ccc, @ 9 Bea Plumig, stamdainds 2020000000000 7 35 | American, dairy, ¥ bi. tbags.00.00000. 35 en RON. 6 oo ons cs oda ccc anced canes w@L 00 aoek bushels wenn ete ce sec eee ects cee ~ tame Drops.. @13 Sian dances. arsaw, Dairy, bu. bags... 00000 0..0, 40 | Sour Drops... 2... se cee secon @l4 % Peaches, Extra Yellow ................0045 2 ee a eas 20 | Feppermint Drops..:... ..........00++ @lt Peaches, standards...................s0008 160 | parisi av cee. Circo tina cir tttteteseeees 15 Peaches, sOCOMdS...............cceeseenees to ioe ee a nitsan teen ee te ses OF 0 cam Doce Ieee as teeseres re ceees = $ Pineapples, standards.................6065 DO Tee cee ee, SRA, - 20 5..-<00-03 ets Fea nae tees es tenes 10 Pineapples, Johnson’s sliced... .......... Oe | Sere eet te non ns stress en eres- etre tae ee = , Pineapples, Johnson’s, grated...... ..... 25 Penner Sauce, red large ring......... ee ee erect. theese es aeet en’ 12 CHINOR 115 epper Sauce, green, large ring...... @1 50 | pozenges, plain......... 2... 6... ee eee 15 inten ao... “2 99 Catsup, Tomato, pints................. @ 90 | Lozenges, printed............. 0.0.0... 16 Strawberries ....... ek cae baw tise ask oe Faitoed Bos oi quarts ............-. @l 2% Imperials cee Thon Meee ee ee eame 15 Whortleberriés <2... 0005 ..5. cece cece aces 90 alford Sauce, pints...............++ GS OO | roman Ba et et sees sees eens 15 Halford Sauce, % ities @2 20 | Cream Bar.............0...... 13 CANNED VEGETABLES. SOAPS. ES TARTS Asparagus, Oyster Bay................0005 2 50 noo 3 85| Extra Chicago Fam- MOR occas kcacoecsbics cscs cyld cal, 18 Beans, Lima, standard.................... “5 | Master ............. OM iis on ceed. 2 94 | Hand Made Creams...................0.. 18 Beans, Stringless, Erie.. ................. 9) | New Process, 1 ..3 85 Napkin............. GH Ree Creams... i... kee ccc eeeses 1 Beans, Lewis’ Boston Baked.............. 160 | New Process, 3 tb..3 96 Towel .............. 4 % | Decorated Creams.:..... ............2.. » Corp, ‘Archer’s Trophy............... "1 00 Acme, bars........3 55, White Marseilles. .5 50 eee Oe. ea Ba 14 “" Morning Glory..............<..... 3 00 Acme, blocks..... 3 05. White Cotton Oil..5 50 | Burnt Almonds...................... 20@22 Meme b, ee: febeeees 110 | Best American. ...2 93) Railroad ....... ..3 50 | Wintergreen Berries........... .. 1b A AMIGO LORE co. kee ces oh 1vu0 | Cireus .... ........ 3 TE, ieci visi dnsacs 3 45 FANCY—IN BULK. OP EGOINON, (. co. 6. chee ace aia? 1 00 Big Five Center...3 85|Mystic White....... 4 65 | Lozenges, plain in pails @12 . Pode: Prengn. ae 1 50 Nickel Didi adscceaaes 3 45| Saxon ees ac: 2 60 | Lozenges, plainin bbls........... 1... @u \ Peus. extra marrofat.... ............. 1 20@1 40| Shamrock.......... 3 15 Palmer’ 8, 7 bars..5 50 | Lozenges, printed in pails paar Male @13 ie BOREAR a 15 Blue Danube. Sees 2 te am: * a 25 Lozenges, printed oe... @12 Pumpkin, 3 Golden....................0- 100 London Family... Paar A. 3 75 | Chocolate Drops, in puils @12% ‘ Succotash, standard... 2200220002000 85@1 10 "SPICES. Gum Drops in bal ee. 6 @ 6% BQUABD «2... . ons ecoe eee necnnerenececeeess 1 00 Ground. Whole. um Drone, 0 BOis...........:.5...... 5 @5% Tomatoes, standard brands............... £O5 (|| Fepper........... 16@25|Pepper ........... @20 | Moss Drops, in pails.............. @10 CHEESE. ae: Se eaecs bre ae SEED ian sous Drone, bn ee @9 Michigan full cream.................- 13 @12% | Cloves ...........15@25|Nutmegs, No. i.. @60 tao tr a mous ee eno raat @k2 - York State, Acme............... -- - @13% | Ginger ........... 16@20/Nutmegs, No.2.. @b5v Imperials ia oo [ye hae: b tts CHOCOLATE. Mustard..........15@30/Cloves ........... @28 cau % ¢ Baker's © ....£.. 2.02. 37|German Sweet.......23| C@s "ne -.------. ge Tenen Ae Moe ceca. ‘ Runkles’ ue .85| Vienna Sw ee 22 : ranges, Califor nia, Taney. 64. Saar ee. nie Kingsford 8 Silv er Gloss, 1 tb pkgs. @ 7 Oranges, C alifornia. aan Schepps, Is bo bcd des a daslatia bw as 25 i ao yh etch ‘2a freee oe Bes snr cncacnys SOA Mo cadences. @26 “ . @ 07 | Vranges, Florida... .... 2... 2. cece eee 3 5 a ES . ast ah ERO SR RMR. ween -ns @ 5% | Oranges, Valencia, cases. 02.12.011. oe es 8 in ti ee oa he CGE i a a a et hae ~ § I ggg a duc ok a cs Par Matern eeran es eu Royal. Gloss, 1 packages Dieses gaa © Oe [Ovamued, Ogee... .. 5%... 55... . aces. Maltby’ 8, Is... gcmgicne lath yo @23% : he MAIN. se. @ ‘ peace shone a eh ka cae cic 3 50@3 75 ’ ja and Ms... D4 | ae ORM 2.0 eee e ee eee e teeter ee eeee @ 6 MNOI, PIII occa ec ccecnkacen dace \ “ a % pete oe Tee ons Muzzy, Gloss, .e packages.......... @ 5% | Lemons, California.................... 3 se 00 ‘ Manhattan, pails..-. 22.2 eee ooo. @20 ee eS @ 5/1 | Figs, layers, new, ®@ B.............. o 14@15 POOR. Faas cleats ek weiss @i8 i i te ae Sé 2 edgy nl F a¢ ms ? oe ee tetas Be oe © od Bei ci A f ieee. co rag Censted, Firmenich, new process, gloss, J as @ 5%4 Dates,4do do...... .... 3 iO isc is cas 1h @li [ENO on ss wees 16 @I18 “ “ “ 6 tb @ 5% Dates, ae Golden Rio..17 @19 |Golden Rio.:.18 @20 . “ bulk. t bis «6 O | Dates: 4 skin.............. # Santos........ 15 @17 |Santos.............. 20 ‘ ‘cat @4 | Dates, Fard 10 ® box ® B......0...... @10 Maricabo........... 16 |Maricabo....._. 18@20 thy aeo PHae Sanaa @ 6 | Dates, Fard 50 b box ®D........ 84@ 9 SAVE oe. Ga 238@25 \J et 25426 | cut Loat nr .,, | Dates, Persian 50 tb box # tb.......... @ 8 O. G. Java....20 on (0. G. Java....23 @25 ahaa tee e eee ee eee e eee eee e eee @ 6% Fine Apples, @ Gos. ....... 6... ...... ee Ns ct GR fa nis treet ice ences tee @ 6% NUTS. ORACKERS os SWEET goons. Pee ee Gant ath anes eee e anh shies oe Almonds, neon Ee ebsca case a @20 e ‘ 3 tb ee et ene sense S WIM sass can ody nde kc cscs 18 @I8 ene by: eens Beda s nah Sasds case sas @ 5% bee COND ool i cccce ce. - Seymour Butter............... 5 No. 1, Wh ine Sateen ¢ Hose eeeescasonnns @ 5! MPR obs. oo ahd cee sccd bc caccin cons jA2 @12% Bite ee 5 tae -_ @ al CROMEMUIA, DOF DU... 6.5 cock cccc ce af x Fancy gs ace 4% 0 3'C. TAO... cc eee eee . . 5 @ 5% Fiiberts, Sicily Gide 0 0006 0044 bacounuseae ll @R ae. ee 5 Ber atts se ete - @4% o mereews. .. ois. @9 Pienic a. 5 . ‘ TOUACOO— FIN = onecnn walia @ 453 | W alnuts, REUONMIINOs 6o5 choc ceccda cessed 15 @li 4 Fancy crane Penne es tot - 4% Cherry ........ al 60/Cross Cut...... a 35 “ a we ee east 12% 4 Fancy Soda.........-.++s0+000 7 », | Five and Seven...... pi RT is 35 “ at a aed ch " City ee ge 1M% Magnet oslOla ‘Time soe ‘ Califor nia ei Cddbesudnelicda. 13 @I7 rag sect e nsec eens ee cee een eeees 5% Seal of Detroit.......60)U nderwoods Capper dh et see ee, &. coer ee ee ee - Gr leah Na ka anata a che ' » Pato Dandy........... ..B8|Sweet Rose........ nents wie. ll o ee ere ee 8 Our Bird,’.........-.. 28|/Meigs & Co. *sStunnerss POROETIR TPM sn es nv ans nosene on dene: oe oo lapel ae eae ela aaa Brother Jonathan.. 28 BAR cae Bd oo Oe ee ee yf 8 Our Block : 60|Royal Game 38 Prame Wed, raw © B.. .... 0560.0 0c. 4 @4% Pretzels, hand-made........... 11% Jolly. ae. |... ae Mula tas 65 Choice do ec hecge Aus cae, @ 4% Pretzels LAE ck Aa he ae bee KG 4 4% 9% Our Leader.......... 98\Fountain Ce 74 Fancy H.P. do OP ii igi sc ud cae. @5 Crack ne!s a a cs . 154% | Sweet Rose.......... 32/Old Congress......... 64 Choice We VIO oo obi co cdaccckic @ 5% ees cheng ** 4 2 May Queen....... .65\Good Luck...........52|F@ney HP. Va do ........ eee @ 6 eno 7 8 : Dark AmericanEaglet? | Blaze Away..... .... 35 soa oo a ov oh c ccdee ss ce 5%@ 6 Ginger Snaps....... ~ 8 | The MEO 6 os ccc cscs 60| Hair Lifter....... ... 30 : Seer aig See ty Peng loo og Red Bird............: 50|Hiawatha ............ 65 PROVISIONS. q en 1 oieee RRODE cs eo cass Mee State Seal:,.......% COGN 2. osc c ka cues 65 , fn Gee, tenes rs, Prairie Flower ...... 65|Bull Dog............ «37 | The Grand Rapids Packing & Provision Co. “a sees eeeas Indian Queen........ 60|\Crown Leaf.. 66 | quote as follows: scan eee fae ceeccrereners ne May Flower.......... WiHustler............. | 22 PORK IN BARRELS. Extra Honey Jumbies......... 12% | Sweet Pippin..... sionxo *Delivered. | Mess, Chicago packing, new................ 10 50 Frosted Honey Cakes......... 13% | Our Leader wiUnit 30 MO Toa ob os vn chk oon oedineccscds ll 00 Cream Cl 13% Ate 30 Eight Hours eee eee 4 Short Cut, ETT 6 Ob 0 nb ce adbdeend4eac pa caad lt 75 Bagleys Gems................. 13% Big Deal. sider sca yh nuns... 30 Bi. BROOCH, C1OMP.. o.oo ccc cccc cece eecceekli 12 00 Saed Cakes... 12% ie oat nhee seeeee a ae een 1b Clear, A. Webster, WE ooo aa ck inde licecues, 13 00 S. & M. Cakes. eee 8% Nav tones ae ong AST . Extra clear Oi, GUORE OU. cio. ccc ck 13 50 oe i OO eae. i bele Wink i Is NN os oe bows ci vc ceeded iacacs ] 60 foot Jute..... 100 (50 foot Cotton. ...1 60 Har Pan fesse ei Bee ee. ae Clear quill, short cut...................... 13 3D 72 foot Jute ..... 125 |60 foot Cotton....175 | pixie... >8\Ow!l. ob Pipe 26 | Boston clear, short cut.................... 114 00 40F oot Cotton....1 50 |72 foot Cotton....2 00 awe "40 Rob oo a Clear back, short cut................ 0.0.04. 14 00 ain ym oka anne ooo ee Choice..... 22, Uncle aA... Standard clear, short cut, best.....:...... 14 25 8 8 Ol Hed Fox. «i... .c.e5s 26 Lumberman ......... 2 DRY SALT MEATS— Re Ae eo ie as eens ia 4 19144 19 19 Gol Bust. .... 6.6... 26 Railroad Boy......... o Lon Clea s. he pipers nu AOWRIOE Ss crivts-s coco 19g 19 19 | Gold Block........... 30 Mountain Rose......118 | “Ons 88" "medi peer reeveioente Gs Diiwarth’s ....2..0). 0080.0, ce 18% Seal of Grand Rapids |Home Comfort....1"” 25 “ Bie reste eesensesss 6% Standard ...........0..csceeeee. 18% NNN ssa scasas 25\Old Rip............... BitntGen Ges O 6% OPIN ee is oa is cok os hs es 18% Tramway, 3 0z....... 40|Seal of North Caro- do "me a: ee eee Lion ......... ig nwecteedeees ecnesies 18% Miners and Puddlers.28|} ‘ina, 2 oz........... 48 do. mee. Lion, in cabinets............... Peerless ............. 24/Seal of North Caro- i Bere tae esee sa sansesases des Standard............. lina, 408..........0. 48 SMOKED MEATS—CANVASSED OR PLAIN. ONG TOM. « ooo. oe os ccd 18\Seal of North Caro- Hams, average . tbs 10 Tom & Jerry......... Si Me, BON... ca. ca: 45 ee oe 2 TONG a, 25|/Seal of North Caro- 4“ s 2 as... .- 11 TRMIORTE ook aac cee y oaks ceed 18 (PPRVOIOE os oi cs uscaaes 35| lina, 16 oz boxes. ...42 © cc * DRIED FRUITS—FOREIGN. ee ak! ae hses “ae ae Bee, longeut.. 22 . MONON sic. aca: wi aa. an 9% i ee re 22 @ 2% Nis ee 7 Waen 2 Zanes wavclwes a. 32 Me OOO, ooo oo vc vcceceacg 10% rns ee “64@ 6% eee sect eeees aug ling Hehe ssanbeaes Be EE rack iad sis cab caus conddkanasiaceds Ho aaa @ i —e Sapechivak ets = ae & Misti venns 30 Breakfast Bacon, boneless.................. Orange Peel........... le 33 anes — en etes -B2 | Dried Beef, extra... .. 0... 0. cece ccceee eens 3 Prunes, French, 608............. : WOM Thnes Bows... ab iu Sones ed 26 MN WN sacs ch ccs caciccs aes 11% Eraaes Zrspeh, OMG ieee es ot ee OOM OG. eos eeeee ae Tierces LARD. runes, Turkey, N€W...............005 6 @ 6%| sta o Oe ae 6% ra te a eRe BY@ 6 | DUAR a sete ees eees plendid ....$....... 38 | 30 and 50 h Tubs 6% Raisins, Dehesia............5......008% @3 50 Old Sold Os Sues deen z os Boe. ht alata all “0 50 ® Round Tins, 100 cases bag Raisins, London Layers............... @2 50) Gorner Stone. ..._... 34 Chocolate ‘Otcant. “40 LARD IN TIN PAILS. Raisins, California“ 1.......02001 @2 25! Sealping Knife...._. 34|Nimrod — 20 Pails, 4 pails i Raisins, Loose Muscatels..:............ @I1 96 B eer t ent Nimrod ............+. 35 Re ee ees vend nase 8% i Sam Boss............ 34| Big Five Center 33 | 3b Pails, 20 in a case............ 6 Raisins, CDGRYRG, BOR. os i cknw Kees 9 @ 9%) Next 29| Pp. eo 915% Pails, l2Zinacase................ a Raisins. Sultamas...................... @84\ Hainty “44 Traces ee ee 42 10 Pails, 6 i a el ete he i Raisins, Valencia, new ............... 7 @ 74! Ola Honest oe ae Blas . Pri SAS es 35 eer eT Onn we RES END ACSA eR sn 7 Raisins, Imperials..................... @3 2} Sony fonesty. verse of ho es Ro Wules Midi bot ee FLAVORING EXTRACTS, Jolly Time........... 82/Climax ..............42 Boneless, cn a 4 Lemon. Vanilla. | Favorite ............. Wi ACORN .........655- 39 SAUSAGE—-FRESH AND SMOKED. aa Jennings’ D.C., nos la i os ..8 doz. 1 1 40] Black Bird........... 82\Horse Shoe..........36 Pork Sausage ee 4 BOB ile as 2 50| Live and Let Live...38|Vineo SM LONE PMO fi «sca dcx cucaadcscectcc, ocec, . teh 3 4 MAME cays nick 40 28|Merry War..... "33 | "Tongue Sausage... UP OB. is nh «ekoaacens 850 5 -42|Ben Franklin........ 32 | Frankfort Sausage... .......2 20.21.0207 : No.@ Taper.......125 2 -BIMOXIO «veo see ces 34 | Blood Sausage... 2... Mebccucese n pees * a Vavkey ehevseeds Colaccc eas 4 Pint, round.......450 7 “32 83|Hiawatha ...... a folonant etralghi. Gpkeceonccsae Sea : t “ "000 1B “Galatnenelvann's Cocke on ae Sees at ONG UN adc eab aan ooo bais : - : No.9 papel... 110 1 «++ «-40| Beli BO a rsnn sss Mb ee PIGS’ FEET. ot “ ie Re ens ae 4 Spring Ghigo. ....-88/Tur essnt oa yekt OO | DO MAME DARPOIR 0... cecessccacesscccarcces BME : 0. scone ives — 6 OF . less in hree but loi In quarter barrels...................c.ece0 185 gk Drugs & Medicines 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. ffecretary—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 Censqrs—President, Vice-President and Sec- retary. a 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. : Regular Meetings—First Thursday evening in each month. Annual Meeting—First Thursday evening in November. Next Meeting—Thursday evening, Jan. 6, at THE TRADES- MAN office. _ Saginaw County Pharmaceutical Socjety. President—Jay Smith. First Vice-President—W. H. Yarnall. Second Vice-President—R. Bruske. aeery—-e = Jy wae 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. Sosretary—F A. — ele reasurer—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—l. 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. . . ce . Mason County Pharmaceutical Society. President—F. N. Latimer. Secretary—Wm. Heysett. Treasurer—W. H. Taylor. Meetings—Second Wednesday of each month. Dangers of Homeopathy. From the Western Drug Record. There was a little pill, So weak it couldn't kill. From a “little pill doctor’ had it come; In fact, there was a vial, Wherein there dwelled no guile, And mighty little medicine—if some. There was a little boy, Whose lancinating joy, Was extremest when he meditated wrong; He stole the little pills, And crunched ’em in his gills, And his mother said “they didn’t last me long.” But the father of the boy, No longer would employ, The doctor who prescribed the little pills, But called upon a doc Who medicine would sock— a Whose doses were much larger than his bills. There was a sugared pill, Made of opium and squill, And digitalis alkaloid, ’tis said; And the greedy little boy, His mother’s only joy, ‘Was present when the jury said, “he’s dead!” _—_—— ee Oe History of the Almanac. From the American Analy8t. The derivation of the word ‘*almanac” is not well established, having been variously attributed to the Greek word for month, the Anglo-Saxon word for moon, the Hebrew word for counting ard the Arabie word manah, signifying to reckon. The first syllab@ would strengthen the assumption that it is derived from the Arabic. Webster refers it to the Arabic manakh, meaning to give as a present, which appears a rather ote construction. Whatever the source of the modern appellation, almanacs, or their equivalents, ‘‘calendars,” have been in use since the earliest historical times. Among the ancient Romans their prepara- tion was, fora long period, a seeret con- fined to the priesthood, but about 300 B. C. an enterprising individual, endowed with audacity somewhat on the order of the mod- ern newspaper interviewer, succeeded, by re- peatedly consulting the pontifices, in collat- ing sufficient data for the preparation of a calendar on his own accouht, which, ae- cording to Livy, he copied on white tablets for publie distribution, and from that date calendars have always been in popular use. The earliest English printed almanac is one for the year 1497, which was translated from the French. In the time of Queen Elizabeth the exclusive right to sell ‘talma- nacs and prognostications,” was enjoyed by the Stationers’ Company, of London, and it was not until 1779 that the monopoly was abolished, after a spirited parliamentary discussion. The majority, however, of the almanacs published in Great Britain still issue from the hall of the Stationers’ Com- pany. In this country there has never been any restriction upon their publication be- yond that created by the abstruse computa- tions requisite for their preparation, which very few persons outside the scientific bureau of the government have the techni- cal skill or the facilities for making in original shape. We are so familiar with the annual appearance of these pamphlets,” with their frontispieces of exiscerated hu- manity and their pages of dates and figures and cabalistic signs, that we accept them as -commonplace occurrences, and not one per- son in ten thousand, probably, through whose hands they pass, bestows even a passing thought upon the trained labor and scientific attainments that must be brought _ into patient operation in order to insure the minute accuracy which alone can give them How Peru Guarded the Cinchona Tree. For many years Peru and Bolivia had the monopoly of the Peruvian bark, whence is extracted quinine, one of the most impor- tant of medicines. Extraurdiuary meas- ures were taken by these two states to pre- vent any foreigner from procuring seeds and slips of the cinchona tree to transplant and sow in other countries. After several years of opposition and failure, the govern- ment of India secured many cinchona plants, which they successfully planted in Hindoostan. The Netherlands Indian gov- ernment also established ‘‘Bark” gardens in Java, and have successfully cultivated a celebrated species of this medical tree, which they have named after Mr. Ledger, who procured the seeds, the Cinchona Led- geriana. The story of how he secured the seed of this priceless tree is interesting as showing how jealously the authorities and Indians of Bolivia and Peru guarded their valuable monopoly. In 1856, Mr. Ledger was trav- eling among the Andes, engaged in buying cinchona bark, alpaca wool, and alpacas to transport to Australia. He was accompani- ed by a Bolivian Indian named Manuel, and two sons of the latter, all of whom had _ be- come very much attached to their patron during their period of service with him. ‘One evening as the party were sitting around their camp fire, Mr. Ledger men- tioned a Mr. Markham’s journey into the cinchona districts of the Yungas of Bolivia, to secure seeds and plants. Upon hearing of this, the Indian said that no stranger would be allowed to depart in safety with the seed of the highly prized cinchona tree; it would be either changed for some other seed or taken from him and destroyed. This did not disconcert Mr. Ledger, who, finally, through his medical skill, obtained such an influence over the Indians in his employ that he succeeded in persuading one of them a few years later to obtain for him several pounds of the coveted seed. From these have been grown the trees that are now not only the source of wealth to Java and Ceylon, but have made the world independent of Peru and Bolivia for its supply of life-giving quinine. ————_—_—~ -2 << Manufacture of Acetic Acid. The first step in the process is the raw wood preparation. Oak or hickory is cut with circular saws and split into .chunks smaller than bricks. A half cord of this raw material is put into each of the great iron tanks surrounding the main yard of the works. In the furnace below a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit is generated, and the fumes from the baking wood pass over into the cauldrons beyond in liquor form, wa- ter only being produced during the first fif- teen hours of the process. After a distillation of twenty-four. hours, the valuable crude acetic acid has gone over into the vats, which are filled with carbonate of soda. This acetate of soda, of course, is the sav- ed portion, the charred wood making excel- lent kindling, to be sold after its watery elements have been extracted. The vola- tile products of the acetate of soda are then removed by the abstraction of the atmos- pherie pressure. The acetate is then in a pasty conditicn. In order to dry the pro- duct and avoid the decomposition necessary, subsequent to an application of the neces- sary heat in the usual way, it is sprayed through a slitted tube and becomes a pow- der by rapid evaporation, and no elments are lost. After treatment with sulphuric acid in bronze vats, the acetic acid is ready for the market. The process is said to evolve an article superior to that of any of the German manufactories. —___~-9 > ---_—_ Minor Notes. Peanuts are said to have medical proper- ties. Native metallic lead has been discovered in Leadville, Col. Paint and varnish manufacturers are com- bining for trade interests. **Acorn cocoa is now used in Australia as a substitute for tea or coffee.” Olive oil is said to have been largely used for lubricating purposes in the past year. Tallow oil acts least on tin and most on copper when used as iubricators. The lead corroders are settling all difficul- ties between the various members of the association. The Red Lead Association went tg pieces some time ago, and all efforts to re-organize it have failed. A little glycerin added to the water in which paint brushes are suspended will pre- vent freezing in winter. Sweet potato alcohol is manufactured in Jamaica. Sweet potato coffee was manu- factured in this country during the late war. Two samples of olive oil, recently pur- chased by the Glasgow sanitary inspectors, contained, respectively, accoriing to the analysis subsequently made, 40 and 65 per cent. of cottonseed oil. The sellers are to be prosecuted. HO The Drug Market. Opium and morphine are very firm. <4, er Bor- ax is advancing. Cubebs are higher, a |, large sale of 2,500 pounds being reported in New York at $1.50. They will doubtless be higher still before the winter is over. Carbolie acid and insect powder continue to harden.in prices. Quinine is very dull, in the absence of any demand. oe a Oe Newaygo County Druggists to Organize. Dr. Henry Lever, the Newaygo druggist, who was in town one day last week, re- ported that a call was out for a meeting of the druggists of Newaygo county, for the protective and defensive purposes. _ purpose of effecting an organization for} The commercial traveler is a link, a me- dium of communication between the house employing him and their customers, which can not well be sundered without serious damage to their business. We hear much in these days of the great advantages of com- mercial agencies, and undoubtedly they have their value; but their ratings are often unknown, many times, we doubt not, to the enterprising gentlemen who have estab- lished them, influenced and modified by ig- norance, lack of judgment, and sometimes by malicious intent. This is inevitable from the measures taken to procure infor- mation. Until every man in business ad- heres rigidly to the truth in regard to his own affairs, and every lawyer, banker, as- sessor or other party employed to fix the ratings, is not only thoroughly conversant with the affairs of all his neighbors, and entirely free from all sympathies for or prejudices against any of them, we cannot hope to obtain anything more than a gen- eral and often incorrect idea of their pecun- iary responsibility. The commercial traveler, on the other hand, has peculiar facilities for learning, without prejudice, the real condition finan- cially, of his customers, and he can, if skill- ful, do this without awakening any unpleas- ant feeling, or in any way prejudicing the interests of his customer. He has, for the most part, no money transactions with his customer; he does not sell him the goods of which he has shown him the samples, but merely registers and tra&smits his order for them: he does not, ordinarily, though in special cases he may, collect the amount due on previous purchases, but he can, in a way which will disarm all suspicion or prejudice, make himself acquainted with the actual standing of a customer, as no canvasser of a commercial -agency can, and if he isaman of honor, as all commercial travelers ought and are presumed to be, he will never use the knowledge so gained to the disadvantage either.of his employers or the parties who have confided to him their real conditition. . 2-9 Graduated Measures for Medicines. The necessity continues to be urged, by pharmaceutical authorities, of greater cau- tion in the use of ordinary medicine meas- ures—measures which, though perhaps suf- ficiently exact in the case of common medi- cines, should, whenever powerful and dan- gerous drugs are administered, be substi- tuted by a graduated glass. It is well known that modern table and teaspoons are much larger than they were formerly, a tablespoon of the present day containing considerably more than half an ounce. — So, also, the teaspoon is no longer equivalent to adrachm. The size of a drop has not, of course, altered, but a drop is seldom, if ever, equivalent to a minim, although it is assumed to be so—much depends on’ the fluid, and not a little on the shape of -the bottle from: which it is dropped; as a rule, the minim is considerably -more bulky than a drop, and thus, when medicine is dropped instead of being measured in a minim glass, the patient’s doses are smaller than they should be, thus showing the necessity of using graduated measures. — oe -@-< Liquid Carbonic Acid. An enterprising German firm is building up a large business in the manufacture of liquid carbonic acic, which, though so re- cently only a scientific curiosity, is now in extensive demand for industrial purposes. It is used for charging beer in the cask, in the manufacture of seltzer waters and for fire extinguishers. By its expansion the Krupps of Essen subject their great castings to the enormous pressure of 1,200 atmos- pheres. Its gas is also expected to prove valuable for inflating balloons, to raise sunk- en ships, heavy weights having been very quickly raised from the sea bottom by its aid. Oe OOO Mrs. J. F. A. Raider, wife of the New- aygo druggist, firmly believed that had she the requisite faith she could remove moun- tains, and when taken with typhoid fever ten days ago she emphatically refused to have a physician, depending solely upon her faith for a cure. The funeral took place on Saturday. Michigan Drag Exchange. Mills & Goodman, Props. 357 South Union St., Grand Rapids, Mich. 7 ANTED—A graduate of Pharmacy and registered Pharmacist to take charge of store. Will pay good salary for right man or will se]l part interest in stock if desired. SOR SALE--Stock of about $1,200 in town of 450 inhabitants. No other drug store in six miles. Physician’s practice will be given tree if store building is also bought. Doing good business. Terms liberal, j;OR SALE-—Stock of $1,400 in town of 8(0 in- habitants in Eastern part of State. Rea- — for selling, poor health. Doing good bus- ness. OR SALE—Stock of about $2,000 well locat- ed on one of principal business streets in Grand Rapids. Doing fine business. Reason for selling, poor health. OR SALE—Part interest in stock of about $5,000 in good growing town of 1,800 in- habitants or will sell whole stock at good dis- count. Reason for selling proprietor is prac- ticing physician and cannot attend to both store and practice. OR SALE—Stock of about $4,000 in town of about 2,000 inhabitants in western part of State. Will exchange for good farm. VOR SALE—Bankrupt stock of about $700 ean be bought at large discount. AtSocMany other stocks, the particulars of which we will furnish on application. T° DRUGGISTS—Wishing to secure clerks we willfurnish the address and full par- ticulars of those on our list free. A Link in the Chain of Commercial Rating. | Alumen, Annatto WHOLESALE PRICE OURRENT, b A PIEAMBOT, HO. ooo ook io cee cc ch ec ee 4@ 5 : ae et Potass Tart.............. 55@ 60 ; me | Argen BORO Dekh eke ccke sc bnewla be 68 Advanced—Cubeb; cu deb, po., glycerine. Arsenicum ...- Pe cickssce isos. cals so 7 alm WN WI os ech cas cas 38@ 40 ACIDUM. . 96 sobionw oo MW ae ae i a za ++ 15@2 20 Gastan Geaa g0@1 00 | C&lcium Chior, 1s, (4s, 11; 48,12).... @ 9 in 33@ 38 Cantharides Russian, po @2 2% Cltrioum SOR mee em eee tees eens 70 t j Capsici Fructus, af ae , 15 Sinem once 3@ 5 | Capsici Fructus, - WV devudeceuiwac ceases @ 16 waa Hayseed gecko ti wah 10@ P Capsici Fructus, B, po........... ... f @ i4 an ee n@ 12 Caryophyllus, ROAM. Me eid cea. 30@ 33 a... el 1 85@2 yo Carmine, No. 40. . enna cee a: Be vewes cake ‘@3 75 nase OU ee Oe nk cca dln gelenee KOM 55 PANU Sohn 5 fh poe hacks Saikane kn con's 1 40@1 60 Gera Flava oa | PRU RIOU oc cick cele ee Of eee res - > AMMONIA. TINO oo alckcccce, OE Aqua, e aes bere tire den haa be cuens : . ae Nee ers) cu ek cdnas aac aes @ 10 Du ds Cade baa belie de leas vei oe ee os ca ok cae cece cs D RRO OB oo ein sae cea egs neue cw: Te TS OMOKOPORN loos oa Avec ccccn ccs 38@ i0| RT oe ccc casceece suns 12@ 14| Chloroform, Squibbs.................. @1 00 BACCAE. Chioral Hydrate Cryst................ 1 50@1 75 @ubebae (po. 1 50.... 6... .. cece eee eeees 1 50@1 75 Chondrus ........ siggy hints se esses: @ i TO oo es ope eka s eds eos 7 | Cinchonidine, P.& W.................. @ TAMIOHIE oo oo osc veces nc as 23@ 30 | Cinchonidine, German........... .... %@ 14 a sate a notin , Corks, see list, discount, per cent.... 40 MOOR oa eccs reac cee n viens ee cikas 45@ 50 Creasotum pe ee ean ters @ 50 Te ae ass ee ee a het tte te eos m4 Terabin, Canada...........00000000001 Oe Mie ee << - nee ee | fa, precip.....0..... pi accsue ee ies. RD a ae oe a enc ps 45@ 50) Greta Cee @ 8 : CORTEX. OO eee ae oc Gs Lees on 250 30 Abies, Canadian.................0..... We MON ee socal @ 24 ABI RO sees) oo eae SE Se ea ely 61@ 7% Cinchona Flava.............0.00000 sees UA, RG oe ae ace, 10@ 12 Euonymus atropurp..... .... oe Oe NO in ve dicise cnc cass nods ods 68@ 70 Pb ia Pw iiec tea ket Pe Swarr. Mil THUMDOTS.... nc ees ceca a ee @ 8 RA wsic ¢ 85 dna ae wanna ns ” ME i oe, oii sw de bac c ae because } 6 OMAR, BEES. oss os non ones ne ce ees 12 | Brrota’ rm We ee. soc eo weg Geades ein ta gae es Ce caebk cece yes. a a NN a va Nick yc caden se chtes R@ Wb Cove heen ee aeRO Oe 68 64 oe WO 8 ae @ | EER bs ka Wa nena cote sed eh es shea s @ 23 Ulmus Po (Ground 12)................. 10 | Gambier ....... bua g i eh seve saeegic aces va, 8 : EXTRACTUM. , | CeOl@eIn, COOPOR. oo. ee ck. @ Wb Glycyrrhiza ee oe cay we mo = | a WOO iss 5s vee cease aes: 40@ 60 OO ater ahbeweccceeses: 35 | Glassware flint, 70&10 by box. 60&10, less. Haematox, Te DORCH ooo ce ece vanes 8@ 9 Glue, Brown. si Seeks a : ec ueies roe , 15 . ISapee eee eeee en eeee er teee @ lz | Glue, White............ L@ 2% (as Bec sore ae dpe tenes « @ 13) Glycerina Peed ci ee se oa is 25@ 30 OER ere M ee cae ce deas Cae @ 15} Grana Paradisi.............. jedeeae nes @ FERRUM. | Humulus essa. evs ebaaeeewicstaaes 25 40 Carbonate Precip...............0..008. @ 15| Hydrarg Chior. Mite................... @ 75 Citrate and Quinia.. 2.22.2, @3 50 | Hydrarg Chior. Cor................... @ 6 Oitrate SOMDIG. co. iss beck cc ccoses acces @ 80| Hydrarg Oxide Rubrum............... @ % Ferrocyaniduim Sol........ 122... es @ 50 | Hydrarg Ammoniati die ek ctelsGs eae. @1 00 Ribee SRM cs ook ek cance. Be | Brarete Ueswensam.......-..-....+.. @ 40 Sulphate, com’'l,. (bbl. 75).............. 1%@ 2) Hydrargyruin 0.2... eee eeee seer ees @, % “ ae @ 7| iehthyocolla; Am ...................4. 1 26@1 5 GuMMt. 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Sees es eau cues cee @ 60 Catechu, Is, (148, 14; 48, 16)........... Mr | bog ele ine aedeen meena @ }0 MORNIN, D5 5 5 hh ono cdc evens ones a iene ann ncn te ne gy < nee's 1k@ | 20 Guan @ 30) Pepsin Saac, H. & P. D. Co............ @2 00 PND, WO oie Bos ee 75@, 80 | Picis Liq, N.C. % galls, doz.......... @2 70 Guaiacum, (po. 45)... @ 35| Picis Liq., quarts...................... @1 40 aa @ 20| Picis Liq., pints.................... 204 @ 85 Mastic...) "SUM Saas Qi 25 | Bll Hydrarg, (po. 90)................... es MPFR BOM foo 6 oi cow ce get sans cs Be FOE RR D0.) oe bess 2 ooo 7 RU, 8 Ws eb into oo QB 50 | Eiper Alba, (Po. 85)......+.+-.+-+--.++. , NS elec beers vas ss io ceut wo... 18@ 25) Bix Burgun....... eee eee . “cs HNieeehes ee. 25@ 30 | Plumbi Acet POC Wthage es EVEMON Cada whe cs Hu@ 15 Trawaganth (io. uc. fest 30@ 75 | Potassa, Bitart, pure.................. -@ 4 HERBA—In ounce packages. 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Whiting, white Spanish..... ‘ @i0 Bromide women asec ed eeececeeeseee aeees 36@ 40 | Whiting, Gilders’.............. @0 muevate, (PO, 22)... . 2... see e eae teen ee . 20@, 22 | White, Paria American... .... 1 10 Todide eek da oh ee oes Peoria 25@2 35 Whiting Par's Enelish elitf . 1 40 WEARING ios oi sks cass Pa eG aR ws 25@ 28) Pioneer Prepared J aints J... 1 20@1 40 RADIX. Swiss Villa Prepare’ Puints.. 1 00@1 20 UN oa, ee ee cc ek a dae ooo 25@ 30 VARNISHES. 8 kK 9 r aren es eee ee nes er = WOO. 2 Pie COBOB) iii. e sh. cs ck se eeans 1 10@1 20 Calamus. 22 IE a0@ 50] Extra Tarp. ec eee 1 60@1 70 Gentiana, (po. 15)........ 0.00.00. c eee 10@ 12 se are MA sa nenenemete katt tH ha as 2 T5@3 00 Glychrrhiza, (pv. 15).......02.2220022 we Soo ee . et oe Hydrastis Canaden, (po. 35)........... @ 30 re ened I Net ag ha --1 55@1 60 Heliebore, Alba, po................... 15@ 29 | J@pan Dryer, No.1 Turp........-..... 0@ % Bs ss ek anc acca seas ues 16@ 2 Re ss eho sa ds ec cce eek cokes: 1 0O@L 10 AME ha ase eae aes wee 25@ 30) Maranta, 46....:.:..... bd Glusigula Cha’e @ 3d Podophyllum, po......... eke Ceska eee 1@ 18 Khei ad ete wath vebe eens Sede ee) “— Ou ee : ~— eee ee CeO de a Needs ta hee ss + - THE LATEST DISCOVERY. Spigetin 2000000 6 63 Dr. Laparle’s Celebrated Preparation, Safe and Sanguinaria, (po. 15)................05. @ 10 | Always Reliable. Indispensable to. LADIES. Rernentanie ei. ioe vce) 45@ 50 | Send 4 cents for Sealed Circular. BEORE oe aa 50@ 60! Mention Smilax. Otficinalis, H................ @ 40 | CALUMET CHEMICAL C3., Chicago, this paper. a Sea EBM. Grd sek vedas @ 20) eerie’. CE, OD sic en bh aa ce 10@ 12 | Symplocarpus, Foetidus, po.......... 25 | oO Valeriana, English, (po. 30)......:.... @ 25! i © THAT GH - Corman... oi 1b@ 20) SEMEN. Amieum, 0.90)... 65 @ 17| IT A N N 0YS x. Apium (graveolens)................... R@ 13) AAR Rr 8 ee ee 4M 6 | VE YB ODY | Cari, (POP) oh ose eae ee R@ 15) Cardomom Pee CES Cr eye er Ons ae 1 08@1 25 | eae ec DOTIMBOTONN 565 BELL Sivieiee ccc 10@ 12! pa an RIV Os acura nas css oe 34@ 4) PRocU RE OOM 55 oo a5 sp cams egy css »- T5@1 00) COR ONOOUEO sis ais sees ons ok vad 10@ 12 | A BOTTLE OF NS Dtorik® OOOraee. os es 1 T5@L 85 | y, POOCIOWIUDA. oe ios ewes @ 15) LLE 5 UNG ALS Foenugreek, po................ 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O Florida sheevs’ wool, carriage..... 225 @250 | é C OLDS Nassau do G0 = is 200 | AND THAT 1S: ‘Velvet Ext do do 110 | “ ExtraYe * do ik. 85 lle U ql a are s #0. - G0: ny 65 | : or slate use........... 5 Yellow Reef, OO ces sisi; 1 bb ale Bosh ata ioc | SoKD. - AX DRuGGISTS er, Spt POG, Wa. sos cess seenes 26@ 28 ¢ 00 Per e@ Aither, Spts. Nitros, 1 F : 2 : ‘ ot ! 34 ad 5 ‘90 oe I pot ground, (po. 7). ; 4 nee en ee weer wees U.N. Harriss Co a OP S¢in.0 she HAZELTINE ~& FRRRIN DRUG CO, WHOLESALE Druggists| 42 and 44 Ottawa Street and 89, gr, 93 and g5 Louis Street. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, ‘Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Droggist's Sundries, MANUFACTURERS OF Elegant Pharmacentica Prepare: tous, Flnid Extracts and Elixirs Wolf, Patton & Co. and John L. Whiting, Manufacturers of . Fine Paint and Var- nish Brushes. THE CELEBRATED Ploneér Prepared Paints, ALSO FOR THE Grand Rapids Brush Co., Manu- facturers of Hair, Shoe snd Horse Brushes. WE ARE SOLE OWNERS OF Weatherly’s Michigan Catarrh Care 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 & C0,’S Henderson Co., Ky., Sour Mash and Old-Fashioned Hand-Made, Copper- Distilled WHISK YS. 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 Draggists Favorite Rye Which continues to have so many favor- ites among druggists who have sold these goods for a very long time. Buy our Gis, 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. wv The Michigan Tradesman. Commercial Life at Detroit. From the Detroit Journal. : A house salesman in one of the largest wholesale dry goods houses on Jefferson av- enue tells men that on his sales for this year he is half of Nevember and all of December ahead of last year. That is to say, up to the middle of November, 1886, he had sold as many goods as he sold all last year. This proportion, he said, holds good with the oth- er salesmen. More than that, prices have been better, goods have sold more easily and the pay has come in on fime. The exper- ience of this house is a fair sample of what has been going on in other houses on the street in all lines. If the year 1886, not- withstanding the strikes, has been satisfac- tory, 1887 ought to show big money. The travelers are all in off the road now, and until about the 5th of January they will bask beneath their metaphorical vines and fig trees. Two weeks of steady loafing, with full pay! During the second week in _ January they will be called in by the house to help on invoicing, their old samples will be put into stock or made into job lots, as the condition of the goods shall warrant, and then they will go at work to fix upa fresh lot of samples for their trunks. Of course many classes of goods are sold by little dabs of the stuff pasted on cards; these are thrown away for a fresh lot. The life of a traveler is not the greatest fun in the world, nor does the man of the grip become the richest man on earth. At the same time the life has some compensa- tions. A good man is almost invaluable to a house and commands good pay. There is a traveler for aeChicago soap house who gets $4,000 a year and a liberal allowance for expenses; but the average salary would be about $1,200. Many of the wholesale mer- chants of Detroit started on the road. Allan | Shelden, who now boasts that he does not | know calico from sheeting, started by sell- ing goods through Michigan: Charles Root came west as a representative of a Hartford house, Harry Jenness was once a popular salesman and has not yet wholly given up the road. George L. Sampson handles a grip off and on throughout the year, and Sain- uel B. Sinclair, of Phelps, Brace & Co., has as many friends as any man‘on the road. Many of the house salesmen are silent part- ners in country stores throughout the State. They buy closely, watch the markets and pocket the advantages of turns in trade. Every day, or at least once a week, they get statements telling them how their ventures are going, and during their two weeks’ va- cation in the summer they enjoy the coun- try air, and at the same time look after their investments. If these salesmen are ill during the year their pay goes on, even if they are away for six months at a time. —_—__—~ -4 = Interesting Information on the Bogus Butter Law. The Cincinnati Grocer asked the Com- missioner of Internal Revenue two leading questions relative to the retail trade in but- terine and received the following replies: Question—Should a customer desire more than ten pounds can a retail dealer put it up in two or more packages not exceeding ten pounds and thus avoid any violation of the law? For example, should a customer de- sire twenty-five pounds, can he legally sell that quantity, delivering it in two ten-pound packages and one five? Answer—You are advised that while the retail dealer in oleomargarine, who takes an order for say twenty-five pounds of the article and fills the order by removing the oleomargarine from the original stamped package and putting it up and delivering it to the purchaser in two ten-pound packages and one five-pound package does not there- by involve himself in special tax liability as a wholesale dealer, since a wholesale dealer in oleomargarine is defined by the law to be every person who sells, or offers | for sale, oleomargarine in the original man- ufacturer’s packages, yet he incurs the penalty of $1,000, imposed by Sec. 18 of | the act of August 2, 1886, by his infringe- ment of the provisions of Sec. 6 of the Act, in selling more than ten pouuds at one time, unless he can show that the oleomarg- arine in each package so delivered, differed in grade from that in the other packages delivered on the same order, and was, there- fore, the subject of a separate sale. Question—Can a retail dealer in oleo- margarine take an order, collect the money, and turn the same over to a wholesale dealer to fill, and the retail dealer receive @ stipu- lated price per pound for such sale without layiwg himself liable as a wholesale dealer? Answer—lIf the retail dealer does nothing more in the case than to take the order for the oleomargarine, send it to the wholesale dealer, and, after it is filled by the latter, collect the money therefor, without himself having any hand whatever in the delivery of the original stamped packages to the purchaser, he is not upon such a state of facts, required to pay such special tax as a wholesale dealer in oleomargarine. His re- eeipts of a commission for his services under these cireumstances,-do not involve him in a special tax as a wholesale dealer. one Anemones The three Monroe paper mills ‘produce fourteen tons of straw paper every twenty- four hours, and have orders ahead for three months. The Scofield Buggy Co., at Ovid, made 3,996 buggies last year, and they mean to make 7,000 this year. R. G. Peters, of Manistee, will sink another salt well and a test oil well next season. | — — Prescription Curiosity. a An amusing prescription, which A. L. thinks too good to keep to himself, ‘is ap- pended: . “Oxvomit and Black antney. mixed witht flaxseed. Will coar colrey on chickens.” ~-BARTER’S CELEBRATED Ucky st* 7 “LUCKY STAR” CIGAR, This famous brand is now handled by the leading druggists and grocers of Michigan. In towns where the cigar is not handled, I am prepared to give the exclusive agency to good parties, druggists preferred. J. L. STRETITSKY, STATE AGENT, 128 Canal Street, Grand Rapids. GERMAN |L. Winternitz, MUSTARD. 106 Kent St. Grand Rapids, Mich. “CANDEE” Rubbir BOOTS 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 Jin the market. Lasts longer than any other boot and the PRICE NO HIGHER, Call and ex- amine the goods, BK. G. STUDLEY & CO,, No. 4 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. Largest and finest stock in the State of Rubber Goods, Mill Supplles, Fire Depart- ment Supplies and Sporting Goods. HECKER & BROTHER WERE AWARDED HECERERS’ ao ro Pp , oS Ni DIRE p We have cooked the cornin this can jf sufficiently. Should be Thoroughly Warmed (not cooked) adding piece ot \ | Good Butter (size of hen’s egg) and gill . P| of fresh milk (preferable to water.) Y Season to suit when on the table. None aN » genuine unless bearing the signature ot ‘ 3 (ache Feo trigle. S~ SHILLICOTHE wl Fs D- £N at tHis EN o Every can wrapped in colored tissue paper with signature and stamp on each can. FOR THEIR SELF-RAISING FLOUR THE Fike ST GoLD MEDAL : EVER CIVENINTHEUNITED STATES FORFLOUR. The Committee of the American Institute, in distinguishing the Self-Raising Flour by the award of SELF: roms a Gold Medal, made a lengthy report on the great value of this important invention, LOVEE ERREEEES BES THRO REREEEUUEE ALAS SESE SEA BEERS ECE ERORRE RADE RESET ESSE LESETET LEBER RETR RAB Heese ese SERRRUBRSUASecees OYSTERS. | at aul aul uw HL itl RAISING BUCKWHEAT. PUTNAM & BROOKS JOBBERS OF And Manufacturers of CANDY. oon “ "AND A NI BINSVVAD KA uta TSB) WRECKER & BROTHERISECROTON Milo WURLD’S FAIR LONDON IN IBSI AND Boxes holding 20 5 pound packages, $4.50 6 6 AN 21-8 « «“ $4.50 eg $4.30 Discount--On lots of 25 boxes or more, 50 cents per box. OIL & GASOLINE CANS” With Wood Jacket, LATEST IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1887. —— ) ' THE PINAPD THE 3, 5 and 10 Gal. Size. WITH or WITHOUT | JACKET. im. LEONARD & SONS, GRAND RAPIDS, MICE. Manufactured by the Adams & Westlake Mfg. Co., Chicago. PURE. | NEW PROCESS STARCH, [SW==T. This Starch having the light Starch and Gluten removed, One-Third Less a Can be used than any other in the Market. het Lite ae i Manufactured by the ‘ ty pony FIRMENICH MNFG. CoO. Sd y Factories: Marshalltown, lowa; Peoria, Ils, SS ean sear f Offices at Peoria, Ts.