& * * ‘ VOL. 4. a The Michigan Tradesman. NO. 178. GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1887. EDMUND 8, DIKEMAN, THE— GREAT WATCH MAKER, —AND— JIHwWELER. 44 CANAL STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. BEANS W ANTED. Highest Market Price Paid for Beans, Picked or Unpicked. occinneeinileerosnieanioncsstennaivesisetssiteinnraweeitas WT LAMORBAUK, Ast 71 Canal Street, GRAND RAPIDS, - KAHN, LOSTRO & CO., FRUITS, PRODUCE, AND GENERAL Commission Merchants, Consignments Solicited, 3 NO. IONIA ST., GRAND RAPIDS, Orders promptly filled. All kinds of produce in car lots. Parties in want should ( HR} \ write to or see the GRAND RAPIDS GRAIN AND SEED C0. 71 CANAL STREET. FOR SALE. Six Thousand Dollar Stock of Dry Goods, Clothing and Groceries in good farming town in Northern Michigan. The firm has done the largest trade in the place, the sales for 1886 aggregating $60,000. ‘*The Trades- man has investigated the offer, and can recommend same as exceptional. Address THE TRADESMAN, Grand Rapids. BELKNAP Wagon and Sleigh Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Spring, Freight, Express, Lumber and Farm WAGONS! Logging Carts and Trucks Mill and Dump Carts, Lumbermen’s and River Tools. We carry a large stock of material, and have every facility for making first-class Wagons of all kinds. a t2"7"Special attention given to Repairing, Painting and Lettering. Shops on Front St., Grand Rapids, Mich, MICH. We carry a full line of Seeds of every variety, both for field and garden. Use Heckers’ Standard Manufactures. 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. JUDD ct COO., JOBBERS of SADDLERY HARDWARE And Full Line Winter Goods. 102 CANAL STREET. APPROVED by PHYSICIANS. 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 Inhaler- 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. A few inhalations will not hurt the Inhaler, and will do more to demonstrate its efficiency than a half hour’s talk. Retail price 50 cents. For Crmcvunaks and TESTIMONIALS address H. D. Cushman, Three Rivers, Mich. Trade supplied by : . Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., G’d Rapids, And Wholesale Druggists of Detroit and Chicago. Muzzy’s Corn Starch is prepared expressly for food, is made of only the best white corn and ts guaranteed absolutely pure. UW The popularity of Muzzy’s Cor and Sun Gloss Starch is proven by the large sale, aggregating many million of pounds each year. The State Assayer of Massachusetts says Muzzy’s Corn Starch for table use, is per- fectly pure, is well prepared, and of excel- lent quality. . Da Muzzy’s Starch, both for laundry and table use, is the very best offered to the con- sumer. All wholesale and retail grocers sell it. DIARIES AND OFFICE TICKLERS. MEMORANDUM CALENDARS FOR 1S87. 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. WHIP LUDWIG WINTERNITZ, STATE 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. CHARLES A, GOYE, Successor to A. Coye & Son, DEALER IN AWNINGS 2 TENTS Horse and Wagon Covers, Oiled Clothing, Feed Bags, _ Wide Ducks, etc. Flags & Banners made to order. 73 CANAL ST., - GRAND RAPIDS. POTATOES. We make the handling of POTATOES, APPLES and BEANS in car lots a special feature of our business. If you have any of these goods to ship, or anything in the produce line, let us hear from you, and we will keep you posted on market price and prospects. Liberal cash advances made on car lots when desired. Agonts for Walker’s Patent Butter Worker. Karl Bros., Commission Merchants, 157 South Water St., CHICAGO. Reference: First NATIONAL BANK. For Prices and terms, address GRAHAM ROYS, Grand Rapids, Mich. AGENT FOR EATON & LYON, Importers, Jobbers and Retailers of BOOKS, Stationery & Sundries, 20 and 22 (onroo St., Grand Rapids, Mich. BAXTER’S CELEBRATED “LUCKY STAR” CIGAR. Manufactured by ‘ROPER & BAXTER CIGAR CO., 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., Chicago. 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 ex- clusive agency to good parties, druggists preferred. J. L. STRELITSKY, STATE AGENT, _128 Canal Street, - Grand Rapids. SEEDS For the Field aud Garden. The Grand Rapids Seed Store, 71 Canal Street, Offers for Sale all Kinds of Garden Seeds in Bulk. Medium Clover, Mammoth Clover, Alsike Clover, Alfalfa Clover, White Dutch Clover, Timothy, Red Top, Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Hungarian Grass, Common Millet, German Millet, Flax Seed. THE NEW Soap Company. As previously announced, the trade is now being supplied with Soap from this new factory. Two brands are now introduced, Ficadlight AND Little Daisy. Both free from adulterations of all kinds, and contain pure Ceylon Cocoa Oil, Steam Refined Tallow, Glycerine and Borax. The former is a first-class Laundry Soap, and the latter, being fine and milder, is one of the best Bath, Laundry and Toilet Soaps combined now on the market. For terms, please apply to the factory, in person, by letter, or telephone. (Telephone No. 578-5 rings.) Shall we receive your encouragement by way of a trial order? Respectfully, Grand Rapids Soap C0. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. The firm of Bode & Keeney, of Ferry. Mich., has this day dissolved by mutual consent. Hereafter the business will be conducted and mapaged by J. M. Keeney, and he will settle ajl accounts contracted by the firm and collect all bills due the firm. E. J. BODE J.M. KEENEY. Signed, Jan. 22, 1887. | | | } | | | THE HEBREW DRUMMER’S DREAM. Written Especially for Tue TRADESMAN. One blustering, stormy winter’s night A half dozen drummers Were swapping chestnuts at the Sweet’s, And some, indeed, were stunners; When, lo! from back, behind the crowd A Jew brought this one out: “Tl haf a dream der oder night, Mein frients, like this aboudt. I diedt, und, lo! der angel plowed His drumpet for der goot. I packed mine ghrip und stharded oudt, As any drummer vould. I medt frient Gapriel at der gadt, Und bowed oxceeding low. Said he, Ghood morning, [saac Bure, Bilease step yourself pelow!” “To Hades?” ‘Ya, dot vhas der blace.” I vent mitout ado, Arrived, old Satan reached his paw, Und says, ‘Ah, Burg, vas ’t you! Come right along, mine friendt, mit me; I show you all der sights, Und then, off through long halls and caves, Und down long sthairs some flights, He showed me one large poiling sea Of smoking, seething fire, Shoust full of writhing, human forms. Said he, “Thus ends the liar.”’ From there into a mightdy hall, With cross beams over head, To vich suspended by der necks Hung several dousand dead. ‘“*Mine frient,”’ said he, “this air vas hodt Ash den dimes ish der summer; Dot ish der dry kill house vare we Brebare dose Yankee drummer, Dose chap vas always goming here, Mit some shokes yet to learn. But, friendt, dose Yankees vas so green Dot they vould neyer burn. Now, Isaac Burg, shoust step you oudt— This ish no blace for you; Dose angels vaiting at der door Vill scheck your baggage through. M. J. WRISLEY. “a el Oe ee THE JOBBER’S STORY. Thrilling Experience of a Prominent Tole- do Business Man. At the recent annual banquet of the trav- eling salesmen of the Woolson Spice Co., the head of the establishment was impor- tuned to tell a story and responded to the request in the following manner: I presume, gentlemen, that you will ex- pect a good story, but you will agree with me that the large interests under my man- agement require such constant attention, that my mind has been too much engrossed to think of stories. I seldom hear a_ story told, but you, gentlemen—most of you being on the road traveling for the house which you represent—come in contact constantly with those who love to tell and hear stories. However, I can give you one of my own ex- perience. I think it was about the 29th of October last, when [made a trip to St. Louis, intending to extend it to Quiney, Ill. I stopped at the Planters’ House, one of the oldest and once the most aristocratic hotel in St. Louis. This hotel is not the most stylish in the city, but is centrally located, sets a sumptious table, its prices are reason- able, and it is quite well patronized. Dur- ing my stay there, a very funny yet terrible thing happened to me, which I have kept to myself all this time, not even telling it to my wife. I will, on your promise not to re- veal my name, or not to consider meas low- ering my position as a gentleman, relate to you this circumstance just as it occurred, and, [ assure you, gentlemen, its every word is true, if it did happen to me. After my arrival in St. Louis, which was early in themorning, I immediately repaired to the Planters’, and, after getting my break- fast, started out for business. While seated at the table, I observed near me a very love- ly and beautiful young lady, well dressed, decorated with expensive jewelry, and the general arrangement of her toilet made her very attractive. I observed several drum- mers eyeing her very closely. Well, after putting in my time to the best advantage during the day, I returned to the hotel, not even thinking about the lady; and, after get- ting my supper, I sat down to read the pa- pers, and, being somewhat tired, I made up my mind to go to bed quite early, which I did. I was assigned a room on the second floor, and while passing through the hall to my room, I observed one of the bedroom doors partly ajar, which was all o. k., I pre- sume, for I did not think any more about it at the time. The next day, I put in my best licks visiting a great many manufacturers and other business men, and returned to the hotel in time for my supper. As is my cus- tom, I again retired early, and, having the key to my room and not needing the services of a porter, I started up stairs. Just before I reached my destination, I noticed that the same room door stood ajar. Being alone, and with the kindest of motives, and my curiosity being a little excited, I made up my mind that I would roll my eyes around just a little, without turning my head, and take a peep into that room. So I —for some reason, I could not have told why—slack- ened my pace and looked in at the door, and then—what do you think? I beheld a beautiful and lovely maiden, with her round arms and gleaming shoulders, standing up before a dressing ease, clad only in her night robe of gauze, or some other thin material, arranging her toilet for the night. Just as I looked, she turned her head slightly, and with it she gave me one of the most bewitch- ing of smmiles—but yet seemed to be very mod- est and bashful. I proceeded to my room, f but, of course, you can imagine my thoughts and feelings. After thinking the matter over alittle, [came to the eonelusion that she was the very same lady whom L had seen at the table the morning previous, and that perhaps she was leaving the door ajar for her husband or sister. The next morning, I got my breakfast and started out with the determination of get- ting through that day, so that I conld go to Quiney; and as the day flew by quite rapid- ly, I returned early to the hotel, and, after looking over the evening papers, I retired about 9 p.m. As usual, I walked up the stairs and proceeded through the hall to my room. As I neared the place, I noticed that the same door again stood open, this time a little farther than before. Several things flashed through my mind, but I fully realized that I was representing as fine a body of stockholders as were ever banded together and that it behooved me to preserve my dig- nity and be careful of my reputation. So L braced up and was proceeding to my virtuous couch, without even so much as looking toward that door. Thus, with a firm, steady tread and with my eyes cast about fifteen paces to the front, 1 moved forward in good shape. As I neared the door, I heard an un- usual noise in the room, similar to that of taking off a lot of starched linen or other article of dress; and just as I was opposite the room, this same lady threw open the door and extended her lily-white hand, as much as to say, ‘I am in trouble; come in, won't you?” Of course, my gentler feelings were touched in the extreme, and she, being the very picture of loveliness, Eve-like, tempted me to enter. This time, her dress consisted of an exquisite, cream-colored robe, carelessly thrown around her person. This was the first time that I had been able to secure a good’ view of this lovely creature, with her charming countenanco, and, as I entered the room, what a dazzling spectacle met my gaze! The apartment was elegantly furnished, and the bric-a-brae and fancy work which decorated the walls gave it a very home-like appearance. I was sort 0’ dumfounded for a few moments, and before 1 could say Jack Robinson, she had pulled me into the room and toward the bed, with its coverlets and linen thrown corner-wise, ready to occupy. At this stage of the scene, she began to chuck me under the chin, and to trifle with my mustache, and before I was fully aware of the situation, she had twisted my mustache around her fingers in such way that L could not extricate myself, and then she opened up on me after this style: “Sir, I demand $500 immediately, and, if not forthcoming, I shall seream and then the chambermaid will give the alarm and you will be arrested for forcing yourself into my presence,” at the same time slinging me around so that I sat down on the edge of the bed. I saw at once that the whole business was a scheme to extort money, and that I had been successfully betrayed into a trap. What to do, I did not know, and, to make me all the more uncomfortable, she informed me that she expected her husband in every moment, that he was a very desperate man, and that, if he discovered me with her, he would certainly take my life. Gentlemen, those were certainly trying times. There [ was, in this lady’s echam- ber, sitting on her bed, and every cireum- stance went to show that I had actually forced an entrance into her boudoir. How- ever, I was bound to make the best of the situation, so I told her that my money was in my room in atrunk, and that, if she would let goof my mustache and release me, I would give her all the money I had, This, she positively refused to do, and insisted that I must comply with her demand, and that very quickly. Well, gentlemen, to make a long story short, I made up my mind that if I could give her a very severe kick in the stomach, it would double her up, and before she’could recover, I would be out of her grasp andin my own room. Fully appreciating the fact that something must be done im- mediately, I resolved to prepare for a kick— and did give her one of the hardest kicks; hard enough to floor a mule. The result was that I gave my big toe an awful lick against the foot-board and woke up. —_-- +9 The Country Dealer and the Farmer. N. J. Shepherd, in Western Plowman. It has always been a rule with me in buy- ing to buy where I could buy the cheapest, other things being equal. There is in nearly every community suf- ficent competition between the different stores to secure reasonably low prices; that is, as low as can well be sold and leave the dealer a fair profit for his work. Of course, there are a few communities where, by a combination of circumstances, &@ man or a few men may be able to eontrol the trade and take advantage of this and sell at con- siderably too large a profit; just the same as aman who often secures a patent asks an unreasonable profit simply beeause of his power to do so. There is a strong disposition in the na- ture of the majority of us to make all we ean. But generally now in all sections there is suflicient competition to keep any one man or set of men from making it all. I am not starting out to prove that coun- try dealers are, asa class, perfect, yet the re- lation they sustain to the farmer is such that they are both interested so elosely to- gether that it always seemed to me it would be difficult to the along without him. Iam aware that a large class talk about doing away with the middlemen and letting the farmer deal direct with the manufae- turer. But I have yet to see anything like a plausible plan for this to be done. It may be very nice in theory to show the great benefit to be derived from dispensing with the middlemen. This would all be very fine, were it not for little things. If every farmer raised large crops, and had use for large quantities of goods, and could buy all at once, enough to last awhile, of every little item, such a plan under such cireum- stanees might work. But how many of us depend upon little things to help us out. A few dozen of eggs or a few pounds of butter taken to the country store will buy a few needed articles. The country merchant takes the little items of farm produce, like butter, eggs, chickens, lard, bacon, the socks the wife will knit, the few pounds of hops or sage they will dry, the feathers from the poultry, and many other items of farm product, that were it not for him, would otherwise go to waste, as the expenses in getting these small items to market would be worth the value. He collects them, sorts and ships, or sells again. It would be a burdensome task to send to the cities for every little item needed in the farmer’s home during the year; even with the large farmers who might be able to buy a considerable number of articles at whole- sale, there would be quite a number of little things needed that no preparation would be made for ahead, and doubly so to the farm- er who must sell the small products of the farm to purchase these necessary articles a little at a time. Notice in any general country store ane see what a long list of articles are kept for the convenience, and they are all needed. The merchant does not invest his money in anything that he does not think the farmer will want. Look, at the same time, and see what a list of articles, and in what quanti- ties, he takes from the farmer in exchange, and then see if you ean study out any sensi- ble plan by which you can dispense with him. Then, how many of us find it convenient when the hogs are fattening, the wheat is growing, to get what is necessary and pay when the products are ready to market. Many of the richest and best farmers find it often to their interest to buy a few neces- saries on credit, and the country merchant is expected to do this and that without in- terest. If you borrow the money to pay the cash, you wouid be obliged to pay in- terest; but a terrible growling would be made if the country merchant should charge interest from the date of purchase. Yet in view of the very many advantages on both sides, we see professedly farmers’ papers trying to break down the relation between the farmer and the country mer- chant; even going so far as to offer their services as a go-between. ble man suppose they wiil do this for noth- average farmer to get Does any sensi- ing? If he does, a little experience will eonvinee him of his mistake. I do not claim but that sometimes a number of farm- ers can club together and send to the city and purchase at wholesale at less prices than the country merchant is retailing. So if you were to go to your country merchant and tell him you had the cash and wanted a barrel or two of sugar, a sack of coffee, several bolts of domesties, or a large quan- tity of any article, he would sell at a con- siderable reduction; and in doing this you would be helping him instead of breaking him down. If you buy at retail in the large cities you pay as much as in the country; if you buy at wholesale, you can buy cheaper at either place. I have always held that it is for the inter- est of the farmer to aid the country dealer, just as it is for the interest of the country merchant to work for the interest of the farmer. There is so much interest together that it is almost impossible to separate them,. whether he keeps a general store, or whether he sells machinery, hardware, or any other special machinery. A. country merchant is human, and wher you do all you can against him, seeming to patronize him only because you are forced to, telling him all the time what a tremend- ous profit he is making, and how much you could save by going to the city, you need not wonder that he does not care whether he accommodates you or not; while a proper spirit shown will always insure a kindly treatment, if for nothing else than for his business interest. If he has not got what you want, you will find him very willing to send for it, and as he ean have it sent with other freight the cost will be less. He has opportunities for buying that you cannot have, and will in very many cases save you money. It is to his interest to be your friend, if you will let him, and it always seemed to me to be my interest to have him for a friend. Et W.H. H. Brownson, general dealer, Monroe Center: “Cannot do without THE TRADES- MAN. Am one of the oldest and first shb- seribers in this place.” ‘The Michigan Tradesman, A JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE Mercantile and Manufacturing Interests of the State, E. A. STOWE, Editor. Terms $1 a year in advarfce, postage paid. Advertising rates made known on application. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1887. Grand Rapids Traveling Men’s Association, President, L. M. Mills; Vice-President, S. A. Sears; Sec- retary and Treasurer, Geo. H. Seymour; Board of Di- rectors, H. 8S. Robertson, Geo. F. Owen, J. N. Brad- ford, A. B. Cole and Wm. Logie. : + 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. WHEREIN LIES THE BLAME. ‘The leaving our ocean shipping entirely ‘outside the protective system continues to dear evil fruit. The proprietors of the Al- exandre Line, which sails from Ney. York to the ports south of us, declare that they cannot long continue to compete with the subsidized lines which the Spanish govern- aent patronizes. If we persist in offering neither subsidies nor differential QGuties as an encouragement to our own vessels, our flag will be seen in the ocean even less fre- quently than it is. All our neighbors and rivals must be laughing in their sleeves at the obtuseness which sacrifices a great commercial interest for their benefit. Even Great Britain aban- dons the pretense of doing no more for her own mercantile marine than for that of other countries. When the British postof- fice, in compliance with the demands of London society, made an arrangement with the North German Lloyds steamers to carry the mails from Southampton, the resistance of the Liverpool lines, supported by the pa- triotic instincts of the British people, forced the authorities to retrace their steps. The German ‘steamers are to get nothing but such letters as are expressly marked to go by Southampton. And as not one person in a hundred thinks of marking a letter in that way, the bulk of the mails will go to Queenstown by rail and by the Holyhead and Dublin steamers, to be taken up by the Liverpool steamers, at the loss of a day’s time in transmission. Contrast with this the wretched neglect ‘of our own interests at sea, which has char- acterized our own policy for the last thirty- two years! It is easy to find fault with Mr. Vilas for persistency in this policy, when Congress shows some signs of a partial re- pentance. But what shall we say of the folly of the Republican party, which, dur- ing its long lease of power, never put on the statute book a single general law for the benefit of our shipping, and which, while professing to believe in protection, left our merchant marine to the chances of industrial welfare? Are we to heap all the blame of this neglect upon a country lawyer, whom an aecident has made Postmaster General, and who probably never had smelt salt water nor seen our flag on anything big- ger than a lake steamer? LS STS TE Se “Phe Excise Commissioners of New York “are going to try the experiment of limiting ‘the number of saloons to about one for each district of five hundred people. [f they ‘possess the power to do this, and have the ‘courage to carry out their proposal, Tue ‘TRADESMAN apprehends they will find the results ‘to surpass their expectations. It is ‘the excessive number of saloons—in this city as ‘well as_ in towns of larger dimen- sions—which constitutes a most serious evil, by forcing each of them to live by pressing ‘drink upon their customers, and stimulating thirst by social and physical enticements. If Grand Rapids could be divided into such districts, why not give each district the jocal option to have the saloon opened or mot? Or at least the right to open and con- ‘trol the saloon by an association of property ‘owners and business men of the district? A patron of THE TRADESMAN writes to enquire whether Michigan was represented at the alleged pure food convention at ‘Washington. The State was not represent- ed and, moreover, had no business to be. ‘The Michigan law on food adulterations is superior in every respect to the measure proposed by the coterie of New York sen- sationalists who went through the farce of holding a ‘National Convention” in a hotel parlor. Tim TRADESMAN has withheld from ‘expressing any opinion on the meeting for a month after the same was held, but duty to itself and its patrons compels it to state that the Washington gathering was ‘‘Na- tional” only in name, and that the results which are likely to follow in its wake will ‘be so meager and diminutive that it will necessitate the use of a microscope to de- ‘termine their magnitude. *“*More’n a Dozen. ” An innocent-looking, long-geared youth called upon the President of the Petoskey Business Men’s Asscciation one day last week, and producing a “‘Blue Letter” sent his parent a day or two before, remarked: “Paw can’t pay that account now.” “Why not?” asked Mr. Buckley. ‘’Cause he can’t,” exclaimed the youth. ‘But I want to know why,” said the man of stoves and hardware. ‘‘I have to pay my bills when they come due, andif your father can’t pay me, I want to know the reason why?” “Well,” drawled the young man, “Tl tell you why Paw can*% pay you now—he got more’n a dozen of them Blue Letters yesterday.” AMONG THE TRADE. GRAND RAPIDS GOSSIP. - Albert Bosma succeeds Bosma & Patter- son in the grocery business at 354 Plainfield avenue. The office of the Bradstreet Co. will be removed to the second floor of the new Widdicomb block this week. E. F. Averill, formerly in the grocery business at 200 West Bridge street, has moved his stock to 232, one of the stores in the new block which he has just com- pleted. The report that Putnam & Brooks had leased one of the stories of the new Blod- gett block, on South Ionia street, is pro- nounced as too previous by the senior mem- ber of the firm. J. F. Slooter and F. B. Slooter have formed a copartnership under the firm name of Slooter Bros., and purchased the broom ‘business of G. A. Gould at 163 North Divis- ion street. THE TRADESMAN has it on undoubted aurhority that a syndicate headed by Alfred Broad, of Ionia, has purchased the tract of land at the intersection of the Michigan Central and the G. R. & I. Railways, form- erly occupied by the Nagel slaughter house, and wil] erect thereon suitable buildings for stock yard purposes, including a first-class abattior. The business will be conducted on a large scale, somewhat after the Chi- cago manner, the intention being to slaugh- ter a sufficient number of cattle to supply the dressed beef trade of Northern Michi- gan. AROUND THE STATE. Ypsilanti—J. H. Sanford, grocer, has as- signed. Seney—C. H. Bates, grocer, is about clos- ing out. Jackson—Brenk & Feldher, tailors, have dissolved. Albion—W. B. Crane will shortly open a dry goods store. East Jordan—C. G. Lewis, clothing deal- er, has assigned. Manchester—W. H. Pottle, dry goods deal- er, is about selling out. Ovid—A. D. Treat & Co., dry goods and groceries, have assigned. Lansing—Chas. A. Seely succeeds J. W. & A. D. Hogadorn, druggists. Ishpeming—F. B. Wasley succeeds Was- ley & Uren in general trade. Cheboygan—Swift’s new ready for business by April. East Saginaw—Palmer & Coy, wholesale confectioners, have sold out. Clarkston— Edward D. Urch Howe & Urch in general trade. Alpena—J. M. Blakeley, grocer, has been closed under chattel mortgage. Northport—Kehl Bros. succeed Putnam & Kehl Bros. in general trade. Sand Lake—C. E. Tucker succeeds C. J. W. Bolton in the meat business. tiga—Dreher, Corbit & Co. succeed J. J. J. Dreher & Co. in general trade. Adrian—M. Brezee succeeds Symonds in the grocery business. Bie Rapids—Smith Bros. have sold their grocery stock to Buskirk & Engel. Gaafschap—C. J. Lokker has_ retired from the firm of P. Mulder & Co. Schooleraft—G. H. Phillips & Co., gro- cers, are succeeded by Wm. McLeod. Nottawa—J. W. Schermerhorn, general dealer, has been closed on attachment. Whitehall—Klett & Carleton succeed Knudsen & Klett in the meat business. Detroit—W. & J. Sparling succeed Geo. Peck & Go. in the dry goods business. Big Rapids—S. S. Wilcox & Co. succeed S. 8. Wilcox in the hardware business. Jackson—Warren & Dodge, hardware dealers, have dissolved, each continuing. Riverdall—F. Hudson has sold his drug stock to Dr. O. O. Osburn, of Elm Hall. Omena—Keys & Litney, general dealers, have dissolved, Henry Litney continuing. East Saginaw—A. R. Moeller succeeds Meeller & Youmans in the drug business. May—F. J. Hopkins & Co., hardware dealers, have sold out to Chas. E. Brown. Saranac—Shuart & Moore have bought the grocery stock of Frank P. Gromman. Flint—Hoyt & Glynn, proprietors of a 99 cent store, are succeeded by Glynn Bros. Jackson—E. R. Warner succeeds M. S. Hitchcock & Co. in the hardware business. Detroit—Geo. Peck & Co., dry goods dealers, are succeeded by W. & J. Sparling. Kalkaska—Pipp Bros. & Martindale will build a brick store as soon as spring opens. Elm Hall—Dr. O. O. Osburn has sold his grocery stock to J. Glass, his former part- ner. Belding—J. & W. F. Bucker, general dealers, have dissolved, W. F. Buecker suc- ceeding. New Buffalo—G. Gerdes has bought out John Evarts & Co., grocers and dry goods dealers. Chelsea—Geo. A. Begole succeeds Begole & Morton in the boot and shoe and grocery business. Detroit—W. E. Barker & Co. succeed Mills, Barker & Barker in the furniture business. Manistique—Stephen Bedford succeed Bedford & Buckley, dealers in stone, lime and plaster. Luther—The Luther Chemical and Lum- ber Co. has sold its store to a Detroit man named Miner. Minden City—E. A. Cress succeeds W. A. Badeau & Co. in the furniture and gro- cery business. Romulus—Roswell Raymond succeeds N. W. Pearson in the grocery, dry goods and hardware business. mill will be succeeds Gilkey & Bridgeton—Robert Shiffert hasbought the general stock of Henry Harding and will continue the business. Adrian—Mrs. T. Voorhees has sold her hat, cap and furnishing goods stock to W. B. & N. W. Voorhees. Minden City—-Geo. Wade has bought out the agricultural implement and grain busi- ness of Geo. McDonald. Stanton—H. E. Stevenson, formerly of lonia, has purchased a half interest in the F. Epley grocery stock. Jackson—Warner & Dodge are succeeded by Geo. A. W. Dodge in the wholesale and retail hardware business. Detroit—Sinclair, Evans & Elliott is the firm name of the new house made up of the surviving partners of B. F. Farrington & Co. and Evans & Walker. Coldwater—L. A. Walsworth succeeds Walsworth & Keep in the hardware and ag- ricultural implement business. Carsonville—Smith & Harvey are suc- ceeded in the clothing business by Graham & Davereaux, but retain their drug stock. Three Rivers—Schoch & Griffiths, dealers in hardware and agricultural implements, have dissolved, John Griffiths sneceeding. Kalkaska —Noteware & Beebe, Goodrich & Son, Haynes & Harrington and N. P. Munyon will erect store buildings next sum- mer. Owosso—About half the grocers, drug- gists and hardware dealers have agreed to close their doors .at 8 p. m., Saturdays ex- cepted. White Cloud—Cole & Judson, of Big Rapids, are starting a branch hardware store here. Most of the stock consists of lumbermen’s supplies. Kalkaska—J. N. Morgan & Co. have bought the grocery and crockery stock of J. D. Clark and will remove their present stock to that location. Port Huron—The Detroit White Lead Works has bid in the bankrupt stock of Gray & Durkee at $100, subject to chat- tel mortgages aggregating $6,000. Saginaw—F. G. Newell and W. R. Rob- inson have been admitted to partnership in the firm of E, C. Newell & Co., stationers. The firm style remains the same. Ionia—E. G. Hunt, the bankrupt grocer, has settled with one of his creditors on the basis of 28 per cent., and a couple of dozen other creditors would jump at the chance of settling at half that figure. Manistee—The J. E. Somerville failure looks worse and worse. It is understood that he will offer 20 per cent., and in the event of such an offer Somerville will un- doubtedly be able to buy the accounts of every creditor. Cheboygan—Assignee Shepherd has sold the boot and shoe stock of A. W. Westgate & Sons to Flora & Barnes for $3,226. Mr. Flora is from Mason and Mr. Barnes is from Stanton. The latter will devote his entire time to the business and Mr. Flora will spend a portion of his time here. Good Harbor—M. A. Johnson & Co.’s store and general stock burned to the ground on the 5th. The losses aggregate $8,000, the property being covered with $5,000 insurance. Business was resumed three days atter the fire in an old barn, im- provised for the occasion, and as soon as the weather moderates, anew two-story build- ing, 28x77 feet in dimensions, will be erected. MANUFACTURING MATTERS. Kalkaska—Millard & Kichards’ hoop fac- tory has started up. Alba—The handle factory has been thor- oughly repaired and has started up again. Lowell—The Star Cutter Co. succeed the Lowell Manufacturing Co. in the manufac- tuee of buggy boxes and cutters. Traverse City—Barrel-heading machinery will be added to the equipment of the saw- mill of the Elmwood Manufacturing Co. STRAY FACTS. Elk Rapids—Counterfeit silver dollars are in circulation. St. Louis—N. S. Enders succeeds Theo. Hagan, saloonist. Minden City—R. Lamont, sold out to Geo. Rice. i Ithaca—Edwards & Felley succeed W. H. Toms in the saloon business. Ionia—Jewell & Congdon are succeeded by Congdon & Dix in the hotel business. Chase—F. T. Boughton & Co. have run their band mill all winter, night and day. Macon—W. P. Cotton, druggist and cigar manufacturer, has sold out to E. L. Bur- dett. Niles—There is a walnut’ board here twenty-four feet long and thirty-two inches wide. Kalkaska—The Kidder House has been opened to the public under the management Will Nichols. Oscoda—Chas. Pack has purchased 40,- 000,000 white pine and Norway timber on the Au Sable river. Menominee—The Ludington, Wells & VanSchaick Co. is building two dry kilns near its planing mill. Sturgis—G. D. G. Thurston is succeeded in the agricultural implement business by Wilson & Shipman. Hubbardston—Campbell & Sill have bought out the agricultural implement busi- ness of B. Redner & Co. Cheboygan—W. S. Smith and Amos Gal- braith will build a sawmill with a daily ca- pacity of about 60,000 feet. East Jordan—A. E. Pickard and E,. A. H. Cole have formed acopartnership under the style of Pickard & Cole and engaged in the sewing machine business. East Saginaw—Alger, Smith & Co., of Detroit, have purchased from Col. A. T. Bliss, for $101,000, a tract of pine land in tinner, has Alcona county, estimated to cut 16,000,000 feet. This is a portion of the original Heather estate. East Jordan—Glenn & Porter have leased the Meach mill and will run both mills this summer, using the Meach mill for cutting cedar.ties and shingles. They are putting in a shingle mill and will commence sawing hard wood next week. Big Rapids—E. Cannon has bought the interest of Geo. Gray in the lumber firm of Gray & Shipman, operating at Turnbull's Siding. The new firm name is Cannon & Shipman. They have a large contract for cutting oak lumber for L. S. Baker. Holland—The News of last week gives an exhaustive general review of Holland’s building growth for the last year and claims in its effort no padding or exaggeration of figures. It places the amount expended in the erection of residences and other build- ings at $151,250. Most of these buildings are of modern architectural construction. Manufacturing and trade figure up $2,000,- 000. It claims that in point of location, commercial position, and facilities for ship- ment both by rail and water, this city has few equals for manufactories. Taken as a whole, Holland ean be said to be in a most prosperous condition, and if the signs of the times fail not, look out for a boom dur- ing the next two years. The city has gained prominence on account of Ottawa Beach and Macatawa Park. It is estimated that 35,000 people visited thee resorts last year. Chicago parties have just purchased land on the south side of Macatawa Bay for a grand Chicago resort. The article also speaks of Hope College and its educational advantages. Our merchants wants furnaces built here to use our bog ore deposit, and claim that Holland has, by far, the best stone quarries in the State, and equal to the Berea stone, very easy to work and can be shipped by rail or water in any direction at little cost, as the quarries are on C. & W. M. road on the banks of Black River. The outlook for 1887 indicates $250,000 worth of new buildings. Among those who will erect business blocks, it mentions Q. Brey- man, F. E. Sutton, R. Kanters and H. Boone. Another tannery, worth $25,000, R. E. Werkman’s fanning mill, a school desk factory, 60x100, four stories, solid brick and stone and a_ large college building will go up in different parts of the town. aie Miscellaneous Dairy Notes. Mann & Weston expect to have their new creamery at Albion in operation by March 1. The business men of Tustin are consider- ing the project of establishing a creamery at that place. The Decatur Manufacturing Co. poses to increase its capacity so as to turn out three times as many butter tubs this year as ever before. The Watson Cheese Co., at Watson, has decided to buy a new engine and boiler and add a creamery outfit, making both butter and cheese hereafter. The required amount of stock, $6,500, to establish a creamery at Lakeview has been subscribed, which’ assures the citizens of that burg an establishment of that kind. Big Rapids Current: One of the many new enterprises talked of in Big Rapids is the establishment of a creamery by a stock company of farmers, $5,000 of the neces- sary capital having already been promised. An enquirer asks THE TRADESMAN the name of the pioneer creamery of Michigan. The first butter factory established in the State was by Loyster & Son, who embark- ed in the creamery business at Hudson six years ago. F. E. Pickett has been re-elected Sales- man, Secretary and Treasurer of the Cold- spring cheese factory, at Hillards. All the patrons are well pleased with the results of last season’s work and the prospects are good for a large increase in the milk the coming season. Hilton Bros. & Co. writes THE TRADEs- MAN as follows from Lowell: We have just bought the creamery of the Lowell Cream- ery Co. and shall manufacture for our own trade in Boston. We shall gather the cream on what is known as the test system and shall run all the year ’round. We own three creameries in Iowa, one each at Jama, Belle Plain and Beaman, employ forty teams and about fifteen or twenty men in the creameries. We made 6,000 pounds per day last summer, collecting cream over a territory eighteen miles wide and fifty long. This is an earnest of what we mean to do in Michigan. —— i Oo > The Gripsack Brigade. pro- W. D. Downey, representing Reid, Mur- dock & Fischer, of Chicago, was in town Monday. M. B. Field, representing W. F. Me- Laughlin & Co., of Chicago, is working the retail trade of Grand Rapids at present. C. Crawford, the ‘‘kid” traveler, has pur- chased his Herbert Blanchard residence at 161 Paris avenue and is already in posses- sion of same. A. F. Peake, State agent for D. B. De- Land & Co., and A. A. Howard, State agent for the Merrick Thread Co., climbed the stairs leading to Tuk TRADESMAN Office Monday. John W. Simmons, formerly engaged in the grocery business, has gone on the road for the Grand Rapids Soap Co., taking the Northern division of the G. R. & I. as his territory. Geo. F. Owen wishes it distinetly under- stood that he is not: the Geo. B. Owen who is suing for a divorce. Geo. F. says he has no use for a divorce since he got out his patent marriage certificate. VISITING BUYERS. The following retail dealers have visited | the market during the past week and placed orders withthe various houses: H. Barry, Ravenna. Geo. Gokey, Weat Olive. K. A. Hastings, Sparta. R. D. McNaughton, Coopersville. Altred Broad, Ionia. Henry Henkel, Howard City. Frank Friedrich, Traverse City. | 8. Sheldon, Pierson. E. C. Watkins, Ionia. H. T. Johnson, Saranac. A. Shook, Coral. F. L. Blake, Irving. H, Harding, Bridgeton. J. Bartz, North Dorr. C. Bergin, Lowell. J. Riley, Dorr. S. A. Bush, Lowell. W.R. Young, Middleville. W.J. Roche, Lake City. 7e0. A. Sage, Rockford. C. McCarty, Lowell. G. W. Burt, Ionia. I. A. Mitchell, Loweli. C. F. Williams, Caledonia. Robert Armstrong, D. M. McClellan & Co, | Reed City. F. A, Green & Co., Marquette. Ed. Roys, Roys Bros., Coral. L. D* Stark, with Geo. P. Stark, Cascade. Fred Morley, Morley Bros., Cedar Springs. | L.¥. Davoll, Boyne Falls. Wm. Graham, Newaygo. Herman Thompson, Canada Coruers. C. W. Armstrong, Bowen's Mill. Chas. Cole, Cole & Chapel, Ada. Robert Shiffert, Bridgeton. A. D. Martin, Otia. Dave Holmes, West Michigan Lumber Co., Woodville. L. K. Gibbs, Gibbs Bros., Mayfield. W.S. Johnson, W. S. Johnson & Co., Sutton’s ay. W.S. Johnsen, M. A. Johnson & Co., Good Harbor. Victor Roussin, Ludington. Paul P. Morgan, Monroe. G. W. Noble, Buchanan. J. V. Crandall & Son, Sand Lake. A. A. Weeks, Grattan. M. J. Howard, Englishville. R. A. Hastings, Sparta. J.C. Benbow, Cannonsburg. J. M. Spore, Roekford. John J. Otis, Antrim. Geo. W. Beaman, East Jordan. N, B. Blain, Lowell. C. W. Sutton, French & Sutton, East Jordan. M. B. Gascoigne, Big Rapids. John 8. Cross, Bangor. M. A. Berridge, Greenville. A. Broad, Ionia, Geo. H. Reader, Reader Bros., Scottsville. Loren Day, Grandville. Chas. W. Peters, Bangor. Henry Harding, Bridgeton. H. B. trish, Lisbon. D. Reeder, Lake City. Frank Hamilton, Hamilton & Milliken, Trav- erse City. Mrs. J. Debri, Byron Center. Wm. Vermeulen, Beaver Dam. L. A Paine, Englishville. Velzy Bros., Lamont. M. Heyboer & Bro., Drenthe. 0. F. & W. P.Conkin, Ravenna. A. L. Power, Kent City. John Smith, Ada. Den Herder & Tanis, Vriesland. M. M. Robson, Berlin. | Jas. E. Bevins, Tustin. L. Mauer, Fisher. J. Raymond, Berlin. Geo. Carrington, Trent. A. M. Church, Alpine. W.W. Woodhams, Plainwell. Walling Bros., Lamont. Neal MeMillan, Rockford. O. W. Messenger, Spring Lake. J. F. Hacker. Corinth. J.N. Wait, Hudsonville. O. Naragang & Son, Byron Center. Nagler & Beeler, Caledonia. S. Stark, Allendale. A. & L. M. Wolff. Hudsonville. Gus Begman. Bauer. Eli Runnels, Corning. Adam Newell, Burnip’s Corners. 8S. D. Thompson, Newaygo. N. Bouma, Fisher. John Giles & Co., Lowell. E. M. Reed, Coopersville. H. De Kline, Jamestown. Jas, Colby, Rockford. Hoag & Judson, Cannonsburg. ——- ti ->-@-<——________. Purely Personal. Thomas Torrence is in charge of H. Leonards & Sons’ braneh store at Green- ville. LL. L. Loveridge has been entertaining his brother, H. C. Loveridge, a rising lawyer of Coldwater. C. W. Sutton, Secretary of the East Jor- dan and South Arm Business Men’s Asso- ciation, was in town last week. Frank Inglis, the Detroit pharmacist, was in town acouple of days last week in the interest of his manufacturing depart- ment. Frank Freidrich, the Traverse City boot and shoe dealer, is in town to-day, on his way home from an extended trip through the copper and iron regions of the Upper Peninsula. Victor Roussin, the Ludington druggist, has been in town several days with his wife, spending the first end of their honeymoon. The happy event occurrey last Wednesday, Miss McElroy being the fortunate bride. Frank E. Leonard returned from New York last Tuesday and left on Wednesday for the same place, whence he sails in a week or ten days for London, where he will remain about a month, buying goods for this market. Dr. Geo. W. Crouter, of Charlevoix, was in town from Friday until Monday, re- newing old acquaintances and making many new ones. He was in Muskegon last week as a delegate to the Grand Encampment, I. 0. O. F., and is in Jackson this week in at- tendance on the Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., in the capacity of Grand Conductor. ———--_>-4 a Luther Waking Up on the Organization | Question. LuTHER,-Feb. 9, 1887. BE, A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Srr—Our Association seems to | be on the decline. I have been talking to some of our best members about getting you to come and deliver an address to the business men, and they wish me to write and ascertain what the expense would be. T see by the papers that you frequently at- | tend such meetings and if you ean come here, please let me know about when you can, setting the time far enough ahead that I may have time to write again, also the expense. All seem to be in favor of joining the State Association, but it seems impossible to get enough together to do anything, ow- ing to lack of interest. Yours truly J. M. Verity, See’y. —_————<2>- -6 < Henry C. ‘Ward, lumberman. Kalkaska: “Your paper is a good one for merchants to subscribe for.” COOPERAGE. EXPANSIVE BITS. D. Quay & Co. quote as follows. f. 0. b, Bailey: ; Clar’s, small, $18 00; large, $26 00. dis 20 nical: Ives’, 1, $18 00; 2, #24 00; 3, $30 00. dis 25 Red oak flour bbl. staves..... cian @ 623 FILES—New List. ee Oe @ 525 American File Association List...... dia 60&10 White oak tce staves, s’d and j’ t.M ee rE Be ae ec, dis 60&10 White oak pork bbl.“ M @18 00) New American............... ........ dis 60&10 Produce barrel staves.... .. .... M Mae eh os cbs duc cece --dis 60&10 Tight bbl, and h’ds to matech.....M ya ea a dis 55a10 ‘ : ; HEADS. a @2 He lle we encee Wigane........ <5... ..c., dis Sue 5 “jerce heads, square.......... RM @20 00 20N : Went oo ‘eM @18 00| Nos. 16to2, “Sand 24 2oand 2, 2T 28 Produce barrel, set... ........4... ottna 2° "=o a 6b POUT ae eet cntneeen es @ 4% Discount, Juniata 50@10, Charcoal 60. Cull WOOG N@AGINg... 4.2... .cc.40:. @® 3%! GAUGES. HOOPS. | lew 2 an ‘vel Co.’s ig BA) White oak and hickory tee, 8f’t. M 19 co@1z 09 | SU#Mey Rule and p> pasha a ” White oak and hickory “ 7%4f’t.M 9 00@11 00 | Maydole & Co.'s. ee dis 95 Hickory flour bbl................ M 6 00@ 7 00) Kip's habe "dis oF Ag rou oo. focus c ca M 5 50@ 6 09 al Bigg Ne eae "dis 0 Ash, fiat racked, 644 f’t........... M 3 50@ 4 50) Mason’s Solid Cast Steel....__.|.|"|""30 c list 50 Coiled elm........ ee 5 W@ 8 66 Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel, Hand. .30 ¢ 40&10 ILS. HANGERS. Spring & Lindley quote as follows: . * White oak, pork, haad WHGGG. ......5: 1 00@1 05 | teen eel » Wood ae oe “lard tierces, hand made...1 J5@1 25) Kidder, wood track.......0 1201777’ ai “0m ' 40 Beef and lard, % bbls., a HG 0 ° wigs 0 0 : Custom, one head eds we cuedal waite as a Wal 10 Gee Caskets... dis 60 BNE onsen Kcr eendansenssacaerennaesags =a wee per doz, net, 2 50 MO ie ck a cece cee 30 Serew Hook and Strap, to 12 in. 14 DO ia ce eek ccecs 2, 3% WOODENWARE, | § Screw nook _ Eye, a ddeeedaiacs net 10% r r~| Screw Hook and Bye %.............. net 8% come aoe a ‘ ee ee 4 “3 Screw Hook and Eye %4 Wes cade ce ucus net i% Standard Tubs, No. 3.... .................,.3 75| Setew Hook and Eye, %............. nee 6% Standard Pails, twohoop.................... 1 35| Strap and T...... 2... eee eee eee. dis 65 Standard Pails, three hoop.................. 1 60 HOLLOW WARE. Wate, VOUT WOOK ooo ooo ccc ce ccc 4 OO) BEMM DO Til WAT. ... 5.5 ccc cece cance. 86 Maple. Bowls, assorted sizes.......... 1.11. 2 00} Japanned Tin Ware..................4.. 25 I MIN oes oooccac ccc al, @ GO| Granite Iron Ware... ....c ccc oc ccc ccccc: 25 ee Ce 1 6 HOES. RU eu CD ieee ai ia csr cuccences $11 00, dis 60 MOURLO, MAMNOME oe occ cele lc ec cl BONE SEO He hs ohne goede css ccncccseces Il 50, dis 60 MNOS POUNOOIE cio. ive essa cece cd saus MeN MH ooo ooo os occ once cuca. 12 00, dis 60 WEE ON ocd ok ele cuiec lil ccc, 66 KNOBS—NEW LIST. De oa 1 00| Door, mineral, jap. trimmings....... dis 60 Wren oes BONG. 8 oo occ ices cc ck 1 74} Door, porcelain, jap. trimmings........ 60 Wannboards, double. ....... 2.6.6.6. cous 2 25) Door, porcelain, plated trimmings..... 60 BASKETS Door, porcelain, trimmings............. 0 SON MONEE cog oie cece cue sk, 40} Drawer and Shutter, porcelain...... dis 70 Meenel, Merrow HANd..................0..... 1 6} Picture, H. L. Judd & Co.’s.. ...... 40&10 MBO), WIG DAN. coco. cc ecu c eee cscs. eee. "dis 45 Clothes, eee Oc, 3 50 LOC KS—-pOOR. MNOTHOG BOUOS, NOB. oo. oc co oc cobs ce elec as 4 25) Russell & Irwin Mfg. Co.'s new list..dis 60 ee ls 5 00| Mallory, Wheeler & Co.’s..... Mec dueel dis 60 CHOEMOM, WHO IROL Doo oo ooe vc cc cece ca cece. Dept ee 2... ce c,. dis 60 Clothes, Le GS OT Re ig vc ce chcks vce eccc ca, dis 60 ClOUnOs, WiHOW NO,&..... oo... + ccc cccce secs 7 50 LEVELS. Ww ater TUR Oia ioe s ee ce 3 %5| Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s............. dis 70 Satin... |, bide sds 2 85 MATTOCKS. ek io Be Ogee kids, $16 00 dis 60 > 7 NN ook anne ccs bocce ..--. 915 00 dis 60 HARDWOOD LUMBER. TT $18 50 dis 20 & 10 , 7a ely ra factories here pay as follows MAULS. or dry stoce Sperry & ('o.’«. Pos ‘ %, ig f Basswood, log-run................... 2 00@14 00 | “P°TTY manres beso oy oe = & MI POI cons on a5 cc nes cots 15 00@18 00} Coffee, I ising secs cxnn os cae dis 40 Birch, OSS eee @25 00} Cotree, P.S.&W. Mfe. Co.’s Maileables dis 40 Hiaok Ash, lom-run...............c0s. @13 00} Coffee, | aha 8, Ferry & Gavaee dis 40 Cherry, log-run Aas ee deena e ences ces 25 00@35 00 Cofee: Miternneg...................... dis 25 Cherry Nos.) and 2..........6. 5666. 45 C0@50 00 a a a eel @10 00| . . MOLASSES GATES, Maple, log-ran.................. ... 12 00@14 00} Stebbin’s Pattern .................... dis 60&10 Maple, soft, log-run................. 11 00@13 00| Stebbin’s Genuine...... jet edeescueecs dis 60&10 Manie, Nos. land?................... @20 00| Enterprise, self-measuring.......... dis 25 Maple, clear, flooring................ @25 00 NAILS—IRON. Maple, white, selected............... @25 09 Common, Bra and Fencing. Red Oak, log-run...............00000. @18 00| 10d to 60d..... 2... eee eee B keg $2 40 Red Oak, Nos. 1 and 2........... noes BO Ce OE NIE OR NN go ocac nc ccctacescccccess 25 Red Oak, quarter sawed............ 26 00@30 00} 6dand 7d aAdv....... 1... eee eee eee eee 0) Red Oak, No. 1,step plank.......... pS eee 75 Walnut, log-run oe PT 1 50 Walnut, ata: UU Gis OD | SA EO BAVANCO,. 0... occ esses cs cece ec ccs 3 00 Walnuts, we. Gee Ot COAG MOTI, GOV. ow... o.oo ccs cece cece ees 1 75 Grey Elm, log-run..............0.... @13 00| Finishing t 10d (Sd bd 4d White Ash, log-run..... succes causes 14 00@16 00; Size—inches § 3 2% 1% Whitewood, log-run..........2.2.07 @23 00| Adv. ® keg $125 1 50 175 200 White Oak, log-run.................. @17 00| Steel Nails—2 65. esiaaia LERS. ae . Zinc or tin, Chase’s Patent.............. dis60&i0 COAL AND BUILDING MATERIALS, Zinc, with brass bottom............. ..dis A. B. Knowlson quotes as follows: MN ON ok ood ciccc cen ccccue dis 50 Ohio White Lime, per bbl............. DO ono ss cae cena sccsasce per gross, $12 net Ohio White Lime, car lots............. po ee ee 50&10 Louisville Cement, per bbl............ 1 30 PLANES. Akron Cement per bbi................ : 30 Pa i. a ? Bre‘talo Cement, per, nL 1 90| Olio Tool Co.'s, fancy... ............665. dis 15 Car lots ee 1 05 5@1 10| Sciota WO cg. dis 25 Plastering hair, per bu................ 25@ 30} Sandusky Tool Co.’s, fancy. .dis 15 Sindeo Wer bbl 0... 1 wh) Hence, Mretquality................0.0.... dis 20 Land plaster, per ton.................. 3 50| Stanley Rule and Level Co.'s, wood... .dis20&10 Land plaster, car lots.................. 2 50 PANS. Wire PIO, OOF Mo. oe coca cack ccceckc cg. $25 @' WON AGO ice ck, dis 50&10 Wire O89, DOO WO s sci ccsc sec cake cass 3 00} Common, polished................. ... dis60&10 COAL. Pa SE ‘8 b G Anthracite, egg and grate, car lots..$5 75@6 00 _— RIVETS. : Anthracite, stove and nut, car lots.. 6 00@6 25| Tron and Tinned....................2. dis 60 COMNOU, ORE TOKE. 6... ccc ssc cscs ee bas @6 00} Copper Rivets and Burs............. dis 60 Ohio Lump, ONe 1008 a ose 3 10@3 25 PATENT FLANISAED IRON. Biossburg or Cumberland, car lots.. 4 50@5 00} 4" Wood's patent planished, Nos. 24 to 27 10 Portiand Cament...... 06.0.2 ck. 5, 3 50@4 00} “B” Wood's pat. planished, Nos. 25 to27 2 bardware. These prices are for cash buyers, who pay promptly and buy in full packages. AUGERS AND BITS. Tves’, old Style bee dudes en Oeics ca eee sske dis 60 DG Oe dis 60 Do a ee dis 60 oe dis 60 a cc dis 60 i ie livelec elas dis 40 Jennings’, genuine................ eee G8 25 Tonntens” G EIOMRIO, occ ee Lascause dis50&10 BALANCES. POOe ia bauaces dis 40 BARROWS. TRO ee $ 14 00 OPORO oie cad. s. a a ee net 35 00 BELLS, ee ia dis $ 60&10&10 Oe ee dis 60&10 oO ae dis 30815 Le a dis 25 Hor, sareent. dis 60&10 BOLTS. A dis $ 40 CBMTIORO TOW 118t. oo. 8 oc coc ce cc ccc dis 76&10 dO OE ae dis 30&10 MN NOG ge eee. ec, dis 70&10 Wrought Barrel Bolts..... Wek ees aa. dis 60&10 Cast Barrel Bolts.... 0.2 ..6.0005 sce. dis 60&10 Cast Barrel, brass knobs............. dis 60 Cast Square Spring......:............ dis 60 Cape Cote ogi. dis 60&10 Wrought Barrel, brass knob......... dis 60&10 Wrought Square Edd! Geena cso eacace.. i 60&10 Wrought Sunk Flush................. dis 60 Wrought Bronze and Plated Knob Flush Desc ds see b deca kecaecs ee el dis 60&10 BUCO 0 dis 60&10 BRACES. Re dis $ 40 OR ea dis 50&10 ON ec as ree ce dis 50 A PO ee dis net BUCKETS NE I ies ica ie siecici icc. $ 3 50 WO Oe 4 00 - * BUTTS, CAS’. Cast Loose Pin, figured............... dis T0&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 Pin: ...........0... dis 60&10 Wrought Loose Pin, acorntip........ dis 60& 5 Wrought Loose Pin, japanned........ dis 60& 5 Wrought Loose Pin, japanned, silver MO oe es ibaa ees aces ocavis, dis 60& 5 Wrounnt PR seeks c ic esas cece dis 10&60 Wrought Inside Blind................ dis 10&60 FeO aG FIP eo bis ck coe c a, dis 75 ME ON ool cidccckcase ccs. ..dis 80 BR Ps isk ccck cee coahcce. dis 80 Pe, OCOD ec ccc ccc ec uiak, dis 70 CAPS. go) A Ee ie per m$ S Hick’ We ieee ieee ce eevee cia ea ce 38 ian ee Leesa sac aie ey ccke ceaie ds. 60 CATRIDGES. Rim Fire, U. M.C. & Winchester new list50&10 Rim Fire, United States................ dish0V&10 CO PO i aici dis30&10 CHISELS. 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American, ali kinds..................dia 60 OS er 60 deat, ID i” dis 60 We os ice icc ccacucs dis 60 MT BAR I oo ocd cn dace cdcccacc dis 50 Pa nl ee a dis 5O Common and Patent Brads.......... dis 50 Hungarian Nails and Miners’ Tacks.dis 50 Trunk and Clout Nails................ dis 50 Tinned Trunk and Clout Nails....... dis 45 Leathered Carpet Tacks............. dis 35 TINNER’S SOLDER. eS ook occ cceicescccce 12 5 Market Half-and-half............. .... 16 00 Strictly Half-and-half...............0c- 17 50 TIN PLATES. Cards for Charcoals, $6 75. 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Oneida Community, Haw ley & Norton’s. .60&10 Hotchkiss’ Bea 4d di vnckib cuccscesdas BUX 10s Me WE WE CO oii cdo ods chow cceeas 60&10» Bl I ook ioe cds ccucuvel.. 18e ® doz RR Ig oon od os ok ce bocce deeds $1 50 B doz WIRE, WER OOS se cio c a ccc cdncccucese dis 67% AuMOOGIOG MAPMOC, so 5.56 inns. cccccss dis 70 CTO PEMPNOE Soa oo ci co sc ccceccccces dis 62% WUE TUE oo oi ec ccc dis 55 seg a ee dis 62% MATIN PRON, onc k ccc cccccecacedace Bb ga gE ee ee ee RB ib 8% Coppered Spring Steel............ dis 40@40&10 SESE TAD COOL. ooo bons a ccc cence dis 60 Wr ooo kc cc os cn chaeeedace Db o% Barbed Fence, MRWMRIINOG, , oc cictkics ica, MING od ne eacdcesesciacsn Big ON oa hoc ae coc on ck cb ck accents new list net WON oe loca g baila dcadaleveccs cas, new list net WIRE caoops. NO re adc dsc ens dis T0&10&10 MO ici s ons echt bcs oi dis 70&10&10 DO oi oie ii erie belive asus dis T0&10&10 Gate Hooks and Eyes............ dis 70&10&19 WRENCHES. Baxter’s Adjustable, nickeled.......... ° Coe’ i) Genuine has os £44 04 cess bd tecnats dis 60 Coe’s Patent Agricultural, wrought, dis 75&10 Coe’s Patent, malleable............ dis T5&10&19 MISCELLANEOUS. PT ei 50 TO, CII oo voce vac ce td acces dis = POWs MO Bai oe ok cccdccceacccce, Casters, Bed and Plate............. dissose1osi0 PPAMIONG, AIMOTICON . .... oc... oni cca c cece Forks, hoes, rakes and all steel goods. éos10810 Copper Bottoms.............. ws wheyceas 23¢e iT The Michigan Tradesmal. 4 MERCANTILE JOURNAL, PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY. E. A. STOWE & BRO., Proprietors. Office in Eagle Building, 49 Lyon 8t., 3d Floor. Telephone No. 95, tkutered at the Postofice at Grand Rapids as Second-class Matter.) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1887. 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—Julins Schuster, Kalamazoo. Executive Committee—President, First Vice-President, Secretary, N. B. Blain and W. E. Kelsey. Committee on Prade Interests—Smith Barnes, 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. 8. Church, Sturgis; B. F. Emery, Grand Rapids; the Secretary. The following loca! associations have mostly been organized under the auspices of the Michigan Business Men's Association, and are auxiliory thereto: 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’sfAssociation. President, John Rodgers; Secretary, G. J. Noteware. Merchant’s Protective Ass’n of Big Rapids, President, N. H. Beebe; Secretary, A. 5. Hobart. Boyne City Business Men’s Association. President, R. R. Perkins; Secretary, F. M. Chase. Burr Oak Business 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. Casnovia, Bailey and Trent B, M. A. President, H. E. Hesseltine; Secretary, E. Farnham. 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, J. H. Tuttle; Secretary, H. G. Dozer. Coopersville Business Men’s Association, President, E. N. Parker; Secretary, 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. President, F. H. Thurston, Central Lake; Secretary, Geo. L. Thurston, Central Lake. Elk Rapids Business Men’s Protective As’n, President, J. J. McLaughlin; Secretary, C. L. Martin. Frankfort Business Men’s Association. President, Wm. Upton; Secretary, E. R. Chandler. Freeport Business Men’s Association. President, Foster Sisson; Sec’y, Arthur Cheseborough. Grand Haven Business Men’s 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; Secretary, E. J. Clark. Hastings Business Men’s Association. President, L. E. Stauffer; Secretary, J. A. VanArman. Holland Business Men’s Association. President, Jacob Van Putten; Secretary, A. Van Duren. Tonia Business Men’s 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. Kingsley Business Men’s Association. President’ C. H. Gamp; Secretary, Chas. E. Brewster. 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. Pool; Secretary, Jas. M. Verity. Lyons Business Men’s As’n, President, A. K. Roof; Secretary, D. A. Reynolds. Mancelona Business Men’s Association. President, W. E. Watson; Secretary, C. L. Bailey. Manistique Business Men’s Association. President, F. H. Thompson; Secretary, E. N. Orr. Manton’s Business Men’s Association, President, F. A. Jenison; Secretary, R. Fuller. Muir Business Men’s Association, President, L. Town; Secretary, Elmer Ely. Grocers’ Ass’n of the City of Muskegon. President, H. B. Fargo; Secretary, Wm. Peer. Merchant’s Union 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 Mevn’s As’n. President, C. H. Hunter; Secretary, Lester Cooley. Owosso Business Men’s Association, President, Jas. Osburn; Sec’y, 8. Lamfrom. Petoskey Business Men’s Association, President, Jas. Buckley; Secretary, A. C. Bowman. Plainwell Business Men’s Association. President, M. Bailey; Secretary, J. A. Sidle. Reed City Business Men’s Association. President, C. J. Fleischauer; Secretary, H.W. Hawkins. Rockford Business Men’s Association. President, Geo. A. Sage; Secretary, J. M. Spore. 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. South Boardman Business Men’s Ass’n. President, H. E.Hogan; Secretary, 8. E. Niehardt. So, Armand E. Jordan Business Meén’s As’n, Sparta Business Men’s Association, President, J. R. Harrison; Secretary, M. B. Nash. Sturgis Business Men’s Association. President, Henry 8. Church; Secretary, Wm. Jorn. Traverse City Business Men’s Association, President, Geo. E. Steele; Secretary, C. T. Lockwood. Tustin Business Men’s Association, President, G. A. Estes; Secretary, Geo. W. Bevins. Vermontville Business Men’s Association. President, W. H. Benedict; Seeretary, W. KE. Holt. 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; Secretary, W. B. Nicholson, Whitehall. Woodland Business Men’s Association. President, John Velte; Secretary, I. N. Harter. Grand Rapids Butchers’ Union, President, Joha Katz; Secretary, Chas. Velite. FRANKFORT IN LINE. Particulars of the Raid on that Town by a Traverse City Duo. TRAVERSE City, Feb. 5, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Srtr—In response to call, I visited Frankfort last evening in company with Geo. E. Steele, President of our local Associa- tion, and aided the business men in organ- izing what promises to be a live Associa- tion. Unfortunately, word did not reach them of our intention upon them until after our arrival, so they were illy prepared for a large meeting. We found, however, that cold waves and deep snow had not iu the “CANDER”’ Rubb. ¢ Fs J. DETTENTHALER, 1x17 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. BALL. Ordinary Rubber Boots always wear out first on least checked the interest which had been | growing there, for when the meeting was called to order by the temporary ehairman, Wm. Upton, nineteen men were there ready for action. Mr. Steele gave a pleasing ad- dress, outlining the work of his own Asso- ciation, suggesting many plans of action and advising his hearers to ‘‘pull together” in all matters of public and trade interests. The speaker said that the old idea of hurl- ing stones at our neighbor competitors, pro- voking rivalry and discord, was an explod- ed one; that it contained no essential part of business or commen sense. The social advantages were highly commended and other interesting features were touched up- on. At the conclusion of his remarks, which were listened to by an appreciative audience, I explained our collecting system. Then followed a_ general conversation. Frankfort men get to the bottom of a new system as easily they do to a mineral well— and, by the way, there is money in that well. Outlawed and stale accounts are no more oderiferous than the water from it, but the curative properties of this water rank on a.par with the transforming effect of this collection system on the professional delinquent. My companion, wishing to add another testimonial in its favor to the list, started for home with a jug full under cover. To return—after the reading of the constitution in general use, Mr. Chandler moved to organize a Business Men’s Asso- ciation: The constitution was then adopt- ed, after which the following names were enrolled for charter membership: Chas. Burmeister, W. H. Chambers, Fred Kern, E. R. Chandler, Wm. Upton, M. H. Wood- ward, J. H. Woodward, S. W. McIntosh, Geo. Woodward, F. H. Lentholtz, Frank L. Fuller, Isaac Voorheis, J. May, H. J. Lentholtz, A. Brewer, E. H. Bellows, L. A. Keifer, E. E. Woodward and F. R. Good- rich. Election of officers resulted as follows: President—Wm. Upton. Vice-President—A. Brewer. Secretary—E. R. Chandler. Treasury—J. H. Woodward. Executive Committee—-Wm. Upton, E. R. Chandler, J. H. Woodward, Fred Kern and M. H. Woodward. As many more are expected to join, the appointment of the Business Committee was deferred until the next meeting, which oc- curs on the 8th. Tie TRADESMAN was very highly com- mended by Mr. Kern and others and I hope you may send sample copies to those whose names appear on the list enclosed. Your absence was regretted and you wiil hardly be excused if you fail to visit Frankfort. They are a hospitable people. At the close of the meeting a vote of thanks was tendered us and the generous good feeling that prevailed made us ‘at home.” A wise selection of officers was made and I am sure that the Association will prosper and fall into line with the great and good work. They will join the State Association at the next meeting. South Frankfort and Benzonia will undoubtedly unite with them. Frankfort is an important point, the amount of lumbering there by F. W. Pal- mer & Co., Hall & Lincoln, the Crane Lum- ber Co., the Frankfort Lumber Co., Bellows Bros., Tuttle & Sons and others is estimated at nearly fifty million feet, besides many thousand cords of wood and bark. A railroad is now being extended into their many tracts of pine and before long Frankfort will be accessible by rail, in mid- winter even. With her harbor, mineral well, good hotels and delightful situation, she will be widely known. On our return through Benzonia, we called at Case & Hopkins’. They are interested in this work, and, from the general appear- ance of their stock, are doing a nice busi- ness. Benzonia is beautifully located. Yours truly, FRANK HAMILTON. ——_—_——-O-<————— ———— Boyne City Joins the State Body—After a Railroad. Boyne Ciry, Feb. 7, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Srr—I enclose you a postal note for $1.70, the same being the sum of ten cents per capita for seventeen members of our local Association. Please add us to the State roll. We are progressing finely and expect to receive several members yet from the ad- jacent villages. One of our business firms reports ‘‘heavy gains” from the use of the Blue Letters. We have hardly had time yet to get very many reports. Our business men are awakening to the general interests of the town and propose to see what can be done next summer in the improvement of the incoming roads. Two or three very im- portant roads are to be opened and others improved. The railroad now dbsorbs the attention of some of our business men and is the sub- ject of discussion on every four corners, by- ways and hedges. We find by actual sur- vey that the Michigan Central can be reach- ed easier from this point than any other on the lake and we propose to leave no stone unturned until we have the road. We can reach the Michigan Central at Vanderbilt by an easy grade and at a distance not to exceed eighteen miles and through some of the finest timber lands of Northern Michi- gan. Immense amounts of hard maple, beech, elm and basswood, also thousands of cords of hemlock bark, will be marketed over this road and cedar posts, ties and shingles in immense quantities. Yours truly, F. M. CuAsk, Sec’y. _——_—>-o-—— Hartford Ready to Organize. HARTFORD, Feb. 8, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Smr—I have been working among the business men and have found fifteen whom I think will join the Association and there are seven or eight more whom I have not yet seen. If youcan be in Hartford on Friday evening, I can furnish an audience of at least twenty business men to listen to your explanation of the benefits of an Association. Please let me hear from you, so that I will know for sure if you are coming. We will want to meet in the evening. Very respectfully, Frep F. ALLEN, the ball. The CANDEE Boots are double thick on the ball, and give DOUBLE WEAR, Most economical Rubber Boot in the market. Lasts-longer than any other boot and the ns PRICE NO HIGHER, Call and ex- JOBBER OF amine the goods, OYSTERS! FISH, AND GAME. Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. See Quotations in Another Column. SNOW-SHOVELS, SLEDS, FIRE-KINDLERS, FOR SALE BY CURTISS & DUNTON. L, M. CARY. CARY & LOVERIDCE, FOR SALE BY BE. 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. L. L. LOVERIDGE. Fire and Burelar Proof SAFES Combination and Time Locks, {1 Tonia Street, - Grand Rapids, Mich, HIRTH & KRAUSE, DEALERS IN tides, Furs -x« Tallow, Prompt returns made on Consignments. L118 Canal St., Granada Rapids. DO YOU WANT A ee Lon T tn uation HUH Hitt mi vt en _ s i Gr (| i l td If so, send for Catalogue and Price-List to S. HEYMAN & SON, 48 Canal St, Grand Rapids B AORS Tsay aes sok a fy = Yi \ BLANKBOY CEND ae aA St aA Oot AR > RINDGE, BERTSCH & CO,, MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES. 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No. 428, which this vear we send out in an illuminated cover. The Catalogue { is repiete with new engravinas of the choicest flowers and vegetables, many of which can only be & obtained from us: and contains, besides, 2 beautiful colored plates, and very ft! instructions on all garden werk. Altogether it is the best ever offered by us. and. we believe. is the most comniete# publication of its kind ever issued. Mailed on receint of 10 cents (in stamps), which may ue do. Please be sure to order Cataloaue by the number. “ ducted from first order. 60 38 & 37 a Nv TS Seamer BULKLEY, LEMON & HOOPS Importers and Wholesale Grocers. Sole Agents for Lautz Bros. & Co.’s Celebrated Soaps. Niagara Starch Co.’s Celebrated Starch. “Jolly Tar” Celebrated Plug Tobacco, dark and light. Jolly Time” Celebrated Fine Cut To- bacco. Dwinell, Hayward & Co.’s Roasted Coffees. Thomson & Taylor’s Magnolia Coffee. Warsaw Salt Co.'s Warsaw Sait. “ Benton” Tomatoes, Benton Harbor. “Van Camp” Tomatoes, Indianapolis. “Acme” Sugar Corn, Best in the World. In addition to a full line of staple groceries, we are the only house in Michigan which carries a complete assortment of fancy groceries and table delicacies. ‘Mail orders are especially solicited, which invariably secure the lowest prices and prompt shipment. Satisfaction guaranteed, 29, 27 aud 29 Lonia St.aud 51, 53, 55, 57 and 59 Island Sts, 7 Gortiand? Si,, & Grand Rapids, Mich. The Michigan Tradesman, | BUSINESS LAW. Brief Digests of Recent Decisions in Courts | of Last Resort. SURVIVING PARTNER. A surviving partner who purchases the interest of a deceased partner, and in the meantime has dealt with the property, is liable for profits until the purchase. So held by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the case of De Haven’s Appeal. KILLING STOCK. In the case of Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railway vs. Quick, the Supreme Court of Indiana lately held that a railway company in Indiana was not required to fence its track at stations and sidings where freight or passengers were received or dis- charged, and were not liable to pay for ani- mals which might wander on the track at such places and be killed without negli- gence on the part of the company. PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNT. Where the items of an account filed against an estate are claimed to arise out of a partnership between the claimant and the intestate, the stubs on the check-book in connection with the checks, showing that the plaintiff had received money on them, are properly admissible in connection with other evidence as tending to prove that the claimant’s demands are unsettled partner- Ship matters. BUSINESS CORPORATIONS. In the ease of St. Louis Carriage Manu- facturing Co. vs. Hilbert, the St. Louis Court of Appeals lately decided that busi- ness corporations in Missouri cannot ex- change their property too their wares for their capital stock so as to diminish or ‘re- tire the latter, and that such corporations are not estopped from treating contracts of that kind as illegal, unless where they have received the benefit of the consideration, and their setting up the illegality of the contract would work a fraud on the oppo- site party. CORPORATION—CHARTER—-SUBSCRIPTION. When a charter for a corporation has been obtained, a subscriber for stock con- tracts with reference to it, and the number of shares to be subscribed or the whole capital stock necessary to do the contem- plated business, constitutes an important element in the contract. If the amount fix- ed by the charter has not been subscribed, or, haying been subscribed, snbscriptions have been released so as to materially re- duce the erpital stock without the consent of the subscriber, his subscription will not be enforced against him, and this principle is applicable to the amount of capital stock fixed in the discretion of the company as a condition of the subscription. PROTECTION OF PASSENGERS. A railway company admitted certain “non-union” workmen to ride upon one of its trains, which was attacked by strikers who were incensed against the non-union men. One of the passengers upon the train, a judge of one of the appellate courts -of Illinois, sued the railray company on the ground that the allowing the ‘‘non- union” workmen to ride upon the train, thus rendering probable an attack upon the train and its passengers, was, under the circumstances, a violation by the company of its duty to the passengers and an act of negligence. The Supreme Court of Illinois decided in favor of the company, holding, in Chicago & Alton Railway vs. Pillsbury, that a railroad company is not required to exclude from its passengers non-union workmen who are the object of the hatred -of a mob lest the mob should board the train and injure the other passengers. —_— oo Laying Down the Law. From the Charlevoix Journal. We are told that there is some misunder- standing throughout the country as to the purpose and methods of the Business Men’s Association. The idea seems to prevail that if aman doesn’t pay up everything in full at once, he will be published to the world at large as a ‘‘dead-beat,” and some who are a jittle hard up just now are taking advantage of the misunderstanding, and de- nouncing the Association in no mild terms. In regard to the puiting of names on the delinquent list, rule 3, of the by-laws says: * * *% * * * % * Now, if a man who owes an honest debt ‘will let both these notiees go through his hands without making an effort to pay, or in some manner satisfying the claim, it : seems to us that he forfeits the considera- tion of the Association, courts the putting of his name on the delinquent list, and de- serves the unpleasant notoriety to follow the publication of his name as a delinquent. If amancan pay and will not it is only _justice to the dealer to warn him against allowing further credit. If aman is honest .and cannot pay at once he can generally sat- isfy the dealer and prevent the publication -of his name. ea Hubbardston Talking Organization. HvuBBARDSTON, Feb. 10, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sin—What steps are necessary to be taken to organize a Business Men’s As- | sociation? How long will it take to get it in working order and what is the probable expense of the same? Respectfully yours, L. W. Rosinson. |} R. J. Matthews, lumberman, Baldwin: appreciate THE TRADESMAN.” H. Walsh & Son, druggists, Holland: “‘We “ey . consider it the best trade paper published.” TO THE TROPICS. Mr. Barnes’ Impressions of Barbadoes at Christmas Tide. From the Grand Traverse Herald. Across three thousand miles of sea and land I send you Christmas greetings, and though your columns to those of my friends who may be interested in knowing some- thing of this little English world, 14x21 miles, covering 164 square miles, contain- ing 180,000 souls, or 1,085 to each square mile, where, inacompactly built town of 35,- 000 to 40,000 people, I sit in the costume of a July day, and consider the marvelous dif- ference between here and home. Here I look out upon the greenest of verdure in the rich fields of cane seven to eight feet high, sweet potatoes in luxurient growth, either in bloom—the blossom being like a beautiful morning glory with a white calix striped with purple and one-half the size of our morning glory—or else ripe and being dug, the cassava, sorrel, ete., in the line of plant and shrub—the tamarind, guava, lime, banyan, and bearded tree, and numbers of trees of the deepest green, with heads spreading 70 to 80 feet, so dense as to shut out every ray of sun. Birds are singing in the trees, cattle grazing—also goats, donkeys, horses—while their sable herdsmen stand watching to see that they do not encroach on the guinea-corn fields. Four-fifths of the people are barefooted. My first lines were sent from ‘‘Labelle Martinique,” with its quite too Frenchy sur- roundings and pungent odors, where a not infrequent death occurs from the bite of its local poisonous serpent—the bite being fatal beyond possible relief. Its Swiss tropical scenery and exceeding wealth of foliage and vine produce a picture most pleasing to the eye. We reluctantly sailed away from its pic- turesque shores, leaving the sister island of Nevis on our left, as we proceeded onward to Barbadoes, so named from its Spanish bearded tree, ‘‘Barba,” and ‘‘does” (two), meaning two or more with beards. This tree of the banyan variety has pendant ten- drils in masses four to ten inches ia width and two to twelve feet long, hanging like a beard from its principal limbs, in some cases sweeping the ground. As an evidence of the hostile history of St. Kitts, Martinique and Barbadoes, going back over 260 years, it is the common thing to see ‘‘snubbing posts” on their wharves, made from disused connon. There are hundreds of them all over the islands, while the street corners are usually protect- ed by a cannon,—muzzel upwards, set three feet out of the earth, some of which show dates back into the sixteenth century cer- tainly a wise use of these relics of an age of warlike encroachments. Out of 160,000 colored people, there are not over 40,000 married, nothwithstanding which in thousands of instances they live together by mutual consent as long as they agree Still, one thing is especially noteworthy— the air of cleanliness shown in the appear- ance of the negroes, while occasionally one sees a picanninie, varying from. eight months to as many years, entirely free from the embarrassment of the least shred of clothing, enveloped only in patches of sunshine and shade, In the main, all have a moderate amount of clothing, from a cof- fee sack shirt to a suit entire of burlaps, and so on and up to full dress, comfortable suits and dresses; and as the women wear white in most cases itis astonishing to see how comparatively clean and white it is. In no other place have I ever seen human beings so literally swarming the streets, lanes, roads, by-ways and country as here. I sit and listen to the jargon of the patois of Barbadoean dialect, mingling with the rattle of carts drawn by the most diminu- tive of donkeys, loaded with sundries, on top of which is likely to be one to four dar- key men, women or children in a _ promis- cuous heap, both as to attitude and color, the ‘‘hi” of the drivers warning the crowd out of their way, the minor calls of the ne- gresses who are vending their wares as, with their stock on their heads, with forms statutesquely erect, they wind in and out through the crowd, oblivious to cart, car- riage, truck or aught else, selling oranges, bananas, yams, mango, alligator pears, etc., or a piece of sugar cane two to four feet long, a chunk of which you find every third person masticating—a handful of charcoal burnt of small limbs and twigs of trees with which to cook in a brazier one’s simple meal—a flying fish, or a red snapper, a turtle’s fin as a delicacy for an epicurean taste, a bundle of fagots for firewood, a pail of water, or a three-gallon can with a faucet from which they will draw some- thing drinkable for any one of the motley crowd. In many cases the women and girls come six to fourteen miles with a tray or creel on their heads weighing from 30 to 60 pounds, make their sales, get their small purchases, and carry them back to their huts at evening, remaining in town four to eight hours. Their quarters are mostly ram shackle wooden huts with square roofs, from 5x7 to 7x9, and now and then 10x14 feet, and a door say 5 feet high, leaving 12 to 18 inches at the top for ventilation, and one opening with a wooden or rough latticed blind hung at the top and set off at an an- gle of 40 degrees to keep out the sun and let in the air, earth floors, generally a wood- en bunk or bed made of two pine boards, or earth on which to lie at night. At Speightstown, up the coast twelve miles, where an occasional whale is caught, there was caught the largest known shark some years since, measuring twenty-five feet in length, and with so open a countenance, that a man measuring five feet eight inches, could walk into his jaws standing upright— truly an inhospitable entrance way. Our exact locality is longitude 55 degrees west of Greenwich, and latitude 131g de- grees north, being about 900 miles north of the equator, where we plainly see the southern cross every night about midnight. This being one of Her Majesty’s domains, we have four British man-of-war training ships in the harbor, and five more are look- ed for within the next three days, making this their holiday rendezvous. This gives the town quite a naval aspect. New York mails arriving this morning will remain unopened until Tuesday morning, fifty hours from time of arrival, on account of the Christmas and Bank holiday, really making three successive days of closed doors. Of course, we Americans are quite as well treated as are the citizens, but we are desirious to get out letters from home— the dearest word in our tongue. The island being mostly of coral forma- tion offers abundant study to the lover of the beautiful and wonderful in nature. S. BARNES. a <=> -) <> - etme The Shroud gives this good advice to un- dertakers: ‘‘Don’t let a false modesty pre- vent you from presenting your bill before the obligation becomes old and your cus- tomer’s sorrow for the departed has been so far exhausted as to allow no sympathy for your honest claim.” CERMAN COFFEE, ———THE—— Best Package Goods on the Market. Manufactured by TOLEDO SPICE GO., TOLEDO, OHIO, Order Sample Case of your Jobber. See quota- tions in Price-Current. ex FROMM - , % (ees a rg DIREC x We have cooked the cornin this can {} i 4) sufficiently. Shouid be Thoroughly | bY 74 |] Warmed (not souned? adding piece ot at H] Good Butter (size ofhen’segg) and gill [K of fresh milk (preferable to water.) Season to suit when onthe table. None genuine unless bearing the signature of ss Sn DUILLICOTHE ws. EN at THis EN” Every can wrapped in colored tissue paper with signature and stamp on each can. ORANGES LEMONS PUTNAM & BROOKS WHOLESALE PEA NUTS OYSTERS P. STEKETEE & SUNS, JOBBERS IN DRY GOODS, AND NOTIONS, B33 Monroe St... AND 10, 12, 14, 16 AND 18 FOUNTAIN STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Peerless Carpet Warps and Geese Feathers American and Stark A Bags {A Specialty, FULLER & STOWE COMPANY, Designers Engravers and Printers Engravings and Electrotypes of Buildings, Machinery, Patented Articles, Portraits, Autographs, Etc., on Short Notice. Cards, Letter, Note and Bill Heads and other Office Stationery a Leading Feature. Address as above 49 Lyon Street, Up-Stairs, Grand Rapids, Mich. TheStuadard of Excellence On = ; yy VER ae ae ne L FACTU oe MANUFAC ™ By 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. WM. SEARS & CO. Cracker Manufacturers, Asents for AMBOY CHEESE. 37, 389 & 41 Kent Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan. F. J. LAMB & CO. STATE AGENTS FOR D. D. Mallory & Co.s DIAMOND BRAND OYSTERS Also Fruits and Gountry Produce. L. D. HARRIS, WA7holesale Dealer in PAPER 33 NORTH IONIA STREET, CRAND RAPIDS, MICH. See Our Wholesale Quotations else- where in this issue and write for Special Prices in Car Lots. We are prepared to weke Bottom Prices on anything we handle, A.B. KNOWLSON, 8 Canal Street, Basement, Grand Rapids, Mich. PRESENTS WITH BAKING POWDERS Order a Case. é White Star Baking Powder. Pound cans, 2 doz.in case for $9. A large piece Decorated China given with each can Family Baking Powder. Pound cans, 2 doz. in case for $8. Given with each can, a large Hob Nail Oblong Berry Dish, as-. sorted colors. Silver Spoon Baking Powder. 10 oz. cans, tail, 3 doz. in case for $'7.75. With each can, choice of a quart Pitcher, 8 inch Nappy, 7 in. Comport. All Mikado Pattern, Crystal Glass. Aretic Manufacturing Co., Grand Rapids. Th Mi li T ( Re-organization of the Ionia Association.| JTOSBLEEY BROS. Gr Oc eri es FISH. PLva | CoG, Whole fee Ge atl BROT sescns cone’ 30 Spl ‘ f It all Id boa, From the Ioma Standard. ——WHOLESALE— : | Coa: boneleda:. 20.0112. 4 One Old Solder:2 200000... 35 Wed Box. 000000040 A re-organization of the Business Men’s RN ec evedkecdaed acdas 9@1c IPPCV ... eee eee ee eeet REI BPNEWO 5 55 hn kok i UERIES Protective Association was effected on Fri- FRUITS YSTERS WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. oe xend. i 1 ee @2 75 Cor mer sion - 34 Chocolate ¢ resi 40 Q . oy sveaing last a“ and ci wore The oud j j Ni sae Gabe acoaie ok Benen, ch Herring, Holland, ON i icicivisccssisgkh Sam BOs. nseneecssn Rig Five Canter... a erage : ssociation was dissolved, an el- ) r cash buyers, who pay | Herring, Holland, kegs................-. 5 Vext . «csp UMEEOS ... al To be Reported at the March Convention | coy was elected temporary chairman and Anda Produce. promptly and buy in full packages. Herring. a san SOUP TRB. ogo. 5..- aoe * ofthe M. B. M.A. Fred J. Cutler, Jr., temporary secretary. | 26, 28,50 and 32 OTTAWA ST., G’D RAPIDS AXLE GREASE. —— 4 Skits - — :" Fav age So ae ss vied 2 Black ‘Whees shee After some discussion the constitution and c > 2 as “ ea, 33 | Black Bird...) 2." Stal... 2 1. Are the insurance rates on store prop- A OWN ...-..-.0+- . &0/Paragon ...........2 10 i se eceeceue 1? 5 ac IPG... ee ee eee Ret RM ene ced ant acca eee why oy 4 Se ae ProP” | py-laws of the old Association were adopt- _ seamen cyte aia 3 SHOE | Fraser’a....--..... i Paragon 3 ae rete. = peas ee Cae ent st os tehons s4s Ae ee ee ae at exty too high? Accepted by #rank Hibbard, | eq, and all the members present signed | MATCH & EMERY, Chicago and Boston. | Medecnt don 02 eee Bee toe ee ae ne Evart. them. The following officers were elected: D. G. KENYON, Traveling Salesman; spears wt : ewe ; os Big Nig ones = a iat o MT MOAe rene dt asanasacisstadecceecanm Wr bm wea tenes oe , OOM RD. ne ce we ow oe > 2. Are female clerks to be preferred to President W., e Keleey. SS 227 Jefferson Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. : Oe a tie POWDER. wae ee: oS a es 6 7B a Head.. 39 — Praokiin........ 32 a. ao EIEN 4 : jce-President—Joe T. Webber. eme, 14 } cans 3 dOZ, CASE... 6... eee ee eee 85 WG, NO. E, te TO BAIR... ons coccdseanss LOO | Ee Vices se cesses ceeee Mocca, 3 male assistants under any circumstances? Secretary—Fred Cutler, Jr. COUNTRY PRODUCE. 2 % = Cae We ceo a 1 60 oe No. 1, 10 b ae deaucsens 9) | Spring Chicken......: 98) Black Jack........... = a : 7 ‘ 8 ae oe s rr Rg > a ’ ’ 2 Accepted by Frank Hibbard, Evart. Actuary—W. R. Freeman. Apples—The best winter varieties are scarce | 4 a Ps ‘s Pe te Perec re ceases esbnesss 3 7 a oe UP Oe maswetnan's Corker.20 3. Should outlawed accounts be consider- Executive Boaré—A._S. Wright, Joe T. | at $3@$3.50 ® bbl. Princess, a oe anemia EXTRACTS. . ‘soe. ed by our local associations? Accepted by Webber, H. A. Rich, W. W. Williams, A. Ruta Bagas—$1 # bbl. me -3 isd cena e sc eaugent eaee oe 2 25 : . Lemon. Vanilla. | Our Leader...... aes Sn EEO cc cues 223 : Broad and R. H.: Bedford. Beans—Country hand-picked command $1.15 “ lee Calera data icbata cis canteen icra ala 4 25| Jennings’ D.C.,20z.......... @doz.100 1 40| Mayflower . .23/Old Congress..... 23 N. B. Blain, Lowell. Committ Revision—W. E. Kel b P pion > : BR ein pice in ne pnnessteenesan tens 28 - WO ROR cl BO ON oss en encase 22 May Leaf das 4. How old should ¢ t be befor mmittee on Revision—-W. E. Kelsey, | @ bu., and city picked $1.50. Arctic, % tb cans, 6 doz. case.......... 2.65 45 “ SOM ine 350 400| Mule Rar............. WOME sci... 20 . How old should an account be before | Seymour B. Gorham, G. F. Phelps, H. A.| Beets—40c # bu. ek Sawer anneaues i) “ Sooo ee 5 00 a the collection system of an association | Rich, R. H. Bedford and C. H. Putney. Buckwheat—2\c @ b. a a a eer 40 eee es cere 125° 150) Lorillard’s sisseienhe it , ‘ : ’ a Re 2 “ “ on ~ s§ Americ ntiemen..... 72 should be used? Accepted by N. B. Blain, Committee on Membership—Geo. Gun-| Butter—Michigan creamery is in good de-} “5 Dn ae 12 00 “ “ in round pene ; 50 7 ao WII oo. sack cc is ivs @ 55 vieiealt drum, H. M. Lewis and A. 8. Wright. mand at28@We. Dairy is in active demand at Victorian, 1 i cans, (tall,) 2 doz..... 2... 2 00 “ a Me 900 1500 Gail & Ax’ Ee danse Pa snedas eas @ 44 ee : : The Executive Board recommended, and | g9¢, Diamond, “bulk”. <7 ........200-0ceesenees 15 . 1 No.8 a. is i@iec. Rappee...-.. ce eeeeeeees @ % 5. Isa wife entitled to credit who be-| the recommendation was adopted, that the} Capbages—$4@$5 @ 100, according to size BLUING a , No.8 ene oe Pek uccecdomeeg meme eomemmamat es : : . ze. . ‘ se “ 6 OME bd kb de de OO 4h Oe bb 66 6040 b6 see 0 comes the custodian of her husband’s prop- | following committees be appointed for the} Carrots—s0c @ bu. Tey, NB... cree cc ee eck doz. 25 No. ee regs 425 6 00 ous @1 30 ti ta as vade the pay- | Yeat: Mercantile interests, manufacturing ; ' Dry, NO. 8... 0. see eee ee eens ee eee ees doz. 45 | Grand Hav ure ya erty, in order to allow him to evade the pay Celery—Kalamazoo, 25¢ % doz. Liquid, 4 02 doz. 35 rand Haven, No. 8, square.............+.. 1 00 | Japan ordinary 2 sacs aba dane interests, railroad interests, freight and] Gneese—Fall stock of Michigan full cream is | Liquid, 8 02. 0.000000 20 soz; ges | Grand Haven, No 9, square, 3 gro........... TO | DOMAIN TUE GO MOOK, 5 oo hess ci nck cscescceces, aoe nent of his debts transportation, arbitration, finance, munici- iar ok cee en arses hasten 3 0 Grand Haven, No. "200, eg tS ee BEE Be bcc ci gi ch arches idan os cches a 6. Ought the newspapers—not trade jour- | pal interests, social and literary interests. | “O46, o1s¢ . a I Wo asc us bn nc ae seas 7 20 oe a + na —— asa 2 MN aoe cadeiiccos cv ac. 1520 : : 6 —le ‘ ‘ 5 PRIN 5 os oe cece esac: 5 r ae Onchar nals—to publish wholesale quotations? | S. B. Gorham, W. ©. Page and Geo. Gun-| rte ee rear n tees int ss nore hots 12 00) Oshkosh, No. 2..........00++. Bee etre cessensetesteneeseed ie ' : ranberries—Choice Bell and Bugle and retie No. 1 pepper box ee 9 09 | QShKosh, NO. 2.. 00... see eee eee e ee ee ee eee e ees MUN RN oc ek s oh ad nesce bc cs cavancs, 3HOS , nA ioe x atin “ivi drum were appointed a special committee to 9 > on| OSmmOsN, NO. 8........ 060. .scesese 1 50 | Oolong RGDBS Accepted by A. C. Barcley, Crosby. Cape C > Arctic NO. 2 neaeec ester eneesees ee. Ob Sc. lala el al de BIOS: se ay la : act with the Common Council in certain | C@Pe Cod are steady at $9 @ bbl. eee ee 8 Baa ce 4 00| QWOTIBN «ese. sees neeeesceeeee cece weve) 15 | COMMO.... 00... ee cece ee "25 7. Is it feasible and desirable to quote the | special matters. The Executive Board was Dried Apples—Evaporated, 11@l2c #8 bh; BROOMS S Siotactemt sNo9 o. 9 a Sr fens tenses 1 W ae wholesale price of merchandise—hardware | instructed to secure proper blanks, ete., for quartered and sliced, 6@6%e ® b. No. 2Hurl.......... 1 75\Common Whisk... 90 Richardson’s No. 4, ma 100 s Sissy er. 50gr. and drugs accepted—by means of characters ~~ of oi Association. A committee — oe 15e. 34 es 2 veer = mii. Whiee.:.-.. 3 1 00 Waene Me Na eneae, a 50 bs _— Wie... eee cece ee eee eee br a : r s—More easy. i . 2Carpet........ Se... 3 7% Bice ligscivaresiecs ) tree ceceecese 8 not understood by the public at large? Ac- of four was then appointed to name the sev-| | Eges re easy. Strictly fresh command | 20-70" me serene 50 eect hy anseraaees 9@1 10 | York State Apple..............1 16 ; : ge eral committees before mentioned, and the | *4@25e. Parlor Gem........ oa *) Black Strap. 16@18 MISCELLANEOUS cepted by A. C. Bareley, Crosby. following gentlemen were chosen to do the| Honey—Gooddemandat9@tze. =| ee iio Cuba Baking. .20.000000000[ UD IIINIII[23@28 | Bath Brick imported ........... 9 s. Is it possible to wholly abolish the| work: H. M. Lewis, Dr. Bayard, Geo. Cut-| Hay—Bailed is moderately active at $15/ Clams, 1», ~wiihok 110 oa nee aoe a = American......0..00.. 73 . : ams, INOCK 2. cece cece ccc ccr cece s < i eee ee eae et a credit system? ler and A. Broad. : per ton in two and five ton lots and $14 in car | Clam Chowder, 3 b.. Diese cilaua se ae New Orleans, i. Peace. sinew dkceeuas cea inc050 ™ - icine nese: = 0 Slaw can the credit eyalen net BO cue The Association has proved all its pro- | lots. Cove Oysters, 1 Bb standards.......... 90@1 00 | New Orleans, fancy...... ....-...ccee sees pd lh SE. SO areeee puseueenas 1 50 ¥ an soe sre jectors expected, and although its manage-| Onions—Good stock is scarce, readily Cove Oysters, 2 standards............. 1% % bbls. 2¢ extra ae ee 7 60@i_70 tailed? : ” : y COM | Lobsters, 1 picnic. ............... eee e ees 1 %5 ‘ ~ream Tartar 5 and 10 cans......... @25 ment is something of a task, yet very few, | manding $3.25@$3.50 8 bbl. Taheeee & = ainnio S265 | Rolled aes POI, DORR, acs cass. @ll Io. Is-cutting in prices ever justifiable? | if any, of our businessmen would be will: | Potatoes—Buyers are paying Sic@l0e at this | Lobsters, 1D'star....ccc.secciesece 2 OO f Oats, wl... 8 Saisigel out, BDL ;--6 68 | Candles. Hotel ccc: OR 11. Should an attorney—a member of an ing eteoiag die out. It is emphatically @| market and towns within convenient shipping ackore [iin cee a . “cases 3 25, Jogos oe Cotes, 7 DOXES.... 0.6... eee oe ae ; ing. ; : *kerel, > ES SICKLE NW COR, Ve Oooo n nes anaes 8 association, but not the appointed actuary— 8 8 ee distance of this market. Mackerel, 5 i fresh standards............ 525 | Medium............ ven - 00@5 50|G © t Felix eeNte tNte deans @1 be allowed to use our system of blanks for Pop Corn—2%c # b. Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, 3 b...........3 50 MN coccdecsctinns aon @3 25 Gace, ce 200 sme oe bs : co The Same Old Check. Squash—Hubbard, 2c @ BD. Mackerel,3 in Mustard.............++++. 350 | Small, bbl...................20...2.---- 5 50@5 75 | Gum, Spru TT ee th aaaeeas 9, O35 collecting other than his own personal ac- : : Mackerel, 8 soused.............-...+-++: 3 50 PIPES. Homir ‘b oS — ts? FIFE LAKE, Feb. 10, 1887. GRAINS AND MILLING PRODUCTS. Salmon, 1 } Columbia river............... 160 | Imported Clay 3 gross............ 2 25@3 Jell ny, , MDL. oe ee eee eee eeeeeeeeeees @3 00 counts? : BE. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: Wheat—Lower. City millers pay 78 cents a ® oe PIVOP iis cece sae 280 | Importec Clay, No. 216, 3 gross. . — @2 — Deer! ‘Garley pO Ee ae ‘ 4@ 4% 12. Does an accepted note imply a settle-| “oan Sir—In “A Question of Law,” in for Lancaster and 75 for Fulse and Clawson. Seekince, yen Mes eeu pansies wedi oes iat per pilig g No. 216, 2% gross...... __@I 85 | Peas, Green gy rc oeet chaste eee 14 Ke 8 i ment of account and thus debar one from | the last issue of Tue TRADESMAN, will the |, CO™!—Jobbing generally at 46@47c in 100bu. | Sardines, Mustard. s Boop etcncs sks ee one ae _ Peas, Split Prepared: aelicssaistvsrte | OM : 5 I LS sLA SD ae cs 1 : ‘ sen or, eid dadae bs C using our system to collect the overdue | fact that A had money in the bauk at the ne Ane ae Ss CALION, oho De) es ee ges I oon co sc ne cn cl vce esas a 0 note? Should our system for collecting be eo hp gave the check, but drew it out be-| | sang hite, 38¢ in small lots and 37@38e in ia Good Carolina... aa laangects ete? @5% Oe sae ei an =e i. ‘ e ore the check ‘ ws res ‘ ar lots. Louisiana... en aoe Oe @5 limited to open accounts?” Accepted by J. | avriing check ‘was presented, change the Rye—18@50e # bu Ap ples, gallons. standards ake eg 3 25 oe Louisiana..... 5 ao Late 34@3% @5 00 a are Sion. : rea . : B ackberries, standards............-...++- i oe ene UU ' : Vv. Crandall, Sand Lake. a The law infers that a check should be Barley—Brewers pay $1.25 @ cwt. ore red standard...............+.. + 110 | DeLand’s pure..... Sanu |Dwight’s ae 5 CANDY, FRUITS AND NUTS, 13. Should a firm join a local association presented for payment the same day it is Flour—Higher. Patent,$5.20 ® bbl. in sacks ee pick standards uaa, 1 a Church’s ......°.... 5 \Sea Foam...........5% Putnam & Brooks quote as follows: as a firm or should each member join indi-| @awn or the day : : Ls and $5.40 in wood. Straight, $4.20 bbl. in | Gooseberries..............sss0seeeee sees s@L co Taylor’s G. IS CARE \iientors me hore vidually? drawn or the day immediately following. | sacks and $4.40 in wood. ac ee 14¢ less in Shox lots. Twist, ne ORG oes iad. 84@ 9 si iu iahin the tiv Sola be Maas If it is not SO presented at the bank on Meal—Bolted, $2.75 ® bbl. ecg Rates Xehow See a daudec aaa 2 0) 60 Pocket, F F Dairy..... Re 9 jp |CutLoat do : oo. G0 ; . 1 “ ae : , ; which it is drawn within that time, and the| Mill Feed—Screenings, $13 @ ton. Bran, $14 he cee 145 one ae ere ges 195 | Royal, 25} pails MIXED AA ¢ " , ae ov “ * o PP DOEVVEAND ce ee ee ene wm ere e eae ewan anne 2. Of 49 GCC bO44 6 6466 GH eéddc 3 ‘ oi one fee anc ' ues, § _ d each member OF | drawer subsequently checks all his funds ® ton. Ships, $14 P®ton. Middlings, $15 8 ton. | Peaches, pie........... cece ee ee ee eee eee eee 1 20 Saactaade a ee. Po Ge” peeks OOP UN oon. once we ce ces $3 : the firm be entitled to voice and vote? t of the b a ohapir anesanae: ‘ Corn and Oats, $18 # ton. Pineapples, BtGNGATGS, o.oo foc cece cee 140 | Diamond C.......... ee ae a eeee........ @ 10 : " aa aes asa out of the bank, the check possesses no value Ze Pineapples, Johnson’s sliced... .......... 260 | Standard Coarse : 1 se «| Extra, 200 bbis.......... @ 9 ne . the po 0 : av eS or a a and consequently represents nothing more PROVISIONS Aon i Johnson’s, grated...... ..... : o Ashton, Cee de ee <5 ees a re —_ ia e* should a member of the irm be allowed to : ‘ ae : We ts ecb ieee ead ewan eee ceeken cued oe a shton, Englisk 9 oF e WO oi wide ceca leial a. “ : - _ | than the paper on which it is written. The Grand Rapids Packing & Provision Co. | Bespberries, extra..... settee eee eneeeres 125 | Higgins’ English aay he ee ae oe oes ce ne cen @i0 use the collection system for the collection : quote as follows: ee a 135 | American, dairy, % bu. bags renee ae Pree, re OMe. .,. «cease occ, @ 9 meat . _— : OW TONIIN ooo ons echoes cacao snes 1 25 Shel . ener taser i ee nae of his yrivate accounts? _ PORK IN BARRELS. 7 2 Ha aad a i ail gee Rock, TOON oh 5 iia nes bec cu canes 28 FANCY—IN 5 ib BO : P _ os Hides, Pelts and Furs. Monn, Chicago packing “és WROYEIODOITIOS 001). 6o 665). ces k in en ssncea cs 90 | Warsaw, Dairy, bu. bags.............. 40 |Lemon Drops or 16. Should not the term ‘‘dead-beat list Hides : 5 veinnpeetog ee ee CANNED VEGETABLES. “ a. eae S| ROMOD DIOPs.........2-0ecveee seer eres @iz be tabooed? Are not ‘delinquent list” and ‘i in tg eo oe weak at quotations. Short ¢ Cut, oe 00 Asparagus. Ope: Bez Bee caren teeny: 7S | Pact, pints aye @2 00 Peppermint Drops. bias Saaeesteeea) on ci . : alts are mM. ¢ s mn. a io “es > LEDS, fa , TREE on ce cc cew ea ceeceves io : DP PAELUS. wee eee n wear en wrencees Ga > ’ 8 y ““noor-pay list” preferable expressions? Ke 5 are eat illow is firm Furs are Sting woe "ioe eh cea ae 14 00 | Beans, Stringless, Erie..................0. 90 | Pepper Sauce, red small.............. o 70 are pac ae 0 aA ee 4 17, Ia the cash business conducive to cut- quiet. Wool is firm and selling well. Extra clear pig, short cut.......222020° 127, - a _ ans, » Lewis. se PAG sa. 1 70 Popper Sauce, green AES es @ 80|Gum Drops re eee be ee heen ee ks a4 = es o a a pag —_—_—> + Extra Clear, heavy..............s00ss00eeeee 15 50 | Corp, Archer's TrOphy........0+++0+c000 1b epper Sauce, red large ring......... Oe iewaeined.......................... = ny , W. E. Kelsey. . Oe ee a er ee >? MOONE ANY ince ccc r sees nda: i 10 | Pepper Sauce, green, large ring...... @I1 50 ee Panta tot ees sy chan gaan 2 ting? Accepted by W. E Kelsey, Ionia Ata utoan fos Bhanchanitn. Clear quill, eg ESE eT 15 50 a Reme... ee oS 115 | Catsu >, Tomato, ints.... i eecas ¥ B wlth ee ORs vce s ens ekos ens 2 18. Is the present exemption allowed a | pyom the Dry Goods Chroni Boston clear, short cut..................... 15 50 “Maple Leaf 1 10 Calne Tomato, craaeia o1 - Lozenges, plain................ceeerees 14 ie : a hs rom the Dry 400% 8 Chronicle. Clear back. short Cut..........:..0...see ee 16 00 Mo Weceisior 0 a ae Halford Sauce, pints.........--------- @3 30 Lozenges, PUG cs. os se ccce, 5 married man under the garnishee law just} 4 retail merchant ought never to wait for | S@ud#rd clear, short cut, best............ 1600} “ Onondaga... 135 | Halford Sauce, % pints...006 00200000. @2 20 hg 00 PR ia: parhenagema eee eg ie to all parties? Accepted by J. V. Crandall, | a statement of his account from the jobber, | Long Cle pagfacoy nd MEATS—IN BOXES Darby Pes slic cde ee aa pe Seas tas _ SU ie esenager 12 s ) . g Clears, he Da se oes wae ° BOOP... 6... Te Co ra al 1 00 A ¢ hie : ee Tete testes sss = Sand Lake. but should always have his remittance in s ora sett ce eter eee enees a ald a sett eseeenseeseeenseeeeed [. ia 00 “7 errs > 4 Goa ey Oe ei. i ' mit oe teea 1 5 ee ertecnaendo eben tenes 1 G0 | Master ....-.-s-0.-- WON TP recens vase cee ed of Be 8 mee the hands of the jobber the day it falls due. | Short Clears, heav eT icin: Woaien ew Process, | ..3 85 Napkin............. 4 75 | Hand Made Creams......... Anyone who will volunteer to answer any | shrewd buy dy a ol a 8 rt Clears, heavy’. beers ek ud. 6 — a: De ieeee eee es ae 1 New Procees, 3 tb..3 96 Towe I maul con cers 475 Plain cna: : . , ; : ; . ? yers are » generally smait ; pee te eee PB. OXUTA, TOATPOTRG. 650 6. cess s a en Aemoe, Dars.....:... 3.55|White Marseilles..5 50 | Decorated Cre I os cornprtccarsctes a of the above queries, or anyone who has ad- : do. ene Woes OsNOd. oe e ne : 3 i = ok teagan nr enenses «WV - 4 , * . : é buyers. It does not pay a man to acquire a SMOKED MEATS—CANVASSED OR PLAIN. “Early June, stand..............- 1 so@1 7 15 oe oes 2 93 tod re caren OF. Se ace Bernt fete ss stars ras ensseegs a ditional queries to suggest, is requested to : ee : : Hams, av erage 20 Ibs Ly . a attted rs Best .-.-2 93) Railroad ...........! 3 50 ME PO occ ca cin ecc sacs: oO» : ) re ; _ reputation of buying niggardly or a haggler 16 Beene rs heen neces : ee a PLO ec iieca ysis canes ) Cirous 2... ........ SU: Go 345 | Wintergreen Berries V4 communicate with the editor of THE] spout prices i SS fi . cere. Seadoo pease tse 11% cd ‘rench, extra ARG. .....,.---. 04s. 21 00} Big Five Center...3 85|Mystic White....... 4 65 a als ak sab kas cama about prices in commercial transactions. i autceite Ree ke ck a an _~ Pumpkin 3 Gold WOO eines ae uae a 60 Nickel Gees ecdaeei ses 3 45 Saxon Blue........ 2 60 FANCY—IN BULK. re en ~ ’ Overbuying has been a great burden to] ‘ boneless ........00 ceceo cece eee e eee Guanctatl. 20 a a el a eae RY sent 30 nee Uensbic eae 3 8 oe a se 13 Toomanes Sate io bbls: cl. ons SO ee a " sesatnsent ates’ secccecccs ceee | MDUCCOTASN, STANGALG.......... 2.200220 eee é , eS: 2 bb s eo 4 | WG, TUIRTTD ETD RAG, « 6 oo cnc cs a xc 1014 : many retail dealers. Many have over-stock- | ghoul — PONEIORS Ss cs 10 BQUABD 2g. eos ete eek e wees een n eee es 100 | London Family .../2 TAPOAE oc i cael o sac cae 35 Lozenges, printed in pails...... @izie Sauerkraut Jim. age : : s OG ehh ea clny cancun ces e cae: 714 | Tomatoes, standard brands....... ee 115 SPICES Lozenges, printed in bbis............. @li', ed in certain commodities, and have been Brookrast Bacon, boneless................. ) CHEESE. Ground oF Whole. Chocolate Drops, in ee Solemaacas lz, aay : , Peon tt. O10 pale... 5. G12 James Stewart, Limited, has been accused | left without the means to buy other goods dried Beet, ecg ee SU g setae essa asks . Michigan | fil) Creare... r 8k. ae yt hares Nurs ones Q25|Pepper ..........% @20 | Gum Drops in pails................ a @ ee of about every crime in the calendar, and if | much in demand. ‘ eter te Niner een§ m ol yore Stato, AGMG:........ 5.6.5... @l4 pee. seer usaa a Allspice i dede ssa Be oe ho Drone = pon reteereeee | G MG : : Lee : ‘ ‘ / : ' : Tierces ee ee 6% CHOCOLATE. Clo ee te este sees M. 8, MESEDe ccc cccccscccccsers & ) @10 he w as to be judged by the Saginaw stand-| No doubt a well-regulated bargain counter | 80 and 50 Tubs ...................0206 6%, | Wilbur's Premium..35|German Sweet....... 23 Ginger ee ses aa N oe a = = Sour inane oats Po @% ard, it is doubtful whether he could get a| is a source of profit, but the retailer should | 3 p pails, 20 aan oe TIN PAILS. . . Beet. «25 ane Sweet ....... 22| Mustard.....°....15@30/Cloves ........... @28 Imperials, in pai is. Host aceresnerinest CB jury that would fail to convict. There is a view the one he is patronizing vs differant 5b Pails. 12 ina poe ae we “ C —- “ocoa 45 aker’ gs. ene aase dees oe - Cayenne ....:.... oe Imperials in bbls... a os esccees @llis . . Lan 7 Tey j 2" : : ° . ‘ eh 9 i 2ASs + & yr ill¢ oe ee ’ Q . : $ FRUITS standing remark over in Eastern Michigan | light from that which his customers view od Sey Peat ee aus Dioyce creel e Vanilla _— Muzzy, Gloss, 48 ® boxes,1 th pkgs... @ 5% Panenae POUIAWAN 6 oo occ ccc es aa : 2 . : Y 9 ® PAIS LL CMS... ee eee cee e ene "i bs “ “ ba i “ $ 28, > lif rni F ~— wh that Jim Stewart can smell a cut price| his own, and be cautious not to buy dear Extra Mess B BEEF IN BARRELS. ’ Schepps, 18....-.....2.-0ee ee cee ee sees @25 “4 * 40% “ Aik woos ¢ oY Geanaon, California’ ches Ce 3 okt 7 farther than the man who invented cutting, bargains. na Raigad gy warranted 200 Ibs........ . = C Pr heaea WG ich ccdeeueedeses aa " ‘ ” j i boxes 6 ib boxes. @ 6% eeeent Seneset bbls.... oe .e io ce a : 188, seteeeceseess tet eeee ee ee sees 2 Me EBB ae eect e nsec eee e nese rere ees O27 © Jorn, 0 OXeS ‘= kgs. an, € ranges, Fiorida.............. o Kamo & and this remark will apply with equal force} Neatness of dress, politeness of manner, | porx 5 aalaeee Hanne AND SMOKED. a “i toi HE PONE 5s. ah 0s zi" ale 20 1b ype 2 Oranges, Valencia, cases.............., : ar ‘ he sauerkr, siness a he ie 2 : 8 SABO... sss sees ee ee esse eee cece eee oe Pee SR eh bib aweeeetcese @28% ingsford's Silver Gloss, 1 ea bi Oranges, Messi : Pi bade dudereess 5 50 to the sauerkraut business. Satisfied that | and a thorough knowledge of the goods in pon Sausage... Seer Lae a te) iy | Maltby’s, MM Seite scchosec eis @23% 4 pe . @ 7% Swanees. oe" stones senses @2 75 too much money was being made in that] stock are the important requisites of a good Pratvtoct Hecuses Digs teach c ee see as ‘ rage BOR ca nei seers ot, “ “ +“. twee @ 662 | Lemons, ee eres "alae e ° ee er Cen re fe] Cee) Poet echt he sy Ate stn er een eee ee ee ome ra ree termes De a re rs A> D s, : er ah eae Ons 14 FO line in trade, he contracted last season for salesman. The clerks, whether men or ae wel Sausage een ee a oe 6 Manhattan, pails sed ake se ae dee weed @20 “ aa : hee ~ reste bs a oo es Wdeeeadecddaeved bees + 254 ov 300 acres of low land cabbage. It happened | women, who make their employer's interest Bologna, apa ye RE 6 Ree er aaa lee sim panne ae cue @ 5% | Migs, Bags, 0D.” Devel Bis ‘> soar far : es oe ee ate ; ~ a" * WU hs ee vad yas ce ‘igs, Bags, 50D............ ; to be a big year for cabbage, and Jim had | their own, are the ones who succeed. Head Cheese..... sents Fis i Rsk ine heen kaa 6 Ri ee: @i |Rio Roasted. “ Cn. UU : : Dates, fraiis a ee el sa au a eda , - can * iin os - S' FEET. ee 646 " ifn 16 18 Yirmenie . aa me has : TT Et SSUSRUEC NSEC RE SH HE Cae s Y) I his hands full. He was equal to the task,| No one would attempt to start as a lawyer | Im half barrels.......... 000... ee cesses cece 3 op | Golden Hio...17 @i9 |Golden tio. .18 G20 se eee | he — akin. GO neseee seceereaverscees @ 6% however, and the result was that he packed | or doctor without a long and severe proba- eee uke OR” Su Maricat Osco " met Mi srioals Dec... L8G 2 “ vs seas tnttl @ 0% | Datos, Skt sag y : s of on | ti ie wea ees : ie tet. | Maricabo..........- 3 |Maricabo....... 18@21 ms “ pulk,boxesorbbis @ 4 | Dates, Fard 10 box @ ®....0.022250! .G several hundred barrels of the stuff. When! tion and training, but there appears to be HIDES, PELTS AND FURS. ~~ | JaV® «--- + 3, @: 30 jJava...:...... -2OG26 ” “ corn, 1 seats @ 6 Dates, Fard 50 box ? D. esl cs done a ‘3 he came to sell the kraut, Jim forgot that! no hesitation manifested in plunging head-| Pe"*ins & Hess pay as follows: ane “ oo pacer... “ot Ges Cut Loaf shea peeee Perens an 50 DbOX WB... TO Tie cet : i ‘ : gs =a. Aas cha... .... 27 @2 hese cs a cue recs a cstaras @ 6% ies Aerelee. W GOK... coc acs. - the barrels cost any more than salt barrels, long into the vortex of commerce with all | Green....@ b 5%@ 6 |Calf skins, green Cor fins PACKAGE 160 he X 0 oe <* ‘j RaW bone ee pene en et ducetseusbana @ 6% v cee and put the price down to $2.75 per barrel. | its intricacies, pitfé hank as Part cured... 7 @ 7%|_ or cured.. 8 Be ee pane eens anne bh ens one ssee ss G 6%3 | Almond gona 7%4@ = . hai be cues - i "4 ws its intricacies, pitfalls and constant severe- | Fulleured.... 74@ 7%\Deacon skins, - @ is pitttnette st tt ete e cee es oe 19% 19% | Granulated, ROAMGANG i. 6. ces cncwa es @ 6, | mones, paaree OS oe chess cases N4@I8 raut was sold at that price all the season, | ity of competition, without any previous _ hides and 8 @12 ® piece.....20 @5v ilivth's ee ee os . 103 _ casted ae ree @ ee . California... 2. eee... ont oe » cs . . : ; ia H12 pte go gd hat os ally eta ta a tae a PPS WUTC Sh ee ee nee ene tenes aie Le hf » and if any one is so foolish as to think that | preparation or knowledge of the same. . i it ey I els cake ce sane 1914 No. 1, White Extra C.................. @ Big é is: fa ee Us@r any $5 Chicago kraut was sold in the Sagi-| An uneducated merchant or one trained | 04 wool, estimated washed @ B......25 G28 ORIN faa as nt rks ph aoe 19% No. Fi NR oso cicaatswiscscedduact 6. @ 6% | Hilberts, sintly. 02.2072 22000000 104%@ll naw Valley this winter, he should send his | only so far as the business of buying and oe 3 @3% VIM eee aise seen eeeeceeeecees 1914 a. ee 8 4s Ww ‘alnuts oe trtieeesrces GY : he ae : : jbsee . ¢ __ woo tion, in cabinets..............- 20% ee sah vcs vectse cece a, 4% We ti neacenh ten kv eres 6 ON address to Stewart and get a chromo. selling requires will, in the next generation, | Fine washed @ b 25@28) Conrée washed...20@21 | Magnolia...............0.ceceeees 1914 New Orleans, in hds................... 4% Ka iz ie MOON oid er ssc anansegians “BY —_—_—>2>— be also a public scandal, for to merchants Pe tens S1G00|Unwashed mone tes i Reig erage He Ae eae tA nt 18% 18% ——- a “ Calite at Me. aceccc ceed. 12 Qi . ' yt ants, fURS PANO anes ec een dees oe eeae soins 304: 10% 19 | Comm, Derrels ... 6.2.2... 5. cen esse cues 25@27 | Pe a ns Sen ssates: 2 @i6 The Grocery Market. even now, come all the opportunities of — Dh abe Loans aha Ak dao Oe bees oe SO = oe = MO ONE cn ac oe cs ee aca , 18 ETE, WG ook bw ewes tec ccsess : si : ‘ ae Peegue, aaae, E Bscsesrceneecsescess u o's , : s be . 3 : is eat an hia ‘ : eee neat tense eens ees eres eeees CORDAGE. Corn, 10 gallon kegs................-. 3016 my ie aaa ol Git allt sh ® ee eo has i gecotpel quiet, ot weg by which the freedom we enjoy Honger . PA a hie aces bade al deuce haute = 1 00 . coms ate ces 12 00 ‘ toot Coron... .160 | Corn, 5 gallon kegs... pasrenkiceds Gr COCOONS, WI, ooo. oc acc cc es cesl 5 50@6 00 no changes of importance having occurred. | dignifies citizenship. Sa Pee mene easter tees @ | 72 foot Jute ..... 25 |\60 foot Cotton....1 75 | Pure Sugar, bbl.................. 2335 PEANUTS. 8 tf ] a ‘ a2 g ecurred £ enship 3 : House Cat.......5...0002 seceeese ewes 1@ = 20 40 Foot Cotton....150 |72 foot Cotton. ...2 00 Pure Samar. is soar Prime Red, raw 8 b : @4 Oranges show a firmer feeling and higher The young man who goes into mercantile Fox, sane eet becca base ea bau eee 1 0@ 1 2% CRACKERS AND SWEET GOODS. _ : TOBACCO—FINE CUT—IN PAILS. Choice do oe oe iy prices are being asked East, owing to the | business, either as subordinate or principal, |“ gray 2220222200000 ous 1 os Kenosha Butter ~ by Pier ona Seven...... Slola dim foe = Chole Whi tev Be teste aes 1%@ ? . . . . : ‘ BUAY . 22. ceceeeeeeee eee seeeeens Did BO | RODOSOG UE sete eeerse cess . 4 r FOR... 60. MRR AMOE EBIIN i Gna w se se ante ‘ noice White, Va.do .......... 544 light arrivals. Lemons are also firm and a/| solely for the purpose of making money and ie pute he ka ea ke kee ew oa eee : — : 6 cereeee PUNIOE Sos oo. nce se sss 5 " DTI oo cs oe ce cos TslOid Time... ...... 55 <. 30 F fancy H P,. Y a a. a guaseeaaes ‘ é “4 : . : ; ; ; EN oy cies ss alee seen ts WAR se scan ences test Pees S j roi y 3 or a, ; shade higher. Nuts remain firm and steady | having a good time is not out of his alpha- | Mink ......-.-.-.-..0see sree eee ee ees 300 60 Faney Butter..............005 4% jim Roa oo, 3 aoe er [ ~g a aduge ce fen ees an ceeeee S @ 6% at about previous quotations. The same bet yet. A good many grey-haired business — Leiale kek Aa ee eae ek eek eked ; — : ~ aoa Ra ie ae ch wad aaa s o ee eter ib; js a '25|Meigs & Co. *s Stunner: 35 —-———.- : at ease . a mee Be eset hee ae ore do WO > PECTIC «1. ee eee ee eee nent ee eees 5 rother Jonathan... .27/ AGhas .......0..0..605. : OYSTERS AN ‘ISH, may be said of figs, dates, ete. men, for that matter, are also still in the ee: oles Wess hing ees 4@ 90 Fancy Oyster.......... ee eee 1 2 ORY TIONG... 0 sce cie at 36 Anes, Game........ 38 > — — ree ee alphabet. and always will be ee erties > W@ 1 00 | Fancy MOAR ie cs as 5 Our Leader.......... 33|Mule Har........... 45 | ©: J- Dettenthaler quotes as follows: No Peddlers Need Apol F i ae es ca hee aie 2 W@ 3 00 | City MOOG. 2... < Pol Gekn bee ce sade 7% | Sweet Rose.......... é2| Fountain cua ukadedse 74 OYSTERS pply- The commercial interests of our nation | MUSETat,, Winter........----.---.ees HO BAF OE os ne oan c ns cdhececnt ent ceae' 5% May Queen....... .65|Old Congress......... 64 ee J. V. Crandall, the Sand Lake lumt & 06@ 08 | Milk 7 Dark AmericanEagle67 Good Luck 52 | New York Count » Se ak a. » i ae o : BOG Ps cpdat gee tat peat he cy @) 8 | Mil... 1. eee eee eee eee eee es ‘ D e ri -— 2o| Ne UNTS..... scab caeuceseqccdccveuecme a . ake lumber-| dominate everything else. Business men ron eS fea sueee o petesess epee MO) SE MOUND. iio ce ss carcbevenacnenns t | The Meigs......... O60 Blaze om ee 35 | H. F. H. & Co.'s Selects. ...2200.200 002s man and general dealer, says he has a dog, | more than any other class have been instru- hese prices are for prime skins only. aoe Pi MkaCaukhecdecdereascs 8 ae a eer hae eave 50) Hair Lifter....... ... 30 Celeste, ga cid cedsccsanane. = re j i 3 : : ae . PRO O 5 is eee a ecen thas 8 rairie Flower ...... 65 Hiawatha EN os ohn ois ea sic hsavashdesceaads g ‘ . vated Mes i Ee EMMI Gi hui Voth ds oils cbiesonsacaedecdereennds § eran ‘ epi, . ee mental in ushering in this epoch of prosper- OILS. — hand-made........... ne poe Queen........ ee babi eueesuayays 65 ovary stent ee eee eee eeeeeeceeseenenaerencens 16 ree g 2 ; ay" Star 0 $ : . y r cy . DUBOLB cress nncccesececececscs ? OWE vs wouc hans Fav BO os cas ecu oe no peddlers | ity, unparalleled in our country’s commercial a aTEEG T EOMMON soi icine ss 04 ka se akan 15% | Sweet Pippi 15 Crov ata hte resee ssenness = need apply. Mr. Crandall says the only! history, and not th ; Water White.......... s--seseeeeeesees +++» 1% | Lemon Cream os ° cea a NES eo " ee eres - isonble with the how in that hele nak @itons nistory, and not the least among whom are | Michigan Test...... ...........cccceeee seers 10% | Sugar Cream................0.. 7 8 et eR Geanaarae, Dak i os oe = : g Ss ‘ PS z ‘ — . . eee ee ee oO « hi iawe a bbb eccesacuada aiaas ae . the traveling salesmen. LUBRICATING. Frosted Cream. .........0..0+6 . _ 8% | Our Leader.......... ea, 30 | New York Counts, ie ai : 38 enough—that he does not cover enough Out of every 100 men embarking in com- Gasoline. I FOC RU OE Ee 11% jinger Snaps. petaeatecabah esas i 8 CG VOU osm arcaceces 30)Eight Hours......... 24 ™ an DD iissiccessccd @ ground. 1s : CeO COR MIINE 6 555 Ons sess yesh sny erases 3614 | No. | Ginger Snaps............ a WAY ned ch cetacean: far | Clam, ORO, © L0G... ooo so cksc cs ccne aces. 80 ie merce only fifteen attain success, another mersel Criineee SO SU Aan ekh vidas agape cdereece 3144 ee steeneneneedoasase es pore Clippings...... 26/Two Nickel...2.2...) 24 FRESH FISH . on ER 8 Ce a aa a eae CRO SRS 261 BG ON OR Sa. iden bis coset QAROE cocci ike seks 15|Duke’s Durham..... 40 | a : The Hardwood Market. twenty-five are enabled to make a living | Bidorado Engine.........................0. is Lemon Wafers..............66: 13% | Hard Tack........... 32\Green Corn Cob Pipe 2 a mt tsstecesers: seeerseweseucacacccs @10 Dry hard maple is not very plenty. The| #94 pay their debts, the remaining sixty Peerless Machinery,............-...+.00000+ 9 | JUMBIOS......-... 04 ..022- +. 11% | Dixie .........-....04 RB OWL. wee eee ees eee ees Be 8 orassh teh d senecosagenenss @7 a : ; clthek Mill aulivate and vidbte 2 Challenge Machinery.........-....+++++++++- i9 | Extra Honey Jumbles......... BOE | OU Ts. ones nase 40|Rob Hoy.............. 28 + pic ore ee eee 1s G2 market is well supplied with gray elm. The ; a ely and retire from the arena Parafiine er sence Winsigig oD 20% ms roared Somey Cakes......... 13% Arthur's Choice.....22/Uncle Sam........... 28 — TPYOUL. «0.06. cece ee ee ee ee eees @ 8 ‘ as ieee i 60 ecamares an, at beat cominrcanios wi ack, Summer, West Virginia... ......... 9 r eke vteakse sss O41) Bed VOR... ..6..css0e 26 Lumberman ......... 25 Brant SA ssthewesks shee esnavdcces eines @ 3 demand for black ash is improving. There | a cata Apuonges nore ise with kt eae. 10 | Bagleys Gems................. 13% | Gold Dust............ 26| Railroad Boy......... erecerrror rer ere nrennren 10 @li : is no particular demand for white ash in| their creditors and struggle on with dimin- | Black, 15° C. T.............-+.000eeeesseee OR ey ge - csene 15.4 boos gir y sonar oe 80 Mountain Rose... peneas Ba areeretacoenne tun beste quantities. Oak is active, and quarter | ished chances of success. OED vs sean ssn tas: caseinedssaver ence gooey mh | a FRUITS—FOREIGN = (Cloth a slGld Kip ee 4 : 3 ‘ Ne —_[.. Aeloth)............ eee MISCELLANEOUS. sawed is scarce. Cherry is in tolerably fair - ee ernie: FRESH MEATS. Citron uae cua aiv wh ae be we gine a kas 22 @ 25 Tramway, 3 0Z....... 40 Seal of ‘Nori Caro- ae d 4 Bird t | The Farm aud Live Stock thus pays its} john Mohrhard quotes the trade selli Currants De ero oe ia ce hee @ 64; Miners eal Pandiacs. 83) ine, 2 08... ....06s Hemlock Bark—Tanners all have large sup- emand. irch is not in strong demand. |... ai bis ges : eee L a 4 e trade selling | Lemon Peel.............. 0... cccecceese @ VW} Peerless ..:.......... 24 Seal of North Caro- plies. Dealers ar ring $f ar ah respects to the Wolverine State: Michigan | prices as follows: =phewcesphan “Aa SRR A SER TRS RE @ 14| Standard ........ 2.01: 20. lina, 40z.. Sl oi oe Pee Se BE DN, And Still They Come ‘has ninety-eight cheese factories, ninet Hreab Best y BIGES.... 2.2.0. sere eee eee 4h@ 6% | Prunes, French, 60s...,.........+-.+++- 12 @12% 20 Seal of North Caro- Ginseng—Local dealers pay $1.50 @ b for y : . ce : ' . y ae hind quarters............ x @it . WeHOnGh, G08. 6.00) 62. cc. oo 10 @10%! Tom & Jerry......... SA Vine, S08... ios cscs 45 | clean washed roots. CoorERSVILLE, Feb. 12, 1887. | creameries or butter factories, and twenty- ae ORB. ns cscesceesesesscssscces " . 634 isan: French, 110s and 120s......... et 8 renee. wee els aphiaeeees 25 Seal of North Caro- Rubber Boots and Shoes—Local jobbers are : ase ee ; he ; : cs | MUUtOM oe eee e ee eee ee eee eens @i*% BG RG i 006k peg ee ci awe kee aT WOPOIOE bo wk cdkccene ‘ ina, 16 oz boxe 2 . : : E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: one manufactories of dairy supplies, churns, | Lamb ..........60606ccreeeeereeeneeeees @ 8 | Raisins, Dehesia...............0..0c00e 3 5005 00| Maiden . 38 King Boe lonecat, . 23 | SUthorized to offer standard goods at 35 and 5 , : : Vol : Od MOT fo ia ices svecues 25 King Bee, longeut.. .22 fea : ; = 15 Drak Stn—Enclose check for $1.40 to etc. In development of the dairy interest, VOL as anos se esseesesneseoseessseneas 8 @9 | Raisins, London Layers............--- @2 50| Pickwick Club....... 40Sweet Lotus.......... aa | BS pe oe. and second quality at 35, 5 and 10 pay per capita dues on fourteen more mem- it is in the front rank. a BO coy eek ice secde el sceys: ° ns ainine’ vv . ecu i 1 i= : Nig nee icdatass seve Pudi ah oe 4a zo | per cent off. ‘ — ie ty ie frontiers en teeta eeseneeeec ens .eeee 6 | Raisins, Loose Museatels.............. tins eutad 28ea. Bi ecbaceds tay 30 a bers. We now have forty-five in all. a FOWIB.........tessecesscceceecnssverses 10 @ll | Raisins, Ondaras, 288... ........ 2... 9 @ 9%| German.............. 15Red Clover. ......... 82 BLELD SEEDS, » Respectfully yours, | ©.D. Chapman, general dealer, Stanwood: AIM ONS oo 505 Fo hoes conde esd ool sian) lt G@i2 | Raisins, Sultanas...............5..50.: @ 8% | K. of L 42@46Good Lu k 26 | Clover G. W. Watrous, Treas. | “Your paper is a coed one” . ‘ ee skeet ie ek @12 | Raisins, Valencia, new.............++- 7 @ | Honey Dew.......... 25Queen Bee. ........ 22 ie alles: a oe. : pe a 4 ; WE iss tee eis ‘ i in atid) Cae ee, PO a es te “— 11 @12 | Raisins, Imperials...............0e000s @3 00 Colonel s Choice..... 1 MAORI TION oo a inns bck cnc ce dccs 210 e -made about three years ago. Drugs & Medicines State Board of Pharmacy. One Year—Jacob Jesson, Muskegon. Two Years—James Vernor, Detroit. Three Years—Ottmar Eberbach, Ann Arbor. Four Years—Geo. McDonald, Kalamazoo. Five Years—Stanley E. Parkell, Owosso. President—Ottmar Eberbach. Secretary—Jacob Jesson. Treasurer—Jas. Vernor. Next Meeting—At Grand Rapids, March 1 and 2. Michigan State Pharmaceutical Ass’n. President—Frank J. Wurzburg, Grand Rapids. First Vice-President—Mrs. C. W. Taylor, Loomis. Second Vice-President—Henry Harwood, Ishpeming. Third Vice-President—Frank Inglis, Detroit. Secretary—S. E. Parkill, Owosso. Treasurer—Wm. Dupont, Detroit. Executive Committee—Geo. W. Crouter, J. G. Johnson, Frank Wells, Geo. Gundrum 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. FE. Locher. Secretary—Frank H. Escott. Treasurer—Henry B. Fairchild. : Board of Censors—President, Vice-President and Sec- retary. : : Board of Trustees—The President, John E. Peck, M. B. Kimm, Wm. H. VanLeeuwen and O. H. Richmond. | wen, Isaac Watts, Wm. E. White and Wm. L. White. Committee on Trade Matters—John E. Peck, H. B. Fair- child and Hugo Thum. oo Committee on Legislation—R. A. McWilliams, Theo. Kemink and W. H. Tibbs. ne Committee on Pharmacy—W. L. White, A. C. Bauer and Isaac Watts. : : Regular Meetings—First Thursday evening in each month. : eae Annual Meeting—First Thursday evening in November. Next Meeting—Thursday evening, Mar .3, at THE TRADESMAN Office. Saginaw County Pharmaceutical Seciety. President—Jay Smith. First Vice-President—W. H. Yarnall. Second Vice-President—R. Bruske. Bocewsary--@. = bi none 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. pocreneny~7 A. —-. ie Treasurer—Chas. E. Humphrey. Board of Censors—Z. W. Waldron, C. E: Foot and C. H. Haskins. ee Annual Meeting—First Thursday in November. Regular Meetings—First Thursday in each month. Muskegon Drug Clerks’ Association. President—I. C. Terry. Vice-President—P. VanDiense. : Secretary and Treasurer—Geo. L. LeFevre. Regular Meetings—Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Mecosta County Pharmaceutical Society. President—C. H. Wagener. Vice-President—Nelson Pike. Secretary—A. H. Webber. Treasurer—C. A. Fellows. Oceana County Pharmaceutical Society. President—F. W. Fincher. __ Vice-President—F. W. VanWickle. Secretary—Frank Cady. Treasurer—E. A. Wright. Mason County Pharmaceutical Society. President—F. N. Latimer. Secretary—Wm. Heysett. Treasurer—W. H. Taylor. Meetings—Second Wednesday of each month. Clinton County Druggists’ Association, President—A. O. Hunt. Vice-President—A. §. Fildew. z Secretary and Treasurer—A. 8. Wallace. ‘‘Not So Bad After All.” “Talking about druggists’ mistakes,” said a druggist, “I’ll tell you a funny mistake I A young Ger- man came into the store one morning and said he wanted fifty cents’ worth of arsenic to feed to rats. Isold him what I supposed was the poison, and would have thought no more of the sale if the fellow had not come around the next day and berated me for sell- ing him quinine for arsenic. I‘learned later that the German had become despondent over some money matters and bought the ‘arsen- ic’ with the intention of committing suicide. He took the quinine to his lodgings, put on his grave clothes, shaved himself, and then laid down on the bed, with a teaspoonful of the alkaloid in his stomach. When he woke up the next morning and found himself alive, he came to the store and relieved himself of his bile. Three weeks later, he got a good job in a down-town clothing house and is now earning a good salary. He often comes around to tell me that some of the mistakes which druggists make are not so bad after all.” > 2. >. — The Drug Market. There are only a few changes to note this week. Opium is firmly held and the morphia manufacturers have advanced their price 15c, P. & W. being now quoted at $2.75 in ounce vials and $3 in Jgths. The demand for quinine is unusually good for the season, and a further advance is not un- likely. The bottom seems to have dropped out of salacine, the advance having been too sudden. Gum camphor is firm and ad- yancing, and higher prices are probable in the near future. Sub nitrate bismuth has advanced 10c per pound. Ipecac root is again marked up. Arnica flowers, balsam copaibia, oil sassafras, tin. senna leaves are all tending higher. Geo. G. Steketee has advanced the price of his importations of Haarlem oil and Dutch herbs to $1.65 per dozen. —>-.——- Muskegon Drug Clerk’s Association. MUSKEGON, Feb. 10, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: Dear Srrn—The M. D.C. A. held their regular meeting last evening, with a good attendance. O. A. Lloyd read a paper on “Bismuth.” E. C. Bond had a selection of chemicals, which the Association passed a few remarks on. After a little social talking, Messrs. Bond, Orison and Hop- stead were appointed to prepare papers for the first meeting in March. After hearing the critie’s report the meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be held on Febru- ary 23. Yours truly, Gro. L. LeFevre, Sec’y. > -0- <> —— Getting in Shape. . From the Owosso Times. | The druggists of the county met “on | ganization. A constitution and by-laws | were adopted, and the association is an as- | sured fact. The attendance was good, | showing the druggists are alive to their in-| terests. The election of officers occurs at the meeting to be held the first Thursday in | April. | Minor Drug Notes. The druggists of Des Moines, Iowa, have formed an association. Ata recent examination session of the Wisconsin Board of Pharmacy, sixteen passed and sixteen failed. Of fifty-two applications for registration before the lowa Board of Pharmacy, sixteen passed and thirty-six failed. At the last meeting of the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, ninety-nine persons put in an ap- pearance. Of these, sixty-six took the phar- macist’s examination, of whom thirty-five were successful. Of the thirty-three who de- sired to register as assistants, only eleven passed a satisfactory examination. The national agreement to keep up prices on white lead has been abandoned. The advance in quinine is accounted for by the approaching season for increased con- sumption. A New York candy manufacturer is un- der arrest for adulterating his candy with chrome yellow. There were nearly $3,000,000 worth of crude cream of tartar imported to this coun- try during 1886. A Kansas City druggist was fined in the United States Court for not posting his in- ternal revenue stamps in a conspicuous place. Eighty druggists failed in business dur- ing last year, in the United Kingdom, against thirty-seven the year previous, and forty in 1884, The amount of cobalt oxide produced in America last year was 8,423 pounds, valued at $19,373. The total value of cobalt in ore, matte, and the above oxide was $65,373. This is becoming a very valuable metal. After a careful study of the various phar- macy laws of America, Chas. W. Day, Sec- retary of the Hlinois Board of Pharmacy, has come to the conclnsion that the Province of Quebec has the most practical and sensi- ble law. Valerian and tincture of opium are both used in large quantities in the manufacture of cigarettes, and it is to the presence of these drugs that the delightful and soothing properties of the cigarette may be traced. Other drugs equally objectionable are freely employed. The Pharmaceutical Era says: We are in- formed on good authority that the practice of selling dementholized oil of peppermint is carried on on a large scale in some parts of the country, and that Michigan is espec- ially liable to suffer in consequence, since much of the ‘skimmed’ oil is sold as Michi- gan oil of peppermint. This is surely a sub- ject to be commended to the Committee on Adulterations of the Michigan State Phar- maceutical Association. We hope that the matter will receive their early attention, and that they will be able to give us simple, prac- tical tests for the detection of the ‘skimmed’ oil. ——— > -9- <9 ---- Experiments on Percolation. The students of the pharmaceutical labo- ratory of the Chicago College of Pharmacy are supplied with the following blanks, which they fill out and turn over to the in- structor, Prof. L. C. Hogan: 1. Drug used. 2. Weight of drug. 3. Menstruum used. 4. State whether percolation was _ pre- ceded by maceration. 5. By percolation alone. 6. Amount of menstruum required to ex- haust drug, or to obtain the required amount of percolate. 7. What was the per cent. of loss in men- struum? 8. What was the relation between diame- ter and height of column of the powder af- ter packing? 9. What was the rate of flow, 4. ¢., how many drops to the minute? 10. State whether tincture or fluid ex- tract. 11. What was the specific gravity of prep- aration at 15°6° C.? 12. What per cent. of extractive did prep- aration contain? 13. Determine if packing in sections does not insure better exhaustion than by follow- ing the United States Pharmacopeia meth- od of packing all at once. 14. How much menstruumn was required to moisten powder? 15. In case of fluid extract, what was the weight of extractive obtained from second portion of percolate, and state whether free- dy soluble in reserved percolate or in men- struum used. What was the specific gravity of second portion, and of finished prepara- tion? Such experiments answer the double pur- pose of gathering useful information and cultivating in the student the habit of ob- servation. —_—_ oO Detecting Dementholized Peppermint. Large quantities of dementholized oil of peppermint (menthene) having been placed upon the market, in consequence of the man- ufacture of menthol from American pepper- mint oil, Tre TRADESMAN deems it advis- able to give its readers a simple method of determining this adulteration, which may be relied upon as asure one: Mix thoroughly to- gether about a pint of snow and an equal quantity of finely-powdered salt. Place this in a quart-holding open container. Insert in this, a corked test tube nearly filled with the oil. If the oil is pure, in about fifteen min- utes it will have become of a thick, jelly-like consistency, cloudy and translucent. Next add four or five small crystals of pure men- thol, cork again and thoroughly shake. Then place the tube in the freezing mixture. The pure oil will shortly present a solid frozen mass of crystals. If the oil should remain limpid, either wholly or partially, it has been adulterated or else had its menthol extract- ed, and is worthless as a pure drug. ———————> 0 <-___ P., D. & Co. to the Front. The capital stock of Parke, Davis & Co. has been increased to an even $1,000,000, the last increase having been made by the distribution of a stock dividend. | In England the paint and oil dealers are allowed to sell sulphuric acid and other poi- sons, regardless of the law regulating the sale of the same articles by druggists. Michioan Dru Exchange, Mills & Goodman, Props. 375 South Union St., Grand Rapids, Mich. LOB BLD P LBL LLB DLOLOL LLL LEEOOLOIF I JOR SALE—Stoek of about 500 in Northern _. town. No other drug store within five miles. Good reason for selling. YOR SALE—Stock of $1,700 in town of 809 in- habitants. Doing good business. es SALE—Stock of about $1,800 in town of 1,000 inhabitants in eastern part of State. Will give liberal discount for cash or make good terms. hee SALE—Stock of about $4,000 in town of 4,000 inhabitants. Will sell either at in- ventory or estimate. oe SALE—Stock of $4,500 in town of 4,000 population. Sales $10,000a year. Clean stock. Four drug storesin town. Reason for selling, other business in Southern Michigan. A LSO—Many other stocks, the particulars & of which we will furnish on application. y E HAVE also secured the agency for J. H. Vail & Co.’s medieal publications and can furnish any medical or pharmaceutical works at publishers’ rates. TO DRUGGISTS—Wishing to secure clerks we willfurnish the address and full par- ticulars of those on our list free. _—s POA. aaa Michigan Drug Exchange, 357 South Union St., = - Grand Rapids. TANSY GAPSULEC THE LATEST DISCOVERY. DOr. Laparle’s Celebrated Preparation, Safe and Always Reliable. Indispensable to LADIES. Send 4 cents for Sealed Circular. GALUMET CHEMICAL CO., Chicago, ahr. CINSENG ROOT. y the highest price for it. Address Peck Bros., Druggists, tirand Rapids, Mich. LOCAL SOCIETIES Desiring copies of the new catalogue of the Grand Rapids Pharmaceutical Society can obtain the same on the basis of 50 cents per copy in paper covers and 75 cents in cloth. Address FRANK H. ESCOTT, Sec’y, GRAND Raprps, Micu. Hazel Kirke La Rosa Celeste| Sweet Catawba! OTTENBERG'S CIGARS. 10 cents. 5 cents. Having secured the Sole agency for S. OTTENBERG & BROS.’ Celebrated Cigars, I take pleasure in recommending them to the Trade, as the Finest and Best 5S and 1O Cent Cigars Ever placed on the Market. They are made of the Finest Qual- ity of Imported Tobacco without artificial flavor. CIVE THEM A TRIAL. I will send to any responsible first-class dealer a sample of Thursday, and perfected their county or-| these Cigars on trial, to be returned if not satisfactory, within 60 days. We send advertising matter with above Cigars. Morris H. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. SOLE AGENTS ‘T'reusch, WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT, , SPONGES. pee mr am cosas aiees 2 25 @ 50 oe 2 _, Advanced—Morphia, sub nitrate bismuth,/ Velvet Ext do do 1 10 ee ee ne pre oil. ExtraYe * do oe oe, 85 eclined—Salacine. | Grass do OO sha. 65 Hard’ for slate use........ e 7 Aceticum .......... coe satbasaetes 8@ 10 Yellow Reef, dO veeeeer eee 1 40 Benzoicum, German........... ...... 80@1 00 | MISCELLANEOUS. Carbolicum DUR eh age ele Ges 55@ 60 | Aither, Spts Nitros, 3 F................ 26@ 28 RO ee a ee 10@ 19 | Aither, Spts. Nitros, t F.............., 30@ 32 PAVOVOGMION foo bs ccs cha yaeiass baccewes Wee OP AION oi ole cde elec secs. 24%4@ 3% aoe Pere peel, Va ec, ace ue 7 | Alumen, ground, (po. 7)............... ‘3@ ‘4 NN a cle oe, @ te) Annette (oe H@ RMUICWMOUM cece ede ve cs cece vans . ee 0 Ante, WO... .....6-... 0550s, Ne °. Tannicum ee eee 1 40@1 60 | Antimoni et Potass Tart.............. 5b@ 60 COMICON 50@ 53 | ornene fe ee ne @ 68 AMMONIA. AP oa nck wick oe en ag akoucaces 5@ 7% wna. oO 8@ 5 | Balm Gilead Bud-.02000000000000000. 38 40 ee aa eae 4G eT ROE TN iin ce ccc dawie caus dea k ss 2 15@2 20 CAPOONGE 1 @ 4 | Caleium Chlor, Is, (44s, 11; 48, 12).... @ 9| Chleridtm oo 2@ 14)| Cantharides Russian, po.............. @2 25 | BACCAR | ee eee es geese basey ca @ lb Ha " . ae UapGiC! Fructus, po.................... @ 16 Cubebae (po. 1 1 peek oe os Ghee aus 1 85@2 10 | Capsici Fructus, B, po........... 91... @ 7 on mh aGes ie ab dada de caceceana: —f@ a. | Caryophyllus, (po. 35)... 0@ 33 Xanthoxylum ................ eee ees “5@ 30) Carmine, No. Coa ee BALSAMUM. Piera Ane BaP. 50@ 55 I is cde oie 50@ etn. me 30 RON yes vive kesi ck soee as bees boss @L 5) | COCCUB ee eee cece e eee ee ee eens @ 40 Terabin, Canada....................... Ba 49 | —— PRO oie lacie decease des @ I hain ec hdeeeeusenceie ce 45@ 50 | KOntrArIA ... 1... eee eee ee ---. @ 10 y TOUR oo ook occ cs go ce boca ce lcce lac, @ 50 en ie CORTEX. | Goloxegores ee 380 40 BOS, COPAGIN. oo coe eee cas sc cane, 8; Chloroform, Squibbs.................. @1 00 IN oe adie oso koe se 11} Chloral Hydrate Cryst......... @1 %5 one TO ee ee aa, 18 | Chondrus” ek, ae et 12 uonymus atropurp..... .... ae 30 | Cinchonidine, P.& W.................. 15@ 20 Myrica Cerifera, po............. 6c... 20 | Cinchonidine, German........... .... R@ li eriters } @ Prunus Nec, 12 | Corks, see list, discount, per cent.... 40 Fae eee oki dese once eee ae Z | eee a aaa eo @ 50 BEE reals mm Creen, it, 16).60 0, @ 2 Ro a ee cs eheek 12} Creta prep. Ades bes ade aaa hene cise 5D 6 Ulmus Po (Ground 12)................. 10 Creta, a 8@ 10 EXTRACTUM. pba BRED estes slaw cleus la, @ 8 eg ee UN ee ees yes wece deci deen Gauss 25@ 30 nade" sige ~~~auagenanpecgemmater Be cae rcresen cee, @ 24 PO. ne eeeeercees eee eeeees 3@ CMT Ue ice ce asec 6@ 7 Haematox, 15 boxes................. 8@ 9! Dextrine.... 10@ 12 iL _ ten eseeeceweteeeees cece « s = TN iin ce eacdeutceckesa cc oe Of C ee ee teat tee men an sage ntins g Emery, all numbers................... @ 8 MAB reece eee cece eee eee es @ Emery, ee @ 6 FERRUM. MONE CO, Oo, on oo ovine coccinea 50@ 60 Carbonate Precip....................-. @ ib Pieme Wee... Ra Citrate and Quinia...... ............. @3 50 Galla Pe eee at el veloc es acs, @ 23 Citrate Soluble....... a t.. @ 80| Gambier... cece eeee eens @ 8 Ferrocyanidum Sol..... casa diukereos cs @ 50| Gelatin, Coopor.....................0 @ ib ee ee eS @ 15| Gelatin, French.................... --+ 0 Sulphate, com’i, (bbi2 73)2122222221. ie ee ee 7 ee AG, Nene, “ Me 7 el cei cse eae es, ‘ 15 " wonek . oon Wortte........ eee siisveeekae dees B@ 25 sn PIVOCOUII oon coe ccc cece ke sec PSADOREYA oo Ue ese cee eves coun aoe 40) Grama Paradisi.................0.. 2... *@ 1b Cassia Acutifol, Finnirdly............ mie on ers. 25@ 40 Mp ne re 35@ 60] Hydrarg Chior. Mite................... @ 7 Salvia officinalis, 4sand 48.......... MG | Mydrars Chior, Cor...........:.¢..... @ 65 UPN CMe 8@ 10; Hydrars Oxide Rubrum............... @ 8% emon. | Beyarers; pmmoniat ee cd @1 00 i : WOrurs UNGUGREUM, ......... 200006. @ 40 Acaeia, 19t PICKER ooo cocci cues @1 00/ Hydrareyrum @ 65 MN ee crane @ 90) Fohthy scotia, Am! 2200000000000 gaat 50 - ME anew he Ci aas tae ee gee @ Oe a J5@1 00 c en BO. ic ae =. = oe mepoo 4 oue4 10 DO ee ee oe i kk 75@, OCTORTO 2... 5... oe... as 1 Aloe, Barb, Oe Oe 500 60 Tiavte oie et Hydrarg a o be - Cape, (po. BD). ones cnernnngeecece @ 12) Liquor Potass Arsinitis............... 10@ 12 mocotring, (po. 60)... 2... oe. eT Pe 85@1 00 ee 7 BHR OAT phgt toméda wee or ’ Lycopodium eet leg ded ale acl a. hi@ 60 REALOOUIIM, (0. OO) o.oo cca ck ( By eA 30), 65 PON AO ee, 50@ 55 Magnesia. Sulph, (bbl. 246)............. "20 "3 Camphorae ........... sitee nes a OR ee Manin. 6M een Catechu, Is, (148, 14; 4s, 16)........... @ Wi Morphin, 8. P&S W....... 2 6U@2 85 eee. 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Gare @1 40 HOPE (DOLD BON nes ee @ to@s 85)| Picis Lig., pinta... .... 6... . 6.5... ea, @ 8d Shellac POLL Sore ae lel a ace 18@ z - oe (00; OO). 5.8... @ 50 »g Paes oe a HQ 3 per igre, (00. oe)... .. 2.1... 8, @® 12 TTPROROSOT fe ee 8u@ 75| Piper Alba, (po. 35) @ 3 : _ HERBA—In ounce packages. : Pix away ie oie aces Ss a t re Dee ce ea sence eeu e acc. ices elt PO AGOU H@ 15 PORE a kde cee ast es #0 | Fotassa, Bitart, pure.................. @ 40 EO a 25} Potassa, Bitart,com.................. @ VW PARIOT eds et reek, a) POtase Nitra, ODt....... 2... 6665. 5.4. 8@ 10 Mentha BC aie al met, POURSS NIP 8 ee. ce ck. 1@ 9 : . Me 25 Pulvis Ipeeae et OP asics. 3555 dk MO 20 Rue aa Oeste ete Soca 30} Pyrethrum, boxes, H. & P. D.Co., doz. 21 00 peer eens OES Pane malt EVPOUREVIE. PV... 45@, 50 OVO Vc a a a ee S8@ 10 MAGNESTA. Ore ete 70@ %5 ; 3G 3 POTASSIUM. 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Frumenti, W., D. & Co................ 2 00@250 Ask your Druggist, Furniture Dealer, Grocer | Frumenti, Dota es eS 1 T5Q2 ue | Or Hardware Store for POLISHINA. If they | Frumenti motte s tenses teee cence eeee eens 1 10@1 59 | do not have it, send 25 cents for a bottle to cooteet ee tas ccc kuna: 1 75@1 75 | Juniperis Oo... 6. ...:;...... Wau siiacns 1 75@3 50 | } i manomeriin No Boe ccc cc. 1 75@2 00 | Gt, Vink GAM nner 1 15008 BO | a PAL COTO Se ee 1 25@2 00 | WiGY MOB is Sih ccc 1 25@2 00 | GRAND RAPIDS. HAAELTINE PERKINS DRUG CO, WHOLESALE Druggists! 42 and 44 Ottawa Street and 8g, gr, 93 and 95 Louis Street. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, and Droggist’s SOO S. MANUFACTURERS OF Elegant Fharnaceatica Prepara- tions, Fluid Extracts and hlixirs Wolf, Patton & Co. and John L. Whiting, Manufacturers of Fine Paint and Var- nish Brushes. THE CELEBRATED Pioneer 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 Cure 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 WHISKEY. 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 Hrigeisis Favorite Rye, Which continues to have so many favor- ites among druggists who have sold these goods for a very long time. Buy our ins, Bradies & 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. \19 Ww . system applied. The credit business may ‘aici GONE DAFT. Soliman Snooks Crazy on the Faith Cure | Question. Canr Hook Corners, Feb. 6, 1887. | E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: Dreun Smm—Cant Hock Corners has late- | ly been shaken from the circumference to | the town pump over the new-fangled “Faith Cure” and ‘Mind Cure.” The latter seems to be the plain medicine, without any sugar coating, and the other—sometimes called “Christian Science’—is the coated variety. But it seems to be all one medi- cine and is intended to knock out calomel, jallap, quinine and balsain copaiva at the first round. I and Mrs. Snooks went to hear a learned professor at our church last month on this most abstrsue subject, and I was so edified that I have been learning the business. My only trouble is to understand just exactly how to do it. It seems to be a thing that cannot be got down fine into a prescription, like ordinary drugs. Dr. Kobb was there and he said he would write it about like this: R Faith.. Credulity, aa. QS. Humbug, O. I. C. Cash, P. D. Q. Mix. Sig. To be taken as often as the pa- tient can swallow it. But I don’t eare for Doc. He is preju- diced against all substitutes for medicine. The speaker told us just exactly how to do it and I took down his @ords for future study. He said: The Phrenopathie method consists of projecting your spiritual entity against his immortal ego within the sphere of his pro- portioned susceptibility. That seems easy to look at, but I don’t understand exactly how a fellow would do, in case the patient had no immortal ego. Or, suppose the patient objected to your projecting your ego against his immortal susceptibility. Or, suppose your entity was out of order and wouldn’t project against the immortal ego, in proportion to the sphere of the cube root of your suscepti- bility. Or, suppose—but I might go on supposing till doomsday and not exhaust all the various complications that might arise in this practice. The professor further explained that dis- ease was not a “concomitant of the inner man, but a thing apart from his corporeal body.” If that is true, that alfired stummic ache I had last summer from eating cowcumbers, was not in meat all. It was outside some- where, perhaps in the front yard or wood- shed. I wish I’'d a known it at the time, for I suffered lots, thinking it was inside my corporation. For the purpose of ascertaining whether there is anything in the claims made by faith cure doctors, I have already begun the new practice and have several patients under treatment. It may be of some inter- est to the profession to learn some of the results: Case I. Jacob Samuels, male, aet. 57, disease—mendacity. Patient was wholly unable to tell the truth under any provoca- tion. ‘Treated him three times and he was heard yesterday telling a customer that ‘‘so hellup me gratious, dot goat cost me all I ask you for him.” This is 37 per cent. nearer the truth than Mr. Samuels ever came before. Case II. Sarah Perkins, female, aet. 54, widow, disease—talebearing. Patient at- tended to every one’s business in town ex- cept her own. I gave her only seven treat- ments and now she stays at home likea kitten and minds her own business. Case IlI. Mrs. Johnson, married female, aet. 41, troubled greatly by her husband staying out late every night, very nervous. After treatment three evenings only, the trouble all disappeared. Johnson stays in every evening now. Case IV. Miss Smith, female, aet. 31, melancholly. Case yet in progress. I think this practice is a big thing and saves medicine. I heard incidentally the other day, that a wonderful case of a re- markable cure happened in Grand Rapids not long ago, where a new leg was grown out on a man in place of one he lost on the railroad. We hardly credit this, though. As I progress in the art of healing with- out calomel and quinine, I will write you further. Yours, SoL_rmANn SNOOKS. >. Pertinent Suggestions from a Pioneer Or- ganizer. Written Especially for The Tradesman. 1. Now is the time for the local associa- tions to do some good work. These long evenings afford the time to perfect methods, work out old plans and lay out new ones. The constitution may need revision, early closing might be in order for two or three months—never a better time. Old accounts may be reviewed and the new collection be thought over and discussed in public; new railways agitated; village improve- ments—anything of interest to the public is what the business men ought to grasp. 2. Local secretaries should collect all dues promptly. Bad results follow laxness in this direction. 3. Merchants should be prompt in hand- ing to the secretary the list of delinquents, when the time on the first notification sheet has expired. A delay in this will leave the delinquent to infer that we do not mean business. 4. Every member of an association would greatly encourge and assist the officers by their presence at the regular meetings. Is it not an actual duty to do this whenever possible. ‘Pull together,” but don’t pull down. 5. Social gatherings are in order. Why not for the business men? 6. ‘tAs pleasant and profitable a meeting with business men as I ever attended.” So said Hon. Perry Hannah, of the recent an- niversary banquet at Traverse City. 7. Do not put figure heads in responsible positions. Push, pluck and perseverance are necessary. So are caution and wisdom, but dowt burden the machine with cold tar. 8. Save yourself the annoyance and trouble of sending the delinquent to his long home by refusing him credit. ; H. —————— Answers to Queries by Secretary Lam- _ from. Owosso, Feb. 8, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sin—Your favor of the 7th inst., as well as Notification Sheets, at hand. This being a dreary, rainy day, causing a stagnation of business, I take the opportun- ity to give you my opinion on some of your Queries. No. 3. 1 think “Yes,” by all means. There are many parties dishonest, and yet too proud to have their names ap- pear ona Delinquent List and hence will pay where you could not legally recover. 4, There should be judgment used in this case, in ordinary cases ninety days after maturity. Where notices have been sent and were not responded to, that should be sufficient time to use the Association sys- tem. ‘There are cases where parties would pay, if they could, but have met with reverses which render them unable to pay. Such cases should be exempt from using the As- sociation system until they are in condition to pay. (15. I think she is entitled to credit, moral- ly and legally. A husband commanding his wife to become custodian of his property compels her in most all cases to do so, and does not make her dishonest, in my opin- ion. She may be an honest, upright woman and pay her accounts according to contract. Aside from that, she is legally respon- sible and can be made to pay. But in ex- tending credit by a merchant to a woman in such a case, great care should be taken to have her agree to charge such an account to her individually. Simply charging the ac- count to her without her agreement would be void and you could not recover, as the law presumes that the husband must sup- port the family, and not the wife. Hence without such agreement from her it could not be collected. 8. It is not, nor would it be good busi- ness policy. 9. By extending credit only to worthy and responsible parties, knowing them to be such. Where there is any doubt, the mer- chant should take the benefit and refuse. 10. No, sir, every dealer who aims to do a square and successful business should make a legitimate margin on his goods, un- less such goods have in some way depreciated in value. 11. In ease his client is a member of an Association, he should be allowed to use our systein of blanks, but not otherwise. 13. As a firm. 14. Only one vote for the firm. 15. I do not see any objection to it. 16. No, sir. Yours very truly, S. LAMFROM. i Sherman in Line on Organization. SHERMAN, Feb. 2, 1887. Frank Hamilton, Traverse City: DEAR Strn—We have seen the business men here and they all express a desire to organize, as you spoke of. Soif you will let us know what time you will come we will see to getting them out and organize. Yours truly, GILBERT, Hopkins & Co. GERMAN |1. Winternitz, 106 Kent St. MUSTARD. |arana Rapids, Mich. WM. L. ELLIS & CO. BEAND Baltimore Oysters Sea and Lake Fish And Canned Goods. Prices on Application. B. F. EMERY, 37 Canal St., Grand Rapids. MERCHANTS, BANKERS and MANUFACTURERS SHOULD READ BRADSTREET’S A Weekly Journal of Trade, Finance and Public Economy. Sixteen Pages Every Saturday. Oftentimes 20 pages. Sometimes 24 pages. FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR. The foremost purpose of BRADSTREET’S is to be of practical service to business men. Its special trade and industrial reports and its synopses of recent legal decisions are exceedingly valuable. As commer- cial transactions, in the wider sense, are coming to be more and more conducted on a statistical basis, the information contained in BRADSTREET’S is of first importance to all. The General Business Situation Through- out the United States and Canada is re- ported by telegraph to Bradstreet’s up to the Hour of Publication. Single Copies Ten Cents, THE BRADSTEET CO., 279, 281, 283 BROADWAY, Send for sample copy. NEW YORK CITY. SWEET. PROCESS STARCH, PURE. NEW SE removed, One-Third Less Wa Can be used than any other in the Market. Manufactured by the APIRMENICH MNFG. CO. Factories: Marshalltown, lowa; Peoria, Ills, Ofiices at Peoria, Ils. FOR SALE BY STRONG| Clark, Jewell & Co. | SURE. OBERNE, HOSICK & CO., Manufacturers of FINE LAUNDRY and TOILET SOAPS, 120 Michigan St., Chicago, fll. We make the following brands: HARD WATER, Linen, German Family, Sweet 16, White Satin, Country Talk, Mermaid, it will float, Silver Brick, Daisy, White Prussian, Glycerine Family, Napkin, Royal. Our HARD WATER Soap can be used in either hard or soft water, and will go one quarter farther than any other Soap made. (Trade mark, girl at pump.) We are getting orders for it now from all parts of the country. Send for a sample order. We pay all railroad and boat freights. Our goods are not in Michigan Jobbing houses. A. HUFFORD, General Agent, Box 14, GRAND RARIDS, MICH. Write me for Prices. HESTER & FOX, MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS FOR SAW AND GRIST MILL MACHINERY, Ceekiosie ie a Tt S ENGINE gm od lA LAS works 4q PSs INDIANAPOLIS, IND., U. S. As Join MANUFACTURERS OF 7 “ane! aSTEAM ENGINES & BOILERS. 5 }Cesry Engines and Boilers in Stock — ye for immediate delivery. i i =o, Se 5 he Planers, Matchers, Moulders and all kinds of Wood-Working Machin Saws, Belting and Oils. And Dodge’s Patent Wood Split Pulley. Large stock kept on hand. Pulley and become convinced of their superiority. 130 OAKES ST.. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ery Send for sample Write for Prices. ORDER Our Leader Smoking |Our Leader Fine Cut 15c per pound. | 33c per pound. Our Leader Sherts, | Our Leader Cigars, 16c per pound. | $80 per M. "Tho Best in the World. Clark, Jewell & Co, SOLE AGENTS FOR Dwinell, Hayward & Co.’s Royal Java Coffee; and O’Brien & Murray’s “Hand Made Cigar.” Cory. The firm of S. A. WELLING, 24 Pearl St., Grand Rapids, Mich., Has this day been discontinued. Its assets (stock, accounts, fixtures, etc.) have been transferred to, and its obligations assumed by WELLING & CARHARTT, Detroit, Mich., who alone are authorized to collect all accounts due said firm. Thanking you for the patronage so kindly bestowed upon me, and trusting you will continue the same with the new concern, I am, Respectfully Yours, JANUARY 31. S. A. WELLING. 24 PEARL Str., GRAND Rapips, MICH. BUSINESS CHANGE. ——COPY. T have discontinued business at 117 Griswold St., Detroit, and have sold and trans- ferred my stock, accounts, etc., to Wena & CARHARTT, 139 Jefferson Ave., who are authorized to make all collections due me. Hoping you will extend your favors to the new concern as you have so kindly done to me in the past, Iam, Your Obedient Servant, JANUARY 31. HAMILTON CARHARTT. 117 Griswoup Sr., DeTRoIT, Mic. CONSOLIDATION. Having purchased the stock, accounts, ete., of S. A. Weuuine, of 24 Pearl St., Grand Rapids, Mich., and of HAMILTON CARHARTT, of 117 Griswold St., Detroit, Mich., and removed the same to the large and commodious four-story building, No. 189 JEFFERSON AVENUE, we beg leave to inform the trade that we have added to these stocks an immense line of Spring Furnishings and Notions, purchased direct of the manufacturers, and are in a position to take care of your trade better than ever before. We shall manufacture our own PANTALOONS, OVERALLS, JACKETS, SACK COATS and WORKING SHIRTS in a manner we firmly bylieve to command your ad- miration. Our whole aim is to be not unworthy a fair consideration at your hands. Very Respectfully, WELLING & CARHARTT. JANUARY 31, 1887. 139 JEFFERSON AVE., DETROIT, MICH. we FAILLAS, Makes a Specialty of Butter and Eggs, Fruits and Oysters. Cold Storage in Connection. All Orders receive Prompt and Careful Attention. We Handle the Celebrated “ROCK BRAND” Oysters. No. 1 Egg Crates for Sale. Stevens’ No. 1 patent fillers used. 50 cents each. 07 and 99 Canal Street, - Grand Rapids, Michigan PEHEREINS & 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. This Starch having the light Starch and Gluten ey a mnenrerrenee oe re ane LESSEN SSOP CLERU ESOS "2 eee ae ag eS . ere 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, BOlc Asgontits, 77 to 88 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, GRAND RAPIDS. OIL & GASOLINE CANS With Wood Jacket, LATEST IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1887. ~ i Ne THE PINAFORE 3,5 and 10 Gal. Size. THE NAPA Sa asa IS we > WITH or WITHOUT JACKET. an { bai) ACR A ET : eden at) rv aaa LEONARD & SONS, GRAND RAPIDS, MICE. Manufactured by the Adams & Westlake Mfg. Co., Chicago. Order a sample case of HONEY BEE COFFEE. PRINCESS BAKING POWDER, Eigual to the Best in the market. JH, Phompson & C0, *’Sroco 59 Jefferson ave., Detroit, Mich. a. B. xB. ke eer enreente * o CO. LARGHST EXCLUSIVELY WHOLESALE GROCHRY HOUSE IN MICHIGAN. Cor. Ionia and Louis Sts. Grand Rapids.