The Michigan Tradesman. GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1887. VOL. 4. NO. 200. $7267.70 and from advertisements $20,| Wm. Dupont and Geo. Gundrum were elect- making the total receipts $746.70, all of | ed delegates to the 1887 convention of the which has been turned over to the Treasurer. American Pharmaceutical Association, and Drafts have been made on the Treasurer to| C. P. Parkill, Frank Inglis, Ottmar Eber- THE HMFTH ANNUAL Convention of the Michigan State Pharm- aceutical Association. EDMUND B.DIKEMAN/HESYER & FOX, : : ; The fifth annual convention of the | the amount of $741.77. bach, Dr. John Lamoreaux and I. F. Lati- THE GREAT Manufacturers’ Agts. for Michigan State Pharmceutical Association| The Treasurer reported a balance on hand | mer were named as delegates. For the 1888 ¢ } 5 an was called to order by President Wurzburg | of $523.31. Both of above reports were ac- | convention. Prof. A.B. Prescott, Chas. H. a Garden Seeds d Specialty. AW ant Grist Mill at Mitchell Hall, Petoskey, Tuesday morn-| cepted. | Wagner, A. B. Lyons, Chas. W. Hull and ing, July 12. Rev. Geo. Johnson invoked! Frank Wells presented the re-; B. F. Latimer were elected delegates, and The Most Complete Assortment in Michigan. Don’t Buy un- til you get my prices. ALFRED J.BROWN Representing Jas. Vick, of Rochester. 16-18 N. Division St. Grand Rapids BELKNAP Wagon and Stein 60. 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. : "Special attention given to Repairing, Painting and Lettering. Shops on Front St., Grand Rapids, Mich, WANTED, Butter, Eggs, Wool, Pota- toes, Beans, Dried Fruit, Apples and all kinds of Produce. If you have any of the above goods to ship, or anything in the Produce line let us hear from you. Liberal cash advances made when desired. Karl Bros. Commission Merchants, 157 South Water St., CHICAGO. Reference: First NATIONAL BANK, Chicago. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN, Grand Rapids. SEEDS FOR EVERYBODY. For the Field or Garden. If you want to buy n= Clover, Timothy, Hungarian, Millet, Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue, Red Top, Seed Oats, Rye, Barley, Peas, Onion, Ruta Baga Mangle R Wurzel, Anything in the Line of SEEDS, Write or send to the Seed Store, 71 CANAL ST, W. YT. LAMOREAUX. HIRTH & KRAUSE, LEATHER And Dhoe Store Supplies SHOE BRUSHES, SHOE BUTTONS, SHOE POLISH, SHOE LACES. Heelers, Cork Soles, Button Hooks, Dress- ings, etc. Write for Catalogue. 118 Canal Stree’, Grand Rapids. FURNITURE TO ORDER. Anything or everything in the line of Special Furniture, inside finish of house, office or store, Wood Mantels, and contract work of any kind made to order on short notice and in the best manner out of thoroughly dried lumber of any kind. Designs furnished when desired. Wolverine Chair Factory, West End Pearl St. Bridge. Wateh Maker Jeweler, Ak CANAL SY, Grand Rapids, - Mich. HENRY J. HARTMAN, FOUNDER, GRAY IRON CASTINGS A SPECIALTY. Send for Estimates. 71 South Front St., Grand Rapids, Mich. GINSENG ROOT. We ay the highest price for it. Address Peck Bros,, Druggisis, Grand Rapids, Mich, JUDD co CO., JOBBERS of SADDLERY HARDWARE And Full Line Summer Goods. 102 CANAL STREET. PORTABLE AND STATIONARY BNGIN HS From 2 to 159 Horse-Power, Boilers, Saw Mills Grist Mills, Wood Working Machinery, Shaft ing, Pulleys and “oxes. Contracts made for Complete Outfits. AND AC! eFiELD Maer 5 HIg - yy iss | inn ‘th a | WV. & Denison, 88, 99 and 92 South Division Street, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. [0 Cigar Dealers Realizing the demand for, and knowing the difficulty in obtaining a FIRST-CLASS FIVE-CENT CIGAR, we have concluded to try and meet this demand with a new Cigar called ‘SILVER SPOTS This Cigar we positively guarantee a clear Havana filler, with a spotted Sumatra Wrapper, and entirely free from any arti- ficial flavor or adulterations. It will be sold on its merits. ders filled on 60 days approval. Sample or- Price $35 per 1,000 in any quantities. Express prepaid on orders of 500 and more. Handsome advertising matter goes with first order. Secure this Cigar and increase your Cigar Trade. It is sure to do it. GEO. T. WARREN & G0, Flint, Mich. CHURCH'S Bug Finish! READY FOR USE DRY. NO MIXING REQUIRED. It sticks to the vines and Finishes the whole crop of Potato Bugs with one applicaiion; also kills any Curculio, and the Cotton and Tobacco Worms. This is the only safe way to use a Strong Poison; none of the Poison is in a clear state, but thoroughly combined by patent process and machinery, with material to help the very fine powder to stick to the vines and entice the bugs to eat it, and it is also a fertilizer. ONE POUND will go as far as TEN POUNDS of plaster and Paris Green as mixed by the farmers. Itis therefore cheaper, and saves the trouble and danger of mixing and using the green, which, needless to say, is danger- ous to handle. Bug Finish was used the past season on the State Agricultural College Farm at Lansing, Michigan, and, in answer to inquiries, the managers write: “The Bug finish gave good satisfaction on garden and farm.’’ Many un- solicitated letters have been received prais- ing Bug Finish. Barlow & Star, hardware dealers at Coldwa- ter, Mich., write as follows under date oj May 14; **We sold 3,100 pounds of *‘Bug Finish” last year. Itis rightly named “Bug Finish,” as it finishes the entire crop of bugs with one appli- catiod. We shall not be satisfied unless we sell three tons this year, as there is already a strong demand forit. Please send us ten bar- reis (3,000 pounds) at once.” Guaranteed as represented. Cheaper than any other Mixture used for the purpose, & Anti-Kalsomine Co., Grand Rapids. * MAceInERy Planers, Matchers, Moulders and all kinds of Wood-Working Machinery, Saws, Belting and Oils. And Dodge’s Patent Wood Split Pulley. Large stock kept on hand. Send for sample Pulley and become convinced of their superiority. WRITE FOR PRICES. 130 Oakes St, Grand Rapids, Mich. V. R. STEGLITZ, Proprietor of Raton Rapids Cigar Factory. Manufacturer of the following popular brands: S. & M. CRICKET. ROSADORA. V. R. S. Dealers not handling any of above brands are solicited to send in a trial order. Eaton Rapids, - Mich. BATON & LYON, Importers, Jobbers and Retailers of BOOKS, Sationery & Sundries 20 and 22 donroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. CHARLES A. COYE, Successor to A. Coye & Son, DEALER IN AWNINGS £ TENTS Horse and Wagon Covers, Oiled Clothing, Feed Bags, Wide Ducks, etc. Flags & Banners made to order. 73 CANAL ST., - GRAND RAPIDS. HEL FREEDMAN &0. Manufacturers and Jobbers of CIGARS Factory No, 26, 4th Dist. 76.8. Division St, Grand Rapids. STEAM LAUNDRY, 43 and 45 Kent Street. STANLEY N. ALLEN, Froprietor. WE DO ONLY FIRST-CLASS WORK AND USE NO CHEMICALS, Orders by Mail and Express Promptly At- tended to. the divine blessing, when D. C. Page, President of Petoskey, welcomed the As- sociation to the town in a pleasant man- ner, complimenting the profession on the skill and education necessary to the at- tainment of success and also on the enact- ment of a law regulating the practice of pharmacy. Secretary Parkill responded to the welcome in behalf of the Association. He paid a deserved tribute to the hospitali- ty of Petoskey, thanking her people for the generous welcome accorded her guests. On motion of Frank Wells, the reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dis- pensed with, when President Wurzburg called Frank Inglis to the chair and read his annual address, which was given in full in Tue TRADESMAN of last week. On motion of James Vernor, the chair was in- structed to appoint a committee of three members on President’s address, which he announced that he would do at the close of the morning session. The following gentle- men were elected members of the associa- tion: Earl Allen, Stanton; M. A. Barber, Petoskey; F. E. Brackett and Geo. N. Case, Cheboygan; H. N. Dean, Niles; James E. Dillen, East Tawas; James Fish- er, Marlette; John A. Gibbs, Kalamazoo; Chas. W. Hull, Bay City; Gustaf A. Malm- gren, Ishpeming; F. O. Marthy, Man- chester; Neal McMillan, Rockford; Ed. Pemberthy, Iron River; H. W. Roden- baugh, Breedsville; L. F. Rogers, Lake- view, Albert M. Todd, Nottawa; Fred. A. Tillson, Ishpeming; W. A. Watson, Breck- enridge; A. A. Weeks, Grattan; J. R. Kestell, Detroit; A. B. Francis, Olivet; H. S. Barie, Detroit; M. J. Erwin, Harbor Springs; G. A. Osborn, Luther; J. C. Bostick, Manton; A. J. Dayton, Petoskey; E. R. Wilson, Petoskey. On motion of Frank Wells, the chair was instructed to appoint a committee of three members to report a revised form of constitution and by-laws atthe opening of the afternoon session. The chair ap- pointed as such committee Frank Wells, Jacob Jesson and John E. Peck. Prof. A. B. Prescott presented a paper, prepared by A. S. Mitchell, in answer to Query No. 37, ‘‘What disinfectant and an- tiseptic preparations can the dispensing pharmacist make with anvantage?” Dr. A. B. Lyons ealled attention to a dis- covery he recently made, that sulphur can be made to burn evenly by mixing it with an equal part of terra alba or any other cheap mixture. Arthur Bassett said that for several years he prepared all the disenfectants used by the health department of Detroit and that extended experimentation had satisfied the department that a compound of 70 parts of fiour sulpher, 15 parts of salt petre and 5 parts of gum camphor produced the most satisfactory disinfectant for cloth- ing. Prof. Prescott doubted the economy of substituting camphor for aleohol, when Mr. Bassett asserted that the camphor added to the evenness with which the mixture burned. On motion of Jacob Jesson, it was voted to publish the above paper, and all other papers presented at the convention, in the proceedings. H. W. Snow read a paper on ‘The al- kaloidal strength of specoe root and of its fluid extract, when President Wurzburg announced H. J. Brown, Arthur Bassett, and Geo. G. Steketeeas the Committee on President’s address, when the meeting ad- journed until afternoon. Afternoon Session. The opening of the Question Box being the first toing in order, a question was read, asking how the local option law affected the drug trade. Representative MeMillan asserted that the law did not affect the sale of liquor in the proper manner by druggists. Another enquirer asked if the present standard of the Board of Pharmacy could not be raised above 50 per cent. Geo. Gundrum thought the standard ought to be raised to at least 60 per cent. A question as to how to treat grocers who sell paris, green without a label was answered by Prof. Prescott, who said that the question was a commercial and not a pharmaceutical question. Paris green is neither a drug nor a medicine any more than ‘‘Rough on rats” or a toy _ pistol. Something should be done to prevent its sale without the proper label, but Prof. Prescott doubted whether the druggist was the proper person to take the subject in hand. Dr. Lyon, on the contrary, thought that the druggist should move in the mat- ter, as paris green comes under the com- mon head of poisons. J. 8S. Hewitt said that the grocers in Milford sold the article in any sized packages, without the least ap- pearance of a label. Another enquirer asked how to treat Colgate’s goods, which are sold by dry goods dealers as leaders atless prices than the druggist can buy them for. No one was able to present a solution of this problem, when Secretary Jesson presented the report of the State Board of Pharmacy. The total number of names on the register is 2,942, of which 2,749 are registered pharmacists. One hundred and _ seventy- three names have been dropped from the register for failing to renew, fifteen have been reported as dead, two certificates have been revoked, one has passed the re- quired examination and had his original certificate canceled, making a total of 193 names which have been erased from the register. Two examinations have been held since the last report, during which one hundred and seven candidates were successful and fifty unsuecessful. The total cash receipts during the past year have been $3,139.25. The expenses of the Board have been $2,050.30, including a Secretary’s salary of $800. The report was adopted. Secretary Parkill presented his annual re- port, as follows: membership at close of last convention, 792; five members have died, one has resigned and eight have been dropped for non-payment of dues, making the present membership 778. The receipts from dues, fees and certificates have been port of the Committee of Legislation, | Frank J. Wurzburg, Frank Wells, A. B. which Tie TRADESMAN will endeavor to! Stevens, E. 'T. Webb and Jacob Jesson. al- present in full next week. warmly applauded and unanimously adopted, and Mr. Wells was voted the thanks of the Association for nis vigilance in behalf of the drug trade of the State. H. J. Brown presented the report of the committee on President’s address, com- mending the recommendations relative to local organization, the Grand Rapids price- book, representation on the commitiee to re- vise the Pharmacopeeia, not sending pro- ceedings to members in arrears, the traflic in liquors, the dissolution of the present body. Recommendations were adopted, as was also a recommendation that nothing be done in the President’s recommendation that the Association present tothe Governor the names of suitable persons for appoint- ment to the State Board of Pharmaey. Frank Wells presented the report of the special Committee on Constitution and By- laws, which was adopted. Prof. A. B. Stevens presented the report of the committee on Unofticial Formulary, which was adopted. S. E. Allen, President of the Ohio Pharmaceutical Association, presented the greetings of that body, an@ Prof. A. Bb. Lyons presented his report as a delegate to the recent convention of that Association. Geo. G. Steketee presented his report as a delegate to the Indiana ; Pharmaceutical Association. Both of above reports were adopted. Prof. A. B. Lyons stated that the com- mittee on adulterations had no report to make. The following were elected members of the Association: Orrin E. Close, Spring Lake; H. H. Eaton, Boyne Falls; J. M. Harris, Ironton; J. A. McPhee, Evart; Isaac J. Leggett, Paris, L. Pauly, St. Ignace. Several interesting technical papers were presented, when the meeting adjourned. The report was Evening Session. The evening session was not called until about 9 o’clock, when the delegates marched into the dining room of the Arlington Hotel and spent an hour in the discussion of the toothsome viands set before them. Toast- master Wells called the assemblage to order and called for the following responses, which were given in the order named: The State Association; The Accomplish- ments of the Old and the Promises of the New—H. J. Brown. Michigan; its Pine Boards and its Sea- boards—Frank Hamilton. Pharmaceuical Literature; its Character and Growth—Geo. McDonald. Our Angel Visitors; The Traveling Men—A. Bassett. Allied Interests; the Retailer, Jobber and Manufacturer—Jacob Jesson. Affinities; Chemical and Other—S. E. Parkill. The responses were all particular- ly happy and some of them will appear in the THE TRADESMAN hereafter. Wednesday Morning. The meeting was called to order by Frank Wells, who moved that Frank J. Wurz- burg act as chairman of the body, pending re- organization. The motion was earried, when 8. E. Parkill was selected to act as chairman. On motion of Frank Wells, the chair was instructed to appoint a com- mittee to present a new constitution, » and the chair appointed as such committee Frank Wells, Jacob Jesson and John E. Peck. Mr. Wells then presented a revised draft of the constitution and by-laws, which was adopted, when the members in good standing in the old Association were de- clared members of the new orginzation. On motion of Frank Wells, the election of President was then proceeded with. Jas. Vernor presented the name of Arthur Bassett and Dr. Geo. W. Crouter nominated Frank Inglis. Mr. Bassett received forty- three of the seventy-one votes east and was declared elected. Stanley E. Parkill was re-elected Secretary by acclamation, when the following officers were elected in the regular order: First Vice-President—G. Petoskey. Second Vice-President—H. B. Fairehild, Grand Rapids. Third Vice-President—Henry Kephart, Berrien Springs. Treasurer—Wm. Dupont, Detroit. Executive Committee—Geo. Gundrum, Frank Inglis, A. H. Lyman, John E. Peck, E. T. Webb. On motion of Frank Wells, it was voted to hold the next annual convention in Detroit the second week in October. Jas. Vernor was selected to act as Local Secre- tary. The chair announced C. H. Wagner, E. M. Harwood, T. Webb and Dr. John Lamoreaux as a Committee on Resolutions and C. A. Bug- bee, H. B. Fairchild, Frank Inglis, A. H. Lyman and Henry Kephart as a Committee on Exhibits. A. B. Lyon, A. B. Stevens, C. G. Stone, Wm. Dupont and Geo. Gundrum were elected delegates to the 1887 convention of the American Pharmoceutieal Association and C. P. Parkill, Frank Inglis, Attmar Eberbach, Dr. John Lamoreaux and L. F. Latimer were named as delegates. For the 1888 convention, Prof. A. B. Prescott, Chas. H. Wagner, A. B. Lyons, Chas. W. Halland R. F. Latimer were elected dele- gates and Frank J. Wurzburg, Frank Wells, A. B. Stevens, E. 'T. Webb and Jacob alter- nates. On motion of Dr. A. B. Lyons, Dr. S. B. Duffield was elected to honory member- ship. ‘crue Bassett presented the report of the Committee on Trade Interests. The report called attention to the importance of Detroit the second week in October. Jas. Vernor was selected to act to act as Local Secretary. The chair announced C. H. Wagner, E. T. Webb and Dr. John Lamoreaux as a Committee on Resolutions, ‘and C. - of the Dairy Report. LANSING, June 30, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sin—Have commenced, but ac- complished little on your Report. Will soon be out of the ‘‘jam” the closing of the Legislature left us in and then hope to rush itout. Just at present, and for twenty days to come the immediate publishing of the laws will occupy the entire foree of the office. Will further advise you when ready to grind your grist. Yours respectfully, Toorr & GopFREyY. oo - It’s Often Fatal, Full many a man, both old and young, Is sent to his sarcophagus By pouring water, icy cold, Adown his warm vesophagus. e ne Ket Tradestal A JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE RETA, TRADE OF THE WOLVERINE STATE. E. A. STOWE, Editor. Terms $1 a year in advance, postage paid. A ivertising rates made known on application. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1887. THE CANADIAN AWAKENING. The fact that the question of American and Canadian relations is becoming urgent is appreciated in Canada. The demand by the Manitobans for permission to construct their Red River Valley railroad, the agita- tion among the Ontario farmers in favor of complete reciprocity, and the firm expres- sion by the Nova Scotians of their sense of grievance with Dominion policy, are all in- dications of the disturbance which prevails in the public mind in Canada, and all bear upon the same general subject, trade rela- tions with the United States. The Manito- bans want an outlet to their neighbors, Da- kota and Minnesota, the Ontario farmers wit to send their crops to the American markets, and the Nova Scotians want the fishing disputes settled, and their trade in- tercourse with New England ports made as free as possible. This pressure is very certain to have a good effect in promoting an early and satis- factory settlement of the Canadian question. There has been more danger of difficulties and obstacles on the other side of the line than upon ours, and the manifestations there of an energetic public demand for decisive action must be a very favorable circum- stance in the endeavor to reach a satisfac- tory conclusion on broad principles. The politics of the Dominion have been so much devoted to local and trivial matters, and their issues have so often depended upon narrow considerations of personal or fac- tional dispute, that it requires the rise of a strong tide of popular feeling to cover these little landmarks of party, and give a wider outlook to the public policy. The discussion of Commercial Union by Mr. Butterworth, Mr. Wiman, and others, at the great meeting of the agriculturists of Ontario, is a hopeful evidence of the reason- able and cordial feeling in which the sub- ject is to be approached. There has been some attempt by partisan newspapers in Canada, as there was at the Toronto ‘“‘Board of Trade” meeting, to confuse this simple question of trade relations with all sorts of political considerations. The duty of Can- ada to England, it has been urged by some, forbids that she should make and receive concessions of commercial intercourse with the United States. But it is evident that the people of the Dominion—or, at least, a very large and influential part of them—do not value highly an argument upon these lines, Whatever they may think as to the desirableness of preserving their allegiance to the English Empire, they feel sure that it does not require them to be on ill terms with their neighbor, and to keep open the running sore of a trade question with her. It is also seen in Canada that the repre- sentations from this side of a disinclination to approach the political question are per- fectly sincere. There have been two or three American newspapers that have thoughtlessly or mischievously asserted a de- mand for annexation, as the preliminary or ultimate accompaniment of Commercial Union; but the evidence that no such a de- mand is made or entertained by the Ameri- can people is abundant, we think, to pre- vent the true issue from being obscured in the discussion in Canada. The movement which is begun there must certainly con- tinue, and it can hardly fail to develop the simple fact that every reasonable consider- ation demands an early and a fair settle- ment of the trade question between the two countries, on the broad and enduring basis which Commercial Union, or Complete Reciprocity, alone affords. SOLIMAN SNOOKS. On December 2, 1884, THE TRADESMAN received a communication from O. H. Rich- mond, the South Division street druggist, purporting to come from *‘Cant Hook Cor- ners” and bearing the euphonious cognomen of ‘Soliman Snooks.” The article treated of subjects akin to trade matters, and, per- ceiving that the vein struck by the writer was capable of further development, THE TRADESMAN encouraged Mr. Richmond to continue his contributions. This he agreed to do oncondition that his identity should not be disclosed, an agreement THe TRADESMAN has rigidly lived up to until forced to make this explanation, although the writer of the. articles has been free to assert his connec- tion therein on several occasions. The con- tributions took fairly well with THE TRADESMAN’S readers—so well, in fact, that a basis of compensation was agreed up- on between the writer and the editor. In no case was Mr. Richmond’s salary allowed to go beyond a month, the payments being usually made weekly, in some cases in ad- yanee. The subjects of the articles, and their method of treatment, were mostly sug- gested by the editor and his assistants, and cuts illustrating the scene of operations were gotten out and used from time to time. Not being a finished writer and be- ing strongly inclined toward vulgarity and obscenity, the articles have required consid- erable pruning, and, in spite of the careful scrutiny of the editor and his assistants, some statements and inferences have gone into print which are heartily to be deplored. On the failure of Mr. Richmond to furnish copy at the proper time, the articles have fre- quently been written in tnis office, but in no case has the editor of Tut TRADESMAN or anyone connected with the office laid any claim to their authorship. The editor of Tue TRADESMAN has probably’ asserted that he was not their author a thousand times during the past three years. The articles having had their day and a number of would-be imitators having arisen, Tue TRADESMAN makes the above explan- ation preliminary to the statement that the publication of further contributions from ““Soliman Snooks” will be discontinued for the present. THE DRUGGISTS’ CONVENTION. The fifth annual convention of the Michi- gan State Pharmaceutical Association, which was held at Petoskey, last week was a suc- cess in everything except point of numbers. Contrary to expectation, only about half as many members attended as was the case at the three previous conventions of the Asso- ciation. Another disappointment was the poor representation from the Upper Penin- sula. It was thought that the holding of the convention at Petoskey would induce a large attendance from the Lake Superior district, but only one member from that part of the State put in an appearance. Aside from attendance, the convention was all that could be desired. The reports of officers and committees, the papers pre- sented and the discussions held were all sat- isfactory and, if anything, above the aver- age. While definite conclusions were not reached on the subjects of mutual insurance, wholesalers retailing, or quotations in daily newspapers, emphatic action was taken on the question of tumbler liquor selling by druggists—action which is sure to result in lessening the illegal traffic and redound to the credit of the Association. The entertainment furnished by the peo- ple of Petoskey and Charlevoix, although not lavish, was even more than could have been excepted and the cordial welcome ex- tended the convention attested the hospital- ity of the two towns. It affords THE TRADESMAN no small pleasure to be the first journal to present a complete report of the convention, and aiso to realize that it was the only journal regu- larly represented at the meeting—that all reports published in other papers must be taken from itscolumns, Tim TRADESMAN is the only publication which has been rep- resented at every convention of the Asso- ciation." It has followed the fortunes of the drug trade in sunshine and in storm. It has assisted in the enactment of a Pharmacy Law and assisted in the defeat of in- iquitous liquor legislation. To no class of business men has. it rendered more valiant service and by none has it been more cor- dially supported. For some time past the attention of the labor organizations in the North has been directed to the condition of labor in the South. It has been felt that the Northern workman cannot isolate himself from his brother in the South, and that the education and organization of the freedmen are indis- pensable to the plans which are entertained for the elevation of the working classes generally. Hence the decided interest in the Blair Bill which has been shown by the Knights of Labor and similar organizations. In this situation of affairs Northern work- men will read with interest what has taken place at Fairview, in South Carolina. The colored workmen of that place organized clubs to improve their position as laborers by the means which.our. trades unions em- ploy. ‘Some of them had ideas of a strike some time in the future, for a dollar a day.” Their proceedings had some affectation of secresy, which excited the alarm of the white residents. A Lynch court was organized, and the members of the clubs called before it. The investigation satisfied the court that the organization was purely industrial, and had no criminal intent. What then? ‘‘They were told that the white people would not allow any such organization to exist in se- cret.” In effect the trades union was sup- pressed, first at Fairview, and then at an- other viliage. The right of colored work- men to associate in this way is as clear as can be. As for secresy, there was no at- tempt at concealment when their white neighbors asked for the list of members and made inquiry into the purposes of the or- ganization. The aimus, of the ‘warning’ is that the freedmen shall not associate ‘‘to strike for a dollar a day” or for anything else. There are many people who would like to deal in this summary fashion with every trades union in the country. But this will not make the action more palatable to the great body of Northern workmen, who know that without such unions the work- man is powerless to secure favorable terms for his labor. The people of Manitoba are having a very pretty quarrel with the Dominion govern- ment. The railroad policy of that govern- ment is to force commerce between the nat- urally isolated provinces by building politi- cal lines, and to keep the Canadians from building lines to connect themselves with the adjacent parts of the United States. The inter-colonial line which connects Qu2- bee with Halifax is one such road.. The Canadian Pacific is another. But the Man- itobans find that their natural interests lie in the direction of intercourse with Dakota and Minnesota, and they have undertaken to build a railroad southward for . that pur- pose. This proceeding has been ‘‘disal- lowed” at Ottawa, as an interference with the monopoly conceded to the Canadian Pa- cific. But the authorities and people of Manitoba claim that the authority to con- struct their new road antedates the charter of the Canadian Pacific and was not repealed by it. They say that they have the law as well as natural justice on their side, and they are going to maintain their rights. So they have surveyed a good part of the road, and are actually at work onits construction. As the Constitution of the Dominion dis- tinetly provides for the withdrawal of any province which finds that arrangement un- satisfactory, the authorities at Ottawa will have to walk softly. Already the Manito- bans threaten secession at one end of the line, andthe Nova Scotians at the other. Before long they will find that nothing but Commercial Union will save their confeder- acy from going to pieces, and then each of the fragments will be knocking at the door of the Union—a prospect we do not contem- plate with any pleasure. We would far rather see Canada a prosperous and united + independent country. The judges of the State courts of New York have released from the custody of the Immigration Commissioners a number of persons who came to this country by the aid of the local governments in the British Islands. They were not quite destitute of funds, having been supplied with a sum which put them outside the list of paupers. On this ground, the courts held that the Commissioners had exceeded their powers in detaining them. Under this decision the guardians of the poor in any British parish or Irish union of parishes may de- plete the number of the poor they must have in charge, by getting them across the water with a pittance in their hand. They could not send them on the same terms to a neighboring parish or ‘‘union.” The Brit- ish law of settlement foisted upon Ireland also in 1835, authorizes the guardians of any parish to send home to their own par- ly to become in need of aid from the poor rates. Under this system the poor of the United Kingdom are practically serfs, ad- scripti glebw, bound to the soil of the man- or in which they were born. But they can be shipped to America, and we have no such safeguard against it as every English parish has against every other. And yet one of the English newspapers stigmatized the detention and return of assisted immi- grants as an unchristian proceeding. Sometimes the case is put against strikes as though all the work omitted in the period of idleness were lost to the workmen. Most commonly it happens that a strike merely means steadier and more constant work through the months which follow it to make up for lost time. But this is not the case when the temporary ‘deficit caused by the strike is supplied by larger importations from abroad. The strikes of the glass workers, the coke workers, and the iron workers of Western Pennsylvania, shave had the effect of increasing the importations of the products of those industries to twice their former dimensions. Although Amer- ica is capable of supplying its wants of glass, iron and steel most amply, and of ex- ceeding the English products of: all these, we have been buying them of England for the past five months in very large quanti- ties. But as these dissensions between capital and labor have come to an end, we now may expect the importations to fall to the old fig- ures. AMONG THE TRADE. GRAND RAPIDS GOSSIP. W. Purely Personal. Seymour W. Peregrine, Vice-President of was married last Tuesday evening to Min- nie E. Leach, an estimable youny lady liv- ing on Cherry street. ‘The happy couple are spending their honeymoon in the White Mountains. Dr. C. S. Hazeltine, Col. Geo. G. Briggs, John B. Parker and W. F. Bulkley have gone to Boston to attend a meeting of the directors of the Peninsular Novelty Co. Capt. C. G. Perkins came up from Hender- son, Ky., to accompany the other gentle- man to the Hub. ——— Oo An Exceptional Record. The Northern National Bank has earried on a general banking business at Big Rap- ids since 1871 and during that time the in- stitution has not lost a single dollar. THE TRADESMAN confidently believes that this is the only bank in the country which can present such a record. The ‘“‘fine Italian hand” of President Stearns had “something to do with this record. —— o Hardwood Lumber. Black ash is firm. Maple is very dull. Oak is in good demand. —_——>- The Bancroft cheese factory will not be in operation until next season. THE NkKW Soap Company. As previously announced, the trade is now being supplied with Soap from this new factory. Two brands are now introduced, the FiLeadlight AND Little Daisy: Both free from adulterations of all kinds, and contain pure Ceylon Cocoa Oil, Steam Refined Tallow, Giycerine 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. CME OF > io ECONOMY ATENT © -oGX© 2 oADIUSTABLE = SHELF = REVERSIBLE “BRACKETS. eee HELVING R ye re ao H i cathe i a PONE AND MOVED 0°98 2 @® EASILY AS STOCKe ONE BRACKET ) SUITABLE FOR VARIOUS I) WIDTHS OF SHELVING. PATENTED OCT. 19, 1887. Manufactured by KOCH A. B. CO. 354 MAIN ST., NM ie; t PEORIA. ILL. Liberal discount to the trade, or parties first putting up these brackets in any local- ity. RETAIL MERCHANT'S And Dealers. THE MISSOURI a Steam Washer Is made in the best possible manner, of the best obtainable materials, and with proper care is warranted to last any ordinary fami- ly ten years. Every merchant and_ retail dealer should keep it in stock. Write for prices and terms. J. WORTH, Sole Mfr. sr, LOUIS, MO, The letters below are a fair sample of a very large number received by me in my regular correspondence. They speak for themselves. OGALLALA, Neb., Nov. 29, 1888. J. WORTH, St. Louis, Mo.: DEAR Str—I received yours of the 16th, ask- ing how I liked the Missouri Steam Washer. Sir, I can do more and better washing with it in one day than any four women can do in the me time by any other process. Itis the best ashing Machine in the world and the invent- or ought to have a pension for helping women with their hardest work as he has. Yours truly, Mrs. EMMA ARMSTRONG. Office of J. E. LANE & Co., Phoenix Laundry. Bia RAprps, Mich., July 7. 1886. J. WORTH, St. Louis, Mo.: DEAR SIR—TWwo years ago we purchased one of your Steam Washers of Mr. Owen, of this saw. Ofte girl does allour washing, which is fectly clean and white. Fraternally yours, J. E. LANE & Co. the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co., | place. After giving it a thorough trial we find | that it is the best washer, little or big, we ever | $65 to $75 per week, andthe clothes are per- MISCELLANEOUS. a AAA Advertisements will be inserted under this head for one cent a word or two cents a word forthree insertions. No advertisement taken tor less than 25 cents. Advance payment. Advertisements directing that answers be sent in care of this office must be accompanied by 25 cents extra, to cover expense of postage, OR SALE—#2,200 stock of drugs and gro- ceries at a sacrifice, in a good little town of life and energy. Also store building and house and lot. Wiilexchange real estate for farm property, Address G.& D., care Tradee- man. 1903t WOR SALE—At a bargain, 30 acres of choice - farming Jand situated in township of Clearwater, county of Kalkaska, on north % of southwest \ of section 24, in town 28, north of range 8 west, with 1S acresimproved. Frame barn 26 x 36 and smal! house. For terms of sale apply to Perry Hainah or Smith Barnes, Traverse City, Mich. 1993t VOR SALE—A good-paying hardware busi- ness in athriving Michigan village. Will sell stock or tinner’s tools, with or without the building. Will invoice about $2,000. Good reasons for selling. Address ‘“Tinsmith,”’ care The Tradesman. 202* {YOR SALE—Well-selected grocery stock, bakery business, store buildings and good residence adjoining same. Cash sales “annem $18,000 per year. This property will be offered exceptionally low for cash, or cash and time, or willtake a small unencum- bered place as part pay. Address J. W. Landes, 276 Champion st., Battle Creek, Mich. 200* NOR RENT —Larve store, corner West Ful- ton and Front streets, Boston Block. Good location for a grocery. Inquire of J. T. Strahan, 221 Mt. Vernon St., Grand Rapids. 200 OR SALE—120-acre farm, with fine house and other buildings, three miles north of Coopersville. The best orchard in Ottawa county. Price $7,000 cash. Address, for fur- ther particulars, E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids, Mich. 198tt OR SALE CHEAP—Portable saw mill in good runningorder. Capacity 25 M pine lumber per day. Gahg edger, saw dust carrier, and linerollers. For further particulars en- quire of J. F. Clark, Big Rapids, Mich. 196tf OR SALE—Fine residence property on Mount Vernon street, west side, with bath room, closets and all modern conveniences, for sale for $5,000 cash, or will trade for stock of general merchandise or goods in any partic- ular line. Address N. A. Fletcher, Houseman Building, Grand Rapids. 195tf OR SALE—The best drugstore in the thriv- ing city of Muskegon. Terms easy. C. L. Brundage, Muskegon, Mich. 193tt OR SALE—Two store counters, three sets scales, six tea cans, six spice cans, one small coffee mill and two show-cases, also one delivery wagon. Allof the foregoing will be sold cheap for cash. M. J. Lewis, 72 Grand- ville avenue, Grand Rapids. 192tf NOK SALE—Best bargain ever offered for general stock in growing town in good farming community in Northern Michigan. Stock willinventory about $6,000. Sales last year were $60,000. Address**fhe Tradesman,”’ Grand Rapids. 17itt eR SALE—Ice box, 6 feet and 2 inches high, 2feetand 11 inches deep and 5 feet and 2 inches wide. The box is ziae lined and nearly new. J.C. Shaw, 7) Canal street, Grand Rap- ids. sore Wy 4ese> live traveling salesmen; salary andexpenses; no experience necessary. Address, with stamp, Palmer & Co., Winona, Minn. 202* Vy JANTED—Situation ina good store, by a young man with four years’ experience in a general store. Mich. Address Box 43, Manton, 202* Vy J ANTED—To exchange farm worth $2,5W for a stock of goods. Address Box 23, Tradesman office, 201*tf \y JANTED—By a man of ability, ajob in wholesale or retail store, express oflice, or any kind of situation that is respectable. Best of references. Address J, M. Laberteaux, Benton Harbor, Mich. 200" We tohandlethe New Chem ical Ink Erasing Pencil. Greatest noy- elty ever produced. Erases ink in two sec- onds, no abrasion of paper. 200 to 500 per cent. profit. One agent’s sales amounted to $620.00 in Six Days; another £32.00 in two hours. Ter- ritory absolutely free. Salary to good men. No ladies need answer. Sample35 cents. For terms and full particulars address the manu- facturers, J. W. Skinner & Co., Onalaska, Wis- consin. 200* "wo — To exchange a nice house and lot in Big Kapids fora drug store, Grand Rapids preterred. Address H. L. Hall, care Hazeitine & Perkins Drug Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Witt ee. man having an established trade among lumbermen to add a spee- ial line and sellon commission. To the right man a splendid chance will be given to make money without extraexpense. Address “B,’’ eare Michigan Tradesman. W7stt ORGANIZATION OUTRIES Full outfits for the Collection Depart- ment of a Business Men’s Association, con- taining all the late improvements, supplied to order for $13. The outfit comprises: 1,000 “Blue Letter’ Notification Sheets, for member's use. 500 Copyrighted Record Blanks, 500 Association Notification Sheets, and 500 Envelopes. Money can be sent by draft, post-office or express order. Fuller & Stowe Company, 49 Lyon Street, - Grand Rapids, Mich. What do you think of this? While in conver- sation with Wm. M. Dale, one of the largest druggists in Chicago, we were surprised to learn that he had sold over one and a half mil- lion of Tansill’s: Punch de. cigars and that the quality gets better all the time. The demand continues to inerease. Let us tell you, if you want to sellacigar that your customers will be pleased with, the sooner vou order Tansill’s Punch the better.—Independent Grocer. ’ Se le oh aa Ona aw ro ry rope 1 eri +e Full Line ot LUBRICATING OLS. We make a specialty of HOUREBRA OIL, Which for Farm Machinery and general purposes is the Best Brand on the market. GRAND RAPIDS OFFICE, No.1 Canal $t., | | Telephone No. 228-2. J. G. ALEXANDER, Agent. GIVE US A TRIAL ORDER. 'We Guarantee Satisfaction. Prd o’ . “+ Revised Form of Constitution and By- Laws. The following draft of local constitution and by-laws has been carefully revised by the President and Secretary of the Michi- gan Business Men’s Association and, with such essential amendments as are suggested in the interim, will be presented at the Sep- tember convention of the State body for ap- proval: PREAMBLE. WHEREAS, comparison of ideas and methods and con- cert of action are essential to the well being of any unity, and Wheneas’ We believe that a Business Men’s Associa’ tion will accomplish these objects; therefore RESOLVED—That we, business men of Harbor Springs and vicinity, duly assembled on July 14, 1887, do hereby organize ourselves into such an Association, and adopt the constitution and by-laws following: CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE I.—-NAME. The name of this organization shall be the Harbor Springs Business Men’s Association, and it shall ke aux- iliary to the Michigan Business Men’s Association. ARTICLE Ii.— OBJECTS. The principal objects of this Association shall be as follows: : 1. To encourage well-directed enterprises; to pro- mote the proper progress, extension and increase of the trade and growth of this city. 2. To increase acquaintanceship and foster the high est commercial integrity among those engaged in the various lines of business represented. 3. To encourage the merchant to adoptshorter hours for doing business. 4. To promote the proper observance of all national holidays and more frequent intervals for rest and rec- reation. i : i 5. To take concerted action against discriminations by railway and express companies. 6. To induce equitable insurance rates and seitle- ments. : 7. To secure immunity from inferior and adulterated goods, short weights, counts and measures, fictitious brands and labels and misrepresentation in public and private. i & To influence legislation in favor of better collec- tion laws, affording more safety tocreditors in general. 9. Tointroduce the cash system, wherever practi- cable. : : 10. To guard against unnecessary extensions of credit to unworthy persons, through the interchange of in- formation gained by experience and otherwise. 11. To maintain a collection department for the col- lection of doubtful accounts and the blacklisting of dead-beats who prey upon business men. : 12. To prevent the jobber selling at retail to private families. 13. To compel the peddler to assume a portion of the burdens borne by the merchant. : 14. To discourage the demoralizing practice of cut- ting in prices and encourage the maintenance of legit- imate profits. ARTICLE Il]. —MEMBERSHIP. Any individual doing an honorable business may become a member of this Association on the two- thirds vote of the members present at any regular meeting, by paying to the Secretary the sum of $1 membership fee, and agreeing to pay 50 cents quarterly dues in advance, and any assessments which shall be voted by the Association to meet expenses. ARTICLE IV.—OBLIGATION, : Every person becoming a member of this As- sociation shall be honorably bound to conform to the rules, regulations and by-laws. ARTICLE V.—NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. Any member of this Association who shall neglect or refuse to pay his dues, or any assessment ordered by the Association, for three months after such sums be- come due, shall thereby forfeit his membership. ARTICLE VI.—OFFICERS. The officers of this Association shall consist of a Pres- ident. a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Executive Committee of five members, (of which the President and Secretary shall be two), a Manufac- turing Committee of three members, a Transportation Committee of three members, an Insurance Committee members, a Committee on Improvement of three members and a Committee on Trade Interests of three members. These officers shall be elected annually by ballot and shall hold office until their successors are elected. ARTICLE VII.—DUTIES OF OFFICERS. : Section 1—The President shall preside at all meetings, if present; and at the annua! meeting he shall present a report of the proceedings of the Association for the year, its present condition, and any suggestions for its future management which may be gained from his ex- perience. : Section 2—In the absence of the President, the Vice- President shall preside. Section 3—The Secretary shall receive all money due the Association from any source and pay the same to the Treasurer, taking his receipt therefor; keep a rec- ord of all meetings; conduct all correspondence; keep a list of all members in a book provided for that pur- pose; and notify all committees of their appointment. Section 4—The Treasurer shall receive all monies from the Secretary, giving his receipt therefor; pay all bills when approved by the Executive Committee, and report the condition of the treasury at each regular meeting. Section 5—The Executive Committee shall have charge of the collection department and the compila- tion and publication of the delinquent lists; shall pro- vide rooms for the Association; audit all bills and ex- amine the books and accounts of the Secretary and Treasurer previous to each annual meeting. Section 6—The Committee on Manufacturing shall use all possible inducements to secure the location of mills, factories and other public improvements. Section 7—The Transportation Committee shall.en- deavor to secure any needed concessions in freight or express rates. ¢ Section 8—-The Committee on Insurance shall study to secure good insurance at fair rates and prompt set- tlements on an equitable basis. Section $—The linprovement Committee shall encour- age the development and improvement of wagon roads, the adornment of parks and streets and all other pri- vate improvements for the public good, Section 10—The Committee on Trade Interests shall have charge of all matters pertaining to local and State legislation; shall proceed with the peddler as the Asso- ciation may direct, and shall settle disputes between members. Section 11—Both officers and committees shall, at any tim, make such recommendations to the Association aS may seem to them to be desirable. ARTICLE VIIIL.—COMPENSATION. No compensation for services shall be paid any officer, except the Secretary. AKTICLE IX.—-MEETINGS. Section 1—The annual meeting of the Association shall be held on the first Friday of each January. Section 2—The regular meetings of the Association shall be held on the first Friday of each month. Special meetings shall be called by the President on the written request of five members. ARTICLE XI.—AMENDMENTS. This constitution and by-laws may be altered or amended by a two-ghirds vote of those present at an regular meeting, providing a written notice of suc alteration or amendment has been presented at the preceeding regular meeting: ARTICLE Xil.—BY-LAWS. By-laws notin conflict with this constitution may be established for the government of the Association on the two-thirds vote of the members present at any ses- sion. BY-LAWS. ARTICLE L.—QUORUM. Five members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. ARTICLE Il.—EXPULSION. Any member of this Association who shall be placed on the delinquent list shall stand expelled from the As- sociation; and any member doing any act which tends to bring the Association into disrepute shall be expelled by the two-thirds vote of the members present at any regular meeting. /ARTICLE IH1.—ORDER OF BUSINESS. 1, Reading minutes of the last meeting. %. Adinission of new members. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4 of three - Reports of special committees. 5. Reading of correspondence. 5 Communications from State Association. 7 Communications from jocal associations, 8. Unfinished business. 9. New business. 10. Good of the Association. ll. Election of officers and appointznent of commit- tees. 12. Report of Treasurer. 13. Adjournment. ARTICLE IV—STATE DUES. On or before October 1 of each year, the Secretary shall remit to the State Secretary the per capita dues for a many members as he has on the membership ok, ARTICLE V—NEW MEMBERS, The President and Secretary shal] constitute a com- mittee to solicit the membership of business men who have not joined the Association. ARTICLE VI—DELINQUENT LISTS. Both State aud local delinquent lists shall be prompt- ly distributed among the members by the Secretary. Both lists shall be considered strictly confidential eom- munications and treated accordingly. ARTICLE VII—RULES OF ORDER. Questions not governed by this constitution and by- ~— shall be decided according to Roberts’ Rules of Order, ARTICLE VIII—DELINQUENTS, Sec.1 The Association emphatically asserts that it hopes to collect all debts due the members without pub- licity, and that it neither desires or intends, in any in- stance, to permit its members to intentionally annoy or persecute any person indebted to members of the Association. Sec. 2. That no injustice may be done to, or advan- tage taken of any debtor, by any member of the As- sociation, it shall be the duty of every member, before reporting a person to the Association as a delinquent, to send him the first official notification sheet, known as the “Blue Letter,” setting forth the fact that he owes the writer a stated sum and that he is granted fifteen days from thedate entered on such letter in which to pay the debt,r to satisfactorily arrange for its pay- ment; that if after the expiration of the fifteen days thus granted, the debtor shall have failed to pay or to have arranged for payment the member shall report him to the Secretary (giving in each case his full name, occupation and place of residence), when that officer shall mail him the second official notification sheet, setting forth the fact that he is indebted to the member named in the sum stated, and that unless he pays, or ar- ranges to pay the amount within ten days he will be re- ported to the Executive Committee as a delinquent; and in the absence of extenuating circumstances, that Com- mittee shall then place the debtor’s name on the De- linquent List, a copy of which must be furnished every member of the Association. Sec. 3. The second circular letter sent to the debtor shall be enclosed in the authorized envelope of the As- sociation, on which shall be printed, “If not called for in ten days, return to theHarbor Springs Business Men’s Association,” and the non-return of any circular letter thus mailed shall be deemed sufficient evidence that the said letter was received by the debtor addressed. Sec.4. Disputed accounts shall be investigated by the Executive Committee, whose report on the same shall be acted upon by the Association. Sec.5. Any member trusting a man whose name ap- pears on the Delinquent List shall be fined $10, Harbor Springs in Line on Organization. When President Hamilton and the editor of THE TRADESMAN organized an Associa- tion at Petoskey last winter, the latter en- deavored to work up interest in the subject at Harbor Springs, without marked success. While attending the druggists’ convention at Petoskey, last week, President Hamilton spent a half day among the business men of Harbor Springs and found them all anxious to form an Association. A call was accord- ingly made for Thursday evening, at which time there was a very general*turn-out. B. T. Halsted was selected to act as chairman of the meeting and J. L. Thompson as sec- retary. Explanations were made by Presi- dent Hamilton and the editor of THE TRADESMAN, when. W. J. Clark moved that the formation of an Association be immedi- ately proceeded with, which was adopted. A. L. Thompson moved that the constitu- tion presented be adopted, which was car- ried, when the following gentlemen handed in their names for charter membership: +a The Greenville Association to Picnic To-day. GREENVILLE, July 11, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sir—I am directed by the Green- ville Business Men’s Association to extend a special invitation to you to attend a bas- ket picnic under the auspices of the above Association, to be held at Baldwin Lake (rear this city) on Wednesday, July 20. All business places are to be closed at 10 o’clock a. m. and remain closed all day. We wish you to give us a talk on Association work, and its benefits. We have also sent an in- vitation to Mr. Hamilton, of Traverse City. An invitation is also extended to the Grand Rapids Retail Grocers’ Association. Let us hear from you favorably. Respectfully yours, E. J. CLARK, Sec’y. — << Avoid a Second Betrayal. From the Freeport Herald. Merchants should always avoid giving a person credit.a second time, who has be- trayed them once. Even if you have suc- ceeded in getting your pay in the past, if the debtor complained of false charges, de- nied the account or in any way caused an- noyance during the first settlement, never put that person’s name on your books again. He may pay for a while, but in the end you will regret ever having taken him back after your confidence was betrayed once. a eee Must Have Tiger Oil. GRAND Rapips, June 22, 1887. Dr. Leeson, Cadillac: DrAR Srr—I should have answered your letter ere this had not sickness prevented, and now I will just say that I asked for the sole agency of Tiger Oil simply because I thought your medicine was not at present for sale here. Ihave relatives and friends here who have tried repeatedly to find Tiger Oil in the city and failed, and consequently have been in the habit of sending to Mill- brook for it. When we moved here recent- ly, almost the first day some one asked if I brought any ‘Tiger Oil to sell. As I had not I kept lending from what I had for pri- vate use, until it was gone, and we tried to buy more here, and, as on former occasions, failed to find any. So, thinking perhaps it might pay to keep a small supply on hand (if no one else near me kept it), I wrote youasI did. Lintended sending out your circulars from house to house, and so adver- tise it. If, as you say, so many druggists in this city keep Tiger Oil they take no pains to sell it, even when called for. You can do as you choose about sending me any to sell. I can get my supply, as formerly, from my husband’s mother in Millbrook. Very respectfully yours, Mrs. Susa CAWTHORNE. The New Town of Middleton. The little town of Middleton is booming, and every branch of business and enter- prises of all description are locating here. We have a beautiful farming country in all directions and good roads in and out in all directions. Weare situated sixteen miles north of Fowler and twelve miles from Ithaca, six and one-half miles north of Maple Rapids and seven miles east of Car- son City, on the proposed line of the Toledo, Saginaw and Muskegon Railway. The road is all graded and bridges built. Presi- dent Robinson passed through here last week. He seemed very much pleased with the pluck and energy of our townspeople. He informed us that they expected to com- mence laying track from Ashley west in ten days and in ten days after would be here and to prepare a keg of beer for the occasion. He spoke very encouragingly of our elevator, which is nearly completed, and will be ready for the wheat harvest. Its capacity is about 15,000 bushels. It will be run by a twelve horse-power engine. Two stores are in full blast, J. B. Resse- guie, general stock, and D. McLeod & Co., drugs and groceries. Both are receiving a good trade. Two more stores are to be built soon. A stave mill will be in opera- tion soon and bolts are being delivered on the ground. A vinegar and cider mill will also be in operation as soon as necessary. A store is being .completed to be occupied by a hardware. Lots are selling fast and the prospects are very flattering. The hotel is nearly completed. Any one wishing to locate in a smart, growing town could not do better than come to Middleton. H. S. PHiuips. STORE COUNTERS AND D. Counters, Prescription Gases, And all kinds of Store and Bank Furniture, Odd Bookcases and Sideboards. Special attention given to ordered work. Call and see me 62 So. Front &t., FURNITURE TO ORDER. H. MOSHIER, MANUFACTURER OF WOOD MANTELS: or send for estimates. GRAND RAPIDS. BULKLEY, LEMON & HOOPS, Wholesale Grocers. IMPORTERS OF Teas, Lemons and Foreign Fruits. SOLE AGENTS FOR “Acme” Herkimer Co. Soaps and Niagara Starch. Cheese, Lautz Bros. send for Cigar ask for Special Inside Prices on anything Catalogue and in our line. ARK, JEWELL & GO. Wholesale Grocers, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Quarts....... ep ¥% Gallons....... < 1 LEONARD & SONS. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. | ee Mason's Porcelain Lined FRUIT JARS, Genuine Cap. No Imitation. HEADQUARTERS FOR No charge for cartage. 6, 6. A. WOIGY & 60. Proprietors of Star Reller Mills. Manufacturers of “Our Patent,” “Star,” “Calla Lily,” “Golden Sheaf,” “Our Fancy.” Rye Flour, Granulated Meal, Bolted Meal, Bran Mid- dlings and Screenings, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. Cold Storage, We are prepared to receive from Mer- chants and others consignments of Butter, Cheese and Eggs, for COLD STORAGE. We have one of the best Cold Storage Houses in Michigan. Solicit Correspondence. Rates made for long or short time. GRAND RAPIDS STORAGE CoO. Oftice with Cheney & Anderson, under Fourth Nationa! Bank. HARDWOOD LUMBER. The furniture factories here pay as follows for dry stock: Basswood, log-run................... 12 G0@14 00 RO, MOM nics cose can cance. 15 00@18 00 Were, NOG. PAGO Bo. so. coc c cc ccc @25 00 Black Ash, log-run,... .........c00c0. 13 00@15 00 CGrry, TOMI. oo... cao ccs ccc 25 00@35 00 Cherry, Nos, 1: O72... 5c. 5 cc ce eee 45 00@50 60 ONO, CO oo ca ccc ccee cc, @10 00 Male, OCF. : .. ... 5. cc csn snes 12 00@14 00 Maple, soft, log-run................. 11 0@13 00 Maple, Nos. band2...............0... @20 00 Maple, clear, flooring...........4.... @25 00 Maple, white, selected........... ... @25 Bed Oak, 1Om-TUn: on. ooo. cnn cc ce cee @18 00 Red Oak, Nos.1] and 2................ @24 00 Red Oak, quarter sawed............ 26 00@30 00 Red Oak, No. 1, step plank.......... @25 00 WARE, LOW>YOT 6 6 oases. sees sce cc ee @a55 00 Walnut, Nos. land 2................. @i75 00 WeGiER, OMS. o.oo ee ce cc cc @25 00 Grog Him, log-ran, ....... 2... os eccs. @13 00 White Ash, log-run.................. 12 0@14 00 Whitewood, log-run................. 20 00@22 00 White Oak, log-run.................. @17 00 WOODENWARE. Standard Tubs, No. i........................ 6 00 Standard Tubs, No: 3.2.20: 2... 0... ccc ccc oon. 5 00 Srandard Tubs, No.g........................ 4 00 Standard Pails, twohoop.................... 1 40 Standard Pails, three hoop.................. 1 65 Pails, ground wood = ....................... 4 50 Maple Bowls, assorted sizes................. 2 25 Miter Mats, A8h..... 8. so... 2 25 Butter Daddies. .............-..06. 0... ieee 1 00 MUOUINP Se EPR oo POtato Maeherg.. 2... 5... 3c ceo. eee, 50 Clothes Pounders, . 6.0... coco eco cca, 2 26 OC esi 60 ROW LOM oc iano cn cc es ccc lcs... 100 Washboards, single............0............. 1 75 Washboards, double..............0 cece acces 2 25 BASKETS. Diamond Market... .<............6.0... 6... 40 Bushel, narrow band....................0... 1 60 Bushel, wide band.......... 0. ..cccccc cece ses 175 Clothes, splint, No. 1........ dee tua wcccaues 3 50 Clocnes, eplint, NO.F........).....,......... 4 25 Clothes, splint, No. 3......... es 5 00 Clothes, willow No, 1..........c.ccccccccccse 5 50 Clothes, willow NO.@.. ..................... 6 50 Clothes, willow No.3......... ldseelkeecas.. 7 50 Water Tight, 6060.3 ook. 3 75 “~ mo Pe. 2 85 bardware. These prices are for cash buyers, who pay promptly and buy in full packages. AUGERS AND BITS. Eve’, Gil Stylo... ............ 68... dis 60 OS ea dis 60 BO oe oe ce ice e ee cc dis 60 ONO a dis 60 OG ee. dis 60 OO a ee dis 40 Jennings’, PENUING...............-:.... dis 25 Jennings’, imitation........... 0.2.2... dis60&10 BALANCES. Oe eens oe dis 40 BARROWS. BOR oe oe le $ 14 00 CAVGOM i. seca, ee) ede ehe gies net 33 00 BELLS. WR a ci eee os a cca dis $ 60&10&10 Os eee ic cea dis 70 ea dis 30&15 MPO ceca. 6ce6 cies 6 cae, dis 25 PiOOr, Bargent . 0. ok. oc cc ceccccss. dis 6010 BOLTS. HOWE a, dis $ 60 Carrigge new list... 2.6... co. onc ce sace dis 70&10 DO ee a es a dis 50 GI NOR. 8. ois s cc ncecacneecs . dis 70 Wrought Barrel Bolts................ dis 60 Cast Barre] Bolts. ... 2.2.05... 006000. dis 40 Cast Barrel, brass knobs............. dis 40 Cast Square Spring................... dis 60 Oe Oo voces csc. dis 40 Wrought Barrel, brass knob......... dis 60 Wrought Square ..) 0... oo... cc cec cess dis 60 Wrought Sunk Flush................. dis 60 Wrought Bronze and Plated Knob a ane dis 60&10 ETON TOO cae a, dis 60&10 BRACES, PU OR es leek ciaceicsal es dis$* 40 DO ee a dis 50&10 We ici vie case eke uecc cs, dis 50 TN, nos en coe cc seeds c eee dis net BUCKETS. MOL, PI, i a ho oe cde oe. $ 350 TVOlL, @WIVOL........5.5.. Placa cee, Lowry. ~Frolland Business Men’s Association. President, Jacob Van Putten Secretary, A. Van Duren. Secceceamegermenenconite” cnt ee Hubbardston Business Men’s Association. President, Boyd Redner; Secretary, L. W. Robinson. _ Ionia Business Men’s Exchange. President, Wm. E. Kelsey; Secretary, Fred. Cutler, Jr. Kalamazoo Retail Grocers’ Association. President, P. Ranney; Secretary, M. S. Scoville. Kalkaska Business Men’s Association. President, A. KE. Palmer; Secretary, C. E. Ramsey. Kingsley Business Men’s Association. President, C. H. Cam ecretary, Chas. E. Brewster. Lansing Business Men’s Association. President, Frank Wells; Secretary, will Crotty. _ Lawrence Business Men’s Association. President,.H. M. Marshall; Secretary, Cc. A. Stebbins. Leslie Business Men’s A ssociation. President, Wm. Hutchings; Secretary, M. L. Campbell. Lowell Business Men’s Protective Ass’n. President, N. B. Blain: Secre ary, Frank T. King. ; Luther Business Men’s ssociation. President, W. B. Pool; Secretary, C has. J. Robinson. Lyons business Men’s As’n. President, B. M. Hutchinson: Secretary,D.1A. Reynolds Mancelona Business Men’s Association. President, W. E. Watson; Secretary, C. L. Bailey. Manistee Business Men’s Association. President, C. D. Gardner; Secretary, H, W. Leonard, 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. Grocers’ Ass’n of the City of M uskegon. President, H. B. Fargo; Secretary, Win. Peer. Merchant’s Union of Nashville. President, Herbert M. Lee: Secretary, Walter Webster Muir Business Men’s Association, President, Simon Town; Secretary, L. A. Ely. Otsego Business Men's Associa President, J. M. Ballou; Secretary, J. F. Conrad. ‘Oceana ‘Business Men’s As’n. _ e President, W.E.Thorp; Secretary, E. 8S. Houghtaling. Ovid Busivess Men’s As’n. President, C. H. Hunter; Secretary, Lester Cooley. Owosso Business Men’s Association. President, Jas. Osburn; Sec’y, S. Lamfrom. Petoskey Business Men’s Association. President, Jas. Buckley; Secretary, A. C. Bowman. Pewamo Business Men’s Association. President, Albert Retan ; Secretary, EK. R. Holmes. Plainwell Business Men’s Association. President, M. Bailey; Secretary, J. A. Sidle. Merchant’s Union Protective Association of Port Huron. President, G. C. Meisel; Secretary, 8. L. Merriam. Rodney Business Men’s Association. President, L. T. Wilmarth; Secretary, R.E. MeCormick. 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. Charles Business Men’s Association, President, B. J. Downing; Secretary, E. E. Burdick. St. Johns Merchants’ Protective Association, President, H. L. Kendrick; Secretary, Cc. 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. Bo. Arm and E. Jordan Business Men’s As’n, President, D. C. Loveday; Secretary, C. W. Sutton. Sherman Business Men’s Association. President, H. B. Sturtevant; Secretary, W. G. Shane. rta 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, L. Roberts. Tustin Business Men’s Association. President, G. A. Estes; Secretary, Geo. W. Bevins. Vermontville Business Men’s Association. President, W. H. Benedict; Secretary, W. E. Holt. Watervliet Business Men’s Association. President, H. Peirce; Secretary, ¥. H. Merrifield. Wayland Business Men’s Association, President, E. W. Pickett; Secretary, H. J. Turner. “Woodland Business Men’s Association. President, John Velte; Secretary, I. N. Harter. White Cloud Business Men’s Association. President, P. M. Roedel; Secretary, M. D. Hayward. White Lake Business Men’s As’n. President, A. T. Linderman, Whitehall Secretary, W. B. Nicholson, Whitehall. Matrimony vs. Celibacy. Written Especially for THE TRADESMAN. I’d rather be a married man, and bear his trib- ulation, Surrounded by a dozen kids of social inclina- tion, Beset by all the trials of a.scoldin’ wife’s in- ventin’ To keep a fellow of her birth and of his own re- pentin’, Than to be a bachelor, a dried-up, stingy sort of bein’, Who's always dotin’ on himself and always dis- agreein’. I knew the Scroggins boys when they,perhaps. wa’'nt more’n twenty— Two hearty chaps, well liked, and gals were hangin’ round ’em plenty; And either one might tooka prize without a word’s dissention, Had he but chose to say the wordon halfa month’s attention. : But John declared, as for himself, he’dtry and keep afloat And be an independent man without restraint of petticoat, Said he, “I’ll put no halter on that keepsa man reflectin’ On foolish acts and payin’ bills he never is ex- pectin’; I'm not the kind of man'that thinks 4 woman’s an invention To make a slave, by rights, 0’? man and own his whole attention.” And so he lived for many years, each day more sour growin’, At spells morose and to the world his spleenic temper showin’. -| And thus he lived about two score, when, aging premature, In failing health and failing means to comfort or endure, He was obliged,for want ot friends (for friend- ship none had he), To seek the county house and live on others’ charity. Whence, one day, the people took him on a pauper’s bier, With none to mourn and none to shed for him the generous tear. The other Scroggins, deeming more his happi- ness than money, A blue-eyed beauty tied to him by knot of matrimony; And, by accretion, socn, his heirs, though something less than twenty, A happy, roaring, boist’rous crew, were born to him aplenty; And well ’twas said, the happiest man, the kindest friend and neighbor, Was Thomas Scroggins, and the least affected by hard labor, He lives and thrives unto this day, beloved and much respected, And never yet, by word or act, in meanness was detected. And let me prophesy right here that when the great Creator Looks up his record and deducts the lesser from the greater, The good right hand of fellowship to Scroggins will be given : By angels, who'll prepare for him a front seat up in Heaven. —M. J. WRISLEY. TEA AND COFFEE TRICKS. How the Chromo and China Premium Business is Managed. A reporter of the New York Herald late- ly visited a gift tea store to find out how they-could live and give away presents as valuable, in many cases, as the goods pur- chased are. He says: In due time he step- ped into a store, the leading tint of which was vermillion. ‘There was nothing to dis- tinguish the interior from a crockery store, except the vermillion and a strong odor of roasted coffee. The reporter approached a man who presided over the cash desk and wore a polo cap and a sweet smile, and who proved to be the manager of the concern, and asked how tea stores could be so lavish with crockery and such things to their pa- trons. “‘Some years ago,” said the wearer of the polo cap, ‘‘a house in this city began giv- ing away cheap chromos. That was the beginning of the evil. Their trade increas- ed, for in those days people were chromo crazy. The introduction of glassware and crockery had its origin in the inventive brain of a man who is now very wealthy and is in busiuess on Second avenue. I wish he was in Jericho. Then began sharp competition. Each man vied with the others in inventing some new ‘fake’ to catch the foolish housekeeper. The customers, when posted in this gift enterprise business, be- came very exacting. I shouldn’t be sur- prised some day to hear a lady asking for a ton of coal or a piano after purchasing five pounds of tea. “With every purchase of tea and coffiee we give tickets in this way. With one pound of 50 cent tea or with two pounds of 30 cent coffee we give one whole ticket. This is the basis. Some articies that we give away—such as lamps and clocks—re- quire as many as_ twenty-five full tickets. One ticket on an average is equal to from 6 to 8 cents off the profits.” ‘Your profits must be pretty large to per- of such liberality,” suggested the repor- er. “Well, now, 1 don’t mind telling you, since you seem anxious. Our tea at fifty cents a pound costs us about 21 cents, and our coffee at 30 cents, when we sell it ground, stands us about 12 cents a pound, so, you see, even though we are liberal, we will make a large profit.” “You say when you sell the ground?” “That’s what I said. You see, chiccory, rye and peas do not cost as much as coffee.” ‘‘And where do they come in?” ‘“‘Ah, I see you are not on to many of the tricks of our trade. Don’t you know that when we sell ground coffee, nearly half of it is chiccory, rye and peas. Great Scott! man, how do you think we are going to live and give an eight-day clock with ten whole tickets?” ‘‘But is there not a law against such adul- terations?” ‘‘Law, fiddlesticks? There is a law also compelling that man across the way to keep his liquor store shut on Sundays, but he does not comply all the same.” ‘Do you adulterate your teas, too?” ‘Well, no; that would not pay. You see we mix coffees and blend teas. By blend- ing, I mean we mix good, bad and middling together, call itsome outlandish eombina- tion or ‘chop,’ and ‘let her go.’ ” ————_ 6 Live for something, and live earnest, Though thy work may humble be— By the worid of men unnoticed, Known alone to God and thee. Every act has priceless value To the Architect of Fate; ’Tis the spirit of thy doing, This alone that makes it great. coffee DETROIT SOAP CO, DETROIT. MICEt.. Manufacturers of the following well-known Brands of : SOAPS QUEEN ANNE, MICHIGAN, TRUE BLUE, CZAR, MONDAY, MOTTLED GERMAN, ROYAL BAR, SUPERIOR, MASCOTTE, PHGiNIX, WABASH, AND OTHERS. For Quotations address W. G. HAWKINS, Lock Box 178, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH Salesman for Western Michigan. CAMEO, Cc. C. BUNTING. Cc. L. DAVIS. BUNTING & DAVIS, Commission Merchants. Specialties: Apples and Potatoes in Car Lots. 20 and 22 OTTAWA ST., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. EFA LUAS, 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. 217 and 219 Livingstone Street, : Grand Rapids, Michigan, D. W Archer’s Trophy Gorn, D. W. Areher’s Early Golden Corn, DW, Archer’s Morning Glory Corn, D.W. Archer’s Red Goat Tomatoes The above Brands are Standard the World Over. Ask your Jobber for them and take DAVENPORT CANNING GO, - Davenport lowe CEO. E. HOW ES, JOBBER IN oreign and Domestic Fruits, SPECIALTIES: Oranges, Lemons, Bananas. 3 Ionia St. GRAND RAFIDS, MICH. ra Se ST ONGEST- BLANK Seen FOR Gr EVER MADE A0! FOR BASKETS: We Have Got 5,000 DOZEN. DIAMOND MARKETS, Cheap to Give Away, DIAMOND MARKETS, Good Ones to Use, BUSHEL BASKETS and Covers for Shipging, BUSHEL BASKETS, Extra Finish, to Use, THE AGME, the Best Basket in the World, WILLOW and SPLINY Glothes Baskets, PRAGH and GRAPE BASKETS. ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. CURTISS & DUNTON, PAPER & WOODENWARE. The accompanying illustrations represents 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, SOilic Agontts, 77 to 88 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, GRAND RAPIDS. TheStiudard of Excellence KINGSFORDS “Silver Chena 1. K| we iS ciGSFORD &SON 089” SE" A. Et & EE . | Kingsford’s Oswego CORN STARCH for Puddings, Custards, Blanc-Mange, etc. THE PERFECTION OF QUALITY. WILL PLEASE YOU EVERY TIME! LWAYS ASK YOUR GROCER FOR THESE GOODS. o. ¢ ¢ oe .4 -essities of life. cover their poor bodies were scrupuously 7 The Michigan Tradesma, A MERCANTILE JOURNAL, PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY. E.,A. STOWE & BRO., Proprietors. Office in Hagle Building, 49 Lyon St., 3d Floor. Telephone No. 95, ‘Entered at the Postofice at Grand Rapids as : Second-class Matter.| + ci a ee WEDNESDAY. JULY 20, 1887. THE BLUE LETTER—A SOLILOQUY. Written Especially for THE TRADESMAN, Iam only a small piece of paper, colored blue by some chemical process known best to those who gave me existence in a great noisy place where the continual dropping of water drove me almost wild. Iam of plebian or- igin, but 1am not ashamed to confess it— in fact, Iam rather proud of it,than other- wise, for who so well appreciates power as those who have once been in a lowly sta- tion of life? I am only a portion, anda small portion at that, of the great piece which came out of the rolls which enclosed me like the folds of an enormous python, and it was a fortunate thing for me that I had no bones, else they would have been utterly crushed. As regards my antecedents, I am a little hazy. Ihave been told by some that I de- scended from a miscellaneous collection of old, filthy rags, picked up in the gutters and alleys of some great city by dirty rag- pickers. But this I hate to believe implic- itly, for the reason that although 1 am of low descent, yet I am perfectly clean. I have been very fortunate in my lot. Other portions of the great sheet of which I formed a part were used to print the ad- vertisements cf different tradespeople, an- nouncing openings, sales’ of goods, and that class of literature, and the largest share of them utter such gross falsehoods, that they are consigned to the waste-bas- ket. But one of my greatest merits is truthful- ness. If you are so negligent of your busi- ness promises as to be the recipient of the envelope which is my carriage of state, I bring home the truth to you so foreibly that if you are atall inclined to be honest in your dealings, you regard my warning, and go and sin no more. In fact, so great is my love for truth, I have been ealled, ‘‘The awakener of conscience,” and in one sense this is true, for those to whomlI go as a messenger, who have any conscience at all, no matter how encrusted with the rust of broken promises and trusts, hear that still small voice admonishing them that my mis- sion is undertaken for their welfare, as also for that of my employer. Another of merits is that I am never knowingly employed unjustly, and if, through error, Igo to aman who, through misfortune, sickness or other ill, is unable | to meet the demands which he has made} obligatory upon himself, I give to him a way in which he may extricate himself from his unfortunate position and retain the good will and respect of those upon whom the burden of his failure has fallen. I was sent once to aman whom ill-health, lack of employment and a large family had | deprived of all! his little savings and he was on the last verge of despair. 1 was struck immediately on entering the poor hovel which he called home, with the extreme tidyness of it, bare as it was of any kind of luxury, comfort, and almost the actual nec- The poor mother, looking so thin and pale that my paper heart bled for her, sat on a box by the window, hush- ing the feeble wails of a babe, which but for the fact that it could move and articulate, | seemed to have passed to the land where | hunger is not known, so pale and pinced were its features. The oldest of the six children, a girl of perhaps fourteen years, was engaged in put- | ting the evening meal upon the table, and | this, perhaps, was the most heart-rending sight of all. It consisted of a half-dozen of potatoes, boiled, some salt and a broken pitcher filled with water. This was all— and even though my existence is not de- pendent upon food—as I watched the fam- ished children eating this poor fare, I could hardly repress my emotions. The clothes: of the family, though hardly enough to clean, and the patches, of which there were so many you could scarcely determine where they began and the original cloth ended, were put on neatly, and gave evidence of that greatest of all earthly blessings, a mother’s love and care. The poor mechanic took me from the postman, and opened my wrapper with a trembling hand. He looked at my signa- | ture and his face turned pale with emotion, | for it was that of the grocer—my employer —who had trusted the man, time and again, when he knew that his chance was very | slim of ever getting his due, simply out of | pity for his family. But, through an enemy of the mechanic he had been led to believe | that his poverty was only a sham and that | he was that arch-enemy of mine, a (lead- | | j beat. As soon as the man could control him-| self he listened to my message, which, through pity, I made as merciful as I could. | When he had fully taken in my meaning he | | them out. ; and act accordingly. | beneficial to them. not enough to comfort him and he moaned despairingly, “Annie, it is not that our poor children must starve which makes me so utterly heart-broken, although the sight of their hunger almost drives me mad, but it is the less of my good name—that which I have kept untarnished through all these years of toil and broken hopes—that which I prize more than the life of my children.” I could stand this scene no longer, and, attracting his attention, by rustling in his hand, I showed him the way in which he might save his reputation and at the same time enable him to provide his family with the necessaries, if not the luxuries, of life. He immediately saw my idea, and taking his hat accompanied me to my employer's, told him just how he was situated, and to prove it asked the grocer to go with him and see his family and the condition they were in. He did so, and so thoroughly con- vineed was he, that he found the poor man work, gave him all the time he wanted to meet his obligations, and sent him food enough to last till he should be able to pro- vide for himself. I have related this incident simply to show that my employers and myself are not heartless. Far from it. We only wish to obtain that which is our just due, and upon which depends our ownbread. If we know that aman is utterly unable to meet his promises through no fault of his own, we give him a chance to redeem himself. But when I go to men who are idle, lazy, spend- ing their time and what money they have In saloons and gambling rooms, then I am merciless, for well do I know that to show mercy is but to give more chance for evil do- ing and robbing others. In this I am only just and do but uphold the great principle of right, ‘‘Do unto others as ye would have others do unto you,” and if I allow but one of these vermin to escape his just punish- ment, Ido that which is not honorable in the sight of God or man. There is one thing which is beyond my understanding, and that is, why will men who in character and preception should be ‘just a little below the angels” so lower their standard of right as to neglect their promise—that most sacred thing in both business and social life—neglect them when it would be far easier for them to do the opposite. Even people who are reasonably well-situated as regards wealth seem to take delight in obtaining a portion of their neighbor’s goods by false promises. Such are not worthy to be called men—they are thieves, robbers, ghouls, and should be | thoroughly ostracised by all right-minded people, both socially and morally—made to feel, in the daily avocation of life, that | they are shunned as some dreadful pesti- ' lence. Sometimes, as I lay idle in my employer’s desk, awaiting a summons to go and stir up | some laggard, I am constrained to fill the | time by moralizing, and if my philosophy | is not of the best, and my language not that of the most erudite yet I ought to be pardon- ed, when you take into consideration that I am only a piece of blue paper, used by oth- ers aS a means to a just end, and my thoughts are simply derived from my ob- servations @f the different classes of men whom I meét. Sometimes, asin the instance I have given, I discover persons who are perfectly honest in their intentions, but are unable to carry To such I do not earry evil tid- ings for, being honest, they realize the just- ness of my position and that of my employer, But this is the excep- tlon. By far the larger proportion of those I meet receive me with a devil-may-care re- mark and consign me in their thoughts to their own residence after death. ButI smile at all rebuffs and turn the other cheek, for I rest secure in the thought that when it is forever too late, they will gnash their teeth with impotent remorse, that they scorn my advice at the time it would have been most Ah, my revenge is sure! And how often do I shake my thin sides with laughter when some one of these wretches who has seen one of my fellows, comes into my employers place of business and asks for credit, and goes away with a crestfallen countenance, wondering why he is so coldly refused. Little he knows that, through his nezlect of my warning, his me is placarde| throughout the length and breadth of the land, and that he is branded as a contemptible liar and dead-beat. Well, it is a long lane that has no turn- ing, and sooner or later these men will get to the end and find themselves face to face with that rock of adamant, the Blue Letter. RELLUF. MAGIC COFFEE ROASTER The most practica’, hand Roaster in the FOURTH NATIONAL BANK Grand Rapids, Mich. COOK & PRINZ, Manufacturers of Show Cases, We are how prepared to fill all.orders promptly, as we have a large and well-selected stock on hand and havea large selec- tion of material for use in odd sizes and shapes. Liberal dis- count to the trade for cash. 38 West Bridge St.. Grand Rapids. Telephone 374. A. J. BOWNE, President. Gero. C. PIERCE, Vice President. H. P. BAKER, Cashier. CAPITAL, - - - $300,000. Transacts a general banking business. Make a Specialty of Collections, Accounts of Country Merchants Solicited. Vly City Miling Co MILL ‘avard ITY MILLING OUR LEADING BRANDS: Roller Champion, Gilt Edge, Matchless, Lily White, Harvest Queen, Snow Flake, White Loaf, LL ta Reliance, NO RUBBING! - NO BACKACHE! Gold Medal, : NO SORE FINGERS! Graham. Warranted not to Injure the Clothes. OUR SPECIALTIES: Buckwheat Flour, Rye Flour, Granulated Meal, Bolted Meal, Coarse Meal, Bran, Ships, Middlings, Sereenings, Corn, Oats, Feed. Write for Prices. USED TWO WAYS {is Boing Ueing warm Wester, FULL DIRECTIONS ON THE WRAPPER. THE BEST LABOR-SAVING SOAP MADE A Vegetable Oi! Soap. Contains No Rosin. _ Grand Rapids, Michigan. Faton & Christenson Are State Agents for FREDERICK THE GREAT A LARGE **CHROMO” WITH THREE BARS, Manufactured only by the G. A. SHOUDY SOAP CO. CLARK, JEWELL & G0, Sole Agents for Western Michigan. Sori PEANUTS CIGAR. Grand Rapids, Mich. Represented by the Giant, Mr. Christopher Sparling. FRANK J. DETTENTHALER, SALT FISH Bought and Sold by 117 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. ORANGES LEMONS PUTNAM & BROOKS Wholesale Mfrs. of Ure Gand Our New Factory is one of the largest and best-equipped in the land. Come and see us. 11,13, 15,17 SO. IONIA ST. 887 ‘SL L1IN CANDY ¢ In Ordering a Supply of the Arctic Baking Powder Do not forget to ask for Deaf and Dumb Alphabet Rules also Comic Cards for Adver- tising. ARCTIC —— a — POWDER Has now STOOD THE TEST TEN YEARS, and has always given entire satisfaction. -It has never been connected with any schemes to help its sale, but has enjoyed a steadily in- P OWD E R creasing demand each year. Arctic Manufacturing Co. Grand Rapids, SOLE PROPRIETORS. —THE— Wt, i fis ay Rates yee IMPROVED BAKING tr" «(Oysters the Year Around _4 ; world. Thousands in use—giving satisfac- | tion. They are simple | durable and econom- ical, No grocer | should be without ; one. Roasts coffee | and pea-nuts to per- | fection. Send for circulars, Robt. 5. West, | | 150 Long St., | : | Cleveland, Ohio. | For Sale or Exchange. A factory fully equipped with wood work- ing Machinery—good Brick Buildings—am- lost all control and burst into tears—and a _ ple grounds—good shipping facilities—well strong man’s tears are not shed for nothing. | located in a thriving City in Ilinois—will His wife went to him and discovering the | be sold at a bargain, or exchange for other ASK YOUR JOBBER FOR Independent Oil Co.'s KEROSENE If your Jobber does not han- dle INDEPENDENT OIL, send your orders direct to the office of the Company, 156 South Division St., Grand Rapids. LUDWIG = WINTERNITZ, STATE AGENT FOR Fermentum! The Only Reliable Compressed Yeast. Manufactured by Riverdale Dist. Co. 106 Kent Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. TELEPHONE 566. Grocers, bakers and others can secure the agency for their town on this Yeast by applying to above address. None genuine unless it bears above label. RINDGE, BERTSCH & CO MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES. AGENTS FOR THE " BOSTON RUBBER SHOE CO. 14 and 16 Pearl Street, - Grand Rapids, Mich. NEW PROGESS STARCH, |SW2=*. This Starch having the light Starch and Gluten removed, One-Third less a Can be used than any other in the Market. Manufactured by the /FIRMENICH MNFG. CoO. Factories: Marshalltown, Iowa; Peoria, Ls, Offices at Peoria, Ills. FOR SALE BY strona| Clark, Jewell & Go. [sore FULLER & STOWE COMPANY, Designers Engravers and Printers PURE. ee = RADE DAs A an Engravings and Electrotypes of Buildings, Machinery, Patented Articles, Portraits Autographs, Etc., on Short Notice. icin hiding tee ical tle a | property—a rare chance. Correspondence roubie, threw ber arms arounc Ns neck, solicited; address “‘Factory” this paper. W HIPS ADDRESS exclaiming, ‘‘Cheer up, Henry. Remember) there is a good God above us who ‘sees eyen | Cards, Letter, Note and Bill Heads and other Office Stationery a Leading Feature Address as above the sparrow’s fall’. He will not desert us.” But even the love of his faithful wife was' GRAHAM ROYs, - Grand Rapids, Mich, % 49 Lyon Street, Up-Stairs, Grand Rapids, Mich. WM. SHARS & CO. Cracker Manufacturers, Agents for AMBOY CHEESE. 37, 39 & 41 Kent Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan. SPRING X COMPANY JOBBERS IN DRY GOODS, Hosiery, Carpets, Ete. 0 ald 6 Monrde St., Grand Rapids. F. J. LAMB & Co., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Etc., B ald 10 Lona Stetgl, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO FILLING ORDERS. ahs x. > sf Association Notes. The Manistee B. M. A. now has fifty-six members. The Lowell B. M. A. has applied for charter No. 2 from the M. B. M. A. The draft for the new State constitution, to conform to the requirements of the incor- poration law, will appear in next week’s paper. L. M. Mills will organize the business men of Scottsville, under the auspices of the M. B. M. A., on Thursday evening of this week. The Big Rapids B. M. A. has ordered 5,000 copies of the Current, setting forth the advantages offered by the Association to manufacturers. Diamondale Express: ‘Some of the members of the B. M. A. have sent out Blue Letters to persons owing them and they pay up and are better friends than ever.” In reply to an inquiry, Tur TRADESMAN would state that the law incorporating the M. B. M. A. and auxiliary bodies was sign- ed by thie Governor on June 17 and went into immediate effect. The third number of the White Lake Business Exchange, published by the White Lake B. M. A., is fully up to its predecessors in point of diversity and gen- eral excellence. H. A. Spink is the editor of the present issue and he goes at it like an old hand at the business. Detroit News: The Business Men’s As- sociation of Greenville has a pienic at Bald- win Lake on the 20th. Everybody invited. The President of the Association will make a speech and then they will pull down the blinds and leave them down ’till the next morning, regardless of consequences. Watervliet Record: Perley Hall, the lively salesman who frequently visits this place representing a Grand Rapids whole- sale grocery house, has been doing some more speculating at Benton Harbor. He has lately bought three large grocery stores in that town and consolidated them all into one. The M. B. M. A. is prepared to receive applications for local charters and will issue them in the order the applications are re- ceived. They cannot be forwarded, how- ever, until after the September convention, as it will be necessary for each local body to ratify the constitution adopted by that convention before the charter can be issued. Cheboygan Tribune: There are, evident- ly, no free trade Democrats belonging to the Cheboygan Business Men’s Protective Un- ion. A communication from the Union was presented to the council Tuesday evening, asking that an ordinance be adopted charg- ing transient dealers, whether selling by sample or sechring a room temporarily for their business, not less than $35 nor more than $50 per day for doing business in our village. No matter how rabid a free trader may bein national affairs, when it comes to local application he is one of the strongest kickers for protection. Manton Tribune: After the regular bus- iness was transacted at the Business Men’s Association meeting, last Weenesday after- noon, the subject of encouraging factories to locate here was taken up and pretty gen- erally discussed, and it was very evident that our business men do not lack for pub- lic spirit. While they have some sympathy for the man who whittles dry goods boxes, and only opens his mouth to yawn outa curse against his town and the ‘‘awful hot weather,” yet they seemed to feel it their duty to encourage honest labor first. They are fully determined to keep their present pledges and make as many more contracts as their means will allow. —> -9 The Gripsack Brigade. ‘*You might speak to my husband about it.” For further, particulars ask Charley Robinson. é The man who will try to steal an um- brella on a rainy day will stand watching at other times. This refers to L. L. Loomis. Bob. Douglass, the jolly trunk manipula- tor for Jas. H. Walker, of Chicago, is re. ported to have caught two sea lions near his summer home on White Lake. Arrangements have been made with Miss Maggie Formby to accompany the traveling men on their picnic with a supply of ice cream, carbonated drinks, confectionery, fruits and other delicacies. The Marshall Statesman recently re- marked: ‘‘The girls were all struck on the handsome drum major of the T. P. A. band of Union City. He has a fine “figure and is a ‘dandy boy.’” The sympathy of the traveling fraternity will go out to Dave Haugh and wife in the loss of their baby boy, who died last Tues- day from cholera infantum. The infant was seven months old and had been chris+ tened Don J. Haugh. The traveling men should rally to the bu- gle call of Chairman Robertson, published in another column. The day and place are timely selected and the event is sure to pass into history as one of the ‘‘red letter” days of the Grand Rapids fraternity. ee The Grocery Market. Sugars are a trifle higher and very firm. Package coffees have been advanced 4 cent. Pepper is 4c higher and mace and nutmegs have gone up a peg. Cheese continues to advance, being now quotable at 814 @9c. Oranges are steady and finer, with but few tocome. Lemons are highereand ad- vancing. Bananasare plenty and cheap. —_-—-- <---> ——_ Now is the time for you to use Tiger Oil aud prove it is better than any other medi- cine known for all Summer Complaints of the Stomach and Bowels, from the infant to manhood, as Pain, Colic, Cholera Infantum, Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea, Flux, Yellow Fever and all “kindred diseases, as well as Nervous Diseases, Sunstroke, Par- alysis and their relations. Use internally and externally. Reading the Riot Act. From the Plainwell Independent. Any person observant of the State news will hardly fail-to notice the active part being taken in many localities by the local branches of the Business Men’s Association which are quite generally organized through the towns and cities of Michigan. These branches are everywhere making active and organized effort for the advancement of the interests of their several localities; for the increase of trade, the securing and building up manufacturing enterprises, the adornment of their towns, etc.; and such as- sociated effort cannot fail of accomplishing important results in the State at large. The Plainwell Business Men’s Associa- tion hardly seems as yet to have got a grip on its work, we are sorry to observe. No- where in the State is there a better field for the line of endeavor for which this society is organized; its work is here laid out for it, and the need of such work is seen by all. Something more than the collection of poor debts, and the labelling of sundry citizens as dead-beats, is to be expected from an As- sociation of this kind—and, in sooth, in other towns other work than this is accomplished. We have a valuable water power in the river just below the village, almost. the equal of that which we use, that awaits de- velopment and utilization; we need a great enlargement of our manufacturing enter- prises; we want more attractions and sys- tem in the line of trade; the highways lead- ing into town await needed improvement, and joint effort with Otsego should unite the two towns by a park link drive; we want a beautiful and central park or public square; brick stores and public buildings should replace our present clapboard edi- fices; a new bridge will soon have to span the river on Main street; in fact, there is no end of the necessary and useful work for the improvement of the place toward which the attention of a society of this kind might be beneficially directed. We have a beautiful town, beautiful streets, a noble water power, and admirable water works system, fine schools and churches, and a good society; in view of all which, we feel the more privileged to be- speak such needed improvements as we have outlined above. 29 << ___ One of the Best Yet Issued. GREENVILLE, July 16, 1887. K. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: Dear Smr—I send you this day a copy of our July delinquent list. We think it is gotten up in good shape. If you have any comments to make, please don’t be bashful. I send you this that you may know that we are still alive and after the ‘‘dead-beat.” Respectfully yours, E. J. CLARK, See’y. The list the writer refers to is printed in pamphlet form, comprising fourteen pages and cover, and bears evidence of careful compilation on the part of the Secretary and Executive Committee. Four pages are tak- en up with a list of delinquents, alphabeti- cally arranged, one page is given to ‘‘remov- als” and a part of a page to ‘‘outlawed ac- counts.” Four pages are left for additions to the above classes. The Greenville Asso- ciation is to be congratulated on the effec- tive work it has done under the head of de- linquents. >_—__— Annual Picnic and Excursion. GRAND Rapips, July 11, 1887. The traveling men of Grand Rapids will give their fourth annual picnic and excursion on Saturday August 13, onthe steamer Bar- rett. You are hereby ordered to be on hand in full uniform with your Jadies, and a basket full of able-bodied provisions. By order of the Committee. H. 8. RoBertTson, Chairman. Boat leaves at 9:30 a. m. sharp. ——-—> +24 State Board of Pharmacy. At the meeting of the State Board of Pharmacy, held at Petoskey last Friday and Saturday, there were six. candidates for reg- istration, only two of whom passed. —_———_—49 VISITING BUYERS. The following retail dealers have visited the market during the past week and placed orders withthe various houses: Jesse Hutchinson, Fennville. Norman Harris, Big Springs. Mrs. J. Debri, Byron Center. M. V. Crocker, Byron Center. i "Barnes, Austerlitz. Jos. Omler, Wright. * L. Cook, Bauer. 8. Cooper, Jamestown. M. Graves, Conklin. S. M. Wright, Big Springs. W. Hz. Struik, Forest Grove. A. Purchase, So. Blendon. H. Barry, Ravenna. E. S. Botsford, Dorr. R. T. Parrish, Grandville. Mr. eee John Canfield, Hobart. R.A . Hastings, Sparta. H. D. Purdy, Fennville. Jno. Damstra, Gitchell. A.M. Church, Alpine. 8. A. Bush, Lowell. Jno. Kamps, Zutphen. 8. J. Martin, Sullivan. R. K. McKinnon, Hopkins. H. VanNoord, Jamestown. G. TenHoor, Forest Grove. Jno. et Overisel. Jno. VanEenenaam, Zeeland. G. 8. Putnam, Fruitport. M. Headiey, Wayland. M. J. Howard, Englishville. Spring & Lindley, Bailey. r. Tuthill, manager 8. Bitely, Sparta. Brautigan Bros., No. Dorr. Farrowe & Dalmon, Allendale. Anna Mulder, Spring Lake. R. Weertman, Holland. E. E. Chase, Lowell. W. Jones, Morley. “ y. Rockford. Fred. Stoner, Grand Haven. W. Jefts, Big Rapids. B. Hickart, Lowell. J. L. Handy, Boyne City. I. A. Mitchell, Lowell. 8S. 8. Waldo, Ganges. H.C. Peckham, Freeport, W. W. Woodhams, Plainwell. ‘ R. K. Finch, Saranac. Geo. aeer. West Olive. M. Minderhout, or: C. K. Hoyt, Hudsonville Gus. Begman, Bauer. 8. T. McLellan, Denison. Nevins Bros., Moline. W. Thomas & Son, Bowne. J.P. Dwinell, Carlyle. J. F. Hacker, Corinth. Cole & Chapel, Ada. A. eres: Bangor. enbow. Cannonsburg. t, M. Wolfe, Hudsonville. M. Gezon, Jenisonville. DenHerder & Tanis, Vriesiand. Velzy Bros., Lamont. Hoag & J udson, Cannonsburg. Geo. Carrington, Trent. J. F. Mann, Lisbon. J. Smith, Ada. Wm. Karsten, Vriesland. F. Knapwurst, Grand Haven. Welch & Paine, Ionia, G. P. Stark, Cascade. Ja Marlatt, Berlin. ©. H. Joldersma, Jamestown. Levitt & Dann, Dorr Wise & Barnes, Middlebury, Ind, N. O. Ward, Stanwood. Wm. DePree & Bro., Zeeland. « off. Another Unwarranted Slur. The Grand Rapids Telegram-Herald, in keeping with its unfriendly attitude toward the traveling fraternity, again goes out of its way to misrepresent facts. In the course of a fulsome obituary of a noted member of the demi-monde, the Telegram-Herald says ‘She was once insulted by a traveling man.” Asa matter of fact, the man in question was a farmer named Balch, who lived near Kalamazoo. He was kicked out of the ho- tel by aman named Eyans, sustaining in- juries which caused erysipélas and resulted in death. Evans was sent to State’s prison, where he died before his term of sentence expired. —_—_——---—_>-o-a- Independent Oil. As the cool weather approaches, the In- dependent Oil Co. will enlarge its arrange- ments for handling the superior illumin- ating oils which have given it a reputation all over the State, so that no dealer will be compelled to handle monopoly. oil unless he so desires. Now is a good time to make ar- rangements for winter’s supply. OILS, ILLUMINATING. WUBOOY WEG oo oa cco e ne caeck chad enecs 1134 IGHIBAN LORE bcc ae cs ec ies seek ce cdesecess 10% | MG ee ee 13% IO inde Joe he Se ais he cy he ba 124% LUBRICATING. ee a ba cca ces 11% WB DICO) CVUTOOE oo... can ncscanisoacses. cons 36% Model’ Cylinder........... See ee ce 31% Pere IE i ec vec we comes oe cee 26% Mudorado TNGING. ... 00... ccc cece ses ch seen 23 Peerless Machinery................0eceeeees 20 Challenge Machinery......................2 19 ONIN, oi eck oa vec aus ceckccdecs eos 20% Black. Summer, West Virginia... ......... 9 TRIB PO GO oil vaca ds code acon ees 10 MIMO ese ucas acon Cubes bend il A oye ee a «<> da OYSTERS AND FISH. F, J. Dettenthaler quotes as follows: OYSTERS. Fairhaven Counts ..... .......... Becta 40 FRESH FISH. TRIROR OBO kl oc cola cae cee cs cain aetes 9 MO a ees ol a bounced a seu na cdeecess 4 ic ck ah ca ccd cee eaes does ace 4 REP OVOG EO ee eke vce cdc les 7 PPT I ec a ih sc oa ca ndecde secs 7 ROO coi dele ke Sola eas li pase 6 PUOOM. GIMOUON oo eck cack enc heeds 8 Oe ea ae ok i os oe ca gen as ca ce 7 POUT BIIOUOG 6... ce cde. ac be ecinc beds de cans 10 OTA ee ce 7 Wehiteian, SMOKGd. .... 0.00. ccs Cond ease cde ec el 10 Brook Trout aie ce eae ces whee ke once 50 Frogs’ Legs, per dozen................0005 2565 COUNTRY PRODUCE. ‘Apples—Iltinois fruit is held at $2.25 ®@ bbl. Beets—20c #8 doz. Beans—Country hand-picked are held at $1.30 # bu., and city picked are in fair demand and searce at $1.60 @ $1.75. Butter-Creamery is in good demand and fair- ly firm at 2c. Dairy is in better demand at 14@ lée. : Blackberries—10c. # qt., and going lower. Corn—Green, ic. 8 doz. Cabbages—New, 55¢c per dozen. Carrots—40c 8 doz. Celery—20c #8 doz. Cheese—The market continues to advance, The factorymen hold first-class full cream stock at 8c and jobbers quote at 84% @ 9c. Cucumbers—25 8 doz. Dried Apples—Evaporated, l6c # bb; quarter- ed and sliced, 6@7c.8 b. Dried Peaches—Pared, lic. Eggs—Weaker. Jobbers are paying lle and holding at 18c. : Honey—Fair demand at 10@138c. Hay—Baled is moderately active at $14 per ton intwoand five ton lots and $13 in car lots. Onions—New, $1 ®bu. Bunch, lic @ doz. Parsley—l0c ® doz Peas—Tic 8 bu. Potatoes—New, 70 @ 75c per bu. Pop Corn—2%c # b. Radishes—6c # doz. Raspberries—Black 10 @ I1c per qt. Spinach—30c% bu. String Beans—7ic # bu. Tomatoes—$1 50 ® bu. Turnips—50c # bu. Wax Beans—‘ic per bu. Watermelons—$30 per 100. Whortleberries—$2.50 per bu. GRAINS AND MILLING PRODUCTS. Wheat—Lower. City millers pay 78 cents for old Lancaster and 73 cents for new. Fulse — Clawson—70 cents for new and 76 cents for OT kncdonbinn generally at 45¢c in 100 bu. lots and 40c in carlots. Oats—W hite, 36c in small lots and 30@31e in oe lots. Rye—48Q@d50e # b Barley—Brewers fom $1.25 8 cwt. Flour—No change. Patent, $5.10% bbl.in sacks and $5.30 in wood. Straight, $4.10 # bbl. in sacks and $4.30 in wood. Meal—Bolted, $2.40 8 bbl. TENOeL a Mill Feed—Screenings, $14 @ ton. Bran, $13 #ton. Ships, $13 ®Pton. Middlings, $14 % ton. Corn and Oats, $17 #@ ton. PROVISIONS. The Grand Rapids Packing & Provision Co. quote as follows: PORK IN BARRELS.: Mess, Chicago packing...................25 14 50 ROPE NN a aes cna kas: fae 15 50 ROPE OUT, ClODT. cook k kc ss cetescsnae eden 15 3 Extra clear pig, short cut......... ........ 15 75 FEXtVO CIOBT, DOAVY 5. oc kiss idee se sccp ntsc st Clear quill, MME OR oii cs nosis te, 16 50 Boston clear, short cut...................55 17:00 Clear back, short cut...................008. 17 00 Standard clear, short cut, best............ 17 00 DRY SALT MEATS—IN BOXES. Long Clears, OB ees oak ete esse WOON on. ices sess + PING okay as cca cose oo ces Short eh ROAUT oes do. WATT oy ieee cas do. Mo eae ee ae SMOKED MEATS—CANVASSED OR PLAIN. Hams, average = MOG cos se eae sks owas es 11% Bienes ee cece seat oe 12 - ed 2 10 268 i 12 * POO a a 6% * PRD ROMNOIORS! oo a 12 aes ak ass ek oe cee ee ak 8 Breakfast Bacon, boneless.................. 10% Dried Beef, ORG ee koa ene ec aces oar as — MAM PFICOR....... 225.05 .67 eis. LARD. NORGE oon eka cee ooo ce cinaniees 7 80 aad 50 TG i a cs as whens, 74g LARD IN TIN PAILS. 3b Pails, 20 in & CABC.......... ccc ce ee 7% 5 ib Pails, 12 in a case. ............ 200000 7% 10% Pails, 6 in a case ...............e00s 1% 20 Ib Pails, 4 pailsin case............... wy BEEF IN BARRELS. Extra Mess Beef, warranted 200 bs........ 8 00 TSONOIPRS, ORETO. oo coco ook ioe vce cece ces 12 00 SAUSAGE—FRESH AND SMOKED. Bork RN ee aa andl ccadccs ca 1% MAN FAO i coo nck ec heae cae ceca ld 11 WORT CAUBROO oo ok oi cic cco ech s aeaceos 9 WrAnkTOrt SAUSARE.... 2.0... cc cccecae secs 8 PRIOOG TRUAAEO ooo nee is ne seseacecs 6 PROIOOTIN, BUTBIGIE. oo ic co ice ccs ec cece sncsense 6 BOOUOOTIG, CIO ook civ av coca ccc eee cnceas 6 WRG CORR. ion se aos so cc acne aes sue 8 PIGS’ FEET. Tat TALE WVANTONS oc cso os 5 oes ones sh ae ck 0 8 00 I) GUATDEY DATTONS. . 4.6 bce cc fede cranes eee 1 65 FRESH MEATS. John Mohrhard quotes the trade selling prices 2s follows: PYORD FIGSL, BIGOS. icon os os cs wc nn aeas 5 @ 6% Fresh Reef, hind quarters.......... «. T @Y%& DIPRORON TIGR, ooo cnc 5 sive ech scwe bn ase 7 @7 EO oe os ec ses is ose be 7 @%% — BOM a, es 10 @ll eke ceik ce canbe ecccune eau sas as neeacess 8 @8% Pork PT io aso cicc ae nein edus suc @8 ROO TII oe o oe'o o oe vio Rhee stb eeacsu di @ 6 Oe oa es coe 2 G13 pockos Suck decease hacer cess eee c a ees @ US oo a oh a Poe cea ee 2 @13 Lard, ctaiasonieeed Sci seas de Lo ce ees 748 FIELD SEEDS. Clover, TOATAMOEN: 2... oo. oo cas. eal @4 75 TOOT oe iia vids acc ce ae cs ecs @4 75 Timothy, PRUING. .6. 60k coset esc ce ae @2 75 PRURCOR Gi io oe ise ees se cases @l HIDES, PELTS AND FURS. Perkins & Hess vey - pga at Green . - 54@ 7 Cait skins, green Part cured... 7 @ 7%! orcured....7 @8 Fulloured... : 7T4@ 8% ee sking, ry es an piece..... @30 Nie oe... 8 @12 SHEEP PELTS. Old wool, estimated washed # b.. —. @26 os oo is a ine be bee cas 38 @3% oe washed # ib 225) “cote washed. . .26@28 Medium ......... 27@30|Unwashed........ 16@22 MISCELLANEOUS. Hemlock Bark—Tanners at this market are paying $5 for all offerings of good bark. ay Ble Sees pay $1.50 8 & for clean washed roots Rubber Boots and Shoes—Local jobbers are authorized to offer standard ds at 40 and5d per cent. off, and second quality at 50 per cent Groceries. WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. These prices are for cash buyers, who pay promptly and buy in full packages. AXLE GREASE. CROW 'o ok cscs cee es 80|Paragon ........... 2 10 Frazer’s..... ie ae 90|/Paragon 25b-pails. 90 Diamond X........ 60|Fraziers, 25 ib pails.1 25 Modoc, 4 doz....... 2 50 BAKING POWDER.* Acme, 4 ® cans, 3 doz. C&Se................ 85 os ot » ee oe “cs - : Princess, “e “e % as Ye oe 1 * 5 1 Coes "12 00 Victorian, 1 His) = (tally) 2 dO2..... 12.55. 2 00 AMONG. OI es cae sec cn cess 15 BLUING PO Oe cas eo oka ces ven gece ae doz. 25 PP Oc ca ce aca e ee see doz. 45 Liquid, 4 02,........ i caw eede ceuete doz. 35 PMIe, BOM cee ve ec ce doz. 65 TAVORO 8 OR ee a ge aaa # gross 3 50 PRMOG OR ee a cane 7 20 ATCUEGIO OZ. oc. cae ces : 12 00 Arctic No.1 pepper box 2 00 Arctic No. 2 : 3 00 Arctic No.3 ae - 400 poo. No. 2Hurl.......... a Common Whiek.. 90 No. 1 Hurl....2 O02 2 Ladees -.1 00 No. 2 Carpet. 2 oa 2 35 MM bse acne, 3 75 No. 1Carpet........ ae Eas 2 75 Parlor Gem........ CANNED FISH. Clams, | B, Little Neck.................00. 110 (Ciam Chowder, 31..............2....0-.<- 215 Cove Oysters, 1 ib standards. Cove Oysters, 2 i standards 1% Lopsters, LM picnie. .........cccessnccscss 1 75 LODSEOrR, 2, PICNIC... .. .. 5... 5 ak soe se 65 opsbere, Fh eter... oo. cee cacac 2 00 TOMBLOIS, 2 BERT oc a oe eck 3 00 Mackerel, 1 fresh standards............ 1 45 Mackerel, 5 fresh standards............ 5 25 Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, 3 Bb. adhe ce wees 3 50 Mackerel,3 bin Mustard.......¢.......... 3 50 Mackerel, 3 soused................cce00s 3 50 Salmon, 1 b Columbia river............... 175 Salmon, 2 i Columbia river............... 3 00 Sardines, domestic ¥s..................... 6@7 Sardines, domestic %8................... = Sardines, Mustard %8..................0.. Sardines, spaported WS... . 2... kk cc. c os 135 Trout, 3 brook..................4. Ce CANNED FRUITS. Apples, gallons, standards................ 4 00 Blackberries, standards............-...00. 80 Cherries, red standard. ..........sececsece 1 20 DPRCOR es, 1 00 Hee Plumas: standards ..............00s.- 1 20 Gooseberries............... 00 Green Gages, standards 2 f............... 1 20 Peaches, Extra Yellow .................... 1 a Peaches, GEBGANGE oo. co occ eee ns ce se 1 60@1 7 PORGROS, GOCOMGS) oo. oo onc we cece ck oc ac ec 1 5 ORONO R WiC c ele orcc ck cas bvaede cds cece: 1 10 a ag oa ae ee oe 110 Pineapples, standards..................006 1 35 CO ec eles ecw ck ccay ce 115 Raspberries, ONE elec ei aes: 1 25 MO os ciel e lc a 1 35 TOEPOUIORTIOS ioc beaks acenconeccec tt 12 NV DOTULGDONIIOR oo. coo nook cs ck cc esas ne CANNED VEGETABLES. Asparagus, Oyster Bay....................- 2 00 Beans, Lima, standard.................... 5 Beans, Stringless, PN cools. Beans, Lewis’ Boston Baked.............. i Cor nD, “Archer’ BO ioe nc as ceca cs oe Morning GiOry......... 0. ccc eae OO ROVORO ce EE 1 35 ee wack OO “ Sequoit...... ..1 35 ‘“* Hamburg... ..el 40 PAVINBEION, oc. eee cet ed ee ae 130 Peas, French........ ao .1 50 Peas, extra marrofat.................. “4 "20@1 40 Peas, BOO oa ess eee elk 75 * Early wUne. Rtane.....:......... 1 50@1 75 s Ot OURO och e eae Uo kate 2 a * Brouch, extra fime.................6. 20 00 Mushrooms, extra fine....... Cea ea, 20 00 Pumpkin, 3 b MOOR oo. cee ccs a ed 1 25 Succotash, standard..................... 80@1 30 GUIOR ee ee, 1 Tomatoes, standard brands............... 12 CHEESE. Michigan full cream.................. 8@ 9 York State, Acme....... @ 9 CHOCOLATE. Wilbur’ s Premium..35|German Sweet....... 23 Sweet...... 25| Vienna Sweet ....... 22 a” B’ktf’tCocoa 45) Baker’s .............. 37 “ Cocoa-theta 42) Runkles’............. 35 4 Vanilla Bar 28 COCOANUT. Schepps, Bleue ene beseak asa eelse @25 MAN MA. ic... ccs se @26 os Ke Meigs ye uc asa s cdbe cues @2 ‘ Is in tin, Roos cae co ewes @27% a” ee ua ea @28% Maltby’ Be ee a @23% # nd %s ‘ @24 ati kees @A% nachinattiint” as @20 Peerless ....... cc. @18 PU ee eel eae ie, Loc cues @15 COFFEES—PACKAGE, 60 Bs 100 bs BOM os cheek ca os a cp eee bas ke cs 244% Lion, in Gabinets.......... The Michigan School of Pharmacy. The School of Pharmacy of the Univer- sity of Michigan held its nineteenth annual commencement, in connectien with the semi-centennial celebration of the Univer- sity, on June 29 and 30. The meeting of the Alumni Association was held in the lecture room of the chemical laboratory and was very successful. A com- mittee was appointed to select and obtain a suitable memorial for the late Henry B. Parsons. The following officers were elect- ed for the ensuing year: President—Prof. A. B. Stevens, Ann Ar- bor. Secretary—T. A. Reyer, Detroit. Treasurer—A. C. Schumacher, Ann Ar- bor. The society then adjourned to a sumptu- ous banquet, at which the following pro- gram of toasts was carried out: The Semi-Centennial—‘‘One golden day in many a year”—Prof. A. B. Prescott. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy— Prof. C. P. Pengra. The State Board of Pharmacy—O. Eber- bach, President of the Board. The Retail Trade—H. J. Brown. The University Appropriation—A. S. Mitchell. After the banquet F. F. Prentice, class of 72 and ex-President of the Wisconsin State Pharmaceutical Association, delivered an interesting address on the growth of the college and its relation to higher State edu- cation. Thirty graduates were awarded the diplo- ma of Pharmaceutical Chemist. A. B. PrREscort. I The Drug Market. There are no changes of importance in this line to note this week. Opium is firmly held and our market is still the lowest in the world. Morphine is firm and likely to be higher. Quinine is dull and in full sup- ply. Citric acid is easier. Balsam tolu is higher. Cuttle bone is firm at the advance. Oils bergamot ,lemon and orange are very firm and likely to be higher. Oil winter- green is still advancing in price. Michigan Drag Exchange 375 South Union St., Grand Rapids. AGENTS FOR THE Standard Petit Ledger. ANTED—A registered female pharmacist \ to take situation in western town. en emer eee snouts 2@ " PM yVOCRIAG, UNIO. oo. occ ccc c es see 45@ 50 Sapo’ G Te a lua apa ots eras ect 8@ 7 Amydalue, Amarae.................... ' 25@7 75 Seldlity Mene OC : @ 28 Anisi sttastess cee ee ees eree se cceseres 2 “0@2 30 Sinegie. oe @ 18 Selene lat ATTN AR SE pe enna siebess es . “wns ene... Ue + oo ot lala el ek espe he utah m on 09 | Snuti, Maccaboy, Do. Voes........... @ ewes A il ba se cpa dbice oars ao pda e ain « ae 2 00 Snuff, Seotenh, Do. 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Vini Rect, (bbl. 2°10). 2212222222. @2 25 G Be Eth th tnheae tren ae saananyeses “ 2 oe | eervonnia, Crvstal... ...............” @1 30 CFAMIUM, 3.... 05 .. sees eee ee eee ee eens an = me Goel... 24@ 3% Gossipii, Sem, gal...................... 55@ 75) Sulphur, Roll 24a 3 ee tAEDReS Danone te sensed eaten a8 4 sa eee. s@ 10 to eee ae Ge wine Woo au 6 cae be us od a4 90@2 00 Terebenth Venice...... 230 30 re rime WIA were erec ence cece eeesceeeeeene 1 ieee OF | Pheokeomiae............... 50 @ 55 wy sp a he aa a las et bed ee TE I oh sinha capa casdnaua es 9 00@16 v0 De =°@ 45] Zinci Sulph hee 7@ 8 POONER PGE ccc ce. voces cue, 2 T5@3 6) ' a A eta a otal ’ MOMGDA VOT. ooo on eke ol kc oe 5 50@6 00 : Bbl 1 MOPPOUAG, GAL. cece aches cos ns 80@1 00 | whale, winter "0 Ge PAVIA See ey cs ce tae acest es ess cuees O Mead exiya ttt 60 61 Olive... 2... es on Pee uiee ee ee 1 00@2 75 | Para’ Ne 6 45 50 Picis Liquida, (gal. 35)..............2.. 10@ 12) Linseed, pure raw. a 50 etal surest ee eeet eens eset ee eset esse eres 1 421 ee... ae 53 a AMD oes ee eee ee eee ete ee ee ee ee ees — 00 | Neat’s Foot, winter strained... 7”” 50 60 Bere anes bake G8 00 | Spirits Turpentine.............2...7. 33 40 ueccini . 40@45 PAINTS Sabina DA AkheneeMn caste ere tau: 90@1L 00 Bbl Lb — ah Wad Adah ee au eae ge coe a ..3 H@I 00| Red Venetian.................. 1\ 2@ 3 reve tras. . . : Sachoe ge eeed bk wekes) ca uca 1L2@ = Ochre, yellow Marseilles... 1% 26 ‘ oo OB, Foner sees een as case snes @ 6 | Ochre, yellow Bermuda... 1% 2@ 3 Te We ces WEAD LSA wed CoE Ne be eecdk eee kus d cee ‘ wl 50 Putty, commercial ............ 9 2%@ 3 i PERE CEU OS eel PM eee ORME TY eee @ a Putty, strictly Dure........... 9 2%@ 3 Fi ilgili ed rsa aha loa nd : ermi ion, rime American.. 1s 16 PERMODPOIIOR. os oboe scesk lees cok LG 2 Vermilion, nglish at aa ssoas POTASSIUM. Green, Peninsular............. 16@17 BN a: 13@ 15} Lead, red strictly pure..... .. 6 6% MN ie ey a, 42@ 45 | Lead, white, strictly pure..... 6@ 64 Cate, PO. Mooi oes oss 18@_ 20 | Whiting, white Spanish..... . Biv sy eri 3 %@s 25 | Whiting, Gilders’.............. GW WII ic eeseicpecine poapenadaeas 25@ 28} White, Paris American........ 110 ee Whiting Paris English cliff.. 1 45 . - Pioneer Prepared Faints .... 1 20@1 40 AR Soe oe ce ie ceca ee cuca ee. 25@ 30} Swiss Villa Prepare’ Paints.. 1 00621 20 GUAR a ok eee cease ees « 1@ 2 VARNISHES. PENI og cece ks ce eka ns ise cea ce @ ey mob turn Cogch ....... 1 10@i 20 Calamus. Ce es Te yoo) On| Brie Car... ..1 601 To Gentiana, (po. 15)..................000. OG 32) Coach Body...... o.oo 2 T5@3 00 Glychrrhiza, (pv. 15)..... eee ates aa 16@ 18} No.1 Turp Furniture.................. 1 00@1 10 Hydrastis Canaden, (po. 33)........... @ 25) Extra Turk Damar.................... 1 55@1 860 Heliebore, Alba, po.................;. 15@ 20) Japan Dryer, No.1 Turp.............. 70Q@ 75 ee, HO V5@Q 20 | nena PPOCRE NO. oe 0W0@2 25 meee tag See cues. ~~ a APPROVED by PHYSICIANS. Podophyllum, po...............000005, 1I@ 18 Cushman’s MO a eg cece ec ccuc ee scubea ou. oo: 7561 00 OG ies on cel ees cas eek Ol 5 NOODN ects a eh eee: 75@1 35 OT ac se bees eben ice scseuce. 4R@ 53 Sanguinaria, (po. 25)........ 0.0... cee @ 2 BOYPOMCGTIA. oon ooo kc ieee ee wees ce 35@ 40 POM ak Gk ce cLbea nee cll bed. peo: 40@ 45 Smilax, Officinalis, H.................. @ 40 rn : sf * MOX. bic. @ Ww | i Mettae, CGM oo cece cadeccscsnec es 10@ 12 = pala s eeccent hee ie agers Beda c ee ss @ 2% aleriana, English, (po. 30)........... @ 2% “ x . & s Gorman nec cccs econ - 56@ »| MENTHOL INHALER Aptiem, (0.2 _|In the treatment of Catarrh, Headache, ? po. 22) SS SOOKEDE Dhede cas be ee ee @ é : Apium (graveolens)................... 12@ 15| Neuralgia, Hay Fever, Asthma, Bron- Hird, 18): xs pn eee een tens den iS a chitis, Sore Throat and Severe WUT, GO sc os ec cc cs 5 i i PPORIIOM oes ies kok esos wees lk 1 00@1 25 Colds, stands withoutan equal CPPOADOPRE ek pki ec. 10@ 12| Air Mentholized by passing through the Inhaler- Cannabis Sativa..................00005 3@_ 4| tube, in which the Pure Crystals of Menthol are Gydonium, 0.00 SN OD | BO eats adhe cae pea acca Ny seats CNOPOGIUM «0... cee seer eee eee eee ee he 2 daily. ‘Always keep an open Inhaler in your store, DIMtOris OGOKAIO. 6s be ccc cc ccc csk 1 T5@1 385 ee Gt tees qaaheuars try ite A few ighalnsions will BORON a ook gs oh hk eke cca: @ 15| not hurt the Inhaler, and will do more to demonstrate BOBNUBTOOK, DO. oo oe cocci cus loiccacs 6@ 8 | itseftieiency than a half hour’s talk. Retail price Pe 8%@ 4) 50 cents. For CIRCULARS and TESTIMONIALS address Lini, grd, (bbl, Mie thee berecscs an on 3%4@ + tom Three Rivers, Mich. Phaiarie Canarian.. .............0..664 r 34@1%4 Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., G’d Rapids, WRT os ks eee Seueen ec iGe cle ca 5@ 6/ And Wholesale Druggists of Detroit and Chicago. SEMEN BIER ol diuks dic elie ccs li ove 8@ 9) ' Mite a 11@ 12} sugycensgeg PANSY GAPSULE pment. Sen GO oben cen : 7 50 | ’ Petements, T, Mae ie secs se cone 52 OC | Deane 0. os co 1 ing 50 THE LATEST DISCOVERY. Juniperis Co. On). ee. cece esse aaed 1 T5@1L 75 | py. Laparie’s Celebrated Preparation, Safe and Juniperis Co.. Settee tet e eee eee ences 1 15@3 50 PAlways Reliable. Indispensable to LADIES, Spt, Vini Gall Pehneen advances cs piesa : “es = Send 4 cants for Sealed Circular. te VV EFAS AHUAAL oe cc ec ewer rece wseceeaseee ‘ ‘ | Mention TOE DORs oi cs codec cd Pac ksci oso 1 25@2 00 this ‘ Visi Alba......022220201, Ae iausce 1 25@2 v0 | GALUMET CHEMICAL CO. Chicago, wrx AZELTINE PERKINS URUG CO. WHOLESALE Druggists! 42 and 44 Ottawa Street and 89, 91, 93 and 95 Louis Street. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals Pants Oils, Varnishes aud Druggist’ Suniries MANUFACTURERS OF Elegant Pharimacettical Prepara- tious, Flnid Extracts and Elixirs 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 Care Which is positively the best Remed= 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 exe 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 Jrigeisis Favorite Eye, Which continues to have so many favor- ites among druggists who have sold these goods for a very longtime. Buy our Gins, Brandes & Fine Wines, We call your attention to the adjoining list of market quotations which we aim te 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 specia and personal attention. Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. us oo a The Michigan Tradeswal LEISURE HOUR JOTTINGS. BY A COUNTRY MERCHANT. Written Especially for THE TRADESMAN “‘T met. Slimmer ’tother day on the street,” said Jones, ‘‘an’ he wanted me to chip in suthin’ to help fix up the meetin’ house. I told ’im that his kind of prayin’ and mine wasn’t built alike, an’ that I hadn’t gota customer in his church, and couldn’t see the pint. An’ he says, ‘viewin’ the thing ina worldly light alone, Mr. Jones, you always git repaid for church donations. We eddi- eate people to a higher moral standard, an’ make ’em honest, an’ they git so they love to pay their debts.’ An’ I told him he’d struck the scheme I’d bin lookin’ fur fur years. I says: ‘start a chureh collection society, Slimmer, and I'll give you a big boost in business. Eddicate $60 out of Slopper an’ I’ll give you half fur collectin’. Pump some morality into Jenkinson for about $40. Elevate Winkle’s standard some $30 wurth, an’ injec’ love ‘nuff into a hundred or so other fellers so that you’nd I'll be five or six hundred ahead, apiece.” “T like to bluff old Slimmer,” resumed Jones, ‘‘Las, winter when the liquor excite- ment was bilin’ so, Slimmer was ’pinted a committee to visit the s’loons am’ drug store, an’ see that the law wasn’t vilated.” (Jones, by-the-way, has handled a few drugs with his other goods for the past twenty years, and now displays his certifi- cate as a ‘‘pharmacist” over the great seal of the state of Michigan.) “Slimmer comes in here, an’ after ex- plainin’ his errand, wanted to know it Id promise ’im to sell licker accordin’ to the statto made an’ pervided, an’ not otherwise, an’ I says: ‘See here Slimmer! You know ’fi sell spirits for drinkin’ purposes, an’ know it that I vi’late the law?” “Yes, certainly,” says he. ‘‘An’ you b’leve that sellin’ lickers as a bev’rage is vile an’ sinful? an’ he says yes of course.” ‘“‘An’ from your standpint it’s bout as bad for a feller to steal a hoss, or burn a barn, or knock a man down an’ rob him, as ’tis to take ten cents for a glass of whisky? an’ he says yes, agin.” ‘““Now, says I, sposin’ I’d come into your store yisterday, an’ hemmod and haw’da minit an’ said: ‘Mr. Slimmer, I’ve bin ’pint- ed a committee to wait on you. Wot we want specially is your solem’ promis’ that you won't steal hosses, er burn buildings, er prowl ’round nights with a big club slug- gin’ ’an robbin’ folks; d’ye think you'd take kindly to that little visit, Slimmer?” An’ Slimmer said he hadn’t time to argy the matter an’ sneaked out.” * * * * * If the merchant doing business in a coun- try town responds at all liberally to the ealls made on him for charity, public im- provements, religious matters, celebrations, and the numerous other objects which ger- minate the subscription paper, it will make a serious inroad into his income. No mat- ter how seriously he may be troubled about financial difficulties that are invisible to the general public, there are certain demands upon him which policy and custom dictate that he must meet, and meet according to the evidences of his ostensable prosperity. And here I think a wrong policy is pursued by many embarrassed tradesmen. If Mug- gins sees himself on the verge of failure, and the Rev. Mr. Slimmer informs him that he has been assessed $100 towards giving young Toots a Yale course in theology, boat paddling, etc., Muggins should have the moral courage to refuse stock in the Toots scheme, and save the money for his creditors; and if Snooks’ peanut emporium hardly pays his living expenses he is ab- surdedly foolish in subscribing a week’s profits, to replace the team that Boozer lost by lightning, because Boozer buys a nickel cigar of him once or twice a week. * * * * *“ There is some of the most absurd begging jmaginable done in the name of charity, religion and moral reform. Let Pottinger, who owns a comfortable house and lot and has steady employment, lose a cow, and in- dividuals who are superlatively poorer that Pottinger will be asked to help replace it. Let a ten thousand dollar church project be started, and there isn’t a person in the com- munity impecunious enough to escape the canvasser; and let Mrs. Dorcas Dusenbury contemplate the establishment of a free lunch and coffee room to counteract saloon influence, and she will urge a $10 donation upon poor Snooks with as much persistency and equanimity as if she was soliciting the same amount from Jones. I would not check one heart-throb of sympathy for the sorrowings and sufferings of mankind. I would not deaden a single generous impulse that prompted assistance for the fallen and afflicted and dependent, but I don’t like to see a false pride, or a false sentimentaiity played upon ungener- ously and unreasonably. * * * * * There is a latter-day class of subscriptions about which business men of experience and enterprise often differ materially: I re- fer to subseription to raise ‘‘bonuses” for manufacturing purposes. This practice has become so prevalent the past few years that an individual who contemplates the ‘‘planting” of any business, at all approach- ing the dignity of a manufactory, nearly al- ways begins operations with a subscription paper. While I fully appreciate the bene- fits which works of any kind, which employ large numbers of operatives, confer upon that locality, I sometimes seriously doubt | whether it is wise for the merchant to in- vest heavily in the ‘‘bonus” business. Smithburg, for instance, has a population of one thousand, with twenty tradesmen. Jenkins comes up from Grand Rapids, looks the ground over and announces that for a certain sum of money he will estab- lish works in the village that will increase the population one-half. His offer is ac- cepted. Real estate owners who will be immensely benefitted by the enterprise hold back, or subscribe niggardly amounts, and the great bulk of the ‘‘bonus” falls on the twenty merchants: the profits of years, per- haps, in many cases going into Jenkins’ pockets. Let us suppose, however, that that gentleman fulfills his contract faith- fully and honestly, and that his factory isa suecess; you can then put it down as a solid fact that before the twenty traders have re- ceived returns from one-fourth of their in- yestment there will be an influx of new dealers, at least proportionate with the vil- lage’s increase in growth. The trade of Smithburg is cireumscribed. It is sur- rounded by other towns which preclude any idea of ever increasing its circuit for busi- ness, and under these circumstances have the Smithburg merchants acted wisely in subsidizing Jenkins, when the matter is viewed from a purely business and financial standpoint? * * * *% If the merchant thinks the subsidy busi- ness advisable he should, at least, take measures to guard himself against fraud and trickery. If Smithburg concluded to give Jenkins a bonus of, say, one-half the value of his plant, and Jenkins insures for three-fourths, and after month or two burns up, pockets his money, and wanders off to new fields for speculation, with a comfort- able addition to his finances, as such tran- sactions are ordinarily arranged Smithburg may howl and gnash its teeth and go into sackcloth and ashes, but its money has dis- appeared forever with Jenkins. Oe Mantred Hill, general dealer, Vicksburg: “The paper is Al in every respect.” MVM Muzzy’s Corn Starch is prepared expressly for food, is made of only the best white corn and ts guaranteed absolutely pure. U The popularity of. Muzzy’s Corn 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. 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. VOIGT MILLING CO,, Proprietors of Crescent Roller Mills Manufacturers of the following well known brands: Crescent, White Rose, Vienna, Royal Patent, AND ALL WHEAT FLOUR, The Great Health Food. W. end Pearl St. Bridge, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. TIME TABLES. Grand Rapids & Indiana. All Trains daily except Sundny. GOING NORTH. Arrives. Leaves. Traverse City & Mackinaw Ex......8:45a m 9:05 am Traverse City & Mackinaw Ex..... 11:30am Traverse City & Mackinaw Ex.... 7:30pm 10:40pm Cadillac Express...........+: .. 3:40 pm 5:05 pm Saginaw Express...... ..11:25am 7:20am sae Ot abe ehee noe h esto 10:30 a m. 4:10pm Saginaw express runs through solid. 9:05 a. m, train has chair earto Traverse City and Mackinaw. : 11:30 a. m. train has chair car for Traverse City, Pe- toskey and Mackinaw City. 10:40 p. m, train has sleeping cars for Traverse City, Petoskey and Mackinaw. GOING SOUTH. Cincinnati Express ee 7:15am Fort Wayne Expres 10:30 a m 11:45 am Cincinnati Expres 4:40 pm 5:00 pm Traverse City and » inaw Ex..10:50 pm 7:15amtrain has parlor chair car for Cincinnati. 5:00 pm train has Woodruff sleeper for Cincinnati. 5:00 p. m. train connects with M.C..R, R. at Kalama- zoo for Battle Creek, Jackson, Detroit and Canadivn points, arriving in Detroit at 10:45 p.m. Muskegon, Grand Rapids & Indiana. Leave. Arrive. BD OR, oo incon ab bebdccediswebececewesen none ses 10:10am Se 4:30 pm 4:40 PM... cece c cece cece c ence esse ceeescceeese 8:50pm Leaving time at Bridge street depot 7 minutes later. Cc. L. Lockwoob, Gen’l Pass. Agent. Detroit, Lansing & Northern. Grand Rapids & Saginaw Division. I DEPART. Saginaw EXpress.......ccceseeseesseeeseeeereeee 7 30am Saginaw EXpTress......-ssecseecsseeeeecereeseees 410pm ARRIVE. Grand Rapids Express.........--ses0+ seceeeees 11 25am Grand Rapids Express. ............eeeeeeseceees 10 30pm All trains arrive at and depart from Union depot. Trains run solid both ways. Chicago & West Michigan. Leaves. Arrives. NEAT)... in kncceeses sce ceneescnsneses 9:10am 3:55pm tDay EXpress.......-sscseseeeeeeee 12:30 pm 9:45 pm *Night Express.........seseeeeeeees 11:00 p m 5:45am Muskegon Express........ 2+ +e 5:00 pm 11:00 a m *Daily. +tDaily except Sunday. Pullman Sleeping Cars on all night trains. Through parlor car in charge of eareful attendants without ex- tra charge to Chicago on 12:30 p.m.,and through coach on 9:10 a, m. and 11 p. m. trains. Newaygo Division. Leaves. Arrives. EXPresS ....0.0sesecesccescssceceees 4:05 pm 4:20pm EXPYeSS. .. 2c. ese cess cence ee eeseeeee 8:25am 10:20am All trains arrive and depart from Union Depot. The Northern terminus of this division is at Baldwin, where close connection is made with F. & P. M. trains to and from Ludington and Manistee. W. A. GAVETT, Gen’l Pass. Agent. J.B. MULLIKEN, General Manager. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. Kalamazoo Division. Leave. Arrive. Ex. & Mail. N. Y. Mail. N.Y. Mail. N. Y. Ex 4:35pm 7:45am..Grand Rapids. 9:45am 6:15pm 5:55pm 9:02am..Allegan....... 8:28am 5:00am 7:05pm 10:06am,.Kalamazoo... 7:30am 4:90pm 8:30pm 11:35am..White Pigeon, 5:55am 2:20pm 2:30am 5:05pm..Toledo........ 11:00pm 9:45am 8:30am 9:40pm..Cleveland..... 6:40pm 5:35am 2:50pm 3:30am..Buffalo........ 11:55am 11:40pm 5:40am _ 6:50pm..Chicago....... 11:30pm 6:50am A local freight leaves Grand Rapids at 12:50pm,carry- ing passengers as faras Allegan. All trains daily ex- cept Sunday. J. W. MCKENNEY, General Agent. Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee. GOING EAST. Arrives. Leaves. +Steamboat Express..........--++- 6:25 pm 6:30pm #Through Mail...........sseeeeeeee 10:40 awn 10:50 am +Evening Express.................. 3:25pm 3:50 pm *Limited Express. ......c.sesesse0 6:50am 6:50am +Mixed, with coach 11:00am +Morning Express 1:05pm 1:10pm +Through Mail... 5:00pm 5:10pm +Steamboat Expre 10:40 pm 10:45pm 4MIZOO. ... cenepsecs ion 7:45am *Night EXpress.....-..0-+eseeeeeeee 5:25am 5:40am +Daily, Sundays excepted. *Daily. Passengers taking the 6:50 am Express make close connection at Owosso for Lansing, and at Detroit for New York, arriving there at 10:30 am the following morning. The Night Express has a through Wagner car and local sleeping car from Detroit to Grand Rapids. Jas. CAMPBELL, City Passenger Agent. Gro. B. Rugve, Trattic Manager Chicago. Michigan Central. Grand Rapids Division. DEPART. Detroit EXpress........cceceee sees cece seceeeceees 6:15am Day EXpresS.....-.ceceseesee ence erererseceeeeeee 1:10pm *Atlantic EXpTess.......ccceeesecerssesceccenens 10:10 p m SPA oo cika codes pceanessoascesitnnnseos cus see 6:50am ARRIVE. *Pacific EXpress.......-.ecceneees 6:00am OS 3:00 pm 0:15pm Grand Rapids Expre SOD dike san scsneds con aan «oes. 5:15 pm *Daily. All other dai xcept Sunday. Sleeping cars run on Atlantie and Pacific Express trains to and from Detroit. Parlor carsrun on Day Express and Grand Rapids Express to and from Detroit. Direct connec- tions made at Detroit with all through trains East over M. C. R. R., (Canada Southern Div.) D. W. JoHNSTON, Mich. Pass. Agt., Grand Rapids. O. W. RUGGLES, Gen’! Pass. and Ticket Agt., Chicago. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway. WEST EAST PM Leave] [Arrive PM AM AM _ Lv Ar PM PM +7:00 *6:50 ..........St Ignace 1.......... 8:40 5:55 6:30 12:40 Ar....... Marquette........ Ly 2:00 7:00 arr PM 5:30 1:00 Lyv....... Marquette........ Ar 1:45 6:10 O08 1:26 AP. ....0: Negaunee 2,...... Ly 12:55 5:32 ver 5:35 .......... Houghton .......... 9:10...... ae 6:34 Ar.........Calumet........LV %8:06 ...... PM PM AM PM Only direct route between the East and South and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. E W ALLEN, Gen’! Pass & T’k’t Ag’t HEMLOCK BARK’ WANTED. The undersigned will pay the high- est market price for HEMLOCK BARK loaded on board cars at any side track on the G. R. & I. or C. & W. M. Railroads. Correspondence solicit- ed. N. B. CLARK, Grand Rapids LUCIUS C, WEST, Attorney at Patent Law and Solicitor 8 of American and Foreign patents. 105 E. Main St., Kalamazoo, Mich., U.S. A. Branch _ of- fice, London, Eng. Practice in U. 8. Courts. Circulars free. 101 Ottawa St., PLACE to secure a thorough and useful education is at the GRAND RAPIDS (Mich.) BUSI- NESS COLLEGE. Write for Col- lege Journal. Address, C. G. SWENSBERG. POTATOES. We give prompt personal attention to the sale of POTATOES,APPLES,BEANS and ONIONS in car lots. We offer best facilities and watchful attention. Consign- ments respectfully solicited. Liberal cash advances on Car Lots when desired. Wn. H Thompson & 60, 166 South Water St., CHICAGO. Reference We carry a ful! tine of Seeds of every variety, FELSENTHAL, GROSS & MILLER, Bankers. both for field and garden. Parties in want should HHI \ write to or see the GRAND RAPIDS GRAIN AND SEED C9. 71 CANAL STREET. Voigt, Herpolsheimer & C0, Importers and Jobbers of DRY GOODS Staple and Fancy. Overalls, Pants, Etc., “OUR OWN MAKE, A Complete Line of Fancy Crockery: Fancy Woodenware OUR OWN IMPORTATION. Inspection Solicited. Chicago and Detroit Prices Guaranteed. ONEER PREPARED PAIN'TI. We have a full stock of this well-known brand of MIZSED PAINT and having soldit for over SIX YEARS can recommend it to our customers as be- ing a First Class article. We sell it On the Manufacturers’ Guarantee: When two ormore coats of our PIONEER PRE- PARED PAINT is applied as received in original packages, and if within three years it should crack or peel off, thus failing to give satisfaction, we agree to re-paint the building at our expense, with the best White Lead or such other paint as the owner may se- lect. In case of complaint, prompt notice must be given to the dealer. T. H. NEVIN & CO.. Mfrs. & Corroders of Pure White Lead. Pittsburg, Pa. Write for prices and Sample Card to Hazelting & Perkins Hrug Co. Wholesale Agents, Grand Rapids. Try POLISHINA, best Furnitu reFin- ish made. P, STERETER & SUMS, JOBBERS IN DRY GOODS, AND NOTIONS, 83 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. L, M. CARY. L. L. LOVERIDGE. CARY & LOVERIDCE, GENERAL DEALERS IN Fire and Burglar Preof SAE ES Combination and Time Locks, 1] Tonia Street, = - Grand Rapids, Mich. 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. h HL LEONARD & SONS. Headquarters for @ Bargain Counter Goods. 184 to 142 Hast Fulton St., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Send for a Package as below. It will draw trade and do you good. PKG. BARGAIN COUNTER GOODS, No. 50-1, 1 doz. Cologne in Hdkf. Box......... © -80]1 doz. 2 ft. Rules. .... dye duce ccc c um ste 1 “ 2962 Mirror Hair Oil... ........ -75{1 ‘* Wood Head Gimlets........... 45 1g ** Boxes Daisy Shaving Soap...75 .58/1 ‘* 569 Wood Yard Measures...... 45 1 “ 85 Maple Leaf Soap.... ...... 4 Dias ciuiwe eee .70|1 ‘* Mucilage and Brush........... .43 . 1% ** Crumb Brushand Trays....1.95 .98}1 ‘* 20z. S. M. Oils............... .60 1 ** Asead T. F. Holders. .......... .60|1 gro. 38 Rubber Tipped Lead Pencils 1.80 1 ‘* 10-key Richter Harmonicas..... .55)1¢ ** 342 Rub. Tip Nick. Cap pel 5.00 1.50 1 * No. 30 Two-wheel Carts....... .95]1 doz. Scholars’ Companions....+.... 45 ht 8 Mowat Polen... i... 6c... esse .92 | 1 Box Soapstone Slate Pencils........ 35 3 ** 92-oz. common Black Ink....... .90}1 gro. Cedar Pen Holders............ 40 1 ‘** Jumping Rope........... w40 1 36 Ga, © © 1S Slates... 2. oo cc. ccc ees 65 .98 @ 4 $8 Cake: Durer, ........+.-:- meee GMO case ses «ae 436 1 * Plat Iron Stands. ...¢....... .. 261%" Ou 7 “* notsoleas........ 6s .§ ‘ 1 * Tepin, Coat Baeks............. Cia” )6CUce OU " *,...000 oo 1 ** 019 Bastineg Spoons............ .39)3¢"" 6x 9 “ ‘* double 1.90 .90 “ 14g ** Japan Dust Pans... dian 40G14e Now 0 Piaying Cards......... 65 .33 i Bieler oy. ci ce keen en ses 85/1 ‘* Boston Club Base Balls........ 1.75 1 ‘** Tea and Coffee Pot Stands..... woth “* FAR OO aaa, Bs 7 S' Coan Banger. |... i... oes eo .29}1 ‘* Casearilla Face Powder........ «a0 1 ‘* Bleached Sponges. ............ .60| 14 ** boxes Paper and Envelopes 2.15 1.08 1% OCyeve Comis. ooo. cee sees es sont) * §&. W. Tooth Pleks...... 48 o 1 * Ree UMters, . 26... ces ec is .72}1 ‘* 4770 Metal Back Horn Combs.. 1.75 41 &* 2t Sernb Braushes.............. tant ‘© 42 Rubber Comie.....:........ .30 a) an Onenere. o 0.05 ses sc bs ee .30}1 ‘* 366a Amber Jersey Pins....... 45 1g * 300 Flower Pot Brackets...1.50 .50}1 ‘* 599-8 Dressing Combs......... .68 1 “* No. 3 Sash Brusiies.......:.... oi) °° 4 Brilliant Hair Vins. ...,..... «ta 1 ‘* 2-hole Mouse Traps........... “Henk So Blour Bredees. .........54.4.- 50 oe tc *4 Ke Be. Boxes, tin.........- 89 .4511 ‘* 2-iron Match Safes............ 70 ‘ 1 4 2 Sele kk B+ $50.00 HONEY BEE COFFEE! ‘ Best in the Market for the Money. PRINCESS BAKING POWDER, EQUAL TO THE BEST MADE. BEE MILLS’ SPICES Absolutely Pure. ABSOLUTE SPICES Absolute Baking Powder. 100 per cent. Pure. Manufactured and sold only by ED, TELFER, Grand Rapids. ’ ‘LIOULAG “oay wostayor 6g 09 8 NOSdWOHL “H 'f Ad GINALOVANNVYN _——— mans oe ne et, If so, send for Catalogue and Price-List to §. HEYMAN & SON, 48 Canal bt, Grand Rapids. MOSELEYT BROS., ) Fruits, Seeds, Oysters & Produce, ALL KINDS OF FIELD SEEDS A SPECIALTY. If you are in Market to Buy or Sell Clover Seed, Beans or Pota- toes, will be pleased to hear from you. ; 6, 28, 30 & 82 Oltawa Sirest, © GRAND RAPIDS °