~ Baled Tas. 35 Pearl Street, a L Brow, Gen, re We carry a full line of Seeds pe ¢ every variety, | both for field and garden. Parties in want should ‘write to or see the “ano RAPIDS GRAIN AND SED 0. 11 CANAL STREET. FOURTH NATIONAL BANK Grand Rapids, Mich. A. J. Bowne, President. Gro. C. PIERCE, Vice President. H. P. BAKER, Cashier. $300,000. CAPITAL, - - Transacts a general banking business. Make a Specialty ‘f Collections, Accounts of Country, ~chants Solicited. BELKNAP Wagon and Sleigh Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Spring, Freight, Express, Lumber and Farm WAGONS! Lo g Carts and Trucks gin and Dump Carts, Lumbermen’s and River Tools. We carry a large stock of material, and have every facility for making first-class Wagons of all kinds. Special attention given to Repairing, Painting and Lettering. Shops on Front St., Grand Rapids, Mich, CHARLES A, COYE, Successor to A. Coye & Son, DEALER IN AWNINGS § TENTS Horse and Wagon Covers, Oiled Clothing, Feed Bags, Wide Ducks, etc. Flags & Banners made to order. 73 CANAL ST.. - GRAND RAPIDS. - Grandpa's Wonder Soap THE BESY SELLING GOODS ON “THE MARKEY, MANUFACTU [URED BY “Barer & Co, Dayton, Ohio. SOLD BY AS MUSSELMAN & C0, Grand Rapids, es Mich. 3 ‘The Most Pomplete Assortment pon "t vied un- T Au iviiary B Associations, { Wishing to procure outfits for their Col- lection Departments, are invited to exam- ine the following quotations, which are for | fine work on good quality of paper: FULL OUTFIT--$I5, | 30 Books Blue Letters, 50 in book. |500 Record Blanks. 500 Notification pneets 250 Last Calls. _ 500 Envelopes. HALE OUTFITS--SI0, 500 Blue Letters, old style. 250 Record Blanks. © 250 Notification Sheets. 125 Last Calls. 500 Envelopes. lace of old style Blue Letter in above sib Ou tfit we can substitute 10 books Blue Letter in latest form, as recommended by the recent State convention, for $12.50 Prices in other quantities furnished on ap- plication {FULLER & STOWE COMPANY; ENGRAVERS and PRINTERS, 49 Lyon St, Grand Rapids, SALT FISH Bought and Sold by FRANK J. DETTENTHALER, 117 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. ES Oysters the Year Around _a@ Voigt, Herpolsheimer & Go, Importers and Jobbers of DRY GOODS Staple and Fancy. Overalls, Pants, Etc., OUR OWN MAKE. A Complete Line of Fancy Crockery2Fancy Woodenware OUR OWN IMPORTATION. Inspection Solicited. Chicago and Detroit Prices Guaranteed. COOK & PRINZ, Proprietors of the Valley City Show Case Mig. Co., Manufacturers of SHOW GASES. Prescription ( Cases and Store Fixtures ALL KINDS. SEND FOR ‘CATALOGUES, SEND FOR ESTIMATES. 38 West Bridge St.. Grand Rapids. Telephone 374. 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 FRONT We are now supplying the Trade with our new Brand of Soap “BEST FAMILY.” It is the LARGEST and BEST bar of white PURE SOAP ever retailed at Five Cents a bar. Respectfully, Grand Rapids Soap Go, FURNITORE 10 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. TUBS! TUBS! TUBS! We have 150 doz. first quality wash tubs, which we will gell F. 0. B. as follows: No. 3, $3 per doz.; No.2, $4 per doz.; No. 1, $5 per doz. Packed % doz. in bdl. with straw. Qual- ity unsurpassed. Address PIERSON’S BAZAAR, Stanton, Mich. Stoneware, 6e. per gal. F. O. B. HIRTH & KRAUSE, LEATHER And Shoe Store Supplies, SHOE BRUSHES, SHOE BUTTONS, SHOE POLISH, SHOE LACES. Heelers, Cork Soles, Button Hooks, Dress- ings, ete. Write for Catalogue. 118 Canal Street, Grand Rapids. To Ulgar Dealers Realizing the demand for, and knowing the difficulty in obtaining a FIRST-CLASS FIVE-CENT CIGAR, we have concluded totry and meet this demand with a new Cigar called SILVER SPOTS This Cigar we positively guarantee a clear Havana filler, with aspotted 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. Price $35 per 1,000 in any quantities, Express prepaid on ordersof 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 & C0, Elint, Mich. Sample or- JACOB BROWN & GO., WHOLESALE Furnishing Goods and Notions, Manufactures of - Ldmbermen’s Supplies a Specialty. ‘WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF ALAR cca AND 193 and 195 Jefferson Ave., Cor. Bates s St, DETROIT, + MICH. LUCIUS C, WEST, PATEN TSasiores at Patent, or and Solicitor f American and Foreign patents. ~ {1 Main St. Kelamazoo, Mich., U.S A ‘Branch of- | eer i ; e ee Circulars Bes Fences, nt Practice in U. |STAN. SAMPSON 00.) rere and J obbers of 5 e an IONS i in car MYRON H. WALKER, Attorney and Solicitor, GRAND RAPIDS, - Over Fourth National Bank. Tephene 407. BRAUTIGAM BROS,, MANUFACTURERS OF Cant Hook Handles, Whippletrees, Neck Yokes, Spinning Wheels and Job Turning Of All Kinds. MAtL ORDERS SOLICITED. NORTH tndahuin - MICH. VE, lege oe POTATOES, - We give ‘prompt personal attention to the sale of POTATOES, oe LACE to secure a thorou b oe useful education is at t GRAND RAPIDS (Mich.) Roar , NESS CORtaRe. write for Col- Address, C -SWENG PERG MICH. GRAND RAPIDS MicH Buy of the manufacturer and save freights and dealers’ commissions. Factory, 61, 63 and 65 South Front St. Office and salesroom, 92 ’Monroe street. PRODUCE. We should be pleased to open corres- pondence with anyone having APPLES, POTATOES, ONIONS, BEANS, DRIED FRUITS and other Country Produce to of- fer. CAR LOTS ASPECIALTY. Con- signments will receive o r best attention. We are willing at all times to make lib- eral advances when drafts are drawn with bill lading attached. Goods sold on arriv- al or held as per request of shipper. S.'T. FIsE c& Co., Cemmission Merchants, 189 So. Water St,, Chicago, Il. REFERENCE—First National Bank, or any Wholesale Grocer here. WINTER COAL ——AT— SUMMER PRICES, Until Further Notice. Eggand Grate - - - Stove Ne. 4 and Nut - - $6.75 per ton. $7.00 per ton. For September Delivery. Grand Rapids Ice & Coal Co., OFFICE 52 PEARL ST., Yard, Corner Wealthy Avenue and M. C. R. R. Telephone No. 159 KUMUND B. DIKEMAN THE GREAT Watch Maker = Jeweler Ah GANAL 8Y., Grand Rapids, - fil 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. EDWIN FALLAS, VALLEY CITY COLD STORAGE, ‘JOBBER OF Butter, Eqqs, Lemons, Oranges. And Packer of ch. SOLID BRAND OYSTERS. Facilities for canning and jobbing oysters are unsurpassed. Mail orders filled promptly at lowest market price. Correspondence. so- licited. A liberal discount to the Jobbing trade. 217, 219 Livingston St., Grand Rapids. |J. EL MYERS Manitantaice: of ‘Harness and Collars at Wholesale and Retail, 73 Canal street, ». | Grand Rapids. has the finest line to select ,| from in the city. © ae him a call. None but experi oath, a true-hearted woman. | timidity—a fright in her manner at times : which: if I may make an uncharitable con | eaks il THE FORGED CHECK. RELLUF. Written Especially for THz TRADESMAN. Just after breakfast, one fine spring morning in 1872, an advertisement in the Chicago Times for a book-keeper caught and fixed my attention. The salary was sufficient for a single man, and the firm well-known as responsible and upright gen- tlemen. I immediately wrote, enclosing references, with which Mr.——, the head of the firm, was so entirely satisfied that the next day’s mail brought me a_ positive engagement, unclogged with the slightest objection to one or two subsidiary items I had stipulated for, and accompanied by an invitation to make his house my place of residence, until I could conveniently suit myself elsewhere. This was very kind and considerate; and the next day but one I took the train for my new field of labor. It thus happened that I became acquainted, and in some degree mixed up, with the train of events described herewith. Mr. —— I found to be a stout, portly gentleman, whose years were already be- tween sixty and seventy. So many winters, although they had plentiful'y besprinkled his hair with gray, shone out with ruddy brightness in his still handsome face, and his voice, hearty and ringing, had not as yet one quaver of age init. I met him at breakfast on the morning after my arrival, and his reception of me was very friendly and cordial—more like a guest than an em- ploye. We had talked but a few minutes when one of the French windows that led from the dining-room into a shrubbery and flower-garden, opened and admitted a lady, just then, as I afterwards learned, in her nineteenth year. She was introduced to me, with old-fashioned simplicity, as ‘‘My grand-daughter, Nellie Howard.” It is difficult to look at beauty through other men’s eyes, and, in the present instance, I feel that I should fail sadly in the endeavor to reproduce in a word picture any adequate idea of the fresh loveliness, the rose-bud beauty of that girl. And, far higher charm than’ feature-beauty, however exquisite, a sweetness of disposition, a kind gentleness of mind and temper, were evinced in every line of her face. I will own that I was greatly impressed by so remarkable a combination of rare en- dowments; and this, I think, the sharp-eyed old gentleman must have perceived, or he might not, perhaps, have been so immedi- ately communicative in respect to the near prospects of his grandchild, as he was the moment the young lady had withdrawn. **We shall have gay doings here shortly, Mr. Simonds,” he said. ‘‘Three weeks from next Monday will be Nellie’s wedding-day.” ‘*Wedding-day?” “Yes,” said he; ‘‘yes, it has been settled for some time that on that date she is to marry Mr. Henton.” ‘“Mr. Henton, of Lake View?” “A great match, isn’t it, in a worldly point of view?’ replied Mr. ——, with a pleasant smile at the tone of my exclama- tion. ‘‘And much better than that, Henry Henton is a young man of high and noble characteristics, as well as devotedly at- tached to Nellie. He will, Ido not doubt, prove a husband in every respect deserving and worthy of her; and that from the lips of a doting old grandfather must be es- teemed high praise. You will see him presently.’’ I did see him, often, and quite agreed in Mr. ——’s estimation of his future grand- son-in-law. Ihave not frequently seen a finer-looking man—his age was twenty-six; and certainly one of a more honorable and kindly spirit, of a more genial nature than he, has never come within my observation. He had drawn a great prize in the matri- monial lottery, and, I felt, deserved his good fortune. ; They were married at the time agreed up- on. The days, weeks and months of wed- ded life flew over Mr. and Mrs. Henton without a cloud, save a few dark, but. tran- sitory ones which I saw now and then flit over the husband’s countenance as the time when he should become a father drew near, and came to be more and more often re- ferred to. ‘‘I should not survive her,” said Mr. Henton one day, in reply to a chance observation of Mr. ——, ‘‘nor, indeed, de- sire to.” It was, of course, decided that the ex- pected heir or heiress should be entrusted to a nurse, and a Mrs. Oldson, the wife of a machinist living not very far from Mr. Henton’s home, was engaged for that pur- pose. I had frequently seen the woman; 'and her name, as Mr. —— and I were talk- ing one evening, came up. ‘SA likely person,” I remarked; ‘‘healthy, very good-looking, and, one might make -But there isa 1 for that. eronrt husband choking, I said; ue ‘Six years more than that. She hasa son by the name of Frink, by a former mar- riage, who is in his tenth year. She wasn’t a widow long. Oldson was caught by her good looks and she by the bait of a well- provided home. ‘Unless, however, her hus- band gives up his corn speculations, she will not, I think, have that much longer.” “Corn speculations! Surely Oldson has n’t means adequate to indulgence in such a game as that?” “Not he. But about two years ago he bought, on credit, I believe, a considerable quantity of wheat, and prices happening to fly suddenly up, just then, he made a big thing.. This has quite turned his head, which, by the way, as the Cockneys say, was never quite rightiy ‘screwed on.’? The announcement of a visitor interrupted anything further Mr. —— might have had to say, and I soon afterward went home. A sad accident occurred about a month subsequent to the foregoing conversation. Mr. —— was out riding upon a usually quiet horse, which-all at once took it into its head to shy at something in the road, and thereby tarew its rider. Help was for- tunately at hand, and the gentleman was carried home, where it was found that his thigh was broken. Thanks, however, to his temperate habits, it was before long au- thoritatively announced that, although it would be a considerable time before he was released from confinement, it was not prob- able that his life would be shortened by what had happened. Unfortunately, the accident threatened to have eyil conse- quences in another quarter. Immediately after it occurred, one Jobson, a busy, thick- headed lout of a butcher, rushed off to Mr. Henton’s with the news. Mrs. Henton was walking with her husband upon the lawn in front of the house, when the great blockhead drove up, and blurted out the ac- cident, and that it was feared Mr. —— was killed. The shoek of such an announcement was, of course, overwhelming. A few hours af- terward Mrs. Henton gave birth to a healthy boy; but the young mother’s life, assailed by fever, was for many days utterly des- paired of—for weeks trembled so evenly in the balance that the slightest circumstance might turn the scale. At length the black horizon that seemed to encompass her so hopelessly, lightened and afforded her hus- band a glimpse of hope. The promise was fulfilled. Ll was in the library with Mr. Henton, awaiting the physician’s morning report, which Mr. —— had_ requested me to bring to him before going to the store, when Dr. Matson entered the apartment in an evi- dently cheerful frame of mind. ‘*You have been causelessly alarmed,” he said. ‘*There is no fear whatever of a re- lapse. Weakness, only, remains, and that we shall slowly, but certainly, remove.” “Thank God!? exclaimed Mr. Henton. ‘‘And how,” he added, ‘‘shall we manage about the child? She asks for it incessant- ly.” Mr. Henton’s infant son, I should state, had been consigned, immediately after its birth, to the care of Mrs. Oldson, who had herself given birth to a boy about two weeks previous. Scarlatina being prevalent in the neighborhood, Mrs. Oldson had been hur- ried away with the two children to a place on the lake shore where Mr. Henton had a cottage, almost before she was able to bear the trip. Mr. Henton had not left his wife for an hour, and consequently had only seen his child for a few minutes just after it was born. ‘In regard to the child,” replied the doc- or, ‘‘l am of the opinion that Mrs. Henton may see it in a day or two—say the third day from this, if all goes well. 1 think we may venture so far; but I will be present, for any untoward agitation might be in- stantly fatal.” This settled, we went our different ways—lI to cheer the still-suffering grandfather with the good news. The next day but one, Mr. Henton was in excellent spirits. ‘“The doctor’s report is even more favorable than I had anticipated,” he said, ‘‘and I start to-morrow to bring Mrs. Oldson and the child—.” The mail- earrier’s knock interrupted him. ‘The nurse,” headded, ‘‘is very attentive and punctual. She writes almost every day.” A servant entered with the letters. Mr. Henton tossed them over eagerly, and seiz- ing one, after glancing atthe post-mark, tore it open, muttering, as he did so, ‘‘It is not the usual handwriting, but from her, no doubt—” ‘Merciful God!” I exclaimed, as I lifted my eyes to his. ‘‘What is the matter?” A mortal pallur had spread over his face, and he glared at the letter in his hand as though: a serpent stared him in the face. Another moment, and the muscles of his frame appeared to give way suddenly, and he dropped heavily into the chair from which he had risen. ‘I was terribly alarmed, and, loosening his collar, for he' seemed | “Let me call someone,” ss in alow, quick whisper: “There is sor one coming. Nota word—remember!” At the same time he wheeled his chair half around, so that his back should be toward the servant ‘we heard approaching. : “Tam sent. sir,” said the girl, ‘‘to ask if the mail has come?” ‘-Yes,” replied Mr. Henton, with wondees ful mastery of his voice. ‘Tell your mis- ae tress I will be with her immediately, and that her son—her son is quite well.” : “Mr. Simonds,” he continued, as soon as ~~ the servant was out of hearing, “‘thereisa. liquor-stand on the side-board in the dining- ~~ room. Would you have the kindness te. bring it to me unobserved—mind that—un- , observed by anyone?” I did as he requested; and the instant I a placed it before him, he seized the brandy and drank with fierce eagerness. } ‘*For heaven’s sake! ” I exclaimed; ‘‘think what you are about, Mr. Henton. You will kill yourself.” (Concluded next week.) nes Preparing Poultry for Market. G. 8S. Palmer in the American Grocer. Having had many inquiries from shippers of poultry, game, eggs, etc., from various sections of the country, it induces me to of- fer a tew points of information and sugges-— tions to farmers and shippers; and as they are based on many years of experience in handling the above producein theNew York market, 1 am confident, if observed, they will result to the profit of the shipper. One general fault in slaughtering poultry is that but little discriminaiion is shown in the flock between the fat and thin birds. There may be only a few of the lean ones, but these few put in the same barrel with properly fatted stock, and when the pack- age is open to the eyes of the buyer they will deteriorate the value to him at least te: to 2c apound. Large shippers pack this. poor grade separately and matk them see- onds, but smali shippers cannot convenient-- ly do this; therefore, the best plan for all, shippers to follow is to separate the pvor fow:s and feed them specially, as they are hard to dispose of, and seldom realize enough to cover their original cost, not to- speak of the expenses in market ing. Another important feature is the careful dressing and packing of poultry and the: best medium is clean, bright straw, and paper can be used advantageously during . culd weather, when there is no danger of sweating, but at all seasons great care: should be taken that all animal heatis outof the fowl before packing. Thei lunportant point in shipping game: successfully is to be certain of its freshness. before packing, and placed carefully in the: package without ruffling the feathers, which. should be perfectly dry. The class of buy- ers who pay the highest prices for game will. not buy unless they are fresh and of attrac. tive plumage, and would advise shipping by- express, except in very cold weather. Owing to the attention that has beer given of late to the hennery business, and the largely increased production and general use of fresh laid eggs, the public taste has become educated to a higher standard, which makes it much more difficult to cater to. Holders of eggs, in cold storage, and by other methods, have found their product this season to be more difficult to dispose of, although we can readily obtain for the hen- nery eggs 35¢, but itis very difficult to get more than 15¢ to 18¢ for held stock, and from the fact that so much of this held stock is being offered on the market, it has hada tendency to lessen the consumption, for the reason that our families who cannot get or afford to pay the extreme prices of fresh are consequently inclined to mark them off the “menu.” Therefore, in order to induce a large con~ ‘ sumption of eggs, which must result in bet-- ter and more active markets, we must keep. them moving forward as fast as received, so. that they may reach the markets in fresh condition and meet the requirements of the- consumer, for in all lines of food products. the people are demanding a higher standard of goods, which has caused almost a.” revolution in the butter trade in the last ten years, and even our poorer classes who, years ago, were Satisfied with a medium grade of dairy butter now. demand the fresh. made creamery of the dairy selections, and, for the samereason, as_ stated above, both, farmer and merchant should forward their- butter assoon as possible after it is made,, and if receivers will at once offer it in their- markets, they wiil soon be convinced that. superior quality isthe best trade stimulant, and benefits reaped both by the producer and wen CG consumer will be active markets, more uni- form prices and a higher average for the season’s product. —_—_—__2>- << Ella Wheeler thus puts herself on record on the question of lady clerks: “I don’t know how it is in the matter of friendship, _ : but I know when I go into any large estab~ lishment shopping I always receive better: attention and more courtesy from the sales~ men than from the salesgirls. If Idesire to. - be directed to another. department in the _ store 1 always prefer to ask a man, as he-is ~ more willing and affable in his monner.” > qm oe _____- A Chicago dun collects bills by pretend ing to be deaf, and when his debtor explair why he does not pay, the dun makes hi yell his explanation so that it can be heard by everybody within long range ear-s nh PERPECTION SCAL The Latest ances: aa Beat, ‘ Rumor said ay that the Sugar rust has at last become an accomplished a After long negotiation and the smoothing over and harmonizing of many difficulties, all the details are said to have been satisfactorily arranged, and the papers signed, sealed and delivered. But when, how and where the new combination goes into operation no one outside the charmed citcle knows, but time will eventually let the secret out. The ‘how, when or where the new com- bination goes into operation” does not trouble the grocery trade to any great ex- tent, as they have already had the satisfac- - tien of seeing the price of refined sugars __ erawl up about three-fourths of a cent a ‘pound, as a result of the ‘‘understand- ing,” between the refiners. Mr. Howig’s *‘Foibles of our Customers, a “on another page, might with equal propri- _-.ety be styled ‘‘Foibles of a Merchant.” - That Mr. Howig should approve, even by _ Amplication, of the sale of three kinds of _. tea from one can, seems to THE TRADES- wan to bean error in judgment. How the same tea can be sold at 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 per pound and yet ‘‘each kind be worth the price asked for it,” is a statement Te TRADESMAN’s readers will be very - much inclined to doubt. The ability of an- other merchant to sell worthless lamp chim- neys at the price of good chimneys would «also place that merchant under suspicion of being addicted to “foibles.” THE _‘TRapEsMAn sees nothing very smart in a dealer’s working up a traffic in a worthless _article,especially when the supply is limited ~- and cannot be maintained. Such a faculty entitles a man to‘the reputation of being ‘‘cunning,” but such'a reputation, once ac- quired, does not conduce to his permanent prosperity. Hig The Independent Grocer comes to hand again, after missing one issue, shorn of its _ im@ependence. A casual glance at the paper _ shows that it will hereafter be merely an appendage to the most merciless grocery ~ jobber of Chicago, by whom its policy and editorial utterances will be dictated. THE _ TRADESMAN regrets this loss to indepen- -@ent trade journalism, as it demonstrates @retty thoroughly the impossibility of main- taining an independent trade journal in the commercial metropolis of the West. Every witempt thus far made in that direction has resulted in disaster. Nevertheless, the sen- diment againt ‘‘house organs” is growing & stronger and stronger among advertisers, -. and subscription patrons are beginning to realize the difference between a paper _ which is simply the mouthpiece of a job- _ ing house and one which advocates the in- tertests of the retail trader. > "The perversion of names from their orig- _. inal meaning is a subject of serious consid- _ eration. ‘“‘Strictly pure” pepper, for in- "stance, once meant all that the term implies. Now it signifies about one-quarter pure. The Independent Grocer once stood for in- _ dependence. Since the paper fell into the clutches of Jobber Hoyt, however, ‘‘ inde- - pendent” has come to mean ‘‘servile.” Un- ~ Jess this cruel perversion ceases, our moth- er tongue will soon become a language of opposites. Then welcome the new Univer- sal Language, until that, in turn, is ruined by the distortion of words from their orig- nal meaning. ‘Tur TRADESMAN commends the action the Retail Grocers’ Association in enlarg- ing its scope and changing its name to the Grand Rapids Mercantile Association. Un- er the rew arrangement, the Association ill be deprived of no feature which has dered its work so valuable in the past, its membership will be greatly en- Land its revenue correspondingly in- ed. The expectation that the mem- list will be swelled to 500 thin six months is likely to be ESMAN’s most valued contrib- Merchant,” strikes a respon- d this week in his references tothe —| pacity and ¢ fitting business at Ferry, the stock having been supplied by Arthur Meigs & Co. through -——| Hi. Robertson. R. S. Woolford, druggist at Mecosta, has added a line of groceries. Arthur Meigs & ‘Co. furnished the stock, Hi. Robertson placing the order. _ E. Maynard has engaged in the grocery business at Luther. The stock was fur- nished by Arthur Meigs & Co., Hi. Robert- son capturing the order. Geo. | Stebbins & Co. have engaged in the dry goods and grocery business at Bangor. Spring & Company furnished the dry goods and Arthur Meigs & Co. the groceries, Hi. Robertson officiating at the latter establish- ment, Geo. H. Oliver has purchased the inter- est of Dr. O. O. Osborn in the drug firm of G. H. Oliver & Co., at 698 Madison avenue, and will continue the business in his own name. Dr. Osborn will resume the practice of medicine at Elm Hall. Andrew Flanigan, formerly engaged in business at Alma, has engaged in the dry goods, clothing, grocery and boot and shoe business at Marion. P. Steketee & Co. fur- nished the dry goods, I. C. Levi the cloth- ing, Clark, Jewell & Co. the groceries and Rindge, Bertsch & Co. the boots and shoes. AROUND THE STATE. Paw Paw—Edward Nash succeeds G. E. Gilman in general trade. Detroit—G. M. Conner succeeds Wm. G. Cox in the drug business. Nashville—C. W. Slosson, late of Kala- mo, has stared a cigar store. Vicksburg—J. W. Ralston succeeds A. Waters in the grocery business. Bancroft—Harvey & Block succeed E. W. Harvey in the drug business. Clare—J. B. Newth succeeds A. A. Shaver in the furniture business. Bellevue—C. D. Kimberly succeeds A. J. Kimberly in the grocery business. Bad Axe—Sweet & Barkley succeed N. B. Sweet in the furniture business. Vicksburg—Goldsmith & Fritz succeed Wm. Garland in the meat business. Ann Arbor—Kittridge & Holmes succeed K. Kittridge in the printing business. Romeo—Albert J. Crissman succeeds Jonathan Stone in the grocery business. Portage—G. F. Munn & Co. succeed James Caruthers in the grocery business. Buchanan—Jones Bros. succeed Wm. Van Meter in the confectionery business. Lansing—Maynard & Foley succeed C. Clippinger & Co. in the grocery business. Harrison— Henry Thompson succeeds Richardson & Wilson in the drug business. Quincy—Rawson, Culver & Co. succeed M. J. Rawson & Co. in the meat business. St. Johns—G. V. Goodrich, dry goods dealer, has assigned to Henry E. Walbridge. Muskegon—C. M. Philabaum succeeds Philabaum & Howell in the grocery busi- ness. Kalamazoo — John Lamb succeeds E. Hawley in the furniture and crockery bus- iness. Detroit—Grant, Wood & Co. succeed Grant Bros. & Co. in the wholesale grocery business. Nashville—D. M. Thompson, late of Jackson, has opened a cigar and confection- ery store. Stanton—W. W. Weed, formerly of Me- costa, will start a bakery and confectionery store here. 9 - ‘Kalamazoo—Chase & Whitmer succeeds Hoedemaker & Stearnes in the confection- ery business. Vicksburg—Geo. Rosson, R. Smalley and J. McMaster are each building two-story brick stores. Quincy—F. S. Brown is closing out his grocery stock at auction, preparatory to quit- ting the trade. Burr Oak—Wm. Harts succeeds Mrs. Milliman in the grocery, bakery and restau- rant business. _ Bronson—Twist & Eldred, late of Na- poleon, have purchased the hardware stock of W. F.Sawdy. — Sumner—Samuel Bigelow has just got settled in his new building with his drug and grocery stock. Lansing—Louis Schoettle has bought a half interest in the grocery and produ business of W. C. Nesen. oe Evart—W. J. McIlwain and E. Cox have formed a copartnership for the purpose of buying and packing pork. Allegan—L. Perrigo has moved his ex- tract and patent medicine business from Burnip’s Corners to this place. North Muskegon—A. J. McIntosh’s gro- | cery store has been closed on chattel mort- i | about completed negotiations to supply the gage by W. J. Quan & Co., of Chicago. "|. Bemus—E. T, Horton has bought the report has it that he in the ha e busi- ‘up in the most ap- ~ Laingsburg—Liddell gaged in the banking business. _ Ypsilanti—W. H. Woodmancy succeeds W. H. Lewis in the hote] business. Durand—Jones & Jellis, formerly. of Flint, are building an ashery here. Eaton Rapids—Smith & Strank succeed F. J. Lease in the billiard business. Fremont—Chas. L. Gilbert succeeds E. D. McVicker (Mrs. J.) in the hotel busi- ness. . East Saginaw—James H. Hill, of the lumber firm of James H. Hill & Sons, is dead. a Woodville—Hart & Horning will get out 100,000,000 feet of logs on contract for Will- iam Peter, of Toledo. A Menominee—It is estimated that nearly 200,000,000 feet of lumber will be piled in the yards here during 1888. Detroit—Leander S. Butterfield (Detroit Paper Co.) has assigned to R. D. Robinson. Garnishee and other suits forced him to this resort. Charlotte—A war of the butchers has put steaks down to six cents a pound. This is hard on the butchers and tough on the steaks. Muskegon—Ryerson, Hills & Co. have al- ready between three and fonr million feet of logs on the skids near their camps on the Tamarack. ° Pentwater—E. A. Wright has sold his livery stock to W. A. Smith and G. W. Imus, who will continue the business under the style of Imus & Smith. Manistee—Ten miles of the Manistee & Northeastern Railway are graded and ready for the iron. It is expected that the road will eventually be run to Traverse City. Frankfort—The contract for the test well is finished. Except alight brine at about 1,500 feet, no indications of salt were met with in a depth of 2,000 feet from the sur- face. : Foster’s Point—About 60,000 feet of lum- ber, much of it first and second clear plank, was washed ashore here during a recent gale. Strange to say, no one has put ina claim for it. Detroit—The District Co-Operative Mer- cantile Association, which intends to buy a lot and put up a building for the manufac- ture of crackers and candy, has elected Francis Fildew President. Evart—Hugh J. McMillan has just en- tered into a contract to put 16,000,000 feet of logs into the Pere Marquette river, for P. P. Leonard of Muskegon. The timber is lo- cated in Newaygo county, and will be tak- en to Ludington. Crystal Falls—The Sheldon & mine has been sold to asyndicate of Cincin- nati capitalists, who will assume control of the property shortly. The property is a very valuable one, but for some cause or other unknown to outsiders has been idle the greater part of the season. “Menominee—The Ludington, Wells & Van Schaick Co. now has about 22,000,000 ‘feet of old logs in the boom and scattered along the river, and will bank probably 35,- 000,000 feet during the winter, having 200 men in the woods, while there will be 500 when the season is further advanced. MANUFACTURING MATTERS. Kalkaska—The broom handle factory is completed. . Ogemaw—C. H. Plummer has commenced work on a new planing mill. Manton—Williams & Campbell have add- ed a lumber saw to their mill. -Dorr—Geo. Levitt and Milo Gray have rented the grist mill for a year. Manistee—Cook & Broden will build and equip a mill twelve miles east of this place. North Dorr—Brautigam Bros. have added a lath machine to their factory at New Sa- lem. ok Lapeer—Rorick & Sypher succeed Jas. & Geo. Rorick & Co. in the manufacture of carriages: * Grand Ledge—The Grand Ledge Coal and Fire Clay Co. has ten men at work mining coal from a three-foot vein. Otsego—It is reported that E. A. Carder, of Kalamazoo, will put up a large furniture establishment here next year. Kalamazoo—The St. Johns Plow Co. has caused the arrest of Géo. M. Benton, of Hastings, on a charge of embezzlement. Grand Ledge—The Grand Ledge Chair Co. now has forty-five names on its pay-roll, the largest force ever employed by the con- cern. White Pigeon—The Cyclone Fanning Mill Co. has 4,000 orders on its books and has under advisement the expansion of its manufacturing capacity. " Nashville—F. T. Boise, Frank C. Boise and Geo. W. Francis have associated them- selves together for the manufacture of the Williams fruit evaporator. - ; Muskegon—A ‘mill. shingle maker has Chicago Lumber Co. with four million shin- gles to be cut at his mill next season. = ~ Prentis Bay—Wolf Bros., of Evart, have & Hunt have en-| & Shafer ing in a couple of weeks in the city as juror | the necess OT crated | | unincorporated body, has been incorporated | under the style of H. M. Lond & Son. The | capital stock of the corporation is $800,000. ~ Escanaba—M. C. Hitchcock succeedsG.E. | —»—2-~ . — ___ | Baehrich in the hotel business. in the grocery | : : | ‘The Oleomargarine Law a Failure. — -From the Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue is preparing his annual report for publication in book form, and from advance sheets we learn that he has been disappointed in the workings of the oleomargarine law, which he characterizes as ‘‘worse than , useless.” Every detail of the subject is entered into including statistics of production, transport- ation and trade, chemical analyses of the compounds offerdd for sale, etc. The Com- missioner claims that the tax on the retail dealer is oppressive and unjust, being dis- proportionate to the other requirements of the law, and he intends to recommend a re- duction of the license. It hes become more and more apparent that the provisions of the law utterly fail to accomplish the desir- ed end—namely, to impose a prohibitory tax and to crush the oleomargarine interests out of existence, on the flimsy plea of dema- gogue advocates and legislators that the law would protect public health. It legalized the manufacture of butter imitations under Governmental supervision and subjected it to a tax which manufacturers accepted as nominal, and which, in the Commissioner’s opinion, has not been the cause of any di- miuntion of the trade. This is a mistaken idea, as the consumption has decreased ow- ing to the persecution of the middlemen, who were forced to either pay an exorbitant license tax or cease selling the article. The Commissioner, while claiming the successful enforcement of all the provisions of the oleomargarine law, is not inclined to claim for that measure any beneficial results apparently anticipated by its framers, or any benefit to the dairymen at whose bidding it was passed. The production has been carried on under all the restrictions as to sanitary conditions, etc., which the law pro- vides; but there is a lack of authority to follow and control the production, traffic and use of oleo oils and other components, and the consequent lack of knowledge as to how far the adulteration of butter may be carried on by the dairymen. —_—_<_2<.___—_ Purely Personal. Chris. Hansen, the Charlevoix chingle manufacturer, was in town a couple of days last week. A telegram from Jas. Granger announces his arrival at Pasadena, Cal., where he will spend the winters... ... : Harry Knapp; formerly with E. E. Walk- er, isnow behind:the counter for Williams & Conley, on East street. Will Shirts, the Shelby merchant, is put- in the United States Court. Heman N. Moore, President of the Grand Rapids Packing and Provision Co., is con- fined to his house by illness. C. A. Adams,. of the grocery firm of Adams & Rollins, at Hart, is visiting friends in the city. He is accompanied by his wife. Wallace W. Sheldon, manager of the Standard drug store at East Saginaw, was married last Tuesday to Miss Mary Voolmer, of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Wm. H. Marple and C. F. Marple, of the wholesale confectionery house of Marple, French & Co., at Charlotte, were in town Friday and Saturday. | Chas. L. Frost succeeds Chas. H. MeCon- nell as bookkeeper for Bulkley, Lemon & Hoops. Mr. Frost is succeeded as book- keeper at the Aldine Manufacturing Co. by W. H. Pierce.: Chas. H. McConnell does not recover from his recent illness as fast as his friends could wish. Present indications are that he will notbe able to start West before the beginning of the year. ' D: W. Higgins, the Scottville druggist, was in town Monday on his way to Notta- wa, where he was married yesterday to Miss Carrie E. Davis. The happy couple reached Grand Rapids on their way home this morn- ing and are spending the day in sight-see- ing and calling on friends. oO Billy’s Diagnos\s. ‘‘What’s the matter with the baby, Billy?” ‘Nothin’, ma, on’y the same old teethin’.” “But I never saw him make such faces! Have you been doing anything to him?” ‘“‘No’m, on’y jest now he went inter sis’s studio an’ licked all the yeller ochre off her pallette, an’ I guess he ain’t got over the disappointment of it’s not bein’ custard.” A New Process for Obtaining Aconitine. The Pharm. Journal reports that Mr. John Williams has worked out 2 new pro- cess, a description of which he communicat- ed to the British Pharmaceutical Confer- ence. with amyl alcohol the coarsely-ground root of aconitum napellus dried at a moderate temperatue, shaking the amylic solution ‘with dilute acid and water, and precipitat- ing the acid liquor with sodium carbonate. - The crude alkaloid is then dissolved either in ether or alcohol and allowed to crystal- | ize. Mr. Williams especially insists upon | — ng that the root op-| from A. Napellus, | fr fn ee - -- ordir ‘ 1Ze. from ordinary Written Especially ous characteristic in human nature. It consists essentially in exhausting }- He flips: - ‘Then learns the train is two hours late. pe ey ee Oe c6 . Phe air is thick, the light grows dim, And cursing is no common sin. Hard. Tsck. I for THE TRADESMAN Only he who loves a home can love his country, the aggregate of a nation’s home. If the fanatic really felt the truth of his lofty ideals, he would be ashamed of ve- hement profession and would work out the problem within himself in silence, beginning at home the task of saving the world and making all men blest. The growth of all the vegetation in the Western Hemisphere makes less noise than do the buyer and seller over a wheelbarrow load of frost-bitten turnips. The true work- worshipper. is like a steam engine—always in good order, expending all its vitality silently in propulsion. moral fog-horn—he turns on all his steam The sham man isa in noise through the whistle. When common sense is as common as they say itis, the millenium of man will come to stay. Idle curiosity is about the most industri- It should read: An insatiate hunger for trifles, or a awarfed soul feasting itself upon in- telligent animalcules, developing into a so- cial dragonfly. A slanderer is an assassin too cowardly to stab; a moral rattlesnake containing the most deadly poison ever engendered on earth, whose tongue is attached to a heart. He is like a spiritual §thermometer—indi- cating the lowest degree of human depravity. He is the traditional Evil One of civilized society, and those who listen to him and as- sist in circulating a slander are copartners with the Devil, his equals in mischief, dif- fering only in malignant ingenuity and the brazen hardihood of hell. nibal foes in war without weapons with which to defend yourself than this social Better face can- hyena of Christian civilization with open- eyed truth and moral suasion for your help- ers. The most deadly peril and perfect safety are one and the same thing. Had the single survivor of a score only known it, he was as safe in the midst of the most appalling slaughter of war recorded in history as when a babe in his mother’s arms, surrounded by the ministering angels of peace. Worry over apprehended harm has destroyed more huinan life than all other evils combined. Backwoops BEN. Se rn VISITING BUYERS. The following retail dealers have visited the market during the past week and placed orders with the various houses: W H Shirts, Shirts Bros, Shelby BS Wooldford, Mecosta E Maynard, Luther W H Young, Ferry Geo Stebbins & Co, Bangor Peter Brautigam, Brautigam Bros, No Dorr Geo A Osborne, Osborne & Hammond, Luther Sn.ith & Bristo], Ada Jno Pruin, Zeeland LN Fisher, Dorr CB Joldersma, Jamestown O House Chauncy Fred Morley, Morley Bros, Cedar Springs. G B Chambers, Wayland Andrew Flanigan, Marion C E Biakely, Coopersville Finch & Wolcott, Freeport J © Branch, White Cloud C K Hoyt, Hudsonville Dell Stebbins, Stebbins & Hoxie, Lawrence JJ Tuxbury, Sullivan D &Crane, Cra:e & Son, Fennville B Tripp, Carson City eae M Carman, Mecosta McRae & Lally, Grand Ledge. C E Morse, Remus Wm H Marpie, Marple, French & Co, Char- lotte H Sperry, Otsego : : C W Caskey, Harbor Springs M Minderhout, Hanley ‘ Jobn Gunstra, Lamont 5 D D Harris, Shelbyville : Cornelius Gerber, D Gerber & Sons, Fre- mont : : Walling Bros., Lamont W H Aicks, Morley Geo Carrington, Trent E S Botsford, Dorr CH Adams, Otsego RT Parish, Grandville O W Messenger, Spring Lake John Canfield, Hobart Biakeley Bros., t ife Lake: C & Blakeley, Coopersville BR White, Reed City Neat MeMillan, Lisbon Dr 8 J Koon, Lisbon R B McCullock, Berlin H P Dunning, Allegan S Nagier & Beel-r, aledonia T W Preston, Millbrook | J B Watson, Coopersryille ¥ Fairman, Big Rapids Mr Tanis, Ven Herder & Tanis, Vriesland H Van Noord, Jamestown Wm Vermeuien, Beaver Dam Jno Farrowe, So Blendun LM Wolf, Hudsonville ~ Mr arrowe. Farrowe & Daimon, Allendale W G Tef't, Rockford G5 Putnam, Fruitport. C E Grant, Blanchard . - Seaton, Campbell & Seaton, LaGrange, n GH Remington, Bangor J Seebring, Bangor . A B Foote, Hilliards. Juo Daiton, Hobart ¥F Narregang. Byron Center John Damstra, Gitchell EJB an & Co., Otia R Werkman, Holland James.Riley, Dorr N Bouma, Fisher. W H Bartholomew, Wayland Adams & Hollins, Hart R D McNaughton, Coepersville WH Struik, Forest Grove Cc Tuxbury, Sullivan — -G F Cook, Grove udgonville L Bauer John Giles. J Giles & Co, Lowell D W Hi, rging, Higgins & Co., Scottville rears. - Hi. Robertson goes to Homer next wee to institute a K. of P. lodge. Practice has made him perfect in this branch of business. Hi. Robertson succeeds D. C. Under- wood as house salesman for Arthur Meigs &Co. His grips still stalk through the State, however, under the skillful manipu- lations of Hi.’s brothér, B. J. Robertson, formerly engaged in business at Breedsville. —__s--.—_ Good Advice to Druggists. At the recent meeting of the Pennsylva- nia Pharmaceutical Association, Geo. W. Kennedy dwelt upon the fact that the cus- tomer comes to the druggist with confidence in his ability and integrity, and that the former should be made to feel that he is be- ing conscientiously and honestly dealt with. This could be accomplished by charging fair remunerative prices and dispensing on- ly what are believed to be absolutely pure medicines. It. is always well to impress upon customers the danger of trifling with disease, and the importance of seeking medical advice, and to discountenance the use of proprietary medicines. >_< It is denied that the steel rail mills are to shut down December 1. MISCELLANEOUS. PP DAA DN OOo owe Advertisements will be inserted under this head for one cent a word, or two cents a word for three inser- tions. No advertisement taken for 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. re SALE—A bargain for a live man. Good location. Nice piece of property. No other store within six miles. Reasons for sell- ing, long sickness and death of my wife, and poor health. Clean stock goods. Can run -tock down low in a short time, if you wish. Address, W. G. Barnes, Lodi, Kalkaska Co., Mich. Z1s* He SALE—On the new Ruaiiroad, stock of general merchandise, store and barn, on one-half acre corner lot. Will sell ata bargain. Best location in town. If you mean business, call on or address C. L. Howard, Clarksville, Ionia Co., Mich. 219* pee SALE—New clean stock of millinery and fancy goods. One of the best open- ings in the country. Have the leading trade. Good reasons given for selling. Address L. & Co., Box 32%, Saranac, Mich. 216-3t Wek 3aLE—Stock of general merchandise. Willtrade tor real estate in Southern Michigan. Address Box X, care Tradesman office. 220* OR SALE--Or exchange, for hard or soft lumber, posts, shingles or lath. a planer and matcher in perfect order. Will plane two sides twenty-four inches wide. J. B. Del- bridge, 493 Trumbull Ave., Detroit. 219* no SALE—General stock of goods. Will rent or sell building. Good reason for selling. Address J. C. Stitt, Dollarville, ni Os SALE—At a bargain. A clean stock of hardware and mill supplies. Address Wayne Choate, Agent, East Saginaw. 210t£ OR sALE—Or exchange, platform spring peddling wagons, suitable tor wholesale or retail trade. Address Welling & Carhartt, 139 Jefferson avenue, Detroit, Mich. 2ustf Hoe SALE—The best drugstore in the thriv- ing city of Muskegon. Terms easy. Cc. L. Brundage, Muskegon, Mich. 1938tf \ A Y ANTED—A second-hand buzz planer and wood saw. Call or address Sherwood, Manufacturing Co., South Division, St. 218-4t ANTED—Situation by a registered phar- ; macist, five years’ experience. First-: class references. Address, S. F. B., care; Tradesman. | 219* ‘WANIED — Agents to handle the new | Gt Chemical Ink Erasing Pencil. Greatest | novelty ever produced. Erases ink in two | seconds, no abrasion of paper. 200 to 5v0 per: cent. profit. One agent’s sales amounted to | 620 in six days; another $32 in two hours. | Territory absolutely free. Salary to good men. | No ladies need answer. Sample35 cents. For| terms and ful) particulars, address The Manu- | facturers, J. W. Skinner & Co., Onalaska, W is. | ape | Wee stock 1n exchange fora | small farm in St. Joseph county. Ad- |. dress F. H, Lester, Mendon, Mich. 2is* | AN.ED—To exchange farm worth $2,460 | for astock of goods. Address Box 23, | Tradesman office. art | Wee man baving an established | trade among lumbermen to add a spec-, ial line and sell on commission. To the-right | man a splendid chance will be given to make | money without extra expense. Address “B,”’ : eare Michigan Tradesman. VIRtf | eae WANTEKU—To take half interest in siock of drugs and groceries in one of the smartest towns in Southern Michigan, Sales last year $2,109. Acdress all commu- cations 104, tris office 221* ~ALESMEN—Will receive special attention, steady work and good pay. by writing Ea. O. Graham, Nurserynan, Rochester, N. ¥. ge STOCK —Of groceries aud drus for i) per cent. Few fixtures; good town; i: . no druggist. Cash. R., Lyons, Mich, 2 GF Ay A \ 1 We manufacture a line of Fire Proot ‘Traverse City & Traverse | Mail Traverse City & Mac : City & M oe 9:05 a. m. train has chair car to Tra City and Mackinaw. ' i FER USS kgs , 11:30 a. m. train has chair car for Traverse City, Pe- toskey and Mackinaw City. mae é aN eee 10:40 p. m, train has sleeping ears for Traverse City, Petoskey and Mackinaw. : ; : : GOING SOUTHER Cincinnati Express, ............002 ‘ Fort Wayne Express............ ¢2.10:30 a mi Cincinnati Express. ............... 440pm Traverse City and Mackinaw Ex. .10:50 p m 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. i Muskegon, Grand Rapids & Indiana. Leave. Arrive. 6 SO Mire .recsccscccnceccsccscencscorsesccncoee 10:10am 11 00 & Mi... 6... sce cece eee 4:30pm 4:40 DM... ccc eens ec cece renee cee cerereersssocecs 8:50 pm Leaving time at Bridge street depot 7 minutes later. GC. L. Lock woop, Gen’! Pass. Agent. .- 7b a Nha 5:00 p Detroit, Lansing & Northern. Grand Rapids & Saginaw Division. DEPART. - Saginaw Express... ... 2... -esececsesccceees wee C Mam Saginaw Express. .........-ccsesscccceeccccscces 410pm ARRIVE. Grand Rapids Express. .....-..eseeees eseeseeee 11 2am Grand Rapids Express. ........ccsesesessseesees 10 30pm All trains arrive at and depart from Union depot. Trains run solid both ways. Chicago & West Michigan. Leaves. PMI oo Sock cca dec ces ecehecesbasee 9:10am +Day EXpress........-ssceeeeeeeeee 12:30 p m *Night ExXpress.......sseeseeceseces 1:00pm Muskegon EXpress........ + seees 5:00 pm *Daily. +tDaily except Sunday. Pullman Sleeping Cars on all night trains. Through parlor ear 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. EXPIreSS ....ccccecececccsccssssececs 4:05 p m 4:20 pm EEXPYesS..... cece ce ec cece cece ee st cece 8:25am 10:20 a m 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. tr to and from Ludington and Manistee. W. A. GAVETT, Gen’! Pass. Agent. J. B. MULLIKEN, General Manager. Arrives. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. Kalamazoc Division. Leave. x. & Mail. N. Y. Mail. N. Y. Mail. 7:45 am..Grand Rapids. 9:45am 9:02 am..Allegan....... 8:23am 10:06 a m..Kalamazoo... 7:30am 11:35 am..White Pigeon. 5:55am 5:05 pm..Toledo ........ 11:00 pm 9:40 p m..Cleveland..... 6:40pm 3:30 a m..Buffalo........ 11:55am 11:40pm 40am 17:10pm..Chicago....... 11:30pm 8:50am A local freight leaves Grand Rapids at 1:10pm, carry- ing passengers as faras Kalamazoo. All trains daily except Sunday. J. W. McKENNEY, General Agent. ic] ne a DUDS GO D9 OH OT ey a ve Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee. GOING EAST. Arrives. *Night Express. ......sesceecseeeeee 9:30 pm ¢Through Mail... .10:20 a m tEvening Express... z +Detroit Express.... heel ¢{Mixed, with coach.............-.+ GOING WEST. ¢Morning Express..........----++- +Through Mail............. +tGrand Rapids Express. *Night Express.........-. PMixed. 20... cece cece cece tere ee neces +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 10:10 a m the following morning. The Night Express has a Wagner sleeping car. JAS. CAMPBELL, City Passenger Agent. Gro. B. REEVE. Trafiic Manager, Chicago. Michigan Central. Grand Rapids Division. DEPART. Detroit EXpress. .........0.ecceccececesceseecenes 6:15am . Day EXpTess.........ceceeseescccncccccercceceecce 1:10pm *A tlantic EXPIess. ......cesceeecceeceescecsceeees 10:10 p m LO rose eae ck ehe eines nee ctemeness 6:50 am ARRIVE. *Pacific EXPIeSS. .........-ceescecwsceececscencce 6:00 & m 3:00 pm 10:15 pm ROG. sca ccc cca decn poss anies waenecunseswestueecces 5:15pm *Daily. All other daily except Sunday. Sleeping cars run on Atlantic 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. GC. R. R., (Canada Southern Div.) D. W. JOHNSTON, Mich. Pass. Agt., Grand Rapids. O. W. Ruaewzs, Gen’! Pass. and Ticket Agt., Chicago. a Grand Rapids EXpress..........sceecsesscseeee Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway. WEST mu. Leave} [Arri $205.55 5. 5e25- Grand Rapids.......... 10:30 Mm Lv Ar BO occa. St Ignace 1.......... Ar. ‘ .-LV Ar. M 11:30 PM 245 5 . Houghton .........- BP oceans Calumet ........ Lv 11:45 3:14 PM Only direct route between the East and South and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. E.:W ALLEN, Gen’l Pass. Agt. INVENTION « jg™=e NO BACKACHE. RUNS 34 P A *6 1 1 1 5 6 P 2% Cords of Beech have been sawed by one man in 9 hours. .Handreds have sawed 5 and 6 cords daily. “Exactly” what os ne ae Chopper wants. First order from your vicinity secures the Agency, Illustrated Catalogue FREE. Address FOLDING SAWING MACHINE ©O., 8. Canal Street, Chicago, 112, al TELOVAT Oe = Ae AUIICIARICEAINE AN SS A SS Safes that combine all the modern im-_ provements and meet with ready sale — among business men and dealers of — all kind. ; : aS Any business house can handle our ‘Safes in connection with any other -Jine of: goods withont additional ‘pense or interference with any othe business. es guxiliar ascooiations are o shartera granted by the erat ie o. S—Sturgis B. M. A. : ‘President. H. 5. Church; ;8ecretary,Wm.Jorn, "No. 4—Grand Rapids M.:A. President, Jas. A. Coye: Secretary, E. A. Stowe. i No, 5—Muskegon B. M. A. a ‘President, HB. Fargo; Secretary, W. C. eee oe 6—Alba f. M. A. Smith; Secretary, P. T. Baldwin. ee BMA. , N.H. Widger. = 6 ie Ee. M. A. President, I F. a ‘Thurston; Secretary, Geo. L. Thurston. £ io. 9—Lawrence B. M. A. oe, . . Marshall; Secretary, C. A. Stebbins. 0..10—Harbor springs B. M. A. | fPresiaent, W..J. Clark; Secretary, A. L. Thompson. No.11—Kingsley B. M. A. eee: F Whipple; Secretary, C. H. Camp, 12—Quincy . B. M.A. President, Cc. Scas: Secretary, C, W. Bennett. No, 13—Sherman B. M. A. President, H. B. Sturtovant:; Secretary, W. G. Shane. : Ne. 14—No. Muskegon B. M. A. President, 8S. A. Howey: Secretary, G. C. Havens.’ ; No. 15- Boyne City B. M. A. President, = R. Perkins; Secretary, J. F. Fairchild. o. 16—Sand Lake B. M. A. President, $. Vy: Crandall: Secretary, A. P. Comstock. ; No. 17—Plainwell B. M.A. President, MM Bailey, Secretary, J. A. Sidle. No. 18—Owosso B. M. A. President, w. A, Woodard; Secretary, - Lamfrom. No. 19—Ada B. M. President, D. F. Watson; Secretary, E. . “Chapel. No. 20—saugaiuck Kb. M. A. President, John F. Henry; Secretary, L. A. Phelps. No, 21-—Wayland B. M. A. President, C..H. Wharton; Secretary, M. V. Hoyt. No. 22—tirand Ledge B. M.A. Persident, W. E. Wilson; Secretary, W. R. Clarke. No. 23—Carson ‘ity B. M. A. Prosident, F. Ke Rockafellow: Secretary, C. O. Trask. No. 24 —Morley 6. M. A. President, J. = Thurkow; Secretary, W. H. Richmond. o. 75—Paio B M. A, President, Boley Jeffers; Secretary, H. D. Pew. No. 26—Greenville !-. M. A. President. L. W. Sprague; Secretary, E. J. Clark. No. 28—Cheboygan B. M. A President, a H. Tuttle; Secretary, H.G. Dozer. o. 29—Freepert B. M. A. President, Fxg Moore; dacnehery. A.J. Cheesebrough. No. 30—Oceana B. M. A. President, A.G. Avery; Secretary, E.S8. Houghtaling. ; N«..31—Charlotte 8. M. A. _ -President, Thos. J. Green; Secretary, A. G. Fleury. No. 32—Coopersville B. M. A. President, G. W. Watrous; Secretary, J. B: Watson. No. 33—Charlevoix 8. M. A. President, John Nicholls; Secretary, R. W. Kane. No, 34— -aranac B. M. A. President, Geo. A. Potts; Secretary, P. T. Williams. No. 35—Bellaire B. M. A See, Wm. J. Nixon; Secretary, G. J. Noteware. “Ne: 36—Ithaca B. M. A. President, 0. F. Jackson; Secretary, John M. Everden. No, 37—Battle Creek B. M. A. President, Geo. H. Rowell; Secretary, Jno. P- Stanley. No. 38—Scottville B. M. A. President, H. E. Symonds; Secretary, D. W. Higgin Association Notes. L. A. Phelps, Secretary of the Saugatuck B. M. A., writes: ‘‘We have got‘our Asso- ciation in good working order.” St. Louis and Alma are down for a raid by the State Organizer about the middle of January. L. M. Mills and the Ithaca As- sociation will render the work valiant ser- vice. Chairman Blain, of the State Insurance Committee, is watching the attitude of the ’ insurance companies toward the new anti- compact law, which goes into effect on Jan- uary 31. Tustin. Echo: At the Business Men’s meeting, last Monday evening, it was de- cided that the members of the Association _ close their respective places of business on i Thanksgiving day, from.10.a.-m. to 3 p. m. President Hamilton and Secretary Stowe addressed the Big Rapids B. M. A. on Mon- day evening, organized an auxiliary associa- tion at Ashton yesterday afternoon and ad- dressed the Reed City B. M. A. last even- ing. - . Local secretaries should see that every - auxiliary member is supplied with the State " sheets as soon as they are received. No in- formation of this character should be al- ‘ lowed to lie in the secretary’s office over : night. Ae ’-- G, W. Bennett, Secretary of the Quincy _ B.M. A., writes: ‘‘The Blue Letters are _ working toacharm. Many members have -. eollected debts they despaired of. One firm made a collection of a man who now lives ae ip Chicago.” 4 4. W. Sprague, President of the Green- ville B.M. A., writes: ‘Our Association - is prospering and I judge by Tur TRADES- ~~ MAN that the same is the case all over the a State. lam glad of it, and hope we may be ‘| facturer, was in town on the 19th. vane sh. As a body, ‘we tavors | central collection office and the actuary’s more) will probably be re- vived under some modified form and used . for this purpose.” 1 A Ie, Johnson, the Sparta, cheese manu- He ceased operations for the season the day be- fore, having madea little over 71,000 pounds of cheese during the season. Mr. Johnson has not lost a cheese for two seasons and reports that his patrons are so well pleased over the results of this year’s business that they will nearly all enlarge their herds of milk producers another season. The Grand Rapids Mercantile Association will probably give an anniversary banquet at one of the city hotels on December 6, af- ter the meeting which occurs that evening. The preliminary arrangements have not all been perfected, but the committee having the matter in charge will probably decide to throw the occasion open to the ladies, as well as the gentlemen. Tickets ‘will short- ly be placed on sale at 50 cents per plate. Lansing Journal: The names that oc- cupy positions on the dead-beat list were not read at the meeting of the Business Men’s Association Wednesday evening, but after the session had ended the Executive Committee labored until nearly midnight in revising the list, and nearly 150 names will be printed at once and copies given to the members of the Association. Thenames 8f Asa Smith, Dr. Cooper and John Chamber- lain were presented for membership in the Association and referred to the’ usual com- mittee. Tustin Echo: The first annual meeting of the Tustin Business Men’s Association was held at the Tustin House last Monday evening. Although the Association is small in numbers, there have been much life and interest manifested and the attendance in the past year has been comparatively large. . It was decided to ratify the consti- tution and by-laws of the M. B. M. A., adopt the constitution recommended by the State body and to apply for a charter at once. In order to change the date of the annual meetings of the Association to the month of January, beginning of the new year, it was decided that the present officers hold over until the second Monday in Janu- ary next, at which time the election of offic- ers will take place. Cheboygan Tribune: A delegation from the Cheboygan B. M. A. attended the last meeting of the common council to urge the necessity of properly lighting the streets. Fred Frost and O. M. Clement were spokesmen for the delegation and ably pre- sented the importance of having the village lighted, but failed to open the eyes of the obstreperous four. Trustees McArthur, Galbraith, Hamel and Hayes evidently be- long to the class spoken of in holy writ ‘*‘who love darkness better than light,” and Trustee McArthur was so ungentlemanly as to refer to the representatives of the Business Men’s Association as ‘*juvenile orators.” These gentlemen represented the bnsiness men of Cheboygan, and as such were certainly entitled to respectful treat- ment at the hands of the council. > aa Good Report fromthe Muskegon B. M. A. From the Muskegon News. The Muskegon Business Men’s: Associa- tion, which was organized a short time ago, has now a membership of 108, and is in a flourishing condition. There was a special meeting of the Association last evening, at which the new charter from the State Asso- ciation was exhibited for the first time. The charter, which is neatly printed and mounted in a frame, is dated Oet. 20, 1887, and runs to H. B. Fargo, W. J. Conner, C. L. Whitney, H. D. Baker, Albert Towle and others, and, reciting the fact of the lo- cal organization, entitles the Association to a@ membership in the State Association. The document is signed by Frank Hamil- ton, President, and E. A. Stowe, Secretary. The Association has already resulted in much good to the dealers, as it has been the means of not only instituting a more cordial and friendly feeling among business men generally, but it has had the effect of bring- ing a certain class of negligent debtors, who can, but do not, pay their just bills to the front. The Association, as stated last night, is for the purpose (among many others) of ferreting out intentional ‘‘dead beat” in the community, and to refuse them further credit. The first notice, which is 4 called a Blue Letter, sent to the delinquent, is by the dealer to whom he is indebted, and is substantially as follows: * * * * * - If there is no attention paid to this gentle reminder within the time specified, the name @f the delinquent, with the amount of his indebtedness, is handed over to the Secretary of the Association, who sends him 1a further notice, as follows: ° The * * ‘ e As there are but few men who can afford | to have their names hawked: about in any | sueh~ manner,‘ the.second - letter usually s the money or a satisfactory settle- ae * Several of the first letters have been mt, and. the . ‘ean ‘have been : gs vom of ‘people have} é ous a as on have had | any line. ization be changed to. the Grand Rapids Mercantile Association’ and»: 4hat member- : ship be made open to retail business men in The report was thoroughly dis- cussed and. adopted without, a dissenting voice. The special Committee on Trade Exhibit reported that most of the jobbers and manu- facturers of the city had been interviewed on the subject and that the majority gave The re- | Plo the plan unqualified endorsement. port was accepted and the Committee in- structed to secure the pledges of as many exhibitors as could be prevailed upon to patronize a trade display. The Committee | was also instructed to look around for a de- sirable hall for use as a meeting place and exhibit hall. The question of employing an agent to care for the exhiblt, increase the member- ship and attend to collections, was then dis- cussed. The discussion culminated in a motion by C. L. Lawton for the appoint- ment of a special Committee on Agent, to | take the matter under consideration and re- port at the next meeting. The motion was adopted and the chair appointed as such committee Messrs. ae Elliott and Wendover. The question of holding an anniversary banquet was then brought up and appeared to be received with favor. 2a Charlotte in Line on Organization. CHARLOTTE, Noy. 18, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sir—The blanks I asked for have been received and we have partially completed our organization by the election of the following officers: President—Thos. J. Green. Vice-President—Geo. H. Fenn. Secretary+-A. G. Fleury. Treasurer—C. L. Pratt. Executive Committee—Thos. J. Green, AL ‘G. Fleury, Geo. M. Fenn, C. L. Pratt, L. R. Freeman. The membership will, no doubt, embrace every business firm in Charlotte; but, like all other new enterprises, we must havea beginning, and for this beginning we are in- debted more to Geo. H. Fenn, of the grocery firm of Church & Fenn, than to any other man, We expect to secure a large membership for our Association and look for good re- sults. . Yours truly, A.G. FLEuRY, Sec’y. ———_>>2a—————_ A Society to Protect Merchants Against Loss Through Giving Credit. A number of wealthy residents of New York City have organized a company with a view to protecting merchants against loss by giving credit. The company is called ‘The Dry Goods Credit, Guaranty and In- demnity Company,” and is the first eorpor- ation of its kind in this country. The cap- ital stock will be $1,000,000, divided into $50 shares. The purpose is ‘‘to guarantee and indemnify merchants, manufacturers, traders and those engaged in business and giving credit from losses and damage by reason of giving and extending eredit to their customers.” The company will work on the same basis as an insurance company. If a merchant who has sold a lot of goods on credit has insured himself, the company will stand his loss, if his customer fails to pay within a prescribed time. Those who are interested in the venture say it will bring about a revolution in business circles. Newaygo Ready to Organize. NeWayao, Nov. 18, 1887. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DrEAk Srr—About' Sept. 3 I circulated a paper among the business men of this vil- lage and got thirty-five names for the pur- pose of organizing. Business Men’s Associ- ation. We were council room, but as village had no such place (unknown to me at that time) there ‘was no meeting. I now havea _ place to y| meet and if you think it advisable to come to} here, just te a date grt 1 will a it. -be. . ‘0 f ‘meet at the village} COOK'S 22.0 6.0 re. eaees tdi Jennings’, genuine...... ee ies ae dis Jennings’, imitation........... ........ dis50&10 BALANCES. PBI ee eee, ek dis BARROWS. MRELLPORO. oo os Fos a ey cn cade he ae $ 14 00 GRIBON a od cae net 33 00 BELLS. | Sisal, % in. and on ; Manilla large ee ec eee reese Ceesese 8 Fendi, : : cere @e ceccesce SHEET TRON. Nos..10 to 14. Nos. 15 to 17 Nos. 18 to 21.. Nos. 22 to 24.. Nos .25 to 26.. S ewhba hs cess ae $ mane No. Be aie ong. “ «2 -uad Door, Sargent Wile calede wc bica cack dis BOLTS. 30815 2% 60&10 Carriage new list.. Sicigh Shoe..... Wrought Barrel Bolts. Cast Barrel Bolts.. Cast Barrel, brass knobs... Wrought Barrel, brass knob......... dis Wrought Square ..... ........... eos Wrought Sunk PIB oe ay “ais oe Bronze and Plated Knob BOL ie eh Saeco tube eo dis 60&10 PVOS TOG! oie. oc soo es ie oe Soe dis 60&10 BRACES, BATDOR och choc ee IBACKUSG. 22 bo. 6c so e5ss eee .dis$ 40 di ann. Rallis. eos c.ccess BUCKETS. Well plain oe, $ 3 50) xX Well. BWIVGls 335865 Be eho a ek : BUTTS, CAST. Cast Loose Pin, figured............... dis Cast Loose Pin, Berlin bronzed...... dis Cast Loose Joint, genuine bronzed. .dis Wrought Narrow, bright fast joint..dis Wrought Loose Pin.................. dis Wrought Loose Pin, acorntip........ dis Wrought Loose Pin, sapannol cease di Wrought Loose Pin, depanied, silver tipped dis Wrought Ree cool ye aes dis Wrought Inside Blind................ dis Wrought Brass.......... Niue. Dias dis Blind, Clark's. 225025... v es ccc ccc ceed es dis Blind, POrker fo oo ee dis 75&10 Blind, Bhevard’ 8... 5 4 se dis 70 Ely’s 1-10 ro $05 MOR AO ee age oe ae per m Hick’s C.F G@.D 35 MUSKOG oo eo ee cee ey 60 ' CATRIDGES. Rim Fire, U. M.C. & Winchester new list50&10 Rim Fire, United States................ dis50&10 Central Fire c. ieee ee dis30&10 CHISELS. Socket Firmeri.. 2 ccs ci ccs eck eed dis %0&10 Socket Framing oes . dis 70&10 BOCKeL COMED. : 2.5.22. 6s ee: dis 70&10 Socket Slicks................. : -dis 70&10 Butchers’ Tanged Firmer: ,... dis 40 Barton’s Socket Firmers.. . dis 20 COld ss oe ee ee net COMBS. Curry, Lawrence’s..... .....-........ dis 40&10 Hownkiss 20. dis COCKS. Brass; Backing’ ss. 300 256... Bibb’s 4 00 70&10 60 60 ‘ 40&10 HON oes he ee eee ee 60 “COPPER. Planished, 14 on oe TO BIZ0 occ: Sb 28 14x52, 14x56, 1 31 Cold Rolled, 1488p and 14x60. oo 23 Cold Rolled, 14x48 23 BOLCOINS ee ee 23 DRILLS Morse’s Bit Stock.................... dis 40 Taper and Straight Shank............ dis 40 Morse’s Taper Shank................. dis 40 ELBOWS. Com. 4 piece, 6 in............2..... doz net $.75 Corrugated ......... 0.0200, she Has a fine dis20&101 &0 AGJUStADIO. i ee dis &10 EXPANSIVE'BITS. Clar’s, small, es 00; eee $26 00. dis 36 Ives’, 1, $18 00 $3000. dis 25 Jue ew List. American File Association List...... dis DASStON ee a dis New American. ;.......¢..... ss aes i NICNOIOIN Roi loco coe ooo ccec lacs dis Heelers oo. fe. Be i dis Heller’s Horse Rasps..:.............. dis GALVANIZED IRON, Nos. 16to20, 22and 24, 2and2, 27 List 12 13 14 15 Discount, 60. 28 i UGES. Stanley Rule and Level COR os dis HAMMERS. Maydole WOOTB re oe dis Ki : 25 p’s dis Yerkes & Plumib’s.:........2....2.... dis none Mason’s Solid Cast Steel.............. 30 ¢ List 5t Blacksmith’s Solid wee Bteek. Hand..30c vos Barn Door KidderMtg. Co. “Wood track 50&h: Champion, anti-friction.............. dis +60&10 Kidder, wood track..............e.000 dig 40 HH HINGES. Gate, Olark’s, 1,2, 8......0.45......... dis BUAlO. et per ce net, 2 50) Screw Hook and Strap, to 12 4 14 and longer Screw Hook and Eye, 2: cies , net Screw Hook and Eye %....:......... net Screw Hook and Eye X.............. net Screw Hook and Eye, %............. net Strap and Dee dis HOLLOW WARE. OUR oo a ee WMEGUEIORS 2: or ae Bo Spiders: 20. cs cjsck Gray enameled................ : HOUSE FURNISHING Goons. Stamped Tin Ware.....,......... new list Japanned Tin Ware..................... Granite Iron Ware.................. eee HOES. Be ZRF KNOBS—NEW LIST. Door, mineral, jap. trimmi .. dis Door, porcelain, ap. trimm ngs... Seo e vss Door, porcelain, plated trimmings..... Door, porcelain, trimmings Drawer and Shutter porcelain. . Picture, H. L. Judd & Co.’s.. ........... Hemacite 2.00.55. os oly he dis OcKs—DOOR Russell & Irwin Mfg. Co.’ 8 new list..dis Mallory, Wheeler & Co.’s dis Branford’s .... ........0.... eeane ee tes dis Norwalk’s Seen ee Stanley Rule and Level ¢ Co. Mo dis MATTOCKS. BOTS HVC. 3 io8 oo eee secs ee $16 00 dis 60 PIUNE BC. ee es $15 00 dis 60 TRBMU Bo cs ee cave $18 50 dis 20 & 10 RAR ab ance = 2 Sperry & Co.’s, Post. bh handled: be sees dis 50 MILLS. Coffee, Parkers C08... 2000s 00 deo si sce. dis 4 Coffee, P.S.& W. Mts. Co. sales --. dis 40 Coffee, Landers, Ferry &Clark’s.. dis 40 Coffee, Enterprise.... ................05s _.dis % » MOLASSES GATES. Stebbin’s Pattern ...........20....082 dis 8&0 Stebbin’s Genuine...... . . Gis OOO Enterprise, self-measuring.......... dis P53) NAILS —IRON. © — tien and Fencing. 10d to 60d -.. keg $2 2 6d and 7d adv.. -4d and 5d adv....... ot 2 % 1% ae 25 m 1%5 200 Zino or tin, Chase’ ePatent. silastosees ss anne Zinc, with brass botto: Oe por erode 3 at ge P ~ bO&10 60 | Shap Mt hoe. ee dis - 40 Finishing Nails... ...............0...05 dis 60° 60&16 dis 60&10 6O&i6| — ZINC. In casks of 600 bs, 2 tb In smaller quansities, @ .............. » TACKS, American, Al RINGS. oo. oe ce es dis Steel, all kinds Common and Patent Brad dis . Hungarian Nails pad Miners’ Tacks. dis Trunk and Clout Nails................ dis Tinned Trunk and Clout Naiis...._.. dis Leathered Carpet Tacks............. dis TINNER’ 8 SOLDER. No.1, Refined. . We ee coa es Market Half-and-haif................. Strictly Half-and-half.................. TIN PLATES. Ic *10x14, Charcoal................ 5 Ix, 10x14,Charcoal.. Ic 12xB2, Charcoal.................22- os, a "Charcoal Ve cee cust eee § a&8 8 ASSSSSMATRATRNS Ses Rasssssesss F° to rates. Roofing, 14x20, ICs. one ee eS. Roofing, 14x20, TO ace h ce eee 6 40 Roofing, 20x28, Oo oe 10 60 Roofing, 20x28, Se oe 13 50 TIN—LEADED. IC, 14x20, choice Charcoal Terne........... 5 50 IX, 14x20, choice Charcoal Terne.......... 7 6 IG, 20x28, choice Charcoal Terne........... 11 06 rx, 20x28, choice Charcoal Terne......... 14 00 TRAPS. Beech; Game eh ee 60&16 Oneida Communtity, Newhouse’s.......dis 35 Oneida Community, Hawley & N orton’s. - 600 Hotchkiss’ 68&10 5, P. & W. Mfg. Co.’s : eo sell Mouse, choker...............ccccc ccc. 18c 8 doz Mouse, delusion....................6 $1 50 @ doz WIRE. Bright Market) oo oo... Scdic cages sas dis 67 Annealed Market...... u Coppered Market.. ne Extra Bailing............ ... Gis 55 Tinned Market....:. 0500.20.00 c000.502. dis 62% Pinned Broom 230.220 sooo e sc ce Bh 08 Tinned Mattress. ... 2... 5.0.20 oa an b 7 Coppered Spring Steel................. Tinned Spring Steel.................... dis oe Pinin Wenee 2028. ook se ab Barbed Fence, galvanized................... 4 10 painted ; .3 35 CODDOR oc ce new list net BYOSB ooo ee ee eck new list net - WIRE GOODS. Bright chee es cos ee dis TO&1N&10 coer rer Rut etek co ccce sone: dis 70&10&1i Hoo. 2 dis %0&16&10 pe Hooks and HByes............ dis 70&10&10 WRENCHES. Baxter’s Adjustable, nickeled.......... Coe's Genuine... os cae. dis Coe’s Ptent A gricultura!, wrought, dis Coe’s Ptent, malleable.............. dis MISCELLANEOUS. BIT CA@OB oo ook oa oe oon wee cess Punips;' Cisterm.. 2... 6 ee eo dis Screws, new list............... 1&5 Casters, Bed and Plate............. dis50&10& Dampers, American ..................... 40 3g 23¢ ~_ 5U to TH&1C Forks, hoes, rakes an all steel goods...d Copper Bottoms.... ..... 2... .. ec. ee HARDWOOD LUMBER. The furniture factories here pay as follows 50| for dry stock, measured merchantable, mill culls out; Basswood, log-run.. 8 ce ee ie. 13 00@15 & Birch, log-run Clee leis. see eee cee s 15 00@18 00 Birch, Nos. land 2.. Sioa Soci @25 00 Black Ash, log-run..............0.02% Cherry, log-run Geass wommelncaite ae 25 Cherry, Nos. 1 and 2................. Cherry; Gill o.ci 08 oo. cbs ee ee Maple, log-run..............0.005.006 12 Maple, soft,. log-run iia Siete emalees close Maple, Nos. Tand?. 2. ...5.... es Maple, clear, flooring. » Maple, goat selected... . Red Oak, log-run............c.ccce eee Red Oak, Nos.J] and 2.......... Red Oak, % sawed, 8in and upw a. fo wos 00 Red feo regular.......... Red Oak’ No. 1, step plank aigeeas ae Walnut, log-run ee conceals oc dae Walnut, Nos. 1 and 2.. ae Walnuts, CMa eee ees. one @25 00 Grey Elm, RORPRB Goose obec sls Sooke. @13 00 White Ash, log-run.................. 4 00@16 50 Whitewood, TOR-FUN.. o.oo ee eek .20 00 White Oak, log-run................ 0% 17 00@18 00 There Were Two of Them. ‘Hello! What’s this?” cried Bill, as he bolted up in bed and looked into the muz- zle of a revolver. ‘*Your money or your life!” called out a hoarse voice. ‘*What! you would not rob me, would you?” quoth Bill. “TI would.” **You do not know who [ am,” continued Bill. ‘‘I am a coal dealer, Honor among—” But the robber had fled with a baffled cry of rage. 3 ———-O “The Members all Like It.” IrHaca, Noy. 15, 1887. EK. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Str—Enclosed find draft for char- ter and dues. We have adopted the consti- tution and by-laws sent us by you. We are doing a good work. The members all like it and are very much encouraged. . Respectfully, Jounj{M. EvERDEN, Sec’y. Four associations have re-affiliated with the State body since last week—Bellaire, Ithaca, Battle Creek and Scottville. The last Association took charter No. 38. The Art Interchange issues with its number of November 5 a fine large study of field daisies, being one of thirteen similar studies given with twenty-six numbers of the magazine for $3, or of twenty-six simi- lar studies given with twenty-six numbers for $4. Wm. Whitlock, publisher, 37 and 39 West 22d street, New, York. Offer No, 173. FREE—To Merchants Only: elegant silver-plated Water Pitcher, | frosted and richly carved; height, 13 ‘inches. Address at once, R. W. Tan- ee ie dis 30 ‘sill: & (oa: 55 State St, eae. ‘Real alk pe a alnee Mad eine os 0 An| JOBBER OF OYSTERS! —AND— SALT FISH. Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. See Quotations in Another Column. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF ABSOLUYE SPICES, Absolute Baking Powder, 100 PER GENY. PURE. ~— BUSTER, STEVENS & CU. Wholesale Hardware. With Additions Lately Made to Our Business, We now Think We have the FINEST AND MOST CUMPLETE HARDWARE STORE In the State of Michigan. Our Facilities for doing Business have been much Improved and we feel better able to meet all MARKETS and PRICES. 0B Ww We Solicit Orders or Inquiries for anything wanted in the line of Hardware. POSTER, STKVENS & GO, 10 and 12 Monroe street, and 33, 35, 37, 39 and 41 Louis street, = - Grand Rapids, Mich. MERCHANTS STAYIONKRY Having Made a Specialty of Fine Mercantile Printing We are able to offer the Merchants of Michigan the best goods in that line at the Lowest Prices COME ble with FINE WORK. We quote: GOOD STOCK $7.50 Business Oards Note Heads Envelopes a Bill Heads EXTRA STOCK Statements | 0 ) | $9.00 Anything in the Line of Commercial Printing execut- ed promptly and at Reasonable Prices. ; ee ek that a ee eee ‘is judged ar; the appearance of his jonery. Orders can be sent direct and printing delivered to. any jobbing house at this market, to be anes lass “ ogee! aos borer nln Solicited. ey and uld only cost thirty cents if he could make any useof them.” : a few weeks disposed of all eys of this size, his thoughts} again reverted. these; and how to dispose q;| of them was the question. His first thought nined upon. Somehow, if others agree with us, it seems to give sta- jilicy and permanence to our opinions. Such is human nature. And further, it ~ adds materially to the value of advice if it afor! If a lawyer or physician is consulted, and when asked ‘‘What is your fee?” replies ‘‘O, never mind, it is of no consequence,” we are very apt to think the entire thing is of no consequence, and if the guthor of an opinion, even, places no value upon it himself, our first thought is that in ‘the nature of things, it must be almost worthless, “First, learn to do your work _ well, ‘and secondly charge well for it” was ‘the emphatic and philosophic advice of one of my honored preceptors. And, strange and inconsistent as it may seem, it is never- - 4heless a fact that, asa rule, medicine is far . amore effective if well paid for than if do- ’ mated. If it has cost a dollar an ounce, it is not only supposed to possess powerful properties but every drop will be carefully husbanded, and taken or given strictly as _ directed; whereas, if it costs only a few - ‘pence, it isdeemed of little moment whether - directions are followed or not. - ‘The above thoughts concerning the foibles of individuals were suggested by reading * an article on ‘‘African coffee,” copied into alate number of THe TRADESMAN from the Lewiston Journal. This also reminded © mae of the oft-told story of merchants selling «two or three different priced teas from the ssame chest; and which, by the way, is no _ @ayth, but has been forced upon the mer- - chant by the foibles of customers. They ‘found that unless the opinions of these sgood customers were regarded and respected there was certain to follow a loss of both respect and money to the merchant. Why so? Because the customer considers if his opinions are not respected, he is degraded in the eyes of his friend, and had best trade elsewhere. Many a good cash customer ‘has his own peculiar ideas regarding goods; _ 4he reasons why, he does not care to ex- plain. They have become his foibles, and _ Inerchants commit no moral or legal crime ‘when they respect them—always in an hon- *rable way, of course—and thereby please ‘and retain him as a friend, and, at the same _ ‘time, both parties profit by it. Many a cus- - d4omer has also been forever lost to a store and the kind merchant is still wondering why; when, if he had been more observant ‘and regarded the man’s (or woman’s) pe- -culiarities, many an extra dollar would still be dropping into his till. Most persons - have their foibles and each desires attention to them. Several grocers at different times _ have lost my own trade in the article of a and may still be ignorant of the rea- m, because they would persist in having it 3 mincaly ground when called for, instead of seach time grinding it in my presence. This ~ is my foible and whether false or true it ’. must be respected. [Will grocers who -. dabor for their own interests now make a note of this slight fact?] They, too, may have lost gocd customers, and would like to know why. I knew one conscientious mer- - chant who sold at certain times—when it €ould not be well avoided, however—sev- eral different priced teas from the same “sehest. But to accord him all honor, I will |: _ add that he was quite as willing to give to, as to take from, his customers. He usually kept three kinds, or rather qualities, of tea to retail at 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 a pound. “and each kind was well worth the ‘asked for it, and his sales were large. bree or four customers who told him they would go elsewhere if he was out ~of the particular priced tea they required. In maresting the incident to me one-‘even- One of. these customers al- ‘purchased the 75 cent tea while : others took the 50 cent. I was oc- he Yeast complaint, yet I attempt at explanation or W. Speci Pack was, “I have not tried them, possibly they may give a fair light.” That evening, when alone, he washed one of them thoroughly, placed it upon a hand lamp, and taking a book proceeded to test its powers and value. If threw a soft opalescent light upon the letters and all objects near it, especially grateful to the eyes, and not unlike the light through a bit of ground glass. It seemed exactly the thing for ordinary reading or writing and well adapted to weak eyesight. An idea suddenly dawned upon him. — The following day those who entered the store discovered upon the front show case a lighted lamp with a card attached bearing the following inscription, TRY THE NEW OPAQUE LAMP CHIMNEY for reading or writing! Especially valuable for the aged, or those having weak eyes! Price only 10cents. Supply limited!” ‘‘For the first few days”, said the man, ‘‘after the lamp was placed on the counter, all my spare time was occupied answering questions about that new chimney; and a curious and deeply interested group of both sexes, each with book and paper in hand every evening, was busily engaged in reading or making the most startling discoveries of its powers, a few declaring that it actually magnified the letters. It was the best advertisement the store ever had, and, though feeling a little alarmed about the final result, I began to fell the inspiration of the crowd, and honestly believed the chimney was more val- uable than I had at first supposed. The fame of the wonderful chimney al- ready extended miles away in every direc- tion. No printer’s ink was cequired, for the dear public had ‘‘found a long-felt want” and the sale, once commenced, those ‘‘mi- raculous glass tubes” went out of my door by two’s, three’s and five’s, until the con- tents of both barrels had vanished, and still more were wanied and I was reluctantly, obliged to state that the manufacture of them had probably ceased, as no more could be found in the market”. This story of the lamp chimneys is strict- ly true. I know all the parties well and the gentlemen who had charge of the stock says, ‘Although it is over twenty years since I closed out that stock of goods, yet I never meet my old employer without a visible smile breaking over his face, as he reaches for my right hand, and in a low voice says, ‘‘Have you any opaque chimneys left?” FRANK A. How1na. Cray A BOX FASTENER aa CHMOND. pal || MEGS. ALL KINDS OF PACEINGS ee SHELF re De Ege Crates, etc. 4and6 ERIE ST. Grand Rapids, Mich. “wholesale and retail. Drawings s with Bells, so anyone can put them up. Messengers, | Hacks, Express Wagons on hand day and night. J, WwW. GLASS, Supt. ? “CAN] DOUBLE THICK BALL. Ordinary Rubber Boots always wear out first on the ball. The CANDEE Boots are double thick on the ball, and give DOUBLE WEAR, Most economical Rubber Boot in the market. Lasts longer than any other boot and the PRICE NO HIGHER, Call and ex- amine the FOR SALE BY E. G. STUDLEY & CO., Grand Rapids. Jobbers of Rubber and Oil Clothing of all kinds, Horse and Wagon Covers, Leather and Rubber Belting and Mill and Fire Depart- ment Supplies. Send for price list. PORTABLE AND STATIONARY ENGIN BS From 2 to 150 Horse-Power, Boilers, Saw Mills ae Mills, Wood Working Machinery, Shaft g, Pulleys and Boxes. Contracts made for Borawiete Outfits. 88, “90 and 92 South Division Street, GRAND RAPIDS. - MICH. WM. SEARS. OS oO Cracker Manufacturers, Agents for 37, 39 & 41 Kent Street. AMBOY CHEESE. Grand Rapids, Michigan. ‘| Lock Box 178, ne & Provision Co.’ JOBBERS IN FRESH MEATS. Stock Yasds and Packing House, Grandville Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich. EY BROS., oWHOLMSsLE ters & Produce,| We Garey a Large Stock of all kinds of Dry and Salt Meats and BUTTERINE. We buy of First Bands and Will Not Be Undersold by any body. sx Ball, Barnhart & Go. “Now, John, don’t fail to ‘get some of the DINGMAN SOAP. Sister Clara writes that it is the best in the world for washing clothes ‘and all house - cleaning wor FOR SALE BY Hawkins & Perry Wholesale Agents, DETROIT SOAP CO, Manufacturers of the following well-known Brands of SOAPS _|QUEEN ANNE, MICHIGAN, TRUE BLUH, CZAR, MOTTLED GERMAN, ROYAL BAR, SUPERIOR, MASCOTTE, MONDAY, PHGiNIX, WABASH, AND OTHERS. For Quotations address W. G. HAWKINS, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Salesman for Western Michigan. CAMEO, Lamps are filled direct by THE PUMP without lifting the Can. The Fill ing Tube adjusting to suit the heighth of any lamp. Any overflow or drippings are returned to the Can through an opening inthe center of the top. When closed the Filling Tube enters this opening, pre- “venting evaporation from EITHER PUMP ORB CAN. OIL AND GASO EVERY LIVE DEALER SHOULD SELL THEM. The Most Practical Large Sized Can in the market and the ONLY Pump Can which closes PERFECTLY AIR TIGHT preventing evaporation from eitber Can or Pump HALF A MILLION IN ACTUAL USE | Though imitated in Appearance, by no means Equaled in Merit. Its recognized Qualities and increasing Popularity has induced imitations and its would-be competitors aretrying to follow—their eyes fixed on the “GOOD ENOUGH”— The Bright Star That Leads Them All-*- DON’T BE HUMBUGGED by cheap and worthless imitations and SO-CALLED air tight Cans. Buy the ORIGINAL—the GENUINE OLD RELIABLE “GOOD ENOUGH” and guarantee your customers ABSOLUTE SAFETY AND THE GREATEST POSSIBLE CONVENIENCE, . amhaehing "BY Winfield Manuwfactur » Oo. » Warren, 0. “ASK YOUR JOBBER FOR THESE CANS. INSIST ON HAVINGT HEM. TARE NO OT HER. Good Work, Guaranteed for Five Years, at Fair Prices. Grand Rapids, Mich. VINDEX Tae BEST 5-C. CIGAR In the World. SYRAIGHY HAVANA LONG FILLER, SUMATRA WRAPPER, CLARK, JEWELL & 6 Sole Agents for Western Mich. SPRING & COMPANY, JOBBERS IN DRY GOOD Hosiery, Carpets, Ete. H ald 8 Monroe St, Grane al HESTER & FOX, Manufacturers’ Agents for SAW AND GRIST MILI MACHINERY, Catalogue a . ATL A ENGINE WORKS INDIANAFOLIS, IND., U, S. A. Ae MANUFACTURERS OF 3 Prices = Ce--y Engines and Boilers In Stock ; for immediate delivery. a Planers, Matchers, Moulders and all kinds of Wood-Working Weachiides, 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. 44, 46 and 48 So. Division St.. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. L, M. CARY. L. L. LOVERIDGE. CARY & LOVERIDCE, GENERAL DEALERS IN Fire and Burelar Proof SAFES Combination and Time Locks, 11 Tonia Street, Grand Rapids, Mich, _. *eount’ob mine yer could make it run an- ‘never pass by a store _**Behind a dirty counter there may be a “wealthy man.” S : Jt is not necessary to always ask after a /. @ eustomer’s health, and his wife’s, and his ‘~ gelatives’. Some people may deem. you im- pertinent. ae ; “Only the “new” man continually has “bargains” and ‘‘drives.” - _ And above all things, dear fellow sojourn- er, don’t be too sure that no one can under- ~~» gell you. . You can’t sell everybody. You can’t please everybody, nor can any one other man, so don’t feel blue if you find a town now and then where you can’t gain a foot- hold. . A good pilot when in doubt as to the depth of the water, takes soundings. Al- ways feel your way cautiously before enter- ing into a discussion with a customer. The bookkeeper and billing clerk, also at times the shipping clerk, are convenient loopholes of escape. The old men will un- derstand. _ It is not necessary that you should truck- le to the opinion of everybody and be a weather vane; but itis also not necessary to be bold in your opinions. An old traveler, who has the respect of all who know him, once told me, ‘‘ the gen- tlemanly does the business every time.” Remember, you are not put on the road to see how many ‘‘mashes” you can make, nor how much poker youcan play. Before making a break of the above description, think of the folks at home and picture how you would feel if they did likewise. Never run down a competitor—you can’t tell but what the man you are talking to may be his brother-in-law. Remember, you have no sure trade. No customer is yours for keeps, unless you st looks uninviting. | ~~ Faney Goods of all Descriptions, || HOTEL AND STEAMBOAT GOODS, | Library Lamps, Chandeliers, Brackets, Etc., 73 and 75 J efferson Ave., DETROIT, - MICE. ‘Brome and Wholesale Agents for Duffield's Canadian Lamps, /P.STEKETEE & SONS JOBBERS iN DRY GOODS, AND NOTIONS, 83 Monroe St., AND 10, 12, 14, 16 AND 18 FOUNTAIN STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Full line of Notions for the Holiday Trade, to which the inspection of dealers is cordially invited. have a mortgage on him, and then no one else wants him. i The man with the best line, the best. - prices, the best yarn, and who is on hand! when stock is low, sells the bill. Always try to sell your trade enough goods to keep them filled up until you come again, so no one can put in an entering wedge. Never sell er force goods on a man whose stock is full. When the time comes to pay the bill, and the goods are on his shelf, he will hate you. Leo. A. Cano. oe Why He Paid Up, ‘See here, Abe,” remarked a West Side grocer to a darky customer, ‘‘it has occured tome that you are chronically disposed to pay cash for your whisky and stand me «ff for your groceries and tobacco. Abe, do jou know what the tramp said when he took the clothes from the line?” **Doan’t know fo’ suah, sah, but I reckon *twas suffin like what the Democrats said durin’ de las’ campaign—suffin *bout habin’ | a change.” ‘“That’s the point exactly. Now, Abe, you and L are going to have a ‘change.’ In the future you must pay cash for your gro- eries and tobacco or transfer your trade to some one else. This little account of yours has been running until it is nearly_tired out.” - “How long has dat ’count been runnin’, ‘Mr. Perkins?” ‘*A little more than seven months.” “Is dat all? Why, sah, I once owed de ole man Knickerbocker a ’count dat ran ‘seben years. Wot yer tink of dat? I reck- on dat ’connt would be runnin’ yet if de ole man hadn’t died. Powerful queer, ain’t it, ‘wot a heap ob witality some ob dese little *eounts hab. I tink, sah, if yer war to ap- ply a little ob deile ob fo’bearance to dis yer --odder mont. Yah! Yah! Yah?’ _ **Well, I don’t propose to try,” the gro- ceryman said, as he put the cheese-knife be- - yond Abe’s reach. _ *$’pose yer will let me hab leetle flour %easionally?” _ “No funds, no flour” _. “Any bacon?” 1 hab ter pay de ’count.” | : old rascal took a ten-dollar bill his pocket and handed it to the grocer. mind ’bout de flour and de bacon, C. C. BUNTING. BUNTING & DAVI > Cc. L. DAVIS. S, Commission Merchants. Specialties: Apples and Potatoes in Car Lots. 20 and 22 OTTAWA ST., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. CEO. E. HOWES, — JOBBER IN Foreign and Domestic Fruits, SE BECLlALTIES: Oranges, Lemons, Bananas. | Sionia St. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. TheSt:udard of Excellence j4x THE BEST GOODS MADE, » PUT OP IN 5 lb, and 2 1-2 tb, PACKAGES, The accompanying illustrations represents the a Boss Tobacco Pail Cover. It will fit any pail, and keep the Tobacco moist — and fresh until entirely used. ie 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, SOlece Agents, 77 to 83 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, GRAND RAPIDS. mm 100 1b. Cases - - - $5.00. & SO lb. Cases $4.25. = — EF'or Sale Bv Bulkley, Lemon & Hoops, Arthur Meigs & Oo., Clark, Jewell & Co., Amos 8. Musselman & Oo., Hawkins & Perry, Olney, Shields & Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. AND ALL JOBBERS IN THE UNITED STATES. Manufactured By ‘ KING & LAMB, No. 14 Sth Ave., CHICAGO. Ill of | who wish to serve Retail Grocers their Customers with GOOD COFFEE would do well to avoid Brands that require the sup- port of Gift Schemes, Prize Promises or Lotttery Inducements. ~ DILWORTH'S ¢ RTH’S COFFEE, Which Holds Trade on Account of Superior Merit Alone. Quality. Improved Roasting Process. Unequaled Patent Preservative Packages. For Sale by AMOS S. MUSSELMAN & CO., Grand Rapids, and all Jobbers at Detroit, Saginaw and Bay City. DILWORTH BROTHERS, Proprietors, O MOCHA, JRO WOOdLSpN SPICE. CO. PITTSBURGH, Penn, MOcHA; ett MocHA; J RIO s7OF FEE OOLSON SPICE CO. 5 = KSHSAS CITY-HO, TOLEDO-OHIO. KARSAS CITY- TOLEDO-GHIQ. WOOLSON SPICE CY. Increase Your SALES AND PROFITS BY HANDLING IT GIVES ABSOLUTE SATISFACTOIN Toe Consumers, and is, Consequently. a Quick. and EHlasy Seller. Lion Coffee has more actual Merit than any Roasted Coffee sold at the price either in Packages or in Bulk and storekeepers all over the State of Michigan and elsewhere who are not already handling Lion are urged to give it a trial. We cheerfully answer all communications regarding prices, etc. Convenient shipping depots established at all prominent cities, securing quick delivery. For sale by all the wholesale trade everywhere. Manufactured by the Woolson Spice Co., Toledo, Ohio. AX HANDLES! NOVELTIES! $ .75 1 20 oe Hat Perfume 2.00;_ “ 2.50 1.50 Se large Cornicopia « : | : 2.25 Oat Tooth Pick Bertiene, large oo ae 3 C. & D. LANTERNS, _ 1 x Ax Handles 2x 3 xX 6¢ 6s small large round small medium C6 6 c¢ “c Tooth Pick a Slipper « “ 6¢ 8 x Dbl. Bit 4 x 6c “ 66 China Shoe Perfume, large All above in assorted colors. ORDERS BY MAIL SOLICITED. gs & Sx 40 LOUIS 8: ‘ Whitefish ...... . : Whitefish, smoked................--+..02---004 7 - WOODENWARK, | | Curtiss & Dunton quote as follows: _ eg a At a es Sean joe eine : saa. so teee teene ates : at n sin. : ae ) OS a ac, | Standard ‘Pubs, No. 2........ 0.2. eee eee eee Raisins, 5 1) | Cocoa Shells, bulk........-..----.-++-- 4 )Standard:Tubs, No. 3.... ......6...5.0.- ee. 3 50 :| Raisins, California **— . @2 60 | Condensed Milk, Eagle brand......... Standard Pails, twohoop............-...-..- 12 ; Basis. ee Musestel @2 65 ehh gh ar5and 10 cans......... or ee so ae WOOD 0554. eos ee 150 Raisins, se OTNiad.........--++- OS. Star... ccc cee cece eee e eens ails, ground w er eve pe ce en'e's one 4 60 Raisins, Ondaras, 288... ....-... ----+ Wienits Candles. Hotel:...........---------+--- i Maple Bowls, assorted sizes................- 2 25). Raisins. Sultanas..... Bese a Pe ee 9 @i1_ | Camphor, 02z., 2b boxes.......--. eases @35 | Butter Pails. ash..... ee ee toi ae agains 2 2b Raisins, Valencias, ....:2.........---- Extract Coffee, Voc : @s0 Butter L ON ee eee (sy aipia Wins iee Jay siee's xis 90 Raisins, Imperials ce @3 50 do Felix Butter Spades......... cen yee ade’ sae be % ’ | Fire Crackers, per box............ os Rolling Pins. oo. os es ee as se 2d Cod, whole ........2.....-++ Re .....4%@5 | @um, Rubber 100 lumps... .. @2% | Potato Mashers.................. eee ee seen 50 Cod. DONCICKS..... .. 0... ence aeee seen ees 6@7 | Gum, Rubber 200 lumps. ae Clothes Pounders... .. 2.0.02... .. ss eee sents eres 2 25 ve ‘tom ae 2 50 Basen coe ee Be Seer 12% oo See: ee i Coe ode she ee aa oe 60 pi nani : eee es | Herring, round, % Dbbl..............-- ""@2 7% | Jelly, in pails... Dp BUCKS. 3 bis es Ve cee ans cee e ess 1.00 sell em to every man, woman and 7 ulk- ;. 20| Herring, round, % bbl.......... es 1 50 | Powder, Keg......... 8 Washboards, single............02.- 2000 ee seee 1% d within a radius of six miles of the Sid- ine 7 Herring, Holland, bbis...,...........- Boe Powder, % Keg........ “ Washboards, double.............. 2 25 s 2 00 . Bela ta sgcrseaces S N = say they have no use for that 3 ee ass ee ne e 28 Mackerel, shore, No. 1, we CANDY. FRUITS AND NUTS. Ducane le % ae a : : 12 b kits i ss : ” 7 Putnam & Brooks quote as follows: — Bushel, narrow band, No. 1.............--.. 150 - ; catching on” better than I ee. STICK. Bushel, narrow band, No. 2...........:.....1 40 : zl : Ree “ oe > : at first. A lady came in the other day 2 2 . --650 | standard, 25 tb boxes.........00.0005 .. 8 @ 8% | Bushel, wide band.................... 0.5.05 ar Aady oe 2 2 40 Is Twist. a Clothes, splint, No.3 asked for ten cents worth of ‘‘crino- “ 5 1 a : 6 "30D . wist, O See ee Oe Bi splint: NOo8. 252s ssc ce see 83 50 — ietorian, 1b cans, (tall,)2 doz..... ----- ; : Cut Loaf do Lillis: s+ @10_ | Clothes, splint, No. wa » Jwasdead sure I hadn’t such 4| Diamond, Lee eee 15 | White’ Nol we ® ki a MIXED Clotnes, splint, NY Se -ecceccee ine ae l Royal, 2h pails...............202eeee- 8%@ 9_ | Clothes, willow No. hing in the store, but I was bound not to Ateolutc, ¥4 cane, 108 cans in Care 3s ae Royat, 200 ) bbls........0ss..00ssccc eee 4G 8 | Clothes, willow yavenpor’ Ueoning Qo ee ie aed ; “ : Extra, 25 pails..... .-...c.c0s0eceeee Clothes, willow No.1......... ae ‘show my ignorance, so I asked her whet nin : Be Extra, 200) bbls.........scssecsceesees @9 | Water Tight, (acme) bu. color she wanted. She said she wanted it - FLA PE AeS. French Cream, 20 pails.........00... - vga ee pes we ee EE george Weert Ra BR) amir rm line.” Lasked her if she wanted to do No. 3 . | oe a; peso oe > Lemon cps : ? : ina becee Green ....% Ib on fr DES. ina goeen soloring with it, and then I put up aniline il ske ees : . ope mound 1 1% Poe Bee pet Oe $4@ Y or cured... 7 @% ee can i, Batuntay eve Aret é “ i oe : - ie 9 09 Chocolate Drops...............00seeeee0+ Dry hides and “|” 9% piece.....10 @30 atch it Pana soy “rogue” inthe store. I! Arete No. tanpar Boe 0000. ee Daveuport, ' f bu @ SSRSSSERER HM Chocolate Drops..........-..+2.+-+ EIDE ©. 8 @10 iS NOUR. 8 Ae 25 Arctic No. 2 ss UID: PIVODS oo. so aoe sk os cone Sc ccine oe os «= a : ‘s No, 10,60 1 os er 425 " gemembered getting something of that kind] ArcticNo.3 “ “ WOOL. Licorice Drops.......-..--.+.sseeeeeeeeee > | Fine washed # bh 22@25|Coarse washed.. .26@28 ; Farina, 100 ib. *S er eee: A B Licorice Drops.. Medium ......... 27@30|Unwashed........ 16@22 ‘ : - BUCKWHEAT. arina, COGS ee lg8 from that red-headed man in the wholesal?| King’s Quick-Rising, 80-Ib. cases........: $ store at Grand Rapids, but when I came to . . 10th. 6s se Lozenges, plain .......... 20.2. cece cece eees RS. : eee ‘ BROOMS. doit up I found it was spelled “rouge.” I} No.2Hurl.......... 2 00|\Common Whisk.... ou SaXsS SR SSSSsF 9 GO bet bat : Lozenges, printed.......... 0... .ceeeees : Hominy, # bbl = : No. 1 No. 2 No.3 No. 4 Macaroni, domestic 12 !b. boxes:..... @ 65 cepevee Ce ee eons ‘per lb........ % to i 03 2 00 25 i: ported Cronin Bar. er Ms s, per ID......... , Pearl Barloy...-..0-000esc cesses ee 8 lee re ae Be didn’t say anything, however, as I find by ee ae Whisk...... See ee % ee aie Dee nat cis eae te “” House. .....c..0e OW "gy own experience that people don’t like to| No.1 Carpet...-.... 2 75| Warehouse ........ Sago,German......... pocireteesteeee: Pan Cheese 0 La eo 500 26 ae ‘be told of their mistakes. They would Parlor Gem........ 3 00) - pee _ ah on POAT ec. ae 5s: Decorated Creams TE “ Grey ....... TES gee BG be. s CHOCOLATE. UL, Crace g MINS ROCK, 2550.5 occ cues cs cose acces ; BISHO@YrS) 255.2555 bose 700 400 _ xather find them out of their own accord. Runkle Bros’.. Vienne Sweet. 2.6606. 22 oitce comet oe oe er we aeons. eeepc se ieee : Lynx... ...-...-..--.---£.00. 2 50 A fellow who used to peddle organs and . “ Te ent onnn ererertne 2 _ MATCHES. ae Mink, Large Dark ee 40 25 os Pee ee en ee a i Sa ee arenes te B B SQUALC......cccccceees PA = ° “Small Pale....... 2 15 ~ gheet music down at Grand Rapids came . * Breakfast..... ......--.----- 48 aes Haven’ No, equare:é oe 1 . pineal Pan = pats Bee oe ccusee a Martins . 02522 0.00555. 1 00 60 along to-day and tried tosell me some pants] gnoope,te.. Grand Haven, No. 200, parlor.......-..---- 1 % | Lozenges, printed in pales 200000000 Moe Se ATE eae POTN Al fi BROOKS ’ : PPB, 1B...----,---esereer corererees ’ ° 9 eh dis ie sore Sheet ee zenges, printed in Bees gee ee ccs Otter. ojos eeel sn ok and shirts. ltoldhim my stock was full - iano ae Grand Haven, No. 7%, round................ 1 50 | Chocolate Drops, in pails........-..+-- Os | Ra Ck a 6 - at present—you see, I have half a dozen of « eintin palis...........0.-:. : Gum Drops in pails..... “ Smail. 34 rT) : ‘ : s Gum Drops, in bbis.... Ae = WHOLESALE - each—when he began making puns about) seostoys,"I8.......,0-.0 cece h essen Richardson's No. 8 square 35 | Moss Drops, in pails... Gi woh cee a my store. I stood it as long as I could, “ 1s Moss Drops, in bbls... @ Deer Skins, dry, Red Coats, . ue o6 ‘when I called in J hired and ee Ks. pee Ue oaks wnse's ee nis @2A% Pieharagon’s No. Mg, nnd” Pai Drove. in pails..... a 1 3 : — in Jerry, my hired man, Manhattan, pails..............-----+++ @ Richardson’sNo.% dO. ............0.000 150 | tmberials’ in BS ne ce a ee ea ‘we carried him out to the pump and gave} Peerless ....-.....----+-++- sssrrere WOOdbinG/ GOD: ©... ses cs ccee ee ce wees wet cess 115 ee rr ee ere re oF Long : i i : : Bulk, pails or barrels........... FROITS. : MISCELLANEOUS. him a good dousing. The next time George on MOLASSES. Bananas be Sheep pelts, short shearing..... : 5 COFFEES. Black Strap. 2.6 c. 65 6 os oe oe ce ke 17@18 | Oranges, California, fancy.. : Sh i NO BETTER GOODS IN THE LAND _ Owen makes puns in my store, I’m going to " wes mmo Cote Baking: .:......5-6..662. 6-2 2- 22@25 | Oranges, choice .......... oon MAO, oS - a a sien ee = . et te thie barn mud old itn OS ee ee | ee orieenel good 0 ee food epee a ela eee ‘While my mule kicks him. Yours, , ee yaya 2.7 is0@31 | New i ee CII eso | Oranges, Rodi... cass. roe Be BO snot repre EON 13, 15, 17 South Ionia Street, Z. WAYBACK. |0-G-dava......20@21 |0.G.Java...... Be gia exe pee on ee MISCELLANEOUS. ‘The Grocery Market. es ee eee ae es te i a on oa GRAND RAPIDS. “Sugars are a trifle weaker, probably 00| pion... -;eeereeseee So Toa me 100s NN Saeed oases tome cuncnia a ylides Sear maaan and tana ee Caetano toe | BEMORBE enencrnccnce BS | Bale bla 0g Wleait navel. 3 | ies, Bh, 80 eS ee ying for ac! cons ’ Magnolia.........-..---2++00+: 241, BOE6 5. i se cht 2 BOBS ooo oss ses : ates, fraile;do 2.2... 65 22:5. secs ee es COUNTRY PRODUCE ica gs 2.3 * ‘ .| Honey Bee....... PICKLES. Dates, 4 do do : {indications are all in the direction of a fur-| Gorry IN oui, | Medium.. ..6 00|Small, bbl.......... 7 00 | Dates, Fard 10 box @ 1.1.12 200. ¢ ther advance. The net consumption of su-| German, in bins.............- ay < ble 4 G0 | Dates, Fard 50 b box # D.............. 8 @8% sewcce ‘i aes Apples—$2 25 per bbl. in DiMS.....-..------ Of Re : Beets—In good supply at 40c per bu. ; 6 Lee PIPES. Dates, Persian 50 i b 5a ee ‘ : gar in the United States in the year ending peers oe Bee Importe@ Clay, No. 216, 3 gross..... .. @2 v0 | Pine ‘Apples, 8 doz. ed Cres : 6 4) Bean—Hand-picked mediums are very with October 1 is made, by Messrs. Willett COFFEES—SPECIAL BRANDS. yee aa a No. 216, 244 gross...... @i % me oer NUTS. scarce, readily commanding $2.25@$2.50 per bu. & Hamlen, 1,567,920 tons, against 1,361,883 | Bell, Conrad & Co.'s Bmatttion Java: | 8 mige, @ Ree ce Iemmar nes ts Butter Dairy ts active ab eae. 9 ds 9 ss “ oe ocha ae . . 2 ° i 3 WO Sais: tin ec 00 #908 ye ce eens a ‘e ? pe S “ _ Mocha... ......- Choice Carolina..... 6Y4\JAVA ......- ae BY% “os (Oatfernia 2. baron aut! Cabbages—$4@$7 per 100, according to size. tons in the preceding crop year and 1,247, : Prime Carolina..... 6 |Patna .......06. 65252 BM | Brazile... ile eee cece ener eee G Scarce. be “6 . . 2 = $15 tons in the crop year ending with Octo-| ss os ss Good Carolina...... 53%{|Rangoon....... Filbert, Siaily. yea Carrots—30@3sc per bu. 3 : . “ Good Louisiana..... 5%|Broken. ..... 3% ber 1, 1885. Crop advices generally point} .“ ; a eres Table .........- 5%@6 |Japan.......... baoose Walnuts, Grenoble.................565 g Celery—20@% ® doz. ? 3 Arbuckle’s Avoriea, 50 Ib. double bags H ni a, : é : to a materially reduced ageregate yield, and -* Quaker Cy. “ ‘“ se i CAG) ose: OMe ci a psa eas poche sade ‘oe Cheese—Jobbers are holding their stocks at i “ Best Rio 06 ry 66 ; pe BRP a Prater 18@13%c. ‘ en ; a DeLand’s pure...... 5%|Dwight’s....... Bs Pecans, Texas, H. P................-5. 2 ee oe Th es Gore Hone Bee - .| Church’s : Sian tense 3° Sea on e x Ce wee. OPA | Cider—t0e per gal. - eonfidence in the future course O01 va. ues. ompso) : YF CO....--.--- _|Taylor’s G. M....... 5 |Cap Sheaf........... 5 | Cocoanuts, # 100, full bags............. @5 50] Cranberries—Home grown, $3 perbu. Cape Coffees are weaker. Tobaccos are still 60 foot jis agers yee Cue tac less 5 box lots. Chestauts...........02-se2-eeeeeeeees + @4 75} Cod, $8.50 per bbl. : ALT. PEANUTS. : . bracing up, Drummond having announce | 72 foot Jute ..... 120 |60 foot Cotton....1.%5 -|60 Pocket, FF Dairy................+- 2 10@2 20 | Prime Red, raw ® D...............-5 Dried Apples—The market is weak. Jobbers an ‘advance in all his brands of plug. 49Foot Cotton....1 50 |%2 foot Cotton.... OY POCKEE gos cc ccececie cnc se ccetees 2 10 do Me 5 @ 5% | hol: sun-dried at 5c and evaporated at 8c. : S CRACKERS AND SWEET GOODS. 1003 pockets...........---+++++- See 2 Fancy H.P.do_ do ............+----- @ 5%| ges—Jobbers pay 18¢ for pickled sisaked Evaporated apples are in fair demand and KX XXX #b | Saginaw or Manistee.................. Choice White, Va.do .........:..--.6+: 6 @6% ee P cke Kenosha Butter..<.......-2-+-+ y | Ashton, English, dairy, bu. bags...... Fancy H P,. Va do @ $% | 204 22c for fresh, holding at 2c above those fig- the indications are “ait for ape ee Seymour Mette. es ; Gener, Enns. anys 2 ou, Bans. oe 5 Vai ieee nn cen es 64@ ures. Fresh eggs are hard to gets. i ocers to 1a Afr ot eco rere teen i . bags...... ia ae a hen i gentle ep freezing . as | Fancy Butter...........--+++++ 4% Amortoan, dairy, \% bu. bags...... ee PROVISIONS. aul De ae but scarce, ‘ 9 . IS... eee cee eee eecee ee eees : ie - . plekles, vinegar, cheese, liquid bluing, ink, B Warsaw, Dairy, oe bags.............. 40 come oP ioee: Packing & Provision Co.| Way—Baled is moderately active at $14 , ; : : * Ses ton intwoand five ton lots and $13 in r stocks 5 SAUCES. PORK IN BARRELS. per catsup, etc. By laying in winte London Relish, 2 40Z.......-..-..02se0088 + i BO Meais o.06. 56d) Wage. Petes cea RE 14 %5 | car lots. now, much ill-feeling and frequently con) goq SOAP. Bhout out 652 ee ceeaep sade ee! ‘"114.75| Onions—Home grown, %Se per bu. Spanish, * Dingman, 100 bars...............eeeee--- eee 4 00 | Short cut, clear, Botsford..............:... 13 %5 siderable loss may be avoided. 7 a esa. es 1B 33 | 81.60 per orate. Wholesale Grocers Oranges are not plenty yet and prices are Allgpice ......-..-----020 ceeeeeeeeeeees Extra clear pig, short.cut............. .... 15 00 | Pop Corn—2c ® Bb. : t firm. The quality is very fine. Brazils are Oat Meal 0 pesca picperathts 8 | Cassia, omar | sedate ene os Spor re eee 4 ee Potatoes—The market continues toimprove, : : ais, -made........... he : See nag hag in vee ) +» | the Southern and Eastern demand having late- advan rynut: ees uses Saigon in rolls.............--.- Boston clear, short cut............0.seeeees 15 vo} * s png. 2 Chestnuts vl ae ageslatconmes Back aes age Cloves, AMbOYNA..............ceeeeeee 30 | Clear back, short cut............---.--.2++- 15 00 | ly become quite active. Handlers are paying 70 IMPORTERS OF very scarce. Candy is steady and the de-| femon Cream.........-....0+++ 7 * Zanzibar.... Standard clear, short cut, best............ 15 00|@75c for Burbanks here and 65¢ at the mand very heavy. Oysters are in great de- | Sugar CreAM .-..5.-2.02. 2226-55 7 Mace Batavia ..... ean be os ee ld So bes esis Northore buying points. a es ef Frosted OPORATL : oo cess von cece Nutmegs, fancy. os SMOKED MEATS—CANVASSED OR PLAIN. 4 $533 mand and stock is scarce. Binger Soe. Og ae se c “ xe. : seeceereceeesceceeceeens Hams, average 2 be pe ee ag oe fe Se ite 86 hie Aas MONS dll (Tel ill g ae . Ginger SDAPs.....--.--- jo Marccecsccce secceceseses oe oh M ? Lemon Aaaee.. - ee Saas Pepper, Singapore, bigck i a ee a ee ee . 11% bbl. Baltimore stock is out of market for this ; . : O vce ce s- eo o- § New Safe Depot. Coffee Cakes ‘ & picnic season. : 2 LS nie iw ais eiep avi 60-00 : Rie nate utiei L. giglaia tg & win lmiele esa. (6/6 8 Turnips—20@25c per doz. . : ‘ si Lemon Wafers............ 2.06% SPICES—PURE GROUND. * best boneless...............seceeees es eas The Detroit Safe Co. has decided to ¢>"| Fumbles... oo oo eee ces 11% | Allspice ....... jee Pee 1% GRAINS AND MILLING PRODUCTS. : | SOLE AGENTS FOR - tablish a branch salesroom here as soon asa ee as eee Cassia, PEAY IE. da 5 ieeektast Hacoe. boneless...........0.0006. ny} 7 eee Mignon. aS ps "ce for ‘ ; ro! seesecese sce ae eres Oo ae ROHN DSM. ata tr RRM RRRERKRK FRESH MEATS. a John Mohrhard quotes the trade sellin Rakarar OSG9e08s ? eb oS 7 ma. BD ROR S OR a GS ARS 86 88,8 eS 68 OO ER CSS 2: oe : / ogee = QL 4B. Fowls.....:-2-scsccecees ee cegectsscecness Ce at Spring Chicken8......-<....-+-+++++++ ee uth ae —_ * A = eee ‘ ag Ducks. ....---+++2+2+9: wesc sie s ncm pase pean @ a nala, African and oe see foo esa keth eG sane care rae Mexican Javas, Santos, Maracaibo. and Kio Lard, kettle-rendered.,...... pteceeers selected with especial reference to their fine = , soe poe eed. J aalities. The most popular brand | = [of Bi | Coffee in the market. Sold ‘only| Cans and 1 Ib. packages, 30, 69 and 100) | Mai Jers Solicited by the pro-. a ‘Saas Ee 4 5 Se ther, Spts Nitros, 3 F....-........... AXther, Spts. Nitros, t F............... Alumen .......; Meee as Sac ee ak vg Alumen, ground, (po. 7)............... Annatto ........5. Cee ee eeu Cre ee Antimoni, po............. See sys Antimoni et Potass Tart.............. Argenti Nitras, 3............. Mien eek. ATSODIOUMY eh Balm Gilead Bud...................... rer hint ee eae SLL sae ees eas alcium or, Is, (48, 11; 4s, 12).... Cantharides Russian, po.............. Capsici Fructus, af...............5.... Capsici Fructus, pe Hea Cee yd eae Capsici Fructus, B, po é Caryophyllus, (po. 35)................. Carmine, No. 40..........00.0..000000-. Ctra Alba, 8. & F..... Poe a Coe ees Ca Cora BIAVa. 0.) be POGGIO eee eee Cassia Fructus............000. 000000005 Centraria ........ eieanaits Sor iskags Cetaceumis. re Chloroform: fo Chloroform, Squibbs.................. @l Chloral Hydrate Cryst................ 1 50@1 Chondrug ee 10@ Cinchonidine, P.& W.................. 1@ Cinchonidine, German........... .... Corks, see list, discount, per cent.... Crensotum (24.0 oe Creta, (bbl. 75) Creta prep Oreta; precip. 22200) Creta Rubra... 2 ChOGus 2 ee ee és 35 Cudbear yo oe ee a @ Cupri Sulph 6@ DORI ocr a Ga oc: g-. 10@ Ether Suiph 0a. 68@ Emery, all numbers................... @ aed po... Eerie tie ae rgOta, (pO.) 15.........0 0.00, BOE eee % Flake Whit be BOG Fe ys eos cc tae ses @ 1@ @ 55 | for household use, svch as woven fabrics,|Ohrome Greens and Yellows. es, sealing wax, and wafers, | -Pruss ian Chinese and Sol- --uble Blues. Peninsular yarns, shad wall-paper, artificial flowers, blinds, etc. | Permanent Red, Ver- milions, White The next thing is to enforce the law. The Illinois State Board. of Pharmacy recently secured judgement against an En- oo druggist for $50, and a Chicago druggist for $100. They had ‘violated the 7 ae, shi Sih me Lead, Zine, ‘The annual tax on patent medicines in AND OFH 1% COLORS. England amounts to $895,355. Being makers of DRY COLORS, we have ‘The export trade in eau de cologne is | facturers who eimai grind tan ne manu- par 1) Mie teen F750, whieh, oie tue Srecraeres White and Tinted Leads. seven years’ war the French temporarily oc- Re . ’ cupied Cologne. They carried away sam-| chores colors, toate Mined Pee Cone ples of the perfume to their own country, | Colors ground in Japan; Decorative Wall, where it became very popular. At present, | Fresco, Floer, Sash, Fire-Proof, Car, Barn and Great Britain and the United States are Lost Poraencat Green rine bine eee the best foreign customers for the article. RENE ATO a ee ee aoe on A correspondent of a medical contempo-| ~ - ee . Peninsular brands of Ready Mixed Paints are full weights and free from barytes, nap- tha or any other adulterations. Send for sam- ple eards and prices. rary says that he bought an ounce bottle of LD, PUTNAM & GO., quinine labeled ‘Sulphate of Quinine,” and he alleges that not a grain of quinine was in Wholesale Agents, Grand Rapids the bottle, the contents being muriate of LINDEN BLOOM cinchonine. This was undoubtedly a mis- Is now the most popular andi rapid selling take in labeling. A new material is reported by continental journals to be a fish oil in sulid form. Der From. the Atiantic to the Pacific, through- out the entire country. BSEELARESS = 8 i AMMONIA, Aqua, 16 deg........ Oh AS GBR ole cadet es ca ee Piuees 6 Carponse. 65250 h@ 13 Chloridum ........... nse Gea ae @ 14 BACCAE. a Cubebae (po. 1 30.2... 0... . cece cee eens 1 60@1 70 JUNIPOKUB 2.63. cco ees ee bls 6@ 7 Xanthoxylum ............... ceeee 25@ BALSAMUM. COBRIDR |. oe, oc cee 55@_ 60 POs eo ee ae ee @1 50 Terabin, Canada........ see Gone es 3... 50@ 55 Tolutan:: ci2055 3 ES igo ie se seven: SQ BO : | reproduces one advice, from the New York agent of a leading manufacturer: “| “The almost unprecedented downward | course of this article seems to have induced. | some people to believe that there is no stop - | to the decline of the price, that it can be made for a mere nothing; and..we often meet with expressions like the following: ‘Qui- nine bark can be produced as cheaply as . | Wild cherry and some other barks,’ and os- tensible proofs are sometimes presented, as for instance, recently when it was said that Java bark, containing 11 per cent. quinine, was sold in London at 374 cents and that planters realize a good profit at present market value. Upon careful inquiry at headquarters in London, we find that a small Jot (11 bales) of Java bark was sold at 1s. 6d@1s. 7d., which contained a fraction over 9 per cent. quinine—not 11 per cent., as stated. If planters could rely on produc- ing such high test bark, it would probably pay them very well to cultivate the cinchona trees, but such bark is very rare, the great bulk testing, on an average, only about 2 per cent. and realizing about 4d. per pound, which can be verified by looking at the re- sult of the London bark sales. Another statement was quite recently published, viz: that the Amsterdam bark sales last month were made at an average price of 1 1-12d. per unit, and that the quinine in the bark would consequently cost only 13 cents per ounce. An article in the London Chemist and Druggist of Oct. 22 was cited. This statement is greatly misleading, as will be found on examination. The article in ques- tion stated that the average unit value at the sales was 81g cents (Dutch money), which figures 11gd. (not 1 1-12d.), conse- quently the quinine in the bark would cost 1834 cents per ounce, and this was a decid- ed decline from previous prices. The cost of manufacturing quinine in Germany was formerly estimated at 14 cents per ounce. Improvements of late years have reduced the same, but if we calculate the same at 10 cents per ounce, including commission for buying bark, shipping charges and freight to factory, actual cost of manufac- turing, packing, commission for selling the product, interest on the plant and wear and tear of the factory, we have the actual cost of quinine to the manufacturer of 2887 cents per ounce. The manufacturer will ccrtain- ly want to make a profit. This calculation, it must be borne in mind, is on the basis of the recent lowest price of bark.. Manufacturers have, how- ever, been buying bark for the last few months at 2d. per unit, equal to 25 cents. Adding 10 cents for cost of manufacturing, 5 2 emcee ecesesecccccss SeSooogososasbos SESSHSSRASRESS oS. SSucSn.Kee 2O WHOLESALE Urvggi Have now in Stock and Invite Your Order for the HOLIDAY TRADE An Elegant Line of ? nt, John E. Peck, Geo. and F.J. Wurzburg. — White and Wm. L. te. ittere—John E. Peck, H. B, Fair- jation—R.. A. McWilliams, Theo. harmacy—W. L. White, A. C. Bauer and Regular Meetings—First Thursday evening in each i ‘month.~ ‘ Boe . . Annual Meeting—First Thursday evening in November Next Meeting—Thursday evening, December 1, at THE : ‘TRADESMAN office. Beeoe CORTEX. Abies, Canadian.............6...000008 Cassiae .......... Piha ec e e aes Cinchona FPlava.................cccceee Huaonymus atropurp..... ............ Myrica Cerifera, po............. .. ose Prunus, Virgint. ¢ 20.60 oo secc Quillaia, gerd... oc 6ce.. eeede cues Sa@sstras oo .66:0..550 5.54 pee oy ee aoe MUS oe a ee Ulmus Po (Ground 12)...... See eae euee EXTRACTUM, Glycyrrhiza Glabrae... 605.0... ete. 5 <2 @ 5@ 8@ @ 30@ ‘Detroit Pharmaceutical Society. — tana oo President— Lis. First Vice-President—F. W. R. Perry. ‘Second Vice-President—J. J. Crowley. cretary and Treasurer—F. Rohnert. 2 and Treasurer—A. B. Lee. Annnal Wednesday in June. Regular PO recs carota elec. ses Haematox, - Ib BOXES... 8. cs oe s i Gerber puts the trade upon their guard against this substance; stating that it is a mixture of vaseline and fish oil, saponified by the addition of lime. Druggists should look out for the compound. Asa result of the formation of the whis- key trust, a number of distilleries at Cin- cinnati, St. Louis, and Chicago have been closed and the operation capacity of Peoria distilleries increased correspondingly,- so that the daily consumption of grain in- creased from 15,188 bushels to 28,216 bushels. According to Schrimmel’s Circular, oil of rhododendron, as found in commerce, is a composition having no similarity with the genuine oil of that name, which has become very scarce. >_< A Monopoly that Beats a Gas Trust. The quiet little town of Manitou Springs, Col., boasts of a combination that is far ahead of all previous records. The leading practicing physician, one Dr. Davis by name, is not only proprietor of the pioneer drug store and county coroner, but also acts as city undertaker (owning the livery stable and hearse), and has the cemetery located on his land. He is also the ha»py posses- or of a stone quarry.from which are obtained the monuments to mark the last resting- place of those who in one capacity or anoth- er pass under his care. — Any one doubting the accuracy of the above statement can satisfy himself by addressing (inclosing stamp) Isaac Davis, M. D., druggist, coroner for El Paso coun- ty, city undertaker, tombstone dealer, etc., Manitou Springs, Col. —_— 1 How to Keep Distilled Water. Many druggists seem to have an idea that distilled water is ‘‘distilled water,” no mat- ter how much it may change by ageor other influences. Kraft (Pharmaceutische Zei- tung fuer Russland) again calls attention to the old fact that distilled waters must not be kept too closely stoppered else they ac- quire a musty smell and taste. Either use a cork with a notch, or, still better, tie-over the mouth of the bottle a piece of muslin. Meeting— eo First Wednesday in each month. Carbonate Precip................. Citrate and Quinia...... Citrate Soluble...........0.0 0. ccc eee Ferrocyanidum Sol......... Solut Chloride.............. ge seeds RSE ane SSSo Gala 2 es Gambier. oo rake Gelatin, Coopor........................ Gelatin, French........................ 40@ Glassware flint, 70&10 by box. 60&10, less. Glue, Browe 20. ee Give: WHEG ooo L@ GIVGOrNa Grana Paradisi.............- Pe @ Humalus: ee a 25@ Hydrarg Chlor. Mite .................. @ Hydrarg Chior. Cor................... @ @ @l @ Central Michigan Druggists’ Association. President, J. W. Dunlop; Secretary, R. M. Mussell. - Berrien County Pharmaceutical Society. President, H. M. Dean; Seeretary, Henry Kephart. - Clinton County Druggists’ Association. President, A. O. Hunt; Secretary, A. 8S. Wallace. Charlevoix County Pharmaceutical Society President, H. W. Willard; Secretary, Geo. W. Crouter. ST OBR a wS Bak KosanSSnsk ©OOSO Anthemis....... Matricaria.,...... Barosma. ooo. oe Highly recommended by Mrs. Grover Cleve- ) Caszia Acutifol, Srey. land, Lijlie !.angtry, Emma Abbott, Rhea, and a host of «m'nent tadies and gentlemen whose taste and j7+::ment are reliatile. Testimonia-s of druggists from all parts of the U.S. ascribe it the FAVORITE and LEAD- ING odor with the masses. Put up in handsome bottles with cut glass stoppers. , Eighteen and a Half Fluid Ounces for $4. One dozen toc. bottles and ex- quisite souvenir cards free with first order. Hydrarg Oxide Rubrum............... Hydrarg Ammoniati.................. Hydrarg Unguentum.................. Hydrareyrum 2.00.0). @ 65 Ichthyocolla, Am ..................... 1 25@1 50 IN@igon ee ee T5@1 00 Zodine, Resubl..., i300 4 00@4 10 Fodoform 60002 @5 15 Liquor Arsen et Hydrarg Iod......... @ 27 Liquor Potass Arsinitis............... 1e@ 2 Hupuline 20.050 85@1 00 Lycopodium... 0.6.00 55@ 60 CIS cee Gee ee es 80@ 85 Magnesia, Sulph, (bbl. 1%)............. 2@ 3 Mannia Sol) 0 90@1 60 Morphia, BoB GW es 3 16@3 35 Morphia, S. N. Y.Q. & C. Co........... 00@3 25. Moschus Canton ...................... @ 40 Myristica, NO... 0 0000000 60@ 70 @ 16 23@ 2 Ionia County Fharmaceutical Society. x President, W. R. Cutler; Secretary, Geo. Gundrum. Salvia officinalis, Ysand % Ura Ursion. eer ae oe a GUMML. Acacia, Ist picked.................0005 Se CRO OG pe rai ces es — Qo PERFUMES Jackson County Pharmaceutical Ass’n. President, R. F. Latimer; Secretary, F. A. King. es Kalamazoo Pharmaceutical Association. President, D, O. Roberts; Secretary, D. McDonald. oe os 3rd s Sifted a6 po Aloe, Barb, (po, 60)............ 0.00. = ORDO, (D0. 20) ve eck oe Socotrine, (po. 60)............... AMMONIRG: 20... ee Assafoetida, (po. 80)...............000. BenzOimumy |. o.oo eyes. cee eee Camphorae - 066.2. eke se Catechu, Is, (348, 14; (8, 16)........... Euphorbium, po................. as Galbanum: 2... esses ee Gamboge, po... ....... 2 Guaiacum, (po. 45)... Kino, (po. 25)....... Mastic... ...6.; Myrrh, (po.45).. Opii, (po. 6 OU,.... Shellae). 2.22222. “« bleached... Sis doce s Trapacanth 2.005005. ce eoec cscs: HERBA—In ounce packages. ADSIMEDINI oe ck ce we ec ose cee eek FRUPAtOrlUM 5.6 8 eos ok cee ces cs bccn HOGA soe a os eee eae Majong ooo nee cee os wae che ees Mentha Piperita..................0.... s NE ero, oe BROMUS. 62 360 ee 0OE8 Boseosesoess SERSSREES Mason County Pharmaceutical Society. Put up in the followi ‘ President, F. N. Latimer; Secretary, Wm. Heysett. p e following styles oe Mecosta County Pharmaceutical Society. President, C. H. Wagener; Secretary, A. H. Webber. Add a pound to your next order for drugs. FOOTE & JENES’ Latest Success LINDEN BLOOM Complexion Powder, [REGISTERED. ] Monrve County Pharmaceutical Society. President, 8S. M. Sackett; Secretary, Julius Weiss. Match Safes five styles Christmas Cards ten styles Fancy Plush Boxes Hand Lamps two sixes Night Lamps - Kmbossed Boxes Vases four styles Muskegon County Drugygists’ Association, President, E. C. Bond; Secretary,Geo. L. LeFevre. Nux Vomica, (po. 20).................. 20 OSU SODA Pepsin Saac, H. & P. D. Co............ @2 00 Picis Lig, N.C.. % galls, doz.......... @2 70 Pieis Iig.,. quarts... @1 46 Picis Hig ypmts. 66.600 @ 8% 50 18 Muskegon Drug Clerks’ Association. President, C. 8. Koon; Secretary, Geo. L, LeFevre. Newaygo County Pharmaceutical Society. President, J. F. A. Raider; Secretary, N. N. Miller. Oceana County Pharmaceutical society. President, F. W. Fincher; Secretary, Frank Cady. Seciety. Pil Hydrarg, (po. 80)................... Piper Nigra, (po. 22)................... Piper Alba, (po. 35).................... Pie Burgun. ee Plumbr Acet.:. 00203) 14@ Potassa, Bitart, pure.................. Potassa, Bitart,com.................. Potass Nitras, opt..................... Potass Nitras.. 0 oe Pulvis Ipecac et opii........... ...... Pyrethrum, boxes, H. & P. D.Co., doz. Pyrethrum: PV... QuaSssIge . 32.2. 02... .0.. ee eee with the understanding that you receive back at cost price all of this trial order —— may re- turn to you during the month of May, 1883. oe W. H. Goodyear, ‘Drugeist, Hastings, - Peokam's Universal Croup ig, It. 1s certainly the most Haxelting & Perkins Drug 6o,, Agents for GRAND RAPIDS. APPROVED by PHYSIOIANS. Oushiman’s MENTHOL INHALER In the treatment of Catarrh, Headache, Neuralgia, Hay Fever, Asthma, Bron- chitis, Sore Throat ‘and Severe Colds, stands withoutan equal. Air Mentholized by passing through the Inhaler- tube, in which the Pure Crystals of Menthol are held‘ thoroughly applies this valuable remedy in the most efficient way, to the parts affected. It sells readily. Always kcep an open Inhaler in your store and let your customers try it.. A few inhalations will not hurt the Inhaler, and will do more to demonstrate its efficiency than a half hour’s talk. Retail price 60 cents. For CircuLass and TESTIMONIALS address H. D. Cushman, Three Rivers, Mich. Trade supplied by Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., G’d Rapids, And Wholesale Druggists of Detroit and Chicago. A beautiiuin; “decorated Metal Box, with bionze label pull, GIVEN FREE with every dozen boxes of COLGAN’S TAFFY TOLU. Specially Designed for a Herbarium. | Suitable when empty for preserving, under proper label, herbs, roots, s:eds, spices, papers. etc., ete. Every storekeeper as well as housekeeper, wil find it well adapted in size, material and finish:for many use- 1 purposes. « COLGAN’S TAFFY TOLU is the original trade-mark- ed gum which has set the world a-chewing. It sells | rap: diy. rere and alwayf gives satisfaction. Supp -all jobbers, packed in above style, at $3 perdozen. Size, $}$x4x7%; inches. COLGAN & McAPEE, Loviswille, Ky. of Originators and Sole Proprietors. N. 8 —Include a dozen boxes in your the best investment 5 = | Sanguinaria, (po. 25).. = Serpentaria......... ISGUB AIT. oo oo oe. ice cs ee eee ees vs 2 15@38 00 canal oye 3 yee e BUVODBYLD ee eo cde c esas cass COURT ee cc ede s cs 35@ 65 CHenOpOGH oo oe ooo oe ice eee ee @1 7% Cinnamon ones 15@ @itroneay 2. oo ese eae “95 CODIUW MAG. oo ose. cece sed coe Se eka Copaiba ....:......:. 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Heinle glachb wie We aie iy eee Seale ge @ Ol ee re oes oo a aks 1 00@2 75 Picis Liquida, (gal. 35)..............06 ‘10@ 12 PUIGIRT ooo as ‘HIE IE@1 30 75@1 00 @8 00 16@ 85 50@2 6) PUOSVNAPAN oe 5 oho 5 scien he sis hae eae RORGO Se 28 ooo ea ees ee Si ae Sassafras... -...2.- . 2c ese eee eae BinShie: CRA Soca cor ca ee isi op : @ TheobroOmas...............cesesees-cees LE@ POTASSIUM. BIGNPOMBLE co. ol ecccccd ek cds css cece es Le BTOUMGG 5c seco sic vac veo one's genase sie 42@ 45 Chlorate, (PO. 20)... -.......22065 seeege 18Q 2 Todide (ois aici ec cae css ota scenes weed 38 06@3 25 PUUSSIBUC o.oo sia ccc ce «fi ge cone nese 25@ 28 : RADIX. Gentiana, (po. 15).. Glychrrhiza, (pv. 15). Hydrastis Canaden, (po. 45. Heliebore, Alba, po Inula, po.. Tpecae, po. Jalapa, pr... Maranta, 48 Podophyllum, po. Rhei .... Vi oe. Spigeia Rua ea eee SONORA oo cos. o esas Smilax, Officinalis, 7 fae ex.. Scillae, (po. 85)...............- ae Symplocarpus, oe ce aleriana, English, (po. 80)......... of German SEMEN. Anisum, (pO. 20)......... ccc cece eee ge Apium (graveolens)................... Bird, 1s . Carui, (po. 18).......... ie Cardamom ......... penne eden oie ceree. I 06@1 2 COFIANOTU I i. os 5 eo 85 eo ene Senne ok 10@ 2 Cannabis Sativa............ eee 3%@ 4% CODIUI oe cc tees ask as “ T6@1 00 enopodium ........ OS ee See 10@. 12 T5Q@1 85 -.@ BE @ 10@ we BRRESSSALS —_ Dipterix Odorate.:..... oa Nee seas sees Hoemiculum 2... ou se ce ence en ae Foenugreek, po.......... 0.6... 6..02 2s. 6@ Pt Sed wel a) Set Veep aden dees ches ectete oe ni $ 9 Dpiccccsas eh oces accciee ae Phalaris Canarian.../.......... eee Rapa Te ee eee ecewesessaceccesesses @uceees | Sipapis, Albu.. “ Nigra. Ce eeern seer eves eseseseene 5 PAMBTINGS oo 20 | Japan Dryer, No.1 Turp.............. Sto | azeline & Par Snuff, Scotch, Do. Voes............... Soda Boras, (po 10).................... 9 Soda et Potoss Tart.................... Soda Carb Soda, Bi-Carb. ..0 0000... oda, Ash Seda Suiphas...... 2.5. Spts. Hthee CO... Spts. Myrcia Dom..................... Spts. Myrcia Imp.............0:....... @2 50 Spts. Vini Rect, (bbl. 2 08)............. @2 25 Strychnia, Crystal... ................. @1 30 Sulphur, Sublo: 0.60.05) 00 24@ 3% Sulphur ROW of 24%@ 3 8@ 10 Terebenth Venice..................... 283@ 30 PRCOMFOMARE 2262 8e@ 65 Wana eee ae ae 9 00@16 00 Ainel Suiph. ih. o 7@® 8 OILs. Whale; winter... see. Ward, OX 6.65 occ. eo, = Ara ONO: Beso oo oso Linseed, pure raw................0. Linseed, boiled ...................... Neat’s Foot, winter strained........ Spirits Turpentine................... 2 SSSeannee8 35 2% 5 4 2 @2 00 508 Bbl 70 60 45 47 50 50 41 Red Venetian.................. Ochre, yellow Marseilles...... 65 | Ochre, yellow Bermuda....... Putty, commercial ............ Putty, strictly pure............ Vermilion, prime American.. Vermilion, English............ Green, Peninsular............. Lead, red strictly pure..... .. Lead, white, strictly pure..... Whiting, white Spanish..... - Whiting, Gilders’.............. White, Paris American........ Whiting Paris English cliff. . Pioneer Prepared Faints .... Swiss Villa Preparer Paints.. VARNISHES. No; 1 Tarp. Coach: ..o5080 on 6 icc es 1 10@1 20 Extra (Pucp.... oo. cee 1 60@1 70 Cosch Body. she 2 '75@3 00 No. 1 Turp Furniture.................. 1 00@1 10 Extra Turk Damar.................... 1 55@1 60 @ 7 ONEER PREPAR PAINT. We have a full stock of this well-known brand of MISaED PAINT and having sold it 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 o: 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 Whol is Brag Ch) Slippers two sixes Bisque Figures Watches Tumblere Pitchers Boots JUgS Also a Line of Sachet Bags In Silk and Satin. All These Goods are Low in Price and are wery Desirable. Hazeltine & Perkins Drug 0 concentration ‘of capltal—but this docsn’t | alter facts or extenuaterobbery, and if the wealth amassers won’t be reasonably honest, that are only drifting slowly but surely to- wards the Scylla of iron-clad, oppressive and restrictive legislation or the Charybdis of communism. shee MICHIGAN, To the man seeking a business location or contemplating a change, the lumberman, the manufacturer, we invite your at- ts. and figures that its burdens im more heavily than upon any f citizens. Governments are comme Ser) pon TH WORLD. The subject of taxation is dry and unin- teresting, except for those who have studied ted for the protection of persons and ty, and taxation is indispensable for e support of governments, but why , officials to whom the duty of levying essments for federal, state and local pur- es, should almost invariably determine ‘that it is more expensive to protect the "person and property of an individual who is _ handling merchandise than one who is op- eratinga railroad, or a mine, or cutting pine : lumber, or the coupons off from bonds, or divers other pursuits, is a phase of political “economy which I certainly cannot compre- end. I can understand why my $5,000 stock of goods is assessed $4,500, and my neighbor Sharpson’s $15,000 in mortages and securities, only $3,500, because my ‘stock is exposed to plain view, while Sharp- - gon’s colfaterals are concealed inzthe draw- ers of his private safe; but I can’t under- - stand why a railroad, or mine, or tract of pine land shouldbe valued, proportionate- Jy, at one-fourth or one-third of Sharpson’s _ property. oe ge * * * * PA arse 5 illustrate,” said Greenleaf, on another occasion, ‘“‘the paternal and equitable ad- justment of taxes by our boasted Great Amer- ican Republic, let me call your attention to the case of a dealer whom we both know. Some twenty-five years ago he entered into a contract to peril life and limb in defense -vef the said Republic, for the sum of $16 per month. Heserved faithfully and honor- ably for thirty-six months, and received therefore $676, including $100 bounty. ‘Shortly after his return home he went into trade, and was immediately saddled with a special tax on his business, which continues its absurdities or suffered, knowingly, from its illy-adjusted and class-favoring system. | I would like to direct a solid page of THE TRADESMAN to an undoubtedly unavailing protest against its inqualities and inconsist- ences and inequities, but I too plainly forsee the dissent of its editor and readers to at- tempt the indulgence of such an extravagant use of its columns. At some future period, however, I hope to be permitted to discuss the matter more comprehensively, and with some practical suggestions, as I view them, at least, for reform. GENUINE K. of L. CIGARS. The product of Organized, Working Ci- garmakers. Established Sept. 1, 1886, on the Co-operative plan by members of L. A. 6374, K. of L. Smokers and Friends of Labor, Attention! If you are opposed to filthy, tenement-house factories, the servile labor of coolies, the contracts for convict labor, give our Cigars a trial. If you arein favor of shorter hours of labor, the Saturday half-holiday, and last, but not least, the payment of higher and living wages in solid cash, give our Cigars a trial and accord them your most liberal patronage. The yel- low K. of L. label on every box. One hun- dred thousand sold within three months in the city of Detroit alone. Warranted to be strict- ly five and ten cent goods. For further partic- ulars, terms, prices, references, ctc., address W. E. KRUM & CO., . Wernersville, Berks Co.. Pennsylvania. Notice of the Restoration ot Certain Lands to the Public Domain. By instructions from the Honorable Secre- tary of the Interior under date of August. 15, 1887, and by direction of the Honorable Com- missioner of the General Land Office of the date of August 27, 1887, notice is hereby given that the indemnity withdrawal of the Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Company has been revoked. That all the lands in the Reed City Land District within said indemnity limits of ara) | , tention to the opportunities, prospects and present situation MAGIC COFFEE ROASTER | oe sis - Th e most practical hand Roaster in the world. Thousands in use—giving satisfac- tion. They aresimple durable and econom- ical. No ocer should be without NEW TOWN Bp Oe, ansts coffee With magnificent harbor facilities (to the great harbors belong i = Cfection. ss catars,| the great cities), backed by many square miles of White Pine and Hardwood forests untouched by the woodsman’s axe, af- Robt. 5. West, : fording the most practicable facilities for the establishment of 150 Long St., woodworking industries. To these, whether great or small, Cleveland, Ohio. Tress Stays Soft, pliable and absolutely unbreakable. Stan- dard quality 15 cents per yard. Cloth covered 20 Satin covered 25 cents. FREE SITES For sale everywhere. EAYON RLYON. Importers, Jobbers and Retailers of by December 1. It has already expended over $500,000.00 In Docks, Warehouses, Depots and Terminal facilities. Over One Hundred and Fifty (150) business houses and dwellings have been built within the past three months, and the promise of growth for the coming year is most flattering. Are offered. Immediately tributary to this port are the great- est iron-ore producing ranges in the World, embracing the Go- gebic, Menominee and Marquette, which will find their outlet, in due course, via this natural shipping point. The great Minne- apolis, Saulte Ste. Marie & Atlantic Railway will enter this port NO. 1438. Assorted Package, No. 65-1. Library Lamps, Trimmed Complete, as described be- low. NO. 567%. Assorted Package, No. 65-2. Library Lamps, Trimmed Complete as deseriqed be- low. 1 No. 567 F. B. complete with 14inch White Cone Shade, No.2 Sun Burner and Chimney and Smoke Bell, - - - eaeh $1 50 1 Ne. 667 Ebony and Gold Finish, Trimmed same as above, - - - each $1 65 No. 4504 Rich Gold Finish, complete with 14 inch White Cone Shade, Unique Burner and Chimney, - - - - each $2 25 No. 1438 (see cut) complete as shown, each $3 15 1 No. 567 F. B. (see cut), Complete with 14-inch White Cone Shade, No. 2 Sun Burner and Chimney, - - - each $1 50 1 No. 1474 Rich Gold Finish, Complete with 14-in. White Cone Shade, Unique Burner and Chim- ney, - - - - - each $1 65 1 No. 1488 (see cut),tr’m’d complete as shown,ea. $3 15 1 No. 1462 Patent Spring Extension, Complete with White Dome Shade, 16 prisms, Sun Du- lex Burner and Chimne - each $4 50 No. 1467 Patent Spring Extension, complete ¥ . $ with White Dome Shade, 30 prisms, Unique Burner ahd Chimney, - - each $4 50 1 No. 1467, Patent Spring Extension, 14-inch white Dome Shade, Unique Burner and Chimney, 30 Prisms, - - - - each $4 50 ' - No. 1478 Patent Spring Extension, complete order of the federal officials, sundry manu- prise facturers and monopolists, $2,000. Then added to this, say, $1,000 for various inter- mal revenue matters, and a $100 experience for forgetting to scratch off a government “VT EL L e S to be imposed up to the present time. road Com pany except Such lands as may be cov B O O K S For further particulars, opportunities for business, maps . i ered by approved selections—are thereby restore Through this tax he has paid the general to the tauua domain, and open to ren oat 9 and plats, address with 14-inch White Dome Shade, 36 prisms, 1 No. 1485, Patent Spring Extension, Complete Unique Burner and Chimney, - each, $5 25 with White Dome Shade, Unique Burner government, in twenty-one years, about $700. | under the general land laws. Avent Sault Ste, Marie Land and Improvement Co, | "aww fSneg ‘ * That onthe lst day of December, A. D. 1887, : -—— During the same period he has probably | .+ 9 o’clock Pp. M., said lands will be open to fil- F \ \ | \ H C | 5 1 helped the customs revenue $1,200, and, by | ing and entry. Ciatlonery y Candies } We will furnish Shades Decorated with Flowers =o U.S, LAND OFFICE, i Reed City, Michigan, October 18, 1887. NATHANIEL CLARK, 20 and 22 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich, stamp an a you have a total of $5, 000, or penwant . L e — aaah for a eae mana ou With Decorated Shades on above only, $1 30 - gbout $288 per year. He got for three} GRAHAM ROYS, - Grand Rapids, Mich. | , GLADSTONE, MICH. jaa $22 85 years of service $676, and paid during each Re tt’ Register. three years of business over $714. : *Sattacinroommon in ove) VOUIBY Gity Milling C0,|, 7 eers_,..| WHY DO SO MANY DEALERS R FLL as 58 Michigan Ave., Chicago, an income of $500 over and above store ex- For the Field or Garden. PROPRIETORS OF E. N. FrvcuH, Receiver. penses. Suppose Jay Gould to have a If you want to buy ‘hundred million, and an income of five mil- lion, what would his government taxation CLOVER (IR be proportionately? Exactly ten thousand Or any other kind, send to the times as much, or $2,380,000 per annum. Seed Stor €, Have you any reason to suppose that the great railroad manipulator pays one-fiftieth part of that amount ? * * cd * * ‘‘And now,” pursued Greenleaf, “‘our trafficking friend has only got through with 71 CANAL ST., W. Y. LAMORBAUX, Reliance, Grand Rapids, Mich. Gold Medal, $228 for the various purposes specified, on Graham. ‘an estimated capital of $10,000. His OUR SPECIALTIES: a a _mieighbor Vibber, who _ recently refused puckwneat, Se ae sO : Granulated ° A | 4 Ps 0 ‘ | 2 AG $25,000 for one of three tracts of pine land, Ships. Mi ddlings, Sores nines, Co On aes a as B ou ‘ : er cee ee tet oe nad a ines Seen PEG! 36, 36, 40 and 42 Canal Strect, Grand Rapids. ©/T}e Best Coffee on Hart, We Solicit Communications. - party in question ‘body and breeches,’ paid : Ee LECT RoTYP. g nt S ‘ } in taxes last year to my certain knowledge, Grand Rapids, Michigan. the federal authorities. The state assesses "= $196.48. Can you explain to me why our ez : W.R. KEASEY., Traveling Representative. \ In Western Michigan Buy their Line of 3 Gaps 2 Underwear Ury Spice Mills, IMPORTERS OF more. His school district calls on him for about $50 with annual regularity, and his OUR LEADING BRANDS: local taxes will average $25. Then you can put him down for $25 for charities and Roller Champion, " other like assessments, and you have a total Gilt os. es “taxation, or its equivalent, of $358, or, leave Lily White, _outthe last item, of $323. Deducting from Harvest Queen, ‘this the yearly average of the $2,000 paid Ae ; the manufacturers and monopolists, by te Be aba order of the general government, he pays YEAS, COFFEES & SPICES | OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING CELEBRATED BRANDS: JAPAN TEA---“Red Dragon” Chop. COFFEE---O. G. Plantation Java, Imperial, Javoka, Banner, Mexican. him, say, $10 per year, the county as much p= . otYper’s 5 "friend's person and property areso much more mn Oe ne A MARVBLOUS RBEBEOCOHD “difiealt to ‘protect’ than those of his neigh- Photo& Zing Engrav IN BEC AUSE We sell these goods as close, if not _____THE SUCCESS OF —— — mies” RE ' CHURCH’S wr... ss (Bug Finish! emer Car closér, than any Detroit or Chicago Weals Carriage Faints. . ANO ae ‘J : : : | ealSaaeenoe a) ene , The Original and Only Complete Line. Surpasses any- : a No man ‘of reasonable brain capacity is Lys Mi a8 thing in the history of Paints. ‘ isionary enough to imagine that he will| READY FOR USE DRY. : : ton eter evicannienee Sealant ae | , ae F We make Better Ter ms, Better Time THE CARDINAL POiNTs WHICH MAKE tHEM A HOUSEHOLD WORD ARE Ui and Better Figures. QUALITY, QUANTITY, APPEARANCE, oa ene ECONOMY, DURABILITY, CONVENIENCE. A Long Felt Want Supplied. : Previous to the introduction of Neal’s Carriage Paints, an old vehicle could not be repainted. without con-. A 5 : iderable outlay. Often ths cost would exceed the article painted. Now, with Nzal’s Carriage Paint, you can BFE AU SE We try hard to please every custom- Sepa your bugeies at a trifling cost (in colors if desired). The paint dries perfectly hard, with a brilliant, completeand equitable adjustment of human: a It sticks to the vines and Finishes the whole affairs. The faults and frailties of the race; | crop of Potato Bugs with one applicaiion; also ‘the’ honest differences of opinion that exist; ae any Curculio, and the Cotton and Tobacco Me ea ee : x orms. the thousand-and-one diverse interests, and oe is the pul ee a “ Layee Biron : Rhilitey ; oison; none 0 e Poison is in a clear state, the fallibility of even the most trust-| hut thoroughly combined by patent process orthy and conscientious, all serve to ren- and machinery, with material to help the very ee ee fine powder to stick to the vines and entice in a INs durable luster, rendering varnish entirely unnecessary. Try if. To restore old Carriage Tops, Dashes, Blink- er ers, Etc., to their original brightness, use Neal’s Carriage ‘Top Enamel Dressing. beach oom impracticable and the bugs to eat it, and it ig, also 2 ‘fertilizer. VENTI hia v- i IND will go as far as ; . But in the way pt taxation of plaster and Paris Green as mixed by the OF THE AGH ximating reason and justice | farmers. It is therefore cheaper, and saves _ EVERY FAMILY the trouble and danger of mixing and using aS Z SHOULD HAVE IT the green, which, needless to say, is danger- SS ONE POUND TI : : =p ih ee. te eee \j * Our Expenses being so much less than Se ae og Finis 75 CTS.PER CA} BECAUSE Chicago or Detroit houses we can af-| gre aati tural Goliege arma Lansing ricuitural | ege Farm a sing, | | | Michigan, and, in answer to inquiries, the | : aC , Me, oe. nee > Anquiries, the | |S EN FWHI MA asoyl ford to sell closer. | satisfaction on garden and farm.” Many un- . | solicitated lette ave been received prais- tar, hardware dealers at Coldwa- write as follows wades Babe OF Diag “Bug Finish,” as it mo ee bugs with pli- BEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS, ICME WHITELEAD AND CGLGR WORKS Sole Mit, Debit Mich, ™ For Sale by all First Class Dealers in Paints. ee DO.vouU Want A W.CO! &MARKET STS. 4 | sui, oe ik