D RAPIDS, ‘WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1888. NO. 230, : OUR LEADING BRANDS: Matchless, _ - Lily White, _. . Harvest Queen, Snow Flake, © White Loaf, Reliance, Gold Medal, Graham. OUR SPECIALTIES: gg Fiour, Rye Flour, Granulated eal, Bolted Meal, Coarse Meal, Bran, © eo Middlings, Screenin 2s, Corn, Oats, Feed. Write for Prices. Grand Rapids, Michigan. -Auviliary Associations Wishing to procure outfits for their Col- -Iection Departments, are invited to exam- ine the following quotations, which are for wy : Neon work on good quality of paper: FULL OUTFIT--$I5, __ go Books Blue Letters, 50 in book. ~ goo Record Blanks. . _ goo. Notification Sheets. . a@50 Last Calls. |. goo Envelopes. HALF OUTFITS--SI0, 500 Blue Letters, old style. 250 Record Blanks. — 250 Notification Sheets. 325 Last Calls. FOURTH NATIONAL, BANK Grand Rapids, Mich. : A. J. BOWNE, President. GEO. C. PreRcE, Vice President. — H. P. BAKER, Cashier. CAPITAL, - - - $300,000: Transacts a menpral banking business. Make a Specialty of ‘Collections. Accounts _ ef Country Merchants Solicited. 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 our best attention. We are willing at all times.to make lib- eral advances when drafts are drawn with bill lading attached. Goods 30 al or held as per request of ship s.'T. FmIsEx Cc Cemmission Merchants, ___ 189 So. Water St,, Chicago, Til. REFERENCE—First National Bank, or any Wholesale Grocer here. 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. STANTON, SAMPSON & 60., Manutacturers and Jobbers of Men’s Furnishing Goods. | Sole Manufacturers of the “Peninsular” | - Brand Pants, Shirts and Overalls. State agents for Celuloid Collars and Cuffs. 120 and 122 Jefferson, Ave., DETROIT, - MICHIGAN. 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 camh advances made when desired. — Rarl Bros., Commission Merchants 157 South Water St., CHICAGO. Reference: First NATIONAL BANK, Chicago. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN, Grand Rapids. ASK FOR ARDENTER MUSTARD BEST IN THE WORLD. CHAS. A. COYE MANUFACTURER OF Horse and Wagon Covers, Awnings and Tents, Flags and Banners, Oiled Clothing, Feed Bags, Wide Ducks, etc. Telephone 106. GRAND RAPIDS. POTATOES. We give prompt personal attention to the sale of POTATOES,APPLES,BEANS and ONIONS in car lots. We offer best facilities and watchful attention. Consign- ments respectfully solicited. Liberal cash advances on Car Lots when desired. Wm. H. Thompson & C0, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 166 South Water St., CHICAGO. Reference FELSENTHAL, Gross & MILUER, Bankers, Chicago. 73 CANALST., -- We carry-a full line of Seeds of every variety, both for field and garden. Parties in want should OBES Ses GRAND RAPIDS GRAIN AND SEED CO. 71 CANAL STREET. HEXTER & FRIEDMAN, Manufacturers of BuTTrERIN =. Office and Factory; 231, 233 Michigan, St., MYRON H. WALKER, Attorney and Solicitor, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Over Fourth National Bank. Telephone 407. We have taken great care in the selection of our seeds this season, CHICAGO, - ILL. and are pleased to offer SHEDS #2255 plete stock of garden seeds. We also carry a full line of garden implements. Send for catalogue and whole- sale price list. To the trade only. Alfred J. Brown, Seedsman. 16 and 18 No. Division St., Grand Rapids. To Cigar Dealers Realizing the demand for, and knowing the difficulty in obtaining a FIRST-CLASS FIVE-CENT CIGAR, we have concluded to try and meet this demand with a new Cigar called SILVER SPOTS This Cigar we positively guarantee a clear Havana filler, with a spotted Sumatra Wrapper, and entirely free from any arti- ficial flavor or adulterations. It will be sold on its merits. ders filled on 60 days approval. 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. Sample or- (0, 2, WARREN 60, BAYON & LYON, Importers, Jobbers and Retailers of BOOKS, ‘Stationery & Suncris, 90 and 22 fonroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. ‘SEEDS! te FULL LINE oF Pes. foedn AT J OBBING PRICES. "| Written Especially for THE TRADESMAN. PRIDE vs. ee ; At the close of the rebellion, in 1865, John Hill was honorably discharged from the service. For four years and a half had he spffered the privations and terrors of camp, march and battle. his bravery and fearlessness in battle had ‘} won him premotion, step.by step, from cor- poral of the guard to the dignity’ of major, jand nobly had he won his honors. Great were the influences brought to bear on him to adopt the profession of soldier for his life work and enlist in the regular army at the close of the war. Emoluments ofall descriptions were offered him, but a steady refusal of the proffered glories was given to all entreaties, and to the general of his division, who urged him most strongly, he said: ‘‘General Burton, when I joined my company up in Michigan, I did it, not for personal glory and honor, but for that of the dear.old flag and the preservation of the Union. Now that- peace is onre more re- stored to our land, 1 am satisfied to, retire to private life, conscious of the fagt that what dignities have been conferred upon me have been honestly won by service in my coun- try’s cause. If ever there should another such motive arise for bloodshed, which heaven grant there may not, you will assur- edly find me in the ranks; but, until then, I shall be a private citizen.” Numerous were the surmises by his broth- er officers as to the reason for Hill’s deci- sion, and Captain Dilman came very near to it when he remarked that he would ‘‘bet a pound of navy that Hill had a loadstone drawing him home, in the shape of the bright eyes of some Wolverine damsel, or he’d never give up such a chance to become a brigadier-general.” With a few hundred dollars in his pocket, a most brilliant record and the hearty wish- es of his comrades for his well-being, Hill returned to his native place and .embarked his little capital in a small store. Prosper- ing fairly well, at the end of a year he mar- ried pretty Jean Dutton, with whom he had plighted his troth while on leave of absence, when wounded at the Battle of the Wilder- ness. Had Major Hill been content to make money slowly and more surely, this . narra- tive need never have been written, But stowed away somewhere in his mind was a voleano of speculation, ready.to burst into eruption at the slightest chance, and the op- portunity was not wanting‘to indulge this gambling propensity. About two years after his marriage, a man whom we will name Smith, who had been in Hill’s company, and whose plausible manners and appearance completely imposed on the frank, unsuspecting merchant, pro- posed to Hill a plan for insuring, as he rep- resented it, a large and rapidly-increasing fortune. This gold-mine was to be in the shape of a patent wind-mill, destined to revolutionize the motive power of the world. (To hear Smith descant on the wonderful virtues and money-making qualities of the windmill, one would be disposed to take him for a lineal descendentof Don Quixote, and a witness of that chivalrous gentleman’s famous combat. Smith candidly confessed, however, that he could not raise the ‘‘wind” necessary to set the mill in motion, and he at length succeeded in inveigling the un7 wary major into his scheme, and pursuaded him to sell his store and invest the proceeds in this airy venture. The mill was a decided failure. There was always something wrong with it, and those who were foolish enough to ornament their farms and homes with it, took espe- cial pains to enlighten their more ignorant neighbors as to its utter uselessness.. The sale and manufacture of the mill were carried on by Mr. Smith in a neighbor- ing city, pending the closing up of Hill’s affairs andremoval. For some time the ac- counts of the business transmitted to Major Hill were most satisfactory, and he thought himself about to realize the splendid fortune depicted in the prognostications of Smith. But at length he began to feel worried at the non-arrival of the cent per cent. profits which had been promised, but Smith, like the churchmen of old, “To a long payment stretched the crafty bill, And drew upon futurity,” and the letters suddenly ceasing, Hill detox mined to go and inspect operations.’ He found the factory closed, stock all gone as well as Smith, and Hill returned to his fam- ily.a ruined man. But strength i is often found in the depths of adversity, courage in: despair, and Hill set resolutely to work to support his family, to which the years: had added two. beautiful children. Enlisting as a pri- -vate in a volunteer regimentfrom Michigan, was still in the To | search. Lugkity, H was not in. debt, | withstanding their “extreme poverty, they {| managed to preserve a decent appearance and to prevent even their neighbors from ascertaining the straits to which they were reduced. Their home was always clean and neat, and the children, ‘in spite of scanty clothing, always appeared respectable. It was Mrs. Hill’s pride, when her bus- band got able to go out, to keep his ward- robe in a presentable shape, and often did she work until midnight mending and darn- ing, that he might appear as usual among his neighbors. About this time, it so chanced that his old commander, General Burton, who had lost sight of him since the war, came to spend a tew weeks at the sammer-resort near which the Hills resided. Walking, one morning, near the shore of Lake Michigan, in a dis- consolate mood, Hill was very much _ sur- prised to see General Burton approaching, and, with a feeling of shame, tried to avoid him. But the quick eye of General Burton was not to be eluded, and, intercepting him with an outstretched hand, he exclaimed, “What, Hill, is this you? It seems an age since I saw you.last.. Living near here, are you?” 2 **Yes, General; Ihave been living here since the war?” ‘Well, Hill, Lam very glad to see you. And how are the wife and babies? Tell Mrs. Hill I shall call on her soon. Tve got a bone to pick with her for robbing the army of one of its best officers.” Poor Hill’s look of confusion, as he men- tally pictured the General surprising his wife in the midst of her domestic duties, rather surprised the veteran, but its trye cause did not occur to him. He had a great regard for Hill, considering him ene of his best and bravest officers, and was sincerely pleased at meeting him. So, at the end of a ten minutes’ conversation, during which Hill became once more himself as_ they fought over old battles together, the Gener- al invited him to dine with him, saying that he intended having a few friends present, which would give Hill an opportunity of renewing old friendships and forming new acquaintances. At first, Hill refused, but General Burton would not take no for an answer, and Hill, really having no good reason for not-going, finally accepted the invitation. . ’ Having taken leave of the General, Hill returned home and told his wife of his in- tended visit, who immediately proceeded to fix up his well-worn wardrobe for the octa- sion. Next day, in due time, he arrived at the cottage of the General and received a cor- dial welcome. A dozen guests sat down to a splendid banquet. After dinner, the con- versation happened to turn on the great im- provements in manufactures and the arts, and comparisons were drawn between tal- ent of the different countries of the world in this direction. Amotug others, the jewelry business was mentioned and, for illustra- tion, the General sent a servant for a ring of peculiar construction, containing a com- plete time-piece in place of the usual set- ting. The General, who was a_ widower, had purchased it at an expense of nearly $1,000, as a birthday gift to his only. child, a daughter, then at school in the southern part of the State. The trinket passed from hand to hod and was greatly admired by the guests, and then the conversation changed, while they adjourned to the parlor to smoke. After sitting awhile, the General thought of the ring, and sent to the dining room for it, supposing it had been left on the table. In a short time the messenger returned, saying he could not find the ring. The General, somewhat anxious for its safety, went himself and searched, but without success. ‘Perhaps some of the gentlemen may have carried it by mistake into the parlor,” suggested the servant. Another search, and all joined in it, but with no more success than before. “All Lam afraid,” said the General, ‘‘is that it may have dropped upon the floor, and will be stepped on and ruined.” ‘We will none of us leave'this room un- til the ring is found!” exclaimed a hot-head- ed young fellow, with an ominous emphasis. ‘‘We may be quartered upon the General for an indefinite period, then,” laughingly observed another, who had an engagement for a party at the hotel that evening. ‘“‘I suggest that we all submit to a search.” The General at first objected to this very inhospitable proceeding, but the company, in a spirit of fun, ordered the waiter, who to” commence the One after another “emptied” his acces laughingly, and there remained: only Hill | and the-General to pass through the ordeal. in As tire sexvant approached Hill, a sudden over his: face, while he mut-| wnheard by thelaughing| which the Genera] broke by saying: ‘‘Ma- jor Hill is right; this nonsense has gone far enough. I claim exemption for him and myself, , Hill, trembling and hardly able to stand, took an early opportunity fer withdrawing. General Burton made not the slightest re- ference to his early departure, and the guests, through politeness, imitated his re- serve. But the episode cast a gloom over — all, and the guests soon dispersed. Major Hill spent some time walking nerv- ously up and down the shore of the lake before he went home. His pale and agitat- ed countenance surprised and frightened his wife. ‘*What has happened?” cried she. “Nothing,” he replied, throwing himself into a chair and laying a small package on the table. ‘You have cost me very dear,” he said, addressing it, ‘‘but I would go through much more rather than see my children go hungry.” Early the next morning Hill wentic Gen- eral Burton’s cottage. Although he walked resolutely, his mind troubled him. How could he present himself? In what way would he be received? Would the Generak see him? Yes. He is ushered into his presence and greeted by a warm hand-clasp from that gentleman. Without daring to raise his eyes, Hill commenced to speak. ~ ‘General Burton, you thought my con- duct very strange last evening; and, pain- ful and humiliating as the explanation will be, I feel that I owe it to you to make it.” The General tried to speak, but Hill went on. ‘My misery is at its height. My wife and children are actually starving! I can not deseribe my feelings yesterday. when E sat at your luxurious table. I thought of my family—starving at home—and I took some food from the table and placed it in: my pocket when no one was looking, IL would not submit to the search, for to have- that food found in my pocket and exposed to the view of your guests would have been worse than the ring itself. Now, General, you know all, and but for fear of my being . suspected by you of a crime, my distress would never have been known.” “My dear Hill, itis I who should apolo- gize to you, for look here—” ands he pro- duced the ring from his pocket, where he had discovered it on retiring for the night. It is needless to say that Hill was pleased: to be so fully exonerated, and to this unfor-- tunate dinner he owed the remunerative and: responsible position of book-keeper for a. large jobbing house, procured for him by his warm friend, General Burton. RELLUF. OS Soap vs. Law. A Missouri constable rode out to a farm near St. Joe, armed with a subpoena fora woman who was wanted as a witness ina casein court. Hefound her in her back yard, busily engaged in stirring a boiling,” bubbling mass, in a large black kettle. He stated his business and she said: “T éan’t go to-day.” “But you must.” ‘“‘What’s the hurry?” ‘“‘Why, court’s in session, and the case is. now on trial. They want you by noon.” “Well, lL ain’t going. You think ’m go- ing off an’ leave this hull kittle o’ saft soap to spile, just to please your old court? No, » sirree!” ‘‘Why, my dear madam, you must. really don’t seem to undefstand— “‘T understand that I’ve got a big kittle o” splendid soap grease on to bile, an’ itll make thin, sticky soap if it ain’t finished to— day. You go back and tell the jedge so.” **¥ow’ll be fined for—” ‘Pooh! I’d like to see the Missoury jury that’d fine a woman for not leavin’ her soap- bilin’ when it was ata critieal p’int, as one might say. Tell the jedge I'll come to-mor- row, if we don’t butcher our peegs then; an’ if we do, I’ll come some day next week.” “But, I tell you, that won't do. Yow must come now.” ‘“Tookee, young man, you think ’m &. fool? Ireckon you never made any soap, did you? If you had, you’d’ know that—’” ‘What does the jedge care about your- soap?” “Well, what do I care ’bout the jedge, it: it comes ‘that? Law’s law and soap’s soap. : Let the jedge ’tend to his law, an’ Vl ’tend! tomy soap. The good book says there’s a. time for everything, an’ this is my time fer a bar’l o’ saft soap.” “Well, madam, if you want to be fined’ for contempt of court, all right. You wilh be fined, sure as—” “Bah! I know all ’bout the. law, an” _ there aint anything in it, nor in the Consti- tution of the United States, nor in the De- claration of Injeep else, that says a woman’s got to leave.a kit~ tle o’ half-cooked soap, and go off tocourt. when she ain’t a-mindto. Iguess I know a little law myself.” ea You dence, nor in nothin? — ADESMAN offers the following ti to the present collection sys- f the B. M. A., for consideration be- 1now and the next State meeting: ‘hat all accounts not collected through the ‘medium of the Blue Letter be«turned over the Association with the understanding that in the event. of collection—whether payment is made to the Secretary or Actu- ary of the Association, or to the member di- yect—a commission of 20 per cent. shall be _ allowed—one half to go to the representative of the Association and the other half to the Association itself; that no delinquent shall ‘be absolved by the Association unless his receipt ‘is signed or conntersigned by the Secretary or Actuary. THe TRADESMAN - believes that if such a system were adopted, it would result in much good to the cause of organization throughout the State, as tend- ing to improve even the present admirable and effective system. The fund created by the commissions contributed by the mem- bers could be used to good purpose in meet- _ ing the necessary expenses of the Associa- tion—perhaps in rendering the collection of regular dues unnecessary. Such a plan would ‘‘even up” things better than under the present system, as a member would con- tribute to the support of the Association in such measure only as'he derived benefit therefrom. Moreover, the proposed plan would give the Secretary or Actuary an in- ‘come dependent almost wholly on his own own activity, which, coupled with the influ- ence of the Association and the use of the Second Letter, would probably result in the collection of a greater proportion of claims than is the case under the present very ef- fective system. THe TRADESMAN would be pleased to hear from the friends of organization on this subject. A statist in the New York Tribune has been countifg up the present population of the country.. He takes the census of 1880 as his starting-point, of course, and has to calculate three elements of increase. of European immigration is_ definitely Known. Theimmigration from Canada and Mexico can be guessed only. He estimates . the annual increase. of the population by : births minus deaths.at two per cent., which is a very low percentage. Hethinks there are at present 62,523,597 residents of the United States, and that there will be- over 67,000,000 at the next census. This, THE TRADESMAN thinks, falls rather below the facts, but nct much below. At any rate, the country more than maintains its preponder- ance over all the rest of the American conti- ‘nent, and is still farther outgrowing any of the great nations of Western Europe. One of the worst faults of the American people is the habit of looking to legislation to solve every knotty question and then not attending to its enforcement when the leg- islation is secured. As an instance of this peculiarity, THe TRADESMAN has but to refer to the Inter-State Commerce Law, which was enacted as the result of a popu- _lar clamor on the part of the people. As soon as it went into effect, however, the people seemed to forget their part in the measure and allowed the railroads to con- . strue it as they pleased—and the enormous _ amerease in railway earnings is a sufficient _ - vanswer te the assertion that the law is any advantage to the people for whose benefit it -_-. 4was created. If people spent half.the ener- le #y. enforcing present laws that they do _ working for further legislation, the country would be the gainer thereby. the Manistee B. M. A. can, make no mis- take in inaugurating the organization of a - Building and Loan Association, as such in- stitu encourage people of moderate -gave their earnings and assist btaining homes of their own. ngs habit, once acquired, does not stop at the acquirement of a home. ontinues to exert a beneficial in- | The list of local traveling salesmen, pub- | lished in another column of. this week’s is- That |. the interest of John Torrent in the Muske- | Vicksburg—M. Eldred succeeds W. H. | Newaygo—Dr. H. Lever has purchased an interest in the drug business of A. Lever |and the business ae sue, is one in which every business man of ‘the place may take a reasonable degree of'| pride. Taken as a whole, the traveling men who go out of this market are above the av- erage in intelligence, ability and geniality; and it is not placing too high an estimate on their services to affirm that much of the won- derful growth and substantial prosperity of the city are to be attributed to their persis- tens efforts and untiring industry. i It is a mistake to exhort members of an association to attend the meetings or to fine them for non-attendance. Unless a mem- ber goes to a meeting of his own accord, he had better stay away. ‘The proper method to pursue is to create interest in the meet- ings, so that the members cannot afford to remain away. - The State’s Attorney has begun a war of extermination on the Sprague ‘‘Bad Debt” collecting agency at Chicago, having secur- ed enough evidence to indict the parties using the obnoxious system for obtaining money by extortion and blackmail. Four hundred travelers—what a power they have in the aggregate to assist in the growth and welfare of any city! And how well they have exercised that prerogative in regard to Grand Rapids! Canada sends $2,000,000 worth of lobsters to the. United States each year. If this does not furnish grounds for American re- taliation, what would? AMONG THE TRADE. GRAND RAPIDS GOSSIP. Geo. H. Eccles, the:Sault Ste. Marie gro- cer, has settled with all his creditors on the basis of 50 per cent. cash and 50 per cent. paper and resumed business under the style of Adams & Eccles. John Dregge has formed a copartnership with A. G. Holenpyle under the style of Dregge & Hodenpy! to continue the retail lumber business at the corner of Court street and the G. R. & I. AROUND THE STATE. Ithaca—John Srodes, grocer, has sold out. - Paris—E. Fisher is closing out his crock- ery and notion business. es Detroit—John C. Nieper, jeweler, has as- signed to Morse Rohnert. Holland—Dibble & Lozier succeed C. Dok & Co. in the meat business. Stanton—Thos. 8S. Earle succeeds Earle & Wilson in the grocery business. Detroit—Theodore Young succeeds Earn- ley & Young in the grocery business. Jackson—H. L. Merriman succeeds Mer- riman & Co. in the saddlery business. Greenville—Guild & Albertson will open a dry goods store here about March 10. Vandalia—C. H. Kenworthy succeeds Ed- gar Wetherbee in the grocery business. North Muskegon—W. M. Robinson suc- ceeds John Henry in the méat business. Cadillac — P. Medalie, dry goods and clothing dealer, is going out of business. Caro—S. B. Wescott succeeds R. J. Parkhurst in the boot and shoe business. Muskegon—Leahy & Hardy succeed W. D. Hardy & Co. in the dry goods business. Three Rivers—Wm. Hull succeeds Hull & Dickinson as proprietor of variety store. Detroit —- Osmun & Dawson,, hardware dealers, have assigned to Nelson K. Riddle. Centerville—Hascall & Beerstecher have sold their hardware stock to J. A. McKin- ley. : Escanaba—J. A. McNaughton succeeds McNaughton & Linden in the grocery busi- ness. Sherwood—Heary Smith, general dealer, has sold his grocery stock to Clark Lichten- walter. Ravenna—E. Young has bought the hard- ware stock formerly owned by E. Conklin, deceased. - - Jackson—White & Lane have bought M. E. Calkins’ grocery stock, also that of Squire B. Carter. Muskegon—A. A. Wood has purchased gon Hardware Co. — me Bohner in the flour and feed business. The former continues his grocery business. _ oe _ | goods dealers, have dissolved, H. C. Mauzy ‘| succeeding. W. D. Mahon, the retiring : ings, his former home. Manistee—Mahon & Mauzy, the fancy partner, will engage in other business. : -Tecumseh—W. Anderson has retired from the old-established dry goods firm of W. & S. W. Anderson. © The business will be con- tinued by S. W. Anderson, John Anderson and Fsed Rosecrans under the style of An- derson & Co. : Kalamazoo—Parsons & Wood, who, have conducted a hardware business here for over twenty years, have sold out to A. K. Ed- wards & Co., a firm composed of Albert K. | Edwards and L. J. Stewart, with N. H. Stewart as special. Mr. Edwards has been engaged for the past year as traveling sales- ‘man for Ducharme, Fletcher & Co., of De- troit. ’ MANUFACTURING MATTERS. Oscoda—Moore & Tanner, saw mill pro- prietors, have dissolved, the latter succeed- ing. Tecumseh—The Tecumseh Lumber Co. succeeds the Ohio and Michigan Coal and Manufacturing Co. East Saginaw—D. Hardin & Co. are re- ceiving a larg@ number of oak logs for the manufacture of rafting pins. Vermontville—Smith, Pont & Willis, pro- prietors of the Vermontville Novelty Works, have dissolved, J. W. Smith retiring. Shelbyville — Deuel’ & Meredith have bought 144 acres of timber land east of this place and will put in a sawmill to convert the timber into lumber. Cheboygan—Quay & Son are getting quite a pile of logs at their mill for timber to be manufactured into shingles the coming seas- on. They have two camps running, getting out the logs. Cassopolis—Yost & Harrison’s wooden bowl factory, with all its machinery and about 1,500 dozen finished wooden bowls ready for shipment, burned last Friday night. Loss, $4,000; no insurance. Bay City—A sash door and blind factory that will give employment to seventy-five men isto be removed from Lansing to this city, where six acres of land has been do- nated as an inducement to make the change. Detroit—The Art Stove Manufacturing Co. has been incorporated by Richard Kra- kow, Richard Reuther, Valentine Rousceh, W. D. Lury, E. H. Crimmins, Thomas Hamilton and Charles Wissfler, with a capi- tal stock of $50,000, of which $9,600 has been paid in. Muskegon—The Muskegon Lumber Co., of Little Rock, Ark., has been incorporated for the purpose of manufacturing and deal- ing in timber lands. The capital stock is $400,000, of which $54,000 has been paid in by the incorporaters. The board of directors is composed of Charles H. Field, President; John W. Moon and A. V. Mann. Cadillac—During 1887 J. Cummer & Son and the Cummer Lumber Co. cut 18,363,946 | - feet and 16,724,423 feet of lumber, respec- tively, making 35,098,158 feet, or 3,587,875 feet over 1886. During the year, J. Cummer & Son shipped 27,246,884 feet; the Cummer Lumber Co. 21,136,333 feet, and Cummer & Cummer, 3, 884, 126jfeet, making a total of 52,- 267,343 feet, an increase over 1886 of 9,208,- 300 feet. Cobbs & Mitchell made and ship- ped 20,000,000 feet, an increase of 5,000,000 feet in manufacture and 1,500,000 in ship- ments. Mitchell Bros. shipped 20,616,679 feet, an increase of 6,533,679 feet, and man- factured 20,295,717 feet, an increase of 7,- 058,717 feet. They employed 190 men steadily, and paid out $58,865.89 in wages during the year. The total shipments were 72,884,022 feet, against 43,590,181 in 1886. STRAY FACTS. East Saginaw—Herman Blankerts has retired from the Central Mills Co. _ Mosherville — Creditors of Luther N. Tyler filed claims aggregating. $60,000. The assets are $25,000. Rochester—A. S. Bliss has sold his in- terest in the hardware firm of Remies & Co. and gone to Louisville Ky. East Saginaw—C. T. Hills has yecently purchased another tract of pine land in the South, holding now 100,000 acres of South- ern pine. - Howa City—The merchants here close their shops at 7 p. m. in hopes—so it is re- |. ported—that their clerks will go to the vival meeting and get converted. “‘Detroit—John C. Nieper, jeweler at 101 Gratiot avenue, has assigned to Morse Rohnert. The assets are $1,575.59 and the liabilities $2,374.32. Of the Jatter, $800 is secured. : ee re- _Jackson—Tuomey Bros., the dry goods | men, have had an unfortunate quarrel, and | are settling it in the courts. Their stock | ‘of goods, valued at $75,000, will be placed hands of a disinterested receiver, — increase | 300 to 400—about 33 per cent. While the . | present list may not be absolutely accurate, | | it is essentially correct, and will serve asa| Judd | guide until the appearance of Tur Trapzs- MAN’S fifth annual list, about a year hence. Aa? ‘ Alden, Geo W, Brown & Sehler Antrim, AC, Alabastine Co Avery, Jas T, Jennings & Smith ‘Ames, Jas E, Michigan Plating Works Averill, W W. Harrison Wagon Works Angell, Fred BE; C B B & Co _Aldworth, Fred G, John Wyeth & Bro, Phila Allen, Geo E, Detroit Safe Co : B. Berry. & D; Stow & Davis Beasley, J H, Stow& Davis Bradfield, John, Kent Furn. Co Baxter, Harvey. B, Foster, Stevens & Co Bissell, Harvey, Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co Beecher, Henry Ward, Eaton & Lyon Beneka, Wm A, Sherwood & Co, Buston Beneker, B A, Spring & Co Bradford, James N, Olney, Shields & Co Bradford, Lewis Cass, Olney, Shields & Co Baker, Herbert, B, L & H ‘ Bayley, Christopher H, Clark, Jeweil & Co Baker, Allison D, Foster, Stevens & Co Barciay, Warren Y, E G Studley & Co Barker, Dexter, Spiral Spring Buggy Co Barber, Addison A, Grand Rapids Chair Co Barnett, Wm S,.Peninsular Stove Co, Detroit Brown, Wm A Bass, Chas H, Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co Buddington. f D. Kent Furn Co Bickle, John J, Wm Hake Blocksma, Ralph, Voigt, Herpolsheimer & 0 Bolt, Alpheus E, Brown & Sehler Bolles, Silas K, Glaser & Frame, Reading, Pa Boughton, Wm, H S Robinson & Burten- shaw, Detroit Braisted, Alby L, Voigt: Milling Co Beli, John W; Phoenix Furn Co Barber, N H, Phoenix Furn Co Biack, Chas, Oriel Cabinet Co Buss, Geo, Buss Machine Works Blake, W F, Hawkins & Perry Brooks, E D, Feldner & Co Brumwmeler, J A, Hawkins & Perry Ball, Fred H, C, B, B & Co Bradley, C E, fT B Preston, Ionia Britt, H A, Toledo Brewing Co Bertsch, Russell W, Rindge, Bertsch & Co’ ~ Cc. Canfield, Will, Geo Hanselman, Kalamazoo Campbell, Will, Hawkins & Perry Cox, H, Plumb & Lewis Mfg Co Carrol, P H, Seitz, Schwab & Co, Chicago ee Albert, Cappon & Bertsch Leath- er Co : Cole, Adolphus, Bickford & Francis, Buffalo Gesna. Ledro R, S Simon & Co, Detroit Caro, L A, Putnam & Brooks Cavanaugh, Geo, Morris H Treusch ® Cary, LM, Cary & Loveridge Corson, R W, Berkey & Gay Furn Co Carpenter, Napoleon B, Hart & Amberg Chase, Frank KE, A C McGraw & Co, Detroit Chase, Herbert T, Chase & Sanborn, Boston Church, Isaac R. Hester & Fox - core Jas G, Clark, Jewell & Co Collins, Frank, Collins, Wm B, H Leonard & Sons Compton, Shelby, Cleveland Varnish Co Conlon Frank, Price Baking Powder Co, Chicago Coppens, Peter J, Chicago Stove Works Coppes, Rufus J, West Michigan Oil Co Corley, Wm J, E'T Brown & Co Covell, Elliott F, Hart & Amberg Crane, Erastus W Cresey, Wm H, Empire Laundry Machine Co Cummings, Walter E,Geo F Bassett & Co, New York Crookston, J A, Hazeltine & Perkins Drug ‘0 Clark, H B, Eaton & Christenson, Agts Crawford, C, Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co Carpenter, Geo W, Thompson & Maclay. Cole, H:'W, Detroit Safe Co: D. Davis, Oscar, Feldner & Co Downs, W H, Root, Strong & Co Duffy, Ed, Perkins & Hess Dunn, O W, Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co Dangremond, H M, Morris H Treusch & Bro Doak, Algernon S, Hawkins & Perry Davidson, A Judd, Folding Chair & Table Co Disbrow, Chas W, Kent Furn Co Drew, Walter J, Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co Dustan, Henry, Wm Harrison Dykema, Leonard G, P Dykema & Son Dawley, Henry, Putnam & Brooks Downs, S F, W H Downs Driggs, A T, Grand Rapids Mattress Co Dornink, D, A Dornink E, Easterbrook, Geo Estabrook, A D Powers & Walker Casket Co Eacker, John H, Koot, Strong & Co, Detroit Evans, Dr Josiah B, C, B, B & Co : Edmunds, Wm B, Putnam & Brooks Emery, Benjamin F, W L E:lis & Co, Balti- more Emery, Fred H, Morton, Lewis & Co Emery, Wm S, New England Furniture Co Emerson, E L, F Raniville Escott, G H, Valley City Milling Co KF. Feldner, Geo W. Gray Bros, Syracuse, N Y Flynn, Chas, J E Kenning Foster. W R Fitz Gerald, —— —— Collier, Chicago ‘ Ferguson, Thomas, J H Thompson & Co, De- roit : : Franklin, Wallace W, Fairbanks, Morse & Co Fitch, Milford L, Nelson, Matter & Co Foster, Alfred, Theo Dessell & Co, Syracuse Fox, Jas, BL&H . Frick, Edward, Olney, Shields & Co - Folger, Chas, Folger & Sons Falls, Chas M, Gray, Kingman & Collins, Chi- azo Frankfurt, Isaac Freeman. Claude, Telfer Spice Co French, H B, Wm Sears & Co Fassett, E K, Grand Rapids School Furn Co Frost, Chas. Amos S Musselman & Co Freeman, A O, Detroit Safe Co. Feldner, J E, Feldner & Co G Gates, A B, MH Treusch & Bro Gill, John F, Wheeler, Conant & Blodgett, Boston ‘ Goodrich, Henry P, Chippewa Lumber Co Goodrich, EI, AR & W F Rowe, Troy Ganoe, Henry C, Berlin Machine Works G oetchius, Edwin E, Cary &Loveridge Goodspeed, Frank W, Thomas & Hayden, sega Gould, Chas E.. Garvey, John, Grand Rapids P & P Co Gray, Calvin S, Spring & Co ‘ - Gregory, Harry, Arthur Meigs & Co Gifford, Geo P, Jr, Hawkins & Perry Gorball, W W, Hawkins & Perry Gutekunst, Geo, Frey Bros *! ” H. Hall, Sherwood, Brown, Hall & Co Haines, Geo, C Pelgrim, Kalamazoo Haight. Thos D, Aidine Mfg Co Hall, Chas E, CG A Voigt & Co Huntley, A C, I C Levi Howard, C B, Plum! & Lewis Mfg Co - Henderson, T J, Plumb & Lewis Mfg Co . Hauck, Geo, Kusterer Brewing Co Heystek, Henry J, Harvey & Heystek Harley, CC, Cappon & Bertsch Leather Co Hirth, Frederick, Hirth & Krause Hatfield, Dr D 8, Kortlander & Grady Hondorf, Manus, Brown, Hall & Co Hubbard Will, Cutler & Crosset, Chicago Hopkins, TE, Phoenix Furn Co Hudson, H A, Clark, Jewell & Co lawkins, W G, Detroit Soap Co, Detroit Haugh; D8, Cody, Ball, Barnhart & Co Horn, W §, 3 Hoops, Will Hill, Thos, ce H, Bulkley. Lemon & Hoops Merchants’ Dispatch ° mn, JC Avery &Co, Grand Haven TPS, Anti-KalsomineCo T,Perkins& Hess = , Van Slyke &Co Albany § , Ordway, Blodgett & Hidden | “Sheldon, } rCo. .; d, B, Bissell! Carpet Sweeper Co Jacobs, G H, Valley City Milling Uo . Judd, EE, Judd & Co Jones, H. D, Lustig CigarCo § =~: Johns, EL, Feldner&Co Oe : Kk, é Kenyon, D G. Reeder, Palmer & Co Kathan, W H, Marshall Casket Co Kenning, J B, self = Keate, EJ, Star Union Line Keasey, Wm R, Bell, Conrad & Co, Chicago Kelley, F L, Spring & Co Krekel, Ed G, Rindge, Bertsch & Co Kuppenheimer, A, Albert Kuppenheimer Kymer, J Leo, Eaton & Lyon Kendrick, H ©, J Bader & Co, Kalamazoo Knapp, Geo, Nelson, Matter & Co Krumheuen, Wm, F D Yale & Co Kinsey, S T, self Kipp, Harry T, D M Osborne & Co L Lester, F a Meigs & Co Leggett, CW, Franklin, McVeagh & Co, Chi- cago Lewis, Pearly, Morton, Lewis & Co Lynch, Daniel, Fred D Yale & Co Lee, Edwin A, Detroit Safe Co, Detroit Logie, Wm, Rindge, Bertsch & Co Loveridge, L L, cory & Loveridge Lewis, Geo B, New England Furn Co Leonard —, Sligh Furn Co Lucas, G H, Sligh Furn Co Langley, Thomas C, Widdieomb Furn Co Lankaster, Peter, Telfer Spice Co Levi, Maurice, Jacob Brown, Detroit Livingstone, Chas, EG Studley &Co_ - Loomis, Lewis L, Bulkley, Lemon & Hoops Love, Albert M, Love, Chas L _ Lustig, Jacob, Lustig Cigar Co Long, S W, Lustig Cigar Co Luce, Greg, Hawkins & Perry Lloyd, Ivan, R W Bell Mtg Co, Buffalo Lewis, G J, Diamond Wall Finish Co Lamb, C B, Adams & Ford, Cleveland M. McDonough, —, Root, Strong & Co, Detroit More, J C, Grand Rapids Furn Co Moone, F L, Phcenix Furn Co Miles, Frank R, Foster, Stevens & Co Murray, Jas, Allan Sheldon & Co, Detroit McCarthy, D H, self McClaye, E Wilkes, W W Kimball & Co Mallory, M M, Arthur Meigs & Co Moseley, Al, Moseley Bros Morgan, C E, Jennings & Smith « Morrison, Jas A, Olney, Shieids & Co McConnell, N Stewart, Nelson Bros & Co McIntyre, John H, Arthur Meigs & Co McKay, Geo, Putnam & Brooks McKelvey, John H, Diamond Wall Finish Co . Maybury, Frank, G R «1 Ry : Mangold, Edward C, CG A Voigt & Co Mansfield, C W, J W Butler Paper Co, Chica- go Miller, Frank, Diebold Safe & Lock Co, De- troit Mills, Lloyd M, Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co Miller, John H, Putnam & Brooks Miner, Will C, A & E Morley, Chicago Morrison, Sam B, Olney, shields & Co Morse, W A, Barlow Bros Manley, Oarson, Gunn Hardware Co MeVean, D E, Hawkins & Perry Mosher, D H, Aldine Mfg Co McWhorter, C N, Coffin, Devoe & Co N. Nelson, Geo K, Nelson Bros & Co Nelson, Jas, Nelson Bros & Co Newman, Samuel, Hart & Amberg Near, B E, H W Johns Mfg Co, New York Nichols, A H, Gunn Hardware Co oO. Owens, John, Alabastine Co : Olmsted, Joseph P, Bisseil Carpet Sweeper ‘0 Orr, Robert B, Arthur Meigs & Co Owen, Geo F, Stanton, Sampson & Co, Detroit Osborn, AL, Kinney & Levan, Cieveland Osting, John, Fred D Yale & Co . P Paine, Chas, G P Brush Co Parker, N.A, F D Yale & Co Pike, Ed, Hart Bros, Chicago Peck, A W, Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co Prendergast, R, Amo- S Musselman & Co Peck, C J, Thompson & Maclay Potter, Geo C, Mason, Campbell & Co, Johns- town, N Y Powers, Fred E, H Schneider & Co : Parmenter, Ben F, Cody, Ball, Barnhart & 10 Parmenter, Chas B, Gleason Wood Ornament O Pratt, J M, W C Denison Peck. Chas W. Grand Rapids Brush Co Phillips, Daniel C, Wm Harrison Pierce, Silas K, Pierce, Shattuck & Co Putnam, Geo S. D M Osborne & Co Putnam, Thos C, Putnam & Brooks Post, John C, Michigan Plaster Agency Pratt, John, Jr, Harrison Wagon Works Preston, John, Moseley & Stoddard Mfg Co, Poultney. Vt Perry, O A, Detroit Safe Co Q. Quinn, Jas, L J Quinn Quist, A J, Cody, Ball, Barnhart & Co K. Roseman, Jas, Pitkin & Brooks, Chicago Riley, J C, Phcenix Fur Co Rice, CS, Cary & Loveridge Remington, L C, Remingtgn Shirt Co Remington, Chas, Gardi & Baxter Raynor, Geo, Eaton & Lyon Raymond, MHWN, Connecticut Fire Insur- ance Co Rindge, Will A, Rindge, Bertsch & Co Rooney, Jas, Fabric Fire Hose Co Roys, Graham, L H Beals & Sons, Westfield, Mass Robinson, Chas 8, Grand Rapids Packing and Provision Co Richards, Theo F, Widdicomb Furniture Co Rowe, Wm N, Valley City Milling Co Reed, Jos F O, H Leonard & Sons Reynoids, Richard W Richmond, Wm U, ET Brown & Co Robertson, Hiram S, A Meigs & Co Russel. Albert L, Chas Schmidt & Bros Robertson, B J, A Meigs & Co , Ss. Shults, O C, Curtiss & Dunton Savage, H R, Telfer Spice Co Seymour, F H, Bradfield & Co Smith, Ed A, Anos S Musselman & Co Smith, S W, A Meigs & Co Sanford, G 8, Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co Stearns, EH, Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co Standart, Chas, Peninsular Furniture Co: Stocking,——, Reese & Co Shattuck, E, Pierce, Shattuck & Co Sears, Stephen, Wm Sears & Co Seymour, Alonzo, Wm Sears & Co. Seymour, Geo H, Hugo Schneider & Co Scott, Richard T, Cappon & Bertsch Leather Co Shark, J, Frey Bros. Shelley, Jas R, McCord & Bradfield Furn Co ‘Sherwood. Alfred H, Grand Rapids Veneer and Panel Co f Shriver, Fred D, Shriver, Weather & Co Smith, Wm H, Kent Furn Mfg Co Snyder, Eben F, WC Denison . Stearns, Daniel E, Broadhead Worsted Mills, Jamestown, N Y : ; : Stoddard, Geo, Nelson, Matter & Co Smith, R H, Perkins & Hess Skinner, Chas O, New England Furn Co Sherick, John A, Rindge, Bertsch & Co Smith, W H H, Koch, Goodnart & Co, Cleve- | | land ‘Spaulding, C D, LS Hill & Co ‘Swygert, Scott, Olney, Shields & Co Strelitsky,J L, Roper & Baxter Cigar Co,| , hicago. : ae 4 SA, oP Pe & Bro. Smith, Henry, B, L & 4 Satie Spare, DE, Lowers & Walker Casket Co. ys We - Tuthilh J B.C, , Hmerso nM, Phoenix FurnCo | igt Milling C We » Curtiss & Durntton _ Watson, Chas E.S A Maxwell & Co, Chicago Winchell, V E, Alabastine Ce | : : Gas Samuel A, Cavanaugh & Co, Chi- _ Williams, W'J, Eaton & Christenson, Agts | Warner, Richard, Clark. Jewell & Co White, Algernon E. 8, L & H , Ward, Nathan D, Rickerson Roller Mill. Co White, Frank H, Curtiss & Dunton Watson, Jesse C, Fred D Yale & Co Whitworth, Geo G, Furn Caster Association Wise. Henry L,SS Adams Whitlock, ED, Belknap Wagon. &. Sleigh Co Woltman, Jerry, Olney, Shields & Co “Wooley, EE, Carson, Pirie & Scott, Chicago Worden, W J, Powers & Walker Casket Co . Welker, J Iu, Dilworth Bros, Pittsburg Wheeler, J M, Feldner & Co Wrisley, M J, EA Stowe & Bro Wicking, F E, Steele P & P Co Wadsworth, J D, A Meigs & Co ¥; Young, A M, Lustig Cigar Co J enn — rem No Relief from His Cold. From the Detroit Free Press. A Michigan Avenue druggist has a big display of mucilage in one of his show win- dows, with a knock-down on prices, and an evening or two since a man entered the place and in a very husky voice observed: “I dow’t find no fault with the price. but have tried half a dozen bottles and got no relief from this cold. Perhaps you have got something a leetle better.” ‘ MISCELLANEOUS. POPPI PIRI NRRL PRR PIN PRPRRPRRP RRR A Advertisements will be inserted under this head for one cent a word the first insertion and one-half cent a word for each subsequent insertion. No advertise- ment taken for less than 25 cents. Advance payment, Advertisemeats directing that answers be sent in care of this office must be accompanied by 25 cents extra, to cover expense of postage. yok SALE AT A BARGAIN. A STOCK OF GENERAL merchandise in an iron furnace town in this State. Furnsce company pays out in cash $8,000 per month. Stock will invoice about $6,000. Gan be reduced to $2,500 or $3,000 in 60 days. Sales per month $16,000. Pay sure. Best’of reasons for selling. Those mean- ing business address No. 113 this office. 234*tf OR SALE—GROCERY STOCK ON MAIN THOROUGH- fare in this city. Stock will inventory about $3,000. Cheap rent. Good reasons for selling. Apply to L. 36, care Tradesman. 228-46 OR EXCHANGE—FARM WORTH $2,500. WiLL TRADE for merchandise or business property. Address lock box I, Coopersville, Mich. 228-tf OR SALE—THE STOCK, FIXTURES AND LONG lease of a general store doing a good trade. Trade established. Reasons for selling, other business, Ad- dress 108, care Michigan Tradesman. 230* po SALE—WHOLE OR PART INTEREST IN A FIRST- _class meat market in a thriving town of 1,000 in- habitants with two railroads. Average sales $30 per day. Good reasons for selling. Address H., cure Trades- man. 219-t£ Eo? SALE—AT A BARGAIN. © A CLEAN STOCK OF hardware and mill supplies. Address Wayne Choate, Agent, East Saginaw. 210-tf Hs SALE—THE BEST DRUG STORE IN THE THRIV- ing city of Muskegon. Terms easy. C. L. Brun- dage, Muskegon, Mich: 193-tf oe EXCHANGE—$1,000 WORTH OF BOOTS AND shoes, for pine lumber dry and on railroad. Ad- dress O, this office. 230% OR EXCHANGE—FOR MERCHANDISE, HARDWARE or general merchandise preferred, five acres of land in flourishing business town. New house and barn; house alone cost $2,000 two years ago. Good well, cistern and out houses. Plenty of fruit. Also good house ‘with one acre of land nicely located in same town. Address G. W. Watrous, Coopersville, Mich. OR SALE—CLEAN NEW STOCK HARDWARE. _IN- voice about $3,500. Low rent. Southern Mich. fac- tary town. Noth’ng out cash will buy—poor health reason. 109. this ofiice. 230* Wa ey REGISTERED DRUG CLERK, SITU, ation in drug store. Experienced, A. No. 1 sales- man. References exchanged. Address P. O. Box 181, Mendon, Mich. ‘ 432* \ ANTED—POSITION AS TRAVELING SALESMAN for wholesale grocery house. Can give best of references. Have had s‘x years experience in retail trade. Address 111, this office. \ ANTED—FOR CASH, SMALL GENERAL STOCK of merchandise or boots and shoes in goou farm- ing country. Must be a bargain. Give particulars. H. W. Hawkins, Reed City. Mich. 231* \ ANTED—POSITION BY AN EXPERIENCED PHAR- macist. The best of references. Registered by examination and speaks Holland. Address N. A. Vyne, Morley, Mich. 236* ANTED—THE ADDRESS OF ANYONE WISHING to start a variety store. Address B. D., care Tradesman. 231* ITUATION WANTED—IN DRY GOODS OR GENERAL store by a young German-American, of four years’ experience. Be.:t of references. Address W. C., Michi- gan Tradesman. 229* VV AED BER STORE-KEEPER WHO READS this paper to give the Sutliff coupon system a trial. It will avolish your pass books, do away with all your book-keeping, in many instances save yeu the expense of one clerk, will bring your business down te a cash basis and save you all the worry and trouble tkat usually go with the pass-book pian. Start the Ist of the month with the new system and you will never regret it. Having two kinds, both kinds wiil be sent by addressing (mentioning this paper) J. H. Sutliff, Albany, N. Y. 226-t B D —PLEASE SEND ADDRESS TO THIS OF- fice. (EYXCELL NT OPENING WOR THE DRY GOODS BUS- iness. A clean stock for sale that will invoice about $12,000. Live growing manufacturing town of 4,000 population in Central Michigan, drawing trade from a large radius of rich, thickly settled farming , country. Two leading railroads. Good trade estab- lished. Have always done a good paying business. Best of reasons for selling. Address 112, this office. 233* RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CLERKS—WE WANT BEE a resident representative in every town and city to aid us in the introduction and sale of the fastest gelling article on the market. No competition. Sell. in every store. office and home. Big profits. Quick re- turns. Business permanent. Will not interfere with, present employment: Enclose 4 cents postage for free sample, terms and full particulars. The Nichols Mfg Co., Onalaska, Wis. 233* ANTED—1,000 MORE MERCHANTS TO ADOPT OUR Improved Coupoa Pass Book System. Send for samples. E. A. Stowe & Bro., Grand Rapids. 225-tf IGHT ad SOAPS are conceded by all to be the best ome HEADL soaps ever sold in Michigaa. Commendations are coming in daily. Send for price list. Grand Rapids Soap Co HAY! We offer in car load lots good Timothy Hay. We have the output of four presses and can offer it inany quantity. Write for prices. LAMOREAUY & JORNsroN 71 Canal St., Grand Rapids. TIME TABLES. Grand Rapids & Indiana. All Trains daily except Sundny. GOING NORTH. Arrives. Traverse City & Mackinaw Ex...... 9:05 am Traverse City EX. .......... cecceeee From Cincinnati................000 7:30 pm Ft. Wayne and Mackinaw Ex....... 3:40pm Saginaw Express. ..........ccccccee 11:25am sf Oe Ty Cau cncgascecemawees 10:30 p m. Saginaw express runs through solid. 7:00 a.m, train has chair ear to Traverse City. 11:30 a, m. train has chair car for Petoskey and Mack- inaw City. ie 5:05 p. m, train has sleeping cars for Petoskey and Mackinaw City. Leaves. 11:30 a. m GOING SOUTH. * Cincinnati Express. .............2. Fort Wayne Express............... 10:30 a m Cincinnati Express................ 4:40 pm Traverse City and Mackinaw Ex. .11:00 pm 7:15am train has aparaee chair car for Cincinnati. 5:00 p m train has Woodruff sleeper for Cincinnati. 5:00 ¢. m. train connects with M.C. R. R. at Kalama- zoo for Battle Creek, Jackson, Detroit and Canadivn points, arriving in Detroit at 10:45 p. m. , Muskegon, Grand Rapids & Indiana. Leave. Arrive. 6 45am... - 10:10am 11 00am... . 4£:30 pm) €:40 De ae sa slipcase Cacaweeece - 8:50pm Leaving time at Bridge street depot 7 minutes later, C. L. Lockwoop, Gen’! Pass. Agent. / / 7:15am 11:45am 5:00pm Michigan Central. Grand Rapids Division. DEPART. Detroit EXpregs. 6. cie ss cae ceed ecto vuese vce .. 6:15am Day; WADE sooo ide uc ca ee lo cdde ck nore eas 1:10pm WA tlamtiG WAPPesas oo. ose cicswe ss calc cces waa liebe ood 10:10 p m Mixed ARRIVE. WPacifie EXpressy o.oo oc. csooes oes cabsinscvaccccds 6:00am MEA aoa sli cocueeae : -. 3:00 pm Grand Rapids Expres; MIXGe occ e oat ciedaeses ce cae dame dus vosa acces 5:30 pm *Daily. Ail 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. C. R. R., (Canada Southern Div.) O. W. RUGGLES, Gen’l Pass. and Ticket Agt., Chicago. Cuas. H. NORRIS, Gen’l Agent. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. Kalamazoo Division. Leave. x. & Mail. N.Y. Mail. N. Y. Mail, : 7:45 a m..Grand Rapids. 9:45am 9:02 a m..Allegan ....... 8:28 a m 10:06 a m..Kalamazoo... 7:30am .. White Pigeon. 5:55am .- Toledo ........ 11:00 pm . Cleveland...,. 6:40pm . Buffalo........ 11:55 a m 40a 7:10 p m..Chicago....... 11:30pm 8:50am A local freight leaves Grand Rapids at 1:10 pm, carry- ing passengers as faras Kalamazoo. All trains daily except Sunday Bi oO ro B bees Bee oe as SSeenne boys BEES WIGWAM m2 SLIP Send Your Spring Orders to MAYHEW. Men’ 8 62) 07s Or eee te sem ate 10 WIEN BOIGS cco gras Soo cce eek et lh Boys and women’s .........-..2.-22--. 0000s ¥ a #e s with soles...... 9 00 | Youth’s and Misses. . Ww 06 ot ee ee eeeee *. with soles..............8 0 ( AO Children’s. oo eck eee «ose 6 OO. 50 | 1 a with soles........ Se ee 6 Woonsocket and Wales-(:oodyear Rubbers, Boston Knit and Wool Boots. . ausdotciens Lumbermen‘s H+el and Strap, F. 90¢ net. Ditto no Heel and Strap, F. 70c net. . RR. MAYVEDEW, Grand Rapids. OUR Manvat. oF fF VERYTHING FOR THE GARD is this season the grandest ever issued, containing three colored plates and superb illustrations of everything that is new, useful and raro in Seeds and Plants, together with plain directions | ‘of **How to grow them,” by Prrzr Hrx- prnson. This Manual, which is a book of 140 pages, we mail to any address on 7:00 am Y i e receipt of 25 cents (in atamps.) Toallso remitting 25 cents for the Manual, we will, | at the same time, send free by mail. ' No. 4—Gr “Rapids M. A. tad oat ; Secretary, E. A. Stowe. 5—Muskegon B.'M. A... President, 31 B. .. Fargo; ‘Secretary, W. C. Conner. "No. 6 6—Alba is. M. A. ‘President. ¥.W. Bloat; Secretary, P. T. Baldwin. . | No, 7—Dimondatie B. M. A. — . ae. Tv. M. Sloan; Secretary, N. H. Widger. No. 8—Eastport B. M. A. President, ¥. Mi, Thurston; Secretary, Geo. L. Thurston. = “No, 9—Lawrence B. M. A. ; President, H. M. Marshall; Secretary, C. A. Stebbins. 1° «No. 10—Harbor aenee) se M.A. President, W. J. Clark; Secretary, A. Teompscn: Nod + -Rinpeiey BM. A. : e President, H. P. Whipple; Secretary, o H. Camp. oe . No. 12—Quincy B. M. A. “President, C. McKay; Secretary, Thos. Lennon. ~ No, 13—Sherman B. M. A. President, H. B. Sturtevant: Secretary, W. G. Shane. No. 14—No. Muskegon 3. M. A. President, 8, A. Howey: Secretary, G. C. Havens. a No. 15—- Boyne City B. M. A. ‘President, R. R. Perkins; Secretary, F. M. Chase. | No, 16—Sand Lake B. M. A. “\ President, J. V. Crandall: Secretary, W. Rasco. a No. 17—Plainweil B. m. A.- President, E. A. Owen, Secretary, J. A. Sidle. te No. 18—Owosso B. M. A. President, 8. E. Parkill; Secretary, 8. Lamfrom. : No. 19—Ada B. M. A. ; Eepeident, D. FE, Watson; Secretary, E. E. “Chapel. - No. 20—saugatuck 8. 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—Grand Ledge B. M. A. Persident, A. B. Schumacher; Secretary, W. R. Clarke. No. 23—Carson City 8. M. A. President, F. A. eee Secretary, C. O. Trask. No. 24—Morley 6. M.A. President, J. E: Weaker: Secretary, W. H. Richmond. No. 25—Palio B. ME. A. President, Chas. B. Johnson; Secretary, H. D. Pew. No. 26—Greenville !«¢. M. A. President. S. R. Stevens; Secretary, Geo. B. Caldwell. No #7—Dorr 8K. M. A. President, E. 8. Botsford; Secretary, L. N. Fisher. No. 28—Cheboygan B. MM. A President, J. H. Tuttle; Secretary, H. G. Dozer. \ 29—Freeport B. *4. : aati Wm. Moore; Secretary, A. J. eatin ah ? No. 30—Oceana &. M. A. Président, A. G. "Avery; Secretary, E. S. Houghtaling. N«#, 31—Charlotte #. M. A. Presideht, Thos. J. Green; Secretary, A. G. Fleury. No. 32—Coopersvilie B. M. A. President, G. W. Watrous; Secretary, J: B. Watson. No. 33—Charlevoix #. M.A. President, L. ‘D. Bartholomew; Secretary, R. W. Kane. No. 34—Saranac B. M. A. President, H. T. Johnson; Secretary, P. T. Williams. . . No, 35—Bellaire &. M. A. s President, Wm. J. Nixon; Secretary, G. J. Noteware. No. 36—Ithaca B. M. A. President, O. F. Jackson; Secretary, John M. Everden, No. 37—Battle Creck B. M. A. President, Chas. F. Bock; Secretary, Jno, P. Stanley. No. 38—Scottviile B. M. A. President, H. E. Symons: Secretary, D. W. Higgins. No. 39 -Burr Oak B. M. A. President, B. O. Graves; Secretary, H. M. Lee. No. 40—Esaton Rapids B. M. A. President, C. T. Hartson; Secretary, Chas. Coller. No, 41—Brecvkenridge B. M.A. Preeident, W. O. Watzon; Secretary, C. E. Scudder. . No. 42—t'remons #. M. A. President. Jos. Gerber; Secretary C. J. Rathbun. No. 43—Tfustin B. M. A. exctsent, < A. Estes; Secretary,W. M. Holmes. 0. 44—Reed City B. M. A. ecclacus. 4 S. Flieischhauer; Secretary, W.H. Smith. No, 45—Hoyiville B. M. President, D. E. Hallenbeck; Secretary, O. a Halladay. No. 46—Leaslie B. M.A, President, Wm Wm. Eee pe eee ety: be ME Ge M. Gould. ; -* No. 472 Flint M. U. President, W. C. Pierce; Secretary, W. H. Graham. No. 48—Hubbardston &. M. A. President, Boyd Redner; Secretary, W. J. Tabor. : No. 49—Leroy BM. A, President, A. Wenzell; Secretary, Frank Smith. No. 50—Manistee B. M. A. President, A. O. Wheeler; Secretary, J. P. O’Malley. No. 51—Uedar Springs B..M. A. - President, L. M. Sellers; Secretary, W. C. Congdon: No. 52—Grand Haven B. M. A. President, F. D. Vos; Secretary, Wm. Mieras. No, 53—Bellevue 5. M. A. President, Frank Phelps; Secretary, John H. Toe a No. 54— Douglas B. M. A. - President, Thomas B. Dutcher; Secretary, C. B. Waller. oe . No, 55—Peteskey B. M. A. 3 ‘Feesiaent, C. F. Hankey; Secretary. A. C. Bowman. are No. 56—Bangor B. m. | Bresident, N.-W. Drake; Secretary, T. M. Harvey. so. 57—Rockford B. M. A. oe President, Geo. A. Sage; Secretary. J. M. Spore. ae "No. 68—Fife Lake B. M. A. : ‘Preddent, E. Hagadorn; Secretary, O. V. Adams. ; No, 59—Fennville B. M. A. President F. S. Raymond: Secretary, P.S. Swarts. No, 60—South Boardman B. M. 4. > Prezident, = E, Hogan; Secretary, S. E. Neihardt. : . 61—Hartford B. M. A. President, 24 E Manley; Secretary, I. B. Barnes. No 62—bHast saginaw R.G. A. President, a. ae Meyer; Secretary, Theo. Kadish. o. 63—tvart B. M.A. : President, W. = Davis: Secretary, C. E. Bell, ~. g o, 64—Merrill B. M.A. President, ow Robertson; Secretary, Wm. Horton. No. 65—Kalkaska B. M. A. ees President, Jas. Crawford; Secretary, o-8. Blom. Communication sie the State ‘Transpor- tation Committee. 18 Auxiliary Associations of the M. B. M. A.: The constiti ao of the State body says, “The ittee shall endeavor to - business, our: characters. sate ag cigs ney that it paehes & Thom- : r under son to report thereon, i Toa scar be Cuas. L. Lawton, ite -CHas, SeTERES : ELA. STOWE The special Committee on Berry Pack- ages presented the following report, which was accepted and adopted: ge Your Committee, appointed to consider the advisability of not returning berry box- Bee | es to the growers of berries and small fruits, would report that they have had the same under consideration and submit the follow- ing for your action: : Resolved, That we, as erooers, do not re- turn the berry boxes, and that we insist on full dry quart and pint boxes. also earnestly recommend the sale of berries We would in the.original packages, as far as _practica- ble; and be it further Resolved, That a memorial be presented to the Common Council of the city, praying for the appointment of an . Inspector ' of Weights and Measures, who shall receive a salary from the eity, and who shal! also be Inspector of Produce, in advisement with the Board of Health. Resolaed, That a copy of the resolutions passed by this meeting be circulated for the signatures of all dealers, pledging them- selves to sustain @e_action of this meeting. And, further, that Mr. Winternitz ‘be re- quested to circulate said resolution for sig- natures, as far as possible. Respectfully submitted, BE. J. HERRICK, A. J. ELLIOTT, Les L. WINTERNITZ, : THOS. KEATING. A. J. Elliott moved that a special commit- tee be appointed by the chair to confer with a like committee from the Board of Trade, |looking toward the appointment of an In- spector of Produce. The motion was adopt- ed and the chair appointed as suck commit- tee Mesgrs. Elliott, Emery and Herrick. An invitation to send a delegate to the annual banquet of the Muskegon B. M. A. was accepted and President Herrick was se- lected to go. President Hamilton, upon invitation of the presiding officer, then addressed the As- sosiation, as follows: The youth who committed suicide because he was born to be a ‘gentleman but con- demned to be a grocer, showed by his act that his soul had never risen to the dignity of grocer. The time, no doubt, existed when the term ‘‘grocer” or ‘‘trader’ was held in bad odor. Like all other branches of business, it had its attendant evils and evil practitioners, whose lives and business emitted anything but wholesomeness te the social or business world; but to say that the dealer in food products was generally con- sidered an outlaw, a citizen of mean bearing, is contrary to history or reason. He might not have been, probably was not, in the as- cendancy in the social order at this time, but we do have a record of the trader at one time in history as being the power behind the throne. His name has been recorded in associations of this kind, in the order of trade guilds, known ages ago in England and Continental Europe as standing upon a par with kings and princes. For their fi- nancial success, for industry and trade, these worthy men knew that it was needful to foster and maintain justice, truth, hones- ty and honor. To secure the most perma- nent prosperity in their towns and in their business, they set themselves to the task of securing good help, honest and reliable young men, systematic measures for doing business, square accounts, prompt service and well-directed measures. Every guild sought to breathe a lofty spirit of honor through its membership; they made of their trade a noble vocation, an occupation in which it was an honor to engage; they cultivated a strong esprit de corps among the members of each guild, which braced them against any action that was likely to bring discredit on their . body. The guild statutes. kept a watchful eye upon every temptation to dishonor in the trade and provided clear and. precise directions covering every possible point of weakness. Special enactments forbade mixing inferior materials with a better sort or selling patch- ed-up articles arenew. Guild halls held the standard of weights and measures and. in the persons of experts passed judgment up- on ail products. They did not fail to enforce their rigid Jaws with stern and swift penal- ties. In all this there is much that is worthy of study and careful considera- tion by the merchants of to-day. Now, 1 would not be charged here to- night with trying to inflict upon you an out and out preacher’s talk, for this kind you get in the regular order of things; but in no department of lifu that is worth anything that brings us food, clothing or mental de- velopment, can we diseard @ serious consid- eration of the subject, for upon: these hours: of honest thought. we build our Highest hopes, our solid structures, our homes, our So it seems to me that there is in these methods of ‘those of the past much for us to weave into our ca- Teers of usefulness and money-making. Trade frauds are no new invention of the devil—we find them as far back in history as we carrtrace our way. Are we more hon- jest than were our ancestors over whom ; barr Twain wept so bitterly? They: are to-night to ‘testify. The old anearnest and ‘Dusiness- ‘of J cae fraud... The ever sf {and ruin with them. from the signs of to-day: os First, I conclude that there are more live merchants in Michigan to-day, than ever be- fore. Second, L conclude’ that there are more dead merchants in Michigan than ever _be- fore in the history of the State.. CGiThird, The distinction is becoming. as clearly apparent as the law has made oleo- margarine distinct from butter—they don’t’ mix any more. The only hope is that they will all become good ‘‘oléo” or good. butter.. Fourth, I conclude that a genuine move- ment has taken place in this eountry on the line of trade, when the clear-cut voice of the grocer will be heard other than; at the polls, calling a halt against Sugar Trusts, ‘ monopolies and legislation upon commercial values. Fifth, I conclude that in his efforts. to trace out his and his customer’s best inter- est he will sell him two shillings’ worth of pure coffee for twenty-five cents and not twenty cents’ worth of coffee and two cents’ worth of chromo for twenty-five cents. Sixth, I conclude that in a well-organized ‘association will he see that the highest good to himself, his neighbor, his class, his dig- nity as a merchant, are all more clearly de- fined. Seventh, I conelude that he will see that a single-handed effort in business is likea single-handed effort at home—void of good results. Now, with these few conclusions, I will conclude by asking the members present to show forth that vitality. ¥F. L. Fuller, late of Frankfort, and an active worker in the Association there, also addressed the members briefly, encouraging them in the work. The question of Soapine and kindred peddling was discussed in such a manner.as to indicate that the subject might some day come before the Association for action. The meeting then adjourned. Sea ee eee The Business Men’s Association.* This toast is anewone. It is . ic first time it has been proposed in Charlevoix, therefore what is said in response cannot be hackneyed. The first object, perhaps, in the mind of the originator of these Associa- tions was the collection of bad debts, and the placing of the dealings between the mer- chant and the customer on a better basis, shortening credits and working as rapidly as possible toward a cash system. The col- lection department of our Association has attracted widest attention, and has done most excellent service. We congratulate ourselves that so powerful a weapon is be- ing used with such discretion. The Charle- voix Association challenges any man to cite an instance where it has done a_ person in- justice in its: collection department. -One man thought to deal us a crushing blow and perhaps to wipe us out of existence by send- ing acomplaint to the State Association. His case was investigated. The State Sec- retary informed us that aftcr the fullest ex- amination they found the complaint ground- less. And he added, ‘‘this is only the sec- ond complaint of injustice that has ever been brought to our notice, and we are hap- py to inform you that the other complaint was as groundless as yours.” But the foun- dations of our organization rest upon a broader and grander principle than the col- lection of bad debts and their prevention. The great, central, predominating idea of this Association is the idea of brotherhood and union—the idea that. the welfare of the community is the welfare of each indi- vidual in the community. By actual exper- ience, business men are learning that it is a great deal better to work for their common interests and the interests of their town than to exert their surplus energy in decry- ing the goog#@ methods and reputatien of their competitors and rivals in business. Among our professed objects, as express- edin our constitution, are the regulating and obtaining fair rates of insurance and freights, shorter hours for business men and their clerks, and the promoting of any scheme for the improvement of our town and community. But how can an insurance company or railroad company be compelled to fairness or any change in rates, if they are not confronted by the united business interests of the place? How canany scheme for the development of our resources be suc- cessfully promoted if the business men do nat join hands in a united effort to push it through? We realize in these things very foreibly that ‘tin union there is strength.” Without it there is impotence. Without it, railroad and steamboat companies, insurance companies and others may tyrannize over us and do with us what they will and we can do nothing but grumble. We have to-night listened to the eloquent and truthful description of the advantages and opportunities of Charlevoix. «Our bosoms are glowing with a just pride in the many advantages we possess, and swelling with hope at the opportunities which are ours. But how are we to see these resources developed and these -opportunitiés realized: if ve qo not put our united Te to the wheel and keep pushing until they stand as accomplished facts before us? It is for these purposes we exist. If we give our Association the support it deserves; attend its meetings; take hold of the work and earnestly try to realize its objects, we cannot fail to work outa noble future for our place. If, however, as business men, we are content, each for himself te say, “I will attend:to my own affairs and let mat- ters of public'interest take care of them- selves,” weshall witness the melancholy spectacle of our public affairs going to rack and ruin, and our own affairs going to raek Gentlemen, which shall it be? es . *Response ae R. W. Kane at the recent, ban- quet of the Charlevoix B. M.A. by | -} fon the string” | will set him here if work and money will fetch _W. Rosen. Bocretais 0 of the Sand Lake B. | M. _A., writes: “We are increasing in mem- ‘But I want to. draw: a “few ‘eonelusions bership slowly and are pulling tegether in good shape.” | H. T. Johnson, ‘the Saranac meteharh: writes as follows: ‘‘The Association i is in good working order here and you may look for some good reports from us during the year.” At the last meeting of Eaton Rapids B. M. A., No. 40, the following officers were elected: President, C. T. Hartson; Vice- President, L. W. Toles; Secretary, Chas. Coller; Treasurer, F. Z. Hamilton. Two more associations have affiliated | with the State body during the past week— Merrill, with ten members, and Kalkaska, with thirty members.. The former took Charter: No. 64 and the latter No. 65. It will never cease to be a source of grati- fication to Michigan association workers that' the Wolverine State was the first to or- ganize a State body and that within her borders are more loval associations than in all the other States in the Union combined. Detroit Journal: The Saranac Business Men’seAssociation has ‘taken hold with a firm grip, and-can already see the fruits of this work. A new elevator‘is to be built in the spring, and an effort is making to locate a factory there and bond the anes to help it. C. S. Blom, Secretary of the Kalkaska B. M. A., in applying for a: charter, writes: **We wish now to start on a solid basis for suecess, knowing that we have derived much benefit from the Association and trusting that our future will be a grand suc- cess.” THE TRADESMAN would be pleased to hear from its friends in the ranks of organ- ization relative to its proposed amendment to the present collection system in use in this State; also from those who have any ideas on maintaining interest in local asso- ciation work. At the last meeting of the Manistee B. M. A., six new members were elected, bring- ing the total membership to ninety. The question of organizing a Building and Loan Association was discussed, the sentiment seeming to be that such a move would be the next work undertaken by the Associa- tion. President Hamilton spent ‘all last week among association workers at:Grand Rapids and Muskegon, consulting them on matters of common’ interest, picking’ ‘up’ ideas for future use and infusing a spirit of enthusi- asih into the work. Few men would give the office he holds as much painstaking at- tention and careful thought as Frank Ham- ilton. The Cleveland Retail Grocers’ Association has issued a call for 4 meeting of delegates of the various local associations of Ohio, to be held at Cleveland on March 13, for the purpose of organizing a State Association. When Ohio shall have fallen into line with a State body, four States will have followed the example set by Michigan. When ten States are similarly situated, Tur TRADEsS- MAN will advocate the organization of a Na- tional body. H. Chambers, Local Secretary of the M. B. M. A., writes as follows relative to the next State convention: ‘I am pleased at the willingness of our citizens to do their utmost to render our entertainment of the delegates and guests all that could be de- sired. I can assure you that all who fail to connect with the convention will miss a bonanza. We are building a new city hall, the finest in Northern Michigan, which will be ready for occupancy by the time of the convention. The Sault Ste. Marie steam- boat line is building a magnificent steamer for the Soo route and I am in favor of giy- ing the delegates a trip to the Soo, if they can spare the time. The trip would bea delightful one to the land-bound citizens of Grand Rapids, Ionia, Lansing, Flint, etc.” ——@o 2a Good Repors from the Saranac Association. SARANAC, Feb. 9, 1888. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Sir—The Saranac Business Men’s As- sociation held its second meeting of the year ‘last evening and the new officers who were elected the first of January took their places, as follows: President—H. T. Johnson: Vice-President—S. A. Watt. Secretary—P. T. Williams. Treasury—S. M. Crawford. eee Committee—O. J .Bretz and D. G. uhn. The, President anncunced the following standing committees for the coming year. Manufactures—O. J. Bretz, S. M. Crawford, D. W. Anderson. Insurance—Geo. A. Potts, F, H. Spencer, R. Aunter. Transportation—J. M. Walker, Jno. D. Sack- ett, A. A. Horton. Improvement—A. E. Wilkinson, A. E. Ger- ber, F. E. Cahoon. pee Interests—S, A. Watt, D. G. Huhn, E. ifford There was the largest attendwnce last even- ing vhat, we have had.for some time and much interest’in the meeting was manifested. One new member (W. C to membership. The Association hase party. to locate an elevator Here and him. Wecan say that it, looks as though we had entered wu: 7 redeem erself. Yours, ea Ty. Winitams, Sec’ eS chestra | guloren the. Gent in; C. Clark & Co.) was admitted’ na year. in which . Saranac Avenuerarm Hi was pleasant : Various. committees: dpe all they ou rery one welcome. On the floor were noticed quite a number from other cities, among whom were Mr. F. Hamil- ton, of ‘raverse | City, ‘who is president of the eceigan Business Men’ 8 Association; A. O. Wheeler, President of the Manistee Associa- tion; Chas. McCarty of the Lowell Association and E. A. Stowe, editor of the MIcHIGAN TRADESMAN and Secretary of the State Asso- ciation. At the appointed hour the company took hacks which had been provided by the Muskegon Asscciation, and proceeded ‘to the Occidental for supper, . Tables were spread at the Occidental hotel, < shortly after 11 o’clock the company sat down to an excellent supper, prepared and ‘served in landlord Barney’s best Pees idee following is the menu:: New York Counts. ‘Turkey. Duck, Ham. Tongue. Gelatine of Bonéd Capon. - Boned Turkey. Allspiced Jelly. Roast Saddle Young eee with Currant Jelly Sweet Breads aa Perigord. Filet de Boeuf, Braized au Champignons. Escaloped Oysters and Gratin, Chicken Salad. Shrimp Salad. Metropolitan Ice Cream. Lady Fingers. Cream Puffs. Cream Candies. Raisin Pound Cake. Chocolate Cake. Angel’s Food. Black River Oranges. California Grapes. Tea, Coffee. The supper being served, toasts were in or- der- S. H. Stevens had been selected as toast- master, and first introduccd Frank Hamilton, of Traverse City, President of the State Asso- ciation. Mr. Hamilton reviewed the work of. the State and local associations and referred to Muskegon as one of the brightest stars in the galaxy, President Fargo, in a few well-chosen words, spoke of the local Association. C. L. Whitney referred to the. Blue Letter and expressed the hope that the time would come when it would be unnecessary. Ald. Miner happily responded tothe senti- ment ‘Our Guests.”’ ‘The Ladies” had been the topic assigned to Maj. Davis. A. F. Temple appeared and ex- plained the Major’s absence on account of ill- ness, and paid un eloquent tribute to the grand old man who was dying up stairs. E. A. Stowe responded to ‘The Press,’’ by telling how a truthful editor got into heaven by acknowledging that his circulation was the smailest in the county. K. E. Bunker enteriained the subject ‘City of | Muskegon,” in a few felicitous remarks. The extreme illness of Major Davis peing announced, the exercises were brought toa close. Instead of returning to the hall as had been ihtended, the party broke up, out of respect of the esteemed citizen, the anvounce- ment of whose death was momentarily ex- pected. First Social Entertainment of the Boyne City Association, BOYNE City, Feb. 6, 1888. E, A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Str—Well, 1 presume your ‘editorial ear,’ if still set agaidst the north wind, has heard the drop from Boyne City so long ago prontised. Ou Wednesday evens of this week Boyne City witnessed her first B. M. A. social enter- tainment. Owing to the fact that we have as yet only’small audience rooms the entertain- ment was copfined as much as possible to the business men and their tamilies. Invitations were sent to the Associations of Boyne Fails, Advance and Horton’s Bay. “I tot so.” fs ~. . **Was there anything short on the bill?” sasks Scroggins. *Short!” grunts Carl. ‘‘Dot house von yours isadandy! Oudt von six boxes von soap vat you soldt me, one boxes ish gone. I writes to your firm—dey tell me to look.to der railroadt gompany. How’ I look to der | railroadt gompany?No, sir, I pay noting for | — dot soap vat come not!” — ~ But are you sure you did not get the Mine cracious! do you vant me to swear _ Do you vant vitnesses? Vas. _ with GOOD COFFEE _ to avoid Brands that require the sup- | port of Gift Schemes, Prize Promises or Lottery Inducements. = ——_SELL——. Which Holds Trade on Account of Superior Merit Alone. etal Groers wi vik se = Unequaled Quality. Patent Preservative Packages. ZZ For Sale by all Jobbers at Grand Rapids, Detroit, ce =f = Saginaw, East_Saginaw and Bay City. DILWORTH BROTHERS, Proprietors, © - PITTSBURGH, Penn. ss Zz FISHING TACKLE If-you want to put in a stock of Fish- =i ing Tackle and wish first-class goods fj and bottom prices, get our prices before you buy, as we have the largest and best stock in the State. L. S. 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Op 2 EN aT THIS EN? ~ KINGSFORD'S pe ly Kingsford’s Oswego CORN STARCH for Puddings, . Custards, Blanc-Mange, etc. THE PERFECTION OF QUALITY. WILL PLEASE YOU EVERY TIME! ALWAYS ASK YOUR GROCER FOR THESE GOODS. Grand, Square and Upright Pianos, The Weber Piano is recognized beyond controversy aS the Standard for excellence in every particular. It is renowned for its sympathetic, pure and rich tone combined with greatest power. The most eminent artists and musicians, as well as the musi- cal pnblic and the press, unite in the ver- dict that Sheet music and musical merchandise. Everything in the musical line. Fischer Pianos, A. B. Chase Organs, Hillstrom Organs, Weber Pianos, Smith Pianos, - Kstey Organs, (Suecessor to Friedrich Bros.) 30 and 32 Canal St., Grand Rapids, Mich. ure @ line of F: = ~ combine al] the modern im-| _— usiness men and dealers of| a -GURYISS & DUNTON Everything in the Paper Line. Rockfalls, Childs, Sterling, Economy, “w. & T. PURE JUTE MANILLA. GENERAL WOODENWARE, “ OTL GANS--{ e282 B88" ee - (CONGRESS. " AXE HANDLES, BASKETS, . CLOTHES BARS, = BRUSHES, © |MONDAY, DETROIT SOAP Cl DETROIT. MICEL.. SOAPS QUEEN ANNE, _ MICHIGAN, TRUE BLUE, CZAR, ROYAL BAR, : SUPERIOR, _ ____- MASCOTTE PH@NIX, os WABASH, §- CAMEO, AND OTHERS. — ie - [Por Quotations address a e JULIUS A. J. FRIEDRICH, se The ARCTIC BAKING POWDER has now stood the ‘ 7 a Manufacturers of the following well-known Brands « : MANUBACRURING. 60. LTheStaadard of Excellence : a The Weber Stands Unrvaed, ® ‘MOTTLED GERMAN, ©. rs partisan to condone your : I ‘am “not ics ule to vern nt taxes levied upon tobac- | co and whisky (although this has had and till has its incongruities and inconsis- es) but to the thousand and one petty anoyances, absurdities and indignities that | / Garecterized the enforcement of the sys- tem ‘until ‘@ very recent period. ’ When a eoretnaias instituted “by the people and for the people” puts.upon its statute books laws that invest a petty official with powers superior to the henchmen of an European severeign; when without legal process your _ books, papers and premises can be taken _ «possession of by a department SPYs when a . little defect in memory transforms you from a reputable citizen into a criminal; when it rests with an ignorant and unprincipled unintentional omission or drag you into 4 money-evapor- - ating lawsuit, and when, on such occasions, | you are frequently called upon to choose “between sinKing your manhood by resorting to bribery, or sinking your hard-earned dol- lars by a tedious. litigation, you might, as ' far as your personal rights are concerned, ~ about as well be a subject of the Czar of all the Russias as an infinitesimal portion of the Great American Republic. *& * * * * _ Happily, some of the most obnoxious features of our revenue laws have been re- pealed and the government spy now rarely invades our rural communities. Another encouraging *‘sign of our times” is that the small revenue official, in the language of _ Josh Billings, no longer considers it neces- |. sary to weigh himselt on the hay geales. His semi-occasional visits don’t awaken a fraction of the doubt and. anxiety that they once produced, and, while we still carefully - attend to the prescribed duty of destroying stamps and obliterating gauge marks, we don’t injure our eye-sight so much by keep- ing one optic on the package and the other in the direction,from which a department spy might materialize. a * * * * These remarks are suggested by the re- cent visit of a gentlemanly ,young fellow, who introduced himself as am internal reve- nue ‘agent and requested permission to in- spect sundry stamped and unstamped pack- ages in my possession, This prefunctory duty quickly and satisfactorily performed, _a short but pleasant conversation revealed the new and singular facts that he reeog- nized the right of the dealer to the civil treatment of officials and that he didn’t imagine for a moment that. a large propor- tion of the machinery of the government rested on his shoulders. Somewhat different were the- actions of an agent who visited me a year or two pre- vious. I was seated at my desk, when the front door was thrown violently open and a stranger walked hurriedly in and, opening my cigar case, began examining its con- tents. An inquiry regarding his right of indulging in this free and easy proceeding elicited no reply, and he began prowling around the shelves and under the counter. « Somewhat doubting my personal ability to fire him from the premises, I went to the door to summon an athletic assistant, when my visitor unbent sufficiently to explain that he was employed: by Uncle Samuel to. see that the revenue laws were rigidly obeyed, and, after apparently satisfying himself, he left as abruptly as he came, without a word of approval, disap proval or a apology. é * * x * ee ‘Some years ago, just before the first of May, I bought out my partner’s interest in the business and, of course, took my special tax receipt : my own name. The sign of the old firm remained over the door for some months. One day, I observed a party attentively studying this sign and comparing with a small pass book. At last, he entered - the store and exclaimed sharply and almost insolently:; = = >: **Who runs this establishment?” Igave him my name. “By what right, sir, do you do business i in one nae and exhibit a sign with another?” By. what right do you make yourself 80. offensively impertinent?” SPE let: you" "know! Vil show. you, sir! . Pm a deputy revenue collector!” ‘The young mau was evidently ‘‘fresh” e and, ee hana in ae of a nice 3 tae have De ia poets in’ listen- ing to “Mr. Ford’s theory regarding its en- fercement. - “When not one man in a dozen outside of - ‘those receiving fixed salaries or having a fixed income from rents or invest- ments, can satisfy himself regarding the re- sult of his labor and speculations of a year, it would be interesting to know how the government agent could determine, in a manner satisfactory to the.treasury and the befogged individual himself, anything like the exact financial status of the latter. I will call to mind, say, a half-dozen par- ties who would, under favorable circum- stances, come within the provisfons of Mr. Ford’s bill and I will imagine their answers to the question, ‘“‘What. was your income the past year?” ‘If my Chicago wheat options turn out favorably, I shall make, probably, five thous- and, but I am liable to lose twice that amount.” : “If Grand Rapids real estate advances, as I anticipate, it will be something handsome; if it remains in stato quo, I haven’t made a dollar.” “If may lawsuit results as I hope and ex- pect, I shall be a few thousands ahead; at resent, I can’t oe. answer the Faery.” I will omit the presumed replies of the others, as they would, ee be of a similar nature. || garmakers. ° The groduet f Sue Working Ci- Established Sept. 1, 1886, on the. Co-operative Blan by members of L. A. 6374, K. of L. Smokers and Friends of Labor,. ta It 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 striet- ly five and ten cent goods. For further partic- ulars, terms, prices, references, « te., address W. E. KRUM & CO., Wernersville, Berks Fon Pennsylvania. MAGIC COFFEE ROASTER The most practical , hand Roaster in the , world. Thousandsin use—giving satisfac- tion. They are simple durable and econom- ical. No _ grocer should be without one. Roasts coffee | and pea-nuts to per | fection. Send for circulars. Robt. §. West, '150 Long St., Cleveland, wie J. E. FELDNER & CO., CUSTOM SHIRT MAKERS, AND DEALERS IN Men’s Furnishing Goods. NO. 2 PEARL ST., - GRAND RAPIDS . Prompt Attention to Mail Orders. Telephone 891. : REEDER, PALMER & CO, Wholesale Boots and Shoes. STATE: AGENTS FOR LYCOMING RUBBER CO,, aad Pearl St., Grand Rapids, Mic TELEPHONE NO. 998. PEREINS & HESS DEALERS IN Hides, Furs, Wool & Tallow, NOS. 122 and 124 LOUIS STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, WE CARRY A STOCK OF CAKE TALLOW FOR MILL USE. ‘Stock Yards and Packing Hous Grandville Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich. “ALE KINDS OF FIELD SEEDS A SPECI | ol If you are in Market to Buy or Sell Clover Seed, Benet toes, will be pleased to hear from you. ~ 6 28, 30 & 32 Ottawa Street, C. G BUNTING. BUN TING oe DAVIS, Cc. L. DAVIS. Commission Merchants. Specialties: Apples and Potatoes in Car Lots. 20 and 22 OTTAWA ST., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. SURYISS DUNTON BANDA ROOFERS ~ Grand Rapids, Mich. JON PVA MOCHA» J RIO OF FEE WOOLSoN SPICE CO: KANSAS CITY-9 TOLEDO-OHIO. Wo 301 MERCHANTS! Oo >0F FEE LSON SPICE C°- JAVA Jnl 0 MocHA Jixic COFFEE Woolson SPICE CO. TOLEDO-OH!O. HA; TOLEDO-OHIO, ie Your SALES AND PROFITS BY HAN DLING 2 LION COPE EE. IT GIVES ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION ‘TO Consumers, and is, Consequently, a Quick and Easy Seller, Lion Coffee has more actual Merit than an any Roasted Coffee sold at the price either in Packages or in Bulk all over the State of Michigan and elsewhere who are not already handling Lion are urged to oa it a trial onWe cheerfully answer all communications regarding prices, etc. Convenient shipping depots established at all quick delivery. For sale by all the wholesale trade everywhere. Mon L. WINTERNITZ, Resident Agent, prominent cities, sec ufactured by the Woolson Spice Co., Toledo, Ohio. Grand Rapids, Mich. DULKLEY, LEMON & ff Wholesale Grocers, IMPORTERS OF Teas, Lemons and. Foreign Fruits SOLE AGENTS FOR “Acme”. Herkimer Co. Cheese, Lautz Bros. Soaps and Niagara Starch. Send for Cigar Catalogue and ask for Special Inside Prices on anything in,our line. MICHIGAN CIGAR OO, _ CC GCG.” The Most Popular 10c cigar, and “YUM YUM,” The Best Selling 5c Cigar in the Market. Send for trial order. BIG RAPIDS, MICE. een] ae Nye If so, send for Catalogue and Price-List to HBYM AN &y, CO., 63 and 65 Canal St, Grand Rapids. RINDGE, BERTSCH & CO. MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES. AGENTS FOR THE > BOSTON RUBBER SHOE CO. 14 and 16 Pearl Street, Grand Rapids, Mick ISING SUN BUGKWHEAY. Se Guaranteed Absolutely. Pure. ORDERS FROM RETAIL TRADE SOLICITED. Newnyco Rouuer ‘Mus, Ss Mich, Kan Newaygo, -< WM. SEARS & CO. ~ Cracker Manufacturers, Awcrtn for AMBOY CHEESE: 87, 89 & 41 Kent Street. Grand Rapids, Mohn. | “Now, John, don’t fail to |: get some of the DINGMAN | SOAP. Sister Clara writes | that it is the best in the ll world for washing clothes ii and all house - cleaning — FOR SALE BY Wholesale Agents, a | GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. A “ Apples, Potatoes GEO. E. HOWES, C. N. RAPP, Manager, JOBBER IN_ Onions. s ‘HESTER &z FOX, a Manufacturers’ Agents for RV ann GRIST MILL nee me Send for. 1 oe » Prees. . ; "INDIANAPOLIS, fy ‘0 RKS MANUFACTURER dealing « out goods accord- or the waut, real or imagi- It entirely divests intangible element which ma desirable aid to the customer nent compounded | of éxperience, and skillin his calling.. For the may not himself know whatihe ly wants, or may not want that which | ily best for himself or his pocket.. To such a platform is not only to deprive the customer of ‘the services of his merchant asan expert, but also to strip the merchant self of the very qualities which have ributed so largely to his ‘success, and eall the members of the calling upon she. oo level. of. ee But this is of Picrinchants. k Ce and expert- is business, his honesty and his. B to help us in obtaining the best pos- ble results for our expenditure, not only seeming and temperary,. but in perma- nent and actual results. And we expect to ‘pay, and do pay for this part of our pur- chases, otherwise we would neglect the ‘dealer of lopg experience and high. charac- , and trade with his more plausible but ; scrupulous competitor. ain it might be argued that the lowest- goods are not always the cheapest, in : the best sense of that word, nor, indeed, _ the most economical. Nobody knows this better than the skilled merchant, but Mr. » Stowe’s teaching would close his mouth ef- * Gectually. Would it be remarkable under ‘these circumstances, if the customer, having _ been injured through his own ignorance or lack of judgment, should lay part of the - blame upon the dealer? And would not an antagonism thus speedily arise, which could - do the customer-no good and might do the - merchant great harm? Let it once be un- . derstood that a merchant was selfishly de- 2. voted to his own interests alone, and regard- _ tess of those of his customer, and his career could hardly outlive a twelve-month. . - But even if this plan were adopted and the customer thrown entirely on his own knowledge and resources, its practical work- ' ing would prove quite a different thing from theory. As human nature is now consti- . tuted, there are dealers here and there who, in the face of the strong public sentiment against adulterations, sell without notice ~ the mixture of pepper and burnt crackers _ forthe pure article, and the compound of _ peas, beans and chicory for the coffee they ‘go poorly represent. Sweep away this re- striction of public sentiment, and how long - would even the better class: of dealérs take -. the pains to explain to their customers the exact proportion of adulterant to be found in each article of cheapened food?- How Kong before the shrewd and unscrupulous jobber, himself cheated and hoodwinked by . the equally shrewd and unscrupulous man- _mfacturer would twist even the honest re- ase into such a tangle that he could no jonger be. honest it he tried? No, Bro. - Stowe, ‘such @ system might do for Grand §,. where the people are largely in a ‘state’ of nature, and where the selling of one article. for -another and a better is wholly - unknown, but it would be a bad kind of a — system to turn loose ER the wicked world atlarge, < oy [To be: misrepresented by an enemy is Dad enough, but to: be misunderstood and misquoted by a friend is worse yet. Tue i, ‘TRADESMAN will endeavor to set the Busi- mess World aright soon by a specific answer ‘to the conclusions above quoted.—Ep.) i —_—__ > -2 Raising a Fund for the Worthy Poor. rom the Charlotte Republican. “The monthly meeting of the Charlotte q ness Men’s Association was held in nel hall. Monday evening, and several ters of importance discussed. The As- azociation, among other commendable things, os undoubted destitution existing ry parts ofthe city, has taken in hand k of raising a substantial fund to be’ ‘alleviating the distress so far. as . A fund of $105 for this purpose rted as already subscribed and the sarcely begun. It is hoped to make} um much larger before the work of dis- ng on ds. ee Cc. - Baxter, a The wean hat we tokethior wove, _ The same‘your brow did carry, When evening found us at the grove, : "Twere sweet indeed, My Mary. : : But not as were the plights of love,’ Neath skies so soft and starry, Naught then in earth, or sphere above, Compared with thee, My Mary, ‘ “rn not forget, I nevercan, The eve you said you’d marry, And named the jaunty traveling man for whom you shook me, Mary. ~~ MJ. WRISLEY. a Gripsack Brigade. E. L. Johns, late of Mt. Pleasant, is now ‘on the road for Feldner & Co. A. F. Peake, State agent for DeLand & Co., of Fairport, N. Y., was in town Sat- urday. _A. D. Estabrook, traveling representative for the Powers & Walker Casket Co., is now devastating the Upper Peninsula. D. E. McVean, late with Bulkley, Lemon & Hoops, has engaged to travel for Haw- kins & Perry, taking the same territory formerly covered by H. L. Toles. Geo. Alden, formerly on the road for Fos- ter, Stevens & Co., but for the past four years engaged in the retail hardware busi- ness'on West Bridge street in company with his brother, has engaged to travel for Brown & Sehiler. F. W. Parsons, who. has ieeccn the Wilson & McCallay Tobacco Co. in this State for two years past, has been assigned the Indiana territory in addition, compell- ing him to maintain offices at both Chicago and Detroit. Jas. A. Grookston, who has probably a larger collection of old curiosities than any other man in Michigan, is rejoicing over the. receipt of two valuable: additions to his col- lection in the shape of copies of the Courier of New Hampshire for May 17, 1800, and the Mirror, of Concord, N. H., for Nov. 7, 1794. Aaron B. Gates, for the past cece years traveling representative for Morris H. Treusch, was married at Charlevoix last Thursday evening to Miss Anna Bell, daughter of John Bell, the grocer. The happy couple will make their homeat Rock- ford. Mrs. Gates is accompanying her hus- band on his trip down the C. & W. M. this week. Z picts Purely Personal. Ed. Williams has removed to this city from Hart and taken a position in the gro- cery store of his brother, C. E. Williams, on Plainfield avenue. W. T. Lamoreaux, who was called to Vermont by the serious illness of his wife, telegraphs that she is no better and that his return home is as yet a matter of conjecture. Dr. Henry Lever, the Newaygo druggist, was in town last week von his way to the Grand Encampment, I. O. O. F., which was held at Battle Creek Wednesday and Thursday. John Shirts, who left Grand Rapids two years ago to assume the management of the Eaton & Christensen Cigar Co., at Lincoln, Neb., has returned home: and resumed his old position with Eaton & Christenson, Agts. a The Only Line That Gets There. It has been well said by a distinguished writer that ‘the Michigan Central is the only ‘Niagara Falls Route’ in the country.” It is the only railroad that runs directly by the falls and stops its trains at a point from which all parts of the falls and the rapids are in full view. From this point, called Falls View, the scene from the Mich- igan Central train, whether in its summer setting of emerald or its winter setting of crystal, is one of unexampled grandeur and sublimity. As itis on the direct route to’ New York, Boston and New England, no east-bound traveler should fail to take ad-. vantage of it. zh far Spice Company, Acme, % ®cans,3 doz.... 5 Mee 4% Db a 2% pice 1 No. 2 Carpet......52... 5-6 | Cherries, red standard. 2 GTBPES 2.2. nse eee ewe ne + epeaipserion. oes 2 kab au tease : Whortleberries............. Beans, Bering tess, E 6 g Sere: 1 st wena pet 12 Victorian, 1. Db al 2 doz. 2 Diamond, Arctic, oP D cans, % doz: Absolute, 1 Db cans, ‘Socans in case spread 8 % D,/ cans, 6 doz in Telfer 8% T.cans, 3 naa in PRRER UN SARSSASRS SSSSUS Arctic, 4 OZ...... 3 gross Arctic, 8 OZ...........5.-. Arctic 16.0Z............-.. Arctie No. 1 pepper box. Arctic No. 2 : ee Arctic No.3 ‘“ ms BROOMS. No:2 Hurl.: osc. or No. 1 Hurl......... ai weniwst wer fou No.1 Carpet. ................ Parlor Gem ................ Common Whisk ........... % Fancy Whisk DH lee ca siiecs oe Warehouse ................ CHOCOLATE. Runkle Bros’ .. Vien. Sweet Premium.. Hom-Cocoa a Breakfast. . oe COCOANUT zi chepps, eh Cae Sera ance and \%s.. “* ce ae mee ee is in tin pails.... ee GO GO bed hs OO 00 BS BS DO “ oe ose oe % Maltby’ 8, - gine gs cries wie ee a and %8........24 - es Peo a ak Manhattan, pails........... 20 PCCVIOSR os os 5 Gace hea ce 18 Bulk, pails or barrels. 16@18 COFFEE—GREEN. Mocha. ...........0000.-20@Q29 Mandaling............... -25Q55 OG Davai cots ose e ces ae DAVEY chee cto Maricabo............. ah ee Costi Rica............. --21@22 Mexican....... pigeons 221@22 Santos......... ceces ce eel Qe Kio, fancy.. .-21@22 Rio, prime... Be Lae 19@20 Rio, common......... .18@19 To. ascertain cost of roasted coffee, add 4c per b. for roast- ing and 15 per cent. for shrink- age. COFFEES— PACKAGE, - lbs 60 bs 100 bs TAOR oo a se 2244 Lion, in cab.. 23% Dilworth’s.... = Magnolia.. Honey Bee.. "725% an 2334 ACME......... wah 2246 22 German ...... 33 German, bins. Arbuckle’ s Ariosa Avorica McLaughlin’s XXXX COFFEES—SPECIAL BRANDS. Bell-Conrad Plan. Java....31 Mocha..32 Javoka 29 Imper. .27 Banner.25 Mex,....19 Arbuckle’s Avorica. .... .20 * Quaker Cy.. .-2h ** Best Rio..... eens ‘6s ~=Prime Maricabo. . .238% Thompson & Co.’ 8 Hon. 8..23% Acme... .22 CORDAGE. 60 foot Jute..... ...... %2 foot Jute . : 49Foot Cotton.:........ ] 50 foot Cotton............... 16 60 foot Cotton..:........ Hi “1% 42 foot Cotton.............. -2 00 CRACKERS. Kenosha Butter.............. 7 Seymour Butter.......... 0% Butter. 2. socs. eS. es De Family. Butter.. Fancy Butter...... ee Butter Biscuit.. Fancy Oyster...... wuss laceD CANNED FISH. Clams, 1 i, Little Neck....1 35 Clam Chowder, 3b 215 Cove Oysters, 1 D stand...1 00 Cove Oysters,-2 b rane 1 7% Lobsters, 1 picnic. ......1 75 Lobsters, 2 bb, oes Sunes 3 65 Lobsters, 1b star:........:1 90 Lobsters. 2% star.......... 2 90 Mackerel in Tomato Sauce4 00 Mackerel, 1% stand........ 1 45 Mackerel, 2b stand........ 3 60 Mackerel,3 b in Mustard..4 C0 Mackerel, 3 b soused...... Salmon, 1 tb Columbia......2 104 Salmon, 2 b a 3 50 Salmon, 1b Sacramento. a 90 Salmon, 2 b «02 5 Sardines, domestic 4s. ... 7 Sardines, domestic %s.. ae ardines, Mustard %s.. Sardines, imported 448. BO18 Sardines, spiced, %s.....10@12 Trout. 3 ib brook......... CANNED FRUITS. Been , gallons, stand.. kberries, stand.. mk Cherries, pitted...... 1 8@ Damsons......... .. .1 25@ Egg Plums, stand.......... Gooseberries.........:..--..1 — OROR sees al Peaches, all yellow, stand .2 Peaches, seconds.......... Peaches, pie..........1 6C@1 PORTS oe asian cade e thease ‘ Pineapples,........... 1 40@2 UITICOB, 5 soe cee e ne ever ees al spberries, extra... he TOs ices ose 1 1 1% : Dissent if VEGETABLES. | ‘ abated alate ‘Tapioca, f’kor p’rl.. @ os Seeseueeuseens tests eel. ee =. on or yet ‘Erench nh, Turkey, new.. ‘Raisins, Dehesia.. a ae 60 Raisins, London. Raisins, California ook Raisins, Loost Rerbeniaid’ .210 Raisins, Loose California..1 90 Raisins, Ondaras, 28s. 8%@ 8% Raisins, Sultanas....:. ..... Raisins, Valencias......... 7 ins, Imperials..........3 15 | Nj Cod, whol ae “U@5- Whole... 60.0. Cod, boneless: ce 1% Halibut.............02.! oe Herring, round, % bbl. 3 3 0b Herring, round, % bbl. 150 Herring, Holland, bbis. 10 00 Herring, Holland, kegs nee Herring, Scaled........ he a sh’ r, No. 1, * bbl.. “No.2, % bbis.. Trout, is a ee Gh said TB 5 Rats cas : White, No. % bbls........7 White, No. 1, 12 tb kits..... 1 White, No. 1, 10 ® kits..... 1 White, Maly, 7 ‘shag eee 3 an FLAVORING ssn er Jennings’ Lemon. Vanilla. D. Ne OZ....0# aon 8 4 1 66 w SSR 2 Ce cS 02 a Oe SkRSSsS ‘ 7 3 ‘pint, r’ nd. “4 60 .9 00 No. 3 panel... 110 N 75 0. 8 No.10 “22.4 25 FARTNACEOUS GOODS. Farina, 100 lb. kegs......... C4 Hominy, @# bbl 4 Macaroni, dom 12 Ib. oot “*-- iwported... Pearl Barley...:.... .é 3M 4 Peas, Green.......... @1 40 Peas, Split............ @ 38% Sago, German........ @ e 2, ~ > ce Wheat, cracked...... @ 6 Vermicelli, import. ..10 Oita - domestic... MATCHES. - No. 8, square........ 95 - No 9, square, 3 gro... 110 - No. 200, parlor....... 1 65 . No. 3v0, parlor...... 215 . No. 7, round......... 1 40 Richardson’s No. 8 sq..... oa: 00 Richardson’s No.9 sq......1 50 Richardson’s No. 7%, rnd. .1 00 Richardson’s No.7 rnd..1 50 Woodbine, 300.............. 115 MOLASSES. Black Strap.............. L7@18 Cuba Baking............. 225 Porto Rico................ New Orleans, good...... 338@40 New Orleans, choice.... New Orleans, fancy..... 5 ¥, bbls. Jc extra OIL. Michigan Test......... .... ee Water White............... 11% OATMEAL Barrels ois cove a oe 6 25 Half barrels................ 3 25 CABOS) 2. use sees Pe cea os os OATS—ROLLED. Sg Half barrels ...... .....-... GBSCS ose erences eee ce PICKLES. Medium. Siam SoU Vinee wales DO See Small, 11 0) Sepa eerpen ameea rants re 00 4% bbl...... alec ehelece 4 60 RICE. Choice Carolina......... yo ao Prime Carolina........... Good Garolina.............. 5% Good Louisiana........ .... 5% SALERATUS. DeLand’s pure.............. 5% Cap Sheaf......... ......06 ae 44¢c less ae 2 et lots. 60 Pocket, F ? D. Pa ae 3 2 00 QE POCO oo c ols sci esos: oe 1 90 100 3 b pockets. . sanece ao Saginaw or Manistee. eye 95 Ashton, bu. bags........... 80 Ashton,4 bu. bags.......... 276 Higgins’ bu. bags.......... 75 American, % bu. bags....., 20 Rock, bushels.............. 25 Warsaw, bu. bags.......... 40 66 % oe 20 London Relish, 2 doz... .. .2 50 SOAP. Dingman, 100 bars.......... 4 00 Don’t aH BEDOBER. 2 475 DORON iia) seed whoa 3 id Queen Anno 400 German Family............ 2 SPICES—WHOLE. Allspice ...... Desig Wish aloes 8% Cassia, China in mats...... 8% Batavia in bund....12 ** Saigon in rolls..... 40 Cloves, Amboyna.......... 30 . Zanzibar..........- 29. Mace Batavia............... 89 Nutmegs, Faney .. 66.2525 1D No, Cosel 66 No. 2 Pepper, Singapore, black..18 white.28 Ty 20 SPICES—GROUND—IN BULK. Alispice........ vioasla's 2 Cerelt Batavia See ahodeS and Saigon. 25 SORA ON Ss hs Sass 2 Cloves, Amboyna...... ds “35 Zanzibar........ «..33 sees 5 Mis. ek * Jamaica. oe Mace Batavia............... 85 Mustard, English.. 20 and Trie.22 4 Tiesto: ST ggieisia aus Nutmegs, No. 2 | Pepper, irecctaat black. . white.. a Cayenne.......... Absolute Penner, Cinnamon — » Allspice Cloves Ginger ' Mustard - STARCH, Kingsford’s bes Gloss, i ba pkgs...... bb boxes..... cre mas - sb “be wesc ceoeee “ Pure 1B KOS ieee teas Corn, 1 B DAB one =~ oy UGARS.. : ai | "3 to | Ste 40 Ginger, aren Meron pan Be } Coe Te. ‘Fresh beef | Hogs. TOBACCOS—PLUG. ; Spear p Head........ : ie qi cee. ease Blue Blazes..:............. - Olippe Scalping’ Knife.. Pa BAAR 8. ae ee age WAX boss 204s Merry War......... iy es Jolly Maro... Sigs Live & Let Live. ee ee ‘BT PONOR ke cccisccblasshesens 40 Tee Sues cide tedig tiereabe re ER ips See anes 30 o Honesty. oa pie pees 43 Corner Stoné................. 39 Clipper...... pa ae 35@3T Zand 2...... ea eae | 25@32 TOBACCOS—FINE CUT. Sweet Pippin....... Five and Seven......... Hiawatha............... wees Sweet Cuba oso. .05. eee. 45 Rape ey Caper -+ ++ +3 cete'e ane Oe Sweet Russet Beles Woe wauety oe 45 THIStIO: 2c es. ihe sea oe Oke Florida......... TOBACCOS—SMOKING. Rob Rav. o.oo se Peerless........+...... chews "128 Uncle Sam... heen « .30 TEAS. Japan ordinary..... ....18@20 Japan fair to good.......25@30 Japan fine........,.......35@45 Japan dust........ seas es -12Q20 Young Hyson............ ee Gunpowder............... Oolong...... Re SS@EEGUNOTS CONBOL 8 ee, ve eee . 20Q30 VINEGAR. 10 MISCELLANEOUS. ee Brick imported ..... -90 do cence Soe ae 76 Burners, No. 0 65 do Nol do No.2 Cocoa Shells, bulk.....22.2: Condensed Milk, Eagle....7 50 Cream Tartar.............. 25 Candles, Star............... 9% Candles, Hotel. aa ee oasis 10% Camphor, 02., 2 boxes. ..35 Extract Coffee, V. C...... :80 do F Fire Crackers, per box....1.20 Gum, Rubber 100 lumps.. 3) Gum, Rubber 200 lumps...3d Gum, Spruce............... 30 Jelly, in 30 i pails... .5 @ 5% Powder, Keg.............. 5 50 Eoeter M6 WOR occ ft - sag Sonne. 30 gals........ a 00 CANDY. ERUITS and NUTS. Putnam & Brooss quote as follows: STICK. Standard, 25 i boxes....... 8% Twist, do ¢ Cut Loaf do MIXED. Royal, 25 b pails Ua 8K%@B 9 Royal), 200 MDDIS. 0552. oes 84% Extra, 25 fh pails........... 10 Extra, 200 bbis........... 9 French Cream, 25 b pails. ri Cut loaf, 25 ib cases........ 1 Broken, "95. fd pails......... 19 Broken. 200 ib bbis......... 9 FANCY—IN 5 ib BOXES. Lemon Drops................ 13 Sour Dropais,..-4-65.5..6.--- 44. Peppermint - Drops. peas Se codd Chocolate Drops:............ 14 HM Chocolate Drops....... 18 Gam Drops ..... 0.361 s 1) Licorice Drops........... eS AB Licorice Drops.. ahs Vs Lozenges, plain.............. 14 Lozenges, printed........... 2 tmperials fee terol. oo MOttOCS)) a4 ky sae eek ees oe ib Cream Baro. 06. 6. 86 ee é Molasses Bar...... Ah ce ese es i Carantels se) oes sk ey Hand Made Creams.......... Plain Creams. 33) 2:2..36...-- Decorated Creams....... ...26 String Rock, 2.2... es. ost ke Burnt Almonds............ FANCY—IN BULK. Lozenges, plain in pails...12 Lozenges, plain in bbis....11 Lozenges, printed in pails. 12% Lozenges, printed in bbis. 1% Chocolate Drops, in pails..12% Gum Drops in pails....... 6% Gum Drops, in bbls........ 5% Moss Drops, in pails.......10 Moss Drops, in bbis........ 9 Sour Drops, in sees . 12 Imperials, in pails........ ae Tmperials in bbis...... -. i FRUITS. Bananas .............- 1 75@2 50 Oranges, choice ..... 3 WK@3 50 Oranges, Florida..... 3 LO0@4 50 Oranges, Messina.. @3 00 Oranges, OO.......... 3 00@3 25 Oranges, Imperials..3 75@4 00 Oranges Valencia ca.5 50@6 00 Lemons, choice...... : 50@3 75 Lemons, fancy....... 3 75@4 00 Figs, layers, new..... i . Figs, Bags, 50. tb Dates, frails do...... Bing Dates, 4 do do...... 8 8% Dates, Fard 10 bh box # b’.. Dates, Fard 50 i box # D.. Dates, FORE ee oe 3 ry by N Almonds, ianiona ie Vaca...... 16 16% Re California on Bvagis: soc ce. coe ' 9144@10 Filberts, Sicily....... @u Walnuts, Grenoble..!4 @ui% ae Sicily...... 12 s$ French.. @1l1. Pecans, Texas, H. Pp: Cocoanuts, # 100..... PEANUTS. Prime Red, raw # ib Choice do do Fancy H.P. do do Choice White, Va.do Fancy HP,. Va d H.P. Va OYSTERS AND FISH. ¥F. J. Dettenthaler quotes as follows: OYSTERS. Fairhaven Counts pee ohne 35 SOlOCtS 24k ech ce 3 se 2 Anchors ........... eivcie ees 20 Standards 18 VOTILER oe a's vis wee Bb Standards per gal.......... i i Selects, per gal............ Counts, in bulk, per. ” mane o 20 shell 80 Dasa pike. baat i 8] Seah a se teas vp eens ace dU | Whitedieh. a iphars FRESH MEATS, John Mobrhard quotes, selling prices, as ee. ares 4 @ 6% 6% see ancens elix ..... 115° | Clear onl Boston clear, chore cu Clear back, 8 hort cut... ME eg esesce SMOKED MEATS—CANVASSED OR PLAIN. © Bane. perenne OB eee ce eru cece eh IDSs ee veces cs Ue TB to Wee oo LLh pienie (ee ee eal dea ewe a - est boneless. Hee Ube sane cess aes st sé Shoulders.............0000000000 Sas eee 8 Breakfast Bacon, boneless...........4.....11 Dried Beef, CREB oor ee eras cabs ecules: 844 ham PRICCR yo ci ,. 10 DRY SALT MEATS. Long Clears, hea ay euee is a eee A eee .. 8% MNOKCOS 666665 5 os ‘, 80 and 50 Tubs........ = LARD IN TIN PAILS. 3b Pails, 20 in a case.. 5 ib Pails, 12 in a case, SEER EN 10b Pails, OI BCASE oe eee. 20 } Pails, 4 pailsin Case....-:......... BEEF IN BARRELS. Extra Mess, warranted 200 Ibs.............. Extra Mess. Chicago Packing ‘© Kansas City Packing Eee se Plate .. Sip seidnacsetnee vs eveud Gamescs. Extra Plate. sic s ieifein sate Oaee dus econ sels a Boneless, rump BUUESH cola a CUT 10 s Kan Cit ty pkd.. neh ty % ‘bb 1. SAUSAGE—FRESH AND SMOKED. Pork Sausage............. Sua eteey ae neee %% Ham Sausage............ esa emedeme een we. aay! Tongue Sausage............ seeevas Deets 9 Frankfort Sausage..........0.ccececcce cees 8 Blood Sausage...........0.....0.005 anisialaie ete 6 Bologna, straight.........0.0...... are 6 Bologna, thick.. ee sawenens «fuslauess GO Hoad Cheese... 8 6 PIGS’ FEET. In half barrels................ se@edecieccces 8 DU In quarter barrels alee neuen! oesncat ee 215 TRIPE. En Bho. corde ee es 3 00 TPAD i eee ee ee ee 1% PONG ce ee Ge aNd law a eucce ced 85 FRESH MEATS.: The W. Steele Packing & Provision Co. quotes as follows: Fresh Beef....... WO nS ae be ors ac G@ 6% Dressed Hogs. s. 6 aes 63% POrR OMB Cer: ce cools a eee, Meet loins. ee es Beet ring, foe on a ROPE MIDS cies oe es ey Pork: Sausage. ooo... ccs de, Bologna os. ee sites aia. 3 6 Frankfort sausage. i SUMMErF SAUSAGE... .... 6... eee ee ce eee Blood, liver and head sausage........ 5 HIDES, PELTS AND FURS. Perkins & Hess Pay follows: ES. Green ....8 bh 4%@ 5 "Cait skins, green Part cured... 6 @ 6%| orcured....6 @7 Fullcured.... 7 @ Deacon skin, Dry hides and # piece..... 10 @25 KIpS 323. 225 6 OL. Fine washed # b 1820] Coarse washed. . .20@22 Medium.......... 20@23| Unwashed........ 12@16 FURS. No. 1 No.2 No.3 No. 4 15 60 700 400 50 Seer cece es cc ess Pee cc ccessonces 6s oe sous sees a @SOSEOOOSS Pibhers: i506. oo sy % 00 g hi7 sD. Ga ee ae 4 00 Mink, Large Dark...... 40 = Small Pale....... 25 Martins. 2.0 cess so 8 1 00 SPRING WINTER FALL KITS Musrats 2. 2.60662, it 8@4 01 OM6r os leo ess 6 00 4 00 1 00 Raccoon, Large...... 75 50 20 s Small....... a Skunk Gusta: Wolfe oe. ae 3 ae 1 00 Deer Skins, dry, a Coats, per | Vb uses oe af a Short Grey, Long ‘* MISCELLANEOUS. Sheep pelts, short shearing....... .. 5@' Sheep pelts, old wool estimated...... @23 Mallow) oes hse eed . 8%@ 4 Grease butter... 5@ 8 GHRSONDP, 2000s. sey ee -1 60341 76 be oe WOODENWARE, Curtiss & Dunton quote as follows: Standard Tubs, No. 1.........0 0... eee eee eee 6 00 Standard Tubs, No. 2 ugeii swe acaes Gabrees 5 00 Standard Tubs, NOsde. 30655 Oe HEE etree toate penth 4 (0 Standard Pails, twohoop............. : Standard Pails, three hoop......... Pails, ground wood Maple Bowls, assorted sizes. . Butter Pails, ashi. fool ee Butter Ladles... f Butter Spades........... Seu eee a sca tke chau S ee RoOUMe Ping: coe oh ee Z Potato Mashers. io. 600, cc ba: Clothes Pounders......... Misoduts (leis cae at 2 25 Clothes Ping. (02 ibu ora ie Sia, 60 Mop, SUCKS ooo se ope 1 00 Washboards, single.............0 ccc ce cence 1 7% Washboards, double..........0... 0 cece eee 2 BA Washbourds, Northern: Queen............ a2 45 BASKETS. Diamond: Market. 2. .6.6600 600 0 ise ee oe kes 46 Bushel, narrow band, No. 1................. 1 50 Bushel, narrow band, No.2...............5. 1 Bushel, WIGG DANG ols edb eas ® 1 %5 Clothes, splint, No. 50 Clothes, splint, 2d Clothes, splint, Clothes, willow N0.8.......... 00... c ce cee es 6 00 Clothes, willow No. 2.. 20... 0... ce cece ee eee 6 50 Clothes, willow No.1......... CU Gals 7 50 Water Tight, (acme) pe Saw ue oes 3% Me DU eae 2 8 PRODUCK MARBET. Apples—$2.50@$3 per bbl. Beets—In good supply at 40e per bu. Bean—Hand-picked mediums are very scarce, readily commanding $2.30@$2.50 per bu. Butter—Jobbers pay 18@20c for choice dairy and sell at 220@22c. Grease butter is slow sale at 8c. Butterine—Creamery, léc for solid packed and lic for rolls. Dairy. 18%c for solid packed and 14%c for rolls. Extra creamery 20c for solid packed and 2Ic for rolls. Cabbages—Si@$1.25 per doz., according to size. Very scarce. Carrots—30@35e per bu. ‘Celery—25 # doz. Poor in quality. Cheese—Jobbers are holding their stocks at ‘@13%e. Cider—10e per gal. Cooperage—Pork ‘parrels, $1.25; apple bar- rels, 25c. Cranbe’ ries—-Wisconsin Bell and Bugle are. in good demand at $3.75 per box or $11 ‘per bbl. Dried Apples—Jobbers hold sun-dried at 614¢ and evaporated at 84c. Eggs—Jobbers hold fresh at 20e. and limed. .} and Meickied stock at. l7c. Honey—Iin plentiful supply at 15@16éc. Hay—Baled is moderately active at $14 per ton in twoand five ton lots and $13 in car lots. - Onions— Home grown,. 80c. per bu. Pop Corn—24ec # Bb, Potatoes—Buyers are paying T5@800 per ‘bu. gar oe at 90c. rnips—20@25e per bu. GRAINS AND MILLING PRODUCTS. Wheat—City millers pay 80c for Lancaster nae 80. a uae and Clawson. | hee te! dag ‘the best market in the West. # r-This soap may be used in ANY WAY and for ANY PURPOSE that any other is used, and will be found to aoae all in cleans- ing qualities, but if you will FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. which are plain and simple much rubbing, and oe eae much iabor and wear of clothes, will be suved. The peculiar property possessed by our soap is that of loosening and Separating the dirt without injuring the fabric, instead of eating up the dirt and thereby rotting the cloth. Ask your wholesale grocer about our SPEC- IAL OFFER, {t makes retail profit very sat- isfactory. bentral City Soap Co, JACKSON, MICH, AND OYSTERS. Packing and Warehouse, Office, 117 Monroe St.. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 37 North Division Street. INCREASE YOUR TRADE BY SELLING Composed Ge Guatemala, African and Mexican Javas, Santos, Maracaibo and Kio selected with especiz] reference to their fine drinking qualities. The most popular brand of Blended Coffee in the market... Sold only in 50 lb. Cans and 1 Ib. packages, 30, 60 and 100 lb. Cases. Mail Orders Solicited by the pro- prietors. H. THOMPSON & 60, BEE SPICE MILLS, 59 Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich. Importers an@ jobbers of finé Teas, Coffees, Spices, Etc.. Baking Powder Mfrs., Coffee Roasters, Spice Grinders. ESTABLISHED 1886. ARNEYY Ros. 152 So. Water Street, Chisago. We do a General Commission Business and offer as inducements twenty years’ ex- The best equip- ped and largest salesroom in the business perience and clear record. in this city. Ample storage facilities—full 20,000 feet of floor space in the center of Ample capi- tal and first-class references on file with THe TRADESMAN. Write us if you wish information, whether to buy or sell. It will cost you nothing. BARNETT BROS. BUD. YALE & U0. WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF Baking Powders, Extracts; Blnings, AND JOBBERS OF GROCERS’ SUNDRIES. . 40 and 42 Sonth Division St., GRAND RAPIDS, - ae ALFRED J. BROWN, ——JOBBER IN—— FOREIGN, TROPICAL AND CALIFORNIA FRUITS. Bananas, Our Specialty, 16 and 18 No. Division St.. GRAND RAPIDS, - MIOCH. THURBER, WHYLAND & CO, NEW YORK, RELIABLE FCOD PRODUCTS. {It is both pleasant and profitable for merchants te occasionally visit New York, and all such are cordially invited to call, look through our establishment, corner West Broadway, Reade and Hudson streets, and make our acquaintance, whether they wish to buy goods: or not. Ask for a member of the firm. J wy: ceeoee S JULIUS HOUSEMAN, Pres,, A. B. WATSON, Treas.. S. F. ASPINWALE, Secy. CASH CAPITAL, $200,000. CHocount! EDWIN FALLAS, VALLEY cn CLD SToRGR, > Bitter, Rags, Lemons, Oranges. _ And Packer of e: ' President, A. O. Hunt; Secretary, 4.8. _ Next Meeting—Thursday evening, Februa Zein Society. é ANIZED OCTOBER 9, 1884. Bf ir. —J. W. Ha: ard. kB rchild. ident, Vice-President and feo. a ot een Fa Wa Aol Geo. +. : a Hee aoe tine J. Wurzbu: aaa er F. Haz res "Wnite. * Isaac White and Wm, L. Committee in Thade. ¢ Matiers—Jonn Peck, F. J. Wurz- burg. W. H. Tibbs. Comm mittee on Legislation—J. Ww. Hayward, Theo. Keming, W. H. Van Leuwen. | Ogmatise on Pharmacy—W. L. White, John Muir, Meet stings—First Thursday evening in each Thursday evening in November ee ager ry 2, at THE DESMAN office. ' Detroit Pharmaceutical Society. ORGANIZED OCTOBER, 1888, Ab. . W. R. Perry. Crowley. . Rohnert. and Treasurer—A. B. — Wednesday in Jun ednesday in moh month, mtral Michigan Druggists’ Association. President, J. W. Dunlop; Secretary, R. M. Mussell. “Berrien County Pharmaceutical Society. ine H. M. Dean; Seeretary, Henry Kephart. Clinton County Druggists’. Association. Wallace. Iharlevoix County Pharmaceutical Society eens, H. W. Willard; Secretary, Geo. W. Crouter. fonia County Pharmaceutical Society. President, W. R. Cutler; Secretary, Geo. Gundrum. Jackson County Pharmaceutical Ass’n, President, C. B. Colwell; Secretary, C. E. Foote. Kalamazoo Pharmaceutical Association. President, D. 0. Roberts; Secretary, D. McDonald. Mason County Pharmaceutical Society. President, F. N. Latimer; Secretary, Wm. Heysett. Mecosta County Pharmaceutical society. President, C. H. Wanpuee: Secretary, A. H. Webber. Monroe County Pharmaceutical Society. President, 8. M. Sackett; Secretary, Julius Weiss. Muskegon County Druggists’ Association, Pianacne, BE. C. Bond; Secretary,Geo. L. LeFevre. | q Muskegon Drug Clerks’ Association. President, CU. 8. Koon; Secretary, Geo. L. LeFevre. Newas County Pharmaceutical Society. President J. FLA. Reider; Secretary, A. G. Clark. Oceana County. Pharmaceutical society. President, F. W. Fincher; Secretary, Frank Cady. Saginaw County Pharmaceutical Seciety. President, Jay Smith; Secretary, D. E. i. Tuscela County Pharmaceutical Society. President, E, A. Bullard; Secretary, ©. E, Stoddarc Manistee County Pharmaceutical Society, President, W. H. Willard; Beare sys a. H. Lyman. * Allspice or Pimento. From the St. James Gazette. What is allspice? Most people would hazard the opinion that it is a mixture ot Spices in which there are several ingre- dients. Cinnamon, mace, nutmegs, cloves and cardamous are supposed to be mingled in it; the result being a favuring mixture ot special merit. It is true that allspice does combine a very agreeable variety of flavors; but itis a situple and not a compound pro- duct. We are indebted for it to the tropi- cal islaud, of the west; but practically ail that comes into commerce is the growth of one island—Jamaica. Allspice is the name given tu the powdered berries of what is known elsewhere as pimento, or Jamaica pepper. The piant, yielding these berries is anear congener of the pomegranate and guava, and is known.-to botanists as pimen- ta vulg tris. lt is a handsome evergreen tree, something like the arbutus in habit, the bright glussy leaves have quite a spicy odor when bruised, and recali at-once the alispice of commerce. The flowers grow in dense cluniers almost like those of haw- thorn, but greenish in color. Fullowing these we have small green arumatic berries the size of biack pepper. If allowed to ripen tuey becume pulpy and lose some of their purigetiey. For commercial purposes the berries are gathered when green, care- fully dried in the sun on barbecues or plat- forms, aud, when weil cured, are packed in large bags holding about 160 to 180 pounds and shipped. Pimetto trees are natives of many parts of tropical America, but nowhere are they $0 plentiful or thrive so well as in Jamaica. The properties devoted to the growth of Pimento are called pimento ‘‘walks.” Several hundred of them are dotted over the limestone hills to the west of the is- land; but, . strange to say, the. trees are never actually planted, nor do they receive any cultivation worthy of the name. The whole industry is one in which man _does little except reap the results. But in many years, owing to lower prices, the re- -gults are not worth reaping. Hence, the ’ pimento grower has often to fall back on his cattle and horses, raised on. the rich pasture beneath the spice tree. In spite of Jow prices, however, the pimento industry is, as a whole, of considerable value. In 1874—a bad year—the value was only £36,- 000; in 1880 it was £146,000.. The grower seldom gets more than two pence per pound for it when cured. If is certainly more mild-and innocent: than . most. other spices, and it is largely used’in various dishes; so. that a better time may come for the grower. I “mention _ + now that pimento trees are never planted by.the husbandman. It is all the work of. birds, who feed on the, - ripe pimento berries and scatter the seeds ver the land. Theseeds soon germinate, sae the warm genial rains and the tropical - What man does is to thiny: pais "The wood of the ioe tree is very close in texture,, takes a ne nee wi a is too | fone com ercial pur- te 1 RA Hastings, Sparta L Majer, Fishers ford: : EB Loon é , Spa al . OB Granger legan 4 Purchaze.So Biendon BGil & Co, ‘Mor oe ee Zutphen- GS Putoee, Frui itport a DeVoist J P Pierson, Irving | " ‘'S Coo} 2 Sees Oe John. p, Montagu MJ Howard, Englishville “¥ Sinz, Conklin hi _ Soy Manat, on Wi dyvill Bone e Lake ‘olmes, oodville k & Co, White Cld J F Keeney, Ferry f ian, ‘Rockford | J Cc Drew, - fockford ang, Byron C AB oe Hilliards — Geo n, Trent JM Cook, Grand Haven . CH Adams, Owego ies Riley, Dorr L Carpenter, Baldwin CE Blakeley, Coopersville é M Huntley, Reno - CC Tuxbury, Sullivan ~~ HM Freeman, Lisbon H VanN oy Jamestown Jno Giles & Co, Lowe!l 8A Bush, Lowell Joldersma, Jamestown HH childs, ee iestord C8 Judson, Cannonsburg: . J ,, Cannonsburg H E Parmelee, Hilliards Jo Dama, Gitchell Henry Strope, Morley Advectisiie Medicines in Germany. At the late congress of German pharma- cists, held at Munich, it was decided to petition Government for the suppression of all public advertisements of medicines in whatever shape or form. This resolution, though purporting to represent the views of the majority of the 2,800 members of the Apotheker-Verein, was carried by only 31 votes, and has evoked strong opposition. In the columns of the Pharm-Zeitung a number of German pharmacists announced. their determination to get up a counter-pe- |. tition, setting forth that a law practically involving the prohibition of all advertising would seriously injure their business. By way of taking the wind out of their adver- saries’ sails, they propose to demand the suppression of the advertising and sale of ‘*such secret medicines and preparations as shall be proved, after examination by the officials_of the Imperial Board of Health, to be of the nature of quack remedies,” and more stringent legislation against the sale of pharmaceutical articles by non-pharma- cists. —_—_—_—_—<-o-<»—____- The Drug Market. Aleohol has again advanced. The price now is $2.19 by the barrel, $2.24 in one-half barrel and $2.29 for smaller quantity, less 5 cents per gallon for cash in ten days. Car- bolic acid is scarce and tending higher. . Baigam cupaiba is- steady. Gum camphor is active and very firm at previous quota- tions. Quinine is weak and lower for Ger- man brands. P. & W. is unchanged. Mor- phia is steady. Opium is weak and lower. Salacine has advanced. Canary and hemp seeds are very firm. Cubebs are steady at advance noted. Oil cubebs has advanced. —————qq1- a ____ Status of the Sparta Jewelry Failure. Sylvanus Atherton, assignee of Geo. W. French, the Sparta jeweler, has filed a schedule of assets and liabilities, as. fol- lows: ASSETS. Goods and fixtures................... ... $l, 813. a Tools and furniture................. csi a Notes and accounts...............020055 oo em Beal CSlAbe 6 oc oes soos es ee ces sen 870.00 Total....... eget Gots coke wens ce pele 2,929.44 LIABILITIES. B. F. Norris, Allister & Co., Coenen? Giles Broa & Co., Ansonia Clock Co., N.G. Levinson & Co., 5 cr eee 208.26 Seth Thomas Clock Co., - ..2- 180.90 Glickauf & Newhouse, ee -s2 8.00 Columbus Watch Co,, Columbus ........ 332.50 Spencer Optieai Co., New York.....:.... 88.05 iL Wile, Buffalo: 6d tse eee ee 689.06 American B. H.0. & 8. M. Co., ere 201.00 OQ. J. Rice, Sparta.. 1.50 Emily E. French, Sparta aes e pee a 500.00 MOG ii oS Aad eae es a cs $2,837.31 FOR SALE! $225.32 -. 247.93 ae ts. 127.99 Stock of drugs and groceries with fixtures, situated in a thriving town in Western Michigan. Stock will inventory about $1,600 and cau be run down to $1,000 or $1,200 in a short time, if desired. Large and constantly increasing trade. Business will bear closest inspection. Reasons for selling, other business. For full particulars address box 110, this office. FOR SALE! A drug stock in the lively and b¥oming tewn of St. Ignace. Population 3,000. Apply to J. H. ones & Co., Detroit, | ¢ Michigan. ; to5 PECKHAM'S GROUP REMEDY Is now put up. in two sizes, retailing for 25¢c and 50c. : : 25c size, - - per doz. 2.00 50c “ . Ms ‘Oxalicum ............ Pacepnnrioud dil... Salicylicum......... Sulphuricu: 3 | Tannicum Ghtbones DAs ieee ve Q | Chloridum .......... ‘ Mlaek ose ee Cubebae (po. 1 Oi. al Beng . oe sepia etn ae Xanthoxylum .. BALSAMUM. Copaiba .............. Abies, Canadian..... CASBIAC .....2....06.- Cinchona Flava...... EKuonymus atropurp Myrica Cerifera, po. Prunus Virgini...... gue. QTd... ck, Sagsfras .......5..... ate Wilms. oe Ulmus Po(Ground 1) EXTRACTUM. Glycyrrhiza oo Haematox, 1B > ‘pox.. 240 oo e6S Carbonate Precip... Citrate and Quinia... Citrate Soluble....... chee ge agp ee : Solut Chloride. : Sulphate, com’l...... 1% pure....... FLORA. APNICR. S055 053 206s 8 Anthemis ............ Matricaria.,.......... FOLIA. Barosma ............. Cassia Acutifol, Tin- nivelly Peet eek, srg “ Alx Salvia officinalis, 48 OSOGOHOS OO és Acacia, Shee si 3rd gia sorts. Aloe, Bakb, (po. 60)... ** Cape, (po. 20)... Socotr?, (po. 60) Catechu, 1s, (4B, 14 igg, 16) Ammoniae .......... Assafoetida, (po. 30). Benzoinum .......... Camphorae .......... 30@ Euphorbium, po..... 35@ Galbanum............ @ Gamboge, po......... _ 8@ Guaiacum, (po. 45).. @ Kino, (po. 25) @ 2 MUSHC ees e sass a GO Myrrh, (po. 45).. 40 Opii, (po. 5 75)........ is aod e Shellac ............... 25@ * -bleached..... 250 0 Tragacanth .......... 30@ 75 HERBA—In ounce packages. Absinthium .......... Eupatorium ......... Lobelia .............. Majorum ............ Mentha Piperita..... $e Wares: Rue 4.20.23. : Tanacetum, V....... Thymus. V........... “6 66 oe oo SRESSRLRESS ah 2U 2a Caleined, Carbonate, Pat...... 20@ Carbonate, K.& M.. 20@ Carbonate, Jennings 35@ OLEUM. Absinthium.......... 5 00@5 50 Amygdailae, Dule.... 45@ Amydalae, Amarae..7 25@7 10 ARISE. oo ose. iL 90@2 Auranti Cortex.:.... Bergamii............. Cajiputi so. cc cece. Caryophylii.......... OOGET oo ies sd Chenopodii .......... Cinnamonii .......... Citronella ........... Conium Mac......... 35@ Copaiba .......... ---. 90@ 1.00 Cubebae ........... 15 VI@15 80 Exechthitos.......... 90@1 00 Brigeron ............. 1 20@1 3) Gaultheria . 2.2 me Geranium, 2 z. Gossipii, Sem, gal.. i iB Hedeoma............. 85 Juniperi.............. Sige v0 Lavendula........... 2 00 Limonis.............. Y 1502 25 Mentha Piper........ z 25@3 3) Mentha Verid........ 3 00@3 25 Moe gal.. 80G@1 60 Pics ie (gal. 35 HMIGINT ee eet Rosmarini ........... RGOSBe, 3200 ee es SUCCINE v. . 686s e8 Sabina, 6.3.6 soe. Santal....... eee ie Bog? “00 Sassafras... ....... Sinapis, O88, 3.5. 25552 Theobromas.......... POTASSIUM. Bi Card) jo. cc65 eck ; Bichromate .,........ 3 Potassa, Bitart, pure 3@ Potassa, Bitart,com @ Potass Nitras, opt... 8@ Potass Nitras........ 1@ Prussiate ............ 25@. Sulphate po.......... RADIX. Aconitum ........ wees AMMAR Fo ce een ADCHUBS ooo. 6s. cs es Arum, po.......:.... Calamus...,.:........ Gentiana, (po. 15).... Glychrrhiza, (pv. 15). ra a ad 25@ 1b@ @ 2@ 10@ 16@ @ Ls@ Pit 50 oF 18 45) 40 Hallebore, Alba, po. 20 es re. ecw au eee ct a Peckham’s Croup Remedy is prepared’ es- | Tpec ‘pecially for children and is a safe and certain cure for Croups, Whooping-Cough, Colds, and |. ‘all bronchial and ulmonar complaints of childhood, , ie D ham’s Croup Remedy in stock. ‘Trade supplied by. ruggists make no mistake in keeping Peck- | ® ‘Spigetia .......... en & Perkins Drug 8 Gran as 25). erpentaria,......... ti: Juniperis Co. oT, ‘Grass sheeps’ wool Auranti Cortes....... ‘Seillae...... | Cudbear......... ots 5 00 Moschus Canton .. Pine Liq | Picis Boak FR... EQSSe Juniperis O62 Saacharum N.E:.... FS} ey eons ini Oporto....... el Vini Aiba... SPONGES Florida sheevs’ wool carriage...... secese. 2 2OD2 50 Nassau sheeps’ Woo: carriage............ 2 00 Veivet Extra sheers’ wool carriage 110 Extra Yellow sheeps’ carriage iui _ te ater who SoS WwW Carrlage...... Hard for slate use.. Yellow Reef. for pete MAO ee : SYRUPS. | ACCRCIA 055... soese Zingiber........... ee EPOCHG. Fe es. erri Iod. Rhei Arom........... Smilax Officinalis. ae Co.. Senega............... ‘ Cov Tk dias aes : Tolutan os... cce.cc s Prunus yire apes eee TINCTURES. Aconitum N: apellis = PIOCS Se ea sos) “and mira ee Arnica . Do easis Asafcetida . sare ag Atrope belladonna... oe Go Bee @alalsan cigtd aS eee BBeEREsESSe b Ha & Barosma....,......-s Cantharides.. : se Capsicum............ . Cardamon LR re enone eevee sep Columba ...........-- Conium.......... wicaate VAIDOD ATs ce Digitalis... 00 65.556 BESO iis cece ose Hyoscyamus ......... TOGING. he + Colorless... .. Ferri Cni ridum... Gaia: ated.. § -, DeOdOr.: 2 ace: Auranti Cortex...... Quassia.............. : Khatany ............. f tthei Cassia Acutifol...... oe . Co... Serpentaria.......... Stromonium........ a PolUtan.) os oo. Valerian.....3...... oe Veratrum Veride.... MISCELLANEOUS. Atther, Spts Nit, 3 F.. ther, Spts Nit, SF.. Alumen ...:...5...... 2 Alumen, ground, (p- 7) Antimoni, 4I@ 56 Antimoni et Fee ee 60 Antipyrin............ 51 is Argenti Nitras, os S Arsenicum........... a "i Balm Gilead Bud.. 3 40 Bismuth 8S. N........ 2 2 12 20 Calcium Chior, 1s, (48 li; 2). po Capsici Fructus, af.. Capsici Fructus, po.. ‘Capsici Fructus, Bpo @ Caryophyllus, (Do. 35) 30@ 33 Carmine, No. 4 @3 75 Ccra Alba, S. & HO: 55 Cera Flava........... 2:@ 30 Cores). 205 oe, @ 4 Cassia Fructus....... @ 1 Centraria ............ @ 1 Cetaceum ..........:. @ 45 Chloroform .......... 48@_ bt Chloroform, Bgaiene @l Chloral Hyd Crst.....1 50@1 75 Ghondrus oats W@ 12 Cinchonidine, P.& W 16@ 2% Cinchonidine, Ger’an “8@ 15 Corks, list, dis. per CONG Soe or: 40 Creasotum /.......... @ i Creta, (bbl. 73)........ @ 2 Creta prep........... 5@ 6 Creta, precip......... &@ 10 Creta Rubra.......... G §& CTOCUS sor os ee ks 35 24 7 32 0@ Za 08 * Cupri Sulph.......... Dextrine......2...... Ether Suiph.......... Emery, all numbers. Emery, po Ergota, (po.) 75....... Fiake White......... GAM e ee See ‘ Gambier ............. Gelatin, Coopor...... Gelatin, French...... 40@_. 60 Glassware flint, 70&10 by box. 60&10, less. Giue, Brown......... 9@ 15 Glue, White.......... 3@ 25 Glycerina............ IQ 26 Grana Paradisi...... @ Humulus ..... ...... 23Q 40 Hydrarg Chlor. Mite. @ 8 Hydrarg Chior. -Cor @ 80 HydrargOx.Rubrum @ 9% Hydrarg Ammoniati. @1 15 Hydrarg Unguentum 45@ 55 Hydrargyrum ....... 80 ‘Iehthyocolla, Am ... INGIZO so eee 75@1 00 Iodine. Resubl....... 4 0@4 1 Iedoform ............ @5 1b Lupuline ............ 85@1 00 Lycopodium .......:. 55@ 60 MACIB oe - 860@ 85 Liquor ‘Arsen et Hy- ‘drarg Iod........... @ 2% aguer Potass Arsini- 16@ 12 Magacsia, Sulph, ee Det ers ues - 2@ f Mannia,8.F......... 90@1 00 Rona, 8,P.&W 8 10@3 35. Mo hia, . N. 40 60@ 70 Myristica, No.1..... @ Nux He capa 0. 20 Os. Sep P ) anne tt asaseeeseses is see ios aes (po. oe Nigra, (po. 22), < Seceee Sa i Se altita Since ‘ Sinapis. 06. oi, Sinapis, opt. .:....... Snuff, LAs Do. Sou) Boras, | ipo ‘L): 10 Soda et Potoss Tart.. ods, Soda Suiphas........ Spta. Ether Co Spts. vreia Dom.. Spts, Myrcia Imp.. Per Spee kect. (Lbl: Less 5e. gal. lotet ten days. Strychnia Crystal 1 10 Sulphur, Subl ....... . 3KO 3% Sulphur, Roll........ 2%@ Tamarinds.......... : ferebenth Venice... 28@ Theobromae .....:.. ; 65 Wonilige 3 so - 9 00@16 00 Zinci Sulph.......... 1@ 8 oO iSe Bbl we Whale, winter........ 70 Lard, cb a as eg 68 @ Lard, No. 1 50 Linseed, pure raw . e Linseed, boiled .:.... 2 Neate Foot, er ned 50 = «60 45 PAINTS Bbi Red Venetian........ 1X 2@ Ochre, yellow Mars .1X% 2@3 Ochre, yellow Ber...1% 2@3 Putty, commercial... 2M 244@3 Putty, strictly pure..2% 2%@3 Vermilicn prime Am- erlean oc... 13@16 Vermilion, English.. 76@80 Green, Peninsular. . 16@17 Lead, red strictly pur 6@6% Lead, white, strictly 6@6%4 @i0 90 whiting, white Span 110 Whiting, Gilders’. White, Paris Amer’n Whiting, Paris Eng. cliff 1 40 Pioneer Prepared } aints . 1 20@1 40) 2wiss Villa Prepared PINE ea. 1 00@1 204 VARNISHES. No. 1 Turp Coach....1 10@1 20 Extra Turp.......... 60@1 70 Coach Body.......... 2 15@3 00 No.1 Turp Furn..... 1 00@1 10 Extra Turk Damar..1 55@1 60 Japan Dryer, No. 1 TUPD cece 35 ee, - 0@ 7 eo : OL 1S CANES LON I ns | 09 (uoody NOSIO¢ CNY YONI GHNOWdW] NY OA YAH) t X “IV wens x ouo 408 pue “YO spidey p puwin “Oud 3 EMOLS ‘V memes || Sey ZSFuomokSeR B 60: Lb 3 Importers and Jobbers of I om AND DRUGEISTS SUNDRIES, DEALERS IN PATENT MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, WE ARE SOLE PROPRIETORS OF WEATHERLY 5 MICHIGAN CATARRH REMEDY Whiskies, Brandies, Gins, Wines, Rums, Weare Sole Agents in Mich- ‘igan for W. D. & Co., Hender- son County, hand-made SOUR HASH H —AND — Draggists’ Favorite Rye Whisky, We Sell Liquors for Medicinal Purposes only. We Give Our Personal enon to Mail Orders and Guarantee Satisfaction All Orders are Shipped and Invoiced same day we receive them. SEND IN A TRIAL ORDER. Hazeltine & Perkins KEY, the e Minufacturers of the Celebrated ACME PREPARED PAINTS, Which for Durability, Elasticity, Beauty and Econo ny are Absolutely Unsurpassed. F. J. WURZBURG, WHOLESALE AGENT, Grand Rapids, - Se eee sh CUS MARS TRADE SUPPLIED BY | THE Hazolting & Perkins Drug C0 GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. And the Wholesale Druggists of Detroit and Chicago, GINSENG ROOT. We pay the highest price for it. Address Peck Bros,, Pruggists, rand Rapids, Mich, Points of Superiority: Portability, Power, Durability. Compactizess, Strength of Cure rent, Patent Hard Rubber Revoluble Cell, Water Tivhr. Convenience, Can be Carried in the Poche: Charged, Price $16. Dis. to the “Trade. ve The Elecite Medical B:ttery a KALAMAZOO, - MICH. Haxelting & Perkins Drug Go., Manufacturers’ Agents, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. A beantitniliy-asearated Metal Box, with bionze label pull, GIVEN FREE with every dozen boxes of : COLGAN'S TAFFY TOLU, Specially Designed for a Herbarium. Suitable when em ty for preservi label, herbs, roots, . oiiea aan Every storekeeper as well adapted in size, ful purposes. COLGAN’S” TAFFY TOLU is the original trade-mark- . ed gum which has get the world a-chewing. It sells - rapidly, pays well, and alwayt «Ives satisfaction. Supplied ‘ y all jobbers, ‘packed in above style, at $3. perdozen. Size, $4x4\4x7¥ inches. COLGAN & McAFEE, Lovisville, Ky. Griginators and Sole Proprietors. N. B —Include a dozen boxes in your next order; Yo: will find it the best $8 investment you ever made. . under proper s.eds, spices, papers. ete., e well as housekeeper, wil find it material and finish for many use- MILWAUKEE, Wis., Oct. 20, 1887. Ph. Best Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wis.: GENTLEMEN—I have used in my family and practice the Liquid Extract of Malt and Hops, known as The ‘‘Best” Tonic, with the most satisfactory results. I eonsider the Malt Extract'the most valuable of all of its class of Tonics, and especially adapted to those cases of debility arising from en- feebled digestion. The ‘‘Best? Tonic I be- lieve fully equal to the best imported Malt Extract, and I am confident will give satis- faction to patient and physician. J. H. THompson, M. D. MILWAUKEE, Wis., Oct. 21, 1887. Ph. Best Brewiag Co., Milwaukee, Wis:: DEAR Strs—I take pleasure in stating that your ‘*Best” Tonic is the most palatable of any preparation of Malt, and that from its prompt. and reliable effect, I prescribe it in preference to that of any other make. - Yours truly, J. R. McDm1. MILWAUKEE, Wis., Oct. 21, 1887. Ph. Best Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wis.: GENTLEMEN—I have used The ‘‘Best” Tonic in my own family and. in my prac- tice, ever since it was brought to. my atten- tion by the Phillip Best Brewing Co., and am free to say that I believe it to:be the most palatable and useful of the Malt pre- | Parations I have used. _ We. Fox, M. D. Cuicago, Dee. 6, 188%. Ph, Best Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wis.: GENTLEMEN—1 have had the pleagure of examining and testing the qualities of The ‘*Best” Tonic, not only ian my practice but in my family. Am ieost highly pleased with its medicinal qualities, and cordially recommend it to those, who, by reason of nervous exhaustion, find it necessary to re- sort to Tonies and extra nutrients. “A wine glass foil before each regular meal, in- creases the appetite and improves digestion: administered upon retiring at night, has the effect to produce most tranquil sleep. Respectfully, J. HARVEY BaAtEs, M. D. MILWAUKEE, Wis., Oct. 26, 188%. Ph. Best Brewing Co.. Milwaukee, Wis.: Drar Srrs—l thankfully received the two bottles of your Concentrated Liquid Ex-: tract of Malt and Hops, and am. impressed with the value of this good and nutritive’ — preparation. Itis really a highly nutritive | Tonic and remedial agent in building upa weak constitution, strengihening the nerv- ous system, anda valuable substitute for — solid food, particularly if given after dis- : eases, in cases of injuries of the body, and | especially when the appetite is diminished. It will be. difficult to find a better Tonle than the ‘‘Best,” and I cheerfully testify that it is of great value in the treatment of all kinds efi weakness and diseases. I pre- fer it to any imported Malt Extract. © : Very Respectfully, M. Ce Sieh M. Dh ee For Sale By ee ho th ‘Tittle nan uneatty Up and, not wishing to displease him again; ikfast described in my last, 1. sell goods. I only visited one | ay. He wasa dealer in frame are left are in picces. ie and, as: 1 discovered, a man of | I hope to be able to do this town up by oan As! I enioted his place of 7 by a man ini: ata lance, might be taken for a cross een a tobacco-press and a barber pole. | ‘discovered later that he was not the form-_ ‘had better get in a er, for I saw him take a small caddy of plug from his mouth and there was no govern- ‘stamp on. it. - - Probably if. anyone had to stamp on it they would have given it-up on aceount of the shortness of life. — ~ In the course of about an hour and a half, ‘the tnerchant | announced. the result of the deal—$1. §$4—and then I began cautiously to ‘roach the subject of my business. I was not, ‘at that time, posted as to the best mode of discovering myself. Instead of asking the gentleman if he ever siniled, as I should have done, I interrogated him on the. sub- ject or the briskness of trade. This preju- diced him against me at onee, for he didn’t know the meaning of brisk. When I ex- plained to him that by brisk trade I intend- ed to discover if he sold large quantities of “merchandise, a look of utter bewilderment spread over his classic feature (his nose) _ like molasses on a warm day, and he casu- ally took down an old shot-gun from behind the shelves—probably to clean it. _. With all the wild, untamed impetuosity -. of my trusting nature, I tried him on anoth- -ertack. Were his customers pretty prompt in paying up, or did he have to go around mong them occasionally and take it out of, “their hides? This struck the spot at once, ‘but 1 don’t think it was the right one, for, as he rammed about an ounce of blasting aS powder and a large marble down the gun, he gave me the first words which had eman- ated from his seven-by-nine mouth. ‘*Pard- : ner, I don’t think it’s any of your durned business!” This was prompt and to the point, but, combined with the gun and a ‘certain look of hauteur in his eyes, I deem- ed it wise to change the subject and my po- - sition at ‘the same time, which latter I took up behind a large can evidently filled with coffee. I don’t want you to think I did this through any bodily fear. Ob, no! I may get married some day, you see, and have a large family to support, anda man should - Jook ahead and keep out of danger for the sake of his poor, dependent offspring. After: toying with the gun afew moments, - the merchant decided that I was harmless and putit away. I felt relieved at once, for IT was in quite a hurry to sell goods. Know- ing toa certainty that he was an educated end refined man; I ventured to give him one - of my cards, which, up to this time, owing ‘to my desire not to put myself forward, I had neglected to do. J-was very much surprised at the time, and am yet, at the warmth of the reception y which the discovery of the nature of my ‘business led. Slapping me on the back as heartily as though he would have been pleased to send me, with one blow, to that ‘bourne to which no traveling man gets a week- -end ticket, he remarked: ‘So you have the honor of representing Lightweight, Shortage, Stuffedorders & Co., do you?” -. Tintimated that I was the humble instru- ment whereby the firm referred to dispensed their remarkably. pure and cheap goods. “Well, sir, I am glad to see you. I have king for some of their gosh-darned 3 for some time. See that bar’l-of ‘over there?” indicating. it with his ggots i eceieaLh a , to meer the not two Solind pf cherie But, as E hada large age _supply of the latter when, I started out and | » have wired to the house for more, I hope. ateaye wear out dctan ee he ball. The CANDEE © ‘Boots are if ep thick © on the and give DOUBLE ‘WEAR. Most economical Rubber Boot in the market. Lasts longer than any soon to be the splendid specimen is a oe m- mer 1 once was. I left. Blowup Friday night. I Ghent wate to have started out so soon, but the mer-° chant who liked me so well said that if I | didn’t leave he would blow the whele hotel other boot and the PRICE NO HIGHER, Ex Call and ex- amine the left peaceably. Pieceabiy would be more proper, perhaps, as what portions of my ‘the end of the week. I haven’t made much for the house yet, but I hope they woun’t re- -eall me, as I am fascinated with the delight ‘ ful life I am leading. ‘ I will close with the pointer that there will be a corner or_a trust in the court-plas- ter market, and if you are speculating you big stock. Yours, shattered in body but not in mind, F, 0. B. ‘KE. ‘+. STU DLEY & CO., Grand Rapids. Jobbers of tabber aid Oil Clothing of all kinds, Horse ans Rubb-: Beltng and Mill and Fire Depart- | ment Sup;ties. Send for price list. ‘Wagon Covers, Leather and |. i oe STRAIGHT HAVANA LONG FILLER, SUMATRA WRAPPER. == GLARK, JAWELL & GU, Sole Agents for Western Mich. PEER esas ic ae Cleueenrimneiensrnnneniakmre MO a eee oe rege 1 = The accompanying illustrations represents the Boss Tobacco Pail Cover. It will fit any pail, and keep the Tobacco moist and fresh until entirely used. It will pay for itself in a short time. You cannot afford to do without it. For particulars; write to ARTHUR MEIGS & CO. Wholesale Grocers, s3sOl1lo Agonts, 77 to 83 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, GRAND RAPIDS. YT. C. DENISON, GENERAL DEALER = Stator and Portable Engines and Boilers, TO RETAILERS —_—OF'— CLOTHING, Furnishing Goods, LUMBERMEN'S SUPPLIES, Hats, Gaps, f All winter goods will be sold at and BELOW COST FOR 30 DAYS To make room for SPRING GOODS Which are now arriving. TERMS:-- 7 percent. 10 days. ée 5 6c 30 &¢ ‘ NET 60 “ 1G, LRU, 3 Segsz eat, SPRING & GOMPANY, JOBBERS IN SH BET IRON BOX CAR HEAT e This is the only stove in the market used for heating cars laden with potatoes or fruit, in which is combined economy in fuel, and perfect safety while cars are in transit. The design shows position 3 of door and air-draught, which | is convenient for using large blocks of wood, and giving the fireman perfect: control over the volume of heat required. Three and one-half joints of five inch pipe, with damper, two five inch elbows, one tin collar and astrap complete the outfit, all of which can be read- ily packed inside the stove for return ‘shipment. WPORR Si ewe FPS Stove and Pipe All Packed. Stove in Operation, Price, - - - $4.00 each. Less Discount oe FOSTER, STEVENS & CO, Sole Manufacturers, 10 &12 MONROE 8&t., 33, 35, 37, 39 & 41 LOUIS St., Grand Rapids, Mich. 1 LEONARD & SONS, . 184 to 140 Fulton Street, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Headquarters for Marbles, Tops, Jumping Ropes, Etc. Order promptly as the season is how upon us. DIAGRAM SHOWING S1zEs—The cuts given below will represent the sizes designated in the numbers in the following list, except on common, carnelian and figured glass marbles. COMMON. per M 56 65 No. 1 Gray, Unpolished, 1 M in Sack. ...........--eeeees eee ee ones 2 Polished and Colored, 1 M in 8acK............ 2. ccc ee ee eee GLASS—ALL FINE. Assorted Colored Stripes in Crystal Glass. per box : 0. Glass, 100 in Dox :. 23. 0c c o.oo se ce. 5 ae 21 1 es ee 2 24 2 : : .O 3 t ; N° 1. 4 DOT DON eee es eas Papa bea a 2 per box 15 PO DOR ss er ee i eee age ee 27 FIGURED GLASS. Animals and Birds in Crystal Glass. No.8 2 ik DOK... 56.0555 eee a whee eee eh nee aie Cee caw ues dees lo me we ewer nc cree cree ccerecrs eres scenes ores eecee 42 CARNELIAN AGATES. per box — No. 2, assorted sizes, in 2 doz. boxes cree ae Gok Selgetigwa dace ’ s FLINT AGATES. Cut from Natural Stone. UNGLAZED PAINTED CHINA. White Alleys, Striped and Figured in Colors. White Alley, 100 i in box See ee ces SOT say ec are Meals eae 50 RERVAES IMITATION AGATES. - Also called mOrockenge sane * Glazed. eS 100 in PRs ene rhee sts enene es paved tele! ose wane veces ceases See ee Sore eee ee “6 a seecvenes woes crocs eseses Cae cesereseces eee ce cece eress oe ‘ een ee eee soeces toR ete Nee ange ran oes # BOYS woop TOPS. sae