‘ feet meena Ne NN apt EE I ei OE TE < te, = | | yy me ) ae Aw “ \ , Lp 0 ‘i f ft yS > hn ( Wy) i ADESMAN Nineteenth Year GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1902. Number 973 ge iiyepiaenigpaatiNat Cand, WILLIAM CONNOR WHOLESALE READYMADE CLOTHING of every kind and for all ages. All manner of summer goods: Alpacas, Linen, Duck, Crash Fancy Vests, etc., direct from factory. 28 and 30 South Ionia Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mail orders promptly seen to. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p. m., except Saturdays to 1 p. m. Customers’ ex- enses allowed. Citizens phone, 1957. ell phone, Main 1282. 20000000 OOO000000000 00+ yevuvvvvvvrvr~—~7;evvrvvyvyvyyvv. > > > a > > » > > > > > » > > > > >» > Collection Department R. G. DUN & CO. Mich. Trust Building, Grand Rapids Collection delinquent accounts; cheap, efficient, responsible; direct demand system. Collections made everywhere—for every trader. C. E. McCRONE, Manager. ELLIOT O. GROSVENOR Late State Food Commissioner Advisory Counsel to manufacturers and jobbers whose interests are affected by the Food Laws of any state. Corres- pondence invited. 1232 Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich. Country Merchants City Merchants Traveling Salesmen Your personal bank account is solicited. A feature of this bank is that the moderate deposit of the merchant or individual in our commercial department is acceptable. 3% per cent. interest paid on savings certificates of deposit. Kent County Savings Bank Corner Canal and Lyon Streets, Grand Rapids, Mich. re) —Glover’s Gem Mantles— For Gas or Gasoline. Write for catalogue. Glover’s Wholesale Merchandise Co. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers of Gas and Gasoline Sundries Grand Rapids, Michigan L. J. Stevenson, Manager Widdicomb Building, Grand Rapids. Don. E. Minor and W. J. Gillett, Attorneys. Detroit Opera House Block, Detroit. R. J. Cleland, A. H. Covert, J. D. Harger and R. H. Lane, Attorneys. Our Direct Demand Letters bring in the “good but slow” accounts 100% net. We protect our members against worthless accounts and collect all others. Tradesman Goupons IMPORTANT FEATURES. 2. Getting the People. 4. Around the State. 5. Grand Rapids Gossip. 6. Village Improvement. 7%. Co-operative Stores. 8. Editorial. 10. Clothing. 11. In Danger. 12. Shoes and Rubbers. 14. Dry Goods. 18. Butter and Eggs. 20. Woman’s World. 22. The New York Market. 23. Butter Men Made a Mistake. 24. Poor Advertising. — 25. Commercial Travelers. 26. Drugs and Chemicals. 2%. Drug Price Current. 28. Grocery Price Current. 29. Grocery Price Current. 30. Grocery Price Current. 31. Oleo Manufacture Not Killed. Grocery Price Current. Hardware Price Current. 32. Musselman at Sault Ste. Marie. POLITICAL UNREST IN RUSSIA. Strange as it may seem, Russia is at the present moment the most disturbed country in Europe. The peasantry in many provinces are in open rebellion, necessitating the extensive use of troops to restore order, while in the large cities the students have created serious dis- orders, which have led to wholesale ar- rests and the banishment of not a few of the agitators. Although the Russian government can not be accused of any show of weakness in suppressing the disorders, the trouble appears rather to spread than to come readily under control. Although the great masses of the rioters and insurg- ents are animated by no higher motive than general dissatisfaction with their material condition and a spirit of unrest, there can be no doubt that back of these popular ebullitions there is an organ- ized political propaganda, whose lead- ers are kindling dissension and disor- der,so that in the general upheaval they will have a greater opportunity to strike a telling blow in behalf of their schemes. In the provinces where masses of the serfs and peasantry have risen against their landlords. and masters no very well defined idea seems to prevail as to the cause of the trouble. There is this socialistic leaven in the lump, how- ever, that the people seem disposed to drive out the landed proprietors and divide their estates. Where these ex- actions have been resisted estates have been pillaged and destroyed, and the employment of troops has become nec- essary to preserve, or, rather, to restore, order. Just here a further complication has arisen: The troops, being largely ter- ritorial regiments and corps, have shown unwillingness to fire on their friends and neighbors, and in some instances have openly mutinied or refused to obey orders. It is not claimed that the soldiers are disloyal, merely that they are sym- pathetic and refuse to kill their friends. In a country like Russia it is a fore- gone conclusion that the outbreak of the peasants and serfs will be put down and terrible examples will be made. The troops that have been recalcitrant will be punished without fail, and order will be restored completely and fully; but the seeds of discontent will remain and the political agitators who are be- hind the present trouble will see their schemes advanced a step towards ulti- mate success. The agitators aim at securing a constitution, a vaguely un- derstood term from the Russian stand- point, but nevertheless meant to bea substitute for the existing star chamber form of government. There is no dis- loyalty to the imperial house involved, as it is not probable that the people would countenance the slightest limita- tion of the Czar’s authority. It is de- sired, however, that he should rule di- rectly through ministers responsible to him as well as to a parliament in some form, and not relegate the governing power to a small clique of men, often- times utterly unscrupulous and generally out of touch with the sentiment of the great mass of the people. The most important international re- sult of conditions prevailing in Russia will be the weakening of that power’s influence in external affairs in propor- tion as her internal condition becomes more threatening. THE CONQUEST OF ENGLAND. With J. Pierpont Morgan practically assuming the British national debt, seiz- ing London's internal locomotion and capturing her carrying trade, Great Britain does really present a.spectacle which demands the sympathy of the na- tions. When Macaulay, with exuberant im- agination, spoke of the New Zealander standing on the broken arch of London bridge and asking if this is the site of London, the historian did not take into calculation the wonderful possibilities of America. There will now be no future New Zealander making such enquiries. He might, though, pass by Buckingham Palace and say: This is where the Kings of England lived when in the city; now it 1s oc- cupied by Pierpont Morgan, descendant of Pierpont I., who made the second conquest of England, the first being by William of Normandy. Socially, England, too, is in a fair way of American control. The highest office in the British crown is the Vice- royalty of India. The Viceroy’s wife is an American. The next great satrapy of that enormous empire is the Lieuten- ant Governorship of the Northwest prov- inces. Lady La Touche is an Ameri- can. Thus two of Great Britain’s depend- encies are socially controlled by Ameri- cans, and at home London society has practically passed under the sway of our countrymen. The selection of Queen Alexandra of the Duchess of Marl- borough to attend ber at the coronation gives many a daughter of one hundred Earls more than a passing heartache. The most contented man at the hotel is the one who knows what he is entitled to, asks for it, receives it and does not ask for anything more. Ungratefulness is the very poison of manhood.—Sir Philip Sidney. GENERAL TRADE REVIEW. Following the reaction in several over-boomed and inflated stocks, the probability of a wage struggle in the coal regions is sufficient to keep stocks irregular and to restrict trading. It is not apprehended that there will be any serious consequences from a labor strug- gle that should affect values of the stocks concerned, for the occurrence of such strikes at this season will only serve to work off the accumulations of stock and will save the wage account while the market is cleared up. Even- tually higher prices of coal will result, but this will only affect the consumer. Thus the sufferers from such a contest will only be the strikers and the rest of the public—the companies will reap both an immediate and a future benefit. But, of course, the timidity of specula- tion makes the event a cause for dis- quiet. There is yet no abatement of activity in any of the leading industries. Spring trade in all sections is meeting expecta- tions. Railway distribution is still on the increase, earnings showing 16 per cent. gain in comparison with last year. Notwithstanding the money stringency in Eastern centers on account of the Wall Street scare and the demands for financing great undertakings, the records are broken by the Treasury holdings, which amount to $550, 000, 000, The placing of contracts for delivery of 50,000 tons of structural material in 1903 indicates the iron and steel situa- tion. Not only are mills hopelessly be- hind their orders, but it is certain that much business already booked can not be delivered this year. This is only one branch of the industry, and the others are scarcely less congested. Rails and all forms of railway equipment can not be had for nearby delivery except where a road sells secondhand rails to be used for trolley lines which do not need the heavy sections. Plate mills are un- able to secure steel, and both billets and bars are more freely imported, although many of the foreign purchases are for re-export where the drawback may be secured. In the few instances where spot sales are recorded heavy premiums are paid, but practically all the new business is for delivery at least six months distant. In the past eighty years 19,000, 000 peo- ple from the Old World have come to the United States. They are coming now in greater numbers than at any previous period. Our power of absorption has been severely taxed, but although it has not yet been exhausted, many who have studied the subject believe the time has arrived when additional restrictions should be applied to immigration. Con- gress is about to consider the Shattuck bill, which provides an educational test. The law now excludes paupers. It is now proposed to exclude the igno- rant. Ignorance is not a crime, but ig- norant people are a dangerous element in a free country, because they so often mistake liberty for license. Humility is the solid foundation of all the virtues, —Confucius, 2 s MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Getting the People The Coming of Summer and the Vacation Season. The perplexing question is of annual recurrence as to whether the advertising shall be carried through the dull season. The natural inclination of the dealer leads him to make his hay while the sun shines, to fish when fish will bite. When trade is booming and there are manifest results from each day’s publicity there is an exhilaration which makes the work of the advertising solicitor easy. When trade becomes dull it is the natural way to stop advertising in proportion. In the nature of things the work of advertising, as well as the course of trade, must be in seasons. Thus there will be many specialists whose publicity must be confined to a small part of the year; but the mistake is too frequently made of limiting the season too posi- tively even for specialties. And the mistake is still more frequent of letting the gauge of general advertising be the degree of current activity. Among the points to be considered in deciding this question is the advantage of continued advertising contracts. Most publications find it desirable to con- tinue their regular issue through the va- cation months. Where the advertiser is warranted in using the space most of the year, he can generally make a more favorable contract by making it contin- uous. Many publishers make their con- tracts for a minimum space with privi- lege of expansion at the option of the advertiser. Thus the more favorable rate given takes into consideration the lack of effectiveness in dull seasons through which the issue must be regu- lar. There is not the real difference in ad- vertising effectiveness, however, which the dull months would seem to indicate. Vocation absence does not usually mean an entire separation from home interests. The local paper reaches its readers as a rule the year around; furthermore, it gains a degree of atten- tion from the absent ones which it would lack at home, and this for two reasons: The naturally greater interest as to home news and the greater lei- sure for giving attention to such mat- ters. Both these factors, especially the latter, are of more importance than is generally considered. In the rush of our busy life it is most difficult to gain the attention. But, while in the leisure of recreation many strive—a few suc- cessfully—to separate themselves from their usual interests, the proportion of such is small. More are thinking and planning for the future, and many a hint in that direction is found in the regular advertisements. Thus the mer- chant who is working for the upbuild- ing of permanent trade can_ hardly afford to let his appeals to public atten- tion be wholly governed by their im- mediate effects, The character and quantity of tbe advertising may be affected by summer dulness, but the prudent advertiser will not cease his work on account of absence of custom- ers. * * * F. Braastad & Co. write an adver- tisement well adapted as to wording for the space. I suppose the use of ‘‘snaps’’ has become so common that it must be ‘admitted in this sense, but it is diffi- cult to become used to it. There is a repetition of the expressions, ‘‘ Big line just in,’’ which strikes one disagreeably on account of occurring so near each other. The printer has evidently 2 OZEN AT 21 CENTS. CHILDREN’S ' DRESSES, —>= ABIG LINE JUST IN. <= WRAPPERS and SHIRT WAISTS. SNAPS IN SAILOR HATS! , » 4 b j b ) } , a Big New Line of Millinery Just In. F Braastad &Co. FSSC eV Ee eV VV Wall Paper ; Are you going to paper your walls this spring? If so we in- vite your inspection of our stock’ of wall paper, which ie positively ~ The Swellest Line Ever Shown in Nashville. Our ng stock, just in, con- ‘tains all the newest and richest ~~ and it is a genuinetreat to look through it. May we have the pleasure of showing it q to you? J. C. Furniss. ie Ale, il, lle, le, dle, i Ale, Ae, Mle, le, Mle i, Me, ie. Me. Mite li, le, de, ile, sila, sll Mlle, Mle Mlle, le, sls, le, sll, PRP FFP SSF SS SSF SOS OFS ee e8ess q q ea 7 SUFFI SSF SSIS SSIS SSSI SII SLITS? “A GRAND OFFER. -For 60 Days Only. With every pair of shoes, costing $2.00 or more, sold during the next 60 days, we give a guarantee, that we_ will put on a NEW PAIR OF SOLES FREE when thé others are worn out.. Thisisa grand opportun- ity. Our shoes are always of the best quality and we. Remem-. ber this offer is good only for shoes sold during the next 60 days, but the skoes will be soled. ‘anytime you wish. can save you money, on all kinds of footwear. them repaired. A. WURTZLER, MonTAGUE. 664 66456 $6666 6665656456 bbbbSobE GELS es6 ont Be Deceine When you buy your fencing. Some dealers, without an: , the trath, will tell you they are selling the American fenee, or one .” This is not so. Weare the sole agents for American fence in Marshall and vicinity; and there is no other fence in the world that bas the hinged stay (like the American fence) or the American fence in such a manner that they form a hinged joint at every intersection of wires, and this one feature is worth the price of the fence alone. that is “just as that is “just as good.” The stays are p! Come in and see it. Our Guarantee. After stretching the American fence according you don’t say it is one of the best for your time. day. We sell HARDWARE, PAINTS, and some LINSEED OIL, too. “Our Prices are being talked about.” WE. BUSLEY dN. to directions, if fences you ever had aboat you, you may roll it up and bring it back, and we will pay you $2.00 per day We farnish the etreteher. One man can put gp 160 | ——— OHLOLOLLELOLS © e Sr le fm fe eee eve SeLOLOLESSE @) - Jeweler and Optician @ @ Hotel Block—Center St. @ ® eo 3 cece ») A Beautiful Rew Pattern ¢ In Haviland & Co. French china is now on display im ¢ ‘pur window. Call and see @ if we haven’t just what you : have been wishing for. e We handle the choicest, newest goods that can be found. anywhere, and are @) -endeavoring to make our @ chipa department worthy of $ your patronage @ If You Wish A Spring Conic Of genuine value and merit, buy one of the following staa. dard preparations of well known formu'as: . Beef, Iron and Wine. Syrup of Hypohosphites, Elixir of Iron, Quinine and Strychnine, Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil, ' Peptasiate of Iron. Syctip of Trifolium Com- pound. They are made by the best Manufacturing Pharmacigts and we can tell you of juet what they are composed. re a PALCHICAN — a BUTTER TAKES A DROP! Don’t Pay Fancy Prices for Butter Until You. Get Our Latest Prices. ——— We Handle the Best Butter on the Market. J, SELLWOOD & COMPANY, Vandal. unprotected fursand waol- i y ens during warm weather.~“\Q -Don’t forget thiswhen the (@ time comes to put away Winter apparel. Effective Moths play havoc with protection can be had by usiog Camphor Gum " «eet OR.cce Moth Balls. It will cost little to use them; there’s no. telling what it will cost not to use them. DESJARDING’ PHARMACY, 417 North Thire St. planned his work carefully, but is a lit- tle careless in letting the first letter be ‘*pulled’’ from the word ‘‘dozen.’’ The lettering should have been spaced farther from both borders and that on the inside panel should have _ been smaller. The end rules of this panel should have been as light as the rest of this border to make a contrast with the outside rules, A. Wurtzler has a novel scheme for inducing purchases of shoes, but I am not sanguine as to material results. There is an element of remoteness in the advantage offered which will fail to appeal to the average shoe buyer sus- ceptible to this class of inducements. A few descriptions and definite prices would be more prolific in results. The printer has made an excellent display, considering that the wording is so large and there is so much of it for the space. There is an indefiniteness about the fence advertisement of W. E. Bosley & Son which might have been avoided to advantage and the wording might be less. There is also the mistake of dis- playing a general expression instead of something to indicate the subject under consideration, which, inthis case, should be fencing. There is material here for a strong representation, but it needs much pruning and rearranging. The subject of hardware and paints should be separated from the fence matter. J. Sellwood & Company make a strong butter advertisement which is good for a single issue. The printer's work is in good taste. J. C. Furniss shows a well-worded and judiciously-displayed wall paper adver- tisement. The printer's work is good. W. A. Tall writes a fair china adver- tisement. The printer’s work could be improved by using a narrower border and putting it farther from the type. Van Ostrand’s Pharmacy makes a good seasonable announcement of spring medicines which is simply and consist ently handled by the printer. Desjardin’s Pharmacy has a _ well- worded caution as to the care of cloth- ing. The border is too large a figure for the space and the signature is too small. —__~>2.__ Bankruptcy Proceedings in the Case of Gould & Co. Detroit, May 14—Preparations are under way to institute bankruptcy pro- ceedings in the case of W. J. Gould & Co., who uttered chattel mortgages Feb. 28 to the amount of $84,470.15. The creditors are divided into three classes, A, Band C. Schedule A comprises the claim of the Central Savings Bank for $32,000. Schedule B comprises the claims of W. H. Gay (Grand Rapids) for $5,000 and Mary B. Holman (De- troit) for $12,000. Schedule C com- prises 223 merchandise creditors, whose claims aggregate $35,470.15. It is not expected that more than $50,000 will be realized from the assets in which event the creditor in Schedule A will receive its claim in full, the creditors in Schedule B will receive nearly 100 cents on the dollar, while the merchandise creditors will receive nothing. By throwing the estate into bankruptcy all the creditors will receive about 50 per cent. of their claims. —_———_-.—-4<————__—_ Ground For Suspicion. ‘‘Mary,’’ said the young matron’s mother, ‘‘it seemed to me you were very cold to John this morning?.’’ ‘*Yes,’’ she replied. ‘I'm beginning to suspect him.’”’ ‘*The idea! You have no reason to, I’m sure.’’ “*Indeed I have! I dreamed last night that | saw him kissing another woman.,’’ 2. The man who is in the middle of a bad fix is said to be on the ragged edge. 4 i i i4 a :2 $ - MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 3 a ee ee ee ee ee o_O THE Some of the reasons why you should secure the agency for the celebrated Triton Brand of Union-Made Wrappers, Skirts and Waists All our employes are members of the Garment Workers’ Union and every garment leaving our factory 4 must bear the Union Label; this in itself guarantees perfect workmanship. Our factory was built for our use, ‘designed so as to obtain the best of light, making it possible for our products to be produced under the most favorable conditions. Mr. Finck gives his attention to the entire factory management, personally supervising the men’s gar- ment department. The ladies’ garment department is under the supervision of one of the most successful designers in the country, a man who ranks first in his profession. Our new creations shall possess all those fine points that give the style and finish that have made the Tr-it-on Brand superior to all others. It is hardly necessary to inform you that we will continue to use only the highest grade of materials. We will be pleased to hear that it is your intention to be the first in your locality to carry Union Made Goods. Remem- ber, ours is the only line bearing the Union Label in the world to-day. It is a line with strong taking points, and will prove a valued addition to your stock. Why not order sample dozens now, thus securing the agency in your town of the only Union Made Wrapper in the world? ( successful sellers Gibson Waist Our Line of gon 2. Made in standard sizes, from Percale qe] A) white lawn, with tucked front; Nz a \V also in solid colors and striped Wrappers madras; perfect garments. We have a waist of white in black and white, silver gray, lawn with tucked yoke and six blue and reds, and lighter shades y of pink and blue, are made with rows of embroidery from waist full ruffle and trimmed with im- line to yoke, avery pretty effect. ported wash embroideries. A line of neat, durable garments ‘ sc i . : i that are custom winners. Our price on this line is nine dol We original Bie Shepherd lars a dozen. Plaid Wrappers, in black and white, and continue their manu- facture, as they prove very pop- ular with the trade. Of course, we have others, a complete line, at various prices. Let us send you sample dozens on approval. Order Our price on these is nine dollars a ~~, now, because orders are filled as received in rotation. First dozen. come, first served. ‘‘Take time by the forelock.’’ W. M. Finck & Co. Strong, Lee & Co. Detroit, Michigan Selling Agents Detroit, Michigan { f We illustrate two of our garments that have proven to be very BRE SNA Ea TENT iE BAe EEO SEPED Sagee iad er Te CREE TE RR ETL eee ee eT oe ; : 4 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Around the State Movements of Merchants. Albion—H. C. Blair has installed a new soda fountain. Saginaw—John Haas, meat dealer, is dead. Manton—R, C. Ballard has purchased the general stock of C. B. Bailey. Bronsoun—Imogene (Mrs. W. OD.) Bailey has closed out her grocery stock. Ithaca—Oliver Jordan has purchased the grocery stock of David Reichard. Gustin—Rufus Smith succeeds the general merchandise firm of A. Smith & Co. Belding—Cobb Bros. have sold their grocery stock to H. T. & A. D. DeCos- ter. Detroit—Keeperd & Son have pur- chased the grocery stock of Baumgarth Bros. Fenton—Wm. E. Lanning has sold his grocery stock to Barbour & Pred- more. Cedar—Sarasohn & Buchhalter suc- ceed S. Sarasohn & Co. in general trade. Owendale—W. J. Maguire has pur- chased the grocery stock of D. E. Mc- Donald. South Lyon—Chas. E. Dietrich, har- ness dealer, has sold his stock to Henry A. Potts. Millbrook—T. O. Pattison has sold his drug, grocery and produce stock to S. S. Evans. Albion—Hadley H. Sheldon has pur- chased the drug and book stock of Barret D. Vaughan. Detroit—J. Berkovitz has purchased the grocery stock and meat market of Gowans Bros. Kalamazoo—W. G. Duffield has pur- chased the dry goods and grocery stock of Minnie Ebens. Detroit—Joseph J. Treppa, dry goods dealer, has taken a partner under the style of Treppa & Co. Big Rapids—John H. Ryan will en- gage inthe grocery business in the Geo. W. Crawford building. Ludington—Charles Genia has opened a feed store at the corner of Washington avenue and Dowland street. Britton—Harry Perkins has opened a clothing store at this place under the firm name of G. J. Perkins Co. Charlevoix—M. A. Levinson & Co. is the style of the new clothing house which succeeds Mrs, L. Levinson. Lansing—Rogers, Giddings & Co. succeed Bracket, Rogers & Co. in the men’s clothing and grocery business. West Olive—J. R. Pixley has engaged in the mercantile business, having pur- chased the stock of Edward Maynard. Lowell—W. S. Godfrey, clothier, has leased the store adjoining his location and will convert the two into a double store. Traverse City—W. H. Brownell, of Kalamazoo, has opened a dry goods, clothing and furnishing goods store in the Munson block. Decatur—S. N. Thomas & Son, hard- ware dealers, have dissolved partner- ship. The business is continued by Frank W. Thomas, Whitehall—August Edlund has en- gaged in the shoe business here in the building formerly occupied by the shoe stock of J. C. Haseltine. Bay City—The Harry N. Hammond Seed Co., Limited, will shortly erect a building gox1so0, four stories and base- ment, on Jefferson street, which it ex- pects to complete by Oet. 1. The new structure is estimated to cost $30,000, grocer and Holland——Trappen & DeKruyter, dealers in harnesses, implements and vehicles, have dissolved partnership, Henry Trappen succeeding. Empire—John Dailey has leased the store building recently vacated by George Taylor, which he will occupy with his confectionery stock. Boon—J. M. Hayden, of Manistee, and E. A. Losie, of this place, have formed a copartnership to engage in the general merchandise business. Lum—The Conley-Nolte Co., general merchandise dealer, has dissolved partnership. The business is continued under the style of Conley & Fox. Lowell—G. V. McConnell, who for several years has been in the furniture business here, has taken a position with Young & Chaffee, at Grand Rap- ids, Sparta—A. Murray, of Lake City, has purchased the general stock of Geo. E. Rowe, at this place, instead of E. W. Murray, of Lake Ann, as stated last week. , Mancelona—A. A. Dietz has pur- chased the grocery stock and meat mar- ket of his partner, E. E. Speicher, and will continue the business in his own name. Petoskey—C. E. Sullivan has disposed of his meat market and building to C. W. Doherty, of Doherty Bros., grocers at Cheboygan. The consideration was $3, 000, Evart—H. Immerman has engaged in the dry goods, clothing, ladies’ and men’s furnishing goods and boot and shoe business under the style of the Leader. Reed City—Geo. L. Parker, of Mt. Clemens, and Chas. F. Johnson, of this city, have formed a copartnership to engage in the manufacture of cement fence posts. Boyne City—Geo. Taylor, formerly engaged in the bazaar and confection- ery business at Empire, has removed to Boyne City, where he will engage in the same line of business. Charlotte—C. E. Morgan has removed to this city from Lee, Mass., to take an active part in the management of the new dry goods house of Fred H. Goveland & Co., in which he is a part- ner. Nashville—Fred G. Baker has pur- chased the grocery and crockery stock of D. Wells and opened a store in the Smith building. Mr. Baker will retain his former place of business and operate it as a fruit stand. Manton—R. C. Ballard, formerly en- gaged in the hardware business, has purchased the general merchandise stock of C. B. Bailey. He will be as- sisted in the business by his son Wil- liam and his daughter Edna. South Lake Linden—David Toplon will occupy the new Gillette building with his dry goods stock as soon as same is completed. The building is a two story structure, 46x54 feet in dimen- sions, with steel ceiling and hardwood floor. Thompsonville—The general merchan- dise stock and store fixtures of C. O. Smith & Co. were sold at auction last week by virtue of a chattel mortgage held by Cornwell & Co., of Cadillac. The outfit was bid in by A. B. McIn- tyre, of Cadillac, for $450. South Haven—E. O. Goldsmith, trav- eling representative for the Putnam Candy Co., of Grand Rapids, has_pur- chased the cigar and _ confectionery stock of Alexander Rudow. The _ busi- ness. will be continued under the style of E. O, Goldsmith & Co, Mackinaw—Clyde Martin and Louis R. Hughes, of Petoskey, have — pur- chased the grocery stock of Louis Lamiain and will continue the business under the style of Hughes & Martin. Mr. Hughes, formerly with the house furnish- ing goods establishment of the J. H. Milor Co., of Petoskey, will manage the business. Jackson—The W. M. Bennett block, now occupied by the Parker & Fleming Co., is being divided into two stores, a new front put in and other improve- ments made. M. Norris & Co., grocers, will occupy one store and it is expected that Henderson & Co., druggists, will lease the other half. Geo, H. Olmsted will open a grocery store in the building vacated by M. Norris & Co. Detroit—At the time the buildings at the corner of Jefferson avenue and Shelby street collapsed some months ago, Crusoe Bros. Co., Ltd., carried about $70,000 insurance, divided among eleven companies. An adjustment of the loss has not been made and to pre- vent suits at law to recover on the pol- icies, Dickinson, Stevenson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel have filed eleven bills in chancery against Crusoe Bros. Ca., Ltd., asking a decree directing that the policies be returned to the several com- plainants issuing them. Temporary in- junctions were granted restraining suits at law being brought on the policies. Manufacturing Matters. Moline—The Moline Canning Co. has been organized with a capital stock of $5, 300. Sault Ste. Marie—The Cornwell Beef Co. has increased its capital stock from $5,000 to $25, 000. Tecumseh—The Tecumseh Telephone Co, has increased its capital stock from $10,000 to $20, 000, Detroit—The style of the Bright Star Polish Co,has been changed to the West- ern Foundry Supply Co. Oshtemo—The capital stock of the Highland Creamery Co. has been in- creased from $4,100 to $4,500. Hopkins Station—The Hopkins Can- ning Co. has recently been established at this place. The capital stock is $10, 000, Hartford—S. M. Carpp has purchased the interest of H. L. Gleason in the Hartford Cheese Co. The business will be continued under the style of the Hartford Cheese Co, Sanilac—The Sanilac Sugar Refining Co., which filed notice of increase of capital stock from $350,000 to $750,000 on May 4g, filed notice of reduction of capital to $600,000 on May Io, Detroit—The Detroit Hoe Co., capi- talized at $50,000, has filed articles of incorporation. George Niebergall is the principal stockholder in the corpora- tion, which will engage in the manufac- ture of hoes, Detroit—The Ideal Toy Co. has filed articles of association with a capital stock of $35,000, divided into 3,500 shares of the par value of $10 each; $25,000 of the capital stock has been paid in. The stockholders are: James N. Wright, John B. Padberg, Jeremiah Dwyer, Geo. L. Fleitz and Francis T. Dwyer, each 500 shares; A. J. Detloff, 100 shares; John. B, Padberg and Fran- cis T. Dwyer, trustees, 900 shares. Scotts—The Scotts Cement Post & Tank Manufacturing Co., Limited, has been organized with a capital stock of $20,000 and will have branch establish- ments at Kalamazoo and Lawton. The officers are Albert J. Harding, Climax, chairman; Wells N. Adams, Secretary, and Charles Nobles, Treasurer. The company owns valuable patents and will manufacture cement posts and water tanks and stock tanks for farmers. Bay City—The Michigan Salt-Machin- ery Co. is the style of a new concern which will have its headquarters at this place. The members of the com- pany are W. J. Wicks and Arthur ID, Eddy, of Saginaw, and G. B. Wilcox, of this city. They will handle a general line of saltmaking machinery and in- stall salt plants. A specialty will be made of the Johnson salt raker for re- moving the salt from vats automatically as fast as made. Lansing—A new concern, which may develop into a large institution, has been organized with a capital stock of $25,000 to be known as the Lansing Manufacturing Co. The company will manufacture an improved lantern, with a patent device for lighting it, the in- vention of Howard L. Hills, of this city. Instead of the chimney having to be raised in order to light the lantern, a match is inserted through a small aperture. By the time it reaches the wick, the match is ablaze and the trick is done. The directors are R. J. Shank, A. M. Darling, Jonas Beck, Howard L. Hills, James Graham, O. A. Jenison and Eugene Williams. Hides, Pelts, Tallow and Wool. The hide market remains firm, with sma!l sales. Tanners do not respond to the declined prices of last week, and are in a good position to hold off. The light kill does not favor much relief. Many tanners claim to have all the hides they want until grass feeders come, when hides will be better quality. Evidently, the high point has been reached and passed, leaving many packs scattered in various towns, Wool skins are closely sold up, ona weak demand. Sheerlings are wanted and sell readily on account of the small supply. The weakness in the tallow market of last week is still apparent on fair offer- ings and good demand. Prices are still too high for an active trade. Edible is desirable stock and is wanted. The market is well cleaned up. Wool is in poor demand East, but there is a good demand at higher values West. New clips are readily sold at 2c above last year's prices, while in the East dealers are crowding wool onto the mills and concede the price from last winter’s asking to effect sales. Re- ports are not satisfactory, as with the dull trade among the mills, these same dealers are crowding prices up for new wools, Someone believes in the future. There is little moving in Michigan and but few cars have been sold to go out. Holders of small bunches are not free sellers. Some towns are paying to the top of the market, while others are quiet, Wm. T. Hess. ——_-»s>>____ If a man empties his purse into his head no one can take it from him.— Franklin, REMEMBER We job Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Points and Tubular Well Supplies at lowest Chicago prices and give you prompt service and low freight rates. GRAND RAPIDS SUPPLY COMPANY 20 Pearl Street Grand Rapids, Mich, Pin ecrsosinaacienie™ = een : i MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 5 Grand Rapids Gossip The Grocery Market. Sugars—The raw sugar market is practically the same as last week, with prices steady but unchanged and with moderate demand. The world’s visible supply of raw sugar is 3,410,000 tons, showing a decrease of 30,000 tons under May 1, 1902, and an increase of 890, 000 over last year. Trade in refined is of small volume. Stocks are light, but de- mand is very light, every one buying from hand to mouth. The general feel- ing in the trade appears to be good, but notwithstanding this fact, buyers do not seem to be anxious to accumulate sup- plies at the present moment. With the continuance of favorable weather, which will stimulate consumption, a renewed demand may be looked for in the near future. No lower prices have been ex- pected, but on Monday all refiners lowered prices five points on all grades with no apparent reason and this caused something of a surprise among the trade. Canned Goods—The canned goods market is about the same as at last re- ports. There is, perhaps, a little firmer feeling in some lines, but no material change in prices. Spot tomatoes are meeting with excellent demand—so good, in fact, that it is almost impos- sible to supply the demand, as stocks are so light. Enquiry at outside points reveals the fact that jobbers’ stocks are very light indeed. The sales of futures have dropped off somewhat, but there is sufficient buying to sustain the market. Corn is steady, but only a very moder- ate trading is reported on either spots or futures. In peas a good interest is man- ifested in spot goods, particularly the lower grades. Prices are unchanged. Futures are firm but little trade is re- ported. All the Baltimore packers have their houses in shape to start in the new packing season, which will commence with pineapples about the 20h of this month. Reports are to the effect that the present crop will be a very fine one and the fruit brought to this country for packing will be some of the finest ever brought from the islands. Peaches are meeting with fair demand at firmer prices. Gallon apples also are in good demand. Sardines are firm but quiet and only a small demand is noted, but with the advent of warmer weather a better demand for all varieties of canned fish is expected. Ninety days ago salmon was exceedingly quiet, with very little doing in this line, but during the past sixty days there has been a very heavy consumption and upon in- vestigation it is found that stocks are reduced far below expectations and, with the heavy demand for June, July and August still before us, there is every reason to expect that stocks will be entirely cleaned up before the new pack is ready. The demand for salmon this year has been and probably will continue to be for some time greatly in- creased by the high price of meat of all kinds, which increased demand has caused a much firmer feeling in spot goods, with the probability of an ad- vance very soon. Dried Fruits—There is a continued good demand for prunes and the market is somewhat firmer. Prompt shipment is insisted on, which indicates a light stock in buyers’ hands. The consump- tion of prunes during the winter and spring has been unusually good and Eastern stocks are now extremely light. Stocks in California are way below nor- mal and there is no question but that every pound will be wanted long before new come on the scene. Forty-50s are practically out of the market; 50-6os are rapidly nearing that stage, and there is considerable more firmness displayed on all sides. A short time ago the pros- pects for the growing crop were most flattering ; to-day, owing to blight dam- age, the best posted experts concede it will be far below the crop of Ig00, and many think it will not be above the crop of 1901, which was the smallest crop raised in California for many years, but the shortage was not felt, owing to the enormous carry over, but another short crop in California would be felt very quickly, as there will be no carry over this season, and as time goes on, if these predictions of damage are fully borne out, the trade can look for a much higher market on the present stock of prunes. Loose muscatel raisins are in fairly good demand and seeded are also doing better and this improvement is expected to increase as there is usually an exceptionally good demand for seeded raisins during the summer. It is interesting to note that last year at this time there were 1,500 to 1,600 cars of old raisins on the coast and now there are not over 100 cars available for seed- ing and they must last until next Octo- ber. We have never seen the market on apricots so closely cleaned up. There is no possible chance of the market de- clining. There is not enough stock and, on the contrary, there must be a grad- ual advance, as the stock is getting scarcer and scarcer. Peaches are in practically the same condition as apri- cots. Stocks are exceedingly light and prices have an upward tendency. Cur- rants are moving out well at slightly higher prices. Dates are steady and in good demand. Stocks are light and but few goods will be put in cold storage this season. Figs are firm, but the de- mand is small. There is considerable enquiry for evaporated apples, but all in vain as there are absolutely none to be had. Rice—Trading in rice is of fair pro- portions, with prices steady. The de- mand is not up to general expectations, but dealers remain confident and will make no concessions in price. Reports from most sections in reference to the new crop indicate that general condi- tions are favorable. Teas—There is no improvement in the demand for teas and business is of a hand-to-mouth character. All grades of green teas, but particularly the low grades, were firmly held because of the light available supply of the latter, and buyers have found it necessary to pay full prices to obtain supplies. Molasses and Syrups—No changes in particular occurred in the molasses mar- ket and dealers, as a rule, expressed themselves as being well satisfied with business, considering the exceptional quiet which usually prevails at this time of the year. The supply of molasses is moderate and indications point to prices remaining stationary for the remainder of the season. The corn syrup market is very firm, with the probability of an advance shortly on account of the strong grain market. Fish—Only a very limited trading is reported in this line. Mackerel sells better than any other description, but only small lots are going out. Prices are steady, owing to small supplies. Rolled Oats—The rolled oats market has been rather unsettled during the past week, early in the week showing a decline of 15c per barrel, 5c per case on competitive cases and 15c on Banner Oats, but later advancing 20c per bar- rel and Ioc per case on competitive cases and Banner. The demand is of moderate proportions. Pickles—Pickles are in very light supply and prices show considerable advance during the past two or three weeks and indications point to. still higher prices soon. —_——__<>_9<—————__—_ The Produce Market. Apples—Ben Davis is about the only variety left. Choice stock commands $4.50 per bbl. Asparagus—soc per doz. Bananas—Prices range from $1.25@ 1.75 per bunch, according to size. Beeswax—Dealers pay 25c for prime yellow stock. Beets—soc per doz. for new. Butter—The market for factory cream- ery is steady at 23c for fancy and 22c for choice. Dairy grades are weaker and lower, ranging from 16@17c for fancy to 15@16c for choice and 14@15c for packing stock. Receipts are heavy. Cabbage—Florida, $3.25 per crate. Carrots—$1.50 per bbl. Celery—California Jumbo commands 80c per doz. Cranberries—$2.50 per crate for Cape Cod. Cucumbers—75c per doz. for hot- house. Eggs—Receipts are large. Local dealers are paying 1334@14%c for case count and 14%@15%c for candled. After this week all receipts will be candled. Figs—Five crown Turkey command 14@15Sc. Green Onions—toc for Evergreens and 15c for Silver Skins, Green Peas—$1.25 per bu. box. Honey—White stock is in ample sup- ply at 15@16c. Amber is in active de- mand at 13@14c and dark is in moder- ate demand at 1o@IIc. Lemons—Californias $3.50, $3.60@3.75. Lettuce—Ioc per lb. for hothouse. Maple Sugar—io%c per Ib. Maple Syrup—$1 per gal. for fancy. Onions—Bermudas, $2.75 per crate; Egyptian, $3.75 per sack; Louisiana, $4 per bbl. of 3 bu. i Onion Sets—Top, $1.25 per bu. ; yel- low, $1.75; red, $2; white, $3. Oranges—California navels fetch $4 per box for fancy. St. Michaels and Fancy Mediterranean Sweets command $3. 50@3.75. Parsley—35c per doz. Parsnips—$2 per bbl. Pieplant—2c per Ib. Pineapples—Havanas command I5c for No. 1 and 13c for No. 2. Floridas bring $3.75 per crate. Potatoes—The market is weak and constantly growing lower. Stock is worth 65@7oc at loading stations. Poultry—The market is strong and steady. Dressed hens fetch 10@1IIc, chickens command 12@13c, turkey hens fetch 13@14c; gobblers command 12@ 13c; ducks fetch 13@14c. Live pigeons are in moderate demand at 50@75c and squabs at $1.20@2. Live poultry meets with active demand at the following prices: Spring broilers, 20@22c; chick- ens, 9@I!oc; hens, 8@oc; turkey hens, 104%4@11%c; gobblers, 9@I1oc. Radishes—25c per doz. Spinach—6oc per bu. Strawberries—Tennessee and South- ern Illinois command $2.75 for 24 qts. Tomatoes—$z2. 50 for 6 basket crate. Vegetable Oysters—z2oc per doz. Wax Beans—$2 per bu. box. Messinas R. W. Cochrane, formerly engaged in the drug business at Watervliet, but for the past year prescription clerk for P. H. Loffler, of Kalamazoo, has engaged in the drug business at the Celery City. The Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. fur- nished the stock. an Frank Van Deven has sold his gro- cery stock at 642 Wealthy avenue to Geo. Gane, who will continue the busi- ness at the same location. The Grain Market. Wheat has not changed since one week ago. ash remains the same, while futures area trifle higher. The visible again showed a decrease of 3,000,000 bushels, leaving the amount in sight,according to the Chicago Daily Trade Bulletin, at 35,000,000 bushels, against 45,761,000 bushels—or about 10,500,000 bushels less—in sight than a year ago. Prices are tending to a stronger position, notwithstanding the bears are using every effort to depress the markets. Newspaper statements, such as the Grand Rapids Herald had in Monday morning’s issue, that Kan- sas needed 20,000 hands and 5,000 teams to gather its 100,000,000 bushel crop, are erroneous. No responsible paper should print such reports. The highest estimate put on the Kansas crop since the rains, and it is claimed they will have only half a crop, means 45,000,000 bushels. Under the most fa- vorable weather conditions the United States will fall below last year’s crop. Spring wheat, on account of the wet and cold weather, is behind in seeding, and the acreage is fully 20 per cent. less than last year. Our exports were over 5,000,000 bushels, or about 62% per cent. of the wheat on passage. How the English tariff on flour and wheat will affect the export business remains to be seen. The United States is look- ing on unconcerned, as things are look- ing prosperous for our country, but we should not be too sanguine. This may change in a very short time, when it will be too late to mend matters. The future will bring forth conditions that are not thought of now. Corn is up 2c and strong. There is an urgent demand from the East, while deliveries are very moderate, so prices are bid up. While corn is high, it may climb higher on account of the scarcity. Oats are neglected and prices are be- ing shaded. The coming crop in oat districts is reported in splendid condi- tion. Rye is rather dumpish. Prices are off 2c and it looks as though they would sell off still more, as the demand is very slack. Beans are strong and up about 7c. While the trade has been looking for lower prices, the contrary has taken place. Flour is strong. While the demand can not be said to be urgent, millers are getting rid of what they make, as they are not grinding to full capacity on ac- count of the scarcity of wheat. Mill feed is strong and the mills are behind on their orders. The scarcity is on account of so many mills being closed and others running only part of the time. Receipts of grain were fair this week, being as follows: wheat, 56 cars; corn, 4 cars; oats, 9 cars; flour, 3 cars; beans, I car; hay, I car; straw, I Car; potatoes, 8 cars. Millers are paying 82c for wheat. C. G. A: Voigt. ———_~. 2. A. D. Otis, Jr., (Cappon & Bertsch Leather Co.), is rejoicing over the ad- vent of a brand new boy at his house, The men at the store insist that it would take an expert to determine which is the happier over the event, the father or the grandfather. ~~». 2. Tarenga Bros. succeed Klune & Sprick in the meat business at the cor- ner of Bridge and St. Clair streets. ee For Gillies’ N. Y. tea,all kinds, grades and prices, call Visner, both phones, i j POET EM EME Reln tie dryienaremerse hymna 4 : FY ‘ FE § A ' MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Village Improvement Telling Influence of the Improve ment Society’s Monetary Prizes. Written for the Tradesman. The best maturity never outgrows its childhood. Wisdom may talk until it is gray about putting away childish things when manhood comes and that is all the good it will do. It is a human and a laudable trait to want to get ahead of the other fellow and with it goes another equally as strong—to have something to show for it. The ‘‘reward of merit’’ that the school boy brings home is valu- able only as it clinches the fact behind it, and that delight which the possessor has, and ought to have, in its owner- ship is no less keen at 60 than it is at 16, It is the signed and sealed acknowl- edgment of merit and the joy in its pos- session is a worthy one. This, and a great deal more to the same effect, was said the other evening at the Society meeting and the result was a unanimous vote that prize-giving is and always has been an hunorable means of inciting mankind to do its best. The rest was easy and the records show the following, or words to this effect : Four prizes will be given to boys for the best kept lawn, particular attention being paid to keeping the street line straight and the premises and alley in perfect order. The prizes will be $10 for the first and three $5 prizes, the three being especially for neatness and open only to boys not more than 16 years of age. Two prizes, one of $25 and the other of $15, will be given for the most attract- ive premises. Both are for neatness, flowers, well-kept lawn and everything which affects the appearance of the place. They are open only to those whose property valuation does not ex- ceed $3,000. It is cheering to state that a prosperous and influential firm in the city gives its name io the first prize. Two prizes of the same value as the above are to be awarded for the most attractive premises, all things consid- ered. The higher prize is to come from a well-known citizen, who will not less- en the good opinion the city has for him already. First and second prizes of $15 and $10 will be given for the best arrangement of window or porch boxes. Prizes of the same number and value will be given for the best arrangement in vines. The Society is ready to offer first and second prizes to janitors for the best kept school grounds, The first prize of $50, is given by a city club and the second, of $25, by a leading merchant. It hardly need be said that these money prizes are making things lively in the town. They are intended to reach every class and condition; and they are reaching them. There is something definite about them. The money idea appeals strongly to the thrifty American mind. The boys who get the $10 and the $5 will exult over the value in dol- lars and cents first, and by and by at the real and the better fact they stand for, while the higher prizes that the men receive will hardly mean more to them. The janitor will be the man the pub- lic will feel in duty bound to look after. He is not always a man of strenuous life. Like the rest of his human broth- ers he is not over-anxious to do too much for his money... He will not take much interest in the Society’s prize and will not hesitate to declare that ‘gardening is not what he was hired for.’’ To offset this is the public sen- timent centered in the boys and girls that belong to that school. As long as the talk is general and no prize has been awarded nothing will be said, nothing will be thought of, but the min- ute that a $50 prize goes to the Emerson school, the Longfellow school or the Whittier school will each resolve itself into a committee of one to go over and see about it and thence go straight to the janitor of its own territory. The ex- pected rebuff has no effect. The $50 becomes the leading subject of the table three times a day and continues until the office and home and privacy of the Schoo! Board are invaded and the jani- tors of the city are compelled to work for that prize. If one fails his life is hardly worth the living and unless he can show himself a prize-winner he has reached the end of his usefulness. Oh, yes, a wide-awake school boy can be made a very efficient member of the Im- provement Society! It may be well enough to remark here that without considerable oversight the janitor can hardly be depended on for good results even if he should take kindly to his new duties. He may be willing to plant trees, but his choice of locality is not always to be commended. He knows how to mow the grass, but does not know where to make flower beds. He has no idea of arrangement. He can weed, but everything is a weed that comes in contact with his hoe and falls before it. The traditional bull in the china shop is often the fittest figure to apply to him, so, left to himself, there will be no prize-taker in the Em- erson school. Good judgment is as much a requisite in him as it is in the teachers. Without carrying the idea too far, both are engaged in the same kind of work and inability, or the result of it, soon shows itself. Both are engaged in caring for ‘‘green things growing!’’ Trees and boys need trimming and they suffer alike if the work be overdone and society is suffering to-day from in- stances where it has not been done at all. To come back to the idea with which we started, let me say that experience has already shown that the prize asa promoter in this field of public endeavor can not be overestimated. Having a money value in itself, it is worth work- ing for. Its real worth, however, is far more than fhe dollars and cents idea. It brightens the surroundings and, best of all, the resultant beauty, entering into the individual life, widens it, ennobles it and goes far to fit it for the Kingdom of Heaven. R. M. Streeter. —___ +. Injunction Against the Packers. With the filing of the bill for an in- junction against the beef packers the United States Government has at last fairly grappled with one of the great trade combinations, and the result of the struggle promises to determine not only the efficacy of the anti-trust law but the future trend of trust agitation. The bill prepared by Attorney-General Knox, with the assistance of District Attorney Bethea, is comprehensive. It covers the whole field of the packers’ opera- tions, from the ranch or stock farm to the shop of the retail butcher. Elimi- nating those paragraphs which recite the names of the six great packing con- cerns and define the nature of their business, the biil presents the follow- ing declarations: That the packers together control about 60 per cent. of the trade and commerce in meat and that but for the fact of a:combination they would be in free competition with one another. That they have entered into an unlaw- ful combination to manipulate the pur- chase of live stock by refraining from bidding against one another except per- functorily, thus lowering the price at which the stock raiser is able to sell. That they also manipulate the pur- chase price of live stock by bidding it up for a few days and thus inducing stock owners to make large shipments, whereupon the price is quickly dropped and the owners fail to secure a fair profit. t That they conspire to manipulate the selling price of fresh meats, combining to raise or lower it, restricting the amount of shipment, maintaining uni- form systems of credits, imposing un- just charges of cartage on dealers and consumers and jointly agreeing not to sell meats to ‘‘delinquent’’ dealers. That by means of rebates and other devices they receive unlawful advantages in railway freight rates and because of this discrimination they are enabled to escape competition. These practices which the federal court is now asked to enjoin are plainly contrary to the anti-trust law, and in proceeding against the packers Attorney- General Knox is simply doing his duty under the law. The questions before the court therefore seem to be chiefly questions of fact. Either the packers have not been resorting to such meth- ods, in which case the investigation can do them no harm, or they have been doing so, in which case they are offend ers against the law and subject to both civil and criminal prosecution. The public desires a thorough disclosure of the facts. If the packers are able to show that they have not offended against the law, well and good. If not, the law must be enforced against them for the protection of the people. Kindness in ourselves is the honey that blunts the sting of unkindness in another. —Landor. Beautiful Large Grain Carolina Sutton’s Table Rice Cotton Pockets. Retails 25c. J ‘ees Have You Caught on To the fact that to be classed with the best merchants you must sell the best grade of goods? D CRACKERS are the best on the market and will bring you a good profit. They are not made by a trust. E. J. Kruce & Co., Detroit, Mich. | | c You ought to sell LILY WHITE “The flour the best cooks use” VALLEY CITY MILLING CO., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ® ASTER GA UN ar Utd Ren TTX B. J. Reynolds, Grand Rapids, Michigan DISTRIBUTING AGENT re OY eA © BEST. SE SE et ee eh ee f Ruberoid Ready Roofing § f Always satisfactory. its class. Grand Rapids, Michigan f ; H. M. Reynolds Roofing Co. f PW ROR RRO eewwaww Write for samples and prices. The original roofing of Se OR SR WR EE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Co-operative Stores at Home and Abroad. N. O. Nelson is the ‘‘father’’ of the co-operative model town of Le Claire in the suburbs of St. Louis, which is said to be very successful. Speaking of the co-operative work of the world, Mr. Nelson says: ‘‘The English Co-operative Wholesale Company does the largest merchandising business in the world by nearly two to one. Its annual business amounts to $80,000,000. It has the largest factories, making its own goods, owns seven steamships to carry its own goods, keeps thirty foreign resident buyers to do its buying for it. ‘‘The Scottish Wholesale Company does a similar business, amounting to $30,000,000 per year. Each company manufactures its own boots and_ shoes, grinds its own flour, makes its own clothes, cloth, furniture, soap, crackers, preserves, candies, et cetera. The Eng- lish company has recently decided to purchase land in India on which to raise its own tea. These wholesalers are owned and managed ‘by the retail stores and factories organized on the purely co-operative plan. Of these societies there are 1,700 in England and Scotland, with a membership of 1,800, - ooo, and they sustain a population of nearly ten million people. Some stores have aS many as 5,000 members, and many of them do a business of from $4,000,000 to $7,000,000 a year. They are all started by the plain working peo- ple, although no one is excluded. They started with small capital and a small membership. By economy in expendi- tures and saving the profits they have grown to such dimensions. ‘‘In continental Europe the system is not as old as in Great Britain, but it is developing rapidly. Denmark has a larger co-operative business than any other country. There are about 1,000 stores and nearly as many farmers’ as- seciations, such as creameries, pork and egg packeries, etc. In Ireland the creamery and bacon business has de- veloped so largely in the last few years as to promise a revolution in Irish farm- ing. In Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Austria the system has taken a firm foothold. In Germany and Austria there are many small co-operative banks that have been uniformly successful, much to the surprise of financiers. ‘‘I have been recently investigating the number of co-operative associations in the United States, and have found that there are about 1,000, two-thirds of which are creameries, grain and fruit associations. Notable among the latter is the Southern California Citrus Fruit Exchange. This handled last year some $9,000,000 worth of fruit, at an actual saving of several million in safe-guard- ing the brands, in avoiding shipments to the glutted markets and in economy in profits, Utah has nearly 100 well- established co-operative stores. In Cal- ifornia there are forty, most of them of recent origin. In Massachusetts and Kansas there are many well-established stores, some doing a half-million busi- ness annually. One grain association in lowa did a business of $660,000 last year. ‘‘The salient points about co-opera- tion are unlimited membership, unlim- ited capital, cash buying, cash selling, one-man-one-vote, unadulterated goods, uniform prices, simple interest and profits returned in proportion to pur- chase. Its strength lies in its being on a cash basis, incurring no other expense than that necessary to handling: noth- ing is wasted, The average returns in this country are about 7 per cent. This is after paying interest on the invest- ment and laying by a surplus. In Great Britain the retail profits are usually higher and the expenses lighter,so divi- dends are greater. ‘‘In this country the capital owned by each member is from $100 to $1. The dividends accruing to those who have not paid for a full share may be applied to the payment of such share. There are well-established stores in Pomona, Santa Barbara and some other places in Southern California. Los Angeles now has two societies organized. Both the local institutions are on the right basis and bid fair to succeed. The principle is a right one, and persons who become members of co-operative institutions have the satisfaction of knowing that it is not only a good investment financial- ly, but that it is also helping along a principle that is right and bound to prevail.’’ er eee Made the Court Understand. Not all lawyers get the best of the witnesses when they attempt to confuse them and weaken the force of their tes- timony in the estimation of judge and juries. In one of the Northern counties of this State not long ago an attorney was cross-examining a young woman, a witness in an assault case, who had tes- tified that she had seen the defendant ‘*shy'’ a book at the plaintiff. The lawyer seized on the word. ‘* *Shy?’? ‘Shy’ a book? What do you mean by that? Will you explain to the court what the word ‘shy’ means?’’ The girl leaned over the desk beneath the witness box, picked up a law book and threw it so accurately and so forc- ibly at the lawyer that he had hard work to dodge it. ‘‘T think the court now understands the meaning of the word ‘shy,’ ’’ said the judge, gravely. The girl was allowed to finish her testimony. eS Wanted to Obey the Law. President Eliot, of Harvard, is one of those men who go at their work as if the entire responsibility of its accom- plishment rested upon their individual shoulders. Some time ago Governor Crane, of Massachusetts, was approached by a delegation of business men, who asked that President Eliot should be appointed as one of a commission to report on the proposed construction of a dam over the Charles River. The Governor demurred to the proposition. The committee was urgent. “‘Would you mind stating your ob- jections to President Eliot?’’ said the spokesman to the Governor. ‘*Well,’’ replied the latter, ‘‘the law says that the commission shall consist of three men. If I appointed President Eliot there would only be one.’’ a ‘“We certainly do have some peculiar customers,’’ remarked an underwear salesman the other day. ‘‘Take, for instance, that man just going out. Why, he’s tried everything as often as it came out with sufficient advertising to suggest itself. Linen, cotton and every other material he has gone into with equal enthusiasm, only to be on the lookout for something new the next season. chain armor if the case were attractive- ly put before him! To-day he was real wicked. He said he had a scheme whereby he intended to robus. His idea is to buy four suits of wool gauze underwear many sizes too large for him. He reasons it will be all the cooler and more airy, so he will be comfortable all summer. Then by winter the things will have shrunk until they're as thick as boards, so he’ll be right in it sum- mer and winter with the same under- wear. He’s one of our prize cranks.’’ a Any man who feeds upon his own greatness is not apt to be troubled with the gout. Why, I verily believe he’d try | a = e -&, a, z=. aO' e OL D'S Y AY AY AY Ay AY AY Ay A a sss a yA mn a He Is More Precious Than Retain yours by eating The Alce 2¥,, |b. Pocket Ex tra Large Grain Carolina Extra Selected Japan Citas Retails 25c Retails 25c RECIPE on each pocket. Orme & Sutton Rice Co. 46 River Street, Chicago E ee Fi is push Aa eee . ___ Not Tommy’s Fault. Mother—There were two apples in the cupboard, Tommy, and now there is only one. How’s that? Tommy (who sees no way of escape) — Well, ma, it was so dark in there I didn’t see the other, —_22>__ Very Suitable. ‘‘Say,’’ exclaimed the man who was being shaved, ‘‘you should reserve that razor for your political customers. ’’ ‘“Why so?’’ asked the barber. ‘“ Because it has such a pull,’’ ? Oxfords This is the season of For Footwear And we have the finest and largest stock in Central Michi- gan to select from—Patent Leathers of all kinds, Calf and Vici Kid, Heavy, Light and Medium Weights—Prices to suit all. Either come and see us or send us your order by mail, and we will see that you are properly shod. 6 West Main Street Battle Creek, Mich. L. A. Dudley Men’s Work Shoes Snedicor & Hathaway Line No. 743. Kangaroo Calf. Bal. Bellow’s Tongue. % D. S. Standard Screw. $1.75. Carried in sizes 6 to 12. Geo. H. Reeder & Co. Grand Rapids Don't Drift— Pull Don’t let your business drift any old way. Take a firm hold—pull. Get business pullers to pull business your way. Shoes will do it. Our own Factory-Made Give them a chance. Herold-Bertsch Shoe Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan Makers of Shoes Nevewuvenebeuuyudde Your Ambition of building up a paying shoe trade can only be realized by selling shoes that give the wearer satisfaction. In making shoes we look carefully after the wearer's interest. We see that he gets his money’s worth. The consequence is when you sell a pair of our shoes you . are either holding the trade and friendship of an old cus- tomer or making a permanent patron of a new customer. We are glad to call anytime with samples. Rindge, Kalmbach, Logie Co., Ltd., Grand Rapids. AAA AR AAR AAAA eXK-L. harden | | KoA VCD |___SHOE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 13 Minor Notes Relating to the Sale of Shoes. Among the retailers there seems to be more complaint than usual this season of spring shipments. In the first place they say the better grades and higher priced lines are away behind, especially Eastern makes. Goods that were or- dered for March first and fifteenth deliv- ery are not yet in and in the second place the shoes that fail to compare fa- vorably with samples have increased over last season’s shipments. As to the first, the story is an old one, and cause for complaint will continue as long as manufacturers of well adver- tised and favorably known lines go out and sell a larger quantity of goods to be delivered at a certain time than it is possible for them to make. If the deal- er would place these tardy shippers on his black list and after the second or third offense pass them up for a season or two it would help matters along con- siderably. The writer was talking to a retailer the other day on this subject. He com- plained that a certain house of whom he bought his ladies’ shoes were always behind ; no matter how early he ordered his goods shipped the result was always the same. Goods came along in install- ments and invariably the part of them he needed most came dragging in at the tail end of the season, causing him an- noyance and loss of trade and profit. When the suggestion was made to him that there were many other lines made just as good and why not let the tardy fellow rest awhile and give some one else a chance, he said he had made up his mind to do so several times but they always promised to do better and he continued to give them another chance but he had about reached the limit. There are too many good lines of shoes made nowadays for a dealer to be compelled to put up with such (to put it mildly) inconveniences. There is no one line so all powerful that a dealer's success depends upon his having the agency for it. These tardy houses generally expect their bills to be met promptly and it is no more than fair that they should be compelled to ship promptly. If you can not get satisfactory accommodations at one house try another, As to the second complaint. Admit- ting such is the case, it is the logical outcome of the increased demand by the retailer for closer prices. If the dealer will look over the leather markets for the past eighteen months he will see that the price of leather has climbed stead- ily up and anything that enters into the cost of a shoe, with possibly the excep- tion of labor,is higher to-day than ever. Yet shoes apparently never were so cheap. Manufacturers are all anxious for or- ders and dealers are looking for the best shoe for the least money and a great many of them are prone to pass up a line they have handled with satisfaction for years to buy from an unknown house whose samples are as good looking at a little less money and often this is the beginning of his troubles. The merchant is vitally interested in the price paid labor and it should not be through him that wages are reduced. Find a community in which labor is paid good wages and you find a pros- perous one from the retailer’s stand- point. But you cannot have cheap goods without lessening the cost somewhere, It must either come out of the article itself or labor. One contention of the trusts is that they lessen the cost of production but if they do this at the expense of labor, instead of conferring a benefit they work a hardship on us all, In the last census report on the shoe business in the United States the statis- tics show very plainly where the lessen- ing in the cost of production comes in. The number of wage earners increased .69 per cent., but the wages paid de- creased 2.5 per cent., and the value of the product increased 18.3 per cent. These statistics also show men’s and boys’ shoes to have increased in value 32.8 per cent. and women’s and chil- dren’s only 2.4 per cent. An attempt is made to explain this by stating that women and children wear more low shoes than formerly. If this were a fact, however, it would not make the difference for there is very little differ- ence between the cost of the oxford and high shoe. Dealers have a better ex- planation, however. They say there is a disposition among women to slight their own and the children’s shoes in favor of some other more conspicuous part of their wearing apparel. Women who used to wear turns or welts at from $4 to $4.50 now take a McKay at $2.50 or $3, providing it is made up as stylish as the better grades. A Three Paragraphs in Lighter Vein. The man who wrote ‘‘Home, Sweet Home,’’ never had a home. The man who composed ‘‘On the Banks of the Wabash’’ never had a bank. The man who composed ‘‘Baby Mine’’ never had a—mine. The man _ who wrote ‘‘My Bark is on the Sea’’ never had a dog. The man who wrote ‘“‘Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!’ never owned a tomato can. The man who composed ‘‘Just One Girl’’ is married and has a breach of promise suit on his hands. The man who wrote ‘‘Goo-Goo Eyes’’ ought to be shot. eee One day when a merchant had asked for a market report he was referred to the office boy who said: ‘‘ Young men, unsteady; girls, lively and in demand; papas, firm but declining; mammas, unsettled, waiting for higher bids; coffee, considerably mixed; fresh fish, active and slippery ; eggs, quiet but ex- pect to open soon; yeast, rising; bread- stuffs, heavy; boots and shoes, those on the market soled and constantly going up and down; hats and caps, not. so high as last, but foolscap, which is sta- tionary; tobacco very luw and has a downward tendency; silver, close, but not close enough to get hold of.’’ * * * Limburger cheese laid away in cup- boards and refrigerators will drive away ants, says an exchange. It will drive the dogs out of a barnyard; it will drive a mule through a barbed wire fence; it will drive a herd of cattle over a prec- ipice; it will drive a tramp from a good meal; it will drive a negro from a ben roost, or a man into insanity who stays ten minutes within five feet of its unsavory presence; yes, it will drive away aunts and uncles, and if we had any cousins that it would not drive away, we would be tempted to disown them. +>? >_____ Minor Chords. Do not ‘‘blow’’ about your business to customers; they might conclude that you are doing too much. Do not ask two prices. Your customer might think that the other fellow gets the lowest. Do not keep a clerk down. Your com- petitor might lift him up. Do not fail to keep your engagement with the traveling salesman. His time is money. Do not expect returns from your first advertisement the same day. It takes time for seeds to take root. Do not say a word in your advertise- ment that you will have to ‘‘eat.’’ In- digestion is troublesome. come to us. If you want a Good Honest line of SHOES We handle nothing but good, solid, reliable goods; the best that money can buy or leather will make. Send us a mail order for our No. 34, MENn’s Casco CALF Bats, Doncota Tops, extra back stay, double decker and rope stitch; up to date in style and warranted in every respect. THE WESTERN SHOE CO. Toledo, Ohio NU ITPNPP HN NEP HN NEP NNE EP Ne TET NET eTrNtT Ver ANT We carry the finest fitting rubbers made. The Goodyear Glove British and English Toe. Try them. We also carry French Heel Rubbers. Boots in light and heavy weight. Send us your mail order. HIRTH, KRAUSE & CO., Grand Rapids, Mich. MU AMA AMA AAA AAA SUA ANA AUASA ASA Abi ANA bk Jb Jbk Jhb ANA Lhd dk dbb Jhb dak Jbd ddd SAUVIHEPNNT TEFEN NET NEP erearNeT ier ere NTT ver verenrNer ver ver str tree MUL AUAUb ANA bd dk dd UMA AL AAA AAA bk JAA did ” Embrace every feature of Style, Grace, Beauty and Durability; they wear well, look well. The dealer who will put in our line of Ladies’ Shoes w7l/ do well. Write us about it. F. MAYER BOOT & SHOE CO. Milwaukee SPECIAL OFFERTO MERCHANTS this advertisement a ne MILWAUKEE DUSTLESS BRUSH CO., °** *Sitwat WORLD’S ONLY SANITARY DUSTLESS FLOOR BRUSH to be paid for at list price if wanted, or » returned at our expense. We want to \\ demonstrate the value of the brush. We will send to any merchant answering KEE, WIS. es Cre eETEY seer nenemens seca? emg RLS oe i i te aca 14 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Dry Goods Weekly Market Review of the Principal Staples. Staple Cottons—The staple end of the market has shown more improve- ment than any other and principally on home account. Individual sales have not been large, but the aggregate has been considerably better than for any recent similar period. A fair number of orders in brown sheetings in four yard and lighter weights are coming to hand and prices are very firm. The tendency on heavy goods is against buy- ers in spite of the moderate business in them which is being transacted at pres- ent and has been for some time past. There is no special change in the situa- tion of ducks and osnaburgs beyond the advance of a week ago in the United States Duck Corporation, the sales re- ported remaining about the same. There has been a good increase in the number of enquiries coming forward for bleached cottons, although up to the present writing there is no change to report in the actual tone of the market and the actual sales transacted. It is evident, however, that the time is drawing near when the buyers must take hold with more freedom. Wide sheetings are quiet and cotton flannels and blankets show no special change. There isa continued moderate demand for denims, ticks and cheviots which is met readily at current prices. Other coarse colored cottons show no important change. Printed Cottons—In fine grades of printed cottons the conditions show no change, the reorder demand being of “moderate dimensions only, but prices are firm and there are but few odds and ends to be found. Percales remain quiet and firm. Printed flannels are steady at previous prices. Domets have secured better business during this week, but prices are unchanged. Ging- hams are quiet at our last quotations. The fine grades are in very short sup- ply. The market is bare and the deliv- eries on early orders take care of the entire production. Linings—There is a moderate im- provement in the market on linings and the total of transactions is consid- erably ahead of those of any week for some time past; at the same time the general tone of the linings market has shown a decided improvement. There are spots, however, in which buyers re- port they have found it easier to make purchases than last week. Percalines are among the lines in better demand and the higher qualities and finer fin- ishes in both fast blacks and colors are firm. Mercerized linings are securing a fair business, but imitation lines are irregular in demand. The clothing trade is still buying on a conservative basis, but the business has improved during the past ten days. There is a quiet trade in cotton Italians, twills, Alberts and similar goods and in warp satin sleeve linings. Dress Goods—Jobbers are generally in a hopeful mood as regards the out- look for fall, claiming that all that is needed to stimulate the retailers’ inter- est in fall goods is a healthy movement of spring goods. According to the statements made by dress goods sales- men.a larger percentage of the business being secured runs to high-grade fabrics than for some time past, which in itself is a feature of no small moment. Job- bers report that the bulk of the fall orders secured have been on plain staples, sheer fabrics and fancy waistings. The garment maker, as well as the retailer, has kept pretty close to plain effects, aside from waistings. Viewed from the standpoint of the mills, the fall dress goods season has not been a particular- ly successful one. The mills as a whole are not in a strongly sold position. The continued popularity of the sheer fabric has been a menace to medium-weight dress goods fabrics and the effect of this has been felt by many mills. A good accumulation of business has been secured on_ broadcloths, cheviots, thibets, meltons; venetians have not been an unqualified success; some lines have done well, others poorly. A big business has been done on waistings and sheer dress goods in which both foreign and domestic manufacturers have shared. There is a distinct feeling in some quarters that the business in etamines, veilings, mistore cloths, gren- adines, silk warps sublimes, etc., has been overdone, and may, therefore, cause trouble later on. Being unsuited to general wear and altogether out of line with the requirements of the poorer people—that is, the toiling masses and the wives of working men—who go to make up the great army of consumers, it is claimed buyers have not used their best judgment in connection with such purchases. The waisting business oc- cupies a prominent place in the mar- ket. Embroidered effects in plain shades are good sellers. Certain imported fancy waistings are shown in wide striped effects. Jobbers’ lines of waist- ings are very comprehensive, including an almost endless array of fabrics at a very wide range of prices. Underwear—Lightweight ribbed goods for men have now assumed an excellent position, and prices on many lines have risen to a higher basis. Balbriggans are in a class all by themselves this season, far ahead of every competitor in point of sales and a sold-up condi- tion; and it is in these goods that the greatest difficulty is expected when trouble comes. Leading makers have been refusing business for two or three weeks and buyers can not find stocks of these goods witb which to fill up on, and they hardly know which way to turn. There is but a small demand at the present time for fleeces for next fall, and this is due in part to the fact that retailers have shown an unexpected lack of interest for the past week or two, which is due undoubtedly to the greater attention being given to the present season’s business than to the fall. This, of course, effectually prevents buyers for the jobbing houses buying in turn. Ad- vanced prices also may have had some effect, but if the goods are wanted, they will be bought anyway. The mills are now making deliveries of wool goods on early orders. Most of the mills making these goods have secured a good com- plement of orders and will run fairly steady, for the most part, through the season. There is some talk about show- ing and selling goods for spring, 1903, but as yet there is nothing more than the preliminary exhibiting. Hosiery—The hosiery section of the market appears to be quieter than is natural, but this only by way of con- trast with the recent very busy period which was considerably prolonged. This trading was more in the way of a good steady diet thana rush. Nearly all the buyers are through now, although a few still linger in the market, pick- ing up odds and ends. Buying has been quite liberal on all lines, Carpets—The carpet situation is still a waiting one, with no material changes in the conditions as compared with a Summer Underwear Don’t wait too long in filling in your stock of summer underwear. The good numbers are going fast. Our stock this year is the finest we ever carried. Gents’ underwear in plain and fancy colors. Ladies’ underwear in long sleeves, short sleeves and sleeveless. Children’s underwear in long sleeves and short sleeves. Prices Range from 45c to $4.50 per dozen. ’ P. Steketee & Sons FAR Wholesale Dry Goods, Grand Rapids, Mich * The “Empire’ Overall Is appreciated by the laborer because he gets a good fitting article and one that stands the wear required by such work at a price within the reach of his purse—fact is Empire Overalls at 50c are as good as other makes at 75c. If you want to in- crease your overall sales try the Empire, made with and without bibs and coats to match. Grand Rapids Dry Goods Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. ; Formerly Voigt, Herpolsheimer & Co. Owen WS SS Tn HALO THE CORRECT SHAPE ws Ws. Ws. ar, ar, ar, a, a . © ws. Ws r,s st a ae, ar WY Exclusively Wholesale Perfect and snug fit. Curves over the hips. Gives the drop effect. Prevents sagging of skirts. Specially adapted for the new wy style of waists now in vogue. In all the popular leathers and fa- bries. Popular prices. samples. Manufactured by THE NOVELTY LEATHER WORKS, JACKSON, MICHIGAN Send for BE BR BB BR Hn BR BR ow aR. a A Portable Gas Plant You can pack it in yourtrunk. Just what all summer re- j sorters want. Why, you can cook with it, light your lawn as well as house, store, hall or park. ( f f f ! f been told nor can it be here. j j The half has never Just write us for the rest. M. B. Allen Gas Light Company 5414, West Main Street Battle Creek, Michigan ia. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 15 week ago. The market is really ina between seasons position and but little business can be expected until the time arrives for the new orders to be taken, Manufacturers just now are not given over to the seeking of new business but more to the cleaning up of what few scattering orders they have in hand that are unfinished, in order that the new fall season can commence with the least number of hindrances possible. The new samples have been ready as a rule for some weeks, and mills in general are ready to start off on a new season as soon as the word is given. Machinery has been given a thorough overhauling as soon as it has been stopped and, gen- erally speaking, there will be no need of any delay in that respect when the new business commences to show itself. This refers largely to the % mills. The ingrain manufacturers have so much business in hand that they find ita hard proposition to give all the required attention to the preparations for the coming season and many of the Phila- delphia weavers wil] not be able to start off when the first gun is fired. The duplicate orders received by some of the manufacturers were of unusual size, which will no doubt necessitate prolong- ing the making of this season’s goods some few weeks longer than was first believed would be a sufficient time to run. While, as yet, no exact date has been set for the opening of the 34 goods by the big New York manufactur- ers, it is thought that some time during the week beginning May 12 will find the buying movement in order. Much se- crecy, as in past years, is shown just at this time, and even the best informed man in the trade is not in a position to say positively whether the new prices are to show a general advance or whether more or less weakness is likely to be ex perienced. Surely,if general conditions have anything to do with the schedule of prices, higher prices would be guaran- teed. One very favorable feature for those making 3 goods which did not exist a year ago, isthat the surplus stock of carpets is very small compared with that of other years. . Even in NewYork jobbing circles this is quite noticeable, although the Smiths claim to be pretty well stocked up with velvets and tapes- tries. While we do not hear the trade coming out openly and giving their opinions as to what the new prices are to be, some are authority for the state- ment that they will be vastly disap- pointed if velvets do not show at least an advance of five cents. Other lines, they say, should advance proportionate- ly. Raw material is as high, if not higher, this year than last. Jute, which is a big factor in the 3/ goods trade, on account of its extensive use for backing, has advanced some two or three cents over last year’s prices. Another item, which looks now as though it would show a big increase over last year, is the cost of labor. In Philadelphia all the 3/ goods weavers and other workers at the present writing are on the verge of a strike, which promises to tie up every 3{ mill in that city if the 15 cent increase in wages is not granted by the manufacturers. The trouble coming, as it does, just previous to the beginning of a new season is likely to make it very embarrassing for the manufacturers un- less the demands of the workers are agreed to. The Philadelphia ingrain weavers, while experiencing a season between hay and grass, as far as new orders are concerned, are exceedingly busy, as a general thing, on old busi- ness, which they are anxious to clean up before further demands are put upon them in the shape of the next season’s initial orders. Manufacturers are giv- ing much of their time now to the study of the future wants of their trade as well as to what is likely to be done regard- ing the new prices. Philadelphia weav- ers, while not expressing their views on the situation as loudly as they might, feel that better prices should be in or- der, whether in all wool ingrains or in the cotton and granite carpets. Wool has nct been the only commodity that has held out so remarkably firm. Cotton has been very high for some months, and to-day is quoted around its highest mark. Jute has advanced some few cents. Manufacturers of the cotton in- grains, as well as those of jute, are as enthusiastic in arguing for high prices as their fellow manufacturers of wool ingrains. They are very busy on old business and they anticipate a goodly number of orders when the new season commences. —_—___* 0 -~» The Kind of Young Men Needed. A merchant who sought a clerk, with a view to teaching him the business and ultimately making him a partner in the establishment, thus described the specifications required : He must be under thirty years of age, preferably from twenty to twenty-five. He must have been taught by good par- ents habits of courtesy, self-control, diligence and economy. He must have a good public school education. He must have good sense; a smart fellow without gumption will not fill the bill. He must have a level head. He must bea genuine man, physic- ally, mentally and morally. His health must be robust that he may be able to work hard and to hold out. He must have an alert mind, rare judgment, a quick understanding and a good memory. He must be able to express his ideas in few words and so plainly that none can fail to understand him. He should have a high sense of humor, easily seeing the funny side of things and appreciating it. He must be patient, resolute, ener- getic and ambitious. He must have a reverent mind,a gen- tle heart and a manly spirit. He must have high aims and it must be with him not how much money he can make but how much good he can do, He must be an intense hater of wrong and injustice; a hearty lover of truth and righteousness, He must be honest to the core. He must have a pure heart in a clean body. He must have the instincts of a gen- tleman and hold womanhood in the highest esteem and honor, He must be cheerful, hopeful and not easily cast down. If knocked down he must be able to jump up and move right on. He must be of strictly temperate habits, not touching alcohol in any form, and not using tobacco, A young man that will size up to these requirements, or know of one any- where, or know any one who knows of any one, or know of any one who knows any one who knows of any one, kindly inform at my expense. a True to His Vow. The two men met at the door of a meat market. - One was coming out and the other was going in, and each had a basket on his arm, ‘“‘T thought you said,’’ remarked the one who was about to enter, ‘‘you were going to do what one man could do to knock out the Beef Trust by not eating any more beef.’’ ‘*That’s what I said,and I’m sticking to it,’’ replied the other, showing him the contents of his basket. ‘‘There isn’t any liver trust that you know of, is there?’ AWNINGS FOR STORES AND HOUSES We can save you money on your awnings as we carry a large stock of Cotton Ducks and Awning Stripes. Directions for Measuring. Measure 7% feet from sidewalk—this is where frame fastens to building—then send distance 1 to 2,2 to 3,3 to 4 (see cut.) Upon receipt of same we,will send samples and bottom prices. CHAS. A. COYE, {i and 9 Peari St., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. -- « Rugs from Old Carpets f Retailer of Fine Rugs and Carpets. { Absolute cleanliness is our hobby as well as our endeavor to make rugs better, closer woven, more durable than others. { We cater to first class trade and if you write for our 16 page illustrated booklet it will make you better acquainted with our methods and new process. We have j no agents. We paythefreight. Largest looms in United States. j Petoskey Rug Mfg. & Carpet Co., Limited 455-457 Mitchell St., Petoskey, Mich. SO ee Things We Sell Iron pipe, brass rod, steam fittings, electric fixtures, lead pipe, brass wire, steam boilers, gas fixtures, brass pipe, brass tubing, water heaters, mantels, nickeled pipe, brass in sheet, hot air furnaces, fire place goods. Weatherly & Pulte Grand Rapids, Mich. Nature gave Minnesota and Dakota the proper soil and climate to grow wheat and we have learned by long ex- perience the best way to grind it. CERESOTA is the result of good wheat and good milling. OLNEY & JUDSON GROCER CO., Grand Rapids, Mich. Distributors for Western Michigan =: . . oe, o™, - a, =. Da aI aI a?” MRe MERCHANT, Dear Sir: heree How about a No. gross doz. S 23a Mm: $ & $ 02 2... 2654 t........ 17 03 a, s4n6 m........ 30 04 4, 4%x 7% in.. 40 05 S 6€ 225m. 72 08 a6, © MNO6 i... 10 GS S$ 2. Fisherman’s Luck. ‘‘l understand that Miss Specie caught a Duke while fishing in Europe.”’ ‘Yes, but she declares that she hooked two princes and they got away just as she was about to land them.”’ —_—_> 2. ___ A disciple is a man who does not un- derstand. He thinks that he is on, but he isn’t. ments. : Nd : ; : : : IIS NS in this section. We are the largest receivers of eggs We have a large and growing demand for Michigan eggs and can handle all you can send. We guarantee prompt returns and full market value on all consign- We have been established 35 years and have a reputation for honesty and fair dealing. We refer you to the Third National Bank of Baltimore or the Mercantile Agencies. G. M. Lamb & Bro. 301 Exchange Place, corner South Street, BALTIMORE, Md. ASAE SASSI AAS Bwewrs = Os RAI SASSSAaASASASASASeSOA Sasa SEEDS | FIELD SEEDS GARDEN SEEDS Our stocks are complete, quality the best, prices the lowest. ALFRED J. BROWN SEED CO. SEED GROWERS, MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. POTATOES Wanted in carlots only. We pay highest market price. and quality. H. ELMER MOSELEY & CoO. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Long Distance Telephones—Citizens 2417 Bell Main 66 In writing state variety 304 & 305 Clark Building, Opposite Union Depot GPOOOOHOOOGOOGOGOOGOOOOOOOOOGH SOSSSSSSSSSSESSSSSSSSSS Butter I always want it. E. F. Dudley Owosso, Mich. GHHHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOHHOHOGD . eeeeeceeeoeoeeeeeeoees MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 19 Water in Butter. The British authorities have estab- lished a rule that butter containing more than 16 per cent. of water shall be con- sidered impure unless proved to the contrary ; and it is also announced that Germany has adopted a rule declaring that butter containing less than 80 per cent. fat shall be considered adulterated. These facts should be noted by export- ers and they serve to indicate the tend- ency toward legal restriction of the amount of water that may be incorpo- rated in butter. It will be noted that in the law recently passed by our own Congress, butter containing an ‘‘abnor- mal quantity of water’’ comes under the head of ‘‘adulterated,’’ but no legal standard is fixed; presumably the carry- ing into effect of this law will compel the Treasury Department, under whose survellance the manufacture of adulter- ated butter will come, to establish a legal standard of water content, beyond which the quantity would be considered ‘*abnormal,’’ Where any attempt has been made by states of this country to prescribe the maximum water content for legal butter various limits have been set and some- times with insufficient consideration. Ohio has a standard requiring at least 80 per cent. fat—allowing for about 17 per cent. water as a maximum—while Oregon makes a water content of more than 14 per cent. and the District of Columbia of more than 12 per cent. il- legal. These latter requirements appear absurd in view of the fact that the great majority of the butter of commerce shows a water content between 12 and 16 per cent. In the event of a standard being es- tablished by the Treasury Department it would seem that the Ohio standard of 80 per cent. fat, now adopted by Ger- many, would fairly represent the com- mercial requirements and be sufficiently exacting to protect from fraudulent practices. ——_-+-__—~> 20 Restricting the Sale of Bob Veals. The new law affecting the sale of bob veals is being rigidly enforced of late and butchers and retail dealers who have been in the habit of using these veals have in many cases suffered a seri- ous loss by having the stock seized from their hands, Previously the inspectors were vigilant regarding the sale of dressed veals when too young to be fit for food, but of late they have given much attention to live veals, and while the inspectors do not feel justified in seizing them alive they have followed persons purchasing them and as soon as killed have seized them. One case recently was a lot of 70 bobs which a butcher bought alive and in order to elude the inspectors he carted them to Jersey City to a slaughter house and after killing they were brought back to New York. The inspectors kept the calves in sight and as soon as they reached New York City after leaving Jersey they were seized and the lot proved a total loss to the butcher. An- other butcher bought thirty odd veals, and as the inspectors were watching them he left them in the pens at the stockyard. The inspectors seeing that they had no food or water notified the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals who killed the entire lot, whereupon the carcasses were seized by the Board of Health inspectors. In most cases so far the shippers have received returns for these calves, as the loss has fallen upon the dealers buying them, but the latter are now becoming afraid to operate in calves below the legal age and it is probable that shippers will not receive much for further shipments. In fact the arrivals have fallen off 50 to 75 per cent. during the past few weeks. —N. Y. Produce Review. ~~» 0+» The Shrinkage of Cheese. In my experience of fourteen years, and with three different systems, I do not find that the shrinkage of cheese is greater in a comparatively dry store than in one where the air passes directly from the ice to the room containing the boxes of cheese. With the system of ice over and valves down to storage room, temperature 40 deg., air at times saturated, cheese av- eraged two pounds shrinkage in five months, With the Cooper system, since in- stalled, we hold temperature 35 deg. and dry the air to 75 per cent. of moisture, and the cheese shrinks but about one pound same time. We tested weight every month of a few boxes, weighing to ounces. The air is in constant cir- culation from large fans. Why is not the shrinkage more? We test for moisture often and hold temperatures and moist- ure as desired. A. D. DeLand. —___~> +> ___ A curious check was presented to the cashier of one of the Kalamazoo banks recently. This check, which was for $10, was made payable to ‘‘the sweetest of the sweet,’’ and was presented to the cashier in the ordinary way. The cashier, naturally startled by the un- usual expression in the body of the check, asked in innocence: ‘‘Who is the ‘sweetest of the sweet?’’’ ‘‘l am,’’ replied the lady. ‘‘Kindly in- dorse it that way,’’ said the cashier. She did. And, as her husband’s ac- count warranted it, for, like a prudent man, he had not overdrawn it, ‘“‘the sweetest of the sweet’’ received her money. Figures are naturally truthful, but un scrupulous statisticians often lead them astray. a a Dreams go by contraries and the man who indulges in day dreams is always contrary. We Guarantee to Sell BUTTER, EGGS, POULTRY at highest market prices, or will buy eggs on track. If you have any to offer wire your lowest price. 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CRITTENDEN, 98 South Division Street Successor to C. H. Libby Both Phones 1300 EGGS WANTED We want several thousand cases eggs for storage, and when you have ary to offer write for prices or call us up by phone if we fail to quote you. Butter 2 We can handle all you send us. % WHEELOCK PRODUCE CO. 106 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Citizens Phone 3232. CET Our Vinegar to be an ABSOLUTELY PURE APPLE JUICE VIN- EGAR. To anyone who will analyze it and find any deleterious acids, or anything that is not produced from the apple, we will forfeit We also guarantee it to be of full strength as required by law. We will prosecute any person found using our packages for cider or vinegar without first removing all traces of our brands therefrom. J. ROBINSON, Manager. Benton Harbor,Michigan. 20 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Woman’s World Promoting Interference in Other People’s Business. The good women who founded the Consumers’ League of the City of New York never intended that the organiza- tion should be regarded asa nuisance by anybody. On the contrary, the league was organized ‘‘to ameliorate the con- dition of working women, shop girls and other employes in and about shops, stores and workrooms in the City of New York and to secure conditions which shall conduce to the physical and moral well-being of all such employes. ’’ Those most actively interested in the work of the League, and particularly its President, Mrs. Frederic Nathan, be- lieve that the organization has not fallen from the higher estate wherein it was created. There are others, how- ever, who believe that if the League has not outlived its usefulness it ought at least to change its name. It is suggested that the organization might be apposite- ly rechristened the League for the Pro- motion of Interference in Other People’s Business. The exigencies of perfect frankness require that it should be here stated that those who make this sugges- tion are mere men, and it can not be expected that they can have a proper appreciation of the motives of gentler natures which take to ameliorating things as they take to afternoon teas. Of course, the women of the League insist that men who hold such notions about the organization really do not know what they are talking about, and that they are, besides, extremely imper- tinent, But these particular men are held in rather high esteem in the com- munity. In fact they are commonly re- fered to as the men who are very large- ly responsible for the city’s commercial greatness. They have had experience with Mrs. Nathan and the Consumers’ League and they assert, rather in sorrow than in anger, that the organization has become a decided nuisance. Mrs, Nathan, they insist, is a high- minded woman particularly qualified to adorn the home,and if she did not have a charming one of her own they would chip in and buy one, even two, for her to adorn, if she would only permit the Consumers’ League to cease to consume her energies. But Mrs. Nathan is tobe neither flattered nor frightened nor ca- joled. She does not intend to sell what she considers her birthright for a mess of pottage. No, siree! It happens that the League, in work- ing out its destiny, must take a particu- lar and special interest in the women employed in the great department stores. In the League, as in other organiza- tions, what is everybody’s business is nobody’s business. So, as President of the League, Mrs. Nathan makes it her business to visit the department stores frequently to look after the wel- fare of the girls and women employed in them. On these visits she asks ques- tions, sometimes of the employes and sometimes of the employers. It is be- cause of the character of her questions that the rechristening of the League has been suggested. Among the League’s reasons for be- ing is to secure for the women employed in department stores fair wages, reason- able hours and good physical condi- tions. The merchants and the laws of the State seek to accomplish the same things and the Department of Health, which is responsible for the enforce- ment of such laws, is rather of the opinion that the department store em- ployes would be fairly well looked after if there were no Consumers’ League. The owners of these stores and the em- ployes themselves are sure of it. And it happens, strange as it may seem to Mrs. Nathan, that the employes of the department stores do not like Nathan methods any better than do their employ- ers, A good instance of the estimate in which the Consumers’ League is held by employes of department stores was furnished only a few days ago. Mrs, Nathan went to a certain store and asked to see a member of the firm. He had long ago found out that there was no use in his talking to Mrs. Nathan, so he sent one of the young women clerks to talk to her. When he toid the girl what he wanted her to do he added : ‘*Now, you show Mrs. Nathan every possible consideration. Let her see everything she wants to see, and answer all her questions to the best of your ability. She may try your patience, but don’t show that she does. Get along the. best way you can with her and re- port to me afterward.’’ In about half an hour the young woman came back to report. To her employer she said: ‘Mr. Blank, there’s absolutely no use in trying to explain things to Mrs. Na- than. She simply comes around to find fault and will utterly ignore all the good things done by the firm for the em- ployes. All the girls guy her and I can hardly be civil to her. When she comes again I wish you would get somebody else to talk to her.’ ‘‘All right,’’ said her employer, ‘“You have had your turn, and if she comes around again i'll ask some of the other girls to see her.”’ The fact that the women and girls in the big stores are not particularly de- sirous of Mrs, Nathan’s official atten- tion makes no difference to Mrs. Nathan. The employes are indifferent only be- cause they do not know any better—Mrs. Nathan will teach them. There are Consumers’ Leagues in other cities—notably one in Boston, where the merchants and the League are in such perfect harmony that Mrs. Na- than quotes their success in her reports as showing what might be done. But the results only impress her and she re- mains unaffected by the difference be- tween her methods and those pursued in Boston. Mrs. Nathan's society prints a list of stores which are recommended to purchasers as being worthy of sup- port. This she calls a ‘‘ white list’’ and by inference, those not on the list are unworthy of support. The merchants, even most of those on the ‘‘white list,’’ do not agree with her and object to the whole procedure. In Boston the league has no ‘‘ white list.’’ : The latest move of Mrs, Nathan to facilitate her efforts for the League was to get herself made a sanitary inspector of the Health Department to serve with- out pay. She told Commissioner Led- erle that she could be of so much service to the Department, you know, if she were only made an inspector. She could then wear an inspector's badge, you know, and could bea real official and have authority and go right into the stores and do things. By displaying that badge she could ameliorate with a vengeance. The Commissioner talked it over with some of his associates and Mrs, Nathan got her appointment and badge, to hold both at the pleasure of the Commission- er, It may be expected that now there LAMPS MNENE NENG NEUEN NDNTUE e Light the Way Ask our travelers or drop us a postal card about LAMPS We have the kind that sells. All new designs M at lowest prices. Lamps can be handled with any kind of stock. Lamps are always easy money makers. Order now. Geo. H. Wheelock & Co. 113 and 15 West Washington Street, South Bend, Ind. SHAN Ud iz 2 PESOS ASA SASS RSIS |} “THE TRIUMPH” Fruit Jar Wrench Fits any Mason Jar. Works both ways—opens and tightens the cover. > ReRaNeNcne wy L A M p § wy wa wy wy wy Nonenenone @ 0 ESN Durable, as it is stamped from steel and riveted together. Cannot break the jar or cover—this is the common fault with other wrenches. House- wives will buy the Triumph on sight. 50 per cent profit todealers. Sold by grocery Jobbers. Retails for roc. FORBES CHOCOLATE CO. 229-233 SHERIFF STREET, CLEVELAND, OHIO Be sure the name Triumph is stamped on each wrench. ESAS OSA ESOS OCICS IES ET Se OSES CAC NEN SASASASaKe= SAKES SRS) Sse q <2_ am ww Grand Rapids Bark and Lumber Co. Hemlock Bark, Lumber, Shingles, Railroad Ties, Posts, Wood. We pay highest market prices in spot cash and measure bark when loaded. Correspondence solicited. W. A. Phelps, President D. C. Oakes, Vice-President ; C. A. Phelps, Sec’y and Treasurer Michigan Trust Building Grand Rapids, Mich. MEN WANTED—Enquire at our camps at Spencer, Mich. Dect on cet caida cnn ial Grand Rapids Fixtures Co. A Shipped sawed knocked elegant i down. design as Takes a first combination class Cigar freight Case rate. No. 64 Cigar Case. Also made with Metal Legs. Our New Catalogue shows ten other styles of Cigar Cases at prices to suit any pocketbook. Corner Bartlett and South Ionia Streets, Grand Rapids, Mich. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 21 will be something doing in the Consum- ers’ League in the way of ameliorating that’s all wool and a yard wide and properly labeled. Commissioner Lederle thinks he acted within his powers under the law when he appointed Mrs. Nathan an_ inspector without pay and permitted her to wear an inspector’s badge. It was pointed out yesterday, however, that it was never contemplated, when the law was passed, to have inspectors going around town and inserting themselves in stores and factories and other places without pay. The intent of the law, it was said, is to have the department stores and factories and other places where children and women are employed inspected by regularly appointed and regularly paid inspectors of the Health Department. Of course, no one would ever think of suggesting that Mrs. Nathan would im- properly use the power conferred upon her but such a practice offers magnifi- cent possibilities to persons appointed as Mrs, Nathan. was appointed to employ annoying and blackmailing tactics upon the proprietors of stores and factories. Maybe Commissioner Lederle did not think of the bad precedent he was es- tablishing when he appointed Mrs. Nathan a sanitary inspector without pay. Some of the merchants are thinking of forming a League for the Improvement of the Condition of House Servants. As soon as the details are perfected and the organization, is in working trim, the President will make a house-to-house canvass for the purpose of finding out the true condition of house servants in New York. In the course of his visita- tions he will call on Mrs. Nathan and ask, among others, the following ques- tions: ‘*Madam, what salary do you pay your cook?’’ ‘Do you give her every other night ole’ ‘‘If your breakfast hour is at 9 o’clock, do you pay her extra if the meal is served at 7?°’ ‘*On occasions when you entertain, do you pay her for working overtime?’’ ‘‘Do you send her to the country in the summer for a vacation and pay her wages while she is gone?’’ ‘‘Do you pay your butler as much as a waitress, and if not, why not?’’ ‘‘Do you provide a gymnasium for your servants, where they may swing dumb bells and cavort on the flying trapeze?’’ ‘*Do you provide easy chairs in your kitchen so that your cook may sit while she chops hash?’’ ‘Do you provide a box at the opera for all of your servants and have you a telephone and a wireless telegraph ap- paratus in the kitchen?’’ ‘*‘Do you send your butler to the Keeley cure after he has been ona bat?’’ If Mrs. Nathan answers these ques- tions to the satisfaction of the President of the House Servants’ League, that officer will promptly stick the League’s label on Mrs. Nathan’s doorpost to give her a certificate of character to any house servants out of a job who may happen to pass that way. Dorothy Dix. a Warning to Children to Be More Cleanly. Commissioner of Health Reynolds, of Chicago, believes that school children should be taught better manners with reference to the care of their mouths and noses, If they are in the habit of wetting their fingers, spitting on their slates, making a general depository of their mouths or swapping apple cores, candy, chewing gum, half-eaten food whistles, bean blowers or anything of that nature, they should be punished as severely as for any other offense; ac- cording to his edict. He has senta copy of the rules to the Board of Edu- cation, with the hope of having them introduced in the public schools, Here are some of his suggestions: Teach the children—Net to spit; it is rarely necessary. To spit on a slate, floor or sidewalk is an abomniation. . Not to put the fingers into the mouth. Not to pick the nose. Not to wet the fingers with saliva in turning the leaves of books. Not to put pencils into the mouth or moisten them with the lips. Not to put money into the mouth, Not to put pins into the mouth. Not to put anything into the mouth except food and drink (and the tooth- brush), Teach the children to wash the hands and face often. See that they keep them clean. Ifa child is coming down with a communicable disease it is reason to believe that there is less chance of in- fecting persons and things if the hands and face are washed clean and not daubed with the secretions of the nose and mouth. Teach the children ‘to turn the face aside when coughing and sneezing if they are facing another person. Children should be taught that their bodies are their own possessions; that personal cleanliness is a duty; that the mouth is for eating and speaking and should not be used as a pocket, and the lips should not take the place of fingers. os Table Supplied. ‘“You seem pleased when these rac- ing automobiles come this way?’’ inter- rogated the new boarder at the farm house, responded the _ old ‘*Certainly !’’ boarder. ‘‘If it wasn’t for them run- Do you use PETOSKEY Lime—that old and reliable brand which is guaran- teed to lay more work than any lime burnt in Michigan? If not, then place your order with the MICHIGAN LIME CO., Successors to H. 0. Rose PETOSKEY, MICH. @eee ning over a hen once in awhile we’d never have chicken on the table.’’ | A Drawing Card for Business Trade, in a steady stream, comes to the store that carries a well stocked line of In-er-seal goods. The demand grows and grows and grows. 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Ludlow St.; Sioux City, 417 Jackson St.; New Model You may not #- It has been adopted by Used in the city as a matter Costs you nothing to inves- isaac aio te — a a Fie Sh aieeetbegsm TPE Ta 22 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The New York Market Special Features of the Grocery and Prod- uce Trades. Special Correspondence. New York, May 10—Coffee contin- ues to accumulate all over the world. The year’s receipts at the primary points of Rio and Santos from July 1, I90I, to a similar date in 1902 promise to be over 15,000,000 bags. So far they have amounted to 14,179,000, against 9,901,000 bags at the same time last year. In store here and afloat there are 2,383,924 bags, against 1,240,870 bags at the same time last year. Prices are so low that sellers are not making any spe- cial effort to dispose of stocks and mat- ters are simply drifting. Demand during the week has been of an average character and at the close No.7 is worth 5-44@6c. As to the milder sorts the week has seen a better demand than existed before, but there is still very little actual business. Good Cucuta is quotable at 84% @8%4c. East Indias show some improvement and prices are well sustained. In tea there is a very light volume of trade. The small demand which exists is, as has been the case for some time, chiefly for Country Greens and Ping- sueys. Black teas are, for the present, **relegated to the rear.’’ There is a growing confidence in the Sugar situation as the season advances and if we do not have winter weather it is likely we shall see an advance in rates. Orders have been fairly satisfac- tory —- the week, but no delay is experienced in filling the same very quickly. The week has not been as active in rice as were the few previous ones, and yet sellers have little tocomplain of and a good deal to be thankful for. Prices are well sustained and the general out- look is favorable for a good summer trade. Prime to choice, 5@55éc. In spices pepper is steady, but this is about all that can be said. No changes of importance are to be noted in quota- tions and the volume of trade is just what may be looked for at this season of the year. For May the molasses market this week has been exceptionally active, es- pecially for the better grades,and prices are very well sustained although no higher. Good to prime centrifugal, 17 @27c. Foreign is quiet. Syrups are steady and in moderate request. While there is a steady sort of trade in canned goods there is no special ac- tivity. Spot tomatoes continue to be at the top and some Jersey brands are quotable as high as $1.37%@1.40. Fu- tures, 90@95c, with no special activity. Tomatoes, according to some packers, are things of the past, that is, very cheap tomatoes. They insist that the crop is harder to raise and that five acres of land are now required, under exactly the same conditions to produce as large a crop as two and one-half acres formerly bore. Changing seasons is the reason given for this. In lemons Sicilys have shown some advance, ranging from $2.50@3. 10, the latter for very fancy; Californias, $2.50 @2.95. Oranges also show some ad- vance. California navels, $2.90@5; blood, $3@4. Bananas are firm, with the demand quite active. Aspinwalls, $1.15@1.20 per bunch for firsts. In dried fruits there has been a con- tinued good demand for raisins at well- sustained prices. There is nothing in the dried fruit situation to call for re- mark. Loose raisins are perhaps in rather better condition, but the general market is quiet, owing probably to free arrivals of strawberries and other fresh fruits, All the lately gathered strength in but- ter is retained, but it would hardly be safe to quote over 25c for best Western creamery. The market is pretty well cleaned up. With oleo out of the way it is likely that butter will ‘‘come to its own’’ again. Seconds to firsts, 22@ 24%c; Western imitation creamery, 21@ 22c; Western factory, 21@22c; reno- vated, 21@22c, No change to speak of has taken place in cheese and, while old stock is growing less, there is no advance in rate. Full cream, old, 13@13%c; new, 11%c, In eggs the really desirable sorts are not overabundant and the market is firm, with selected Western worth 1634 @17%c. Regular pack, 165%@16%c. Of the latter there is a good supply and the tendency seems to be toward a lower basis. In beans the market is quiet. Choice niarrows, $2, 1714 @2.20; medium, $1.72%4 @1.75; pea, $1.80; red_ kidney, $2.17'4@2.20. —_—_>2~—___ Making Eggs Tell Their Ages. From the London Grocery. According to a German bakers’ and confectioners’ organ, the age of an egg is now discovered by immersing it in a solution of salt containing, as far as | can gather, about eight ounces to the pint. When the salt has thoroughly dis- solved, the egg to be tested is dropped gently into the glass containing the solution. If the egg is only one day old it sinks immediately to the bottom; if three days old it sinks just below the surface only, and from five days and upward it floats. Another process has just been awarded a medal in Saxony by the National So- ciety of Poultry Breeders and is de- scribed in a German contemporary. It is well known that the air cavity at the blunt end of the egg enlarges as the age of the egg increases. Consequently, if the egg be placed ina solution similar to the one described above it will have an increasing tendency to float with the long axis vertical. A scale of angles is placed at the back of the vessel, and from the inclination of the egg to the horizontal the age can be gauged al- most to a day. A new-laid egg lies horizontal at the bottom of the vessel. When three to five days’ old the egg raises itself from the horizontal, so that its long axis makes an angle of about 20 degrees with the horizontal. At eight days this angle increases to about 45 degrees; at fourteen days it is 60 de- grees; at about three weeks it is about 75 degrees, while after four weeks it stands upright on the pointed end. 8 Confused on the Place of Destination. At a recent dinner, one of the speak- ers related the story of a visitor toa Sunday school who, in addressing the children, said: “‘I come from Massachusetts; I am on my way to Maryland; and J have stopped over here to talk to you children and to save you from going to hell.’’ After repeating this introduction to his remarks, the visitor said: ‘*Now, my children, where did I come from?’’ ‘“Massachusetts,’’ was the reply in chorus. ‘*Where am I going?’’ he then asked. There was a pause: his geographical route had evidently not been deeply impressed on the gathering. Then the silence was broken— ‘‘To hell!’* came the prompt and startling reply from an earnest but con- fused pupil. SECUR Established 1850. The opportunity to establish satisfactory and profitable business connections, by shipping your EGGS AND BUTTER PO LLOYD I. SEAMAN & CO. 148 READE ST., NEW YORK CITY C. N. RAPP & CO. .. Butter, Egos and Poultry.. 56 West Market and 135 Michigan Sts., Buffalo, N. Y. Immediate sales and prompt returns. Highest market price guaranteed. Boston is the best market for Butter, Eggs and Beans and Fowle, Hibbard & Co. is the house that can get the highest market price. ee ee Boston is the best market for Michigan and Indiana eggs. want carlots or less. returns. All eggs sold case count. 69 and 71 Clinton St., Boston, Mass. REFERENCES: Fourth National Bank and Commercial Agencies. : : : | Smith, McFarland Co., Produce Commission Merchants We Liberal advances, highest prices, prompt SOAGSSSGS Oo bbb bn br bn bn bn bn bn bn de, bn bn bn bn bn bn tn tr FPF GF FGF OVS FE FOV FOV VV VUVUVUS Now is the time to buy Dusters and Nets We have the correct styles and our prices are very low. Sherwood Hall Grand Rapids, Michigan We want Fancy Fresh Eggs. We need them. We have an outlet for them—and a big outlet, too. We want large or small lots, but the better the eggs the better the price. We think from the fact that we retain all our old shippers and are con- stantly adding new ones, we must handle consignments in a Satisfactory manner. Why not give us a trial? HILTON & ALDRICH Co. 39 SOUTH MARKET STREET BOSTON MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 23 Thinks the Butter Men Made a Mistake. I am a butter manufacturer and a but- ter jobber. I am thoroughly against the fraudulent practice of selling oleo for butter, and yet I believe the butter men of the country have made a serious mis- take in pushing the Grout bil! through. I have never known a single law of that character that did not react upon its backers, and the Grout bill is certain, before it is done, in my opinion, to make the butter people wish they had not passed it. I will make one qualification to this prophecy, and that is with regard to the manufacturer of fancy butter. 1 believe that he will derive some benefit from the Grout bill, but the manufacturer of me- dium and low grades of butter will find his trade seriously interfered with, un- less I am very greatly mistaken. The butter market at the present time is, and will be for many months to come, the highest in recent years. The cause of this is to a great extent aside from the oleo bill, although that un- doubtedly contributed to a certain ex- tent. The scarcity of cows, and the heavy use of milk in other directions beside butter, has pushed the price of milk up to a very high point, and must of necessity carry butter up with it. In the country where most of my com- Ppany’s creameries are located, we are paying to-day 2% to 3 cents for milk. Last year at this time we were paying 1% cents. Three cents for milk is equivalent to 30 cents per pound for butter. Butter is also going to be high all Summer and fall. In Chicago at the present time buyers are bidding 22 cents per pound for June tub butter. On the Philadelphia Exchange a seller offered June butter at 25 cents per pound only last week. These prices are fully 3 cents above normal, and they are very likely to stay above normal. I predict that fancy creamery butter will be _sell- Ing at retail next November at 4o cents per pound. : The high price of butter is bound to Increase the demand for oleo, because oleo is a good dea! better than bad but- ter and much cheaper. If the butter market stays where it is now, an oleo manufacturer could almost pay the ad- ditional 8 cents tax and sell colored oleo, Even if this can not be done, however, the conditions are bound to increase the demand for white oleo, and the more white oleo is used the less medium and low grade butter will be used. The idea that oleo is an impure, un- wholesome product has almost passed out of the people’s minds. Most every- body would rather eat oleo to-day—even white oleo—than bad butter, for by do- Ing so they get a better article for a great deal less money. White oleo, which under the new law only pays % cent tax, can easily he sold at 12 to 14 cents per pound. In Cleveland and in other cities, it is selling to-day at that figure, on its merits, and hundreds of families use it, knowing perfectly well what it is. As an illustration of the truth of my statement that almost everybody will now take good oleo in preference to Poor butter, I will cite an experience of my own when on a recent visit toa creamery town in Pennsylvania. This was a buttermaking town, where one would naturally expect to find the peo- ple strong partisans of butter as against oleo; yet on the station platform, on the day when I was there, were six pack- ages of oleomargarine which had been shipped in from New York State. The Government stamps were affixed and there had been no attempt to defraud anybody, apparently. The station master stated that oleo had come in this way to private fami- lies of the town all winter. They had preferred to eat it rather than the poor grade of butter which was then available at a reasonable price. One of the packages was broken, and I tasted the contents. It was made by a big Chicago house and was not even good oleo, In my opinion, it will pay any retail grocer in Pennsylvania to pay his State license and sell white oleo under the zrout bill. I believe he will find a strong demand waiting for him; so large a demand, in fact, as to largely displace his sales of low and medium butter.—K. in Grocery World. —_—__>2>___ Recent Changes Among Indiana Mer- chants. Big Spring—Richarsdon & Richard- son continue the general merchandise business of Richardson & Beatty. Bluffton—W. L. Winning has closed out his notion stock. Galveston— Keller Bros. succeed Ver- non C, Keller in the grocery business, Garrett—H. A. Kingsbury has pur- chased the plant of the Garrett Milling Co. Garrett—Read & Hunt, dealers in dry goods and shoes, have dissolved partner- ship. The business is continued by Hunt & Gettel. Hammond—Catherine Scherer has sold her grocery stock and retired from trade. Indianapolis—The Diamond Wall Plaster Co. is succeeded by the U. S. Gypsum Co. Indianapolis—Jobn H. Dilks, Presi- dent of the Indianapolis Hardware Co., is dead. Indianapolis—I. Grohs has_ retired from the Indianapolis Jewelry Co. Indianapolis——Lilly & Stalnaker, wholesale and retail hardware dealers, have issued preferred stock to the amount of $50, 000. Indianapolis—The style of the L. C. Thompson Co., manufacturer of special furniture, has been changed to the L, C. Thompson Manufacturing Co. Kirkliu—Hardin Bros, succeed Per- kins & Hardin in the sawmill business. Knox—Alex. H. Henderson, drug- gist, is dead. Monroe City—Shugert & Blaum, deal- ers in furniture and hardware, have dissolved partnership, Shugert & Wil- liams succeeding. Muncie—J. W. Snodgrass has pur- chased the meat market of M. K. Snod- grass. Odon—McCarter & Hasler have pur- chased the grocery stock of Asa Haig. Saltillo—D. R. Hostetler & Sons, saw- mill operators, have sold out to Shultz & Freed. Co Cigar Manufacturers GENTLEMEN—We manufacture first class Cigar Boxes complete. Weare supplying some of the best Cigar Factories in this and adjoining states. We want your trade. Send us by mail or express, at our expense, samples of the Cigar Boxes you are using and let us name you prices on goods to match. We can not do you any harm in this and promise to do you some good. Yours truly, Traverse City Cigar Box Co. Traverse City, Michigan Ship your Butter, Eggs and Poultry Fred Unger, 175-177 Perry Street, BUFFALO, N. Y. We can handle them in any quantity and will guarantee prompt returns and highest market prices. Buffalo Commercial Bank, Fidelity Trust Co., Erie County Savings Bank, Dun and Bradstreet, and any of our shippers. JOHN H. HOLSTEN, Commission [lerchant 75 Warren Street, New York City EGGS AND BUTTER. Special attention given to small shipments of eggs. Quick sales. Prompt returns. Consignments solicited. Stencils furnished on application. References: Specialties: References: N. Y. National Ex. Bank, Irving National Bank, N. Y., N. Y. Produce Review and American Creamery. JACOB HOEHN, Jr. Established 1864 HOEHN & MAYER Produce Commission Merchants 295 Washington Street and 15 Bloomfield Street (op. West Washington Market), New York MAX MAYER SPECIALTIES: DRESSED POULTRY, GAME AND EGGS Stencils Furnished Upon Application Correspondence Solicited References—Irving National Bank, New York County National Bank. "SEND YOUR a | POULTRY, BUTTER AND Eecs | | to Year-Around Dealer and get Top Market and Prompt Returns. GEO. N. HUFF & CO. 55 CADILLAC SQUARE DETROIT, MICHIGAN SHIP YOUR BUTTER AND EGCS I age R. HIRT, JR., DETROIT, MICH., and be sure of getting the Highest Market Price. Scales R. R. Track, Abbatoir, Hopper, Dormant, Coal, Depot, Portable, Wagon, Stock, Grocer, Postal, etc. Fairbanks, Morse & Co., Write DETROIT or CHICAGO. i ana cvaics ane 4 serene alk Sao RAL Dlg ale eo SEY 2 ee Se oe eecian seen leg, a : ecaeieitenieareiog oa " a - £1 Sti Si a evn rer ecm ese ee Na eR na aa nw oars ay crm psa han he yield e : 4 tert ili PLR a a4. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN POOR ADVERTISING. Why So Many Meritorious Articles Fall Flat. Written for the Tradesman. . I have spent a great deal of time and considerable gray matter in studying the advertising efforts of others and have acquired some ideas on the subject that may be good or bad, but which at least possess the merit of some individuality. We heara great deal said about the value of experience in teaching us how to live and do business and prosper, but if the truth was known we learn more from the experiences of others than we do from our own. This may appear at first sight a contradiction of all the rules of life laid down to us by our fathers and to them by their fathers; but itis not. 1 would not underestimate the corrective value of our own mistakes—when we recognize them. There lies the key to the whole ques- tion of the value of personal experience as a teacher. When we do recognize our mistakes they certainly serve to keep us from falling into the same er- rors again, but man is naturally egotis- tical and often we err and fail] thereby, without the error or the sermon it might preach becoming known tous. Thus the whole value of our experience is lost to us. But we never fail to note the mistakes of others. We are too supercritical and self-sufficient to miss them; and, if we get some good out of our close atten- tion to the mistakes of others, it is a good thing that we are so ready to note the mote in another's eye. Did we not detect the errors of others there would be no rocks at all for some of us to avoid. All this is by way of a preachment to exhort you to profit by other people’s mistakes in advertising. Many men had experimented with wireless telegraphy ; Marconi perfected it. He saw where others had slipped and fallen and then he avoided the slippery places. Asa result, England and America can now sass each other through the air. Du what Marconi did, read other people’s advertising, look into other people's windows and then don’t follow their example. In advertising, I would not follow any man’s example, good or bad, to any great extent. If it is bad, you surely will want to avoid it. If it is good, you do not want to be an imitator. Three- fourths of the merit of advertising lies in its originality. You want to attract the attention of the customer to a partic- ular store and often to a particular arti- cle. Of course, a suggestion is not to be despised. Another man’s effort may / SSeS IS Vy, IIIS Sass SSS FINE CUT UNCLE DANIEL, suggest a better way to utilize the same effect. There originality enters in and the idea becomes not his but yours. An old Michigan preacher once told me_ he did not believe he had ever said an absolutely new thing from his pulpit in his life. He felt that someone must have discovered the same truths he had enunciated, somewhere and sometime before. He may have been right in this modest estimate of his own preaching, but he clothed his thoughts in words of beauty and power that were all his own and they became his property as much as if he had been the first man to open the Scripture. 1 am a firm believer in the theory that an advertisement that fools somebody is not a good advertisement, no matter how much attention it attracts, The day of the ‘‘catch’’ liner advertisement that started off by telling you how a man was saved from being drowned, bruised and otherwise disturbed by being borne over the brink of Niagara Falls, and wound up by telling you how some other man was snatched from the brink of the grave by Hogg’s Hair Hustler or Tutch- um’s Ten-cent Toothache Terminator bas gone by. That may have done very well when the great American people were newspaper readers and had news- papers to read. Now they are news- paper skimmers and experienced skim- mers at that, and they will detect your dime novel introduction and patent medicine finale as soon as they open the paper and will skip it with celerity and regularity. As a consequence you are paying considerable per line for Laura Jean Libbey literature that is not doing you any good, I have spoken of the little known rem- edies Hogg’s Hair Hustler and Tutch- um’s Toothache Terminator especially in this connection because they present a striking example of what I am trying to point out as poor advertising. Hogg and Tutchum have been advertising on the same principles that apparently reg- ulated the business conduct of a young legal firm that hung out its sign in an English town, according to the old story. They commissioned a sign painter—a gentleman for whom I take off my hat and occasionally my coat—to paint a sign for them. Not until that sign was hung out did their friends realize what a combination their names produced and many alleged the firm name was most appropriate to their profession. When the sign, radiant in gold-leaf, was hung out it produced a sensation. It read: ‘“Ketcham & Skinnum,"’ Their friends told them this would never do, that the whole street was eS if Se SS Z TG AGATE SA ERT SSIS COT TEN-DIL laughing at them and that they had bet- ter add their initials so as to rob the firm name of its ludicrious effect. The sign painter—I doff my millinery—was again called into service and Uriah and Isaiah had their initials added, with this much better effect: ‘*U. Ketcham & I. Skinnum.’’ Hogg & Tutchum have been adver- tising their remedies on the Ketcham & Skinnum principal. They figure on catching the public eye under false pre- tenses and then keeping it by switching off onto the truth. I have no doubt that Hogg’s Hair Exterminator and Tutch- um’s Toothache Hustler—I beg pardon, Hogg’s Hair Hustler and Tutchum’s Toothache Terminator—are very excel- lent remedies, but you never heard of them until now, did you? The fact may be attributed to poor advertising. Mr. Hogg and Mr. Tutchum have been ad- vertising on the Ketcham & Skinnum principle. No doubt you have seen their thrilling tales of love and war in the newspapers and, confident they had a patent medicine advertisement con- cealed about them, have skipped them with the newspaper reader's customary perspicacity. If the advertiser of the Hogg and Tutchum pattern would spend the time he wastes and the money he expends, in inventing and paying for the publica- tion of several lines of liner advertising intended to be an introduction and a trap, in the invention of bright, snappy, to-the-point advertising that says we- have-something-to-sell-that- you - ought- to-have and in paying for a preferred position or space in a larger number of mediums adapted to his advertising, he would get a greater return for his money and his time and a greater patronage for his medicine. Had Hogg and Tutch- um adopted these methods there is no reason for believing that the MHair Hustler and Toothache Terminator would not now be known from one end of this great country to the end of the war in the Philippines, from New York to Shelby and from the Gulf of Mexico to Central Lake. Charles Frederick. APPROVAL! THE STAR PEANUT VENDING MACHINE For automatically selling salted shelled peanuts. Op- erates with a cent and is per- fectly legitimate. It is at- tractive and lucrative—not an experiment, but actual facts from actual results. SENT ON Handsomely finished, and will increase your sales at large profit. Try it; that’s & the test! My circular gives . E full description and brings priceand terms. Shall I send it to you? Manufactured by W. G. HENSHAW, Kalamazoo, Mich. TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS INDEPENDENT FACTORY DETROIT, MICHIGAN OUR LEADING BRANDS. KEEP THEM IN MIND. The above brands are manufactured from the finest selected Leaf Tobacco that mone price current. SMOKING HAND PRESSED. Flake Cut. OJIBWA. DOUBLE CROSS. Long Cut. STRONG HOLD. FOREST GIANT. SWEET CORE. Plug Cut. FLAT IRON. SWEET SPRAY. FLAT CAR. Granulated. SO-LO. Bicycle Dealers oWho have not already received our 1902 Catalogue No. 6 pertaining to Bicycles and Bicycle Supplies should ask for it. Mailed free on request. We sell to dealers only. ADAMS & HART 12 W. Bridge St., Grand Rapids, Mich. CSAS SSS Stam ISAnaw N COMP PLUG CREME DE MENTHE. y can buy. See quotations in Wall Papers of Newest Designs Make up our complete stock. Our Paints Are Pure and Fresh We carry the finest line of PicrurE Mou.Lp- INGS in the city. and our Frame-makers are experts. A complete Artists’ Material Catalogue for the asking. C. L. Harvey & Co. 59 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. Exclusively Retail. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 25 Commercial Travelers Michigan Knights of the Grip President, JoHN A. WESTON, Lansing; Sec- retary, M. S. BRowNn, Safiinaw; Treasurer, JOHN W. SCHRAM, Detroit. United Commercial Travelers of Michigan Grand Counselor, H. E. BARTLETT, Flint; Grand Secretary, A. KENDALL, Hillsdale; Grand Treasurer, C. M. EDELMAN, Saginaw. Grand Rapids Council No. 131, U. €. T. Senior Counselor, W. S. BuRNS; Secretary Treasurer, L. F. Baker. SUCCESSFUL SALESMEN. Wm. B. Wilcox, Representing the Good- year Rubber Co. Wm. B. Wilcox was born in Cleve- land, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1851, being of English descent. When he was 5 years of age, his parents removed to Buffalo, where they resided until 1861, when they removed to Ypsilanti. Mr. Wilcox at- tended school and remained there until he was 20 years old, when he went to Detroit and accepted a clerkship with the house of H. D. Edwards & Co. In 1879 he went to Chicago and obtained a position as city salesman for the Hamil- ton Rubber Co., which he filled for one year, when he accepted an offer from Chas. Munson, leather belt manufactur- er, as city salesman. After serving in this position three months, he engaged with the Goodyear Rubber Co. as gen- eral salesman, where he remained two years. At the end of this time he went to work for F. B. Preston & Co. as city salesman and outside financial man. He remained with this house four years, when he accepted a similar position with the American Fire Hose Co., with whom he stayed one year. The Lycom- ing Rubber Co. then tendered him the position of traveling salesman in Indi- ana, Michigan, Ohio, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri, which territory he cov- ered for seven years. He returned to Chicago and traveled for E. G. Stearns & Co. three years, covering Illinois and Iowa. A. D. Wentz, who was then Western representative for the Wales- Goodyear Rubber Co., offered him a position as Michigan salesman, which he accepted. After one year he repre- sented the Marion Rubber Co., of Marion, Ind., another year, covering II- linois and Ohio. For the next seven months he had charge of the Want Col- umn department of the Chicago Record- Herald. In August, 1901, the Goodyear Rubber Co, offered him a position as traveling representative in Michigan, Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana and Southern lowa. He accepted the po- sition and sees his trade twice a year. Mr. Wilcox was married in 1882 to Miss Mary A. Miller, of Beloit, Wis. They have one child,a boy 14 years old, The family reside at 4244 Langley ave- nue, Chicago. Mr. Wilcox is not affiliated with any fraternal organization, finding his great- est pleasure in the cultivation of home ties. He is something of an inventor, having lately applied for a patent on a device to be attached to a rubber shoe to prevent slipping. Mr. Wicox attributes his success as a salesman to the ‘‘gift of gab;’’ to the fact that he has always endeavored to do the right thing; that he keeps his wits about him and is temperate in his habits. —_——___>0.____ Gripsack Brigade. Mrs. P. H. Carroll, who returned from Seattle, Wash., the fore part of the week, sails for Paris on Saturday. Belding Banner: A. L. Pond is now traveling salesman for the Michigan Electrical Supply Co., with headquarters at Detroit. Flint B. Aniba (G. J. Johnson Cigar Co.) left last Thursday for a four months’ trip through Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas. Ed. C. Goulding, Michigan represen- tative for the Bradley & Metcalf Co., of Milwaukee, has resigned to take a sim- ilar position with the Western Shoe Co., of Toledo. Geo. R. Babcock, formerly with John A. Tolman Co., of Chicago, succeeds Manley Jones as Central Michigan trav- eling representative for the Lemon & Wheeler Company. Mr. Jones is selling Grape Sugar Flakes and is at present working with the Chicago city trade. Otsego Union: George W. Campbell has secured a position as traveling sales- man for the Eastman Kodak Co., of Rochester, N. Y., and will report for duty in that city next Monday. Mr. Campbell will be in the house for four weeks. He does not know where his territory will be as yet. Wm. P. Granger has engaged to rep- resent the Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Co. at this market. His office will be in one end of a refrigerator car which will be permanently located on a G. R. & I, sidetrack at Campau street. As stock is sold from this car it will be re- placed by rush arrivals from the Chi- cago branch of the house. Big Rapids Herald: N. Christopher- sen, traveling salesman for the Speich Stove Repair Co., of Milwaukee, Wis., was in the city last night shaking hands with comrades of the Spanish-American war. Mr. Christopherson was a mem- ber of Co, B, Manistee, in the late 34th infantry. The members of that company and the boys of the late Co, A, of this city, were great friends during the cam- paign, CAREER FOR YOUNG MEN. J. Russell Smith has a sensible paper in the May Forum entitled, ‘‘ American Forestry: a Career.’’ The object of his article is to encourage young men to adopt forestry as a profession. He goes on to say that, as railroad and paper companies own entire forests and have need of scientific men, there is every possibility that employment after a few years’ experience could be easily se- cured in these corporations. This is a matter-of-fact way of look- ing at the proposition, and has to be so considered, because the American youth is averse to following a calling which has little or no chance of promotion. A good forest man has to be something of a scientist and a great deal of an enthu- siast. The work of forest preserve is fascinating, and to young men alluring; but, as anybody can see, there is afforded little opportunity for personal profit. Only within the past thirty years has the British government recognized the value of a forestry department, and the impulse toward placing that service upon a high plane was through the example set by France. For years France sup- plied to the Indian government the best text books on forestry and was the ac- knowledged authority until Germany established her forest department. The importance of preserving our for- ests has been dwelt upon time and again. There are about fifty millions of acres held by the Government as for- est reserves. A large number of men are employed in the care of these enor- mous tracts. Mr. Smith says: ‘‘One of the greatest difficulties with which the Bureau of Forestry has to contend is the scarcity of men suitably trained to fill the positions.’’ The Government is so short-handed that inducements are made to college students for summer work, If the Government were more liberal in the matter of salary to men who adopted forestry as a profession there would be no necessity of holding out a bait such as Mr. Smith offers. The work of forest preserve is growing in importance, and there can be no career for a young man which promises so much freedom and enjoyment. +» 6» The Boys Behind the Counter. Albion—George Bacon, of Homer, formerly of this city, has been engaged as clerk in the grocery store of N. Davis, Grand Ledge—Charles Parish, who has been in the employ of Wm. Munson, the hardware man for some time, has returned to his former home at Char- lotte. He will enter the employ of Bar- ber & Spencer. Bellaire—L. E. Bockes, of Central Lake, is to take charge of the Geo. J. Noteware drug store. Mr. Bockes has been employed for the past three years in the Vaughan Bros, drug store, at Central Lake, and formerly owned the first drug stock installed at that place, selling it about eight years ago. ‘Velzey—Alex. M. Barnum is again behind the counter at the general mer- chandise store of W. J. Barnum, having been for the past two months in the em- ploy of the Citizens Telephone Co, as operator. a Wm. Judson and Heman G. Barlow have returned from New York, where they spent nearly a week together. Mr, Barlow improved the opportunity to run up into New England for a few days. 55 DOLLARS IN GOLD Will be Paid to Traveling Salesmen Who Sell the Most. *‘ Search-Light’’ Soap From now on up to December 20, 1902, inclusive, as follows: Sst Prize.......: ..............20) Deane 1 Gone Sam Pei 15 Dollars in Gold aoe Eve 10 Dollars in Gold an Pree. .......... 1, 5 Dollars in Gold For Sample Bar to carry and particulars address SEARCH-LIGHT SOAP COMPANY Office and Works, Detroit, Mich. ke Search Light — is a Big Pure Solid Twin Bar of Hygienic Laundry, Bath and Hand Toilet, Ketails Five Cents. A Hotel is really a home to the trav- eling public. The more comfortable, convenient and homelike it can be made the more it will be patronized. The Livingston Hotel is the Best in these respects of any in the State. The Warwick Strictly first class. Rates $2 per day. Central location. Trade of visiting merchants and travel ing men solicited. A. B. GARDNER, Manager. A Dollar Saved Is Two Dollars Earned INSIDE ARC LIGHT < 1000 CANDLE POWER | Zt PER HOUR SINGLE INSIDE LIGHT 500 CANDLE POWER JSPER HOUR OUTDOOR ARC LIGHT 1000 CANDLE POWER 24¢ PER HOUR WE CAN SAVE 75 PER CENT. ON YOUR LIGHTING BILL Do you want that saved you? Others are taking advantage of it and you should. We save you enough in six months to pay the entire cost of your plant. Read what others say. Belleville, Ill., Jan. 21, 1902. Gentlemen:—In reply to your question of ‘‘How do you like your light” I will say that hav- ing one in my place of a fla since March 17, 1901, I am able to testify that no other lights are as safe or give such satisfaction at sosmalla cost. With a 2 gallon tank I run three double lights and one single one from 5 to 12 o’clock every night with 20c worth of asoline. With ime. All airs consist of replacing mantles and in ten proper care the plant will last a lifetime. All repair Pp g an months my outlay was about $5. Yours respectfully, Send for “What We Say” in regard to price and good propositions THE PERFECTION LIGHTING CO., 17 S. Division Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. Be ; + i ON Sa ees sey" & feat sarravenaaase anaaka ie-i1< ns eee eee ee ‘ i } | b Hi 26 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Drugs--Chemicals Michigan State Board of Pharmacy Term expires HENRY HEIM, Saginaw - - _ Dec. 31, 1902 Wrrt P. Dory. Detroit - - - Dee, 31, 1903 CLARENCE B. STODDARD, Monroe Dec. 31, 1904 JOHN D. MUTR. Grand Kapids Dec, 31, 1905 ARTHUR H. WEBBER, Cadillac Dec. 31, 1906 Secre , HENRY HEIM, Saginaw. ae, W. P. Dory, Detroit. Examination Sessions. Star Island, June 16 and 17. Sault Ste: Marie, August 27 and 28. Lansing, November 5 and 6. Mich. State Pharmaceutical Association. President—JoHN D. Murr, Grand Rapids. Secretary—J. W. SEELEY, Detroit Treasurer—D. A. HAGENS, Monroe. How to Detect Adulterated Paris Green. This is one of the most important insecticides on the market. If perfectly pure chemically it is a compound made up of three substances—arsenious acid, acetic acid and oxide of copper—joined to each other in a chemical combination called copper-arseto arsenite. These should be present in the following pro- portions : Arsenious acid, 58.65 per cent. Copper oxide, 31.29 per cent. Acetic acid, 10.06 per cent. Because of faulty methods of manu- facture, however, and also because arse- nious acid is cheaper than the other con- stituents of Paris green, large amounts of this substance are sometimes present in the Paris green on the market not combined as it should be with the other two constituents, but present in the free state. A sample of this kind will cause great damage to the foliage by scorch- ing. The maximum amount of free arsenious acid that should be allowed in Paris green has been found in Cali- fornia to be 4 per cent. and in Idaho between 4 and 5 per cent. Another method of adulterating Paris green is by the addition of calcium sulphate. To test for this form of adul- teration, take about as much Paris green as can be held on a 5 cent piece, transfer to a drinking glass and add about six tablespoonfuls of household ammonia ; stir all the time and continue stirring for about five minutes. If the green is pure a dark blue solution will be formed and no residue will remain undissolved. If calcium sulphate is present, however, a white residue will remain suspended in the blue liquid, which will soon sink to the bottom of the glass in a compact mass. Commercial samples of Paris green always contain sodium sulphate because of their method of manufacture. It should not exceed I to 1.5 per cent. > 0 --- Preserving Bottled Fruit Juices. The fundamental principle of the preservation of any organic substance liable to decomposition is based upon the absolute exclusion of micro-organ- isms (fungi, bacteria, etc.). The old method of Appert, or rather Pasteur’s process, will be found, in practice, the most serviceable, when the addition of special preservative agents is not de- sired or permitted. The vessels in which the liquids are to be preserved must, of course, be thoroughly cleaned before being filled. They are then placed into a tank containing water which must be gradually heated toa temperature varying according to the nature of the contents, but which should reach the boiling point of the water if the contents of the vessels are not in- jured thereby. The necks of the latter should be closed during the heating by a wad of cotton. The requisite corks should be prepared by boiling them in water containing about 6 per cent. of salicylic acid. The boiling extracts from the cork a certain bitter substance, while the sal- icylic acid helps to destroy the vital- ity of germs. When the heat has been kept up for some time, care being taken to see that the vessels are filled to within a short distance of the cork, sometime before the latter is inserted the bottles or vessels are removed and the corks carefully inserted the moment the wad is withdrawn. In place of salicylic acid, a solution of bisulphite of sodium may be used for soaking the corks, Im- mediately before use, each cork is washed in fresh cold water. ———__> 2 >__ Filtered Water Dangerous. Dr. A. L. Wood says that the domes- tic filter is a dangerous article of the worst description. People rely upon it in fancied security, while in ninety-nine cases out of every one hundred the water is more dangerous to health and life after passing through it than before. All soluble mineral salts and all impuri- ties of every description, including the deadly poisons from disease germs, which are held in solution, pass through the very best filter at all times, as freely as the water itself, and, unless the filter is cleaned and sterijized several times a day, which is rarely if ever done, the germs of typhoid fever and other dis- eases multiply with great rapidity with- in the filter itself and pass through with the water. Many eminent chemists and scientists have testified to the truth of these statements. oe Eggs in Therapeutics. A mustard plaster made with the white of an egg will not leave a blister. White of an egg beaten with loaf sugar and lemon relieves hoarseness—a tea- spoonful taken once every hour. An egg added to the morning cup of coffee makes a good tonic. A raw egg with the yolk unbroken taken in a glass of wine is beneficial for convalescents. It is said that a raw egg swallowed at once when a fish bone is caught in the throat beyond the reach of the finger will dislodge the bone and carry it down. The white of a raw egg turned over a burn or scald is most soothing. In bowel trouble a partly beaten raw egg relieves the feeling of distress, oe ae The Klopfen Treatment of Tuberculosis. The method of treatment of pulmo- nary tuberculosis, known as the ‘‘ Klop- fen’’ plan, consists in slapping with a silver paper-cutter the surface of the chest in front, behind and at the sides. A scientific examination of the advan- tages said to result from this process appears to justify the conclusion that it is really a powerful means of mechan- ically stimulating the pulmonary ap- paratus and of dissipating the tendency to congestion, and in this manner pro- motes spontaneous healing of tuberculous lesions. Opium—Continues_ duil changed. Morphine—Is steady. Quinine—There is no change to re- and un- port. Menthol—Is firmer and stocks are light. Higher prices are now looked for. Buchu Leaves—Are very firm at the advance and tending higher. ——__~> 2 > ____ At the glorious feast of knowledge some people never get any farther than the soup. Custom Among Druggists? A law suit of considerable interest to druggists and drug clerks in general was recently tried in Montreal. One of the leading druggists had a night clerk arrested for the theft of some small articles from his store, such as one dozen antikamnia tablets, one-half dozen 10-grain phenalgin powders, two ounces of liniment, a small baby sponge and other minor things. The defense in admitting the taking of the goods denied that this could be called stealing and produced the promi- nent druggists in Montreal to prove that the prisoner in his position of head clerk was entitled to take articles of a trifling nature for his own use. The compiainant denied this custom among druggists, but Mr. Lewis and Mr. Chapman both established beyond doubt that throughout the retail] drug trade generally a clerk was entitled to take small quantities of drugs for his own use and not be considered a thief if he did not pay forthem. Mr. Chap- man went the length of saying that a clerk in his employ was entitled to take for his own use any of his preparations being of a medicinal nature. Several others also gave evidence of the same nature. The judge in summing up accepted this testimony as reasonable and just and honorably discharged the prisoner. 8 Law Against Samples. The free sample in medicine is likely to soon receive a rude check in the Dis- trict of Columbia. The commissioners have decided to put a stop to the dis- tribution of such samples to the public in that region. A fine of not less than $5 is the penalty. No medicinal or toxic substances must be left in or upon any premises without the consent of the owner or occupant. This seems to be a wise provision, and one that should be adopted by other communities. The habit of leaving advertising samples of medicinally active agents promiscuous- ly around is a dangerous one. Children are apt to get hold of them and acci- dents occur by their use in too large doses. Many of the samples contain agents, such as acetanilid, capable of great mischief. —____—~. -2 To Clean Chamois. In a suitable vessel place a weak so- lution of sodium hydrate and add to this some rasped soap, or soap solution. Throw the chamois into this, let soak for two or three hours, and then rub it clean. Rinse in clean, tepid suds, wring out, wrap in a cloth and dry quickly. When dry, rub together or brush with a stiff brush, to restore soft- ness. A chamois skin thus treated will for all practical purposes be as good as new. 0 Keep your secret from your friends and your enemies will never get next to it. SEE OUR WALL PAPERS We show the atterns that the fifteen lead- before you buy. best ing factories make. Our showing is not equaled. Prices lower than ever. A card will bring salesman or samples. HEYSTEK & CANFIELD CO. Grand Rapids, Mich. The Michigan Wall Paper Jobbers. CHOROROHOHORONOHOROHOHOR We carry a complete assortment of each of the following lines Kindly send trial order and oblige, Grand Rapids Stationery Co 29 N. lonia Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. Base balls and bats, bank pins, bill heads, blackboard erasers, blank books, blotting paper, board clips, book covers, brushes, “all kinds,” cardboards, card cases, crayons, chatelaine purses, counter books, crepe tissue, croquet, curl- ing irons, dice and dice cups, dom- inoes, dumb bells, dusters, enve- lopes, all kinds and sizes, files and cases, goggles, guitar strings, gum labels, hammocks, harmonicas, inks, inkstands, invoice books, Jap- anese napkins, Jew’s harps, key rings and chains, lead pencils, li- quid glue, marbles, marriage cer- tificates, memorandum books, mir- rors, mucilage, order books, paper bags, paper fasteners, paper, all kinds, papeteries, passepartout pa- per, paste, pencil compasses, pen- cil boxes, pencil holders, pencil sharpeners, pencils, lead, pen hold- ers, pens, pins, playing cards, pipes, pocketbooks, postoffice boxes, practice paper, purses, ra- zor strops, reading glasses, reward cards, rubber balls, rubber bands, rulers, scale books, log, scale books, hay, school bags, sealing wax, Shannon's files, shelf paper, slates, sponges, steel erasers, syringes, tablets, tape measures, teething rings, thermometers, tissue paper, twine, tweezers, violin strings, vis- iting cards, wire baskets, wrapping paper. It’s Like Throwing money to the birds paying a fabulous price for a soda apparatus when our $20 FOUNTAIN Will do the business just as well. Over 10,000 in use. No tanks, no charging ap- a ea required. Makes finest Soda ater for one-half cent a glass. Send ad- dress for particulars and endorsements. Grant Manufacturing Co., Inc. Pittsburg, Pa. FIREWORKS Flags and Celebration Goods for July 4th Public Displays a Specialty Our line will be shown by our travelers, A. W. Stevenson Wm. H. Vaughan == aaa and, as usual, will be The Largest in Michigan Many new and popular novelties and all the sta- ples. Place your orders early and get your share of the plums. We solicit your orders for Fishing Tackle, Sporting Goods, Hammocks and School Supplies FRED BRUNDAGE Wholesale Druggist, Muskegon, Mich. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Advanced—Buchu Leaves. Declined— Menthol. Acidum Conium Mae......... 802 90) Scillz Co............ @ 50 Aceticum ...........6 6@$ 8 Gopalba ............. © 15) 1 25)| Totten .,...........: @ 50 Benzoicum,German. 70@ 75 CUpehe 1 30@ 1 35| Prunus virg Ce cea @ Boracie ee a @. 17 aoe ee ; 00@ : - tees OEE oc ss 2 2 «+++. 100@ aa Se @| Geukeedta 2 2 00@ 2 19 | Aconitum Napellis R 60 Hydrochior.. -.....: 3@ Ob sent tal i se . pauioicia wie a sical Ss em. ga 50@ =60 Oxatioum 7700077. a: 14| Hedeoma........-... 1 65@ 1 70 | loos and Myrrh = Phosphorium, dil. . @ 15|Junipera............ 150@ 2 00 —— See occ 50 Salicylicum .!....... 50@ 53| Lavendula -..000.... om 5 | Se = Sulphurteum ....... 1%@ 5 | Limonis. wane. F @ 1 25 | Setewe Belisdonns.. 60 Tannicum ........... 1 10@ 1 20| Mentha Piper....... 2 10@ 2 20 mre Cortex...... 50 Tartaricum ......... 38@ 40| Mentha Verid....... 1 30@ 2 00/ Benzom...... se 60 Morrhue, ‘gal... °... 1 20@ 1 30 | Benzoin Co. 50 Ammonia Barosma.... 50 M —_ Bee co oe 4 00@ 4 50/ A° Aqua, 16 deg......... a SC Otwe ee 75@ 3 00 | Cantharides +e 75 Aqua, 20 deg. > 6@ 8| Pleis Liquida.. 1-7. 10@ 12| Capsicum............ 50 Carbonas .. . 1B@ 15] Picis Liquida, gal... @ 35|Cardamon........... 75 Chloridum........... 127@ 14| Rieina.. .... 1 00@ 1 06 | Cardamon Co........ 75 Aniline Rosmarini.- ! @ 100 oak. See esac aes os L = tek 2 00@ 2 25 Rosw, ounce... ‘7. soa. 50 Brown -- 80@ 100) gaping 7° g0@ 1 00 | Cinchona Co. Beets 60 Dito cs eee 45@ 50! Santal .. * 2 75@ 7 00 | Columba . foes 50 Yellow 2 B0@ 3 00) Sassafras... -” 55@ 60 | Cubebze oe 50 Baceze a ess., ounce. @ 65 —— ‘iol + 50 Cubebe........ Po,25 B24 a 1 50@ 1 60 — - Juniperas............ ee 40@ Rise 50 Xan! oxylum oe iieee 1 70@ 1 = Thyme, opt o- @ 160 Ferri Chioridum .. 35 Balsamum a mae = 7 Gentian. get 50 55 entian Co.......... 60 Copeliia.......------ UB Bi-Car on... 15@ 18 | Gulaca... 60 oreo 7 o@ 65|Bichromate.:-/''. 13@ 15 | Guiaca ammon.. Terai, —— p> 50 | Bromide ............. 52@ 67| Hyoscyamus......... 5o sean Carb . J. «=e. ml fede 2 75 Cortex Chlorate. “po. i7@i9 16@ 18| Iodine, colorless. .... 75 Posen Canadian..... . — ee \ 34@ = Lobelia ae = SC caaedcewces: | | ee | eo se 30@ 2 4 Cinchona Flava..... 18 Potassa, Bitart, pure 28@ 30; Myrrh............... 50 Euonymus atropurp. 30 | Potassa, Bitart, com. @ 15 — ia. i) Myrica Cerifera, po. 20 | Potass Nitras, opt... 7a 16; 0pe.................. 75 Prunus Virgini oe 18 | Potass — 6@ sé Obit, comphorated.. 50 Quillaia, gr’d........ 12 | Prussiate.. -.-e- 23@ 26| Opii, deodorized..... 1 5p Sassafras...... po. 1 12 | Sulphate po......... 15@ 18 Quassia . oe 5o Ulmus...po. 18, ard 20 Radix Rhatany. . fo Extractum Aconitum. 20@ 25) Sanguinar anguinaria. . Glycyrrhiza —- 24@ 25 | Althe 30@ 33 eenutindn neh 50 Glycyrrhiza, po..... 283@ 30 aaa 10@ = 12| Stromonium. oe 60 Heematox, 15 b.box 11@ 12] Arum po.. @ S| worsen 60 Hzematox, 1S........ 13@ 14/ Calamus.. 20@ 40/| Valerian ...... a 59 Heematox, %s....... 14@ 15 Gentiana......po.15 12@ 15 Veratrum Veride... 5p Hematox, 4S.....-. 16@ 17 crenrii 7 15 = 18) Zngiben 29 ydrastis Canaden. 75 ‘ Ferru . Hydrastis Can., po... @ 80 Miscellaneous Uarbonate Precip... aa Hellebore, ‘Alba, ~ 12@ 15 Ather, Spts. Nit.2? F 30@ 35 Citrate and Quinia.. 2 25 Inula, po... 18@ 22| ther, Spts. Nit. 4F HQ «38 Citrate Soluble. . 75 | Tpec ine ‘: 3 60@ 3 75| Alumen............. 24@ 3 Ferrocyanidum Sol. 40 | Iris plox per 35@ 40|Alumen, gro’d..po.7 3@ 4 . Solut. Chloride. ..... 15 | Jalapa, pr........... 2@ 30} Annatto.............. 40@ 50 Sulphate, com’l..... 2) Maranta, \s........ @ 35| Antimoni, 4@ +5 se = * ied so Podophylium, po.. 229@ 25 —— Potass T “| S Cee eee ee 1 2 sulphate, pure...... 7 ithe! S eeeaniea - ie : @ 2 Flora hei pv Ee 75@ 1 35 | Argenti Nitras, oz... @ 45 iin . 15@ 18 Spigel ~~. 35@ 38|Arsenicum.......... 10@ 12 Aes IL «6 22@ = 25| Sanguinaria:""po. 15 = @ 18 | Balm Gilead Buds.. 45@ 50 Matri ma ol 30@ 35 Serpentaria ......... 50@ 055| BismuthS.N........ 1 65@ 1 70 atricarla.....---+-+- Senega 60@ 65/| Calcium Chior., ts... @ 9 Folia Smilax, officinalis H. @ 40| Calcium Chlor., %s.. @ 10 Baro 35@ 40) Smilax, M.. @ 2 | Calcium Chior., \s.. @ 12 Cassia Acutifol, ‘Tin- Rei 6. 10@ 12| Cantharides, Rus.po @ 80 velly 20@ 25 Belli -_----- RO. 3 ‘oeti- Capsici Fructus, @ es Cassia, Acutitor, "Aix. 25@ 30] dus, po............ @ 25 | Capsict Fruetus, po. @ Salvia ‘officinalis, 348 Valeriana,Eng. po. 30 @ 25 | Capsici Fructus B, po @ 15 ieee oe: 12@ 20} Valeriana, German. 15@ .20| Caryophyllus..po.15 1W2@_ 14 ova Orsi.) Ll 8 10] Zingiber as, 14@_ 16| Carmine, No. 40..... @ 3 00 Gummi Zingiber j............ 2@ 27 se Alba. ...-.+.-. | . Acacta, 1st picked... @ 65 — Aa UCU Acacia, 24 picked... @ 45/| Anisu .po. @ = 15| Cassia ———- Sec @ 35 Acacia, 3d picked.. @ 35 plum ( (eiavéitons). 13@ = 15| Centraria.. os @ Acacia, sifted sorts. @ 2 Dec ct a 4@ _ ~=s 6 || Cettaceum.. eee @ 45 A po. ........ 45@ 65|Carul.......... ‘po. 15 10@ 11| Chloroform’... 55@ 60 Aloe, Barb. po.18@20 12@ 14/ Cardamon........... 1 25@ 1 75| Chloroform, squlbbs @110 Aloe, Cape....po. 15. @ 2] Corlandrum.......... 8@ 10)| Chloral = Crst.... 1 35@ 1 60 Aloe, Socotri..po. 40 @ 30 ee Sativa..... 4%@ 5 |Chondrus............ 20@ 25 Ammoniac........--- 55@ 60) Cydonium. coc Ct Cinchonidine,P. & W 38Q@ «48 Assafcetida....po.40 25@ 40) Cheno odium . 15@ 16| Cinchonidine,Germ. 38@ 48 Benzoinum.......... 50@ 55 Dipterix Odorate.. -- 1 00@ 1 10| Cocaine ............. 4 55@ 4 75 Catechu, Is... os @ 13) Foniculum...... @ 10} Corks, list, dis. pr. ct. 75 Catecbu, S.. es @ 44 — po... ... 7@ 9} Creosotum........... @ 45 Catechu, 4S.. — on 16 | Lini . Seuccce co. Oa 5| Creta. .. Dbl. 75 @ 2 Camphore...... 69 | Lini, rd. ....bb1. 4 3%4@ sO cae, prep. Sees eel oa a 6s Euphorbium...po. 35 @ | Lobelia ...... 0... ... 50@ 1 55 | Creta, Rubra. Ses wie @ 11 Galbanum.........- on 1 = Phariaris ¢ ee he : pm ubra. @ < i rocus . ‘ 2 @ _ 35/ Sinapis ‘Alba... 9@ 10 Cudbear...... 2 24 @ 75} Sinapis Nigra. . H@ 12| Cupri Sulph......... 64@ 8 $ ° eicinee Destine... ........ 7™@ 10 0. 4. ia. a0 3 20@ 3 = Frumenti, W. D. Co. 2 00@ 2 50 oe cic 8. = ' ae --P 35@ Frumenti, D. F. R.. 2 00@ 2 25| Emery’ po i -— Shellac, ‘pieached.. 40@ s oo ee : 25@ 1 50| Frgota’........po.90 85@ 90 Tragacanth.......... 70@ 1 00 peris Co. 0. T... 1 65@ 2 00| Flake White... 12@ 15 Horba aoe eris ee wee ecied 1 ion 3 50} Galla. @ 2 2 10 Bees toa. Absinthium..oz. pkg 25 | Spt. Vint Galli.....-. 1760 6 00 Gombe = 2e Eupatorium..oz. pkg 20 _ Sak coee 1 26@ 2 00} Gelatin’ French..... 35@ 60 Lobelia ...... oz. pkg 25 Vin > eee eee 1 25@ 2 00 Glassware flint, box 75 & 6B Majorum —_ pkg = Sponges ss than box..... 70 en ean Florida sheeps’ wool Glue, brown......... 1@ 18 = Vv —_— oe = carriage.. 2 50@ 2 75| Glue, white......... 15@ 25 Tanacatum V oz. pkg 99 Nassau sheeps’ wool o——— or ion nee > : ca: 2 O@ 2 75 aradisi...... 2 fhymus, V...0z. pkg 25 aan a sheeps” umulus............ 25@ 55 Magnesia wool, carriage. .... @ 150 Hydrarg Chior Mite @ 1 00 Calcined, Pat........ 60 | Extra yellow sheeps’ Hydrarg Chior Cor.. @ 90 Carbonate, Pat. 18@ 20| wool, carriage..... @ 1 2 | Hydrarg Ox Rub’m. @110 1 20 | Grass sheeps’ wi 1, Hydrarg Ammoniati @120 Carbonate, K. & M.. 18@ ps’ woo ‘arbonate, Jennings 18@ 20; _ carriage.. @ 100 Hydrargyrum ....- 50@ 60 Glsuu Hard, for slate use.. @ 7% Lae - @ 8 Yellow Reef, for = hthyo 65@ 70 Absinthium......... 7 00@ 7 20/ slate use........... @1 40 eee. 75@ 1 00 Amygdale, Dule.... 50@ 60 s Todine, Resub 3 40@ 3 60 Amygdale, Amare. 8 00@ 8 aie anon >i a —— HE 3 61g 3 85 i neee ade one 60@ noes to ccesccce 50 Auranti Cortex...... 2 10@ 2 20} Auranti a Deas @ 50 Ly So odium. . 65@ 70 Bergamil ............ 2 40@ 2 50 | Zingiber.... Sees @ Oo Macis : 65@ 75 Cajiputi ............. 80@ 8 cose @ 60/ Liquor Arsen et Hy- Guerepert.. cutee 75@ 80| Ferri Iod.. : @ 50 @ 2 ar: Coe ee 80@ 85} Rhei Arom.......... @ _ 50) Liquor otags Arsinit 10@ 12 Chenopadii.. Sis accion @ 2 75 | Smilax Officinalis 50@ 60/ Magnesia, Sulph 20 «= 3 Cinnamonil ......... 1 00@ 1 10 | Senega .............. @ bo finenesle. Sulph, bbl @ 1% Citronella .......... 88@ 401 Sollle... ccc MBO a8. F........ 50 60 Menthol.. wleuens @ 4 60| Seidlitz Mixture 2@ 22) Linseed, pure raw... 65 68 orphia, S., P.& W. 2 15@ 2 40 | Sinapt @ 18) Linseed ed... 66 63 Morpnhia, 8.,N. Y. Q. 2 10@ 2 35 | Sina @ 380 Neatsfoot, winter may 70 Morphia, Mal........ 2 10@ 2 35/| Snu Spirits Turpentin 53 Moschus Canton eS i You... @ 41 Myristica, No. 1..... 65@ 980) Snuff, Scotch, De Vo’s @ 41 Paints BBL. LB. Nux Vomica...po. 15 @ 10 Soda, DOERR. oco.u... 9@ il Os Seplai sso... 35@ 37 /| Soda, Boras, po 9@ 11} Red Venetian.. 1% 2 @8 Pepsin 1 Bae, H&P. Soda et Potass Tart. 23@ 25 | Ochre, yellow Mars. 1% 2 @4 See ee @ 1 00} Soda, Carb.......... 14@ 2 a yellow Ber... 1% 2 @3 Picis Liq. N.N. % gal. Soda, Bi-Carb 3@ «Ob , commercial.. 2% 2%@3 doz @ 2 00 a, Ash. 34@ 4 Putty, strictly pure. 2% 2%@3 Picis Lig., quarts... @ 1 00| Soda, Sulphas @ 2/| Vermilion, Prime Picis Lig., pints. .... @ _ 85/| Spts. Cologne. @ 260} American. 13@ 15 Pil Hydrarg. ..po. 80 @ _ 50/ Spts. Ether Co...... 50@ 55| Vermilion, Engiish.. 70@ 75 Piper Nigra...po. 22 @ 18| Spts. Myreia D @ 2 00 | Green, rae... 4@ 18 Piper Alba....po. 35 @ 30} Spts. Vini Rect. bbl @ Green, Peninsular... 13@ 16 Pix Bargan. ..-... . @ _ 7| Spts. Vini Rect. %bbl @ fame, Ws 53 @ 6% Plumbi Acet......... 10@ _ i2/ Spts. Vini Rect. 10gal @ Lead, white. ........ 6 @ 6% Pulvis Ipecac et oi 1 30@ 1 50 | Spts. Vini Rect. 5 gal @ Whiting, white Span @ 9 Fyreerum, boxes Strychnia, Crystal 80@ 1 05} Whiting, gilders’.. @ % & P. D. Co., doz.. @ 75! Sulphur, Su a 2%Q 4| White, saris, Amer. @ 1 2% Pyrethrum, pv...... 25@ 30) Sulphur, Roll.. 24@ 3%| Whiting, Paris, Eng. Crssalee Se 10) Tamarinds .:........ 8@ 10 a @14 Quinia, S. P. & W 30@ 40/| Terebenth — . 28@ 30} Universal Prepared. 1 10@ 1 20 Quinia, S. German 3@ 40 Eo agg 50@ =i Quilts, Ney 2 20 Va 9 00@16 00 Varnishes Rubia Tinctorum.. 12@ 14 Zinel Suiph oo. 7a 8s Saccharum Lactis pv me 22 Oils No.1 Turp Coach... 1 10@ 1 20 amen 4 50@ 4 75 Extra Tur . 1 60@ 170 Sanguis — n@ Bw BBL. GAL. | Coach Bo e.. -. 2 75@ 3 00 apo, W... : 12@ 14| Whale, winter....... 70 70 | No. 1 Turp Furn..... 1 00@ 1 10 mae Me 10@ 12) Lard, extra..... . 90 | Extra Turk Damar.. 1 55@ 1 60 Sapo G @ 16 Lard, No.1i.......... 50 55 Jap.Dryer,No.1Turp 70@ 79 We are Importers and Jobbers of Drugs, Chemicals and Patent Medicines. We are dealers in Paints, Oils and Varnishes. We have a full line of Staple Druggists’ Sundries. We are the sole proprietors of Weath- erly’s Michigan Catarrh Remedy. We always have in stock a full line of Whiskies, Brandies, Gins, Wines and Rums for medical purposes only. We give our personal attention to mail orders and guarantee satisfaction. All orders shipped and invoiced the same day received. Send a trial order. Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. He i FI aE tau aS SAFES gaged aca ne — capnyenereiencamnatncnereeareren: ae as Agente nan 28 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN GROCERY PRICE CURRENT These quotations are carefully corrected weekly, within six hours of mailing, and are intended to be correct at time of going to press. Prices, however, are lia- ble to change at any time, and country merchants will have their orders filled at market prices at date of purchase. ADVANCED Hand Picked Beans Sugars Monarch Rolled Oats Index to Markets By Columns Col. A Akron ee chuech cesses 15 Alabastine . poet ccces oe I oo con 1 ee eee... <-s-.. cs 1 B aking Powder............... 1 SN oes cusicicinewenise | & 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ffee 3 Condensed Milk.............. 4 Coupon Books.............--- 15 Ce 4 Oe 5 D PE, own oe cna ee 5 F Farinaceous Goods.......... 5 Fish and Oysters............. 13 Wites Taekio............... 6 Flavoring Extracts........... 6 Ee 6 — Uo oc ce fe Frult 4 Wiropen.....- <2... "6 Gelatine..... 6 Grain Bags..... Z Grains and Flour ............ 7 H I eo co ces 7 Hides en See... do... 13 Z ee a 7 J ee ee 7 M ions Mxtracts....:........... 7 ere 7 “SS Se ee Z N iy oc tw 14 Oo Pe 15 MR oe ea eo z RP spies hee ee ee de es ote 7 i oe ee oc ea eke ov Playing Es 8 eS es 8 ee 8 R Ne cele elec kas 8 Ss ND os 9 RS ee oie ode cb cp eoee oe 9 os foc ca ae 9 Rr Sa 9 rn eee 8, 9 Me 10 Soap ea 9 ee . 10 S —: i 10 Lo cheek ene woe whee 10 Stove Polish Losea pbs oes cee 10 Me ee aL 11 eee se Pe es 10 ee Gees... .-............ 7 ES EE Se ee ll Twine .. cea 5 12 Vv ee oe a oc 12 Washing Senko pis ek Gene cue 13 oc cuiaw see. 13 Woodenware................. 13 AXLE GREASE - doz. gross Anrora. .. “ 55 6 00 Castor Oil. 6a =—-7 00 Diamond a - 43 PEARS. icone oon 75 900 IXL Golden, tin boxes75 9 00 eo AN DARD aS” a i SUT ee Mica, tin boxes.......75 Paragon... ..<... -- 55 BAKING POWDER Egg 44 lb. cans, 4 d0Z. case...... 3 75 % Ib. cans, 2 d0z. case...... 3 75 1lb. cans, 1 doz. case...... 3 75 5 Ib..cans, % doz. case...... 8 00 ¥4 Ib. cans, 4 doz. case...... 45 % lb. cams, 4 doz. case...... 85 1 Ib. cans, 2 doz. case...... 1 60 Royal 10esize.... 90 14 1b. cans 1 35 6 oz. cans. 1 90 % Ib. cams 2 50 % Ib. cans 3 75 1lb. cans. 4 80 z. 3ib. cans 13 00 = 5 lb. cans. 21 50 BATH BRICK OR oe is ceo wee 70 English.. a oe “BLUING Arctic, 4 0z. ovals, per gross 4 00 Arctic, 8 oz. ovals, per gross6 00 Arctic 16 oz. round per gross9 00 Small size, per doz.......... 40 Large size, pee... 75 BROOMS mo. § Cees... .....-.....2 Mo. Carpe... 2 25 No. 3 Carpet. . ice ccwces ce ae No. 4 Carpet.......... -1 75 Parlor Gem.. 2 40 Common Whisk 85 Fancy Whisk..... -1 10 Warehouse.. oa cence Oe BRUSHES» Milwaukee Dustless POE : 00@3 00 Russian Bristle........ 3 00@5 00 Discount, 33% % % in doz. lots. Scrub Solid Back, sig a 45 ee ee 95 Poewod aes.....-.........,. 85 Shoe eS ie 1 00 TM oc ele dens cece 1 30 WO ie oi oe oes Se 1 70 ee 190 Stove No. 3 bis oeue ee 75 No. 2 pocsovad 20 No. 1 Sect etheea ewe sek ae BUTTER COLOR W., R. & Co.’s, 15c size.... 1 25 W., R. & Co.’s,:25¢ size.... 2 00 CANDLES Electric Light, 88............12 Electric Light, 168....... .-..12% Wrapping Paper............. 13 | Paraffine, 68.................10% = Paraffine, 12 Bo eee OE OR cok ivepe nce: 1S © WIGKINE 2005. os ce co peck es ce CAN i GOODS 3 1b. Standard. oe Gallons, standards... Standards .......... . 2 Ib. cans, Spiced.......... Little Neck. 2Ib..... Clam Bouillon Burnham’s, % pint........ Burnham’s, pints.........- Burnham’s, quarts........ Red Standards........ White Sur Extra _— Be cceee aaee Standard ............ Standard............. Bitar, 46 7. ....-.-. 2 ee Picnic Talls.......... wor Mustard, 11b........ Mustard, 21b........ Boused, 1 1p........- : pomsea, 2 ........ . ‘Tomaso, 11D......... Tomato, 2M)... ...... Doe Doe he ee. . Cees... R oO Oove, 17D. .....-....-. Core, 3... ........ Cove, 1 Ib Oval...... P Standard ........_.- ‘ ie. 8 Marrowfat .......... y June Early June Sifted.. Paes. eee Russian Cavier % I EE EESTI Columbia River, talls Columbia River, flats Domestic, Mustard. California, 14s....... French, 448.......... French, es Standard............ ee a, 1 00 22 15 ll & Sasasa SBR & tf ae 1 25 eee 22 1 30 NO oo. es es es 1 36 MOMS. oe, 3 60 CARBON OILS Barrels MGOOND .. << i032. as @il Perfection............ - @10 eo — @9 D. 8. Gasoline......... @12% Desiorised 5 Napitiia.. oie —— ae Maemo. «<2. oo. 02sec 9 Black, winter.......... 9 o10K CATSUP Columbia, pints. . cooe cel OD Columbia, % pints... bec cea 1 25 CHEESE Acme.... a 213 boy . @13 SE AE @13 Emblem... @ -_ @ — —- Sete - Jer —_,,. Lc @13 Riverside. See 213 Pee cs. 14@15 EE eee etal @90 Leiden ...... ie @i17 ae er. eo eapple . Sap a ea 19@20 sia GUM American Flag Spruce.. 55 Beeman’s Pepsin.........-. 60 Pia Jaek..:-.......--... 55 Largest Gum Made....... 60 Gon oe oe 55 Sen Sen ‘Breath Perfume.. 1 00 Sugar Loaf.............-.- 55 Yucatan 55 CHICORY Schener’s.. CHOCOLATE Walter Baker & Co.’s. German Sweet....... Premium 4 Dwinell-Wright Co.’s Brands. ine “INELL-wWRIGHT © ha gel e atte White House, 1 Ib. cans..... White House, 2 lb. cans..... Excelsior, M. & J. 1 Ib. cans Excelsior, M. & J. 2 1b. cans Tip To . = & J., 1 lb. cans. Rover save... 2 Royal Sa a: and Mocha...... Java and Mocha Blend...... Boston ee Oc eae Ja-Vo _ Be a Sec aet et Ja-Mo-K: Pee Distributed Poy Olney 2 Judson Gro. Co., Grand Rapids, C. EI- Hiott & ~ Detroit, B. Desen- | yy, berg & Co., Kalamazoo, Symons Bros. & Co., Saginaw, Jackson Grocer Co., Jackson, Meisel & Goeschel, ‘Bay City, Fielbach Co., Toledo. = Coffee Co. brands Me. Ooo le cc, 6 No. 10 Die ceases ooo 9% ee. 2 OO ee 14 ew... 16 aie. 18 ee 20 No. 22. ee No. 24..... ae No. 26. ..26 No. 3..... 0 Belle Isle. 20 Red Cross -.24 Colonial . . 26 — oes Breakfast Cocoa........-.... Runkel Bros. Vienna Sweet ......... .-.. Vane 8. Preemie. .....-. -.-.-..--, CLOTHES LINES Sisal 2. = ces eee 72 ft, 3 thread, extra...... 90 ft, 3 thread, extra...... Fins " — — pee 13 60 ft, 6 thread, extra...... 129) feaisa i "48 72 ft, 6 thread, extra...... Pa Fake Mexican ONO cee a 13 6U . eee eteeie welel aie bs =e Cg Se oe 17 MB is peaadne este t eee Siena a ceeseeeceteeeteees eres : . aoe 13 Cotton Victor African...... — A! 12 See: 80 | Fancy African .............. 17 ee ee 95 le eee eee, We TRLe EG on 31 Cotton Windsor Mocha ae : 2 Arabian....... ee a1 ORE SEI es ERE Esl Pickees Ws ee cece eek eves 1 ; New York Basis. OP os ice epic ce teen 1 Arbuckle................... 10% Cotton Braided — oe 5 NT ee ccc tes es open oo seat 10 ee oo 89 | McLaughlin’s XXX Galvanized Wire No. 20, each 100 ft long.... 1 90 No. 19, each 100 ft long.... 2 10 COCOA a 41 35 33 42 45 12 20 40 70 Web’ 30 Wilbur, co ced caeeus 41 Wid, 348... 2.5 20s 2 42 COCOANUT Dunham’s 4S......... .... 26 Dunham’s \s and \s..... 26% Diwnsmes 145.........-... 27 Dunham’s \s.. earl ae Ss i 13 COCOA SHELLS 0 Uh). TN occ enc oces, 2% ee ese te 3 Pound packages ......... 4 COFFEE Roasted F. M. C. brands Mandehling ede Sees 30% ON oe ees cys ce 28 Se ee 28 ET 26 Special Hotel................ 23 PAPKGrNOUSes...>....... 6.050 21 PRE oa ceo sc eee, 17 Fancy a. oe Misceonine...:. . 5... 2... 13 Porto Rican... ...........-.... 15 > ebiseeeseoses 11% McLaughlin’s XXX sold to retailers only. Mail all orders direct to W. F. McLaughlin & Co., Chicago. Ex ‘trac alles | City % gross.. % gross. Hummel s foil % gross. - = Hummel’s tin % gross ...... 143 CONDENSED MILK 4 doz Gall Borden Eagle -.6 40 Coe oe --5 90 a --4 70 Champion .... 4 25 rp aon boca ce ccoemees ROME on. go sice vscsues co 4 20 Dime... po ah chee oreo cogs Milkmaid.. suchen tsucscecese sh Ee 2D FOR. 3 85 Néstles, eee 4 2 Highland Cream............ 5 00 St. Charles Cream.. -4 50 Peerless Evaporated Cream.4 00 KERS National Biscuit Co.’s brands Butter Seymour............. ciecee 61% New — SEE 6% PO ees eee 6% Po ee a 6% Wolverine, ..:. ..:. 7. ...... 6% Soda XXX............ cere 6% Ee Soda, City Long Island Wafers. ao Zephyretee.................. 38 Oyster OES sors. ek 7% Farina... ete Extra Farina. ts Meuse Siccu 6% Saltine Oyster............. Sweet Goods—Boxes A 0 Assorted Oake.......... ee. 10 s elle BORG... v.55. 25s 8 Bents Water............-- 16 Cinnamon Bar...........-- ‘9 Coffee Cake, Iced......... 10 Coffee Cake, Java......... 10 Cocoanut Macaroons...... 18 Cocoanut Taffy............ 10 Cracmnenn o.oo 16 Creams, Iced.............. 8 Cream OFisp..... 0.0. <<: 10% en ce. Siw gemas | Me Currant Frais. -.......<...: 12 Frosted Honey..........-. 12 Frosted Cream 9 Ginger Gems, l’rgeor — 8 Ginger Snaps, 6% Giafiator........ 10% Seen Cakes. . 9 Graham Crackers. 8 Graham Wafers... 12 Grand Rapids Tea 16 Honey Fingers. 12 Iced Honey Crumpet 10 Imperials............ Jumbles, Honey........... 12 Lady Fingers.............. 12 Lemon Snaps 12 Lemon Wafers............ 16 Marshmallow.............. 16 Marshmallow Creams..... 16 ii Walnuts. . = = Mixed iene. 2: 11% mek Biseuls..:.. 2... <2: 7% Molasses Cake............ 8 Olasen TOE... s.r 9 Moss Jelly Bar............ 12% Newton io. iS Seaman Crackers... os Oatmeal Wafers........... 12 Crane Crisp..........605. 9 Orange Gem........... i. 2 Poumy Oake................ $ Pilot read, mem 7% Pretzelettes, hand made.. 8 retzels, hand made...... 8% Scotch Cookies............ 9 soars Lae... .... ...... 7% PIRAE COMB... 5c oce cscs 8 Sugar Cream. XXX... .- 2 Su Squares....... coos! Oe ftanas....... . - Tutti Frutti.... 16 Vanilla Wafers. . ae Vienna Crimp............. 8 E. J. Kruce & Co.’s baked good Standard Crackers. Blue Ribbon Squares. rite for complete price list with interesting discounts. CREAM TARTAR 5 and 10 Ib. aged — bee 30 Bulk in sacks.. secigees cou DRIED ‘FRUITS Apples Sundried . @5% Evaporated, ‘50 Ib. boxes. @ 10 California Prunes 100-120 25 Ib. boxes . - @ 3% 90-100 25 Ib. boxes @ 4% 80 - 90 25 Ib. boxes @5 70 - 80 25 Ib. boxes @ 5% 60 - 70 25 lb. boxes . @é6 50 - 60 25 Ib. boxes ...... @7% 40 - 50 25 Ib. boxes ...... @ 8% 30 - 40 25 Ib. boxes ...... 8% 1g cent less In 50 lb. cases California — Leghorn.. . ob se oseadl NNO ue 12% Currants California, 1 lb. package... Imported, 1 Ib package...... :™% Imported, — See cove asec 7 Peel Citron American 19 Ib. bx...13 Lemon American 10 Ib. bx..13 Orange — 10 Ib. bx..13 sins 241 1b. pac A a Bulk, per 100 00 Ibs... ctieapecee Oe Flake, 50 Pe sack.... Pearl, 200 Ib. bbl... 5 Pearl, 100 lb. sack........... 2 Maccaroni and Vermicelli Domestic, 10 Ib. —- - 60 Imported, 25 Ib. Empire........c00. veee Green, ‘Wissenain, - Green, Scotch, bu.. Split, Ib...... Rolled Oats Rolled Avena, bbl........... 6 40 Steel Cut, 100 Ib. sac -2 80 Monarch, bbl........ 5 00 Monarch, % bbl...... 2 62 Monarch, 90 Ib. — i“ -2 40 Quaker, cases...............3 20 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 29 Walsh amet, a a . ue ae — PLAYING CARDS ~. oo Co.’s Brand, moskeag, mbale .... 15% 3 Amoskeag, lessthan bale. 153% — = er aia eae - No. 20, Rover, enameled.. 1 60 GRAINS a aes NS. 572, Special... ......... 75 WHeAG ee 82 = oi. tee on finish.. 2 00 i o e 2 00 ies "Local Brande No. 632, Tournam’t Whist. 2 25 Patents .. cle csceen ae POTASH Stree Patent... Seeiecas eau 425 s in case. ERAT 4 05 nneeee oe en Second Straight vette ee eees : > Penna Salt Go.’s............. 3 00 Genta oe ec reeca ih) gigs PROVISIONS Cases, 242 Ib. packages eT 2 30 Buckwheat... eee ce : = Barreled Pork ago | RYO x... 2ee se ee oonn co nnee o 17 75 Bast India. -v--.-.e+..+..-- 3x Subject to iaiial “cach ise Sia oo Pin@il GAGKS.... 8 -. 8... | t 20 90 German, — package.. 4 dine in bbis., 25¢ per bbl. ad a 00 apioca i 22 00 Flake, 110 lb. sacks......... 44 aoe oon oat Putman’s vee |B @17 25 —— 130 Ib. sacks.......... 3% | Diamond oo ii. 19 50 earl, 241 Wheat Lobos 6% | Diamond S.. 4 00 @18 25 Cracked, bulk... heat % Worden Grocer Cos Brand Dry Salt Meats aa b. ne @ Quaker ee a 41 Bellies. . 10% P ges . ee ae 4 10|§ P Bellies... 1 FISHING TACKLE Quaker s...... 410 Extra shorts.. C 10% Peme tee es 0 oe 6 Spring Wheat Flour ee 7 ae ou Smoked Meats Petoumehes, ..... 7 | Clark-Jewell-Wells Co. ‘8 Brand \ i 2564 0 3 inciios..............- 9} Pillsbury’s Best %s.. 4 70 | Hams, 12]b. average. @ 12% i750 2 WNGNOR... 22. /., 8... 11} Pillsbury’s Best \s.. 4 60 | Hams, 141b. average. @ 12% oe 15} Pillsbury’s Best Ks.. 459) Hams, 16lb. average. @ 12% oe eS 30 | Pillsbury’s Best %s paper. 4 60 | Hams, 20ib. average. @ 12% Cotton Lines Pillsbury’s Best 4s paper. 4 50 | Ham dried beef..... @ 12% Moe 1 ifset 5 | Ball- ig seem gg s — Shoulders (N. Y. cut) @ 9% No. 2) Mises 7 | Duluth Imperial Xs... 4 40 | Bacon, clear......... 114%@ 12 Nos ieee g| Duluth Imperial \¥s....... 4 ~ California hams. .... @ 9 Notice 19 | Duluth Imperial Ms....... 420| Boiled Hams.. @ 1 No Sistah 11 | Lemon & Wheeler Co.’s Brand Pienic Boiled Hams 13%@ 14 Noe things 12| Wingold %s.............. 4 35 | Berlin Ham pr’s’d. 9@ 9% No. 7, 15 feet... .............. 15| Wingold 448.............. 425 | Mince Hams -...... 9% No sistaee ig | Wingold ‘s.............. 415 Lard Ne: 9; feet... 20 Olney & a 8 nae Compound. 854 : Linen Lines ‘| Ceresota %s. E @u Cee gE 20 | Ceresota s.. % eo... 26 Ceresota Ks.. 40 % ORO ee. 34! “ Worden Grocer Go. ‘s ‘Siang i Poles Laurel 4s..... 50 | 20 lb. Pails 4 Bamboo, 14 ft., per doz.. 5O | igure 4600 4 40 | 10 lb. Pails % Bamboo, 16 ft . per doz...... 65 | Laurel ¥s.. 4 30| SIb. Pails.. 1 Bamboo. 18 ft , per doz. 80| Laurel %s and 4s paper.. 4 30 >. eae. r FLAVORING EXTRACTS Meal Vegetole............. 9 ; n ol a - 70 Sausages FOOTE & JENKS Granulated.. 9 90 /| Bologna ............. 6 Feed and Millstutts ee 6 J A ~~ O N St. Car Feed, screened.... 25 00 | Frankfort........... @7% = Corn and — Leelee = 50 Blood Medes cee coos : nbolted Corn Meal...... 23 50 on Pigment Gente Extracts 5} winter Wheat Bran... 20 00 | Ton Y Vanilla Lemon Winter Wheat Middlings. 21 00 | H ae: 844 1ozfullm.1 20 1ozfullm. 80 Sereenings 19 00 ~ i. 20z full m.2 10 20z full m.1 25 aan —— No. 8fan’y 2 18 No.3fan’y 1 75 Extra Moss.......... 10 00 Car lots....... “| | Bomeless. wc... 10 75 Car lots, clipped. .. - 604% | Rump, New. 12 00 Less than car lots. ........ Pigs’ "Foot orn bbls., 40 Ibs... 170 Corn, car — 65% ‘— he 7 50 Vanilla Lemon _ | No.1 Timothy car lots.... 10 00 ee 2 oz pa anel..1 20 20z panel. 75| No.1 Timothy ton lots.... 12 00 | Kits, 15 lbs.......... 70 3 0z taper..2 00 40z taper..1 50 HERBS ftom So a : = sage cooing Pe easing fel awed 2008 Pork . cee 24 Senna Leaves ..28 | Beef rounds. ........ 5 — ae sameness bee aicges = Madras, 5 Ib, boxe ae S. F., 2,3 and 5 ID. aes i 50 uktiabes JELLY Solid, dairy.......... @14 5 Ib. Pails. per doz........ 1 75 Rolls, oa ~ . os BD Soo: pals. 2200002 I | Solld; creamery: 211634 Db. C. Lemon De C. Vanilla LICORICE Canned _ 2OZ....04. 75 20Z....... 1 24 eee, Corned beef, 2 Ib.. 2 50 aS ia tg eee... 9 oe.. 17 50 [as jm me see 14 | Roast beef, 2 Ib...... 2 BO . . cba Root......................... 10} Potted ham, s..... 50 oz. Assorted Flavors 75c. Potted ham, %s..... 90 Our Tropical. LYE Deviled ham, 4s.. 50 20z. full measure, Lemon.. 75 | Condensed, 2 doz............1 20| Deviled ham, %s.... 90 4 oz. full measure, Lemon.. 1 50 | Condensed, 4 doz............ 2 25 | Potted tongue, \s.. 50 2 oz. full measure, Vanilla.. 90 MEAT EXTRACTS Potted tongue, \s.. 90 4 oz. full measure, Vanilla.. 1 80 ; Standard. Armour & Co.’s,20Z...... 4 45 RICE 2 0z. Panel Vanilla Tonka.. 70 | Liebig’s, 2 oz.............. 2 75 Domestic 2 oz. Panel Lemon.......... MOLASSES — egg eo cis alesse ace 8% Tanglefoot, aa i. New Orleans Carolina No.2 ...............5% Tanglefoot, per case........ 3 20 | Fancy Open Kettle........ 40) Broken FRESH MEATS a 35 ef ne = arcas : SS Geese” Sr bud 1% Half-barrels 2c extra Hindquarters ....... 8 @il MUSTARD — Raters leons we csr “ Su Horse Radish, 1 doz.........1 78 a ane @ 9 | Horse Radish, 2 doz.........3 50 Rounds cor Bayle’s Celery, 1 doz........ 1 75 Chucks beae 64@ 7% Plates oe @5 OLIVES Pork Bulk, 1 gal. kegs......... oe Dressed oe 7. @ 7% | Bulk; 3 gal. kegs... 1 20 ee 10% @11 —_ 5 gal. kegs... a 1 25 Boston —_-. eae 9%4@ 9 mzaniia, 7 OZ. ..:....... 80 Shoulders . a @9 aaa ae sc 2 35 Leaf Lard........ @11 | Queen, 19 BP 4 50 Mutton Queen, 25 6%... .. 0.5. ....05. 7 00 Carcass... 222.0005 @ 8% | Stuffed, 5 oz. 90 Lambs. . : 8 @ll | Stuffed; 8 oz. 145 Stuffed; 10 oz. 2 30 CARGRGE 6c. occ ss @ 8 PICKLES FRUIT CAN WRENCH. Triumph, per gross........ 9 60 ene Barrels, 1,200 count ......... 8 00 GELATINE Half bbls, 600 count......... 4 50 Knox’s Sparkling......... 1 20 ' 1 Sutton’s Table Rice, 40 to the Knox’s Sparkling. pr qunes 1 ° connie bale, 2% pound pockets .. ..734 Knox’s Acidulated........ Barrels, 2,400 count .........9 50 Knox’s Acidulat'd,pr gross 14 00 Half bbls, 1,200 0 count +5) yan Now — Plymouth Hoek... 130 PIPES Jepan’ Nowa... a I ee Sie sees 7 0) Cine, NO 9... es oc... 1 70| Java, a, fancy head. @ Cox's, 2-qt Migs ol 1 61 | Clay, T. D., full count....... 65 = Leste a @ Cox’s, 1-qt size...... ...+.- 5 161 Com, Noe. ee en Table ao oe OA STOVE POLISH Beaver Soap Co. brands —s JL. Prescott & Co. ee Manufacturers New York, N.Y. 'amelne | eo | No. 4, 3 doz in case, gross.. 4 50 - —- —_ ta Re mien oats 3 = | No, 6, 3 doz in case, gross.. 7 20 cakes, large size.........6 5 100 cakes, small size......... 1 95| pomino... ae ee 50 cakes, small size......... SO) One toa 5B 15 Crusheé . cceccesccce a ae JAXON Ie i | Pomasiad paaaceaes el = Single box.... 3 35 | Coarse Pow ere - 47 5 box lots, delivered .. 3 30 aoe P omiered. tteeeeees : a Best grade Imported Japan, 10 box lots, delivered .. 3 os ne Granulated. .......... 5 3 pound pockets, 33 to “a Johnson Soap Co. brands— 21b. bags Fine Gran...... 4 85 cost of packing is caiton’posk-| SUVSE AIM... anne. Meee ee ets only 4c more than bulk, Sootoh Feri y | : Diamond A.. ae 4 65 SALERATUS ana 2 35 peer g A. 4 45 Packed 60 Ibs. in box. Jas. S. Kirk & Co. brands— a 1, a i. ~~ 3a Church’s Arm and Hammer.3 15| Dusky Diamond.. 3 55 ae 2, Bis sor x = Sa 300| Jap Rose........ . 3 75 | No- 3, Pe ae se oe Dwight’s Cow 315| Savon Imperial - 865 piaamet Se Embiem . 210} White Russlan...--.-..-. 3 60| No. & Empire A......... c= Ac alaia misled Sia cial u:piaie we ge eee OMG, OVALUEIS..¢....... 6 Ot < ST es oo eee ee ane seam a ner = ¥s $00) Satinet, oval.............. 250/40 4 -na ee ener sees a SODA White Cloud....... 2.2... ‘ei oc ee Genet, bbls Le 96 | Lautz Bros. brands— Lae Terr aaa Granulated, 100 Ib. cases....1 00 i AGM oo... 4 25 No. 11 3 80 Lump, A Co ae ——— Se ee es oe 3 o No. 12. 3 76 Lump, 145 Ib. kegs........... 85 een : 70 | No. 13.. 3 73 SALT — & Gamble brands— No. 14.. 3 75 Backese | | | Renee 3 35 | No. 15... 3 70 100 Sib bagel 3 00 Ivory, 602: i ~ 4:00 | NO. 16...........e sees eee ee 8 65 So Gib bags ............... 3 00 Tyory, 0or.... .......... 6 75 TEA S214 1h. en 75 | Schultz et Co. brand— Japan In > DDE ote 5 per cent. dia-| (Star...) 0.6... 40 | Sundried, medium .......... 28 count. Search-Light Soap Co. br: ae Sundried, choiee............ 30 Diamond Crystal “Search-Light’? Soap, 100 Sundried, fancy. ..:......... 40 Table, cases, 243 Ib. boxes..1 40| big, pure, solid bars.. 3 75 | ogular, moedium,........... 28 Table, barrels, 1003 Ib. bags.3 00| A. B. risley brands— _ Hogular, Gece...) . 2.2. 30 Table, barrels, 407 Ib. bags.2 75 Good Cheer .... .......... 4 00} Regular, fancy .............. 40 Butter, barrels, 280 lb. bulk.2 65 Cee Counary.............. 3 40 | Basket-fired, medium....... 28 oan 4 a 141b.bags.2 85 Scouring ee oa Sesce Ghee - or ranges neg ge 27 | Sapolio, kitchen, 3 doz......2 49 | Baskot-fired, fancy.......... 7 utter, Sacks, eo. 67 Sapolio, hand, 3 ‘doz. a 2 49 | NIDS.... se ee eeee cee ee eee anes Common = | SUMS 19@21 100 3 Ib. sacks... i 02 25 a — x | [Peeing 20@22 = = Ib. sacks...... ne Kegs, Engiish. - - 4% | | Moyune, a ..26 Le 40 SNUFF Mo une, choice . a8 28 Ib. —, ee 22 | Scotch, in bladders.. 37 arene fancy.... ..50 Maccaboy, in jars........... 35 Pingsuey, medium.......... 25 _ — : att Bags Soden S French Rappee, in jars es 43 | Pingsuey, choice............ 30 airy 1D ia tees : SPICES Pingsuey, fancy............. 40 56 Ib. dairy in’ ‘inen sacks... 60 ana onl Cassia, Ghina in mats... Cee 56 Ib. dairy in lfaen sacks... 60 | Cassia, Batavia, inbund... 28 7 aa ™ 56 Ib. te op | Cassia, Saigon, broken.... 38 | pormosa fancy > “a sag Gomimon vil Cassia, Saigon, in Polls... 55 | ‘Amoy a = Granulated Fine.. g5 | Cloves, Amboyna + | | hae, 32 Medi F Cloves, Zamibat.. Seed ccoes 14 cg te a a ih um Ine. gas 90 Mace. a BB English Breakfast ae isi” Nutmegs, 75-80... seoeseseee 8 Medium. , | Nutmegs 1 aw ee +e —— = te g = Nutmegs, 115-20............ eee Te 42 Geor Swanldoted |. @ 334 Pepper, Singapore, black 18 India aaa @ 5% | Pepper, Singapore, white. 28 | Ceylon, cholee............... 32 Strips or "bricks. Ny : ex%q@io% | Pepper, shof............... 20 42 —— @ 3% Pure Ground in Bulk —— "Halibut. Allspice... 16 Cigar Strips.. a ..14 | Cassia, Batavia... | 2S H. & P. Drug ¢ Co.” s 1 rant. Chunks... ce 15% — Belgon cia at . . axenae Teller.. : ae ‘out } Pl. ur Manager.. No. 1100 IDS. .........00045 5 50| Ginger, African: 222.2... 15 | Quintette.. No. ! aie. Se 2 Bo quasar, as tO ial S G. J. Johnson Cigar Co's ca oO. ee TT eas cae = No.i Site. . o ey 65 Mackerel MatINGArG. 18 Cc Mess 100 Ibs. . i 11 00 | Pepper, Singapore, black. 17 4 Mess 40 lbs. . s.sss.. 470| Pepper, Singapore, white. 25) Mess 10 Ibs. .............. 1 25 | Pepper, Cayenne......... 2) aN Moet Sie 1 03 he en 9 50 STARCH | aa oo - 4% | o1 eo ee No.1. 8 Ibs. i i 91 ee ea aa ie ain oo Hgar Clippings. perlb..... 26 Mo. 2 Gite. 8 00 - pal No.2 ie oo. 8 50 canon Bros. — 00 No.2 = Ibe es s Daily Mail. a ic . 1. 2-35 00 Herrin ine Cu Holland white ane, bbl. 10 25 One: De 54 Holland white hoopsbbl. 5 25 hee a Holland white hoop, Keg.. 75@85 Suet 3 es cee cee ues 34 Holland white ‘hoop 2 mechs. 85 ee = orwegian . ee ee nn Ce ee ee é ound 190 Wee. 3 35 Kingsford’s Corn | Sweet Loma..........+.+++.. 38 Round 40 Ibs.. weseee 1 65 | 40 1-lb. packages..... bees 7a | Gorden FOR 27 a 10% | 20 1-Ib. packages........... 7% eT tote eee eee oe BT Blostees Kingsford’s Silver Gloss a. oe Whitefish ih pee... Tl een eee 50 100 1b aa 1 Ne.2 = 6 Ib. packages........... G4 | Protection. 200000 38 40 ibs eed : rn 1 65 Common Gloss RWOGR DAITIOW oc. 40 Cte 80 4g | 1-lb. packages............. G | Sweet Loma. sl. 38 See... 87 ee eee. a 39 Lae SEEDS _ 2 ee | Plug Anise. 9 50-Ib. boxes......... 2 ae Era 33 Canary, Smyrna............. 3% Barrels woe ccrececs - 4 | Creme de Menthe...........60 aa. 734 Common Corn” Stronghold......... a Cardamon, Malabar... 1 60 | 20 1-Ib. packages.......... Cn 33 Role cataecenes 10 | 40 1-Ib. packages.......... 5% Sweet Chunk... 2... apbiake 37 Hemp, Russian.. si SYRUPS De ei cekeadecuues ee Mixed Bird... Corn Red Cross 82 Mustard, white.. i Palo ..... 36 ee oe lf bbis Myvie..... 36 e 10 Ib. cans, % doz. in case.. 1 80| Hiawatha.. ok Cutie Bone.. 5 Ib. cans, 1 doz. in case.... 2 05 | Battle Axe ...... Oa SHOE BLACKING 2% Ib. -_ 2 a in case. ..2 05 oa ne 54 Handy Box, large......... 2 50 ure Cane andard Navy.... 37 Honky Bet sen Eeasu less. 2 25) ee occ. ss oes, 20) eee ene. 16 6 42 Bixby’s Royal Polish...... 85 | Good ... 20 | Spear Head, 80 44 Miller’s Crown Polish..... 86 | Oholee .....-... ap * NODDY “Ewikt.....- 006 cae 48 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ae sevecgease Mixed Candy Ee ae -- 90] Grocers.............. @6é pse Patent spring:..... 85 Competiiion ae @7 ek ak baller eee ee ouse i oO. a pees aeee cea 12 B. Gotton mop heads.....1 25] Royal vers) @ BM I Tdeal No. 7 sereceees 90 Ribbon ees @9 “Pails PON oo @ 8 2-hoop Standard. ---1 50] Cut Loaf............. @ 8% 3-hoop ———- --1 70| English Rock........ @2 40 2-wire, Cable.. --1 60 | Kindergarten . . @9 Hand Pressed...........-.-- 3-wire, Cable.. -1 701 Bon Ton Cream @ 8% SE a eee Cedar, all red, brass bound. 1 25 French Cream.. @9 Sweet Core... .... 2225s. cwes = Paper, Eureka........ -2 25| Dandy Pan.......... @10 ee eee laces ro Fib: eee 40 Hand Made Cream | "oF Toothpicks Mie @14% *"99 Hardwood . ce 2 = Crystal Cream mix.. @13 e® - Ban road ---- Deke a b0 Fancy—In Pails : vecaces c++ eeeeceeeceee1 60 | Champ. Crys. Gums. 8h ' Traps Pony Hearts........ 15 Pp eae Bec dob hcwle acu 37 Mouse, wood, 2 holes........ 22 | Fairy Cream Squares 12 Gold Block.........---+++++- 37 | Mouse, wood, 4 holes........ 45 | Fudge Squares...... 12 ; eee peepee Mouse, wood, < peices cn = een — 2 ll a i in Dried wo. 0..0000000 a2 | Monsen» 6 holes.----"-"". §0| Salted Peanuts....-. 10 We are often asked why we do not se He 38 | Rat) spring.......--.--.--06++ 75 | Starlight Kisses..... 10 ' He -.40 ubs San Blas Goodies.. .. @12 domestics. } i --40 | o9-nch, Standard, No. 1.....7 00 | Lozenges, plain ..... @9 --40 | ig inch; Standard, No. 2.....6 00 | Lozenges, printed... @10 Ww ill tell h te +88 | 16-inch, Standard, No. 3.....5 00| Choc. Drops......... @il € will teli you wny. ) i 24 inch, Same, _s 1 7 Guleeat .. = : 2 i 22 Sect he Ne: 8 sigan. os It is because the house that sells domes- | q ae No. 1 Fibre... st =o 3. a. teeee cess zo ae t - it ht to for its hosier i H Poorless, 834 02.00: sc 34 AS Lemon Sours." @ 8 tics gets more than it ought to y; | LS Peerless, NORE ma Was h Boards cla tos ee . ! dicator, 2% 0z..........+.28 rds 2 60| Ital. Cream Opera. @12 s, to make up loss on i joanne 1 poli 31 — Globe. ee Ital, Cream Bonbons ae underwear and notions, p i 1. Choice, 2 ean i ae 275| 201b. pails........ j i ——.s. 21 Boule Ai. 2 2B Molasias. 6 chews, is m §6the first. f AUCES i 3 25 ce : ; F pene Single Peerless. 2 8 | Golden Watiar.". G12 It is common knowledge in the trade that i LEA & = — ° — = Fancy—In 5 Ib. Boxes f 1 uble Duplex weed 0 : Ns : PERRINS’ = | Goot tacks 20000003 serene goo the domestics are used as baits by nearly ( i Be hos Beeps : a : AUCE Window Cleaners H. M. Choe. Drops. @85 3 r less to i Ss ian ele eee ps. al every jobber, and are sold at cost o i 44 “he nal an ee ee ee j | Gicaien Bi ssi 2 9| Gam Drops. 0". Gi get orders on more profitable goods. Ei ow corice Drops...... : & Worcestershire. 16 . 5 11 In. Butter ......... 2.2.2.0. Lozenges, plain..... @55 ee Sti state... a... eee | Coe What do you do when competition forces a % pints... 2 75 15 tn. Butter......... : > in — Sees noes @60 t ll li d t? Halford, large ee 17 in. Butter..... . a meen @60 > r H Halford, small momaRe 19. a “8 00 Cream Bar... oe ors you to seli one line under Cos Salad Dressing, large. ssor' : olasses Bar. o Salad Dressing, small. .... 278 | Assorted 15-17-19 2 50| Hand Made Creams. 80 @90 You do exactly what the jobber does, TOI ltteers TAPE Cramer” Oe : ‘ i on aa ee. 4 ee a aenae...... 7-18 | Mier Manta, white... | Brazils,.... a @10 No. 3 Oval, 250 in crate...... 56 a Fiiberts @i3 : : No. 5 Oval, 250 in crate...... 69 | NO-1.----+--+-+++ +--+ @6 | walnuts. Grenobies. @l255 > i Churns meet “Wool _ "<=. 5 EID 11% 312 > i Barrel, 5 gals.,each.... ....2 40] Washed, fine........ @18 nee a ees” a a H Barrel, 10 gals., each........ 2 55] Washed, medium... @2t Pecans Med... i zi 10 i 1 Barrel, 15 gals., each........ 2 70} Unwashed, fine..... 12@14 | Pecans, Ex. Large... @13 t f Clothes Pins Unwashed. medinm. 14@16 | Pecans, Jumbos..... @14 ; Round head, 5 gross box.... 50 CANDIES Hickory Nuts per bu. : Round head. cartons........ 75 Stick a atte 0, myo es _ t Egg . u sac: Humpty Dum — a 2 95 | Standard ....--...... @7z Chestnuts, per bu bu. @ No. 1, —— os 29 Standard ‘Twist os @7 ae No. 2, pret psc eae ‘Si g : zones, H. So 5 @5%| You can not get good coffee at ten cents and there would be no money in it if you : Cork lined, sin. — Jumbo, 521 Be a 7% oe ees g 6% | could, but B. B. B. is an elegant coffee, good enough for anyone and retails at 20c. . xtra see Choice, H. P., Extras Cork lined, 10in Boston Cream. 10 Roasted ........... a s i OME Ri cone caer a Bs | ghee cine sxeex' OLNEY & JUDSON GROCER CO., Grand Rapids : | ~ - - poner msencmearremeeerescars aes isirineribenesinsinconnaninicirmstee | it f MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 31 Oleo Manufacture Not Killed by the Tax. A. L. Allingham, formerly connected with the packing houses in Kansas City and Chicago, and now in the cattle business in Chicago, was recently inter- viewed in regard to the effect of the 10 cent tax on colored oleo, as follows: ‘*During all the time the oleomarga- rine bill has been pending in Congress, ”’ said he, ‘‘the packers have been saying that the passage of the measure would be a death blow to the business. I know something of the cost of making oleo- margarine, however, and now that the bill has been signed by the President the talk of the bill killing the business will stop. The big packing houses which make all the oleomargarine are not going to retire from the business. They can pay the tax imposed by the law that has just been passed and sstill make money. ‘*There was a time when they could not have done so, but the price of but- ter has been going up very steadily and rapidly for some time, and with _butter at its present price, the packing houses can make oleomargarine and sell it at a profit after paying 1o cents a pound on it. This will be so even dur- ing the months in which butter is the cheapest. I do not blame the packing houses for objecting to the bill, how- ever,’’ continued Mr, Allingham, ‘‘for if there had never been any legislation against oleomargarine it would be to- day about the biggest industry in the country and the packing business would be making more money out of it than they are out of meat. ‘*If the oleomargarine business was in the hands of small independent manu- facturers the 10 cent tax would kill the business, but the big packing houses handle it in connection with their meat business, their plants are established, they use in the oleomargarine by-prod- ucts of the packing houses and they know they are free from competition. ‘It has only been the oleomargarine business that kept the packers from going after the contro] of the butter business long ago. They are in the chicken, egg and game business, the apple and fruit business and are con- stantly reaching out in new lines, and with their purchasing facilities and storing and shipping accommodations are in better shape to go into the butter business on a mammoth scale than any- one. I know that the big packers wish that they had gone into the butter busi- ness years ago, and the adoption of the new law may induce the men who make oleomaigarine to go into the butter busi- ness on a scale that will be a surprise to the buttermakers who now control the butter business. ‘‘Of course,’’ he added, ‘‘if the pack- ers do this it will stir up more ‘food trust’ talk, but I do not believe they will be frightened out by that if they decide that it is a good thing.’’ a Too Credulous. In a sleeping car a man was snoring most loudly and nobody else in the car could sleep. Finally it was decided to awaken him and compel him to quit snoring or stay awake. So after much difficulty he was aroused. ‘*What's the trouble?’’ he asked. ‘*Your snoring keeps everybody | i the car awake and it has got to stop.’ ‘*How do you know | snored?’’ ques- tioned the disturber of the peace. ‘*We heard you,’’ was the reply. ‘‘Well,’’ said the man who snored, as he turned over to go asleep again, ‘*Don't believe all you hear.’’ ne Oe It is easy to see through the man who is fond of making a spectacle of him- self, Hardware Price Current STONEWARE ' Butters oG WE, Per Gor... 48 1to = gal., 2 ber = ee eee 5% — Paces de deceaaae 48 — ee ae 60 ‘con each.. ee eee cane 72 15 gal. meat-tubs, each 1B 20 gal. meat-tubs, each................ 1 50 25 gal. meat-tubs, ORO coc. tt. 212 30 gal. meat-tubs, each.......5.......- 2 55 : Churns SoG Cel POE OA oe 6 ‘hurn Dashers, per doz... ........... 84 Milkpans % ga. fiat or rd. bot., per doz......... 48 i gal. Rat or rd. Dot,, each............ 6 Fine Glazed Milkpans \% gal. flat or rd. bot., per doz.... .... 60 1 gal. flat or rd. bot., Fegan gn 6 Stewpans \% gal. fireproof, bail, per doz......... 85 1 gal. fireproof, pail, Por doa... ..... 1 10 Jags \% gal. - ee 56 ae oat for Ger... cs cc: 42 1tod5 al. per sal... Zz Sealing Wax 5 Ibs. in package, per Ib-.............. 2 LAMP BURNERS OG ORG en ec. 35 TOG PO ee 36 Ge Pe ee 48 iG Dee. te 85 UUIAR. 0.6522... ewes eee cee 50 Ee 50 LAMP CHIMNEYS—Seconds Per box of . es es GO SUB. ec We. Sun ........:...... ; = Ne 2 Sen. es 2 24 Anchor Carton Chimneys Each chimney in corrugated carton. No. @ Crimp... ...- No. 1 Crimp.. ‘ Ie DOr. First Quality No. 0 Sun, crimp top, wrapped & lab. No. 1 Sun, crimp top, wrapped & lab. No. 2 Sun, crimp top, wrapped & lab. XXX Flint No. 1 Sun, crimp top, wrapped & lab. No. 2 Sun; crimp top, wra a & lab. No. 2 Sun, hinge, wrapped & lab...... Pearl Top No. 1 Sun, wrapped and labeled...... No. 2 Sun, wrapped and — ae No. 2 hinge, wrapped and labeled..... No. 2 Sun, “Small Bulb,” "tor Globe Lamps Secon cae Scideia socceo ss La Bastie No. 1 Sun, plain bulb, per doz........ No. 2 Sun, plain bulb, per doz........ No. 1 Crimp, a No. 2 Crimp, per doz.................. Rochester No. 1 Lime foe aor) a Oe eee ee wee eeeeee SSR 823 wm OO BO mye sss Saa ager at at pt et No. 2 Lime (70¢ doz No. 2 Flint (80c doz)- Electric No. 2 Lime oe = eae Sues ccewee ope No. 2 Flint (80e doz OIL CANS 1 gal. tin cans with spout, per doz.. 1 gal. galv. iron with spout, per doz. 2 gal. galy. iron with spout, per doz.. 3 gal. galv. iron with spout, per doz.. 5 gi 3 SSS SRS SF Pe im CO cs 83s al. galv. iron with spout, per doz.. gal. galv. iron with faucet, per doz.. 5 gal. ma alv. iron with faucet, per doz.. 5 gal. —. ORMRee ooo eee ce 5 gal. galv. iron Nacefas.............. LANTERNS No. 0 Tubular, side lift............... No. 1B Tubul ae No. 15 Tubular, dash. No. 1 Tubular, glass fountain. No. 12 Tubular, side lamp.. a No. 3 Street lamp, each.............. LANTERN GLOBES No. 0 Tub., cases 1 doz. each, box, 10¢ 45 om 0 Tub., cases 2 doz. each, box, 15¢ 45 No. 0 Tub., bbls 5 doz. each, per bbl.. 2 00 No.0 Tub., "Bull’s eye, cases i doz. each 1 BEST WHITE COTTON WICKS Roll contains 32 yards in one _ , %¢-inch wide, per gross or rol 1 No. 1, 5¢-inch wide, per gross or roll. . 24 No. 2,1 inch wide, per gross or roll.. 31 No. 3, 14 inch wide, per gross or roll.. COUPON BOOKS 50 books, any denomination.............. 100 books, any denomination.............. 500 books, any denomination.... ........ 1,000 books, any denomination.............. ; 20 00 Above quotations are for either Tradesman, Superior, Economic or Universal grades. Where 1,000 books are ordered at a time customers re- " | ceive specially printed cover without extra charge. © A3.C> OU OO et S8Ssnssss woaaaE SSSERa ic SSS & Coupon Pass Books Can be made to represent any denomination from = 2d sagan 50 b ee ke ee ee ee ea 1 50 BO OOS 6656 oc ooo ae ne eee coca e pees 2 50 BO OG ee 11 50 1000 BGONS Ni. oe 20 00 Credit Checks 500, any one denomination................ 2 00 1,000, any one denomination 3 00 2: 000, any one denomination - 500 Seel PHION.. 2. ___ The Boston Egg and Produce Market. Boston, May 12—Receipts of eggs for the past week have been heavy, but not quite as many as for the same week last year, and we have had a very steady market. Large quantities have gone into storage and that has been sufficient to take the surplus and, with the great consumptive demand, prices have not varied more than c through the whole week. We quote regular packing 16% @16%c; assorted, storage packed stock from Northern Indiana and Michigan, 17@17 4c. : Receipts of butter continue to run rather light, below the usual quantity at this season, and markets are high in proportion. Butter opened Monday at 23%4@24c dnd gradually advanced up to Thursday, when supply was not equal to the demand and prices advanced to 2534 @26c, but Friday there was a very sharp decline of 2c per pound and to-da prices are about the same asa week ago—23%@24c. There is still a scarc- ity of low grades and we quote dairy to-day at 20@22 ¥c. Smith, McFarland Co. ——_> 02> Status of the Pittsburg Produce Market. Pittsburg, May 12—The butter market of late has been very unsatisfactory, ow- ing to the spasmodic advance in Chi- cago during the first three days of last week. The Elgin price last Monday was 22c; before Wednesday Chicago boomed the price to 23c and New York to 25@2534c. The last three days of the week both New York and Chicago re- ceded to about the level of the former week and it looked as though both mar- kets were taking a little advantage of Elgin for the first three days of the week, then dropping the price to about the lowest level in order to prevent EI- gin from making any increase in price the following Monday. Our market is firm at 23¢c. The potato market has been very un- $1, satisfactory during the past week. Re- ceipts were very heavy. Prices rang- ing from $1 down to 85c, while clean- cut, sound white stock sold readily at goc. The egg market remains more steady and the price for current receipts dur- ing the week past has ranged from 15% @i6c. For fancy storage stock sales were made at 16@16%c delivered Pitts- burg. This morning, however, the re- ceipts are larger by river and the price is 15% for No. 1 stock. Many buyers, at the present writing, think that stor- age stock is entirely too high for safety—around 16@1634c—but the writer has offered residents of your State for strictly fancy No. 1 storage packed stock, delivered Pittsburg, for imme- diate shipment, 16%c, but 16c would be a fair quotable price. C. B. Clark. BusinssNonls Advertisements will be inserted under this head for two cents a word the first insertion and one cent a word for each subsequent insertion. No advertisements taken for less than 25 cents. Advance payments. BUSINESS CHANCES. OR SALE—STOCK OF SHOES AND FURN- ishings in a Michigan town of 10,000, thirty miles from Detroit; stock inventories about $3,000; twenty-five years’ established business; —y location; rent, $12.50 per month; an excel- ent chance. Address No. 464, care Michigan 64 Tradesman. 4 OR SALE OR EXCHANGE-—STORE IN _ Central Michigan city; would take part pay in jewelry or bazaar goods. Address No. 4€2, care Michigan Tradesman. 462 TORE FOR SALE AT McCORDS, MICH. Excellent stand for grocery or drug store; size of building 20x32; complete, ready for goods; six room dwelling, well finished and painted; well, cistern, horse barn; two lots planted with small fruits and ornamental trees; immediate possession = very desirable and cheap; terms, $900, $700 down, balance any time acaeen: no trades. Mrs. Dora Haskin, McCords, Kent Co., Mich. 461 OR SALE—DRUG STOCK AND FIXTURES in one of the most promising cities in Cen- tral Michigan; invoices about $2,000, Address No. 460, care Michigan Tradesman. 460 ANTED—TO BUY A GROCERY OR GEN- eral stock of goods doing a business of from $12,000 to $15,000 per yegr. Prefer a town of from 1,000 to 2,000 population. Have about $2,000 to invest. Address No. 467, care Michigan 467 Tradesman. OR SALE—THE LEADING DRY GOODS store in a growing Northern Michigan town of 3,000 people: stock invoices about $9,000; sold $28,000 last year; a splendid opportunity; best of reasons for selling. Address No. 468, care Mich- igan Tradesman. 468 OR SALE ‘CHEAP—SECONDHAND NO. 4 Bar-Lock typewriter, in good condition. Specimen of work done on machine on applica- tion. Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids. 465 HIP YOUR EGGS AND BUTTER TO Lioyd I. Seaman & Co., 148 Reade St., New York City. 459 Ko SALE—FOUNDRY AND MACHINE shop in a manufacturing district; a splendid opportunity to continue a well-established busi- ness. Address P. O. Box 255, Detroit, Mich. 456 ANTED—TO PURCHASE LOCATION : suitable for conducting hardware business in Northern Michigan. Address No. 455, care Michigan Tradesman. 455 OR SALE—GOOD CLEAN HARDWARE stock and buildings; fine location; will sell whole at a sacrifice; this is the chance of a life- sr Address 8S. J. Doty & Son, — . 4 ANTED—GOOD SECOND-HAND FIRE roof safe. Give size and name of maker. F. N. Cornell, Sebewa, Mich. 450 OR SALE—DRUG STORE IN GROWING town of 10,000 in Northern Michigan; in- voices about $1,900; stock new; only been run two years; new soda fountain.’ Will sell at in- ventory. Address No. 449, care Michigan Tradesman. 449 OR SALE—MOSLER, BAHMANN & CO, fire proof safe. Outside measurement—36 inches high, 27 inches wide and 24 inches deep. Inside measurement—16% inches high, 14 inches wide and 10 inches deep. Will sell for $50 cash. Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids. 368 OR SALE—HARDWARE STOCK IN GOOD . thriving town. reasons for selling. Address No. 447, care Michigan Tradesman. 447 A NO. 1 OPENING FOR A PHYSICIAN drt Paton Adare RH aban fas e. ress C. W. tin, Mich. — 7 SALE—STOCK OF GENERAL MER- ehandise, consisting of dry goods, groceries and men’s furnishing goods; also fixtures; in- voices about $4.000; good clean stock, mostly new; in one of the best sections of Michigan; a fine business chance. Address No. 445, care Michigan Tradesman. 445 i SALE—A FINE STOCK OF GRO- ceries and fixtures in good location in town of 1,200 in Southern Mich‘ 3; Will invoice about 500; good reason for selling. AddressG., care Michigan Tradesman. 439 OR SALE—A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR a stock and dairy farm, situated eight miles from Marquette, four miles from Negaunee, Marquette county, Michigan, on the D., S. S. & A. Railway. Good markets; the best of water; buildings and a station on the property. F. W. Read & Co., Marquette, Mich. 427 A GENERAL STOCK IN THE BEST farming community in Michigan for sale; no old goods; the price right to the right man for cash; a moneymaker. Reason for selling, ee health. Address No. 430, care Michigan Tradesman. 430 E HAVE TO OFFER ONE OF THE best localities for a planing mill in South- ern Michigan; no opposition. This will bear in- vestigating. Address Meyers & Deville, Hud- | Trad son, Mich. 432 For SALE—A CLEAN STOCK OF STAPLE groceries in a flourishing railroad town of 3,500 inhabitants; complete stock and fixtures; will go at a great sacrifice. Reason for selling, death of proprietor. Address C. H. Hoffman, Executor, 715 Michigan Trust Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 416 3 SALE—ESTABLISHED, CLEAN, ME- dium-sized drug stock; good opportunity for unregistered druggist. Address No. 443, care Michigan Tradesman. 443 OR SALE—COUNTRY STORE AND dwelling; general stock, doing good busi- ness. J.B. Adams, Frost, Mich. 420 O RENT—FIVE STORES IN A NEW modern block to be erected and ready for occupancy in September, in the most central lo- cation in the city of Flint. There is not a vacant store in the city at present. Address F. H. Ran- kin, Sec’y. 408 OR SALE—A LIVE UP-TO-DATE CROCK- ery and house furnishing store in Sault Ste. Marie, the best and busiest city in the State; stock is new, clean, well-bought and well-se- lected; the only store of its kind in the city; OR SALE—FINE YIELDING 40 ACRE farm in Kalamazoo county; buildings; all under cultivation; value, $1,200. Address No. 390, care Michigan Tradesman. 390 re SALE—DRUG STOCK AND FIXTURES, invoicing about $2,000. Situated in center of Michigan Fruit Belt, one-half mile from Lake Michigan. Good resort trade. Living rooms over store; water inside building. Rent, $12.50 er month. reason for selling. Address 0. 334, care Michigan Tradesman. 334 AFES—NEW AND SECOND-HAND FIRE and burglar proof safes. Geo. M. Smith Wood & Brick Building Moving Co., 376 South Ionia St., Grand Rapids. 321 SS FOR FACTORIES FROM responsible parties at Ithaca, Mich. Best agricultural county in the State. A. McCall, Sec- retary, Ithaca, Mich. 4q) vo SALE—STOCK OF BOOTS AND shoes; fine location; well established _busi- ness. For information address Parker Bros., Traverse City, Mich. 248 OR SALE—A NEW AND THE ONLY BA- zaar stock in the city or county; population, 7,000; population of county, 23,000; the county seat; stock invoices $2,500; sales, $40 er day; expenses low. Address J. Clark, care Michigan esman. 157 MISCELLANEOUS ITUATION WANTED AS REGISTERED pharmacist. Address No. 466, care Michigan Tradesman. 466 ANTED—A COMPETENT PHARMACIST and registered in Michigan; give age, ex- perlence, when and where; whether married or single; salary expected; also references. Ad- dress H. D., Kalamazoo, Mich. 463 ANTED — REGISTERED PHARMACIST to work in store at Paw Paw Lake; sum- mer resort; will bea nice outing; good salary. Address No. 458, care Michigan Tradesman. 458 OSITION WANTED-—BY ENERGETIC young man with several years’ experience in department store management, advertising, accounting and correspondence; capable of tak- ing full responsibility; extremely systematic, thorough, accurate; would take charge of branch store. Address W. L. Haver, 1503 Addison Ave., Chicago. 437 EGISTERED PHARMACIST, MIDDLE aged and experienced, desires situation; references. Address John Jason, Woodland, right’ in the heart of the business district; a} Mich splendid business chance for some person. W. . Parsille, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. 404 OR SALE—GOOD DRUG STOCK, INVOIC- ing $2,800, in one of the best Southern Michi- gan towns. Terms on application. Address No. 389, care Michigan Tradesman. 389 OR SALE—THE BEST EGG, BUTTER AND oultry business in the State; handled over one hundred and fifty thousand dollars’ worth of produce in 1901. Enguire of Tradesman Com- pany, Grand Rapids, Mich. ich, ANTED—A FIRST CLASS SALESMAN who can handle high grade canned goods both to the best retail and jobbing grocery trade. Only a first class experienced man need apply. Dunkley Company, Kalamazoo, Mich. 33 ANTED—SITUATION AS CLERK IN A grocery, hardware or general store. Have had experience in each line of business. Can furnish good references if desired. Wish to se- cure a permanent position. Address No. 382, eare Michigan Tradesman. 382 I Want Large Quantities of Eggs, Butter, Potatoes I want Eggs. No quantity too large or too small to receive my prompt attention. I am in the market the year around for Spot Cash or to place for your account. Whenever you have any to sell, consign or store wire me. member fancy goods, I am at your command, but kindly re- I want nothing in the egg line except I am in touch with buyers all over the East and can place goods to advantage; no shipments too large. Liberal Advances when requested, on consignments. butter and eggs. you full particulars. Ship me your Write or wire me and I will give I handle more eggs than any other man in the State of Pennsylvania. C. B. CLARK Produce and Commission Broker, Second Nat’! Bank Bldg. PITTSBURG, PENN. References by permission: Diamond Nat’l Bank, U. S. Nat’l Bank, Second Nat’l Bank, Bank of Pittsburg, Liberty Nat’l Bank, Pittsburg. | | j | |