The Michigan Tradesman. * VOL. 6. * GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1889. NO. 312. 186 EAST FULTON ST. The Leading Lavndry IN GRAND RAPIDS. Any one wishing agency in towns outside will please write for terms. OTTE BROSG., Props. Prank Cook, [Suecessor to D. D. COOK.] MANUFACTURER OF SHOW GASKS. than those of Write for cata- Prices Lower any competitor. logue and prices. 106 Kent St., - Grand Rapids, Mich. G. H. Behnke, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in COAL, W OOD, Flour, Feed, Grain, Hay, Straw, Ete, 30 East Bridge St., Corner Kent, WEST SIDE YARD: a Winter St., one block south of Shawmut Ave., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Yo the Book and Stationery Trade: We are now State Agents for Messrs. Harper Brothers’ School Books and can furnish them at the publishers’ prices. Eaton, Lyon & Co., 20 & 22 Monroe St., GRAND RAPIDS, ~ MICH. Wm. Brummeler JOBBER OF Tinware, Glassware and Notions. Rags, Rubbers and Metals bought at Market Prices. 76 SPRING ST., GRAND RAPIDS, WE CAN UNDERSELL ANY ONE ON TINWARE. Millinery HEADQUARTERS Wholesale and Retail. Adams & Co., 90 Monroe St., Opposite Morton House. Cherryman & Bowen, Undertakers and Embalmers, IMMEDIATE ATTENTION GIVEN TO CALLS DAY OR NIGHT. Telephone 1000. 5 South Division St. GRAND RAPIDS. Lady assistant when desired. Groskopf Bros., MANUFACTURERS OF Trunks and Traveling Bags Wholesale and Retail. and Traveling Goods a Specialty. Sample Cases REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. Telephone No. 906,Uralld Rapids, Mich. Business Practice at the Grand Rapids Department Business College. Ed- ucates pupils to transact and record business as it is done by our best business houses. It pays to goto the best. Shorthand an@ Typewriting also thoroughly taught. Send forcirecular. Ad- dress A. S. PARISH, successor j C. G. Swens illers, Attention We are making a Middlings Purifier and Flour Dresser that will save you their cost at least three times each year. They are guaranteed to do more work in less space (wit. less power and less waste than any other machines of their class. Send for descriptive cata- logue with testimonials. Martin's Middlings Purifier Co., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. HIRTH & KRAUSE, DEALERS IN Shoe | FRENCH TOILET, | SAFETY BARREL, | GILT EDGE, | RAVEN GLOSS, | BIXBY’S BROYAL, | SPANISH GLOSS, | BROWN’S FRENCH. Dressings Polish Blacking. New York (Joffee looms. A bill of fare of over fifty different well pre- pared dishes to select from, at only 5 cents each. Ladies as wellas gentlemen have found that the New York Coffee Rooms is the place to eat. BixSY'S “3 BB.” JACQUOT’S FRENCH, BARTLETT'S & ” GENUINE 7. M. Try our eatables once and you will always there- after be a steady customer. F. M, BEACH, Prop, 61 Pearl Street. Daniel G. Garnsey, EXPERT ACCOUNTANT Adjuster of Fire Losses. Twenty Years Experience. References furnished if desired. 24 Fountain St., Grand Rapids, Mich. KDMUND B. DIKEMAN THE GREAT Watch Maker = Jeweler, AL CANAL SY. Grand Rapids, - Mich, W arren’s “Kloir of Lite Cigar Will be ready Sept. 1. Price, $55 delivered. Send orders at once to GEO. T. WARREN & CO,, Flint, Wich, ‘“‘Tmitation the Sincerest Flattery.”’ CAUTION SMOKERS BewaReE Of an imitation of our great RecorD BREAKERS Cigar, put on the market by a firm calling themselves J. L. Neebe & Co., and made under the name ‘‘REcorp KEEPER.”’ They have had copied an exact imitation of our RecorD BREAKERS label in every particular excepting the name “Keeper.” This is done to deceive the public and we caution all smokers and deal- ers to see that they get the genuine article when calling for ‘‘REcoRD BREAKERS.”’ Our name appears conspicuously on every box. Don’t be deceived with this imitation of ‘RECORD BREAKERS,” the best 5-cent cigar sold in America, and be sure every time you see the name in box. CEO. MOEBS & CO., Manufacturers, 92 WOODWARD AVE., a 7 (Formerly Shriver, Weatherly & Co.) CONTRACTORS FOR Galuanized Iron Cornice, Plumbing & Heating Work. Dealers in Pumps, Pipes, Etc. Mantels and Grates. Weatherly & Pulte, GRAND RAPIDS, - - MICH. DETROIT. ALLEN DURFEE. A. D. LEAVENWORTH. Allen Durfee & Co., FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 103 Ottawa St., Grand Rapids. Fehsenfeld & Grammel, (Successors to Steele & Gardner.) Manufacturers of BROOMS! Whisks, Toy Brooms, Broom Corn, Broom Handles, and all Kinds of Broom Materials. 10 and 12 Plainfield Ave., Grand Rapids. .WM. M. CLARK, Manufacturer of Custom Made Shirts, Fit and Quality Guaranteed. Our cutting is done by Chas. R. Remington, *»vho was for nine years cutter for Gardiner & Baxter, who will cordially welcome his many friends in the trade. 7 Pearl &St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Bartlett Pears Are in good demand and we have alarge trade in them. Send us what you have to ship to this market. Write for quotations to BARNETY BROS., Chicago, MANS conPANY Show Case MAKERS. Prices Lower than Kuer QUALITY THE BESY. Write for Prices. 63—65 CANAL ST. DN A GRAND SUCCESS. Fourth Annual Convention of the Mich- igan Business Men’s Association. [CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK. ] Mr. Osband — Every man who sells goods knows very well that when he buys thirty pounds of candy he does not buy thirty pounds in the pail; and when he buys a hundred and one other things for so many pounds he does not get it. The man who sells goods and don’t give full weight is liable to prosecution under the laws. What are we going to do about it? It seems to me that right in this place we should talk about this matter. There is not a man whohas bought a thirty pound pail of candy in the last year who has got thirty pounds. The last time we got not over twenty-seven and a half. You have lost a good, fair profit, in con- sequence. Are you always going to do it? Mr. Sprague—I am not in the candy business; but if I bought thirty pounds of anything and it weighed only twenty- seven and a half, I would charge it back so quick it would make their heads swim. (Laughter.) And they might keep draw- ing. I would trade but a very little while with a man who tried to cheat me like that. There is no use for a man to be caught, if he has brains. If he buys thirty pounds, he has got to have that amount. Now, I sell tacks—grocers’ tacks; sometimes I buy that kind. They don’t hold half they represent. They are grocers’ tacks—that puts a stigma upon them. They aren’t worth much, anyway. (Laughter.) There is no use buying thirty pounds and only getting twenty-seven andahalf. We buy shot by the bag. If I should find a bag a half a pound short, I would make afuss. It surprises me to hear the gentleman say that he has been buying thirty pounds and only getting twenty-seven and a half and isn’t kicking yet. (Laughter.) Mr. Parker—I buy a great deal of candy. The manufacturer says, ‘‘Do you wish it in pails, boxes or barrels?’ Why? He says, ‘“‘If ‘you get itin large packages, you get net weight; in small packages, we charge nothing extra in price but deduct in the weight to give the price of the pail.’’? ‘‘How much?” ‘“‘We have a rule and go by it—either de- duct so much in weight from the pail, or have full weight in{the pail, charging for the pail. It makes a cent’s difference. We lose a cent and you gain it.’’ I said, “If it is only understood, it is all right.’’ I have been jobbing quite a good deal and I find that our customers understand it fully. Some say, ‘‘Send me twenty pounds.’? They understand it. There is nothing wrong in it. A voice—Do you do the same thing on a barrel of pork? Mr. Parker—No, sir. I expect to get full weight in that; but with candy, there is this understanding with the manufacturer. Mr. Shumacher—The gentleman’s ex- perience is the same as mine in regard to candy. They figure to get the cost of the pail, either in one way or another; but as far as the other gentleman saying he would charge it back was concerned, I received a few days ago fifteen bags of shot and I noticed, as they were being taken out of the box that the ends of one of the sacks had been resewed. It was a twenty-five pound bag and it weighed twenty-three and a half pounds. Mr. Sprague—Grocers’ shot, probably. (Laughter. ) Mr. Shumacher—The rest fell short from one to one anda half pounds ona bag. I charged back the difference and do not think the house will kick. Mr. Sherwood — Whenever I find a shortage in the weight of goods, I charge back the difference to the house, and always have. And I] have yet to find the house that finds any fault withit. They are all as straight, square men as I would wish to meet anywhere. I have had no trouble. It was always allowed with pleasure. They are glad to find it out if there was any error. Mr. Herriman—I have bought candy for the past ten years. Have weighed it and find it holds out. We put it on the seales and find it holds out. I buy it in pails entirely—net weight. Itis just as represented. Mr. Church—In New York State a bar- rel of potatoes is 180 pounds net. Here you get anywhere from nine to eleven pecks to the barrel. Apples are the same; you do not know whether you are getting nine pecks, eleven pecks or three bushels. Mr. Sprague—Our grocers buy of the farmers, twelve pecks to the barrel and sell me nine! (Laughter.) A delegate—I have been in the habit of weighing nearly every thing. On sugar have never found one that weighed what it should. Outside of that, in almost all eases, I get right weight. The difference has always been allowed by the jobbers. Mr. Blain—I have had some experience ;cient funds to accomplish a meager, in charging back. In one case I charged back, remitting for the amount received. They sent me a statement of the amount charged back every month for four years. They never had occasion to send me any correspondence on any other subject. I expect they expended four times the amount of the alleged balance in post- age. Mr. Whitney—All groceries should be bought by weight, instead of by measure. Question Ten—To what extent is it ad- visable te use Coupon books, and to what extent is it desirable that the purchaser should sign the accompanying notes? Mr. Larzelier—I think it is desirable for all. to use them. It saves bother. There is always more or less doubt about goods with the pass book; with the coupon system, itis a settledfact. They know they owe $5 with the coupon sys- tem. I favor the coupon. For business in a larger city I think it very well to use the coupon without any notes. A delegate—I use them toa certain ex- tent and find them very useful in my business. It avoids all mistakes in re- gard to charges, avoids the keeping of book accounts, and you have something tangible in the way of representing values. I was hoping to hear from Mr. Stowe. Mr. Crandall—We have a gentleman doing business in our town named John Butler. He got some coupon books. I wish he were here. He said they were the nicest thing he ever saw. He sold fifty and took notes. The other day he said he had the fifty notes for sale at fifty cents on the dollar. A delegate—I use the coupon book. Every one isnumbered. When we sell a customer a book, we put the number down. The numbers on the note and on the book agree. When the book is used up, that is the end of it. I find they are very good things to use as collatera] se- curity. A delegate—I charged the books on my journal asI did any other account. It was a quick way of settlement. I ex- pect Mr. Stowe can explain the matter very fully. Mr. Stowe —I manufacture coupon books, but as I try to keep our conven- tions as free as possible from anything that partakes of advertising, I prefer not to say anything on the subject. A paper on ‘‘Permanency in Business,”’ by O. F. Conklin, of Grand Rapids, was then read, which was printed in a recent issue of THE TRADESMAN. Mr. Hamilton then read the report of the Committee on President’s Address, as follows: Your Committee to whom was referred the President’s address, respectfully re- port having examined that philosophic and practical document, and upon de- liberate examination we find much that is suggestive of a deeper and a broader scope of usefulness for this Association. Not only in dealing with individuals, as customers and in other relations, do business men derive benefits from local organization, and local organizations de- rive benefits from the State organization, but also in their dealings with organiza- tions of men for the control of transpor- tation or insurance rates, business men must be organized, or individually they will be at the mercy of those classes of men who are thoroughly organized. In the language of the address, ‘*‘Why should not this subject of combinations and Trusts, involving, as it does, efforts on the part of railroads, manufacturers and insurance organizations to restrict pro- duction and destroy competition, receive such attention as its importance demands from every business man?’’ And, inasmuch as, individually, business men ean do little toward bringing such gi- gantic combinations under proper govy- ernmental control, why not have such a comparison of views and such resultant harmony as will make it possible for the business men through associated effort to take such action as will be for the greatest common good? The President in his address has not only manifested marked literary ability, but has shown acomprehension of the actual needs of our Association. The recommendation which he makes should receive more than formal notice, imbued with the spirit of progress, liberty and freedom from all abuses in trade—cor- ruption, evil practices, sounding notes of warning, urging all that is noble and manly to respond to the needs of the hour. Such words should have our earnest consideration, and he should re- ceive our hearty co-operation. How shall our numbers and usefulness be increased? This is the thought em- bodied in this excellent address. The Committee would endorse the President’s recommendation that a competent or- ganizer be secured to visit, address, organize and reorganize associations, also that the Executive Board be author- ized to make such expenditures in this direction as the funds present and pros- pective will allow. This plan should have a fair test. The happy allusion to the sum in the treasury, although small, is a valuable omen. Debt, that soul destroyer of man, should be carefully guarded against. Our treasury should never be empty. Our success will depend quite as much upon this as upon united and generous efforts. The desire to have only suffi- | limited work, where but a few are bene- fited, and that in a small degree, is not worthy of us as business men. It will not increase our numbers and useful- ness. To establish a power in our State, to be fit representatives of this noble State of Michigan, should be our aim, and we should be ready to sacrifice per- sonal ends and go down into our pockets to accomplish it. In reference to the per capita tax, which some say is too high, your Com- mittee note that only by this increase would we have in our treasury to-day a small sum. Had the tax been at the old rate, our receipts would have been only $392.50, leaving a shortage of nearly $350. This we note as one reason why it should remain as it is. Again, we note that had our members all paid their annual dues we should have had on hand to-day $450 with which to prosecute the work before us. The mention by the President of the good work accomplished by local bodies in the improvement of roads, the foster- ing of enterprises, ete., speaks volumes along the line of possibilities. ‘‘Work out your own salvation,’’ the Good Book tells us, and we are of the opinion that every local body rffust in its own way solve the problem of existence, zeal, en- ergy. Broad and catholic spirits must dominate in the work and good results will follow, as in Muskegon. Regarding the B. M. A. Exchange, which our President has endorsed—a system for the collection of debts, and a place where the rating of all seeking credit may be found—we believe it to be perfectly feasible and easily to be ac- complished, and by this method our profits in trade, our pleasure in doing and respect for our business will be greatly enhanced. In the President’s reference to the office of Secretary we most heartily con- eur, when he asserts that we now have a very valuable officer. Referring to the payment for our annual proceedings, we most assuredly concur in his recommendation that the Association should bear the cost of print- ing and forwarding the same to each as- sociation. The suggestions in regard to the dis- cussion of topics of the day—such as matters of trade, creating publie opinion on questions of vital and public interest, stimulating a union of effort against all forms of greed and corruption — are worthy ones, and if the work is forward- ed our State meetings will accomplish greater and more lasting benefits. We emphasize the principles he so ably pre- sents, and join him in his noble and generous endeavors to raise still higher the standard of the M. B. M. A., and to float our banner over every hamlet, village and city in our State. Signed. FRANK HAMILTON, HENRY B. BAKER, JACOB JESSON, Committee. ’ The President—The question is on the adoption of the report. It would be in order to discuss anything contained in it afterwards. The report was adopted. The President—I regard the question of putting an organizer in the field as one of great importance. Although this motion by which the report is adopted would seem to carry with it our under- standing that such athing should be done, yet some further action should be taken by this meeting to accomplish that result. I trust some action will follow on this subject. Mr. Church—I hope it will be acted upon. I trust one will be put into the southern tier of counties in the State. They are coming in from other states and organizing. We ought not to allow that. All Michigan towns should be with us. Mr. Parker—I move that this question be left with the Executive Board, with instructions that they proceed as recom- mended, and appropriate such funds as may be deemed expedient for the pur- pose. The motion was supported and prevailed. Mr. Woodard—I think we had better made some provision to pay for the extra work. The President—The per capita dues will be payable on the first of October. A delegate—The per capita tax of the organizer’s efforts would pay his salary. Mr. Hamilton—The matter has been talked of a great deal, but the Executive Board have not seen their way clear when this expenditure could be made. The time had not arrived. I think we are all agreed that an effort in this direction should be made. The question has been, whether the work should be done by our officers or by a newly-appointed organizer. It involves an expense. At the same time I feel that had we done this six months ago this shortage of 866 in our numbers, and this $433 we should have had, would have been partially made up. The expense would have been something; but even if it had cost the whole amount, it is better to have the 866 inside the fold than outside. The man should be able to devote time to this work to do it good, stimulate the organizations to a much greater extent, enlarge the organizations already exist- ing, and create new ones where none are organized. It is actually necessary that this be done. Unless we do, we must deteriorate. There is no standing still. I do not believe there is a man here but really feels the worth of this organiza- tion; that there is aman here but what will say he has received one hundred- fold in good from being at this meeting when he goes home. I donot believe there is anyone who has not profited enough by it to say that it can be a great power if carried forward. I do not be- lieve there are 125 business men who want to see this organization step down- ward. I believe there is enough pride and money and courage and zeal in every man here to take hold and push this matter along. We must push this work. Every business man knows that every- thing worth having costs money. We must have capital. Weare met on every side with a shortage, or a possible short- age. We havea little balance; but we are met on every hand when we under- take to do anything with this ques- tion of money. It should not confront us. Weshould have money enough to carry furward any movement we deem practical and advisable. We cannot ex- pect the best results from local organiza- tiens by paying our Secretary the small sum of $50. The officers seemed to think they could not have a meeting because there was no money in the treasury to pay the expenses. I believe there is no member but would sooner pay ten times the amount he does than see the organ- ization fail; but when we get home we feel that it is a good deal of money to pay. I believe the thing for us to dois to personally sacrifice our time, our talent, our money even—to push these matters forward to a better condition than they arein to-day. And sol be- lieve this putting an organizer out will bring as much money as it costs us, and will have this additionai: value—it will bring new capital. If there is a decrease in the per capita tax, it should be along the line of a larger membership. It is absolutely necessary that we push our organization and that we have money in the treasury. Mr. Crandall—I rise toa question of privilege. I want to call the attention of you gentlemen to one who has been by our side here and who has been very instrumental in furnishing us entertain- ment and catering to our wants and en- joyments—I refer to Mr. Connell. He was appointed Loeal Secretary of this convention without wages, and has spent all his time. I think we all as business men would like to quietly make him a little present. I trust that when I pass the hat to take up a collection to reward the gentleman who has been as the busy bee, you will get your hands down into your pockets. The Committee on Finance reported as follows: Your Committee on Finance, to whom have been referred the annual reports of the Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Board, beg leave to report as follows: The Secretary’s report, showing total receipts of $774.10, is corroborated by the stubs of receipts which he has given from time to time for moneys coming into his hands. This money has been correctly paid tothe Treasurer, as shown by the double vouchers furnished by the Seeretary — canceled bank checks and Treasurer’s receipts. The Treasury correctly reports moneys coming into his hands, but furnishes no vouchers for money disbursed. The dis- bursements agreeing, however, with the stubs of the Secretary’s order book, have doubtless been correctly made. The report of the Executive Board we find satisfactory and give it our ap- proval. Respectfully shbmitted, ©. H. MAy., C. L. GLASGOW, J. E. THuRKow, Committee. The report was adopted. Next came a paper by Dr. H. B. Baker, on ‘“‘Adulteration of Food,’’ which has appeared in THE TRADESMAN. Secretary Stowe announced the presence of Supt. Gower, of the State Reform School at Lansing, whereupon the Presi- dent called upon the gentleman for some remarks, who responded as follows: I can but feel thankful for the recog- nition that is given me by calling on me in thisway. I will not take up your time with any extended remarks. As has been stated, 1 am Superintendent of the Re- form School; and it is a query to me, and, perhars, to many of you, as to how I should happen to be training in a com- pany of business men. The only inter- pretation of the thing is that the Presi- dent of the Association thinks—and, per- haps, some others of you here who have one boy and find it a good deal of busi- ness to take care of that one boy think— that the man who has from 475 to 500 boys under his care must be a terrible business man. ( Laughter.) It is no small business to look after that number of boys, although the business is in a little different line from that most of you are engaged in and which calls you to- gether. I congratulate you, Mr. President and gentlemen, upon the success of this or- ganization. I have watched its history with much interest, and am glad to be with you to-day and participate, even if I do not say much in the deliberations of [CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.] 4 04 The Michigan Tradesman AMONG THE TRADE. GRAND RAPIDS GOSSIP. Schulte & Charman succeed Frank Mester in the grocery business. Frank Cook succeeds D. D. Cook in the manufacture of show-cases, at 106 Kent street. B. Doyle has bought the Bradley & Herrick grocery stock, at 600 South Division street, and will continue the business at that location. D. Winter, formerly engaged in the drug business on East Bridge street, has bought the drug stock of H. Van Geisen & Co., on East Leonard street. Putnam & Brooks’ matters are still in statu quo, the details attending the taking of the inventory not yet having been fully settled. It is reported that the corporate successor of the late firm will be known as the Putnam Candy Co. David Brenner has secured a patent on an improved butter plate machine, and local capital is being interested in a project to engage in the manufactore of plates on an extensive scale. In ease it is decided to build a factory, Elk Rapids will probably be selected as the most available location. Although less than two weeks have elapsed since the fire in Wm. Sears & Co.’s cracker establishment, nearly every vestige of the fire has already disap- peared. A new roof has taken the place of the charred covering, new fioors have been laid in place of the burned portions, and plastering and stucco have covered the discolored walls. The work of re- juvenation has been under the personal supervision of the junior member of the firm, who has labored incessantly to bring order out of chaos. AROUND THE STATE. Lapeer—Gibson & Co.’s tailoring shop has been closed by creditors. Cheboygan—The drug firm of Case & Perrin has dissolved, Mr. Perrin retiring. Climax—Frank Aldrich, of the hard- ware firm of Willison & Aldrich, is dead. Muskegon — O. Christenson succeeds E. Johnson in the boot and shoe business. Homer—The general stock of C. J. Murray & Co. has been sold to Wilcox & Hall. Albion—Cody & Crane succeed Crane & Parsons in the merchant tailoring bus- iness. Maple Rapids—F. T. Branch succeeds E. M. Richardson in the hardware bus- iness! Kalamazoo—Randall & Nicholson suc- ceed Anna Shacupsky in the fruit bus- iness. Alma—Wright, Schneider & Stutz have sold their hardware stock to Snith & Glass. Overisel—J. Kollen & Co. are suc- ceeded in the boot and shoe business by Derk Kortering. Muskegon—C. L. Nichols turned over his cigar and confectionery stock to Wm. Tegge on a bill of sale. St. Johns—The Michigan Mortgage Co., Limited, with a capital stock of $75,000, has begun business here. Ryerson—It is stated that A. J. Hal- stead & Son will shortly remove their drug and grocery stock to Grand Ledge. Owosso—Geo. L. Lusk has arranged to close out his business here and will en- gage in the same business at West Bay City about October 1. Freeport—D. E. Watters has foreclosed his mortgage on the drug stock he re- cently sold to Perry Weed and will prob- ably remove the stock to Grand Rapids. Hastings—J. G. Runyan has sold his boot and shoe stock to Fred Stowell. By this change Mr. Runyan closes a busi- ness career in this particular line that has extended over nearly forty years, one-half of which has been spent in Has- tings. Muskegon—J. D. Sheridan is closing out his stock of clothing at his Pine street store. Smith & Calkins, who are running the store, will open a branch store for Mr. Sheridan at Tomahawk, Wis., about the 15th of the present month. South Haven—H. Cain & Sons, boot and shoe merchants of this place, have decided to open a branch store in Hart- ford, where they have shipped a stock of goods. Geo. Cain, one of the junior members of the firm, will take charge of the branch. Saranac—The Local says: The busi- ness prospects of Saranac are improving and trade which for the past year or two has been diverted into other sections is working back into the old-time channel. We predict that better times are close at hand for everybody and when they come this village will receive the full benefit. South Haven—Gerald F. Stevens, who recently discontinued the news agency here on account of financial troubles, has gone to Detroit, where he expects to en- gage in the same line of business. Furthér tribulations, however, are said to be awaiting him at the hands of the Grand Rapids firm who caused his incar- ceration in the first instance. Manistee—The dry goods business formerly owned by Carl E. Joys has been transferred by R. R. Blacker to a new! firm styled C. L. Joys & Co. firm is composed of Cora L. Joys and Clara Siqveland, of Manistee, and A. M. | Joys, of Milwaukee, the latter being a special partner to the amount of $5,000. The new | MANUFACTURING MATTERS. Detroit—The Wood Alcohol Co. is suc- ceeded by Jean A. Mathieu. Richland—G. E. Read & Bro. are suc- ceeded by G. E. Read & Co. in the lumber business. Whitney—Oakes & Emery have added the manufacture of shingles to their lumber concern. New Baltimore—Wm. W. Parker, man- ufacturer of the Parker fanning mill, and a resident of New Baltimore for nearly fifty years, is dead. Saugatuck—S. A. Morrison intends to close his tannery business with this sea- son’s operations, having now on his yard the last tan-bark that will be received. Bay City—The mill of W. B. Rouse shut down last week temporarily. The firm has about 4,000,000 feet of lumber on dock, of which 2,000,000 feet is await- ing shipment. Marquette—The mill to be built by R. K. Hawley, of Cleveland, atthe mouth of Dead River, will contain three band saws, be lighted with electricity and run night and day. Bay City—Logging operators are be- ginning to engage help for the fal! cam- paign. Good men command from $24 to $26 a month, but ordinary help will run from $16 to $20. Mt. Pleasant—The Mt. Pleasant Lum- ber & Manufacturing Co. has been per- fected, with a capital of $40,000. The new concern will operate the Leaton & Upton sawmill, and will start it in a few days. East Saginaw—C. K. Eddy & Son have removed their sorting yard from the T. Jerome & Co. premises, a mile down the river, to their own mill premises, oppo- site this city, where they are laying out a new yard which is traversed by the railroad tracks. Muskegon—The Benona Lumber Co. is successfully towing logs from Stony Creek, near Pentwater, to this city. A tow of 5,000 logs reached here a few days ago without the loss of a log. Lake rafting on this coast has so far been at- tended with good results. Detroit—A shoe manufacturers’ ex- change has been opened at 37 Seitz block, by R. E. Walker. Boot, shoe and rubber manufacturers can take orders for their goods by exhibiting samples there, thus doing away with middlemen. Already samples from twenty manufacturers are exhibited. Muskegon—The Thayer Lumber Co. has just added to its already ample fire protection an immense pump, with ca- pacity for four hose. Water is taken from acrib built in the lake in the rear of the machine shops, and power is ob- tained from the machine shop engine. The immense yards of the company are now well protected from fire. Muskegon—The Rapid Store Service Railway Co., of Detroit, recently sued Austin &-. Warnick, of Montague, for $130, for two years’ rent of the former’s device in the store of the defendants. Austin & Warnick’s defense was that the device was out of repair and did not work satisfactorily, and that its owners had been ordered to remove it. The trial occurred last Thursday, resulting in a verdict of no cause of action. —<— Bank Notes. W.H. Gardner has sold the Edmore Exchange Bank to W. G. Wisner & Co., who will continue the business without changing the name. On changing to a national institution, the name of the Farmers and Merchants’ Bank of Nashville will be changed to the First National Bank. The First National Bank of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a semi-annual div- idend of 6 per cent. and passed $3,000 to the surplus fund, making the total sur- plus $25,000. The earnings of the bank for the past six months were 12 per cent. on its capital stock. Fred. B. Harper has resigned his po- sition as Paying Teller of the American Banking and Savings Association of De- troit, and is taking an active part in forming anew commercial and savings bank there. He has been very success- ful so far and has secured as stockhold- ers some of the leading citizens of De- troit, who have already pledged them- selves to subscribe a capital of $500,000. The details of the affair have not been arranged, nor has the name of the new bank yet been decided upon. The heaviest shareholders so far are: Frank C. Pingree, Geo. R. Angell, W. G. Vin- ton, Allen Bourn, Geo. D. Davis, H. H. Humphrey, W. H. Brace, A. L. Stephens, Thomas McGraw, James A. Remick, F. B. Harper, Chas. S. McDonald, B. R. Gow- anlock, president of the bank at Oscoda, John Walker, John S. Gray, A. A. Bou- tell, Bruce Goodfellow and E. D. Jones. > >___—_- John S. Page, the Plainfield avenue druggist, is very low with a stomach dif- ficulty and no hopes are entertained for his recovery. The P. of I. Based on Wrong Principles. From the Saranac Local. We see from our exchanges that the {new order called the Patrons of Industry are organizing new lodges every week, ‘but it is also significant that the member- ship in cases where a lodge has been | thoroughly organized is on the decrease. | We may be mistaken, but we believe that ; when the cost of maintaining a few ofti- cers in opulance at Port Huron is taken into account, that no farmer will better his condition by joining the order. On the other hand, it is plain to see that by trading exclusively with one merchant the result will be to drive the others out of business. Then comes a condi- tion that is not to be desired in either town or country. Competition will have ceased and the merchant that has been selling the goods on contract can have his own way and charge as he pleases. The prosperous villages of the country will have changed into seedy, forlorn-looking places, and village and farm property alike will be depreciated in value. Farmers ail know that a good market place, where they can buy goods cheap and get the best prices for pro- duce, is a desirable thing to have close at hand, and but very few, after having lived near such a town, would be willing to sell out and move to some isolated place, far from such conveniences. The farmers and the business men must go hand in hand. It is a necessity and no scheme ever yet invented has ever been suecessful, unless this fact was kept in view. a The P. of I. Dealers. The following are the P. of I. dealers who had not cancelled their contract at last accounts: Gardner—J. B. Brice. Grand Rapids—John Beries, A. Wilzinski. Rockford—B. A. Fish. Cedar Springs—John Beucus, Fish, L. A. Gardiner. Sand Lake—C. O. Cain, Jas. H. Bray- man. Howard City—Henry Henkel. Morley—Henry Strope. Coral—J. S. Newell & Co. Kent City—R. McKinnon, M. L. Whit- ney. Nashville—Powers & Stringham, H. M. Lee, Putnam Bros. Hasvard—Ward Bros. Belleyvue—Evans & Hare. Olivet—F. H. Gage. Sparta—Dale & Haynes, Woodin & Van Winkle. Hubbardston—M. Cahalen. Carson City—A. B. Loomis, A. Y. Ses- sions. Maple Rapids—L. S. Aldrich. 2. P. of I. Notes. An Elkton P. of I., who advocates a 10 per cent. basis for merchants, recently sold a purp, which was given to him, for $3. Howard City Becord: The F. of £ meeting here last Saturday was not so largely attended as the previous ones have been. Owosso Press: Has somebody been Morganizing the Patrons of Industry? Tue MicnHigAN TRADESMAN, published at Grand Rapids, gives what it claims to be the full and official text of the order— its constitution, working plans and ritual. H. Colby & Co., who contracted to sell the Rockford P. of I.’s hardware on a 20 per cent, margin—providing the pur- chasers owed him no old book accounts— has thrown up the sponge. Paying old book accounts didn’t agree with such noble P. of I.’s as Waterhouse and Elder Payne. Cordes, Joseph 5. A. —__—s_4+ At Room 95, Plankinton Hotel, Detroit. Merchants visiting Detroit during Sep- tember should not fail to call at the Plankinton House and look over S. A. Maxwell & Co.’s line of books, stationery, druggists’ sundries and holiday goods, as shown by their Michigan representa- tive, Chas. E. Watson. Mr. Watson writes THE TRADESMAN that his line is ‘larger and finer than ever,’’ a statement all will be inclined to coincide in after an inspection of the exhibit. Some of the novelties in Mr. Watson’s exhibit ap- pear to have reached the apex of human perfection in ingenuity and beauty, while the entire line is exceptionally pleasing and unusual in point of utility. 4 No P. of I. Need Apply. Firmly convinced that agreements to sell any class of customers at a lower price than other classes is unbusiness- like and detrimental to the best interests of legitimate trade, we have steadily re- fused to sell goods to merchants who have allied themselves with the Patrons of Industry. Such is our policy and such will con- tinue to be our policy so long as class distinctions prevail. TELFER SPICE COMPANY. —_—_—___ +2 “Will Have His Experience.” From the Big Rapids Herald. Viewed from a business standpoint, the same laws that have ever wrecked Co-operative, Union and Grange stores will sooner or later have the Patrons of Industry stores in its meshes. However, the farmer will have his experience to fall back on. i Good Opening for a Hardware Store. Dimondale isthe only town in the State, of its size, that has no hardware store. The people there say a young chap with small means and plenty of git-up-and-git could make money in the business. ——__ 2 Have you seen Gringhuis’ Itemized Ledger? If not, send for sample sheet and price list. It is the shortest and most simplified way of book-keeping up to the present date. Address G. Gring- huis, Grand Rapids, Mich. ISLAND NO. 2, GRAND RAPIDS. September 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 26, 27, 28 and October 1 and 3. The Greatest Historical and Spectacular Production in the World. rAin Ss LAST DAYS UF PUMP RI As given at Manhattan Beach, Coney Island, N. Y., two entire seasons, and at St. Louis, Kansas City and Boston with unbounded success, 3800~- People in the Cast. Immense Processions. Great Spectacular Effects. Eruption of Mt. Vesuvids and Destruction of the Gity of Pompeii, An Exact Reproduction of the Appalling Catastrophe so Graphically Depicted by Bulwer. P. S. GILMORE, which will be performed by a Grand Military Band. Admission, 50 Cents. Read the indorsement of the following prominent citizens of Grand Rapids who have seen this great production: *‘Last Days of Pompeii,’’ at Coney Island, New York, have much pleasure in We consider the production the most magnificent ever conceived. We, the undersigned, having seen Pain’s heartily endorsing it. Children Under 12 Years, 25 Cents. Excursions on Ali Railroads. entertainment, but as a realization of one of the greatest events of ancient Listory. for no one can afford to miss such an enjoyable performance. HENRY SPRING, of Spring & Company. CHAS. W. EATON, Eaton & Lyon, Book. F. A. WURZBURG, Wurzburg & Co., E. P. KIDDER, Dry Goods. I. C. LEVI, Star Clothing House. D. R. SWARTOUT, Spring & Company. J. W. ROSENTHALL, Tower Clothing Co. L. G. MASON, Muskegon. R. T. VANVALKENBERG, Muskegon. Harper's Weekly of July % tion of the production, says: W.S. EARL, Welch C. RB. GEO. N. AL ALE E. A. EE, Dry Goods. R. MAYHEW, PIERCE, 25, 1885, in an article with full page illustra- “Tt may be safely said that neither this nor any other country has seen a more splendid spectacle of the kind.” Terminating each evening with a Thousand Dollar Display of Pain’s Manhattan Beach Fire Works. Immense New Amphitheater to Seat 10,000 People, Particulars Shortly. ELIAS MATTER, Nelson, Matter & Co. SLIGH, Sligh Furniture Co. FLETCHER, Attorney at Law. PANTLIND, Morton House. Merchant Tailor. DICKINSON, Valley City Ice & Coal Co. E. DONNALLY, Houseman, Donnally & Jones, Clothing. 10—PERFORMANCES ONLY—10 WHOLESALE Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs, China.Mattings Draperies, and Parlor Screens Smith & Sanford, Ottawa and Pearl Sts., Ledyard Block. ESTABLISHED 1870. CHAS. SCHMIDT & BROS., Manufacturers and Dealers in Foreign and American Granite and Marble Monuments ana Statuary Having erected a New Granite Factory with the Latest Improved Machinery, we Can Guarantee all Work First Class and Fill Orders Promptly. Especially Prepared Music by Reserved Seats 25 Cents Extra. WORKSHOP AND POLISHING Cor. West Fu MILLS lton and Straight Streets. OFFICE AND SALESROOM: 93 Canal Street. GRAND RAPIDS, = MICH. West Michigan BUSINESS UNIVERSITY AND NORMAL SCHOOL. (Originally Lean’s Business College—Est’blished 8 y’rs.) A thoroughly equipped, permaner ntly estab- lished and pleasantly located College. The class rooms have been especially designed in accord- ance with the latest approved plans. The faculty is composed of the most competent and practical teachers. Students graduating from this Insti- tution MUST be efficientand PRACTICAL. The best of references furnished upon application. Our Normal Department is in charge of experi- enced teachers of established reputation. Satis- factory boarding places secured for all who apply to us. Do not go elsewhere without first personally interviewing or writing us for full particulars. Investigate and decide for your selves. Students may enter at any time. Address West Michigan Business University and Normal It is truly great, not only as an We cannot urge the people too strongly, Folding Bed Co. Boots and Shoes. coy <- cay, | SChool, 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 Soi ivision st, (f The Boston Herald, of recent date, refers to “Pompeii” as “the | Grand Rapids, Mich on ne om most gorgeous, most complete and most expensive pyrotechnic spectacle | J U, Lean, : A. E. YEREX ever given in the world Principal. Sec’y and Treas. “The Tradesman’s’”’ From the American Artisan. The activity of Michigan’s merchants is most becomingly supplemented by the zeal of her journalists. There has been issued at Grand Rapids, from the press of THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN, & verba- tim report in quarto (32 large pages) of the fourth annual convention of the Michigan Business, Men’s Association, held at Muskegon during the past month. The publication is valuable, not only as a record, but for preserving the inter- change of views and experiences of so many able economists who where speak- ers at the gathering. We scarcely know which to admire most—the excellence of the matter contained or the enterprise which has preserved it insuch complete and tasteful form. —_—~<_ Wool, Hides and Tallow. Wools remain steady and firmer in tone with small sales and small offerings. Manufacturers pursue the hand to mouth policy in buying, unless a concession in price is made, at which they have bought some fair lots of territory wool. Cloths are firm in price, and all tends toward July prices for wool. Itis yet too early for any sharp advance, or snap, to trade in this line. Hides are freely called for, but if any advance in price is asked, tanners do not wantthem. Good hides and good leather Special Edition. | are searce and in good demand at low prices, as compared with former years, with a large supply of poor hides and leather, and weak market, but taken to fill immediate wants. Tallow is in fair demand at fair prices. a i J. F. Mann, the Lisbon merchant, is in town to-day on his way to Lansing, whither he goes to attend the reunion of his old regiment. FOR SALE, WANTED, ETC. Advertisements will be inserted under this head for two cents a word the first insertion and one centa word for each subsequent insertion. ment taken for less than 25 cents. BUSINESS CHANCES. OR SALE—BOOT AND SHOE STOCK—INVOICE between $2,000 and $3,000; connty seat Gratiot; only two exclusive stocks in town; brick store; long lease; going out business. Call Box 99, Ithaca, Mich. 497 No advertise- Advance payment. [~ARE CHANCE—ABOUT $400 STOCK OF DRUGS and patent medicines, case Diamond Dyes and shelf bottles; will exchange for horse and carriage, upright piano or real estate. M. Stewart, Sheridan, Mich. 498 OR SALE — NEW, CLEAN STOCK OF FANCY groceries, having the cream of the trade in a city of 7,000 inhabitants; stock will inventory about $3,500; rent reasonable; best location in the city. Address No. 499, care Michigan Tradesman. 499 OR SALE—ONE OF THE BEST LOCATED HARD- ware stores in the suburbs of Grand Rapids. Good store and cheap rent; invoice about $2,000; yearly business $15,000. Address No. 488, care Tradesman. 488 OR SALE—HAVING OTHER IMPORTANT INTER- ests, we offer for sale our stock of drugs, groceries, er ockery, glassware, wall paper, paints, oils, etc.; one of the best stocks in best county seat in Michigan; will invoice about $7,000; will trade out $1,000. Address Bartram & Millington, Paw Paw. 468 OR SALE—NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP AND TOOLS, house and two lots; good location; fine country; Our Pall Stock Is now Complete and Ready for Inspection. FA. Wurzburg & Go, (Successors to F. W. Wurzburg’s Sons & Co.) good run of general work; reason for selling, health failed; terms easy. Inquire of or address W. W. Pent- lin, Brighton, Mich. 487 HELP WANTED. V ANTED—REGISTERED PHARMACIST. — { E. E. Wright. Harbor Springs, Mich. SITUATIONS WANTED. \ 7 ANTED—BY A YOUNG MAN OF GOOD BUSINESS experience—employment to clerk in store or wholesale house or any place of trust; not afraid of ei will come well recommended. W. R., 159 — Exclusive Jobbers of ANTED — SITUATION BY A YOUNG MAN OF five years’ experience in the grocery business; is also a graduate of Prof. Ferris’ Business College of DRY GOODS, HOSIERY, NOTIONS, UNDERWEAR, 19. & 21 SOUTH DIVISION ST., GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. Big Rapids; can give the very best of references. ye Moon. Lock Box 885, Big Rapids, Mich. 491 MISCELLANEOUS. OR HOOPS AND HEADING—GET PRICES FROM Crescent Manufacturing Co., Detroit, Mich. 496 ys LOCATION FOR THE HARDWARE OR furniture business. Would buy out asmall stock or take a partner in good location. Address, S. A. Howey, North Muskegon, Mich. 493 V ANTED—SEND A POSTAL TO THE SUTLIFF COU- pon Pass Book Co., Albany, N. Y., for samples of the new Excelsior Pass Book, the most complete and finest on the market. and just what every mer- chant should have progressive merchants all over the country are now using them. 437 OR SALE—A GOOD PAYING BUSINESS—GOOD reason for selling out. Inquire of F. J. Detten- thaler, 117 Monroe St. Vy ANTED—1,000 MORE MERCHANTS TO ADOPT OUR Improved Coupon Pass Book System. Send for samples. E. A. Stowe & Bro., Grand Rapids. 214 YROCER OR GENERAL DEALER, WOULD YOU like to do a business of $25,000 a year! If so, wake up and ask about it. No. 486 care —— Tradesman. 486 ‘W ASTED—DRUG STOCK—NORTHERN OR CEN- tral Michigan. State particulars. Box 35, =— ington, Mich. 492 OR SALE—GOOD RESIDENCE LOT ON ONE OF the most pleasant streets “‘on the hill.” Will ex- change for stock in any good institution. Address 286, care Michigan Tradesman. 286 T PAYS TO SELL “OXYTOCCIA”—SEND FOR CIR- cuiars, terms. Address, Geo. L. Hager & Co., South Bend, Ind. 494 LION COFFEE Merchants, YOU WANT THiS CABINET Thousands of Them Are in use all over the land. often seen on the floor of the average grocer. varnished and put together in the best possible manner. It does away with the unsightly barrels so Beautifully grained and Inside each cabinet will be found one complete set of castors with screws. Kvery Wide-Awake Merchant Should Certainly Sell ON, YHE KING OF COPFERS. An Article of Absolute Merit. It is fast supplanting the scores of inferior roasted coffees. Put up in 100-lb cases, also in cabinets of For sale by the wholesale trade everywhere. only in one pound packages. 120 one-pound packages. Packed Shipping depots in all first-class cities in the United States. WV oolson spice Co., TOLEDO, OHIO. L. WINFERNITZ, Resident Agent, Grand Rapids. C. M. Henderson & Co. ARE Superior Manufacturers. Product of Our Factory at Fon du Lac, Wis. You can buy a better $3 Men’s Calf Shoe and other grades made by C. M. HENDERSON & CO. near your own door than other manufacturers can offer, and this is true of our Ladies’ Fine Dongola and Goat $2.50 shoe and our $3 Henderson French Kid, and other grades made at our Dixon Factory, where our celebrated ** Red School House” Shoes are produced. We have special advantages for manufacturing them and make them all on the theory of merit and style. ‘The proof of the pudding is in chewing the string,” and if you will test them we shall highly appreciate it and are sure it will prove to your advantage. Our heavier grades of goods made at our third factory are also acknowledged to be unequaled. G. M. HENDERSON & GO., Ghicago. PR eseectenen Factories: Willard H. James, : Salesman for the Lower Peninsula. Fond du Lae, eg tl. P. O. address, Chicago, 111. {Morton House, Grand Rapids, Mich. We furnish electrotypes of our Specialties to Customers. # 6 s ASSOCIATION DEPARTMENT. Michigan Business Men’s Association. Pre CO. L. Whitney. Muskegon. : Pree v ioc President—C- T. Bridgeman, Flint. Second Vice-President—M. C. Sherwood, Allegan. A. Stowe, — Rapids. —H. W. Parker, Owosso. a Easentive Board —Fresident; | = ee ilton, Traverse City; N- >-: 2, ang aaaeeen, Flint; O. F. Conklin, Grand ids, Secretary. i : : commen on Insarance—O. F. Conky: oraeso ; Rap. ids; nt; a, b ‘jeeestes on, Législation—Frank Wells, Lansing; _ Allegan; C. H. May, Cho. : : canes coat ‘ne Interests—Frank 3g aE — erse City: Geo. R. Hoyt, Saginaw; L. . Sprague, e. i a gonna on Transportation—C. T. Bridgeman. , Flint; M. C. Sherwood, Allegan; se ee ae ami Building and Loan Assoc N. B. ae cask: ¥. L. Buller, Cedar Springs; P. J. Con- nell, oe Local Secretary— Official Organ—THE MICHIG. rae oe : sgt ollowing auxiliary associations are Op ian under charters granted by the Michi- gan Business Men’s Association: Jas. H. Moore, Saginaw. AN TRADESMAN. No. 1—Traverse City B.M. A. President. J. W. Milliken; Secretary, E. W. Hastings. No. 2—Lowell 5. M. ae N. B. Plain; Secretary, Frank T. King. President, 5 3 : : No. 3—Sturgis B. M. A. President, H. 8. Church; Secretary, Wm. . Jorn. we. Greed © ids M. A. No. 4—Grand Rapi President, E. J. Herrick; Secretary, E. A. Stowe. No. 5— skegon B. M. A. No. 5 eer naetare.C. L. Waliney. President, John A. Miller; Secreta No. 6—Alba &. M. A. President, F. W. Sloat; Secretary, P. T. Baldwin. ndale B. M. A. No. 7—Dimor 3 A President, T. M. Sloan; Secretary, N. H. Widger. No. §—Eastport B. M, A. President, F. H. Thursten; Secretary, Geo. L. Thurston. No. 9—Lawrence B. M.A, . President, H. M. Marshall; Secretary, J. = xe spri “ M . No. 10—Harbor Springs B. M. ccna J. Clark; Secretary. A. L. Thompsen. ae ai nq No.11—Kingsley B.M.A. President, H. P. Whipple: Secretary, D. E. Wynkoop. No. 12—Quincy B. M. A. President, C. McKay; Secretary, Thos. Lennon. iN * : M.A. No. 13—Sherman B. M. 4 a President, H. B. Sturtevant; Secretary, Ww. J. Austin. No. 14—No. Muskegon B. =. = President, 8. A. Howey: Secretary, G. C. Havens. No. 15— Boyne City B. M.A. i kins; Secretary, F. M. Chase. Lake B. M. A. y, W. Rasco. A. J. A. Sidle. President, R. R. Per No. 16—Sand President, J. V- Crandall; Secretar, No. i 7—Plainwell B. M. Geo. H. Anderson, Secretary, . —_—Owosso B. M.A. ane jard; Secretary, S. Lamfrom. President, Warren P. Wooe No. 19—Ada B. M, A. nee President, D. F. Watson; Secretary, E. E. Chapel. No. 20—saugatuck B. M. =. nl President, John F. Henry; Secretary, L. A. Phelps. No. 21—Wayland B. 7 : President, C. H. Wharton; Secretary, MY. = ! BY * No. 22—Grand Ledge B. M. a President, rd B. Schumacher; Secretary, W. R. Clarke No. 23—Carson City B. M. _ ve President, John W. Hallett; Secretary, L. A. Lyon. No. 24—Morley B. =>. President, J. E. Thurkow; Secretary, = No. 25—Palo B. M. A. President, H. D. Pew: Secretary, Chas. B. jones < > x vi (> M. . No. 26—Greenville BB. President. A. C- Satterlee: Secretary. . J. Clark. No. 27—Dorr 5. M.A. President, E. 8. Botsford; Secretary, L. N. Fisher. No. 28—Cheboygan B.M.A a President, A. J. Paddock; Secretary, H. G. Dozer. No. 29—Freeport B. M.A. President, Wm. Moore; Secretary, A. J. Cheesebrough. No. 30—Oceana B. M. A. / President, A. 6. Avery; Secretary, E. S. Houghtaling. - < she x. A. No. 31—Charlotte B. M. President, Thos. J. Green; Secretary, A. G. Fleury- No. 32—Coopersville B. = . President, W. G. Barnes; Secretary, J. B. = : - - = MAL No. 33—Charlevoix B. M. President, L. D. Bartholomew; Secretary R. W. Kane No. 34—Saranac B. MA. President, H. T. Johnson; Secretary, P. T. Williams. President. Richmond. No. 35—Bellaire B. M. A. President, H. M. Hemstreet; Secretary, C.- E. Densmore. ie, 36—Ithaca B. M.A. No. 36—Ithaca B. i as President, O. F. Jackson; Secretary, John No. 37—Battle Creek B. _ =n) President, Chas. F. Bock; Secretary, E. W.3 : No. 38—Scottville B. M. A President, H. E. Symons: Secretary, D. W- Higgins. No. 39 —Burr Oak B. M.A. een President, W. 8. Willer; Secretary, F. W. Sheldon. = a. apids B. M.A. No, 40—Eaton Rapie® will Emmert. President, C. T. Hartson; Secretary, No. 41—Breckenridge B. M. A. resident, C. H. Howd; Secretary, L. Waggoner. No. 42—Fremont B. M. A. President. Jos. Gerber; Secretary Cc. J. Rathbun. 3—Tusti . Mw. A. a> = J. A. Lindstrom. President, Frank J. Luick; Secretary, " _ ity B. M.A. No. 44—Reed City in President, E. B. Martin; Secretary, W- No. 45—Hoytville B. M. A. President, D. E. Hallenbeck; Secretary, O. A. Halladay. No. 46—Leslie B. M. A. President, Wm. Hutchins; Secretary, B. M. Gould. —————— No. —Flint M. U. a. Secretary, W. H. Graham. President, W. C. Pierce; No. 48—Hubbardston B. M. A. President, Boyd Redner; Secretary, W. J. Tabor. No. 49—Leroy B. M.A. |. President, A. Wenzell; Secretary. Frank Smith. No. 50—Manistee B. M. A. i President, A. O. Wheeler; Secretary,C. Grannis. No. 51—Cedar Springs B. M. A. President, L. M. Sellers; Secretary, Ww. C. Congdon. No. 52—Grand Haven B. M. A. President, A. S. Kedzie; Secretary, F. D. Vos. No, 53—Bellevue B. M. A. President, Frank Phelps; Secretary, A. E. Fitzgerald. No. 54—Douglas B. M. A. President, Thomas B. Dutcher; Secretary, Cc. B. Waller. No. 55—Peteskey B. M. A. President, C. F. Hankey; Secretary, A. Cc. Bowman. No. 56—Bangor B. M. A. President, N. W. Drake; Secretary, Geo. Chapman. No. 57—Rockford B. M. A. President, Wm. G. Tefft; Secretary. E. B. Lapham. No. 58—Fife Lake R. M. A. President, L. 8. Walter; Secretar3 ,C.& Plakely. No. 59—Fennville B. M. A. President F. S. Raymond: Secretary, A. J. Capen. No. 60—South Boardman B. M. A. President, H. E. Hogan; Secretary, 8. E. Neihardt. No. 61—Hartford B. M.A. President, V. E. Manley; Secretary, I. B. Barnes. No. 62—East Saginaw M. A. President, Jas. H .Moore; Secretary, C. W.- Mulholand. No. 63—Evart B. M. A. President, C. V. Priest; Secretary, C. E. Bell. Neo, 64—Merrill B, M. A. President, C. W. Robertson; Secretary, Wm. Horton. No. 65—Kalkaska B. M. A. President, Alf. G. Drake; Secretary, C. 8. Blom. No. 66—Lansing B. M. A. President, Frank Wells; Secretary, Chas. Cowles. No. 67—Watervliet B.M.A. | President, W. L. Garrett; Secretary, F. H. Merrifield. No. 68—Allegan B. M. A. President. HiH. Pope; Secretary, E. T. VanOstrand. No. 69—Scotts and Climax B. M. A. President, Lyman Clark; Secretary, F. 8. Willison. No. 70—Nashville B. M. A, President, Wm. Boston; Secretary, Walter Webster. No. 71—Ashley B. M. A . President, M. Netzorg; Secretary, Geo. E. Clutterbuck. No. 72—Edmore B. M. A. No, 73—Belding B. M. A. President, A. L. Spencer; Secretary, O. F. Webster. No. 74—Davison M. U. President, J. F. Cartwright; Secretary. C. W. Hurd. No. 75—Tecumseh B. M. A. President, Oscar P. Bills; Secretary, F. Rosacraus. No. 76—Kalamazoo B. M. A. President, 8. S. McCamly; Secretary, Chauncey Strong. No. 77—South Haven B. M. A. President, E. J. Lockwood; Secretary, Volney Ross. No. 78—Caledonia B. M. A. President, J. O. Seibert; Secretary, J. W. Saunders. Ne. 79—East Jordan and So. Arm B. M.A, President, Chas. F. Dixon; Secretary, L. C. Madison. No. 80—Bay City and W. Bay City R. M,A. President, F. L. Harrison; Secretary, Geo. Craig. No. 81—Flushing B. M. A. President. L. A. Vickery; Secretary, A. E. Ransom. No. 82—Alma B. M. A. President, B. S. Webb; Secretary, M. E. Pollasky. No. 83—Sherwood B. M. A. President, L. P. Wilcox; Secretary, W. R. Mandigo. No. 84—Standish B. M. A. President. P. M. Angus; Secretary, D. W. Richardson. No. 85—Clio B. M. A. President, J. M. Beeman; Secretary, C. H. May. No. 86—Millbrook and Blanchard B. M. A. President, T. W. Preston; Secretary, H. P. Blanchard. No. &87—Shepherd B. M. A. President, H. D. Bent; Secretary, A. W. Hurst. Association Notes. J. W. Saunders, Secretary of the Caledonia B. M. A., writes: “Our Association is flourishing finely. Wenow number twenty-four members, all in good standing.” The Traverse City B. M. A. now musters 113 members. The Muskegon News advises the B. M. A. of that place to take up the subjectof gravel roads, to the end that much trade now diverted from Muskegon may be made tributary to that city. Only about half the local secretaries have yet sent in lists of membership, in order that copies of the convention report may be mailed direct. The copies are sent out without expense to the local members and it is the desire of the State Association to place the report in the hands of every association worker in Michigan. 22a Good Words Unsolicited. Paul P. Morgan, grocer, Monroe: ‘I receive much pleasure, and derive much profit, from the perusal of your valuable paper.” ———————»> 2 _ Not Represented at Muskegon. SHERMAN, Sept. 4, 1889. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Srr—Yours of the 30th ult. at hand, in which you make mention of the fourth annual convention, held at Mus- kegon. Weregret that our Association was not represented, none of the dele- gates being able to attend, but we wish to know the work of the convention, and { enclose alist of our Association’s mem- bers for a copy to each one. As our dues are paid to September 30, we will attend to the dues for the coming year imme- diately. Yours truly, W. J. AUSTIN, See’y. ———_—__—<-2 << ____- Meeting of the Executive Board. GRAND Rapips, Sept. 10, 1889. A meeting of the Executive Board of the Michigan Business*Men’s Association will be held at the Morton House, Grand Rapids, Wednesday evening, September 25, to consider matters of importance to the Association. Members of committees and members of subordinate associations who can con- veniently attend the meeting, are cor- dially requested to do so. A half-fare rate prevails on all the railways of the State the week of the meeting. E. A. STOWE, Sec’y. C. L. WHITNEY, Pres. ee ete Rousing Meeting of the Allegan Asso- ciation. From the Allegan Record. By a little personal work, a large attendance was secured at the meeting of the Association, Tuesday evening. A communication was received from the Mich- igan Dairymen’s Association, stating that, at their fifth annual meeting at Jazkson in Febru ary, it was voted to hold their next meeting at Allegan, if we wanted them. The date of the meeting was not given, but it would last three days and would bring here about 200 dairymen from all over the State. The meeting would be open to all and weuld be ameans of education to a large number of our county people who would attend. All that was asked of us was that a hall be furnished for the meetings, a place to exhibit dairy products and machinery and that reduced rates be secured at the hotels. It was the expression of the meeting that the Sec- retary at once extend an invitation to the Asso- ciation to meet here, and Messrs. Van Ostrand, Heath and Warner were appointed to make all necessary arrangements. The subject of revising the constitution and by-laws was brought up and the work of doing this was left to Messrs. Pond, Renihan and Clapp. Upon the adoption of the constitution and by-laws, as amended by this committee, enough copies will be printed so that each mem- ber can be supplied with a copy. It is hoped and expected that each member will become more acquainted with the working of the Asso- ciation by studying the plan as laid downin this constitution. Messrs. Van Ostrand, Ryan and DeLano were requested to wait upon the village council and ask for the privilege of holding meetings of the Association in the room back of the council room. General talk on the good of the Association, brought out the idea that a new start is neces- sary and that many changes are likewise neces- sary in orderto make the Association a means of advancement. One member thought the collec- tion department ought to be an entirely separate department and its meetings should only be open to persons having accounts to collect. He thought that some did not feel like expressing themselves openly when they know that others will go out and talk about what was said. H. F. Marsh introduced the railroad subject and a lively time followed. It was thought that there could be no risk in guaranteeing the pay- ment of the Allegan notes and it was voted to take steps within twenty-four hours to secure the guarantee. Messrs. Chaddock, Marsh and Griswold were the committee to attend to the matter, and the meeting adjourned. —@a- a The B. M. A. the Ally of Progress. From the Carson City Gazette. We are of the opinion that many of our farmer readers have a wrong im- pression of the organization called the “Business Men’s Association.’? They seem to have the impression that all the Association does is to send out the Blue Letters and bear down hard on the farm- ers and laborers. Now, we wish to call their attention to the fact that this is not so. The Business Men’s Association is not an organization against the working class of men, nor does it weigh down on them in any form or manner! No, it tries to build up the town in which they are to do their trading and make for the farmers a better and stronger market, to raise the price of their grains and pro- duce, if possible, not tear them down; to induce factories and shops to come here, instead of driving them away. They also strive to improve the facilities which we already have and to makea village of which all may be justly proud, but they can never do this as long as the other side hang’ back and pull at the other end of the line. No village or city can prosper where there is not ‘‘unity,’’ and we think to-day thatif that little part of the business was looked after a little closer in this village that we would all prosper better. Sometimes when we observe little things of marked import- ance to our village or its people we feel discouraged with the efforts put forth by some of our citizens and feel like giving about a page of renovating on some of these questions, and then, again, it seems to blow over and everything is apparently on the right way again, so we let it go. Your town will never prosper as long as you hold in its midst an uproar and con- fusion of voices, nor as long as the peo- ple persist in giving the trade away from home. You must concentrate your trade to your home market and in that way do your part in building up atown in which you can get good prices for your pro- duce. Do you think for a moment that you will ever have a better town if you continue to place your money in the hands of another community? No, nor will your own business progress, for if you do not work in the right direction then there is one cog missing in the great wheel of prosperity and you are the loser. A GRAND SUCCESS. [CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE, | this, in some particulars, perhaps in every particular, most representative body concerning the material interests of our State of any which gets together during the year. We have all sorts of organizations — medical, the law, the grangers, the Knights of Labor—all sorts of organizations which meet and have more or less influence in molding public sentiment and taking the public thought; but there is no one, I believe, which reaches so closely to the interests of our citizens as a whole, as this organization; and the questions which have been dis- cussed here to-day and yesterday and the day before are not questions which per- tain merely to our interests, to your in- terests, but are questions in almost every | particular which pertain to the interests of the whole people—like the paper just read, and others I have listened to to- day. They are of vital importance to) every man in the State, to every family | in the State. Thus it is, I say, that this organization seems to me to represent) more fully than any other one, the ma- terial interests of the whole State. I believe that you are doing good, not only to yourselves, but to the people as a whole. I notice by your Secretary’s re- port that there has been a falling off in numbers during the past year. This does not always imply a falling off in the value of the organization. We know of a great many organizations that have been benefited by having their numbers reduced. We all of us, perhaps, know of some church organization that would be thought a great deal more of if its numbers were reduced somewhat. So of the organization dating back to that first business men’s convention we read about, where Adam formed an association for dealing in garden truck and small fruits. They admitted new members only and always on the unanimous vote of the charter members (Laughter) and kept down the number, going along very nicely until by accident they took in old Satan—and he raised the very devil with the organization! (Loud laughter.) So it is with many organizations. They get in too many, those who have some crotchet or some little idea of their own and want the whole organization made subservient to thatidea. The object and principle upon which you are formed and you desire to accept, is to do good to the whole body politic—to the people as a whole, and doing good to others in this way will be to the advantage of the whole people. I thank you again for this opportunity of saying a word, and wish you success. (Applause. ) Mr. Hamilton—I rise to express my thanks for the paper given us by Dr. Baker. I feel that the subject he treats upon is one growing in favor every day with business men and with consumers —and that the time is not very far away when this question will receive greater work and greater attention than it does to-day. I am glad the Doctor is here with us. I would have liked to hear furthur discussion on this topic. I want to move a vote of thanks to Dr. Baker for this excellent paper. Supported and carried unanimously. The President—I regret that this sub- ject does not receive our attention. It did at the last meeting at Cheboygan, and, as Mr. Hamilton says, it certainly is a subject of very grave importance. Attempted legislation has been had fre- quently, but thus far without any re- sults. I had the pleasure of writing a paper myself a year ago on the subject, in which I rather thought that legisla- tion in the way that had generally been proposed was not the proper way to pre- vent this serious erime on the part of manufacturers. The legislation I would recommend and did recommend would be that every manufacturer should stamp upon the package or article he sold its constituents —if pure, so stamped; if mixed, state what the mixture is. I would like a little discussion on the proper means of reaching this evil. The members not being moved to a discussion, the President called upon Secretary Stowe to read the letters of regret, which he did. The President—If there is no objection we will take up the subject of where we will hold our next meeting. Mr. Treanor—On leaving home, the fact was strongly impressed on my mind that we wanted the next meeting of the Business Men’s Association; that we wanted it badly. We offer to the State Association the hospitality of the com- bined Saginaws, and will do all in our power to make your stay pleasant, if you should see fit to come. Our hospitality has never been questioned. Mr. Stowe here read some letters from Saginaw gentlemen in the same strain. Mr. Parker—I have come from Owosso with the intention of inviting you there. Since coming here, we have concluded to forego our claims to Saginaw, if thought best. I do so reluctantly, for you re- member that at Grand Rapids two years ago the choice for the ensuing year was between Owosso and Flint. We then agreed to give way to Flint, because the Flint people said, ‘‘The next time the whole of Flint will work for you.”’ On motion of Mr. Shumacher, Saginaw was selected as the next meeting place. A voice—Is the time fixed? Mr. Connell—I move that the time be left with the Executive Board. Carried. Mr. Treanor suggested James H. Moore, of East Saginaw, as Local Secretary and moved that he be so chosen. The con- vention so voted. The meeting then adjourned. THURSDAY—EVENING SESSION. At the opening of the evening session, Mr. Blain moved that an informal ballot be taken for President.” The motion was adopted, and Mr. Blain and Mr. Bridge- man were appointed Tellers. Mr. Parker—We hoped to have the convention next year, but have lost it. ‘We now say that we have a man for President, one who would be an honor to the place and who has time and ability to attend to it. I nominate W. A. Wood- ard, of Owosso. Mr. Whitney—What is the matter with Mr. Wells? Voices—He’s all right. Mr. Whitney—I don’t believe in trading horses. President Wells— Gentlemen, I am grateful for this evidence of apprecia- tion. I feel that the reason why some other should be elected is that he would have time to give toit. Ihave had an uncomfortable sense during the year ; that I was occupying an office whose duties I had no time toattendto. I have felt conscious every day of the amount of labor that a President who had the time and ability might use for the benefit of this organization. I, therefore, sin- cerely trust that such a man may be elected. Another thing: I think it is for the interest of any organization of this kind that the office of President should be changed annually. I did not believe that as far as Mr. Hamilton was concerned. He was the chief man in erganizing the Association, and has given to it more time and labor than any other man, if I may except Mr. Stowe. It was eminently proper that he should be elected, and a great mistake was made in not electing him for a third term. I sin- cerely hope that Mr. Woodard, or some other gentleman who has time to give the subject will be elected. My private bus- iness prevents it. Mr. Jesson—I am nothing but a small merchant. I have been struck by the pleasant appearance of aman who has the interest of this Association at heart. He would make an excellent President. I place in nomination Mr. Bridgeman. A voice—He not a candidate for President nor a resident of Muskegon. Mr. Blain—I did not feel that it was necessary for us to make any change in our President, but, inasmuch as Mr. Wells declines to accept the position for a second term, I can heartily endorse the nomination of Mr. Woodard. He is em- inently fitted to fill the position, has filled positions of trust in his own city where he is best known, and, while Il have not a personal acquaintance with him, I have known him by reputation for twenty-five years. He has been Mayor and held other offices and has filled them well. I think this convention would make no mistake in electing him. Mr. Hastings—There are in our Asso- ciation lots of good men, men who have time, men who are willing to devote that time to the work of the Association. It seems to me that we need aman whois centrally located, who is also a man who is situated somewhere near the elbow of ourcenter. There isaman in the city of Grand Rapids who would make a most excellent presiding officer. I, therefore, place in nomination the nameof O. F. Conklin, of Grand Rapids. Mr. Conklin—There is a member of this Association here in the room who has held this office once before. If he would devote his time and attention to this another year as he did then, he would be the best man. I would like to place in nomination Frank Hamilton. And I also tell my friends that 1 am not situated so that I can hold the office. I do not want it unless I give my time to it as Mr. Hamilton did. I, therefore, de- cline. I would like to hear from Mr. Hamilton. Mr. Connell—ti support the nomination of Mr. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton—I thank you all, gen- tlemen, very much for the courtesy you extend to me and the gentlemen who have most ably supported mein the past. I honor them and think a great deal of them, but I must decline to have my name come before this convention for an election or nomination. It is impossible for me to take it. I feel that the work has been on the up grade ever since 1 left it. I want it to keep on the up grade. I wantaman to take it whois in some respects anew man, that is to say, without casting any reflection upon our former work, aman who has lots of energy and life and who will push it far beyond the present. There is a great deal that may be done in this. Our office has been well filled during the last year. We have many things upon which to congratulate ourselves. I decline. Mr. Connell—Mr. Woodard is the only man before us, then. Mr. Woodard—I decline. The first informal ballot was then pro- ceeded with, resulting in no choice. A formal ballot did not change the result. Mr. Woodard’s name was withdrawn, amid confusion and calls of ‘‘Blain !’ “Wells ? ‘‘Woodard !’’ ete. The President—I cannot accept. Mr. Blain—If I were a- candidate, I should decline. I am not a candidate; therefore, I shall not decline nor accept the position. Mr. Conklin—I put in nomination Mr. Cc. L. Whitney. [CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.] is Dry Goods. Prices Current. 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(00 50 Reaper 20 per gross, $12 net ORMRIORG SS 50&10 TLANES. dis. Ole Peal Cos, fancy. 40@10 Setoin BOWER @60 Sandusky Tool Cos, fancy................. 40@10 Bench Hest GUaAlty oo @60 Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s, wood... .... 20&10 PANS. ey, AC@e ee dis. 60 Common, polished... 2. 5.05...... 12.0... dis. 70 RIVETS. dis. fren anuG@ Pied oc es. 50 Copper Hives and Burs... 2... 50 PATENT FLANISHED IRON. “A*? Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 24 to 27 10 20 “B” Wood’s pat. planished, Nos. 25 to 27... 9 20 Broken packs 4c per pound extra. ROPES. Sisal, 66 inch and tateer ..............-..... 11% Fes sls aan wie 13% SQUARES. dis. Breer and MOR eee 7 IPEY BEG DOVER occ sees eee)... 60 re es 20 SHEET IRON. Com. Smooth. Com. ies 1010 16 ee %2 £800 Gs f8 tO te sce 4 20 3 00 UGH: SRO BE ce as 4 20 3 10 OG Oe Oe ee ee ee 420 3 15 EE -- 40 3% eo 4 60 3 35 All sheets No. 18 and lighter, over 30 inches wide not less than 2-10 extra GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Write for Circular, EXPANSIVE BITS. dis. SAND PAPER. —_* — = - Ne Si tase eS... dis. 40&10 ves, £ 3 2, $24; ee. 25 SASH CORD FILES—New List. dis. | Silver Lake, White A......... eae ....list 50 American File Association List............. 60&10 o rab A = 55 SER 6016 Wane 5 - 50 New AMICPICAM oe 60&10 a Prae Be ai 55 PUCHOISON GS 60&10 Ce Mate Ce “ 35 Soe ee eee ee eae 50} Discount, 10. iHetler's Horse Raspe....-..................- 50 i SASH WEIGHTS. GALVANIZED IRON. Sed Even per ton 825 vee 16 to 20; 22 eo 24; 25 = 26; 27 = eas “ue. SUUFFERS OR FILLERS. fe 12 1 1 } 18 | Miles’ “Challenge’’....per doz. $20, dis. Discount, 60 Perey... per iam, No. 1,815; No.0 ees dig Vee. eee alae a eee ened a 21; dis. 0@50&5 Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s..... ......... 50 | Draw Cut No. 4..-......... 2... each, 30, dis 30 Hesemprise Mig Co. dis. 20&10@30 sa coeeciee Bp ga pee dis. 40&10 ae. aces Gc ca Men a SAWS. dis. Yerkes & Plumb’s........--sccseeeeeves dis. 40&10 | Disston’s Circular.................. 0.0.4. 45@45&5 Mason’s Solid Cast Steel..... ae 30¢ list 60 ao se Cut... el, 45@45&5 Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel, Hand. ...30¢ 40&10 and ........ otittt tt gtea eee ee 2@2wES *Extras sometimes given by jobbers a HINGES. wae Atkins’ Circular...... 2.2... a dis. 9 aa pendent, OS Gains ee Screw Hook and Strap, to 12 in. 4% 14 and se Psa 1s ome Din - Cuts, per foot.... 50 tanwer 0 a eS 3% “ aoe sr on x Screw Hook and Eye, We nvnsnen seen enone or Pd Cuts, per/foog. 0000) Manis oe = PEs dece wows cleee oa S - as - 7% TACKS, i cee ; %. — 7g | Amexienn. ali kinds... es DEE dis) 2 a all saad Bee ee elec ac sre ac ay i) Swedes, a POG HANGERS. dis. Gimpand Pace... |... o Barn Door Kidder Mfg. Co., Wood track... 50610 | Cisar Box Naile............. 50 Champion, anti-friction............2....... @AiO | Winishing Nails... 50 Kidder, wood track 40 | Common and Patent Brads......... ae ‘ HOLLOW WARE a Se — Taeke..... i. 50 BR ee 60&05 | 21 Li ict Se 50 Se 60405 | Tinned Trunk and Clout Nails.............. 45 Spiders wo scag te teneaeceneenceneeees gigs | Ueathered Carpet Tacks... |... 6... 35 may CHAMICICE ee 50 TRAPS, dis. i a. wet ttetet ee eens ee ees eat eae lao 60&10 Stamped ‘Tin Ware 000, new list 70410] Or¢; aa sera Newhouse’s ........... 35 eee ia Ce TG 2 a Hawley & Norton’s.... 70 . zm 13 a Ce re 266s oo 66 6.6.6 oe 6m OOo 6 606 6 ee eee ee eeeee 7 Granite fron Ware ............ new list 331410 PE Sw Mee Core = HOES. MOUSE, ChOMCE 18¢ per doz. Se dic. = Mouse, delusion.....................81.50 per doz. Be -50, dis. 6 WIRE, . PSE A US SORT i NU da OC Rit weet. vr ee ee inemed Mare 70&10 See, dis, 25&10@25&10&10 | Coppered Market.......... 0.0.2... eeee ee 62% Pe eee dis, 5&10&2%&2% Cee ee 55 Northwestern) dis. 101045 ae —— Tote eee cece eee eeeeeeeesceee 6244 ‘ioe ies tte. dis, oa ortaenm eae a al per pound 09 Door, mineral, jap. trimmings .............. 55 | Coppered Spring Steel..2../217/7: = Door, porcelain, jap. trimmings............ 55] Tinned Spring ae a — = plated trimmings.......... Shawano per sicueal oer, porceluim, trimmings... 3... 55 A ee Drawer and Shutter, porcelain............. 70 oo ue eee == Picture, H. L. Judd & o0.’s.........--.-...- rr rere ca hr ECR ee 45 = LT sen STEAD ae _ ” LOCKS—DOOR. dis. La : Russell & Irwin Mfg. Co.’s new list ....... 55 | Bright ee a Mallory, Wheeler @ Coe... 00000000000 iGerew teen oe Beantoed's ro 55 | V YES... . eee eee ee eee eee ee -- 70&10&10 x a TG UT POO ee - -70&10&10 Norwalk’s........... ee aera dis 55 | Gate Hooks and Eyes............... - -708&10&10 Stanley Rule and Level ee 70 WRENCHES. dis. MATTOCES. —" Adjustable, niekeled..... ..... 30 i 816.00, d OED ORS MEEIS «A « «non an ona 20s a nn nnn n= ane 50 SS re Pape: dis, = Coe’s Patent Agricultural, wrought,........ 75 7a $18.50, dis. 20&10. | Coe’s Patent, malleable: 75&10 i MAULS. dis. f MISCELLANEOUS, dis. Sperry & Co.'s, Post, handled............... DO Pere Cages oe 50 MILLS. dis. a Wee vi) Coffee, Parkers C0.’S...........eeceeceeeeeee 40 | Screws, CC 50 “pS. & W. Mfg. Co.’s Malleables.... 40 Casters, Bed and Pie. 8. oe 50&10&10 “Landers, Ferry & Clark’s,........... 46 | Peepers, American 40 i edie i eT 95, | Forks, hoes, rakes and all steel goods...... 65 MOLASSES GATES. dis. Stebbin’s Pattern... .........._. eee 60&10 . Steers Gere ee 60&10 _— Enterprise, self-méasuring.................. 75 A PIG TIN. ie De 26¢ NAILS Pie OA eee tesa e 28¢ Advance above 12d nails. COPPER. Duty: Pig, Bar and Ingot, 4c; Old Copper, 3¢ Manufactured (including all articles of which Copper is a component of chief value), 45 per cent ad valorem. For large lots the following quotations are shaded: INGOT. EE Ee 1 Vepenor GBEANG oo at Duty: Sheet, 2% ‘pound uty: eet, 24%4¢ per pound. 600 pound a 2 6% Per pOHe 6% LEAD. Duty: Pig, 8 per 100 pounds. Old Lead, 2c per pound. Pipe and Sheets 3c per pound. American Te ee @5 Ce ls | 6 Shee 8e, dis. 20 SOLDER. ee 16 Exe Wintel } : % The prices of the many other qualities of solder in the market indicated by private brands vary according to composition. ANTIMONY. COGEROM r pound 14 MERCOE Bo . Mt re) TIN—MELYN GRADE. Ona4 10, Charéoal... 8. ---8 6 00 14x20 IC, aoe ee ww. GOO 12x12 IC, eo aS «. Ga NT sui. 16:08 10x28 IC, ee EG a 10x14 IX, go ee ee ae 14x20 IX, ae. a. aan 12x12 1X, es a... OOO 14x14 IX, eee code e aaa -ovcels Se OU 20x28 IX, ee ee le. Each additional X on this grade, 81.75. TIN—ALLAWAY GRADE. fete ie. Charcoal 3... sce esse $5 40 14x20 IC, ee ee 5 40 12x12 IC, a ee ee 5 65 14x14 IC, a SS CE ne is 9 25 29x28 IC, qe ee 11 80 10x14 IX, Te ea elegy cue Ce, ues cou, 6 90 14x20 IX, ee a a 6 90 12x12 1X, eee 7 15 14x14 IX, Se 11 65 20x28 IX, ee L 14 80 Each additional X on this grade 81.50. ROOFING PLATES Tamme Terme We ae, 8 7 60 20x28 IC, ni eee ace cote oe 15 % 14x20 IC, nr NWOTOGBEOE. -. o45000. oc 5 50 14x20 IX, ee esas 7 00 29x28 IC, - Se ah 11 50 14x20 IC, “| Allaway Grade........... 4 90 14x20 IX, . Se a eugesa 6 40 20x28 IC, ig - Se. 10 50 20x28 IX, . - Oe aa ae wes 13 50 BOILER SIZE TIN PLATE. Pe aoe cor ee peice e cues .-812 00 Seer ae a cee ieee tela a ...13 58 x! , for No. 8 Boilers 14xe0IxX, “© 9 | per pound.... 08 Wi The Michigan Tradesman Official Organ of Michigan Business Men’s Association. 4 WEEKLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE Retail Trade of the Wolverine State. E. A. STOWE & BRO., Proprietors. Subscription Price, One Dollar per year, payable strictly in advance. Advertising Rates made known on application. Publication Office, 100 Louis St. Entered at the Grand Rapids Post Office. E. A. STOWE, Editor. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 13889. GOOD-BYE, P. OF I. Evidence is not lacking that the ex- posure of the secret work of the Patrons of Industry, in THe TRADESMAN of last week, sounded the death-knell of the organization, as it served to unmask one of the most glaring frauds ever perpe- trated upon the frequently-victimized farming classes. The charlatanism of the movement is readily apparent to any one giving the exposure evenacursory perusal. That no one may fail to discover the ‘‘milk in the cocoanut,’’ THE TRADESMAN duces five paragraphs from the constitu- tion of the P. of I.. which set forth the the men at the Fepro- motive which animates head of the movement: This society shall consist of a grand association and subordinate associations. The grand association shall have juris- diction within North America and is the highest tribunal of the association within its jurisdiction. No subordinate asso- ciation can be formed or continue to ex- ist without its sanction. * * “2 * - The price of admission for all male charter members to the subordinate asso- ciation shall be two collars (52) per mem- ber and that of the females shall be one dollar ($1) per member, which shall be paid to the organizer, whose receipt shall be a voucher to the grand association. and no person shall be permitted to or- gauize without a license signed by the grand secretary. = * * %* é The quarterly dues shall be for males twenty cents per member and that of females ten cents per member, which shall be forwarded quarterly to the secre- tary of the grand association. The revenue of the grand association shall be derived from the charter fees, sales of supplies used by subordinate associations and their quarterly dues. * * % * * *% % x x The grand association shall meet on the first Wednesday in May, 1892, and every four years thereafter on the same date. The ‘‘grand association’’ will not be or- ganized for three years yet, but in the meantime the ‘‘grand association”? is in receipt of an income variously estimated at from $100,000 to $150,000 per year. At arecent gathering of the clans in an adjoining county a representative of the “grand association’ asserted that the ‘order’? now included 797 lodges, num- bering 30,000 male and 20,000 female members. Assuming his own figures to be correct, the income of the Port Huron gentleman must be about as follows: Charter fees from 30,000 males............ $ 60,000 . ie * 20.000females...._..... 20,000 Annual dues on 30,600 males............ 24,000 Ri . * 20:000 femares......_.... 8,000 Total yearly receipts.........---.--.-- $112,000 As new dupes are flocking into Mr. Wadsworth’s net every day, it is not at all improbable that his income during 1889 will amount to a round $150,000. After paying the salaries and expenses of organizers, the cost of charters and all other contingent expenses, the chief engineer of the ‘‘order’’ will, undoubt- edly, have $100,000 left as a reward for his wholly disinterested service to the farmers of Michigan. The ‘‘grand asso- ciation’? may be a myth, but the self- styled ‘‘grand secretary’ of the P. of I. and his $100,000 income are a distinct reality. Of the origin and inside workings of the movement, THE TRADESMAN has an exposure in store, by the side of which the publication of the secret work of the ‘‘order’’ is a mere bagatelle. THE GENIUS OF THE CONSTITUTION. The proposed laws to restrict the inter- state traffic in fresh meat were carried in but two Legislatures last winter—those of Indiana and of Minnesota. But in both States the State courts have declared the law to be unconstitutional, as in defi- ance of the provision of the national constitution, which says that ‘*The citi- zens of each state shall be entitled to all the privileges of citizens of the several states.’? The Minnesota judges further declared the law an attempt on the part of a State to regulate commerce between the states, a matter reserved expressly to Congress. They refused to accept the plea that it was aninspection law for the protection of the people of the State from the importation of unhealthy food. They would accept no inspection law which did not draw the line at good and bad, instead of home and foreign to the State. The decision is eminently wise and just, and it is gratifying that it was reached without any intervention from the national judiciary. If we are to live together as one people, we must make up our minds to put up with any local inconveniences which may result from the freest commercial intercourse be- tween the states of the Union. It was largely to get rid of just such legislation as this that the present constitution was adopted, as it was found that such laws were setting state against state in bitter quarrels, and would rend the confedera- tion into its constituent elements. It is much too late in the day to go back to them now. What we can do is to insist that the business of the common-carrier shall not be so mismanaged as to deprive any locality of the special local advan- tages which belong toit. And no state has benefitted more by that mismanage- ment than Minnesota. KEEP THE MONEY AT HOME. Again THe TRADESMAN feels impelled to sound the alarm in regard to the swindling character of the so-called Building and Loan Associations now finding lodgment in this State and pur- porting to hail from Minneapolis. The correct theory of a Building and Loan Association is mutuality and the features which commend the plan to people of small and moderate means are its secur- ity. economy and fairness. In the Min- neapolis concerns, all of these elements are lacking. The management is inor- dinately expensive and the commision paid agents is unnecessarily exorbitant, compared with the fees charged by the local organizations. The man, whose interests are made paramount in the local associations, stands no show of decent treatment in such humbug insti- tutions Michigan has a good law for the gov- ernment of these organizations. while the law of Minnesota is an exceptionally poor one. Besides the liability of loss growing out of dealing with a foreign corporation, THE TRADESMAN considers aman who sends his money out of the State, when it can be more securely and beneficially invested at home, an enemy of the commonwealth. Why build up Minneapolis, in preference to Grand Rapids, or Detroit, or Muskegon? poor NO LONGER OF VALUE. The blue label of the cigar makers’ union is no longer of value, a federal court having decided that anyone has a right to counterfeit the innocent-looking slip. News of the decision is thus set forth in an Associated Press dispatch of the 8th: In the United States Circuit Court, to- day, Judge Thayer rendered a decision that the counterfeiting of the union label used on cigars cannot be prevented or punished. The ruling will affect the cigar-makers’ organization in the United States and Canada, it is claimed, very seriously, as it practically decides that their label is of no value whatever. The people of Vermont seem to have reached the conclusion that the advertis- ing of localities as desirable for settlers and immigrants, popularly called ‘‘boom- ing,’’ has been monopolized too long by the Western States. So they have created a commissionership like that in the West- ern States to induce immigrants to take up the cheap lands in their own State, much of them consisting of farms which have ceased to be cultivated, although still capable of being made profitable. They especially hope for Scandinavian immigrants, as they prefer these to other nationalities. There is no doubt that these lands in Vermont offer advantages far superior to the West in several im- portant respects. They have greater proximity to the market created by the growth of manufactures in the East. If they have less natural fertility, they also are much less exposed to the destructive storms and floods which adorn our Ameri- ean climate, in the West especially. To Norwegian settlers they might be ex- pected to prove especially attractive, as the Green Mountains are much more like ‘“‘camle Norge’ than the flat plains of the Western country, while the soil is naturally much superior to that of their native land. Labor day was very generally cele- brated in Grand ‘Rapids, in spite of the criticism of those who do not see what workingmen want with holidays. There is no doubt that the holiday is not wisely observed by the whole body of workmen, and that some of them take the occasion for drunkenness and other follies. But, in the main, it isa day of harmless en- joyment to thousands who have but few week-days of the year on which they are not toiling. Comfortable people, who take one or two months of holidays or half-holidays every year, can have no idea of what a single interruption like this amounts to, in the way of enjoy- ment, to those who are less fortunately situated. Even if it does curtail their earnings by a day’s wages, it makes their life less colorless and monotonous. And as the number of workers in nearly every line is fully up to the amount of employment, there may be some small economic advantage in diminishing the amount of work done by each, even to the extent of one day’s toil. It may make work for one more workman for every 300 now employed. Pat’s View of It. **Pat, is this true that I hear?’’ ‘‘An’ what’s that, yer honor?’’ ‘That you are going to marry again.’’ ‘“‘That’s so, yer honor.’’ “But your first wife has only been dead a week.’’ ‘Sure she’s as dead now as she iver will be, yer honor.”’ HARDWOOD LUMBER. The furniture factories here pay as follows for dry stock, measured merchantable, mill culls out: Basswood, log-run .. Biren, log Fan. |... oe. ss see -15 00@16 00 Bireh, Nos. i and 2. :..:-:. : @22 00 Black Ash. lov-vum 2.23 io 5c. ...14 00@16 00 Cherry jog Tan 6c 25 00@40 00 @herry, Nos. i and 2.1.0.0. 5... .+..._.. 60 00@65 00 Cnerry, Call. ooo. 2) osc os. @12 Maple, toe-ran (4.5 26s 8 12 00@13 00 Maple, soft, log-run..:...-...-..--.--. 11 00@13 00 Maple, Nos. 1 and 2................--.- @20 00 Maple, clear, flooring......:.......... @25 00 Maple, white, selected...............- @25 00 Red Oak, toe run 82 20 00@21 00 Red Oak: NOS Lanes. 70-235 26 0O@2x 00 Red Oak, 4 sawed, 6 inch and upw’d.38 00@40 00 Red Oak, 4 sawed, regular............ 30 00©@32 00 Red, Oak, No. 1, step plank...........- @25 00 Walnut, lop run... 2: 2 @55 00 Walnut, Nos. 1 and 2 @i5 00 Walnuts, cull. ........ @25 00 Grey Him, log-run.........,-<.-:-.-.-- 12 00@13 05 White Aso, top rami 5; 5.0.2... --. 12: 14 00@16 00 Whitewood, log run. -:......-..--...-- 20 00@22 00 White Oak lopvunm:.c.. 6... 3- we 17 00918 00 White Oak, 4% sawed, Nos. 1 and2....42 00@43 00 HANISH & KIPERT, Manufacturers of and Dealers in Trunks made to order or repaired on short notice. —<——— =— Trunks, Traveling Bags HARNESSES, SADDLES, COLLARS, BRIDLES, COMBS AND BRUSHES. 74 Waterloo St., - GRAND RAPIDS. Grand Rapids Fire Insnrance Co. Cash Capital, $200,000. HISTORY—Commenced Business Novem- ber, 1882: Neae, go ge. teen. cones Surplus. 1882 $100,359 $ 2578 $2675 ..... 1883 109,793 om mie 1884 115,670 at sie... 1885 126,257 ait ee 1886 239,501 57,739 45,660 $5,378 188% 275,595 102,181 66,558 20,695 1888 300,227 123,240 99,249 35,983 DIRECTORS: Julius Houseman, George W. Gay, Martin L. Sweet, I. M. Weston, H. Widdicomb, J. W. Champlin, D. A. Blodgett, S. F. Aspinwall, James Blair, T. Stewart White, Philo C. Fuller, E. Crof- ton Fox, A. J. Bowne, Thos. M. Peck, Francis Letellier, Grand Rapids; C. T. Hills, Muskegon; R. A. Alger, Detroit; Dwight Cutler, Grand Haven; F. B. Stockbridge, Kalamazoo; O. M. Barnes, Lansing; W. R. Burt, East Saginaw. JULIUS HOUSEMAN, President. S. F. ASPINWALL, Secretary. WANTED. POTATOES, APPLES, DRIED FRUIT, BEANS and all kinds of Produce. If you have any of the above goods to ship, or anything in the Produce line, let us hear from you. Liberal cash advances made when desired, EARL BROS., COMMISSION MERCHANTS 157 South Water St., CHICAGO. Reference: FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Chicago. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN, Grand Rapids. FOR SALE! The Drenthe Cheese Factory. Well equipped for handling the milk of 400 cows. Termseasy. Address F. J. LAMB & CO. Grand Rapids, - Mich. Ae {FOLD SHIPPING 23 N 1e ecaees g Sy N11 a1 4a tn) Te ae BARLOW BROS.GRAND RAPIDS,MICH SS LECTROTYPERS By 1a baat Photo & Zing Engr aw rw aso LEADS SWSS, BRass RULE 42 WoOoD&a METAL FURNITURE Rome craT TIT VNa Wi teee KE. W. HALL PLATING WORKS, ALL KINDS OF Brass and Iron Polishing AND Nickle and Silver Plating Corner Pearl and Front Sts., Grand Rapids. AND Piumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating, Brooks’ Hand Force Pump, In- stantaneous Water Heater, Hot Air Furnaces, Mantels, Grates and Tiling, Gas Fixtures, Ete. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Plumbers’ Supplies. 184 Kast Fulton St, Head of Monroe, Telephone No. 147. 21 Seribner Street, Telephone No. 1109. GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. F. Raniville, Manufacturer of LEATHER BELTING JOBBER OF Rubber Goods and Mill Supplies, 1 to 5 Peart Street, GRAND RAPIDS, 3 MICH. WARRANTED NOT TO RIP.— Every garment bearing the above ticket is WARRANTED NOT TO RIP, and, if not as re- presented, you are requested to return it to the Merchant of whom it was purchased and receive anew garment. STANTON, SAMPSON & CO., Manufacturers, Detroit, Mich. for Fall STARK, AMERICAN, PACIFIC, BURLABPS. P. STEKETEE & SONS; WHOLESALE bry Goods = 83 Monroe St. and 10, 12,. Grand Rapids, Mich. AND Notions, 14, 16 & 18 Fovntain St,, Comforts and Blankets, Yarns and Woolens Trade. learn Bags. Agents for Georgia and Walley City Bags. Prints, Ginghams, Dress Goods, Hosiery, Underwear and full line of Staple Notions. Warps, Geese Feathers, Waddings, Batts and Twines, UY Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. P. J. DETTENTHALER, JOBBER OF SII’ a Salt Fish. See Quotations in Another Column. RINTANORK S: Planers, Matchers, Moulders Saws, Beltin Write for Prices. Carry Engines and Boilers in Stock Baa et he r for immediate delivery. a! ae : and all kinds of Wood-Working Machinery, HESTEHR & FOX, Manufacturers’ Agents for SAW AND GRIST MILL MACHINERY, TLA INDIANAPOLIS, IND., U. S. A. MANUFACTURERS OF ENGINE WORKS g and Oils. And Dodge’s Patent Wood Split Pulley. Large stock kept on hand. Send for Sample Pulley and become convinced of their superiority. 44, 46 and 48 So. Division St., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Pants, Overalls, Goats Warranted Not to Rip. sent on application. IONIA, No. 4 Monroe Street, MANUFACTURERS Ionia Pants& Overall Co. E. D. Voorhees, Manager. OF , Jackets, Shirts, kts, Fit Guaranteed. Workmanship Perfect. Mr. Voorhees’ long experience in the manufacture of these goods enables him to turn out a line especially adapted to the Michigan trade. Samples and prices MICH. K. G. STUDLEY, Wholesale Dealer in Rubber Boots and Shoes Manufactured by CANDEE RUBBER 60. ‘Send for Large Illustrated Catalogue and Price List. TELEPHONE 464. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. TRAV ANRIGH BRUS. Wholesale Clothiers MANUFACTURERS OF Perfect-Fitting Tailor-Made Clothing AT LOWEST PRICES. 138-140 Jefferson Ave., 34-36 Woodbridge St., Detroit, MAIL ORDERS sent in care L. W. ATKINS will receive PROMPT ATTENTION. S. K. BOLLES. E. B. DIKEMAN. S. K. Bolles & Co., 77 CANAL ST., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. W holesale Cigar Dealers. "4s Uaw UF I” We will forfeit $1,000 if the “TOSS UP” Cigar is not a Clear Long Havana Filler of excellent quality, equal to more than the aver- age ten cent cigars on the market. DEATH To the Pass Book. Such is the fate of the Pass Book System wherever it comes in contact with the Tradesman Gredit Govpon Book, Which is now used by over 2,600 Michigan merchants. The Tradesman Coupon is the cheapest and most modern in the market, being sold as follows: $ 2 Coupons, per hundred..........§ 2.50 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS? $5 ‘ * teeererees 3.00 Orders for 200 or over....... 5 per cent. $10 ra ee 4.00: * — S00 ole 0 x $20 “ jaa A 20 « SEND IN SAMPLE ORDER AND PUT YOUR BUSINESS ON A CASH BASIS. K.A.STOWE & BRO,, Grand Rapids. Uo Not Violate the Law! To conform to the law passed by the last Legislature, we have arranged to brand all barrels containing our superior vinegar MALT VINEGAR The purity and strength of which are fully guaranteed. Dealers should remember that no vinegar below 40 grain can now be sold and that those who violate the law are liable to both fine and impris- onment. Every barrel of vinegar we sell is tested before it leaves our factory and we guarantee it to be up to the legal standard. Telfer Spice Company. cz No Chemicals.29 . BAKER Breakfast Cocoa Is absolutely pure and it is soluble. To increase the solubility of . the powdered cocoa, various expe = dients are employed, most of them being based upon the action of some alkali, potash, soda or even ammonia. Cocoa which has been prepared by one of these chemical processes can usually be recognized at once by the distinct alkaline reaction of the infusion in water. W. Baker & Co.’s Breakfast Cocoa. is manufactured from the first stage to the last by perfect mechanical processes, no Chemical being used in its preparation. By one of the most ingenious of these mechanical processes the greatest degree of fineness is secured without the sacrifice of the attractive and beautiful sed color which is characteristic of an absolutely pure and natural cocoa. W. Baker & Co., Dorchester, Mass. + ar The Michigan Tradesman WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1889. A GRAND SUCCESS. [CONTINUED FROM THIRD PAGE. ] Mr. Whitney — I will not accept. (Turning to Mr. Blain) Will you accept the place, if you are elected ? Mr. Blain—Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies. Mr. Whitney — There! were ‘‘fibbing.”’ Mr. Crandall—Il have another name to mention—every gentleman declines accept—another gentleman who has been with us through our meetings since we We all esteem him as a very good man. I name Smith Barnes, of Traverse City. We can get hold of a good man and make him accept. The President—Gentlemen, elect some- one whois present. With proper sup- port the office need not occupy a great deal of time. I hope the President will have better support than the one you elected last year from his committees. Mr. Connell—There is a man inated who will serve. He has shown it in our Asociation. I refer to Mr. C. L. Whitney. Mr. Whitney—Gentlemen, I— (Cries of “Sitdown !’ *“Sitdown!’’ and laughter). The second formal ballot resulted in no choice, but the third ballot resulted in the choice of Mr. Whitney. On motion, Mr. Whitney was made the unanimous choice, amid applause. Mr. Whitney, on taking the chair, said: “Gentlemen, I am surprised. I am afraid you will be sorry. Proceed to ballot for First Vice-President.”’ A voice—That’s the shortest Whitney ever made. (Laughter.) Messrs. Bridgeman and Sherwood were put in nomination and both were elected. The President—Prepare your ballots for Secretary. Mr. Jesson—I know Mr. Whitney pretty well—I know he isa ‘‘hustler.’’ I nominate Mr. Stowe. On motion, Mr. Stowe was declared the unanimous choice. For Treasurer, I knew you to organized. nom- speech the nominations were Mr MeBam 8 W. Farker, b. W: Sprague and J. A. Miller. Mr. Sprague—lI think this office is something of a bore and believe in pass- ing it around. Mr. Parker receiving the highest num- ber of votes, was made the unanimous choice. The President—The Secretary, in his admirable report, yesterday, made a wise suggestion, thoroughly in accord with what Ihave stated in regard to the work of committees. It was that the chairman of the several committees be the Executive Board. This has failed to receive the attention of the convention. There is one way you can achieve it— elect good men on the Executive Board. On motion of Mr. Sprague, the follow- ing Board (nominated by E. W. Hastings) was elected: Frank Wells, O. F. Conk- lin, Frank Hamilton, C. T. Bridgeman and N. B. Blain. Chairman Bridgeman then read the re- port of the Committee on Resolutions, as follows: Resolwed, That the Michigan Business Men’s Association discountenance the practice of railroad companies in giving passes to members of the Legislature, and that of members in accepting same, and that we believe the condemning of such practice generally will be to the in- terest of the State in shortening the ses- sions of the Legislature and in securing, in its fullest sense, good legislation. Resolved, That we endorse the estab- lishment of building and loan associa- tions in towns sufficiently large to support them, as a means of savings and a benefit to any community in creating household- ers and thereby a better and more per- manent class of citizens. And we would recommend that the secretaries of all local associations in places of sufficient population, endeavor to secure these building and loan associations as a benefit to their people, their towns, their mer- chants and the M. B. M. A. Resolwed, That we concur in the recom- mendations made by ex-President Hamil- ton one year ago, and so ably and fully explained at this meeting by Mr. A. S. Burnell, of lowa, regarding the establish- ment of a rating bureau; and we would recommend that the local associations take steps to put such a plan into execu- tion. Resolved, That the thanks of the Asso- ciation are especially due to the members of the Insurance Committee for the large amount of time and labor given to the subject before them; that we approve of the plan formulated by them for the establishment of a Business Men’s Fire Insurance Company, and that the new Insurance Committee and the Executive Board are requested to use their best efforts toward the perfection of the pro- posed company. Resolved. That we appreciate the kind- ness of our Governor, Cyrus G. Luce, manifested by his presence with us dur- ing this convention, for the interest he has taken in our deliberations and for his timely and eloquent words of coun- sel, and that the sincere thanks of the Association are hereby tendered him. Resolved, That to President Wells we extend our hearty thanks for the able service he has rendered the Association during the past year, and for the digni- fied and courteous manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of this convention. Resolved, That to Secretary Stowe we tender our thanks for his untiring efforts in behalf of this Association—that we fully appreciate the valuable services to the Association contributed through the able journal conducted by him — THE MicHiGAN TRADESMAN, whose weekly visit to the members of the M. B. M. A. is most weleome—and if there are any of our members who are not already sub- seribers to this valuable paper, we would recommend that they become such with- out delay. Resolwed, That the thanks of the Asso- ciation are due to the several gentlemen who have prepared and read before this conventien the very able and interesting papers to which we have listened with pleasure and profit. Resolved, That we learn with deep re- gret of the great affliction which has befallen our esteemed brother, Mr. H. H. Pope, of Allegan, in the death of his estimable wife, and the sympathy of this convention is hereby extended to him. Resolved, That the thanks of the Asso- ciation be tendered to the Railway Asso- ciation of Michigan for their courtesy in granting half-fare rates to the dele- gates to this convention. Resolved, That we highly appreciate the most royal weleome which has been given us by the Business Men’s Associa- tion of Muskegon to their beautiful and progressive city. We have some of us known something of Muskegon by obser- vation in times past and by reputation later on. We have heard of her wonder- ful lumber industries, which exceed any- thing of the kind in the world, of her seores of miles of paved streets, ete., but we know now that the half had not been told us. We are rejoiced in her pros- perity, and hope that her material inter- ests may increase as much in the coming years as they have in the past. We desire to express our gratitude for the hospitality we have received. The enjoy- able excursion’ to Lake Michigan and Interlake Park, and the delightful car- riage ride through the beautiful streets will long be remembered with pleasure. As to the elaborate banquet which has been prepared for our delectation, we trust that we will convince you that we can appreciate it and do it full justice. We would particularly mention Captain Woods and his crew, of the life saving station, who treated us to such an enjoy- able and instructive exhibition of science and skill; the opera house orchestra which favored us with such delightful music; the managers of Interlake Park for their courtesy: the Muskegon Club for the privileges of their elegant rooms; the hotel proprietors for reduced rates: the fire department and chemical engine company for their interesting exhibitions; Capt. Bennett and the Muskegon Rifles, and the members of the press for their favorable reports of our proceedings and for their pleasant words of welcome. Especially are thanks due to Local Sec- retary P. J. Connell and his associates, President John A. Miller and C. L. Whitney, who had so efficiently prepared the way and did so much to make this convention a success. All of which is respectfully submitted. C. T. BripnGMAN, P. F. TREANOR, B. S. HARRIs, Committee on Resolutions. The report was unanimously adopted. Mr. Wells—I rise to make a motion. In all my experience in attending various associations—and I have had some ex- perience—I have never been treated so cordially as we have been treated by the hospitable citizens of Muskegon. I trust that, hereafter, in any place where this Association may meet, we may have one- half the hospitality, entertainment and enjoyable associations which we have had here. I move that we extend our thanks. Supported and carried. Mr. Blain—I now move that the Com- mittee on Resolutions be given a rising vote of thanks for their able report. Carried. Mr. Blain—I move that THE MIcHIGAN TRADESMAN be made the official organ of the Association. Carried. (Mr. Wells here handed Mr. Stowe a dollar on subscription.) Mr. Crandall—You will give me credit for keeping still quite a while. I wish to speak of tke absolute necessity of having THe Micuigan TRADESMAN. I am sorry Mr. Wells has to pay for it down—we keep it paid way ahead. It should be in every business man’s office. Mr. Hastings—Up our way, we never pay for it—Stowe sends it right along. (Laughter.) Mr. Blain—Thatis probably the reason Stowe is so hard up all the time. (Pleasantry.) Mr. Crandall (seeing the money being paid to Mr. Stowe)—Would it not be well to change places with Mr. Stowe for a little while? (Laughter.) The following additional reports were handed in, when the meeting adjourned: Clio (C. H. May)—The Clio Business Men’s Association indirectly owes it’s existence to the much-talked-of Patrons of Industry; so much, at least, we are willing to place to the credit of this new organization. It was to take some united action to counteract the influence which it was feared this society would have on general business interests, and to take proper steps to combat that system in every reasonable and legitimate manner, that the Clio business men first inform- ally met. Noteven this step was taken until two concerns had signified their willingness to submit to having their bills audited by their customers, and their profits regulated by a cast-iron rule made by parties naturally antagonistic to merchants’ gains and applied, not to the value of goods, but to what the dealer happened to give for them. Be it said, however, to the honor of these two es- tablishments, that, as soon as concerted action was taken by the business men, and the viciousness of the new methods exposed, these concerns notified the Patrons of their intention to withdraw immediately from the alliance. The bus- iness men, thus uniting locally, found it not a difficult step to place themselves in alignment with similar organizations throughout the State—hence our becom- ing a part of the State Association, a position which, itis needless to say, we deem it an honor to occupy. But, with organization as a fully- fledged B. M. A., the real conflict with the P. of I.’s began. The fires of perse- cution literally rained upon us. While they were the ones to throw down the gauntlet, we have been reported—falsely, of course—as appearing in the lists against them. Their declaration that “the fight was on,’? and that their foes were organizing, has helped not only in creating a hostility—or an appearance of hostility — between town _and country that is much to be deplored but also in the growth of their order among that class of people who go around asking people to ‘‘tread on the tails of their coats,”’ in order that they may have suf- ficient reason for using their shillalahs. Reliable information has reached us that Patron lodges are passing resolutions to boyeott the town: and one sweetly dis- posed brother, who probably has received a Blue Letter, supplemented by the still more obnoxious ‘second epistle to the dead-beats,’’ has publicly proclaimed that he will convey Patrons who wish to trade to the city of Flint, twelve miles distant. 1 wish to give prominence to this ex- perience of ours in dealing with the Patrons in the hope that this subject will be thoroughly ventilated at this meeting and that the combined wisdom of the business men of the State will be able to suggest some was by which the evils of the system may be successfully com- batted, even if that way contemplates letting the matter severely alone. We must not be made to appear, however, in the false light of standing in opposition to the farmer, for the thrifty agricultur- ist, outside of the neighborhood of Mus- kegon, at least—here it would seem that the luwmberman must be added to the list—must be acknowledged as the very corner stone of the business structures of the State. Imay add that there is no immediate danger that the Patrons will secure a contracting establishment in our town. We notice that Patron stores in other places throughout the State have devel- oped, like ponderous old Jack Falstaff, an alacrity in sinking dismal to contem- plate. Our Association numbers nineteen members, with two applications on file not yet acted upon. This ineludes nearly every business man in our small town. We are too young yet to have actually accomplished much. We have used the collection system with gratify- ing suecess—and have talked largely and eloquently of great public improvements. Above all, we have kept up a spirit of business fellowship and good-will which has been strong enough to prevent any of us playing the part of a business Ishmaelite. Allegan (E. T. Van Ostrand)—The Allegan Business Men’s Association is still in the ring, enthusiastic and ready for active duty at all times, when ealled upon. Our President, Mr. Horace Pope, is un- avoidably detained at home by the sad death of his wife, a highly cultured, most estimable lady. In his absence I will briefly say that, during the existence of our organization at Allegan, upward of $2,000 in worthless and outlawed ac- counts has been collected by the per- suasive eloquence of the Red, White and Blue circular letters. During the past year, we have raised by popular sub- seription about $3,000 for publie im- provements; secured a new railroad to the lake shore from Columbus, Ohio; lighted the city with electricity—the Edison system; paid $1,50) for the S. W. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Reunion, last Au- gust; obtained reductions and satisfac- tory adjustment of freight rates; raised $500 for the Johnstown people, and, through the combined efforts of our members, we have reduced a majority of 1,500 in Allegan county against the prop- osition to build a court house, to 250 for a new $45,000 building, which is now being constructed. We have also struck oil. We have atest well which pumps about five barrels per day, and expect to sink several more this season. We are firm believers in local business men’s associations. We realize that in this age of trusts and gigantic combina- tions, the main hope of the local business man isin thorough and solid organiza- tion, which is being accomplished by this convention to-day. I thank you for your kind attention, and our Muskegon brothers for their most generous and cordial hospitality. Manistee (C. D. Grannis)—I have the honor and pleasure to present to youa brief report of the condition and doings of the Manistee Business Men’s Associa- tion during the past year. The Associa- tion has made a gain of five in total membership, although having lost sev- eral members by withdrawals for various reasons, and we now consider it to be in a good, healthy condition, ready and able to do alarge amount of hard work to advance the business interests of our city. The Association has made efforts in various directions to induce manufac- turing interests to locate here, and has been active in encouraging local enter- prise, as is attested by two flourishing furniture factories in operation, with the third in course of construction. We have also a Building and Loan Association, which is proving successful beyond our most sanguine expectations. It has been the policy of the Association to call the attention of various manufacturing in- terests to the peculiar advantages offered by our unrivaled location; with immense hardwood forests tributary to this outlet: railroads to the north and east, with more coming; areliable winter harbor, insuring cheap transportation the year round; two large lines of boats, to Chi- cago and Milwaukee, ete. Results so far lead us to believe that much benefit can be accomplished by association work. Therefore, we propose to keep the fight on, until the shores of our little lake and river are lined with manufacturing plants of various kinds. Tustin (Frank J. Luick)—The Tustin Business Men’s Association is full of life and energy, and has proved a benefit to its members, to the village of Tustin, and, I am inclined to believe, to the dead- beats. It teaches and educates the buyer that it is not for his best interests to con- tract debts which he knows he will not be prepared to meet when due, and that it is far better for him to live within his means. Hence, we find people are more eautious about asking for credit. We have collected many worthless accounts by the use of the Blue Letter. We meet every second and fourth Monday even- ings, in each month, usually with a good attendance, and we find our meetings are entertaining, instructive and profitable. [CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.] BLIVEN & ALLYN, Sole Agents for the SSS —S = a Celebrated ‘BIG F” Brand of Oysters In Cans and Bulk, and Large Handlers of OCEAN FISH, SHELL CLAMS and OYSTERS. We make a specialty of fine goods in our line and are prepared to quote prices at any time. We solicit consignments of all kinds of Wild Game. such as Partridges, Quail, Ducks, Bear, etc. H. M. BLIVEN, Manager. 63 Pearl St. BROWN & SEHLER, ais Bi DEALERS Nes alld Mt Machinery Farm Machinery, Agricultural Implements, Wagons and Carriages. IN SHAFTING, HANGERS, =) AND PULLEYS A SPECIALTY. ‘FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT. Send Specifications for Estimates before Contracting. THE LANE & BODLEY CO. 2 to 48 JOHN ST., CINCINNATI, O. The Belknap Wagon and Sleigh Co., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. IE BUS ES Manufacturers of Delivery Wagons ofall descriptions. Also manufacturers full line of Delivery and Road Sleighs. price list. Write for illustrated catalogue and GEO. H. REEDER, State Agent Lycoming Rubbers and Jobber of Medinm Price Shoes, Grand Rapids, Mich. ‘roqqny 3uaix004g Bur “180M 2 3UI}41T SSO OUT DIRECTIONS We nav cooked the cornin this can sufficient! ‘Should be Thoroughly Warmed ‘net cooked) adding piece ot Goo Sutter (size ot hen’s egg) and gili of fresh milk (preferable tO water.) Season to suit when on the table. None genuine unless bearing the signature avenport Cannirg (jo, Davenport, Ia. Op = £N at THIS EN? C. A. LAMB, Grand Rapids, Mich. FRED CLOCK, Chicago, Il. F. J. LAMB & CO., Grand Rapids, Mich. C. A. LAMB & CO,, Wholesale and Commission RPruits ——aAND—— Our Specialties: CALIFORNIA FRUITS, ORANGES, LEMONS, Produce. BANANAS AND BERRIES. 56 and 58 So. Ionia St. Grand Rapids, Mich. PRACHES! I Am Headquarters. Alired J. Brown, 16 and 18 North Division Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peaches! Peaches! Peaches! THEO. B. GOOSSEN, WHOLESALE Produce and Commission Merchant, Is bound to let you know that he will sell you peaches as low as any one. or wire for prices and same will receive prompt attention. a GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. EDWIN FALLAS, JOBBER OF Batter, Higgs, Fairfield Cheese, Foreign Fruits, Mince Meat, Nuts, Ete, Will be prepared to fill all orders for his popular Solid and Daisy Brands of Oysters after Sept. 1. Let your orders come. Office and Salesroom, No. 9 Ionia St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Grand Rapids Fruit and Produce Go, Headquarters for C. WILKINSON & SON’S Fancy Jersey Sweet Potatoes. 3 NORTH IONIA ST., GRAND RAPIDS. MOSELEY BROS. —WHOLESALE—— Fruits, Seeds, Oysters: Produce. All kinds of Field Seeds a Specialty. If you are in market to buy or sell Clover Seed, Beans or Potatoes, will be pleased to hear from you. 26, 28, 30 and 32 Ottawa St., - - Write GRAND RAPIDS. Island City Coal. Buy and Try? STEAM PURPOSES. If you buy it, we Guarantee the Best Results. Best for DOMESTIC USE. Used by Principal Hotels, Leading Manu- GRATES. facturers and Railroads. LIGHT ASH. NO CLINKER. GIVE IF A TRIAL. A. HIMES, TELEPHONE 490-1. MAIN OFFICE, 54 PEARL 8T. FIRE! FIRE! We are selling the BEST RUBBER HOSE in 3-4, 1, 11-4, 11-2, 2 and 21-2 inch. Cotton Mill Hose, Rubber Lined; also unlined Linen Hose, in all sizes, for fire protection. UUr Prices are Rock Bottom We have the Best Lubricators, Grease and Oil Cups, Lath and Fodder Yarn, Saw Gummers, and the best General Stock of Mill Supplies in this State. Sole Agent, FOR STEWART’S BEADY ROOFING, DEAFENING FELT AND SHEATHING, IRON FIBRE PAINT AND CEMENT. BEST OF THE KIND IN USE. PAMUEL LYON. MICHIGAN CIGAR CO,, Big Rapids, Mich. MANUFACTURERS OF THE JUSTLY CELEBRATED “At C. Cw." “Vumyum The Most Popular Cigar. The Best Selling Cigar on the Market. SEND FOR TRIAL ORDER. NELSON BOS. & CO, ~ Wall Paper and Window Shades. AGENTS GRAND RAPIDS, . x MICH, A wh GROCERIES. Gripsack Brigade. Steve A. Sears started up the lake shore Monday, it being his first trip out since the fire in his establishment. G. Gringhuis, traveling representative for the Battle Creek Knitting Co., is put- ing in a couple of weeks among the trade of Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana. Geo. F. Owen and wife will have been married a quarter of acentury on Sep- tember 29, and on the evening of the 28th they propose to celebrate the event in royal style. The following houses have signed the hotel agreement of the Knights of the Grip during the part week: Campbell House, Bay City; Northwestern Hotel, Hancock: Bennett House, Galesburg; New Winchester, Au Sable and Oscoda. Jas. N. Bradford and family are com- fortably settled in their new home at 102 James street. The legal difficulties growing out of the irresponsible char- acter of their contractor, Frank A. Hitchcock, are removed by the recent de- cision of the Supreme Court, to the effect that builders’ liens cannot be made to hold on homesteads. Boots and Shoes: The tribute which Wm. H. Maher pays to the drummer in a recent issue of THE MicHIGAN TRADES- MAN is expressed with rare delicacy and appreciation. There is no avyocation more exacting than that of traveling salesman. The experience which he gains while ‘‘on the road”’ qualifies him fer higher duties, and it is not surprising that so many manufacturers and jobbers select partners from their staff of trav- eling salesmen. Some of the ablest bus- iness men that this country has produced are to-day selling goods by sample. Allegan Gazette: One of our village grocers thinks the modern drummer comes very near being ‘‘cheeky.’’ One of these gentlemen with unusual facial development entered his store the other day and tried to sell him some goods. The grocer would have none of his wares, and left him, to hail a passing farmer. During his absence, the drummer went to his desk and took a letterhead, on which he subsequently made out an order for goods and then mailed it to the firm he represented. As aresult, the unsus- pecting grocer received a whole drayload of goods he never ordered, and longs to have the drummer in a twenty-foot ring for about three rounds. Detroit Free Press: A meeting of the eommercial travelers of Detroit was held at the Russell House, Saturday evening. to take action upon a suggestion made by the Toledo commercial travelers to ap- point a drummers’ day atthe Exposition. J. T. Lowrie announced that there will be about 1,000 drummers in the city on that day and proposed that an organiza- tion be effected. Accordingly, George L. Sampson was chosen to preside and Edwin Mortlock Secretary. It was de- cided to receive the visitors with a band, previde light refreshments for them at a rendezvous to be decided upon, and to treat them to a boat ride to the Exposi- tion grounds. George L. Sampson, chairman, T. J. Paxton, J.T. Lowrie and Thomas Macleod were appointed as an Executive Committee to make other com- mittee appointments, and it will report at a meeting to be held next Wednesday evening. at 43 Congress street west. —————< >< Purely Personal. H. L. Hall and wife spent Sunday at Hudsonville. Frank E. Campau, the Alaska general dealer, was in town Monday. H. B. Fairchild is spending a couple of days in Detroit on business for the Drug Co. Fred B. Clark and wife spent Sunday in Grand Haven, the guests of Miss Agnes Macfie. Howard Udell spent Sunday at the mills and camps of the Brookings Lum- ber Co., at Brookings. Wm. H. Jennings, who has posed asa widower for the past six weeks, expects his family home from Ohio this week. I. M. and M. J. Clark have returned from their trip to Duluth, St. Paul and Minneapolis. While near Duluth they inspected the immense tract of pine owned by them and others. Fred Beard, the Morley merchant, dropped in on THE TRADESMAN Monday, on his way home from Europe, where he has been for the past two months. The ocean voyage did him much good and the trip as a whole has filled him full of entertaining reminiscences. ~~. +4 VISITING BUYERS. Geo P Stark, Cascade RB eee tae N Wait, Hudsonville EE Hewitt, Rockfor B Shafer, agg A G Goodson, aca 8 John Gunstra, Lamont F E Campau, Alaska Teachout & Roedel, White Cloud DE Watters, Freeport AJ Provin, Cedar Springs G Ten Hoor, Forest Grove H Colby & Co , Rockford Wessler Bros, Rockford GF Cook, Grove Chemical] Fire —— Co, Iv Crandall&Son, Sand Lke Muskegon Avery & Pollard, Bisson & Lilley taueer Co, Slocum’ s Grove oer M Heyboer & Bro, Drenthe J P Odell, Fremon W Ver Meulen, Beaver Dam Carrington & North, Trent 8 Comstock, Pierson ©H Adams, Otsego hn Damstra, Gitchell Alex Denton, Howard City Ee W Pickett, Wayland A Purchase, So Blendon John Kamps. Zutphen JL Purchase, Bauer E Heintzelman, Logan H Van Noord, Jamestown J Raymond, Berlin Jobn Farrowe, So Blendon S Sheldon, Pierson LM Wolf, Hudsonville J F Mann, ‘Lisbon GH Walbrink. Allendale L Cook, Bauer Johnson & Seibert, DenHerder & oe Caledonia riesland C Gregory, Fennville John Smith, den J Kinney, Kinney E G Pipp & Co,HowerdCity Eli Runnels, Corning F N Cornell, Griswold Geo A Sage, Rockford John Baker, Chauncey ine EL coe Fk Co-Operative Distribution in England. Julian Hawthorne, who accompanied the expedition of American workingmen to Europe, writes as follows of the Co- Operative Wholesale Society, as viewed from the headquarters of the organiza- tion, at Manchester, Eng. : The following morning we went to the buildings of the Co-Operative Wholesale Society, which has its headquarters in Manchester, with branches in all parts of the kingdom. It is a trading partner- ship of 738 retail stores, holding among them about 50,000 shares at £5 each, £230,000 of which is paid up. The shares held by each store are in proper- tion to the number of its members, so that every member of a retail store is in partnership with the w —— and per- sonally interested in its succes In ad- dition to its share capital, the Society has over £500,000 on loan or deposit, so that its total trading capital is over £750,000. No shares can be bought by outsiders or speculated with by anybody. No one can make a fortune by means of the Society, though it enriches all the members by giving the best goods at the lowest cash price and by its excellent in- vestments. The system adopted dispenses with all “between men,’’ or ‘‘middlemen,”’’ and removes all temptation to adulteration and other cheating. The retail stores give back to members two shillings in the pound in dividends—10 per cent.—on their purchasers, and if these dividends are left in the stores as loans or shares, they bear interest at 5 per cent. a year. The Co-Operative Wholesale Society either manufactures its own goods or buys them direct from producers or im- porters. The valueof its annual sales exceeds £4,750,000, and it supplies more than 600,000 members of stores. Itisa curious fact that the members of the stores, and the stores themselves, do not always reap a full advantage of their organization. They occasionally buy from other sources of supply, and other- wise neglect their possibilities. Were all of the actual members of the Society to spend at the retail stores only $5 a week, and if the retail stores drew only one-half their supplies from the Co- Operative Wholesale, its business would be at once increased to £15,600,000 per annum--$75,000,000. Butittakes an Eng- lishman a long time to get out of old habits into new and better ones. The Co-Operative Wholesale Society, instead of securing to itself the largest possible amount of saving (as the private trader must necessarily do), secures, on the contrary, the largest amount of saving to its customers—the retail stores — and through them to the actual consumers of produce. This is a plain fact and state- ment, and yet the people generally are very slow to comprehend it. But-there ean be no doubt that it will ultimately. get through their heads, and thus a reign of ideal prosperity will begin. Already the advances made have been great. The Society began in a cellar of a building in Manchester, about twenty years ago. What it will have grown into twenty years hence, who can say ? The great central store, through which we were taken, occupies a block of buildings on Balloon and Dentzic streets. In the numberless rooms are products of all kinds, in all states, and skilled work- men and managers to deal with them. There is a great office, where the book- keeping is carried on, a dining hall, a board-room, where the directors meet and where our delegation was received at a moment’s notice by the board in session. The chairman arose and welcomed us, and in a most interesting address gave us the information touched upon above, and a great deal more quite as valuable, which I have no space to write down. He and the other members of the board answered all our questions, and the chairman wound up by saying that if they had known an hour or two sooner that we were coming, they would have had us to dinner—a remark which was received with much applause. —_—__——_ a The Base Ball Challenge Accepted. GRAND Rapips, Sept. 9, 1889. Geo. F. Owen, Grand Rapids: DEAR Srr—In behalf of the Grand Rapids traveling men who work for Grand Rapids houses, I hereby accept the chal- lenge extended by you through THE TRADESMAN of last week, time and place to be decided hereafter. Hi. S. ROBERTSON. GENERAL MEETING. We hereby call a meeting of the Grand Rapids traveling men, to be held at Sweet’s Hotel, Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 o’clock p. m., to perfect arrangements for the game between the traveling men who travel for Grand Rapids houses and those who represent outside houses. GEO. F. OWEN, Hi. S. ROBERTSON. THE HOME NINE. A meeting of the home traveling men was held at Sweet's Hotel Saturday after- noon, when H. S. Robertson was chosen captain of the nine, which was selected— subject to change hereafter—as follows: John Fell, pitcher. Cliff Herrick, catcher. W. S. Bush, first base. A. W. Peck, second base. H. S. Robertson, third base. Ben. Van Leuven, shortstop. Jas. Downs, right field. Frank Hadden, center field. Samuel Morrison, left field. It is probable that the game will be played on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28, at Fountain street park. The net receipis will be devoted to some charity, the char- acter of which will be decided upon at the meeting on Saturday. ——_—_—_ 4a The Grocery Market. Sugars are a trifie firmer and higher prices are looked for by some. Corn syrups are higher and firm. Package coffees were advanced 1c by the manu- facturers on Monday. New Valencia and Ondara raisins are expected in the latter part of the week. On account of the new vinegar law, the quotations on 30 grain goods is withdrawn. ->—___— The Annals of Hygiene has discovered there is nothing that so quickly restores tone to exhausted nerves and strength to a weary body as a bath containing an ounce of aqua ammonia to each pail of water. It makes the flesh firm and smooth as marble, and renders the body pure and free from all odor. —————_—_> << Half Rate Harvest Excursions Will leave Chicago and Milwaukee via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail- way for points in Northern Iowa, Minne- sota, South and North Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska, on August 6 and 20, September 10 and 24, and October 8, 1889. Tickets good for return passage within thirty days from date of sale. For further information, circulars showing rates of fare, maps, ete., ad- dress A. V. H. CARPENTER, General Passenger Agent, Milwaukee, Wis., or to Harry Mercer, M. P. A., 90 Griswold st., Detroit. 313 FOR SALE Or exchange for stock of general merchandise, a perfect title to 240 acres of clay and clay loam soil, 160 acres of which is in a first class state of cultivation. The land is slightly undulating, free from stumps and can all be operated by ma- chinery: is well fenced with board fencing and watered by living stream of spring water, filled with trout, planted about § years ago. Comfort- able house, good and commodious barns, auto- matic water works in stock yards and stables. Thrifty fruit-bearing orchard of moderate size, and well provided with shade trees. This farm is situated im the Michigan Fruit Belt and is only 4% miles from two thriving towns with first- Clase. Lake Michigan harbor and good rail accommodations, is a model farm for a retiring merchant interested in stock or fruit raising. The present owner is young and acti- vely engaged in business with no time to devote to its management and will dispose of it at a low figure and on easy terms. Enquiring parties will please address No. 474, care Michigan Tradesman. SEEDS If in want of Clover or Timothy, Orchard, Blue Grass, or Red Top, or, in fact, Any Kind of Seed, send or write to the Seed Store, 71 Canal St, GRAND RAPIDS. W.T. LAMOREAUX. THE ACME oF UTILITY ano IS REACHED E SAME 1S HJNG/ON I} Liberal dis- count to the trade. Special Inducements to parties intro- dueing this system of store- fitting in any locality. Manufactur- d by KOCH A. B. CO., 354 Main St, PEORIA, ILL BORDEN, SELLECK & CO., Agts., 48-50 Lake St., Chicago; 114 Water St., Cleveland Magic Coffee Roaster, The Best in the World. Having on hand a large stock of No. 1 Roasters—capacity 35 lbs.—1l will sell them at very low prices. Write for Special Discount. ROBT. 48-50 Long St., WEST, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Good Morning! I have just eaten a delicious dish of Muscatine ROLLED OATS Wy 1 & BUY AS BLINDLAT See Our Announcement in Next W eek’s Paper. M.Glark & Son. PRODUCE MARKET. Apples—Maiden Blush, Fall Pippin and St. ao are in fair supply at $1.50@$1.75 per Beans—New stock has put in an appearance, being very superior to the old stock or imported. It is bright, clean and remarkably white, owing to the dry weather. It finds ready sale at $1.60 @$2, jobbers = about 25¢ per bu. higher. Beets—40c per Blackberries. S1@81. 25 per 16-qt. case. The market is firmer. Butter—The market is firm; dairy has ad- vanced to 14@16ce, while creamery is in good demand at 17@18c. Cabbages—Home grown, fine in quality, com- mand $1.25 per crate. Cheese—Lenawee and Allegan county makers bill their stock at 8c, while jobbers hold at 84%@94c. The market is firmer and advancing. Cider—10c per gal. __Cooperage~ Pork barrels, $1.25; produce barrels ie. Cranberries—Home grown are in very limited supply and demand. Cape Cod bring, $8@#8.50 per bbl. Cucumbers—i0e per doz. Dried Apples—Commission men hold sun-dried at 34%@414c and evaporated at 6@7c per hb. The market is firm. Eggs—Jobbers pay 1244@13c and hold at 15ce. Field Seeds—Clover, mammoth, $ per bu.; medium, $4.75. Timothy, $1.65 per bu Honey—In small demand. Clean comb com- mands 15@16c per Ib. Musk Melons—#1 per crate. Onions—#1.75 per bu. for clean stock. Peaches—Barnard’s and Early Crawfords com- mand $1.75@#2 per bu. Pears—Flemish Beauties are in plentiful sup- ply at $1.25@$1.50 per bu. Pop Corn—4e per Ib. Potatoes—The market is firm. Dealers pay 25¢ and sell at 35c. Squash—Hubbard, 2c per Ib. Sweet Potatoes—Fancy Jersey stock commands $3.50 per bbl. Tomatoes—50@75e per bu. Turnips—30c per bu. Water Melons—#i5@$18 per 100. Whortleberries—About o out of market. PROVISIONS. The Grand Rapids Packing and Provision Co quotes as follows: PORK IN BARRELS. MMOSS THEW: 0s ce se 11 2 Short cut Morgan, ............+-ee eerste eee 11 00 Extra clear pig, short cut.............-...-- 12 50 ocpra Gloar, Heavy... 6-050. 12 50 Clear, fat ee ie 12 00 Boston clear, snort Cut: -..-:... +. . 5... 12 50 Clear back short cnt. -:-..--.-.-.-....-.. 12 50 Standard clear, short cut, best........-..... 12 50 SMOKED MEATS—Canvassed or Plain. Hams, oe Se 11 Te bes ee 11% co Bets... 11% “ POMC ee. 7% ions POneclesS --. 3.3... 9 Shoulders Ce ace ie ee 6 Honetess (600. 2 of 8 Breakfast Bacon, pencless.....-..-...-... 10 Hamm Prices... -. 8. 10% Long Clears, heavy .....--...-......... 6 Briskets, median 000 6 . MG 6 LaRD—Kettle Rendered. WEIGPCOS oe cs se 7% SSS ee ee ee 7% Seip Tins... 7% LARD—Refined. Jule Ge. ee ES ee 64 36 and 50 ty Tape ...-- 0. 6% 3 lb. Pails, 20in a Case.........-....----eeee ee 7% 5 Ib. Pails, 721m @ ease: a 10 lb. Pails, Gin 4 case. -¢ 5. 6% 1b. Psila: 4in 9 Gane... 6% Sy GS oc 6% BEEF IN BARRELS. Extra Mess, warranted 200 Ibs.............-- 7 00 Extra Mess, Chicago packing.............--- 7 00 Bite ee 7 2 Meira Piste 2 ee 16 Boneless, ramp bults........-.....-....-..-.. 9 00 econ aoe and Smoked. Pork Sausece ee . wn Sagnee. 12 Tongue Sausage........... cee eee eee 9 Frankfort Sausage Blood Sausage...... IBoropna. straint.) .2 2.2.28... Bologna, tiek:..0... 2. .---... 2. end CHOCKG 5% PIGS’ FEET. ip halt barrels. <. 8 . 2% in quarter Darrels...........5..-.....-._-_... 1 60 TRIPE. ie Delf parecia. -.. |. 2.2... 2% in quarter barrels...........-..-..--.. ....... 1 50 In kis. ce ee "5 FRESH MEATS. Swift and Company quote as follows: Beef, Careans. 0 2c 44@ 6 hind quarters ee clase es eee, 5%4@ 6% <— fore 7 oe se 34@ 4 . fons ce T@ 8 a BIDS oo: Hel @ 6% . SORSUES.... 12... -.. | @10 ee eee @6 Pork toms. @s Wl SBOMIGCTS....--....-0 6-255... 5. @6 Bologna 6) @5 Sausage, blood or head..........-...... @5 Hy ce... __. @5 . rsnerert. 22. @8 Mmgew ee. @ 6 OYSTERS and FISH. F. J. Dettenthaler quotes as follows: FRESH FISH. —* Se @ 6 sowed 1.005055 ee @i% TORE @ 6 Rinlibut. oe @15 reese legs, perdez.-.--.-- 3-8 10@50 OYSTERS. Fairhaven Counts............-.-...-... @35 Selects - .... ee. ee @28 De @22 NEO @20 CANDIES, FRUITS and NUTS, Putnam & Brooks quote as follows: STICK. Standard, 25 lb. boxes ee lee cece oS 10% ist, ee a Cut Loaf, 25 Ne eee eee ace ee 11% MIXED. Royal, =~ ao ee a pis... Extra, 25 — oni “K aoe 11 French ( Cream, 25 1b! patis.2.....--. 12...” 12% FANCY—In 5 lb. boxes. Remon Drape 13 Sour S6Ops 02. 14 Peppermint Drops..----..-- 15 Checolnte Drops... -.-. e 15 i At Ohaediate Prope...) 65.2233. . _ Cum POR Picerice Orene. -. ee isoee A.B. tiecoriée Drops... .... ee 14 Lozenges, ae. ee 15 pune 16 Molasses Bar........ Caramels ee 16@20 Hand Mode Creams 18 Pian Creams oo 18 Decorated Creams................. ou eae: 20 trea) TRA a 15 airs, A Onds ee 22 Winterereen Bermies: 2020. tt 15 Fancy—In bulk. Lozenges, plain, = pei 12% MBO rs cease fe PAN 34 < of SDs 12% Chocolate Drops, tu palia...:) 2... 13% Gum Drops, i) 6% PA DPS. ce eS 5 Moss Drops, in patie... -11% a... 10% Sour Drops, in pails........-.......2e. eee e eee 13 eperigis, Spa 12% e PPOs 11% FRUITS. Oranges, fancy Hodi...........- 22. -- @5 50 Tamone choice 0 @5 50 . PANO ee @7 00 Figs, Tagers, GOW 9@11 i eee OO Ee ol. oe @6 Dates, frails, Be ee @ 4% ee @ 5% Ware 1b, POM. oo. @ ‘ Be a 8 @ - Persian, G0-2p: box... .-.....- 2. 54@ 6 igmnaeaee 1 25@2 50 NUTS, Almonds, Tarragona. See owe oe nae @i7 RRC @15 Cartermig. 3.000. co .. 13 ais pe eee ec @8 Mier, SICEY fool ee. _—<_ Walnuts, OMG ooo as ss @13 BYOCGGR oo 5 Uo issc a es a @10 Peeanns: Texas, 7 Po 62.5, e ose: 74@12 Cobeanute: per 100.2.) ot ee 4 25@4 50 PEANUTS. Game COGkG)..: 0. ie. ease @8% ee eae ees eecens oe @7 PIGTRO ee ae eek eae ek @6 Wholesale Price Current. The quotations given below are such as are ordinarily offered cash buyers who pay promptly and buy in full packages. BAKING POWDER, ZO NWEICHS OYAL F iecans,.... %& iu'4 Ib. ‘ _ 3 40 “ao Oz. ‘ -198 % Ib. ‘* . 260 12 oz. ‘ . 3 80 eimilb. ‘ . 4% mei |. Bib. 32 dae Pi. oo ae mip. “* .. 2320 Arctic, % Ib. cans, 6 doz 45 _ * 7 “i % lb. sé » 6s 1 40 ue fin: = 2 2 40 Sime | 12 00 Absolute, 4% _ cans, 1008..11 75 % 1 50s. . 10 00 ie . Be ae Telfer’s, 2 cans, doz.. 45 - lb. 2 ep oe 1b. oe “és Lo 50 Acme, 4 1b. cans, 3 doz.... %% = ie 2 oe ee tif 4: £ |. Ss a ag Hin: ........... 2... - 2 Red Star, = cans, 45 % 85 ck 1 ib pe 1 50 AXLE GREASE. Prager ss... 2.52). #2 60 Poo a 16 Pasmene. 6... 1 60 BATH BRICK. English, 2 doz. in case oe. 80 Brice 2 ©... 8 %5 American. 2doz. incase... 70 BLUING. Gross Arctic —_— — Lae ee 3 40 “ “oy pt. d “cs “ec 1 pt t c 8-oz paper bot 7 2 r Pepper Box No. 2 300 mi 4 400 ac ae oe “ce 5 8 00 BROOMS. No. —_— ee we 1? aot Chl: 1 90 No. 2 Carpet Bese ae aos owe 2 00 Nef Lo 2 2X Parlor Gem... .--. 2.2 2 . Compion WHISK... ..:..... Fancy Ce oo. 1 00 Ma 3 = Warenouse....--. _.__...- 2¢ BUCKWHEAT. Hinges 100 Ib. eases ........-- 5 06 80. Ip. cakes... .. -: 4 25 BUTTERINE Dairy, solid packed... -.. 13 Tele 14 Creamery, solid —, 15 rolls . a6 CANDLES. Hotel, 40 1b. boxes.........- 10% Star, 40 ee 3% Paragine....6...-..5...... MWEtchene 25 CANNED Goops—Fish. Clams. 1 Ib. Little Neck..... 1 20 Clam Chowder, 3 Ib... .....- 2 10 Cove Oy sters, 1 = — 2) a a %5 Lobsters, aed picnic Sea ae cn 150 ee 2 65 . 1 ib. ibe ee 2 00 e 2 Ib. Star. 0 0 Mackerel, in Tomato. Sauce. 1 1b. Mane... 1p - ib fo 3 00 = 3 1b. in Mustard...3 00 i 3 1b. soused......- 3 00 Salmon, | ib. Columbia.. ..1 90 Aiesko.. 1 80 Sardines, domestic Me os 5 16e_.....@ 9 a Mustard %s...... @10 oi imported 4s..... 13% : spiced, %48-...... 10 ‘Trout, 3 ib, brook... -...- CANNED GooDsS—FTruits. Spel gallons, stand. ..... 2 40 ckberries, Seana 0 90 Cherries, red standard...... : ao WO 2 00 Pamsene........ 2. .-. 8... 90 Keg Plums, stand.........-- 1 30 Gooseberries See 1 00 Green Gages....... 30 Peaches, all yellow, stand..1 70 et aeon eel cu 1 45 _ Pie ees 115 Goo ee 1 30 EAReappes 6.5.0.2... - 1 50@2 50 Gumnees .0. 8. 1 00 Raspberries, extra........-- ts a eeG.- 2. 1 60 Strawberries .... ._...--.... i 10 Whortleperries. .........-... % CANNED VEGETABLES. Asparagus, Oyster Bay...... Beans, Lima, stand......... 90 “Green Limas.. @1 00 Sersiee @ 9 * Stringiess, Erie......- 90 ““ Lewis’ Boston Baked..1 40 Corn, Archer’s Trophy...... 1 00 a Morn’g Glory .1 00 r r Early Golden.1 00 Peas, Frenen. 1 68 ‘* extra marrofat... @1 35 “cc 80 “ce 35 ni 55 “ French, extra fine... .1 530 Mushrooms, ‘extra fine...... 215 Pumpkin, 3 1b. Golden...... 1 00 Succotash, standard........ 95 Squase oo 2 2. 1 10 Tomatoes, Red Coat.. @1 00 Good Enough.. _.2 00 . Ben Bar. +... |. 10 ies —— br. . @1 00 cH Michigan Full p= 9 @9% Sap Sago... 16 @16% CHOCOLATE—BAKER’S. German Sweet.. .......... 23 Prensa: 0065. 35 TOCOM. 65a 38 Breakfast Coeoa.......... 48 Bo ee 37 CHEWING GUM. Rubber, po lumps es 25 Cee. 35 SPTHCG 30 CHICORY. COFFEE—Green. Rio, fare... ee 17 @19 wee Sec ees cee 184%4@20 — pee 8: @21 . cues washed...19 @22 . golden eee ccceace 20 @23 Names. 2.2005) 00: @22 eer icnn ks Gunkaneinss @23 IPeaberey.. 6.0.22 G. 20 @23 Java, Interior......... 20 @2 “« Mandheling... .26 = Mocha, genuine....... 2 @ To ascertain cost of roasted coffee, add %e. per lb. for roast- ing and 15 per cent. for shrink- age. COFFEES—Package. Z ~ lbs PAQW oe 2334 ci CAPARCIS (0. 0... 24% McLaughlin’s XXXX....233 Paria 2 2314 Thompson’s Honey Bee... -25 Wiper. 0000 23 COFFEE EXTRACT. Valley City................. Cotton, . “| Ste... 1 50 a Cott... ... re 1 60 . ate. .2 fe 2 00 - Sete. -:... a 2 2 Jute Ot... ... er 1 00 Ri fa eG)... . 1 i CONDENSED MILK. IG 7 50 ANSIO SWiss......-...-.--_.. 6 00 CRACKERS. Kenosha Butter...........-- 8 Seymour = ..-..5-.-45.. 6 Bates... 4... 2... 6 See 6 ao 7 i ee 8 Cily Saga... 8-8. cs. 8 GG ae nwo 6% S Oyster 2.55... -... a 6 City Cenc, _— 0 6 Pigeon 6 CREAM TARTAR. Strictly. pure. ./....:....-.. 38 GTOCEER 20.3 inc eek cent ose 24 DRIED FRUITS—Domestic. | SALERATUS, Apples, sun-dried..... 3 @ 3%} DeLand’s, pure... ......4...:. 5 en 6 os 64 | | Church’s, Cap Sheaf........ 5 Apricots, , 12 Penta ae 5 Blackberries “ : . Taverns ee 5 Nectarines wo... .---. 12 EE OSE Nas —— esa eriee aes 7 Corn, , barrels. Pe eseaas ete: @27 " cai ei aa : “ one-ba arrels.... @2> Raspberries “ ..-:- ose 20 | Pure Sugar, bbl........... ons : oo FRU shies half barrel... .30@38 ere... 8 Pp cy in bemes @2%5 SWEET GOODS. DRIED FRUITS—Currants. i xX XXX Zante, in barrels...... @ 4% | Ginger Smaps.......... 9 9% ‘ in less quantity @5 Sugar Creama........, 9 9% DRIED FRUITS—Prunes. | Frosted Creams....... 9% Parkes. co...) oe 44@ 4% | Graham Crackers..... 9 4) 72 Basa 514@ 6 Oatmeal Crackers..... 9 Peapereah 4. 2... 1 SODA . ee FRUITsS—Raisins. ee ae 5% leis ul) bos 9 x is 4% Ong@aran cc eo owe, eo ce Ht = London Layers, Cali- TEAS. foreie 2235. ..:. 5. @ S London Layers, forn. @ F ARAN Regulate. Wiacaiels Caliiecsio. @ : eal es el use oto ee 14 @16 Te cea beak GOOG --.- eee se eee es 18 @22 Remon 2 solos. 13 Choi ee 24 @2 Orange... 14 erecse. 30 @34 ‘i FARINACEOUS ‘g0oDs. SUN CURED, arina, 100 eee. ........ ae ooo Hominy, per Bbl.. 2)... 3 50 | Good ANIMES Eats ex Macaroni, dom 12 lb box.... WR) bts oeeenneennnes @28 . imported Da aele @i0 | Choicest.. ie -30 @33 Pearl Barley ......... Qs | Peas, green... ...... @140|_. Pere eee ee ee @ 3 | Fair eee ee ee @20 Sago, German......... @ 6% | CHOICE... ns. @25 Tapioca, fi’k or p’rl. @ 6% | ee D35 Wheat. cracked....... @ 6% | Extra choice, wire leaf @40 Vermicelli, import. . @10 GUNPOWDER domestic... @60 Common to fair.......25 @35 FLAVORING EXTRACTS. Extra fine to finest....50 @65 Jennings’ D.C. Lemon Vanills | Choicest fancy 7 @s&5 2 0z. Panel, doz. 85 1 eG _ oz. 1 40 2251 a pny © 295 3 25 Sommon i ferry. ...... 20 @35 Wal “ © $00 1 60 Superior tofine........ 40 @50 “o 5, | . 27 4 00 YOUNG HYSON, No.10, “ <4 Bp 6 09 | Common to fair.......18 @26 No. 4, Taper, “* 1 60 2 50 | Superior to fine....... 30 @40 % pt, Round,“ 425 7 3 OOLONG. i - ' & oO 15 60 | Common to fair....... 25 @30 FISH—SALT. Superior to fine...... 30 @50 Cod, Weegee. @5_ | Fine to choicest 1.55 @65 tC poneless. 2000001), ee “Te Halipus fgets Herring, round, % > 50 | — wet ec teeter testes 25 @30 B gibbed.. ee @35 ba Holland. ial 10 00 | ~ = CE Osa 55 @65 a kegs,new @ 85| en Bust. 8 @10 Sca a fea 25 | TOBAccos—Plug. Mack. sh’s, No. 2 2 a 11 =| S. W. Venable & Co.’s Brands, ac ie 10 és Ss 45 | | Nimrod, ate and Sele... ..... 37 Trout, % bbls. ae vin oe apg _- Of...) = 10 its. eee oe. Ol pee ee ee a : White, No, 1, 3 bes... 2 50 | Big 5 Center. dxt2, 12 0Z...... 34 ” {5 Ib. kits.....115| Tr ee ae . ee 37 * oe 20 TB ees 90 | a OZ... +. ++. ee, 2%» c Family, % bbls. 2 35 | TOBAccos—Fine Cut. re - ae. 50} D. Scotte Yo.” ee be n & Co.'s eae Ce 5 251 cence ine Half ioe 2 gg | Sweet Cuba........... 37 LAMP WICKS. | TRADESMAN CREDIT COUPONS, 6 30 | $ 2, per hundred........... 2 50 NG SS 3 00 Ne 2... 50 | $10, “ ee 4 00 LICORICE. #20, ‘* . 5 00 Pace 30| Subject to the following dis- Calabria. :.-.---.-.---..... 25 | Counts: SC 18 | 200 or over. 5 per cent, MOLAS ae - Bisck Strap) SE 20 Cuba Baking.. _... ..- oe? cE Porto Rico.. we eee +++ -24@35 | 4 rt _ New Orleans, “good.. ee 25@30 50 & = Seca eticie es cosesesgonsae 9 i shale Sa & re barrel, te ee em ee eww ee ae One-half barrels, 3c extra. YEAST. OATMEAL. Ferme : > Muscatine, Barres ........ 8 oo OO ee : 2 ne a 12 Cocoa Shells, Dulko 3% ROLLED OATS. — ly, 30-Ib. pails.......4 .. is Muscatine, Barrels... @5 %5 we Talf bbls.. @3 12 Ce . aged. || 2 15@2 25; PAPER & WOODENWARE OIL. PAPER Michigan Feat. 3... 9 oe c Water White a a 10% Curtiss & Co. quote as fol- PICKLES. lows: Medinm...._. ‘oe 4 75| Straw i59 vs a can r oe ee 1 ie aia i —— wees eee 3 50 —- Se 8. SSN Tg Clay, ~ ec 1 75 | Dry a en A T. D. fullcount........ 75] Jute Manilla... ..........11'8 Cob, No. 3. a 48 | Red Express age 5 Carolina — Ee 6% sinha oagueeemmtane 4 Ne 5% i TWINES, No 2 Dee ous 5%@ a COMO... 2.2 i ING: Seco Cotton, No. 2 JONAH ............ -... Seea@Ge SALT | Sea Island, assorted Common Fine per bbl....... 80} No.5 Hemp Se ee Solar Rock, 56 lb. sacks..... ot NO See. lee = pocket [eee ae Oe 7% pal Ml oottttereresse cess sees z = WOODENWARE. Ashton bu, bage .......... 7 | TUPS, No.1... 0... 2... eee. 725 Higgins . Co e %B L 4 ie ea ate alee pla 6 = a ate « ge Pe Re 1, two-hoop.. 1 @ SAL SODA. No. 1, three-hoop.... 1 % AE SO en Ce ee 13; | Clothespins, 5 gr. boxes.... 60 Granulated, boxes.......... 2” | Bowls, 11 inch............,. 1 00 ssa aes gee eae 1 25 —— 3 doz. in box..... 2 35 : DON tees ee eeee ee : = an eg Ue eee = 35 i eee klk lal 7 SEEDS. i assorted, 17s and 17s 2 50 Merced bird 0 4% “158, 17s and 19s 2 7% aw a 10 | Baskets, eae tette ee eeees ‘ - ORAEY . 25. 2 ee eee ee se a ee 4 with covers 1 90 — ee 8% ;, _ Willow cl’ths, aed 5 75 et 4% i ly , No.2 6 25 aad ee 7% i : “No.8 7 25 SNUFF. i. Splint “ No.1 3 50 Scotch, in bladders......... 37 LL o No.2 4 25 Maccaboy, in jars........... 35 “No.3 5 00 French Rappee, in Jars... - 43 SOAP. z Detroit Soap Co.'s Brands. GRAINS and FEEDSTUFFS Superior: 3 30 WHEAT. Gueen Anne... 2.2... soo). New. Old. German Family... .........- 246; Wine. |. 80 Mottled German...........- 3 = Ree. 76 80 o — ee ee eee 2 70 FLOUR if Berean... 2. 1 871 Strai i c é rest, Wloater............ ...3 & Straight, ie aan t cers ; = Cocoa Castile .............. 300! Patent “ sacks......... 5 60 Cocoa Castile, Pancy.......- 3 36 “ “ barrels... 5 80 Allen B. Wrisley’s Brands. ca aoa a TB. .eeeee eee oP elie ae a eee 7 = Granniateds | 0000000) / 245 Bouncer, 100......... sas MILLSTUFFS. sSPICEs—W hole. —........_..... 11 00 Allspice...........-.--.+++- 9 Ree 11 00 Cassia, China in mats....... 8 Sercemmien 10 00 c Batavia in bund....11 MGGHBge Lf co. 12 00 ; Saigon in rolis...... a) | Mixed Peed... ... 1... 16 00 Cloves, AYADOVNA.-........- 26 Coarse mieat. 2. 8... 16 00 . planzibar See ecee enue 20 CORN ace Batavia. .............. 80 Small lots es 4 Nutmegs, PANEy 80 |¢ ee = No. 1 ee 5 ee 39 c mo f............... 70 OATS. Pepper, singapore, a 5 Small lots Be ees cote wou ae 26 Te NARS a ee eee a 23 _ AaOG.. 42... 20 RYE spicEs—Ground—In Bulk. = i ma ig | NO. 2-.-2.- 222+ s-nnnnnsenees 35@40 Cassia, Batavia ee 20 BARLEY. and Saigon. = NO ee ee, 1 25 “Saigon ............. Ne 110 Cloves, AyApOyNe 6.6L. 23 Janzipar oo. 25 ae Ginger, African. 320. c. 12% | NO. 1...-. 2.2.2.2. eee secon es 11 00 Cochim. .. coy ee 9 00 i o “ eRRCA 006... 18 —— wee DAgawig 2c lS. 90 Mustard, English........... 92 | HIDES, PELTS and FURS. and Trie. .25 Perkins & Hess pay as fol- . Teese... -. 6.3... 27 lows: Manners, NO. 2... 80 HIDES. Pepper, Singapore, Diack. ...21 Green 4@4y% ee, white. ....30 Part Cured... 20.000. 4%4@ 5. Herbs & Spices, small..... 6 —. setter eeeeee 5 @5% eee 1 De ie ee STARCH. Ca fskins, reen...... 3 Mystic, * Bees... eae 4 48 cured anne aie 440 5 barrels. .. .....--.. 6 | Deaconskins.......... 10 @20 SUGARS. ¥4 off for No. 2. Cut Deaf...) 16... @ 94 PELTS. oe : @ 9 | Shearlings............. 10 @2%5 Granulated, H. & E.’s. @8.26 Estimated wool, per ib 20 @28 Franklin. [os MISCELLANEOUS sO night's... 8.56 l oe Confectionery A...... mai ia. a4@ 4 : Standard A. ...-...... @ 8% | Switches .............. 2@ 2 No. 1, White ExtraC.. @7% | Ginseng.. 2 00@2 50 Wa, 2 stra ©... @ 7% ee No. $C, golden........ @® 7% WOOL, No. 4 C, eee ss, @7 Wesnee.. oc... ke 25@30 NG 8 ©) cise. @ 6% | Unwashed...... .......:.. prt » Drugs % Medicines. State Board of Pharmacy. One Year—Ottmar Eberbach, Ann Arbor. Two Years—Geo. McDonald, Kalamazoo. ‘Three Years—Stanley E. Parkill, Owosso. Four Years—Jacob Jesson, Muskegon. Five Years—James Vernor, Detroit. President—Jacob Jesson, Muskegon. Secretary—Jas. Vernor, Detroit. Treasurer—Geo. McDonald, Kalamazoo. Next Meeting—At Lansing, November 5, 6 and 7. Michigan Siate Pharmaceutical Ass’n. President—Geo. Gundrum, Ionia. First Vice-President—F. M. Aisdorf, Lansing. Second Vice-President—H. M. Dean, Niles. Third Vice-President—O. Eberbach, Ann Arbor. Secretary—H. J. Brown, Ann Arbor. Treasurer—Wm Dupont, Detroit. Executive Committee—A. H. Lyman, Manistee; sett, Detroit; F. J. Wurzburg, Grand Rapids; Hail, Greenville; E. T. Webb, Jackson, Local Secretary—A. Bassett, Detroit. Annual Meeting—At Detroit, Sept. 17, 18 and 19. Grand Rapids Pharmaceutical Society. President, J. W. Hayward, Secretary, Frank H. Escott. Grand = ids Drug Clerks’ Association. President, F. D. Kipp; Secretary, Albert Brower. Detroit Pharmaceutical Society President, J. W. Allen; Secretary, W. F. Jackman. Muskegon Drug Clerks’ Association. President, C. S. Koon; Secretary, J. W. Hoyt. A. Bas W. A. The Opinion of Another Grand Rapids Druggist. GRAND Rapips, Sept. 3, A. Stowe, Grand Rapids. DEAR SIR , attention E. ealled to is an article in your journal, written by a! so-claimed old pharmacist of this city, | in his! upholding Mr. Hall, of Manistee, defiance of the pharmacy law. For a pharmacist of thirty years’ perience to make such a statement as this representative of our profession has is absurd and likewise a base insinuation on the pharmacists of the city of Grand | Rapids. If your friend, who has been a} druggist for the past thirty years, is not able to pass the Michigan State Board of | Pharmacy, the more shame for him. There are many men in this city who can and have passed our Board of Phar- macy. Should they not be able to bring | chemistry up to 60, they ought to be suf- | ficiently posted in pharmacy to obtain a} high standing in pharmacy, materia medica and specimens, which would bring their average much above 60, the average required by the State Board. Any one who is well acquainted with the} business, and will post himself on chem- istry and become thoroughly acquainted with the U.S. Pharmacopeia (not the U.S. Dispensatory), can pass the Board with a fair average. The insinuation that only two mem- bers of our Pharmacy Board could an- swer their own questions is indeed cut- ting. Can it be possible that from among all the pharmacists in the State of Michigan, not a Board can be chosen who are capable of providing a set of suit- able questions for applicants that they themselves are able to answer ? Of what use is our law, if we insist on defying it? Any one engaged in phar- macy, or who wishes to begin business on his own account, who does not take pride enough in the profession to pass an ex- amination, is not worthy of a permit to practice pharmacy. As a compliment to our Board, I would state that, with the exception of one, I found them gentlemen in every respect, and by far more lenient than the Board of our sister State, Illinois; and I trust that, in the near future, Michigan, like New York, will pass alaw compelling every pharmacist to pass an examination: and I doubt not that this is the senti- ment of the best pharmacists of our State. Yours truly, WILL. Z. BANGS. |The writer of the above—uninten- tionally, perhaps—misquotes the person interviewed by THE TRADESMAN, who did not infer that he could not pass the examination as a whole, but asserted that he could not pass the chemistry por- tion of the examination. As heis one of the oldest pharmacists in the city, witha professional standing enjoyed by few druggists in the State, his admission is a virtual condemnation of the chemistry examination, far as its relation to practical pharmacy is concerned.—Ep. ] ————.@or-2 oe —__—_ In Defense of the Board. MANISTEER, Sept. 9, 1889. E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: DEAR Str—I notice in Tue TRApDEs- MAN of September 4 a report of an inter- view with one of your Grand Rapids druggists, in which he attacks the State Board of Pharmacy in regard to their examinations, especially the questions in chemistry, which he considers too hard, I believe. It seems very so strange to me that a man who has had thirty years’ experience | in the business of dispensing pharmacy; who necessarily must have experienced the desirability of knowing the reason why certain mixtures act in the manner they do: why sucha salt is medicinally incompatible with such an acid—should w deliberately pronounce the simple exam- ination in that branch as ‘“‘the veriest bosh.”’ Again, how would a druggist know that such and such drugs were incompat- ibles, unless he knew what was formed by their union? How would he be able to judge of the purity and strength of drugs, unless he knew how they were made and of what elements they were composed ? The examination only requires such a knowledge of chemistry as will enable a man to know the chemical relations that the articles he handles bear toward each other and which ones are likely to be in- fluenced or acted upon by the presence of asecond agent so as to form dangerous or poisonous mixtures. Certainly, every one employed in the business of com- pounding and dispensing medicines should know this much about the goods he handles, in order to have it said of him, ‘‘He knows his business.”’ MANISTEE. Oe Dont Fail to See Their Line. We will be represented at Detroit dur- » ing the annual convention of the Michi- gan State Pharmaceutical Association by J. Leo. Kymer, of our firm, and Geo. H. Raynor, Gilbert J. Haan and Walter Dudley. Their headquarters will be at room, 114 and 115, Plankinton House. “We expect every one handling fancy goods to see our line of samples, which will be better assorted than ever before. Eaton, Lyon & Co. cx} The Pharmacy of To-Day.* A perusal of many works on pharmacy, old and new, to find a definition of phar- macy, resulted in the discovery that none of the books contained a sentence which might convey an idea as to what phar- macy really is. The colleges teach that pharmacy is that part of art and the eollection, preservation and preparation of such substances which are adapted to serve the purpose of medicines. One who occupies himself with that branch of art | and science, is a pharmacist. According | to that there are really very few phar-| macists, and another word ought to be! coined to designate those who have hitherto undeservedly enjoyed the title | of pharmacist. Pharmacy is now in a! | state of transition in which its foothold | | is severely threatened, and it cannot be} ; denied that the majority of those en- | gaged in the profession are to some ex- ' tent responsible for this state of things. |A hundred years ago the pharmacist | made all hisown preparations, the chem- | ical as well as the galenical, except, per- {haps the crude acids, etc. He was obliged to, because he could not buy them as he can now. The advent of the ichemical industry in the beginning of j this century was the first step toward making pharmacy what itis now. Es- tablishments devoted to making chemi- eals on a large scale soon grew up, and | supplied the pharmacist, who, out of convenience, began to buy such things | that were difficult or inexpedient to make. | He gradually ceased making preparations | Of a complex nature altogether, and finally made no chemicals at all, relying / wholly on the wholesale manufacturer, /who in turn could not supply him at ‘less than it would cost to make the pre- parations in the pharmacy. The manu- |facturer ona large scale soon realized | that the manufacture of galenical pre- | parations would be another source of in- /come to him. Andsoit was. Hegradu- ally increased the number of prepara- | tions, so that now the wholesale house | furnishes any preparation recognized at jall. The pharmacist made the mistake |of supporting the wholesale manufac- ‘turer, and himself invoked a mighty |competition which threatens to subdue |him. All indications are that the near future will accomplish what seems highly probable. A pharmacist will simply be the vender of certain articles, among which the pills and plasters and other preparations which the manufacturer supplies, will be less abundant than ci- gars, walking sticks and umbrellas. A physician’s prescription will call, as it _often does already, for A’s pills, or B’s emulsion, and the pharmacist will only need to count out so many pills, or fill a bottle with something he knows very little about, and write the directions. It depends on the pharmacist of to-day and the coming one whether this state of matters will go on or whether it will be remedied, whether pharmrcy will be led back to the track on which it can ever advance as an art and science. Every pharmacist comes intu personal contact with the doctor whose prescrip- tion he dispenses. He could use his en- ergy and eloquence to direct, to some ex- tent, the nature of the prescription, by appropriate suggestions, comments on home-made preparation, the value and full strength of which he could guaran- tee, and by being complaisant, the phy- sician often feels the desire or necessity for consulting with the pharmacist about medicines, ete. At such and other times the pharmacist should take opportunity to show his value to the physician, who in turn will learn to rely on the pharma- cist for any kind of preparation which his practice may suggest rather than study the list of pills and elixirs of the manufacturer to find what he needs. The pharmacist is often asked what the relation is in strength between a prepar- ation, a tincture or fluid extract f. i. and the active constituent of the drug. He cannot answer because there is no fixed relation; the tincture may be of a certain percentage of the drug, but the drug is never constant in its proportion of active principle. The physician’s just cry is for a standard of strength of the active principles in the preparations of all the more important drugs. Why not estab- lish such standards? The Pharmacopeia Commission ought to concern itself with this question. The absence of such pre- parations of fixed strength induces the practitioner to prescribe the active prin- ciples themselves, they allowing of more accurate dosage than preparations con- taining an indefinite percentage of active principles. Good quality of drugs does not imply a constant proportion of active constituents. My experience with phy- sicians leads me to believe that they would much rather prescribe a standard- ized tineture or fluid extract than the alkaloid, they not being as familiar with the latter as regards solvent, vehicle, ete., as with the drug or its preparations. ln order to regain the status which pharmacy held, the pharmacist must be more of a pharmacist. It is surprising how few there are who engage them- selves in assaying the drugs or prepara- tions which they dispense, or in testing the purity of the chemicals on their shelves. If they would occupy their time with such work they would be amply repaid by the satisfaction of hay- ing occasionally discovered a deficiency in strength of some preparation, or an adulteration of some drug, or an impurity in some chemical. Besides that, they would become more skilled in pharma- ceutical manipulation of a higher order; their experience might suggest, the im- provement of old methods or the devis- ing of new and better ones, thus elevat- ing the status of the profession. Regard- ing assaying, it is true the exact deter- mination of the constituents of a drug is acknowledged by professional chemists to be difficult and baffling, but pharma- ceutical assaying comes within the range of easy practical execution. Most phar- macists have an exaggerated idea of the difficulty of carrying out an assay pro- cess. They read a process and find it complicated, laborious and requiring too much work. Would they stop to reason out the principle of the process they could readily simplify the method and use it advantageously. Some chemicals the manufacturing chemist supplies at less than it would cost the pharmacist to prepare them. Grant that; but should the pharmacist rely on the manufacturer for the purity sciences which concerns itself with the | l Mr. Fringe-of-the-Cyclone myself. *Read by F. J. Wulling, Ph. G., at the meeting of the New York é State Pharmaceutical Association. and identity of the chemicals? Our. Pharmacopeeia, the best work of its kind | in the world, contains tests of identity | and purity for every chemical it recog-' nizes, most of them easy and quick of | application. Would the pharmacist | apply the tests as his profession makes | it incumbent upon him, he would not always find 4 per cent. of ethy] nitrite in the sweet spirit of nitre he buys, nor | only 6 per cent. of tartrate of calcium in| cream of tartar, nor could the wholesale | merchant sell him carbolic acid for creo- | sote, or oil of peppermint deprived of its! camphor forthe pure oil. It is mani- fest that the pharmacist has, to a great | extent, his fate in his own hands. In conclusion, I would say that these | ‘remarks are not directed to all pharma- | cists, but only to those to whom they are | applicable. “THE OLD ORIGINAL.” RE-PAINT e q l cais™, Your = ——=— 75, ae [Jarriage aints (MADE ONLY BY ACME White Lead and Coler Works, DETROIT, MICH. $$$ A Slight Misunderstanding. When I accepted the position of dis-| penser in the supply store on one of the) Indian reserves in Western Canada, it! was not supposed that I understood the Indian tongue, nor was I expected to! deal out tobacco and groceries to the’ ‘noble red man;’’ yet in a fit of reckless- | ness I attempted both, and in conse-'! quence created an episode in my career. CINSENG ROOT. We pay the highest price forit. Address PECK BROS., Wholesale Druggists, GRAND RAP Se nT) arr RELIABLE FOOD Polishina This is the Time to Paint. The Best is Always the Cheapest. WE HAVE SOLD THE Pioneer Prepared Paint For many years and GUARANTEE Same to Give Satisfaction. Dealers in paints will find it to their interest to write us for prices and sample cards. HAZELTINE & PERKINS DRUG 60,, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. For Infants and Invalids. Used everywhere, with unqualified success. Not a medicine, but asteam- cooked food, suited to the weakest stomach. TZake no other. Sold b druggists. In cans, 35c. and upward. WooLRicn & Co. on every label. One day, when the ‘‘Boss’’ was at din-! ner, the clerk of the grocery department, who had been up all the preceding night , Wholesale Price Current. at an Indian war-dance, intimated that as things were somewhat quiet, he would | Advanced—Iodium, Iodoform, Iodide Potash. Declined—Linseed Oil. steal ‘‘forty winks’? ere his ‘‘Jaggs’’ | (such was his irreverent appelation of. the proprietor) got back, and if any per- | son came in, to call him. He had been gone about ten minutes, and | could hear | Carb the partition of the back room gently | Huger er as i z : E : | Bydroenior ........... vibrating in accord with his sonorous [Nigoewmn breathing, when a lank, copper-colored | Oxalicum ............. specimen of the aboringine slid into the | Pbesphorium dil...... = | Salievineum ..-.... 5: 1 40@1 80 grocery department. I was about to | Sulphuricum.... ..... 13 i @ 5 summon ‘‘Jim’’ when the ‘‘son of the} Tannicum............. if 40@1 60 Forest’’ said ‘‘Sago!’’ Now any chump | | Tartaricum............ @ 43 knows what ‘‘sago’’ is; I thought it was | too bad to call Jim for ‘such a small mat- | ter and consequently proceeded to serve | I put | up a pound of ‘‘sago’’ and as the Indian | had been somewhat brief in his manner | of asking I was equally so in attempting | to close the transaction, simply saying | “Ten cents.’’ My customer’s face never | | cupaiadatcaneeu a aunan changed expression for one moment as | BACCAE. he again grunted out ‘‘Sago.’ Here I ! Cubeae (po. 1 60....... 1 85@2 00 delicately | intimated that this was ‘‘sago,’’ | Juniperus ...-..----.-- eo = that this must be a cash transaction, and | ee even though he were a lineal descendant | a SS aan of Hiawatha he could not get credit at | ay age TS im that establishment. Then once more Ij Terabin, Canada ..... said ‘‘Ten cents,’’ he replied ‘‘Sago.’’ [| Tolutan.........-..-.- reiterated ‘‘Ten cents’? and then we CORTEX. branched out into saying hard things in} Abies, Canadian. Anglo-Saxon and Iroquois about each Cassine moe other’s progenitors, which appeared to Horas ccc Oe a eg have no special effect on this being of | Myrica Cerifera, po......... war-hoops and wigwams, but was gradu- | Prunus — eee areca ally elevating my by no means gentle SS a temper to a point at which it usually as- sumed full command of the field. - ACIDUM, Aceeum ._.. Benzoicum, German.. Boracic Carbolicunt ..-... 2... . 80@1 Cyanide Potass Nitras.. AMMONIA. | Aqua, * G6 20: !. 8 deg 11@ 12@ | caches a as Chioridum ...... 0.5. .- ANILINE. Back... 2 0G@2 25 oe... 80@1 00 45@ 50 PRed@ 22.2. ) 2 W@3 00 Hydras Ipecac, Jalapa, oF Maranta, \s. Rhei. x Serpentaria.. @l: 45@ 45G, Symplocarpus, dus, Zingiber a. Sassafras = * * * x Ulmus Po (Ground 12)...... EXTRACTUM. i Glye yrrhiza Glabra.. It was Jim who unravelled us and iia helped me from behind a barrel of prunes. He also gently but firmly told me, that hitting an Indian across the face with a cod-fish was no way to con- vince him that I was right even though he had banged me in the eye with a quid of tobacco a few moments before; ‘‘and, by the way,’’ he concluded, ‘‘I may also add that ‘Sago’ is Indian for ‘good day’ and is considered a most friendly form of salutation.’’ I thanked him for his timely aid and explanation, and then went to wash the commingled blood of the red and white man from my face. I got my left ear fixed with adhesive plaster so that it would stay on till I reached the Doctor. Then I went out into the back shop and vowed that, although the ‘noble red man’’ might possess good points and noble qualities, he was not a success as a GUMMI. debater—was apt to grow somewhat Acacia, 1st picked... terse in his replies, so to speak—and I ‘ = “ = would make a thorough study of his ‘¢ sifted sorts.. language before again so far forgetting re Be 6 myself as to attempt to argue with him. | 4!°¢ oe ie a —_—_— A New Use for Vaseline. “‘The women have a new use for yase- line,’’ observed a Monroe street drug clerk, as he jerked his thumb over his right shoulder in the direction of a well- dressed lady who was leaving the store after having made a purchase of the petroleum compound. ““What's that??? “They are using it on now.’’ **On their shoes?’’ “Yes, and the ladies must be given credit for having made a valuable dis- covery. Theingredients of vaseline have a wonderful effect on fine leather, and it is fast taking the place of all the com- pounds manufactured for softening the shoes. Take a pair of shoes that have become stiff and uncomfortable by con- stant wear in the rain and apply a coat of vaseline, rubbing it in well with a cloth, and in a short time the leather be- comes as soft and pliable as when it is taken from the shelves of the shoe deal- er. Yes, indeed, this rainy weather has caused quite a boom in the vaseline trade.’’ * - 4G po.. Haematox, 15 Ib. box.. 1s FERRUM. Foeniculum.. Carbonate Precip...... Citrate and Quinia.... Citrate Soluble........ Ferrocyanidum Sol.. Selut Chloride........ Sulphate, com’l....... 1% c pure.-...-._- FLORA. AwIes 0... 8. Anthemis ............- Mraiiearia .-...< -...- FOLIA. SOOORS 555 6 “ec Barosm Cassia acai, “Fin nivell Saacharum N. x Salvia officinalis, 4s (and 448...-.-.-+ e+e pe carriage .. carriage . 25@, @ 30@ eae ea ce Assafcetida, (po. 30)... Benzoinum.......-..-- Camphorz.........-..- Euphorbium po ...... Galbanum. Gamboge, po eas. = 45)... Kino, (po. 2 Mastic . Myrrh, (po 45). 20... @ 4 Opii, (pc. 4 85) .--.---- 3 35@3 45 Shellac .. 28@ 35 : bleached...... 23@ 30 Trapacanm ...._-.._. 30@ HERBA—In ounce packages. ADsinthimm 0... - 5. ce Hupatorigm ....-..........- Look Major Mentha Piperita............ . War their shoes Hue... eee Teneeetum, ¥......-....-... Riis Ve MAGNESIA. Calcined, Pat.........- Carbonate, Pat ....... Carbonate, K. & M.... Carbonate, Jenning5..- OLEUM. AbDainthium .....:-)..- 5 00@5 = Amygdalae, Dulce... .. Amydalae, Amarae.. Ani = Auranti Cortex....... 55@ 2a = 35Q Cinehona .... C Columba... Conium . ae Exhibition of ‘‘ Last Days of Pompeii.’ The people of Michigan will soon have an opportunity of witnessing one of the grandest pageants ever seen in the West—Pain’s ‘‘Last Days of Pompeii,” exhibited with all the stage and scenic accessories used for two seasons at Coney Island. The advertisement in another column gives full particulars as to dates: a 2 Sat = and prices of admission. An attache of _ ounce......... @ _ THE TRADESMAN, who saw the exhibi- Picls Lees gal. ce 0S. 12 tion in New York, has no hesitancy in | Bici2 — = recommending its general excellence and @6 00 in advising every business man who can possibly attend the show to do so. te The Drug Market. Opium and morphia are steady. Qui- nine is very firm. Iodine and prepara- tions have advanced to the prices ruling in August. Linseed oil has declined. Exeehthites............ 1 00 Erieeron ..........:..- z ea 30 Gaumitheoria. 2 10@2 20 Geranium, ounce..... @ Gossipii, Sem. gal..... HQ 7 Hedeoma eee eo 1 15@1 2% sumiperl ..:..---.5-..: DY oe Layendula ...........- 90@2 O Dimones 6... 5. 1 O@1 80 & Mentha Piper.......... 2 35@2 40 “s ec Rhei oa aon Rosse. ounce........:. Saeeias 40@ 45 Paes 20.5. 90@1 00 SAHOO nce ee i oy 00 Sassafras. .... 60 a ess, ounce. Pp’ Theopromas, - 0. 6... POTASSIUM. RiGee. Bichromate ........... BTOUNOO eso: 15@ Chlorate, (po. 18) Potassa, Bitart, pure.. Potassa, Bitart, com... Potass Nitras, 7 PrUSsinte...:___ Sulphate po.... RADIX, 6 “ ACOUMILOER 0. 0... Alghae AMGBTIER 20... ATO, DO... 2... Calamus... 2... Gentiana, (po. 15) ..... ae CDV. 25)... is Canaden, (po. oO)... _.. Hellebore, Ala, po.. Puula, PO... DOLL: Iris plox (po. — — lium, » PO. os - ZB ‘ py Spices 2. Sanguinaria, (oe 25) . Renera 3: a = Similax, Officinalis, Setliae, (po. 35)... . pe... Mie aleriana, Eng. (po. = German.. Taugiper fa SEMEN. Anisum, (po. 20)...... Apium (graveleons).. Bird is... Carui, (po. 18) .. Cardamon. |... Corlandrum.... Cannabis Sativa....... 3%G —— ee Chenopodium . 10@ Dipterix a oe 1 = is =e ae 10@ ee pol . 2 és Lin Lini, era) (bbl 4 ).. Lobel 1 Pharlaris Canarian... RS Sinapis, —e- : Nigra. 2... SPIRITUS. Frumenti, vB —o Co..2 00@2 50 Spt. Vint Galli... __-. Vini Oporto .... Vini Aiba...... SPONGES. Florida sheeps’ wool carriage... Nassau sheeps’ wool oe 1 Boge 00 Velvet extra ‘sheeps” wool Carriage. ._._.. Extra yellow” sheeps’ Grass sheeps? wool ¢ar- Pee Hard for slate use. 75| Pix Burgun Yellow Reef, for slate WSe SYRUPS. AeCencig. |. |. Zimeiper ....__. ipcene.... 1. Hermi fod... Aurant Cortes... .-.. 2.2... Rhei Arom..... Similax omar oa ood oe oe “ec lo iat Sencea |... Seitiae...._..- = Co... Prunus: vyirg.... TINCTURES. Aconitum Napellis = Mle ae AlOGS ee “ged aigirh: 3 Arnica. Asafcetida...... Atrope Belladonna.......... Benzoin..-..... = Ce:.... Sanguinaria.... arose .... ... : Cantharides.... Capsicum .....-. Cardamon bene Oe ee sie ele a elas ‘ 6c roe el Co... Guatca oe ammon. @neine: . |. |: Hyoscyamus ... leding. .. 2... Coleress: Herr Chioridum............ Nux Vomica... Op ee ee Camphorated ........ .... Deodor.... Auranti Cortex. Gua a Rhatany ....... eee eessew cies ~ Cassia Acutifol a. Co. . Serpentaria .... Stromonium.... Molutan «: ...... Valerian... ... ‘ Veratrum Veride............ MISCELLANEOUS. Ether, Spts Nit, oo ARGBVIER |. 1 35@1 4& Argenti Nitras, ounce @ 6 Arsenicum 5@ Balm Gilead Bud 38a Bismuth S. N 2 10@2 2 Caicium on 1s, (48 a1, 4m, f2).. Caniharides Russian, C apsici Fructus, ae. po. B po. Caryophyllus, o> 28) Carmine, No. 4 Coccus Cassia Fructus Centraria squibbs .. | Chloral Hyd Crst ee cs Z | Chondrus’ Cinchonidine, E& W ——— Corks, lis cent Sanwss preemp. 0a) Rubra DOR Bas Cupri Sulph Dextrine Ether Sulph Emery, all numbers.. H M ey 2 IPS od Feti- PO.........2., ( Mreota, (pe.) 45... || 3 ¢ Flake W Pe 12% Galla @ x ot ar oe rare Cooper Hreneh | || 40@ Glassware flint, 75 & 10 per cent. by box 70 less Glue, Brown BS @lycerina Grana Paradisi rte He 9 OL OO Co dO UF ns — Hydraag Chlor ogee 12 aS i Ox Siecndie @1 Ammoniati.. @1 Unguentum. 45@ 5 Hydrareyvram ..._. Ichthyobolla, Am..... rs 6c @ 44 due 4% 35@, ig . 34@ 4g Yodine, Resubl........ 3 EG: 6) Iodoform Z Lupulin Lycopodium... / |_|. Mees Liquor Arsen et Hy- rarg lod Liquor Potass Arsinitis 10@ ei Sulph (bbl Mannia. i en Ss. aS aw: =~ NN. ¥: @ & C. Co Moschus Canton Myristica, No. 1 On Sep Vomica, (po 20).. 8 8&@ 9 11@ 12 2 B@2 50 2 00 1 10 85 65 doz Picis Liq., quarts ..... ee... Pil Hydrarg, (po. ee Piper Nigra, (po. = Piper Alba, (po g5) . Plumbi Acet .......... Pulvis Ipecac et opii.. Pyrethrum, boxes H & PLD Co., doz... Pyrethrum, pv Quassiae ee Quinia, Seow. S. German. Rubia Tinctorum..... Saccharum Lactis py. Salacin Sanguis Draconis... . . Santonine @® sooodbed! = 88 4 SST wanokt BURR Snuff, Soma. De. Voes Soda Boras, (po. 12}. . Soda et Potass Tart... Soda Carb Soda, Bi-Carb Soda, Ash Seda: Sutphas..... | Spts. Ether Co ' Myreia Dom... . ' Meyreia Ep... |... — ini Rect. bbl. N@ we © ind o @2 Less 5e¢ gal., cash ten days. Strychnia Cry Stal... 1 Sulphur, Sub 246 2 On 246 3 Tamarinds .. eae ce Vanilla. .. 1.9 oars 00 Zanet Saiph. 3... 7@ OILs, Whale, winter........ bard exten 027): bard, Neo. 1..... 3. Linseed, pure raw. Lindseed, boiled . Neat’s Foot, winter strained Spirits Turpentine.... PAINTS. Red Venetian... ...... 1 Ochre, yellow Mars....1% Ber... shi Putty, commercial. . . Fino Bs pare. .... a, 2% 9 Vermilion Prime Amer- fean ee 1 Vermilion, English.. TQ Green, Peninsular oe VOQ@75 Lead, red 6%@74 6s - @T4 Whiting, white Span.. @i0 Waite Gliders’: . @9 White, Paris American 1 00 Whiting, Paris Eng. renee Prepared Painti ang! 4 4 Swiss Villa Prepared Panes oct 1 00@1 20 VARNISHES, No. Tarp Coach... . ; 10@1 20 Extra‘Tur Coseh Body... 02... No. 1 Tur Eutra Tur Japan Dryer, No. 7 2@ 28 30@ 32 Millard’s Hair Glossomer. A sure cure for Itchy Sore Scalp, Dandruff, Ecze- ma, Dead or Fall- ing Hair and all Scalp Diseases. 75¢c To wash the hair and cleanse the scalp with- outinjury use MILLARD’sS HAIR FOAM. 50c aquart. Prepared by H. E. MILLARD, 73 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. Mich. Drug- gists and dealers, ask your jobber, or send to us for prices. LIQUOR & POISON RECORD COMBINED, Acknowledged to be the Best on the Market. E. £. STORE 2 OR, cee DIAMOND YER CURES Liver and Kidney Troubles Blood Diseases Constipation BL yg 2 wl Remale Complaints Being composed entirely of HERBS, i is the only perfectly harmless remedy or the market and is recommended by ali who use it. Retail Druggists will find it to their interest to keep the DIA- MOND TEA, asit fulfills all that is claimed, making it one of the very best selling articles handled. Place your order with our Wholesale House. Diamond Medisine Go., PROPRIETORS, DETROIT, - MICH. Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co,, WHOLESALE AGENTS, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH. Muskegon Paper Go,, Dealers in FINE STATIONERY, WRAPPING PAPERS, PAPER BAGS, TWINES, WOODEN DISHES, ETC. Mail Orders Filled. 44 Pine St.. Muskegon, Mich. 5S. G. Ketcham, Lime, Hair, Cement, Brick, Stucco, Sewer Pipe, Tile, Fire Brick and Fire Clay. 14 West Bridge St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Vout, Herpolsheimer & C0, Importers and Jobbers of Dry Goods STAPLE and FANCY. Promptly IN Overalls, Pants, OUR OWN MAKE. Ete.,, A COMPLETE LINE OF Fancy Crockery and Fancy Woodenware OUR OWN IMPORTATION. Inspection Solicited. Chicago and De- troit prices guaranteed. WATCH FOR LYNGH’S BEAUTY, Best $25 Cigar on the Market, D. LYNCH, Sole Owner, GRAND RAPIDS. antee Satisfaction. RAED Sos crea epee aces 70@ %5 We sell aan for Medicinal We give our Personal Attention to Mail Oraats and Guar« HAZELTINE & PERKINS DRUG CO. Importers and Jobbers of —~praues-— Chemicals and Druggists’ Sundries. Dealers in Patent Medisines, Paints, Oils, Varnishes. Sole Agents for the Celebrated Pioneer Prepared Paints. We are Sole Proprietors of WEATHERLY’S MICHIGAN CATARRH REMEDY. We have in stock and offer a full line of Whiskies, Brandies, Gins, Wines, Rums. Weare Sole Agents in Michigan for W. D. & Co., Henderson County, Hand Made Sour Mash Whisky and Druggists’ Favorite Rye Whisky. es only. All orders are Shipped and Invoiced the same day we re ceive them. Send in a trial order. Harelting & Perkins Drvg Go, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. We The Michigan Tradesman Sen FAILED TO GET THERE. "The Discouraging Experience of a Gay and Giddy Young Man. ‘From the Chicago Times. I boarded a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul train in a little town in Wisconsin to go to another little town about twenty- five miles further north. I had barely taken my seat when my attention was attracted to a young lady across the aisle. I tried to see what color her eyes were, and thought one moment they were brown, but the next moment | was sure they were blue. Just then she caught me gazing at her and her eyes became black. She would have been charming with eyes of any color, and I considered myself lucky in having a pretty face to look at. For I think with Owen Mer- edith : “If a woman be pretty, to me ’tis no matter Be she blonde or brunette, so she lets me look at her.” She was certainly pretty, and I was pretty certain she did not want me gazing eat her, so I took an inventory of her lug- gage, with the following result: One grip. one parasol, two large bundles, four small bundles, one bird-cage, four beer bottles. Those beer bottles staggered me, even as beer bottles had oft-timesdone. There were three brown ones and a green one, all tightly corked and resting comfort- ably on the seat by the side of the charmer. I fell to wondering if the young lady had been to Milwaukee and was taking home the bottles full of their liquid joy as souvenirs of her trip. Then the thought came galloping across the field of my mind that the train had come from Waukesha and that it was mineral water that was in the bottles. Imagine my joy on finding that the young lady was going to get off at the same town toward which I was bound. When the engine whistled for the sta- tion, she took the four beer bottles in her arms and commenced to collect the rest of her packages. I saw my opportunity. 1 instantly embraced it, regretting that I eould not include the fair mistress of the beer bottles. “Can I be of any service ?”’ I asked, with my hat in my hand and my heart in my throat. “-+?+?—- Guides for Indefinite Measures. One quart of sifted flour weighs about one pound. One quart of pulverized sugar weighs about one pound seyen ounces. One pint of closely packed but- ter weighs about one pound. One table- spoonful of butter weighs about one ounce. Ten eggs weigh about one pound. One quart of corn meal weighs about one pound. will be so kind,’’ smiling FOR Lowest Wholesale Quotations ON BEST Scranton Coal! Call on or address A.B. Knowlson, 25 Pearl Street, Grand Rapids. “COLUMBIA”’ Steam and Hot Water Boiler for warming dwellings. etc. HUM & SCHNEIDER, Grand Rapids, War Claims a Specialty. PENSIONS FOR DISABLED their widows and children. INCREASE PENSIONS for those whose dis- abilities have increased, and for those who have become entitled toa higher rate by a depart- mental ruling, or by act of Congress, VETERAN BOUNTIES to all soldiers who re- enlisted on or before April 1, 1864, during the war of the rebellion, having previously served in the army at any time for a period of (or periods aggregating) nine months. OFFICERS’ TRAVEL PAY now collectable in every instance where a discharge or resigna- tion was based upon a disability incurred in ser- vice. ALL KINDS OF CLAIMS diligently and per- sistently prosecuted. Sixteen years experience. My fees and other charges are moderate and in accordance with the law. ADVICE FREE and CHEERFULLY GIVEN. REFERENCES in every County in Michigan on application. F. I. DARLING, Attorney, Late Special Examiner U.S. Bureau of Pensions, 46 Old Houseman Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. FLOUR SOLDIERS, Owl, Crown Prince, White Lily, Standard, Rye, Graham. Bolted Meal, Feed, Ete. MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED. NEWAYGO ROLLER MILLS. Before Buying Grates, get our circular, Sent Free. The Aldine produces Warm Floors, Perfect Ventilation; keeps fire over night, and is cleanly. Burns coal, coke, wood or gas. Can be piped to com- mon chimneys, or set like other grates, andcan be run at half the > cost ofany other. AddressALDINE MFG. CO., Grand Rapids, Mich. 31,000 REWARD!: THE LARGEST AND BEST SLEAR LONG HAVANA FILLED SUMATRA WRAPPED CIGAR va ELECAESUESIEEETIEERREBEROEEE We acree to forfeit One Thousand Dollars te any person roving the Filler of these Cigars to contain anything ut Havana Tobacco. DILWORTH BROTHERS. Amos $, Musselman & Co, SOLE AGENTS, GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. FOURTH NATIONAL BANK Grand Rapids, Mich. A. J. BoWNE, President. Gro. C. PiERCE, Vice President. H. W. Nasu, Cashier CAPITAL, - - - $300,000. Transacts a general banking business. Wake a Specialty of Collections. Accounts ef Country Merchants Solicited. S. P. Bennett, “The hive GOAL Man. Wilkesbarre and Pittston Anthracite Coal, Cumberland Blossburg Smith- ing Coal, 72-hour. Connelsville Coke. A large supply of the above coals on track the ‘year around. Write for prices. §. P. BENNETT, Grand Rapids, Mich. a Special Notice! All smithing coals sold by us we guar- antee to be mined from the BIG VEIN in the Georges Creek District. ‘This is the coal so favorbly known as Piedmont or Cumberland Blossburg, ‘and stands unrivalled for smithing purposes. Crockery & Glassware LAMP BURNERS. No. OSun..-. 12 ts te 45 Re po No 2 2. coe We Sarwar 2... ee Mins LAMP CHIMNEYS.—Per box. 6 doz. in box. No OSuan... 2. | 4s. el 1 9 Mot FF 2 Woo ee First quality. No. 0Sun, erimp tep.--..........---..-.._-.-. 215 No. ft * a ee. 22 Ne 2 - + te rg Ee 323 XXX Flint. No. 0 Sun, crimp top...........-.- oe 25 Not . eee 2 & No.2 ~ ee SO ae ee 3 8 Pear] top. No. 1 Sun, wrapped and labeled.............- 3 70 No.2 = ci ' ee eee le wale cates 4 70 Ne 2himgee, - =. = « .-es 4 %0 La Bastic. No. 1 Sun, plain bulb, per doz.. .....-.......1 3 No. i ts ee Le 1 50 No. 1 crimp, per doz..........-------------+--- 1 40 No.2 = ee: 16 STONEWARE—AKRON. Butter Crocs, per gal......... =. .--.-.-._ 0644 Jugs, % gal., per d0z.......--.-. +--+ eee eee 65 —_ - 90 2 ee ee eee oe 1 80 Milk Pans, % gal., per doz. (glazed 66c).... 60 “ ‘6 ci “ ( * 900). ae FRUIT JaRs—Per gro. Masons pints... --..-... & 9 50 GUeTeS --,..-.-. ----- os co... 20 OO e ie-oaOm ee ee eee ce 13 00 Lightning, quarts..-. -.-..-.---.-._-.). 12 00 ” iC ostiot. ee 16 00 WHY WEAR PANTS That do not fit or wear satisfac- torily, when you can buy the Detroit Brand, that are perfect in style and workmanship. _ Jacop BROWN &COS. + PeRrect Fir, -:- Superior Make Ae OVERALLS. ASK FOR THEM! AWNINGS AND TENTS. Horse and Wagon Covers, Water Proof Coats, Bugry Aprons, Wide Cotton Ducks, ete. Send for Illustraved Catalogue. Chas. A. Coye, Telephone 106. 411 Pear! St. TIME TABLES. Grand Rapids & Indiana. GOING NORTH. A rrives. Leaves. Traverse City & Mackinaw.......... 7:00am 7:30am Traverse City & Mackinaw 9:30am 11:36am Traverse City Express....... 3:03 pm 4:20pm Petoskey & Mackinaw..... "I 8:45pm 16:30pm 7:30 a mand 11:30 a. m. trains have chair cars for Petoskey and Mackinaw City. 10:30 p. m, train has sleeping car for Petoskey and Mackinaw City. GOING SOUTH. Cincinnatl Express................ 7:00am Fort Wayne Express 12:45am Cincinnati Express. 6:00 pm Chicago and Sturgis 7:00am train has parlor chair car for Cincinnati. 6:00 p m train has Pullman sleeper for Cincinnati. 11:05 p m train has Wagner sleeper for Chicago, via Kalamazoo. Sleeping car rates—$1.50 to Chicago, Petoskey or Mackinaw City; $2 to Cincinnati. Muskegon, Grand Rapids & Indiana. Leave Arrive. FR Bo ioe os i ok og Sew ol gipee snes dccccenceoe 10:15am 11:15 am........-.- -. 3:45pm oe a 8:45 pm Pp — Leaving time at Bridge street depot 7 minutes later. Cc. L. LocKwoopD, Gen’! Pass. Agent. Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee. GOING WEST. Arrives. Leaves. ¢Morning Express...........--+++- 12:20pm 12:25pm ¢Through Mail........ --- 4:25 pm 4:30pm +Steamboat Express. . 10:40 pm 10:45 pm *Night Express........ ..-e-eeeees 6:50am 7:00 am PUAN OG on ie sr og eee secon neces 7:30am GOING EAST. +Detroit Express... -.. 6:45am 6:50am +Through Mail...... 11:35 a m 11:40am #Evening Express 3:46 p m 3:50 pm *Limited Express. .......-.2+-++0+ 6:45pm 6:50 pm +Daily, Sundays excepted. *Daily. Detroit Express has parlor car to Detroit, making direct connections for all points East, arriving in New York 10:10 a. m. next day. Limited Express has parlor car to Detroit, making close connections for all points East, also makes direct connections at Durand with special Pullman through ears to New York and Philadelphia. Steamboat express has parlor car to Grand Haven, making direct connec- tion with steamer for Milwaukee and the West. Through tickets and sleeping car berths secured at D.,G. H. & M.R’y offices, 23 Monroe St., and at the depot. Jas. CAMPBELL, City Passenger Agent. Toledo, Ann Arbor & Northern. For Toledo and all points South and East, take the Toledo, Ann Arbor & North Michigan Rail- way from Owosso Junction. Sure connections at above point with trains of D., G. H. & M., and connections at Toledo with evening trains for Cleveland, Buffalo, Columbus, Dayton, Cincin- nati, Pittsburg, Creston, Orville and all promi- nent points on connecting lines. A. J. PaisLEy, Gen’! Pass. Agent PERKI NS. & HESS DEALERS IN Hides, Furs, Wool & Tallow, NOS. 122 and 124 LOUIS STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. WE CARRY A STOCK OF CA KE TALLOW FOR MILL USE. WHOLESALE Anthracite and Bituminous Coal. State Trade a Specialty. K O | \ | g Before ordering your coal write to us for prices. GRAND RAPIDS IGE % COAL CO., onas2 "8%" en MICH, H. Leonard & Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich. Near Union Depot. Cor. Spring and Fulton Sts. REDUCED PRICES MASON Poreelained Yop Fruit Jar For immediate orders we quote Mason’s Fruit Jars at the following Reduced Prices, Terms PINTS, Per Gross, - $ 950|HALF GALLONS, Gro, $13.00 10.00 | QUARTS, Per Gross, Regular: RUBBERS, for any size, No Charge for Case or Cartage. 6 doz. iIncase........-. $1.80 Jelly Tumblers: | | 1-Pint, Tin Covers, Stoneware: Jugs, Butters, Churns & Milk Pans, per gal..8 (6 55 Selected Herbs wi Spices! | Prepared by THOMSON & TAYLOR SPICE COMPANY, Chicago. Is a Combination of The Finest Ingredients for use in Seasoning Meats, Poultry, Game and Fish. SOLD BY ALL GROCERS. Lemon & Peters, WHOLESALE %-Pint, Tin Covers, 6 doz.in Case.......... 2.00 | %-Gallon Tomato Jugs and Corks, perdoz.. 90 | 1-Gallon Tomato Jugs and Corks, per doz.. 1.40 14-Pint, Tin Covers, 20 doz. in bbl , per doz.. 25} %-Gallon Preserve Jars, Stone Cork, perdoz 90 . . : a aa -Ge serv s, S K 14-Pint, Tin Covers, 18 doz. in bbl.. per doz.. 28 | - ee Jars, ope eee, wer Gen 108 GR OQ Cc j Y ] ¢ Ss | Wax for Sealing, 5-lb. Packages, per 1b...... 03 @ ' No Charge for Package. H. Leonard & Sons. Shipped Loose Without Packing. SOLE AGENTS FOR 2 Lautz Bros. & Co.’s Soaps, Job Printing! tion printing for the trade. us for estimates. tion. of stationery, stock. Send what you want. Fuller & Stowe 100 Louis St., We desire to call atten- to our facilities for producing first-class job If you live in a part of ine State where you cannot get satisfactory work, write Samples and prices sent on applica- Weecarry a complete line papers—in fact all kinds of printers’ sample of Company, GRAND RAPIDS. Niagara Starch, Amboy Cheese GRAND RAPIDS. Rindge, Bertsch & Co.,, MICHIGAN AGENTS FOR THE BOSTON RUBBER SHOE CoO. We carry a full line in stock and guarantee terms and prices as good as any house ” selling the line. Correspondence solicited. WM.SEARS & CO., Cracker Manvtactvrers, 87,89 and 41 Kent St., Grand Rapids. 12, 14 AND 16 PEARL ST., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Seventeen Years on the Market With a steady increase in demand. Jennings Flavoring kxtracts ° WHO URGES YOu TO HREEP SA POLIO‘? THE: PUBLIC! By splendid and expensive advertising the manufacturers cre ate a demand, and only ask the trade to keep the goods in stock so as to supply the orders sent to them. Without effort on the grocer’s part the goods sell themselves, bring purchas- ers to the store, and help sell less known goods. ANY JOBBER WILL BEGLAD TO FILL YOUR ORDERS. ARE ALWAYS RELIABLE AND UNIFORM IN QUALITY AND PRICE, BEING MADE EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE FINEST FRUIT THAT GROW CANNOT BE OTHERWISE THAN THE FINEST FLAVORS PRODUCED. Dealers will always find Jennings’ Extracts saleable and profitable goods to add to their stock. Order through your Jobber or direct from Jennings & Smith, . Grand Rapids, Mich. : SEE QUOTATIONS THIS PAPER. THE OLD RELIABLE PUT UP In CURTISS & CoO., WHOL ESALE Paper Warehouse. We carry the VEBY BEST double or single bit, hand-shaved ax handle ever made. Houseman Block, Grand Rapids, Mich. | Boxes, Cans, Pails, Kegs, Half Barrels and Barrels. Send for sample of the celebrated Frazer Garriage Grease The Frazer Goods Handled byjthe Jobbing Trade Everywhere. @, DETROIT SOAP CO., Manufacturers of the following well-known brands: For quotations in single box lots, see iP quantities EE CTT I QUEEN ANNE, MOTTLED GERMAN, ROYAL BAR, CZAR, TRUE BLUE, SUPERIOR, MASCOTTE, CAMEO, HCENIX, AND OTHERS, CRC rice Current. , address, For quotations in larger W, G, HAWKIN S, LOCE Sox 173. Werte EAND APIDS, PERMENTUM The Only Reliable Compressed Yeast. Grocers and Bakers not handling our yeast are requested to write for sampl a and prices. One trial will convince all of its superiority for freshness and strengt: J... WINTERNITZ, | Special care given outside shipment. State Jobbing Agent, Visiting merchants are invited to call 2 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. | the distributing depot, 106 Kent St.