AHHIN To GRAND The Michig * an Tradesman. RAPIDS. MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1885. 177 JAMES C. AVERY. GEO. E. HUBBARD. James C, AVERY & Co Grand Haven, Mich. Manufacturers of the following brands of Ci- gars; Great Scott, Demolai No. Eldorado, Doncella, Avery’s Choice, Etc., Ete. ——_JOBBERS IN—— Manufactured Tobacco. RETAILERS, If you are selling goods to make a profit, sell LAVINE WASHING POWDER. This Washing Powder pays the Retailer a larger profit than any in the Market, and is put up in handsome and attractive packages with picture cards with each ease. We guar- antee it to be the best Washing Powder made and solicit a trial order. See prices im Price-List. Hartford Chemical C0. HAWKINS & PERRY STATE AGE ENTS, GRAND RAPIDS, = MICHIGAN. GLOVER SEED BEANS! Dealers having a surplus of either Clover Seed or Beans can always find a cash mar- ket by addressing W.T, LAMOREAUY, Agent, 71 Canal street. W. N. FULLER & CO DESIGNERS AND Eneravers on Wood, Fine Mechanical and Furniture Work, In- cluding Buildings, Etc., 49 Lyon St., Opposite Arcade, GRAND RAPIDS - MICH. ALBERT COYE & SON, —— JOBBERS OF- Horse Covers, Oiled Clothing, Awnings and Tents, | 73 Canal Street, Grand Rapids. EDMUND B, DIKEMAN, -—THE— GREAT WATCH MAKER, a JI nW Hi kk, 44 CANAL STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, = MICHIGAN. LIVE GROCERYMEN L—— DETROIT SOAP CO’S ——— FAMOUS——— EEN ANNE SOAP, The Best Selling Brand on the Mar- ket. A Strictly Pure, First-Class A 1 Family Soap. Big and Lasting Trade and Good Margin to Dealers. Cody, Ball & Co., Sole Agents for Grand Rapids. We carry a full line of Seeds of every variety, both for field and garden. Parties in want will do well to write or see the GRAND RAPIDS GRAIN AND SEED CO. 71 CANAL STREET. STEAM LAUNDRY 43 and 45 Kent Street. A. K. ALLEN, Proprietor. WE DO ONLY FIRST-CLASS WORK AND USE NO CHEMICALS. Orders by Mail and Express promptly at- tended to. KEMINK, JONES & U0, Manufacturers of Fine Perfumes, Colognes, Hair Oils, Flavoring Extracts, Baking Powders, Bluings, Etc., Etc. ALSO PROPRIETORS OF BRmEMINEX’sS “Red Bark Bitters’ AND— The Oriole Manufacturing Co. 78 West Bridge Street, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. Magic Oil, S Wan’s Cp The King of All ‘sosvosiqg A1ojvUIMIVyUy For Sale by F. Brundage & Co., Muskegon; Hazeltine, Perkins & Co., Grand Rapids; H. Walsh & Son, Holland. Manufactured by N. G. VANDERLINDE, Muskegon. FOR MAHOGANY : ADDRESS HENRY OTIS, IMPORTER, NEW ORLEANS Collections and {surance Special Attention given to Collections in Cc he or Country. Also FIRE, LIFE & ACCIDENT Insurance, Shee and Leather... ....0..../.22. 2454-65 Boston WOGDEL. oo) se. ee Dayton, Ohio Sion... ee Pittsburgh, Pa. Germaaia. .....25......6-....5% Cincinnati, Ohio Total Assets represented, $3,516,808. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. TOWER & CHAPLIN, General Collectors, 16 Houseman Block - Grand Rapids PETER DORAN, Attorney-at-Law, Pierce Block, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Practices in State and United States Courts. Special attention given to MERCANTILE COLLECTIONS. 5A. WELLING WHOLESALE MEN'S FURNISHING GOODS LUMDErMAN'S Supplies —AND— NOTIONS! PANTS, OVERALLS, JACKETS, SHIRTS, LADIES’ AND GENTS’ HOSIERY, UNDER- WEAR, MACKINAWS, NECKWEAR, SUS- PENDERS, STATIONERY, POCKET CUT- TLERY, THREAD, COMBS, BUTTONS, SMOK- ERS’ SUNDRIES, HARMONICAS, VIOLIN STRINGS, ETC. I am represented on the road by the fol- lowing well-known travelers: JoHN D. MAN- cum, A. M. SpracurE, JoHN H. EACKER, L. R. Cesna, and J. T. HERRINGTON. 24 Pearl Street - Grand Rapids, Mich. The Charge of Adulteration. “Half a cup, half acup, Half aecup onward!” Thus at the breakfast Old Knock-’em-Stiff thundered. “Horward the alum bread! Slice it up thin!” he said. All were as still as death— Boarders a hundred. “Forward the alum bread!’’ Some grinned at what he said, Some thought he blundered. Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to eat and die— Nobie one hundred! Old maid to right of him, Small boy to left of him, Hostess in front of him Looked wild and wondered. What on earth ails the maid? Why is the boy afraid? “When shall burnt peas From this coffee be miered?” y “Sugar of white terrene, Pickles of copper green, Oleomargarine!”’ Then each the fun heard. Boldly he spoke and well, Jaws like the mouth of hell, When they were sundered. Old maid to right of him, Small boy to left of him, Hostess in front of him, Volleyed and thundered. Right through their lines he broke, Boarders knew ‘twas no joke. Cheap elerk and dudelet Reeled from his awful stroke Shattered and sundered; Then they came back, but not, Not the whole hundred. Many the bills they paid, O, the wild charges made! The landlady pondered. Honor the break they made; Honor old Knock-’em-Stiff, One of a hundred! ——__—_____—& -@ -<—- AMONG THE PINES. Incidents of a Trip to a Lamber Camp— No. 3. Chas. Ellis in the Current As the working force of the men depends upon the amount of food they can assimilate, and as that in turn depends largely upon the cooking, the kitchen should be an impor- tant consideration. It is wastefulness in every sense of the term to furnish food that is not so prepared as to furnish the greatest amount of nutriment at the smallest outlay of power on the part of the consumer for its digestion. Every contraction of stomach and heart for digestion of food is so much use of muscular energy withdrawn from the supply of force available for manual labor; for intellectual labor, also, if the statement be given its full application. But, without wishing to disparage the skill of camp cooks, careful observation obliges me to say that, in my opinion, this branch of the work, while being most important, is apt to be most neg- lected. Yet the men are not apt to com- plain. In fact, [ find in all respects more stoicism about these men of the woods than I have ever seen among the more favored men of “society” in general. Ifthey are served with half-cooked food they swallow what they want of itand let the native strength of the body finish the cooking in the stomach.” They call their food “chuck,” and{the appropriateness of the name is at once ludicrously apparent to the stranger who watches them eating. In fact, it is seareely correct to say that they eat, as the term is generally understood. They literally chuck their food; and it would be more cor- rect to say of them at the table, using their own unique term, that they are “chucking” than that they are “eating.” When a meal is ready the cook opens the door and calls and the men rush in with a silent, grim, de- termined energy that is suggestive of a gath- ering of old soldiers in the banquet rooms of Valhalla. The secret of this is that the men all wear rubbers or “‘packs,’”? and so move over the floor without noise; and the eagerness With which they crowd forward, bareheaded, with swinging arms, and legs striding far, and all without a sound, almost makes the beholder wonder if he has not by some mistake got down into the wrong place. Hungry men are reticent. ‘The sensation of hunger overpowers all social sense and re- verts civilization for the time to savagery. These men march in and seat themselves at the tables without a word. If there were only one table and food enough for a dozen of them, they would, it is easy to see, scram- ble and fight for it like savages, and the strongest one among them, that is, the great- est bully and glutton, would be elected chief. But there is plenty, as they know, and so each goes to his place, loads his plate and begins chucking without ceremony. For five minutes you hear nothing but the inces- sant clashing and clattering of knives and forks against tin plates, and see nothing but the upward jerk of a hundred hands and the downward bob of fifty heads as, midway the well-trained jaws, agape, are waning the chuck on the fly! By that time the stomach has got fairly to work, the sensa- tion of hunger is relaxing its grip, the social instincts begin to exert themselves again, the savages are once more becoming civiliz- ed. Here and there you hear them talking. Quip and quirk are on the wing, content- ment is in the air. In five minutes more the place has become jovial and the more skill- ful chuckers are leaving the room with pipe and tobacco in hand, to finish the meal with the inevitable smoke, Then off to work, and a repetition of the scene at the next meal. It would be difficult to find a more perfect illustration of the automatism of man than these campers afford. They are well-devel- oped physically and have good average heads. But their work requires no mental | action. Once the youth has learned the rou- | tine of the work he has his brain as far as his labor is concerned. | He does it day in and out in the same way, | with as little thought or care as_ the horses | | feel that work with him. Foremen and | bosses think, fret, worry at bad weather and : accidents, and devise new methods by which | they can improve upon present labor, but | | the workman never. Indeed, if he can by | any playful or grim exercise of his muscular | | strength break the tools with works, he seems to derive satisfaction from looking at the pieces; but perhaps the secret is to be found in the the ‘‘shop” for another, which gives him an geta “bit of chuck.” In the intervals of work, at noon and_ particularly at night, are his moments of intellectual activity, and the effort then made is almost always for the production of ‘fun.’ Consequently one finds many of these men remarkably ready in joke and repartee, with a vocabulary quite unique and peculiar to themselves, As long as they are not drinking, the roughest of fun and play, ana they are generally rough and vulgar, is taken in good nature and returned in their own coin. Their literary tastes ral- ly around such sheets as the Police Gazette and such books as the average nickel and dime novels; they want fighting, blood and murder in their mental diet, and this because from their childhood they have, generally speaking, been accustomed to nothing better than such wretched publications afford. Yet they are as easy-going, good-natured, merry lot of fellows as one could find. They do not grumble even at hard lot. One may be half-killed in an accident, yet he takes it with a stolid indifference that suggests the endurance of the philosopher. Savage and savant come close together. I have neyer heard one of them complain of the ‘‘chuck,’ although that is a sensitive subject with most men, except that it was hard to eat it frozen, with the mercury at twenty degrees below zero, and no hot drink to thaw out their throats after they had “got the stuff down!” At the table they take what is set before them, asking no questions, not for conscience sake, since they are not much ag- itated in that direction, but because they are schooled to make no fuss about enduring what can’t be cured. The proof of the pud- ding. is the eating of it, says the old adage; but it is my experience that the eating of 2) much that passes for pudding, as well as other dishes, without protest and rebellion, is as often evidence of charity, resignation, long-suffering-and-slow-to-wrath capacity on the part of the eater as it is of skill in the cook. Salt meat, often half-boiled, potatden atin: fried pork stuck fast in half-cold pork grease ; good fresh beef ruined forever here and hereafter by being fried while swimming in pork fat; fresh beef boiled and served without seasoning of any kind; beans that sometimes are scooped from barrel to boiler and so “baked” without change of water or vessel—a deed against which every Boston stomach must rise in protest;—bean soup served with the beans so hard that they will break between your teeth, and the water as clear as when the work begun, but with its transparency a trifle obscured by bits of broken cracker that seem to float and sail around their iron-bound coast singing A life on the ocean wave;— hot soda biscuit, a spoonful of flour toa quart of soda, it seemed to me, very short with oceans of lard; mince pies of hashed beef and pork, salt and fresh, dried apples, with molasses to suit, and raisins thrown in to support the crust that is made of chilled pork fat sprinkled with flour; tea that is boiled down, filled up and boiled again, and kept boiling from meal to meal, dished out from the boiler, grounds and all, info meas- ures that are half-filled with cold or luke- warm water, and drank from tin cups whose inner surfaces are coated with the brown and dirty-looking sediment of the over-boiled tea, without sugar or milk—all this sort of thingthe boys”endure from day to day with an amiability that would make New England dyspeptics miserable with envy. But it must not be understood that camp cooks are without skill. They are often good cooks. Most of them ean make excellent yeast bread, which is, after all, the staff of life. But there is so much work to be done, and only the one man, with one or, at most, two chose hands to assist him, that much of it must be hurried over and slighted. From four in the morning until eight or later at night, the cook must be on duty, the season through. “Mike,” our French cook, is as good as they average. He is active and in- dustrious, and will cut more meat, in his way, dish up more potatoes, hash, fried pork, stewed steak, soda biscuit, baked beans, etc., in fiye minutes than any other man I ever saw at work, and the way he will place and arrange dishes on a table is luminous with dexterity. ‘The boys like him, too, for he is always making them welcome with a favorite song that runs in this wise: Come into my cabin, old bummer, And a shelter I’ll give unto thee; T’ll make you a bedin the corner Where you may lie snug as a flea. Vl give you a drink from my bottle, And there you may sleep until day. JI can’t tnrn against you, old bummer, Let people use me as they may. no farther use for: fact that he must go to) opportunity to drop inat the kitchen and) { | IMMATURE VENTURES. Some of the Evils Resulting from Business | | Inexperience. | The great race for sudden wealth which all the inhabitants of the country are engag- | | ed in, from the time they leave the cradle | | till they return to Mother Earth, gives birth to a most prolific crop of immature business | men, or ambitious youths who aspire to be} _ classed in that category. There are thous- ‘ands of eallow youths to be met with every | which he} day, who, having scorned to learn a trade, | | whose business education consists of having | | been office boys or clerks in somebody’s bus- | | iness house, feel that they’are entirely com- petent to manage a business enterprise of S their own, if they can only get the opportun- ity. Frequently some indulgent relative fur- ' nishes one of these with a small amount of | capital as a basis of credit, and forthwith he 1 launches out as a full-fledged business man, duly established in mercantile pursuits. His name is inseribed in*large gilt letters on signs, doors and windows, his store fixtures are costly and attractive, his stock is abun- dant and his liabilities proportionate. This ambitious youth is apt to think that it de- volyes upon him to revolutionize the partic- ular line of business in which he is engaged; that all his competitors are old fogies, and do not know their business. In short, he is so in- flated with his own importance that he pro- poses to earry the world by storm, to do bus- iness according to new methods, and to ac- quire a fortune in short order. Lacking ex- perience, untrained in careful business meth- ods, he expects show and splurge to compen- sate for the judgment and discretion that come with age and experience, and that bluster and “cheek” will win the confidence of the public. He is a living illustration of the saying that “fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” His folly and his ignorance soon bring him to grief, and in a remarkably short time the name of this ambitious youth figures in that column of the daily paper wherein are recorded the ‘‘business embar- rasssments,” in connection with the name of the individual whom he has designated as his assignee. And so this young man, be- fore he has mastered the rudiments of busi- ness, finds that his ambitious schemes have resulted-in failure, and that instead of hav- ing conquered fortune in a few months, he has assumed the role of a bankrupt and must go through life with this cloud hanging over him. Every branch of business can point to numerous examples of this kind, and has abundant eause to grieve over the confidence it has placed in these immature business men.. They come from the bench, from the sales counter, from the book-keeper’s desk, from the ranks of the commercial travelers; from any station, in fact, that gives them a superficial insight into the businesss without affording them an opportunity to grasp that comprehensive knowledge of details that is essential to suecess. Frequently these over- smart young men rely upon the knowledge they have acquired while in the employ of another of that employer’s customers for their success; they are apt to think that be- cause they have sold goods for Smith & Brown, and made the acquaintance of their patrons while so doing, that these patrons will follow them when they set up for them- selves. They forget that, as salesmen, they had behind them the eapital and reputation of Smith & Brown; that these are what brought custom to that firm, and are the qualifications that will retain it. When a customer goes to Smith & Brown to buy goods, he does so because of his confidence in the integrity of those gentlemen, and it is immaterial to him what salesman is assigned to the task of showing him goods; he knows that the salesman is acting under instructions from Smith & Brown, and if he happens to be an agreeable fellow, they are credited with good sense in sur- rounding themselves with desirable assist- ants. Itis the height of presumption in these subordinates to think that because they make a favorable impression on a cus- tomer, he will transfer his patronage from an old established house to him the moment he starts in business. How many men we have heard boast that they controlled the business of their employers, and what la- ‘mentable failures they have made when thrown upon their own resources. An in- stance of this kind occurred with’an old house in a neighboring city. A young man was taken into their employ more as an act of charity than because they needed him; he made himself useful, became popular in the trade, was promoted by degrees and was eventually in receipt of a handsome salary; finally demanded as a condition of remaining that he should be admitted to the firm. His request was treated as presumptuous, where- upon he left, confident of his ability to find another place immediately and so take away his old émployers’ patrons. He has_ been looking for a situation for two years and has not found it yet; he sees his mistake, but his old place has been filled and he would be glad. of any employment. Self- conceit is a common fault with young men, and one that leads so many of them to branch for themselves when they should be receiving careful business training in some -established house. Weallege no objection against either youth he became inflated with his own conceit, and, or reasonable ambition; it is not a crime to | be young, and itis highly commendable in | youth to aspire to fill the positions wherein their elders have been lt is simply against bumptious presumption that weprotest; those unwarranted and unreason- able ambitions that resuit in giving us se many immature business men. The great evil hanging over the rising generation is a | lack of thoroughness. Young men are too readily content with superficial knowledge | and mediocrity; too prone to trust to luek rather than their own industry; without sufficient education to admit them to the learned professions, knowing no trade, yet dependent upon their own exertions for a livelihood, they take up chance employment for a time, changing their occupation aceerd- ing to circumstances, but half the time doing service in the great army of the unemployed. One reason for this is the obstacles thrown in the way of-boys learning trades by the trades unions; another is the lack of technica! training schools. suceesstul. There are many boys em- ployed as messengers, office boys, ete., whe are obliged to work, who would be glad to learn trades if they had the opportunity, but who, lacking this, struggle along with such employmettt as they can get, neither being mechanies nor business but in- voluntary incompetents. These are some of the cAuses that tend to give the country such an abundant crop of immature business men, leading to so many failures and embarrassments. The abuse of the credit system must share in this respon- sibility, holding out, as it does, temptations to this class of incompetents to set up for themselves. Apparently the only remedy for this is the better instruction of boys and young men. They should be taught to be thorough and competent in some one thing, and that by industry and perseverance alone they ean hope to win suceess; also, that sue- cess cannot be expected in a day or a year, but that continued pertinacity is neeces- sary to its accomplishment. Every parent or employer who has any control over young men or boys, should use his influence to have them aecept a thorough technical train- ing for something useful, and not leave them to fight the battle of life in that hap-hazard way that has brought so many to grief. ‘ A a A : men, A Singular and Dangerous Counterfeit, A very dangerous counterfeit of the Amer- ican five-dollar piece was recently sent to the United States Mint at San Franeiseo fer ex- amination. In size and weight angl general execution it was a very close resemblance— so much so that several parties in the coin- er’s department, in the mint, at first pro- nounced the coin genuine. The color was like that of gold coin alloyed with silver. The legend, ‘In God We Trust,” on close examination, was not quite so distinct as the genuine coin. In all other respects the die was perfect, even to the small ‘‘s,” for San Franeiseo, under the head. When broken, the coin disclosed the fact that it wasa, double counterfeit, it having been made to do duty as acounterfeit four-piaster piece, of the late Philippine Islands. Pulling off a plating on both sides, the words, “Las His- panas,” and the devices of that coin were distinetly seen. When assayed it was found that the original piece was of native platin- um. The plating to raise the weight from four to five dollars, or to make the difference between the Manila and American coin, was an alloy of silver and copper. This had been electrotyped or washed with gold. The whole was so nicely calculated as to make the specific gravity of gold, and the ring of the coin was perfect. The probability is this coin is but one of a large number; that it was manufactured somewhere where la- bor is cheap, say Hong Kong; that, either from detection or some other eause, a quan- tity of the first counterfieit was left en hand,» and was utilized by increasing the size and restamping with an American die. What- ever may be the history, it is a dangerous counterfieit, and dealers everywhere should be on the look out for duplicates of the spur- ious coin. a &

<> sioner : In a-dry goods fight at Chambersburg, Pa., one firm put the price of'calico down to one- quarter of a cents per yard, whereupon the rival concern offered calico at one-eighth of a cent, or eight yards for a cent, AMONG THE TRADE. IN THE CITY. Harvey & Haystek will begin business in the paint line at 72 Ottawa street on the 23d. Frank Clark & Co. have engaged in gen- eral trade at Bonanza. Shields, Bulkley & Co. furnished the groceries. Daniel Rankin, general dealer at New Era, has added a line of.drugs. Hazeltine, Perkins & Co. furnished the stock. E. S. Macumber, of Branch township, Mason county, was in town last week and purchased a complete outfit for a twenty- horse-power saw-mill, which he will locate about six miles south of Branch Station. Harry E. Hawkins, whose store and drug stock at Wayland was burned about two years ago, has just completed a new brick store building and last week gave Max Mills, with Hazeltine, Perkins & Co., an order for a complete new stock. - Dr. Geo. W. Crouter, of Charlevoix, Pres- ident of the State Pharmaceutical Associa- tion, was in the city Monday, on his way to the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. at Kalamazoo. He is sanguine of the passage of the phar- macy bill now before the State Legislature. The terribly cold weather of the past ten days has checked the shipment of potatoes to Southern markets, previous to which time about thirty carloads per week were being shipped by Grand Rapids dealers, who pay on an average about 25 cents per bushel. A representative of the Globe Oil Co., of Cleveland, was in the city a few days ago, for the purpose of leasing ground along the line of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Rail- road, suitable for the location of. one end of a tank line. Whether he succeeded in the undertaking has not yet been disclosed. Melvin E. Darragh, whois superintending Tillotson & Blodgett’s logging operations in Clare and Missaukee counties, pulled THE TRADESMAN’S latch-string last Saturday. Four camps have been maintained during the winter, and up to the present time about 12,000,000 feet of logs have been put into the Big Muskegon, in Clare county, and 3,000,000 into the Clam river, in Missaukee county. E. Densmore leaves shortly for a trip through the fruit-producing Gulf States for the purpose of investigating the advisability of establishing factories there for the manu- facture of lemon and orange boxes, peach baskets, etc. At present, the packages are manufactured in the North, shipped South, and then returned to the North again, filled with fruit. The elm and other woods used in the North are much more expensive than the Southern cyprus, to say nothing of the added cost of transportation. Mr. Densmore is prosecuting his inquiries under the direc- tion and co-operation of certain Southern railway lines. AROUND THE STATE. A. J. Briggs & Co. is the name of a new firm at Edmore. Davis Sigfried, fancy goods dealer at East Saginaw, is closing out. C. Moore succeeds P. A. Fuller in the drug business at Muskegon. N. C. Havens succeeds Sturges Bros. in the grocery business at Hudson. Carl E. Joys succeeds Friend Joys & Co. in general trade at Manistee. The firm of Taylor & Truman, at Lake- view, have dissolved partnership. W. E. Conrad succeeds A. W. Stickles in the grocery business at Cadillac. Fred. Kuhn sueceeds Geo. Lovey in the hardware business at Fowlerville. Major Key has sold his tailoring business, at Howard City, to Wm. Ingerman. Wm. LBrand becomes a partner with W. A. Kibby in the meat business at Allegan. John H. Kingery, of the firm of Kingery & Marble, millers at Buchanan, is dead. Chas. Kinney, dry goods dealer at Ed- wardsburg, has been closed on chattel mort- gage. M. Washburn succeeds F. G. Minnie in the boot and shoe and hat and cap business at St. Johns. Norton & Lester have moved their stock of dry goods and boots and shoes from Owosso to Saranac. Christian Voelker, grocer at Reed City, has bought the boot and shoe stock of C. F. Bollacker, at that place. E. R. Butler & Co. succeeds G. H. Gates & Co. in the boot and shoe and gents’ furnishing goods business at Morenci. Henry Stern has retired from the clothing firm of H. Stern & Co., at Kalamazoo. The firm name remains the same as before. Chas. A. Mills has sold his grocery stock, at Nunica, to Parkhurst Bros. He has bought the drug stock of Dr. Covert, and will con- tinue the business at his old stand. C. C. Moulton, the well-known Muskegon groceryman, has formed a partnership with R. P. Anderson, for the purpose of carrying on the commission business at Wm. D. Carey & Co.’s old stand, in the Wierengo block. The firm name wil] be C. C. Moulton & Co. Frank W. Warring and Sarah Seafuse have been appointed special administrators in the matter of the estate of J. K. Seafuse, the Lake City merchant who was ,killed by a falling limb on the 4th. They announce that the business will be continued as usual, and that all debts will be paid as fast as pos- sible. MANUFACTURING MATTERS. Morton & Backus are nowrunning a plan- ing mill in connection with their lumber bus- iness at Detroit. Thé Lakeview stave mill is being enlarged. The Harbor Springs tooth pick factory has engaged 250 cords of wood for tooth picks at Carp Lake. The Cross Village mill will start about March 1st. Thereis now 700,000 feet of hardwood logsin the yard and more com- ing. _ W. J. Stiff has been admitted to partner- ship in the firm of A. Hoag & Co., pro- prietors of the Prairie Creek Flouring Mills, at Ionia. Barton & Myers have leased Wm. T. Jones’ shingle mill, near Morley, and have sufficient stock on hand to keep the mill run- ning three months. / The Hay & Todd Manufacturing Co., with a capital of $50,000, has been formed at Ypsilanti to engage in the manufacture of woolen and cotton goods. The Anchor Manufacturing Co. with a cap- ital of $500,000, has been organized at De- troit, to engage in the manufacture of bar- rels, cooperage supplies, etc. Whitford & Cram have machinery in their mill at Undine ready to put in place for the manufacture of hoops, which they will en- gage in the coming summer. They are stock- ing up with elm logs for that purpose. The St. Ignace Mannfacturing Co., a new corporation composed of F. B. Stockbridge, O. W. Johnson arid B. B. Hazelton, and or- ganized for the purpose of engaging in the manufacture of shingles, veneers, etc., at St. Ignace, has ordered one of E. Densmore’s patent veneer mills. The Bangor Furnace is to be started up shortly by Bradley, Graves & Co., Limited, with W. H. Nelson as Superintendent and G. H. Remington as Wood Agent—a posi- tion he occupied for eleven years up to October 1, 1883, when the furnace blew out. Seventy choppers are already at work in the woods, and seventy-five more will be given employment as soon as they can be secured. The company expects to get about 3,000 cords of wood in the yard this winter, and chop 5,000 cords more ready to haul next summer. STRAY FACTS. Kalkaska county has a postoftice named Mossback. J. W. Foreman talks of building a hotel at Clam river. M. Cooper, of Hayes, Charlevoix county, is getting out 100,000 feet of logs. Sault Ste. Marie contains 26 saloons, 5 meat shops, 18 general stores and 4 drug stores. The Stoepel Lumber Co., of East Jordan, have nearly two million feet of hardwood logs on Jordan river. A couple of Casco men combine cigar mak- ing with fruit culture and have this winter made 8,000 cigars per month. W.S. Sly, E. R. Sly, M. J. Enright and S. T. Bursey, of Harbor Springs, have or- ganized the Petoskey Lime Co., with a cap- ital stock of $150,000. J The Beaver Island Fish Co., with a capital of $30,000, has been organized at Detroit. The base of operations will be the Beaver Islands. A. J. Webber & Son have sold their bank- ing business, at Ionia, to W. C. Page and John W. Baldie who have also bought the bank building which was owned by S. W. Webber, and will continue the business under the firm name of Page & Baldie. Purely Personal. Watson Carroll, drug and notion dealer at Ludington, is in town for the first time in three years. Thos. P. Mortenson, of Mortenson & Myuning, grocers at Upper Big Rapids, spent Sunday in this city. Geo. B. Martindale, hardware dealer at Cross Village, is in town for a week or ten days, taking in the sights and resting up. A. Norris, of the firm of A. Norris & Son, druggists at Casnovia, was in town Monday and Tuesday on his way to the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. at Kalamazoo. E. H. Foster, general dealer at Fife Lake, and J. E. Bevins, general dealer at Tustin, were in the city last week, on their way to the New Orleans Exposition. John Caulfield and his agent, Manley Jones, spent Friday and Saturday in Mus- kegon. "Meir trip down the C. & W. M. Rail- way has been interrupted by the storm. Satuftlay was the thirty-second birthday of Wm. H. Allen, book-keeper for S. A. Welling, and on the evening of that daya dozen or fifteen of his friends, led by Dick Blumrich and W. A. Shinkman, invaded his home at 192 Gold street and made the even- ing forever memorable. ——— ——_- ea > ——~ _— Furniture Facts. G. W. Imus will represent the Pentwater Furniture Co. on the road the coming sea- son. A. E. Stockwell, of the Stockwell & Dar- ragh Furniture Co., returned Saturday from a two weeks’ trip through New York State and a visit to the trade in New York City. He states that the country dealers in the central part ofthe State hada good trade during January, in consequence of the open weather, the only cause for complaint being the low price of hops. The Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., the Widdicomb Furniture Co., the McCord & Bradfield Furniture Co. and the New Eng; land Furniture Co. have all adopted a new style of colored decoration by means of sten- cil work, by which medium and eheap grade suites are made to appear nearly as well as hand-painted suites. The decoration is most ly confined to goods in oak and imitation mahogany. —_———_ > -o-<————_— Rice sunk to a lower price last year in England than has ever been known in the history of the trade. The lew price of wheat and the heavy supply of potatoes contributed to bring about the result. Doesn’t Like Kansas. - A traveling man who has “‘done” Kansas, and come home disgusted, sends the follow- ing wail to the Shoe and Leather Review: I do not wish to live without work, Nor yearn for big bonanzas; But I wish the illustrous head of this house Was selling goods in Kansas. Commercial men have average nerve; No trifling thing unmans us; As for myself, Inever knew grief Till I took this trip through Kansas. Give my regards to the boys upstairs, And burn these plaintive stanzas; May you long be spared the keen delight Of a drumming tour through Kansas. -_——— A PENCIL PORTRAITS—NO. 40, Geo. F. Owen, Another Foreign-Born Trav- eler. Geo. Franklin Owen was born in Sussex county, New Jersey, March 9, 1843, and liv- ed there until nine years of age, when he removed with his parents to Pontiac, Mich., where he remained a short time, going thence to Waterford, Oakland county, where he worked in a drug store for a year. He then returned to Pontiac, where he entered the dry -goods establishment of J. C. Goodsell, with whom he remained three years, and al- so one year with his successors, W. H. Jen- nings & Bro. His next move was to iden- tify himself with E.R. Emmons, general dealer at Orion, with whom he remained five years, having entire charge of the business. His next move was to accept a position as traveling salesman for W. H. Shaw & Co., wholesale notion dealers at Detroit, his ter- ritory being Southern Michigan and North- ern Indiana and Ohio. He continued in the employ of that house ‘about three years, when he accepted a similiar position with Fowler, Slocum & Forman, hosiery and no- tion jobbers of New York City, with whom he remained five years, covering every con- siderable town between Detroit and Omaha. Receiving an offer of the general manage- ment of the Howe Sewing Machine Co.’s bus- iness in this territory, he came to Grand Rapids, and continued in the service of that corporation about three years, when he en- gaged in the general music business on his own account, which he carried on success- fully for about seven years. It was during this time that he made the acquaintance of the “Sweet Singer of Michigan,’ and intro- duced her to enraptured audiences on sever- al occasions. Poor health compelled him to dispose of his music business, which he did in December, 1879, and he took a much- needed rest until September, 1880, when he engaged to travel for Spring & Company, taking the Northern trade and the Southern trade on the C. & W. M. Railway. He con- tinued with that house until January 1, 1884, when he engaged to travel for Brewster & Stanton, of Detroit, with whom he is still identified. Personally, Mr. Owen is one of the most companionable of men, as he possesses a genial disposition and a happy temperament. He has a strong appreciation of the humor- ous, and has always at hand a fund of anec- dote which invariably ensures the interest of his auditors. Heis also regarded as a good business man, and a capital salesman, his varied business experience having fitted him for the peculiar duties incident to his present vocation. Without an enemy in the world, and with the certainty of hosts of friends at every turn, Geo. Owen has every reason to be proud of his past achievements and future prospects. oe -2- The Gripsack Brigade. Gid Kellogg and family are on their farm near Kendall, Kalamazoo county, getting in a crop of ice for next summer. S. J. Gottlieb, Michigan and Ohio agent for the Kentucky Railroad Tobacco Co., of Covington, Ky., is doing Toledo this week. Phil. Ganbatz, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois traveling representative for B. Lei- dersdorf & Co., of Milwaukee, Sundayed at this market. J. A. Crookston pulled in last week at the beginning of the storm and spent his time at the telephone, instead of visiting his cus- tomers personally. Soliman Snooks writes THE TRADESMAN that John McIntyre has paid him the $2 bor- rowed some months ago, and that he will duly announce the fact in his next week’s letter. The Charlevoix Journal reports the fol- lowing encouraging note from the North- land: “Traveling men report prospects for spring as improving. Things certainly look more promising in this region than they did thirty days ago.” “The past week has been one of fasting and prayer with me—mostly fasting,” said Frank Chase.” I got stuck in the snow bank between Edgerton and Rockford, and laid twenty-four hours without a mouthful. Then I went on to Big Rapids and turned off down the D., L. & N., and met with a similiar ex- perience. No more blizzards on my plate, please.” Muskegon Chronicle: S. 8S. Morris, A. A. Wood and Dr. Sweet arrived home last evening from Holland, where they had been on a short vacation. During their sojourn at that place, they entered into a conspiracy with other commercial men at,the hotel and organized a dramatic troupe. Notwithstand- ing the beautiful weather, residents im- mediately took to the woods. Ask “Gus” and “Sid” about it. 9 “No,” said a Vermont deacon, “I don’t approve of horse racin’, but when another member of the church becomes so godless as to try to pass me on the road comin’ bome from meetin’, I feel it my duty to let out a little on the reins, just to keep him from puttin’ his trust in earthly things.” —_~.--——__—_ The Diamond Match Co. has just bought out the Akron Match Co., capital $100,000, nies Snow-Bound Comedy Co., WILLIAMS BROS., Proprirrors. HOLLAND, FEBRUARY 12, 1885. EOI R OM oe ee kote wicca eeetceues Capt. A. A. Wood, Muskegon PRL@OSUECE Sooo ee ee ee ee ee . Dr. E. C. Sweet, Muskegon PROVANCO ALONG Oe a oa oa ose sive oe. J. M. Weil, Buffalo, N. Y. PYODOREV NAN 2 co eee eu ae U. Lawrence S. Taylor, Big Rapids COMMMSSUBV 6 ces Soc es ee Ue ct ae) cc cea se S. S. Morris, Muskegon NAA ee ee M. H. Lehman, New York City Melepnone Aetio. .. oo. el og hn ooo a ee a oe J. J, Dunning, Kalamazoo MSGAPeG COUVICE 6 ok oe eee eo: H. D. Baker. Muskegon sudge of Court. 2.055. cl el De ees C. E. Clark, New York Ava ee W. MeMillan, Muskegon ClOWI ee oe ae J. C. Holmes, Editor Fennville Dispatch Confidence Man.................. ee, W. H. Thompson, Sheffield, Iowa Hind Many S0eKS. .. 0. oe ci ek la easel... W. H. Downs, Grand Rapids nd Man Boots: 500.0 go ee oo oe J. H. Palen, Grand Rapids Hind Man. Crackers. ). 00. 5055 65 eco elo ee. L. C. Bradford, Grand Rapids End Man, Rolling Pins..... Oe aes Chas. Whitaker, Grand Rapids Dieket BUNCher o.oo ee: T. B. Martin, Conductor C. & W. M. R. R. Chaplains ee eel... DN ablegt, Chiearo CRUIMOUTIO ee ee oe oe oe O. S. Legrove, Saginaw ERCAWV DEAD Seo eo. ees James Hale, Fife Lake Wrealkanp Gent. oo. oe oe eo A. D. Goodrich, Fennyille WHE RING Ce Asa Williams, Conductor C. & W. M. R. R., Allegan SHOniG eee ee J. O. Banks, Whitehall PBR OStCR i Y. E. Winchell, Chicago DCQGON Gee Ns ae a Ge oe E. J. MeDonnell, Chicago SNOrer, . 22.4... Me ec ey ee lee ca. C. A. Knoor, Hyde Park, Chicago BOSS Weeds ee eo oe oa K. V. K. Weed, New York Sone and Danee 6. oe . W. H. Rogers, Editor Holland City News GREAT COMEDY IN FIVE ACTS, THE DRUMMERS’ RETREAT. ACT I. ‘byio. hk am Adloaio?. 2.2. S 0 ee oe MeMillan, Taylor and Morris Recitation... Pre Beautitull SNOW, 3c. eee oe ak dw coe. cov ac cw ees wks Wood Great Relephone Act: :. 2... .. 2. te ee Dunning, Lehman and Whitaker (Arrest of Lehman, trial and conviction. with muzzle on.) Sentence pronounced; fine, $1 and one day ACT II. Recitation, miekew Of Peavey ot ee ee eee ck H. D. Baker (Departure to Home, Sweet Home, laid off at Kirk’s Junction.) Sone lnwant to fo) HOMG 2 ee 8. ie sce ev ce ee Downs Sone “Boots. 2... eos Be ee cs Palen Sono. “Only.a Pansy Blossom. og. ce ee. >-.. Bradford Recitation, ‘Give me Pie or Give me Death,”... 2.0.2... cc ccc ce ecw ee eee Whitaker Song, “Paddy Hnilisted, by Clown. ............ 0.0... 2.2.56. te ee J. C. Holmes Sone, “bunch Brothers! Pane oe ns wee cole ewe cee eee. Martin Oldest Jokes of the Century and Popular Airs of the Day by End Men. ACT IIL IPrayele: Sook ol. ee ee oe ee eG Fallett ITER OS AC ee ee cc ee ce ee Legrave Slack Wire AGE 20560 lo es ee te Hale creat SOU ACO oo waco ncee e eaeee Goodrich Sone chama Dude 4)... ee... c.... Aca Wiams Recitation. “Pamiin Mucky sc ee a oe ee ce Banks ACT IV. rr A a ok oo ow end cae cc sc ce an bs Winchell Song, “The Night Before Larry was Stretched,”................. 0. cece cee eee eee Knoor Recitation, ‘Life on the Rail; or, Three Nights in a Sleeper,”............... McDonnell SSO nro nC RICO eke a cee oa ee W. H. Rogers Recitation, ‘Prophetic Voices, the Open Winter,”............. 02... 20.2008 C. E. Clark ACT V. Guitar Solo, ‘The Modest Drumamer,”’. ........ 2-40. oe cece ete eet c cece cece Weed (To conclude with the great Skatorial Contest by the entire company.) Special Acie se 8. ee ee ee oe soe Taylor, Morris and Bradford Sta AG Whitaker, Wood and Downs (They saw Stars, and were attended by the Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. E. C. Sweet.) CTGE DAC ee ee eee W. H. Thompson The last entertainment ends with a dance which serves as a grand wind-up. Doors open all day and night. Curtain rises frequently. ADMISSION, 10 CENTS, OR THREE FOR 25 CENTS. THE LATEST AND CHOICEST. OLD TAR CIGAR, 10 CENTS. Eaton & Christenson, 77 CANAL STREET, GRAND RAPIDS. Chey BOOT PLOG Tobacco AND GET A PAIR OF BOOTS. BOOT PLUG Ts anew brand of Tobacco, with a new sweet flavor that ‘an not be excelled. Chewers who have given it a trial will take no other. The Gonstmer Gets the Boots. We pack a TIN ORDER in one of the lumps in each Butt which is good for either one pair of heavy No. 1 Kip Boots, or one pair of Fancy Calf Boots, or one pair of Calf Button Shoes. EXIOW TO GET THE Boo;?s. Send the Boot Order with size wanted, Name, Town, County and State plainly written to the undersigned, and they will forward the boots by the next Express. DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE KIND WANTED. Charles W. Alien Company, Tobacco Manufacturers, Canal and Monroe Streets, CHICAGO, ILL. FOR SALE BY ALL FIRST CLASS JOBBERS. * * * * «“ Drugs & Medicines Michigan State Pharmacentical Association, OFFICERS. President—Geo. W. Crouter, Charlevoix. First Vice-President—Geo. M. McDonald, Kal- amazoo. s Second Vice-President—B. D. Northrup, Lan- sing. Third Vice-President—Frank Wurzburg, Gr’d Rapids. Secretary—Jacob Jesson, Muskegon. Treasurer—Wm. Dupont, Detroit. Executive Committee—H. J. Brown, A. B. Stevens, Geo. Gundrum, W. H. Keller, F. W. Fincher. : : Next place of meeting—At Detroit, Tuesday, October 13, 1885. (rand Rapids Pharmaceutical Society. ORGANIZED OCTOBER 9, 1884. OFFICERS. Presidentg-Frank J. Wurzburg. Vice-President—Wm. L. White. Secretary—Frank H. Escott. Treasurer—Henry B. Fairchild. : Board of Censors—John Peck, Chas. P. Bige- low, Jas. 8. Cowin. : Board of Trustees—The President, Wm, H. Van Leeuwen, Isaac Watts, Wm. E. White, Wm. L. White. Committee on enancy time Thum, M. B. Kimm, A. C. Bauer. Committee on Eeerisiton- tenho Watts, O. H. Richmond, Jas. 8. Cowin. : ; Committee on Trade Matters—H. B. Fairchild, John Peck, Wm. H. VanLeeuwen. : Regular Meetings—First Thursday evening in each month. co Annual Meetings—First Thursday evening in November, / Next Meeting—Thursday evening, March 5, at ‘The Tradesman” office. SPRUCE GUM. Where It is Produced and How It is Gath- ered. Spruce gum in quantities is gathered prin- cipally in Canada; that is, the largest and best lots come from the Dominion, although Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont con- tribute something to the annual yield. The “run” of the gum is made during the months of August and September, evidently caused by the excessive heat of those months in the Northern latitudes, and it stands in various fantastic shapes upon the bark of the trees awaiting the intense cold of the winter, sure to come, and which hardens it up. The first year the colorof the gum is white and pitchy. After that it commences to turn red, andthe second year it is fit to “pick” for the market. If allowed to remain on the trees until the third year, however, the gum is of a better quality. It remains in that con- dition for a number of years, then it begins to “turn old,” as it is called. At this stage very few can detect the deterioration in qual- ity. The principal fault found with it if sold to the consumer is, that it will soon “chew hard” and crumble quickly. A little more age makes it of a dark color, and final- ly the gum is old and bitter, and consequent- ly worthless. Much of the gum which looks all right upon the outside will contain bark and chew bitter, hence the peculiar sort of experience necessary for the dealer, as none but persons used to handling it can detect such gum. Vermont gum will not run out as clear as the Canada _ product. produced in Vermont is called ‘‘seam gum,” that is, it runs out of aseam of a tree and usually contains a quantitysof bark. Canada gum runs out on the limbs, in clear pieces, and from the body of the tree wherever the heat is such as to crack the bark. Large, clear pieces, from four to six inches in length are often found. The gum is picked by men who makea business of it from October until May or June. They pick it with long poles, on the end of which isa chisel, and underneath which is acup to receive the “chunks” as they are cut off. These cups will hold about one pint. When they are filled they are emptied into long bags which are worn on the backs of the men, like a knapsack. The pickers erect huts in the woods and stay from two to four days each trip. When loaded with all they can conveniently (or other- wise) carry, they come out of the woods, and the women and the children clean the gum. When it is first taken from the tree the bark is attached to the side which was next to the tree. and on the other side of the “chunk” the moss, which accumulates on it, is scraped off. The bright shiny pieces in which it is | offered for sale would be taken by persons | unaccustomed to gather gum to be pieces of dirt, when first taken from the tree. The cleaning isa tedious process, eyery piece large or small having to be handled over separately and scraped carefully. This is the reason that nice gum is expensive. In lo- ealities where no gum has been picked pick- ers have been known to gather $30 worth of it in one day, but these are exceptional in- stances; the usual quantity picked is from one to five pounds. Snow or rain preyent the work of gathering. The best time to pick gum is during the deep snows of win- ter. Then snow-shoes are used; or in the Spring, on the crust, men will make many miles on snow-shoes while the underbrush is covered. —— Good-Bye to the Campion Plan. PHILADELPHIA, February 12, 1885. Having consulted with the different pro- prietors, on whose behalf I have hitherto ad- dressed you, not jointly but severally, as to sales to all parties on the several ‘‘Cut Off’ lists sent you up to date, orto whom you have been requested not to sell, lam now instructed, by each of them, that the restric- tions as to sales, to the parties aforesaid, are hereby withdrawn. On behalf of these several proprietors, acting separately, and not joint- ly, I send you this notice as if sent separate- ly by each of them. Very truly yours, JOHN J. FRAUBLIN. Supt. Protective Association. a The cranberry industry in the vicinity of Cape Cod has more than doubled the yalue of swamp land there. What is! This has to be cleaned off, | The Drug Market. Business has been almost at a standstill during the past week, in consequence of the snow blockade. As will be seen by the list at the head of the Price Current, prices have touched bottom, every change being an ad- vance. This stiffening tendepcy is common to every article in the drug line. The list price on corks has advanced about 10 per cent., but the discount remains the same as before. A notable feature of the week has been the collapse of the Campion plan, as indica- ted in the card from the secretary of the as- sociation, published in another column on this page. Such a result has been anticipated for some time past, and the announcement of the fact at this time is not calculated to cause surprise. The collapse is due to a variety of causes, among which was the withdrawal of a number of the leading pro- prietors and the attempt to boycott those who failed to wheel into line. So far as the retail trade is concerned, the system was working advantageously, and it is to be re- gretted that it failed in the accomplishment of its object. ee A peculiar article produced by the negroes of Georgia is called by them persimmon bread. Five pound of it, it is said, will make nearly a barrel of agreeable and non-intoxi- cating beer. The persimmons are gathered when thoroughly ripe, the mass is kneaded till it is of the consistency of bread dough, made into a cake, and then put into an oven and baked. It will keep all winter, and can he used until late in the spring. Two friends, just married, were discussing rapturously, as they congratulated each oth- on the merits and charms of their. spouses. Said one: ‘‘My wife has the lovliest head of hair I ever saw, even on the hair renova- tor labels. When she lets her hair down the ends fall to the floor.” ‘“That’s noth- ing,” replied the other, ‘“‘when my wife lets her hair down it all falls to the floor.” a Oe The eamphor laurel, a native of China, the tree from which most of the camphor of com- merce is obtained, seems to have been intro- duced successfully into California, one tree in Sacramento having attained a height of thirty feet. The wood, every part of which smells strongly of camphor, is light and dur- able, not liable to injury from insects and is much favored by cabinet makers. oe It is claimed that the new anesthetic, co- coaine, will cure morphinism, alcoholism and similar habits inside of twelve days. But at what cost? And what will cure the cocoaine habit? Before presenting the fas- cinating cocoaine as a means of relief from the ills we know of, the doctors should as- sure themselves that the remedy is not worse than the disease. >.> “T say, Crosby, let’s register a solemn vow never again to touch tobacco,” said Sprague, “and impose a penalty of, say ten cents, on the one who violates his pledge.” “All right,” said Crosby; “but what will we do with the fund that accumulates?” ‘Why, buy cigars with it, of course. What else would you use it for?” —_-2——.—- Two Rochester men were arrested for making and selling “raspberry wine” with- out government license. Their plea was that the stuff was not wine, but a combina- tion of water, tartar acid, orris root, aleohol and aniline coloring. VISITING BUYERS. The following retail dealers have visited the market during the past week and placed orders with the various houses: Dr. G. W. Crouter, Charlevoix. Holland & Ives, Rockford. J. B. Watson, Coopersville. M. V. Wilson, Sand Lake. Nagler & Beeler, Caledonia. A. Nerris, A. Norris & Son, Casnovia. A. W. Fenton, A. W. Fenton & Co., Casnovia. W. H. Hicks, Morley. W: J. Arnett, Morley. Watson Carroll, Ludington. Geo. F. Richardson, Jamestown, E. H. Kenrick, Hillsdale. : — D. Caulkins, F. D. Caulkins & Co., Fife 4aKe. C. E. & 8. J. Koon, Lisbon. John W. Mead, Berlin. W.H. Struik, Forest Grove. Geo. Carrington, Trent. W.5S. Root, Tallmadge. G. H. Walbrink, Allendale. Wm. Steele, Wyman. J. Omler, Wright. B. M. Denison, East Paris. C. O. Bostwick & Son, Cannonsburg. Baron & TenHoor, Forest Grove. Jay Marlatt, Berlin. Geo. A. Scribner, Grandville. J. V. Crandall & Son, Sand Lake. M. M. Robson, Berlin. Thos. P. Mortenson, Mortenson & Mynning, Big Rapids. J.C. Benbow, Cannonsburg. J.M. Carr, Moriey. J. B. Callahan, Wagar & Callahan, Cedar Springs. Chas. Neuman, Dorr. F. Ederlee, Hopkihs. J. E. Mailhot, West Troy. Jackson Coon, Rockford. Geo. B. Martindale, Cross Village. W.D. Ayers, West Troy. E. P. Barnard, buyer New Era Lumber Co., New Era. C. H. Deming, Dutton. Mr. Smith, Darling & Smith, Fremont. R. Carlyle, Rockford. M. W. Carpenter, Muskegon. L. E. Paige, Paige & Anderson. Sparta. Mr. Wilson, buyer for Cutler & Savage Lum- ber Co., Wyman. John Colburn, of Colburn & Carpenter, Cal- edonia. Mr. Snyder, Bassett & Snyder, Cedar Springs. W. W. Bailey, Fife Lake. G. B. Chambers, Wayland. Roys Bres., Cedar Springs. H. W. Potter, Jennisonville. Hoag & Judson, Cannonsburg. Wagner & Wells, Eastmanville. A. W. Konkle, Remus. Jas. Wingarden, Grand Haven. Geo. 8. Powell & Co., Sand Lake. t. N. Reynolds, Belmont. W. J. Lewis, Boyne City. E. H. Foster, Fife Lake. J. E. Bevins, Tustin. G. W. Joscelyn, Ventura. N. DeVries, Jamestown. D. W. Shattuck, Wayland. $ Q W. F. Rice, Alpine. 0. Stevens, Alpine. & L. M. Wolf, Hudsonyille. C. Williams, Ada. FURNITURE BUYERS. Frank Fulton. Wyandotte, Kas. ae Barstow, Vincent, Barstow & Co., Cleve- G A F. WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT, PAP en royal, carraway seed, oil tanzy, oil cubeb berries. Declined—Nothing. ACIDS. Agetic. NO: 822.25 is 9 Acetic, C. P. (Sp. grav. 1.040)....... 30 CAPDOING 222. 250 Fe ies bos ceases 33 WNDIIO ee Muriatic 18 deg... 3 Nitric 36 deg....... 11 Oxalice 3. Rael... Sulphuric 66 deg.... Tartaric powdered. “a Advanced—Corks, oil peppermint, oil penny- cubebs, ~ & 88 © 8 E898E998 Benzoic, English... a 18 Benzotc, German.................+ 12 15 PIC rs a a cee Sees 12 15 AMMONIA, Carbonate... .:....25.-5.... 2: eb 15 18 Muriate (Powd. 22c)..............-. ss 14 Aqua l6 deg or 3f............--+-.. 5 6 Aqua 18 deg or 4f...............4-- 6 q BALSAMS. MWOPRIDA -...-.. +... 2s - 45 BR ee. ee eal sca eee 40 Beer a es oo 00 LES ae A Rr gre 50 BARKS. Cassia, in mats (Pow’d 20¢)........ 11 Cinchona, yellow..............-.- 18 Mim: select: 3 625. 26k se. . ess 13 Elm, ground, pure................- 4 Elm, powdered, pure.............. 1b Sassafras, of root...............4.- 10 Wild Cherry, select..............-- 12 Bayberry powdered..............- 20 Hemlock powdered...............- 18 IWABOO 66268 i. ose se cea 30 Soap ground. . ...............---- 12 BERRIES, Cubeb prime (Powd 1 00¢e)........ @1 00 PUMMIPCL a. gee ee heals: ; @ 7 Pricwiy ASH... 2... cee oe 50 @ 60 EXTRACTS. Licorice (10 and 25 b boxes, 25c)... 27 Licorice, powdered, pure.:... sees 37% Logwood, bulk (12 and 25 Ib doxes). 9 Logwood, 1s (25 Ib boxes).......... 12 Lgowood, 48 GQOe fsa... 13 Logwood, 48 gO: 263.2... 15 Logwood, ass’d do __....... —— 14 Fluid Extracts—25 # cent. off list. FLOWERS. PAMNICR be oe eas ee os 10 @ i Chamomile, Roman..............- 25 Chamomile, German.............. 25 GUMS. Aloes, Barbadoes..............--++ 60@ 75 Aloes, Cape (Powd 24C)...........- i Aloes, Socotrine (Powd 60c)....... 50 PAOIMOWMIAG (252 2 oes ws wa eve ae 28@ 30 Arabic. extra select.............-. 60 Arabic, powdered select.......... 60 Arabic, Ist picked................- 50 Arabic,2d picked.........%........ 40 Arabic, 3d picked................+- 38 Arabic, sifted sorts................ 30 Assafcentida, prime (Powd 35c)... _ eo MONZOM oc... ors ds oc cscs sees se 55@60 Camphor............-..- ce eteeeee es 19@ 22 Catechu. 1s (4% 14e, 448 16¢)...... . 5 13 Euphorbium powdered............ 35@ 40 Galbanum strained.... nue GaMDORS. 32... eee ote cece ses 90@1 00 Guaiac, prime (Powd 45¢)......... 3 Kino [Powdered, 30¢C].............- 20 MBRHIC 38 es. ae Myrrh. Turkish (Powdered 47e)... 40 Opium, pure (Powd $5.75).......... 4 10 Shellac, Campbell’s...............- 30 Shellac, English..................- 26 Spee ae Bs aoe sce a Shellac bleached................4-- Tragacanth ..............-.-+ese0ee 30 @1 00 HERBS—IN OUNCE PACKAGES. HOavnOuan (ss soc ee ch ce eee 25 MODEM hee enews oe et aes 25 Peppermint -...5..)::....4....... -..-------- 5 IC oo... ss aa ea eee we 40 Spearmint .........-..-...-......-.. ae seca 24 Sweet Majoram....°..........3.2.26... eis ce 35 RAI ee ine ee oe se os 25 MAWANO 6. es Se. hn se bene se 30 DVGUIRWOOU oo se ce ace cee a ass 25 IRON. Citrate and Quinine............... 6 40 Solution mur., for tinctures...... 20 Sulphate, pure crystal............ 7 COUTROTR se, cass 80 PPOSPRALC =. 2. 62g... sess se ee 65 LEAVES. Buchu, short (Powd 25c)..... oe 13 @ 14 Sage, Italian, bulk (48 & 48, 12¢)... 6 Senna, Alex, natural.............. @ 20 Senna, Alex. sifted and garbled.. 30 Senna, powdered.................- 22 Senna tinnivelli........... ........ 16 (wae us. oo ceases cee 10 POHNCGORNO: oo sooo. 8 ni soca es 35 WOSGIGVO: oe eee: 30 HIONUANE 6256s. ce occ es ow ses 35 MOBO: TOG... ss ck eases ccs 2 35 LIQUORS. W., D. & Co.’s Sour Mash Whisky.2 00 @2 25 Druggists’ Favorite Rye.......... 175 @2 00 Whisky, other brands............. 110 @1 50 Gin, Old Tom... ssa se ese 135 @1 75 Gin) Holland.:. 3.2.0.4. .5..-. sas. 200 @3 50 MBP: ooo s os oe oe cos ce ec 1%5 @6 50 Catawba Wines.... .. 56.52.2225 1 2 0 Port WANCS: =2.. ices. sec kee se 135 @2 50 MAGNESIA, Carbonate, Pattison’s, 2 0z........ 22 Carbonate, Jenning’s, 20Z......... 37 Citrate, H., P. & Co.’s solution.... 2 2% Calcimed.. o.oo Ss. ae esac ay 65 OILS. Almond, sweet: : /.......0.........- 45 @ 50 Amber, rectified................... 45 PAUNISR oo. ge ee ee J 85 TRY Gh) OZ 20 20 Me eee. ss 50 BOrsamOne.. 2... 6.2 6k. see ks 2 00 CORTON eae os is @ 19% PROTON ee ee te ck 2 00 COORONG oo i ae be ss 15 CRSSIN eo ee es eece 1 00 Cedar, commercial (Pure 75¢)..... 35 Citronella ....... ek seis ec eae se 75 NOV OS? eG a ee ese e cs 1 20 Cod Liver, filtered..... . .8@ gal 1 50 Cod Liver, best......... ee 3 50 Cod Liver, H., P. & Co.’s, 16 6 00 Cubeps, ©. m Wi. ... 2.25. 5.5. c 6 50 MVIPOTON |. 2.2.66) 5. ose oe ese: 1 60 WIPO WORKS oo esse ede cae ee eee 2 00 Geranium @ OZ..............-2 006 75 Hemlock, commercial (Pure 75c).. 35 Juniper wO0d:...................-. 50 JUNIPeK DETVICS.. .. 2s... eww e cece 2 00 Lavender flowers, French......... 2 01 Lavender garden do 100 Lavender spike do 90 Lemon, new Crop.................- 1 40 Lemon, Sanderson’s............... 1 50 WOMODRTORBS. 6 oe foie c oc cc cece gs oe 30 Olive, Malaga........... ; @1 20 Olive, “Sublime Italian . ces 275 Origanum, red flowers, French... 1 25 Origanum, No.1... .......2.60.-<. _ 50 PONUVTOVAl ec. eee es 1 69 Peppermint, white................ 45 MOBO GR OB 005s ook sag ce cee ees 8 50 Rosemary, French (Flowers $1 50) 65 BRAG oe ee @ 6% PAIN os epee ose es case ee ie set 1 00 Sandal Wood, German.....,...... 4 50 Sandal Wood, W.I................. 7 00 DHSSBITAR ooo ak pe eis tee 60 POCHPINING . . coo ice ven occee ee @i7 00 ANA ae cal isos Sede cs 450 @d 00 TAP (DY: PAL 50C) 6s. occ ce occa cece 10 @ RB Wintergreen. coc. oe os ws Se cess os 2 20 Wormwood, No. 1(Pure $5.00)..... 4 00 WT OVINSCCO 2 ilo eis cco eee e 2 50 POTASSIUM. Bleromate......... 2320 ces. ee 8 bb 14 Bromide, cryst. and gran. bulk... 36 Chlorate, cryst (Powd 28¢)......... 19 Iodide, cryst. and gran. bulk..... 2 Prussiate yellow................6. 28 ROOTS. BABANCD ooo iin se oa bs cans 20 Althea, cut............ Ga pakesea cd. 25 Arrow, St. Vincent’s.............. 17 Arrow, Taylor’s, in 4s and 4s.... 33 Blood (Powd 18¢)...............08- y 12 Calamus, peeled..................- 18 Calamus, German white, peeled.. 85 Elecampane, powdered....... faces 20 Gentian (Powd 15c)................ 10 Ginger, African (Powd 16c)........ 13 @ 14 Ginger, Jamaica bleached........ 17 Golden Seal (Powd 30c)........ ie 25 Hellebore, white, powdered....... _ 18 Ipecac, Rio, powdered............. 110 alap, powdered............. peee 35 Licorice, select (Powd 124)...... 12 Licorice, extra select.............. 15 Pink, tFU@ soci ccs es eet dees cu 35 Rhei, from select to choice.......100 @1 50 Rhei, powdered E. I..... sevcceseesel 10 @1 2 Rhei, choice cut cubes.......... a S Rhei, choice cut fingers........... BOrpontaris. .. 6... 0... vee e oes be 80 PONOCKR (00. 3 65 Sarsaparilla, Hondurus........... 4) Sarsaparilla, Mexican............. 18 Squills, white (Powd 35c).......... Ww Valerian, English (Powd 30c)...... 25 Valerian, Vermont (Powd 28¢)... 20 : SEEDS. Anise, Italian (Powd 20c)......... , 15 Bird, mixed in i packages........ 5 @ 6 Canary, Smyrna.............. eee @ 4% Caraway, best Dutch (Powd 20c). 15 @ 18 Cardamon, Aleppee............... 2 UU Cardamon, Malabar................ 2 25 COLOR 20 Coriander, pest English........... 10 WONNGL oie 15 Mga Clean 5 oe ee, 34%@ Flax, pure grd (bbl 3%4)............ 4@ 4% Foenugreek, powdered............ t@ .8 |} Hemp, Russian... 0.26... 5 @ 6 Mustard, white Black 10c)........ 8 Quince 00 75 Rape, Hnghish ooo 6 @ 7% Worm, Levant !...99..55.. 0... 14 SPONGES. Florida sheeps’ wool, carriage..... 225 @2 50 Nassau do GO. e::. 2 00 Velvet Extra do do 110 Extra Yellow do do. 5... 85 Grass do do. 2... 65 Hard head, for slate use........... 75 Yellow Reef, GO. 2... 1 40 MISCELLANEUS. Alcohol, grain (bb1 $2.22) @ gal.... 2 82 Alcohol, wood, 95 per cent ex. ref. 1 25 Anodyne Hoffman’s............... 50 Arsenic, Donovan’s solution...... 27 Arsenic, Fowler’s solution........ 12 Annatto 1 tb rolls.................. 45 PAU oe ee Bh 2%4@ 3% Alum, ground (Powd 9c).......... 3 @ 4 Annatto, prime................00. ‘ 45 Antimony, powdered, com’l...... 44@ 5 Arsenic, white, powdered......... 6 7 Blue Soluble, 7.3.8, 50 Bay Rum, imported, best......... 215 Bay Rum, domestic, H., P. & Co.’s. 2 00 Balm Gilead Buds...... Z 40 Beans, Tonka....... 1 35 Beans, Vanilla........ 700 @9 75 Bismuth, sub nitrate. Sheaeee 2 30 Blue Pill (Powd %0e)............... 50 Blue Vitriol 00, 6 @ 7 Borax, refined (Powd 18¢)......... 2 Cantharides, Russian powdered.. 2 25 Capsicum Pods, African.......... 18 Capsicum Pods, African pow’d... 22 Capsicum Pods, Bombay do... 18 Carmine, No. 40...0.....5-...0.0... 4 00 Cassia Buds. .......2.5.....2. 22... 12 Calomel. American................ %5 Chalk, prepared drop.............. 5 Chalk, precipitate English........ 12 Chalk, red fingers................. 8 Chalk, white lump................. 2 Chloroform, Squibb’s............. 1 60 Colocynth apples.................. 60 Chloral hydrate, German crusts.. tT 50 Chloral do do cryst... 1 70 Chloral do Scherin’s do ... 1 90 Chloral do do crusts.. 1% Chloroform (00 85 @ 90 Cinchonidia, P. & W...... Se ei. 40 @ 45 Cinchonidia, other brands......... 40 @ 45 Cloves (Powd 28¢)...........0..0005 18 @ 20 Cochineal is... 40 Cocoa Butter............... eas 45 Copperas (by bbl Ie)............... 2 Corrosiye Sublimate............... 70 Corks, X and XX—40 off list...... Cream Tartar, pure powdered..... 3s @ 40 Cream Tartar, grocer’s, 10 ib box.. 15 Creasote. . 056 eo, 50 Cudbear, prime............... 24 Cuttle Fish Bone.......... 2 Dextring ..... ......:. 12 Dover’s Powders.................. 110 Dragon’s Blood Mass.............. 50 Ergot powdered............-...... 45 Mther Squibw’s. 6.000... 2005520 1. 110 Emery, Turkish, all No.’s......... 8 HIpSOM Salts.) 50. os. 2@ 38 Prroc. {resi % 50 Ether, sulphuric, U.S. P.......... 60 Hlake white.) 30650 .600 2 wee 14 Grains Paradise............... occ 2d Gelatine, Cooper’s................. 90 Gelatine, French .................. 45 @ 70 Glassware, flint, 79 off, by box 60 off Glassware, green, 60 and 10 dis.... Gine, Ghomet. ote 12 @ 1% Gluci white. 30.0.5) 2. 16 @ 28 Glycerine, pure...) 0.2)... 16 @ 2 Hops '48'and 448.02... 02... 58. 25@ 40 Todoform: @ OZ.) .0006600.0.0 05). 40 INGISO 8 @1 10 Insect Powder, best Dalmatian... 35 @ 40 Iodine, resublimed................ 4 00 Isinglass, a. Meret a eae 1 50 JapOmMea ew 8 Bondon Purple. .....2. 0.066... 10 @ 1 Head, acetate.) oc). 15 Lime, chloride, (48 28 10¢ & 48 11¢) 8 PMPULNG oe. Soo eee lk 00 EYGOpPOGIUM 22526002. 50 MOCO ee 50 Madder, best Dutch.............. 12%@ 13 Manna S: Woot. 75 MOCrOUIys esc yc ee 60 Morphia, sulph., P.& W...... Boz 3 0@3 25 Musk, Canton, H., P. & Co.’s...... 40 Moss, Iceland...) 3... 5.66 c.: 8 b 10 MOSS; TriSh os co eo 12 Mustard, English.................. 30 Mustard, grocer’s, 10 cans...... 18 WNittwatig 20 23 Nutmegs, No: 2.0.0 ee, 60 INUEX VOMICGR ee. 10 Ointment. Mercurial, 4d.......... 45 PATIS GLOCM... 62.566... ca. i @ 2% Pepper, Black Berry.............. 18 MODS eo 2 50 Pitch, True Burgundy............. QOuassia oe: 6 @ 7% Quinia, Sulph, P. & W........ boz1 05 @1 10 Quinine, German.................. 100 @1 05 Red Precipitate............... #2 Th 8G Seidlitz Mixture................... 28 Strvchnia, cryst (.....0..0...2..2.: 1 40 Silver Nitrate, cryst............... iT @ 80 Saffron, American. ............... 35 Bal Glauber)... 00.52.06... @ 2 Sal Nitre, large cryst.............. 10 Sal Nitre, medium cryst.......... 9 Bal Roechelo. - 6006686 ee. 33 DAL ROGR foe ee 2 @ 2% Saliein.... 703... 2 15 SHRtOWIN .oo5. i 6 50 Snuffs, Maccoboy or Scotch....... 38 Soda Ash [by keg 8c].............. 4 SBpermaceti eo... 28 Soda, Bi-Carbonate, DeLand’s.... 44@ 5 Soap, White Castile................ 14 soap, Green dO |...) ......:..: 17 Soap, Mottled do ................. 9 Boap, GO" dO 2.0... 11 poap, Mazzini............ 0.635... 14 Spinits Nitre, SH... oo... 26 @ 28 Spirits Nitre, 40... 3... 30 @ 82 Sugar Milk powdered..... wee 35 Sulphur, Hour. 2. ae. 84@ 4 Sulphur, voll... 3@ 3% Tartar HMebie 05. oe oe 60 Tar, N. C. Pine, 4% gal. cans # doz 2 70 Tar, do quarts in tin....... 1 40 Tar, do pintsin tin......... 85 Turpentine, Venice........... 8 b 25 Wax, White, S. & F. brand........ 55 Zing, Sulphate.... 2-0... i. 5: 7@ 8 OILS. Capitol Cylinders. 2.57.0 c ee cs 75 Model Cylinder. .0 5. ce, 60 Bhicigs Cylinder. oe. ee 50 HIGGvado BNGING.. ii. os cee kee 45 Peerless Machimery oo: oo ees k kee cc ack 3d Challenge Machinery.............. ccc. cs eeeeee 25 Backus Hine Engine. ooo. eo lo 30 Black Diamond Machinery.................... 30 @austor Machine Oil... 320. 6c coos css. cen wee 6C Paraffine, 25 deg........ Nee gee Cec eee ee 22 Paramine, 25 GOS... ok a oe: 21 Sperm, winter bleached..................... 1 40 Bbl Gal Whale, winter.......... Oe cheek esc. ss 70 75 PARA OSUUA. og. oe veces ee ss wesc s OS 75 TAYAONO. Ce ec ccce 55 65 Linseed, pure raw................... 50 53 Pinseed, DOUCG 2.26. .22. 2s. ees cece 53 56 Neat’s Foot, winter strained........ 70 90 Spirits Turpentine................... 86 40 VARNISHES. NOnL Turp Cone. ..cce i ce ces cack 1 10@1 20 Owe LUE ooo oo oes oo occ ae ko a cae 1 60@1 70 Coach Boar. Hee he eucee Pop cereal 2 75@3 00 No. 1 Turp Furniture.................. 1 00@1 10 Extra Turp Damar.................04. 1 55@1 60 Japan Dryer, No. 1 Turp....... eee 70@ 75 PAINTS. Bbl Lb Red Venetian............. ced ee 2@ 3 Ochre, yellow Marseilles...... 1% 2@ 3 Ochre, yellow Bermuda....... 1% 2@ Putty, commercial ............ 2% 2%4@ 3 Putty, strictly pure............ 2% 2%@ Vermilion, prime American.. 1IB@16 Vermilion, English............ 60@65 Green, Peninsular...... Dune es 16@17 Lead, red aye A pure Pt a. 5% Lead, white, strictly pure..... 5 35 Whiting, white Spanish....... @i0 weg, Gilders’...... ee @90 White, Paris American........ 110 Whiting Paris English cliff.. 1 40 Pioneer Prepared Paints .... 1 20@1 40 Swiss Villa Prepared Paints.. 1 00@1 20 HAZELTINE, PERKINS & 00, Wholesale ruggists| 42 and 44 Ottawa Street and 89, 91, 93 and 95 Louis Street. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Drogeist’s Glassware, MANUFACTURERS OF ELEGANT PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS, FLUID EXTRACTS AND ELIXIRS. GENERAL WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR WoLF, Patron & Co., AND JOHN L. Wuit- ING, MANUFACTURERS OF FINE PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES. —Also for the— GRAND RAPIDS BRusH Co., MANF’RS OF HAIR, SHOE AND HorRSE BRUSHES. Drugsists’ Sundries Our stock in this department of our busi- ness is conceded to be one of the largest, best-assorted and diversified to be found in the Northwest. We are heavy importers of many articles ourselves and can offer Fine Solid Back Hair Brushes, French and Eng- glish Tooth and Nail Brushes at attractive prices. We desire particular attention of those about purchasing OUTFITS for NEW STORES to the fact of our wnsurpassed facilities for meeting the wants of this class of buyers without delay and in the most approved and acceptable manner known to the drug trade. Our special efforts in this direction have re- ceived from hundreds of our customers the most satisfying recommendations. Wine aud Lignor Department We give our special and personal atten- tion to the selection of choice goods for the drug trade only, and trust we merit the high praise accorded us for so satisfactorily supplying the wants of our customers with Pure Goods in this department. We con- trol and are the only authorized agents for the sale of the celebrated Withers Dade & Co’s Henderson Co., Ky., SOUR MASH AND OLD FASHIONED HAND MADE, COP- PER DISTILLED WHISKYS. We not only offer these goods to be excelled by No OTHER KNOWN BRAND in the market, but superior in all respects to most that are ex- posed for sale. We GUARANTEE perfect and complete satisfaction and .where this brand of goods has once been introduced the future trade has been assured. We are also owners of the Driegists’ Favorite Rye, Which continues to have so many favorites among druggists who have sold these goods for a very long time. Buy our Gls, Brandies & Fine Wines We call your attention to the adjoining list of market quotations which we aim to make as complete and perfect as possible. For special quantities and for quotations on such articles as do not appear on the list such as Patent Medicines, etc,, we invite your cor- respondence. Mail orders always receive our special and personal attention. HAZELTING, PERKINS & CO le } | { i ner in which it could be done. Turn the Old Stock into Money. — A wide-awake dealer gives the following advice in one of our exchanges: “We have repeatedly urged the advisabil- ity of getting rid of the odds and ends, and | have many times told our friends of a man- There is no store in the land but has more or less slow- selling-—or never-sclling—plunder. The pro- prietor may imagine he is doing his duty by simply holding them “fora eall,” but that call never comes—and there they stay, sea- son in and season out, until they have be- come almost a part of the fixtures them- — selves. Now then, let us tell you how’ ‘te turn this old, shop-worn stock into nioney. In the first place get it all down wheré you can dust and assort it. Then mark each ar- ticle at very low prices, and place them‘on counters in separate spaces according’ ‘to price; then add a few staple. household ne- cessities with which to freshen up the old stock, and help make an attraction. After you have done all this, and have called prop- er attention to it by means of attraetive show-cards, you can then prepare to ‘reap you reward. And when the old stuff has disappeared along with the new, and you have figured up the returns, you will fihd that the 50 per cent. profit realized on the new goods has not only made up for any loss by sacrifice prices on the old, but that it shows a handsome balance beside. “Don’t be afraid to sell the eld stoek at less than cost. Just because an artiele eost you 42 cent three years ago, don’t imagine you must ask 50 cents for it now. HH ‘you can’t get the cost out of it this year, you ¢er- tainly can’t next. Therefore, throw it: on the “low price counter,” and get the eash for it. Remember that the money is worth more than the goods. Keepin mind the proverb of the “nimble sixpence.”. We had so much confidence in the cheap counter bus- iness seven years ago, and believed. so thor- oughly in the value of eash, that we then sold our entire stock of notions at about. fif- ty cents on the dollar in order to launch eur entire strength of money and muscle inte the new enterprise we had just started. The proof of our success is to-day backed up by a volume of trade which in these half dozen years has reached an annual amount of more than a $100,000.” S ——~—9-—<— Willing to Shovel. From the Christian Union. - Fitteen years ago a young man of: goad education went from the East to.one of the far Western States to seek his fortune, or rather to make it. He found himself in the capital without friends or acquaintances, and with not much money. He applied to one of the leading business men for employment. The gentlemen asked him afew questions, then told him that he knew of no vacancy where he could turn his education to adyan- tage. ‘‘Butif you are willing to shove},”” said he,“‘you can work out my road tax for me and I will pay you a dollar.” The offer was accepted, and the next day the young. man went out on the publie highway and worked side by side with Chinamen and other com- mon day laborers. At night he presented himself to his employer, and the latter hand- ed him a silver dollar, then said to him, “I have a log camp up in the mountains; if you choose to go up there and’ work with the men getting out logs, | will ‘pay you good wages.” This offer was promptly accepted also, and for several weeks this young man,- fresh from college, worked with the chop- pers and shared their rude camp-fire. At the end of that time the owner called, to look after his hands and see how the work was progressing. Just before mounting his horse to return, he said to our young friend, “There is to be a competitive examination next week among the applicants for the place of head teacher in our city - schools. You might come down and_ stand ‘ your chance.” This hint was not lost on hin. When the examination opened he was on hand, and though the competition was long and severe he won. The next Monday school opened, and he assumed his new du- ties with the energy and thoroughness whieh had heretofore characterized him. “At the same time he began the study of law, and continued it until he was admitted to the bar. During the years that have ‘passéd since then he has risen step by step in ‘his profession until now he has a practice amounting to thousands of. dollars a year, and fills a high place of public honor ‘and trust. He still retains the silver dollar which he received for working on the’ road,‘and ts proud of the memento of the time when fhe was willing to shovel. Mut UUs wo > o> ESTE ate Helping the Cause. “Ve They were trying to raise money, to pay: 0 ‘the indebtedness of the church. «|. ). .:; Deacon—Have you called on old Mr. Moneybags yet? at Minister—No. He is very. sick,,,and,t thought I would wait until he gets better.:, Deacon(earnestly)—Don’t you wait a min- ute. Strike him while he is sick. .. It. -will be too late when he gets better. ne a Out of His Line. ae ‘Your honor, I am summoned to serve on the jury, but I wish you would excuse me.” “What is your business, sir?” “Tam a coal merchant, your honor, and. very busy this cold weather.” “You are excused, sir, on the ground that it would be impossible for a coal merchant to weigh a matter properly and find a true bill.” : 0 All the ice used in the city of Mexieo comes from the top of Popocatapeti, and is brought down the mountain on the backs. of natives and then sent sixty miles ‘inthe cars to the city, where it is sold at wholesate at 10 cents a pound. : pce ‘through steel cylinders, on the face of which ~The Michigan Tradesman A MERCANTILE JOURNAL, PUBLISHED EACH WEDNESDAY. E. A. STOWE & BRO., Proprietors. OFFICE IN EAGLE BUILDING, 3d FLOOR. (Entered at the Postoffice at Grand Rapids as Second-class Matter.) ~The Carpet Salesman’s Lament. R. B. Kidson in Carpet Trade and Review. A \eading salesman once we knew— The head one in a lively store— We'll call him Jones, for there were few Of that rare name in days of yore. He always caught the best of trade, By instinct or by intuition, And while we many small sales made, His were the large ones, by tradition. -A lady well attired draws nigh, But Jones perceives not her advances; A younger salesman, far from shy, Whose diligence his worth enhances, Rushes to greet her at the door— a “What do you wish?” heasks her smiling, ““A piece of oil-cloth two by four;” Which some admit is rather “riling.”’ A pair approach who seem like bores, Reuino in homely country gear, And as they come within the doors, The salesmen, somehow, disappear. Jones is deserted by the “bloods ;” Who ever saw him firmer, calmer? He sold those folks a pile of goods; The man was a Long Island farmer. And it was strange, as we hung round, Watching the ever-opening door, Though all appeared to stand their ground, It was seldom Jones would get a bore. The “plums” fell ’tween his smiling lips, The “‘pills” we were compelled to swallow, While of fair sales we got some SIps, He in good luck did always wallow. I’ve often heard our Jones remark, “It's best to take them as they come, Though I could tell them in the dark, F’en I have been deceived by some. Most folks who look intend to buy, ; But when? Well, that’s another question, You can’t suit some howe’er you try, Don’t blame the stock; they’ve indiges- tion.” Saidhe: ‘Some ladies come and look, But never seem inclined to buy, Yet I can read them like a book, And see the love-light in their eye; The time will come when they'll decide, Their hindrance isn’t indigestion, They ll want some carpets fora bride, If Johnnie only pops the question. “Jt’s best to treat them all alike; The man who says hislot’s not built on, Who knows! some day you'll make a strike, And sell that man a “P M” Wilton. And she, whose instinct makes her seek The store that’s lined full many a nest, May come and furnish up next week, If John has made ker o7 the blest. >? > How Rubber Boots and Shoes are Made. From the Shoe and Leather Review. Did you ever see any crude rubber, and have you any idea how it is gathered and worked? There are twenty or thirty varie- ties of crude rubber, varying greatly in qual- ity, and of all these the best is known as Para, a South American product, obtained in Brazil, about 1,800 miles above the mouth of the Amazon. It is called Para from the city of that name from which it is shipped 4o foreign parts. The gum is gathered by tapping the rubber trees, as we tap maple trees for sap for maple sugar. The sap is gathered into a large pot into which the na- tive dips a flat wooden paddle, to which gum adheres. He withdraws the paddle and holds it in a smoke made by burning palm nuts, which dries and cures the film of rub- ber on the paddle. He then dips again, and smokes again, repeating the process until he has on the paddle a bunch of gum weighing several pounds. Then he splits the ball or roll to get the paddle out, and it is ready for market. These natives are not models of honesty, however, as these chunks of gum frequently contain palm nuts, rubber nuts, pieces of iron, or are freely mixed with sand to add weight, which often causes the manufactur- er great trouble. The public, or a large share of the public, have an idea that crude rubber gum comes something like tamarac, and that it is melted and cast into whatever form is desired, but this is not true. A rub- ber shoe factory is not a foundry. These chunks of rubber are sliced into aieaks, you might say, by sharp knives re- yolying rapidly and kept constantly wetted. When one of these knives strikes an iron spike, there is apt to be “music in the aur.” The operators are on the lookout, however, and accidents are so thoroughly guarded against that they are very rare. These steaks are then put into achopping machine, where they are made into an article closely resem- bling boarding house hash, only that this hash is the straight goods, except that it needs cleaning. The small pieces formed thus are then put through a machine which makes mince-meat of them, and at the same time washes out all the dirt and sand. This (not the dirt and sand) is now shoveled into a rolling machine which compresses the mass into rough sheets. This is the first process. These sheets are then taken to another building and put into a steam drying room, where they remain about three months to free them from all moisture. By the drying process, they lose from 15 to 20 per cent. of their weight. Tf the least moisture remains in the rubber when made into shoes, the heat of vulcanization causes its expansion, and, consequently, causes blis- ters in the stock. The dry gum is then run between heavy iron rolls, heated by steam, and called grinders, by which it is softened to permit the admixture of the vulcanizing material. Rubber, in its natural state, is un- fit for use, and Goodyear’s process of yvulean- ization by the aid of sulphur is necessary to utilize it. This mixing is done by running the ground rubber through still another ser- ies of rollers, which press the rubber and sulphur together in one soft, fine body, which is finally run through a calender, between great steel cylinders. The mass is then pressed out into long, smooth sheets, of any desired width or thickness. Next comes the printing process. These sheets are fed is engraved the pattern for the sole, heel and upper desired to be produced, and these im- pressions are as clearly printed on the rub- ber as this type impression is on this paper. Then the sheets go to the cutters, who cut out the different parts aud send them to their respective departments. The lasting is done similarly to that of other shoes, ex- cept that the parts are all put together with rubber cement; and, before removal from the last, they are placed in the vulcanizing ovens, where they are subjected toa degree of heat which transforms the various parts into a homogeneous mass in the shape of a boot or shoe with a seam, nailor peg. Then, if a dull finish is desired, the last is removed, and the goods are ready for market. Other- wise, they are varnished to give a bright fin- ish, and dried, when they are ready. —$—<>_2-<___—— The Uses of Old Bones. A ton of ordinary bones in the principal markets to-day is worth about as much as a ton of American pig iron, anda ton of the best bones is worth about four times as much. For a uwuinber of manufacturing pur- poses, bones are valuable. The ordinary bones which are Gollected around through the country are burnt to get the animal charcoal or boneblack, or converted into fer- tilizers, and are worth $18 per ton. There are many fertilizer manufactories in the country which grind bones, and some of them also make boneblack. Boneblack is generally in good demund at good prices by the sugar refineries, for filter- ing, and bones used for this purpose yield a better return than when made into fertiliz- ers, for which accordingly only the poorer grades are used. ‘These are the ordinary body bones of cattle and sheep, the skull being converted into fertilizing material also. The bones are rendered by being boiled in an open kettle or in closed tanks under a pressure of from 15 to 40 pounds. The tank-boiled bones are very much pre- ferred by the boneblack manufacturers, as by this process the nitrogen is removed and the carbon left. The leg bones of cattle and sheep are used for a number of different purposes. The shin bones and feet of cattle contain considerable neatsfoot oil; about a pint be- ing obtained on an average from every four feet of good sized cattle. The shin and thigh bones are thoroughly cleansed of all meat and grease. The liquor in which they were boiled was formerly thrown away, but now a very fair quality of sizing glue is manu- factured from it. Some shin bones are burnt for boneblack or converted into fer- tilizers, but the bulk of them are worked np into knife handles. The round shin bone comes from the hind leg, and the flat from the foreleg. The bulk of the shin bones in the Eastern mar- ket are shipped to Europe, though there is a manufactory at Newburyport, Mass. The knuckles of the shin bones are sawed off, and used either for lampblack or fertilizers. Shin bones for knife handles will bring over $40 per ton, but for burning, ete., only about $25 per ton. The knuckles of thigh bones are also sawed off and used for beneblack or fertilizers. The thigh bones are worth $80 per ton, and are manufactured into tooth brush handles. Very few are exported. The front leg bones of cattle are worth about $30 per ton, and manufactured into collar buttons, fancy bone trimmings, jewel- ry, parasol handles, ete., both here and in England. The American factories are in Connecticut, Long Island and Philadelphia. Sheep’s legs are also manufactured into par- asol handles and various fancy articles. The bone waste and dust caused by the sawing, etc., is used as a feed for cattle and hens, and is also worked up into boneblack and fertilizers. Boston, according to the Commercial Bul- letin of that city, isa smaller bone market than formerly, as the gradual falling off in in the slaughter of cattle in that vicinity, and the increase in the West, has caused a decrease in the amount of bones coming into that market. Occasionally cargoes df South American bones are received at that port, and are either bought by boneblaek or fer- tilizer manufacturers or shipped to England. ——_—_—__—>> >.> One Man Knew. “Somebody’s afire,” said the man with the red nose as he sniffed the odor of burning woolen. All the smoking-car passengers looked themselves over and said: ‘“That’s so.” ‘““Wonder who it is?” said the little man in the big cold-looking silk hat. The tall man with a5-cent cigar never said a word. He knew what was_ burning. >.> In France butter is packed in bags, not more than three inches in diameter, for fam- ily use, nor more than two inches for res- taurants. Each bag holds two pounds. When filled they are tied and packed in brine, in tubs or casks which can be headed tight. The cloth used must be quite free from lint, and should be very slightly starch- ed—just enough to make them iron smooth- ty, and then run together, of uniform size. The bag should be placed in a mould of suit- able size and shape while being filled. The plan may not be unworthy of trial in this country. —__—__ <> -2 > One after another the flouring mills of Minneapolis are putting in steam plants to supplement their water power in time of low water, and to substitute that power in times of no water at all. ‘The water-power wealth of Minneapolis, as an adjunct always to be relied upon, seems to have hopelessly col- lapsed. —— A Wayland, N. Y., man sells coffins and does ‘an undertaking business in one room and has a saloon in the rear. Dry Goods. . WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. he ee WIDE BROWN COTTONS. Androscoggin, 9-4..23 |Pepperell, 10-4...... 25 ‘Androscoggin, 8-4..21 |Pepperell, 11-4...... 21% Pepperell, 7-4....-- 16% |\Pequot, 7-4......... 18 Pepperell, 8-4...... 20 |Pequot, 8-4......... 21 Pepperell, 9-4.....- 22% |Pequot, 9-4......... 24 CHECKS. Caledonia, XX, 0z..11 Caledonia, X, 0z...10 Economy, OZ....... 10 Park Mills, No. 50..10 Park Mills, No. 60..11 Park Mills, No. 70..12 Park Mills, No. 80. .13 OSNA Alabama brown.... 7 Jewell briwn....... 9% Kentucky brown..10% Lewiston brown... 9% Lane brown........ 9% Louisiana plaid.... 7 Park Mills, No. 90..14 Park Mills, No. 100.15 Prodigy, OZ......... a8] Otis Apron......... 10% Otis Furniture..... 10% Works b OF .0 332. o's: 10 York, AA, extra 02.14 BURG. Alabama plaid..... 7 Augusta plaid...... uv Toledo plaid........ ui Manchester plaid.. 7 BLEACHED COTTONS. Avondale, 36....... 84 Art cambrics, 36...114% Androscoggin, 4-4.. 8% Androscoggin, 5-4.. 12% Ballou, 4-4.......... 6% Ballou, 5-4.........- 6 Boott, O. 4-4........ 8% Boott, E. 5-5.......- 7 Boott, AGC, 4-4..... 9% Boott, R. 3-4....... 5% Blackstone, AA 4-4, 7 Chapman, X, 4-4.... 6 Conway, 44... ... 7 Cabot, 4-4.......-- . 63% Cabot, 7-8..:....-+.- 6 Canoe, 3-4........-- 4 Domestic, 36....... 74 Dwight Anchor, 4-4. 9 Davol, 4-4........-- 9 Fruit of Loom, 4-4.. 8% Fruit of Loom, 7-8.. 74 Fruit of the Loom, cambriec, 4-4 11 iNew Tenn. plaid...11 \Utility plaid........ 6% Greene, G, 4-4...... 5% PH 4663. cco. i” Be 7-8 ot os 634 Hope, 4-4........... 6% King Phillip cam- pric, 4-4.....-..... 11% Linwood, 4-4....... 7% Lonsdale, 4-4....... 1% Lonsdale cambric.10% ‘Langdon, GB, 4-4... 9% |Langdon, 45........ 14 Masonville, 4-4..... 8 Maxwell. 4-4........ 914 New York Mili, 4-4.10% New Jersey, 4-4.... 8 Pocasset, P. M.C.. 7% Pride of the West. .11 Pocahontas, 4-4.... 74 Slaterville, 7-8...... 6% |Victoria, AA....... 9 |\Woodbury, 4-4...... 5% Whitinsville, 4-4... 7% Whitinsville, 7-8.... 6% Gold Medal, 4-4.. .. 6%|Wamsutta, 4-4......16% Gold Medal, 7-8..... : Williamsville, 36...10% Gilded Age........- % SILESIAS. . Crown... 6.01655... 17 |Masonville TS...... 8 NO! 4102-2. 2 .-6:3. 12144|Masonville 8....... 10% Com... 3-3. = 10 (Lonsdale ........... 9h Anchor..........-.-- 15 Shona ig Bans 16 Centennial......... Nictory O....°.-..- Blackburn ......... a ees ad a eee ce MavVOl........2-:.-<- jetory Doo... 3. London........--+++ 12%4|Victory K.......... 2% Paconia ..........-- “ eo . Ges 19% Red Cross.......--- 1 hoenix B........- 10% Social Imperial....16 |Phoenix XX..... ..0 PRINTS. Albion, solid........ 5%|Gloucester .......... 6 Albion, grey.....--- 6 |Gloucestermourn’g.6 Allen’s ao ae a: es ee ilen’s fe Pee E artel fancy........ H A oink. aoei ae big Merrimac D- ee 6 Allen’spurple....... 6%|Manchester ......... 6 American, fancy....5%|Oriental fancy...... 6 Arnoldfancy......-. 6 |Oriental robes...... 6% Berlin — Dees. Ce oo Pecans Cocheeo fancy...... 3 |Richmond........... 5 Cocheco robes......- 6% |Steel River.......... 54% Conestoga fancy... .6 Simpson’s........... 6 Eddystone ..... ---- 6 |Washington fancy.. Eagle SADE =o 2-7-8 Washington biues. 7% Garner pink.......-- 6% FINE BROW Appleton A, 4-4.... 7% Boott M, 4-4........ 6% Boston F, 4-4.....-. 1% Continental C, 4-3.. 64 Continental D, 40in 8%} Conestoga W, 4-4... 6% Conestoga D, 7-8... bY Conestoga G, 30-in. 6 Dwight X, 3-4...... 514 Dwight Y, 7-8....... 5% Dwight Z, 4-4....... 6% Dwight Star, 4-4.... 7 Ewight Star, 40-in.. 9 Enterprise EE, 36.. 5 Great Falls E, 4-4... Farmers’ A, 4-4..... Indian Orchard 1-4 7% Sook N COTTONS. Indian Orchard, 40. 8 Indian Orchard, 36. 7% Laconia B, 7-4...... 16% Lyman B, 40-in..... 10% Mass. BB, 4-4....... 53% Nashua H, 40-in.... 8% Nashua R, 4-4...... 7% Nashua O, 7-8....... 634 Newmarket N...... 64 Pepperell E, 39-in.. 7 Pepperell R, 4-4.... 74 Pepperell O, 7-8.... 6% Pepperell N, 3-4.... 64 Pocasset. C, 4-4..... 634 Saranac R.......... 74 Saranac E........... 9 DOMESTIC GINGHAMS. Amoskeag .......-- 1% Amoskeag, Persian styles.........---- 10% Bates. |. .3- 2 00-- +> 7% Berkshire .......-- 6% Glasgow checks.... 7 Glasgow checks, f’y 7% Glasgow checks, royal styles...... 8 Gloucester, new standard ...:-.. <. i% Plunket ........-.-- 1% Lancaster ........--- 8 Langdale .........-- 7% |Renfrew, dress styl 7% Johnson Manfg Co, | Bookfold......... 12% \Johnson Manfg Co, | dress styles...... 124% |Slaterville, dress | Styles... 2... sn cam 7% White Mfg Co, stap 734 White Mfg Co, fane 8 White Mant’g Co, TAISLOM. .. ss 38 8 iGordon .......-.....- Th Greylock, dress BUVICB =... 5... 12% WIDE BLEACHED COTTONS. Androscoggin, 7-4. .21 Androscoggin, 8-4. .23 iPepperell. 10-4..... 27% iPepperell, 11-4..... RY Pepperell, 7-4...... 20 |Pequot, 7-4......... 21 Pepperell, 8-4.... ..2214|Pequot, 8-4........ 24 Pepperell, 9-4....-- 25 |Pequot, 9-4......... 27% HEAVY BROWN COTTONS. Atlantie A, 4-4..... v14 \Lawrence XX, 4-4.. 7% Atlantic H, 4-4..... 7 \Lawrence Y, 30.... 7 Atlantie D, 4-4..... 6144;Lawrence LL, 4-4... 5% Atlantic P, 4-4...... 5%\Newmarket N...... 6% Atlantie LL, 4-4.... 544/Mystic River, 4-4... 54 Adriatic, 36......... 7% Pequot A, 4-4....... i% Augusta, 4-4.......-. 6% Piedmont, 36....... 614 Boott M, 4-4......-- 63 |Stark AA, 4-4....... 1% Boott FF, 4-4......- 734 Tremont CO, 4-4.... 5% Graniteville, 4-4.... 5%4|Utica, 4-4........... 9 Indian Head, 4-4... 7 |Wachusett, 4-4..... 1% Indiana Head 45-in.124%|Wachusett, 30-in... 6% TICKINGS. Amoskeag, ACA...14 |Falls, XXXX...... 18% Amoskeag ‘ 4-4..19 |Falls, XXX......... 15% Amoskeag, A.....- 3 Pals, BBs... : 11% Amoskeag, B...... 12 \Falls, BBC, 36......19% Amoskeag, C...... 11 |Falls, awning...... 19 Amoskeag, D.....-. 10%/Hamilion, BT, 32..12 Amoskeag, E...... 10 \jHamilton, D....... 9% Amoskeag, F......: 9!4/Hamilton, H.... .. 9% Premium A, 4-4....17 |Hamilton fancy...10 Premium B........16 |Methuen AA....... 13% Extra4-4........---- 16 |Methuen ASA...... 18 Extra7-8...... ..---144%/Omega A, Mes a, A Gold Medal4-4......15 |Omega A, 4-4.....-5 13 GA G8. 6.6.5. se: 12% Omega ACA, 7-8....14 WT 44 wo. eee se 14 |Omega ACA, 4-4....16 RO 1-8 se eee - 14 |Omega SE, 7-8...... 24 MONTES ooo wet ee: 16 \Omega SE, 4-4......27 BWA eae 19 \Omega M. 7-8 ...... 22 Cordis AAA, 32..... 14 |Omega M, 4-4....... 25 Cordis ACA, 82..... 15 Cordis No. 1, 32..... 15 a) Shetucket SS&SSwW 11% Shetucket, S & SW.12 Cordis No. 2........ 14 \|Shetucket, SFS ..12 Cordis No.3........ 13. iStoekbridge A..... 7 Cordis No. 4......-- 114|Stoeckbridge frney. 8 GLAZED CAMBRICS. Garner... ...5..--- 5 |Hmpire.........--.- Hookset..........-- 5 |Washington........ 4 Red Cross......---- 5 |Edwards..........-- 5 Forest Grove.....-. S.S. & Sons........ 5 GRAIN BAGS. American A...... 18 OO|\Old Tronsides......15 Stam A. ..c..52., .224%|Wheatland ......... 21 DENIMS. Roston .........:..- 6% \Otis CC...........-- 10% Everett blue....... 1344 |/Warren AXA...... 2% Everett brown.....184|Warren BB...... ..U% Otis AXA. ........- 12% |Warren CO. 4s 10% Otis BB... 32... -.- 114%|York fancy........ 134 PAPER CAMBRICS. Manville............ 6 |S.S. & Sons........- 6 Masgnville......... & iGarner ..:......-5.. 6 WIGANS. Red Cross:.......... 7% /\Thistle Mills........ Bevin 20 2e-.: WIGROBO 6.5.5 cscs ce 3 Garner ....-..-.+-5> i% SPOOL COTTON. BroGks 222.52 33.53 50 |Eagle and Phoenix Clark’s O. N. F..... 5D Mills ball sewing.30 J.&P. Coats.......55 |Greeh & Daniels.. .25 Willimantic 6 cord.55 |Merricks..........- 40) Willimantic 3 cord.40 *|Stafford ...........- 25 Charleston ball sew Hall & Manning....25 ing thread........ 80 |Holyoke..........-- 25 CORSET JEANS. ATIOOLY 5.45552. 2055 Ti Kearsage........--- 8% Androscoggin sat.. 84|Naumkeag satteen. 84 Canoe River........ 6 {Pepperell bleached 8% Clarendon. ........ 6144|/Pepperell sat....... 9% Hallowell Imp..... 63% \Rockport....-...-++ 7 Ind. Orch. Imp..... 7 |Lawrencesat....... 8% TACOnia ..-:.:.25-5- 7% \Conegosat.......--- q COAL AND BUILDING MATERIALS. A. B. Knowlson quotes as follows: Ohio White Lime, per bbl............. 1 05 Ohio White Lime, car lots............. 90 Louisville Cement, per bbl............ 1 40 Akron Cement per bbl..........-..+-+ 1 40 Buffalo Cement, per bbl.............. 1 40 COT OTR es one cee oie sce cs ones 1 05@1 10 Plastering hair, per bu.............-.- 25@ 30 Stucco, per bbl........--..-.e seer eee eee 1 75 Land plaster, per ton.............-++++ 3 75 Land plaster, car lots.............--+++ 3 00 Fire brick, per M............20.. eben ee $25 @ $35 Fire clay, per bbl...............----00> 3 00 COAL. Anthracite, egg and grate, car lots..$6 00@6 25 Anthracite, stove and nut, car lots.. 6 25@6 50 Cannell, car lots...... pies yee aes @6 %5 Ohio Lump, car lots............++:: +. 3 2@3 50 Blossburg or Cumberland, car lots.. 4 50@5 00 TIME TABLES. MICHIGAN CENTRAL The Niagara Falls Route. : DEPART. *Detroit EXpress...........-.0.0eee ee: 6:00 a m |} mia HISPECHS...-.-5.:.....-- 2... - 12:45 9m +A tlantic MXDIORS.<...-..6...0..000505. 9:20 pm ARRIVE. *Pacific EXpress.....:.<.-...--..-..-.- 6:00 am Mag Cree Oe ec os 3:20 p m +Grand Rapids Express............... 10:25 p m +Duily except Sunday. Sleeping cars run on Express. Direct and prompt connection made with Great Western, Grand Trunk and Canada Southern trains in same depot at Detroit, thus avoiding transfers. The Detroit Express leaving at 6:00 a. m. has Drawing Room and Porlor Car for Detroit, reaching that city at 11:45 a.m., New York 10:30 a. m., and Boston 3:65 p. m. next day. A train leaves Detroit at 4 p. m. daily except Sunday with drawing room ear attached, arriv- ing at Grand Rapids at 10:25 p.m. J.T. ScHuLTZ, Gen’l Agent. *Daily. Atlantie and Pacific Chicago & West Michigan. Leaves. Arrives, PMO 2s, ess ase 9:15am 4:05pm +Day EXpress.........-----. 12:25pm 11:15pm *Night Express............ 9:35pm 6:00am *Daily. +Daily except Sunday. Pullman Sleeping Cars on all night trains. Through parlor car in charge of careful at- tendants without extra charge to Chicago on 12:25 p. m., and through coach on 9:15 a.m. and 9:35 p. m. trains. NEWAYGO DIVISION. Leaves. Arrives. HIKPLOSS..... -......---.---- 4:15pm 4:04pm WIRHeSS .00.......-.- 4.2... 8:05am 11:15am All trains arrive and depart from Union De- ot. . The Northernterminus of this Division is at Baldwin, where close connection is made with ¥F. & P. M. trains to and from Ludington and Manistee. J. H. CARPENTER, Gen’) Pass. Agent. J. B. MULLIKEN, General Manager. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. (KALAMAZOO DIVISION.) Arrive. Leave. EXpress........-+++-+++-0+- 7:00 pm 7:35 am MAM ee 9:35am 4:00pm All trains daily except Sunday. The atrain leaving at 4 p.m. connects at White Pigeon with Atlantic Express on Main Line, which has Palace Drawing Room Sleep- ing Coaches from Chicago to New York and Boston without change. The train leaving at 7:35 a.m. connects at White Pigeon (giving one hour for dinner) with special New York Express on Main Line. Through tickets and berths in sleeping coaches can be secured at Union Ticket office, 67 Monre street and depot. J. W. McK ENNEY, Gen’! Agent. Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee. GOING EAST. Arrives. Leaves. +Steamboat Express....... 6:20 am Whhrouch Mail: .....-... 10:15am 10:20am +Evening Express......... 3:20pm 3:35pm *Atlantic Express.......... 9:45 pm 10:45 pm +Mixed, with coach........ 16:30 a m GOING WEST. +Morning Express......... 12:40pm 12:55 pm +Phroush Mail....°....-.- 5:10pm 5:35pm +Steamboat Express....... 10:40 p m PMEXOG oo o5 eg eee ee ie 7:l0am *Night Express............. 5:10am 5:30am +Daily, Sundays excepted. *Daily. Passengers taking the 6:20 a. m. Express make close connections at Owosso for Lansing and at Detroit for New York, arriving there at 10:00 a. m. the following morning. Parlor Cars on Mail Trains, both East and West. Train leaving at 5:15 p. m. will make con- nection with Milwaukee steamers daily except Sunday. The mail has a Parlor Car to Detroit. The Night Express has a through Wagner Car and local Sleeping Car Detroit tc Grand Rapids. D. Porrer, City Pass. Agent. Gro. B. REEVE, Traffic Manager, Chicago. Grand Rapids & Indiana. GOING NORTH. Arrives. Cineinnati & Gd Rapids Ex 8:45 pm Cincinnati & Mackinac Ex. 9:20 am Ft. Wayne& Mackinac Ex 3:55 pm Leaves. 10:25 a m 5:00 pm G’d Rapids & Cadillac Ac. 7:10am : GOING SOUTH. G. Rapids & Cincinnati Ex. 7:00am Mackinac & Cincinnati Ex. 4:06 pm 4:35 pm Mackinac & Ft. Way: eEx..10:25am 11:45pm Cadillac & G’d Rapids Ac. 7:40 pm All trains daily except Sunday. SLEEPING CAR ARRANGEMENTS. North—Train leaving at 5:00 o’clock p. m. has Woodruff Sleeping Cars for Petoskey and Mackinac City. Train leaving at 10:25 a.m. has oe Sleeping and Chair Car for Traverse ity. South—Train leaving at 4:35p.m. bas Wood- ruff Sleeping Car for Cincinnati. Cc. L. LocKwoop, Gen’! Pass. Agent. Detroit, Mackinac & Marquette. GOING JING GOING WES STATIONS. EAST Ac. | Ex. Ac. | Ex. | P M.| | 4 50, Ar. Ishpeming Dep.} 1 30 PM.) 4 40) te ee Negaunee.......- 1 40;AM. 6 50) 3 30}..... .. Marquette ........} 2 20) 7 30 8 08) 1 Zi)... Reedsboro...... | 4 19/11 05 12 00/A eo 5 45| 1:10 1 10/12 15 D peney Al 5 30(12 40 oh 25/11 os. Newbury ........ | 6 38) 2 40 7 30\A M.| \ PM. | 8 30/Dep. ....St. Tgnace....4 Ar.ic9 00} 6 30 a 00|Ar. Mackinaw City Dep.) 9 30 iPM. | : 00|Dep. Grand Rapids Ar.| 7 00 443.441. | Dv. _- +++. Detroit ......--- load Connections made at Marquette and Negau- nee with the M. H. & O. R.R. for the iron, gold silver and copper districts; at Reedsboro with a daily stage line for Manistique; at Seney with tri-weekly stage for Grand Marais; at St. Tgnace with the M.C. and G. R. & I. Railways for all points east and south; also daily stage line to Sault St. Marie. F. MinniGcan,G. F. & P. A. PORTABLE AND STATIONARY ENGIN EHS From 2 to 150 Horse-Power, Boilers, Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Wood Working Machinery, Shaft- ing, Pulleys and Boxes. Contracts made for Complete Outfits. ww. Cc Denison, : 88, 90 and 92 South Division Street, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICHIGAN. We manufacture a full line, use the best material obtainable, and Ene our goods to be first- class. _ We carry an immense stock of Virginia and Tennessee Peanuts, Almonds, Brazils, Filberts, Pea- Nuts cans, Wralnuts and Cocoanuts, and compete with any market. Oranges Oysters We handle FLORIDA Or- anges direct from the groves. The crop is large and fine and low prices are looked for., We are agents for the CEL- EBRATED J. S. FARREN & CO.’S Oysters and are prepared to fill orders for large or small lots, cans or in bulk, at the low- est rates. Putnam & Brooks. JENNINGS & SMITH, PROPRIETORS OF THE Arctic Manufacturing Co., 20 Isyon St., Grand Rapids. ASK YOUR JOBBER FOR Jennings Flavoring Extracts, ——- AND———_ Arctic Baking Powder. Arrre:'| We have alarge Western order trade for Apples in car lots, as well as a good local demand, and also handle Evaporated and Sun-Dried Apples largely. If you have any of these goods to ship, let us hear from you, and we will keep you posted on market prices and prospects. We also handle Beans and Pota- toes. Liberal Cash Advances made on Dried Fruit, also on Apples in carlots. BARL BROS., Commission Merchants, 169 Ss. Water St., Chicago, Ill. REFERENCE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. SPRING & COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, CARPETS, MATTINGS, Or. CLOTHS ETc. ETC. j 6 and 8 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, BUSINESS LAW. Brief Digests of Recent Decisions in Courts of Last Resort. | MARRIED WOMEN—DEBT—NECESSARIES. | the Supreme Court of of McKee vs. Lypert, where a debt is creat- ed by a married woman for necessaries and is evidenced by a writing, signed by her and her husband, the law, independent of the wife’s intention, declares her real estate lia- ble for its payment, whether acquired before or after the debt was created. INSURANCE—EVIDENCE—COMMUNICATIONS. In a recent case in Indiana, where it was sought to introduce physicians as witnesses, and to prove by them that at various times before the date of the application for insur- ance, when they had professionally attended the insured, he was suffering from asthma and other diseases, such evidence was €X- cluded as being within the provision of the statute in relation to matters communicated to physicians by their patients. Penn Mu- tual Co. vs. Weller, decided by the Supreme Court of Indiana. NEGOTIABLE SECURITIES—NOTICE—SUIT. Purchasers of negotiable securities are not charged with constructive notice of the pen- dency of a suit affecting the title or value of the securities; but in defense of an action brought by such a purchaser against a coun- ty to recover upon pends alleged to have been issued by it, it is proper to introduce evidence going to show that the purchaser or his assignor had actual notice of a suit pending affecting such bonds before their purchase by him. So held by the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Scotland county vs. Hill. MEANING OF “PASSENGER.” The question that constitutes a passenger was considered by the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Price et al vs. The Pennsylvania Railroad Co., decided on the 26th ult. This was a suit brought by the plaintiff and appellant to recover damages from the railroad company on account of the accidental death of her husband, who was a route agent of the United States Post Office Department, and was killed in a collision be- tween two trains on July 23,1877. The question presented for the consideration of the court was whether the deceased by vir- tue of his employment in the service of the United States was a “nassenger” within the meaning of the first section of the act of the Pennsylvania legislature April 4, 1868. The Supreme Court holds that a person carried free with the mail matter is no more a. pas- senger because he is in charge of the mail, or because no compensation is made for his transportation, than he would be if he had no such charge. The fact that he is in the employment of the United States, and that the railroad company is bound by contract with the United States to carry him, does not in the view of the court affect the ques- tion. It would be just the same if the com- pany had contracted with any other person who had charge of freight on the train to earry him without additional compensation. The statutes of the United States which au- torize this employment and direct this ser- vice do not, therefore, make the person so engaged a passenger Or deprive him of that character. Nor do they give to persons so employed any right as against the railroad company which would not belong to any other person in a similiax employment by others than the United States. ———————_—»> 0 ___—__ The Question of Earning Power. An eminent merchant recently remarked that earning power was at the bottom of everything solid and substantial in the way of business or investments. There is great force in this expression, and those who give it careful thought in their enterprises or investments will avoid serious mistakes. It is not always the amount of capital em- parked in a business that determines its suc- cess—the success largely depends upon its earning capacity. Judged by the standard of capital, the railroad is far more costly than the telegraph line. The earning capac- ity of the telegraph company may, however, exceed that of the railroad. A vacant plot of ground may increase in value with the grad- ual growth of a city, but a lot on which a building is erected and well rented, at once possesses earning power, the benefits of which immediately accrue to the owner. Banks possessing the largest capital sel- dom pay the largest dividends. It is usually the institutions of smaller capital whose shares are the most valuable to shock holders, for the reason that the earning power is greater in proportion to capital with the smaller bank than with the larger. The same rule applies with equal force to other financial institutions. The reason certain railroad stocks have a permanent value, while others are consider- ed insecure as an investment, is largely due to the superior earning power of the one over the other. In this connection, we do not refer to earning capacity, for there are railroads that have an immense capacity to move freight, but do not possess the power of earning dividends. Their dividend pay- ing capacity is wasted through the absorp- tion of, or connection with other roads, and also the large sum of fixed charges, which must be met before stockholders realize any benefit. In making an investment, therefore, the adaptation of the means to the end in view should always be considered. The end sought for is, of course, a suitable return for the money invested. Are the means, which include capital, ability and honesty of man- \ } agement, together with the amount of busi- ness transacted, adequate to earn dividends for stockholders? Careful investors will make themselves acquainted with these facts | before they part with their funds. | The same rule that applies to earning | plies also to men individually. Some men | have a natural aptitude to earn money and | save it, while others utterly fail of success. | They fail, not because they do not earn) money, | it. They have abundant capital in health, | energy and ability, but are deficient in thrift and economy. They have not the capacity to save, and cousequently do not possess the | earning power that accumulates dividends to enjoy when later years dry up the exhub- erance of manhood’s prime. Business men, are you adapting the means to the end in view—securing a competency? Are you saving the money jou earn, or are you spending it? Time flies, the years swiftly roll, and if the dividends are not saved when | the earning power is active, the end is pov-| erty. —__—> -9 <= The True Friend. A certain merchant had three sons. When the youngest came of age he called them to- gether, and said to them in a voice husky with emotion: “Now, boys, you all go out into the world and acquire a knowledge of human nature. At the end of the year you will return, and the one who has acquired the best friend will receive this magnificent diamond ring.” | The young men having taken the ring to | a jeweler and_ satisfied themselves that it was not a California diamond, accepted the | situation and started out. At the end of| the year they returned, looking somewhat | the worse for wear. The old man immedi- | ately issued his call for a mass meeting, and they gathered around him. He called for the reports from the various committees. The first one lifted up his voice and said: “Thad an affair of honor. I got intoa quarrel and a challenge passed. We were to fight at ten steps. My friend came for- ward and took my place. He was badly wounded, but I believe he saved my life. I claim the ring, for having acquired the most self-sacrificing friend.” No. 2 then took the floor and addressed | the chair: “J was on board aship. We had a collis- ion. 1 found myself in the water. My friend was near me ona hen-coop. When he saw me, he swam off and let me have the hen- coop. We were both picked up afterwards, but he undoubtedly saved my life. I think my friend was the boss.” “What sort of a friend have you got to show up on?” asked the father of the third | son. | “J was in a tight place,” he responded, “I | had been fooling with. the tiger, and had lost | all my money. My friend came forward and | advanced me $500, and refused to take my | note for the amount.” | | | “To you belongs the ring,” said the mer-; chant. “Your older brother’s friend was | simply a better shot. In the ease of the oth- er brother, his friend was simply a better | swimmer. They took risks, I admit; but, your friend has sustained an actual bona | fide loss, for he will never get his money | back. You gained the best friend, for he | has made actual sacrifices. Hereis the | priceless gem of the Orient.” <> -@- <———— How to Make out a Statement. Retailers are frequently asked for a state- | ment by the house with which they are dealing, and are sometimes at a loss to know just what form to put it in. The following form will serve as a model, as it includes nearly every item with which the retailer has to deal: , Mich., 1885. Financial statement from actual invoice of 1885. Jan. 12. Notes and accounts POO 40. .6as- $1,284 72 o Cash on hand....... 594 30 “f Goods in store...... 1,676 25 es Notes and accounts Goupttiw ......... 62 50 os Real estate......... 3,000 00 26 Personal notes...... 1,000 09 a Wagons, trucks, teams, fixtures... 415 30 a Clear of all incumbrances $8,033 07 Oe Jan. 12. Indebtedness on goods. ....... ..... $354 12 - Personal debts, bor- rowed money.... 500 00 ee Individual debts.... 63 26 —_——. $1, 17 38 Total balance clear ofinecumbrances..........-- $6,915 69 $2,000 insurance on goods (name of company). We positively will not endorse for others. oa sales, Jan. 7, 1884, to Jan. 7, 1885, $22,- OiO.ive Increase in capital for year, deducting ex- penses, $2,051.22. Signed this 16th day of January, 1885. (firm name.) G.ROYS & CU No. 4 Pearl Street, Grand Rapids. | Q i) W 1 ) , LASHES NEW GOODS. New Prices down to the whale- pone. Goods always sale- able, and alwaysreliable. Buy close and often. ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED CEO. N. DAVIS & CO., eneral COMMISsion and Brokerage, In Kentucky, according to the decision of | ic . : : eee | ? : wer in commerce, finances or trade, ap- : ; : that State,.in the case (P : r |For all kinds of foreign and domestic FRUITS, PRODUCE, and MANUFACTURED GOODS of every description. Having been in business in this city for the past twelve years, and having an exten- sive acquaintance with the Wholesale and Retail trade in this vicinity, we are able to give our Any goods consigned to us of time, at reasonable rates. should wish to purchase, shippers the benefit of our long experience. but for the reason they do not save. ny ; ope eae bese stiemon. : i ; ‘over FIFTY carloads, either for light or heavy goods, and will furnish same for any length If, at any time, no matter what it is, we would be glad to correspond with you. We have STORAGE or there should be anything in this market you 71 Canal Street, Grand Rapids. OF Si ‘ <~> OE vies wi are WW EOLES AME OYSTER DEPOT! Livy Monroe St. F. J. Dettenthaler. Choice Butter a Specialty ! Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Cranber- ries, Cider, Buckwheat Flour, Etc. Careful Attention Paid to Filling Orders. M,C. Russell, 48 Ottawa St., 6’d Rapids, RINDGEH, BERTSCH & CO., MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS EN BOOTS AND SHOES. AGENTS FOR THE BOSTON RUBBER SHOE CO. Our spring samples are now low as the lowest. We make a Gent’s Shoe to retail for $3 1 ready for Inspection at prices as in @o 4 Congress, Button and Bals that can’t be beat. 14 and 16 Pearl Stree Linderman’s aor ra BREAD AN MEAT BOARDS = The Best Thing of the Kind Ever Invented. SURE TO SELL. A. T. Linderman, Manufacturer, Whitehall, Michigan. Send for sample dozen. 20x26, $4 per dozen. Sells for 50 cents apiece. Sold to the trade by Shields, Bulkley & Lemon, Grand Rap- ids; W. J. Gould & Co., Geo. C. Weath- erby & Co., Wm. Donnan & Co., De- troit; Gray, Burt & Kingman, Cor- bin, May & Co., Gould Bros., Chicago. [1760 | ecard |1885 | Rose Leaf, Fine Cuf, - Navy Clippings and Snuffs WESTERN MEDICINE €O/S TONIC LIVER PILLS. Purely Vegetable; contain no calomel, minera? poison or quinine. Act directly on the Liver, ‘‘tone weary’? the system, aid digestion and WESTERN ee the blood. POSITIVELY CURE MEDIGINE TADACHE AND CONSTIPATION. In- (Cs co'sue! i valuable for Biliousness, Indiges- emer ig tion, Hypochondria, ete. Sent free we on. honey of price, 25 ba Sample SS package free. WESTERN MEDICINE ss Fol ComPANY., Grand Rapids, Mich. PLEASANT TO TAKE, ACTS MILDLY, CUR ES Qu!cKLY 9 n } AUT yy DUNHAM'S SURE CURB FOR FEVER & AGU. Fone Dose taken during the Chill, i arrests the disease in 20 minutes. NEVER XNOWN TO FAIL. Money te- turned if it does not cure. Price, 50c, Ask druggist forit. Sent pre- aid for 60 cts. Address, WESTERN MeprcinE Co.,Grand Rapids, Mich. Weresiaca. MEDICINE: oho wae 8 ne "ER ae apt! t, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ifin Need of Anything in our Line, it | will pay you to get our Prices. 5 PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS OF : Barlow's Patent Manifold Shinning, Books. Send for Samples and Circular. AND SOLE SL BEOIEES 6s YALE & BRO —Manufacturers ot— FLAVORING EXTRACTS - BAKING POWDERS, BLUINGS, E'Tc., 40 and 42 South Division, St. ‘ GRAND RAPIDS, MICH | \ \ 1 | | | ' | } j | | | Covered with Tin. A GLASS CAN ‘JOYIVIL OY} WO ONIHL LSALVAN OU“ ——FOR SALE BY—— Curtiss, Dunton & Go., ——JOBBERS OF—— Woodenware, Twines and Cordage, Paper, Stationery, Ker- osene and Machine Oils, Naptha and Gasoline. 51 and 53 Lyon Street - Grand Rapids, Mich. We are sole Michigan agents for the celebrated «F” brand, packed by J. S. FARREN & CO., Bal- timore, and are prepared to fill orders for CAN or BULK oysters at the low- est market prices either from here or from Balti- more direct. NO BETTER GOODS PUT UP. H.M. BLIVEN has charge of this department and will give your orders person- aland prompt attention. We solicit your order. Putnam & Brooks. BLANCHARD BROS. & CO ——PROPRIETORS—— MODEL MILLS. MANUFACTURERS OF-—— it Edeg Patent aud White Loaf Brands of Flour, Good Goods and Low Prices. We invite Correspondence. Bull Rolicer Process. CorNER WINTER AND WEST BRIDGE Sts., GRAND RAPIDS, MicH. STRAICZHZT CGOODS--NO SCHEME. PLU CG. John Caulfield, Sole Agent. CLARK, JHWELL & CO, VW ELOLESALE Groceries and Provisions, 83.85 and 87 PEARL STRENT and 114, 116, 118 and 120 OTTAWA STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. EB FALGUAS, Wholesale & Commission—-Buiter & Hoes a Specially. Choice Butter always on hand. All Orders receive Prompt and Careful Attention.} 125 and127 Canal Street, - Grand Rapids, Michigan THE DAIRY CONVENTION. The Meeting an Assured Success. The State Dairymen’s Convention, to be held here on the 25th of the present month, is sure to be largely attended, about a hun- dred representative dairymen having signi- fied their intention of being present. Many come prepared to read papers of interest to the trade, and all will be given an opportun- ity.of participating in the discussions which will undoubtedly follow the introduction of many subjects. Hon. Samuel L. Fuller, President of the West Michigan. Farmers’ Club, and the owner of an extensiue dairy farm, has consented to state the objects of the convention and preside over the meeting until a permanent organization is effected. One session will be held at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning, for the purpose of ef- fecting preliminary organization, which will probably be completed in the afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon session will be devoted to the reading of papers, which will be continued in the evening. Dr. Vaughan will, of course, be given the floor whenever he chooses. The Flint Cabinet Creamery Co. will send a representative with one of their patent ereameries and churn. J. Van Putten, Jr. will represent the Holland City Butter Tub Factory, bringing along samples of the products of the factory. The De Laval Cream Separator Co., of Chicago, write that the officers are making the necessary preparations to make an ex- hibit of the De Laval patent separator. The Acme Manufacturing Co., of Kalama- z00, write that one or more of the officers of the corporation will be present with a full line of the dairy appliances manufactured by the concern. Miss Susie Adams, the crack butter maker at D. P. Clay’s large dairy farm in Newaygo county, writes that she and her father will attend the convention and that she will bring along a sample of her butter. DAIRY NOTES. Elgin made 11,000,000 pounds of cheese and 9,000,000 pounds of butter in 1884. The annual meeting of the Wisconsin Dairymen’s Association occurs on the 24th. E. J. Savage writes that he has the tim- ber work for his cheese factory at Coopers- ville in readiness to put up as soon as the weather moderates. Yesterday the Northwestern Dairymen’s Association met at Algona, Ia.,in annual ses- sion for the nineeeenth time and will devote the week to important deliberations. There were received in Chicago during the year 1884 about 19,700 tons of cheese against 23,978 tons for the year 1883. The receipts of butter were 41,700 tons against 37,667 tons for 1883. In one of the best dairy sections in New York, the average butter yield from 4,596 cows supplying creameries with milk, was only a little over 140 pounds per cow. This is probably above the average for all the cows in the country, good judges placing it at about 125 pounds. C. E. Marvin, Superintendent of the Dairy Department of the World’s Fair at New Or- leans, says that a seven days’ test will be made at the coming exposition, to determine which breed is best for butter and which is best for milk. The premiums for this depart- ment amount to $2,000, besides several gold medals. It is said that the honest farmers near Denver buy oleomargarine at 20 cents a pound and, after mixing it with a small por- tion of genuine butter, bring it back to the city and sell it for 40 cents a pound. The people to whom they sell this compound do not appreciate the “smartness” of the farmers. Iowa dairymen are naturally jubilant over the award to their state of the gold medal and sweepstakes for the best creamery but- ter and eight of the eleven most important premiums at the Southern Exposition at New Orleans. This is the fourth consecutive International Exposition at which Iowa has carried off the great butter prize. Referring to the recent awakening in dairy matters, the Chicago Current remarks: “Editors in counties where little attention is paid to dairying are awakening their readers to the opportunities offered in butter and cheese-making. Certain it is that the price of good butter in the cities isso high that there would seem to be an inviting profit for new manufacturers.” Col. R. M. Littler, Secretary of the Na- tional Butter and Egg Association, says there are now in operation 650 creameries in Iowa, 470 in Illinois, 450 in Missouri, and 189 in Minnesota. Also that two-thirds of all the tubs of butter now sold in New York City are made west of-Chicago and that one- third of this, or over 20 per cent. of all sold in New York is from Iowa. The Elgin Board of Trade has had drafted a bill which has been presented to the Illi- nois Legislature for the suppression of the manufacture of butterine and oleomargarine. In many respects the proposed law is similar to that on the statute books of the States of New York, New Jersey and Missouri. The present State law govering the manufacture of “bogus butter’ is wholly inoperative, as by its provisions any one found guilty of the offense can escape punishment by pleading ignorance of the law. a Knights of Labor Plug. No new brand of goods has ever met with a heartier reception at the hands of both the consumer and the retail trade than Knights of Labor Plug, which is now kept on sale by fully two-thirds of the retail trade of the State. It is a good chew, and seems to meet the demand of the times, as no other goods inthe market do. Send to Clark, Jewell & Co., wholesale distributing agents, for sam- plebutt. . The Grocery Market. The cold weather and snow blockade has been a ‘‘squelcher” on business for the past week or ten days, it having been almost im- possible to get sugars or other heavy goods from the East, and equally difficult to effect local shipments, the railroads having refused to take freight during the prevalence of the recent blizzard. Sugars remain the same-as before, ‘but the low grades are very scarce and are bound to go higher on that account. The jobbers have been unable to fill all or- ders, such articles as cheese, canned goods, vinegar, ink, bluing, pickles, catsup and kraut being withheld until a change in the weather. Retailers will be compelled to ex- ercise a reasonable degree of patience on this account. ——_—__ <_< ____ Perseite,a New Sugar. Muntz and Marcano have described a new sugar obtained from the seeds of the Lawrus pe:sea, a tree growing in the tropics. This sugar had been observed by Avequin in 1831, and by Melsens later; but it was by them supposed to be mannite. It is extract- ed by boiling alcohol, from which it crystal- izes on cooling. Itis very soluble in hot, less so in cold water. Even in concentrated solution it has no action in the polarimeter. It does not reduce copper solutions, and is not fermentable. Boiling nitric acid con- verts it into oxalic acid, without the produc- tion of mucic acid. A mixture of strong ni- tric and sulphuric acids gives a trinitroper- seite which detonates violently by a blow, and spontaneously decomposes. 9 <> The Grand Rapids Packing & Provision Co. Ata recent meeting of the stockholders of the above company, A. B. Watson and Thos. Friant were elected directors to fill vacancies. The officers and directors are now: President—H. N. Moore; Vice Pres.—Ar- thur Meigs; Secretary and Treasurer—Sam- uel M. Lemon Directors—H. N. Moore, Arthur Meigs, Samuel M. Lemon, A. B. Watson, John Caulfield, Thomas Friant and John Mor- hard. The officers report the company in a satis- factory and flourishing condition. >.> The Burmese Rice Crop. The total area under cultivation of rice in Burmah is reported as 3,640,000 acres. An average crop all over the Province ought to yield an exportable surplus of 988,000 tons of cargo rice. Although many of the dis- trict officers anticipate a crop considerably above the average, it appears better not to estimate for an exportable surplus of more than 975,000 tons, or 104,000 below the ac- tual exports of 1882. or -0- Before they began to make cotton-seed oil peanuts were used largely in manufacturing an oil that was used in place of olive oil, and during the war a great deal of the illu- minating lubricating oil used in the South was made from peanuts, the entire crop be- ing used for the purpose. The making of peanut oil was a very extensive industry in France for many years before the introduc- tion of cotton-seed oil, and in those days at least fifty per cent. of the oil imported by the United States as olive oil was either pure oil of peanut or olive oil adulterated with peanut oil. France makes considerable peanut oil yet, and America is the chief buy- er of this product. a nr Cottonseed meal is coming to the front as a fertilizer. A correspondent of one of the Augusta papers says: ‘One of the largest melon raisers in South Carolina has used cottonseed meal in fertllizing his melons, and is so delighted with the results that he has bought it by the car load, and says it is the best melon manure that there is. It does not cause the hard white veins in the fruit like the commercial fertilizers, while stimulating extraordinary growth and secur- ing excellent flavor and texture to the meat.” The meal is also used with excellent success on asparagus and small vegetables. i An interesting case of “boycotting” has arisen in Albany, where the city undertak- ers, comprising what is known as the Al- bany Funeral Directors’ Association, are said to be making strenuous efforts to injure the business of a local grocer who commit- ted the unpardonable crime of engaging an undertaker outside of the association to “‘di- rect” the funeral of a member of his family. The movement has spread to the stone cut- ters who, it is alleged, will refuse to live hereafter at any boarding-house supplied by the refractory groceryman. So — Farmers in Wisconsin who have been growimg tobacco several years on a small scale, made a hit last season by greatly ex- tending their operations. Many sold their tobacco for more than they had ever got be- fore for all crops. It is almost certain that there will be larger plantings of tobacco the coming season, not only in Wisconsin, but in other parts of the West where farmers have become discouraged by low prices of grain. —— eo The growth of the oyster industry in Con- necticut has been remarkable. The first steamer that was used in this trade was put on less than ten years ago, and now there are forty steamers with an aggregate capac- ity of 36,720 bushels a day. Four more large new steamers are building for the spring. a Clark, Jewell & Co. are the manufac- turers’ agents for the celebrated Knights of Labor Plug, which is rapidly taking the lead as the best piece of good in the market. It is made of the finest leaf, and is espec- ree adapted to the wants of the Michigan e. Knights of Labor Plug is now sold by nearly every retail dealer in Michigan. Clark, Jewell & Co., wholesale agents. WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. Advanced—Nothing. Declined—Sugars; package coffees. AXLE GREASE. Frazer’s ........2.000: 80|Paragon ............. 60 Diamond...... ...... 60|Paragon, 25 ib pails 1 20 MOGOG .. eos cs 55 BAKING POWDER. Arctic 4% beans.... 45| Arctic 1 i cans....2 40 Arctic 4 tbeans.... 75! Arctic 5b cans....12 00 Arctic %ibecans. . 1 40| BLUING. DPV. NOs 2s co os eee eels ste ve doz 25 DEV NOB oo seis ce ences ce een ees doz. 45 Wigwid, 4 07.0.5... ese co eae doz. 35 Pagid, 802. 3... sss aan see doz. 65 PRTG OD oe ge se ces es #® gross 4 00 ADORE OG. reese. hs sas sas ces es 8 00 AgCTICIGOZ. 3. 3625s oe we 12 00 Arctic No. 1 pepper DOX........ 6.2.2... 266. 2 00 Arctie No. 2 * OR ees aoa ee 3 QU Arctic No.3 - OO eS boo ok os oa cms 4 50 2 BO\NO, 2 Hurl 1% No. 1 Carpet........ 2 0. Mee assis. VE No. 2 Catoot Boe oee 2 25|Fancy Whisk....... 1 00 No.1 Parlor Gem..2 75|Common Whisk.... ‘75 No. Ler: 2. oes 2 00 CANNED FISH. Clams, 1 i standards.............--.-....- 1 40 Clams, 2 Ib standards..............-...-.+- 2 65 Clam Chowder; 31D.................-. pese gu Cove Oysters, 1 lb standards.............. 1 05 Cove Oysters, 2 Ib standards............. 1 90 Cove Oysters, 1 Ib slack filled............. 5 Cove Oysters, 2 ib slack filled.............. 1 05 Lobsters, 1 Ibpicnic. .............-.....--s: 1 %5 Lopsters, Lib star.:........-.-.-.----+s-0-% 2 20 TUODSEOES, 2 ID SUAY. co. 6 oc chee sos ove ss ae eo 3 10 Mackerel, 1 fresh standards............ 1 00 Mackerel, 5 i) fresh standards............ 6 50 Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, 3 Ib........... 3 25 Mackerel,3 thin Mustard.................- 3 25 Mackerel, 3 broiled.............-.....0.. 3 25 Salmon, 1 f Columbia river............. -1 50 Salmon, 2 i Columbia river............... 2 60 Salmon, 1 tb Sacramento...........6...... 1 35 Sardines, domestic 448...............-0206. Sardines, domestic 4S8..................- 138% Sardines, Mustard %S............. nsec ast 3 Sardines, imported 348.................... 14% Sardines, imported 48............--... 000 20 Sardines, imported 8, boneless.......... 32 Sardines, Russian kegs................... 55 TroutesiD DLOOK: ... 625-260... ss. 2 75 CANNED FRUITS. Apples, 3 standards......... peeceee secre 90 Apples, gallons, standards, Erie.......... 2 50 Blackberries, standards............-..200 1 05 Biackbernies, Hrie..........-..-....-....-. 1 45 berries, Hrie: red... 66... ss eee cee ae 1 30 Cherries, Erie,white wax................. 1 90 Cherries, French Brandy, quarts......... 2 50 Cherries, red standard.................... 1 00 NDRIRODS e265 5g. ie sg ee ses cc ea ees 1 00 Egg Plums, standards ................--- 1 40 Gooseberries, Kraft’s Best................ 1 00 Green Gages, standards 2 Ib........-.....4 1 40 Green Gages, Erie.................----20-: 1 50 Pepcnes, Brandy .....:..-...2--.5.... 22652: 3 10 Peaches, Extra Yellow ................- 22-8 40 Peaches, standards.................. i 75@1 95 Peaches, seconds... -..........:....-. 6.6065 1 50 Pie Peaches, Kensett’s.................... 110 Pineapples, Brie... .2.....:.....2- .. 5.5: 2 20 Pineapples, standards..................6- 1 70 Plumbs, Golden Drop..................4. 2 85 Quinces ................ fee 1 45 Raspberries, Black, Erie.................- 1 45 Raspberries, Red, Erie.................... 1 35 Strawberries; Hrie..;......2....:....2....- 1 30 Whortleberries, McMurphy’s............. 1 40 CANNED FRUITS—CALIFORNIA. Apricots, Lusk’s...2 60)Pears............... 3 CO Egg Plums......... 2 50/Quinces ............ 2 90 Grapes... .. 5. ... 3. 2 50)Peaches ........... 3 00 Green Gages....... 2 50 CANNED VEGETABLES. Asparagus, Oyster Bay.........-......+.5. 3 25 Beans, lama, Hrie......:6.....5.......-.. 1 20 Beans, String, Hrie .. ....................% 90 Beans, Lima, standard.................... 85 Beans, Stringless, Erie.................... 95 Beans, Lewis’ Boston Baked.............. 1 60 Cormm, WiC. ics oe as os 2) 115 Corn: Red: Seal 22. ies eee oc 1 00 Corn: ACMe. oe es. 110 Corn: RCVETO., 60... i.e. ee eee oes ss 1 25 Corn: Camden, 520.55. 26 os. ses 1 00 Mushrooms, French, 100 in case......... 22 00 Peas, French, 100 in case ................. 23 00 Peas, Marrofat, standard.................. 1 70 Peas, Beaver........... Gres Seite e ess 90 Peas, early small, sifted...............-... 1 80 Pumpkin; 3 Golden...........-........- 1 00 SOIIASD MOMde fo a ees 1 25 Buecetash. Hrie...... 266s. 6... es. ess 1 20 Succotasn: standard. =. 263... ck ce ee 90 Tomatoes, Red Seal.............. cece kee 1 00 CHOCOLATE. Boston - 25.05. 2.255.-5 36|German Sweet....... 25 BAKO . 5225... oe. 5: 40) Vienna Sweet ....... 23 Ramikies’ .. .-.. oe. 35| French Sweet........22 COFFEE. Green Rio...... 11@14 |Roasted Mex. ..17@20 Green Java..... 1i@27 ‘Ground Rio.... 9@17 Green Mocha. ..23@25 |Arbuckle’s..... @i4 Roasted Rio....10@17 |XXXX......... 14% Roasted Java ..23@30 |Dilworth’s..... @14% Roasted Mar...17@18 |Levering’s..... M14% RoastediMocha.28@30 |Magnolia....... @l4% CORDAGE. 72 foot Jute ..... 1 25 (60 foot Cotton....2 00 60 foot Jute..... 100 (50 foot Cotton....1 75 40 Foot Cotton....1 50 FISH. Bloaters, Smoked Yarmouth.............. 80 Cod, WhOle os. 65 ce kas cee as oa ws 4 CoG Boneless so on se ee cee ok fi Cod, pickled, % DDIS....:.. 0. ccc ects c wees 3 50 PIM oe ee ee a 13 erring 46 DIS... <6. c. 56 isons oo eos ss es 2 35 lerrin’? “BCaleG. 22 2. oe Soe ee a es 20 Herring, Holland .. o>. 2. 52 ccc coc ce sess 15 Mackerel, No. 1, % bbis.................... 55 Mackerel, No. 1, 12 bb kits................. 90 Mackerel, No. 1,shore, % bbls........... 409 Mackerel, No. 1, shore, kits............... _ 65 PAG. 36 DOL 2 ae eases ce ae 2 50 Tront NO. 1,36 DDISs.. 66. oss ce ek 4.25 Prout No. 1 12 Kite. 3s ooo 85 White, No. 1,34 DUIS... 6... ose. ce oa 6 5 White, Family, 4% bbls..................... 3 00 White, No. 1, 10 tb kits..................... 95 White, No.1, 12 Dkits.........2..2......<. 1 00 FLAVORING EXTRACTS. Lemon. Vanilla. JONNIDER 2 OZ... 0s... o5 8 doz.100 1 40 ss ROD ics as 150 250 i OZ as 250 /4 00 as BOD eee es ee 350 5 00 st INO. 2 TApOr. .5 60. ee. 125 150 fe NORA ee ee 17% 300 ef % pint round.............. 450 7 50 % 1 ee eee ss $00 15 00 $f INO: Oo 300 4 25 ‘ NOOO oe 425 600 FRUITS Apples, Michigan...................... 44@5 Apples, Dried, evap., bbls............. QM, Apples, Dried, evap., box.............. @8% Cherries, dried, pitted................. @l16 COUPON ee ee @30 MOAN ie ees esac. 5@5%4 PRACKOS, GMIPO 6.655.066. 06.605 0. 35s 18@14 Pineapples, standards........ Seas ae. @1 70 Prunes, Turkey, new.................. @5% Prunes, French, 50 ib boxes........... 93,@10 Raisins, Valencias..................... @ 9% Maisins,- ONGarag....... 660. ese @12% HMaieins; Sultanas.. <2. 05.25. es 9 @10 Raisins, Loose Muscatels............. @2 %5 Raisins, London Layers......... @3B 2% Raisins, Imperial Cabinets...... @3 60 Raisins, Dehesias...................... @A 2 KEROSENE OIL. Water White...... 13 =| Lega) Test....... eek MATCHES. Grand Haven, No. 9, square................ 215 Grand Haven, No. 8, square................ 1 65 Grand Haven, No. 200, parlor.............. 2 50 Grand Haven, No. 300, parlor.............. 3 7a Grand Haven, No. 7, round................ 2 2 OSUEOSI NO, 2266662 coo cones e ccs oo ke 110 (OSURORNG INO. Boo eg ioc bass cease rk 1 60 WV OUIR es ca ie ec ene tell ss 55 Richardson’s No.2 square.................. 2 %0 Richardson’s No. 6 BQ. a oe 2 70 Richardson’sNo.8 do. ...............04- 1 %0 Richardson’sNo.9 dO. ...........0....4- 2 55 Richardson’s No.19, do ................. EY MOLASSES. Bigek SUAD ins eee he es 14@16@18 POO BICG. eo a ee, 28@30 New Orleans, g0od...................00005 38@42 New Orleans, choice..... ............0006-48@50 New Orleans, fancy...... .............005 52@55 \% bbls. 3c extra. OATMEAL. Steel cut........... 5 50\Quaker, 48 tbs...... 2 25 Steel Cut, % bbis...3 00/Quaker, 60 tbs...... 2 50 Rolled Oats........ 3 50/Quaker bbls........ 6 50 PICKLES. Choicein barrels med........ eas ae Sa55 +300 Choice in % Oe kos cos cca ereeed 40 Dingee’s quarts glass fancy......... Scuinnaed 4 2 Dingee’s pints GO ea ee 2 40 American qt. in Glass................. ..2 00 American pt.in Glass............-... .1 80 C. & B. English quarts......... is 5 15 C. & B. English pints................ ..3 50 Chow Chow, mixed and Gerkins, qu .--5 15 - raf Ee. Pd ’ A Dingee & Co.’s C. &. M. & G. Eng. styl nates e PIPES. $ Imported Clay 3 gross................. 2 25@3 00 Importee Clay, No. 216,3 gross........ @2 25 Imported Clay, No. 216, 24% gross...... @1 85 Amoncan Peper oc oye ces freee et @ 9 RICE. Good Oarolina...... 6 |J OVS 2... 6144@6% Prime Carolina..... Gh6)/ Patna. keels. ck 6 Choice Carolina..... 7 |Rangoon....... 572 @64 Good Louisiana..... 5%|Broken.............. 334 SALERATUS. DeLand’s pure...... 5% |Dwight’s............ 54 Ohurch’s 2... 6.5. 54|Sea Foam........... 54 Taylor’s G. M....... 514|S., B. & L.’s Best....54 Cap Sheaf...........544} SALT. 60 Pocket, F F Dairy.:................ 2 40 SU ROCKEL Scie een so ee ee, 2 30 IOUS pockets. 6. oe ees. 2 60 Sacingw line 6.5. os 98 Diamond Ce ee 1 60 Standard Coarse.................0005 : 1 55 Ashton, English, dairy, bu. bags...... 80 Ashton, English, dairy, 4 bu. bags.... 3 20 Higgins’ English dairy bu. bags...... 80 American, dairy, % bu. bags.......... 25 MOCK, DUSHEIS. 2.00.25. 560.05. 8. = SAUCES. Parisian, 4 pints: . 03: @2 00 Lee & Perrins Worcestershire, pints. @5 00 Lee & Perrins Worcestershire, %4 pts. @3 00 Picadilly, % pints....2)...:....5...5.: @1 00 Pepper Sauce, red small.............. @ % Pepper Sauce, green .................. @ 9% Pesper Sauce, red large ring.......... = @1 35 Pepper Sauce, green, large ring...... @l1 70 Catsup, Tomato, pints................. @1 00 Catsup, Tomato, quarts .............. @1 35 Horseradish, % pints............. eed @1 00 Horseradish, pints..................... @1 30 Capers, French surfines............... @2 25 Capers, French surfines, large........ @3 50 Olives, Queen, 16 0z bottle............ @3 85 Olives, Queen, 27 02 bottle...... ..... @6 50 Olive Oil, quarts, Antonia & Co.’s.... @i 00 Olive Oil, pints, Antonia & Co.’s...... @A4 00 Olive Oil, % pints, Antonia & Co.’s.... @2 00 Gelery Salt, Durkee’s................. @ 90 Halford Sauce, pints............ = @3 50 Halford Sauce, % pints................ @2 20 Salad Dressing, Durkee’s, large....... @é4 85 Salad Dressing, Durkee’s, smaill...... @2 90 SOAP. Detroit Soap Co.’s Queen Anne....... @A4 85 ce = @ameo. o.oo... : @3 30 ss sf eS MONOGRY 302.03. u.. @3 45 ss of * Mascot 2205.00.52... @3 45 es o ‘© Superior, 601% bars @3 60 Old Country, 80 bars, 80 ibs., wrapped @é4 20 Old Country, 80 bars,80fhs.,unwrapped @é4 10 Old Country, 801 tb bars............... 54 Kirk’s American Family ............ 3 60 do: In@ig ce. 3 30 GO. | Savon oe 815 do: Satinet... 03. ee: 3 30 dO. “Revenue 220.2560. 61 . 315 do. White Russian................ 4 85 Proctor & Gamble’s Ivory ........... 6 %5 do. Japan Olive ...... 2 80 do. Town Talk......... 3 60 do Golden Bar........ 410 do. ATOD. 060.2. 002 os 3. 3 35 do. Amber... 62. .05.. 3 60 do. Mottled German.. 4 20 Procter & Gamble’s Velvet............ @3 15 Procter & Gamble’s Good Luck....... @3 20 Procter & Gamble’s Wash Well....... @3 00 Bagger es 60bs @ bY Galvanic (2006.6 ee) @4 05 Gowan & Stover’s New Process3b br @18%{ Dip TOP 3s3ibbar @ 16 Ward's White Hily...5.........55...... @6 75 Handkerchief, oo) eo. e: @A 20 BaDDICR ose 5 25 Dish Rag oo 4 10 BUI ee 5 00 Maenebie. 666 Gee. 4 10 New French Process.................. 4 50 SPOOW oe 5 00 ANbi-Washboard :......022..-...6-25.2. 5 00 Vaterland 20. ees oe 3 25 ERO C naSe cel hee kee, 4 00 PICtSDUROD oo, 4 00 Lautz Bros. & Co. Acme, (01 DAES... ..0 60.6... 26 e. @ 6 AGmMe, 2039 1D DAYS. .¢.................. @ 6 Howell. 25 bars .. 6s os @5 15 Nepean, 25) DAPS...5 0.0.05... @5 15 Best American, 60 1 ft bloecks.......... @ 5% Palma 60-1 i blocks, plain...... ...... @ 5% Shamrock, 100 cakes, wrapped........ @3 5 Master, 100-34 Ib cakes ....... 2... co @A 85 Stearine, 100 % tb cakes............... (@4 85 Marseilles, white, 100 % tb cakes...... @6 00 Cotton Oil, white, 100 % i eakes...... @6 00 Lautz’s 60-1 Ib blocks, wrapped........ @% German Mottled, wrapped............ @ 6% Savon, Republica, 60 fb box............ @ 54 Blue Danube, 60-1 Ib blocks........... @ 5% London Family, 60-1 b blocks........ @ 4% London Family, 3-b bars 80 Ib......... @3 80 London Family, 4-tb bars 80 tb......... @3 80 Gem, 100 cakes, wrapped.............. @3 60 Nickel, 100 cakes, wrapped............ @3 75 Climax, 100 cakes, wrapped........... @3 05 Boss, 100 cakes, wrapped.............. @2 15 Marseilles Castile, Toilet,3 doz in box @1 2 Al Floating, 60 cakes................. @A 20 Matchless, 100 cakes................... @2 50 SPICES. Ground. Whole. Pepper... .:...: _.. .16@25|Pepper........... @19 Allspice ......:... 12@15|Allspice.......... 8@10 Cinnamon........ 18@30|Cassia ............ @10 Cloves” ........... 15@25|Nutmegs ples 60@65 Ginger .....:..... 16@20'Cloves ........... @18 Mustard. ........; 15@30 Cayenne ......... 25@35 STARCH. Gilbert's Gloss 1. 5 3.5... 534 a sO) CATLOODS:. (25.255 5.) 5% “ GORALES. Sec. cools. ks 614 fs CO Due eae 5 e Corn tho. coe 6 Niagara Laundry, 40 t box, bulk..... @A% “4 Laundry, bbls, 186 tbs........ @433 oe Gloss, 401 i packages........ @64% a Gloss, 363 ® packages....... @6 sf Gloss, 6 b box, 72 ib crate.... @7 * Corn, 401% packages........ @i Muzzy Gloss 1 ib package.............. @6 Muzzy Gloss 3 fh package.............. @5% Muzzy Gloss 6 tb boxes................ @6% Muzzy Gloss bulk................0..4.. @A% Muzzy Corm 11... ...3.. 3... @b% Kingsford Silver Gloss........./...... @8 Kingsford Silver Gloss 6 ib box....... @8% Kingsford Corn...) 5. ....6.2.0.., 0. @8% OSWOR0 GIOSB. e606 ooo. sce. ok @6% Mirror GIOSs. 2.5.02 )..-.0.2 Pees @6% Mirror Gloss, corn..................... @6% Piel e Pearl os. @A4 American Starch Co.’s WD GOSS i @6% NOIO7, GlOSS. else @3% HD) GIOSS ee @6 6 i) Gloss, wood boxes................. @i Mable Com. 26 40 tb @bY% Table Corp... o.oo 20 Ib @i WADNOM DULK. oi ok @4 . STOVE POLISH. Rising Sun gross..5 88|/Dixon’s gross...... 5 50 cc Dele ee ue 5 88! Above # dozen..... 50 Sab 6 bale ke 6 68a) a 09 od SUGARS. Cut Oath es ee, @i7 CUNO. ee ee @ 7 POWOORCG . ke oa a @ 7 Granulated, Standard................. @ 6% Granulated, Fine Grain............... @ 6% Confectionery A.....................:- @ 6% Standard Aq ee @ 614 Rextra ©: WH. eo @ 5% Petre Ce ee ee ee, @ 5% WING Cee ee ee @ 5% NeHlOowC. oi ee es @ 5% SYRUPS. Cor, Barrels: 6s ee eke 20 COM: te UDR. oe a, 29 Corn, U0 gallon kegs.......... @ 32 Corn, 5 gallon keg’s......... @1 16 Corn, 4% gallon kegs................... @1 50 PUVOSUGAL oc bbl 28@ 35 Pure Sugar Drips................ % bbl 380@ 38 Pure Sugar Drips........... 5galkegs @1 96 Pure Loaf Sugar Drips... ......4%bbl @ 8 Pure Loaf Sugar. ........ .dgalkegs @I1 85 TEAS. JAPON OFGINALY ...6.. 2. eee ce ese ek oes 22@25 Japan fair to gOOd........ 0... cece wae 30@3 POPAM ONC. ees cas cose ee tcc c ke 40@50 POON OUR bes ee ae ee 15@20 POUND TVSON: oo. sa. . esc ce bee secc ces 30@50 GUMPOWOCR! 6 cos yore csc kab ee 35@50 QOOLON SG ee sees e est 33@55@60 CONGO os ee ee oe 25@30 TOBACCO—FINE CUT—IN PAILS. State Seal./.......... 60|Matchless............ 65 Brother Jonathan. ..32|/Hiawatha ............ 67 Diamond Crown..... OSiGIODS 4.205 coy ee cess 70 Rose Bud............. 50Q/May Flower.......... 70 Aaa cua ess des ees SDIFLORO coe bec cece 45 Our Bird: 3. ic.. cs SO ATIOS oo. c 3... oe 35 PORCHES 26.5. ccs 38|Royal Gamé.......... 38 Hed Bird |... .0....2.. 52)/Mule Ear............. 65 Opera Queen......... 40|Peek-a-Boo ......... 32 Sweet Rose........... 45|Fountain............. 74 Green Back..:....... 88}0ld Congress......... 64 PUIG oe os cic cs ak 33|Good Luck........... 52 O So Sweet........... 31/Good and Sweet......45 Prairie Flower...... .65|Blaze Away.. . 35 imb .62|Hair Lifter. . 380 Indian Queen........60;Governor ...... oe. 60 Doak’s 50 center.....38|/Fox’s Choice........ 68 Huckelberry ..... ...80|Medallion ..... ..3d Bull Dog.... .-.. 60\Sweet Owen,,........66 Crown Leaf..... ...-66101d Ab 49 ae ld Oa 2c. less in four pail lots or half barrels. PLUG. Peeler, § Gents, o.oo. ee ak Big Nie. Ce. @38 Oe eee ego NS ce ee @36 Knights of Labor...................... @45 Arab, 2x12 and 4x12................00.. @46 Hinek Bear. oe. eo @37 Re ee ee ee @46 Old Five Cent Times................... @38 Prune Nuggett, 12 t................... @62 VORVOE oe ee @A46 OUG RING 60 @38 IPERMWAY, 2 Gee co, ee @A8 Big Sevens. dime cuts................. @45 Black Diamond... 0.260 000..25.0200 8 @35 Trotter, rum flavor..,..............--- @i0 BOOt eae. @iA4 me. WP a Mavorite.... 6)... i, @ASs Old Kentucky. 2 2 oe @46 Big MONE OMe. 2 @46 Bip ROME Ae ee @4A6 Spearhead, 2x12 and 8xl2.............. @46 Turkey, 16.02., 2012.°0..... 0... ak @46 Blaekbird, 16°02., 3x12.........:....... @35 Seal of Grand Rapids.................. @46 Glory @46 Marka ae @48 Silver Com 300. a @50 Buster (lark). 9.20... 2... @36 Black Prince [Dark]................... @36 Black Racer [Dark]................... @36 Leggett & Myers’ Star............ - @46 Climax @46 Hold Fast ...... @A6 McAlpin’s Gold Shield @46 Nickle Nuggets 6 and 12 ecads. ..... @51 Cock of the Walk 68................... @37 NODDY Pwist.-.........0.0 3. @46 INTHEROG: Use @A6 ACORN eo G46 Creseceng 22) @44 incl he @35 Bleek BASso i) @A40 SPUN ee ee lee @A46 Cragling coc @46 MaGCRINAW 2000 @45 Horse Shoe...... waa se Oe ogg aoe ac a @44 igre Wueter o 606. @36 Doand D. biaek.. 3 @36 McAlpin’s Green Shield............... @46 ACG High. Diack 60... @35 Sailors: Solace. 2... @AG Red Star, Rough and Ready, 2x12..... @46 Red Star, Rough and Ready, 8x12..... @46 Red Star, fiat, 8x12... 2.0... 22... @46 Red Star. blaek,2402........2......... @45 2¢e. less in four butt lots. SMOKING Tramway, 3 0z....... 40i(Longe Tom............ 30 Ruby, cut Cavendish 35|National ............. 26 INOSS us POPRTIMG) eo 26 Beek’s Sun........... 18;\Conqueror ........... 23 Miners and Puddlers.28/Grayling ............. 32 Morning Dew........ 26|Seal Skin............. 30 Chaim soe Sel ROD ROV......0.5.0..: 26 Seal of Grand Rapids 25|Uncle Sam........... 28 IOS 30)Lumberman ......... 25 BURG ee oe ae. 28)Railroad Boy......... 38 Ug 30]Mountain Rose....... 18 Ten Penny Durham.24/Home Comfort....... 25 Amber, 4% and 1....15/Old Rip............... 55 John Gilpin.......... 18)Two Nickle...........25 Lime Kiln Club...... 47\Star Durham......... 25 Blackwell’s Durham.90/Durham No. 2....... 55 Vanity Fair.......... 90)Golden Flake Cabinet 4 DIMes 22s... 25|Seal of North Caro- meerless: 3.0) ol. ina? 07. 0... 48 Standard 0.0.0... 221Seal of North Caro- Old Bom: 3. oe 21) lina, 40z............ 46 Tom & Jerry......... 24|Seal of North Caro- VMOROR res 25) lina, 80z........-. 41 Mraveler..... 02... 35|Seal of North Caro- Maiden: .:.5......:... 25) lina, 16 oz boxes. ...40 Topsy, paper......... SU Big Meal... 27 Topsy, cloth.......... 30) Apple Jack........... 24 Navy Clippings...... 26|King Bee, longeut.. .22 Boots......... ...80/Milwaukee Prize....2 Hanoy Dew........_.2bRattler ....... 0-0. 2 Gold Block........... 30; Windsor cut plug....2: Camp Fire............ SOIACKO! 20 16 Oronoko .. 4.6.0... 19) Holland Mixed....... 16 Durham, % tb........ 60\Golden Age..........75 do MAD 02s. 57|Mail Pouch.......... 25 do Ds. 55| Knights of Lakor....30 do bbe... 51)/Free Cob Pipe........ 27 Pickwick Club....... 40; Honey Bee...........27 Nigger Head......... 26 Durham, §., B. & L..24 Holland <0. ..-2..2... 22|Dime Durham.. .25@26 German... 6... AG Old Par oe 10 Solid Comfort........80 Golden Flake,cabinet40 Red Clover. .........382 Nigger Hair.......... 26 SHORTS. Mule War o.000.... 23| Acme So a 16 Blig wath... 2.605 6.: C2IGIONE -.. ly Old Congress......... 23 VINEGAR. Pure Cider..... . 8@12 White Wine...... 8@12 : WASHING POWDERS. BOraxdIn@ 250 @3 15 EO GD ee @10% Gitlett a @ ip... 50.6. @ 1% SOMpIMe PER oo. 7@10 Pe@arline dW DOX eo. @4 50 Lavine, single boxes, 48 1 Ib papers... @4 50 Lavine, 5 or more boxes, 48 1 fb pap’rs @A 25 Lavine, single boxes, 100 6 oz papers. @4 50 Lavine, 5 or more boxes, 1006 0z pap @é4 25 Lavine, single boxes, 80 4% th papers.. @4 1 Lavine, 5 ormore boxes, 80% ft paprs @4 00 YEAST. Twin Bros....... 165 |Wilsons.......... 1 65 Magic: 05.2... 1% [National ......... 1 65 MISCELLANEOUS. Bath Brick imported .................. 95 do AMCPICAN.... 2.06 60 Barley oe a: a3 urners, NOSES. 06... 1 00 GO NOo? ee. 1 50 Condensed Milk, Eagle brand......... 8 00 Cream Tartar 5 and 10 Bb eans......... 15@25 @andles; Star... oo @13% Gangdles: Hotel... 2... 300... @14 Extract Coffee, V. C.................2, @80 do Bele 2.05 fl. be. 1 25 Gum, Rubber 100 lumps............... @30 Gum, Rubber 200 lumps. wees @40 Gum Spree. 3O@35 Hominy, @ bbl... 25. 0... oe. @A 00 Peas, Green Bush... .. 2. ...2..-0.020.0. @1 2 Peas, Split prepared................... @ 3 mowder, Kes. 20.60. @3 50 Powder, 4 Wee... @1 93 CANDY, FRUITS AND NUTS, Putnam & Brooks quote as follows: STICK. Straight, 25 ib boxes................<.. 9 @ 9% Twist, @€O = 2 914@10 Cut Loaf do ieee eae, @12 5 MIXED. moval, 2p 1) pails: 2. 10@10% Royal, 200 1b ODIs... oc, 9@ 9% Bixtra 251) pails... <..2..-. 252502 He@nNY% Extra, 2001 DIS... 2.0... 10% French Cream, 25 ib pails.................00% 13 Cut leat. 25 1 Cases. ic 13 Broken, 25 M pails... oo. ce ak 11% Broken, 2001 bbIS..:. 22.0006. 60000- 05. 1 10% FANCY—IN 5 1) BOXES. hemon Drops: .-. is. eee... 14 SOWC DEODS cio 15 Peppermint Drops....-. 2... 6626.02. 0 15 @hocolate Drops... 2.2... 16 HM Chocolate Drops....................0- 20 Glm Drope: (5.0 o0 0 10 Licorice Drops................ eevee see cece s 20 AB Uicorice Drops... ..-. 6.6... 2 lozenges, plain. 2.02. bo. 1D HLOZONPeS, Printed... 2... 625. eck, 16 Imperials .......... See Ce we eee tee coy eae 15 MOTLOES .. 5... ca... c, cc eee ce 15 Cromm Bar =... ee 14 IMOIASSGS Baro 2.02 a 14 OAVAMEIG see ea 2 Hand Made CreamS................cccccccces 22 inti Creams: oo is Decorated Creams....... 2... .c.cccceccccace 23 SUMING OGK. oe 15 Burnt Almonds... 6.00.0. cel ce 22 Wintergreen Berries........... ........202- 15 FANCY—IN BULK. Lozenges, plain in pails............... 134@14 Lozenges, plain in bbls...........,....0.0005 12 Lozenges, printed in pails................... 14% Lozenges, printed in bbls................... 13 Chocolate Drops, in pails..............0..... 14 Gum Drops in pails..................... 74%@8 Gum Drops, in bbls...................005 64@7 Moss Drops, in pails............ 0. cece cece eee i Moss Drops, in BDIS.... 2... 66 ec. oe ce dcece cs 9% Sour Drops, in pails, .......s0. cc... cock ce cok 12 Tmmperiais, in pails... oc. lec. bc ae cnas es 14 bmperigis in Dbis. 62... socio. eek cn 13 FRUITS. Oranges, Messina and Palermo....... @2 75 Oranges, Valencia.............. 0.00005 6 00@6 50 Lemons, choice.............. .. 2 50@3 00 Figs, layers new, #® B................. 12%@15 Figs, baskets 40 ib @ t................. @8 Dates, frails OO co ee 2 4 Dates, 4 do dO 6... De eaee sees 6 WPRUCS) GRIN oo. ck ee ccs cscs. @ 4 MRGOR. Ve RIN oo tlic cece s cas ce @ 5 Dates, Fard 10 h box ® D............. 84@ 9 Dates, Fard 50 i box #@ .............. @T% Dates, Persian 50 ib box # fh........... @ 6% PEANUTS. Prime Red, raw # D................. : Choice do 0 Sut 5@ 5% Fancy do OO: oe ee. .. 54@ 5% Choice White, Va.do ...............005 5@ 5% Fancy HP,. Va do............ teres 714%@8 NUTS. Almonds, Terragona, #b..... Brazils, add... Pecons, Filberts, Sicily Walnuts, Grenobles G0 ns .. . @l4 G6 «-s. 14@l5 PROVISIONS. The Grand Rapids Packing & Provision Co. quote as follows: PORK IN BARRELS. Hoavy Mess, new 22. <.. 2 o.oo 14. 25- S. PO ROOEH S, CGIAR. oc. soc iva ce ve eck ccc. 34 Pig, clear, short Cut... ... 2.6.5... .0 5. 15 8% Extra Family Clear.:.:....0........2......! 15. 56 ieetra Clear Die. 3.2... .. 2. 15 8&7 Clear, A. Webster packer.................. 15 75 Standard Clear, the best................... 16 50 Extra Clear, heavy. 2... .22....0.5...-...... 16 00 Boston Clears. 16 25. Clear Quill, short eute......<.......2.:..... 15 87 DRY SALT MEATS—IN BOXES. Long Clears, heavy, 500 fb. Cases....... 7% oO. Half Cases......... 7% Long Clear medium, 500 ib Cases....... i% do Half Cases ....... 7% Long Clears light, 500 tb Cases.......... 7% do. Half Cases ......... 734 Short Clears, heavy ..................... & do. Meum. ....5 8 do. HONG As 8 Extra Long Clear Backs, 600 cases.. &% Extra Short Clear Backs, 600 tb cases... 834 Extra Long Clear Backs, 300 t cases.. 8% Extra Short Clear Backs, 300 fb cases... 91, Bellies, extra quality, 500 tb cases...._. 8% Bellies, extra quality, 300 ib cases...._. 84 Bellies, extra quality, 200 Ib cases...... 834 LARD. : TBIerces, fs 1% sband bOM Bubs 2.2 Big 50 t Round Tins, 100 cases.............. 816 LARD IN TIN PAILS. 20 i Round Tins, 80 f racks............ 836 3 Ib Pails, 20 in & Gase................... R75 6 iy Pails: 6m a case... ...:.... 2... 83% 10% Pais. Gin a case .: ...... 2.2... 65. 856 SMOKED MEATS—CANVASSED OR PLAIN. Hams cured in sweet pickle, heavy.... 10% Hams cured in sweet pickle medium.. i do. Hebt...... 11% Shoulder, cured in sweet pickle....... 7% Hixtra Clear Bacon. ................. 10 Dried Reef, Extra... 2.2... ii BEEF IN BARRELS. Extra Mess Beef, warranted 200 tbs........ 10 25 Extra Mess Chicago packing............... 10 06 SAUSAGE—FRESH AND SMOKED. Pork Sausage............. eee eee 1% Ham Sausage............. Bees eee 1" OU MUG! SauUseee. 18) Frankfort Sausage..................... < se RE Blded Sausaze 2. 64% Bologna, rime................. 614 Bologna, straight...... ee 6% Oe 6% Hou Cheese... 6% PIGS’ FEET. Pn nee Demrels. 60... 3 50 be quater barrels. <.<.....0....... 1 90 WSUS TRIPE. In quarter barrels...............,.......... 1 50 MMR 80 Prices named are lowest at time of going to press, and are good only for that date, subject to market fluctuations. FRESH MEATS, John Mohrhard quotes the trade as follows: Mreah Beef, sides. .................... 6 @8 Fresh Beef, hind quarters............ 7 @ 3} Meessed Hoge: 6. 6 @ 6% Mutton, careasses.................. 2. 6 @ 6% NCR 94@10 Or Sausages... 8s. 8 @9 BOIOSNA. - 0... 9 @10 Chickens... @13 IMR @VS) (2-20 @l4 HIDES, PELTS AND FURS. Perkins & Hess quote as fol.ows: HIDES. Green....g@b6 @7 |Calf skins, green Part cured... 7144@ 8 or cured.... @1¢ Fullecured.... 8 @ 814|Deacon skins, Dry hides and € piece..... 20 @50 Kips ........ 8 @12 SHEEP PELTS. Shearlings or Sum- |Fall pelts......... 30@50 mer skins # pcel0@20| Winter pelts..... 60@75 WOOL. Fine washed @ b 20@22|Unwashed.”...... 2-8. Coarse washed...16@18/Tallow ........... 5% SKINS. Bear ce @10 U0|Muskrat..... 2@ 10 Fisher ...... 4 00@ 6 00 Otter bee ee 4 00@ 5 00 Fox, red..... 25@ 1 00|Raccoon..... 5@ 8 Fox, gray... 16@ 85\Skunk ...... 1I@ 7% Martin ...... 25@ 1 00) Beaver, # 1.1 00@ 2 25 Mink... 5@ 40)Deer, Pb... 10@ 30 OYSTERS AND FISH. ¥. J. Dettenthaler quotes as follows: OYSTERS. New Work @ounts...................... 33: Wey Selects...) 30 BOClCGUS 4 a 2% Woe Pc... si oo een og oo 19 UMMM ce 18 OMOUICG se 17 INFOCUS 15 IPPON 6 ah owes 14 New York Counts... 2. 2 06 pelects: persallom............ 1 65 SUQNEanOS 0 00@1 10 FRESH FISH. Codtich i 9 ERUAUOOK ce q Smelts.......... ee eee uae oe ee oo Mackinaw Trout........ FRR eC Apion cn aan 8 MERORGR@H: 2) 12 WWRHGHSH 2c Sco. @ COUNTRY PRODUCE. Apples—Firm for choice, Baldwins and Greening readily commanding $2.25 # bbl. Beeswax—Small demand at 30e. Buckwheat—$4.50 #@ bbl. Beans—More demand and market more act- ive. Unpicked command %5@90c, and choice picked find good shipping demand at $1.25. Butter—Somewhat firmer, on account of the cold weather. Dairy finds slow sale at 16@1%c tor choice rolls and 15@1éc for good solid pack- ed. Aninferior article is to be had in endless variety at from 8@12e. Butterine—Solid packed creamery com- mands 22¢c, while dairy is quoted at M@lic for solid packed, and 16@1'e¢ for rolls. Beets—No shipping demand. Clover Seed—No local shipping demand.. Dealers quote choice stock at $5. Cabbages—$5@$6 8 100. Very little moving. Celery—15@25ec # doz. Cheese—Michigan full cream stock readily commands 124%@13%c, while skim find occas ional sale at from 9%@10e. Cider—12c ®@ gal. for common sweet. Cranberries—Firm at $14 for bell and cherry, and $15 forbell and bugle. Eggs—Fresh are not quite so plenty, and limed stock is not so much of a drug as for- merly. Fresh commands 20c, and limed 16@1'e.. Hops—Brewers are paying 15¢ for best Mich- igan, with few offerings. Honey—Choice new in comb is firm at 12@14e. Hay—39@$10 for new, and $12@$13 for bail- ed. Mince Meat—‘c # fh for home made. Onions—$2.50 # bbl. for yellow or red. Pop Corn—se # b for choice. Potatoes—Somewhat firmer in consequence of considerable shipments being made to Southern cities,purchases being made at 23@ 28e. Poultry—Fowls, 9@10e. Turkeys, l4e. Squash—Slow sale at 4c #® b.. Turnips—25c # bu. Timothy—No shipping demand, and dealers buy only for prospective wants, holding at $1.75 for choice. Chickens, 12@13c.. GRAINS AND MILLING PRODUCTS. Wheat—Unchanged. and Clawson, 78e. Laneaster, 81; Fulse Corn—Jobbing generally at 46c¢ in 100 bu. lots. and 40@48e in earlots. Oats—W hite, 38c in small lots and 30¢ in car-- lots. * Rye—B2@54e # bu. Barley—Brewers pay $1.10@$1.20 8 cwt. Flour—Unchanged. Fancy Patent, $5.70 # bbl. in sacks and $5.95 in wood. Straight, $4.70 @ bbl. in sacks and $4.95 in wood. Meal—Bolted, $1.50 # cwt. Mill Feed—Screenings, $14 # ton. Bran, $15 ® ton. Ships, $168 ton. Middlings, Corn and Oats, $23 # ton. ; $17 @ ton.. ae. Dardware. The Man Who Organized a Giant Monopoly. From the Philadelphia Press. The richest man in Cleveland, if not in ‘Ohio, is the President of the Standard Oil Co. Rockafeller is a young man still, not more than 50. Heisa self-made man, a Baptist—liberal and generous. He ownsa fine residence at the corner of Euclid and ase avenues worth $100,000, and on the rear of his lot he has a barn which has cost more than twenty ordinary houses. His lot alone is worth what would be a fortune for acommon man, and he has also a magnifi- cent country residence eight miles out of the city, on the lake shore, and a good-sized house in New York.. No one in Cleveland outside of Rockafeller knows what Rocka- feller is worth. There is no doubt that the sum runs up pretty far into the tens of mil- lions, and most of his money is in Standard Oil stock, which pays royal dividends. Still, there are thousands of men here who re- member Rockafeller when he was a poor commission merchant down on the wharves near the viaduct. He made his money out of oil. As soon as he had a little saved he organized a company and went into West- ern Pennsylvania and bought oil lands. As he got more he kept buying, and finally suc- ceeded in organizing the Standard Oil Co., and making it what it is. ——___—~. 9 <> Galvanie Action upon Iron in Sand. Writing to the Engineer, on electric light cables, Mr. J. Johnstone, of Edinburgh, men- tions the galvanic action set up by natural process between the metallic bases of earths and metals. He says that his attention was first drawn to the subject upward of fifty years ago, when he saw an iron water main lifted out of a street in Greenock, where it had lain in a small bed of sand crossing the line of the street. At this part, the outside of the pipe was covered with nodules, which were conglomerates of sand and oxide of iron. Inside the pipe, opposite to each of the exte- rior nodules, was a corresponding nodule of oxide of iron. These interior nodules were shaped like those found in cavities of hema- tite. It was therefore assumed by Mr. John- stone that the inner nodules were formed as the result of galvanic action, which was transmitted through the body of the pipe from the nodules of sand and oxide on its exterior. Mr. Johnstone has never seen sand similarly adhering to lead pipes unless there was also lime in the sand. He con- siders that galvanic action fully explains the pitting that takes place in iron pipes that have laid long in the sand, and which are thereby eventually destroyed. ——_—~»+.>____—_ He Obtained a si: Boss Plumber (to small applicant fora position)—So you would like to become a plumber, little boy? Little Boy—Yeth, thir. Boss Plumber—Can you cipher? Little boy—Yeth, thir. Boss Plumber—How much is ten pounds of lead pipe at ten cents a pound? Little Boy—Dollar theuen five, thir. Boss Plumber—Pll give you a trial. $9 <> ___-_—— Benen ation of Oils. MM. Alexander Fils, of Paris, have lately invented a process for the separation of the heavy from the light mineral oils. The mix- ture, after preliminary purification with sul- phurie acid, is placed in closed centrifugal drums, which are rotated until the heavier portions settle on the walls of the drum, while the lighter oils are left in the center. After the process is completed, each portion is remoyed by suitable syphon arrangements. <>< ___— A fine imitation of crystallized tin plates may be obtained by placing a sheet of tin up- on asmooth level surface, sprinkling tar- tarie acid over the sheet, and with a clean eotton cloth, wet in pure water rubbing long enough to cause the cloth to adhere to the plate; after this muriatic acid, which has been diluted with one-third water, is imme- diately dropped oyer the plate with careful attention, the whole being washed off with clean . water as soon as the erystals have formed to a proper shade. The work can dry inthe shade, without heating, and be stained or varnisned according to taste. The plate thus prepared and made up into ware is said to compare very favorably with the genuine material. - >> CoL O. H. Payne has eieael his position as vice-president and treasurer of the Stand- ard Oil Co., still retaining his position in the directory, but retiring from all active busi- ness connection with the concern. Mr. Payne’s original investment in the Standard was $20,000, money furnished him by his father in 1868. To-day his stock is estimated at $3,000,000, and hehas drawn out some- thing like $1,000,000. The reason given for his resignation is his desire to take a rest. —> 9 —<—- It was a chance remark that led Henry Bessemer to his method of improving gun metal. After many experiments, and being sneered at as an enthusiast, iron that cost$35 per ton was turned into steel worth from $250 to $300. In fourteen years, his experi- mental works, having returned forty-seven fold, were sold for twenty-four times the subscribed capital, and.his manufacture is read, write and estimated to be worth $100, 000,000 yearly. oa Eight parts of black tin, two of antimony, and one of copper, if melted and mixed over a hot fire, form Babbitt metal. If made with care it is one of the best materials for fast runningmachinery there is. — OS At the annual meeting of the National Stove Manufacturers’ Association, in Chi- cago, it was resolved to make prices for the eurrent year the same as in 1884, WHOLESALE PRIOE CURRENT. —_ wow Prevailing rates at Chicago are as follows: AUGERS AND BITS. Tes’, Old BtV1O. 62. ooo cs nc pec dees tases dis 60 Wao. dis 60 SIOUMIUDR: | 0, ics ses oc sce oes sas sees dis 60 PACUGES ooo ss. era ge eee cae dis 60 POUR oe eee ase dis 60 COOK'S 2.2 os es. Bice Soeks see dis40&10 Jennings’, genuine................-56-+ dis 25 Jennings’ > IMMIGRATION. oc. cso c5 ieee dis40&10 BALANCES. : SSIOUAIA cg ek es ie eso dis 25 BARROWS. RaUTORG:. 6. es $ 18 00 AGANOO ooo, eee cee net 35 ”, BELLS. TAB i eo a dis $ onss0 SOW. oi ck caw ne cose ees bons eat ae dis foe Bo ee ca cee poe es ois a dis GOON oo ce dis 20 Niue 55 BOLTS. BEOVO 3 ee dis $ 40 Carriage new list.......... =p ee dis "5 Le dis 30&1( Sleigh BRC co eos ee dis 75 Cast Barrel Bolts..................... dis 50 Wrought Barrel Bolts................ dis 55 Cast Barrel, brass knobs............. dis 50 Cast Square Spring................... dis 55 Cant Cnet oes ok oe dis 60 Wrought Barrel, brass knob......... dis 55&10 Wrought Square Sy a a eee dis 55&10 Wrought Sunk Flush................. dis Wrought Bronze and Plated Knob BUMS cei 50&10&10 Aves: DGOl. so. oe oo ee ce dis 50&10 BRACES. ABATE oo 5 5s a os oe wk cs dis $ 40 BSBORMAS ace ee ee ne dis 50 Bpomerd oe dis 50 Am: Ball. eo ee dis net BUCKETS. Wel, plain, 22.0206. $ 400 BVOClL, BWIVEL 2 occ oS ie - 4650 BUTTS, CAST. Cast Loose Pin, figured............... dis 60&10 Cast Loose Pin, Berlin bronzed...... dis 60&i0 Cast Loose Joint, genuine bronzed..dis 60410 Wrought Narrow, bright fast joint..dis 50&10 Wrounht Loose Pin.................- ‘dis 60 Wrougi:t Loose Pin, acorntip........ dis 60& 5 Wrought Loose Pin, japanned Le dis 60& 5 ‘oe Loose Pin, japanned, silver eee ee ce dis 60& 5 waa ecnt table bo hiee house tae ss tee ee ee dis 60 Wrought Inside Blind........... ves 8 60 Wrowont Brass... o.oo. ee ce. dis 65&10 BeiNG WATS. oo ooo oe a era cee dis 70&10 Biind. Parker's... 6.60. 6c .c 2. eee dis %0&10 Blind, ShHevara’s..... 2. 3.3... sss: ne dis 70 Spring for Screen Doors 3x2%, per gross 15 00 Spring for Screen Doors 3x3....pergross 18 00 CAPS. Mile S910. fees. per m$§ a amicics ©: BF ..o) ee oe es Ge 35 MINISKOL: ee 60 CATRIDGES. Rim Fire, U. M.C. & Winchester new list 50 Rim Fire, United States................ dis 5 Centra: Fire bie oa eG ee dis 4 CHISELS. Soeckephirmer. . 2.6.22. 2 200 oes... dis 70 Socket Framing......................0. dis 4 Socket Cormer. - |... 35 soe bee wee ee dis 7 Socket SUCKS... 3.2... oe. dis 7 Butchers’ Tanged Firmer............ dis 40 Barton’s Socket Firmers............. dis 2 ONG ee es net COMBS. Curry, LAWTenCe’s.... 2.0.0... ocean ee dis 33% PAQUCHIASE = 3 oo ee ss dis 25 COCKS. Brass, Rackine’s....-....... 2.2.65. sees 40&10 Binns ee. se a 49&10 MBCRr es 40&10 MOMNIR. ee ee 60 COPPER. Planished, 14 oz cut to Size.............. ib 34 Max? 4AKGG, 1S KGO be 37 DRILLS Morse’s Bit Stock. ....:.:.........6. dis 35 Taper and StraightShank............ dis 20 Morse’s Taper Sodnk................. dis 30 ELBOWS. (Com. 4 piece,§ 1m.........:.-...... doz net $1 006 Comugoted <2... 6s... ee dis 20&10 AGmstAble.. oes ck dis \%&10 EXPANSIVE BITS. Clar’s, small, $18 00; eo $26 00. dis 20 Ives’, 1, $18 b0; 2 2, $24 00; 3, $30 00. dis 25 FILES American File Aseovintion fist... dis 50&10 MISSION --0 oes ee ea dis 50&10 New American... ... 6.6.50 2i es, dis 50&10 MCnROIBON Se ee dis 50&10 HeUPIS os ee dis 30 Heller’s Horse Rasps................. dis 33% GALVANIZED IRON, Nos. 16 to 20, 22 and 24, 25and26, 27 28 List 12 13 14 15 18 Discount, Juniata 45, Charcoal 50. GAUGES. Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s......... dis 50 HAMMERS. Maydole WACO Se dis 20 MGS) on es ieee a 25 Yerkes & Plumb’s....... 40 Mason’s Solid Cast Steel.............. 3, e list 40 Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel, Hand..30 c 40&10 HANGERS. Barn Door Kidder Mfg. Co., Wood track dis 50 Champion, anti-friction.............. dis 60 Kidder, wood tra.k-:.................. dis 40 HINGES. Gate Clark's, 1, 2, 6..... 25.2 .650552 5s dis 60 Binet per doz, net, 2 50 Serew Hook and Strap, to 12 in. 4% 14 end A0NPPr as 38% Screw Hook and Eye, % ............ net 10% Serew Hook and Bye %.............. net 8% Serew Hook and Eye %.............. net Ty Serew Hook and Eye, %............. net i% Strap amd We ees es dis 60&10 HOLLOW WARE. Stamped Tin Ware................ 200003 60&10 Japanned Tin Ware..................... 20&10 Granite Tron Ware.......:.............% 25 HOES Grub 1 eee $11 00, dis 40 Senedd oe ce ce eee es 11 50, dis 40 Gxt 12 00, dis 40 KNOBS. Door, mineral, jap. trimmings...... fe 70, dis 7G Door, porcelain, jap. trimmings.... 3 50, dis 70 Door, porcelain, plated trim- MNCs oe i list,10 15, dis Me Boor, porcelain, trimmings list,11 55, dis 7 Drawer “ fnnites, porcelain Bless dis “0 Picture, H. L. Judd & Co.’s.. ......... d 40 PAOMACIOS . 8 3. 6 es es Le dis 50 LOCKS—BOOR. Russell & Irwin ay Co.’s new list..... dis %0 Mallory, Wheelnr & Co.’s................ dis 7% Brantora 8s ss ion ks cas dis 70 NOIWAICS. 2 ee dis 70 LEVELS. Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s............. dis 65 MILLS. Coffee, Parkers Co0.’8.....2......0.c00c00- dis 40 Coffee, P. S. & W. Mfg. Co.’s Malleables dis 40 Coffee, Landers, Ferry & Clark Ss bo oa dis 40 Coffee, Enterprise...................00006 dis 25 MATTOCKS. AAdZe BVO ose ee $16 00 dis 40&10 Bsmt Bye $15 00 dis 40&10 BUNS oe $18 50 dis 20 & 10 NAILS. Common, Bra and Fencing. $0040. G00. os os. #@ keg $2 36 Sd and 0d A0V. 26.6. .s ose 25 G60 and 10 AGV.. 5 os css 65s a ts ek 50 BA BMAD AAV. 6 soca ls se. 3d advance..... 3d fine advance Cline MAS, OGY... es es ne we: Finishing i 10d 8d 6d 4d Size—inches { 3 24 2 1% Adv. # keg $125 150 175 2 00 Steel Nails—Same price as above. MOLLASSES GATES. Stebbin’s Pattern .....0..00i ccc ccs eseees dis "0 Stebbin’s Genuine...... ............-.0- dis 70 Enterprise, self-measuring. po eee dis 25 Sperry & Co.’s, Pont, handied oc ias dis 50 OILERS. Zinc or tin, Chase’s Patent............... dis 55 Zine, with brass bottom............. .... dis 50 Brass or ODOR ooo os oa ae es dis 40 REDDGT. 5. 555 23s oo a ewe ods per gross, $12 net Dlmieigaa’s ooo. se es 50 PLANES. Ohio Tool Co.’s, fancy................+0.- dis 15 BOIGTR CNG, «5 oo. oes 5 io eed cee aoe dis 25 Sandusky Tool Co.’s, fanecy.... ......... dis 15 Bench, first quay Puna Se oa sees oe dis 20 Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s, wood and PANS. MY AID ooo ec gs os a soe eho oe dis 50 Common, ‘tolishod Dehee sae ere ees dis60&10 DOU oo os ao a geese eset ee # Ib 6@7 RIVETS. Tron ana Tinned... 0... csc... ees oes Copper Rivets and Burs.............. dis 50810 PATENT FLANISAED IRON “*A’’ Wood’s patent planished, Nos. 24 to 27 10% “B’’ Wood’s pat. planished, Nos. 25 to27 9 Broken packs 4c # bb extra. ROOFING PLATES. IC, 14x20, choice Charcoal Terne............ 5 75 Ix, 14x20, choice Charcoal Terne........ 1% ye "20x28, choice Charcoal Terne........... 12 00 1X, 20x28, choicC Charcoal Terne........ ..16 90 ROPES. Sisal, % In. and larger...............-++-+-- 8 # t MRBGUIAS 365k. is ccs eae canoe te ess 14% Os er, SQUARES. a a aS Se ae fas oe, ore seis a“ ae So t, PY ANG BOVEIS, . 5... ose. ee cee is V NGGTO... ees ae dis 20 eC ens SHEET IRON. Com. Smooth. Com. Mos Wied 2 a, $420 $3 00 O NOSS18 CO 4025.08 ieee 4 20 8 00 e NOS: 181021... 6605s eae ones. 4 20 3 00 INOS: 22 00 24. 66. oan ee ee 4 20 3 00 HEADQUARTERS FOR NOS 25 0 260.6. 6 oc we ee ee 4 40 3 20 NOD 26 eee, 60 3 40 4 All sheets No, 18 and lighter, over 30 inches wide not less than 2-10 extra. ees ZINC. In casks of 600 tbs, 2 bb In smaller quansities, 8 We ee TINNER’S SOLDER. No. ly Relined:. .....2.5.- 226. 3. 5 ese Market Half-and-half............. .... Strictly Half-and-half.................. TIN PLATES. _ Skates, Skate Bagh & Boxes . wee oe pyareens $6 %5. a ; ixdd: ChATCORL.. ©. 2c. es w= 5 IX, 10xl4,Charcoal..........-..0...--- 850! The New Era All Blan Skate IC, I2x12; CharcOal........20:..--5--+- 6 50 —AND— TX, agxa2. Charcoal . 5.3. i. 6... cet 58 8 50 IC, 14x20, Charcoal............-...-.+- 6 50 Ix, 14590, Charcoal... .< 02.5. 6. .0sss 8 50 IxXx, 14x20, Charcoal, :..... 2.3.3... <.- 10 50 IXxX, 14520, Charceol...........-..:..--: 12 50 IXxxX, 14x20, Charcoal... ............2- 14 50 Ix, 20 , Charcoal Rese ssa sas Chiceue oes 18 00 DG, 100 Plate Charcoal...............++- » 6 50 Dx, 100 Plate Charcoal................4+ 8 50 DXX, s Plate Charcoal.................- 10 50 DXxX 100 Plate Charcoal................ 12 oF Bailipved Charcoal Tin Plate add 1 50 to 6 7 rates. TRAPS. Steel, Game:. . 625.00. see. se eee Onsvida Communtity, Newhouse’s....... dis 35 Oneida Community, Hawley & Norton’s. a PIOUTCHKISE = coe os cee et ce se eee SP. & We. Mie. Cols. coe. eke: 80 Mouse, ne ie ae ee eon : ae : ouse; delusion.......--..-..-5-.... Oz ae The New Era Rink Skate. Bright Market 2... .:.....5..-....--- dis 60&1¢ We claim the NEW ERA to be the most Annealed Market............. ....+-- dis 70 | economical roller skate in the world, and Coppered Market............. ss... dis 55&10|this in connection with their immense pop- Finite BANOS oo .. cSee re ss we oe dis 55! ularity with those who have used them, com- Tinned: Market... 2. oc. 2s... cs cee ness tee dis 40 | mend them to the attention of every r ink own- Tinned Broom. = :. «0. ..5..-- ee ces woes ses Z> 09|er in the country. Our Clamp Skate is the Tinned Mattress.........-.....-..-..--: # Tb 8% | only screw clamp made which operates all the Coppered Spring Steel............ dis 40@40&10 | clamps with one key at the same time. Tinned Spring Steel....................6- dis 37% The “VINEYARD” Skates are very popular, Plain PONCC. a ee eee ® tb 3% | and we carry a full line of A. C., 8. C. and C. Barbed Wence..............-.-.....-.-------- a WODDOr. 622 es es new list net BASS. 0. ee ea new list net WIRE GOODS. Bret. oie ek Le eee aes dis 70&19 coe oe Des eke os oss coke es se dis 70&10 eee gS eaese eos ae ass aa oe wae dis 70&10 Gate Hooks and Hyes................ dis 70&10 SEEN alten WYrENCHES. Baxter’s Adjustable, nickeled.......... Coes Gennine: 28. ee ce dis 50&10 65 Coe’s Patent Agricultural, wrought, ae " is i Coe’s Patent, malleable.............. MISCELLANEOUS. Paumps, Cistern.. 0300... ose ee dis 60&20 Screws, new list............. 80 Casters, Bed and Plate................. dis 50 Dampers, American..............-..-.-: 3344 LUMBER, LATH AND SHINGLES. The Newaygo Manufacturing Co, quote f. o. b. ears as follows: Uppers, 1 inch eG. per M 00 Uppers, 14,1% and 2inch................ 68 The Vineyard Roller All Clamp were patent- ed July 13, 1880, and April 27, 1881. A nice line of SKATE BAGS AND BOXES carried in stock. Selects, 1 inch Be Cesc Gere ces 35 00 Selects, 144, 1% and 2 inch......:. ...... 88 00 Fine Common, linch............. .....- 30 00 Shop, 1 men... 5.522 6s 20 00 Fine, Common, 14, 1% and 2 meh. ...... 382.00 No. 1 Stocks, iin. a 2, 14and 16 feet . 15 00 No. l Stocks, 12 in., 18 feet Plata ce acces 16 QO No. 1 Stocks, 12 in., PULSE... 862. oe... 17 00 No. 1 Stocks, 10 in., 12, 14 and 16 teet..... 15 00 No. 1 Stocks, 10 in., 18 feet................ 16 00 No. 1 Stocks, 10 in., 20feet........... 2... 17 00 No. 1 Stocks, 8 in., 12, 14 and 16 feet...... 15 00 No. 1 Stocks, 8 in., at Be eon ee cae 5 1 oe Skate Boxes for all clamp Skates. No. 1 Stocks, 8 in., 20 feet...... seeeac ott? i We solicit inquiries, and should be glad to No. oe Bb in : Take Tr . S quote prices to dealers and rink managers. No. 2 Stocks, 12 in., 20 feet................ 4 00 No. 2 Stocks, 10 in., 12, 14 and 16 feet..... 12 00 FOSTER, STEVENS & CO. No. 2 Stocks, 10 in., 18 ee 3 00 No. 2 Stocks, 10 in., 20 feet... ............ 4 00 No. 2 Stocks, 8in., 12, 14. and 16 feet...... 11 00 No. 2 Stocks, 8in., 18 eet 12 00 No. 2 Stocks, Sin, 20 feet. 22... 6.265... 13 00 Coarse Common or shipping culls, all widths and lengths......... ....... 8 9 00 A and B Strips, 4 or 6in ............... 4. 33 00 C Strips, 4or6 inch. =...2. 0.5.25... 27 90 No. 1 Fencing, all lengths................ 15 00 No. 2 Fencing, 12, 14and 18 feet.......... 12 00 No. 2 Heneing, 16 teet..... 5.5... se ee oe 12 00 No. 1 Hencting. £ iach. 3... ey 15 00 No: 2 Fencing, 4 inch.....:.5............. 12 00 Norway C and better, 4or6inch......... 20 00 Bevel Siding, 6 inch, ‘A amd B20. ee. 18 00 Bevel Siding, 6 inch, Oe ee eos has 14 50 Bevel Siding, 6 inch, No. 1 Common.... 9 00 Bevel Siding, 6 inch, Clear.............. 20 00 Piece Stuff, 2x4 to 2x12, 12 to 16ft........ 10 00 $1 additional for each 2 eige above 16 ft. Dressed Flooring, 6in., A. B............. 36 00 Dressed Flooring, 6in. C................. 29 00 Dressed Flooring, 6in., No.1,common.. 17 00 Dressed Flooring 6in., No. 2 common. 14 00 > Beaded Ceiling, 6 in. $1 00 additiinal. Dressed Flooring, 4in.,A. Band Clear.. 35 00 Dressed Flooring, 4in., C................. 26 00 Dressed Flooring, 4 or5in., No.1 com’n 16 0 Dressed Flooring, 4 or5in., No.2 com’n 14 00 Beaded Ceiling, 4 inch, $1 00 additional. eee 18 in. raed Shingles......... _ D NS dn Pe ee he. oes ee se é ONO AG AN es Sos esse ees ee 3 00 MPROVED No. 2 or6in. C. B18 in. Shingles......... 2 00 No:Zore in. ©. BiGin. 4. ss. 1% MGQG oo eee eee cae 2 00 MISCELLANEOUS. Advertisements of 25 words or less inserted in this column at the rate of 25 each and every insertion. additional word. Advance payment. 1;0R SALE—A nice, clean stock of drugs and stationery. No old stock. Will in- ventory less than $2,000. Doing a nice busi- ness. Owner has other business to attend to. Inquire of The Tradesman. T3tt ANTED—A young man of experience, 24 years old, desires a situation as clerk or attendant in store, retail grocery or shoe store preferred. Can bring very best of recommend- ations from former employers in Massachu- setts. Wages not so much an object, as an im- mediate and permanent situation where a re- liable man will be appreciated. Correspond- ence golicited. G.H. Louckes, Sylvester, Me- costa Co., Mich. ANTED-—Situation as traveling salesman or any work that will afford respectable living. Have had experience on the road and in newspaper business, alsoone year’s exper- ience in hardware. Good references given. Address M. F. T, care “Tradesman.” 4* To BRENT! GENERAL SUPPLY STORE Sykeston, Dakota. Nearest railroad point to Mouse river settlement. County seat. New build- ing, 24x90. No competition. . R. Sykes & Co., JAMESTOWN, DAKOTA. “What shall I order this morning, mum?” “You may order some beans, about a quart I guess, one quart of. chickory, one pint of condensed milk and five pounds of sugar, and—” “Yes, mum, but you know Mr. Simpson complained that his coffee wasn’t strong enough only this morning.” ‘That's sO. you can order another quart of chickory.” » cents per week, One cent for each I had almost forgotten about it. I guess POWL This Baking Powder makes the WHITEST LIGHTEST and most HEALTHFUL Biscuits, Cakes, Bread, ete. TRY IT and be convinced. Prepared only by the Arctic Manufacturing Co, GRAND RABBIDS, MICH. SHRIVER, WEATHERLY & CO, Grand Rapids, Mich., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON PIPE, Brass Goods, Iron and Brass Fittings, Mantels, Grates, Gas Fixtures, Plumbers, Steam Fitters, —And Manufacturers of— Galvanized Iron Cornice. SHTPPING AND. BOXES BASKETS Mp = oe Un eee ST JOSEPH, MICH. > SEND'FOR ILLUSTRATED PRICE (tsi Good Words Unsolicited, Geo. A. Dietz, Cadillac: ‘Itis a splendid paper, and contains more information than many higher priced papers.” SS Se ey See A certain gentleman says he is tired of hearing the cry of overproduction so gener- ally repeated as the cause of our hard times. He suggests for a change lack of conswmp- tion to be the cause. en PRD CAULFIELL HN WHOLESALE C+ RO CER, O/ ald 60 Canal Sf THE “MARIA” COLLECTOR. This Modern Convenience Introduced Chicago. From the Chicago Tribune. A debt-collecting firm styled ‘‘The Retail Merchants’ Proftctive and Collection Asso- ciation” has started a “Black Maria’ collec- tors’ wagon in Chicago. This will filla long-felt want. The ‘‘Maria’” is a large, four- wheeled vehicle, something of a cross be- tween a grocer’s wagon and a hearse. It partakes largely of the characteristics of the famous “Black Maria’ prison vans of Eng- land, and also of the dime museum advertis- ing wagons of this country. The purpose of the wagon is to attract attention, and there- by shame the debtor into paying, conse- quently it is necessary to have something unique. The ‘Maria’ recently started here is a large, black box, with openings at the front and sides. At each side and on the back the following legend is displayed in large white letters: “OLD BILLS COLLECTED PROMPTLY BY THIS ASSOCIATION.” The plan of operation is simply to keep the wagon standing before the debtor’s house a certain time every day until the debt is paid. The manager speaks proudly of the success of his firm in Cleveiand and other cities. Hesays Cleveland is able to keep two ‘“‘Marias” constantly employed, and he does not see why Chicago should not have half a dozen. He intends building a splen- did new ‘Maria’? for Chicago ina short time. He says it will have grand mirrors on the side and back, and plumes or waxworks on the roof, just hkea circus wagon, and will be such a contrivanee as any landlady or housekeeper will be proud to see at the door. in i