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In his opening address the chairman referred to the causes which brought the organization into existence, recited the several reforms which have been se- cured by the organization, and briefly outlined the work still to be done. Chairman Beebe, of the [Executive Committee, reported that no grievances had been brought to the attention of the Committee and that no meetings had been held since the last convention. J. W. Densmore related a Reed City incident, showing the promptness with which the transportation companies had acted in abolishing an abuse which ex- isted at that place in regard to local agents’ shipping in fruit from outside and disposing of same at cost price. C. K. Hoyt: In the vicinity of Hud- sonville we are troubled with clubs which buy their goods trom Montgom- ery Ward & Co. through the local agent of the C. & W. M. Railway. W. S. Howd: We have the same thing to contend with in our locality, but, after examination of the quality of goods received by the farmers, we have come to the conclusion that the best way to remedy the difficulty is to con- vince them of the poor quality of the goods they get in this way. Fora time we thought the best way to meet the difficulty was to cut prices, but we have changed our minds on that question. Geo. F. Cook: I object to the plan of cutting prices to meet competition. My experience is that prices on grocer- ies are cut already until there is nothing left but glory. By convincing them of the poor quality of the goods they are buying outside, I have succeeded in se- curing the patronage of a considerable number of customers who had been in the habit of looking elsewhere for sup- plies. N. H. Beebe: A Detroit concern has been selling goods in this vicinity at alleged wholesale prices. I was some- what amused not long ago to havea farmer ask me to endorse his note for $40 to pay a bill of goods he had bought of a Detroit house. G. O. Adams: I know of a consider- able number of peopie who buy of Montgomery Ward & Co. and have their names on my books. When I ask them about it they act as though they were ashamed and are {loath to admit that the goods are poor, although I can plainly see that they are [by no means proud of their connection with the trans- action. W. D. Hopkinson: The J. F. Eesley Milling Co., of Plainwell, has been shipping flour to Paris and selling to anyone who has the money to pay for it. I bought some flour of the concern, pay- ing spot cash, only to find that the agent sold the same goods to consumers for 25 cents a barrel less than he did to reg- ular dealers. I was the other day, after I hid loaned a cus- tomer $5 in cash, a barrel of flour. A considerable discussion followed on the responsibility of agents of Mont- gomery Ward & Co. for the inferior and adulterated goods thus introduced, and on motion of Mr. Stowe, the matter was laid on the table until the arrival of the representative of the Food Com- missioner. | Mr. Bennett, who was detailed by the Food Commissioner to attend the con- vention, failed to reach Big Rapids un- til after the adjournment of the meet- ing, when he assured the Secretary that the agents for Montgomery Ward & Co. were responsible for the introduc- tion of impure goods into the State and could be prosecuted under the provisions of the pure food law. ] N. H. Beebe: I have noticed an in- clination on the part of the railroad agents to charge for overweight on freight shipments. I was recently in receipt of a shipment which was _ billed 300 pounds, although the actual weight was only 240 pounds. The overcharge is always rectified, on being brought to the attention of the agent, but it is somewhat annoying to have to bring so small a matter to the attention of the agents. Geo. F. Cook: I get bills from the G. R. & I. in one mass, with no rate named. {[ have kicked about it but get no satisfaction. G. O. Adams: | frequently have the same trouble with the D., L. & N., T. & A. A. and F. & P. M. Railways. J. F. Reed: I formerly had the same trouble at the Paris office, but I wrote to the head officers at Grand Rapids, since which time I have had no trouble. H. W. Hawkins: I recently received a shipment billed 325 pounds, although the actual weight was only 277 pounds. I brought the matter to the attention of the agent, who significantly informed me that if we were going to be particu- lar about it they would weigh every- thing ; that enough goods were billed underweight to more than offset the goods billed overweight. Nevertheless, I have saved a good many dollars by looking over my freight bills and scrutinizing them closely. W. S. Howd: Where does the evil lie? Can we not do away with the abuse by reporting the matter to head- quarters? Isn’t it largely the fault of the wholesale dealers by not adding tare to net weights? Getting right down to the point, don’t we too often put thirty- six dozen eggs in a case and bill them at thirty dozen? This inquiry was the cause of a gen- eral laugh, whereupon Geo. F. Cook suggested that ‘‘open confession was good for the soul.’’ The matter was referred to the Com- mittee on Resolutions, with instructions to report an appropriate resolution ex- pressive of the sense of the convention. Geo. F. Cook: I would like to en- quire if any dealer ever gets more than the gauge in buying oil or molasses? I to learn that he had | sent the money to Plainwell to pay for | | frequently somewhat amused | | excused will barrel so large a capacity get less than the barrel hold. I would like to have the filled or not have marked on it. Mr. Cook was down the subject, ‘‘Should the Produce for the Retail himself on the of time for preparation. for a paper on Jobber Handle Dealer??’ but ground of lack He was of the opinion that the wholesale grocer should be to the retail dealer what the to bis customer, inasmuch jobber can find customers for taken in by the retailer ties where such produce is scarce. W. D. Hopkinson: I have never used the wholesale houses, but have frequently invoked the assistance of the boys,and have always found them ready and willing to help me out. W. S. Howd: I have found it to ad- vantage to ship butter and eggs to ular butter and egg dealers, instead to the grocery jobbers, retailer as the the prod- in locali- is uce reg- of as it is my expe- rience that I get better results in that way. On motion of FE. A. Stowe, Hon. C K. Hoyt, of Hudsonville, was elected an honorary member of the Association, without the payment of dues. C. K. Hoyt: We don’t have to go far to market our eggs, but it is the butter which sticks. It my privilege, while in the Legislature, to introduce a bill forbidding the coloring of oleo to resemble butter. If this bill had been permitted to become a law, we would have a good market for our butter at the present time. N. H. Beebe: was I would like to enquire in regard to the present status of the bushel basket? Is it to be a full bushel the coming season, or a scart bushel, as has been the case for several seasons past? C. K. Hoyt: The new law now im force provides for the branding of all measures used in the handling of fruit and produce. A I have cut bot- toms for several years for the ordinary 8 pound basket. I used to cut the bot- tom 5x13. Four or five years ago, when the farmers demanding scant measures, my were to cut the bottoms 434x113; the next year my _ or- ders were for bottoms 434 x1234 ; the next year 44%3x12%. The change in the size of the bottoms would be so gradual that the consumer would not notice the dif- ference. Down East the requirement is for an extra thick bottom made of heavy timber which will weigh more than the dead pine I used in the manufacture of bottoms here. The basket matter was referred to the Committee on Resolutions. W. D. Hopkinson, of Paris, then read the tollowing paper on the subject Of Credit.’ I shall not attempt to treat this sub- ject in a theoretical or scientific man- ner, simply presenting a few ideas de- rived from personal observation and from several years of business experi- ence. Morehouse : began orders Cash vs. No matter what may be said to the contrary, the sooner we, as_ grocers, come down to the cash basis in all business transactions the better it will be for the parties concerned. To the city merchant, whose customers are 2 THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN mostly people who do not require credit, or who, as laborers in shops, factories, etc., receive their pay weekly, this seems attainable,and I see no good rea- son why they could not adopt the cash system at once and with success; in- deed, I think the city grocer who does a credit business assumes a greater risk than the country grocer, as a large per- centage of his customers are transients, moving from place to place as the op- portunity for employment presents It- self, while the customers of the country merchant are fixtures and usually stay with him. It has been said that the credit sys- tem is the most ingenious method ever devised to promote commerce, but my conclusion of the matter is that it is the most ingenious because it is the most deceptive method ever devised for drag- ging down to certain ruin those en- gaged in trade. Money is the fruit of past industry, while credit is the pledge of future in- dustry, and when a man approaches you with the request for a line of credit, he is asking you to take, and you do take, his pledge of future industry; and you are, therefore, carrying his risk of fu- ture and continued prosperity. Properly speaking, you have insured him with- out the customary premium. Losses are inevitable if you do a credit business, and we are in the habit of underestimating these losses. Did you ever stop to think how many goods you would have to sell to make up the loss of a $40 account? Counting the net profits at the percentage of profit on which we are at thistime realizing, you would have to sell over $300 worth cf goods to make up this loss! While the cash system is so very de- sirable, there are, also, many obstacles to be removed before the average coun- try merchant can adopt it. It is such an abrupt departure from the time-hon- ored custom of giving credit that to state that you are about to adopt the cash system seems almost equivalent to announcing that you are on the verge of bankruptcy. This idea has become prevalent, I presume, from tne fact that so many discouraged merchants adopt the cash system previous to failure, thus hoping to retrieve their lost fortunes when too late. The country merchant’s customers are mostly tillers of the soil, whose recom- pense for industry comes at regular stated times, but the intervals are so long that a great many have to be tided over. The farmer is proverbialiy slow, but he is proverbially honest; at least, this has been my experience. If a mer- chant gives any credit, he must be able to read character at sight and, general- ly, be guided by first impressions. I do not see how we poor country merchants can do a strictly cash busi- ness, and I hope there will be a Moses here to-day who will lead us out of this bondage. I told our worthy Secretary, when I accepted a place upon the program, that I would try and tell my brothers all | knew about a question I did not under- stand. I should have stuck to my text, for I find many things about my sub- ject that I do not understand. I do not understand why our railroad agent looked so queer this morning when I asked him for a ticket on three months’ time; I do not understand why the om- nibus man told me to “‘come off’’ when I told him to charge my fare from the depot to the hotel; I do not understand why Mr. Nesbitt, your postmaster, would not let me have 500 stamped _ en- velopes on tick; I de not understand why I cannot visit the opera to-night and have it charged, and last, but not least, I do not understnad why the gro- cer alone should be compelled to trust out his wares. Geo. O. Adams: My experience is that the best customers are the slowest. J. H. Megargle: My experience is that city people get along a good deal easier than the farmers and pay much more promptly. W. H. Haney: My trade is confined to several classes. Railroad men, as a general rule, pay at least every thirty days; farmers, on the other hand, pay when they get a good ready. M. E. Curtis: I tell my people that I want cash and must have it, but I find that I cannot always get it. I don’t know why the grocer should carry his customers, any more than the railroad, the bus or opera house. The sooner the grocer makes up his mind that he is not in business for the benefit of the public, the more money he will make. C. K. Hoyt: Nine times out of ten the dealer will give credit if he can ob- tain a new customer by so doing. The credit the dealer gets from his whole- saler enables him to give credit to his customers, but the quicker we get down to a cash basis the better it will be for all concerned. Geo. F. Cook: I favor a resolutio1 asking the jobber to abolish credit al- together, if such action will force us to a cash basis. J. F. Reed: Several years ago I hac to pay cash for pork in 10 days and 1] then insisted on having my pay in ad- vance for pork and found I did as much business as before. H. R. Niergarth: This discussion reminds me of the saying, ‘‘If you don’t see what you want,ask for it. The same rule would work with the credit business. Because a man asks for credit is no reason why he has not the cash. In adopting the cash business, | lost some transient trade, but gained in other directions. H. W. Hawkins: I have had thirteen years’ experience in conducting a credit business, and it has not been wholly satisfactory. I think merchants, gen- erally, do not seek the proper protection in giving credit and do not employ the necessary restrictions. I believe in the practice and theory of the credit bureau and recommend the adoption of such method by every town in the State. If we cannot have protection of that sort, by all means let us insist on the cash system. J. H. Megargle: I do not think the credit bureau would work in every town. W. S. Howd: I have done business in Mecosta county since 1864 and find the day laborer a little better pay than the farmer, as a rule, inasmuch as the farmer expects six months’ or a_ year’s time on granulated sugar and other staples. W. D. Hopkinson: Abouta year ago I looked over my books and made up my mind that something must be done. I have not adopted the exclusive cash basis, but have come very near to it, and have not lost $5 during the past year. Geo. F. Cook: If Mr. Howd had done a cash business since 1864, instead of a credit business, he would not now be wasting his time in the discussion of the subject, ‘‘Casn vs. Credit.”’ A paper prepared by Robt. Johnson, of Cadillac, on the subject, *‘Is It Pos- sible to Improve the Present Exemption Law?’’ was then read, as follows: Bad debts are an enormous burden to the retail grocery trade, not only in Northern Michigan, but wherever else the credit system is a business neces- sity. It is safe to say that only 20 per cent. of the patrons of any retail store are collectible, unless they choose to pay. Few of them are forehanded enough to pay cash for their supplies while wait- ing for their next installment of wages. They must have groceries and supplies from day to day or the wages cannot be earned. This is not true of most other classes of goods. They may wear their old clothes until the next pay day; they may defer the purchase of dry goods, of table furniture and household utensils a little longer, but food for the table must be provided every day before the day’s work can be done. The grocer has maintained the family, yet he often finds himself the last to be remembered when the month’s wages are received. I am one of those who believe it 1s possible to improve the present exemp- tion laws. I believe they may be so modified that, while affording a reason- able protection to unfortunate debtors, they will offer less temptation to dishon- est ones. Starting from a time when imprisonment was the penalty for debt, the laws have gone from undue severity to unreasonable leniency. Legislatures in recent years have appeared to realize that the exemption laws were too sweep- ing and have restricted them in various particulars. First, they have provided that certain property, otherwise exempt, would not be exempt from execution upon a judgment for its purchase price. This has been followed by other laws curtailing the right of exemption in ta- vor of other classes of debts, and par- ticularly of labor debts. It is only nec- essary to compare the *‘ Act forthe Bet. ter Protection of Labor Debts,’’ passed in 1885, with the general law of exemp- tions, to see the great advantage labor claims have over grocery and other claims. This advantage is, of course, given the wage earner, In order to en- able him to provide his family with necessaries—a favor he often requites by failing to pay for the necessaries which have been furnished him upon his promise to pay, and upon the strength of the ability which the law gives him to collect his own pay. In such cases I am not able to see why the wage earner should be entitled to shel- ter himself, as against his butcher and baker, behind vastly greater exemptions than his employer has against him. Why should his dues be more sacred than his obligations to pay for the necessa- ries of life, upon which be maintained himself while earning his wages? I do not wish, in what | have said, to convey the impression that bad debt- ors are all laborers. On the contrary, we find them among all classes and often among the well-to-do. I only re- ferred to the law of 1885 as a notable favor to one class of debts for the pur- pose of contending that another class may be equally worthy of indulgence. My suggestion, then, is this: That there should be made a further classifi- cation of debts as to their standing be- fore the exemption laws. I would give debts which are the price of the neces- saries of life, such as grocery, produce and provision bills, a priority over others, placing them at least on an equal footing with labor debts; also, where the debt is of this nature, I would limit a man’s labor exemption in garnishee cases to $5, instead of $25, as now, a sum which generally makes it impossible to collect a claim by gar- nishment at all. I also suggest that it might not be amiss to embody this idea in a_resolu- tion to be adopted by the Association and presented to the next Legislature, asking for such amendments to our ex- emption laws as I have outlined, W. D. Hopkinson: My understanding of the matter is that our exemption laws are better than we imagine they are. M. E. Curtis: I suggest that reso- lutions on the exemption matter be for- mulated and that local associations everywhere be requested to co-operate with us in securing this reform. The matter was referred to the Com- mittee on Resolutions, which the Presi- dent announced as W. D. Hopkinson, Geo. F. Cook and A. R. Morehouse, and the meeting adjourned until evening. EVENING SESSION. On re-assembling in the evening, Hon. C. K. Hoyt read his paper on the proposed change in the peddling law, which is published in full elsewhere in this week's paper. W. S. Howd: Would a man who ex- changes goods for produce come under the provisions of this law? C. K. Hoyt: Under the old law a man must buy produce for cash, or sell goods for cash, in order to come under the designation of peddler. Geo. O. Adams: The peddlers in my vicinity are mostly the owners of small country stores, who take out licenses for a month and peddle a year. The farm- ers are prejudiced in favor of the ped- dler, because the latter brings his wares to the door. I think I should favor the township system, but I think $10 would be a very small sum to compensate the merchant for the loss of trade. J. W. Densmore, of Reed City, then read the following paper on the sub- ject, ‘‘Wherein Can this Association Greatly Benefit the Grocery Trade of Northern Michigan? ’ In preparing this paper I have not put the time and thought upon the sub- ject that its importance demands. The possibilities of this Association for the benefit of grocers connected with it are far reaching and, if prcperly managed, would result in lasting benefits to the trade. It will be necessary, in order for this Association to make itself felt for good in every department of the grocery trade, for every member to act in unison. Through the wise counsels and mature thought of its wisest heads measures should be adopted and every member of the organization be instruct- ed in the knowledge of their duties in caitying those measures into effect. The members must, also, be elevated to a contemplation of those great truths on which alone the foundation and superstructure of this organization must rest. They must bear in mind that eternal vigilance is the watchword and attention to details is of vital impor- tance. In fine, its members must be ed- ucated. This organization cannot hope to succeed if the majority of its mem- bers care only for self-interest and _per- sonal advancement. We must have that broad mantle of brotherly love enfold- ing us which makes our brother grocer’s interest our own. Nodoubt you will all agree with me in the statement that, of all the blessings it has pleased Provi- dence to allow us to cultivate, there is not one which breathes a purer fragance than education. It chastens vice, it guides virtue, it gives grace and gov- ernment to genius, it depresses envy and encourages brotherly love. Give us a bright and intelligent organization and we can accomplish results which will convince us in a very short time that in union there is strength; and at this time, more than at any other in my business experience, is it necessary for us to be alive and active in carrying into effect measures for our preserva- tion. A dark cloud of financial depression hangs over our heads; the commercial pathway is strewn with the wrecks of bankrupt grocers; sheriff and chattel mortgage sales stare us in the face in every town; and, while I believe that every cloud has a silver lining, 1 am forced to believe that we shall not see the silver lining to this cloud for many months to come. The products upon which we largely depend are almost worthless,and three or four months ago, where we expected to reap a profit, we suffered an almost total loss. Wherein can this Association be of benefit in this dilemma? I would sug- gest by encouraging each other and keeping trade in its proper channels; by buying goods and getting honest count and selling them at a fair profit for cash—while I have been in favor of selling goods on credit in good times, 1 am thoroughly convinced that it is suicidal to attempt to do so in times like these; by having a uniform price for groceries in every-town; by putting wholesome restrictions on huckstefs and peddlers ; by getting reasonable rates on insurance—even if we have to carry the insurance ourselves in a mutual way— and, -in fact, by correcting every abuse that lessens our profits or hinders our progress. Let us stand shoulder to shoulder, like the monopolies and wholesale dealers, and we will make a success of our busi- ness and have something left for our posterity which will gain for thema competence, the same as for us. eee THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 3 C. K. Hoyt: Wouldn’t it be a good thing to have produce handled by one dealer, in which case the merchant could go to him at any time for sup- plies? Geo. F. Cock: I would not like to pay cash for produce, unless I could sell the goods again for cash. A member called attention to the de- sirability of weighing produce, instead of measuring it, referring to the ability of a farmer in his vicinity to get forty- eight baskets of corn out of a wagon box which holds only forty bushels un- der the most favorable conditions. J. E. Thurkow: I would favor the co-operative produce exchange idea, providing the merchants in the town would divide the expenses. One man could hardly afford to stand the loss, in view of the number of farmers who bring to market butter they cannot use at home and eggs the setting hen has left in disgust. W. D. Hopkinson: That suggests another question, which, like Banquo’s ghost, will not down. In my opinion bad butter is accountable for more sins than any other article in the grocer’s category. I recently took in some_ but- ter which I succeeded in carrying down cellar, but it was so strong it would not stay there. J. W. Densmore: I recently sold a woman a pair of shoes in exchange for butter. She brought back the shoes within a week and wanted to trade back again, but candor compelled me to tell her that I had taken the butter out in the alley and buried it. W. S. Howd: Iam so fortunate as to have a buttermaker in my _ vicinity who takes all the poor butter home and rejuvenates it. I don’t know how she does it, but it comes back as sweet as new butter. C. K. Hoyt: The buttermaker at the Jamestown creamery recently patched up some poor dairy butter in that way and the person who got hold of it put it up in tubs marked ‘‘Zupthen Cream- ery,’’ with a small layer of creamery butter on top. As a result, the reputa- tion of that institution suffered. J. W. Densmore: Another abuse | wish to bring up is the matter of whole- sale houses’ selling at retail. I happen to know that Ward L. Andrus & Co., of Detroit, sell hotels and enjoy the repu- tation it gives them. J. E. Thurkow: The oil companies in Grand Rapids sell to anyone who can buy a barrel of oil at the same price charged the merchants. If a dealer buys a carload of oil, he dislikes to see oil come into the town tec consumers. The Committee on Resolutions pre- sented the following report, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved—That we commend the aims and objects of the Northern Mich- igan Retail Grocers’ Association to the retail grocers of Northern Michigan, and, in view of the fact that it is the only general organization of the trade in this portion of the State, that every grocer be urged to give the movement his support by joining the Association. Resolved—That we re-affirm the res- olution adopted by the Reed City con- vention, commending the intent of the invalid Hoyt peddling law, transferring the licensing of country peddlers from the State to the townships, as we be- lieve such a change would work to the advantage of the legitimate merchant. Resolved—That we hereby extend our thanks to Representative Hoyt for his services in securing the enactment of the measure and hereby express the hope that he may be a member of the next Legislature, to the end that he may use his influence to secure the enact- ment of a valid measure. Resolved—That our Legislative Com- mittee be requested to give this matter prompt and persistent attention at the next session of the Legislature. Resolved—That we protest against the present exemption laws as unjust and iniquitous, tending to shield dead- beats and rascals, while seldom taken advantage of by honest debtors, and we hereby pledge ourselves, individually and collectively, to support any worthy candidate for the Legislature who has the courage to ignore a perverted public sentiment, by introducing and cham- pioning in the Legislature a measure having for its object the reduction of the full line of exemptions to reasonable figures. Resolved—That our Transportation Committee be requested to investigate the matter of irregularities in weights in freight transporation and the mak- ing out of weigh bills, with a view to obtaining redress at the hands of the transportation companies. Resolved —That we welcome the en- actment of a law providing for the proper branding of the capacity of all baskets manufactured for the use of fruit and produce. Resolved—That the thanks of this As- sociation be extended to the officers of this Association for the able manner in which they have conducted this Asso- ciation; to-Hon. C. K. Hoyt for ais at- tendance and the able manner in which he has explained the intricate matters referred to him by the retail grocers; and to the grocers of Big Rapids for the courtesy and hospitality so generously extended and to the citizens generally for their cordiality and welcome. Es- vecially do we feel under obligations the sumptuous banquet tendered us at the Northern Hotel. Resolved—That our thanks be ten- dered the State Food Commissioner for detailing Inspector Bennett to attend the convention and that we request that his paper prepared for this convention be published in full with the proceedings of the meeting. C. K. Hoyt thanked the meeting for its expressions of confidence and sup- port. E. A. Stowe invited the Association to hold its next convention at Grand Rapids, and,on motion of Mr. Hopkin- son, the invitation was accepted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. THE BANQUET. On the conclusion of the work ‘of the convention the members adjourned to the Northern Hotel to partake of a com- plimentary spread tendered by the re- tail grocers of Big Rapids. The oc- casion was graced by a number of gen- tlemen of local repute, outside of the grocery business, and some of them were accompanied by their ladies. The affair was entirely informal and thoroughly enjoyable, reflecting much credit on the hospitality of the hosts. At the conclusion of the repast Hon. L. G. Palmer assumed the duties of toastmas- ter and kept the company in excellent humor by the pleasing manner in which he introduced the speakers of the even- ing and interspersed their remarks with remarks of his own of a humorous char- acter. The list of toasts and responses was as follows: Our Guests—F. Fairman, Big Rapids. The Progressive Merchant—Ralph Walker, Big Rapids. Our Association—-W. D. Hopkinson, Paris. Our City—Hon. L. G. Palmer. The New Grocer—A. R. Morehouse, Big Rapids. The Essentials of a Business Career —Prof. W. N. Ferris, Big Rapids. The Merchant in Politics—Hon. C. K. Hoyt, Hudsonville. The Ladies—W. P. Nesbitt, Big Rapids. Our Hosts—J. W. Densmore, Reed City. Taken as a whole, the convention was an unqualified success in everything ex- cept the attendance, which was only about half as large as was expected. The enforced absence of President Tat- man was a matter of general regret, but Vice-President Densmore rose to the dignity of the occasion and made a most excellent record, considering that it was his initital experience as a_ pre- siding officer. While the reports of the several standing committees were not as full and complete as it was hoped | would be the case, the papers presented were of unusual merit and the discus- sions thereon were marked by a degree of candor and thoughtfulness which de- serves especial commendation. Partic- ularly is this true of the subjects of peddling licenses and wages exemp- tions, on both of which topics actual progress was made and advanced steps were taken. It is fortunate that another convention is to be held prior to the as- sembling of the next Legislature, so that plans for the amendment of certain unjust and inadequate laws may be further perfected and details decided upon in advance of the selection of can- didates for both branches of the lature. Legis- The S. C. W. isa long mixed filler, Single Connecticut binder and Sumatra wrapper. If you have no jobber calling on you from Grand Rapids, write to the manufacturer, G. |. Grand Rapids. Johnson, > 71> The Proctor & Gamble Company, soap manufacturers, are made defendants in the Circuit Court of Illinois in a $100, - 000 assumpsit suit commenced by Job- bins & Van Ruymbeke, chemical ex- perts of Aurora, Ill. It is said this suit is brought to recover $52,500 and_ inter. est due for certain patent machinery for the recovery of dynamite glycerine from waste soap lyes. | | | | | | Association Matters Michigan Hardware Association President, F. S. CaRLETON, Calumet; Vice-Pres- ident, Henry C. WEBER, Detroit; Secretary- Treasurer, Henry C. MINNIE, Eaton Rapids. Northern Mich. Retail Grocers’ Association President, J. F. Tatman, Clare; Secretary, E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids; Treasurer, J. WISLER, Mancelona. Next Meeting—At Grand Rapids, Aug. 4 and 5, 1896. Traverse City Business Men’s Association President, J. W. Muitiigen; Secretary, M. B. Hout.ty; Treasurer, JoHN T. BEADLE. Grand Rapids Retail Grocers’ Association President, E. C. WINCHESTER: Secretary, HomER Kuap; Treasurer, J. GEO. LEHMAN. Owosso Business Men’s Association President, A. D. WHIPPLE; Secretary, G. T. Campr- BELL; Treasurer, W. E. CoLiins. Jackson Retail Grocers’ Association President, Byron C. Hix; Secretary, W. H. Por- TER; Treasurer, J. F. HELMER. Alpena Business Men’s Association President, F. W. GILCHRIST; PARTRIDGE. Secretary, C. L. Lansing Retail Grocers’ Association President, F. B. JouHnson; Secretary, A. M. DaRLING; Treasurer, L. A. GILKEY. Bridge Street ... LLOUSE... Corner of Bridge and Kent Streets, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rates $1 and $1.25 per day. Best House in the State for the Toney. E. FULLERTON & CO., Props. trade muchly. majority. we sell. Dust at 6c. the State. up to 30¢. Teas are Our Hobby We notice our last ad. in the Tradesman has stirred up the The situation with us is simply this: on hand nearly 1,700 packages of Teas; this has tied up over $25,000 of our funds, and we desire to realize, as it is too many eggs in one basket the way times are. The failures among the retailers-of Michigan during the past sixty days have been very heavy. It has not been our funeral, but we appreciate the situation, We can and will undersell any firm in Michigan by a large We pay spot cash and demand the same kind of pay when This allows us to offer a good trade in Japan Nibs at 12%c, that some of our Detroit competitors ask 16@17¢c for. We have a good, fair leaf Japan at 124c and splendid values at 144@16c. An At Dust in pound packages at 734 ¢. No better goods offered in Michigan. We also carry the finest lines of high-grade Japan Teas in We will gladly send sample at any price from 12%c We mean business, and a trial order will convince you. Terms cash with order in current exchange. Nee ded JAMES STEWART C0. (LIMITED) SAGINAW, MICH. We have ececoeeeoeooooee © e e e @eee-- eee: @eee-- O@@ee-- @eee-- @eee-- Best bulk 4 Around the State — Movements of Merchants. Beech—J. F. Shear has purchased the general stock of John Minock. Lapeer—The Mapes Clothing Co. suc- ceeds C. A. Mapes at tis place. Pewamo—P. B. Millard succeeds Millard & Son in the hardware business. Charlotte—T. D. Hobbs succeeds T. D. Hobbs & Co. in the grocery busi- ness. Manistique—Austin Fydell succeeds Fydell & McCullough in the paint busi- ness. Lexington—Jas. Purkiss, meat dealer at this place, has removed to Port Huron. Lansing—Phetteplace & Co. have sold their grocery stock to Mischler & Huling. Gladstone—Buchanan & Co., grocers, have dissolved, Wm. Buchanan suc- ceeding. Lake City—Winters & Bielby suc- ceed Winters & Almes in the hardware business. Detroit—L. L. Langden is succeeded by E. & L. Langdon in the grocery business. Allen—Cranmer, Perry & Co., gen- eral dealers, have dissolved, Cranmer & Co. succeeding. Glenn—Geo. Tourtellotte has sold his stock of groceries and provisions to L. Seymour & Co. Carson City—S. E. Sowers is seeking a desirable location in which to establish a general store. Wheeler—John A. Pawley has re- moved his hardware stock from Beaver- ton to this place. Petoskey—Chas. C. Hammil succeeds Chas. C. Hammil & Co. in the grocery and meat business. Fremont—J. Vallier succeeds Vallier & Atchinson in the bakery, grocery and boot and shoe business. Fulton—O. C. Lyon, meat and imple- ment dealer, has sold out at this place and removed to Kingsley. Jackson—Yocum & Hawkins have purchased the carriage and _ harness business of F. D. Welling. Ablion—Geo. W. Schneider succeeds Schneider & Mapes in the clothing and men’s furnishing goods business. Charlevoix—-J. Z. Linton has sold his grocery stock to his former partner, Chester Denton, who will continue the business at the same location. Whitehall—Frank Johnson & Co., of Fruitland,are putting in a«grocery store and meat market at the foot of White lake near the site of the old mill for- merly operated by Green, Kelsey & Co. Muskegon Heights—The stock of the Wing Grocery Co., composed of George E., John M. and Mrs. Gertrude Wing, has been purchased by E. C. Stowe, who has already taken possession. Saginaw—John L. Blackney, one of Saginaw’s best known young business men, has leased the double store at 408 and 410 Genesee avenue west and opened a new grocery store and meat market. Allegan—L. M. Watson, who saved his drug stock from destruction in the recent conflagration at this place, has resumed business at his former location, having put in new quarter sawed oak fixtures of handsome design and _ finish. Kalamazoo—C. C. Foster of the firm of Foster & Post, of Saginaw, has been in town for several days, looking over the Conger Co. stock with a view to purchasing it at assignee’s sale on the 15th. Foster & Post conduct a_ whole- THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN sale and retail variety store in Saginaw and have retail branches in Bay City and Flint and, if they purchase the Conger stock, will probably continue the business here and at Owosso. Otsego—A dissolution of the partner- ship in the business of the meat market of Lindsey & Knoblock has been caused by Mr. Knoblock’s withdrawing from the firm, his interest having been pur- chased by Fred Jewel, of this place. The firm name will now be Lindsey & Jewel. Mr. Knoblock will associate himself with Frank Fairfield, of Mon- terey, in the meat market formerly oc- cupied by the Harlan Bros., the latter having sold their fixtures, tools, etc., to the firm of Knoblock & Fairfield. Manufacturing Matters. Detroit—The Dwight Lumber Co. has increased its capital stock from $50,000 to $175,000. Detroit—Winfield & Haines, carriage manufacturers, have dissolved, Winfield & Kuhn succeeding. Bay City—L. R. Russell succeeds Meyer & Russell in the manufacture of bed springs and mattresses. Bay City—M. A. Trowbridge suc- ceeds the Alta Cooperage Co. in the manufacture of staves and headings. Laingsburg—A. G. Blood has engaged a first-class cheesemaker to conduct the cheesemaking business in the creamery building next spring. St. Louis—The St. Louis Hub factory is using a large quantity of elm timber, having manufactured and marketed 200,000 hubs in two months, Belding—John E. Stevens has dis- posed of his stock in the Belding Cigar Co. to Frank Abbey, who has taken Mr. Stevens’ place in the company. Zeeland—Wm. Wichers, formerly manager of the Zeeland Furniture Co., has sold his stock in that institution to C. Van Loo and will take a trip to the Netherlands. Negaunee—The Johnson Lumber Co. has purchased 3,500,000 feet of stand- ing pine north of Clowry and has begun shipping it to its miil on the Chicago & Northwestern Railway. Kenton—The Sparrow-Kroll Lumber Co. has sold several million feet of lum- ber to Milwaukee parties, who are now putting up a planing mill and will dis- tribute it direct to retailers from the mill. Brampton—In the yard of the mill plant of the Eastman Lumber Co. is piled 2,000,000 feet of logs of all kinds. The mill is operated daily and cuts 20, - 000 to 25,000 feet, and thirty-five men are employed at the mill. Tawas—Bennett & Redhead have se- cured a three years’ contract to manu- facture box material for the Saginaw box factory. The material used is pine bolts, dry, jack and sap 2! and 26 inches long and 8 inches and upward in diameter. Laingsburg—C. D. Sharpe, Secretary of the defunct Laingsburg Butter & Cheese Co., has filed his last report with the county clerk. The property has been so!d for just enough to pay in- debtedness and the stockholders will lose about $3,000. Detroit—The United States Heater Co. has filed an amendment to its articles of association with the county clerk, showing $100,000 capital stock, of which $35,000 is preferred stock and $65,000 common stock. The preferred stock is subject to redemption on Jan- uary I, 1906, and it shall be entitled to a dividend of 8 per cent. per annum be- fore any dividend shall be set apart or paid on the common stock. Harrietta—Wm. Butler, of Shelby, re- cently sold his interest in the business of the Harrietta Stave Co. to his part- ners, B. F. Craig, of Harrietta, and A. H. Young, of Hartford. The new firm will put in a full supply of bolts and timber for the coming season. Manistee—Logs are coming in by rail at the dumping grounds at the head of the lake and the mills of the State Lumber Co. and the Buckley & Doug- las Lumber Co. There are already large accumulations of logs, which will be in readiness for an early start of the mills. Ludington—The Butters & Peters Salt & Lumber Co. is building a branch from the main line of the Mason & Oceana Railroad, 3% miles long, over which 70,000,000 feet of logs will go to Ludington, 40,000,000 of which belong to T. R. Lyon and the remainder to the Cartier Lumber Co. Beaver Dam—Seventy farmers in this vicinity have organized a stock com- pany to operate a creamery and have purchased the plant of the defunct Hamilton creamery for $900. Work on the building will be commenced ina short time. The plant will be located half a mile north of the Beaver Dam post office. Muskegon—-A big timber deal is be- ing negotiated here between Jonathan Boyce, of Bay City, and George Boyce, of this city, the stumpage under dis- cussion being located in Roscommon county, and constituting part of the Boyce estate. It is said that the con- sideration is in the neighborhood of $125,000. Muskegon—Robert Zieske, who has had many years of experience in the manufacture of sugar and syrups in Germany, recently started to make syrup here in a small way,and the busi- ness has gradualiy grown until now he has four reservoirs. He conducts the business under the style of the Michi- gan Syrup Co. Harrietta—Stanley & Donnelly have dissolved, Mr. Stanley continuing the business at the old stand. J. M. Don- nelly will move to Mesick, where he will take charge of a general store to be opened by J. Cornwell & Sons, of Cadillac, who will also operate the handle factory and mill recently moved to Mesick by L. J. Trip. Detroit—The Williamson & McPhail Manufacturing Co., organized for the manufacture and sale of drugs, perfumes, etc., has filed articles of association with the county clerk. The capital stock is $30,000, of which $16,000 is paid in. The incorporators are John Williamson, 798 shares; Curtis W. McPhail, 798 shares, and George A. Kay, 4 shares. Allegan—The name of the Allegan Paper Co. has been changed to the Neuman-Johnson Co. The _ proprietors are Mr. Neuman, of Marion, Ind., and C. A. Johnson, of Niles. The mill will hereafter make hardware stock, instead of straw wrapping paper. M. W. Ward, of Niles, is the manager, and he expects to start the mill in about six weeks. Shelby—R. A. Steketee, of Holland, will embark in the manufacture of bas- kets here about May 1, forming a co- partnership in the meantime with a practical basketmaker. The citizens expressed themselves as willing to give a bonus and a considerable sum was raised, but the gentlemen preferred to come on their own|resources and declined tke offer of assistance. ; Muskegon—The Truesdell Furniture Co., having disposed of its business, stock, book accounts and fixtures to C. B. Mann, for some time its manager, has filed with the county clerk a notice of cessation of business. Mr. Mann ex- pects to continue the business at its present location, 99 W. Westernjavenue. The Truesdell Furniture Co. succeeded Jacob Hetz & Co. in 1887. —__»0»—_____ Purely Personal. A. B. Clark, the Plainwell grocer, was in town one day last week. S. E. Parish, formerly engaged in the grocery business at Ithaca, has se- cured a position with a Detroit house and has taken up his residence in that city. E. A. Moseley (Moseley Bros.) is making a tour of the South for the avowed purpose of finding an outlet for Michigan potatoes. He is at present traveling in Texas, but his reports from that State are decidedly discouraging. John Christenson and wife are travel- ing in the Southern States and will probably go to Key West and Cuba_be- fore Treturning home. Of course, ‘‘Uncle John’’ will be on the lookout for new ideas in the baking line. Greg. M. Luce, Manager of the exten- sive lumber interests of R. C. Luce & Son, at Basin, Miss., is in town fora few days, visiting his father and brothers. Mr. Luce looks as hearty and happy as he did when he carried a grip for the former -vholesale grocery house 6f Hawkins & Co, S. A. Sears has gone to Chicago to at- tend the annual meeting of the New York Biscuit Co., of which corporation Mr. Sears is the Michigan representa- tive. It is understood that the annual report of the company will show net earnings of 7.3 per cent. on the $9, 000, - 000 capital stock and that all the float- ing indebtedness has been paid. It is expected that the corporation will re- sume the payment of dividends this year, beginning April I. Alfred J. Brummeler (H. Brummeler & Sons) has cause for the sympathy of the trade over the death ot his older boy, a lad of 5 years, who died last Thursday as the result of an operation for hernia, which occurred at Butter- worth Hospital two days previously. The funeral was held at the family res- idence, 600 South Union street, last Saturday, Rev. F. N. Hugenholtz offi- ciating. The interment was in the Valley City cemetery. The lad was an unusually bright boy for his years and gave promise of becoming a man of ex- ceptional ability. Richard R. Bean, who has been iden- tified with the Olney & Judson Grocer Co. ever since the organization of the house, has sold his stock in the com- pany and retired from the position of director and head book-keeper. The change is rendered necessary by reason of his shattered health, and during the week he expects to start for Southern California, in hopes of finding a climate which will afford him permanent relief. The vacancy in the book-keeping de- partment has been filled by the engage- ment of E. L. Edwards, who has for several years occupied the position of book-keeper for the First National Bank of Traverse City. Mr. Bean is a young man of excellent habits and unusual ability and his severance of the pleas- ant relations of eight years’ duration is a matter of genuine regret to all con- cerned. In token of the esteem in which he is held by his former asso- ciates, he was presented with a gold headed cane, suitably inscribed. —___» 0. Gillies originated 5th Ave. New York Coffees. J. P. Visnér, Local Agent. THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 5 Grand Rapids Gossip Jenkins & Bradford have removed their grocery stock from 36 West Bridge street to 22 West Bridge street. Andrew E. Johnson will shortly open a grocery store at Gooding. The Mus- selman Grocer Co. has the order for the stock. Geo. E. Rowe succeeds Barnett & Richards in the hardware business at 37 West Bridge street. The latter have removed their plumbing business to 66 West Bridge street. Clarence F. Waters, who has traveled several years for the Rogers Shoe 2Co., of Toledo, has retired from the road and opened a retail shoe store at the corner of Canal and Huron streets. A. Rosenthal has taken possession of the cigar and tobacco stock of J. G. Herbine & Co., 1 South Division street, by virtue of a $750 chattel mortgage, and will continue the business at the same location. Elias and Charles Spencer, who re- cently embarked in the grocery and bakery business at 706 Wealthy avenue under the style of the Spencer Baking Co., have closed out their stock and re- tired from business. P. J. Klingman will shortly merge his retail furniture business into a corpora- tion under the style of the Klingman Furniture Co. The corporation will have a capital.stock of $25,000, of which $7,000 will be paid in. Chas. Beckwith, who has managed the grain and hay business of M. L. Sweet & Co. since the death of the late D. M. Rutherford, has concluded to em- bark in the same business on his own account, having formed a copartnership with Mrs. D. M. Rutherford for that purpose. Mr. Beckwith is a gentleman of experience and ability and will, un- doubtedly, meet with the full measure of success. It is reported that the local represent- ative of the Bell Telephone Company is offering long distance telephones. tc influential business men free of cost, ir consideration of their agreeing to use the phones for a definite period, no mat- ter how much lower rates the Citizens’ Telephone Co. may make in the mean- time. The Citizens’ Co. is giving each customer a double wire connection, so that the telephones of that exchange will be nearly as good as the long dis- tance Bell—at about one-third the cost. John R. Bennett, one of the Food Inspectors appointed by the State Dairy and Food Commissioner, has been in the city several days, looking over the stocks of the wholesale grocers and offering certain suggestions pertinent to the occasion. Mr. Bennett 1s much more familiar with the subject than any other person connected with the Food Commissioner’s office, inasmuch as he was educated for a druggist and has conducted a drug business the greater part of his life. He created a good impression among the wholesale trade,and had he been sent here several months ago in piace of the man who was detailed to make inspections and give advice, local opposition to the law would not have been so marked. Mr. Bennett informs the Tradesman that it is not the intention of the Commissioner to prosecute retail dealers who use _rea- sonable diligence in securing pure goods, but to punish the agents who take orders; in other words, if a grocer stipulates that he is to have pure goods and buys the goods on a guarantee and pays the price of pure goods and will make the proper complaint against the agent in case the goods are found to be impure, the Commissioner will punish the agent and hold the dealer harmless. This, certainly, is reassuring informa- tion, in view of the wild and_ reckless statements which have been published through the public prints on the author- ity of other representatives of the Food Commissioner. Two of the members of the Debs en- tertaiment committee have been re- quested by the central labor union to re- fund a considerable portion of their ex- penditures for refreshments—which was reluctantly itemized as ‘‘beer, sardines and crackers’’—thus doing itself the credit of disavowing the propriety of such modes of entertainment. As long as these organizations subm‘t to the leadership of the disreputable crew which puts itself at the head, their status in the community will be gauged by these exponents. ‘*There are from 750,000 to 1,000,000 bicycles in course of construction this season in this country,’’ remarked a local manufacturer the other day. ‘‘Of these 95 per cent. will be sold in the United States. To realize the magni- tude of the cycling industry, it should be known that in this country there is $100,000,000 invested’ in the manufac- ture of bicycles. Bicycle manufacturers use more printer’s ink than any other class of advertisers. Their catalogues are more artistic every year. In fact, their catalogues exhibit the finest forms of artistic cuts. I attribute the develop- ment of the industry to the convenience and benefit of the wheel, both in busi- ness and as a means of recreation. The field of usefulness of the bicycle is in- creased. Now we have, and will have, in numbers increasing very rapidly, the ‘handy carriers’ for the transportation of parcels and small articles. The carrier, you know, is a tricycle with pneumatic tires and a tiny wagon body or box to contain articles. Four concerns are manufacturing them in the United States.’’ LU a The Grocery Market. Canned Goods-—As far as the general demand for canned goods is concerned, conditions have not improved one _ iota during the period under review. It seems to be a settled fact that buyers propose to continue the policy of allow- ing the commission men to carry the stock, which naturally results in some pressure to sell, which buyers avai: themselves of. It was thought that after the annual inventory had been made, the wholesale grocers. would find that their stocks had run low, and that buy- ing to replenish them would be in_ or- der, but such has not proved to be the case, the orders as a rule being for small lots as needed. Fish—Mackerel are in rather moder- ate supply, and are well held at the re- cent decline. Codfish are dull, while in herring an improvement is shown, par- ticularly in Portland round stock. Sal- mon is dull. Rice—Advices from the South say that holders manifest confidence, and are not pressing sales of either cleanea or reugh rice, and the market is be- lieved to be on a firm basis. Provisions—The course of the market has been almost uniformly to a lower basis. This has not been occasioned especially by any particular movement in hogs, although for the most part it has been somewhat larger than last week, but more from the fact that spec- ulators have been working on grain, which markets have been tending downward. This has influenced hog products and, besides, there has been no revival of export demand. It looks now as though the foreign markets have the feeling to move their large stocks before investing further, and in hopes that when ready to buy, the hog prod- ucts will be more in their favor. How- ever, it is beyond question that some investors have great faith in hog prod- ucts at current figures, and that they are in instances taking rather large blocks of May and July options, of lard espe- cially, in a speculative way, particular- ly as that product did not advance re- cently in full sympathy with pork. Bananas—-A carload of fine fruit was received by local dealers Monday, but out-of-town trade should order them forwarded by express to ensure their ar- rival in good order. Prices range from $1.50@2.25 per bunch. Oranzes—Califcrnia Seedlings, in the extreme small sizes, such as 250s, 288s and 300s, are being offered very low, but are taken mostly by peddlers, as the regular trade cannot handle them. Sound Valencias are about the best orange there is on the market for single box trade, being cheap and of fairly good quality. There are quite*®a good many frosted oranges being offered, but one lot is all the average dealer cares to order. Fancy Redlands Navels are the most desirable, and, although they are high in comparison with other vari- eties, they are the cheapest, as they give satisfaction. A better feeling in oranges is apparent all along the line and prices will, undoubtedly, rule a trifle higher. Lemons—Are not moving very lively and, in consequnece, prices continue low. The trade seems to be chary about putting in much stock for fear of frosted goods, and in that respect they show good judgment. Our local market is well supplied and prices named are, certainly, low enough to induce orders, if any stock is needed. Dates and Figs—Are selling fairly well and there is no prospect of a change in prices. Foreign Nuts—Are at a_ standstill, even at the low prices which have been made to keep them moving. Grenoble walnuts, especially, have not been so cheap in years. Peanuts—Are steady at the recent ad- vance, and, while no one is placing large orders, the cleaners are not urg- ing the trade to buy, feeling sure that prices will be higher soon and that they will be recompensed for waiting. gn The nomination and prompt confirma- tion of Hon. Edwin F. Uhl as Ambas- sador to Berlin is, perhaps, as great a tribute as could be paid to the sterling good judgment and polished culture of the appointee. On account of the im- portance of the mission, and especially the tendency of the German government to put restrictions upon American pro- ductions and business, a peculiar diplo- matic ability and conservative energy are required of the one to whom _ those interests are entrusted; and, while it may be said that the mission is infe- rior to that of London or Paris in re- quirements of social prestige, it iS not} in the least inferior to either in require- ments of culture and information. —Cer- tainly, for a town of its size, Grand Rapids cannot complain of lack of rec- ognition in foreign representation by this administration. Failure of E. Shattuck. E. Shattuck, merchant tailor, has | made an assignment to Clarence Peck, bcok-keeper for the Wm A. Berkey Furniture Co. The liabilities are $1,866.71, divided among thirty credi- tors in the following amounts: .Wagg-Anderson Woolen Co., Chi- Ss Cage, oo 1. — $221.48 |. A. Lesher & Co., Chicago... 27.38 Nonotuck Silk Co., Chicago... 3i25 Belding Bros. & Co., Chicago.. 10.75 Geo. H. Foster & Co., Chicago. 53.65 Paul Bernard, Chicago........- 42.00 ME EB. Shantz Rochester ....._... 16.60 A. H. Rice & Co., FPittsheld, PONTE ose ee cna de cee oes 44.73 LT.) Harrop & Son, Philadel Na 271.08 Warren & Blanchard, Boston... -..381.37 Woolen Manufacturing Co., Bea- wer Elam Wis, 61.0.) Jl... 84.54 G. Williams, Utica, N. Y¥.. ....log.e0 Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co., Detrom i... oo 70.00 E. Mortlock Woolen Co., Detroit 40.62 G. R. Electric Light & Power Co., Grand Rapids. ........ Se Spring & Company, Grand Rap- MS Te .| 3 oo Strahan & Greulich, Grand Rap- MS a 10.00 Grand Rapids Paper Box Co., Grand) Rapa 1.90 Peoples’ Savings Bank, Grand Rami . . 250.00 Dean Printing Co., Grand Rap- iS a 12.00 Nelson- Matter Furniture Co., Grand Rapids oo 9.00 G. W. Hart, Grand Rapids, ...| 26,00 G. W. Stow (rent), Grand Rap- el Ala Neal Malloy, Grand Rapids. ... 9.55 Peter Vander Werp Grand Rap- Ce 13.89 Jobn Soderlung, Grand Rapids 39.71 Jos. Miller, Grand Rapids...... 2.30) Josephine DePotter, Grand Rap- Ms 29.00 FF. B. Gray, Grand Rapids ..... 21 06 H. 2. Ward, Grand Rapids... .. 3.80 The assets consist of $8.39 in accounts receivable ard $558.62 in stock, ac- counts to the amount of $392.31 having been transferred to C. B. Field to se- cure endorsement at Peoples’ Savings Bank. en a ~~ @¢}>-—...--- The Bry Goods Market Agents for the mills have not reduced the price of cottons, but some jobbers having large stocks at the old figures have cut the price in some instances lower than the mills. Calicos remain unchanged. Cambrics are 4c lower. Paper linings and _ stiffened rustles find large and ready sale. The goods come in five qualities. Trade is fair, with collections a little inclined to be slow. +0 - Attractive Quotations. P. Steketee & Sons offer prints as follows: American B. Indigos, 73¢c¢; Ameri- can C. Indigos, 63,c; American % In- digos, 44%c; American 34 shirtings, 4c; Central Park shirtings, 4c; Argyl 3¢ In- digos, 41c. > o> What is said to be the largest bicycle in the world has been made bya bicycle company in Providence, R. I. It is made to carry six persons. Its length over all is 156 inches, and its wheel base is 125 inches. The diameter of the wheels is 30 inches, the tires are 214 inches in diameter,the gear is com- pounded to 153 and the machine weighs 137/46 pounds. ~~ The Wire Nail Manufacturers’ As- sociation has addressed a circular let- ter to the jobbing trade giving notice |of another advance in prices of 15 cents | per hundred weight. This will change ithe base rate from $2.25 to $2.40 per hundred weight, which is the highest |price asked for wire nails in many | years. STATE TO TOWNSHIP. Change in the Peddling Law.* I desire at this time to express my hearty thanks for the invitation to be present at this meeting, not because of any great personal gratification for the privilege of presenting a sub- ject for your consideration, but for the opportunity afforded me of attending a meeting of business men assembled to mingle in earnest inquiry = con- cerning the elevation and improve- ment of their common welfare. This is an age of organization, when nearly all classes of business and pre- fessional men are uniting themselves for the earnest purpose of improving and bettering their cond tion. By com- ing into direct intercourse with each other they have been enabled to measure themselves, intellectucily and profes- sionally, with those of equal or superior ability accustomed to discuss and criticise the soundness of every theory or question of importance. They are thus enabled to separate the crude, half- digested schemes from those which bear the impress of true progress, and to create and maintain a sympathy, a com- mon bond of interest, which have proven beneficial to ail concerned. 1 desire, therefore, to congratulate you upon hav- ing perfected an organization which brings you together trom time to time to consider those subjects which are of such vital importance to the trade of our State at the present time. The question assigned me—*‘ Was the Invalid Peddling Law of 1895 a Step in the Right Direction?’’—may not be of as great importance to you in the northern part as it is to those of us who are nearer the great center of the State ; but, as times are gradually becoming closer, competition steadily getting sharper, taxes each year assuming great- er proportions, the growth and progress of our cities and villages making great- er demands upon us as business men from day to day to aid in every enter- Proposed prise which tends to their advancement, socially,and to the maintenance of their educational, fraternal and religious in- stitutions, we should stop and_ think for a few moments of that class of peo- ple who enjoy all of these privileges with you, enter the field and reap the benefits of the market which has been built up by your enterprise, without contributing one cent toward — their maintenance. They are, usuaily, a class of people who cannot be reached by the tax assessor. Our educational institu- tions have no charm for them ; our benev- olent institutions cost them nothing. Their interests and yours are entirely different, except in the matter of com- petition; yet, with all your burdens, you are called upon to undersell and overpay them for produce, or three- fifths of your customers will patronize the peddler. It was these conditions which caused me to commence a_ crusade against the peddier. At first I called attention to the existing State law, which provides that a peddler shall procure a license and pay into the State Treasury an an- nual fee of $75 for the privilege of trav- eling with two horses,$4o for one horse, etc. The peddlers in the vicinity of my home admitted that they ought to pay a license, but insisted that $75 was too much; consequently, they organized to fight it and positively refused to se- cure a license, on the ground that the law was unconstitutional. 3elieving that the law was good and that he who violated this statute was just as much a criminal as he who committed an as- sault or a burglary, I secured an order from the prosecuting attorney to com- mence an action, and did so. On the day set for the trial we learned that there were nearly 100 peddlers who started out from Grand Rapids every Monday to scour the country for about twenty miles in each direction and that not one had paid the State tax. Five of this number came in direct competi- tion with us, three of whom we com- menced suit against, but all but one *Paper read at recent conveiution of Northern Michigan Retail Grocers’ Association by Hon. Cc. K. Hoyt, of Hudsonville. THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN were subsequently discontinued, as we desired to make a test case. We con- victed our man before their justice and, of course, the case was appealed. Be- fore the case was called, however, the prosecuting attorney, for some reason best known to himself, advised the judge to discontinue the case, which he did, and this in the face of a decision by the Supreme Court in direct opposi- tion to the opinion held by the judge. This experience taught me that some- thing was wrong with the law, as it is not the duty of the sheriff of the county to find cause for complaint or to furnish evidence; neither is it the duty of any one in particular to look after this class of violaters. From this I con- tinued my imvestigations and found that the proceeds from the peddling license throughout the entire State were less than $2,000, when they should have been at least $100,000. I inquired of the State Treasurer why he did not endeavor to see that the law was enforced, and met the response that it was not his duty to make prosecutions. This was conclusive evidence to me that the present State law is totally inoperative. I then said, ‘*Let us have a law that will be opera- tive,’? and set about finding one. By inquiry I learned that the local law for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan—the township system--was_ well regarded and thoroughly enforced ; and thus it was that I introduced a_ bill to make this the general law of the State, and sup- posed I had succeeded in doing so, un- til some time after retiring home the Chief Clerk of the House discovered that the title had not been amended, thus invalidating the act. This measure provided that the town- ship board, by resolution, should at- tend to the licensing of peddlers, fix the rates to be paid by the different classes of peddlers and provide for the enforce- ment of the law. This is, without a doubt in my mind, a step in the right direction, as it places the amount of the fees in the hands of the township treas- urer, making it a part of the contingent fund, thereby rendering it an object to the township to see that all those who sell goods in the town bear this just proportion of the expense of the town- ship. This is only following out the line of action taken by the cities and villages of the State, which compels all who peddle within their limits to pay a license into their treasuries. It is the only way we can compel this class of dealers to pay a tax. It brings the mat- ter nearer home-and places the respon- sibility upon local officials. While this act was not perfect, it was a step in the right direction and should suggest to the dealers of the State the necessity of talking about this matter and if, in their judgment, the theory is a correct one, of trying to secure an en- actment at our next session of the Leg- islature that will be perfect and have the desired effect. The invalid act was a scheme of mine, which was, perhaps, a little premature, as the question had not been considered by the trade of the State. It was necessary to work it very quietly, as we had no petitions for it and re- ceived no help or encouragement, ex- cept from your Secretary, who did all he could to assist me. I would suggest, if you think favor- ably of this matter, that you, by resolu- tion, request your Committee on Legis- lation to assist in formulating a bill and in endeavoring to secure its passage. Other associations have such commit- tees that are about to secure the legis- lation necessary for their own protec- tion, and why not the grocers? It will protect not only their business but, also, the people to a certain extent by weeding out disreputable fellows who can find no other business and who re- sort to peddling to defraud and impose upon unsuspecting and law-abiding peo- ple. +» 2. Do you ever stop to think? Every wholesale dealer in Grand Rapids handles the S. C. W. 5c cigar. Rubber Stamp Rubber Stamps. aoe 99 Griswold Street...... Detroit ede De Dee Dede De Dede de De ees We are Selling Agents for the Ametican Standard GOI Planter. ONE HAND, AUTOMATIC. These Planters are fitted with Sheffield’s famous pat- ent adjustable seed disc, and spring brass cut-off. The disc revolves similar to the disc used in horse planters, and is the best finished and most accurate dropping disc ever used in corn planters of any description. The American Standard No. 4 Is the general favorite. Fitted with the medium dropping disc. The sales of the No. 4 exceed those of all other planters now in use, combined. Foster, Stevens & C0., GRAND RAPIDS. MRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRG NICKELINE. eee A MODERN WONDER. DWI Dede Dedede Dede dedededi de ededdedudeavaadudecde duce WRIRFRRICIRI CR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR It is absolutely the only pol- ish that will not dry up in stock, or become hardened. :@@® We will refund the purchase price if it does not please. @O@® Every box is guaranteed to the trade and consumers. @O® If vour jobber doesn’t keep it, write THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 7 PURE FOOD LAWS. Their Effect on the Retail Dealer. John R. Bennett was delegated by the State Food Commissioner to prepare a paper on the above topic for presen- tation at the convention of the Northern Michigan Retail Grocers’ Association, which was held at Big Rapids last week. On account of pressing official duties in another portion of the State, Mr. Bennett was unable to reach Big Rapids until after the adjournment of the convention, but he kindly complied with the request of the Association to furnish his paper for publication with the official eo of the conven- tion, as follows The importance of protecting the public against fraud in the manufacture and sale of articles of food has been recognized in nearly every country of Europe by the pass age of stringent laws to prevent fraud and deception in the manufacture and sale of food products. In our own country, among the states having food laws are New York, Penn- sylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Wiscc mMsin, Minnesota and Michigan. There are many other states that have pure food laws, but, at present, are, comparative- ly, of no account. In this State a law was passed as early as 1871 to prevent the sale of adulterated milk, and from that time until 1893 laws have been passed at nearly every session of the Legislature regulating the sale of spe- cific articles, but they were, practically, dead letters, as there was no one to see that they were enforced. In 1893, a law was passed providing for the ap- pointment of a Dairy and Food _Com- missioner, but as there was appropriated only $1,000 for carrying on the work, the Commissioner was, practically, with- out means of enforcing the law. It was not until 1895 that the general food law, under which the department is now working, was passed, and which went into effect September 1, 1895. It has been estimated heretofore by the United States Department of Agricul- ture that about 15 per cent. was the ex- tent of adulteration. Upon this basis the people of Michigan spend, annual- ly, over $30,000,000 for adulteration. Up to the present time the work of the department has been largely educa- tional. The law is broad and sweeping and includes all articles intended to be used for food or drink. It was evident at the start that an understanding must be had with all manufacturers and job- bers intending to sell goods in the State, and that they should be the first to be looked after, advised and instructed in the law and given to understand that, indirectly, they would be held responsi- ble for the violation of the same, or there would be endless trouble in| preventing the sale of aalnaicd goods. To this end, inspectors were sent out over the State to visit the several manufacturers and jobbers, and, at the present time, nearly all of the principal ones have been called upon. Bulletins are required to be published each month and sent to all the news- papers in the State and to all who may request them, so far as the number printed will allow. These bulletins con- tain the rulings of the Commissioner, results of the analyses and such other information as he may deem of inter- est to the public. We are pleased to state that, so far, nearly all the manu- facturers and jobbers have shown not only a willingness to obey the law, but have taken great pains to become fa- miliar with its re quirements, and many outside the State have been to consid- erable expense in sending representa- tives to confer with the Commissioner, in order that be had in regard to doubtful points. For this reason, it has been deemed necessary make but very few complaints. It was believed, at first (and has proved to be a fact) that a greater amount of good could be accomplished on the start by a mild policy than by a harsh oue, and by pursuing such a policy the good will up to about this time, | to | an understanding might | | facturers, wholesalers and retailers have been gained; while, on the other hand, we should have had their ill will and combined efforts against us. As an evidence of this, the analyses of sam- ples of food for the month of October showed 65 per cent. adulteration, which has grown less each month, and at the last showing was only 37 per cent. is based upon about the same number of samples analyzed each month. On this ratio nearly $12,000,000 have been saved annually to the consumer. The fear of being detected and published in the monthly bulletins has caused many manufacturers to withdraw goods from the State before inspectors had procured samples for analyses. The, law, in a certain degree, should be amended, as there are some weak points which should be made stronger. It is hoped that not only the dealers but the consumers will use their influence and best efforts to elect such men for the next Legislature as are in favor of pure food. The effect of this law upon the retail dealer will be the restoring of confi- dence of the consumer in his acd and his willingness to pay a fair price for a pure article, and, in time, in a gen- eral way, will afford the dealer a fairer and much better profit, as well as_ per- mit him to do business in a more satisfactory way. You will readily see that, while the consumer is receiving the larger amount of benefit, the retail- er, in nearly as great a degree, is also being benefited by the purchase of stock, as supply and demand will regulate the price where adulterations are not al- lowed. be cheap demand for a article on the part of the con- sumer is the cause of adulteration is false. Adulterated goods are nearly al- ways represented as pure, and, in nine cases out of ten, if the consumer were informed that a certain article was adulterated, he would prefer paying a little higher price, if necessary, in_ or- der to secure pure goods. There is abundant evidence to prove that it is the demand of many of the manufactur- ers and dealers for illegitimate profit which is the cause. There is scarcely consumed by the claim that the an article of food American people but is subject to adulteration in ‘some form. The adulterants used in our most common food products may be sum- marized about as follows In butter ieee cottonseed oil, beef and mutton suet, lard and water. In cream of tartar—acid phosphate of lime (super phosphate), alum, gypsum and starch. In black pepper—buckwheat, wheat, rice, mustard hulls, rice hulls, pepper hulls, sago, cayenne pepper, cocoanut shells aa olive stones. corn, In cheese—skim milk, lard, cotton- seed o!] and oleomargarine. In ground coffee—chicory, peas, beans, wheat, corn, FY€, acorns, burnt sugar and peanut hulls. In coffee berries—artificial berries. In canned goods—sulphate of copper, to give a green cclor. In cocoa and chocolate—rice, corn starch, giuten, iron rust and ous other coloring materials. In ginger -cayenne pepper, hulls, wheat flour, gypsum hausted ginger. In honey—glucose and cane syrup. In jams and jelly—glucose, dextrine, starch, coloring material and artificial essences. In lard—cottonseed oil and_ beef wheat, vari- mustard and. ex- and mutton: stearin. No article has been more shamefully adulterated. In mustard— wheat flour,’ rice flour, gypsum, cayenne pepper and various coloring matters as,chrome yellow, Mar- itius yellow and turmeric. In molasses—glucose and tin salts. In milk—skim milk, water and pre- servatives often injurious to health, es- pecially when taken daily by children and invalids. In olive oil—cottonseed, other vegetable oils. In spices—refuse material of every peanut and and assistance of nearly all the manu- | description. | First Quality. S. B. Bronze . This | Hardware Price Current. = = = = = AUGURS | AND BITS Snell’s.. : eee Ce 70 dewmingst penne) 2&10 Semmes WNatIOm -G0K10 AXES First Quality, D. B. Be | First Quality. S. B. S. Steel... | First Quality, D. B. Steel ... BARROWS Reread... .- Oe be ep net 30 00 BOLTS ee ee 60 Carriage new Het. |. 65 eee 410.410 BUCKETS Ww ell, CO $32 BUTTS, CAST Cast — _ Fin, figured. 70 Wroggnt Narrow........... -75&10 BLOCKS Ordinary Tackle.... .... eee ll, 70 CROW BARS COSC OCE ver Ib 4 CAPS Tt e...hLl.LUCUC.. per m 65 Messer. per me a Gh... . per m 35 Malet per m 60 CARTRIDGES Rim Fire.... Central Fire Gate, Clark's, 1 SE eee 80 Rocket Praming............ 80 Soeues COmer 80 SOGHee SCE Oe su DRILLS Morse’s Bit Stocks ..... 60 Taper and Straight Sh: ST HOK 5 Morse’s Taper Shank......... OK 5 ELBOWS Com 4piece,Gim...... .:..... doz. net 60 | Corrugated.... Co .dis 50 .. dis 4010 Baustaple. =) EXPANSIVE BITS PATENT PLANISHED IRON ‘A’? Wood's patent planished, Nos. x4 to 2 27 10 20 “Be Wood's patent planished, Nos. 25 to 27 9 20 Broken packages 4c per pound extra. HAMMERS Maydole & Co.'s, new Hist........ ..dis 33% Kip’s ee ee le 25 ¥ erkes & Plumb's..... .dis 40&10 M: ison” s Solid Cast Stee vi 30e list 70 Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel Hand 30¢ list 40&10 —_— FURNISHING GOODS Stamped Tin W: ' -hew list 70410 Japanned Tin W are <<... oe Granite Iron Ware : “new list 40&10 HOLL ow WARE Eee . 60&10 Rates... ... GUK10 woaeere . 60810 HINGES 2 .. dis 60&10 50 eee per ‘doz. net 2 WIRE GOODS Bright....... . 80 Screw BYES... eee, ee 80 POOR & oe 80 Gate Hooks and E yes. a so LEVELS Stanley Rule and Leyel Co.’s.........__. dis 70 | ROPES | Sisal, % inch and larger............... 6% Wane 9% SQUARES Sigel Sn tO... ... ........-....,- 80 Try and Bevels.... | Mitre... ..... 20 com. Nos. 10 to 4._.... B33 50 32 60 Nos. 15 to 17. a 3 50 2 60 NOG, 1h Of) 41......... 3s & 2 80 ee eter ene oa 2 9 \ 3 90 3 00 a. ee ea ae 3 10 All ‘shee ts No. 18 and lighter, over 30 inches wide not less than 2-10 extra. SAND PAPER List acct. 19, 'S6 ..dis 50 | SA \SH w EIGHTS Solid Eyes ‘ .....-.per ton 20 GF “TRAPS: | Steel, Game. .....-. ns 6010 Oneid: 1 Communi ity, “New ‘house? o.. 50 Oneida Community, Hawley & Norton “S$ TOK108 10 Mouse Choker................., per doz 15 Mouse, delusion....._........... per doz 1% WIRE | Priert Mareet.. 2 oe EE eee iD Copvercea Mayect. TOK10 Mimied Market... .. 62% Coppered Spring Steel 50 | Barbed Fence, galv: inized . 2 oo Barbed Fence, “painted... — 1 90 Clark's small SiS: larce $26.........-...... 30610) ives’ 1 S82 St: 3 Se. a FILES—New List New Simerican FOKLO Nieheisen s.............- ee secede eee +a 70 Perens Moree Mieme...................... 6010 GALVANIZED IRON Nos. 16 to 2); 22 and 24: 25 and 26; 27. ... List 12 13 14 5 1. ..... Discount, 70 GAUGES Stanley Rule and Level Co.'s............... KNOBS—New List a NAILS Au Sable. . .. dis — i dis | WOPeWweHtGrm. wl dis 1010 i WRENCHES | Baxter’ s Adjustable, nickeled.............. 30 Moen Cente. 50 ‘oe’s Patent Agricultural, Ww rought ee 80 Coe’s Patent, malleable. . oe 80 MISCELLANEOUS Bird Cages....... 50 Pumps (ister... ......-........).. 75k 10 Rerews Wew Liet...../............ 85 Casters, Bed and Prate............. . 5OK10K10 Dampers, American. . 40.410 Forks, hoes, rakes and. all ste el “goods.. 70 METALS~— Zinc 600 pound casks. 614 Per pound.. ee 634 “SOLDER 1 4 3 2% Door, mineral, jap. trimmings.... ......... 70 Door, porcelain, jap. trimmings............ 80 MATTOCKS Ag@ze Gye... .... .. $16 00, dis 60410 Pe $15 GO, dis 60&10 a $18 50, dis 20410 MILLS Coffee, Parkers Co.’s. a 40 Coffee, P. S. & W. Mfg. ¢ 0. ‘3 : Malieables _. 40 Coffee, Landers, Perry & Clark ~...... 40 Coffee, Mntenese, 8. 30 MOLASSES GATES Stebbin'’s Pattern............. ote a, CO | Preeee ©) Geee.,............_............ 6010 | Enterprise, self-measuring ................- 30 NAILS Advance over base, on both Steel and Wire. OO eee 2 50 Wire wails bese... - 2 55 Mtoe G@iaavarnce ..-. 50 oes es 60 7 TT v6) ee 90 a. 1 20 Mies ee 1 60 eee 65 ss... 7 — =. ........,......... 90 Finish 1@........ . i 7D i ee 90 rar SC... 10 oe .............. 7 wae es ce. 80 Cites 6... 90 Base 1@® PLANES Ohio Tool Co.'s, faney 2... oe Sciota Ronen 60410 Sandusky Too! Oo's, faney................. @oe Bench, tirst quality ee oe. @50 Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s wood....... 60 PANS Bey 2eme 6010410 C@mmon, polished... 1...) s .. TOk 5 RIVETS EE eee 60 | Copper Rivets and Burs Cutler House in New Hands. | Hm. D and ¥. i. Irish. formerly landlords at | the New Livingston Hotel, at Grand Rapids. | have leased the Cutler House, at Grand Haven, where they bespeak the cordial co-operation aud support of the trave:'ing public. They will | conduet the Cutler House as a strictly first-class house, giving every detail painstaking at-| tention. The prices of the many other qualities of solder in the market indicated by private brands vary according to composition. TIN—Melyn Grade 10x14 IC Charcoal. ............. / Hx20 IC, Charcoal ..... 20x14 IX, Charcoal . ia 14x20 1X, Chareoal...... .. Each additional X on this gr rade, $1.75. TIN—Allaway Grade 00 00 7 50 7 50 LE OE eee eee 5 25 Vee te Chiepees) ...... 1c. 1. ol 5 2 1Outi Te Cosreoa) ..................,......, 6 14x20 1x, oa 6 25 Each additional x on this grade, $1. ROOFING PLATES Hxo0 1C, Cuareda’, Wean.................... 5 00 4x3) 1X, Charcoal, ean......... ......-... 6 00 S0u28 IC, Charcoal, Deam........ .......... 10 00 14x20 IC, Charcoal, Allnway Grade......... 4% 14x20 EX, Charcoal, Allaway Gradc......... 5 7 20x28 1C, Charcoal, Allaway Grade........ 9 50 20x28 IX, Charcoal, Allaway Grade......... 11 50 BOILER SIZE TIN PLATE 14x56 IX, for No. 8 Boilers, | per pound... 9 14x56 IX, for No. 9 Boilers, Scales! Buy direct and save middlemen’s profit. Write for prices and description before purchasing e Isewhere. Sc:les tested and re- paired. Satisfaction guaranteed. GRAND RAPIDS SCALE WORKS, £9 & 41 S. Front St., Grand Rapids. clC ys NY coy it NS ClOENT! Should be neatly and ac- curately wrapped before banking. We make the NLy device for doing it properly. SuccessFuL BANKERS give these tu ineir depositors. If you prefer to buy, ask any stationer for them or send to us for prices and free samples ALVORD-BOLTON CO., MFRS. 29 GRAND RIVER AVE., DETROIT, MICH. U.S.A = a a THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Devoted to the Best Interests of Business Men ~~ Published at the New Blodgett Building, Grand Rapids, by the TRADESMAN COMPANY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR, Payable in Advance. ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION. Communications invited from practical business men. Correspondeuts must sive their full names and addresses, not necessarily for pub- lication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Subseribers may have the mailing address of their papers changed as often as desired. No paper discontinued, except at the option of the proprietor, until all arrearages are paid. Sample copies sent free to any address. Entered at the Grand Rapids Post Office as Second Class mail matter. When writing to any of our Advertisers, p!ease say that you saw the advertisement in the Michigan Tradesman. E. A. STOWE, Epiror. WEDNESDAY, - = = FEBRUARY 12, 1896. MUNICIPAL EXPERIMENTING. The city of Grand Rapids is just about the right size for the prosecution of experiments in the way of municipal improvements, both by private and pub- lic enterprise. This is not a position to be deprecated in all cases, at least so far as private enterprise is concerned ; but the temptation to public undertak- ings involving increase of taxation is a danger of some seriousness and im- minence. The most notable experiments in such enterprises, prosecuted by private cap- ital, resulted in benefit to the city in that they gave it about the first complete system of electric transportation. The reason why it was selected for that honor was that attention had been di- rected to it asa field fcr transporation experiment by the performances of the old cable street railway company. It will be remembered that the cable ex- periments were the outcome of the idea that that system of transit, which had proved so successful in larger cities, was the coming method for cities of all sizes. A comparatively cheap mode of building and install ng had been in- vented and attention was directed tc this city as a suitable place for trying the experiment. It is fresh in the minds of all how a million or two of money was buried in the streets before it was demonstrated that it was the invisible power, instead of cords of steel, which was destined to solve the transit prob- lem. So far as such enterprises, carried on by private capital, are concerned the city has no reason to complain, al- though many good citizens were im- patient at the long series of street dis- turbance. The expenditure of such large sums of money—much of it here—was enough to compensate for some annoy- ance in such ways. But the municipal experimenter is not usually so generous as to furnish the cost of his experiments, if the public can be induced to assume that duty. This city has been a favorable field for those who are looking for others to meet the expenditures. The lax manner in which the proceeds of the bonds voted some three or four years ago for the procuring of pure water have been ex- pended, without the first step being taken in that direction, leads experimenters to look upon this city as a promising field. The problem ot municipal lighting has received considerable attention here. Without serious difficulty the ex- | ravagant and wasteful tower system was /put into operation at an early date in electric lighting, although it had been | proven a failure in Detroit, and for five years the city has paid enough for elec- tricity to be thoroughly well lighted, which it is not. During the latter por- tion of this time the pliable Council has received the overtures of those who are interested in the experiment of public ownership of lighting plant, with the result that the action of the people in authorizing $150,000 of bonds for that purpose should be carried out. The two years’ fight in the Council has been decidedly better, the conservative ele- ment contending that the experiment is not warranted, especially as the rate of taxation is already a hindrance to the investment of capital. Besides this consideration, there are other reasons why the city should not enter upon that experiment at this time. Some of these reasons are based on_ the fact that it isan experiment. It 1s not yet demonstrated that towns of this size can successfully carry on their lighting by public ownership; and the decision of this question will, undoubtedly, in- volve a considerable loss, which the con- dition of this city will not warrant it in hazarding. Nor is the experimental stage yet passed by any means in the scientific and mechanical development of electric street lighting. The utili- zation of the subtle force is still so new that machinery and apparatus are con- stantly changing and styles are becom- ing obsolete or deteriorating rapidly in value. For instance, it is within bounds to say that the motors put into use five years ago or more are depreciated more than one-half in value in this regard, to say nothing of wear and _ tear; in fact, entirely new motors and dynamos are now sold at jo per cent. of the former prices—-and rock bottom has not yet been reached. The city cannot afford to take so prominent a part in the settlement of these experiments; nor can it afford the reputation it already has, and which is rapidly increasing, as\ an experiment station for public enterprises. There is altogether too great a tendency on the part of many of its business men to lightly sanction and recommend the issue of bonds for different purposes, and -the public has such confidence in their recommendations that it is too ready to give the desired vote. An_ in- stance of the readiness for such recom- mendation is the recent action of the Board of Trade, asking the Council to authorize the bonding of the city for an- other $150,000 for the improvement of Grand River. The Tradesman cannot be accused of undue conservatism in municipal mat- ters, but it believes that the reputation of a municipal spendthrift is not con- ducive to healthy business growth. To keep its prestige and position as the manufacturing and jobbing metropolis of Western Michigan will require care- ful consideration of the management of its revenues and expenditures and a special regard to the rates of taxation. NN The Japanese government has so far established its authority and restored order in the island of Formosa, ceded to it by China, that it has issued a | proclamation opening the island to the ‘trade of all nations having commercial ‘treaties with that government. Five |ports are mentioned in the proclama- 'tion, at each of which the United States | will, probably, establish consular | agencies. A STRIKING CONTRAST. No purely agricultural or pastoral state ever became rich and great and powerful, To merely sell one’s labor, as the agriculturist does when he sells his immediate product, can never make a man very conspicuous financially, nor a collection of men. There must be something added by skill, on reinvest- ment, to amass great riches in either case. This fact was never more strikingly illustrated than in the contrast between the development of the Southern States on the one hand and the New England States on the other. The South, rich beyond calculation, has been devoted to agriculture. New England, bleak and half barren, has been devoted to manu- ufacturing. The results are remarkable. Take a group of six New England States lying together and a group of Southern States, of six, lying together, the twelve starting in the race about the time of the founding of the Republic. The former group contains Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. The latter group comprises Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North and South Carolina and Georgia. The New England group, with a pop- ulation of four and a half millions, has an assessed valuation of three anda half billions of dollars!) The Southern group, with a population of over ten millions, has an assessed valuation short of two billions only. Here is a contrast of a half of the population by compari- son having accumulated nearly twice the property, with all the advantages of na- ture against them! What has done this? But one thing. The Southern group has been selling the Northern group its labor and the Northern group has_ been selling its skill and reinvesting. This is the difference between raising the raw product and manufacturing it. The January report of dividends sim- ply on industrial securities held in Bos- ton, and of the dividends on the mills in Fall River, two towns only out of a hundred rich and prosperous ones in New Ergland, shows a total footing of nearly $20,000,000—or an annual income of over $200,000,000 in two towns on in- dustrial stocks of New England! Can the people not see, independent of the financial system of the country, why the East has been steadily getting richer and the South and West as steadily get- ting poorer by comparison? The South and West have been paying New Eng- land for its skill—and throwing in the freight. TRADE STILL IMPROVES. The sensation in finanical circles last week was the result of the subscription to the bond sale. With proverbial tim- idity finance and trade had been wait- ing for the results. These were so far beyond expectation that it was a reve- lation of almost unlimited domestic resources ready for business employ- ment. That the requirements of the sale have not disturbed the money mar- ket, as was feared, is another assurance of favorable conditions. While the continued advance 1n wheat has been slow, with some setbacks, it has been, on the whole, a decided ad- vance; and indications are favorable, in the reports of foreign competition, for at least a maintenance of present prices, although latest reports give a slight de- cline. Corn and other grains have continued steady. The outlook for demand in the iron manufacture is decidedly better, though there has been a slight falling off in prices. This is owing to the failure of speculative combinations to maintain prices. Orders have been booked for 300,000 tons of rails so far, this year, while the deliveries of 1895 were only 1,000,000. There is also better demand for plates and sheets and for wire nails. There has been an advance in copper to 1034 cents, tin to 134 cents and lead to 3.10 cents. Wool and woolens continue about the same. Cotton manufacture is more ac- tive but prices are no better. Prices are lower for sugar, lard and petroleum. The general effect of the bond sale was a strengthening of securities and the money market. Gold is returning from Europe as rapidly as it had been going the other way. A premium of 3% to 5 on gold and legal tenders con- tinues to be quoted but with small transactions. The discussion by a contributor in another column of the Tradesman of the difference in quality of circulation of newspapers is a subject worthy of notice. Candidates for advertising fa- vors are urging claims backed by circu- lation showings which would be attrac- tive to the advertiser if based on the foundation of value. It is the experi- ence of every merchant that among the periodicals which reach his desk the one which commands attention, the one which he preserves until he has time to read, is the one for which he pays a fair price. The periodical which is furnished at a nominal price, just suffi- cient to meet the requirements of the postal laws—a price too small for col- lection, and which in most cases is_ re- mitted as a special favor by the pub- lisher-—is classed by the recipient with the other worthless hand-bills and gratis advertising literature which are an an- noyance in his mail. On such terms it is not a difficult matter to attain a for-* midable circulation list. It is only nec- essary to make the nominal subscription gratis as a special favor in most in- stances, and for the same reason to send a copy each to the attachees of the house, with a few around to the ‘‘sisters, cousins and aunts,’’ to make a showing defying competition. There is a differ- ence in the quality of circulation, based on value and price obtained for the publication, and advertisers are rapidly learning to appreciate this difference. It naturally affords the Tradesman much pleasure to be the first and only journal in the State to publish a com- plete report of the proceedings of the semi-annual convention of the Northern Michigan Retail Grocers’ Association, which was held at Big Rapids last week. As will be roted by the pro- ceedings, the meeting took advanced ground on_ several subjects of material interest to the retail grocery trade, and it goes without saying that the influ- ence of the organization will be wide- spread and beneficial to all concerned. Although the convention was not as largely attended as was expected, those who did attend acted on the assumption that they were there for business and, as the result of such determination, much progress was made in several di- rections, especially in the matter of wages exemptions and the _ licensing of peddlers, both of which are subjects of vital interest to the retail grocery trade. ‘*Gald_ steel,’’ which is being manu- factured at Sheffield, England, is an amalgam of aluminum and bronze. It takes a good polish and is easily kept bright. It is used for knives and forks, but the knives do not hold an edge. SS ate sa acess Ba — THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN © THE FLOOD OF GOLD. Whether the world-wide discussion of the money values of gold and silver has caused it, or the remarkable activity of exploration and scienific discovery has merely coincided with the important relations of the money metals, the simple fact is that there is a wonderful increase in the production of gold. An editorial in Harper’s Weekly calls attention to the fact that the pro- duction of gold in 1895 was above $200, - 000,000, a greater amount than was ever taken out in any one year previously, and recites the details to the effect that the United States, Africa and Aus- tralasia each put forth $44,000,000, and Russia is not far behind, with $34,000, - ooo. The total of more than $200,000, - ooo represents a production half again as great as that of four years ago and twice as great as the average yield throughout the years from 1870 to 1890. Indeed, it is within the brief interval since Mr. Cleveland’s first election that the gold supply has doubled, as that supply has been known to this genera- tion. It is now large: by a half than in the years when the virgin fields of Cal- ifornia and Australia poured forth their golden flood ; twenty times greater than in any year from the opening of the century down to 1840; equal to the en- tire product of two decades before or after the adoption of the gold-basis currency scheme of 1816. It is worth while to turn to the offi- cial figures of the annual gold supply from the discovery of America, when the mines of Mexico and Peru were opened to the commercial nations of Europe, to the present time. The Direct- or of the United States Mint, in his official report for 1894, gives in detail statistics showing the production of gold each year since 1493,from which it appears that the average amount of gold which has gone into commerce per year is as follows: From 1493 to 1520, $3,855,000. From 1701 to 1720, $8,520,000. From 18o1 to 1810, $11,815,000. From 1850 to 1855, $132,513,000. During 1890, $118,849, 000. During 1893, $157,222, 000. From these figurés it is seen that there was no great yearly influx of gold until the opening of the Californian and Australian mines, which occurred in 1849 and 1850. Prior to the Califor- nian period the average product for 350 years was about $8,794,000. Before 1493 it was still less. ~The value of gold, therefore—its standing relatively to other commodities—may be said _ to have been determined by this long-con- tinued rate of production. Then, al- most in the twinkling of an eye, came the Californian and Australian discov- eries. The annual product of gold be- came nearly twenty times what it had been; and this rate of production has not only been substantially maintained, but is now showing a rapid increase. The Tradesman has heretofore called attention to the very small amount of gold and silver used in actual busi- ness. In ordinary transactions gold is seldom seen and silver circulates only for change. So averse are the peorle generally to the handling of any metals _ that every effort made to secure the re- demption and retirement of the Treas- ury notes has failed, and, should Con- gress pass a law to retire all such notes, thé act would almost raise public in- dignation to the extreme of revolution. Nevertheless, it is the repeated re- demption and reissue of Treasury notes that creates a necessity for gold, and, | but for that, it is not probable that, with the exception of silver change, there | would ever be any hard money seen in ordinary business transactions in a dozen years, and, in spite of the outcry for silver free coinage, so complete is the popular distaste to silver dollars that every man who has both silver and | notes will invariably, if he can, hold on to the paper and pay out the white dollars. The paper money in circulation is but a small part of the circulating medium. Nine-tenths of the business is done with bank checks, so that in the enormous volume of the business done in the United States, amounting to one thousand million dollars a week, per- haps one-tenth of that is accomplished by passing actual money, and, of that money, not more than one-tenth is gold and silver, so that the money metals figure but very little in business, while the enormous transactions are conducted with a basis of confidence, or with credit paper in the form of bank checks. Of course, there must be some real money somewhere to back up all the paper; but the bulk of the business is done on contidence, because there is not money enough in the United States to pay up all the bank checks in cash, and thus it is seen that the greater the amount of confidence, the vaster the volume of business that can be done, and safely done, on a given amount of money. Then there need be no apprehension of any lack of money for the business of the country if the foolish drain of gold to Europe could be stopped, and there is really no such fear, because the out- cry for money does not come from the business men who handle the money, but from politicians who hope to ride into place and power on the flood wave of a great public agitation. l As for gold, it is simply a fact that there is more of it in the world to-day than was ever before known, and the supply increases in a rapidly multiply- ing ratio. Not only are new and rich mines constantly being opened, but im- proved processes of extraction, furnished by machinery, chemistry, and the ex- tension of railroads, have increased the productiveness of gold, so that the entire money problem of the world is going to be affected by it, and the wild- est dreams of trade expansion and speculation are going to be realized. USI TUSTO Ear Meta te LETTS CALIFORNIA COFFEE. An experiment in coffee growing is to be made in the San Joaquin valley, of California, which, if successful, may mean that coffee planting will become an important industry in the great Pa- cific Ocean State. Colonel Charles F. Crocker,a wealthy rancher of that region, has just secured from various parts of Central America 1,000 yearling coffee plants and will soon have them set out on his estate in the valley. It will be at least six years before the result of the experiment can be known. Experts are somewhat doubtful of its success. The San Joaquin valley is much like Mexico in climate and soil, and there are grounds for belief that -coffee will grow there. The more artistically the window is dressed the better it looks; but art is not business, nor is business art; too much of one sells nothing ; just enough of both brings business. | Standarl Gil 60. DEALERS IN Illuminating and Lubricating OILS Naptha and Gasolines 3 EE Ee Office, Mich. Trust Bldg. Works, Butterworth Ave. GRAND RAPIDS, IMICH. SE ee BULK WORKS at Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Manistee, Cadilla¢, Big Rapids, Grand Haven, Traverse City, Ludington, Allegan, Howard City, Petoskey, Reed City. Highest Price paid for Empty Carbon and Gasoline Barrels IOP arar ana lan ta ease auseeS apap a aD RS aE PAS PASS RASTES e is BADGES. “22 99 Griswold St. PSG RLe aie tat tae ea un 3 HAS NO EQUAL ee FOR CARRIAGES AND HEAVY WAGONS eg tae ie us Saecera LSE aiEIORIENRES 25 i pea = is Fofg BU Beis Pelessres ie Keeps axles bright and cool. Never Gums. a2 ie 1 lb. ) (4 doz. in case. e 3lb. + TIN BOXES ¢ 2 doz. in case. F3%g 5 Ib. J | 25 1b. Wooden Pails. 2 doz. in case. Half Bbls. and Bbls. #% Scofield, Shurmer & Teagle, GRAND RAPIDS. PEON Dare es PS AEAUEIALa Lees 10 THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ADVERTISING MEDIUMS. Differences in the Qualities of News- paper Circulation. Written for the The problem to be solved by every merchant ambitious to Get the in addition to How to Where to Adver Given a appropriation for advertising purposes, TRADESMAN. People, Advertise, is certain tise. -} in what direction should it be applied nds of to reach the m1 the greatest pos- sible number of buyers of the kinds of goods to be sol Id? In the discussion of this question two elements must be taken into considera- tion—the character of the goods and the character of the buyers. One would not expect to find an advertisement of ‘red tag plug’’ in the same columns of a journal with that of os bonds. The one would be plastered upon the walls and bill-boards of the localities where it would catch the eye of the ig- norant investor in ten cent plugs, while the other would appear in the columns of the journal or magazine most likely to meet the eve of those anxious to se- cure employment for surplus funds in ‘The same fo Very that which will yield returns. discrimination should apply kind of advertising. The fact that the employment of signs and posters—signs on fences, signs on barns, signs in street Cars, signs on dead-walls—continues to be in that this method is kinds of advertising many advertising mand indicates valuable for some But it is a question, whether this use of the in cases, ap- propriation would not have been more effectual in other ways. Many times, the fact that the advertising is where the advertiser himself can see it con- stantly leads him to fondly believe that everybody else is luoking at it and thinking of it also. Perhaps the best guide in the selec- tion of mediums is the example of those who have been most successful in advertising. Investigation in this line will demonstrate that the columns of the newspapers are the means of reaching the nrinds and pocketbooks of buyers. Argument is not needed to prove this, notwithstanding the plau- sible representations of the sign-board and hand-bill schemer. Experience demonstrates to every really successful advertiser of that which in demand by intelligent people that the per must be recognized. But there are newspapers papers. Of course, for merchant the choice is questions of relative decided: but for the the problem becomes mi complex. The ation liar’’ has come to be recognized as an adjunct of so many newspaper staffs that the wise advertis- er becomes justly skeptical and dis- trustful. The writer will not undertake to give any hard and fast rules for meet- reliable is newspa- and news- the country limited and are easily larger advertiser s, value re C ircul ing and circumventing this fiend, but a hint or so may be in point. The general appearance of a news- paper, its business methods and_ the character of its advertising patronage afford criteria from which to judge of the sincerity of its circulation claims. A paper cannot be long established and prosperous, bright and well edited, with its columns filled with live, paying ads., which requires the services of the ex- pert in prevarication. It is also to be taken into considera- tion that there is circulation and circu- lation. Too many advertisers think that it is only essential that the an- nouncement appear in a certain num- ber of papers regardless of the manner | in which they are circulated. This is’ a grave mistake. The right kind of circulation for a periodical of any kind is the circulation to subscribers who pay the price for it because they A less valuable circulation one in which the subscriber duced to take the paper by some scheme of clubbing, premiums, etc. A still less valuable is one where the price is nominal and the advertisers are each supplied with a large number of copies (counted in the circulation) and the publication is gotten rid of as cheaply is in- want it. is as possible. The least valuable, of course, is a gratis circulation. These variations in the kinds of cir- culation obtain in all classes of papers to a greater or less degree ; but they are, perhaps, as pronounced in the trade paper as any. These are principally divided between two of the ciasses—the first, with a subscription paid for be- cause the paper is worth it and the third, with a nominal price and all possible schemes worked to get rid of the paper and make a circulation show- ing. It is fair to put the relative value of these as ten to one—a_ thousand cir- culation of the first is worth ten thou- sand of the other. A little consideration reasonableness of this the It will show proposition. is a well-known principle that every man: prizes that which he buys in pro- portion to its cost. The paper that has cost him something will receive his careful attention. The paper or hand- bill which comes to him gratis may, perchance, catch his eye for an idle moment, but the chance of interest in it/as slight ft only necessary to state this proposition to convince any who receive such papers. A paper, to command a paid circulation, must be of intrinsic value. In its production — literary quality, technical worth, me- chanical execution—there must be cost. Now, these elements in the problem of deciding its value are patent to the ob- serving advertiser and, taken in con- nection with a healthy, permanent ad- vertising patronage, should be sufficient is evidence of candor in circulation claims. - > 2. Store Loafers. Storekeepers generally have use for all the _ available in their respec- tive iblishments, and it is an impo- sition on their good nature for a man, or cluster of men, to crowd themselves about the store or block the doorway when the customers are waiting to be este served. Get rid of store loafers, gently if you can, but forcibly if you must. Don’t tolerate them on your premises; their custom is not worth what it costs you in the loss of customers whose _ patron- age is more desirable. Donot have too many easy chairs about the place; put the stove in a corner where too many people cannot crowd about it, and make your place so unsuitable for loafing that the idly inclined will find lounging places Ssecataan. age A Wise Gosling. Mr. Gosling, the London banker who died recently, left $4,500,000 to be di- vided among seven sons and_ seven daughters. He was himself one of twelve children, and represented the fifth gen- eration of bankers of his name who has carried on the business at The Three Squirrels, opposite St. Dunstan’s church, in Fleet street, for nearly 250 years. A It sometimes pays to stand a little im- position, provided the customer thinks he is right, whether he is right or not. iam nee eon renr arnegrenen nue al Don’t Lie { j Awake nights figuring out some plan for increasing sales and making more money. Sleep nights and write to us daytimes for prices on mixed carloads of Spring and Winter Wheat Flour, Bran, Middlings, Corn, Oats, Meal, Feed. Rye, Buckwheat, or anything else in the milling line. - You will be so well pleased with the result that you can re- tire early and sleep late. t i Sole Manufacturers of Lily White Flour. Grand Rapids Mich. "9 Oe pi hbbhbhbb bbb bbbbbbobo& Di bhbhbbb bh bh hb bbb bbb thohno bh bbb bbhooo && VRUGFVGVVVVV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV ~VvVwvVvVvVvVCVTTVTTVvTT CO 3 The Monroe Doctrin Is very populzr in America just now. Are very popular in Michigan, also in several other states, also in several foreign countries, and this is all so because farmers in our section all sow and grow the best of wheat and we make it into-the best of flour. Write us and get our prices on FLOUR and FEED .... The Walsh=DeRoo Milling Co. HOLLAND, MICH. CD PFRVUGFVVUVVUVVVVVVVVU VV VV VU VV VV VV VV VV VY phbhbhbhbhhb hb shhh bbb b bb b by br, br bh bbb bo bb & && 2 a aa ede ry~vuvuvvuvvvvvvvrvvvvvvvvvyvyvyvyvyvvvvvvvvvVvyvVvvVy ss - ee — wwwwweeCrCCrCCrCreTewrrCCrC TCC CT eee eee MOROROROROROROROHOROHOHOROEOCEORROROROOHOROROREORORON Self= Raising DUCK Wheat Ready for use. Always uniform. No salt. No Soda. No yeast. Warranted to Contain no Injurious Chemicals. | DIRECTIONS FOR BUCKWHEAT CAKES. With Cold Water or Sweet Milk make a Batter and bake at once on a HOT Griddle. SILVER LEAF FLOUR The Best Family Flour Maac. Always Uniform. Muskegon Milling Co., MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN. THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 11 GRAND RAPIDS IN 1850. Written for the TRADESMAN. Although the merchants all traded with the Indians, taking their furs and skins in exchange for all kinds of goods, in the end _ these peltries found their way into the hands of the regular Indian traders, agents of the American Fur Company. These agents were Messrs. Louis and Antoine Campau and John F. Godfroy, all of whom long ago went to their everlasting rest. Mr. Godfroy was many years Government interpreter. A more faithful friend of the Indains,. or more conscientious Government appointee, never lived. It was refreshing to notice the childike confidence and trust these children of the forest placed in these honest traders. They took their advice in everything; their word was law. ‘These men had earned this warm place in their respect and esteem by never cheating them or allowing them to be over-reached by others. They were the Indians’ chosen arbitrators and guardians, and they laid all their grievances before them and in- variably followed their advice. There are many old residents of Grand Rapids who will bear testimony to the stern, old-fashioned integrity of those three men. The circulating medium at that early day was fearfully and wonderfully made. It consisted of every kind of paper money from Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Canada’ which, for want of something better, circulated freely and almost unquestioned. I be- lieve the old Bank of Michigan and the Peninsular Bank in Detroit were then the only banks of issue in Michigan, and it was seldom that we saw any of their bills. The Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance Co., of Milwaukee, fur- nished more of our circulation than any other bank. The bills of Canadian and New York banks were considered the best and were hoarded up to buy ex- change. Illinois, The coin paid for Indian annuities left the country in the same way. Up to this year, 1851, there had never been a cash market for wool in the Grand River Valley. The clip had always been carded and spun at home, or ex- changed for cloth at the little wool carding and cloth dressing mills, which were run by the late Truman H. Lyon, of Grand Rapids, and Mr. Bliss, of Ionia, these being the only wool carding and cloth dressing mills in the country. In the spring of 1851, the writer, realiz- ing the necessity of meney in which the public had confidence, for the purchase of wool and the encouragement of wool growing, made arrangements with Harry Hoag, an extensive wool dealer in New York, to purchase all the wool offered for sale in Kent and_ Ionia counties, delivered at Grand Rapids, payment therefor to be New York safety fund money. This announcement in the newspapers was good news for the farmers and merchants, and resulted in the purchase of about 20,000 pounds of wool, at an average of 32 cents per pound, as variable in condition and value as the general circulating med- ium then in use. Jt was made up of every grade, from the finest saxony Ohio to the longest coarse native fleece. Most of it was unwashed. If tied at all it was with bark sometimes an ‘inch in width. Three years later the writer of this, covering the same territory, pur- chased 75,000 pounds of as good condi- tioned wool as was sent to New York from Michigan. In 1852 William J. Wells and Daniel ot Ball each opered an office of exchange and deposit, Mr. Wells selling exchange on Detroit, Mr. Ball, I think, doing his business in Chicago and New York. Mr. Harvey J. Hollister acted as cash- ier for Mr. Ball. Later on Mr. Ball put in circulation a sort of wild-cat currency, payable at the exchange bank of Daniel Ball & Co., redeemable in current bank notes. This issue was expected to facilitate his business in the shipping trade of the river, between Grand Haven and lonia, which was then the head of navigation on Grand River. This kind of circulating med- ium smelled too strong of the wild-cat bubble that exploded back in the 30’s to find favor with the people, upon the principle that ‘‘A burnt ‘child dreads the fire.’’ It was soon retired from cir- culation. The little steamer Algoma made reg- ular trips as far up as what is now the town of Muir. The lawyers having business in the Ionia courts always took the river boat and never failed (of a good dinner on board with the jolly Captain Shoemaker. Afterwards, this boat was placed below the rapids and was a favorite passenger boat between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven. At one season of high water the writer saw the Algoma discharge her cargo in Waterloo street on the identical spct now occupied by the Eagle Hotel. The only two flouring mills in the city were owned and operated, one by the late John W. Squiers, the other by Clemens & Sweet. The junior member of this milling firm was your respected citizen, Hon. Martin L. Sweet, who has been identified with the business inter- ets of Grand Rapids for more than half a century. Of the late John W. Squiers it may be said that his unostentatious charities were known only to those who knew him best. Many poor families in Grand Rapids had frequent cause to bless him for unexpected relief in their bours of sorrow and destitution. The infancy of the furniture trade will form the text of my next chapter. W. S. H. WELTON. Owosso, Mich. es. — A Sienice for the ‘Cleakc. Here’s an idea which, if carried out, will help you to a friendly and cordial footing with your clerks. Give a din- ner to the force either at your own home or at the Jeading hotel of the town, whichever will suit your convenience best. Have a royal feast of good | Q0CCO000000000 things,and after every one has had _ his fill it will be in order. for you to make a few remarks in regard to the relations between employer and clerk. You can explain to them in a few words how necessary is each to the other in order to attain success, that the interests are mutual, and earnest faithful work on their part will be apprec iated and _ re- warded. Such a meeting could not help but result in bringing all closer to- gether, and would set the clerks to thinking and awaken ambition in a way that would result profitably both to you and to them. ——~— <<. Had None in aaa: A good story is told on a baker’s ap- prentice in a certain lowa town. A stranger stepped in for a lunch, and while he was being served he asked the bov if there were any Presbyterians in town. The boy looked puzzle -d fora moment and then took the man’s breath away by saying :‘‘I don’t know whether we baked any yesterday or not. If we didn’t I don’t think there are any in town.”’ Oe [f your wife could eons a toc article for 5c, do you think she would? I guess so! W. 5c cigar? Well, Why don’t you buy S. C. LEMON & WHEELER CO. 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AAA ada aaah habppbibinind $$$$SSSSS $HSHSHSHSSHHHHSSHSHHSSSOOOS SPSS CPVSV SF VGRUGVVUVVVVV VV VV VVVVV VV OOOOOOOOO OF COURSE YOU HANDLE A4LION COFF For Sale by Ali jobbers. | | GOS OOOSOO9OO9 PO GSSOOSOOO -) Z| 0 is] a p} i La 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 Millar's Penang splo6s Gained the highest honors at the World’s Columbian Expo sition of 1893 that have ever been accorded to an Exhibit of Spices known to history—for absolute purity, superlative flavor, perfect milling, superiorstyle—scoring one hundred points for perfection of exce lence in all. 2 és < a ¥ > O iC m3 Ne a a O ( | CO ; in , O * Pare 4 © ) O O O O O O O O O O O O © O U began Ben, after he had passed cup the third time; "but I'd like to know how in thunder you ever got rid ot Old Bostwick? It’s the first thing in the morning and it’s the last thing at night errand, his and every blessed minute between times. He reads my paper, and he looks over my mail, and he wants to | know why I don't do this, and he tells} me what a fool I am for not doing that, and he gets into the only chair there is in the there until it SCems tO Mit store and hangs 2» gometimes, that I brain him just for the sake of getting him out the way! to come over here. Hi The laugh tha enough that Old I match in the old establishment. When it had subsided, Jim took the floor, by w did you do it?”’ t followed was proot } ‘I was the one hash for him remarking, © ld fellow’s the o : } } } “4 Lec ~~ me up to it, though. He tried his best and gave it up and then he turned him over to me. At first, the old man wouldn't sit anywhere but on the coun- ter, up close to the desk. Cy had | given him some pretty broad hints | about sitting there and fooling with the | but it didn’t seem | to do any good; and at last he told me} books and papers, he’d give me $5 if I could get the old man off his perch. went to work. I noticed the old feller had an odd way of getting on to his| roost. He’d back up to the counter, put both hands on the edge and sort 0’ swing himself ‘way up over and_ then let himself down hard all at once; and} you know he fairly jar the store. Well, that ing business gave me a_ pointer, and i swing- fixed it so that he dropped plump down | on to an even half dozen of the prettiest | pins that ever stuck a quarter of an| inch above a counter! When I saw him coming I left. A _ little later, I heard a yell—and that’s all | know about it.”’ he morning of the | was | know, | | less than no | turned into an impromptu table | could | He doesn’t seem ever } ostwick had found his | that cooked i Cy put | I took the job and} weighs a ton, and he’d| ‘*The old man came in,’’ Cy went on, ‘‘and backed himself up to the counter, got that double-and-twisted spring on /himself, let go and down he came, ker- |plumk! I didn’t know that prepara- ‘tions had been going on for his benefit ;and, when he jumped and yelled, I ‘thought the world was coming to an ‘end. After he got through swearing and | rubbing himself, we were both mighty curious to know what it was that insti- gated the commotion. I looked and he ‘looked. We felt all over the counter |but couldn’t find anything. Well, the old man went home and got a_ poultice ‘on and pretended to be sick three or four days. When he came back, some- ‘how he didn’t seem quite so fond of | that particular counter as usual and took to the chair. What was the next move, Jim?” ‘‘Well, my next idea was to doctor up the chair for him. Then I thought I'd try something else. In watching him, I found he had got into the habit of laying his tobacco cuds around wherever he happened to be— ‘‘James Hankson, stop this minute! I ” ‘‘Oh, now, Miss Cragin,’’ remonstra- ‘ted Wallace, ‘‘let him goon. You don’t know what I’ve put up with from that lounging old cuss! Go ahead, Jim; it can't be very bad, or she wouldn’t /know it. You can bear down light on |the bad part, but go on.’’ | ‘Well, you know how he puts his half-chewed cuds down everywhere?’’ | | j | | | . | | ‘*T should say I did! ‘‘Well, I kept telling him he’d have ‘to stop that, and he paid no attention ‘to it. So, one day when I finds one ‘larger than the ordinary stowed away on the seat of his chair where it couldn’t fall off, I slips over to the drug store and gets something about as ‘big as the end of my little finger. Well, | 1 wadded her all up nice in Old_ Bost- wick’s cud—don’t squirm so, you women and went off about my business. In /he comes, drops into the chair with that | little grunt of his when he strikes, finds | his cud and goes to grinding on it. It wasn’t long before the whole thing got softened up and then it began to get in its work. His face gathered ali up into ia knot and then there was music. He shot out of the door and—well, it’s enough to say that that was the last cud |Old Bostwick left on the premises! That and the pin episode somehow made him a little touchy, and so he was alwavs pickin’ on me. Well, I got tired of that, you know, and one day I was fussing around out in the back store and I came across the gluepot. The ' minute | put my eyes on it, I knew I’d got what I wanted. It was just the color of the chair seat, but the plague of it was to get it just right. If it was too hot, he’d come up as quick as he did when he went down on the pins; if it lwas too cold, ‘twouldn’t take hold. Well, | kept watch and I found that he’d come over regularly at eight o’clock ; so I gets that chair all ready and throws the paper on to the counter forninst the |chair. Over he comes, and the minute ihe gets his eyes on to the paper, he goes for it, and in half a minute more he slips into that glue as pretty as any- ‘thing you ever see. Well, for over an | hour he never stirred, and that was long enough, for I got tired. Then I got back at the other end of the store and acted as if I was trying to see some- ‘thing through the front windows. Cy 'was weighing out some tea for Mrs. | Walker and says, ‘What is it, Jim?’ | But I pretended not to hear him till Old ie a! a as a te Se pa The Best Starch In the [arket. DTA Malden EW YORK OFFICE $B HUDSON ST. The Only Starch with Bluing in It. Requires No Cooking. awn We are Agents for Western [lichigan, and until March First will give 25-56C PACKAGES FREE WITH EACH CASE. : LM. Glark Grocery Go. GRAND RAPIDS. ed STU era Mane Stialeaa ane arIANeESEAY aS of the Year... When you need “something warm” to drink, and there is no drink more wholesome and warming, and less harmful than a good cup of Tea or Coffee. We can supply you with the very best material for both of these drinks. Our Quakeress Japan Teas and Quaker Toko, State House Blend and Golden Santos Coffees are of the highest character. You can prove this by trying them. Worden — Grocer Co. Grand Rapids, [lich. THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 13 Bostwick looked up, and then I yelled out, ‘Thunderation!’ and started for the door on a keen jump. ‘That started everybody for the front windows, the old man among the rest, and the last | heard was a tremendous rattling of that old chair and a ‘What in—!’ from Old Bostwick.’ ‘‘We stood where we got the best of it—old lady Walker and I,’’ Cy went on. ‘*The minute Jim yelled, the old man gave a plunge for the door. The chair traveled right along with him. That scared him and he tore around like mad—and I guess he was. Pretty soon you could hear something giving *way—lI guess the cloth never was very strong—and about the third time the chair struck the floor, the cloth suc- cumbed to the inevitable and Old Bost- wick found it advisable to back out the door and sidle along with his back to the building till he got to the back gate, and then he scud home cross lots. We haven’t seen bim since.’’ “Of course, Wallace,” said Cy, ‘*you’re not ready to try this thing yet. You'll think of all sorts of ways but, when you come right down to trying any of ’em, you'll make up your mind to wait till some more convenient sea- son—that’s the way I did. But,when you make up your mind that you can't stand Old Bostwick any longer, just give Jim the job. He'll ‘do it brown’ every time.’’ The conclusion of the story was the end of the spread. Wallace went away with a strong resolution to call in Jim’s efficient services the next time that op- portunity for them should occur. But, so far as Old Bostwick was concerned, he was never molested and_ for after held undisputed sway in one little old store at Milltown. RICHARD MALCOLM STRONG. —____» 0. The Commercial Traveler's Wife.* A half’ million able bodied, intelli- gent young men are touring this coun- try in the effort to stimulate trade and commerce; and there ought to be that number of traveling men’s wives. Every commercial traveler should con sider it a solemn duty he owes to soct- ety and himself, if he has not already done so, to assist in reducing the ranks of single maidens. ‘To possess himself of a wife, to share his joys, divide his sorrows, and aid him in disbursing his large salary. You all remember the tenets of Hindoo mythology, in their revealed religion, about the married man, who when he died was taken up to Heaven and made comfortable be- cause the poor fellow had suffered enough on earth by reason of his mar- ital troubles to entitle him to eternal peace and rest; but his neighbor, who had twice entered the connubial state, was refused admission for the reason that no fools were admitted to the Ce- lestial Kingdom of Buddha. As a matter of statistics, the question has often been discussed, ‘‘ Does a mar- ried man live longer thana single one? ' up years An old cynic says they do not—it only | A wife has been likened unto the vine that encircles the oak— the more it is ruined, the closer it clings. The same crusty cynic says it should read, ‘‘The more she clings to you the more you are ruined.”’ In jus- tice to the fair sex, I am constrained to remark that I do not endorse these ad- verse reflections. A mother, having the welfare of her daughter at heart, says to her, ‘‘My child, it is a solemn thing to get married;’’ to which the demure child responded, ‘‘I know it, mamma, but, remember, it is more solemn not to marry.’? And we can sympathize with the young lady whose father was a min- ister. Someone asked him, one day, in the presence of his daughter, what was his business. ‘‘I am at present engaged seems longer. *Response at traveling men’s banquet at Can- ton, Ohio, by R. N. Hull. in saving young men,’’ he said; when the daughter broke in with, ‘‘Oh, Papa; when you find a real nice one save him for me.’’ And when she got one that filled the bill, it was, no doubt, a com- mercial traveler. But the traveling man has the best wife on earth; 1 know it, for he told me so. It may be that distance lends en- chantment to the view, and by reason of prolonged absence from home the commercial traveler is more beloved by his better half than are those who have to live with lords seven days in the week. I heard of one that wrote her husband, ‘‘My dear, the longer you stay away the better I love you,’’ and the wretch came home on the next train. You cannot fcol a little woman. You may go out into the world of trade and impress the people with your impor- tance, you may conceal your true char- acter abroad, but at home it is folly to pose as a hero, or a philosopher, for feminine eyes will penetrate the flimsy gauze of dignity and read you through and through and _ size you up for what you are worth. The only successful way to manage her is to take her in your arms, tell her she is the dearest creature on earth, feed her well, get her a new seal skin sack cr something of that sort, and you will be, to her, the best fellow in the world. Success without a wife to share it is a hollow mockery. We remember the time when a girl had_ to make apologies to her family and friends for marrying a drummer. She was considered a forlorn hope and pitied accordingly. ‘To-day, by reason of the high character and industrious habits, a proposal from a respectable commercial traveler is looked upon with favor by all the fair creatures and their tamilies. The New Woman seems to me an anomaly in nature, that she should don the habiliments of man and go forth to battle for a living on the road. I grant it is her right and privilege yet it seems a sacrifice of her womanly instincts and sentiments. Some one asked a woman why she did not get married and she replied that she did not care to throw away a ten dollar job for a five dollar man. The only way for a young man to do is to get a twenty dollar situation and take her into partnership. We would rather see the traveling man_ sit- ting in the hotel office writing letters home to his wife and little ones than standing up to the bar playing cards for the cigars or shaking dice for the drinks. The firm that employs. him would trust him further and his faith- fulness would be better rewarded. +37 : Silence Is Golden. ‘‘How do you pronounce the syllable of that word *butterine?’ ‘‘The last syllable is silent, ’’ replied the grocer’s clerk. a ~~ 2 S__ What is wanted is wantea,and he who keeps it sells it. The unsatisfied customer is profitable customer. He who does not buy, but goes out satisfied, will return to buy, and con- tinue to buy. Folks love light--the lighter the store the heavier the business; if the store is long, burn more gas; the more light, the more trade. A dressmaker of New York had six yards of lace stolen from her the other day. It was once the property of the Empress Eugenie, and was valued at $800. 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Statis- fell us that, out of 10,000 arti- sans who sit at their labor, 2,577 fall sick and 95 die, annually, while, out of an equal number who sit and stand alternately, only 1,713 sicken and 61 die. It this be true, what sort of con- stitution would a man need, in order to be able to sit on a shoe-bench, in a and hammer and bread, without any avocation, for ticians tell close atmosphere, stitch for his daily material change of eighty long years? Don’t call it a you think that, ¢ not foolish question be- in this matter-of endowed with assure cause -fact world men are constitutions of that sort, for I you that I have but recertly inter- viewed just such a man, right here in Norfolk county, Ontario. His name Kniffin and his birthplace His birth ante- is Edward J. is New York City. dates the abolition of slavery in New York, thirteen years. He was born only five years after George Washington died ; and bef Thomas Jefferson died he had stitched in and stitched out ten eighty which have since he took a seat on his father’s shop when old. But he has not yet He is still hammering and. stitching away; and, should no accident befall him, he 1s likely to more years of active life, as fore come his years of the and gone first bench in DUE 12 run his course. years enjoy ten his mental physical powers are those of the average man of 60— sealed ninety-second and above and he year ! At the the 1812, he came into the Upper Canada wilderness family settling in Away back in the course of instruc- Toronto his has close of war of with his parents, the Long Point country. 20's he took a short tion in Little York one McGillioray, employed thirty hands and operated the largest shoe-shop in the province at that time. Ever since coming to Canada, with the exception of his apprenticeship, h now un- der who e has now lives. the old for the first settlers generations of lived where he man made and for five snoes succeeding their posterity. He made shoes for several of the U. E. Loyalists who had assisted old King George III. when their more liberty-loving fellow colo- nists were struggling for independence. ‘See this little pair of ’ asked the white-haired veteran, holding up a pair of infant’s shoes. ‘‘Well, I jist got that patch sewed on when you come in. Now, le’ me see—the youngun that ercat-ereat- Bill Wash- pair o shoes?’ wears these ’ere shoes is a grandchile of ole Bill Dugan; an’ wazaU. E. an’ ft ag ington, an’ I made the boots that ole Bill The old man enjoys a honesty neat when interviewed by fails to mention the work he William McKinzey, the leader ot the Upper Canada in George las” ever wore !’’ for and, never did for famous rebellion vorking in McGillioray’s shop in Toronto. reputation and workmanship strangers, Lyon of 1837, while ‘I wuz a young feller in them days, ’’ said the old shoemaker, ‘‘an’ w’en the | boss sent me to the office to take the meas- ure, I felt mv time ’ad come sure. Of | course, the boss knowed who it was, but | I didn’t; an’ arterwards elad [ didnt. He wuz a feller an’ awful partic’lar. dandy little I wuz mighty | dressy little | He had _ or- | number 6 foot,Zan’ he pair boss dered a pair 0’ calf boots an’ a 9 fancy dress shoes. The watched me take the measure, an’ arter- wards he told me who the man _ wuz. The boss wuz a hot tory, but this wuz before the rebellion, *though not arter the riot, when the mob smashed his newspaper office an’ throwed his press into the bay; an’ so the boss tole me to do my level best. Weil, w’en Mr. McKenzey come fer the work, he wuz so pleased with it that he asked the boss to bring in the workman that made "em. Well, sir, w’en I went in,- Mr. McKinzey shook hands with mean’ tole me it wuz the best fit he ever had; an’ in the pam of ‘is ‘and wuz a $5 bill.”’ And so he would go on with his rem- iniscences. Previous to the old gentleman's birth, there was no such thing known as a right and left shoe, or a laced shoe— the only shoe-fastening used was the buckle. It was several leather could be long years before finished obtained in the The settlers tanned their own new country. hides in troughs at home, and_ this crude red product was made up _ into shoes at home by the shoemakers, who went from house to house carrying the bench and kit with them. This custom in early pioneer life was called ‘‘whip- ping the cat.’’ When regular tan- neries made their appearance the craft began to settle down in fixed loca- tions. The change from homespun flax to factory shoe thread lifted a burden from the shoulders of the wives and mothers of the old shoemakers; and the intro- duction of wooden pegs was a revolu- tion in the old shoe-shops. Before yan- kee genius invented machinery for the manufacture of the shoemakers made their own pegs by hand. They were made of soft maple, which was sawed into blocks or cuts from three- eighths to seven-eighths of an inch in length, and then riven into pegs, each of which had to be handled separately, as one end must be flattened and the other end pointed. But machinery has done away with all these tedious old hand processes; and, furthermore, it has, in the language of the subiect of this sketch, ° ‘knocked the underpinnin’ out from under the shoemaker an’ turned his shop into a dirty ‘patch-up’ fer the big consarns.’’ Edward J. Kniffin is the only son of Saint Crispin on this continent, to-day, who sits on a shoe-bench actively en- gaged in making and repairing shoes and has completed eighty consecutive years and made a good start on his eighty-first year in the same occupation ! The Dominion of Canada concedes Mr. Kniffin’s right to the belt; and if Mich- igan or any other American State can produce a more worthy claimant, let his name be heralded in the columns of the Tradesman. pegs, Le + 2» Effective, if Not Responsive. A bright youth undergoing examina- tion for admission to one of the govern- ment departments found himself con- fronted with the question : ‘What is the distance from the to the sun?’’ Not having the exact number of miles with him, he wrote in reply: ‘I am unable to state accurately; but I don’t think the sun is near enough to interfere with a proper performance |of my duties if I get this clerkship.’ He got it. Detroit Rubber Stamp 60. 99 Griswold St. OWEN. earth IPN. KPAUS6 & 0. selling — for the Harrisburg Shoe Mfg. Co We Make a Specialty of Misses and Children’s Shoes OUR LEADERS. ‘“‘The Berlin’’ needle toe, best bright dongola, patent tip. Misses’ 11 2-2 $1.10 ‘“‘The Rochester’’ square toe, best bright dongola, patent tip. Misses’ 11 2-2 $1.05 We also carry a full stock of Turns from 2-52 Write for sample do: ens. HIRTH, KRAUSE & CO., Grand Rapids, Mich. Child’s 8 2-11 95c Child’s 6-8 80¢ Child’s 8 2-11 90¢ and 4-8, Child’s 6-8 75e Our Spring line of samples are being shown by our representa- tives on the road and the prices are based on to-day’s latest price of We want you to see them as we can and We want your order. State leather. will do you good. agents for Lycoming and Keystone Rubbers. They are the best. Stock full and complete—can fill orders at once. Send us your order. REEDER BROS SHOE CO., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. oe" OODOQDOMQDOOGOQDOOOSOOODOOQOGQQDOOOQSOOQOQOOGOOOODOGCOOQOOQOOQOQOOO@ THE OLD ADAGE “Where There’s a Will There’s a Way” IS A GOOD ONE We have both, the WILL, and the WAY to serve you for 1896. Our line of Footwear for Spring is the best we have ever shown in the History of our Business Career, which dates back into the Sixties. Our Stock of Boston Rubber Shoe Co. Goods Always Complete from A to Z. RINDGE, KALMIBAGH & O0., GRAND RAPIDS. eee hiinitn cat ha OER AB t ataoromcnineriee etre sai ccsiliniamez seca a cat ha OER AB ; fai OR BA Hoe a THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN THE BACK OFFICE. It is the why so many retail grocers become shabby and careless about their personal appearance. "’ While it is hardly the province of the Back Office to concern itself with the question as it applies to a single class, the germ-thought behind the question is not so limited and becomes a subject of vital importance to all sorts and con- ditions of men. With no desire to ques- tion the authority of that trade journal, it may be doubted whether the fault re- ferred to belongs wholly to the retail grocer. The statement itself hints at degeneracy in general and the instances are too many to refer only to him. The world is full of such people; but, wherever they are and whatever calling they represent, the slackness and the slovenliness and the indifference will be found due to the dissatisfaction which the hope, realized or almost realized, has brought. A_ realized delight 1s never quite what it promised. It was ‘‘distance’’ which ‘‘lent enchantment to the view ;’’ and, the desire attained, the hope realized, the aim accomplished, it has been found that the only pleasure was in the getting and, the moment that success was assured, the pleasure began to wane. The world is full of Alexan- ders longing for more worlds to conquer —and they are not all retail grocers. It would be absurd to claim that suc- cess results in carelessness of personal appearance ; but it is not absurd to in- sist that the man who believes he has something ahead worth working for is not the one who shows signs of this de- generacy. If the grocer has done this, in his case it may not be hard to ex- like the aim of trade plain. His aim, in general, is not an exalted one. A house and a Shorse—or, what is better, the ability to buy them if he will have been made ‘the end and the aim of life and, these attained, he has nothing more to hope for. Why should he c Is it going too far to say that that same principle is what is crushing out of life all that is worth living for? The man with small income is not contented with what it brings; and, with the mis- taken notion that elegance and refine- ment are the results of luxury and fashion; he delves and saves, to find, as the grocer has found, that, when the means have been secured, the ability to enjoy them is gone. Money is not the best thing to work for. Good in itself, it is that only when it is made the means of a worthy end. Worth and re- spectability need not be related. The wealthy and the rich are often stran- gers; and that life that contentedly makes the most of time and place and occasion to do its best in thought, in are? speech, in action, is the life that never degenerates. Between sun and sun it is not all work. The flash of the sunrise is greeted by the singing of birds and brooks, not by the hum of bees. The dew sparkles in the footprints of the morning. The buds and the blossoms are rejoicing with swinging censers, and the sweet breath of the wind, burdened with no labor song, plays all day long among the summer leaves. So there are stars above us and green grass under our feet. So there are the voices of children and the wisdom-burdened tones of age; and all these, ‘‘from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same’’ are to have their share of the time which we are willing to give only to gain-getting. The retail grocer and his fellows ir- respective of vocation have narrowed Grocery Worid that wonders | the life which it was heaven’s intention | and | to widen. They have shut eyes ears to everything except the sight and the sound of the Almighty Dollar; and that “Something within them that rises and towers.” they have constantly held in check and never allowed to “Climb into soil through grass and flowers.” It isa blossomless life and, cumberer of the leafless, budless, like the fig tree, is only an en- ground. Happy the man, he toiler in any worthy life calling, in spite of the cares of the world, allows the that is in him to grow up through the com- mon that is about him, for then, not only will the common be lifted, but the will be found to be all the better for the earnest endeavor it has made. RICHARD MALCOLM STRONG. Walter Baker & Co., Limited. The Largest Manuraciurers be he grocer or be who, ’ 1s So the house addressed, or it may be in- tended to be part of the date, which, being omitted, the time of the writing a matter of pure conjecture. Suppose the firm should decide to take the boy and want to send after him, find himfr That leaves where would they would be the kind of letter he would write if he should go out on the road, and how would it be possible to keep track of him, if he doesn’t tell them where he is? A period may be a matter of little moment, like punctuation generally ; but I leave it to my readers if a period after the postscript, wouldn't make a difference in the mean- ing. I am afraid, if I had been that ‘* Mr. SCHnuLL & CO,’’ the appeal in that ‘*Would trie offel hard for you’’ would have gone right to my heart and I might have been tempted to put the young fellow to the test. There is no doubt about the place for him to begin. The lowest round of the business ladder is too high for him; and, if he were really in earnest and to ‘‘trie offel hard,’’ I should have him to step over to the schoolhouse and have him right there. The fellow hasn't anything to work can see right in that letter more mistakes and_ blunders, scoldings and losses than any business “before,” in willing begin with; and | house will be willing to go through with. What kind of a package would such a boy do up? How would he be apt to keep himself and the store? What kind of figure would he make as a salesman, in any relation whatever? It would be, indeed, simply ‘‘offel;’’ and it is safe to say that no house which cares for its reputation or has any self- respect can afford to have anything to do with such an applicant. The ohly strong point about the letter is that the writer wants to go to work a most worthy motive and one which ought to be encouraged. The only work | he can do, however, is machine work. Schnull & Co. want brain-power and | the boy, as he is, has applied to the | wrong firm. | e ° | Let us see now what there is in the} letter to condemn. Ignorance stands first, and this without a thought of the penmanship, which is probably the let- ter’s worst feature. Then comes care- lessness, lurking in every line. Thought- lessness follows, and indifference, the last in the procession, has left such heavy finger marks over paper, pen- manship, spelling —everything—that the wonder is that it found its way, even as a bad example, into type. Ignorance, carelessness, thoughtlessness, indiffer- ence, these are the testimonials this young man has sent to speak for him. What if they do say—every one of them -that the sender will try to do his best? They provoke, at the same time, the question, What can the best from such qualifications be? There can be but one answer. It is now February and three good months before the buds of May invite to the green pastures and the still waters of settled spring. Why would it not be a good plan for you, boys, to take up this letter and be- tween now and then, make so_ thorough a study of this matter of letter writing as to make yourselves master of this, the finest of all the arts? UNCLE Bop. I you wish too A Large Busines And on correct principles, You should use a Permanent Salesroom, No. 7 S. lonia St., Gunn Block. Grand Rapids. The Gunn Folding Bed Co. BLACKSMITHS Will do well to try our BIG VEIN SMITHING COAL It fills the bill. S. P. Bennett Fuel & Ice Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Detroit Company. 99 Griswold Street. OTENUILD. RUBBER STAMP Good Resolutions Look over carrying th y Cc O l Are now in order. ur stock and see 1f you are yest Crackers in the market. Sears’ Seymour Butter Crackers Are acknowledged, throughout the country, to be the best. Every one is stamped ‘+S’? and they cost no more than inferior brands, which are claimed to be “just as good.” A New and Attractive Package Is always sought for and 99 per cent. of your trade will want our One Pound salting waters When they see them in their new and handsome dress. —_ Qe REMEMBER! We excel in the Manufacture of choice Crackers and Cakes. New York Bisoult 60.. Grand Rapids, Mich. A smaller one, called the... Capacity, &% oz. to 4 Ib. Each Scale securely packed in wooden box and guaranteed to please. Columbian Postal For $2.00. A fine Counter Ornament, besides being practical and useful. A NEAT, ACCURATE, NANDSOME, NICKEL PLATED.... wm (CINDY AND TOBACCO $66 We offer a “dandy” calledthe.... INVINCIBLE For $3.00. EOS, aw SEA AE 7 FF ERE LOE EOS on) THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ae Commercial Travelers ‘Michigan Knights of the Cite, President, S. E. Symons, Saginaw; Secretary, Geo. F. Owen, Grand Rapids; Treasurer, J. J. Frost, Lansing. Michigan Commercial Travelers’ Association. President, J. F. Cooper, Detroit; Secretary and Treasurer, D. Morris, Detroit. Gripsack Brigade. The life of trade—the drummer. The successes of to-day are not given to the imitator, but to the originator. other men may It matters not os succeed -——their success is theirs, not yours. Never stuff a customer’s order, for you are liable to lose his trade—and you ought to. Like a cable car, in order to be cessful on the road, the commercial traveler must not lose his grip. suc The man on the road who is ever wait- ing for conditions and circumstances to become better lets the golden oppor- tunities of life pass by without result. Firms employing commercial travel- ers do not send them for fun and glory, but expect a reasonable and fair profit on all sales. It is profit that enables a firm to keep travelers on the road. In the highways, In the byways, In the busy thoroughfare, _In every nook, Where e’re you look, You'll find the drummer there. The traveling men of Jackson will give a select party on the evening of February 14. They extend a cordial invitation to their fraters in the other parts of the State to join with them in celebrating the event. The bright oasis of a traveling man’s life is when his trip is over and for a couple of weeks he is allowed to enjoy the company and surroundings of home, the sweet and noble woman he calls wife and the prattle of his little ones. David Hoogerhyde, traveling repre- sentative for P. Steketee & Sons, was married last Tuesday evening to Miss Lizzie Thibout at the residence of the bride’s parents, corner of East and Cherry streets. The Tradesman extends congratulations. J. W. Morton, who has traveled tor the past nine years for various houses, having represented Michael Kolb & Son (Rochester, N. Y.) for the past four years, will open a clothing and men’s furnishing goods store in the Comstock building, Big Rapids, about March 15. W. R. Keasey, who was; recently ar- rested at Dowagiac at the instance of the State Food Commissioner for sell- ing a customer of Bell, Conrad & Co. pepper alleged to contain only about 5 per cent. of genuine pepper, has been bound over for trial in the March term of the Circuit Court. Joe F. O. Reed (H. Leonard & Sons) has recovered from a severe attack of neuralgia and resumed his visits to the trade. Joe asserts that carrying a heavy banner in a heavy snowstorm is a picnic compared with the pain which ran up and down his back during the time he was confined to his bed. This is the last week for the payment of Death Assessment No. 1 for 1896, is- sued by the Michigan Knights of the Grip. The proportion of those paying the assessments prior to expiration was never so large as at present—in fact As- sessment No 1 will be the banner as- sessment ever issued by the organiza- tion, so far as the number paying promptly is concerned. The Ohio Merchant says: ‘‘C. M. Falls is a commercial traveler who is frequently seen in Northern Ohio since the illness of Harry Tingle, whose place he takes in representing Spauld- ing & Merrick, of Chicago.’’ Mr. Falls covered the trade of Western Michigan several years for grocery house. T. L. Hilton, who covered the Mich- igan trade nearly eight years for the Richmond & Backus Co., of Detroit, is now on the road for the Forman-Bas- sett-Hatch Co., of Cleveland, covering the same territory. Mr. Hilton is an untiring worker and will, undoubtedly, achieve a large measure of success in his new connection. Rapid transit, through trains, dining and sleeping cars and other factors al- low the commercial traveler to accom- plish as much in one day now as he formerly did in three, for he has a dozen conveniences to transact business where he had one years ago. He with a rush, and while his sojourn’ in a town is not as long as it used to be, the volume of business transacted through him is much larger than in the days of the stagecoach, the road house and the tavern. There is a big advantage to the house whose buyer meets every commer- cial traveler who calls on business. By meeting him the buyer keeps accurately posted on the market, and, more than that, is enabled to snap up every. bar- gain that is thrown in his way and which is desirable to him. By this method of transacting business a friend- ly feeling is engendered between buyer and seller that leads the latter to the former concessions that not to the ordinary buyer. a Chicago wholesale goes give he would As coming events cast their shadows before, so is the advent of the knight of the grip in the remote regions of arth a harbinger of increased refine- ment, more elevated tastes and _ habits, of greater comfort, elegance and luxury in all the appurtenances incident to hu- man society. In short, the commercial traveler is the pioneer propagandist of the accumulated culture, comfort and thought, industrial achievement and mechanical triumph of the most ad- vanced civilization of his age. In consequence of the death of the late Jas. Avery, Jennings & Smith have made a change in the route for- merly covered by the deceased, so that F. D. Claire will hereafter devote his attention to Southern and Southwestern Michigan and Northern Ohio and_ In- diana, continuing to reside at Goshen. The trade of Eastern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula will be covered by Chas. E. Morgan, who formerly traveled for Jennings & Smith, but who has, for several years, been on the road for Dan- iel Scotten & Co., .of Detroit. Mr. Morgan will probably take up his_ resi- dence in Saginaw, that being about the geographical center of his territory. Peter Fox (Musselman Grocer Co. ) recently exchanged hats with a_ gentle- man at the Northern Hotel, at Big Rapids, in consequence of which the gentleman missed his train in the en- deavor to discover the identity of the individual who was unable to detect the difference between a $5 Dunlap anda $2 derby. Peter made the matter right by paying the gentleman’s hotel bill and entertaining him njcely during the re- mainder of the day, and the boys who happened to learn of the episode have been able to obtain a Io cent cigar any time they happened to mention the mat- ter in the presence of Mr. Fox. Review of the Sugar Market. Detroit, Feb. 8—The past week has developed no new features and the gen- eral position is in no way affected by the arbitrary reduction in refined early | in the week. Whether influenced by the action of the refiners, or simply in the regular course of business, to determine, but several soft spots have been reached and something like 2,500 tons of raws have been shaken out on the basis of 37c for centrifugals. We learn, however, that there is now ing obtainable below 4c, with buyers in- timating 3 15-16c. remains unchanged. London slight gain for the week, with strong markets for all descriptions. A_ strong factor in the European situation is the proposed limitation Germany to 1,400,000 tons in the new bounty law now under consideration, and which bids fair to pass. production this year 1S [I,570,000 tons and reached 1,844,586 tons last year. The limitation of production will, nec- essarily, prevent the largely increased planting generally looked for, in view of the Cuban shortage and the certainty of a succeeding short crop, and will go far to insure the permanency of what- ever level of prices may be established | on this campaign. As a result of the decline in ‘arly in refined the week, the average buyer crawled into his shell and the broker sulked, causing a decidedly uninterest- ing week, with indications that very radical treatment will be necessary to overcome the existing comatose condi- tion. The remedy is in the hands of the refiners and may be applied when least expected. A sharp upward movement would bring out the buyers, but the cry of ‘‘Wolf’’ will no longer interest any- one. Our impressions are still un- changed—we think well of sugar—and prices will, we think, ultimately be higher; but, until our refiners win or lose their game in the raw market, we can scarcely hope for an advance in re- fined. Feb. 11—The week opened with a firm market at home and abroad. Beet sugars show a_ slight advance and our own raw market is exceedingly strong. As intimated in. our letter of the 8th, refined is in bettet demand and firm. W.H. EpGar & Son. > ee Do YOU WANT To Help a Worily = to a Good Farm? Only $400 are necessary to get a Start on a good fruit farm in Berrien county. It comprises 60 acres, worth much more, but for which I am willing to ac- cept $2,000—a payment of $4oo down, the rest on easy terms of time and inter- est. The place has five acres of apples and cherries, with buildings enough for a man just starting. It can easily be put into good shape and be made a profitable farm for fruit growing. You know that Berrien county is one of the best places grow fruit, and this farm can be made one of the best tracts in the county. Plenty of water on the place. Several applications have been received, but none accepted as yet. Your still good but you must not wait much good chance is longer. Address Geo. W. Barnett, 159 South Water street, Chicago. nicola —~>>-o<>-—___— a The Union Label Losing Ground. William Strauss, President of the De- troit cigarmakers’ union, has returned from an extended trip around the coun- try in Pullman cars, taken for the osten- sible purpose of begging at to sup- | port the Detroit striking cigarmakers in | idleness. In reviewing cae trip, he re- cently stated : Having had the opportunity of learn- ing the condition of the country by con- tinual travel for the past SIx months in behalf of the Detroit strike, I have found it to be not very promising ac- cording to the sales of non-union made cigars, which in my estimation are ten it 1s difficult | noth- | The situation im Cuba | shows a| of production in| Germany's | in the world in which to | K | A out. O Baxter Bros. & Co. &\ | | union-made I have met a who did not label was, and 'times greater than the cigars bearing the label. great many cigar dealers know what the union appeared to care less. Mr. Strauss recommends that ten ad- ditional agitators be placed in the field to whip the trade into line. The suggestion is in line with the walking delegates generally, would employment for ten | work, but it inv for the rapidly |} unionism, policy of inasmuch as it afford lucrative men too lazy to ives a waste of money retail dealers are throwing off the thralldom of that it amounts to | nothing but bluff and bluster on the part inferior unions, as realizing of a few individuals whose | home is the saloon and whose influence lis confined altogether to the and the brothel. —_ > eal yo >, “pe sos. Grand Eas. 2e0 &. Ionia Set. 4 Fee SS BQO TAGRSE XRT y ad \) STRONG, HANDSOME, PRACTICAL. y ( WA (¢ 7 Cash_ x ¢ Charge 2 6) For $15.00; the price ofa © 7) Baxter Register. | ( y} Gives results worth many ©) ») dollars. Watches money (¢ \ coming in; money going yy Gives customer an ( ( // itemized bill; a duplicate Y (© for cashier or spindle; ts O)) (( record retained under // iy lock and key. (© >) % SEND FOR CATALOGUE (( / K 340 Dearborn St., CHICAGO (© ») BEWARE OF INFRINGEMENTS “) SOx SERGI T NEST HG 13 THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN : Drugs- -Chemicals STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY. Cc. A. BueBEE, Charlevoix Two Years—_ - - a - PARKILL, Owosso Three Years— - F. W. R. Perry, Detroit Four Years— - A.C. ae ae Ann Arbor Five Years— - . Gro. GuNDRUM, Ionia President, C. A. BuGBEE, Charlevoix. Secretary, F. W. R. PERRY, Detroit. Treasurer, GEO. GUNDRUM, Ionia. “oming Meetings—Grand Rapids, Mare h 3 and 4. Detroit (Star Island), June 23. Lansing, November 3. MICHIGAN STATE PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION. President, Gzo. J. . agp, St. Ciair. > . WuitrmarsH, Palmyra; Vice-Presidents C. . Puituies, Armada. Secretary, B. ScHrovu cae Grand Rapids. Treasurer, Wm. Dupont, Detroit. Executive Committee—F. J. WURZBURG, Grand Rapids: F. D. SrevEeNS, Detroit, H. G. COLMAN, Kalamazoo: E. T. WEBB, Jackson; D. M. Rus- SELL, Grand — One Year— - - The Drug Market. Acetanilid—The inquiry has been only moderate, but holders are not anxious sellers and prices continue firm. Acids—The general market is firm, but only jobbing transactions are re- ported and no important changes have been made in quotations. Alcohol—Grain continues to find a moderate consuming outlet. with values ruling steady on the old basis. Wood continues in good demand for consump- tion and is firm. Arsenic Powdered white is held with decided firmness. The situation abroad is favorable to a continued strong mar- ket, and sellers are not anxious to part with their holdings even at the current extreme prices. Balsams—A very good demand is _ re- ported for copaiba, with the higher grades in most favor, and values rule steady. Other balsams are jobbing slowly at about previous prices. Beans—A fairly good consuming de- mand is reported for the various grades of tonka. Vanilla also moving freely consuming channels and a round lots of Mexican have been taken from first hands by dealers at pri- vate figures. All varieties are ruling strong in price. Cassia Buds—Are without change or new feature, the jobbing trade continu- ing satisfactory, with prices steady. Cocaine—The market is rather quiet, with only jobbing parcels moving, and prices remain nominally steady. Cod Oil—Is meeting with a good consuming demand, but continued competition keeps the market in an un- settled condition. Reports thus far re- ceived concerning the new catch state that fish are again very lean, but the in- formation is yet too meager to make an estimate of the ultimate result. Colocynth Apples—Values are without further change and only a jobbing trade is reported. Cream Tartar—Manufacturers’ prices continue to rule strong, and an average volume of business is in progress. Cubeb Berries—Are dull, with values barely steady. Cuttle Fish Bone—Continues moder- ately active, with prices firm for all va- rieties. Essential Oils—General trading has been fair during the current week, but no important changes have occurred in prices and the market has not developed any new features calling for special mention. Messina essences are all rul- ing firm and the tendency of bergamot continues upward. Flowers—Insect flowers are advancing abroad, and the market here is stronger for both whole and powdered. are into few Liver Glycerine—The movement continues fairly liberal, with values firm. Gums—Camphor continues very strong in price, and the outlook indicates in- creasing scarcity and extreme quota- tions during the approaching consuming season. There have been several arriv- als of crude recently, but the quantity is far below the holdings of refiners at corresponding periods in former years, and unless the views of the European syndicate are modified, there is nothing to warrant any reduction in values of refined. Asafetida continues in good seasonable demand. Leaves—Short buchu and senna con- tinue in good request for’ consumption at old prices, but the market otherwise is devoid of interesting feature. Lycopodium—-Is_ without — further change, and a fair jobbing business is reported. Menthol—Continues slow of sale and more or less nominal. Opium—The local market is practi- cally in the same position as noted last week. Foreign markets have been at- tracting rather more attention, owing to cables from London, Smyrna and Con- stantinople, all referring to purchases for Chinese account. A London cable reports a sale of ‘‘50 cases at 8s. for China,’’ which, according to London terms, is equal to about $1.95. A Smyrna cable reports ‘‘sales of 60 cases for China at 7s. 6d.’’ Mail advices re- ceived yesterday from Constantinopie, dated Jan. 23, state that the crop will probably reach 7,900 cases, including Salonica, and the estimate is based on the usual percentage, of receipts at cor- responding periods in former years. The disturbed condition of affairs in Turkey may, however, have interfered with the sending forward of supplies, and the total crop may be slightly over 8,000 cases. The same authority places the stock in Smyrna at 2,600 cases and Constantinople 1,680 cases. Quicksilver—Is easier on account of cables from London reporting a decline in Rothschild’s price to £7 2s. 6d., and spot quotations have been reduced. Quinine—An_ increased consuming demand has given the market a more active. appearance and manufacturers’ prices are firmly maintained. Roots—Ipecac is meeting with a good inquiry, with values steady. Quotations for St. Vincent arrowroot have been re- duced. New crop Jamaica ginger con- tinues to come forward, but the qual- ity is yet inferior, ard the receipts thus far have nearly all been taken for ex- port. Seeds—The market for all varieties of canary remains quiet with prices nominally unchanged. Dutch caraway is weaker, owing to a decline in the primary market, and holders have mod- ified their views. Celery is without new feature. Coriander is in good demand, but prices show no improvement. Rus- sian hemp is slightly firmer. The only change in mustard is a fractional ad- vance in California yellow. Poppy has been marked up. Spermaceti-——Block is easy and nom- inal. Cakes are quiet but fairly steady. Sugar of Milk—Is very scarce and firm. Wax—Recent arrivals of Japan have all been sold, and the market continues firm in tone. Brazil is dull and without new feature or quotable change. PECK’ HEADACHE... DERS Pay the Best Profit. Order from your jobber New Wall Paper Palit storé G. N. MILLER & BRO. Successors to 114 [lonroe St., MILLER & MIDDLETON. Grand Rapids. Paints, Oils, Brushes, William REI °c a PLATE and WINDOW GLASS. GRAND RAPIDS, ICH. Window Washers = Easy to handle, durable and just the thing for store windows. Good bristles, good material all through. Send for catalogue. , Michigan Br ush Co., JOBBER OF 26-28 Louis St. Grand Rapids, Mich. Grand Rapids ....brush Co. MANUFACTURERS OF " BRUSHES Our Goods are sold by all Michigan Jobbing Houses. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. oe an a 3 = DOOQDOOOOOOOODODOOOQODOQOOOQDOOOODOQOOQOOOOOOGOOOOOOOQOOOOO @) © e : Fire Proof Aspalht e rire Froo Spa nm e ee ; Paint and Varnish...... @ © We are offering to the trade the genuine article, and ata price @ ° that all can reach. @) a Our Paints are suitable for any use where a nice raven black © 4 is required. © ° Contain no Coal Tar, and will not crack, blister or peel. Sold S in quantities to suit purchasers. © GRAND RAPIDS g _ M. R Ids & S , ; eynolds on, MICH. e. POOOODOGOOOOOOGQOODOQOQOOOODOGQODQOOQOOSGOQOOO , Retail Prices: Hatt Pint... $ 25 Pigs.) 2... ae Quart Se oo = Hair Galion...) 1: 110 Galton 2 00 A Combined Cleaner, Polish and Disinfectant. The Only One. Sample (% pint can) and prices sent to dealers free on receipt of business card and 20 cents postage. See wholesale quotations in Grocery Price Current. W. F. Henderson & Co., Sole Manufacturers, 42 Hubbard Court, Chicago. - | SYPSINE Practical Plaster Paris Wall Finish. The only Permanant Bias that does not set or settle in the dish. Ready for Use by adding Warm Water. Equally well adapted to Plain Tinting or the heaviest Relief Work. Well Advertised. Well Known. MADE ONLY BY DIAMOND WALL FINISH CO. il Grand Rapids, Mich. 00-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 : : THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN as | j Morphia, S.P.& W... 1 75@ 2 00/| Sinapis.............. @ | Lard, No. 1.. 0 4 WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. Morphia, S.N.Y.Q. & i Sinapis, opt......... @ 30 | Linseed, pure raw.. 40 43 : Snuff, Mae be de | . $ 5 Advanced—Insect Powder. Declined—Turpentine. cht Voes..... phe a r @ 34| eee races " ™ eee e a i Myristica, No.1..... 65@ 80) Snuff, Scotch, DeVo's G 4) atraiied. 6 ral) | : fo as ame -po.20 _@_ 10) Soda Boras.......... 7 @ 10) Spirits Turpentine.. 34 10 Acidum Conium Mac........ 35@ 65| ScilleCo............ @ 01S m...-..--... - 1@ 18) Soda Boras, po.. 7@ 1 Noedioun 2 8 s@s 10 Copaibasc. oo. S0@ 90| Tokutan|........ @ 50]! _ Saac, H. & P. Soda et Potass Tart. 26@ 28 Paints BBL. LB. Benzoicum, German 7%5@ Cupebe. 2: : 1 50@ 1 60 | Pronus ye. .--.:. @ 50 i, : . sseee @ 1 00 Sodi a, CARD... 1%4@ 2] Red Venetian...... 1% 2 @8 Borucic, @ = Exechthitos ........ 1 20@ 1 ¢ = 30 | Tinctures Picis Liq. N.N.% gal. ' Soda, Bi-Carb....... 3@ 5! Ochre, yellow Mars. 1% 2 @4 Carbolic 260 gg | Erigeron..........-. 1 20@ 1 30| ; OZ... .....2---2---- om 2 Ooi Goda Ase........... 34@ 4} Ochre, yellow Ber.. 13, = @3 MEDOLICUM ......... 2 36) : S Aconitum NapellisR 60 | Picis Lig., quarts @ 1 00! Soda. Sulphas 2 9|p ; Citricuin .).) 0...) 4@ 46) Gaultheria..... - 150@ 1 00 | | Aconitum Napellis F 50! Picis et aT TT Soda, Sulphas....... @ _ 2) Putty, commercial.. 2% 244@3 Hydrochlor 3G 5 | Geranium,ounce.... @ G] Aioes 60 eet Liq., pints..... @ 8) Spts. Cologne........ @ 2 60} Putty, strictly pure. 2% 2%@3 1} SE eee >| Gossippii, Sem. gal.. 60@ 70 | esis 60] Pil Hydrarg...po. 80 @ 50] Spts. Ether Co...,.. 50@ 55| Vermil Prime Nimocum ..--...._.- 100@ 12 : | Aloes and Myrrh.. 60] Piper Nigra...po. 22 @ 18) Spots. Myreis ) . 7a ee iq «ig. | Hedeoma..... ...... 1 5@ 1 40| Arnica : 50 Pit AG — - ++ Po. 22 @ 1 Spts. Myrcia Drm. . @ 2 00 Avmorican.......... 13% 5 Phosphorium, dil.. | gr | oemaperes 0 | $e t@l access = pel Alda....po. & @ 30 Spts. Vini Rect. bbl. @ 2 49| V aati. E nglish 0a %& Salicylicum. af : ; 55 65 Eavendula.......... S0@, 2 00 | Wise ve Heiden. 60 Pilx Burgun sli a @ ‘ Spts. Vini Rect. bbl @ 2 54) Green, Paris ........ 14 @ 20! Sulphuricum. ae es) Dimon 1 30@ 1 50] ou Cc ad a 5 Plumbi Acet....... .. _ 10@ __ 12) Spts. Vini Rect. 10gal @ 2 57| Green, Peninsular. 13@ 16 “e . i . alia : ) ¢ : a¢ Fors o£ « > R1sG 5 Tannicum .......... 1 40@ 1 60] Mentha a ee 2 3100) Bone aga - a Pulvis Tpecac et Opii 1 10@ 1 20) Spts. Vini Rect. 5gal @ 2 59] Lead, Red........... 5Y@ 5% PortaiGun 0. Sac 40 Mentha Verid. Lg 2 7% | Benzoin Cc ia mc ea S P yrethrum, boxes H. Less 5e gal. cash Lead, woite........ 544@ 5% visual maar a as ea - Morrhue. gal wa x | TEZE Yee eeceeees 0 & P. D. Co., doz... @ 10 days. Whiting. white Sp: = a a c rouse, gal... ..- 1 75@ 180] Barosma 50 | p a : 4) 1iting, white Span @ 0 : oe mmonia . Myreia, oe, oS mie z a py...... = a he 1 0@ a gilders’... @ 9 Aqua, Gee........ 4@ 6 ve.......... 90@ 3 00| Cansie On) i eee aes ne ‘ mar, SUms....... 24@ hite, Paris Amer. . @ 1 00 Aqua, 20 deg 6a 8 | Picis Liquida. 10 «12 ae teteeeee 50} Quinia, S. P. & W. 31@ | Sulphur, Roll.... 2@ Whiting, Paris Eng. 60 | Zinci Sulph....._... No. 1 Turp Coach... 1 10@ 1 20 oe .............. 80@ 1 09} Sabina . 90@, 1 00 pone JO.++. = Sope WwW Draconis. . 40@ 50 | Oil Extra Tury......... 1 60@ 1 70 = a eee : — ‘ = Sontal..... cl One er a — = ea Rn 14 s Coach Body......... 2 74H 3 00 Li dscs ee Oe 366 MWA Pe tl Barareh tg dl ig hua PIO, Me as ow 2 3 } j 4 Sassarras.. 0.00.1. 50@ 55| Cassia Acutifol..... 50) aaa ‘a ia ia BBL. GAL. | No. 1'Turp Furn.... 1 00@ 1 10 Bacce. Sinapis, ess., ounce. @ _ 65| Gassia Acutifol Co 50 po, G........... : @ & hale, WEnter....._- 70 70 | Extra Turk Dam ar.. 1 55@ 1 60 Cubere........ po.2% 20@ 2% ie @ 100} ais - = Siedlitz Mixture.... 20 @ 2 | | Lard, extra.......-. 53 60 | Jap. Dryer,No.1 Turp 70@ 7% Juniperus... ........- s@ 10) thyme. ............ ad OU) emab | ae 50 - : Xanthoxylum.. .... a5@, 30) Phyme, opt........- _@ 1 60} Ferri Chloridum.... 35 TTT Balsamum Theobromas ........ 1h@ 20} Gentian............. 50 Copaiba. . 45 50 Potassium Gention Co.......... 60 Ope SS Bi-Barb..... 5G oe} Guanes. 50 Sa ee. oe aL SAU TT TT NTN N TTY yy PYTPOTER TED TPD TP TTD TT WIN ae: an: = . Po Pewee 4@. 48 co en. 0) ge Rs eee F Cam. 1@, 1h | Lodine..............- 75 =... Cortex Chlorate. a“ Ca .| Iodine, colorless 3 = = 7@ise 16@ 18] ;-- ’ — |e a Abies, Canadian.... 18 | Cyanide. aa 55 | Kino...... ......-.-. 0) ge Cassie rs Iz lodide... NG 13 . co teeee eee eens a =a inchona Flava..... 8| Potassa, Bit ey ee oe ere cee vl &— a Euonymus atropurp 30 | Potassa, Bitart, com @ 15} Nux Vomica........ 0) ea —wp Myrica Cerifera, po. 2)| Potass Nitras, opt... 8@ 10| OPii------ -----.-..- | eo — Prunus Virgini...... 12| Potass Nitras........ 7@ 9| Qvil, camphorated.. | oe — Quillaia, gr’d. 10| Prussiate............ 23@ 28| OPli, deodorized.... 150) —_ Sassafras a 12) Sulphate po |... 15@ 18 ou. tettttre sees = — ~e Jimus...po. 15, gr°d 15 . Chatany......-..-+-- vo] ee . ji —< ' Radix MBO ll... 50] ge geo xtractum Aconitvm...... .... 20@ 25} Sanguinaria. ...... 50] a —!» Glycyrrhiza Glabra. 234@ 25| Althe.......0.200... 22@, 25| Serpentaria ......... 0| — Glycyrrhiza, po..... 33. do) Amenusa........._.. 12@, 5 | Stromonium ... 60 | ge —» Hoematox. bibbox, 1@ [2] Arampo............- @ 2%| Tolutan.............-. O| & — Hematox,1is........ iB@ 4| Calamus _........... a 1 Valerian .-.._...._.. 0) a a Hematox, 14@ 15|Gentiana......po. 12 8@ 10| Veratrum Veride... 0 | a —_— Hematox, 4 16@ 17| Glyehrrhiza...pv.15 16@ 18) Zingiber............. 20) &— _— Hydrastis Canaden . @ 30 Miscellaneous ea oe Preci 15 | Hydrastis Can., po. @ 395) ther, Spts. Nit.3F 31] geo a Carbonate Precip... , 15) Hellebore,Alba,po.. 15@ 20| 22ther. Spts. Nit.4F 31@ 38 —> Citrate and Quinia.. 8 501 Tnula. po Iba 20 I : 21 ee —_ Citrate Soluble...... 80 ee oe. ca 1 aa I 2 Aluinen,¢ repens ;, 24@ 7 oe —> Ss 50 Soe Se “ lumen gro’ d..po.7 3@ ae “ #2) Irs lox... poiBaiS8 a 40 Anmatto 2 wn 30 — oe ; Sulphate, com’l..... 2 ee “ae | = = Antimoni, po....-. -_ = J —2 — a, 74S.--- +e 35 | AntimonietPotassT 55@ 60] @»— Sulphate, com’l, Podophy ‘Hum, 0. b@ 18 j ) —_— bbl, per cwt....... 50 Rhel 1} 4 es Antipyrim .._.....- @ 140] a <-> Sulphate, pure ..... A eeegi ec a @ 1% Antifebrin . ........ @ bie —» Flora ae is oz «. es fe ae Wel, PV-------- --- D@I< TScIMCUIE. ...-... S@ a 4 ined 2 12@ ©14| Spigelia. .......-... . 35@ 38] BalmGilead Bud .. 38@ 40] ge» Importers and Jobbers of 2 Anthemis.....-..... 18M 25 | Sanguinaria...po. 25 @ 20) Bismuth S.N. ..... 1 20@ 1 30] @— @ seari A | DeTpentaria......... 50@ 55] Caleir I s { 9 Matricaria .......... 18@ 2% rt ~ ssi Y oo ee is... @ 9| &a—

10@ 12 € apsici Fructus, af. @ Yl eS — meyelly...... -_.-- 18@, 25 | Symplocarpus, Feeti- | Capsici Fructus, po. @ ble a | a > Cassia Acutifol, on 23@ 30 Gus, pO. 6... @ 35| Capsici FructusB,po @ 15) @e— a a —~< Salvia officinalis, 44 Valeriana, Eng. po.30 @ 2| Cary ophyllus. -po.15 10@ 12) qe —? and YeS.....- - 22s 2@ 20| Valeriana, German. 1@ 20 | Carmine, “— —.... G33) gee Ura Urst 8@ 10 = a. 18@ 20 = Cera Alba, S. & F 50@ 55 | ge = Gummi ingiber j. .....-... 23@ Cera Flava. ae 40@ 42) _——— : : ; | Coceus @ 40 Acacia, Ist picked.. @ 60 Semen io Sy ee 2 —-_ Acacia, 2d pieked.. @ 40| Anisum...__.. po. 20 @ tb | ; — eS @ = oo CHEMICALS AND PATENT MEDICINES. —» Acacia, 3d picked.. @ 30|Apium (graveleons) M@ 16) ¢ oo at naa = | oe . —» j + : . a eT ae dia Eee meen ore meecmetet | 0 o m m . al Acacia, sifted sorts. _@ 20) Bird, Is........ ....- a © ee... on Gla Dealers in ——_ Aéacia, po........... 60@ 8) Carai........_. po.18 10@ 12! Ghiorofor bh @ 125 - cin — »_ Aloe, Barb. po.20@28 14@ 18} Cardamon........... 1 00@ 125) q hloral EL ad — ag 1 15@ 1 0 eT _— Aloe, Cape .... po. 15 @ PR eaten ae eee cae s@ 10} Cl ese a oan Se — Aloe, So¢otri..po. 40 @ 30| Cannabis Sativa.... 5@ 5), oe di ePaw 1b@ a -~ —» Ammoniac.......... 55@ 60| Cydonium........... T@ 1 00 | sae Hs weet = eo —» Assafcetida....po. 35 30@ 35| Chenopodium ...... 10@ 12] pene ou ee CET ORG, a eS ——— Benzoinum ......... 50@ 55| Dipterix Odorate... 2 0@ 3 00| Gerke jist d 9 0G ° 2 | a a —»> @aiecha, ts.......... @ 18) Feniculum......... @ 1 | ae dis. pr.ct. ( = eo \ — Catechu, % » 14| Foenugreek,po...... Ce ee ae = = sctc Gateehu, i oo a G | Cretan) vis el Full line ne of staple druggists’ sun- = Camphore .... 683@ 68| Lini, grd....bbi.3'4 3%4@ 4 een ei aa eo a —» Euphorbium. “po. "35 @ 10 Lobelia ..... ni ) 40 | fo toe eats : e~ ries. —_ Galbanum........... @. 100} Pharlaris Canarian. 51a ne a W > — nun @ 19 ST Gime ons. | Ne are sole proprietors of — aoe a = 35 Sinapié 2 Albu... @ 8 | ee hai ae 7 e- W eath erl 'S Vicki iil Catarrh —>? mine (|. po. $2.50 @ 2 50| Sinapis Nigr . H@ 12] eet cos ph......-.. 5) oe Vy i Yad — eee rere . 3 Spiritus | Ether Sulph......... | pa Remedy. —> 2 29 | Frumenti, W. D. Co. 2 00@ 2 50} Emery, all numbers G@ 8|e— ——_ 2) | Frumenti, D.F.R.. 2 00c 2 25 | Emery, po. at ofl We have in stock and offer a full — ; 2 ached... 40@ 45 | Frumenti . L3. 1 Zo 2 oo | ee po. 0G »| oe : —?> “ raseonat : raise 50@ $0 Juniperis Go. 0. T.. 1 65@ 2 00} Flake White........ rL@ b| eo— 7 line of Whiskies, Brandies, Gins, —~ ee ee cet = Wines and Rums —— Saacharum N. B.... 1 90@ 2 10; Gambier........---.- ‘ 7| oo ° —D Absinthium..oz. pkg 25 Spt. Vini Galli... 1 75@ 6 50 | a Cooper... .. eG #0| & 7 ad —» Bupatorium oz. pke mi veiG@uste {3h 20) Gelatin, Freneh.---- 3X 50 | a= We sell Liquors for medicinal — Lobelia...... oz. pkg 29 Vini Alba. 2.0. °. 1 25@ 2 00 | Glassware, lint, box ie Ca —» Majorum ....02z. aE 28 s ' | Less than box.... | ea-— purposes only. ap Mentha Pip..oz. pkg Sa. poe | Glue, brown........ @ |) ea 7 il — Mentha Vir..oz. pkg 35 | Floridasheeps'wool |_| Glue, white... SS We give our personal attention ~~» Rue... 2... oz. pkg 39 | _ Carriage......-.--. 2 50@ 2 75 | Glycerina.. dees Q@ %| o&— —-_ TanacetumV 0%. ae og | Nassau sheeps wool _| Grana Paradisi .... Q@ 2 ea to mail orders and guarante Cc Satis- a) Thymus, V..0z. pkg 95 | Carriage........... @ 2 00| Humulus............ na 55| eo : i tha = extra sheeps’ eae | Ee = aag ¢ a Mite @ 9 &— faction. —<—_p : wool, carriage. .... @ { ydraag Chlor Cor. Q 69\ &- — Calcined, Pat..... . 55@ 60] Extrayellowsheeps’ | Hydraag Ox Rub’m. @ 89) oe All orde oS shipped and invoice ed ———_9 Carbonate, Pat...... 2@ 22 wool. carriage.... @ 85 | Hydraag Ammoniati @ 9| &— — Carbonate, K.& M.. 20@ 25/ Grass sheeps’ wool, _|HydraagUnguentum 4@ 55| @— the Same day we FC >celve them ——_ Carbonate, Jennings 35@ 36 @arriage.. 2... @ 65) Hydrargyrum Looe , | o- —_) Hard, for slate use.. @ %%\Yehthyobolla, Am... 1 25@ 1 50}; @— Send a trial order ol > i ccm ae Yellow Reef, for La jmndigo, 2.8)... | om LO ae —_ Absinthium..-...-- 3 25@ 3 50 slate: wse...-.-,. -- @. 1 40} Iodine, Resubi...... 3 80@ 3 90) ee — Amygdale, Dulc.. 30@ 50 Syrups Tedctorm...---...... @470' &— —?_ Amygdala, Amare . 8 00@ 8 25 [Depa . kk... @234)|\ &— — » east 3 00 3 10| Acacia . @ 50| Lycopodium ........ 0a 6' ee ——_ Auranti Cortex..... 2 30@ 2 40} Auré anti c ortes. @ 2 Mace :.:..;....... eG | &-— e —_ Bergarni.......-... s pre 3 20 —_ eee eee @ = vn — et Hy- eo —» Cajiputi.. .........- 70@ | Ipecac..........--. Qa 6 drarg iod...-....:- Qa 7% eo ——_ : / Caryophylli .. 60a = =70 | Wort lod............ @ 50| LiquorPotassArsinit 0@ 2 @&> GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. —»_ adel Ceae 62.0 2.1.0... 35@ 65 | Rhei Arom.......... @ 50| Magnesia, Sulph.. 26.@ 41 — Chenopadii........-- @. 1 60 | Smilax Officinalis... 50@ 60 | Magnesia, Sulph, bbl @ 1% a S 10@ 3 20 | Senega..........-.-- @ 50; Mannia.S. F........ 0@ 63 Citronella. . 75@ 80! Scilla... | 4@ «Se! Menthol... .....:... @ 5 50 oe es ame Pai nenialameniemonemem.meeqenensin The prices quoted in this list are for the trade only, dealers. They are prepared just b possible to give quotations suitable erage prices for average conditions of purchase. those who have poor credit. our aim to make this feature of the THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ROCERY PRICE CURRENT. Subscribers are earnest greatest possible use to dealers. efore going to press and are an accurate index of the local » for all conditions of purchase, and those below are giv Cash buyers or those of strong credit usually buy closer than ly requested to point out any errors or omissions, as it 1s in such quantities as are usually purchased by retail It is im-, en as representing av- market. AXLE GREASE. doz. gross 55 iste 6 00 Gacar Oi ...:.........60 7 00 Bind... |.....30 2 90 Prazer’s -- ae 9 00 | IXL Golden, tin boxes 75 9 00 | Mies is 8 00 Pacieen.. .. |. .. 30 6 00 BAKING POWDER. Absolute. 4 Ib caps doz...... ..---- 45 | 2 ib e¢ansdoz..-.-----.-.. So i eames doz......_...... 1 oO) Acme. 1% Ib cans 3 doz.......----- 45 wip cassades........-.. so : i cans i dez............ 1 oo] ee ee Arctic. 1% lb cams 6 doz Case ...... 55 \% lb cans 4 doz case ....- 110 lb cans 2 doz case .. 2 00 5 Ib case 1 doz case ...... 9 00 JaXon 1% lb cans 4 doz case.. ... 45 l4 lb cans 4 doz case..... 85 1 lbeans 2 doz case...... 1 60 Our Leader. ag 1b Cans.......--.-------- 45 i, 1b cams.........-- a : cans. _...--.......... 1 50 Red Star. CLOTHES LINES. | Cotton. 40 ft, per doz.-....- 95 Cotton, 50 ff, per dcz.....-- 1 15 Cotton, 60 ft, per doz..-..-- 1 35 Cotten, 70 ft, per doz....... 1 55 Cotton, 60 ft, per doz....... 1 95 Jute, 60 ft, per doz........- 80 | Jute, 72 ft. per doz.......... 95 CLOTHES PINS. | > 2ross boOxes_............_--_o8 COFFEE. | Green. | Rio. aac. CL 18 [Goede Tae 21 orien 2... ee Peaberry Se oe Santos. Haic 19 Goot ..¢ | ee Prime el Peapery oe 23 Mexican and Guatamala. ea. LL ee oe . 22 a +. ......-............... 24 Maracaibo. Pome ee Mince oe i ib cams..--_-.- 40 Java. ei eans.. i | ih cans ee Interior ...........-------++- - a liacasome amen ' Private Growth..........-..-. : BATH BRICK. Moandeniing. -.......- 2 dozen in case. . Mocha. Bapcrioen ....-. -..----.-- + 70 | Maple...) :...- Mel fyaltation oo... ee abis / ye BLUING. Ans... Gross Roasted. Arctic 402 ovals............3@ Arctic 8 oz ovals.......- _6 2 To ascertain cost of roasted Arctic pints round......... 9 00] coffee, add 4c per lb. for roast- Arctic No. 2 sifting box.... 2 7% ing and 15 per cent. for shrink- Arctic No. 3 sifting box.... 4 00} age. Arctic No. 5 sifting box.... 8 00 Package. Aoote 1 of ball...-..------- 4 50 a ll Mexican liquid 4 0z........ 3 60 > rbuckle ee 18 - Mexican liquid 8 0z.......-. 5eo.co-]..-.----- ---.---- 18 95 BROOTIS. xo.1cape...... 20} [LON COFFEE No. 2Carmet.._... ..--.. 2 No.3 Carpet........--.----. 1 75 | UN 41D. PACKAGES. WITHOUT GLAZING. —. Carpet... ....---.-- i . | 16 Furr Ounces Ne. aioe terme 1.1... 5... 50 | oe . Common Whisk............ 85 | Cases 100 Ibs. Equality Price Fancy Whisk.. ..........-- 1] 00 | - 60 ~ f{ less 2c per Ib. Wancngese. ............... 2a) ' NDLES | Casinets 120 Ibs. Same Price, CA ' | 9OF Extra ror CABINETS. Hotel 40 ib boxkes........ --.-- 10 | Star 4) Ib boxes.........--.---- 9] MicLaughlin’s XXXX...... 21 30 Parshine... ...-------..--. -- eT CEMENT. | Extract. Major's, per gross. i Wy 46 @FOSS .._.. 15 % oz size....12 00 ree 1 15 I ogsize:...18 © Lbes 85 Liq. Glue,loz 9 60 2 be f 43 Leather Cement, COCOA SHELLS. e wo on | OO LD Pars: .- dy, l ozsize.....12 00 | -- e ~/2 2 a an | UCSS Quantity.......-..- 3 Z oz size... .18 0 Pound packages....._... 4 Rubber Cement. CREAM TARTAR. ~2ozsive.... 12 001 Strictly pure....-..-...._- 30 Telfer’s Absolute ....._.. 30 CHEESE. Green. - ....._.._..._ . sagee Amboy .........-...- @ 12%} CONDENSED MILK. aoe @ & Jersey.............-. @ 11%] 4doz. in case. Ct a Paverse,. ...... @ 12% Cod Medal........ 12 § @ 10 @ i . @i w Ciaipureer .......- @ 6 Piacaee.... 28... @ 24 ioguerert........... a 3 o> eee... @ is Sch weitzer,imported @ 2 Sch weitzer,domestic @ 14 Chicory. — 5 | WN. Y. Condensed Milk Co.’s |. id brands. CHOCOLATE. Gail Borden Eagle......... 7 40 Walter Baker & Co.’s. Crown See eee eee 6 25 aay te rena ect... _......... _ 2a Cmemmaion =. 4 50 ee SO MeenOtA |... ......-4-... 0 oe Breakfast Cocea.............- Sti ame ............ 0.0... ee $20 books, per 100.......... 5 00 ‘ w No: 3 taper......... 1 3 2 00 No. 4 Taper... -- - 150 2 50 FLY PAPER. Tanglefoot. “Regular’’ Size. Less than one case, per box = 22 One to five cases, per case.. 2 75 Five to ten eases, per case. 2 65 Ten cases, per case........ 2 50 “Little” Tanglefoot. Less than one case, perbox 13 One to ten cases. per Case.. 1 45 Ten cases, per case........ 1 40 FURNITURE Cleaner and Polish. Henderson’s eee 7 3 50 ee 5 40 Hort Gation......-.....-_-- 7% alton... .. ck. 42. 14 40 HERBS. Sage. .... ...-...........-.- 15 Hops 2) ve GUNPOWDER. Rifle—Dupont’s. Megs es 3 00 el Mees... 2... iv Quarter Kegs...... -s. so. 8 OO Pib caus.....-..-...-.-. 30 i¢ ib cans...........-.-..-_- 18 Choke Bore—Dupont’s. Mees 2 sok O08 alt Kees... ........-....... 22% Quarter Kegs.........------ 12 [it eone...............-.. . Eagle Duck—Dupont’s. Rem 8 00 Sion Regs... .....-- 5... 4 2 Quarter Kegs......-....-...- 22 Pipesps.....- se te. 45 INDIGO. Madras, 5 lb boxes......... 55 S. F., 2,3 and 5 1b boxes.... 50 JELLY. 15 Ib pails... 34 17 1b pails.. ee oo tp pais.) --. 5 62. 60 LYE. Condensed, 2 doz .......... 1 20 Condensed, 4 doz...........2 2% LICORICE. Paw. 30 Olas ..........-. 2... 25 Siemy BOO... 2... ..... Cee cer. 10. MINCE MEAT. << Mince meat, 3 doz in case..2 75 Pie Prep. 3 doz in case...... 2% MATCHES. Diamond Match Co.’s brands. Noe. 9 sulphur... ...........1 & Anehor Parior.............. 70 me.2 Home. 1 10 Hxport Parior.........--._- 4 00 MOLASSES. Biackstrap. Sugar house.......--.....- 10@12 Cuba Baking. Ordimarye.. 2.2... 12@14 Porto Rico. Prime. 20 Wancy _...... eee ees 30 New Orleans. Bee. 18 Good... 22 Extra good.... os 24 A 27 amee 30 Half-barrels 3c extra. OIL CANS. Crystal valve, per doz..... 4 00 Crystal valve, per gross...36 00 PICKLES. Medium. Barrels, 1,200 count........ 3 %%5 Half bbls, 600 count........ 2 00 Small. Barrels, 2,400 count........ 4% Half bbls, 1,200 count...... 2 50 PIPES. Cioy, MO. 216.05... 1 70 Clay, T. D. fullcount...... 65 iSep, Ne.s. se 1 20 POTASH. 48 cans in case. Bapours.....-.-.---..-+-.: Penna Salt Co.’s RICE. Domestic. Carolina head.............. 5% Caroling Net. ..-........ 5 Carelina We.2...-...-..... 4% Ryeren....... 2... 3 Imported. Japan, No.1-....... oa 4% Japan, No.2. .........-) Bee Javea. WO.1 5 Java, No. 2. 4% Pema oo SAL SODA. Granulated, bbls........ .1 10 Granulated, 100 lb cases..1 50 Lump, bpis...... -... - 4 Lump, 145lb kegs.......... 1 10 SEEDS. AIBC ce ae Canary, Smyrna........... 6 ORTE WAN =... ... 000 10 Cardamon, Malabar...... 80 Hemp, Russian.......... 4 Mixed Bird... ..-- 2.0... 4% Mustard, white........... 6% POppy _-....-.2..-... _ 3s a os Cuttle Bone...... Cs 20 SYRUPS. Corn. Barrels, 15 Balt bbis...... -...-.... i Pure Cane. ais 16 Coed 20 Choe... 25 SPICES. Whole Sifted. Alispiee .... 5. fo... 9% Cassia, China in mats....... 10 Cassia, Batavia in bund....15 Cassia, Saigon in rolls...... 32 Cloves, Amboyna........... 15 Cloves, Zanztbar.....-...... 10 Mace, Batavia... ... ....- 70 Nutmegs, fancy............. 65 Nutmesgs, No 1... .... :. 60 Nutmegs, No. 2.... . 0D Pepper, Singapore, black... .10 Pepper, Singapore, white... .20 Pepper, sags... 0... 16 Pure Ground in Bulk. Alispiee -.. 3... 10@12 Cassia, Batavia >... 17 Cassia, Saigon... ...........35 Cloves, Amboyna........... 15 Cloves, Zanzitiar............ 10 Ginger, African............ 15 Ginger, Cochm............. 20 Ginger, Jamaica.........._- 22 Mace, Batayia.... ..... 60@65 Mustard, Eng. and Trieste. .20 Mustard, Trieste............ 25 Nutmegs, No. 2........- 50@60 Pepper, Singapore, black9@12 Pepper,Singapore, whitel5@18 Pepper, Cayenne........ 7@20 SAG 18 ‘‘Absolute’’ in Ib. Packages Alispece oe 65 Cimsiamon.. . ) 15 loves... Ve Ginger, Cochin........._.. 7 Mace: 2 10 Mostard. 20. co. 15 Waters. 210 Pepper, cayenne .... .... 1 Pepper, white ........._.. 75 Pepper, black shot........ ORO 1 50 ‘*Absolute ’’Butchers’ Spices. Wiener and Frankfurter....16 Pore Sauces. ........ 16 Bologna and Smoked S’ge..16 Liver S’ge and H’d Cheese..16 STARCH. 6410e packages ...........5 00 128 de peekages......... +5 00 32 10c and 64 5c packages...5 00 Kingsford’s Corn. 20 1-Ib pacKkages............. 6% 40 1 Ib packages............. 614 Kingsford’s Silver Gloss. 40 1-Ib packages............. 6% O1b POSES, -. 1.5... os. 7 Common Corn. M01b DOXGR..-.-5..:. ......- bu 40-3D bOxES..-............5.. 54 TH E M ic H I uae RA D ES M A N x > 1-lb ib > Co . b au m 6- m Wa pucks “4 — acai Dw s arr DU se - 7 r els ihe : nea + Bo ——- oxe -- o- ‘ sxe ae | wee % Sey ae ie Nick “ snglish —- eee a4 ' ee ‘OV aH) . oo 24 | eli e,s E Cas Di et 2% | | sng small, per gens 4 ue i barre Diamond es i oa & TABLES scans — is, oc d mt ue BiG Hal & Perri E pees ro. Buiter, 40 boxes — ce SAUCES, 4 00 as , a chee . iad | 1's, urg — 73 Butter, 20 1 Bite Salad «small. ar 20 | Los Fan 100 eB LT ags -. _ Dressing. eae 4 75 oe cy— >. es Co » bags. sae 1512 essi aa Loweinges InB 5 bs mm bbl Z8 se 2 3 Zel ete arge. a hoc. D plai ul r 5-1 SAC il . al Zz Kt Bye nea C c. s aul k 28 b vk on : : ) Le »le ER 31 e ‘ he | ’ n . 11- sac s IS. , 0 Z ne ur M aa G rC, dre printed / Ib cks ou rad eal 35 Ze1 yleu m, 6 ICi L fe —_ Mc »ps ntet | 50 aa : es. 2 50 i m, 0z DE. cae santa is 1. Pail 115 a0 Wor Aue) 30 10le 1m qts.... : sot sD Ops mental @3 8 | 60 Dual. z Soo a 2 um. ees se ote tals re @ 8% KJ 2 a iw. ae ster Cn 1 60 Bel gal. coe ie es +t- i oe sees 5@13 ‘ 4. De oO a rs ib. ao Saf prices 0 e oo [ eee wiz: — seca 28 Ib Ib. seks ne wholesal ire gi ea oe aaa ie ig: a ig Ss a a ialer’ B lb. esa = _.3 25 ee 42 = Sour | D 5 a @ 8 bP ates pal Oo ees B 3ulk lin n si ee 4 00 sp fr aa : N a” pln Dre rops . B a a | pst “a Saige sran in = sacks. sae 3 credit 0} Song pl oO VY ew ¥ ee 5. - eR | —— uty cr NY Per ds. 56-lb ni sacks CM | . amo on Beas a sei io Per bai a i sero 5 a oe from 1 the gate i Fos ai — Pr 5 airy in aoe 32 SS wei r ois — A nm Drops Dre nt oe | Cot Sn ee coe Th Ovi ° 56-1 yin ril o ee rm a ‘Lu ses na igh ice 1g you Le B. el | Ops... G 5U oe te <1. — 22 and e ( Ss bd dri Lt 2 vO ei di t rke th f y r 102 I yr a L rb xtr s a a » u lc Pr rr 10 56-1 ashe bags 250 tin me ois "buyer an ta on : es | Medi Sel a — Ws: Rearveste ns -Lb « y in ii on | Cc mi F th ri whi pi Bt ae eng 2S, “e Dro -_ 30 id ean um Beta || : 16a y ' S1OI Rapi ° dai ii ce _ 2 Jut no e pot pp nic ays y pe ges a --1 D @ | St he 2S oc 6 Me 1 pid 56 ir 1e1 .. 39 | © and. be in ing h a M¢ rials wisi dps 00 CF Room or cts wee oo B: Ss Be 0. ; oh 6-lb s Smt eins. 15 cubes ae =" point, Mottoes printed. @ 0 oe = i my Cal | Clear —— a wa Cro Sagit a. mig ae 3... © eale a the Mons, ae @50 Sieh he a2 Ww Short eu back a Pork sas for cke ane soca oy ae ees an 5G Plain Loa cab rims Le i Le Ol - ca sn : Bea | ry a s fe nn Fine 6 Gr: car ranean ® at © apres nn meh | _ ql | >see 7 ct + ee Fine. é oar ited ee 28 Sat . cout itisiecides ci) a 0 59 Glas nd ae oe nine Gran 1 oes 2 g s. @ | | Extra ieee @l 7 pa ~ Maccabos, SNUFF. a - se = bbls cy oe a 80 ao | Plain aE Bran fo li ee Lauds No. { LAM SW ch ih —— Co gs bextra oe Co 5 oa aromas gms |e ee | 1X selects. ids. ;s Bris s ry oe : _o sur P BUR are Pp ar a naa Xe ulated. aa. oe a GH j Me chee Pe Sx ener alt un. . am Ch Pa aa . 85 eee | . \ en Be a ond Mediums is. oe er C | tra ! t ‘Me a NERS \ [ u ek LE a aan No ec C Gri Teel 4 Ci on wr Cc seek {3 F: nd: is oes 10 al | hort ite. vee 5. 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Qi k nts, N co = ny N a n. ‘ “% OX al IBLE ma 50 _ a i @10 ane ERS a 80 eae @ OZ s. 2 Oo n | ne 15 b 6 % P (bb 0d ) OX n @ 6%4 b int 1: ial x, To WM 0 s 35 i pe P “2 wae 6 ) nt r . zits, § a a ‘ Oz Ss 18 00) in i per 70 (bbl 3% goz in Ox, in bbl, per 1, per 1 90 paar: ee LT EST Spealieeaespabeieniediaren = Sear rrr ico CAREER RTA 5 I LS 22 THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN GOTHAM GOSSIP. News from the Metropolis---Index of the Market. special Correspondence. New York, Feb. 8—Grand Rapids is to be congratulated upon the appoint- ment of Ex-Mayor Uhl as Ambassador to Germany. Without exception our newspapers are full of praise, and we feel that America will be represented with honor and dignity at the German capital. The success of the Government loan has given business men here a new lease of life. They all anticipate a quick and thorough revival in all lines and grocery jobbers are already laying plans for a rush during the next six months. May they meet with no disappointment! Of all grocery staples coffee is, seem- ingly, taking the biggest tumble, and Fair Rio No. 7 is now quotable no higher than 13c. The demand during the week has been only of an average character and accumulations here are so ample that, unless something unexpect- ed happens, we are not likely to see any lower prices. Crops are certainly growing larger all the time, new fields are coming in bearing, and we are en- tering upon an era of low-priced coffee. There are afloat 502,786 bags; last year, same time, 475,168 bags; total stock in United States, 362,786 bags. Mild sorts are steady. Java, 21@22c; Padang in- terior, 25'4@26c. Raw sugar has remained firm, with the demand light. Muscovados, 89 deg. test, 3%c. Granulated has ruled rather quiet during the week and orders coming in have been neither large nor numerous. Steady at 47@5c. Teas have shown no change. Ceylons and Indias have been in fair request and some call has existed for the very best grades of China and Japan, but the main transactions have been,as usual, of low-grade trash. Rice is firm and the demand keeps up well. Prices are steady and full rates are obtained. Advices from primary points are encouraging. There has been no change in quotations. Canned goods are dull and scarcely an article seems to be selling at a _ rate showing a profit to anybody save the consumer. When the latter can purchase a good brand of tomatoes for 7c, he is certainly better off than the packer. Evaporated fruits move slowly, but one style, put up in % and 1 lb. pkgs.-—ap- ples and raspberries— is creating a de- mand, and the wonder is we have not seen this style package on the market before. Fresh fruits are selling in an ordinary way and at rather low prices. Califor- nia oranges cause considerable dissatis- faction, as there is too large a propor- Hon n. Pg. The bean market is weak and_ hold- ers are evidently rather anxious to sell. Nice marrows have sold for $1.35. Me- diums are selling at $1.25 and pea at $1.221%4. Little doing in an export way. Butter is rather firmer and the receipts have been well cleaned up. Quotations for best Western creamery, I8@Igc. Cheese is in moderate request and is firmly held at latest change in rates. Full cream, State, 74 @1o\c. Eggs are steady and _ unchanged. Nearby stock will not bring over I5c. Western, 13'%4@I14c. Spices show no change, but there is a more confident tone to the market, and holders hope for better prices. Outsiders probably marvel at the damage done here by even small fires. The reason is that the stuff here is to burn. Everything is compact. Every inch of space in the great buildings is filled with articles of value. Where a whole building in a smaller city may be used to store goods worth $100,000, here less than a single floor may hold a mil- lion dollars in merchandise. A few days ago $35,000 worth of toilet brushes and whisk brooms went up in a blaze within sight of the dispatch bureau, while the loss on the building was placed at only $10,000. Room is more valuable than time here. PRODUCE MARKET. Applee—Greenings are about the only Michigan variety still on the market and easily command $2.75 per bbl. The trade is well supplied with Ohio fruit —Rome Beauties, Baldwins, Green- ings and Smith’s Ciders—which bring $2@2.25 for choice and $2.50@2.75 for fancy. Beans—The receipts are light and stocks here would not be considered large if an ordinary demand was in force. There is no doubt that the con- sumption of beans is lighter than usual, brought about probably by the low price of cereals, etc. a Butter—The market continues dull and featureless. Fancy dairy brings 13c but good choice commands 10@!2c. Creamery shares the depressed feeling, having sold as low as Igc. Beets—25c per bu. Cabbage—$2@3 per too and dull a that. Celery—12!4c per doz. bunches. Cider—-12%c per gal. Cranberries—In fair demand at $8@ 1o per bbl. for Cape Cods. Jersey are plentiful at $2.25@2.75 per bu. box. Eggs—Receipts continue large and the selling price has dropped to 13¢c. Grapes—Malaga stock is held at $6 per keg of 60 Ibs. net. Hickory Nuts (Ohio)—Small, $1.25 per bu., large, $1 per bu. Honey—-Dealers ask 15@t6c_ for white clover and 13@14c for dark buck- wheat. Lettuce—tI2c per lb. Onions—Spanish command about $1 per crate of 40 lbs. Home grown are dull and slow sale at 25c. Pop Corn—Rice, 3c per lb. Potatoes—The farmers are anxious to sell and large shipments have been made ‘to Southern markets during the past two weeks, with the result that most of the markets are glutted. Green- ville and other northern buying points are taking in stock on the basis of 10@ 12c, which necessitates the buyers handling shipments on a margin of 1 @2c per bu., which is altogether too small to enable him to recoup himself on a loss, in the event of any bad luck. Michigan dealers are scouring the South in hopes of finding an outlet, but so far without success. Dealers should use great care in making consignments, as the precarious condition of the market precludes the dealer incurring the risk of loss, unless he is well able to stand it. An Emmet county merchant re- cently consigned a_ carload of potatoes to a Grand Rapids wholesale grocery house, which brought 4c per bu. and freight. Seeds—Clover command $4.75@5 for Mammoth, $4.50@4.70 for medium, $4.75 for Alsyke, $3.50 for Crimson and $4.25@4.75 for Alfalfa. Timothy commands $1.85 for prime and $2 for Choice. Squash—% @Ic per lb. for Hubbard. + Given best of satisfaction for eight years. In can or bulk—all grades. OSCAR ALLYN, FAMOUS WOLVERINE BRAND 106 Canal St. Phone 1001. Sweet Potatoes—The market is un- changed, Illinois Jerseys bringing $4| per bbl. and $1.35 per bu. OYSTERS Old Reliable ANCHOR BRAND All orders receive prompt attention at lowest market price. See quotations in price Current. F. J. DETTENTHALER, 117-119 Monroe St., GRAND RAPIDS. Sweet Potatoes, Seasonable Goods Cranberries, Cel Apples, elery, BUNTING & CO.......... Malaga Grapes, Figs Send in your orders to ensure choice selections. Pop Corn, S, Bananas, Chestnuts. 20 and 22 OTTAWA STREET, Grand Rapids, Mich. SEEDS Established 1876. We have choice line Field Seeds. Prices low. Can fill orders promptly for Medium, Mammoth, Alsyke, Alfalfa, Crimson Clover; Timothy, Redtop, Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass SEEDS. Large quantities Seeds should be sown this sea- son if the farmer expects to prosper. We buy Beans in earlots or less. If beans to offer write us. Send sample. MOSELEY BROS., Jobbers BEANS, SEEDS. POTATOES, FRUITS. 26=28=30-32 OTTAWA STREET Grand Rapids, Mich. ahah hhbh ih hhh hp fp bp hp he be be be bn tn bat hen he bn ba hn ba ha han brn bata Snir tn bn hana hn lin bun hun hn Lr rwvvu—vrvvvvvvvvvvuvvevvwvvvvvvvvvvvv”N% GUGF OV UCU CUCUVC EOC CTOCCOCOCCTCTETC EET VV VV VY old patrons and new ones as well. both pleasant and profitable to them. 37 years, to be nearer the base of our fection.”’ tinuance of it. DETROIT, se vee uee ere eC CC CSCC CCC CVV Se ee REMOVAL NOTICE On February 1oth inst. we will remove our general office from the Ham- mond Building to our new office and Wholesale Department building on 2oth street and M. C. R. R., where we will be pleased to meet all of our It will be our pleasure to meet our friends when they come to our city, and will endeavor to make their visit office from ‘‘down town,’’ where we have been established during the past business, in all its details, our close personal attention. to maintain the high standard of excellence for Provisions which we have so long enjoyed, and to improve where possible. We respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage of the public, so generously bestowed in the past, and hope, by fair treatment, prompt execution of orders and a high standard of goods, to merit a_con- Our office will be supplied with direct wire of the Postal Telegraph Co., Long Distance Telephones Nos. 1 and 1335. Very respectfully, HAMMOND, STANDISH & CO. dp fp by fp fp tp fy by bp be bp by he bn bn br br bn ber hn hn a ha hn hn hn hr hn ha hn ho hr hr hn hr hn he hn hn hn hn hn hr We decided upon removing our operations, in order to give to our It will be our aim Our motto will be ‘‘ Per- VUVVUUVEUCCCTCTCCTCTCCOOWVEV EVV VV Mich. A bp & fp & & fp b> fy Oy fp by ba bn by bp bn bn bn be hn br bn br bn bn hn hn bn hn hn br yuyuuvuuvuuvue’s POD DD ODDO OTS OST OEE DOS DEES SS OVEN VV ll Spring, Freight, Express and Lumber Wagons. AY, i Sole manufacturers of Belknap’s Patent Sleighs. Send for 1896 Catalogue to Grand Rapids. — Beech Oe Biel THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 23 Bicycles PROSPECTS OF BICYCLE SALES. Written for the TRADESMAN. The continued growth of the bicycle idea, considering the magnitude it has attained, is becoming a matter of won- der. The increase in the use of wheels has been by geometrical ratio for a con- siderable time—doubling each year. This year, the term of the progression passes the million, involving an output which would seem sufficient to stagger the confidence of dealers, especially considering the stringency of the times. The movement has certainiy reached a magnitude which effectually takes it out of the category of fads or crazes. And not only is this vast number of wheels being put upon the market, but in the manufacture the standard of qual- ity is higher than ever before. The at- tainment of mechanical exactness suffi- cient to make the wheel possible is a matter of recent date; but the knowl- edge has spread with wonderful rapid- ity. The application of machinery and of methods of manufacture developed by experience has also, greatly contrib- uted to raise the grade, until now the lower priced wheels are rivals of the best of those made a short time ago, while the ‘‘high grades’’ approach per- fection very closely. This degree of excellence, both as to quality of labor and appliances, has been attained at tremendous cost. The consequence is that this vast output comes into the market without reduction in price. The temerity of the manufacturers in pushing their production to such a tremendous extent, involving so great an outlay in machinery and plant, of coming into a market under conditions of general depression, would seem al- most foolhardy. It is, therefore, with considerable interest that the opening of the season is watched. The preparation for selling has been in proportion to the magnitude of the industry. The number of agencies has greatly increased, largely the result of the work of the army of travelers from the manufactories, which has been get- ting in effectual work all the winter and earlier. Of course, the success in this line has been the warrant for urging the continued output. Locally, the indications are all that the most sanguine could expect. The season has already commenced and_ the spring advertising is beginning. Wholesalers are ‘‘head over heels’’ with business and can hardly fill orders fast enough. It would look as though every wheelman had been a missionary in the cause and that each had made one or two converts at least. Everybody is talk- ing ‘‘wheel’’ and the number of the new votaries who say they will buy this spring is an assurance that the confi- dence of the manufacturers has not been misplaced. It is fair to presume that the indications here are a just criterion for the rest of the country. The experience of last season demon- strated, more than-ever before, the value of the wheel, especially as to its sanitary effects. The great number benefited by its use have afforded it the best testimonials. Some criticism con- tinued during the season on account of the alleged injurious saddles, but this is effectually disarmed this year by the invention and introduction of several improved seats which are free from the objectionable features of the old ones. Then, many are persuaded of its eco- nomic value as a means of transporta- tion, on account of its cheapness and facility of use and the rapidity with which it does its work. A’ considerable number have hesitated about buying, on account of an idea that the price is too high and they have waited for a decline. Many such are tired of waiting and are making preparations to meet the ex- pense as soon as spring opens. As _ the indications appear now, it would seem that the manufacturers have known what they were about, and that the bicycle boom will continue for a considerable time longer before the market is over- stocked. NATE. Another Bicycle Eales in ‘the Field. In presenting its review of the bicycle industry of Grand Rapids, — several weeks ago, the Tradesman unintention- ally omitted the Peninsular Machine Co., which expects to turn out 1,000 Garland wheels during the present sea- son. This company is fortunate in hav- ing as its mechanical manager Matthew Lund, who received his education in the technical schools of Denmark and is conceded to be one of the finest me- chanics’ in the city. +e - It seems as if before long that there would be a good field in every city for bicycle cleaning stands, or at least for boys who have a desire to make a little money and become known as capable of cleaning bicyles in good shape. Even if such a place as a bicycle stand were not available, if it were known that boys could be procured at certain places who would call when requested and clean a bicycle properly for a fixed price, it seems as if they would ne in great demand. If this were the case, there would be a good many more bi- cycles cleaned than now. The wheels would last longer and of course be more valuable. Notwithstanding the fact that people may intend to clean their wheels, it is often neglected and put off, when, if there were a boy around whom they knew would do it for them for ten or fifteen cents, their wheeis would always look as good as new. This seems like a good opening for enterprising boys and there ought to be money in it for them. —_—~»> 2 > Some of de rules ae cyclists should observe while riding cannot be too often repeated, as their observance is essential to prevent accident. The rider should never gaze at his feet when riding, for the reason that he hardly ap- preciates the rate of speed at which he is going, and would not unlikely run into some obstruction before he knew it, and perhaps receive a serious in- jury. It is proper, when passing a team, foot passenger or any one whom he might meet on the road, always to keep to the right; or, if they are going the same way he is, to pass them on the left. It is no more than right, when meeting a horse that appears to be frightened, that the rider should dis- mount. These few courtesies are ap- preciated by everyone, and will not only gain respect for wheelmen, but will make the sport more popular than ever. i Never, as a class, does the commer- cial traveler command the rear guard of any undertaking to which he devotes himself, for he is, both by nature and profession, a swift and dashing leader, and in all enterprises haying in view the physical well-being of humanity, or the mechanical and artistic conven- iences of social and business life, he leads the vanguard. ISI S7S)} Ses yaya PSASSZ ESL SSeS SPAS SSE ( ae x - Monarch : = King of Bicycles » E As near perfect as the finest equipped bicycle factory in the world — g%&@ i juippe¢ AY CESS can produce--the acme of bicycle construction. FOUR SIVLES, $80. Oy, and We $100. 4 AU FOUR STYLES, i $80. Xo and $100. g Db y A Os VW 4 If anything cheaper will suit you, the best of lower- priced wheels is Defiance; Os eight sty es for adults and children, $75, $60, $50, and #40, fully guaranteed. = Send a AY for Monarch book. KO) ; : " Monarch Cycle Mig. Co., u WY Lake, Halsted and Fulton Sts., CHICAGO. NG Gj oo a GEO. HILSENDEGEN, Agent for Michigan, va 1 ) Woodw: rard Ave., Detroit. hy Ko ADAMS & HART, Agents, Ke Grand Rapids. or ya SIS NESDIS) (SSS SASS PAST EBDABSSESM! QOOQO POO OO OCOOOOOOOO 2. 9 g “Helical Tube remieys” | ~~ © ©.0:.0.9 ©. © © Section of Steel Ribbon or Helical Tubing used in ‘‘Premier’’ © ©:© © © © ©.© i) ©.O© © © The Agent who sells ‘«Premiers’’ has | something to _TALK ABOUT, wheels. No other wheel uses Helical Tubing. © © something different from all other © © It is much stronger, also © © lighter than drawn tube. © © © ‘¢Premiers’? Weigh 19 to 20 Ibs. ©:O © . e . And will carry the ¢$roo. Write lng cance. We whee ls—*THE WOLVERINE,” at $75.00 list. ed © heavy riders, too. They sell readily for © © also have a splendid line of © © © © We want a few more good agents in territory Write us about it. © © not already taken. ADAMS & HAR Mention MICHIGAN TRADESMAN. ©.©'©:0:0:0:0.0:0.0:.0.0.0:0.0:0:0.0:0.0:© © ©. © State Distributing Agents, Grand Rapids, Mich. © ©.O © © ee ee eR eed eT ae 24. THE MICHIGAN TRADESMAN LESSON OF THE BOND SALE. It is curious to what an extent the re- joicing over the results of the recent bond sale was carried. To hear the comments on the favorable outcome one would think there had been a general misgiving as to whether the Govern- ment had sufficient credit to float an is- sue of bonds at home, and that the out- come is an unexpected and triumphant vindication of domestic financial integ- rity. There may be some reason for re- joicing that there has been an oppor- tunity given for such a vindication of the National resources,on account of its reassurance to the timid as to the policy of the fiscal management of the Govern- ment, which is thus beneficial in its ef- fects on speculative and industrial val ues; but it bespeaks a low degree of commercial intelligence that it shoula be seriously considered necessary as a vindication of credit. It is, of course, gratifying and reas- suring that so favorable and hearty a re- sponse should be forthcoming, but the significance of the vast amount offered is not wholly a favorable indication as to the business condition of the country. That such a sum is seeking investment at so low a rate of interest would indi- cate, what is the fact, that industrial in- vestment is not in a favorable condi- tion. It may be argued that the correct price of the bonds in the markets of the world is the criterion,and that investors were governed by the speculative value, but the nature of the response indicates an immense amount of capital looking for employment. It certainly is an indication that the great need of the country is not so much money for circu- lation as a healthier condition of indus- trial enterprise. The results of the sale will, undoubt- edly, be beneficial to business. As long as it was pending, it was a source of un- certainty. Speculation was rife as to whether the sale would not withdraw so much Treasury gold as to bring to pass the realization of the indefinite financial bugbear which seems to be so constantly imminent. Every time a crisis of this kind is passed with little if any disturb ance, it is a reassurance which tends to increase public confidence. When it becomes generally learned that the worst that can happen is a variation in exchange rates—that the Government keeps the gold in its Treasury because it is willing to pay more for it than others will pay to take it away—there will be much less of this disquieting apprehension of something terrible to happen which in some way will com- promise the credit of the country and bring commercial disaster. a The Grain Market. There was quite a change in the wheat market during the week from the previous week. It lacked strength and dragged along slowly without much an- imation, closing on Saturday where it opened on Monday. While there was plenty of news of an encouraging char- acter, yet the large amount received in the Northwest had a depressing influ- ence. The exports were larger than during the corresponding week last year by goo,o00 bushels, but this seemed to have no effect in advancing prices. Winter wheat is as scarce as ever and prices must be advanced considerably before they will tempt holders of wheat to part with it. However, when there are only 310,000 bushels—against 1,573,000 bushels at the corresponding time last year—in Detroit elevators, it demon- Strates conclusively that the price of wheat will be elevated sooner or later on the present crop. Corn and oats remained, as_ usual, passive, as the large amount of both cereals keeps prices down and nothing can raise prices on either, unless it be a crop failure. The receipts of wheat have been quite large, owing tothe large cars received, many of them containing 1,000 bushels each. Receipts were: wheat, 57 Cars; oats, 5 cars and 3 carsof corn. The receipts of corn were very small, owing to the fact that our home product was very large and many stations where corn was imported last year have corn to offer of their own. C. G. A. VoreT. —_——_> 0 > Flour and Feed. Another week of seesaw markets, with wheat closing practically unchanged over closing prices of a week ago. The reluctance of large flour buyers to take hold at the recent advance in price is wearing away, as the situation becomes better understood and the actual scarcity of winter wheat becomes apparent. Good sales have been made by the local mills during the past week and all are running steadily. While exporters are not buying flour quite as freely, the mills of the Northwest are running strong and booking a larger number of small orders, scattered all over the country. The recent advance being so well held is indicative of a very strong mar- ket, and a further advance of from 20@ 25c per barrel for flour would not be at all surprising under existing .circum- stances. Corn and oats range higher again for the week and feed values are now from 25@s5oc per ton higher. Wm. N. Rowe. ___—_~»-0~—— The Tenth Annual. Traverse City, Feb. 11—The tenth annual banquet of the Business Men’s Association will be held on the evening of Feb. 12, at City opera hall. Presi- dent Milliken will act as toastmaster and responses will be made as follows: Our Association; its place in the community—Thos. T. Bates. Our City; its growth and future Hon. Perry Hannah. Good Roads—C. L. Whitney. The Ladies—Prot. C. T. Grawn. The Interests of Traverse City from a woman’s standpoint—Mrs. M. E. C. Bates. Trade Interests--H. Montague. The Interests of Traverse City from a manufacturer’s standpoint—-H. 5. Hull. Relations of the Press to the City— J. W: tannen. Fourth of July Celebration—E. W. Hastings. —_—__~ 2 -» A recent lecturer on technical educa- tion attributes the increase in manufac- tures in Switzerland and Germany, while there has been a decline in Great Britain, to the fact that for half a cen- tury those countries have been _perfect- ing their systems of industrial educa- tion. it is a remarkable fact that Swit- zerland, without coal, iron or navigable rivers, exports manufactures to a larger. value per head than England. +e. The New York Legislature has passed a bill excluding all the insurance com- panies of any foreign country which discriminates against any of the com- panies of the State in good standing with the insurance authorities and com- plying with all reasonable requirements of such foreign country. This action is in retaliation against unjust discrim- inations of the Prussian government. Obligations of Debtors. From the N. Y. Shipping List. The Court of Appeals has sustained the long-established principle that cer- tain acts of debtors in apparent con- formity with law by means of judgments and transfers cannot evade the payment of just debts. The decision was based on a suit entered against a bankrupt firm who had transferred accounts and confessed judgments to relatives, leav- ing no assets for the creditors. An ac- tion was brought in the Supreme Court to set aside the transfers and judgments which were intended to get the prop- erty beyond the reach of creditors. The Court declared the transactions unlawtul and ordered all the parties to account to a receiver for the property and_ pro- ceeds., Not being satisfied with this de- cision, the defendants appealed to the General Term, only to have it affirmed, whereupon an appeal wsa taken to the Court of Appeals. Defense argued that the facts did not prove fraud, that the firm had a right to prefer creditors among relatives, and that the latter could do with the property as_ they pleased. Plaintiffs insisted that power could not be used in making preferences to dispose of assets and cover them up to prevent creditors from reaching them, and that the whole transaction in- dicated a scheme to defraud. The Court of Appeals entertained the same opin- ion, as the original decision was sus- tained, and a receiver will now see that the rights of bona-fide creditors are pro- tected. Every trade has to contend with cases of this character, but in many instances the amounts involved are so scattered that creditors would rather lose the claims than experience annoying court proceedings. There is daily evidence that the right of bankrupts to name pre- ferred creditors is abused with criminal intent. Another method of defrauding creditors is to reorganize the business and have it under the nominal control and ownership of parties who have no interest in debts contracted previously by the individual in charge, in his own name. What honest debtors and creditors de- mand is a national bankruptcy law, with uniform provisions recognized’ in all the States. The Torrey bill gives satisfaction. Congress is fully aware of this fact and should pass it. Se a The Commercial Value of Kisses. The actual value of a kiss is one of the most difficult things in the world to determine. The market value is very irregular and fluctuating, and it all de- pends on the kisser and the kissee. Men have been known to declare that they would give the world for a kiss; but this was probably when they were dealing in futures, and did not expect to be called on to make their margin good. Occasionally a jury has to decide in cold blood what a kiss was worth to another person. Such a case has just been tried in St. Paul. A prominent society man kissed a lady, and her hus- band brought suit for damages. It was proven in the trial that he had kissed her 2,000 times, and the jury, upon re- flection and after taking into considera- tion the appearance of the lady, decided that the kisses were worth 75 cents apiece, and so assessed them to the defendant. It seemed cheap enough. A kiss that isn’t worth that much should be given away, or put on a bargain counter at cut rates. At any rate, with the new woman running things, it is not clear that the husband had a right to profit through this appropriation of community property by a moral party. +» 2-2 ‘*Have you ever noticed the liking red-haired men have for blue neckties?’’ asked a Broadway haberdasher the other day. ‘‘Almost every red-haired man who comes in here buys a light-blue necktie or one with blue of some shade in it. The combination of colors does not appeal to the artistic sense of other persons, but red-haired persons invari- ably are fond of it. If you notice the average red-haired woman, too, you will find her wearing a bow or ribbon of blue.’”’ WANTS COLUMN. Advertisements will be inserted under this head for two cents a word the first insertion and one cent a word for each subsequent in- sertion. No advertisements taken for less than 25cents. Advance payment. BUSINESS CHANCES. W- D—LOCATION FOR DRUG STORE Address Druggist, care Michigan 'Trades- ee ee ee NOR SALE, CHEAP—THREE GREEN- houses, 3,100 feet of gloss, first-class steam heat, five room cottage, lot, 98x!9 —a bargain. Must sell at once. Wm. G. White, Ovid, Mich. 957 TINO = EXCHANGE—5d-ACKK ERUIT FaRM near the city for merchandise in good town. Address L. & Son, 62 Hermitage building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 956 Vy TANTED TO EKXCHANGE—PART CITY property toward a small stock of general merchandise. E. J. Horton, Room 1, Houseman block, Grand Rapids. 955 y.... » EXCHANGE, STORE BUILD- ing in one of the best towns in Michigan for small drug stock. Will pay part cash. Ad- dress No. 954, care Michigan Tradesman. 954 YOR RENT—EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD stand for grocery business. Living rooms above if desired. John CG. Dunton, Grand Rap- ids. 950 NOR SALE-FEED AND FLOUR MILL; water power, 12 foot head, two Laffell wheels; good building, 36x60, two stories and busement, which is of stone two sets burrs; all in good order: located on Michigan Central Rail- way, at Leoni, Michigan; two acres laud with property. Call or address, E. Larzelere, Leoni, Mich. 949 NOR SALE—SMALL LIVERY STOvK IN good town with good trade. Reason for selling, other business! Address, No. 945, care Michigan Tradesman. 948 7 EXCHANGE —THE BOOTS, SHOES, RUB- bers, hats and caps of a general stock, amounting to about $2,500, for pine lumber, lath and shingles. For porticulars, address No. 945, care Michigan Tradesman. 945 Sige RENT. STORE. FINE LOCATION FOR dry goods or general m rehandise; or will sell cheap. Geo. Kirt and, 1151 So. Division street, Grand Rapids, Mich. 942 NOR SALE CHEAP—125 ACRE FARM, 100 acres improved: or will exchange for good city property. G. H. Kirtland, 1151 So. Division street, Grand Rapids, Mich. 941 ANTED—TO EXCHANGE GOOD HOUSE and lot, with seven rooms and fine plas tered cellar, in Graid Raids, for stock boots and shoes. Will pay acash difference. Address Box 87, Bowling Green, Ohio. 936 NOR SALE--NICK STOCK OF DRUGS IN Northern Indiana; town of 600 in splendid farming country: no pharmacy law; price, $1,500. T. P. Stiles, Millersburg. Ind. 934 NOR SALE—CLEAN GROCERY STOCK IN city of 3,000 inhabitants. Stock and fixtures will inventory about $1,500. Best location. Ad- dress No. 933. Care Michigan Tradesman. — 938 NOR SALE—A SMALL STOCK OE GENERAL merchandise in best farming country in Michigan. Best reasons for selling. Address Lock Box 9, Woodland, Mich. 931 NOR SALE-STAPLE AND FANCY GRO- eery stock, i voicing about $1,400, located in live Southern Michigan town of 1,200 inhabitants; good trade, nearly all cash. Reasons forselling, other business. Address No. 907, care Michigan Tradesman. 907 $1 2() WILL BUY W#LL-SELECTED 9 stock of bazaar and holiday goods in atown of 1,800 population. Good farming trade; location onthe main corner of town; all goods new, just opened Nov. 9, 1895. Rent, $8 per month; size of store, 24x45. Poor health reason forselling. Address, J.Clark, care Mich- igan Tradesman. 888 VOR SALE—A FIRST-CLASS HARDWARE and implement business in thriving village in good farming community. Address Brown & Sehler, Grand Rapids, Mich. 881 MISCELLANEOUS. JANTED TO CORRESPOND WITH SHIP- pers of butter and eggs and other season- able produce. R. Hirt, 36 Market street, Detroit. 951 = HORSE POWER ELECTRIC motor, new or second-hand. Tradesman ee. New Blodgett Building, Grand Rap- ids. NOR SALE—FORTY FEET 7 FOOT OAK partition with crackle glass and sliding door, used only a few months. Will sell cheap. Tradesman Company, New Blodgett Building, Grand Rapids. 953 AY ANTED—SITUATION AS REGISTERED assistant pharmacist, first-class references. Address No. 940, care Michigan Tradesman. 940 ANTED—412 MERCHANTS AND OTHERS to send me an order for Rubber Stamps. Will J. Weller. Muskegon, Mich. 938 ANTED—POSITION BY AN EXPERI- enced registered pharmacist familiar with all details of retail drug business. Will accept any kind of position. Address No. 913, care Michigan Tradesman. 913 ANTED-—SEVERAL MICHIGAN’ CEN- tral mileage books. Address, stating price, Vindex, care Michigan Tradesman. 869 ANTED—BUTTER, EGGS, POULTRY, PO- tatoes, onions, apples, cabbages, ete. Cor- respondence solicited. Watkins & Axe, 84-86 South Division street, Grand Rapids. 673 iw a SAT Sy ee DRUGGIST JUST COM- mencing business, and every one already started, to use our system of poison labels. What has cost you $15 you can now get for #4. Four- teen labels do the work of 113. Tradesman Com- pany, Grand Rapids.