1898. 



THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 



735 



f ornia ever saw I should not be able to give 

 any attention to my bees. In April, when 

 all hope oC rain enough to give us a honey 

 crop had disappeared, a man came along 

 wanting to buy my bees. I told bim he was 

 the man I wanted to see badly, as I was 

 sure we should not have enough honey 

 gathered to keep the bees over till another 

 year. But he was sanguine, and I sold out 

 to him at .*1.50 per colony. I then sold off 

 all I had except my ranch and went to Pas- 

 adena, where I had a son-in-law. Here I 

 spent two months without any improve- 

 ment. I then went out to the mountains 

 and spent a month ; but still my trouble 

 held on with a choking grip. I then pulled 

 out for Fremont Co., Colo., leaving buried 

 in the beautiful climate of California a 

 whole graveyard of blasted hopes. And 

 here I am, poorer and leaner — but not yet 

 cured of the bee-fever. L. J. Temi'lin. 

 Fremont Co., Colo., Nov. 5. 



Report for Past Season. 



Our report for the season of I89S is as fol- 

 lows: Increast from S7' to 95 colonies, and 

 harvested 3,150 pounds of amber extracted 

 honey. Bees are in good condition for win- 

 tering. Inman Bros. 



Midland Co., Mich., Nov. 9. 



Not Bad for an OS Year. 



I got 1,724 pounds of honey from 50 colo- 

 nies the past season. Not so bad for an off 

 year. I like the American Bee Journal 

 very much. Henkt K. Gresh. 



Elk Co., Pa., Nov. T. 



Very Poor Season. 



It has been a very poor season here for 

 bees. I got less than 75 pounds of comb 

 honey from eight colonies, spring count, 

 and increast to 12. Early flowers seemed 

 to have no honey, but the fall flow has been 

 very good. The bees seem to have plenty 

 for winter stores ; so here is hopes for better 

 success next year. F. D. Ketes. 



Hampshire Co., Mass., Nov. 8. 



Using Tests for Glucose. 



I have used the tests for glucose on page 

 674, as mentioned at the Omaha convention, 

 to good advantage in the short time I have 

 known them. Grocers here are retailing so- 

 called honey at 10 cents a pint. The dis- 

 semination of these simple tests will, in my 

 opinion, do as much as anything in putting 

 down adulteration. Ic is surprising the 

 startling effect produced upon people by 

 the tea test. It would be laughable if it 

 were not so serious. I would advise 

 bee-keepers to print these tests on their 

 honey-labels. H. Austin. 



Mercer Co., N. J., Nov. 1. 



Southwestern Wisconsin Convention. 



The Southwestern Wisconsin Bee-Keep- 

 ers' Society met at Lone Rock, Oct. 5 and (i. 

 There was not so large an attendance, as 

 was expected, but there was an interesting 

 meeting. There were several good papers 

 read, including an excellent one ou the 

 Omaha convention of the United States 

 Bee-Keepers' Union, by H. Lathrop. 



The election of officers resulted as fol- 

 lows: President, N. E. France; Vice-Pres- 

 ident, M. M. Rice; Secretary and Treas- 

 urer, F. L. Murray, of Calamine. 



The following resolutions were read and 

 approved : 



The Southwestern Wisconsin Bee-Keep- 

 ers' Association at its annual meeting Oct. 

 5 and fi, at Lone Rock, feel grateful for the 

 benefits derived from the State foul brood 

 law, in the suppression of foul brood in the 

 State of Wisconsin ; and as there is still 

 need of its continuance, this Society rec- 

 ommends N. E. France, of Platteville, for 

 appointment by the Governor for State 

 foul brood inspector. 



These memorial resolutions relating to the 

 death of Thomas Evans, was adopted: 



Whereas, the intimate relations held by 



the deceast with the Southwestern Wis- 

 consin Bee-Keepers' Society as its Vice- 

 President, renders it proper that we place 

 upon record our appreciation of his ser- 

 vices; therefore be it 



J/exuh'iil, That we deplore the loss of Thos. 

 Evans, of Lansing, Iowa, with deep feelings 

 of regret : that we tender his wife our earn- 

 est sympathy in her atHiction, and the loss 

 of a faithful partner. 



liesolnxl. That a copy of the foregoing 

 resolutions signed by the ofiicers of the 

 Society be given the wife of the deceast. 



The convention closed with music by res- 

 ident ladies and N. E. France. 



F. L. Mdrrat, Sec. 



Lafayette Co., Wis. 



Poor Year for Bees. 



The past was a poor year here— hardly 

 any swarms or honey, altho the bees are 

 strong for winter. We had surplus honey 

 from only one colony out of nine — I took 43 

 well-filled sections. J. M. Harding. 



Knox Co., Maine, Oct. 25. 



Exhibiting at Fairs. 



During September and first week of Octo- 

 ber I exhibited bees, bee-appliances, and 

 honey, at several fairs. Of course it is not 

 neccessary to say that a glass hive and su- 

 per showing the methods used to get comb 

 honey was a great attraction, and brought 

 me in touch with a large number of bee- 

 keepers. Strange to say, there were quite 

 a number who did not know there was such 

 a paper as the American Bee Journal, and 

 still a great many keeping bees in box 

 hiv65. Of course, the premiums received 

 for making an exhibit for the interests of 

 apiculturists did not cover expenses and 

 time, but I did it more to advertise my 

 honey, which I am putting out myself from 

 a door-to-door canvass. 



John H. Denter. 



Northampton Co., Pa., Oct. 31. 



Colorado.— The Colorado State Bee Keep- 

 ers' Association will bold their annual con- 

 vention Nov. :30 and Dec. 1 and 2, 1S98, in the 

 State Capitol Building. Denver. The Horti- 

 culturists meet Nov. 28. 29 and 30. our first 

 day beiny their last. This arrangement will 

 give members of both a chance to attend the 

 other's meeting and discuss common in- 

 terests. R. i;. AiKiN, Pres.. Loveland, Col. 



F. Kauchfuss, Sec. Elvrla, Coi. 



Ontario. —The annual meeting of the On- 

 tario Bee-Keepers' Association will be held 

 in fiuelDh. Dec. 6, 7 and 8, 1898. Owing to 

 the Guelph Fat Stock Show, the Guelph Poul- 

 try and Pet Stock Show, and the Experimen- 

 tal Union meeting on the same dates, there 

 will be a larKC meeting of beekeepers, and 

 each association will be a help to the other, as 

 many are Interested In all the different meet- 

 ings. All are cordially invited to attend the 

 meetings. W. COUSE, Sec. 



Street-,ville. Ont. 



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IVIAKKEX QUOXAXIUIVS. 



Chicago, Nov. 8.— There is no change In 

 this maruet since last quoted, honey ol all 

 kinds meets with good sale at prices then 

 given. As this Is the time of year when sales 

 are most active, receipts are aulckly dis- 

 posed ot. R. A. Burnett & Co. 



San Francisco, Nov. 2.— White comb, 9y<i 

 to lOHc; amber, 7i4 to 9c. Extracted, white, 

 7to7>4C.; light amber, 6J4 to 6Mic. Beeswax, 

 24@t>7c 



There la so little extracted now offering 

 that it is hardly quotable In a wholesale way. 

 Comh Is in fair suoply and is being very 

 steadily held, altho with the demand for 

 same almost wholly local, the movement Is 

 not very rapid. 



St. .I^ouis, Sept, 9. — Fancy white comb. 

 l'2tol2!4c.; A No. 1 white, 10 to lie; No. 1 

 white. 9 to 10c. ; dark and partially-fllled from 

 5 to 8c, as to quality. Extracted in cases. No. 

 1 white, 6 to 6>4c; No. 2. .5!4c; amber, 5e; in 

 barrels, No. 1 white, 5!4e: amber, 4i4 to .5c; 

 dark, 4 to 4i4c. Choice Beeswa.x. prime, i4c; 

 choice, 24 iic. At present there is a good de- 

 mand for honey. Westcott Com. Co. 



Kansas City, Sept. 9.— Fancy white comb, 

 12@i:ic; No. 1, ll(ai'.ic; amber, 10@llc. Ex- 

 tracted, white, 5^4@«e; amber, 5®.5!4c; dark, 

 4!^@.5c. Beeswax. 22@25c. 



The receipts of comb honey are larger. 



C. U. Olemons & Co. 



Boston, Sept. 30. — Our honey market 

 shows a decided firmer tone bince our last. A 

 few sales have been made at 15c lor an extra 

 fancy lot, while almost all sales ranging from 

 A No. 1 to fancy now are made at 14e, while 

 occasionally, something a little off, will bring 

 as low as 12H to 13c. We do not look to see 

 an.v lower prices. 



Extracted. Florida. In barrels, mostly 6c to 

 •70, with a good demand. Beeswax, slow sale 

 at 26c tor best. Blake. Scott & Lee. 



Indianapolis, Oct. 3.— Fancy white comb 

 honey, 12 to 12>4c; No 1,10 to lie. Demand 

 fairly good. Tar-coloi-ed comb honey. 8 to 9c, 

 with almost no demand. Clover and Dasswood 

 extracted honey, 6mo7e. Beeswax. S.'i to 37c. 

 Walter S. PonoER. 



nillwankee,Oct. IS.— Fancy 1 pounds, 12!< 

 to Via ; A No. 1, 12 to 12/ic; No. 1, 11 to 12c; 

 No. 2. 10 to 10!4; mixt. amber and dark. 8 to 

 9c. Extracted, white. In barrels, kegs and 

 pails, 6V4 to 7c; dark, 5 to 5%c. Beeswax, 26 

 to 27c. 



This market la in good condition tor the best 

 grades of honey, either comb or extracted. 

 The receipts of the new crop are very fair, 

 and some of very nice quality. The demand 

 has beeu and continues to be very good, and 

 values are firm on fancy grades and straight, 

 uniform packing. A. V. Bishop & Co. 



Columbus, O., Oct. 29.- Fancy, 14 to 15c; 

 No, 1. 12 to 13o; No. 2. 10 to lie; amber, 9 to 

 10c. Receipts somewhat heavier, but demand 

 improves as weather gets colder. 



Columbus Com. and Storage Co. 



New York, Oct. 22.— Receipts of comb 

 honey are large, and there is quite a stock 

 now on the market. While white Is In good 

 demand, buckwheat and mixt seem to be 

 somewhat neglected, and quotation prices 

 have to be shaded in order to sell In "quantity 

 lots: We quote: 



Fancy white, 13 to 14c; No. 1 white. 11 to 

 12c; amber. 10c; mixt and buckwheat. 8 to 9c. 

 Stocksol extracted are light of all kinds. De- 

 mand Is good at following prices: White, 6 

 totSHic; amber, 5V4c; dark, 5c. Southern, In 

 halt barrels and barrels at from 55c to 60c a 

 gallon. Beeswax dull at 26c. 



HiLDRETH Bros, & Seoelken. 



Detroit, Oct. 20.— Honey In better demiind 

 and better prices as follows: Fancy white, 

 13(ai4c; No. 1, 12@l3c; fancy dark and am- 

 ber, 10@I Ic. Extracted, white. 6@7c: dark. 5 

 <a5!>ic. Beeswax, 25@26c. M. H. Hunt. 



Minneapolis, Oct. 20 —Fancy white clo- 

 ver comb is now selling at ll@12c.; amber. 

 10!.4c. Extracted fancy white clover. oXc. ; 

 amber, 4?i(ii5c. Dark grades, both comb and 

 extracted, not wanted at low prices. 



S. H. Hall & Co. 



Buffalo, Nov. H.— Strictly fancy honey Is 

 very scar e and held at i:ic; occasionally 14c; 

 but It must be perfect goods; fair to good 

 white. 11 1 1 12c; If much soiled, 9to lOoi dark 

 grades. 7 to 8c. Trade Is good for all qualities 

 and no large stocks in market. Extracted, 

 5 to 6c. Beeswax, 24 to 28o. 



Batterson Sc Co. 



