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TTHK MMERICSN SEB JQURlSJtl,. 



build (Iroue-eomb all avoiinil thciu. 1. 

 Why did these second swai'ms, having 

 young queens, build drone-comb as 

 soon as they had drawn out the foun- 

 dation ? 2. To secure brood-comb, 

 must I cut the drone-comb out ? 3. If 

 so, when is the proper time to do it ? 



[1. Presumedly because their queen 

 had failed to become fertilized. 



2. I do not see how you can secure 

 worker-comb where the drone-comb is, 

 unless you cut the latter out. 



3. The best time to have bees build 

 worker-comb is after all the swarming- 

 fever is over, or when they have a 

 young queen, (jr Ijoth ; and of course 

 when everything is favorable for tlie 

 comb-building. — James Heddon.] 



TVisconsiii State Con-reiitioii. 



The bee-keepers of Wisconsin meet in 

 their fourth annual couvention, at the 

 Capitol in Madison, Feb. 8, 1888. 



In consequence of the State Agricultural 

 Convention being held in the same week, 

 with its usually interesting essays,speeches, 

 papers and discussions, the bee-convention 

 will probably last but one day. Reduced 

 rates can be secured on all railroads, there- 

 by making the expense much less, and giv- 

 ing those who wish to do so, a chance to 

 attend both conventions. 



The following is the programme for the 

 convention : 



President's Address, C. A. Hatch, Ithaca 



Notes from American Bee-Keepers' Con- 

 vention, Frank Wilcox, Mauston. 



Relation of Producer to the Commission 

 Merchant, A. V. Bishop, Commission Mer- 

 chant, Milwaukee. 



The Heddon Hive and How to Use it, W. 

 H. Putnam, River Falls. 



How to Build a Bee-Cellar, D. D. Daniher, 

 Madison. 



How to Get the Best Extracted Honey, E. 

 France, Platteville. 



Comb or Extracted Honey ; Which ? F. 

 Minnick, North Freedom. 



C. A. Hatch, President, Ithaca, Wis. 



Frank Wilcox, Secretary, Mauston, Wis. 



Vennoiit State Convention. 



The 14th annual convention of the Ver- 

 mont Bee-Keepers' Association will be held 

 at the Van Ness House at Burlington, Vt., 

 on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18 and 

 19, 1888. The order of exercises is as fol- 

 lows: 



Wednesday Evening, 1:30 p. m.— Con- 

 vention called to order by the President. 

 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 

 Reading of the Constitution, etc. 



At 2: 15.— A paper by W. H. Wheatley, 

 St. Johnsbury, on "Vermont Bees." Fol- 

 lowed by discussion of the subject by the 

 convention. 



At 2:45—" Experience of Fifteen Years in 

 Bee-Keeping," by II. B. Isham, New Haven. 



At 3:00— Discussion : "Is it advisable to 

 insert empty combs in the centre of Ijrood- 

 nests for the purjinse of spreading brood in 

 the spring ?" Opened by F. M. Wright. 



At 3:30— Discussion : " What is the best 

 method to prevent an increase in colonies ?" 

 Led by J. E. Crane. 



Wednesday Evening, 6:45— Appoint- 

 ment of committees. 



At 7:00— Discussion : "Bee-keeping in 

 Vermont ; does it pay ?" " Its hindrances," 

 N. G. Webster, Bakersfield. " Its Expen- 

 ses," J. H. Larabee, Larabee's Point. " Its 

 profits," Geo. Beechev, Essex, "As a busi- 

 ness," H. L. Leonard, Brandon. 



At 1:15— Essay : "The pleasure and diffi- 

 culties of bee-keeping ;" by a lady bee- 



At 8:15— Essay: "Should women keep 

 bees and join the Bee-Keepers' Associa- 

 tion ?" by a lady bee-keeper. 



Thttrsdat Fouenoon, 9:00— Reports of 

 tlie Secretary and Treasurer. Reports of 

 counnittees, organization, etc. 



At 10:15— Discussion : "Is it profitable 

 to use full sheets of foundation in the brood- 

 chamber ?" Opened by F. H. McFarlaud, 

 St. Albans. 



At 10:45— Question Drawer. A.E.Manum, 

 Bristol. 



At 11:15 — Discussion : "Marketing 

 houey." Led by J. E. Crane. 



Adjournment. R. H. Holmes, Sec. 



noney and Beestvax ^larket. 



COXVEMTIOBT XOTICES. 



tS~ The Eastern New York Bee-Keepers' Associa- 

 tion win meet on Jan. -^4. 25 and 26. 188S, in Agricul- 

 tural Hall, at Albany. N. Y. Every one is welcome. 

 We are sure to have a pleasant an profltable time. 

 John aspinwall. Sec. 



S^~ The Des Moines County Bee-Keepers' Associ- 

 ation will hold its next meeting on April 24. 1888. at 

 Burlington, Iowa. John NAu, Sec. 



Z^' The Hardin County Bee-Keepers' Associa- 

 tion will meet at the Court House in Eldora, Iowa, 

 on the second Saturday in each month, at noon 

 (12 o'clock), until further notice. 



J. W. B0CHAUAN, See. 



B^F" The next regular meeting of the Stark County 

 Bee-Keepers' Society will be held in Grange Hall at 

 Canton, O., on Feb. 4, 1888. A full attendance is de- 

 sired, as business of importance will be considered. 

 MARK Thomson, Sec. 



B^~ The Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Bee- 

 Keepers' Association will hold its sixth annual con- 

 vention in Moore's Hall at Davenport. Iowa, on Feb. 

 15 and 16, 1888, H. S. Dibbern, Sec. 



SW The Northeastern Ohio, Northern Pennsyl- 

 vania and Western New York Bee-Keepers' Associa- 

 tion will hold its nintli annual convention in the 

 Commercial House Parlor, in Meadville. Penn., on 

 Wednesday and 'rhursday, January 25 and 26,1888. 

 Reduced hotel rates have been secured. 



C. H. COON, See. 



B^" The annual convention of the Vermont State 

 Bee-Keepers' Association will be held at the Van 

 Ness House, in Burlington, Vt., on the Jan. 18 and 

 19, 1888. R. H. Holmes, Sec. 



tW The annual meeting of the Northwestern 

 Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin Bee-Keepers' 

 Association will be held in G. A. R, Hall, corner of 

 State & North Main Sts.. in Kockford, Ills., on Jan. 

 17 and 18, 1888. Dr. Miller will be present, and a 

 good programme is in course of preparation. 



D. A. FiTLLEB, See. 



Frank I.,eslie''s Sunday Maga- 

 zine for February contains an exceedingly 

 interesting article by Lily Higgin, on 

 " Modern English Artists," with portraits, 

 giving just the information that all wish to 

 have. "From the Suez Canal, Through 

 Two Seas, to the Equator," is important, in 

 view of the perennially interesting Eastern 

 Question. The number closes, as usual, 

 with a piece of sacred music. 



CHICAGO. 

 HONKY.— We quote : White clover 1-lb. section» 



18®20c.i 2-Ib8., 16®18c.; dark I-lbs. n®18c.i 2-bls. 

 15@16c. Extracted, is firm at 7(5inc.. depending 

 upon the quality, and style of package. Dark. 2 

 or 3 eta. below above quotations. Heceiptfi light 

 and demand fair. 



BBBSWAJL— 22®23c. 



Dec. 20. 8. T. FISH 4 CO., 189 8. Water St. 



CHICAGO. 



HONEY.— Prices range from 18®20c. for the best 

 grades, with light demand ; 2-lb. sections. 15®16c. 

 Dark ts not wanted. Extracted is steady at 7@10c., 

 according to style of package. 



BBE8WAX.,— 20®230. R. A. BURNKTT. 



Dec. 7. 161 South Water St. 



DETROIT. 

 HONEY.— Best white in 1-pound sections, 19®2Uc. 

 Extracted, 1 l®12c. Demand brisk. 

 BBK8WAi.-21®23c. 

 Dec. 13. M.H. HUNT, Bell Branch, Mich. 



CI/EVBLAND. 

 HONEY.— Best white i-lbs. sections sell at 19@20 

 cts. Extracted, 7®8c. Demand small. 

 BEBSWAX.-22®25C. 

 Dec. 15 A. C. KENDBL. 115 Ontario 8t. 



NEW YORK. 

 HONKY.— We quote : Fancy white in 1-lb. sec- 

 tions, 16@19c.; the same in 2-lbs.. 14@I6c.; buck- 

 wheat 1-lbs., ll®12c.: 2-lbs.. lOgillc. Off grades 

 l@2c. per lb. less. White "extracted, 8®9c. Mar- 

 ket dull. 

 BEESWAX.— 22®23c. 



MCCAUL & HILDRBTH BROS., 

 Dec. 20. 28 & 30 W. Broadway, near Duane 8t. 



KANSAS CITY. 



HONEY.— We quote: Choice white l-lbs., 18@20c.; 

 dark, i«®i8c.: choice white 2.1bB., 18c.; dark, 15 to- 

 16c. Extracted, white, in 60-lb. tin cans, 9c.; in 

 barrels. 8c.: dark, in barrels, 5@6c. California 2- 

 Ib. white comb. 18c.; dark, i6c. Extracted, white, 

 in 60-lb. cans. 8@9c.; amber, 8c. 



BEESWAX.-No. 1. 20c.: No. 2. 16®l8c. 

 Dec. 19. CL.BM0N8. CLOON&CO., cor4th*Walnut. 



ST- LOUIS. 



HONEY.— Choice comb. I8fg.20c.: latter price for 

 choice white clover in good condition. Strained, 

 In barrels, 5fe6c. Extra fancy, and of bright color 

 and in No. 1 packages. M-cent advance on above. 

 Extracted, in bbls., 6H®7c. ; in cans, 7 to 9 cents. 

 Short crop indicates further advance in prices. 



BEESWAX.— 2<lc. for nrime. 



Dec. 19. D. G. TDTT & CO.. Commercial St. 



CINCINNATI 



HONBY.— We quote extracted at 4®9c. per lb. 

 Choice comb, 16®20c., in the jobbing way. The 

 demand for extracted exceeds arrivals, and for 

 comb tlie demand is tame. 



BEESWAX.— Demand is good— 20@22c. per lb. for 

 good to choice vellow. on arrival. 

 Dec. 12. C. F. MDTH & SON, Freeman & Central At. 



NEW YORK. 



HONEY.— We quote : Fancy white 1-lb. sections, 

 17®19c.; fancy 2-lbs.. 15@16c. Lower grades l@2c. 

 per lb. less. Buckwheat l-lbs.. Il@l2c.: 2-lbs., 10® 

 lie. Extracted, white. 9®10c.: buckwheat. 6@7c. 



Demand has slackened some, and to mal^e sales 

 we must shade above prices. About Jan. 15 we ex- 

 pect a more active demand. 

 Dec.31. F.G.STROHMBYER&CO., 122Water8t. 



PHILADELPHIA. 



HONEY.- Fancy white l-lbs.. 18@'9o.; fair l-lbs 

 17c.: dark l-lbs. are slow sale at 14®15c. ; fancy 2- 

 Ibs., white. 15@16c.: buckwheat fancy l-lbs., 13®14 

 cts.: common, 12c. Prices tend downward. 



BEESWAX.— 23®24c. 



Dec. 11. ARTHUR TODD. 2122 N. Front St. 



MILWAUKEE. 

 HONEY.— Choice white I-lbs., 20c.: fair. 19®20c.: 

 2-lbs., U<<5il9c.; 3-lbs., I6@18c. White extracted In 

 kegs or half-barrels, gViagXc; in pails or cans. 9)^ 

 to IOC. : amber, in is-barrel8,9^®9Hc.; dark in kegs 

 and barrels. 7®7V^c. Demand good, supply fair. 



BEESWAX.— 22®25C. 



Dec. 15. A. V. BISHOP, 142 W. Water St. 



SAN FRANCISCO. 



HONEY.— We quote : White to extra, 19®i8c.; 

 amber. io@i3c. Extracted, white liquid, 7®7J^c.; 

 amber and candied, 5H®6>ic. Market quiet. 



BEESWAX.— 20@24c. 



Jan. 7. SCHACHT & LEMCKB, 122-124 Davis St. 



BOSTON. 



HONEY.- We quote: 1-lb. sections, 16®17o.: 2- 

 Ib. sections, 14®15c. Extracted. 8®9c. The market 

 is not very brisk and sales are slow. 



BEESWAX.- 25 cts. per lb. 



Jan. 12. BLAKI * RIPLIT, 57 Ctiattaam Street, 



SAN FRANCISCO. 



HONEY.— We quote: White comb, 17@19c.; am- 

 ber l2ti»@15c. Light amber to white extracted, 

 7>4®sc.; amber, dai^k and candied, 6)l®7Hc. Mar- 

 ket firm and stocks light. 



BEESWAX.- 22@23c. 



Dec. 12. O. B. SMITH * CO., 423 Front 8t. 



KANSAS CITY. 



HONEY.— We quote : Choice white 2-lb. Bectlons. 

 17® 18c.; dark 2-lbs, 14® 150. ; choice white l-lhs., isto- 

 20 cts.; dark l-lbs., 15®i6e. White extracted, 7®8o.; 

 dark. 5®6c. Demand is light. 



BEESWAX.- 21 to 22c. 



Jan. 10. HAMBLIN & BBAR88, 514 Walnut St. 



