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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Farmers Meeting at Niddicbury-At-
tendance Hindcrcd by Poor Travelling

Middlcbury, Feb. 15.---The Vermont
State board Of agriculture held Il
meeting here this afternoon and even
ing under most unfavorable weather
conditions. The storm of yesterday,
last night and all this forenoon had
practically isolated the people of the
heig hboring country towns, SO that
when Secretary George ii. Aitkin of
the board called the meeting to order
at 80 o'clock this afternoon the num-
Der of auditors did not exceed 100.
Several of the speakers who had been
advertised to be here and deliver ad-
dresses We're unable 10 make connec-
tons, but in some cases others took
their places acccptably.
At this afternoons session a very
brief address of welcome was made by
George H. Chaffee, past master of the
Middlebury Grange, and then j. Walter
Mexican, for ten years secretary of the
Maine state board of agriculture, gave
an address on "Dairies and Dairy
Cows" Mr.. McKeen talked interest
ingly for about an hour and at the
conclusion of his address answered
numerous pertinent questions.
Dana H. Morse of the Vermont board
followed with an address on soil and
Its Culture" the objective point being
in particular to the preparation of the
soil for the raising of potatoes. lie
was followed by another member of
the State board. Ernest Hitchcock who
spoke on Forestry and Vermont Pros
perity." These addresses were more
than well received and each OF the
speakers was called upon to answer
numerous questions. and it was after
FIVE o'clock when the afternoon meet
ing was brought to close.
In the evening addresses OF the ut
most interest and in some cases OF
great importance Were delivered by
Prof. J. l.. Hills of Burlington, Secre-
tary Aitkn, Homer w. Vail, formerly
of the board, and DR.. III. ID. Holton OF
Brattleboro, president of the State
board of health,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22
Retail Trade in Seasonable Mer-
chandise Is Considerably
Stimulated.
MANUFACTURING LIVELY.
Leading Industries Failing Further be-
hind Their Ordcrs-ExpOrt Statis-
tics for january VIII Exceed All
Recoris-TextiIe Mills in More
satisfactory Position.

New York. Feb. 16.-R. G. Dun e. Co.
weekly review Of trade tomorrow will
say:
Weather conditions have continued to
stimulate merchandise, part of the ear
ier unsatisfactory results being offset by
"A vigorous demand for winter clothing
and footwear while household consump-
ton of fuel has revived retail trade. so
that coal dealers will not carry over as
heavy stocks at the end of the season
as was indicated by last month s bust
ness. Nor has the possibility of a strike
unsettled confidence in the future, jobbinE
and wholesale of dry goods for the spring
trade reaching greater aggregate than
last year. and collections are very prompt
in most instances. Manufacturers in
most leading industries are falling far
Their behind with deliveries especially in
the Steel business, while increased capac-
ty has not kept pace with requirements.
but reports from the WOODEN mills are
irregular. AS to foreign trade prellml-
nary statistics of exports in January fell
short of the month preceding but promise
to surpass al records for the correspond
ing month in previous years, while for the
last week at this port exports were s.
oil 1896 larger than year ago. but I'M
ports declined sl,741.SS0. Railway earn
ngs in the first week of February were
245 per cent. larger than in the same
week OF 1905. Bank exchanges at New
York for the week were 2o.4 per cent. lar
ger than last year, while in other leading
cities the gains averaged 1870 per cent
Textile mills are in a more sattsfac-
tory position, less irregularity beng
noticed in the prices of cotton goods
despite the somewhat unsettled mar
ket for raw material.
Little of special interest has occur
red to influence the markets for farm
staples except the publication of the
official reports of exports in january
which showed a total value of 1876, ST.
1873 against s6564s,617 in the CORES
pondng month of 1905.
Failures this week numbered 241 in
the United States against 25S last year
and 30 in Canada, compared with 81 n
year ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22
The Brink Is Near,
'ew Burlington People Know How
Near II Is,

Every time you neglect backache,
Allow the kidneys to become clogged,
Fail to cure urinary disorders,
You get nearer the brink of Bright
disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills will save you from
danger.
Proof Of it in Burlington testimony.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Butler, Of 80 Center
st., Burlington, Vt, says: Il was in
misery for more than a year with kid
ney trouble. l had terrible pains in my
kidneys and at times when IN "A stopped
position 1t would be almost Impossible
FOR me to straighten. | could not sleep
at night and some times ! could not
turn over in bed without help. | was
also very dizzy and when I had cold or
on damp day ] was sure to be worse.
] had my attention called to Doan' $
Kidney Pills and my daughter got me
box at the Park Drug Store. They
did wonders for me. Before | had used
Two boxes the pain was gone from my
back. could sleep at night and had no
more of the dizzy spells and in every
way | was better after had used
Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y. sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22
SPRING TRADE EXPANDS.
Cold Weather Revives the Sale of Coal
--CrOss Current.

New York, Feb. 16.--Bradstrccts
summary of the state of trade will say
to morrow:
Spring trade in dry goods, clothing,
shoes and millinery continues to show
expansion despite the presence OF win
ter conditions. interruption from this
source. in fact, has been less than an
ticipatcd, and shipments of goods on
old orders and preparations for house
trade at leading ccntcrs go on I'M
checked. Retail trade has been appre-
ciably helped by the weather but con-
siderable stocks will unquestionably be
carried over because recorder business
has not been heavy, owing to mild
weather. earlier in the season. Coal
and strike talk in hrmer prices and en-
larged demand. some of which is for
coal TO be stored pending clearer
view of the outcome of present ncEo-
tiations. Tho literature of the week
anent the predicted strike has been
rather of a quoting nature. Summed
up, it may be said that there are a
number of cross currents visible, but
a record spring trade is apparently all
but secured and tho future crop dc
velopmcnt will largely govern fail and
winter trade which as yet is of a small
aggregate volume. Business failures
for the week ending February 10 num-
Der 204, against 204 last week and 243
in the like week Of 1908.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22
NEW CORPORATIONS.
AI sorts of Enterprises in List An
nonnccd by Tax Cor,,uisSinncr.

The names Of a number of now corpora
tons have been received at the office of
j. f." Cushman, State tax commissioners
Their names. the purpose for which they
We're organized and the capital stock arc
az follows:
Vermont branch Of the New York state
institute. Burlington, purpose, acquiring
the right to use and using the New York
state treatment for alcoholism and drug
habit; capital stock 5000
Cheora Kadisho Huntington Of Bur
lington; Jewish Benevolent society.
Rutland Railway, light Il Power CO.,
Rutland; purpose. operating Eas plant.
and electric and street railway. The COM
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22
DEATH OF WELL KNOWN VERNON
TER

The Daily Chronicle of La Crosse, Wis,
announces the recent death, at the age
of 81 years of stephen Martindale ST.,
brother of the late Mrs. Daniel Roberts
of this city. From the Chronicle" we
gather the following sketch of his life.
He was born in Tinmouth, Vt, in 1898.
son of stephen and Diantha (kenU
Martindale, who We're also natives of
Vermont. He was graduated from Mid
dlebury College in 1S47 and from the
well known law school at Balston, n.
y. lie began practice in Wallingford,
VT, last went West and in 1854 located
in La Crosse where he continuously re
sided thereafter, engaged in the lumber
business in connection with his practice
and later devoting most of his time 10
loans and insurance. lie was a man of
influence and from the infancy of the
city, his hand was felt in the develop
ment of business and educational inter
ests. He was a typical Nermonter. His
father, a graduate of Middlebury College
in the class of 1905, was a preacher for
many years in Wallingford, VT His
grandfather of the same name was at
the battle Of Bennington, when a boy,
and was in command of regiment of
Vermont militia in the War of 1872. Re
cords of the field and camp at Burling
ton and Plattsburgh made by his son
and officers of the staff, are preserved
in the family. In Dorset at the home of
Cephas Kent, his great grandfather on
the maternal side, was prOmulgate ted
Ncrmonts' first Declaration of lndepen-
dence Of the world.
Mr.. Martindale was married to Miss
Catharine j. Howard of Benson, VT,
whose death preceded his by about two
months. He survived by three children
and sister, Mrs. l. NJ. Hill, of Beloit,
Wis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22
Doubled the Quantity Of Eees
What is the purpose of feeding poul

What is the purpose of feeding poul.
try FOOD! is it not to give strength
and vigor to young stock and to in
crease the egg production in older birds?
II. l.. Rice of Fairlee, VI tells how
pages Perfected Poultry Food" serves
these ENDS. Read his letter: Pages
perfected Poultry Food is considered
good thing by those who have used
IN TINS vicinity, Several Of my Gus
toners have informed me that their
mems doubled the quantity Of eggs after
using the food few days, 1t is also
considered a good feed for growing
ckicks"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22
Sufferer. who say they have tri.

Sufferers who say they have tried
everything without benefit are the peo-
pie we are looking for We want them
to know from glad experience that
Ely's Cream Balm will cure Cold in the
Head, Hay Fever. and the most adj
vanced and obstinate forms of Nasal
Catarrh. This remedy acts directly ON
the inhammed sensitive membranes
Cleansing, soothing and healing. One
trial will convince you of its healing
power. Price soc. All druggists, or
mailed by Ely Bros, IS Warren Street.
New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22
II the Baby Is Cutting Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs, Ninslow's Soothing Syrup
FOR children teetning. 1t soothes the
cures wind collie and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. twenty-five cents a
bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22

The British Early Closing association
admits that the early closing act passed
by Parliament after II years of agitation,
has proved a failure. 1t has been in force
over 16 months and is still practically
imperative. In no district can two-thirds
of the shopkeepers be induced to adopt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-22

Generally dehilitated for years. 1Iat
sick headaches, lacked ambition, was
Worn-out ana all run down. BurdocL
Blood Bittors made me a well woman.
Mrs Chas. Frcitoy, Moosup, Conn.