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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Tolc
Briefly for Busy Readers.

News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
Miss Fannie Winslow is i'll with the
grip.
C. S. Morse has purchased a new
piano.
Mrs. f, NJ. Crawford is visiting in
Berlin, N. Y.
Edward DEMO and family are i'll
with the grip.
Norman Edgerton has returned
from Hartford and New Haven.
Miss Julia Powers left yesterday
for short vacation at her home in
North Adams.
Louis McDermott was in North Ad-
ans last evening to attend a high
school dance,
Rev. S. H. Watkins of st. Adams
came down yesterday and is the guest
of Rev. Philip Schuyler over Sunday.
Mrs. P. ]. Mangan, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. N. j. Nor
rissey, has returned to her home in
Rutland.
The Philathea of the Baptist church
was entertained last evening at the
home of Miss Ada Brigham in Ben
nington Center.
1t will cost you only % cents to get
rid of that cold and grip feeling If you
use A. ID. S. cold and grip tablets.
For sale at Quinlan's pharmacy,
Postmaster Collins NJ. Graves re-
turned Thursday afternoon from AL.
bany with his little son William, who
has been recovering from an opera
ton for appendicitis.
Services at st. Peters chapel End
Sunday in Epiphany Holy Commun-
ion 1880 a. m. Morning service 1890
a. m. The Rev. S. H Watkins of st.
Adams will preach Sunday school at
~; evening prayer at Z. The Rev S.
II. Watkins will preach All are
cordially invited to these services.
David +. Downer, aged ~ years. who
died in Brattleboro recently, was a
veteran of the Civil War. He was
born in Salisbury July 10, 1895, and
August IA, 1861, was commissioned
corporal of Company A, 4th Vt. Regt
He was wounded May 4, 1868, trans
ferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps
April 10. 1864, and discharged Sep
TENDER 20, 1864,
At the postponed meeting of Ben
nington Grange Jan. % all applica.
tions should be presented. Commit.
tees for the year will be appointed
Master c. Il. Knapp attended the Far
mers Institute in Hoosick Falls Mon.
day night at which w. n. Giles sec. OF
n. Y. State Grange spoke on Power
lof Organization. After the session
ended Deputy Comstock of Nassau
secured 40 names to start grange in
Hoosick Falls. Changers were also
present from Brainard, Berlin. and
Cambridge. Wednesday evening the
Master attended meeting of Williams
town Grange.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18
Mulligan q Roche
POWNAL CENTER

Grace. the young child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harmon Odell is very ILL.,
Mrs. Henry Stafford of Bennington
is the guest of Mrs. d. A. Dean for a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Thompson and
family were the guests of Mrs. c. q.
Sweet one day this week
The Larkin Glover club Of ten met
last Saturday at the home of Mrs.
John Sweet, treasurer of the club.
Mrs. Blanchard is still very i'll but
is improving and in spite of her old
age. 1t is possible that she will get
we'll again.
Mrs. Joseph B. Myers, one of the
oldest residents of the town, died at
z o'clock last night at the home of her
son, George Myers. Mrs. Myers has
been i'll but a short time with cancers
of the stomach. Her husband died
just ten months ago of the same dis
ease. She was about SO years of age.
The funeral will be decided later.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18

CHICAGO. Jan. 1S.-As result OF
the illness of Miss Sarah Truax, the
actress, necessltating her removal from
the Plaza hotel to hospital and the
performance of an operation, her wed
ding to Attorney Charles :. Albert OF
Minneapolis was postponed until after
her recovery. 1t was to have taken
place today in Chicago. Mr.. Albert Is
here. and plans for an extended we'd
ding trip had been made. He Will re.
main here until his fiancee's recovery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
C. L. Mccarthy was called to Bur-
lington Friday on business.
Mrs. H. 8. Wilson of Arlington was
calling on friends in toIrl Thursday.
Louis Puffer is at home from the
Troy Polytechnic institute over. Sum-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Lawrence
are spending some time in New York
City.
Mrs. Charles Allen of Worcester,
Mass, Is the guest Of Mrs, Charles T.
Burt.
Edward Mclaughlin of East Main st
had valuable horse drop dead Friday
morning while at work.
James 8. Collins of the Soldiers
home is visiting his daughters. Mrs.
Charles Fox and Dora Collins in VIII.
mington.
There will be special mems meet
ing at the Y. M. c. A. rooms tomor-
row at 4 o'clock. Special music has
been arranged for.
| James Fox has sold the Hollis Wood
farm which he recently purchased of
Mrs. James Martin to Henry Green of
Pownal who has taken possession.
The light ten pin balls to be used by
a ladies' bowling club have arrived at
the Y. M. G. A. and the ladies will be-
gin to make the pins fly next week.
Mrs. w. r. Baker has returned to
the home of her son, Fred Baker at
Bennington Center after spending
two weeks with Mrs. M. P. Armstrong
Of Gage street.
James Fox who recently sold the
Hollis Wood farm to Henry Green OF
Pownal has moved to North Adams
His blacksmith shop on Depot street
is being conducted by his sons, James
Jr., and John.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Woodward
of South street were pleasantly sur
prised Thursday evening by about AZ
Of their friends who brought with
them fine oyster supper and made
merry with music and games until a
late hour.
The funeral of ]. C. Cromack was
held yesterday afternoon at 23C
O'Clock from the residence OF ]. Oliver
Burt on School street. Rev. C. w
Rowley. pastor of the Methodist
church officiated and the bearers were
j. o. Burt, G. F. Burt. E. ]. Winslow
and Burt lockwood, all cousins of the
deceased.
"The Danger of Conceit In Life and
Religion" suggestion from the new
year. will be the sermon subject al
the Baptist church. Sunday morning
Morality" what every one wishes for
the other person. and Religion,
what few really desire for themselves
will be the evening subject. You may
wish to hear one or both of these ser
mons. Remember the hours are 1896
a. m. and p. III. A gentlemanly ush
er will be pleased to show you to a
seat. Frank R. Morris, pastor.
Charles s. Chase, the official court
reporter states that the Mahan murder
trial was the 18th murder case that
he has reported. Among them were
the Fuller case from Readsboro, the
Jerry Bradley case from Stamford, the
Bent and Roberts case from Benning
ton, the Glastonbury sailor case, the
OBrien case from North Bennington
the Gunshannon case from Benning
ton, the Fred Johnson case from Win
hall and the Mary Rogers case from
Bennington, all of which were tried in
this county.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18

The finest coffee substitute ever
made has recently been produced by
Dr. Shoop Of Racine, Wis. You don't
have to boil It for twenty or thirty min
utes. made In q minute" says the
doctor. Health Coffee" is really the
closest Coffee imitation ever yet pro-
duced. Not q grain of real coffee In 1t
either. Health Coffee Imitation IL
made from pure toasted cereals or
grains with malt, nuts, etc. Really 1t
would fool an expert-were he to I'M.
knowingly drink It for Coffee. Joseph
n. Ayres.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18
To Whom It May Concern:

Whereas my wife, Sarah Hanrahan
Vance, has left my bed and board
without just cause or provocation, /
hereby forbid all persons extending
any aid or credit to her on my ac-
count I shall no longer be respon-
sible for any bills incurred by the said
Sarah Hanrahan Vance.
Damon A. Vance.
January 9. 1908.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18
Christian Scientists.

Services Sunday at p. m, and We'd
nesday at 7:45 p M, corner Park and
Scott streets. Subject, January 10TH
1908, Life Free reading room open
on Wednesday from to p. m.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18

We, the undersigned. do hereby
agree to refund the money on Q so
cent bottle Of Greene's Warranted Sy.
rup Of Tar II It fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee q
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
Hyde's Drug Store @. H. Houshton
J. n. Ayres, 4. 8. Hathaway.
Harwood Drug Store
G. r. and A. B. Hawkins
d. A. Ward, o. q Adams.
B A. Quinlan, q. G. Woodwork.
w. Il. Gokay, o. r. Adams Z Co.
DeWitt's Little Early -Risers are the
best pills known. Sold by d. A. Ward.
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMo Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
1t falls to cure. e w. GROVES sig.
nature IL ON each cox. 26c.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18
"A. K.
Richie eco.
Radical Price Reductions in the Won.
ems Ready.to.Near Sections

A carnival week Of bargain giving.
Stylish Suits, Newest Coats, Children's
Garments, Women's Dress Skirts an /
Raj. coats, all to be sacrificed.
Never in this stores history have val
ues been so tempting You should make
prompt investigation, for first pick is the
best pick.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18
Women's Dress Skirts
BunChed Into Bargain Lots

Each lot plainly price-marked.
Choice of any skirt in each lot at
so much. A saving of fully one
third here.
$3.50 Chiffon Panama
Skirts in blue and black, re-
duced to $500.
$500 Black Panama
Skirts now $685.
50 Black Sateen Petticoats
worth SIPS, $3.50 and $l.75,
for CSC.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18
Il 0 W PRIc Ed
ADvER Isl Ne
WANTED.

WANTED Reliable men ovet % years old
w good pay weekly. Write immediately II
you want work. Positively all summer situa-
ter, " Y. so
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18
To RES1.

RENT-House at 40 North street for
merry occupied by Mrs John Casey. APP
ply to Miss Blanch Adams 1876 School st. 49tf
Two NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tenements, 0flces
stores, mil property with water power.
Individual storage lockers. VIM. X. Hawks,
s05 North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18

ny wood worker to take
w charge OF small shop. State references.
experience and salary expected. Apply Box
J3I Fitchburg Macs. COTS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-18

w housekeeper. compe.
w tent TO take full charge Of kitchen. l.. G.
Holton, 1913 School St. cots
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-18
STOCK MARKET
 IS VERY L|FELESS Bond Sale of Saturday Did Not
 Help Things At All FURTHER DECLINES ENSUE Fear of Government Prosecution of Hartman Lines Causes De-
 pression and Other Gloomy
 Reports Are Circulated.
FURTHER DECLINES ENSUE

New York, February 17.-Dullness and depression overhung the stock market to- day. The active operations which prompted price declines were largely at the hands of professionals of the room trading class. The sentiment which prompted their attitude was. however. quite generally prevalent and was a far reflection on the unfavorable interpretaF tion placed in immediate events fin the financial district and the lack of hopeful ness of early betterment. Much had been hoped from the successful sale of New York city bonds as a stimulating force on the securities market. Today confirmed the impression of Saturday that the event has fallen fat The impression was heightened by the action of the bonds themselves. which are dealt In when is- sued" at the stock exchange.
 The price reacted more than a point from the first quotations in the new se- curitles made on Saturday. and the older issue of city bonds fell back in sympa thy. There were some special incidents in the days hapepnings which had dis turbing effect on speculative sentiment. New force was given to the fear of the governments prosecution of the Harri- man railroad group by the steps taken against the Southern Pacific for relating offenses.
 The copper securities, including Amer ican Smelting were under special pres- sure in connection with another sharp de- cline in the price of copper both here and in London and American Smelling touched a new low lever for the year. Gloomy reports were current of the cop per trade outlook. Discussion of the trade outlook in general took the form of some criticism of the tendency of the great trade combinations, especially in steel, to hold up prices, the question be- ing raised whether revival of consump- tive demand would not thereby be de- ferred and the depression prolonged. The report of the net earnings of the Erie for the December quarter, showing the previous years surplus converted into a heavy deficit explained the weakness Of securities of that company.
 Railroad traffic officials in their usual weekly statement of views for publication were not reported in cheerful strain over the present state of traffic and the prom ise for the immediate future. The appar- ent check to the inflow of banking funds from the interior evidenced by the last two bank statements is arousing some discussion, and seems to negative the as sumptions held at one time as to the ex- tent to which reserves would pile up in New York after the panic had subsided. The replenishment of the deficit in re- serves here, the withdrawal of govern ment deposits by the United States treas ury. and the rapid rate of retirement of national bank notes, has helped to take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-18
SLIGHT ADVANCE
 IN COTTON MARKET
Opening Is Steady But Support
 Is Not Strong
SPOT MARKETS ARE STEADY
Scattering Demand Brings About a More Bullish Feeling and Outlook for Reduced Acreage Aids the
 Upward Movement.

New York, February 1.-The cotton today, but ruled steadler on the whole with the close steady at net advance of to Il points. Sales were estimated at 175.0OO bales. The market opened steady. at an advance of to 9 points, in response to higher cables, larger English spot sales. and the prospects for smaller receipts. There was little support, how ever. and during the first hour the mar ket weakened under a renewal of local bear pressure and liquidation. After sell ing off to net loss of to points on ac- tive old crop months, the market steadied on covering.
 The liquidation of the last few days ap- peared to have reduced the long interest considerably, offerings were lighter, and during the middle session the market ad- vanced on reports of steadler Southern spot markets, and some scattering de- mand for long account. At one time, prices were about 5 to 13 points net higher, October showing the greatest gain on reports of backwardness in new crop preparations.
 Late months were relatively firm at the close, which was a little off from the best under realizing. Both interior and port receipts for the day were light, and ex- ports exceeded port receipts by about 13,- GOO bales. Spot advices from the south were somewhat conflicting, but on the whole indicated steadier holders, and eastern belt authorities state that sales of fertilizers have been surprisingly small.
 Receipts at the ports today. 19.677 bales. against 34,1O9 last week, and 29,O19 last year. For the week, estimated, 150,000 bales, against 17ss sS0 last week, and 25S,- 742 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans, 57S1 bales, against 4s70 bales last year, and at Houston 2S99 bales, against 12,O4 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-18

Cabbage-Virg.na. 1hc pound: Holland seed 11kc pound; Florida, per crate. 2.50. Onions-Per pound. ZIG. Northern Potstoes-Per bushel. 95c. Hens-35c; broilersS 10q20c.
 Eggs-Alabama, 25c; Tennessee, 25c. E Brtter-Fresh. 12aG15c; renovated. ss0c: creamery. a4c.
 Cheese-Full cream, per pound. 161kc. Nuts-EEgish walnuts. 15c per pound: flberts, 12iSc per pound: oceans, 1Sc per pound; almonds. 1Sc per pnund mixed nuts: 14c per pound; Italian chestnuts, sc- Raisns-Two crown layers, 2.00: three crown lavers. g.
 Dates-Per case. 30 pound case. a. Ffgs-I.ayers. crown. 3f.10; crown, $1. .25 per box; case. S6 pound bexes s2.5of Peanuts-Fancy, per pounc. 61sc: choice, 51aG6lhc.
 Sweet Potatoes-Dooley yams. $1.00 Cocoanuts-$400 per 100.
 Apples -Frncy. s5@5.50; choice. s4.503A Limes-imported, per 100, sl.25. Oranges-Florida box, <S .2542. 50. \ Bananas-Per bunch, s1.25l51. 75. Malaga Grapes-Per keg, Si.5O90.5 50. Spanish Onions-Per crate, $l.5o. Celery--Caiifornia, doz., S5c; crate. $4.7k Rutabagos-1hc per pound.
 Celery--Ca1fornia doz. S5c; crate. S sCranberrles- Per box, 2.75.
 f.rapefruit-Box..s s4.Bo.
 Tangerines-Double strap. B.
 Turkeys-Dressed, 16c to 1Sc.
 Turkeys-Live. h., 12@14c.
 Onion sets yellow, per bushel. S2.50 Onion sets. white, per bushel, $2.K Onion sets, red, sS.
 Seed potatoes, Tennessee Triumph, peR bushel. s1 05, Rose, s1 Peerless. t1; He bron, q; Burbank, q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-18

ceipts, estimated 36,000; lower. Steers. s425@6.15; cows, $3@4.75; heifers, $2.50 @525; bulls, $3.25@4.50B calves, $3@ '; stockers and feeders, s2.6O@ AIS.
 Hogs: Receipts. about 44,oOO; market 5@10c higher. Choice heavy shipping, $4.40@445; butchers $4.35@4.45; light mixed, ss4.30@4.35 choice light, $435@ 40; packing, s4@4.40; pigs, $S.50@ 425; bulk of sales. $4.30@4.40.
 Sheep: Receipts, estimated, about 25, 900; market steady sheep, s4.25@ 5.6O; lambs, s60@7; yearlings, $5.6O@640.
 St. Louis, February 17.-Cattle: Re- ceipts, about 2200, including $50 Tex ans; market steady. Native shipping and export steers. $5.50@6; dressed beef and butcher steers, $4.70Q5.40i steers under 1000 pounds. s3.75@ 4.50; stockers and feeders, s2.40@4 4.65; cows and heifers, $315@5; canners, $1.75@ 2.25, bulls, s2.50@4.5O; calves, $S.75@ 75O; Texas and Indian steers, $290@ 625; COWS and heifers, s1.75Q4.
 Hogs: Receipts, 4000; market Dc high : CT. Pigs and lights, $9.50@435; pack ers S4@4.40; butch CTS and best heavy, s440@445.
 Sheep: Receipts, 1900; market steady. Native muttons, $S.509 5.50; lambs s4.50@7: culls and bucks, S2.75@3.5O.
 Kansas City, February 17-Cattle: Receipts. 5000. including 100 southerns strong to 10c higher. Choice export and dressed beef steers, 25@5.75; fair to good, $4.4O@5.15; western steers, S4.25q $50; southern steers, $4@5.10; south ern cows, $2.60@3.75; native cows, $2.5o @5.75; native heifers $3.15@ 515.
 Hogs: Receipts. 6400; market 5@ l0c higher. Top, $4.37hl bulk of sales, $4.l5 m4.S5 heavy. s4.30@ 4.37h packers $4.1504.35; pigs and lights sS'ieW 4.221h. t,sat aPm Sheep: Receipts, 12,O00; market. sheep steady; lambs 10c lower. Lambs, $6.4o @6.s5; ewes and yearlings, $4.5O@ 5.39' western yearlings. $5.25 6.25; western sh eep, s4.25 O 5.25; stockers and feeders $3.5005.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-18
Hubbard Bros. and Co.'S Letter.

New York February 1L-(Speciai.) )- There is a better demand for cotton i1
 Liverpool from Manchester and for the new crop deliveries from the continent This demand was reflected in the southern spot markets as shown In the advices re ceived by our merchants. The local feel ing, however. continues pessimistic under the absence or any speculation for an ad- vance and the continued liquidation from those northern people who bought on the advance before the late presidential mes sage. We again call attention to the large exports as showing the continued demand from Europe. To date the exports are within per cent of those of last season, while the movement of the crop Is over a million and a half less than last sea- son. New Orleans advanced sharply after our close on the spot demand. We look for better market abroad tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-18
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston: Quiet; middling, 11l2c; net receipts. 121o; gross receipts, 721o; sales, 45o; stock, 9i,535; exports to France 1S, eS4; continent, 11,494; coastwise, ses4
 New orleans Steady; middling, 11lzc; net receipts, 57s1; gross receipts. 57s1; sales, 2O25: stock, 2se, sS1 exports to Great Britain. 1000.
 Mobile: Steady; middling 113sc net re- cepts, S14 gross receipts s14; sales, 150; stock, 34,5Os.
 Savannah: Easy; middling 11Bc; net receipts, 2450; gross receipts, 2450; sales, 1070; stock, S6,620; exports to continent, 517 coastwise, S39
 Charleston: Nominal: net receipts, IFS; gross receipts, IFS; stock 17,9S0; exports coastwise, 444.
 Wilmington. Dull; middling, 111sc: net receipts, 1928; gross receipts, 1928; stock, 9493.
 Norfolk: Dull: midding, 11ssc; net re- ceipts, 1910; gross receipts. 19lo sales, 2o2; stock, 20, ,5SO; exports coastwise 2S24
 Baltimore: Nominal; middling, ll3sc; gross receipts, 6l7; stock, 144S9.
 New York: Quiet. middling, 11.&; gross ceipts, S20; stock, S6; exports to continent. France, 1250; continent, 5OO4.
 Boston: Quiet; middling, 11.S5; net re- cepts, 80: gross receipts, 3S91.
 Philadelphia: Quiet; middling, 11.6O; net receipts, 56; gross receipts, 1O6; stock, 3035.
 Brunswick: Net receipts, S20; gross re- cepts. 1310 gross receipts, 1910; sales, 2O2; 4S97.
 Total today at all ports: Net, 19,677; Great Britain, 1000; France, 14,934; conti- nent 21 912; stock. 722, S96.
 Consolidated, at all ports: Net S,0O3; Great, Britain, 15896 France, 19,275; conti- nent AZ, Ill.
 Total since September 1, at all ports; Net. 6.69054; Great Britain. 2,363. 56l; France s51 ,69O; continent, 2,37S,994; Japan, 145, ,193; Mexico 12e9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-18

Liverpool February l7.-cotton-spot in increased demand; prices points lowe. American middling fair, 6.71d; good ma ding. 635d middling 6.07d; low miduilhg 5. .75d good ordinary, 5.9Sd: ordinary, 4ssd
 The sales of the day were 1000 bales of which 300 were for speculation and export and included 9500 American. Re ceipts 1O,500 bales all American fu- tures opened easier and closed feVerish American middling. good ordinary clause February 3. 66d; February March 5.6o12d Mareh-April, 5.6511d; April-May, 5.6od May-June 6.e411d; June-July, 5.O3l3d Juiy-August. 5.59lad August-septembe , 5d; September-Oc October. 5.43d: October November, 5.S4d; November-December 5.311zd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-18
nrv Goods.

New York. February 1.-The dry goods market opened with many small buyers operating in the jobbing and special house. The large buyers are seeking only small lots of goods for quick shipment. Aue- ton sales of dress goods take place to- morrow and of silks on Thursday. Con siderable interest has been aroused in them through the trade and the character of the offerings. Cotton goods are quiet with prices easy. Woolen and worsted dress goods are being bought in very small lots Mems wear Is very quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-18

up the slack as the return tide flowed in, but no gold has gone out In export.
 The foreign trade statement for Jan uary shows, in fact, that the excess value of exports of merchandise reached a total of upwards of s12O, 0.0Oo, thus extending even the record of s115,0OO,OOo shown in December. The sustained control of the internal exchanges held by New York is thus explained. Some of the days de- presson came from foreign influences. The Macedonian question, an important failure of Scotch engineering firm, and professed apprehension over the relations between the United States and Japan. were among these.
 Bonds wri'e irregular. Total sales par value, s3Sil Al
 United s,ltes bonds were unchanged on call.