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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
\ CARD.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your your
money if Foley's Honey andTar fails to
cure your cough Oh cold. 1t stops the
cough, heals the lungs and prevents
serious results from cold. Cure la
grippe, coughs and prevents pneu-
monia and consumption. Contains no
op;ates. The genuine is in yellow
package. Refuse Substitutes. E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
To Clean White Channels Gloves.

Make q lather with CASTLE soap
and warm water, in which you have
put one tablespoonful OF ammonia to
each quart.
When the water Is tepid put the
gloves in it.
Let them soak for a quarter of an
hour then press them in your
hands; do not wiring them.
Rinse in fresh, cold water with a
little ammonia added.
Press the gloves in q towel. Dry
in the open air, after previously
blowing to puff them out.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
AN INSIDIOJS CANCER

One Of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious dis
ease and before the victim realizes his
danger he may have a fatal malady
Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first
sign of trouble as it corrects Irregular
tiles and prevents Bright's disease aud
diabetes. E. L. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

No need to fear coughs and colds this
year az YOU can obtain Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup now from Your dealer
This is good news to mothers who fear
Group and whooping cough 1t is a
gentle laxative that eXpells the poison
from the system in the natural way.
Cuts the phlegm and clears the head.
Guaranteed. Sold By f. I. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

The woman who wants to seem
taller must see how slender she can
be- The thinner she is, the taller
she will look, other things being
equal. But there are things she
must do.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT RE
GARDINC THE NATIONAL PURE
FOOD AND DRUG LAW.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
Law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
as a safe remedy for children and adults.
E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

If the feet are tired and painful
with long standing they will feel
much rested if bathed in salt water
ar1 if after washing salt is rubbed
over the hands 1t will close the pores
and keep the skin soft
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Evidently a Turkish bath is
scheme to keep one perpetually dir
ty." Il Judge from what you say
that you've never taken one" "No,
but I've seen a Turk. "-Philadel-
phia Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cure chronic
constipation by stimulating the liver
and bowels and restores the natural ac-
ton OF the bowels. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or grippe
and is mild and pleasant to take. Re
fnse substitutes. E. 7. Whitehead &
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

John, l can't make up my mind
whether to chirsten baby after Aunt
Jane Or Aunt Mary" "Oh, Aunt
Jane, Of course. She's quite as rich
and ever so much more delicate. .
BROOKLYN Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
Hands should not he exDosed

Hands should not be exposed to
extremes of temperature. Neither
very hot nor very cold water should
be used, and it is not well to be con-
stantly washing them. When wash
ed, however, it should be done thor
Cughly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
gives to all.

Trial Catarh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by DIR.
Shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving to the people-without a pen
ny's cost-the great value of this scien-
tific prescription known to druggists
everywhere as DR.. Shops Catarrh
Remedy. Sold bd A. G.. Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
can.

The clock ticks and ticks the time
away,
Shortening up our lives each day,
Eat, drink, aud be merry,
For some day you will be where
There is no Rocky Mountain Tea.
Free sample at f. I. Whitehead &
Co.. s drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Everybody loves our baby, rosy sweet
and warm
With kissy places on her neck and
dimpIcs on her arms.
Once she was go thin and cross, used
to cry with pain
Mother gave her Cascasweet, now
she's well again.
Sold by +. +. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

1t may look as if the Republican
party was making serious mistakes,
hut the Democrats had best not
count on this to help them out
Durham Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Constipation couses headache, nousca
dizziness, languor, heart palpitation.
Drastic physics gripc, sicken, weaken
the bowels and don't cure. Doan :
Regulets act gently and cure constipa-
ton. % cents. Ask your druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Had dyspepsia Or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what l did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me. -. II. Wal
ker, Sunbury, Ohio.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer Il cut brlise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oil instantly relieves the pain
-nuickly cures the wound.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

whats the longest word in the
language" Goodnight, l guess.
1t takes lovers about two hours and
a half to say it. Nashville Ameri-
can.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

1t depends upon the pill you take.
DeWitt's Little Early Riscrs arc the
best pills known for constipation and
sick headache. Sold by Z. T. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

A marvellous preparation containing
the most healing ingredients. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea relieves
when all else has failed. 35c. Tea or
Tablets. f. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Little women make a mistake if
they wear tight-fitting shoulders and
long, thin sleeves. They only make
themselves look weazen.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

did your Last cook turn out well?"
"Oh, finely. We were with her on
ly one day, but she baked enough
things to last a week. Harper.
Bazaar.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

you were married before the
war, weren't your"
well, yes; the fighting did start
a few weeks after the ceremony
Smart Set.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Don't let the baby suffer from cczc-
ma, sores or any itching OF the skin.
Doan's Ointment gives instant relief,
cures quickly. Perfectly safe for child
rem. All druggists sell it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
GUIDES TO HEALTH.

Don't sprinkle yourself with heavy
scent. Your particular kind of per-
fume may be exceedingly obnoxious
to those about you.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Mr.. Crimsonb2ck-I see someone
is suggesting natrin1ony club.
Mrs. Crimsonback- Well, dear,
we'll stick to the rolling pin. It's
good enough for me.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Jaspar-Have you got a nurse for
your children yet? Jumpuppe-No.
We have changed our policy and
have hired a referee. Town Topics.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Mr.. Rich-I suppose you find that
a baby brightens up the home?
Mr.. Benedict-Yes, we burn nearly
twice as much gas as usual.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
sAFETY-COOKING STOVE.
EQUAL of the Coal Range and VIII
Not Explode.

Numerous attempts have been
made to devise a cooking range In
which oil could be substituted for
gas or coal. Very small oil stoves
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

"Do you believe the good die
young?
u think they do, if all my wife
tells me about her first husband is
true. Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09

Caesar thrice refused a kingly
crown, Il guess" said he to Mare
Loeb, "that will relieve some of
these boom-nursers. "-Pittsburg
Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-09
"YOur cook

Your cook"
ooh, she is so careless that | don't
believe she could drop a remark
without breaking her word. Smart
Set.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
DOCTOR LISTENED TO
EXPIRING HEART BEATS

Chicago III. Jan. .s-Nrtually To hear
n man die through hts stethoscope was
thu experience Of DR. Frank J. Stewart.
The patient died while the doctor was list
ening to his heart beats with the instru-
ment I'D Y most notable feature v
tho coinC'd cncc is that the patient pro-
e sted stoutly that he was not seriously
i'll. believed his heart strong and de-
cared he never had suffered a severe
headache or pain in his life.
Lewis Cass Robinson, proofreader.
was at work In the morning scanning
closely the printed slips Just as he had
for - years in the same office. At eleven
o'clock he remarked that he felt
pains in his chest and orms. They grow
worse and at noon he was induced TO
visit DR.. Stewart across the street.
The physician through his instrument
was noting that tho heart first beat rap
idly. then slowly and at times normally,
when suddenly the pulsations stopped
and Mr. Robinson fel, over dead. Tho
physician had remarked TO the patient
the peculiar action Of the heart, but Mr..
Robinson did not seem worried and was
in the midst of a sentence when ne died.
| Mr. Robinson was man of regular hab-
its. 50 years Old. and could not believe
that his sudden illness was anything but
| acute indigestion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
PROF. JONES CHOSEN
FORESTRY PRESIDENT

The State Forestry association tonight
elected these officers. President, Prof. Il.
R. Jones. Burlington; vice-presidents'
George Aitken, Woodstock, A. NJ tlot-
cher Cavendish: secretary and treasurer,
Ernest Hitchcock, Pittsford: executive
committee, Charles II. Green White
River Junction Joseph A. DeBoer, Mont
pelier. w, J. Van Patten. Burlington
At the suggestion of NJ. J. Hapsoodl OF
Peru the association adopted tn" follow
ing resolution: THAT in view of the near
ness of the forest ranges of Vermont "a
the great centers Of population OF the
country and the necessity OF their pre-
servation on account of watershed, foi
scenic and hygienic purposes, 1t is the
sense OF the association that they be
placed under State control as soon as
practicable" The executive committee
was constituted a committee TO go before
the next General Assembly and urge TINS
The convention went on record a'
favoring the bill to he introduced II
Congress creating national forests re
serves in the Appalachian and Whit'
Mountains.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
EX-BURGLAR HURRIES
HOME TO SCOTLAND.
Irving. who Tunncllcd out of Jail at
Newport. u Model Prisoner at nou""
of Correction.

Rutland, Jan William Irving,
federal prisoner. who has record some
what out Of the ordinary. has COM
plotet. his sentence at the House of Cor
rection as a postoffce robber, and has
left Rutland being provided by the gov
eminent with a new suit OF clothes, a
railroad ticket and s. In cash. When
first taken into custody he GAGE the au-
thorities considerable trouble but he
evidently decided TO turn over new
leaf as at the House of Correction he
was considered an exemplary prisoner
and got eight days n month off of his
sentence because Of good behavior
The postoffice and a store ut Norton
Mile We're burglarized April 20, 1906. and
eight days later Irving, John jenkins
and Joseph Mcdonald We're arrested,
charged with the deed. on May % they
escaped from Newport Jail by tunncling
with a window weight through four
thickncsscs of brick wall. Irving and
Jenkins were recaptured the same day
while on their way to Canada but the
other burglar made good his escape.
At the May, 1906, term of federal court
1T Windsor Irving pleaded guilty to the
charge of burglarizng the postoffice and
was sentenced to two years imprison-
ment at the House Of Correction. Jen-
kins remained in Jail until the May, 1907,
term when he received sentence Of
three years and six months at the House
Of Correction. He Is still in prison. lrv-
ing is Scotchman and he told Supt. d.
J.. Morgan that he was going back 10
his native soil on the first boat that
would carry him. lie Is still Il Bile to
state prosecution for burglarzing the
store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09

Isham Of Morrisvlle which is entered on
the docket as mot to be brought for
ward" Suit was brought to test the
present law regarding the shipment OF
liauor c. o. u. into a no license town,
in this specific case the town being
Hardwick
Harry Blodgctt, acting as attorney for
the village, has filed a demurrer In the
case brought by the State board of
health against the village trustees and
Others to compel all alleged users of the
village water for drinking purposes to
dcsist. Lawyer Blodgett contends that
the order is not binding as it Is brought
against the village trustees whose term
of office expired January I, 1905. Elisha
May has also fled a demurrer on his
own behalf Lawyer May claims the
suit should have been brought in the
name OF the state through its legal re-
preventative. the ncygeneral,ra Their
than the State board of health, and
further that neither the property owners
or the village trustees have ever had
notice that the water wast going to be
condemned. thus raising a question as to
ones constitutional rights. The case
comes up for hearing at the June term
of court and is likely t. be taken from
there to the supreme court on questions
of law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
MOUNT ROYAL STEAMS
SAFELY IN PORT.
Long Overdue Ship EncOuntcred Heavy
GnIcs and Her Boilers Gave Out on
Chriatmns Eve.

Queenstown. Jan. Tho long overdue
steamer Mount Royal steamed slowly in
to Queenstown to-day, and the news of
her safety was received with gladness
In shipping circles. She had not been
heard from In many days. having been
last reported OF the Lizard December
10 and watch was being kept for her on
both sides Of the Atlantic and as far
south as Bermuda.
The Mount Royal belongs to the Cana
dian Pacific railways Atlantic service.
She left Antwerp December : for st.
John, n, b. with 300 Hungarian emf
grants and crew of about 100 men She
was first definitely sighted off Old Head
of Kinsale, LOT west Of this port early
day. She was then proceeding slowly
under her own steam. and siEnalled that
she was coming in here. She declined
the help OF tug that was sent out ia
assist her and came In at once.
The Mount Royal had trouble with her
boilers, and was compelled to put back
She is at best a slow boat and shortly
after leaving the British coast she en-
countered series Of violent gales She
battled with the heavy weather for q
fortnight. until Christmas eve, wher
serious trouble with her boilers develop
| ed, The steamer was then in Longitude
o4JO west and latitude As north. The en-
CINE room staff ultimately succeeded II
| obtaining n moderate supply of steam
but the weather was such that tn,
| ca plain reluctantly decided 1t was best t,
make for the coast, Passengers an,
crew are all we'll
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
RENDERING CO.
IS DEFEATED.
United States Supreme Court De-
clares Vermont Low Con-
stitutional.
MUST SHOW ITS BOOKS.
state Can Compel Corporations Ia
Bring Accounts into Court-The
Fine of $4,000 for Contempt Of
Court Imposed by the
state stands

Washington, Jan. 6.--'rhe Supreme Court
of the United States to-day in conncc-
tion with the case of the Consolidated
Rendering company VS.. the State Of Yer
mont In effect held to be constitutional
tho Vermont law requiring all corpora
tom doing business in that state to
produce in the courts their accounts and
books containing information bearing up-
on any suit AT issue.
The company was fined 5000 for con-
tempt of court in refusing to exhibit
before tn grand jury of Chittondcn
county its books showing dealings with
Individuals. and after the verdict had heen
sustained by the Supreme Court of Yer
mont it brought tho case to the Supreme
Court OF the United States on the charge
that the law was antagonistic to the
federal constitution. The courts opinion
was delivered by Justice Peckham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
Family Physician Says Alleged
Murderer Of Ordinary Intelli-
gence for Five Old.
COULDN'T LEARN AT SCHOOL
Teacher TestiRcs Tint in Six Years
Mal,an Failed to Graduate from
the Primer Class and Could Not
Write Thoughts on Paper
Short Court Session

Remington Jan. 6.-Only short ses-
sion in the Mahan murder trial was held
this afternoon and court adjourned at
1870 O'Clock Three witnesses for the de-
tense were examined. Dr. ID. A. Gleason.
A North Bennington physician, who has
attend the Mahan family. testified that
in his opinion the respondent had the
mind of five-year-old child of ordinary
Intelligence He also testified that he had
examined Daniel Mahan, the respondent
brother who recently died in the asylum
at Brattlehoro, and had discovered no
injury that could have caused the mental
trouble
Mis- Eva lockwood, who was the re-
spondcnts teacher, testified that Mahan
in six years never learned to read more
than tn first reader and could not write
enough to put his thoughts on paper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
IMPORTANT CASES ON
SUPREME COURT DOCKET
General Interest In state VS.. Ryder,
Drown W. Telephone Co.. and raft
inf.

Montpelier, Jan. 1.-THE supreme court
docket for the general term which opens
here Wednesday. January "a, was is
sued to-day It contains l57 cases in all.
and of these "A are set for hearing at the
January term
Among the cases of general interest
that will probably be heard at the Janu-
airy term is that of State VS.. DR.. James
NJ. Ryder for alleged criminal operations
from Windham county. J. s. Wilkins VS..
Drs. w W. Brock and l.. X. Roselle
petition for new trial from Chittendcn
county; ChaunCoy Drown VS. the New
England Telegraph & Telephone COM
panY and the ConSolida ted Lighting
company from orleans county, in which
the plaintiff at the last September term
was awarded q verdict Of $1,000. The
case of state VS., George 7. Howard, ex-
railroad commissioner. is also on this
docket. as is the Franklin county di-
vJrce case of Winona l.. Taft VS. Russell
s. Taft. petition for contempt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
State Banks Report These In.
creased S5,354,59 40 for Fis-
cal Year.
DDPOSIIORS 9,72O MORE
whole Number of People with Money
in the Hank 16I,O.O--TotnI sum
Deposited s57 .444.204.ts-Divi-
dcnds Paid on This sum
Si.562, II5.33.

Montpelier Jan. Tho annual report
of Bank Commissioner l. H. Cobb of
Island Pond. formerly known as the re-
port Of the Inspector Of finance, has
just been issued and is Of a most en-
couraging nature, apparently iustifying
tn" expectations Of the friends of the
new law permitting tho deposit of So 900
In savings bank and trust companies
without taxation.
The increased resources Of savings
banks ana trust companies for the fiscal
year ending juno 20. 1907. was 81. 10. $50. 81
s5.35i59j. 40 or his latter sum :4.SS3.o A
was deposited 10y residents Of Yer
mont.
The totll uumher Of dopositors was
lfl 90, an increase Of aga for the year
and of this Increase 9.02l were residents
of the State.
The total DEPOSITS amount to ST., 444.
eats in ~ swings banks and 96 trust
companies TIE number Of dopositor.
each of whom has now 5000 Is LISA II
increase Of Co.
Dividends To- stockholders IN trust com
panics incroaSel 5000. making "A tota
OF 5000 dshurscd in dividends. Their,
was an incroaso Of 10 per cent. in dcpos
its during the year. or moro than half a!
much as the Increase in the last five
years and Of tbs two-thirds was mad,
during the last six months of the flsca
year. probably on account of the chang
in the law rails z 20 5000 the amount q
deposits not subject to taxation which ap
parcntly has bI ught much money bacl
Vermont.
rhe expenses Of the. care OF deposit
/ by banks has decreased IS cents 70
each $1,000 being S5.na for each $1,000
Dividends paid depositors amountn'
to S.762.115.33. an increase ~ s154.
S65.37. The average rate paid drposi
| tors was 3.A6 ror cent, an increas
over 1906 of 0,l5 per cent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
NO MORE LIQUOR WITH MAIL
important Order Issued by Postmaster
General Meyer.

Washington. Jan. 7.--Postma ster-
General Meyer has issued this order
which has n direct bearing upon tn"
prohibition movement:
1T is hereby ordered that It shall
be a condition of any contract hero
after entered into for carrying the mails
upon star. screen wagon, mail mes
senger or special service route that
the contractor or carrier shall not
transport intoxicating liquor from one
point to another upon such route while
in the performance of mail service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

"Have you discovered anything import
anti" asked the novice on the force
"Yes," answered the New York detec-
tive.
Then we shall be able TO put our
hands on the criminal?'
~ am surprised to hear you talking
this cheap story book sensationalism."
"But." faltered the novice, "you said
you had discovered something"
Il have. | have discovered an invest
, ment that will pay at least hundred
per cent. pr -WashinEtap Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT DATE
Decided to Hold II in Montpelier Feb
runry IN and ~.

Nontrelier. Jan. AT conference
held this evening between col. A. &.
Brown, department commander of tho
G. A. f., and Mrs. Kate Lee of Wells
River, State president of the Woman's
Relief Corps, II was decided to hold
the c. A. r t'oartment ercampmeut
and state meeting OF the Woman $
Relief Corps AT Montpelier Wednesday
and Thursday, February &c and 81.
Decision as to dates had been de-
fcrrcd I'm the hopes of hearing from
Commander -in-Chiof Burton of Kan
sas city, that he would be able to be
present II was deemed best to wait
no longer. however.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
ADMIRAL DEWEY is II. A. y G."

Washington, Jan. Admiral Dewey
has lost his signal number. lie is no
longer No. in the Naval Register. but
instead is known by the cabalistic letters
"E. A. Il. G." Likewise Read Admiral
Evans presence on the battleship fleet
will no longer be indicated by the signal
mo O." but he will be known as "E. A..
II. D." These changes are the result Of
the adoption of combination Of letters in
stead of figures to indicate the personality
OF naval officers In the new scheme of
tactics and signals just adopted. Under
the old system an officers signal num-
Der was subject to change at any moment
as the result OF retirement. deaths. and
promotions, whereas no will now retain
his letter symbol for his life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
INTERNAL REVENUE DECREASES

Washington, Jan. The monthly state
ment OF the collections of internal re-
venue shows that for the month OF No
vcmber. 1907. the receipts fell off $685.
600, as compared with November, 1906,
Spirits show the largest decrease. being
s4sl7OO. Tobacco shows decrease OF
$40, 6Sl and beer shows an increase OF
s9,174 For the five months of the pres
ent fiscal year, a total decrease Is shown
OF sl.Ss2. 232. as compared with the cor
responding period In 1906