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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
PRICE OF PORK rs HIGHER
Receipts Of Cnt:ie and Hogs shows
Grca: Ealing on.

81 Louis. March Sl-Pork prices again
took a jump Of % per cent. in the whole
sale market to-day, making an advance
of 30 per cent. in ten days Retail prices
have advanced in the same ratio
At thu National Stock Yards tt is said
thai the receipts Of cattle and hogs have
fallen off one-half since the first of the
Fork tendsroins. which cost Is cents a
pound last week, sold for % cents in
the wholesale market to-day, Ribs and
loins, which were offered for II cents
IA pound last week, are now selling at
l6 cents.
Tho 20 per cent, raise in beef made
last week has not been taken off
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

BONES OF SEA SERPENT.
Chicago University HIS the Finest
Specimen In Existence.

Chicago, March 31.--The University
of Chicago yesterday added TO It's coll
lection the bones OF a sea serpent II
was found in the bed of the Smoky
HIS river near the western boundary
OF Kansas, Scientists say It Is the
finest and most complete specimen Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
- Skin Lotion,
lp-,SszI 4


OthcrS eXtefnnIIv but I
did not use any internal remedy, and
while some gave partial relief, none re-
leved as much os did the first box Of
Cuticura Ointment. | made purchase
Of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
my hands were perfectly cured after two
boxes Of Cuticura Ointment and one
cake Of soap were used. / now keep
them on hand for sunburn, etc, and use
Cuticura s. ap for shaving. could write
grent deal more in reference to my
cure but DO not want TO take more Of
your time. William II. Dean, Newark,
Del, Mar. Is, 1907"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
FAMILY DRIVEN FROM BED
Home of Edward Nash in Hubbardtom
Destroyed by Fire.

Hubhardton, March o-The house of
Edward Nash here was destroyed by
IRE this morning. The blaze started while
the members of the family were In bed
and the origin is unknown. A part of
the furniture was saved and, because
OF the high wind, the barns were saved
with great difficulty Tho loss is 5000
partly covered by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
N. B. BOYLE ARRESTED
Wanted In Burlington on the Charge
OF Embezzlement-An Officer
after Him.

Toronto, Ont, March 30.--Molvine
r. Boyle, "A years old, wanted in Bur
lngton, VT, on charge of embozzle-
ment was arrested here tonight lie
will waive extradition proceedings
and return to Burlington with an Of
flcer who is now on his way here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
INDUSTRIAL slrrATlON.

on the SIDE Dbl. l"e lH'uSii"' "i'" "''',
ness Sl''ah"!' ''. "''i'"9 '9
showed SOM "''''' 'i ~,
''' 'i"' -NU' ''' '''''
nuns """ .''S ~.
''"''d 81 .,,.,. 80
we "'o'"i ""'' ,.4 ~,
o"'V'" >.. ,,...'a. ,,,,Is ,,o1e
o, e ro 4axtno
., ,,,.,.,1 ,rr,ot,,s 10 ,o,
a.,. .,.t, -,t'.,,i,.,r, ne tbc ,ate of
l...Y.,,,,,. t., .5.,.. t,,rric aud ~otrerch-
,,on, continue. tic order Of the day in
.ho ,,,,rood v.,r1 while returns Of
e,r,lnre tb,s far made do not show
the process INDEED to point sufficient
to offset the nroads upon the rate OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

NJ r. Boyle 1t will be remembered Is the
young man who recently left Burlington
with Miss Eva Barney also OF this city
He was employed by the Home Life In
surance company In this city
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

its kind in existence
Prof. Samuel w Winston Of the
paleoutology department, discovered
the bones of the creature last sum-
mer 1t measured 10 feet long ana
had III Vertebrae and four paddle
shaped feet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
DEEP CRACKS
FROM ECZEMA
Could Lay Slate-PenciI in One
Hands in Dreadful State Dis
ease Defed Remedies and Pre-.
scrlptions Suffered Seven Years.
FOUND A PERMANENT
CURE IN CUTlCURA
~ had eczema on my hands for about
caven years and during that time t had

used several so-called
remedies. together with
physicians' and drug
Glsts' prescriptions. The
disease wac go bed on
my hands that l could
lay a elate-pencil in ons
& tho cracks and q rule
placed across tho hand
would not touch the
pencil. ] used -,
-. - Skin Lotion
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

The greatest drawback to the hog
Industry which breeders in this coun-
try have to contend with is what is
known as hog cholera" and Swine
plague"
Hog cholera is a highly contagious
disease and unless checked is liable
to carry OF a great number of hogs
in very short time.
Mr.. A. P. Williams of Burnetts
Creek, Ind. tells Of an experience
which he had with some hogs that
had the cholera. Five years ago"
says Mr.. Williams. 81 was in the en-
ploy of Mr.. ]. D, Richardson. Lafsy-
cite. Ind. as his barn foreman. Some
fine hogs that | was feeding took the
cholera. l gave them Sloan's Llni-
ment and did not lose a hog. Some
were so. bad they would not drink
sweet milk and was compelled to
drench them. have tried 1t at
every opportunity since and always
find it o. X"
Write for DR.. Sloan's free book on
the treatment of Horses. Cattle. Hogs
and Poultry. Address: DIR. Earl s.
Sloan. SIS Albany street. Boston,
Mass.
The population of New Zealand
exclusive of Maoris) in 1906 was
909, 900.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
OLD SURGEON
Found Coffee Caused Hands to Trem.
Bile.

The surgeons duties require clear
Judgment and steady hand. A slip
or an unnecessary. ineision may do ir-
reparahle damage to the patient,
When he found that coffee drink
ing caused his hands to tremble, an
Ills. surgeon eonseientiously- gave il
up and this is his story.
For years was a coffee drinker
until my nervous system was nearly
broken down, my hands trembled so
could hardly write. and insomnia tor
tured me at night.
Besides, how could | safely per-
form operations with unsteady hands,
using knives and instruments of pre-
elsion? When / saw plainly the bad
effects of coffee. decided to stop it,
and three years ago l prepared some
Postum, of which l had received a
sample.
The first eupful surprised me. 1t
was mild, soothing, delicious. At
this time | gave some Postum to
friend who was in similar condition
TO mine. from the use OF coffee.
"A few days after, met him, and
he was full of praise for Postum. de-
claring he would never return to cof-
fee. but stick to Postum. We then
ordered full supply, and within
short time my nervousness and con-
sequent trembling. as well as insom-
MIA disappeared. blood circulation be-
came normal. no dizziness. nor heat
flashes.
My friend became Postum en-
thusiast, his whole family using IL ex-
clusively.
1T would be the fault of the one
who brewed the Postum If it did not
taste good when served.
THE best food may be spoiled II
not properly made. Postum should
be boiled according to directions on
the pkg. Then 1t is all right, any one
can rely on Il, 1t ought to become
the national drink" There's Rea-
SON." Name given by Postum Co..
Battle Creek, Mich. Read THE Road
to Wellyille." in pkgs
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
Billion Dollar Grass.

Most remarkable grass Of the century.
Good for three rousing crops annually.
One Iowa farmer on 100 acres sold SO :
s0o.oo worth Of seed and had 800 tons Of
hay besides. 1t is immense Do try it.
FOR l0c AND THIS NOTICE
send to the John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La
Crosse, Wis, to pay postage, etc, and
they, will mad you the only original seed
pies Of Billion Dollar Grass. Macaroni
Wheat, the sly miller mixer, Sainfoin the
dry soil luxuriator, Victoria Rape, the zoe
a ton green food producer, Silver King
Barley yielding l73 bu. per acre, etc, etc,
etc.
And if you send l4c we will add pack.
age of new farm seed never before seen
by you; John a. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis. A. G. L.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
Strong Language BY Proxy.

Vicar-John, do you-er-ever use
strong language2
John Granddaughter, sir II may
be little bit keerless like in my speech
at times
Vicar All, I'm sorry, John. But we
we will converse about that some other
time. Just now want you to 90 to the
plumbers and settle that bill Of "a los,
for thawing out water pipe And you
might just talk to the man in a careless
sort of way, as If it were your own bill
Punch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

The semiannual examinations were
held a well-known upper West siIe
private school the other day. and while
inspecting the papers the teachers found
many numerous answers to some Of the
questions A class OF boys averaging
about twelve years Of age had been OK
amined IN geography, which hid been
preceded the day before BY grammar.
Among the questions in the geography
paper was the fol owing:
Name the zones .
One promising youth Of eleven years
wrote this answer:
There are two zones, masculine and
feminine. The masculine Is either tenn
pciate or interperate; the feminine is
either torrid or fligid. New York Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
A RazorIess Race.

The on'y known race of hairy human
beings reside on the Island OF Yezzo.
adjoining Japan. They are about 100, 600
in number, AID are known to the Jas ~
csc as the "Mosinos" or ali hairgp,Sss
pie. !" They have the entire body Cd red
with profuse and remarkable akpwth
-zs--l.ll.asir; the only except IN beiI1Ae,ihat
the faces ~ tiis--sss.men ara1f6essc but
usually stained with KIND of juice SO
as to restmble the boards of the males
brooklyn Eagle,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
oatarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh Is o
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
70 cure 1t you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
face; Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quaek
medicine. II was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians IN this country for years,
OF the best TONES known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
Of the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
+, J. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

Philadelphia lawyer, who spends
most Of his time at his country estate.
employs sturdy Fri gardner whose
one desire in life is to 1--we until the ban
n OF freedom is unfurled over ireland.
One evening lhi lawyer stroll ed
through the grounds Of his place and
siopprdio have a chat with the gardener.
Michael, do you know that while we
are here enjoying the beautiful twilight
it is dark m dnight 10 Irelandg'' he
asked.
Faith, an Dim not surprised, re-
piled the grrdcner. ireland niver got
justice yit. Judge
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
~: VI I a. "; IS ThOmpsOn'S

The Japanese government has de-
cided to establish tobacco monopoly
in Korea. The plan is to be entered
into as soon as the Korean police are
sufficiently well organized to carry
out the matter, but in the meantime
there is to be an increase in price to
prepare the people for what is to
follow.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

The cows udder is kept in clean,
healthy and smooth condition by
washing it with Borax and water, a
tablespoonful Of Borax to two quarts
of water. This prevents roughness
and soreness or cracked teats which
make milking time a dread to the
COW and worry to the mixer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

The pottery industry of Mexico,
writes Special Agent Arthur B. But
man. is Of ancient origin. havin been
handed down from father to son
from time immemorial. Excavations
among the prehistoric ruins of Militia
have resulted in the unearthing of
many specimens of this handicraft,
the designs Of which are reproduced
to this day.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

Water pipes OF terra Gotta we're
used in Crete 40 centuries ago. Those
supplying drinking water consisted
of series of subconical tubes socl1-
eted into each other with collars and
stop ridges" SO constructed as to
give the water shcotirg metlees
thus preventing accumulation of sedi-
ment.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

MISS BESSIE FARRELL, l0ll Third
vi Ave, Brooklyn, NJ y, is President Of
the Young Peoples Christian Temperance
Association. She writes.
Peruna is certainly valuable nerve and
blood remedy, calculated to build up the
broken-down health Of worn-out women.
/ have found by personal experience that
It acts as a wonderful restorer Of lost
strength, assisting the stomach to assim-
late and digest the food, and building up
worn-out tissues. In my work ! have had
occasion to recommend it freely, especially
TO women
know Of nothing which is better to
build VI. the strength Of young mother,
IN fact all the ailments peculiar to women,
70 ! am pleased to give it my hearty en-
dorsement.
DR.. Hartman has prescribed Peruna for
many thousand women, and he never fails
to receive a multitude Of letters like the
nbove, thanking him for the wonderful
benefits received
Man-a-Iin the Ideal Laxative.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
The Direct Examination.

Judge-You have been sworn, sir. 1t
behooves you to tell the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth
Lawyer Ito client who has seated him.
self in the witness chair)-Did you pre-
sent your bill to the defendant for pay
mentg
Client did
Lawyer-And what did the defendant
sayr
Clientele told me to go to the devil
Lawyer-Then what did you do2
Client went to youl-Judge
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

"What arc ytu laughing aboutf' ask
I'd the inquisitive pigeon.
my feet tickle" chuckled the spar
row on the overhead wire.
What tickled themf"
Some fellow is sending his best girl 4
dozen kisses over the telephone. CHI
cago News
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
CURED HER THREE CHILDREN.


@Some years ago my three little girls had
a very bad form Of eczema. Itching erup-
tons formed on the backs Of their heads
which were simply covered. tried almost
everything, but failed Then my mother
recommended the Cutieura Remedies l
washed my children's heads with Cutieura
Soap and then applied the wonderful ONT
ment, Cuticura. 1 did this four or five
times and l can say that they have been
entirely cured. have another baby who
is 80 plump that the folds of skin on his
neck were broken and even bled. used
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment and
the next morning the trouble had disap-
peared. Nine. Napoleon Duceppe, Al Dil-
luth ST., Montreal, Que, May p, 1897
Mexico is to spend s5.s76.00 gold
to improve the harbor at Topolobam-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

weak to work. Though constantly
using medicine l despaired of being
cured until | began taking Doan's
Kidney Pills. Then relief came
quickly, and in short time was
completely cured. am now in ex-
celIent health.
Sold by all dealers so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

! had a bad fall and II
affe tied my kidneys.
Severe pains in my
back and hips became
constant, and sharp
twinges followed any
exertion. The kidney
secretlons were badly
dlsordered. 1 lost
flesh and grew too
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

Flint Island, from which the re-
cent eclipse of the sun was observed.
is a mere dot on the Pacific 400
miles north of Tahiti.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

The total number of vessels arriv-
ING at New York from foreign ports
Turing the year 1907 was 4,749. of
which only 726 were American. while
2,039 were British and TO German.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

FITS, st. Titus Dance; Nervous Diseases per
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer s. trial bottle and treatise free.
Dr. II. r. Kline, Id, g3l Arch ST., Phila, Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

Spanish grapegrowers prefer Amer
lean oak slaves for barrels, claiming
that no other wood Is so good for
the preservation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

Outside of the steerage, there were
.,957,32S passengers carried in and
tut Of New York harbor last year on
lteamers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

have worldwide reputation for cur
ing coughs, sore Threats and relieving
bronchitis and asthma.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

Lard is one of the chief Mexican
imports from the United States The
figure for 1907 was nearly 7,00O,-
600 pounds.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

You ought to he Satisfied with nothing
Ices than Natures laxative, Garfield Teal
Made II Herbs. it oyercomcs constipation,
regulates liver and kidneys, and brings
Good Health.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

1t is estimated that about $4,000
900 was saved to manufactures and
others last year as a result of the
law providing for denatured alcohol.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens thegums, reducesiniiamma
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25ca bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

One OF the Oldest known food
plants is asparagus.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

The earth's atmosphere varies from
100 to 200 miles in depth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolfords
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

That is Laxative Eromp Quinine. Look
for the signature OF Z. W. Grove. Used the
World over to Cure Cold in One Day. 80
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
FAcTs FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it I?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham If there is anything
about your sickness you do not
understand. She win treat your
observation-disclosures andadvisey0u
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has helped
thousands. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

In one day recently 3.913 tons of
coal were taken from Nottingham
shire mine. This. it is claimed, is
worlds record" for-12 hours work.
Nearly 10000 tons were taken from
that mine during the third week in
January.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
HER GOOD FORTUNE
After Years Spent in Vain Effort.

Mrs. Mary f. II. Rouse. OF Cam.
fridge. n Y. GAYS: @Five years ago
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

After suffering for seven years,
this woman was restored t0health
by Lydia Il. Pinlxham's Vegetable
Compound. Read her letter.
Mrs. Sallie French, Of Paucaunla,
Ind. Ter, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
Il had female troubles for seven
years was all rundown, and so ner-
vous 1 could not do anything. The
doctors treated me for different troubles
but did me no good. While in this con-
dition wrste to Mrs. Pinkham for adj
vice and took Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, and 1 am now strong
and we'll"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06
Piles Cured in O to u nnrs-

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure anv
case Of Itching, Blind, Blccdingor Protru
Piles in Q To u daysor money refunded. 5oc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

nArCMTC DO you wish to know ab5i;
UhlcWt0 FArENrs' DO you wish y
know about TRADEMARKS
DO you wish TO know about PENslOS5i "a
you wish TO know about PAY and HOUNfI'
Then write 10 VI. II. Wills Attornsy-at-ia '
Notary fublicl. W1ls building. 5l1 IndlantAv.
rnue. Washington. D Z. ~ yoarsln Washing
ION. Union Soldiers and saiors-was iS5l-1--
entitled TO pension on azs alter they reach ~
lipensioner deserts wife she mar 10 emitted -
haifhis Dsnsion-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-03-06

The population of New Zealand
Exclusive of Maoris) in 1906 was
gOq 600
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-05-21
- e ~ 1fasa !

q ~ -
cut ~ better for what they kavs -
thtough. Thty know that 'tlDsy =,
cut and run & they want q, N =,
human being hates to N. TO 1 fr3aAd
and when they promise to = for fheil
own sakss they 50 n ne hajcrilt q
easea
The police Of Denver aid this plan
was absurd. They laughed It Il.
have had 800 boys pFonnss me- tiai
they would deliver themselves b c,,u-
tody at the reformatory, and they
have kept their word. Only rccsntly
had two burglars before me, one
nineteen years old being desper
ate character The police chief bekgsa
me not to fool with him and told ne
that be would Kill me, as be had trsea
to do some Of the police.
1T took me Eve hours In my cham
bers to convince that young man that
ne did have friend and that was
bis friend and not his enemy. He
took his railroad fare ana Travelled 70
the refofmatory. learned 4 trade and
Is doing well today got 4 letter
from him recently. sent on from Den
yer to my New York address.
The quality and power OF frfendshir
will make q good citizen where hate
and oppression make a burglar. The
police were offering bets OF 50 to
that this burglar friend OF mine-Bie
Peter was his name would neveI
reach the reformatory. They called
% the phone to settle the bets, and
he policeman turned from the phone
nd said: Big Peters arrived, Is
washed and dressed and Is In line
Then they eashed the bets, losers.
In Denver orr boys love the state
'ecause it is a firIn but kind father |
We fall once in awhile, but the JAZZ |
ais oftener. When we fail 1t Is be-
ause the poor fellow is weak, too
Teak. You pray here every day to
iod to lead you not into temptation,
ut to deliver you from evil. You
ray thus because you are weak, like
he rest Of humanity, and the ones we
ont succeed with are those who are
Iuch weaker than the rest Of u.s."