The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1891-12-29
NOTES AND OPINIONS

Great preparations are already being
made in Madris for the Columbian exhi-
bition, next October, in honor Of the
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tributes the cradle of Charles V. and the
mantle of Montezuma, which never yet
have quilted Belgium.
Governor Campbell, of Ohio, in the
course of an interview at PittsburR, on
Sunday, said he thought neither Cleve-
land nor Hill would receive the Demo-
cratic nomination for president in 1892.
He thought the nomination would go to
the west, and Palmer, of Illinois, seems to
be the most likely candidate at present.
Stephen Benton Elkins, who has been
appointed secretary Of war to succeed
Redfeld Proctor. who has entered the
senate, was born in Ohio in 1S41. He is
man of much political experience, and in
the Offices held by him, has proved an
able statesman. He is an intimate friend
of James q. Blaine, and it was largely
through him that Blaine was nominated
for president in 1884. Heis lawyer OF
great reputation.
During the eleven months ending Aug
ust 31st, 1891, under the new tariff, our
exports Of merchandise were SAC, 0S9, 1923
greater than during the same period of
the year before. This is nearly two and
half times greater than the average an
nual increase during the twenty years
prior to 1891 Then, what becomes of the
Democratic assertion that protection d.
minishes the export trade, and shuts US
out of the worlds markets
The world renowned tragedian, Rich
ard Mansfield, believes that newspaper
advertising is the only true medium. He
has authorized his manager to discontinue
the use of Autograph and printing dis
plays in windows or on walls and bill
boards, and to exclusively advertise in
the newspapers. This radical change will
doubtlessly cause much discussion, but it
is cute way to be extensively advertised
through the editorials of the newspapers.
The best thing for Judge Hugg, of Cam
den, to do is to yield to public sentiment,
and drop the attempt to punish lawyers
and editors who have expressed contempt
for his court IF be goes on imposing
heavy penalties in these cases, he will
find himself confronted by storm of
righteous public indignation that will
sweephim off the bench. These are not
days OF Feudal England, when judicial
tyrant like Jefreys can ride rough shod
over the people.
Every day some new and interesting
feature of the great Columbian exposition
is disclosed to the public. The latest is
the miniature mountain, seventy feet
high, that is to be located in the center of
the Horticultural building, upon which
will grow giant tree-ferns and palms, and
other vegetation, finding there congen-
ial home. A mountain stream will dash
from one declivity to another and play
hioe-and seek with the foliage. Beneath
this rock mountain will be a cave, eighty
feet in diameter and sixty feet high. bril-
liantly lighted by electricity, where, dur
ing the whole six months of the EXPOSE
ton, the experiment will be tried wheth-
er plants will grow under electric light as
well as under sunlight. Chief Thorpe, of
the Horticulture Division, originated the
plan.
The wealthy and generous mill owners
of Minneapolis have subscribed not less
than 100000 pounds of the best wheat
-four for the famine-smitten Russians. |
They say that their contributions shall
not close with less than 100000 pounds.
This will make upwards of $500 barrels of
-four and with the contributions made
elsewhere 1t is hoped to bring the total up
to 10000 barrels The Navy department
has announced the willingness of the |
United States Government to furnish
vessel to carry bread-stuffs donated In (
this country for the relief Of the starving
peasantry of Russia. The Constellation,
now st Annapolis, has heen designated |
for the service. She will carry 5000 bar
rels Of -four and was formerly used on
like occasion to carry food to the famine
stricken people of Ireland.