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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-09-06
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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

A chopper in the Kilkenny woods re-
lates story that he implicitly believes.
This is his narrative; ~ was at work
for Van Dyke, at Connecticut Lake.
The night was dark and rainy, and the
wind howled and moaned in the tree
tops. / went to bed, as the whole camp
does, at Q o'clock that is, the lights
are blown out at that hour, as is the
rule in camp. Directly opposite my
bunk was small window that one
could see out. l could not sleep and
kept rolling and tumbling.
Il think | must have got into sleep,
for was awakened by light shining
into the window, and woman's face
appeared as if looking in. | am sure
it was the countenance of my sister, who
died in Quebec two years ago. Strange
to say, was not scared. The light dis
appeared, and then again 1t shone in.
This time the woman's hand appeared
at the window, reckoning me to come.
| got up and pulled on my trousers and
went to the door. By this time the wind
had stopped blowing, the rain had ceas-
ed. and the moon shone through the
clouds at times.
standing near the woodpile was my
sister. recognized her now. stepped
toward her, but she motioned me back,
saying, Joe, don't work tomorrow, and
vanished. l saw no more of her that
night. The next day 1 staid in camp,
and before noon Bill was brought in
dead. A limb had fallen and broken his
skull. He and l worked together. My
sister has come to save life once since.
BOYS, this is Gods truth. ''-Manches-
ter IN. H. Union.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
stringing Pictures.

The one thing that is unforgivable in
picture hanging is to string them along
the walls in a line. Their loneliness is
pitiable. Next to that crime is the one
of arranging exactly symmetrical
groups, suggestive of nothing so much
as lesson in geometry. Group pic
lures, group them gracefully, but don't,
when one has succeeded in making a
graceful bunch on one side OF the fire.
place, reproduce it exactly on the other
side.
According to one who speaks with
the emphasis of authority, delicately
framed water colors are the only proper
things for the drawing room, magnifi-
cent oils for the library and hall, and
etchings and engravings for the dining
room. Meantime those who do as they
please will continue to hang their etch-
ings, water colors and oils exactly where
they will gain most pleasure from them,
taking care only not to place side by
side ridiculously inharmonious things.
The smaller the picture, or the more
full of detail, the nearer the level of
the eye it should hang. Sometimes two
parallel wires are brought straight up
to separate hooks on the picture mold
ing, but generally the old fashioned an
gle Of wire Is made. Gold and siiyss
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

Pumice stone is porous feldspathic
scoria from volcanoes. The pores are
linear and SO fine as often to be barely
visible except by means of magnifying
glass. Its specific gravity is go to "a
water being the unit-but by reason
of its spongy texture pieces are often
buoyant enough to float on water. 1t
consists chiefly of silica, with some
times II per cent of lumina, 6 per cent
of soda and per cent of potash. 1t is
of grayish shades of color, passing into
yellow and brown. The chief source
from which it is obtained for CONNER
cial purposes is Campo Bianco, one of
the Lipari islands, where it forms hill
nearly 1000 feet high. In the arts
pumice is largely employed, mostly in
a pulverized state, as a polishing mate
rial for ivory, wood, glass, marbles, etc.
1t is also used in lump for grinding and
smoothing metallic surfaces, leather,
etc.. and in the preparation of parch-
ments, etc. Quantities of the pulver-
lied pumice are used in making fancy
soaps. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

A young lawyer, just starting in his
profession, hung out his sign in town
where there was only one other lawyer.
an aged judge.
A close listed old fellow, thinking to get
legal advice for nothing, called upon the
Young man and contrived in a sort OF
neighborly way to get some legal ques
tons answered. Then, thanking the
young man, he was about to leave, when
the young man asked for S. fee. The
old fellow went into violent passion
and swore he never would pay. The
Young lawyer told him he would sue him.
So the old fellow went down to see the
Judge and said:
THAT young scamp that's just come
into town! dropped in to make neigh
borly call on him, and he charges me s.
for legal advice"
"Served you right" said the judge.
'But have got to pay it, judge2"
"Of course you have"
"Well, then, said the man, "Isuppose
must" and he started off.
Hold on" said the judge, aren't you
going to pay me9"
"Pay you? What for?"
"For legal advice"
"What do you charger"
"Ten dollars"
The result was that the old fellow had
to pay S. to the young lawyer and $40 to
the old one.-Toronto Globe.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
Gallant Rescue.

Here is a very charming cat and dog
story for the truth and accuracy oil
which the proud inhabitants of the
Swiss village where it occurred quite
recently are, one and all, ready to vouch.
A troublesome cat in the village had
been doomed to watery death, and the
children of the owner had been told of
to take 1t in a sack to the river Aar and
there to drown it. The house dog &C
companied the party to the execution,
which was carried out according to
parental instructions. But, much to the
surprise of the inmates, short time
after the cat and dog, both soaking wet,
reappeared together at their owner q
door.
This is what had happened: The dog,
on seeing that the sack containing the
cat was thrown into the river, jumped
after it, seized it with his teeth. dragged
it to the bank, tore it open and restored
his friend the cat to life and liberty. 1t
goes without saying that the death war
rant of the cat was destroyed after this
marvellous escapade.-London Million.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

at seemed to quiet me just as soon as |
began using it. Before a week | could
rest and sleep through the night and
could feel my strength coming back.
"When / began the second bottle |
could see had improved very much.
continued taking it and in few months
no one would know l had been sick with
severe nervous prostration.
at also cured me of female troubles
which had been great sufferer from.
1t is a wonderful medicine and l cannot
say enough in praise of it. | advise any
person afflicted with any of these COM
plants to use it, and | am positive they
will get we'll"
If you want to be perfectly strong and
healthy the best possible thing to do is to
take this great curer and strengthener.
You can be cured quicker IN the spring
than at any other season. You must take
a spring medicine. everyone knows that,
and DIR. Greenes Nervura blood and nerve
remedy is the best and most certain be-
cause it always cures.
It is the discovery of DIR. Greene, of 80
West 18th Street, New York City. He is
the most successful specialist in curing
nervous and chronic diseases, and can be
consulte iree, personally or by le ter.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
A SPRING STORY.
A Few Things You Ought
Surely to do at This Season.

In the spring We feel tirell, languid and
debilitated. The change from cold 10
warm weather causes depression of the
vital forces resulting in an inactive state
of the stomach, liver, bowels and kidneys.
Headache Is common, and the blood I'M
dergoes changes which greatly debilitate
the system.
The Complexion is apt to be salloW, ano
dark circles gather under the eyes ii
something is not done to oven come these
lnditions, they will last indefinitely end
may result in severe sickness. Read the
experience of the well known Mr.. a. A.
Herrick, of 40 Everett Street, East Son :
erville, Mass.
1.-TWO years ago | contracted very
severe cold that settled all over my body.
My head and left side panied me all the
time, | had no appetite and could not
sleep at all nights. | was so nervous L
thought would be insane and any work
seemed like mountain ahead OF me.
81 would become completely exhausted
on the slightest exertion. | was obliged
to give up aud take to the bed. l lay
there several weeks but got no better l
began to fear | should never get well, as
nothing seemed to affect me. | was final
advised to use DR.. Greene's Nervna
blood and nerve remedy, and did so.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
RoeuIsH LITTLE MINcH.
The Trick BY which tho Famou. r

The Trick by which the Famous Racs
Horse Got His Name.
Many stories are told of Little Minch,
the race horse, which indicate that he
is remarkably sagacious animal. Some
would assert that be is capable Of rea-
soning, but horse fanciers are liable to
distort instinct and pure ROBUSTNESS
into reason and sagacity. 1t is said that
while this son Of Glenelg was being
transported east after his sale as year
ling he was given nickname by rail-
road engineer that was subsequently, ap-
piled to the horse. and under II he won
his laurels. Little Minch's car was at
tached to the front end Of passenger
train, and the bellrope passed through
1t, the same as it would through pas
senger car The horse was playful, and
after several unsuccessful attempts to
seize the rope in his teeth the spiteful
little youngster finally got the cord and
gave it a lusty jerk. The bell In the en-
CINE cab sounded, and the engineer, fear
ing something was wrong back In the
train, made haste to shut off steam and
Apply MS dlTDIhhe, AltcI SouAHB W Q
stop he waited for the astonished train
men to come up to his cab. They de-
MED that any one had pulled the cord,
and the engineer passed the occurrence
with the remark, Maybe the rope
caught and frightened while we were
going around curve. I"
But the mischief loving Little Minch
was having a lot of fun In the car. No
sooner had the train got under Roadway
again than be again seized the bellcord
and gave it another jerk. Once more
the engineer came to a stop, declaring
that the bell ringing was the work Of
tramps, but search for the ride steal
ers failed to reveal any, and the train
proceeded. With almost human rogu-
cry Little Minch again seized the
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
Explaininx a Prevalent Belief.


A superstition very prevalent among
workingmen is the injurious effect sup
posed TO be exercised by the suns rays
falling upon their tools. The best tools
made for use in tropical countries are
subjected to exactly the same amount
of tempering as those made for home
use, although they are to be used un-
der greater heat.
A heat greater than any which reaches
this earth from the sun would be re-
quired to affect them.
No metallic or other matter is equal
ly susceptible to heat as the sand Of
which the soil of the desert Of Scinde,
in India, is composed. 1t has been
found heated by the sun to almost 200
degrees F. But TO affect the temper Of
steel more than double this temperature
Is required. In the steel used for q
lancet the temperature of the metal
must be brought to 430 degrees, In ra-
zors and surgical instruments to 450 de-
grees, in penknives to 470 degrees, in
scissors and chisels to 400 degrees, in
axes, planes and pocketknives to go
degrees, in table knives and large
shears to $50 degrees, In swords and
watch springs to $50 degrees, in fine
saws and augers to $50 degrees and for
hand and pit saws TO 500 degrees, or to
three times the greatest heat Of the sun
felt on this earth.
At 800 to $50 degrees soft steel and
iron become much deteriorated In power
to resist persuasive action and strain,
but their temperature can never be
raised to such degree as this by the
heat of the sun.-New York Herald.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
SANG FOR HIS LIFE.
The Disagreeable Alternative Frederick

The Disagreeab1e Alternative Frederick
Augustus Presented to Musician Abel.
John Abel, celebrated singer and
musician who lived in the reign Of
Charles II, had very great notion of
himself and would not perform unless
he pleased. There is funny story told
of how he was once made to sing against
his WILL
While travelling abroad for pleasure
he came into the town of Warsaw. News
was brought to the palace of the famous
English singers arrival, and Frederick
Augustus, the king of Poland, immedi-
ately sent word that he desired Abel to
appear before him.
Tell his majesty" replied John curt
ly, chat it suits me not"
Back went the court messenger with a
wry face. He knew his masters temper
too well.
'Tell Master Abel" Numbered the
king, "that will have him comet And
take you, boy, three stout fellows with
you"
The messenger and the three stout FED
lows between them managed to carry
out the royal wish and presently march
ed triumphantly up to the palace with
their unwilling captive.
The king was awaiting them In the
great hall, where he had seated himself
in balcony that ran all round the Sides
Above him an immense chair hung from
the roof by a rope.
"Now, then, into the chair and up with
him." cried Frederick Augustus, with a
chuckle. "We'll soon see if our song
bird won't sing in his cage. Up with
him, my merry men alll'
And up in the air swung Abel, who
still refused to open his mouth. When he
gave a glance downward, however, he
changed his mind. Into the hall beneath
him number of wild bears had been
turned loose.
"Sing, sirrahr' the king shouted, "or
down you go to play with my brown ba-
bies."
One look at those "brown babies,
growing and snarling below in very
unbabylike manner, was sufficient to con
vince the stubborn John. Sing he did,
and he often used to declare in after
days that he never sang so well in his
life as when he was hanging there. hun.
dred feet high above the fierce beasts
New York Journal.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

She was very cultured and fashion
able young lady, albeit she was only 6
years old, and she was resident of New
York. A gentleman calling on her par
ents had an opportunity to have brief
tete-a-tete with her.
81 presume" he said. chat when you
grow up you will marry, as all little girls
DOR
mo" she replied languidly. mo,
hardly think shall"
"Indeedl That will be so disappoint-
ing"
POSSIBLY it may be to mamma and to
the young gentleman, but not to me, l
fancy" and she lolled back in her chair
quite tired to death, don't you know
Detroit Free Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
The Gallery Gods Applause.

Lawrence Barrett once told me of a
conversation he had with Edwin Booth.
The latter had been congratulated upon
an ovation given him by crowded
house on the opening night of an engage
ment. 1.-THE sweetest music to my ears"
said the great tragedian, lis the shout
ing of the boys in the gallery. l know
they are not applauding because l have q
reputation or because they wish to make
a display. They simply give vent to
their natural enthusiasm. When they
shout, l know that l am giving good
performance. AS for the parquet, 1t
may clap its hands out of politeness. A
dramatic critic who had certain notions
as to how line should be read will ap-
plsud if l read it his way; otherwise he
will remain quiet. can never analyze
the applause of the front rows, but the
gallery is sincere in its likes or dislikes."
Chicago Record.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

A French scientists plans for secur-
ing wonderful yield Of potatoes are as
follows: He STEPPED his cuttings for "a
hours in solution of 8 pounds of salt
peter, pounds of sulphate of ammonia
and 20 gallons of water. He next al
lowed them to drain whole day In or
der that the eye buds might swell be-
fore planting. From potato cuttings
treated in this manner and planted IN
the usual way he obtained yield OF AZ
tons of potatoes to the acre.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

A hawk captured and killed carrier
pigeon In Druid Hill park few days
ago after a protracted chase. The chase
was witnessed by number Of persons.
The lightninglike movements Of the pur-
suer and pursued were revelation to
those who were not versed in the flights
of birds. The pigeon, as long as it kept
In a straight line, beat the hawk flying,
but on becoming frightened and confused
1t began a zigzag course and was then
an easy prey. Captain Cassell brighten
ed the hawk SO that he got the pigeon,
but the pigeon was dead when it struck
the ground. On one of It's legs was a
metal band bearing the capital letters
A. s. II. c., the large figures 9e1 and the
small figures S6.-Baltimore Sun.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

The following rules Of conduct for
servants are said to be found in a Liv-
erpool household:
Servants who have the good fortune
to reside in my house must cooperate
with the following rules:
They must be up punctually at 6.
Have all meals punctually to time.
Must be clean and tidy in their per-
sons, and at their work must not be
spoken to.
Must not speak at the doors to any
of the tradespeople.
Must not sing.
Must not wear heavy boots.
Must close doors quietly.
Must stand meekly while being re-
proved.
Must not answer back.
Must be obliging and cheerful.
Must be willing to stay in any Sun
day or day out when required, and when
asked to do anything to do it quickly
and well and show no impotence or i'll
temper, as Mr.. -- hates that.
Must put mp with fault finding and
complaining whenever Mr.. -- wishes
to fault find or complain.
Mr.. likes to lie called at z.
Takes tea at 20 past Z, towel at 90 to
and breakfast at prompt and will not
wait a minute, and no nonsense.
BY order, Mr.. -.
London Million.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
An Oversight.

See here, /" said satan to his friend
Beelzebub, I'VE have overreached our
selves. You insisted that we must put
into the brain of man to invent instru-
ments for his destruction, and we have
so done. Man has made gatling guns,
mitrailleuse, chain shot, giant powder,
dynamite-every day he effects some
new combination which insures greater
destructiveness.
Well, then," said Beelzebub, "all
is well. -
what fool you arel' sneered sa-
tan. with asperity. Don't you see
that we have made war 80 costly that
these manikins won't fght?"
"Ah," said Beelzebub In despair,
why didn't reflect that these people
are always calculating expenses. -
Kate Fields Washington.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
MY LADY.
In my poor co. there dwelleth not

In my poor cot there dwelleth not
A lady lulled in laces
And satins fine. None such is mine.
But very sweet her face is
For God, when first her heart did beat
Smiled on her face and made 1t sweet
She robeth not her dear self in
Rare gowns Of queenly splendor.
She hath won all that she could win
A hearts loye-loyal, tenderl
She is not rich, and yet know
One kiss of love can make her sol
No jewels glitter on her hands,
Or e'er to love betrayed her.
OF all the ladies of the lands
She's just as God hath made herI
For when he made the morning, he
Made one rose for himself and mel
And close beside my heart | wear
That flower that fadeth never.
And If pray tits but this prayer
To keep that rose forever.
But, lol my lady comes, and she
Brings roses of her love to mel
Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

Many eccentricities are pardoned in
musical geniuses, especially by those
who do not suffer from them. Unfortu-
nately the object of musicians wrath
is quite apt to be unable to appreciate
why he has offended.
One can fancy the possessor of the
unframed voice who figures in the fol
lowing story thinking hard things OF
the celebrated composer Rameau.
One day Rameau while calling on 9
lady fixed stern glance on little dog
who sat in her lap and was barking
good naturally. Suddenly Rameau
seized the poor little fellow and threw
him out of the window.
What is the matter7" asked hii
hostess, much alarmed.
He barked falsei" said Rameau in
dignantly. Companion.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03

John" exclaimed the nervous wo-
man, lido you think there is burglar
in the house?''
Certainly not. Why, 1 haven't
heard a sound all night.
.'That's just what alarms me. Any
burglar who wasn't foolish would keep
perfectly quiet so as not to excite our
suspicious. Indeed, John, do 80 wish
you would get up and look through the
housei''- Washington Star.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-03
Runaway Legs.

Lady Canning tells story about her
father, Lord Stuart de Rothesay, who
was ambassador at st. Petersburg in
the forties. He was afflicted with sort
of nervous paralysis, which deprived
him of the control of his limbs. Once
his secretary saw him running rapidly
along the qusys. Afterward he heard
himself called and found Lord Stuart
clinging to a lamppost. II wanted
particularly to speak to you, but could
not stop. Ny legs ran away with me. p"