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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-07-10

Charles Hunter, who committed MUIR
der at the Almshouse last July, was, al
that time. said to be insane, and since his
incarceration the symptoms of mental de-
rangement have become so marked that
it was not deemed advisable to put him
on trial until medical testimony as to his
condition was taken.
Consequently Judge Garrison yesterday
heard evidence on that point.
DR.. William P Melcher had seen Hun
ter in Jail, and, as prison physician, had
often visited him. He had seen him act
in an insane manner, dancing, singing
and praying. These spells usually fol-
lowed an attack of epilepsy. DIR. Melcher
did not consider Hunter mentally capable
of preparing for a trial of any account,
much less one in which his life was in
volved.
DIR. Richard II. Parsons had frequently
seen Hunter in Jail, had seen him suffer
ing from an epileptic fit, and had noticed
his actions after recovering from an attack
of that character. Hunters mental con-
dition was such as to preclude bis. prep
aration for trial.
Theodore B. Gaskill testified that Hun
ter had been at the almshouse for several
years, and had frequently been attacked
with epilepsy.
The court decided that Hunter was in
sane, and ordered that he be committed
to the State Lunatic Asylum at Trenton.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-07-10

The thirty-frst annual Fourth of July
regatta of the Riverton Yacht Club was
sailed on Wednesday on the upper Della
ware. The start was made at 10 o'clock
for the frst-class sloops, and almost in a
bunch the Alfalfa, Loretta and Mermaid
slowly pushed their bows across the line
1t was dead beat to windward, and it
seemed like hours before the boats reach
ed the spar anchored off Eight Mile
Point. In the meantime the open boats
Nettie and Olga were sent away and the
former, sailing almost with the wind,
went to the front at once and was soon
catching the leaders. Last of all little
mosquito boats ware started. The Atha-
liza was easily too much for the other
sloops, and won by 20 minutes from the
Loreto, with the Mermaid still further
behind. The Nettie defeated the Olga,
and really did the best sailing of the race
being the first home boat, at Ito P. NJ.
In the Mosquito fleet Albert Cooks boat
won; Norman Ellison's second, and G. G.
awarded the winners.
The fine weather of Wednesday drew
thousands of people to the grounds of the
Athletic Association. The races opened
at o'clock, and intense interest prevailed
until the close The track, which has
sprung at once into popularity, is bound
fO boya a ,DroonarOuO ooraor IS run NTH
anthing like good business judgment.
The track, although good and fast, is not
perfect, and will need some little touch
ing up here and there. The surface will
also need considerable wetting and rolling
to pack it hard. This the association
promises to do, the intention being to
keep the roller on the surface two or three
days each week. The kind treatment of
the newspaper men, the racers and the
visiting clubmen who had their comfort
looked after by committee of the associ-
alton, was in marked contrast to the treat
ment usually extended at such affairs,
where as general thing everybody is al
lowed to shift for himself. Nothing has
been settled as yet as to future events, al
though a series of races will be held dur
ing the season. The Park Avenue Wheel
men will hold a meeting there. 1t is pos
sible that early in August an effort will be
made to have night race meet. Plans
will be prepared for lighting the track,
which, if successful, will lead to number
of after-dark races. The particulars viii
be announced as soon as dates and other
details are decided on.
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There are about 200 dogs in this town
ship and Clerk Haines says only 25 have
been registered.
Charles Francis, William Wallace,
Harry Tindall and dexter" Dawson re-
call boyhood days occasionally by playing
game of marbles.
A balloon about Is feet in diameter was
found on Benjamin Middleton's farm, near
here, the day after the fourth and will be
sent up some evening, if it can be in
fated.
Amos Taylor found cannon ball about
inches in diameter while digging in his
yard. 1t is believed to be one of the balls
fired by the Americans from the north
side of the creek when they were trying
to dislodge the British from the Hicksite
Meeting House during the Revolutionary
War. The old meeting house still bears
the marks of that cannonade.
More interest was manifested here in
celebrating the GLORIOUS Fourth" than is
usual. Through the efforts OF William
Wallace, $54 was raised towards a pyro-
technic display the chief feature of which
was 20 foot balloon. The launching of
the balloon was perfect success and it
sailed upward and away until its light
went out in the distant skies like star.
James W. Caldwell also set off an excel
lent lot of fireworks.
County Superintendent Haas has called
a meeting at Recklesstown on July Is, at
7. NJ, to elect nine school trustees for
Chesterfield township. 1t is to be hoped
citizens will attend and aid in putting in
men who will have the interest of the
schools at heart. The poor man whose
children depend on the free schools for
their education, is as truly interested IN
having good schools as is the taxpayer
who does not wish to see the funds
wasted on inefficient teachers. The
teacher is the school and it is better to
hire good teacher even though from
another state than to waste money on a
poor one simply because a resident of our
state, county or even township. The
highest duty of the trustees is the selec-
ton of teachers, and the next is to give
them fair trial and loyal support. How
important then that good men be selected
for trustees.
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The Methodist. Baptist and Presbyter-
ian Sunday Schools have united their an
nual picnics, and will 60 to Chestnut
Grove on the 10Th.
The election of delegates to the State
Camp of Patriotic Sons of America, at
Millyille, resulted as follows: John Nc
Laughlin, John Soast, Jr.. Arthur Hart
ley. Joseph J. Sleeper, Jr., S. Thompson,
Jr., G. C. Wenzell, G. F. Slater, A. l..
Roden, G. F. Holbrook, c. G. Relnhard.
The Fourth was ushered in by the usual
ringing of bells, firing of crackers, etc. A
parade under direction of the Patriotic
Sons of America, took place in the morn
ing, and at its conclusion there were ex-
ercises in the grove where Rev. /. D..
Moore offered prayer; George G. Wenzell
read Washington's farewell address; and
Rev. w. T. S. Lumbar, of Moorestown,
delivered an address. In the afternoon
there were games in the grove.
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George Forts little son had his hand
very badly scalded one day last week.
The fife and drum corps is progressing
very fast and will soon be ready for en-
gagements.
James Hsnlin has been appointed
lamplighter, vice Samuel Dennis, who has
gone into other business.
The shoe factory has been closed since
July 4th in order to take account of stock
1t resumed work yesterday.
Dentist Goble has taken his family to
Island Heights to spend the summer He
will be in Pemberton Tuesdays and We'd
nesdays.
Samuel Dennis, our expressman, has
bought out the milk route of William
Post, who has gone to Asbury Park to
run hack.
Landlord Curtis Davis has had his hotel
and tenement houses painted, adding
greatly to the appearance of the neigh
borhood.
Caleb Shinn, who was recently burned
out, has built a temporary house and
store combined until he gets his property
built up again.
Harvey Wells, son of Moses Wells, has
gone to Rancocas stock farm, at Jobs
town, to learn to be jockey. Being
small and plucky he will no doubt make
a good rider.
Hon. Theodore Budd entertained q
large circle of friends on the Fourth on
his cranberry bog at Sheep-Pen Hill. This
is we'll known resort where the cedar
water IS always very good.
Pemberton Lodge, No. 40. 1. o. o. F..
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing term n g., Elmer Fort; V. G.,
Harry Butterworth; secretary, J. B. Han.
kins; treasurer, A. W. Grobler
Harmony Lodge, No. 10, 1. 0. NJ, has
elected the following officers: W. NJ,
Walter Griscom; J. W., Edward Gaskill
recording secretary, Robert Borrell; finan
cial secretary, S. P. Assay; trustee, Joseph
Gibbs
There came near being another Ere in
town on the 4th. Some one threw a fire
cracker in the side door of Brander
Goldy's store, and it fell on a table used
for cutting dried beef There was some
brown wrapping paper on the table, which
took fire. As good luck should have it
Mr.. Goldy went in the back store on an
errand and discovered the paper on fire
and put it out at once, but it had burned
enough to cause shudder over tht
thought of what might have occurred.
Everything was very quiet here on The
4th; all the attractions we're up to New
Lisbon, where all the sports went to see
base ball, dancing, foot racing. etc. Oul
club played two games, one in the morn
ing with the Coxeyites, of Pemberton
Pemberton won, Is to 4. In the after
noon a crack team from Baldwin's loco
motive works undertook to show th'
Pemberton boys how to play ball, bu
they were not in it, Pemberton was too
hot for them. Score 20 to 3.
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WamamakeYS

gust ne aOiJ do mbhoIs-
teriMg Vork AT COST !
Either recovering old Fur
niture, or covering new
Furniture to your order.
Do you realize what that
means?-far less than cost on
many of the goods-no profit
on the labor.
These are some of the mater
ials to be used in the work:
At 81. 50 tie yard-6a in. Satin Damask that
At 81. so tie yard-6S in. BrOcatelle that was
$15.
At SO and "a tie yard-5O in. Brocatelle
that was So to $40.
At 90 the y0rd-44 in. Brocatelle that was
SO. so and 81
at 81. so the gard-Silk Tapestry, seats and
backs, that was $40.
At 81 to So tile gard-50 In. Silk Tapestry
that was 81, 80 to 3d.
at 50. so to SO the yGrd. so In. Wool Tapes
try that was 81 to $3.50.
At $3. so to $3.50 tie gaYd-6ilk Sheets that
were So, so and $40.
A large variety OF 6 and 8
yard remnants, all good pat
terms and colorings, are also
put at half former prices.
Any OF these goods will be
sold by the yard at the reduced
prices.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-07-10

The Fourth of July celebration by
Ocean Council, No. 10, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
was one of the best ever held here. The
weather was fine. The crowd came early
in the morning and stayed in Aliens
Grove until midnight. The parade in
the morning was participated In by coun-
ellis from New Egypt, Wrightstown, Hor-
nerstown, Cassville and Imlaystown.
The bicycle race in the morning was from
town to grove, and was won by Van
Irons. The base ball game in the after
noon, between Trenton and New Egypt,
was won by the home team, score, % to 2.
All day Prof Deworth's merry round
did lively trade, 1920 tickets being sold.
The address of Hon. James Buchanan on
our public school system was very able.
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Officers of Medford Lodge, No. 100, l
0. o. F., will be installed on Friday even
ing next.
Mark Stackhouse is putting up barn
for !. W. Garwood on the rear of his
property.
Milton II. Allen is at Asbury Park at
tending the meeting of the National Ed
ucational Association.
One day last week Jay wilkins was
putting rye in the NOW of the barn. He
leaned against brace which gave way,
throwing him to the floor below, the tim
Der falling on him breaking one leg near
the ankle, and otherwise bruising him.
While unloading hay in his barn on
Saturday, William Jones caught the little
finger of his left hand in a block, cutting
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The investigation of the burning of the
residence of Andrew Mcintyre, of Mer-
chantville, two weeks ago. has thus far re-
suited IN no new developments beyond
the fact that the house was unquestion-
ably set on fire. The borough officials
and insurance men have thoroughly ex-
amined the property and run out every
clue that has come to their notice, but at
this time no additional facts eliminating
Mr.. Mcintyre have been unearthed. Mr.
Mcintyre and his family were out of town
when the fire broke out, and, although
charged by the authorities with being the
incendiary, claims that he is able to
prove his innocence of the charge.
The following statement made by Dr.
Bartine, well-known physician of Mer-
chantvllle, will have considerable bear
ing on the case when it comes up in
court: ION Sunday night, or rather Mon
day morning about 1890 o'clock, was
sitting in my Office smoking when 1
heard the fire bell ring. l grabbed my
hat and ran out on the lawn and, hearing
the bell still ringing, crossed the pike
and proceeded along Park avenue towards
the fire house, which is about two squares
off. When 1 had run half that distance
l saw man approaching me on a dead
run. came to a standstiIl, and waiting
until the man reached me, asked,
Where's the fre?' The man was a
stranger in town and came to a stop.
Where's the fire?' 1 asked again. The
man looked dazed for a moment, and
then gasped out 4 don't know l then
proceeded to the fire house and the
stranger walked on about 10 feet and
broke into run again."
Nothing has since then been learned of
this man, and his presence in the town
will probably never be explained, but it
is believed by many that he had some
thing to do with starting the fire.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-07-10

The spirit of improvement is around
here. There have been several new
fences built in our little village, which
add much to the appearance of things.
Charles Doran is giving his home a
coat of paint. Bunting, the painter from
Crosswicks, is doing the work.
Our blacksmith is very busy at work
in his new shop.
Oh, yes, we expect to have a new
bridge sometime soon. 1t is to take the
place of the old one at Stillwells mill.
Postmaster Reed has been on the sick
list during the past week, but we are glad
to see him out again.
Rey. Mr.. Alexander's wife has been
very sick bat now she is convalescent.
Charles Stillwell has given his home a
new coat of paint, which has added much
to the appearance of our little village.
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1t Saves the Children.

"My little boy was very bad off for two
months with diarrhea We used various
medicines, also called in two doctors, but
nothing did him any good until we used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy. which gave immediate re-
lief and soon cured him. consider it the
best medicine made and can conscien-
tiously recommend it to all who need d
diarrhea or collie medicine" J. E. Hare,
Trenton, Tex 25 and 80 cent bottles fol-
sale by Elmer D. Prickitt, druggist
Mount Holly and Lumberton.
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Warner Again Sentenced.

Wesley Warner is again under sentence
of death. Judge Garrison, with Judges
Gaskill, Lippincott and Glasgow. passed
the judgment of the court on him yester-
day.
Warner was brought into the court
room by Sheriff Townsend and his death
watch, Constables Brown and Claypoole.
His mother and sister were in the room
and sobbed loudly as Warner came in.
Judge Garrison said that this court
passed judgment sentencing Warner to
death on the 10Th of March, 1898. That
date having passed it was necessary, on
the judgment before the court, to fix
another date. Therefore on Thursday,
September 9th, the sentence would be
executed.
After sentence had been pronounced,
Warner said that he had something to
say "Under the law my sentence is void
| have meyer had an opportunity to show
what was done. / have been deprived Of
my rights. II has been the practice fol
years to ask before sentencing prisoner
TO death if he has anything to say
A mans life cannot be put in jeopardy
twice, but it has been done in my case
My case is before the Court of Pardons.
/ was not treated right in Jail, but was pu
IN dungeon for ten months because the
turnkey raised the yarn that | was going
to kill him. | have been punished fol-
things that have not done, and have
been deprived of people coming to se'
me. Everybody knows that | was illegal
ly convicted"
Warner was then taken back to the jail
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Why spend 81 for bottle of medicine
for a complaint when one box of Beech
ANS pills, costing only 25 cents, will cure
nearly all known diseases? This is be-
cause constipation is the cause of nearly
all ailments and Beecham's pills cure con
stipation. A valuable book OF knowledge
mailed free, on request, by B, F. Allen Co.,
365 Canal ST., New York.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-07-10

DIR. j. d. Thomas, 91a Walnut Street, Phila-
deIphia,
Makes speciality of using nitrous oxide
gas for the painless extraction OF teeth.
He has now reached the large number of
1861 800 people to whom he has admins
tered it. Charges moderate.
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A Serious Charge.

Albert Evans, of Jobstown, is in Moy-
amensing Jail, Philadelphia, awaiting re-
QUESTION papers to bring him to Mount
Holly. The warrants on which he was
arrested were served by Constable Banks,
of Pemberton, who was assisted by city
detectives.
There are two charges against Evans
The first is for indecently assaulting Amy
Hargrove, of Juliustown, a girl Is or 16
years of age The complaint in this case
was taken to Justice Hagaman, of julius
town, but owing TO his knowledge of GER
tain facts, he declined to issue warrant,
and it was finally made out by Justice
White, of Pemberton.
Justice Hagaman, however, did issue
warrant for Evans arrest on a similar
charge. The girl in this case is IL years
of age, the daughter of man named
English, living at Columbus. and was
visiting in Juliustown at the time of the
assault.
Evans is a married man, but his wife
does not live with him.
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subject to Pain in the stomach.

Elder S. S. Beaver, of McAllisterville,
Juniata CO., Pa, says his wife is subject
she tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrh@a Remedy for it, and was
much pleased with the speedy relief it af-
iorded. She has since used it whenever
necessary and found that it never fails.
For sale by Elmer d. Prickitt, druggist,
Mount Holly and Lumberton.
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his wages and sent him off instead of hav-

his wages and sent him off instead of hav
ing him arrested.
John Hill was called next. Prosecutor
Budd said that the charge against him
was getting into a house through false
representations and playing the sh ell
game. Up to the present time there had
not been any evidence to sustain this
charge, and he moved that the prisone r
be released, which was so ordered.
The court then sentenced the prisoners
as follows
William Berry, county Jail three months
from date Of original commitment, with
costs of trial. Berry was arrested in May.
August Peduhn, county Jail three
months from date of commitment May,
without costs.
Frank Lalley, assault and battery on
policeman, six months in state prison.
The court of Common Pleas sat yester-
day afternoon to hear evidence in relation
to the sanity of Mary, wife of Edward P.
Jones, residing on Mount Holly avenue,
Mount Holly. The application for the in
quiry was made by William E. Zelley.
Drs. R. C. Darlington and W. P. Mel
cher testified that they had made an ex-
animation as to the woman's mental con-
dition. Her mind has been unbalanced
for several years. Her principal delusion
is that of being prosecuted by the neigh
bors, who she thinks are endeavoring to
poison her. The physicians thought it
would be wise to send her to an asylum
for treatment as at times she is quite ex
citable and might cause trouble some
time.
Edward P. Jones, the husband, said she
had been examined sometime ago by a
specialist from Philadelphia, who said she
was insane. Witness was willing that she
be sent away if it would prove beneficial
to her case.
The court granted the order sending
her to the state asylum.
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Rock-bottom pri ices prevail at the groc-
cry and provision store and meat market,
corner Water and King streets A few
orders will convince you of this fact
Orders called for and delivered. G. w
Durand.
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RE~UPHoLsTERING

FURNITURE.
Are the Easy Chairs or the
Sofas or the parlor pieces or
any part Of the Upholstered
Furniture a bit shabby?
Yes? Been thinking of hay
ing them recovered? Hesitate
because of cost?
Don't hesitate any longer.
We've cut the cost as work
Of this quality was never cut
before.
This is the way of it:
1-Egery piece of Furniture
Covering IN tie Lbhoks-
terry store has been gone
oVer, many of The choicest
haze been marked at LESS
THAN HALF PRICES.
2--Dnrs@g 9mly and -Au-
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MEMS CLOTHING.

MEMS CLOTHING.
Trousers for 1000 men
Cheviots, Cassimeres, Wor-
steds; only or 3 of kind.
Price value when made, S. and
SO. Values for to-day's sales,
So, $3.50 and $3.50.
A few days since we told you
of Suits of imported Homespun
at $40 from $22.5o. The goods
are very elegant, the tailoring
is very swell and the sizes COM
plete. Colors light.
Some current bargains in
fancy Linen Vests
Are $3.50, $3.50, S..
Were s., 81, S..
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The human eye seldom fulflls all the
requirements Of a perfect optical instru-
ment. When, however, the error is
slight it may be disregarded but when
sufficient to produce headache, pain in
the eyes, or poor vision it should be cor
rected at once by wearing properly adj
justed glasses. If your eyes are causing
you pain or anxiety call on Leech, Stiles
& Co.'s specialist, who will be in Mount
Holly at West End Hotel on Monday
next, July 16, from o A. M. to ?. M.
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Hotel Burned.


The Pines Hotel, at Barnegat Park, the
exclusive army and navy officers resort
was burned to the ground Thursday
morning between and 10 O'Clock. The
origin of the fire is unknown and seems
very mysterious. The flames we're first
noticed in the north eastern corner of the
hotel in a store room. The building and
its contents were uninsured, the policies
having run out within the past month. A
number of guests were at the hotel and
were compelled to take refuge at cottages
and at Toms River.
The hotel was built in 1890 by the Bar
negat Park Company, and cost $40, 900 ex-
elusive of furniture. After the Barnegat
Park Company went into the hands of the
receivers the hotel was tangled up in lit
igation. 1t was purchased at one sale by
Gideon w. Marsh, on lien claim, and at
another sale by the Holland Trust Com
pany.
The hotel has been the real bone of
in the trial of Lieutenant Far
row, for perjury at Trenton last winter.
and the indictments of the Holland Trust
Company's lawyers for perjury at Toms
River, which indictments are still ntried