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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

A woman novelist told funny story
the other day about the numerous let
tiers she received from ambitious young
writers, asking her to put their works
on the market. They would GLADLY
give her percentage of the sale If she
only would. Among such letters was
one from young lady who had chosen
highly dramatic plot for her story. in
developing which the good young hero
inc is carried off by the wicked villain.
They are pursued by the good young
man. The good young heroine had pet
dog that followed her and snapped at
the Villains heels. The villain became
enraged and shot the faithful brute.
Fragments of the little animal are found
scattered all along the road by the good
young man, who by the assorted bits of
dog by the wayside runs down the vii
lain. -Philadelphia Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
eEoaeE " NO GENTLEMAN.
He Said So Once, and at Another Time ne
Proved It.

He Said SO Once anu ~ HAAS~A
Proved 1t.
When Lord Liverpool was forming
his ministry in 1922, he thought 1t abb
soIutely necessary to have Canning aS
the foreign Office, although aware that
the appointment would be obnoxious to
George ~. The Duke of Wellington
undertook the unpleasant task of COM
mupicating Lord Liverpool's determl-
nation.
AS soon as the king knew what was
wanted of him he broke out: Arthur,
1t is impossible l said, on my honor as
a gentleman, he should never be one Of
my ministers again. am sure you will
agree with me that cannot do what l
said on my honor as a gentleman !
would not do.
Another man would have been ST.
fenced, but the great soldier, always
equal to an emergency, replied:
"Pardon me- sir, but l don't agree
with you at all Your majesty is not a
gentleman.
The bold assertion startled the king,
but the duke went on, Your majesty is
not gentleman, but the sovereign Of
England, with duties to your people far
above any to yourself, and these duties
render it imperative that you should
employ the abilities of Mr.. Canning. +"
"Well, Arthur, +" said the king, draw
ing long breath, eff must, l must. u
Although he did not like being told
he was not a gentleman, George Nv had
once, at least, while regent forgotten be
was one This was when he flung 6
glass of wine in Colonel Hamlyn's face,
with 'Hamlyn, you are blackguardP
The insulted officer could not return
the compliment without committing
something like treason-it was out Of
the question to challenge the prince
while to let the insult pass unnotioeC
was equally impossible.
The colonel filed his glass and threw
the contents in the face of his neighbor,
saying, "His majesty's toast, pass il
onl"
''Hamlyn. I" cried the regent, you're
capital fellowl Here's your health. .
And they were fast friends from tina
evening. New York Advertiser.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
Blank verse.

Blank or unrhymed is that form Of
heroic verse which is commonly en-
ployed in English dramatic and epic
poetry. It was introduced by the Earl
Of Surrey, who died in 1547, in his
TRANSLATION Of the second and fourth
books Of 4 Eneid. 1t was first en-
ployed in the drama In Sackyille and
Norton's tragedy of "Ferrex and Por-
rex, " which was printed in 1865, but
it was not till Marlowe adopted it in
his play of "Tamburlaine the Great
that it became the form regularly en-
ployed in the metrioal drama, which 1t
has since, with only occasional inter-
walls, remained. After Milton's use of
it in Paradise Lost it was widely ex-
tended to many other classes of compo-
sition. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
TIE FAIRY STONE.
It Is Found In Virginia and Is Supposed
to BE a TaIianlan.

1t Is Found In Virginia and Is Supposed
to Be Talisman.
The Mother of Statesmen" has pro-
duced number Of good things from
first to last--chivalrous men; fascinat-
ing. soft voiced women; fine horses
and the like, but that popular fad
should originate with her is an alto
gether new departure. Everything must
have a beginning, however, and who
knows, now that the fairy stone has found
such favor in the world Of fashion,
what possibilities she may develop in
this direction? These queer bits of pet
rified earth are indigenous to Patrick,
a southern border county Of Virginia,
cut off from Henry, and called, like the
latter, In honor of the statesman and
orator, Patrick Henry. They are not ex-
oavated for, but lie loose upon the sur
face of the soil, and though restricted
to two or three parts Of the county ex-
ist in great NUM- ers and various sizes.
Upon each stone a representation of
the cross is distinctly though delioately
traced, and legend concerning them
states that band of fairies, dwelling
at Jerusalem during the life of our Saw
Jour and witnessing the awful scene on
Calvary, were SO Mortified by 1T that
they fed to this remote region and
transformed themselves into these pet
rified emblems. The legend has given
rise to innumerable superstitions, and
from time immemorial the stones have
been worn as amulets by those living in
the vicinity in which they are found.
The reputation was local, however,
until that era in Virginia's history
known as "the BOOM" Then her super
stitions and sacred traditions, along with
her other commodities, became objects
of barter. Speculation fixed its caloulat-
ing eye upon the fairy stone, and it was
taken from its native bed and expert
mented with in order that it might be
rendered marketable. 1t was soon dis
covered that no tedious process was nec-
essary for its development. A sharp in
strument passed along the outline
stamped upon It's surface converted the
Jagged stone into symmetrical cross
and little polishing and plunge into
a bath of boiling oil gave the requisite
smoothness and the rich mahogany color
one sees in the stone of commerce. A
tip Of gold at the four extremities and a
ring to which a chain might be attached
gave the finishing touch to 1t, and when
thus simply mounted fairy stones sold
for 81 apiece
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
PRIZE BRITISH sHonrHoRN STEER.

ThtL1 Dill ltou oh1Oh1 uOnN oiLhns
ers and actually brought $3.50. That
was at the rate Of about 90 cents a
pound. Beef breeders could get rich il
they could raise a few cattle like Ben
ton Bride every year.
The second picture shows the Short
horn steer that took first prize at the
Smithfield fat stock Christmas fair. He
weighed nearly $500 pounds Beef
breeders will be able here to compare
British prize fat cattle with their own
best achievements in that line.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

KARL's CLOVER ROOT, the great
Blood purifier gives freshness and clear
ness to the Complexion and cures Consti
patton. rs cts, so cts, $1.OO.-Sold by R.
G. Darlington, druggist, AZ Main street.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
Tie secret Told.

It is often difficult task to remove
soft solder from gold jewelry requiring
to be repaired. Scraping and subse-
quent treatment with acid are commonly
used, but are often dangerous to some ar
ticles. A hitherto secret method of treat
ment employed at a large establishment
in London is as follows: TO s ounces Of
muriatic acid add an ounce of oroous
and shake we'll. 70 an ounce of this
mixture add A ounces Of hot water,
place in an earthen dish and keep III
the heat by means of gas flame. Upon
introducing the soft soidered article into
the solution the result is said to be all
that could be wished, ffl si 4 3.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

The traditions concerning their won
der working power are as inexhaustible
as the beds from which they are taken
and would furnish endless themes to
writers of fairy tales and folklore stories.
They are supposed to ward off evil and
bring good luck to their possessors, but
in order to do this must be worn around
the neck and next to the person. Phil
adAlnhfa Times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

The social grosbecks Of South Africa
live in large societies. They select tree
of considerable size. and literally cover
it with grass roof. under which their
common dwelling is constructed The
roof serves the double purpose Of keep
ing off the heat and the rain, and 400 OF
500 pairs of birds are known to have the
same shelter. The nests in this aerial
dwelling are built in regular streets
and closely resemble rows Of tenement
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Of Hoods Sarsaparilla wins friends
wherever it is fairly and honestly tried.
To have perfect health, you must have
pure blood, and the best way to have pure
blood is to take Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
best blood purifier and strength builder
It expeIs all faint of serofula, salt rheum
and all other humors. and at the same
time builds up the whole system.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
what and wzhere Il Hearena

Alger says that heaven" is not dis
tinotively a world situated somewhere
in immensely, but that it is "a state Of
pure spiritual existence, having nothing
to do with any special time or place. "
He further says that ''heaven is state
of the soul or state of society under
the rule of God will, either in this life
or in future state Of existence. /" From
the above it is clear that the great au
thority therein quoted considered that
'theayen" does not mean a bounded
place of abode, but simply unlimited
existence in state of joy for the souls
of virtuous respecters of Gods laws. -
St Louis Republic.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
Now for April showers.


Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whiskey nor other intoxicant, but acts
as tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs,
thereby aiding Nature in the performance
of the functions. Electric Bitters is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what they
need. Frice fifty cents per bottle at Ell
mer D. Prickitt's drug stores, Mount Holly
and Lumberton.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

In the Spring
Nearly everybody needs good medicine
The Impurities which have accumulated
in the blood during the cold months mus
be expelled, or when the mild days come
and the effect of bracing air is lost, tht
body is liable to be overcome by debility
or come serious disease. The remarkable
success achieved by Hoods Sarsaparilla
and the many words of praise it has re
ceived, make it worthy ofyour confidence
We ask you to give this medicine a trial
We are sure it will do you good. Read
the testimonials published in behalf o
Hoods Sarsaparilla. all from reliable
grateful people. They tell the story.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

"Boys, said teacher in Sunday
school. ''can any of you quote verse
from Scripture to prove that it is wrong
for man to have two wives?" He
paused, and after moment or two a
bright boy raised his hand. "Well,
Thomas, said the teacher encouraging
ly. Thomas stood up and said, mo man
can serve two masters. . The question
ended there. Boston Home Journal.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Mrs. T s. Hawkins, Chattanooga, Tenn,
says. "Shiloh's Vitalizer SAVED MY
LIFE consider it the best remedy for
debilitated system l ever used" For
Dyspepsia. Liver or Kidney trouble it ex-
cells. Price rs cts.-Sold by R. C. Barring
ton, druggist, AZ Main street.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
He Wanted the Contents

Dr.. Holmes library is valued at only
1904. This has been thought rather
small library for literary man who
had a lifelong fondness for books But
DR.. Holmes was not binding worship
er, and nearly all of the best works in
the world, in cheap, substantial bind
ings, can be bought for 1904. The very
best books of the world are quite limit
ed in number. Boston Globe.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

The New Hampshire law providing
for the establishment of free public IL
braries through the agency Of a board
of library commissioners was passed in
1891. At that time there were go towns
and cities in the state maintaining free
libraries, and 173 we're without any.
The present record shows these figures
exactly reversed. There are now only
go towns which have no free public IL
hrary. while l73 are provided with
them. The libraries recently established
reach population of 100. 900. Boston
journal
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
nneKIen.s Arnrca naIxe.

The best salye in the world for cuts
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt Theum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblains
and corns, all skin eruptions, and positive
ly cures piles, or no pay required. 1t il
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, Oh
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Elmer D. Prickitt, Mt. Holly,
and Lum berton.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Rocking chairs of the styles prevailing
nowadays are believed to have been in
vented in the present century. They are
mentioned by Venerable Bede: 1.-THE wo-
men now are SO luxurious that they do
have chairs with wooden circles on the
legs and which sway back and forth in
such sort that 1t maketh one sick to be-
hold Them" 7f..s.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Elihu Burritt, 1.-THE learned black
smith," knew IS languages. He was
self taught, generally needing only a
dictionary and grammar to master
any language he chose to learn.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
He Knew the Sex.

"How does Midgely get the reputa-
ton of being such an angelo" S.
"Oh, he just looks unhappy and
speaks of his wife always in such high
terms that all the other women are will
ing to swear she's a tartar. New
York Recorder
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
A grave subject-a dead man.

SHILOH'S CURE is sold on a guaran-
tee. 1t cures Incipient Consumption. 1t
"a the best Cough Cure. Only one cent a
dose. % cts, so cts, and $l.O0-Sold
by R. c. Darlington, druggist AZ Main
| street.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
Sow good services; sweet remembrance
will grow from them.
"a word to the wise is suficient."

IA word to the Wise Is sufficient"
I suffered terribly from roaring in my
head during an attack of catsrrh. and be-
came very deaf; used Ely's Cream Balm
and in three weeks could hear as we'll az
ever.-A. E. Newman, Grazing, Mich.
One of my children had very bad dis
charge from the nose. Physicians pre-
scribed without benefit. After using
Ely's Cream Balm short time the disease
was cured.-O. A. Cary, Corning. N. Y.
Price of Cream Balm is fifty cents.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Military shoes In the thirteenth cen-
fury were tipped with steel pike,
which the knights used as an offensive
weapon. More than one man was killed
by kick from these ironolad boots.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

One-I presume you are one of the
advanced" women.
Totheg-- Well, no, really, can't say
that ara. You see. I'm married and
lave four children. Detroit Free Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Mothers, Read THIS Gil
more's Aromatic Wine is recon-,
mended by all medical societies
in the western part Of this state
to be the best regulating tonic
for all complaints which ladies
are subjected to. A certain
cure for Nervous Debility, Indi.
gestion and Inward Weakness,
a general regulator for the
stomach and bowels. Sold by
Elmer D. Prickitt.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Teapots were the invention of either
the Indians or the Chinese and are Of
uncertain antiquity. They came to Eu-
rope with tea in 1910.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

When man is accused of having more
money than brains, it doesn't always
follow that he is rich.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Buskins were high boots made Of vel
vet or other cloth and worn by ladies
and by ecclesiastics when celebrating
the rites of the church.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
Not .Adyanced..

Beethoven could remember any selec-
ton of music he had ever heard and re-
produoe most Of it.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
Marie Antoinette, the queen of Louis
XVI, gave name to Marietta. o.

Country Boy-Where do you live?
Street Gamin-I live in tenement
house. ga-
"What sort Of house Is that2'' i. 4
"Well, it's house where poor folks
keeps the dishes that they expects to use
Y they ever have anything to cook. -
Good NeWR
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Pride is not bad thing when it only
urges us to hide our own hurts. not to
hurt others.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

When Baby was sick. we gave her cassori..
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
BRITISH CATTLE.

Two Prize Christmas Beeves at the Smith
field Shows.
just before the Christmas holidays,
when all Britain was preparing for its
traditional roast beef, an advertisement
as follows appeared In several Of the
London morning papers: Butchers and
Slaughtermen. AT this season we re-
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

The man who would lead others mus
not be afraid to walk by himself.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

There is great many people who have
never learned how to rest.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

The parlor lamps that have the largest
sales are those that can be turned down
| the lowest.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09
Raising Prize shorthorns.

I will say my stock all run ont all
summer. None is taken from pasture
until snow covers the ground save young
calves and bulls. During the winter
months nearly all are stabbed, fed lib
orally ON either straw, corn fodder or
hay, together with few roots and a
generous feed of wheat bran. The young
things. being calves and young bulls,
have an extra feed of corn and oats
ground. All are allowed to run out in
the yard on pleasant days, where they
have free access to large tank of wa
ter, kept from freezing by Decatur
heater, as we have weather at times
when the mercury goes far below zero
A little corn fodder or straw is sprin-
killed. over the yard for them to busy
themselves with during the day, but
will say if you are expecting to raise
good stock of any breed they must be fed
literally with something
With Shorthorns it matters not very
much what the feed is. They are hearty
and will eat all kinds of coarse feed and
thrive on it. There is not farmer in
this state who could not keep small
herd of either Shorthorn or grade cattle
on what the most Of them now allow to
go to waste, by adding little grain to
their straw and corn fodder, and by
SO doing he would have some steers
weighing from 1900 to 1900 pounds
to sell every year at not less than $40 to
$50 each. There are 100, 900 farmers in
= kc&o LoH Iakx
to- And would it be hardship to ask
every farmer in Minnesota to do thisP
Together with the cattle hogs should
be kept to clean up with. At least that
is my plan.
The cattle / intend to exhibit at the
fairs are treated much better. While
they are all allowed to run to grass as
long as there is much, they are all sta
bled either day or night, according to
the weather, and we'll fed on different
kinds Of feed, together with some roots.
They are taken as calves and kept as
nearly as possible in their calf form, but
great care must be taken not to overfeed
them. More cattle of the beef breeds are
spoiled from overfeed than any other
way. The most of the show herds of to-
day are in that condition. / have been
very careful to avoid that error, and the
result is my show herd is not only per-
fectly smooth and sound, but every one
is regular breeder. find it very easy
to keep Shorthorns in good fair breed
ing and sale condition, but not as easy
to keep them in smooth, winning show
form. Cor. Breeders Gazette.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

One thorn of experiences is worth a
whole wilderness of warning.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Hoods Pills are prompt and efficient
DC
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

Land plaster, which may be bought
Of dealers, should be sprinkled in horse
and COW stables at the rate of pint a
day to each stall. 1t absorbs moisture,
retains the ammonia and nearly doubles
the value Of the manure. Sprinkle it
night and morning in the cutters be-
hind the stalls.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-04-09

II seems strange that soap and whiskey
should both be bought by the bar.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-17
A Business Boy.

Detroit street boys are on the make
whenever the opportunity offers, and
they go about it in a business-like way.
Not long ago the wind picked off a
gentleman's fine silk hat. and whirling
it aloft, left him bare-headed on the
corner.
Here, boy" he called to an urchin
near by, get my hat for me-"
what are you offerin'?" inquired
the boy.
81 want my hat" exclaimed the gem
tleman. "rll give you ten cents"
whats it worthP" the boy inquired.
sits new silk one that just gave
eight dollars for. I'll give you a dime
If you'll skip out and get it for me-"
81 guess not" replied the boy, turn
ing away; 81 amt in the business of
furnishin,- gents with .eiRht dollar suk
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-17
RAILROAD NOTES.

The first watermelon shipment
OF the season was made Friday
evening, consisting of six cars from
Corpus Christi over the Arkansas
Pass and Cotton Belt roads to st.
Louis, st. Paul and Chicago.
The Southern Pacific has an
nounced rates for Fourth Of July
celebrations at four cents mile for
the round trip.
The offices of trainmaster OF the
International at Palestine, Hous-
ton and San Antonio have been
abolished. Mr.. Thomas Hume,
who was formerly trainmaster of
the San Antonio division, has been
appointed superintendent of this
division. Mr.. J. G. Gregory has
been appointed superintendent OF
the Gulf division, headquarters at
Palestine. Mr.. r. G. Scott has
been appointed roadmaster OF the
San Antonio division and Mr.. M.
McDonough roadmaster OF the
Gulf division.