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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29
Marriage by Halter.

Among ignorant people of English
birth it is fully believed that wife
bought with money or goods is legally
married if the purchaser leads her all
the way home by halter.
Mr.. Barring Gould. the English anti
quarian. tells of village poet known
to him who bought a wife for half
crown and led her 10 miles to his cot
tage.
The squire and the rector protested
to the village poet that he was not
legally welded
why, yes be" he replied. "I'll
take my Bible oath never once took
the halter off till shed crossed the door
sill and the door was shut. "
The latest instances of such wife sales
occurred in 1858 and 1859, when wom-
en- were sold in Little Horton and in
Dudley. In these cases blue ribbon
took the place of the straw halter.
But, gentle ladies, the symbolic idea
was the same.
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He Noticed the Likenens.

A Partisan swell recently had q
crayon picture of himself made, which
he afterward pretended to find fault
with.
''It does not bear the slightest resem-
blance to me. " said he. ''and l will not
take it. -
The artist protested. but all to no
avail
After the dandy had left the painter
added to the portrait magnificent pair
of ass ears and exhibited it in the win
dow, thus altered. to the gaze of the
curious public.
1t hadn't been long exposed when the
dandy entered the artists studio in a
towering rage, and, finding that threats
amounted to nothing, he at last offered
to buy it, even at a considerable adj
vance upon the original price.
ut wasn't strange you didn't recog-
nize your resemblance to the picture at
first, said the painter, but knew
you'd notice the likeness as soon as
added those ears. Spare Moments.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29

Oh, beware of jealousy; it is the green
eyed monsters which doth mock the meat
it feeds on.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29

| tled it. Fred treated Perceyal in such
an insulting manner that even he could
hardly overlook it, and he left early, to
mammals distress and my secret joy.
After that began to meet Perceval
every time l went out of the house.
No matter whether walked or drove
or rode a wheel l was sure to en-
counter him before long, and he would
escort me on my way, leaving me al
ways on our return at the end of the
street leading to our house.
"Since your brother, who is your
guardian, dislikes me so, l cannot go
to your home" he would say regretful-
", and l would blush and stammer an
apology. But must see you in spite
of him." Perceval would add with a
melting glance, and l would go home
in the seventh heaven.
At last after three weeks Of this sur
reptitious courtship Perceval could
stand it no longer.
BE my wife, Rosamondv' he cried
one day. Never mind what they say
at home. l must have you. 1 never
knew what love was before"
Poor boy, he had never known the
bliss of trying for what he wanted.
Before this it had always dropped into
his lap.
But I couldn't trust him even then.
"Oh, nor said timidly. 81 dare not
Fred would kill you if he thought OF
such thing"
LET him try" said Perceval valiant
ly. "Pll have you in spite of him. See,
here is the minister on his porch, Rosa
mond. Come, darling, he will give me
the right to claim you from your
brother"
And before l knew what l was about
found myself in the minister's par
lor being married in a bicycle skirt
and pink cotton shirt waist.
Ten minutes later l walked into
Fred's office, leaving Perceval wait
ing outside, looking a little pale about
the gills, but with a combative CLEAN
in his eye.
Fred" l remarked coolly as look
ed my brother square in the face, ''l
want to thank you for what you've
done for me. I'm Mrs. Perceval Jones
by your leave"
Then smile of incredulous relief
spread over his face
"Goshv' he calculated ITO think
that the fellow actually wanted you.
Chicago Times Herald.
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A Laugh ON Lord Kelvin.

A good story is related of Lord Kel-
wins lecturing methods at the Glasgow
university. AS professor of science he
can use long words in such formidable
array as would make dictionary break
its binding with horror. During a
course Of lectures once on magnetism,
for instance, he defined an ideal mag
net as can infinitely long, infinitely
thin, uniform and uniformly and longi-
tudinally magnetized bar, and the
misguided students vocifeorusly cheer
ed, which caused the professor to say,
"Silencep' This definition was made
and cheered. with the usual reprimand.
frequently during the lectures. Once.
near the conclusion, however, the stu
dents did not cheer, but Lord Kelvin,
from force of habit, raped out "Si-
lencei" the same as before.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29

Paragrene. the new insecticide made by
Fred l., Lavanburg, New York, manufacturer
of the well known "Star'' brand OF paris green,
is much better than paris green at one half
the cost, and does not injure the foliage. 1t
combines all the effective properties OF Bor-
deaux mixture and paris green. 81 have used
ana found Paragrene the best, safest and
quickest insecticide ever used, and recon-
mend 1t to every grower OF currants ana
gooseberries for absolute destruction of cur
rant worm and does not injure foliage. Please
SEM p,l,i, q. once Two more Il 10: packages OF
IL used Paragrene just as / would paris
green. 1t did not fnjure the foliage but killed
the potato bugs quickly; l like it better than
paris green and shall always use it in the fn-
urea. Z. Bunker, subnFba, Tenn"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29
A woMAN's VETO.

why q Certain Naval Appointment
Was Never Confirmed.
An Incident which occurred during
the first Cleveland administration IL
Illustrates the good feeling existing be-
tween the newspaper men and the
chief of the bureau of naval construc-
ton. A certain correspondent, who
was on particularly intimate terms
with the chief, called at his Office and
was received with unusual cordiality.
Calling the correspondent by his first
name, the chief said: Look here,
Blank, want you to do something for
me. Mr.. IS appointment to place
in this department, after being fought
through two congresses, has prevailed,
has been signed by Secretary Whitney
and only waits the signature Of the
president. You, of all men in Wash
ington, can find out what action the
president will take. and l think you
know a way to prevent the document
being signed"
The correspondent replied, II think
know a way" He left the building and
went for Miss -, who was at that
time doing Washington society for
the Associated Press. To her he told
the story and explained what he
wanted done.
Miss obtained an audience with
Mrs. Cleveland and told what she
came for. Mrs. Cleveland went to the
presidents desk and singled out q
paper with the remark, There, l guess
that is the one You mean" She then
turned corner Of the document down
and left 1t.
In the course of his work the presi-
dent came to the paper and then, in a
surprised tone, said to Secretary La
mont, Dan, do you know anything
about this appointment"
Mr.. Lamont did not know anything
about It,
Well" said the president, Frances
has evidently turned this down for a
purpose. guess it's all right" And the
official signature was not attached
Philadelphia Post.
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Letting 1t ont.

A lady who had a servant somewhat
given to curiosity inquired on return
ing from visit one afternoon: Ibid
the postman leave any letters, MaryT"
Nothing but postcard ma'am."
"Who is it from, MaryT
And do you think I'd read it
ma'am?' said the girl with an injured
air.
perhaps not; but any one who sends
me messages on postcards is stupid oil
impertinent."
you'll excuse me, ma'am," returned
the girl loftily, ''but must say that's
nice way to be talking about your
own mother" - Sydney Town and
Country Journal.
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It's often whole lot easier to win {
name than to name winner.
a Healthful DRINK tor Hot weather.

This is the TWEEN first season for that ia
nous and healthful drink, Hires Rootbeer
The campaign has opened. The war against
thirst is on, and of course Hires will reign su
preme in an undisputed realm OF It's own. In
all these years 1t has stood proof against imi
tation and counterfeit, and now in its strength
OF full growth rises far above any serious com
petition.
in our mind as things inseparable. We look
forward to that a summer beverage as we
look for the rising of the sun. 1t has been OF
inestimable value to thousands of people, sup.
plying them at once with q delicious, health.
ful ana thirst-q uenching drink. occupying the
same place at the family table as tea or coffee
Its growth has been rapid and remarkable
long since reaching proportions neve Ell
dreamed OF by its prOprietors. One of its re.
markable features is its trifiing COST one pack.
age may be converted into gallons of this de.
l1cfous, sparkling, temperance drink, contain
ing medicinal properties OF well known vir-
tue.
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Triumphant.

when you get in a crowd, my dear
said Mr.. Wrinkles to his wife, always
look out for pickpockets"
I'm not afraid of them, dearest "
answered Mrs. Wrinkles. 'aThey cant
pick my pocket"
That's just like you women" said
Mr.. Wrinkles. always so sure. Pray
tell me why you couldn't have your
pockets picked"
Because l haven't got any," answer
ed Mrs. Wrinkles proudly-Harper's
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29
STRENGTH OF GIBRALTAR.
ITS. Overwhelming Effect Upon an
American Tourist.

its. Overwhelming Effect Upon an
American Tourist.
'"There is no doubt that Gibraltar is,
from the nature of it's location, the
strongest fortified spot on EARTH" said
recently returned tourist, "but the
English officers who are on duty there
seem impressed with the idea that
there is some weak spot about the
place and that some American may
discover it. They have very NONSENSE
cal rules and regulations governing the
fertilization, and one of them Is that
no American can be admitted to the
fortified places, though they are al
lowed to wander all around the outside
as long as they care to.
Il do not think the combined guns of
the rest of the world, all working to-
gether and for IL hours each day, Sun
days and public holidays included, for
one year, could seriously interfere with
Gibraltar beyond cutting off the mail
communication. The walls are solid
rock a quarter of a mile thick, and
such a thing as doing any damage In
a military sense would be simply non
sense Gibraltar could resist any at
tack, and the conditions there are such
that the attacking party would neces-
sarily have to be exposed in making
its attack. This exposure would have
to be within range Of the guns Of the
fort, even if they are so years out of
date. Consequently they would be
nearly as effective as modern guns,
for with all that is claimed for modern
warfare there probably never will be
any fighting done when the opposing
parties are out of sight of each other.
while all this is admitted by mill
tary men of all countries, it seems
funny that there should be anything
Of a secret or hidden character about
Gibraltar that Americans should not
be allowed to inspect as freely as the
people of other countries are. Eng
land may be whipped some time in the
history of the world, but the defeat
will not take place at Gibraltar, l as
sure you" Washington Star.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29

Two members of well established
firm that does business In the whole.
sale district INDUCED in the following
dialogue the other afternoon:
Junior Partner-Why didn't you give
that man chance? We need another
clerk here, and rather like his looks.
Senior Partner-I liked his looks, too
but he's no good.
Junior Partner-How do you know
that?
Senior Partner-When q man who is
looking for job comes to me and
says. Il suppose you don't want to
hire any one today, do your that's
enough. If he had anything In him
he'd come right out and say what he
meant. If he supposed we didn't want
to hire any one, why did he waste GU,
time and his by coming in to bother
usf-Chicago Times Herald.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29
WHEN THE GIRLS WORE CALICO.


There was 3 time, betwixt the days
o. hnsey, woolsey straight and prim.
And these when mode, with despot wayA
Leads woman captive at its within,
Yet not hundred years ago,
When girls wore simple calico.
Within the barn by lantern light,
Through many a reel, with flying feet,
The boys and maidens danced at night
To hddled measures, shrilly sweet,
And merry revels were they, though
The girls were gowned in calico.
Across the flooring rough and gray 4
The gold Of scattered chaf was spread, =
And long ;estoons of clover hay =
That struggled from the loft Ger head,
Swung scented fringes to and fro \.
Ger pretty girls in calico. J
They used to go a-Maying then 4;
The blossoms of the spring to seek
In sunny glade and sheltered glen, HI
Unweighed by fashions latest freak. Z I
And Robin fell in love, know, ri
With Phyllis in her calico. III:
A tuck, frill bias fold,
hat curved over gypsy wise, Ia
And beads OF coral and Of gold, II
And rosy cheeks and merry eyes
Made lassies in that long ago ~.
Look charming in their calico.
The modern knight who loves maid ?
OF gracious air and gentle grace,
And finds her oftentimes arrayed
In shining silk and priceless lace
Would love her just as well, know,
In pink and lilac calico.
Hattie Whitney in Munsey's Magazine.
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That's the Way It Feels.

A wee maiden had the misfortune to
fall down stairs the other day, and
that part of the anatomy commonly
denominated the funny bone" came In
contact with the wall On being pick
ed up and asked IL she was hurt, she
rubbed her arm for a moment and
said. mo, but my elbow is awful
y."-Union Signal
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29

fanmation, an irregularity or a weakness,
and this medicine will act directly upon it,
and restore the organs to perfectly healthy
action. 1t prepares the girl to become a
woman; the wife to become a mother, the
middle-aged to pass the turn of life in
safety. 1t is not cure all " but a medi-
cine for women only, and is the prescrip-
ton of DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N Y, the
world famed specialist in the treatment of
disorders of women. Any reader of this
paper may consult DR.. Pierce free by mail.
Write him if your local physicians do not
seem to understand your case.
Mrs. W. ]. Kidder, of Hill Dale Farm. (Enos-
burg Center) Enosburg, VT writes: During
the past year found myself pregnant and in
rapidly falling health 1 suffered dreadfully
from boating and urinary difficulty. l was
growing perceptibly weaker each day and suf
fered much sharp pain at times. felt that
something must be done. sought your advice
and received prompt reply followed your
directions and took twelve bottles of DR.. Perce's
Favorite Prescription, and also followed your
instructions began to improve Immediately
my health became excellent and could do ali
my own work 1--WE live on good sized FARM. I
walked and rode all could, and enjoyed it. /
had short, easy confinement and have healthy
baby boy"
Dr.. Pierce's Pellets cure biiiousuess.
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walking Correctly,

Many children are taught at home
and at school to walk on their toes.
This will do in a sick room when one
has squeaking shoes, but it is not
natural or elegant. Put the heels
down lightly at first and the toes last;
this keeps the body erect, instead of
bending the body forward. as per-
son must who walks on his toes.
Walking should be more thoroughly
taught in our gymnastic schools. 1t
costs little to learn to walk correctly.
and it is well worth while to spend a
little time to acquire the art.-New
York Telegram.
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His Reason For Remorse.

DIR. Poundtext-You say, my friend,
that you killed man In duel?
Moonshine Jim-Yes, sir; he wus my
rival fer the hand O. the ole 'ooman
wot l married.
DR.. Poundtext-That was a terrible
deed, sir hope you are sorry for it.
Moonshine Jim-Sorry! You bet your
life I'm sorry, parson. If hadn't kill
ed him, mebbe he'd "a married the ole
'ooman.-Kansas City Independent.
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Even pale ale will make your nose red.

In ALL STAGES of Nasal Catarrh there
should be cleanliness. AS experience
proves Ely's Cream Balm is a cleanser,
soother and healer Of the diseased mem
brane 1t is not drying nor irritating, and
does not produce sneezing To test it a
trial size is mailed for 10 cents or the large
for so cents by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
Street, New York. Druggists keep it.
Upon being placed into the nostrils it
spreads over the membrane and relief is
immediate It is an agreeable cure.
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Hanninens LIS work.

Recently Mr. Joseph Choate on being
asked by Theodore Dresser, as he tells
us in Ainslee's Magazine, if long years
of distinction and comfort brought con
tent and happiness he answered: mot
exactly. There is happiness In con
slant labor, or at least the substitute
for happiness, for any one who has &C
quired the habit of laboring constant
ly will not be at peace unless he is
working"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29

A young Irishman once went to q
kind hearted old squire for recon-
mendation. An elaborate one was writ.
ten and read to him. He took it with
thanks, but did not move.
What's the matter with it ?" roared
the squire.
"Oh, nothin. sorr. said the lac
quickly.
"Well. then, why don't you got"
''Sure, sorr. l thought on the stringtt
of recommind like that you'd bt
wantin to hire me. =
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29

Emma-C Charley asked me to marry
him last evening, and l had to refuse
J him, the dear fellow.
Ella-How did it happen?
Emma-Of course like Charley, but
as to marrying him
Ella-I mean how did it happen thai
he asked you ?-Boston Transcript.
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champion Shot of the world,

Miss Annie Oakley writes "Myseit ana many
OF the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co. have givef
Aliens Foot Ease, the powder to shake into
all II not more than you claim" IL instantly
takes the sting out of Corns and Bunfons. All
hot aching, nervous or sweating feet. SOLD
by all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted Leroy, N
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No Alternative.

Prison Visitor Wasn't it rather a
cold blooded thing to do-shooting the
man down while he was praying?
Mountaineer-I had to do 1t, podner.
If I'd let i'm pray little while longer,
he mought O. won the Lord over to his
side. An then whar would of benz
Indianapolis Journal.
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Stretching to Rest.

When man is tired, he stretches his
arms and legs and yawns. Birds and
animals, so far as possible, follow his
example. Birds spread their feathers
and also yawn; they open their mouths
Slowly till they are round. the bones OF
the head seem to loosen and the gills
open.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29

after you have concluded that you ought not
to drink coffee. 1t is not the medicine but
doctors order it, because 1t is healthful, fnvig-
Grating and appetfZing 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown color and
tastes like the finest grades OF coffee and costs
about ID as much Children thrive on it be.
cause it is a genuine food drink containing
nothing but nourishment. l5c and Csc at gro
GERS.
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''lf were = man." the woman astd.
I'D make my mark ere was dead,
I'd lead the world with battle cry,
And I'd be famous ere should die
II were a man,
sN were youth" the old man cried,
cpd seize all chances. I'd go with the tide;
I'd win my way to the highest place
And stick to honor and seek his grace
II were youth "
III were rich," the poor man thought,
'Pd give my all for the poor's support;
I'd open my door. and I'D open my heart,
And goodness and ! would never part
II were rich"
And 10, II all these Ifs came true.
The woman man, the man youth,
The poor man rich-then all in truth,
This world would be, when we got through,
Just as it Isl
james Oppenheim in New York Sun.
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Renutv Ia Rlnna nean-

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, Toe, 25c. Soc
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NANSAAO AA6 M OAhA1 iii
beauty, her very life.
She will uncomplain-
ingly resign herself to
the woes and miseries of
female troubles, which
are to be dreaded a thou
sand times more than a
tiny mouse. 1t is graft
flying to know that untold
numbers of women are
being restored to perfect
vigor and strength by DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. 1t cures all
uterine disorders. The
exact name of the dis
ease doesn't amount to a
row of pins. If it is in
the womanly
organs, " Fa-
n vorite Pre-
- scription" will
hunt it out and
cure it. 1t can
be a drain, a
pain, an in
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| IfnOt drink Grain-O-made from pure grains.
lady writes "rhe first time l made Grain :
did not like 1t, but after using 1t for one week
nothing would induce me to go back TO coffee. :"
rem can drink it freely with great benefit 1t
Is the Strengthening substance of pure grains.
Got package to-day from your grocer 15c.
and 25c,
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AS we'll as the handsomest, and others are in
vited TO call on any druggist ana get tree a
| trial bottle OF Kemp's BaIsam for the Throat
and Lungs,a remedy that Is guaranteed to cure
and relieve ali Chronic and Acute Coughs
Asthma, bronchitis ana Consumption. Price
bic and 50c
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Accommodations.
Old Friesa1-And bavo No.,

Old Frieis1-And have you succeeded
In laying up anything?
Unsuccessful Notwithstanding but
lot OF fine grudges.-Indianapolis
Journal
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Some musicians get along on their
cheek, but the cornist depends on his
hps.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Deafness is more common in cold
countries than in warm climates, the
ear being very sensitive to atmospheric
changes
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-29

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic fun of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worzer. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists 5Oc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York