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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
WHY Aim win one Eyeq

Joskins--I say. old boy, this is my
first day at shootin. You might tell me
In confidence what people shut one eye
for when they're sightin anything.
Hoskins-Oh that's perfectly simple.
my dear fellow. You see. If they were
to shut botn eyes they wouldn't be able
to see anything. Pick Me Up.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

The great race horse, son of Baron
Wilkes; Cherry Croft 2.224, son of Nut
wood Alb, and Red Lake 2.I5A, are the
leading stations at Glen Moore Stock
Farm this year. Baron billions fee is
$50, but anyone having mare we'll bred
in trotting, or pacing lines. or with trot-
ting and running blood crosses, can
breed to the two latter horses free this
year. Mares kept by the year for SIS.
Before you breed, visit the farm or write
for descriptive circulars. E. S. WELLS,
Glen Moore, Mercer county, N. j.. on
Phila. & R. Ry., nine miles north of
Trenton.
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Reasoning From Analogy.

Freddy is the son of Fourth avenue
stockbroker. you will understand, and
is therefore familiar with some of tbs
terms of the profession.
Papa" said Freddy.
'Well, my sonY'
"Is there such worm as book
wormY
There Is such creature, Freddy.
but it very rare. The term book
worm. however. is applied to person
who is continually porting over books.
'And papa"
"WellY'
rs a man who is always porting over
the ticker a tapewormY = Pittsbure
Chronicle-Telegraph.
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sas. GOO. oo Given AWAY.

In the past year DR.. R, V. Pierce has
given away copies of his great work, The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
at an expense to him of $25, 10000 exclu
sive of postage. This standard book on
medicine and hygiene, contains 1908 pages
and more than 700 illustrations. 1t treats
of the greatest and gravest problems of
human life in simple English, from com
mon sense point of view. 1t answers
those questions of sex which linger I'M
spoken on the lips of youth and maiden.
1t is essentially family book, and its ad-
vice in moment of sudden illness or
accident may be the means of saving a
valuable life. This great work is sent
absolutely free on receipt of stamps to
pay cost of mailing only. Send 81 one
cent stamps for the book in paper bind
ing, or 81 stamps for cloth covers. AID.
dress DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
THE GRAND SCHEMER
HIS TAILOR CALLS ON HIM TO COL
LEcT HIS LITTLE BILL.


And Major Crofoot, Grateful For the
Credit Extended to Him, Takes the
Man OF the Shears Into the Univer-
sal FishbaII Company.
copyright, 1900, by O. B. Lewia]
When Major Crofoot reached his Of
fee the other morning, he found his
tailor at the door. The tailor had been
there for an hour. He had bill in his
hand, and he was determined to present
it in person. The major looked bit
startled at sight of the creditor he had
been lodging for seven months. but In
a breath he pulled himself together,
extended his hand and heartily ex-
claimed:
"By George, but this is curious CO.
incidence indeedI Talk of mental te-
legraphy, but your face was before me
as l struck the first stair?'
''Major Crofoot, am here
eyes. yes; you are here about little
bill, and am glad of it. Come in and sit
down. Do you know, that little bill of
S11 has worried me more than some Of
$4,000 / have wondered and won
dered why you didn't present it."
"But l have mailed it to you about
20 timesw exclaimed the tailor.
Strange, strange! l must see the
postal authorities about it at once"
"And / have sent it here by a boy at
least ten times"
"By boy? And the boy never pre-
sented it! / wish you would get me
that boys name. A dozen different
times have been on the point of send
ipg you a check, but l was afraid you
might take 1t that / wanted to close
the account between us. | finally de-
cided to wait until you dropped in"
''Well, l am here" said the tailor,
"and now how about this billY'
Eyes, you are here, and am sorry to
see that look of grim resolution on your
face. You were one Of my earliest
friends and creditors. When called
on you and got measured for new
coat, the world was against me. All l
wanted was a little time and encour-
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
corroborntixe Evidence.

Hoax Borrowed gets lot of credit
for the way he keeps his family dress
ed.
Joax-Yes; they tell me there are
two or three collectors at the house
every Philadelphia Record.
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The Other Way.

He-Bertha, am going to ask you
question, question which will have a
lasting effect upon my life as you an
swer it. Bertha, dear, will you be a
sister to me?
She-Charley, can't do that. but
will be your wife.-Boston Transcript
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Some Foolish People

Allow a cough to run until IL gets beyond the
reach of medicine. They often say, "Oh, it
will wear away but in most cases 1t will
wear them away Could they be induced to
try the successful medicine called Kemps
Balsam, which is sold on positive guarantee
to cure, they would Immediately see the ex-
cellent effect after taking the first dose. Price
25c and Soc Trial size tree At all druggists
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

If gray. Wells Hair Balsam gradually
restores to original color, black or
brown, elegant tonic dressing, soc. 81.
Druggists, or sent by express prepaid
E. S. WELLS. Chemist Jersey City. N. J.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
now Are Your Nerve?

If they are weak. and you feel nervous
and easily frustrated, can't sleep and rise
in the morning unrefreshed, your blood is
poor. Strong nerves depend upon rich,
nourishing blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla
makes the nerves strong by enriching and
vitalizing the blood 1t gives sweet re-
freshing sleep and completely cures
nervous troubles. Begin taking it to-day.
Nausea, indigestion are cured by Hoods
Pills.
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simply wonderful

are the cures effected by Stretch's Balsam,
Wild Cherry and Horehound, as thousands
OF testimonials show. 1t cures Coughs and
Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma and incipient con-
sumption. Group or whooping cough it gives
iustlnt relief. AT the drug stores in Is ana 90
cent bottles, large size cheaper.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
His Icnorance.

Tess-Oh. ! like him well enough, but
it's so hard to make him understand
anything Last night he asked mt
several times for a kiss. and | said
s'No. nor each time.
Jess-My goodness. ! should think
that was emphatic enough for any
man.
Tess-It certainly should he for any
one who knows that two negatives
make positive Philadelphia Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
THE GRAND SCHEMER
HE uNFoLDs A PLAN WITH MILLIONS
IN 1T TO A CREDITOR.

Convincing His Wrathy and Skep-
tfcaI Visitor, but Does Manage to
Stand Him Or Once Again.
copyright, 1900, by G. B. Lewis.1
AS the man turned into the doorway
leading up to Major Crofoot's Office he
had look of determination on his face.
AS he assembled the well worn stairs
his tread showed aggressiveness. As
he banged the majors door open and
entered he had the air of creditor
who'd get his money or carry away his
pound of flesh. The major was in. He
sat at his desk smoking very short
stub Of cigar, but as the door opened
he whirled with bland smile on his
face, and, rising, with both hands held
out, he exclaimed:
"Well, now, but this is truly a coin
cidence-a coincidencel Come right in.
my dear fellow-come right imp
"'Oh, I'll come in fast enough" an
Fwered the caller as he suited the ac-
ton to the words and came to halt
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

WELLS MIRACLE OF HEALING
Powder, marvel of healing, cures any
sore on man or beast. 25c at druggists,
or by mail. E. s. WELLS, Chemist,
Jersey City. N L
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

In Japan it would be thought as
rude to neglect to offer tea to visitor
on his arrival as not to speak to him.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

In Tartary onions, leeks and garlic
are regarded as perfumes A Tartar
lady will make herself agreeable by
rubbing piece Of freshly cut onion on
her hands and over her countenance.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
More Appropriate.
paron n,,,on oto

Barber (absently)- Shampoo, sir7
Customer with shining bald patel
No; shine.-Puck.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

8 at all times to attend to the comforts of
your family. Should anyone of them
catch slight cold or cough, call at once
on Wells g. Son, Columbus; E. D. Prick
lit, Mount Holly; W. c. Jones, New Egypt;
Edw. W. Rossell, Pemberton, and ]. H.
Leeds, Rancocas, sole agents, and get a
trial bottle Of Otto Cure, the great Ger
man remedy, free. We give it away to
prove that we have sure cure for coughs
colds, asthma, consumption, and all dis
eases of the throat and lungs. Large sizes
SOC. and 25c.
The kangaroo's hind legs are last but
49, La.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
Misnpprehension.

A small boy the other day heard thu,
couplet of hymn which runs thus:
And satan trembles when he
The meekest saint upon his knees.
His pity was all for satan. why
does satan let the saint sit upon his
knees if It makes him tremble Y'-.
Rochester Post Express.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

In the manufacture Of pocketknife
in France % workmen are employed
for the handle ard blade, IS for table
knife, for scissors and for razors.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

More than 1000 kinds of rubber
shoes are made In the United States
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
LINCOLN WAS GRACIOUS.
Invited the Theater Usher to a Seat
In His Box.

In nAh nO4s
IT never was much of Republican, .
said gentleman who was born and
reared in Washington, "but | loved
Abraham Lincoln. He was one of the
most lovable men | ever met | was
an usher at the National theater, and
about two weeks before the assassina-
ton John Wilkes Booth and Susan
Denim were playing there. Mrs. Lin
coin having expressed a desire to see
them in Romeo and Juliet | was sent
to the presidents house to say that a
box had been reserved In the even
ing. Mrs. Lincoln being indisposed, the
president and little Tad Lincoln came,
and showed them to the box.
"As Tad entered he turned and said.
Come in, Lew oh, no. replied;
that would not be right Tad then
turned to his father and said, Pap, you
have no objection to Lew coming inY
Mr.. Lincoln, with a smile and motion
ing me to seat replied: No, Tad;
certainly not for any of your friends.
We will be glad to have your compa-
n.y.
II told Tad that my business would
not allow me the privilege, and. thank
ing both father and son, | returned to
my duties with light heart and with
an admiration for the president have
felt for but few men. and since that in
cident l have often recalled it and ex-
pressed my sorrow that he met with a
death so untimely. - Washington Star.
Not Her Abode.
"My income is small said rather
dilatory lover, ''and perhaps 1t is cruel
OF me to take you from your fathers
roof"
''But | dent live on the roof" was
the prompt reply. Harlem Life. !
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in
the Children's Home in New York. cure fever
ishness. Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders,
move and regulate the Bowels ana destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials. They never
fail. At all druggists, Csc. Sample FREE
Address, Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Z.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
what shall We have for Dessert

This question arises In the family every day.
Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, q delic-
ious dessert. Prepared In two minutes No
baking ado hot water and set to cool: Fla
vors:-Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Straw
berry. At your grocers, 10 cents.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
Jell-U, The New Dessert,
Her Choice.

pleases all the family. Four f1avors Lemon,
Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. at your
grocers. 10 cts. Try it to-day.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

The daughter of well known clergy
man in Washington had a severe at
tack of scarlet fever when she was 8
years old which resulted in deafness.
Up to that time she had been regular
little chatterbox, doing her infantile
best to carry out the proverbial:
Being woman, she'll talk foreverl
Upon her recovery her parents were
nearly heartbroken to find that she had
not only lost her hearing, but the pow
er of speech as well. Whether she had
really forgotten how to talk or whether
1t was obstinacy or lack of confidence
they could not determine, but despite
all efforts of the best tutors the child
remained a mute.
One day when she was nearly 10
years of age she was playing with a
cat, and with as much cruelty as
though she were of the sterner sex she
used its tail as handle with which to
pick it up The poor animal, not appre-
ciating the economic use of the afore-
said tail, inflicted deep scratch across
the chubby little hand.
damn that cat" she said, fiinging it
down.
And her father, devout clergyman as
he was, clasped his hands and, raising
his eyes to heaven, exclaimed:
THANK God, that child has spoken at
str'-Detroit Free Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
HOW N1aRara Wears che ROCK.

| -
All who have been to Niagara know
that the cataract is divided by Goat Is
land, the larger portion OF the fall be
ling on the Canadian side OF the river.
This part IS known as the Horseshoe
fan and was SO named because years
ago 1t was Identical with a horseshoe
In shape. A few years ago shaped
break occurred toward the New YORK
side, and since then other changes have
taken place, until today the Horseshoe
fall is more like It's original form, but
clearly shows the efects OF the wear
ing of the waters.
Many people fail to see how the rails
wear the rock away, and this Is little
mystery until the exact conditions are
realized. The ledge of rock over which
the water Of both the American and
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18

The political bolter doesn't always go
like lightning
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-12-18
One way to be Happy

In times of old some of the knights
were as light as day
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People with servants are not always
easily done for.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
VALLEY COUNTY.

The extreme northeastern corner of
Montana is taken up by Valley county.
having an area of l., 4S6 square miles. in
Guiding the Fort Peck Indian reserva-
ton, with population of about 4 800
and an assessed valuation of 81 213 9O1
oc which 81, ,Os1 200 is represented by rail-
roads.
Its county seat is Glasgow, thriving
town of about 1000 popu.ation and the
chief industries and stock raising wool
growing and agriculture.
The Milk river flows through the CEN
trail part of the county, watering mag
nicent valley that is in itself capable of
sustaining a great population.
The soil of the valley is of the richest,
and this county is surely destined To be-
come one of the. greatest agricultural
sections of the whole state. I possesses
the advantage of fine graded schools and
a population that is at once enterprising
and industrious. It's broad acres offer
homes for thousands.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
THE STATES. STRONG BOX
MONTANA NOW ON CASH BASIS NEXT
EXCEED
QUARTER A MILLION.

$fS7 500. from these sources: Taxes, ,si37,-
900: licenses. s145. 900; fees from state OFF,
GERS, $4,000. and Inheritance tax $4,000,
making a total of 1880 900 for the two
years. This. together with the $50 900
balance on hand at the first of the wear
from the receipts of 1900, will make a to-
tai of 81. 390. 900.
Auditor Poindexter estimates the ex-
penses of the state government for 1901
at s592, 299. and for 1902 at $5l6.SS9.
These figures make the total receipts
for two years. including the balance.
$780, 500, and the expenditures for the
same period. sl,109.1SS which will leave a
balance of receipts over expenditures of
$2S1, ,312.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

Montana is now, as everyone knows, on
a cash basis for the first time in it's
history and the indications are that the
balance will be on the right side of the
ledger for long time to come.
An estimate of the receipts and ex-
penditures for the ensuing two years has
been prepared by Auditor Poindexter,
and the showing is one that is very credi-
table to the state.
1t shows upon the valuation SIG, 600, 900
for 1901, upon which the state receives
tax of 2k mills. the receipts will foot
up $642, 900, divided as follows: Taxes.
$412. 500: licenses. $l4O.0 fees from state
officers. $50, ,oOo inheritance tax $4,000.
The estimated total receipts for 1902 il
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

The census of 1890 showed Yellowstone
county to have population of 2065. At
that time the county was much larger
than at present, for since then n por-
tion was sliced off to make Park, Carbon
and Sweetgrass counties, but despite
this diminishing of it's area, the county
has eNepanded in population, the census
of 1900 giving it 62o1. 1t is safe to pre-
dict that in ten years more the county's
population will at least treble.
The county's vote at the first election
in April. 1888. was 1852. In 1889 it was
only 6Sl. the great decrease being on ac-
count of no small portion of the county
being cut off to make Carbon. Sweet
grass and Park counties. Since then the
County's population has grown until the
vote at the last general election in No.
vember. 1900, was 1910.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

Turning into Church avenue. the car
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

The next point of interest is the Ex-'
perimental farm. This adjoins the COL
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-11-15
RAINED BATS AND HAWKS,
Oats Blew Aboard the Ship from
the East, and the Hawks from
the West.

The steamship Curityba, which ar
rived at New York the other day from
Cuban ports, had weird experience
with winged things on her trip up the
coast. When she was off MatanZas an
otf-shore gale, pelmeated with tropical
moisture, piled the combers about her.
On the blast came thousands of land
birds and big bats. Mate Bregman says
the bats literally covered the ship,
roosting on all the rails. He says they
appeared to be "cross between vam-
pire and a squirrel" When the weather
moderated and dawn came the bats
were near enough TO one of the Ba-
hamas to venture leaving the ship.
a hundred or more miles off Florida
the Curityba was visited by what the
seventh mate. who is English, declares
was flock of "heagles." The eighth
mate says he believes they were
"howls," and the ninth mate positively
asserts that they were" 'awks." What
ever they may be called, Capt. Hoppe
and his men captured two of them,
which measure, according to the new
uitramarine reporter who was sent out
py the ship news experts to get the
yarn, about eight feet from tip to tip"
There were altogether 30 eagles or
hawks or owls in the flock.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-11-15
NEW ARMORED TRAINS.
Are Designed to Traverse COun-
try where There Are No
Railroads.

Two new armored trains, intended
for use in . country where there are
no rails or permanent ways, have lately
been placed upon the establishment at
Aldershot. Each consists of a locomo-
tive or traction engine, and four trucks,
all of which are painted the now ia
miliar but ever unlovely khaki. The
locomotives, which are Of exceedingly
powerful construction. are completely
cased with steel, the vital parts being
r.7srfsiig pxst,sSsl. A tagszis<s se-
rangement Of psisns and nisrons
somewhat aftsr the mannss Of tAe
camera obscYSa, enables tho driver IN.
side the oab tthe engine to see with
out bsiaS seen or In any way exposing
Mnssx. The &re built with ~,
pisrasd sG4 A. ~ - S4.SAy.sss4a ts -,
ssaA ~ ssssvsHlp y ArA fass
them. TAsg - sAps rsviAiA M
sNdss s4 sishw sat - yss.as - guaa
anA wagons bsi4G run tnto the trushs
The steel aides II ths carriages are %
constructed that when necessary they
may fall inward and lie fat on the plat
form of the truck, which can then be
used for ordinary transport purposes
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-11-15
ALL WANT TO BE HEROES.
Rivalry Among British Soldie rs
Upon the Veldt In South
Africa.

A great rivalry exists among the
private soldiers in South Africa for the
honor of performing the most heroic
deed of the campaign. The most dra-
matte feat of the war, perhaps, was the
hosting of the union jack over Pre-
toria, and it is interesting to note that
this was done by man who is often
described as the richest man In Eng
land-the duke of Westminster. 1t is
the first notable thing the young duke
has done since his accession, and he
well deserved his reward-a cigar
handed to him by Lord Roberts on be-
half of a lover Of the weed at home.
The flag at Bloemfonten was hoisted
by Viscount Acheson, son of Lord Cos
port, though the honor has been
claimed for Lord Herbert Scott. The
first man to enter Mafeking on its re-
lief was "Karri" Davies, who received
c so from a Liverpool merchant as his
reward. 1t is pleasing to know that
Davies is an Australian, as was the
first man to enter Bloemfontein, Mr..
Donohoe, correspondent. The first
colonial " c. was Trooper Morris. So
far nobody has succeeded in winning
the EOS offered in Melbourne to the
man who would first lay his hands on
President Kruger.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-11-15
BRITISH LIKE CHEAP PAPERS.
The Increasing Popularity Of Half
Penny sheets May Abolish
Reading Rooms.

The revolution which the half-penny
newspaper has wrought in this country
was one of the questions raised at the
Library associations meeting held in
Bristol recently. Sir Edward Fry gave
the presidential address and urged
those who have the control Of libraries
to discourage the frivolous use of books
and to stimulate serious effort In the
pursuit of knowledge.
During discussion on the subject OF
Atsss ~ pxhiis hbcar4sA whish sus
q present regulated by act Of parIa-
nent, It was urged that tho time had
come 10 ubsratG library suthositiea
Scm the restrictions q prassat Inn
Sosad upon them. says the London
gail. Tho hAlf-DsAny AaxspaDsr topic
Xns v~vrSA~lS- - vss. I-s--- >f
~. wass aa1A tAaai. ,s.eas ssssl u
- kAaASs..y y~pdn rssGIAs-
hno6 mSAt vssy well b tixpsassd
M n DxAAs Hbsssiss sad thsir space
UTILIZED tor lsstn5s paxpssss- 12s ex-
psrisncs showed that In many Gases
news rooms were the resort OF men
Who went there with the object OF
isading nothing but betting intelh-
esnce. :,