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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
when Surgeons Are of No Use


1.-THE driver of the stage, which was
rolling down the Rocky mountains as
fast as six mules on the gallop could
keep ahead of 1t, may have noticed
that / was" said the man who was re
lating his experience, "a little nervous
for after bit he soothingiy said: Nc
use to grip that railin so mighty hard
stranger. We shan't come to the dan
ger pint for half an hour yit.'
Then It's on ahead? | queried.
Eyes, three miles ahead, and may
say fur your benefit that the hangin OIL
won't do any partickler good
"'But don't want to slide off,
And you won't. If anything goes
It'll be nevis and coach and the hull
eaboodle altogether, and as the drop is
plump 800 feet you won't hev no use
for arnica or stickin plaster arter-
Wards.'"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
Letting Him OF Easy.

Before l agree to undertake your
defense" said the eminent criminal
lawyer who had been called in, you
will have to be perfectly frank with
me and tell me the whole truth. Did
you embezzle the 100000 you are ac-
cused of having takenY
Yes, SIR replied the accused man.
''I'll not attempt to conceal the fact
from you. l stole every penny of it."
'How much of it have you left%
Its all gone but about f10."
young man." said the eminent law
yer, putting on his gloves, you'd bet
ter plead guilty and throw yourself on
the mercy of the court"
'T'n do it if you say so, sir. What
are you going to charge me for the adj
viceY
''Ten pounds. London King.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

Constipation is cured by Hoods Pills.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

Mix, say, a 25c box of Rough on
Rats" carefully with pound or SO of
mashed boiled potatoes, or with loaf of
finely crumbled dampened bread, or two
tin cups of fine powdered sugar, and
place about their haunts, out of reach
of children or pet animals. Even the
harder Black Cockroaches, Beetles,
Wood or Water Bugs. in one or two APP
plications will be completely annihi1ated
Trough GU Rats is the only thing that
will effectually and permanently annihi-
late Bed Bugs, and it stands unrivalled
the world over for the prompt and effec-
tive determination OF Rats and Mice.
L. and 2s boxes at druggists.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
E9ect Of Paternal Example

Mr.. Tucker, who sometimes goes
cunning, was trying to teach Tommy
the meaning of the word "brace" as
applied to game.
"Now. Tommy" he said, "if you
should go hunting and kill 20 pleas
ants, for instance, how many would
you say you had baggedY'
FIFTY" replied Tommy. = Chicago
HNrih11rnn
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

An explorer lately returned from his
travels was relating his adventures.
81 peered." said he, into the thicket,
and there before me lay a trunkless
body" Nonsense, remarked an inter-
fering critic, who ever heard of a
trunkless body?' my friend" replied
the traveller quietly. 'the body was
that of an elephant" He then resumed
his story.--London Globe.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
Arrests AxaIanchea,

Thickly planted trees are the best
protection against avalanches. The
SHOW which has fallen in the woods
cannot we'll shift it's place, and when
the masses of snow from the slopes
above dash against the timber they are
unable to break through so strong a
barrier, and after overturning some of
the first trees their progress is arrested.
Forest Leaves.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

Do not say, 81 can't eat" Take Hoods
Sasparilla and say, Il am hungry all the
time and food never hurts me"
Never sas to your friends that you are
as tired in the morning as at night If
they happen to be sharp they will tell you
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures that tired feel
ing.
Do not say, MY face is full of pimples. .
You are quite likely to be told by one,
"Theres no need of that, for Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures pimples. +"
1t is improper and unnecessary to say,
''My health is poor and my blood is bad. .
Hoods Sarsaparilla will give you good
blood, and good health. will follow as a
natural consequence.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
R,rhf,na awrorp.

Dobber (the artisD-I have called,
Mr.. Gotcash, to make a confession to
which am driven by the pangs of a
gnawing conscience. l grossly deceiv-
ed you in regard to that pastoral pic
ture you purchased from me two
months ago.
Old Gotcash-Did, hey? How, may l
ask?
Dobber-Those blotches In the fore
ground Of the painting you spoke Of
them as gooseberry bushes. Mr.. Got
cash, II cannot conceal the truth any
longer. They are cows!-London An
swers.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
A Natural wonder.

Buenos Ayres seems to have the
largest rocking stone" yet discovered.
1t is situated on the slope of the noun
tain of Tandil, in the southern part of
the province, and measures 80 feet
long by Is feet broad and is "a feet
high It's bulk is 5000 cubic feet and
it weighs at least % tons. Neverthe-
less, it is so beautifully poised that a
single person can set 1t rocking. When
the wind blows from the southeast,
the stone, which is pyramidal In form,
sways to and fro on it's foundation
like the branches of a tree.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
Improxing His Time.

$50 you were in Paris?"
eyes," answered Mr.. Cumrox. MRS.
G. and the girls wanted to 60"
Ibid you visit all the points of in
terest?"
81 should say So We went to more
places in a week than we could learn
to pronounce the names of in six
months. Washington Star.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

When consider what some books
have done for the world and what they
are doing. how they keep up our hope,
awaken new courage and faith, soothe
pain, give an Ideal life to those whose
homes are hard and cold. bind together
distant ages and foreign lands, create
new worlds of beauty. bring down
truths from heaven. | give eternal
blessings for this gift
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
NoturaI ms Life.

Two ladies who had not seen each
other for years recently met in the
street. They recognized each other
after time, and their recognition was
cordial.
$50 delighted to see you again. Why,
you are scarcely altered"
$50 glad. and how little changed you
arel Why, how long is it since we
met~
about ten years."
"And why have you never been to
see meY
"My dear, just look at the weather
we have had"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
Dog, Snake or Spider Bites.

Mosquito and all insect bites, wounds or
stratches by any animal cured by Wells
Miracle of Healing" Powder; Kills Ivy
Poison; Itch, Salt Rheum, Eczema;
Miraculous in healing power. Cures ul-
GERS, skin diseases, felons, boils, burns,
scalds, eruptions. Disinfectant cleans
ing. Cures any sore on man or beast.
25c bottles at druggists, or sent by mail
promptly on receipt of price. E. S.
WELLS, Chemist, Jersey City, N ].
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens foot Ease, powder. 1t cures pain
tul, smarting, swollen feet ana ingrowing
nails, and instantly takes the sting out of corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight or new shoes easy. Its certain cure
feet. Try it to-day SOLD by all druggists and
shoe stores BY mail for % C. in stamps.
LIE Row. N. j.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
Are You on Your Feet

If you walk or stand much, and your
feet get tired, pain and ache; if they are
tender, feverish or sweaty, "Rough on
Bunions" will give ease and comfort at
once and hardens the feet to stand any
demands made upon them. Also cures
Bunions and Corns, Ask for "Rough on
Bunions," 35c at druggists, or sent by
mail. E. S. Wells, Chemist, Jersey City,
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

Instant relief and permanent cure by
the great remedy Otto's Cure for Lung
and Throat diseases. Why will you irri-
tate your throat and lungs with that hack
ing cough when Wells & Son, Columbus;
E. D. Prickitt, Mount Holly; W. c. Jones,
New Egypt; Edw. W. Rossell, Pemberton,
and Fl. H. Leeds, Rancocas, sole agents.
will furnish you free sample bottle of
this guaranteed remedy Its success is
wonderful, as your druggist will tell you.
Sample free. Large bottles SOC and 25c.
He-Man has perfect organ of speech.
She-So has q woman.
He-Oh, no, she hasn't. Hers is made
without stops
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
rheTon,ato.

The tomato was known up to 1880
rs love apple" and regarded with
suspicion. 1t originated in Spanish
South America and, being introduced
into Italy from Morocco, was named
''poma del mori"-M oor's apple. The
French called It ''pomme damour."
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
Don't Tobacco Shit aud SMOKE Your Life Away.

DOHt AOuuCCO opib anu eoihVAo AVuA iAAo A'ays
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To
BAG, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago OF New York
Doctor (who is somewhat deaf Did
your wife take all the medicine left y
Smith Yes, and she's dead"
Doctor Shes in bed, eh2 Then III
make change in the treatment.
Smith Qouder) IL said she was dead "
Doctor-"Oh, she's dead, eh2 Then
I'll make. out my bill. "
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
M YOUR Feet Acme and Burn.

Shake into your Aliens Foot Ease, powder
for the feet 1t cools the feet and makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bunions
Swollen, Smarting, Hot. Gallons, Sore and
Sweating Feet. Aliens Foot-Ease relieves all
pain and gives rest and comfort. We have
over 10000 testimonials. 1t cures while you
walk Try it to-day. All druggists and shoe
stores sell it, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Oimsted, LIE Roy, N. j.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
Rough on Piles.

Used largely in this and foreign coun-
tries. Only complete, absolutely success
full, never failing cure. External and in
ternal treatment. Relief at first applica-
ton, and quick cnre Price soc. at
Druggists, or sent promptly by mail on
receipt of price. E. S. WELLS,
Chemist, 7Io Graud St. Jersey City, N. ].
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

WASHINGTON, ID. @.
Genesee Pure Food Co., lie Roy:
Gentlemen:-Our family realize so much
from the use of GRAIN-O that feel must
say word to induce others to use it. II peo-
pie are interested in their health and the well
fare of their children they would use no other
beverage 1 have used them all, but GRAIN o
have found superior to any, for the reason
that they are solid grain.
Yours Tor health, q. +. MYERS.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

The grand specific tor the prevailing
malady of the age, Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Rheumatism, Costiveness, General
Debility, etc, is Bacon's Celery King for
the Nerves. This great herbal tonic slim
ulates the digestive organs, regulates the
Liver and restores the system to vigorous
health and energies. Sample free. Large
packages soc and 25c. Sold only by Wells
& Son, Columbus; E. D. Prickitt, Mount
Holly; W. c. Jones, New Egypt; Edw,
W. Rossell, Pemberton, and II. H. Leeds
Rancocas.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
REMoRsE.

One day trod upon heart
Set heel upon it where it lay.
Ny shoe was purple, and my art
Could wash the stain away.
1t shed perfume like a rose
Crushed between breasts Of lovers pales
Or like the bruised wistaria does
Beneath a summer hail.
washed my shoe within brook
And dried it on the FURNISHED grass;
The water laughed up at my look,
But the bent sky was brassi
/ passed again along the way
When the rich, faflow evening swooned.
saw the same heart where it lay;
1t never showed woundi
But as walked my nostrils filled
Full Of that rose scent, overfair,
Like fine Persian altar spilled
Far faint on the heavy air.
/ flung away the purple shoe
And naked footed took the sod,
But every footprint, well knew,
Smelt guiltily to God.
Post Wheeler in New York Press
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

Diner Ito restaurant waiter)-What
have you got for dinner
Waiter-Roastbeef cassedchickenhash
observation-disclosures edpotatoescottage
puddingmilkteaandcoffee.
Diner-Give me the third, fourth, fifth,
SIXTH eighteenth and nineteenth syllables.
The residents of Moorestown are again
agitating the sewer question
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
The Homeliest Manln Mount Holly,

AS we'll as the handsomest, and others are in
vited to call on any druggist and get free 3
trial bottle OF Kemps Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs,a remedy that is guaranteed 10 cure
and relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs
Asthma, bronchitis and Consumption. Price
IN
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

The ports of New South Wales are
the freest on the globe, and in none of
the Australian colonies are there any
discriminating or differential duties.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

If gray, Wells Hair Balsam gradually
restores TO original color, black or brown
an elegant tonic dressing, SOC; ST.. Drug
WELLS, Chemist, Jersey City. N. J.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

stone street was the first street In
New York city paved with cobble-
stones; hence It's name. The paving
was done in the year 1857.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

The man who tells you all he knows
isn't half so bad as the man who tries
to tell you all he thinks he knows
SomerVille Journal
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature Rssss sss Of lshzZzz3

A Springfield (O.) man swallowed a
fishhook few days ago, and the physi-
clans so far have been unable to get line
on it.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

Friendship bought with money isn't
proof against the coin Of your enemy
Chicago News.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21

Hello, Fen; suppose man marries his
first wife's step-sister's aunt, what rela-
ton is he to herr
First ife-um-ste p-aunt -er-let
me see; don't know.
Bright Fellow He's her husband.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
WASHINGTON, d. @.

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c 25c. If c. G. c. fail, druggists refund money
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
wna. sha,, I'VE nave for De.sert ?

This question arises in the family every day.
Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, a delic-
ious DESSERT Prepared in two minutes. No
bakingi ade' 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, 1900-08-21
N Copper AND sHEEr-IRoN WARE

u,IN, COPPER AND sHEET-IRoN WARP
| MANUFACTURERS.
The subscribers, thankful tor the past liber-
al patronage of the public, announces that he
is still engaged in the manufacture OF
Stoves, Heaters. Ranges. Tinware, Eto.
a full variety of which will be kept con-
stantly on hand or made to order at the short
est notice.
TIN Roofing, Sposaing, Plumbing, Gas and
Steam Fitting
Promptly attended to by experienced work.
men,
w. J. BRANNIN
MAIN STREET, MOUNT HOLLY, N u.
Adjoining St. Andrews Church.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
or the Track.

This means disaster and death when ap-
piled to fast express train. 1t is equal
ly serious when it refers to people whose
blood is disordered and who consequently
have pimples and sores, bad stomachs,
deranged kidneys, weak nerves and that
tired feeling Hoods Sarsaparilla puts
the wheels back on the track by making
pure, rich blood and curing these troubles.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1900-10-19

reviendrait d M. Cavaillan, ct le
chateau avec je crois; M. Gilbert
h6rite de cling cent mile francs;
dun mot les jures peuvent ruiner
AImeet Mile Dambrun.
-Esp6rons que CO mot ills ne le
diront pas, quoique dams lie pays
on soft fortement prevent contre
celui qu'on nomme "l'empoison-
neur". Tu agis en- brave garcon,
Baptiste.
ST celia tourne NAL pour ces
danes, pr6venez moi, Justine-Ma-
RE.
-Je ny manquerai pas, cousin.
En- CO cas- I'm dernier verre de
vim, ct au revoir.
Baptlste ct Florent viderent
leurs gobelets, ct la voiture repair
tit a fond de train.
"a continuer.)
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1900-10-19

Ihave used Ripans Tabuies With 30 much SAITH
faction that I can chesrfuily recommend them.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what I called bilious attacks coming on regularly
suce q week. Was told by different physicians
that It was caused by bad teeth. of which I had
several. I had the teeth extracted, but the at
taoks continued. I had seen advertisements Of
Ripans Tabules in all the papers but had no faith
In them. but about six weeks since a friend in
duced me to try them. Have taken but two Of the
no recurrence Of the attacks. Have never given .
testimonial for anything before, but the great
amount Of good which I believe has been done me
b. Ripans Tabules induces me to add mine 20 the
many testimonials you doubtless have In Jour
possession now. 4. T. DEWH7.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1900-10-19

I have boon q great sufferer from oonseipat1oo
for over five years. Nothing gave me any RELIEF
Ny feet and legs and abdomen were bloated -
I could not wear shoes on my feet and only q looso
dress. saw Ripans Tsbules advertised In our
daily paper. bought some and tool them e. direct
cd. Have taken them about three weeks aud theirs
is such q change! l Am not c~onstipated any moro
and I owe it all to Ripans TabuleA lam thirty.
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He has had the dropsy and I am trying Ripans
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Ny MARY GoRMAn CLARA
I have been suffering from headaches svas
since I was . little girl. could never ride In
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1900-10-19

car or go into o CROWDED
place b getting Q
headache and sick at my
stomach. heard about
Ripan5 Tabules from Al
aunt of mine who wa
taking them for catarrA
Of the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me
to take them too. and1
have been doing so since
last October, and VIII
say thev have complete
~ cured my headaches.
I am twenty-nino Year,
old. You are welcome
TO use his
Mrs. ]. BRooUGY1R
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1900-10-19

Ny sevsn.year-old ~
suffered with pains In
his head. constipation
and complained of his
stomach. He could MOI
eat like children of his
age do and W hs
did eat did not agree
with HIM He was this
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1900-10-19

Beading some Of the testimonials in favor q
Ripans Tabules. ]. tried them. Ripans Tabules NOS
only relieved but actually cured my youn stsI.
the headaches have disappeared. bowels azo fA
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wonderful change I attribute to RipauS Tzbulaa.
am tisfed that they win benefit any one Cfron
the Gro to old age) II taken according to diree.
taons.. Z. ". PAyWL
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1900-10-19

Tabules regularly. shekseps afew cartons Ripans
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md u enjoying tho bestof health and spirits also
eo&s hearty meals, IN impossibility before she
took Ripans TAbules. AHTox q. RLku"
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1900-10-19

Iwant to inform you,
a words Of highest
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I have derived from
Ripans Tabules. I am q
professional nurse and
In this profession a clear
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~koundmyself completely
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RipanS Tabules with
grand results.
Miss BEssH WuDNAR.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1900-10-19

Mother WAS troubled
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0eeplessness, caused by
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ehe saw q Testimonial
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Ripans Tabules. She
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In the cathedral of Nantes, France,
there is a monument to Francis Ii. Of
Bretagne and his wife Margaret, which
is considered one of the masterpieces
of French sculpture, says Harper's Ba-
Ear. It is over 800 years old and until
20 years ago no one knew to whom to
ascribe it. Then, by chance, an old
stone slab was discovered in the same
cathedral, bearing the following in
scription:
81, Michel Colomb, was a poor for
saken boy, whose only home was the
highroad, where alone God and our
Bretagne saints watched over me; I
often forgot to eat and drink while
looking at the stono tiers who made
the beautiful stone Crosses for the holy
place in the diocese OF Leon; and I
myself carved small images with q
wretched knife, when worthy priests
took compa ssion upon me, fed me and
said to me: Work, thou little one, and
look as much as thou pleasest at the
carved belfry and at the beautiful work
of the guild (the stonecutters and
sculptors); look at all This, love the
good God, the mild Saviour, and the
blessed Virgin Mary; then thy name
shall be honored in the diocese of Leon
and in the beautiful Bretagne.' This
I did for long while, that 1 might be-
come good workman, and then our
Duchess Anne gave me an order to cut
a monument to our gracious Duke
Francis H. and the Duchess Margaret"