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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
Heatbep. and believer,

To the question, often asked, "Are
there more heathens in the world than
believers in recognized religionsY q
positive answer can be given in the af-
firmative. Statistics show that there
are 143, 100000 Protestants, 98,0OO.OOO
Greek Catholics, 230,OOO,00O Roman
Catholics and 176,OOO,OO0 Mohamme-
dams. AS it is estimated that there
are about 1,5OO,OOO,O0c persons on the
earth and that the numerous sects out
side of the four great religions do not
contain more than 100000 members,
it will be seen that there are 100000
600 persons who may be classed rs
heathens Most of these, 1t is claimed,
are unqHestionably believers In some
form of religion. Nevertheless, they
are idolaters, and to convert them to
Christianity has for centuries been the
aim of missionaries throughout the
world A faint conception of the great
ness of the task which they have un-
dertaken may be obtained from the
fact, shown by the statistics, that the
so called heathens still outnumber the
Christians and Mohammedans combin-
ed by 100000, O00.-New York Herald.
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one Other.


During Mr.. Lincoln's canvass of Iii.
nois for the senatorship In 1858 he made
q speech in Rushville, small town In the
interior Of the state, which was listened
to with great interest by young wo-
man who sometimes wrote for the local
paper, The Schuyler Citizen.
The next number Of that paper con.
tanned an article from her pen, in which
she said:
ESQ many people had told me that Mr.
Lincoln WAS miracle OF homeffii6ess that
expected to see the ugliest man In Hi
nois. Instead of that ] saw a man
whose face lit up in the most extraor-
binary way when be talked, and / DOM
care what anybody else's opinion isl
want to say that consider Mr.. Lincoln
one of the handsomest men ever saw"
A copy of that paper was sent to Mr..
Lincoln, with the article marked.
He showed 1t to his wife, queer smile
wrinkling his rugged features the while.
MARY" he said, II have always
thought until now that you were the on
ly woman on earth who considered me q
handsome man, and have not been alb
solutely certain about that, but 1t seems
there Is one other."-Youth's Companion.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14

Now, see how queer are the ways OF
fortune. We had not been on the wreck
an hour before two native catamarans,
each carrying 15 islanders, hove In
sight and came down to us. The fell
lows at once demanded share of the
loot, and we had to resort to the big
gun to drive them away. They return
ed under white flag before night and
offered their services for pay, and 20
of them were engaged to assist us.
1t would have been great find with
out the opium, but the stuff was aboard
all right. The value of the tin cases
packed in one of the staterooms was
not far from $4,000. and of general
cargo we took in load which sank the
brig to her plimsoll mark. In week
we were through with the wreck and
ready to turn her over to the islanders
for what they could get out Of her. We
up anchor and headed for the Pacific
coast at noon one day, and within
three hours we rose a bark which was
heading straight for the spot we had
left. 1t was the captain of the lost
Good Intent, but he had come too late.
We made port after an uneventful
voyage, the cargo was landed and dis
posed of with only few days delay,
and one morning we were all paid off,
said goodby to the widow, and never
saw her again.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
RIGHT UP TO DATE.
(Dsnson's Plaster Is Pains Mastery

These are days of records and of the beat
ing of records. Benson's Porous Plaster, fol-
quickness of action and thoroughness Of
cure, has no records to beat except its own.
Benson's Plaster, always the best, always
the leader, is to-day better than ever.- Il
sticks to the skin but never sticks in its
tracks. ItMarches on.
Tbs people not only want to be cured
but cured QuickIy-and Benson's Plaster
does it. Coughs, colds, lumbago, asthma,
bronchitis, liver and kidney complaints,
and other ills approachable by an external
remedy, yield to Benson's as ice does to heat.
Neither Belladonna, Strengthening or
Capsicum plasters are to be compared with
Benson's. People who have once tested
the merits of Benson's Plaster have no use
for any other external remedy.
More than 5000 physicians and drug
gists land thousand times as many non-
professional persons) have called Benson's
Plasters one of the few q home remedies
that can be trusted.
Fifty-fve highest awards have been made
to it in competition with the best known
plasters of Europe and America. Better
proof of its merits is uncomfortable. Be
sure to get the genuine.
For sale by all druggists, or we will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered In the
United States, on receipt of Csc. each.
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists, ny.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14

Does your mirror do you justice
You may think not. Or perhaps you
would like it to fiatter you just a little
If SO, you can arrange it so the glass
will reflect in a more complimentary
manner than usual. If you do, you on
" have to know the nlilliner's Oldest
secret, and the thing is done.
Did you ever notice the softest drap-
cry Of pure white hung about mirror
That is the trick. After your mirror OF
faultless glass is thoroughly polished
frame it in pure white gauze, with the
material gathered in the center at the
top and falling wavelike on either side
Then notice the effect. The true tints
of the complexion will be there little
emphasized. The expression Of the
countenance, the light Of the eye, the
color Of the hair, will be accurately re-
f1ected, all softened and made more
harmonious than your mirror showed
them before the gauze was used. You
may believe that that subtle bit OF
white materially makes the glass tel
nearer the truth than it did without it.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14

III took severe cold which settled in
the bronchial tubes" writes Rev. Frank
Hay, of Nortonville, Jefferson Co., Kan
sas. UAfter trying medicines labeled
Sure cure almost without number,
was led to try DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. l took two bottles and
was cured, and have stayed cured When
think of the great pain had to endure,
and the terrible cough had, it seems
almost a miracle that was so soon re-
1ieved That God may spare you many
years and abundantly bless you is the
prayer of your grateful friend"
Men or women suffering from disease
in chronic form are invited to consult
DR.. Pierce by letter, free. All cores
pondence is held in strict privacy and
sacred confidence Address DIR. K. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
This offer of free consultation by LETT
ter places at the disposal of the sick the
skill and experience of nearly score OF
the best physicians who are associated
with DIR. Pierce, chief consulting physi-
clan. to the Invalids Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Buffalo, NJ Y.
Accept no substitutes for e Golden Med
icaI Discovery No other medicine Is
Must as good" for diseases Of the organs
Of respiration.
wrHE BIBLE OF THE BODY"
Is a title that has been given to Dr..
Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser. 1t is perfect guide to the health
of the body, as the Bible is to the health
of the soul. This great work, contain
ing more than a thousand large pages
and over seven hundred illustrations, Is
sent free on receipt of stamps to pay ex-
pense of mailing only. Send 81 one
cent stamps for the c1oth-bound volume,
or only III one-cent stamps for the book
in paper covers. Address Dr.. r. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
Doing the Grand.

The prince of a small German state,
whose ambition it was to do the grand, If
only on a small scale, had invited num-
Der of gentlemen to go on deer stalking
expedition Everything promised well.
The weather was superb, and the whole
company were in the best of spirits. when
the head forester approached the petty
monarch and, lifting his green cap, said
In faltering tones:
"Your highness, there can be no hunting
today"
"Why not?'' was the stern rejoinder.
"Alas, your highness, one of the stays
took fright at the sight Of SO many people
and has escaped into the adjoining terri
tory, and the other stag has been ill since
yesterday But your highness must not
be angry-it is most likely nothing worse
than a bad cold. We have given it some
herb tea and hope to get it on its legs
again in few DAVIS"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
Woman's Suffering and
Misery.

If women suffering from uterine or ovarian
disturbance; from painful, irregular, Distress
ing periods, knew of the great comfort and
prompt relief that may be had by the use of
Wells Stomach Elixir, existence for them
would be more to1erable. The serious perma-
nent dangers that may come from these troll
bles if not corrected is hardly fully realized by
most women. This remedy was originally de-
signed not exactly for Dyspepsia, but for a
most miserable stomach condition which no
drug or combination of drugs seemed to re-
1ieve,-an acrid, irritable distressing, condition
caused likely by a bad Liver. After many trials
and experiments the combination known as
Wells Stomach Elixir was happily hit upon.
Words cannot express the degree of relief, ease
and comfort, this remedy has given the sub
Scriber. The inestimabie value of this rem
edy in such troubles is beyond computation.
bottle of Wells Stomach Elixir it has been a
valued and indispensable family medicine, and
it has been found by the women of the house
hold to be a most effective and comforting
remedy at painful, distressing periods.
For Stomach, Bowel and Abdominal distress
and misery, Wells Stomach Elixir gives
prompt and sa1utary relief; comforting, sooth-
ing, and gently inyigorant to weak, feeble,
debilitated stomach. To an acrid, raw, tender,
inhamed, feverish, irritated stomach gives most
benign and happy relief. Relieves pain, dis
tress and fatulence after eating. Corrects and
aids digestion, regulates bilious irritability and
bilious diar1hHa. At painful periods in female
life, and during change of life, it will be found
a most grateful relief and support. In Soc and
$100 bottles at retail or wholesale druggists, or
the large size preraid by express on receipt OF
price, $780, As an ablution, a pinch of Wells
Miracle of Healing Powder (being antiseptic,
disinfectant and germicide) in one or two pints
of warm water and used as a vaginal injection,
daily, will be found corrective, cleansing, heal
ing, curative. 25c bottles at druggists or by
mail. e. S. WELLS, Chemist, Jersey City, N !
Even the travelling salesman may be
stationery seller.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
GROWING OLD.

Old-we are growing old,
Going on through beautiful road,
Finding earth more blessed abode,
Nobler work by our hands to be wrought,
Freer paths for our hope and our thought.
Because of the beauty the years unfold
We are cheerfully growing oldi
Old-we are growing old,
Going up where the sunshine is clear.
Watching grander horizons appear
Out of clouds that enveloped our youth,
Standing firm on the mountains Of truth.
Because Of the glory the years unfold
We are ioyfully growing oldi
Old-we are growing old,
Going in to the garden of rest
That CLOVIS through the gold Of the west,
Where the rose and amaranth blend
And each path is the way to friend.
Because of the peace that the years unfold
We are thankfully growing oldi
Old-are we growing old5
Life blooms as we travel ON
Up the hills into fresh, lovely dawni
We are children, who do but begin
The sweetness Of living to win.
Because heaven is in u.s. to bud and unfold
We are younger for growing old
Lucy Larcom.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
If THOSE WE LOVE BE TRUE.

What matter II the days seem long
Because your task is hard to dot
Within your heart will burst song
II those you love be true.
What matter II the day be bleak,
No sunbeams pierce the black clouds through
Joy to your Utmost soul will speak
II those you love be true.
What il the world says things unkind
And what it knows is false Of your
Much happiness you still can find
II those you love be true.
What If Dame Fortune, with frown,
Seems e'er your footsteps to pursued
Success your toll at last will crown
II those you love be true.
What matter, then, what comes or goes
If life be long or days be few7
Life's pleasures far outrun LIES woes
II those we love be true.
Boston Globe.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
TIPPED THE COPPER.

But the Policeman Returned the
Change to the Tourist.
II was standing in front Of one of the
Broadway hotels in New York one after
noon last week." said a railway mail
clerk who has a run between the capital
and the big town, when typical Eng
lishman in broad gauge tweeds and with
fore and aft cap who had obviously
only been off the steamer for a very short
time stepped out of the hotel and, spying
huge cop. one of the gigantic Broad
way squad, standing on the corner, hailed
him thus:
Hi, there, bobby, come heah!'
'aThe cop looked surprised at first.
Then he grinned at the man with whom
he was talking and walked over to the
Britisher. The latter tipped a cent
piece at the cop and said:
al say, bobby, just run down to the
cohnuh and get me cab. theah's a deah
fellow
"The cop had deftly caught the nickel,
and he looked at it curiously.
What's this? he inquired of the Eng
lishman.
"'Oh, that's for you, me bobbyr said
the Englishman. Get youahself a dram
with it, and, say. make haste and get
me the cab, will you, like good chawp?
1.-THE cop, / could see, didn't know
whether to get sore or not He probably
didn't know about the custom of giving
tuppence or such like to the boobies
abroad. However, he thought better of it
If he had any idea Of getting sore. He
pulled off his right glove, dug into his
right hand trousers pocket, pulled out a
bunch of change, picked out four pennies
and handed them to the surprised Brit
Usher.
"'I say. y'know, what's this inquired
the Englishman.
"'That's yer change, Algie.' said the
cop And then he gave a whistle be-
tween his teeth for cabman that pass
ed just then, put the nickel in his pocket
and strobe away, grinning.
did the Englishman catch on? Not
at all.
"'Deuced obliging chawps, these Amer
lean boobies, l declahp heard him
mutter to himself as he stepped out to
the cab, Bah Jove, who'd have thought
they'd make change for fellah! -
Washington Post.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
THE PECULIAR BAeWoRM.
This Cuban Caterpillar Is the Sab
iecf of q Queer Superstition.

There is a certain species of caterpillar
that not ,nly litters the outside of its
home with twigs and small bits of wood,
but also has the power of taking its shell
ter with it wherever it decides to move.
1t has habit peculiar to the bagworm or
house builder moth, caterpillar found in
certain parts of Cuba.
The bagworm first weaves for its use
a silken sack. 1t then collects all kinds Of
splinters and tiny wood fragments, which
are fastened in some way to the outside
of the sack.
There it makes its home until fully ma
tured, at which period it enters the sack
entirely and is changed to grub or pupa-
Here the female, a grublike creature
without wings, lays her eggs, remaining
inside till death.
The male pupa, however, has better
future, for in a short while it works its
way out from the lower end Of the sack,
and then by some process similar to that
of the butterfly is changed to beautiful
moth, with brightly colored wings, hav-
ing white stripes across its back. This,
of course, ends its career as bagworm.
1t is before it is grown that the bag
worm lives in its portable home and has
the habit of moving from place to place.
This is done by stretching forth the
body, getting foothold and crawling
along with the sack dangling behind. This
would seem awkward, and indeed the
bagworm presents a peculiar appearance
crawling from limb to limb, and almost
pulled off by its load of wood. In this
way, though, it is not only sure Of a
home, but the entrance is so constructed
that the sides can be pulled together, thus
affording protection in time of attacks.
1t seems strange, though, that when the
bagworm is almost grown the sack hangs
down from the body; when young, is car
ried in a straight line with it.
These caterpillars are naturally a
source of much wonder to the natives of
Cuba, who are superstitious regarding a
worm which filters its house with SO
much wood, and this in country where
fire for the sake of warmth is not ne
cessity.
The old Spanish legend has it that bag
worms are the incarnations of kindling
wood thieves, who now, after death, must
carry on their backs their load of plum
der, thus atoning for their thefts until
they become moths.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
A Test OF sanity.

A gentleman was once being taken over
an idiot asylum. He asked an attendant
how they knew when an idiot was con-
sidered to be sufficiently restored to san
ity to be discharged.
"Oh," said the attendant, ut is easily
managed. We take them into yard
where there are several troughs. We
turn on the taps and then give the idiots
buckets to bail out the water and empty
the troughs. Many Of them keep bailing
away while the taps keep running, but
them that isn't idiots stop the tap
London Tit-Bits.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
Rennaured.

"They claim that women are trying
to dominate the entire species" re-
marked Mr. Meekton.
"Well. femininity Is becoming very
aggressive"
ut seems so. But when am at
home and Henrietta is out lecturing |
get my book OF choice selections and
read. The land that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world And
then feel perfectly content"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
varicose Veins.

An exchange gives the following cure
for varicose veins, contributed by q
person who was cured by 1t in less
than three weeks: Peel a potato; CRATE
it fine; place It on a white cloth long
enough to well cover the ulcer. Warm
1t q little and apply In the morning
Renew at noon; also at night before
retiring. Let 1t remain all night. Put
on three new poultices next day just
the same and continue to do so until
the ulcer is entirely healed. Wash the
ulcer every time the poultice is re
neWed.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
Annette Of = spider

The stupendous nature of'the task that
a man who essays to provide food for
some thousands of these voracious little
creatures sets himself may be imagined
when 1t Is stated that a confined spider
has been proved by actual experiment
to eat 26 times it's own weight in the
course Of day. At this rate a man of
ordinary size would require three or
four bullocks and from 10 to 20 sheep
to satisfy his appetite daily.-Cornhili
Magazine.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
AIl,s We'll THAT Ends Well.

"Ah, Gwendoiynne." exclaimed the i'm
passioned but somewhat obscure author,
''marry mel ! cannot live without you.
You are the well from which draw all
my inspiration"
The maiden thought long before she
framed her reply suitable to the needs Of
tho humorist of the Kansas City Star.
"No, Harold she said, Il cannot mar
~ you and be your well. but ! will al
ways be cistern to you"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
Wells Hair Tone.
Homo FIR fho Raid

The elite toilet requisite. superb, high
class preparation. A new, delightful, wonder
full and only successful preparation in the pres
ervation and invigoration of shaggy, brittle,
hair coming out in one application. Puts new
life and gives a vigorous, growthy, healthy
look to hair, whiskers and moustache. Frees
1ro use f we'll as en So
hair glossy and clean, and the scalp free from
disease. Cleanly, cooling and refreshing in
use; no oil, no grease, harmless. Indispensable
on any well equipped toilet stand. 50c. and 81
bottles at Druggists, or large size prepaid by
express on receipt of $1.0Q E. S. WELLS,
Chemist. Jersey City. N. L
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ssass the 81 Ns>sHAzzzsa<
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD RATES
TO
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION,
BUFFALO.
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD RATES
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION,

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces the following special reduced
rates to Buffalo, on account of the Pan
American Exposition, which opens on May
T.
Summer excursion tickets, to be sold
from April 80 to September 80, inclusive
and good to return until Octoper 81, at rate
of $40 90 from Washington, $500 from
Baltimore, $500 from Philadelphia, and
proportionate rates from other points.
Ten-day excursion tickets, 10 be sold
beginning May I, and continuing every
day thereafter during the Exposition, good
going on regular trains and good returning
within ten days including date of sale, al
rate of 5000 from Washington, $50
from Baltimore, $3.50 from Philadelphia,
and proportionate rates from other points
Special excursion tickets, to be sold,
GOOD going only on Thursday, May 70, and
G God returning within seven days, in
Guiding date of sale, at rate of $1,000 from
Baltimore and Washington, 5000 from
Philadelphia, and proportionate rates from
other points
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
now operates two through trains each way
daily between Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington and Buffalo.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14
United Confederate Veterans Reunion,
Memphis, Tenn, May 2s to 80, 1901.

On account of the above occasion the
Southern Railway will sell round trip
tickets from Washington to Memphis at
rate of $I8 90, tickets will be sold on May
2sth, 10th and 27th with final limit of
June 4th, 1901. BY depositing tickets
with joint agent at Memphis between
May 28th and June grid and payment Of a
fee of fifty cent an extension of final limit
until June I9th will be granted
Chas L. Hopkins, District Passenger
Agent, sa8 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
viii be pleased to furnish all information.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-05-14

Take care of the stomach and the health
will take care of itself If people only
realized the soundness of that statement
the majority might live to good old age
like Moses, the eye undimmed, the
natural force undated 1t is in the
stomach that the blood is made. 1t is
from the stomach that nourishment is dis
pensed to nerve and muscle If the stom-
ach is weak" it can't do its whole work
for each part of the body. If it is dis
eased the disease will faint the nourish-
ment which is distributed, and so spread
disease throughout the body. 1t was the
realization of the Importance of the stom-
ach as the very center Of health and the
common source of disease which led Dr.
Pierce to prepare his Golden Medical
Discovery" Diseases which originate in
the stomach must be cured through the
stomach. The soundness of this theory
is proved every day by cures of diseased
organs, heart liver, lungs blood, by the
use of the Discovery which is solely
and singly medicine for the blood and
organs of digestion and nutrition. 1t is a
temperance medicine containing no
alcohol, whisky or other intoxicant