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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19
Good Way.

"Have you ever read the article on how
TO tell bad egg?"
"No, | haven't; but my advice would
be if you have anything important to
tell a bad egg. why, break 1t gently
Git.Rita.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

If capitalists can make good money
buying western range sheep and your
grain and hay to fatten them for mar
ket, why in the name of common sense
should not you? These men are max
ing close to a dollar a head. and you
would have an additional 10 cents
which they can't get in the matter VI
fertilizing your land.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19
Not Painful.

"Here," cried Oldham to his fellow
lodger, who was starting for his holt
day, that's my brush and comb you're
putting In your portmanteau."
swell, let me have 'em. You won't
need 'em; you've grown so bald lately"
"That's just it. can't part with
them."-London Answers.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

Editor Ito artist)-I refused this
drawing a year ago. Why do you
bring 1t here again?
Artist thought you would have
had more experience by this time and
know a good drawing when you see it.
Boston Herald.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19
su1tan and His Camera.

The sultan of Morocco has a $10,500
camera.
And there is no doubt that when he
says "Look pleasant, please" they all do.
If they don't, he takes their heads in
another way.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

America has been inhabited only 10000
years, the scientists say, and SO it must
be regarded as the youngest of continents.
But there is consolation in the knowledge
that in the Adirondacks we have the old
est mountain in the world.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

'"This," said the eminent artist sis
my famous study of the Cows In the
Clover"
"But where is the clover" was ask
ed, none appearing in the picture.
ooh, the cows have eaten 1t, you
baltimore American.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

eff you intend to dine on u.s."
Queried the captured mariner, why
did you greet us with fusilladeT
Because we always pepper our food
before eating it." grinned the cannibal.
PHILADELPHIA Record
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

One ton of commercial fertilizer,
worth $2S, is required for each acre of
farm land on Long Island in order to
insure a crop. And there are thou
sands of men in the fertile west who
grow three tons of worthless weeds In
each acre of their cornfields who would
not know what a commercial fertilizer
was IL they were asked.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

When you have anything to say In
q business Office, fire and fall back.
Your surplus talking should be done
In q parlor.-Atchison Globe.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

A well known band was practically two
men short. 1t had it's full strength nu-
mericaIly, but two Of the regular mem
bers had not been able to come, and in
their stead had been pressed a couple OF
followers" who lin the vernacular)
'could not play for nuts" Efectuaily to
prevent their getting out a single sound
the conductor had damned a cork into
their instruments, or, rather, the instru-
ments they carried. So that they were
players and yet not players; they counted
as two, but otherwise they were a source
of weakness rather than of strength.
Handicapped though the band thus was,
however, it succeeded in carrying off the
first prize.-Good Words.
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NOTICE OFF SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the accounts
OF the subscriber, guardian of Ella Taylor,
OF the county OF Burlington, will be audited
and stated by the Surrogate and reported
for settlement and allowance to the Orphans
November ], 1901
WILLIAM L. MARTIN,
September IL, 1901. Guardian.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

Professionally does the earth mover
Hardup (absently) = Can't pay the
rent, suppose. -Exchange.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

~
and less success
full man says
en- vi u sly,
SThat fel1o W
was born with a
gold spoon in
his mouth
And yet on
analysis 1t will
be found that
this success is
largely due to
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19
That Gold Spoon.

There are some mon who seem to be
favorites of fortune. They ara indus
trious, cheerful workers, full to over
flowing of the energy of splendid health,
and success seems fairly TO drop into
their hands. 1t 10 of such az these that
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
DROWNED IN THE CANAL.
The BODY of n Laborer Recovered
Yesterday Morning.

Michael Thompson was drowned in the
James Creek Canal Sunday night and his
body was found floating upon the putrid
waters yesterday morning by Lemuel
Lentoyer Although cold in death, the
hand still clasped an old clay pipe that
had been his constant companion.
Thompson was fifty-five years old and
resided at 1923 Four-and-a-half Street
southwest. He was a laborer and after
quitting work Saturday night is said to
have refreshed himself with several
drinks and laid in a stock for the morrow
Sunday night he was seen in the vicinity
of the canal somewhat the worse for
drink. The canal is unprotected at this
point between M.and n Streets and it is
believed that he fell into the waters be-
fore he realized the danger.
Policeman McGraw was at hand soon
after the body was found. about o'clock
yesterday morning. and had 1t removed to
the morgue. After investigation the
Coroner gave a certificate Of death by ac-
cidental drowning. Thompson had no
relatives in this city. his wife having died
some years ago.
His son, William Thompson. who is an
enlisted man in the Eighteenth Field Bat
terry of United States Artillery stationed
at the Presidio San Francisco. Cal, has
been notified of the death of his father.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
DRUGGED AND ROBBED.
A South CnroIinian Charges n Negro
With Larceny.

john alias "Braddie" Green, colored.
thirty years old, was arrested yesterday
morning by Detective Sergeants Helan
and McNamee on a charge of larceny.
The complaining witness is Oscar L.
Bramlett, u druggist from Pelzer, S. G.,
who came to the city to see the sights.
He met Green in a shooting gallery on
Avenue, and an acQuain-
tanceship sprang up. They took drive
together, during the course of which they
became quite convivial
Several hours later Bramlett was found
wandering in Armory Park, back of the
Pennsylvania depot. The physician who
been given knockout drops. When Bram-
lett recovered he found that he had been
robbed of SIS In cash.
The case was reported to the police.
Green denies the accusation.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
ALLOWED TO LEAVE TOWN.
Sentence Suspended in Case of nm
QEciOus Negro.

John Grant. a colored resident of
Charles County, Nd, found guilty yester-
day in the Police Court of carrying con-
cealed weapons, was sentenced to six
months in Jail. Grant told Judge o'Don-
neil how very anxious he was to get back
to Ills home, and with the understanding
that he would take the afternoon boat to
his home sentence was suspended and he
was released. Judge O'Donnell, however
instructed Policeman Lake, who made the
arrest that if he saw Grant in the city
after the departure of the boat he should
take the man again into custody. when
he would be required to serve his time.
The policeman testified that the defend
ant insisted on helping him to make an
arrest Saturday night in South Washing
ton and that a result of his persist
ense Grant was placed under arrest, when
the revolver was found upon him. In
court Grant admitted having the weapon
in his possession, which will be destroyed.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
A LARGE ICE PLANT NEEDED.
Two Refrigeratins Ships Recon-.
mended for Manila.

Commander A. b. Speyer has made a
report to the Navy Department urging
the erection of large refrigerating plant
at Manila, which shall cost 5000. 900
1t is proposed to have two refrigerating
ships of the Celtic and Glacier type. each
having storage capacity of 500 tons OF
fresh meat and $50 tons of ice The ice
plant on shore will have maximum ca
pacity of 300 tons of meat and 100 tons of
ice. II is the purpose of the authorities
different stations and deliver Ice and re-
frlgefated meat while the other ship is en-
gagged in bringing fresh meat from Aus
tralia. Secretary Long. II is said, will
approve the recommendation.
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IDENTIFIED HIS PROPERTY.
The Watch Discovered in Wheeling
Claimed by j. NJ. Thompson.

James NJ. Thompson. of Baltimore, who
was recently robbed in this city OF a
number of railroad passes, sl3 in cash.
ard a gold watch and chain, valued at
SIPS. has identified as his property the
timepiece recovered in Wheeling, w. Va,
by Detectives Miller and Herndon.
The watch had been disposed of by
Harry Roy, of Wheeling, w. Va. Roy
says that he came into possession of the
property through Frank Williams alias
Blackman, and Louis Holmes both col
ored. Holmes is now awaiting trial in
connection with Thomas Grigsby on a
Drummond, a foreman at the Navy
Yard.
II was for the purpose of recovering
Mr.. Drummond's watch that the detec-
tives went to Wheeling, but in that case
they were unsuccessful.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
PHOTO FOR RoGUE's GALLERY
Harry Leslie to BE Heard Today on
Charges of HOusebrealing.

Harry Leslie, twenty-one years old,
who was arrested by Detective Sergeants
Miller and Baur Sunday, charged on two
counts with housebreaking and with car
rying concealed weapons, yesterday was
measured and photographed for the
rogues gallery. He will be given a hear
ing in the Police Court today.
Leslie is said to have admitted having
entered a building at 9i5 Pennsylvania
August Is and to have stolen property
worth $40. on August "A he admits hav-
ing secured $50 worth of goods from
Charles w. Moore's Photographic store on
Seventh Street northwest. A portion of
the property has been recovered.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03

per ton In this manner he is underbid-
ding the trust, although ostensibly
member of the organization This dealer
has for his customers those who buy fuel
in large quantities
In the event that coal prices advance
during this winter the burden of the in
crease will fall upon the poor of the city,
who is the purchaser of small quantities
and unable to secure concessions, made
sub rosa, to larger consumers
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
Thrown by His Horse.

Edward L. McNamee, an ex-soldier who is
living at Soldiers Home. was thrown from spir-
tied horse while out horseback riding yesterday
afternoon near the corner OF First and r Streets
northwest. The patrol wagon OF the Eighth pre-
cinct was summoned and McNamee was removed
to the Freedmans Hospital where he found
to be suffering from bruises about his neck and
hands. He was treated at that institution and
afterward continued his ride through the coun-
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
Prosecuting Attorney Returns.

James L. Pugh, ir.. prosecuting attorney in
the District branch of the Police Court, returned
to his duties yesterday from his annual vacation
much improved in health. S. A. Croft. collector
OF fines AT the same court, is now spending two
weeks leave at Lancaster, Pa, and during his
absence tho duties will be performed by Hack
Irsr,ncfnr Lamb.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
Released ON Collateral.

David Barnes, Georgetown negro. was arrest
ed on Thirty-second Street last night and taken
to the Seventh precinct station where he was
charged with disofderly conduct. He deposited
IS with tbe desk sergeant as collateral and Sc
cured his release
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
A Bottle Cause. severe Injuries.

Joseph Marbury, white. thirty-two years old
whose home is at 351s NJ Street northwest, was
struck in the head with bottle yesterday after
noon, sustaining painful injuries. He was also
injured in the wrist. nerve there was severed
and a severe cash inflicted. lie was treated at
the Georgetown University Hospital.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
An Accident Mt the Capitol.

Louise MeGhan, ten years old, of 642 Sixth
Street northeast. fell from shed at the east
front of the Capitol yesterday afternoon and
verely injured her kneeeap. She taken to
the Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
Injured by n Falling Pulley.

William Knott. white man. forty-nne years
old, whose home is on the Conduit Road, was in
iured yesterday afternoon at the paper mill or
Water Street, Georgetown. by a pulley falling
on his wrists. His injuries were treated at the
Georgetown University Hospital. where eleven
stitches were taken in the several gashes on his
lower arm.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
A POLICEMAN INJURED.
Thrown From His Bicycle While
Chnsing Youthful Offenders.

Bicycle Policeman j. y. Walsh of the
Sixth Precinct. will be incapacitated for
duty for several weeks to come as result
of an accident yesterday. While in pur-
suit of several boys who had been guilty
of some trivial offence, he chased them
into an alley between | and X and North
Capitol and First Streets northeast. In
some manner he was thrown from his
bicycle and sustained a fracture of the
bones of the right arm just above the
wrist He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital, where the fracture was reduced,
and afterward went home.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
Bough, yesterany-cured Today

Mrs. 0. C. Burt. Of % Broadway New York.
says: II am surprised and delighted at the
change for the better in my case one day
from the use Of DR.. Agnews Catarrhal Powder
II worked lille magie.a There's no excuse for
person suffering pain with this remedy within
reach.' Sold by +. 8. Williams. Ninth and +
Streets; Edmonds & Williams, Third Street and
Pennsy sylyania Avenues.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Larceny Charges Dismissed.

The case of George Follom, charged with the
larceny OF 81 from William E. Huddleson, was
dismissed yesterday by Judge o'Donnell, in the
Police Court.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03

. Academy-''The Great White Diamond after
noon and evening.
Kernan's-"wIne Woman. and Song after
and evening.
Gentry's Dog and Pony Show at Thirteenth and
Streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1901-09-03

Everybody Enjoys the Dinners
At Cabin John Bridge. All the good things in
season. Superior service. Grand band concerts
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
STREET LIGHTING,
AMrsEyFNTs

Lamps lit today ......................7:05 Pm
Lamps out tomorrow. .................-..4:S9 :S9 An
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
Tbe foasbinston 0imeS.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1901.
weather Indications.
TEMPERATURE

Generally fair today and tomorrow; warmer to-
day; light to fresh east to northeasterly winds
The Washington times., 1901-09-03
TIDE TABLE.

Sun rose. .....5:90 AN. Sun sets...... $40 p
Moon rises. 1851 Pm. Moon sets. ............
The Washington times., 1901-09-03

Highest temperature, p. m-.......-.........
Lowest temperature. 6 a. m..................
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-04

did cooperation from navy. through
Commander Barry, officers and men OF
the Nieksburg was Indispensable 10
success.
Funston loudly praises navy. En-
tire army joins In thanks Of sea serv-
Ice. The transaction was brilliant in
conception and faultlesS in execution.
All credit must 20 10 Funston. who
under supervision General Wheaton,
organized and conducted expedition
from start to finish His reward
should be signal and Immediate with
General Wheaton. who recommends
Funston's retention of volunteers I'M
til he can be appointed brigadier gen
eral of regulars.
II hope speedy cessation hostilities
throughout archipelagoas consequence
this stroke As result of conferences
now in probable progress Aguinaldo
viii issue address advising general
surrender, delivery arms, acceptance
American supremacy"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-04

cannot be helped Il is asking Us 70
exhibit superhuman forgiveness to for
get this foul stab and rally 70 the sup
port 81 such men as this. faction may
succeed III nominating two or four
years hence There were many bitter
personal animosities ia the campaign
against Judge Carter, and, it cannot be
denied. there was reason for hard feel
ing on the part Of this faction at that
election; but the present is an instance
Of wanton butchery for which there IS
no semblance Of excuse, unless a dog
in-the manager policy is more justifiable
than devotion to public interest and
party success.
While the boiling faction, aided by
those whom they could seduce, and
plus the Democracy, we're able to easily
defeat Mr. Lowry, it will be another
matter when the Democracy is aligned
for its own ticket. And furthermore
day after day there will be an awaken
ing Of Republican voters to the dishon-
esty Of the professions and practices
by which their assistance was in many
eases secured to this faction
Against this disunion, Democratic
solidity There IS at least this admir-
able thing about the Democracy, a
third Of it does not turn against its
nominee to vent petty spite. And it
has good eye Witness the vote in
the Democratic towns IT knows what
IS meant by mon partisan.
We do not believe Judge Goodsell
viii make partisan Judge though
we have had no time for has posing as
.non-partisan candidate II he
runs the office without faYoiitism, as
we expect he will, he need fear no op-
position inthe future
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-04
Attenrt u XIII the chr.

London. April Dispatches from
Russia say that another attempt on
the life 81 the ear has been made by
an officer 0f the household The report
is believed gavelyment circle, here
n the censorship j. LESS rigid in its
application IL tae Interior towns than
ID 81 Petersburg. so that it is
possible for new. ~ leak out quickly
from the channel The officer Who
made the attempt & dispatch to The
Morning Leader SAYS fired lit the ear
but missed Seizure by his majestys
personal guards being Imminent. the
man turned his weapon upon himself
and committed suicide
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-04

New York, April IA mother and
her two children met death in the
flames in the burning OF the big six
story tenement house at Delaney and
Norfolk streets. In the panic which
occurred mothers t!rew their young
ones from the windows and frees
capes to the street below All were
caught by the police and firemen and
escaped serious injury. Dozens Of the
tenants and their rescuers were in
jured by falling timbers and broken
glass There We're numbereSs mar
row escapes from death in the fire
trap. On the top floor of the tene-
ment lived Morris Cohen ais wife.
Esther and their Sophia, L
year old; Harry 3, aud Benjamin, >
Years old
only the father and Harry were
saved
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-04
Fiiipinos Becoming Disheartened.

Manila. March 30.-After being con-
WINGED of Aguinaldos capture, GEN.
cral Geronimo, the inSurgent leader in
the province of Morong,. Luzon, has
surrendered with six officers. forty-six
men and fifty rifles to Colonel J.
Milton Thompson, of the Forty
regiment, at San Mateo. AS the news
of Aguinaldo's capture spread through
the archipelago the insurgents are be-
coming disheartened and there is
marked increase in the number of in
diyidual surrenders.
General Cables, who is practically
Outlawed on account of his atrocious
crimes, sent an emiSsary to General
Bates, who answered that he must
surrender Internationally ana stand
trial. The former insurgoEt officers
and the Macabebe scouts who took
part in the capture of Aguinaldo will
probably receive d monetary reward.
The amount has not been specified.
1t has also been recommended that ev-
cry man participating in the. capture
of Aguinaldo receive a special medal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-04
Boys,
Youths, and
Children'S
CLOTHING

1t is acknowledged by every
one who has given this depart
ment consideration that we have
the prettie>t, the best, and the
most reasonable priced clothing
fer the young folks in this vicin-
ity. We don't ask you to be-
lieve this statement, but rather
have YOU come and see for your
self. Nothing IS 50 convincing
as seeing the goods as the4 are.
You are ready to save, are you
not. If %, let u show you the
economy of buying for the young
people Of your family here. Don't
buy if our prices are net lower
than for similar good, to be had
elsewhere
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-04

Constantinople. April An earth
quake occurred here. which was felt
III the DolmahagtSche palace ut the
moment of tie BAran ceremony,
when the high officials were passing
before the sultans throne 4 panic
resulted. The sultan rose from his
throne and took a few steps, apparent
IL intending to leave the chamber. bur
he preserved great ealmneSS and pres
cnce of mind which had a good effect
After a moments hes tatiOn his maies-
II reseated himself upon the throne
and ordered the ceremony to proceed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-04
Glen Haven.

~ -
With spring comes the robln and
the cooling dove and our sluggish
blood moves faster a. we listen 70
their notes Also comes to US the
pleasant news Of an addition 10 a
neighbers family here or there which
shows hat our country still moves
on Among the late acquisitions we
find a girl at John Neuoauer's on sun
day and BOY ut VIII klinkhammer' ;
on Wednesday.
Mr. Metcalf failed to get through
with the mail from Beetown Saturday.
Matt Petery has purchased the
Matt Thiel Place Of 100 acres and will
work for No ! hereafter Considera-
ton $4,000
One Of the requests by the govern
meut in regard 70 rural routes is
tina; We have good roads, In one re-
spect the farmer is ahead OF those in
town in that his mail is delivered at
his door. and yet you viii find those
who do not want the rural route
They are afraid Of the 'nigger Ill the
fence But with good roads and a
rural route we are up-to.date
The apple tree man Is around look
ing for our hard earned dollars. The
question Is, is it not cheaper to buy
apples putting grain into that
ground instead Of the trees
At the caucus Saturday none Of the
old town board were rehominated.
The muddy roads seemed e have
triiled win the public temperament.
After two months vacation the
Rock school viii start up April lst.
under ne management Of Mrs. vi
mer.
Mrs. Melssa Kidd is visiting at
Monona. u.
The Father Of Waters Is rush
i'm roaring mass q water and mud.
giving plenty 81 hiding places for the
Wild duck,
Did god ever hear # the fellow who
said ali suspect, should be qnaran-
,iued but wien they tried Is qaaran-
tine him 1t wouidu work
II was noticeable that the Their
mometer in the uei4 aooring towns
during one I'll the winter months
wa. up around l0J bar within the
last month q ha, dropped d zero IN
enc 90 them and is stI.. looking for
sympathy
The Patch Grove CORES pendent
seems y he toota and mai. for FL
lowry. Hone he Viii ret his wish
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-04

Manila, March Emilio Aguin-
aldo leader Of the Filipino army and
head and shoulders of the islanders
insurrection, is a prisoner in the hands
of the Americans. General Frederick
Funston has crowned his brilliant rec
ord in the Philippines by directing in
person the final hunt that has ended