davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

MS assistance. JUST EOf moment IIIey
shared the fragrance of the arbutus
that was crushed between them; then
he released her with a sigh and fell
into step beside her
II do not need your escort" she pro-
tested when it became apparent that
he intended to walk with her.
You have to pass through a rather
tough quarter of the town before you
reach your home" he said quietly. 81
am sorry to have to force my company
on you, but l intend to see you safely
home"
Edna thrilled at the quiet authority
of the tone. She had been rather dis
appointed at the quiet way in which
he had taken her raillery. This was
more like the old Jack, and because 1T
evoked old memories it made her re-
sentful.
Il suppose you have come back home
because you were a failure out westY'
she said sharply. Father said when
you went that you would never make
a success on a ranch"
ION the contrary, have been re-
markably successful" he said quietly.
They passed under the street lamp, and
she glanced at his we'll worn clothes.
Il am wearing an old suit for rea-
son." he said. Don't judge by that.
Shall l tell you why 1 came homer"
Il suppose l cannot help myself"
she Knocked
tsRnpDlrsn 7 hn ~
spring." he said; because the dusty
cactus spoke of the pink arbutus and
made me think of you; because l hoped
that the season might bring memories
to you and make you more kind
Il went out to the woods the day l
arrived and to the place where we
plighted our troth. l was hoping, per
haps, you might come. 1t was the an
niversary. | was there again yester-
day and today. l am wearing an old
suit because it Is the suit l wore then"
II remember it," she cried penitent-
~, but l did not know that was the
reason why"
1--WE are at your gate" he said, with
a sudden change of tone. Pardon my
heroics." He lifted his hat and turned
away. She waited a moment, then
called softly to him. He turned back,
looking into her face inquiringly.
Pm glad the trolley house burned
down." she said softly. 1--WE could go
out tomorrow in a buggy-if you care
to. Perhaps 1t might happen
Lightning never strikes twice in the
same place." he announced promptly
ut has happened already"
I'm glad it has" she said meekly
Il shall always love arbutus."
"And meT he demanded.
"And-youv' she said.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

When in the summer of 1864 the Lin.
coins went to live in the cottage near
the Soldiers home outside Washington
the president was daily accompanied
on his drives to and from the White
House by his special mounted escort
of tall Ohioans. There was serious
need for such an escort, for Early was
not far away from the city, but the
daily journey sometimes had its play
full side. THE Magazine of American
History" quotes this Renaissance by
Lieutenant Ashmun of the escort: "1t
was in the early autumn of that year
when one morning on our ride in to the
White House. Tad Lincoln. who
alone was riding with his father, de-
manded that the carriage be stopped
and that one of the escort should climb
wayside tree and get him some per
simmons. Mr. Lincoln acquiesced, and
while the boys wish was being graft
fed the president turned to those near.
est him and remarked upon some plow.
ing doing near by and ended by say
ing: L hope to see the day when our
western prairies will be plowed by
steam, and l believe it will be done.
have always felt a great interest In
that subject
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
CITY BOYS ON THE FARM.
Practice In English Families That
Brings Good Results.

English lads Of good family are tax
en- into the farm homes Of gentlemen,
treated In all respects as their own
sons Of the same age are treated,
taught to work and thereby taught to
enjoy their play, at the same time
acquiring a knowledge of nature and
natural objects and their relations to
the worlds work.
The parent or guardian sends the lad
TO the farm home, much as he might
send him to a relative, and for the
personal care and instruction that he
is to receive from one who is an unre
lated stranger he pays a premium or
bonus of $500 to $1,000 per annum. l
have personally known several of
these lads, and all were glad of their
experience and training.
In a modified form, it seems to me
that after references have been ex-
changed and monetary conditions
agreed upon, lads should be received
on the basis of being one of the fam
lily, not as guests or as summer visit
ors, but to come and take their share
of work and play, sunshine and shad-
ow. The less government the lad has
the better, except that he shall behave
as a gentlemans son should.
In the right kind of farm home, and
the lad coming willingly, he should be
welcomed, his creature comforts cared
for, then left alone so far as supervi
sion is concerned If he is the right
sort, he will soon fit into his place in
the family. He should have good, stout
shoes and rough clothing.
One summer when our boys were
young we had three young lads visit
ing them, coming from cities and
towns We bought material and made
overall garments, all alike, trimmed
tastefully, and broad brimmed straw
hats, all alike, with the name of the
farm on the hatbands. A prouder set
of youngsters was never seen. Our
| boys had their regular work, and,
though l never thought of such thing
as telling the visitors to go to work,
they were always on hand. Unless
work was very pressing, like haying
| or harvesting, our own boys seldom
worked all day or very hard at any
J time The swimming hole was near
| by, and fish were to be caught or at
least angled for. Saturdays it was a
trip to town or to the mountains, and
on one occasion we took a four horse
load of produce to a distant market
and camped all night. d. Keller in
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
what the Boilers Were For.

In the eyes of all engineers of steam
ships the deck officers of their ships
are profoundly ignorant Here is one
Of the stories they tell: A young
mate went into the engine room with
a message from The captain to the en-
gineer. The latter saw the other was
interested and began to explain things
to him. Being a civil and obliging
man, he made no attempt to tell fairy
tales to the stranger, and, moreover,
he kept as clear as possible of all puz-
cling technicalities. He pointed out
the cylinders, the various rods, the &C.
centrics,~ the shaft, and SO on, explain
ed roughly the uses of the various
pumps and auxiliary machinery, and
the mate was genuinely pleased and
interested and said So Then, when
going up on deck again, a thought
seemed to strike him. Hating on the
ladder, he called the engineer and ex-
planned his difficulty. Thanks, awful
", for showing me round, Mac You've
made the whole thing as plain as
pikestaff. But one thing 1 don't quite
grasp. What are the boilers for?"
The engineer promptly replied, 'sWhy,
to keep the firemen from wearying,
you idiotr'
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

self! 1 don't wonder you had no use
for me-"
That he should refer to the past so
lightly piqued her. He needed to BE-
taken down little
why bother about the past when
you are sure of the presentY' she
flashed back.
why, indeed?" Billy was His cheer
full smiling self again.
"Only I was no end of fool and
I've always felt that wanted to apol-
ogize to you for ranting around as 1
did Though it was real enough to me
at least thought so then-and l was
terribly cut up when you threw me
over" he went on cheerfully, "and for
good while afterward, too"
"And thenT
ooh, then neither" BiIIy's voice
was very gentle. He turned impul-
siveiy toward his companion. when
you see her." he said radiantly, you
will understand"
A shadow crossed Miss Illusions
face OF course the whole thing was
only ruse of Billy's, but for a begin
ner his part was remarkably well
played.
There was a little jolt as Billy less
ened speed; then the car swung
smoothly into a wide shaded drive
way leading to a rambling old stone
house. A laughing, chattering crowd
filed the wide porch-tea tables were
being set In the old fashioned garden,
but as Mrs. Monteith gathered her in a
vigorous embrace katherine was con-
scious of but two things-that at sight
Of them slender, dark eyed girl had
left one of the groups and followed
Mrs. Monteith to the vide stone steps,
and that Billy had cleared those steps
two at time and was holding the
girls hands as if he never meant to let
them go.
Mrs. Monteith smiled as her eyes
followed Katherine's.
''Of course he has told you all about
it." she laughed. Come, Billy, don't
mOnopolize Miss Deering-you engaged
people are SO selfish Don't you see
am waiting to introduce Miss Huston
to your fianceeY'
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

Strong glass plates are bored through
by means of rotating brass tubes Of
the necessary diameter, which are
filled with water during boring. To
The water there is added finely pull
verified emery. 1t is said that thinner
glass can be perforated with holes ia
an easier manner by pressing disk
of wet clay upon the glass and making
hole through the clay of the widths
desired. so that at that spot the glass
is laid bare. Then molten lead is
poured into the hole, and lead and
glass drop down at once. This method
is based upon the quick local heat
ing of the glass, whereby it obtains a
circular crack, the outline of which cor
responds to the outline of the hole
made in the clay The cutting of glass
tubes, cylinders, ETC., in factories is
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

A Scotchman of the name Of Adam
MACPHERSON, who was very fond of
his wee drapy' whisky, coming home
rather late one Saturday night, STUN
bisd and got nasty fall, which com
PEELED him to remain in bed for few
days, according to London Tit-Bits.
The old man and his wife were strict
Presbyterians, and the minister used
to come to the house on his weekly
visits and remain for cup of tea and
a chat with The. old lady. During their
conversation they talked of Bible sub
tects, and the minister, talking of the
garden of Eden, remarked:
"And, Mrs. Macpherson, what do
you think was the cause of the fall of
AdamY Gle meant Adam Of the gar
den Of Eden)
The old lady looked embarrassed
and, CHANGING toward the bedroom in
which her husband lay, lowered her
voice In whisper, leaned over to the
minister and said
at was aye the drink, sorr: 1t was
ave the drink"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
The Mineral Jade.

Most people have probably seen jade
ornaments without having a very clear
idea of the material of which such
things are composed. Jade is an ex-
ceedingly tough but beautiful mineral,
much of which is found In China. 1t Is
OF five colors, the most highly priced
jade being the white, yellow and green
varieties. The rarest of all Is red Jade,
but this is so scarce that 1t has no place
in market valuations. The mineral is
frequently found in the beds Of streams.
and in searching for it Mohammedans
are generally employed. as it is be-
lieved that people of this faith are SEN
sitive to Its presence, and, like the
dowsers or water finders, are affected
with shuddering fits when passing over
place where Jade is to be found
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
Billy's Ruse
By Edith n. DOane
Copyright. 1905. by P. C. Eastment

With warning blast of the horn, a
man, girl and an automobile wfArIed
around a sharp curve and went spin
ming along the country road. On and
on they raced, shooting past rows Of
maple and chestnut trees Haunting
their glory of new leaves in the soft
spring sunshine, slowing down to
cross a little brook that wandered
noisily between clumps of alder bushes,
then on again with the fresh spring
wind rushing past their faces and the
huge motor beneath them purring like
giant cat.
Coming suddenly upon a stretch Of
level pike, Billy Weston bent over the
lever and let out the Neutrality-suspicious.
notch. Even so able a driver as Billy
could not speed motor car and attend
to anything else while he was doing it.;
so, realizing that he was intent on the
long, straight road before him, Kath-
crime Huston leaned back in her seat
and studied the face beside her crit
ically.
For the past two years-ever since
he had formed the habit Of flinRins his
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
The Burlington and Bristol Steamboa
Ferry Company.
Schedule in effect $40 a. M, June 2, 1906.
Subject to change.

Schedule IN eHecl o4U d. H., j uhC - ioVo'
Subject to change.
LEAVE BRISTOL FOR BURLINGTON.
$40 $500 - 90, 1000 #1040, H. l5 a. M, sl23O,
$780, ~ 30, t3 80, *4.30, *5 30, $3.50, 100 p M;
Saturdays-64e $500, 800 1000, *10.40, II. l5
q. M, 1920, ri 80, 1920 1900, *3.40, @420 800
$40, x6 49, s7.40 p. m.
*l23O, si40, 1910 1900, $40, 1870, 800, $40,
.7.4O. *720, 800 p. m.
LEAVE BURLINGTON FOR BRISTOL.
$50, $3.50, $3.50, 1920, HOO, 1lD a. M. 100,
300, 800, *40O 500, 540 $40, :. 80 a. m: 80
a. M, 400, ~ co. s24O, $3.50, 400, $40, 1920.
$50, $50, $50 p. m.
Sundays-tS3O, 1890, 1920, HOO, 1l.S0 a. M
400, ~ co. *24O $50, 500, 49, $500 $50, $3.50,
7.4O, $40 p. m.
Notes.-Trips marked thus will stop at
Burlington Island Park, and when there are
three or more passengers for Burlington
Island Park the boat Will stop on other trips.
Passengers who desire to leave Burlington
Island Park Will please notify the wharf ten
der who will raise the signal flag for the boat
from Bristol.
On the Fourth of July after the 1920 p. m.
trip, the schedule Will be the same as Sunday
schedule.
August Is, 1906, the 1000 morning trip from
Bristol will be withdrawn and the boat Will
leave Bristol at $40 a. m.
The boat for the performances in the Audi
torium will leave Bristol at 7.40 p. M Return
ing will leave Burlington twenty minutes
after the performances.
No trips will be guaranteed in foggy weather.
WILLIAM E. DORON,
Sec'y, Treas. and Gen'l Manager
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04


When a primitive man wants break
fast he takes sheep, kneels upon it,
holds 1t between his legs and cuts its
throat He skins 1t, and, taking slice
out Of 1t, fries 1t on the Goals for break
fast. We also demand not less imper-
stively outlets for our breakfast, but
we manage it another way We pro-
cure an Individual some way off to
kill the beast and another out of our
sight to cook it. We have a paper frill
put around the bone to disguise 1t, and
set a pot of flowers straight before US
to look at while we eat it; but, to the
sheep-to the sheep-it can make little
difference which way it lie eaten We
still do our unclean work, but we do it
by proxy. And it may be questioned
whether what we gain In refinement
we have not lost In sincerity.-Fort-
nightly Review.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
SOMETHING
TO SELL
By Francis A. Corey
Copyright, 1905. by w. R. Caldwell
By Francis A. Corey

At the ringing of the doorbell blush
blended suddenly with the happy smile
on Elizabeth Mellen's lips. 1t was
Teddy Davenport, of counsel Hadn't
he called regularly at this hour of the
afternoon for weeks and weeks2
I'm so glad you've come, Teddy"
she cried, giving him both her hands.
She always had for him this warm,
impulsive greeting. But Davenport
was not responsive for once The slen-
der, jeweled hands were quickly re-
leased. His lips wore no answering
smile There was a new line in his
face.
Something has gone wrong, Teddy"
she said In her quick, direct way.
YES"
is it SO very, very bad?"
"As bad as it well can be-" he groan-
ed
Elizabeth paled a little. Teddy was
not one to take alarm at nothing. But
instead of asking what troubled him
she drew little nearer and said:
LET the unpleasant news wait.
want to talk of something else. Yes
terday we were debating whether we
would announce our engagement at
once or not until next month. Why not
settle the question now?'
That's the very thing came to talk
about" he exclaimed. Then he went
on hurriedly, before she could make
any response.
Elizabeth, I'm glad now that we
took no one into our confidence. Twill
make things easier and better for you.
You are no weakling; you may as well
have the truth straight out very
much fear that everything will have to
be given up"
She looked at him for moment as If
stunned. "What-what do you mean2''
"You know. dear, nearly my whole
fortune was put into Lookout mine.
so wanted to double it. Then I'd be
as rich as you. A man likes to have
as much money as the woman he weds.
So took desperate risk Everything
promised well at first, but I've just had
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
When the Power
Stopped
BY Wefffe Dixon
Copyright, 1906, by Homer sprague

Edna came out of the woods, her
arms filed with flowers. 1t had been
her first visit that spring, and as she
made her way to the road and stationed
herself beside the trolley tracks she
thought of the difference last year,
when they had to drive out from town
and the only sign of the trolley was a
group of men with funny looking in
struments working along the road.
1t was delightful to feel that those
long yellow cars brought town and
country into such close union, and she
peered down the track for the first sign
of the approaching car.
She had understood that they ran
every ten minutes, but after awhile she
grew tired and sat on rock by the
roadway. 1t must be the very rock,
she reflected, on which she and Jack
had sat while they We're waiting for
the wagon to come along.
That had been a year ago. Things
had changed since then There had
been a little misunderstanding, and
Jack had left town for the west-to
forget
Perhaps-if he were here-she might
well, somehow the arbutus and the
woods seemed TO put things in a diff
ferent light She had been a little
mean to Jack Masters. 1t was the
first time she had admitted it, even to
herself. If only Jack knewl
So engrossed did she become with
her thoughts that it was fully half an
hour before she realized that in all
that time not a single ear had passed
in either direction. She glanced impa-
tiently up the track 1t was not pleas
ant to be alone on a country road with
the ghost of the dead past. All the
wishing in the world would not bring
Jack back
A numbering wagon creaked along,
and the driver refined his horses in be-
fore her.
Waiting for the trolley?" he shout
ed Edna nodded.
''Likely to have long wait" he
chuckled. 1.-The power house is burn
ing down. Guess they'll be running
again in about six weeks. G'langw
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
AnIma1s C1erer wtth Thetr Feet.

Goats are the most sure footed of our
native animals They can walk up
right where the average human being
would not crawl. Horses are the dain-
test, treaders. however. though they
cannot climb. No horse will step on
a man If it can possibly help it. 1t
is standing rule in cavalry regiments
that If trooper is dismounted he must
remain perfectly still, when the whole
column passes over him without injur-
ing him. Camels are careless, on the
other hand. and the man who came
out unframed from under the feet Of
camel corps was not born to be run
over by any beast or vehicle.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
Much Exaggerated.

TEL me- said the inquisitive for
eigner, "do American girls affect mems
clothes?'
NO" replied the gallant native, mot
TO any extent"
"Well, well, is that really trueT
"Well. of course. 2 little rouge may
stick to the shoulder of a fellows coat
occasionally. but then it's easily brushed
of. "-Philadciphia Tress.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

1t is doubtful whether great chess
player is often, we are sure he is not
of necessity. to be regarded as a man
OF powerful intellect 1t has never
been shown that the greatest masters
of the game were men with big brains
for anything out chess.-London Sat
urday Review.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

Mistress Why have you not swept
this morning? Servant For hygienic
reasons. Madame raises the dust suffi-
GENTLY with the train of her skirt. We
must give the microbes little rest
Paris Armales.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

Il wish, Susan" said a fond mother
to her new nursemaid, that you would
use thermometer to ascertain if the
water is the right temperature when
you give the baby his BATH
oh replied Susan cheerfully, "don't
you worry about that. l don't need
any thermometer If the little 'un turns
red the water is too hot, if he turns
blue it's too cold, and there you are
Philadelphia Ledger
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

"Will you be my Wife, Jan 2"
"Will you ask me again John?"
why"
Because I'd like to look round lit
tie before | give you the direct answer"
Gle veland Plain Dealer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
Ringing Home.

Her Father-What are you and young
Shortleigh going to live on IN case you
marry? His Daughter-Well, If you
must know, papa, look In the mirror.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

Hook-Jones is the most melancholy
fellow know. Rook-I should think
so. indeed. He proposed to girl once
by asking her how she would like to
be his widow.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04
OF SETTLEMENT.

ESTATE OF JANE A. SATTERTHwAIT
Notice is hereby given that the accounts OF
the subscriber, Trustee under the Will OF Jane
A. Satterthwait, late of the county OF Burning
the Surrogate and reported for settlenent
and allowance to the Orphans Court OF SAID
county at a term to be held August 4, 1915
GUARANTEE TRUST AND SAFE
DEPOSIT COMPANY
Trustee under the wiz of Jane A. Satterthwait.
Jie M, 1905.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

To see the good and the beautiful and
to have no strength to live it is only to
be Moses on the mountain of Nebo,
with the land at your feet and no pow
er to enter. 1t would be better not to
see it.--Oliva Schreiner.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-04

When men are friends there is no
need of justice, but when they are just
they still need neutrality-suspicious.