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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27

The senate committee on judiciary
has decided that congress has no right
to regulate insurance. This will be
good news to the life insurance graft
ers, bat wouldn't it have been better to
pass a bill and let the supreme court
decide upon its constitutionality
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27

Mr.. Schwab desires it understood
that people who talk about his gam
bling escaDades are at perfect liberty,
as far as he is concerned, to retire to
a place that is so hot we don't like to
think about it
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27

Logan is to have a $4,000 federal
building. Mr.. Howell probably thinks
that ought to be abundant compensa-
ton for his inactivity in the school
consolidation matter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27

The car Of Russia had better hurry
if he hopes to get away in safety. A
large part of his army has mutinied
and the rest Of it is wavering.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27
Terms of suhscrintion.

DAILY AND SUNDAY-One month, IS
cents; three months, $3.50; one year, $1,000
SINDAY-One year, 500.
MI-WEEKLY-fIn advanced one
year. $50; six months. 70 cents.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27

1t is proper to make the announce
ment once again that summer has ar
rived.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27
ADJUSTMENTS TO-DAY.

Salt Lake-Matinee and night Johnson
Pictures.
Orpheun-''T Girl Left Behind Ne. >
Casino Park-"Why She SiEned."
WEATHER FOR SALT LAKE.
Partly cloudy, with showers.
THE METALS.
Silver. 65c per ounce
Copper (casting). 1S1sc per pound
Lead. 1915 per 100 pounds
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27

1850
200
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27

Mrs. F. A. Bull viii be back from
Oakland next week for a short stav
In the city, before leaving to remain
permanently in Oakland
Airs. Francis s. Baseom and Mrs. L.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-27

Eastern offices. ". J. Morton in
charge-150 Nassau street. New York; s.
Washington street, Chicago
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13

Although Miss Hobbs had lived her
whole life in New Hampshire vii
lage, she saw no reason why her hori-
Zon should be narrow or her circle
small.
At the age Of sixty she was relieved
Of the last Of her family cares by the
death of paralytic She then prompt
ly Joined the Society For Dispelling
Gloom and began correspondence with
eight other members in different parts
Of the country. She began to send or
ders by mail to one Of the Boston shops
and at last announced her Intention Of
going to the city for day or two.
In the care of Boston niece Miss
Hobbs made tour of the shops, but
she intended to reserve her purchasing
for the one that had done SO we'll by
her through the mail"
1--WE got little list of things they've
advertised special" said Miss Hobbs,
and when they reached the desired
shop she consulted the slip of paper
held tightly in her hand. Then she
looked benevolently over her glasses at
the young man behind the counter.
Whereabouts shall we find that pat
ent pending I see advertised ON that
new darning egg your folks sent mef*
she asked him. Its such a curious
name Pm all Of whew to see It,"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13
'Fronteer" sharpshooter..

Whenever the United States has been
at war with any other country it has
always been a matter for serious com
plant on the other side that the Amer
leans take accurate aim before firing,
with extremely fatal results. How ex-
cellent was the craftsmanship of the
volunteers on Bunker Hill is a matter
Of record. There Is an interesting en-
try in the diary Of John narrower, an
indentured schoolmaster Of Virginia.
Colonel Washington of this colony"
he wrote, "being appointed generals
simo of all the American forces raised
and to be raised, made a demand Of
500 rifiemen from the frontiers of this
colony. But those that insisted on GO
ing far exceeded the number wanted,
when, in order to avoid giving offense,
the Commanding Officer chuse his
company by the following method.
HE took a board of foot square
and with chalk drew the shape Of
moderate nose in the center and nailed
1t up to tree at $50 yards distance,
and those who came highest the mark
with single ball was to 60 But by
the first forty or fifty that fired the
nose was all blown out Of the board,
and by the time his company was up
the whole board had shared the same
fate"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13

ana Aunt MaryS heart was kept render
In his interest.
One day there came a drover to the
Warner homestead, who bought cattle
and sheep and hogs to the amount of
$500 and paid the cash 1t was on
this day that the stranger set a date
for his departure and shed tears of
gratitude. The hired man went along
with the drover to help with the stock
and at dark had not returned.
The stranger took the milk pals and
went to the barnyard, but returned
without them in a quarter of an hour.
He had taken the interval to saddle
one of the horses.
What is it?' asked Aunt Mary as
he came into the kitchen, where she
was washing dishes.
II want that $780," he replied.
you mean that you are going to rob
meY
II mean that Pm going away to be-
come preacher, and want it to start
business on. l shall also take one of
the horses"
Aunt Mary sat down and looked at
him in puzzled and bewildered way.
The money was in the lower drawer Of
the bureau in her bedroom. The man
walked in and got it and was stufing
1t in his pocket as he came out.
"Say, now, but I'm much obliged to
you-really ! am-but you are SO dead
easy you know that l just can't help
it. So long to you"
Half an hour later, when the hired
man entered the room, he found Aunt
Mary sitting with her head on the ia
BILE.
What's the matterY' he asked.
"Why-why, Mr.. Bell felt that he had
to go, and he also felt that he had to
take one of the horses and that $780,"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13
None to Take Hi. Place.

A traveller was once passing on horse
back through backwoods region
where the inhabitants were notoriously
shiftless. Arriving at a dilapidated
shanty at the noon hour, he inquired
what were the prospects for getting
dinner.
The head of the family, who had been
absorbed in resting" on a log in front
Of his dwelling, replied that he guess
ed mad hev suthin on to the table putty
SOON"
Thus encouraged the traveller dis
mounted. But to his chagrin he found
the food to be such that he could not
force himself to partake of it. Making
such excuses as he could for lack of
appetite, he happily bethought himself
Of kind of nourlshment that he might
venture to take there and one sure to
be found on farm. He asked for some
milk.
I'VE don't hev milk any more"
drawled the head of the house 1.-The
dogs dead-died week afore last"
The dogv' cried the traveller. "But
what has that got to do with itg'
WELL" explained the host media
lively, ''the critters don't seem ter
know 'nough ter en- up ter be MIXED
themselves. The dog he used ter 90
n fetch 'em up"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13

When famous specialist began the
practice Of medicine as young man
he numbered among his first patients
certain Mr. Darlie of Woonsocket,
r. l. For a time the young physician
treated his patient successfully for a
very painful tumor on the neck.
One day the doctor called to inquire
after his patients progress. Although
assured that the latter was enjoying
health he had never known before, he
at once assumed an air of the greatest
concern and advised speedy opera
ton.
But" said the astonished GONZALES
cent In broadcast Scotch, "dinna We tell
me yourself an operation was. ma neces-
sary? I'm feelin' better than 1 haze
twa year gone, an wha' dye want to
cut me moo fur?"
The physician hesitated a moment,
then resumed embarrassedly, well,
you see, my good man, need the mon
ey."
"Oh," said the patient much relieved,
III it's the siller ye're after, a. right. /
was afeared We war oweranxious for
the experience. Boston Herald.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13
DISRAELPS MAxlMS.

Every one loves power, even II he
does not know what to do with it.
Always have distinguished friends.
Never have fools for friends. They are
of no use.
To govern men you must either excel
them in their accomplishments or de-
splse them.
To rule men we must be men. Our
wisdom must be concealed under folly
and our constancy under caprice.
Next to knowing when to seize an OPP
portunity the most important thing in
life is to know when to forego an ad-
vantage.
The divine right of kings may have
been plea for feeble tyrants, but the
divine right of government is the key
stone of human nrn4ress
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13
Prosperity leads often to ambition,
and ambition to disappointment.



The boy on the farm should receive
encouragement His is a hard job.
There is nothing under the sun, moon
or stars that he is not expected to do
from currying the horses before sunup
to milking the cows after shutdown. II
he is of school age he escapes some OF
the jar of farm work, but generally
finds a pretty good allowance await
ing him when he comes home In this
day Of scarce farm help it is blessing
to farmer to have a boy, or several
boys, for that matter, who can help.
1t is still more Of blessing to have a
boy who does his tasks cheerfully and
well. There is not much In this long
houred apprenticeship except board
and clothes, and so every father should
give his son encouragement Give him
some of the farm animals which he
can call his own. Let him raise some
stock and feed them on his own &C
count He will consider he is amply
repaid then for all the work he does
II this plan were followed there would
be fewer boys wanting TO come to
town.-Pittsburg Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13
The Mistletee.

Many conflicting tales have been
told about the mistletoe-how it came
to be one of Cupid's strongest cards.
In the old Morse mythology curses
were heaped upon the unlucky plant
because it had been the innocent in
strument of the death of BaIdur the
Beautiful, who was beloved by all the
gods except Loki, the mischief maker,
who naturally was envious enough to
cOnnive at ways to put Baldur out Of
the way.
But while the sorrowing gods were
heaping curses upon the plant the god
dess Of love stopped them and, catch
ing up the very plant which had slain
Baldur, exhorted them all In memory
Of the bright, beautiful, gentle god to
greet each other whenever they saw it
with a kiss.
"Baldur is dead, indeed" she said.
''but Baldur's spirit lives, and that
spirit is love. Let US use the very
thing that killed him as a symbol of
love"
She hung the branch up, and one by
one the angry gods passed out, hushing
their sorrow at his death.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13
LIFE ln-
its EARLY Struggles and Reverses In
This Country.

It's EARLY Struggles and Reverses In
This Country.
The origin of insurance In this coun-
try dates from 1852 and had its first
beginning in Philadelphia
The first company was the Philadel-
phia Contributionship For the Insur-
ance of Houses From Losses by Fire,
and its insignia was four clasped hands,
which was its house badge. This mark
may still be seen throughout eastern
Pennsylvania and New Jersey on old
time houses. The company survived
till 1847. In 1892 the first life insur-
ance company was founded in the
same city. 1t was called the Universal
Tontine. The next year similar com
panies were started in Boston and in
New York. Its avowed aim was "for
the purpose Of raising fund upon lives
to be applied to charitable and other
uses" Its subscription books were
opened on March 90 and FIVE general
agents were appointed
Some business was done during the
summer, but in November of that year
general meeting Of the subscribers
was called, and the idea of a general
Insurance company was suggested and
met with approval. The proposition
was referred to a committee, and at an
adjourned meeting held at the state
house on Nov. IL it was resolved that
1.-THE Universal Tontine association be
and is hereby changed from its original
object and converted into a society to
be called the Insurance Company Of
North America" Its first policy was
issued to John Maxwell Nesbitt, its
president. for $5,333.33. 1t wrote both
fire and life insurance, but paid atten-
ton chiefly to the former and gradual
ly dropped life insurance altogether.
In January, 1894, it considered the
policy Of insuring persons against cap
ture by the Algerians and insured Cap
tain John Collet ION his person against
Algerians and other Barbary corsairs
in a voyage from Philadelphia to Lon
don in the ship George Barclay, him
self master, valuing himself at $1,000"
The premium charged was per cent.
Two similar policies were issued, but
the premium was increased to per
cent. T vo similar policies We're is
sued, approved, one ON the life of John
Holker, from June 6 to Sept. 10, for
$4,000, at IL per cent premium, and
one on the life of Albert Briois de Beau
mez, for eighteen calendar months, In
the sum Of 5000. The demand for
insurance on life was light, and the
business, which was finally abandoned
by the first company, was not revived
until 1920, when Hartford men took it
up and kept it running till it gained
the great prosperity of modern times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13
MENTAL REACTION.


The Minds Quickness of Operates
and How 1t Ia Measured.
Let dozen or twenty persons taxa
hold of hands in a ring. Each is to
press the hand Of his right hand neigh
Dor as soon as he receives a pressure
from the left. One person starts the
pressure going and at the same instant
observes the position of the second
hand of watch. The pressure passes
all around the circle, and when it ar
rives at the originator he notes how
many seconds were required for the
given number of persons in succession
to receive an impression and make up
their minds to act In response. The
total time is then divided by the num-
Der of persons. This is a crude Illus
tration of the reaction time which we
measure with great accuracy on single
persons.
AS the mental portion of the reaction
time becomes more complicated the
time becomes longer For example,
the processes Of mental discrimination
and choice require times of their own.
The way we get these higher mental
processes can be illustrated In a SIM
pie way. A person placed In a quiet
room is to tap telegraph key every
time he sees a red light, which can be
produced at the will Of the expert
menter in the recording room. The In
terval Of time between the actual ap-
pearance Of the light and the moment
the key is tapped Is accurately meas
ured. For awhile nothing but the red
light Is used, this to obtain the simple
reaction time. Then red and yellow
lights are turned on In irregular sue
cession. The person has now to dis
criminate between two colors and to
choose between action and nonaction.
The increase Of time required over the
simple reaction time gives the dis
elimination time for two colors. In an
other set Of experiments three colors are
used, then four colors. AS the discrim-
nation and choice become more COM
plicated more time is required.
The Importance of rapid and accurate
reaction and discrimination is evident
Astronomers have difficulty in record
ing the moment at which a star passes
a line In the telescope. The sports
man must pull the trigger at just the
proper moment. The football player,
the fencer and the boxer are trained
In rapidity of discrimination and reac-
ton. 1t is very evident that player
or a pugilist who takes a long time
for discrimination, choice and volition
will give a decided advantage to q
quick opponent.-Forum.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13


"Or r. laughed she weakly, see
ing the vanity of her endeavor.
''Wnl promise to marry a man who
has never done a single unusual thing
In his life-before Thanksgiving day"
LET go my armr' gasped Doris as
he threw back his weight and the or
namental trelliswork creaked.
Some of the rusty little nails gave
way, and Doris clutched him tightly
New Years." said she family.
'4Thangsgi-i'- 1t was only by an
effort that Jack recovered his balance,
for the rail had started five inches.
Christmas" whispered she, compro-
missing
And so it came about as Doris re-
marked to him on their homeward way,
crossing the brown meadows, that aft
er all Jack had done an unusual thing
he'd made her give him definite
promise concerning their wedding day.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13
DRINK HABIT CURED.
Tho Discovery Of DR.. oppsnhsinnor Has
Received the Highest Endorsements
From Many Of the Best Known
People In the United States.

1t has been comparatively within the
last few years that alcoholism has re-
ceived recognition from the medical
profession as diseased condition.
Previous to this the inebriate met with
little or no sympathy. and his general
condition was regarded as being akin
10 vice or crime.
The pulpit, the press. the platform
and the ballot have all in turn exerted
influence to stem the tide of intemper-
ance. and yet in spite of the numerous
organizations and temperance advo-
Gates having for their standard total
abstinence and prohibition we are con-
fronted with statistics showing q star
ting increase in drunkenness.
There have been many so called
cures advocated which claimed to per-
manently eradicate all desire for liquor,
but, Notwithstanding all the virtues
they were said to possess. few, If any,
who took them derived any benefit.
After devoting many years Of study to
the disease Of alcoholism DIR. Isaac OPP
penheimer, graduate of the College
of Physicians and Surgeons. New York
city (medical department OF Column
bia university, class 1870. discovered
a remarkable treatment for the liquor
and drug habit, which is being admin
istered with the most gratifying re-
suits at the Oppenheimer Institute,
New York.
The Institute is an Incorporated body
and includes among its officers and d.
rectors well known financiers, clergy
men, men in public life and philan-
thropists, among whom may be men
toned Rev. Charles II. Fowler, d. D.,
LII. D., bishop Of the Methodist Episco-
pal church; Rev. John ]. Hughes, Paul
list Fathers, Church of st. Paul the
Apostle, New York; Rev. Madison G.
Peters, D. D., Emmanuel church, Balti-
more, Md; Rev. ]. Wesley Hill. d. D.,
pastor of James Methodist Episcopal
church, Brooklyn; Rev. Louis s. Os-
borne, Episcopal church, Newark, n.
j.; Rev. Thomas Reed Bridges. Presby-
terrain church, Newark, N. j.; Rabbi
Solomon Foster, Temple B'nai Jeshu-
rum, Newark, N. j.; Rev. George e.
Reed, D. D., Ii. D., president Dfckin-
son college, Carlisle, Pa; Rev. Joseph
C. Hartzell, d. D., LII D., bishop for
Africa, Methodist Episcopal church:
Rev. Joseph L. j. Kirklin, ST. Patrick's
church, Philadelphia; General 81. @.
Corbin, United States army; Hen
Howard B. French, president Philadel-
phia College of Pharmacy of Phlladel-
phia; Hon. Lyman j. Gage, ex-secre-
tary of the treasury; Hon. William T.
Stead, editor of Review Of Reviews.
London, England; Hon. William 4.
Stone, ex-governor OF Pennsylvania;
Hon. John Weaver, mayor Of Phlladel-
phia.
The Oppenheimer Institute will send
to any one asking for it interesting lit
erature relative to alcoholism and its
cure. Its reading may result in the
rescue of come unfortunate from the
bondage OF +he drink habit and restora-
ton to his home and an honorable
standing in the community.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13

A monster political parade was held
In Philadelphia during one of the cam
paigns. 1t was headed by band of
thirty-fiv discoursing stirring march
ing tunes. The leader of the band
had contracted In advance to supply
that many players, but when he came
to count noses he found eight missing
1t did not take him long to decide what
to do. After some hustling he secured
eight men. not one of whom could play
note of music, and decked them out
In the regulation band uniform. He
placed instruments and music in their
hands and paraded the full number
did they playY was asked. YES
said the band leader but not music
put cork in each Of the eight instru.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-02-13
A Captive queen In Golden Chain,

A Captive Queen In Golden Chains.
Zenobia, daughter of an Arab chief
and wife of king of Palmyra, was
celebrated both for her beauty and her
learning. She went with her husband
to battle, and his success in wars with
the Persians was chiefly due to her
wise counsels and personal bravery.
On the death of her husband in 266 she
took the title of queen of the east"
and ruled for five years with firmness
Aurelian, the Roman emperor, deter
mined to humble her pride, and, al
though she won the two first battles,
she was defeated and captured near
Palmyra in 273 Led in triumph through
the streets of Rome, she almost faint
ed under the weight of jewels and
golden chains with which she was load.
ed. The emperor afterward treated her
with great respect, and she spent the
remainder of her eventful life in COM
fort and luxury near Tivoli as q Ro-
man matron of high rank