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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10

namesake, Roger cambridge I'd, with
my compliments"
"And to think" groaned Bainbridge
senior, that I've been out setting the
police on the track of my own neph-
ewp'
THAT isn't half so bad as choking
him." was Mr.. Anderson's ruefuI COM
ment
Some months after this dramatic lit
tie incident Agatha discovered that she
had been robbed again. This time she
felt sure young Mr.. cambridge was
guilty, but she shrank from facing him
with the accusation. She was saved
that ordeal. however. by the sudden
full confession Of the criminal himself.
Agatha" he announced very seri-
ously one evening after dining with
her, what would you say If told
you have really been trying to steal
something from your
Agatha started. why" she an
severed, I'D rather give you anything
Of mine than have you steal il"
"Are you sure, AgathaT asked Rog-
er. looking at her tenderly, yet search
ingly. IT'S very precious thing I
want"
IF it's my heart" answered Agatha,
you've stolen it without waiting for
me to give 1t to you," and she smiled
at him bravely and sweetly through
her bushes.
He folded her close to him. 'Tm
awfully afraid" he said, laughing soft
~ In his great joy, 'that your father
Will choke me In earnest this time"
Agatha laughed, too, for, as she said,
love can afford to laugh at locksmiths.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10
Why Pa Was Mad,

Farmer Jones, after eating a hearty
dinner, stepped out on his porch to en-
Joy smoke, when he noticed IN front
of the house, which was on the main
road, an overturned load Of hay, and
beside it small boy, seemingly in
great perplexity The farmer went
out and spoke to the boy.
"Well, my boy, see you have had
an accident, but never mind. Turn
your horses to the hay and come in
and have some dinner"
II can't" said the boy; pail be
mad"
ooh, no, be won't Come on"
Nope, 1 can't; pail be mad"
''Now, look here, sonny. You didn't
mean to upset that hay. There's no
harm done. Come right along, and
after you have had something to eat
I'll help you to load up again"
The boy consented, saying as he
looked back at the hay, But 1 just
know pail be mad"
After he had eaten and the farmer
had started back with him to load UP,
the latter said, Nov, don't you feel
betterr'
very much, sir, but pan be mad,
though"
"Why will your pa be madT'
Because he's under that load Of
hay"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10

He came forward politely as they en-
tered, turning to Hastings for informa-
ton as to his wants. Avice pressed
eagerly forward.
Are you Esnah, son of Hamid?" she
demanded. Are you the man who
lost the purse?
Il am he" said the Egyptian, with a
fash of his white teeth beneath the
black mustache.
Avice's face fell She had antici-
pated man wrapped In mystic robes
sitting over braZier on which bub-
bled a caldron. He was very or
binary shopkeeper without even a fez
to lend local color
There were In the purse S14 and
some most important papers. It was Of
red leather, with strap" he went on.
"This must be yours" she said as
she passed over the purse.
Il am most obliged" said Esnah,
sharply scrutinizing the couple. He
could see that money reward was
not sought. May l offer the lady q
slight souvenir token of appreciation of
her goodness2"
Have you lucky charm" she ask
ed, turning from the gay scarfs he was
lingering.
Esnah smiled and went to the rear of
the store, where the safe stood. 1t was
not the first time a charm had been re-
quested. He drew from a drawer an
odd looking stone. 1t was one of many
that came from Germany and cost So
gross, but Avice received it rever-
emily and tucked it into her pocketbook
with elaborate care
Esnah stood politely in the attitude
of one whose business Is concluded and
who waits only to be dismissed. But
Avice was not through She wander
ed about the store looking at the stock
and making few small purchases to
justify her curiosity until at last she
gained courage.
Please" she said softly Esnah was
all attention.
II want to know" she went on hur-
riedly, what your father did to the
thief who took his pocketbook and did
not return it."
MY father was Hamid, son of Ak
kar," began the Egyptian. ITO the
merchants of Alexandria he was well
known. One day in the market place he
lost his wallet For three days he told
his loss, and then on the third day
"YesY Avice was almost leaning
over the counter
ION the third day." repeated Esnah,
he decided that he would see his pock-
etbook no more, SO he went and bought
another"
Ned" said Avice softly as they came
in sight of her home, "if you promise
never to telP'-
II won't rub it in" he promised.
Then I'll marry you If you still want
me. 1 guess I'm cured Of superstition"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10
What ESnab s
Father Did.
BY HAROLD CHRISTY.
Copyrighted, 1907, by P. c. Eastment.

II may have saved your life," de-
clared Avice earnestly.
Whats life when your boots are
muddy and no chance to get them
cleanedY" scoffed Ned Hastings. 'Td
rather take chances on walking under
ladder than going out in the muddy
street to escape the hoodoo."
II think you're horrid," pouted
Avice. Next time shall let you go
under the ladder If you want to, but
don't blame me for what happens"
Next time you'll do just the same"
he declared. with a laugh. II never
saw any one quite SO superstitious in
my life"
"You must have spilled salt" said
Avice dolorously, "and you never
threw any over your left shoulder. I
just know that there is going to be a
quarrel"
mot unless we meet with more lad
ders over the sidewalk" he laughed,
"or some other Of your numerous signs
of evil luck"
1t was a tactful remark well quail
flied to fulfill Avice's prophecy, but at
that moment the girl darted forward
and picked something from the side
walk.
tits the best kind of luck to find
money on a Monday" she declared.
1T means that you Will gain all the
week"
TITS good luck to find a pocketbook
on the 1st Of April" he scoffed. 1T
means you will be fooled for a year."
It was fortunate for Hastings that
the girl did not hear him. Superstition
was a dangerous subject between
them. Hastings would not confess to
his few little superstitions and was
tntolerant of her lore Of signs and
omens. Once she had declined his Of
fer of marriage because he spoke on
one of her unlucky days, and when he
had again put his fate to the test on a
day guaranteed by the almanacs to be
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10
Are Metals AlIve7

Metals have life" said a metallur-
gist frmly-"not much life but ut
tle And metals can be stimulated,
depressed, poisoned.
Platinum wire, immersed in water,
gives of an electric current that may
easily be measured. If you put bt-
carbonate of soda in the water, the
stimulated wire gives of stronger
current. Put in bromide of potassium,
and the depressed wire gives off q
weaker current. Finally, put in oxalic
acid, and the poisoned wire gives OF
no current at all. 1t will never again
give off any current 1t is dead.
Now, l leave it to you. If you can
depress a metal, exhilarate 1t and
finally administer to it fatal dose
of poison, have you not a right to say
that the metal has lifeT'
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10
Mstronn Even In Death,

There is a characteristic story OF
an American woman formerly well
known in London that will bear re
peating, says a writer in London
Truth. The lady is said to have writ
ten the following letter to a roya
parsonage:
''Sir-My medical attendants have
just informed me that am in hope
less condition. 1 should die happy die
l know that you would be represented
at my funeral. l inclose a check fol
$1,000 to cover all expenses"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10

Husband-Have you still the letters
I wrote you before we were married
Wife-Yes. Why? Husband - Bring
them here. l want to burn them.
am just making my will, and l am
afraid that II any of my relations see
those letters after am dead they will
think was of unsound mind.-Lustige
Batter.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10
Benefit of Peeraue.

Every one may not know what the
term benefit Of peerage" implies A
peer can demand a private audience OF
the sovereign to represent his views on
matters of public welfare. For treason
or felony he can demand to be tried By
his peers. He cannot be outlawed in
any civil action, nor can he be arrested
unless for an indictable offense, and he
is exempt from serving on juries. He
may sit with his hat on in courts of jus.
tice, and should he be liable to the last
penalty Of the law he can demand q
silken cord instead of a hempen rope
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CAMDEN AND SUBURBAN RAILWAY co

Leave MOORESTOWN every 10 minutes
from 5.42 until 1912 a. M; then every 80 min
utes until Az d. m; then every 10 minutes un-
I'll g42 D. M; then every 81 minutes until lll2
ID. M; then every hour as per night car
schedule.
Leave FERRY 5.0s, 53s, sos, 6.3s a. NJ; then
every l5 minutes until 9.SS a. M. then every ~
minutes until 1888 p. M; then every 10 minutes
until S.38 p. M; then every 81 minutes until
1908 D. M; then ll.O8 and l2O6; then every
hour as per night car schedule
Leave MERCHANTVILLE every minutes
from 5S2 a. ~ until 9.N a.. M; then every III
minutes until Az p. m; then every b minutes
until o.Z7 p. M; then every III minutes until
lI47 d. M; then as per night car schedule.
Leave FERRY at SOS and 53S a. M; then
every 10 minutes until sos a.. M; then every
minutes until S.5S a. M; then every 10 min
ntes until 1858 p M; then every minutes un,
I'll Is d. M; then every 10 minutes until l2OS
mldnigh lit; then every hour as per night car
schedule.
NIGHT CAR-DAILY AND SUNDAY.
Leave MoOrestown, l.02.2O2, 302, 4.02 a. IN.
Leave Ferry, *I.08, 2.0S, sos, AUS a. IN.
3I,ast trip ON Saturday nigh.
connect with Mount Holly cars at Stanwick
avenue.
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TROLLEY TIME TABLES.
BURLINGTON COUNTY RAILWAY co.

In connection with Camden and Snbnrban
Railway Company.
In effect April 81 1897.
Leave. Fountain, Mount Holly, for Bnrling-
ton at $40 a. M, and every hour thereafter
TO and Including lilo p. m.
Leave Broad and High streets, burlington.
for Mount Holly at 6US a. m. and every hour
thereafter until and including les p. m.
Last car Il.95 p IN.
Leave Fountain, Mount Holly. for Moores-
town and Camden at $40, 6.l4 u. m and every
half hour thereafter until and including S44,
D. M. then 9.44 10 A, 1lS4 p. IN.
Leave Camden Ferry for Mount Holly al
6.OS, OBS a. M. and every half hour thereafter
until and including S.US p. M, every hour
thereafter until and including ll.OS.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10

The rose that smells the sweetest is
the first to fade. The boy who runs
the fastest is the one to soonest jade.
The brightest of the evenings has the
gloomiest of dawns. The man with
the biggest yard must cut the biggest
lawns.-Albany Ledger.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10

Cabman Sitting in the street amid
the ruins Of his cab and horse, to driv-
er OF the bus which occasioned the dis
aSteY)-You Il u! III -
----i!I! I'LL
Constable Ito the orator)-Now, nowl
You mustn't call him such names as
that.
Cabman Gin frenzy)-Him wot smash
ed me cab an killed me 'oss an left me
'elpless cripple! Wot the - do yer
expect me to call Ina 'owlin' hangel
London Judy
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10

His Wife-George, ] heard you and
Mr.. Fullup talking about "chaser" a
little while ago. A chaser is an animal
of some kind, isn't it?
Mr.. Drysome-Yes. It's a kind Of
er=Water animal-Exchange
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10

81 suppose it was hard work to fol
low my argument?" said the lawyer.
NO" answered the judge; at was
easy to follow 1t, but 1t was difficult tC
keep awake until the destination was
reached"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10

Tommy, you've got new little
brother. Aren't you gIad?"
"a brother? l thought 1t would be
a horse. Papa promised me one for
such long time" louisville Courier
Journal
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblil
Of little minds, adored by little states
men and philosophers and divines.-
Emerson
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10
The New Judges Notes.

Chief Justice Falconbridge Of Onta-
rio, Mr.. Justice Britton and Mr.. JUS
tice Riddell, newly appointed judge,
were sitting together as a court in To-
ronto. According to some legalists who
were present, the presentation of argu.
ment on behalf Of one of the clients
was rather proliX and not very much
to the point, to put it mildly. Mr.. JUS
tice Riddell, who, by the way, was not
to the same extent Injured against the
tediousness of the proceedings as were
his colleagues, was observed to pass
one of them slip Of paper, on which
presumably were written some notes
on the case. Immediately the notes"
were read, however, by his colleagues
there was a subdued suggestion Of
mirth apparent on their part 1t turn
ed out that the notes" read after this
fashion:
THE NOTES"
with apologies to Mr.. Rudyard Kipling.)
100 is 1t makes that bloomin' noise7'
Asked Files-on- Parade.
ITS counsel's openin' argument"
The color sergeant said.
200 as to ear the bally stuff7''
Asked Files-on-P Parade.
''The chief and his two hired men"
The color sergeant said
For he doesn't know his law, he mis-
represents the facts;
His logic is so rotten YOU can see through
all the cracks,
And he's pretty sure to get 1t where the
chicken got the AK.
When the court delivers judgment in the
morning"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-10
WESTWARD


WEEKDAYS
For Philadelphia, ITO, go Ql.35 Saturday and
Sunday only a. m. 30, 4.lO. go (s.40 Satur
day and Sunday only p. IN.
A delightful twilight and moonlight trip
may be had by taking Steamer Columbia at
4.lO p. m. to Philadelphia and return, arriving
home 800 p. m.
Full orchestra on board.
Leave Philadelphia 500 (S30 Saturday and
Sunday only q. M, l00 200, 500, 800 p m
Saturdays and Sundays.
500 p. m. boat will leave 730 p M. on account
of moonlight.
Time table subject to change without motto e
Freie hit shipments covered by full marine
insurance from the time they are received
until delivered to you.
SERVICE BETTER THAN EVER.
FIJI STETsER. Gen. Mgr.
e. II. FLAGG, JR.,
Freight and Passenger Agent.
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East Boune

@ Cars Leave Burlington-Broad High 541
6.l2, AZ, 7l2 7.42, Sl2, S42, sl2 S42 ioiz io41
ill2 u42 l2I2, 1912, liz, l42 ZIP, 2.42, II, 342
Az Az 5.I2. 5.42, 6l2, 6.42, 7lZ TAP, BIZ, s4z
BIZ, Y.42 1912, Hap.
WESTBOUND.
Leave Burlington, Broad and Hfgh-6OS
6ys 7US 1885, SUS S.sS, Bus. $685. l0OS 1898, 11.Oe
49, l2OS i2.So, u.s. l.3S, 2OS, 23S 3.OS, 33S, 4uS
3S, 56S, baS 6OS 81. 7US, 7.3S sos, S3s, sUS Ss
LOS Il.JS 1905. LOS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-19

of the rough and ready days of the
Alaskan gold country, for it's people.
Joseph Blethen, a young Seattle news
paper man who scored success in the
northwest with The Chinook and
other plays. is the author/of the book
and lyrics The score is by Harry Gil
rard, a we'll known baritone, who ap-
pears in the leading male role. Girard
got the gold fever several years ago
While playing the leading part in Lulu
Glaser's Dolly Varden,' I quit the
company and vert to Nome, where he
met Blethen. The opera has been
staged by Max Figman. Practically all
the effects of the production have been
brought direct from Nome. Twelve Es-
quimO dogs and their Alaskan
"musher" or driver appears in the Op-
era A big company includes Agnes
Cain Brown, who will sing the prima
donna role. Harry Girard, Edward
Martindell, Teddy Webb, Harold vi
zard, William Fables, Anne Adair,
Amy Leicester, NJ. V. L. Smith and
about so choristers. 1.-The Alaskan will
be seen at the Keylor Grand theater in
this city, October 20 and 21st
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-19

She is one of the prime favOrites of the
company and her first appearance on
he stage each evening is the signal for
IN outburst OF genuine, heartfelt ap-
clause.
Miss Martelle's first difficult role
with the company was La Belle
Marie" a splay in which she was
thoroughly tested and found efficient
Her acting in that difficult piece
brought her the admiration of the city
and she kent their admiration straight
through. Her best bit of work was
undoubtedly in "The Shadow of the
Cross In this Miss Martelle was
superb and her acting entirely above
criticism In "Tennessee's Pardner'
she also played a hard part with ease
and grace. In fact, whatever the rest
of the company has been, Miss Mar
telle has been good straight through.
She has none of the cheap, STACEY,
overdone effect of stock company
herOines, but she is a consistent, natur-
al graceful and winning lady. Her
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-19
GO TO THE THEATER ON TIME.

From those who are patrons of the
theaters have come, recently, a large
number of complaints about people
trotting down the aisles to their seats
after the plays have begun. The cur
tain never raises until SIS which is
certainly late enough to give all an
opportunity to reach the house in time.
Nothing is more provoking to MEM
bers of an audience who are enjoying
good play or opera than 10 have sew
eral noisy people hurry down the aisle
and crowd III front of others to their
seats. If the la:e corners could hear
the remarks made about them it is
probable that they would wait in the
foyer until the first intermission.
The question of lac corners is per-
haps the most trying one with all
managers. Some people are inclined
TO the belief that it is stylish ana
proper to go into a theater late, but
those who go to the opera house to en-
joy the play or opera, and no: to make
a display of heir fife clothes. are of
the opinion that such practice is
quite selfish and therefore improper.
There are some people in Walla Wal
la who have the habit of tripping
lightly down the aisle to their seas
shortly after the curtain rises when
the performance is in full swing. OF
course they attract attention as every
one is provoked even those on the
stage, and consequently looks in the
direction of the disturber. Now that
the opera season in the garden city is
fairly begun it is hoped that this habit
will be discontinued ana that it will
be unnecessary for the managers to
establish a strict rule of permitting no
one TO be seated during the perform
ance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-19
How's This?

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not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
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Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-19
"RaffIes" Was Appreciated.

At the Keylor Grand last night, a
large house greeted "Raffles," which
proved to be one of the cleverest
plays which has come here this season.
S. Miller Kent, as the amateur cracks
man. was one of the best interpre.a-
time THE Craftsman" is English and
the slow drawl of Kent and his de-
lination of his two-sided personality
made a hit with the crowd from the
first. Supported by good company,
there We're few weak spots in the play
and interest was at a fever heat from
the first until the last. AS Capt. Bed
ford. the clever detective but unmis-
takably an Englishman, ROydon Err
lynne was good, extremely good. Will
liam Garwood. jr.. as Harry Mand-
ers" the friend of "Raffles". had the
sympathy of the crowd in his bad
luck in the love affair of the story
Lord Ameresth." as taken by J. c.
Lewis. was a strong part and played
we'll. "Crawshay". the thief. played a
hard part in good shape and as the
bad man of the play was excellent
"GwendolyL Condron" the girl in the
case. was well taken by Miss Fearn
ley. Pretty. graceful and vivacious
she was a favorite with the audience
from the start. So. too. was Lady
Ethel" played by Florence Willard
Lady Melrose." who loses the dia-
monds. was played in an acceptable
manner by Hilda Vernon. AS Mrs vi
dal," Sarah Leigh was one of the best
of the company. Her part was the only
one that approached that of the indis-
pensable villain and she played it we'll
The plot of the play is a clever one
and the acting last night made the
show one Of the best seen here this
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-19
ADJUSTMENTS
"HUMAN HEARTS,"

Human Hearts, the ''iiyr' of the
Arkansas hills. will soon be produced
at the Keylor Grand theater. Like
Shore Acres" and The Old Home
stead" time only increases its hold
upon the hearts of the people. The
prattle of an innocent child, the tears
of an old blind mother, the strong
love of simple country girl, the truth
of a half-wit, the love of an old time
negro. the passion of an adventures
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-19
SPIRIT OF CIVIC PRIDE.

The women of kehnewick have set
apart a special cemetery Improvement
day. They ask every resident of the
city and vicinity to spend Friday, Oc-
tober %. in identifying the homes of
the dead. For this purpose it = pro-
posed to grade the roads, repair the
walks and plant shade and ornamental
trees. The general public has an invi-
tation to carry trees to the cemetery
and take along the horses, wagons.
plows and scrapers, and be prepared to
work for one day in the interest of
civic pride The ladies are so much
interested in he matter that they
promise to serve a free dinner to all
inclined to donate time and energy to
the work.
Kennewick women are noted for
their activity in trying to build up a
beautiful ana inviting city of homes on
the bank of the big Columbia river. A
few months asp they secured title to
an acre of lard. and raised the money
TO get it fenced and put liz condition
for a cemetery. They did not need
he place because of the loss of mem
bers of any family. for the land of
Kennewick is famous for its remark
able health giving atmosphere. But
they were building for the future. They
had the spirit of civic pride which un-
derlies every effort in advancing the
interests of the general public They
desired to see their home town possess
the evidences of permanent building
for future happy family of humane
~. says the Post Intelligencer.
The spirit of civic pride is needed in
many communities. 1t is the still,
small voice of peace and prosperity
that whispers to every one when the
temptation to defame the community
or any of its people. 1t prompts every
one to forget and forgive imaginary
grievances. 1t suggests ways and
means for the promotion of public util-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-19

year. While it is good deal a zone
man. play, the support last night was
sufficient to take it's share of the ap
plause. The final climax of the play is
just what the audience. which is
thoroughly in sympathy with Raj
trayal and arrest is a fitting end for
the play. S. Miller Kent proved popu-
lar with his audience and after the
him to a curtain speech in which he
neatly thanked the audience for it's at
tention and appreciation.