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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-06
FOR sALE-Registered Scotch collie
pups. Enquire 404 Tenth street.

FOR SALE-Stock of general mer-
chandise in one of the best loca-
lions in western North Dakota. In
voice about $4,000; should be in
creased. Geo. M. Register.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02
HOUsEHOLDERs CAUTIONED.
nfsxufac+ 4raalv Tins QurinR.


Infectious and contagious diseases are
prevalent. The use of a reliable disin-
fectant protects the household. The last
thing at night pour into the traps OF the
closets, wash basins, sinks, ETC., Just q
little Platt's Chlorides. Dusty or damp
corners and cracks-nooks behind plumb
ing and all spots that can't be reached by
the scrubbing brush, should be freely
sprinkled with a mixture of one % part
Platt's Chlorides and ten (1O) parts Of
water This dilution costs less than
cents quart Do not neglect liberal
sprinkling of the cellar. To remove OBJ
jectionable odors where sprinkling is in
advisable, keep cloth or sponge mois
tened with the dilution mentioned. A
little extra care just now may prevent
much sickness and expense. Platt's
Chlorides is an odorless, colorless hqulc
which instantly destroys foul odors anc
disease breeding matter. 1t Is sold by
druggists everywhere in full quart bottles
and is prepared only by Henry B. Platt.
A brochure entitled Health Economy,
mailed free on writing to AZ Cliff street
New York.
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committee until the next election, to
succeed Frank W. Smith, deceased. By
virtue of the Office Mr.. Hodson will also
be a member of the Board of Health
Antoine Beckenbach was elected township
treasurer, to succeed Mr.. Smith.
George N. Winner has sold the property
of Frank Kollmer on Elm avenue, to
Jacob Schumat.
The first annual banquet of the Palmyra
High School Alumni Association was held
in Y. M. G. A. hall on Thursday night
There were 81 members present. The
President, Everett s. Wigs, was toast
master, and spoke on the Alumni Judge
]. G. Horner made speech. Miss Bessie
Wood spoke on School Life. Misses May
Davies and Helen Sawyer gave piano
duet. Miss Gissa Gilbert spoke on the
High School; Miss Helen Evaul gave
reading; Prof. A. s. Griffith spoke on
Education; Miss Gilbert gave avocal solo;
H. Lean Joyce spoke on Athletics In the
High School; F. s. Day, DIR. L. L. Sharp,
W. A. Donaghy, Elias Morgan and Il. 2.
Hurff, members of the Board of Educations
also spoke. The whole affair was
a great success,
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02
HIS WEAK SPOT.
The Thought That Made the Nerv
Man Lose His Composure.

The Thought That Made the Merry
Man Lose His ComPosure.'
"Speaking of nerve" said Massa-
chusetts congressman, there generally
is a weak spot In the most colossal va
riety, If it only can be found. In this
connection remember my grandfather
used to tell a good story
"Some forty or fifty years ago long
shoreman's eating place in Boston was
the resort also of truckmen and other
teamsters whose business brought them
out early in the morning
Zone gray November morning about
8 O'Clock a stranger entered this place
and took his seat among the habitues.
He ordered a substantial breakfast and
ate 1t SLOWLY and with evident enjoy
ment. Then he took his hat down from
the peg on the wall and started to go.
AS he got abreast of the cashier 8
desk. behind which stood the proprie-
tor, he slowed up.
"Much 'bliged.' he said genially.
SO longp
1.-THE proprietor had good many
rough customers to deal with, and his
pistol was handy. In second 1t was
out and the man covered. Then he de-
manded the price of the breakfast.
1.-THE man, apparently unmoved, look
ed at the shooting iron with curiosity.
1t was a queer, clumsy affair of ancient
date, and it was evident that he had
never seen its like before. Suddenly
his expression of curiosity changed to
one of apprehension, even terror, and
he drew back a step.
"Ts-that-a stomach pumpY he fal-
tered
"'rhis story has happy ending" the
congressman concluded. "The man
kept his breakfastw Boston Post.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02
THE BLUE JAY.
Why Should He Be Selected as Sand
n>.,ar e. Ca&ap7

Why Should He Be Selected as Sane
Bearer to Satan?
1t is said and believed by many thai
all the blue jays disappear every Fri
day, and not one can be seen until the
next day, and this disappearance Is ac
counted for by the statement that the
birds are under a compact with Satan
and that they devote each Friday to
delivering him a supply of sand to
heat his caldron at the point of tor
ture
But why should the blue jay be select
ed as sand bearer to Satan when there
are so many birds Of stronger and
feeter wing? There are many super
stitions that have a reasoning basis
but this particular one has nothing
whatever to go on.
The origin of 1t lies in the fact thai
the blue jay is a most particular home
builder. He knows how to build his
house, and he takes great pride In it
He doesn't hang his nest to limb mol
glue it to tree.
Instead he selects substantial fork
or crotch of a limb. lays down a few
twigs of goodly size and strength, and
on these he superimposes a strong
foundation of clay, with layers of pa
pers between, and when his nest is fin.
ished 1t is as substantial In proportion
as one of our modern steel structures.
Thus fitted and finished, 1t is admi
rably adapted to the rearing of g
strong and healthy brood, and the blue
jay goes about his business with the
earnest energy that characterizes all
his movements.
He raises his young and leads them
about from tree to tree and from bush
to bush until they have tried and
found their wings, and then, his re-
sponsibilities being over, he proceeds
with his career of gayety, veritable
practitioner of rough fun and stage
humor-Uncle Remus' Magazine.
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NoT1oE OF Competitive ExAM1N.


For Free Scholarships in Rutgers College
New Brunswick N. j.
The nineteenth competitive examination
for Free Scholarships in the New Jersey State
College for the benefit of Agriculture and the
Mechanic Arts under the act of March 3lst
1880, as amended by Chapter 80 of the Laws of
1905, will be held at the County Court House,
Moupt Holly, N. j., on Saturday, June 9Th,
1908, beginning promptly at 8 A. M, and con-
tinufng until 5 p. M
In 1908, the number of points required for
admission viii be 1919.
on June 9th, candidates will be examined in
AAIigeora, counting as 2points,
Plain Geometry, point,
Solid Geometry, u point,
English A and b, +" 8 points,
United States History point,
Chemistry and Physics,
or both A" points,
In view of the present limited time allow
ance of one day, the County Superintendent
may hold an adjourned session in the County
Court House on the morning of June 18th, be-
tween and O'Clock, or competitors may, if
they prefer to- take the remaining requisite
examinations to secure total of l2n points
at the College, either on Saturday June 18th,
or on Tuesday, September 22nd, as may better
suit the individual convenience or the candi-
dates
On June 18th. candidates will be examined
in German, French, or Latin, two years OF
either, counting as points.
Optional Subjects, from the following list to
make l2H points.
Gay Ardent History, counting as point.
W MeQlaeVa1 HISTORY ana
Modern History, g / point,
(c) English History, l point,
(d) Additional German,
French, or Latin,
providing a total of no more
than three points will be
allowed in any one language
nor total of more than four
points in foreign languages,
each additional year, point
ANY correspondence relative to the eXa m
nation may be addressed to the Registrar
Mr.. Irving s. Epson, New Brunswick, N. j.
HERMAN A. STEES,
Beverly, N. j., County Superintendent
May 5. 1908
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Theatres.

This week will surely mark one of thu
important events in the career of tn,
Orpheum Company-an event that shoulC
prove of great interest to all play-goerl
and students of the drama.
Shakespeare's beautiful, but tragic
love story, Romeo and Juliet" will b.
given In the most sumptuous style, by the
stock company at the Chestnut stree
theatre. Philadelphia.
Students of the Bard of Avon may differ
from us when we say that Romeo anG
Juliet" is the greatest tragedy, yes, his
noblest work, but we believe that &
popular vote would give Romeo anG
Juliet" first place among Shakespeare
PLAYS by an overwhelming majority.
Romeo and Juliet What feelings are
not aroused at the mere mention of these
two sentiments steal over us when We
think of these lovers How our hearts
beat with sympathy at the Thought OF
their misfortune, and our souls thrill with
pleasure at their heavenly joys. Young
and old, youth and maiden, all-all who
understand-must love their love, must
feel their bliss and sorrow, must share
their grief.
For centuries millions have gone into
raptures over the play-you surely will
not miss this splendid opportunity of see
ing 1t in its brightest colors and prettiest
dress. The Orpheum Company promises
to outshine itself in the presentation of
this master work.
In the Orpheum's production Miss
Mabel Brownell will play the part of
Juliet and Charles Balsar will be her
Romeo. William Ingersoll will play
Mercutio and Walter D. Greene will be
seen as Tybalt. The play will be mounted
In picturesque garb under the able su-
pervision of Stage Director Harry McRae
Webster.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02

ANOTHER move was made In the case OF
the State Mutual Building Association. of
Camden, last week, when Vice Chancellor
Leaning appointed three receivers for
the concern that has been so severely crit
icised for long time. The appointees
are Senator Samuel K. Robbins, of this
county; Thomas E. French and George j.
Bergen, of Camden. The last named has al
ready had much to do with stirring up in
vestigation of the affairs Of the State Mu-
tual. and will be able to give great aid In
unraveling the entanglements that now
hang over the association. The business
ability and high integrity of his asso'
ciates give promise that all transactions
will be given the publicity they are enti'
tied to. There have been rumors about
the way In which the affairs of this con-
Germ have been conducted, but many OF
them have been unfounded, although
there is belief that there is some fire be-
hind the smoke that has been rolling up.
There are many people In this county
who put their money into this association
because Of the confidence In the men who
were at its head, and cash was collected
from the shareholders long after it should
have been refused. The statement Is
made that the idea of settling the bust.
ness by trustees rather than by receiver
originated with majority of the stock
holders who felt, and still feel. that such
a method was preferable. The courts,
however, hold differently, and there is a
prospect that all transactions will be made
public and If there is guilt attached to
any one. justice will be administered re-
gardless of political or personal influence.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02
FAIRIES OF CORNWALL.
euperstitions That Still Live In This
Corner of England.

Corner of England.
Cornwall. that corner of Britain that
has resisted modernism, made strong
appeal to the imagination of Katherine
Lee Bates, and she writes of 1t in her
"From Gretna Green to Lands End.
In Cornwall. as in Ireland, the fairy
is still in possession and folk lore is
almost a religion. 1.-The small people
have been gay and kindly neighbors,
sometimes whisking away a neglected
baby and returning the little mortal
all pink and clean, wrapped In leaves
and blossoms, as sweet as nut
These are the spirits of Druids or of
other early Cornwall folk who, as
heather. may not go to heaven, but are
too innocent for hell. So they are suf-
fered to live on in their old happy
haunts, but ever dwindIing and dwin-
ding. till it is to be feared that by and
by, what with all the children grow
| ing stupid over school books and all
| the poets writing realistic novels, the
small people will twinkle out of sight.
"The spriggans, lurking about the
cairns and cromlechs, where they keep
guard over buried treasure, could bet
| ter be spared. They are such thievish
and mischievous trolls, with such ex-
traordinary strength in their ugly bits
of bodies, it is more likely they are
the diminished ghosts of the old giants
The plskies are nearly as bad, as any
bewildered traveller who has been PTS
ky led into a bog could testify. The
only sure protection against theiI
tricks is to wear your garments inside
out
MANY a Cornish farmer has found
fine young horse all sweated and
spent In the morning. his name knotteo
into fairy stirrups, showing plainly
how some score of the piskies had beer
riding him overnight. And many 8
Cornish miner, deep down in the earth
has felt his hair rise on his head as he
heard the tap. tap, tap Of the knock
ers, souls of long imprisoned Jews
sent here by Roman emperors to WORE
| the tin mines of Cornwall"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02

AFTRB looking over the arguments
advanced by the Atlantic City people why
the railroad fares should not be increased
between that city and Camden, President
McCrea. Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, says that the old fares did not
raise sufficient sum to pay the interest
on nearly $4,000, 900 of capital invested
in the roads leading to that seashore
resort. Wages and material have greatly
increased, the taxes levied by Atlantic
City on the railroad property have jumped
from $75,207 in 1895 to $245, sol in 1907,
not including $3.50. 900 lie We'd on the rail-
road company for repairing one of the
avenues, with further levy of $1,000
annually for ten years to keep the avenue
In good shape, and an expenditure of
nearly $500. 200 which it cost to regrade
Atlantic avenue and relay the tracks on it.
Mr.. McCrea called attention to the fact
that the present fares to Atlantic City are
lower than on any road entering Philadel-
phia. and he took another shot at the
hotel keepers by referring to the manner
in which the latter raise their rates for
board whenever the conditions of the
season seem to warrant it. So far as the
Pennsylvania Company is concerned the
argument seems to be in its favor, but
how about the Readingi Why should
that company increase its fares 1t has
not yet claimed or shown that 1t is not
making legal and fair interest on its
investment. Is there any reason that it
should jump fares simply because the
Pennsylvania doesf On the contrary. one
would suppose that 1t would be good
chance for the Reading to keep its rates
down and get-the custom. The argument
advanced by President McCrea about
being unable to meet interest ON the
money invested In the Atlantic City line
may be all right, but If the Pennsylvania
owns controlling interest in the Reading
does it not make enough in that direction
to equalize the loss on the other slider
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02
PALMYRA.

There will not be public school COM
mencement this year, owing to the High
School course being changed from three
to four years.
There will be a meeting under the
auspices of the local option league in the
Methodist church Thursday evening j.
F. Burke, the State Superintendent, and
others will be present.
There will be public exhibition next
Saturday, from $50 to 6 p. M. at the
public school, of the work done the past
year by the Primary and Grammar grades
Everyone interested is invited.i
J. Edwin Baker has given builder S. L.
Sherman the contract for the erection of a
bungalo, on Highland avenue.
At an adjourned meeting of the town.
ship committee on Tuesday night, Albert
d. Hodson was elected . member of the
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02
Pounds and Weights.

Here is a question that will tax the
arithmetical powers of youth. Sup
pose that for some reason Or another
a shopkeeper who sold goods by
pounds and half pounds, but never in
quantities exceeding twenty pounds at
a time, was told that he must transact
all this business with four weights
only, what must these four weights
be? The answer is half pound, one and
a half pound, four and half pound
and thirteen and a half pound. With
these it will be readily seen that any
weight from half a pound to twenty
pounds may be determined in pounds
and half pounds.-Gateway Magazine.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02
Chinese Torture.

The ingenuity of the Chinese in de-
vising punishment for offenders sur
passes that of the most cruel people OF
the middle ages. Some time ago boy
was kidnapped from village about
thirty miles from Chinkiang and
brought to that city to be sold. The
kidnapers were arrested and returned
to the village where the people dug a
hole in the ground. like a grave, about
three feet deep, covered the bottom
and sides with unslaked lime, placed
the offender, with his hands and feet
tied, upon the lime and covered his
body with the same material. Then
they filed the hole full of water, and
as the lime Stacked he was roasted
alive and his body consumed.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-06-02
Meals and Brains.

We give too much thought to ouI
meals, for instance. They need con
irving, and it is pleasant to have them
set temptingly upon a table on which
fresh flowers are arranged and to eat
them in a room wherein there is not a
speck of dust. but it is not right that
our bodies should be fed at the expense
of our souls or that the dust should be
taken from every ledge in our house
and left to gather thickly in our brains
Reader Magazine.
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The Good Old DAYS.

The richest man In King Charles
IFS England could not get so good
dinner as tens of thousands will sit
down to today. Cattle were of Ear
poorer breed, vegetables were few and
bad and the commonest conveniences
Of the table were unknown. Fish
knives, for instance, are hardly con,
Bidered an extravagant luxury, but Mr.
Gladstone could remember when they
were not to be found on any table,
London Telegraph.
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BIRDS AS They SLEEP.
quail Form Dense Circle With Al
Heads FACING Out.


Heads Facing Out.
The nightcap preparations Of the
chubby little quail are very interesting
Each evening the coyey forms in new
place, and this selection of the spot
entails serious efforts. Bobwhite new
er quite loses remembrance of the
many dangers which make his life in q
wild state one great fear. A white
throated male with soft clucks calls
together a dozen of his comrades, and
for a few minutes they all huddle to
gether, but soon from the farther end
of the aviary a clear "Whew-bobwhite!
rings out, and off scurry the whole
band, this time perhaps to settle for
the night in the new place-a dense
circle of little forms, heads all facing
out, just as In their native stubble they
rest facing in every direction, so that
at the first hint of danger from any
point of the compass the covey may
explode and go booming off in safety.
Poor little fellows, their wild life is
strenuous indeed! Well for their race
that every nest holds from ten to eight
cen eggs instead of three or fourl
The woodpeckers sleep resting upon
their tails, even the fiickers invariably
following this custom, although during
the day the fickers spend much OF
their time perching in passerine man
ner, crosswise upon a twig. Small
birds, such as thrushes and warblers,
sleep usually upon some small twig,
with heads tucked behind wings in
orthodox bird fashion, but they occa-
sionally vary this in remarkable way
by clinging all night to the vertical
wires of their cages, sleeping apparent
" as soundly in this as in the usual
position of rest. A bluebird In small
cage slept thus about one or two nights
out of each week Any explanation OF
this voluntary and widespread habit
among perching birds would be difficult
to suggest.
The little hanging parrakeets derive
their name from their custom of sleep
ing always in a reversed position, and
when distributed over their roostins
tree they resemble some strange, pend
ant, green fruit rather than sleeping
birds.-Outing Magazine.
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Price rs cents
kHRGS
Both Phones

GRADUATED SUGAR, So
Sweeten your strawberries with
xxx powdered lozenge Sugar
it isn't gritty like granulated, SC
per pound.
CHEES E.-New, mild and
rich, I6c.
Old Dutch CLEANSER makes
easy scrubbing and cleaning of all
kinds, 1oc can.
ICE CREAM SALT, for freez-
ing ice cream quick, 1oc sack.
QUAKER CORN MEAL in
alright packages, which keeps
the bugs out, Ioc package.
FORCE.-The ready to eat
breakfast food, packages for 25c.
E. c. CORN FLAKES.-The
breakfast food that's found in every
home, Ioc.
PEANUT BUTTER in tin
cans, which keeps it sweet long
time, sc, Ioc and zoe cans.
l. v. WASHING TABLETS,
makes washing easy, SC cake.
Vulcan Oil STOVE POLISH.
Little work and fine polish, SC
a can.
CORN STARCH.-Cream or
Kingsford's, both are best quality,
Ioc for either.
MEATS.-Ours are the best,
we buy no old or poor, lean stock.
Phil. Karg. s ,SS 4 4 King as;S st.
MOUNT HOLLY
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Quality
OF GOODS
Satisfaction
OE CUSTOMERS
OF CUSTOMERS

are the corner stones we placed IN
the foundation OF this store when
we opened it seven years ago, and
it has proven a good rule to go by.
We have no room for inferior and
worthless goods, for they will not
give satisfaction to you or reflect
any credit on us.
TOMATO PRESERVES
Sounds good don't it? 1t is good,
homemade and fine, Ioc glass.
SALAD DRESSING
Campbell's, Durkee's, and several
other makes, from Ioc to 25c.
TOMATO CHUTNEY
A pint jar of this delicious prepa-
ration for Ioc.
INDIA RELISH
A sharp appetizing table condi-
ment, Ioc pint.
PINE APPLE CHUNKS
Put up on the plantation where
they are grown, allowed to ripen
and get just right before they are
canned. You get all the flavor
and taste, I5c can.
FRESH MEATS
Meats to be satisfactory, at this
season of the year. more than any
other article Of food MUST be
fresh and sweet. You will always
get that kind at our market.
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A DM1NIsTRATRIx's NOTICE.

ESTATE OF GEORGE A. HAINES.
Notice is hereby given that order has
been made by the Surrogate of the County of
Burlington, bearing date on the first day
April, A. ID. 1908, upon the application of Rena
NJ. Haines, the subscriber, requiring the credi-
tors of George A. Haines, deceased, to bring
in their claims against the estate OF said de-
cedent, under oath or affirmation, on or be-
fore the first day of January, A. ID. 1909 or
they will be debarred of any action therefor
against the said Administrative.
RENA NJ. HAlNES,
April l, 1905 Administrative