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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14

For many years after the discovery
bf Mammoth cave the entire work OF
exploration was practically In the
hands of negro slaves, the property OF
the man who owned the cave. Some
times they would GENE to an obstacle
that barred the passage, such as a
great limestone rock or a yawnlng
crevasse across the way. Such obsta-
cles would often stop exploration In
that direction for. years. though beyond
the obstruction there were likely TO be
scores of beautiful chambers and many
miles of passageways. Thus it happen
ed that for years nothing was known
of that large part of the cave lying be-
yond the abyss named the Bottomless
Dit. This obstruction was known for
over twenty years before 1t was cross
ed. Then one day in 1897 the negro
cave explorer Stephen and some of his
fellows dragged to the place the trunk
of a small tree. and on this rather dan
gerous bridge stephen crawled across
the abyss. Then began the explora-
lions that revealed one of the most
wonderful and extensive parts Of
Mammoth cave The abyss was found
later TO be 100 feet deep.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
He Emptied His Pockets.

The Comte de Corbieres, minister OF
the interior to Louis XVIII. while
working in the kings cabinet one day
became absorbed in his work and SC
far forgot himself as to place bis
snuffbox on the kings desk after tax
ing snuff. The king observed this I'M
heard Of familiarity from the corner
of his eye, but said nothing. Present.
ly the minister whipped out his pocket
handkerchief and placed it beside the
snuffbox.
an. de Corbieres," remarked the
king at last, ''you appear to be empty
ing your pockets"
perhaps so, SIRE" was the calm re
spouse, "but that is much better thar
filing them"
The king smiled at the clever hit al
the corruption of some of the minis
ters predecessors. Corbieres was noted
for his scrupulous integrity.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14

The members of a primary class in
the young ladies' school were ambi-
tious to emulate the members of the
senior class. whom they regarded with
considerable envy on account of their
proficiency in the art of writing compo-
sitions Becoming eager for like priv.
ilege. the five little girls were told that
they might tell the world what they
knew about nails"
A half hour was allotted to the diff
cult task and all went to work. The
first four had nothing unusual or star
Ting upon their papers, but Sadie NJ,
aged seven, was characterized by con-
siderable ingenuity She took her place
with dignity and read without a ire
NOR. There are four kinds of nails
finger nails, door nails, toe nails and
tacks!" and resumed her seat bewitch-
ingly unconscious that she had caused
the smile
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
A Rash Conclusion.


'aThen ! am to understand that this
is your final answer, Miss StubblesT
my final answer"
Nothing can move your
Nothing"
@Then my life will be lonely one
and my fate harsh one, for my uncle
with whom l lived has just died and
left me-
'aThat fact somewhat alters the case
Henry. cannot be harsh to one who
has sustained such recent bereavement
If I could believe that you are sin
cere"-
ssStncere! oh, Miss Stubblesw
"You have certainly made an impress
sion on my heart. Give me time tc
think of it."
"How longT
after all, why think Of It? Henry
l am yoursw
"Oh, Genevievep
"Do not squeeze me SO hard, Henry
Your poor uncle! Was he long illr'
Three days."
'It is too bad. You say he left
your
eyes; he has left me-"
"How much2"
How much? / said he had left me
He had nothing else to leave. I an
alone in the world now, homeless, pen
niless, but with you by my side-why
she's faintedp'-London Mail.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
Neat Little Game.

After tea she brought over his pipe
and his slippers.
"John." she whispered tenderly, dc
you know my conscience has beer
hurting me and l have formed little
conscience fund"
Conscience fund.-" asked the biz
husband in surprise
Eyes, dear. You see, have beer
borrowing a few dollars out of YOU
vest pockets every night for week
and here is the entire sum-"
"Welli WE'LL You are an hones'
little woman"
"And, John~
"Well. my dearT
"Now-now that I have been so hon
est, would would you mind giving nj
the conscience fund to buy a pretty
hat | saw in a window today T'-Bos
ton Post
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
Makina "cinnamonn canaries.


cinnamon canaries are the best
known of a mere handful of instances
where it is possible to change the color
Of bird or animal by food. The trick
has long been known to fanciers, and
each claims to have his own secret for
working the miracle, but the process is
really simple and consists in abundant
ly sprinkling the birds food with red
pepper. 1t is a troublesome process,
for large number of birds either re-
fuse to eat or suffer from deranged
digestion Even of those who take the
diet not more than a third or a half
will show the color effects. The only
inducement to the fanciers to produce
this curious change is that once SO
altered these birds have an artificial
value. Dealers will tell you that in adj
dition to the red pepper ttsey give 9th
er red articles of food. such as tomato
skins, slices of beet and the skins Of
red apples or cranberries. But this is
merely an innocent fallacy, based on
the idea that the coloring matter of the
food is transferred bodily to the feath-
ers.-Collier's Weekly.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14

1t has been known for a long time
that an insect will not fly through a
net with meshes three or four times as
large as its body, whereas bird will
go through mesh of corresponding
size without hesitation. The insect can
not tell US why it stops and lights on
the net without trying to go through.
and its peculiar action puzzled observ-
ers until the scientists took the matter
up, as they do all things of that kind.
They say that the eye of the insect Is
made up of many facets, so that the
net looks to it like a continuous Opaque
surface, the meshes not being appar
ent. Therefore 1t stops or turns back
before it discovers that it might have
gone through the net without stopping
To the eye Of the bird, however, the
meshes are plainly visible, and it goes
through without hesitation.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
Same witty Titles.

The pupils of one of the high schools
of Philadelphia evinced great interest
in a competition for prize to be
awarded the pupil who should submit
the wittiest list of titles for twelve
sham books on a dummy shelf. The
following are some of the titles receiv-
ed in the competition:
"a New England Puss," by NJ. e. W.
Thoughts On My Bed Stead
"On Different Tacks," by Van Ham
mer
Lizzie Wouldn't" by John Wood
'The Fatal Blow" by John Knox.
Porter's TALES of Lost Baggage"
''Lost In the Wash" by the author
Of Bachelors Buttons
'tGrinding the Poor" by Mill.
"Owe No Man." by o. W. Holmes.
after the Ball." by the author OF
"Our National Came"
Morse on Our Old Houses"
''Woodchucks and Rabbits" by Bur
roughs.
az. E." by the author Of my Dou-
hIa1
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14


A young man stoe before the mirror
completing the finishing touches to q
toilet of which be felt justly proud
He was going to call upon the girls
widowed mother to ask for her daugh
ter's hand In marriage.
At last everything was complete ex'
cept his cravat Before him on the
dressing table spread the two cravats
between which his choice rested. one,
neat black with a narrow white stripe
which he had bought himself; the 9th
err a cravat which the girl had given
him for present. a tie such as only
women purchase.
"If wear the black and white one
I'll look my best" he unused ION the
other hand If | wear the one she gave
me I'll please her Immensely. but vii
look like fright"
Then be whistled. walked around the
room and carefully tied bis crayat-
The mother said. YES" although
there were tears in her eyes, and the
girl thought he was the handsomes'
and best dressed man in the world
Which cravat did he wearf
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
Needlas and pins.

The Lancet tells of peculiar case in
a London hospital. The patient a
healthy Scotch girl, aged twenty years,
was in the habit Of putting pins In her
mouth and sometimes had been known
to fall asleep without removing them.
She was admitted to the hospital, hav.
ing swallowed FIVE pins accidentally
while fixing clothes. and by the help
Of emetics she was relieved of them.
Returning home. she began regularly
to vomit pins and got rid of twenty
three in the course Of month. She
then began to produce needles, and In
a fortnight thirteen came out from the
following situations: The left nostril
the origin of the sternomastoid behind
the left ear and a spot on the front OF
the right forearm. At the same time
she continued vomiting pins until sew
enty-fve had appeared. The needles
were blackened and slightly eroded.
and two of them were threaded with
about three inches of thread.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
An Unconscious Meal.

Once John Muir, author and ranch
man, was dining with a friend. They
sat down, and Muir began to tell a
story. The waiter came around several
times. but the story was so good moth
ing was ordered Muir talked and talk
ed, and in between he would reach
over and break off piece Of bread
from a French loaf on the table. This
he did good many times. The story
reminded him of another, and SO he
talked and ate bread until finally, being
very hungry. his companion broke in
with:
well what shall order for you. Mr.,
Muir?"
"Order?" he repeated in his abstrac-
ton.
"Yes, order-tO eat"
He looked over at the last little re-
naming piece of bread on the plate
and said, as If waking from dream:
EAT? Why, I've had all | want.
That bread was bully "-Bookman.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
A BUDDING Einancisr.

Bobby's parents had forbidden him Il
accept presents of money from casua
visitors or strangers. The visitor to bis
home who was attracted by the boys
bright face and who wished to show
his approval by offering Bobby bis
stray pennies was politely but firmly
told any other kind of present would
allowed to take gifts of money. The
parents explained that they wished to
keep the innocent boy untainted by the
lust for money, which he would only
squander on harmful sweetmeats
However, In cases where Bobby had
rendered an actual service he was per
mitted to accept remuneration when
offered, as his parents reasoned that
the laborer is worthy of his hire.
A nice old lady who was friend of
the family noticed Bobby passing one
day and. calling him in, asked him to
run down to a nearby store for her.
Bobby executed his commission and
returned promptly. The old lady was
pleased.
THAT was very nicely done, Bobby,
and you are a bright lad" she said,
fumbling in her purse. Now. here is a
penny for you"
Bobby drew himself up with dignity.
'My price for doing that kind of an
errand." he said very distinctly, '.is
cents. New York Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
Noah and Genoa.

In his Rambling Recollections" 81
Henry Drummond Wolff tells the fol
lowing story of Bulwer Lytton:
"a lady one day remarked to the ia
nous novelist and politician how odd /
was that a dove derived from tn,
word colombe) should have been sen
to find the Old World and that Colum
bus (Colombe) should have found thu
new. Sir Edward replied:
"'Yes, and the one came from Noah
the other from Genoa"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
Could See Too Much.

A fine, robust soldier, after serving
his country faithfully for some time,
became greatly reduced in weight,
owing to exposure and scanty rationsI
until he was so weak he could hardly
stand. Consequently he got leave OF
absence to go home and recuperate-
He arrived at his home station looking
very badly. Just as he stepped off the
boat one of his old friends rushed ur
to him and said. We'll, well, Pat,
see you're back from the front"
Pat looked worried and replied. BE
CORA, knew was getting thin, bu'
nivver thought you could see tina
muchr'-London Tit-Bits.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
No Visible Signals.

sYessum." said Sandy Pixies as he
devoured the wedge of pumpkin pie, q
sternly object to the nefarious practice
Of clipping off de tails of dogs"
"Ah, ! am glad you are so tender
hearted, my poor man." sympathized
the good housewife.
swell, it amt exactly dat, mum; but
when a dog hasn't any tail can't tell
by de wags if he is in good humor or
not, and it makes me skeery about APP
preaching de house. Chicago News
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14

'Peope of great strength Of charac-
ter, who are guided by the head rather
than the heart have large thumbs, y
says Irving R. Bacon Whenever you
see a person with strikingly large,
well developed thumb, you may be al
most certain you have before you one
who is a natural born ruler eminently
practical and fond of whatever is use
full Wherefore also he Is fond Of his
tory. A large thumbed woman may
fall in love as deeply as her small
thumbed sister, but will not marry I'M
less she can see sufficient bread and
butter supply ahead. But she is more
apt to be a real helpmate when adyer-
sity comes. New York Journal.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
rha onIx nMerrvmakina.D

The school record kept by an old
time teacher Of mo. g. in New Eng
land village contains at least one item
which moved chance reader to smiles
1t is this:
special honor badges were given TO
Flora and Minetta Lovett for the best
attendance During the entire school
year they were not once absent to at
tend any picnic, reunion, excursion or
merrymaking. the only exception be-
ing the afternoon of May 10, when
their twin brothers were Ill from the
effect of something they had eaten and
not expected to live, although they
soon recovered"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
Tr,,e Enouoh.

Cassidy-Shure, how kin ye say y
save money? Iv'ry clint ye iver MAKE
We spend. Ye lay none of 1t by Ca
sey-That's how save If | laid ANN
of it by some wan would come alont
an borrow it. an that'd be tn ind o.
ft-Philadelphia Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
The RuIinu Passion.

'sWhy didn't your daughter go to Eu-
rope to study music Mrs. .Dibbs?"
We've got her ready to go three
times, and each time she decided she'd
rather stay at home and show her
Clothes"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
MANY women Praise tbls Remedy.
INJECTION AND cONTAGl0N
HOUsEHOLDERs CAUTIONED.
Disfnfeef freelv tins Sprinr.

OAslhAecC 1reoIy tntb spring.
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 9
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 mixture of one % part
Platt's Chlorides and ten (10) 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 a 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 liquid
which instantly destroys foul odors and
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.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14

May-She says she can trace her an
cestry on her mothers side back to the
conquest of England. Fay-That's cor
rect. Her maternal grandmother was
married in leap year to man named
England. = Catholic Standard and
Times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
The o+ber Side.

Mrs. Neighbor-It's too bad of you,
Mildred, to worry your mamma SO!
Little Mildred Well. you don't know
f. mamma. She worries me more than
worry herl
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
Effective.

"Have you got something that vii
remove superduous hair?"
"You bet ! havep'
what do you call it?"
any -law."-Houston Post.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
Executing a Death Sentences.

Executing q Death Sentences.
Prince Urussov writes in his "Me-
moirs of a Russian Governor" of an
acquaintance, one Won Rohren, a very
kindly man, who liked to tell some
times of his presence of mind and his
police ability as demonstrated on one
occasion at his former post He was
once called upon to be present at the
execution of a Jewish criminal. The
condemned man hung the required
number of minutes and was taken
down from the gallows, when the ply
stefan. was supposed to confirm his
death. But it appeared that they had
forgotten to cut off the Jews long.
thick beard, thanks to which, although
the moose had deprived the man of
consciousness. it had not killed him.
Imagine yourself In my position"
said Rohren. "rhe doctor told me the
Jew would come back to life In Eve
minutes. What was to do? To hang
him a second time l held to be impos-
sible and yet | had to execute the
death sentence" But what did you
do. then?" | asked and received the
memorable answer, Il had him buried
quickly before he regained conscious
nnse"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS

qForty million bottles of August Flower
sold in the United States alone since its
introduction And the demand fer 1t Is
still growing. Isn't that a fne showing
of SUGGEST Don't it prove that August
Flower has had unfailing success In the
cure of indigestion and dyspepsia-the
worst enemies of health and happinessf
QDoes it not afford the best evidence that
August Flower is sure specific for all
stomach and intestinal disorders THAT it
Is the best of all liver regulatorse
QAugust Flower has matchless record
of over IS years in curing the ailing mil
lions Of these distressing complaints.
QTwo sizes, asc and Use. Al druggists
FOB eALR BY
ALIENS PHARMACY
PRIcKITT 8 PBAk ACY
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
BeaufIfy yoxr Home >.
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and
The Pictures Framed
There is enough good reading matter to
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Ask your newsdea1er for the current
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address
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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14

The soothing spray of Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm, used imam atomizer, is an I'm.
speakable relief to sufferers from Catarrh.
Some Of them describe it as Godsend,
and no wonder. The thick, foul discharge
is dislodged and the patient breathes
freely, perhaps for the first time in weeks.
Liquid Cream Balm contains all the heal
ing, purifying elements of the solid form,
and it never fails to satisfy. Sold by all
druggists for roc, including spraying
tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, So Warren
Street, New York.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14

Beware of inquisitive people An ex-
cessive curiosity to know all is general
Iy accompanied by as great desire to
tell 1t again.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
CATAR Ri
EIy's Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
SO cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atomizers rs cts.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New York.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-04-14

Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease, q Powder.
1t makes walking easy. Cures Corns, Bun
ions, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen and Sweating
feet. At ali druggists and shoe stores, Csc.
Don't accept any substitute. Sample Free.
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy. N. Y.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-06-06
WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO
Their Unceasing Work Keeps Us
Str0n& and Healthy.

All the blood 10 the body passes
through the kidneys once every three
minutes. The kidneys filter the blood.
They work night land day. When
healthy they remove about 500 grains
Of impure matter daily, when un.
healthy some part Of this impure mat.
ter Is left In the blood. This brings
on many diseases and symptoms-pain
In the back, headache, nervousness,
hot. dry skin, rheumatism, govt,
gravel, disorders Of the eyesight aud
hearing, dizziness, irregular heart, de-.
bility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits In
the urine, etc. But II you keep the
filters right you will have no trou BILE
with your kidneys.
T. b. Davis, living at - S. Sixth
West St., Logan, Utah, says: sat
times / suffered severely from pains In
my back and a lameness across my
loins so severe that could not get up
from chair. A dull aching In my
back kept me in constant misery and
discomfort and l found it very diff
cult to attend to my duties at the
store, l was annoyed greatly by the
irregular action OF my kidneys and
feeling OF languor chung TO me persist.
emily. Hearing of the merits of Doan's
Kidney pills, procured a box at The
Ritter Bros. Drug Coand was SURPRISED
at the gratifying results l received.
They banished the trouble and when.
ever feel recurrence of the trouble,
l appeal to their use and am never
disappointed 10 Them
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the -Doan's-and
take no other,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-06-06

In the district court OF the First Judicial
District OF the State OF Utah. In and for the
County OF Cache.
Joseph Reed. Plaintiff
VS., LSTIMNfONS
sarah Jane Reed. Defendant.
The State Of Utah to the said defendant:
You are hereby summoned 70 appear with
In twenty days after the service Of this sum-
mons upon you. II served within the county
In which this sction Is brought. otherwise.
within thirty days after service and defend
the above entitled action; and in case OF your
failure so To do. Judgment will be rendered
against you according to the dem and OF the
complaint. which has been fled with the CLERK
OF said court This action Is brought to re-
cover Judgment dissolving the marriage
contract heretofore existing between you and
plaintiff.
NEBEKER HART & NEBExER.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Post Office address. Suite 4. 5 and 0, com
mercial Block. Logan. Utah.