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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
FREAK PAINTINGS.
A Tiny Work Of Art and Rosa's frame
formed Harpsichord.

Specially prepared canvases and gid
ed frames are not essential to the
making of great paintings. This has
been demonstrated by the artists who
have painted masterpieces on scraps
Of board, shells, grains of corn and
the walls of rooms and prison cells.
Some Of the most valued art objects
belong to the freak class.
The smallest painting in the world
Of distinctive merit was executed on
the smooth side Of grain of corn by
a Flemish artist. On this limited sur
face the artist painted in perfect de-
tail a mill, a miller with sack OF
grain on his back, horse and cart and
a group of several peasants standing
in road.
The largest picture ever painted Is
said to be a panorama of the Missls-
sippi river, executed by John Banvard,
an artist who died in WatertOwn, ).
D., in 1891. The gigantic canvas was
twenty-five feet high and nearly two
miles long. 1t gave a detailed repre-
sentation Of 1000 miles Of the Father
of Waters.
The largest Of the old masters can
vases is Murillo's Appearance OF the
Christ Child to st. Anthony OF Pa
dua.s The picture Is ten feet wide and
eighteen feet high.
II is related that a friend called on
Salvador Rosa in Florence one day and
| found him playing on an old harp-
sichord. The caller asked the artist
why he kept such worthless instru-
ment.
"Why, 1t is not worth scudoP' the
friend said.
81 win wager" replied Rosa, "that
it shall be worth a thousand before
you see it again."
A bet was made. Rosa Immediately
painted landscape on the lid that not
only sold for 1000 scudi, but was ac-
counted a work of great merit.
The celebrated st. Johns Wood
CLIQUE of artists in London executed a
series of large frescoes In oil on the
walls of the studio Of ]. E. Hodgson,
one of the members. The paintings
were begun in the winter OF 1S64-5
Shakespearean subjects were chosen
and the figures were little under life
size.
When Hodgson moved from his stu
do an unappreciative tenant covered
the walls of the room with brown wal
paper, completely hiding the paintings.
The frescoes were rediscovered by ac-
cident forty years afterward and re-
stored.-Kansas City Star.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
Rouncino aetsev.

There is an old fashioned flower call
ed Bouncing Betsey," which every one
should love for one trait We have no
ticed that 1t grows on all neglected
graves, as If trying to cover up the
fact that some one who once lived is
forgotten. 1t may also be found in
corners Of old fashioned gardens,
where It grows and blooms and pro-
tests against being pushed out en-
tirely. There are some dear old fash
toned people who suggest bouncing
Betsey."-Atchison Globe.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

Put to the test of the thermometer,
it appears that the normal tempera-
ture of the body is almost invariable
regardless Of latitude or season. Put
ting the bulb of the thermometer un-
der the tongue of an Eskimo at the
frozen north or of man under the
blazing sun Of the tropics, we find that
in each case, the body being in a state
Of health, the temperature is about the
same, the difference not amounting to
a degree. We may say absolutely that
the average normal temperature of
human being is about $50 degrees
B., just as we may say that at sea
level water boils at 212 degrees F.
New York American.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
Mutton Birds.

During six weeks every autumn the
400 inhabitants of the Australian Fur
neaux islands make enough money to
support themselves in idleness the rest
of the year. They do this by catching
the very fat young mutton BIRDS
which are Matched there in such mum
bers that the 1ocks when they mi
crate extend for miles. They furnish
food and OIL which is used for lubri-
eating purposes and also as a substi-
tute for cod liver OIL
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
partners In Debts.

my tooth is just killing me-" she
complained.
"Why don't you go to the dentist
about it?' asked he.
Because" said she. II owe him
money"
"You and 1 seem to be In hard luck, .
said he. NOW, look at me. Every
time go out IN my automobile ii
breaks down right in front of some
store where l owe lot of money!
New York Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
Honeyed Words.

'How are you getting along at
home? The last time called your
wife was giving you the dickens"
"Quite true. 1 had been bad boy.
But she relaxed. Last night she came
very near calling me honey"
'You don't mean it, How was that?''
"She called me old beeswax. New
York Press
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The U. s. Government in les '.Pure

The u. s. Government in It's pure
Food Law" does not endorse" or ''guaran-
tee ANY preparation, as some manufacturers
In their advertisements would make it ap-
pear. In the case of medicines the law pro-
vides that certain drugs shall be mentioned
on the labels, if they are ingredients of the
preparation. Ely's Cream Balm. the we'll
known family remedy for cold in the head.
hay fever and nasal catarlh, doesn't contain
single injurious drug, so the makers have
simply to print the fact that it complies
fully with all the requirements of the law.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

Herr Hager, rich and influential
banker, frequently had watches picked
from his pocket. At first he had re
course to all kinds Of safety chains;
then one morning he took no precau-
ton whatever and quietly allowed
himself to be robbed. At night, on
returning from his business, he took
up the evening paper; he uttered an
exclamation of delight A watch had
exploded in a mans hands. The vic
TINS hands were shattered and the
left eye destroyed. The crafty bank
er had filed the watch case with dy-
Mantle, which exploded in the opera
ton Of winding.-London Telegraph.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
The DEVILS knelI.

Among the famous bells Of Dews-
bury, Yorkshire, England, is one
known as "Black Tom of Soothill, .
which was presented to the church in
expiration of a murder "Black Tom
Is always rung on Christmas eve. Its
solemn tolling as it strikes the first
tap at exactly midnight is known all
over Yorkshire as the devils knell,'
It being the notion that when Christ
was born the devil died. = London
standard.
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QUEER DEFINITIONS.
An Early Eighteenth Century inter
nreter of Hard Words


Bailey's Universal chronological Die
tionary. with the subtitle, An Inter
prefer Of Hard Words was first pub
lished in London in 1921. Most of its
definitions are eccentric, and some Of
them incredibly So Here are speci-
mems plucked at random:
Mana creature endowed with rea-
son.
Thunder-A noise known by persons
not deaf.
Lightning-A meteor.
A Rainbow-A meteor of divers col
ors.
Weapon Salve-A sort of ointment
which Is said to cure wound by be-
ing applied to the sword or other weap-
on that made the wound.
Balloon-A football; also great ball
with which noblemen and princes use
to play.
Cow-A beast well known.
Milk-A food well known.
Peacock fine bird.
Elephant-The biggest, strongest and
most intelligent of all four footed
/ beasts.
Medlar.-A fruit which is grateful to
the stomach. but is not ripe till it be
rotten.
Snow-A meteor well known In north
erly and southerly climates, especially
beyond the tropics.
Mouth-Part Of the body of living
creature.
Eye-An instrument of death.
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The Other Course.

Solicitor-And l am sure you will
find, madam, that this is the best
course to adopt in the event Of your
friendly letter failing to produce the
effect we desire Client-Yes, | see
Mr.. Jones. If l cannot get what
want by fair means, l must put the
matter unreservedly into your hands
Punch.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
The Storm Nose at Sea.

The picturesque name of storm nose
(Gewitternase) is given in Germany to
the wave of high barometric pressure
which often precedes storm or a
heavy squall The barometer rises sud
denly and then falls more gradually.
1t Is believed that this phenomenon is
responsible for sudden changes In the
level of the sea. Observations on the
seas surrounding Denmark have led to
the conclusion that the change Of level
thus produced sometimes amounts to
no less than three feet.-Y Youths Com
narfOn
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
Didn't Anrsa With Him.

you should never take anything
that doesn't agree with you" the ply
stefan told him.
eff I'd always followed that rule
Maria" he remarked to his wife
where would you be?"-London Ex-
press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
Maxine SURE.

Country Cousin-Are you sure l am
in the right train? Town Relative
(who has had about enough Of it,
Well, have asked seventeen porters
and thirty-two passengers, and they
all say ''Yes," so think you'd better
risk it.-London Telegraph.
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Be1Gs55, Your Hotaa~
Tie
BIrrMSIrtosh-|
MoNtklY
PICTORIAL RAs7sctIaSS

Pictorial far1scEaH
'sTHE MOST BEAUTIFUL MAGAZINE
IN THE WORLD"
and the one magazine that is different
from all others. 1t contains so or
more superb pictures monthly exquisitely
printed with fine art tone ink, many of
the pages being in colors. The magazine
is bound with silk cord but in such a
manner that it may be easily taken apart
and
The Pictures Framed
There is enough good reading matter to
make the magazine the most attractive
periodical published.
Ask your newsdea1er for the current
number. If he does not handle it, send
us his name and address with your name
and address for a sample copy. Regular
price rs cents. Mention this paper aud
address
BURR McNTOSH MONTHLY
4West IND Street New York City
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

"Of course, Tommy" said the Sun
day school teacher, you'd like to be
an angel, wouldn't your
"Well- er-yes'm," replied Tommy,
"but I'd like to wait till 1 can be a
full grown angel with gray whiskers."
-PhiIadelphia Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
Every woman will be Interested.

There has recently been discovered an arc
matte, pleasant herb cure for wOman's ills,
called Mother Gray's AUsrRALIAN-LEAF. IT
is the only certain regulator. Cures female
weaknesses and backache, F'dney, bladder
and urinary troubles. At all druggists or by
mail SOC. Sample FREE. Address, The
Mother Gray Co.. LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

Young man." said the heavy father,
"do you understand the style in which
my daughter has been accustomed to
live? She has always had every lux
ury she wanted" "And now I'm the
luxury she wants." murmured the suit
or.-London Globe.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
The MAGNET.

eyes, she advertised for husband
and got 2,7O0 replies"
"Gracious! She must have adver-
tised herself as very beautiful"
mo, she didn't She just said she
had 500 in the bank. kansas City
IndeDendent
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
Times Changes.

Before we were married you said
you'd lay down your life for me-" she
eobbed.
II know It," he returned solemnly,
'but this COMPOUNDED nat is SO tiny
there's no place to lay anything down"
.-Harper's Bazar.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

One night little Margaret, on kneel-
ing by her mamma to say her prayers
finished, ''Now lay me-" and forgot
Mamma, she said. you just start
me, and then I can go a-whizzing."-
nplineatOr
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

II thou continuest to take delight in
idle augmentation thou mayest be
qualified to combat with the sophists,
but never know how to love with men.
-COcra for
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

OF noise alone is born the inward
sense of silence, and from action
springs alone the inward knowledge of
true love and faith.-MacDonald
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

Baldheaded Gentleman (having his
boots polished In a hotel)-Confound it,
you take an abominably long time
about 1t. Shoeblack-Yes, sir. 1t amt
done SO quick as when you as your
air cutkLondon Bits.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

Flowers are the sweetest things that
God ever made and forgot 10 put
soul into.-Beecher.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

A Real TumbIer.
II saw a goblet today made Of
bone"
"Pshaw! l saw tumbler made Of
flesh and blood last night"
"Where? ~
cat the circus"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

Do you wish to find out the really
publtmef Repeat the Lords Prayer
Nan0leon.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
TIE SECRET OF SUCCESS


QForty million bottles of August Flower
sold In the United States alone since its
introduction And the demand for it 10
still growing. Isn't that fne showing
of successf Don't it prove that August
Flower has had unfailing success in the
cure of indigestion and dyspepsia-the
worst enemies of health and happiness1
QDoes it not afford the best evidences that
August Flower is sure specific for all
stomach and intestinal disorders THAT it
is the best of all liver regulatorsl
QAugust Flower has matchless record
of over IS years in curing the ailing mil
lions Of these distressing complaints.
qTwo sizes, age and Use. Al druggists.
FOR SALE By
ALIENS PHARMACY
PKIaKETKg oTkRM AOR
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Qualified.

Qualified.
Caller-Is the lady of the house In?
Waitress (who has been given notice.
She's in, but she's no ladyi-Life.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22

The world is upheld by the veracity'
Of good men.-Emerson.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-22
GOOD COAL

can always be had of us at fair
prices. Our yard is stocked with
the finest grades of
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
BOY SLAYER OF
GIRL DECLARED
MORALLY VOID
Wood Lad continues His Impas-
sive Attitude as Victims
Parents Testify.

CAMDEN, March S1.-Joseph Wood
16 years old who is on trial for his life
charged with the murder of his 9-year-
old playmate, Ethel Marx, according
10 alienists who have studied him,
lacks moral sense.
He has made two confessions of the
crime
Woods's attitude today was that of
a spectator, rather than that Of a per-
son on trial for his lite. He seemed
more interested in the persons conn
posing the audience than he did in the
proceedings within the bar He kept
his head almost constantly turned
toward the spectators In looks and
appearance he showed a marked inn
proVement as compared with the time
when be was arrested. The jurors were
obtained in a couple of hours. It Is
said that If Woods is convicted Of the
crime a commission in lunacy will be
asked for to examine him as to his
sanity. There win be many witnesses.
He showed no emotion when he saw
tho dead girls clothing Mrs Marx, re-
suming her narrative, said that when
the child did not return. after a long
absence, she went for her, and learned
Of the girls disappearance.
Harry Marx, the foster father Of
Ethel, told of the search he led for the
girls body.
The girl was slain with the blunt
end of a natchet The boy is the young
est person ever placed on trial charged
with capital crime in this State.
In outlining the case Prosecutor
Scoyel said he would ask for verdict
of murder in the first degree.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
.L|LLEY INVOLVES
FORMER SENATOR
IN BOAT SCANDAL
Says Butler, of South Carolina,
lIOt $4,000, Because lie
Could influence Legislation.

WASHINGTON March 3l.-On the
resumption of the hearings Of The spe-
oial committee of the House. investi-
eating Representative Lilley's charges
of corruption of Congress by the Elec-
trio Boat Company of New Jersey to-
day, Lilley submitted an exhibit to
show that former Senator M. c. But
Ter. of South Carolina, had received
from the Electric Boat Company a
total payment of $12.366.66. Mr. Lilley
argued that Butler was employed be-
cause the company thought he could
influence legislation
lie demanded that expert account
ants be put on the books of the I1lec-
trio Boat Company, declaring that such
was the procedure in every successful
Investigation of corporate transactions.
lie submitted written demand that
Rear Admiral Capps be recalled to the
stand to testify on the cost of sub
marines.
The first witness examined was John
F. Kellogg. OF Waterbury. assistant
State Attorney for Connecticut and
representative of the Electric Boat
Company in that State,
did you ever seek to bring any
political influence to bear on Mr.. Lilley
on behalf Of additional submarine
legislation" Mr.. Kellogg was asked.
Never" he replied.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
WOMAN CHARGES TRICKERY
INLOSS OF $4,000 HOME.

When Mrs. Mary Wan paid $l14 to
Donati Rizzolo during December and
January last She thought she was de-
oreasing a mortgage held by Rizzolo.
But she learned later, she says, that
she was paying rent on the house at
743 Harrison avenue, Harrison where
she lived and which she had called her
own for years. She found that Rizzoio
had bought at foreclosure sale for 500
the property she says is worth $4,000.
She practically alleges she was tricked
ont of the house.
r. f. Bradner. her attorney, read her
affidavit today to e-Chaneeilor
Howell T,izzolo is a mason. Who lives
IN Sixth avenue. The motion TO open
the foreclosure was postponed two
weeks TO Investigate her charges.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
DEAD IN NIGHT
ROW; SCULPTOR IS HELD
DOminiCk Walsh, Of BelleVille, Will Be Arraigned
in Essex County COurt--SayS Arrest Is Out
rage, and That He Never Struck Blow.
VICTIM WAS ]. H. LACKEY, WHO EXPIRED
SUDDENLY AFTER HAVING BEEN HIT OR FALLEN

architectural North CORTLAND
i Chief
~ Belevre Walsh accused of having caused the
Of Courtland
street.
Assistant
with
fall
be
County Proseu utor
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
GIRL, STAKE IN A
POKER GAME, KILLS
WINNING PLAYER

COLUMBIA, Miss, March 3i-Eunice
Spencer is under arrest, charged with
numbering Charles Wesley in his home
1t is said that Miss Spencer was the
stake IN a poker game in which Wesley
and =. f. Coombs were the players.
Each of the players won two games,
and in the deciding game, with one
point to go out, Coombs accused Wes-
ley OF cheating. In the fight which
followed Wesley had Coombs on the
floor with knife at his throat.
At this moment Miss Spencer is said
to have seized a rifle and shot Wesley.
who died in a few moments. Miss
Spencer claims that the killing of Wes-
ley was accidental.
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lrron, q star correspondent.l

TRENTON, March 51.-Governor foft
sent ono of the hottest messages that
ever emanated from an executive OF
New Jersey to the Legislature 'ast
night. 1t was an arraignment OF the
bosses. who have tried to defeat re-
form legislation, ana a def to them to
show their hands openly in the inter
ests of the persons and corporations
back of them. or quit the game
The Governor said, in plain English
that the people were not fooled by the
excuses given for killing measures for
the public good which were promised
by the Republican party in it's plat
form. If the measures are not enacted.
he declared, only one construction will
be placed upon the attitude of the Re
publican majority in the Legislature
that the corporations have more in
fiusnce with the members than the
public.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
PLEDGES MUST Be
KEPT SAYS FORT
IN HOT MESSAGE
Declares Public Is Not Fooled by
Excuses of Corporations
Owned Legislators.
DEMANDS UTILITIES ACT
AND CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
Wants Bishops Law Strength
ened and City Elections Di-
y0rCed from Others.
WHAT GOVERNOR SAYS
LAWMAKERS MUST PASS.

81. Isnnet comprehensive civil
service Law. -
''2. Enact modification ana
simpIlfcation of the present
primary law.
SO. Enact law providing for
commission. with ample jurisdic-
fion and powers TO enable 1t TO
supervise and regulate public
utility corporations.
~. Consolidate all departments
and commissions of similar
character.
80. Pass constitutional amend
mcnts separating national and
state from municipal elections.
authorizing the creation of As
scmbly districts and reorganiz-
ing the judiciary.
'The obligation TO do all these
things is as sacred a trust upon
the Legislative and executive
branches OF government as the
mcthoda obtaining in "a republic
i can form of government can
make il. The people pf The state,
If we fail In this duty. may just
Iy hold us responsible. and we
must, in that event. stand with
out excuse.
sIf you shall adjourn without
Iegisiation that will effeetuplly
secure for all time the results
of t.c last election, as to the
maintcnance Of the bishops bill
by an assured enforcement of the
sunday law. the people will have
inst cause to charge AS WIN
fniIurc to do high duty"
4..E..E. si.E..I
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
NEWARK BOYS NAMED
WEST POINT CANDIDATES.

WASHINGTON, March 31.--Alexan-
der II. Aaronson, Of Newark, has been
designated by Representative Pratt for
appointment as cadet to the West
Point Military Academy. Walter r..
Herold, also Of Newark. is named grst
alternate and II. 3. McLachlaD, OF
South Orange, second.