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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31
THE WORLD OF HOMER.
Ancient Idea Of the Earth and Its Mar
Din of Water.

Ancient Idea of the Earth and Its Mar
gin of Water.
Let us consider for one moment what
the idea of the world was-not, indeed,
at the earliest period of which we
have any knowledge, but at the dawn
of written history or Of written history
among that Indo-Germanic people
whose descendants have overspread SO
much of the earth. The world OF Ho-
mer was a small, fat surface, in which
civilization was hemmed in by foreign
races. who again were surrounded by
a great ocean or river over which no
man had ever passed. The world of
which Homer had any definite notion
was Greece-a Greece which hardly
extended as far as the Balkans on the
north and which scarcely included the
Levant and the islands in the Aegean
sea. No doubt he had some general ac-
abundance with a world beyond these
narrow limits. He knew, at any rate,
some of the leading features of north
ern Africa. He had heard, as was only
natural, of Egypt, whose civilization
had made such marked advances and
was exercising so much influence. He
had some knowledge of the great river
on whose recurring floods Egypt de-
ponds for her prosperity. He had even
heard of the pygmies and of the Ethio-
plans who dwelt higher up its stream.
Some reports had reached him OF
southern Italy. But it is hopeless to
attempt to fit the geography of Homer
to the actual facts. If man were to
search today for the precise spot on
which Captain Lemuel CULVER was
wrecked in the first of his famous voy-
ages he would find that the Li1liput OF
Swift was in the heart of Australia,
and much in the same way, to quote
Mr.. Gladstone's language, "the key to
the great contrast between the outer
geography (of Homer and the facts OF
nature lies in the belief Of Homer that
a great sea occupied the space where
we know the heart of the European
continent to lie"
1t is another indication Of the small
ness of Homer's world that the ten
years. war, of which he has given us
the concluding episode, was not, as
even Herodotus has described it, one
of the opening chapters of the great
struggle which has endured throughout
historic times between east and west
but a contest between men Of common
origin. 1t is not a mere poetical IL
cense which makes Greeks and Ro
mans address one another in the same
language Yet the world Of Homer
small as it seems to us, seemed large
to him. Compared with the mighty
oceans which men now traverse tbs
Mediterranean is but little landlocked
sea. The Mediterranean of the 'Iliad'
was only the Aegean, yet for Homer il
had terrors which the Atlantic has not
for us.-Sir Spencer Walpole in Con
temporary Review.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31
Az Imnortant Peraonaae.

An inquiring person In England came
upon a veteran soldier summing himself
in front Of public house in Devon
shire and began to question him about
his campaigns and the leaders he had
fought under. ''Dld you ever see Wei
lingtonY' asked the person finally.
Did 1 ever see wellington" repeat
ed the veteran, with superior smile
'rWhy, I was lying on the ground at
waterloo when card the sound OF
losses 'oofs, and then voice called
out, rs that you, saundersY
II knowed the voice In an instant 1t
was the Dock of Wellington.
~'Yes, sir, says 1, most respectful
~'Come ere says the dock.
II riz, reluctant, from the ground, for
I was tired out.
at want you should so back 'Ome'
e says.
"'WhyY says I.
'Becos you're killing too many
men, says e.
"And back 'ome went" concluded
the veteran, shifting his game" lex
into q more comfortable pqsitiea.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31

letter case. Then he called Benjamin.
"Have the sleigh around at IL
O'Clock" he said amiably, and the grin
ming old servant hobbled away with
alacrfty.
Down the village street glided the
great Russian sleigh, Benjamin guild
ing the handsome bays and Mr.. Tim
othy Scott muffled to the ears in furs
sitting In the back People stared aft
er the sleigh curiously, for the sight
Of the master Of Scott house recalled
to their minds that he was responsible
for the fact that few people In Beech
cove had received valentines that
morning.
Through the great bronze gateway,
which he had not passed since that
other day so many years ago, they
dashed up the broad avenue, sweeping
in front Of the colonial house, and be
alighted with brisk agility. The long
wait In the familiar drawing room, the
parting of the velvet curtains, the COM
ing of diminutive figure with snowy
hair piled high, soft black eyes and
white dress, with knots Of violet RIB
bon. and then, Timothy" she said
gently, II knew you must come some
dayr'
The minister married them that aft
ernoon-violet Allen and Timothy
Scott. Then the newly welded pair
entered the sleigh and were sped down
the avenue and up the street to the
Scott house, where old Hetty baked
and brewed In a whirl Of mad excite
ment. BENJAMIN was sent on fifty er
rands about the village, and when
evening came there was merry gath
ering of people in the old house. Every
man. woman and child who was able
to be afoot was there. The walls OF the
fine rooms were hung with gay valen-
tines. The tables were covered with
them. They were pinned to the ORA
peries and suspended from the chande-
liers.
Timothy Scott and his beautiful bride
received their neighbors cordially
There was a banquet In the huge din
ing room, music in the hall, and then
the bride gave to each departing guest
a valentine as souvenir Of the occasion
Timothy said the bride when they
stood alone before the hearth FIRE, I'VE
must repeat this every year when Val
entine's day comes around-the recep-
ton, the supper, the music, the giving
of Valentines
eve will,'' said Timothy solemnly.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31

perfectly funny Didn't you know he
was engaged to a girl out west7 Hs
told me SO the first night ever mel
him And he knows my fianoe, MT
Holbrook. That's what we used tc
talk about when we went walking"
'Then you were nothing -ever-but
just-friends Miss Eustis' voice was
very faint She was wondering dimly
how she was ever to break the news
to the professor.
Nothing but friends" echoed Hele-
ma Brent, and, with an odd little
twiteh Of her lips, she bent and kissed
Miss Bustis again.
At breakfast Miss Eustis intimated
to the professor that she had some
thing to tell him which was Of gu
preme importance, and they sought
the nearest avenue of the park.
Spring was In the land. The green
grass was like a verdant shadow on
the brown earth, and by the fountains
sparrows were twittering noisily. An
ungovernable lump rose In Miss Eus-
tis' throat The only romance at which
she had ever assisted was at an end.
Briefly she told the professor, while
he listened, agitated, disappointed and
dismayed.
'sThen it's all overr' he said.
"All over"
sand / had thought of them in their
own home with all the things we chose
around them"
"Oh, so had II"
The professor looked at Miss Eustis.
He had been realizing of late how
pretty she had grown, with the deli
cate, fragile prettiness Of a late sum-
mer rose.
1t came to him with sudden, star
Ting wrench that he would miss their
walks and drives as he had missed
nothing else In his meager, lonely life.
There rose before him the vision Of the
house that they had planned together.
His hand closed over hers.
Elizabeth he said, "as matchmak-
ers we're a distinct failure, unless
you're willing to retrieve 1t by marry
ing me. For, after all, that house that
we dreamed of is our house. Our
hearts and souls went into 1t, not
theirsr
She had meant to light the flame for
others. Instead 1t had been lighted
for her. She gave the professor an H.
lumined look.
II believe 1t Is SO, john" she said
softly. But, OH" she added a mo-
ment later, they'll say 1t was they,
not we, who made the match?'
LET them sayp' returned the pro-
fessor happily.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31
sturneona, Raokhonss.

From the dried backbone of sturgeon
which has the appearance of macaroni
an excellent Russian soup, called
vesiga, is made. 1t is excessively nu
tritive and invigorating, almost as
much so, indeed, as the famous beche
de mar not mer), otherwise the ira
pang, or edible sea slug. 1t is collected
In large quantities throughout the In
dian archipelago. especially to the east
ward, for the China market. There
are many varieties, such as the large
scarlet trapang from Macassar, the Ku'
roke trapang from Borneo, the great
black trapang from Leuconia and many
more. Properly prepared, this is alb
solutely the most inspiring soup there
is and is as superior to turtle as the lat
ter is to water Cruel. 1t costs about
$3.50 per pound.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31
Sur. Enounh Hnna.

Nose, the darky cook of a party Of
surveyors In eastern Texas, was great
~ annoyed by the razorback hogs that
roamed around the camp. One evening
while he was at the spring a particu-
larly ravenous band of these "piny
woods rooters" raided the cook tent
and ate up everything that was edible
and some things that weren't For sew
eral moments after his return from the
spring Nose could find no words to ex-
press his feelings. WAL" he finally
exclaimed, ode good Lawd suhtainly
knowed his business when he named
hawgs 'hawgsp Dey sho' is hawgsT'--
Everybody's Magazine
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31

Is one always chilled to the marrow
Is an explorer always intrepid?
Is a swoop always a fell swoop?
Is a statesman always eminent?
Is a newspaper man always well
known newspaper man?
Is bargain always extra special?
Is drapery always clinging?
Is sweetness always GLOWING?
Is a ruffian always burly?
Is one always within an inch OF
death? Why not two inches?
And why, why, why, is conclusion
always ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31
MIGHT and Name.

Tom Hood, the punster, once describ-
ed the meeting of a man and lion,
and In doing so he said, 1.-THE man ran
of with all his might and the lion with
all his name"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31
Mutually Helpful.

Smikeson's wife is away,
and I'm going over there this evening
to cheer him up. Wife-Why don't
you bring him here? Veil
ERIN not feeling very well and need
a little cheering up myself
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31
nnIu IIndeueIoned.

He-It has been said that a woman
can make a fool Of any man. DO you
believe it? She-Of course not Inc
best she can do is to develop him.
Chicago News
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31

saucee-I saw man In a window
making faces today. Symple-W nat
was he doing that for? Saucee-For q
couple of clocks. he Is a jeweier.-
London Fun.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31
She Knew a Good Thing.

Bridget. I hope the baker
sent us fresh macaroons today. Br1dg-
et-Yes, ma'am. They wuz srahu
They wuz that good ! ate them, livery
wan.-New York Times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31

Manner is much. A man always
looks better when he carries himself
well than when couple of friends are
trying to carry him.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-03-31
CAMDEN AND TRENTON RAILWAY co.
CAMDEN AND SUBURBAN RAILWAY co

Leave MOORESTOWN every 10 minutes
: from 5.42 until 1912 q. M; then every ~ MN
utes until 412 D. M. then every 10 mlnutes IN
til 942 D. M; then every 80 minutes until LIZ
o. M; then every hour as per night car
Leave FERRY SOB, 5.sS, Cos, 6.SS a. M; then q
every is minutes until 9.38 a. M. then every ~
minutes until 1888 p. M; then every 10 minutes
until 1888 p. M; then every 81 minutes until
zoos d. M; then u08 and l2OSi then every
hour as per night car schedule.
Leave MERCHANTVILLEe every minutes
from 5.s2 a. M. until 9.27 a. M; then every ~
minutes until Az p. M; then every D minutes
until S.27 p. M; then every 10 minutes until
III Al d. M; then as per night car schedule.
Leave FERRY at sos and 5.3S a. M; tnen
every 10 minutes until 5-5S a. M; then every sr;
minutes until 1858 a.. M; then every ~ Hill
ntes until 1853 p M; then every minutes !, 9n NJ
tiI75S D. M; then every 10 minutes until lZOo
midnight; then every hour as per night car
schedule.
NIGHT CAR-DAILY AND SUNDAY
Leave Moorestown, 1.02. OF, 3O2, 4Oz a, m.
Leave Ferry, #l.OS, 2.0S, sos, 40S a. m.
sLast trip on Saturday nigh.
Connect with Mount Holly cars al StanWlck
avenue.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

married her, tried devotedIy and with apparent success to nurse her to health but buried her one year after their only child was born
 "Oh, my poor. poor motherl" Esther moaned. "No wonder you are so sad" She drew the locket from beneath her dress and gazed a moment on the pie tured face. Alfred's ring still hung on the chain, and she pressed it to her lips before hiding it again. Like mother, like chfld!" she whispered scornfully Both foolishl" With sigh she took up the paper and read on:
 Then came from Sutters Fort the cry of Gold! gold, that peopled California and swept away forever the dreamy. pastoral days of hidalgo, fandango and league-long ranches under Mexican rule. William Anthony came west with the first rush, found and claimed his nephew, mined, traded and grew enormously wealthy; though he lived always in the wilds, visiting cities only as compelled.
 "On the bleak side of Washoe mountain he built palace, the won- der of>the decade; sent for his daugh- ter, and reared the two children in an isolated luxury that was the source of many Aladdil-like tales But failure came. removal, wandering; and the Anthonys were lost to the world that had known them. Later the father was killed by Indians; and the chill dren, by this time man and woman grown, drifted, unknown and unknow ing, into the needless stream of hu- manity.
 The sequel proves that William Anthony never forgave his brother; for the boy grew up as a dependent called only Gideon Ingram, and never knowing his right to his uncle's name Senor Guerrero died some years ago, willing his estate to his grandson and providing for a search for him. Yet it is probable he would have remained undiscovered had not the agents pur- chasing right of way for the Southern Pacific Railroad company needed his signature. His identity was diseov- cred some time ago, but his story is now for the first time made public"
 Here followed the interviews.
 My cousin, Oh, he's my cousin" Like an open book Esther read many things that had puzzled her-her ia thers contradictions, his gloom. his reserves; Gideon, tender, cruel, con stant. vengeful, passion, flame; conquering, yet ever defeated. Poor Gideon.
 Esther dreamed over the strange tale till she was reminded of her team. waiting as she had ordered, and restless. I'll drive at once, she said. and hastily prepared, eager for the out-of-doors, for motion.
 She was taking up the reins when a card was brought her-Gideon She started back and would not touch it, till penciled words caught her eye
 Stella. I have wronged you; but If you have read the morning paper you know how your father wronged me. Blood makes us cousins. I must see you moment. must little atone"
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secret. and thereof came the mischief. The young man was caught in the twinkling of two eyes-Lolita' eyes and by way of trading on the capital his brother had made, told her, in the poor Spanish he could command and in the scant English she could compre- bend, the story of his life, home and friends, story that included certain delicate maiden, his brothers be trothed, who embroidered intermin- ably upon her rousseau and wept be- cause her lover came not.
 "The fiery beauty carried the situa- tion with high hand. More than one Guerrero in escorting William An thony out of town. And from that hour the younger man was swept for ward by an amorous exchantment so adroitly exercised, so imperious, that had his heart not acquiesced he could hardly have escaped standing at ths altar in his brothers place and taking to wife the woman who was to have been his sister-in-law. The spell she wove was deep and lasting. He loved her, endured her nasty temper, for gave the love she still bore his brother (though she called it hate), and died a heart-broken man when, two years later. the birth of their child cost her life. The last written word of the young husband was plea to his broth CT for forgiveness and a request that Lolita's child. Gideon Ingram Anthony. might find a second father in his uncle.
 But William Anthony, melancholy, resentful, was wandering over the un- peopled wastes of Alta California, vainly seeking relief from g sore heart And Gideon's grandfather, not trying very hard. it is suspected, failed to trace the babys uncle Letters from New England found him, however; told him that the faithful woman of his early love was slowly fading away. Conscience-strieken, he hastened back,
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25
Colored Column

If you want to cultivate your voice to singing and enjoy yourself, attend the singing at the First Baptist church every Sunday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock
 ADAM LEWIS, Pres. JuLIoUs JONES, Asst.
 Colored Methodist Episcopal church of Camden district, preaching 4th Sunday
 J. s. MoFADpEa, ?. c. E. L. WELL, Supt R. FAIReHILp. .RS. African Methodist Episcopal church preaching every 5rd Sunday. in each month Sunday School every Sunday at l:40 p. m. J. H. BoHANoN. Pastor w. A. HIGH, Supt. w. l. HENRY ,Secy Huttig Colored Reading Cicle, business meetings eveey 5rd Wednesday night in each month. E. R. SIMS, Pres E. L. WELLS, Secy
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25
Try us on job printing.
LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No. 5e4 F. & A. M.meets every second and fourth Satur- day evenings at z:5o o'clock Visiting Masons always welcome.
 w. R. MAusER, w. Nj. w. H. WHEELER, Sec.
 HUTTIG LODGE No. 348 I. o. 0. F. meets every Tuesday evening Visiting brethern cordially invited to attend.
 D. F. CoLLErT. N G. T.R. CARTER. Sec.
 HUTTIG TENT, No. 66, K. 0. T. M. meets every first and third Friday even ing. Visiting sir knights will be well come. c. c. BELL, Com. M. B. SooTr. Secy.
 SWEET BAY CAMP No. All WOW. meets every first andthird Saturday eve nings. Visitors made welcome.
 J M. STRANGE, c. c. R. P. INFER. Clerk
 SWEET BAY GROVE, No l45. w. C., meets every first and third Wednes- day evening of each month at 2 :5o o clock.
 MRS. LOLA TomILsoN. Guardian. MRs. CORA BURNSIDE. Clerk. HUTTIG COUNCIL No. 465, M. o. P, meets every Monday evening at z:5o. Visiting brothers always welcome.
 AL SMITH, s. A. B. DAVIS. Recorder.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

They were nearing Esther's home. What are your plans. Gideon?'
 "To see the finish of the railroad, then sell out my holdings and go to my ranch"
 But, Gideon. you won't like that life,"
 Like? Life?" he repeated gloomily. T shall do no harm there. That is all"
 Utter hopelessness was in voice and face. Yet Esther could think of no ade- quate word, and drove on in silence till they stopped at the doorway
 Will you come in2''
 "No, Stella. I shall not annoy you further This is farewell"
 She looked into his. sad face and saw two generations of tragedy there Resentment, aversion died. "Oh, Gid. one, my almost brother. Whatever you have done, will do Is mine to bear by right of kinship. Don't think I shall reproach you. Come to see mel will be good to you
 His face lifted for flashing instant, his eyes softened with glad tears. But the transformation passed almost as it came. No, no, Stella Thank you for those dear words But It. have only to atone. It's impossiblel Good bye"
 He started hurriedly down the walk, but halted, turned back q saved Yin cents life once, here in the city. Never speak of it. I've only told you be- cause-because I want you to know I'm trying to even up the game"
 He wheeled and went swiftly through the gate.
 TO BE CONTINUED MEX fEEK.
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lodge Directory.

GOOD LUCK LODGE No. 259 F. & A. M meets Second and Fourth Tuesday.
 J. R. RICHARDSON, W. M. w. H. DAVIS, Sec.
 BLUE LIGHT LODGE No l55 K. ofP. meets First and Third Tuesday in each month. ED HALL, c. c. J. E. BeYD, K. R. s.
 EAST LAKE LODGE No. e562 c. U. o. of OF meets First and Third Thursday in each month.
 A. MORRISON, N. G. J. E. BoYD, P. s.
 ELECTRIC LIGHT COURT OF CA LANTHE. No. 70. meets first and third Tuesday in each month at l:45 p. m.
 C. L. JONES. w. C. QUEEN E. TATE. R. D.
 HOUSEHOLD RUTH. No. 2eeo. of G. U. o. of O. F.. meets the first and third Thursday in each month at l:5o p. m. LAURA SIMS. M. N. G. CoRNELIA PEOPLE. w. R. LEBANON, No 4l. R. A. B. A. meets first and third Saturday evening in each month at z:5o. -. A. HIGH. H. P. A. L. WILLIAMSON, Scribe.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

Forest fires are the worst foe of the trees, for there is no oompen- sation for their destruction by fire. The hot, dry weather of June and July started these fires at many points. In Maine and throughout the New England states and in u e Adrondacks the fires have been burning with great distraction.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

pr. R. E. Rowland, Marshal E. M. Cabaniss, J. U. Brown and A. E. Conn, accompanied by Judge E. O. Mahony of Fl Dorado and Attorney w illis m Garnett of Hot Springs left for up the river Tues day night on the gasoline launch. Leone, to enjoy several days fish ing on the lakes.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

The Medley Zouaves of Memphis will be at the State Fair during the entire week of the great exposition. October 12 to 1Z. This is with out exception the finest drilled body of men in the country ano their daily programs will be promi- nent features of the vast and va lied amusement department.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

Tightening struck the tall tele- phone pole just north of the Saw Mill company's office Monday af- ternoon during the electrical storm splintering both cross-bars and burning several wires in two. A large bolt of fire followed the wires into the central office, but did no damage there.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25
The vault of the Bank of Eel

The vault of the Bank of Eel seminal was opened last Monday morning and everything found u~ injured. Cashier Adolph Felsen- that was busy all the week balanc- ing accounts with his customers and paying them the balance due. He will leave next week for Gam den where he will make his future home.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

Mrs. 0. E. Kelly. wife of the joy al engineer, is spending this week lp in, the mountains, of Pike and Montgomery counties visiting witt 'elatives and enjoying the outings tfforded there.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

All members of Harper Spring Baptist church and others inter ssted in having the cemeter ;leaned up are requested to be oi the ground early Wednesday morn ing. July 2o, with a hoe or rake, to assist in the annual clean up.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

If you have relatives or friends visiting you or know of your neigh bor being away on visit it would be a favor to the editor if you would notify The News office.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

Three negroes and one white man received slighs wounds from the results of shooting afray at a negro church about three miles southwest of here last Saturday night, during festival. Three received wounds in the feet or legs and one in the arm.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

Conductor Charley Flynn, of the little Rock & Monroe passenge train, who has been ailing for som time was compelled to take a la1 off this week. His run is in charg of Conductor Hugh Mathews.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

Esquire c. A. Love and Consta ole Will Hill of Strong were her. his week Investigating the shoot ing affair which took place three niles southwest of here Saturday light.
The Huttig news., 1908-07-25

H. A. Finley was called to Bod cav Saturday to attend the bed side of his aged father. A tele- gram from him Wednesday an- nounced that his father died that morning and would be buried CT Thursday afternoon.