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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
Ant Hills and Flies.

A recent traveller In central Africa
describes an interesting use Of the soil
of ant hills. 1t appears that it makes
excellent bricks, of which houses are
built. The natives tread it with water
into a doughlike substance, which is
shaped in rough wooden molds- It is
then dried in the sun and afterward
baked in native kilns. The same sub
stance is found to make excellent ten
mis- courts. 1t is mixed with water
into a thick paste. spread on the
ground and smoothed over with the
hands. The same traveller tells us how
the natives in the neighborhood Of
Lake Nyassa esteem species of fly
as an excellent article Of diet. 1t is
known as the "kungu" and appears to
be peculiar to the lake. At certain sea-
sons Of the year these flies appear IL
enormous numbers and are sometimes
blown in myriads over the land. If
this happens near village the natives
come out eagerly to gather them up.
They make them into what they con-
slider a delicious confection.-London
Standard
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Laoturad hx carIvIa.

There are some amusing memories
at Kyleakin. in Skye, Of visit once
made there by Carlyle, travelling in the
train of Lady Ashburton. The KY
leakinses felt lively curiosity con-
corning the distinguished author, and
whenever he appeared In public he
was surrounded by crowd of admir-
ing men, women and children who had
heard sensational reports concerning
his "cleverness as a scholar" Carlyle
seemed to like this hero worship until
these admirers clustered round him
while he was in the midst of his sea
bath one day. Then he assailed them
in language much more emphatic than
elegant, which soon made them take
to their heels and scamper off with all
speed out of his sight. Lady Ashbur-
ton had prayers with her daughter and
servants morning and evening, but the
sage was never present. During these
periods, Neil Machines, the innkeeper,
used to relate, "he would lead me to
the coffee room and there, laying hold
of me by the coat buttonhole, he
would lecture to me for half an hour
on end on all sorts of subjects, and he
would be so intent on it that he
wouldn't allow me to put in a word.
Fancy" said Neil, that should be
lectured to in such way by Tommy
Carlyler'-London Standard.
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The next witness was hard listed,
resolute yeoman with a bristling chin
beard.
"Mr. Gigson," said the attorney for
the defense, "are you acquainted with
the reputation of this man for truth
and veracity In the neighborhood in
which he H-es?'
II reckon am" replied the witness.
81 will ask you to state what it is. .
''Wen, sir, his reputation fur vrassity
well, that's diff'runt Some says he
does and some says he don't"
witness interposed the judge, do
you know the meaning of 'veracity
II reckon do"
"What do. you understand by the
Word?"
The witness twirled his hat in his
fingers a few moments without reply
ing. Then he looked up deaantly.
81 refuse to answer that question,
judge" he said, con the ground that it
might discriminate mel"-Chicago Trib-
une.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
Nc susiness Good Business.

"Yes,'' said the quiet man, business
has been good with me this week OF
bad-I don't know which you would
call it. / have been buster than the
company likes to have me-"
what do you mean by that7 Is
there an employer who does not like
to have his employees work? Could
get Job there? 1t seems to me that
such a position would suit my tenn
permanent exactly"
1.-THE company doesn't care to have
anything doing In my department 1t
would be glad to pay me my salary
and never have me do stroke of
work"
"What an ideal job What kind of
a place is it?"
II am an adjuster Of death claims
for life insurance company."-New
York Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
The u.e Of Iron.

Iron has been known to men for a
very long time. In the time Of the AS
syrians 1t was extensively used, iron
saws, knives and other tools having
been found by Layard at Nineveh.
Homer refers to the forging of iron,
while the hardening and tempering Of
steel appear to have been operations
In common use among the early
Greeks. The employment Of kind Of
bellows for the forging Of tools, pre-
sumably Of iron, figures In Egyptian
sculpture of 1900 B. c. Cast iron ap-
pears to have been discovered about
$50 B. c. Through the agency Of the
Romans the manufacture of iron wa
introduced all over the then known
world and into those regions where it
had not been previously known.-New
York American.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20


The family horse, who rejoiced in
the eminently proper equine name OF
Dobbin, had earned a rest by long
service and was accordingly sent
away to the country to spend his de
clining years in the broad pastures OF
a farmer friend of his owner The
distance being somewhat excessive for
his rheumatic legs, he was shipped to
his new home by rail.
Little Edna, the family four-year-
old, viewed the passing Of Dobbin
with unfeigned sorrow. She sat for a
long time gazing disconsolately out
of the window. At last, after deep
sigh, she turned with a more cheerful
expression and said:
did old Dobbin go on the choo-
choo cars, mammal"
Eyes, DEAR" answered her mother.
A broad grin spread over the little
girls face. Il was just thinking" she
said, ''how funny he must feel sitting
up on the plush cushions. "-Woman's
Home Companion.
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cHeT do now, but there was a time
when it was doubtful. He must have
0ot an awful dose"

cHeH do now, but there was time
when 1t was doubtful. He must have
got an awful dose"
Knockout drops, of course~
"Oh, of course Lucky for him he
has a strong heart He'll be nearly
all right in the morning, but If you
can spare the time you'd better see
him home. He'll be trembly for two
or three days"
The major heard that much and won
dered and slept. He awoke again at
midnight and sat up in bed to see a
young man beside him. He got dose
Of medicine. and then he suddenly ex-
claimed:
"Here-what's all this2 Where am
II"
Don't excite yourself, major
soothed the other. "You are at the
Revere hotel and very much better
than you were three hours ago. Sleep
and quietness are what you need now.
In the morning you shall learn ALL"
"But my bonds-my bondsp' shouted
the patient.
Fright there before you on the stand.
with your watch and pin-not thing
missing"
At daylight, when the man Of Mars
swung his legs out of bed. the young
man sat by the window smoking and
smiling. He advanced and presented
his card and observed that he had the
honor Of already knowing the majors
name.
"Now, then, what's this all about?
And where's my wife and daughter"
was demanded sharply as the patient
reached his feet to find himself so
weak that he had to fall back on the
bed.
81 beg pardon, major, but as you
were on your way to the depot yester-
day afternoon you met an old soldier
and drank with him. He was con-
fidence man. l entered the place just
as the knockout drops had put you
into his hands You lost nothing, and
1 brought you here and called doc
tor. You are pretty near all right
now, but shall see you home after
we have had something to eat. Don't
object. please. You are weak and dir
~ yet"
The idea that he had been ninny
grueled the major. but he was too
weak to shout. He wanted to think,
but his brain was too sluggish. He
was, therefore, like a baby In the
hands of the other for awhile. Strong
coffee and n bite to eat and the ride
to the depot braced him up, and as
the train started he suddenly exclaim-
ed:
Good Lord, but what could they
have thought Of my not coming home
last night?"
"Oh, telephoned them from the ho-
TEL" was the answer.
"But-but- See here, young man.
how did you know where to telephone
to? By Jimmy, sir, are. you the mash
er that met my wife and daughter in
the depot?"
'Well, major" said the other. ito
tell you the truth, i am. But I'm no
masher, and / was trying to get a
chance to speak to you and introduce
myself properly when I saw you ac-
costed by that confidence man."
"And you've been of assistance to
me! Why. sir. you've mashed the
whole darned family! Come along
with income along, strand meet
my daughter Kate! Lord bless the
masherY'
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20

Little George. who was four years
old, had been told many Bible stories
Among them was the story of the flood
and the building of the ark by Noah.
One day storm threatened. The
clouds grew darker, the wind arose
and suddenly the rain began to fall.
"Auntie," said George, do you think
it is going to Storm"
Eyes, think it WILL" was the reply
"Do you think it will be hard
storm?' asked the little fellow.
Eyes, l think it will be hard
storm" the aunt replied.
"Wen, don't you think some of us
had better begin building an arkf" he
asked.-Los Angeles Times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
ESTABLISHED 1876

yours damaged me hundred dollars
worth last night"
"And how many more have you
killed." she asked.
"None. I've just driven 'em home"
"But why-why"-
Because see how it is. I must
either kill off your whole drove or
build a pen myself shall come over
tonight to talk to you about it."
He appeared an hour after supper,
and it was II o'clock before he went
home. Even then the "talk" was no
finished. AS matter Of fact, it re-
quired great many evenings and was
only concluded one winters night
when she laid her head on his shoulder
and said:
IF you are really sure that you love
me, then the farm, the hogs and are
yours"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
Amateur Weather Prophets.

''The old weather prophets there are
left now" remarked a Cleveland law
yer who was raised in the country
"are professionals. The good old fash
toned amateur weather prophets that
could tell you what the next day would
be like just by shifting the atmosphere
and looking at the sky are no more.
People are growing up to depend on
the weather reports in the newspapers.
and they don't develop any intuition
in that direction any more. When !
was a kid L used to ask my father
what the next days weather would be
with just as much feeling Of conf
dence In what he would tell me as
would have In an unabridged diction-
airy II / wanted to look up word
And, as a rule, I wasn't disappointed .
-Cleve-aa1d Plain Dealer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
ook After Your Property

It is a safe rule in this world to look
carefully after the details of your own
property. Be sure your title deeds are
recorded, that your insurance is kept
up, that you alone have the key to
your strong box in the safety vault.
Do not leave your securities with your
broker. If he is doing conservative
business he has no need Of them. If be
isn't you don't want him to handle
your property. The wonder Is that
with all the confidence reposed In
financial matters there are so few def
alcations. There is no use in making
it easy for some one to get your prop
erty. In this world 1t is hard for most
persons to acquire anything, and they
should be careful to the last degree In
seeing that they are fully protected Ia
it.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
Chinese FiIIal P;stv,

The following Chinese story illus
trates the national regard for filial
piety: A man and his wife maltreated
the husbands mother. AS punish
ment the scene of the act was openly
cursed, the active agents were put to
death, and the mother Of the wife was
bambooed, branded and exiled for her
daughters crime The house in which
the offenders lived was dug up from
the foundations Moreover, the schol-
ars Of the district were precluded from
attending public examinations, and
even the magistrates were deprived OF
their offices. These drastic measures
were designed to render the empire
fIfaI
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
Her Preference.

'T-aw-want to give you-aw-a lit
tie pwesent on youah birthday, doncher
know" said young DeSappe. Would
you-aw-pwefer something-aw- sen.
sible?'
"Oh, my, nor answered Miss Dim
pleton. II prefer presents that are
characteristic Of the people who give
them to me-" Chicago News.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
The Man and the Mummy

'sThis," said the guide who was pi-
loting a bunch of tourists through
Egypt as he pointed to a mummy,
was high priest, the wisest man of
his day He lived to a great age"
"Was his last illness fatal?" queried
the wag of the bunch.
"Of course it was,' answered the
guide, with look Of pity at the other.
"That's queer" rejoined the waggish
person. ''His present appearance would
seem to indicate that he was perma-
nently cured" Chicago News.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
breaking the News.

Marion. who had been taught to re-
port her misdeeds promptly, came to
her mother one day, sobbing penitently.
Mother, I-I-broke brick IN the
fireplace"
'sWell, that is not very hard to rem
edy. But how on earth did you do it.
childT
II pounded it with fathers watch
Success Magazine.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
eritain,s Greatest Preoipioe.

Writing to the Newcastle Journal In
regard to the drowning Of three bird
catchers at ST. Kilda. a correspondent
says the wild fowls of st. Kilda find
nesting places that enable them to bid
defiance to the sportsman and to the
most daring of bird catchers. There
is, for example, the precipice called
Conagher, the same being far and
away the greatest precipice in the
British isles, the deepest perpendicu-
lar precipice. 1t rises from the sea
level to a clear height Of 1920 feet.
Consider that man might jump from
the top of Conagher into the sea with
out getting scratch by the way.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
Zoo Bic : Price.

Does the pursuit of wealth cut the
American man Of business off from the
old fashioned relish of books and soei-
ETY.? In other words, is he paying too
big or disproportionate price in time
and strength for wealth and CONNER
cial prominence? My answer would
be eyes" beyond question:. Barton
Hepburn in Century.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
Nos In VIRGINIA.

The duskv manservant of Wash
ington official, being granted leave of
absence to visit his home in Virginia,
HE'D himself to department store to
purchase a valise. The salesman
seemed to think the darby should pur-
chase something in the way of large
bag. Here's a fine one" he said
1.-THE best alligator bag you can get.
Only
Look heah. boss" interrupted the
darky impatiently, 81 done tole yo'
several times don't want no alligator
bag. / amt goin' to Floridy. rs goin'
to nah home in virginny-"-Lippin-
colts.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
CAMDEN AND SUBURBAN RAILWAY co

Leave MOORESTOWN every 10 minutes
from 5.42 until 1912 a. m; then every 30 min.
utes until 4.12 p. M; then every 10 minutes I'M
til 9.42 p. M; then every 10 minutes until liz
p. m; then every hour as per night car
Schedule.
Leave FERRY Cos, 5.S8, sos, SIS a. M; then
every is minutes until 9.3S q. M; then every ~
minutes until S.Ss p. M; then every 10 minutes
until 8.88 D. M; then every 80 minutes until
I0O8 D. m; then L.0S and 1208; then every
hour as per night car schedule
Leave MERCHANTVILLE every minutes
from 5.82 q. 10. until Ell a. M; then every III
minutes until Az p. M; then every minutes
until 81 p. M; then every 10 minutes until
ll.47 p. m; then as per night car schedule
Leave FERRY at sos and 5S8 a. M; then
every 10 minutes until sos q. M; then every
minutes until S58 q. M; then every 10 min
utes until 3.58 p. M; then every minutes IN
til 7.58 D. m; then every 10 minutes until l2.06
midnight; then every hour as per night car
schedule.
NIGHT CAR-DAILY AND SUNDAY.
Leave Moorestown, 1.02 202, 302, 4.O2 q. m.
Leave Ferry, tI06 2-08, 30S, 4.06 q. M
kLast trip on Saturday nigh.
Connect with Mount Holly cars at stsnwick
avenue.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20

.Tm going in for poetry" lisped the
sweet young thing.
real. heartfelt poetry" Numbered
the man of letters, sis only written in
a garnet"
Eyes; I've heard hat So rye fitted
ND beautiful Tur.,lsh den IN ours."-
washington Herald.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
A IL ems Critical Brother.

Marie Antoinette's brother Joseph
could not bear the rouge pot, and one
evening when the queen was going
out, being heavily rouged. the emperor
was looking on. Pointing to a lady
present who was excessively bedaubed
with paint, Joseph remarked facetious-
Iy: "a little more under the eyesl Lay
on the rouge like fury, as that lady
doesr'-Hassard's Louis XVI"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20
Misunderstanding.

Nell hear their engagement was
broken off through a misunderstood
Ing. Believes; he understood she
had money, and she understood he
had.
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Farmer Hayrick-Why are you 60
ing to charge the summer boarders
more this year?
Farmer Corntassel-Pve called the
place a bungalow.-Puck.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20

There are certain flowers the per
fume Of which, it is said, is produced
by microbes.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20

Sensible men show their sense by
saying much in few words.-Franklin.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-07-20

~ Stops only ON signal or notice to Agent
gers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15

portrait miniatures, died in Bellevue He's
pital last night from cancer. She had
been TAX n from her studio on 5th ave.
nue. forty-eight hours be ore. where she
had shut h rself In her room with only
canary bird as q companion. The hns-
pFal physicians say she had heen suffer-
Ing from lack of nourishment She -
sixty years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15

years old. of York. Pa. to drown HIM
self in a bathtub early yesterday morn
ing at The Hotel Junker. after having
sent special delivery letter to his bro
Their. Mr.. H. w. Hailock Of Philips lane.
Frederick road. notifying him Of his in
tention.
Early yesterday morning the brother
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STORES, 513=515=517

was awakened at his home by the bearer
of a special letter on the hotel station
airy. which read as follows:
81 am tired Of battling against the con-
dit'1ns that face me. have had lots OF
trouble. and by the time this reaches you
l will have passed out Of this cold world.
The door will be tightly barred. and you
Will have to get key from the clerk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15

prohibition or liberal element, was elected
over c. D. Johns by large majority
Johns was an Independent candida and
was supported by the statewide prohibi-
ton advocates.
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downstairs. Your brother

downstairs. Your brother DANIEL"
Mr.. Hallock Immediately came to the
hotel. reaching there about 1880 o'clock.
and at once went upstairs. accompanied
by the clerk. Arriving at the room, 1t
was found the door was locked. En-
trance was finally gained by means of
the firescape. Mr.. Hallock is survived by
widow. The body was taken from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15
ENDS LIFE IN BATHTUB.
Hotel Guest Kills Himself in Balti-
more Hotel.

BALTIMORE. October 15.-Despondency
due to financial troubles is believed to
have caused Daniel e. Haliock. forty-six
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15

NASHVILLE. October 15.-In q munich
pal election here yesterday. Hilary =.
Howse, democratic nominee for mayor.
and representative Of the so-cslled anti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15
Boys Wear at
Bargain Prices.

Boys Double breasted Suits; straight
knee pants: ii, IS and I6 years. q no
Sell up to $500. y 40
Boys Double-breasted Suits; pairs
bloomer pants with each suit. 7 d = Or
to II years. $500 value. ....... DID, DO
Boys Norfolk Coat Bloom
sr Pants Suits; to 10 years. IS 4 .OS
Boys Double-breasted Suits; pairs
bloomer pants with each suit; CO ON
to II years. All ST. value. 80. 9ZeOV
Boys Red and Tan Covert Top Goats;
brass buttons and emblem on d. =, on
sleeve. $500 value. ....... 0Z,Sy
Boys Wool and Corduroy Bloomer Pants;
sell at sec and 6ocs S to II years. on
Sale price. Observation-Disclosures. oOVC
Boys Straight Bottom Knee MM
Pants; nearly all sizes. Sell at SOC. ZYC
Boys Wool Straight-bottom
Knee Pants to II years. Sell up 400
10 ply. ......... .................
Boys Russian Blouse Waists; Oh
sizes and years Selling at 6ec. a0VC
Boys Good-wearing Blouse
Waists, in sizes 4 to IS years. Sale S~
price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. w
Fourth Floor
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Observation-Disclosures Elected:

the hotel to an undertaking establish
ment.
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Portrait Painter Dies Of Cancer.,

NEW YORK, October 15-Miss Sarah
Austin, once well known as q painter of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14

Married, at Paw Paw May ~, by
Justice Rowland, Freeman Johnson and
Hazel V. Dine, both of Hamilton
The high school base ball team have
at last struck their gait. They defeated
Lawton Wednesday by the score OF y to |.
Josiah Hopkins, who went to Ann Ar
Dor last week, had a bad tumor removed
from his hand. He is reported as dong
nicely.
Leo Caro-, grand lecturer of the grand
lodge, X. of f., was m Paw Paw last
Monday aud vlsiteu Maple Grove lodge
No 1876.
Blaine Warner is visiting friends in
Lansing aud Detroit. He will attend
the May festival IN Ann Arbor before
his return.
Mrs. Perrin GIidden died at her home
in Detroit the first OF the week, aud her
remains were brought mere for burial
on Thursday.
Advertised letters: Mrs. Fred Nelson,
Miss Grace Thompson, Mr.. Fred Brown,
Mr. G. M. Chase, Melville Hernch, Mr..
John +. Horton
Fred Dibble has sold his residence IN
La Grave street and is moving into the
Showerman house recently vacated 10y
Will Clark and family.
Don Cochrane of the Hartford Day
Spring, his wife aud little son and Mrs.
Eugle came over to Paw Paw last FRI
day 10 Don's automobile.
w. M. Beebe, of the Michigan United
! Railways of Kalamazoo, was in town
Monday. While here he purchased
piano OF Leland B. Gorton
South Haven viii celebrate the open
ing of their new boat line service on
Saturday, May -. Ii will be gala day
with races, athletlc events, etc.
Mrs Hattie Hogmire of Edwardsburg,
! Mrs. Ahene Wells of Detroit aud Mrs.
Dr. Reynolds of Battle Greek attended
the funeral OF George Andrews.
Tony Miller Of Plainwet and Mat
Murphy of La wton and Joe Moves OF
South Haven were IN town Friday to
attend the funeral of George Andrews.
The X. O. L. NJ. will hold a special
meeting Tuesday evening, May Is,
Deputy Commander Servoss of st. Jo-
seph will be present. Every knight
should be present.
Mrs Clarence Richmond, who under
went dangerous operation at the hos
ptal ~ Am Arbor some time ago, Is
getting along nicely and will soon be
able to come home
Mrs Seth Allen received word frou
her 81 ster Mrs L. Q. Tracy of Toledo,
Ohio that they were to sail Saturday
May 10Th or the steamer Minnewaska
for Europe, with hopes of benetiVung
Mr. Tracy's health