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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19

der hen pheasants and sober hued
fowls in delightfully."- rich colorings on
highly glazed gray green backgrounds.
Bronze and enamel ornaments, paper
weights, hatpins, brooches. ETC., all are
found in the form of familiar farm
yard creatures and also appear as owls,
frogs and wild birds, while "golliwogs,"
lucky" black cats and hideous little
Billikens have had to vacate their
pedestals in favor of newer charms and
mascots In the shape Of a Growing
cock.
We have long been familiar with
dainty little egg cozies made to repre-
sent q cocks head These are more
popular than ever. particularly when
expressed in white cloth with scarlet
comb and wattles. Others in dark
green. yellow and red may be stuffed
as penwipers or emery cushions.
Chandelier pincushions may be
painted with very little trouble and are
extremely effective. A fat. hanging
pincushon is made by neatly covering
two rounds of cardboard about FIVE
inches in diameter with velvet and cut
ting out a few rounds of thick felt
or flannel, which are placed in layers
until the desired thickness Is obtained
A piece Of satin ribbon hides the edge,
and to this the two velvet covers are
invisibly sewed. When a cocks head
has been painted on the side in glow
ing colors and bows of ribbon Of two
shades added by which to suspend the
cushion the result is very pleasing. 1t
is so easy to procure good copies Of
cock and hens nowadays. There is an
excellent series of colored picture post
cards that serve admirably as guides.
or they may be frequently found in
children's picture books.
A very novel key rack is shown in
the illustration and is quite easy to
manage A small strip of bamboo or
a rustic stick about eight inches long
and hattened at the back must be pro
cured. Three little hooks must be
screwed into this to hold keys. The
cock, with the rising sun behind him.
should be painted on extremely thick
water color paper and cut out care
fully with scissors or sharp knife
This is firmly glued to the back of
the strip Of wood and a ring fastened
behind the cock by which to suspend
the whole. This design. considerably
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
DANCING STARS.
The TwinkIers Seem to Jump When
Viewed Through q Telescope.

The TwinkIers Seem to Jump When
Viewed Through Telescope.
One Of the most interesting things
appearing In the telescope when that
instrument Is pointing heavenward is
the appearance of jumping stars. OF
course we can see stars twinkle with
out a telescope, but with a telescope
they may be seen to jump and actual
" to dance. The cause is the same
mixing currents Of light and heavy
air causing refraction or bending of
the rays Of light coming from the star
We can see the same phenomenon by
looking at a small object In a room
through the air directly over a hot
radiator. The object seems to jump
and dance as If playing hide and seek
with itself.
This jumping in the telescope or
twinkling to the naked eye has also
been explained by what is called In
terference Ii two sources of light are
placed close to each other. then on a
screen placed properly we cap catch
an alternate band of white and dark
hnes OF course If the eye be placed
at dark line it can see neither source
of light. The production of these dark
lines Is accomplished by different
light waves reaching the screen in op-
posite phases so as to blot out or can
eel the effect due to each. In like man.
ner ii can be shown that If the star
has polychromatic light it can and has
actually been observed to change color
from this effect alone
The best time to observe this effect
Of star dancing is on cold. crisp
night The telescope should be point
ed to twinkling star as near the
horizon as can be found. as to see a
star on the horizon we have to look
through much more atmosphere than
to see one In the zenith. and there is
consequently more chance for varied
currents.-St Louis Republic.
Clap an extinguisher upon your irony
If you are unhappily blessed with a
vein of it.-Lamb
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
sHERIDAN's RusE.
Il Settled the Dramatisps Account
With His Wine Merchant.

Il Settled the Dramatisrs Account
With His Wine Merchant.
1t Is related of Richard Brinsley
Sheridan. the dramatist and statesman.
that always in debt. he had among
his creditors the brothers Chalie, who
were the partners in a wine firm in
1775.
One day when he was giving din
ner party to some distinguished people
Sheridan sent for one of the brothers.
told him he was now able to settle his
account and invited him to the dinner
party, asking him to come before the
hour for some private conversation
Chalie arrived early, and he was no
sooner in the house than Sheridan sent
of servant with a note to the clerk.
desiring him, as Mr.. Chalie was ia
voring him with his company, to send
as soon as possible three dozen OF
burgundy. two dozen Of claret and two
dozen Of port. with a dozen of old
hook.
The unsuspecting clerk sent the
wine. with which the guests were so
pleased that they asked where it came
from. Sheridan. turning toward Chalie.
said. II am indebted to my friend here
for all the wine you have tasted and
am always proud to recommend him."
1t was not until the following morn
ing that Chalie realized the double
meaning IN Sheridan's words. The
debt was Cancelled.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
Winter Honne of Dear.

The winter home of the American red
deer is very interesting. When the
snow begins to fly the leader Of the
herd guides them to some sheltered
spot where provender is plentiful. Here
as the snow falls they pack 1t down.
tramping out a considerable space.
while about them the snow mounts
higher and higher until they cannot
get out If they would From the main
opening or yard" as 1t Is called.
tramped out paths lead to the nearby
trees and shrubbery which supply
them with food. In this way they
manage to pass the winter in compare
tive peace and safety.-St. Nicholas.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
EASY TO FLOAT.
Simple Rules That VIII Aid Those
Who Want to Learn.

Simple Rules That viii Aid Those
Who Want to Learn.
lit Is inexcusable for cramps to
cause the death Of good swimmer"
remarked an old and enthusiastic
swimmer.
ANY normal person can float in the
water" he said. "a good swimmer
can learn more easily than others, and
he should learn 1t. There may be hu-
man bodies that win be entirely sub
merged If unsupported, but l doubt 1t,
and know that such bodies are rare.
Probably the bodies of drowned
people sink because they have taken
in large quantities of water. Whether
this is or is not the explanation is act
important
with the air expelled as much as
possible by ordinary breathing and
with no swimming movement some
part of the head win remain above the
water. If the experiment is to be pro-
longed 1t Is more agreeable to throw
the head back and have the nose above
the water, but that Is detail.
when you are In the water you
should practice floating. Il Is easier
to float In deep than In shallow water,
but until you have learned to swim
prudence demands that you remain
where you can stand with your head
above water. Walk out until the sur
face Is near your shoulders. You can
float in a less depth, but it is more
difficult. Allow yourself to fall back.
ward Make no effort to prevent
sinking. Let your nose point to the
zenith. Your head may go under wa
ter, but 1t will rise again. You can
take my word for it, knowing that II
you fall you can stand on your feet.
IF you have followed instructions
you should float the first time. The
important thing to remember first, last
and all the time Is: Hold your breath
all the time unless you know you will
take In air and not water.
you who have not learned to float
may be thrown into the water. You
may have few hours or a few Sec
onds Of warning Use those few or
many seconds to get control of your
self. and there are two things you
should bring to the front In your
thoughts. Refrain from breathing ex-
cept when you know you will take in
air and not water. and If swimmer
attempts to rescue you make no effort
to grasp him except when and as he
requests.
If he Is wise and a good swim
mer he will not allow you to do this.
as an effort to grasp him will add to
his labors, and be will need all his
strength. Plain Dealer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
Family Relations.

"Who is that man you were just
talking within
That's my brother-in-law"
He looks enough like you to be your
own brother"
He is my own brother. We are
twins
Twins? Then why did you say be
was your brother-in-lawY
Because he is. have three broth
ers-one In law. one In medicine and
nna in the srnpn
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19

enlarged, is very suitable worked in
outline in flax thread upon linen coy
for hot water can, especially If the
appropriate words,
up. up says the growing cock
Don't you hear the village clock?"
are introduced.
A handsome blotter also displays this
favored bird of dawning" upon the
cover, proudly Haunting the motto.
"While live I'll crow"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
Madeira Island Roads.

In the whole of the Madeira islands
there are no wheeled vehicles, for the
roads are too rough and mountainous.
There are few heavy sledges drawn
by bullocks. but tie tavorite modes Of
locomotion are hammocks slung on
poles and borne by natives and basket
sledges. The latter are USED for de-
scending the mountains and are skill
fully guided by a runner behind.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
THE NEWEST FADS.
"The Early Village Cock" Crows
From Cushion Tops.
BILLIKENS vAcATE PEDESTALS

Handsome 5lotters Display the Favor
cd bird of Dawning" Upon Their
Covers Proudly Haunting the Motto
"WhiIe Live I'll Crow"
The almost universal interest aroused
by M. Rostand's clever play "Chante-
cler" has found practical expression In
many of the seasons novelties.
1.-THE early village cock" has indeed
made his salutation to the morn" to
good purpose and awakened us to the
realization of the aesthetic charms of
the humble denizens Of farmyard and
forest.
The newest specimens of art pottery
bear upon their quaint forms repre-
sensations of gallant chanticleer, slen~
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
A Troussr Rail.

A handy contrivance that may be
fitted up in bedroom cupboard is IL
Illustrated here. and 1t will be found
great convenience and save considera-
BILE time and trouble Trousers. like
other garments. cannot well be hung
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
It's Made Of Chiffon and 10 Very
nainku

It's Made Of Chiffon and 10 Very
Dainty.
Have you seen the new chiffon work
bags2 They are novel, good looking
and. more surprising yet, wear better
than do silk ones. A girl has given
one hard use for a year and half.
and 1t is still in good condition.
To make such bag for prize at
bridge party cut an oval bottom Of
stiff cardboard dimensions IL by
inches, with rounding ends. If the
board is heavy enough one piece will
answer. Generally two ovals are bet
ter. Cover first with cotton batting,
then with white satin, and overcast
the edges neatly together. Put under
weight to prevent warping.
The top is made from white chiffon
over color. Three-quarters of yard
of each color is required Cut the
pieces across from selvage TO selvage
and sew into the seams at each end.
Put the colored chiffon underneath
and turn In the edge at the top to the
depth of quarter of an inch. Turn
the bottom up into quarter inch hem
to give more body for the overcasting.
Sewage is placed to selvage, but the
chiffons are not sewed together.
Two inches from the top run an
inch wide casing. sewed by hand, In
silk to match the lining. Leave an
opening through the selvage of white
chiffon to insert drawstrings Of inch
wide double faced white satin ribbon.
To open the bag to its full extent al
low FIVE yards of ribbon cut into two
yard lengths
Overcast the bottom of the bag to
the oval bottom and finish the top with
half inch white cluny or valenciennes
lace.
For card party Of half dozen ia
bles such bags would form handsome
prizes If each one were made up in
different color, such as lavender and
white, yellow and white. green, pink,
blue and coral color. with ribbon and
outer layer white.
Chiffon is used rather than chiffon
cloth, but the latter viii probably
wear better. though not so fluffy. In
selecting the chiffon get good quail
ty and make sure that both are the
same width. as 1t simplifes the Joining
and lets the parts fall In more graceful
folds when drawn up.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
An Excention,

Smith (dogmatically,-There is no
rule without an exception. Brown
oh, yes. there isl There is no exception
to the rule that man must always be
present while being shaved
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19
When lronina.

The backs of old kid gloves, sewed
together and used as an interlining to
kitchen kettle or laundry iron holders.
are invaluable as a means of giving
protection TO the hands without add
ing materially to the bulk of the hold
er. A piece of felt, flannel, blanketing.
serge or even velveteen may be used
as the outer covering.
When heating fiatirons 1t is always
pest to lift them and wipe after being
on the gas stove.
Instead of having an iron stand on
which to rest your irons. use an ordi
nary brick for the purpose. The brick
being good nonconductor, the iront
will retain their heat longer
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
80 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, 1910-07-19
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
CATARRH
EIy's Cream Balm

Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.
It cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased mem.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-07-19


to be seen in the window, for the
blinds were closed. If shot had been
fired it must have been from between
the stats.
The occurrence did not make much
impression on me, but an hour later,
on going downstairs, found the hotel
proprietor, the servants, the guests, all
horror stricken. On asking the cause
/ was told that General A. had been
shot by some one who had fired a bull
let into his room through an open win
dow. Upon asking the time the affair
occurred / was told that it was about
half past 8.
/ knew perfectly well that had
seen the smoke of the weapon that had
done the deed and could point out the
window from which it had been fired,
but I held my peace. Some one had
revenged long list of barbarities WIS.,
tied upon those who had dared to at
tempt to build up an oppressed people,
and / was not interested in taking any
part In the affair. inquired IL it was
known from what point the shot was
fired and was told that it was believed
it had come from tree that grew
near the generals window. By this
l knew that was the only person who
had witnessed the firing. By giving
the information possessed the police
would have description of the per.
son or persons occupying the room
from which the assassin had done the
work, and they would be pretty sure to
make the arrest. l confess, sympathiz-
ing with the Russian revolutionists. l
had no intention of enlightening them.
was pleased, however, possessing
such secret. that the time had come
for me to leave Mentone. My steamer
was due to sail from Genoa the next
morning. and took a night train for
that city. stood, shortly before sail
ing, on the upper deck looking at the
Swarm Of people. some hurrying
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-01
IN EARLY DAYS OF COFFEE
Beverage Met with Strong Dlsap-
provaI Of English Sellers Of
Strong Liquor.

There is a quaint reference to cot
fee in Burtons Anatomy of Melan-
choly" The Turks writes Burton,
have drink called coffee (for they
used no wine). so named Of a berry as
black as SCOT and as bitter (like that
black drink which was in use among
the Lacedoemonians, and perhaps the
samel, which they sip still Of and
sup as warm as they can suffer; they
spend much time in those coffee
houses, which are somewhat like our
own ale houses or taverns. and there
they sit chatting and drinking to drive
away the time and to be merry To-
gether. because they find by expe-
rience that kind OF drink so used
helpeth digestion and procureth
alacrity"
The Introduction Of coffee into this
country dates from the period of the
protectorate, says the London Chron-
icIe. According to a restoration
pamphleteer, Coffee and common
wealth came in together" The first
coffee house In London was estab-
lished in 1862 by Pasqua Rosee. the
Armenian servant OF a city merchant
Others were quick to follow. Natu-
rally the pubIicans and owners OF
licensed houses viewed these innova-
tions with alarm. Mr.. lakewood in
his recently published book on THE
Inns. Ales and Drinking Customs OF
Old England" recalls the case Of one
James Fare, who was accused Of
"making and selling drink called
coffee. whereby In makinge the same
he annoyed his neighbours by evil
smells. and for keeplnge of fire for
the most part night and day. whereby
his chimney and chamber hath been
set on fire, to the great danger and
affrlghtment OF his neighbours"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-01

IMPROVES

Paris, Feb 1.-1nhe Improvement in
the general flood situation continues
and the spirits OF the Parisians are
rising as the waters fail. Street hawk
ers are selling post card pictures Of the
flood and the bouleyards are once
more gay with rejoicing thousands.
With the crisis past, the mercurial
French temperament faces the subsi-
diary troubles with a light heart, but
the papers already are sounding note
Of warning that the lesson must not
be forgotten that measures must be
taken to avoid a repetition OF the dis
aster
The prefect Of the department OF the
Seine has issued Instructions to the
owners of flooded houses to clean and
disinfect their premises to the satisfac-
tion Of the municipal architects within
twenty-four hours after the subsistence
Of the waters.
The government has ordered the tax
collectors to show the greatest leniency
to delinquents and the Monte de Piete
is extending pawn-tickets for three
months.
Several steam trans today resumed
the work Of pumping out the subway,
and considerable progress is being
made in the sections whore the flood ISL
lowest.
Public and private benevolence con-
tinues TO respond to the call Of the suf-
ferers. Theaters and societies are Or
benefits, while the various
race courses are arranging a big meet
ing for the spring, the receipts of which
will go to the poor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-01

KILLS 100

Primero, Colo, Feb. l.--Oyer 100
men are believed to have been killed
by terrific explosion iii the Primero
mine oe the Colorado Fuel & Iron Com
pany at lS0 yesterday afternoon.
Fifteen bodies have been recovered
and rescue parties are making desper.
ate efforts 70 reach the interior work
iugs cut off from the outside by the
caying in Of the main shaft. The bod
les were literally blown to pieces and
unrecognizable.
Three men were killed at the houth
Of the main slope BY the force Of the
explosion
Both fans with which the mine is
equipped are shattered and it was i'm
possible to enter the mine until they
were repaired at 1880 last night night.
As soon as the fans were repaired
General superintendent j. f. Thpmp.
son and rescue party entered by
the main air shaft, but were unable to
reach the main shaft which is com
pletely blocked The party returned
to the surface after securing five bod
les which were badly burned
A party equipped with oxygen he'll
NETS replaced them and are now
searching for more bodies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-01
HENS THAT POISONED FISH
Ez Cobb Tells About Pets That Had
Brains and Knew How to
Use Them.

"Pshawl" said Ez Cobb, Barkers
VILE poultry fancier, when lie read
about hen owned by H. G. Spauldins
OF Colebrook, digging bait for het
owner when he had the fishing fever
That's nothing, I've got some Rhode
Islands reds that poisoned fish Il
death because the fish stole wormi
from EN-"
How did they do that?" demanded
an incredulous listener.
II have a deep spring in an open
lot" replied Ez "The fish / kept in
II got so wise that they dug thei
own worms. The earth at the edges
Of the spring had lots Of worms. and
whenever a fish saw one crawling out
of the ground he would jump out OF
the water and grab it. My Rhode
Island reds. In scratching about the
spring saw what the fish were doing.
Now, what do you think those mur.
derous hens did? They went to my
potato patch, where I'd put Paris
green. They got their bills full OF
poison. went back to the spring and
washed their bills free OF the Paris
green. I tried hard to get the poison
out OF the spring, but was too late.
It dissolved The next morning all
the fish were dead.
Now, the hens have the worms,
and we don't dare drink from the
spring. And some people say that
chickens haven't any brains"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-01
STRENGTHEN
BOOZE LAW

Guthrie, okla, Feb Ito make 1t
felony to willfully fail, neglect or re-
fuse to enforce the provisions Of the
Billups prohibition law, punishable at
from one to five years at hard labor in
the state penitentiary, is one Of the
purposes Of an amendment to the law
introduced in the house yesterday by
Representative Jahn, Of Coal county
and Burnett, OF Washita county. The
bill also gives the governor power on
petition Of fifty citizens Of town or
100 citizens OF a county TO suspend
any officer which the petitioners ac-
cuse of such neglect or failure to per-
form his duty and to fill the vacancy
during suspension with a suitable per-
son
We governor is then to begin pro
sceedings against the accused officers
in a court Of competent jurisdiction.
Conviction not only means a peniten-
tiary sentence but takes away the right
to hold office both now and in the
future.
The bill also repeals that section OF
the existing law providing that one
half Of all forfeitures. etc, shall be d.
yided between the county road and
bridge fund and the state agency, and
provides that confiscations Of all IL.
legal liquors and paraphernalia shall
be sold, the state agency to retain 10
per cent Of the net proceeds after costs
Of sale and transportations are paid,
an dthe remaining 80 per cent of the
proceeds Of confiscation turned into
the salary fund Of the county or city
In which forfeited.
All officers are required to invoice
to the superintendent of the state
agency all forfeitures within five days
of time made and to ship same on
his orders.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-01
NEW BOOKS AT the CARNEGIE
LIBRARY

Following is a list OF new books re.
ceiyed al the Carnegie Public Library:
Juvenile
Arabian, Arabian Nights.
Carpenter. Geographical Readers.
six volumes.
One Syllable Series, colored ilIustra-
tions--Life Of Lincoln, History of the
United States, Swiss Family Robin.
son, Robinson Crusoe.
Jacob Abbott, Life Of Nero, Life Of
Josephine. Life Of Richard III. Life of
Louis XIV. Life OF Queen Elizabeth,
Life Of Marie Antoinette. Life Of Mary
Queen OF Scots, Life Of Napoleon
Bonaparte.
Lang, Blue Fair Book. Red Fairy
Book.
Jacobs. Reynard the Fox
Jackson, Cat Stories.
Kipllng, Jungle Book.
Seton, Lives OF the Hunted, Little
Forresters.
Pyle, King Arthur and His Knights,
The Merry Adventure Of Robin Hood