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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
scHUYLER's TOY CANAL.
II Made the Principle of Locks Clear
to the Dutchmen.

It Made the Principle of Locks Clear
to the Dutchmen.
1t is not known who first conceived
the magnificent idea of connecting by
canal Lake Erie with the Atlantic
ocean. Experiments to improve the
navigation of the Mohawk by means
of small canals and locks had been
tried years before De Witt Clinton
built the Erie canal. The purpose,
which was to connect Lake Ontario
through the Mohawk with the Hudson,
met with a formidable obstacle at Lit
tie falls, where the river descended
for mile or two over a series of
rapids.
General Philip Schuyler of Revolu-
tionary fame had planned a series of
locks to overcome this descent of the
river. Knowing that the success of
the project would depend upon the IA
yor with which the Dutch farmers,
settled near the river. received it, he
visited them. Calling meeting at
tavern, he unfoided his plan. The old
Dutchmen loved and honored Schuyler,
for he was the head Of an old Dutch
family They were delighted with
the prospe Of the commerce OF the
state 81 Hing PAST their farms, but they
could aot comprehend how boats could
ascend Little falls.
The general by means of drawings
explained the principle of locks. 1t
was in vain The stolid Dutchmen
shook their heads, saying that they did
not believe word of it. Water would
not run uphill. and it was useless for
the general to endeavor to make them
believe that II would
The general went to bed mortified
at his failuEe Turning over the thing
In his MIND, happy thought suggest
ed Itself. He arose, lighted candle,
look a knife and a few shingles and
went into the tavern yard. Digging
miniature canal of two different levels,
he connected them by a lock of shin
! giles. Then he summoned the Dutch
men, who came grumbling at being
aroused from their slumbers. Pouring
water from pail into the little canal,
he locked chip through from the low
er to the upper level
well, general, dot beats eferything"
exclaimed the astonished Dutchmen.
Now We understands und We goes NIT
you unit your canal!'-New York Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
CHINAMEN ARE TOUGH.
lhey Can Live Under Conditions That
Would XII a White Man.

lhey Can Live Under Conditions That
Would XII a White Man.
Peculiar power TO resist disease is a
characteristic of the Chinese. accord
ing to Professor +. A ROSS. For in
stanVe. out of ten children born in
western homes three. normally the
weakest three. will fail to grow up.
Out Of ten children born in China about
eight are doomed TO die in infancy.
The difference is due to the hardships
that infant life meets with among the
Chinese. and with such rigorous selec-
tioa i,.eTe results stock displaying
peculiar hardness. Living in the su-
persaturlted. man stiaed land, pro-
foundly ignorant of the principles of
hygiene. the misses have developed an
immunity to noxicus microbes which
ex, is,s the wonder and envy of the for
eianer.
they are nor affected by mosquito
bite hat viii raise large lump on the
l;l...5 coE.e foreigner says Professor
Ross They can use contaminated
water from canals without mourning
dysa,i.ery. There is very little typhoid,
and shat there is is so attenuated it
WAS long doubted to be typhoid. All
physicians agree that among the Chi
nese smallpox is mild disease. The
chief Of the army medical staff points
out that during the autumn maneuvers
the soldiers sleep on damp ground
with a little straw under them without
any i'll effects.
Coolies. after two hours of burden
bearing at dog trot. win shovel them
selves full Of hot rice with scarcely
any mastication and hurry on for an
other two hours \ white man would
vfiiAe with Indigestion. The Chinese
seem able to sleep in aay position. |
have seen them sleeping on piles Of
lrie Ks or stones or poies. with block
er brick for pillow and with the
hot SUI shining full into the face
They strand d crampel position Longer
thin we can and can hee. on longer at
HOMOGENEOUS toll unrelie. ed by change
or break" Chicago NeWs.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
WORKED THE DIPLOMAT.
The Part Chinese Minister Played as
Presa Anent

a Press Agent.
When WI Ting Fang was minister
from China at Washington he was the
most curious man In the diplomatic
corps He would go any place to see
anything There was a rundown sub
urban resort near the capital in hard
luck. Everybody would go of evenings
to a rival resort on the same trolley
lire mile or two beyond 1t. The re-
sort hired publicity agent and told
him to drum up trade The press gen
ius got a private car and invited Mr..
Wa and his family aud suit to spend
an evening at the resort. which was
painted in marvellous colors. WI ac-
cepted and took the whole legation
out. and they were entertained at din
ner. While the Chinese guests were
dining the publicity man put a leather
lunged barker, with a megaphone, on
the platform, and when the trolley
cars. loaded to the guards with people
for the rival place stopped. the barker
ba wled out:
Come in and see WI Ting Fang,
the Chinese minister. and his suit
They are in oriental costumes. They
are eating with chopsticks."
The people piled off the cars, and
that night Mr. WI was the center of
the biggest crowd in the history of the
resort. The scheme turned the tide
for the rundown resort. and it has
been prosperous ever since. But Mr..
WI went back to China without ever
discovering the part he had played as
a press agent.--New York World
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
THE HUMAN BRAIN.
Scientists Claim II Is Distributes All
Over the Body.

Scientists Claim II Is Distributed All
Over the Body
Once 1t was believed that the gray
matter of the brain was confined with
10 the skull. Now physicians and 9TH
er students of physiology tell US that
this same gray" matter is found in
other parts OF the body-for instance,
in the tips of the fingers of the blind,
where the thinking has been con-
seiously much exercised. One physi-
clan tells US there is little brain in the
throat, and it often seems to be an in
dependent thinking organ. An oper-
ator on the throat must become a
friend and conhdant of that little
brain or his operation will not be sue
cessful The little brain has a memo
ry. and If the operators hand has
slipped and misused that throat the
brain in the head may consent to the
operation and desire it, but that little
throat brain will resist even If 1t be
months after the mistake. and If the
operator persists the patient may be
thrown into commissions. such is the
memory of that little brain.
And what has been discovered in the
throat and in the finger tips will yet
be discovered throughout the whole
body, because we will consciously
think in every part At present much
of the thinking is Involuntary. not
with the cooperation Of the eye or
central consciousness. but self knowl-
edge brings you where you cooperate
with yourself. and there are harmony
and unity in all the activities Of the
body because Of confidence throughout
in the master of it.
The cells Of your body can be seen
as little selves or people, forming a
government over which you exercise
good rule by becoming acquainted
with your people. educating public
sentiment in noble thinking. putting
away internal strife. hatred and other
forms of inharmony Certain persons
suffer because they have hatred and
despised parts and functions Of their
bodies. Hatred withers. paralyzes
and congests. No one can do his best
under disapproyal-seek out way to
think kindly. generously, truly Of your
| eIf.-Detroit Free Press
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23

AMONG THE BILLS to be considered by
the Legislature is one to abolish poll taxes.
Something in the way of legislation
ought to be done In the matter of poll
taxes, but opinions differ as to whether
they should be abolished, or the statutes
be made more stringent to compel their
collection.
That 1t is possible to collect them is
clearly shown by Newark, Elizabeth and
few other cities Fully ninety per cent
of those subject to poll taxes either pay
them voluntarily in the places referred to
or are invited to do SO In way that adj
mits of no declining. But In most places
throughout the State no effort whatever is
made to collect them; and from these
come, the demand that they be abolished.
AS the case now stands, an unjust,
double burden is laid on property owners
who pay taxes. The poll taxes are levied
and only small part of them collected.
This leaves more or less of deficiency, to
on the consistent taxpayers. The man
who refuses to pay his poll tax goes scot
free, In most places, and the dollar he
owes to the public treasury comes out of
somebody else's pocket.
In some States, Pennsylvania, for ex-
ample, no man can vote unless he can
show a poll tax receipt. This resulted in
wholesale bribery and corruption over
there, the politicians paying the delin-
quents' taxes in order to obtain their
votes. Under the corrupt practises act in
New Jersey such system would be well
nigh impracticable, and very dangerous
to the bribers, to say the least.
To abolish the poll tax would be to
make virtual paupers of many thousands
of voters; for it would be an admission
that they could contribute nothing to help
meet the public expenses. And yet they
would haye the right to say, by their
votes, who should pay taxes, how much
should be levied, and how the public
funds should be expended.
1t is very poor citizen, indeed, who
cannot scratch together an average of two
cents week to help pay for the schooling
of his children, the lighting of streets, the
protection of his life and the right to elect
a President, a Governorland other National,
State and local officials. And it is very
weak municipal government that can't
collect at least ninety per cent of its poll
taxes, even under existing laws such
places are generally those in the grip of
politicians who desire to cater to the non
faxpaying voters. NeaoaYk Star.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
FOUR RULES or SELLING.
They Went With the Job the Gritty
Salesman Landed.

Salesman Landed.
Until some ten years ago it was an
axiom in the big packing house circles
of Chicago that salesman should be
guided by four rules as laid down by
ohe of the famous heads of that in
dustry. He was noted for his brusque-
ness and also a democratic nature
that scorned the usual hedge of clerks
:ha< stands between a big man and his
callers.
A bright manly looking chap entered
the office one day when he was very
busy.
"GoOd morning." he began politely.
The packer gave him a hasty glance
"Well, what the blankety- blank
blank do you want?' he growled.
Il want civil treatment, and want
it blankety blank-blank quick" came
the sharp answer.
"OhI' The packer looked up in sur
prise Moduating his voice a trife.
he asked. what can do for your
Il want job as a salesman. have
worked as butcher, l have worked
In the packing houses. and l have sold
smaller lines to the meat trade. | have
references to prove that l deliver the
goods, and have them with me. l
want to get into a bigger field, and l
nm here to make good. Have you got
a job openY'
"lf we haven't we'll make an open
ing for yon Report to the sales man
ager Monday morning"
As the young man started to leave
the Office the brusque old packer called
him back
DO you know why you got that
job" he asked.
mo, sir"
We'll. you have the three essentials
that make good salesman. I'll point
them out to you, so you'll remember
en. First. you don't think any man is
better than You are. and you have the
nerve to stick TO it; second. you knew
the good points Of what you had to
sell: third. you stated them in the few
est possible words I'll add a fourth
get ont before change my mind. =
business
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
MAKING GOLD PENS.
The Metals That Are Used and the
Process OF Manufacture.

The Metals That Are Used and the
Process Of Manufacture.
The tiny tip of white metal seen on
the under side of the point of gold
pen may be of platinum, but it is more
likely to he iridium. Iridium is very
hard metal, and it is expensive. 1t
costs about four times as much as gold.
The purpose of the iridium tip is, Of
course, to give the pen a more durable
point,
The gold pen maker buys his gold at
the assay Office in bars of pure a carat
gold, which he melts and alloys with
silver and copper to the degree of fine
ness required Gold of IA carats Is
used in the manufacture of the best
American gold pens, that being the de-
gree of fineness deemed most suitable
for pen use. but good pens made In
this country for sale in France are
made of IS carats, the French govern
ment requiring that all articles exposed
for sale in that country as made OF
gold shall he of not less than Is car
ats
ne SDtu HUH NAC pCAo 0AN "
be made is rolled and rerolled until
what was originally thick, heavy bar
of gold has been rolled into thin gold
ribbon about three feet in length by
four inches wide. Then this gold rib
bon is put into machine which
stamps out of it pen shapes, all still
fiat. Then on the top of each OF these
pen shapes is fused the iridium point,
and then the shapes go to Sitting
machine. which cuts the slit In the
pen. From the Sitting machine the
pens go through another, which gives
them their rounded, familiar pen form,
and then the pens are ground and pol
ished and finished ready for use.
American gold pens in fountain pens
or as DIP pens are sold in every coun-
try in Furone in competition with pens
of British or of German manufacture,
and under the same competition they
are sold throughout the world in South
America, Africa, Japan, China, wher-
ever pens are used.-New York Sun.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
EnIiohtenino a Poet.

The English poet Mr.. Powys told
have been the party of the second
part He said that he was talking to
an old country woman on the occasion
of the queens jubilee in 1897 What
do you understand by the word 'jubi-
leeT" he asked her.
well" answered the old dame. ST
you've been married fifty years and
the mans alive it's golden wedding
If he's dead it's a jubilee"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
Ancient cancer Cure.

An ancient oriental cure for cancer
was to apply live toad to the affected
part. A well authenticated case of this
form of treatment was that of the wife
of merchant of Smyrna. A live toad
was strapped tightly over the diseased
part, and. it was said, the woman was
completely cured within a short time.
1t was a sacrifice upon the part of the
toad. however. as it died after it had
been on duty twenty four hours.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
Excitinq.

Anything going on this EVENING"
Eyes: there's to he a performance at
the Athletic gardens A fellow will
undertake TO sublue an automobile
that has a record of having killed six
men. He's TO do it In one hour or for
felt 81 600 = chicago Tribune
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23

The Actress (disdainfully) = Twenty
dollars a week! Why. whom do you
think you're trying to engage?
Manager lof bush repertoire compa
n.y. : Why-er-I beg your pardon,
madam, but which New York theater
is named after youf-Puck.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23

ESTATE OF WILSON STOKES

Notice is hereby given that the accounts of
the subscribers, executors of Wilson Stokes,
deceased, late of the county OF Burlington.
will be audited and stated by the Surrogate
and reported for settlement and allowance to
the Orphans Court OF said county at a
session to be held March 7, 1912.
WILLIAM w. STOKES,
BARCLAY l.. STOKES.
Ian IT 1910 CHARLES w. STOKES.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23

NOTICE
r. ~ o,.di,ors Of charles n. Rfker:.

To the Creditors Of Charles II. Rfker:
Notice Is hereby given that Charles
Rixer having applied to the Burlington
County Common Pleas Court for discharge
as an insolvent debtor. the Court has fixed
February 18th, A. ID. 1912, at ten o clock. at the
Court House at Mount Holly. in said county
of Burlington and state of New Jersey, as the
time and place atwhich said Court VIII attend
discharge OF said Charles ii. Riker as an In
eo'' DAVIS & DAVIS,
Attorneys of Charles IL Riker.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
Sur. Sion

"Do you think they are engagedf
IT think so. They're giving family
party tomorrow night so that all the
relatives can meet him."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
HOLLAND RUsK

An excellent food for dyspeptics
or any one else requiring a light
nourishing food, Ioc box.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
FREIHoFER's BREAD

Save the labels and help the boy
to get a pushmobile.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
Pure Food

is question that is engaging the
attention of the U, S. Government
to such an extent that they spend
thousands of dollars yearly for that
sole purpose.
Does it not therefore behoove
you as an individual to see that
the food you use is of the proper
sort +?
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
RUrTERINE

is in larger demand than ever now
that butter is SO high, 32c fb.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
FRUIT PRESERVES

of absolute purity in pint glass
jars, I5c jar. Strawberry, Black
berry, Ounce and Peach favors.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
DUTCH HAND SOAP

The users Of Dutch Cleanser
will be interested in this new pro-
duct, SC cake. Ask for sample.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
HEATS

Fresh beef, pork, mutton, lamb,
sausage, scrapple, and all kinds OF
smoked meats of the best grade.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
BOHEMIAN SAUCE

One Of the best dressings made
for cold or hot meats, game, fish
or salads, Ioc bottle.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-13
What the Board Of Supervisors Did
At the Several Sessions
Held During Month
Of January.
DRAINAGE IS CONSIDERED
Make Semi Annual Settlement With
the County Treasurer
Other Matters.
JANUARY 4, 1912.

JANUARY 4, 1912.
Bsard met pursuant to adjourn
ne1t. all members present.
hoard continued with checking
revenue ledgers until noon hour.
q motion board adjourned to
meet this afternoon at 1880 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Beard met pursuant to adjourn
nent. all members present.
Proceedings in Haviland drainage
district having been continued to
this date and there being a recon-
meaAation of engineer on file chang
ing the water divide of said district
by leaving out the MI nwA sec
ten 2-89-24. Therefore be 1T re-
solye1, that watershed be changed
rs recommended by engineer on ac-
count of land not belonging in wat
ershed. Resolution adopted all mem
bers voting aye.
On motion assessment in Haviland
drainage district No. 101 as report
ed ~ benefit commissioners is ap-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-13

cures permanently sne cases no nesEe
nd sends the incurable home with09e talle
yssits year after year, while other DOCTOR -
nade 4 few visits and stopped. Dr.. Shaneo
OK Is an eminently successful specialist 80
hronic diseases, proven BY the many cuIee
,fected In chronic cases which have banned ths
xiii OF ali other physicians. His .Nnsp.tal 81
Jsrience and extensive practice NAVE ,'ace bin
* proficient that he can name 81 I lo> No q dis
Treats all durable cases Of Catarrh. Nose
throat and Lung diseases. Eye and Ea..
stomach, Liver and Kidneys, Gravel, khe,ma
ism, Paralysis, Neur algia, Nervous and Heart
diseases, Blood and Skin diseases, Epilepsy.
3rlght's Disease and Consumption IL early
:ase; diseases Of theBladder and Female OrgaLs.
LIQUOR and Tobacco habit. Stammering cured
md sure methods to prevent its recurrence given
A never.falling remedy for Big Neck.
PILES, FISTULAE and RUPTURE. euaTan
sed cured without detention from business.
,pevial attention given to all Surgical
asses, and all diseases Of the Eye, EAR
Nose and Throat
-. - r,rooa rvoa sfroSohtene6 UtthOy1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-13
,oard ON motion accented same.

board on motion accepted same.
On motion auditor is authorized
to have printed 1000 copies OF tho
financial report for year 1911.
On motion auditor is instructed 10
pay bounty during the year 1919 Of
25 cents for each ground hog upon
evidence as required by law.
Board adjourned to meet this aft
ernoon at 1880 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, all members present.
The designating OF official news
papers of Hamilton county having
been deferred to this date the board
on motion designated Webster City
Freeman, Daily Freeman Tribune,
Journal Publishing Co., and Herald
Publishing Co. as official newspapers
at county seat and the Jewell Rec
ord as official newspaper outside Of
county seat for year 1919.
Petition for drainage district by
II. E. Schroeder ct al being on file
the board on motion appointed d. s.
Boudlnot as engineer to make pro
liminary survey and report
Minutes OF January 2. 3, 4, 8, "a.
% "a and Of this date were read
and approved.
On motion board adjourned TO
meet February 9Th. 1919.
A. J. Peterson.
County Auditor and Clerk b. Of 8.
Fl. r. Wilson,
Chairman Board OF Supervisor.