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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
POETRY AT sLUMBER TIME
Right Kind Of Reading VIII Compose
the Mind for Proper and satIs-
flying Rest.

An exchange recommends the read
ing Of fine soul-felt poem before
retiring for the nights rest. It tends
to compose the soul and put it IN
harmony with the truth and goodness
of things. A novel will not do that,
nor Q newspaper, nor anything that
sets the mind In a flutter Read
ing poem-one of the good old kind
that goes into the heart and has a
nice time there, is like floating down
a quiet stream, past the fragrance Of
mowers and the song Of the birds.
Never had that experience, eh? Now,
very shiftless, indeed
Did you ever try reading Snow
Bound on an evening when the snow
was piling up the silent deep and
white?" Well, try it, when the wealth
er allows. Whittier will give one some
thing for any evening, Tennyson's
Idyls are little more urgent, but they
are as tranquillizing as gentle arm
around you. Wordsworth is great, but
takes too much thought; Browning,
too. and Lowell. but Longfellow not SO
much. But as easy as smiling is the
humorous kind, like Riley. But there
are hundreds of poems floating about
as sweet as bush of roses. Take
them in and read them before going
to bed.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
TO HIS S0uL-MATE AFFINITY
Travelling Mans Confession to His
Wife Was of Different Sort
From the Ordinary.

Dear Girlie-Just in from Rochester
and was little disappointed at not
finding letter here from you. know
you are very busy dear, but this is q
lonesome job at the best, and line
from fellows sweetheart brightens
up the whole day.
Business is nothing exciting, owing
to the season. and find time to think
of you once in a while, (which is most
of the while
1t gets kinder lonesome around here
sometimes, and l sit by the window,
stick up my feet, light my pipe and
dream of you-and the kids and home,
sweet home, and mighty pleasant
dreams they are, too.
Say, have been dreaming of an old
sweetheart of mine today and was
wishing had her with me now.
She had sweet, womanly face, deep
blue eyes and wavy hair, tall mill
tary girl, just the kind to make fell
low rave over.
Don't blame me for dreaming of this
dear old sweetheart, for l can't help it.
Confession is good for the soul, and
don't mind telling you I am dreaming
of her all the time. I'm married now,
but she is still my sweetheart and,
what's more, she always will be, fer
to me there is nothing on earth half
so precious.
I'm told it isn't wise to write to
ones wife concerning old sweethearts,
but I must confess that the one of my
dreams is really the only one ever
had; the others we're merely flames.
She is married now to travelling
man and every week I drop in at her
home to see her Don't be cross at
me. dear. You see, she's my affinity.
Good-by, until Saturday Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
Building the Kitchen Fire.

A good way to build coal fire in
a range is to crush paper and place it
in the empty firebox, lightly placing
on it finely split wood laid like lattice
work. On this arrange a second layer
Of slightly larger kindling of hard
wood. Replace the covers and light
the paper from underneath. See that
all hampers are open and checks
closed.
When the wood begins to burn.
which should be in about three min
utes, add two shovelfuls of coal so
placed as to rest on the burning wood.
When this ignites add coal to I'LL the
box to within one or two inches of
the covers-never above the top Of
the oven, otherwise there will not be
air space to cause a draft.
In few minutes, usually about five,
depending on the strength of the draft,
close the smoke damper SO as to send
the heated air around the oven and up
the chimney. Keep the lower draft
open till the coal begins to look red
in a few places. then close all drafts.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
Knew All About 1t.

In certain small town an old min
lister was in the habit Of paying unex-
pected calls at the school. and putting
the pupils through little examina-
ton. On one such occasion he asked
the class IL there were any prophets
nowadays. This was poser to the
majority, but one bright little fellow
eagerly held up his hand well, my
boy, are there any prophets?" asked
the minister. yes, sir" was the an
swer. my father says that there are
small profits and quick returns"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
HONOR TO CONNECTICUT MAN
Elisha Mitchell Of That State First to
Make Geological Survey In
United States.

The first government geological
survey in America was conducted by
Elisha Mitchell, who was born in
Washington, Conn. He was gradu-
ate OF Yale and became professor of
mathematics In the University of
North Carolina. Afterward he be-
came professor of chemistry, and In
1921 he was ordained a Presbyterian
minister. AS state surveyor Of North
Carolina he made an extensive geo.
logical survey and he was the first
to ascertain that the mountains Of
North Carolina are the highest east
OF the Rockies. He was a martyr to
science, for to settle some disputed
point about the altitude of these
mountains he reascended them in
1857, lost his way at night, fell down
precipice and was killed The geo.
logical survey of the United States,
which has carried out on large
scale the work commenced by Mitch
ell, was created for the purpose Of
preparing a map of the United States,
classifying the public lands, examin-
ing the geological structure, mineral
resources and the products Of the re-
public, and investigating the extent
to which the arid and semi-arid lands
may be redeemed by irrigation.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
FINED FOR GETTING MARRIED
Members Of Many Organizations In
the Old World Are Under Pen
atty to Defy Cupid.

There are certain sections and COM
munities who penalize marriage and
regard 1t in the light of a punishable
offense.
1t is the rule, for instance. at All
Souls college, Oxford, England, that
a fellow forfeits his fellowship If when
studying the classics he should take
unto himself wife. In such an event
he must not only pay the penalty, but
must also present his college with a
memorial in the shape of silver cup,
with the further condition that on the
cup shall be inscribed in Latin, He
backslid into matrimony."
Many readers have doubtless read
of the Bachelors club in London.
When member so far forgets the
principles of the club as to marry he
is promptly expelled.
There is a similar organization in
Germany-the Jugesellen club. When
ever there comes to the officials OF
this club any intimation that q mem
Der contemplates matrimony, he is
Immediately summoned for trial in the
club court, with the president as Judge.
The culprit is allowed to plead in ex-
tenuation of his offense, and upon his
skill in presenting such plea depends
the amount of his fine, which ranges
from EGO to G200.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30

blame him much, for John Sharkey
was q good man and had been with
Gordon going on three years.
kelly says it's open gossip at the
roundhouse that the old man let
Sharky out just to make place for
his brother"
81 can't say as to that" Officials
can be supremacy noncommittal at
times. Better give IS slow-up or
der past Camden; there's two cars Of
dynamite on the siding there" he con-
cluded as he passed into his Office.
No. stopped at Camden long
enough to permit the portly gentleman
to ahght from the rear Pullman, and
then her red tail-lights were blinking
away like two baleful eyes In the dis
lance. The portly gentleman looked
up at the darkened station, down the
siding at the dim outlines of two box
cars, then scanned with quick turn
Of his head the few scattered houses
that had managed to get close enough
together on the hill behind the sta
ton to call themselves a town.
He picked up his grip and started
toward them, when he noticed dark
form skulking in the shadow of the
building. He was well able to take
care of himself, but he felt curious to
know what the fellow was up to.
Hastily crouching at the end of the
high platform, he saw man steal
down to the track, cast a furtiye
glance about him, and then move eau
tjpusly to the switch-stand, where he
deliberately smashed the lock with a
coupling-pin
He had thrown the switch and was
turning the light so that white
CLEAN fiickered to the rails, when the
portly gentleman leaped upon him
and pinioned his arms In a powerful
grasp.
The portly gentleman pushed him
backward to the edge of the platform,
where he lay moaning. He sat up
presently and looked at his captor.
Il must have been mad to think of
such a thing" he said brokenly, with
helpless wave Of his hand toward
the hill. I've been shaving for five
long years to make good to that lit
tie woman up there who believed in
me, and then to get showed out to
make room for the old mans rela-
tions-I-it-Oh, you can't under
stand! And now-now, / suppose I'll
have to go over the road for it,
The strong arm that held him In
its viselike grip now stole gently
across his shoulders, and the voice
that spoke was unsteady with emo
ton.
"Oh, yes, do, my boy. / know all
about it, and guess the only road
you'll go over will be the Transconti-
mental. when you go back West with
me. have some mines out there, and
few miles of railroad that are all
my own. / guess we can find place
for you where you can make good, all
right. I'm visiting some friends here
for few days, and we can get to-
gether and talk 1t over"
The long. wailing shrek of a loco
motive was heard far down the track,
and the trembling CLEAN of head
light transformed the rails into glis-
tening ribbons of steel
Get down there quick and fix that
switch. and then Wen go and find the
little woman"
My names John Sharkey," said the
man, as they moved slowly toward tho
hill. May ask yours?"
Burton" said the other shortly.
They turned and watched the train
pull carefully by the station. The
light from the open fire-box fell upon
the begrimed face of fireman SHOW
cling in some coal. No. So was on
time.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
FIxlno the Crime.

1t was only nice friendly kind OF a
"sing-song" at the hydro, but just be-
cause it was free expectations ran
high, and the critics were in full force.
The young man who rose to sing The
Maiden Fair With Golden Hair" had
the best intentions in the world, but
somehow he was not up to what is
called concert pitch" Indeed, he was
very much below it, and after making
two or three attempts he had to capitu-
late and resume his seat at the back.
Then the benevolent-looking chairman
rose.
Ladies and gentlemen, there is not
word to be said against the young
gentleman. He did his best and what
can man do more? He deserves our
thanks for his willingness to come for
ward. But l do think that the person
who asked him to sing should be shot"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
ESTABLISHED 1875
First Dose Ends Indigestion.
Heartburn. or Gas on Stomach

The question as to how long Won are
going to continue sufferer from indiges-
ton, dyspepsia or out-of-order stomach
is merely matter of how soon YOU be-
gin taking Tonoline Tabs.
People with weak stomachs should
take Tonoline Tablets occasionally. and
there will be no more Indigestion. NO
feeling like lump of lead in the storu-
ach, no heartburn, sour risings, gas on
stomach, or belching of undigested food.
headaches, dizziness or sick stomach:
and besides, what you eat will not fer
ment aud poison your breath with
nauseous cdors. All these symptoms
resulting from sour. out-of-order
stomach and dyspepsia are generally
relle we'd tve minutes after taking Tono-
line Tablets.
20 Your druggist and get 81 box
OF 1oLollne Tablets and you will always
go to the table with a hearty appetite
and what you eat will taste good. be-
cause your stomach and intestines will
be clean and fresh, and you will know
there are not going to be any more had
nights and miserable DAYS for Won.
Tonoline tabs freshen you and make
you feel like life is worth living.
Tono1ine Tablets cost SI.oo for a "a
days treatment. Atdruggists or mailed
by American Proprietary Co., Boston,
Mass.
For sale in Mount Holly at Jones
Pharmacy.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30

The Dardanelles takes Its name from
Dardanus, who was supposed to have
founded the lost city of that name near
that other and far more famous lost
city, ancient Troy. 1t is from one to
FIVE miles wide, the most romantic
part of the passage being only mile
wide between Sestos in Europe and
Abydos in Asia, where 'Leander swan
the Hellespont his Hero for to see, !"
at the time of the largely mythical
war of the Greeks and Troyans SO
celebrated by Homer. The feat Of
Leander had for long years been pro-
nounced impossible. but Lord Byron,
rhyming unanimously of all this re-
gion of song, in 1910, swan the Helle-
spont, club-footed as he was, from
Sestos to Abvdos.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
1yo Game. Sure.

A senator from a southern state
always has an abundance Of good
southern tales at his command. Here
is one he tells of some friends of his
who were visiting in Savannah, and
who had chartered an old broken
down hack driven by negro. The
old fellow was native, and, of course.
was on his job in pointing out all the
places Of interest along the route. As
they logged along out in the suburbs
a squirrel appeared in the road. That
was sufficient to arouse intense inter-
est in one of the party, who inquired,
anxiously:
do you have any big game around
here?"
Eyes, sub; indeed, subj" replied the
darkey; 1--WE has baseball. "-Harper's
Magazine.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
BOYS RIDING
FREIGHT TRAINS
Pittsburgh Manufacturer Says
Railway Crews Permit
Practice

llI5DuI On, MARCH y.
Speaking of the inattention to obvious
duties on the part of many tram crews,
the head of one of the biggest ind rial
companies in the Pittsburgh dist to-
day called attention to the way in which
boys and young men are permitted to
ride on freight trains This fact has
been observed by almost every one who
has taken the trouble to watch trains
moving IN and out of large cities
in lne Win various incidents thai
are reported in connection with the
Full Crew Law said this business
man, Il saw long freight train OF
empty coal cars go through Sewickley
eastbolId the other afternoon, and
was quite surprised to find no less than
10 boys from II to 10 years of age
riding on the train. Most of them
were wearing short trousers and their
appearances indicated that they were
ali from good families. The train.
should judge, consisted OF from 90 to
20 cars.
Not single trainman was out on
the train. | noted particularly a man
at each side of the cabin car looking
out of the window and another train
man sitting on the rear platform oil
the cabin car smoking pipe. The
thought occurred to me that the extra
brakeman on this train, or in fact none
of the trainmen, was making any effort
for the protection of the public"
Every year hundreds of boys and men
playing about or stealing rides on freight
trains are in. fred. Interstate commerce
commission figures show that about 81
out of every 100 persons killed on rail-
roads Of the United States are tres
passers. For Safety First" ali en-
ployes should help to prevent accidents
by keeping oilers off freight trains.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
Rosemary Haa Learned.

Rosemary, aged two, was being
brought up carefully by a mother who
did not approve of slang. She had al
ways played alone, but had recently
had as a playmate group of little
neighbor boys. Shortly afterward her
dignified grandfather came to the door
as she was being put to bed, and said,
Good night, baby" Her mothers
horror may easily be imagined when
she heard her daughter call, "Dood
night, danpa, old kid"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30

A teacher in children's institution
was giving the geography class les
son on the cattle ranches. She spoke
of their beef all coming from the
West, and, wishing to test the chill
dren's observation, she asked:
And what else comes to US from
these ranches?"
This was poser. She looked at
her shoes. but no one took the hint.
She tried again:
What do we get from the cattle
besides beeff"
One boy eagerly raised his hand.
Il know what 1t is. it's trtpe," he
announced triumphantly.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30

They tell story about Nine. Schu-
mann-Heink's engagement in Phila-
delphia recently that shows how the
war in Europe brings trouble to many
people far from it, The fiance of her
daughter had just had his jaw shot
of and had sent word to her to break
the news to her daughter and also to
notify her that he released her from
her engagement. The great singer put
more feeling into her songs, those who
heard her said, than ever before. her
breaking heart proving no bar to what
abe considered her duty.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
Administrators Sale

BY virtue OF an order of the Orphans Court
twenty fifth day of February nineteen hnn.
dred and fifteen, the subscriber, the admins.
traitor OF the estate of Henry Haines. de.
ceased, VIII sell at public vendue on
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30

Precise Boarding Mistress Mr..
Blunt. shall tender yop some moro
of the chicken" Mr.. Blunt-s'No.
thank youl But, if you can tender
this piece you have already served
me, shall be greatly obliged to you.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
Difference in Men.

Some men try to hide their light I'M
der bushel and some others try to
make the world believe they are the
whole dynamo.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30
Taken LlteraIlv.

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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-03-30

between the hours of twelve and five O'Clock
OF said day, to wit, at two O'Clock, on the
ton. county of Burlington, and state OF New
All the three following described lots or
tracts of land lying and being 10 the boroufh
of Pemberton, county of BurIfnefon 81
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-07-04
POPULAR MECHANICS
MAKING an Oak Stain.

To make old oak Of ash. elm, box
alder. chestnut. maple, yew and syca-
more wood use solution Of copper
acetate or Iron acetate. Either Of these
can be made BY allowing strong acid
to come in contact with copper or iron.
Acetic acid. or vinegar. will do for the
acid. The chemical can be obtained
from local druggist II It II not de-
sired to make the stain. By varying
the strength Of the solution several
shades may be obtained. A weak solu-
ton Of iron acetate gives various brown
hues. As the strength Of the salt In
creases by concentration the shades Of
brown darhen.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-07-04

first place it is more apt to he fertile,
Is almost sure to hatch, and the chick,
though smaller than one Matched from
a large egg, seems to be harder. The
chick from large egg il large at
Matching time and soft, requiring better
brooding conditions until 1t has shrunk.
en-. However. everybody likes large
eggs, and II we can it il our place to
supply this demand.
We can In measure increase the
size Of the egg by feeding. There II
no doubt that well fed hens having
balanced rations will lay larger eggs
than those fed on meager allowance.
As the yolks Of eggs laid by normal
hens are about the same the increased
size Of some may be attributed to q
larger quantity Of albumen. which Il
added to the yolk as It passes down the
0viduet This albumen Is largely wa.
ter and the remainder practically all
protein. Then the ration should be rich
In animal protein and mineral matter.
Meat and milk furnish both these sub
stances. Salt is an aid to increasing
the size Of the egg, as It makes the
hens take more water. Then to get
large eggs we must feed literally of
meat, milk. bone. greens and supply
plenty Of fresh water.
Some breeds and some strains of the
same breed Of fowls naturally lay
larger eggs than others. and It is pos
sible to materially affect the size of
the egg by breeding. but 1t will be
found a tedious process. Simply select
ing large eggs for Matching will not
do It.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-07-04
DANGER LIES IN
UNCLEAN lCEBOX

Mrs. housewife. III just what condi.
ton do you find the refrigerator you
are using this seasonl
Three things must be found In q
perfect refrigeating plant and these
much reach further than the ice chest.
The plant must be sanitary. efficient
and economical.
First. one must see that the box is
properly placed, preferably in a light,
airy place. and that the drainpipe is
properly connected. Many builders
do not give this any consideration,
and many housewives do not seem to
care where the pipe leads or into
what 1t drains. only that it goes
somewhere nnd thus does away with
the pan under the icebOx." Far bet.
ter pan that runs over periodically
than drip pipe connected with foul
drain or sewer that will flood the box
with sewer gas and poison it's contents.
II the box is wood give 1t an "air
bath" inside and out. Open all doors
and dry every part before cleaning,
then give 1t thorough scrubbing with
hot water. soap and borax. Remove
shelves and allow box to cool and dry
before using.
If the shelves are wood care must
be exercised. for in these damp, water
soaked shelves lurk bacteria. These in
visible foes are difficult to destroy. and
it is only by constant vigilance you
combat them.
Wooden shelves absorb odOrs. and
once they become impregnated with
these 1t IS almost impossible to get
rid Of them. If one must use wooden
shelves give them an air and heat
bath at least very week. Remove
shelves and set at once I'm boiling wa.
ter. keep at boiling point thirty min.
utes. set in hot oven for an hour and
then rub all over with a solution of
formaldehyde, wipe dry and put in
sun for several hours.
Metal shelves with heavy coating of
enamel are safe and easily taken
care of.
Keeping all corners and sides, as
we'll as dishes used. perfectly dry and
clean; keeping the temperature OF the
box at low degree and the air dry.
will lessen the danger from bacteria.
See that food Is put at once IN the
refrigerator. If this Is left out to be
nibbled by the fly that has come from
some fever infested spot covered with
germs, some Of these must necessarily
adhere to the damp surfaceof the
meat The cold in the box is power
less to stop the growth of germs. 1t
can only retard it, and sooner or later
the food becomes unfit for use.
Foods cooked or uncooked should not
''stand around" the kitchen. but should
be put at once In the cooling room Of
the refrigerator.
Partly decayed food should never be
placed in the refrigerator. You do not
succeed in keeping 1t, and you MI
the food compartment with the bac-
terra laden air that settles upon The
food in the boz.