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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-04
May Be Lazy Mentally.

When we are not able to properly
concentrate we may rest assured that
we possess either lazy, indifferently
directedy mentality or that we arc
auffering from some nervous malady
which needs attention. In either case
a diagnosis should be made, the cause
located and obviated.
1t Is a lamentable fact that two
thirds of the people in the world do
not know how to concentrate, there
fore they are failures. Concentration
stimulates interest, focuses the mind
correctly and generalizes the entire
organism. Concentration Is the I'M
DERIVING principle Of success.
1t is impossible to perform satisfac-
tory work with our hands when the
mind is focused elsewhere. No matter
how humble the occupation 1t is enti-
tied to close application and con sid
Grafton sufficient to produce the very
best possible results with the mate
rails OOtainable
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16

sherlns, deputies, constablcs, and an officers in any way charged with police duties. The police of the cities have already been organized for this work, headed by a commit tee of chiefs. of which Major R. w. Pullman. superintendent of police Of Washington, D. C., Is chairman. Tho police arc not only Go look after Che enforcement of the law, but are Rlso Co make thorough lnvcstiga-
 tions of an dynamite outragcs and
 fires in factories and warehouses, and to make their reports to the Director of the Bureau of Mines.
 Persons apprehondod in plots Co blow up factories and bridges will be turned over Co the authorities for prosecution under federal or state laws. Most states have specially severe puuishmcnts for these crimes. New York has an extreme penalty pf twenty-five years Imprisonment for Che placing of dynamite with in- tent to blow up property The pon- alty provided in this federal war measure is merely Co cover tho il- legal possession Of explosives.
 The law provides that every one who handles explosives must have a license. The manufacturer, the importer. and che exporter must have licenses issued by the Bureau Of Mines in Washington. The seller of explosives and the purchaser of explosives must also have licenses. these to be issued generally by county clerks. or other local officers who are authorized to administer oaths. There will be at least one licensing officer In each county, and more agents will be designated if the county is sufficiently large Go warrant it. IT state has laws pro- yidiug for a system of licensing per
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
FOR
 EXPLOSIVES
Stringent War Measure Became Ef- fectve Yesterday-To Be
 Rigidly Enforced

The following is printed at the urgent request of thc authorities at Washington:
 Any person in tho United States found with explosives In his posses sion oftcr November 10, and who does not have a license issued by Che federal government showing the purpose for what the explosives are Co be used. will be at once arrested and fined up Co S5,OOO or sent Go prison for one year. IT the circum- stances warrant, the person may be fined S5.OOO and in addition given one year In prison.
 This is Che principal clause in a war measure passed by Che last com ercss which is now being put into effect by Che Bureau of Mines, De- pertinent Of Che Interior. which bu- rcau has been charged with its en- forcemcnt. Francis S. Peabody, Of Chicago. we'll known coal oper- ator familiar with the use Of eN- plosiycs. large amounts of which arc used in thc coal mining indus try. has been appointed by Sccrc- ury of Che Interior Lane Co act as assistant Co che Director of Che Bu- rc1u of Mines. Van IT. Manning, iu. Che enforcement Of Che law. Under thc law. Che director ot Che bureau Is empowered Go utilize the services Of all United States officers and an police officers ot Che states, includ- ing Che city police forces. county
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16

sons manufacturing, storing, sell ing or using explosives. the state officials authorized to issue such state licenses shall be designated as federal licensing agents; also city officials qualified Co issue city ex- ploslye licenses will be given au- thority Co issue federal licenses. A federal license win not relieve any person from securing licenses TO- Quircd under state laws and local ordinances
 In each state there will be ap- pointed state explosive inspector who will represent the Bureau of Mines in the administration Of the law within the state.
 Only citizens of Che United States or of countries friendly to the United States and tho Allies may SO obtain licenses.
 Contractors, mining companies, uuarrymcn and others using large quantities of explosives, which are handled by employees, may issue ex- plosives to their employees only through those employees holding a license, called forcman's license.
 The purchaser of dynamite, in ob- taining a license, must state dea- nitely what tho explosive is to bo used for and will be held account able for its use as stated and tho return of any explosives that may be left
 With the strict enforcement of this law, Che federal authorities hope to prevent explosives falling into the hands of evilly-disposod persons and to put a stop Co all fur thcr dynamite plots.
 Orc vcplf from next Thursday
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16

"slrKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modatious. American or European plan. For terms apply Co Dr. l.. F.. Goddord. Sauilarlum. Alaska.-Adv.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16

O hery o req n % beamod or he s da of Noemhe he i roll on Ge n ( n thoeofw wnbe of dusmnt al O orimcc O the 20.
 a skn y o November
 o E. publca Dec eTownt Douglas
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16

One week from next Thursday will bo Thanksgiving. Indications arc turkeys will be plentiful.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
Delinquent Tax List for Year 1917

Steve Papaini. store building.
 leased lot. St. Ann. Ave.
 Small house on leased lot rear St Ann Hospital . c. A. Bcyins. fraction 50X5O
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
PROPOSALS FOR BROKEN STONE

Sealed proposals for furnishing broken
stone to the County of Burlington for the
year 1918 will be received by the Board of
Chosen Freeholders on Tuesday. January l.,
1918, at 1870, at the Court House, Mount
Holly, N. j., and publicly opened.
Bidders to furnish sample of ~ inch, N
inch, q inch, inch, and screenings sizes IN
wood boxes marked with size and name
and address of producer.
Bids are asked for prices per ton I. o, b. the
quarry on each size, the location of which
corporate in his bid the freight tariff from
his quarry to destination at each station
in Burlington county.
The successful bidder will be required to
prepay freight and submit bill for same to-
gether with each stone bill.
Bidders will be required to enter into writ
ten contract with the county of Burling ton
and furnish satisfactory bond for 81 900 to
guarantee the shipment of broken stone
| from the quarry 46 hours after receipt OF
order. Each order must be acknowledged
upon receipt, giving date OF receipt to
nearest hour. Twenty dollars COY will be
| deducted for each twenty-four hours delay
/ in shipment for each car SO delayed. This
amount will be deducted from the contract
price of each car that has been delayed al
the source of shipment
Delay Of shipment due to causes beyond
contractors control will not be subject to
penalty. Whenever shipper is short of cars
| orders shipped to be proportioned among
| untitled orders. If contractor cannot ship
stone due to causes beyond his control the
| county may purchase In the open market
Each bidder must enclose 500 certified
| check, but otherwise unendorsed. payable
| to the County Collector, to insure the con
| tract being executed. All bids must be In
| conformity with the request for bids, other
| wise they will be considered as informal OF
rejected.
| The right to reject any or all bids is ex
pressly reserved, the interest of the
county may appear.
/ BY order of the Road Committee of the
| Board of Chosen Freeholders.
| Joseph A. Delaney,
Chairman of Road Committee
T. Winfield Land
| Charles e. Joyce,
| Members of Road Com mittee
y. NJ. mcfarland,
| County Supervisor OF Roads
| James Logan, County Engineer.
Harry HaWins, Jr., Clerk.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
DIED

ALBRLGH IL, at Beverly, Han
nah, wife of Harry Albright, in her 44th
year.
BURTIs-December 10, at Philadelphia,
William Burtis, of New Egypt, In the 10th
year of his age.
CoLLINs-Decemper II, at Burlington,
Eleanor Agnes, daughter OF Tilghman l.
and Elizabeth Collins, aged months.
CRAMER-December 10, at Palmyra. Ann
Eliza, widow of William j. Cramer.
CRAYTHoRN-Decemb Is, at Maple
Shade, Mary f., wife of William I. Cray
thorn, aged ~ years.
CREELEY-Dscember 20, near Burlington
Mary Antrim, widow of Nelson p. Greeley
DoRoN-December 20, at Mount Holly,
Anna Hannig, widow of Alfred Boron, aged
II years.
EDWARDS December 49, at Trenton.
Thomas Edwards, formerly of Bordentown,
in his 8lst year.
FRIEL-December IA, at Florence, Clifford
g. Friel, aged 80 years.
GAsKILL-December IL, at vincentown,
John Il. Gaskill, aged 70 years.
JACKsoN-December 49, at BordentoWn
Mary A., wife of George w. Jackson.
Observation-Disclosures Is, near Burlington
Ann, widow of William Johnston. aged 81
years.
LUcAs-December u. at Florence John G.
Lucas, in his 6Sth year.
LUpLow--December u, at Camden, caro-
| line Virginia, widow of Captain Joseph w
Ludlow, formerly of Bordentown, In heI
| S5th year,
M'CoY-December is, at Bordentown
Lueila, wife of Clarence mccoy, in her 25tt
year.
| acknowledgements Is, at Mercer hospit
al. Trenton, William Ii. McKeag, of Borden
| town, in his 18th year.
| PALLANTE-December II. at Mount Holly
Libero Paliante, aged a years.
PEACOCK - December 10, at Medford
George f. Peacock, aged 50 years.
SoHAFFER-December 20, near Jobstown
| David Schaff aged 81 years.
THoMAs-December IL, at Delanco. VIII
lam II. Thomas.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II, at Burlington
Hannah b, daughter of Nilfred A. an
Margaret w. Thomson.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
WrightStoWn

The new postoffice was opened yes
terday. 1t is now modern office with
plenty OF boxes, separate windows for
stamps, general delivery and registry,
and parcels post room.
Pieces of artillery arrived at the
camp last week, the first to be seen.
Ammunition also has reached the
storehouses. These articles are being
distributed to the artillery brigades
and target practice is expected to begin
after the holidays.
The erection of buildings at the
camp is nearing completion and many
mechanics have been laid off. Hun
dreds of tea ms of horses and dunn
wagons have been sent back to Phila
delphia and other cities during the pas
two weeks.
About fifty per cent of the soldiers
at Camp Dix are home for Christmas
The same number will get furloughs
for New Year.
The church and club house on tn,
Pointville road, erected by the Episco
palians, have been completed Thu
buildings are all connected, and ar,
large and comfortable. They are heat
ed by steam. The interior of tn
church has been greatly improved il
appearance by having the woodwork
stained pleasing color.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
Criminals Sentenced.

At the weekly session of the county
court, on Thursday, Judge Lippincott
imposed sentences upon several defend.
ants who had entered pleas of guilty.
James Williams and James Cleary
both of Philadelphia, charged with
stealing chickens at Maple Shade, were
given from one to three years in state
prison.
Benjamin Glass, of Columbus
charged with stealing an overcoat al
Bordentown, was sentenced to serve
six months in the county Jail and tc
pay fine of sixty dollars. Some time
ago this man pleaded guilty to the
larceny of parts of harness, and sen
tence was suspended.
Edgar Garrett, colored, of Atlantic
City, was given from one to three years
in state prison on charge of commit
ting misdemeanor. He took a team
attached to dump wagon, belonging
to contractor at Camp Dix, and
drove to Philadelphia. He was arrest
ed in that city before he had an oppor
tunity to dispose of the outfit.
James Marcello, junk dealer, plead
ed guilty to stealing stoves at Maple
Shade and Moorestown. His case wal
laid over for investigation.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
Along the Shore

The clubhouse Of the country club of
Lakewood, located near Hope Chapel,
at the headwaters of Lake Carasaljo,
was burned to the ground early on
Friday morning with loss Of approxi-
mately $4,000. Without water ny
drants, Lakewood firemen were unable
to offer any help beyond salvaging fur
niture. George Gould is president OF
the Country Club and its membership
includes many wealthy men and some
of the foremost golfers in the country.
Jasper Lynch is treasurer of the club
and DR.. Charles Lndley secretary.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Thomas 1. Wilson, of Tuckerton,
proved last week to be the real Santa
Claus for the poor folks of New York,
when he arranged to have 5000 Christ.
mas trees shipped from Tuckerton tc
New York, at time when there was
dearth of trees there. Wilson read in
the New York Herald that the rail
roads could not spare the engines anC
cars to bring the usual supply of Christ
mas trees from northern New York
and northern New England, and tina
therefore only the rich could afford {
tree in that city this Christmas. HI
at once sent word to the Herald tina
if there was some way to handle thu
trees on the New York end, the people
of Tuckerton would send 5000 trees t,
that city. The Herald accepted tn
challenge, sent a reporter to Tuckerton
and the game was on. All Tuckertoi
left its work in the bay and else
where, and went to cutting red cedars
which were shipped to the metropolis
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
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Blank books, L. S. Boyce, statione
WAR SAVING STAMPS.

Postmaster Reed reports that the
sale of Government War Saving
Stamps is progressing, but that the
demand for them has not been quite
as active as he had hoped it would be
This, in a measure, may to due to the
failure of the public to fully under
stand the plan. To such persons, the
postmaster and all other authorized
representatives, will gladly furnish
the desired information.
Briefly stated the plan is this: The
Government issues stamps in two de-
nominations, the twenty-five cent
stamp and the five dollar stamp.
For the convenience of investors 6
Thrift Card" is furnished to all pur
chasers of 25-cent stamps. This care
has space for 16 stamps. When al
the spaces have been filled the Thrift
Card may be exchanged for a 81
stamp at post offices, banks, or othel
authorized agencies by adding l;
cents in cash prior to February !
| 1918, and l cent additional each montl
thereafter.
Those who prefer to buy SIS staml
outright, will find them on sale unit
January 81, 1918, for S4.12. The.
automatically increase In value cen
a month every month thereafter unit
January 1, 1923, when the Unite
States will pay SIS at any post offic
or at the Treasury in Washington TO
each stamp affixed to a War-Savinl
Certificate.
At meeting called by William
| D'Olier, of Burlington, who is tn
county chairman in the War STAN
movement to raise money for the Gov
vernment, held in that city Monda
evening, it was decided by those in al
tendance to urge parents to purchas
the Thrift Cards and present them t
their children for Christmas present
rather than give them the usual gift!
thereby aiding the government an
making the children participants in
patriotic duty.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
Lightless Nights

George M. Hillman, member OF
the fuel conservation committee for
Burlington county, requests the publ
cation of the following notice:
Richard c. Jenkinson, United States
Fuel Administrator for New Jersey
advises an order has been made by the
National Fuel Administrators taking
effect December Is, 1917, which cancels
the present order regulating time ad
vertising signs shall be lighted. BY
the new order signs Of every kind, in
Guiding merchants signs, elsewhere
hotel signs and advertising signs arr
ordered discontinued completely Oh
Thursday and Sunday nights Of eacl
week. On these same nights stores no
open for business must not show insid,
lights, more than are necessary TO
safety, and municipalities with cluste
lights or extra bright lighting for whit
way effect must reduce on THURSDAY
and Sunday nights to only so mucl
lighting as is necessary for safety
These nights will be called Eighties
nights and local papers are asked t.
urge householders to observe thos
nights with as few lights in homes a
possible.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
Casino Theatre

1t is with the greatest pleasure that
Manager Leslie, of the Casino Theatre,
Philadelphia, can now announce the
New Years attraction at his house,
which will be James E. Cooper's latest
contribution to the burlesQue stage,
entitled 1.-THE Best Show in Town. y
While the title seems 20 be far-fetched,
it is well known fact that critics in
other cities where the show has been
produced, do not hesitate to proclaim
it hummer and a production that is
justly titled. Cooper now has four
shows touring the country and he con-
siders this seasons first edition of the
"Best Show in Town" to be the banner
attraction, because of its well balanced
cast, its remarkably beautiful chorus
and the manner in which the entire
production is staged. The perform
ance has been so arranged by the pro-
Queer that it is almost a constant pro
cession of charming girls, all of whom
were selected for good looks and APP
pearance. These girls are called upon
for many changes in costume to fit in
with the numerous musical ensembles
in which they take a prominent part.
The burletta is in two acts and twelve
scenes. The first act is musical revue
in six scenes, while the second portion
of the entertainment is a scenic offer
ing entitled "Some Town" During
the action OF the play many all-star
vaudeville acts will be introduced,
among which are the Davenports in a
classic posing act, showing all the
masterpieces Of statuary. A special
midnight show will be given on New
Years eve, beginning promptly at IL
o'clock on the night of December 31st.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
MARRIED

HELM-DowNs-Decem Der l5 at Pember
ton, by Rev. A. B. Car1n, Sergeant Frank
Leslie Helm, of Camp Upton, N. Y, and
Miss NJ Elizabeth Downs, of Pemberton.
HUTCHINS--BRAKELEY- %, al
Bordentown, Lieutenant Richard X. Hut
chins, of Worcester, Mass, and Miss Floren
cs Brakeley, of Bordentown.
NJ ERsHoN -WERNER December 6, at
Hamilton Square, by Rev. w. W. Payne
Adelbert Mershon, of Robbinsvills, anC
Miss Edith Werner, of Crosswicks.
NDERsoN-December 49, at Col
lingswood, by Rev. Alfred Wagg, William
Quigg. of Defiance, and Marguerite Ander
son, of Collingswood.
TYLER-SCH EFFEY-December 15, at Bris
tol, by Rev. l.. l. Karholsen, Paul R1gg Ty
lcr, of Burlington, and Miss Lucy NJ. Sche1
fey. of Bristol.
WILLE-STUMPF December Is. at River
size, by Rev, Father West, Joseph Willie. n.
and Miss Mary Stumpf, both of BridgebOro
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
New Year gifts at Boyce's.
Game League Meets.

A meeting of the Burlington County
Game Protective League was held at
Moorestown on Friday night.
Reports of committees and officers
were made, showing the activities dur
ing the past year.
Distributions of rabbits by the league
and its members were as follows: April
10Th. "a; April 18th, 40; April 18th, As
In addition to this the state commits.
sion liberated 124 rabbits in thecounty.
1t was reported that a shipment Of
"a rabbits. recently ordered from In
diana, sent by express, had two left
when it arrived in Mount Holly last
week. The balance OF the rabbits had
been stolen en- route.
1t was decided that ii the county
league is to continue, canvass fol
new members must be inaugurated
At the meeting on Friday night ter
new mem bers were secured.
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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
Burlington.

Prof. Wilbur Watts has resigned as
supervising principal of schools Of Bur
lington. He has had remarkably
long association with the schools of
that city, covering period of over 81
years. At the close of the civil war he
became instructor of mathematics at
an academy in Burlington. In 1866 he
was elected principal of the boys pub
lie grammar school, which position he
filled for % years. In 1889 he was made
supervising principal of schools and
has held that position until the time
of his resignation. He was an able
and conscientious official.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Chosen Freeholders OF the county
of burlington for supplying heavy road oil
to be used on the county's improved roads
for the year 1918, al the court house, Mount
1880 p M, and opened Immediately there
after.
Specifications may be obtained from
James Logan, county engineer, Mount
Holly, NJ J.
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
BY order Of the Road Committee Of the
Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Joseph A. Delaney
Chairman OF Road Committee.
T. Winfield Land,
Charles K. Joyce,
Members of Committee.
s. NJ. Mcfarland,
Supervisor of Roads.
James Logan, County Engineer.
Harry Hawkins, Jr, Clerk.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-12-25
Fred Kumpf. of New York, is here
for few DAYS.

Tor Few days.
The Odd Fellows have placed an at
tractive sign on the Gaskill building,
where their lodge meetings are held.
Corporal Albert C. Worrell, who is
stationed at Camp Mcclellan, Ala
bama, arrived in Mount Holly yester-
day on few days furlough. None of
the other Mount Holly soldiers were
granted vacations, principally on ac-
count of quarantine for measles.
The Red Cross membership drive in
Mount Holly is progressing very salts
factorily. Up to Saturday night 1923
members had been enrolled, with sew
eral captains yet to report. 1t is re-
garded as certain that the 1000 mark
will be reached before the close of the
campaign.
The directors of the New Egypt bank
have decided to erect new modern
fireproof bank building and modern
vault at the earliest practicable time.
George E. Shinn, M. E. Lamb and
Thomas Hartshorn were appointed a
committee to obtain options on posi-
BILE sites and report at an early meet
ing.
When Patrick Dolan went to his fish
market Friday morning he found that
somebody had been there ahead of him
and mad entered the place through a
window which had been broken. The
burglars were not experts, as they took
the articles of the least value. Even
at that they stole about $12 in mer
chandise and money.
On the third of January the Burling
ton County Board of Taxation will go
to Beverly city to listen to appeals on
the way property has been valued
there. This is not the usual proceed
ing that is generally presented to the
County Board asking for a reduction
but it is based on affidavits made by
those who claim that property in var
ious parts of the city has not been
brought up to value equal to some
others. This is probably the first in
stance of the kind since the County
Board OF Taxation came into existence.
There have always been that kind of
complaints but when it came to get
ting the parties making complaint to
back their statements with affidavits
the matter fell fat