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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Nioknsmes For English Coins.

81 notice." said an Englishman,
chat you of the States have nick.
names for your coins as we have in
England. You have your nickels
and dimes and quarters, or two bits,
as they are sometimes called, your
eagles, and so on. Listen and /
will tell you the nicknames we have
for our money. A farthing is called
fudge and ha'penny a meg.
There is no particular name for a
penny. A sixpence is a tanner a
shilling a bob The half crown
and crown go by their right names.
A pound is called 'quid' and a five
pound note pony Money is a
very dear commodity, and we all
have our pet names for it,"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Business Is Business.

A short time since a workman
employed by a wealthy firm of man.
ufacturers in Birmingham commit
ted suicide. On behalf of the mans
widow and child the firm was asked
to state what money was due to the
deceased, but no satisfactory state
ment could be obtained, and ulti-
mately solicitors letter was sent.
To this the firm replied that the
sum owed by them to the deceased
was Is. 10d., which they forwarded.
less a penny for postage.-London
Truth.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
The Keystone State.

Pennsylvania is called the Key
stone State. Two explanations have
been given of this name. Accord
ing to the first, the Declaration Of
Independence was trembling in the
balance, six colonies having voted
for and six against it. The vote Of
Pennsylvania was cast in favor OF
the Declaration, and thus a major
ity was secured. According to the
other explanation, the name was
purely an accident. When the Rock
creek bridge was constructed, near
Washington, the stones of the great
arch were inscribed with the names
of the states, and when it was finish
ed the discovery was made that the
name of Pennsylvania was on the
keystone of the arch and thus was
applied afterward to the state.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
SLEEP OF HIBERNATloN.
How It Differs From Repose-shoek
That Causes Death.

That Causes Death.
The sleep of Information is a very
different matter from the sleep of
repose. If it be complete respira-
ton can no longer be detected. A
torpid bat when disturbed will heaye
sigh or two and, being left alone,
again to all appearances ceases to
breathe.
Submerged in water of tempera-
ture slightly higher than his own,
the hedge hog not only continues to
live, but appears to suffer neither
inconvenience nor harm. Enclosed
in an alright receptacle, his atmos-
phere nndergoes change SO slight
that it cannot be imputed to breath
ing. But circulation does not cease.
AS respiration. diminishes the irri-
liability of the muscles of the heart
increases, and thus, without the
stimulus of oxygen, although much
more slowly, the heart continues to
beat. In the absence of the fresh
air drawn into the lungs in times Of
activity, uncleansed and unrevig-
grated and yenous blood passes on
to fill the whole system of circula-
ton.
A profound lethargy ensues, only
distinguishable from death by the
slight beating of the heart. The
waste is very small. The fat accu-
mulated during the plenty of sum-
mer and autumn supplies all ex-
penditure until the coming Of
spring, when earlier or later the
alternating animal, having no capt.
tai in reserve, begins to suffer the
pangs Of hunger. In response to
the demand respiration very slowly
increases. His oxidized blood flows
more quickly and his energy re-
turns.
Then the bat flies forth once
more from the hollow tree in the
wood, to find the warm dusk TEEN
ing with insect life, and the hedge
hog comes, it may be, from the cav
ity under the gnarled roots below,
to find beetles, worms and slugs
once more among the spring grass.
Hibernation has saved him from
starvation. But if his nook had not
been snug and wise chosen it could
not have preserved him from death
from frost.
The hiding place also must be
secret and free from intrusion, for
the alternating animal cannot bear
to be suddenly aroused. Even the
little dormouse, which comes out at
intervals to feed, when in deep
sleep does not survive too hasty an
awakening. The heat of the hand
gradually passing through the nest
or to be carried indoors to the
warmer temperatures of room is
well enough.
He awakes refreshed, full of
activity and with a disposition
speedily to become tame and make
friends. But if you warm him sud
denly back to life before he has
gradually breathed the torpor out
of his blood and established an
equilibrium between his respiration
and muscGlsr. irritability his heart
will beat at tremendous rate, and
in few minutes he is dead.-bon-
don Spectator. 81
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27

Make ThIs a Day.


Make this day There Is no gain
In brooding over days to come.
The message OF today is plain;
The futures lips are ever dumb.
The work OF yesterday Is gone
For good or III, let come what may,
But now we face another dawn.
Make this a day.
Though yesterday we failed to see
The urging hand and earnest face
That men call Opportunity,
We failed TO know the time or place
For some great deed. What need to frsts
The dawn comes up silvery gray,
And golden moments must be met.
Make this day.
This day Is yours; your work is yoursI
The odds are not who pays your hire.
The thing eccompished-that endures,
II 1t be what the days require.
He who takes up his daily round,
As one now armored for the fray, -
Tomorrow steps on solid ground.
Make this day.
The day is this; the time is now;
No better hour was ever here.
Who waits upon when and how
Remains forever In the rear.
Though yesterday were wasted stuff
Your feet may still seek out the way.
Tomorrow 10 not soon enough
Make this day
w. d. Nesbit.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
A Court Of Law.

A new definition of law was given
recently by negro in court. This
man, a witness, was roaring out his
testimony.
"Stop" the judge commanded.
"Don't you know you're in court~
"Ya-a-as'r," replied the negro.
"Well, don't you know what a
court is ?"
"0h-h-h, ya-a-as'r," said the old
fellow, with bow. "Ya-a-as'r; a
cot is a place whsh dey dispenses
with iusticep
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
A Beautiful Sight

During a thunder storm in
Richie county, w. Va, recently,
lightning struck cloud of
eighteen million feet Of natural gas
which had foated from a new well
before 1t was under control and
was hanging above the well. There
was a fash which lighted all Of
Richie county but the gas was not
confined and there was no ex-
plosion. The flames spread to the
we'll, which was flowing eighteen
million cubic feet day, and q
column OF Are extended Ave hun
bred feet into tine air, forming q
magnificent spectacle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27

nc kidneys are yOp
blood purifiers, they r.
ter out the waste II
Impurities In the blool.
II they are sick or OFT
Of order, they fail to d
their work.
Pains. achesandrhel-
matism come from ei-
cess Of uric acid in tn
blood, due to neglected.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27

Mathnow, the Russian giant,
nine feet tall, called on President
Roosevelt q few deys ago.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Over.Work Weakens
Your Kidneys,
unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood

Az the blood in your body passes throup
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27

hiOhSJ AObOiCs
Kidney trouble causes quick or UNSTEADY
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart IS
oyer-worFing in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only uriIaIy
troubles were to be traced to the kid.,s5s.
but now modem. sciancs proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming In kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctcrlng your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy Is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits ET
by all druggists in fifty 1.. ssss;h
cent and onedolar siz- 4. iti =
es. You may have 5sssls s1 E4.s.s5sss "
sample bottle by mail Home Of Swamp. Root.
free also pamphlet telling you how to find
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. 7.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name, Svamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root. and the address. Binghamton.
N. T.. on every bottle
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
Results of the Cod Fisheries.

The season for the catch of cod is
now over, except in Finmarken, ana
the results are not what was once ex-
pected. The stormy weather raging
during the first half of this month
completely spoiled the favorable pO-
sition of the fisheries at the end OF
March and set the returns back by
several millions. In fact, the first half
of April may be considered as practl-
cally lost.
The total catch for the country up
to April 20 was 100000 cod. Last
year it was 34,S00,000, and in 1904
36.2O0,000 to the corresponding dates.
The amount of medical cod liver oil
is 32,425 hi. While thus the total
catch is not much better than last
years, and must be counted in as one
of the many poor seasons, the by-prod-
ucts, liver and roe, have been OF better
quality. The prices have ruled high
the last week: in Dofothen, $3.50 kro-
ner for 100 fish, and SIS ore litre
for liver; sailed roe, 30.35 kroner a
barrel; medical cod liver oil, so kro-
ner a barrel.
The Finmarken fisheries are now
looked forward to with expectations OF
making up the deficit from the other
districts. At the end Of this month
about 1000 boats and 5000 men were
in that port. Indications for fair re-
suit are apparent, but it depends upon
the weather. So far the Finmarken
catch is far below the average.
The herring fisheries ("vaarsild'O
have brought 439,10 barrels, against
$4,000 in 1905. The price obtained
for the article packed in ice has been
about 20 kroner per case, mainly sold
in the British market.
The first few salmon have been
caught in the Christiania bay. 1t comes
high as yet, 81 kroner per kilo. The
first few mackere1 have also arrived,
but it will be a month before it be-
comes popular
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
HAD GIVEN UP ALL HOPE,
CONFINED TO HER BED
WITH DYSPEPSIA.
"IOweMyLife to Pe-ru-na, .
Says Mrs. Hufaker.

Mrs. Mittie Huffaker, r. r. No. 8
Columbia, Tenn, writes
al was afflicted with dyspepsia foi
several years and at last was confined
TO my bed, unable to sit up.
'We tried several different doctors
without relief.
'I had given up all hope of any re.
lief and was almost dead when my
husband bought me a bottle of Pc
runa.
sat first I could not notice any ben
eft, but after taking several bottles /
was cured sound and well.
"II is TO Peruna / owe my life to-
day.
SCI cheerfully recommend it to all
sufferers"
Revised Formula.
For a number of years requests
have come to me from multitude sf
grateful friends urging that Peruna
be given a slight laxative quality.
have been experimenting with a laxa-
tive addition for quite a length OF
time, and now feel gratifed to an
nOunce to the friends of Peruna that
/ have Incorporated such a quality in
the medicine which, in my opinion.
can only enhance it's well-known bene-
fetal character.
IS. B. HARTMAN. M. D."
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
An Interesting Man Gone.

Ole Peter Hanson Balling, once a
colonel in the United States army and
chief for the New York volunteers I'M
der Gen. Grant, and later under Gen.
Burnside's command, died recently.
He was born in Christiania eighty
three years ago, where his father con-
Quoted a shoemaker shop. Young
Balling was first set to learn the paint
ers trade. but he very soon showed
tendencies for something higher; he
wanted to be an artist. He went to
Berlin, where he worked at his trade,
and at the same time studied at the
art academy. In 1916 he returned to
Norway as an artist. Two years later
the war broke out while he was at
Copenhagen, and he enlisted as vol
unteer in the Danish army and re-
NAMED in that service until 1856. He
advanced to first lieutenant.
From Denmark he went to New
York, where he worked as a portrait
painter until the Civil war broke out,
when he joined the army with the
rank of captain. During fight he
was shot in the right shoulder and
had to retire as an officer, but he fol-
lowed the army as an artist. While
the siege of Richmond was going on
he was the guest of Gen. Grant, and
he there made studies for his famous
work, Gen. Grant and His Generals .
for which he received the sum of $685.
0O0 Balling has painted portraits of
many American officers and states
men, among them one of Lincoln.
In the seventies he returned to Nor
way, where he made series of por-
traits for the naval gallery at Karl
Johans Verft In 1879 he visited
America again, and in 1881 he made a
trip to Mexico, where he painted a
portrait Of President Juarez for Pres
ident Diaz. On his return to Norway
he was appointed consul for Mexico,
the first consular representative Mex
leo ever had in Norway.
For the last two years Mr.. Balling
has been inf1rm. He drew a pension
from the United States since about
1889
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
A LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES.
inducements Held Out by Westerr
Canada Are Powerful.

|
A recent number of the Winnipeg
| (Manitoba) Free Press contains an
excellent article on the prospects in
! Western Canada, portion Of which
we are pleased to reproduce.
The agents of the Canadian Gov
eminent, located at different centers
In the States, will be pleased to give
any further information as to rates,
and how to reach these lands.
"Just now there is a keener inter
est than ever before on the part Of
the outside world, in regard to the
claims of the Canadian West as field
Of settlement. At no previous time
has there been such a rush of immi-
grafton, and the amount of informa-
ton distributed broadcast is unprece-
dentedly great.
'In the majority of the States of
opportunities for home-making and
achieving of even a modest compe-
tence are at the best limited. More
over, according to the social and in
dustrial conditions prevalent in those
communities, the future holds out no
promise of better things. It is not
strange, then, that energetic young
men should turn their eyes to Can
ada's great wheat belt, where every
man can pursue fortune without the
hindrance of any discouraging handi-
cap.
"The inducements held out by West
ern Canada are powerful and made
manifest by the great movement now
In progress. That the prospects are
considerably more than reasonably
certain is borne out by the history of
the country and it's residents. The
promise Of gain is powerful, but when
added to it there is the prospect of a
corresponding social and civic eleva-
ton, it should prove irresistible to
young men of particularly desirable
class for any new country.
"The Canadian West is alive with
opportunities for the young man who
aims at becoming more than a mere
atom in the civil and national fabric.
Some of the eager young fellows who
arrive on the prairies daily are des-
tined to become more than merely
prosperous farmers. In the near fu-
ture great municipal and provincial
development will be in the hands Of
the people. The stepping stone to
both financial prosperity and civil
prominence is, and will be, the farm.
For every professional opening there
are hundreds of agricultural openings.
The Canadian prairies are teeming
with opportunities for the honest and
Industrious of all classes, but they
are specially inviting to the ambitious
young man who seeks field for the
energy and ability which he feels in
herent within him. The familiar cry
of Back to the soil!' is more than
a vain sounding phrase when applied
to Western Canada"
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
In Far Northland
lid Bits of Neus for ScandinaUians.
SUFFRAGE REFORMS REJECTED
Swedish Riksdag Refuses the Demands
of the People.

Swedish Riksdag Refuses the Demands
of the People.
1t is feared that the hopes of SUI
frage reform in Sweden will not be
realized. The first chamber of the
riksdag at it's meeting recently re-
jected the governments general suf-
frage bill by a vote of 1926 to IS. 1t
was not expected that the first cham
Der would pass the BILL but none ex-
pected such an overwhelming defeat
The second chamber will pass the bill
by substantial majority, but with the
unexpected strength shown by the OPP
position, in the upper house the
chances of passing the measure in
joint session are considered practical
ly impossible unless there is a decided
change of heart. The action of the
upper house created much excitement
throughout Sweden. An extra mill
tary and police reserve has been ar
ranged for in the event. of possible
disturbances.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
Last Advice From His Wife.

William Brookfield, the English
churchman, used to tell this story:
"The new bishop of New Zealand, in a
farewell and pathetic interview with
his mother after his appointment, was
thus addressed by her in such Sc
quence as sobs and tears would per
nit: suppose they will eat you, my
dear-I try to think otherwise, but
suppose they will. Well! we will
leave it in the hands of providence.
But if they do-mind, my dear, and
disagree with them"
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
CHINESE OBJECTS OF INTEREST
Just Like Circus for the Children in
NORWAY,


A Chinaman is a rare bird in Chris
tiania. l do not remember having seen
one here in my six years stay. 1t is,
therefore, no wonder that the arrival
of the imperial Chinese commission,
nineteen men strong, became an event
of interest. They are the same high
class personages as those who visited
American cities some time ago. They
came here from Stockholm and occu-'
pied twenty-five rooms at the Grand
hotel, where the r-the-Occasion
yellow dragon banner was displayed
during their three days stay. They
have been received by many dignita-
ries, from the king down. They have
dined at the palace and at the minister
of states residence, and large ban
quet was given in their honor by COM
mercial men interested in the Far
East. Some of them have received the
order of ST. Olav from the king.
They have been on the go all the
time, looking at everything and inquir-
ing about everything. The industrial
plants, schools, chamber of commerce,
military depots, museums, in short, ev-
cry place of interest has been honored
by their visite.
Fortunately, Christiania had few
gentlemen who have been living in
China for years and able to speak
their language fairly well. This fact
pleased them much
For the children here, the visit of
the Cinnamon has almost answered
the purpose of the ordinary circus.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
Joe Miller. say.

The humorist smiled, for he enjoyed
this lionizing.
And the fifth lady to be introduced
was pretty and young.
How on earth" she began, do you
write ten jokes day."
with a typewriter" rejoined the
humorist, and his smile widened full
inch.
But she stared at hi mquizzically.
"Oh," she said. Il thought you used
some copying process"
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the dis
eased portion of the ear There is only one way to
cure Deafness and that s by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is infamed you have arumbng sound or Inn.
perfect hearing and when 1t is entirely closed, Deaf.
ness is the result and unless the Inflammation be
taken and this tube restored to It's normal condi
tion hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten caused by Catarrh, which is nothing
but an infamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
Sudden Snap.

"And here" shouted the stentorian-
voiced moving picture man, I'VE have
a series of views representing Secre.
tary Taft asleep in hammock, in fair
Japan!"
Just then a flaw line darted across
the film.
Lands, Hiram!" gasped an old lady
in the gallery, what was that?'
Don't ask SO many questions, Sa-
rah," replied her husband. " guess
that's where the hammock broke"
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26

been having heavy backache and
my general health was affected when
began using them. My feet were
swollen, my eyes pulled, and dizzy
spells were frequent Kidney action
was irregular and the secretions high
ly colored. To-day, however, / am a
well woman, and I am confident that
Doan's Kidney Pills have made me
30, and are keeping me we'll"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26

and she is often the bread-winner OF
the family. Whether she is sick or
we'll, whether it rains or shines, she
must get to her place of employment,
perform the duties exacted of her.
smile and be agreeable.
Among this class the symptoms OF
female diseases are early manifest by
weak and aching backs, pain in tho
lower limbs and lower part of the
stomach. In consequence of frequent
wetting of the feet, periods become
painful and irregular, and frequently
there are faint and dizzy spells, with
loss of appetite, until life is a burden
All these symptoms point to a de-
rangement of the female organism
which can be easily and promptly
cured by Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetap
BILE Compound.
Miss Abby f. Barrows, Nelsonvilles
Athens Co., Ohio, tells what this greaS
medicine did for her. She writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham - :
II feel it my duty to tell you the good
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and Blood Purifier have done for me. Before
I took them / was very nervous. had DUH
headaches, pains in back, and periods were
irregular, had been to several doctors, and
they did me no good.
sYour medicine has made me well and
strong. I can do most any kind Of work
without complaint, and my periods are all
right.
II am in better health than ever was
and know it is all due to your remedies. \
recommend your advice and medicine to als
who suffer-"
It is to such girls that Mrs. Pink
ham holds out helping hand and ex-
tends cordial invitation to correspond
with her. She is daughter-in-law OF
Lydia E. Pinlxham and for twenty-fv
years has been advising sick women
free of charge. Her long record Of
success in treating woman's ills makes
her letters of advice of untold value to
every ailing working girl. Address,
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
Something to Boast of.

Gunner-Is Cogger still boasting
about the durability Of his racing au-
tOmobile?
Guyer-I should say So He says de-
spite the breakdowns and repairs,
there is-still an original piece of metal
in it that was there when he bought it.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
Puzzled Him.

Citizen-I see there is great deal
of agitation about the smoke problem
these days. Does it worry you?
Ex-Alderman-I should say so. Since
I lost my office it keeps me busy think
ing how can make stogie smell like
a Havana.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-05-26
Hard to Understand,

Lawson-Here is an advertisement
in the paper of man who says he has
100000 and wants to go into bust
ness.
Dawson-Well?
Lawson-Why does a man who has
100000 want to go into business?