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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
FEIGNlNG DEATH.
a Trick Rssorted to by Animals to
shun Their Enemies.

y rick heSorteu 70 ny Nni'Ha's ~
Shun Their Enemies.
The feigning of death by certain
animals for the purpose of deceiv-
ing their enemies and thus secur-
ing immunity is one of the greatest
of the many evidences Of their in
telligent ratiocination. This simu-
lation is not confined to any partic-
ular family, order or species OF AMI
NAL, but exists in many, from the
very lowest to the highest. 1t is
found even in the vegetable king
dom, the we'll known sensitive plant
being an interesting example. The
action of this plant is purely reflex,
as can be proved by observation and
experiment, and is not therefore a
process of intelligence.
An experimenter, writing in Wis
sen fur ALE, says mat he has seen
the feigning of death in some OF
the lowest animals known to sci
ence. Some time ago while exam
lining the inhabitants Of drop of
pond water under a high power
lens he noticed several rhizopods
busily feeding on the minute buds
of an algo. These rhizopods sud
denly drew in their hairlike ilaria
and sank to the bottom, to all APP
pearances dead, The cause was
found to be the presence of a water
louise, an animal which feeds on
these animalculae. 1t likewise sank
to the bottom and after looking at
the rhizopods swan away, evident
ly regarding them as dead and unfit
for food.
This was not an accidental occur
renee, for the observer has seen
the same wonderful performance
twice since. Through the agency OF
what sense, he asks, did these little
creatures discover the approach OF
their enemy? Is it possible that
they and other microscopic animals
have eyes and ears so exceedingly
small that lenses of the very highest
power cannot make them visible, OF
are they possessors of senses utterly
unknown to and incapable of being
appreciated by man? Science car
neither affirm nor deny either Of
these suppositions.
Most animals are slain for food
by other animals. Most of the car
nivora and insectivora prefer fresh
" killed food to carrion. They vii
not touch tainted meat when they
can procure fresh; hence when they
come upon their prey apparently
dead they will leave it alone and &c
in search of other quarry unless
they are very hungry Tainted
substances are dangerous to get int
the stomach. Certain ptomaine
render it sometimes very poison
Gus. Long years of experience hav'
taught this fact to animals, ant
therefore most of them let dead o
seemingly dead creatures alone.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
THE MALAYs.
Their Lives Seem to Be Governed by
Their Expectations.

Their Superstitions.
Malays will resort to any and
every conceivable pretext to avoid
paying money on Friday. They be-
iieve that if they pay their debts on
this day they will be overtaken by
poverty and want. Tuesday and
Saturday they consider generally
unlucky days, and if they shave or
cut their nails on either of these
DAYS thereafter they will always be
in trouble and will perhaps die soon.
The Malay never sleeps in the after
noon because of the fear that to
waste the hours of daylight tends to
shorten life. If Malay finds his
clothes to have been bitten by a
rat he is sure that it signifies bad
luck, and if he can possibly afford it
the clothes are given away in the
nsme,of charity, There i. s-speeias
of bird called in the Malay country
rowk rowk, which lives in the fields
and does not build a nest. 1t is be-
lieved that whoever obtains rowk
rowk's nest will become invisible by
placing it on his head. Of course
the Malays believe there is such a
nest hidden away somewhere.
The Malays always abstain from
taking food during an eclipse of the
sun or the moon and are exceeding
" careful about their baths, so as to
prevent the attack of contaglou;
diseases. The crow is bird of es-
pecially i'll omen to the Malay, and
If it is heard cawing near a habita'
ton it means death to some one OF
the inmates. In some other part;
of the world if an owl alights on OF
near a house and boots it is said tc
mean "death or desolation"-the
house may be burned or sold fol
debt or other misfortune. If a
black cat crosses the road in from
of q Malay he will at once turf
back and pursue his journey by an
other way. The crossing of thu
black cat signifies danger involving
the loss of life. In some othe1
countries a rabbit crossing the roat
has the same significance. The dis
agreeable habit of biting the fnge.
nails is almost unknown among TIT
Malays. They believe that if in
dulged in the habit will surely lea'
to poverty.
It is considered by the Malay t.
be a very lucky thing to see phi
or Chinese funeral before the SUI
rises. Whatever he attempts Oh
this day will be sure to prosper
Dreaming of jumping brooklet as
sures the dreamer that he will dl
in a short time. Then the faithful
Malay dreamer gives aims to tn
poor and behaves gently and kind
to all about him in an endeavor t
pacify the gods and persuade ther
to lengthen his life. To see a mon
KEY in the morning is an evil omer
and it signifies that the day will b
a bad one for trade. All of thes
omens have palliations, and the Wis
Malay usually takes each one as
warning of danger or misfortun
that may be in part if not who'll
avoided.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
GETTING Even.

On one occasion visitors to mer-
ry-go-round on vacant lot in the
outskirts of Philadelphia we're very
much touched by the melancholy
demeanor of long, lean, lank indi-
vidual who despite the fact that ne
was apparently suffering greatly
persisted in riding repeatedly. At
last some one said to him sympa-
thetically: y.
"You appear to be in great dis
tress."
eyes," replied the man on the
merry-go-round. "This continual
riding around and around makes
me seasick"
"Well, then, why don't you qul
riding?" asked the inquisitlve ques-
toner.
81 can't help it," replied the poor
man. "The man who runs tins
merry-go-round owes me money,
and the only way can collect 1t is
by taking it out in rides"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
The Wary Editor.

The musician was visibly annoy
ed. 'But, hang it ALL" he said, 81
told your reporter three or four
times over that the violin | used
was a genuine Stradivarius, and
here in his report this morning
there's not word, not word
With a scornful laugh the editor
replied: '"That is as it should be,
sir. When Mr.. Stradivarius gets
his fiddle advertised in this paper
under 50 a line you come around
and let me know Southwestern
er's Book.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
Placing the Blame.

Counsel ia giant in the world OF
cross examiners)-You are contln-
ually bringing actions, aren't you!
Plaintiff have brought few.
Counsel-You didn't succeed in
the last, did you?
Plaintiff came out OF 1t all
right.
Counsel-Do you mean to say you
didn't lose it.?
Plaintiff did not.
Counsel-You didn't? Remem-
Der, sir, you are on your oath.
Plaintiff know that.
Counsel-And yet you swear you
didn't lose that actiony
Plaintiff did not. You threw
it away for me.-London Scraps.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
Economy.

A commercial traveller, having
got settlement of long standing
account with shopkeeper,. invited
him out to dine.
"Na, na," said the tradesman
"I'll ne'er gang to an inn, but just
tell me how muckle it would cost
We to gle me my dinner"
"Oh," said the traveller, perhaps
8 shillingS or 4 shillings."
every well, them" replied the
economist; "gi'e me the 4 shillingss,
an I'll be just as well pleased as il
I'd got the dinner. dundee Ad-
yertiser.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
Har EIoauent Glance.

The plea of a man arrested for
swearing at his mother-in-law was
that "she commenced with him
first" !,
'Did she swear at your" asked
the Judge.
'No, your honor, but she looked
it"-~st. Louis Republic.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
Mistletoe.

On account of its connection with
heather rite and legend the mlstie-
toe was early banished from the
churches. Clergymen have in for
mer times been known to forbid Its
use among the Christmas decora,
tons, regarding it as too tainted
with superstitions to fifty ornament
the house of God, and from use as
an architectural decoration it has
been vigorously excluded. Perhaps
the only known instance of its use
is in Bristol cathedral, where sprays
of mistletoe, with leaves and Der
ries, fiji the spandrels of one OF the
remarkable tombs.-London Mail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
A l=iltarina Medium.

Absorbent cotton is highly rec
commended as a filtering medium:
1t acts rapidly and is therefore OF
great value in filtering volatile ele,
ments. For ordinary household
use it is specially recommended be-
cause of its inexpensiveness and
ease of management. A large fun
mel must be provided, and the cot
ton is pressed more or less firmly
into the neck, according to the sub
stance to be passed through. Some
liouids are much more difficult TO
manage than others, and this mus must
of course be allowed for. a little
practice will show the housewife
lust how closely the cotton must be
hacked to insure success in iilterlng
the various liquids with which she
has TO deal
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
A Pen Point.
The pen would not write.

The pen would not write.
"Shail get you another, SIR"
the secretary asked.
"No," said the millionaire. "Iii
show you something valuable now
And he held the pen over the
lamp a moment, then dipped it in
cold water, and lot wrote as well
as when new.
"That treatment rejuyenates old
pens without fail" said the mil
iionaire. "Remember it, and it will
save vou money."-Exchange.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
Vary Few Stops.

Little Title had received from
her father a short time ago a toy
organ. Since that time she played
without ceasing. ,
The other day neighbor visited
Titles mother. Examining the or
gan with interest, she asked the lit
tie girl;
elbow many stops has your or
gan?7
'Four," replied the mother
promptly - "breakfast, luncheon,
ainner and bed."-Exchange.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

Since the opposition began to deyel-
On to the anti excursion bill offered by
Mr.. Strobe, in the State Senate. and
which was prepared by the officers OF
the Interdenominational Sunday I'd
seryance Alliance, here Is q disposition
20 amend the measure so as to permit
the use Of lowrate tickets on Sunday
trains. But the bill still contains the
provision which prohibits the operating
of special passenger trains on Sunday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
FraternaI Orders.

Rockb. idge Lodge, No. SO. l. .: o; +.
meets eve ~ Thursday night, at Odd Fe'-
iows' Hall
Lexington Lodge, No. Sc, K. Of I;
n.ets every Tuesday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No, 2, Daughters o
Rebeka6, meets every Monday night'a
odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
york Masons meets 1st and Ord Nor
lay nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No: lgsO hoyaI
Arcanum, meets LIST and 5rd wednesday,
lights in each month. at odd FeiiowS
Hall.
Lex. Council, No. 179, Junior order
United American Mechanics, meets every
Friday night at Odd Fellows Hall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

To stop that pain in the back, that
stiffness of the joir Is and muscles. take
Pinules. They are guaranteed. DON'T
suffer from rheumatism backache, kid
uey trouble, wien you get 30 days
treatment for $1.00. A single dose at
bedtime proves their merit. Get them
today. Sold by B. H. Gorrell,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

Active exploration OF a new Cuban
deposit of iron ore, according to the
Iron Age, has brought to light
above 500, 100000 tons, which would
add per cent. to the figure repre-
senting the worlds total iron ore
SUPPLY, as published last year In a
report of the Swedish government.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

1t will be unnecessary for you to go
through a painful, expensive operation
for Piles if you use ManZan. Put up
In collapsible tube with nozzle, ready
to apply 70 tie soreness aud milan
nation. For any form of Piles, price
SOC, guaranteed. Sold by b. H.. Cor
rell druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

Heavy impure blood makes muddy,
pin ply complexion. headaches, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes you
weak, pale. sickIy. Burdock Blood
Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure
-restores perfect health. b. II. Cor
rell druRRiat.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases

Cures Blood and Skin Diseases
Eczema, Greatest Blood Purifier Free.
II YOUR blood is impure, thin, diseased;
hot or full of hunors. II you have blood
poison, cancer. carbunkles, eating
sores, scrofula. eczeme, itching, rising
ard bumps, swellings OF superating
sores, scabby. pimply skin, ulcers bone
psins, catarrh, rheumatism, or any
blood or skin disease. take Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b. Soon all sores
heal. aches al d pains stop and the
PIoCd Is made pure and rich. Drug
glsts or by express 81 pei large bottle.
Sample free Oy writing Blood Balm Co.
Atlanta, Ga. B. B. B. is especially adj
vlsed for chronic, deep-seated cases OF
blood or skin diseases, as it cures after
all else falls. NOV. ~ oi-l-yr
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

Each incoming TRANSATLANTIC first
cabin passenger landing In New York
has All average Of five trunks. Many
have %, some have rs, and now a1d
then one has 100 or more.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

For a mild, easy action OF the bowels
a single dose OF Doan's Regulets is
enough. Treatment cures habiIual con-
stipation. % cents box. Ask your
druggist for them. b. II. Gorell. drug
gist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

According to recent book of refer
ence, Washington has 70 public statues,
New York 76. Boston 80, Philadel phia
SO and Chicago possibly 20. 1t Is said
that the total number of public stat
ues in the country ct large Is 5eS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

"Dr. Thomas Electric OIL Is the
best remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. Has been used with success
In our fnmily for eight years. Mrs.
l.. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

The salary OF the lord mayor Of Lon
don is $4,000 year, but the place
costs the occupant 500, 600 year. Slr
Charles Bell, the present lord mayor, is
a rich brewer, GO years old.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

A Rings Dyspepsia Tablet alter
each meal Cvercc mes indignation, dys-
pepsia and other stomach Ills. TWO
DAYS trial free. Ask your dealer. Solu
by Is. H. Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rheum, letter. itch. hives,
herpes, scabies-Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

Pinesalve Carbolized acts like poul-
tice, draws out Inflammation and poi
son. Antiseptic, healing. For chapped
hands, lips, cuts, burns. Sold by b.
II. Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

Rings Little Liver Pills wake up
lazy livers, clean the system and clear
the skin. Try them for biliousness and
sick headache. Price 25c. Sold by
B. II. Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

England's daily consumption OF
matches placed end to end would reach
IS, 900 miles. This is about dozen
matches to every man, woman and
child.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

Michael Oakleaf. living near Canton.
s. D., was stung by bee and, drop
ping shrieking to the ground, WIS
dead In 10 minUtes. II is thought the
shock caused heart future.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

William Lawrence of Sheffield, Ct,
aged 78, has taken as his eighth wife
Miss Sarah Laird, aged 10 years.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
A rsuaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money IL PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure in 8 to IA days, 6ec.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect Il.

prevafency OF Kidney DtsehSSs
Most people do not realize the alarm
inc increase and remarkable prevaiency
aAb "@~ &c l;dnex dieeaet
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

More than 100000 OF food ami
mails were slaughtered IN the United
States during the last calendar year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

aoih doct0ring the effects, while the egse.
inaI disease undermines the system.
what To DO.
There Is comfort i'll the knowledge 50
often expressed, that DIR. hiinisrs
Swamp Root, the great kidney rein5ny'
ful6lls every wish in curing rheuinay,fni,
main in the back, kidneys, liver, oiaqaer
and every part of the rrinary Passsge.
II corrects inability 70 hold we
aud scaidilig pain in passing 1t, senaa
i fleets following use OF liquor, VINE OF
beer. and overcc-.les that unpleasant ne
,cssity of bel, compelled to go Otter
ring the day, and to get up many
lines during the night. The mild ana
he extraordinary effect of Swamp.-kooi
Is soon realized. 1t stands the highes'
;or its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need medicine
vou should have the best. Sold by drug
lists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes;
You NAV have a sample bottle and a
book that tells all EE
aboutit both sentfree + Z, \ !;
by mail. Address DR.. .si :::iii ltiyB
Kilner & Co., Bing-
haniton, N. Y. When Home OF sNAmp-E00',
writing mention this paper and don
make any mistake, bat remember the
name, Or. Kilmer's 5waiup-Root, ano
tlIe address, Binq N, n. y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-12

Va hAe
While kidneydR-
orders are the
most common
diseases that pre-
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and ply
sicians. soha eqH-
tent Memsdpss
.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-11-28

John Abdelnour came in from Golden
Arrow yesterday. He purchased a
large supply of groceries, powder and
mining material from a local merchant.
Mr.. Abdelnour and three partners are
interested in a claim and fraction three
miles west of Dead Horse butte. They
have an immense deposit or ledge,
eighty feet wide, on which assays run
ming from IS to 1895 have been Sc
cured. In appearance the ore is sim
liar to the Clifford ore, it being brec-
ciated, also carrying a large quantity
Of quartz, like the Clifford ore. They
have a vertical shaft down seventy-five
feet and a twenty-foot crosscut from
the level. In a few more feet they ex-
pect to strike the giant ledge and when
they do they have reason to believe
that it will be similar to the great ore
body of the Broken Hills mine. 1t is
better on the surface, as well as larger,
and Mr.. Abdelnour believes there is no
reason for il not being as good with
depth.-Tonopah Sun.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-11-28
WILL PROSPECT AT DEPTH

A Keystone Drill has just arrived
here for the Glasgow Western Explcra-
ton company and is now being placed
in operation on the company's ground
known as the Copper Basin property,
situated six miles west of town. The
company owns a large estate here of
highly mineralized territory on which
sufficient development work has beer
prosecuted to warrant the expenditure
of a large sum in opening it up. 1t is
understood here that drills win be used
in testing the continuity and perma-
nency of the veins to no less a depth
than 1000 feet.
The ore carries gold and copper, the
copper content running very high. This
company is also running a large tunnel
to crosscut the formation on the Copper
Canyon property, situated eight miles
further from town.-Battle Mountain
Herald.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-11-28
INSTALLING NEW HOIST

A new hundred horse power hoist has
peer ordered for the Blue Light Cop
per company and will shortly be in
stalled. AT present a depth of 700 feet
has been attained, but as soon as the
new hoist is installed it is the intention
Of the management to sink to water
level, where it is firmly believed the
great bodies Of ore found on the surface
and in the shallow workings will be
found. Already indications of good ore
bodies are being found. Superintendent
Chalmers, assisted by Foreman Frank
Baker, one of the best mining men in
the state, is in charge of the develop
ment of the property. Regular ship
ments of ore are now being made.
When the ore bodies are picked up on
the water level it is the intention Of
the company to install a large treating
plant on the ground. Western Nevada
Miner.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-11-28
GRANITE A GOOD CAMP

Granite mines are looking better
every day. The big copper showing at
the Mountain View Copper company is
opened up in fine shape and Mr.. Beach
is now driving a crosscut to tap another
ledge about seventy-fve feet south,
which on the surface gives splendid
showings in both gold and copper. On
the Big 20 Adamson and CRUDE, on the
seventy-five foot level, have struck a
shoot of sulphides about eighteen Inches
wide which assays $2S in gold per ton.
The shoot is widening with depth and
they believe they have something good
that will stay with them.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-11-28
r AT GOLD REEF

A strike of considerable magnitude is
reported at Gold Reef. 1t was made on
the property known as the Nevada-Bell
group, consisting of four claims. Four
feet of the ledge returns assay values
of from $40 to $50. Sixteen inches of
the ledge give average values of 500
to the ton. They have fifteen sacks
that will go $50 to 800 to the ton. On
the Mabel group of three claims also
at Gold Reef they have secured some
paintings that indicate that they have
more thar one good ledge on their prop
erty. The Bachelor group of four
claims is now being prospected. Their
three groups comprise 220 acres. Three
men have been employed by the COM
pany and active work will be started in
a few days to thoroughly develop the
ground.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-11-28

The Liberty mine has started up. 1t
is in the hands of a new management,
with Lindsay of Philadelphia as one of
the principal factors. 1t is understood
that the new management is to be very
aggressive and that real mining will be
done. The mine has produced inter
m~ittently for many years and is re-
garded as a valuable mining property.
The Cramps, ship builders, have long
been recognized as the principal own
ers. Liberty is in the range between
Tonopah and Manhattan, twenty-five
miles from Tonopah. Since later dis
coveries have brought about several
booms it has not been heard from as
much as it was four or five years ago,
when it was much in the newspapers.
1t is a silver-lead property.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-11-28
wINNEMuccA

Winnemucea mountain is again the
scene of much activity and the familiar
sound of blasting can be heard on all
sides. A number of claim owners have
started work on their properties and
some good disclosures may be looked
for. Payne and associates have started
operations on the United Verde, Ophir
and South Extension of Hercules No. l.,
situated just south of the Robins Can
yon. On the west side of the mountain
parties are working property there that
has good showings of ore.