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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
Breaking a Hobo's Heart,

Manager Gus Hartz was standing
near the opera house box Office when
one of two panhandlers who had en-
tered the lobby approached him, and,
holding out an addressed and sealed
envelope begged for the price of a
postage stamp.
Its for me mudder, boss" he sniv-
eled. "You'se wouldn't turn down er
guy fer de price er de stamp, would
youse?"
Never" said the manager, deftly
grasping the envelope and throwing it
through the box Office window Here,
Fred" addressing himself to Treas
urer Fred Coan, stamp this and have
it mailed"
The velocity of the proceeding fair
ly took the panhandler's breath away.
Then, backing away to where his part
ner awaited him, he whispered, Moth
in doing, bottle guys wise "-Cleve-
land Leader.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12

. One Of the Women in the Case. i.
There is q woman at the beginning of
all great things.-Lamartine.
A quarter of an hour later, we
slowed down on a rough brick pave
ment, which led toward what then
was an outlying portion of the town
one not precisely shabby, but by no
means fashionable. There was a sin
gle lamp stationed at the mouth of the
narrow little street. AS we advanced,
| could see outlined upon our right,
just beyond a narrow pavement of
brick, low and not more than semi
respectable house, or rather, row OF
houses; tenements for the middle class
or poCr | might have said. The neigh
borhood, | knew from my acquaintance
with the city, was respectable enough,
yet it was remote, and occupied by
none Of any station. Certainly it was
not to be considered fit residence for
q woman such as this who sat beside
me. | admit | was puzzled.
This will do" she said softly, at
length The driver already had
pulled up.
So, then, I thought, she had been
here before. But why? Could this
indeed be her residence? Was this
indeed the covert embassy OF Eng
land?
There was no escape from the stu
alton as it lay before NE. I had no
time to ponder. My duty was here.
This was my message; here was she
for whom it was intended; and this
was the place which I was to have
sought alone I needed only to re-
member that my business was not
with Helena Won Ritz the woman,
beautiful, fascinating, perhaps danger
Gus as they said of her, but with the
Baroness Won Ritz, in the belief Of my
chief the ally and something more
than ally Of Pakenham, in charge OF
Englands fortunes on this continent.
l descended at the edge of the mar
row pavement, and was about to hand
her out at the step, but as | glanced
down | saw that the rain had left q
puddle of mud between the carriage
and the walk
Pardon, madam" | said: ALLOW
ME to make light for you-the foot
ing is bad
l lighted another lucifer, just as she
hesitated at the step. She made as
though to put out her right foot, and
withdrew it. Again she shifted, and
extended her left foot. l family saw
proof that nature had carried out her
scheme Of symmetry, and had not al
lowed wrist and arm to forsWear
themselves, I saw also that this foot
was clad in the dairtiest Of white slip
pers, suitable enough as part of her
bail costume, as | doubted not was
this she wore She took my hand
without hesitation, and rested her
weight upon the step-an adorable
ankle now more frankly revealed. The
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
FOOD IN SERMONS
Feed the Dominic Right and the Ser
mons Are Brilliant.

A conscientious, hard-working and
successful clergyman writes: Il am
glad to bear testimony to the pleasure
and increased measure OF efficiency
and health that have come to me from
adopting Grape-Nuts food as one OF
my articles of diet
For several years | was much dis
tressed during the early part Of each
day by Indigestion. My breakfast
seemed to turn sour and failed to d.
gest After dinner the headache and
other symptoms following the break
fast would wear away, only to return,
however, next morning.
Having heard of Grape-Nuts food, I
finally concluded to give it a trial. I
made my breakfasts Of Grape-Nuts
with cream, toast and Postum. The re-
suit was surprising in improved health
and total absence Of the distress that
had, for SO long a time, followed the
morning meal
MY digestion became once more
satisfactory, the headaches ceased, and
the old feeling of energy returned.
SCiDC0 LIldL IL1l0 1 nave always hcu
GrapeNuts food on my breakfast
table.
Il was delighted to find also, that
whereas before l began to use Grape
Nuts food I was quite nervous and be-
came easily wearied in the work OF
preparing sermons and In study, a
marked improvement in this respect
resulted from the change in my diet.
II am convinced that Grape-Nuts
food produced this result and helped
me to a sturdy condition of mental
and physical strength
II have known Of several persons
who were formerly troubled as l was.
and who have been helped as / have
been, by the use Of Grape-Nuts food.
on my recommendation" Name given
by Postum Company, Battle Creek,
Mich.
There's a reason"
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter: new
appears from time to time. They
ARE genuine, true, and full OF human
Interest.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
Sense of Direction in Animals.

The remarkable faculty which cats.
dogs, pigeons and other animals pos.
sess of returning in straight line to
a point of departure has awakened
much curiosity on the part of natural
lists. Some refer it to instinct, some
to intelligence similar to man. some
to an internal mechanism which
makes the animal simply automata,
but none of these attempted explana.
tons does anything toward solving
the mystery. One Of our ablest mod.
ern scientific writer's supposes that
when an animal is carried to a great
distance in a basket it's fright makes
it very attentive to the different doors
which 1t encounters upon the way, and
that the return of these odors, in in
verse order. furnishes the needful
guide.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
The Lesser Evil.

Gresham college in 1919 was the
scene of famous serio-comic duel be-
tween two celebrated doctors, Doctor
Mead and Doctor Woodward, both Of
whom were lecturers at the college.
While walking down Bishopsgate
street one morning they quarreled
over some medical question and ad-
journed to the square Of the college
to fight it out with swords. Woodward
fell, wounded in several places, where
upon Mead magnanimously said, Take
tiny life" Anything but your physic,"
Kissed back the chagrined Woodward
ere he swooned away.-London Chron-
icle
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
Exact Copy Of Wsappef.
Now What Did She Mean?

At a recent wedding a baby had
shrieked without intermission to the
great annoyance of the quests, etc.
church slight delay occurred. One
of the guests seized the opportunity
to say to the first bridesmaid;
what nuisance babies are at a
wedding!"
Eyes, indeed" answered the brides
maid, angrily. when l send out in
vitations to my wedding l shall have
printed in the corner, No babies ex-
pected. Judge.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
SCALP WAS BADLY AFFECTED

II am more than gratifed by the
successful results I obtained by the
use of the Cuticura Remedies. For
several years my scalp was very bad
ly affected with dandruff and scales.
My scalp itched terribly at times and
my hair fell out. My coat collar would
be actually white with the dandruff
that had fallen from my head. My
profession being that of barber, I
was particular about having my hair
In good condition, and was also in
position to try many lotions, etc, for
the scalp. These had little or no eff
feet. l had heard so much about the
Cuticura Remedies that l resolved to
try them. I shampooed my head
with Cuticura Soap twice week and
after drying my head thoroughly,
anointed parts Of my scalp with Cuti.
cura Ointment. l was pleased from
the outset, and continued to keep up
this treatment. To think that only
three cakes of Cuticura Soap and one
and one-half boxes Of Cuticura Oint-
ment rid my head of this annoying
trouble made me feel quite contented.
/ have now got thick growth of hair
and I am never troubled with any
dandruff or itching of the scalp There
is no question but that the Cuticura
Remedies cured me. I frequently
recommend them to my customers,
and they think great deal of them"
(Signed) John f. Williams, 307 Nor
folk Street, Dorchester, Boston, Mass.
July IS, 1910.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
The Most Beautiful Thjnc.

A newspaper recently invited its
readers to state in a few words what
they considered the most beautiful
thing in the world. The first prize
was awarded to the sender of the an
sWer: The eyes of my mother" The
dream Of that which we know to be
impossible" suggested an imaginative
person, and this brought him second
prize. But the most amusing thing
was that which read, "The most beau
tiful thing in the world Is to see a
man carrying his mother-in-iaw across
a dangerous river without making any
attempt to drop her in
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
SYNOPSIS.

The story is told by Nicholas Trist. Ills
chief, Senator John Calhoun, offered the
portfolio of secretary of state in Tyler's
cabinet, is told by Dr. Ward that his time
Is short. Calhoun declares that he is not
ready to die, and if he accepts Tylers Of
fer it means that Texas and Oregon must
be added to the Union. He plans to learn
the intentions of England with regard to
Mexico through Baroness Won Ritz, secret
spy and reputed mistress Of the English
ambassador, Pakenham. Nicholas is sent
to bring the baroness to Calhoun's apart
ew aetheart Elizabeth Churchill. While
searching for the baroness house a car
riage dashes up and Nicholas is invited to
enter
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12

brlefnGSS OF the luclIefS was m6rClIUl
Or merciless. as you like.
"A wide step, madam; be careful"
| suggested. But still she hesitated.
A laugh, half of annoyance, half Of
amusement, broke from her lips. AS
the light flickered down, she made as
though to take the step; then, as luck
would have it, bit of her loose
drapery, which was made in the wide
skirted and much-hooped fashion of
the time, caught at the hinge Of the
carriage door 1t was chance glance,
and not intent on my part, but | saw
that her other foot was stockinged,
but not shod.
Il beg madam's pardon" I said
gravely, looking aside, but she has
perhaps not noticed that her other
slipper is lost in the carriage"
NONSENSE" she said. ALLOW me
your hand across to the walk, please.
1t is lost, yes
But lost-where? I began.
I'm the other carriage!" she ex-
claimed, and laughed freely
Half hopping, she was across the
walk, through the narrow gate, and
up at the door before | could either
offer an arm or ask for an explana-
ton. Some whim, however, seized
her; some feeling that in fairness she
ought to tell me now part at least Of
the reason for her summoning me to
her aid
Sir" she said, even as her hand
reached up to the door knocker; Il
admit you have acted as a gentleman
should. | do not know what your
message may be, but | doubt not it is
meant for me- Since you have this
much claim on my hospitality, even
at this hour, | think | must ask you
to step within. There may be some
answer needed"
Madam" said I, there is an an
swer needed. I am to take back that
answer. | know that this message is
to the Baroness Won Ritz. | guess it
to be important; and | know you are
the Baroness Won Ritz
"Well, then" said she, pulling
about her half-clad shoulders the
light wrap she wore; let me be as
free with you. Ii | have missed one
shoe, I have net lost it wholly. | lost
the slipper in way not quite planned
on the program. 1t hurt my foot. l
sought to adjust it behind a curtain.
Ny gentleman of Mexico was in wine.
fled, leaving my escort, and he fol-
lowed. ! called to you. You know the
rest. l am glad you are less in wine,
and are more a gentleman"
Il do not yet know my answer,
madam"
Gomez" she said; and at once
knocked upon the door
l shall not soon forget the surprise
which awaited me when at last the
door swung open suddenly at the hand
Of wrinkled and brown old serving
woman-not one Of our C0lored Wom-
en-, but of some dark foreign race
The faintest trace Of surprise showed
on the old woman's face, but she
stepped back and swung the door
wide, standing submissively, waiting
for orders.
We stood now facing what ought to
have been a narrow and dingy little
room in a low row OF dingy buildings,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12

"For two weeks had to be propped
up in bed and l lost so pounds in
weight. I was in terrible condition, in
fact, l came very near dying. AS a
last resort began using Doans Kid
ney Pills. Since then l have gained
back my lost weight and feel wonder
fully improved"
Remember the name-Doans.
For sale by all dealers. so cents
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
A READER CURES HIS
C0NSTIPATI0N-TRY 1T FREE
Simple family good

The editors Of "Health Hints" and
Questions and Answers have one ques-
ton that is put to them more often than
any other, and which, strangely enough,
That is How can I cure my constipa-
tion?"
DIR. Caldwell, an eminent specialist in
has looked the whole field over, has prac-
tised the speciality for forty years and is
convinced that the ingredients contained
in what is called DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup
Pepsin has the best claim to attention
from constipated people.
It's success in the cure of stubborn con-
stipation has done much to displace the
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
A Classic Note

"Archimedes," read the pupil
'leaped from his bath, shouting. 'E1Ire
ka! Eureka!'"
One moment, James," the teacher
says. What is the meaning of 'Eu-
reka.'"
Eureka means I have found it, :"
Every we'll. What had Archimedes
found?"
James hesitates a moment. then
ventures hopefully:
The soap, mum. "-Christian Intel
ligencer.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
Now He Doesn't Believe II.

A Cleveland man was reading some
jokes about how the English weren't
so slow as they are supposed to be
to get joke. He believed it, too. Sc
he tried his theory on a British guest
of his.
did you ever hear Mark Twain's
joke about how the report Of his
death had been greatly exaggerated?'
he asked.
NO." answered the Englishman-
eagerly, "but I'll wager it was good
What was it?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
N. w. NJ. w., NO. 19-1911.

use of salts, waters, strong cathartics
and such things. Syrup Pepsin by train
ing the stomach and bowel muscles to
again do their work naturally and with
it's tonic ingredients strengthening the
nerves, brings about a lasting cure.
Among its strongest supporters are Mr..
John Graveline of SO Milwaukee Ave-,
Detroit, Mich, Mr.. J. A. Vernon of G1kla-
homa City and thousands of others. 1t
can be obtained of any druggist at fifty
cents and one dollar a bottle, or If you
want to try it first free sample bottle
can be obtained by writing the doctor.
For the free sample address Dr.. w. p.
Caldwell. POI Caldwell building. Month
cello. Ill
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
In Eiq-Leaf Days.

First Prehistoric-Where did Adam
get such an awful crouch?
Second Ditto-He's kicking because
his spring clothes don't make him look
as broad shouldered as the fellows In
the advertisements
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DISTEMPER

In all it's forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed Over 600 900
bottles. sold last year $50 and $l00 Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen. Ind.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12

Then | thought | saw the flush
deepen on her face, even as the match
flickered and failed
l leaned out of the door and called
to the negro driver Home, now,
boy-and drive FAST"
She made no protest.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
HopelessIy OutcIassed.

Mrs. Caswell, while you were in
Venice did you see the Bridge of
Sighs?"
"Oh, yes; / saw what they called
that. But, my land, I've seen bridges
ten times it's size without ever going
out of Pennsylvania"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
Mistaken Kindness,

Permitting relatives or fond friends
to give a child sweetmeats is mista-
ken kindness-in many homes of re-
finement children are taught not to
accept offerings of this nature. The
early years of development depend so
materially upon strict diet.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12

"She is always doing something orig
inal."
Yes, but her latest stunt, if it be-
comes a fad. will upset society"
why, what is it,"
"She has employed a nurse to look
after her poodle and insists on looking
after her baby herself"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
Sure Thinq.

A scientist says that people would
have more sense if they did not wear
hats. Yes, and husbands would have
more dollars.-Charlesto News and
Courier.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
A MonopoIy.

Urbanite-What did you come to
the city for?
Country Boy-To earn an honest
living.
Urbanite-That's all right You'll
find no competition.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
Kill the Flies Now and Keen

disease away. A DAISY FLY KILLER
will do it. Kills thousands. Lasts all season.
Ask your dealer, or send zoe to HI. SOM
ERS, $50 DeKalb Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
One of MANY Kinds.

There are various kinds of fools, but
the one who neglects his work in the
interest of the other fellow gets the
least out of his foolishness.-Atchison
Globe.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
Reason as REGULATOR.

Rightly employed, the reason is not
a check to piety, but is it's regulator.
It chastens and refines the fame of
devotion in the human heart, but does
not put it out.-Wendte
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of serious disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills
should be used per
sistently until the
backache and other
symptoms disappear
Mrs. d. X. Jeffers
COlfax. Wash. SAYS:
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Better DAYS

He with a little sigh)-This is the
third winter hat you have had this
year.
She-Well but dearest, summer
will soon be here now.
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On the Level.

'Do you assimilate your food
aunty?"
mo, l doesn't sab. I buys it open
an honest, sab. "-Womans National
Daily.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12

The only proof against disappoint-
ment is to expect the unexpected
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The friend who takes your part
sometimes forgets to return it.
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KIDNEY cHILLS AND BACKACHE.

II, when you get wet or take cold,
1t settles on the kidneys" and there
is a shivery, chilly sensation in the
back, it shows kidney weakness which
n is often the beginning
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-12
CHAPTER v.

One Of the Women in the Case. i.
There is q woman al the beginning of
al great things. -Lamartine.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
ORDER OF PROTECTION.

Installation of officers and work in initiation will make an attractive eve ming TOT Thames lodge No. 326, at it's regular meeting next Tuesday. Depu- ty William Kingdom and delegation from Beulah lodge are expected, as well as Grand Secretary Jeremiah Wall and Grand Warden .Whalen.
 A visit from it's deputy, James L.. Wheeler of New London accompanied by Warden Chidsey of Fort Griswold lodge, Groton, for the purpose of in stalling it's officers, made an evening of much interest for Norwich lodge, No. PAS, last Monday night at the Buckingham Memorial. Assisting Dep uty Wheeler also in the installation were Warden Henry A. Congdon of Thames lodge, No. 326; Warden Geo. A. Howard, Vice Warden William C. Simpson and Brother Anthony Berard of Slater lodge, No. 5O9.
 The following were the officers who were placed in the chairs: Warden, Ernest M. Newibury; vice warden, Fred s. Manning; past warden, George F. White; secretary, Sumner w. Arm trong: treasurer, E. B. Armstrong; financial secretary, R. c. Perry; chap lain, William Sanger; guide, William A. Lund; guardian, J. Olfver-Arm- strong; sentinel, Robert McKiernan trustee for three years, $. Howard Mead.
 Coffee and doug11nuts were served after the meeting and a brief talk giv- en by Deputy Wheeler in which he spoke of the growth of the order in the past year, in which 36 lodges have been instituted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
ASKED TO AID PARENTS.
Waterbury Board of Education Might Supply Glasses to Peer Children, Etc.

Tuesday the assistance of the board of charity was asked by Medical In- spector GOodenough says the Water bury Republican, in providing pupils in the public schools suffering from defective eyesight with glasses, and in other cases, where the children suffer ed from aderloids in providing for an operation at the hospital. The board was deSirous of aiding Dr. Goodenough in his work of bettering the health of the school children, but decided to in vestigate as to it's rights in this field of heIpfulness. The cost would not be large, being estimated at $200, and thus would mean relief for 100 chil- dren. The board came through the year without deficit in any depart ment.
 Dr. Goodenough was. given the free dom of the floor by the board in or der that he might explain the nature of his errand. He said that the recent medical inspection which is made ob- ligatory by the state once in three years, had been completed in the fall It revealved a number of children who were suffering from defective vision and many more who were afflicted with adenoids.
 The parents could not afford to buy glasses in many of these cases. There would be no question as to the obliga- tion in the case of children of indigent parents. who were receiving aid from the board but something should be done for the children of poor people who were not charges upon the city.
 The examination was made by the principals and teachers once every three years, and the parents were no- tified of the defects in vision and where adenoids existed. If the state requires this inspection it is with the idea that something should be done about it, and sending home notices to the parents who could not comply with the request for glasses was a farce What he would like was aII- thorization from the board to supply fifty children with glasses and have the adenoids removed in the cases of like number. They could be operat- ed on at St. Marys hospital for $2 without an anaesthetic and for S5 with it. The state would only have to care for children not born in this country.