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The Wingham Times, 1909-04-01, Page 22 TUE WINGIIAM TIMES, APRIL 1, 1909 'IAD BACH ACHE. Was Unable To Do House- work For Two Years Many Women Suffer untold Agony From Kidney Trouble. Very often they think it is from so-called "female disease." There is less "female trouble" than they think. Women suffer from backache, sleepless- ness, nervousness, irritability and a drag- ging down feeling in the loins. So do men, and they do not have "female trouble." Why, then, blame all your trouble to "female diseaso" ? Most of the so-called "female disorders" are no more or less than"kidney disorders," and can be easily and quickly cured by Dose's Kidney Pills. Mrs. O. Dupuis, Belleview Village, N.B., writes : "I was unable to do my house- work for two yeara on account of back- ache. I could not get up the stairs. Down's Kidney Pills cured me permanently after doctors failed to even relieve the pain. I can highly recommend them to all sufferers from kidney trouble," Price 50 cts. per box or 3 boxes for $1.25 at all dealers or mailed direct on receipt of price by The Dean Kidney Pill Co., Toronto, Ont. TO ADVERTISERS Notice' of changes must be left at this office not later than Saturday noon. The copy for changes must be left not later than Monday evening. Casual advertisements aooepted up to noon Wednesdav of each week. ESTABLISHED 1872 TIN WINGIJAIII TIirMES. $, B. ELLIOTT, PunLISRER AND PROPRIETOP THURSDAY. APRIL 1, 1900. NOTES AND COMMENTS There is no succession duty on an es - state which doesn't exceed $10,000. The Succession Duty Act says no duty- shall be leviable on any estate the value of which doesn't exceed $10,000. It also says that no succession duty shall be levied on property passing to a father, mother, husband, wife, child, daughter- in-law or son-in-law, where the aggre- gate value of the property so. passing doesn't exceed $50,000. To place firearms in the same cate- gory as poisonous drugs is the propo- sition of W. D. McPherson (West To- ronto), in his Legislative bill to re- gulate the sale of firearms. Under its provisions the storekeeper may not sell to anyone under eighteen years of age or to anyone whom he may ..'..v -"consider irresponsible. When the sale is made he must also enter in a book the name and address of the pur- chaser. "My intention is," said Mr. McPherson, "to enable the authori- ties to keep track of where these wea- pons are." The editor who receives a salary of $100,000 a year should know what he talks about, This man is editor of the New York American. Addressing an editorial association recently, he said: -"I feel deeply the importance of supporting local newspaper enter- prises, and rewarding adequately the work done by the local editor and his staff. Yon cannot keep this country in order, you cannot keep down its finely organized rascality unless you have in every town, and if possible in every village, the local editor who is a moral policeman, using publicity as his club." Rod and Gun Spring Fishing Number The first sight of the fine cover of the excellent Spring, (April) Fishtog Num - bee of Rod and Gun in Canada, publish- ed by W. J. Taylor, Woodstock, Ont„ will stir the blood of the thousands of fishermen throughout the Dominion and start them on the congenial work of pre- paring for the ooming fray. The long and varied nature of the contents of the number, in which fish and fishing topics predominate, will still further stimu- late them, and the opening of the fishing season will probable see an increase in the anglers' ranks as one result of the interest aroused through the wide dis- ae Reason why We Feel Tired The system is overloaded with poisort- t sus waste matter. You expert to be tired when you have been working hard, for the activ- ities -if the muscles or brain cause a breaktng down of cells, or burning up, we might say, and after while the sys- tem becomes clogged with this waste matter or ashes and you get tired. But you aro often tired when you have not been working hard and in this case the conditions are much the came but the presenee of the poisonous' waste matter isadue to the derangements of the excretory organs -the liver, kidneys and bowels. 'Under each cireumstenees you cannot possibly do better than use Dr. Chase's idney-Liver Pills for they have a di - reef., specif e and combined action on the liver, kidneys and bowels, thoroughly cleansing the exeretory system and re• *dosing healthful digestion. There ire is no medicine of more fro - tient or effeetive use in the family than )r. Chase 'e KidneyLiiver Pills for they have no equal as a cure for constipation, bili"1 snes;s, Iiver troubles and kidney d,•raroements. One pill a dose, 25 cents a 1 OZ et all dealers of Ddnlanaon, Bates 4 +..., Toronto. gemination of these stories. Three articles stand out as of value to the conn try :-"Preserving the Nation'8 Fish" by Cyrus MoMilian, an illustrated de- soriptive account of the work of the Prince Edward Island hatchery; "The Unsolved Mystery of the Salmon." by Bonnycastie Dale, who has spent two years on the Pacific Coast studying the ways of the salmon and, with the ex- ception of one point, Ieaving the my- stery still unsolved; and "Conservation of Non -Nest Building fishes of the Great Lakes," by W. E. Meehan, Chief Fish Ogmmissioner for Pennsylvania, in which a plea is put forward on behalf of a polity on which there will be great differences of opinion but which closely concerns the future of the Great Lakes fisheries, Then fishing tripe in four separate provinces are told in a manner irresistibly reminding fishermen of in- cidents in their own experiences. "A New Brunswick Lost Lake Found." is particularly good, though eaoh story has an interest all its own. A similar var• ioty of fare will be found for those interested in other forms of sport. "A Lady's Moose Hunt in New Brunswick," by Mise EmaOD being a good specimen. On every page of an excellent number the sportsman will be able to find mater. ial wbioh eannot fail to prove of the deepest possible interest to him. MAKE IT YOURSELF. Says Many Persons Here can be Made Happy Again by Using it. There is so much Rheumatism here in our neighborhood now that the fol. lowing advice will be highly appreciated by those who suffer: Get from any good pharmaoy one- half onnoe Fluid Extract andelion, one mince Compound Karg, . , three ounces of Compound Syrup S rsaparilla. Shake these well in a bottl r. and take in tea- apoonfnl doses after eaoh meal and at bedtime; also dr nk plenty of good water. It is claimed t. • t there are few vic- tims of this e d and torturous disease who will fail . find ready relief in this simple home-made mixture, and in most oases a permanent onre is the result. The simple recipe is laid to strengthen and cleanse the eliminative tissues of the Kidneys so that they can filter and strain from the blood and system the poisons, acid and waste matter, which cause not only Rheumatism, but num- erous other diseases. Every man or woman here who feels that their kidneys are not healthy and active, or who suf- fer from any urinary trouble whatever, should not hesitate to make up this mixture, as it Is certain to do much good, and may save you from much misery and suffering after while. Our home druggists say they will either supply the ingredients or mix the prescription ready to take if our readers ask them. EXPERIMENTS WITH FARM CROPS. The members of the Ontario Agricul- tural and Experimental Union are pleased to state that for 1909 they are, prepared to distribute into every Town- ship in Ontario material of high quality for experiments with fodder crops, roots grains, grasses, clover and fertilizers, as follows: No. EFPERIafENTS. PLOTS. 1 -Three varieties of Oats 3 2a -Three varieties of six•rowed Barley , - ..., 3 2b -Two varieties of two -rowed Barley 2 3 -Two varieties of Endless Barley2 4 -Two varieties of Spring Wheat2 5 -Two varieties of Buckwheat2 6 -Two varieties of Field Peas 2 7-Emmer and Spelt • , , .. 2 8 -Two varieties of Soy, Soja, or Japanese Beans., 2 9 -Three varieties of Hacking Corn3 10 -Three varieties of Mange's 3 11 -Two varieties of Sugar Beets for feeding purposes 2 12 -Three varieties ofSwedieh Tnrnipe 3 13 -Two varieties of Fall Turnips2 14 -Two varieties of Carrots 2 15 --Three varieties of Fodder or Silage Corn , 3 16 -Three varieties of Millet 17 -Two varieties of Sorghum, 2 18 -Grace Peas and two varioties of Vetches 3 19 -Rape, Kale and Field Cabbage3 20 -Three varieties of Glover...... 3 21 -Testing two varieties of Alfalfa (Lucerne) ,. 2 22 -Four varieties of Grammes 4 23 -Three varieties of Field Beans,3 24 -Three varieties Sweet Corn 3 26 -Fertilizers with Swedish Turnips6 27 -Sowing Mangels on the level, and in drills p 28a -Two varieties of Early Potatoes, 2 28b -Two varieties of medium ripen- ing Potatoes. 2 283 -Two varieties of Late Potatoes - 2 29 -Three grain mixtures for grain production 3 80 -Three mixture of Graves and Olover, for hay.,,. „-... •.., 3 Each plot la to be 2 rode long by 1 rod wide except No. 28, whioh is to be One rod square. Any person in Ontarib may choose any ONE of the experiments for 1909 and apply for the same. The material Will be furnished in the order in which the applications are received while the supply lasts. It might be well for ap- plicant to make a second choice, for fear the first could not be granted. All material will be furnished entirety free of charge tb eaoh applicant, and the pro• dune will, of bourse, become the property of the person who oonduote the experi- ments. Ont. Agrio, Clollege, 0, A. ZAVXT2', Guelph, March, 1909. Director. The Mason constructed strain. TRENGTH' that's what you must have in a pin - block, It has t o stand the m greatest part of t h e combined strain of the strings on . the mins. This eans a con - and Risch pin -block. is to stand the greatest tinual pull of from thirty-six to fifty thousand pounds. The Mason and Risch pin -block is built of layers of rock maple firmly glued together. Each layer presents a different grain surface to the adjacent layers Masin andRisch The piano with a soul This method of construction produces a pin -block that is not affected by atmospheric changes and will not split or crack. This Mason and Risch pin -block system is one reason why our instrument remains so much longer in tune than the pianos con- structed in the usual manner. There are many exclusive features embodied in the Mason and Risch piano which we would like to de- monstrate to you. Mail us this coupon to -day and we'll send you literature illustrating a n d explaining these features. The Mason and Risch Piano Co., Limited, 32 West King St., Toronto. City Province MASON and RISCH PIANO CO., Limited, TORONTO Send me your illus. trated booklet explain- ing the reasons why I should own a Mason and Risch piano. This in no way obligates me to purchase. Name. Street International Newspaper Bible Study Course. Salient Points in the Lesson for Sunday, Apr. 4, Given in a Series of Questions by Rev. Dr. Linseott. (Registered in accordance with the;Copyright Act.) PETER AND CORNELIUS. Acts x:1-48. Golden Text. -In every nation he that feareth him and worketh right- eousness, is acoepted of him. Acts x:35. Verses 1 -8. -Was a devout Roman in those days as well pleasing to God as was a devout Jew? Can you give any reason to -day why God is not as well pleased with a de - vont Roman Catholio, as he is with a devout Protestant, or vice versa? What reason is there for or against the idea, that revelations and visions were given to devout mea of all nat- ions in those days, as well as the Jews? Verses 9.16. -Is it wise and profit- able to have pertain set times for prayer, or is it better to be always in the epirit of prayer, and let our needs, or the Holy Spirit, direct as to special times for prayer? Are people who are not seeking for revelations, likely to have them? The eating of the fieeh of those an- imals, or most of them, which Peter saw in his vision, is forbidden in the old testament; how do you a000nnt for it. that "the word of God," and the spirit of God do not agree in thie ease? Pater in the first instance stuck to his creed, and refused to obey the direct voice of God ; was he right or wrong in to doing? Meat we, in thought, be bound in all things by the written words in the Bible, and refuge to obey any direc- tion of the Holy Spirit to the con- trary? Versos 17 27. -Does God blame us if we test what we think to be revelations before we act up them. When God gives a revelation that is not unmistakably clear, may we de- pend that he will arrange oiroumstanoee, or give another revelation to clear up the doubt, es in this case? Was Oornelins reconciled to God, or an acoepted ohild at this time? Verses 28 -29. -Are any of the Commandments otthe Bible to be tested by the teaching of Jesus, and by the spirit of God, or must we un- hesitatingly obey them all, Just as they read, withoutf any question? (This question must;be answered in writing by members of the club.) Verses 30 33. -If we prayed and fast- ed more, should we have more visions of God? Is there any merit in good works; and how much if any, credit does God give for them? Does God in these days give by his Spirit, such detailed and matter -of fact instructions, as he gave to Peter and Cornelius? Verses 34 -43. -What is the ground of a man's acceptance with God, according to Peter's statement here? According to the suggestion in verse 87, Cornelius had heard about Jeans, hie teaching, his death and resurrec- tion; is it at all unlikely that he was a believer in Jesus? Verses 4448. -What is the meaning of the Holy Spirit falling upon this company ? Excepting the gift of tongues, are all Christians privileged to receive the Holy Ghost as these persona did? How may a Ohristian in the state Cornelius was, reoeive the Holy Ghost as he did? Lesson for Sunday April 11th, 1909 -- Easter Lesson, I Cor. xv:12.28, SOME GOOD ADVICE If you have dandruff, get rid of it by killing the germs. If your hair is falling oat, stop it. There is one sure remedy that will cure these misfortunes and aid you to remain young, Parisian Sage, the groat hair restorer, is guaranteed to permanently remove dandruff in two weeks, or Walton Mc- Kibbon will give you your money bank. Parisian Sage stops falltng hair -it praventb the hair trom fading. It fa the best beautifier for ladies' hair, as it makes harsh, lusterless hair fluffy, soft and beautiful. Parisian Sage it sold and rigidly guar- anteed by Walton 3loKibbon, Prioe, 50 cents a bottle. It own elan be proonred at 50 tenter a large bottle, from the Canadian makers, all charges prepaid. Address Giroux Mfg. Co., Fort Erie, Out. ey Many a man thinks he Is working hard when he is only wobbling between duty and desire. THE FIRST SPRING DAY. I wonder if the asp is stirring yet, It wintry birds are dreaming of a mate, If frozen !now drupe feel as yet the sun, And crocus fires are kindling one by ono: Sing, Robin, Sting; I still am sore in doubt concerning Spring. I wonder if the Springtide of this year Will bring another Seeing both lo*t acid dear; It heart and spirit will find out their Spring, Or if the World alone Will bud and ging: Sing, hope, to me; Sweet notes, my hope, soft notes for memory. The sap will surely quicken soon or late, The tardieet bird will twitter to a mate; So spring most daWn agate with warmth and bloom, Or in this world or in the World to oome: Sing, voice of Spring, Till I too blossom and rejoioe and sing. -Christina 0. Rossetti. TOWN DIRECTORY, BAPTIST Om:Taou-Sabbath services at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday School at 2:30 p m. General prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. Rev. W. L. Steeves, pastor, B. Y, P. U. meets Monday evenings 8 p.m. Abner 0oaens S.$, Superintendent. MsTaomeT Ostrao13-Sabbath services at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday Sohool at 2:30 p m. Epworth League every Mon- day evening. General prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. Rev, W. G. Howson, pastor, F. Bnohanan, B.S. Superintendent. PRESBYTERIAN 0HIIRCH-Sabbath ser- vices at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday School at 2:30 p m. General prayer meeting. on Wednesday evenings. Rev.to D. Per x, pastor. or. Dr. A. J. Irvin, B.B. Superintendent. ST. PAIIL's OuuRoa, EPISCOPAL -Sab- bath services at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday School at 2:30 p m. Rev. O. E. Jeakine, 13. A,, B. D., Rector ; Ed. Nash, S. S. Superintendent ; Thos. E. Robinson, assistant Superintendent. SALVATION ARMY -Service at 7 and 11 a m and 3 and 7 p m on Sunday, and every evening during the week at 8 o'olook at the barraoke, POST OFFICE -Office hours from 8a m to 6:30 p m. Open to box holders from 7 a m. to 9 p m. P. Fisher, postmaster. PIIBLIO LIBRARY -Library and free reading room in the Town Hull, will be open every afternoon from 2 to 5:30 o'olook, and every evening from 7 to 9:30 o'olook. Miss Ethel Elliott, librarian. Tower OOUNOIL-Thomas Gregory, Mayor; Dr. A. J. Irwin, Reeve ; Geo. Spotton, J. W. Maltibbon, H. B. Elliott, William Bone, Dr. Robert 0. Redmond, and V. R. Vannorman. Oonnoillors; J. B. Ferguson, Olerk and Treasurer; Anson Dulmage, Assessor. Board meets first Monday evening in eaoh month at 8 o'olook. HIGH SCHOOL BOARD.- W. F. Van - Stone (chairman), J. A. Morton, John Wilson, 0. P. Smith, W. J. Howson, John A. MoLean, Frank Buchanan, Dudley Holmes, secretary. A. Oosens, treasurer. Board meets second Monday evening in eaoh month. PIIBLIO SCHOOL BOARD. - T. Hall, (chairman), G. C. Manners, H.E. Isard, A. E. Lloyd, W. D. Pringle, Wm. Moore, Alex. Ross, 0. N. Griffin, Secretary, John F. Groves; Treasurer, J. B. Ferguson. Meetings second Tuesday evening in eaoh month. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS -J. A. Tay- lor, B.A., principal; J. C. Smith, B.A., classical master; 3. G. Workman, B.A., mathematical master ; Mise Heleua Dadson, B.A., teaoher of English and Moderns; Miss Anderson, fifth teacher PUBLIC SCHOOL TaAbuERs.-Joseph Stalker, Principal. Mise Brook, MissReynolds, Miss Farquharson, Miss Wilson, Mise Cummings, and Mise Fraser. BOARD OF HEALTH--Thoi. Gregory, (chairman), 0. 3. Reading, Abner Ooeens, Wm, Fessant. J. B. Ferguson Secretary; Dr. 3, R Maodonald, Medical Health Officer. TAKE NOTICE. That J. S, Jerome, Dentist �a: is making beautiful sets of teeth for eight dollars, and inserting the Patent Atrohamber. All work guaranteed. Office in Chisholm Block, Wingham. 41..• OUTSIDE ADVERTISING Orders for the insertion of advertisements suck as teachers wanted, business chances, mechanics wanted, articles for sale, or in fact any kind of an advt. in any of the Toronto or other city papers, may be left at the TIMES office. This work will receive prompt attention and will save people the trouble of remitting for and forwarding advertisements. Lowest rates will be quoted on application. Leave or send:your next work of this kind to the TI1?IES OFFICE. Wini+;ham .01 itiMimmo/ W. J. McKee's 150 acre farm in Greenock was recently sold to a farmer from Kincardine', fp. for $6,500. The grant to Agricultural Sooieties in Ontario has not been increased by the Ontario Legislature as was request- ed by the Fairs' 'Association at the annual meeting in Toronto. WOE -AT-HOME RHEUMATIC TREATMENT Some Simple Precautions Which Will Prevent a Recurrence of Attacks. A prominent citizen, w,1% had for years suffered from rhe matism and rheumatic gout, has ben giving his Needs the benefit of is experience, and incidentally a opy of the pre- scription which w of material as- sistance in eff cti g a cure. In the first p ce, he found that every time he artook freely of acid fruits his old trouble returned; and, secondly, he learned that it was abso- lutely essential to keep the kidneys active. To do this it was necessary to drink plenty of water. Occa- sionally he would dissolve a lithia tablet in the water to assist its action on the kidneys. The treatment is as follows : Pro• cure from your druggist :-- Fluid Extract Cascara....... 3S oz. Syrup Rhubarb t oz. Carriana Compound 1 oz. Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla 5 oz. Take one teaspoonful sifter each meal and at bedtime. This is valuable information. This can he mixed at home. Save the piescription. ESTABLISHED 1872 THE WINfiuAI TIMES. I8 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING -AT- The Times Office, Beaver Block WINQHAM, ON'SARIO, THR2Is Or 8nnsoRrPTION-81.00 per annum in advance, 81.50 if not so paid. No paper dieoon- tinned till all arrears ars paid, except at the option of the publisher. ADvaaTlsINct R4T110. - Legal and other oasual advertisements 100 per Nonparlel line for first insertion, 8o per line for each subsequent insertion. Advertisements In looal columns are charged 10 ate. per line for first insertion, and 5 cents per line for eaoh subsequent insertion. Advertisements of Strayed, Berms for Sale or to Rent, and similar, $1.00 for first three week, and 25 cents for each subsequent in- sertion. Co/TRe:T BAT -us -The following table shows our rates for the insertion of advertieemeuts for specified periods: - SPAM 1 ye.. a Mo. 8 aro. tato. OneCoiumn $70,00 $40.00 $22.50 $8,00 Half Column....... - 40.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 QuarterColnmu -,.. 20.00 12,50 7.50 3,00 One Inch .. . 5,00 8.00 2.00 1.25 Advertisements without s eoifio directions will be inserted till forbid and charged accord- ingly, Transient advertisements most be paid for in advance. Tun Jon DEPARrMsNT is stocked with an extensive assortment of all requisites for print- ing, affording facilities not equalled in the county for turning out first class work. Large type and appropriate outs for all styles of Post- ers, Hand Bills, eto., and the latest styles of choice fancy type for the finer classes of print, Ing. H. B. ELLIOTT, Proprietor and Publisher TP KENNEDY, M. D., M.C.P. s. O, Member of the British Medical Associa- tion. Gold Medallist In Medicine. Special attention paid to diseases of Women and Child; ren. Office hours -1 to 4 P. m.; 7 to 0 p. m. DR. MACDONALD, Centre Street Wingham, Ontario. DR. AGNEW, Physician, Surgeon, .to. Office -Macdonald Block, over W.MeKibbon's Drug Store, Night calls answered at the offioe. DR. ROBT. O. REDMOND, M. R. O. S. (Eng) L. R. 0. P. London. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Office, with Dr. Chisholm. DR. MARGARET C. CALDER Honor Graduate of Toronto University, Licentiate of Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, Devotes special attention to diseases of Eye, Ear, NosE' and Throat. Eyes thoroughly tested. Glasse, properly fitted, Ot rle -With Dr. Kennedy. ''ffice Hours -3 to 5, 7 to 8 p.m. VANSTONE, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, STC Private and Company funds to loan at lowest rate of Interest. mortgages, town and farm property bought and sold. Office, Beaver Blook, Wingham J A. MORTON, BARRISTER, dao. Wingham, Ont, E. L. DICKINSON DDDLZ' HotMES DICKINSON & HOMES BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, Etc. MONEY To LOAN. oarlen: Meyer Block, Wingham. ARTHUR .1. IRWIN, D. D. S., L. D. S. Doctor of Dental8nrgery of the Pennsylvania Dental College and Licentiate of the Royal Oollegein of DentalMaodonaldBlock, SurWinghamgeons o .Ontario. Office YY . J. PRICE, B. S. A., L. D. S., D. D. S. Licentiate of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and Graduate of Uni- versity of Toronto. Office ; Beaver Block. FRANK MCCONNELL, Licensed Auctioneer for the County of Huron, and Ileal Estate Agent . Is prepared to do business at reasonable rates, Orders left at the TCMEs office will be prompt' y and cheerfully attended to. Wingham General Hospital (Under Government inspection) Pleasantly situated. Beautiful fur- nished. Open to all regularly licensed physioiane, RATES POR PATIENTS- (whioh include board and nursing), $3.50 to $15.00 per week a000rding to looation of room, For further information, address Miss 3. E. WELSH, Superintendent, Box 223, Wingham Ont, RAILWAY TIME TABLES. GRAND TRUN13 RAILWAY SYST28M. TRAINS LAV Ton London Toronto &East 11.08am.. 6.4.3 a.m.-- 2.40p.m. Kincardine.. x1,57 a.m... 2.08 p -m.... 0.15p.m. Annrvffi PROM Kincardine -...0.40 a.m.,11.00 a.m.. -, 2.40 p.m. London.....,..,.., ,... 11.54 a.m_ . 7.85 p.m, Palmerston.. ,, _. -. -. _ ,. 10.80 a.m. Toronto & Su at.......... 2.08 pan-- 9.15 p.m. W. HENRY, Agent, Wingham. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY. TRAINS LMA' 7, 'rOii Torbnto and Saet.. W .... 6.87 a.tn„ ., 8.16 p.m, Teetwater 1.07 pan p.m, - ,AURIN* FROM Teeawater-.- .....,0.87 a.m, . , 8.16 p,m, Torbnto and Sast -, ._-1, 07 pan --10.00 p,m. T. H. BERMSR. Agen$,Wingham, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy lei UN�pt1At.$D rots 'Coughs, Colds Lind Croup. MYSTERIOUS EXPiORER PUNDIT A -K HAS SPENT YEAR$ IN THIBET. Secret Agent of British Government In India Has Surveyed Many Hundreds of Miles In the Forbid- den Land During Wanderings of Nine Years -Counted the Miles by Saying Prayers on Rosary. The survey of India has produced in its annual report the portrait of the greatest of Indian explorers, Ho was known to geographers for years as the Pundit A -K. His identity was not revealed as long as he was likely to be employed again in the explore., tion of Thibet, where no white man or East Indian was permitted to travel. When he became superannuated the Government gave A -K a grant of land and other rewards for his re- markable services, and since then he has been known as the Pundit Krishna. The story of his wander- ings for nine years in a forbidden land, even when told in the plain, dry style of official reports, reads like a. romance. There was not a waking moment when he was not acting a part. Born, on the frontier of Thibet, he could talk the language of the country like a native, and this was his one great advantage. He traveled always as a Thibetan, now as a merchant with a consider- able stock of goods, then as an itiner- ant podler, again as a Buddhist de- votee reciting sacred verses from' hamlet to hamlet, and on two ur three occasions, when necessity com- pelled, he secured employment as a herder of sheep and goats. If his secret had been discovered his life would have paid the penalty. He was in peril many times and was occasionally arrested and detained as a suspicious character, but he al- ways had a straight story to tell, and the truth was never known till he was living in the retirement and peace which he had earned. His greatest mishaps were that rob- bers despoiled hire twice of nearly everything he could use in paying his way. Otherwise he never met with any personal ill treatment, and the reports he made are remarkable for the absence of any expression of animosity against those who diel him harm. The Indian Government thought it politically of great importance to learn more about the vast closed country to the north, in which were hidden the resources of three of the greatest of India's rivers -the Indus, the Sutlej and the Brahmaputra. So the Government trained a number of Hindus who gave 'promise of becom- ing intelligent and skilful observers andtiontaught them the arts of explora- . They learned how to make route surveys and to determine heights and latitudes. It was strongly impressed upon them that they must keep an unbroken record of the bearings and distances on their routes from place to place and also determine a few latitudes. With this information a fairly accurate map might be made of their travels. They were to obtain distances by counting their, paces. This is a very tiresome thing to do, but the Pundit A -K kept it up for practically every step on his journeys through Thibet. Sometimes he was so well to do that he had two or three horses to carry his trade goods, and the people thought it astonishing that they never saw him riding. Once he was clap- ped into jail by the governor of the district who thought him worth watching, He was released through the good offices of a lama, or Bud- dhist priest, who had seen him be- fore and thought him the humblest and most devout man he had ever met. The lama invited the Pundit to his monastery, 600 miles away, through an unexplored region, and the ex- plorer had to ride a horse to keep up with the party. He counted every pace of his horse, kept up all his scientific abservations, and no one was the wiser. The way he contrived to lull sus- picion all through his four journeys was very effective and ingenious. He managed matters so. that the more scientific work he did the larger grew his reputation as a Thibetan of remarkable sanctity. As he walked his lips were always moving and it was evident that he was praying. Appearances are deceptive, for he was merely counting his paces under his breath. He was always finger- ing his Buddhist rosary and every minute or so he would drop a bead. This act did not record another pray- er uttered, but one hundred paces walked. When the Pundit and his servant reached the Indian border on the last homecoming they were emaci- ated with their hardships, ragged and destitute, but they felt triumphant, for they had brought home every instrument they had taken away and preserved every journal and field book. None of his brethren in the survey equalled the exploits of A -K and he is counted among the leading explorers of Thibet; but ho had hie limitations like his fellow -surveyors. Many have supposed that the Asia- tic explorers of the Indian survey were educated native gentlemen, but this 'was not the ease. The survey was never able to secure the services of well educated natives who at the same time possessed the hardihood, courage and endurance required of en explorer in Thibet. t3ootblatk Tenor In Opera. Harry Sokolsky, a bootblack, who has a wonderful tenor voice which was discovered by Caruso, has been engaged to sing in grand opera at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York this season, Sokolsky is a Ens - tam, the only support of his mother and sisters, and heard him Cult au a I'ittshtlrgl: in April. •