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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, COLBORNE, ONT., THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1921. A. Ing what you want largest and most o Canada of slightly u 823-931 Dnfferi: ivage Part Supply, St., Toronto, Ont. Japan Crown Prince Sees Metric Units. The visit of Crown Prince Hirohito cf Japan furnished an occasion for calling attention to many sights unknown to the average tourist, but even Frenchmen well acquainted with Paris offerings stared blankly when told that the Prince had actually touched the standard metric scale and kilogramme weight, which are kept in the Pavilion de Breteuil, near St. Cloud. These two objects, whose accuracy has been accepted since 1875 by all nations adopting the metric system, are constantly guarded in a cellar by guards appointed by an international The pavilion itself is situated in the midst of a woods on a raised plt.teau net approached by ordinary reads. None except the guards and occasional visitors of note or experts desiring to compare other scales are ever permitted to enter the almost sacred territory and then only for brief periods, as the cellar's ventilation is controlled by a special air purifying apparatus designed to prevent any substance getting in which might corrode the delicate objects. In order to maintain an equal temperature ice is actually brought from the highest attainable points on Swiss glaciers. The guards themselves are reported to walk about hi slippers to prevent the slightest vibrations from, disturbing the closely-guarded position of the weighing instruments. Finds Singing Builds Up Health. If you want to be healthy sing as often as possible, is the advice of Prof. Frossard of the Sorbonne, which was reported to the French Academy of Science by his colleague, Prof. d'Ar-sonval, says a Paris despatch. Prof. Frossard has experimented with hundreds of cases of overexcitation and sympathetic nerves, as well as gastric cases, and has found that when the patients keep in a cheerful mood, singing music of the gayest quality, the equiuibrium of the nervous system is restored within a few weeks and badly damaged appetites commence to reappear with full force. The Academy recommended that special attention be given to singing classes in crowded districts where everything tends to break down the s and digestive systems. Musicians in the Olympic, by means cf wireless telephones, entertained the Aquitania's passengers to banjo selections while the ships were two hundred and sixty miles apart. THE REAL "MONTE CRISTO'S" ISLAND HIDDEN TREASURES OF OLD BUCCANEERS. Fabulous Wealth Discovered on Cocos Island in Southern Pacific Ocean. That very useful island, where Dumas' famous hero, Monte Cristo, found fabulous wealth, had its position in the celebrated author's imagination. What would he have written had he known that the real thing was then in existence and within easy reach of these who liked to look for it? An Englishman, in the year of Dumas' death, filled his pockets from one of the many hoards there. In the last seventy years, at least twenty-nine known expeditions have visited this treasure-strewn locality; and more than one have returned with retrieved Pacific Phantoms. The island is to be investigated again by a party made up, not of harum-scarum treasure-seekers or amateur diggers, but of ex-British and | United States naval officers, assisted 1 by others with an intimate knowledge | of mining. Hitherto operations have ! been on primitive lines, or, at the.best, ; wth spades and explosives. This new ! party, with a substantial financial backing, proposes to make full use of ' up-to-date scientific and mining engineering appliances, and to provide for a long stay. Some of the "dumps" which have so long defied discovery may be brought to light. Real Treasure Island is no barren, sterile spot. Early last century it had a solitary settler, and before that others. What became of them neither history nor tradition hints, but if ghosts haunt any spot it ought to be this romantic island. Wild pigs and goats, doves, and other native fauna are in abundance; and the shore waters swarm with fish and sharks. They who, two centuries or so ago, set up their palisades and brushwood huts, dug wells and made use of the island for obtaining fresh stores of water and food, were ,like others who followed them, keen judges of a handy and comfortable rendezvous. Whether in the East or the West Indies, the northern Indian Ocean or the West Pacifls, the Black Flag pirates had the knack of choosing a pleasing base for drinking and murder. Since these bold bad men of the seventeenth century hid their valuables and specie, down to as late as 1835, many millions' worth of treasure have" been hidden for "safety on Cocos Island. Among the principal hoards is that of pirate Bonita. This Spaniard, traditions say, hid over $5,000,000 of gel coinage, ingots, ioweh tained from rifled m; looted towns. Yelic him suddenly at Pahai offici Plai the Caches of Gold. i dc-ei nits Surnames and Their Origin ASQUITH. Variations--Hesketh. Racial Origin--English. Source--A given name. Here is a family name, widely known if not widely borne, which would be a good bit of a puzzle were it not possible to trace it back, step by step, through the centuries to a source in an old Anglo-Saxon given This latter is one of those which have entirely disappeared in the course of the development in nomem-clature which followed the Norman invasion and the language changes of more modern times. And it might be remt-rked here that the number of Anglo-Saxon given names which have disappeared completely is far greater than those which are still in use to- In this case the name was "Hes-cuith." It probably suffered a loss in the period immediately following the Norman invasion. Nevertheless, the, old names were retained to a certain extent among the subdued Anglo-Saxons probably the greatest number of them disappearing in the latter period of amalgamation than the earlier one of subjugation. But the name had not entirely disappeared at the time family names began to form, and it is first traceable as "He&cuith's-son." Ease of pronunciation first caused the dropping of the ending and then the spelling ti the two modern LINCOLN. Racial Origin--English. Source--A locality. The origin of the family name of Lincoln is simple. It comes from the town of the same name in England. Like all surnames of the same classification it was originally .descriptive of the bearer's place of residence. In that period of the middle ages when population began to increase rapidly the supply of given names was overtaxed. The first result of this was the tendency among parents to give to their offspring new variations of given names, made up often by the addition of dimunitives added to the name or a single syllable of the name. Even this, however, was not enough, when communication between various communities became more common and men moved from place to place. It became quite usual to speak of this, that" -or the other Roger or John or Ivo by reference to the place from which he had come. Thus the name of Lincoln was originally preceded by "de," indicating "of Lincoln" or "from Lin- The place name itself is a relic of pre-Saxon days, being compound of "lin" and "coin," signifying in the ancient British tongue, a lake on a hill. The Welsh is "llyn," the Cornish "lyn" and the Gaelic "linne." other great cache came into the possession of two English women, two years before the war, and their treasure'hunt on the Cocos lasted for seven weeks. The expedition discovered the well-defined rocks which are supposed to indicate the treasure-cave's entrance; also the creek, the waterfall, and several other marks cf location, but unfortunately the face of the cliff has slid down over the mouth of the cavern. There are thousands of tons of debris to be removed before the cache can bo reached, but tne proposed expedition of treasure-hunters ha3 something to go on with, the previous party having left enough evidence of the site of their labors. The wealthiest of all the Cocos' hoards is, undoubtedly, that of the Peruvians' millions, hidden ln 1855; and It is interesting to note that as late ZB 1913 the Panama authorities heard that a United States steamer had left the island with a large quantity of treasure-trove aboard. Later collectors in the United States i finding that golden pieces of the early Peruvian Republic were not so Undoubtedly these coins came from the 1855 cache, or from the smalled secreted on the Cocos ten years earlier by the defaulting heads of a revolutionary junta in Peru, two of whom met unknown, deaths on board their vessel, the third being killed at Valparaiso. Lost Landmarks. In 1855 the Peruvians, hard pressed by Chile's troops, sent the contents of the national till on board the U.S.A. barque Mary Dyer, lying in Calloa Roads. Her hands, three nights later, while the mate was ashore owing the skipper's sudden and strange death, slipped anchor, and escaped to sea before the forts could hold up the When she was captured a few weeks later by a Peruvian warship, the tional riches had disappeared. Three of the crew escaped being hanged the yard-arm--two seamen, who promised to reveal the cache, and another, Thomson, who had been seriously unwell at the time and in his bunk. Subsequently, the two ing to prove that th hidden on one of the Galapagos, shot as liars. Thomson escaped at Panama, and at Colon found a kind Newfoundlander, Keating, who smuggled him on beard his vessel, bound for Kingston, Jamaica. There Thomson dieappear-ed for ever; but in 1863 and 1866 Keating visited the Cocos and lifted some of the treasure . These treasures of the Cocos are not mere myths. An Englishman in the early forties of last century enriched himself from a hoard there; two separate American expeditions, a native of Lima, and Joseph Keating have done likewise^ HIE HEALTHY m HIS THE f EST (MCE a Always Full of Life and Energy--Failures Are Weak and Eloodkss. Some men If there are are business if the im to have all the luck, ny good things going to get them. If they n they are successful; they get the fore- profit by the experience of others -which has taught thousands that Instant Postum is better for health than tea or coffee. POSTUM has a flavor similar to coffee, but contains nothing that can disturb health and comfort. "There's a Reason for Postum Sold by grocers everywhere CHOLERAINFANTUM Cholera infantum is one of the fatal ailments of childhood. It is a trouble that comes on suddenly, especially during the summer months, and unless prompt action is taken the little one may. soon be beyond aid. Baby's Own Tablets are an ideal medicine in warding off this trouble. They regulate the bowels and sweeten the stomach and thus prevent all the dreaded summer complaints. Concerning them Mrs. Fred Rose, of South Bay, Ont., says: "I feel Baby's Own Tablets saved the life of our baby when she had cholera infantum and I would not be without them." The Tablets are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. novelty of the work undertaken sarily cost heavily, particularly since it is in the hands of a comparatively yioung institution and lacks experience. y| The dual language of the league requiring translation and duplicate publication of all documents alone accounts for one-third of the entire expense, the report says. It then points out that the location of the headquarters in Geneva makes a good deal of the excessive outlay. "Since Ae main purpose of the Commission of Inquiry is to suggest every form of economy," the report says, "it feels bound to point cut that, at th6 moment, Geneva is>--and so far as it is possible to foresee will remain--a city in which the cost of living is com-paratvely higher than in almost any other city in Europe and where the rate of exchange is, at the moment of writing, the most disadvantageous for the great majority of states members of the league. It's What You Do That Counts. It isn't the job you intended to do, Nor the labor you've just begun That puts you right on the ledger It's the work you have actually done. Your credit is based on the things you do, Your debit on things you shirk. The man that totals the biggest plus Is the man that completes his work. Good intentions do not pay bills; It's easy enough to plan. To wish Is the play of an office boy, TO DO Is the work of a man. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had been invited to a friend's for tea, and the time had arrived for preparing for tine visit. "Come along, dearie," said Mrs. Jones to her three-year-old son, "and have your face washed." "Don't want to be washed," came the reply. "But," said the mother, "you don't want to be a dirty little boy, do you? I want my little boy to nave a nice clean face for the ladles to kiss." Upon this persuasion he gave way, and was washed. A few minutes later no stood watching his father washing. "Ha, ha, daddy!" he cried. "I know-why you're washing!" They have the power of influencing people. The same is true of women. Some have the charm that makes men seek | them cut; others are neglected. But ! this is not luok. It is due to a personal gift--vitality. Men and women of this sort are never weak, puny invalids. They may not be big, but they are full of life and energy. The whole thing is a matter of good blood, good nerves and good health. Everyone would wish to be like this and the qualities that make for vitality and energy are purely a matter of health. By building up the blood and nerves, sleeplessness, want of energy, weakness of the back, headaches and the ineffectual sort of presence which really comes irom weakness can be got rid of. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have made many weak, tired men, vigorous, and many pale dejected girls and women, rosy and attractive, by improving their blood and toning up their nerves. If you are weak, low-spirited or unhealthy, try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills and note their beneficial effect. You can get these pills through any medicine dealer or by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. Double Language is Costly to League. Obligatory us of two languages, French and English, in all its transacting, and the high cost oi living at the headquarters in Geneva are given by the special committee investigating the workings of tine League of Nations as an explanation of what has been considered in some quarters as the excessive cost of the organization, says a despatch from Geneva, Switzerland. The expense of the last year, as already reported, was about $4,150,- DID WORK TWICE t FOR HIM, HE SAYS LETRIS ENTHUSIASTIC IN PRAISE OF TANLAC. Feels Full of Energy All the Time Now, Says Hamilton Man. "Well, I don't know what it is, but there's something about Tanlac that ^ZlT^Ttn^ A. Let- it could talk?" Sweet Confusion Followed. Sentimental Young Lady--"Oh, pro- -"It would s 'I 6 Wife--"Now, dear, here's the doctor to see you," Merchant Prince (irascibly): -- "Send him away and fetch the undertaker. You know I never deal with middlemen!" §top, Look, Listen. He (cautiously)--"Would you say 'Yes' if I usk&d you to marry me?" She (still more cautiously)--"Would you ask me to marry you if I said I would say 'Yes' if you asked hie to marry you?" Fiction Provided For. The husband was seeing his beloved wife off for a (holiday. "Maggie, dear," he said, "hadn't ycu better take some fiction with ycu to while away the time?" "Oh, no, George," she said, "you'll be sending me some letters." 8hoddy "Sheep. "I b'lieve I'll go over and axamine them sheep of Jupe's a little carefull- said Mr. T-to his wife; "he's ed three of 'em for that yeller heifer, but knowin' him as I do I aim to be sure 'fore he gets her that their fleece ain't half cotton 'stead of 184 Queen St. North, Hamilton, Ont, Mr. Letris is a well-known printer and has been with the Grimes Printing Co. for nine years. "Yes sir, I can recommend Tanlac, for it has straightened roe out twice and I believe it will help anyone else who tries it. Two years ago I took the medicine and it fixed me up in fine shape and I felt good until a little while back when I commanced to feel rundown. I got to where I just had to drive myself at my work and, as my appetite was gone, I seemed to go down hill all the time instead of getting better. "Well, I got me some Tanlac and it wasn't long until my appetite had a new start. I have just finished my second bottle now and I can eat anything at any time without its hurting me. That tired feeling is gone and 1 feel full of energy all the time. Tanlac is all that is claimed for it and it certainly Is the medicine for me." Tanlac ls sold by leading druggists everywhere. Advt. Largest Fabric Belts. For conveying coal a Pennsylvania colliery has been equipped with two of the largest fabric belts ever made, each being more than 1,000 feet long by four feet In width and two inches in thickness. Mlnard's Liniment for sale everywhere A French electrician claims to have invented a machine which will produce The electric current is passed into the body by means of tiny batteries fixed on the wrist and instep A Natural Mistake. cottage in an isolated part of : an(i joined together by tiny wires. Th West Perthshire visitors were so rare current relaxes the nerves and pro-that many of the children have never j duces a sensation of physical ease, any menfolk except those of -which is followed by sleep. their own household. i-- I One day the children were playing j One firm in Britain produces 200,-"There can be no doubt," says the ! happily together, when a man was es- j 000,000 bottles per annum, committee's report, "that, rightly or j pieii 0,n the hillside, evidently making j ____==========_ wrongly, the League of Nations has i for the cottage. the reputation of costing too mu.ch." ■ one of the children, who had been The report then goes on to explain | gazing at the unwonted apparition, re-and j mained staring open-eyed from the how the complexity, diversity A Question of Dignity. In a case tried in the North of England the judge very sternly demanded of the defendant: "Why did you strike this man?" "Your honor," was the reply, "he called me a liar." "Is that true?" asked the judge, turning to the man with the battered "Certainly, it's true, your honor," was the reply. "1 called him a liar because he is one, and I can prove it." Then the judge turned to the defendant with: "What have you to say to that?" "I don't think it has anything to do wdth the case, your honor. Even if I liar, I've got a right to be sensi- The report suggests that league headquarters in Brussels, Fon-tainebleau, Turin or Vienna, or almost anywhere else, an immediate economy would be effected that would be appreciated by all members of the league and particularly by those whose exchange is depreciated. the | tive about it, ain't I?" have Criminal Flowers. Like human beings, flowers their likes and dislikes, and ver displeasure in no uncertain upon their unfortunate victims. Poppes, for instance have a very injurious effect upon other flowers placed in the same vase, which seems to react upon themselves, as they soon fade and die under such conditions. The same remark applies to sweet peas, which should always be placed by themselves. If other blooms are placed with mignonette, there are few which will survive such intimate contact. A yellow •ose faded away in two hours when placed next a pink one, yet in the ordinary way it would have lasted several days. This explains why, after arranging perfectly fresh flowers, one comes back, in the course of an hour or two, to find that some of them have wilted badly. In nearly every case, it is wilful murder on the part of the other flowers which would not bear their company. COARSE SALT LAND 8ALT Bulk Carlots TORONTO SALT WORKS ©. J. CLIFF . TORONTO oneer Dos Boole on DOG DISEASES and How to Feed dress by the 1 a4- Jlay Slover Co.,__ 11S West Slst Str«»t New York, U.S.A. Let Cuticura Heal Your Skin In the treatment of all skin troubles bathe freely with Cuticura Soap and hot water, dry gently, and apply Cuticura Ointment to the affected parts. Do not fail to include the Cuticura Talcum in your toilet preparations. S«p25c. Ointment 25 and 56c. ?*lci!m2Sc. Sold throughout the Dominion .Canadian Depot: Lrm.ni. Limited, 344 St. P.ul St.. W., Montreal, ay Cuticura Soap «haTe» without mog. MONEY ORDERS A Dominion Express Money Order for five dollars costs three cents. In Switzerland it is a criminal offence to strike a goat. To avoid the m of the law, a man once held up train while an obstinate member of the goat family was coaxed off the The famous "Hindenburg" wooden statue, which was to be covered by admirers with nails at a small charge each, was recently advertised for pale firewood. Minard'a Liniment Relieves Neuralgia YARMOUTH, N. S. The Original and Only Genuine Beware of Imitations sold on the merits of MINARDI LINIMENT LETTER FROM MRS. WAKEUN Tells Remarkable Story of Sickness and Recovery. ASPIRIN "Bayer" only is Genuine Warning! Take no chances substitutes for genuine "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin." Unless you see the name "Bayer" on package or on tablets you are not getting Aspirin at all. In every Bayer package are directions for Colds, Headache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache, Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. Made In Canada. Aspirin is the trad : mark (registered in Canada), of Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Salicyllcacid. Toronto, Ont --"I suffered greatly from weakness, seemed to be tired all the time, and had no ambition to do anything or go any place. My nerves were, in bad shape, I could not sleep at night, and then came a breakdown. I read of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in the newspapers and several of my friends advised me to use it, :w life into me. Now do all my own work, d I would strongly advise every suffering woman to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial." -- Mfs. Charles Wakelin, 272 Christie St., Toronto, Ont.! The makers of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound have thousands of euch letters as that above--they tell the truth, else they could not have been obtained for love or money. This medicine is no stranger--it has stood the test for more than forty years. If there are any complications you do not understand write to Lydia E. Pink-ham Medicine Co. (confidential), Lynn, Mass^__ ISSUE No. 30--'21. n quite able