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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
WHY ONE is SLEEPY.
Many hypothesis Are Advanced by
the Scientists.


Scientists disagree as to the cause
OF drowsiness. Some curious and re.
markable reasons are assigned for the
desire everybody has for sleeping. 1t
is attributed by some people to an
accumulation in the system OF the
poisonous products of the wear and
tear of the body during the day.
There seems to be some measure of
truth in this, for in many diseases
the patients are often sleepless An
other hypothesis is that the nerve
cells of the brain dwell apart from
each other, as it were, during sleep.
The brain is composed of millions Of
tiny bodies called cells, each having
several delicate prolongations. or
branches, for the purpose of communi-
eating with other cells. When the
brain is fully active all these cells are
in contact, or ready to be in contact,
with one another; but the time oc.
casionally comes, it is thought, when
the branches of all the cells curl up,
and their isolation means that com
plete communication between the cells
ceases. The state of body and mind
that follows is what we call sleep.
The most probable explanation Of
sleep, however, is that in some way or
other the internal condition Of the
cells is changed, partly from exhaus-
ton and partly because of diminished
stimulation from other parts of the
body.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
But Etiquette Hardly Applied.

A. H. Hummel, the well known law
yer of New York, was talking, be
tween the acts of drama, about the
leading woman.
Though her salary is large" said
Mr.. Hummel, "she is always hard up
always in debt, they say.
1.-The other day heard a story
about her. A female bill collector
called on her to try to get her to set
tie bill for a sable coat.
al am sorry she said to the col
lector but | can't settle this bill at
present
Very well, madame When shall
| call again?' the collector asked.
Well said the actress, 1t would
hardly be etiquette for you to call
again until | have returned the pres.
ent CALL"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
china's overestlmated Population.

w. w. Rockhill, the newly appoint,
ed American minister to China and a
well-known eastern traveller and
author says that the present popula
ton of China. instead of being, as it is
usually given, nearly 450OOO,0O0, is
probably not much over 50000,000
The census of 1741, which Mr., Rock.
hill considers more trustworthy than
any other, shows 143,000,000, Con
sidering the numerous devastating
famines and wars of the succeeding
$50 years the natural annual increase
would be small. Far from being over
populated, many portions of China
could support a greatly increased
population.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
MODERN METHODS OF SPELLING
Exchange Tells of Hardships They
Caused One Unfortunate.

Imagine the case of a person who
at different periods of his life was
obliged TO learn to spell all over
again." said the professor. Il knew of
such man, not originally poor
speller, who was compelled thrice to
take up the study of photography. 1t
happened in this way:
This friend of mine was reared in
the country, attended the school,
and acquired therein the necessary
proficiency under the rules of the old
time teacher. AS a matter of fact he
learned to spell while standing 1t
was a curious fact that for many
years that man could not spell some
Of the simplest words unless he stood
up. On his feet, he was the best
speller in the class, and acquired
many a prize in the spelling bees
There was not pulfi in those days
who could turn him down. when 1t
came to an exercise in upright ortho-
graphy.
Then, years afterward, he had to
learn to spell with pencil. All his
spelling talent went into his pencil
His tongue had lost its cunning, and
whether standing or sitting he would
miss the easiest words, unless he used
his pencil.
Finally, with the advent of the
typewriter, he was obliged again tc
learn how to spell, this time with the
machine. Queer thing, isn't it? I'm
less the word is a simple one, my
friends tongue refuses its aid, his
pencil declines to afford its old-time
help, and he is compelled to refer to
the writing machine. And yet he's a
good speller.-The Sunday Magazine
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13

"Before | wrote to you, telling you how /
felt, had doctored for over two years steady
and spent lots Of money on medicines besides,
but it all failed to help me. My monGhly pc
RODS had ceased and suffered much pain,
with fainting spells, headache, backache and
bearing-down pains, and l was so weak /
could hardly keep around, As last resort
decided to write you and try Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and | am 80
thankful that did, for after following your
instructions, which you sent me free OF all
charge, my monthly periods started am
regular and In perfect health Had ii not
been for you would be in my grave to-day.
81 sincerely trust that this letter may lead
every suffering woman in the country to
write you for help as | did"
When women are troubled with ir-
regular or painful menstruation, weak
ness, leucorrhna, displacement or Ill
ceration of the womb, that bearing
down feeling, Inflammation of the ova-
ries, backache, fatulence, general de-
bility, indigestion and nervoSs prostra-
ton, they should remember there is
one tried and true remedy. lydia K,
Pinkham's Vegetable Compounds at once
removes such troubles.
No other female medicine in the world
has received such widespread and I'M
qualified endorsement. Refuse all sub
stitutes.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women
to write her for advice. She has guided
thousands to health. Address, Lynn,
Mass.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
I EA

What is wealth to home
happiness?
Take a little more time
for tea!
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13

He kissed her hand and then her lips;
She babe him go away,
Said he: II live from hand to mouth.
SO don't be angry, pray"
ooh we'll" she said, "if that's the case,
I'll let you live to day"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
Climb Hiuh Mountain.

Recently two French engineers sue
ceeded in reaching the summit of the
Four-clad Agnelli, in Switzerland, an
altitude of nearly 1900 feet.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
Wasto No Time on Love.

There is practically no lovemaking
in China. AS a rule, the young man
does not see his bride until she is his
wife
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13

Mrs. Carrie King, Darlington, Mo-,
writes:
81 have suffered for years with
biliousness, and kidney and liver
trouble.
"HI caught a little cold, the pains
were Increased and bsckache and
headache were of frequent occurrence.
"However, Peruna cured me-twelve
bottles made me healthy woman
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13

When Japanese Disapprove.
When a Japanese audience wish to
express disapproval of play, they
turn their backs to the stage.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces fn
Examination, allays PAIN cures wind collie 25c bottle.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs. THos. ROBBINS,
Maple Street, Norwich N ". Feb. H. 1900
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
T EA

Did you ever hear of a
nervous Englishman?
They drink more tea than
we do, six to one.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
USE THE FAMOUS
q | ife-SaVer.

Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz. package 8
cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
Police Learn Jiu Jitsu.

All the members Of the city of Lon.
don police force are learning, in
squads Of sixty, in the police gym
nasium, the art of jiu jitsu.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
As Wisdom Flies.

Help thy brothers boat across, and
10! thine own has reached the shore
Hindu PrOvOrN
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
Cost of Electric Lines.

The cost of building electric rail-
WAYS in England mile, single line,
ranges from $19,467 to $29,209.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
HOWARD E. BURTON. As SAy M,s AND

Specimen prices: Gold Silver, Lead, 81 Gold, Sill
YER 75c Gold Soc Zinc or Copper, Ell. Cyanide tests.
Mailing envelopes and fun price list sent on applics.
ton. Control and Umpire work solicited. Lead
Vile, Colo. Reference, Csrbona, National Bank.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
EA

You don't read ADVERTISE
ments; why are you reading
this?
Your grocer returns your money If you don't
like Schi4lings Best.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
lit SAVED MY LIFE7
PRAISE FOR A FAMOUS Medicine
Mrs. Willadsen Tells How She Tried Lydia
E. Plnkhams Vegetable Compound lust
In Time.

Mrs. II. G. Willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
81 can truly say that you have saved my
life, and | cannot express my gratitude TO
you in words.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13
T EA

Give a very naughty boy a
dainty cup Of fine tea, and see
his face change gradually
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-13

New ZeaIand's Meat Trade.
New Zealand's frozen meat trade
With Great Britain now equals about
~ 900 sheen . far
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15
zEI COME no VVIN1yER.

Howiy Master Winter! If you again!
Haven't had visit from you since dunno when.
Thought heard you laugbn' "a been week
When the north wind shouted ustas begin to blow;
Thought heard chuc when the turned to brown
An the withered flowers lost their holt an futered down.
Heafyou at the window. hear you the chimney,
Howdy, Master Winter, howdy, howdy dol
See the leaves a-racin down the middle o. street,
Leapn dancin' like they all was bound to beat,
Jupin far an fu'ther till they're scattered roundabout
Some giyesup an faters like they all tuckered
They know you're coin they rustic from the trees
Catchin in their hurry the fingers of the breeze,
WorFyin an scurryin to get away from you
How'd Master Winter; howdy, howdg IDOL
Little brook sleepy where it winds around the hill
Yesterday twas sngn' but to-day it's very still;
Somethin come on told it in the middle afternoon
An it stopped its slngin'-never finished all the
Hawk away up yonder in a never-edn' SAIL
Somewhere from the stnbbe the whistle quail;
Frosty mist acreepn' where the sky clear blue
Howdy, Master Winter; howdy, howdy do!
Howdy, Master Winter! can hear you at tn door,
Got there fire ablazn an the shadows paint the floor,
Play among the pictures the ruddy CLEANS O. light
Stream through the windows where you're night
can hear you mutter in the bushes down the lane,
See your flakes pattin the glown' window pane
Here's the place be- an there's the place
Howdy, Mister Wlnter howdy, howdy do
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15
Onions to KIM PneumOnia

Several boards of health in
Northern New Jersey are taking
measures to protect oltizens from
pneumonia. The Health Board OF
Washington, Warren county, has
published a recipe which, it is
said, is a cure for pneumonia.
Other health boards are looking
into the prescription with a view
eff having ihe same thing publish
ed Tor the good of the general pub
lie. Here it is:
"Take or 10 onions, according
to size. chop fine, put in large
spider over hot fire, then add the
Same quantity of rye meal and
vinegar enough to form a thick
paste, Stir thoroughly. letting it
simmer 5 or 10 minutes. Then
put ina cotton bag large enough
to coYsr the lungs and apply to the
cheat Rs hot as the patient can
bear Ia about 10 minutes apply
another, and thus continue by re-
heating the poultices. In a few
hours the patient will be out of
danger.
1t is said that this remedy has
never failed to effect a cure. From
three to four applioations usually
are ali that are needed to start the
perspiration freely from the chest.
The remedy is said to have been
originated by New England ply
sician, who achieved great SUCCESS
through the application of simple
remedies.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15

your child, if you are expecting
the teacher to make a reputable
citizen of your child without your
child without your held and are
holding him responsible for the
outcome, then in the name OF all
that is good awake"
Ifthe teacher does not conduct
the school as they were conduct
ed or to suit your individual fam
cy, respect yourself and the fu-
ture wellbeing of your child
enough to keep still. The teach
er Is there to do all he can, be that
much or little, and will be all the
more willing if you will not med
die.
Hoping this will be a benefit
and of interest to some one, I am
A FRIEND TO ALL.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15
Woman.

According to the Hlndoo le-
gend the Creator of human life,
after completing man, found his
materials exhausted, and no solid
elements left. After profound
meditation, he took the rotundity
of the moon, and the curves of
creepers, and the clinging of ten
drills, and the trembling of grass,
and the slenderness of the reed,
and the bloom of flowers, and the
gayety of sunbeams, and the
weeping of clouds, and the tickle
ness of the timidity of the hare,
and the vanity of the peacock,
and the softness of the parrots
breast, and the hardness of ada
mant, and the sweetness of hon
ey, and the cruelty of the tiger,
and the warm glow of fire, and
the GOODNESS of snow, and the
chattering of jays, and the COO
ing of the cuckoo, and the hypo-
crisy of the crane, and tho fideli-
ty of the drake; and compound
ing all these together, he made
woman, and gave her to man.
But after one week man came to
him and said: .Lord, this crea-
ture that you have gwen me
makes my life miserable. She
chatters necessarily, and leases
me beyond endurance, never
leaving me alone, and she requir-
es incessant attention, and takes
all my time, and cries about 10th
ing, and so have I come to give
her back, as I can not live with
her." So the Creator took her
back. And after a week man
came again and said: "Lord, 1
find that my llife is very lonely
since Igave you back that Great
ure. She used to play with me
and cling to me, her laughter was
music, and she was beautiful to
look upon, and soft to touch .
So the Creator gave her back, but
fin only three days the man re.
turned, saying that after all she
was more of a trouble than a
pleasure; but this time the Crea-
tor refused and the man said
l"What is to be done? For I car
not live either with her or withou,
her." And the translator note.
that the Roman Martial had said
likewise, and we all know thai
many of US, and our friends ane
acquaintance, have said likewise
hut what would woman say. i
they wrote philosoph1c legends
and give in words their view O
,lman-O oilers Weekly.
!
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15

tapioca, sage. strained barley. rice
or other we'll cooked gruels with
fruit juice of any kind best relished
by the patient. Gold sweet whey
also makes a good drink and may
be favored with the juices of fIuit
or mixed with the beaten white of
egg. About teaonpful of these
foods may be given once in three
OF four hours. changing kind if
there is any distress after taking,
or missing a meal and giving less.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15
Large Orange Deal closed.

Mr.. Q. a. CabeIl, acting fer Mrs.
James 81. Couch, of Charleston,
has sold to the Charleston Milling
& Produce Co, of that city, the en-
tire crop of oranges and grape
fruits raised on her famous Eagle
Grove plantation on Indian River,
Florida, amounting to about three
boxes. The famous In
dian River oranges and especially
from the Eagle Grove plantation.
always go to the New York City
market on account of the high
price they bring, and owing to
their being well known as the most
delicious favored fruit grown in
the world. The first car shipped
Nov. Is, will arrive in Charleston
about the 10th, in good time for
thanksgiving trade. Both the
lovers of these luscious Indian
River oranges and the Charleston
& Produce Company are
to be congratulated upon securing
the fruit. The celebrated orange
will be sold at the price of the reg
ular Florida fruit, as Mrs. Couch
was anxious that her first crop
raised on this celebrated Eagle
Grove plantation come to Charles
ton and made sacrifice in price in
order that they should do 3d.:
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15
Dullness of City Folk.

Henry, said Uncle Amos, from
Upcre ek, who was visiting his city,
nephew, who's that man in the
house on the other side of the
street.?
Every morning be stands in
front of window an shaves him
self. He's done it now for three
days. handrunning."
Il suppose he had has done it
every morning for the last ten
years undIe." replied Henry.
Has he lived there all that
timeP'
Yes. and longer than that, for
Ill L know. I've been here only
ten years myself"
"Who is heP"
81 don't know.
"What does he folleIP'
81 haven't the slightest idea, un-
ole"
Unole Amos put on his hat and
went out. In an hour or two he
returned.
Henry" he said, that chaps
name is Horton. He runs an in
surance Office down town. He's
worth about $4,000. owns that
house an lot, belongs to the Pres.
byterian ohuroh, has three boys
an one girl. an he's forty-six years
old. I've found out more about
him in an hour than you have il
ten years. Blamed if 1 dent be
lisve Iivin' in the city makes peo
pie stupid"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15
THANKSGIVING PRocLAMA-
TIoN.
.ssued by President Roosevelt.

Issued by President Roosevelt.
The President last Thursday is
sued his proclamation naming
Thursday. November 30. next, as a
day for Thanksgiving. The pro-
olamation is as follows:
by the President of the United
States of America.
"a Proclamation:
when nearly three centuries
ago the fret settlers came to the
country which has now become
this great republic they confronted
not only hardship and privation,
but terrible risk to their lives. In|
those grim years the custom grew
of setting apart one day in each
year for special service for thanks:
giving TO the Almighty for presery-
ing the people through the chang
ing seasons. The custom has now
become national and hallowed by
immemorial usage. We live in
easier and more plentiful times
than our forefathers. the men who
with rugged strength faced the
rugged days; and yet the dangers
to national life are quite as great
now as in any previous time in our
history. 1t is eminently fitting
that once year our people should
set apart a day for praise and
thansgiving to the Giver of Good,
and, at the same time that they ex-
press their thankfulness for the
abundant meroies received, should
manfully acknowledge their short
comings and pledge themselves,
solemnly and in good faith, to
strive to overcome them. During
the past year we have been blessed
with bountiful crops. Our bust
ness prosperity has been great No
other people have ever stood on as |
high level of material we'll. being
as ours now stands. We are not
threatened by foes from without.
The foes from whom We should
pray to be delivered are our own
passions, appetites and follies; and |
against these there is always need |
that wa ahonId war
Therefore, i now set apart |
Thursday, the Both day of this
November, as day of Thanksgiv-
ing for the past and of prayer for
the future, and on that day / ask
that throughout the land the peo-
pie gather in their homes and places
of worship, and in rendering thanks
unto the most high for the mani.
fold blessings of the past year,
oonsecrate themselves to a life of
cleanliness, honor and wisdom, so
that this nation may do it's allotted
work on the earth in manner
worthy of those who founded it and
of those who preserved it.
"In witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the seal of the United States to be
affixed
Done at the City of Washing
ton, this second day of November,
in the year of Our Lord, one thou
sand nine hundred and five. and of
the independence of the U. s.
the one hundred and thirtieth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
BY the President:
"EL1HU RooT,
Secretary of State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15
onYour Label
Is a Date.
LOOK AT 1T.
BE vim Pick Strawberries out Of
the Snow.

EU0 6uOWs
Mr.. Thomas Turner has handed
to the Mail bunch of ripe straw
berries that were grown on Alum
Spring Hill, back of Charleston by
Mr.. Hedriok Hess. These are a
sample of the kind of strawberries
that Mr.. Hess has been gathering
and eating all summer long and all
fall mp to date. The irtt berries
Mr.. Hess ate out of this patch was
on the 29th of July. Since then
he has been gathering berries for
the fsbIs right along at intervals.
L .st Sunday one week ago he
gathered quart.
SIR. Hess says these strawberries
are not the result of freak season,
when nature seems to transpose
the SEASONS, as is sometimes az
parentIy. the case, but come from q
kind: that he purchased on the
representation that they were an
ali. season fruit and would bear up
to snow fall. In this respect the
fruit appears to be coming up to
representations.
The berries on the bunch are
small, but then for the sake of
genuine strawberries raised in
Charleston on the last day OF Octo-
Der, people will not quarrel with
their dimensions. For some time
the Mail has been printing stories
of fall strawberries up in Monon-
gala county, but there is nothing
good or up-to the minute. far OF
near, that Charleston and Kama
Wha county are not in it-Char-
leston Mail.