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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Why She Was Pleased. .

do you mean to tell me that yo!:
actually overcame that ancient antipa
thy Of yours for Mrs. Musgsby ami
called Cd her this afternoou!" said his
wife's husband.
That's about the size OF It.. replied
her husbands wife
"And she was glad to see your
"There isn't any doubt about It.
"Why do you think thatY'
"Wen, ! had on that old dress I've
worn three seasons and hat that u
entitled to a prominent place in some
museum for antiquities. while she had
on a new gown just from Paris Oh.
yes. I'm sure she was tickled 10 death,
figuratively speaking. when ! called!
Chicago News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Had a Good Reason,

Dan. a colored man. was employed
rs porter in a mercantile establish.
ment in town in Florida. and his
duties required him to have the store
swept by Z o'clock In the morning He
had been late for many mornings. and
on the sixteenth consecutive time his
employer demonstrated with him thus:
Dan. why can't you get here on
timer
"Well. Mr.. L." said Dan. yer see.
live the other side of Mount Hermon
cemetery and can't always get yere on
time"
"Why in the world do you live sc
far from your work. said his employ
er.
Without a moments hesitation Dar
responded.
"Yer see, it's dis yere way. Mr.. L.
I'll be honest wild yer-l wants
home beyond the grave"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
| Home Course In
Health Culture
| TX. - Sleeping For
/ Health
BY EUGENE L. FISK. N. D.
I Copyright. 1910, by American Press
Association.
Bv EUGENE l.. FISK. NJ. D.

LEEP. thou repose Of all things
Sleep. thou gentlest of the
~ deities. thou peace of the
mind. from which care f1ies:
who dost soothe the hearts of men
wearied with the tolls of the day and
refittest them for labor"
Thus spake Ovid about the year 10
B. c.. Since then little has been added
to our knowledge of the actual mech
anism of sleep. Psychologists and
Psychologists have their theories. but
as it is difficult to put the sleeping
brain under the microscope the "mys'
terry of folded sleep" Is still mystery
Theories Of Sleep.
Some have thought that the gradua
accumulation of waste products in tho
blood brings on condition of irrita
bility or fatigue Of the brain cells
finally resulting in depression and un
consciousness; others, that the deli
cate tilaments by which the higher
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Strong on Length.

Richard Carle engaged as cook a
Swedish giantess who proved unsatis-
factory. On departure she asked for
n written testimonial. and DR.. Carle
presented her with the following:
"To when II may concern: have
lately had in my employ Hulda Swan
son. who was engaged to cook for q
family Of three and do such other
things as would be possible when not
cooking. Under this head might come
little busting and diShwashing and
answering The doorbell Taking all
these things into account. | wish to
say that Hulla Is absolutely the tallesl
cook / ever saw Success Magazine
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Curious Old Enulish Law.

It is interesting to recall in connec
ton with railway accidents that enly
a few years back any instrument
which By accident was the immediate
cause of loss of human life became IN
English law "deodand" that Is. be
came forfeit to the crown. to be de-
voted to pious purposes, This law ap
niles To locomotives, but IN course OF
time coroners' juries. instead OF claim
ing the forfeit. inflicted fine. In the
wear 1888 locomotive on the Liver
pool and Manchester line which oS
exploding caused the death OF Its ep
gineer and fireman was fined .f2O.
while the following year another en-,
CINE on the same line was fined tl.4oo'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Public Speakino Explained.

TuOlIC oPoaNIU8 6APsa"o0'
4 The japanese visitor to the city was
asked to make an after dinner speech.
he arose and began quantity.
Il often WONDER" he said, "why 1t Is
you Americans will hinder your diges-
tion by making these after dinner
speeches. We japanese rest after our
meals 1t is much better. know that
| travelled with japanese legation
over the United States. and every
where the Americans would make US
dine, then asst US for speeches after
ward. We would much rather have
dined at our hotels and retired after
ward to rest for the following day. l
asked some one why 1t was, this
universal after dinner speechmaking
among the American men at public
dinners, and he replied that the
American man never had chance to
say anything at home and that was
why."-New York Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
The Generous Arab.

"One day when In our wanderings
we happened to camp near some roll
ing country the sheik and rode of
in search of gazelles." says a traveller
In Arabia. I'VE found large herd,
and. being mounted OH good horses. we
managed to ride them down. throwing
ourselves Off our horses for the shot.
then galloping on again. We killed six
gazelles in about an hour and rode
back to camp with enough meat for a
big feast. 1t Is the custom that who
ever kills game should provide feast
for all his friends. On the occasion of
these feasts | noticed that there was
always crowd of hangers-on waiting
at the end for scrap of food. half
starved looking boys and ragged men.
These were orphans whose parents
had been killed or men whose herds
had been lifted by other Arabs. and
as n result they were destitute. for the
law Of the Bedouin is survival Of the
fttest' in It's strictest sense. But the
sheik supplied food literally. and
noticed that be always looked after
the poor and fed the hungry"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
The Poet Auain.

He had .ong hair and pensive look.
He wrote 4 poem entitled why Do
Live:" Tie signed 1t Augustus and
sent 1t to n magazine.
The editor wrote him as follows:
"My dear Augustus. the reason why
you live is because you sent the poem
By mail instead of bringing it person
ally."-Paris Modes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
A Life Savino Order.

Many years ago the American war
ship Della ware came near foundering
off the coast of Sardinia while lufing
through heavy squall during morn
ing watch. The unauthorized letting
60 Of the fore sheet" alone saved the
ship from going down with 100 souls
OH board The first lieutenant. after
ward Commodore Thomas W. Wyman.
with difficult climbing succeeded in
reaching the quarterback. where.
snatching the trumpet from the officer
In charge. his first order. given 10 a
voice heard distinctly fore and aft,
was. Keep clear of the paint work.
This command to hundreds Of human
beings packed In the lee scuppers like
sardines in box instantly restored
them to order and prevented panic.
they naturally feeling that If at such q
time. with line of battle ship on her
beam ends. clean paint work was OF
paramount importance their condition
could not be serious one.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
TESTING His Scales.

Testing His Scales.
THANK heaven James has quit call
ing me Babyv' said the woman who
weighs over 200 pounds. "A strange
butcher shamed him out Of 1t. 1t was
done unconsciously too That Is why
It was so effective Since began to
diet ] have been weighed often. The
other day when James was buying
liver for the cat he remarked that he
wished there were reliable scales IN
the neighborhood to weigh Baby on.
"Said the butcher. Bring her down
here
""Thanks.' said James; I will
James told me the butcher was ex'
pecting us, so we went. He was ready
for US. He had rigged up nice little
shawl arrangement suspended from
the hanging scales to put baby In. and
then he was introduced tone
James hasn't called me Baby since. -
New York Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Summary Of Sleep Suggestions.
Renefts Of Music,

'Do you believe that music prevents
crimeY
ITO a certain extent" replied NJ.
Sinnick. when a man keeps both
hands and his breath busy with cor
net you know he can't be picking pock-
cts. attempting homicide or slandering
his neighbors." Washington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26

about It. Make IL SeCtleQ pr1ctlce 10
work out your tough life problems In
the early hours Of the day.
It is surprising how prodigious
worry which after long days work
looms enormous and threatening, like
the genie emerging from bottle In
the Arabian tale, will dwindle to ridic-
ulous proportions when viewed in the
morning light The tired brain cannot
get true perspective Of affairs, and
just as everything seen through
rough, uneven glass appears distorted
so do our troubles when seen through
tired eyes. The rested morning brain
Is well balanced. 1t weighs accurately
and will measure real trouble when 1t
comes and more thoroughly prepare to
meet it than the overworked "even-
ing brain, which is always crying
"Wolf, wolfv' If you are commuter
think 1t out on the train. If you are
farmer wrestle with 1t as you plow
the field. II you are so thrice blessed
as to have a garden and spare mo-
ment work it-dig, dig-and at one and
the same time you will gain health
and surcease from your mental strains
and twists.
When to Call Physician.
If all efforts to expel care from the
mind at night fail and the brain con-
tinues overacting in spite of every ef-
fort. if some sharp corner in life Is
being turned and natures limit has
been reached, then the time for the
physician has arrived Sleep under
such circumstances must be had If
prolonged Illness or mental breakdown
Is to be avoided. The physician must
use his judgment in each particular
case, but it is seldom that he can
not bring relief and restore control.
1t is only where reckless neglect and
self drugging have undermined the
nervous system that his efforts fail.
In the milder cases of insomnia
however. in addition to the cultiva
ton Of self control and orderly think
ing habits as above outlined. there art
simple measures which are often ef
fective. The most potent Is the hot
foot bath. II you are skeptical. try /,
some night when your brain is throb
bing and your head is spinning from
long, vexatious day. Immerse the
feet in water as hot as can be borne
for ten to twenty minutes. Then hoI
into bed, shut your eyes. and 1t vii
be rare indeed that the Land Of Nod
will not open to you and give you rest
The evening foot bath is a might,
good thing even for those who are no
especially troubled with insomnia. l
rests the brain and promotes NOR,
normal sleep than most civilized peopl
are able to get
Another good remedy Is slight.
warm general bath just before retir
ing Both hot and cold general bath
are stimulating and will not promot
sleep.
Importance Of Diet.
Restless. disturbed sleep with wear
ing dreams-the kind the little bo
has in the funny papers-is not un
common. In such cases indigestion
frequently responsible. Careful diet a
the evening meal is worth while If yO
wish to avoid trouble. Thorough chew
ing Of all bread, pastry and vegetabl
food is advisable. Constipation mus
also be guarded against. not by th
constant use of cathartics. but by e.
ercise. water taken rather freely bt
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26

tween meals and regular habits. Acid
stomach" and intestinal fermentation,
causing the accumulation Of gas. are
often the cause of restless sleep. I'm
mediate relief may be had through sim
pie domestic remedies. such as milk Of
magnesia. bicarbonate of soda, etc.
but an effort should be made to pre-
vent such condition by proper eating
habits
Late suppers, tea. coffee. etc. are, of
course. to be avoided by those who do
not rest we'll
Summary Of Sleep Suggestions.
Live n healthy. sane life in the open
AS far as possible: exercise within
proper limits: eat simple food and
chew 1t thoroughly: look your troubles
in the face. but do II when you are
best prepared to meet them. Have reg
ular hours for sleep and do not use
them to marshal the facts Of your
business: avoid stimulants and drugs
ind sleep In a well ventilated room.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Making Sure.

"JOhnnieI'
"Yes'm?'
"Why are you sitting on that boys
facey'
why. r.
Ibid not tell you to always connt
n hundred before you gave way to pas
sion and struck another boy?
"Yes'm, and I'm doin' 1t; I'm just
sittin' on his face so he'll be here
when I'm done countin' the hundred.
Houston Post.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Made the Rhyme.

"Carpet" rhymes with no single
word. but some bold poet dared to
evade the difficulty thus:
Sweet maid of the inn. It's surely
no sin to toast such beautiful bar
pet; believe me. my dear. your feet
would appear at home on noblemans
carpet,"-London Answers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Cynical.

'The course Of true love doesn't al
ways run smooth" sighed the younS
widow.
That's right" rejoined the old bach
elor. "Sometimes it ends in mar
riage."-Chicago News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
A Harsh Order.

On the beach near an Englis! town
a sign bearing this legend was nailed
to post:
"Notice.- Any person passing beyond
this pont will be drowned. BY order
Of the magistrate"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
There Is Hope.

Spellbinder ION the stump,-Gentle-
men. in all my career | have never
been approached with bribe:
Voice From the Rear-Cheer up. old
man! Your luck may change. : Brook
lyu Life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
A Great Help.

Scribber-I understand your wife Is
of great value to you in your work:
had no idea she was literary. Scrawler
She isn't. but she never attempts to
Etraighten out my desk.-Philadelphia
Record
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Many Meanings.

Traveler-Some expressions in the
Chinese language have as many al
forty different meanings.
Little Miss-Same way In English.
"You amaze me. Mention One."
"Not at home"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
A comparison.

In a school at Washington a boy was
asked to compare the word sick.
The little fellow arose In his place.
looked around him for a moment. his
face a picture of deep thought. and
then he said:
"Sick. worse. dead."-I1os Angeles
Times,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Good Luck.

What luck did that sheriff who
went out after Stagecoach Charley
have?"
Purity good" replied Three Finger
Sam. Charley didn't ketch him.
Washington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
unkind.

Medical Man-obson has done the
meanest thing ever heard of. He
came to my house the other night. ate
big dinner. got indigestion and then
went to another doctor to be cured.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
chamherla;n,s Conph Remedy is

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is not
a common, everyday cough mixture.
It is a meritorious remedy for all the
troublesome and dangerous complica-
tions resulting from cold in the head
throat, chest or lungs. Sold by all
! dealers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26

The beloved Of the Almighty are the
rich who have the humility Of the poor
and the poor who have the magnanim'
ky Of the yich.-Saadi.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26

A bad man is worse when he pre-
tends to be a saint.-BacOu.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-03-03
SEED WHEAT HARD TO GET
Farmers Having Sold Grain, MAY Have
to Pay Fancy Prices,

A Dayton, WASH, special says:
Where Is the Inland Empire farmer
to get his seed grain this spring? This
is the question now facing the tiller
of the soil In Eastern Washington and
Oregon. Dayton grain buyers assert
that almost every bushel Of grain is
sold. leaving nothing on hand for seed.
Less than 10000 bushel Of grain, it is
estimated. remain in the hands Of the
growers in Columbia county. and
100000 bushels are needed to plant
the spring crop.
"It is the cleaneat cleanup in
years." said buyer today. "Not
only ia the grain out Of the farmers
hands, but the local buyers. for the
first time on record, have sold every
thing to exporters, millers, and brew
era. In turn the exporters have sold
to European markets. and the mills
and breweries have consumed or have
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-03-03
Monthly school Report.

The following is the report of Union
District No. 30 for the month begin
ming January 80 and ending February
"a: Number Of days taught 10; Num-
Der Of pupils enrolled 10. Roll Of
honor for tho month 10 as follows:
Clay Jackssa. Ralph Richmond, Hen
ry Toland. Ellis Hopper, Elsie Walk
or, Oneita Jackson. Carolyn Koepke,
and Margaret Walker. Visitors for
the month are J. W. Keen, Ruth Jack
son. E. f. Koepke Mrs. E. Fl. Rich
mond E. j. jackson. Lowell Rich
mond and Mary Richmond.
Lillian Downs Dobson. Teacher.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-03-03
Mountain Apples.

A box of "3 1-2 tier" Rome Beauty
apples was brought down from Read
and Hawley Mountain Tuesday by Fl.
r. Holman. and was taken to Pendle-
ton by f. g. Lucas for exhibition puT
poses. They are splendid apples and
show what this mountain soil is capa-
Ele of doing. Weston mountain is
also lin the swim" w. Larder came
down this week with another load Of
Rome Beauties, absolutely free from
blemish, which are on display at Jar
mans. 1t is becoming evident right
along that mountain land could just as
we'll be worth from $500 to $1,000 an
acre if commercial orchards were
planted and properly cared for. - Wes-
ton Leader.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-03-03
COUNTY ROAD MATTERS UP
Athena Pendleton Highway Possible.
Maloney's Road Policy.

Although the various good roads
laws were vetoed by the governor at
the request Of the good roads associa-
tion which held them to be faulty
and although the Tuttle road law has
been repealed it is still possible that u
permanent highway may be construct
ed between Athena and Pendleton.
says the East Oregonian.
It ia believed that the road could
have Teen constructed under the Tut
tie law or under the bonding act had
those laws been allowed to stand.
Under the circumstances such
highway as proposed wilhhave to be
built out of current funds if at all.
However. there are many who favor
doing the work in this manner or at
least in doing all the work that may
be done with the money available.
County Judge Maloney, who is favor
able to such road, has intimated
that the road might he built even
though the futile law and the bond
ing law were knocked out Thus far
no active steps toward asking for such
road have been taken, but the sub
iect is being discussed to quite an ex-
Cent by farmers living along the road
and by others.
County Judge Maloney's policy fol
working the roads is to abolish tht
Office of county road master and adopt
the plan of having three district road
masters to supervise tho work 10 theil
respective sections instead of going
back to the old system of having coun
ty commissioners do it.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-03-03
Cupid Surrenders.

Cupid surrendered before the COM
bined county and municipal author
tiles at Walla Waiia the other day and
the flame on the altar Of Hymen was
snuffed ont. Dan s. Williams of PEN
dleton, with his young bride-elect.
went to that town and the auditor
wouldn't give them a license. She
had paper showing the consent Of
her parents, but the auditor would
have none Of II. Then a policeman
was notified and he arrested the bride
and groom. A crowd followed TO the
police station and the prosecuting at
torney has the case in charge for in.
vestigation. If the parental consent Is
authentic the wedding bells ring.
Otherwise. back to Pendleton. The
popular verdict on the brides age is
IA.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-03-03
Syrian Draws Fine.

Naiiar, the Syrian peddler, was
convicted of the charge preferred
against him by the Express company.
and Judge Smith. of Baker. before
whom the case was tried. imposed
fine of $10O and costs. The case was
OF especial interest to many in Athe-
ma, where Najiar, his suit case claims
and counter charges by the Express
company fomented huge volumes Of
opinion pro and con as to whether or
not the Syrian was guilty of stealing
bis own suit case from the O.W. r.
& N. station. and then charging the
company with its loss. involving an
alleged valuation of $1,000. A num-
Ter of witnesses from this city attend
ed the trial. Homer I. Watts was
Naiiar's attorney.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-03-03
MARRIAGE LICENSE RETURNS
Reports on Marriages Must Be Made
Within Thirty DAYS.

According to statements made by
County Clerk Frank Sailing to the
Live Wire. the county officials OF
Umatilla county mean to take such
steps as will keep closer tab on
marriage Licenses issued in this county
during the coming months.
The laws of Oregon provide that
return on marriage license shall be
made to the county clerk In the county
in which 1t 10 issued, within 80 days.
In most cases this has been done, but
should the officiating magistrate or
the minister performing the marriage
ceremony not make such return with
in the time mentioned, after having
performed the ceremony. be is liatle
to fine Of 500 and may be impris-
oDed.
So far as known, the county records
of this rounty are especially clear of
this evil with the exception of IL
oense issued to William Fl. Potts and
Pearl E. Caldwell, who gave their res
idenoe as Umatilla county and on
which no return has been made. This
license was issued in December last
and as no one seems to know either Of
the parties or what has become Of
them. the return blank is being held
| for investigation.
The intention of the law Is suoh thai
these returns must be made in order
to avoid as much as possible d num-
Der Of fraudulent marriages which
crop up In some of the larger oenters
of population from time to time.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-03-03
fitzgerald at Spokane.

Promoter Fitzgerald, who stunned
Pendleton and other Umatilla county
towns some months ago with long
lines of proposed railways on paper.
has bobbed up in Spokane with an
other stunning proposition which In
wolves mere matter Of 100000. He
is promoting corporation to build a
road from Spokane out to Five Mile
and Mill prairie.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-03-03
Lodging House Burned.

The Love boarding and lodging
house at Pendleton, burned TO the
ground Monday forenoon. The fire.
men we're fortunate in confining the
flames to the boarding house property.
for they we're handicapped by an in
sufficient water supply and were late
in getting to the scene of the fire be-
cause the fire bell was frozen up and
did not respond when the electric
alarm was turned in. The loss is es-
timated at $1,000.