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The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-01-14

BUT NO MATTER who has
charge Of the world fair fund, it's
a good one to drop you contribu-
ton in, Jasper.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-01-14
REPORT or THE CONDITION
OF THE
First National Bank

Al klamath Falls. In the State OF Or.
gon a, tho close OF business. Decem.
bpr "a 1914
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-06

oped they were to be placed for a
period Of years upon desert island,
to avoid the spread of the malady
They would be supplied with food
and home and left there until the
virulence of the disease was believed
to have abated.
'It is a splendid thing to sacrifice
ourselves for science" said A SO W P
IA, enthusiastically.
eyes, it is indeed answered B 27
F F Z. Nevertheless, the same faint,
almost inscrutable smile played about
her features as she spoke. The young
man wondered whether the nurse
had fully realized the nature of the
experiment, the suffering it would
entail However, he said nothing, but
barred his arm for the incubation
with the rare microbe, a supply of
which had come from the Fiji islands
only a few days before.
The first professor, having ster-
ilized his needle, drew up a minute
quantity of gelatin out of a tube. In
this substance were millions of the
deadly diplococcus. He inserted the
point of the hypodermic into the
young mans arm. A SO w P IA did
not finch at the pain. Then, having
withdrawn the needle, the professor
performed the same operation on the
young woman.
Everybody noticed that the same
faint and inscrutable smile played
about her features, but nobody com
mented upon that fact. Even in 2215
it was the privilege Of young women
to smile.
The operations completed, the pro-
fessors solemnly shook hands with
the victims.
''In three hours" said the middle
professor, "the symptoms should be-
gin to take effect. This is 115 o'clock.
At 11S, therefore, you will both be-
come a menace to society. At that
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-06

was an ideal spot for experimental
ton. The hum of the great distant
city only came family to their ears.
In three hours time the vessel
would anchor off the dock to carry
them away to the South seas, there to
remain for term of years until the
deadly virus had been eliminated.
The young man shuddered as he
thought of the awful fate in store for
them. Now that the act was irrev-
oeable he began to think of the sac
rifice. He remembered a hundred
friendships, the college days when he
had been the heart and soul of his
set. All these memories he must leave
behind him, to go out to savage
island with this nurse.
Yet, as he glanced at her, he began
to feel a novel interest in her that
he had never felt before. Life with
her would at least be companionable.
He was not so sure, now, that he
had done foolish thing.
do you regret the sacrifice, B q F
F 7?" he inquired, curiously
mot a Bit" answered the young
woman.
= May ask why you are smiling?"
She smiled more significantly.
"That is my secret" she answered.
"Some day l will tell you"
"When?"
when we are alone together"
But we shall never be more alone
than we are now"
81 know. But you see, A SO w P
II, the virus has not yet begun to
take effect in you.''
81 know it hasn't. 1 wonder how
it will feel They say that the first
sign is fever. l wish l had shorter
name for you"
The girl still smiled at him. He was
half piqued and half indignant.
Don't you begin to feel the effects
of the virus?" he inquired.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
German Threat to United States

is not possible for the United States, with
any good grace, to attempt to appear hor-
rihed by a British or German purpose to
starve out its enemies, even though the in
nocent sufferers from that policy be women
and children and other noncombatan hts
That was the policy deliberately pursued by
the Federal government toward the South in
the war Between the States, when every
southern port was blockaded and the impor-
tation OF food and other necessities Of life
vigorously prevented by Federal gunboats
AS the Springfield Republican points out
the North did its best to starve the South
which means starving women and children
as well as belligerents. That was the motive
OF Shermans march through Georgia. as we'll
as OF Sherdan's devastating raids, which in
1870. lie defended to the Prussian generals
saying that the people should be left only
eyes to weep with
All that this country may do in limitation
Of the starving out" process is to protest
against violation OF accepted principles Of in
ternatlonal law. In time of war as The
Times Dispatch has said several times bel
hgcrent rights are not tho only ones entitled
10 consideration, although they are the ones
about which most is heard There are also
the rights of neutrals. and these privileges
ana lmmunities should not be surrendered
ny neutral nation at the mere behest of
any or all OF the bellgerent powers.
nation at war may declare n blockade of
the ports OF the enemy, but this blockade to
De regal and binding neutral shipping
must be effective. The mere declaration that
blockade exists has never been accorded the
sanction Of international law. 1t must be
enforced in every case by the actual presence
Oh blockading fleet, if the seizure Of neu-
trail shipping for its attempted evasion is to
be justified legally
In this view Of the case, it is not perceived
no" the German announcement os "war
zone surrounding Great Britain can be en-
Titled, or even permitted to receive the ac-
quiescence of the United States If a block
ade is meant and it is made effective by sub
marines and aircraft or otherwise this coun-
Try would have to acquiasce. but the
Velled threat to torpedo American vessels
found within the war zone" and destined
ior British ports should have no terrors for
our people. We believe that Germany will
think long and earnestly before it will direct
the commanders of its submarines, on the
high seas and thirty miles from the British
coast, to fire on the American flag
Whether the British admiralty as Ger
many asserts, has advised masters of NOR
chant vessels to fly the flags Of other coun-
tries is at best doubtful, but that misuse OF
the American emblem even if it should he
established as a fact, would not excuse Ger
man submarines for destroying an American
craft and the lives of its officers and crew
we 90 not believe. despite protest lions. that
the Kaiser would be willing to take the risk
an act or that character would involve
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
City Must Have Light

I seems pity that any curtailmcnt of the
j work of the city Electrical Department
should be deemed eXpedicnt. a budget is IL
budget OF course, and there is only SO much
money to go around, but light is one of the
primest needs OF a modern city. IT is in the
outlying districts, which will be affected by
cconomizing, that light is most necessary
There houses are few and far between and
thieves lie in wait to steal.
If superintendent Trafford is right in think
ing that under the appropriation provided
III the budget it will be impossible to extend
the city lighting system to the new terri
tory, the subject should receive special at
tention. 1t might be possible to scale down
elsewhere in order to be generous with cleo
tricity. The bulbs should twinkle far out
in the added district as symbols of Rich
mohds conquest of the solitary fields and
woods, SO recently styled 1.-The country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
Measurement of ime

WASHINGTON, February 5.-Thc test
and ccrtltication Of watches. chronomn-
tors and other timcpicccs has been car
ricd on for many years at the Kew OBJ
servatory in England. at the Bcsancon
observatory In Franco. and at the OBJ
scrvatorics OF Geneva and Neuchatcl in
Switzerland. but no such tests have
been made for the public in this coun-
try, except for 4 few Gears at Yale
University many years ago. This line
of work is now started at the Bureau
Of Standards, and circular entitled
Measurement of Time and Tests of
Tmcpieccs" has just been issued, Civ
Ing the regulations under which the
tests will be made the methods en-
ploycd, together with sections on tho
use and care of watches, and on stand
ard time and the sources of reliable
time standards with which one may
make frequent comparisons of his
watch This first edition OF the circu-
lar announces the regulations for the
test and ccrti1cation OF watches only:
the test of other timcpieccs will BIO
taken up later.
divided into two classes. designated as
a and Il, adapted to watches adjusted
for five positions and three positions
respectively. The former test lasts
fifty-four days. the latter forty days.
Both tests include n test Of the tom
pcraturc compensation of the watch Mt
temperatures Of degrees, 90 degrees
and 35 degrees G. In the Glass test
Is also includcd an examination of the
isOch onism adjustment OF tho watch.
Four tests year are carried out. be-
ginning on the second Tuesday in Janu-
airy, April, August and October rcspec-
lively. Tho daily rates of the watches
under the various conditions are de-
termined within about OIL second.
If the performance OF watch Is
within certain toleranccs set for the
different conditions. a certificate Is
granted. showing the results OF the
test. If n watch fails to meet the re-
uuiramcnt, n report is rendered show
ing wherein Il fell short OF the toler-
ances and giving It's actual perform
ancc in the trial. Watches may be
submitted by manufacturers or jobbers
of watches, by retail dealers, or by tho
individual owners OF the watches, n fee
being charged which is estimated to
cover tho actual cost OF the test.
1t is expected that tho tests will be
especially valuable In cases where
watches are to be used for scientific
purposes, or exploration, and also to
purchasers OF high grade watches, in
giving them assurance that tho watch
is reasonably adjusted and In good con-
ditioI at the time OF the test Comics
of The circular. and also of the applica-
ton blank which must he filed out by
those submitting n watch for test, NAV
BIO obtained upon request directed to
the Bureau of Standards. Washington,
D. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
y Noble Game Gone Wrong

L hOM Wythevllc comes the story Of q vir
gInia killing over a game of chockors
:" man killed his brothcr-in-law several davs
aiter inc game, as a result of disputc over
whose move 1t was when the ADVANTAGE Law
IN priority. From time immcmorial il has
peeh customary for men 10 Kill each other
over cards. as in The old Mississippi DAVIS. but
CHECKERS as game has up TO this time been
free of angry passions
can they let the most innocent of sports
alone? Who can imagine a Temperament,
.hat VIII SIT through checkers. suddenly FLAIR
'hs up mo me murder mood? There never
was ana never Will be a game so conducive
10 quiet, so soothing. so ncrvc-rcstjnr ro
q"'ilHs so 'hnch al the sort OF patience that
pearS ana is polite II is a great game
nome samc-thc game Of thoughtful men ana
dIunbhers VINO ar" waiting for conncct;ons
!. ~ 'he one game perhaps excepting
tiddle-de-Winks- that Is not charged tn ,hn
oeViis assets. but if murder is to grow ont
OF H. no" long will it be until pulpits thunder
remuneration OF the littlc black and red disks
on the ground that they are associated viii,
crime?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
SIX-THOUSAND-DOLLAR FI7EAS
One of the Days Best Car,

10 hop on and off. All neas, apparent
~. go from host To host.
but although they may occasionally
pass from one species OF host to
another. they do not. for the most part.
seem to flourish In unaccustomcd
quarters. For that reason u human
flea is only sometimes found on eats
and dogs. and cat and dog ncas only
occasionally on human beings. One OF
the most curious facts regarding anil
NAL neas is that all beasts OF prey arc
sometimes found to harbor the ncas OF
animals they have dcvourcd'
Perhaps. however, the most astound-
Ing information which Mr. Russell
Sivca In his book Is to the effect that
monkeys have no ncas. This" he
says. IS nm assertion that Is commonly
received with surprise and incredulity;
but healthy wild monkeys are much
too clean and active to harbor neas.
and when they arc seen searching on.
anothcr's CUR in fashion that must
be familiar TO most persons. 1t Ia only
to clear their skin OF any particles
Of scurf and dirt.
1T might also be mentioned that only
one instance has been recorded OF a
flea occurring on z reptile. This was
brown snake which was captured
near Perth. I'm West Australia, and
which was found TO have a flea, prob
ably from some small mammal IL had
dcEoureu. nriGty nssd between the
scaly plates OF the reptile.
The history or the nca would seem
TO so back many centuries. but the
only fossil remains of a nea that have.
go far. been discovered are a single
Insect In a piece OF Baltic amber. The
flea. according to Mr.. Russell, Is adj
mirably preserved by It's scm!trans-
parent surroundings. and is In the
collection OF Professor klebs. When
we consider says Mr.. Russell, how
remote are the chances that 4 flea
should get embedded in amber ana
should subsequently be detected and
described by "A naturalist. We may well
understand that the owner asked (but
without succcss) 1920 for it,
There H. however, n very serious.
az we'll AS curious aspect TO tho study
OF the flea, and Mr.. Russell points
out that the scientific study OF ncas
has recently received y great impetus
since II has been asccrtained that they
are active agents in spreading disease.
II is for this reason that Mr.. Rus
sells book. which for the first time
provides us with a complete knowledge
OF the Insect. Will prove Of the greatest
value 10 scientists and Doctors"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
Great neas have little ncas upon their
backs to bitc 'cm.
Ana little feas have lesser ncas, and
CO u Inn

Nrcat meas nave little ncaS upon their
backs to bitc 'cm.
And little neas have lesser ncas, and
so I'D in,initum'
The old quotation in the 'Rudgct OF
ParadoXcs' never had a very com
Portable sound. although. perhaps. many
people regarded this picture OF the
flea world in the light OF it'll. fiction.
But now the scientific student comes
along. according to Tlt-B!ts, and
tells us that Mr.. Charles Rothschild,
who Is famed as an chronological, has
private collection OF something like
100000 specimens OF neus ut his home
a; TrinS; and furthermore. that over
400 different species OF ncas have al
ready been discovered. while many UNI
discovered species s,ill remain.
These extraordinary facts and fig
urcs regarding the elusive and irri-
tattnG flea are given by Mr.. Harold
Russell In his book. The Flea, pub
lishcd by the Cambridge University
Press. who says that, so far as he Is
aware. no book devoted 10 what Is
known about ncas has ever been pub
lished in English AS Mr. Russell
;ruthfully says. tho mere mention Of
flcas Is not only considered "A subject
for mcrrimcnt. hut in some people
produces, by subjective suggestion. Il
violent irritation OF the skin
but 1t is safe To affirm that no ir-
Mr.. Russelrs unique book, which be
trays 4 close and prolonged study or
oar enemy tho nca; for his facts and
Information arc as Interesting to the
curious as they are valuable TO the
scientist. one fact stands out promi-
ncntly-namcly, that there Is not much
Likelihood OF a dimiuution IN the birth
rate in Zealand; for Nine. Flea lays her
eggs all the year round, from one TO
five at a time. But. like many other
Insects and mammals. she is callous
as 10 the fate OF her offspring. for she
takes no interest whatever In her eggs,
and leaves her youngsters to shift for
themselves from the day OF their birth.
ITO the average person IL Will doubt
less come as a surprising piece OF in
formation that there are Catholic and
Protestant neas. Some neas. says Mr..
Russell, are more catholic in their
tastes than others. Some seem TO be
strictly confined 10 one host, although
at the same time he remarks. NO iicas
are more than what Is called temporary
parasites. which means that they pass
bnt a portion or their lives on their
hosts. and frequently take occasion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
Drawing the Line

TIE Federal Supreme Court has decided
that the woman may be indicted as n
coconsplrator in white slave cases This
VIII he blow TO blackmalcrs who have been
growing fat under the provisions Of the Mann
act. Not few cases of actual blackmail
nave oeeh proven, not a few have been al
leken OF susnected ,on reasonably good
grounds Tho als,. intended in its spirit to
stop the shipment of ignorant girls from
abroad, or their merchandising when they
arrived has been abused wholesale. and lis
original purpose has been made "a mockcry.
no sane man questions the wisdom of tho
Mann act, as ii was intended to protect society
from rotten condition of morals But il
VIII ne rcIict 10 those who have watched
NC progress OIL events 10 know that now tho
p'dckmailcr must put her own head into thc
moose along with her intended victim o,1
that, to this extent at least ,hc Mann ,
VIII junction properly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
italy and RoIrnania in Accord

\ STRAW which shows the way the wind
blows is the fact that Roumania has
ordered from Italian firms and with the CON
sent or tho Italian government a large uuan-
tity or ammunition. delivery Of which is TO
ne made In the month of April That the
ltailan government has sanctioned these con-
tracts anords very fair indication that Italy
ana houmania thoroughly understand each
others foreign policies, and that their en-
trance into the great war will he made q,
the same time
Il This impending action OF two nations. bo,b
eager and determined to reward themselves
with slices of Austro-Hungarian territory. is
the most important single factor in all
theories OF the wars early termination.
italy and Roumania together could put L.
900 900 troops in tho field and maintain their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06

armies at that strength The onslaught of
these forces would relieve the Russians of
the necessity of prosecuting their campaign
in Hungary. or at least make the Russian
successes there swift and decisive, and relieve
great body of the Cars troops for the in-
vasion of East Prussia.
This might mean a crumbling of German
power III the eastern theatre, despite the
magnificent military skill of tho Kaiser's
commanders and the gallantry and efficiency
OF their men. Combined with other factors
that we considered yesterday. it might bring
the war to close much ahead of the three
year limit that experts have set for it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY c, 1915.
The Return of Colonel Williams

D ICHMOND will welcome with pleasure
IN and cordially the return TO this city Of
Colonel Alfred Is. Williams, who is to assume
editorial direction Of the Richmond Journal.
The Journal also is to be congratulated that
its policy is TO be shaped and its editorial
page further graced by one Of so many and
SO great talents.
Colonel Williams holds place Of deserved
distinction in the newspaper field i'll this
State. When he scarifics, he does occa
sionally in an editorial way. he does it so
deXterously and so politely that even the
victim watches the disappearance of his cuti-
Gle with mixed emotions Of admiration and
relief.
When he left Richmond, it loss to
Richmond journalism; his return will be a
substantial and wholesome addition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
The Voice Of the People
How DO You Spell 1t. Anyway,

10 the f.d1tOr or The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-A mildly exciting question Is up for set
or MattapGni trclerring to the riysr1 to be
editor OF "A certain paper heard to say he
knew of only one person in the world uho writer
OF this notc) who wrote 1t "Mattapony.' and
that whenever the word his desk his
blue pencil was used rclentcssly.
Somehow. this statement got In the papers.
and w. III. Turptn. formerly of King William
County, now of Sparta, Caroline County, far
famed and noted scribe took sides with the
editor, and was so eager to pass the gentleman
"up.h head for being right that hc lost his
head. and went on to say that the Pamunkey
pipe of peace hidden years ago by the
Indians. and was known to this day Piping
Tree Ferry. y writer away down in Savannah.
Ga came to the rescue and Strengthened MIR.
IurnIn out on tho naming of tho l'amunkcy.
Mr.. Turpin called his friend and his fathers
friend Key. Alfred Bagby, ID. D., OF Richmond,
as authority on the traditions of this section.
and as one who knew all about these Indian
names and their meaning. to substantiatc his
spelling OF the Mattapony River.
isn't IL Il bit strange that DR.. Bagby. in his
book on King and Queen County, published
In 1907: should have used tho ~ ending tho
WAY through? Lyon q. Tyler president of
William and Mary College. at williamsburg.
uses Mattapony I'm The Cradle OF tho Republic
published in 1906. Howe. Campbell. John Estcn
Cooke probably Losing. and certainly old Captain
John Smith himself. used the ~" ending. The
snellng 1t Mattapony only yields the point
us"gc. VIII some one who knows settle the
question? MRS Il
West Point, Va, February g. 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-06
Brain and Digestion

\ plea for n normal diet as the
hcalthiest is made in Health Culture
on tho assertion that II is tho first in
huencc in producing a normal brain
Man began as a stomach. Every en-
bryo first takes shape as a digestive
sac. From this veins, nerves and ducts
develop finally TO tho being. The brain
is highly differentiated portion of this
primary asSimilativc body, hence the
close connection between them. This
connection Is through the nerves. EN-
IRENE excitement may inhibit diges-
ton, whilo happy mental state Will
aid IL. Civilization Is colossal
agency for dlssipating nerve force. It's
strongest appeal is TO functions other
than the natural or vcgctativc. Dgcs-
tion is hurdcncd both by completely OF
food and the completely Of life. The
high pressure of our social and bust
ness life Is ut war with digestion. and
with the best brain action. The prob
lem is how TO conserve and strengthen
digestion to make 1t normal. To this
end time and freedom from disturbance
arc necessary
Reading ut meals. argument, or con-
vcrsation of an unpleasant nature
should no taboocd. Attend simply to
the animal relish of tho food. with a
mind free OF all that is disaGrceablc.
Fresh air and exercise are also ncccs-
sary to perfect digestion. Each person
should follow the guidance of an un-
perverted appetite. Pcrversion begins
with childhood in the craving for
sweets and tea and coffee. Go to tho
pig. thou dyspcptic: watch him eat
and be wise" Both pig and child have
but one motto at meal time, which is
don't worry" When they eat they
cat with Il whole heart or rather a
whole stomach.
speeding up" socially and CONNER
cially and politically is tho main rea-
son for premature breakdown. BY 1t
we fail to focus on the first pleasures
the sensation of well-bcing arising
when the organism adds to its own
energy and substance by the intake Of
nourishment. The primary passion for
food, which Is first in Importance. can
DO controlled and fostcrcd to what is
essential and fundamental Oyeroat-
Ing, fast eating and denial of propor
time. help one another and mako di-
rectly for digestive obstruction. An in
wiling appearance adds to the proper
regard for food and It's proper cat
ing. just as pleasant conversation and
tranquil mind do. a slovenly repast
is n bar to right eating and digestion.
AlmcntativencsS IL n mental power
ana like all such will lapse without cul-
ovation With man 1t is under con-
scious control and wisely guided can
add to his bulk in compact and HEALTHY
tissue Thus the brain may build tha
body. and In return the body will nour-
ish tho brain, 80 80 -