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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
SLEEP AND SLEEPNESSNESS
What Slumber Does and How Insomnia
Should Be Treated.

In his book on "Sleep and Sleepless-
ness H. Addington Bruce gives the
new theory of sleep as follows: ut Is
now known that sleep, contrary to the
belief formerly so widely entertained.
is no mere passive. negative state, the
product of toxic Or other harmful ele-
ments. but is an active, positive func-
ton. a protective instinct of gradual
evolution and dependent for its opera
tion partly on the will and partly on
the environment.
1T Is the result of a certain reaction
between the central nervous system
and the stimuli impinging on it, its OBJ
ject being not so much the recupera-
ton of the organism from the effects
of the activities of the intervening Pc
riod of waking life as to save the Or
ganism from the destructive conse-
quences of uninterrupted activity"
He thinks that most people sleep
longer than is really necessary. Men
of intense mental or physical activity
for instance. Napoleon, Frederick the
Great. Schiller. Humboldt, Mirabeau.
the English surgeon John Hunter and
Thomas A. Edison-get along very well
with four or FIVE hours of sleep. Yet
he does not advise people to reduce
their accustomed hours of sleep sud-
denly, as that might have disastrous
effects.
Mr.. Bruce In discussing disorders Of
sleep. such as Nightmares and the night
terrors of children. expresses the be-
lief that the proper treatment is not so
much along medicinal or dietetic lines
as by psychological means.
To similar causes most insomnia is
attributed. Worry is likely to form the
starting point for an insomnia habit.
The remedy therefore is to be found
not in drugs, but in psychology. Mr..
Bruce believes that nearly all insomnia
is durable.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
Seventh Century Needlework.

Before the end of the seventh cen.
tury needlework was carried to great
perfection in converts, where it was
used for the establishment of the
church and the decoration of priestly
robes. Artists did not think it beneath
their dignity to trace the patterns used
for embroidery in their natural colors.
A certain religious lady, wishing to
embroider a sacerdotal vestment, ask
ed no less parsonage than st. Dun
stan, then young man, but already
noted for his artistic skill and taste,
to draw the flowers and figures, which
she afterward worked in gold thread.
Exchange.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
WAR HURTS TRADE
IN FARM IMPLEMENTS
Unprecedented Activity Expect
ed After hOSti|itieS Close.

Washington.-Exp of American
agricultural implements during the fis-
cal year 1915 totaled approximately
$1O,OO0,000 as against $40 600 900 in the
high record year, 1913; $21 100000 in
1908 and a yearly average of more
than $29,OOO.OOO for the last decade.
This loss Of trade fell most heavily
upon sales to Europe, but there were
also smaller though insignificant de-
creases In shipments to Argentina,
Canada and various countries of At
rica and other sections of the world.
Cuba and Siberia made gains. Aus
tralia barely held its own in the years
trade, but this Is a good showing In
view of the fact that her wheat crop
dropped from more than 100OO0,OO0
bushels in 1913 to 25.OO0.000 bushels
last year.
The European war was doubtless the
dominant factor in the great falling of
in exports Of agricultural implements.
since the decrease in sales to Europe
was disproportionate to that in sales
to other sections. Thus exports of ag-
ricultura implements to European Rus
sia, usually the greatest of foreign
markets for this class of American
manufactures, practically ceased. as
did also those to Germany, while huge
losses likewise occurred in sales to
France and other European countries.
Another contributory factor was the
recent establishment of great plants In
Russia and France.
Information reaching the department
of commerce. however. indicates
growing use of machinery ON farms
both in Europe and elsewhere. tend
ency which will doubtless be even more
pronounced upon the resumption or
peace, since the devastation Of war is
causing a marked shortage in human
and animal labor, necessitating proper
tionately more machinery for the sue
cessfuI conduct of farming. Russia, for
example, possesses one-seventh or the
entire area of the world and an even
larger proportion of the land devoted
to cereal crops. which require for their
cultivation more machinery than most
other classes of farm products. Gen
eral depression in Canada. Argentina
and elsewhere so reduced buying pow
er In l914-15 that new agricultural ma
chinery has not been purchased in the
usual quantities. but with a restoration
Of normal conditions American manu-
facturers viii doubtless ihi larger mar
kets than ever before.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
BerthoIIet and Robespierre.

1t is said that the celebrated savant
Berthollet in the most dangerous times
of the republic sustained his fearless
love of truth. Some days prior to the
ninth Thermidor sandy deposit was
found in barrel of brandy intended
for the army. The contractors, sus-
pected Of poisoning, were Immediately
arrested, and the scaffold was already
prepared. Berthollet. however, exam
ined the brandy and reported it free
from all adulteration.
you dare maintain" said Robes
pierre to him, that that brandy does
not contain poison?'
As his reply Berthollet drank off a
glass, saying, II never drank SO much
before
"You have plenty of couragew ex-
claimed RObespierre.
Il had more when l signed my re-
port" replied the chemist, and here
the matter terminated.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
LYNcHInGS ON INCREASE.
Thirteen More Recorded Than For
Same Period asst Year.

Thirteen More Recorded Than For
Same Period Last Year.
New York. : Professor Monroe N.
Work, head of the department of rec
ords and research of the Tuskegee in
stitute of Alabama. has compiled the
records of the number Of lynchings
committed in the United States during
the first six months of this year. In a
statement given recently Booker L.
Washington, the head Of the institute,
shows that thirty-four men were put
to death by mob violence since Jan. L,
1915, the number being thirteen more
than the figures for the came period
last year.
Twenty-four of the men lynched
were negroes and ten were whites.
Eight, or one-fourth Of the total num-
ber, occurred in Georgia. Six of the
negroes and one white man were
charged with assault on women, and
the rest of the lynchings were on ac-
cusations of having stolen cotton, hogs.
meat and cows
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
EXPLORER AIDED IN
K0NC0 development
Richard MOhun Was Decorated
by Foreign Governments.

Washington. - Richard Dorsey Mo.
bun, soldier of fortune in Africa
and a prominent figure in the civil
government of the Belgian Kongo
region, who died suddenly at his home
at Royal Oak, Nd. near Washington,
where he had gone to recover from the
effects Of wounds received during
twenty years of service in the heart of
Africa, was born in Washington fifty
one years ago and received his educa-
ton from private tutors. Then he be-
came interested in African affairs and
was the fourth Of his family who tried
to stamp out the slave traffic. He took
an active part in the suppression of
the Arab slave trade, made several
exploring trips which resulted in
adding new features to the maps of
Africa. governed humanely 100000
natives, substituted peaceful markets
of exchange for old forays and tribal
wars and assisted in breaking up
cannibalism. For his work in the
Kongo Free State and other parts Of
Africa Mr.. Mohun was decorated by
the governments of England. Belgium
and France.
He was also decorated by the sultan
of Zanzibar for his work as interme-
diary between the British admiralty
and the sultan at the time of the win
ming of that place by the English. He
was one of the few surviving comrades
of Baron Dhanis. under whose direc-
ton the work effecting many changes
In Africa was done. Mr.. Mohun was
the only white survivor of the party
which succeeded in connecting the
west and east coasts of Africa by tel
egraph. He was also 4 survivor of the
last Guggenheim expedition into Afri-
ca. Mr.. Mohun had devoted considera-
Bile time to endeavors to exterminate
the tsetse fly.
The explorer first went to Africa as
a commercial agent for the United
States, after the governments of the
world had recognized the Congo Free
state. His work was SO notable that
at the expiration of his service for the
United States-about three years-the
Belgian government sought his serv-
ices.
Mr. Mohun's wife, who was before
her marriage Miss Harriet L. Barry
of New York. once accompanied him
to Zanzibar but spent most of the time
In Belgium, between which country and
Africa communication was rapid. Mr..
Mohun was an officer Of the Red Cross
ship which was sent to Belgium from
this country last year. His great
grandfather, William McKenny. was
prominent in the African colonization
prospect
He had a rare collection of pictures
of African scenes made during his
service there. Although not connect
ed with the armies Of the governments
which he represented. he wore a uni
form a large part Of the time. this
being an aid to maintaining discipline
among the natives He was member
Of the geographical societies of Eng
land. France and Belgium.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

The phrase First in war. first in
peace" etc., referring to George Wash
ington, originated with Henry Lee Of
Virginia. In resolution introduced in
the house Of representatives he had
recommended that a committee be ap-
pointed to consider the most suitable
manner of paying honor to the mem
ory of the man First in war, first in
peace and first in the hearts of his
fellow citizens" The phrase was again
used in speech in praise of General
Washington made by Mr.. Lee in 1893,
but this time the word 'countrymen"
was substituted for fellow citizens."-
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
BALLROOM PATHos.
Tragedy of the Yearning Heart That
Was Left to ITSELF

was LeIt 70 ttseHs
The fourth dance was nearly over,
and she was still sitting by the wall,
her hands clasped In her lap and her
blank program dangling at her side
The expression Of pleasure which had
been spontaneous at the beginning Of
the evening had become fixed and
strained through the long period Of
waiting. At last the music ceased, and
the dancers, flushed and laughing,
scattered about the hall.
The girl rose stiffiy and tried to min
gle with the crowd. A few acquaint-
ances nodded absently. then moved
away. Bold In her distress, she elbow
ed her way into noisy group and laid
her hand timidly upon the arm of one
of the girls.
That's pretty dress, Marie" she
said, trying to smile. ''Thank you.
Are you having good time?" Love
ly.' she answered, with brave at
tempt to smile. Her friend hesitated,
then turned deliberately to her own
coterie.
The wall flower stood awkwardly
outside the closed circle. then pushed
toward another group. The music
started up; there was mad confusion,
and the girl was caught In scurry Of
young men finding their partners. Left
alone In the middle of the floor and
buffeted by the dancers, there was
nothing for her to do but seek the wall
again.
Her cheeks burned in confusion as
she found herself again surrounded by
vacant chairs. She moved to the side
of two girls sitting farther down the
hall. For moment she felt less con-
spicuous. But both girls were claimed
by their partners. and she was left
alone against the wall. Pretty girls
glanced at her with genuine pity; girls
of uncertain popularity eyed her scorn-
fully as they passed.
At last, blinded by rush Of hot
tears, she arose and went from the
music and merriment into the silence
of the deserted dressing room. San
Francisco Bulletin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
WOMEN TO AID NAVY LEAGUE.
Seek Pledges to "TaIk, Think and
Work" Patriotism.

WoTk' FatriotiSn1s
Washington.-The aid of women has
been invoked by the Navy league to
assist In the organizations campaign
to convince the country Of the advan-
tage of stronger national defenses, it
was announced here. All womens pa
triotic organizations have been invited
to cooperate with the Navy league. 1t
is said that many pledges of aid have
been already received.
A vigorous campaign will be carried
on through the summer and fall to OBJ
tain pledges Of women to give their
personal efforts to this program. 1t is
hoped to have 100000 pledges to talk.
think and work" patriotism, American
ism and adequate defense before con-
gress meets next December.
A feature of the work of the wom-
ems section of the league, as it has
been named. will be series of patriotic
pageants for the purpose of depicting
the necessity Of national defenses. A
prize competition for pageant scenarios
has been planned in which the judges
Whi DC DaNiu DCidoSOs SOlOnti NcOISc
Harvey, Mrs. William G. Story, presi-
dent-general Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, and Mrs. Daisy
McLaurin Stevens, president general of
the United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy.
Among the founders Of the womens
section are Mrs. George Dewey, Mrs.
Medill Mccormick. Mrs Finley j. Shep-
ard, Mrs. George L. Carnegie, Mrs.
Phoebe A. Hearst, Mrs. Ralph B.
Strassburger, Mrs. Moncure Robinson,
Miss Christine Biddle, Mrs James H.
Aldrich, Mrs. Charles III. Baldwin, Miss
Marianne Biddle, Mrs. William w.
Blackmar, Miss Mabel Boardman, Mrs.
Willard Fl. Brownson, Mrs. William
Brownson, Mrs. James Bulkley, Mrs.
George M. Chester, Miss Fannie B.
Coleman, Miss Corinne de Auguero,
Mrs. Emily H. Emmett, Miss Mary f.
Failing Mrs. Fitzsimon, Mrs. J. e.
Fuller Mrs. Adolph Ladenberg, Mrs.
Henry Lowering, Mrs. e. Rollins Morse,
Mrs. William H. Porter, Mrs. Thomas
Stevens, Mrs. Augusta Tyler, Mrs. Hen
ry M. Warren. Mrs. John J. Borland
and Miss Molly Elliot Seawell.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
uniaus American Families.

The Harrison family, like the Adams
family Of Massachusetts,. on Its illus
trious genealogical tree carries the
names of one signer of the Declaration
of Independence and two presidents OF
the United States. and In this record
che Adamses and the Harrisons stand
npart in a class by themselves. These
distinctions in one family. 1t can be
noted. will never again be equale6.
They remain unique in the history Of
the country.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
Firemen in Knitting Bees.

Sandusky. o.-Sondusky firemen are
knitting. not socks ior soldiers. but
shawls for their wives and sweet.
hearts. The knitting idea was pu;
into their heads when a fireman from
one of the Columbus stations visited
the local central station and remarked
that knitting is the principal pastime
u Columbus firemen. Cards and check.
erbOands were promptly put aside. and
now almost any evening firemen in each
one Of Sandusky's Eve stations may be
seen sitting around Knitting
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
Full Particulars.

The prosecuting witness in tin- ,isii,-
age suit against the city was giving In
his testimony.
Now. then. Mr.. Bleedem." said his
lawyer. you will please tell the jury
where you were injured"
"On my knee. in my feelings and
right in front of the city hail." rapidly
answered the witness. fearing an OBJ
lection on the part Of the other at
torney.-Case and Comment.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

Harpers Ferry was named after Rob
ert Harper. an architect and mill build
er. born in 1903 in the town of oxford,
England. He came TO America in 1IS5
with his brother Joseph and located in
Philadelphia, where for time he pros
pered. but, failing later, concluded to
join the Friends of Loudoun county.
Va. En- route to his new home he came
upon the gap in the Blue Ridge noun
tains. where he made his home
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
Why the Admiral Was Better.

1t was of her uncle. Admiral Rous,
the famous racing man, of whom Lady
Cardigan told the following story. Mrs.
Rous. it appears. was very dictatorial.
And | remember" said Lady Cardi-
gan. lone day after her death calling
to inquire how my uncle was. In
deed. my lady, said the servant, 1
may say the admiral is deal better
since Mrs. Rous' death '"-London
Globe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

"You must not be so quarrelsome,
Willie" said Williams father impress
siveIy. Remember that the meek
shall inherit the EARTH"
Maybe they win hereafter" re-
sponded the young militant. but
around in my school they are used to
wipe up the earth. Herald.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

A man took the following telegram
to telegraph office: Mrs. Brown.
Center Street: | announce with grief
the death of Uncle James. Come
quickly to read the will. believe we
are his heirs. John Black"
The telegraph clerk, having counted
the words, said. There are two words
too many. sir"
"Cut out with grief" was the re-
ply.-Chicago News.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
He Wasn't Hissinu.

One of the ushers approached a man
who appeared to be annoying those
about him.
Don't you like the showT"
"Yes. indeedr'
Then why do you persist in kissing
the performers
why. m-man alive. w-was-n't
h-hissing w-was s-s-l.nply s-s-s-ay-
ing to S-s-s-sammie that the s-s-singing
is s-s-s-superb" York Globe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
COLLEGE MAN A ST0NECUTTER
MeLaren Has Two Degrees and Speaks
Seven Languages.

Cambridge. Mass.-With two college
degrees and an acquaintauceship with
men of letters abroad. John McLaren-
A. b.. A. NJ. is working as a stone
cutter here for $3.50 a day. Both his
degrees are from the University OF
Glasgow and be speaks seven Ian
guages
He was a prominent labor organizer
in England He Is a friend Of George
Bernard Shaw and adviser OF Kier
Hardie. the labor leader and member
Of parliament
His present employment Is due TO his
philosophy Of life He is known as No
2S7.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
Still Cheerful.

"Did you attend Miss Seresum's
birthday partyT-
'0h. yes. ! wns there"
What kind Of time did you haveY
The best ever
What is your impression Of hery
shes game loser. Birmingham
Age-Herald.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

"one of the penalties Of approaching
age is clumsiness." confessed Merton
Morose. on whose head the frosts Of
time have been sitting down for quite
a spell. when move carelessly about
n room | knork over five things on an
average. and when am especially
careful I knock over ten."-Judge.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
GOES BAREFOOT AT 70.
Says Close Union With Earth Keeps
Him Well.

Kansas City, Kan. - When grass
roots and mother earth come in con-
tact with bare feet there is sort Of
soothing electrical current transmitted
through the body that rebuilds and in
vigorates the entire system is the the
ory and practice of J. M. Halger Of
Carlton, Okla.
Eight months in each year he spurns
the pressure Of leather on his feet, and
with trousers rolled up nearly knee
high attends to his farm. He has been
in Kansas City with no shoe or boot
accompaniment and did not feel half
as strange as people who looked at
him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Gadders is q woman who al
ways wears an artificial smile"
Not always. I'm sure"
What makes you think so?'
"Ive seen her smile quite naturally
when her sarcasm made some other
woman wilt."-Birmingham Age-Her-
aid.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

Mr.. Hennypeck (peevishlyl - When
you tell me to do a thing, like a fool I
go and do IL. Mrs. Hennypeck (acrid-
lyl--No: you go and do it like a fool
New York Post
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
somethina to smiIs Al.

Try to smile" said the head Of the
department store. Look at yonder
clerk. He is always smiling"
He finds 1t easy to smile. He sells
face powder to pretty girls. sell COZ
lar buttons TO old grouches. Louis
vile Courier-JournaL
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

Does young Jiggsby come by his
erratic temperament naturallyT
Yes: his mother was a grand opera
singer. and his father was a left hand
ed pitcher"-Puck-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03
What n Will Be Called.

Teacher In When we have
everything in common and your bust
ness is everybody's business. what Is
it called? Observing Student-It Is
usually called gossip.-Judge.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

A loving heart is the beginning Of an
knowledge-CargleL
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

A little method is worth a great deal
Of memory.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-03

To bear Is to conquer out fate
Campbell
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-27
Continued in neat Ueek's Banner
Notes Not Elaborate.

The bishop of st. Adams wrote that
On certain occasion he heard Bishop
WiIberforce describe with such singu
lar eloquence and power the effect Oh
lectual doubts that he begged to bt
shown the manuscript from which his
friend had been preaching, as he wish
ed to copy certain portions Of the ser
mon.
Wilberforce handed him the docu
ment, turned to the page which con
tained the passage spoken Of by thu
bishop and showed him sheet of pa
per inscribed with the single word
fog
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-27

taHSS do ES9 ~
went down backward before her. AT
the same moment Mrs. Chichester and
Alaric came in through the door.
They all greeted Jerry warmly.
Mrs. Chichester was particularly
gracious. --
$50 sorry we were out. You will
stay to IunchT'
ut is what came for" replied Jer-
ry heartily. He slipped his arm
through Alaric's and led him up to the
windows
..Why. Al. your cousin is adorable!"
he said enthusiastically.
WHAT Alaric gasped, in horror.
You've met herr
Indeed have. And we had the
most delightful time together. want
to see Il great deal of her while she's
here
"You're joking7" remarked Alaric
cautiously.
"Nut at all. She has the frank. hon
est grip on life that like better than
anything in mankind or womankind
She has made me convert to home
rule already"
The luncheon gong sounded In the
| distance A!aric hurried to the door.
'come along. every one. Lunch!'
"Ihank goodness" cried jerry. join
| Ing him. I'm starving
Peg came quietly from behind the
newell post, where she had been prac