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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
FARM or WoRKHoUsE.

Kansas City has had one year OF
experience with a farm which was
established to take the place Of the
municipal workhouse. The results OF
her first years trial have been more
satisfactory than the most sanguine
advocates OF the plan had dared
hope. says the st, Paul Pioneer Press
The report shows that while the
workhouse cost the city 1920 a year
per prisoner, the farm has earned
500 a year profit for each prisoner
In other words the actual loss OF 90
cents day per prisoner has been
turned into a profit Of 30 cents a day
The financial gain, however. Is the
smallest part of the advantage The
board OF public welfare reports that
the prisoners have taken the keenest
interest in their work, have shown
no desire to escape, and that many
Of them have hurried 10 the farms
rs soon as their sentences have been
served. The men who. through dis
sipatlon or the commission Of minor
OfIenses, have been sentenced to
work on the farm have found the
pleasure and health that comes from
employment in the open, Men EN-
ployed on the Kansas City farm have
completed their sentences with coats
Of tan. instead Of the pallor that
usually marks the discharged prison
er. Their systems have been toned
up until they are capable of doing an
honest days work and also have the
desire 20 do IT, They have learned
that there is a moral as well as a
physical, curative in outdoor work.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
TRAIN LOAD AFTER
TRAIN LOAD OF
SETTLERS
ARE GOING TO CENTRAL CANADA.

FhHh-
The question OF reciprocal trade re-
lations between the United States and
Canada has provoked considerable
discussion and interest Whatever
else the discussion may have done, it
has brought out the fact that on the
Canadian side OF the line the agri-
cultural situation Is one that forces
attention, and It has also brought forth
the fact which II IS we'll 10 face, that
on the American side OF the border,
there Is vastly increasing popula-
ton 20 be fed with a somewhat de-
creasing proportion OF food products.
This article Is intended 10 point out
to those who may wish TO become OF
those who can raise wheat, oats, par
ley, fax, cattle and hogs at the least
cost that the opportunities In Central
Canada are what they are seeking
During the past year the official iig-
ures show that upwards Of 10000
Americans located In Canada, and the
greatest majority of these have settled
on farms, and when the time comes,
which It win within few years, they
will be ready TO help serve their par
ent country with the food stuffs that
its increasing population will require.
The immigration for the spring has
now set in in great earnest, and train
load after train load Of a splendid
class OF settlers leave weekly from
Kansas City, Omaha, Chicago, De
troit. st. Paul and other points. Most
OF these are destined through TO points
in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Al
berta. The reports that come from
the different farming districts there
are that the spring is opening up well'
and the prospects for a splendid crop
this year are very good. In some dis
tricts good homesteads are yet avail.
able. The price Of all farm lands has
naturally had an increase, but It is
still away below its earning capacity
The immigration branch Of the Domin
ion Government has just published It's
1911 illustrated pamphlet, which may
be secured on application to the De
partment Of the Interior, Ottawa,
Canada, or any OF the agents Of the
Dominion Government, whose adver-
tlsement may appear elsewhere in this
DaDer
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

II had been raining all afternoon, and
was quite wet. l was also very
tired. so I put my foot through the
bride rein of my mare standing out
side, and lying down on the bundle OF
straw, was soon asleep.
Il was awakened by voices, and
looking up, saw the colonel | had left
in charge Of the troops at the bridge
standing in the tent He reported that
the rations had not arrived, and u
starving and discouraged troops L
all deserted in the darkness, leavl
their arms in the trenches. Genera
Lee heard him to the end Of his ac-
count, and then with a wave Of his
hand dismissed him. Turning to Gen
eral Longstreet, he said: This is very
bad. That man is whipped. 1t is the
first time | have seen one of my Of
flcers who had been whipped. 1t Is
very bad. The conversation between
the generals was then resumed in low
tones. and I again fell asleep. must
have slept for some length Of time,
when I was awakened by General
Lees voice, speaking in loud tones,
louder than / had ever heard from
him. He was saying, General Long
street, | will strike that man blow
in the morning General Lee some
times spoke of General Grant as that
man., and Of the federal army as
those people,
General Longstreet replied in low
tones, giving the strength and condi-
ton Of his command, and the strength
and position of the enemy, and co
cluded by saying, But you have on
to give me the order, and the attacL
will be made in the morning Again
the conversation was resumed in low
tones. and 1 fell asleep. l must have
slept for an hour at least, when again
! was awakened by the loud, almost
fierce tones Of General Lee, saying, I
tell you, General LongstTeet, l will
strike that man a blow in the morn
ing. General LOngstreet again re-
counted the difficulties, ending as be-
fore. General, you know you have
only to give the order and the attack
viii be made, but l must tell you
think It will be useless waste OF
brave lives
Thinking l had been present long
enough at such an interview,
coughed and got up from the straw
and drawing back the flaps Of the
tent, looked out into the darkness
General Lee said: Captain Ransom
beg your pardon. l had forgotten
you. Go now and get something tC
eat and some rest. will see you in
the morning.
81 found my poor mare lying fiat or
her side in the rain and fast asleep
It was past midnight and very dark
but I reached our camp, though Meth
er l nor my mare got anything to cal
that night.
THE morning came, and / listened
for the sound of our attack, but al
was still. There was no attack; oul
fighting days were over"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
Prospective Value Of tho War.

An officer from Louisville led one of
Rosecrans' regiments into battle, his
superior having been called to other
luty. In the advance this mans son
ell by confederate bullet The father
saw him fall, but could not stop to care
or him. Narrating the circumstances,
he bereaved father said, with the
ears fast falling from his eyes:
my boy, you know, is gone. was
temporary command Of the reg
nent, and as we were pressing on 4
aw my boy fall could not turn
ack to him, so l said to soldier:
Look to Johnny, and went on, and
We did the work we went to do"
do you still hold to the idea you
expressed when you and l talked over
he questions Of this war before? Do
ou feel now as you did then?"
Certainly; / feel we are doing this
1ork for ourselves and children, and
or those who are to come after us. OF
curse, am very sad, but the cause
Il lust the same as before-only more
sacred than ever.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
BIG THINGS OF THE WORLD

The talIest monument is the Wash
.ngton obelisk, 555 feet 1h; but the
argegt monolith is in Kdrnak, Egypt,
being 1O6 feet high. " Fhe highest
chimney, measuring 474 feet, is in
Glasgow.
The largest aqueduct in Ise is the
7roton of New York; Which is SS
niles long, but the longest ever built
In Italy, $50 miles In length.
The deepest coal mine is near Lam
bert. Belgium, $500 feet deep; the
biggest dock is at Cardiff, Wales, and
he strongest electric light is at the
sydney lighthouse, Australia; while
he largest lighthouse is at Cape Hen
". Va, being 1866 feet high.
The greatest bank is the Bank Of
England, in London; the Oldest col
ego is University college, oxford,
ounded in 1850; the largest library,
he National in Paris, containing
iearly 100000 volumes.
The largest theatre is the Paris
opera house, covering three acres;
argest bronze statue, that Of Peter
he Great in st. Petersburg, weighing
t,100 tons. The biggest stone statue
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

is in Japan, A feet high; the largest
college is in Cairo, with over 10000
students and 80 teachers. Damascus
has the honor Of being the oldest city.
The most costly book in the world Is
Hebrew Bible owned by the Ger
man government, which few years
ago refused the pope's offer of S125,-
900 for 1t. The most costly medicine
few years ago was metallic gallium,
which sold for $4,000 a pound; but
radium is now the priceless gem OF
the mineral world, selling for more
than that price an ounce.
Though orchids frequently bring
prices that make the poor man stag
ger the highest price for a single
flower was given for tulip in Amster-
dam by an enthusiast, who paid $780,
900 for 1t.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

There is one convincing reason
even if there were no others why a
growing city should, as early as pos
sible. extend its boundary lines in
every direction so as to include ter
ritory that will not be solidly built
Tor fifty or even a hundred years
The streetways of city ought to be
planned not merely with regard to
the city that is, but with regard to
the greater city that is to be. And
as the greater city that is to be will
spread beyond existing boundary
fines and into new territory, it fol
lows that the city should not delay
In obtaining control of surrounding
areas and planning the more exten,
sive scheme of streets and avenues
upon a uniform system.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
THE LARGEST MAP.

BY far the largest map in the world
is the ordinary survey map of Eng.
land, which covers 100000 sheets The
scale varies from one-tenth inch to
ten feet to the mile, and its prepara.
tion, including both surveys and Of.
flee work, cost, approximately, $1,000.
900 year for twenty years. The de.
tails are so fine that those sheets
having a scale Of even twenty-five
inches to the mile show every fence,
wall, hedge and isolated tree in the
country. Not only is the exact shape
of every building shown, but every
porch and doorstep is indicated, as
well as the material of which the
structure is composed. Every lamp
post and fire plug in the country ig
shown.-Harper's Weekly.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
ADOPTS GOOSE AS A PET

During a recent visit to Bridlington,
writes q correspondent Of Country
Life, l was much amused to come
across a large goose that had been
adopted as the pet Of a small home
in the older part Of the town. 1t fre-
quently followed it's master on the
pier and in the streets and might often
be seen waddling after him with slow,
measured steps along the country
lanes, sometimes walking eight and
ten miles at a stretch.
Two years ago the live goose was
cent in November for the Christmas
day dinner, destiny which was never
fulfilled, as before a week had passed
It had become the pet of the family,
walking in and out of the house at its
leisure. It now often takes It's food
from the children's hands at the din
ner table and constantly Derches on
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
GEN. LEE STILL DETERMINED
Major Ransom olves Interesting Ae-
count Of Scenes In Tent Night
Before Surrender.

In Harper's, Mai. A. r. II. Ransom
gives an interesting account OF the
seono at General Lees headquarters
the night before the surrender when
he was stil determined TO strike one
more blow.
when | arrived at headquarters
General Lee was in a tent, sitting with
General Longstreot on some bundles
OF rye straw (the ground being "
from the rain), at the upper side
the tent, with one candle for lighj,
made my report. and the general
told me to wait as he wished to see
me. He asked me II had had any
thing TO eat, and told him no. He
said he was sorry he had nothing TO
offer me. He gave me a bundle OF
straw and told me to sit near the door
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
FIohtinu Man.

It is mans nature to fight. It is his
merit to fight for what he believes tc
be right. Courage and bravery are
not achieved by hiring a lawyer. A
man who is not willing to fight to the
death for the right or for his own is
not as good or complete man as one
who is is willing, But opinions about
this are not so important as thu fac
that it is mans nature to fight, and
that neither resolutions nor Legislation
nor provision to get over all kinds o
trouble in any other way than ightins
VIII avail.-Ellwood Hendricks, in At
lantic.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
Crunch still With Him.

When Brown died he left an old
friend living, by the name of Jones,
who always had a crouch. After
Brown had been in heaven some time,
he met Jones just coming through the
gate, and as the newcomer did not
look as happy and contented as he
should, Brown asked him what was
the matter. Well" Jones said, Il
got my feet wet coming across the
river Styx and caught a nasty cold,
broke my left wing and have to carry
1t into a sling, and my halo don't fit
worth a darn"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

The agitation against harem and
trouser skirts has reached the border
of the ridiculous. In Illinois a bill
has been introduced in the legisla
ture providing a fine Of $50 for wear
ing the obnoxious garments. Ameri-
can excitement over comparatively
unimportant violations of established
conventions might accomplish more
If it did not so promptly get hyster-
teal The harem skirt is not in such
danger Of demoralizing the institu-
tions Of this free country as to neces-
State attention given as to a public
enemy
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
A MOST REMARKABLE TREE

A remarkable tree has been discov-
cred about the region Of Lake Chad.
It's power Of increase in every way is
remarkable. In a few months an ex-
tensive tract Of land, we read, became
an impenetrable forest. In one sea-
son It is said to grow to the height OF
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

A woman tried to shoot up res
taurant in approved hold-up style be-
cause her steak was not ready in
record time. And this display Of
primitive passion took place, not in
the wild and woolly west, but in the
intellectual midst Of Boston.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

The movement among up-to-date
Chinese to get rid of their queues
will probably be hastened by the ac-
uon Of the New Jersey policeman
who tied three Celestial prisoners to-
gether by their long plaits in such a
bangle that only a sailor could undo
che knots. The American ingenuity
o. finding such a use for them might
prove too humorous IN its general
appeal for the safeguarding of the
custom
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

Pauline Wayne, the White House
COW. is without a home. The war de-
partment, which takes care of the
white House horses, refuses to pro
vide a stall for her All of which goes
TO show that the war department, as
usual, is lacking in the milk of hui
man kindness.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

One of the dancing masters alleges
that New York women dance like
chickens with their heads off. Per-
haps he has been watching New York
women who were trying to dance in
Mobile skirts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
Joyous Economist.

"You don't mind high prices?"
mo" replied the resolute philoso
pher. when prices are high, think
how much more you save every time
you decide to get along without some.
thing"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

Despite the protests Of the small
hoy with the fishing rod, the hook and
Zine, and the red flannel bait, it is the
duty Of our lawmakers to conserve the
national resources. even In the mat
ter Of frogs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

"I am bound to make a noise IN th1
world" said the determined youth.
"But be careful how you go abou.
It," replied Mr.. Usage Spouter. "AS
amateur with a bass drum can spoi
the finest symphony ever written"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

from four to five meters; in other
words, from 13 to over 16 feet.
It's foliage Is said to resemble the
mimosa and its branches are thorny.
The wood can be cut into planks and
the natives work it up into canoes.
The Tilho Mission has utilized the
wood for making tables and doors.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

Are you in favor Of a ten-houl
day."
81 don't care anything about the
days." replied young Rounderley, but
it would be jolly good thing if We
could have 24-hour nights"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
Getting the Worst Of II.

"Bliggins isn't very lucky in driving
bargains"
mo. He says he can't even change
his own mind without getting the
worst of the deal"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
So Unexpected.

"Your wife has received some SUD
den shock. What has happened?"
Il don't know, doctor. came HON,
Early last night"
"Ah. that presumably accounts 10
it,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
Mo Great Matter.

How do you like this grand opera
Bill?"
81 can't understand what they ar
saying"
That's all right. You amt missing
no Jokes"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

the mans shoulder as he sits and
reads. The old bird is a popular IA
vorite in Bridlington, where 1t is well
known by the name Of John Willie.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

At the Irish seaside resort of Ira
more, about seven miles from Water
ford, stands a curious pillar surmount-
ed by the metal figure of a man. 1t
was built to enable mariners to dis
tinguish between Tramore bay and
Waterford harbor, but it has another
and more peculiar use. Local tradi'
ton has it that if any unmarried won.
man succeeds in hopping round 1t
three times she will get husband
within a year.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
His Future.

Knicker-Is he a has been?
Bocker-No, a going to was.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

The photograph above is of a wan
dering musician Of the Buila district,
British East Africa, who closely cor
responds to the ancient minstrel. He
is the tribal historian and has in his
knowledge all the traditions and songs
of his people, and is held in great
repute and treated with all respect.
His instrument consists Of iron keys,
each separately attached to hollow
gourds Of varying lengths. The white
mark on each gourd is hole very
skillfully covered over with the web
of a particular spider, and is said to
add greatly to the melodious sound Of
the instrument. The keys are struck
with a stick, and this particular in
strument was in perfect harmony.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-10-26

Two-edged, renchant knives. with
points as sharp as a needle.
Other arms had they none, for they
we're cunning and crafty. =
~Welcome. English" they said
these words they had learned
from the traders
Touching at times on the coast, 10
barter and chatter for peltr1es.
Then IN their native tongue they oe
gan to parley with standish,
Through his guide and interpreter
Hobomok, friend Of the white
man,
Begging for blankets and knives. out
mostly for nuskets and powder,
Kept by the white man. they sald'
concealed. with the plague, IN hia
cellars.
Ready to be let loose, and destroy hts
brother, the red man!
But when Standlsh refused, and said
he would give them the Bibsa,
Suddenly changing their tone, they
began to boast and to bluster.
Thsn Wattawamat advanced with
stride In front Of the other,
And, with 0 lofty demeanor, thus
vauntingly spake to the Captain:
"Now Wattawamat can see. by the
fiery eyes Of the Captain,
Anxry Is he tn his heart; but the
heart Of the brave Wattawamai
rs not afraid at the eight He vas
not born Of woman,
But ON q mountain, at night, from an
oak.tree riven by Lightning,
Forth be sprang at bound, with ell
his weapons about him,
Shouting, Who is there here to hgnt
With the brave WattawamatT
Then he unsheathed his knife, end.
vhetting tho blade on his left
hand.
Held II slofs and displayed womans
face on the handle,
Saying, with bitter expression end
Look of sinister meaning:
7 have another at home. with tho
face Of q man on the handlei
BY and BY they shall marry; and
there viii be plenty Of children"
Then stood Pecksuot forth. self
vaunung. insulting Miles Stand
ish;
While with his fingers he patted the
knife that hung at his bosom,
Drawing It half from its sheath. and
plungtng 1t back, as be muttered:
"Rv and BY II shall see; 1t shall eat;
ah, ali! but shall speak not!
This is the mighty Captain the white
men have sent to destroy usl
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-10-26


Thereupon answered John Alden, ana
told her the whole Of the story
Told her bis own despair. and the
direful wrath of Miles Standish.
Whereat the maiden smiled. and said
between laughing and earnest
HE is a little chimney. and heated
hot in a moment"
But as he gently rebuked ber, and
told her how much he had suf-
fered,-
How he had even determined to sail
that day In the Mayfower.
And had remained for her sake, on
hearing the dangers that threat,
ened,-
All her manner was changed, and she
said with falteri1g accent,
Truly l thank you for this: how good
you have been TO me alwaysl"
Thus as pilgrim devout. who to
ward Jerusalem Journeys,
Taking three steps in advance and
one reluctantly backward.
, Urged by importunate ZEAL and WITH
held by pangs Of contrition;
Slowly but steadily onward reoeding
yet ever advancing. 4
Journeyed this Puritan youth to tho
Holy Land OF his longinga
Urged by the fervor OF love, and with
~ held by remoTseful misgivtngs.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-10-26
The The eC0urtship OF
Miles StundiSh

With Illustrations BY
Howard Chandler ChriSty

as-Merr1u Con,ooy.y,
After q three days march he cams
to an Indian encampment
Pitched on the edge Of meadow. b.
tween the sea and the forest;
Women at work by the tents. and the
warriors, horrid with waT-paint
Seated about fire, and smoking and
talking together:
Who. when they saw from afar the
sudden approach of the white
men.
Saw the fash Of the SUI Oh breast.
plate and saber and musket,
Straightwey leaped to their feet and
two. from among them advancing.
Came to parley with Standish. and
offer him furs as a present;
S-eudship was IN their looks. but in
,he.r heerts there was hatred.
!5rsru~ :: ,ae :Iibe were these, anc
brothers gigantic iu stature,
Huse as Goliath d Gath. or the ter
nble Os, king Of Bashan;
One Vas Pecksuot named. and tno
ocher was called Wsttawemat-
Round their necks wees suspended
their knives In soabaaads Of wan
PUN,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-10-26
-r~->->s-"~ 1H-s-st-Fs.:
The March of
Miles StQndish

Meanwhile the stalwart Miles Stand.
= ish was marching steadily north
ward.
Winding through forest and swamp.
and along the trend OF the sea-
shore,
An day long, with hardly halt. the
fire Of his anger
Burning and cracking within, and the
sulphurous odor of powder
Seeming more sweet to his nostrtls
than all the scents Of the forest
Silent and moody he went, and much
be revoived his discomfort;
He who was used to success. and TO
easy victories alwaya
Thus to be fouted. rejected, and
laughed to scorn by maiden.
Thus to be Knocked and betrayed BY
the friend whom most be bad
trusted!
Ahi 'twas too much to be borne. and
he fretted and chafed In his
aSmori
I 6lone am 70 blame ho mutcefeo,
"for mine YVES the folly.
What has q rough old soldier, grown
grim and gray in the harness.
Used to the camp and its ways. 10 90
with the wooins Of maidensf
Twas but a dream.-let It pass,-lee
It vanish like so many others!
What I thought was flower. b only
a weed, and Is worthless;
Out Of my heart will l pluck It, and
throw it away. and henceforward
Be but a fighter Of battles. lover and
wooer of dangers!"
Thus he revolved In hts mind his
sorry defeat and discomfort
While he was marching By day or ~
ing at night in the forest,
Looking up at the trees, and the con-
stellatons beyond them.