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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

ernment, approached me with a
strange proposition, which, however
promised immediate release from my
dangerous predicament, and, likewise,
a suitable reward for the successful
performance Of a certain service.
am a sailor, and the particular duty
required OF me was to be performed
upon the sea. l was asked to assume
the position of a Peruvian naval cap
tain, incapacitated by sudden illness,
in the surprise and capture of Chill
can war vessel, the steam yacht Es-
meralda, then supposed to be lying at
anchor, poorly guarded, in the outer
harbor off the government docks For
that purpose l was presented with a
Peruvian naval commission"
My glance wandered from the mo-
tionless woman fronting me in such
white silence to Celeste, who had sunk
back upon the bed, her blue eyes
staring at me across the brass rail, ev-
identity experiencing difficulty in trans
lating my rapid English speech.
Il had enjoyed but little opportunity
Of examining the particular vessel we
were thus employed to capture, as
dared not leave the hotel except after
nightfall," l continued, more slowly.
''Yet l knew her place of anchorage,
and that she was a steam yacht of
some 700 tons burden, schooner-rigged,
with lines promising great speed. 9th
erwise l relied entirely upon the
knowledge of the officers under me.
We boarded what believed to be the
Esmeralda soon after midnight, over
came the small harbor watch with lit
tie difficulty, captured the engine
room, and, by holding gun at his
ear, persuaded the engineer to operate
his machinery in our service. The
very audacity of the attempt brought
comparatively easy success. The main
cabin had been secured by my orders
when we first arrived aboard, and
came below just now, after all danger
seemed far asteIn, to learn if any
officers were hidden away here | had
examined all the other staterooms,
finding them empty, and at last
opened this door in my quest Not
until saw you did I in the slightest
realize that we were on board the
wrong vessel, nor that we were en-
gagged in anything except an honorable
adventure of war"
That the hasty details of my story
both startled her and impressed her
with its truth, was evident enough yet
her lips curled with contempt, and
her eyes remained unbeheving.
How many men accompanied you?"
"A crew Of 20, with two officers"
"Peruvians, presume?"
mo, madam" reluctantly, "hotch-
potch dragged from the seven seas"
Her expressive face darkened, her
fingers clenching again nervously
about the chairback
"And you really expect me to be-
lieve that preposterous tale!" she
burst forth. indignation shattering all
ordinary bounds of speech. You
must, indeed, think very highly of my
intelligence. You-why, you are a
sea-robber, a pirate!"
My cheeks flushed at the harsh
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
on a long card and add the name In
a little frame at the bottom.

on a long card and add the name in
q little frame at the bottom.
Always is the daisy. in either
white or yellow, a decorative flower.
1t is pressed, with a few leaves on the
stem, and pasted on card. The
name can be placed anywhere. The
holder will be delighted. you may be
sure.
Tiny flowers are lovely when
pressed and placed separately around
the edge of a round card. A few Of
the leaves should be mixed in also.
Forget.me-nots, asters, yellow violets,
lilacs, lilies-of-the-valley are easily
made to contribute to your work.
1t is well to carry out the same idea
in decoration that you have used for
the cards. A bunch of flowers at each
place to match is a pretty idea. A
huge bowl of flowers in the center Of
the table gives a delightful complete
ness to the decorative scheme.
But the use Of pressed flowers is
unusual and so easy that you simply
must do it the very next chance you
have!
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

made, was so unexpected, so destruc-
tive Of all my previous conceptions, as
to seem an impossibility. Could this
young, clear-eyed woman be indeed
the wife of that grim, inactive, ancient
peer of the realm?
you apparently question the truth
of my words" she remarked, coldly
observant.
1T was only the natural surprise Of
moment, Lady Darlington" l
hastened to apologize. THE thought
of your marriage had never before oc-
Cured to me-"
She looked directly into my eyes,
her own plainly indignant, yet her
words strove to overcome the blunt
ness of my speech.
Il do not feel senor that there
can be any necessity for discussing
my private affairs with you at present.
Enough that l am Lady Darlington,
and that have patiently answered the
rather impudent questions you have
seen fit to ask. Now, Senior Estevan,
kindly enlighten me as to the cause
of your intrusion into this apartment
and your presence on board the
yacht"
Her tone had changed to imperious-
ness. This was plainly command,
and, back of the fair face fronting
me, read strength of character and
proud insistence long accustomed to
control. 1t was not fear but disdain
that darkened her gray eyes. Her
manner begged nothing-it pictured
dominant command, the attitude of
one who addresses a servant, expect
ing implicit obedience.
Lady Darlington" began, stand
ing directly before her, and reverting
to the use of English, so as to be
certain of making my meaning sufi-
GENTLY clear, whatever explanation 1
may make cannot be pleasant, but it
shall be truthful 1t is far better that
you comprehend fully the situation we
are in--your own peril, as well as my
responsibility.
Her expression changed from abb
bitrary defiance to an amazement not
untinged by sudden development of
fear as her hands grasped the chair
back convulsively; but went on
steadily to the end.
II am not, as you naturally sup
posed, Chilean, but native of North
America. My name is Stephens. l
was in Valparaiso under most un-
pleasant circumstances, seeking vainly
to escape from the country, and
bounded by the secret police because
Of my connection lately with a revo-
lutionary movement along the Bolivian
frontier. The merits Of that affair
need not now be discussed, but had
become involved in 1t through certain
business connections, and had at
tanned Valparaiso after much hard
ship, seeking escape by sea- There l
discovered every avenue closed
against me, and was reduced to des-
perate plight. l was in hiding from
the governmental authorities when /
risked almost certain discovery-Iast
evening. A little later-after you left
the hotel-a man who was led to be-
lieve represented the Peruvian gov
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
WHEN THE CHILDREN PLAY
Appropriate Frocks for the Little ones
Are In Order, and Many Vari-
etles Are offered.

Our local shops are showing most
attractive little frocks to be worn dur
ing play hours by the little tots, and
II can readily be seen how very inter
esting they are made for these tiny
folks.
The trimming is mostly In band
form, some showing on a white back
ground a foamy sea upon which hoats
little blue vessels suggestive OF Dutch
origin, while upon d blue background
a group OF little tots may be found
playing ring-around-rosie, or WILD
looking animals may be divertine
themselves doing funny stunts, or If
one is a lover of pussy cats you VIII
find the story of The Cat and the
Fiddle" attractively told in pictures
on some of these little rocks, and as
for the dearly loved Teddy bear, dc
not think he has been forgotten.
Naturally a dress apron or romper
portraying such interesting feats would
be the pride of it's small possessor,
and such care would be taken Of it
that the mother would realize an ad
vantage and saving in the purchase
The imaginative mind Of youth
might even find an Inspiration, while
admiring the rollicking blue ships
playful tots, or wondrous stunts OF
the animals, for story fancying. and
to many a lonesome tot these little
friends will become playmates and the
finding of real names for them. and
the weaving of wondrous plots around
them will occasion the spending OF
many happy hours that might other
wise have been lonely.-Boston Her
aid.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
Fringes Popular.

Unquestionably the most popular
trimming of the moment is silk fringe.
dyed exactly to match the fabric
upon which it is employed. Every i'm.
portant house in Paris is making use
of fringes. They appear on the under,
petticoats and tunics of tailored suits
and costumes, they border the fichus
and sleeves Of bodices, and they edge
scarfs and mantles. The popular
effect is the simple silk fringe. mount
ed on braid or ribbon without any
knotted beading. These fringes range
in width from two to four inches.
One of the current ideas is to trim
the skirt OF the dress with fringe, cut
ting away the fabric underneath, and
letting the fringe fall without lining
about the ankles This accords soma-
what with the idea Of the slashed
skirts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
To Cheer Her Up.

An old Scotswoman, who had put
herself to considerable Inconvenience,
and gone a long way to see sick
friend, learned on arriving that the
alarming symptoms had subsided.
AN hoo are ye the day, Mrs, Craw-
ford?" she inquired in breathless
anxiety.
"Oh, I'm quite weel moo, thank ye,
Mrs. McGregor," was the cheerful an
swer.
Quite weell" exclaimed the visitor,
AN after me haein' come sac far to
see ye!"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with the introduction
OF John stephens, adventurer, a Massa-
chusetts man mhrooned by authorities at
Valparaiso Chile. Being Interested In
mining operations in Bolivia, he was de-
nounoed by Chile as an insurrecuonist
and as a consequences was hiding. At his
hotel his attention was attracted by an
Englishman and a young woman.
Btephens rescued the young woman from
q drunken officer. He was thanked by
her. Admiral OF the Peruvian navy con-
fronted stephens, told him that war had
been declared between Chile and Peru
and offered him the office Of captain. He
desired that that night the EsIneralda, a
Chilean vessel. should be captured
Stephens accepted the commission.
btepheus mot a motley crew. 20 which he
was assigned. He gave them final in
Htrucuona They boarded the vessel They
successfully captured the vessel supposed
90 be the Esmoralda, through strategy
Capt. stephens gave directions for the de-
narture OF the craft. He entered the cab
In and discovered the English woman
and her maid. stephens quickly learned
the wrong vessel had been captured.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
The NapoIeor Shape.

Napoleons continue to be patroniEed
in spite of the influx Of more novel
shapes; no wonder. as it is so becom-
ing to many faces. Nothing prettier
to accompany a pongee costume than
a sand-colored hat of this shape
trimmed only with a quantity Of loops
of black moire ribbon between the
two outstanding sides Of the brim.
Some Of those in black are trim ned
with two white amazons, one sW eep-
ing across from left to right ear. the
other set up behind with its tip curv-
ing over. Others have hedge OF
tigrette behind the front flap, sloping
somewhat backwards. Millinery
Trade Review.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

ways attractive. but in the season OF
flowers there is excellent opportunity
to use the forms that nature has al
ready colored for you. Why not make
pressed flowers do the work Of deco
rating place cards? 1t is an excellent
idea, so easy that a little boy or girl
can enjoy the work. The results
speak for themselves in the sugges-
tions before you.
The fuchsia is a colorful flower in
its pretty red and purple shadings. 1t
presses easily and can be curved in
a graceful line while wet Paste It
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
Roman Aqueduct is Saved

with the closed arches blocks a sub
urban district which sevillan specu-
lators wish to develop, and the town
authorities have decreed that 1t shall
be torn down and the water conveyed
through iron pipes instead This has
aroused a storm Of indignation among
antiquarians and art lovers through
out Spain, and the academies OF his
tory and art at Madrid have peti-
toned the ministry Of fine arts 10
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
walsta Match suits.

The vogue for waists matching the
suits, giving the effect Of a three
piece costume, continues to be as
strong as ever, says the Dry Goods
Economist. Many buyers are trying
to get away from the simple styles
in chiffon waists and are constantly
On the lookout for novelties. In order
10 supply this demand, designers have
succeeded in getting UP many excel
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

past:
He had just arrived at college, very
young-very callow. 1t was his wish
to do the right thing by literature
Education. said he-nothing like it.
So finding himself once in gathering
Of upper classmen who were airily
bandying about the names Of great
poets. the youth suddenly blurte6
this:
Say, tell me-where can get .
good English translation Of Rosetti2"
Years Of frantic atonement haVe D
washed 1t away.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

check the vandalism. The destruc-
ton has been forbidden for time at
least More interest in the matter
would be felt, undoubtedly, If visitors
to Seville were aware Of the exist
ence of Roman edifice through
which water has flowed for over 1000
years, but even Baedeker seems to
have overlooked it.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

lent styles showing new trimming
ideas and color combinations. In
stead of the plain satin foundation,
many waists are mounted on net or
satin and trimmed with lace or en-
broidered in some bright colors. Me.
tallic laces are also used in this way
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

hams Vegetable Compound was rec
ommended, and after taking three bot.
Ties she has regained her health, thanks
to your medicine. I can recommend it
for all female troubles. Mrs. i. A
CoRKRAN, 1103 Rutland Street, Baltt-
more, Nd
Hundreds Of such letters from moth
Brs expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished for them have
been received by the Lydia Z, Pinkham
Medicine Company, Lynn Mass.
Young Girls, Heed This Advice.
Girls who are troubled with painful
or irregular periods, backache, head
ache, dragging-down sensations, faint.
ing spells or Indigestion, should take
immediate action and be restored to
health by Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound. Thousands have been
restored to health by its use.
Write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn,
Mass, for advice Free
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
Mattlnn Ruaa.

When getting mating get several
yards extra, with which to make sum
mer rugs. You can cut this extra
piece into desired lengths and finish
them neatly on the edges by pulling
out the straws to the depth Of sew
eral inches and tying up the threads.
These rugs protect the floor cover
ing quite as well as heavier ones and
have the advantage of being without
fuzz and easily cleaned.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

''Men are such rude things" said
the supercilious girl.
HAS any of them dared to address
you without an introduction?
NO; but in a crowd one got his face
all mixed up with my hatpin and
never even said excuse me
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

This style Of suit can be carried out
in linen. fine serge or shantung; the
knickers are full and gathered in be-
low the knees by elastic run in the
hem.
The tunic is arranged in plaits, and
has a deep turnover collar of con-
trasting color scalloped at edge.
Material required: Two and one
fourth yards AZ inches wide
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
PRETTY PLACE CARDS
PRESSED FLOWERS MAKE EF.
FEcTIvE DECORATION.
At This Season Particularly Nothing
cNn Be More Approprlate-some
Good Ideas That May 30
Employed.

The place card is one OF the fac.
tors in luncheons and birthday par
ties with which we must reckon these
days. The drawn varieties are al
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

Many a man who claims to be as
honest Gs the day is long wouldn't
want the searchlight turned Oh his
night record.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08

I'D uBLlOOl AtlOCs W HiI
was restore d to
health by Lydia E.
.Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound. She
was pale, with dark
circles under her
eyes, weak and irri-
table. Two different
doctors treated her
and called it Green
Sickness, but she
grew worse all the
time. Lydia =. Pink.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
A Black Moment.

This is a true story. Its victim is
alive and very mucn ashamed OF the
following disgraceful incident in bis
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
MY
DAUGHTER
WASCURED
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md send you here
With the picture of my fifteen year old
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-08
pey and Modern Enterprise
In Seville, Spain, and
gner Wins Victory.

4y and enterprise are
Neville. The town draws
sAter supply through the
nona, a Roman aque-
MA order. though many
ve been filed up In
Rn It. The aqueduct
Newark post., 1911-08-09
PROMOTION OF WORLD
WIDE PEACE.

We have become, in the broad
est sense, more than ever during
these two years past an interna
tional organization. In every land
beneath the sun the name Chris
tlan Endeavor' is known and its
principles are acknowledged. Al
most without knowing it, certain
ly without much human guidance,
we have income a worldwide
brotherhood that embraces every
race and region.
What, then, is more natural 81
more important than that we
should stand in every land for the
fellowship Of the nations and the
peace of the world? What organ
ization has better chance or a
more imperative call to unite the
future leaders of the religious
world in a religious pact that can
never be broken by the hideous
god Of war?
Continued on Page g.
Newark post., 1911-08-09

We miss our God-giyen opportun-
ity when we do not transform our
Enlargement into Efficiency.
Let us not think for a moment
that Our Increase campaign is at
an end. 1t should never cease, Tor
increase should mean, and usually
does mean, efficiency; o.i1ce en-
largenent means effort, and effort
wisely directed, means effective
ness. The two words should be
inseparable. but | desire this year
to put the emphasis on the word
Efficiency, as two years ago the
stress was put upon the word,
Enlargement
Let me suggest a few lines OF
achievement which | think are
within the bounds of our accom-
plishment during the twenty-four
months to come. They are, you
will see, all along the lines Of the
providential development of Chris
tian Endeavor. | would only ask
you to enter the doors God opens
to us.
Newark post., 1911-08-09

share in the gift.
Parts of DIR. Clark address
follow:
The great advance of recent
days, which proves that the divine
favor rests upon the Christian En-
deavor movement, should only be
an incentive to make our societies
better in every way that we may
be worthy Of His continued bless
ing. AS the motto Of our Increase
Campaign at the last convention
was Enlargement | propose that
this year it should be Efficiency
Our enlargement is given lis
only that we may increase Our :
ficiency. Every new society, every
new member that joins the Chris
tan Endeavor ranks, is a chal-
lenge to us to make each one more
effective in the service Of Christ.
Newark post., 1911-08-09
AS A NEWARkER SAW THE RECENT
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR CONVENTION

The 25th international c. Z.
Convention held on the new mil
lion dollar pier at Atlantic City,
n. J., during the first part Of July
will continue to enthuse thous
ands of loyal endeavorers for
wears to come. The main services
we're held in the most beautiful
hall in the world. The seating
capacity of the entire pier is 5o,-
600, the seating capacity Of this
room named during the Conven-
ton "Auditor;um Endeavor', is
$4,000, while it is estimated that
fully 1900 were present to hear
President Taft. There were al
ways large simultaneous meet
ings in the mornings and even
ings. Back of this vast auditor
ium is Captain Youngs palatial
residence. 1t is built o: carved
Italian marble surrounded by an
Italian garden filled with statuary.
In the "grape-arbor' each cluster
of fruit conceals colored electric
bulb. It is said there are 5000 OF
these bulbs used in the nightly il
Illumination which presents most
beautiful sight.
After a half hours song and
praise service, Secretary Shaw
said: There is only one man in
all the world who can properly
open this 25th international {. Z.
Convention and he is DR.. Clark.
He was given an ovation only
such as 10000 people can give;
behind him tier upon tier rose the
great 6. Z. chorus OF Washing
ton, D. c., with that unsurpassed
leader of song. Professor Foster,
ready and willing to lead that vast
audience in songs OF praise. Be-
fore him was grouped upon the
main floor and in the galleries one
of the greatest audiences ever
gathered in Atlantic City or in a
6. z. Convention. At DR.. Clark 5
request the opening service was
begun by repeating the first clause
of our pledge which was followed
by the Bible prayer: Establish
thou the work of our Lord upon
us: yea, the work OF Our hands es-
tablish thou it, After simple
prayer DR.. Floyd Tompkins con-
Quoted the opening devotional
services. He gave three key
words, Il came from God'-the
audience singing Nearer my God
to Thee; Christ Died for Me-,
the audience responding by sing
ing "My Jesus Love Thee Il
will serve Him. the audience
singing, "I'll go where You want
Me to Go"
New Jersey State President
handed to DR.. Clark a unique ga
vel, the head of which is made Of
FL pieces of wood representing
New Jerseys 2I counties. 1t also
represents the uni:ying power oI
c. E. The handle is made of a
piece of wood from the life-savins
station at city-by-the-sea-a token
OF c. E. life-saving and develop
ing work.
In thought OF the 80 years of C.
E. and DR.. Clark's coming six,
tieth birthday, he was presented
with gold watch chain, bearing
a diamond studded {. E. mono
gram. Upon each square link o
this chain is engraved the name o
a State or Canadian province. Al
of the States and provinces had {
Newark post., 1911-08-09
At the Sign Of the White Light
Absent Ones

Absence makes the heart grow
fonder, but the memory Of the
absent one becomes vague and
dim. You long to picture in
your mind just how "HE" or
"SHE' would look, but there's
mysterious something which
makes this mental picture impos-
sible.
But if you had photograph
before you, then you could recall
the forgotten face, yes, even the
kind acts, the gentle words.
Wouldn't that "ONE" so far
away appreciate your photograph
too.
Why not call today at the NEW
STUDIO over Ed. Herbeners Post Card
& Music 81 op, and look ovor the lates,
styles.
United Portrait & View Co.