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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
Habit to Be Avoided.

The habit Of ridiculing everything
and everybody is one that every wom-
an should avoid. We always find in
others what we look for. 1t is such a
mistake to cultivate the habit Of look
Ing for the grotesque or the ridicu-
lous. 1t makes ones face on such
hard, unpleasant, cynical lines. There
are those persons to whom one breads
to introduce ones friends, for one is
sure these friends will come under
the merciless and scorching light Of
ridicule. The worst Of it is, these un-
fair, self-appointed critics are usually
more open to ridicule themselves than
their victims.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

some defect of mind or body which
would result in degenerate Offspring
"rhe ogling ogre is sometimes mash
ed by the indignant victim or by somt
manly locker on, who remembers hi
own dear ones, some gallant police
man, or by the judge, who, instead o.
giving light fine, gives heavy sen
tence to the workhouse, where Mr.
Masher may fire with the mop, make
gocgoo eyes at daisies in the field OF
mash rock in quarries."
Following the sermon Rev. Mr.. Nor
rill was approached by several young
men Of his audience, who sought hin
to introduce them to women they
thought worthy" Unhesitatingly, theh
request was granted, and they were
told to go ahead with their counting
and then come back for their marriage
licenses"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
TUPRISH EPoORlS

up-an open carriage, containing a
somewhat portly, white bearded man,
whose salute to the line of officers is
something of the slovenliest. He lum-
bers out and into the mosque, while
the band from the barracks blows as
hard as it can and makes a shocking
series Of discords with the infantry
band at the head of the small column
ot foot soldiers following the sultan's
carriage.
At the same time the muezzln pops
out Of his little hole away up in the
minaret and intones the customary
summons to the faithful to 60 to
prayer. The faithful, however re-
main outside, because no one is al
lowed to go into the mosque while the
sultan is there,
The whole ceremony is carried out
in a cheerful and careless way. There
appears to be no attempt to make any
special parade Of good humor The
thing just goes off as it might in the
piping times of peace
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

your medicines to all suffering women"
Mrs. MARY HALsTEAD, Platea, Pa,
Box SO.
Here is the report Of another genuine
case, which still further shows that Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
may be relied upon.
Walcott, N. Dakota. -"I had infam-
nation which caused pain in my side,
and my back ached all the time. was
80 blue that felt like crying if any one
even spoke to me. / took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and I
began to gain right away. l continued
its use and now / am well woman"
- Mrs. AMELIA DAHL, Walcott, N.
Dakota.
If yOu want special advice write to
Lydia Il. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfl-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by
woman and held in strict confidence
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
A MEDIEVAL SWISS VILLAGE

The little village Of Fresens, in the
Canton of Neuchatel, population 200,
still wears an atmosphere of the Mid
die Ages, and its customs and local
government have not changed for CEN
turies. Most of the inhabitants, peas
ants, have never seen railway train,
placed as it is in a remote valley. No
roads connect the village with other
villages and towns, the place is not
lighted up an night and there Is no
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
WHAT IS DENATURED ALCOHOL?

be made from the fermentation of
any substance containing starch or
sugar, and as these elements exist
throughout the vegetable world, this
alcohol can be made from an in
Vulnerable number Of things. The
main reason why the use of industrial
alcohol developed slowly in this coun-
try was because Of the heavy tax on
all kinds Of alcohol But in 1906 con
gress passed a "denatured alcohol
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

Denatured alcohol is also known as
industrial alcohol, that is, is made to
be used in the industries, in manu-
factures and the arts, and in the pro-
duction OF light, heat or power 1t
was first known in Europe a number
of years ago, and came to be very
extensively used there It's manufac-
ture and use in this country are COM
paratively recent, though it's chemical
nature has been long known 1t can
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

law" This declared that any kind Of
alcohol might be made free from
tax, for any industrial purpose pro-
vided that it was denatured in such
way as to destroy its character as a
beverage, and render it unfit for liquid
medicinal 1urposes.-Uncle Remus'
Home Magazine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
Would Be Shame Not to Stay.

Would Be a Shame Not to Stay.
q think, dear" said her mother,
"we will start for home this morn
ing"
"Oh, no, mother. don't want to
go yet Let us wait until tomorrow,
anyhow"
why till tomorrow"
There's one young man here who
hasn't proposed to me yet. think If
can have one more evening / shall
be able to go home with a batting
average Of 1000"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
Neutrality.

''What do you think of the Shakes
peare-Bacon controversy"
Haven't heard Of 1t and don't care
anything about IT," replied Mr.. Hiram
Wright, the local boss. Neither one
Of em has any pull in my ward. p
Washington Star.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

cafe or any public building. There
is no policeman, for the president of
the commune acts as Judge, lawyer,
solicitor and gendarme, receiving for
those Offices "a shillings a year.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
Speaking by tho Gard.

Mrs. Tazlor--"What's that saying
about the watched pot Bob? A
watched pot" "Mr. Taylor Cab
sently)-"A watched pot is seldom
ahy."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
Defined.

"Pa, what does 1t mean when n
says man has arrived at years Of
discretion?" 1T means, Johnnie, thai
he's too young to die and too old IA
have any fun" Judge.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
NERVOUS
DESPONDENT
WOMEN
Find Relief in Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound
Their Own Statements
So Testify.
Platea, Pa" When l wrote to you
Grst l was troubled with female weak

ness and backache,
and was so nervous
that l would cry at
the least noise, II
would startle me 30
l began to take Ly-
dia E. Pinkh ans
remedies, and l don't
have any more cry.
ing spells. I sleep
sound and my ner-
vousness is better.
/ will recomm end
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

Il understand Deems marriage to
Miss Mix was one Of convenience"
Yes. He couldn't keep a cook, and
she couldn't afford a chauffeur"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13
Wealth.

whats your idea Of wealth."
Having money enough to take va
cation any time it is convenient for the
boss"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

Work that is the great physician.
He heals most OF the wounds of man
kind.-Marjorie Benton Cooke
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

Red Cross Ball Blue, all blue best bluing
galue in the whole -Torld, makes the laun-
lress smile.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

A CURE FOR PILES.
Coles Carbolisalye stops itching and pain
and cures piles. All druggists. 25 and 50c.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

Many a mans good reputation has
been fatally bitten by the political
bug.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

Modern young men court in haste
and repent at leisure.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

rent Of the Rosphorus flows merri-
ly from the Black sea down past the
Golden Horn and into the Sea OF Mar
mora while far below there is a coun.
tercurrent going the other way and
carrying the salter waters Of the Med.
iterranean up to the doors of Costan-
"a and Odessa.
In the city Of Constantinople one
would suppose that was war unknown.
Doubtless the heads that are under a
million red fezzes have some inhings
Of IT, but they do not think very hard
You see,' said a member Of the
Young Turk party this war is about
the unluckiest thing that could have
happened 10 the government II was
only a short time ago, as history is
written, since the revolutlonists came
over from Macedonia and with very
little ceremony lifted the sultan out
Of the chair Of his fathers and de-
posted him in the provincial city of
Salonica, where he remains even unto
this day.
They did not let him take even
his wives or his beautiful pair OF
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-09-13

JRKEY In war times Is
apparently a cheerful
and carefree land, but
one has to dive under
the surface at times
to find an undercurrent
like that Of the Bos-
phorus itself Old globe
trotters are well aware
that the surface cur
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-29
CITY NEWS.

Shoe the children in those Kid
Blu Miller is selling for $3.50 and s1.25
New flannelettes, Y0c, u 1-2c and
15c yard at The Central Store
Hamilton will have new news
paper to represent its interests in a
few days according to reports from
that city. w. H Harkrader, who has
been in the newspaper and printing
business in that part of the country
for several years past, will be editor
and publisher and will devote his
publication strictly to the dissemina-
tion OF news. Politics will have no
place in it. In size and makeup it
promises 10 be something new in
newspaper making. The first issue
viii appear on or before October Is.
Right is what your electric work
will be If Arthur w. Schmidt does 1t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-29
CITY NEWS.

New line of rugs at low prices at
Tom Boltz, $40 Main.
Ladies' 50 and $3.50 Kid Blu for
s1.50 and $500 at Miller's.
Harry Meyers, who has heen
with the Keokuk fire department for
the past three years, will tende, lis
resignation. to take effect next Mon
day. Mr.. Meyers has been an efficient
city employee and made many friends
" hiie with the department..
Ask to see Athena underwood for
lady or child; wool. cotton, silk; all
grades, prices and styles at The Cen
trail store.
The grand jury has not nearly
completed its work and is not expect
ed to make report before the mid
die of the week. portion of the
time yesterday was spent in inyesti-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-29
CITY NEWS.

Lamb & Bertsch for carpet
cleaning.
Everybody pleased when Karle
does their shoe repairing. S14 Main.
James Simpson was given ten
days in the superior court yesterday
on a charge OF drunkenness. Albert
Tinney, arrested on charge of vag-
rancy, wanted to get over into Illi-
nois to pick apples and was accord
ingly blown out of town.
George A. Brinkman of 623 Bank
street, who suffered an operation a
short time ago which was followed by
q dangerous Illness, is reported get
ting along well, which is giving much
announcement to his friends who
hope it indicates an ultimate recovery
from his trouble and that it may be
speedy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-29
CITY NEWS.

Best line slip on at Connables.
Mr. Paul Gilbert the tenor who
is with Fred B. Smith the evangelist,
will sing at the Congregational church
tomorrow morning.
Foreclosure proceedings entitled
Frank Hagerman against Ida and Muir
~ Warren, Kitty and Albert Davis
and Albert, John, c. L. and Ethel
Ward, have been brought in the local
district court. The property involved
is described at lot 5, block II, Mason
lower addition to Keokuk, and is 10
Gated on Ridge, between Fourteenth
and Fifteenth streets, and is alleged
to have been mortgaged to secure a
note for $500.
Big line new trunks and sui
cases. st. Louis prices Hollands
S24 Main.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-29
CITY NEWS.

New wool, flannel. for underwear,
shirts, skirts. At the Central.
The ladies of the First Christian
church will hold their bazaar this
year on December 14th.
Many of the crossings on Main
street are in very bad condition.
perfect loblolly of dark, Shiny looking
mud.
Bicycle tubes ana castings vulcan
lied. Tri-Statc Auto Garage.
j. H. Tucker has opened up a
first class grocery store at the Des
Moines river bridge
Two plain DRINKS were picked up
On the river front yesterday afternoon
and assigned to berths in the city
jail They will be before Judge Nc
Napara in the morning.
Dentists holiday Wed afternoons
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-29
l. owitz g. Sons
Importers and 'Tai!ors
aover 35 Years Of Knowing Howl

eating the murder charge against
James Tucker, who killed James
Town Friday evening. A large batch
of indictments are expected to be re-
turned as the result Of the lengthy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-29

deliberations of that body Street ru.
mors have it that there will be several
unlocked for indictments returned.
Take harness for repairs to Sher
wood.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-29

united P
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-18
ONE CASE OUT OF MANY
TO o OUR CLAIMS.

st. Anne, Ill.-"I was passing
through the change of life and /
was a perfect wreck from female
troubles. / had a displacement
and bearing down pains, weak
fainting spells, dizziness, then
numb and cold feelings. Some
times my feet and limbs were
swollen. / was irregular and had
so much backache and headache,
was nervous, irritable and was
respondent. Sometimes my ap-
petite was good but more often it
was not. My kidneys troubled
me at times and I could walk
only a short distance.
II saw your advertisement ina
paper and took Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and
/ was helped from the first. AT
the end of two months the swell
ling had gone down, I was re-
lieved of pain, and could walk
with ease. | continued with the
medicine and now / do almost all
my homework. / know your
medicine has saved me from the
grave and / am willing foryou to
publish anything / write to you,
for the good of others. Mrs.
EsTELLA GILLESPIE, RID. No. A,
Box "a, st. Anne, Illinois.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-18
STARTED THE BALL ROLLING
Artist, Guest Of Honor at Dinner,
Rose to the Occasion When Con-
v~ersatlon Tagged.

Robert Henri, the noted artist.
paused before a landscape at the
Philadelphia Academy Of Fine Arts
and said:
"Dawb, who painted this, has
sprung from humble circumstances to
great wealth and eminence.
"Dawb made his first success in
Paris. He was difident and abashed
In those days. When he would sally
out from his garnet in the Rue Vau-
girard to a duchess in the Avenue de
Champs Elysees or a princess in the
Rue de rUniversite, his heart would
be in his mouth.
"They say that once, at a dinner
party at Paillard's, Dawb, the guest
of honor, didn't open his mouth from
the marennes vertes to the souffie.
"Ffnally, when the dessert came on,
the beautiful and elegant hostess
smiled and said:
Come, dear M. DAVID, do say some.
thingi"
"Dawb blushed at this challenge,
racked his brain and stammered, with
a bashful smile:
"Have you noticed, ladies and gen.
tlemen, that this years pawn tickets
are all green?'"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-18

of the war; and III plantation neal
Charlottesville has been constantly in
the track of the armies. One rather
important battle, indeed, was fought
upon it, SO you may realize that 1t Is
now desolate and utterly unfit for hab.
itation." %
THE house yet stands?"
1.-THE chimney and one wall alone re-
NAMED when l was last there" l re-
piled, glad Of the interest she exhib-
tied. Fortunately two of the negro
cabins were yet standing. Doubtless
these will form the nucleus of our
home when the war ceases; they
will prove a triie better than the
mere sky"
"The south is certainly paying a ter
rible price for rebellion" she said So
berly, her fine eyes filled with tears. Il
am sure ! have tarried here quite as
long as I should, now that / can be of
no further service"
As she gathered her skirts in her
hand preparatory to descending the
stairs, I yielded to temptation and
stopped her. Right or wrong / must
yet have one word more.
Il beg of you do not desert me SO
soon. This may prove our final meet
ing-indeed, l fear 1t must be; sure
ly, then, 1t need not be so brief a
one?"
"Our final meeting?"
She echoed my words as though
scarcely comprehending their mean
ing.
Yes I said, rising and standing be-
fore her. How can we hope 1t shall
be otherwise? / am not free to re-
main here, even were 1t best for other
reasons, for / am a soldier under or
ders. You undoubtedly will proceed
north at the earliest possible moment.
There is scarcely o probability that In
fShe great wide world we shall meet
again"
THE war will soon be over; perhaps
then you may come north also"
II scarcely expect to do so. MY
work then viii be to Join with my COM
rades In an effort to rebuild the shat
tered fortunes Of Virginia. When the
lines of lives diverge so widely as
ours must, the chances are indeed few
that they ever meet again"
But surely you can remain here I'M
til we leave?D she questioned. evident
w striving not to reveal the depth
Of interest she felt in the decision. 1T
will not be until tomorrow that all de-
tails are arranged 50 az to permit Of
our departure. ! had supposed YOU
would certainly be With us until then
Mrs. Brennan!1 exclaimed as-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-18

weeks I answered. greatly moved D,
her ear~nestness. but |, fear the mer
engaged in it will remain much the
same in their natures however they
may dress. can only say this: Wers
the path clear. | would surely find you
no matter where you we're hidden"
How terrible it is that a woman
must ever choose between such evils
she said almost bitterly. The heart
says n thing and duty another all
through life, II seems to me. have SO
much Of suffering in these last few
months. SO much of heartless cruelty
that cannot bear to be the cause OF
any more. You and Major Brennan
must not meet; but, Captain Wayne, ]
will not believe that we are to part
thus forever"
DO you mea that | am to seek you
when the war closes?"
There will be no time when | shall
not most gladly welcome you"
Your homer" | asked, wondering
still If she could mean all that her
wards implied. Il have never known
where you resided in the north"
"Stonington, Conn" She smiled at
me through the tears yet cling
ing to her long lashes. you may
never come, of course; yet | shall
always feel now that perhaps you will;
and that is not like a final goodby,
is it?"
| bowed above the hands / held.
and pressed my lips upon them. For
the moment | burst not speak, and
then--a voice suddenly sounded in the
hall below:
Il am greatly obliged to you. Miss
Minor; she is probably lying down.
l will run up and call her"
We started as If rudely awakened
from a dream, while a sudden express.
sion Of fright swept across her face.
"Oh, do not meet him." she begged
%piteously. For my sake do not re
main here"
Il will go down the back stairway"
l returned hastily, "but do you indeed
NEAR it? May l come to your"
Yes, yes; but pray go now!"
Unable longer to restrain myself, I
clasped her to me, held her for one
brief instant strained to my breast,
kissed her twice upon lips which had
no opportunity for refusal.
This world is not so wide but that
somewhere in it I shall again find the
one woman of my heart" / whispered
p~assionately, and was gone.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-18
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in a Confederate tent
at a critical stage of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee inparts to Capt. Wayne an important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied by
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines of the enemy n in the dark
ness Wayne is taken for a Federal of
ncer and a young lady on horseback is
SRI ana attempts to escape. One of the
'norses succumbs and Craig goes through
with the dispatches, while Wayne and My
Lady OF the North are left alone. They
We dark a huge mastiff attacks Wayne
the girl shoots the brute just in time.
The owner of the hut, Jed Bungay. and
ms wife appear. and soon a party of
horsemen approach. They are led byea
man claiming to be Red Lowrie. but who
proves to be Maj Brennan, a Federal
,oticer, whom the Union girl recognizes.
lie orders the arrest of Wayne as a spy
and he is brought before Sheridan. who
threatens him with death unless he re-
geals the secret message. Wayne believes
rSdith Brennan to be the wife of Maj.
bfennan. He Is rescued by Jed Bungay.
VINO starts to reach Gen. Lee, while
wayne in disguise penetrates to the ball
room, beneath which he had been i'm
pTisoned. He Is introduced to a Miss
minor and barely escapes being unmask-
'ed Edith Brennan recognizing Wayne.
says she will save him. Securing a pass
through the lines. they are confronted by
bidding edith adieu. Wayne makes a
Iash for liberty, He encounters Bungay;
0ey reach the Lee camp md are sent
Win relnforcements to join Early. In the
battle of Shenandoah the regiment is
overwhelmed. and Wayne, while in the
hospital. Is visited by edith Brennan.
wayne and Bungay are sent on a scout
eng detail. and arriving at the Minor
place. Wayne meets Miss Minor and Mrs.
Aungay. and later Edith appears.
Wayne's detachment is besieged by guer-
rtlias, Brennan and his men arrive and
aid in repelling the Invaders until a res
cuing party of %bluecoats reach the scene.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-18
CHAPTER xxxlv.
A Plan Miscarried.

/ remembered as l hurried down the
back stairway her flushed face, but
could recall no look of indignant pride
in those clear ayes whose pleasant
memory haunted me. She loved me:
of this l now felt doubly assured, and
even while l dreaded the consequences
to us both.
/ stepped out into the kitchen and
came to a sudden pause, facing a table
laden with such a variety and abun-
dance of food as had been strange to
me for many a long day. Directly op.
posite, a napkin tucked beneath his
double chin, his plate piled high with
good things, sat Ebers, while at either
end l beheld Mr.. and Mrs. Bungay sim
ilarly situated. The establishment of
our meeting seemed mutual. The Ser
geant, apparently feeling the necessity
Of explanation, wiped his mouth So
! berly.
Il o yoost goin' to fill me op nit
der dings like a good soldier, Captain"
ne SAID IN anxiety.
mo doubt; we'll, l am rather hungry
myself. Mrs. Bungay, in memory Of
old times cannot you spare me a plate?
If so. I will take pleasure in joining
your happy company. Thank you. l
see you have found your man."
Il have tibet, sir" she answered,
grimly, IAN I reckon as how he's like.
ly ter stay ct hum arter this"
But you forget he is my guide" /
protested, not disinclined to test her
temper. Surely, Mrs. Bungay, you
would not deprive the South Of his val
liable services?"
"An' wouldn't l, now? An didn't
tibet little whif1t promise me long
afore he ever did you uns? Amt he
my nat'ral protector? Whut's a lone
female a goin' ter dew we're in Their
mountings wi'out no MANI"
Come, Jed, what do you say? Are
you tired fighting the battles OF the
C~onfederacy. and prefer those OF
homer"
Il like ter read all bout fightin' we'll
'nough. but durn it, Cap, 1t kinder
hurts whin they hits We on Their head
with a gun" His face lit up sud-
denly. "'Sides, l sorter wanter hey
Marian git 'Quainted with thet thar
muel O. mine, Beelzebub. He's out thar
now, hitched ter a tree. an a eatin' fit
ter bust his biler-never a durn mark
on his hide fer all he whit through"
CTo BE CoNTINUED.)