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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06
HE DIDN'T GET THE SEAT.

a Cleveland man had occasion last
week to take long trip on Chica-
go street car. AS usual. he found him
self in a crowd and was forced to
hang On strap. Not being well
man. he kept sharp lookout for a
chance to sit down.
Presently two women who had been
sitting together arose-and the Cleve-
lander prepared to slip into the seat.
There was a woman standing beside
him. He politely motioned her to take
one of the seats and was about to
drop into the other when large man
caught him by the shoulder. drew him
back. hoarsely whispered i'm his ear
" 'Taint safe-I'm her keeper-shes
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06

Under instructions issued few
days ago by the war department. re-
cruits in all branches of the military
service are TO receive instruction in
swimming. The Titanic disaster is
said TO have suggested the regula-
ton. Until a few years ago there was
no requirement that men in the navy
should swim. The accomplishment is
now compulsory for every enlisted
man in the navy and the marine corps
and hereafter swimming is to have a
place in the exercises provided by
regulation for every officer and man
at sea.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06
THIS is MY s2Np BIRTHDAY"

DIR. Abraham Jacob president of the
American Medical Association. was
born in Hartum. Westphalia. May 8.
1880. Because of his aailiation with the
German revolutionary movement in the
carly SOS he was held in detention for
nearly three Years in Berlin and Col
Ogne. Released, he came to America,
where he began the practice of medi-
cine in New York City and soon estab-
lished a high reputation in his profess
sion. During his long career he has
held important positions with nearly
all Of the leading hospitals and medi-
Gals schools ofsthe metropolis. lie has
held the presidency OF the New York
State Society and the New York Aca-
DENY of Medicine and in 1905 ne was
chairman Of the American delegation
to the International Medical Congress
az Madrid.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06
TRoUBL E SOME.

MY husband has given me check
ing account"
Isn't that lovely? Now YOU can buy
anything You want and just write out
a check for it,
Yes. I'm rather sorry on one ac-
count, though. II seems such a lot of
trouble to have To write out a check
fer ones car fare, especially when the
cars arc crowded, or when you have
to pay as YOU enter" Chicago News.
spite of the way man explains IL to
her.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06

crazy as LOOM" and took the seat
himself.
And the poor Clevelander had to
swing on the strap until he reached
his destination.
He told a friend Of this adventure
and the friend asked him what he
thought of the Chicago mans state
ment.
II think" replied the Clevelander,
solemnly, that he was dingblistered
liar OF whom even Chicago could be
proud" nt "'
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06

The fact that Harry Thaw has been
behaving himself in Matteawan prison
is given as reason why he should
be released But isn't that a pretty
good reason why he should be kept
there
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06
TAKING THEIR MEASURE.

DO those people who moved into the
Hat across the hall seem to be desira-
bic neighbours asked the man.
No replied the woman. II watched
everything that came out OF the NOV.
ing van. They haven't thing that we
would care TO borrow."-washInsto
Star.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06

How would it do FOR the different
presidential candidates to submit their
differences TO the Hague for arbitra-
ton.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06

Philander G. Knox. Secretary of
state, 50 years old today.
Rear Admiral Robert L. Peary. dis
coverer of the North Pole. IS years
old today.
Jeff Davis, United States senator
from Arkansas so years old today.
Prince Frederick William of Prus-
STA. heir to the German throne. 30 years
old today.
Oscar w. Underwood. Congressman
from Alabama and candidate for the
Democratic presidential nomination
80 years old today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06

No more straw votes have been
heard from since Messrs. Lajoie, Jack
son. Cobb. Marquardt. Baker and
others got into action
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06

Maryland. My Maryland" will be
a favorite with either Taft or Roose-
welt tomorrow.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06
MONDAY, MAY 6, 1912.

The man of the hour is the weather
man.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06

gratitude to them TO whom IL is given
to garden the earth with the roses OF
heaven"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06

Advertise in The News for results
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06
improvements
| Needed to Make
Our Army
Inferior to None
BY Major General LEON
ARD WOOD. Chief of
Staff. u. $. A.

HHE number of gradu-
ates of West Point
~ should be increased,
and the first thirty al
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
DIAMOND CLEAVlNe

The art Of lapidary is one OF the
most delicate employments OF mechan-
icaI force known. The practical dla-
mond cutter learns many facts about
precious stones which are sealed books
even to mineralogists.
For instance, It is the lapidarles
who have found out that diamonds
coming from the different districts
vary remarkably in their degrees OF
hardness. It appears that the hardest
diamonds come from New South
Wales. An unfamiliar fact is that dia-
monds are made to assume approx
mately the required shape by Sitting
and cleaVing and by "bruting," which
is the rubbing OF one diamond against
another before they are submitted to
the polishing wheel In cleaving the
diamond is cemented on the end OF
wooden stick, and a steel blade is driV-
en- with a smart blow in the direction
Of the natural plane Of cleavage. Dia-
monds that have been cut by the lapi-
dary's wheel lack some of the bril-
lance possessed by those that have
simply been cleaved.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
PRIDE OF TIE PEACOCK

One man who came out with su-
oorb plans brought a militia colonels
commission from the governor Of a
western state and The full uniform Of
. major general. At first he hesi-
tated to clothe himself in all his
glory and, therefore went through a
6rocess OF evolution, beginning first
with mart Of his uniform and then add
Inc more as his courage rose. Dur
ing this process he became the stand
ipp Joke Of st. Petersburg; but later,
when he had emerged in full and final
snlendor. he became man Of mark,
indeed so much so that various diff
6culties arose. Throughout the city
are various corps de garde, and the
The sentinel on duty before each Of
these while allowed merely to pre-
sent arms to an officer OF lower rank,
must, whenever be catches sight OF
general officer, call out the entire
guard to present arms with the beat
ing OF drums. Here our American was
source Of much difficulty. for when
ever any sentinel caught sight Of his
gorgeous epaulets IN the distance the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
"WHY SHOULD | USE
CUTlCURA S0AP?"

"There Is nothing the matter with
my skin, and thought Cuticura Soap
was only for skin troubles" True It.
is for skin troubles, but its great mis-
sion is to prevent skin troubles. For
more than a generation It's delicate
emoIllent and prophylactic properties
have rendered It the standard for this
purpose, while its extreme purity and
refreshing fragrance give to 1t all the
advantages of the best of toilet soaps,
It is also invaluable in keeping the
hands soft and white, the hair live
and glossy, and the scalp free from
dandruff and irritation.
While its first cost is a few cents
more than that Of ordinary toilet
soaps, It is prepared with such care
and Of such materials, that it wears
to a wafer, often outlasting several
cakes Of other soap, and making It's
use, in practice, most economical.
Cuticura Soap is sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere, but the truth OF
these claims may be demonstrated
without cost by sending to "Cuticura,
Dept. L, Boston, Tor a liberal sam
pie cake, together with a thirty-two
page book on the skin and hair.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
CHINESE SEAWEED AS FOOD.

Freer commercial contact with China
may quite possibly introduce into our
table menus varieties Of spicy concoc-
tions from seaweed. About 13O nutri-
tive kinds Of seaweed are in daily con
sumption in the far east and the culti-
walton Of seaweed crops is regularly
maintained. More than 100000 worth
Of one preparation alone is consumed
every year in China in the form Of
dried gums which can be liquehed in
to delicate jellies. In Europe seaweed
has not been at all considerably used
fer food, though blancmanges, salads,
green vegetables and a sort of tapi-
oca fluid have been forms in which
Scotch, Irish and Mediterranean peas
ants have partaken of the substances
Of seaweed. In certain parts Of Japan
seaweed is subjected to careful cult,
walton, competing species being sup
pressed and rocks previously planted
with the weed. being sunk in suitable
bays.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
MAKING A NEW WORLD.

The planet Jupiter whose volume is
1879 times that OF the earth, and su.
perior in dimensions and weight to all
the other planets put together, is just
now attracting the attention Of as
tronomers. M. Giacobini Of the Paris
observatory, who has made a special
study Of Jupiter, has described a red
spot which possesses a relative tiXity,
but within the last year its mobility
has increased to great proportions, and
its longitude by about 80 degrees
That is all that we can say scientih
cally. Is it really the formation OF a
new continent? Can we draw this de-
duction from this phenomenon so diff
cult to seize? It is possible, but who
can say so with certainty? M. Camille
Flammarion, however, expresses him
self with far greater confidence in this
matter: I'VE are assisting at the ere
alton OF a world. Under our dazZled
eyes a new world is being created in
the infinity and in Jupiter we hail the
world Of the future"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22

You and l enjoyed for time a pleas
ant friendship. You have ended it..
Will you please leave me? l do not
care to walk with a stranger"
Carter's perplexed, angry eyes met
her calm ones. Then he lifted his hat
and walked rapidly away.
For several weeks the general as
sembly had been deadlocked over the
election of a United States senator.
There were ninety-three Republican
members and lightweight Demo
cratic ones. The Republicans had
nominated Sheriff. Vane The Demo
cratic candidate was James Brown.
As the Republicans had a majority Of
five it was expected that their candi-
date would be elected on the first
ballot. But when the Republicans
met in caucus and chose their candi-
date, five Of the younger members of
the party rebelled, refused to support
Sheriff. Vane and demanded the
election of George Allerton.
Allerton had never been affiliated
with either party. He was the lead
ing lawyer of the state, a man Of in
corruptible honor and national fame.
The five insurgents openly declared
their hostility to Sheriff. Vane, the
Republican candidate, and announced
that the deadlock would remain until
George Allerton was elected. The
leader of the insurgents was Doane
Carter.
Around the insurgent band ragged
the political battle. The Republican
party used every weapon and every
strategy at their command to compel
the five to support the party candi-
date. The Democrats fought as fierce
Iy to win them for the Democratic
candidate. Day after day for many
weeks the ballot remained the same:
Sheriff. Vane, So; James Brown, So;
George Allerton, 5.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
AFRICANS WHO EAT CLAY

Natives Of West Africa, in French
Sudan, practice 'geophagy." Although
the practice is common in many parts
of the world, this particular case is
remarkable for the systematic way in
which the dirt is collected, and for
the fact that it occurs in a we'll culti-
waited region where food is abundant.
The earth consumed is a clay, which
is found intercalated among the grits
Of the region in beds of various thick
ness. The deeper layers are preferred
and for this reason the natives dig
galleries, which are so crudely con-
structed that falls of earth frequently
occur, sometimes with fatal results.
When an unlucky miner is thus buried
no attempt is made to rescue him, as
it is believed that the divinities of the
mines require an annual victim. 1t is
stated that individuals not infrequent,
ly consume seven and half pounds
Of clay daily.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
BURN STACK OF PROPOSALS

A small roomful Of letters, each one
containing some bachelors yearning
plea for a mate, were burned the 9th
er at Santa Monica, Cal, by order OF
the mayors advisory council Of wom-
en-. Thus ended a matrimonial furry
which was started accidentally, when
It became known that there were fifty
widows in Santa Monica who held the
balance Of power politically. The story
of the ascendency Of the widows in
Santa Monica reached the ears Of the
Oatman Bachelors club Of Oatman
Ariz., which at once forwarded a pro
posal to marry the fifty. Lonely bach
elors elsewhere fastened to enter
their offers, and finally letters began
arriving by hundreds. All the letters
were stacked in a storeroom, and all
destroyed without even having been
brought to the notice Of any mateless
woman.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22

do you really mean that you viii
give me no explanation"
II can not explain, Katherine" "
Carter protested. my reason is an
excellent one. Some time l can give
II TO you. ask you to trust me until
that time"
I'VE have been the best OF good
friends, Doane Before the legisla-
ture convened you came often from
your home In townsville to Benton 10
see me, a distance of seventy miles.
After the legislature assembled and
you were in Capital City, ten miles
from my home. you came once TO
Benton. Then you wrote me that
you could not come again for many
weeks, probably not until the legis-
lature adjourns. You said there is a
reason which some time l shall un-
derstand and-and you asked me to
to"
ITO love me and trust me-" Carter
broke in. you did not answer my
letter."
"Of course, / did not. When man
tells a girl he does not intend to see
her again she knows It is because he
does not want to. come to Capital
City every few days to see my sister,
who is In a hospital here. Today
meet you by chance, and you ask me
to believe that you care for me?"
"You know / love you, Katherine.
VIII you not trust me a few weeks?
VIII you not believe that my reason
is a good one and an honorable one?'
"Then why not tell me?"
81 can't, dear, yet"
as it because you can not trust me
with the reason or-because there is
no reason except your desire to end
our friendship?"
q am not a cad, although you seem
to think l am. ! could trust you with
anything in the world that ! could in
honor share with you. But can not
tell you this"
"You need not" Katherine's voice
had become suspiciously gracious.
Your affairs are no concern of mine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
HARD QUESTION FOR MOTHER
lnqulsltlve Little One Sought lnfor-
nation That Has Puzzled the
Wlsest Of Men.

Four-year-old Dorothy, being In a
thoughtful mood. wished to know
what she would be when she grew up
Her mother told her she would be
ilrst a young woman. then perhaps
married woman, an old woman,
grandmother and a greatgrandmoth'
er.
"And after greatgrandmother,
what?" Dorothy inquired.
Then you will die Your soul VIII
90 TO heaven to live forever, and the
rest OF you will be put under the soft
grass and flowers"
"Oh!" said Dorothy, and asked no
more questions at the time. When
her mother was undressing her Tor
bed tha. night, and the rosy little
figure stood uncovered, Dorothy SAID
eagerly:
Mother, will you show me Just
what part of me will 80 TO heaven TO
live forever, and what goes under the
Acknowledgements Magazine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
CONTROL OF T0RPEDoES

A German inventor recently gave a
thoroughly successful demonstration
OF the effectiveness Of an electric sys-
tenn for the control Of torpedoes and
boats from distant point. While the
craft seemed to be under the absolute
control Of the operator, it was also
shown that it was proof against inter
ference from electric waves generated
elsewhere within its sphere of in
auence. The boat moved forward and
back. turned right and left, described
figures, was guided to definite points,
rang bells. exhibited flags and lights.
fred guns. etc, giving proof Of efGec-
tive control. The mechanism 10, how
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
WIND TO PREVENT FROST

To the long list of the means here
tofore proposed of protecting fields
orchards and vineyards against frost
a new one has recently been added by
a French scientist. He points out the
fact that frosts are not feared when
the wind blows; he is thus led to sug
gest the creation Of artificial wind by
the installation Of electric fans among
the plants to be protected. He con
siders this plan applicable chiefly to
vineyards, but also possibly useful IN
orchards.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
Neaoolltan Waiter Had Shrewd
Scheme to Coax More Money From
Generous Tourists.

81 was in Naples when old Yesuvius
broke loose the last time" said an
American tourist, "and the waiter at
the table at my hotel was certainly
pIeased at the size Of the tips | hand
ed him daily. He could speak pretty
fair English, and for three or four days
be gave me all the information he
could One day, however, when |
handed him the usual coin he looked at
It in way to make me see that he
was dissatisfied
"'Anything wrong, Josa? asked.
"'HAsn't the service been good? he
aueried in turn.
"'All that could have hoped for
"'But | had looked for little In
crease in the signor's generosity
"Why, because the how Of lava has
increased?
"No: because / had brother IN
village six miles away
"WellT
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
PLAYED FOR HEAVIER TIPS

"'And the lava it overtakes him and
his wife and five children and they 80
up what you call the spout, and / am
put TO expense to buy mourning for
them
The point seemed to be we'll taken"
said the tourist, "and / doubled the
tip, but later on, as / found all the
other walters playing the same game,
wasted no more tears on the family
that went up the spout and came down
well roasted"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
T UTOFTHEORDINARI /
III L6l

there is some prospect of the move
ment assuming rather large proper
tions No one has ever known the
extent OF the boarded wealth OF the
late Empress Dowager, though all
kinds Of rumors have been current as
to the accumulation Of colossal sums.
Now that by reason of the present
disturbed condition Of the country the
meeting Of the interest charge on the
debt must impose considerable strain
It would certainly not be surprising II
sales were effected OF some Of the
boarded gold II only with the object
Of facilitating the prompt payment OF
the coupons, on the foreign debt,
matter concerning which the Chinese
government has always displayed
scrupulous care
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
No Deaths Among Pasteur Patients;

No Deaths Among Pasteur Patients.
For the first time since the establish
ment of the Pasteur Institute OF Paris
in 1886, whole year has passed
1910) without single case Of death
among those vaccinated against hydro
phobia. The total number treated this
year was 4O1, Of Whom II were foreign
ers. This is a marked decline from
the number treated in the first year OF
the institutes work, 2,671. The rea-
son for the decrease is found in the
fact that similar institutes have been
established in other parts of France,
as well as in other countries-Har-
per's Weekly.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
The Biblical Injunction.

A Washington clergyman made a
call of consolation upon woman who
had suffered a sad bereavement. Il
hope" said the pastor, that in your
bitter trial you have found some ray Of
comfort from the Scriptures
Indeed have, SIR" was the conf
dent though fearful reply.
That's grand, sister," was the sym
pathetic observation of the minister.
MAY ask what passage Of the Good
Book helped you most?"
Grin and bear it.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
HAlR OF PROPHETS BEARD

In acknowledgement of the express
siuns Of loyalty which have been sent
by the Albanian Mahommedans the
sultan has sent the Sheriff Mehmet
Bey on a mission to the Albanians.
Mehmet Bey is carrying with him
hair from the beard Of the Prophet
which the Sultan has presented. as
ign of his friendship, to the mosque
al Vuchitru.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22

guard was instantly called out arms
presented and drums beaten, much to
the delight Of our friend, but even
more to the disgust Of the generals OF
the Russian army and to the troops,
who thus rendered absurd homage and
found themselves taking part in some
thing like a bit Of comic opera.-From
the Autobiography Of Andrew D..
White.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
The LADY in WAITING.

Mother"
"Yes, dear"
'Tn this article about the Duke and
Duchess Of Connaught visiting Am.
bassador Reid 1t speaks of a lady In
waiting. What does lady in waiting
do?"
Il can't tell you exactly, but think
she is called a lady in waiting because
she has to wait till tho royal high
nesses get In before she gets aboard
when they so automobillng."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22

ever, far from perfect; the speed is
not great, the responses to the opera.
tors will are hesitating and inexact
and the range is limited to a few score
yards. The exhibition, in fact, was
notable only as the beginning Of the
development of mechanism Of posi-
bic great Importance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22

William Fink, a Brooklyn, N. Y, dealer
IN drugs, was sentenced by the New York
Court Of Special Sessions, to imprison-
ment in the penitentiary at hard labor,
for four months. The charge was coun-
terfeiting the trademark for Carter's Lit
tie Liver Pills, in violation Of the penal
law.
The Carter Medicine Company detected
the counterfeit before any quantity OF the
spurious goods had been placed upon the
market In sentencing Fink, Judge Deuel.
the public when a remedy so well known
as Carter's Little Liver Pills is counter
feited and put on the mFket He i'm
posed the sentence not only as the prop
er punishment of Fink himself, but in or
der to deer others from the commission
Of ike frauds in the future.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
HOARDED GOLD IN CHINA

Sales of gold have undoubtedly been
made by the Chinese authorities and
from cables which are now coming to
hand from China it would seem that
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
Imnortnnf 1o Mothera
Her Opportunity.

Edith-Isn't Alice the lucky girl?
Just as she had decided to throw Jack
over he broke the engagement
Tom--Well?
Edith-Well, now she's going to sue
him for breach of promise.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
MoSCOw'S PAWNSR0P

Fifteen years ago Moscow started
a city pawnshop. Since then II has
lent more than s27,OOO,0OO on nearly
100000 articles loft In pawn.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22
a psad one

Hewitt-You should say nothing but
good Of the dead
Jewett-But / hate to praise you to
your face.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-22

The woman who cares for a clean,
wholesome mouth, and sweet breath,
will find Paxtlne Antisepuc joy for
ever. At druggists, 25c a box.