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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
It MA7TERE0 MUCH
jewelers. Clerk Discharged Und0r
Cloud, Turns Detective, and
Traps Real Thieves.
nx cEclLLE LANopoN.

An antique ring had been stolen
from a jewelry tray in the case under
my charge. Goldstein G. Co. had acted
promptly. I was notified that my serV'
Ices were no longer required inc
senior partner Of the firm took great
pains TO inform me that my dismissal
carried with il no implication Of per-
sonal dishonesty. There had been so
many OF such thefts recently how
ever, that an example OF presumable
carelessness must be made. Unfor
tunately they had begun with me.
II Il had not been for the stenog-
rapher, Miss Lura Vesey, | think l
should have packed up instanter TO re-
turn to my native town, disgusted with
Jewellers in general and justly indlg
rant at Goldstein g. Co. After had
parted with several good friends
among the clerks who honestly re-
gretted my departure, | was surprised
to find Miss vesey at my side, Just as
was leaving the place. She was in
tears. She placed a sisterly, affection
ate hand on my arm in a pleading
sympathetic way that softened me-
you will not get discouraged?" she
said
Does It matter much?' l jerked
out, still wroth at my summary dis
missal.
1T does to me-" she replied earn
estly, more than you think. 1t mat
ters to my brother, too, Mr.. Winthrop.
You found him a good position, and he
will be always grateful. If l can help
you"
But I shook my head dejectedly.
AT Least let me hear how you get
along" she added, and there was a
tremor in her voice that inspired me
with the idea that l had one sterling
friend in the world.
So / promised her, and went on my
way. Then my thoughts began to
crystallize to some coherency. | set
my teeth hard I clenched my fists
with determination.
"Ill see this thing through" l said
to myself-"if It is only to set at rest
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
womnn Who Can Do IhInas.

Gen. Sir Robert Baden-Powell be
lieYes In the woman who can do
things, and the other day he held up
Lady Baden-Powell as an exponent OF
this mueh-desired art The chief and
founder OF the Boy Scout movement
was describing a tour that his wife
and he recently made IN Algeria. i
saw Lady Baden-Powell." he said, mot
so long ago in-what is the feminine
for shirt sleevesl-scrubbing out a
saucepan. We we're living the simple
life in the desert We had only one
pan, and that was a saucepan. II
had TO do for frying our FISH In the
morning and also for boiling our cof-
fee In. After the lady had done the
fried FISH she had to get some grass
roots and sand and scrub the pot out
so that we could make our coffee In t.
The lady was quite able to do Il. and
she did II well. She also did the wash
ing. But" General Baden-Powell add
ed, 81 must stand up for the Scouts
and the mere man-she had to fall
back upon me 10 do the ironing
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

any possible imputation of wrong do
ing that may follow me-"
You see. remembered all about
that missing antique ring. In fact,
knew the man who had stolen it. AZ
least l thought did. Aye, knew him
twice. That is a strange thing to
say-but even thrice! | mean dis.
guised. I was sure, as reflected, that
the sleek thief had twice before Wis
ited the store on occasions after
which articles of value had been found
missing.
am not much of a story teller, but,
to look ahead a little, my hard think
ing assured me that ! might. make a
good detective That reflection led to
action, / discovered my natural forte,
and that is why have become a Sc
cret service man, where l have an
easy case about once a year plenty
of time to work on it, and good pay.
My first step was to go to the
jewelers. Board Of Trade. That was
where they kept the records of the
trade, and I knew mine would follow
me. The secretary was a bland bright
eyed old man. told my story l also
recited my suspicious / could see
that he was becoming interested in
me.
"You think the man who palmed
the missing antique ring today is a
professional, eh?", he inquired.
"I am certain OF it."
"And that you would know him
again."
81 surely would See here" cried,
'T noticed something peculiar. He
did not seem able to raise one hand
higher than his chest. He tried to
feck away grain of dust on his
cheek and l noticed him vince as
thought it hurt him. It was a peculiar
motion. Besides-his eyes am 60
ing to find that man." continued des-
perately. II want to clear myself of
any possible suspicion"
"See here" said the secretary, 81
like your talk. Nobody thinks of sus-
pecting you, for these robberies have
become an everyday event. ! want
to say this however; if you succeed
in running down the gang who are
guilty Of these systematic populations,
the jewelers. Board of Trade will pay
you a reward Of one thousand dol
lars"
''I'm going to try and earn 1t"
said and forthwith started to make
the effort. What l first did was to
slightly disguise my face Then
made it my business to visit a regu-
lar circle Of the big down town jew
elry stores.
/ struck my quarry the third day
At street corner occupied by one of
the leading diamond houses, my at
tention was attracted to a man and
woman conversing. The mans eyes
first gave me hint of something IA
miliar. The woman had opened her
handbag and given him an apple AS
he took 1t, ! noticed the same fore
shortened movement Of the arm that
SO we'll remembered. He slipped the
epple into his pocket. Then both en-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

II he newly-rich and others attempt
ing to climb the social ladder are
not the only ones who need design
Ier of coats-of-arms. Witness the fact
that Uncle Sam needs one himself,
and needs him so bad that he pays
him a great big salary and gives him
an office in the magnificent S7,000,000
marble and gold library of congress.
Uncle Sans official heraldist is Gail
lard Hunt, and he is one of the best
heraldists extant. He has an interna-
tlonal reputation as a historian, and
has written lots of books on all kinds
of historical subjects that students
of history buy when they want to find
out just how some important histor-
ical event happened
Whenever the government wants
a new seal for one of it's bureaus or
for some new territorial possession.
an official calls Hunt up over the tel.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
A BOY INTERPRETER
A Young Massachusetts swede In Can
ada Twenty Years Ago Wants
10 Return.


Twenty years ago. blond-haired
young Swede a boy Of about 10 years
OF age. accompanied a party OF his
fellow-countTymen on the then long
trip 70 Western Canada as an inter
prefer The party he accompanied To-
Gated az Wetaskiwin, Alberta, now ona
OF the most thriving and best settled
districts in Western Canada. For
three years he remained in the dis
trict. Inconsistencies took him back
to his home at Fitchburg, Mass, and
he has remained there for II years.
He has heard frequently from his
friends in the West. He has followed
their movements and watched their
progress. He has heard how the town
he helped to establish has risen from
a shack TO a growing, thriving. brisk
business center, with the surrounding
country peopled now by thousands
who are occupying the territory in
which he was one OF the first TO help
plant the colony OF twenty or twenty
FIVE. In his letter to an official of the
Department of the Interior, he says:
when wos lp in Canada, Calgary
was a small town and so was Edmon-
ton, but understand they have grown
wonderfully since"
The young man when he went last
learned a machine trade, he has pat
ents and inventions but he wants to
go to Canada again And he likely
will, but when he does he viii find
greater change than he may expect.
Calgary and Edmonton are large
cities, showing marvellous and wonder
full growth. Where but one line OF
railway made a somewhat tortuous
and indefinite way across the plains
10 its mountain pass, there are three
tines OF railway dividing the trade of
hundreds OF thousands Of farmers,
carrying freight to the hundreds
Of towns and cities crossing and
criss-crossing the prairies in all
directions, reaching out into new
settlements, and preceding districts to
be newly opened for incoming settlers,
He will not be able to secure a home
stead unless at a considerable distance
from the town, the three dollar an
acre land is selling at from SIS to $35
an acre. He will find now what was
but theory then that this land that
was then SO an acre is worth the $50
or s35 that may be asked for it, and a
good deal more. But he will find that
he can secure a homestead just as
good as any that were taken in his
day, and today worth $35 an acre, but
at some distance from a line of rail-
way, yet with a certainty Of railway
in the near future, and he will find too
that he can still get land at SIS to $18
an acre that will in a year or two be
worth $50 or S35 an acre. Mr.. Nose
con is talking to his countrymen about
Canada. Advertisement.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

tered the diamond shop, The womI.A
was chewing gum.
| followed them as far as the win
dow. aud noted their every move
ment. The fashionabiy dressed wom'
an was shown a tray OF unset stones.
The man proceeded to eat the apple.
She asked to be shown some other
gems Her companion drew nearer to
the tray. There was a rapid move
ment | could not follow / saw the
woman take her gum from her mouth.
Then the man strolled carelessly to
the door, tossed the core Of the apple
into the street, and came back to the
side OF his companion.
was after that apple core double
quick. Then as | returned to the win
dow, I witnessed an exciting tableau
inside. and sole thither myself.
Apparently the couple had found
nothing to suit them and started TO
leave the store. Suddenly the sales
man called to the fioorwalker and ran
out from behind the counter
Two diamonds are missing from
the tray he declared.
"Do YOU dare to inslnuate that we
took them?" clustered my man
"The ideal" shifted the woman, roy
ally magnificent in her queenly scorn.
"You must submit TO a search said
the clerk firmly,
"You shall suffer for this indigni-
ty!" cried the man.
They accompanied the salesman
who was Joined by lady clerk. to re-
firing rooms. glided up TO the spot
where they had stood at the counter
slipped my fingers along the under
edge of the show case.
The two suspects came out OF the
retiring rooms threatening but trium-
phant. The missing gems had not been
found.
'I shall start a suit through my
lawyer at once" said my man. and
moved towards the counter against
which his umbrella rested.
Wait" / said, and blocked his way
Examine that" I added, extending
the apple core to the astohlsheu clelh n,
"And that" and l handed a wad OF
gum to the hoorwalker.
what does this mean?" inquired
the salesman vaguely, and then his
eye rested on sparkling eye OF light
imbedded in the fruit. At the same
moment the foorwalker discovered
the second gem in the gum, which the
deft woman swindler had stuck on the
under rim Of the counter, where l had
found it.
The man turned red, then white
The woman tainted. l telephoned the
jewelers. Board of Trade. Its secre-
tary appeared in person, then the po-
lice. The short-arm man willingly con
fessed to the trihe Of the antique
ring.
Goldstein & Co. offered handsome
apologies and an increased salary.
However with the one thousand dol
lars followed my natural bent. be-
came a secret service man, as have
already told, and married that pretty,
sympathizing stenographer, Of course.
Copyright, 1913, by w. @. Chapmano
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

New Nurse-I couldn't answer the
doctor this morning when he asked II
the young woman patient who arrived
a short time ago was light-headed.
other Ditto-Why couldn't you an
swer him?
New Nurse-Because didn't know
whether he wanted 70 know II she
were delirious or II she were .
blonde.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

That's all right" said the Gus
toms Official, weariiy.
But want to Pay duty on the
beads" insisted Murdock. Tie schod-
ule-"
That's al righ5" cgain pleaded the
agent.
"On 81 ad valorom basis contin-
ucd Mutdock. I chould pay"
'!t's all right, | toll you" cried the
agent, You got EN- in Tchuantepac,
you paid eight dollars, but their value
is nothinsi They arc brsGs!"
Murdoch subsited.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

Father-That young rlan Of yours
has moro brains than gave him cred.t
for.
Daughtor-Oh, papa, you don't really
mean It?
Father-Yes; instead of coming to
see me ne callod me up on the tcle-
Observation-Disclosures Telegraph.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
BOW and Ellea.

God made the flies; don't swat
them" Is a Hackensack officials meth
cd OF disposing Of the summer pest
problem. This ought 10 be a useful
argument for the Haekensack young
ster who is caught sampling the jam
New York Evening Sun.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
Good Polish.

To make a polish for patent leather
make mixture of one part of linseed
oil and two of cream. Mix 1t thor
oughly and apply with a flannel, af-
ter removing every particle of dust
from the shoes. Then rub the leath-
er with a soft cloth.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
Either Wav.

Papa, what does being disappoint-
ed in love mean?"
why either marrying or being
fitted by the girl you are in love with.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
Good Idea.

As to the low taxes, let's lower the
Indirect taxes-for example, that tax
of 40 million dollars year that tuber-
culosis levies in Missouri.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
At the Movies.

Miss Prim (severely) y)-You allow
smoking here?
Usher-Yes'm Light up!"-Puck.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

Constipation causes and aggrayates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favorlte
family laxative. ADV.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

Occasionally we meet man who
acts as If he was living his life by
contract.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

or course, there are lots OF big Ash
in the sea- Everybody has seen one
or two slide of the hook.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

They we're strolling through the
woodland,
YES" the youthful professor was
saying, 1T is a very simple matter TO
tell the various kinds OF trees by the
barks."
She gazed at him soulfully,
How wonderful" she exclaimed.
And can you-er-tell the various
kinds Of dogs that way?"-Lippin.
colts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

Square Sawyer says the pace that
kills is largely set by fluffs and frills.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
why INCUBATOR CHICKS DIE
lis View.

do you believe that every man has
his price?"
mo, but I shouldn't be surprised if
every man wanted it."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

Try Mrs. Austin's Bag Pancake, sure to
please you, all grocers. Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

None of us can afford to say all the
fool things he would like to say
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

Write for book saving young chicks. Send ua
names Of z friends that use incubators and ge4
book free. Raisall Remedy Co., Blackwell, Okla
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25
Detachable.

"Is her hair a crown of glory?"
'Yes, and every night she abdi
Gates. Town Topics.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

The TTasLand DOlme Co.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-04-25

ORR than sny ether dye Onel0c package coors all fbe
I. Write for free bOoklet--HoW to Dye, Bleach and
The Huttig news., 1913-06-28

Clean cool and comfortableas easily aundeed just the thing hot weather Look ine We'll show something seven-ty that will der old
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-18
new YORK OPENS
AT HOME SEASON
Frank Chances Men Play
Poor Ball, and Lose
to Washington.

New York. April 1S.-The New York
Yesterday under ideal weather condi-
tons, but played poor ball and lost 10
the Washingtons 9 to 5. before a large
crowd that had turned out to greet
the team under it's new manager,
Frank Chance.
Groom pitched a fine game, holding
the New Works to four hits. McCon-
nell. for the locals. did we'll up to the
sixth inning, when TWO singles through
the box by Foster and Candil gave
the visitors three. uns and the lead.
Schulz, a young lefthander. pitched
the ninth inning for New York, and
the visitors batted him at will. The
Washingtons were as steady as a rock
behind Groom, while the locals field
ing was wobbly. 1t was a tumble by
Hartzell which led up to McConnell's
upset in the sixth. A one-handed
catch by Shanks of Il hard line drive
by Hal Chase was the fielding feature.
Before the game Manager Chance
presented with a set of resolutions
%engrossed upon the face of a floral
ball ten feet in diameter. The reso-
lutions welcomed chance to New York
and were signed by several hundred
New Workers. Chance re-
ceived numerous other floral offerings.
A blooded bulldog was sent to him
from his admirers in Glendora, Cal.
President Hampstead of the New York
Nationals sent President Farrell of the
Hishlanders a large floral horseshoe.
Ccoro.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-18
DE- HAVEN IS AT
RED wing CAMP
Second Baseman Reports for
Labor-Infeld is Practic-
!. ally Decided on.
Chimes Special service.l

Red Wing. Mimi. April 1S.-DeHaven,
Grand Forks crack second haseman.
has reported for work, and is showing
up we'll in the daily workouts. While
Foster and Lohr. have given out no
definite information, it is the general
belief that the infield will be:
Foster. first: DeHaven. second; Die
trick, third: Chase. short stop.
The combination looks exceptionallv
strong. and in the several games thai
have been played this week. they have
shown unusual fielding ability. Neither
as they hacking in the hitting and
7Fbase running requisites.
The teams play a real game every
day. and the candidates for pitching
positions are given every opportunity
to uncork their goods.
If the Improvement noted this Week
IN every feature of the game is con-
tinued and the good work is kept UP
after the easo opens. the Grand
Forks squad will undoubtedly be one
of the strongest in the league. Some
exceptionally good players have been
rounded up, and there is every indi-
cation that they will make a winne,
of the Flickertail club.
The glillotine has been dragged
from the store room. and is being oiled
and polished preparatory to the trim
ming process. While the AK has been
resoundinc in several of the Northern
league camps for the past few days.
ali has been serene and peaceful here
abouts. But the CORY flag of blasted
hopes is about to heave in sight. and
the oracle, consulted in the smoky at
rosphere Of the pool halls. declaretla
that h slaughter must ruthlessly be-
gin.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-18
UNABLE TO
STOP A T

Des Moincs,. Ia, April 1s.-The To-
"a western league team closed it's cx-
nlhltlon season by trounciny Tim
FLOOD Winnipeg battlers 10 TO 2. in
an uhlntcrestins came. The l,attlers
started we'll. but could NO, hold their
lead against tho smuggling and defnns.
I've work of the locals. The visitors
scored their three runs in the See
locals. wv '' "Ae
This did not last long, for the West
ern aguer thumpcd in eiy1, runs in
the third, taking Il lead which ,hrv
managed to increase steadily mil tha
close or the game. Rogee thr r,cs
MONIES pitcher, allowed the visitors 4
hits. kirkham. lIindley and Wilkes
were hitting stars for the visitors
each getting two safe wallops. Moe
n Peaseley worked in the box for
the Northerners. and the two were hi,
Tor IA safe blows. The score bv i'm
nings: M ~ III
Des Moines ..10s 1o1 o4x-15 IL - 3
Winnipeg 1910 600 900 & <
Batteries--Rogge and shaw; Mo-
Peaseley and w. Seibcrt. '
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-18
CUBS POUND PILL
HARD AT ST.LOU|S
Zimmerman, Schultz and Ev.
ers
Gets Diamond Fob.

st. Louis. April 1s.-chicayo piled
up a big score off Griner in the in
ausural game of the local National
league 1913 season here yesterday.
Zimmerman. Schultz and Evers
pounded the ball hard for Chicago,
their hitting being mainly responsi-
bic for Chicaso's runs Cheney pitch
ed almost perfect ball up to the ninth.
St. Louis obtained only one hit up to
thai time. Chicago scored one in the
second on an error and TWO singles.
In the third they added two more on
an error, d triple and Saier's single.
Schulte's home Ii in the seventh and
Saier's triple and Evers' home run in
the eighth. added three more Schulz
te doubled and Magee dropped Mitch
ellis fly for the visitors final tally in
the ninth. St. Louis only run came
in the final inning on two singles,
Cheney's error and a base on balls.
The game was started with the US
ual opening day ceremonies. Mayor
kiel pitching the first ball after pre-
sentins Bresnahan with a diamond
watch on behalf of the citizens of St.
Louis. The score:
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-18
Had One Good Inning.

Pittsburg, April 1S.-The opening
game between Cincinnati and Pitts
burg yesterday resulted in a victory
for the locals by a score of 5 to ..
Fair weather brought out Il large
crowd for the first game of ;he season
in Pittsburs. There were no cere-
monies preceding the contest. excep;
the throwing of the ball 20 the play
ers. Mayor Masee of Piltsbure threw
the sphere to Director of Public Safe
" Daley. who. in turn. pitched the
ball to Pitcher Babe Adams. The
game then began.
Cincinnati scored the first run in
the fifth when Grant singled. Clark
singled. Susgs sacrificed. Bescher
knocked a sacrifice fly and Bates went
to first base when Batter fumbled a
srounder.
In the sixth. Pittsburg scored three
runs when Carey was given a base on
balls. Hoffman made a two-bagger.
BNrne a two-bagger. and Wagner sim
sled. Carey scored and also Byrne.
Hoffman. however. failed to touch
third. and was called out. Wilson
Their knocked a single. Butler a single
and Miller scored. In the seventh
inning Cincinnati made her second
run. After that neither side was able
to make a run. The score:
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-18
MATHEWsoN DItYICuLT As Eyr.R

Boston, April 18.-A ringing two
base hit by Cy Seymour, cx-Giant
sent in as a pinch hitter yesterday aft
crlioon ny Manager Stalings Of the
Boston team, put Two runs owe in the
h,hth inning and tied the score, but
New York Won 3 to 2 in the tenth. In
That inning Captain Doyle of the Wis
ltors hit safely for the fourth time.
scoring Fletcher. Doyle made two
singles IA double and a home run in
y times at bat. A large crowd wit
messed the first National league game
of the season here.
The Braves found Mathewson as
dlflclilt as ever when there were men
on bases: In the second inning Hos-
.on ,iled inc bases with no one out,
but Titus was forced at the plate and
the next w batters struck out. score.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-18
CAVALIER COUNTY LEAGUE.
Meeting to he Held at Langdon to Or
ganiZe Eight.club Circuit.

Langdon. y. D.. April 1s.-organ-
lied baseball will prevail in Cavalier
county this YEAR, a meeting having
been called for April 81 in this city
when the organization of a county
league will be perfected. Among the
towns that will participate in the
league are Lansdon. Milton. Munich,
Hannah, O%snahrock and Sarles and
possibly two others, making an eight
club circuit.
Rules will be adopted providing for
the reduction of the number of hired
players, the plan being TO develop To-
cal talent as greatly as possible.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-18

= COLLEGE BASEBAID

. .
Tufts 2, Cornell o.
villa Nova 4, Catholic UNIVERSITY
Harvard 4. Georgetown 4. Gale
n twelfth inning).
Yale Ia, Forsham 2. .
Atlanta B. Birmingham I.
Nashville 3, Chattanooga 2.
Montgomery 6, New Orleans 0.
Mobile 6, Memphis s.