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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
DETAILLE AND THE TROOPER
Great French Artist Required TWO
Things of Soldier Whose Portrait
He Painted.

M. Jules Claretie, who was a friend
of Edouard Detaille, tells u charming
anecdote of the painter In the Temps,
One day a young trooper rang at his
studio and asked if M. Detaille would
mind taking his likeness.
who sent you to me?' asked De-
taille. my comrades of the regiment
who say that you are jolly good at
catching a likeness, and as l wanted
to send Christmas present to my
people l thought | would have my
portrait done by you. How much will
you charge me?" How much have
you in your pocket?" asked Detaille.
"Twenty-six francs" and the trooper
pulled out the money, tied up in his
handkerchief. adding, Perhaps that
won't be enough?"
'"Oh, yes, lots" said Detaille; sit
down" And he had soon painted the
soldiers portrait on a small wood
panel. There you are; | hope your
people will like it." Il think they
win" said the trooper; 1T isn't bad
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
HANDS lTCHED AND BURNED

Abbotsford, Wis.-"My son had &C.
Eema on his hands for about one year.
The eczema started with a rash. His
hands were sore so he could not close
them, and when he wet his hands they
hurt him so he could hardly wash. His
hands itched and burned Just terrible
and II he would scratch them, they
would break out into sores. He could
not get any rest or sleep, and his
hands looked quite bad.
I'VE had medicine and salve and It
kept getting worse all the time. ! got
some Cuticura Soap and Ointment,
and after washing his hands with the
Cuticura Soap and putting some Of the
Cuicura Ointment on two times a day
and tying cloths on them for about six
months they got well and have not
broken out since. Cuticura Soap and
Ointment cured him entirely" (Slgn-
ed Mrs. Lawrence Kiehl, Feb. 10.
1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston"
Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
IN OLD HEIDELBERG
Most Picturesque University
Town in Germany.
Create Glory Of This city 10 Her
Army Of Ever Changing Students
Leipslz Is Birthplace Of Wagner
and Other Noted Composers.

Heidelberg, Germany.-Perhaps no
place In all the world has been more
tenderly loved than old Heidelberg
She has sent men forth, not only over
all Germany, but over all the world
who continue to sing songs in her
praises and to write poems In her
memory,
Heidelberg unites 30 faultlessly the
delights of mountain and plain OF
city and a country town Of physical
beauty and great culture. a long mar
row plain runs along the bank OF the
Neckar, and here the business part
OF the town is situated and above this
plain is a lovely wooded hill on the
top OF which stands the castle. Fol-
those who desire a more intellectual
enjoyment, there are excellent con
certs, theaters, libraries and museums;
for those who seek health Heidelberg
is one OF the most healthful spots in
all Germany. and ror tiIOse who love
nature the Heidelberg scenery Is
among the most beautiful in the world
II is little 10 be wondered at the
number OF people who make Heidel
berg a permanent home, and their
number is increasing from year to
year. The town is filled with retired
officers, professors and civil servants.
But, OF course, the greatest glory OF
Heidelberg is her army Of ever chang
ing students, which keeps her forever
young. The streets are flooded with
them all day long; students in bright
green caps, bright red caps or bright
yellow ones, each signifying different
corps
We foreigners are prone to laugh at
the scars OF the German corps stu
dents, and yet dueling is a sport that
requires more skill and is not half so
fatal or dangerous as football in
America.
1t is very seldom that a man is
killed and the eyes, nose and ears OF
the contestants are always protected.
A corps duel is very seldom a quarrel,
but just a trial Of skill between two
friends. Sometimes one corps will
challenge another to meet it on the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02

Isn't It lucky I got that commission To-
day There's the bell; / wonder who
It can be?". She stopped and listened
while the door opened and Jonas. the
butler, entered. rs II Captain
Thorne?" asked Edith eagerly.
mo, ma'am."
"Oh!"
IT'S another ofisuh, ma'am. HO
says he's fun de president an he's got
To see Miss Edith pussonally."
Jonas extended a card which. as he
spoke Edith took and glanced at In.
differently
Lieutenant Maxwell" she read
ASK the gentlcman in, Jonas, said
Mrs. Varney.
IT'S come" whispered Edith to her
mother
DO you know who he is?"
"No-but he's from tho president
Il must be that commission.
At this moment old Jonas ushered
into the drawing room a very dashing
young officer, handsome in face, gal.
LIANT in bearing. and dressed in a showy
and perfectly fitting uniform, which
was quite contrast to the worn habil-
iments Of the men at the front. Mrs
Varney stepped forward little, and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02

Representative Solomon Francis
Prouty OF the Seventh district OF llli-
nois is the only man IN the house Of
representatives who chews gum, and
he chews II with a remarkable avid
.ty, lie took the gum habit after a
conference OF Iowa physicians had
warned him that he must either stop
smoking or ill grave, They sug.
gested chewing gum as substitute
for my Lady Nicotine.
The only time he has smoked In ten
years was on a hot day last summer
while out campaigning. He stopped to
talk with an old farmer who was puff.
ing at a corncob pipe The smoke got
into Representative Prouty's nose, and
as soon as he reached town he rushed
into his Office, grabbed his secretary
by the arm, and almost shouted;
For goodness sake dig out that pipe
Of yours and give me a puff! Lock the
doors and keep every man out who
looks like a doctor. I've got to smoke
or bust! Washington Star
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
VikIno's Bread.

A fellow of the University Of Stock
holm (Schitzten) has discovered loai
of bread dating from the time Of tho
Vikings. Microscopic examination
show that the bread wss made of the
bark of the pine tree and the flour
of peas.
This discovery shows that peas were
cultivated in Sweden nine hundred
years after Christ.
Few archaeological discoveries OF
bread have been made and very little
bread dating from antiquity has been
found
In 1908 a cooked loaf Of wheaton
-four Ca find dating from the fourth
century after Christi was dug out
of the ruins of an ancient castle in
Boberg. -Harper's Weekly.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
Lieutenant Maxwell bowed low before

Lieutenant Maxwell bowed low before
her.
Good evening, ma'am. Have the
honor Of addressing Miss Varney?'
81 am Mrs. Varney, sir"
Madam" said the lieutenant, 81
am very much afraid this looks like
an intrusion on my part, but | come
from the president, and he desires me
to see Miss Varney personally"
"Anvone from the president could
not be otherwise than welcome, sir.
This is my daughter. Edith, let me
nresant Lieutenant Maxwell"
The young lieutenant, greatly i'm
pressed. bowed profoundly before her,
and taking a large brown envelope
from his belt, handed it to her.
Miss Varney," he said, the presi-
dent directed me to deliver this into
your hands, with his compliments. He
is glad to be able to do this. he says,
not only at your request, but because
Of YOUR father and for the merits OF
the gentleman in question"
"Oh. thank you" crieo the girl. tax.
ing the envelope.
won't you be seated, Lieutenant
MAXWELL" said Mrs. Yarney.
Yes, do" urged the girl, holding
the envelope pressed very tightly to
her side.
Nothing would please me so much,
ladies'" answered the lieutenant, but
must go back to the presidents house
right away. I'm on duty this evening,
Would you mind writing me off line
or two, Miss Varney, just to say you
have received the communication"
why, certainly, you want a receipt
I'll go upstairs to my desk; 1t won't
take a moment. And could | put in
how much / thank him for his kind
ness?"
rTO RF, CONTINUED
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02

church? The ladies are working there
tonight"
yes, ma'am, I've been over there,
but they're not working for the hos
pital; they're making sand.bags for
Notifications"
And where are you from?"
I'm a Louisiana Tiger, ma am" an
swered the man proudly.
You don't look much like it now"
said the woman, smiling.
mo, / guess the lamb is more like
me now, but just wait until get well
enough to go to the front again." ad-
mitted the soldier cheerfully.
At this moment one of the ladies'
who had been working in the other
room came in carrying a small packet
of bandages done up in a coarse
brown paper.
"Oh. Miss Kittridge." said Mrs. var
ney, here is the gentleman who"
Miss Kittridge was a very business
like person.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
overalnhts Of Hlatoru

General Braddock, disregarding the
suggestions and advice Of Col. George
Washington, had led his troops into
an ambuscade of French and Indians,
and was in full retreat, beaten and
wounded.
who is in command OF those fell
lows?" he asked, feebly.
Nobody seems to know" answered
one Of his subordinates.
Then it won't be called anybody's
victoryl" he groaned. st will go down
to history as Braddock's defeat"
And II was even 30.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
CHAPTER II.

A Commission From the President.
The door giving entrance to the hall
was opened unceremoniously by the
rotund and privileged Martha. She
came at an opportune time. relieving
the tension between the mother and
son. Wilfred was not insenslble to
his mothers feelings, but heGwas de-
termined to go to the front. He was
glad of the interruption and rather
shamefacedly took advantage of It by
leaving the room.
well, Martha, what is it?" asked
Mrs. Varney, striving to regain her
composure.
"Deys one oh de men FUN de hos
6iple heah, ma'am."
Another one?'
"Ah 'clah to goodness, maam, dey
jes' keeps a-comin' an a.comin
'Peahs like we CANT keep no close
TO- oursef; de sheets an tablecloths
an napkins an eben de young miss
tess' petticoats, dey all hab to CO."
And we have just sent all the ban.
dages we have" said Mrs. Varney
smiling.
Den We got to SIT some mo-. Dey
says dey's all used up, an two. mo
trains jes' come in crowded full o
wounded soiahs-an' mos all OBJ 'em
dfeffeul bad!"
rs Miss Kittridge here yet. Mar
tha?"
"Yas'm. All jes' seed her goin thu
de hall into de libr'y."
ASK her if they have anything to
send. Even if it's only a little, let
them have it. What they need most is
bandages. There are some in How.
ards room. too. Give them half OF
what you find there. think what we
have left will last long enough to
to-"
"Yasm," said old Martha, shifting
"Ah'm a-gwine. Does you want to see
de man."
Yes, send him in" said Mrs. Var
uey.
There was light tap on the door
after Martha went out.
Come in" said the mistress of the
house, and there entered to her a bat.
tered and dilapidated specimen of
young humanity, his arm in a sling.
My poor mani" exclaimed Mrs. Var.
uey. sit down"
Thank you, ma'am."
Martha" she called to the old
woman, who paused at the door on her
way to the stairs, cant you get some
thing to eat and drink for this gentle
MANI"
We'll, the pantry amt obah1owin'
IS you know, Mrs Varney. But All
reckon All might fin glass O. mill,
ef All jes' had to-"
"All our wine has gone long ago"
said Mrs. Varney to the soldier. but
If glass of milk"
Il haven't seen a glass of milk for
three years, ma'am," answered thy
man, smiling; 1T would taste like nee.
tar"
Martha win set it for you in the
dining room while you are waiting.
What hospital did you come from, by
the way?"
The Winder ma'am"
And is it full?"
They are laying them on blankets
on the floor. You can hardly step for
wounded men,"
II suppose you need everything?"
Everything, but especially band
ages"
Have yor been over to st. Paurs
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
(To BE CONTINUED)

at all" and he united the four corners
OF the handkerchief to pay Detaille his
twenty-six francs.
But Detaille stopped him. NO;
keep your money; but you must dc
two things First of al, spend it all
in drinks to my health, and secondly
don't send me your comrades to have
their portraits done-I should be over
worked"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
SYNOPSIS.

Mrs. Varney. wife OF Confederate
general, has lost oue son and another Is
dying from wounds, She reluctantly gives
her consent for Wilfred the youngest, to
Join the army II his father consents. The
tedernls are making their last assault
IN an effort to capture Richmond.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02

Women who spend most Of their
time trying to improve their com
plexions never think Of the old fash
loned method of steaming it over a
Gashtub.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
Exceptions.

He-Must stolen goods always be
restored?
She-Certainly.
He-All right. VIII you now take
back the kiss | stole last night?
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02

Mrs. Austin's famous pancakes make
really delicious wholesome breakfast. ADV.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
From 40 to so Woraan's Critical Period.

Such warning symptoms as sense of suffocation, hot
fashes severe headaches eanchoia dread of impending
evil palptation Of the heart rreguat, constipation ard
dizziness promptly treated by intelligent who
are approaching the period of life.
This is the most critical period Of womans life and she
who negects the of her health at this time invites in
durable disease and pain. Why be guided by the ex-
perence of others and take Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound2 1t is indsputabe fact that this grand old
remedy has helped thousands Of women 10 pass through
this trying period with comfort and safety Thousands Of
genuine and honest testimonials support Ibis fact
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-02
From NIrs. HENRY HEAYILIN, CaAiz. ON

Fort WORTH TXas"I have taken Lydia E. nkhams Vegets-
bic Compound and derived great benefit from its 1t
safely through the Change of Life when in bad health
that all gone feeling the tm and headache constantly was
and the hot flashes very bad had other
remedies and DOCTORS but did improve until began taking
Pnkham Vegetable Compound has been sometime since
took the Compound and have had return old complaints
always praise your remedies to weak womGn"Mrs HENRY
HEAvILD, r, F. D. No 8, Cadiz, Ohio.
From Mrs. EDWARD B. HILBERT, Fleetwood Pa.
Fleetwood PDurng the Change was hardly able to
be around at all always had headache and dizzy and
that had night The flashes so bad
sometimes that did not know what to do
One friend advised Lydia Pnkhams Vege-
table Compound and it made strong woman am very
thankful that followedmy friends advice recommend
long live Before took the Compound always sicy
and have not had medicine from doctor o years You may
publish letter"-Nrs EDWARD b. HILBERT, Fleetwood Pa
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-12

Johnny Agee is declared to be the
greatest trick rider in the world. Re
Gently at the Rodeo in Los Angeles,
Cal, in which cowboys from all over
the west competed, Agee took
handsome medal. worth $780, Agee'
rode rings around most of the other
riders, This isn't the only prize he,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-12

has won. He has whole trunk full
of medals and belts won in competi-
tons with the best riders in the
world.
Customer want a nice crab.
Storekeeper- Sorry, mum, we are
out of all shellfsh except eggs!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-12

1pe, with headquarterssin Los Ange-
les at the Selig polyscope plant Baby
Badgley is the tiny starlette of one
of the very large Independent picture
firms at New Rochelle, N Y. While
Baby Lillian is sure-eneugh, bred
member of the licensed
o.
THIS CHAMp c0WROv COLI n o
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-12

department:
Baby B. is just a few summers and
winters old in life-lore, and pretty
nearly all that short time she has
been doing something to help folks
feel happy by the picture route.
Don't forget Baby B.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-03
FeroCious Birds Are Used in
Fighting Airships.
Men In Aeroplanes Helpless When A.
tacked-Unique Methods Of Teach.
Ing Warfare Now Being DEM
onstrated In France.

Paris, France.-A new and more
terrifying phase of aerial warfare is
promised. French officers are train
ing eagles to attack aeroplanes in the
air and bring them crashing to the
ground
Experts have concluded that it will
be extremely difficult to hit flying
aeroplane, although several special
weapons have been devised for this
purpose. Under present conditions
apparently an army must either fight
aeroplanes with aeroplanes or permit
them to- fly away untouched after do.
ing all the harm they can and after
spying out the army's dispositions.
Even with the pursuing aeroplanes
disaster is more probable than sue
cess to the pursuer.
But 1t has been found that g. slight
injury to the driver of an aeroplane
will destroy his control and send him
topping to his death. The late CAL
braith Rogers, a brilliant aviator, IL
said to have met his death because a
seagull accidentally flew against him
and disturbed his control of his ma.
chine.
If such modest sized bird as q
seagull could wreck an aviator, what
could an eagle do? We all know
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-03
Two Dainty Salads.

A good salad is made by covering
crisp hearts of lettuce with chopped
olives and sliced red Spanish peppers.
On top put shredded cucumber mari.
mated in French dressing and garnish
with spoonful of mayonnatse.
Cut the top from seedless California
oranges and remove the pulp in az
large pieces as possible. Skin each
section and mix with it shredded pine
apple, seeded white grapes and few
preserved cherries. Marinate in
French dressing and serve the ice
cold fruit in the orange shells.
This same recipe can be made into
a compete or even a sweet salad BY
adding the juice of tangerine oranges
and a dash Of maraschino or sherry
and a little sugar, instead Of the
French dressing.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-03
.S|P||'JRA FARM LIFE
Women, as a Rule, Refuse
Riches to Live IN City &.
Kansas City Priest Finds That Wealthy
Farmers Arc Not Desired by
X the Fair Sex as Bride .: 5
So :-s Qrooms. s.. It..

Kansas City. Money, comfort,
fresh air, good things to eat-such
things are not sufficient to tempt mar
riageable American women away. from
the cities. Most Of them prefer to
marry city men, even II they are poor
er providers: & .g.:.= ... =. z.:: s5s
That conclusion has been reached
by Rev. Father William ]. Dalton, pas
tor of the Annunciation Catholic
church here, after reading the letters
OF 6,452 persons who desire to marry,
and have written to him for help. !.
Father Dalton attracted attention a
few months ago through school of
matrimony" he established in connec-
ton with his church to encourage mar
riage among the young people Of his
parish. --..--EE
The only women who express a
Willingness to marry farmers are ell
derly women who find themselves
alone in the world" Father Dalton
said. But the farmers who ask for
wives are younger men and they do
not want to marry such women.
"One man who wrote to me owns
three big farms; another has $50
acres OF fine farm land, and third
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-03
Yeast Cakes.

One quart thick buttermilk, one pint
corn meal, one-half pint -four. one
large yeast cake soaked in just
enough water to cover. One-haf tea
spoon ginger may be added, but it Is
not necessary.
Put the buttermilk over the fire In
granite pan and bring to a boil, then
stir in the corn meal and -four. which
have been sifted together. If ginger
is used 1t can be added as it Is cooked
also. This should be Of about the
consistency of mush when cooked.
When lukewarm add the soaked yeast
cake and set in a moderately warm
place to sour, which should take from
twelve to twenty-four hours. Wien 1t
bubbles or smells quite sour, it is
ready to be mixed with more meal,
enough to roll out on z bread board.
Then cut and place when it will dry.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-03
STRANGLED BY WATER SNAKE
Boy in Swimming Killed by Reptile
That Had coiled Around His
Neck.

Rockport, Ky.-Death by strangling
and at the hands" of a large water
snake was the fate met by Jimmie
Jones, nine years old, In Green river
at this point. The boy had started to
swim and when about half way sank.
When he arose he was pulling at his
neck and before his companions could
reach him sank again.
When the body was recovered q
large water snake was found tightly
cooled around his neck. When he
dived he struck the reptile, which in
stantly coiled itself around his neck.
The snake, which was five feet long,
was killed by the youths companions
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-03
Tho Ideal Bedroom.

The bedroom Is what its name I'm
plies, place Of repose, and every
thing about it should be conducive to
the one purpose of obtaining rest
Everything in it should be simple, i'm
maculate, and easily kept SO. Tho
floors of such rooms should be COW
cred with mating or should be oiled
and rugs placed beside the bed. The
paper on the walls should be quiet
and subdued. II, to make the win
dows uniform with those in other
rooms in the house, curtains are
necessary, they should be as simple
as possible. Garlsh furniture, and
articles not absolutely necessary to
the occupant should have no place
there. Above everything the bedroom
should be flooded with sunshine for
at least on hour in the day and an
abundance of fresh air admitted at all
times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-03
DESIGNS APERlES.
STYLES OFFERED GIVE HOUSE.
WIVES a WIDE CHOICE.
For Summer Curtains, Goodness and
Fresh Appearances 10 All import
antt:retonne or. chlntx sasl,
Are the Present Favorites.

The city housekeeper who must stay
IN town all summer does not bother
with draperies. Her sole need Is air
and II she be sensible she sticks to
nndraped windows and doors. For
the suburban and country house, how.
ever, curtaining Is all important.
Never has the choice of these been
Wider or more artistic than this sea
son. and the woman who must recur-
tain her house or furnish new one
Is to be envied.
In selecting summer curtains two
things are Important: The fabrics
chosen must be cool and fresh looking
and they must be washable. Heavy
draperies are inartistic, because they
are inappropriate. This eliminates
brocades, silks and satins, velvets and
wool.
In curtaining summer house
choose nothing that will be ruined by
open windows. Where double cur
ta1ns are used they should be easily
manipulated on the rods.
Unless bedroom has plenty Of win.
dows double curtains should not be
used. Some housekeepers prefer the
cretonne or chintz sash curtains.
These hang to the sill and work loose.
ly on rods. While they shut out more
air than the net or lace curtain they
darken room better, and If properly
hung can be pushed into small com
pass at night.
There is a fancy now for the val
ance across the top Of the window
This may be a ten-inch rufae run on 8
rod; but the shaped and stiffened val
ance is enjoying quite revival.
In treating any window or door, re-
member the simpler the effect and the
straighter the lines the better taste
Pulled and much draped hangings are
bad form.
For these heavy curtains or dra
peries are shown variety OF printed
chintzes, tahetas-linen and cotton
and cretonnes of foreign and domes
tic make. The coloring Of even the
cheaper grades is artistic and one
can find flowers, foliage and birds In
| any desired color. The English glazed
chintz is especially effective and
washes we'll. It's chief objection Is
easy wrinkling.