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The San Francisco call., 1913-10-22
BUSH FINNELL VERY ILL

Bush Finnell, well known attorney
and clubman. is critically i'll from
ptomaine poisoning at his home at
2251 Green street. Finneli was
stricken Sunday afternoon after eat
Ing wild duck at luncheon.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-22
EATEST PAGEANT IN HISTORY OPENS FETE
Festival Opens With
RovaI Ceremonial

The Porfola festival mas
opened IN Union square this
morning nth these Dords:
Mayor: Your majesties, on
behalf of the good people in
San Francisco and by virtue OF
the authority in me vested,
here tender to your nlajesties
the keys Of the city, with full
freedom ti1erewith to do your
will. Our gates are open, our
tables are spread and joy shall
await upon your commands.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
PLAGUE OF INDIAN MONKEYS

A plague OF monkeys some years
ago sorely troubled the officials at a.
small station on the Saran railway.
in Northwest India. Trucks full of
grain for export were often stored,
up in the station, and the monkeys.
came down in large number from a
neighboring grove to help themselves.
to the grain, picking holes in the tar
paulin roof OF the wagons. ;
The officials were wearied out with
keeping watch and soaring away the.
thieves, who daily grew bolder, till an
ingenious guard hit upon a strategem.
For several days sweets and fruits
were put on the roofs of the wagons.
with the result that the whole OF the
monkey colony were attracted to the
spot, and soon became perfectly In
different to man.
One morning, when they were all
busily feeding, an engine was stealth
lily attached to the wagons, and sud
denly the train moved off. The mon
keys were quite scared, and made no
to escape, sitting crouched
together till the train had gone sew
eral miles and stopped at a jungle.
Then they wanted no hint to leave.
Every monkey leaped down bowling
and fed into the Jungle, whence they
never returned to trouble the railway.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
WHAT MAKES THE CORN POP?

A grain of popcorn" is filled with
tightly-packed starch grains. The in
terror Of the grain is divided into a
large number of cells, each OF which
may be likened to a tiny box, the
walls whereof are sufficiently strong
to Withstand considerable pressure
from within. Upon the application OF
heat the moisture present in each lit
tie box is converted into steam that
finally escapes by explosion.
To obtain satisfactory popping"
there is required a very high degree
of heat. This causes the greater part
of the cells to explode simultaneously.
The grain OF corn then literally
turns inside out" and is transformed
into a relatively large mass OF snow
white starch.
If corn be old and dry II will not
pop" satisfactorily. A few cells near
the center OF the grain may burst, 9ut
the general result will be unsatisfac
tory. At the base of the kernels,
where they are attached to the cob,
the cells appear to be driest, and it
has been observed that these cells are
seldom broken in the popping"
Practically all the popcorn raised
for market in this country comes
from New England. Great quantities
OF 1t are popped, buttered and packed
for sale all over the United States.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
BALKED AT THE WOMAN JURY
Ships Captain DerIded Federal Reeu.
latIons, but Dire Threa; Brought
Him to Time.

The prospect IS facing a woman
jury in municipal court was more ef-
fectual in making Capt. Brown Of the
American steamer Leelenaw, comply
with port regulations than was the
threat of Federal prosecution when
Harbor Patrolman Bakesy went to the
ship to ask him to display port lights
and rig a proper gangway From his
berth, whittier he mad retired early
Capt Brown commended the patrol
man TO a warm climate"
Bakcsy replied that there was a
federal fine of 5000 for the offenses;
the captain grunted from his berth.
Bakcsy threatened arrest; the captain
snored.
"They have woman jury in mum.
cipal court" suggested Bakcsy, "and
you will have to face that" Instant
ly the captain raised his hand to his
whiskers and the watchman came
running.
"All hands on deck" commanded
Capt. Brown, "and order the gangway
changed and proper lights hung. /
won't face a woman jury in any court,
and me 60 years old, d,"-Portland Ore
gonian.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
Mnnnm.nts 70 Mark Twain.

Mark Twain is to have two monu.
ments in Missouri, one at his birth
place in Florida, the other in River
view Park in Hannibal, both erected
by the state. He deserves them both,
but is not the inscription proposed
for the Florida memorial little too
despondent2 He cheered and com
forted a tired world" But is 1t a
tired world? The fashion nowadays is
to praise literature in the terms Of
Sancho Panza's blessing on him who
invented sleep, but is as dubious a
compliment as Pope's tribute to an
industrious contemporary writer,
"Sleepless himself, to give his read.
er sleep" 1t is not only the ex.
hausted who gets good from Mark
Twain; he is one Of the favorite au.
thors of young people.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
ODD CUSTOMS IN SCHWALM

Many quaint customs linger among
the village folks who live in tho val
ley OF the Schwalm in western Ger
many. When a young man needs a
wife he always chooses her from
among the maidens of the valley. He
does not waste much time between
the engagement and the wedding
The young man asks the consent of
the father, Who after discussing the
bridegroom's property and the dowry
ot his daughter, and coming to a fav-
orable conclusion, seals the important
business by witnessing the handshake
of the young couple in the presence
of the relations. Two months later
always between the hay and corn
harvest-the wedding takes place
Preparations for the wedding feast
occupy many days. A pig has been
slaughtered and the sausages hang in
long rows. About so cakes are baked
in the ovens and clean, fresh straw ia
strewn on the floor. Garlands are
made to adorn the house, and great
oekleae wreath surrounding "A hearty
welcome" is placed above the door of
the festive house.
On the wedding morning the bride
is awake early. At about 7:45 o'clock
she is already dressed in her fullest
" edding attire. She sits looking very
patient and dlgnified, putting on her
head the bridal crown which has TAX
eli at least an hour to prepare. 1t is
trimmed with 25 rows of red gray,
and silver ribbons while the front is
adorned with rosemary, glass balls,
and flowers. The bride also wears an
elaborate stomacher embroidered in
gold and silver. The bridal outfit Of
l5 petticoats, a cloth skirt, satin pima
fore, ornaments, stockings, gold en-
broidered garters, silk handkerchief,
and long gloves costs over 600 marks
For two years of married life the
bride is permitted to wear lilac and |
green, but after that she dresse en-
toirely in black.
To the hardworking Schwalmer |
folk wedding is the brightest and |
gayest moment of their lives. The |
bridegroom in his long-skirted coat
adorned with the dewwing insignia
has an imposing appearance. He, too,
wears a gorgeous wedding headgear,
an enormous erection almost hiding
his whole face, composed Of many silk
yellow. green, and orange,
Perched upon the very top is a circu-
lar basket filled with red flowers,
glass balls, and rosemary. The brides
maids have so much gold embroidery
upon their stomachers and ribbons
that they absolutely glitter in the sun
shine.
The guests and relations having
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31

nation. was sick every three weeES
and had to stay in bed from two to four
days.
at is with great pleasure l tell you
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done for me. have fol-
lowed your directions as near as posi-
Bile, and feel much better than / have
felt for years. When wrote you be-
fore / was almost a wreck. You can
publish this letter if you like. It may
help to strengthen the faith Of some
poor suffering woman. Mrs. JOHN F.
RICHARDS, Westwood, Maryland.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
not doubt the ability of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound to restore
their health.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE CompOundwill help you, write
to Lydia IL. E.Pinkham MedicineCO.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31

The remarkable animal here pictur-
ed is the porcupine ant-eater or proc
chinda of Western New Guinea. 1t is
about the size Of large cat and be-
longs TO the group Of very primitive
marsupials known as monotremes, of
which the duck billed platypus and the
echiAda of Australia are the best
known types. The body of these ex-
traordinary creatures is covered with
short, blackish fur, mingled with sharp
spines The mouth is placed at the
extremity of a long, trunk-like snout,
which protects a long, worm-like
tongue carrying a sticky secretion,
and Is used for capturing termites,
upon which these creatures principal
ly feed The limbs are very powerful
and the claws well adapted for dig
ging These animals are nocturnal
In their habits, sleeping during the
daytime in some crevice beneath a
rock or log, the long snout being
tucked away beneath the body. If
alarmed while feeding, they immedi-
ntely tuck the snout under the body
and squat tight down to the ground,
partially burying themselves in any
dead leaves OF rubbish that may be at
hand
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31

love you, Why, is he 70 make your
life wretched all your days because
he has YOU in his powc- Leave him
and come with me to Italy, You SHAH
have my love all your days, and my
fortune shall be at your disposal You
shall"
That was the moment when Rensley
returned a week earlier than had been
expected. He had sent word, but no
had arrived before his own letter SO
he had strolled quietly in.
He saw the rooms brilliantly lighted,
but, when he entered the hall, rome OF
the guests knew him. He knew some
OF them for the flashy, shabby char
acters that they were: but this quiet
man, with the hair slightly gray over
the temples-who was he? Nobody
cared, They we're dancing no longer,
but whispering and gossiping in the
drawing rooms, and lettering near the
conservatory. Somebody had told them
that Rlzzi and Lady Rensley were
there.
Then Rensley entered the eonserva-
tory alone. And Lady Rensley, seeing
him, drew back with frightened
catch OF the breath, and Rizzi. know
ing him, rose to his feet and stood
looking at him deflantly, with folded
arms
Pardon me for interrupting," said
Lord Rensley. Baron RiZzi? YesT
Pray what is 1t you SO urgently de-
sire OF Lady Rensley that you go down
upon your knees to herr"
Since he did not answer Rensley
turned TO his wife.
MY dear, is II in our power, or is
It your desire to grant this gentleman
what he is asking?' he demanded.
NO" she flashed out In her bewil.
derment. moi"
Rensley took Rizai by the arm.
MY dear fellow, you shall have
your five hundred pounds" he said in
a loud voice which carried to those
waiting outside. But / wish you had
asked me instead OF my wife" He
turned to the guests Gentlemen,
my carriages are at your disposal"
he said. Then he led Lady Rensley
through the ballroom to her private
apartment. Under the windows the
cowed guests were streaming out into
the grounds.
Lady Rensley tapped her fingers up
on the table.
Il want to tell you one thing before
we part" she said. 81 have never
given you reason to be ashamed OF
me. have kept my VOW"
Lord Rensley took her hands in his.
But have not kept mine" he said.
Edith, let MY faith in you be the
proof OF my love. Will you give me a
chance to show its reality?"
That broke her pride: she cried
then, in his arms
I've been a fool" he said; but she
laughed through her tears when he
put back the engagement ring upon
her finger.
Copyright, 1912 by W. G. Chapman0
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
Wife IN Name ONLY
Marriage for Money and Title
Turns Out to Be a Real
Love Affair.
BY GEORGE MuNsoN.

All London society was whispering
and questioning, for Lord RensleJ
was on his way home TO England after
an absence of year. He had shot
tigers in India, had speared salmon
in Alaska, and hunted grizzlies in the
wilds OF western Canada. And all
the while Lady Rensley had kept open
house at the Abbey, Now he was
expected home; he would arrive In
two weeks. Actually he arrived a
week earlier and Unexpectedly.
They had been married nearly three
years before Lady Rensley had been
Miss Edith Kane, OF Cleveland, and
her father was one Of the twelve
richest men in America. The mar
riage had been considered singularly
fortunate, for the Rensley family
dated back five hundred years-though
not the title, and his lands were ex'
tenslve. although Improbable. Miss
Kane's dowry would restore the old
abbey and enable her husband and
herself TO assume their rightful place
in the social hierarchy. And go
Rensley had won the beauty OF Cleve-
land
This is what happened three hours
a ser the marriage: He and his bride
were face to face In their apartments
at the Eversley hotel. The bride
drew of her engagement ring medita-
lively and handed it - him and said,
without trace OF passion:
. Il shall wear my marriage ring, but
not this. The bargain is an equal one
and ] am satisfied. You will never
have cause to be ashamed Of me in the
eyes OF the world Goodnight, Lord
Rensley."
You mean" he asked, that our
marriage is to be one in name only?"
why, what else did you expect?"
she answered mockingly, though her
lip was quivering. You never loved
me. You sought me for my fortune,
as I you for your title" And 80 she
turned away and they said no more.
That he had sincerely loved her she
did not know, nor he that she could
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
A GOOD BREAKFAST.
Bono Persons Never Know What II
Means.

A good breakfast, a good appetite
and good digestion mean everything
to the man, woman or child who has
anything to do, and wants to get a
good start toward doing it.
A Mo. man tells Of his wifes good
breakfast and also supper, made out
Of Grape-Nuts and cream. He says:
Il should like to tell you how much
good Grape-Nuts has done for my wife.
After being in poor health for the last
18 years, during part Of the time
scarcely anything would stay ON her
stomach long enough to nourish her,
finally at the suggestion OF friend
she tried Grape-Nuts.
NOW, after about four weeks on
this delicious and nutritious food, she
has picked up most wonderfully and
seems as well as anyone can be.
Every morning she makes a good
breakfast on Grape-Nuts eaten just as
1t comes from the package with cream
or milk added; and then again the
same at supper and lhe change in her
is wonderful.
I'VE can't speak too highly Of
Grape-Nuts as a food after our re-
marEable experience" Name given
by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's Rea-
SON"
Ever read the above letters A new
one appears from time 70 time They
interest. Adv
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
THE BAROMETER OF THE POST
OFFICE, THE READING OF
WHICH SHOWS WESTERN
CANADA'S GROWTH.

Several OF Western Canada newE'
papers coming to hand during the
last part of the year 1912 contained
items OF news such as the following,
speaking OF tho Christmas work in
the postofice:
"other years have been heavy and
the employees have had plenty OF OPP
portunity Of learning what 1t was to
work overtime, but the past has had
nothing equal TO the present. Forty
extra men have been employed lin
Winnipeg), and mail trains have been
run special. The increase In the mail
this year has been due TO the enor-
nous influx Of people into Western
Canada during the season, and also
the general prosperity which the
prairie provinces have enjoyed. To
the latter cause has been due the
heavy increase in the number OF par
GELS which have been shipped to the
old country and Eastern Canada"
The above extract taken from a
Winnipeg paper gives a fair idea OF
the great work that the Canadian
postohices have had all through the
western prairies. During the past
year hundreds OF new postofiices were
established, many OF them at remote
points from the railway, but all forced
upon the country on account OF the
new settlements that have taken
place during the year. II is said OF
the Canadian government that in its
immigration and settlement policy
there is nothing left undone to take
care Of the people and their welfare,
whether It be in the new town along
q new line OF railway or in the re-
motest hamlet. This solicltude and
care are not confined to the postof-
fee, but with every branch that has
to do with organizing new districts.
Bridges have been built, roads con-
structed, the district policed, and
dozen other things have to be done
and are done. Is it any wonder that
with the splendid land, the high
yielding land, the land that is free to
the homesteader or open to purchase
at reasonable prices from the railway
and land companies, that the Cana
dian immigration records for 1912
will show arrivals OF upwards Of
100000, one-half Of this being from the
United States. The new literature
being sent out by the immigration
branch at Ottawa, and its agencies
throughout the United States deals
with many Of the new and interesting
features that will mark the work OF
that branch for the year 1913.-Ad-
Vertisement
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31

A wholesale grocer in Pittsburgh
Fideli Isabella, hit upon an easy meth
cd Of divorce and was practicing II
sedulously when the law yanked him
up with a sharp turn. Isabella In
turn had taken three wives without
the Sormality of legal divorces. He
burned the marriage certificates of the
first two, however, and convinced
himself that such all that was needed
to free himself from his matrimonial
bonds. Now Isabella is In Jail, with
charges of bigamy against him.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
DUMB, SHOCKED TO SPEECH

At Kamloops, B. c., Andrew For
syth, after having been stone" deaf
and totally dumb for a period exceed
ing fourteen years, suddenly recov-
cred both senses as the result of a
shock The good fortune of Forsyth
was practically synonymous with the
misadventure which cost John Ed
munds his life.
Edmunds had been helping himself
TO a ride on train as 1t ran slowly
through the city, and, losing his foot
ing, fell to death under the wheels
Forsyth was one OF those who ran
forward to gaze at the body, and in
his horror he screamed
He heard his own shout and also
the talk Of others, and forthwith
Joined in the conversation, although
his lips had framed no word for al
most fifteen years. Neither the
physicians nor Forsyth attempt to
explain the miracle, except in saying
that the sudden shock succeeded
where medical and surgical science
had proved Of no avail
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31

have cared for him had not the mar
riage been made by her ambitious
mother In due course they sailed for
England. Rensley Abbey was redec-
Grated and thrown open. Gay parties
assembled there. II the relationship
between the two was strained, that
was known only by their discreet ser
wants and guessed at by their init
mates.
Then Rensley sailed for India to
shoot tigers, and the parties continued
They were as gay as ever, but different
people came. There was Rizzi for in
stance, that Italian nobleman who had
acquired a sinister reputation in sew
eral capitals of Europe and was not
diminishing 1t in London. He brought
his attendant crowd: hashy women
came and sporting men and tawdry
actors and actresses. And Of the
character Of these people Lady Rens-
ley knew nothing, for she never stopped
to gossip, and she only knew that she
OF them seemed to understand her
situation and to have sympathy for
her.
So she moved among them, inno-
Gently, the lonely mistress of the
Abbey, while people shrugged their
shoulders and smiled. And then they
heard that Rensley was coming home.
Rizzi, too, heard It, and he put his
fate to the touch. In his way he
liked this unapproachable American
lady as much as he was capable Of
liking, and as constantly. They were
alone for a few minutes in the con-
servatory. From the ballroom came
the sound of music and the chatter Of
the guests.
IT hear Lord Rensley is coming back
next week." he said.
YES" she answered. He expects
to sail from New York tomorrow"
TT will be different when he re-
turns" RiEzi said.
"oh, no" she answered, with shrug
of her beautiful shoulders. That will
not make any difference. We shall
still have our own friends, each Of
us"
ut will be terrible for you," he said,
gtudying her with his cat-like eyes.
"Why?" asked Lady Rensley, facing
him squarely.
Because you do not love him" he
answered boldly.
For an instant the balance trembled.
Then she flashed out an angry retort,
asking him how he dared criticise her
husband or their relationship. That
outburst might have quelled one less
experienced than Rizzi. He fell upon
his knees and seized her hand and
pressed 1t to his lips.
Forgive me, Lady Rensley," he Inn
p1ored. 1T was unpardonoble in me-
yet they say nothing is objectionable
in one who loves. No, do not start !
away. Hear me and then dismiss me !
for ever. have ever loved you, you |
beauty with your secret sorrow, and |
have always known that he did not :
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31

Reginald" says the beauteous OBJ.
ject of his alteration, Il happened to
read in the paper that sugar has gone
away up in price and for that reason
candy is more expensive. l just think
you are extravagant to keep bringing
me pound every time you call"
Il am glad to do it, darling" avows
Reginald
Il know you are, but you must learn
to be economical. Papa told mamma
to buy sugar by the barrel and get it
cheaper, so maybe you would better
buy candy for me the same way"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31

greeted the young pair with a speech
the wedding progress begins, Bells
ring as the procession moves towards
the church. With n serious dignity
the bride steps to the side OF the best
man while the proud bridegroom
walks beside the bridesmaids. The
glittering procession stops at the lit
tie village church waiting for the end
Of the service. Presently the church
door is opened and the procession en-,
ters the crowded building to the
sound OF the ringing of bells and the
music OF the organ.
The clergyman after addressing the
bridal pair blesses them, and they
seal their marriage by Joining hands.
No rings are exchanged.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
PATENTS %s:;3s E :Yf;e Eiss
y - , EmHH , - est refsrenoeA Best Hasulta.


Yes" said the man at the end Of
the bar, as he ordered his second
drink, women sure are queer crear
lures. l came home tonight and
thought my wife looked little dowA
in the mouth. So said: After sup
per let's go to the theater.' And she
burst into tears and said: Me busy
all day doing up preserves and you
come home and ask me to 60 to tho
theater.' She was still crying when I
came out 1t beats all. doesn't itT
Bartender, think I'll take just one
more"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31
CROW ONCE WAS A DELICACY

Peacock pie, which figured at the
Elizabethan banquet held to celebrate
Midsummer day, is not a delicacy
likely to tempt all epicures Still,
most Of us would rather eat peacock
than some of the other birds con-
sumed by our forefathers. In the
thirteenth century the heron, the
crane, the crow, the stork, the cor
morant and the bittern were consid-
cred excellent for the table. Yet the
hare and the partridge were despised
as food, and neither was ever served
In the houses of the wealthy.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-31

Mandy-What fox 20 ben goin' to
de postofAce SO reg'lar? Are yo' cor
respondin' wifi some other female7 r
Rastus-"Nope; but since ah been y
readin' in de papers bout desc CON
science funds ah kind Of thought ak
might possibly git lettah from dat
ministah what married us."--Llfs.