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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19
PIGEON USED IN POLITICS
Bird Found In Central Park, New
York, Believed to Have Come
From Philadelphia.

THE strawberries may come and
the strawberries may go, but the chief
is always with us. How are you going
to vote?"
This election eve inquiry was found
attached to a large gray homing
pigeon which fell exhausted in Cen
tral park near the mehagerie and was
picked up by Daniel Burns, who has
charge of the aviary.
A small brass ring encircled the
pigeons neck, to which was fastened
an aluminium tag with the initials u.
NJ" and below them the letters IL. l."
The election query was written on a
small piece Of paper which was at
tached to the tag.
Burns gave the bird some food and
water and after three-quarters of an
hours rest it was liberated. The pig
con rose straight up in the air to a
high altitude and then headed south.
1t was thought that the pigeons
home was in Philadelphia, and the
strawberry reference was to a famous
remark of James McNichol, the Re-
publican organization boss there, who,
at the height of his power, once said:
"As boy was glad to get pork and
beans. Now / have strawberries and
cream. New York Times.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19

A British traveller, who has been
spending some time in investigating
the dark corners of the west coast
and of Central Africa, three months
ago visited that mysterious home of
the Ju-Ju, which has led to the pub
lication of one of the most sensational
of government Blue Books on African
superstitions.
He bribed a native to lead him into
the heart of Ju-Ju land, where he
could see unobserved the high priest
of the Ju-Ju cult. After much trou-
BILE and caution he saw from an un-
suspected spot the very altar Of Ju-
iudom. In lonely glade was the
high Ju-Ju--a huge niger. His throne
was Liverpool candle box, across his
loins was sack on which, printed in
large letters was "Tates Cube Sugar"
And in his hand he held-a police
mans baton!
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19
First Floor Plan.

are four inches square, reinforced
with twisted steel rods. On top of
this concrete and terra-cotta floor, a
one-inch coat of cinder concrete is
laid on these strips, being nailed down
securely. For the ceiling finish, the
wall plaster is applied directly to the
underside of the concrete beams and
the tiles. This makes floor that. is
thoroughly freproof, very warm, and
not excessively heavy.
The roof Of this house may be con-
structed in a number of ways; yet it
should be made flreproof, since the
roof is really the most vulnerable part
Of the house Green slate would be
very appropriate, and would make a
beautiful contrast with the cement
walls. The roof In this design Is
rather prominent, and, all things con-
sidered, slate would probably be the
most satisfactory.
One of the newer forms of roof con-
struction that might be used, consists
of corrugated steel sheets resting on
a light ateel framework The CORFU
cations are deep enough to prevent
any bending of the sheets between
supports Waterproofed cement plas-
Ger is spread over the sheets in a
coat about one inch thick, completely
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19

Mr.. william A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining TO the
subject OF building, for the readers or this
paper On account OF his wide experience
as Editor Author and Manufacturer, he
is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
TO William A. Radford. No. 17s West
Jackson boulevard, Chicago, ILL.,, and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
The accompanying illustrations
show house design especially adapt
ed to the needs of suburban or coun-
try building. The requirements for
a dwelling house for such a location
are different in good many respects
from those in a city. More attention
should be paid to the matter of max
ing the house as nearly fireproof as
possible; for in the country, as well
as in our smaller towns and suburbs,
there is little or no fire protection.
Accordingly, If building once takes
fire, nothing, as a usual thing, can
be done except to watch 1t burn. OF
course, the fire risk from adjoining
buildings is much greater In thickly
settled communities; but the fire
fighting apparatus which is quickly
available more than makes up for this
extra hazard.
The only wise and logical thing for
q man to do when he plans to invest
a large amount of money in a subur-
ban or country home, is to build it
freproof. With the modern building
materials now available, it is very
easy to do this; and the cost, although
considerably more than for frame, is
certainly not excessive when the fire
protection, the enduring character of
the house, ETC., are taken into consid.
Grafton.
For the accompanying design,
thoroughly fireproof construction is
employed. The beauty and home-like
atmosphere of this house make any
expenditure, however large, seem
worth while that will make it abso-
lutely safe and enduring, no matter
where 1t is built
The walls of this house are formed
of two by six-inch studding, we'll
braced; but they are covered both
inside and out with expanded metal
lath. The outside is plastered with
cement plaster applied in three coats;
thus there is fully one inch Of natures
most fire-resistant material-cement-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19

store he transformed into little bijou
of a playhouse was not located near
the business center, but he fancied
people would not mind that. They
did, especially rainy nights, and he
now saw his mistakes.
The Vances had arranged some cozy
living rooms at the rear of the play.
house 1t was comfortable and home
like and a palace to the old people
when Helen, with her happy, CHEEKY
ways, was about. Just now she had
taken some children home from the
show and was expected back at any
moment.
What was that?" suddenly ex.
claimed Mrs. Vance, and her husband
sprang to his feet as scream echoed
out in the yard back of them.
IT'S Helen!" cried her husband,
and ran to the door, tore it open and
his daughter burst into the room, pale
with alright.
What is it?" gasped her mother in
alarm.
"I-stumbled over a man-maybe
dead, don't know!" shuddered Helen.
1T was $3.50 unexpected, SO start
ling that / lost my wits"
"A prowler or some one wandered
UP from those vile drinking dens on
the river" decided Mr.. Vance. "Ill
go and see," and he took a lantern,
lighted it and passed out into the
darkness.
He returned in a few moments stag
gering under the great weight Of a
helpless human form. He carried and
dragged his burden to a lounge and
placed it there, gasping for breath
from his undue exertions.
"Oh, dear! dear!" exclaimed the
motherly Mrs. Vance, after a glance
at the white pulseless face of the un-
conscious stranger-"a young man,
almost a boy! Abner, this is pitt
full"
Helen stood regarding the rescued
wayfarer as though gazing upon some
vivid camera scene. A handsomer
face she had never seen. There were,
however, the traces Of dissipation
upon its surface. Then, too, the at
tire was all torn and disordered. A
dead alcoholic taint permeated the air.
1t was plain to read the presentment
strong drink
They aroused the unconscious man
through their own ministrations, but
they discovered that one limb seemed
broken. The doctor told them that
it was a bad fracture when he was
summoned by the humane Mr.. Vance.
They knew the next day all that
the young man cared to tell about
himself His name was Adrian Noble.
He had been turned away from his
fathers door on account OF his drink
4ng habits. He had wandered to NAL
den, In a muddled condition, had
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WROUGHT A MIRACLE
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.


I'm afraid we are going to lose
our money. Abner,"
Il hope not, Mary; think not.
When we decided TO 90 into this
business we agreed to stay by It to
the last, It is q long way from a
failure"
Yes" sighed Mrs. Vance, "but the
anxiety and slow worry is wearing
you down"
THE only mistake we made was
that we calculated on too little capi-
tai. With another thousand dollars
l could have overcome all the dlfiicul-
ties"
I'VE invested all we had, Abner."
80, let us make the best of 1t"
smiled her optimistic husband. I'VE
are started right, we will give clean,
meritorious entertainment, and-we
are bound to win!"
II was n peculiar position in which
the Vances found themselves. Two
months previously they had sold out
a little general store business that
had given them a bare living for
twenty years and enabled them to
give their only daughter, Helen, an
excellent musical education.
A relative in the south had been
the cause OF a sudden determination
on the part of these worthy, credu-
lous people that had altered the whole
current of their lives. He was some
thing OF a plunger and speculator,
with the motto Get in first on the
new things" He had made a lucky
investment in a motion picture show
and was fast acquiring fortune.
We'll sell out, find nice, respect
able location in some pretty home
town and go into the business" de-
cided Mr.. Vance. '1'll learn how to
operate the films, you can take in the
tickets and Helen-why, with her
lovely voice and fine piano playing,
she'd be half the show"
So, pride and novelty carried the
Vances away from their usual sober
judgment and here they we're now.
discussing the results as proprietors
of the Palace" photo playhouse at
Maiden.
They found a poor, cheap motion
picture show in the town when they
started in, but It catered to a second
class clientele There was a vacant
hall in the place that Mr.. Vance COW
eted, but the rent was too high. The
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19

the glue is hardened. With your
carving punch and hammer strike
light, careful blows over the board to
decorate it.
Thread and Needle.
How glad mother will be to receive
this useful gift! It is made of bass
wood 4 inch thick, 31h inches wide
and 14k inches long. (see picture)
This must be given a coat OF shellac.
Bore a hole in the middle of the board
one inch from the top by which to
hang It Two, four and six inches
from that bore holes and place in
each Of them a peg u inch thick
and inch long, which holds the spool
Of thread. Two inches from the low
est one glue a velvet pin cushion.
This cushion is 2h inches square, 1t
is stuffed with cotton batting. One
inch below the cushion screw brass
hook to hold the scissors.
Thermometer.
Any one is glad to have1 a pretty
thermometer for his or her room.
Look at the picture and cut a design
like it out of Eastwood. Bore hole
near the top for hanging. Sand paper
the board the same as you did the
match strike. Shellac both sides. II
you put a coat on only one side the
board will warp. Stamp the back
ground to make 1t look pretty with a
carving punch and hammer stamp.
Cut out a background like picture for
the thermometer. Glue 1t in place.
Tack on a thermometer with the brass
escutcheon pins that are used for that
purpose.
Cardboard Work Basket.
And here is a dainty basket that
does not require the tool chest. and
big sister, will be glad to have it.
1t is useful as well as pretty. Cut
out OF heavy white cardboard four
pieces shaped like the picture They
should be 2 inches across the bottom
and 4 inches across the top. On each
one embroider several spider webs
with mercerized silk. Cut out Of
cardboard a square, trifie less than
2 inches, for the bottom of the basket.
Fit and sew the sides to the bottom
and then sew the sides together to
form a basket Run a ribbon, about
an inch wide, along the edges of the
basket. Sew it firmly at the corners.
At each top corner place a pretty
bow.
A Pretty Bag.
This is a crash bag IA inches long
and inches wide when finished. At
the top a piece inches long is turn
ed over and III inches Of 1t at the
bottom is ravelled for fringe An
inch from the top of the bag eight
small embroidery rings are sewed.
each IL inches apart. Through this
a silk cord is drawn. You can make
up your own embroidery design. The
one in the picture is worked with
simple chain stitch.
Crotchet Bag.
This bag was crotcheted with very
simple stitch and was made by little
girl only nine years old. Get out
your crotchet needle and see what you
can do. This bag may be used for
many different things and If we'll made
will last for years, For the bottom
Of it, cut piece of cardboard A inches
by inches. Cover it with any piece
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19

of pretty silk you have in the house.
Crochet, with mercerized silk crotchet
thread, a chain of 100 chain stitches.
For the second time round take seven
stitches and go into every fourth
stitch of the first row. Keep on
crotcheting in this manner until your
bag is ten inches long; then sew 1t to
the cardboard base. Run a pretty
draw ribbon finished with bows
through the top. At each corner of
the bottom of the bag place bow.
Raffia Collar Button Box.
How the children love raffia work!
And it is wonderful what beautiful
things even very little children can
make. The rama box In this picture
was made by a six-year-old youngster.
It is for fathers collar buttons. In
the middle Of 1t cut tiny hole. Wind
rama evenly around this circle from
the center to the edge. Cut a piece Of
cardboard 2 inches wide and long
enough to fit the base. Wind the rama
around this piece and with a piece Of
raffia sew it to the bottom Of the boz.
Braid three pieces of rafia for a han
die Punch one hole on each side OF
the basket near the top and run the
ends of the handle through them.
You can sew smaller bows where the
handles join the basket If you wish.
ANY one who has ever made raf-
fla basket knows how much pleasure
it is and how glad one Is to receive
It for a gift. Soak reed In hot wa
ter Thread a needle with raftia-
Make a point at one end Of the reed
with a knife. Wind the piece Of raf-
fla around the reed. Form this end
into a coil and sew tightly. Wind the
thread over the reed and place the
needle through the coil of reed and
rafia. In starting a new thread, hold
It along the reed and work over 1t
until the end is fastened. The de-
signs are worked in colored raftla.
When the bottom of the basket is I'm
ished begin the sides by placing the
reed right on top of the last coil
When the basket is finished sharpen
the end of the reed to a point, finish
ing the coil gradually.
Dolls Raffia Hammock.
Take a piece of strawboard 10
inches long and inches wide. Along
the longest edge make notches X
inch apart. Fasten two brass rings
In the middle OF back of strawboard.
Carry a cord from one ring on the
back through the corner notch in
front across the length of the board,
through over the back, and loop 1t
through the other ring. Do this un-
til the thread passes over each
notch. Then weave across. Weave
once across the back close to the
edge. Work over this last row and
sew between the strand so that when
you place your dolls in the hammock
it won't ravel Unfasten the rings
and break away the cardboard.
Dolls Cord Hammock.
Here is a picture Of hammock
for dolly, made of macreme cord. A
ten-year-old child made this ham
mock for her little sister. 1t is about
one yard long and made Of the Solo
mons knots. You can also have
mamma show you how to crochet one,
too.
Copyright, by w. G. ChapmanN
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19

fallen from high sidewalk and here
he was-penniless, homeless and
friendless.
He told the story shamefacedly as
he met the beautiful eyes OF Helen
fixed upon him sorrowfully, reproach.
fully.
"The penniless part OF It needn't
worry you, II you are resolute to work
and reform" said Abner Vance in his
blunt, practical way. "As to being
homeless, you are welcome here till
you are better and We will be your
friends II you will let us"
In a strange, subdued manner, the
young man grew into their family and
business lives. They fixed up room
for him behind the playhouse stage
and when he got so he could move
around on crutches placed him in
charge of the little ticket booth.
Adrian Noble would set his eyes
fixed upon Helen as she practiced the
music for the entertainments. He
rarely spoke to her, yet when she
was away from the family group he
would watch the door restlessly for
her temperance.
When he could get around more
freely, Noble began to take rare
interest in the business. He suggest
ed improvements in the character of
the films, he was the distributor OF
some unique advertising that brought.
In the audiences. He invented a
noise piano." as he called II, placed
behind the stage AS the protector
threw scenes upon the screen, he gave
a vivid accompaniment that fairly
electrified the audiences.
Thus: a horse trotting, a railroad
bell ringing, a storm, the clatter of
wagon, a blacksmith's anvil-by
means OF wooden, metal and whistle
accessories, timed just right, he illus
trated the motion pictures in a new
way.
With brighter business prospects,
Mr.. Vance still longed for the big hall
in the center of the town. He talked
about 1t necessarily and 1t interested
Noble One day the latter came to
Helen with a grave, earnest face.
"Will you write something for me?"
he asked.
"Certainly-what is it?" inquired
Helen, flushing a trifle under his clear,
steady gaze.
"A temperance pledge. am
through with the old folly. want
your hand to inscribe the promise l
shall never break"
Two days later Noble disappeared
mysteriously from the playhouse.
Helen never dreamed she could so
miss him. He walked in upon them
just after the entertainment Saturday
night, a new being in apparel and
manner.
There is the lease Of the hall for
a year, all paid for and made out in
your name" he said quietly, handing
a folded document to his host.
What does this mean?" stared the
Mr.. Vance.
81 went to my father with that
pledge and truthful, manly story"
replied Noble. He bade me return
to the true hearts of gold who had
wrought the miracle of my reforma-
ton"
Mrs. Vance was crying in her moth
erly, sympathetic way. Helen's eyes
beamed upon him, and in their glow
ing depths Adrian Noble read the
sure promise of a lasting haven Of
love!
Copyright 1918. by w. G. Chapman)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19
what indian Simmer IL.

Indian summer is name used to
describe short season of pleasant
weather in the Central and Atlantic
coast states. 1t usually comes either
in October or November. There is no
definite time for Indian summer. but
as rule it comes after the first severe
frost or series Of frosts and storms.
It is the season that is welcome be-
cause it comes after everyone has set
tied down to expect real winter, and
Indian summer always holds winter off
for few more weeks. The season ia
characterized by almost cloudless
skies. calm or light airs, hazy at
mosphere and mild temperature In the
daytime. but rather cool at night.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19
AN IDEAL JOB.

The talk turned to ofice-seekers IA
the lobby OF Washington hotel the
other evening, and this one was con-
tributed by Senator Shively of Indi-
ana:
Two men, according to the senator.
were sitting on a park bench one af-
ternoon, listening to the sparrows
sing, when the delight of holding pub
lie Office was incidentally mentioned.
Look here, jim" exclaimed one OF
the pair, suddenly looking up, you are
not thinking of seeking an office, are
your"
mo, can't say that am" replied
Jim refectively, "and yet if / got one
to my liking might take it."
Il see," responded the other, what
kind of government job would be to
your faster"
WELL" replied Jim, II wouldn't
mind getting a couple of thousand a
year for filing fountain pens for the
assistant secretary of the treasury
Saturday Evening Post.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19
Second Floor Plan.

plans show a large parlor or living
room, dining room. kitchen and recep-
ton hall on the first floor. Upstairs
there are four bedrooms and a bath
room.
The cost of this house is estimated
at $4,000, using a good grade of ma
terials and most thorough construc-
tion. The size of this house, "a feet
6 inches wide, by 80 feet inches
deep from front to back, makes it
very suitable for the ordinary subur-
ban 50-foot lot.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19

the little folks are wonder
ing what they shall make
II this year. They should
NJ q know that something made
NJ by themselves is appreci-
M ated a hundred times more
NM than anything money could
EA\D buy.
AS Christmas draws near, the little
folks are wondering what they shall
make this year. They should know
that something made by themselves is
appreciated a hundred times more
than anything money could buy.
Doesn't mother still use the needle
case given her two Christmases ago,
and isn't father as proud of his desk
calendar as the day he found 1t hid
den under his breakfast napkin?
Remember. whatever it is, wrap 1t
neatly in tissue paper when finished.
tie 1t with ribbon and stick piece OF
evergreen or holly through the bow.
A carefully wrapped present always
adds to the pleasure of receiving it.
Here are some ideas that will help
answer the question of What shall l
make this year?" The first five sug-
gestions are chiefly for the boys, be-
cause to make these presents they
will need their tool chests, although,
of course. many girls are as handy
with tools as their big brothers.
Ring Toss.
Make a base or stand of wood nine
inches square, and two inches thick.
Bore FIVE holes in the top of this, one
in the center and one in each corner,
one inch from the edge. In these holes
fit rounded sticks about an inch thick
Paint or shellac the wood. ShellAc
can be bought at any paint store. II
It is too thick, thin 1t with a little
alcohol. The tops Of the sticks are
gilded for about an inch.
Six rings are made of reeds formed
in circles. Soak the reeds for about
20 minutes to make them bend easier.
Cover them with rafia This game
will give much pleasure during the
long winter afternoons.
Neck Tie Rack.
Eastwood should be used for this
rack, because IL ID bOIG, easily cut anu
light in weight. Saw out of the wood
a design as shown in the picture. 1t
is u inch thick, 512 inches wide and
13 inches long The rod is Y inch
thick and II inches long. The posts are
q inch by 11A inches. The rod and
posts should be made out Of birch or
maple wood because it is harder
Give the rack an even coat Of shellac
Place two screws and two screw eyes
on the top of the rack so it will be
ready to hang up on Christmas morn
ing.
Match Strike.
Out OF a piece OF bass wood that
measures a inch thick, 61a inches
wide and Z inches long, cut with a
scroll saw a match strike like in the
picture. Place a piece Of sand paper
around a small block Of wood and
sand paper it in the direction of the
grain of the wood Never work against
the grain Give the board a coat OF
shellac. Cut a square of sand paper
and place it on a thin layer of glue in
the center of the panel Place some
thing heavy on the sand paper until
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19

she soon became very anxious, when
her uneasiness suddenly gave place
to rage on receipt Of an anonymous
communication, telling her Of her faith
less lovers flight and informing her Of
his address. Next day, accompanied
by her brother, she left for Berlin, only
to find on her arrival that Dreher, no
doubt seeming danger, had fed south
ward.
Through Austria she traced him to
Italy, where he was found in Rome,
employed as waiter at cafe. Over
awed by the brothers threats, he con-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-12-19

sented to accompany the couple to
England, but contrived, on landing at
Dover, to give them the slip. Once
again was the hue and cry raised, but
Dreher managed to reach New York
with his pursuers on his track. For
a second time did he avoid capture,
and succeeded in reaching San Fran
cisco, where he had the misfortune
to break his leg. Crippled by the ac-
cident, his means almost exhausted,
and broken in spirit, he no longer at
tempted evasion, but allowed himself
to be taken possession Of by the widow.