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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
RELEASED TO VISIT DENTIST
Plea Of Sufferer Softened Heart OF
Justiee-Simllar Circumstances
Recorded In History.

Recently Theodore Roberts, the
actor, was released temporarily from
Ludlow street Jail, New York, In or
der that he might call upon his den
tist during FIVE different days and
have his teeth fixed. Roberts was
serving out a commitment because he
had failed to pay alimony to his wife
under a decree of separation. Before
he could be permitted to go to the
dentist an affidavit had to be submit
ted in which DR.. Frank E. Seely, the
dentist, declared Roberts had Riggs
disease and, would lose all his teeth
If not attended to Immediately. The
court granted permission because the
dentist could not make use of his cleo
trical instruments at the Jail.
From the time of the story of Da-
mon and Pythias various reasons for
temporary release from Jail have been
gwen. 1t is related that in the Napo-
leonic era a soldier confined in mill
tary prison for a minor ofense
against the service during a brief time
of peace was released in order that
he might be present at the christen-
ing of his infant son, born during his
Imprisonment. But Napoleon, in or
der to test the intensity of the mans
desire made him agree to serve year
longer fol- the privilege of a three-day
furlough. The soldier gladly did it
and when he returned found a pardon
and a corporars warrant for his in
fant son, to be valid when the son
had Served with credit six months In
the emperor's army of the future"
Frederick the Great released an auda-
cious captain under sentence of death
so that the captain might tell him a
few beneficial things about himself"
The things told face to face Influenced
the great king to pardon the blunt
death-defying soldier.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
Measuring a Plants Drink.

When we cut flowers we put them
in water to keep them fresh. Like hu,
man beings, they can exist for long
periods on water alone, as the liquid
forms considerable portion of their
bulk. The drinking capabilities ei
plants vary a great deal, and al a
recent scientific exhibition held at
Surbiton, England. some ingenious de.
vices were shown to register the diff.
ferent actions of plant life. The appa,
ratus consists Of twin glass tube
with a coiled formation at its base.
The flower is placed through a cork
into the water in the upper end OF
the branch tube, and the lower end,
which is inserted in a vessel filed
with water, is lifted out and replaced,
thus allowing an air bubble to enter
the tube. AS the plant drinks the
water bubble is forced along the coiled
glass tube as fresh water enters be.
hind it. and the amount taken by the
flower is, of course, the quantity be.
hind the air lobe.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

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 OF this
paper On account OF his wide experience
IS Editor. Author and Manufacturer, he
b. without doubt, the highest authority
IN all these subjects. Address all inquiries
70 William A. RRdford. No. IT'S West
Jackson boulevard. Chicago. ILL.,. and only
Anclose two-cent stamp for reply.
For economy in space and careful
planning of the rooms to utilize the
last inch to advantage, the house de-
sign here shown is exceptionally good.
II Is that OF a medium-sized square
built house, "a by 30 feet in ground
plan.
These dimensions may seem rath-
er small to work into seven rooms,
besides a good bathroom, plenty OF
closets, and good lower hall with an
open stairway. Yet these rooms are
as large as the average rooms in new
houses, as houses go at the pres
ent time; and they are a good deal
larger than some. Years ago, rooms
were larger; but that was when build
Ing material and labor were very
much cheaper than they are now. A
builder can almost tell the age OF
house by the size Of the rooms. But
there are other contributing causes.
One Is that we understand building
better, and 1t is not necessary to
build so large to get the same amount
Of comfort. AS one lady expressed it,
i have learned to like my small
kitchen; there are places for every
thing. and l do not have to walk so
much"
We have learned how to ventilate
houses 80 that the air in small rooms
In new houses IL better than the air
In large hooms in houses built 20 or
30 years ago. One reason for better
ventilation is that houses now are
set up well from the ground It IL a
rare thing to see a new house less
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

mo-" spoke Vernon. and his tones
we're incisive and mandatory.
Il feel like cad, craven, TO think
that you should be blamed for what
| did / was reckless, wicked when
/ took that $500 from your pocket and
spent II, claiming that our step father
owed II to me, which morally he did,
Then your kindness. your sacrifice
Since then. oh, believe mel have not
touched a card or tasted wine. | am
offered a splendid position in the
west. The firm has even advanced
me two hundred dollars. Vernon.
brother release me from my promise
not to reveal my blame about that
money"
You are telling me the truth about
your prospects, your reformY
"Sacredly."
Then ! glory in the Joy Il would
have given poor dead mother My
boy am working out your salvation.
Thank God for the privilege!"
At seven o'clock the next morn
ing with a batter and bang on his
bedroom door Seth Ramsey shouted
out excitedly:
Get up. Vernon. Here's great
news! Your brother Paul eloped with
Eva Cross last night. They have gone
out west and left note asking for
giveness and all that pother. What
do you think OF that?"
Are you sure OF thls?" asked Yer
non in a husky tone.
oh. yes. They drove to Virden
and were married by the minister
there"
The old man went down the stairs
chuckling and talking to himself. With
his stepson at a distance he could
hold on to the trust money.
Vernon arose, dressed himself, went
down the stairs and into the little
front parlor OF the house.
He paused before a picture, that Of
his dead mother. He looked up into
her sweet patient face and thought
of all the kind deeds she had done,
and then with an affectionate glance
at the portrait OF Paul, and smiled.
Then, his. shoulders strengthened
for the burden he had chosen TO bear.
Vernon took from his memorandum
book a pressed faded rose and kissed
It.
Copyright, 1918. by W. C. chapmanJ
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
a Have Seen Her Tonight, Secretly

ity shook their heads at the appalling
break of a model young man. The
lively youth Of the village rather ad
mired this exponent of finished edu.
cation in the traps and glories of a
great city.
Vernon had indeed quieted down.
He acted as though he had something
on his mind, but he carried himself
as erect as ever, as handsome and
manly as ever and looked every
body squarely in the eye. When he
went one evening to call upon Eva
Cross he was trifie embarrassed at
the rather cool reception of her moth
er, but that soon wore away as he
sat in the rose bower with the daugh-
ter.
Eva" he said after time, Il have
brought a letter to you from my
brother, Paul"
His lips twitched as he noted the
expression of glad delight that came
into her beautiful face. In fact she
reached so eagerly for the proffered
missive that it slipped from her hand.
In STOPPING to recover it a rose fell
from her bosom. Unnoticed by her
Vernon secured the flower and con-
cealed it in his pocket.
Then in a few minutes he went
away. Once alone he pressed the
priced flower to his lips, then care
fully placed it between two leaves
of his memorandum book.
And now to forget" he said grim
ly as he returned to his cheerless
home-"for Pauls sake"
1t was humdrum life with miserly,
mean spirited old Seth Ramsey, but
Vernon shared it without a mnrmur
He gave up all social pleasures and
Clifden viewed his penitent behavior
of the restored outcast approvingly.
One night, dark and stormy, Yer
non sat reading in his room when
there came a sudden rat-tat-tat at the
window. At first he fancied it was
the wind blowing the tree branches
against the panes. Then peering out
he discovered beckoning form near
some bushes.
1T is Paul." he said, and was quick
ly down in the yard to greet his
brother Come into the house." he
invited
No" responded Paul definitely, Il
will never cross the threshold of the
miserly old man who refused me help
when | needed it so sorely. You
good dear brother!" and the speaker
passed an affectionate arm through
that of Vernon, "only for you who
have been SO good, so loyal to me,
would not even have come to Cliff
den. Vernon, have something to
tell you-vital, serious. Let me get
under shelter somewhere, win your"
Vernon led the way to rooted
summer house in the garden. They
sat down on one Of its side benches.
Vernon said Paul, you know how
dearly l love Eva"
YES" said his brother in a low
tone of constraint
Il have seen her tonight, secretly. |
] am to see her later She is all |
the world to me. want you to let
me tell her the whole story of my
trouble in the city" !
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
Japanese "MovIes."

Even the remotest towns in Japan
have their moving-picture shows and
in large cities they seem to be near
ly as plentiful as on this side. Of the
Pacific, says Popular Mechanics. In
Yokohama there is whole street Of
them, and as the program of each is
endless and each picture is announced
in huge symbols on a separate varie-
gated banner flying from tall bam-
boo pole, the aspect of Theater street
is startlingly unique. The pictures
illustrating the sensational points Of
the program above the entrances and
at their sides have certain quaint
ness about them. which is accentu.
ated by the fact that they are all orig.
inals, not mere stereotyped adver.
tisements printed in raw colors. The
"getas" or wooden sandals Of the
spectators are deposited on rack be.
fore the entrance to moving-picture
show, for where other people take of
their hats, the Japanese leave their
shoes.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
First Floor Plan.

ter heating apparatus for a house Of
this size.
Another improvement in the modern
house is in making larger chimneys
and putting more flues in them. There
Is a constant current of air going up
through the chimney II flue is built
right, it works night and day, purify
ing the air in the house. 1t does not
make any noise, and we are likely
TO forget that 1t is there; but the
work goes on whether we know it
and appreciate the fact or not. Thou
sands OF people owe their lives un-
knowingly to just such protection.
l know families who habitually sleep
with the windows all down tight. You
may pass their houses at any time
of day or night, and never see a win
dow open. They trust in Providence
to supply fresh air, and they never
know whether the order is properly
filed or not. 1t is a great thing to
have confidence in somebody or some
thing. You can even enjoy eating
sausage and mince pies If you have
suficient confidence in the maker.
The general appearance Of this
house is inclined to plainness; but
across the front it is relieved by
good veranda that especially fits the
general design. 1t is, however, bet
Ter TO build plain and neat than to
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

II was In a Suburban town and the
good minister had taken his SASS OF
boys on a little picnic out In the
woods.
Each was supplied with a basket OF
fruit and sandwiches, and as they sat
down in a picturesque spot to appease
their sharpened appetites. the minis
ter asked:
Now, boys, what is the best and
most appropriate time to thank the
Lord?"
The boys looked at each other in
silent questioning.
"What does your father do when he
sits down to his meals?'
One OF the lads, little red-haired
chap. promptly answered.:
"Cuss the cook"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
Observation-Disclosures
MODEL YOUNG MAN
BY MILDRED CAROLINE GOOD
RIDGE.

/
Yes, sir there goes a prodigal
SON." declared Seth Ramsey.
with the fatted calf sort OF left
out. though, ell, Seth2' and Ethan
Bannister the village gossip, poked
his crony In the ribs with a sly wink
and a gleesome chuckle.
"Oh, he's being treated all right
for I've tanned down some OF his
notlons,1 declared Ramsey. Il tell
you. a feed OF the real husks OF life
does some OF these smart fellows
/ good once in awhile"
Tell about It, Seth, urged the scan
dal loving Bannister,
Well, as you know Paul and Yer
non are my stepsons, Their mother
left them something substantial, but
/ am guardian and trustee for ten
years"
"Yes, ! know about that" nodded
Bannister.
Well, they have a yearly allow
ance Young Paul thought II wasn't
enough and went to the city a few
months since. / refused 70 advance
him a penny and reckon he hates
me for IL. Last month / had to send
Vernon TO the city to collect claim
OF his mothers estate. knew he
hankered to see that shiftless brother
of his, so l let him go. Instead Of
coming back In two days as planned
with the $500, he was gone a week
and came back without a cent"
Why, where was the money!"
collected and spent. He faced me
squarely. He confessed that most Of
1t had gone in a fling at city life,' as
he called it. Automobiles. six dollars
a day hotel, a little gambling. Sorry.
but the only thing TO do was to cut
out his years allowance. That
squared IT, Vernon has been meek
and Industrious ever since. Glad to
get home and going to behave him
self"
1t took Ethan Bannister just twen-
ty-four hours to spread the news all
over Clifden, garnished with all the
frills his lively fancy could add to
1t. The serious ones of the commun-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
FLASHLIGHTS.

1t takes about week for a girls left
arm to get used to carrying an en-
gagement ring.
Hard luck is the best pavement
you can lay for luck to get to your
doors.
About the best thing that can hap
pen to some men is to have their
wives carry the family pocketbook.
It's tough to be broke right after
a vacation but it's tougher still to be
broke Just before.
And here we are at the eighteenth
hole, as the golfers say.-Detroit Free
Press
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

the amount of money the house will
cost. Commencing with the front hall
there is a good-looking open stair
lighted both from the top and the
bottom-a feature that you do not al
ways meet with. Then there Is a
closet for coats, and room behind this
and under the main stair for an en-.
trance to the cellar from the kitch'
en-. There is a good hall-big enough
without using up whole lot Of un.
necessary space.
The living room and dining room
are supposed to occupy the south or
west side of the house, which is the
sunny side, as these rooms are used
the most. When it comes to the htch.
en- and pantry, with a back porch en-.
trance, the arrangement is good and
pretty handy. do not advocate put
ting the kitchen on the north side of
the house, because l think a kitchen
should be as bright and cheerful as
any other room; but on the other
hand, a northern or eastern room is
cooler than one facing the south or
west, and you have too much heat In
the kitchen anyway.
1t is impossible to have everything
just exactly right; but taking this
house on the whole. the plan is good
one, and 1t is not very expensive.
With careful management it may be
built in most towns for about $4,000,
complete with piping for gas and with
electric wiring. An exceptionally
good manager might get the furnace
put in, and still keep the price within
$4,000.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

attach too many ornaments. There is
something about plain. neat house.
II well proportioned. that you never
get tired Of Fancy balconies and odd
shaped roofs look well when they are
new, but such things seldom wear
well. For steady diet. there is moth
ing so satisfying as plain bread and
butter, meat and potatoes A little
cake and a few candies may be all
right by way Of variety. but you can
not live on such things. You build
a good, solid. plain. square house
that is light. airy. we'll ventilated, and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
Cuckoo Reformation.

A remarkable case of reformation
ON the part of two old cuckoos is re-
ported by Col A. NJ Blake from his
estate at Welwyn, Herts, England
The colonel states that he found
two young cuckoos with the parent
birds in faithful attendance AS is
generally known, the regular habit of
the cuckoo is to lay its eggs in the
nests of other birds, leaving the rear.
Ing Of their offspring to perfect
strangers.
This is said to be the third success
sive year that cuckoos have brought
up their young at Welwyn.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
than three feet above grade, and many
Of them are more than four feet I'D.

than three feet above grade, and many
Of them are more than four feet up.
There was time when cellars were
confined to one corner of the house,
and they were often dark, damp, dingy
affairs. Modern houses, however,
practically all have cellars the full
size Of the house, divided into COM
partments-one for the furnace, one
for coal and one for the storage Of
fruit and vegetables. A furnace in
the cellar is in itself a splendid ven
tilator; 1t keeps the cellar dry and
warm, and the heat from it will force
ventilation. Then, the circulation of
air in the pipes and through the reg
listers carries the warm circulating me-
dium to every corner in the building.
Nine out of ten of the smaller houses
probably are heated by means OF a
hot-air furnace, and there is no bet
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
Meralv a Small Matter

The conductor came into the smoker
mad and wanted to know who had
been splitting ON the car floor.
A big prize fighter said he had, and
wanted to know what the conductor
was going to do about it.
The conductor said he wasn't going
to do anything. He just wanted to
borrow chew of tobacco.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

easily heated, and you have something
to be satisfied with as long as you
live. But you let some architect coax
you into building some fancy gothic
arrangement, or add lot Of gewgaws
to an otherwise sensible plan, and you
will have job Of alterations on your
hands before many years.
A study OF the rooms in the present
design win convince anyone that this
plan offers a good deal OF comfort for
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
Political Cosmetics.

Great Scott, Jonesey," said Wilkins,
that's hefty bundle of papers you've
got therel All Campaign literature, l
see."
Yes" said Jonesey, 'it's a bundle
Of political cosmetics for my wife"
Political cosmetics?" cried wilkins
Yep" said Jonesey. she's in doubt
as to her political complexion, and
this stuff will help her to make up
her mind."-Judge.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
pIants use Po!son as protection.

Many plants use poison as a means
Of protection. The sun spurge has a
poisonous juice which kills any in.
sects which approach 1t, while the
poisonous properties of the deadly
nightshade are well known. The
bracken fern has such a bitter .astc
that cows and sheep feeding near
Will not touch 1t, and the leaves
the buttercup have bitter tae
which is much dlsliked by plant,
ing animals
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
Important 10 Mothers
Policies.

Have you outlined your policy to
your constituents? ?"
mo" replied Senator Sorghum; II
am still looking over the policies my
constituents have outlined to me, try
ing to decide on which l had better
select. Washington Star.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
New Name for Golf.

Farmer Foddershucks - Haow do
them summer boarders of yourn keep
busy?
Reuben Robbins-They play golf.
F. F.-What is that?
r. RS nears kin figger. it's soil
taire shinny.-Burlingto Free Press.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

sixteen years, and
was thin, weak and
nervous. When I
would lie down it
would seem as if 1
was going righ t
down out of sight
into some dark hole,
and the window cur
tains had faces that
would peek out at
me, and when / was
ont of doorg II monld
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
The Reason.

why are some people so afraid of
the opinion of posterity?"
Because posterity belongs to the
class of people always after us"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

seem as if something was going TO hap
pen. My blood was poor, my circula-
ton was 80 bad would be like a dead
person at times. had female weak
ness badly, my abdomen was sore and I
had awful pains.
al took Lydia E. Pinkham's vegeta-
bic Compound and used the Sanative
Wash and they certainly did wonders
for me. My troubles disappeared and I
am able TO work hard every day. Mrs.
w. F. SAWYER, River View Farm, More
town, Vermont
Another Case.
Clifford, Iowa was troubled With
female weakness, also with displace-
ment. l had very severe and steady
headache, also pain in back and was
very thin and tired all the time. COM
menced taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and 1 am cured Of
these troubles. cannot praise your
medicine too highly. Mrs. INA MILL
sLAGLE. Clifford. Iowa.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

Acid Stomach. heartburn and nausea
quickly disappear with the use of Wrights
Indian Vegetable Pills. Send for trial
box to 372 Pearl ST., New York. Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

Hrs. Harriet JohlI=son-Wood, prac
ticing lawyer Of New York, is wagins
determined campaign to be appoint
ed to the bench in the Children'S court
In that city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

Perhaps ignorance and bliss are
better pair to draw to than folly and
wisdom
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethlng, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
hon,allays pain, cures wind coiic, ,25c bottlel6s
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

1t sometimes happens that a girls
reason for wanting to marry a man is
that he doesn't want to marry her.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
zS1z<

But most men prefer a dimPled
cheek to a classical high-brow.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

Worms expelled promptly from the human
system with DR.. Peery's vermifuge dead
Shot" Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

Use Roman Eye Balsam for scalding sen
satiOn in eyes and Inflammation of eyes OF
eyelids. Adv
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
Conslderate.

DO you want a job as a farm
hand?"
mo" replied Flooding Pete, you
have been kind to me in the past and
l think too much of you to make you
an object Of jealous hatred among all
your neighbors. Washington Eve
ming Star.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19

Most of mans illusions come out
with his hair
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-19
SUFFERED
AWFUL PAINS
For Sixteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Moretown. Vermont. -"I was trou-
bled with pains and Irregularities for