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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30

relsford has good reasons for not
meeting Captain Thorne now"
Il should think he had" returned
the girl swiftly; "for a man who made
such a charge to his face would not
live to make it again"
my dear. my dear" said her moth
er. gently but firmly, you don't un-
derstand. you don't"
Mamma" said the girl, "this man
has left his desk in the war depart,
ment so that he can have the pleasure
of prosecuting me-"
Both the mother and the rejected
suitor noticed her Identification Of
herself with Captain Thorne in the
pronoun me-" one with sinking heart
and the other with suppressed fury.
He has never attempted anything
active in the service before" contin-
ued Edith, land when | asked him to
face the man he accuses. he turns like
a coward"
Mrs. Varney, if she thinks"
81 think nothing" said the girl fu-
riously; 81 know that Captain Thornes
character is above suspicion"
Arrelsford sneered.
ITO BE CONTINUED
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30

released Jonas, but stood by his side,
and the secret service agent now ap-
preached him.
who was this for?" he asked sharp
ly and tensely.
The negro stared at him stolidly and
silently, his face ashen with fright
Look here" continued the other,
"if you don't tell me it is going to
make it pretty bad for you"
The words apparently made no
further impression upon the servant
Arrelsford tried another tack He
turned to Mrs. Varney, who was com
petely dismayed at this breach Of
trust by one who had been attached
to the family fortunes for SO many
years.
Il am right sorry, maam" he said
very distinctly, but it looks like we
have got to shoot him"
Obi" cried Mrs. Varney at that.
Jonas, speak!"
hut even to that appeal he remained
silent. Arrelsford waited moment
and then:
corporal" he said; take him out
side and get it out of him. String
him up, until he talks. But don't let
him yell or give any alarm; gag him
until he's ready to tell. You under.
stand?"
The corporal nodded and turned to-
ward the hall door.
mot that way" said Arrelsford;
take him to the back of the house
and keep him quiet. whatever you do.
Nobody must know about this, not
soul"
Very good, sir" said the corporal,
saluting. He gave an order to the men,
and they marched Jonas off, swiftly
and silently. Nothing that had been
said or done had disturbed the women
across the hall. Mrs. Varney glanced
up at the unfolded piece of paper in
Mr.. Arrelsford's hand. He was smil-
Ing triumphantly.
''was there anything in that2" she
asked
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
SYNOPSIS.

Mrs. Varney. wife OF a Confederate
general has lost one son and another Is
dying from wounds She reluctantly gives
her consent for Wlfred, the youngest, TO
Join the army II his father consents The
IN an effort 10 capture Richmond. Edith
Varney secures from President Davis
commission for Capt Thorne. who Is Just
recovering from wounds. as chief OF the
tells Edith he has been ordered away
She declares he must not go and tells
him OF the commission from the presl-
Gent, He is strangely agltatcd and de-
clares he cannot accept. Thorne decides
10 escape while Edith leaves the room TO
get the commission, but Is prevented by
the arrival OF Caroline Milford. Wilfred's
sweetheart. Mr.. Arrelsford OF the Con-
tederate secret service. a rejected suitor
OF Edith's, detects Jonas, Mrs, Varney's
hutler, carrying a note from a prisoner
In Libby prison
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
WHILE THERE WAS YET TIME
Mean Man Made His Suggestion and
Departed in Some Haste From
Meeting of Indignant Women.

With tense, eager faces, the great
audience of women leaned forward IN
their seats, eagerly drinking in the
noted speakers every word.
Mere man." she was saying, IL
wont to belittle woman's ability to en-
ter the fields already usurped by him.
AS a matter of fact, she is capable OF
filling any post Of public or private
office now held by man, and, II ap-
pointed to it, could even perform
mans tasks with greater faithfulnesS
and greater daring.
Name, if you can, one post for
which she cannot fit herself! Name
one office to which she would not,
could not, give the greatest meas
ure of capability, the highest-degreS
Of courage, the"
A mere man, who had slipped un-
noticed into back seat, rose at this
point, and the light of sudden inspira-
tion cleaned in his eye.
Rat catcher!" he shouted. And
then he fed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
BALKAN WAR BEGAN IN 1868
Conflict Of Races Started Long Ago,
Seems Destined Now to Be Fought
TO a Finish.

An Italian newspaper reminds us
usefully that the Balkan war began
centuries ago, In the state archives
at Vienna is the declaration of war
sent by Sultan Mehemet ". to EN-
peror Leopold in 1852. BE 1t known
to you. the heir of the Caesars, to the
king Of Poland, and to your allies
and omnipotent emperor Of the east
and west, is on the point OF
invading your paltry territories. we
shall bring 100000 soldiers, on horse
and foot, TO crush you utterly and lay
waste all your domains. We command
you to await our coming In our our
residence In Vienna, where 1t is our
Intention to have you beheaded-'
But the war was even then an old
story The delightful writer who con-
tributes "The Office Window" to the
London Daily Chronicle tells us that
while searching through some of the
earliest newspapers printed his eye
was continually diverted to news let
ters from the continent giving ac-
counts of the unholy war which Tur-
key was waging on Hungary and Aus
tria. Almost at random he copies the
following from the Newes Of Septem-
ber IT, 1888, a grim reminder that the
Turk has remained unchanged and un-
changeable for these $50 years at
least:
Vienna. Sept. 6.-In Austria every
Fifth Man Is to bear Armes; and they
hope to raise 10000 Men upon that
Levy to secure the Frontiers. At this
instant comes fresh Intelligence Of TO-
900 Turks, and as many Tartars, pass
Ing the Waegh, and that they carry
all before them with Fire and Sword"
And again: I'VE hear that upon the
third instant the Enemy has beaten
our Foot by the River Waegh, and
Possessed himself of the narrow Pas
sages between the Hills, where he has
burnt divers Town and Villages, and
Massacred many Thousands Of People,
striking off the heads of some, putting
others in Chains and cutting
to pieces Young and Old without Dis
unction or Mercy"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
lime Is Sometimes Kind.

Father Time is not always a hard
parent, and, though he tarrles for
none of his children, often lays his
hand lightly upon those who have
used him well, making them old men
and women inexorably enough, but
leaving their hearts and spirits young
and in full vigor. With such people
the gray head is but the impression
Of the old fellows hand in giving
them his blessing. and every wrinkle
but a notch in the quiet calendar
Of a well-spent life.-From Barnaby
Rudge
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
suicide Note Warns Of Gas.

An example for those who in fu-
ture take their own lives was set by
Mrs. Rose Thomson of Camberwell,
London, who killed herself with gas.
Before she asphyxiated herself she
tied a note to the outer knob of her
bedroom door Before you do any
thing else" it read, turn off the gas
at the meter. Then open the bedroom
window, as you will find the place full
Of gas. See that you turn of the gas
before you light up. else you will
cause an explosion"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
How to Acquire More Self Control.

TOW 20 NLQUITS WUTG 0tII OUUIIUI'
To acquire more self control and
confidence perhaps the best step Ia to
make yourself face disagreeable tasks
with courage.
Do not be easily routed when you
have determined on course of action.
Perhaps the most disagreeable thing
one meets in the course Of a business
day is the occasion for tactful yielding
what one desires to say, to be agree
able to people who do not appeal to US,
to give pleasant answer when we are
more inclined to give a curt one-in
brief, to act according to the dictates
Of conscience on any and every occa-
sion.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
BALL PLAYER WINS BRIDE
Gould Marry a Man Like
That!" and She Does.

MontrOse, Colo.-E. L. Ford, a young
farmer of Cedaredge. the other day
pitched himself into the heart of Miss
Elizabeth Gunther, daughter of a rich
grocer at Hotchkiss, when he defeat
ed the Paonia team at Paonia The
game was followed by an elopement
to Montrose, where the marriage cere.
mony was performed.
Clyde Mcmillan and Miss Josephine
Blackfell of Hotchkiss aided the
elopement, and they are being sought
by the brides father for an expla
nation
Mcmillan, accompanied by Miss
Blackwell and Miss Gunther, motored
from Hotchkiss to Paonia to witness
the game between the team of that
town and Cedaredge. Ford pitched
for Cedaredge. Miss Gunther that was
is a real fan and she rooted heartily
for Ford. When Ford struck out
three men in row Miss Gunther ex.
claimed joyously:
why, l could marry a man like
that!"
The game over, Mcmillan called
Ford to come to the machine, where
he was congratulated on his victory.
by the way, Mr.. Ford, Miss Guuther
says she would marry man who can
pitch like you,' said Mcmillan.
Ford was induced by Mcmillan to
enter the machine for a short ride and
he and Miss Gunther sat in the ton
neau.
At the end of thirty minutes Ford
tapped Mcmillan on the shoulder and
announced tina he and Miss Gunther
were engaged and that if they could
be driven to Montrose the knot would
be tied
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
had been made regarding wild

had been made regarding wild
pigeons.
The wild, or passenger, pigeon, SO
named from it's habit of passing from
one part of the country to another,
was once a resident of southern Can
ada and the northern United States
One naturalist computed that there
we're more than a billion of these
birds in a continuous stream which
he saw on one occasion. Incessant
slaughter and the clearing away Of
the forests destroyed the pigeons, the
disappearance of which was hastened
by a series of very cold winters be-
tween 1860 and 1870
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
Takino His Choice

These monopolists in their treat
ment of the small dealer remind me of
Mr.. Blanc" said Upton Sinclair.
Mr.. Blanc said to his little son on
Christmas day:
Tommy, which will you have. tur-
key OF cold mutton?
Turkey, please Tommy answered
promptly
But Mr. Blanc began to hack away
at the gristly, gray, cold mutton,
"'No, Tommy he said, you can't
have turkey. Take your choice, my
lad, take your choice, but you can't
have turkey"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
Graveatone EalIs on Lad.

South Norwalk, Conn.-Lloyd Cave,
choir boy in St. Paups church here,
was mortally injured the other day
when, in playing in the yard of the
church, he overturned tombstone
1t fell on him pinning him to the
earth. Saves companions we're un-
able to remove the stone and it was
only after Rev. L. B. Howell and 9th
ers had arrived that it was removed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
Only Make Believe.

A visitor at the home of a famous
author was greeted by little daugh-
ter of the latter. Engaging the little
girl in conversation, the visitor OBJ
served:
Aren't you proud to think your
papa is famous?"
The little girl nodded.
HE writes stories, doesn't he?"
Lowering her voice, the child re-
Piled
They're not real stories; he just
makes them up himself"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30

en- and a half miles The Richmond
light is commissioned to make this
salt water thoroughfare a sort of
Great White Way. From almost too
far away from the ocean to know what
salt air is like, the beacon spreads over
Ambrose channel a shaft of light
twenty-five miles long and with a max
imum width of nearly three thousand
feet.
The gas mantle that creates this
brilliance is about the size of a pear
and glows with 1,500-candlepower of
light from kerosene vapor. This radi-
ance is increased two hundred times
Ito 30O,000-condlepower) by a refec-
tor made of Jena glass prisms. The
tower is ninety feet high and stands
$50 feet above the sea. The cost Of
the plant, including the light keepers
house, was 100000.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
Around the World in Kitchen.

Pittsburg. Kan.-In seven years the
average housewife walks around the
world" in her kitchen, according to
Miss Francis Brown, of the State Ag-
ricultural college, who spoke to wo-
men at the interstate corn and poul-
try show. Miss Brown suggested re-
arrangement of kitchens so as to give
the utmost convenience to the house
wife
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
Commercial Notation.

It gives an impressive idea Of the
immensity Of the international trade
carried on in vessels to read that 55.-
100000 tons of coal are consumed in q
year in the furnaces Of ships en-
ployed in international commerce.
And there are certain modern freight
ers which transport a ton of cargo
mile by burning half an ounce Of
fuel, which means moving ten barrels
Of -four a mile with a piece Of coal
the size of hickorynut.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
Man strapped in Iron Boz.

Assiniboia, Saskatchewan Eugene
1'hayer, bound in casket-like box to
protect his back, which was broken
just above the hips, completed 600
mile journey to Rochester. Nina.
where he is receiving medical treat
ment in a private hospital The trip
was made in a special compartment OF
a baggage car.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
Taklnn Mo CHANCES.

Genial Squire-Many happy returns,
William. I was just going to call on
you with little bit of tobacco.
William (aged eighty)-Thank yO
kindly, sir, but l be done wi smokIn.'
Genial Squire-Why, how's that?
William-WeIl, I've card that be.
tween eighty an ninety's a ticklish
part O. a mans life, so be takin' no
chances.-Punch.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30
Retort Courteous.

Wouldn't it be nice if we could
have our brains celaned out now and
then?"
You would have to have yours
done with a vacuum cleaner"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30

Many a man merely stubs his toe
when he tries to put his best foot for.
ward.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-30

When a woman can arrive at sat
isfactory conclusions without express
Ing them, that is wisdom.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-30

MT. k. H. Polk, the new manager for Brandon, Baugh & Co.,, of the Beck farm, was in town yesterday on business.
 The piano pupils of Mrs. T. w. Hor- ney will give a recital, opening at S:30 o'clock, on next Tuesday evening, the 27th, at the Horney residence on South Rosser street This will be what has been termed porch recital, on which occasion the class will be assisted by MT. A. E. Pyle, the Misses German, and MT. George Tarver, of Widener The public is cordially invited.
 MT. Joe Campbell, of Caldwell, will leave Sunday for Canada, where he oes to make big timber deal. Joe one of the most enterprising and >uccessful timbermen in Eastern Ar bansas, and is always on the alert for he promotion of the best interest and welfare of this section along lines of growth and progress. The Times wishes the gentleman abundant suc- cess on his Canadian trip, and hopes also that he will have most enjoya- ble time.
 MT. and Mrs. T. E. Prewett. of this city, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daugh. ter, Elizabeth, to MT. s. Emory Sweet, Jr., the wedding to take place June II, in the Methodist church. No cards. Although the ceremony is to be solemnized in the church, it is to be very quiet affair, and will be wit messed only by members of the fami- lies of the bride and groom. The Times begs to join in advance con- gratulations to the happy young peo- pie and to all their relatives and friends.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-30

MT. Chris Muller and family, oi Brinkley, were pleasant visitors tc relatives and friends in the city and guests Of Mrs. Muller's mother, Mrs. Kirby, Sunday.
 Chas. Fleming, of Round Pond, was a business visitor in the city N ednes. day, and said he had l35 acres of cot ton up to a good stand, ID uch of:which has four leaves on it, and is working out nicely.
 Mrs. Ed B. CarlLee, of Augusta. who had spent several days most pleasantly in this city, guest of the family of her father, Cashier Henry F. German, of the Planters Bank & Trust Co.,, and other relatives and friends, returned home Tuesday morn- ing Little Miss Inez Hancock returned last week from Bolivar, Tenn, where had she been in school for several months and where she prottted con- siderably. She was very glad to get home to see her mama and receive the fond mothers hearty welcome of love.
 Impurities in the blood produced by digestive disorders must be driven out before hot weather sets in, otherwise sickness will appear at time when a strong, vigorous body is most needed Prickly Ash Bitters will expel all im- puritics and put the system in perfect order.
 MT. Lee Horton, manly son of MT. and Mrs. k. l.. Horton, of Newcastle, left few days ago for Poughkeepsie, N. Y . where he will take a business course this summer. The Times joins the young mans friends in wishing him good luck and success in his studies.
 MT Edward Pulley, of Madison, was a genial business visitor to the city Saturday and pad The Times an appreciated call at which time he took occasion to Ompliment the force upon the splendid paper being pub lished and the enterprise of the man agement.
 Whats in a name?' The word 'bitters" does not always indicate something harsh and disagreeable. Prickley Ash Bitters is proof of this. It cleanses, strengthens and regulates the system thoroughly, yet it is so 1 pleasant the most delicate stomach will not object to it.
 Go to Robinson the photo man, next to the Imperial, for any kind of | photo you may want MT. Robinson is an experienced workman, doing only tirst-class, high-grade work, from the postcard size to the largest size work. He is fitted to do all kinds of viewing and enlarging; finishes your kodak work in the best way. Give him call, He will be glad to see you.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-30

Capt. Jake Taylor and his crew ot road workers will camp in the bottom Monday, and commence worK on the river road, a much needed work.
 Call and see the plat of our new ad dltion to the city of Forrest City Lots now offered for sale. Eugene Williams at Bank of Forrest City.
 Capt. J c. Stern, arrived home Monday afternoon from Hot Springs where he had spent couple of weeks on vacation trip and taking the baths.
 Mrs. Mamie Barringer and son, William, of Forrest City, were in our city this week the guests of Mrs. Bar. ringers aunt, Mrs. L. NJ. KooDce-. Wynne Progress.
 Mrs. E. Bailes, mother of Messrs Charles and Bob Bailes, passed through the city Wednesday morning enroutp to Parkln, on visit to her daughter who is reported ill
 Mrs. E. A. Long and son, E. A.. Jr.. of Memphis, arrived in the city We'd nesday afternoon, for visit of a day or two with Mrs. Longs parents, Col. and Mrs. V. B. Izard.
 Attorney s. s. Hargraves left Tues. day morning for Mariana on legal business, returning "Wednesday via Palestine where he also had some law business to look after.
 Big assortment of Art and Dress Linens, comprising all the natural and colored effects, are among the new and attractive features for Spring at The russell Graham-Alde Co.
 Gov. Futrell was in the city between trains last night enroute to his home m Paragould. None knew Of his com ing, but number of his friends kept nm interested until his departure.
 Squire and Mrs. Ellis TurIev and little daughter, Miss Louise left on Thursday night of last week for Far. mington, Missouri, to visit for couple Of weeks with relatives and friends. Warm spring days produce a feeling i o1 drowsineSs if the body is loaded with l lhe impurities Of winter diet. Cleanse the blood, liver and bowels with Prick. ly Ash Bitters. It creates energy and cheerfulness.
 Master John Beck Webb returned last week from Bellbuckle. Tenn. where he had been a student in the Webb School for Boys for the schoo year, and where he made splendid ad vancement.
 Messrs A, S. Lynch, W. A. Harp J. H. Draper, John Diamond and liar " Draper, five well known citizens of Haynes, passed through the city this morning en route home from the Chattanooga reunion.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-30

MT. J F. Stayton, and family of wife and two small children, of Clax | Mississippi, have recently removed tC this county, and he has succeeded MT 1 Fred ShreeVe as manager for MT J W Barnhart of his Clay Hin planta tion, The Times welcomes this esti. mable to this county,
 The season for picnics, outings cold suppers, lunches, etc, is here, and l am prepared to supply your every need in sweet and sour pickles, olives peanut butters, all kinds of canned meats, fruits, or other canned goods cakes, crackers, etc. Quick delivery. Phone me your order. Phone 34. Ii R. Neblett.
 The new invoices of novelties at this store have been selected and bought with an eye single to your approval. Early shoppers will find many exclu. sive things on display that will round 1 out and put the finishing touches to those Easter clothes, that will not be shown by our competitors. The Fus- sell-Graham-A A lderson Go
 Miss Georgia Merwin arrived home
 
 py visit with friends and relatives in Helena, where she was the popular guests of the Govan family, and re- turning Tuesday afternoon stopped of at LaGrange, where she spent the night with her charming school friend, Miss Daisy Figures.
 Judge E, A. McCulloch, accompan- jed by Mrs, McCulloch and their son, Dr. Hugh McCulloch, passed through the city Saturday en route to Little Rock after most delightful stay with homefolks and friends in Marianna, where they participated very happily in the Knights Templar conclaVe held in that city last week
 The season for iced tea is at hand When properly made, of tirst-class tea, there is nothing more refreshing and pleasant. Nebett, the Grocer, has Chase & Sanborn's celebrated Teas. and there are none better. Also all other things necessary to make your tea njoyable-glasses, spoons, etc Buy your supplies from Neblett.
 Rev. Father Andrew Haeringer, who has made so many friends here during the past three or four years as pastor of the St Francis Catholic Church, has been transferred to Stutt- gart by the Bishop, having received a | telegram to that effect on last We'd nesday. Father Haeringer will con duct his farewell service in Forrest City on Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, | to which all the congregation and the public generally is requested to be present.