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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15

sudden and unexpected that Wilson
lost all control of the machine and was
thrown head foremost to the curb.
A crowd of a hundred persons
quickly gathered and Wilson was car
ried to the hospital, which was but
a short distance from the scene Of
the accident.
Augmented by numerous Sunday
strollers, the crowd had assumed pro
portions that threatened to block
traffic, however, in the excitement,
overlooking the basket of crabs which
had escaped and we're scrambling
through the throng. Their presence
became known when one of them
fastened onto the ankle of q pretty
girl. Her screams started stampede
that cleared the thoroughfare in rec
ord time.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15
They WANTEDADOG
But Got a Baby Which Beats
the Best Canine
Living. yy
BY c. q. CRAWFORD.

They were lonely old couple.
Seth Earl was sixty and his wife,
Ada, fifty-hve. II they had had chill
dren living they could have faced the
future more hopefully But the lone
illness that had always encompassed
them since their only boy, Arthur,
had died in babyhood, seemed TO be
closing in around them moro tightly
from day to day, like tangible thing.
They owned their house In the vii
lage and Earl's pension from the cor
poration that had employed him for
30 years, small though It was, pro-
vided them with the necessities OF
life. Since Earl had retired he had
mooned aimlessly about the gardeS
plot He had always looked forward
to his long holiday, to life of leis
ured ease, and now life seemed to
offer nothing.
Once, Ave years before, they had
discussed adopting a child. But Seth
had never returned to the subject.
The look upon his wife's face har'
rowed him, and he knew that no
child could ever take the place Of
their little boy whose photograph was
the only picture in the neat little par
lor.
81 guess I'm too old to start caring
for a child now, Seth" said his wife.
Besides, we'd be in our graves, as
like as not, before 1t was grown old
enough to shift for itself"
Both Of them had always been
somewhat afraid of life, and both
shrank from new enterprises. The
narrow round of their days had be-
come a rut along which they travelled
simlessly.
IF only had something, II only a
dog" he said to himself. THAT would
be company. He'd come to wake me
mornings, barking and wagging his
tail, and then what walks we'd have
together. Well, why not? Why
shouldn't have a dog? Other men
have one"
AS he expected, Ada offered strong
opposition to the suggestion. But
Seth was insistent over his tremen-
dous plan, and gradually his enthusl-
hsm won his wife over.
He'd muss up the house and
scratch things" she protested. But
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15
OUTOF ORpIlNAR1 ! ! !
Tl % III
BARKING FOR A LIVING

The name OF barking" is given to
those persons who, outside auction
rooms and cheap shows. proclaim rauc'
ously the merits OF their establish,
ments. Paris has fraternity OF bark
ers Of another and more literal kind
II you wish TO join this body what
you have TO do is TO learn to initiate
the barks OF different kinds OF dogs.
When you are proficient in your art,
you present TO the officials OF the
exchequer your candidature for the
post OF "dog-revealer.
Afew days later you will be re-
quested to present yourself before a
high official, who will submit you to a
rigorous examination He will prob
ably try you on an official dog, and II
you satisfy that intelligent animal
that you can bark with tolerable YER
isimilitude, you win be appointed a
"dog-revealer" with salary al the
start OF $50 a month.
Your duties are simple, II arduous
Each night beat of certain length
will be given to you, and 1t will be
your. task to bark for an average
period Of FIVE minutes outside the door
Of each house on your beat. II there
is a dog in the house, 1t is sure to
reply with enthusiasm to you. You
viii then mark the number Of the
house in your notebook. On the
morrow an inspector will examine
your notebook and see whether or not
the dog license has been paid. II It
has not, he will. of course, bring an
action against the householder. How.
ever. sore your throat may be, you
will always have the consolation of
remembering that you are a govern
ment official.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15
HOUSE MARTINS REVENGE

A correspondent of Country Life
tells the story Of two house martins
nest built against an attic window OF
a farm, to which the birds came for
several successive years. One spring,
however, before they arrived. an en-.
terprising sparrow took up her abode
in one of the nests, Shortly after the
martins returned as usual, and one
day the farm people noticed that the
hole of the nest which the sparrow
occupied had been blocked up. Next
morning boy climbed up to ascertain
the meaning of this, and, not finding
any outlet, broke away part OF the
nest, to find the poor little sparrow
dead on her eggs. The house martins
had walled her up for daring to take
possession of their house.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15

CEATTLE, Wash.-She was just a
y plain, middle-aged little woman, IN
pretentious in dress and bearing-the
kind that is met with by the hundred
every day in the stores, on the side
walks and in the street cars. usually
carrying bundles.
She was on the witness stand and
the lawyer had asked her what she
did after looking out Of a window at
ten o'clock in the evening and seeing
a policeman arrest a man.
Il didn't do anything to speak OF"
she said. Il just set some bread to
rise and mended a hole in one Of my
children's stockings, and put some
clothes I wanted to wash the next day
to soak, and chopped up some po-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15

"Thls Beats the Best Dog Living"
If you've set your heart on a dog
suppose you must have one. But
where'd you get dog, Seth? A good
dog would cost $40 and we haven't
dollar to spare. Nobody we know
has dogs to give away-leastways,
not good dogs"
%, yes, we can get a dog" an
swered Seth promptly. "The Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to AMI
mails has dogs to give away. l was
reading something about it in the
paper yesterday. 1t says they pick
up stray dogs that nobody wants, and
lost dogs that no one claims, or that
have got turned adrift, and give them
away to anybody that will guarantee
them a good home. Ada" he contin-
ued firmly, I'm going into town to-
morrow to see that society, and I'm
coming home with a dog"
well, l suppose he can eat the
scraps" said his wife grudgingly. The
imminence of the event startled-al-
most terrifed-her, but her husbands
eagerness quenched all further objec-
tions on her part. She even began
to picture their neat little home with
its new occupant.
Il hope he won't be noisy, ill-tem-
pered dog, Seth," she said. "And
don't you get one that's going to
bark all night, unless there's burglars
round. And mind he isn't biting
dog"
They discussed all manner of dogs
that night and finally settled upon a
fox terrier as likely to give the most
satisfaction. When Seth had depart
ed next morning Ada found, to her
astonishment, that she had become
almost as eager as her husband. She
paced the floor nervously in the inter
walls between her duties, and once she |
caught herself in the act of polishing
the chairs, as though some human
visitor were expected II wonder
what sort of dog Seth will bring back
with him" she mused.
And when at length Seth stood at
the door detected and dogless, a great
discomfort settled upon her.
Couldn't you find a single dog that
would suit, Seth?" she snapped out
Couldn't get near EN-" her hus-
band answered apologetically. I
found the society all right, but the
woman secretary wouldn't let me in.
No, nor even finish what had begun
TO say. / hadn't got the word adopt
out of my mouth before she asked me
I we're married. Married 80 years,
answered, 80 years, ma'am, and to
he best woman Then bring your
wife along she said We don't have
iealings with men,"
You mean to say they take all that
rouble about a dog?" inquired his
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15
Policemen Assist Mother in Spanking Bad Boy

mother was out earning the family's
living, nor would he carry any more
kindling wood in for domestic con.
sumption.
Selling his ear-the only portion OF
his anatomy upon which any one can
get a handhold. Mrs. O'Hanlon car
ried him upstairs. Once there, John
began TO vent his indignation. He
took the kitchen lamp and tossed It
out the window. He took dishes out
of the cupboard and smashed them
on the floor. He tried to wrench the
door Off the icebox. He slapped his
small sisters. He called his mother
names.
Policeman Herdenreich heard the
racket and came upstairs. When he
was told Mrs. O'Hanlons bad boy was
at II again, he entered into the pur-
suit with a zest. There was a pro
cession to the police station.
Lieutenant Hickey on the desk at
the house was astounded when the
villianies OF John O'Hanlon had been
recited. A grin stole over his face.
Take him out In that room," he
said.
Follow, madam" said the lieuten-
ant, bowling toward Mrs. OHanlon.
She did, with a great, great Joy
yelling up in her heart. Woman's IN
tuition, perhaps. told her what was
going to happen.
With Herdenreich holding his feet
and another policeman his head, Mrs.
OHanlon's bad boy was disposed
across his parents knee.
And then-and then-but go ask
Mrs. O'Hanlon, who can tell you bet.
ter than any one else in the world.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15
ORIGIN OF THE CHINESE

Everyone knows the epithet "Celes-
tial" applied to China, but few know
it's origin. According to a very old
legend Thibet is a fragment of a plan
ct, once peopled by yellow race, which
In some way became detached and fell
on the earth. The dazed inhabitants
Of the fragment were uninjured, and,
cold and hungry, they made their way
toward China, which they peopled.
This origin of the Chinese race led
to their calling themselves "Celes-
tials," and 1t is for this reason that
the emperor calls himself Son of
Heaven.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15

senator I won't stand for it. -
A bailiff grappled with the infuriat-
ed man as he strode toward the bench.
Let go Of me. Take your hand out
of my beard" he shouted as the bailif
twined his fingers in the patch of hair.
The bailiff struggled manfully, but
realizing he was no match for the
gentleman with the Sampsonian
adornment he gasped for help 1t
came in the person of another bailir
and a clerk.
The combined efforts of Judge Rob
inson's clerk and his bailiff and the
bailiff who patrols the hall OF the
ninth floor of the city hall were nee
essary to subdue the man. Finally he
was thrust out, cursing loudly.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15
May End Letter Writing.

A French inventor is said to have
perfected a device that threatens to
do away with necessity for writing
letters. One talks into a machine,
which makes a cloth record that can
be transmitted to the person with
whom it is desired to communicate,
and all he has to do is to set his
photograph going and listen. Here
after, young ladies' in the business Of
stenography and typewriting who re-
eeive offers of marriage from eligi-
Die young men may feel 1t the part of
prudence to accept
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15
Active Service.

A rather remarkable instance of a
woman's long, unbroken record comes
from France, where Nine. Laforest,
the oldest woman postal official, has
just retired after 49 years of service
without once having been absent from
her post, except during the recognized
holidays. Entering the postal service
in 1853 at the age Of sixteen, she at.
tanned her sixty-fifth year last month
when, very much against her will.
she was placed on the superannuation
list and forced to retire frOm active
service.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15

The odd nut-cracker stile here pic
tured was discovered in Cheshire,
England, by a cycling tourist. In or
der to pass through it the two center
pieces are drawn apart, and when they
are released they are automatically
brought together by means of a spring
at the bottom. Thus it is unnecessary
for one to climb, and cattle are pre-
vented from straying
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-15
Like the Rest Of Mankind

well. Harry" said the visitor. play
fully, what are you doing for liv.
ing now?"
Why" replied the little fellow, sol
emnly, Il do just the sane as you
dol eat"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-11
NEW ALTITUDE
 MADE BY MERCURY.
Sunday the Hottest Day of the Summer With Thermometer at 96-Refresh- ing Rain Follows Heat.

Soaring into the heights of the ther- mometer tube, the mercury made new record for height Sunday, a new record so far as this summer goes. When the silVery thread got up to the altitude of 96 degrees, power was shut off and a gradual descent followed rather slow for time, rapnd later as the wind swung around from west to east and a refreshing rain made the night delight fully cool in contrast with the torrid and humid condition that obtained Saturday night and murdered sleep for. city dwellers.
 Each aviator, there were quite few thousands of them all around in this vicinity, wore the ightest summer clothing permissible, but, contrary to the usual aeroplane findings, the high CT the mercury the more uncomfortable the atmosphere. Sea breezes and dips in the water kept most fortunate peo- pie who got to the shore close to nor mai conditions of comfort All the morning and well into the afternoon there was a splendid wind blowing up the sound from the southwest, but it shifted around toward night and fair weather was displaced by cloudy skies &nd rain. No one is complaining, how ever, for the crying needs of Vegeta- tion, corn, and the other crops, city lawns and other things that once were green can stand a number of inches of August rainfall. At o'clock this morning it was coming down encour- aglngly.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-11

the safest place to leave him until the square should be reached, and on the trip down Paul White. an attendant at the Norwich state hospital, gave his attention to the unconscious man.
 At the square Dr. J. w Callahan was passing, and he was called to look at the unconscious man, and he said that 1t looked like a case of ,ntoxication, but blood coming from the right ear seem- ed suspicious. and he suggested that the man be taken to the hospital. h. spector Reuben Ladd at Cnce telephon- ed for the ambulance. and Captain Twomey at police headquarters did the same. When the mau was lifted from the floor to the car seat he revived suf- fciently to utter a series of piercing shrieks that in a few minutes caused a crowd to congregate Most of the time he remained quiet.
 When the ambulance came at 3 o'clock a path was cleared by Inspec- tor Ladd, Officer Dombrofski and other trolley men and police officers, and the trolley car was able Q continue on its trip to Laurel Hill, having been de- layed half an hour
 At the hospital thed octors found evil dehce that the skull had sustained a slight fracture around it's base, the right side of the head being consider ably swollen and tender. One side ot the mans body was swollen. It is presumed that his fall in the car caus- ed the fracture, but whether he had a shock or a ft on the car was not clear. Mir Ryan is man of about 50, solidly built and of a ruddy complexion, and it looke1 as if it might have been a stroke of apoplexy. At the hospital Sunday night he was resting comfort ably and did not seem to be in much danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-11
Became Unconscious On Tro. eV Car
Conductor Tou=telote Falls Car Sunday Night Saw Passenger Slip Out of Seat and Fa-Said His Name Is James Ryan and Works at Thames Valley Farm-Big Crowd Gathered on Square

Passengers on the S15 trolley car from the Falls were given something of a scare and several hundred people on Franklin square a subject which had evidently a lot of interest for them when that car reached the square at S.3O on Sunday evening, bearing the unconscious body, of D man, who was at first supposed to be dying A large crowd of the curious clambered into the car and gathered around it on all sides, to catch d glimpse of the man. who was stretched out motionless on the second seat from the front, guard ed by Officer Patrick Murphy of the Franklin square beat and Officer Ralph Devito, who happened to be on hand But or all the scores who took a look at the man no one was able to tell who he was. and it an hour later, after becoming half conscious at the Backus hospital, that he mutIered his name was James Ryan. He said, ac- cording to what the hospital doctors could interpret from his almost inaudi- ble remarks, that he worked on the ThamesVille farm. This is taken to be the Thames Valley farm, which is con- ducted by C. A. Pereue on the New London turnpike at Trading Cove The semi conscious patient said that he had two children, son Louis and daugh- ter.
 Apparently in good condition the man got on board the car at Sherman street at the Falls but a minute or two later Condctor Tourtellotte saw him slide out of his' seat and fall to the floor of the car It was rather a shock to the nine other passengers on the trolley Which was stopped a once. The man was unconscious on the floor of the car, and it was decided that that was
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-11
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Morton E. Plant.

From her summer residence, Bran ford House, at Eastern Point, the funeral of Mrs. Morton F. Plant was held on Sunday afternoon at o'clock, with a great number of friends in at tendance. Rev. Philip M Kerridge, rector of St. James church, New Lon den, conducted the services, assisted by the quartette of St. Bartholomew s church, New York city. Burial was in a large plot in Cedar Grove cemetery, New London. The floral tributes to the memory of Mrs. Plant were beau- tiful. From a New York florist came an entire carload of offfferings and there were many more from New Lon- don. Three large auto trucks conveyed the flowers to the cemetery.
 By authority of the ferry committee of the commoun council, special ar arrangements were made by President F. V. Chappell of the ferry company to accommodate the funera! cortege after the service A long line of carriages and autos accompanied the body to it's last resting place.
 Until the funeral carriages had been accommodated on the ferry boat no others were allowed on. One of the GriSwold power boats made a special trip before the funeral to convey the members of the New London ball team and the directors of the association.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-11
CAPTAIN SMITH HAS
 SOME HUSKY RECRUITS.
1t Will Be Redhot Ball Game With New London at Business Mems Out ing on Thursday.

The committee in charge have prac- tically completed plans for the Norwich division ot the Eastern Connecticut Business Mems field day at Wildwood park. Business men throughout the city have signified their intention of closing their stores Thursday morning at o'clock, so that all will be able to attend. Petitions to close the stores are being circulated and already half hundred names have been secured and more merchants are expected to sign. Merchants who have not already sign ed will assist those in charge by send- ing in their names to C. w. Pearson, secretary of the association. Other cities in eastern Connecticul have taken up the proposition of closing and there has been a general response.
 The committee have announced the lineup of their ball team which will contest with the team from the Whal- ing City for the championship of New London county and it will be as fol- lows: Captain, Frank H. Smith; first base, Timothy C. Murphy; second base, William Somers; third base, William F. Hill; shortsto~ Charles W. Pear son; right field, William F. Woods; center field, William H. Cruickshank; Claude V. Pendleton, Jr.; pitcher, James l.. Crawford. There will be number of reserves on hand to be call ed upon in case of accident pr. \. F. Smith has been selected as the official surgeon, and William C. Kendall will be the photographer.
 By request of the committee, straw hats and dark clothes are to be worn, and all will carry walking sticks. Not only tn emerchants of the city but their friends are entering into the prospect of the big eastern Connecti- cut holiday, and upwards of 100 tickets have already been sold. The street. parade will form in Shetucket street at 9.30 sharp and special cars leaving at 9.45 will convey the business men and their friends to the grounds.
 In New London much enthusiasm Is being shown over the outing of the eastern Connecticut business men and Fridays edition of the Telegraph edi- torlally said
 The southern end of the county must not lag behind with no better representation than handful of the faithful The four northern business mems associations have given splen- did assistance to legislative enterprises in which New London is interested. They are all live. up-to-date organiza tions well worth the more intimate acquaintance of New London people. Get into your auto or travel up by rail and let the north enders know the south enders are on the map"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-11
COURT SACHEM FORESTERS
 HOLD ANNUAL OUTING.
Norwich Beat New London at Baseball and Tug of War-Chowder and Clams.


 The annual outing of Court Sachem No. 94. r. of A.. held Sunday at the grove at Poquetanuck draw bridge proved an enjoyable event, the day be- ing pleasantly passed by the crowd of about 100 in boating. grabbing and athletic events. The court had as guests 25 members of Court Nathan Hale of New London. The majority left this city on the 9.10 train in the forenoon while others came down at later hours through the day. The base ball game between the New London and Norwich Foresters during the forenoon provided plenty of excite ment, but was too one sided to endure beinS called at the end of the third inning with the score 13 to 8 in favor of the Norwich players.
 The teams lined up as follows:
 New London--Callahan D, Sweet c. Marina ID. Debasie 2b. Williams ss Marion 3b. T. H. Bruin If. J. Bruin of, Martin If,
 Norwich-Freeman 1b. Quinn of, Sullivan If, Shea ss, Pfeiffer If, Win sor 2b, shannon 3b. Porthier c, Semi no D.
 The tug of war also went to the Norwich strong men, There were sev- eral wrestling bouts and Daniel Buck ley established himself as champion by defeating all corners. Torn clothes, scratches and bruises were incidents of the bouts.
 At noon an excellent chowder pre- pared by A. D. Zabriskie was served the company and was much enjoyed, as were the steamed clans served later in the day. The picnickers returned home on the $40 train after day of thorough enjoyment.
 The committee in charge of the af- fair was composed of Joseph R. Por- telance, Henry Clement Arthur Por- thier. Daniel Donahue and F. Healy.