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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
one.slded Gratitude.

Robbie was in the habit of running
errands for an old gentleman next
door, who never paid him except in
effusive thanks. He had just returned
from the third errand one morning
and the old gentleman, patting him on
the head, said Robbie, l am very
much obliged to you. You're a fine lit
tie fellow. Thank you, my boy, thank
you" Robbie looked up in his face
wistfully and apologetically replied:
"Mr. Jones, you don't know how l wish
/ could thank you for something"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
Poker an Italian Game.

Poker is probably development OF
II frusso, an Italian game OF the fif'
teenth century. A similar game called
primiera was played in Italy In the
sixteenth century, and thence jour
neyed into Spain. In France this be.
came ambigu and later appeared in
England under the name of brag
Poker is distinctly an American game
and seems to have descended more
directly from the game Of Arag than
from any of the others.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
r0ive nm tbnt wntehlo he WAS snou,.

Give up that watch" ne was shout-
ing. I'm going TO have IT,"
The terrified girl must have made
out Hap. She ran frantically up TO
him.
"Oh, lady save mel" she pleaded,
clinging frantically to Hap
Huh an old woman!" roared the
tramp, I'm demollsh both Of you II
you don't give up that watoh!"
Let so, please. pleaded Hap In an
embarrassed way. and at his masou,
line tones his charge uttered a new
shrek
"A mani" she quayered.
Luckily for you, and something OF
an athlete" yaunted Hap, rather
proudly-biif!
Down went Mr., Tramp, scientifically
bowled out and gasping for breath,
PROSTATE on the ground.
Run for some help" Hap direct
ed the bewildered miss, and Wen put
this bold highwayman where he be-
longs"
He stood valiant guard over the dis.
comilted thief with a club until the
young lady, running back to a neigh.
boris, returned with two men armed
with pitchforks, In the meantime Hap
learned from the thief where his
clothes had been hidden.
Why, say, Miss Rose" exclaimed
one OF the men, pointing to her res
cuer, this one can't be right, either
a man dressed up in a womans
dress!"
Yes" Auttered Miss Rose Barton,
and II looks like mammals dress,
tool"
Il will explain" observed Hap. and
he did.
And then, clothed in his right mind
and in his own attire. Hapgood Dor
sey felt it duty to pay visit to the
Barton homestead the next day.
i've come to return what l borrow
ed" he reported, handing a neat pack
age to Roses mother after an introduc.
tion from his blushing hostess. You
will find a silk pattern, also Mrs. Bar
ton-a slight acknowledgment OF your
kindness in unconsciously assisting
my-escape.
Young man, you did bravely last
evening" observed the practical
and l want to thank you"
Only one thing could come of a
bright, sensible young man like Hap
meeting a lovely, affectionate country
maid like Rose.
1t was an engagement, and the silk
pattern came in finely for a gown for
Mrs Barton at the wedding.
Copyright 1918 by w C. ChapmanJ
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
What Did the jury Think

A lawyer was arguing a case to the
fury in claim and delivery case in
volving the possession of 36 hogs. In
the course of his argument he spoke
as follows: Nov, gentlemen of the
jury we are entitled to all of these
hogs or none of them, and we do not
want you to compromise your verdict.
Bear in mind, gentlemen OF the jury,
when you go into that jury room to
decide, that the number of hogs in
volved in this case is S6, just three
times the number that's on that jury"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CON.
STITUTlON or OHIO.
ExEmPTIso PUBLIC sOaOs FROM TAxATloN.


Be q rssolved by the General Assswbiy Gi
SEerioN !. A proposition shall be submit
ted 70 the electors OF the state OF Ohio, on the
first Tuesday after the hrst Monday IN No
vember, 1913, TO amend article XII Of the
constitution Of the state Of Ohio by the ad.
dition OF section u, TO read as followsi
ARTICLE XII.
Finance and TardiioH.
SEc, 70. Bonds of the state of Ohio and o.
any city, village, hamlet, county, road district
or township in the state, and bonds issued in
behalf of the public schools OF Ohio and the
means of instruction in connection Herewith
shall be exempt from taxation.
SECTION 2. That this amendment shall take
effect. and be in force from and after il
adoption.
Speaker Of the House of ReBrfseHidtiVsG
HueH J., Nichols,
.President Of the Senate,
Adopted April 18th, 1918.
UNITED STATES or AMERICA,
STATE or ONO,
Office of the Secretary Of State.
/, CHAS. II. GRAVES, Secretary Of State
Of the State of Ohio do hereby certify that the
foregoing is an exemphed copy, carefully
compared by me with the original rolls now
on file in this office and in my official custody
as Secretary Of State and found 10 be true
and correct, of a joint resolution adopted BY
the General Assembly Of the State OF Ohio,
on the 18th day of April, A. D, 1918. and
filed in this office on the 30th day of April,
a. ID. 1918 entitled "Jont Resolution 70
Amend Article XII Of the Constitution OF
Ohio by the adoption of Section l2"
Tx TESTIMONY WHEREOF, l have hereunto
subscribed my name, and affixed my official
seal at the City Of Columbus, Ohio, this 10Th
day of June, A. D. 1913.
cHAs. H. GRAVES.
Secretary Of Stafe
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
Making Rustic Chair Of Stump.

A serviceable and exceedingly rustic
substitute for the usual lawn chair
may be made from stump. In max.
ing the chair the tree was cut down
in such a way as to leave a stump
standing about three feet above the
ground. The seat was formel by
making a second cut foot below the
top and extending about. two-thirds
of the way through the stump and
chipping out the wood above 1t. Il
was then an easy matter to chip out
the remaining portion to the form OF q
curved chair back.-Ex.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
WHY FLOWERS ARE BLUE

Gardeners often try in vain to pro-
duce blue varieties Of certain flowers
DR.. Kegan points out in knowledge
that the blue coloring depends upon
a special kind of tannin, and as this is
not produced by the plants of many
families. he advises gardeners to
cease from troubling to "evolute" a
pure blue flower on a plant incapable
of constructing a tannin of the par
ticular composition required
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
FRITZ scHEFF A BANKRUPT.
Noted Actress Files Petition in New
York-LiabiIitie $15oooo-
Assets $4,000.

New York-Fritzi Scheff, of foot
light fame, filed voluntary petition in
bankruptcy here. She owes approx
mately $15O,OOO Her assets, including
real estate at Big Stone Gap, Va,
home of her former husband, John
Fox, jr., novelist, are listed at S75,0OO
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
AUTHORIZATION oE PuRLIcAIloN.

Dcbdrinient Of Public Printing Of Ohio
Publication Of the above proposed amend.
ment to the Constitution OF Ohio, under Sec.
ton of an act entitled, "An act relating to
certain proposed amendments to the Constitu.
ton Of Ohio and the publication thereof"
passed by the General Assembly Of Ohio, April
2S, 1913, is authorized by the Department of
Public Printing Of the State of Ohio.
FRANK HARPER,
Supervisor Of Public Printing.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
In a Sad pllont.

A little girl who has returned from
her fisit visit to lake, where she
ran wild" startled her parents and
company the other afternoon when
she stood on a pillow and exclaimed:
Say, want to dive, but darned II
/ see any place to dive"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03

AUTHORIZATION OF PUBLICATION.

DEPARTMENT of Public Printing of Ohio
Publication of the above proposed amend.
ment to the Constitution Of Ohio under Sec
tion 3 of an act entitled, "An act relating to
certain proposed amendments to the Constitl
ton of Ohio and the publication thereof
passed by the General Assembly of Ohio April
28, 1913, is authorized by the Department OF
Public Printing of the State of Ohio.
FRANK HARPER,
Supervisor of Public Printing
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03

AJTHoRIzATIoN of PUBLICATION.

DEPARTMENT of Public Printing of Ohio.
Publication of the above proposed amend
ment to the Constitution of Ohio, under Sec
ton 3 of an act entitled. "An act relating to
certain proposed amendments to the Constltu
tion of Ohio and the publication thereof,
passed by the General Assembly Of Ohio, April
28, 1918, is authorized bv the. Department oi
Public Printing of the State of Ohio
FRANK HARPER,
Supervisor of Public Printing
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
[Seall
AUTHORIZATION OF PUBLICATION.

Debayimsnt Of Public Printing Of Ohio.
Publication of the above proposed amend.
ment to the Constitution Of Ohio under Sec.
ton of an act entitled "An act relating to
certain pronosed amendments TO the Constitu-
ton of Ohio and the publication thereof"
passed by the General Assembly Of Ohio, April
28, 1918 is authorized by the Department Of
Public Printing Of the State Of Ohio,
FRANK HARPER,
SnbeTviIor of Public Printing.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
Hotel RIoekn for Tombstones.

New York.-The granite blocks that
have served as walls for the old Astcr
house here will be sold to tomb
stone maker by the firm engaged 70
raze the landmark.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03
Hound Causes Jail Sentence.

West Milford, N Y.-Because a
hound he sold refused to stay with its
purchaser. James Gregory spent one
day in jail here.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03

One Of the pretty" places in Glacier
National Park, Montana, where nearly
everything is grand" is Trick falls,
the downward plunge of Two Medi-
cine river. In times of high water the
stream flows directly over the brow
of the rocks. AS the water recedes an
underground passage becomes the run
way for the river and the falls lose
several feet in height, but gain in
added beauty. The photograph shows
the water flowing over the rocks and
from the lower passage at the same
time
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-03

One of the most famous of the many
famous oak trees in England is the
Parliament oak, once included within
the bounds of the Royal Sherwood for
est. 1t derives its name from a parlia-
ment having been held under it by
Edward I. in 1890. The girth of this
tree is 28 feet inches. 1t still -four
ishes, though only the outer shell re-
mains, supported by iron rods.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1913-06-16
LOCAL MOMENT

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
SENATOR MARITIME
MOST SORELY PERPLEXED

In the New York sun OF FEBRUARY
the senator is quoted as having said
that he might not vote for the younger
Wilson even were the older to request
him so to do. lie is quoted further as
follows:
II regard the candidacy Of Jo-
seph r. Wilson as unfortunate. 1t is
unfortunate for Governor Wilson, un-
fortunate for the democratic party.
and unfortunate for the country that
he should aspire to the place. 1t Is
hound TO be misunderstood and mis-
construed. Mr.. Wilson is fine young
gentleman and unquestionably quail
fled for the duties OF the office Of
secretary OF the Senate, but his re1a-
tionship to the President pre-
sents a barrier against the wisdom of
his election When Senator Lea OF Ten
nessee asked me to support the can
didacy Of Mr. Wilson | told him that
I could not do so. The candidacy, fur
thermore. might be construed as
smacking Of nepotism.'
The Sun states that other members
of the upper house. supposed to be
friendly to the policies of the Pres
ent-elect, feel as does Mr.. MARITIME
tbat the propriety of the candidacy is
questionable as would be the wisdom
NJ his election
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
Has Caused Embarrassment
by Candidacy for Secre-
tary of the Senate
1T. b. STALLINGS AND
GATES ARE RUNNING
Senator MARITIME Though Great Friend
of Next President Cannot Vote
for His Brother for
the Place
ny HUGH W. ROBERTS

From a national political standpoint
the three-cornered race for secretary
of the United States Senate is ap-
pealing at the present moment with Pc
culiar though natural force TO Ala
bamians. This is due primarily to the
fact that one OF the candidates is an
Alabamian, Thomas B. stallings of
Greenville, brother of Col Jesse F.
stallings of Birmingham and secretary
to Senator Joseph f. Johnston.
The other candidates are Robert II.
Gates, washington correspondent of
the Memphis Commercial Appeal. and
Joseph r.. Wilson, city editor of the
Nashville Banner, and brother of Pres
ident-elect Woodrow Wilson.
But for the fact that Mr. Wilson Is
an applicant for the position. compar-
atively few people would be interested
In the struggle for the $4,000 berth. As
IL is, the little story has become of
nationwide interest, because it is on
the surface apparent that serious COM
plications might ensue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
ATTITUDE OF WILSON
AND HIS BROTHER

In the first place it is said to be
indisputably true that the President
elect has displayed no heart interest
in the ambition of his brother none of
that interest which might prompt an
ordinary brother to rush to the as
sistance of fraternal relatives or, for
the sake of propriety to check the po-
litical ardor of such an individual. 1t
is understood that had Governor Will
son assumed any other attitude in re-
gard 10 the candidacy of his brother
he would have proved false to what Is
purported to be his determination to
fight shy of little politics. and espe-
cially that brand which involves the
collection and accumulation of fat and
luscious spoils of office.
And I'm the second place It is uni
versa1ly agreed that the determination
of City Editor Wilson to step into the
limelight and cap one of the choicest
plums in the gift of the Senate was
not inspired by the fact that his re-
lationship to the President-to-be will
naturally give him a decided advan-
tage over the other candidates in the
field.
And 1t is understood that the can
ddate is not imbued simply with tho
patriotic determination TO give to his
country every vestige of virtue with
which the Wilson family is said to be
81 bountifnlly blessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
VISITORS DISCUSS NEEDS
FOR AN EXTRA SESSION


There was a live and Humorous
discussion of the need of an extraor-
dinary session of the legislature yester-
day in the lobby Of the Hotel Morris.
in which two members of the .legisla-
ture and the superintendent of educa-
ton We're engaged. The legislators
were j. Fall Robertson of st. Clair and
Albert p. Bush of Mobile. The super
intendent of education was Henry J..
Willingham of Montgomery.
The discussion was started when Mr..
Bush humorously answered, a question
as to whether or not there should be an
extra session on account OF the neces-
sity of putting the anti-f amendment
into effect He replied:
We'll, as jefferson is SO rich and
pays no taxes. Jefferson should call
the session and withstand for the state
the enormous expense"
I can't agree with YOU" said Mr..
Robertson, who possibly had missed the
humor In Bush's remark "Thev are
giving Jefferson the very deuce in the
matter Of taxation. In truth, there
should be an extra session to put the
anti-fee amendment into effect. and
TO reduce the cost of living in Ala
bama. Taxation is some thing fearful
Mr.. Willingham then entered.
IF the extra session is called said
he, the legislators should certainly
submit to the people the question of
local taxation for the support of.
schools This is one of the liSest issues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
COMPLICATIONS MIGHT
FOLLOW CANDIDACY

But complications are certain to fol-
low, think the wise men. It Is barely
possible that no man Will vote for
city Editor Wilson simply because City
Editor Wilson is a brother of the Pres
ident- elect 1t is barely possible, it
Is repeated. that no senator will vote
for the Wilson applicant In the hope
of receiving in return pat of COM
mendation from the next chief exec
utive of the nation. And IL would not
be in accord with human nature We're
some senator to refrain from voting
for Wilson for fear lest 'the people
at home might say that he so voted
TO satisfy and appease the President.
And IL Is barely possible, too, that no
senator will endeavor or refrain from
ondeavoring to convert other senator's
to the standard of the younger Wilson
because bv such action some unto
ward result might be effected.
All Of these possibilities are barely
possible. And yet the candidacy of the
brother. the wise men think. will bring
complications into play which might
have their effect in some strange and
uuaccountable manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
LITTLE ROCK CITY
OFFICIALS HERE
Inspect Pavements of Birmingham and
Visit Commissioners-Go to
Memphis

For the purpose of inspecting the
pavements of Birmingham three city
officials of Little Rock were in Bir-
mingham yesterday. The party in
cluded C. e. fdmith. an alderman; A. B.
Poe Of the hoard of public affairs, and
Henry Leave ison. city engineer of Lit
tie Rock. lie party came here from
New Orleans and left last night for
Memphis where the pavements in that
city will be inspected.
The officials were the guests of w.
w. Robinson of the Bithulitic Paving
company of Nashville. They called upon
Mr.. Exum at the city hall, Mr.. Ryall,
Mr.. Kirkpatrick city engineer, Mr..
Weatherly and Judge Lane. The Of
ficials we're all accorded a warm well
come to the city.
During the afternoon the officials
were shown around Highland avenue by
their hosts and while the day was far
from inviting they seemed to be well
pleased with their stay here.
The officials during the heighth of
the rain enjoyed many diversions which
are to be found in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
COMPANY WILL Fill;
SURETY BOND TODAY

The surety bond of the Birmingham
Waterworks company case against the
city for $4,000 will be filed this morning
In the federal court The bond will be
filed by London & Fits and Walker
Percy. counsel for the water company.
George C. Oliver. the well known bond
broker. executed the bond for the water
company.
The bond was ordered by Judge Grubb
of the federal court when he granted
the temporary injunction against the city
preventing the municipal authorities from
placing into effect the so-called Weathery
water ordinance The bond is TO pro-
tect such water consumers from loss
aud difference in rates for water charges
provided the court of appeals upholds
the Weatherly ordinance and .reverses
Judge Grubb The difference in rates be-
tween the Weatherly ordinance and the
contract OF 1855, under which the water
company is now collecting rates. Is said
10 be considerable. The city wished 4
bond of 10000 to adequately protect wa
ter consumers The company insisted
that SIS, 600 was sufficient while Judge
Grub fixed the amount at S50.Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
WOOLEY RETIREMENT
SIGNIFICANT EVENT

For instance. Robert Wooley of New
York. who was associated with the
President elect in his New York cam
paign headquarters, announces his re-
-irement from the race for secretary
of the Senate. 1t was understood by
Mr Stallings of Alabama and others
in washington that the President elect
had indorsed the candidacy of Mr..
Wooley. What does Mr., Wooley say
in his card of withdrawal? This.
~ retire from the field in favor Of
Joseph wilson,
The New York Sun of February .
stated that 1t is understood that Mr..
Wooley did not care to stand In oppo-
sltion to the brother Of the President
elect.
Would the defeat of Joseph Wilson
nv democratic senators be construed
nv the nation at large as rebuke TO
the democratic President?
This question is distressing certain
members of Congress- One of the most
seriously distressed is Senator MARITIME
Of New Jersey. a stanch friend and
admirer of Governor Wilson, whose
election was brought about In part by
the interest and effort of the next
TJraofHAnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
Former BankerSurrendered
to Sheriff Yesterday and
Was Placed in Jail
EMBEZZLEMENT OF
$220,0O0 CHARGED
State Was Startled in 1908 by Suspen-
sion of Bessemer Savings Bank
and the Disappearance of
Captain Cornwall

Capt. I. J. Cornwall who was pres-
ident of the Bessemer Savings Bank
when it failed in June, 1893 having a
shortage of 100000 and against whom
are a number of Indictments for en-
bezzlement, surrendered to the sheriff
of Jefferson county yesterday and Is
in the county Jail. The cases against
Captain Cornwall are set in the city
court of Bessemer one OF them Will be
called this morning as Judge Fort, who
has been appointed to try them, got
through with the Perkins ease in the
criminal court last night and VIII
sound the docket in the Bessemer court
this morning.
No reasons are assigned for the ac-
ton Of Captain Cornwall giving him
self up. So far as can be learned none
OF his bondsmen are not IN the least
concerned about his appearances in
court; in fact he has been with SOW
eral of them in the city for the past
few days The case pending in the
Bessemer court may have to be con-
tinued as the act creating that, tri-
bunal debars Jail eases being tried
there. 1t is understood that Ben Per-
ry, solicitor for the Bessemer court,
will resist the transfer of tho case ~
the criminal court of the county.
In June, 1903, the entire state was
startled by the announcement that the
Bessemer Savings bank had suspended
payment and that Captain CORNWALL
had disappeared. leaving a shortage OF
$220000.
Captain. Cornwall was indicted on 10
charges of embezzlement and after be-
ing absent about three months in Brit
ish Honduras voluntarily returned to
the state and gave himself up. lie had
no difficulty in making bond in each
case Al the first trial plea of in
sanity was made and the defendant
acquitted. At the next trial his az
torneys entered IA plea of former jeop
ardy The matter WAS in the courts
quite a while and was passed aud re-
set number of times finally at the
last trial which was held in September,
1910, the plea of former jeopardy was
denied and the case was to have been
tried on its merits. owing TO the siek-
nesss of one of the counsel for the de-
fandant the trial was continued ana
the same case is set for today
throughout the long progress Of the
case Captain Cornwall has never lacked
Influential friends. In fact. all his
bondsmen are business or professional
men Of Bessemer lie Is residing at
present in South Carolina. capt. Frank
$. White & Sons of this city and Ross
4, Goodwin of Bessemer are his counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
II THE HOTELS

. 4Kolf of Atlanta, L. Ward of Camp
Hill and B. G. Snyder of Uniontown are
registered at the Hillman.
G. Norris of Epes. ]. T. Mcclure of Ches-
ter, s C.. and L. II. Doty of Meridian
are stopping at the Birmingham.
F. r. Allison of Gadsden. w. NJ. Lowry
of Fort Payne and NJ. B. Hammond of
Gadsden are registered at the Florence.
Miles Hardy of Selma. E. p. Brown OF
Johns and ]. w. Virgin of Montgomery
are among those stopping at the Morris.
J. w. Davis of Maben, A. ]. Battle of
Admission and G. w Ash of Mobile are
among those registered at the Metropoli-
tan.
r. A. sewell of Atlanta. II. w Gran
ford of Jasper and W. C. Clark of JAS
per are anon gthe arrivals at the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-12
Charles Stewart to Lecture

DR. Charles stewart of Chicago, sail
to be the foremost negro newspaper corre-
spondent in the country, viii speak "a
st. Paurs Methodist Episcopal church to-
night on Uncle Ned and His Son. The
coiored people are arranging 10 give him
a great reception. Stewart is a native
Of Kentucky and is. one Of the forces az
work in the south for the Development
of the negro. holding up the doctrine Of
Industry. honesty and reliability for the
young negro He got his early traiuing
on the Courier-Journal OF Louisville and
went to Chicago in 1851, working sinea
on some OF the leading papers of that
city. lie has spent number of yeats
In the south among his people, lecttr-
ing and writing. He Viii reach the CITY
at noon today and remain until tonisht.
after his lecture, thence 70 Jackson, Miss.
10 speak at Jackson college