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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
TOURING IN JOLO
Many Old Spanish Houses With
Open Porches.
Traveller Impressed With Different
Modes Of Dress-Moros Wear
Tight Skin Trousers-Women
AttIred Similar TO Men.

London.-There are old Spanish
houses In Jolo with open porches sit
uated up tout OF bolo reach) on the
second floor. AZ night these were
lighted with big Chinese lanterns
The officers club also was usually
brilliant, and one evening pleasant
strains OF music indicated that
dance was in progress there. The
same night there was a concert in
the park for the public. "The public
consisted of dozen soldiers, fully
armed, the ships engineer and my
self. The band played opera and pop
ular airs, even including pieces from
"The Sultan of Sulu." How out of
place any such ligh opera conception
of the island seemed!
Meanwhile weird Chinese music
emanated from the upper regions OF
her residences. The merchants
from the Flowery Kingdom were hay-
ing their gayety also safely out OF
reach of the ever dreadful bolo.
One morning two soldiers persuad'
ed me to go out to see the real city,
particularly the market. This was a
big and busy place and the costumes
there would have attracted as much
attention on Manilas Escolta as on
New York's Broadway. Here the
Moros wore their full regalia, includ-
ing the dreadful knife.
The Moros as a rule wore skin tight
trousers and their agile legs gave
them a spidery appearance, but there
we're also Javanese and East Indian
costumes. The turban and the fez
were the most popular headgear. The
women wore trousers of the baggy
Chinese type, but there we're also
scarfs, sarongs and bright handker-
chiefs In evidence, and 1t sometimes
seemed as though men and women
dressed Unfortunately, for many
wore articles of clothing that seemed
intended for the other sex.
AS for any claim to being the fair
sex the Moro women will have to
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
AIrman's Dream.

M. EsnauIt, Pelterie, one of the
bsst-known French aviation experts,
is of opinion that the day will come
when communication between the
earth and the moon and stars will be-
possible in aeroplanes.
Providing that radium is one day
found in large quantities and that
some way of Harvesting its energies
Is discovered by scientists, he calcu-
lates that an aeroplane weighing a
ton apropos of an administrative mu-
800 miles which separate the earth
the moon in three hours and five
minutes.
About 800 pounds of radium would
be necessary to provide the fuel for
the Journey At the current price
about $1O,OOOOOO,OOO worth would be
required.
Trips to certain of the stars he
considers equally practicable.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

that night. but managed to meet Leila
on the street
"oh, II only had that scapegrace.
Cyrus Moore!" cried Leila. when Ned
had narrated his dismal story.
why. what has Cyrus got 10 do
with it," asked the unsophiaticated
Ned.
He has played one Of his practical
jokes on you and will take delight
In boxing his ears when he puts in
an appearance again." declared the
irate little miss About two years
ago some jokers got papa to Join
the Sons OF Monus.' They gave him
a terrible initiation and he never
forgives even an allusion to the host"
Il certainly have put my foot In
IT." groaned poor Ned.
you certainly have" agreed Leila.
What can / do?"
Go and see papa and explain" ad-
vised Leila.
Somehow Ned could not summon
up the courage TO do this. He
passed the Allen home the next eve
ming. There were no lights In the
house and he took up his station in
the shadow Of big tree.
THE family have gone out to some
neighbor's, suppose" he reasoned.
'Ill stay here and catch the Judge
as he returns"
It was nearly one-half an hour
later when Ned prjcked up his ears.
The gate latch OF the Allen place
clicked and some one came out. He
recognized the light overcoat tho
Judge wore. As the pedestrian passed
him Ned stepped out from covert.
Just a word, judge" he began
bin!
The wearer OF the overcoat shot
out his fist, dropped something he
was carrying and put down the street
on run.
We'll. this is queer!" commented
Ned. staring vaguely after the fugi-
tive, "He dropped a package, l de-
clare!"
Ned stared hard as he opened pill
low case to find It stuffed full Of Eil.
verware, documents and jewelry
He guessed the oracle speedily--a
burglar had looted the Allen home,
taking the judges overcoat as well.
Ned sat down on the front steps
to await the return OF the AllensA
Soon Leila and her father came into
view.
why, Ned" exclaimed the daugh.
ter
That young mani" growled the
Judge. You'll find a better password
than your last one, If you expect to
stay around here"
Yes, see-this is my password on
the present occasion" explained Ned.
as he handed over the stolen plunder
and explained about It.
The judge was fairly delighted TO
recover papers Of great value, he de-
clared Ned took heart.
Judge Allen" he said manfully,
there's only one password I'll ever
use, If you consent to my plea for
happiness"
And what's that?" asked the
Judge.
"Lella-hrst, last and all of the
time-Leilai"
Copyright, 1918. by w. G. Chapman)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

features Of the whole proceeding. 1t
seemed inexplicable how one man
could manipulate so many birds
swimming and diving as they we're in
all without their reins be-
coming hopelessly entangled. Yet by
sorting them with a lightning hand.
overland movement, these leads
were always kept clear, and never
once did l see a man in real difficult
ties. When a cormorant has com;
pletely filled its gullet, It naturally
takes no further interest in the pro.
ceedings, and will then swim idly
upon the surface. When this is OBJ.
served, the unfortunate creature lie
promptly hauled In board, and by
gentle but firm pressure Of the hand
1t is forced ANONYMOUSLY to disgorge
its booty, whereupon 1t is thrown
back 10 recommence its thankless
task. In this way a single bird will
account for a large number of fish
during the night, and as the flock
numbers upwards OF a hundred indi.
viduals, the total catch is sometimes
considerable. In the morning, when
all is over, the cormorants are al.
lowed to rest on the gunwale Of the
boat, each bird, known by name, hav.
ing its allotted perch, which 1t de-
fends with angry croaks and pecks
should a neighbor dare to dispute its
right. The birds are absolutely fear.
less Of their masters, and can be
freely handled.
There could hardly be more inter.
esting experience than to follow
fotilla OF cormorant boats at work
on a still midsummer night. Even
the Japanese themselves appreciate
the picturesqueness of the proceed
ings, and every evening numerous
boatloads OF spectators may be seen
on the river awaiting their arrival at
Gifu. The fishing appears to be at its
best in August, during which month
the late Mikado used frequently to
visit the scene.
The great braziers-huge, cracking
baskets of flame-cast a strange and
lurid glare over the surroundings. In
their dazzling light the brightly illum
mated figures Of the fishermen seem
to stand out with almost unnatural
sharpness against the velvety black |
ness of the night, while the mems |
harsh cries of encouragement, the |
loud clatter of their oars, and the
showers Of kissing sparks falling upon |
the water all add to the weirdness
of the scene.
Cormorants are apparently not very
difficult to train, and have been used |
in Europe for sporting purposes far
more often than is generally supposed.
Early in the seventeenth century
James l. was enamored with the
sport, and appointed someone Master
of Cormorants," while he even went
so far as to have ponds cut in q
near Westminster for
the reception of various kinds Of fish
which we're to be afterwards captured
by his tame birds. OF recent years
the well-known falconer Captain
Salvin proved highly successful with
his cormorants, and there are still
some French sportsmen who keep
these birds for their own entertain
ment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

the first ice with the Judge that
counts"
Say, couldn't you introduce meT'
suggested Ned with eagerness.
"MSH Why" declared Cyrus, 1T
would doom your case at the start.
Truth is, am down in the judges
bad books for a joke l played on
him. Mixed up some law references
be had in an important case and
made a monkey of him in open court.
He never forgave me. Oh, say!"
fairly shouted Cyrus, as though struck
by a sudden idea of tremendous
force,-'the very thing!"
What is?" inquired Ned hopefully.
why didn't l think of 1t before!"
exclaimed Cyrus, magnificent! 1t
solves the problem. l can put you
In just right with the judge-hur-
rahl I. D. L. A. s. o. M"
"Eh!" stared the bewildered Ned,
wondering II his friend was taking
leave of his senses.
~ Dearly Love A Son OF
Momus'-see?" propounded Cyrus.
Il don't" confessed Ned in hope
less wonderment.
Secret society. Great go in town
two years ago. Got the Judge to
Join. Initiated him. First thing you
do when you see him shout that at
him. Then give the password
What is it," inquired Ned in his
artless way, catching on.
''Sesquepedalian."
"What1l he do then?"
Recognize you as brother mem
ber-take you to his fraternal and
paternal arms. Oh, how lucky l
though of it!" and Cyrus chuckled
till he wriggled.
In perfect good faith Ned Dayton
called at the ofice of Judge Allen
the following day. He stated his
name. Yes, his host had heard him
mentioned by his daughter, but he
said 30 grufly and he scanned the
young man over as If he was on the
witness stand.
Judge Allen" spoke our hero, Il
have come on a very particular err
rand, but frst-T. D. L. A. S. o. M"
What"
The eminent jurist turned black in
the face. He gave his innocent Wis
itor a terrible look.
"' Sesquepedalian, added the over
confident Ned with a knowing smile.
"Why-why!" fairly shrieked the
Judge, jumping to his feet and sei1-
ing a law book. did you come here
to insult me? II you don't get out Of
this ONCE double quick I'll break
every bone in your body!"
Bang! smash! clatter!--t per-
turbed Ned got through the doorway
just as the ponderous law tome
gra1ed his head, shattered the glass
IN the ONCE door and preceding him
on rushing roll down the stairs and
to the street.
Ned sought his friend Cyrus for
consolation. but found that he had
suspiciously and mysteriougly left
town on a fishing trip. He dared not
venture TO call at the Allen home
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

HIS ONLY PASSWORD
ax aEoRoE ELMER COBB.

BY GEOhoE ELMEH SObp'
'I'm sorry for you. Ned" observed
Cyrus Moore.
I'm sorry for myself" responded
Ned Dayton. rather grewsomely.
Look here. Cyrus, you're my best
ohum and you are the cousin OF the
girl | love. You must know her IA
thsr and his ways pretty we'll. Is he
really the terrible tyrant they de-
scribe him?"
Ned" explained Cyrus, solemnly,
hes regular ogre. He'll probably
gnash his teeth and jump on you
and maybe throw you from his Of
fice window. / know two fellows
who made up to Leila and submit
ted their prospects to the old man.
One has left town and the other is
running yet"
Ned looked pretty much concerned.
n he had not been so much in love,
he might have noticed sly twinkle
in the eye OF his notwithstanding
comrade.
Well" observed Ned after a mo-
ment OF serious thought. 'Tll beard
this desperate lion In his den, come
what may"
Ned was inspired with no ordinary
love for pretty petted Leila Allen,
the alleged ogre's only daughter. He
had come down TO Hopeton at the In
vitation OF Cyrus Moore, his chum,
TO meet his fate, 1t was decidedly up
to him now TO advise stern dignined
old Judge Allen that he wished TO
enter his family as a son-in-law.
There could be no possible objec-
tionB to this, except that Ned had
no business experience and was cred
ulous and innocent OF the ways OF
the world. II this latter had not
been true he would have discounted
Moore's lurid references to Leila's
father and have recalled Moore's rep
utation as a practical joker on all
occasions.
Ned had not AZ yet seen Judge AL
len except at a distance. or a
verify the Judge was a rather severe
and ultra-dignified looking person.
Ned could show up pretty well, how
ever, as to family income and pros
poets, II he was only given chance
to present his claims.
That's just It. you see," declared
Cyrus, the sly tease. TITS breaking
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
He'd Called Seventeen.

Jim was a new porter Ia the hotel,
and he was putting in his first night
at his new and responsible position. 1t
was five in the morning, and so Jim
had done all he was told, and was get
ting on splendidly.
Call II and A." commanded the
night clerk as he looked over his call
sheet. Jim obeyed. After he had been
gone for considerable time the clerk
went up on see If he had called the
rooms designated
WELL" sighed the new porter, whom
he found on the third floor, I've got
seventeen of 'em up, but I haven't
started on the other four yet."-Na-
tional Food Magazine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
One on the LAWYER.

Here's a bit Of cross-examination
dug up by jovial lawyer from his
fund of "reminiscences:
Q.-Now, what we're the exact words
used by the prisoner when he spoke to
you?
Ale said he stole the watch.
Ono, no. He wouldn't have used
the third person.
A.-But there was no third person;
only the two Of us.
Q.-Then he must have said: q
stole the watch"
A.-Begorra, maybe you did, but he
didn't squeal on you.-Cincinnsd
Times-Star
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
HUSBAND MAY FlB TO WIFE
White Lies, as Marital Diplomacy,
Approved by Ohio Judge-Should
Tell Them GraveIy.

Cleveland, GA husband should
use diplomacy with his wife, that is,
when trifling lie will preserve the
domestic calm, he should tell it grave,
ly and well.
This is the substance of a judicial
opinion by Judge George L. Philips, in
the divorce action of John F. Grigo-
lett. Mr.. Grigolett went to lodge meet
ings and then told his wife, although
she did not approve. Said Judge Phil
ips:
"A wife objects to lodge meetings,
why tell her about them? What she
doesn't know won't hurt her"
The Judge refused divorce.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
Red Garments Cure for LazIness.

Chicago.-Red garments are the
best cure for laziness, according to
DR.. Albert Ahrens Of San Francisco at
a meeting of the American Associa-
tion for the study of spondylotherapy.
Il have tested the color scheme on
humans and animals, and find red to
be the type imparting the greatest
energy" said Doctor Ahrens. "Yel.
low has the opposite effect. 1t calms,
enervates, not to say stupefes."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

1t is estimated that it would cost
10000 thoroughly to cleanse the Ser
pentine, where, now that the school
holidays have begun, boys may bathe
at ali hours of the day. yet 1t cost
only $4,000 to construct. This was
in 1870, when Queen Caroline had It
formed from ten separate ponds, fed
by the River Westbourne, which then
ran across the park into the Thames
at Chelsea After this river became
polluted by the increase Of population
On its banks 1t was turned under
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

clerks invited all the young law stu
dents of Newburg to spend the after
noon at their Office. The judge re-
turned Unexpectedly for some addi-
tional papers he wished to use, and
the air was filed with tobacco smoke
and idleness when he entered.
ITO what unexpected good fortune
do owe the visit of so many young
people?" inquired the judge, with a
smile at the array of young men
whose muddy shoes were resting on
the top of his polished mahogany
desk.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
Mothsr Of ren Wake 1.boo MIIea.

Minneapolis, Minn.-Mrs. Marie
Chandler of Mlddletown. N. Y, mother
Of ten children, three Of whom accom-
panied her, finished a 1,5OO-mile walk
here, winning $4,000. Friends in Mid
dletown agreed to rebuild Mrs. Chan.
dler's burned house providing she
made the trip from New York In 6k
days. She spent SO days on the road,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
PAID HIM TO BE TRUTHFUL
Youngster Also Proved His Ability to
Get Himself Out of a Tight
Situation.

County Judge Albert H. F. Seeger
of Orange county, N. Y, is lawyer
who doesn't believe in wasting time
during office hours, and his office force
devotes the daylight of six days a
week to work.
Some years ago the judge went
away for a Saturday afternoon and his
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
New Rook-MarIker.

A welcome little gift to a man or o
woman Of any age-providing that II
is a person having the reading habit
lis the newest thing in book-markers
This is simply a double eight-inch
long and two-inch wide strip of pin
seal, morocco or alligator leather I'm,
ished along the side edges with heavy
machine stitching, and at the ends
with two-inch cut fringe of match.
ing pelt. On both the fiat sides oI
the strap in letters OF gold, silver OF
ebony Is the legend. Here / Stopped"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
The Objection.

Patience hear that Montreal po-
lice authorities are in favor of the pro-
posal to add several police women to
the force.
Patrice-The trouble is that none Of
'em want to be plain-clothes women, /
suppose.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
EquaI 70 the oceaaIon.

The eminent traveller who was Civ.
ing an illustrated lecture threw a
picture Of celebrated Japanese upon
the screen.
This" he said, ''is u portrait of
Admiral Togo, l wonder If any little
boy or girl In the audience has ever
heard Of him or can tell me what
made him famous"
Bobby Shortall raised his hand.
well. my sonY'
Hes the man they named the
SaAEoy Toga trunk aftsE."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
Four-YearoId Child on Lone Jaunt.

New York.-Fdur-year-old Margare-
tina Rischem arrived here from Wen
ma, Austria, on her way to Kenwood.
Cal, where her mother is living. The
little child's only protection was a
card attached to her dress. which
read: please take care of me. am
going to my mamma. Please do not
kiss me-"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

Everyone was at loss for a reply
except the judges youngest student
Offering the Judge his own chair and
bowling low he replied with gravity:
ITO your absence, sir"
The boy was put on salary the fol
lowing week for truthfulness.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

three bottles and It made me well and
strong and 1 avoided a dreadful opera
ton. now have two fine healthy chill
dren, and 1 cannot say too much about
whatLydiaE E. Pinkham sVegetable Conn
pound has done for me. - Mrs. LEE
MANGEs, R. F. D. 10, Mogadore, Ohio.
Why will women take chances with
an operation or drag out sickly, half
hearted existence, missing three-fourths
of the Joy of living, when they can lind
health in Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound2
For thirty years it has been the stand
ard remedy for female ills, and has re-
stored the health of thousands of women
who have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, Inflammation,
liberation, tumors, irregularities, etc.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOntl.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by
woman and held In strict confidence.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

ground, and the Serpentine water has
since been drawn from wells, which
also supply the Round Pond and the
lakes in Buckingham palace grounds
and st. James park.--London Chron-
1cle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
Gifted.

Il am convinced" said Mr.. Meek
ton, that women are especially quail
flied for the duties Of statesmanship."
"Why?"
Because most Of the women have
known were natural born leotnrar& "
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

female uouDleS anu
bearing down pains
that 1 could not
stand on my feet
long enough todo my
work. The doctor
said l would have TO
undergo an opera
ton, but my husband
wanted me TO try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
mound first i took
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

nomic purposes. This may at first
appear to be a somewhat primitive
method Of obtaining fish, yet it seems
TO be a very serviceable one, and has
at least the merit Of being exceeding
ly picturesque. The antiquity OF this
form Of fishing is incontrovertible,
and is conclusively proved by the ex-
istence Of very early Japanese paint
ings, which, If we allow for a some
what crude and Oriental treatment,
otherwise faithfully depict the sport
as it is practiced down to the pres
ent day We have also documentary
evidence to show that these birds
were similarly utilized in China as far
back as the sixteenth century. In
many parts OF the latter country cor
morants are used on saltwater la
goons or sluggish rivers, where they
are allowed to swim free; but in Yum
nan and Japan, where they are tished
in swift-running streams, the birds
are invariably harnessed.
l have not had the opportunity Of
seeing them handled by the Chinese,
but few years ago when on visit
to Japan, l made a point Of going to
Gifu to study the methods adopted by
the Japanese on the River Niagara.
Here the season lasts from May to
October, during which time the river
is visited by a small migratory fish,
locally called al This fish belongs TO
the Salmonidae family, and is known
to ichthyologists as Plecoglossus alti-
wells T. and S. In size, it hardly ever
exceeds a foot in length, and is more
often only six or seven inches long
The Japanese epicures praise it very
highly as a table delicacy, though it
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
Not So crustY.

Though Immortality labeled "Crusty
Christopher" by Tennyson, "Christo-
pher North" was not without his
amiable side.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
To the Nursery Of Earth.

Say, mamma, was the baby sent
down from heaven?"
yes, Willie"
"They must like to have 1t quiet up
there, hey, mamma
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
Nothing More Said.

Notnln9 MORE odlo'
"Yes, lost my friend"
How was that?"
I'VE agreed to be perfectly frank
with each other"
"Yes?"
well, l got In my criticism first"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

The less a man knows about women
the more wisdom he has.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

Anyway, the man who wants the
earth gets lot of mud thrown at him.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

Mrs. .winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethlng, softens the gums, reduces inhamma'
ton Allays pain, cures wind collie ,25c bottle.kA
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31
MRS. MANGES
ESCAPES
OPERATION
How She Was Saved From
Surgeons Knife by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound.

Mogadore, ohlo.-'The first twoyears
I was married suffered so much from
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-31

UST as hawks and falcons
we're formerly used in Eu-
rope, not only for sporting
purposes, but 10 replenish
their masters larders with
furred and feathered game,
so do the Chinese and Jap
anese still employ trained
cormorants, but in their case
they are used solely for eco