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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
SYNOPSIS.

Eleanora de Toscana was singing in
Paris, which, perhaps, accounted for Ed
ward Courtlandts appearance there Null
timillionaire. he wandered about where
fancy dictated, He might be In Paris one
day and Kamchatka the next Following
the opera he goes to cafe and Is 'lc-
costed by pretty young woman. She
gave him the address Of Flora Deslmone,
vocal rival Of Toscana and Flora gives
him the address of Eleanora, whom he Is
determined to see. COurtlandt enters
Eleanora's apartments She orders him
out and shoots at him. The next day
Paris Is shocked by the mysterious dis
appearance OF the prima donna Realizing
that he may be suspected Of the abduc-
ton OF Eleanora Courtlandt arranEes for
an alibi Eleanora reappears and accuses
Courtlandt OF having abducted her. His
hlibi Is satisfactory TO the police and the
charge Is dismissed Elcanora fees TO
Lake Como TO rest after the shock. She
is followed by a number Of her admirers,
among them the prince who really pro-
cured her abduction. Courtlandt also goes
10 Como and there meets Jimmie Harr-
gan, retired prlzehghter and father Of Ell
eanora, whose real name Is Nora Harri-
gan. Harrigan takes Courtlandt into his
favor at once. He introduces Courtlandt
TO his daughter. but the latter gives no
sign OF ever having met him before She
studiously avoids him. NOra's confessor
scents n mystery Involving Nora and
Courtl9ndt He takes a strong fancy 70
the young man.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
The Mentally Defective.

In a recent contribution to the Ill.
nois Medical Journal H. H Goddard
calls ention to the prevalence of
feeble-mindedness and says: The
Importance Of this problem is recog
nized IN an instant when we learn
that at the very lowest estimate 25
per cent Of our criminals belong to
this class. Perhaps so per cent of
our prostitutes are feeble-minded
girls; the same is true Of our paupers,
our drunkards, our ne'er-do-wells; IN
fact, we now recognize that a large
percentage of the various classes of
people who make our social problems
are mentally defective. Twenty-Five
per cent is a minimum estimate, while
it has been shown that in all probabn.
ity so per cent is much nearer the
truth, and it may run even higher. A
superintendent Of one reformatory for
men estimates that rs per cent Of his
inmates are feeble-minded; careful
tests Of the girls in reform school
have shown Y per cent feeble-minded.
In fact, wherever there are any stats.
tics it invariably points to the higher
figure"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
EASY TO BE MADE RAINPR00F
Garments of Almost Any Material
Worn Can Be Rendered lmper-
vious to Moisture.

1t is generally known that garments
for rain, snow and dampness now
can be made so that they are what
might be called weatherproof Rain
coats Of rubber are still seen, but they
find a serious rivalry in the craven
ette coats, suits and wraps that look
as, far as material and cut go, like
any other garment. Most materials
now can be made rainproof. That Is
to say fabrics can be treated by
chemical processes known to certain
manufacturers so that the rain or
snow does not soak through.
Wooden material is not the only
fabric that is so treated for travel
clothes, but also silks, cottons and
the new materials made Of odd COM
positions that now are invented to
get new lusters and textures that give
us such variety in materials.
For the new outing capes there
are plaid checks, called velour check,
In the strong color combinations that
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
How ParneII Left the World,

Among the curious characteristics Of
Parnell as a leading statesman was his
capacity for avoiding publicity. 1t is
not only that he disappeared for
weeks and months. But he evidently
achieved the habit in early years of
cutting himself off at VIII from the
outside world. At the first meeting
with Mrs. O'Shea IN Palace Yard he
confessed that he had not answered
her invitation to dinner because "he
had not opened his letters for days"
There are probably men who, like
myself have achieved the art of now
and then cutting off communications.
Telephones, kilograms, letters will
pour in upon you If you let them. But
/ recommend the Parnellite method.
When you have something else to do
ignore the telephone bell, leave your
letters unopened and even when the
telegraph boy comes up with his bun
envelope say there is mo answer" I
have often left telegram unopened
till I've done the days work and mad
nights sleep!--London Chronicle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

lar. so that space is economical 10
the best advantage.
The material for the walls is con-
crete, preferably run IN molds with
provision made for dead air spaces,
on the hollow wall principle. as this
makes the warmest house because II
prevents dampness. And II Is the
cheapest construction n you take last
ing qualities into consideration
A massive effect is given by the
heavy loggia piers. And this loggia,
by the way, is considered one OF the
most attractive parts OF the whole
house. The square openings are cas-
fly fitted with fly screens. 80 II ia
adapted foS an outdoor summer par
lor and the size is sufficient 10 be OF
some use. as II is 10 feet wide and 20
feet long.
The rooms upstairs are stolen from
the roof space. And they are right
nice little rooms. too When | think
back a few years to the time when
all such room room was counted as
attic space. good only for storage of
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
DAINTY HENS is THE ORDER
Handkerchiefs, to Be In the Mode,
Must Be Distinctive Both In
Quality and Finish.

Although handkerchiefs are among
the smallest accessories Of woman's
wardrobe, they are an important fac,
tor in showing refinement in taste.
Time has passed for the fancy hand
kerchiefs which were once so much
admired, 80 it leaves the hem as the
distinctive feature in the smart styles.
Dainty hens are good form, and one
of the popular novelties is a hem as
narrow as it can be turned. Together
with this style is the variation made
by corded edges,
In contrast to these dainty hens are
the ultra-wide styles favored by some
who like the extremes. This latter
width permits Of the corner decora-
tions in simple designs which continue
In popularity to extend on to them.
One corner effects, as initials or other
simple designs, are much favored and
cutting the hem Of one corner In fan.
CY design is o pretty novelty,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

the stranger Edward Courtlandt What
a fine looking young man he was, and
how adventurous, how well-connected,
how enormously rich, and what an ex-
cellent catch She and Celeste-the
Dne innOcently and the other provo
catively-continued the subject to the
very doors Of the villa. All the while
Nora bummed softly.
what do you think of him. Nora?"
the mother Inquired
Think Of whOm?"
This Mr.. Courtlandt"
oh, ! didn't pay much attention to
him." carelessly. But once alone with
Celeste, she seized her by the arm. a
little roughly. Celeste, | love you
better than any outsider l know. But
if you ever discuss that man in my
presence again, l shall cease to regard
you even as an acquaintance He has
come here for the purpose of annoy
ing me, though he promised the pre-
feet in Paris never to annoy me again. ."
The prefect!"
Yes. The morning left Versailles
/ met him in the private office of the
prefect. He had powerful friends who
aided him in establishing an alibi
was only woman, so | didn't count"
Mora, if l have meddled in any
way" proudly, 1T has been because
/ love you, and l see you unhappy.
You have nearly killed me with your
sphinx-like actions. You have never
asked me the result of my spying for
you that night Spying is not one OF
my usual vocations, but / did it gladly
for you"
You gave him my address?" coldly.
Il did not. | convinced him that |
had come at the behest of Flora Desi-
none. He demanded her address,
which l gave him. If ever there was
man in a fine rage, it was he as he
left me to go there. If he found out
where we lived, the Calabrian assisted
him. / spoke to him rather plainly
at tea He said that he had had moth
ing whatever to do with the abduc-
tion, and l believe him am positive
that he is not the kind of man to go
that far and not proceed to the end.
And now, will you please tell Carlos
to bring my dinner to my room?"
The impulsive Irish heart was not
to be resisted Nora wanted to remain
firm, but instead she swept Celeste
into her arms. Celeste, don't be angryl
! am very, very unhappy"
If the Irish heart was impulsive, the
French one was no less so. Celeste
wanted to cry out that she was un-
happy, too
Don't bother to dress! Just give
your hair pat or two. Well all three
dine on the balcony"
Celeste flew to her room. Nora went
over to the easement window and
stared at the darkening mountains.
When she turned toward the dresser
she was astonished to find two bou-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

visited many times during the prepa-
ration Of each meal and meals come
along regularly three times a day in
most healthy families. You can't have
a cool pantry, and have It built in the
body of the house along with the
other rooms, especially in a furnace
heated house.
In one little house where a pantry
attachment like this was built on, the
space below was made into a cold
fruit room. The main cellar wall was
carried across solid and straight, ex-
cept for doorway; and a good, heavy
door was hung in the opening. The
outside wall under the pantry was car
ried up in the same solid way, and
good outside window put in, which
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
COLLAR "MAKES" THE GOWN
Most Important Accessory May Be
Fashioned in Short Time by
Clever Woman.

A clever collar is made Of lace that
is merely graduated into shape when
sewn on the bodice, while a few small
wires at the back of the neck hold it
in place This is very easy style to
copy, though it must not be con-
founded with the real medici, which is
more elaborate, and needs to be com
pleted with sharp corners.
Other collars are made Of soft white
silk or satin, very much like those
seen in the old paintings of Lord
Byron.
Only these are slightly more exag
gerated in style than the Byron col
lar of few months ago. Many Of
these have a wire run in on either
side to lift them well over the coat
collar, and give that pretty winged"
effect which is so immensely becom-
ing to many people. For summer
wear there will be all kinds of muslin
and embroidered neckwear, but on the
whole the severe modes, after the old.
fashioned Quaker and Puritan de-
signs, will be most seen.
Any one with clever fingers is able
to manufacture for herself the dain.
test and most charming connections
of this sort with very little expendi'
ture Of time or trouble, and, indeed,
there is nothing like fresh and be.
coming collar for making the plainest
of gowns or blouses attractive.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
LET HUBBY SLEEP AT NIGHT
u Baby Cries, Walk II to. Sleep, Is Ad-
vice That Is Offered to
Wives.

If your husband is of the rare and
adorable variety who offers to take
charge of the child at night, thank
heaven for having given you such a
man, and decline the offer, advises a
writer in Mothers Magazine Should
your health be unequal to the strain
of both night and day work, 1t will
probably pay better in the long run
for some one to be hired to spare you
than for him to give his strength TO
the task That is problem for cir
cumstances to solve. The point wish
to emphasize in this connection is,
that you are neither to feel aggrieved
if your husband doesn't csaim the
right 10 share in the night care of the
child, nor permit him to lose his sleep
If he pleads desire to act as assist
ant nurse.
If you have made the mistake of
asking your husband to look after the
child at night, try to look at the mat
ter reasonably. He might have been
gracious enough to tell you why he
felt his sleep Of such Importance that
he was not justified in foregoing it,
even to spare you. but there are men
who don't see things in that way and
he may be one of them. That does
not change the fact, repeat, that he
cannot do his best for you and the kid
dies when deprived of the proper
amount of slumber, and the truth that
1t is for you and the kiddies that he
works may help you to overlook the
ungraciousneas.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
First Floor Plan.

was covered with a fine wire screen.
Shelves were built in this fruit room
against the outside wall, from near
the cement floor clear up to the cell
ing. AS the room is eight feet six
inches long this gave considerable
shelf room; and it proved splendid
place to store canned fruit, butter,
eggs, and such groceries as a person
likes to buy in quantities and keep
on hand.
The fruit room and the pantry
above were connected by means of a
dumb-waiter, which has just box
about a foot square and three feet
long, vertically open on the front side,
and fitted with two shelves in the
middle. There was a pulley near the
ceiling in the pantry, and a rope with
counterweight on the other end
which balanced the box so that it
would slide easily UP and down. With
this convenience it was never neces-
sary to tote things up or down cellar.
Only one trip below was necessary at
any meal time, Very often the box
itself contained everything needed,
and it was only minutes work to
pull It up into the pantry,
Another feature in this little house,
that is quite new, is the stairway
built around the big chimney, 1t not
only looks well from the large living
room, but it occupies the least impor-
tant corner of the house; and 1t lands
you upstairs in the middle Of the hall,
in close proximity to the doors leading
into the different rooms. Under this
stair gre the steps leading to the eel
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

to pay fair price, either the white
serge frock or the white serge suit
may be satisfactorily bought in the
shops.
An exceedingly chic little coat and
skirt Of fine white serge which would
make an admirable suit for seashore
wear has been chosen for description.
The coat is made simple of line and
reaches we'll below the hips There is
a wide belt of tan colored leather
which buttons with the same colored
leather buttons at the back. The
coat also fastens at the back with
large buttons of the white serge.
In one of the small illustrations is
shown a modist little one-piece frock
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

old truck, # is easy to realize to what
extent small houses have been i'm
proved Instead of dark, dingy loft
without floor. partition, or daylight
we now have three bedrooms and q
splendid bathroom with hot and cold
water. the same as in large, expen.
sive houses.
Then. in the matter Of light, what a
change! We have here il windows
for four rooms and one stairway
which certainly looks like a liberal
allowance, even for these times of ex
travagant ideas.
1t has taken US a long time to learn
that we can build an elegant small
house as well as an elegant large
house, and we are just commencing
to put our knowledge to some practi.
cal use. Such cottages as this are be-
coming common in the more enter
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
CHATTER <.
EvetNthlna Rut the TrutI


Il don't see why the colonel didn't
invite some Of the ladies'" Mrs. Har-
rigan complained.
It's a man party. He's giving it to
please himself And ! do not blame
MIN. The women about here treat
him abominably. They come at all
times of the day and night, use his
card room, order his servants about,
drink his whisky and smoke his Gig
arettes, and generally invite them
selves to luncheon and tea and dinner.
And then, when they are ready to 60
back to their villas or hotel, take his
Imotor-boat without thank you The
colonel has about three thousand
pounds outside his half-pay. and they
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

look so well out of doors. For these
lovely mannish long loose coats that
are Invaluable winter and summer as
loose, comfortable wraps and can go
over other and lighter coats, there
are the dufle feeces with their strtk.
ing block effects sOftened by the heecy
down on the surface.
Iridescent gaberdine is something
new for travel coats, and is a reflec
ton of the changeable silk styles. II
is two-toned, shading from one color
to another, as do the other change
able materials, and is of texture that
shakes the dust we'll.
One Of the new capes made OF
cravenette material has the large hood
that can be drawn over the hat or
head, hangs in the full godet folds
and has panel Sits for the arms to
pass and which can be buttoned into
a smaller opening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
COMBINES MANY
GOOD FEATURES
Modest Dwelling in Which All the
Modern Ideas Of Comfort
Are Incorporated.
PANTRY IN PROPER POSITION
For Purposes for Which II Is Intended
Apartment Should Be, as II Is In
This Case, Placed on the Out.
side Of the House-Means
Saving Of Labor.

Mr. William A. Radford win answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining 10 the
subject OF building. for the readers OF this
paper. On account OF his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer, he
Is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
10 William a. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue. Chicago. H.. and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
CHAPTER Ix-contlnued.

Il was asleep when the pistol went
on oh, you must believe that it was
purely accidental! She was in a ter
rible state until morning. What If
she had killed you, what if she had
killed you! She seemed to harp upon
that phrase"
Courtlandt turned a sober face to-
ward her. She might be sincere, and
then again she might be playing the
first game over again, in different
guise 1T would have been embar.
RAISING if the bullet had found its
mark" He met her eyes squarely, and
she saw that his we're totally free
from surprise or agitation or interest
viii you be here long?"
1T depends
Upon Nora?" persistently.
The weather" !"
You are hopeless"
No; on the contrary, l am the
most optimistic man H. the world -
She looked into this reply very care
fully. If he had hopes Of winning
Nora Harrigan, optimistic he certainly
must be. Perhaps it was not optim-
ism Rather might it not be a pur-
pose made of steel, Lendable but not
breakable, reinforced by a knowledge
of conditions which she would have
given worlds to learn?
rs she not beautiful"
II am not poet"
Wait a moment" her eyes widen
ing. Il believe you know who did
commit that outrage
For the first time he frowned
Very we'll; | promise not to ask
any more questions"
That would be very agreeable to
me- Then, as If he realized the rude
pess of his reply, he added: Before
/ leave l will tell you all you wish to
know, upon one condition"
Tell it,"
You will say nothing to any one,
you will question neither Miss Harri-
gan nor myself, nor permit yourself
to be questioned
Il agree"
anu AON, WIZ SOu nv NdhO liz
over to your friends?"
"Over there?" aghast.
why, yes. We can sit upon the
grass. They seem to be having good
time"
What a mani Take him over, into
the enemy's camp? Nothing would be
more agreeable to her. Who would
be the stronger, Nora or this provok-
ing man?
So they crossed over and joined the
group The padre smiled. 1t was a
situation suca as he loved to study
a strong man and a strong woman, at
war But nothing happened; not
ripple anywhere to disclose the agita-
tion beneath. The man laughed and
the woman laughed, but they spoke
not to each other, nor looked once into
each others eyes.
The sun was dropping toward the
western tops. The guests were leav-
ing by twos and threes. The colonel
had prevailed upon his dinner guests
not to bother about going back to the
village to dress, but to dine in the
clothes they wore. Finally, none re-
mained but Harrigan, Abbott, the
Barone, the padre and Courtlandt And
they talked noisily and agreeably con-
corning man affairs until Rao gravely
announced that dinner was served,
1t was only then, during the lull
which followed, that light was shed
upon the puzzle which had been sub
consciously stirring Harrigans mindl
Nora had not once spoken to the son
of his old friend
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
WHITE SERGE FROCKS
INDISPENSABLE EQUIPMENT FOR
THE SUMMER RESORT.
Cost Need Not Be Great, but Garment
viii Be Found the Most servleeabIe
Of Any That Can Be
Devised.

For either a shore resort or yacht
Ing. white serge is indispensable, and
two or three froeks Of light weight
white serge win be found exceedingly
useful II one can afford TO have
them.
The expense need not be great,
either, for delightful costumes OF this
sort are 10 be had ready made at
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

reasonable prices
and 80 little mate
rial is needed for
one Of the chic
but simple one
piece frocks that,
II made by the
home dressmaker,
the cost will be
slight.
AS a u 8 u a |
thing, one win get
better lines and
style in the In
expensive ready
made frocks that
in the homemade
ones. though the
quality OF the ma
terials used for
the former may
be inferior; and
40 ONO 60 mFf1INnn
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
An Authority.

"A man told me today that there is
as much nourishment in nickel'a
worth Of peanuts as there IS IN pound
Of steak" said the old fogy.
''Who was he? A scientistf~ asked
the wise guy.
NO" replied the old fogy. HE was
peanut merchant
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

For the woman motorist there is a
special bag with all the toilet needfuls
for the road. Powder, cloths and hair
brushes, nail file, mirror, cooling per
fumes and other usefuls find theiT
way into this tiny case. The bags
come in leather and cretonne.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

etamine and voiles, utterly devoid OF
stiffening, keep their freshness bet
ter than linen, batistes and other ma
terials OF similar character, but, OF
course, II one does not mind pressing
the latter out after each wearing,
they may be made to give excellent
service.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

crisp freshness
which Is its chief
charm. But 1t Is
much worn at the
shore and every
seashore ouht will
have at least two
or three OF the
simple one-piece
linen tub frocks,
even II II does
not contain any
linen coat and
skirt costumes.
The former are
charming for fair
weather, and a
coat or cape Of
wool can readily
be slipped on
over such a linen
frock II the air
grows too damp
or a fog rolls in.
Thin muslins
and other sheer
materials are not
very practical for
the morning or
afternoon frock
for the shore,
though, of course,
they are much
worn The cotton
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

prising suburbs of the larger cities;
and the indications are that they will
continue to grow in popularity, for
they meet the requirements OF fat
dwellers, who have become heartily
sick Of living in dungeons.
The estimated cost of this homeliks
place is $2,50O.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

The trousered evening dress OF chif-
fon is not half as bizarre as it sounds
hut very few women can wear it sue
cessfully,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

The closely fitting petticoats of jer-
sey silk are the best with the pres
ent fashions--if one is going to wear
any petticoats at all.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17

Most of the new fashions are very
easy for home dressmakers to carry
out, because fit seems to be the last
thing thought about.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-17
DICTATES OF FASHION
Coral and lapis buttons or beads are
charming, especially combined with
pearls.

Some skirts are gathered to the
knees, falling from there to the foot,
like a wide founce.