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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
3 ISLANDS ARE DESTROYED
Waves and Currents Ruin Tracts Of
Land in Chesapeake Bay, Says
Washington Report.

Washington, D. C.-That certain is
lands and headlands in Chesapeake
bay are being destroyed at a startling
rate, not only by catastrophe force Of
nature, but by the ordinary action of
waves and currants, is shown in
report by the geological survey, the
most interesting feature of which is
the destruction Of the three islands
at the mouth of the Choptank river.
OF these, Sharps island, which q
generation ago was a summer resort
and a favorite hunting ground, be-
sides supporting a number Of families
throughout the year, is deserted and
almost barren of life, It's 53S acres
of 1918 had dwindled to 81 in 1900,
and at the time Of the most recent
survey in 1910 the island contained So
acres, its north shore having suf-
fered the phenomenal loss of 110 feet
a year since 1900 to 1910. The island
will be effaced by 1850, according
to the survey.
The other islands-Japes and Thigh
man-are disappearing rapidly The
former decreased in size from 976
acres In 1s4S to $50 in 1910, while the
latter. which supports many prosper
tous farmers and fishermen, was re-
duced from 2,O15 acres in 1S4S to
/ ,6S6 in 1900, and is losing about six
tacres a year to the seas.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
Second Floor Plan.

oughly wet, has never been improved
upon.
II the owner understands some OF
the general principles Of cement con
struction, he is in much better po-
sition to talk and deal with contract
ors, and with much better satisfaction
on both sides. 1t is an important
piece of work to start to build a
house that one expects to live in for
probably a number of years; and II
pays well to read up, and know for
certain whether things are just as
others represent them or not,
One point in making a cellar bot
tom that every one should know, is
the manner Of leveling the ground.
A cellar bottom usually is not put
in until after the first-hoor joists are
in place. The joists, Of course, are
level; and it is easy to level the cellar
bottom to the joists by using a meas
uring stick of the proper length; but
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
Lawsuit 13s Years Old.

In 1871 the Counts Salamone Of
Serravalle brought an action against
the Commune Of Salusola Biellese for
the violation of water rights. The
case has continued for 1873 years, and
was only settled last week by com
promise Meanwhile the Salamone
estates had been sold several times
but each new proprietor kept the
action going, while every successive
mayor of the commune handed the de
fense of the town as heritage to his
successor. Each party had spent a
small fortune in sustaining through
out the years their respective rights
but meanwhile the peasants of the dis
trict were deprived of their drinking
water.-The Observer
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
First Floor Plan.

This makes a very solid stone wall,
and a splendid foundation for the ce-
ment blocks.
One difficulty that has now been
overcome is the designing of cement
blocks which fit in around windows
and doors, and which match right at
the corners without the necessity Of
making a whole lot Of blocks of spe-
cial sizes. Cement blocks are large,
compared with brick; and the wall
goes up quickly when everything goes
together right; but when you have
to stop and chisel blocks to fit, then
the expense for labor mounts at a
lively rate.
Before signing the contract, find out
positively If the builders know exactly
how to design and manufacture blocks
that will go together without this ex-
ira expense. The house owner is the
one to pay the bills, whether the
house is built under contract or by
day labor. A contractor who under
stands his business will make a bid
that is reasonable; but contractor
who has not had experience in ce-
ment block construction is likely to
lead himself and the owner into diff
ficulties.
Hollow cement blocks are very
much the best. They require con-
siderably less material in the making;
and the open space in the wall is a
benefit, as it permits the construction
Of hollow walls, which are universally
preferred because OF their air-space
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
GETS WITS BY MONKEY GLAND
Surgeon Tells of Grating Which
Cures Fourteen-Year-Old Vic
tim of Cretinism.

Paris, France.-The radical cure Of
a cretin-one suffering from cretinism,
a disease characterized by physical de-
formity and imbecility-by grating
the thyroid gland Of monkey, was de-
scribed at the Academy Of Medicine by
Doctor Voronoff, a well-known sur
geon.
The patient, a child Of fourteen, was
attacked by myxoedema at the age OF
eight as an after effect of scarlet fe-
yer. His physical and intellectual
growth stopped. Six months ago Doc
tor voronoff, in the presence Of nine
teen doctors, grated on the child's
neck the right lobe Of the thyroid
gland of a large baboon.
Almost Immediately the patient be-
gan to improve and marked develop
ment took place in body and mind.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31

been in his place, should have chas-
tised Herr Eosen instead of bidding
him be gone. 1t was he"
Positively. The men who guarded
you were two actors from one of the
theaters. He did not come to Yer
sailles because he was being watched,
He was found and sent home the night
before your release"
Pm sorry. But it was so like him" ="
The padre spread his hands. What
a way women have of modifying either
good or bad impulses! 1t would have
been fine of you to have stopped when
you said you were sorry"
Padre, one would believe that you
had taken up his defense!"
"If | had | should have to leave it
after today l return to Rome tomor-
row and shall not see you again be-
fore you go to America. l have bid
den good-by to all save you. My child,
my last admonition is, be patient; OBJ
serve; guard against that impulse
born in your blood to move hastily,
to form opinions without solid founda-
tions. Be happy while you are young,
for old age is happy only in that re-
fiected happiness Of recollection
Write to me, here. / return in No
vember. Benedicite?" smiling.
Nora bowed her heard and he put a
hand upon it.
Celeste stood behind Abbott and
studied his picture through half-closed,
critical eyes. "You have painted it
over too many times" Then she
looked down at the shapely head. All,
the longing to put her hands upon it,
to run her fingers through the tousled
hair, to touch it with her lips! But
no! Perhaps you are tired; perhaps
you have worked too hard Why not
put aside your brushes for a week?"
i've good mind to chuck 1t into
the lake. simply can't paint any
more" He flung down the brushes.
I'm fool, Celeste, fool. I'm crying
for the moon, that's what the matter
is. What's the use Of beating about
the bush? You know as well as / do.
that it's Nora"
Her heart contracted, and for little
while she could not see him clearly.
But what earthly chance have ~"
he went on, innocently but ruthlessly.
mo one can help loving Nora"
mo" in small voice.
ITS all rot, this talk about afini-
ties. There's always some poor devil
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31

might have felt pity for the young
man who leaned heavily against the
gate, his burning face pressed upon
his rain soaked sleeve.
When Courtlandt knocked at the
door and was admitted he apologized
II came back for my umbrella"
"Umbrella!" exclaimed the padre.
why, we had no umbrellas We came
up In a carriage which is probably
waiting for us this very minute by the
porters lodge"
"Well, | am certainly absent-mind-
ed!"
"Absent.minded!" scoffed Abbott.
"You never forgot anything in all your
life, unless It was to 90 to bed. You
wanted an excuse TO come back"
ANY excuse would be a good one
in that case, | think we'd better be
going, Padre And by the way, Herr
Rosen begged me TO present his re-
grets. He is leaving Bellaggio in the
morning"
Nora turned her face once more TO
the window.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
BY william A. RApEoRp.

A cement block house 20 feet long
by 81 feet wide, including the porches'
is given in this plan. The first ce-
ment block houses were expensive and
unsatisfactory, because no one knew
how to make the blocks or how to
avoid the many little difficulties that
presented themselves. Mechanical In
genuity, however, and our acquired
knowledge of mixing cements, gravel,
broken stone, and cinders, with i'm
proved block-making machines, have
simplified matters until it is now
quite possible to build better house
of cement, for less money, than the
ordinary wooden houses cost.
OF course there are many side IS
sues which affect this general state
ment. In some parts of the country,
the right kind of sand and stone is
abundant; in other places it must be
brought from a distance. In cement
construction, one of the greatest prob
lens is the cost of teaming the heavy
materials necessary to make the
blocks; but there are locations where
the block machine may be set down
on the lot on which the houses is to
be built, and the gravel or sand from
the cellar excavation used In the mix
ture that goes through the block ma
chine. In a case OF this kind, the
only teaming necessary is for delivery
OF the bags of cement, the millwork
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31

the floor should be lower in one cor
ner, enough to drain readily. Every
cement cellar bottom should have a
drain to carry off the water when the
cellar is being cleaned. A clean cellar
is necessary for health; and If pro
vision is made for easy washing when
the cellar is built, the cleaning will
be done much oftener than it will be
il this precaution is neglected.
Another point that should be re-
membered is the cement top surface,
which should be about three-quarters
of an inch thick, composed of cement,
one part to three parts clean, sharp
sand, first thoroughly mixed dry, then
thoroughly mixed wet, enough so that
water will follow the trowel in
smoothing. This coat should be put
on the concrete foundation while the
concrete is still damp; otherwise it
may not stick properly and you will
have a floor that sounds hollow.
Another point in cement construc'
ton is the opportunity to make the
cellar window sills of cement, and to
imbed the frames thoroughly and
carefully in the wall. In the northern
parts of the country, where the cold
is extreme, this precaution will help
a great deal in making a frost-proof
cellar.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
CHAPTER XII.
The Ball AZ the villa.


ut is all very petty my child" said
the padre. Life is made up of bigger
things; the little ones should be ig'
nored"
To which Nora replied: ITO a wom'
an the little things are everything;
they are the daily routine, the expect
ed, the necessary things. What you
call the big things in life are acci'
dents. And, oh / have pride" She
folded her arms across her heaving
bosom; for the PADRES directness this
morning had stirred her deeply.
"Wnfulness is called pride by some;
and stubbornness. But you know, as
well as ! do, that yours is resentment,
anger indignation. Yes, you have
pride, but it has not been brought into
this affair. Pride is that within which
prevents us from doing mean or sor-
did acts; and you could not do one or
the other if you tried. The sentiment
in you which should be developed
rs mercy?"
No; justice, the patience to weigh
the right or wrong of a thing"
Padre, / have eyes, eyes; | saw
He twirled the middle button of his
cassock." The eyes see and the ears
hear, but these are only witnesses,
laying the matter before the court OF
the last resort, which is the mind. II
is there we sift the evidence"
"He had the insufferable insolence
to order Herr Rosen to leave" going
around the barrier of his well-ordered
logic.
"Ah! Now. how could he send away
Herr Rosen if that gentleman had
really preferred to stay?"
Nora looked confused.
"Shall / tell you? l suspected; SC
questioned him last night. Had
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
BEAR KICKS MAN INTO RIVER
Wounds Fail to Put Beasts Hind Foot
Out of Commission to Hunt
er's Sorrow.

Groville.-To be unceremoniously
showed off a rock and thrown 20 feet
below to the Feather river and forced
to swim out by a bear he had Just
shot was the experience Of Antoine
Girari of Oakland at Belden.
Glrari was out on fishing trip and
spotted q 125-pound bear in a tree. He
emptied his revolver at the beast, and
shot it several times. The wounded
animal ran between two big rocks and
was caught in a wedge at the side OF
the river.
Girari ran up and seized the stilI
kicking beast by the hind feet. He
had no sooner grasped the foot than
the bear gave spasmodic kick and
hurled Girari into the river
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31

joists and lumber necessary for the
floors, and the shingles and rafters
for the roof.
In building a cement block house
where stone is plentiful, it is good
plan to lay up a stone wall to the
grade line, and to plaster the wall on
the outside with a layer of cement
mortar to keep the dampness from
the ground from striking through into
the cellar. The top of this stone wall
also receives a coat of cement mortar;
In fact the stones that compose the
walls are laid in cement, and the in
terstices are filled with spalls en-
bedded in the soft cement mortar.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
FOR CEMENT
BLOCK HOUSE
Building That Represents All the
Mechanical Ingenuity Of the
Best Constructors.
WILL LONG oUTLAST WOOD
Cost Of Putting UP Is In Large Meas
ure a Matter Of Whether Materials
Have to Be Transported From
a Distance or Are at
Home.

Mr. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining TO 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
TO 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, 1914-07-31
Lost Her Reason.

"I understand that Richun's wife
has gone crazy"
That is not so. l saw her Just
a few minutes ago"
But / am quite sure that Jinks
told me she had lost her reason"
THAT is true You know her rea.
son for marrying Richun was his beau
tiful and costly home; well, a cyclone
visited their place yesterday while
they were out for a spin"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31

of their fine fifteenth century walls
and antique shop fronts standing to
form part of the new houses that are
to arise. Greater Cracow we have
now, indeed, that the Podgorze has
been annexed to it, and as to the
newly built church in that town, and
all the glories besides, shall say
nothing, but merely remark-and all
who knew the place will marvel-that
l have walked for more than half a
mile down Utica Ralwaryska on first
rate sidewalk of cement slabs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
TWISTED SPlRE ON CHURCH
Religious Edifice In Chesterfield. Eng
land, Has a steeple That Appears
to Be Crooked.

London.-In Chesterfield, England.
is a church the spire Of which, no
matter from what point Of view seen,
appears TO be dangerously crooked.
The church is located prominently,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31

and the steeple is seen from almost
every road entering the city. as well
as from the railroad In spite Of ap-
pearances, the spire is safe and sound
A spiral construction was adopted and
this makes it appear bent. In reality
it is plumb-Popular Mechanics.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31

Vienna.---To win a bet Of 800, Avia~
tor Konchel shaved himself while
making a 2O-minute flight at Asfern
race course. He steeTed the aeroplane
With his knees
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
Beware.

In time of safety it is just as well
to find where the fire escapes or the
lifeboats are and to try on the cork
belts.-Chicago News.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31

Student Cat the staticn)-What! A
dollar and a half for an upper. only
paid a dollar last year
Ticket Agent know, but you see
there has been an increase in the
berth rate since then.--Cornell Widow.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-31
CHAPTER xI-contlnued.

Nora, without relaxing the false
smile, suddenly found emptiness in
everything.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-09
BY MARION
Books Mother Studied

Il am anxious to get a copy of Swim
toms first reader. 1 think 1t is the edi-
ton of 1888. I know it is not the edition
that is used now. The first lesson had
OK and picture of 1t by its side; also
bed and a picture of bed. Somewhere
near the middle of the book was q picture
of a whale with some men in boat har-
pooning the whale. The book is bound In
grayish green cardboard, If l remember
correctly. If possible l should like to get
the second, third and fourth readers of
the same edition, but am anxious to get
the first reader right now for my little
girl, who is in the first grade and who
wants to read the same book that mann
ma used to study. l can send in exchange
some nice rose plants or other southern
flowers or plants, or l would send another
book MRS. E. l.. r."
have given more space to your letter
than you would have had If had not been
touched in vulnerable place in my heart
by the little daughters wish to study
the same book you used in childhood
Reverence to parents is not a character
istic with the highly educated youth of
today. May your lassie meyer lose 1t. If
we can get the books there will be no
question of exchange or barter. Such are
un-Cornerlike.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-09
DECATUR

Decatur, December S.-(Special Capt.
Samuel Blackwell left last night for
Washington, d. c., where he will Join
the other delegates who will appear be-
fore the rivers and harbors committee of
Congress on next Saturday. Many others
from this section will make the trip to
Washington tonight.
Captain Blackwell is very enthusiastic
over the Improvement of the Tennessee
river Yesterday he received a telegram
from Senator Oscar Underwood urging
that large delegation go to washington
and appear before the committee on rivers
and harbors. At the meeting of the Ten
nessee River Improvement association,
held here last week, the association in
dorsed the plan of building two large
dams at Muscle Shoals for the purpose of
improving navigation on the river and
the utilization of the great water power
at that place. The civil engineers Of the
government have estimated this power
to be 10000 horse power. 1t is the great
est power in the United States today that
is not being utilized. 1t is next to that
of Niagara.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-09

hugging up sort of tight. II was nevaire
Mon Dieul She nearly die when | say
l wish to be an actress. In a French con-
vent | stay until l was 10, and den.
Viola, / say to meeself, I shall go on
zee stage, eff ! have to run away My
nlGzzer she point out all zee hardships
and try to make eet awful"
q shall never get this written If l
keep on trying to do it in broken English,
shall I0
You see I take my muzzer as an eggs
ample" Miss Carrera said sweetly Was
dere ever any other actress dat get de
salary Eat my muzzer did for 20 years
No, no, no. La, la, la! Dey couldn't. As
you people say, dey haven't got zee goots.
My father-he was a Spaniard Souse
American"
"Once more. please" l begged. II didn t
get you, Steve
"A Souse American" she repeated earn
estly.
ooh, south, you mean" ] said grasping
the situation. South as opposed to north
not good, old Christmas souse-eh?''i
'.Yes-Souse American she insisted.
HE have zee temperament, zee ability,
zee-zee-watyoucallhe
The make good effect?" asked.
"Oui, ou," she exclaimed excitedly.
Eat eez it, and / inherit it, and | say I
will make goot on zee stage, and | shall.
when my muzzer see what [ determine
to do, she wiring her hands and she cry
and she write pieces fer zee papiers, in
which she say Nor But just zee same ]
am here and mean to stay
Where is she now, the adorable muz-
zer?' I asked.
"On zee other side-abroad said Miss
Carrera.
who has recently presented her with the
100000 diamond and pearl necklace?" 1
asked.
II have not yet heard Eat l have a new
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-09
Asks Things For Children

MY husband was struck by a train
awhile ago and it left him so crippled it
is hard for him to get work We have
Two boys of and 3 years and two girls
aged and IL. I am expecting another
child. If any of the readers have baby
buggy and infants clothing or am thing
that could fix over for the other children
l will be grateful to get them. 1 will paw
express charges and return the favor In
any way that can MRS. w. p"
story to which I add nothing beyond
the regret that at our best we can only
render relief to temporal and present
hardships. We cannot restore health to
the stricken husband or take the burden
of care from the bravesmother. We can
and we will-unless 1 mistake the spirit
and heart of my constituency-mal<e the
home brighter and release for lighter
tasks the overtaxed hands of the bread
winner and homemaker Send for her adj
dress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-09

period he spent at Harvard Medical col
lege studying those branches of medi-
cal science. pertaining to babies and
children.
The ladies of the Twenty first Avenue
Methodist church will hold a bazar in
the Hood & Wheeler annex, beginning
Thursday and continuing through Sat
urday liberal patronage is solicited.
Miss Margaret Nelson and Miss MIL
dred Badham will arrive next week
from Shipley school to spend the holi-
days with their parents.
The Epworth league of that place
will have missionary programme this
evening. The Mothers, Self-culture club
meets Friday with Mrs. Samuel SEWER.
Mrs. Roxie Reynard has been called
to Roswell, New Mexico, on account of
the serious illness of her nephew.
Mrs Alice Daniels has returned to
Augusta after visit to relatives in
Boyles
Miss Maria Douglass and Miss Mar
garet Douglass of Columbia, Tenn, are
guests of Miss Ruth Jones. ~
Mrs. Il. d. Cowan of New Decatur is
, the guest of Mrs. Jesse Chantz.
Mrs. Margaret Mccullough of Hop
kinsyille, KY, is the guest of friends.
The Baptist Woman's Missionary society
of Pratt City held a monthly social yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs. ii.
T. McGehee, with Mrs. II. T. McGehee
and Mrs N L. McGehee as joint nos
tesses. Mrs. J. f. Wood was the leader
for the afternoon.
At the Methodist monthly social meet
ing held at the parsonage, Mrs. II. 7.
McGlawn was hostess, and the leader was
Mrs. c. E. Smith. Twenty-Five members
were present and a salad course was
served.
DR.. and Mrs. S. G. Seay and children
and the latter's brother, Mr.. w. w. Dav-
idson, are spending two weeks in Mont
gomery and Evergreen.
Mrs. Wayland Jones of East Lake en-
tertained the Matrons' club yesterday
Afternoon with a theatre party at the
Lyric. The party included Mrs. F. o. Y.
Ray Mrs. r. r. Robertson, Mrs. j. ID.
Bancroft, Mrs. w. A. Hill. Mrs. Harold
Robinson, Mrs. T. K. Huey, Mrs. John
Roper, Mrs. Joe Sem, Mrs Y. l.. Sem.
Mrs Anderson Mcconnell
Mrs. e. G. Buchfiel was hostess to the
Sunfiower Gardeners of her church Mon
day afternoon. Christmas greenery was
used for decorating, and she was assisted
in receiving by Mrs. ]. w. Prude and Mrs.