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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-02-25


ARE THE EXPRESS COMPANIES DOOMED
President of the Merchants
published in the New York Herald ....
Marble premises follows
years ago
Of
Merchants everywhere IA grievances.
excessive. There unjust inequalities in
a. Cumulative transfer charges
shipments passing more lines.
Shipments causing delay.
Claims for loss damage adly adjusted Re-
shippers of just rights
Cassfcaions unreasonable and to the
prejudice of shippers And through long list of
complaints
but there
calculations Just little
the confidence his readers and
leading up to the following:
wide useful bothth parcel post
the service but the latter cannot continue to
exist If its field narrowed by unreasonable and
The
panies he volum traffic
their profitable operation be depleted unusihable
petition of the parcels post
From the standpoint therefore,
should be restricted small parcels readily
handled ordinary machinery From the standpoint
= convenience of the population the parcel post
should of the rural free delivery system
vide for the movement Of somewhat larger parcels but not
in in suchd degree seriously %
with impair the between railroad points
Nevertheless,
punging transportation greatly
enlarging the limit of weight and bulk If the
weight limit be raised to 100 has been suggest
a 70 business profit
you paper of
the parcel system attack the Post Office Department
for Its wicked field" force
the retirement of the companies.
Ones thought naturally that President of Me
primarily welbeing
which according his indictment greedy for gain and
merces highway robbers But there the
might It's but
sometimes
senators and special
antasonistic
rights
Of Big Business with
right anything all the people
Marble the question
from the viewpoint will
does Judgment Whether will
is question the should consider only relatively
not for their sake because Of vested rights they them
seles to have for other
the postal
rebound to the len force out
That Of
view Of it. is not often Necessary
needed FOR the general good" should applied W
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Speaking chancelorship district Gulport
Efforts
andsdacy have failed Earlier
sre Pacasous would be candidate
proven
having ability
Gulfpor residents heitats endorse his candidacy
~ III
enjoy
many grown
he most beautiful they have
ousae x and people
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
Harmonious Baskets.

Scrap baskets are very often only a
Disagreement in a room, but there is
no reason why they should not be as
pretty as any other piece of furniture
It is quite an easy matter to cover
one Of the oblong scrap baskets. both
inside and out, with a soft silk, lightly
plated to give a suggestion Of full
ness, the color to be in harmony.
Over the upper portion of the out
side Of the basket should be draped
some very pretty fine lace, which
should also extend about one inch in
side the basket. Across this lace some
garlands Of tiny flowers can be hung.
caught up at each corner and at the
center of the back and front with pret-
ty tassels.
Some fine embroidery just at the top
of the stand, to keep the folds Of the
silk in place, and a very narrow edginE
of lace right at the bottom, will give
the basket just the final touch that is
required to finish a most useful and
decorative piece of furniture.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
Cunning In Art.

We have heard SO much about graft
and dishonesty and the shame of our
cities" that many of us firmly believe
that ours is the wickedest of the ma
tions of the earth. To destroy myth
is a thankless task, for people believe
what they want to believe and are apt
to resent any attempt to rob them of
their pleasure and satisfaction in so
doing. Nevertheless some Of us are
glad to learn from time to time that
graft and cunning are not unknown
in the older countries nor in the older
Of the noble families
Some time ago an American mil
lionaire coveted noble painting by
Raphael that hung in the gallery of a
princely Italian home. The family re-
fused to part with 1t, declaring that
the government would not allow the
priceless treasure 10 leave the coun-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
WASHING CREPE DE CHINE
BY No Means a Hard Task, Though
That Impression Seems 10 Be
General One.

Washing crepe de chine is no more
difficult than washing a dress Of coI-
ored muslin. If tepid water and good
soap are used with care it will come
from the laundry as triumphantly as
a piece Of linen. Do not let it lie in
the water longer than is necessary,
rinse thoroughly, and when half dry
press on the wrong side with a me
dium hot iron. If of a delicate color
the garment must be dried in a shady
place.
Black crepe should be cleaned with
alcohol, as this does not injure the
color and give that grayish hue which
is so undesirable
The best way to clean white chiffon
is to wash it in warm soapsuds Be
sure that the water is only tepid not
hot, and add a pinch of borax to soft
en- it. Then make a suds with a good
white soap. Let the chiffon soak for
a while then squeeze or work il gently
with the hands until quite clean, but
carefully avoid wringing or twisting
it. Rinse thoroughly, lay smoothly on
a towel and press with a moderately
hot iron before quite dry A very not
iron or hot water will turn white chiE
fon yellow.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
PART THIRD
CHAPTER XVIII.
A euest.ehamber.

A Ouest-Chamber.
A light was shining in my eyes and
was talking excitedly; that and the
odor OF brandy | remember-and
something else, steady roaring in
my ears; then darkness, out OF which
came a voice, empty. meaningless,
finally soundless.
After a while / realized that | was
in pain; that, at intervals, somebody
forced morsels of ice between my
lips; that the darkness around me had
turned grayer.
Years and years later a yellow star
rose and stood still before my open
eyes; and after a long while l saw
II was the flame OF a candle: and
somebody spoke my name.
Il know you, Speed" l said drow-
silly.
you are all right. scarlett"
Yes, all right. What time
is it,"
heard the click OF his hunting
case. eleven o'clock"
What day?'
Saturday"
when was I hurt7 Many days
ago-many weeks?"
You were hurt at half-past three
this afternoon"
l turned on the white pillow
where is this bed? Where is this
room?"
Shall tell you?"
was silent, struggling with mem
ory.
Tell me-" l said, whose bed is
this?"
1T is hers"
The candle-fame glimmered before
my wide-open eyes once more, and
"Oh, you are all right" he muttered,
then leaned heavily against the bed
side, dropping his arms on the cover
let
That is all remember that night,
all l remember clearly, though it
seems to me that once l heard drums
beating in the distance; and perhaps
l did.
Dawn was breaking when l awoke.
Speed, partly dressed, lay beside me,
sleeping heavily. idiot. get up!" l
cried, hitting him feebly.
He was very angry when he found
out why had awakened him; perhaps
the sight of my bandaged head re-
strained him from violence.
He stumbled to the floor, bathed
grumbling all the while, and then, to
my surprise, walked over to a fat
trunk which stood under the window
and which | recognized as mine.
'Ill borrow some underwear" he
remarked viciously
Whats my trunk doing here?"
demanded
Madame de Vassart had them
bring it,"
Had who bring IT."
"Horan and McCadger-before they
left"
Before they left? Have they gomez"
81 forgot" he said, soberly. "Of
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
BEAUTIES OF THE ORIENT
Women There spara No Pains IN e.
forts 20 Preservv Their Health
and Good Looks.

The bellies Of the far East make =
fine art OF beauty culture These orien-
tai beauties spend most OF their days
In preserving their health and good
looks. On awaking In the morning a
very hot bath is prepared and Ia this
they remain for several hours Vart
Gus unguents are used, but not soap.
and these render the skin as soft as
silk
Oriental families guard as secrets
the making Of certain subtle perfumes
One family has its method OF captur-
ing the scent Of the rose; another that
OF the jasmine, and the skin. hair and
clothes Of the women OF these families
are always saturated with delicious
scents.
After the hot bath each morning tho
scalp Is massaged. and for this an OIL
made Of aloe wood or cocoanut is used
Next the hair is dressed In a manner
70 suit the contour OF the face. Cos
metics are used for the eyebrows and
skin and night and morning com
plexion beautifier supposed 20 be in
fallible, is employed This consists
OF milk. into which the juice OF a
lemon has been squeezed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
CHAPTER XIX.
Trecaurt Garden.

/ GNadl 1el hNls
About nine o'clock we were sum
moned by a Breton maid to the pretty
breakfast room below, and l was
ashamed to go with my shabby clothes,
bandaged head, and face the color Of
clay.
The young countess was not pres
ent; Sylvia Elven offered us a super
cilious welcome, and we ate in con-
strained silence.
"Will the pensive gentleman with
nine lives have a little more nourish-
ment to sustain him?" she asked, as
the meal drew to an end.
Looking up from my empty plate, l
declined politely; and we followed her
signal to rise.
She led the way into that small
room overlooking the garden where l
had been twice received by Madame
de Vassart Here she took leave of
us, abandoning US to our own designs.
On the wall a cat sat, summing her
sleek fanks. Something about the ami
NAL seemed familiar to me, and after
a while l made up my mind that this
was Ange Pitou, Jacqueline's pet,
Abandoned by her mistress and now
a feline derelict. l watched the cat
for few moments, then sat down on
the bench. The inertia which follows
recovery from a shock, however light,
left me with the lazy acquiescence of
a convalescent, willing to let the world
drift for an hour or two, contented to
relax, apathetic, comfortable.
And then my reverie ended abrupt
ly; a step on the gravel walk brought
me to my feet. There she
stood, lovely in fresh morning gown
deeply belted with turquoise-shells,
her ruddy hair glistening coiled low
on neck Of snow.
For the first time she showed en-
barrassment in her greeting, scarcely
touching my hand, speaking with a
new constraint in voice which grew
colder as she hesitated.
I'VE were frightened; we are so
glad that you we're not badly hurt. l.
thought you might find it comfortable
hereof course could not know that
you we're not seriously injured"
81 think you did the most graciously
unselfish thing woman could do"
said, quickly. you offered your best;
and the man who took it cannot-dare
not-express his gratitude"
I'VE brought you here because we
thought it was good for you" she
said, reverting to the theme that had
at first embarrassed her. I'VE were
perfectly certain that you have always
been unfit to take care Of yourself.
Now we have the proofs"
| leaned on the back Of the bench,
resting my bandaged forehead on my
hand.
Are you suffering?" she asked
"Your face is white as my sleeve"
Il feel curiously tired said, smil-
ing.
Then you must have some tea, and
I will brew it myself. You shall not
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
Strinuinu Necklaces,
MARY DEAN.

There is quite a cult for exercising
self-ingenuity in the stringing of bead
necklaces now, and girls who can In
duce their relatives to give them the
old clear amber ones are finding them
to their liking as a change from the
clouded kind generally seen. They
exc out limited quantity of the
beads by threading and knotting them
upon colored string, and produce a
barbaric appearance by mingling yel-
low, green and scarlet, the first the
color of the large beads, the second
of the string and the third OF the
small beads.
Yellow and scarlet look exceedingly
well, and that combination of color is
newer than the amber and amethyst
chains already much admired.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
'Gonel" / repeated, blankly.

"Gonel" / repeated, blankly.
lay looking az him, striving 10 real
ize the change that had occurred in
so brief a time-trying to understand
the abrupt severing OF ties and condi-
tions to which, already, | had become
aceustomed-perhAps attached.
They all sent their love TO YOU,
he said. "They knew you we're out
OF danger-I told them there was no
fracture, only a slight concussion.
Byram came to look at you; he
brought your back salary-all OF II.
rye got IT,"
After a moment / said: Has Jacque-
line gone with them"
Yes. They sail today from Lori.
ent. The governor made money yes
terday-enough to start again, Poor
Byram! He's franlio to get back 10
America; and, OH. Scarlet, how that
good old man can sWearl'
Speed, did you say that little Jac.
queline went with Byram?"
He looked at me miserably.
Yes" he said.
! was silent
Yes" he repeated, "she went, lug.
ging her pet cat in her arms. She
would go; the life has fascinated her
| begged her not to- felt was dis
loyal to Byram, too, but what could !
do? | tell you, Scarlet, / wish | had
never seen her, never persuaded her
to try that foolish dive. She'll miss
some day-like the other one
He walked TO the window and stared
moodily at the sea.
Meanwhile" | said, quietly, II am
going to get up"
He gave me a look which / inter.
preted as, Get up and be damned"
| complied-in part.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
CHARMING ROBE De MUTT
Seems to Exhaust Color Combinations
In Producing Almost Perfect
Garment.

A lovely robe de mutt shows the new
est idea in color combinations for
such garments.
A kimono bodice of ninon de sole
extends to an Empire waist line, anG
is printed with tiny rosebuds in paste
shades. Valenciennes lace edges the
V-shaped neck, open to the waist
where deeper frill of lace is set on
as a finish with blue satin ribbon-run
beading. Ribbon and lace trim the ell
bow sleeves. The skirt of the gown is
of dainty white null. To wear with
THE very pretty gown there is a bou-
doir cap to match the Powered mate
rial, which is also trimmed with lace
and blue ribbons.
The fril Of lace being narrowed to
a point In the center, and the mate
rial gathered low at the back, beneath
which is q deeper rufiie Of lace that
hangs low on the neck. small clusters
of rosebuds ornament either side. The
effect of gown and cap when worn by
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
CHAPTER XVII.-contlnued.

where's the mayor?- I whispered
to Eyre
"In his house; Speed is with him. "
Come on, then" said. pushing my
way around the outskirts OF the crowd
to the mayors house.
The mayor was lying in his arm
chair, frightened, sulky, obstinate,
bis fat form swathed in red sash.
"O-ho" l said, sharply, so you al
ready wear the colors of the revolu-
ton, do you?"
Dame, they tied it over my waist
coat" he said "and there are no gen
darmes to help me arrest them"
Never mind that just now" l in
terrupted; what I want to know is
why you wrote the governor of Lori
ent to eXpel our circus"
That's my own affair."" he snapped;
"besides, who said l wroye"
idiot" ! said, somebody paid you
70 do IT, Who was it2'
The mayor looked slyly at me out
or the corner of his mottled eyes, but
be remained mute.
VERY WE'LL" said !; when the
troops from Lorient hear of this rev.
olution in Paradise, they'll come and
chase these communards into the sea.
And after that they'E stand you up
against a convenient wall and give
you thirty seconds for absolution-"
"Stop!" burst out the mayor, strug-
Cling to his feet. What am | to do?
This gentleman, Monsieur Buckhurst,
will slay me if l disobey him! Be
sides"-he began to buster. I'm
mayor of Paradise, and l won't be
bullied! You get out of here with
your circus and your foolish ele-
phants l haven't any gendarmes
just now to drive you out, but you
had better start, all the same-before
night"
"oh," I said, before night? Why
before night?"
"Wait and see then" he muttered.
Anyway, get out Of my house-d'ye
hear?"
I'VE are going to give that perform
Rnce at two o'clock this afternoon"
said. After that, another tomorrow
at the same hour, and on every day
at the same hour, as long as 1t pays.
Do you understand"
Perfectly" sneered the mayor.
Then l asked him what he would do
If the cruiser began dropping shells
into Paradise; he deliberately winked
at me and thrust his tongue into his
cheek.
80 you know that the cruiser is
gomez" asked.
He grinned.
DO you suppose Buckhurst's men
hold the semaphore? If they do, they
sent that cruiser on a FOOLS errand,"
whispered Speed
Here was nice plot! / stepped to
the window. Outside in the square
Buckhurst was ranging a dozen peas
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
SYNOPSIS.

Scarlet, an American soldier OF for
tune Ia the employ Of the French I'M
perlal Police at the outbreak OF the iran.
co-Pruasian war, Ii ordered 20 arrest
munists and suspected of having stolen
the French crown jewels, While search-
Ing for Buckhurst, scarlett Is ordered 10
arrest Countess de Vassart and her group
Of socialists and escort them TO the Bel
gian border Scarlett finds Sylvia Elven
OF the OdeOn disguised as peasant ana
carries her TO La Trappe where the
countess and her friends are assembled.
All are arrested The countess saves
Scarlet from fatal fall from the roof
OF the house. He denounces Buckhurst
as the leader OF the Reds and the coun-
tess conducts him to where Buckhurst Is
Recreted. German Uhlans descend on
the place and Buckhurst escapes during
the melee Scarlet is wounded. lie re.
house al MOrsbronn, where he Is cared
for by the countess. A fierce battle IS
fought In the streets between French
and Prussian soldiers. Buckhurst pro-
fesses repentance and returns the crown
jewels 20 Scarlet. He declares he VIII
give himself up to the authorities. Scar
lett doubts his sincerity Buckhurst urges
the countess TO go TO Paradise. Buck
hurst admits that he receives pay from
the Prussians for information which he
does not give. He secures passports TO
the French lines, for Scarlet, the coun-
tess and himself Scarlett reports to
the secret service In Paris apd finds Nor
nae, shadow OF the emperor, in charge.
He deposits the crown jewels and later,
when making detailed report, finds that
pebbles have been substituted for the real
stones. Speed, comrade in the service,
warns Scarlett that Mornac is dangerous
lie also informs him that all the govern
ment treasure Is being transported TO the
coast for shipment out OF the country
Scarlet and Speed escape to join cir
Gus The circus arrives at Paradise. An
order is received by the mayor calling
the citizens TO arms JacQueline, daugh-
ter OF the Lizard, offers TO join the circus
TO give exhibitions in the character OF
mermaid Scarlet makes friends with
the Lizard Scarlet calls on the countess
at her home in Paradise. He finds Sylvia
Flven also there. He learns the countess
has withdrawn from the socialists. They
swear eternal friendship. The Lizard
learns for Scarlett. through one Tric-
Trac, that Mornac is head OF communis-
&c conspiracy. Scarlet learns something
OF Sylvia Elven through a fellow per-
former named Kelly. Orders regarding
the treasure trains are changed. owing to
the discovery OF plot at Lorient.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
HUMoRS OF THE CHINESE WAR
Foreigners Got Much Amusement Out
of Dolngs Of the Very Serious
Native Soldiers.

Humor, of a grim sort, Of course,
abounded in the revolution which es-
tabllshed republic in China. Fred
erick Mccormick, in "The Flowery
Republic" tells of the formation of a
corps in the north who gloried in the
title, Dare to Die" The rebels in
Canton were not satisfied to adopt
this term from their brothers, and
delighting In the superlative and ex-
treme, called themselves the Deter
mined to Die" The first were merely
willing martyrs, but the Cantonese
were desperate for death. A foreign
wag dubbed them the Much Wanchee
Dies"
Among the various military organ
izations that sprung up in Canton"
says Mr.. Mccormick, was a company
OF bomb throwers called the Bomb
Pioneers Their uniform was a light
blue foreign knitted underwear that
fitted them as their own skins. They
wore brown knitted socks supported
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
a woman who isn't even a pretty one
is charmingly picturesque
Long Sleeves Win the Day.

1t is prophesied that by midsummer
elbow sleeves viii be the thing; but
at present all gowns of distinctly for
NAL day character have sleeves TO the.
wrist. The leg O. mutton sleeve is cuti
long enough to wrinkle-or mousoue-.
taire- slightly on the forearm. but fits,
very snugly at the wrist Sometimes
the seam is opened so that the hand
may pass through and snap-buttonm
close the opening. Sometimes the.
sleeve-opening is large enough to ad-
init the hand. and' is then pleated un-
der and fastened back with a snap..
button after the sleeve is on.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10

There Is a Point to This imported
Joke, But Perhaps You VIII Have
To Look for It.

This Is not an American joke. The
reader is solemnly warned that 1t
is of German extraction. Germans,
as everybody knows, like their jests
broad and brutal. The victim Of this
one was Cousin Hugo
1t seems Cousin Hugo made night
Of it and got home as the small hours
began to cease to be so small. AS
he climbed the stairs he stumbled lin
spite Of the most elaborate care) and
rolled down into the hall below. The
consequence, 'for Cousin Hugo is not
80 young as he used to be, was brok-
en- collarbone and a strained back.
Ahead even Of the milkman, then,
came the family doctor, an estimable
old gentleman, and administered
soothing words while he encased the
patient in plaster.
Il know, my dear sir" he said that
It hurts like the deuce, but 1t is not
a bat dangerous. All the same you'll
have to stay in bed for while. You
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
Story Of HohenzoIIern Ghost.

1t was a Prussian royal wedding Of
four centuries ago that gave to the
tradition Of the white lady," the IA
nous Hohenzollern ghost. The Bur
grave Albert loved young widow Of
the house of Orlamunde, but once
thoughtlessly remarked that their wed.
ding would be impossible until four
eyes are out Of the way" He allured
to his uncle and brother, but she
thought he meant her two little chill
dren, whom she accordingly murdered
with knitting needle. The horrifed
Albert forsook her and married SO.
phia Of Henneberg. whereupon the err
ing widow, went mad, died and ever
since has haunted the royal palaces
in mourning garb with . white yatL
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10
Abolition Of War.

On one occasion Mr.. Mason came in.
to Mr. Summers Office and found him
engaged in writing an address to be
delivered before a peace society. After
a little good-natured banter on the
part Of Mr.. Mason and an equally
good-natured defense of his views by
Mr.. Summer, the former, rising to take
his leave, said; We'll, Summer, you
may be right, but should just as soon
think Of joining q society for the sup
preston of thunder and lightning as a
society for the suppression of war
From Memoir OF Jeremiah Mason, BY
q. q. Hillard.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10

by American garters. Over the un.
derwear they wore shoulder braces
from which we're stretched across the
breast white bands bearing the name
Of their organization. Their leaders
wore blouses and caps and carried
swords. In parades they sometimes
carried arms full of bombs and we're
in danger of blowing whole streets
to atoms. In public meetings on two
occasions there were accidents in
which numbers of people were killed
and wounded"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10

net lace, lace frills and trimming cords
made Of twisted pale pink ribbon.
Straw bonnets are made of the fin
est lacy bratds, soft enough to be
handled like lace itself, and follow
much the same lines as the lingerie
bonnet, with a very moderate fiaring
brim, faced with softening lace or
chiffon, among whose folds tiny flow
ers may or may not be tucked. Flow
ers almost invariably appear on these
straw bonnets, but they may be among
the ribbon or at the head of the rib
bon tiea over the ears.
MARY DEAN.