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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

Ing. that is. to the extent that a signal
corps has been created. The men
waving the flags from the tops of sky
scrapers are not weather forecasters,
but policemen trying to learn the wig
wag system in use in the United
States army.
In the unlikely event of war, New
York probably would be the first
point attacked by the enemy. Also,
in the event of serious riots. New
York would be virtually in a state of
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

Washington
Beauty
baby respectable Amer
what's he has
understand displays his vicious traits the
will his fair will
will be the where less consideration
him.
in freedom,
when he allowed his benefacess
nmidate audience
told thing welbred be
bnked and
purred exhausted
captured the wd of Brazil before his
Mrs. Wilson by friend
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

printed
inability
supposed
in pretext
Villa
followers with this
evera
such recently
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

postage and insurance fee on insured
parcels amounting to II cents
The local postage rate upon parcel
post is II cents upon parcels weighing
~ and 13 pounds. In the first and
second zones packages weighing seven
pounds take II cents.
In the fourth zone, II cents is re.
quired for two-pound parcels, and in
the seventh zone for one-pound par
cells The rate in the seventh zone for
II pounds is S1I1 Hence il was
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
STILL ARE HONEST PEOPLE
Missouri Grocer Convinced OF u
When Debtor Pays Bill 35
Years Old.

st. Louis.--William Eckhardt, a
Beneville grocer, is convinced that
there are honest people in this world.
An aged woman went to Eckhardt's
store recently and told him she wanted
to pay a balance of $3.50 which she
owed on debt Of $3.50 contracted in
1880.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

undomesticated baby jaguar for
chum and companion. To be sure, it
is only two months old and no larger
than a big house cat, but it has
formidable array of long, white, sharp
teeth encircling its jaws, small, pierre
ing, yellow eyes and a very short tenn
per.
Although Mrs. Wilson and Beauty
have been friends only a few weeks
the little wild pet seems to take his
captivity as a matter of course, and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

March H. 1862 authorizing the prescribe the
unfit Although
established regulations
formally There
changes practice however during the intervening
them
safeguards
0 he present
In Secretary Chases time and securities destroyed
Experience showed
destruction
destruction these
witnessed by joint committees This
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

bv the city trustees of South Pasa'
dena and may be prescribed by law
in order to prevent the roosters OF
that city from indulgiRg in vocal ex,
ercises until daylight.
It is a well-known fact that to crow
successfully the rooster is obliged to
elevate his head.
The South Pasadena trustees pro
pose to compel people who have
chickens TO build their roosts so near
the top OF the coop that rocsters
won't have any room for raising their
head and voices.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

Eckhardt did not know the woman
and said he had no knowledge Of the
debt She insisted and Eckhardt went
into his cellar and got out his books
for 1880 He found the item and the
woman paid.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

about So,OOOOOO worth was destroyed
each day
In 1865 only 100000 pieces of
paper money with a nominal value of
S144219,92O we're destroyed. Regula-
tions for the destruction of paper
money have recently been coditied
and revised by the treasury depart
ment.
The government first issued paper
money in connection with the Civil
war finances, and Secretary Chase's
regulations were based upon the act
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

Madison street. IL IS not oIteh IhhI
Peterson gets to visit town, but when
he does it's a lively day. When he
went into the fortune-telling parlor,
the adventure with the doctor which
cost him SS8 for two bottles of medi'
cine was still fresh in his mind He
did not intend to be "slicked" again.
AS he stepped inside of the cur
tanned doorway, the gypsy queen was
sitting before a table gazing at a
crystal ball She raised her head and
Peterson noticed far-away look in
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

found that 1cent widespread
Postmase desiring supply
it.
Ordinary il
inclusive and five addona
81 The lIcen
o aa
the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

Expanding His Property.
Jones should possess a consider
able lot of real estate"
Why so?"
He is always making mountains
out of molehills."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
Wants All rhsre ia-

He-Now that we are soon to be
married, dear, how much money saal;
you want to spend?
She-oh, Freddie, how much uoney
is there in the world9
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
His Looks Relled Him.

Gentleman (engaging butler) Are
you married?
Applicant-No, sir, was thrown
against a barbed wire fence and got
my face scratched.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
The Exact Locality.

Il don't want one Of these mind
improving or uplift tours. want to
enjoy a real foolish vacation time"
Then Why not go to the Scilly is-
Aa9ds"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

rough board table and bunk. That
portion of the eight-foot sewer was re-
Gently completed and through the
planhole Machill obtained light and
air. According to Policeman Mayer,
who discovered him, Machlll was liv-
ing in comfort
The Tacony police we're given a
surprise when the phone rang.
Say, listen, came an excited
voice, there is a man living in a
sewer up at Torresdale avenue and
Cottmap street. Come up and get
INN Nvrrvbodv ia scared to death
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

Turning Patoman said one those practical
there did He
saw table On bottle Then
unk and N MachilL
lach talked incOherenty hospital
for
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
Money Destroyed at Rate of $5,OOO,OOO Day

EDEEMED with nominal value of s151311 87364
ended 3d. officials estimate the weighed
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

the earhs inhabitants found the Paris firms versocked AS pau
for sefpoecon these focusing their attention
that not involved in the
conflict their search they look Washington the capital OF the
which dispense the ta s
the fashions during
Restrictions the have served to turn back buyers
annually Paris The result is
fashionable goods here at
fashions supposed 10 pe
the elite.
Fashion is
fcrred favorable from the
Washington to
the position IN the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

DuHk PURPOSES mere anu Tot BeneTdL
commercial circulation along the bor-
der line among those who cannot dis.
tinguish the counterfeit.
The Washington authorities pro.
fess their inability to stop the printing
of this paper or punish either the
photographers or the circulators of
the counterfeit, because it does not
represent a medium of exchange Of
a government that is recognized by
the United States
Millinnr Of hnIlnrn In nnth nr.iun Cd
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
New YOrk's Police Learning How to Wgwag

NEW mucolored flags nowadays
denrmen New York being placed
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
Counterfeit Mexican Money Printed in Frisco

FRANCIsCovast
much circulated Francisco
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

These two children have the dis
tinction of being the handsomest Of
the younger generation of the royalty
of Europe. They are Princess nzana
and Prince Mircia, whose father is
King Ferdinand of Roumania. 1t is
probable that the kingdom of their ia.
ther may be involved in the great
European war, arraying itself with the
allies against the Teutons. Should
Roumania take up arms against the
Germans, it is believed in Europe that
the fall of Constantinople will be but
a matter of time, inasmuch as Rou-
mania and the Balkan states are the
keystone to Turkey.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
EIeven-Cent Stamp Is Now Sold by Uncle Sam

r issuance of cent postmaster
this denomination The
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
Western Farmland Visits Chicago Gypsy Queen

HICAGo-sart of the
I a complaining witness
Faubaum visited fortuneteng paror on
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
Society Woman in Washington Has Pet Iaguar

explored the world quest
the national capitals
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
Man Is Found Living in a Philadelphia Sewer

Naeh found sleeping the dead
through manhoe
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17

m0ue DY INe NNHWUtT OF VUIHWVTNV
through negotiations with the Amer
lean chamber Of commerce at the
French capital; the proposition is now
TO enlist the united efforts Of mer'
chants in the scheme which might re-
suit in magnificent benefits to Wash
ington.
The world war has dealt stun
ming blows to modistes OF France,
Coming with a suddenness that was
startling the conhagration that was
destined to envelop the greater part
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-09-17
Washington May Be Worlds Capita! Of Fashion

UAsHNGToN-Pans transferring OF the dictatorship OF the
The initial
makng e style center OF Tho universe has been
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
IN MEXICO
NOW Seems To BE
UP TO CARRANZA
Villa Said To Favor Confer
ence; First Chief Con-
siderS Appeal
NO DISORDER TODAY
ON The BORDER Line
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l6.-The first Of
the replies from Mexican military and
political chiefs TO the Pan American
peace conferences appeal was expected
today. General Villas was reported on
its way and favorable in tenor. Car
rama Is not looked for before the end
of the week.
There were reports that Cauanza
might call a conference of his military
aides 10 decide on a Joint reply In this
connection an armistice between the
Carranza and Villa forces by mutual
consent was IN prospect. Except near
the border, where the military opera
tions of Importance have been suspended,
it is understood pending the considera
tion of the Pan American note.
While the peace moves success or fail
ure hinges largely Il is understood on
Carranza's attitude. the Pan Americans
do not propose TO proceed Immediately
II the first chief rejects their overtures.
II enough favorable responses are re
oeivod from villa. Zapata and other
Mexican leaders, the conference will be
called in session anew and another note
will be sent 10 Ca. MA calling his at.
tention 20 the fact that practically
everybody but himself wants peace. and
urging him anew 10 Join in discussing II
Another report current today was
that Carranza would ignore the
United States In answering tho Pan
American note and send his reply TO
one Of the Latin-American ENJOYS
whom he considers friendly"
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
DIES IN EFFORT TO
Recover A HAT
Harry Fife browns In the
Delaware Off Angus
tine Pier
FOUGHT MAN WHO
TRIED TO SAVE HIM

His attempt TO save the hat Of a
woman which had blown from her
head into the Delaware River cost
Harry Fife, of No. 119 North Orianna
street. Philadelphia, his life, and sew
eral young men who went to his as
sistance we're rescued with difficulty.
Fife was one of a party of excursion
sists on the steamer President, from
Philadelphia. and was on the pier at
Augustine, when he made the dive
that proved fatal. He was a good
swimmer. but was seized with cramps
as soon as he reached the water. He
was 21 years old
Several other young men went 10
the rescue when he showed sings of
distress. and one of them. Harry Ig-
nash. Of No 26 Queen street. Phila-
delphia, grappled with him, but was
fiercely resisted by the drowning
man. who bit one OF his thumbs Sc
verely. and both we're about to go
down when a boats crew from the
President. headed by Mate Albert Hol-
lick, reached them and managed to
pull Ignash into the boat. The other
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
ALLECE MAN ENTICED
GIRL FROM HER HOME
Milton Page, of Whining
ton, Under Arrest by
Baltimore Police
YOUNG WOMAN WITH
HIM WHEN DETAINED

Charged with enticing Ruth Mont
gomery, the 17-year-old daughter Of
George s. Montgomery. nom her home
il Chester, Pa. man giving the
name OF Milton Page, 20 years old,
married. of No. 1904 Bennett street.
Wilmington, Del. is held at the Cen
trail Police Station, in Baltimore. The
young, woman is also held there in
custody Of the matron. awaiting the
arrival Of her father to take her home.
The girl disappeared from her
home during the latter part of last
May. She said she met Page at a
carnival in Wilmington and they
eloped to Baltimore Later, she said.
be informed her that he was a mar
ried man. They came TO Baltimore.
II is said took rooms on Bolton street
Her father received information that
she was in Baltimore and notified
Marshal Carter. Detective Herman
Pohler was assigned to find the
couple and he arrested the man and
girl on Saturday night.
Weeping as she was questioned By
Marshal Carter, the young girl pleaded
that her parents did not Fnow Of her
association with Page, and asked that
they come 10 her rescue. Page took
his arrest quietly, stating that his
companion was willing TO leave her
home and come 10 Baltimore with him.
John J. Gregurevich, special agent
of the Department of Justice. was no
titled, and today will determine
whether to prefer white slave charge
against Page.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
lightning BOLTS
KILL Livestock
While INFIELDS
Animals on The Elliott and
Walker Farms Are Vic
Tins of Sunday Storm
CITY SCHOOL, IS HIT
BY ANOTHER BOLT

Wind. rain. hail and lightning fea-
tured severe storm that passed
over Wilmington yesterday afternoon.
The thunder was heavy and the
lightning vivid Public school No rs
at Eighth and Adams streets. was
struck by a bolt. The weather vane
was broken and some shingles torn
off the roof.
The bolt entered the building AND
tore two Of the joists loose and dam
aged the building TO an extent placed
at $3.50.
Many OF the street railway cars
we're put out of service for the time.
being. The trolley wire at shellpot
Park was struck and knocked down
but the crowds were not endangered
since they had already sought shell
ter from the rain in the pavilions of
the park
The box on the trolley switch at
Seventeenth and Woodlawn avenue
was blown out and set fire to the
box holder Before this was detected
the pole on which It had been placed
had caught FIRE
Several persons watched the light
ning's pranks with half fear and half
curiosity in Brandywine Park on
Washington Heights. AT the start Of
the second storm, about 230 o'clock,
bolt struck the earth near the navil-
ion on the north side OF Washington
street bridge AS II struck the ground
Il dug a hole more than foot in
circumference, and between six and
eight inches deep At this point II
divided into two bolts which played
about the bench legs and burned the
grass as they darted hither and
thither over the green After the two
divisions had succeeded in burning
several cross swathes over the park
they again Joined and swept acrosl
toward the Zoo, burning a path abou
l16 inches wide. The bolt nnall,
reached its limit and bored into tn
ground
Horace Groves and william Ritchi
Continued on Page 2.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
COAST DEFENDER
Was EASTLAND VICTIM

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY. Del. Aug. 1s.-
Word has been received here that
Herman Tollee. formerly of this town
and a member of the 112th Company.
was drowned on the "Eastland, "
which sank at her dock in Chicago
recently Tollee was employed as an
electrician by the company which
was giving the excursion. Tollee bad
a narrow escape from drowning in
the river near here in 1914, when the
boat in which he was crossing the
river from Fort Delaware to this
place was crushed by the ice. He was
a native of Luxembourg. He was
twenty-five years old
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
balkans MAY YET
JOIN THE ALLIES
against GERMANY.
MaSSing of Troops and
Bombardment of Belgrade
May Bring Crisis
kaiser Threatens new
DRIVE TO AID TURKS

ROME, Aug. 16.-Massing Of AUS
tro-German troops along the Serbian
frontier and the bombardment
Of Belgrade coming at a critical time
in the Balkan negotiations. may throw
the balance in favor OF the Allies and
bring Bulgaria, Rumania and Greece
into the war.
Dispatches from Bucharest and
Sofia today said the greatest alarm
has been caused there by news that
the Austrians have resumed the offen-
sive on the Serbian frontier. prelim-
mary to an Austro-German drive
through the Balkans TO the relief OF
Turkey. Both Rumanian and Bulgar-
ian diplomats here fear such move
threatens the national existence of
their countries and are watching de-
velopments near Belgrade with the
greatest anxiety.
Both the Greek and Serbian parlia-
ments met today. The decisions they
are to make. possibly within the next
fortnight, probably VIII settle the fate
OF the Balkan states and will have a
tremendous influence upon the out
come OF the world war. The meeting
OF the Rumanian crown council at Bu-
charest yesterday was another inci-
dent of greatest importance in the
Balkan situation.
! Within the past few days there has
been an active exchange OF views be-
tween Serbia and Greece. Despite
contrary reports from Nish. diplo-
mats here believe Serbia is ready to
make important concessions to obtain
Bulgaria's participation in the war.
lEx-Premier Venizelos. who comes to
power at Athens this week, has re-
mained silent regarding his program.
but the Allied governments are hop
ing he will overcome the opposition
TO Bulgarian concessions on the part
lof Greece, removing the last obstacle
TO the renewal Of the Balkan ALI
anoe.
Three elements entering into the
situation are counted upon ny the
representatives Of The Allies hero to
J force the Balkan States into quick
accord possibly within a fortnight.
They are The certainty that the
present lack OF Turkish ammunition
makes this a most favorable time for
Intervention; the fact that the Allies
have landed reinforcements and have
registered fresh successes at the
Dardanelles which might cause the
Balkans to lose their opportunity 10
share the fruits OF victory should the
Allies reach Constantinople without
them; and. finally, the Concentration
Of Austro-Germans against Serbia
This last factor the newest in the
Balkan situation. is OF the utmost
J importance. Both Bucharest ans
Sofia dispatches today indicated tha'
the latest move Of the Austro-G Ger
mans has aroused the greatest dis
satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
TWO marines ARE
.SWEPTOVERBOARD
by GULF TYPHOON
Double Drowning Expected
To Arouse Criticism for
Southern Waters Cruise
BATTLESHIPS TOSSED
BY Wind AND WAVE
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l6.-After bat
Ting nearly 80 hours with a gulf ty-
phoon. which cost the lives of two ma
rines, the battleships New Hampshire
and Louisiana today are steadily plow-
ing toward southern waters" while the
Navy Department continued TO withhold
their destination.
The drowning of Marines Ray and
Robinson, who were swept overheard
from the deck Of the New Hampshire, Is
expected TO arouse a storm of criticism
Of the navy for the apparent uselessness
of sending the two vessels 10 southern
waters"
Little doubt was entertained that the
battleships were bound for Guantanamo
but no announcement was expected until
they reach there
In the meantime the Sacramento
nearly As hours overdue. with the Bra
lillian and Guatemalan ministers 10 Mex
leo aboard, was expected TO reach New
Orleans late today. The Sacramento also
struck the gulf storm and was delayed.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
BOYS ON LARK ARE
ACCUSED OF Horse THEFT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Aug. 16.-Sheriff Kir-
by was telephoned to yesterday about
noon concerning the theft of a horse
and carriage from Hastings Porter,
near Pennington. the supposition be-
ing the thieves had driven to Dover.
Within one hour Harry Carlisle, aged
is and Fred Kuntz, aged about 25.
were arrested on suspicion of being
the thieves. The boys said they in
tended to return the team to the
owner. as they merely wanted to come
to Dover to see relatives.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
CARRANZISTAS NOT
IN The BORDER RAID
Rv The lIniicd b..

NEW YORK. Aug. 16.-General
Venustiano Carranza. in a cable mes
sage addressed to the United Press
today from Vera Cruz declared that
none OF the soldiers under his com
mand have participated IN any of the
raids across the Texas border. but
said he had no official confirmation
.of reliable reports current in Wasn-
ington that the bandits we're financed
by American interests desiring inter
vention in Mexico.
General Carranza's cablecram,
sent from Vera Cruz. was in response
to a message from the United Press
asking II he had any information con-
hrminE these reports. The message
follows:
I'm respect TO your message Of yes
terday as TO who has attacked the
cities bordering the frontier. I have
no information. hut affirm that these
attacks have not been made by sol
diers of the Constitutionalist Mexican
army, of which | am the First Chief.
(Signed)
"V. Carranza-"
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
BIC sunday STORM
OVER SUMMIT CAMP
DR.. Sunwalt Flags Card
Playing and Dance
Craze" in Sermon
SERVICES ALL DAY;
BUT LITTLE LET-UP

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
BRANDYwINE SUMMIT CAMP,
Aug. 16.--While rain that visited
Brandywine Summit Camp yesterday
marred the attendance on big Sun
day" it was generally conceded to be
one Of the greatest days that has
ever marked the camp. 1t was a
typical old-fashioned camp meeting
and for the first time in years the
meetings we're protracted. No thoughts
we're given to dinner or other things
with the result that the morning
meeting lasted beyond the dinner
hour. and continued on into the af-
ternoon without dismissal. Not for
years have services on Big Sunday"
been marked by so much enthusi-
ism and favor.
In spite of the lowering clouds
with which the day dawned. hun
ireds of automobiles and carriages,
each bearing its capacity load of Wis
itors, commenced to arrive at the
grove as early as o'clock AS il
was, there we're fully more than three
thousand visitors, this number great
ly exceeding "Big Sunday" of last
year.
Late in the afternoon the clouds
dispersed and the grounds we're
Hooded with sunshine. Those who
we're at the camp will long remem-
Der the scene presented in the taber-
nacle yesterday. Many persons who
were unable to find seats sat down
in the straw in the aisles, while hun
dreds stood at the back of the big
tent and along the aisles.
Several times the rain came down
so hard that the curtains of the taber-
nacle had to be lowered and the skies
grew so dark that the gas had to be
lighted While the rain drove home
many who had come out to camp, the
majority stuck il out There was a
string of automobiles and carriages
that filled the driveway, extended
on through to the Elan road. The
grove at the head of the grounds
was also filled with scores of car
riages and restless horses.
Following the family prayer service
which was held at o'clock IN Tho
morning, the Camp Scouts, Summit
Girls Brigade and the Yoke Fellows met
in their respective tents.
Professor William n Thomas con
Quoted the O'Clock testimony meeting
and love feast So many testimonies
were given that this meeting continued
on into the morning preaching service al
1880 o'clock.
The Rev. DR.. J. r. W. Sunwalt. oi
Pittsburgh. preached the sermon at that
Continued on Fage IL.