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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24

told her. He did not yet feel safely
out of the woods, For heavens sake,
tell them I'm not a spy"
II have just told them" she assured
him.
- know. Make sure! Tell 'em
agalnF he urged her. ASK II there
isn't someone who speaks English"
Questioned us 20 whether there were
not some officer who understood Eng
lish, the sergeant Informed Ethel that
Major Won Brenig knew the hateful
language
For the love Of Mike, get him here!"
Charlie besought her, when she ex-
plalned to him.
While Sergeant Schmidt betook him
self away In order TO summon the ma
ior. Charlie Brown turned to Ethel
with an air OF great relief.
We'll, | was looking for war. and
certainly picked out the right spot,
didn't ~ he asked.
Il suppose mistakes like this are
bound to happen But haven't you pa
pers TO prove your IDENTIFY" she in.
qulred
"Oh, yes-yes! French passports,
and an ENGLISH hat and English
clothes! All needed to really finish
me was a Russian blouse" he said
with a grin. Seriously though" he
went on. - do want to thank you.
lie offered her his hand.
"It was nothing" she said, as she
shook hands with him.
Before the major arrived Ethel left
him. after promising that she would
not go so far away that he might not
call her in case he needed her assist
ance again.
The sight of the fatherly appearing
major. whose bearded face soon
showed in the doorway. went far to
restore Charles equanImity.
The spy-where is the spyI" Major
Won Brenlg asked the sergeant, who
followed close at his heels.
Charlie Brown did not wait for the
"noncom" to answer. He stepped for,
ward expectantly.
Are you Major Won Brenig-apd dc
you speak English?" he inquired.
81 am. and do" the officer said.
Mr.. Brown smiled at him winnlngly.
"Fit~simmons there has my pass
ports" ne announced, pointing to the
lanky sergeant.
Major Won Brenig took the papers
from the sergeant and looked them
over
"They seem to he in good order" he
said-"vised by the American consul
in Paris"
And here's letter from the paper
work for" Charlie added. handing
the major an envelope.
The German officer merely looked at
the imprint In one corner. He did not
even take the letter from the Ameri-
can.
IFS a good newspaper. I've often
read it." he remarked. And he re-
turned the passport to its owner.
Now what is the trouble?" he asked.
"These guys were Just going to shoot
me as un English spy" Charlie in
formed him. with an indignant glance
at the soldiers.
The major laughed in his face.
"You English?" he cried. mo one
but an American ever said guy" He
appeared greatly amused. 81 am glad
my men did not make the mistake OF
killing you" he said pleasantly.
you've nothing on me-" Charlie told
him.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
Elrst.Eloor Plan.

however, finds in brick one of the most
adaptable of building materials. The
possible color range includes almost
the whole scale from black to white.
Various mixed color effects are avail
nble. The texture may vary from a
CLASSY smoothness and polish to a very
rough finish. Although bricks are made
in standard sizes, it is possible to OBJ
tain special sizes for the purpose of
producing special effects, The method
of laying the bricks is also a means
Of producing artistic effects; the use
of English bond, Flemish bond and
other special methods of laying, to-
gether with the use Of colored mortar,
relieves the monotony OF the more
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
HOUSE IMPROVED
BY BRICK PORCH
Expense of Its Addition Is War
ranted by the Extra Value
Given to Property.
SPECIAL EFFECTS MADE EASY
Color Range Of Materials to BE En-
ployed Is Practically Unlimited
Well to Have Foundation Wall
and chlmneys In SINH
lar Design.
By WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

Mr. William A. Radford ~Ili 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, Ill, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
lndIa,s Tailor Bird.

The tailor bird of India, tiny yell
low creature, makes a most curious
nest. To escape snakes and monkeys,
this bird takes a dead leaf, flies up
into a tree, and, with a fiber for
thread and its bill for a needle, sews
the leaf to a green one hanging from
the tree, an opening to the nest thus
formed being left at the top. The
leaf, apparently hanging from a twig,
would never be taken for a nest.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24

Dip a piece of cotton wool in sweet
oil, then into black pepper; putting
this in the ear proves quick remedy.
Nose Bleed.--Roll a piece of soft
paper quite hard and pack hard be-
tween the upper lip and the gum, and
in a few minutes the bleeding will
stop.
Hoarseness.-Beat the white Of an
egg, add the juice Of lemon and
sweeten with sugar. A teaspoonful
at a time,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24

Compound made her well, so took it and
now am just as we'll as l ever was. I
cannot understand why women don't
see how much pain and suffering they
would escape by taking your medicine.
] cannot praise it enough for it saved
my life aud kept me from the Insane
Hospital. Mrs. Z. SHELDON, 5657 S.
Halsted St., Englewood, Ill.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment is surpassed by the medicinal
properties of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complication exists 10
pays to write the Lydia Il. Pink
ham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.J
for special free advice,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24

And again he called loudly for Ethel
Willoughby.
To his immense relief, at that mo-
ment she appeared.
What are you doing?" she asked
the sergeant.
1T is not your affair."" he retorted
gruf1y.
She showed her medal to him--the
medal from the Wilhelmstrasse.
'Do you know thGtY she inquired.
He did. And Immediately he cried
Halt" to Charities captOrs. They re-
leased him at once.
Gosh, I'm glad you're not deaf"
Mr.. Brown told Ethel with immense
relief, as he crossed the room to where
she stood.
"He is an English spy" the sergeant
protested to the girl
"No, no, no-you are mistaken" she
said. "He is an American"
They're going to shoot mer Charlie
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24

Little Thomas, aged four, has a viii
of his own which doesn't unbend cas-
lily.
One day it took about five minutes
of argument and appliance Of the rod
by his mother before he was finally In
duced to obey in a small matter. Even
then It was not easy.
"rH dc it this time" he informed
her with a lordly sir, "but I won't do
1t next time!"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
MovabIe BirthdaV.

Eugene was not quite four, but his
mothers habit of deferring pleasures
he wanted to enjoy Immediately was
lnclining him to pessimism.
"When are you going to the movie
show?" he was asked.
Il am going on my birthday" he
returned promptly and decidedly, "but
/ s'pose they'll keep putting that of"
Christian Herald.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24

WIN uehlacnea, nef-
vousness, flashes Of
heat, and j suffered
so much / did not
know what i was
doing at times. ]
spent $500 on doc
tors and not one did
me any good. One
day a lady called at
my house and said
she had been as sick
as ] was atone time,
and Lydia E. Pink
HAMS VepetabiA
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
HEAL SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfigure by
Using cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment TO soothe and heal. Rashes,
eczemas, pimples, dandruff and sore
hands yield to treatment with Cutjcura
Soap and Ointment. Relief is immedA-
ate and healment, in most cases, com
plete, speedy and permanent.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
proued He conId shont

Rejected for the United States ma
rine corps because his trigger finger
was missing, an Oklahoma man went
to shooting gallery near by and made
20 straight hits on a moving target.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
Natural TnndencX.

~ see soft coal is going up"
''What did you suppose it was going
to do when it is put on a tireP'
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24

TwO-thirds of the so-called society
"40O' are ciphers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24

Millions of particular women now uss
and recommend Red Cross Ball Blue. All
Rrocers, Adv,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24

A woman's idea of a secret is some
thing worth telling.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
Business and pleasure

He is a wise man who does not let
his business interfere with his pleasure
at all times
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
A REMARKABLE
STATEMENT
Mrs. Sheldon Spent $1,000 for
Treatment Without Bene~
fit. FinallyMade Well by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Englewood, III. while gong
through the Change Of Life ! suffered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
NEGRO CHURCH IN
 GEORGIA BURNED No Further BlOOdshed Re- ported in Blakely Riots.
 Goolsbys Escape

Blakely, Ga, January 2.-While no more negroes since last weeks outbreak, in which six negroes were killed reports reached here today that negro church building in the western portion of this
 Early) county was burned last night Some half dozen negro lodge buildings have been burned since angry whites went out to avenge the death of Henry J. Villipigue, an overseer residing in the western part of the county, but until last night negro churches, it was said, had been spared. Villipigue was murdered by negroes for having whipped one of them, according to statements by neigh bors.
 Mike and Ulysses Goolsby, negroes, ac- cused of complicity in Villipigues death, generally are believed to have escaped from the county John T. Beaseley of Blakely left here last night for Mont gomery on hearing reports that the ne- Sroes had gone there He went in an un- official capacity. sheriffs deputy was expected to follow him later.
 ldlers around the courthouse square late today were given a surprise when a pistol dropped from the hand of a man who had been using it to Illustrate the part he said he had taken in the hunt for negroes last week. One cartridge of the pistol exploded, the ball going through the feshy part of the leg of the nara tor No one else was hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
Mrs. Alice K. Powers

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Alice E. Powers, aged 5S, who died Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the family residence, zoo Twenty first ave- nue, North Birmingham, were conducted from the Twentyfirst Avenue Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, J. H. Powers; one brother, R. c. Stewart, and a sister, Mrs. J. L.. Flick The Rev. J. A. Bryan, the Rev. l.. F. Whitten and the Rev. MT. Cooper officiated. The following -aere pallb ear- ers Active-Bert Andrews, Sam Blake, W. $. smith, l.. F. Gray, C. B. Smith and B. F. Allgood Honorary-Dicl Young, J. F. Crawfo j. D. Hagan, w. G. Durrett, c. B. Chamblee, James Corrett and James Andrews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
MRS. ETA SCHMIDT IF CHICKANAJGAI,
 GA. GAINS 40 LBS.
Was Always Thin and Deli cate and Only Weighed 105-Now Weighs
 145 Pounds

Among the many remarkable state ments about Tanlac, the medicine that IS now accomplishing such surprising re- suits in all the leading cities throusnouI the south, none are more interesting than the one given on Monday by Mrs. Etta Schmidt, at the Live and Let Live Drug company's store in Chattanooga
 Mrs Schmidt lives at Chickamauga, Ga, suburb of Chattanooga, and is a tal- ented musician. Her husband is pros porous truck farmer, and is well known in that section.
 Looking the picture of health and wear ing smile that wouldn't come off, Mrs. Schmidt said;
 T have been a great sufferer from chronic dyspepsia for years, and up to the time l began taking Tanlac 1 was always thin and delicate. When 1 com menced taking the medicine only weighed 1O5 pounds. After taking only five bottles I now weigh 1l5 pounds, or a gain of 40 pounds, and my health seems to be perfect.
 T really never have known just what my trouble was l slept poorly and my sleep did me little good. 1 was dread fully tired most of the time and never felt well for a moment. I was also very nervous and easily depressed. My diges- tion was always poor and 1 could scarcely eat anything for fear of bad results that would follow.
 My condition became one of a general rundown nature and my complexion was bad,
 T became very skeptcal regarding the merits of anything and everything in the way of medicines because 1 had taken so many without any lasting benefit. And to tell you the truth, I had no idea that this Tanlac would help me like it has Fanlac has certainly helped me, and l would not take anything in the world for what it has done for me. 1 hope others who are now suffering as 1 was will at least give this medicine a fair chance to prove it's worth to them. There is nothing to equal it. for the change in my condition has been wonderful"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclusive ly' by Jacobs Drug store and Patton-Pope company; in Ensley by D. W. Morris Drug company; Bessemer Pegram- Patton Drug company; North Birmingham, Walker Drug company and Pratt City Gale Drug company.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
BRIGHT PROSPECTS
 FOR COMING YEAR
Statistics Committee of US.
 Civic Chamber Reports
NOT FOR A DECADE
Such Optimistic Spirit Has Not Been Shown in Years-War Has Been More Beneficial to America
 Than Harmful

Washington, January 2.-Brlgut prospects for business throughout the country, in striking contrast with con- ditions at this time a wear ago, are pictured in a statistics and standards committee report made public tonight by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States.
 There are localities where much caution and conservatism yet remain, says the report, and the influence of high prices for the future further ac- centuates this caution because dealers feel that high prices will curtail buy ing by the consumer, Broadly speak ing, it may be said that the spirit of optimism and hopefulness prevails to a degree that has not been apparent for nearly a decade and the general belief and expectation is for such pros peritY during 1916 as will recompense the people of this country for all their past miSfortuneS.
 The adverse effect of the conflict in Europe still prevails in some sec tions, though to a very much less eX- tent than at this time last year. There are still scattered fears of the possi- bility of this country being involved in the gigantic strife, but as against this the large portion of the people are paying less and less attention to the war and more more are concentratlnS their thoughts and efforts on domestic matters. Beyond this is the striking fact that the influence of the war at present as a whole is more taVoraole than adverse, because of the tremen- dous impetus it has given to certain lines of manufacturing especially east of the Alleghanies, and likewise to many agricultural products.
 This influence is a material factor Tn the present high prices of sheep, cattle wool, grain and of the products of leather, steel, iron, copper, brass, lead and zinc or spelter. Much of the prosperity in the grain raising sections is due to the fact that the farmer is selling freely because of remunerative figures for his product, and there seems to be no manner of doubt but that these prices will decline materi- ally in case of peace.
 While there are many conjectures as to the consequent effect upon business of such a contingency, the general belief centerS around the conviction that the war will last for sometime, and that the part of wisdom is to make the most of the present situation, regrettable as it is, and not take undue thought of the mor- row by attempting to forecast the likeli hood of what will happen if peace is de- clared.
 Railroads report better business as a whole and railroad shops are employing more and more men, Manufacturing has taken on new life through the whole coun- try, and in almost every branch. There is much consequent decrease in unemploy ment. Prices are being advanced every where by manufacturers in all lines, and they are continually being flooded with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
JUSTICE LAMAR OF
 THE SUPREME COURT
 IS DEAD IN CAPITAL
Continued from Page Onc)

only two precedents for such action, those of Justices Jackson and Lurton,
 Justice Lamar was born in Ruckersville, Ebert county, Georgia, October II, 1857 He attended the University of Georgia and later Bethany college where he was graduated in 1877. He attended the law school at Washington and Lee university and was admitted to the bar at Augusta, Ga, in 1878. He lived al Augusta until appointed to the supreme court bench.
 Coming from distinguished southern stock he was one of the few men whose family had previously had a representa- tive on the bench. The justice was a cousin to Associate Justice l.. Q. c. La mar of Mississippi who served on the bench from 1888 to 1S93
 He was honored by his state by many positions for which his learning and abl ity as a lawyer fitted him. First he was a member of the Georgia house of repre- sentatives, and in 1892 was appointed by the supreme court of Georgia as one of the commissioners to prepare code of laws for the state, which code was adopt ed by the general assembly in 1895. He was again honored on January 1, 1901, by appointment to fill an unexpired term as associate justice of the Georgia su- preme court and was elected to the same position at the ensuing election. In 1905 he resigned to resume the practice of law.
 In the practice of the law he largely represented railroads and other big cor porations and yet, in the day of antipa- thy to corporation lawyers his integrity was so highly regarded that the Senate without delay confirmed his nomination.
 Early in his service on the supreme court bench he became recognized as one of the most powerful members. His opin- ions were finished works of logic. AppIi- cations for rehearngs were rare in cases decided.
 Coming to Washington as a man little known beyond his state, his rise in public estimation as a member of the court led President Wilson to select him as the principal commissioner for the United States in the "A C. mediation at Mag ara Falls in 1914 between the United States and Mexico over conditions in the southern republic. In this DOS tion he ac- quitted himself with distinction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03

will install officers with E. J. Burns as chancellor commander The install latton will be public and the follow ing programme rendered:
 Address of welcome, Chancellor Con- mander Chester C. Sandman.
 Piano solo, Miss Roberta Living ston
 Installation of officers, Grand Chan cellor Graham Perdue.
 Recitation, Percy Rosenberser.
 Piano duet, Misses Ruby Elliott and Roberta Livingston.
 Address, Graham Perdue.
 Piano solo, Mrs. Fred Murphy
 Fifteen Minutes in Scotland,' James K. Stewart
 Vocal solo, Miss Irene Chambers.
 On Thursday night, January 6, Rod erick Beddow will be installed as chancellor commander of Birminsham lodge No. S5 with a full list of Of ficers. There will be work in the rank of page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
LARGE AUDIENCES
 WITNESS PHOTOPLAY

The great photoplay, "The Birth of a Nation" after week S run at the lief ferson with overflow audiences, attracted capacity houses again Sunday, afternoon and night.
 Despite the indictment weather the ap- breaches to the theatre were thronged in the afternoon almost an hour before the advertised time for the curtain to rise. Hundreds of people were turned away, unable to purchase even standing room theatre.
 The opinion was generally expressed that if 'The Birth of a Nation were presented here a week longer there would be no falling off in the audiences for there seemed to be no limit to the photo- play s drawing power
 "The Birth of a Nation" will be seen today in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
Clarence Warner

The remains of Clarence Warner, aged 21, who passed away Saturday night at 10 o'clock in local infirmary were sent to Selma yesterday morning at o'clock by the Johns Undertaking company for interment MT. Warner is survived by his father and mother, MT. and Mrs. F. D.
 Warner and four brothers, all of Selma. MT. Warner had been employed as a clerk in the Barber-RamSeu Drug company for the past two years, and was held in high esteem by his many friends and by his employers. He was loved by all with whom he came in contact. His father reached Birmingham Saturday night at '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
WILSON IS NOTIFIED

Hot Springs, Va, January 2.-Dis- patches received by President Wilson from the state department today are understood to have included report of the torpedoing of the British liner Persia, on which an American consul is believed to have been lost. No comment on the news was given out.
 The President and his wife are pre- pairing to return to Washington in q few days. They took long walk and an automobile drive today and MT. Wilson spent two hours replying to New Years greetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
Meeting of Knessetl Israel Yesterday

At the Vestry rooms of the Knesseth various Jewish local organizations met yesterday and started d movement to propagate in this city the idea of the Jewish congress. This organization has it's object to enlist all Jewish people in thls country for the purpose of holding a congress to devise ways and means to secure equal rights for their breth- ern in the European countries. The tenn porary chairman, MT. Greenman. ap- pointed committee which will arrange for general mass meeting to be held on the fourth Sunday of this month at the knesseth Israel synagogue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
Fraterndl EOentS of the Week

Among the activities of the week will be the installation for the ensuing term of the officers of these lorges, whose terms are semi-annual. In many instances the installation will be public and special programmes for the occasion arranged. There is also much activity among the other lodges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
ENSLEY LODGE OF ELKS

Every member of Ensey lodge, No 9S7 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, has been ordered to attend roll call tonight for the purpose of getting the members of the lodge together. In the event that d member cannot attend tonight a satis- factory excuse is expected to be sent to the secretary. After the business of the session has been concluded, luncheon will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
Deaths and Funerals
Dan l.. Field

Dan l.. Field. aged 5G years, died yes terday morning at 73O o'clock at his late residence, 902 Forty-first street. north. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery The deceased is sur vived by his widow and three sons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-03
VIRGINIA TOWN BURNING

Richmond, Va, January 3. The business section of Cor donsville, Va. an important junction point on the main line . of the Chesapeake and ohio rail- way, 15 miles west of here, had been practically destroyed and the entire town was threatened at o'clock this morning by a fire which started shortly after midnight in cleaning and pressing shop on the towns main street, a block from the railway depot, according to dis patches received here. Dynamite was used in an effort to check the flames until fire companies from Charlottesville and Orange could arrive on special trains in response to an urgent summons. Wires are down and communi- cation difficult