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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10
Wheezer La the - Voc.

Il was an intensely cold morning
and the city train was packed. a
crusty old gentleman with his back to
the engine preferred the window
down for ventilation" whilst a wheezy
individual facing the window persisted
in pulling it up again, as he hated
these beastly east winds"
Although it was cold, words became
very hor.
- can't stand this stuTy herring
box :" chortled the crusty man, tug
gng the strap and letting the window
drop for the fourth time.
"Nor these Siberian blasts that only
convicts could stand" rejolned the
wheezer. Don't you know it's an old
adage that when the wind is in the
east It's neither fit for me nor your
"Ha, ha" laughed the crusty man,
appealing to the passengers TO laugh
also. Here's a man that does not know
the old proverb. Why, sir, the last
VOrds are man nor beast
well, there's no difference in what
l said" chuckled the wheezer, as the
passengers roared in chorus.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10
THE Germans are ormins!"

some distance off. But eten through
the dust he could see that it was a
horde Of frightened people. men, wOm-
en- children.
where are they from, my rrlend?"
Charlie asked his startled host
They come from many Mes away,
think. m'sieu," he answered. Il
know everyone in this neienDorhood,
and these are strangers to me"
Here they come" the American
said excitcdIy. as the vanguard of the
rabh!e poured up the street almost TO
the place where he waited and
watched You'd better 70 to your
room. Madame de Lorde" he told
Ethel.
Yes. perhaps had" she admitted.
But she still fingered, fascinated by
the contagious fear that impeled those
peasants onward \ man, disheyeled,
wild-eyed. thrust his head in at the
door OF the Lion d'Or,
"The Germans are coming" he
warned Them. you'd better get out
they're coming this way. he repeat
ed breathlessly. 1t was plain that he
had run far And Immediately he
started on again. But Charlie Brown
called TO him.
wait Il minute."
You are sure?' Christophe inter-
posed
The man came inside then.
"Sure! Sure! They're not a mile
ahead"' he gasped between great sob
like breaths. And already Christophe's
neighbors crowded through the door.
way and peered curiously Mt the feh
low. They came through our town.
| saw 'em-T-I. Andre Lemaire.
saw 'em-al graylllle-millions of
'em-and they're still coming! There's
no end to them"
"But we have done nothing. They
will not hurt us" the innkeeper told
him innocently.
The man turned his piteous eyes
upon Christophe - upon Chrstophe.
who had not yet learned what was in
store for him.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

Half fearful half incredulous. Henri
ChrIstophe stood stock stlll and gazed
stupidity at the American.
"That / cannot believer he said AZ
last But In a moment more he had
10 believe H. Even little Jeanne
knew it She came nylng into the
room and dung herself into ner IA
ther's arms.
"Mon pere mon pere The Ger
mans are coming" she cried In terror.
Her father looked down at her ten.
dorly
There, there! DO not cryr Chris
tophc said trying as best he could to
calm her fears. "They Will not hurt
you or me-"
As for Charlie Brownie promptly
forgot AN personal considerations lie
became ut once the newspaper man,
the ncws-gatherlng machine.
"Thc Germans are coming! And I'm
On the thick OF it, God what story"
he exclaimed. II was what he had
dreamed Of
Henri Chrstopho put his daughter
away from him, az m uneasy thought
crcpr over hin
Go 10 your roomr Jeanne, ana stay
there ti' call you.' he said gently,
4 confused mutmur. as Of macy
voices shouting In the distance, pene
trated tina, still room whore they wait
ed. Aud with every moment that
passed Il grew louder.
From his post la the window Char
he Brown bched column OF people
sweeping mp the road. rhey were still
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10
SWAMP ROOT STOPS
SERIOUS BAGKACHE

When your back aches, and your blad.
der and kidneys seem TO be disordered, re-
member it is needless to suifer-go to your
nearest drug store and get a bottle Of DR..
kilmer's Swamp-Root 1t is a physicians
prescription for diseases Of the kidneys
and bladder.
It has stood the test Of years and has
reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands OF cases.
This prescription was used by Dr.. Kill
mer in his private practice and was 50
very effective that it has been placed on
sale everywhere. Get a bottle, Soc and
SlOO, at your nearest druggist.
However, if you wish first TO test this
great preparation send ten cents 20 DR..
Kilmer Co., Bingnamton, y. Y, for a
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

Streetman expected to join her there
later. But in the meantime Ethel ex-
pected to meet someone else first. Who
that person might be she did not know,
except that the unknown was spy
in the service of the French.
No sooner did he find himself alone
with Ethel than the little Frenchman
dropped his paper.
"Bonjour, madamew he said.
Il beg your pardon!" Ethel said.
"bo not look around-stay where
you areg' the stranger told her crlsply
All at once 1t occurred to her that
this somewhat lnferlor-looking indi-
vidual might be he whom she sought
But she could not be sure. And she
resolved to bide her time.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10
Plants Grown for Beauty Should Be
Given Rathe' Large Pots.

duce what is known as "crown-rot,
which kills all buds which form.
Much is said Of using thumb pots
in which to root cuttings, but latter
roofing hundreds) | prefer three-inch
pots to the smaller ones.
Or, you can heap the earth against
It, on the side toward which you
propose to bend it, and over this the
canes can be bent l prefer this meth
cd because it does not disturb the
roots. The earth should not be as
high where it touches the plant as it
is a few inches from it.
The object is to form a support of
soil which will enable you to curve
the bushes over it, thus avoiding the
sharp sudden bends which do so much
Injury to ones plants.
Lay all the bushes in one direction,
placing the stalks close together. By
doing this, much covering can be
saved
When the plants are laid down
place pieces of sod on them to hold
them in place If this is not done,
they will be sure to spring back to
an upright position before you get
them covered.
Cover with dry earth to the depth
of four inches. If leaves are used, it
will be necessary to make little pen
10 cOnfne the leaves.
After covering the bushes with soil
or leaves provide a second covering
Of boards, or something that will shed
rain. If water is allowed to settle in
to the soil above the bushes, and re-
main there, they will be greatly in
iured by it. One must plan to keep
the covering as dry as possible. This
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10
GRO BE coNTGNUEDJ
FuIfliment.

The bees know not whether they will
eat the honey they harvest.
As they 60 from flower to flower, col
Letting more honey than themselves
anu their offspring can need, let us
20 from reality to reality, seeking food
for the incomprehensibl flame, and
thus. certain of having fulfilled our or
gnnic duty, prepare ourselves for what
ever may befaIl. The very sus-
piclon Of the possible aimlessness o2 its
exhausting effort viii only render the
duty the clearer, will only add more
purity, power, disinterestedness and
freedom to the ardor wherewith it still
seeks" s."-Maurice Maeterlinck.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

is of the greatest importance, II the
ground is not well drained, make little
bitches between your plants in the fall,
for surplus TO run into
II tiny seedlings are to be potted OF,
then the thumb pot may be best for
the first transplanting, but even here
/ would use small, shallow boxes for
flats" until the second or third trans
planting would bring the plants up
10 where they are ready for the three
inch pots, or the open ground.
The commercial grower who must
economic in space, and gives con.
stant attention to the plants, has use
for the smallest pots, but they are
nuisance to the average grower OF
plants.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

recommend IL TO any woman suffering
from female weakness. You may pub
lish my letterif you wish. Mrs. JAMES
CoLEY, 516 ST. Clair St., Frankfort, Ky.
No woman suffering from any form Of
female troubles should lose hope until
she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound a fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients Of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved TO be n most valuable tonic
and invigorator Of the female organism.
All women are invited TO write
20 the Lydia E. Pinkham Medi-
cine Co., Lynn, Mass, for special
ndvice,-it VIII be confidential.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

him start. And by The way" he said,
"whle / think of H. ! want 10 warn
You about TINT chap I met at. tea at
your place. Strcetman, he called him
SClf. You remember himY"
TO hide her confusion Ethel rose aud
moyeI few steps away from the
table.
Yes remember him very well" :"
she answered
II happened that night 10 get some
dope on him. Charlie went on, IN en-,
tire innocence Of the effect his words
had upon her. Hes what you might
call a professional working for
the German sccret service now. That's
why he stuck M for them that after
noon; but really he's a Russian"
"A Russian" Ethel exclaimed, star
tied. I'm spite Of herself, by that sur
prising news.
Yes" he continued "He got kicked
out Of RUSSIA ten years ago for some
dirty business. Then he worked for
the English against the Beers. They
couldn't stand him either-he's an aw-
ful rotter. don't know much about
him after that. Now he's with the
Germans. YOu'll forgive my
speaking Of this" he said but
thought perhaps as you're IN the ad-
mirars family he might be trying to
pump you about some Of the navy's
secrets"
"Oh-thauk you for telling me- she
exclaimed gratefully And. somehow.
she felt the least bit guilty that she
could not be frank with him. "And
one thing more" she added, as he
seemed about 10 leave her, you won't
speak of meeting me here? q.
You'll promise won't you, even though
can't eXpain?"
My dear grl" he protested, 1--WE
been on SO many stories, I've inter
viewed so many people, I've seen 50
much OF hurau nature, that | know
pretty well when to print story and
when to kill it--and III 90 through for
you any woy you want me to-"
Ethel turned to him impulsiyely.
gratefully.
Thank you-you're a dear" she
told him
And at that moment the French spy
he Of the newsp1per-returucd.
And, paying scant heed, apparently,
TO Ethel and her companion. he sat
down at a table lighted another cigu-
rette. and resumed his intent reading
once more
As socn as he cauLht sight OF the
stranger Charlie Brown warned Ethel
with a quick Ssh"
1T must be nearly time for dinner"
Madame de Lorde remarked corelessly,
ms If their conversation bore only upon
trivial matters.
That's so. And If we're going to
dine together | think I'll 20 wash up
or the folks will think | belong here"
AIr. Brown said, glancing down at the
wreck Of his once immaculate new
English suit "Oh. ( almost forgot my
vanity bag" he exclaimed And he
retrieved his paper parcel from the
table where he had dropped it. Then
he went ioyfully to his room.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10
CHAPTER XIII.


Meanwhile Ethel WlIloughby. alias
Madame de Lorde, strolled aimlessly
to the cigar counter and leaned neg
ligentlv against it, Her feelings were
decidedly miXed-cOmpounded Of pleas
ure and uueasiness. AS It turned out
she found it agreeable to meet Mr.
Brown. It was distinct relief to he
able to talk to someone against whom
she was under no necessity Of being
on her guard. But ut the same time. a
matter of business had brought her to
Courvoiser and the inn. To be sure,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10
help FOR
WORKING WOMEN
Some Have to Keep on Until
They Almost Drop. How
flrs. Conley Cot Help.

Here is lcttcr from a woman who
ha1 10 work, bat was zoo weak and sur-
Tered too much % continue. How she
rsgainCd healn -
lrsrLsJtt, KY I suffered so much
with female weakness that could not
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10
A come..eatsd Rsasoner

GLOW are you going to vote this
fallf"
Coin to vote the prohibition tick
et," replied Uncle Bin Bauierop.
"Rut the other parties are strong
for killing of the demon rum"
"Thut's jes' the point The prohibit
don party is about the only party that
isn't liable 10 get pull enough to put
our township on the dry list"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

Here is big opportunity for
Charlie Brown, the New York
newspaper correspondent, to
show either a world Of good sense
or state Of mind bordering on
insanity The problem Is up TO
him--whether he will stick by
his friends, no matter what oe-
ours, or consider the safety Of
his own person. There is a big
thrill in this instaIlment. II de-
scribes the meeting and plan.
ming Of spies.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10
Why She Wanted It.

"Algy, l want lou to buy me a
book"
- am glad you are becoming lit
erary, my dear"
Fudge This article says one way
to acquire good carriage is to prac-
tlee balancing a book on your head"
Louisville Courier-JOurnal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

do my own work,
had TO hire it done.
i hoard 90 muca
about Lvdia h. Pink
ham's Veget1sls
Compound that /
trieIiL Itook three
bottles and J svand
1t 70 be all you
claim Now Ifeelas
welisseverIdida and
am able 20 DO oil my
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

Does it occur to you that
Madame De Lorde may be dis
covered as a spy by the Ger
mans the first time she tries to
make a move? There is a fine
piece Of graphic descriptive
work in the next instaIIment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

Opera originated with the ancient
Greeks in the librettos Of Sophocles
and Aeschylus. From the custom Of
muslcally declaiming the choruses,
and parts of the dialogues. came the
modern opera.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

man in trouble will believe a good
many things he wouldn't give thought
TO at any other time.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

If people continued to act after mar
riage as they did during courtshlp We
would require fewer lawyers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

A Philadelphia is the inventor of
paper bag the top Of which is re-
enforced and so cut That it forms q
handle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-10

To withstand these quick climatic
changes your rose plants require good
winter protection.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
FRANK E. HOWE. Editor and Pub.
Thursday, November 2, 1916

Burlington is seeking 10 have a
manufacturing plant for long time
established in a southern Vermont
town and employing in the neigh
borhood of rs people. moved to that
city. 1t is said to be a woodworking
factory CT some kind and that the
product is used practically in every
state of the union. The reason the
factory seeks a change OF location is
said to be that the partners who have
owned the business have passed
away and that none of the present
owners. who are willing to leave
their money invested in the proper
ty, care to manage it. The principal
motive for a move. however, seems
to be the old familiar one of want.
ing people in the city to which it will
be moved TO invest largely IN the
concern, furnish a site for the fac
tory and to exempt the same from
taxation for a period OF years II
is not to say that the proposition is
TO be turned down for these
reasons, but Burlington people might
well ask themselves ii they would not
uO DttttI W turn III anu uelp Dullu
up some deserving and struggling fac.
tory already in existence there.-Rut-
land News.
There is food for reflection in the
concluding sentence OF the above com
ment from the News We become so
accustomed TO the presence OF our
long-ss ts Dlshed industries tina, our
poin, Of view becomes lost and we
imagine that any pgG.eci ftJl. = dis
tant place mas mere merit than chose
that have been with us year in and
year out, that have distributed their
payrolls TO keep the local merchants
going and have helped TO bear the
burdens OF our public expenses Every
community possesses opportunities to
strengthen and broaden its home in
dustries and the adoption of policy
with this end in view might, in many
instances. accomplish more and better
results than % import business away
from other towns.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
Three Kinds of Secondhand Books.

''How much is this book II pros
pectlye customer asked the second
hand book dealer. 1t was volume Of
essays.
That is reading book and sells
for 80 cents" the dealer answered.
Tho prospective customer looked puz
zled, 80 the secondhand book man went
on TO explain:
Il have been in this business good
many years. both here and in other
cities, and l have found that evo~y-
where the general secondhand book
buying public divides books into three
classes and asks for them accordingly.
"A paper backed book is a novel
"A cloth bound novel, however is
fiction book
Everything else In bound literature
comes under the classification NJ read
ing books. '"--Kansas CITY Star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
THIS BIRD LIVES ON FISH.
And He Doesn't Build Nest, but Lives
In a Sand Tunnel.

The belte1 kingdsher has n great
taste for fish. Every day is Friday
with him. because no matter how hun.
cry he gets. he will eat nothing except
fish. Wherever there are creeks, riy-
ers. ponds or lakes the kingiishers are
To be found.
His principal business in life seems
10 be diving into the water for fish
From his perch on dead branch or AS
he hOvers over the water this unusual
bird spies small fish. With swoop
and a splash and a dive he goes into
the water and is out ss quickly with
the fish firmly held In his stout beak.
as he energies from the wafer quick
shake OF the body sends the water
dying from his oily feathers, and he Is
dry in short order. The fish is tossed
into the air, caught again in the beak
and swallowed head first.
Unlike most other birds. the king
fisher does not build his nest in trees
but seeks sand bank. in which he
digs tunnel several feet straight in
At the far end little room is hol-
lowed out. and there on the sand the
glossy eggs are laid.
The belted kingfiSher is recognized
by his fluffy crown and his breast band
The male has blue-gray breast band.
back and sides. while the female has
chestnut colorcd sides and breast band
in addition to n gray breast band.-i,x-
change.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
Thls-And Five Cents!

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose five cents to Foley e. Co,
1886 Sheffield. Ave. Chicago. H., writ
ing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound. for bronchial coughs
and Group Foley Kidney Pills, for
pain in sides and back, rheumatism.
backache, kidney and bladder all
ments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets,
wholesome and thoroughly cleans
ing cathartic, especially comforting to
stout persons. Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
Stop the First Cold.

A cold does not get well of itself
The process OF wearing out a cold
wears you out, and your cough be-
comes serious il neglected. Hacking
coughs drain the energy and sap the
vitality. For AZ years the happy com
bination of soothing antiseptic bal,
sans in DR.. Kings New Discovery has
healed coughs and relieved conges-
ton. Young and old can testify to the
OF Dr. Kings New Dis
covery for coughs and colds. Buy
bottle today at your Druggist, SOC.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
OIL PARALYSIS SEA BIRDS.
Curious Aftermath of Effort TO Save
Warships In Storm.

Puerta Plata. Santo Domingo.-A Gu
rious aftermath of the Memphis disas
ter was reported by members of the
expcdtionary force of the United
States marine corps on duty here who
visited the Scashorc.
When the storm struck the Memphis
she. with the CaStine and other Amer
lean wnrshlps. rcsortcd to the old OK
pelicni OF pumping oil upon the waves
to calm the sea.
So much crude oil was pumped over
board that II Goatcl in huge blankets
upon the surface Of the ocean, stuck
to the wings of sea gulls and other
wafer fowl and rendered them unable
70 fly. Marinee fornd hundreds OF
helpless blIds on the sho-e the't wings
ieniN glued dowu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
The uItimate SERVICE

of Life Insurance is income service for
benefciaries, Send for particulars on
our monthly income policies. Nation
al Life Ins. Co., OF Vt. (Mutual) Earl
S. Kinsley. General Agent Mead Build
ing, Rutland. VT Adv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
PhiIosonhY.

"1hat mans regular philosopher. :
in what wayY'
Il Just told him my troubles. ana in.
stead Of lending me money lie advised
me not 10 worry about them.
Froa Press
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02

did the doctor give you much en-.
enlargement" asked Mrs DumSon,
yes, indeed" answered Mr.. Dunn
'on. He said | would he able to
whip my weight in wildcats before
ong."
Dear me! Where will you find the
Hildeats"- birmingham Age-Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
Onions and Matrimonx.

When they are first married she
won't eat an onion unless he eats one
too. But later on she cats onions when
she feels Ike it, and IL he doesn't like
II he can hold his nose and breathe
through his %ars for all she cares
London Answers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02

IF were candidate for any office
! should 20 yachting
Won riuSi he corrupt If You are for
sail"
No no. | rlean | yhculd always
Fave ny hoom wi'h me" Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
Clever.

Bacon-You say that man is clever?
Eshert-Clever? Why say. there's
hardly a thing lie can't do unless it is,
perhaps, cut his own hair Yonkers
Statesman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
His Choice.

II simply would not rock a boat"
Said youthful Henry Blee.
THAT sort OF fun. I'd have you note,
Does not appeal to me-
And then he lcaped into his car
And showing his diadain.
Raced to crossing. seen affair."
And crashed into train.
Birmingham Age Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02

logging Weary Say, Missus, can We
gimme job diggin' potatoes?
dig taterS for another month Wit.
Jogging Wcary-That's all right I'm
willin' to live here till diggin' time
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
Speaking of Wisdom.

To jump into Il bramble bush
May not De very wise,
But what Of men who haven't push
Enough TO advertiser
kansas City Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02
Horrible Ono Zoo.

Baron-IIow was the Welsh rabbit
your wife made last night?
Egbclt-Oh it WAS dream Yon.
kers Statesman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-02

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
f. ]. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have known e. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation