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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
WHY DEMAND FOR BIG MEN
Development Of Great Business lnsti-
tutions Has Drawn Too Heavily
on country's Resources.

Before the steam engine created our
Industrial armies, the owner of the
business was its chief executive and,
quite likely, half dozen other things,
even usurplng in some cases duties
which the expert accountant would
classify under the head of janitOr
service, remarks Engineering Maga-
zine. He was in personal touch with
every detail of the business and knew
personally every employee, and quite
likely also, all the members of each
employees family; perhaps he bJa.ted
each employees dog and cat, since
apartments and tenements were not in
vogue at that tine. Such intimate
knowledge Of personnel and conditions
is now obviously impossible.
Business has grown so fast in Amer
lea and corporations have grown so
large, so quickly that the complexi-
ties have in many cases become more
than a single human mind can grasp.
According to Darwin evolution takes
time and our supermen haven't been
developing as fast as our super-corpo-
rations. This fact is responsible for
the countrywide search for super-eX-
ecutives, for innumerable physical
and mental breakdowns among execu-
tives, and in n large part for the fact
that only about half the corporations
in the country pay dividends.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
PLAN FOR BEAUTY IN GROUNDS
BY L. M. BENNINGTON.

The beauty which Is near mt hand is
often neglected while we prize that
which is denied us-we refer to the
beauty and Geslrablity Of the Celas-
trus or bitter sweet vine. This native
climber, found In our woods and along
our fences, is one of the most salts
foctory vines that can be grown about
the home.
1t is as hardy as granite, quick
grower, twining securely about its sup
port and 1t is not liable to disease. In
the fall, when flowers are scarce. it
covers itself with clusters Of orange
cOlOred fruit, which the frost opens,
revealing its crimson seeds.
Choose dark, rainy day, if possible,
for the transplanting, otherwise do
this work at sunset-we mean in trans
planting seedlings. Water the seed
bed thoroughly a short time before you
begin to transplant, then lift the
plants, with all the soil their roots
hold, and remove to the permanent
bed.
Keep the seedlings covered with a
wet cloth, so that the heat and wind
will not dry them. With a sharp-pOint-
ed stick make the hole for the plant
and then fill it with water. Plant the
Seeding in this puddle, drawing the
dark soil about the stalk when the
ground has been firmed about the plant
as much as possible.
A miniature water garden is practi-
cal and will prove most interesting,
needing less attention than a flower
bed its size. Have a sugar or vinegar
barrel cut in two, or use a wooden tub.
Sink this in the soil Make a pOttlng
box about twelve inches square and fill
with rich mud from Il pond, or use half
rich loan, adding to the mud or loan
about one-third Of well-rotted manure.
Plant the nymphae-root in this and
place in the tub; fill with water until
it IS two or three inches deep over the
root.
When the growth commences and
the leaves appear, water may be added
from time to time until the tub is full
Never change the water, simply re-
place that which evapOrates.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11

Obispo arose, his face twitching, his
body positively shaking with anger.
Here, put a bullet in him some
body" he roared. pointing at Upton.
Taking advantage Of the diversion,
Kynaston drew back, shaking off his
guards But in a moment they seized
him by the elbows and threw him
bodily out OF the door Upton, his
fingers clenching and unclenching con.
yulsively, stood eying the furious half
breed, while Dorothy laid restrain
ing hand upon her fathers arm.
Before he could even respond to the
loving pressure Of her fingers a group
OF angry men rushed through the open
door and threw her forcibly back
against the wall
She fell to her knees. Staggering
again to her feet. she was aware, as
one In a dream, of a hideous, fury
distorted face thrust within a foot Of
her fathers scornful countenance; Of
a dozen dirty, evil-smelling peon sol
diers hanging to Upton as ants hang
to a dying hornet
Then came a sharp crack and spit
of fame. She saw her father stagger
back, sink, helplessly to his knees, and
sag forward on his face in the center
of the maddened group.
A bare five seconds she stood there.
Then the full meaning Of the scene
enacted under her eyes dawned upon
her.
She was about to scream. but hand
upon her lips mercifully stined it. A
strong arm drew her back through the
open door and she heard, still as II in
dream, voice she had learned TO
know and love. Kynaston was speak
ing brokenly:
STEADY Miss Dorothy! know!
My heaven,-if could only have fore
seen this! Come quickly and make no
noise. Use your breath only for run
ming"
"But-Mr. Kynaston-daddy-my ia
ther-"
mo use, tell you! They have killed
him! Murderersl Just as they prob
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
Romance of Poverty,

The romance of American poverty Is
that remaining in it is optional. You
may be born to poverty but you are not
born to remain there. There are thou
sands born to uncertain existence and
retain their heritage. Other thousands
born to like disadvantage change the
grade and rise above it. The chains Of
environment hold hard, hut they are
easily broken by an intelligent ener-
getic will. Many of life's finest noble
men are children of hard times But
they We're fired with a fine sense Of
their own worth, and the will to realize
ideals. The fact that others have risen
gave both example and motive. The
zeal of their own blood did the rest.
And history has been proud to enroll
them among her favored sons. The
story is the romance Of poverty.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
SOME NOTES IN SEASON

Prune Towering shrubs as soon as
they have finished Towering. The Sc
cret Of pruning shrubbery, in Il nut
shell, is to study the habit of growth
of each plant, and to strive to encour-
age it; not alter it to your views.
Make note of the yellow spots on
ihe lawn. If the grass is scanty, the
trouble is probably sand or poor soil.
The best cure is to dig out the place,
and put in some good loan.
Then resod the place. If the grass
is there but dead, the trouble is lack
of moisture.
If the grass on the lawn is growing
fast two moWings a week, allowing
the clippings to lie where they fall, is
easier than one moving in ten days
or two weeks, followed by a raking to
remove the cut grass.
Gravel roads and walks that refuse
to get solid can be greatly improved
byfrhe judicious use Of clay Pulver-
ize the latter, and sprinkle evenly.
Too much clay will make a sticky road
in wet weather, which is far worse
than a soft gravel road.
To insure a thick privet hedge, cut
back three inches every time the
plants make six inches of growth.
Evergreens from the nursery can be
safely transplanted by the end of July.
1t is important to keep the roots moist,
with as much soil adhering as pos
slble.
Always keep on the lookout for pos
sible notwithstanding places, rain
barrels upturned cans, low places in
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11

roof cutters, and liquid manure tubs.
Drain off and apply Kerosene.
Make notes this year to guide you in
next years planting plans. If you see
II shrub or flower that you admire, find
out the name and variety If possible.
Replace wooden floors and posts
with concrete, and the work is done
for all time.
Keep all the fence corners cleaned
out. More vermin are harbOred there
than anywhere else on the place.
BY ordering the various Dutch bulbs
-hyaclnths, tulips, crocuses, narcis-
sus, daffodils-early, and by enabling
your nurseryman to book his order,
you can usually get better prices and
quality.
Pinch off the seed pods from azaleas
and rhOdOdendrOns to insure good
flower buds next year.
Give japanese iris plenty of water
to insure good blooms.
Use lawn clippings as a mulch for
rose bushes.
With nearly all plants It Is neces-
sary to keep the flowers cut to prOlOng
the bearing season. This is especially
true Of sweet peas.
Flowers that are not making salts
factory growth may be stimulated into
activity by liquid manure.
Most native wild flowers may he
transplanted safely to the home gar
den if square piece Of soil is cut w
with the plants, and the roots are
disturbed as little as possible.
As fast as flowers fade on the her
baceous plants, remove them. BY not
allowing seeds to form, the Towering
season will be considerably length
ened. The larkspur, If treated in this
manner, will produce spikes almost as
good as those of the first crop, in late
fall, when there are few flowers in
the garden.
For late flowers Of gladiOlus plant
bulbs not later than July 10. Put in
some tuberOses also.
Geranium cuttings made early in
July will make good winter-nOwering
plants During the latter part of the
month SOW seeds of English daisies.
pansies, foXgloves, Canterbury bells,
larkspur, etc, in cold frames for next
years Towering.
Fill up the gaps left by poppies by
transplanting on the cleared ground
such ANIMALS as China asters or pOrtu-
lacCa.
Plant a few pots of oXalis and free
sias for early flowers next fall.
When watering do 1t thoroughly.
One thorough watering n week is Of
much more benefit to the plants than
a little sprinkle every day. Sprinkling
tends to form surface roots, so that
the plants suffer more quickly from
drought than of deep-rooted.-F. II. S.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
CHAPTER K.
The Blind Priest Halta.

Very haltingly and slowly he came
across the open, his long stick tap.
tapping his way among the loose rocks
of the stream crossing; then up the
hill slowly, as some wounded animal
might crawl.
In the Mexican camp silence had
again fallen. Save for few sporadic
shots and a shrill yell or two, the
place lay quiet in the red-hot glare.
Between the house and the alfalfa
fields a few lone prairie dogs perched
atop their burrows. basking in the sun.
/ glare.
81 wonder what he wants" re-
marked Kynaston. There's been ne
gotiations enough between us and that
bunch of hell-cats yonder to end a war.
Look at him, Wilkes"
AYE, I'm lookin'. I'm wonderin' If
| it'd be a lick or miss to plug him, too.
Wouldn't hurt none at that, | reckon" "
He fingered his rife suggestively,
but desisted when Kynaston shook his
head.
Look! He's found the bodies"
The old padre paused abruptly as his
stick struck soft flesh. They saw him
kneel and reverently make the sign
of the cross. Then, rising, he hurried
haltingly toward the house.
"Senores--senores! they heard him
cry "Por l'amor de Dios-do no more
violence! l bring you news"
What news, ciego (hlind one) :?
Where is Senor Upton?"
"Muerto (dead), senior"
The padre threw wide his hands.
They saw his face working.
1T was wicked, senior! 1t was wick
ed beyond words But vengeance is
Gods ! am old, senores, who was
once young, and I tell you with the
psalmtst, Never saw l the godly man
forsaken nor the seed of the righteous
begging his bread Seek not to hurry
Gods justice. 1t has leaden feet, but
it comes surely"
Il only hope it pleases him to send
it by my hand" growled Wilkes. What
is your news. padre? Speak quickly,
for my trigger finger itches, if you
did but know it."
Shoot, then, if it pleases thee. AS
well die by thy bullet as work out my
life slowly like a pack-mule in the
terra caliente of the south. Is that
a womans sobbing, senores?"
1T is the senorita, she whose father
was killed by the brandy-sodden tiend
yonder What is it to thee?"
81 would speak with her. After all.
senores. | am a priest-a blind one, it
is true; but can still see we'll enough
to point out to the unfortunate the only
true path to peace"
Dorothy and Mrs. Fame came for
ward, the girl still weeping but striv-
ing pluckily to repress her feeling.
Thou art welcome, father" she said
in the vernacular. ut is house of
grief thou comest to, but thou art well
come-doubly so for thy calling"
The old priest gently raised his hand
with all the authority of two thousand
years in his gesture: Peace be to this
house and to all the inhabitants there
of, will not trespass long, my daugh
ter. bgo south again with my mission
unfulflled."
ITO RE C'ONTTNTTEn
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11

ably killed others last night! Come, /
say"
There was no withstanding his ap-
peal, for he had seized her hand and
was fairly pulling her after him Thus
they began their race for the shelter
ing trees in the bottom. Breathless.
sobbing from the excitement and the
speed, not knowing by what accident
the way was clear for them, the girl
hurried along with him, dry-eyed and
staring, as one who has seen a sight
preternaturally appalling.
You see"-he painted it out as they
ram tried to get word to you and
could not | feared you would attempt
some such quixotic thing They meant
to kill me, of course. 1t would have
been better so. Then when you came
in | intended to anger the old scoun-
drel at me, and partly succeeded
Then when they threw me out my
guard ran back and | sawed the raw
hide that they had tied me- with across
an old wagon tire till cut it through L"
A sputter of rife shots cut short his
explanation.
Pulling her to right and left to dis
turb the aim of the Mexicans, he
dashed through the cottonwoods and
ran up the slope. Even before the door
of the house could be opened to them,
they were pounding on the frame, A
second later they staggered into the
room to face the gray-bearded ex.
deputy sheriff.
Where's Upton?" he demanded true
ulently. Where's Upton?"
Beyond a brief nod he paid no at
tention to Dorothy, nor even to Kynas
ton.
He's d-d-dead!" sobbed the girl,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
BUILDING True KnowIedae.

Constant associations with objects
which impart knowledge render the
acquisition Of it easier, and if your
children are surrounded with beauti-
full and instructive books and pictures
they will turn in short time from the
story of the "ThTee Bears" to things
which train the mind. The carefully
chosen library is the best foundation
for genius. Given pictures, books ard
n CHEEKY open fire where toast can be
Drowned for the nursery tea, and pop
corn popped, you have charming
playrOom where many profitable and
pleasurable hours can be spent. Plenty
Of good reading lamps must not be
forgotten, and arrange them so that
the light comes from the left side, for
the tendency Of all young people is to
face the glare and ruin their eyes.
A box seat will be built under every
window for holding games and toys
when cleaningup time cOmes.-Wom-
ans Home Companion.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11

giving way at last. "Oh, Marian. he's
dead They have killed himl shall
never see him againP
The girl, sobbing as only bereaved
daughter can, flung herself into the
waiting arms OF Mrs Fame.
She drew the half.fainting girl into
a bedroom, and 80 was not a witness
OF what followed. Had she remained
in the living room, she would have
seen fierce old gray wolf of a
plainsman open the front door and
with all the politeness he was master
of say TO the two prisoners:
NOW, caballeros Il is your turn.
The way lies clear TO General Obispo
Take t."
He pointed fercely down the slope.
The two men ran hastily for the open
door.
DON'T" said Kynaston hurriedly.
laying a OBTAINING hand on the old arm
that swung from the rife barrel up
in the glinting sunlight you can't
do It in cold blood"
There amt a drop OF cold blood IN
any American who's been in Mexico
the past two years"
The magazine gate clicked a car
fridge into the chamber and the nerv.
GUS hand swung up the piece, the
muzzle covering the fleeing figures.
There amt drop Of cold blood in
any AngloSaxon who's seen women
an little children shot down an four
teen.year-old kids snatched from their
homes to take a hand in their KILN
bees Seventy-fve-yard law is what
they'll git! He's got it now!"
The rife spat ts'mouthful of lead
at the leading runner, who crumpled
and rolled over as a shot rabbit rolls.
The rearmost mamie of the artillery
fame-stumbling over the body, gave
Wilkes time to snap a second cartridge
into the chamber
Just as the man rose to his knees
the bullet caught him squarely in the
back of the head, and he collapsed
second time-to rise no more.
'An' that's a part Of the debt paid"
growled the old man, his very beard
quivering with rage. THE full debt
amt never goin to be paid off, but
anyhow there comes the third Install
ment!"
Away down the hill, Kynaston, look
ing over the wavering rife-barrel, saw
figure come hesltatingly up the hill.
He seized Wilkes by the shoulder.
preventing the old man from firing.
Don't shoot" he said quietly. Don't
shoot. It's the blind priest Perhaps
he brings us news"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
WHY MEN HATE RELATIONS
Natural and Very Real Reason for
Strange Dislike That All Too
Frequently Exists.

Relationship amounts 10 license 10
be rude, 20 the right 10 exact respect
from the young and service from the
old; there Is the fact that, however
high you may rise in the world, your
aunt will never see Il. There Is also
the fact that II your aunt does see
II. she brngs OF IL behind your back
and insults you about It to your face.
There Is all that but still / believe
that one could not 10 a certain eX-
tent agree with ones relations II one
met only those who are of ones own
age, for compulsory groupings Of peo-
pie of the same age nre not always un-
pleasant; boys a~a happlest at school,
und there Is fine fellowship and much
merriment In armies. On the other
hand, there often reigns a peculiar dis
ike In offices. | do not want to con-
clude too rashly, but l cannot help he
ing struck by the fact that In u school
or IN an army the differences of age
are very small while IN an Office or a
family they are considerable. Add on
10 lle ullIefence o. age compulsory IN
tercourse, and you huve the seeds OF
hatred.
This applies particularly where the
units Of family are adult. The child
loves the grown-ups because he adj
mlres them; IA little later he finds
them out; stlll little later, he lets
them see that he has found them out,
and then family life begins. In many
cases it Is quite terrible life, and
the more united the family is the more
It resembles the union between the
shirt Of Nessus and Hercules back.
Tut it must be endured because we
have no alternatiye.-W. L. George, in
Harper's Magazine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
For MoIes and Warts.

One of the best treatments for
moles, warts and other pigmentary or
eNcrescent blemishes is electrolysis.
The manner Of operation is to run the
tiny electric needle just under the top
cuticle Of the mole and to turn on the
current, thus destroying the discolored
surface. A red scar remains for a lit
tie while, then gradually whitens and
in very brief time disappears alto
gether. The use of strong acids for
the removal of warts and moles is
very dangerous.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
WATCH FOR INSECTS

When ants appear upon plant, ex-
anime it carefully, for you may find
it affected with a louise scale or other
insects.
If infested, sponge the leaves clean
with hot tobacco tea, to which has
been added enough soap to make suds.
10 get rid of the ants place a layer
of chopped tobacco stems around the
plant, and sprinkle with bOrax.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
WHEN EDITOR WAS DOCTOR
English Provincial Newspaper Offices
once as Matter of Course Equipped
With Medicine.

Keene's Bath Journal, which ceased
publication recently, was one of the
oldest weekly newspapers in the prov
inces, says the London Times. Known
as the Bath Journal, it was founded in
l742 by Thomas Roddeley whose por-
trait in wig and ruales, by Hoare.
forms picturesque reminder of the
period. His daughter married John
Keene, the journal from this union
passing on to and through succession
of Keenes, hence its title Keenes Bath
Journal.
AS was the custom in bygone days
patent medicines were sold in provtn-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
Caunht Manning.

The next time Billy Sunday calls on
the Star, we hope he doesn't drop in
at the unheard Of hour of eleven
o'clock in the evening. We always
hasten to greet distinguished visitors,
but when they come in the middle of
the night like that, we want to be mott
fled so we can be on hand. Kansas
City Star
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11

cial newspaper offices, and the drawers
in which the pills and medicines were
kept at the Journal Office were until
recently in their original positions. It
was nothing unusual for the editor in
the throes of writing his editorial to
have to step down from his seat to
serve a box of pills.
The pages of the Journal were for a
long period largely taken up by adver-
tisements of various "cure alls"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
When Thev,rn Ahsent

We are against betting on the sub
lime moral principle that of all the
dern guessers who tell you what a
fool bet you made, not one ever comes
around when you have won to say
what chump he was.--AIilwaukee
Journal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
lnterinr View

did you read the report that since
vodka has been prohibited in Russia
the peasants are drinking furniture
pollsh?"
well they certainly must be feeling
the need of a stiff drink"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11

$50 you think women should be able
to run the cOuntry?"
"Well for logic and style, I'm will
ing to put my daughters graduation
essay up for comparison with lot Of
the regular campaign speeches. -
Washington Star.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
"culsineD Quail.

"Where Is the best place for luall|
Nimrod asks us, and in the absence of
the sporting editor we venture to re-
ply, "Ou toast '-Brownngs AIagas
zine
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
In Case Of Rain.

Having lunch on the kitchen floor
makes a fair substitute for a picnic
Louisville COurier-Journ0l.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
Just the Thino.

do you consider journalism proper
work for a lady?"
"Why not? All women have a fond
ness for press work"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11
CHAPTER Ix-contlnued.

Upton Is willing TO give up the en-
srald jewel for kynaston's return, but
hssltates to risk his life by going 70
1ne Mexican camp. At this point Dor
Vthy takes a hand In the negotiations.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-08-11

NO BE CONTINUED.l
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-08

EDWARD E. BERGERoN
Died This Morning at Home on
County Street

Edward Edmond Bergeron aged 81
passed away this morning shortly be-
fore s O'Clock at his home on County
street after an illness of several weeks
resulting from heart and lung trouble.
Mr.. BegerOn has been a resident of
Bennington ever since he was Is years
of age, coming here from Three Riv-
ers, Canada where he was born. For
the past 20 years he has been employ
ed as moulder in the Scott foundry
and was a workman of ability.
Mr.. Bergeron is survived by a wife
and four children who reside on Coun-
ty street, two sons, Edward and Ar
thur, and two daughters, Donalda and
Rose. He is also survived by three
brothers, Napoleon Bergeron, County
street, Louis Bergeron of Depot street,
and James Bergeron of Montreal mad
by three sisters, the Misses Margaret
and AnnieBergeron of Depot street and
Mrs. Mary Martel of Belyille, N. j. Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Bergeron, Sr., parents
OF the deceased are still living and re-
side on Depot street.
Mr. Bergeron was member of the
Sacred Heart church and also of the
Sacred Heart Society. He was an up
right citizen and loyal friend of a
wide circle of acquaitances.
The funeral arrangements have not
yet been completed