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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
THE WAY TO RAISE DAHLIAS
Rv HENRI REAuTIEN.

A good dahlia must bloom from July
until frost, and if it does not, discard
| it. l saw some beautiful flowers on
some plants in July and August, very
: double, fine striped BY the middle of
october the flowers were half the size ;
what were striped before, at that time
were of one color, and nearly single.
We had Keynes White for several
years; it grew four feet tall; last
year it grew eight and ten feet. A
plant like that Is no more good.
Dahlias can be grown from seeds I;
they grow stronger than from cuttings
and roots, only it Is hard to find good
seeds, now we are in the cheap-seed
business; but the man who has a good
article does not sell 25-cent packages
for 10 cents.
If you want dahlia roots for next
year, plant them in small pots and let
them remain all summer. Keep them
over winter like old roots, and start
them again in the spring. 1 do not
say this is absolute, but it is the best
way to raise dahlias so far.
The specialist does it, and it is my
experience since 1867.
1t is claimed bS dahlia growers that
dividing the roots will degenerate al
most all varieties; that is the reason
we have so few good flowers.
OF course, a good many will believe
that a cutting will not flower and
make roots to keep over winter, but
it is true; they were raised that way
many years ago, and that is the way
they are raised today in England,
France, Germany and other countries
except the United States.
1t is the reason, too, that the Amer
leans do not care much for the dahlia;
they have been deceived too much.
They buy old roots and get an old,
degenerate plant, sometimes six feet
tall and more, and not a blossom in
sight.
In October when the nights are COOL
the degenerate shows buds, and if the
frost does not catch them, they will
flower, maybe two weeks, and the
flower will be deficient in color and
size.
They blame the weather, ETC.; it is
not the weather altogether, but the
mode Of planting.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15

that alone. single-handed, have cap.
tured an English spy" Already Street
man was gloating over his intended re.
prisal.
Before executing his errand Lieuten-
ant Baum-at Streetman's request
handed his revolver to the spy from the
Wilhelmstrasse.
"Sergeant-send for a military auto
mobile. Have it come here at once. I
have a little matter at Tourville TO
attend to, personally" Streetman said
As he lay bound in the cellar he had
heard almost every word of Larry's
instructions to the pseudo Madame de
Lorde.
"Your hands up this time!" Street
man snapped the moment Captain Red
mond stepped inside the public room
of the Lion dor.
Larry obeyed with lightning alac.
rity. And he gazed at Streetman open
How the devil did you get loose2"
he asked.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
PLANS FOR BEAUTY

When planning for next years gar
Gen decide on u rOCkery for the back
yard There are many bulbs that are
excellent for rockeries. Scillas, which
are Of a beautiful deep blue, do well
In the shade; spring snowflake, with
white flowers tipped with green, and
snOwdrops are excellent for rocker
cries.
Muscaria or grape hyacinth, GRO
cuses Of various colors, will thrive
and take care of themselves once es-
tublished in the rOckeries or in bOr-
ders in the garden, where they will not
be disturbed.
The beauty which Is near at hand
Is often neglected for the prize that
is denied us-we refer to the beauty
and desirability of the Celastrus, or
bitter-sweet vine. This native climb
er found in our woods and along
fences, is one of the most satisfactory
vines that can be grown about the
house.
The Celastrus is as hardy as gran
ite, a quick grower, twining securely
about its support, and it 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 it's crimson seeds.
Choose a dark, rainy day if posi-
Bile, for the transplanting, otherwise
do this work at sunset-we mean in
transplanting seedlings. Water the
seedbed thoroughly a short time be-
fore you begin to transplant; then
lift the plants, with all the soil their
roots will hold, and remove to the
permanent bed.
Keep the seeding covered with
wet cloth, so that the heat and wind
will not dry them. With a sharp
pointed 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 flrmed
nbout the plant as much as possible.
A miniature water garden is prac-
tical 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 !
his in the soil. Make a potting box |
lbOut twelve inches square and fill
with rich mud from a pond, or use
lalf rich loan, adding to the mud or
Oam about one-third Of Well-rotted
manure.
Plant the nymphae root in this and
,lace in the tub; fill with water until
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
.Oh. LarryI Como wIth meg,

"Oh, Larry Come with me"'
She could not bear the thought OF
leaving him.
"rhe pass says For bearerr 'Tis no
good for two. ia not get twenty yards
TIL ! was stopped You must
20 alone-for Englandg he urged her
"Then I've got to-" she said
THAT'S the brave girln he praised
her warmly. And listen! At Tour
Vile 90 10 the mayors house. Walt
for me. Somehow tonight under cover
OF darkness IN manage 10 get there
10 you, aud there Wen lind the English
lines together Now, hurry
he added. For every second counts
for England"
There was no time even for the
shortest goodby. But Ethel took one
! feeting look into his honest, loving
eyes. Then he opened the door for her
and she left him.
Captain Redmond, as he turned
away from the door that shut even the
view Of her departure away from him,
found that the German sergeant had
slipped in by means OF another en-
! trance.
Larry told him there had been no
messages, ana a look of vast relief
| came over the gallant Irishman's face
A. he heard the cough OF motor start
ing outside. There followed the notes
Of horn, which grew rapidly fainter
And he knew then that Ethel had
made her escape unhindered.
''Do you know which is my room?"
h. asked the sergeant
The fellow told him; and Larry was
on the point of leaving him when Lieu
tenant Baum brought word that Major
Won Brenig wished to see Captain Karl
at once.
ANY news, sergeant?" the lieuten-
ant inquired, after Larry had gone.
None, Herr Lieutenant"
What Is thatT Baum asked pres
emily. \ curious. persistent tapping
caught their attention. coming. appar-
entity, from beneath their feet.
"Why-it is the code" the sergeant
exclaimed.
what does it say?" Baum contin-
ued.
The sergeant listened intently, while
he spelled out the signal
Help" he interpreted.
"Oh-it is the woman spy" the lieu
tenant said contemptuously. And their
interest ceased for the time being. But
soon the alert ear Of the sergeant heard
something that startled him.
1T is from one of our men" he de-
clared. as the tapping continued He
has the password"
"Then u the door, quickly!" Baum
commanded
The sergeant obeyed, and, looking |
down into the cellar he cried:
"Gott In Himmel! 1t is Herr Captain |
Strassman. bound and gaggedw
In few moments they had released |
Streetman.
81 was taken at a great disadvan-
tage and Unexpectedly attacked by an
Englishman," Streetman told them, in
response to their anxious questioning.
Have either Of you seen Captain
KarlP
HE is with Major Won Brenig,"
Baum replied.
sinister CLEAN came into Street
mans eyes.
Lieutenant, go to Captain Karl at
)ncc. Say that someone is here with
1 message from Tourvile." he said.
And as soon as Captain Karl leaves
he room, inform Major Won Brenig
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
Tree Frog and Locust Have Been
Called So by Some, But observa-
tion Shows Otherwise.

The folk in the little brown house
call the two musicians-One who
makes music in the maple tree at the
edge of the sidewalk and the other in
the apple tree behind the house-"sing-
ers." But this, like much of our cur
rent information, is incorrect, says the
Indianapolis News. They are not vocal
lists at all, neither of them. They are
instrumentallsts. The one at the
front Of the house turns up about mid
afternoon and as the sun goes down
his notes rise higher and higher until
about eight O'Clock, when he ceases. 1t
is then that the backyard performer
begins. The performer in the maple
tree is the cicada, which is usually and
improperly called the locust; the one
in the apple tree is the hyla versicolor
that is, the tree frog. Both are credited
with prophetic power; the tailless ba-
trachan is held to be a predicter OF
rain and the cicada In his shrill In
sistence announces that a frost is
coming, coming in six weeks from the
evening when he first began his noe
turne. But, 1t must be said, that little
reliance can be placed on either of
these minor prophets. The tree frog
is drummer. The instrument he
thumps upon is his own abdomen, and
as drumsticks he uses his own toes and
fingers. The musical apparatus of the
cicada is at the base of the abdomen.
He is a fiddler-not a violinist--and he
produces his music by drawing his
wings and legs across his handy little
fiddle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
CHAPTER XXI.
An Interrupted Game of Cards.


While the oncoming horde of Ger
mans had been pushing their way
through Belgium, smashing forts,
burning villages, terrorizing the peace
loving inhabitants Of that little coun-
try, the French and English had done
what they could to prepare for the
impending shock of the Teuton attack.
The worst of it was, the Germans
were ready, and the allies were not
The British expeditionary force num-
bered but handful of men, compared
to the hosts from across the Rhine.
But that thin red line of 'eroes"-
only they were uniformed in khaki
now-set about its superhuman task
with bulldog determination. They had
swept out as far as they dared to
meet the invader. And then they in
trenched themselves; and there they
waited.
mn mr.,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15

that Streetman had sent for a car,
with the Intention Of following Ethel.
ITO Tourville2" the driver inquired,
as they both turned toward the door.
mo! To the British linesP' tho
lrishnan answered, He sprang into
the car And the driver promptly en-
gagged his clutch. "Drive like hell"
Captain Redmond cried.
The chauffeur proceeded TO follow
those instructions so far as his llmi-
tations would allow him. With mudier
wide open, they went tearing up the
road.
And back there in the Lion dor
Streetman struggled TO rise. Failing
that, he endeavored TO drag himself
to the door. But he was not equal to
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
CHAPTER Xxx.
Ll.,Ie Jeanne Squares Accounts.

Ll',Ie Jeanne Squares Accounts.
With the venomous Streetman safely
disposed Of, Captain Redmond swiftly
shufiied through the packet of papers
he had filched from the fellow.
"Ah! His pass" he exclaimed joy
ously. And then he gave an exclama-
ton Of surprise. "a copy of their or
dersw he exulted THE whole plan
against the British armyw Larry said
breathlessly as he scanned one Of the
documents 'The crown prince is to
march against Paris while Won Kluck
is fanking us from Tournay and lie
Cateau. II they succeed, 1t will clear
the road to Paris. Do you see
what 1t means?" he asked Ethel.
at means everything If we can only
Vet the British know" she answered.
"Now take his car that's outside
you must know how TO drive II" Larry
said. "His pass will get you through
10 Tourvilla" -........ ---.-.-..-,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
With Due Allowances.

1t happened at little town in Ohio
A visiting Fastener stood on the
yeranda of little hotel there watch
ing the sun go down in a splendor of
purple and gold.
"By george" he exclaimed to an inn
passive native lounging against post.
That's a gorgeous sunset, isn't itY'
The native slanted his head a little
and looked at the glowing west.
"Not bad" he drawled. mot bad for
a little place like HOOpville."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15

it is two or three inches deep over
the root. When the growth commences
and the leaves appear water may be
added from time 10 time until the tub
is full.
Never change the water, simply re-
place that which evaporates.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
GOOD FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN
Children love SINNERS MaearonI

Children love SINNERS MaearonI
and Spaghetti because Of its delicious
taste. II is good for them and you
can give them all they want. 1t is a
great builder Of bone and muscle, and
does not make them nervous and irri-
table like meat. The most economical
and nutritious food known. Made from
the finest Durum wheat. Write Skin
ner Mfg. Co., Omaha, Nebr., for beau
tiful cook book. 1t is sent free 70
mOthers.-Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
He Gave One Groan and Toppled For.
ward.

the ordeal. He could only murmur
"Stop him! Stop him" in a weak
voice. And since there was none to
hear him. he soon ceased his frantic
efforts and lay quietly in the middle
of the floor
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15

The cheerful feeling you
possess after a drink of
something hot and flavory
should be only the beginning
of your satisfaction.
For this very reason more
and more people are turning
from coffee to
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
Made a Difference.

Elsie, aged five, was sent upstairs
by her mother to get washed. In a few
minutes Elsie called down; Mother,
should wash for long or short
sleeves3 ...-.--.,----.---...--,,..--- ---s.s-si-..s
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15

Needed 1t in His Business.
Dentist think I'll remove thG
nerve.
Patient-Don't do that, doctor. I'm
a book agent.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
Instant Postum

A lessened tendency to such
annoyances as nervousness
and sleeplessness repays
them
A ten-day trial of this de.
lightful, fIavory hot drink has
assisted so many to health
and comfort that your friend,
the Postum drinl5er, viii tell
you its well worth while.
"There's a Reason"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15

DR.. Pierces Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach One little Pellet for
a laxative-three for a cathartic.-Ady.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15

The average man never misses an
opportunity to show of before pretty
woman.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15

It is an IN wind that blows contrary
10 the predictions Of a weather pro-
phet.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
A Difference

81 hear you have been visiting
friends?"
NO. Relatives"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-15
ARE NOT REALLY VoCALISTS

CTo BE CoNTINUED.)
Evening journal., 1916-03-20
CONVERSION OF
JAMES T. CROZIER
BY EDWARD DE LACOTR.

A gentleman some verses wrote
Two years ago or more.
That stirred the women OF this town
And made some very sore.
He called those verses "Woman's
Rights"
And talked about their vote;
The knocks and raps that this man got
I really cannot note.
We'll. on March ninth. this present
year.
A birthday came his way.
And he got cards and gifts galore.
So his kind neighbors say
They put them In the diningroom.
I'm parlor and on chairs.
And some they took TO his own room.
Up the first flight OF stairs.
Among the gifts there was a box.
And I'm that box rose
That made him tingle. so I'm told.
From head TO end of toes.
Twas the yellow rose OF suffrage.
Which YOU see here and there.
And means the women soon will vote
I'm dear old Delaware.
And as he looked upon that rose.
A change came DER this man.
And then he said IN accents low.
I'll do whate'er I can
Now when TO lodge or Sunday school,
Or movies. this man goes.
You'll see upon his coat lapel
That little yellow rose.
And when next Legislature meets
On dear old Dover ground.
The Legislature men will find
James Crozier hanging round.
And II the Pennsy train be slow
I'm getting James T. there.
He'll take one of those new machines
And get there through the air.
For this just cause he's in the fight.
And does not hesitate
To say his hat Is in the ring"
Until it wins the State.
Evening journal., 1916-03-20
A Is Per Cent. Saving

Four-Piece Suites-Dull mahogany
finish bed, dresser, chiffonier and tripli-
cate mirror toilet table. Cane panel bed,
S105.
FOur-Piece uites-Four-post colonial
design bed, dresser, ohiffonier, toilet table
with triplicate mirrors. Dull mahogany
finish, Sl20
FOur-Piece Suites-Adam design bed,
dresser, chiffonier, toilet table, with tripli-
cate mirrors. Dull mahogany finish, Sl05.
FOur-Piece Suites-ln CircaSsion wal
nut, large triplicate mirror on toilet table
S112.75.
FOur-Piece Suites-Cane panel in bed
Triplicate toilet table, Circassion walnut
S116.25.
Three-Piece Suite-Dresser, chiffonier
and triplicate toilet table, in Circassion
walnut, $50.
These are all large, roomy suites. Dress
ers are As inches wide, chiffoniers SO
inches wide, toilet tables 40 inches wide
All toilet tables have triplicate mirrors.
They will be sold only in complete suites
and are marked just 25 per cent. less than
regular prices.
Evening journal., 1916-03-20

everybody is Irish. and those who did
not care 70 hear the Irish talk about
themselves had better get up and leave
before he began. Since no one left
II was presumed that most Of the au-
dience was made up OF descendants OF
the Emerald Isle.
I'm few remarks the speaker noted
that ST. Patrick, who was only Irish
by adoption. learned to love the Irish
people during his bondage there and
when later he was appointed as a
Bishop TO ireland by the Pontin OF
Rome. he entered into his ministry
with all his heart and through his
perseverance, and zeal. the nation was
turned to God.
Since that time the Irish people
have loved and revcred the name of
St Patrick and have ever been ready
20 fight and die for their religion. he
said. The speaker continued by not
ing the achievements of the Irish peO-
pie wherever they have located.
The speaker held that the Irish
American has proven himself the bull
wark Of the nation. whether i'm war or
i'm peace. lie pointed out that in the
recent war with Spain two out OF
ever three soldiers who fought for this
country were Irish Catholics. and they
fought against a Catholic country
thus displaying their loyalty to the
Stars and Stripes.
The speaker held that the greatest
patriotism which the Irishman dis
plays Is the patriotism OF peace. lie
declared that the greatest danger that
confronts this country today is the
destruction OF the Christian home
through the divorce OF evil and the neg
lect to train children in the Chris
tian faith. When the child In the
school does not receive instruction In
religion. his heart remains an unsown
field where the seeds OF anarchy and
other corruption may breed. he con-
tended.
The speaker pointed out the need
that every child shall be trained i'm
the law OF the living God. 1--WE need
patriots. said the speaker. "who will
protect the nation from these things.
The Irish manhood stands ready to-
day with his patriotism and love OF
peace. to protect the Christian home
and .he Christian land from a greater
evil within than any power that men
aces us without"
Evening journal., 1916-03-20
HONOR ST. patrick
IN SONG and Speech
The Rev. Joseph Carrigan
Says Ireland'S Sons Have
Always Been Loyal
WOULD TRAIN THE
CHILDREN FOR GOD

Under the auspices of the choir of ~.
Patricl's Church. the annual lecture
and musical in observance OF ST. Pat
rick's Day, was held in The Playhouse
last evening. 4 large audience thor
oughly cnio ed the program The prin-
cipal speaker was the Rev. Joseph Cor
rigan. d. d., of Philadelphia.
Following the opening selection of the
orchestra. a chorus Dante Sonitm
pastorc.' hy Michael Costa. was given
by w. H. Bennett, baritone. and 81.
fatrick's choir The entertainment
closed with delightful musical pro-
gram several numDcrs being offered by
the choir Old Irish melodies were great
iy enjoyed hy the large audience. Miss
Niacia Mul,ena sang kathleen Ma
Nomnccn' and tine Wearing OF the
t'recn' was sung 10y Thomas ONcif.
baritone. The St. patricl's choir sang
"oft in the Silly Night Clarence
Avery and Mrs. Frazier gave violin
and piano duet of Alteration" ana
potpouri of Irish Airs. "Whcn Irish
Eyes Are Smiling was we'll given b.,
VIII Irwin. tenor. while "1hc Minstrel
Boy was sung by ". n. Bennett. bari.
tone. The chorus. with the aocompani.
mcnt oi the orchestra. sang "Thc Star
Spangled Banner"
The Introductory address was made
ht John r. Malloy. and introduced Dr..
torrignn. The speaker gave brief his.
tory # ST. Patrick "lhe Debt Which
america Owes to ireland and st. Pat
rick, was his subject.
In humorous vein Dr. Corrigan re-
marked that on ST. Patrick's day
Evening journal., 1916-03-20
KEVES and ROONEY
EARN PROMOTION
Former Made Special Agent
and Latter Chief Clerk to
General Superintendent
IN P, B. & W. SERVICE
FOR MANY YEARS

Announcement has been made OF The
promotion Of two well-known local
railroad men. who have been in the
service of the Philadelphia. Baltimore
and Washington road for many years.
II. c. Keyes. who lives at the Kane
Apartments and who has been chief
clerk 10 General Superintendent Eli
sha Lee, has been appointed special
agent for the company. Harry Rooney.
for the past thirteen years chief clerk
to the principal assistant engineer
was named to succeed Mr.. Keyes Mr.
Rooney lives az No 1905 Madison
street
Mr.. Keyes' first railroad work was
with the old Fitchburg Road at Wal
than. where he learned telegraph and
station work. He entered the Office OF
r. L. Kenney. superintendent of the
old Philadelphia. Wilmington and Bal-
timore Railroad. i'm 1870. He held var
ious position in the Office and in 1881
he was made chief clerk to Mr.. Ken
ney. who was then general superin-
tendent. He was chief clerk to Mr.
Kenney for eighteen years and served
for seventeen years i'm a likes position
under Z. +. Brooks.
Mr.. Rooney started railroad work at
RenOva. Pa about. twenty-five years
ago. in the mechanical department and
has gradually worked his way to this
new position. the highest in the clerl-
cal force Of the road.
On September 1. 1908. Mr.. Rooney
was promoted TO the position Of chief
clerk. maintenance Of way. Of p. p
and W. X. r.. in the Office of the prin-
cipal assistant engineer. i'm this city
which position he has held until his
promotion as chief clerk to Elisha
Lee
Mr. Rooney was educated i'm. the
Renova schools and DreXel Institute
Philadelphia. During the campaign
of the Associated Railroads OF Penn
sylvania and New Jersey. representing
twenty-one railroads. for the repeal o
the full crew law. last year. he wa.
chief clerk 10 r. L. ODonnel. chair
man Of the executive committee. Mr.
Rooney is an expert accountant and
with his thorough knowledge and eN
perience in modern business he is yer,
ably fitted for this particular position
Evening journal., 1916-03-20
Diningroom Furniture

Dining Tables-Sold oak or mahogany, no We
neers used with the removable tops, bolt and nut
construction, steel dowel pins steel slides duo-style
leaf locks and pedestal locks. There's solid oak
table with removable top and top lock- foot exten-
sion, A inches in diameter that sells for Sl6.O0 and
great many other patterns at prices ranging to S75
Dining Chairs-In wood cane and leather seat.
to match buffets, china closets and suites At $3.50
there's quarter-sawed golden oak panel back chsr,
boxed frame, reinforced cot1 nd genuine ieath =
seat