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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-08
CHAPTER XIX.


Wei satisfied at the happy termina
tton of the episode. the major and his
men retired once more. And Larry
now found himself alone in the room
except for telephone sergeant who
stationed himself at the field nstru-
ment which he had placed upon a table
when the Germans first reached the
Lion dor. At least, there were no
others present so far as the sergeant
knew. In their consuming interest I'm
that trapdOOr, not one of the invaders
had noticed Ethel as she crouched be-
bind the cigar counter.
Ordered by Larry to leave, the SER
seant explained thpt Major Won Brenig
was expecting message.
Come back in fifteen minutes" Lar
ry ordered. 81 will take any messages.
The fellow had no sooner gone than
Larry started for the cigar counter.
well, my darlln', so far so good!"
he said In low voice. And then TO
his dismay he heard someone at the
street door. SSH! Don't get up yet!
Someone is coming" Larry warned
the girl
To his immense alarm and conster-
nation, as the door swung open he saw
that this latest arrival was no other
than Henry Streetman.
They saluted. And as a wave of rec
ognition swept across Streetmans face
he whipped out his revolver and cried,
"Haltn'
What the devil do you meanY"
Larry cried.
Streetman regarded him cooly.
We'll, Captain Redmondr he said.
"Weil Herr Strassmanv
I'VE meet under somewhat different
from that night In the
on Inter den Linden"
Streetman observed.
Yes. quite dlfferent!" was the al
most jaunty response.
Then you were in the English army. |
Now. Captain Redmond, you wear a
German uniform"
"And tbs a good fit, too, for German
,lothes." Larry replied.
But the other was in no good mood
or banter.
THAT night | gave you your life,"
e proceeded. "Now must take it
'ack again. Before | call my men
ave you anything to say?"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-08
HAVE FLOWERS IN THE HOUSE
UNTIL EASTER.

An abundant supply of flowers can
be bad in every home from Thanks
giving until Easter at comparatively
small cost with no greater facilities
than exist in every ordinary dwelling
house.
Perhaps the most satisfactory bulbs
than can be grown in a sunny window
for winter flowers are Roman hya-
cinths and narcissi.
Plant the bulbs in shallow boxes or
pans having a depth of four or five
inches. The soil must be ordinarily
good, garden soil. The bulbs should be
planted close together, so they almost
touch. They should be set so that the
tops prOtrude slightly above the soil
when the potting is done. Have the
pan or box extend fully an inch above
the soil to allow for a thorough wet
ting of the earth.
When they are potted and we'll wa
tered set in a cool part of the cellar.
Cover the boxes with bits of old bag
glng If the cellar is light See that a
natural condition of moisture is main
talned
Bulbs that have been potted October
10 should be thoroughly rooted by De-
cember 10, or even earlier, and they
can then be brought into the light Of
the living room and viii be in bloom
for Christmas or New Years.
Plenty of water is necessary for the
bulbs brought into the living room. BY
having pan of bulbs ready to bring
from the cellar every ten days or so. a
of flowers can be had all
through the winter.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-08
WAR THREATENS FLOWERS
BY ELIzAeETH VAN aENTHUYsEN

DJ GGN&NDE NFNlN = ~ ~ N-'N
1t is a good, far cry from the grim
horrors Of war to the pretty hyacinth
and the crOcus, but recent news brings
the interesting information that the
great European conflict is presenting
serious menace to the chief source
Of imported bulbs.
Private advices received In New
York from flower folk In Holland,
who cannot be considered as preju-
diced or even interested in the larger
affairs of state, say that there Is dan
ger of having the bulb supply for the
next half century destroyed. Holland
has her army ready to fight either
side, and she has number of issues
which might make her entry possible.
As a first item of defense she plans
to food all the lands in her dixie sys-
TEN.
This say the flower experts, will re-
suit in the destruction Of the great
bulb industry. Not for 80 years, ac-
cording to the sages Of flOwerdOm,
will the industry recover from such
calamity.
All of which is but a news preface
to the remark that the raising of bulbs
in potts. pans and glasses during the
winter months is a simple and mex
pensive process If one is fairly care
full of the requirements. Among the
many methods by which bulbs can be
successfully grown, there are:
In soil placed in pots and pans, with
drainage at the bottom.
In fiber, which is a light, spongy ma
terial, prepared with view to prevent
souring. Bowls, jardinieres, vases or
any other receptacles where the roots
can take hold may be used.
In water, with pebbles or sand In the
bottom of glasses, to prevent the bulbs
from falling over.
Hyacinths, narcissus, daffOdils, tu-
lips and crocus are among the joys |
that are easily possible with little eff
fort. Almost every dealer in the coun-
try has his stock of bulbs ready for
the market.
If forcing is wanted. the larger bulbs
should be taken. They grow larger
and stronger flowers. The last of No
1ember Is not too late for planting
md the treatment of all bulbs is about
he same, excepting that tulips take
more time than the others.
Here are a few hints:
A six-inch pot is the best for all
purposes.
Use light garden soil in potting.
Place a piece Of broken pot over the
iole in the bottom to secure free drain
ge.
Fill the pot three-Quarters with soil.
Three hyacinths, as many narcissus,
I've tulips and a dozen crocuses can
e placed in a slx-inch pot.
Space evenly.
The practice Of placing a layer of |
lean sand directly under the bulbs is
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always good. 1t helps keep the newly
formed roots clean, but 1t is not es-
sential to success. A dark corner Of
the cellar is good place to place the
pots. The keeping of the soil damp
Is thereby aided. In the winter prop
er some Of the quick-grOwlng species
may be grown in water. Hyaclnths,
paper-white narcissus and sacred Chi
nese lilies are among the best for this
purpose. FIJI the glass with water.
so that 1t just touches the bottoms Of
the bulbs, and set in a dark place un-
til the glass is filled with roots. Then
bring into the room, and change the
water once or twice a week. Tempera-
ture of from 60 to 60 degrees is about
right for the venture.
Personally, like to experiment with
bulbs. The results are usually assured
with small care.
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CHAPTER xvIl-cOntlnusd.

"Say good-by to old Christophe for
me" he enjoined them. "Tell him Pm
sorry didn't get his chicken dinner,
but better luck next timer He held
mis- hand out to the major. But hand
shaking fell outside German military
etiquette. Major Won Brenig saluted.
Il may warn you" Major Won Brenlg
cautioned the American. 81 may warn
you that II you are found OFF the road
to Brussels the consequences Will be
serious"
"In fact, you will be shot, my friend" :"
Streetman said, to make the matter en-
'drely clear. And he appeared not at
all uneasy over the contingency. In
fact he impressed Charlie Brown as
being irritatingly cheerful.
Il know you hope for the best"
Brown told him. He could not deny
himself that passing retort. "But don't
worry" he told the major. 81 won't
miss Brussels road. And, Streetman,
hf you ever come to America. look me
up! I'll give you one good timer
II fear he will never get to Brus-
sels," Won Brenig said somewhat pen
sively, after Charlie had gone. Ger
tainly he wished the American no III
duck. But he knew that not all Off
GERS whom he might meet would prove
to be Columbia men.
1T is his own risk" Streetman said.
HE did not have to come here.
Now, major, there may be other spies.
Would it not be best to replace the
telephone and put a secret guard
around this room? Then If anyone else
comes to the telephone, we shall
know"
The scheme appealed to Major Won
IBrenig. Accordingly, they had or
dered the man Otto to return the in
strumeut to its hiding place. And sta
fioning others where they might keep |
watch Of the fireplace, and yet not be |
seen by anyone who entered the room.
they instructed Lieutenant Baum TO
arrest the first person who approached
the telephone.
Report to me at once. in such an
event" the major said.
"If necessary. shoot before any mes
sage can be sent" Streetman told him
The man from the Wilhemstrasse
then hurried away to see General
Freund, promising to return to join the
major and Captain Karl at dinner.
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good to the IrishF' he exulted. "Have
You a revOlver7"
ayes, Larry" She produced a small,
nlckeled weapon.
He took II from her.
"'Tls rather a toy" he said. "But
! suppose II Will shoot. Then don't let
the sound OF shot frlghten you into
screaming, I've got to give myself a
BIT OF flesh wound just in the hand"
"No, no" she exclaimed IN Increased
alarm.
"With this It can be only a scratch, 1"
be said. "As soon as shoot, duck and
hide. Now, here goesw
He shot himself In the right hand,
then handed the revolver back to Ethel.
who Immediately huddled behind the
counter Then Larry banged the trap,
door shut. And backing away from II.
he waited for the men who as he knew
would soon come running In.
In another moment they burst upon
him.
Herr captain-you are woundedT
A%''NN'Hahl huun cIleu.
" 'Tis nothing" Larry replied. And
he proceeded TO bandage his bloody
hand with a handkerchief
Others Joined the startled knot OF
Germans-among the newcomers, Ma
jor Won Brenig.
THE spy-the woman spy-where
Is she" he asked.
Larry told him that the woman had
escaped.
The major swore roundly at that.
And then Larry explained that she
had suddenly produced a revolver and
shot him. Before | could draw my
own revolver she'd got away" he said.
she raised the trapdoor and went
down there" he continued, pointing to
the floor.
The major remembered that there
was no outlet to the wine cellar. And
without hesitation he raised the trap
door, to face a binding burst of light.
He backed away. quickly.
what the devilg' he shouted.
And at the same time Larry warned
him to be careful.
"She must have one of our pocket
flashlights" he said. what a target
1t made Of you, major! And in the
dark you could not see her, could youY
mo" Won Brenig admitted. "And
she can pick Off our men one by one
rs they go down unless we rush her,"
Larry closed the door quickly.
IF | may make so bold as to sug-
gest-" he began; and seeing that the
major gave him permission to continue, |
ne said. "lf there is no way out Of the !
cellar save that. why waste our men
when all we need is to leave her there
o starve-tlll there's no fight in her?"
"Why not leave her there forever?"
'on Brenig asked. He was. above
everything, a practical man
IT'S better still-'tis just fate for
spy" Larry agreed.
"Baum-run a bayonet through the
lasp" the major ordered. The paddock
lad fallen into the cellar unheeded
when Larry first opened the trap.
Later you will make the fastening
Won Brenlg said.
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it seemed. And for a brief instant he
looked down at the contrivance at his
feet.
what is it?" Ethel inquired.
my dear, the wine celar-qulck
It's great chancew
What do you mean?" she asked
wonderingly. He had already pulled
up the trapdoor. The paddock had not
been closed. you want to hide me
thereP'
Somehow, she shrank from the
thought of descending into that dark
IOle. 1t seemed to her that once she
sought that shelter they would surely
find her in the end.
"NO, no! 'Twould be the first place
they'd search" he replied He pulled
fashlght from his pocket and crept
down the steps as he talked. Wait"
he said. And in another moment he
had SO placed the light at the foot OF
the stairs that its beams shot upward
through the opening. That's it. that's
it!' he exclaimed delightedly. He was
still standing upon the cellar floor.
THE lights shining in your face! Look
Can you see me?" he asked.
mo, moi The light blinds me.
can't see you at allp' she told him.
He came up quickly then.
"Good-goodl Now listenl
If somebody peeked down there
wouldn't they think desperate won.
an was standing at the foot of those
stairs waitin' to shoot the first man
who tried to come downY
Ethel stood there in the glare of the |
f1ashlight had listened to his plans.
''Yes-yes-I believe they would !"
she admitted. beginning to understand
lls scheme.
"And that's what we've got to make
hem believe. Now, hasten, darlin'-
hasten! TITS best herew he
ed her behind the cigar counter, for
le had suddenly abandoned his previ-
'us notion Of concealing her in the ad.
dining room. go aud hidei" he dI.
'ected. And she crouched low in the
hadOw of the counter. "Ah! God Is
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-08

The X-ray has become indispensa ,
BILE to the modern surgeon and iDr
provements are being made upon It,.
A recent one is a device which. alter
revealing the location Of an injury orr
disease spot, enables the surgeon tol
keep it in sight as he operates A.
framework going around the surgeon 81
head is fitted with Il fluoroscCpe-an,
instrument by means of which OBJ
jects revealed by the X-rays are made
visible to the human eye. The pa
tient is placed on a special operating
table with the X-ray turned on, and
the surgeon can work easily, since he
sees what is before him continually
instead of having to work gropingly
from the remembrance of what was
revealed in the X-ray photograph.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-08
CHAPTER XVIII.
Death Hovers Near Ethel.

Ever since she succeeded in In
weighing Lieutenant Baum into reveal
dng to her the secret of the fork in the
road, Ethel had waited her opportunity
TO telephone the news to the French
front. 1t seemed to her that the Ger
man intruders would never leave the
public room, even for five minutes
Meanwhile she had lowered near. And
at last she was convinced that the
coast was clear
Cautiously she opened the door and
peered inside. She saw no one So she
stepped into the room. For lust few
moments she hesitated. to assure her.
self that there was lull in the move
ments Of the enemy. Apparently they
had withdrawn to spruce themselves
up after their long march.
She nerved herself to her task.
She stole to the fireplace, glanced
over her shoulder for one last hurried
survey of the room, and reached her
hand ont for the instrument. She had
barely taken it up when she heard the
command
"Haltw
Ethel turned. To her startled ewes
the room seemed suddenly full of sol
diers. And giving little cry. she
dropped the telephone upon the floor.
Lieutenant Baum confronted her
sternly.
You are spy for the Ftenchg' he
said.
mo- no! Let me explaiGw
He ignored her protest.
Load" He snapped out the order
to his men. And as they obeyed Ethel |
cried:
mo, no, no! For Gods sake don't
shoot me like thatw Trembling. she
stood there, while they covered her
with their rifles.
Then another cry of "Haltw rang
out. This time the command came
from the doorway. 1t was Larry Red
mond who interrupted the grim bust
ness.
Lieutenant Baum turned to him in
surprise, while the German soldiers
lowered their guns and saluted.
what are you doingT" Larry de-
manded.
"a spy for the FrenchP' Baum ex-
planned somewhat peevishly.
"a spy for the French, ehT' Larry
said as he drew nearer. "Fraulein-"
he began. And then he stopped short
He had not recognized Ethel at first, [
for her back was toward the door. |
But now they gazed at each other in !
amazement. "a spy, eh?" Larry re- /
peated. what makes you think so2" G
"She went to use that telephone. II
leads to the French" the lieutenant r
said.
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tain Redmond. Indeed he saw that h'
was In a devilsh tight hole. And racl
his brains as he would, he could thinL
Of no way out.
Larry was right. The girl he loved
did hear him. Before Streetman had
said another word, Ethel leaped from
behind the cigar counter with her re
volver leyeled at Streetman.
Hands up! Hands up-or I'll kill
you" she cried.
Ssreetman wheeled about in amaze
ment. And before he could collect his
scattered wits Captain Redmond had
wrested the German spy's revolver
from him.
ETHEL, my dear. you shouldn't have
mixed up in this" Larry reproved her.
Streetman heard him with increasing
wonder
my dear" he repeated after Larry.
"Then you know Captain RedmondT'
he exclaimed, searching EtheTs face
for the information he only now be
gan to suspect.
Il do" she told him unflnchingly.
He saw everything clearly at last.
"Then, by God! You're the English.
man she lovedw he exclaimed as he
turned to Larry.
Ethel did not wait for Captain Red.
mOnd to answer.
"Yes, yes. love himr she con-
fessed shamelessly. i've always loved
him."
Then you lied to me when you said
you hated him." Streetman accused
her. You lied when you said you
wanted to work against the English
you liedw He was like a madman, as
he realized how she had tricked him.
81 lied-yesr' she confessed. 81 lied,
too, when | said the English feet had
dispersed. 1t hadn't. 1t went to the
Kiel canal I've lied to you every min
ute-every minute since we left for
Brussels"
You said the man you married was
a German spy" Larry reminded
Ethel. But you can't be her hus-
band" he told Streetman. 81 met your
wife in Berlin"
Streetman sneered.
Her husband? So that's
what she told you! That's good" He
even laughed at the thought in spite
Of the menacing revolver that Captain
Redmond pointed at him.
Henry! Henryw EthePs boldness
lad forsaken her now.
She could not bear to hear Euch |
.hings said-and before Larry, of all |
men.
81 don't understand" Captain Red
nond said slowly.
Then let me explain-snce you and
he are in love. 1t may be of some in
crest for you to know, Captain Red
nOnd." Streetman could scarcely have
'rayed for more complete revenge thar
his.
"Oh, don't! Don'tr' Ethel entreated
But Streetman continued ruthIessly.
This lady" he said, this lady has
he honor to be-"
Don't say it, you dogr' Larry
warned him. And his finger curled
aresslngly about the trigger of the
evolver.
mo, no! 1t isn't true! Don't be-
eve him" Ethel urged. 81 thought /
,as married honestly-truly married.
loathe him. despise him.
You do believe me? Oh, say
lat you do-pleasey'
"Of course, my dear, love you"
AIRY said quietly, as if that were rea-
IN enough-and more-for his com
ete trust in her
ITO BE CONTINUED.)
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Leper Colony For Holland.

Holland is to have a leper colony,
The country is exposed to the leprosy
danger owing to the considerable traf-
fic with its East and West Indian coll
onies, and there are estimated to be
roughly between 80 and 40 sufferers
from the disease already within its
borders. Plans are on foot to found
such a colony in the Veluwe region,
between Epe and Heerde. 1t will be
under the control Of officers of the Sal.
walton Army who have had experience
OF this work In the Netherlands East
Indies.
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assist his commanding officer, who was
lying wounded and helpless in the
open, where Singh bound up Tale Off
GERS wound and then dug a cover for
him with his intrenching tool, being
exposed all the time to very heavy rifle
fire. He remained until nightfall-hve
hours-beside the wounded officer,
shielding him with his own body on
the exposed side; then, under cover
of darkness, he went back for assist
ance and brought the officer into
safety"
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SYNOPSIS.

Tho chef characters are Ethel VIII
loughby, Henry Streetman and Capt.
Larry Redmond. The minor ohaFa tsTs
are Sir George Wagstaff OF the British
admiralty and Charlie Brown, a New
York newspaper correspondent Ethel,
a resident OF Sir Georges household,
secretly married 10 Streetman, a German
SPY though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond. her old lover,
returns 70 England after long absence.
From him she learns the truth about
streetman; Furthermore. that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval se-
'crets. The European war breaks out
Ethel prepares TO accompany Streetman
20 Brussels as German spy In order to
get revenge and serve England. Captain
Redmond. Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up at Belgian inn as the German army
comes. She Is Madame de Lorde. She
begins TO work with a French spy. The
Germans appear at the inn. Madame de
Lorde shows German secret service
medal and convlnces the Invaders that she
Is German spy. Charlie Brown barely es-
capes execution. The secret telephone is
discovered and Christophe is shot as a
spy. Brown Is ordered back 70 Brussels.
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GARDEN NOTES

Fasten dahlias and other brittle
stalked tall growers to some support.
to protect from storms and winds.
Cut everlasting and grasses as soon
as the flowers are fully opened, tie in
lunches, hang head down, and dry in
the shade, for winter bouquets.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-08
Soldiers, DRINKING. Mater.

Distilled water Is supplied to the
men in the United States army. An
ingenious sterlizing and distllling ap-
paratus Is mounted on an army wagon
and carried wherever the troops may
90.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-08
Locate Foo sInnaIs

Prof. A. G. Webster, of Clark uni
versity, claims to have made an instru.
ment by which one can locate the di-
rectiOn of fog signal. Up to this
time, mariners have not been able to
tell, within As degrees, the direction
from which fog signals come.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-08

mot a wordF" TATy deded hlha.
''YoT have no message 10 send-ths
girl yOu told me OFF"
II believe she chn hear me when
say that love her and pray the good
God TO keep her safe and free frOm
HARM" the Irishman told him in all
truth. He was serious now, was Cap
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1t seemed. And for a brief instant he
looked down at the contrivance at his
Evening journal., 1916-06-15
Tor SALE.
FXECUTOR's SALE


EXECUTOR' SALE OF REAL ESTATE
-. BY virtue OF an order Of the Orphans
Court will be exposed TO sale. AZ public
auction, on Saturday, June "a 1916. at 10
o. clock A NJ. az tho Court House Whining
ton, Delaware the following described real
estate late Of Sarah c. Hogany deceased,
to-wit.
No. l.--No. 604 Penn street. lot ~ feet
front, % feet, 10 inches deep with two.
story brick dwelling and alley privileges.
No. 2.--No. GIG Penn street lot 12 feet,
"a inches front 81 feet. 10 inches deep,
with two-story brick dwelling, and alley
privilege
No. 3.--No. 41s Taylor street. lot Il feet,
12 inches front, 20 feet deep. with two.
story brick dwelling and alley privileges.
No. 4.-No. 42t Taylor street, lot Il feet,
~ inches front, 76 feet deep, with two
story brick dwelling and alley privileges.
No. 5.--No. 3 East Twenty fifth street. lot
3 feet, n 12 inches front. so feet deep.
with two-story brick dwelling with front
porch
Attendance will be given and terms made
known by
SAMUEL s. ADAMS. JR., Executor.
or by his Attorney
Attest: NORMAN p. CROUCH Clerk o. c.
Wilmington Delaware, June O. 1916.
uneiO-eod-2wks
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