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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
DRAMATIST GIVES SOME GOOD
ADVICE TO HIS SOLDIER SON

can't be fully done without a deep
breath first, and then the "let CO."
One can't relax from "half tension" as
II were Often we think we are re-
laXed only to find, after hours OF wait
ing when utter exhaustion slumps us,
that we have been In some respect
holding ourselves away from the bed.
A rehearsal In the theater is Il dire
thing for tightening one up who Is d.
recting II and uncOnsCiously lifting
each character After many years I've
come TO recognize the condition In
time, and often In the dark auditorium,
when the actors or scrub women can't
see me, l lie suplne on the carpet in
an aisle or the foyer, and with arms
outstretched for minute relax all
over. II isn't so simple as II sounds.
Even after the deep breath one has to
think down TO the very finger tips and
toes, and by mental command dismiss
the accumulated tension. Then last
of all, the muscles of the face-to let
them fall with half-closed eyeids aud
the lips slipping away from the teeth
as they do on dead men. It's quite as-
tonishing what refreshing indulgence
even half minute Of such relaxing is.
As I've said, it's an art to do 1t, and
very useful when you get 1t.
Praetloed by Japs,
The Japs are past masters Mt It.
They were taught It and practlced 1t
consclentiously in the Japo-Russan
war. After lying supine for n minute,
each Jap soldier would be taken by
the head by comrnde, and firmly
pulled until the packed vertebrae of
his spine were drawn apart and re-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

appet of the sharks in eating their
the fish jump five six feet into the air IN
death
blood flowed the captain says that
white the big fish rushed to devour
wounded
them for five minute In front OF the so
off repeatedly shot out OF the water
having sighted OF the
number being ~
that the widely sepa
in the Sound.
reported the beaches Looous are
OF the
which invariably show their fms above water until
nearly % strike at their
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

Capt. Baron Manfred Won Richtho-
fen, commander of Germany's famous
Tango Escadrille," which gave battle
to four American flyers who sought to
break the noted squadron's air su-
premacy.
The commander is the youngest cap
tain in the German army The Ger
mans claim for him the title of king
of the Air" as he is reported to have
downed 90 machines Gunemeyer the
French aviator, is his closest competi-
tor, having brought to earth 80 ma
chimes.
The famed "Tango Escadrille" of
which he is chief is composed of six
airplanes. Recently the escadrille
was set upon by group of four
American flyers Lufbery, Parsons,
Willis, and Lowell. After a As minute
fight the American airmen flew away.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
PosTScRIPTS

The first electric light shone in
1874.
Virginia has the largest vinegar fac
tory in the United States, operated al
most entirely by electric power.
A wire clip has been invented to
hold the handle Of an idle brush out
of the paint in a can and keep it clean.
A tree the leaves of which yield an
oil from which camphor can be ex-
trscted has been discovered in Aus
trolia.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

missing men is not generally known.
These searchers, now an important
branch of the Red Cross, are the re-
suit of visit paid to France by Lord
Robert Cecil in the early days of the
war. He had gone to seek for news
of friend among comrades who had
taken part in the engagement that re-
suited in the friends name being list
ed among the missing. It occurred to
him then that there were thousands Of
men and women at home as anxious as
he, but unable to make such person
al investigation. ts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
OLD SORES, ULCERS
AND ECZEMA VANISH
Good, Old, Reliable Peterson's oint-
ment a Favorite Remedy.

Had 81 ulcers on my legs. Doctors
wanted to cut off leg. Peterson's Oint-
ment cured me."-Wm. J. Nichols, 40
Wilder ST., Rochester. N. Y.
Get a large box for % cents at any drug
sist, says Peterson, and money back If 1t
isn't the best you ever used. Always keep
peterson's Ointment in the house. Fine
for burns, scalds, bruises, sunburn. and
the surest remedy for itching eczema and
piles the world has ever known
"Peterson's Ointment is the best for
bleeding and itching piles 1 have ever
found"-Major Charles E. Whitney. Vines
yard Haven, Mass.
"Peterson's Ointment has given great
satisfaction for Salt Rheum. Mrs. J. L.
Weiss, Cuylerville, N. Y.
All druggists sell It, recommend II. Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

policeman the their hands
knees whe along
intoxicated he asked Bailey
"Th fellow lost his lamp" replied the policeman
intoxicated Lieutenant Harris
a olT' and started to
patrol
1e lost it when he fell
out of window"
said he too got on his hands
found the 1t had not been damaged In the a and
Charles his
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

China has established double
standard of weights and measures that
includes the metric system and a ma
tive one.
An Ohio man is the inventor Of a
device for filling and selling ice cream
cones without touching them with the
hands.
A West Vlrginian has invented a
touring type automobile from which
the rear portion of the body can be
removed and a truck body with a
canopy extending over the front seat
substituted
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

relief and six bottles have entirely
cured me. All women who have female
trouble of any kind should try Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. =
Mrs. Eta DoRIoN, Ogdensburg, Wis.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment is surpassed by the medicinal
properties of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complication exists it pays to
write the Lydia f. Pinkham Medicine
CO., Lynn, Mass. for special free advice.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

automobile But he
he did his finish Immediately before him Is the real
his frutOn of This
he will be taken Lexington where the
police
made him life
Everybody the North SOnewa Jackson the white horse
of Though
isurey the sound
behind him leap out of himself and display
unsupected speed
resembled horses
In other he different from horse
his friends North end admit that the auomo
bile ambulance will do
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
PRESS SEARCH FOR "MIssING"
Red Cross Workers In France Contin-
ualIy Seek information Of
Battle Victims.

London.-Of the thousands of Brit
ish fsmllies who have waited in dread
anxiety for final news Of relatives
posted as missing" few have known
how much effort was being made to
relieve their fears. The fact that the
army contains large corps Of men
who snond all their time searching for
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

PhAiio AAhO
through my back
and side. i finally
lost all my strength
so l had to go to
bed. The doc tor
advised an oper-
alton but l would
not listen to it. l
thought of what l
hadread aboutLydia
Il. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound and
tried it. The first
bottle hrourht great
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

The hospitals are the principal scene
of the searchers' work. With q book
containing the names of men missing
for many months they make the
rounds, following up clues and sug-
gestions that may lead to the clearing
up OF the individual mysteries. The
work requires tact and intelligence,
and, HSove all, patience.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
Too Slow.

Railway Manager-Ahother farmer
Is suing us on account of his cows.
Lawyer-Killed by our trains?
Railway Manager-No; he com.
plains that our passengers are leaning
ont of the windows and milking them
as the trains go by.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

Il uIy CluISc III pulSulI VI lhC man
eaters, reported the capture of three,
which were taken to Mattituck, L. l.,
by fishermen. One, he said, was 13
feet long and is believed to be the
shark that attacked and tore the flesh
of Jonathan Briggs, Mattituck boy.
He also reports that the big school
first sighted has been broken up by
the attacks of the fishermen and by
encounters among the fish themselves,
which are apparently ravenously hun
glv CaDtain Wirth reports viewing
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

occupied the garage ten years under
the impression that 1t was a stable
snorted also. He had been Off his
feed for days-ever since George Nc.
Card his driver, had dropped hint
that his hay day was over and his
gasoline day was about to dawn.
81 see my finish," said StOnewall
Jackson to himself in horse language.
Then he closed his one remaining eye
in resignation. 50
There was some basis for his pes
cfp,isnn Won ponnnt ayDaat an aldarlV
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

cOrn-husking sections of the country,
it (the trousers) looks as if they would
become popular as feminine decOra-
tiOns. The invasion of women of mems
sacred prerogative has brought about
Il strong protest from the humble male.
He can see nothing but his last YES
tige of superiority going by the boards.
And with the death knell for old tradi-
ton sounded he is waiting for the
announcement that he can store his
E..Eu Do
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
Mans Last Stronghold Is RuthIessy DespOiled

NEW really a
the manufacturers exhibiting the models
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

A new can opener for restaurants is
operated by foot power and cuts the
entire top of the can away when q
pedal Is pressed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
Sleeper Lucky in Recovering His Agate Eye

PHILADELPHIA Charles aged oyfv eeS Eekt street placed
the second ho0r ne
humidity made him about in his umber He rolled out OF
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14

the window. A fall Of 16 feet to the
pavement awakened him. Then he
iound his glass eye was gone. Clad
only in his underwear he crawled
about the pavement looking for the
missing optic.
Policeman William Bailey came
along Thinking Charles was de-
mented, the officer asked what he was
doing.
II am looking for my glass eye"
replied Charles. II lost 1t when / fell
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
University of NOtTe Dame

NOTRE DAME, INDIANA
Offers Complete Course In Agriculture
Full courses also In Letters, Journalism,
Library Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medi-
cine, Architecture, Commerce and Law.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
Connecticut Fishermen Declare War on Sharl

RDGEPORT GONNA dozen large sharks shot by fishermen whose
invaders Sound
John M of the sO0 Mary and Ann which made port again after
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
Faithful Old Fire Horse Makes Way for Auto

CT LOUISA automobile ambulance the
with much stonewa had
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
PAINS SHARP
and STABDING
Woman Thought She Would
Die. Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Ogdensburg, Visit suffered from
female troubles which caused piercing
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-09-14
LIN To Date

"She has all the accomplishments
"So?" ,
yes. She can even inhale cigar
rette smoke"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
CHAINS AND BAGS OF BEADS
War Seems Likely to Stimulate
Fashion That~NeVer Really Has
Lost Its Popularity.

Bead bags and chains have v
gone out of date, and now that some of
the soldiers In hospitals are learning
to make them they are likely to become
even more fashionable than shey srere.
People are getting tired of ouying the
rafia packets which the men make
with such skill and taste, but no wom-
an can refuse a bead bag or chain. l
saw a neckchain recently made by a
French soldier which was really a
small work of art, says the London
Queen. The coloring, the design and
the fineness of the work altogether
made it as decorative a note of color
on the dress as could be desired. 1t
was in rich blues and faint old rose,
and it was worn on a plain gray lib
erty dress which had straight, long
lines and no trimming. The bags are,
OF course, more ambitious, but the men
are tackling them bravely. Artists,
who In peace time live pleasant, busy
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
He Who Connuers.

"Who Stays the lion? Who Stays the
giant? That does he who tames him
self" sang n sweet singer who lived
in an age when might was right, when
mems wills, strong and turbulent, I'M
checked by the reins of self-maStery
or the influences of a refined civili-
Zation, overpowered the weak and de-
fenselesS. He saw men, brave and
daring, conquer their tiercest enemies,
he saw them take pleasure in merci-
lessiy pursuing the wild beasts of their
vast forests until they were slain and
yet they could not conquer themselves.
And so this wise man who had tam
ed himself, who was sincere and I'M
selfish, and loyal to the right, sang
sweetly but fearlessly his words of
wisdom, until, after a time, there were
some that began to listen and to real
ize that the bravest man was not al
ways the greatest hunter or the
mightiest in battle, but was he who
held self in mastery.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
Appreciation.

Fo~ur-year-old Helen is the precO-
cious daughter of an Indianapolis ed.
itor. Sitting with the family one eve
ming in their parlor amidst a confusion
of newspapers and magazines scattered
On the floor, Helen picked up her IA
theirs paper.
Il think daddy'S the bestest man that
ever lived" said Helen, as she looked
up into her mothers face.
"YOu mustn't forget Jesus" replied
the mother, in gentle reproOf.
"Of course Jesus was a good man,
too. And so is Santa Claus. That
makes ~three-daddy and Jesus and
Santa"
And father regarded the child with
that parental pride which wells up in
the heart at such an expression of
flial appreciation and gratitude.-In-
dianapOlis News.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
Vase Made From Cream Pot.

through the holes and the pattern is
made. The coloring will depend upon
the choice of the worker; if the back
ground is cream or white, the flowers
should be stenciled a pretty pink and
the leaves a delicate green.
Leave all to dry, then, if liked, the
jars can be vanished with clear var
nish. In many cases the natural jar
can he left without being covered, and
a pattern just put on.
Very pretty effects can be got by
covering the Jars with very pretty
wallpaper; this must be done with
care; then, when the paste is dry, var
nish all W
Really beautiful vases car be made
by covering cream pots with cigar
bands. These ornaments look most
costly affairs, the colors are so beau
tiful and rich.
Thus from odd jars lying about can
pretty and useful articles be made,
suitable for the home, for bazaars, or
gifts to friends; the cost is very trivial
and the work is easy and interesting.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17

and for the two bands which run the
length of the garment on either side of
the front.
The brOcade is employed for the
very smart little gilet or vest, and for
the turn-back cuffs which finish the
sleeves at the wrist. The skirt of the
frock may be gathered in at the waist
line, or it may be arranged in fiat or
box plaitS, all three of these methods
being thoroughly approved. A fitted
lining fastens in the center front, thus
holding all parts of the gown snugly
in place, with the vest b%uttoning at
n side.
Some Of the best American and Pa
risian fashion authorities have set
their seal of approval on the little
vest effect In both suits and frocks
for the coming spring. The vest is
found attractive when developed In
either silk or wool fabric. Some
smart cottons and linens are even be-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
Chimney Comparatively New.

The chimney is something that is
relatively new in architecture, Many
of the old castles and other buildings
of Europe which We're constructed be-
fore the fifteenth century have no
chimneys. In some of them a fue
leads from the back and above the fire
place through the wall to the outer
air. 1t was somewhere about the thir-
teenth century that in certain build
ings the masons began to run the flue
to the top of the building, but the
chimneys of that period had openings
in the side, the top being rooted over.
1t was about the fifteenth century that
masons began to build chimneys that
extended above the roof of the house
and to leave the top of the chimney
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
Profit in HIGH WAGES.

Wherever rubber grows, there in
iuuity flourishes. Tropical fruits are
made cheap because human life where
they grow is cheap. The spirit of hui
mainly is just beginning to creep into
the relations between those who have
much and those who have little. But
a rare discovery has been made.
Strange as it may seem, it has been
proved by experiment that it pays to
be reckless of expense when service
is sought and rendered. That which
has come to pass in the higher ranges
Of employment, where salaries have
been increased tenfold and even more,
is happening all along the line where
labor and capital meet. five dollars
paid in wages to one competent man
brings a larger return than 50 paid to
five incompetent men and women; and
the larger wage brings the greater fit
ness for the work. Better wages stir
ambition and cause the horizon to ex-
pand.-Christian Register.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
Life's Gloomy Joy.

Do you ever feel that nobody in the
world cares anything for you? II you
neve feel that way, you miss n of
the greatest melancholy pleasures of
life. When you feel that you have
no friends, and that the whole world
is against you, you should not argue
with yourself that you are wrong. You
should go TO some quiet place, where
you can be alone. and there sit down
and enjoy your grief. or course, all
people cannot find comfort in this kind
of thing. Many Of them are not for
tunate enough TO have the proper view
of life. In order to enjoy gloomy hap
piness you must believe that the world
is unkind. If you don't believe that
much, there is no use Of your seek
ing the sad joy that comes to those
who do believe lt.-Fort Worth Star
Telegram.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
MADE PROPOSAL BY PROXY
His Task Mas Similar to John Alden's,
but Fortunately It Had a Diff
ferent Result.

One day while Rev. ]. Hines, a we'll
known retired Canadian missionary,
was residing near Sandy lake an In
dian came to him and after much pre-
liminary conversation said: well
it is about six months since my wife
died, and just before she left me she
said in the presence of witnesses that
If l remained single until the follow
ing spring ] was to get married again,
and, as the leaves are already big on
the trees, l have come to see you and
hear what you have to say about It,"
When l told him that there was no
law to prohibit his taking another wife
so soon. he went on, II want you to
select a wife for me-"
"Why," l said, 81 should not care to
undertake such a responsibility, for, II
l named a woman and you married her
and afterward she did not please you,
you would be most likely to blame me
for your unhappiness."
"No, / should not" he said.
Then l said, "In the first place l do
not know whether you wan to marry
Ul Nlu vi u gOuuS NOlhulf hhN 4 hANH'
have something to guide me in making
a selection"
"Well," he said, 81 do not want to
be troubled with an old woman, and L
do not suppose a young woman would
care to be troubled with me 1 want
woman about my own age"
1 was much pleased with his words,
for they seemed to me to be sensible
and thoughtful so l mentioned n wild
ow about his own age, whom l had no
tlced taking great interest in his be-
reaved children.
"Ahw he said. II knew you were
guided by the great spirit in all you
undertake. That is the very woman l
have been thinking about, and how
could YOU have known this unless the
great spirit had guided your judg-
ment?'
"Well," I replied, 81 am glad that
you look at it in that way; now you
had better go and propose to her"
mo" said he. 81 cannot do that. If
I knew she would say yes l should
go; but she might say mo- I'M In
dams never like to have their petitions
rejected when they go on business of
that nature"
Then 1 asked him what he intended
to do. "Why, sir" he said, Il want
you to propose for mel
Well, l was in n fix; but having
Yielded so far to his request, l felt
hound in some way to go on to the
end. So, having obtained my wires
permission, 1 called on the widow at
my earliest convenience and explained
matters to her, taking great pains to
make her understand l was proposing
for the other fellow and not for my
self. My mission was successful, and
in due course they were lawfully mar
ried, and the union proved a happy
one.-"The Red Indians of the Plains.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
With Vest Effect

ing developed into frocks for next sum-
mer with a vest of contrasting color
to serve as the distinguishing note. A.
pink, blue or stem green linen with
vest of white pique would be smart,
and a touch of black arrived at by the
use of detachable velvet bands or by
the use of black Jet buttons is noted
on many frocks fNr the summer OF
1917.
To make the gown shown in the
sketch six yards of material SO inches
wide will be required, together with
n yard and a quarter of velvet for
the bands, collar, etc, and three-quar-
ters of a yard of brocade or lowered
fabric the same width for vest and
cuffs.
AS will be noted by a glance at the
sketch, a belt of the brocade contin-
ued from the vest circles the waist and
is caught at the back by a single but
ton.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
PRETTY VASES CHEAPLY MADE
Jars That Have Held Jam, and Cream
Pots, May Be Utilized for
the Purpose.

Jam jars and cream pots can be
made into very pretty vases or plant
holders. First of all the jars should
be of earthenware, as glass is too slip
perry to work upon. First wash them
well, then let them dry. If the surface
is at all rough, rub it down with sand
paper.
Now take some oil paint and brush.
smoothly all over the jar; a ear
color is got by mixing the tiniest spot
of yellow with white paint; a dainty
pale blue by mixing a touch of blue
with plenty of white.
When the coat is quite dry, stencil
round the jar a pretty design. Stem
ellis can be bought ready-made and
only cost a few cents; they last a long
time. Oil color is simply dabbed