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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

held one of its annual encampments
upon Southern soil, to be welcomed at.
least as universally and Hospitality as
ever 1t had been welcomed on North
ern soil. And the Confederate veterans
are to advance in what force remains
to them upon Washington, with no
other thought than that it is their capi-
tai, Me mecca of the true American,
the holy Of holes of the freehearts
hope and home. A Confederate SOL
der appointed by Republican presi-
dent, is chief justice of the United
States. Two Confederate generals who
honorably wore the blue have died on
the retired list and payroll of the Army
Of the United States.
Verify the war of states and sections
is over. The dream of Abraham Lincoln
has been fulfilled. The mystic chords
of memory stretching to every living
heart and hearthstone, have swelled
at last the chorus of the Union,
touched not only by the angels Of our
better nature, but bound by the blood
ties of kindred origins, principles and
affections.
1t did, indeed, seem a long time
coming. As far back as 1869, speaking
primarily for the soldiers Of the Con-
federacy, I had proposed that the three
war amendments to the Constitution
be accepted and ratified as the treaty
of peace between the North and the
South. There followed a pretty wran-
gle. Maryland especially those who
had not been actually in the war-were
unable to see or unwilling to admit
that the head of the South was in the
lions mouth, and that, unless and until
it could be extracted, nothing was very
much worth while.
SectiOnalism hOurished apace on
either side Of party lines. The Confed-
crate brigadiers made kind Of common
cause with the valiants of the bloody
shirt both out, as it were, for gate
money. Thus the politicians played
comedy while. the people suffered trag-
edy. Although the Greedy campaign
in the long run perhaps shortened the
distaRce across the sectional chasm, 1t
did not show any immediate fruitage,
and it remained for an apparently un-
important personal event to make the
first serious impression upon the solid
wall Of misunderstanding and prejudice
which divided the two warning parts
of the half-restored Union. This was
the death of Charles Sumner and the
eulogy of Lucius Lamar.
1t was an epoch-making speech. The
North recognized its fidelity and its
truth, and warmed to it. ThencefOr-
ward the South could see its way
ahead. Instead of sprinkling salt on
raw places, it began to be the fashion
to pour oil instead Of twisting the
lions tail to pat his name. Later came
Grady with his wOndrous appeal-re-
slstless-for who could stand out
against the cogent reasoning and sim
pie pathos of that big-brained, great
hearted, that immortal boy, pleading
in the name of new generation for
a united country y?-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

West and
to be
had just paid for
paper His
Could
40 right the afternoon Adam
hard till the
his
hat to folks
a could
a
Thomas A. Edison Of today taught
him Richard
taught him how to take
OF
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

Princes valet becomes
regarding majess tastes and CUSTOMS
that Prince likes one" said the reporter what
usually apprehension
expense $40 the month for aone
the best"
YOu provideT
purchase buy the best
does not matter Is only good
half pounds
he the BATH he
carefully groomed Honorable Kobe after the bath he
actually than 10 elegantly furnished
umpuousy hen when he desires he
bath water too hot too cold
prescribed by the physician that the bed IS
the lights exngushed
breakfast after which he
tramp Thus the day
and keeps very peouped other at Princes
disposal he open especially
for
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
SCHOOL TERMS LONGER
Reports Show Many States Have
Raised Legal Minimum.
Development Of State Financial Aid
for Weak Districts Has Aided
In Bringing About Change.

Forty-four states have established
By law minimum terms Of from 60 to
$50 days term of school for each or
ganlzed district, according TO a bulle-
tin just issued by Uncle Sam through
the bureau of education. J. G. Muer-
man, who compiled the bulletin, points
out that four states, Louisiana, Ala
bama, Rhode Island, and Georgia, have
no minimum requirement laws, but
that one of these, Rhode Island, has
for over ten years maintained the
longest average term in the United
States. While the minimum number
of days required Is almost invariably
much less than the actual average
number of days in the school
term for the state, majority of the
states still report many schools unable
to meet even the low minimum require
ments. Within the past three years,
10 states-Arizona Colorado, Idaho,
Kansas, Maine, Nebraska, New York,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Yer
mont, and Wyoming-have added from
10 to 60 days to the legal requirement
Of a minimum school term.
Some of the factors that have oper-
ated in favor Of longer school term,
aside from the general awakening of
public sentiment, are the phenomenal
growth of the public high schools, the
development of state financial aid for
weak districts, equalization funds, and
penalties for not maintaining a mini
mum term required by law.
The growth of the public high
schools has tended to lengthen the
term m the elementary schools by set
ting up standards of admission by GER
tificate or examination which can or
dinarily be met by grade schools with
q term of at least eight months.
'Lacll of provision for adequate funds
is perhaps the greatest hindrance
to a longer school term" declares
Mr.. Muerman. "A majority of the
states have fully realized the necessl-
ty for more state financial assistance
and have enacted laws giving state
aid to weak districts to enable them to
maintain a minimum school term. A
wise provision in most of these laws
makes the levy Of a specified minimum
rate of local taxation necessary and
provides for a certain specified stand
ard of school before aid becomes avail
able. These laws are, as rule, in
tended to help only those who first
help themselves. The necessity OF
greater local cooperation and aid is
urged in the 1912 report Of the state
department of public instruction for
Georgia. This report calls attention
to tendency to lean too heavily upon
state aid, and cites the laws of anOth-
er state which reqUire county levy Of
not less than three and not more than
seven mills before state aid can be
secured"
In answer to an inquiry from the
commissioner Of education, over one
half of all the state superintendent
have expressed a willingness to Co
operate in securing a uniform 100 days
term for all schools, including rural
schools. This would represent con-
siderable improvement over the pres
ent average of 1877 days.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
The Fabric Glove.

With the exception of very formal
afternoon wear, the fabric glove Is
without doubt in excellent standing for
all occasions. Evening does not count,
as not one woman in ten wears gloves
with an evening gown. She has huge
fur cuffs or pockets in her evening
coat, into which she slips her ungloved
hands. So 1t can be said without res
ervation, then, that for general utility
wear fabric gloves are as correct as
Kid. They are being cut In excellent
shapes, and come In such blending col
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09


was informed ships idle
"WhyY
"Because O. the policeman told her.
What he
When told of Europe betrayed
that's the bad"
Of which dutched
policeman her hotel In the morning
to
the possibility that she might be
q
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
MUCH IN LITTLE.

The body Of a new electric stove
for heating rooms or cooking on a
limited scale is made of a composition
Of soapstone and asbestos.
The reservoir of new fountain pen
holds as much as an ordinary small
bottle of ink, and is shaped to it the
hand comfortably.
The oldest band in the country
which is still active is the Armory
,and of Hartford, Conn, which was
organized Ia 1874.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

SemaphOres to be erected in city
streets to regulate traffic, but which
can be operated from buildings by
electric buttons, have been invented.
Two Californians have patented a
device that measures a pipeful of to-
bacco from a pouch or box and stuffs
it into a pipe without contact with a
users fingers.
A German chemist produced a tenn
perature Of 1850 degrees through ex-
perlments with liquid air under pres
sure, or $500 degrees hotter thar Tie
sun is supposed to be.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

Brede of Dolan's Beef an" place en-
Joying his first day Off in 40 years,
thank you. That's who it was. Ex-
actly 40 years before Adam served
his first plates of beef and beans.
One plate went to a ragged news
boy. The newsboy afterward grew
up to be none other than big Tim"
Sullivan.
One went to a struggling young
newspaper reporter, later known to
fame as Henry Ward Beecher.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

and she was born in Germany and
came to this country II years ago.
The German consul here and others
who have met her are finding her story
hard to believe, but she insists it is
true and apparently wants to get back
to Germany for no other reason than
to live there on her meager savings
boarded in II years.
Lena stepped from a train in
Union station and asked a railroad
officer to direct her to the docks or
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

Chicago has 6,085 lawyers, a gain Of
22S in year.
Thunderstorms are rarer in San
Francisco than in any other part of the
United States.
Pennsylvania will plant black cherry
trees in the state reserves to provide
food for birds
The first lighthouse on this conti-
nent was built in 1715, at the entrance
TO Boston harbOr.
A rack that can be hung on a radi-
ator 10 enable person to warm his
feet hus been invented.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
He Was a FruoaI Man.

Mr.. Lincoln, though not parsimoni-
Gus, was frugal man. He told me
that when he came to Washington he
was worth about $15,0OO When he
died his administrator, Judge Davis,
said that he left about $4,000, being
one Of the few presidents who went
out Of the office as well off as when
they went in.-Chicago Tribune.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
West Has Most Timber.

Revised estimates place the amount
of standing merchantable timber in
the United States at approximately
2,767, ,OOO,OOO,OOO board feet. OF this
amount 1,464, 4,OOOOOOOOO board feet, or
53 per cent of the total, is in Califor-
mia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and
Montana.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
National Forest improvements.

During the past fiscal year there
were constructed in the national for
ests 227 miles Of new road, 1875 miles
Of trails, 2,124 miles Of telephone line,
80 miles of fire lines, 81 lookout struc-
lures, 40 bridges, 222 miles Of fence,
545 dwellings, barns and other struc-
lures, II corrals, and 202 water i'm
movements.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

tically tall, STOPPING figure before her
be that of the president of the United
States? She stopped, as from the
shock he gave her. The lean, yellow
face, with the masklike lines all up
and down, the unkempt hair, the beard
why, he was a hundred times more
ridiculous than his caricatures. He
might have stood for many of the poor
white-trash farmers she had seen in
Kentucky-save for the long black
coat.
But the little rebel is soon made TO
forget all that in the sadness of that
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
INTERESTING ITEMS

Cleveland in May had 100000
street car riders daily.
Columbus o., now pays city street
labOrers $3.50 a day.
China yearly imports S4,0OO,OOO
worth Of various kinds Of leather.
Electrical apparatus tnking current
from q light socket has been Invented
10 force the growth Of indoor plants.
Iinvana IN April May ana June
shipped to the United States S02,5OA
crntes Of pinenpples.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

There were four children--Robert
Todd, born August l, 1913; Edward
Baker, born March 10, 1916, and dying
in infancy; William Wallace, born De-
cember 81, 1850, and who died during
his fathers first year in the presi-
dency and Thomas born April 4, 1853,
and who died when he was nineteen
years old.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

with an allowance OF S1.5O a day for
meals, and with a japanese valet to
attend him night and day, lives his
imperial hlghness Prince, a monster
Great Dane dog.
The palace of Prince is situated
on an emlnence. Far above It towers
the residence OF his owner, Ernest G.
Howes, who lives In winter on Com
monwealth avenue, and who is Il
wealthy Boston man.
Should you desire an audienee
with his majesty, an interview first
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

ors as fawn, mole and, Of course.
white. They are quite as expensive as
the service kid glove, but can be
washed and are better for the hands, it
is said, than the tighter kid, which is
apt to make the hands red from lack
of circnlntion.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

he was fourteen and when he was
nineteen he had saved $500, which he,
gave to his mother. He then worked
on the steamship docks and sugar
plantations on the gulf of Mexico for
ten years. Finally he came to Chi
cago to work on the Blue Island horse
car line. His wealth is estimated at
$500,OO0.
He saved his salary from the
street car company and invested it I'M
real estate on the South side, and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

voice-the ineffable sadness-the sad
ness and woe of a great nation. And
the sorrow in those eyes, the sorrow Of
a heavy cross borne meekly-how
heavy none will ever know. The pain
of a crown of thOrns worn for world
that did not understand. The Crisis
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
Daily Thought.

1 look upon the simple and childish
virtues of veracity and honesty as the
root of all that is sublime in character.
Speak as you think, be what you are,
nav your debts Of all kinds.-lmersoH
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
Enrest Fire Losses Heavy.

It is estimated that in 1915 about
10000 forest fires occurred in the
United States, which burned over
about 100000 acres and caused a
damage of approximately S70O0,O00.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
His Trnnhie-

For years | understand FiXit has
been pursuing an upright course Of
life"
perhaps he has, but he has never
overtaken It."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

had number Of sayings which he
helped i'm become wealthy them
but bank account needs friends
Never pay having that do yourself.
eyourva dividends
like the old mill
Torborgs wife sons
Arthur who live with their sister, Tnie
for five years
and he says hat taught him how to
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
Joins Uncle Sans Marines
in Order to "ThaW Out"

Chilled with the ley winds OF
northern Minnesota, and seeking
a more congenlal climate,
Charles Johnson, a hardy lum-
herman from Aitkln, enlisted In
the United States Marine corps
at Duluth and was Immediately
transferred for training ut Mare
Island, Cal.
"The lumberIacks can't stand
the cold this winter" said john
son.
Johnson requested to be sent
with the marines to Santo Do
mingo or the Philippines as soon
as possible, as he Is convinced
that a long sojourn near the
equator will be necessary to
thoroughly thaw him out.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

On about two million acres Of ma
ional forest lands grazing by domes-
tic stock is either entirely prohibited
or is greatly restricted to provide
sange for elk.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

Would that the spirit OF the Illus
triouB dead whom we lament today
could speak from the grave In tones
which reach each and every heart
My countrymenl Know one anoth-
or and you win love one another -
Lamar on the death OF Sumner.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
Talent and Genius.

Talent is that which is In mans
power Genius is that In whose pow
er man is.-Lowell.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
Quaint New York Cook Goes on His First Vacation

AJEw think gentleman the stovepipe hat
Main Nyack the other night
York restaurant eook "Adam sink
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
How Street Car Employee Amassed Half Million

NHCAGo-Henry Torbo DID, conductor the
the richest
poyee contracted while his Tor
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
Woman in Baltimore Didn't Know Of the World War

u ALTnoRE-A person other
d She blind
backwOods jungle She comes from
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09
Boston Dog Has Fifteen-ROOm House and Valet

Boston that cOhasset the abode
beautiful Jerusalem road high up
with splendid big bed for himself
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

EIis Personal Appearance.
As Virginia Carvel enters Mr.. Lin
coins presence: Gould this fantas-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-09

HE LINES Of thought and
feeling which led TO the
reclamation of the birth
place of Abraham Lin
coin and the peaceful
scenes and unity of pur-
pose that attend its trans
fer from the ownership
Of an association to the
possession Of the govern
ment of the United States
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Southern Io1ua Items

, OF congratulation during the day. Mr.,
Cummings is a great reader, especially
of the papers, and he takes a lively in
| terest in the war cloud which Is al
the present shadowing the nation. AS
a loyal democrat and soldier he be-
| lieves that the American people should
stand squarely behind the president
at this time and ne has no time foI
The Twelve" as he calls those SEN
ators who blocked the program at
| Washington a few days ago. Mr.. Cum
mings in his earlier days was mayor
of Fairfield and has always taken an
active interest in the city's welfare
Newton.
The proposition to issue bonds +
build a junior high school here at a
cost of $4,000 will be settled at the
polls March H. The campaign has
be heavy. The proposed building has
twelve class rooms and in the base
ment is gymnasium, "a BY IS feet in
size with a gallery seating 400. Shower
baths are also provided. In addition
to the class rooms and gym there will
be an auditorium with gallery, the
total seating capacity being 922.
Stanton.
| Eric Abrahamson died here last
Thursday aged 9S years. A bad fal
he received on slippery walk a short
time before fastened his end, hi
friends previously hoping he would
reach the century mark. He was born
in Sweden and was married there q
years ago. He came to America ir
1871. settling in Geneseo. H.. later NOV.
ing to this place. Mrs. Abrahamsor
died eight years ago, the old couple
having lived together GO years. They
| leave "a direct descendants-six chill
| dren, Sc grandchildren and 81 great
grandchildren. Six grandchildren act
ed as pallbearers at Mr.. Abrahamson'i
funeral.
Dos Moines.
Accused OF beating his daughter
Elizabeth. aged 20, after she had as
sailed him with ancient eggs" In hi:
office, s. W. Kidman, age 55. of Siou,
Rapids president OF the STANDARD
Stock Powder company. was arrested
and jailed by police. According to the
police. the daughter stepped inside the
door Of her fathers office at the stool
powder companys building and with
out warning, began hurting eggs at him
Several Of the eggs struck Kidman
Others splaftered on the walls, win
dows and safe. At least a dozer
shells were fred in the attack. Pc
lice say the eggs were badly spoiled
Kidman ran after his daughter whel
she fed after the attack, caught he
In the street and began to beat her, &C
cordins to officers. Pedestrians inter
fered. The girl had tainted. She wa
taken to the home OF her brother
Police information states K:a:ns. en-.
his wife have separated and she ha
sued for separate maintenance. Th
daughter's attack was called forth thr,
sympathy with her mother. 1t 10 be
llieved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
LEADS
GIRL TO STEAL
,FouRTEEN.YEAR.OLD DANISH
GIRL BECOMES STRANDED
At WEBSTER CITY.
TAKES $3.50 FROM
HOTEL AND Is ARRESTED
Story Causes Citizens to Come to Her
Aid and She viii Be Provided With
Home - Prosecution Droppsd-Girl
Brought to America When 10 Years
Of Age and Abandoned by Mother.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Webster City. March lo.--Miss Max
Inc Weiley. a pretty little Danish girl
aged II years, was arrested in this city
just as she was about TO board train
for Chicago. She was charged with
having taken $3.50 from the St. James
Hotel. At hearing held before Police
Magistrate Tucker. her l!fe story came
out and all proceedings against her
We're dropped. Not only this but Chief
of Police Thompson took the girl to his
OWN home, where she still is, and cir
cuiatsd a subscription paper in her
behalf which was generously contrib
uted to by business men.
Maxine, who has made her own way
in the world since she was 10 years
Of age. came to Webster City a week
ago. She was born near Copenhagen,
Denmark. and was brought to Amer
lea by her mother when 10 years OF
age. In New York the mother put her
upon train with ticket to ST. Paul
and this is the last Maxine ever saw
Of her mother. Landing in St Paul.
she had no friends and was even I'M
able to speak English. A kind Dane
family. however took her in. But they
were poor and for two years Max
inc, dressed in boys clothes. sold pa
pers on the streets. Later she got a
job in a fruit store. Ten days ago she
saw mention in a newspaper compl!-
mentary to Webster City. So she took
what money she had and came here.
arriving with just $3.50 in her pocket.
She took a room at the ST. James
Hotel. where Landlord ]. w. Schroeder
was kind TO her and tried to find her u
job. He also gave her enough mon ~
TO buy her meals. But she could ind
no work sufficient to keep her and
when she saw $3.50 lying in the show
case at the hotel, the temptation was
too great and she took II. She bought
two dresses and other wearing apparel
and decided to leave for Chicago The
money was soon missed, however. and
the girl apprehended.
She was allowed TO keep one Of the
dresses and Chief of Police Thompson
will keep her until she finds Job or
work with some good family. She Is a
bright. intelligent, blue eyed girl and
gives evidence Of more education than
might be expected under the circum-
stances tsf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Spencer News Notes.
an 10 Times.Repuhlican.

Special to Times Republican.
Spencer, March l0.-One hundred
sixteen business men of Spencer have
already signed up the membership
cards for membership in the CONNER
cial club for the coming three years
The canvass will be completed this
week.
C. NJ McGrow. who was about the
country taking subscriptions for the
Iowa Homestead and who stopped of
at the Central cafe. was called upon tc
retbrn here the fore part Of the week
with Sheriff Lidman. He was arrested
for stealing a pair of shoes at the Cen
trail hotel and it cost him fifteen days
in the county Jail.
The commercial club Of Spencer has
arranged for the purchase Of fifty paint
ed signs with mileage and greetings OF
Spencer to be placed around the coun-
try at different places.
The Maurer Sales Company Of this
place made sale of several hundred
dollars worth of machinery to man
from Montana recently. He will have
the goods shipped to Montana and finds
that he can do this much cheaper than
buying the goods in Montana.