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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-29
One Woman's Story
~ CAROLYN sEEcHER.

every man offers 10 a child-tht
privilege of hrArtns his watch tick
Tod remained only a short time
But his coming had broken the dull
day and set about some house
hold task in very different spirit
We women. II seems 70 me. could
be divided into two classes-those
who are strong enough 10 face pain.
lie. and bear II n Il cannot be con.
euered. and those who, whenever
hurt, turn impatientiy 10 the frat
panacea al hand I belonged to the
latter class.
~ life were a cut and dried mat
ter In which one could be sure OF
measured ingredients-so much
pain. 80 much sorrow. so much 10Y
one would not be required 10 ex.
err any particular strength OF char
aeter. II one could consider life in
q dtspassionate way. with nerves
uader control. learn TO be patient
and wait II would be- the most com
fcrtins characteristic we could ever
acquire.
Tod hadn't asked me any cues.
lions. but intuitively / knew ha
thought my marriage an unhappy
ore. had brought myself 20 the
point where ! felt was very un.
fairly treated THIS state OF mind
justified me In my own eyes in
seeking consolation where could
ind IL. Hence | vas not angry that
Tod Freeman should in a way sym.
pathire with me because OF Rob
ert's failure to make me happy.
Tod bad many faults. bat he was
q man who never said more than
he meant, and who always meant
fully az much "a be said. was al
most ready TO make him my con.
ndant, 10 ask him 10 help me fnd
way TO take Robert away from
the two women who were making
me 90 miserable. But I shall always
b. thankful kept my own counsel.
that ! ssio nothing or my dom estie
matters. had q feeling that Roo
ert would never forgive such
breach OF faith.
How ! snried Myrtle Caldwell
her sweet sane outlook on life!
What's the use OF worrying, Mar
Earet." she would say when / would
fret over somethins Utterly beyond
my control. Jet trinins in itself
Worry never gets sou anywhere
nor anything" One day she turned
me around and held me before the
mirror. See. Margaret, that's what
worry does! You look worn out !:
old Now stop IT," and my sunny
nstured friend shook me laughingIy
I'll try. Myrtle. must try,
Robert, too. told me the other day
how old and plain Twas getting"
I'm glad be AID. IT'S time some
one woke you up"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-29

Next Story-"Once More Bobby
Tries 20 Sleep"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-29

The Phoenix society 81 the Univer.
sity % Michigan viii hhold the
eighth annual spring party, Tuesday
evening. April 10. In Riverside tenn.
pie. Hubbard-aTe. and Baker.st In
addition TO the dancing, there will
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-29

Miss Frances sibley entertained
Informally "Wednesday afternoon. m
the Society OF Arts and Crafts
rooms. for Mrs. Edward MacUow ell
who rave a lecture Tuesday even.
ing. in the Museum ~ Art auditor.
ium. Mrs. Mcdowell IL the widow
" the noted American composer and
came to Detroit under the auspices
Of the Tuesday Musicale.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-29

sold opened at O'Clock and closed
al midnight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-11

a shed below, we soon found ourselves
on solid earth once more. We quickly
scaled the wall Of the yard, but we
dare not take to our heels owing to
the fact that policemen were contin-
ually on the move in this vicinity. We
therefore concealed ourselves in a
plantation until about s a. m. We
hardly knew what to do now, but we
felt that it would be madness to re-
main any longer in Bremen. We
therefore decided to go forward to-
wards the frontier, which, however,
was quite along way off.
We started on our risky journey,
but were in no mood for quick walk
ing. Eventually we became footsore
and exhausted, but nevertheless we
went forward as best we could.
When day light came we found our
selves out of sight of civilization, sc
rested awhile. When dark came on we
pursued our weary tramp.
| i We eventually came across a farm.
house, which we entered and partooh
of a good meal without rousing a sou
in the house. The meal put more
life into us, and we were able tt
make quicker Roadway.
So far we had not had the best o.
luck, but about midnight we came
across the railway which runs from
Emden to Wilhelmshaven. We mad,
for the line, which was much easie
to walk upon than the rough more
land.
We had been tramping some fiv
hours when a mineral train was seer
coming up In the rear. We dartet
from the line into the brushwood
When the train got up to us, we foun,
to our joy that it was only going at
Continued on Page 101
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-11
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-11
DRIVEN MAD BY GERMAN CRUELTY.
SEAMAN WHO MADE DARING ESCAPE
TELLS HOW SAIL ORS were TORTURED

helpless. The guard who had receiv-
ed the severe handling now turned
on his helpless victim and practically
kicked him from one side Of the cell
to the other
The poor fellow was then left in
his cell all night, and when the guards
came for him the following morning,
to take him before the governor, he
was found to be a complete imbecile.
He was. nevertheless, tried on
charge of mutiny. but what his sem
tence was I cannot say, for never
saw him again.
The officials and the guards SEEM
ed to take delight in torturing us.
For instance. ! saw one man strung
up by the wrists and beaten until he
was exhausted and well-nigh dead.
The food was wretched. but If we
complained it only meant punishment,
and so those who were wise kept their
mouths shut.
| After a few weeks the lack of nour-
ishment began to tell its tale on all
men. Some went mad, and others
! committed suicide rather than face
the cruelty of the inhuman sentries.
1t is impossible to describe the ter
rible scenes of those days when Ger
many felt she had victory in her
lgrasp.
| We were punished for nothing, In
fact, the. guards generally took the
law into their own hands.
If after our punishment we com
planned to any of the officials of hav-
ing been struck and beaten they only
laughed, whilst the guard after this
would see that we were given nc
lpeace or rest. I myself have beer
tied to the door of my cell and kick.
led and bullied until my legs and
Thighs have been black and blue. Why
I. should be so treated could no
say.
/ 1t was merely German guards
Iwhim.
i On another occasion one of thu
lprisoners became insane and attack
led one of the guard, who immediate
lily split his skull open with the but
lend of his rifle. How we lived through
this living hell cannot say.
The day came, however, when W.
were to be taken to Frankfort. A
least, I think that was our destina
! ton, but I am not sure, for neve
tgot there.
had more than my share of hun
J ger and cruel treatment at the hand
, of our captors, so I decided to max
a bid for freedom. I knew that If
. igot to Frankfort I should never b
, able to reach my country until peac
! was declared, and confiding in com
, rade whose Christian name was Pau
1--we agreed to make an attempt to ge
away.
II It SO happened that we could bot
speak excellent German, and thi
/ proved a most valuable asset. We ha
: also a nice bit of money between u.
: which we had concealed in the sole
: of our boots under the second laye
= Iof leather.
On the day Of our departure w
= were marched through the street.
5 which were lined with people of a
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-11

classes, who behaved like uncivilized
creatures.
We were insulted and spat upon,
and if we showed signs of retaliation
we were prodded in the body with
bayonet.
On arriving at the station we were
packed in trucks to such an extent
that there was no room to sit down.
In fact, we could hardly breathe.
Though mighty uncomfortable, this
Case packing Yves IF considerable
help in aiding us in our escape.
AS soon as dark came on 1 nudged
my comrade, telling him that as soon
as I thought it dark enough I would
make an attempt to leave the train.
He told me that he was ready for
anything. We had hardly covered
five miles before I gave my pal the
signal. The train would probably be
going at twenty miles per hour, but
this to determined men was a mere
| detail.
| AS the train entered a deep cutting
gradually placed one leg over the
side of the truck, and nodded for my
colleague to do likewise. Then jolt
ed my body over and getting one foot
on the edge of the outside of the wag-
on, I hung on. In the distance I saw
what appeared to be a thick clump OF
bushes, and I signalled my colleague
to dive into them. This we both did,
but as we reached the foliage
a sentry saw US, and the next
moment shot was fired. AS
luck would have it, however, the
guards were unable to push their way
through the crowded trucks in time
to get their aim.
] lay in the bushes as though dead
but when the train passed out OF
sight, hurriedly got to my feet, an6
my comrade and I set off down the
line in the direction of Hamburg. We
only made slow progress, however
inasmuch as we had to conceal our
selves at times in the brushwood a
the side of the road. We had no food
and it was only with water that we
managed to sustain life.
l. At last we arrived in Hamburg
where we managed to elude the Off
Gals and the patrols by passing our
selves off as Germans who were go
ing to join our regiments. We had ar
ranged our plans perfectly SO far. Gu
aim was to work our way to the from
tier. :
We caught a quick train to Bre
, men, and spent fully a day there. w
stayed there during the night, an
unfortunately fell in with some ba
t luck.
Whilst we were putting up at tn
seamen's lodging house we were at
tackled in the night by several ruff
t fans, who openly accused us Of be
ing Russians. We denied it, but tn
men, who were half maddened wit
4 drink, became, obstinate, and a FIRE
: fight ensued. During the struggle
5 was robbed of the whole of my none,
, After the landlord had made peace
I and promised the men that he woul
, call in the police to look into our cas-
. and so satisfy their curiosity. we bolt
ed our bedroom door, but we did nc
Il sleep.
t We were trapped; to remain in tn
house meant recapture. AS wei di
4 not wish to go back to German priso
s life, we at once made up our MIND
j to beat "a hasty retreat from tn
J. house. Outside the door, however, "
8 heard footsteps, which told us ths
r our movements were being watche'
and that it would be impossible to g.
e out that way
), AS silently as possible We pushe
i lopen the window, and dropping on
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-11
(By Michael serink)

CA thrilling story of his escape from
10 German prison is told below by Mr..
Michael Serink. a Russian seaman.
now on visit to this country. This
8aliart fellow who saw men driven
Saad and grsdually starved to death
by German guards, made his escape
from train whilst on its way from
Hamburg to Frankfort. He then
boarded another mineral train, which
took him a good 30 miles on his way
towards the frontier. Serink makes
some astonishing revelations regard
fng the savagery with which the Ger
mans treated their prisoners.)
My boat was in Hamburg when war
broke out, and every. man on board Of
her was at once arrested. The Ger
mans knew before that war could not
be avoided. for saw German soldiers
with fixed bayonets parading the city
and arresting all Russians, who were
taken to the prison followed by jeer-
ing crowd.
When war was actually declared we
soon discovered the true nature Of the
German. Their conduct towards us
we'll, one cannot describe 1t. They
seemed to take delight in seeing
some of our poor fellows craving for
water. If we asked for anything we
WERE jeered and laughed at. I knew
one man who struck a German guard
because he had spat upon him. The
soldier who would have been nc
match for my comrade in fair fight
beat the poor fellow with the butt OF
his gun, after which the injured Rus.
sian was carried before the governor
OF the gaol.
The trial was a mere mockery. The
Russian was never allowed to speal
one word In his defence.
When told that he would be put OF
bread and water diet for twelve days
the Russian prisoner, who was a maj
governor he had not had fair trial
st 10 all you deserve. you
swine." was the retort.
The man was taken away and plac
ed in an evil-smelling CELL in which
was q dead body.
The guards when told of this, new
err took any notice whatever, and 81
my comrade had to eat and sleep ii
the presence of decomposing body
The poor fellow was almost driver
mad. He was unable to conceal hi
temper, when one of the guards cam
round, the prisoner got behind him
and placing his back to the doorwa,
told the guard that he would have t
remove the dead body. The Germa
jcered ut his prisoner, and tried t
get past him. He, however, foun
his path barred, The guard then trie
to bring his bayonet into play, bu
before he could get itdrawn, my com
rade was upon him. and getting
firm grip on his throat he was grad
ualiy strangiing him, when anothe
guard saw the conflict. He inmedj
ately bayoneted my colleague in til
leg. ~ -
This ended the fight as far as til
prisoner was concerned. for he wa
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13

are at present protected in their
states by workmen's compensa'
tion laws. 1t would be mani
festly unfair for the government
to take them into a service in
which the hazards are far great
er and then refuse to give them
the protection their own state
had given them.
The administration should
have no trouble with congress
when it presents finished plan
and shows how little it will cost
compared with any other scheme
that could be devised. Congress
will be responsive because it
will hear from millions of Amer
ican homes.
The slogan should be; AN
insurance policy for every Amer
lean soldier and sailor!"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13
PRISON LABOR TO USED
ON STATE BUILDINGS

Columbus, Ohio Especially Be
cause of the high cost of material,
labor, an din fact eevrything that is
needed TO rthe erection of buildings,
the Ohio board of administration has
decided to build approximately ST.
100000 worth of additions and new
buildings to state institutions with
priston labor. Inmates from both
the peniteniary and the reformatory
at Mansfield will be used for this
work which will start within few
weeks. The brick for all buildings
will be made by the prisoners at the
state brick plant near Junction City.
Work on a new dining hall at the
Mansfield reformatory and two addi-
tional cottages at the Columbus State
hospital has already been started.
The building programe is the greatest
that has been in the history of the
board.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13
STATE EAIR EXPECTED
TO BREAK THE RECORD

Columbus, Ohio (SpeciaD - The
9th annual State Fair will be held
in Columbus, August 27th to 31st,
and there 81 every indication that it
will be the greatest ever hel din spite
of the war conditions which prevail.
Unusual ntrest is being shown by the
farmers who are in the midst of
growing bumper crops this year, and
the exhibits showing the activities of
the Ohio farmer promise to be just
a litCle bit better than they ever were
before. A large number of special
features including exhibition aero
plane flights by Miss Ruth Law, the
worlds greatest woman aviator, will
be features of the weeks entertain
ment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13
A SLOGAN THAT'S
WORTH WHILE
An Insurance Policy for Every
Soldier and Sailor
Toledo News Bee.

In the old days, when our
country called men to the flag,
they rallied to the colors, not
knowing what would become of
their dear ones, if death took
them on the field of battle.
Months or years after their
death congress might or might
not provide for their dependents
by granting a pension.
This not only led to uncer-
tainty and hardship for the fam
lilies of men who laid down their
lives for their country, but to
huge pension scandals.
The present administration
wisely proposes to avoid the
pension burden and, at the same
time, render real justice to every
man 1t calls into war service.
In brief, the plan is for the gov
ernment to go into the life and
accident insurance business to
protect it's armed forces. just as
it went into the marine insur-
ance business to protect Ameri-
can ships which hazarded the
submarine infested seas.
AS tentatively worked out,
every soldier and sailor will au-
tomatically be insured for $4,000
without cost to himself. A scale
of indemnities is also to be
worked out, to cover various in
juries a man may receive during
war time. Such insurance will
take care of the man if he is
wounded and survives, and will
make some provision for his
family if he is wounded and
dies. 1t is an enlightened plan.
1t is humane. 1t is just.
When selective service is set
in motion, many young men will
be called into the armies who
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13
OHIO CROPS BEST
FOR LONG Time

Wheat prospects compared with
normal yield is estimated at 109 per
cent, which is gratifying To produc-
ers, considering the discouraging
prospect presented very early in the
season. The result of thrashing may
increase this estimate, as correspon-
dents generally report it well headed.
The weather has been favorable to
its growth and ripening, as it shows
an improvement of 81 points since
report of one month ago.
In anticipating the total yield Of
wheat for the State consideration
must be given to the short area seed
ed, being 245,94S short of a 1O-year
average. However, with the high
average production per acre, the to-
tai yield will nto fall far short of a
10 year average crop.
The area of corn shows an increase
of 1913 per cent, as compared with
last year, or about 324,55 acres.
The condition of the crop as COM
pared with an average is SO per cent.
DANCE by cut worm 8 per cent, by
grub, two. The excessive wet wealth
er is retarding cultivation.
Potatoes have increased in area as
compared with last year 15.4 per
cent, or about 1921 acres. The
present prospects for crop are very
good, showing SO per cent of a full
average. Last year the potato crop
was about one-half an average. With
the increased acreage this year and
the better prospect for product, the
potato crop in Ohio promises to be
very large
The area OF field beans reported
last month was 1901 acres with
condition of S5 per cent. This re-
port shows an increase of 6221 acres,
with a growing condition of "a per
cent
Meadows very light and weedy.
Tobacco area compared with last
year go per cent.
Weather conditions were unfavor-
able to plant growth. Cut worm are
doing considerable damage,
Post and Democrat, So. so year.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13
CORN LOSES QUALITY QUICKLY
In order to obtain the very highest

In order to obtain the very highest
quality of sweet corn, it is necessary
that the cor nbe delivered into the
ahnds of the consumer in very few
hours after harvesting. Sweet corn
will lose so percent. of its'sweetness
in IL hours. Corn pulled in the ev-
ening, as is the case with most of the
marketed products, and placed on
sale the next day cannot compare in
quality with similar corn harvested
in the morning and sold to the con-
sumer before noon. Corn which
must, by forced circumstances, be
harvested in the evening should be
handled nsuch way as to avoid
large piles. When placed in large
heaps rim barrels it is likely to heat
before morning. Heating hastens de-
terioration.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13
PRUNING TOMATOES

Experiments have shown that to-
matoes that are pruned have produc-
ed larger yields if more than one
stem is allowed to develop. When
the plants are pruned to two stems,
the sprout that starts just above the
first blossom cluster is permitted to
grow 1t will develop nearly as well
as the main stem and should be
pruned and tied Just as the main
stem. Further information on prun-
ing an dspraying as well as harvest
ing may be had from Part Of cir
cular On "Tomatoe Growing" issued
by the Agricultural College Extension
Service, Columbus, Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13
Notice to Contractors

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed will sell to the lowest responsible
bidders, on FRIDAY, the 18th day of July,
at 10 O'Clock am, at the County Commits
sioners office, Celtna. Ohio, the work of con-
struction of the Ed. High Joint County
Ditch between Mercer and Van Vert Ooun-
ties, Ohio.
This work consists OF 48O6 cubic yards of
excavation (team work., and cubic yards
concrete, estimated at S06200.
Forfeit, $500.
By order of the Joint Board of County
Commissioners OF Mercer and Van Vert
N. L. HINTON, Engineer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13
THE PROBATE COURT

Last will and testament of John Buch-
anan, duly admitted to probate and
record.
G. J. Voltz, guardian of Jos. Albert
Voltz, filed final account. For hearing
August 81.
John H. Mutt, administrator of the
estate of Charlotte Mutt, deceased. filed
final account. For hearing Aug. 81.
Leota Thomas, administrators with
the will annexed of Mahala l.. Collins,
deceased, returned and filed inventory
and appraisement.
Last will and testament of w. Z. Rey-
nolds, deceased, duly admitted to pro-
bate and record. Clarcy Dell Reynolds
duly appointed executrix of said will.
Robert Mcqueen, administrator of the
estate of John Mcqueen, filed account of
final distribution.
S. L. Beougher, executors of the will
of Harvey Beougher deceased, filed APP
plication for sale of real estate.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-13
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in
fiuenced by constitutional conditions. and
in order to cure it you must take an
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
posed of some of the best tonics known,
combined with some of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination of
the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
rasS,1tS in natorHrhoi ~ cond;fions SanS 80.
testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.