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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
Luminous Radium Paint.

A luminous compound containing ra-
dunn has been developed by an Ameri-
can manufacturer for use in locating
electric-light switches in the dark,
marking watch dials, etc. In powder
form the compound is of about the
same fneness as ordinary talcum
powder and is nearly as white, says
Electrical Merchandising. This pow
der may be mixed with adhesives or
varnishes and used as paint. The
compound is also furnished i'm flexible
sheets which can be cut and shaped as
desired, and can be applied TO uneven
or broken surfaces. This form can be
used in making self-contaned brass,
backed buttons to glue on electric
switches already installed and for
manufacturers TO fit into the hard
rubber portions of new switch but
tons. The enamel is said to be water
proof and immune to damage from vi
bration, and may be applied to watch
dials and indicating devices of all
sorts.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11

An old offender against the laws of
peace and sobriety had been arraigned
in the circuit court at Upton after hav-
ing received the customary dollar aud
costs" in a justices court a number of
times. The prediction was that he
would not be dealt with SO leniently
by Judge James Nj. Purvis, and large
crowd had gathered TO hear the YER
dict.
The Judge pronounced sentence and
then relented. He gave the man good
lecturing. but told him he would sus-
pend the sentence during good be-
havior. All eyes in the courtroom
turned to see the effect on the pris-
oner.
The latter advanced toward the
Judge, stretched out one hand and said
in his most serious tone:
Judge, it's trade."-Indianapolis
News.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
NOTABLES ON PRISON LIST
Caesar, Richard Wagner, Bryan, Cleve-
land and Washington Appear on
Registry at Leavenworth.

Did julius Caesar conceive the plan
serving prison sentence ut Leaven-
worth? Did the famous prize fighters,
John l.. Sullivan and Jack Johnson,
prepare for the battles which won them
the championship of the world while
sOjOurning within these walls? Did
Richard Wagner, the celebrated musi-
clan and composer of "Parsifal," and
other great operas. find the inspira-
tons for their masterpieces in Uncle
Sans largest prison?
Students of history may not find ii
recorded so. Neither do their names
appear on the visitors register of this
institution, but rather on the prison
ers' record of those who have been
confined here, says writer in the New
Era, published ut the Federal peniten-
tiary at LeavenwOrth. Among the
names appear many former presidents
orators, generals and musicians OF
note, besides that of the Roman EN-
peror. Whether these names repre-
sent merely that many aliases of per-
sons DESTROYS Of keeping their real
identity secret, or whether the name
sakes of these famous men told the
truth when first registered into the in
stitutional records, is not known, but
the following entries of notable names
are recorded here:
julius Caesar, Richard Wagner,
George Washington, Grover Cleveland,
Robert Lee, John Adams, John Hay,
Carter Harrison, William Jennings
Bryan, John l.. Sullivan, Jack Johnson
and Stonewall Jackson.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
ANY CORN LIFTS OUT,
DOESN'T HURT A BIT!
No fooIishness! Lift your corns
and calIuses off with fingers
It's like magic!

Sore corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind of corn, can harmlessly be
lifted right out with the fingers if you
apply upon the corn q few drops of
freezone, says Cincinnati authority.
For little cost one can get a small
bottle Of freezone at any drug store,
which will positively rid ones feet of
every corn or callus without pain.
This simple drug dries the moment
it is applied and does not even irri-
tate the surrounding skin while APP
plying it or afterwards.
This announcement will interest
many OF our readers. If your druggist
hasn't any freezone tell him to surely
get small bottle for you from his
wholesale drug house.-adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
AREAS Before the War.

Tapestries are no longer woven in
Arras, but the city was Il thriving in
dustrial community at the outbreak OF
the war, its chief articles of manufac-
ture being hosiery, ironware, oil prod
ucts, beet sugar and agricultural nipple
ments.
In the Petite place and the Grand
place Arras boasts some curious archi-
tectural relics of the period Of Spanish
occupation in the seventeenth century
houses of hewn stone whose upper
stories project beyond the foundation
walls and are supported by pillars
which form arcades over the side
walks. Beneath the streets are huge
cellars or magazines which were orig
inally quarries. The Hotel de vile
is an interesting sixteenth century
building with belfry 245 feet high,
in which hangs great nine-ton bed
called "Joyeuse."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN
SYRUP
Panacea of the Home the World
Over.

Why will you allow a cold to adj
age more serious maladies, such as
pneumonia or lung trouble, when by
the timely use of n few doses Of
Boschee's German Syrup you can get
relief. This medicine has stood the
test of fifty years. 1t induces n good
nights sleep with easy expectoration'
in the morning. Fol- sale by druggists
In all parts of the civilized world in
25 and IS cent bottles.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
CUTICURA STOPS ITCHING
Instantly in Most cases-Write for a
Free Sample.

Cuticura is wonderfully effective.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal all forms
Of itching, burning skin and scalp af-
fections. Besides these super-creamy
emollients If used daily prevent little
skin troubles becoming serious.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
SkepticaI.

"Whos that old guy goin' around
with lantern in broad daylight %
asked the visitor from Sparta. what
kind of nut is he, anyhow"
ooh, that Diogenes," replied the
Athenian. He says he's looking for
an honest man."
"And you poor hicks fall for that
press-agent stuff" sneered the Spar
tan. Bet you ten to one he'll be dom
Il turn in vaudeville ut the Odeon next
week"
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Hereditary.

O'Rourke-Oh, Dinnis, Dinnis, me
hearts broke! Me boy Mikes run
away and enlisted. 1t was the fightn'
blood in him.
McIntyre-Well, what's the use wor-
ryin', Pat? l always tould yeZ the
boy took afther his mother.
When the police arrived both were
disabled.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
Always the Way.

II know man who wants to take
out fifty thousand dollars worth Of
life insurance"
you do. Who is hep"
"A friend of mine who tried to get
a thousand dollars worth the other
day and was rejected by the doctors"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
Servitude.

would you marry man who would
try to use matrimony to avoid military
serviceg,
Sure would" replied the girl with
thin, hard lips. THAT'S the kind of
man you could soon teach To make up
beds and wash dishes"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11

When young widow begins taking
dancing lessons it is n sign that she is
going to grasp another opportunity.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11

Being able to adjust oneself t.
ones position isn't all staying adjust
ed takes some ability, too.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
Croker Has Done All He Could.

Chieftains of the army bureaus have
not been asleep through the years.
Does anyone suppose that Brigadier
General William Crozier. chief of ord
nance, has not done all that he could
with the money at hand to supply
American troops with view to the
possibility of war? Does anyone sup
pose that this man does not appreciate
the patriotic sentiment which inspires
his fellow Americans who desire to
drill with the view of future service
and who are demanding that rifles be
given them?
The ordnance officers do not deny
rifles to men because they want to
deny them. They deny them because
the law of the land and the law of
military sense compel them to make
denial. 1t would seem from some of
the stories which go floating about that
1t is the desire of army officers to pre-
vent the American people from secur-
ing the means TO prepare themselves.
The fact is that the officers of the war
department are putting their material
WucTe IL Will W. tic lOsl SOOu.
Trained soldiers try to put their
training to proper use. 1t has been
necessary to conserve the supply of
rifles and ammunition so that it may
be available for troops who must use
them in actual conflict. If the gov
eminent of the United States two
years ago had made provision for this
time of evil, the broomstick brigadeE
and the home guards could have their
rifles and abuse would be absent. The
army has to keep within Its appropria-
tons.
The war department is as well pro-
vided for hostilities us it possibly can
be under the circumstances of lack of
sufficient appropriations. For years
the army has urged that money be Civ
en- it to prepare. Congress has turned
an unhearing ear. Things probably
will be different in the future, but
this, Washington officials say, is late
day for reformation.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11

Motor-driven windlasses have been
designed for raising circus tent poles.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11

Leather waste is an important in
gredient of the best grade wallpaper.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11

Takes a Back Seat Then.
"They say he is an authority on the
subject"
"He is until he talks to his wife,"
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ings of army officers of the United
States. Chiefs and assistant chiefs Of
departments have taken criticism and
abuse silently because under the reg
ulations, they could not make reply.
If the people of the country therefore
think there is blame 10 place for such
lack of preparedness as exists they
should place it where 1t belongs-on
themselves for not influencing the con-
gress of the United States to make
appropriations in the past for army
supplies, and to stop pooh-poohing the
need Of preparation for war.
Much has been made of so-called
"broomstick" episodes. The war de-
partment has been criticized severely
because ii declined to supply with
rifles a detachment of men drilling on
Governors Island. Criticism also has
come from other places because the
war department will not turn over
large quantities of rifles to home guard
organizations and other associations
of men who may or may not eventual
ly get into the service.
An American army of 100000 men
so far as its infantry is concerned
could be supplied with rifles and am
munltion in plenty today. There is
much misunderstanding In the country
about the rifle and equipment sltua-
ton.
The United States Is confronted with
the problem of raising an army OF
100000 men, of giving its infantry and
cavalry rifles and equipment, and Its
artillery field pieces and equipment
with ammunition for all branches.
Must Keep Weapons for Army.
In view of the way in which con-
gress has declined to make appropria-
tons in the past for the necessary
war material officials say it is not
proper that army officers should be
blamed for not having rifles to give to
home guard organizations and TO de-
tachments of drillers here and there
when the sharp necessity is TO have
enough weapons for the actual army
which is to be raised.
The law and the regulations stood
in the way of supplying weapons to
the broomsticll drillers here and there
and to the home guards elsewhere.
The war department, ii is asserted,
could not have furnished these rifles
even If it had so desired. There was
also a law higher than that of con-
gress, to stand in the way. 1t was
the law Of military common sense.
What would this country do If It's
supply of rifles were in the hands of
the home guards and men of other or
ganZations when the time came to
supply the needs of the actual fight
ing units of the field army? American
civilians, ii is said, do not think well
along military lines. A rifle in the
hands of soldier who must be trained
quickly for the fighting line Is worth
two rifles at the command of civil
ian who is learning how to take the
position of q soldier and how to do
few other things with the possible in
tention of Offering himself later for
the service. In the one case there is
sharp necessity and in the other case
there is only the possibility Of neces-
sity.
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Appropriate.

Appropriate.
"What do you think is a fitting diet
with which to outfit submarines"
81 should suggest sinkers."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-09
DETRoIT TIMES

Dick and I, little book. have been
singularly blessed with good friends
who have never had such opportu-
mites given them.
Sometimes I think we have had
too much material success. but I
do hope " financial catastrophe does
ind us II viii not come until after
dear Mrs. selwin has passed over
where wealth is not needed.
1 wish Mrs. selwin would let me
take charge OF her house. az / could
run II on about half what she does.
But II would break her heart 10 have
anyone else give orders in the old
home. Little book. We women, high
or low. rich or poor. generally play
a waiting game. II is always wait.
ing. waiting 20 see N our dreams
come true, and some OF them, some
that 10 US seem fairest. never come
10 US except in the intangible stun
OF which they are made.
Here am. little book. almost well
full OF life and the desire 20 help
Dick. and yet must just sit still
and wait 20 see what the future will
bring. cannot do anything to help
or even avert this trouble. II the
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calamity comes. come Il must with.
out me or my Intervention.
No wonder, little book. men think
We women are almost worthless In
any crisis In life that does not in
volve an element OF sex. Some time
I believe there IL going 10 be a great
change In the world OF thought.
Some time men--yes, women. too
will understand women are human
that they have a part in the great
scheme OF life outside the biological
one. II probably won't come In my
time. but maybe Elieno's aud Mary's
and Mollie's children's children will
see Il.
And here is the awful part OF my
waiting game know Dick would
rather ! was away while he is work
ing so hard. lie likes 60 think OF
me down here having a good time
with Mollie and out OF the way lie
doesn't want even TO have to think
OF me more than he can help. He
Las a big battle on-no woman
must intrigue him away from the
fight.
am going back tho, little book
very soon Mrs. Selwin was dowr
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The Confessions of a Wife
Business Waits For No Dreamer

] have worried a good deal. little
book. over the things Dick told me
last night. You know put all my
little savings into book concern
stock and ~ a crash should come.
IL would be chaos until Dick could
get on his feet again.
| do not care 40 much for myself
! know that. given my health,
could teach. and between you and
me. little book. really would like
TO start that private school. know
Dick would never let me do II unless
some unforeseen thing like the fail.
ure OF the book concern would bring
IL about
But poor Mrs. selwin! In her
old age 10 have 20 change all her
ways OF living-to know for the fret
time in her life that she had not
enough money TO supply her wants
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-09
WELFARE FOLK
OF DETROIT
IN THE 'MOVU

A moving picture IN Walsh 49,
known Detroiters took part We -
OF the interesting details Thu1n1oy
OF the child welfare exhibit bs1no
held this week In the Hudson ~
store No. IS IAbrsry-ave. The $500
srio was written by George 4.
Bedinger secretary OF the Detrp1t
Children's Aid society. and the 10
lures were made By the Ford Motng
Car company movie stan. Such ~
milisr folk an Judge Henry q. Hui-
bert. Eugene w. Lewis. G. w. Dick
erscn. Miss Margaret Mum. Miss
Frances Knight and others inter.
ested IN social welfare work are 70
be seen In the various pictures which
tell the screen story.
A special program Was given
wednesday afternoon by children
from the Washington school under
the direction OF the Detroit Fed
Grafton OF women's clubs.
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here the other day and she seemed
very frail and lonely. I tried 20
make her stay with me but she can
not leave that house OF hers for
long She has reached the age
where association and memory mean
more than anything else 20 her. The
world has passed her by, and TO
catch up with II again Ia too great
an effort. Shall ever feel like that.
little book? Just now ! can't con
ceiye OF II. ! want TO live. 20 live
every moment OF my life. and when
the time comes for me TO mediate
cannot think earth will have much
charm for me.
As | write / see the Lady Saliva
Just coming into the hsrbor. What
an exquisite home II is, and what q
curious man to choose to live like
that
am a rather inconsistent woman
after ALL for some OF my most plea
surable times have been when
have been thinking OF Malcolm Stu
art
ITO Be Continued)
Prtatinw--the pIsis nest kiuS--<Sss
4 "a - ia
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Chapter XxVtll.

SWaFtNf ~ WV
Yes. run along Ike a good girl
put stones on the ends OF the table.
cloth so It won't blow up, and pin
the paper napkins az the places We
are TO sit Here's a pencil. write
our names on them and wei play
they are place cards" and Myrtle.
now that she had set others TO
work. sat down and commenced TO
weave daisy chain. For center
piece" she called after me when
we laughed az her Incidence
Robert and Holland were quite a
biz ahead OF me and took no pains
to catch up AZ FIRST. was elated
with the success OF my little STRAIT.
-sgem, and knew Il would effectual-
ly prevent any condolences on their
part OF a sudden my foot struck
a root and fell. crying ont as 7
did so. Robert ran quickly back
and helped me az. I was unhurt,
but had soiled my dress and hands.
The table linen and the paper nap
kIns we're scattered about. | was
mortified and angry that Holland
Lansing should see my discontinue.
and even Roberts solicitous inquiry
as to whether was hurt did not
comfort me.
Come along with us, Margaret,
and take my arm FOR while,
you're still trembling" he said
kindly. and picked up the table
cloths while Holland Lansing ran
after the napkins.
II caught them all but one" she
exclaimed breathlessly.
There are more than enough, 80
you need not have bothered" was
my ungracious reply
just then Robert saw n place he
thought was level enough for the
tables and left us alone moment
while he investigated a.
IT'S all right" he called "Ill
help you over that log. Margaret.
and while you and Holland are lay
ing the cloths I'll go and report"
Don't be long" implored.
dreading to be left alone with Hob
land.
mo. dear. not longer than neces-
sary. But what's the great hurry"
"oh nothing" laughed, II guess
my tumble has made me nervous"
He was gone but few minutes,
during which Holland and | busted
ourselves with the laying OF the
table, saying little. Then they all
came trooplng toward us Bruce and
Robert In the lead with a big ham
per between them. Ned and How
ard Cutting carrylns the ice cream
freezer Myrtle had her DAISY chain
around her neck and exclaimed with
delight when she saw the spot Rob.
ert had chosen
"Now get busy" the little auto
crat ordered. I'm hungry as a
bear
In very short time everything
was ready The luncheon was de-
liolous There were delicate sand
witches. deyiled eggs, chicken salad.
olives and cakes. iced and hot
drinks in thermos bottles. every.
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oh. just could not stand thati
Mrs. Selwin has always been a
rich woman. I; vas her money. In
herited from her father. that started
the book concern. She always
thought. as did her mother before
her. that she must give away so
much OF her income every year.
Since Mr.. Selwin's death her bene-
factions have been greater than ever.
From them she seemed TO get her
only pleasure.
Why. little book. she would not
let Dick pay one cent for our liking
expenses with her. She told US this
was as Mr.. Selwin wanted Il to be.
He had told her II anything happen
ed TO him he hoped We would come
TO live with her and II we did she
must defray all expenses OF the
household as II we were her son and
daughter.
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One Woman S Story
~ CAROLYN sEgcHER.

thing one could think OF TO make
such an outdoor feast a success.
Bruce sat between Holland Lansing
and Miss Sloane, while Robert and
were on the opposite side OF the
table. with Ned and Myrtle. Tod
Freeman. who had been invited. but
thought TO be unable TO come be-
cause OF some business. came up
just as We sat down. and Myrtle
sat him on Hollands other side.
As may be- imagined. this adjust
ment OF positions pleased me. and |
was happier than had been in a
long time and laughed and chatted
all thru lunch. when we finished
Myrtle said
Now you single people can wan
der on and do what you like. Mar
gAret and Will clear up with Rob
ert's and Ned's help"
Really Myrtle and ] did the work
" bile the boys smoked but ! didn't
care When We hnished stretched
myself on the ground beside Rob
or; and listened 10 him and Ned
talk knew that Bruce and Hol.
land Lansing were together. and
that Tod Freeman was with Miss
sloane. but for once ! wasn't iF.
nored By my husband. Hts arm had
stolen around ne while he talked.
and was wildly happy
"Oh. IFS raining Myrtle ex.
claimed Just as felt a few drops
on my hand Come on. good peo
pie let's get the stun in the car,
then we will SIT in II and wait until
the rest come back. Too bad II they
get wet"
don't think have the worst dis
position In the world. but the
thought that Holland Lansing Nigh,
come back wet and dragged was
rather pleasing to me, az I glanced
down at my own soiled skirt.
We hurriedly put the boxes In the
car, aEd settled ourselves comfort.
ably. We had not long to walt Just
as the faint rumblings OF distant
thunder told OF an increase OF the
storm. the four came up. Holland
wrapped in Bruce's coat. looking az
spick and span as ever. Miss Sloan
protected by Tod Freeman's sweat.
er. which he had insisted should
properly belong to any picnic equip
ment
How arc We to 20 home?" Tod
asked.
Robert, you and Mr. Beldcn
(Bruce) take Holland home in inc
runabout She can SIT between you
and won't get vet. and you are nj.
ready drippinR. You come in here
with us, Miss Sloan. Tod. you can
drive us. No need for Ned TO &c,
wet. too"
] wanted TO say that would rath
or 90 with Bruce and Ned In the
runabout, that | wasn't afraid @.
getting wet. but while | hesltated
Holland laughingly jumped in. ant
then Robert and Bruce took their
seats each side OF her | thought
she leaned a little toward Robert
and I saw that II was he instead
~ Bruce that spread the robe care
Gun over her knees, so that she
would not get wet
4 leaned back In the corner Of
tho big touring car. miserably un
happy again. My day. which hat
promised so much. had ended In
gloom
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southern beaches where styles are
now being axod for northern re.
sorts.
Nothing less expensive than six
velvet goes 20 the making OF some
very wonderful beach costumes.
The water does not iniure them al
tho. as a rule. their wearers seldom
90 into the sea.
Bathing caps reflect the trerd of
military styles They are often
fashioned OF the same material as
he suit. and many are trimmed
2iih rubber ctlled blossoms
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-09

The high colors nature uses In
her beach scenery make a ftting
background for the new bathing
suits OF gorgeous striped silk.
But the newness OF these models
does not consist in tho material
alone.
They are as deliberately construct.
ed as ball dresses. with their draped
skirts. short sleeves and knOtte &
girdles.
But even silk does not satisfy
all OF the habitues OF fashionable