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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
Watch Yaur HahIta.

Habit is cruel taskmaster. Most
men who have a daily routine of en-
ployment fall into certain ways of
daily life that in time become more
exacting than any Simon Legree that
ever lived. Even work becomes hab-
1t as the years pass, and the less va
riety there is to the labor the greater
influence it will have in forming a
habit. The case of John Agnew. who
after Ga years in the service of the
city of Chicago was penslOned and
died recently because he was deprived
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
FROM FAR AND NJ AR

Rolling a camera film between the
hands to tighten it after exposure
sometimes generates enough electricity
to spoil it.
Scientists in Europe have developed
process whereby Illuminating gas
producers can manufacture ammonia
by synthesiS.
A simple device has been patented to
hold a mans trousers up and his vest
down and to keep his shirt from being
displaced.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
THE BEST BEAUTY DOCTOR
Is cuticura for Purifying and Beauti.
tying the Skin-Trial Free.

For cleansing, purifying and beauti-
f%ih" the complexion, hands and hair,
Cuucura Soap with touches of Cuti-
Cura Ointment now and then afford t..a
most effective preparations at the mini
mum Of cost. No massaging, steaming
creaming, or waste of time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09

It, might as well show 1t to you"
So at the head of the trio Of inves-
tigators the man started on a long
tramp across meadows, through pas
lures and fields, over hog lots and
fences, until they arrived at a mystic
rtous looking place along the river
where the four came squarely In front
Of big, fat hog, both of whose eyes
had been lost In fight with another
hog.
Don't tell anybody, about this"
pleaded the owner, 'but I'm only keep
In this blind pig until she gets fat
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
Greatest Thing in the World.

Love has been called the greatest
thing in the world, but the greatest
thing in the world is not thing at
all; the greatest thing is person.
Personality is the greatest thing in
the world. The greatest thing in per-
sonality is not strength of body nor
strength of mind. 1t is strength Of
heart. Clever people are as common
rs blackberries, the rare things to
lind good one" 1t is not Daniel
Webster's brain, but Lincoln's heart,
that VT" nation's love.-Fxchange
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09

Electricity was first used in mine
in 1879, when Scotch colliery was
lighted with it.
An oil heater has been invented for
keeping warm the materials used in
making concrete
A glass has been developed which
gives the same intensity of color val
ues as daylight when used with a gas
or tungsten light
For persons who have much string
or thread to cut, knife-blade attached
to the clothing with safety pin, has
been invented
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
Two Bets.

Teddy, four years old. was looking
out of the window. A storm of sleet
and snow was raging.
II bet could go outdoors If want
ed to-" he said. Then, with a glance
Mt his mothers face. added: "But I
bet l don't want to."-Child Better
ment Magazine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09

A new gas range can be mounted on
ton of table or refrigerator and
swung upward out of the way when
idle.
English experimenters have succeed
ed in spinning textile fiber from
seaweed that grows plentifully in Aus
tralian waters.
Bangor, Me- was visited one night
by such fight of moths that the
sidewalks in places were covered with
them to the depth Of an inch.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
Gained Fame While Dying.

Antoine Vatican, one OF Frances
foremost artists, painted his celebrated
decorative panels while dying Of the
white mans scourge. He sprang from
humble and poverty-stricken surround
ings, and was forced 10 work on the
brink of starvation for the greater
part of his thirty-seven years. Just
as his fame rose to national proper
tions his tubercular condition. became
worse ana he worked desperately dur
ing his last few years to complete rs
much Tnrk as pNsslbl" lof
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09

An old gentleman from the coun-
try, tremulous with fear after hearing
bombs and gunfire. in an air raid,
emerged from his hotel with his wife,
relates the London Chronicle. In the
street they inquired of an imperturb-
able police, constable if it was "all
over" The policeman, imagining they
were eager sightseers, said, "Well, I'm
afraid, sir, it is all over; but they may
return in 'alf an our" Rapid depart
ure of the "sightseers."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09

of his daily toll, is a striking instance
of the effect Of habit. "Idleness is
killing me-" was his complaint. At his
age it was almost impossible for him
to learn to do anything but that to
which he had been accustomed for a
much longer period than the average
man lives, and he simply rusted away
until death ended his fretting. Tortu-
nate is the man who can vary his
daily tasks SO that they will not fix
n hold on him that. as he ErowA older.
II will be impossible for him To shake
ofG.-Exchangc.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
Not His Fault.

She-You declared you would love
me as long as you lived And now,
hardly married year, you care moth
ing at all about me!
He-But, you see, when l told you
| would love you as long as lived
wasn't feeling very well, and didn't
think I'd live long.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
KEPT GENUINE BLIND PIG
Indiana Man Admitted Fact and Ex-
hIblted II to "Dry" Workers
Had Booze, Too.

II was during one Of the periodical
"wet" and "dry" fights for which Mum
Gle has been noted for many years that
a "dry"worker received on anonymous
letter, saying that a man living just
outside the city limits was keeping a
"blind plg.' says the Indianapolis
News. He reported this to secret
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
Doctors Raise Fees.

Doctors fees are to be raised In
London. Medical men in various dis
tricts have come to common agree
ment and the result that patients are
being asked to pay more. Twenty-Five
per cent increase is the average.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09

"A bird in the hand is worth two In
the BUSH" "Trouble is to make the
bird believe it."-LOuisville Courier
Journal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
II II Only Lasts.

Hubby-For heavens sake, what
kind Of a rig is that?
Wifey (haughtily)-That's a mufier.
Hubby-Good. You should have
worn one years ago.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09

enough to kill. If you boys 'ud like to
have little somethln' t drink, though.
might arrange a little nip In the
kitchen for you"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09

A woman is interested In man as
long as he knows something she wants
to find out.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09
Necessary.

Daughter-He says l am his ray of
sunshine.
Tather-He should acquire the
dough before aspiring to the ray.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-09

Demonstrate thrift in your home.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Nutshell NeuUs

Robert Gray aged q. coIored. while
engaged in a fight with an unidentified
negro at First street and Virginia avenue
southwest, yesterday afternoon. received
a cut in the left jaw. Gray was treated
at the Emergency Hospital.
The hardware store OF Louis Sherman,
25o1 Champlain street northwest, was en-
tered some time Monday night and rob
bed of about SIS worth OF electrical Ak
lures. Entrance was gained by break
ing glass in a basement door.
An automobile operated by Joseph
Regan. sol d street northwest. yesterday
afternoon collided with a Washington
Railway and Electric Company car while
in street between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets northwest Result: Both
the street car and the auto were slightly
damaged.
Capital Traction car yesterday after
noon collided with the automobile OF
Hoffman & Co. 2149 Pennsylvania ave-
nut northwest. while in front of 3l30 NJ
street northwest. The automobile was
slightly damaged. No one was injured.
An automobile operated by Mrs, Creed
Boucher. OF the Cordova apartments,
yesterday afternoon met in collision with
an automobile owned by William
Boscher. 1347 Quincy street northwest,
and operated by George Ockerhausen, Of
the same address. Both machines were
damaged, but no one was in
jured.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Purely Personal

Albert Riley, Of this city. has been
appointed an assistant map printer in
the Geological Survey.
Marshall A. Keefer has received an
appointment in the Reclamation Serv-
ice.
W. E. Perdew has been appointed
assistant chemical engineer in the
Bureau of Mines.
Miss Irene A. Hart has received an
appointment as a copyist in the Pat
ent Office.
George B. woodward, map printer in
the Geological Survey, has received a
promotion in salary.
Surgeons Of Mercy Hospital expect
to amputate the leg OF Charles A. Nor
gan. 14s r street northeast. today.
Walter Paul. of the PostoTice De-
partment, division Of equipment and
supplies, has returned to his work fol-
lowing two weeks leave Of absence.
Glenn G. Hahn, scientific assistant.
office of forest pathology. Bureau Of
Plant Industry, expects to leave soon
on an extended trip through the West
to investigate diseases Of forest and
ornamental trees and shrubs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert P. Clayton, who
have been visiting here, have returned to
their home in Virginia.
Charles R. Burr, president Of the Ana
costa Citizens Association, is still con-
fined to the hospital, where he has been
ill for several weeks.
Miss Eleanora Bliss left the city yes
terday morning TO make several short
visits in New Jersey.
Mary S. Thompson has received an
appointment in the examining division
of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Charles Schultz has returned to his work
in the Navy Yard after a weeks leave.
part Of which was spent in Baltimore.
Mary E. o'Brien has received an sp-
pointment in the Bureau OF Engraving
and Printing.
r. L. Townsend, of the Government
Printing Once, is confined to his home
on account of illness.
Mary P. McCallum has resigned from
her position in the Government Printing
ONCE.
James W. Hall has received an appoint
ment, to take effect Immediately, in the
Government Printing ONCE.
Mrs. Stanley Mccormick, who arrived
In the city yesterday. is a guest at the
headquarters of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association.
Miss Constantine Caruso, translator for
the Federal Shipping Board. will arrive
in Washington tonight and will stay at
National American Woman Suffrage
Association headquarters.
Nelson Conrad, Of the Interior Depart
ment, has resigned to. take up the prac-
tice of law in Cleveland, Ohio.
Frank L. Ganneman is on a trip to
Newport News.
Gaspar Snoenbund. Of the General Land
Office. has been promoted.
Clinton E. Paris is visiting friends in
Ithaca, N. Y.
Forrest F. Goodrich has moved with
his family to the District line, near Con-
duit Road.
Grover K. Corlick, OF the Government
Printing once, has resigned.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
WOMAN'S CLUBS Open
ANNUAL SESSIONS
Meetings Start With Reports of Work
Done-War Temperance Asked.

More than 800 delegates are expected
to attend the annual meeting of the Dis
trict Federation of Women's Clubs in
the Eighth Street Temple. Sessions
opened yesterday with addresses and re-
ports from various organizations coop
Grating with the federation. The cleo
ton of officers will be held this afternoon.
Mrs. Court F. Wood, president OF the
Federation, in calling the meeting to
order yesterday, used a gavel which
was used by Gladstone, Susan B. An
thony and other dignitaries of the world.
The gaveI was made by Terence v.
Powderly, Of the United States Bureau
of Immigration, In 1872.
The Federation adopted a resolution
urging President Wilson to abolish the
liquor trafic durinElthe war It was in
troduced by Mrs Emma Sanford Shelton,
president OF the District w. C. T. U.
Means of improving moral conditions
around army camps were discussed. The
President and army officials will be urged
to take action to remedy conditions such
as are said to have existed on the Mexi-
can border.
Department chsirmen will make their
reports at a session beginning at 9
o'clock this morning. The Rev. DR..
Aoram simon will make the chief address
this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI TO NETT.

The second annual meeting of the
Alumni Association Of National Jrniver-
sity will occur Monday evening. May Z,
at o'clock, in the crystal room at the
Eboitt. The meeting will be presided
over by Representative Carlin, from Vir-
gtnia, who is the president of the as
soctation, and speeches will be made by
Representative Smith, who is the vice
president Justice siddons and others.
The printed catalogue OF all graduates
with their names and addresses and bio
graphical sketches will be distributed
gratis to the members. Among the sub
jects which will be discussed will be the
institution OF course upon military
law for the benefit of those intending to
enter the army.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
PICTURES SHOW HAVOC
OF GERMAN INVASION
Exposition of Destruction in France
Shown by American Committee.

A vivid picture Of the havoc wrought
by the retreating German armies IN
France In their effort to prevent being
f1anked by Gen. Haig and Gen. Nivelle
was shown to a crowded house yesterday
afternoon at the Belasco Theater in sew
eral reels OF motion pictures fresh from
France, exhibited under the auspices of
the Washington committee OF the Ameri.
can Fund for French Wounded
Secretary OF the Interior Franklin K
Lane made the address of Introduction,
The picture which aroused the most en-
thusiasm In decidedly pro- French audi.
ence was that OF Gen. Nivelle, who re.
nained on the screen for some time.
The terrific havoc at Noyon, the deep
holes In the ground, destroyed railroad
stations. brought home to the audience
the type OF German "Kultur' as II is
practiced In France.
pine Chasseurs, and the work of the
base hospitals were subjects which
brought cheer after cheer from the audi
ence. Washington society turned out to
witness the nlms. Debutantes were well
represented in the audience, each with a
tri-color scarf over her shoulder. They
sold programs OF the performance.
In speaking OF the work in France
among the wounded soldiers, former AM
DdbbdQOT nhsIOI 4. bdlQ, IN part
"The real expression of American SYM
pathy and American generosity is not to
be measured by the few millions that as
individuals we have thus far gfveH but
rather in the seven billions that Congress
has voted for the prosecution Of the war
and the assurance that that action gives
that from now on America may be ex-
pected to do her share for the relief OF
the Belgians and Of the wounded and
suffering everywhere in the countries OF
our allies.
I'VE must not slacken our individual
efforts in the expectation that the gov
ernment will now carry forward the
work that individuals have initiated and
supported, but rather redouble our ef-
forts for the maintenance and extension
of these undertakings. But We can at
last be assured that our participation in
this task will accord with the full meas
ure Of Americas sympathy and generos-
ity toward those who suffer by reason
of the war"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
FIRST OUTDOOR CONCERT

The first open-air Marine Band con-
cert Of the season will be held this after
noon from to $50 o'clock in West Po-
tomac Park, near the inlet gate. On
Wednesdays and Saturdays during May
the Marine Band will give concerts in
the same place at tho same hour.
June the schedule will change.
Thereafter the Marine Band will give
concerts Wednesday afternoons at the
Capitol, and Saturday afternoons at the
Ellipse. The Engineers Band will give
three concerts a week this summer in
Washington parks.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
4 RUNDOWN
~: MUInLK
How She Was Built Up and
Made Strong by Vinol.

Jackson, Miss.-"I shall feel repaid
for writing this letter if can help
any tired, worn-out mother or house
keeper to find health and strength as
] have.
81 have family of five, sew, cook
and do my housework and I became
very much run down in health. A
friend asked me to try Vinol. I did
SO, and now ! am well and strong
and my old-time energy has been
restored. Vinol has no superior as
tonic for worn-out, rundown, tired
mothers or housekeepers."-Mrs. ].
N: Melton, Jackson, Miss.
Vinol contains beef and cod liver
peptones, iron and manganese pep
tonates and glycerophosphates, the
most famous tonics known.
o'DonnelPs Drug Store, Do4 r street
N. W. and other washington drug
stores that display the VinoI Sign
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
REYNOLDS DIVORCE GRANTED,

Justice Reynolds, in the District Su-
preme Court, yesterday awarded Mrs
Emelia z. Reynolds, wife Of Thomas J.
Reynolds. an absolute divorce and award
ed her $40 a month alimony and the Gus
tody of her 3-year-old daughter.
Tho two were married IN Hoboken, n.
j., IN October, 1912, and came to Wash
ington' In 1914 Thep separated a year
later Attorney Webster Ballin repre-
sented the wife.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Potomac Ship Passengers
Thrown Into Near Panic

Passengers aboard the Norfolk and
Washington steamer Northland in the
lower Potomac River late Monday night
were thrown into a near panic when the
sound of gunshot resounded through
the decks of the big vessel
Scantily clad passengers came rushing
from their staterooms. Their fears
however, were speedily quieted by the
officers of the steamer who assured them
that the noise was occasione bv some
fisherman in a small boat on the river
shooting snipe
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
1000 VETERINARIANS
WANTED FOR new ARMY
Enrolment Office Opened Here for
Drive" for EIigibles.

An office for the enrolment of 100
veterinarians to serve with the army
was opened yesterday at Nineteenth
street and Virginia avenue.
Mai. Gerald Griffin and Second Lieut..
c. z. Claiming are in charge Of the
drive" They will conduct an intensive
campaign to enroll the full number in as
short a time as possible.
Competent men are badly needed"
said Lieut.. Charming. They will be
enrolled In the Officers Reserve Corps
and commissioned as second lieutenants
with the pay and allowances Of that
grade"
The office will be open daily from 10
a. m. to 8 D. m. Candidates from q to
IS years of age will be examined and
placed on the rolls as fast as they are
accepted
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
CHAMBER OF commerce
PLANS CIVIC PLATFORM
Forward Washington Campaign to
Be Outlined in Survey Report.

The Forward Washington campaign
will be summed up in an official platform
OF activities, according to an announce
rIsnt made yesterday by the Washington
Chamber Of Commerce.
ton was started some time ago" said
: e. rStsry Grant i'm explaining the pro-
T0Ssd platform. This survey will cover
civic, commercial, and industrial needs,
&. Il the platform will be based upon the
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
FUNERALS.

Funeral services for Ebenezsr W.
Shacklett. aged 7S a civil war Veteran
and resident Of Washington for twenty
years, who died Monday afternoon at the
home of his son, Benjamin c, Shacklett..
f23 f street northeast, will be held
this afternoon at o'clock at StrasburS,
Va. where interment will also take
place.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

findings Of the survey. The committee
believes that the platform will give the
citizens Of Washington a clearer idea of
the work that should be done by civic
and commercial organizations.
The board of directors believes that
the budget plan here will be exceedingly
popular and that it will serve to greatly
broaden the work OF the Chamber"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

Paris, May l.-General Petain's promo
ton to the post OF chief Of stan means
that he will direct French operations in
Macedonia as we'll as in France. says
the Petit Parisien today.
The whole press gave praise to the
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

new chief Of stan and predicted great
things for the French army. The Temps
says that Gen. Petain was elevated with
the whole consent Of the government
and OF Gen. Nivelle. commander on the
st. Quentin-Laon-A -Aisne river front, and
that no dissension exists.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

Funeral services for Charles B. Clark
an employe Of the Department Of Agri-
culture for thirty years, who died after
a long illness, will be held at the resi-
dence today. Interment will be in Rock
Creek Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
RUSS WAR MINISTER ILL.

Copenhagen, May 1.-The Russian Min
lister OF War. Guckkoff, is i'll, according
to advices from Petrograd today. 1t was
stated. however. that the war minister's
condition is not serious.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
ALEXANDRIA MASONS
HONOR GRAND MASTER
Prominent Lodge Member. Respond to
Toasts of Local Master.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
II. Y. Knight & Son
67l 4623 King Street

Alexandria, Va. May 1.-Henry X.
Field, grand master OF Masons in Vir-
sinia, was tonight rendered a reception
by Andrew Jackson Lodge OF Masons
No. 12O In the Young Peoples Building
Walter 8. Nicklin, master Of the local
lodge. was toastmaster. Those respond
Ing to toasts were Henry X Field, grand
master OF Masons in Virginia; James w.
Whitten, grand master OF Masons in the
District of Columbia; Representative
John F. Miller, Seattle, Wash; Repre-
sentative Patton Harrison, Gulport.
Miss and Rev. Harry M. Canter. Wood
stock, Va
Invocation was given by Rev Edgar
Carpenter, and instrumental selections
by Miss Ruth Gerlacher.
Other participants in the musical pro-
gram included Alexander Mcintosh, Mrs.
T. A. Hulfish, Mrs. Harry B. Cation, Mrs
Charles E. outcalt, Miss Harriett Pol
land, and NJ L. Dinwiddie.
Before an audience which filled the
opera house Lieut. S. F. Bryant, Of the
Mayhower. tonight spoke on conditions
In Europe and told of life aboard the
Scorpion at Constantinople.
Representative Charles c. Carlin de-
livered a patriotic address. The meeting
was presided over by Mayor T A
Fisher Invocation was pronounced by
Rev. E. v. REGISTER. pastor of the NJ. f.
Church South. Music was furnished by
the Mayfower Band and the Hawaiian
orchestra from the Mayiower also gave
several numbers.
One hundred couples, many Of them
from Washington, were married in this
city during the month of April, this being
record month according to n. S.
Greenaway, clerk of the CORPORATION
Court. OF this number eighty were white
and twenty colored
Company @, First Virginia Regiment,
has been ordered to discontinue recruit
ing and the Office at the armory has
been closed by Capt Conrad johnson.
| The company now has a total of l04
members including twenty-eight recruits
| since April 9. 1t is expected that the
company will soon go to Petersburg.
The Alexandria County Light Com
pany. Inc, has purchased from Samuel
G. Brent, special commissioner, the
franchise and all Of the effects of the
Capital City. Telephone Company, includ-
ing wires, poles, etc.
The funeral of Mrs Ada NJ. Peyton
will take place at IL o'clock Wednesday
morning from her late residence, 1929
Duke street, and will be conducted by
Rev. E. V. REGISTER pastor Of the NJ.
E. Church South. and Rev. Edgar Car
penter, rector of Grace P. E. Church.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

The Alexandria County Light Com
pany Inc, has purchased from Samuel
G. Brent, special commissioner, the
franchise and all Of the effects of the
Capital City. Telephone Company, incIud-
ing wires, poles, etc.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
B1 SAMUEL HAMILTON. n D.

ing the kidneys 10 increased action,
and because Of its tonic effect on
these organs l would advise any
! one 10 purchase Anuric double or
triple strength }, which Is 10 be had
nowadays at alnsst any drug store,
i and take 1t three times . day.
1 Also drink hst water before meals.