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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
Amsrioa,s Eluhtlnn Forces.

The United States marine corps are
the soldiers of the sea. Kipling refers
to the marine as "sailor and soldier,
too"-an apt description. The marine
does not man the ship in the sense Of
sailing 1t. His business is to fight on
sea or land, and, in each instance, as
regiment of the army might do were
1t temporarily detached to serve aboard
battleship. The term Of enlistment
is for four years. This is the term of
enlistment, also for the navy. No re-
crutt can enlist for a shorter period
unless the president should authorize.
Fundamentally, the difference between
the regular army and the National
Guard lies in the fact that the former
is under the command Of the president
while the latter, until it is taken into
the federal service, is under command
of the governors of the respective
states. When the National Guard is
taken into the federal service it be-
comes, to all intents and purposes, a
portion of the federal army and Is
subject to the presidents orders and
may be employed as the president
sees at, either at home or abroad, pre-.
cisely as he would employ the regular
army.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
Aow TO Care for Youv
0et 0ivd 6y Observation-Disclosures

marily for its song, and from It prob
ably came the roller, or song canary,
n great favorite in Germany and more
recently, in England. In rearing song
canaries attempt is made to produce
males with clear, soft, pleasing songs
with long rolls or trills, and no atten-
ton whatever is paid to other charac-
teristics. These birds, therefore, are
usually nOndescript as regards color
and appearance, but care Is taken in
mating to secure males that are good
singers and females from good stock.
The young birds when fledged are put
in rooms with birds noted for their soft
song, and here, through imitation, they
develop their own vocal powers. Care
ful watch Is kept over them, and any
bird developing harsh notes is removed
at once to prevent his corrupting the
purity of tone in the song of his broth
ers. A mechanical instrument known
as bird organ, that produces liquid
trills, is frequently utilized in train
ing, usually when the adult birds are
silent during molt. Ordinarily the
room where these birds are kept is
darkened, and frequently the cages
containing the young birds are
screened with cloth to lessen n tend
ency to Objectionable lOudness of song.
In six months OF less, their education
completed, these songsters may be
sold or in their turn utilized in train
ing others still younger. 1t Is COM
mon TO teach these birds some simple
strain or air, through its constant rep
etition by whistling or by means of an
instrument. Well-trained birds bring
high prices, and fair number of these
find their way each year into this
country.
In the great class of exhibition birds
perhaps none is more striking than the
Belgian canary. Formerly known as
the "king of the fancy" it was reared
extensively in Belgium, but of late
years it's popularity has been on the
decline. In 1911 it was said that few
purebred Belgians We're to be found,
and under present war conditions 1t
may never recover its own. The typi-
cal Belgian canary is a large bird with
a small head, long, slender neck, large
shoulders, and long, tapering body.
1t is primarily a bird of position"
When examined it hops upon perch
and throwing its shoulders up brings
the head down well below their level.
The back and tail form a perpendicu-
lar line and the feet are held close to-
gether.
Another bird of position is the
Scotch fancy canary. This variety re-
sembles the Belgian, but when in pO-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

them were kept secret, but now they
are outlined in many manuals on ca
nary keeping.
A standard color food may be pre-
pared as follows: To the ordinary
egg food Zone hard-boiled egg chopped
fine with an equal bulk of bread
crumbs or unsalted cracker crumbs)
add a teaspOonful of ground sweet red
pepper. Mix until the food shows an
even reddish tint throughout. Each
bird to be experimental upon should
receive one small teaspOOnful daily
The quantity of pepper is increased
gradually, until two heaping teaspoon
fuls are used. Addition of a little
brown sugar and few drops of pure
olive oil is beneficial, and a small
quantity of hot red pepper gives bet
ter flavor. The food should be pre-
pared fresh each day. In mixing, al
lowance must be made for variation
in the size of eggs used. In color
feeding some canary breeders increase
the proportion of sweet red pepper un-
til four teaspOOnfuls are added TO the
usual quantity of egg food. Half
teaspoonful of this concentrated food
is allowed each bird. This method
may be used during a short, quick
mOlt.
Care of Feet and Bill.
AS a canary grows old it will be
noticed that it's claws get long and
catch on the perches and wires as it
hops about the cage. In state Of ma
ture the activities of the bird as it
moves about the ground or among
twigs and limbs keep the claws prop
erly worn down. Confined in a cage,
the canary is less active, and while
the rate of growth Of the claws re-
mains the same they are subject to
much less abrasion. 1t IS necessary,
therefore, to trim them with pair
of sharp scissors every few months.
1t is important to watch the condition
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
THINGS WORTH KNOWING

Turning the handle of new electric
water heater for bathrooms one way
Dermits hot water TO flow and turning
II in the other direction obtains cold
water.
The island of Ceylon is to be con-
lected to the mainland Of India by
building a roadway on a rocky reef,
distance of % miles.
A recently patented baggage carrier
for automobiles is intended to be fas-
tened over the hood Of car.
Accurate life-savng corps statistics
cannot be compiled in New York, Com
modore Raynor reported, because
"Naw York young men are so modest
most of them won't report the life
they've saved"
A well sunk 1000 feet through solid
rock has just been completed at sum
mer cottage at Small Point, near Au-
gusta Me-, and has the flow of four
gallons minute.
The duke of Sutherland has given
his Borgie estate, In the north of Scot
land to the United Kingdom for the
settlement Of soldiers and sailors. It
comprises l2M0a acres.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

number of varieties Of canaries emu
merated covers the entire field. For
each of the main forms there are al
most endless groups or divisions that
have been developed on color peculiar
tiles. To obtain purebred birds re-
qulres constant care and supervision,
and with any sluckness of method
host of mongrels appear, Interbreed-
ing between the various forms, differ
ing so widely in color, results in rever-
sion to the original type, which was
spotted or striped greenish bird, GER
tain proof of the common origin OF all.
That the color of canaries may be
deepened or intensified by certain col
or foods given during the molt is well
known and has attracted much inter-
est. Turmeric, marlgold flowers, saf-
from, cochineal, annatto, port wine,
mustard seed and other agents rich In
natural color are often used for this
purpose, but 1t is doubtful whether
they exert any real influence. So far
as known all successful color foods
have red pepper as base. For long
time methods of preparing and feeding
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

than contriving six months to buy
new dress, and the whole miserable
struggle in this little hole"
80 you think you will find some
thing better down there in the city"
Quiet though his words were, there
was a panied reproach in the tone. He
had asked Hetty Bray to marry him,
and she had put him off, while not re-
jecting him. She had told him they
must wait till he was better able to
face the responsibility. He had be-
lieved that she loved him, but was
only putting him on his mettle to spur
him on to greater energy and achieve
ment. But her words had set doubts
astir in his heart. Still, he might be
mistaken, so he begged her not to go.
Hetty got her letter from her friend
and went to the city the next week.
She was one of large family, and the
father and mother did not object,
since she was going with young Wom-
an they had confidence in. So the girl
from the country found herself behind
counter in the big department store,
at salary of five dollars a week, and
great deal to learn. Sadie was on
the same floor at another counter. She
had secured small bedroom in the
same house where she lived for Hetty.
The work proved so hard to the
newcomer, and she came home so ut
terly exhausted every night, it seemed
to her she must give it up. But pride
forbade quitting, and after time she
became used to her task and stood it
better. 1t was then she began to want
some amusement in the dull evenings.
Sadie, two or three times, took her to
moving pictures, but she would not
often go out evenings, as she declared
she could not be up late and feel like
work the next day. She was an eff
cient saleswoman, the firm had al
ready doubled her pay and her inter
est was all in her work.
II intend yet to be the buyer of that
department, and get less hours and a
bigger salary" she said to the other
girl.
So poor little Hetty was left much to
her own resources, and being rather
attractive with her fresh pink-and-
white skin, and wavy golden-brown
hair, it was not long before she be-
came acquainted with two or three
young men introduced by other girls
on their way from work. But she
could not ask men to call on her in a
hall bedroom, so the only way of meet
ing them was on the street or at the
''movies" On one of these occasions,
when young man who had been intro
duced to her on the street asked her to
ga to see picture play she accepted
The Invitation, and after 1t was over
went with him to restaurant for sup
per. 1t was her first experience Of
supper nfter the play and Hetty be-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

The Jews learned the art of brick
making in Egypt In Isaiah 5:3, COM
plaint is made that the people built
affairs of brick instead of stone, as the
law directed.
That the ancient Orientals made use
Of wine made from the date palm tree
is evident from Herodotus, Strabo and
Pliny. This tree, once abundant in
Palestine, is now rare.
At the last state election newspa-
per men in Ohio were elected governor,
lieutenant governor, state treasurer,
state auditor and attorney general.
An Englishman has invented a ma
chine that utilizes waste strips Of
wood by dovetailing and glueing them
together into boards Of any desired
width.
Two Illinois inventors patented a
bracket with which it is possible to
hang both shades and curtains at win
dows without using nails or screens.
Italy leads Europe In the number Of
homicides, with $500 annually; Russia
is next with 2,400, and Spain third with
1000.
Small pockets for valuables, intend
ed to be fastened to Innings Of shoes,
have been patented.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

of the claws carefully, as by catching
they may cause a broken leg. In
each claw a slender blood vessel ex
tends well down toward the tip. This
may be seen on close examination
through the transparent sheath Of the
claw. In trimming cut well beyond
this canal and take special care not
to break the leg while handling the
bird.
In cage birds the horny covering Of
the bill, as well as the claws, some
times becomes distorted through
growth without sufficient wear. The
tips of the mandibles may be pared
down with a sharp knife, but care
must be taken not to cut deep enough
to reach the quick.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
Hctty's
cArnbitionS
~
BY MARY L. PARRISH
'sseeesesSeeseesseesesessss
(cOpyrIght. by w. Q. chapman.l

Copyright. by w. @. Chapman.)
"If you'd only try to branch out a
little, Willw
There was impatience as well as
reproach in the girls voice as she
looked up Mt the wholesome, strong
face of the young man before her. Will
bur Green was not handsome-perhaps
his nose was too long and his cheek
bones too high for absolute symmetry
of features-but his gaze was honest
ami his smile the kind you can trust.
Branch out?" he queried. "Here in
BmiChesterY
"Oh, no. don't suppose you'd ever
get beyond a dozen clients in six
months here. l mean, go to a larger
town and open law office"
"You want to get rid of meT" he
smiled.
mo, don't" retorted Hetty. II
want to see you make something OF
yourselfw
"Tve been at that job some time"
he laughed. "But you don't seem to
think I've made much headway."
Il think you've done all anyone can
here. This town is dead"
NO" he protested. "It Is only
sleeping. 1t can be walked up"
'Do you think you can do it2"
"Perhaps not. It's true my practice
is small, and my fees likewise; but
how much chance do you suppose I'd
stand in a big city, totally unknown,
with no friends and no influence? |
might hang out my shingle year. and
starve before I'd get client"
"Others have done it," she persist
ed, "and succeeded. AS for me, I'm
not going to stay here any longer. I'm
just waiting for Sadie Grant to find
me a position in the city"
The young man stared at her in
blank amazement.
"Hetty! You don't mean it?"
"Yes, l dow cried the girl. Life
has got to mean something more to me
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

nor. In a wild state these two forms
are very similar in color and to a no
vice are hardly distinguishable.
Variation among domesticated cana
ries began early as Hernandez, in.
1887, speaks of the canary as wholly
yellow in color save for the tips of the
wings. The various forms have had
their origin in distinct geographic
areas, and though some are almost ex-
tinct at present, all at one time or
another have had devoted following
of fanciers. At present at least IA dis
tiuct strains, with large number of
varieties, are known.
The common canary is reared pri-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

brought into the United States during
the last ten years, an average of more
than 100000 birds each year. Most
of these have come from Germany, but
some are imported from England.
Canaries seem to thrive in any eli
mate where not exposed to too severe
weather conditions and in spite of the
long period they have been protected
and held in captivity they are capable
of enduring a surprising degree of cold
when hardened to it. In England it is
not unusual to find them in outdoor
aviaries throughout the year. They
seem able to establish themselves
again in a wild state under favorable
conditions. In 1909, a brood of do
mestic canaries was released on Mid
way island. a small sandy islet in the
Hawaiian group. BY 1914 they had in
creased until it was estimated that
they numbered about 1000.
The actual origin of the canary as
cage bird is as obscure as is the early
history Of other domesticated ami
mails. 1t seems probable that captive
canaries were first secured from the
Canary Islands, a group with which
they have long been popularity associ-
ated. There are in the old world
however, two closely allied forms from
which the domesticated canary may
have. come. One of these, the bird
now recognized as the wild canary"
is found in the Canary Islands with
the exception of the islands of Fuerte-
ventura and Lanzarote), Madeira, and
the Azores. The other form. the serin
finch, ranges through southern Eu-
rope and northern Africa, extending
eastward into Palestine and Asia Mi
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
MANY rwo-roned Dresses.

A marked feature Of the new collec-
tions In Paris is two-toned dresses in
exquisite colors. says fashion corre-
snondent. Yellow and blue, orange
and ''tete de negre," beige and blue,
and of course, black and white, are
the favorite combinations. A model Of
'tete de negre" charmeuse has a yell
low crepe blouse. A broad yellow belt
embroidered in ''tete de negre" shows
a little below the short jacket Of char
meuse. These broad belts are another
hovel feature They are about six or
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

sition throws the tail in under the
perch until Its outline in profile is al
most a semicircle.
Another well-marked variety is the
cinnamon canary, one of the earliest
forms to appear, but one whose origin
is wholly unknown. Its true color is
a dun or dull brown that has been lik-
ened to cinnamon. In exhibition birds
the color is usually intensified by color
feeding. In addition to the body color
the cinnamon canary is peculiar in
possessing red or pink eyes, a char
acter that denotes cinnamon blood
even in yellow or buff bird. The Gin
namOn Inheritance is transmitted only
by the male; young reared from Gin
namOn mother and male of any 9th
er form lacking cinnamon blood never
show signs Of their cinnamon parent
age.
Among the old-established varieties
that now are in decadence none is
more striking than the lizard canary.
Lizard canaries are known as gold or
silver according as the BODY color is
yellow or silvery gray. The wings and
tail are black and the back is spangled
with numerous somewhat triangular
black spots. The crown in purebred
birds is unspotted and light in color.
The crested canary is another unus-
ual form, with a long crest extending
down around the head below the level
Of the eyes. The frill or Dutch frill
canary is large bird with long curl
ing feathers. The Lancashire is the
largest of known varieties of the ca
nary, standing head and shoulders
above all others. These giant" ca
naries may be crested or smooth head
ed. Other forms that may be men
toned are the border fancy, small
bird, and the Norwich, or Norwich
plain head, from which come many of
the common canaries.
1t must not be supposed that the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

Germany there are hundreds of canary
breeders and many agricultural soci-
eties.-Several periodicals dealing sole
ly with cage birds are published there,
and in the larger cities bird eXhibi-
tions are held annually. In the United
States there are comparatively few
fanciers as yet, so that, though num-
bers of canaries are reared here, a
large part of the stock is secured from
abroad. More than three and one
quarter millions of canaries have been
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
Not VisIhIe

"Is the head of the family int" asked
the book agent.
"The man who labors under the de-
fusion that he is the head of the family
is in" replied the woman with the
square chin who had opened the door,
"6ut you can't see him now. He won't
come out from under the bed until go
downtown"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
CAUGHT In a Trap.

He-Didn't some idiot propose to
you before our marriage?
She-Certainly.
He-Then you ought to have mar
ried him.
She-I did.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

seven inches wide in front and slope
to a narrow width in the back, where
they tie In a big bow.
A delightful model in black char
meuse, plated In fine knife plaits from
an ecru Irish lace shoulder yoke, has
long-waisted belt Of Irish lace, which
ties on the side and rs finished by tas-
sells. Big bali tassels are used exten.
sively and are most effective.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
None Whatever.

"That figure of speech, AS snug as
a bug in a rug is our of date"
perhaps"
I'm sure of it. What chance does a
bug in rug stand nowadays against a
vacuum cleanerW
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
Requirements of canary in the
quay of food and care are so
simple hathneedS little attention
and It may be easily induced to
nest and rear yonq
ANARIEs have been do

ANARIES have been do
mesticated for several hun
dred years and, though
more common in western
Europe and the United
States than elsewhere, have
been carried over practi-
cally the entire civilized
n.n1lh In Ennlnnd and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

OF 1886 automobiles imported into
Java in 1916, 2,251 came from the
United States, says Uncle Sam
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08
Y the ooean Should RIso.

II the oceans should rise One-twen-
ty-sixth of their depth they would
food one-half Of the land.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

Manufacturers Of that country are
planning to establish the first paper
plant In Argentina.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-08

Diagram of Foot of Canary With
overgrown Claws. A - Terminal
Blood VesseI.-Point at Which Claw
May Be Trimmed Without Injury.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-29
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE.

Philadelphia. Nov 8.-BCTTER-F Firmly
held. We quote: Western, solid hacked cream.
ery. H: higher scoring goods 4sa;O: ertra hrsts,
a; hrsts. Aa6; seconds. IlAI3: nearby prints.
fancy. q: average eItn :sa5I: hrsts. t5aIs :
seconds. 4laSi special brands Of prints jobbing
at Sass.
EiGS-Fine eggs scarce and firm. We quote
In free cases. nearby. hrsts. IssOal6D: stand
ard case; current receipts 1880 case; seconds,
l32OaA7O: Western extra hrstS Is s0al6O case ;
hrsts. $50 case; seconds. l38aHp; rsfriger.
ator extra. lilo case nrsts 1910: seconds, go
slo2O; fancy selected. fresh j0obing at slaeo
dozen.
LIVE PoULTRY-Fowls. as 10 quslity, aoaD;
roosters, ID: spring chickens. mot Leghorns &C
oording to quality lea22: white Leshons lsa
%; ducks. Pekin. pam: Indian runners 3a2
turkeys. Za2s; geese. 2a8.
DRESSED PoULTRY-Tmkeys. fresh killed
nearby spring. Ssa3s: Western. spring, AaS7 !:
old, frssh-killed, nearby. 5Ia56: Western, best,
Oa2; common. 3a25. Fowls. Z to box, milk
fed, dry-picked. ~ lhs and over, Tazh; lbs,
70; ~ Ihs, 8; lbs, 2a24. Fowls iced, in
barrels fancy. dry-picked. 81 lhs and over, q ::
los.. 2Sh smaller sizes aa2I old rooster.,
dry picked. 2; brOiling chickens. lha2 lbs.
Jersey fancy. 1aS; Virginia. fancy. oOa3J: other
nearby. Sa30; Western, 2sa3o; roasting, chickens,
Western. lbs. and over. in boxes. Ha8; do,
I lbs. and over. in barrels, 8; chickens, West.
Crn. 81 lbs. Q; do do. 2l1a3 Ihs.. Za32.
Ducks. Western. 2A25: geese. nearby, 1aH :;
Western, 2a6.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-29
STOCK MARKET DULL
WITH SMALL SALES
Railroad Stocks Weak and U. S.
Steel Transfers Light.
By sToxoN WALL.

New York. Nov. &-The stock mar
ket today was dull. with price changes
generally insignificant. A steady tone
was maintained for the greater part
of the days trading. though there
was some weakness In rails. This
was ascribed to the general fear of
the Scandinavian countries' entrance
into the war on the side OF Germany,
and the selling of some traders anx-
ious to be free over the holiday.
But, in fact, whatever depression
the trading felt during the session
was really due to the holiday, for
Wall Street did not seem to be ef-
fected by the Russian situation or
even the good news from the Piave.
The volume OF sales was small, to-
taling $500 shares. United States
Steers share Of this was unusually
small. $500 shares.
Rails continued heavy and dull.
Baltimore and Ohio reached q new
low level Of 70 l-2. losing 1 Ia points
from yesterdays closing price. Penn
sylvania Railroad at 8, New York
Central at SO is. Reading at 90 1-2,
Union Pacific at ia Ia and Delaware
and Hudson at 80 were some of the
weak spots Of the market.
Tobacco securities continued their
good showing, though United Cigar
Stores was a weak spot. American
Tobacco gained 1 point.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-29
new RECORD MADE
BY RAILWAY SHARES
Capital Traction IS Sell at 100;
Washington Gas at 55Lz.

Yesterdays session OF the local
stock exchange was featured by the
sale of $500 Capital Traction IS at
100. the high price for some weeks
past Other sales included ten shares
of Washington Gas at IS 1-2 and a
small lot Of American Security and
Trust Company stock at 2s5.
Full and hnal figures of the de-
posits of the banks OF Washington
as Of November 20 give a grand
total OF s135.241.3S1 as compared
with S119,44l,441.o9 on the 1lth day
of September last.
The net gain. $15.79s.940.16. Is one
OF the largest II not the largest,
ever reported between two calls.
The thirteen national banks
gained S13,014,920. The twenty-one
savings banks reporting gained ST.
175.59610.
Six trust companies gained 81.
009, 1881.