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Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
September
A City with a Business Manager.

In every community there are two classes of men that should not be en- trusted with the care of public affairs they are the incompetent and the sharper. Strange as our statement may seem the former is the less dangerous of the two. "How SOD it may be asked. The Friends express il in quaint say ing: "Thee had better deal with knave than a fool The knave will act
 wisely in whatever he has to dc, even to avoid doing anything to betray him. self. The fool will undertake to do
 what he is incapable of doing even
 against the remonstrance of wiser men.
 We excuse and palliate the folly of.the
 fool. The knaSe is never excused. One
 need not go far to have this statement
 demonstrated.
 There is natural craving in the hu- man heart for authority and power as it gives them social prominence, and the incapables are as likely to seek for
 prominence as competent men, and more often succeed-because there are more of them.
 Just at present there is a strong movement going on all over the coun- try to bring about better methods of choosing national, State and municipal representatives, by which the general affairs of each may be better managed than under present methods. The peo- pie of this State are demanding hume rous reforms, and the incoming Cover nor has promised to give them his DOW erful support. They are each and all intended to take control of public af fair out of the hands of the few adroit men and place it back in the hands of the people, that they may be aroused to take more active interest in all public affairs.
 Because of the incompetency with which municipal affairs were managed in Galveston, Texas, at time when great business capacity was greatly needed, the citizens undertook to better their municipal government by a radi- cal reform. They dispensed with their mayor and common council and select ed . commission of competent bus mess men, each to have control of that class of affairs for which he was well fitted. They held office at the will os l the people. At any time when one of !! them failed to meet the demands of the voters, he3was dismissed and another more competent man put in his place, just as large business concern would do under like circumstances.
 That transformation took place seven or eight years ago, and is still main- tained 10 the very great satisfaction of | all the citizens of Galveston. Other | cities in that quarter, seeing the good | results of that plan also adopted it and | with equal qualification. The plan is | being adopted in many Western cities, and Is spreading to the East, in some instances with notifications.
 One of these latter is Staunton. Va. a city of l., ,op0 inhabitants. It's exper- lment will oe received with more favor | oy Eastern people than the Galveston | plan, although ill principle it is quite similar. IL is described in recent | copy of the Washington Herald, and in is as follows:
 The old form of administration by a mayor and common council. chosen by the voters, Is Jeff undisturhed, but these officials are to select business mana ger, To whom is turned over ali the
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
E.srx Woman Nul Be Interested.

There has recently been discovered an aromatic pleasant herb cure for MO mans ills, called Mother Gray's Aus trahan Leaf. II is the only certain regulator. Cures female weaknesses and Backaehe, Kidney. Bladder, and ' Irlnarv trouhles. Al all Druggists or ny mali sa cts. sample FREE. Ad- dress, The Mother Gray Go, LeRes, N s>-al
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11

Putnam people can better apPR eiate the blessing of an abundanr 2
 pure filtered water when they feAu Fl the anxiety and suffering entslled the residents of towns and citleS "
 are compelled to use unhealthy ".
 Reading, Pa., is afflicted win 'spu
 fever, over 800 eases of thai dfeau ease being:recorded there. An nv gation was made last week, wnen cause was traced to the water ~ The State was invoked to suegs~ = the people could be delivered icm
 affiiction, and officials have - to aid them. The people of snA had been drinking the same w years and supposed 1t was nea. cause they had had no oufbfeA ulent disorders. But they ns suffering toa degree in thear 'sn There are plenty of similar . places in this State, in some q v the residents have been arcose tion. In one of these plaoes W ple learned that the stream fron N they received their dinkfne used as a sewer to drain water Until people learn that pun nf water are essential to good ne will prevail unnecessary sickn death. Tuberculosis, thai is n tating the enlightened worid' to be best helped by pure air s0s' pure air being mainly the caa@ N phoid fever IS by impure waieI, to arouse people to realize ln's L world is being so agitated lusl 1.-
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
-------7---7-7771 - A Remarkable Yraphscx.

In Emerson's "English Traits," is the following very remarkable quota ton from Roger Bacon-a prophecy made 7s0 years ago:
 "Machines can be constructed to drive ships more rapidly than whole galley of towers could do, nor would they need anything but pilot to steer them. Carriages also might be con- structed to move with an incredible speed, without the aid of any animal. It would not be impossible to make which, by means of a suit of wings should fly in the air in the man. ner of birds
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
whe, puehers Become Necessary

And your shoes pinch. Aliens Foot Ease a powder to be shaken into the shoes. is just the thing to use Try il for breaking in New shoes. Sold eve rvwhere, sSc- Samplee FREE. Ad- dress, Allen S. Oimsted, l.e Roy, NY. Don't accept any substitute as-Sl
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Little Solder

In your blood are the of ccrpuscies tf7at o against disease. VT
 To make ard keep these h,ss ,o u healthy and strong, is sainl.ss ls,ss seI|| and keep the blood of tie f'sA and quantity. .. S.ruyN
 This is just what Hood sA x 1 does-it helps the little sola.si' blood to fight disease for sou. - It cures scrofula, eczema, .sfv1 catarrh, rheumatism, anenls: enaas:iS1. q nese, dyspepsia, general aet builae up the whole system.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Make | note now to gcs Ely's Cream

Make note now to get Ely's Cream Balm if you are troubled with nasal ca- tarrh, nay fever or cold in the head. It Is purifying and soothing to the sens:- tive membrane that lines the air-pas- sages. IL Is made to overcome the dis ease, not 10 fool the patient by short, deceptive relief. There Is no cocaine nor mercury in 1t. Do not be talked into taking q substitute for Ely's Cream Balm. All druggists sell il. Price 5oc. Mailed hy Ely Bro>., 56 Warren Street. New York.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Watch Our Show Windows 
Woodstock and Eastford Schools

Perhaps the people ofWoodstock and Eastford would like to know how the schools in these two towns compare with reference to attendance. l am sure the pupils and teachers of these towns would like to see just where they stand. 1 have for this reason ta- ken the time to work out the following statistics:
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
BUGBEE CORNER.
Sdntd Claus Headquarters
are Of all men most miserable

let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.n Gladstone did not believe in the immortality of the soul; neither do large number of English Congrega- tional ministers, and also many in New England, who do not consider 1t a vital question
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11

suffered day and night the torment of itching piles. Nothing helped me until l used noAn's Ointment. IL cured me permanently ."--Hon. John K. Garrett. Mayor, 0irard, Ala.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11

Accidents will happen, but the best fesulated families keep Dr. Thomas , Eciectric OH for such emergencies IL eupducs lhe pain and heals the hurts.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Christmas Specialties

Camera and Camera Supplies, Umbrellas, Ladies Neckwear Gloves, Hoisery, Leather Goods including Pocket Books. Hand Bags, Belts. Card Cases. Music Rolls, etc, etc Books for all ages Christmas Cards of every deserip- tion. CHINA both imported and domestic. very attractive and exclusive patterns. GLASS
 WEAR for Holiday Gifts in large varieties and dantier designs than ever before
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Christmas Suggestions
 FROM OUR Stationery Department

This section has many new Ideas in the daint- jest suggestions for Xmas Gifts, both in Stationery and Desk Fittings
 An exceptionally varied line of handsome gift boxes of writing paper and envelopes in all the different sizes.
 Children's Stationery in Gift Boxes.
 Ink Stands, Desk Pads, Calenders for suit able Gifts, Be sure and visit this Department.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
The Bylon D. Bugbse Corporation

Cbrochet Slippers, all colors. confy Slippers in Blue, Red and Grey for BOud olr or sick room. Jaliets in all colors and prices. Mems Vici veIyet and AL ligstor Slippers ia Romeos, Operas and Eseretis Ladies' ogsrgaitors and Leg gins.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Suggestions from OUT Picture
 DEPARTMENT

large variety of handsome framed pictures that will meet with your most fastdIous taste can be found in this department Pictures suitable for Parlof Sitting Room, Dining Room, Cosey Corner or Den.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

Susie waited a little longer silently
watching the boy as he shoveled the
snow. 'working-not playing" she
observed mentally. And he has no
mittens. Isn't that dreadful, thought
to be. obliged to stay out in the snow
and have young hands freeze while
you work."
Then Susie drew from her hands
the nice. soft wooden mittens blush
ed u bit, as she called again to the
boy over the fence: Here, boy, are
some mittens. They're nice and coy
and will keep your hands warm"
The boy looked at her in astonish-
ment, then eyed closely and longingly
the mittens whic she was offering
him. DO you mean it for fair?'
he asked. Fer If you're ioshin' ]
amt got no time to fodl away"
"of course I mean It," declared
Susie. Come and get them. They
will keep your hands warm while
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

so easily? am distressed over"
Mama" interrupted Susie. 81
didn't forget my mittens this evening.
1 put them on and wore them to the
corner up here"
Then where are they now If you
wore them as far as the corner?''
And there was a tone Of reproof IN
mama's voice.
'T-I-gave them away, mama, /"
confessed Susie. But If you could
have seen how cold his hands were
the little boys hands. 1 mean-you
would have been glad to have me
give them to him."
Anr then Susie more fully explain
ed the matter, and her mama drew
her to her side and kissed her tender
ly. saying: Little heart Of gold. is
my own sympathetic and loving little
girl. shall go at once to the place
where you left the poor boy and tell
him to call here as soon as his task
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

golden tongue with which he could
move people to perform his viii.
great and small, friend and foe; but
to accomplish this miracle the chief
tain of the castle was to climb to the
keep and kiss a certain stone which
the old woman designated. The
stone pointed out was difficult Of ac-
cess, but the doughty MacCarthy per-
formed the feat and was Immediately
possessed of a tongue Of great
fiuency and persuasive powers.
And from that day to this the
story Of the Blarney Stone, and It's
magic influence on the tongues OF
men. has Travelled into all parts Of
the civilized world. and yearly many
pilgrims make the journey to the old
castle-which now stands grim ana
Hfeless ruin--to touch their lips TO
the one little stone OF brownish color.
which rests in the wall fully ave feet
below the projecting cornice. 10
get ones mouth within touching dis
lance of the stone requires a good
deal Of curage and the agility ana
balance Of an acrobat. But mauy
hundreds accomplish the feat every
year. MARY GRAHAM.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
SUSIE AND Her IEIII IS

boy. resting on his shovel and look
Ing euriousIy at Susie, as If asking IN
his mind, And what business is It
Of yonrs. little Miss dressed up SO
tine and warmgs But he didn' It voice
his mental question ana stood staring
ut Susie. who was returning the
stare. Then she went a BIT further:
Don't you live in this big houseg'
she asked. pointing a mlttened hand
at the house that belonged to the
yard ne was clearing Of snow.
The boy looked surprised. shook his
head and answered.: Me live in
that fine place? Gee. what you take
me fora rich guy?''
Then. why are you in there play
ing, II You don't live there?p asked
Susie. wonderihgly.
Playing" And the boy grinned.
me playin' in here. little SIiss?p
He held up his hands, which we're al
most stiff with cold. locke at my
mits. Do you reckon Teller would
play with hands what. hurts as these
do? Nope, I'm workin', I am. An
M get me job done before night an
git me quarter for it III have to
hustle and quit ehinnln' to gurls.
Then the boy turned to his work
again, blowing on his hands first to
'thaw them n,it
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

there IS done. ] shall question him
about himself and his NOM who
mus be good woman and one de-
serving Of assistance
And sou don't mind me giving
away mice nice rnittensgs asked SUI
sic, snuggiing against her mothers
side.
II wouldn't object to buying you
new pair every day II you disposed Of
them IN mi srnanner, declared her
mother. 4 am happy to see thar
your heart responds so readily to the
distress OF oters. And now !. shall 80
and follow UP your good beginning
by looking after that poor hoy.
And this Is a part Of the story OF
Susie and her mittens.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

you work.
The boy came clnmsiIy forward,
looking a bit ashamed 10 take the
promered mittens from girl But
the thought Of the comfort rhey
would give him decided the mates,
and with a grin he held out his hand
and took them, drawing them on over
his poor ehapped and benumbed
fingers
Gee. them's fine and warm,' he
commented. Then a thought struck
him, he turned quickly to Susie.
Watts yer name. little Miss. / want
to tell my nom about you when / 60
home tonight. She viii be awrul
tickled that some one has been kind
TO me. She likes folks what are lSind
to me. my nom does
my name is Susie Long. and
live in the red brick house down by
the corner" explained Susie. "An' If
you come there to see my mama she
may have many other things 10 give
you. Ny mama is q very kind wo-
man and gives many things TO child
rem who are poor
THANK. you, little Miss" And the
poor clumbsy boy bowed his respects
to Susie as she said goodbye poor
boy" and hurried homeward.
{ As Susie entered tiie house her
mother looked up from her sewing.
"well. grille, home again. But
where are your mittens, child Didn't
4 want you TO bring them home to-
night? Now what Is mama to do
with a little daughter who forgets
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

form the walls OF Blarney Castle, a
stronghold belonging to cormic Mac
carthy the Strong, who was descend
ed from the kings Of Munster. and
who had built the castle, which was.
Indeed, fortress for its feudal lord.
One day, while walking near
lake in the Vicinity OF Blarney Castle
cormic Maccarthy SO the legend
goes, saved an old woman from
drowning in the lake. In her graft
tude to him the old woman declared
that she would endow him with a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
Places of interest
In FOreignLanas

So much has heen said and writ
ten about the Blarney Stone in the
waii Of the ruin OF killarney Castle,
Ireland, that a peep at IT, and a word
about is history. WIN, perhaps, be
OF interest to the young readers of
this page.
The magis stones history dates
back to about the year 1850. At
that time It was no more than the
other stones which were piled up to
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
BY HELENA DAVIS.

Susie had way Of forgetting to
pnt on her mittens when the weather
was very cold. OF course, she didn't
need them when the weather was
nice and warm. for then there was
no need Of her trying to remember
to put them on as she went to and
from school, or ran errands for her
mamma. But II annoyed susies
mamma very much to have her little
daughter come in from school Of an
evening with her hands hare and
cold, and when she asked where her
mittens were and to have her reply:
"oh, / forgot them and left them In
my box in my desk Really, mamma,
/ just can't think to put ON my NIT
tens / don't mind II my hands do
get cold; they become warm directly
reach home and stand beside the
nice big radiator in the hall'
"But by going with bare hands
you'll catch cold and become Ill., ex-
planned mamma. ''And you must
not be so forgetful, my dear little
daughter. Now, when you bring
your mittens tomorrow-and bring
them on your hands, too shall sew
them to the ends of long tape and
fasten the tape securely to the collar
or your cloak. When you put on
your cloak there win be your mittens,
all ready for you to draw on your
hands, you see. Then my little
girls hands win be snug and warm
when she comes in from school or
play"
The very next evening Susie re-
membered her mittens. But not till
she. had started home without them.
Remembering them. she ran back to
the sctoolhouse and got them from
her desk, drawing them on very
Isnugly.
s'They are awfully comfy" she ad-
mitted to herself as she walked along
the street. for the March weather was
anything but mild. I'm try never
Ito go out without them on again when
it's cold. But, Of course, il mamma
sews them tightly to my cloak collar
how can / go out without them?' And
Susie smiled to herself at the absurd
thought.
But Just as she was going round
the corner OF the block and nearing
her own home ahe saw a sight that
caused her to stop a minute. There,
in the yard Of i big house. was a
small boy shoveling snow, for heavy
snow had fallen few days before and
was drifted against the side of the
big house. The boy was working
with red, cold hands. Susie watched
him for minute. then said to her
self: He doesn't remember to put
on his mittens, either. Maybe his
mamma tells him to do so, just as my
mamma tells me, and maybe he for
gets just as 1 forget. / believe I'll
tell him to put them on and make
his hands more comfortable. Mercy
me, how red and cold his hands do
look, anyway"
Then, approaching the fence which
separated the sidewalk from the yard
where the boy was working, Susie
called out to him:
boy. why don't you wear your
mittens?"
4 haven't got none" replied the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
LETTER ENIGMA.

My first is in comb, but not in hair.
Ny second is in wolf, but not in lair
Ny third is in lynx, but not in boar.
Ny fourth is in peace, but not in
war.
My fifth is in yes, but not in no.
My whole spells word
Which all strive to obtain,
And, having obtained 1t,
They seek 1t again.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

s O'Clock Club for our Girls and
Boys-The clarlxsburg Telegram-
Address an letefrs care Editor OF 81
O'Clock Club.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
FUNNYIsds.

Where is your father. lad?" ask
l traveller of country boy.
wy he's down in the pasture thar
18th the hogs. You'll know pap, fer
e's got hat on" replied the boy,
A Western wit described his fstlc
counter with rival in the follow
s manner:
II held him down above me by
ans of my nose which had ingen-
lsly inserted between his teeth for
purpose"
There You Are.
Tirst Boy-You old mans a mean
all right. He's a tailor, and YET
cts you wear those old, raggedy
cond Boyle amt any meaner
your old man, He's a dentist,
ret yourb ably sisters only got
eth.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

II You have not received Club
Button call or send for ono ut once
they are free.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

an answers must reach The Tele-
gram office not later than Thursday
evening. The winners names viii
be announced the following Monday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
Though legs Lex without.
Letter Enigma.

Letter Enigma.
My first is in good, but not in bad.
My second is in sorry, but not in
glad.
My third is the same as my sec
ond, you see.
Ny fourth is in debt, but not in
fee.
Ny whole spells a word which
we all ought to be.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
Correct Solution
Last Weeks
Puzzle

Bob's father was a shoemaker with
- -, III tba cbt,dra,,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

Solve any Of today's puzzles and
send answers to The s O'Clock Club.
The candy was such a popular prize
Last week that we again offer for this
week.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
Two TEDDY BEARS.

! 10 CONSOLATION PRIZES.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
Announcement.

Des Laos, N. D., April 6, 1908.
To the. oters of the Twenty Ninth
Legislative District:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for representative for the state legis-
lature subject to the decision of the
Republican voters at the primaries to
be held in the various voting precincts
on June "a, 1908. a If nominated and
elected, l pledge my vote for United
States Senator as expressed by the
people themselves, and su:ther pledge
my vote as member of the legisll-
ture to work in the int ,rests .: III"
taxpayers and home builders OF my
district. The city Of Minot is entitled
to her just share of representa- ion
according to taxable property, bii no
more. This district is entitled to one
state senator and three representa-
tives and at least two representatives
should be from outlying precincts. As
a republican ask for a square deal
that the farmers of this district be
given equal representation with the
City of Minot.
ALBERT J. SCHMIDT
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
GUNDER S. RElSHUS
FOR REGISTER

We are pleased to publish this week
the announcement card of Glnder S.
Reishus for the office of register OF
deeds of this county Mr.. Reishus has
held this Office for two terms and has
given the very best of satisfaction
during that period Last year the Of
flee turned over to the county above
all salaries paid, the net sum Of ST.
488.4O. This is money received from
the filing of mortgages, deeds, ETC.,
and mot a cent of this money has come
from the taxpayers for the nlainte
nance of this Office but a lump sum OF
nearly $17,500 has been turned over tc
the tax payers to help pay the expen
ses of the other departments of the
county. Mr.. Reishus looks after the
Office with great care and if compe
tency is worthy of continuance OF
service, Mr.. Reishus is the man to re
elect.-Glenburn Advance
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
AMBROSE KANE is DEAD.
Fifteen Year Old Son Of John r. Kane,
Dies at Hospital Of Pneumonia
Ill But Short Time.

Ambrose Kane, the fifteen year old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Kane, Of
Pleasant avenue, died at the hospital
Tuesday morning at 7:15 o'clock, after
a short illness Of pneumonia. The lad
was not considered to be seriously i'll.
until three days before his death.
Ambrose had lived in Minot about
q year, coming here with his parents
from Greene county, Iowa. He was a
manly boy and exceedingly popular
with his associates. The Independent
extends it's deepest sympathy to the
bereaved parents, brothers and sis.
ter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
kIMsALL NOT a. DEMOCRAT.

D. H. kimball asks the Independent
to make a correction in an article
which appeared in the issue Of last
week, or rather an explanation. Mr..
Kimball was selected as one OF the
constables to run on the Democratic
ticket from Ward county, bu the dem
ocratic committee that met in NIinot
recently. Dan says that while he has
all due respect for the followers Of
w. j. Bryan, yet he has always voted
the Republican ticket, and will not al
low his name to appear on the ballot
II he can help it.