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Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
BUGBEE CORNER. CONN. Sdniu Claus Headquarters

nthe poet' in Milton "the patriot. His writings, which are numerous, are now in prose. They treat upon the sub jects of controversial interest which belong to Church and State during the reign of Charles and the Protectorate of Crom we'll But before that period was ended Milton had become totally blind, many of his earlier friends were dead or had deserted him on account of political differences. His first wife, who bore him three daughters, but with whom he never lived happily, had died in 1852. His second wife, in whose memory his most beautiful son net Is written, was also taken from him. His home was desolate; his life at times was in danger from the hand of those who had executed the regieides. His lit- tie children were objects of pity, and he himself in his blindness and widow hood WAS smitten with sorrow. Only through ineessant toil did he sustain himself and break the spell of his lone. liness and misery. This hard and al. most cruel experience, however, was preparing his mind for the greatest achievement that any English poet had ever won--the production of the "Paradise Lost" It had been in his purpose for many years to write this wonderful work. Al first he planned 1t as drama. Then he laid it aside, but now, in the evening of his life, he returned to the alluring theme, and un- der the form of an epic he breathed it forth in verse most noble and sublime. It was sold to a London printer on the 27th of April, 1887. It's unexpected publication won him many admirers and some friends; part of his early po- pularity in England, when he was a student at Cambridge and an associate of royalty, came back to him like a glow of warmth and light at sunset. Even Dryden wrote, saying, This man cuts Us all out, and the aneients too. But the praises of men, created by the grandeurs of Paradise Lost, have most ly fallen on other ears than those of it's humble author. After its completion he lived only long enough to write the "Samson Agonistes' and the "Paradise Regained," and then. like Enoch of that ancient world of which he had thought 50 much, the was not for God took him. The poet Wordsworth, who years ago joined him among the ranks of the immortals, sent up to Milton's spirit this bright salutation e'er he himself departed
 Thy soul WAS like a star, and dweit
 apart:
 Thou hadst a voice whose sound was
 like the sea,
 Pure as the naked heavens, majestic,
 free.
 So didst thou travel on life's common
 way
 in cheerfulkoodness; and yet thy heart The lowliest duties on herself did lay :"
 West Groton, Mass
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
CONN.
Stelia's Dionity.

"Glenn paid me dandy compliment asst night mother one that will please you, too," said Stella Harding. He was talking about the girls i'll this block and how disgustea the boys were getting with them. He said the trouble with the girls round here was that they had positively no personal dignity. and he never seemed to take gato account that l lived in the block myself But he made up afterward for forgetting He said not much. he guessed, he didn't mean me: that was noted for my dignity with all the fellows and he'd often heard them speak Of IL. What do you say to thatT
 Mrs Harding was listening with metherlv satisfaction. How did It happen to occur tn him that you might he applying if to yourself?" she asked.
 "I put it to him straight just waited until he stopped for breath. and then l said Well, jiminy, Glenn, is this a slanf
 stella, what a speech. There's no dignity about thatr'
 'Oh, toot, mammal" was the laugh ing response, made without the slight est intention of disrespect. That's just the way we all talk. Things like that don't count on dignity one way or the other-not fin our bunch. It's how you act. don't you knowr'- Youths Companion.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Fexs.' Scalp. and Salvation.

Some years ago at a session of the legislature of Kentucky an effort to repeal the law offering bounty on foxes scalps was made. but was de- feated by the appeal of member from a mountainous and sparsely set tied region. Do the gentlemen want to deprive my constituents and me of the benefits of hearing the gospel preached?" he demanded. with indig- nation in his tone and overspreading his rugged countenance. We are all MethodiSts up my way, and our preachers won't come without we can give 'em chickens, I know. We can't raise chickens unless the foxes are killed by somebody. that's sure. and there amt anybody that can afford to spend their time hunting foxes and get nothing to pay for 1t. So. gentlemen, If you repeal this law you'll be de priying my constituents of the benefit of hearing the gospel preached: that's the way it looks to me.' The law was not repealed at that session.-Ar- gonaut
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
haira and Esathera.

Hairs are found on almost every thing that grows. and. if we may so call the fine fihers of asbestus, they even invade the mineral world. From piece of mineral asbestus Quarried from the earth and looking like a stone with a satiny fracture the silken fibers can be rubbed with the finger till the lump Is worn away.
 Secure a feather somewhere-it will be much better than a picture-and you will see that 1t has a main stem or midrie. Along each side of this ex- tends the thin part known as the yane Look closely and you win see that this saae Is composed of tiny feathers. call cd bear,is. fastened together through out their whole length from where their bases join the midrib to their tips. sIea can easily separate one of these frum the rest. when you will see how like n tiny feather it is. with what seems a fine fezxiness along each edge. -St> Nicholas
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Old, but True.
There is no truer axiom than "FamiL

There is no truer axiom than "tamh- iarity breeds contempt.
 Many woman has wondered WY her friends did not treat her wltn n'oss respect. The secret lay within ner w self.
 She was always contiding her psfsor al troubles and petty humilistions s1 told all about her husband pusines. snd how he didn't understand nef As' vas cross to her. In other Worus sas was posing all the time in mean. v fiattering light. Then she was - prised that her friends did no' hr- up to her and treat her with tne sA's distinguished consideration they sa's other women.
 All affection. whether of frienus4s or of love, should be founded o' spect to be worth while. and ho" - people respect us if we show ou'seA in our worst light?
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
A Domestic Tragedy.

There is domestic tragedy takes place in many houseno'us s.;.h. the daughter comes home rom a. N. ing school or college. and tna'
 displacement of the mother. ...,v
 Mother in many cases is poslt u., relegated to the background. ideas. her ways of housekeepins. her friends are deemed old fasn.0 VI
 The daughter has learned all 'n - fads in school or at college-sne .ss. takes possession of the house s ~ ceeds to renovate 1t. She ree. s.e stead of mother. she monopo sral conversation. she pours me - she gives the orders to the ser. -. .-,
 Mother does not come mo ne. .,.-e again until this very up 10 oa'e s.s, person Is married and has so's
 the house for good ,sox
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
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Diplomaey P,om,t. Social Sueee,s-pu,. fing Oneself h . Poor oorLight-Csm,,. fl me to Eel,b,. Her Mofher

To be successful socially ona r. conceal ones feelings" Mrs pa,--1 ass uttered this dictum in the voice of ,.aas .s who knows = ose But that is hypocrisy retorted n. tie Mrs. Frankly. '''' Call 1t diplomacy" was the aasw.. and that's the way to be Io,s,.s- s Well. if people don't ike s way l am they needn't like me 5. ass e l hate deceit" 1'' "if the way you are happens to X. their way. they will like you. hut ,t {. isn't you are going To be Jeff an - yourself. and I thought you told = you were very lonely"
 Well, tell me the secret of if.
 'In the first place. my dear-I bor. you won't be offended-you have naughty manner. You don't unbena You are not what the French c,m gracious.
 'To be popular one must be. a.r have said. diplomatic. One mus, bsr. a smile for all, even those one daesr,s care for.
 '"The other day you were at a, ception, and, I'm sorry to say. veu made two enemies right away
 Why. didn't notice.'
 "No, of course you didn't. Ton w.v. perfectly unconscious. Do you remem. Der group of three women you were introduced to? Right away you bee,n to talk to the one who took your fancr leaving the other two out in the cola In minute or two they moved avav but those few minutes fipished vm with them. if l may use slang er. pression. You will never be invited to their houses, and they receive soma of the best people in town. Wasn't n worth while to have been little diplo. matic? ?''
 Wees, l suppose so. but I did so en. joy talking with Mrs. Blank"
 That may be. but you could have met her some other time when there was no danger of making enemies by pronounced attention to her. She her.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18

star is distant from the earth 21o,o00- 900. GOO 900 miies-two hundred and ten trillions The Twentieth Century Linn ited. travelling at one mile a minute, would have to run without stopping for 4I9,0o0oeo years i'll order to trav- erse this distance. If light really travels 1s7aoe miles a second, ray from the north star would be thirty. six years in reaching the earth.-New York Press.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Mould Not Pay charaes.

He was an impeeunious nobleman with air castles in sunny France. Aft or much deliberation he sent the fol- lowing note to the pretty heiress: Dear Mlss--I love you, but do not know how to express myself. How would you advise9 COUNT DE BUST. And the heiress penned the follow ing:
 Dear Count-Express yourself any way you wish except C. O. D.. as you are not worth the charges.
 Chicago News.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
More w orry.

''It used to be my ambition" said the business man. ito accumulate a for tune and then retire"
 Well" answered the friend. haven't you realized it."
 No Eve got the money. but l don't dare retire. I've got to stay awake night and day to keep somebody from taking it away from me"
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
AStrQnQmX.

If there were any money to be made in astronomy everybody would be studying it. About all We can see is figures. and these are 90 hsg that they ssaSger he understanding. Every child h the United States KNOWS how 10 find the north star tod folarisi from the pointers of the diRRer, bat no child can appreciate the statement that this
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
leaai Fiction.

Says Sir Henry Maine in his An cient Law" "A legal fiction is the as sumption which conceals or affects to conceal the fact that rule of law has undergone alteration, its letter remain ing unchanged while its operation has been modified. The fact is that the law has been changed; the fiction is that it remains what 1t always was"
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
 Every Woman Will Be Interested.

There has recently been discovered an aromatic, pleasant herb cure for wo- mans ills, called Mother Gray's Aus tralian Leaf. IL is the only certain regulator. Cures female weaknesses and Baekache, Kidney, Bladder. and Urinary troubles. Al all Druggists or ey mail so cts. sample FREE. Ad- dress, The Mother Gray Co, LeRoy, \. N 4S-Sl
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Erenxied Einancierina

Columbus Washington Johnson Smith -W'at's de price CT dem watermelons MT Jackson?
 erpiece and l picks 'em; 20 cents CT piece and you picks 'em. Mr. Sniff.
 Mir. Smith-All right. MT Jackson. guesses I'll take 'em all. and you picks 'em. ef you please,-Puck.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
4 Safety Match.

"Papa. what is safety match?"
 Mir Henpecked looking carefully to see if his wife is within hearingl-A safety match. son. is when bald headed man marries an armless wo- man.-Short Stories.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
TALKED TO THE ONE SHE FANcIEp.

TALkED ID T HE UNE sffE H-Se11H' self would doubtless have thougEf more of you if you had not snubbed the other two women. who. hy the way. are intimate friends of hers. You see. my dear. one can't afford to S what is called natural if one moves in good society"
 And little Mrs. Frankly took tns lesson to heart
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
when Rubbers Become Necesssr,

And your shoes pinch, Allen's Foot Ease. powder 10 ee shaken into the sheSs. k just the thing to use. Try it for breaking ia New Shoes. Sold eve rywhepe. 3Sc. Sasspiee FREE. Ad- dress. Allen .. Olmsted, lse Roy, NJ. Don't accept any substitute. 4>-5l
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Couldn't Lose,

Things seem to be coming your way of late"
 Couldn't be any softer if was the hero of poker story."-Kansas City Journal.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18

Steadiness of national character goes with firmness of foothold on the soil- David Starr Jordan.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
The Mission

 Of those corpuscles sn y.sss Lle1lD that havo been caso sos - Soldless," b to uen- dGe against the disease p,oo,eDh constantly endanger yos mn6e These corpuscIes.. ss,e use c healthy and strong 0y
 Moods Sars sapas'ila. d This medicine is comus.''si arexs9 more than D different relaeas relss kucs9 in proportions and by 2 pros1sr sSr shasI oniv to ourselves and II has M :ss rcdl. wears been constantly proNile l. e,.s.--zpod- No substitute, none loss--.--s--- s--s---s = n e 1 I
 Kss Ysa sse ixzls ss;:;'- ZHzzz1
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18

suffered day and night the torment cs itching piles. Nothing helped me entil l used noan's Ointment. it cured me permanently. Hon. John K. Garrett, Mayor, eIEard, -sia.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18

\ healthy man k ? King in his own right; an unhealthy man k an uniiap- py slave. Burdack Blood Bitsers builds np sound health--kesis you well.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
What He Wanted.

You are poor young many" .l am.
 Then what you want is a thrifty. economical wife"
 Not at all. What I want is a rich. liberal wife,
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Gloves, Neckwear
 and
  Handkerchiefs

Gloves for men, women and children Tn correct styles for all occasions. Gloves for dress, and street wear, for automobil- ing, driving or skating. etc, etc., each pair put up in a fancy holiday box. We are showing the finest line of Christmas Neckwear in Windham Coun- ty, including the newest shapes and styles. for both Ladies and Gentlemen. examine them be- fore they are picked over. Xmas Handkerchiefs in all varieties, hemstitehed, embroi- dered and lace edges. A full assortment of ladies, mems and children's | itals.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
In Luck.

Its no fun beln. married. My wife is coming to me all the time and asking for uioieyr'
 You're lucky. I have to ask my wife always fer money when I want snyr"
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Christmas Novelties

The finest and most varied line we have ever offered is displayed at this departm Gift, suggestions can be found here, when all others fail
 Beautiful Gift Books of prose or poem, Books for young. Books for old
 Handsome Stationery in Gift Boxes, child ren's stationery in gift boxes.
 Iok Wells Toilet Sets, Smoking Sets, Man touring Sets, Mirrors, etc. To appreciate this display, take plenty of time in examining every article in this section.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Xmas Footwear

A practical fit for every member of the family Handsome Infants Moccasins in pink, blue and white in special gift boxes. The most attr active Xmas Slippers for Women we have eyer shown. Comfy Moccasins in red, blue, and grey.
 Juliets. fur trimmed in all colors and prices Genuine Indian Moccasins, made from Elk Skin for all ages.
 Boudoir and slumber Slippers ill different eolors. Crochet Slippers in Blue, Pink and black Mems Boys and Youths Slippers in all feathers.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Now is the Time
 Bring the Children to TOy1and

1t viii be s treat for them to the new toys mechanical and electrical well the good old fashioned toys. Space does allow crate the many attractions in this department.
 DOLLS Of all discrptons and prices especially at- ,rac,ive the beautifully dressed dolls. eyes that open and close. Dolls with kid bodies, jonted that are practical Tor all Children
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18

When q man likes to see how near The essse be c7n walk without falling ever. there is only one thing that win cure him-failing over. = Atchison tslol~a
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Christmas Greetings To All -::.' @ !:
The Big Store

The Selection of Appropriate Gifts is aa important MdcI This Siofi 0vsfIoxng wth Beautiful Ornamental and Useful Gifts for
 MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN. THE BYRON D. BUGBEE CORPORATION
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-18
Tho Byron Q. Bugbss Celperatien
An Important Notice
 TO Xmas Shoppers

Opening and closing hours of the BIG STORE for Xmas week Monday Tuesday and We'd nesday. Open at 8.3O a. m. Close at 9 ? m. Thursday open at s30 8. m Close at 10 P. m.
 Close All Day Friday
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
Want CONTROL OF
PUBLIC HEALTH
Sociological Experts Urge De-
partment Established by
Government
Also Favor an Official Board
to Manage Federal
Prisoners

RICHMOND. Va, May S.-The estab-
lishment by the United States govern
ment Of public health department
and the appointment of board of con-
troll for the mana cement of United
States prisoners were advocated today
at section meetings of the national
conference of charities and corrections.
DIR. Walter Lindley of California. speak
ing at the public health section. said
that the conference should urge con-
gress to provide a proper health de-
partment. even if it was not necessary
to amend the constitution.
Papers were read today by Miss Kate
Halliday Claghorn of New York, sca
tistician of the tenement house depart
ment; Frederick K Hoffman, Newark.
N j.. and Mrs. Harriet Fulmer Chi
cago. Hoffman, who is statistician Of
the Prudential insurance company of
America, startled the conference by
his attitude on old age pensions He
held that the agitation for state pen
sions in the United States is i'll ad-
vised, and that it's continuation will
remove many incentives for thrift
among working people.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
United STATES Team
To Be Selected

WASHINGTON. May S.-The National
rifle association announces with rela-
tion to team to represent the United
States in the Olympic rifle matches at
Basley. Eng, July 8. 10 and IL. this
year, that 1t has been definitely decided
to send a team consisting of eight
shooting members, six principals and
two alternates. Selection of the team
will be made by open competition, TO
which any citizen shall be eligible at
a place and a date to be announced
later. The United States magazine
rife, model 1903. with four pound trig-
ger pull and pointed bullet ammunition.
will be used at distances of 200. 500, 500,
500, goo and 1000 yards: two sighters
and Is sshots at each range: position.
including 200 yards. prone without ar
tifcial rest. Names of candidates for
position on the team should be for
warded at once 10 the officers of the
National rife association Washington
d. c., by competent authorities The
team. as selected, will be assembled
on or about June 90 and return to this
country about July 20. No one should
be certified to as candidate who is
not prepared to remain with the team
for that length of time. Expenses of
the team will be paid from date OF Sc
lection until return.
This invitation has teen sent TO the
war department. navy department. ma
rine corps and the adjutant generals of
every state, state rifle associations and
rife clubs.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
Navy Orders

WASHINGTON. May s.-Navy orders:
Lieutenant L. S. Cox Jr. is detached
from the Hancock at New York to Wa
bash; Boatswain G. E. McHugh is de-
tached from the Colorado to home;
Boatswain l. P. Nordistrom is detached
from the Wabash navy yard. Boston,
to the Colorado; Paymaster Clerk G..
McBlair's resignation is accepted, to
take effect May 10. The following ca
BILE has been received from Rear Ad-
miral Hemphill at Yokohama: Boat
swain C. c. Beach is detached from
Denver to the naval hospital at Yoko-
hama; Carpenter Z. M. Carroll is dis
charged from treatment at Yokohama
to naval Aospital, Mare island"
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
Golfers 10 Play for
Wager of $3.50
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL

BURLINGAME. May s.-The first half
of the professional golf match be-
tween r. j. Reilly of the Burlingame
country club and w. J. Bradley of the
Presidio golf club will take place on
the links of the latter organization
Sunday morning. The match is for a
side bet of $3.50. and as the two men
are among the leading professionals of
the east, 1t is attracting no little at
tention among the devotees of the
Scotch game
The match will be over 3s holes. the
first half to be played in San Fran
cisco and the last over the BurlIngame
links. Both men have put in a fort
night of hard practice and are playing
in their best form. From past per-
formances. Reilly looks like the prob-
able winner of the contest although
Bradley has lot of followers who
claim that he cannot lose. Heavy
oettirg on the outcome of the match
between the supporters of both pro-
fessionals Is expected. and If Sundays
play is close some unusually high
wagers will Sesult on the final rounds
here on May II.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
PACIFIC YACHT RACE

Los ANGELES, May s.-Efforts are
being made in this city to arrange for
the greatest ocean yacht race ever
sailed on the Pacific ocean Represen-
tatives OF clubs in Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Seattle and Tacoma have
been interested and 1t Is proposed to
secure enries from all along the coast
for race to the Hawaiian islands. The
date proposed for the start is July 4,
and the race viii be substituted for the
annual cup race between the south
Coast club and the Hawaiian Yacht
club. Cabiegrams have been sent to
Honolulu seeking the cooperation of
yachtsmen there.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
HApLEY no auIr nEscH

BELLlNGHAM. Wash. May S.-Chief
Justice Hiram E. Hadley announced to
personal and political friends here last
night that he would not seek re-eIec-
ton TO the supreme bench this autumn.
Judge Hadley was appointed to the su-
preme bench in 1891 and has held the
office continuously since He will re-
sumo practice here on the expiration of
his term.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09

The special feet week offer of $500
in gold as an extra prize in The Cali S
contest will terminate at 10 o'clock
tonight Scarcely any time re-
mains 70 those who would win
this extra award Many have
shown more earnest work in this
past week than at any time
during che contest The extra prize
seemed TO have pointed their efforts
All contestants should take care to
keep their efforts at the highest pos
sible pitch for the remaining days
Of the contest or there viii be some
sadness due to their own negiect Of
opportunity when the prizes are
given June Is.
contest where really energetic
worker can start now and win
a prize although others in the district
have been al work since the start Of
the contest. A few thousand votes
should be no bar to your ambitions
if YOU desire 10 win q scholarship or
trip eYou have inst as good a
chance as any one. and q better chance
than some who have tired of their
work and no longer have enthusiasm
for the getting Of votes.
Look over the list OF districts and
see II you happen TO live in one of
the soft spots; if SO. enter your
name today. get the necessary 100
votes 70 put your name in the honor
roll and show the other contestants
what you can do The following is
the list Of those who have reached
the honor roll in The Calls contest:
CONTEST HONOR ROLL
The following Is the fun list of con-
testants who have reached the honor
roll:
GRAND PRIZE DISTRICT "A,
SCBDIsTRIcT no.
Ihat section bounded BY Market street, Lar
kin street AID TIE bay
Ms. George GhiseIi -. 0s e4a
----lIA stloeaeo ---------------------- q. 25S
Miss Celie &. CuDeo. Deo................ 29z
Ehtl a. AeNcoLnb b--....-..----.--....-. $50
''seP. ~ bape ----.-...--.----.---...- 1850
Less than 100 votes
STANLEY s Taylor Miss Nsud Bsrton
Miss Anna Boswfky
gUBDIsTRICT NO. 2
That section bounded By Larkin street First
avenue California street and the bay.
---'s S-eess Snitu-- ----- ----,----.-- 1898