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Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
Editorial Scraps.

Less uneasiness is feit in the busi. ness depression, as so many tokens oi improvement are seen on every hand. Interest k centefed in the bumper hat- vest this fall and the election of Taft to end all suspense and insure rapid return to great prosperity.
 The great American feet of battle ships had a great welcome at Auek- land, New Zealand The sailors ean- mol but feel that wherever they 20 they afe among American people so cordial are their greetings. It can never be known the extent of the mental and moral revolution ln the minds of tie human race wrought through the in- fnence af this worlds voyage of war ships on their mission Of peace.
 Deputy Dairy Commissioned Hubert Y. Potter, Of North Haven, WAS Al F pointed Dairy Commissioner, by GoE. efnor Woodruff, on Tuesday. 6n Wed. nesday Commissioner Potter appoint cd Tyler Cruttenden, Of Norwich, 10 be Deputy Dairy Commissioner
 The Ne. Haven Director ef Public Works will ask inc board of finance for s30,ep1 io saee the ely elm trees from the favages of the beelle, which k doing great damage there. We hear of nothing being done to save oar trees.
 The American N right Brothers no. stand foremost ih the ranks of invent. ofs of ships that can sail lhe air. On Tuesday, at Lemans, France, III an ex- pefimenial triai, they made the long est and sg;ost successful flight If the sez fies, remaining in the lii nearly four field three times. al the rate of se miles All hour The ship descended FfaeefaI- lg at the grand stand until within speaking distance of the spectators. Then soafed like bitd To new heights. and continued ita flight until il reach cd the starting point, where Il gently descended, amid the loud plaudts of | delighted audience.
 With view te bringing about better social, sanitafy and economic eondi- iions on American fafms. President Roosevelt has requested four experts OH country afe to make an investigation into the whole matlef and te report l. him with recommendation for i'm pfovemenis. The matter will be la Il before Congress. The experts named are. Professor l.. II Bailey of the Ne. York College II Agriculture, Henry Wallace, nf "N niiace's Farmer" Bes Maiaes, Iowa, President Kenyon L. Huttertield, of the Massachusetts Az. fieuliural College, clifford Pinehot, of the L k. Forest Reserve, and Walter Il Page editor fti the aNefl,i's Work Ne. York,
 The conference of New England 's Governors in september next, saAs the Springfield Republican, may suggest lo more than one ingenious and inquit. Ing mind, whether, fl these siN States have common interests, a merger oi them into one Commonwealth might mol be Ii subject worthy of discussion.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
Thrgugh the Eye Gate.

For several summers the English people have been holding great out door pageanfs, in different cities, 10 H. iu-tfate various periods of their nation al history They have been immense Iy popular, not ealy g. shows but for their educational value. Thus far Bos- ton k the only American city to try the scheme
 \ few weeks ago il. new Normal school building wa- dedicated, but not with the cgnvential exercise Duf with series of brilliant scenes, modeled af- ter ihe English idea, to Illustrate the progress of education from the earliest times.
 Another mammoth exhibition of this sort will 6e held iu Boston next year for the r ifpose oi demonstrating tine success of foreign missions. such an exhibit, lasting dse weeks, has just been held in London, and attracted nearly a million visitors. Winston Churchill, M F.. made notable ad. dress al the opening, and one of Eng Iand's most famous composefs, Ham isii Mac6 ann, wrote the music for the Pageant itself, which is only single feature of the show. The main puf- pose is to represent the actual life Of the people Of the Orient and Africa: how they eat, drink, dress and wor- ship. the kind of houses they occupy, what tools, weapons and domestic uten- siIs, they 1se, how they treat women and children, and then 10 show how the people have been lifted to higher level by Christian institutions. China holds prominent place in the exhibi- ton.
 \ Nicefoy said, al recent gather Ing in Shanghai, where Chinese oifi- eia. met 10 discuss educational poli- ties. that the mission schools are the best in the Empire "because they have . religion which k absolutely neeessa- " to make mep. Our new learning, he continued, "doesn't make men. This presentation of conditions in the Far Easl, through the eye. gate is con elusive evidence lhat mission, Are mol fanatieism, but ztatesmaeship ef the hiRhest order.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14

started of, badged s- polieeman i0 keep the other boys from shooting of crackers. Half an hour iaier Jimmie returned, bringing in two fagged. fIifty little fellows, who had disputed his ap- tborify.
 "Ghief, heres two of the gang. they say l can't arrest nobody. DO matter what they does. You teli iefn about Ii.
 The chief "told em. and after long talk @iih the two newcomers, they re- ceiRcd badges and were made police men with Jimmie As the wonderful news spread, practically every "kid p in town tried to get appointed on the new police force. As g sample of the good work done by the "kids, that on July i, IgOs, t was not found neeessa- " te arrest single boy for setting off fireworks or playing uuruly tricks. in- deed they did more towards keeping order among the boys than the adult police.
 The above three organizations are formed on the same prnciple--lo make the worst class of city boys feel that they are worthy to fiji honorable public offices, and their pride and ambition strengthens si them 70 that they cannot forfeit their self-respect. Perhaps q great work k vel 10 be done on this line, to rescue lads prone 10 go 10 tn. bad without some such aid.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
DaIifi4sl Items.

nryan's speech of acceptance has been made, and A good part Is devoted to criticising the Republican party and platform. IL has no leading principle ar battle cry like the ''t'foss ot e'oldi ar "i0 to Fnc Silver, to arouse the penecretic masses, as in his former campaigns. He and his friends are struggling against losing fight ,as yet.
 The Democratic State central com. miltee has issued the call fuf holding the state convention, which k Ia he held in Hartford, Sept. i5 and IL. State officers and congressman at large afe L. hc nominalrd
 Major John U Tlsop, having te. turned from his vacation at his old home in Tennessee declares he Is a candidate for Gonetessmms. atlarge-= the story of his withdrawal being n ta. hrieation. That prevents the renomi. nation oT Governor Woodruff
 Senator la Toilette k preparing to copy kfsan's methods towin National popularity He K about to start Il weekly paper Ia advocate hts radical reform measures, which have made him popular in his own State of Wis censin. He will also lecture through. ont the county, to he ready as eandi- date Tor President in iai2.
 President Roosevelt has publicly an- nenneed that he alone k responsible for the issuance ei the original order aiseharging the battalion of negro sol. dlers for alleged shooting up Browns viile, Texas. All that Taft had 10 do with that order WAS in the line of his duty as Secretary of War,
 Great enthusiasm has teen aroused In New York Stale for the nomination of Governor Hughes fer another term The bosses don't like him. if elected lac will kill them. If not nominated the people will kill them. That Is The dilemma that has come home To them.
 A shrewd political observer sees in all The six National platforms simi- far line of thought in regard Ia taking the control of political affairs out oi hands of Inc leaders and placing il hae k in the hands Of the people.
 AIthe notification of candidate -her- man of his nomination for Republican Vice President. al ttteai \ i.,i Inc delegates objected to large Bryan and Kern banner in The vicinity. Mi sherman said Il believe that il would b. a proper mark of courtesy and evi' dence of good feeling if the esganixa lions in the parade, on the day of the notification, should give cheer as they pas under tue banner.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
NOTICE

To Whom IL May Ccncvrns Notice is here ey gwen thai tee Broosssde Squse Conpanv, eoFpcrssieu oFs snixed and esi-uas gnder the ls~s es ies State oi Connecticut. and having s,s RsaeesF&i Plaee 0t business ID Moca,iocs. Winchs1 toua;y. State of Coaaeetscee. h,s. bs agreement signed by sll sss ssocs ao.Slers. e-i sscd ia iefspsnase Is corporate existence, and me ise@iA cl llEgScsofs heFshy elve notice 10 all person having claims -Aiasl s9eh ConpSay. ,o tls sane oE CT hefoge Scs. 2o, lssss. wi,h ,l,s Secretary of sad Company, either at Wo<sl. s,1cSs ln the state Of Io1negfseuf. or ar S- Paerrepo1s >frett, Cav of Broaslxr, Ss.te cs New IesA. John F. Sheppsra. JAaet (. sheT- rafa. Charles k. He,,es. Directors.
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Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
Notice

Notice K hereby given that the lfaft nership heretofore existing between la- cob katin and Nathan Weinberg, both el Putnam, Conn, under the tirm name and style of The ksgiei Tailoring Company, is this day dissolved by ma- tual consent.
 The business will hereafter es carried on by Jacob kalin alone, in the same place and under the same name. All persons owing The Eagle Tailoring Company are authorized ani requested to make payment to Jacob kalin, and he agrees to assume ant pay all out standing obligations of said company. Dated al Putnam, Conn, this Ith day ef August, \. h. lsls.
 JACos kAlI>,
 &,-Ss NATHAN WEINBERG.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14

Tine town clerks are receiving the blanks for hunters licenses, without which no one can legally hunt in this state. Licenses are good for one year from date of issue, but large number will expire september list, when the open season oB wildiowl and bay -nipe will begin. The largest number of H. censes last year were issued in the lat ter part of September and the early part Of October, as the open season on quail, woodcock, and partfidges, begin on the first day Of the latter month. The license fee for resident hunters k sl with i6 cents for recording. for non residents the fee is si6 with 25 cents for recording, and for aliens the fee k sl5. and the recording charge is - cents.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
For Sale

st a reasonable price, barn, size alNaa feet, framed with pins. Chestnut frame. All in good condition with the exception of small portion of sili. Barn can readily be taken down and moved to any lceahty. F. F. CLARK, Lock Box iar, Putnam
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Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14

speaking of men who carry heavy insurance, eotempofary saYs there afe seven men in tbe 1 niied states whose lives are insured fof .l 0e.Gao, and there are 5.ii9 who are insured for s5o,0e. Since that report |. NJ. Al mold, of this city, has made the lisl ;, ll1
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
at Store
 of E. MULLAN

l-4 le box stieSney' and Poor's pepper, ginger, cloves or Csssis 6c los Ginger Snaps 95c lbs. Soda Crackers, 95c los Boston crackers e5r bsksfs Soeoa lsc Hoopies Jelly ecpkge tanned salmon i0c IS lbs grsnolated sugar limited sl % Gold Medal Butter 2se Ih 5 lbs Specisl Blend Coffee sl co . oked Shoulders l0c in Blue Label Cstsnp lse Blue Ribbon Raisins inc ns.a fes beans Sc qt P lhs nue Granulated Sugar. sr o0
 te the pnrchaser of q pound of our
 Soe oulk tea
 lbs Sweet potatoes a5c Ali round -four roc Large Maekerei Toe each
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
Caucus

The Republican Electors enmlled upon the Republican Caucus Lists ot the town of Thompson arc requested to u,sxAt in caucus ln the Town hall on August ahth, isss>, st o'clock P. m. for the purpose of eleesing delegates te The Republican state Convention 10 be held in New Haven Sepiemhef and a. lals. for the nomination of csndl- dates for state otiicer>. Representative ai-iarge in the Congress os the ntted states. and Presidential Electors.
 RN order oi the Town Committee,
 Marcus A. toSeli.
 Ira n. Rates.
 John iAeunsit,
 Rer..hsissa Town Committee Dated at Thof0pson. tiean.. August l22, lsss. s-rSs
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
CITY TAX Notice

X warrant having been issued 10 me for the collection Of taxes levied by the grand list of the City of Putnam, for the year i9o7, which are due and paya- be on CT before August l5, laAls, ae- eardng To the rate of said city. notice is hereby given that for the purpose of receiving taXes l wili meet all persons liable to pay taxes due sad eitv, at the GiIy Council Room, # Elm Street, on rh3fsdaY r .idax, saturday, August tt. il. fa. iHis, fF9m T o'clock T. m. ta ! o'clock D. m mol paid for within the time prescribed legal fees and 9 per cent. interest Niil he charged.
 JuSEftf Mfk ACHNfE, Collector of 'raNes for the City oi Put
 nam.
 Dated at Putnam. tonH.. July L., ,lHls.
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Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
Deaths

In Putnam. August II. William II Chamheflain. aged si wears
 In PHnffet, August ', Gertrude J. scott. aged years.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
Registration Notice
CaucuS Registration Notice

The Registrars ef Voters of the Town of Thompson will be in session al the office of Marcus \. CoNell, North Gro>- Nenordale, anditall of Records, fhomp- son,
 Friday, August /, and Friday,
 August IIth, from r. o'clock noon until 9o'eloek p. m, to register the legal voters of said town who may apply for the privilege ot voting ia political eaaea>e> as pre- serihed in lhe Connecticut Public Acts of la,l5, Chapter 25S.
 Those who have already registered under the act are no, required 10 again unless change of political preference k desired.
 MARCUS A. toviLL, Registrars.
 HoRACE S. MaRSk, Thompson, c., July 2i, i9~ Sl-'S-
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-14
Auction

By virtue of an order te me directed from Honorable Andrew J, Bowen, Referee in Bankruptcy for the district of Connecticut, in the matter of George T. Murdock in Bankruptcy No. lsso, will sell at Public Auction in The Sii- iaxc of New Boston. i'll the town ot Thompson, on Saturday. August la, lssts, al II o'clock in the forenoon, the following de dercrihed properly, to Wit;
 X tract of land situated m the said village of New Boston containing about five .5s acres. Rounded North es land now or formerly of one i.ampson and QaInehaag River: East by highway; south ns The land of Mattel NJ. stoen>. and West hy the land of the so-csiied lardan Estate.
 Sale lsasilixe 10 the highest bidder.
 Dated al stafford springs this Slst day ei July. lsi>.
 lss ROBERT Il. FISK Trustee
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06

ton grows rife and fights with rival brtgades wax
more and more furious Finally the paid brigade
does arrive. and the volunteers driven from
the ruins like hungry dogs from the dirt Pile.
Daybreak comes at last, and after night spent
trying TO hear the insistent pounding Of the
beckJis club. the snsrIing OF the innumerabe dogs
and the frenzied shouting OF the 'fremeE. you
wonder why the Turks have endured these nfie
tons long But the Turk is not progressive
His father and grandfather have tolerated these
things He would neither feel safe that his
money was well spent II he were not walked up
hourly by the sound of the beck1Ts tap. He would
Erudge the expenditure OF further money for eff
fective fire apparatus. and he need for
paying scavengers when the dogs can do the work.
There are Young Turks, however, who have lived
a exiles in Europe, and they premise. going
tiousIy. 70 make old Turkey new z NJ VI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
ONE IDEA OF EQUALITY.

I've should not have this sewer system" he de-
clared because neighboring townships have
Il not All things are equal here in America. and
we should not have Improvements that our neigh
bors have not
the appropriation for the new sewer system was
unanimously voted down
Another article appeared IN the warrant asking
that new street be constructed near the Imaginary
house of one Of the students The effect on the
members Of the class convulsing to the IN
structors for the students grumbied and COM
planned about that street like hard-pushed taxpay-
srs in a real New England township. IN forcioie
broken English the alleged explained his rea-
sons for wanting the street He forth that as ne
was a Isw-abding citizen and taxpayer he did
not see why he was not entitled to q street, the
same as any ether respectable citizen or the town
When he finished his argument such storm OF
protest arose that the moderator was obliged 70
rap loudly for order. Then an Armenian Jumped
70 mis- feet suffering excitedly his lame Eng
fish vocabulary
why vou want street. he said when town SO
Door can't ford sidewalk? You got house. barn
cow v-ife-what more you WANT?
Apeause greeted this. and the petittoning stu
dent went without his street
A Greek one day attempted to repeat the time
worn phrase What fools ye mortais be- He SAID
instead What fool tools the raortaIs Inc
instructor who heard says he Is not sure but
that the Greeks way of saying II IL cecioeo IN
provement and much more to the point
One morning Professor Girou1 was deep IN
mathematical problem IN his study when student
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06

Margolies and his first charge was the Congrega-
ton Bnai JeshUrun in this city. where he ofciated
rabbi from 1893 1890, when he accepted a
call to Portland, Ore.
When the death of DR.. GottheiI created a va
cancy in Temple ETnanu- FL. many OF the members
Of that congregation favored the selection OF DR..
Wise for the place. and the attitude taken by him
at that time his declaration OF Independence and
his unwiIlingness TO preach in pulpit in which
he could not express his views freely, made him
conspicuous figure in the Jewish community, and
broke of the consideration OF hts for the
desirable berth of the kind in the country.
In his letter 10 Louis Marshall the secretary OF the
board of trustees. he said:
IF your letter of December I be expressive OF
the thought Of the board of trustees Of Temple
Emanuel. I beg say that self-respecttng
a call TO a pulpit which, in the language of your
communication, shall always be subject TO, and
under the control Of the board Of trustees"
Shortly after this episode DIT. Wise resigned his
position at Portland, Ore, came to New York. and
organized the Free Synagogue IN outlining his
plans at that time, he said that his purpose
lead the way. not out of Judaism. but way
forward with Judaism" and in the first lecture
before the organization, he said
AS for the pulpit Of the Free Synagogue and
him who TO stand therein. preaching to my peo-
pie In Portland for the first time years
said My pulpit must be free and il free.
One year ago, preferring hard liberty to the easy
yoke Of servile pomp I said 10 group Of men
proffering the pulpit OF the congrega ton they
represented, If I accept a call your pulpit 1t
must be free and unnuzzled.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06

cent frolic cent arrow from across the road
which hit him the shin A moment later there
was such an oversupply Of birdshot in the Indian
that IT had TO be picked out by volunteer at the
drug store. Ever after the Indian looked as II he
had once suffered from smallpox. Before / left
Salt Lake city Admiral Evans said. I met him
on the street. I gave him Ave pounds Of brown
sugar, and astonished to see him SIT down On
the pavement and eat the whole Of it
CAPTAIN c R P Rodgers who became q rear
admiral seemed TO have had great influence on
you during your student days at the Naval Acad-
erny?" I said.
Yes ne was the commandment Of cadets, Ad-
niraI Evans answered, an able seaman and gen
tlenan I talked with him when the states of the
South began to pass ordinances Of secession had
entered the academy during the autumn OF 1850
When war between the North and South seemed
20 be inevitable my mother urged me to resign
from the academy and join her Alexandria. in
Virginia If I We're fight she argued I was IN
duty bound fight for my own people But L
didn't think the she suggested was irnpera-
tive told Captain Rodgers I should stick by the
old flag and let my family ties take care or them
selves.
My mother without consulting me. sent my
resignation the Navy Department II was
promptly accepted. and Captain Rodgers was
notified lie Immediately called ms before him
Well sir he said looking sternly at me over his
glasses you are to join the enemy, although you
promised do SO All the papers in the case
we're possession but in his rage over what he
thought my duplcity he had neglected 10
notice the signature the bottom Of the letter OF
reeiruaton / explained the situation and in less
than twenty-four hours 1 back In the navy
while a midshipmaR," / said and during the
early part of the civil War, you saw your brother
a Confederate soldier. in restaurant in this city
Did he ever refer to the meeting afterwardf
Many times. My brother was chief of scouts on
General Robert {. Lees stan. He was eating ar a
table in the restaurant when I entged An ex-
change OF chances between US was quite enough.
Not word was spoken by either Of US He paid
his bin and hastily left tpe place. knowing very
well that 7 should report his presence in the city
ordered more oysters than I wanted, and TOOK
ulentv OF time 10 eat them. He had come across
the Potomac in sktT, / sure. and had tied II
70 an old sycamore tree the spot where We
used TO swim. l wanted to give him brotherlS
chance 10 get back TO Virginia He gained his boat
s-a escs ned although soldier the bank Of the
river fred at him in the darkness On leaving the
restaurant met an officer OF the provost guard n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
ABSORBING THE
AMERICAN IDEA
STRUGGLES OF FOREIGN
STUDENTS.
Their Gropiags after Forms of Ear
preston Often 44mase Instructors
in International College.

At the American international College IN Spring
aeid Mass. which recently added 70 its curricu-
Iufn a course IN American citizenship, under
Professor Louis p Giroux ana its nevlysappointed
president the Rev. DR.. De wit Mailary. students
Of diverse natiohaltes struggling TO see things
from the American point Of view. Greeks. Italians
ArTaeniarss. CubanS, Poles. Chinese and Egyptian
immigrants working 70 discover what are the
requisites FOR good American citizenship.
The earisus mental pathways and lanes by which
some CT them arrive at conclusions and their Pc
GUITAR conceptions of the American Republic It's
aims its Institutions. It's laws ard its moral Oh
legations 1laks the class Rotations q continuous
round Of interest the instructors Often the ex-
IRENE oddly OF the questions asked puts The IN
structors on the detensfvs. forces them 10 hunt
for answers and frequently they are convulsed by
the amusing things said By these enthusiastic can
didates for American citizenship.
One OF the professors first steps was &c instruct
the students in good old Yankee town meeting
procedure At session there was an article
which called for an appropriation for the construc-
ton OF sewer system In an imaginary township
The article caused the students much concern; they
wrangfed over 1t. discussing II from every side
and were plainly anxious to settle the matter in q
way betting true American citizens with the pub
lie interest at heart. Finally italian student
presented decisive and unique view OF the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
FIGHTING BOB" EVANS WANTS MORE BATTLESHPS

tours OF INSPECTION in a tender. Mr. Cleveland
occasionally accompanied me The tours had 10 be
made and his presence added nothing TO the pub
lie expense. However, ne invariably Insisted on
having his board while 1aoat with much to my
distress.
used to- be said IN those early days. when
Mr. sCIeveland's character was not understood
that while his trips with were ostens4nly for
fishing and shooting. they were as matter OF
fact arranged that he and coterie OF wild friends
might indulge themselves in alcoholic entertain
raents There never more baseless ana
shameful SANDER. I want to say that Mr. Cleve-
land was no drinker at all He was practically
teetetaler when he was with me, and was IN d
position 70 know what and what he drank
Besides all the liquor aboard came from my own