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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
Swan Before Him.

Banks-I had n new experience yes
terday. one you might call unaeeount-
able. ate hearty dinner. finishing
up with a Welsh rabbit. a mince pie
aBd some lobster la Newburg. Then
] went to place of amusement |
had hardly entered the building before
everything swan before me.
Helzs-The Welsh rabbit did it.
Ennks-No: IL was the lobster.
Bonks-I think it was the mince pie.
BanEs-No have simpler expla-
nation than that. | never felt better
In my life | was at the aquarium
Charles Battell Loomis In Judge
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
Youth and Manhood.

II IS fine thing In the springtide of
youth to poetize and theorize aud then
in the years of manhood to rule from
a higher throne and TO crown thoughts
with deeds. 1t is like the sun. which
In the morning merely paints the
clouds and lights up the earth. but at
midday fructifies it with heat and yet
continues to shine and to paint rain
bows on storm clouds. - Jean Paul
Richter
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
A New Way to Pat.

Two Irishmen were discussing the
various books they had read.
Have you read The Eternal City J."
Il have"
Have you read Marie Corelli's
worksF"
Il have that
"Have you read looking Back
wardT"
How on airth could do that?"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12

A Nice Distinction.

Mrs. Farmer-And you say that the
last man you worked for was 81 Hig.
ginsf Rambling Resteasy-No. ma'am
said dat be VIM de last man dat EN-.
pioyed me.-Chicago News.
How Congress Spring Was Named.
When John Tsyiur Gilman. mem
Der Of congress. visited the log houses
which chiefly constituted Saratoga in
it's early history. he was accompanied
one day on hunting ramhle BY a
yenng son Of the w0odsInan with
whom he boarded When they return
I'd to the cabin the boy entlnsiasfieal-
~ shouted. oh ma. we've found a
new spring."
..Who found n = he WAS asked
Turning 10 the distinguished law.
MAKER the little fellow admiringfy ex-
claimed. why the congress-"
And TO This day the name has chung
to one Of the most celebrated Of fbe
springs which made the place sanl-
tarv resort long before II became the
seat of summer fashion
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
Gave the SNAP Away.

The Dominic How Is IT. my young
friend. that your mother always does
the carving when you have company
10 dinner? Freddie-Cause dad al
ways saya things while he's doing it.
Puck.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
Not to His Taste.

Proud Mother Ito admiring VISITOR
Yes. we think that little Harry has
prettier hair than any Of the other
children. Five-year-old Bobby Con
temptuouslyl-Ump They showed
me that color. and | wouldn't take It,
Exchange.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
Til. Man Of Force.

There is always room for man OF
force. and he makes room for many.
Society is troop of thinkers. and the
best heads among them take the best
places.--Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
Confirmed Proof
Residents of Putnam Cannot
Doubt What Has Been Twice
Proved.

In gratitude for complete relief from
aches and pains of bad backs--from
distressing kidney ills-thousands
have publicly recommended Doan's
Kidney Pills. Residents of Putnam,
who so testified years ago, now say
their cures were permanent. This
testimony doubly proves the worth of
Dean's Kidney Pills to Putnam kidney
sufferers. $. $. Carpenter, Grove St,
Putnam, Conn, says; 81 am more
thoroughly convinced of the merits of
Doan's Kidney Pills now than | was
in 1906 when ! gave a testimonial for
publication recommending this rene
NEEDY. My kidneys have remained in
excellent condition ever since and ! do
hot hesitate to give the credit for my
present good health TO Boan's Kidney
Pills. | was bothered great deal by
attacks of pain in my hips, accom-
panied by terrible dizzy spells. When
| began using Doan's Kidney Pills,
was In bad way but it required only
one box of this remedy to bring about
decided change in my condition. i
used in all three boxes of Doan's Kid.
ney Pills, procured from Dresser's
drug store and at the end of that time
was cured.n
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's sand
take no other
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nemlOck LaInber FER SaI0
Farm for Sale

To close an estate. The farm beIong-
ing TO the late Rev. Asa RandIetf, locar
ted In North Ashford, Conn. Near tho
post office, store, school and church.
consisting of about 100 acres 81 land,
house Of 1 rooms. 2 barns. and an i6a
pond. inquire Of John Il. Stubbeft,
Administrator. Putnam. Conn. us
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
= a
Wood Sawed

nj 80 and 80 cents cord. am now
ready 10 receive your orders With
prompt attention, being newly equip
ped with enc OF the latest gasoline en-
gines made. Wood split al rea~onn-
bic price. Give me trial and he c0n-
WINGED. Peter Dumas, Eamolhe Sl-e
Putnam. Telephone orders TO kenne-
dy'e stable.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12

CLAYTON ~. THuaoER
Teacher Of Piano and Orgam
Tslsphen< ~. Pstua9s c..
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
INRIC "A. JOHNSON.
Attorney and

H. SouNSVNs
Attorney and
Counsellor-at-Law
wasner's block Putnam, eaea. Telephone -
VxistrIrr OF EASrFuRo So. rkObATB
DCouRr Feb efth ipoa.
Estate Of Mary NJ wilson, late Of OxfOrds
Mass, in said district. Deceased,
The ADMINISTRATOR having exhibited hi Hd-
laipistrstan account With said estate 10 thta
court far allowance II IL -.
Ordered that the 18th day OF March A. D.. INA
at II o'clock IN the forenoon ~ the pfohats emce
In kastfora tr and the same IL assigned s0v
heareF on the allowance Of saiu sanansssss -
tor 10 ellie all PERSONS Interested the ein ~ appear
AZ said time aud place by publishing thts etaes
hon in said district Disefiet. aud by copy On
the pubic sign post In said tswn Of kaHtiuf9
where the deceased last dwslt. ut iesst 10 dsys
before said tim. assigned.
K.rililea from Record.
iesu JOHN N. rATkM. Judes.
COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN
IN at East.orsi within and for sad district -
Eas, ford on the ssth day Of Feb. A. .; iNss
on motor, fsS. az ka ss" s Sumner .'s ss..
tor with will ANNEXED on the fstAts snase y
Geo. =. pcans. late OF Eastfcsd within setd
a rss Court srss doth decree tina, s1 months M
date hereof he allowed aud limited no. -
creditors OF said cstste 10 exhibit their elee09
directs that public uot'ec b. Givsaof this oroef
by advertising In snewspAper Published 10 tsl-
nam having circulation iusaid d.sarscs sne ~
posting copy thereof on the public plgn.peee
In said Town Of Es.tfcrd nearest the ptAes
where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified FROM Record.
io.is John NJ. TAtem. Judge.
< Ia Court 81 Probate Holden AZ fho1ssaa
Awithln and TOR district OF Thompson On She
2.th day Of February. A. D.. t9a1
Present, George y. tfasnys JNuGe
Du molten of Guorsr q. Gather Of said Thaup-
son. Conn, Admin istfator on the Interstate estAte
OF Emma &. Cutler late OF Thompson, within salQ
lstriet deceased.
This court doth decree thai ak mouths be a.
lowed and limited for the ditors Of said estate
to exhibit their ciaims aRntnst thu sane to tho
administrator and directs thai public notice
be given Of this order by advertising IN
a newspaper having circulation 10 said dist
fict aud bs pasting aeopy thereof on the public
sign post In said town OF thompson. neafeSt the
place where the deeeesed last dwslt.
eerfinra from Record,
ioIs GEORGE y, CROSBY, Judge
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12

look over twepenees~ The jury at
ence gave a verdict for the defendant
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
Putnam and Providence

Leave Patnam for ProvideDcs znd Nay points
AZ s IS a ~. changing Al Eluyiiie On cars OF
the Providence aud Dapislson Railway, leaving
Finxiile =. 6.45 and S.45 A. snd hourly
thereafter 70 and Including IS p Return.
ing, leave Market Square, Providence, Al 5-4s
A. m and hourly thereafter to $40 r M, thef
5.45 p. m. Fa1e Is eeafs-
sDoee nof run Sundays.
+Sandays. ore ho1y iatsr-
xSundsys, hours LATER
AZ soathboaaa Cas- ceaaect Al Central Vi
lage wish cars fsr Aoosnp
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12
First National Bank
OF
PUTNAM. CONN.
CAPITAL. $50. 900
SURPLUS 900. 900.
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent
Drafts Issued On all roreiga cesolrben
United States Depoaltary.
CHAs. II. Brown, President,
j. II. CARPENTER, Vicc-P President
q. IL. GILpArRic, Cashier.
A A COURT or fKoBArE HOLDEN At
IA Putnam within and for the district
Of Putnam on the 10th dav of FEB. A. ID. iHUo
Fresent Edward q. WRIGHT. InsiRe.

fuuRI f,r rr.,HArE noi,nEN Ar
a Putnam within and for o.. a -.
o. ra'"i rresent T." rdwar da q. wrIsSt Judge.
On motion d Annie y. spsiiins. d Paiaau,
Adninis,rsiris on .hs tsstais estate OF IN ss'a4xI
" sp msaeas.a 'a'e u 'n'aA"' "''''" 'a''
THIS Court doth decree tnst six months BE- a.
lowed limited for the creditors Of said e..ats =
mInis,sairis and s' direct ,hai public notice h svea
~ ,as afasa ~ hs,inn h ssd Sss-
Iiet. and By po.tiss copy ,hersof on the p.e.
s H. s asse ss~s "a a.. nms -
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Trolley Time Table
The Consolidated Railway Co

Trolley Time Table
The Consolidated Railway Co
Time given Tor cars leaving Front and
Main Street
Leave Putnam for Worcester and intermcdi-
ate stops at s5l7, 900, +7.55 a. m, and hourly
until s.55 p. IN. Leave Worcester Getty
HaID at 6.l5 q M, and hourly until 9.l5 p n
Time hours and 20 minutes; fare % cents
Leave Putnam for Webster and intermediate
stops at s7.i7, s6 on a. M, n 81 =. NJ, and
then hourly until 9.53 pm. Returning. leave
Webster ct 6.l0s a. M, 7.45 q. m. and hourly
until l0.45 p. m. Fare 20 cents
Leave Putnam for Dayville and intf rmediAie
stops at Ks .35 .. m. and hourly thereafter until
LBS .. m. Returning, leave Daysiiie at
$500, 5.45 .. m. 6.lo a. m, Dasvilie lear
house,; 7.2S . M, and hourly until il0.B
p. IN. Fare 10 cents.
Leave Putnam for Danielson At x6.5 .. M
then hourly until 1875 p. IN. Returning leave
Danielson at II 10 a. IN. and then hourly until
until 10. 10 .. m. Fare Is cents.
Leave Putnam for Central Village and inter.
mediate stope AT x6-33 a. m hourly until
g.35 o. m. Returning, leave Central Village
ass6 Is a. m, ! 45 a. NO.. hourly thereafter until
e.45 D. 10. Fare . eents- All cars connect
at Central Village for Moosnp. Fare eents-
Leave Norwich for Pptyam as Gas a. M. and
hourly mt s.f5 p. n. Fare IS cents.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-12

Lime, Cement. Dram Pipe,
Paints and Oils, Fertilizers,
Fire Brick and Cement, Lad
ders, Shingles. &c. &c.
Office and Yards south OF Post
Once, Putnam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
TIES OF PUGET SOUND.
Waters of Inland Sea Rush Like
Stream Through Narrows.

The waters of the Narrows, from Wild
party of university of Puget Sound std
dents escaped through good fortune afts
boat was upset, are treacherous. II |
place of terrible tides.
Viewed from the precipitous shores h!
surglng waters are magnificent tn
scene has been compared with the Hud
son above New York City. The waters d
that part of Puget sound which extend
to Olympia, Mud bay, Shelton and Hen
derson bay, a vast inland sea within itss3
all flow in and out of the Narrows.
In the upper reaches of the sound SOM
% or 30 miles from the Narrows, the tide1
attain height of more than 20 fs7
When the tide begins to fall all the aecal
mulated water rushes out through N
Narrows like a great river at flood.
Ike manner, when the tide sets In the d|
rection of Olympia, the Narrows becon1
swift and turbulent stream.
Large steamboats, struck by the cnl
trary currents groan and creak and srs
under the strain. This being so, 1t ~
wonder that small craft often overtm
in the Narrows. A whirlpool has Be-
known to seize a rowboat and twisI
round and round until the rowers am@
despaired of coming out alive.
The rumble of the tides, when runn9
at full, is like the distant rumble Of "
ocean. The terrors of the sea are an eF
ment of it's charm, and so it is with "
terrors of the Narrows.-Tacoma Ledsa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
KENNEBEC
MT. VERNON.

The annual reunion of the Robinson
family was held Wednesday, Aug. %, il
Mt. Vernon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
w. III. H. Williams and in Masonic hall
which adjoinS their home The family
came early in the morning and after re-
newing their acquaintance seated them
Sc Ives to bounteous dinner prepared nv
the ladies. After the dinner was over a
business meeting was held The records
OF the last meeting were read and were
followed by a brief talk by Jesse Robin
son, who gave short sketch of the life
of James Robinson, the founder of this
branch of the family James Robinson
was born in Deerfield N H., of Puritan
stock. and in 1900 moved to Mt. Vernon
ard took up the farm now owned bv Ca
leb Hall, whose wife is direct descend
ant of James Robinson. In a few we'll
chosen words Mr.. John W. Bacon of
Mercer advised the younger members of
the family to foster the reunion spirit
"ElCh started several years ago, and
each year to come together and bring
some additional bit of family history
At the election of officers James Robin
son Jewell of New Sharon was unani-
citation, Jesse Robinson of Mt. Vernon
vice president, and Ephriam Robinson of
Mt. Vernon secretary and treasurer. Tt
was voted to hold all subsequent re-
unions on the last Wednesday of August
and to accept the invitation of Mr.. and
Mrs. Calcdo A. Hall to meet with them
in 1910 at their home in Mt. Vernon. At
the close of the business hour music was
enjoyed and rceitations were given bv
Annie Douglass, Julia Williams. Mary A.
Bacon, Mae E. Hall, John w. Bacon and
Mrs. G. c. Rundlette. A photograph of
the group was made by local photo
Srapher. In the late afternoon lunch was
served before the party left for their
homes. For several years the attend
ance at the reunions has been increasing.
but this year showed the greatest in
crease with 40 members of the family
present. one. Mrs. Samuel Robinson, who
is past 80 years of age and In good health
The following We're present: Jesse Rob-
inscn. Miss Felicia Robinson. Mr.. and
Mrs Ephriam Robinson. Mrs. Samuel
Robinson, Mrs and Mrs. w Fl. Fl. Will
Hams and daughter Julia. Mr. and Mrs
c. A. Hall and daughters, Mae, Myrtle
and Carrie, and son Frank, Mr. and Mrs
George Crosby Rundlette. Mrs Dora c.
r. Parsons and Mr. and Mrs MAYNARD
Sherburne and son Donald of Mt Yer
non; Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Bacon and
sons. Nathaniel, Henry, Philip. John. 10
seph and James, and daughters, VeIma
Mary and Nellie, of Mercer: Mr. and
Mrs. James Arthur Jewell of WoIlaston
Heights, Mass; James II lowell lob,
NJ Rowe and Raymond Williams of New
Sharon Miss Anne Greedy of Portland,
and Miss Emma Field of Mars Hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
Causes of Failure.

Two of the most potent factors in rem
dering life a failure are generally selfish
ness and Incidence. Such love of self is
ways on the lookout for ones own inter-
ests-for that sort of selfish man gen.
orally succeeds in the world and gains
position, wealth or whatever object his
heart is set upon by dint of riding rough
shod over every one else and over the OBJ
stacles that place themselves in his path
but we mean the kind of self-love which
is almost wholly occupied with self-ex-
animation and analysis, that puts high
valuation on ones own merits and chafes
when others do not recognize them and
reward them as they deserve.
But still greater bar to success is that
incidence of mind and body that will not
ted by nature and education, but con-
stantly impels him to seek for some
place where his high talents will be so
appreciated that it will not be necessary
for him to work so hard While a good
education is not attainable by all, those
who have had the good fortune to receive
one should be held all the more RESPONSE
ton is a strong sword in the hands of
those who know how to use it in hewing
a way through difficulties: and so the edu-
Gated man has far less excuse than his
ignorant neighbor for permitting his life
to be a failure.-Charlestown News and
Courier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
BUTTONS THEY WEAR.
Fifty Per Cent. of New Workers Be
long to Some Society.

Anyone who pays attention to the ap-
pearancc of the folks he meets when out
walking is apt to notice the number that
sport lapel buttons of some sort 1t looks
as If about so per cent of the men in this
city are joiners; they belong to some So
clety or other. The habit of Joining is
matched by the desire to show the token
of the society.
Some man will come along with a Ma
sonic button. Then there will be an Elk
or So an Eagle, a Forester sandwiched
IN between couple of high school but
tons and closely followed perchance by
an emblem of the Knights of Columbus
The Holland Society lion appears now
and then and there are republican club
markers and indicators of membership in
those pedigree institutions which go back
to the revolutionary and subsequent wars.
Civil war and Spanish war buttons are
to be seen.
Occasionally khe glance shifts from
lapel to waistcoat as young man comes
wandering by with his hands in his
pockets. He is apt to display jeweled
college fraternity pin.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
TRICK OF BRETON WRECKeRs
How They Lured Mariners to D.
struction on a Dangerous Coast

Along this dangerous coast the hard.
hearted ''Pagani'' or wreckers had hs.
settlements. Many are the vessels ths
have been lured to destruction by thai
false lights; many are the drowned WIN
met their deaths through the treacbsn
of those to whom they looked for nd,
The Pagani were regarded with gstl
aversion by the people of neighbour
villages, but they knew no shame.
A favorite device was to fasten Ian
tern to a bulls horns and then tie mi
animals head to his forefeet and drvs|
him. along the cliffs. The stumbling move
ments of the poor beast agitated I'M
lantern in such a manner that to thoSF
at sea it resembled the light of a sill
pitching and tossing on the waters. Othd
vessels would feel that they could sd|
in the direction of this light in perfes|
safety, only to find that they had bea|
treacherously lured to destruction.
. or late years tales of bravery In sal,
ing life, of kindness toward the shh
wrecked, have softened the memory Of I
past reputation. Cases have been know
where the people have given their mos
treasured costumes to clothe the bod
bodies that have been washed ashore b
even in these days inhabitants of thh
wild region are extremely tenacious Il
their rights of wreckage.-Tregastel cor
respondence New Orleans Times Demo
crat,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
A SOUTHERN PARTY.
WaffIes Are the Dish That Make This
Entertainment Famous.

This sort of entertainment is regard
ed by some people, more especially men
as more disagreeable than even an af.
ternoon tea. Fortunately, however, II
is more of woman's party in this
country, and few men go to daytime
entertainments. formal breakfast is
very much like formal luncheon, ex-
cept that 1t takes place at II o'clock
and the viands are just bit different
But it is the informal breakfast par
ty of holidays and Sundays that is
really the charming feast. Some young
Southcrners who have recently settled
in New York are famous in their circle
of acquaintance for their Sunday morn
ing breakfasts, which take place at
half-past IL and are perfectly inform
al, though beautifully, served meals
with a menu to tempt the soul of a
hungry man. They are not in the least
like the French dejeuner la four
Ghetto, nor do they resemble the regu-
lation breakfast party of this country
with fish and an entree, salad, etc
They never wind up with black coffee
and cheese, and they never begin with
oysters. But the people who are far
tunatc enough to be invited seldom
take more than coffee and toast for
their first breakfast, in order to save
up as they say. for the banquet to
follow.
On being questioned about these Won
derfui menus these Southerners said
the dish that made these breakfasts
famous was waffies-waffles as lightly
crisp as flake of snow, which melted
in the mouth and held the same fas-
cination as the tarts in the old fairy
tale; when you had eaten one you
wouldn't stop until you had eaten "A
dozen. There were other things at
these parties which deserved considera-
ton, | found, but all only secondary
to the waffies There was always
grapefruit for a first course, and some
times there was broiled chicken and lit
tie individual Omelets: sometimes beef
steak and mushrooms, with fried ap-
pies, and often creamed brains which
tasted singulariy like sweetbreads AL
ways there were large cups Of rich and
very strong coffee. The waffle came
with the meal, so they said, and after
ward the plates We're removed, more
plates were placed and more waffies
brought on, which We're eaten with
butter and brown sugar.-New York
World
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
CampaniIe of St. Marks

The Campanile of ST. Marks has now
reached such height as to make an al.
most startling object Lesson on the terri
bly, prosaic state of hardness, tightness
smoothness, novelty and rigid repair in
which the ages of antiquity possessed the
buildings we hold venerable 1t is per-
feet fac-simile of the original belfry
tower of which the fall gave a shock to
all hearts: and that beautiful tower, be-
fore it fell, had a surface a sweetness,
an imperceptible disintegration which was
the bloom of time A random touch of
green lodged between it's bricks. thanks
to the birds or the winds. It's successor
is an almost hideous disappointment, and
looks like nothing but a part of some
monstrous factory.
Is it ever possible. or desirable. to re-
peat the past? But one thing is worth
repeating, and that is the hour. struck by
public clock. This. too. is lesson to
be learned at st. Marks. The two bronze
men on the top of the clock tower have
nouncements-a minute apart-of the
time. to The very great convenience of
citizens. Who has not. in hearing of less
conSdcrate clocks, complained of having
possibly missed the first stroke or two?
In Venice, whatever his inattention or
distraction may have been at the first
striking. he makes sure of the second
And at the last stroke. moreover, out
come the three Wise Men, and make their
bow to the sweet Madonna and Child. 1t
is not only the children of Venice that
stand to stare at the pretty puppet show
that has performed for some four CEN
turies.-London Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
TOM SAWYER AND JOE
WALCOTT WILL MEET

Portland. Me, Aug. 29.-The Pastime
Athletic Club will open its fall season
Labor day with bout between Tom
Sawyer. Portland's popular middle
weight, and Joe Walcott, ex-wcltcr-
al other bouts will also be arranged
for between now and the 9th of Sep
TENDER. Inasmuch as Sawyer beat
Young Jack Johnson at Rockland Fri
day night and Johnson recently
whipped Larry Conlcy at the Armory
A. A. at BOSTON, it may be seen that
Sawyer is a conner.