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Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
- The Scrap Book
it's First Letter.

They were playing a game in which s.ne ene gives out the Initial of some ,1,5af.t in the room and the rest of ,beFn try to guess the object. so they ,-ie,l ts get the hosts gray haired ia =.s+zr into if. But he held off
 .-<ura.'' said he, I'm a little bad in ,as spelling. I'd make no hand at such canle.
 -ah. come onw they pleaded. You tieE oat some object. tell us the letter :, t4eins with and well guess it.
 s5 The old man. cajoled. finally yield .s We'll, said he. then I wifi. The letter ls Fl"
 They tried and tried to guess what hs meant. Knowing his weakness ta smelling. his son picked ':phenograph, '' thinking the old gentleman might i'm ariae it began with an "F" But. no fe H=as wrong.
 Finally they all had to give 1t up and appealed to him to tel the article He looked wise and said: Well. since xez all give up what the thing is that her.as with an F., I'll tell yez It's the fw hatnot"
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
TRAIN ETIQUETTE.
6nali Eourtesies That Make Travelling
 Less Tiresome

Frequent journeys taken lately con vince me. said a woman recently. that what might be called train etiquette" Is usually disregarded. For instance. why is ii necessary to elbow and crowd to get fin and out of q ear any more than when occupying seat alone one should act as though personally insulted when the vacant place beside one is taken?
 One understands perfectly. of course. that each person would prefer to have whole seat 10 herself. One never finds an individual going into a car and sitting down beside stranger when there Is A whole seat vacant. IL is far more comfortable to have plenty of elbow room. not to mention the privilege of twisting and turning. But luxury of this sort is so pro nounoed that ft is a reason for run ming drawing room cars on trains. sometimes even on short journeys. In these cars each person pays extra. and not infnequenfly rt high rate. to have a seat a1one-a more comfortable one. to be sure but primarily alone. When there are no drawing room cars or extra expense canna be afforded it cer- tainiy becomes the part of good breed ing to make the best of the usual coach and not act surly because some one who cannot afford drawing room seat sits on fhe ether half of the sesst. Courtesy necessarily betokens a cer- tain grneio1Spess of manner if not of disposition. but fl is one of the nrts of civilization that can be assumed. though one has il not. When cars of suburban trains begin to fill and the late corners arrive it is exceedingly unnecessary to rdower at one who sfts beside former occupant. The very slightest effort wifi be enough fo keep one we'll hammered under the circum- stances.
 It has been particularly noticeable to me that the simple Httle act 'of cour tesy. -Ts this seat being reservedy' which is asked of the person already occupying the bench. Is rarely omit ted. Roth men and women employ h as rue and f Is the first step fo-
 ward train poifseness The next is to
 meet il in kind by replying graciously and politely that t is moi or that il
 is when the latter is ft,e ease. And
 there shcnN be ns resentfulness fl the manner.
 UniesS a ear is weii filled there is nc
 reason why parcels rhould not i~ put
 on a seat but when train space becfns
 fo be taxed il k . selfish person whc
 leaves bags or tundles where f<r~onf
 should sit Just as soon as the caf
 t,egins 10 fill parcels shonid either bf
 put on the floor or fn the racks and
 done. too. as though the act were
 willing one. not grudgingiy.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
A Cenial G-eetino.

A young New York broker If con. vivial habits fell fin with an old school friend who had gone on the road
 "Whenever you're in town come up and bunk with me" he urged his friend as they separated. No matter what old time 1t Is. If I'm not there just go ahead and make yourself at home I'll be sure to turn up before daybreak.'
 Soon after this the salesman arrived in town about midnight. and, remem- boring his friends invitation. sought out his boarding house. There was only dim light fiickering in the hall. but he gave the bell a manful pull. Presently he found himself face to face with landlady of grim and terri ble aspect
 Does Mir smith live hereT' he fal- tered
 He does snapped the landlady- You can bring him right inr-Every- body's.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Made the Duke Feel Cheap.

The second Duke of Wellington. though far from being stingy. was in many odd ways economical He discov- cred one day some champagne whi, l he considered and which doubtless was quite good enough for q ball sup per and which had the advantage of being extraordinarily lew in price. He ordered the quantity required and wns rejoicing in his excellent bargain when on opening one of the papers he en- eauntered tte following advertisement. Try our celebrated champagne at 3s shilllngs q dozen. as ordered hy his grace the Duke of Wellington far his forthcoming ball at Apsley House"
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
HE FELL ASLEEP.
A Cure For Insomnia and the Weird
 Effect it Produced

Recently a friend who had heard that sometimes suffsx from insomnia teld lie of sure cure. Eat A pint of peanuts and drink two or three glasses of milk before going to bed. said he, and I'll warrant you'll be asleep within halt an hour did nS he suggested. aad now fur the hene- ilt of others who may be aflif ted with insomnia l feel il to be ny dntv ta tpport what happened. So far as an able to recall the details.
 First let me say my friend was right. cid go to sleep very soon after my retirement Then a friend with his head under his arm came along and asked me if wanted te buy his feet. WIS negotiating with him when the drlson on which I was rld- ing slipped out of his skin and left me floating in mieair. While l was considering how I should get down a bull with two hesds peercd over the edge of the wal and said he would haul me ap f 1 wepld first climb un and rig windless fer him. So as I was sliding down the mountain side the brakeman cane Tn. and asked him when the train would reach my station.
 We paSsad your station 400 years ago. he said calmly. folding the train up and slipping t into his vest pocket
 Al this juneture the clown bounded into the ring and pulled the center pole out of the ground. lifting the tent and all the people in it up. while stood on the earth below watching myself 20 out of sight among the clouds above, Then I awoke and found I had been asleep almost ten minutes Good Health Clinic
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
...ure. candy ana cake

Mrs Blanche H Mason has been an- pointed assistant state factery Inspect. or for the state of Washington with a salary of Siaoo a year. She was for merly a factory inspector ln Michigan and has been district superintendent of the Washington Chiaren's Home society since she removed 10 the Ia cifie coast. She is widow with one son.
 Miss Mary Evans. A NJ. Lit n. q graduate = Mount Helyake has re signed aS president ef Lake Erie eel ieee. PaiaeSsiile. o.. after q service ef fcrty ycars She win he suececdest hv Miss Vivian Blanche Small. associate professor i7 the Latin department 0f Mount Hoiycke. Miss Small WIS graduated from Mount nolgelle ia ISses and received the naSter's degree from the University of Chicago ln t9ts5, Fur several yours she has been assistant secretary ~ the National Aftmnae asS0ctation and for twn wears aead Of Mead hall. one of The dorni tories at Mount Helyoke
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23

lfda. renewing as soon as the heat subsidies. Ten minutes of this makes the whole face rrSi. and as the hleed recedcs the lids bleach with the rest of the skin.
 Almond meal Is preferred by some women te soap and acts as a pleasing alternative to soap at any time. This softens. cieanSes and whitenS he skin. Indian Girl te Write kneriesn Play.
 Emma Ralnei. fuli hleosied Indian, has become possessed of the ambition to write the great American play. she Is a graduate ef Carlisle aud lives Tn Seattle, She Intends to give ail her time in the next two years te work on a rlSy which she believes will ee
 American in the biggest sense" Miss Rainel thinks the great Ameriesn play" should have Indians and white settlers as principals. and she will swing the action around mixed group If this kind. She has selected Seattle as her home because she thiaks that in the far west only is ta be found the spirit which animated the pioneers who pushed the eountry's frontier te the Pacific. She has arranged to visit Indian villages la the west of this country and also in Canada in seareh of material or @atmosahere, Miss Ra;ncl was graduated from Carlisle with high henors.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
A Bitter Dose.
Ben Jonson

An old negro man was riding on the train and fell asleep with mouth wide open. \ nisehievous drummer came along. and. having convenient cap sule of quinine in his pocket. he nn- eerked il and sifted it well on to the old negro's palate and the root of his tongue. The old darky. awakening. be cane much disturbed. He called for fhe conductor and asked. Boss, is dere q docter en ais here train ?'
 II don't knew.' said the conductor. eAre you sick?"
 Vas. sah; I sho' is sick | sho' is sick
 What is the matter with vouf''
 T dunno. sir, but it tastes like busted my gall"
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
The Witty Warden.

"Yon'd' hardly expect to find sense of humor in prison officials says an American representative oa the inter national prison commission. -'but dur- ing an, inspection made by some Amer jeans interested in penal matters of a penitentiary in England one of us was thus surprised.
 s.I presume observed the American that here. as elsewhere yoa prison a. ficials find existence painful enough.
 .s-..I think .ou may fairly say so, sir. responded the warden with a grim smile. 'seeingtt tthe number of fetons We have on our ha nds "-Lippincors
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Dusty.

Alongside the secretary of states desk is great globe. standing over six feet high. One day Mir. Knox con suited il to see if 1t were really true that the sun never sets on our do- minions nowadays or to learn some thing else of equal importance The Pennsylvania statesman is the pink of neatness and was somewhat irritated to find that the big revolving ball soiled his coat sleeve.
 William. he said sharply to the messenger and laying his finger on the globe, there s dust there foot thick"
 Its thicker'n dat. MT Secretary replied the negro with that familiarity that comes of mingling with greatness.
 What do you mean2" demanded the premier
 Why, yeu'se got yuh fingah on de desert of Sahara
 Mir Knox did badly st trying te sup press a smile.
 You'll find some ON the Atlantic ocean. too" he remarked as he re turned to his desk.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
The Noble Nature.

| Is not growing like tree Ia bulk doth make man better be Or standing long an oak. three hundred year. TO fall log at last. dry. bald and scar X liIy of day
 Is fairer far in May. Although it fail and die that night. l. was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions We just beauties And in short measures life may perfect be.
 Pen Jonson
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING

Mrs. eoda LoebInger and Miss Helen Murphy of Brooklyn are 10 edit the new suffrage monthly. and they pre- pose to have if on sale at all news. stands
 At the recent convocafion of the state church in Finland it was decided by large ma jority to recommend that full suffrage fin church affairs should te given to women and that they should be eligible for sH church of, fees
 The suffrage store kept open for one week in Boston is said to have pfeved . treat suecess. More than . th0n- saDd new signatures were added to the national sudrnee petition and . lAFge
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Putnam and Providence

l Leave Putnam for Providence and way yuoints 1 at 6-35 A. III. changing at Eimsiie on ears ef | the Providence and Danieisou Railway, leaving Elmville iat G.45 and s.45 s. m. and hourly ! thsfeafter 10 and ineiading 6.45 P m. Returs- ing. leave Market square. Providence, ss 5.lB q. in. and hourly thereafter to s.f3 T. n., thea | b.45 P. m. Fare 70 cents. sDocs not run Sundays. tSnndsys, one hour later. xsundsys, boars later. Isge with cars for Moosup This tahie subject to change without notico A ts Court of Probate held n lI'stnsn .Iikia "A snd for sls district of PatnHn on ths tse rsr.sni. Es.-sd .. wnsht, JsAee. On notioE Of Ad<ilus Chsbot. Exscstdx n fhe tssssts esiste ot tsaneots C. chabos. late q This court doth dscses that slx nenshs he nl loved spd limited fDE the sss dttors Of sntd eG1nte Q ssaiIas sas.r M ess.s 1. ssa.s:s VI sss . sss
 s:s s.:p., s ss ss.ss s:ss: ss.ss sss'iss < =. f. s s. @ s s sy .ss1e .ss s.s ss s sss. ss:ss .: M % % place where the dscessed iasi dweif.
 c~stinsa iron Record,
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 p..,ssss s.a ,fs is;s..s:;,ss ssss ss'' . ssss M sf fstnsa, Conn. hy pfacs of bualnsss r ne8 located within N0 feet ia direct lina 1T church ediiice os public scboOa hosse. IT tbe preuis~s pertainipH theretG or any poos-oAkee e pabtic ubrnfys or cons teYy. Dated q. Putnam. shfs fsth day = July '. D., 1So9.
 JkkKY lAnnY. ADp11eant We. the uDd~rsiGsed. are sss6tess snd fax. p2yrr., as sleased by isu, of fhs foun el IT. nam Cohn.. ssd hereby endeSse ths erptle115oo of the above named Jsrsy Labey ief ssek lle- omee.
 Dated as rss.A.. ress.. sss. lssA ~ = | Juiy A. U., i1ov-
 l kS.sss ks:sss's '! sisSs.<: 1;,;.<:: f.&: wn41 Ikessoy eesfffy thst tb< ohps< NSo~l6 snk&1o61 aee tlecsoFo ae1 tsx pa0olg. - 110rN1 &1 f1US
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Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
OF CHECKED alseHaM.

The gingham is green and white The edges are hemstitched with white. A green and white cord knotted about each end makes 1t possible 10 remove the cover without ripping. An attrac- tive cushion may he made from pure white Of from plain green with white cords
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
 .Placinn the Order.

"wet's yoarng' asked the waiter ef . quick lunch patron.
 spcughnuts and black coffee" was the reply.
 And the waiter sent in the order to the cock by wireless. One in the dark an two rubber tires''
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Man Isa Free Aoent.

Man is either free or he is not free. If ht. Is not free he cannot in cases of conflicting motives choose, but must blindly follow one of the impulses. But we know from consciousness that heecan decide between conflicting mo- tives. Therefore ii is false that be is not free He mnst therefore be free Hepburn.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23

thcrStere. II kidney trouble Is permitted to continue. serious fe- suits are most likely &a Aallex atar other esggans u8Y need at tei'tion. hut ypaf kisl- NevS most, because
 thSv do ui ost and should have attention first. Therefore. when
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
On. on the Man of Method.

Don't wait for me" he said te his better alah "I may be rather late, but business Is business yon know and canE be helped"
 The next morning the man of method was far from either looking well a feeling we'll At breakfast he sat list lrssly toying with hhs toast and coffee, while his spouse sat stonily silent be hind the csffeepot The breakfas' room clock was equally silent.
 Maria. my dear. there must be something wrong with that clock am sure l wound 1t up isst night" re- marked the husband.
 No answered hts wife. you wound up Frendy,s muac box Instead. and had 1t playing Home, Sweet Home. sf 3 o'clock tn the morning. The hall clock has also stopped. and 5ou have screwed yosr corkscrew right snto the telephone --yndge's Library.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Sufficient Unto the pay.

One summer day cclored mar and his family of eight, who depended en- tirely on fhe town for their support. started away from home. all arrAysd in their best, seach carrying bag of goodies. Oneeaf their beDefactors net them on the roaa
 Well. UnclesSsm. where are you so- dng with ali your family so dressed ups" was the inQsiry.
 Why. boss" sas1 Sam. "doan' yon know the circus am come to townF
 '.Yes. but I can't afford to go and take all my family
 Well. boss. I tell you. it is jes' dis away wid us We done sol de health stove cause de winter am fur on. but de circus am heree'
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
FOR THE COTTAGE.
A Charming Porch Cushion of Checked
 Gingham.

One of the simplest of summer cot tage porch cushions can be made In bolster fashion out of checked glng- ham. Here Is one with cross stitch design in different shades of green.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Tho Insanity.

How was he acquitted" 2" Insanity
 He doesn't seem crazy" He isn't IL was the jury that was or"-kansas City Times.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Gowns Raise Angry Passions.

A single spark of humor would save women many a heartreak and also make them appear less ridiculous. The Duchess of Roxburghe. formerly May GoeIet of New Y1k city. and Mrs. George Keppel wore froeks ex- actly alike T; the Royal Ascot races in England and they were so much ruff fed in temper that for them the day s racing was spoiled. 1t is said that they cast dark looks at each other and. although friends of many years standing. deliberately kept apart dur ing the day. Yet d genuine laugh would have saved the situation and would have given nerriment instead of the tragedy which the women made out of it. Men in tbe same fix would not lose q minute iB finding out if their tailor had played a trick on them and would ehaff In genuine amusement. Buf to women there h Defhing more serious in the world than dress. and 1t is not impossible tint this act of deceit by Paris drrssnaker may mean the epd of the friendship be
 tween Mrs Keppel and fhe daehess
 Stranger things have happ<ned- and it is indicated by the hostility fbey mani
 Tested when they first saw each ~9heT
 Mrs Keppel bears a reputatSon as inc moM fa,rfal woman in English SO cie4y. Sne alone is able to manage King Edward in his irritable Dtssds. a-d yef here she loses her baIaDee completely The moment she discovers fer own frcs.k has been duplicated
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23

AfA cOuKT OF PkOgATE HOLDEN A1 "A Tbompsoa v1thtn and for The Dfsssics et
 fes<nf 0EOKGE s ensD8DY, Jrsiee.
 On motion a HAsviet '. lesls. Exeeuffix. on th< testats e.tsss of nasy x. Iewis. late q
 ThIs Court d0eh A<csee fhes xix ,atnfhs be sl- lowed snd limiae1 los the e1edffofu of sai1 <stau to exhtttt fke1s elstas aGninst ths saae 70 tk6 Executrix ssd directs tat public ncfiee oa newspaper hasfng ctrcslaaten h sa1d distvtc1 sd ty tAwtina CT t4<soof ea the pahtlc steI Dest is s.56feus q 7h0AnpsoK usassst the pln0a uh<se the 6roexne1 iass 1Uete. E6ut1o4 1na0 u<aor1.
 H-4 GD0n0G .. Cn00of, 3n6na~
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
His rask.

George-with fhe assurance of your love could conquer the world Grace That Will not be necessary. All you have to do is to conquer papa--Lon. don t-Bifs.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Expensive.
4 po,;.e Waiter.

Here. waiter. exclaimed an irasci= ble diner. ..tiis beef you have given me isn't ff for pig to eat.
 Well. sir. don't eat fl then the waiter advised pleasantly = London Scraps
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
yEslDANrfaL SECTION
KtfRAf. fKfE DfcLivERN.

Rural Gsftier. issse daily. lSandass and Hali. tass eNeente.ta stS.lQA. h. nefnsn st S.ia F D. Mailshie matter. ae}shiae { pounds CT ieSs
 srat ey Ragsi 1arners must be prepaid hy
 SfaaiiaA afiNe4l.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Women assssr Educated.

Professor Edward Thorndike of Co- lunif,ia university says that men teach. CTS are not so well educated as the women teachers as general thing. Men do not teach any longer than women. either. which confradicfs the general idea that women do not make a profession of teaching. while the men do.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23

Every real and searching effort at self improvement is of itself . iessos of profound humility,
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Not an Initator,

Mrs. Jones, a fussy, fdgety old lady, who was called by some folks a busybody. snapped out to her paster as be set out for fortnighrs vacation;
 satan never takes vacation, Mfr Steenthlx-"
 Well, my dear Mrs. Jones" the minister cheerfully answered that is just why ] am taking a vacation. l never did believe in initiating Satan"
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
QMxtrooful.

A butter and egg man wns visited by chap who beugAt four of his best eggs. This chap fook the eggs home. put them on to bot,. told his wife to take them of at the end of three min etes and then went upstairs 10 shave When he caSae down again half as hour later the eggs were still boiling away. He removed them from the pot. put them in cold water. drfed then and gave them to his little daughter.
 Take these eggs back" he saA- 're the man and tell him if was ducks eggs that we wanted. If he hasn't gof ducks eggs bring the money hack
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Often The Kidneys Ars
 Weakened hy OVeT-HoIk.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

Weak ard unhealthy kidneys are re- spensibie for much sickness ndsuiferiug,
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Your Iaak.

Let each one accept his task. task wbieh should fil his life It may be very humble: 1t will not be the less useful. Never mind what if is so long as 1t exists and keeps you erect. When You have regulated 1t without excess. just the quantity you are able to ae- eompiish each day. it will cause you to live tn health and fn joy.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
 MALLS OPEN FROM

Boston. New York, Hartford sna all roiAs
 north, east, south and wes. al s.lA a. sn. Roston. S.ia, tO.sa a, ni., S,lo. 6ua D. ra. panielsen. sla, Il 8. m., s.ta P. m. Norwich, \ 10, II a. ni., 2.ab. 6.0A ?. m. Hssslfsi siN, n \. m., t.i0. 6.th D. m. New York. S.ta. Il a. m, t.ln, 6,4A. p. m Worcester. s.ia g. m, eos F. m. Webster, s.lh a. ssas, 6.nA |. m. Wiilimantit, S.ia. II a. ui., 10 ?. m. Sua.ae< from all t,s,iuts S Stl a m,
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23
Trolley Time Table The Consolidated Railway Co

Time given for cars leaving Front and
 Main Street
 Leave Putnam for Worcester and intermeti- ate stops Al .o.lT, ss.00, 4. .s5 a m, aud hourly until Is.o5 ?. m. Leave Worcester tClty HaIl) t1.i5 < m.. and lonfly until 0.Ibp I Time hours and 70 minutes fare s5 crnts.
 Leave Putnam for Webster aud internaedists stops at s7.l7. s6 07 .. m., II 5B ., n,.. snd then hourly until 9.5b p.m. isesurnniag. leave webster st 6.los \. ui.. 7.f5 a. m.. and hourly until loAop, m, Faro 2e cents
 Leave Putnam for Dayvilis and inoerms3iate stops Al x6.3o N. m. snd hourly thereafter until ll.3o p. m. Returning, leave DayviIle at ssoDo, o.4b .. nj. 6.l0 .. m., Dsyviile tcar honseJ 7.N m.. and hourly until llO.28 ?. nj. Fare 10 cents.
 Leave Patnan for nanieison at x6ab .. m.. then hourly until l035 p. n. Returnin9 leave Danielson st t7 10 .. m. and then hourly until until l0.l0 p. m. Fare s5 cents.
 Leave Putnam for Central Village snd inter mediate stops st xs.35 .. m. hourly nntil e.55 ?. m. Returning, leave Central Village sso.lo \. m., .45 (. n,, hourb iheresfies until 9t1 ?. m. Fare 25 cents. All cars connect at Ceptral Village for Moosup. Pare ceats.
 Leave Norwich for Putpam Tt S.45 .. m.. and hourly nntl s.i5 ?. m. Fare 55 eents. . fy Beg,nnipg l2.25 aoop- between Mechanics vile and Central Village. SITS leave Putnam. going North lainutes of Inc hour, and 23 minutes Of the honr. South [ minstes past the hour and 5o minutes past the hour.
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23

When fasterers meet the devil go<s 10 dinner-itaiian Proyeys,
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23

kx eiA Carriers tiasiV, Sundays ard Holidays excyptesl as S.sa .. n. aud 4.lo 2. u.. aud II .ea m. ia shc Business Section. onc deiiyvlN hY Glts Cas'efs on Holidays.
 selections and frspatehe~ From Inc Sslcet Letter haNes, lSUudSYs and Hci5siaNS eXerpied.l
Putnam patriot., 1909-07-23

how 10 find out 1t you have kidney or bladder trouble. Mention this paper when writing to Dr. kiimer X Go, Ringhamten, N. \. Don't make any mls- take, but remember the name. Swamp Root, and don't let dealer sell you something in place of Swamp-Root--f you do you will be disappointed.