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Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
 Took if to Himself.

A we'll known hotel keeper and poll tician received an appointment as col his office one morning. he found on his desk a letter addressed to him official ly and without any pestruark. Upon opening the letter he was surprised to find a SJoo bill. to which was pinned piece of paper with these words: Conscience money" Folding up the greenback and tucking it carefully in his vest pocket. he remarked, '1 al- ways did suspect that bartender of mine.''
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Fair Exchange \ New Back for an Old One
 How 1t Is Done in Putnam.

The back aches st times with q dull. indeseribsele feeling, making you weary aud restless: piercing psias sEassz aesess AH feStaa c, tAs Kidney. ]. aud again the loins sfs so lsme to stoep is seeay. No use to rub ot apply a plaster 10 the back in this condition. Yoa eannot reach the cause. Exchange the back for new and stronger one. Follow tue example oi this Putnam cisixen.
 '. q, Franklin, Retired. sT Chapman st., Putnam, Conn, says: sThe tssti- menial gave for publication regarding nosn's Kidney Pms several years ago stiii helds good, as the cure effected al thst time has beeu permanent cue. A bad fall was the direct cause of my kid. ncy complaint. Ny back would pain me and ct night would be unable to fnd s comfortable position in which to rest. l finally learned of poanis Kidney Pills, procured a box at Dresser's drug store and began their use. This remedy pro- we'd blessing to me and soon relieved my suffering. Ot course, l am getting along in years and do not expect to ever be per msnently cured, but am glad to know ot . remedy like Doan's Kidney Pills that can be depended upon to bring reliei.n
 For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents Foster Milbuen Co.,, Buffalo. New York, sole agents for tho United States.
 Remember the name--Doan's and take pa ot her.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

preparing to % to bed. In the morn ing when he started to dress there were startling disclosures. Hastily summoning the steward. he exclaimed, steward, las night l put my clothes in that ar cubby hole, an they haint thar now. an want 'em.
 That ain't clothespress, said the sympathetic steward eonsoiingiy; sthat's 2 porthole. sir.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Judqed by the Odds.

Once when Lionel Brough gave his humorous entertainment at a north ern lunatic asylum he spent the hour he had to wait for his train in playing one of the inmates. a harmless old gen tleman. game of billiards. MT. Brough offered the patient 70 in 100 and was beaten easily. If you go about giving odds like that said the patient. they'll put you in here with me-
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Georna Meredith.

The legend that in his early days the late George Meridith was so poor that he invested all lis funds in sack of oatmeal. subsisting thereon while he wrote Evan Harrington" Is denied by NIT. j. A Hammerton in his book George Meredith In Auecdote and Criticism" One part of that pie turesqae if baseless story WAS to the effect that the novelist was not able to buy fuel and was accustomed to carry the bag of oatmeal across the rooms to keep himself warm.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Quick Rspsirs.

Siam has electricity. says the Cal cutta Times. and the thoughtful man. ufacturers of it have provided to the best of their ability for every conceiv- able accident For instance. when the lights 20 out the remedy is to follow the directions in this notice:
 Bangkok. sir-For the case that your electric light should fail we beg to send you inclosed a postcard. which please send US at once when you find your light out The com pany will then send you another post card Yours truly.
 MANAGER SIAM ELECTRICITY COM PANY, LisalIED.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

Time given tor ears leaving Front and
 Main Street
 Leave Putnam for Worcester and intsrnsdt s.s .seRs q 's.7 'so9 s [; m. and Aosriy es.riy Hail) sf 0.13s m., sad Louriy until els ,. . Tine hours and 70 minutes fare 6 csnss.
 Leave Putnam for Webster aud isssrmsdists stops st e7.i7, seM .. n., q $ q. n.,. asd then hourly until o-5t pm. hetnrnsing. leave Webster Il 6.1Ds .. n.. 7st5s .. a.. asd hourly until i0.lSp. n. Pas 2Q censs
 Leave Putnam for Deyvflls asd iseermsdiass ,;"P: as s n ..d ssa,!y sssTssss r;,,s s':a . s5JO0, s.l5 .. n. s.Io |. n.. Dayviils fer houset; 7.2S n., ssd hourly unti llO.2 D. m Fare 10 cents.
 Leave Putnam for DaaieIson sf x6.3e .. n.. then hourly until i0.D ?. n. Hctaraing leave Danielsoa ss T 10 .. n. snd thss hosriy until nntil i0.l0 ?. ID. Pare 10 cents.
 Leave Putnam fcs Central Village and inssr. mediate aoys at s635 |. n. hourly until 0zs ?. n. Returning, leave Csnfrsl Village ss6.l5 .. u.. .<S .. n., hourly theresfss1 uatil oA5 ?. n. Fare z5 cents. Ali carr eennscs at Certrsl Village for Moosnp. Ears eeass.
 Leave Norwich for Ppsasm st .S6 :. m.. snd heariy uptI 8.45 ?. .. Fare 55 eents- H-BexsniDs TAPS soon, bssussn Mechasics- vile snd Centrsi Village, ears lsase Puaosm. going North s tsinutes of the hour, cad za minuses q The honr. sasih 5 mipsses psst ths hour and 8 mipnies pass the hour.
 Putnam and Providence
 Leave Putnam for Providence snd vsy poiass q GAS .. n. ehAaxing q Elmviife en cnfs ol the Prpvidepce and Dssieisos Railway. Ieevipg Elnyiise sss s.45 and ssS .. ms snd housiy shsresfssr to and inelndiax 6.45 ?. n. Keturi- inx. leave Market Square, Frovidesre. u S<k C. n. and hourly thereafter to 3.l5 ?. u.. sken 9<lt ?. m- Faxe 70 ceuts.
 sDoes not rue sandsys-
 $6andeys. ope hour later.
 x8apdsys. houfs laser.
 All souShhpana csrs couneef q Centra1 VII laae wizh eArs ter Mocsup
 This tahls fnbjec4 ts eAanos vi1Iout noQ(
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
No Harm Done.

We've been having regular clear ance at home" explained MT. K at the office. throwing all sorts of old things away. l put one of my we'd ding presents on the fire this morning.
 Did you reailyg- asked a mortified colleagu What was it:'
 "A copper kettle" replied X--Lon- 6Oo Mail
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
 The#C Cubbv Hole.

Simeon Easygo. after living all of his sixty years on farm, decided to take an ocean voyage. On board ship ey- erything was very strange to him. and he found his little statervom somewhat eramped He obviated the lack of space. however. by slowing his trou- sers and shoes into round cupboard in the side of the vessel when he was
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Attest, EDWARD e. WRIGHT. Judge.

WANTED--S Success Magazine wants an energetic and responsible man or woman in Putnam to collect for re. newals and solicit new subscriptions during full or spare time. Experience unnecessary. Any one can start among friends and acquaintanees and build up paving and permanent business without capital. Complete outfit and instructions free. Address, "VON,' Success Magazine, Room l03, Success Magazine Building, New York City, N. Y.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
 Prcaression.

But sometimes it's right to tell white He. isn't itf"
 Perhaps But I notice that when q man gets that idea once fl isn't long tiii be becomes color blind."-Cleve- land Leader.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
ssIa and French Cookery.

Some years ago Mr. George Angus tus sala went to Paris on behalf of the London Telegraph to write on the subject of French cooking and French restaurants Such praise of Parisian ktckshaws was never Iavfsbed before. and the extoiling. 10 fhe complete dis eorndture of English cooks. tasted for fully six weeks Everything tn tbe cooking line in Paris was graud. esefy
 thing in England in the same line was ,,rr,hle At the end of the six weeks Nr sala returned to London. went iu- rsediafeiy to the Cheshire Cneeses ID Fleet street. and said to the head wsgser. William. bring me q peef- sseak. some potatoes in their tackets and n pint of ale. I've had nothing e eat for six weekas-Liverpooi Courief-
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

vigor and cheerful ness soon disappear when the kidneys are out of order or dis eased.
 Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that 1t is not uncom- mon for a child to be born afflicted with weak kiducys. If the
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Cheerful and HopefuI.

|4R men whom have seen succeed U life have always been cheerful hopeful men. who went about
 oasiness with a smile on their and took the changes and 8es Of this mortal life like men. as rough and smooth alike as 1t &-Charles Kingsley.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Rye Straw

X tn Court of Probate held Al Wao fsIock wiihin A and for the district of Woodstock on the N day of Aug. \. h, lsop.
 Present, Clarence II. Child. Judge. On motion of ,fudson Sanger of south Wood. stock. Conn Adminissrs.or on the In testate IS. tate of Eimirs X. Wells. late of Weodstock, Conn. within said district deceased.
 fhiSeeurt doth deefee that six months he al. lowed aud limited for the cst aitors of said estate to exhit.it thelr claims against the same to the Administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper having circalation in said dist riei, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post In said town Of Woodstock nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
 Certified from Record, A s CLARENCE II. CHILD, Judge Ats Court of Probate H.id at Putnam IACunn.. withl= and for the district Of fat- nam on the 2ist day of Sept. A. D, 1900.
 Present, Edward a. Wright, Iaire. Estate of James lawton, late Of Putnam in said district deceased.
 The administrator de honis non with will annexed having made written applica. ton to sad court, in accordance with the stAtnte, for an order Of sale of the whole UT part Of Ehe Teal estate described theteiu it Is ordered that said application he heard at the Probate office in Putnam on the esth day of Sept, iaep, at 10 o'clock tn the forenoon and thai uotlcs there ef be gwen. by inserting copy of this order In the Putnam Patriot. a newspaper having a circulation in n.id District and by posting Of Putnam, and that return be made to this Court.
 EDWARD Il WKIItHT .fuftUe.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

If we had DO failings ourselves we should not take so much pleasure in finding out those of others--Rochefou cauld.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Success.

Success is the hand trained to do its
 work,
 The eye that sees that the lines run
 true, The ear that hears when the truth you
 shrk
 The brain that conceives old truths
 anew. Success is the strife with the heart agiow. The effort we make for our fellow man. The pride that laughs at the outer show. The soul that fuifills its highest plan. E H Ellsworth in New York Inde- pendent.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

child urinates too often. if the urine scalds the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an age when 1t should be able to control the passage. it is yet afflicted with bed-wet. ting, depend upon if, the cause of the difi- culty is kidney trouble, and the first step should be towards the treatment of these important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to diseased condition of the kidneys and bladder and not to habit as most people suppose.
 Women e well a men are made misef. able with kidney and bladder trouble. and both need the came great remedy. The mild and the immediate effect Of SwaDD.Root is soon realized. II tissoh by druggists, in fifty. cent and one-dollar size bottles. You may y@Es have . sample bottle ::s :: by mail free. also .
 pamphlet telling sll
 about Swamp-Root, H..s sfsss-ps1a including many of the thousands of testi- monial letters received from suferers who found Swamp-Root to be just the remedy needed. in writing Dr. Kilmer q Co.,, Binghamton. Y. Y-. be sure and mention this paper. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. and the address, Binghamtou, N. Ys- ou every bottle
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

-General." he expostulated. this dog is not properly muzzled."
 sYes, he is, sir," asserted Butler syes. be is. l have examined that Nlotic statute. and I find it says that every dog must wear muzzle. It doesn't say where the dog shall wear the muzzle, and 1 choose to decorate the tail of my dog instead of the head with this internal contraption."
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
The - Scrap Book
obeyed the Law.

when Benjamin F. Butler lived in roueIl. Mass. he had little black ..d fan aog. says t3se Saturday Evea- ,nv Post. One morning as be was -.r,ing down the street. followed by ,za aez. a policeman stopped him and
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Women X Vol \ Msn ap Mado nsanbIe
 hy kilney and Bladder 1fuuhle.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, discourages and essensambition; beauty,
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Putnam Mail Service
IoOo. POST OFFICE OPEN

SoO0.
 POST OFFICE OPEN
 From 6.ao .. m. to s T. m. sundays, from s.a0 to p.su \. m. The lobby win remain open to Lock Isox holders untll IA n. Holidays from 20 am to !2 m.,S.j0 to p.m. Carriers window open sandAys from H.So e p.sp.
 MONEY ORDER DIVISION Open ffom \ .. n. to | ?. m., closed on Hun- days and Legal Holidays. Registry Division open during ohice hosrs
 pELSvmRIEs fly City Carriers Daily, Sundays ard Holidays csceptodl at $40 .. n. and A.i0 ?. ms; and ll.05 .. m, in tue Business Section. One delivery by City Carfiers on iloiidays.
 selections sad Deepafehes From the strcet Letter boses, tSandays ane Holidays eAcepied.l
 nEspESriAL SECTION. Collections. Despatehes e.isto % a. m. mail despatched :, 7:ios, n. S.s0 to 6. 30 l. m.. 1" l2.b '''' smosT sp "ss F ASD i rLm STREET nox.p p'- g.i5 a. n'.. mail despatched at 7le |. 1000 a. tn., l0.i0 Ills a. m., i2.ib " a.soa u,.. :. i. s.ss ?. n. bU0 ?. m., :. !" 1ib
 RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
 Routes so ls <. Hnd Rural Carriers leave daily, Sundays and Iioll- days excepted, atH.t0a m. return at 5.iO ?. -. Mailablc matter, weighing { pounds or leo sent by Rural Csfrers must be prepaid hy stamps affixed.
 MAILS OPEN vROn Boston, New York, Hartford and all poist north, east, south and west st s.lb |. n. Boston, SIS, i0st5 s. m, 3.4b, 6.o6 ?. n. hau. A A H Hft Norwich, Slh, n s. m,, 3.4b. 6.00 ?, m. Hartford. Slh, II |. m.. 4.l0, $40 p. VI. New York. SIS, Il :. n., 4.lO, G.l5, ?. m. Worcester, s.in .. ni., 6.0b ?. n. Webster, 6.i5 a. n., 6.06 ?. m. wiIiimantic, B.tb. II .. m., 70 ?. n. Sundays from all points a.30 .. tA.
 MAILS CLOSE r0R Boston, 10 O.fe n. m.. .l2 .<8p.n Danielsen. 70, 1910 :. m.t o.so, 7!s ?. n. Hartford. 7.40. i0.t0 .. m.. 5.3b. 7.46 P. n. New York, 7.tO, lO.l0 s.m., 3.f6,5 35.7.4s ?. n New Haven, 7s40, l0.l0 |. ms b.35, 7s46 D. m. Norwich, 7.4D, Io.l0a. m. 6.35, 7.41 ?. n. williman,ic. 10: 10. 10 | m.. 5.s5, Mp: West and Southern States, 7.i0 7.4o, io.i0, .. m. 3I5, 5.3D 5.3b, 7.l5 p. m. Worcester and New London, North, Wsy 6u- tions. 7.l0 |. s., 3.S5 ?. m. Worcester and New London, South. Way G1np tions. I 70 :. m., s.Sb ? m. Boston anJ Hartford. Esat, Way 6tat,osA 5.le q. m. Boston snd Hartford West, wsy Stations, S1o ?. m. Boston snd Pough., East, Way stations. 3xo D. m. Bosson ssd roagh.. West, Way Stations. is.ie q. m. Boston, Providence and New Tort. Esst, Wag Stations, i0.i0 a.m. E lO.30 .. n4 wooissocks, South. North. Fad, l0.So . -, b.36 ?. m. Nights for sli points 7.46 ?. .. 6undsvs for all points, 3-50 ?. .. F0nSfret !, ,l6 |. a.. 6.35. woodssoek. sossh. Eat saA Nsrtk io.so s.'n- 35 ?. m. Wee Woodssock. swoodstocti ..vslisy. Weu1- ford and Eastford 10. .10 .. .. West Th~mpson 7.t3 |. m. Nights for nli points ! .46 D n. Bandsys Ios ail points 5-30 .. -.
 rnAgK c. LETTEns. pss1nasAns
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

told him that. in accordance with an ordinance inst passed. be must muzzle the dog.
 Very well said Butler.
 Next morning he came along with the dog. and the policeman again told him of the muzzling or dinanee and re quested bim tT
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
2 %sENx S8sA1E.ss'i,u,,ll s,,, 7. !,

She gazed at him haughtily.
 How is thatT she asked sternly. are no society columns. No matter what you are doing. the public is in absolute ignorance of it."
 And, sinking back. she muttered soft ly to herself:
 This is indeed hellr'-Life.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
rhs Two Ia White.

Efrsty McDougall, who lived ID re mote highland parish. had visit rom her Edinburgh nieces. who were to snend a week or two with the old iady. She determined to show them on on sunday at the ancient village XIX oi Tochaber. The young ladies wore cos ,unes of the purest snowy hue At tne ,,o;,,t of his sermon the minister. ID sr.eo pirg of the angels of heaven, was heard to say: To the consternation of the eoagre- cation Kirsty was heard to e1eialm.
 aIt,s ma twa nieces. sir. fra Eain- burgh."
 An Attentive Daughter
 T don't see why you are not as ceh- siderate of ny comfort as you used 70 be of your fathers" remarked nus' hand to his wife. who had shown signs o, neglect When come into the bouse I have to hunt for ny slippers and everything else happen to "ahs. hut when used to court you anu oa' fs,ber would come in from the essy. vou would gather up his things wnsel % his easy chair to the Ere. warm A-s sIInners and get him head ress aisu \ foot rest. so that All ne hsa " ~ ras to be comfortable x.-, krOh that vas only 10 naAs n.
 deep sooner- vas the yoans
 stisfactory explanasion.-lon'
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
PLEASANT AT FIRST.
Huf the New Arrival Re,Gixed q. Las.
 Just Where She Was.

Hut the New Arrival ResIixsS r I.,
 Just Where She Was. A modern lady died and went to hades His majesty met her deferep- aally at The gate.
 WM ii be possible for ne to secure m establishment herey she said Certainly. madam
 Tn desirable locAtiong- T think So.
 T don't care 10 be near the rirrar and should like to be sure 10 get suitable seg8aa1s.'
 Ton shoald experience no difficulty. There are several good agencies T could give dinner part.es when l hked3~
 Dear me. yes
 And make a splurge at :tY' "Oh. certainly.
 T should expect to spend my sum- mers abroad ,,
 Quite right. RAgSAtiekets free.s You have oFfaFX ss,1{ti Tsns.,.15{ti ti.,Gt1Isss,sssssss'5.'' sss5 ''2sa sa. smiled slightly
 Do yoH kBow.- she said. T am
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

BOYS GIRLS COLUMBIA BIGY- GLE FREE Greatest offer out. Gel your friends to subscribe to our maga- zine and we will make you present of a 5000 Columbia Bicycie--the best made. Ask for particulars, free outfit, and circular telling "How to Start. !" Address, "The Bicycle Man." 20 3l East 22nd Street, New York City, N. Y.
 nIsrHIcf OF ASHFORD, ss. Probate IJcourt. September Is, iasis.
 Estate oi George N. Lyon, late Of fastford in said district ,deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- minisiration account with said estate 10 this court for allowance. II is
 Ordered that tl.e 25th day of Sept. A. D.. 1908. at o'clock ia the forenoon at the probate office in Esstford te and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance oi said administration count. aud this Court dirertsfhr Administration to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and piaee by publishing this order one time in some newspaper having oireula- the pubiio sign post in said town Of Eastford nearest where the deeeased last dweit, af lrAsf 5 days before said tims assigned.
 Certified frrm Record, as JOHN N. TATEM, Judge. DIsTKiCT ON ASHFORD ss. PHOBATE DEouft September fsIh, 1909.
 Estate of Monroe r. Latham. late of Eastford. n said district.
 Upon the application of OiiYer If. Latham praying that an administration may be granted on said dsstste as per application fife more fully appfaps. it is
 ordsred. that said application be heard aud determined at the frobacei Dfbce, in Essfford said district. on the 25th day of Sept. A. D., 1908 al o'clock iu the afternoon. and that notice be given of the pendeuey Of said application and ihe said time and place Of hearing thereon by publishing this oruer twice ia some newspaper having circulation In sal district, and by poet img . copy public sign post in the town Of Easfford In said District. at least 10 days before said day of hearing.
 Ss 5g JDH AfkM Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Consolation.

'oung probationer was preaching A sermon in a church in one of maud villages of Scotland. After -1ilg the "diseoorse" he leaned over saft and engaged in silent pray a9 which rather surprised the ssl,on. who were unaccustomed
 procedure. Suddenly the young ef 'elt some one skipping him
 n 'ne shoulder. and on turning
 < peneld the beadle. who said:
 teof. man. dinna talk it sac
 o bert Yell maybe dae better
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

enl. '' &- said. but II1stfa rest yoW Nur' dog E f mug
 Not 1ldkzled!" shouted gptler. aNot muzzled W ell, look at him.
 The policeman looked more care fully at the dog and fou n d a tiny toy muzzle lied to its tail.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01

sToffaD n' muzzie his dog.
 .Alr risht." snorted Butler. Tt is A fool cralnAnce. but I'll mpzzle. him, Let ne Ds." fIIgilllIEi Next 1ning the policeman was on fhe l55ksnk T beg your pardon. gen.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
KuKAL rmEE pELIyEsY.

kUHAL FKGE OELIVERX.
 Routes No. l,2 and Rural Carriers leave daily. Sundays and ffolt- days execptedi atH.t0a "a. m, return at 3.i0 ?. ms sent by Rural Gamers must bo prepaid by stamps affixed.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-01
Ants Have comha.

40w "ss nave ComhS.
 nUly4 1sfure is more tidy than an ant
 uaaot tolerate the presence of sSssSy h body. These little crea- ,s cc sesaally use a number of real ' oeses in keeping themselves 1SN 2" iess an authority than pr. " Ays their toilet articles con- 's.s and fine toothed combs.
 s N.V
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-05-18
RE ALTH
INSURANCE

The man who insures his life is
wise for his family.
The man who insures his health
is wise both for his family and
himself.
You may insure health by guard
ing it. 1t Is worth guarding.
At the first attack of disease,
which generally approaches
through the LIVER and mani
tests itself in innumerable ways
TAEE
T utt'sPi||s
End save your health.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-05-18

A man and a woman stood at the
door of the Office of the factory. The
man reached out a OBTAINING hand.
Il intend to see you Safely home to-
night, whether you are willing or not.
1t Is not safe for you TO be alone ON
the street at night. especially on pay
night"
Bob Alexander's firm mouth and
chin became even more resolute, and
there was an imperiousness about his
manner, tinged with solicitude, which
few women could have resisted. But
Helen Wardlaw, gentle though she
looked, had a strong win and shook
her head.
THANK you, but l will go alone. !
am not afraid of being molested," she
said quietly.
You positively refuse me the priyi-
lege of protecting you from possible
annoyance? You know that is all /
ask since you have forbidden me to
hope for more. Surely 1t is not asking
lUO AuCA W pC dLloN GU " vain ~
your side through the crowded streets"
The pain in his voice moved the wo-
man more than she dared to let him
see. She put out her hands In implor-
ing protest. DON'T" she said I'M
petuously. "You are making it very
hard for me-"
But / must | did not intend to
tell you, but it is dangerous tonight for
you. | have noticed disreputable
looking fellow evidently following you