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Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
Intelligence Of Jackdsws.

MT. Green. an English naturalist. re- cords a tale about pair of iaekdaws kept by him at his home ill South Devon years ago. They had been taken from the best. and during the first summer their wings were slightly clipped Afferward their wings were allowed to grew. and they lived II full liberty ill tlIe garden They were per feetly tame and would come at call and feed out of the hand and in the morning knock Ut the windows To ask for some breakfast. Regularly in the spring they flew away and joined their wild companions. made their nests and reared family. But when this was over they came back to the garden again and were as tame as ever. But the curious thing was that after one or two seasons they brought another jackdaw with them. presumably the young of one of them. which was just as tame as themselves. although neth- ing had ever been done to tame it. so that It was impossible to tell which were the original fayorites and which was the new one Moreover. when after few years one of these jack daws was accidentally killed another was brought by the other two.
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
 up-to-Date Farming.

Last year, says the Galveston News, l, ,235 acres of corn were cultivated in Alabama in accordance with methods prescribed by the Department of Agri- culture, and 509 farmers took part in the work. The average yield was B IA bushels to the acre. The average yield for the State, as a whole, the same year, was l3 l-2 bushels to the acre.
 In South Carolina, last year, ,636 acres were cultivated in corn in accord ance with directions from the Agricul- tural Department by 5S7 farmers. The average yield was 36.l bushels. The average yield for the whole State was l6.7 bushels.
 The facts are eloquent in their own criticism. Manifestly little practice of scientific methods in corn growing Will raise sweat bead 10 the power of productiNeness.
 We are also moved to remark that the farmer who contents himself with the old way has no claim to greatepity when he complains that farming doesn't pay" It is hardly necessary to add that what may be done in corn growing may be done in the growing Of all other crops.
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
Mayor eaynor. of New York city, is

Mayor 6aynor. of New York city, is another illustration Of what an aoiei upright official, with n strong will can accomplish under the apparently most hopeless condition of affairs. He Is in- troduc ing order and wise government, to the astonishment of both friend and foe. Nominated and elected by Tam many, without pledges, but in the con fiaenl expectation of being it's servant to obey its wishes. he neither contends with that organization nor needs Us wishes, but goes right on strictly en- forcing the laws and performing his duty in conformity with his obliga- tons, and in the interest of ali the peo- pie. Instead of the mailed hand of Tamnany rudely managing all depart ments oi the city, Il k the glosed but firm hand of Mayor Gaynor that Is correcting the deep seated evils and filling all hearts with eradication at seeing the city brought under law and order. The State,is talking Of him as Governor in many States he k sug- gested as Presidential candidate, but he Is now in the right place for years to come.
 Another instance of what an honest man can accomplish with settled con- victions on needed reforms in the inte- rest of the people, Is that Cf Mayor Thayer, of Norwich. He belied in and advocated city ownership of public utilities. On that issue, although a 1 Democrat, he became candidate for i mayor, the city being strongly kepuo- 1 iican, and won, He secured the pos i session of the utilities for the city, ] against good deal ef opposition, but they haze become a source ot city re- i venue and benefit To the users of the city lighting. Not only has Norwich a ] Democrat mayor, but The present gov efnmcnliis m the hands of the Demo cratic party, as Inc result el the success
 ol Mayor fhayer's refetm measures, New York State will be the next to adopt radical reform measures against the opposition of the bosses, either hs l turning lhe latter down or placing that strong Republican Stale in the hands ! ol the Democrats.
 The world k making progress tn ev- cry direction, and party names can. not safely be invoked to hinder prof gsess in reforming municipal govern meut, and Stsle and National political l aliasrs,
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
Hunt the Whistle.

One of the party must be ignorant of this game or the fun of 1t is lost The players sit around as in hunt the slipper The one who does not know the game is put in the center to hunt the whistle
 Meantime the others have managed to fasten it to her dress and blow 1t. The players keep their hands in mo- ton all the time as if they were pass ing the whistle. and sometimes one of the group will whistle to make the seeker think he has it. But it is ai- ways blown. of course. behind her self. and the fun Is to see her whirling round in search of 1t.
 This trick should not be long con tinued or il would be unfair. It is. Of course. only jest. and jests require great consideration. kindness and cour- tesv in the acting or they are very oo- jectionable
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
IT DIDN'T CURE HIM.
Why One Man Has Distinct Dislike
 For ButteruiIk

When l was voungster," said a state ottieial the other day. T was poisoned hy an ivy vine. My nose got very red and swelied up twice it's natural size. The infection spread to my cheeks. and they were all covered with blotches.
 "I was told to use buttermilk. bought gallon and drank it. l bought another gallon the next day and got outside of that In fact. l drank so much buttermllk that the price went up about l5 cents gallon in that community within very few days. But the poisoning was not getting any better. It was not improving one bit. and couldn't understand 1t.
 Il told the people who had recom- mended the buttermilk that 1t was not helping me Why. l bet have swal- lowed barrel of buttermilk within the past week told them.
 "'You drank it?' they shouted back at me
 'Of course replied What did you expect me to do with ity
 ".Why. we meant for you to hathe your face with huttermilk. not drink It. was the answer
 T pretty nearly collapsed. To this day l can't look burtermilk in the face."- Kansas City Journal
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
SPEAKING THE CACTUS.
Customs of the Natives of the ksxi.
 can State of Sinaloa.

Ssf SheAV VI S"tNtoo.
 Sinaloa Is long state. eompara ble almost with Chile. us 1t lies along the west coast of Mexico. just as Chile lies along the Pacific shore of South America
 Like most new countries. the most interesting part of this fertile state Is Its inhabitants. possibly because the country is so fertile Game is abun- dant and easily caught. and the fruit of the great pithaya cactus Is ripe almost from season 10 season. Every native. whether mounted or afoot-and most natives ride-t.arries a slender stick ten feel long. sharpened at one end and the point hardened with fire.
 One snpposeS these sticks ie be rath- CT primitive lanees until one sees the Indian spenr cactus fruit from a branch sev.n or eight feet above his head These piihayas eoniain many seees and little blood rcd pulp. all of whie h. except the spines. Is food for the Indian
 All day long these Indian men wan der through the jungle. u wall of green broken only here and there by the old trails of half wild cattle. gathering the cactus fruit II would seem that some would be dried or at least taken to the brush jacal which represents home 10 the Indian. But. no: he sits down and eats what he gathers immediately If his wife wants any of the fruit she goes and gets it herself. She also gathers the food for the babies.-For- est and Stream
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
Literary Notes.

There are two very promising "be ginnings' in the August Sl. Nicholas the first chapters of delightful story by Charlotte Gauty, "rhe Nonsense Boy and the first of Francis Arnold Coilins's three articles telling ali about how 10 make and fly model aefoplanes. The reader does not ind out this num- Der just who 'sthe nonsense boy is- though one may guess--out he is worth while for the happy hours he gives little lame Donald. And Fran eis Arnold Coilins's narrative on the newest of new sports for boys is richly worth while and will interest many thousands of boys, for the lads of this country are really helping on the de velopment of the art of air.fiying and the sketch has many illustrations from photograps.
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
\ Free Scholarship.

Any young man or woman who Is a bona llde patron oi this paper may se- cure free instruction in Music or Flo cution.
 The Ithaca Consety atory of Music, with the desire to stimulate The study of these arts, offers two scnolsrships to applicants from the State of Conneeti. cut, valued al slo0 each, and good for the term of twenty weeks beginning with the epeninx of the school wear, sept Ia. islo. in any of the following departments, Noice, Violin, Piano and Execution.
 These scholarships are awarded upon competitor which Is open to any one desiring musical or literary educa- tion.
 Any one wishing to enter the compe- tition or desiring information should write 10 Mr, Geo. C. Williams, General Manager q the ltsaca Conservatory of Masse. Ithaca. N. Y.. before Sepaean- hss Ii, 1910.
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
Conundrume

Which is the oldest fellow. the one who asks questions or the one who ar- swerS: The one who asks. because De is the 1uerist.
 Why Is paper of pins like teach CT? Because they both give you many good points
 Why are authors who treat of physi- ognomy like soldiers? Because they right about face
 Why is the polka like beer: There are so many hops in it.
 When is Il piece of weed Iilze queen? When II k made into a riiler
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
catarrh Caaaet Re csrsd

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat of the dis ease. Catarrh Is a blood or consfiIa- tionai disease, and lin order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mu. ceus surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not . qusck medicine. It was pre- scrieed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and Is regular prescription IL is composed of the best toaies known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces The perfect con- oinatton of the two ingredients Is what produces such wonderful results in curing Casarrh. Send for testimonials free.
 F. ]. Cheney q Cc~, Toledo, 0.
 Sold by aii Dfuggists, 7Sc.
 Take Hali's FAmiiy Pills for consfi- pastoa. 's9s srs
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
The Ftbbers.

To see four men on business Last week down town jared. went first to my brokers; ''Bsek soon," card declared. The same luck at my agent's; Collecting rents" his read. My doctor s--card there also, "ont on case t said. My lawyer's bore this notice. "ln court i"-I made no fuss, "poor chaps t'' l said with pity, Then lses are strenuous. Pestponing al, 1ied me oa to ihe hall grounds. ihea And there. by George found them, Those vegy busy men.
 -Rastnn Transcript
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
The Tree Planters.

Said the squirrel sl piartea An oak by tre wall. IL wii grow from an acorn l had and let fall Just wait. said the robin A beautiful tree Win come from cherry Stone just dropped by me A young apple tree. Please allow me 10 say. Will spring from seed l dropped,. cried the fay- "A fine chestnut tree Will grow from a bur Which I carried said the rabbit. .'In my white hufyy fur
 -Yes.r t>-s s-ss-~- 70 v, t->-
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
How + se.-.s5 to No~~-a.

Little Norman paid his tisst risi' 70 the barber when atoni four years ii. He was greatly interested iu the liz pers and the bay rum. wh.sb ms sprinkled out of bett'a eu to h's head When be returned hone he [ t his mamma. The bar5er cu; my bar with lawn mower and put on some pepper sauce"
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
Easisr 10 Taka

The anaeniic l~rson or she who fears tuberculosis will rejoice to know that many eminent doctors say pure fresh cream can give points to cod liver oil or its compounds in building up the system and heiping to wand o6 dis casa
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
4 rrlha.. |. rrr.,.ira, r.f,.

Al the American Society's dinner, July |, in London, Ambassador Reid, in his speech, made this strong state ment about President Talt .rhree months ago The political undertakers were preparing for the funeral of the present administration. They have suddenly discovered that the corpse has risen up, has smitten them hip and thigh, and has already. good ha- mosedly, left the field of viciorysfor s months enjoyment at the seaside. Whoever knew William H. Tan al any time since his bovhooi. knew his capa- city, his honesty. and his courage, bnt there seems to be . good many who's are just awakening to the discovery that they have undcsrased hts polisital sa- gscity.''
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22

"tseneraily debtiitat~d fos yeArs. He'd sack headschM, lAcked azn6lston. was wofn-out and all rundown. Eur dock Hood btstess made nc . welt woman. .n--As@ Chas- 1ss1ney, nos- sup, C0na. A
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22

BiIiouss Feel heavy after dinner Tongue cosseis Riseer sassef Com plexton saiiow. Lives neeAs vaking up. Doaas ReGulets easu olltpas d. tscks. sS censs as aay drog sesee
 Don't think thas plbes eAn1 es cured. 1hcuaAnds of ohsaI1alo oo1es Aavs been sUsed by DoanS O1nsnnont. 9 ceas ek eay asag stDss.
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
Oil hnM

Fastening a piece of flannel to the end of the wirk when IL i@ foo shors 10 reach the oil iu rhe vessel ansvess the purposs equally as well as . soae wick
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22
To Subscribers of The Patriot

According to Order No. DOT of Che Post Office Department subscfi- bers cannot be indebted to a newspa. per more than oBe year ard still have the paper sent to them nj the second class rate. The order reads as follows:
 A reasonable time will be allowed publishers to secure renewals of sub. scripilons. but unless subscriptions are expressly rsHeWed after the term for which they are paid within the follow Ing periods:
 DaiIies, within three months,
 Weeklies, within One Year, they shall not be counted Tn the lcgiti- mafe iist Of subscribers, and copies mailed on account thereof shftf a0t be uocepted for n0Hfag nj the see0nds ciass postage raie 0f one cent pound but may be mailed ai the transient sec ond class posiage rate of l cent for each Tour ounces of ffaetion thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-22

Dsan's Rheumasae Pills fos Rheums- ttsa | Nsaralgia- Enttrsiy vegssahls - luyl
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-16
SOX TWIST TAIL
OF FRESNO TIGERS
Raisin Growers Unable to Hit
OIn1Sfead and Are Pounded
for Seven Runs
S.eciol Dispoteh 10 The COLL

FRESNO, March 15.-The Chica go
White Sox team l avenged their disas-
trous defeat of yesterday when they
put a crimp in the Tigers tail this
afternoon by a score of Z to Q. The
Fresno state leaguers were unable to
fathom the delivery of Olmstead, who
was in midseason form. and but five
scattered hits were secured off his
delivery
Otto Dye was the first man to essay
the twirling for the locals. but he was
pounded eff the rubber in four innings.
Buckles. a young Southpaw, who Is
Just breaking into the game, then went
in and held the SoX 70 four hits, al
though during the course of the next
five innings he became rather wild and
walked six men.
Chick Gandil. formerly of the
Fresno team, now with the White Sox,
was the batter of the day. securing four
hits out of five trips to the plate. The
game was exceedingly fast throughout
and a large crowd witnessed the con-
test. The score:
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-16
ALL IN READINESS
FOR THE BOWLfRS
Bio Western Tournament VIII
Open Here a Week From
Next Saturday Night

The first really big bowling tourna-
ment that San Francisco has ever
known will open a week from Satur-
day night at Harry Leaps alleys IN
O'Farren street. Entries are coming
in rapidly from all the large cities on
the Pacific coast. the northwest and the
middle west. All indications point TO
great success and the revival OF ooWl-
ing in San Francisco.
The first ball will be rolled by Mayor
Mccarthy. 1t is a huge one and was
made especially for the purpose. The
mayor has given his promise to be on
the job at the appointed hour and he
win be accompanied by several OF the
supervisors and other prominent city,
officials as we'll as the well known local
sporting men.
The latest outside entry was received
from Eureka yesterday and bore the
names of Charles stewart. William
Long. Percy Gallagher. Gray Seduiros
and H. ". Beekman, with Charles j.
Powers as captain
Two teams from Los Angeles have
sent In their lineup as follows: B. 3. g.
5. P. Dysinger. r. r. Lacey. Harry
Burke, f. c. Gilman. F. P. simpson
A D. Tompkins and W. V. Thompson,
the we'll known Chicago bowler.
The personnel of Morley's five will
be Taylor. SchaffeT, Burns, Lawson and
Grover Ballard.
SpOkanes two teams will be COM
posed of number of we'll known play
ers who took part in past tournaments,
winning honors each time. The play
ers are: A Zimmerman. F. CroiX.
s. Jervis. Fl. Abel. F. D. Dobkins. who
won the individual championship last
year. Ed Terry. RI. Klucken. o. j. Pat
ton. A. J. Burchi1, Ed Garner and
John 3. Johnson.
Local team entries that have been
made are ss follows: Wielands. SchHtz.
National Brewery. Livingston Co. Jesse
Moores, Old Kirk and the Gibbs Spe
cials.
Following is the officiaI program for
the opening night;
500 D. m--NIuSic by the band.
S:15 n. m--IntrodUcfion OF speakers. by Harry
Leap. president OF the Western bowling con
Sress: welcome toNour city. Hon. r. FL MeCaF-
thy. mayor Of San Francisco: address ''Sa1 Fran
cisco n Convention City James ROlph Jr.;
response. by Harry Leap. president Of the West
bowling congress; rolling Of the frs ball.
by the mayor. city officials and officers Of the
congress- music, by the band; starting Of the
tournament by the first six teams scheduled.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-16
POLO PONIES GO IN
STYLE TO TOURNEY
Special Train Takes Precious
HOrSefesh of M HfiOnaireS
to Coronado Meeting
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SAN MATEO, March l5.-Three spe-
cial cars containing the polo ponies of
the British and Burlingame players left
San Mateo tonight for the Coronado
country club. where they will be used
in the big polo meet which begins
March I9. A car of Charles w Clark's
thoroughbreds from Emeryville Joined
the special train at San Jose.
By the end of the week Burlingam
will have been deserted. Many of the
players and enthusiasts will leave for
the south tomorrow. among them being
Charles W. Clark. r. NJ sTobin, Walter
Hobart, Francis j.. Carolan, Thomas A.
Driscoll, Major II. Romer Lee, r. A.
Gill; John Lawson. F. B. Hurndall, M.
A. Waterbury. Major G.. w. Hobson,
John f. Cowdin and A. H. Hazard.
c. w. Clark expects to carry off some
of the handsome trophies offered in the
racing carnival. and judging from the
horse flesh that he is sending down he
should take several races. Among the
thoroughbreds that he sent tonight
were Fulleta, Silver Dale. Joe Ross, Bas
Blancs, Sal Atticum and Cluny. He
also sent six polo ponies. which will
be at the disposal of his various friends
among the wielders of the mallet
Polo experts declare that the odds
are big that the English team, cap
tanned by GILL will gallop away with
everything at Coronado. Even the
members of the Burlinganle team be-
lieve that they may as we'll say fare
well to the cups until next season.
Even If Dick Tobin's leg had never
been injured and the local four had
been in the best Of condition, they be-
lieve the odds would have been just
about even. The Burlingame men will
lay bets on the Englishmen against any
team in the south and give good odds.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-16
Jacksonville Results

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. March 1j.-Racing at
Mopcref park today marked by one of the
most spectacular coups of the entire season.
when the reiuvenated Ethon from the stable of
Jack Sturgis. won the fifth race Summaries:
: First race three furlongs. selug-Sylvania
Dell, 8 to- =, won; Lydia Lee. ) to l., second
Chess, 10 to /. third. Time. 0:36 a-5.
Second race. five and a half furlongs. selling
Ferrand Cecilian. to l. won; Abrasion. even.
second: Sou II to 10. third Time. los l-5.
Third race. seven furlopgs, seIling-Toison
dor to 2, won; Silverine, s to l., second
Dander. 10 i, third. Time. rs 4-5
Ragman. 8 to 2. won: Nethermost. = to 3. sec.
ond High Range to 2. third. Time. ~ 81.
Fifth race. mile and 20 yards. selling Ethon,
TO 5. won: Hans. TO /. second: Descomncts.
TO |. third Time. 1:4S l-,j
sixth race. mile aud sixteenth. selling
Critic. 10 10. Won; Endymion, 10 to L. Sec
opd Belle Scott. to i, third. Time, i:49 3-5.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-16
NINETY ATHLETES
IN CROSS COUNTRY
Keen Interest Shown i'm Pacific
Athletic Associations AM
nuaI Contest

Ninety entries have been received by
the cross country race committee of
the Pacific athletic association for its
annual contest. which will be held next
Sunday over the course of the Century
athletic club. starting and finishing at
the latter's gymnasium in East Twen-
ty-seventh street and Fruitvale avenue.
Fruitvale
Otto Boeddiker. Olympic club cham
pion. John Johnson. formerly of the
Swedish American club, and William
Holden of the New Acme athletic club
of Oakland will be the scratch men.
The entries and their handicaps are
as follows:
den. Acme A. c.; John johnson. unattached
Two minutes William Rehberg. Yisitaciou
Valley a. C.
Three minutes-Robert Howden Acme A. c.:
Lester Manning. Acme A. c.; Charles Wall
bridge Cloverdale: p. J. ScauloU, Irish-Ameri-
can A. c.; William NOR Century A. c..
Acme 4. c.; william Msghetti. San Rafael
high school, j. A. Gorse, Visitacion Valley A @.
t Four mi5utes.F min Is c; kispert Century , a. c:
tached; S. Estrells. Pastime A. c..
Five minutes Hugo Rothstein. unattached;
Esmond Carr: Metropolitan A. c.; Eugene Nc
Csrthy. San Rafael high school,
Six mnutes-Albert GIustsfson, unattached;
]. A. Larsen. unattached: A. Soderman unat-
tached; Ed Morgan. Pastime A. G.: Louis
Naselli. Irish American A. c.; CLARK Hewitt.
Stanford university; p. George, Irish h-American
j. Hurl unattached; Al Broderick, Weston A. c.
Six and half minutes-John Kispert Cen
tury A; G.; Tho Thomas Parry. % Psstime A;,,, A. C.;
Buddy. L. G. cadets; Chester Lawson, Irish.
American A. c.: Louis Sullivan. yisitacion
Valley A. c.: Frank sullivan visitscon Valley
A. c.: Ed Salmi. Visitacion Valley A. c.:
Joseph RubensteiD. Hamilton Evening School.
Seven minutes-C I. Magill Olympic Club;
George BsDtel. Pastime A. c.. John Burke. l..
C. Cadets; E. L. N. Mccarthy, Metropolitan
A. G.
Eight minutes-I C. Rice Acme A. c.; R.
c. Stable, unattached; ". Black. Duboce A. c.;
Joe Natthes, unattached; Louis b Moore Pas
time A. c.: Howard Deugherty. Pastine A. c.
Larkspur; Fred Tregay. Hamilton Evening
School; Edwin MeMahon. humboldt Evening
School: L. ]. Carroll. Hamilton Evening School
Frank Neary. Weston A G.
Nine minutes-Al Moir, Century A. C.; o. W
pqnkant Letter Carr Carriers association.
Marion Noble. Acme A. C.: Paul Noble, Acme
A. c.. John Fl. Ashmsn. Columbia A. c.: Henry
Sannis. Columbia A. C.; Harry Ryan. Columbia
Thomas Connolly unattached; Arthur r. Price.
unattached: Harold Waters unattached: Walter
Merkle, unattached; v L. Duncan. Acme A: G.;
A. Euelson. unattached: Gordon B. Bamford.
Alameda H. $. John Oliver. unattached: John
Mulberry unattached: William Stevens. una T.
tsched Stanley E. Beheueman. unattached Al
officials - Referee, John Elliott: starter.
George James: timers, ". VI. Christie. Joseph
r. Hickey. Douglas Erskine. John A. Hammer
smith E. J. Smith; judges. Sidney S. Peixotto,
Robert W Dodd, Fl. G. DowdslI, George Kesr-
mar. Or. G. r. Hubbell: clerk Of the course,
Frank g. Boek assistant clerk of the course.
ROLL inspectors. Fred Mills, Robert Mills David
Mor, Ben Green, Richard Brown