davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
The nrttidS


 The DruidS were evidently of very great antiquity. for there cannot be much doubt that il was one of their customs that Virgil had in mind when he wrote in the "Aeneid." vi. l42. that the "only means of access for living mortal to the world of spirits WAS the carrying of golden twig which grew in q dark and thick grove" The re semblance of the story 10 the Druidieal rite is perfect The Druids practieed their rites in dark groves. If mis- tletoe was discovered growing upon an oak a priest severed it with q knife, and festival was held under the tree at which two milk white bulls were offered as a sacrifice. This was sac rifice to the sun god. and the mistletoe. from it's pale greenish yellow tint. was regarded as kind of vegetable gold and was accordingly looked upon as being a iii offering to the sun.-New York American.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14

quehee of which four arrests ,vsrs r,,,,s, ,'l,...s -,s'l oii -dohdaN morning the foaF pfis. o'isls were lined yp before The bar of justice m the Town hall wfth Insii9.. ot me Peace ; B. FJhridee. es9 o,, the oeneh. The first two pta,sed gatlN to the charge of being drunE anu were given nominal fine wffb co>.S which they settled. The case against the thiri one was D5IisS E,- @taAd Juror henry A. Branan for .aeA oI evidence. and the fourth man. E1sa1 cutting, blended guilty te the cAa ses ot assault and drunkenneSs ana FfusecItor Braman stated to inc court that Il Mas net his first offanSe out lhat he had been fined before and that he had not retrencbed from his oiu uaolts. Therefore Justice Ethridge sentenced him to thirty days in inc county Jail and to pay a fine of S7 To- getheF with the costs of the court. Nr 0uitlng al once gave notice of an ap- peai and bonds were placed al 500 but oeihg unable to procure satisfactory oohus 10 the court, he was taken by Sohstaote Latham 10 the jail at Brook Iyn in the afternoon.
 The farmers Of this place are very ouSy at present harvesting their hay crop.
 The standing hay on the Madame DeRiva's farm, which was sold bv UeoTge A. Reed for the estate, brought about 500 last MOndaV.i
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
THOM PSON

Franklin BiXby, who was born in Thompson but for the last forty years has worked in the Custom House in Boston; was thrown down by trolley several weeks ago, hurting his brain. He gradually lost his mind, was taken to the hospital where he died July 5th, was brought to East Thompson for bu- rial. He was the last of several broth CTS.
 Hartley J. Bartlett, 46 years old, and formerly pastor of the Baptist church at Thompson, was struck by an auto in North Scituate, July 1, and died two hours later. He leaves wife, two sons and two daughters. The members of the Thompson Baptist church voted to express their sympa thy to the wife and children ot Rev. H. J. Bartlett, who was their former pastor some twelve years ago. MT. and Mrs. George Brott have re- turned 10 their home in Hartford.
 Miss Belle Ladd of Putnam was the guest of Mrs. l.. G. Thompson over the Fourth.
 Miss Edna Hall of East Thompson spent the Fourth with friends in town.
 Miss Sadie Ormsbee of Webster spent several days with Miss Nellie Ryan.
 Miss Bessie Eddy entertained sever al members of the Baptist choir last Friday evening.
 We all welcomed the thunder show CT we had last Thursday evening It certainly made it much easier for the haymakers.
 Thompson and Grosvenordales play ed ball last Saturday afternoon. The Grosvenordales scored 6 and ThOmp- son ).
 Miss Florence Rhodes of Oxford is visiting her brother, Forest NJ. Rhodes.
 William Ohl, who has been spend ing several days with his sister, return- ed to his home in Worcester last Satur- day.
 Master Hamilton Paine is spending his vacation with his grandparents m East Woodstock.
 Mrs. l.. G. Thompson and son Er- nest spent Saturday in Worcester.
 Get a Victor or Nictrola for your summer home at Geo. E. Shaw's.
 How about some engraved stationery with the name of your summer home Let me quote price and l will be sure 10 suit you. Geo. k. Shaw. A good line of plain paper in all sizes.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
Not tn Re Qecelved

John. she asked after she had fn- ished packing her trunk. will you re member to water the flowers in the porch boxes every day%"
 Yes, dear I'll see that they are properly moistened regularly"
 And the rubber plant in the dining room. You know it will have to be sprayed about three times week.
 I'll remember it. ''
 I'm afraid you'll forget the canary and let the poor little thing starve.'
 Don't worry about the bird. dear I'll take good care of him.
 But I feel sure yonll forget about keeping the curtains drawn so that things won't all be faded out when 1 get back.
 Don't give yourself moments un easiness about the curtains I'll keep the house as dark as a tunnel"
 John. Fun not going You have some reason for being anxious to get rid of me Chicago Record Herald
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
Catchinn Sneed.

Two wild eyed horses. wearing dilap' dated harness and drawing a battered delivery wagon. stopped at the stahle door
 Just had runaway" panted the driver
 Then for heavens sake, don't put those horses in with the other horses that will soon go out on trip. said the head hostler. If you do they Il run away loo They always do. Be fore l learned as much about horses as 1 know now brought on dozen runaways by doing that fool trick. The horses that have just been on a spree are still worked up 10 fever pitch. the rest of the horses catch the spirit of the devil from them. and as soon as they get out they take header "-New York Times
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
Wildwood Park

Manager Wilcox of the Park theatre has been handing out good balls to his audiences this season. The show this week made an instantaneous hit. Burke's Big Animal Circus is showing twice daily, including the musical dogs, the sensation of the world, and conceded to be the highest priced ami maj act in America. There are three other star acts.
 Next week there will be special en. gagement lof Johnson Brothers and Johnson's Minstrel Aggregation. oPe- cial scenery adds to this attraction. The show introduces as fun makers the two smallest end men in the world, Elsie Lavender, singing eomedlenne, Erecto Brothers, European head to head hand balancers, introducing novelty musical act. Many high class features are introduced throughout the performance. This show should not be missed.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
NORTH WOODSTOCK

The funeral of Ira Bailey was con ducted last Friday at D. m. by Rev. MT. Penney of the Universalist church, Southbridge. He was buried in South bridge.
 A party of young ladies is camping at Lakeside.
 Mrs. Ellen Hyde and daughter Mar garet are at the Morse house for the summer
 Prof. and Mrs. Ellery Paine of Illi- nois are in town for few weeks.
 Mrs. Clara Rawson and daughter Ethel of Providence are at their sum mer home.
 Mrs. Frank Chafee attended the fu- neral of her brother, Elisha Perry, of Putnam on Wednesday,
 Mrs. David Aldrich entertained Frank Leland and wife of Worcester last week.
 Miss Mary Aldrich attended in Hart ford asst week the reunion of her class al Wheaton seminary.
 Oscar Logan and family of New York are here for the summer.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
PHOENixvILLE

Miss Grace Lawton, our local school teacher, returned home last Sunday rom the Day kimball hospital where sne has been operated upon for appen- dieitis. The operation being success iai she has returned looking and feei- Ing much better.
 At a meeting of the town School Board held last Saturday night Miss trace Lawton of this place received lhe appointment of school teacher Tn The local school here, which is great pleasure to her many friends here.
 Constable Latham was called 10 Eastford just before midnight Sunday 10 quiet . drunken row, and in conse-
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14

Mrs. Henry Munyan has returned hon,e from her brothers in Bridgton m Bowditch Mills.
 Nr. and Mrs. J. c. Sheldon of Bar rington called on friends this past week.
 Fred C. Reynolds has moved his sewmill to James $. Reynolds farm and commenced saving the past week.
 James B. Reynolds has purchased a pair of new horses.
 Walter A. Hawkins and o. Baker were in Providence Saturday.
 Mrs. Marc Shippee and children from East Killingly visited with her narents, Lewis Place and wife, Satur- day
 Miss Lucy Greene of Danielson spent a week with her grandmother, Mrs. Iura Greene, recently.
 Herbert Towne has moved his fam ily from Hawkins Village to Quadic.
 F. Randall and w. Rabbit finished saving lumber for Dexter Elliott at Bowditeh Mills this past week.
 Walter A. Hawkins and wife and Mrs. II. k. Hawkins attended the elan bake at Chepachet July 4th.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
PoMFRET LANDING

Rev. W. J. Reynolds will conduct the religious services at the home of A. S. Bruce as last Sunday if the weather favors All invited.
 Miss Ada Green has gone to England to spend few months to visit friends and study music. She is ambitious for more Knowledge of music.
 Mrs. Goodhal had Mrs. Seamens and daughter and Miss Florence Chase of Ballouvil!e as visitors.
 Mrs. Dellsle's daughters are visiting in Putnam at their annt's.
 A lady friend of New York is guest of Mrs. Dawson.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
POMFRET

Get Victor or Victrola for your summer home at Geo. k. Shaw's.
 How about some engraved station cry with the name of your summer home. Let me quote price and 1 vii be sure to suit you. Geo. E. Shaw. A good line of plain paper in all sizes.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
Deaths

In Putnam, July s, Eliza Duvert, aged D years.
 In North Sterling, July ?, Will jam S Blackmar, aged 92 years.
 In Worcester, July 9, Elisha F. Per ", aged 75 years.
 In Putnam, July 6, Frances l.. Hen reau. aged 62 years.
 In Worcester, July :, Joseph Lang lois, aged 66 years.
 In Putnam, July II, John G. Has Sard aged v wears.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
A Viroinia a Uisn.

In A baking dish place alternate lay ars of sliced apples and sliced ooiied sweet potatoes, each layer sweetene' and favored with nutmeg. Add lump of butter, pour over little water .nd bake slowly until the top Is nicely drowned. Serve in dish in which It IS ba baked.-National Magazine.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
Births

In Attleboro, July 10, son to Mir and Mrs. Thomas Light. Weight, pounds.
 In Hampton, July 4, a son, Harold Burnside, to MT. and Mrs. l.. Il. Ed wards.
 In Boston, July 8, daughter to MT. and Mrs. J. Arnold Murdoek.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14

-I have no patience with puoolnS' He sneers at velasquez-
 Well. 1 don't care much for foreign. CTS myself. but If veiasquez is rrieno of yours don't blame you Tor ge'uns sora "-Birmingham Age eHeraid
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
MisIsid.
t.-, pfonT

-I misIaid SaO last night
 .Hard lines. Can't you fhinS "uer' you I'ur ii: ,o-- -Yrs. put il o0 ihe wfohs cA'u Toledo Blade.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
Friendly Csndor.

.Is he a friend of yoursT
 "WeIl. he seems 10 think ne IS ne never meets me without feeling that IL Ia his duty to tell me something tnat will leave noe unhappy for the rest oi Inn. day."-Chicago Record-Heralo
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
Too Willing.

Tranp-M!ster. would you give me nickel for A meal: Pedestrian-ror .,Ia.s Inf heer. more likely. ramp Wot-ver you says. boss; you 'e pA''' for H. Exchange.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-14
M Marriag s

In Worcester, July 8, by Rev. Der nard Conaty, NJ auriee J Kennedy and Katherine J McDonough.
 In Worcester, July 10, Clement Do- nias of Putnam and Miss Florence Ma deau.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-06
THE ATLANTA CONGRESS.

This promises TO be az epoch-making week in
the history OF the South in view of the fact that
the story of The Souths Physical Recovery
from the ravages of war lis to be told in Atlanta,
and the way to greater things will be pointed out
Forty years after the beginning of the conflict
which left the South devastated and poverty.
stricken, of the most learned and promi
nent in this country are to tell the nation
and the world of her valiant struggle back to life
and the attainment of high place in the CONNER.
cial and industrial world
The Southern Commercial Congress in Atlanta
will mean more for the South than can be put in
words The President of the nation his prede-
cessor, men prominently mentioned as his success
sor, some of the most successful captains of in.
dustry and business geniuses economists geolo.
gists statisticians and manufacturers will speak
on the marvellous development of the South dur.
ing the past generation and indicate in that lin.
tied way 10 which ,allspeech on the sontfs possf-
bilities must be constrained, what the future
holds In store for this section of the country Not
alone is the world to be told of the splendid ac-
compishments of the industrial South but above
that it is expected a benefcent fermentation will
be started so as to awaken Southerners to a real
ization Of the vertable gold mine thew have and
TO quicken their minds to action for tbefr own
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and the glory of the South
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-06
READY RESPONSE ASSURED.

Fifty thousand dollars is good round sum, but
it is not believed difficulty win be encountered in
raising this amount in Richmond for the fitting
endowment of Union Theological Seminary when
its hundredth birthday is celebrated.
Union Theological Seminary, transferred from
Hampden-Sidney College TO Ginter Park twelve
years ago. under promise and pledge that it
where the Presbyterian Church of Virginia,
North Carolina. West Virginia. Maryland. and
the District of Columbia equip its soldiers for the
hard battle of Christianity. not alone In these
States, but in the missionary field as well. 1t is
the core of the Presbyterian Church's heart in
the South. and it has done a wonderful work for
almost century
1t is proposed to observe the centenary Of the
institution with elaborate services and tho an
nouncement of an endowment of 100000. A
large per of this has been collected or pledg
ed, and the Presbyterans of Richmond are called
upon to contribute 1000 The institution is
not only worthy OF the greatest liberalty Of those
who profess this faith. hut all supporters Of re-
lgous movements. While the amount looks
large at first, when compared with the financial
assessments against the other cities and States
from which contributions must come, it appears
modest in view of the fact that the Seminary is
located within arms reach of the capital city and
that the people of Richmond derive the material
II not the spiritual benefits. The active canvass
for the $4,000 has begun. and those directing il
rI, ,.iJ
gathering in Richmond's eheerfully.given contri-
buttons which will be fully ample to meet the re.
quest made
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-06
CASE Of BALLINGER
WILL Be FEATURE
PROPOSED IMPEACHMENT or
SECRETARY OF INTERIOR
LOOMS UP AS BIG ITEM OF
EXTRA SESSION.

WASHINGTON. ID. G., March g.
With Democratic leaders of the next
House In conference on program to-
day, the Impeachment of Secretary OF
the Interior Ballinger as one CT the big
features of the extra session doomed
up hs a strong probability.
Representative Ollie James Demo
crat), of Kentucky, who was the rank
ing Democrat on the Ballinger- Pinchot
investigating commission. is leading the
movement for impeaching Ballinger.
He has framed resolution calling for
a trial of the cabinet officer, and pro-
poses to push 1t just az soon after the
session opens as possible. James to-
day declared in favor OF n sweeping in
vestigation of every executive depart
ment by the Democratic House COM
mittees.
The impeachment resolution. accord
ing to the present plan. win be intro
duced either by James himself or by
Graham tDemocraD, of Illinois, who
wrote the minority opinion In the Bal
linger investigation. Ii would be re-
ferred to the judiciary committee. The
House would have to act on II before
proceedings could begin. Then the Sen
ate would sit as an impeachment court
for the trial Of the case.
In the Senate Gtiberr NJ. Hitchcock
CDemocrat), OF Nebraska. who goes to
the upper body from the House. will
undoubtedly exert strong influence
against Ballinger. He endeavored in ey-
cry possible way to force action in the
House this winter on the reports OF the
investigating committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-06
EXTRA SESSION AND TARIFF REVISION.

EXTRA SESSION AND TARIFF REVISION
President Tatt's administration will 80 down IN
history as unusual because two extra sessions OIL
Congress we're called during the lirst two years
of his incumbency in the White House. Whether
this be a precedent or 4ct, ana whether 1t be
compliment or disgrace, it is practically certain
that the country has been behind MIR. Taft in the
calling of both The first was a hzze If not
worse. because many months were spent by the
legislators in juggling tariff schedules and max
ing them more vile than they were before the
extra session called.
With the Democrats in the majority during the
second extra session. vita the removal of repre-
sentatives Of special interests and protecionists.
and the presence OF men who are on trial for
their political life there is reason for hoping and
expecting better things from the Congress to con
vene on April 4th.
The Presidents motive in calling extra ses-
sion was TO procure the ratification of the Can
adian reciprocal tariff agreement, and the appro-
val of the permanent tariff commission bill,
When these matters have been favorably acted
upon by the House and Senate, Mr.. Tafts purpose
will have been met
Reciprocity and tariff commission having been
disposed Of the Democrats will find themselves In
session with the first opportunity to revise the
tariff downward upon them The Democrats
fought against the recovering of Congress on
March 18th because il would have given them too
little time in which to organize and determine
their course during the extra session. In con
formity with their wishes, President Taft made
the interim between sessions a month. During
this time the Democrats may map out their
course with regard to tariff revision. but it would
not be wise for them to begin their ttnkering 90
such short notice. The Democrats have toe
much at stake TO risk public disapprovai, to pat
it mildly by making radical changes in the tariff
or leaving the schedules alone after but -four
weeks study and consideration. That Congress
which begins tinkerng with the American tariff
is Juggling dynamite. which can blow two ways
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-06
EARL HASTINGS TAKEN
IN PHILADELPHIA
WHITE MAN FROM ACCoMAC
CHARGED WITH SERIOUS
OFFENSE.


GAZE CHARLES. VA, March g..
Charged with having made an attack
upon ms nfteen-year-oId sister-in -iaw.
Earl A. Hastings, aged twentv.,n
Of Oak Hall. Accomac county. was
arrested In Philadelphia Saturday AZ
ternoon.
The detectives learned of the mans
Whereabouts In that city through an
intercepted letter from his wife. who
resides at Oak Hall. When arrested
Hastings told the detectives that he
left town TO escape lynching after IN .
alleged crime. Posses of armed farm
ers secured the country for twenty
miles around, looking for Hastings
who was supposed to be in hiding.
The search was not abandoned FOR
two weeks. The people OF the town
are still greatly aroused over tho
crime. and It Is feared that efforts
VIII be made to take the man out
or the hands Of the law when he
Is taken to Oak Hall for a hearing.
Hastings declares he Is innocent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-06
HNILEY AND THE soirrn

While Senator Joseph W. Baileys childish an
ger which prompted his resignation from the
upper house of Congress was utterly unworthy of
him. it served good purpose: that Of putting
him on notice as to what the Democratic and
Republican senators think of him If Mr. Bailey
fishing for compliments. he certainly sue
ceeded in most glorious fashion,
To have it said that the United States Senate
without Bailey would be like Hamlet with Ham
let left out. and for the VtcePresldent of nation
TO plead with miffed solon not to resign. are
honors which few men have thrust upon them
The Vice-President not only refused to ACCEPT
the resignation of this gifted Texan, but the Gov
ablest men in the Senate to take no cognizance of
the resignation penned in hot haste and violent
rage Mr. Baley's temper has resulted in max
ing him bigger man than he probable ever
dreamed of being
Some pretty pointed remarks have been made
about Senator Bailey regarding a secret commu-
ncaton he received from an official of the stand
ard Oil Company, and his championship of sena-
tor Lorimer on the floor Of the Senate but in the
face OF these things he Is still senator whom
the people OF Texas and the South should be loath
to allow to pass from the forum
The compliments showered upon Senator Bal.
ley after his explosion en- Saturday are honors
to Texas aud the South. Mr. Bailey is great
tower of strength In the Senate and constftu.
tional authority whose peer cannot be found IN
this country, unless he te Senator Root, of New
York. Texas and the South need such men as
Senator Bailey minus the stencil of oil and Lori
merism. and his reconsideration of his resigna-
tion was not only the right and manly thing for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-06
AkED SAYS He
IS DISAPPOINTED
PASTOR OF THE JOHN ID. ROOKIE
TELLER QUITS TO GO To
SAN FRANCISCO.

NEW YORK. March 6.-~Frankly
stating the disappointment he had
experienced in his ministry TO the
wealthy congregation OF the fiftn
Avenue Baptist church. the Rev.
Charles r. Aked formally announced
from his pulpit sunday that he bad
received unanimous and enthusiast
tic call to the First Congresa tional
church or San Francisco, ana said
he had been unable to find any good
reason why he should not accert.
lie regretfuliy acknowledged his
fears that the great enterprises whfeh
he had hoped 10 lead as pastor OF
one of the wealthiest chLrcnes IN
america popularity known as the John
/! l.. Rockefeller church, wee OILY
such stuff as dreams are made Of.
Cannot Continue Work.
Nc understanding the $40, 0e0 sa,arv
frered TO him when he came her.
rom Pembroke Chapel, n Liyerpo. ].
England. barely four years age, and
the recent increase to $4,000, or his
ties CT friendship in the messop' lis,
he clG not seehow he could contem-
Plate permanent ministry here IN
del present conditions
He hated under the falUrs tie
church to provide larger edliicc and
/ to undertake larger enterprises.
so far as We can see to-day" he
declared, there Is no future for this
church or for nay ministry
He gave the Fifth Avenue congre-
cation ton days OF grace in which to
consider the situation before he should
say definitely whether he would ac-
cept the call to the Pacific coast.
Let those who love me pay for
me" he concluded. that / may make
no mistake through erring Judgment.
and for nthis church that it may 10th
! interpret and accomplish the purposes
of Jesus Christ. our Lord
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-06

The plague which is causing such oonsterna-
ton In China Is attributed to the inca ution of
Chinese trappers who have been engaged this
winter in hunting animal known az the
hanta. to which Mongolians have heretofore
given wide berth. The creature is variousIy
known as the hanta of bartgen, the former
being the Chinese designation and the latter
the Russian It resembles the marmot but Is
larger. 1t Is trapped for its skin, for which
there Is said to be profitable market in
America The hanta is reputed to carry the
germs OF plague OF a pneumonia type and the
trappers, who have exposed themselves not only
to handling the skins. but also by eating of the
flesh OF the hanta, were the first victims of the
disease which is now creating a reign of ter
90. .. ., ., .a1e' 't-''. =
The disease made its first appearance in Man
churia and has spread southwark 1t Is con-
yeyed by contact It's bacillus is reported to
resemble that Of the bubonic plague. So deadly
is IL proving that the declaration Is made that
there Is no authenticated instance OF the re.
covery of any person afflicted. Vaccine and
Yerstn serum have been used without effect
Past Assistant Surgeon, William D. Owens of
the American legation guard. is quoted as saw
ing:
We are vaccinating soldiers and others with