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Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Legislative Notes.

Last Friday afternoon the com init tee on education gave a hearing on Re presentative Perrin's Woodstock bill providing for the naming q committee Co investigate the State Board of Edu- cation and it's agents. The contention of the Woodstock people k that the administration of the country schools of that town are not as efficient or as satisfactory as it was under district or town management. It k hoped that by the adoption of the resolution that the trouble may be found and the res possibility for il made known.
 The explanation given by member of the Slale Board was, that the pow CTS of the Board are limited by statute and il Is not in a position nor has 1t the funds to carry out certain measures that il deems would improve some of the defects in the present system Of managing the Connecticut schools.
 Among those heard from Woodstock favoring the passage of the resolution were (. II. Potter, l.. II. Healey, Geo. (. Phillips also Austin A. Pearl, of Hampton, and W. P. Bennett, of Ash ford
 Representative Perrin, said that the personnel of the State Board was above reproach, yet nevertheless there was something radically wrong with the present administration of the country schools and commission would be able 10 find out just what il was.
 C II. Potter said that he did not thuk that the schools Of Woodstock of today equailed those of twenty years ago
 Austin A. Pearl told the committe that there seems to be belief that the country schools are not doing the good they should. He desired to see their
 condition improved and better sys- tenn introduced that would satisfy the people.
 (. t. smith, a member of the State Board, said thai the Board would gtad- l lA receive any suggestions or assistance in any other way for the improvement of the schools of the State.
 The Senate adopted resolution te pay Wm, II. Taylor S225 for getting out the Legislative Pocket Manual.
 The bill amending the charter of th, GrosvenOrdale Company was passed 1T concurrence.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
"Who Split Captain Aliens Rum?"

When 1 had written that little artis- tic sketch under the above heading that appeared in the PATRIOT some weeks ago, 1 thought 1 was through with the question, but am convinced since reading the article in last week $ PATRIOT signed by Zachary Nelson, that there are those living, who, if they chose to do so, could tell an interesting story of that trip To the wilds of West Woodstock, and the hold up of Poor
 Black Aaron. The Boston tea party, the burning of the Gaspee, and John Browns raid, all tell of mans attempt at reformation. But to be honest, Zach, did you think that those little eight barrels of rum was all there was in the country Why not give us the story and tell us how far the wagon did run after the nut was taken oil. Captain Allen has long since been gathered to his fathers. X tall marble shaft tow CTS many feel high over his grave, and dove carved in white marble, the emblem of peace and good will, perch. es on it's tep, Poor Black Aaron has gone 10 the happy hunting ground. am sure you are not afraid ol spirits, The fact that some of the "Boys' re- turned from the south in l665 with straps on their shoulders and sword in their hands proved that they were no more afraid of southern than north. ern spirits. l know that for many years, and in many state, and from many platform, one of the "boys" has fought the rum question just as fearlessly as he and the three other "boys" did that night in '6l. So why not tell the story. Why let the old owls be always saying "Who? Who?" Don't you know that there is a society for the prevention of cruelty to ami mals? O. A. H.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Annual Meeting of 0uinebs1g Pomona
 Grange.

Nearly 1J0 gTangefs were present at the meeting of Quinebaug Pomona Grange with Little River Grange at Hampton, Saturday. Al the morning ses sion the newly elected officers were installed as follows by State Master Leonard Healey assisted by Mrs. Ab- bic C. Hyde of Brooklyn and Miss Maud E Healey of North Woodstock Master Austin k. Pearl, Little River Grange, Hampton.
 OveTseer-Geofge C. Phillips, Sen exet Grange, West Woodstock.
 Becturer-Professor C. 4. Wheeler, CT, Mansfield Grange, 5torrs.
 Steward-Edwin l.. Wood, Putnam Grange, Putnam.
 Assistant Steward - Franklin H. Bennett, Ashford Grange, Ashford.
 ChAplsin-Mrs. Alice F.. Wilbur, Wolf Den Grange, Abingdon.
 Tressurer-Vine K. Franklin, Brook. lyn Grange, Brooklyn.
 Secretsry-E'rank C. Lummis, Nat chaug Grange, Chaplin.
 Gate epeT-Samuel A. Carpenter, Canterbury Grange, Canterbury.
 Pomona Miss Florence |. Hunt, Natchaug Grange, Chaplin.
 Ceres Miss Susie G. Williams, Brook lyn Grange, Brook iyn.
 Flora-Mrs. Evelyn A. Hall, Plain field Grange, Plaintield.
 Indy Assistant -teward-Miss Mary J Ross, Quinnalisset Grange, Ihomp son.
 In the installation of MT. Franklin as treasurer Mir Franklin rounds out one quarter of a eentutyis service in tEis, he having been the only treasurer Quinebaug Pomona Grange has ever had. The past year has been t1e most successful in it's history as is shown by the fact that the best financial state ment was made and that = members have been added 10 the roll.
 Following the business meeting of the morning dinner was served to the visitors by the local members, under the direction of Mary A. Pearl. In the afternoon at 2 o'clock lecturers program was given which was much enjoyed.
 Following the program the grange passed resolution opposing the G. nadian Reciprocity treaty, on tie ground that 1t would interfere with the Connecticut farmers profits. A spirited discussion was then held on the proposed tfeatf, there being many present who favored both sides of the question. The next meeting of the grange will be held in Abingdon with Wolf Den Grange.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Congressional Notes.

The Senate is losing the confidence of the people by it's tricky methods re- sorted 10 both to defeat and 10 pass important bills. LOrimer, accused of securing his election by bribery, hopes to escape expulsion by his friends pre- venting a vote until some lucky oppor- tunity offers to secure an acqulttai. The Canadian Reciprocity bill IS not allowed 10 come to a vote to prevent it's adoption, notwithstanding the Pre- sidentis warning that unless ii comes To vote an extra session will be called April 6lh. There are important mea E. ures thus held up.
 Night sessions are to be held to the close of Congress, March 1.
 There was heavy selling in the coffee market, \. r., with large falling in prices when the report went out that a resolution had been introduced in Congress asking for an investigation into an alleged coffee trust.
 The Panama canal is to be fortified, Congress having so decreed, and an ap- propriation of S3,O00, 900 to begin The work has passed the House. The total cost is estimated at SlZ, ,000, ,0O0.
 The new Japanese treaty, ratified by the Senate without opposition, is re- gafded as one of the most important diplomatic undertakings of the present administration. It goes far toward re- moving source Of irritation which disturbed the diplomatic relations Of the two countries, without sacrifice on the part of either. Us adoption has greatly pleased the government and press of Japan, as well as the general public, which are deeply stirred by the early acceptance by the American gov erumrnt of Japan's assurance that she desires continuation Of the friendly relations which have always existed between the two nations.
 The closing sixty.frst Congress has rounded out total Of approximately 33,000 public and private bills, against d total Of 2s 440 in the previous Con. gress Besides these bills, the present Congress, at it's three sessions, has re- corded Che introduction of almost ,OW House resolutions, 295 joint resolution 5 and 62 concurrent resolutions, while committees have made reports on 2, ,250 of these bills and resolutions. Not withslahding this apparent large de gree of business acted upon, the pres ent Congress has accomplished little of importance outside Of it's rostine work, and in manner and spirit more be- fitting a city caucus struggling for se- curing control of city patron age. Con gress needs reforming to give it the dig nity befitting a nations representative body of 90, COG, ,000 people.
 Tuesday the Senate defeated the proposed Constitusional amendment for direct election Of Senators.
 The Senate on Wednesday voted 46 to 40 that William Lorimer was enti- tied to a seat in that body Tor the State Of Illinois. It was not denied that bribery was used to secure his election, only that he himself had not used the bribery. Senators Bulkeley and Bran degee, of Connecticut, voted that ne was entitled To his seat.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
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MACDONALD & WILLIAMS
 PROPRIEJoRs pUTNAM WIEDHAh COfF'

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 pr. F.. F. Perry was in Wiiliman- tic Wednesday, attending meeting Of the board Of pension examiners.
 Miss Lillian Warren is spending a few days in Providence. On Sunday she entertained Mss Cook and Miss Cullen Of that city at her home on Grand View
 Miss Caroline Borhauef of Lynn, A former teacher In the Putnam High school is the guest Of Miss S. Lizzie Clark, Elm street. She will remain the rest of the week. Miss Clark also entertained on Wednesday Mrs. Frank Wilson of Worcester
 The short calendar session of the Superior court will be held in this city next Tuesday. States Attorney5earls will be al his office on Saturday for consultation in regard to criminal cas- es. Prisoners will be put 10 plea on Tuesday.
 The second Economy luncheon oi the Tuesday club was given llds week Tuesday afternoon, sMfs. C. Harold Gilpatric, Seward street as hostess. The color scheme was green as signlll- cant of the neatness of st.= Patrick s day. On the table wa, large center piece prettiIy embroidered in pink and green and the center decoration WAS basket of green ferns. For place cards lollypop doIis, dressed in green, were used.
 There was a large attendance al the meeting of Putnam Lodge oi Elks Tuesday evening, at which time nomi- nations for officers for the ensuing year were made. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler William Y. Dewitt of Bridgeport made his official visit The fair committee reported that every brother was putting his shoulder to the " heel, and the fair promises to be great success. Refreshments were aartzad
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
PoMFRer CENTER

The Pomfret Whist club was enter iained by Mrs Charles AldTich al her home last Wednesday afternoon.
 The Ladies Benevolent society met with Mrs. Childs on Tuesday of last week
 The Sesrchhght Mission club was entertained al Mrs. Charles W. Gros NenoF's lass Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Charlotte OtosNenor, who has been abroad for seveiul months, arriv. e,tin New York Monday.
 James Lowney of IfNington on he Hudson k spending a few days here with his parents.
 Roheit k Bushnell and wife of Lis bon are guests of Mrs. Bushuell's par. ents, George Lowry and wife.
 A p0N telephone has been installed In the raliroad station.
 ltis reported thal Mrs. k. NJ Clark Is soon to rehuild her house Wh.eh WAS destroyed by Hte la December
 Mrs, II II. Davenport has returned from her Nlstt in ashington, b. '.
 Miss Rachel Miller has been in New York tae past week,
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Obituary
SISTER NJ. BERNARDICE

HlSIEh M bfhN \ fBi'E E
 Sister Befnardice, who was one of the oldest American nuns of the Order of Sisters of Charity Of Our Lady of Mercy, died Tuesday afternoon at Flo o'clock nj Sl Joseph's hospital, Will limantic, following two weeks Illness with typhoid fever and double pneu- monia. She was sister to Mir Isaac ghampeau of this city and at one time lived here with her parents.
 Sister Bernardice was born at St. Hyaeinthe, Province of Quebec. Jan uafy 30, ls54. She was Amanda, the daughter of Hypolite and Sophie fBanchard1 Champeau. When she was child her pa,enls came to the United States, locating first in Rhode Island and shortly afterwards making their home in Putnam.
 Previous to entering the religious life, she went to Nillimantie and dur ing one year assisted the nuns of St. Josephis parish in the paraehial schools. After years work teaching the French children of WilIimantic, she went 10 Baltic, where she made her novilinte of four yenrs at the Aea. demy of the Holy Family, and when it came time for her to make her final vows she went to Tilberge, Holland, joining the order of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Of Mercy. She spent year al Tlherg and then came back to this country, being assigned to work in St. Josephs parish.
 Sister Berualdlce was one of the oldest American nuns of the order which she joined. She was the third in length of service with that conRre- gation in this country, having spent thirty years in itstTanks.
 She Is survived by twoIsisters. Sis ter Loretto of Willimantic and Miss Gelina Champeau Of Hartford, and five brothers, Isaac and Frank of Putnam, Louis of Hartford, John Of Worcester and Eugene of Woonsocket.
 The funeral was held today (Thun- day In Willlman,ic.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
City of Putnam
Sewer Contract Nnmbpr ]

Sealed bids marked "Bids for Put nam Sewers" wilt be received by the undersigned at the .Council Chamber in the City of Putnam until four o'clock P. III. on the 24th day of March, 1911. The sewers ito be laid include the sewers voted to be laid by the Common Council at its meeting of the first Tuesday Of February, il9ll, com prising the sewers shown on plan drawn by George w Perry, Engineer of Sewers, and marked Putnam Sewer Contract No. ,, and include approximately 6oo feet of "2i pipe, Soo feet of 2o" pipe, l0S0 feet of Is "pipe, 500 feet Of l2r pipe, l7oo ,ieet of 10 "pipe, and, 7eoo feet ;of s" pipe, all in accordance with specifications, maps, and detailed drawings on file in the office of George w. Perry, Enei- neer of Sewers.
 The right 10 reject any or fall bids is hereby reserved.
 For information inquire ,of George w. Perry, Engineer of Sewers, Put nam, Conn.
 Dated al Putnam, February 7th, 1911.
 ARCHIBALD MACDONALD, Mayor C. ALLEN HAWKINS, HAWKINS Highway GsoR1s P. MINER, 's~,
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
New Home Sewing
 AIachineS for S3O.OO, S33.OO aud S4O.0O
Hint. to those Coming Late to Church

Hints to those Coming Late to Church
 The pastor of the Congregational church at Newington, who is having much difficulty in gathering his con. gregation together on Sunday morn- ings, has had printed upon the church calendar the following "Beatitudes for Church-goers
 "Blessed are those who rise early on Sunday morning for they get to church on time.
 "Blessed are those W ho get to church on time, for they arrive in the spirit of worship.
 "Blessed are those who are never late for they cause the minister and choir to love them.
 "BleSsed are those who must be late, who do not enter during the Scripture lesson or prayer.
 "BleSSed are those who come even at he eleventh hour-but church service begins at a quarter before eleven.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders for chi.

Relieve Feverishuess, Bad Stomach, yeething Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels and are pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers for 22 years. They never fail. Al all Drug
 gists, 25e. Sample free. Address, A
 S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. iO
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
AIDING, KrNNAN xMARyry.

Harsh physics react, weaken the towels, cause chronic constipation ioan's Reeulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c Ask your druggist tor them.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
AstNoroN
The sick are reported better.

The Pomtfet young people will pre. sent farce entitled, Turn Him Oul, al Abingdon hail next Friday night 6e. ginning at $50 ?. m, admission D and l5 cents. The play will be follow D cd by social hour
 Miss May Shatpe Is at home for a week : vacation.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Framing the Fool

Has been the business of the Haywood Boot and Shoe Company for almost half century Styles Tn ''frames" have undergone many changes during all those years, but the high standard of excellence established away back in 1864 has been concentiously maintained It IS no idle boast to claim that "Heywood' on boot or shoe is an unquestioned guarantee of select ma erials and skillful workmanship It has always been of the tenets of our business to consider first the requirements of the foot framing it comfortably and elegantly ln aecordswith the prevailing modes. We do not manufacture freak shoes or models which openly disregard the anatomy of the human foot. W do not make use of the thousand and one tricks of the trade for curtailing the cost of production at the expense of the shoes wearing qual ties "Heywood shoes wear" and there IS every reason in the world that they should.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
To Bresk ia New Shoes Always Use

Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseplie pow
 der IL prevents tightness and blister. ing, relieves Bunions, S~oolen, Sweat
 ing, Tender feel. Al Druggists, 25c Sample mailed free. Address \. S. 0lmsted, BeRoy, N. Y. 7-l0
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
PUTNAM NEST
Institute Thursday, March 9th.
 In Odd Fellows Hall

Putnam \ sl Older of OSls composed ot goo ot he ,eading eitizsDs of Putnam and he surrounding towns viii be insti. tuted and fiicers elected in l, 0 O F. Hall. by the ( officais of liar f5rd Nest. assisted by the office.s Of Norwich Nest aud the degree team ot New nlon Nest.
 Norwich. New London and Nillimautie Nests wtll be present in body and there will be represe ntives ot the other nests in this state present, the institution will be under the direction of Deputy Supreme President, Frank Lombard of Hartford, Conn.
 All spplicstions must be in at this time aud sll fees must te paid on or before this t.se. Send in that sppiicstio to-day, i, get that friend, don't wait for the last minute, do 1t now.
 We pay you S7 co per week for list IS weeks sickness, and $3.50 the 2nd l3 wee IS sickness We pay your Physician D snd Medicine, we give you free employ meut bureau and O her social and frster- nal features, ,iu now.
 Fee for charter members is only &o 75, after night of institution ffo.76.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03

"Safiered day and night the sormen, of itching piles. Nothing helped me until used Doans Ointment. l. cured me permanently. ."-Hon. John R. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03

Accidents will happen, but the best. regulated families keep Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. IL suodues the pain and heals the hurts.
 A healthy man is king in his own right; an unhealthy man is an un
 happy slave. Burdock Blood BitteTs builds up sound health-keeps well
 Deans Rheumatic Pills for Rheum- alism X Neuralgia. Entirely vege- table. safe lsYl
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
flows This ?

We ofer One Hundred Dollars Reward io any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Cstsrrh Curs.
 F. ]. CHENEY < co, Toledo O. We. the andersig ned have known F. ]. Cheney for the last lS wears and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions dad financially able to carry out any oblgI- tons made hs his firm
 WALptSe, kiNNAS < MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0 Halls CstSrrh Cure is taken interaSlly, act ng directly upon the blood and mucous sur aces oi the system. Testimonials sent free Price foc yer bottle. Sold hy all nrugvists Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-08-25

long enough for the weeds to get n
start, when 1t should be thoroughly
MANFRED and then planted.
The rows should be about two inches
wide and the seed should be scat.
tered over the entire width. then the
soil should be firmed into the soil by
passing roller over II. after which
the seed should be covered very light.
ly with a rake.
To prepare the ground for celery.
rows should be made about four feet
apart. and a light application OF well
rotted stable manure and nitrate OF
potash placed in the burrows.
The plants taken from the seed.
bed should be set about eight inches
apart In the row and great care
should be observed In placing the
roots In their natural position without
crushing and doubling them up. The
soil then must be drawn firmly about
the plants and all weeds must be kent
down. Under good conditions celery
plants grow very rapidly. Soon after
the plants are well started, they
should be given light application Of
nitrate OF soda and another about two
weeks later; this is all they will need
until they have reached the proper
growth.
Celery is bleached In several ways,
but the best practice for the farm Is
to place the plants In a trench about
twelve inches deep and twelve inches
wide. The plants are taken up with
a spading fork. the roots trimmed of
square and all faulty stalks should be
removed from the outside of the
bunch.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-08-25
.f.i,.s',t,
VIRGINIA in THE CITY

By PHILIP KEAN

her to go with him on Saturday night
to see a play at nearby theater.
This was the kind OF invitation she
craved, and she accepted gladly.
On their way to the theater they
passed Billy Locke. He bowed. and
virginia saw the establishment In his
eyes. Serves him right for not TAX
Ing me himself" was her thought as
she tossed her head. but all the even
ing his miserable face haunted her.
The head-waiter proved to be poor
company. He was not In Virginia.
class and his conversation was limited.
virginia, however. made another
engagement with him for the follow
ing Saturday, and the next day when
she went with Billy Locke to the park.
she told him of IT,
Hes awfully nice, he is so gener-
ous." was her statement
Perhaps he's generous" poor Billy
said, because he hasn't anything
ahead OF him TO save for"
Il should think a man who cared
for a girl would want to give her a
good time" said Virginia.
For moment Billy was silent. Then
he faced her. Look here. Virginia"
he said. Il want TO take you back
home and put you in little house OF
your own. and care for you for the
rest OF your life. And I can't do Il II
] spend money on you now. l cannot
bear to see you In a place that you
don't belong. like that lunchroom. II
is not the place for a lady, like you.
and that head waiter is not q gentle
man. ! don't like to see you with him
and don't think you ought to go
with him. Virginia"
He spoke with a vehemence that as
tonished Virginia. She had not dream
ed that Billy had 1t in him. why.
Billy Locke" she gasped. Il didn't sup
pose you thought about me that way"
We'll / do" said Billy. earnestly.
Il love you, and / want to marry you.
Virginia, and by fall shall have
enough to take us both back where We
want to be. VIII you wait till then.
Firginia?"
She hesitated. oh. ! can't say what,
will do right now, Billy"
She thought 1t over and the vision
of the little home among the lilacs
came to her when. on the hot days. she
served luncheons to a ravenous popur
lace.
In vain did the head-waiter whisper
in her ears dreams of future delights.
What had he to offer her that could
compare with the dreams Billy had
put into her head? Trips down the
river. and to amusement resorts
these were things of the moment. But
Billy's promises were for a lifetime.
The next Sunday In the park She
told the results OF her decision to
Billy Locke.
1T is because you are so good.
Billy" she said Somehow from the
very moment | saw you standing on
the corner. I knew that I could trust
you"
You bet you can" said Billy. fer.
vently.