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Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15
PoMFRET CENTER

Willard Hildreth and wife and Charles Aldrich and wife attended the wedding Thursday, Sept; :, of Prof. Walter A. Hidreth of Williams col lege to Miss Mary A. Sesver at the brides home in Bridgewaler. Prof. Hildrelh is professor of German at Williams college and is son of MT; and Mrs. Hidreth. The bride is graduate of Wellesley and has taught German the last four years at the High school MontcIair, \. J.
 Miss Hazel Davenport is attending tbe WiIIimantic Normal school.
 Miss Louise Filts is teaching in NewtOWn.
 Lyman Pitts has gone to Lynn to enter the employ of the General hiec- tric Company
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15
WOODSTOCK

The interest of the Sunday morning service was increased by the solo sing inc of "The Publican by Alfred l.: C6iid, which was fitting the subject ot inc pastors helpful sermon and was well rendered.
 Among the home corners who were former Woodstock residents, for the Fair were Charles Lindeman ana wife and John Lindeman oi Hartford; William Arnold of Providence ana GoI. Alex. Warner of Ridgefield.
 Fred Hinrichs. wife and son ieit Tuesday for the winter
 IouIs Lindeman from Brooklyn Is tbe guest of Mrs. John Clark.
 The Misses Works lgave tea on sat ,rdav afternoon which was well a1- tended in spite of the rain
 The Misses Kendall have leit TOT their school work.
 Mrs William Lindeman is enter taining her nieces from Norwich
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15
Births
Maria S

In Moosup, Sept. s, daughter tC MT. and Mrs. George Potvin.
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15
Bradley TheAter
THE WEIGHING HOUR

THE WEIGHING AoIR
 The Mitching Hour, referred to in Augustus Thomas masterpiece of that 1 name, which is to be presented under the management of Geo. N. McGregor X Co. on Friday, Sept. -, al the Brad ley theatre, is not midnight but two o'clock in the morning. However, though il is possible to specify the defi- nile hour in the mind ot the play wright when he chose the title for his drama, the name really has wider significance in it's general suggestion of all that Is mysterious and, to the un- initiated mind, almost superhuman. The exact hour Is established by the fact that the clock on the stage strikes two at the end of the second act, thus carrying out the mysterious suggestion of the beneticient return from the dead of spirit able 10 help in the solution of a terrible and tragic difficulty. This suggestion has already been given by the reading of a poem by Bret Harte which speaks of such return from the grave at precisely that time of the night.
 Harry Garrepy, of Worcester, New England's long distance walker, is the special feature al the Bradley theatre all next week. Garrepy walked from coast to coast some years ago and earn ed his way, and some over, by singing and doing thrilling high diving act. lie has rich bass voice and has fine selection of songs. After the perform ance every night he will do his high diving act on Pomfret street, diving into the canal. The dive is made in a sheet Of flame and Is a spectacular, dar- ing act. Garrepy Is known all over the continent and can tell many inter- esting experiences of his travels. No one should miss seeing him.
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15

In Stonington, Sept. ,, by Rev. Dwight C. Stone, Eugene Beaudry of Whitinsville, Mass, and Miss Nancy Rawson of Putnam.
 In Union, Sept. 10, by Rev. H. F. Graham, Arthur Gage and Bertha Scranton.
 In Bridgewater, Mass, Sept. ', by Rev. George $. Wheeler, Walter A. Hildreth of Pomfret and Miss Mary S. Hewett of Bridgewater.
 In Putnam, Sept. II, by Justice of Peace NJ. H. Geissler, Cornelius k, Buckley of Haverhill, Mass, and Miss Della Belanger of Putnam.
 In Danieson, Sept l2, by Rev. w D. Swanffield, Earl Martin Young and Miss Florence Chase Preston.
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15
Deaths

In Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 26, Nun roe A. Gould, aged 63.
 In Brooklyn, Sept. 6, William r. Cutler, aged 76.
 In Putnam, Sept. 9, James Madison, aged 10'
 In Thompson, Sept. F, Fred T. Broughton, aged 34.
 In Everett, lass, Sept. II, Rev. Freeman Pratt Tower, aged 73 years. Born in Eastford.
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15

An engagement to make or break an unexpected guest for which you saye moi provided-meet these by hay ing a telephone in your home.
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15
Wanted

Bids for the work of catering during the tiremen's muster to be held in Put nam Oct. F. 1911. For further infor- nation address, W. $. FULLER, Put nam.
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15
Registrars Notice

The registrars of the town of Put nam hereby gave notice that they will meet at the office of the Selectmen, Union Block,
 Thursday, September IA, 1911, from 9 o'clock, a. Iii. until , o'clock P. m., to revise and perfect the list Of electors in gaid Putnam. The revised list may be examined at the office of the town clerk and on the public sign post on the 10th. No applications gro Be Made vot- CTS eau be received after , o'clock, D.. m., Thursday, September filth. Blank applications may be obtained of
 HERMoS C. CARVER,
 GEORGE PoTyIN,
 Registrars. Putnam, Conn, sept. 7, 1911. Blank applications may also be oo- fained of and will be received by Town Clerk Flagg. do-oo
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15
WEST THOMPSON

ndhe nahe Ladies Aid society of the .ardls .esnodlst church will serve peach jndp jppeI in the vestry Wednesday even eb;llao sept. 70. Price of supper D eents'
 ''ufen b cents. All are invited.
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15

the time protect home om the storms and coming months for un the paint film is sound and in good damp will get into the lumber and grain gradually cracking checking and decay Then repairs it's far cheaper paint than to rebuild later
 be good paint It's always the most Cheap paints don't last and then all trouble and of painting again You figure the gon figure the surface the paint covers and the time That's the sensible way.
 We recommend shewin Williams Prepared (swp1 because the purst materials white lead pure zinc pure differs sWP represents the most scientific combination of ingredients ground by powerful machinery The formula is on every pno the great surface and the longest
 Come in and get and let tell you what eoos will look best your home
Putnam patriot., 1911-09-15
DR. E. B. WEIGHT
 DENTIST

Successor to DIR H. sANDEL Bradley Block, Elm Street Office Hours: ga. n. to .2 m., ? to D.
 m.. to s.30 ?. m. Telephone: Office 12i, Residence. l42-3
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01

their attention to the problems presented in this
field. In the case of Uncle Sans Bureau Of
Entomology the activities are not confined to In
ducing good health in trees but extend to all
sorts of Investigations and experiments regarding
injurious insects affecting field crops, fruits
small fruits and truck crops as well as the for
ests and forest products. This research institu-
ton has devoted much time and money to the
introduction In the United States of beneficial in
sects-that is insects which prey upon those
creatures that harm the trees-and Is all the
while carrying on tests and experiments with
insecticides and insecticide machinery. Not the
least important function of this government inst-
tuition is the Identification Of insects for anybody
who applies for such information. BY this means
a farmer or householder discovering an unknown
bug on his trees may ascertain the record Of the
mysterious visitor together with hints as to how
to get rid Of him in case he Is an undesirable.
Probably the most extensive and most costly
project in tree doctoring in the history of the
world is that which has been In progress for some
years past in the state of Massachusetts,. The
object of this prolonged battle is to exterminate
or hold in check the gypsy MOTH which, with
other kindred species, has threatened to destroy
the trees throughout the Old Bay State If not,
indeed, throughout New England. In this fight
millions Of dollars have been expended, the ex-
perts employed by the state Of Massachusetts
working hand in hand with Uncle Sans experts
headed by c. L. Marlatt, perhaps the greatest
authority in the world. 1t is probably a trihe
early to say that the fight has been won. but GER
doubtless the damage will be restricted to its
present area.
Tremendous sums are expended every year in
spraying for orchard insects. 1t is estimated
that not less than 100000 is thus expended
each year in holding in check the codling moth
and equally large sum Is devoted yearly to
treatments against the San Jose scale. Nowhere
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also tends to carry away more waste
material.
Pimples and black-heads show that
the waste material is not being car
ried away properly but is being left
to clog the pores. Sometimes this &C
emulation Of waste material Is due to
lack Of cleanliness. The waste ma
terial is left on the skin and clogs the
pores SO they cannot perform their
work. Sometimes the fault is due to
poor circulation or to diseases of the
excretory organs. II one organ is in
capable OF performing it's work. the
other organs must of necessity do
more than their share in trying to aid
1t. If the kidneys and bowels are not
carrying on their share of the waste
material Of the body. the skin Is bur-
ddned with an extra amount to be dis
p I'D OF. Sometimes It is unable to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
THE SKIN AND COMPLEXION

''oh, wad some power the giftie give us
To see ourselves as timers see u.s."
Burns
How surprised some Of US would be
Il we did possess this gift, and how
quickly we would hasten to make
some changesl
Every persons skin is law unto
itself. and what is beneficial to one
may not be so to another. You never
saw two persons who looked exactly
alike. nor two persons who did things
In exactly the same manner. So It is
with the skin, no person has q skin
that is exactly like another's. How
foolish it is. then. to expect the same
treatment to agree with all slxinsl
Certainly an oily skin requires diff
ferent treatment from one that Is In
elined to be dry. Exactly what agrees
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
SCALP HEALED IN FOUR DAYS

ut affords me pleasure to tell Of the
good Cuticura Soap and Ointment
have done my little girl. She had
eczema on the scalp last fall. The
trouble began this way. First small
mattery pimple appeared. The pimple
broke and the matter, a watery sub
stance, ran on the skin, forming hard
crust which was very itchy. It was ON
the top OF her head, and the crust be-
came as large as the palm of my hand.
My doctor said 1t was eczema.
II used remedy but had no success
with it. I used 1t nearly two weeks.
then friend recommended Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. I used the Cuti-
cura Ointment. applied it ON the
scalp at night and morning, and In
four days the scalp was all healed, no
sign Of crusts or scabs could be seen.
Then washed her hair with Cuticura
Soap. She has not had sign of CO.
zema since Cuticura Soap and OiEt-
ment cured her. and shall always
keep them in my house. / can prove
this statement by my neighbor and
family" (Signed) Mrs. H. B. Cooley.
Marlboro. N. Y. April 8. 1911. Al
though Cuticura Soap and Ointment
are sold everywhere. a sample Of
each, with 32-page book, will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura." Dept.
X, Boston.
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the poison charged liquid employed for spray
Ing must be hauled some distance 1t is custom
airy to resort to outfits of liberal tank capacity
and many of these range from $50 to 800
gallons For spraying high trees 1t is neces-
sary to use an elevated tower or platform
built upon a wagon and with one man on the
tower and two men on the ground spraying may
be carried on with the greatest possible degree
of efficiency. OF course, good length of hose Is
essential-one-half inch being a popular size,
and 1t should be capable Of standing 200 pounds
pressure per square inch.
Trees In towns and cities are naturally much
more liable to such injuries will later require
the practice of tree surgery than those in the
country districts. The piling Of building material
against trees, the attaching Of guy wires and the
grading of streets roads are all causes pro-
ductive of injuries. Overcrowding by other trees
horse bites and girdling by wire labels are other
sources OF trouble One Of the worst of all, how
ever, Is improper pruning or tree butchery An
a matter of fact. intelligent. systematic pruning
and tree surgery are very closely related.
Pruning requires previous intimate knowledge
Of the habits of growth of trees, whereas surgery
on the other hand requires in addition knowl-
edge of the best methods for making cavities air
tight and preventing decay. The principle il
much the same as that employed by the dentists
who fill cavities in the teeth of human beings
and this caring for the cavities In trees is the
only means of preserving affected specimens and
saving to this and future generations some Of the
noblest specimens of woodland growth The
favorte mixture for filling cavities is composed
of one part Portland cement to three parts of
clean, sharp sand After all decayed or decaying
matter has been removed from the cavity the
whole cavity Is filled with this thin mortar, and
then, when this has had time to become stifr,
but not hard. there is applied q surface coat
made of one. part sand and one part cement and
the surface is SO faced as to exclude all mois-
ture from the openingSof the cavity
It should be noted in conclusion that Provi-
dence has provided with the best tree doctor
in the form Of that familiar and unappreciated
bird the woodpecker The woodpecker Is easily
the most useful of all the hundred varieties
OF birds to be found in the United States and 1t
is largely because of his constant search for and
warfare against the four hundred different varie-
ties of insects that prey upon our trees. The
woodpecker Is not merely tree DOCTOR but Is
actually tree surgeon because his most ener-
getic quest is for those insects that injure the
tree internally and to which access can be gained
only by means Of the unique equipment with
which nature has provided the woodpecker and
from the employment of which he derives his
name AS rule the woodpecker makes only
shallow holes SO that his work may properly be
dignihed as tree surgery that leaves no scars.
which is not the least Of Its advantages
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01

with a given persons skin only can
be discovered by experiment. So II
you find your complexion improving
under given treatment. do not
change your methods because some
one else recommends different treat
ment.
There are few directions that will
seldom disagree with any skin. Usu-
ally 1t will be found beneficial to battle
the face at night with hot water to re-
move all dirt; then massage with good
cold cream. In the morning all that Is
necessary is quick rub with cold wa
ter. Do not be afraid to rub the face
little. The skin needs exercise as
well as any other part Of the body
How often 1t is neglected. Pinching
or rubbing the skin tends to draw a
greater supply Of blood to the parts
massaged. This increased circulation
brings extra nourishment with It and
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ing makes any approach to either
beauty or the artistic. On the con.
trary, all Of the work is rough and
rudely performed.
However, there is an element Of the
odd and grotesque in all Of these carv-
ings, crude though they are. In point
Of art the work may be compared to
the rude paintings of the plains In
dams on their skins composing their
rude tents or tepees, buffalo robes, etc.
Generally the figures carved on
these totems are those representing
human beings, particularly the faces,
features, ETC.. all Of which are extreme
ly grotesque-end even drolly fantastic
In shape and crude expression. OF
course the forms Of various wild ami
mails, fish and marine creatures, ETC.,
are carved on these pieces Of wood. In
point Of size these totem figures vary
from mere toy dimensions. up to very
large size. Some Of the figures are
feet and even yards in length. When
large these queer appearing figures
are carved out of the solid tree or log
and form part of it.
The totems are invariably exposed,
like those shown in the illustration,
in the streets. along roadways, trails.
the Neashore and in many other
places.
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Halle ErmInIe RIves-wheeIer.

lean embassy at Tokyo, but now sec
rotary of the embassy at st. Peters.
burg. Mr.. Wheeler is an author of
ability and has written considerable
of interest and value on the Tukudh
Indians In the Arctic regions, with
whom he spent an extended period Of
time. For many years Mr.. Wheeler
was one of the editors Of the New
York Press and still contributes the
wellknown paragraphs which appear
under the heading Reflections of a
Bachelor"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01

TUG S4ceeuinSiy varied ACTIVITIES that are en-
braced IN the ministering to our sylvan
treasures. There are numerous different meth
DDS OF circumventing the caterpillars and other
Objectionable invaders, and there are like.
wise any number OF prescriptions that may be
tried out If the pests have taken possession Of
trees ere the alarm is given Prominent among
these latter remedial measures are the various
forms OF tree spraying for which special ap-
paratus Is now provided and apropos Of which
extensive experiments have been carried on to
determine the most effective formula to be in
uoduced as spray. Another branch Of tree sur
gerry deals with the intelligent removal of dead
or diseased limbs of trees and the repair Of dam
age done by fire, lightning high winds, etc. And
nnally we come to the true surgery which in the
case OF trees. as with people. involves the re-
moval Of portions of the vital tissue; the termi-
nation Of decay or disease; and the substitution
OF other substances--in the case of trees con-
crete being a favorite medium for closing wounds
and fostering the healing process
It might be supposed by many readers that
tree doctoring would be restricted largely to the
country and suburban districts, but such is very
far from being the case. Indeed, 1t would seem
as though the residents Of our towns and cities
prize their trees more highly and are willing to
do more to preserve them than are the farmer
ciass-and perhaps this is natural considering
tnat TALL stately trees are much rarer in cities
than in the rural districts. At any rate most of
our large cities now employ one or more tree
doctors to look after the trees in their parks and
the shade trees on streets and boulevards.
whereas 1t Is becoming almost Imperative for
man who aspires to the position of head gardener
on any large private estate to have enough
knowledge of ailing or insect-infested trees to
cope with the situation
The u. s. Department Of Agriculture and the
state governments In many of our leading states
now maintain special departments that devote
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
ODD TOTEM POLES I'M ALAskA
Made by Indians and the Carving IL
Often Extremely crotesque
and Fantastic.

S!tka, Alaska What are known as
totems. or totem poles, are quite com.
mon In Alaska territory. Some Of
these totems are shown in an accom-
panying illustration.
AS a usual thing these totem poles
are OF Alaska cedar, which is very
abundant In the territory. This wood,
though Of rather soft and yielding
fiber, is fine grained and well adapted
to carving. All the totems are made
by Alaskan Indians; the carving is
done with rather rude, coarse imple-
ments, and consequently is of crude,
unartistic nature. None Of the-carn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
AMERICAN WOMAN IN LONDON
Wife Of Diplomat and Writer Prom
lnent In Social Life Of
Metropolis.

London.-Among the American
women who were conspicuous in the
London social life of the recent coro-
nation period was Halle Erminie
Rives. the beautiful wife Of Post
Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler was a Ken
lucky girl and is a cousin of Amelie,
Princess Troubetzkoy, well-known
novelist. She is the author of at
least half dozen novels which proved
popular and remunerative. Perhaps
her best known book is Satan Sander
son.
In 1906 she married Post Wheeler,
at that time secretary Of the Amer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
Couldn't Hold Out.

st. Louis, Mo.-By lying in bath
of hot water "a hours and being
kneaded. Edward G. Bernard stretched
himself two inches to get into the fire
department. He shrank again and
now he's suspended.
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es1%NWo .ZREE5

jured trees. and yet 1t is a question
more appropriate designation. mas
n beings it Is more often the physi-
ed to set things right.
cialist in his chosen held and 1t may
deeper one than the layman might, at
orthy to be made the subject Of the
man who is attracted to 1t. For all
ed range is quite within the possibili-
citizen who is impelled to study it
cess by a man who makes no claims
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01

! himself to ministering to sick and in
whether stree doctor" would not be
much as in with trees as with huma
clan than the surgeon that is need
The tree doctor is, perforce, spe
be added that the subject Is a much
FIRST thought. suspect, and is well W
life work and the life study of the
that, tree doetoring" within limit
ties Of any farmer or other private
Just as gardening may be made sue
to being fancy gardener. Indeed,
the owner Of any wooded land who
desires to preserve the mature forest
growth Is all but compelled to delve
into the lore on this subject If he
does not want to employ profess
sional forester, and the farmer who
wants to preserve the priceless hertz
age Of the stately trees that surround
and shade the ideally-placed farm
house must do likewise.
One phase Of tree doctoring that
the layman can undertake almost as
successfully as the professional is
that embraced in preventive meas
ures. With trees, as with all other
growing things. the policy OF the
ounce Of prevention is wise one
and moreover there are some wealthy
mon who own large estates In this
country who employ tree doctors as
the Chinese employ physicians-to
Keep them well rather than to cure
them AFTER sickness has set in. This
stitch In time" policy as applied to
trees Is particularly serviceable in the
case OF the insects. ETC., which play
such havoc with tree growth If left
to carry on their depredations unmo-
Tested. 1t is always preferable and
usually simpler to bar pests of this
kind from the cherished trunk and
branches than 1t is to Danish them
once they have gained a foothold.
Speaking Of this responsibility in
tree doctoring directs attention to
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The Brute.

Men are such rude things" said
the supercilious girl
HAS any of them dared to address
you without an introduction?
mo; but in a crowd one got his face
all mixed up with my hatpin and
never even said excuse me-"
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in the world is
this doctoring
done SO thor
eughly as in the
United States.
The invention
Of special spray
ing apparatus
began as early
as the year
1880, and since
that time each
year has been
the advent of
new and Inn
proved apparat-
US. Some six or
seven years ago
the steam-pow-
or sprayer
made its APP
pearance and a
little later there
was evolved the
gasoline outfit,
which may be
seen in opera
ton today on SO
many farms and
in many city
parks. w b ere
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F the newer profess
sions that have lately
been created in connec-
ton with agriculture
and kindred pursuits 1t
Is probable that none
is more unusual or
more interesting than
that of tree surgery.
Tree surgeon is the
customary title Of the
n