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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-11-14
One Down /!

One of the .men condemned by the
Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assem-.
bly, as enemies toward organized labor
was sent down in defeat, but the other
two pulled through.
Chester r. Whitman, candidate OF
the Democrats for the House of Dele
gates was defeated. He is the man
who voted for Clarence W. Watson for
the United States Senate. R. M. Ad-
dleman was elected prosecuting attor-
ney by a narrow margin over Fred
Maury, Democrat candidate, and oliver
S. Marshall was elected to the state
senate by trick that the crooked
politicians pulled off by having his
name entered on the Progressive tick
ct when he was not the choice of the
Progressives at all. The Progressive
voters were thus fooled into voting for
him.
Mike Mahoney, nominated by the
Democrat convention os- labor" can
didate, was defeated, apparently draw
ing only the straight party vote, or
else being scratched by Labor's
enemies within his party, and Harry
Weiss, the Republican labor" candi-
date. won with his party. AS both
belong to Crescent Lodge of the Anal
gamated, that lodge was certain to
have a member in the legislature, no
matter which way the election went.
Many surprises were sprung in the
election, the voters seemingly roaming
all over the ballot. The official count,
just completed, gives the following
6ouroc
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-11-14
THARP IN ROCHESTER.

e. e. Tharp, of Bellaire. left Mon
day for Rochester, N Y, where he
viii attend the convention of the A.
F. of L. as delegate from the Bel
mont Assembly.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-11-14

cOHTmuED on PAGn -
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
The Fourth m Putnam.

Putnam certainly had a safe and sane Fourth of July this year and the quietest, most orderly by far of any ever experienced. There was very little noise, and no disturbances of any kind. Five extra policemen were on duty the night before the holiday but they had little To do and not one arrest was made either that night or the next day.
 The merchants who sell firecrackers complied strictly with the law and only small crackers were sold and not large quantity ot those. Pistols were debarred, so that the noise was reduced to a minimum whether or no as no powerful explosives were to be had.
 The day was very warm and in the afternoon the city took on Sunday like appearance. Those who stayed at home lounged about in the shade on piazzas and lawns. Hundreds went to Wildwood Park both afternoon and evening. Special trolleys were run and the crowd was well cared for.
 Best of all not an accident was re- ported. Young America had good time and came out without scratch
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12

medium of Tuskegee institute, been doing our part to contribute to this peaceful condition
 My race had the same ideas as to ed ucation that most new races have of education, and that Is when he is able to read and write he will not have to do any work with his hands. Some white people have the same idea. IL is not all book learning down at Tusk- egee. Just now l want to tell you we have 1000 crates of the hnest of peaches. We teach fruit growing, truck gardening and our men have diseov- cred how to build houses. It Is not agriculture that we teach down there to our race. IL is farming. As to our girls, it isn't the thing that you call domestic economy that we teach. IL is straight sewing and good cooking.
 At our commencement there was a fellow who described how he had pl ,nted and harvested an acre of tur- nips. There was no treatment in this discourse, AS to the philosophy and psychology of the turnip patch but he told how he had used his knowledge of chemicals in preparing the land, and when he showed two large turnips as sample of his harvest, there were cheers from the audience.
 "ln one of our counties in the South last year each white child had spent upon him s2o'24 for education. In that same county each negro had spent upon 1t 96 cents year for education. There are some people who believe that the negro has more sense than he really has, and if he can get his educa. tion for 96 cents year the difference between that 96 cents and the S20. .24- the contrast between the figures, im- plies that two things have got to be negro and the assurance of the white man must be secured to the point that he will see the justice will be done to the negro in the. matter of the public schools. These two things are enough to keep the ordinary man pretty busy for several,years.
 "I met . man on train and he said to me, I'm sorry you are . member of the persecuted race. You ought to be white man., said: "I'd rather be black man than the whitest man in America. l thank God that I am black and n member of the black race. Then, too, would be kind Of lone some In the white race. There is glory in belonging to race that has plenty of work to do every day. l belong to a race that has obstacles to overcome. Your path IS too easy. You haven't got work enough.
 "I could stand here for hours and tell you of the improvements that the negro has made in his condition In the South. The negro in the South Is mak- ing progress, and the race has been free but AS years.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
Suicide at KiIIingIy.

stephen Bartlett, 70, committed sui eide Tuesday evening at East Kill lingly. He cut his throat from ear to ear with an old caseknife which he had sharpened until il was like razor.
 The body was found in shed in the rear of the tenement which he occu- pied in the Whitestone village. He was last seen alive about o'clock.
 The old man had been very despon- dent for several weeks and has talked of com hitting suicide. He was at the Backus hospital, Norwich, during Feb ruary and March for the removal of a cataract from his eye; but continuing to fear blindness and dreading to be sent to the poor farm, may have caused him to take his life. It is also believed that The was affected by the intense heat. He has no relatives except sev- eral stepdaughters in Putnam. A housekeeper has been doing the work at his home.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
City court...rslIer Judge

Peter Larose was before the court Monday morning lchargcd with fur nishing liquor to Joseph I.egrander who Is on the black list. He plead guilty and was sentenced to pay inc of $25 and costs of $s.69. The warrant of arrest was issued about week ago but Larose disappeared. It WAS not until Sunday night that he was seeu again and arrested. He could not pay and went to jail.
 George Chafiee was arrested charged with intoxication and breach Of the peace. He plead guilty. He paid the court $3.60 for being drunk. On the second count judgement was suspend ed and the case continued for four weeks to see If Chafiee keeps his prom ise to stop drinking and behave him. self.
 At an evening session of the court, Jabez King was arranged charge with breach of the peace and keeping . dis orderly house. He plead not guilty and asked for an adjournment that he might procure counsel. Tuesday morn ing he appeared and changed his plea to guilty. His case was continued to August I2th upon payment of costs. The neighbors of King made complaint that there was great deal of noise and disturbance going on nights at his house and they wanted it stopped.
 Daniel Sheehan, 62, and Peter Pratt, 46, were found dunk among the beer kegs behind n local saloon early this morning. Their snores attracted the officers attention. Each plead guilty and were sentenced ss 20 days in jail and costs of $S.09.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
Si EPT IN TOMB

An article in a Norwich paper re- gently of men making sleeping place of a cemetery brought forth a little incident that happened in Put nam. It was related by Sheriff Sib- ley.
 One J-H-, no more of his name need be given here, for he Is now among those sleeping the last sleep, was arrsted in Putnam one morning. It was a morning after he had in- dulged in a cemetery episode. He had spent the night in the tomb at a Putnam cemetery. and here IS what he had to say to the offlcer who took him:
 'I just strolled out here, found the doors of the tomb open-to air II out, I suppose. and went in. l light ed my pipe to fumigate the place and then lay oown to sleep. l had a very peaceful night, for not both ersome soul came along to disturb me in my slumbers. l had good nights rest, thank you. Now you can lock me up if you want to-
 The man afterwards went insane and was confined in an asylum, but thre is no proof that his mental weakening was due to his having slept where only the dead had been supposed to rest.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
Connecticut Peaches.

The peach crop in Connecticut this fall will not be large, is the report from the peach growers. It is thought that the yield will be just enough for the people of this state, and that there will be no need Of looking for a market out side. Last year, with the big crop, there was search for markets and "peach specials" were run to New York many mornings.
 In Glastonbury there will be only about 7,5o0 baskets picked; last year there went out from that town 200,- coo baskets. The yield of : ,5o0 baskets will be mostly from the orchards of the several Italian growers. The big orchards of J. II. Hale will yield few baskets.
 The cause for the short crop Is the extremely cold weather in January last. For several days the ther- mometer was very low and thousands of the peach buds were frozen and blasted.
 The peaches now in the market are from Georgia. where the season began in May. 1t will last till early in Aug ust. There Is . bumper crop in that State
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
Interestlna Locals

A great suit sale. Come see What g doing. Church Clothing Co.
 F. c. Letters & Co.,, representatives for Edison's parIor picture machines. Demonstrations Saturdays. Phono- graphs and records.
 Clothes buyers are now offered spien- did sessonable garments cut for a quick reduction of stock. Be sure to get your share. Church Clothing co..
 We always clean out our shirt stock at this season of the year and get ready for Fall shirts. You could choose blindfolded and get twice your mon ey's worth. Church Clothing Co.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
NO 28
Don't Waste the Water

We have noticed in different local papers :that the use of hose Is being cut off in many places on account of low water. We are to be congrstuls- ted that we have had no such order here. Last season we were limited to two hours in the afternoon on account of the extrsvagant use of nose, some running 1t all day and all night.
 A little theughtfulness on the part of the hose users in only using what is absolutely necessary, will prevent any eurtailing of the hose privilege, which as we understand is, that hose can be used two hours each day, after in the morning and before at night.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
THoS. McDERMOTT AGAIN A
 CANDIDATE

Thomas McDermott of the Chick ering hotel announced Tuesday that he is again to enter the Worlds Se- ries Baseball contest to be conduct ed by Boston paper. MT. McDer- mott was in the contest last year. finishing In eleventh place, with f01.- 000 votes. He was next man to the ten that won free trips to the games played in the worlds series between the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Giants. This year twenty men are to be sent to see the games and MT. MeDermott Is confident that he will be one of the number. He is one Of the royal baseball rooters of the city and friends in every town in eastern Connecticut are going to help to send him to the big show as their official representative.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
Hot Wave.

The hot wave that has settled on the eastern states is crowding all previous records. Up to date those who keep track of thermometer registrations say that it is not as warm as it was during the hot spell of last year but this is hard for the average person to believe.
 Putnam thermometers have recorded above I1O although 90 to 9S has been the average, the higher marks being registered in the sun. The humidity the first two days was excessive. Sur rounding showers cleared the air Wednesday. Today the humidity IS again intense. Rain, Is what all are crying for and unless 1t comes soon crops will receive decided setback II they haven't already. The forecasters state that there is relief in sight. Fatalities are reported in the cities. Putnam has had no case of heat pros tration as far as known but in some instances, people have left their work as precautian.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
July Weddings.
LARosE-pEsAuTELLE

Henry Larose and Miss Eva Desau- telle, both Cf this city, were united ill marriage at St. Mary's church, Mon day morning at 6,30 o'clock by Rev. John Van den Noort. A wedding breakfast followed at the home of tbe brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. Ludger Desautelle, smith street. The couple were the recipients of pretty and use iul presents. They left on the early train for trip to Boston after which they will reside In this city.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12
Miss Alice Sullivan has been

MISS Alice SuiIlNan naS been visiting in Boston.
 Miss Olive Alexander of Boston. spent Sunday with local relatives.
 Richard German and wife mo- tored to Boston. Monday.
 Miss Mary Ross has returned from a visit in St. Louis.
 A. A. Buchanan returned to Nor oton Heights Saturday.
 Philip Benoit has returned from trip to Prince Edwards Island.
 Newton Ballard has returned from Brookline, N. H., where his family are spending the summer.
 Ray c. Bosworth and party have returned from an automobile trip through Maine.
 Miss Mertie Paine of Worcester is the guest of Sabin Carpenter and family.
 -J. N. Douty and party motored to Oakland Beach Sunday. Mrs. Douty will remain for awhile.
 A D. Mcintyre and wife spent the weekend in New London and Watch Hill.
 Irene B. Champeau has returned from visit with the family of E. l.. Davis at Lords Point, Stonington.
 Miss Florence I. Tourtellotte is spending two weeks vacation at Pleasure beach.
 George D. Champeau of Hartford is visiting his grandfather. Peter St. George, on Battey street.
 Frank Rock of this city has gone to St vincent's hospital. Worcester. He will undergo an operation for the removal of growth upon his tongue.
 Ernest Chapdelaine and Donald and Dana Johnson, Boy Scouts of Putnam Troop No. 9. left Monday morning for Boston where they will enlist on the scout ship Pioneer" which is to sail for a two weeks cruise.
 Mrs. Judson c. Sanders, who has been visiting Mrs. Walter Turner of 431 Woodstock avenue, has returned to. New York City.
 M. NJ Dwyer, who Is to leave for the Canadian northwest within a few days. having been delayed in getting away, was in Putnam Tues day. While here he was presented with a beautiful old gold diamond set Elks ring by the members of the Putnam Liquor Dealers association.
 -J. F. Wignot who is to be princip- al of the high school and superin- tendent of the schools in the town of Putnam, commencing in Septem- Der, is in town this week. MT Wig not comes here to assist in complet- ing the list of teachers for the com ing year and to get in touch with the work that he is to take up. Some places in the teaching force of the town remain to be filled. One of these where difficulty is being en- countered in finding a candidate of experience and fitness as sub-master at the high school, to fill the place made vacant by the resignation of F. K. Keeney, who goes to Woon- socket High school A college grad uate is wanted and one who will be required to teach mathematics and in the scientific course.
Putnam patriot., 1912-07-12

Eagle Hose company, No ?, will hold their annral clam bake as Green s grove. Quadic pond, July 2lst-
New-York tribune., 1912-08-17
CAN'T BECOME AN AMERICAN
German Son Of Japanese Mother
Barred from Citizenship.

Seattle. Aug. 16-Although Albert II.
Young, a law student at the University
of Washington. is subject Of the Ger
man Emperor, he cannot become citizen
of the United States because his mother
was a Japanese. Such was the decision
to-day of United States District Judge
w. r. Cushman.
Youngs father was a German, who
married a japanese woman at Yokohama,
Their child was born in that city, but on
land under the protection of the German
fag making him a German. Young con-
tended that as a German he was entitled
10 naturalization in the United states.
but the naturalization examiner. John
speed Smith, resisted his application
under section 2isd of the revised statutes.
which provides that only aliens who are
free white persons or who are OF African
nativity or descent may become natural
lied.
Young maintained that he was entitled
70 be ciassed as free white" but the
court ruled that his mother having been a
japanese barred him from citizenship.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-17
Dress and Gratuities to Ser
wants Subjects That May
Be Puzzling.

Many problems of puzzling nature
are likely to present themselves to young
girls who are paying their first weekend
visits alone There is always a certain
amount OF etiquette connected with these
few days. visits, and 1t Is natural TOT
the thoughtful girl visitor to wish to DO
the correct thing. For instance, the mat
ter of giving tips to servants Is an I'M
portant one, for no guest cares TO teei
upon her departure that the servants
were disappointed with the gratuity OF
fered II should be understood, of course,
that the generosity Of the donor must be
regulated by her purse, and also by the
style Of living adopted by her hostess.
If two maids are kept, it Is only neces-
sary TO remember the one who attends
upon the visitor in her bedroom. Fifty
cents for a weekend Is a usual tip,
though, IL the maid has given extra ser
vice, such as pressing a gown, helping
with the toilet or assisting with the pack
ing or unpacking, 1t would be considerate
TO give something above this amount.
In more pretentious establishment,
where the hostess's personal maid or one
OF the well trained housemaids waits
upon the guest, giving her numerous lit
tie attentions fee OF dollar or moro
VIII be expected.
II the maid sits up late at night to
offer her services after d dance, or In the
New-York tribune., 1912-08-17
CONKLING'S WIFE SUES
Papers Against Reformer Ask
for a Partition.

Alfred Ronalds Conkling, a lawyer who
has for many years been active in the
reform Of political conditions in this city,
is being sued in the Supreme Court by
his wife, Mrs. Ethel j. Conkling. The
SUNNI rs was filed yesterday. but does
not S,t forth the nature Of the action.
Jacob l. Weiner is counsel for Mr.. Conk-
ling.
The only information that could be
gathered was that the action of Mrs.
Conkling was partition suit 1t is
known. however. that husband and wife
are not now living together. Their sum-
mer home, Vale Ronalds. at Morristown,
y. j.. is unoccupied. and while Mr. Conk-
ling and his three daughters are staying
at Spring Lake. y. j., Mrs. Conkling is
at the home of her mother. Mrs. Eastm IN
Johnson. at No. Is West 56th street, Man
haitian. The Conkling home here is 1T
No. I57 East 10Th street.
Mr.. Conkling is a cousin of the late
George Lorillard Ronalds. and inherited
part Of his estate. His father was Colonel
Frederick a. Conkling, and Senator
Roscoe Conkling was his uncle. Mr..
Conkling and his brother, Howard Conk-
ling, were members Of the New York
Assembly at the same time. Alfred Conk-
ling is the author of the Life and Let
ters Of Roscoe Conkling."
New-York tribune., 1912-08-17
PARTY ALLIANCES
SAYSIDA.HUSTED HARPER
The Past Has Proved Them Futile and Inspires
Distrust Alike Of Roosevelt's $ Pledges
and Wilson's Silence.

, "the political life Of the F'lipinos, but
the rights Of women were careiuily
ignored. Governor Marshall, Democratic
candidate for Vice President, Is an aVoweu
opponent of woman suffrage ana wheh
the question was before the last Legs
lature of Indiana he used his personal IN
nuence TO secure its defeat. In the reViseu
state constitution, prepared under ms ui-
rect supervision. which the Supreme Court
has tust declared illegally submitted 10
the voters. there was placed Il clause re-
stricting the franchise 10 male Inc
sufYragists have nothing 10 hope Tor uhuer
an administration OF this pair OF reac-
tionaries on their question.
President Taft never has uttered one
sentence the strength Of which the
advocates of woman suffrage can sup
port his candidacy. The admitted lac'
that he does believe In 1t as principle
makes his avoidance OF any direct stA'e-
ment particularly exasperating.
Considerable scorn is being expressed LOT
the Southern negroes who arc organizing
and declaring their intention Of support
ing Roosevelt, notwithstanding his recent
treatment OF them. Women suffras'sis
who organize Democratic or Republican,
clubs 20 help tho Presidential candidates
of those parties should be put into the
same political category as those negro
mon
New-York tribune., 1912-08-17
DIVORCED, STILL PARTNERS
Freeport, L. l., Couple Will Kun
Hotel Together,

Charles Georgens and his wife, Anna,
could not get along at all az maF'ie'
connie. hut they agree perfectly as part
ncrs I'm the management OF hotei III
Freeport. Long Island. For some Time
they have not exchanged syllable eA-
cent upon matters related TO the runnihs
=, their hotel, tho Colonial, on the Mer-
rick Road. ......
Mrs Georgens received an interiocutory
decree of divorce from Justice Van SIC
len of the Supreme Court In Brooklyn
last Wednesday Yesterday she re-
,urned 10 Frcepor. and went to the motel.
I've got my divorce, Charlie she sa'u
To- her husband.
We'll. suppose YOU won't want 10 run
the hoted with me any more repteu
Georgens. It's too bad. for you were
such good manager
Il don't mind staying as your part
ner." replied his former wife
When the suit came TO trial no defence
was intcrposed by Georgens. HIS Wile
asked for no alimony. II do not Wish
any money from my husband except what
f. due me as his partner in business ana
know he'll treat me fairly in that she
said.
The couple not only retain Joint con-
troll OF the MOTEL. but they also share III
IN. MANAGEMENT of their Two children
Charles. nine years old, and Helen, who
is eight.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-17
MARVEL AT MISS KELLER
Members of biological Congress
Impressed by Her Progress.
fBy Telegraph to Tho Tribune.

bg ltifBIdpu 10 I' lliDuH'
Boston, Aug. 16.-Miss Helen Keller was
the chief attraction to-day at the after
noon session of the ninth biological Con-
gress IN the medical department Of tho
Harvard Medical School. She gave a short
address in English, which was followed
by one in French AT the request OF DR.. +.
]. Moure. of Bordeaux, France She then
spoke in German, pleasing the German
members.
In her address Miss Keller said;
Resist the tendency-some physicians
call it humane, | call It barbarous-of
leaving the patient I'm hope OF ultimate
recovery when YOU know that il is i'm
possible. 1t is your painful duty 10 tell
the parents that their child will never
hear.
Prepare the unfortunate one for his
fate, help him 10 arrange his life in an
ticipatiOn Of the Gagged conditions under
which ne must henceforth live.
Miss Keller, accompanied by Mrs. 3.
j. Macy. was the centre of interest just
before delegates assembled in the amphi-
theatre, where she gave an exhibition Of
her skill in articulation. The presence of
Miss Keller at this congress means much
to the ear specialists of the world Dr.
NJOiOSlell, OI cl 1<OGISi Stl iOIlIl II
principles in a paper he read. using Miss
Keller as an illustration of his points.
He gave the newer devices TO be used by
those who are born deaf.
Foreign members of the congress were
much impressed with the way the deaf.
dumb and blind young woman had mas
tered her difficulties In speech. and pro-
nounced to-day's session one Of the most
profitable of the meetings.
Miss Keller has been for more than a
year with Professor White. Of the Bos-
ton Conservatory of Music. She has made
such progress that she Will lecture this
fall, and will begin in September in Sche-
nectady, y. Y. where she has been ap-
pointed on the Public Service Commission
Of that city by Mayor Lunn.