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Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13

yearnfng eyes. As be stared at ner,
half-stupefied. he imagined she was
holding out her arms to him In plead
ing.
Fran thought his covered face to-
ken of weakening. You must have
loved my mother once. Is it all so
dead and forgotten that there is none
left for your child?"
But she was seeking to play upon
strings that had long since ceased to
vibrate. He could not bring back,
even in retrospect, the emotions in
spired by Josephine Derry. Those
strings had been tuned to other love-
harmonies. To remember Fran's moth
er was to bring back not the rapture
of a first passion, but the garish days
OF disilIusionment. He could not tell
Fran that he had never loved her
mother. The dead must not be re-
preached: the living could not be de-
nied-so he was silent
His silence inspired Fran with hope.
Il am so lonely, so lonelyl" she muir
INJURED plaintively, $50 very lonely!
There seems a reason for everybody
but mel can't be explained. That's
why l am disliked. If there could be
one heart for me to claim-whose
heart should II be? Does no sort OF
feeling tell you whose heart 1t should
be-"
"Of course you are lonely. child, but
that is your fault. You are in this
house on a footing of equality, and all
seem to like you, except Miss Grace
and l must say. her disapproval dis
turbs you very little. But you won't
adopt our ways. You make everybody
talk by your indiscreet behavior-then
wonder that the town shuns your so
ciety. and complain because you feel
lonesomei"
Frans eyes filled with tears. "If you
believe in me-if you try to like me-
that's all | ask. The whole town can
talk, IL | have you. l don't care for
the world and it's street corners-there
are no street corners in my world"
But. child"
you never call me Fran II you can
help it," she interposed passionately.
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13

HIS brown eyes were so earnest that
Fran stepped into the shadow. ITS
more than something, Abbott. Your
trust Is about all / have. It's Just
like me to be wanting more than /
have. I'm going to confide in YOU
my scheme. Let's talk it over in whis-
pers." They put their heads together.
Tomorrow. Grace Noir is going to
the city with Bob Clinton to select mu-
sic for the choir-he doesn't know
any more about music than poor Uncle
lobe Fuller, but you see, he's still
alive. 1t will be the first day she's
been off the place since came. While
she's away, mean to make my grand
effort"
AT what, Little Wonder"
AT driving her away for good. I'm
going to offer myself as secretary, and
with her out of sight, I'm hoping to
win the day"
But she's been his secretary for five
years-is it reasonable he'd give her,
up? And would 1t be honorable for
you to work against her in that way ?,
Besides, Fran, she is really necessary
to Mr.. Gregory's great charity enter
prises-"
THE more reason for getting rid Of.
her."
81 don't understand how you mean
that | know Mr.. Gregory's work
would be seriously crippled. And it
would be a great blow to Walnut
Street church-she's always there"
Still, you see she can't stay"
mo, l don't see. You and Miss
Grace must be reeonciled."
ooh. Abbott, can't you understand,
or is it that you just won't? 1t isn't
on my account that Miss Noir must
Ieave this house. She's going to,
bring trouble-she's already done it.
I've had lots of experience, and when.
l see people hurrying down hill, l ex-
pect to find them at the bottom, not
because it's in the people, but be-
cause it's in the direction. l believe
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13

some mighty good-intentioned men are
stumbling down hill, carrying their re-
ligion right into hell"
flush, little friend! You don't un-
derstand what religion is"
"If l can't find plt from it's fruits.
] don't want to know"
"Of course. But consider how Miss
Graces labors are blessing the help
less.'
Abbott, unless the fruits of relig-
ion are favored by love, they're no
more account than apples taken with
bitter-rot-not worth fifty cents
barrel"
Abbott asked slyly, What about
your fruit, out there in the world?"
"Oh," Fran confessed, with gleam.
we're not in the orchard-business at
all, cut here"
Abbott laid his hand earnestly upon
her arm. "Fran Come in and help
us spray"
you dear old prosy, preachy pros
fessor!" she exclaimed affectionately,
81 have been thinking of it. I've half
a mind to try, really. Wouldn't Grace
Noir just die? o Lord, there
she comes nowi"
Fran left the disconsolate young
man in wild precipitation. and flew
into the house. He turned off in an
other direction, and Gregory and Grace
came slowly toward the house. having.
without much difficulty, eliminated
Simon Jefferson from their company.
In truth, Simon, rather than be i'm
proved by their conversation. had
Owed down a back alley, and found
Hamilton Gregory and his secretary
came into the reception hall. the old
bachelor lay upon a divan thinking OF
his weak heart-Fran's fight from
the choir loft had reminded him Of it
and Mrs. Jefferson was tanning him
as If he were never to be grow
man Mrs. Gregory sat near ne
group, silently embroidering in white
silk. Fran had hastily thrown herself
upon the stairway. and, with half,
closed eyes, looked as If she had been
there a long time.
Fran" said Mrs. Gregory coldly.
"you left the choir practice before we
were two-thirds done or course L
could hardly expect you'-he looked
at his wife-"to stay, although your
presence would certainly have kept
Fran there; and it does look as X
we should be willing to resort to any
expedient to keep her tbere!"
How would lock and chain DO Y
Fran inquired meekly.
81 don't think she came straight
home, either" remarked Grace Noir
significantly. Did you. Franz
Miss Noir." said Fran. smiling At
her through the banister-slats, you.
are 80 satisfactory; you always say
just about what I expect. Yes. came
straight home. I'm glad it's your pusi-'
ness, so you could ask"
Hamilton Gregory turned to his
wife again. with. restraint r re
marked. Next Sunday Is roll-cah day.
Mrs. Gregory. The board has decided
to revise the lists. We've been carry
iag no many names that Ms burdeAI
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13

Even the dogs have names. Call me
by mine; it's Fran. Say 1t, say It.
Call me-oh, father, father. ! want
"Hush!' he gasped, ashen pale.
you will be overheard"
She extended her arms wildly:
What do you know about God. except
that He's Father. That's all-Father
and you worship Him as His son.
Yet you want me to care for your re-
ligion. Then why don't you show me
the way to God? Can you love Him
and deny your own child? Am l to
pray to him as my Father in Heaven.
but not dare acknowledge my father
on earth? No! don't know how 9TH
ers feel, but I'll have to reach heav-
emily things through human things.
And / tell you that you are standing
between me and God"
Hush, hushl" cried Gregory.
Child! this is sacrilege!"
mo, 1t is not. / tell you, cant
see God, because you're in the way.
You pray Our Father who art in
Heaven give us this day our
daily bread And | pray to you. and
/ say, My father here on earth, give
give me-your love. That's what l
want-nothing else-I want it so bad.
-. I'm dying for it. father, can't
you understand? Look-I'm praying
for it" She threw herself wildly at
his feet.
Deeply moved, he tried to lift her
from the ground.
NO" cried Fran, scarcely knowing
what she said, 81 will not get up till
you grant my prayer. I'm not asking
for the full, rich love child has the
right to expect-but give me crust,
to keep me alive-father. give me my
daily bread. You needn't think God is
going to answer your prayers, If you
refuse mine"
III
ITO Be Continued) 's
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13

Does steeple work of all descriptions;
pointing, painting, regilding aud re-
pairing; brick stacks pointed, repaired
and ieeaned; steel stacks and water
tanks painted. and caulked; tiagpoles
painted and fegilding weather yanes
and ornaments, church clocks, etc;
setting up ifagpoles; taking down old
stacks and spires; slate roof repairing
and cleaning out chimneys and fire.
places ana roof cutters speciality;
taking down trees. Address Raynes
Court, Wiliimantic, Conn. TELEPHONE
3SS- %
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13
CONFIDENCE

When planning fine home the architect
of practical who leader conceptions
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13
kThere is a Call

from people that have money, for
property in Putnam and Windham
County. Ii you wish to sell any In
this vicinity, | believe | can help you.
Please let me hear from you. Iele-
phone connection. A. b. RANDALL,
Real Estate Agent, Putnam, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13

A. Court or Probate held ut Putnam
Awithin and for the district of Putnam
on the 9th day of June, A. H., 1918.
Present. Edward O. Wright, Jnagc
Estate of Nancy II. williams, late OF Putnam
In said district, deceased
The Administrator having made written
application to said Court, IN accordance with
the statute, for an order OF sale of the whole or
part of the real estate described therein, 10 is
ORDERED, thai said application be heard IT
theProbate office in Putnam on the iath day Of
June. 1913 at o'clock In the forenoon And that
notice thereof be given, by publishing a copy OF
this order In the Putnam Patriot, a newspaper
having circulation in said district. and
that return be made 20 this court,
Attest,
"a EDWARD q. WRIGHT. Judge
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13

In selecting a
Monument or eeme-
tary work your safe
guide is the manu-
facturer who is origi.
mating and putting in
to successful practice,
designs of real merit,
backed by the very
best quality of mater
ial and workmanship.
We desire to be
of constant service to
our customers, not
only in the de velop-
ment and perfecting
of original designs,
but also to merit your
utmost reliance to ex-
ecute correctly any
work which you may
entrust to our care.
We solicit your
order to prove to you
that we are really
what we say we are.
Our SERVICE,
our GOODS and our
PRICES are worth
co n S / ID Il II / N G.
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13
TO RENT

Large Office over Burtis Drug Store,
Il. ID. BuGBEE, Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13
w anted Agents

Apply quick. Secure territory. Lib
eral terms. Our stock is complete and
tirst-class In every respect. Now is
the time to start in for spring business
Address Desk j Allen Nursery Go.
Rochester, n. Y. ADV
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13
To Rent.

Office room in Union Block. Apply
To A. A. Houghton. 35e
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13
Wanted To Buy Old Feather Beds

will pay HIGHEST cash price for old
feather beds. Address Gen. Delivery,
Putnam, Conn. 1874
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13
WANTED

young man to work on farm, I
mile from Pomfret Post ONCE. Work BY
TIE month. Board near farm. r. ID.
WICKS, Pomfret, Conn.,. %
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13
Sawyer w anted

to work on portable mill. When APP
plying give references. The Ansonia
Forest Products Co., Ansonia, Conn.
adv
Putnam patriot., 1913-06-13
AuCtiOneeT

Anyone having real or personal
estate to sell at auction. Address O.
II. KNIGHT, Putnam, Conn, Phone
266-5 competent, Licensed Auctioneer
of experience.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-31
Library Books Necessary
In Growth of Great City

build fire will But to
keep 1t running he has to keep the fire.
boy there
enter manhood equipped for m But equipped for the succeed
life that
reading and studying almost constantly.
With the this
through the of public library could probably be safely
said that existence how wealthy prominent has
library sufficiently large all demands made it, There
when the taken of the thousands who
afford scarcely library ALL the need of the public
libraries plain The United States the foremost nations of
the world the matter its public libraries Such nstu
ton Of the first things acquired by American city and
the older better established this like
Boston and Philadelphia the famous libraries of the
wordbraes whose book shelves accessible the bor
the streets to the captain of industry
Birmingham has public library which notable
sdeing the youth of the But time develop
ment in the library that with
wonderful growth the city, The time has when
the school college Birmingham
keep equipped for life that the growth of the library be
creased.
library recently
conducting quiet for funds books
the library
librarians the charge of institution,
public spirited cvicaly
library
employed the
who will supenend the entire beginning the
months.
these
do anything for library for the people who library
without books They have only
to get them is by public donation.
When they asy you for aid think before you act
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ADJUSTMENTS
Annie Russelrs Comedy Company

Miss Russell Will be at the jefferson
theatre tonight in She Stops to Con-
auer," that rare comedy of youth and
manners by oliver Goldsmith, which
has stood the test of time. Generations
of theatregoers have enjoyed the half
humorous and half tragic complications
of the plot, but 1t has been so long since
the character OF Kate Hardcastle has
been seen that there are almost no ex-
listing standards by which to measure
Miss Russell's embodiment. Most of tho
famous actresses who shone In the role
have disappeared; and the talented
younger women who succeeded them
have not been attracted by the part.
Theatregoers, therefore, await with in
terest Miss Russelrs portrayal of the
charming and volatile Kate. Young
Mar1owe will be taken by Oswald
Yorke. who lends to the production
years of experience with the famous
Benson Players of England. Tony
Lumpkin, that registering, joke-loving,
irresponsible English squire will be
played by Percival Stevens. whose char
acterization has been in demand for i'm
portant English revivals.
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CONTINUED from Page Flveb
either at once or at the expiration of
the term of the present incumbent.
TT Is a fact we'll recognized that as a
result of the creation of many new
courts In the past few years the judi
ciary system OF the state Is badly ar
ranged. l am of opinion that, without
any diminution in the, efficiency of our
judicial system, Encouragement of
our judges could be had, increasing the
efficiency of our courts and diminish
ing the number of our judges and So
licitors and the expense of our system.
Plan Work in Advance
IF the present legislature is to be
reassembled, there should be. in my
opinion. an effort to plan a programme
of work in advance of the assembling
of the Legislature, and when the legis-
lature Is assembled the business to be
done should be disposed of speedily and
In business-like fashion, and so far
as possible without personal or petty
politics. The work of the last legis-
lature was impeded by the acute feeling
over the liquor question and by distrust
and dissatisfaction with the character
of some of the men who at that time
were considered peculiarly influential
with the governor.
TT must be source of qualification
to all patriotic citizens of the state,
whether they have opposed or supported
Governor O'Neal. that the governor has
parted company with some of the men
upon whose counsels he at one time
seemed largely to depend. In the event
of an extra session, l think II would be
agreed on all sides that no change
should be made at this time in our
laws relating to the sale of liquor. The
membership of the legislature, In point
of patriotism and ability. is In my
opinion fully equal to the average, and
if the legislature should be convened
in extra session I see no reason why 1t
should not undertake to dispose of all
of the important problems now requir-
ing Legislative action, and I believe the
people of the state can rest assured
that the business will be transacted in
a broad suaged. patriotic and intelli-
gent manner, and that the session will
be freer than usual from petty politics.
Very truly yours,
WALKER PERCY"
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

smith-McDayid bridal party.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Wiliiam S. Lowell will be hostess
this afternoon to the Cadmean Circle II
o'clock
Mrs. j. r. McWane will entertain the
Edgewood club this afternoon.
The Culture club will meet Friday
morning with Mrs. c. c. Adams, 1926 Cliff
road.
Miss Julia Bergman will entertain the
Study circle at the seminary.
Mrs. George Baskerville will be hostess
to the Civic Study club.
Miss Thelma Fits will entertain the
Wistaria club this afternoon. A full at
tendance is requested
The Art club will meet Saturday with
Miss Hancock.
Mrs. R. L. Cross will be hostess today
to the Fenelon club, sos Woodland avenue.
NOTES
Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux, who has been
quite Ill for several weeks. Is improving
and was able yesterday to be up.
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Donneny have
returned from New York and Atlantic
City after an absence of two months.
Mrs. John Hines friends will regret to
learn of her Illness at st. Vincent hos
pital.
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HEAD OF REPUBLIC \
COMPANY IN C|Ts
Bray Inspecting Local Prop,
erties-TO Be Here
Several Days


T. J. Bray of Youngstown. o., president
of the Republic Steel and Iron company
reached Birmingham yesterday morning
for a few days visit to the local of
ficials. lie will make the routine inspec
ton OF the plants. and Will perhaps re-
main here several days. 4
Mr.. Bray went out yesterday TO look
over. the plants at East Thomas, and will
make further trips today and tomorrow.
He was accompanied by the local Of
ficials.
Mr. Bray had no statement to make yes
terday as to probable new improvements.
although 1t is understood that the CONF
pany contemplates some work in tile
near future at Thomas and also at Palos.
which was only recently acquired. Tho
company will ultimately erect finishing
mill at Thomas, 1t is generally believed
Mr. Bray Is expected before he leaves
birmingham to give out a statement in
which he may give some idea of how
soon the contemplated improvements here
will be authorized.
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Next Week-"Truxton King.

George Barr McCutcheon made Graus-
tark famous with his novels of love and
intrigue and fighting round the throne
of little principality In Europe, and the
best OF all the stories Is "Truxton
King which will be given Its first
presentation in Birmingham next week
at the Bijou theatre. A splendid COM
pany Is promised and an elaborate pro-
ducttou,
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Orpheum-Yaudeyille

Children are bound for the Orpheum
tomorrow afternoon. for Saturday is al
ways the children's day, and this week
there Is plenty to amuse and delight
them. Every child will enjoy watching
the rapid costume changes Of Fulgora
and the clever comedy of the fat boy
in the musical trio. Grown people de-
light In the entire performance, which
is one of the best vaudeville bills of
the season.
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Settlement of This Question
Will Bring About Other
Appointments at Once
ISSUE ENTIRELY IN
PRESIDENTS HANDS
Race Is Apparently Between Goodwyn
and Sanford With the Chances
Slightly in Favor of
Goodwin
MY G. Il. STEWART

Washington, October 30-(Special.) -Who
Is going to be the successor of Warren
Reese in the middle district? When that
question is settled the federal patronage
question OF Alabama will be settled, for
following this tieup the appointments viii
come right along 1t is believed.
There are several candidates for the
middle district attorneyship. 1t is con-
ceded, however, that the race lies be-
tween two men-Tyler Goodwin, the state
chairman of the democratic executive
committee, and T. D. Sanford.
For a whole 1t looked as though Sam
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The Majestic will be filled to its ca
pacity for the matinee Saturday after
noon to see Quo Vadis?" for this
splendid motion picture Is among the
greatest in the world, and appeals to
all. 1t shows Rome In Neros time and
follows the novel of the same name III
detail There are two matinees in the
afternoon, at 2 and 4 O'Clock, which
affords ever one an opportunity to see
the pictures.
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and Sanford, reduces the element of un-
certainty to Goodwyns appointment n
the minimum.
True in Other States
what Is true as to Alabama is true nj
several other states. In many .nnoint-
ihents are held up until the President can
iiho the time to look sufficiently into both
sues OF the controversies to form an in
lehisent conclusion There is some COM
paint among democrats because of this
situation, and in doubtful states like In
oiana and others in the middle west. II
Is SAID that unless early action is taken
me congressional delegations from these
states may be endangered The fact thai
republicans are holding over, and in many
instances where their terms have ex
pred, democratic members of Congress-
eialm, is causing great dissatisfaction
among their constituents, and may de-
Ieat some OF them in the elections next
TAN unless something Is done soon.
Inc charge that the President Is hold
ing back patronage until the currency
bill is forced through Congress is moi
true. In almost every case where ap-
pointments have not been made, where
the terms of the incumbents have ex-
pred, there Is some kind of a contest over
the appointment, and the President ba s
mad so much work on his hands since
he went into the White House that he
has not had the ,ime to go into the
merits Of each case.
He has determined to satisfy himself as
far as is possible as to the qualifications
of man for an office before he ap-
points him This policy may work for
delay, but it also works for the public
good in the long run, and meets the ap-
prevail of the people. So while there may
be some dissatisfied party workers, If they
will be patient in the end they will be
rewarded, If they deserve reward, and at
the same time the public Is assured that
their interests will be protected to the
maximum degree
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Eugene Blair in MADAME x,

Women of Birmingham are already
preparing to pack the Saturday mari
nee at the Bijou to the limit of the
houses capacity, for the advance sale
of tickets indicates that Miss Eugenia
Blair will be greeted in Madame X'' by
the largest audience OF the week to-
morrow afternoon. Tickets are selling
rapidly.
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Revolutionary Plot Discovered

San Juan del Sur. Nicaragua. October
30---A revolutionary plot based on the
ASA ssination OF the President of Mica
ragua. Adolfo Diaz. and prominent cabi-
net ministers was discovered and frus-
trated last night at Managua. Tho con-
spirators. 1t Is asserted by police offt-
Gals. were captured - the act.
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Keeping The
Record s

A circular has recently been distributed in
"A containing many false and misleading state
spec the of the Bell Companies, and viola.
nized business ethics such extent that fair play de
correction part.
This circular states that Bell Teephor ",mpany Ct
ing $500 per annum for a business telephone ea~
and very ingepously leaves the the Impression thai
phone in Memphis Tenn my ~-''00 -
m s sa s s o in
p per tine smn as eas a
business less than
its Exchange in Memphis than 1850 stations.
other s: su asme H & does u Of
and unreliable the given for Memphis.
cans
in
Ugh United States ss The South
from to points within its trrory The
American Company in Birmingham retain; ali
es: fIa Ss which
The statement that the Southern Bell Company
FRONT s Company
The Southern Bell conRsny AZ of its oss earnings
any dnterested party.
The Southern Bell Company has nothing tot conceal
tesent render public adequate sffeent es
hoa. service reasonable sts: and to
constructive rather than upon destructveb basis. 8
We have made frank about fur business here
effort deserve the confidence
when the facts believe hs unfair
attack will be dsregarded datre bv
all far-minded people.
1a;;$ ss: ; ss s ss ::
such reckless and false statements.
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