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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27

turn color-or was 1t his face? In fact.
Fran and Abbott were both rather red
caused, possibly, by their struggle
over the whip.
On the front seat of the surrey were
Miss Sapphire and Bob Clinton. On
the back seat was Simon Jefferson
whose hairy hand gripped halter
fastened to a riderless horse; the very
horse which should have been between
the shafts of the Gregory buggy.
Miss Sapphire stared at Abbott,
speechless So this is what he had
meant by wanting the air unstralned
by window-screens. Studying, indeed!
Abbott, in his turn, stared speechless-
ly at the led horse.
Bob Clinton drew rein, and grasped
his hay-colored mustache, inadequate
to the situation. He glanced reproach-
fully at Abbott; the young fellow must
know that his fate was to be decided
this very night.
Abbott could not take his fill of the
fancied not far away, eyes glued on
cork. hands In pockets to escape mos
quitoes, sun on back. serenely fishing.
He had supposed the horse grazing
near by. enjoying semi-freedom with
his grass Now it seemed far other
wise Miss Sapphira had even had
him telephone Bob to bring her hither.
With his own hands he had dug his
pitfall.
Fran, suddenly aware Of her ridicu-
lous attitude, sat down and began to
laugh.
Bob Clinton inquired: Taking =
drive. Abr"
Miss Sapphire set her heavy foot
upon her brothers unseemly tocular-
ity. Unfortunately" said Miss Sap
phira, speaking With cold civility:
"Mr. Jefferson had to come clear to
town before he could recapture the
horse. We were giving him LIT. and
had no idea-no idea that we should
and-should come upon We arc
sorry to intrude." Had her life de-
pended on 1t. Miss Sapphire could not
have withheld a final touch-"Pos-
sibly you were not looking for Mr.. JEFF
ferson to come back 30 soon"
Why answered Abbott. stepping
to the ground. hardly 30 soon" At
any rate, he felt that nothing was TO
be gained BY staying In the buggy. is
that the horse that belongs to this
buggy, Let me hitch 1t up. Mr.. Simon"
This has been terrible experiences
for me-" growled Simon All the same.
he let Abbott do the work. but not as
II he meant to repay him with graft
tude.
What was the matter with your
horse. anywayw Abbott cheerfuily In
CURED
Simon looked at him souriy- Didn't
Fran tell you that the horse got scared
1t her throwing rocks at my cork.
- - -. vAAro "a
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27

she Rad Burst Into Passionate Weep
ing.
eonignt, on tue iV.-s yO~...os -o.4e~S
after the board meeting. It'll take him
three or four days. Then he'll come
back :"
But he'll never tell the secret" ABB
bolt declared. His mouth closed as
by spring.
Fran snatcfed up the whip. and
leaned over as II to lash to- empty
shafts. She had suddenly become the
child agsin. I'VE must drive out of
Sure-Enough Country, now Time to get
back to the Make-Believe World" She
stood up, and the lap robe fell about
her like green waves from which
springs laughing nymph.
Abbott still felt stunned. The crash
of an ideal arouses the echo--"Is
there no truth in the world?" But yes
Fran was here, Fran the adorable.
Fran" he pleaded, don't drive out
of Sure-Eneugh Country. Wait long
enough for me to tell you what you
are to me-"
i KNOW WHAT L AN 10 foup FIhu
retorted-"Git ap!"
But what am | to you? Don't drive
SO fast-the trees are racing past like
mad. | won't leave Sure-Enough Coun-
try until I've told you all"
You shall! No, I'll not let you take
this whip"
81 will take it-let go-Fran! Bless
ed darling Fran"
She gripped the whip tightly. He
could not loosen her hold, but he
could keep her hand in his, which was
Just as we'll Still, a semblance of
struggling was called for, and that is
why the sound of approaching wheels
was drowned in laughter.
Here we are!" Fran cried wickedly
-"Make-Believe World of Everyday,
and some of its inhabitants :"
A surrey had come down the seldom
used road-had Miss Sapphire fol-
lowed Abbott in order to discover him
with Fran? The suspicion was not
Just, but his conscience seemed to
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
w anted Agents

Apply quick. Secure territory. Lib
eral terms. Our stock is complete and
first-class In every respect. Now In
the time to start in for spring business
Address Desk j. Allen Nursery Co.
Rochester, n. Y. Adv
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27

g ood ne WIS bears repeating, and when
1t is confirmed after long lapse OF time,
even II we hesitated to believe 1t at first
hearing, we feel secure in accepting it's
truth now. The following experiences Of
a Putnam man is confirmed after . lapse
OF years.
Charles II. Potter, SO Walnut street,
Putnam, Conn, says: al received bad
fall some years ago and after that suffer-
ed from kidney trouble. My back was
very lame ana stiff, especially when I
arose in the morning and there was also
distressing kid ey weakness, Seeing
Doan's Kidney Pills highly advertised,
got box ct Dresser's Drug store and be-
gan using them. A few doses helped me
and before long every symptom OF my
trouble disappeared. ! have recommend
ed Doan's Kidney Pills 10 many OF my
friends and I know that they have al
ways brought relief"
The above statement was given March
/, 1906, and ct q later date Mr.. Potter
said: al have been free from kidrey
tror BILE since ID ans Kidney Pills cured
me some years ago. do not hesitate to
CONFIRM my previous public endorsement
OF this remedy"
For sale By ali dealers. Price 30 cents.
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name = Doan's and
take no other
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27

and broke rrom the tres -
fastened II, and bolted for town."
MIR. Simon" said Fran innocentiy,
Il don't believe the horse was mem
toned once. while YOU were gone"
1T would be interesting to know
what was" remarked Robert with
humor so dry that apparently 1t choked
him; he fell to coughing huskily.
Miss Sapphire gave him look while
he was struggling in his second par
oxysm. II healed him by suggestion.
Turn" said Miss Sapphire with be-
coming gravity. Robert. still under
the influence of her thought-wave, sol
EMMY drove her from the scene.
When the last buckle was clasped-
Il came out here for quiet peaceable
fishing" said Simon. I've spent my
time hunting horses. and being afraid
something might happen to Fran"
Mr.. Ashton took care of me-" Fran
said reassuringly.
Simon cried explosively. And who
took care of HIM" He climbed in be-
side Fran and begrudgingly offered Abb
bott the imaginary space OF a third
occupant: but Abbott declared his
preference for strolling.
This has been hard day for my
heart" Simon grumbled. as he
snatched up the whip vindictively.
The buggy rolled away.
Mine, too" Abbott called after them
emphatically.
Fran looked back at him, from over
the lowered top. He saw her hand go
to her bosom, then something iuttered
In the air and fell In the grassy road.
He darted after 1t as II it were a clue,
showing the way to the princess cas-
tie.
Perhaps it was. He pounced upon
tit was the queen of hearts.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27

(To Be Continued.)
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
sThere is a Call

from people that have money, for
property in Putnam and Windham
County. Ifsyou wish TO sell any In
this vicinity, | believe ! can help you.
Please let me hear from you. Tele-
phone connection. A. b. RANDALL,
Real Estate Agent, Putnam, Conn.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
A Twice-told Tale

One of Interest TO Our Read
erS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
WIDOW OF GOVERNOR
JOHNSON IS Welded

ST. PAUL. MINI, Dec. ga we'd
ding beautiful in its appointments and
details. and marked with graceful
sympathy, was that of Mrs. John A.
Johnson. widow OF Governor johnson,
and William Alley Smith. of Pittsburg
Pa, which took place tonight at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. George F.
Vansyck, 1880 Summit avenue.
The ceremony took place at $3.50 in
the French parlor, which had been
beautifully adorned for the occasion
with hangings OF pale grey brocade.
with draperaes of old rose and goad.
The vows were spoken before an i'm
proyised altar ut Easter lilies and
palms, and tall cathedral candles In
cande lsLbra placed at either side of
the altar. DIR. Maurice ID. Edwards
the pastor Of the Dayton Avenue
Presbyterian church, officiated In the
presen nee Of "A small company of rela-
t!yes and friends Of the bride and
groom.
Mr.. Smith and his bride viii not re-
turn at once to their future home In
Pftsburg, but will remain here at 60
South Dale street until after the New
J ear, as a number Of post-nuptial af-
fairs are 10 be given In their honor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
HACKS At ARM IN
SUICIDE ATTEMPT
LONG ISLAND GIRL, SOON TO
WED, Is FOUND IN
CONSCIOUS.

MINEOLA, l.. l.. Dec 25.--As the
result OF an apparent attempt to COM
NIT suicide with a Ratchet, Jennie
Half. twenty-four years old, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mahlon Half, Of
Hampstead, is in the Nassau hospital
In critical condition.
She was ironing In the kitchen of
her home when her mother left the
house to be away short time Dur
Ing her mothers absence the young
woman went to the barn and hacked
her left forearm with a Ratchet, cut
ting the bone in two places and sever
ing several arteries. Half an hour af-
terward her mother returned home
and on looking for her daughter found
her unconscious in the barn.
Miss Half is said to have been sub
ject to fits of melancholia. Her en-
gagement to Howard Valentine, of
Brooklyn, was announced two weeks
ago. She was prominent in church
work in Hampstead and was highly
respected An examination will be
made at the hospital today to see
whether amputation of the mangled
arm will be necessary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
SURVEY TO BETTER
LABOR CONDITIONS
COMMISSIONER LYNCH, OF NEW
YORK FOR INDUSTRIAL I'M
PR0yEMENT.
WOULD PROTECT LIVES
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO DE GIVEN
FIRE PROTECTION IN FAC
ToRIES--IssUE FREQUENT
BULLETINs.

/ ALBANY, Dec. 25.--A Statewide
survey of the industries of New York
together with special survey of fac.
tory buildings within the State, is te
be undertaken by Commissl Toner James
M. Lynch, of the State department OF
labor. III the near future
This survey, Commissioner Lynch
explained, will be the most compre-
hensiye and far-reaching of any that
has ever been undertaken by the de-
partmert of labor.
surveys of the State industries will
be made" said Commissioner Lynch,
and there will be issued special bull
lettns, giving information that will be
of value to both employer and en-
ploye. Thus, in the cigarmaking and
tobacco industry. an establishment
that approaches ideal conditions will
be used as the subject for a bulletin,
and this will be fully described.
In -his way the principal industries
of the State will be covered and
especial attention will be given, both
in the survey and in the bulletins hat
are issued, TO the subjects of cleanli-
ness, sanitation. ventilation. lighting.
fire hazards and their related safe
guards, means of exit, and, in brief.
everything that goes toward the con-
servation of human life"
Conservation of Health.
The commissioner in a statement
said:
Conservation of life and health
the proper safeguarding OF the mill
lion and quarter men, women and
children who are employed Ia the pro-
ductive industries of the State IA
well as the hundreds OF thousands of
others engaged in mercantile estab-
lishments-is a duty that falls upon
the de.% rim mt of labor.
The new laws have broadened and
extended the scope of the oepa rtment
of labor and. while taking ccgnizance
of the necessity of safeguarding the
male workers, particular at ontion has
f&en paid to the women and chill
dren.
"One of the real big things that the
department has before It constantly
Is the matter Of fire protection. That
human lives might not be the toll of
future fires. the laws incre ased the
safeguards until now 1t Is believed that
those laws will afford the protection
that their makers desired"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
John y. SPENDS
QUIET CHRISTMAS

CT.EV Ef4AND. Dec. 25.-~John u,
Rockefeller and Mrs. Rockefeller
spent Christmas Day in Cleveland to-
day for the first time in twenty five
years. The day was spent quietly, and
al the dinner, which WIS served at 2
o'clock. Mr.. Rockefeller and his wife
were joined by relatives and their
pastor, Rev. w w, BASTARD. and Mrs,
BASTARD. Mr. Rockefeller and Mrs,
Rockefeller , were remembered by
many friends who sent kilograms and
gree tings, and token of more tam
gible sort None of the presents, 1t
was announced at Mr.. Rockefelier's
home tonight, were OF an elaborate
character, and were In harmony with
the wishes of their recipients
In the afternoon MIR Rockefeller
left his home for a short automobile
trip about the eastern part of the
city, returning about 4:30 O'Clock He
spent the evening quietly at his home
with his guests.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
TWELVE MEMBERS OF LEGIsLA-
TURE OPPOSING woMAN's
SUFFRAGE.
OPPOSITION is STRONG
ASSOCIATION OPPOSED GETTING
IN SOME GOOD HARD LICks
AT. FRANKLIN STREET
ROOMS.

That the movement to have the gem
eral assembly pass a trll granting 10
the people of Virginia the right of
referendum vote on the matter of
woman's suffrage will have rough
sailing is evidenced by the number of
legislators who are opposed to the
bill, and who have signified their in
tenuon OF voting against 1t and using
their influence to defeat the measure.
Information received In Richmond
during the past few days shows that
the twelve members of the legislature
have voiced violent opposition to the
oiu, and that many others have de-
ciared that they will not vote for it
1t Is known that the following leg
islators are opposed to the measure:
Frank Nelson. of Rustburg; A. Gray
Terrell, Of New Canton; DR. Nolan, OF
Leesburg, Guy T. Horner, of Boydton:
Martin Williams, of Giles: Thomas f.
Robertson, Of Eastville; william Henry
White, of lexington Robert l.. Penn
ing. of Jonesviile, William w. Field
and Thomas Bowers, of Culpeper; o.
+. Jordan, Of Dublin; and J. Stubs,
of Gloucester.
The Virginia Association Opposed to
Woman's Suffrage Is reporting great
progress in Its efforts to ouell the
desire which some Of the women of
the State are manifesting for the bal
lot, and in quiet. modest way is
organizing throughout the State. A
number of organizations have beer,
perfected within the last few weeks
and at the headquarters on East
Franklin street scores of women are
talked with each day. No effort IA
made to induce visitors to enter thu
rooms. but when they come. the rea-
sons why suffrage should not be ex-
ercised by women are freely ex-
planned.
Following the program which they
nave mapped out the women opposed
to suffrage are refraining from taking
n vigorous part In the politics of the
movement, and with the exception Of
mailing out literature and maintaining
their reading rooms, are not cam
paigning for their cause. The clubs
and organizations which have been
formed throughout the State, were not
formed by members of the headquart-
ers. bat founded by women before
those at the headquarters here knew
of them.
The manner of conructing their on
position LIZ attracting attention. and ON
every mail come letters compliment
ing them for the course which they
are pursuing. A great deal of in
terest Is being manifested in the as
ISOLATION here in Richmond, and MANY
OF the prominent women OF the city
are now listed among the members.
In the State 1t is estimated there
are in the neighborhood OF I 800 mem
bers of clubs opposed to woman's suf-
frage, and this Is considered an nm
usually large number in view of the
short time during which the movement
has been In progress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
Stheltoii---Eflett.

ASHLAND. VA. Dec. 25.-Clarence
Bernard shelton, formerly OF Ash
land. and Miss Marvel Elicit, daugh-
ter of the late Ashton Elicit. were
married this aftern DON in the home of
the bride By the Rev. Mr.. Hedley.
pastor of the Ashland Baptist church.
Only the immediate families of the
bride and groom attended the wed
ding. Immediately after the con-
clusion of the ceremony the couple
left for Newbern. North Carolina.
where they VIII make thei- home. and
where Mr.. Shelton Is engaged in bust
ness
Mrs. Shelton Is a member of the
Ashland Baptist church and is very
popular here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
KILLED FOUR STEPCHuIDRrN.
WOMAN GETS LIFE TERM

MERIDIAN, TEB.. Dec. e5-Mrs.
Ellen Ethridge. who confessed to kin
ing four Of her stepchiidren a few
months ago. has beer sentenced t.
life imprisonment after verdict Of
nndins her guilty of the murder Of
oscar, her siepson. five Years old
the 2rosec ttton arranged separate
trials In each case, and called tho
second Immediately after the first
verdict MrS Fthridgc ts th,, wife ~
a stocknIan whom she m iried iast
March
In her confc ssion Mrs. Ethridge said
that last Jun. the held a can Of I've
10 the lips Of her -yenr-oid step
daughter, Fs ulah. until the child
swallowed enough 10 cause death he
cause the child woke up "puny and
fretful +"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
ASK HOSPITAL HEAD
AND TRUSTEES TO QUIT

AUGUSTA ME-. Dec 2s.-Governor
William T. Haines and Council have
voted unanimously to ask for the resig-
nation of DIR. Henry W. Miller, supertn-
tendent of the Augusta State hospital.
and the entire board of hospital trus-
tees.
Charges preferred against DR.. MIL
Ter. of rnismanagement and improper
treatment of patients in the hospital.
were not sustained. However. the gov
ernor and council explained their action
as having been taken in the BELIEF
that the proper management OF the
hospital and, the best interests OF the
states demand an entire new manage
ment. including a new board of truss
tees"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
BRING DIR .M0ODEIIN'S
- BODY TO VIRGINIA

The body OF Rev. A. Il. Woodfin.
D. ID. who Gied at the home of his
son in Atlanta Wednesday morning,
will be- brought to Virginia and in
TERED at Salem. DR.. Woodfin was for
many years one of the best known
Baptist clergymen in the Etate. He
was about s2ventyfl five years Of age.
DR.. Woodfin was a brother-in law
of George f. Williams, and brother
of Mrs, A. NJ. Jones, of this city. He
was also a brother-in-law of J. d.
Abrams, connected with the treasury
at Washington.
For nineteen years DR.. Woodfin was
pastor OF the First Baptist church at
Hampton and for several years pastor
of the Baptist church at WAynesboro.
He is survived by his wife. who was
Miss Belle Abrahams. of Powhatan
county. and by two sons and three
daughters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
NEGRO SHOOTING
MAY END FATALLY
ROW DOING JOLIETCATTOS AT
BARTON HFIGHTS--ARRES
MADE

Archer Brooks, colored. was locked
up by Policeman G, A. Campbell, of
Barton Heights, at the Henrico county
jail aboat O'Clock this morning
on charEa of shooting Percy Jess
William. another negro, in the side
with a shotgun. Williams Is in a
critical corcition in the hospital.
Brooks SGys he shot Williams by
mistake. shat he had intended to shoot
another negro, who is not named.
because the latter tried TO cut him
with d razor.
II appears number OF negroes
gathered at the house Of Brooks in
Barton Heights for 81 publication last
night an ! that one Of them pulled
razor to do some carving upon the
person of Brooks. Brooks ran around
the house. then went upstairs and
got a shotgun. He declares he didn't
mean % shoot Williams.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
LAURETTE ALLEN
DOES GOOD WORK
HER PERFORMANCE IN CHAR
ACTER ROLE OF THE SPEND
THRIFT MOST PLEASING

The Spendthrift" was presented AT
the Academy yesterday at two per-
ioFinanc1s, each time TO very poor
audiences. There were some who
seemed willing to apply the adjective
poor to the piece and the COMPANY
as wen. but the performances was
really not as bad as 1t might have
peeh" IA spots II was of a high order
me WORK Of Miss Laurette Allen, as
aunt Gretchen Van Zandt. standing
out well defined against that of the
other members of the east. she gave
a most pleasing performance and one
mat was we'll nigh nawless as the
n0siness~like and hard soft old rela-
tive,
AT times the Richard Ward. Of
Frank H. LaRue. was good and the
same might be said Of the Monty
Ward, of Vincent j. Dennis, and the
Ilarice Van Handt. of Miss Bahbie
Gale. The role of Frances Ward was
taken ny Elsie Gresham, who appear
ed 10 be all that she was intended TO
re, both before ana after The rejuvern.
alton. Henry Hollingsworth was n
very Rood Philip Cartwright and
Marcus #. Hoefs, the heavy, although
having but very short part as Suf-
fern Thorn, did we'll
Very little of the play is left to the
imagination and this fact probably
caused the majority of the criticisms
made Of The Spendthrift" There
is but little in the play which is out
of the ofdin AIRY OF which liz novel. but
there are several scenes bordering
closely on the dramatic. The settings
are adequate
Even though neither of the au
diences warmed to the play to any
great extent yesterday. the PRODUCTION
was mp TO ths standard Of he average
OF those seen here. having, as the
great majority of them do. the work
Of one OF the cast Miss Allen, of much
more worth than chat Of tho others
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
READS OF BURGLARY;
FINDS JEWELS GONE

WoODMERE. l., T., Dec. Mrs.
Edward s Mills whose husband Is
american representative for Long
mans Green Il Co, publishers, was
reafiing the story in a morning news
paper Of the robbery of the home Of
1aNson MGLAne Merrill opposite hers.
wnen she wondered ii her own iewels
we're safe. She went up stairs aHti
found thai gems worth s2,s00 had
been stolen from her bedroom. 4 lad
der which mad been used To reach he
window WAS found back of the garage.
The burglars who obtained $4,000
worth Mt jewels from the Merrill
home also used Il ladder to reach a
bedroom While the Mills family waA
At dinner Sunday int a watch dog
was heard TO bark, but no attention
MAS paid 10 him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
The Weather

vlrginia--Cloudy and colder Friday.
preceded by snow or rain in the MORN
ing: Saturday fair. north to west gales
North Carolina: Cloudy and colder
Friday, preceded by snow In the noun
tains. Saturday fair. high west windA
Special Local Data for Yesterday.
IL noon temperature ....,........ SO
3 r. NJ. temperature. ,...... 20
Maximum temperature up toNs r. M. ~
Minimum temperature up to 5 p. M. So
Mean temperature. ...........-... 40
Normal temperature. ............. 80
Excess in temperature today. ..... 1
Excess In temp. since March -. III
Accum. Excess in temp since Jan. / ass
Rainfall last twenty-four hours.... So
Deficiency in rainfall since Mar. ! liz
Accum. deficiency In rainfall since
January ................. AR
Local observations s r. NJ. Yesterday.
Temperature .s..s.. .,-,- ..... .......,. ~
........a.... OF
.... ......., NE
weather ......,. Raining
Rainfall last 40 hours ......... ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
Would Destroy Railroad.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 25.--There il
heavy fighting along the railroad line
between Tampico and Victoria. capital
of the State OF Tamaulipas. which IL In
the hands of the rebels.
General Saragosa and General AS
mcndi are In command of the federals.
The rebels are attempting to destroy
the railroad, The insurrectos MADE a
determined stand yesterday at Pretil.
and about fifty were killed on each
side.
A large rebel force was driven out
OF Tampaulus this morning after a
desperate fight The federals lost
sixty killed General Aguilar, with
rebel force OF two thousand men, 10
between Tampico and Tuxpai.
The federal commanders do not
know which city he intends to attack.
General Joaquin Mas left Tuxpan
this morning with most OF his troops
to seek q fight with Aguiiar.