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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-16
Presents With Futures


Ii you are going TO make Christmas gift
select any article that will not only be attractive,
but will commend itself to the receiver for its
usefulness.
In other words, let your presents be OF
character that will be lasting; that will be APP
preciated In the future for their worth.
Many such articles can be found in our dis
play of HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLI-
ANCES, which includes:
Percolators, Toasters, ACha6ng Dishes, Tea
Samovars, Egg Cookers Hot Water Kettles and
Cups, Grills, Vacuum Cleaners and Irons.
Special discounts allowed on purchases of
certain groups of the foregoing. See the articles
demonstrated in our show rooms.
Public Service Electric Company
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Valentine Day In Ireland.

In Ireland the great feature Of st.
Valentines day is the breakdown
dance. All the boys and all the girls
engaged in 1t, the couple dancing the
longest winning the coveted applause.
The victorious couple is looked upon
as well mated, and not infrequently 4
wedding follows during Eastertide.
The dance itself is indeed a spec
tacle. With much ceremony the door
Of the barn is lifted from its hinges
and the dance commenced as soon as
the fiddler or the player of the bagpipe
orders the couples out. The floor of
the barn is of mud: hence the door
is laid on the ground to form a suit
able surface for the dancers. Gold
smith describes the dancers In his
Deserted village:"
THE dancing pair that simply sought re-
nown,
By holding out to tire each other down."
The absolute whole-heartedness of
the dance and the fierceness of these
tests OF endurance must be seen to
be appreciated. Though the occa-
sion is one of the utmost jollity and
good will. the contestants are In dead
earnest in thei rendeavors to win.
The state herald., 1913-02-07

Nearly everybody is obliged more or
less to take a laxative. There are of
course a few exceptions. A great many
people also need occasionally to take a
tonic. Probably few households exist
that do not make use of tonics and
laxatives.
The remedy Peruna is laxative
tonic. 1t not only operates as a gentle
laxative, but also us tonic.
The benefit derived from such q
remedy is a great deal more in the
prevention of disease than in the cure.
After a person has really become sick,
either with an acute or chronic all
ment, the rule should be to employ q
physician, or some one who can give the
case his personal attention. But long be-
fore this happens the person will complain
Of this or that symptom. which is not Sc
we're enough to interfere with his regular
activities. If at this place before the di
The state herald., 1913-02-07
REALLY NAMED FOR STATE
Mississippi River Steamers Originated
cognomen That Has Now Be.
como Universal.

On the Mississippi river in olden
days the passenger steamboats, were
very ornate affairs, vying with each
other in garish glory. One owner hit
on the idea Of naming his steam
boats cabins instead of numbering
them. So he named them In honor Of
the states Of the union, each having
above the door the gilt title of some
state, the big central cabin being call
ed the Texas" after the largest state.
Other boat owners took up the Idea,
and thus the word cabin was grad.
ually alternated by state" room. For
years the best cabin was still known
as the Texas. Then that sobriquet died
with the ebbing glory of the old river
steamers. But the word "stateroom'
became incorporated into our Ian
guage. and in time even broke into the
dictionary. as does many another
catch phrase. Not one person In a thou
sand who occupies n stateroom knows
the term once meant "a room named
for state.'
The state herald., 1913-02-07

formed as to the career OF this patri
otic and distinguished soldier boy.
There are several people still liv
Ing In Stroudsburg who knew Sta.
pies and remember that to him be.
longed the unique distinction OF rep
resenting Lincoln on the field OF bat.
tie. Among their number are J. T.
Palmer. postmaster and principal OF
the public school. c. L. Drake. editor
OF tho Stroudsburg Times. and Rep
resentative A.. Mitchell Palmer OF
Pennsylvania. It was characteristic
of Lincoln that ho kept the matter
from tho public press. and n like mod.
csty seems to havo imposed silence
on tho young soldier.
Ono does not have to make a very
exhaustive study OF Lncoln's charao
ter In order to understand tho motive
which led him TO send n substitute
to represent him In tho scenes OF tho
bloody drama then being enacted
throughout tho land. His conscience
was not OF that easily.satisfed variety
which contents itself with allowing
things to remain as they arc. without
indulsing In orcrtion for tho common
good. His was the hand which was
steering the Ship OF State through
tempest and crush OF hostile guns. yet
grcat as was the task Assigned him.
ho perceived with tho fcaglc eye that
watched the course Of action. n post
utili untitled. an unoccupicd nioho
whore n combatant could be placed to
strike In behalf OF tho Union. To that
post ho resolved to appoint repro
sentative. that he might be practical.
ly In porpon-na he was already In
pplrit-on tho rod field OF carnage.
Il was done quietly, In that simple,
unoatontatlous manner that dlatln.
guiphcd all OF LlncolnB acts. whether
In ofr,oial or private llfo lie never
played to the gallery. and the verdict
Of hin own conscience was all he cared
about
Copyright, by W. q. chapman)
The state herald., 1913-02-07
A TONIC LAXATIVE
Pe-ru-na, an Up-to-Date Family Medicine That
Should Be In Every Home

sease has really gained foothold in the
system, q person was to take dose or two
of a good tonic laxative the great ma jor
ity OF cases OF sickness would be pre-
vented.
Peruna is remedy that should be kept
in the house. Its virtue as preventive
to disease is the thing l wish chiefly to
emphasize.
A slight condition of constipation may
lead to serious sluggishness of the bowels,
biliousness, re.absorption of poisonous ma
terial and finally sickness. Or apathy OF
the stomach in which the food is not rel
ished may gradually lead to atomic dyspep-
sia or to the acquisition OF some acute dis
ease. For either one of these conditions
few doses of the tonic laxative Peruna
would set matters right. This is why the
remedy should always be kept handy by.
When once the value of Peruna as
household remedy is understood no home
would be without it. Cathartics, pills and
powders would be discarded. Irritating
tonics would be no longer taken. Alco-
holc drinks would have no place. With
few doses OF Peruna vigorous appetite is
produced and if there be any sluggishness
Of the bowels their function is gradually
restored.
| Most laxatives are weakening in their
effect. A tonic laxative guards against
this weakening effect. Until right living
has become so thoroughly established that
all medicines are supertluous, Peruna will
be needed. 1t is exactly the remedy that
meets numerous necessities Of the house,
hold. Sold at all drug stores.
Mr. John B. Perkins, % Whiting St.,
Plymouth, Mass, writes: 81 think Pc.
runa is number one medicine. / was
troubled with catarrh and bowel com.
plant. tried several doctors. but could
only find temporary relief. / took Peruna
and am glad to say that it cured my ca
tarrh and corrected my bowels"
Pe.ru.na, Man-a-lin and La-cu'pia manu-
factured by the Pe-ru-na Company. Colum-
bus. Ohio. Sold at all drug stores.
SPECIAL NOTICE;-Many persons inquire
| for The Old-time Peruna They want the Pc
runa that their Fathers and Mothers used
to take. The old Peruna is now called ka-
| tarno. II your druggist or dealer does not
keep It for sale write the katarno Company,
Columbus. Ohio. and they will tell you all
- about It.
The state herald., 1913-02-07
What a Funny Teacher.

An east side lad of six summers has
a child's faculty for seeing things,
often in the way they are not. He
came home from school the other day
and found his father reading the daily
paper.
Pop" he said. my teacher don't
know nothin'i"
why, son. what's the matter now"
asked the father
WELL" replied the youngster, "she
held big red apple up in front OF us
this morning and said: Children, what
Is this have in my handT INDIAN.
apolis News.
The state herald., 1913-02-07
Dean Swift. Gentle Protest.

The gentle Dean Swift, in writing to
a friend. describes his first reception
OF comic valentine:
Il was seated In my library when
tho postmaster arrived and ! opened
the bag. What was my surprise to
find my first greeting on St valen-
tines morning to be representation
OF fat person. with body like a
pig and head like dolt. or course,
II gr!eyed me. for always considered
the day one devoted to everything
beautiful in life. But felt far more
compassion for the unfortunate mental
condition OF the sender than | did
for the feelings OF the recipient. which
were, | assure you. quite healed be.
fore finished breakfast"
The simplicity OF this gentle pro-
test, scarcely rebuke. Is pathetic.
Much more kindly and considerate is
tho tender missive. even though II be
sentimental. like tho following:
III you'll be mino
| will bo thyme.
And 80 Good
Morrow, Valentine"
For 81. Valentines day In day OF
Joy. OF love, OF happiness.
The state herald., 1913-02-07
Not a Compliment.

Miss Brown" said the art inspec-
tor. pausing before a students easel,
you might with all propriety worship
that drawing OF yours"
The poorest pupil In the class
looked up, surprised and pleased.
I'm so glad you like It. sir. But
why-why-"
THE Bible expressly commands us
not to worship the likeness of any
thing in the heavens above or in the
earth beneath. does It not7"
The state herald., 1913-02-07
Young Pennsylvania Sent to
Do Duty From Which Presi-
dent Was Debarred.
GRAVE AT sTRoUDsBuRG, PA
]. sumerfeld Staples the Name Of
the Substitute Who Was In Person
at the Front While Great
Statesman Ruled at
Warrington.

Abraham Lincoln had q substitute
who served as a defender Of tho
Union through the bloody and epoch
making period of the Civil war. This
assertion has been made many times
before. II has aroused bitter contro-
versy in various quarters; 1t has
given birth to columns of print, both
In support and denial Of its truth.
The exemption of the president of
the United States from the taking up
Of arms, or serving on an actual field
Of battle, is provided for by spe.
cial statute drawn up to meet such .
contingency. But there is nothing
to prevent the nations chief eIecu-
tive from sending forth substitute
to fight in his place, although Lin
coin was the only occupant Of the
White House who ever took advan-
tage of this fact, writes Prof. Bernard
]. Cigrand. The man who represent
Cd In his person that OF the martyred
president was John Summerfield Sta
pies, whose body lies at rest In .
little cemetery at Stroudsburg. Pa.
The tombstone above his grave, pho.
tograph Of which is here reproduced.
testines not only to Staples war rec
ord, but states In granite letters the
fact Of his having served as Abraham
Lincoln's substitute. The inscrip-
tion In question reads as follows:
81. Summerheld Staples.
a Private OF
Co. c. 176 Regt.. p. v.
Also q Member of tho
Q Reg. d. C. Vols. as a
Substitute for
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Died Jan. II, 1855.
Aged 43 Years. 4 Mos. 25 Days"
His grave also bears the G. A. R.
marker, metallic star upon which
the words Post $50" appears. A small
American flag fiutters in the breeze.
but the outside world seems little In.
The state herald., 1913-02-07
York Editor and Statesman
own to Have Had His
Complete Confidence.
} IN SELECTING CABINET
uGader In Politics Of the Empire
Dnte Mr.. Weed Was Invited
% Springfield to Talk Over
"a the Coming PresI-
81 dents Advisers.

~ traits of the character Of Abra.
Lincoln. his appreciation Of
lo1ment, his own estimate Of his
<nral address and his insistence
4o1ling the truth, even though 1t
- not only unpopular but humili-
to himself. are revealed In
3 of a long correspondence be-
him and Thurlow Weed. nrst
of the Albany Evening Journal.
1or many years the Republican
~ Of the state.
- letter written by Mr.. Weed has
s cen preserved, but 1t was In
OF President Lincoln's inaugu-
1dress and Of his speech of mott.
pm. But the. answer is In the
laGoesion OF William Barnes, Jr.. Of
10y, chairman Of the Republican
Iac3 committee and grandson Of MIR.
Iiec6. In It President Lincoln ex.
lVlDes the opinion that the inaugural
llfe will wear as we'll as or better
- anything else he has produced.
4 BIS not at all likely that the pres
6 generation will agree with his es-
m1te OF the lasting qualities OF the
Ness. Few persons now know. ex-
l0t In the most general way. what It
= about. while his Gettysburg ad-
~ has become one OF the classlcss
be English language.
j. Weed was one OF the strong per.
\ lities OF the convention at Chi
- which nominated Lincoln. the
- OF the New York delegation, and
/ eharge of the campaign which had
= Its purpose the nomination of
q liam II. Seward. generally regard
4 Is the leading candidate.
Dc defeat OF Governor Seward was
Geat disappointment to Mr.. Weed,
~ as he was preparing to leave the
= sention city he was asked to visit
\ Lincoln at Springfield. He did not
. DO at that time. but went to Iowa.
ere ho had planned to rest, but on
= way back to Albany he did stop
- had five hour conversation with
VI
] was that conversation that began
friendship that lasted through the
OF Mr.. Lincoln. and this last letter
one OF many that passed between
men. They were ordinarily in re.
y lon to national matters, but not in.
nucntly the personal element crept
'hey did not meet again until after
election. whom Mr.. Lincoln invited
leader OF the party In New York to
finEneld to talk over the makeup OF
abinst. Although Mr.. Weed had SO.
(ted governors and their cabinets In
Nv York state. this was tho frst time
had ever been asked by n president
assistance Of that kind. and he told
Lincoln 80 They discussed men
der consideration. but MIR, Weed
mittod In his autobiography that
P mon wcrc Mr.. Lincoln's selection,
d when he objected to this ono or
ht ono the presid.ntelcct would
fn the conversation by one Of his
mitnblc stories.
|Some OF the lotterp showed that Mr..
|nooln hed grasp OF political detail
tn which he had not been credited.
fter his election and before his In.
gurnl he used Mr.. Weed to convoy
n convention OF editors hin view
rocobaIon. and In ono and another
70 correspondence was kept up oven
Prins tho trying days Of tho Civil
hr
The state herald., 1913-02-07
Serious Matter.

Griggs-I saw the doctors carriage
at your door yesterday. Anything Sc
rious?
Briggs should say SO! He want.
ed to collect his bill.-Boston Evening
Transcript.
The state herald., 1913-02-07

A cloth jacket is warmer than n fur.
lined coat, there being less temptation
to leave IL open.
The state herald., 1913-02-07
Modern PuQillsm,

Father can't understand why
you want to be prize fighterl
Son-Easy! Because it's all prize
and no flght-Judge.
The state herald., 1913-02-07

long had loved winsome maid,
But when my timid tongue essayed,
Without avail. to, tell the tale,
then resolved though lips might fall.
That pen should speak-and so l wrote
Ny lady an impassoned note.
In every phrase to lovers sweet,
laid my homage at her feet;
Extolled her face and form-in fine.
/ humbly begged that she'd be mine.
Then wreathed 1t round with bloom and
vine,
And signed It thus: "rhy Valentine"
That eve we met-rll neer forget
Its pain pervades my being yet.
Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes were
bright
With young affections tender light.
Dear Jack" said she, you ought to
see
The valentine that came to me.
Twas twined in roses all ablow,
And arrows sped from Cupid's bow:
And in the midst a rhythmic line
That breathed such burning love divine
IT made my heart with rapture thrill
ITO you. dear Jack. may confess
She said. unheeding my distress,
That love is blind. or VIII would see
I'm quite as much in love as he;
But he Is such a bashful beau
] wish you'd kindly tell him So"
Moral
When next / pen lovelorn line.
II sign II Jack" not valentine"
Harriet Bunker Austin, In National
Magazine.
The state herald., 1913-02-07

Anyway. the leap year girl who pro.
posed to a man was merely trying to
make a name for herself.
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important 70 Mothe,e
Following Orders.

Doctor Ito Mrs. j.. whose husband
is very ilD-IIas he had any lucid In.
tervals?
Mrs. J.-'E's ad nothing except
what you ordered. doctor.-Llppin-
colts.
The state herald., 1913-02-07

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhammA.
tion, ,nllays pain, cures wind col lie Sc bottlela
The state herald., 1913-02-07

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Cross Bag Blue: Makes beautiful. clear
white clothes. All good grocers. Adv.
The state herald., 1913-02-07

!hsn any Other dyr One y. pset:re color, 4, hber,
wrss fot free bookist-iio~ TO Dye. bleach and Nj
The state herald., 1913-02-07

lowed your directions as closely as could, and vss
ssii pleased with the tesylta ! have taken your
Phvofitr Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery
ior about three month. and can now cay that my
health wnn never better. lean highly recommend
Doctor pi,fee's remedies TO woman suffering from
maie disease. and DO recommend them TO every one
ne-. Have Induced several 10 try your woudtftui
Medicines" Address furnished on request
Putnam patriot., 1913-01-17
There is a Call

from people that have money, for property in Putnam and Windham County. Iftyou wish to sell sany in this vicinity, l believe can help you. Please let me hear from you. Tele- phone connection. A. E. RANDALL, Real Estate Agent, Putnam, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1913-01-17
Annual Meeting Putnam Foundry

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Putnam Foundry and Machine company was held Monday afternoon After the presentation Of the annual report of the years work which showed substantial progress the question came up of amending the charter so as to allow the in crease of the capital stock After q full consideration or the matter 1t was deemed best to first have a thorough examination made of the business. This will include a care ful going over Of the books by an eX. pert accountant and an inventory of all physical property and an aceur- Rte valuation placed on it by experi- eneed foundry men.
 \ committee consisting of Edward Mullan, Justin $. Green and Samuel Reynolds. was appointed Co carry this decision into effect and these gentlemen are now at work on the matter Pending their report, all fur ther action, including the election of officers, was deferred The commit tee was also authorized to secure the necessary legislation to increase the capital stock in ease it is deemed best to enlarge,
 The number of heaters sold during the past year is in excess of any year in the history of the company. new structure was also ad- ded 30 by 76 feet in dimension.
Putnam patriot., 1913-01-17
 Baptist Notes

At the Inst communion service Mrs. Annie l.. Carpenter was admitted to membership by letter from the Fourth Baptist church of Providence.
 A large audience was present Sun. day evening, Jan. D, when Elmer Clinton Burgess was immersed by Pastor Stubbert, who preached A strong sermon from the first Psalm. The music was furnished by our or ehestra, Of which MT. Burgess Is n member.
 The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Clayton ThHfber, George street, Wed. nesday afternoon.
 The Foreign mission meeting held with Mrs. C NJ Fenner was led by Mrs. \, Hopkins, Mrs Fenner pte pared a paper on aMedical work and printed page in China.
 The week ot prayer was observed by services on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
 The Young Ladies' Mission circle met with Miss Mary Rich, Woodstock avenue, Monday evening.
 Charles E. Richardson, superintend, ent of the Bible school, has chosen H. N. Thompson for his assistant.
 James W, Hall is the new librarian of the Bible school. It has been suggested that two or three young deaeons be elected To tighten the labors of some of the older ones who have served so long and faithfully.
 Baptism next Sunday evening at : o'clock.
 There will be an entertainment at the Baptist church Friday evening, Jan. 2lth, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society. The program wall consist of concert by band or. eanized by the Mems class, and selee. lions by talented eloeutionist, Miss tunice Mackenzie of Southington Conn. Admission, adults, 26 cents children under twelve, 10 cents. adv
Putnam patriot., 1913-01-17
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT January Y 1913
 WOODSTOCK

Charles Taber. wife and daughter visited Fred Howard and family in Norwich the past week.
 Channcey s Child is attending the meeting of the state grange In New London.
 E. R. Ritch and E. K. Rollins were in Boston last Friday at the poultry exhibit
 Eimvale Reading circle mel with Mrs. John F. Clarke Tuesday having Australia for their topic.
 Mrs IA J. Lindeman spent few days with her son in New London the past week.
 The First Congregational chuich held it's annual Church Day exercises Saturday, Jan. II. company of about seventy were served to b0unti. fui dinner and the exercises of the an- nual church meeting followed. Re- ports showed the beneyolences Of the church to be s540. The church officers were re elected and Henry Child was chosen deacon. Mrs. Henry T. Child read the following.
Putnam patriot., 1913-01-17
CongregationaI Church Notes

The following is a complete list oi officers Of the Bible school for 1915, as appointed by the Superintendent, C E. Child:
 ]. C. Johnson, associate superintend. ent.
 Miss Marion Warren, treasurer. Gilbert Perry, secretary Miss l. ]. DHfton, superintendent ] Junior department. Miss Lemyfa f.. Ellis, secretary l Junior department.
 Mrs L. M. Warner, superintendent Primary department. Miss 5. Elizab th Clark supefin- tendent Home department. George N Hathaway II. (. Brad ford. Mrs. ]. R. Carpenter, sunday school committee.
 Mrs. C. D. sharpe, John A. Morse, Jr., Mrs. Charles Letters, l.. NJ. War. ner, Mrs. George l.. Shaw, music eom- mittee.
 Last Sunday completed the three months attendance contest in the Bible school and resulted in the total attendance Of theGonquestofs number ing l07o and of the Boosters 1905. The Boosters now expect to have the pfiyi- iege of serving the Gonquestofs with a supper some time this month.
 At the annual meeting Of the Spald- ing Library association the following officers were elected:
 Secretary and treasurer, r. J. Daniels.
 Librarian, Miss ;. Lizzie Clarke.
 Committee, Miss Ellen Wheeloek, Mrs. Helen Wiley, Miss Harriet Brown.
 Miss Sargent entertained her Sunday school class last Tuesday evening.
 While the canvass for the beneyo- fences and home institutions of the church was exceedingly gratifying yet all were not reached. It is desired that every mem Der Of the eongrega- tion or at least every family should have a part in this matter and If by chance anyone has not been asked to contribute please confer with the com- mittee and secure box of envelopes. If the plan adopted can be carried out, not only will our apportionment be met but the ecclesiastical society will be able to meet its bills without circu. iating a paper iof money to meet deficit,
 The topics and leaders Of the mid week services will be published in the Calendar month in advance so that everyone may know the subject under discussion Plan to give up at least q part of Thursday evenings 10 your church. Topics and leaders for the month are.
 Jan. l6-How may we improve our mid week meeting l.. Nj. Warner.
 Jan. 23-Nomani s work in and for the church. Mrs. F. D. Sargent.
 Jan. BOA half-hour in Sunday school class ETC II. Johnson.
 The social and missionary meeting Of the Queens of Aviion will be post poned one week.
Putnam patriot., 1913-01-17
Methodist Church Notes

X very pleasing program of drills, dialogues, recitauons and music was given in the church last Friday even. ing in charge of Mrs. stanley and Miss Whiting.
 The Epworth League service Sun day evening was led by Miss Beatrice Bishop.
 The evangelistic commission held at the church Monday was very grstify- ing to those in charge. The addresses given were of especial excellence. The Ladies Aid society served dinner and supper to the guests.