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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09
Opportunity at West Point.

Deeply fixed in the thought Of the
more well-to-day. is the belief that
anything like equality of opportunity
or condition would be incompatible
with their own enjoyment and with ef
nciency of work In the lower classes
The dignity of self-sustained leader
ship on the one hand. and the spur OF
necessity on the other, seems to them
the only forces which can keep the
world moving. But this belief has
really no higher authority than that
of tradition and long-established Gus
tom. West Point, and in only a less
degree the service outside, demon
strates the impotence OF wealth OF
privilege as necessary spur to en-
deavor. Equality Of opportunity, priv
ileges. and pecuniary rewards are
found to be in no sense incompatible
with individual initiative, with efa.
cheney In work and with the general
happiness. No loss results-rather. the
reverss-from the absence OF all ex
traneous advantages. and from com.
polling every one to stand on his OWL
merit, performing tho work for which
he Ii fitted, without any reference to
tho pecuniary compensation which hs
r9ceives.-The Atlantic
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09
Bred-to-lay PuIIete

Prof. w. R. Graham of the Ontario
STATION reports that 23 pullets, from a
pen OF Barred Plymouth Rock hens
selected for high egg production and
the eggs of which had Matched well
produced In October 101 eggs and in
november 337 eggs. Twenty-three
pullets reared under similar cond,.
IONS from a pen Of Barred Plymouth
ROCKS, bred especially for shape ana
Color, produced no eggs in October
anu 90 In November. The bred-to-lay
pullets matured earlier.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09

grinning Rupert. You amt wen. you
know. Not that I'd care II you did,
but somebody might blame Darling"
The car leaped forward, gathering
speed to an extent that was q rsvela-
ton in motoring to French. The
keen air. the giddy rush through the
dark, were a SOLDERING tonic. After 4
while he spoke to the man beside him,
nervously embarrassed by a situation
he was beginning to appreciate
"This is a racing carr"
1T ives"
isn't II now7"
IF were going to race It day after
tomorrow, l wouldn't be risking It
over a country road tonight. A rao-
Ing machine is petted like a race horse
until 1t Is wanted"
And then?"
nsoted with the Trenches who manu-
faoturs tho Mercury car. you should
kiuw something of automobile racing
yourself. / noticed your limousine
was of that make"
yes, that IL my uncie's company. /
did see 4 race once ut Coney Island.
A car turned over and killed its driver
and made 4 nasty muss. IL didn't
fancy It."
A wheel slipped on = stone, giving
the car ( swsrvins lurch which was
~ instantly oorrsctsd-with = second
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09
iurch-py Ms pilot The effect ws'

iurch-py IT'S pilot The enect "a'
not tranquilizing; the shock swep. 'n'
last confusion from Ffrench's BRAIN.
where are you taking mef no
presently asked. -,
where do you want to go! VIII
set you down at the next village "e
come to; you can stay there to-nlsns
or you can get a trolley TO the CITY.
The question remained unanswered
Several times Ffrench glanced rather
diff1dently, at his companions clear
firm profile. and looked away again
without speaking.
81 went out to get my cousin TO-DAY
and my host gave me couple OF nlen-
balls" he volunteered. at last.
don't know what you thought
Lestrange twisted his car around
belated farm wagon
How old are your" he inquired
calmly.
"Twenty-three.
I'm nearly twe-ty-seven. That's
what | thought"
The simpler mind considered this
for a space.
Some men are born awake, some
awake themselves, and some are shaK-
en- into awakening" paraphrased Lee
strange, in addition IF | were you
I'd wake up; it comes easier and It's
sure to arrive anyhow. There is the
village ahead-shall l stop?"
ut looks terribly dull" was the
doleful verdict.
Then come with me-" flashed the
other Unexpectedly; for a fractional
instant his eyes left the road and
turned to his companions face. Did
you ever see race practice at dawn?
Come try a night in a training camp ."
You'd bother with me?"
yes"
A head bobbed up by Ffrench's
knee, where Rupert was clinging in
some inexplicable fashion.
Once | rode eight miles out there
by the hood, head downward holding
in a PIN" be i'm parted. by way of en-
tertainment.
French stared at the Keeling perch
indicated. and gasped
What for?" he asked.
so we could keep on to our con-
troll instead of being put out Of the
running. of course. Did you guess
was curing a headache?"
But you might have been killed."
exclaimed French.
Even by the semi-light Of the lamps
there was visible the mechanician' s
droll twist of lip and brow
"Td drive to hell with Lestrange, "
he explained sweetly. and settled back
in his place.
French drew a long breath. After
moment he again looked at the
driver.
I'll come" he accepted And,
thank you"
1t was Lestrange who smiled this
time, with a sudden and enchanting
warmth of mirth.
We'll try to amuse you." he prom
ised.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09

A concrete foundation makes the
house rat proof. The concrete Is
covered about a foot deep with earth
and the earth is supposed to be
covered about foot deep at all times
with straw.
Both inside partitions are wire and
there are wire doors in these parti-
lions opening into the different apart
ments. Loose strips reach across
from one plate to another and the
space above these strips is filled with
straw to secure ventilation without
draft. This is helped by windows in
each gable covered with thin cotton
cloth. Twice during the winter sea-
son these strips are pulled down. the
straw all taken out and fresh straw
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09

In the Farmers Mail and Breeze.
Dropping boards extend along the
outer sides the full width of the build,
ing, and they are high enough up,
to leave scratching room underneath
The roosts are all on a level above
the dropping boards. Rows of nest
boxes extend along the partitions. so
the eggs may be gathered without
going in among the hens. Feeding
troughs are set along the floor in, the
feed alley so the hens can reach
through for feed and water. The back
end of the alley is used for storage
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09

To say nothing and saw wood
seems to be one Of the most sagacious
phrases passed down by our hard.
working forebears. Like most sayings
which have emanated from manual
labor. this is blunt. homely. and, to
The loquaciously inclined. painfully
accurate. Show me a man bent Jack.
knife fashion over a sawhorse, with
= short log under his buck. and will
point out man who Is minding bis
own business with admirable zeal. If
he speaks. he ceases to saw. While
he saws he is necessarily mute. Hence
this shrewd phrase. which is, punnins
aside. = perfect saw.-Atlantic Month.
"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09

Everything from nail key to a
grocery Dox may make a hens nest.
Inc hen is not a sentimental bird
ana does not care for fancy frills and
contraptions. Give her a box or a
oarrei, filled with the right nesting
material, soft bruised straw, and the
whole properly darkened, and she
VIII 40 her share in trying to keep 1t
supplied with eggs.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09
Blood In Dressed Poultry

A very large proportion of the un-
slightly poultry in the markets, aside
from the rubbing and tearing of the
skins, Is caused by an incomplete re-
moval of the blood. At least 30 per
cent. OF all the poultry coming into
tne New York market is incompletely
pled. Much of it is so badly bled that
1t results in a loss of from two
to five cents pound.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09
Never MarrIes Well ENOUGH.

John, I'm sorry that Ethel has en-.
EaEed herself to that young Poreleigh
He isn't half good enough for her,"
my dear. If Eve had had parents
they would have been convinced shs
might have done better"--Life.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09
Mainly.

what II the chief difference be
tween = military hero and a society
bsllsf'
What IL tit"
"Ons faces the powder and thu 9th
o. powers the face"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09
NEAT LITTLE POULTRY HOUSE
Concrete Foundation Makes Building
Rat Proof-Both Inside Partitions
Are of Wire.

A neat poultry house is shown In
this plan The house is 16 feet wide,
"a feet long and feet high, to the
caves, with hallway in the center
feet wide, making each poultry room
10 by 16 feet, writes w. A. Radford
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09
|lHlHaI IEEEE| Ez|H
Front View.

put In. This is done on a mild day
when the fowls can be left out in the
yard.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-09

Coops of Chicks.
Coops containing broods of chicks
'nouio not be moved frequently.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
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ST. Johns Day Celebrated

Tuesday was st. Johns day and in
the evening an enjoyable recognition
of the day was observed by the st.
jean Baptiste society and Council la
Concorde and invited guests. st.
Johns hall where the exercises were
held was well filed and the evening
was an interesting and instructive one.
Rev. Charles f. Bedard made an adj
dress that was closely listened TO
throughout and brought those present
in touch with their pastor. FIR. Be-
dard's efforts on behalf Of his parish
are gaining recognition and there is a
gradual advancement for the better In
the parish.
Others who spoke were Grand Sec.
ond Vice President l.. J. NORM Of
Danielson. There was singing by
members OF Council la Concorde with
Mrs. Charles Mayhem atthe piano. A
drill by the young ladies. Miss Viola
Faucher of North Grosvenordale, = pu-
pill of Madame Peterson Of Worcester,
sang in fine soprano voice Sancta
Maria. She was warmly received and
her song was thoroughly enjoyed. Her
voice Is Of rare excellence and shows
careful training. HurcuIes Fredette
sang, 0 Canada, accompanied by his
daughter. Mrs. Delema Marion also
sang sweetly, accompanied by Miss
Guerin.
ice cream, strawberries and cake were
served. The evening was one OF the
pleasantesf and most successful the
orders have ever held.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
City Coart--Fuller Judge

There was a somewhat lengthy ses-
sion of the court Monday evening
when the court underworld TO settle
difficulty between families In q tene-
ment house. The charge against three
members Of one family was that they
had used abusive Language to two
members Of another family that live In
the tenement upstairs. All were found
guilty and judgment was suspended
for four months.
Two girls from the upstairs tene-
ment went into the back yard to take
In some clothes. They were fooling
and one girl lei 60 Of sheet and they
both laughed. One of the downstairs
tenants resented the laughter and tes-
tilted that In his opinion they were
laughing at him. He said the girls
were monkeys or fools and this started
things that led to worse accusations ON
either side. A boardef upstairs heard
the noise and put his head out of the
window and admonished one Of the
young men for the language used and
he was told things. The mother Of the
boys also came out and took part in
the dialogue.
During the testimony there, was
some discrepancy Ms to just what was
said and as to who said IL first. The
court told the participants that they
ought to live tremendously together
and If they couldn't do that to have
nothing to say TO each other. IL was
apparent from the demeanor OF those
interested that there was not the best
of feeling and this dated back before
the present outbreak.
John Plouff, "a, was found by Officer
Cordier near the Catholic cemetery
shortly after one O'Clock Wednesday
morning and locked up on a charge of
drunkenness to which he. plead guilty
later in the day and was sentencedito
pay fine of two dollars.
After he had sobered lolf somewhat
he complained that he had been rob
bed OF Sll and his watch. Who took it
he did not know. The officer returned
to the spot and found an empty
pocketbook and in the grass nearby
forty cents in money.
Judge Fuller expressed his latitude
towards this mean kind of larceny and
II one of the scoundrels that perpe-
trate this kind of theft are caught
there will be no mercy shown them. Ii
Is one Of the hardest kind of crimes
the police are called upon TO detect as
the victim Is always taken 10 Sc.
cIuded spot and Is never In condition
to remember who went through him.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
Normal School Graduation

The graduating exercises OF the State
Normal School ut Willimantic were
held on Friday. DIR. Frederick H..
Sykes of Columbia University, presi-
dent of the Womau's Colleges for wo-
men of the first class, spoke. He
showed the difference In conditions
relative To women now and fifty years
ago. Fifty years ago there were no
colleges for women. A college for
women was poets dream. Today in
the United States over "a, 100 women
are in the higher institutions ofllearn-
ing, there are dozens of colleges for
women of the first class; all the great
western institutions are co-educational
DR.. Sykes said that fifty years ago
there was not woman lawyer, physi-
clan, architect, journalist or editor. To-
day women plead before the supreme
court of the United States and are
graduated from many of the best med
ical schools. They are II per cent of
the newspaper force and are beginning
to be graduated from schools of archi-
lecture. The diplomas were presented
by Governor Simeon +. Baldwin who
addressed the members of the class
briefly telling them of the great res
possibility which rested on them in
teaching the future men and women
of the state. Among the graduates
fro M this section were the following:
Bernice E. Bates, Woodstock; Bessie
l.. Carpenter, Marion L.. Renshaw,
Grace b. Thurber, Putnam; Hazel f..
Davenport, Pomfret; Mary A. Stod-
dard, Abingdon.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
Frank O. Davis County Commissioner

Frank o. Davis, Of Pomfret, who for
a number of years had real estate OF
flee in Putnam, has received at the
hands OF Governor Baldwin the APP
pointment of County Commissioner TO
ill the unexpired term OF the late
Charles +. Barber Of Central Village.
Mr.. Davis is one OF the best known
Democrats In this section. He repre-
sented Pomfret, q strong skepublican
town, in the legislature in 1911. lie
has served rs q member OF the state
Fish and Game Commission and per-
formed faithful service. The office was
not sought by Mr.. Davis and the APP
pointment came as "a surprise to him.
He will make an efficient smember OF
the board, and will be faithful, con-
scientious servant OF the people.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
Obituary
JOHN ROSS

Mr.. John Ross, who died Friday,
June 18th, at his home on Bridge
street, was born In England, April Ia,
1914. AT the age of nine years he
came to America with his parents and
with them located in Blackstone,
Mass, where he acquired his early ed
ucation. A few years later he remov-
ed with his family to Dayyille, Conn.,,
and at the age of twenty-five years en-
tered the employ of the Sayles', re-
naming with That firm for several
years in the capacity of overseer. In
1875 he married Harriet NJ, daughter
of Martha c. and William IL. Pear
son, at Putnam, Conn.
In 1877 he severed his connections
with the Sayles people and came to
Putnam To reside and operate, for sew
eral years, large and productive farm
In South Woodstock.
Mr.. Ross had very kind DISPOSE
ton and CHEEKY word for everybody.
He was especially kind and consider
ate of little children, with whom he
was great friend aud favorite.
-Four months ago he became serious
ly i'll and was a great, yet patient, suf-
ferer with heart affection which
finally caused his death.
The farewell service was held at his
late home on Bridge street and was
conducted by the Rev. j. II. Stubbert
There were many beautiful floral gifts
sent by relatives and friends. The toll
lowing gentlemen were bearers: Ernest
Warren of Danielson, Frank Orchard
of New London, DIR. Louis T.. Brown
of Middletown, Il. K. Robbins, Lowell
Ross and William Kennedy of Put
nam. Burial was in Dayville in the
family plot.
| He leaves a wife aud three sisters
| who have the sincere sympathy of al
their friends.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
Senior Reception

The Senior Reception, given by the
T. II. s. class of 1918 last Friday night
was, with out doubt, the prettiest
dance of the season. The hall was artis-
tically decorated with purple and gold
crepe paper and the stage was beau
tifully banked with palms. From eight
until nine the class held reception,
after which the dancing held sway.
The grand march was led by the class
president, Fred Hildreth, and vice
president, Pearl Holmes. The music
was furnished by the Cargill Orches-
Ira.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
NO %


Out of a class OF thirty young ladies
graduated from Mt. st. Joseph's SEM
mary, Hamilton Heights, Hartford, on
Wednesday of last week, eight were
former students of Notre Dame Acad-
envy in this city and made most Of
their classical course here.
The programme at the commence
ment exercises proved very interest
ing one, and included selections by the
school orchestra choruses and the usu-
al number of essays, The diplomas
and medals conferred upon the stud
ents were presented by Rt. Rev. j j.
Milan.
In the commercial course Miss Ruth
Glare Beaudreault of Putnam was
graduate and in the grammar grade
two local graduates were Miss Beatrice
Dwyer, daughter of MIR. and Mrs. NJ.
Nj. Dwyer, and Miss Alice Seane of
Woodstock Another graduate in the
grammar groupe was Marie Van de
Pitte, Belgium, relative of Rev. John
Van den MORT, formerly pastor of ST.
Mary's parish.
The prize for English composition
was awarded TO Miss Beatrice Dryer,
of this city, and the prize for Christian
Doctrine to Miss Van de Pitte. Miss
keane won the prize for elocution.
| Miss Van de Piste and Miss Dwyer
led their class, recei, eing the same
high averages ut the final examin-
atoms, and both young ladies were
especially congratulated for their ear
nest efforts during the past schoolyear.
The local students have returned To
their homes in this city and vicinity.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27
Dramatic Entertainment

The annual entertainment by the
Village Improvement Society OF
Thompson will be held en- tue evening
Of July 18th at the Town Hall. Two
plays will be given, aud q novelty
the performers will be residents Of
Thompson, instead Of professionals
from away . in past years. Both
plays are amusing and up-to-
date. Tickets Is usual will - On selo
At Dresser's drug store. and Thompson
post Office. Price 50 and Is cents.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27

Miss Myra Burrage, former tea.
cher in the Putnam High school, left
this week for trip abroad. She taught
last year In New Jersey,and next year
is to teach in New York city
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-06-27


Gregoire
Grade g. Pauline Perreault
Rose Beausoleil Dorothee Riel
hilda Gaucher Beatrice Dussearlt
Aline Lecierc Louis Benoit
Lillian Bibeault Bella Bonneville
Yvonne Labonte Paul Bonoscornt
Eva Bousquet Yvonne Hoy
Marie st. Onge Eliodore 81. Jean
Willie I,ajeunnesse Blanche Breault
Arthur Brodeur Irene Renshaw
I.eonel Marion Beatrice Gagnon
Yvonne Beaudreault Hector Breauit
Grade S and A. Rosario Labossiere
Louise Gagne LORNA Dumas
Germaine Fredette Aibina Bizaillon
Arthur Dupre Leosa Magnan
Henriette Arselia Lafiamme
Berthiaume Wilfred Dupre
Bella Bouthilletge DIVA st. Jean
Sedonia Lamothe Rosanna Basinet
Lillian MORN Armand
Lillian Jarvais Lagrandeur
Amanda Breault
Grade b. Ida Beandoin
Antoinette Ritcher Dora Bonoscorni
Edouard Leclerc Jeanette Gnumond
Rose Labossiere Marie Robitaille
Alexina Lsfiamme Wilfred Neveu
Rita Rivard Doris Cordier
Juiiette Benoit Josephine Gagne
Ella Bouthillette Aurore Latour
Estelle Benoit Bernard Ledoux
Leonel Dusseault Eva Lamyotte
= The following pupils were not alb.
sent from school the whole year:
Anna Archamb'ult Estelle Veglard
Kathleen McCnuley LORNA Gallant
Claire Bonneville Arthur Plessls
Elsie Gallant
Jeanette Lacroix, grade I, received
. premium for good conduct.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-22

EOR SALE

Palm Oh MiddlIngs. Best feed for
hogs and cows that you can buy =
$4,000 per ton, freight paid up to &C
per 100 bounds. Delivery, one week.
PHILLIPS SHEET AND TIN PLATE
N s5s COMPANY
Clarlssburg, Yves. Virginia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-22
ALL LODGES
Are Invited by the Moose Or.
der to Hear the Rev.
Mr.. Strickland.


At a regular meeting. Of clarksburg
Lodge, No. 50, Loyal order d Moose,
arrangements were perfected for the
appearance here next Tuesday even.
ing Of the Rev. Frederick G!S strick-
land, a member of the Clarksburg
lodge, who will deliver an address on
THE Gospel of Fraternity" The
members of all fraternities in Clarks-
burg are cordially invitedsto be pres
ent iasthe Moose lodges room next
Tuesday evening to hear this address.
The Greek philosopher, Pericles.
attributed the greatness Sof the
ancient city Of Athens to ahe fact
that the citizens were FURNISHED with
entertainments which educated their
souls. This is the kind of ehtertain-
ment that the Moose are providing
for next Tuesday evening, for the
citizens of Clarksburg., Good music
will also be provided
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-22
THREE TIMES
Within Three Days Man is
Arraigned for Drunken
ness in CityCourt.

For the third time during the last
three days, Thomas Nally was ar
raigned before Mayor Frank R
Moore this morning at the usual
session Of police court on a charge OF
street drunkenness. The other two
times he wa staken in charge, Nally
paid fines. It is usual with third
time offenders to triple the minimum
line, but in this case the mayor
hardly knew what to do and he re.
handed Nally to Jail until evening,
when sentence will be formally i'm
posed.
A foreigner who. was arrested for
a like offense was also remanded tc
Jail until evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-22
OIL AND GAS. TAX
WANTED BY BLUE.
AS a Part Of the Revenues to
Be Raised for State
Purposes.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 22.-Legisla-
ton vesting the control of the natural
water power of West Virginia rivers
in the state and the placing of pro-
duction tax ON, oil and natural gas
produced in the state are recommen-
dations made lbS state Tax Commits
sioner Fred o. Blue in his biennial
report to Governor William q; Glass
cock.
I'VE are producing annually 225,-
000, 100000 cubic feet of gas and 49,
100000 barrels of crude oil, These
natural resources, once depleted, cam
not be restofedS Approximately
seventy per. cent of the natural gas
produced, is rnafketed andr consumed
outside Of the STATE ana asiarger part
of the oil PRODUCED issearried to re-
'fineriess outside the state. A very
small tax on crude Oil and natural
gas llf'pield al revenue to the state
of approximately $1,000. 900 annually"
The Recommendation that the water
power in the streams Of the state be
vested in the state comes at the be-
ginning of development of the water
power in the rivers of !. Southern
West Virginia. where plans are fast
maturing to generate power from
the New and Kanawha rivers to sup
ply many cities aud towns through
out the Ohio and Kanawha valleys.
Among other recommendations
made by Tax Commissioner Blue is
proposed amendment 10 the inner
itance tax laws requiring tho pay
ment of interest on inheritance taxes;
change of the state fiscal year from
September 30 to June 80; annual dis
trfbution of money arising from the
sale of delinquent lands; an amend
ment to the statute to make the hold
ing Of a federal government license
prima facie evidence of the violation
of the state revenue laws; creation
of the office of county treasurer and
an increase in the compensation Of
members of county courts.