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Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10

long hours thinking of Helen and try ing to make up his mind to give up everything else for her. When morn- ing came he was fully determined. In fact he had been determined from the first, but he had debated the question with himself in all its phases, and had been unable to arrive at any other conclusion than that Helen Brooks was more to him than everything else in the world.
 He decided, however, that it would ibe useless to make his decision known as long as declaration was unneces- sary. There was one thing that both- cred him more than his fathers oppo- sition to Helen. That was his fear that she would never consent to be his wife if she learned that their parents had been enemies, and he felt that he was in honor bound to tell her. While he was thinking the matter over at breakfast he was called to the tele- phone and informed that Mrs. Wal hngford, the soprano of the church choir of which he was the director, had been stricken with appendicitis and would be compelled to undergo an operation at once. This would make it impossible for her to sing on Easter, which was only three adys away.
 Billy hurried to Dr. Williamson to consult him about it.
 We I..-1 Who can take Mrs. Wallingford's place, said the reverend gentleman. haster Is the occasion of all occa- sions when we ought to have our choir at its best You must find some body-somehow."
 Billy suddenly frightened.
 will find somebody" he said. q think 1 know young lady who will come."
 Get her. by all means, if she can slng' the clergyman urged, and Billy hastened to Helen.
 have an engagement for you for kaster,' he said. Will you come?"
 There was sparkle in her beauti- Iul eyes, and look of gladness oyer- spread her face as she replied:
 I should think I would. You don't know how sorry I have been to think | was not going to have chance To sing anywhere on Easter. Tell me all about it.''
 He hastily explained the situation and she agreed with much enthusiasm 10 fill Mrs. Wallingford's place.
 Only it's too bad" she said. that the engagement had to come because or another's misfortune. You will have very little time and I will need 10 rehearse, you know"
 When Easter Sunday came Billy Bronson was in a state of nervousness such as was not at all common to him. lie had never worked as he had worked during those three days, and ne felt ready to collapse when he took his place in the choir. Looking out at the immense congregation. he Saw his father in a pew well down toward the front.
 When Helen rose to sing her solo Billy held his breath and watched his father. He saw the old gentleman lean forward in his pew as the rich' sweet, sympathetic strains foated out He had never heard such singing be- lore. and the loveliness of the singer eutrauced him. The sternness faded
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Commonwealth Hotel
 (Incorporated) Opp. State House, Boston. Mass

Offers rooms with hot and cold water for $1 % and up, which includes free use of shower baths. Nothing to Equal his in New England Room with private baths for $l.50 per day up: suites of two rooms and baths for $4 co per day and up.
 Dining room and Cafe First Class, European Plan.
 ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF Stone floors, nothing wood but the doors.
 Equipped with it's own Sanitary Vacuum Cleaning Plant.
 Strictly . Tem perance Hotel.
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Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Everyone Should Plan to Come

Let nothing keep you at home dur ing Merchants Week Come on tn, Opening Day-Saturday, April 18th and come early in the day if possible One of the chief attractions on the Open ing Day of Merchants Week will be monster Automobile Parade through tn principal streets, starting at II a. m.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10

his breast, and look of glad benevo- lence overspread his face.
 At the end of the service MT. Bron- son was in very mellow state. He had hardly seen Billy for three days, and he wanted to grasp his son by the hand and offer him a word of con graduation on the success he had achieved in carrying out the musical program of the morning. When he had reached the vestibule he paused and looked back, but Billy was talk ing with group of his friends.
 He drew a deep sigh and went out side. His limousine was waiting for him at the curb. He was about to step into the vehicle when hand was laid on his shoulder, and. turning. he looked into his sons radiant face.
 Hello, Billy" he said. Get in. We'll ride home together
 Wont you wait minute, father" Billy replied. There's some one whom I want you to meet"
 Who is your new soprano?" Fred erick Bronson asked.
 T will bring her out and introduce her to you" said Billy, and he rushed back into the church.
 MT. Bronson was holding the door of the limousine open when they ap- preached him;
 Father" said Billy, T want you to let me introduce Helen Brooks.
 The old gentleman strengthened up suddenly, was silent for moment, and then. taking Helen's outstretehed hand in his, said:
 This is the finest Easter day ever saw. Come on. let's go home before somebody else gets you away from us"
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
m,k,no an Old Fowl Tender.

A very old fowl can be made as lander as a chicken if cooked in the following manner: Rub the fowl hrst with lemon juice all over. This wbitens the flesh and improves the flavor. Then wrap in buttered paper, and steam for two or three hours, or longer. according to size. It is quite nossible to roast the fowl after par tiallv steaming 1t if preferred.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
NORWICH MERCHANTS Week
A pIh 18th to April 25th, Inclusive

A great opportunity for all the people of EasternConnecticut and WesternR Rhode Island to visit Norwich, do theirSpring Shopping, enjoy the various attrac tions that wlll be offered and have
 their fares refunded
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
New suIt-Pressins Idea.

When pressing suit, rub it vel vtth q dustless dust cloth The amount of lint and dust that come or will be surprising. It also takes inc shine from serge.-Home DepsV mont National Magazine.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
FOR SALE

A country home in the city, one of the pleasantest and healthiest places in
 Putnam, high elevation on Oak hill, a nice summer residence, only eight minutes walk to railroad station and trolley, house contains ten rooms in good condition, never falling well of water out of solid rock, good cistern, thirty truit trees and grape vines, barn IS 90, room for three carriages and automobile, hen house 13 22- Terms easy, H. l.. BARRETT, 80 PROSPECT STREET, Putnam, Conn. 1lti
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Wanted Agents

Apply quick. Secure territory. Lih- eral terms. Our stock is complete and first-class in every respect. Now ta the time to start In for spring business Address Desk J. Allen Nursery Co Rochester N. Y. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10


 tor father. and still cherish grudge against him. ,..,. @Whether I have any right to say It
 rot VOL may as well give up the sdea of persuading me to ever have enytbing more to do with you if you roerry her. Rather than receive d.ughter of Henry Brooks as mem- her of my family I'd cut of my right arm If you wish to break my heart ana have me disinherit you go ahead and marry her-if she'll have you. Now vou know exactly where stand" pilly Bronson looked at his father .s,oadi,v fo, a moment and was si- Ient He thought of Helen Brooks and ,t was with difficulty that he con- troIled himself. He was strongly in- cIined to tell his father to do his worst-to fling defiance in his face. He kept his head. however, and with ont betraying his emotion, asked:
 .eWhat was the trouble between you and her father?
 T don't care to speak about that now" the older man replied. He is dead Let him rest in his grave. merely give you notice that no daugh- ter ot his can ever set her foot inside my door-much less expect me to re eeiye her as a member of my family" Billy spen a wretched night. He was unable to sleep and spent the
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
How to Have Your Fare Refunded

A Purchasers Certificate Book has been issued, containing the names of all the Norwich Merchants who have agreed to rebate fares and explaining how it will be done. These books will be sent to every person within radius of 40 miles If, by April l5, you have not received a copy, write H. B Cary, Norwich, Conn.,, and copy will be sent by mail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
MADERO CONGRESS
SEEKS TO SIT NOW
Carbajal Tells Former Deputies
He Is Willing if COnstitu-
tiOnalistS Are.

Mexico City. July l7.-Nembers o.
the MaderIsta Congress. which was
forcibly dissolved by huerta last Oc-
tober. met to-day and resolved TO
launch public protest against
Huerta's statement in his resignation
that public necessity. admitted oy the
Chamber Of Deputies. nad called him
20 power The former Deputies say
this statement Is false. as Huerta
usurned his mower BIZ force.
The former Deputies a. to-day s
meeting also discussed measures FOR
rein statement Of the Congress 10
which they belonged. and resolved 20
communicate with Carranza on the
subject.
President Carbajal invited -ore Of
these Deputies 20 meet him and told
tnom he wa perfectly willing rnat the
new government be established oy
agreement win the Cousftu-lonaist
bur hoped m, Deputies would 90 Moth
ing 20 cause new difficulties or COM
rlicate the situation. He earnestly be-
spoke their cooperation toward paci-
tc solution.
The former Deputies wired Carran-a
tonight fo~ Instructions. Antonio
Roias. Benjamin Arcumeto and other
chiefs of Irregu.ars who serN ei
Huerta interviewed Carha'al to-day.
asking guarantees. t4r1aIa. prom set
20 DO rie best for them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
DEMOCRATS MAY
CAUCUS ON JONES
Administration Making Heroic
Efforts 10 Force Recalci-
trantS into Line.

Wash ncton. July T. To bring the
vavoring Democrats into line in sup
port os the administration it is prob
lble that .he Democratic caucus Of the
Senate VIII be called tomorrow or
mex. week 90 consider the nomination
Of Thomas H. Jones 20 be a member
Of tho Federal Reserve Board. Demo-
cratic leaders hold that they are lusti-
ned In taking such action because the
Republicans nave made a party issue
OF the nomination. The caucus VIII
probably not be binding, but viii give
wayer.ng Senators an excuse for their
support of Jones 20 their constituents.
Heroic efforts are being made by the
administration 20 bring recalcitrants
back into the fold 10 was reported TO-
day that these efforts were meeting
" N some success. senator Clarke, OF
Arkansas. VINO declared that the con
troversy over the Jones appointment
represented crisis IN the Democratic
rarity. was reported 20 have declared
ms allegiance 10 the President Other
Democrats are falling back into their
places. .-.-.-.;..
I'm the meantime the admin 'stration
members OF the Banking and currency
Committee hope that Mr. Jones WI
supply material with which 20 comoat
the assertions made IN the majority
report Of the committee. copy o,
The report. which is STILL. confidential
document. has been sent 20 Mr.. Jones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
WILSON DEMANDS
MEXICO PAY DEBTS
COntinued from page I

reasonable course. Many
officials, however, fear
that he Will find II necessary 20 DEFY
the United States. a tendency ne long
since acquired. and that the task OF
the administration in keeping the Flrst
Chief in line will be one OF great mag
nitude. Rebel representatives say
there will be no acts Of violence, and
that every care will be taken TO pre-
serve law and order when the Con.
stitu.ionalists finally gain control or
the capital Of Mexico
Louis Hostetter. consul a. Hermo sll-
10. telegraphed the State Department
TO-DAY that General Oregon, now a.
Guadalajara. had te.egraphed MN ask
ing that Americans should return 10
their businesses in the state or ia
lj-co. General Obregon said tnat ne
would grant them tul! protection ana
everv guaranree OF safety. Mr.. Ho5'i'-
Ter reports that other foreigners are
going back 20 Jallsco. .....i t.,.
The State Department is grained %!
recent Of the information. oul SO la.
bas made no announcement that ~
cor Insiders II safe for Americans to re-
turn 10 Mexico. Nothing OF me sor'
viii probably be done for some TINE
or until IL is definitely known when
wsv events are going 10 turn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
hUERTI3TAG END LIVES
Suicide g Epidemic Follows Fal
Of Eexlcan Dictator.

Mexico t,tv. JULY H. An unprcce-
tc"-cd number ~ suicides and A.
tempted .Ilc.dcs haze occurred since
The fall OF me Huc-ta government. IN
the last Two days four suicides and
three attempts nave been reported. The
re- dents are appalled,. as such at
TEMPS are rare here.
There has been notable lack OF
crime during the same period and the
tranquility Of the capita. continues
Lndisturbed. although a feeling Of IN
easincss prevails.
The peaceful arrival OF Consttu-
tiOnal troops was looked for last night
hu. y is understood that no Consti-
tutionalists viii come 10 the capital
until some definite settlement has been
reached.
livery representative OF a foreign
power to-day received two telegrams
from General Huerta. One OF these
was for the diplomat personally bid
ding him farewell and asking that he
repose confidence IN President Car
baial: the other was for the govern
meut represented. requesting support
for the new Mexican government. The
single exception was In the case Of the
United States. for which he Brazilian
Minister received 10 message.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
TO LEND ON AUDIT ONLY
St. Paul Bankers Plan Means
to Keep Losses Down.

81. Paul. July IT, Recent business
failures in the East are causing 81.
PAU bankers 20 take extra caution IN
c. counting 1o-h local and outside com
rerc.al paper Soon all firms borrow
ir- over $4,000 wi. be required %
t-ra 80 stated times a certified audit
Of choir books By a public accountant.
Business from the hnancla. stand
point u.lI be revo.utlouiZcd, and heavy
ban. losses viii be cut down 20 mini
man. Enormous losses. such as we're
brought about o. the failure Of Il. 3.
Claim q Co.. wholesale drygoocs house
.u New York. win be made almost I'M
po oIe
Tina. the new process viii. apply with
our execution 20 outside. paper ls al
most q certainty. Busuees firms are
said 20 welcome the modern idea, and
several have already employed public
accountant 20 20 over their affairs.
Sc Paul bankers arc retceHt about
me move. which they have employed
To- few eases and which they nave
been con siderIng for some time.
s. reu the certified statement be-
como general al, business houses are
expected 20 take kindly 20 the scheme.
Lines Of credit now are largely estab-
D. he'd b. the bankers best judgment
Of tho men and the stability Of the
concerns desiring credit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
STORMS RAVAGE CAYUoA
Death and Terror Folio"
Cloudbursts in Upstate County

Auburn. -. T.. July H. A ser'c'
OF thunderstorms near mere Qua
with terrific lightning and WIND caused
serious damage 20 1ayuga 'o"'l'
CROP. CIoudbursta flooded the "'.ns
and IN some localities washed on.
corn. Lightning struck 10 score ol
places. Dut all fires were cNtlaguI
without great loss.
In Sennett. James Cutler iarmet'
wa killed By bolt. Panic among
women employees ln several iactofIe'
we're allaycd by the temporary aoah
donmcnt Of work. FIRE alarm ana
telephone and telegraph systems were
put. for varying periods, out ~ com
mission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
WILSON WAY VETO
PLUGGING BILLS
Navy Advancement BY ENamina
ton Proposed in Measure
Of Mr.. Britten.

Washington. July q. 4 bill abolish
ir- The navy "rluckng board and au-
other restoring 10 the active list Cap
tain Gibbons. Hill. Pot.s. Needer and
Pust are likely 20 pass both houses as
Indicated by the attitude OF the nava.
comm tteca. SUCH i- the expectation
Of me Navy Department Thai the
Pres dent will veto any bil. restoring
"DIucAed' officer 20 the active list on
the recommendation Of the Secretary
% thc Nay is also the conviction OF
the Nav Department. which q .so main
talns that g. IS Dos bic that the PresI-
dent will veto the measure aboIsn,ng
the "p.uckug board also on tho rec
ommenda'Ior Of Secretary Daniels. II
is maintained that ~ would be impos-
sble % do.erm ne where 10 stop We're
Congress 10 begin undong the pluck
nc board" work
Representative Brit'en. o. Illinois.
will urge d bill substituting for elm
ination by "plucNnc' a sort OF civil
service system o. promotions which
would provide thai al. promotions from
ensign 20 rear admiral be- made q. the
result Of mcnta' and physical oXamira-
tons. the wedding out process necc--
sar- % insure sufficiently rapid promo
tons being accomplished by the elim-
,uatiOu Of hose least qualified Tor
more advanced rank.
Representative Britte0 said to-day.
some other form OF legislation
should ne substituted wnIcn would in-
sure the same number OF retirement
now provided bv law, so thai the young
man in the service may attain the com
mand Of a ba'tleship before he is 700
old 20 give the best service 10 the gov
eminent.
"The priucina. objection 20 reason
able promotion lu me present "a" i'
that section which provides that me
Nava' Academy final markings shall
carry the boy graduate entirely through
Che service nm The very position from
~h -h hc Graduates. whether he I'M
Yrovc, wonderfully or merely stand
--iU ard avoids retirement.
"Ir no other walk OF life tho world
over. either socially. commercially or
urofc -Ioual.t g.. doe 70 stand 70 reason
chat the most superior child Away re-
mains the most hyperion old man. "a
provided Bog this foolish promotion
law.
"Nr bin provides for placing IN"
uara personnel on ciri terv'c &c pas
recurring mental ana fNt 'i'di 'N"i'
nations for promotion rom the grade
Of cns en- up 10 and including mat OF
roar admiral Examination Will be-
held b. tho navy examining Doafd. aha
fnal markings are 20 be based on 'h'
of.ral service record Of the officer.
which "a gwen a rate Of so per cent.
and ON mental and physical Gamma
ton. which ,s gwen a rate Of 20 our or
a .otal ~ 100 per cont. excepting 'n"
casc Of promotion ~ ensign 20 junior
lieutenant. where rate OF ." per c"ni
ID given 90 his naval Academy mark
,rgs. which thereafter are ignored.
"Failurc 10 pass IN examination VIII
cause tho candidate 20 he registered ON
the next lowest Academy class. and %
second failure will cause the retire
rnent Of the officer, Who may he re
tanned IN special service az the discre-
ton Of the Secretary OF the Navy at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
Asquitk Faced with Posi-
bility Of Detection of
His Irish Allies.
REDMOND IS FIRM
AGAINST CONCESSION
Ministers in Secret Session for
Many Hours-OppOsitlon
Leaders Also Confer.

London. July f. The week has been
ful. OF political movements. and me
negotiations behind the scenes have
LEI, the position Of me 'wo parties
with regard 20 the Ulster question eX-
act.v what D. was. Ire greater part
C. yesterday was spent in party con-
ferences. and Premier Asquth had an
audience with the King during the day,
while the Cablne, spent many hours
discussing the situation. Ministers
met yesterday morning IN the Prem
ier's room IN the House Of Commons,
and after an adjournment for luncheon
resumed their discussion.
An important consultation Of the
principal members Of the Jnionist
party took place in Mr.. Bonar Laws
room in the House OF Commons and IT
is understood that the views OF the
Cabinet on the demand for the eX-
clusIon OF the whole Of Ulster from
he scope Of the Home Rule bill we're
before tho Opposition members, and
the Cabinet in turn was advised Of the
Jniorist decision in the matter
The Cabinet viii meet again on Mon
day. after which Premier Asquith viii
make statement In the House. In
spite OF the fact that no definite prog
ress has been made toward a settle
mcut there is general feeling that the
attempts which have been made 10
arrive az a peaceful solution may not
be altogether in vain. The difficulty
that ministers have 20 face is ma, =
they wish TO keep peace they must lose
the vote OF the Nationalsts ~ the
Commons. and there ls d yet no 'ndI-
cation OF any final decision regarding
that dilemma. but az least there are IN
dicatIons, small but significant. OF their
desire 20 avoid civil war and placate
Ulster
The efforts Of the government IRE
being directed 20 finding a path mid
way between the absolute rebellion Of
the Nationallsts m Westminster and
OF the FISHERMEN m Belfast. The
Nationalist are OF course moving
heaven and earth 20 prevent any
weakening on the part Of the govern
ment and 20 nip boz the bud any germ
Of concessions IN addition 20 the press
ure which Mr. Redmond is able TO
bring 90 bear on the Cabinet His cnl't
l.eutenants have been assiduOus.t
lobbying among the rank and file Of
the Radica. party and beating Ip
opinion against concessions.
"The Daily News says the questions
a. issue between the Government and
the Opposition included the possibility
% sc'tlcmeu on -l. basis OF no clean
cu- for lstcr and ro fme limit for
. decision. buf voting DO certain spec
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
AMERICANS SEARCH
HUERTA ADHERENTS
tN-DictatOr's Fleeing Friends
Not Allowed to Garry Arms
Into Vera Cruz.

Vera Cruz. July Il. Ex-Min.ster
Jose Maria Lozano Diaz Niron. d.
rector Of Fl impartial" and Luis Del
Ioro, all bitter anti-Americars. were
scrrowful lot when they saw the
American troops az Tembladeras this
morning. en- their way here from
AeEco City, and when among friends
and our Of hearing Of Americans de-
rou0cec the latter IN strong terms.
". Ncott Christie. AN American resi-
der- o. the capital who came on the
same train WIKI mail from the Bra
z,lian Legation. reported that Ni-oo
naH threatened him WIKI revolver
While me train halted at E,Deranza.
Mr.. Christie said Dc walked into the
smoking compartments of t1c coach %
Wash his De- ds Lozauo and AIro1
were sea--. tr. re and Niron Jumped 20
fis feet. cr-.rer ,u hand. and held the
Wca7o" le. -licG a. Christie until the
latter oac,ed away. Christie reported
t.e matter To- the Mexican Fedora. of
rcers. who disa-med Lozano and Ui-
ro.. ,. spite o. their indignant pro-
tests.
When the train reached the gap
Christie repeated his story 90 the
American officers. and all the Neu-
cans on -ne -rai we're therelnon
searched fog arms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
WIFE SLAYER SURRENDERS
Cadogan, Fugitive, Says He
Shot Woman Accidentally.

4 man who sand ne was Walter =.
CadoVan. wanted az Baltimore on the
cnarsc 81 wife murder. walked into he
Greenwich &C. police station vcstcr.irv
md askcd 20 be- locked up. lie de-
oIarcd he VA. starving Iu trying 20 beat
1,r yay from the police. He bc""cd
Tor "a place 20 rest IN "a scuflc with
be. Vifc on july ~. he said. his ro-
.oI,cr vent of accidentally
Lieutenant Dcycry sent for food, which
,to man ate raycnously. He sad he
ted bcen conductor on the B. a o. COR
.,,.crtv-onc years. A. the Tombs court
he was held 10 fugitive from justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-18
WILL WAIT FOR NEACE
Ra oasa Does Not Intend 20
Reyurn TO Mexico Now.

Senior Emilio Eabaea. head Of the
Hrcr-a delegation to the Niagara Falls
conference. sand yesterday be had no
intention Of returning 70 Mexico ur.il
plans for thc settlement Of existing
troubles were announced from Wash
lngton. Tie laughed al the suggestion
INA; huerta had taken away 100000 600
worth OF valuable securities with MIN
Orc o. the Rabasa party said that the
delegates had heard nothing OF any
project on the part or Carbajal 20 re
81 soon IN favor Of the Constitution
austs He added that Senior RabaSa
hoped that the stepping down Of Huerta
would lead the way 20 permanent peace
IN Mexico.
Modesto c. ROLAND. OF the Constitu-
uonaiiSt Junta. said he had no idea that
Carranza would recognize Carbajal and
that Carbajal would have 20 step down
once the COnstitutionalists got things
into their own hands. He declared that
az one time Carbaial tried hard 20 un-
dermine the influence Of Madero with
Villa and Orozco.