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MAKE A -PEA-sHaaTlMe GIN
of Bamboo Fishing Pole or Piece
of Sweet Alder.

The pea gun consists of only two
parts. The barrel may be either a
piece of bamboo fishing pole or a sec
ton of sweet alder. The spring is a
piece of corset steel, such as can be
usually found about the home.
Sweet alder can 20 found in the
summer growing along the fences In
the country almost anywhere. Find a
stalk, about one inch In diameter,
which is good and straight, and cut 1t
off to a length of six or seven inches.
Make a ramrod of wood and use it to
punch out the pith Of the alder, rem
dering the bore as smooth as possible.
An old bamboo pole of like dimensions
may be be used instead. says Popular
Mechanics.
Cut out section of the wood, 21a
inches long, beginning IL inches from
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Shoes for the Student.

For footwear the college girl will
require heavy-soled tramping boots of
ton calf, two pairs of buttoned boots.
one pair having contrasting material
In dressy style, one pair of evening
slippers to match her evening frock
and pair of smart black pumps for
wear on ordinary evenings with the
dinner costume. 1t is better to nro.
vide buttoned boots than pumps for
day wear with all costumes, for the
little freshman will be apt to dash
out of doors in all sorts of weather.
perfectly regardless of her foot-cover.
ing. Sometimes the uncarpeted floors
and the halls of . large school or
college building are drafty also, and
the buttoned boot offers more protec-
ton to the ankles Besides these
items of footwear the various shoes
for athletic sports must be included in
the list.
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will roll out before the spring has Q
chance to strike 1t.
How to Throw the Spit Ball.

A spit ball is thrown just opposite
to an ordinary curve. Instead of CIV
ing the rotary motion with the fingers,
1t is given with the thumb. The thumb
is placed firmly against seam and
the saliva is applied to the ball be-
meath the fingers. The ball Is thrown
overhanded and slipping easily from
beneath the moistened fingers, but
gripped firmly by the thumb against
the seam, sharp rotary motion is
given to the ball. When properly
thrown a sharp break is secured, the
direction of the break depending upon
the angle at which the ball is re-
leased. The ball is controlled by the
thumb.-The American Boy.
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Children, Color Up This Picture.

| Copyright. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndi-
| cate.)
Long time ago, in the late afternoon,
when the boys and girls of the Indian
people got tired of playing they would
sometimes go out where big tree
spread its branches and hold coun-
ell.
For time they would carry on the
council just like old people, all sit
ting quiet round the place Of the fire
and only one boy or one girl getting
up to speak at one time. But after they
had been sitting on the ground until
they began to get tired, three or four
would rise at the same time and all
Of them would want to speak. And
very SOFA there would be such a shout
| ing that one of the old men would
come and say that he would have to
make himself chief of the council.
But, instead of sitting as head Of the
play-council the old man would soon
be telling this story of how the ami
mails once lost their power to talk with
each other and with man:
Before that time all of the animals
and all of the people on the earth lived
happily together. Everywhere they
went they could talk with each other.
Then the bears and the buffaloes and
the wolves began to think that they
were better than the other animals be-
cause they were stronger and swifter
than the rest, and when the animals
met in council to talk over where they
should go for the winter or what kind
Of food they should gather during the
summer these big fellows would al
ways rise up together first and say
that they must he heard
who has better right than I to
talk?" the big bear would ask. IF any,
body thinks he has, let him come and
wrestle with mel"
Then the buffalo would get up and
say:
IF you do not listen to what / have
to say will shake down the walls of
the council house." And he was so big
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and strong that the animals knew that
he could do as he said. Then the wolf
would get up and say in an angry
voice:
IF anybody tries to stop me from
talking l will slit his throat with my
teeth"
And so it got to such state that no
one in all the council could speak.
There was quarreling all the time.
One day the quail, who was the mes
senger from the thunder gods to the
animals and the people, thought that
he would fly off through the suns door
in the west and ask the great beaver
who had gone to live in the land Of
the thunder gods, what should be
done.
For long time the great beaver
smoked and studied about what the
quail had said, and then he got up,
put his pipe In his pocket and said
that he would go back with the quail.
When he came to where the animals
were sitting the great beaver told
them to go home and come back in ten
days. So they went home and In ten
days when they returned they found
that the great beaver had built won
derful new council house.
But the great beaver did not ask all
the animals into the new council house
at once. First the bears all went in,
and when they came out the buffalos
followed, and then the wolves, and
after that the other animals in turn.
Nobody could tell what the great
beaver had said to them In his new
council house, for whenever any ami
NAL Of one kind tried to talk to an ami
NAL of another kind he found that he
could not make the other one under
stand.
And now," said the great beaver,
when he had called them all together,
there will be no more quarreling at
the council. And it will be true that
you cannot talk with each other until
you are once more ready to talk In
peace and one at time"
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The wrona WAY to Be Happy.

Il don't care" declared Tilly in a
tremulous voice. I'm going to have a
good time IL / do disobey mamma
But II she had stopped to think, she
would have known that this was a
foolish resolution. The girl who de-
clares that she Is going to have a
good time IL she has to do wrong to
get 1t, needs to remember that good
times which are the result of wrong
doing are very short-lived. The only
way to be happy for long, Is to do
the right thing. and then happiness
comes of itself
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A peaH ootins Gun.

,ne end of the tube. The depth Of this
,ut should be almost halfway through
he piece. The1corset steel Is then In
serted into the short end Of the tube
and bent owe. so that its other end
will touch the bottom of the open part
If the bore. "a nick is made with a
nife across ) bottom of the bore at
his point, to Yet the spring catch a
title The amnunition is placed be-
ore the caught end of the spring. as
ihown. and discharged by hooking the
orefnger over the spring at the point
and pulling backward as when pull
ng the trigger of gun.
II Is necessary to keep the muzzle
levated g, little aftc- ae ammunition
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How to Remove Paint stains.

When painting, no matter how care
full you are, your hands generally be-
come spotted with paint. To attempt
to wipe these spots of only results in
your hands being smeared.
The best way to remove the spots
is to rub them well with turpentine.
After so doing wash the hands In soap
and hot water, scrub with small
brush, and finally rinse in cold water.
After such treatment the hands will
be quite clean and fresh.
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The Soul Of Brittany.

The course Of all of Brittanys riy.
ers is divided into two parts, these in
some place or other Joining the ocean.
Such is the Rance, flowing from Saint
Malo to Dinan. 1t Is a splendid big
river running along magnificent
green coast with picturesque rocks
and charming parks. Above Dinan 1t
becomes rivulet OF minor impor-
tance. The past has left its imprint
indelibly on this country. Mont Saint
Michel built on sand and rocks, Is
crowned by superb towers and well
represents the very soul of Brittany,
mystic yet warriorlike. A peaceful
convent, a wonderful Norman church
with a beautiful Gothic choir, towers
pierced by iron-barred windows and
containing prisons, old winding streets,
where plain bourgeois, in long past
years, erected their simple abodes at
the foot of the church, as If wishing
to put themselves under the Lords
protection against the seas invasion
this is Mont Saint-Michel.
Beyond Cancale and Dol, Saint -Malo
proudly emerges from blocks of gran
ite. furiously beaten by ocean waves.
1t is there that Jacques Cartier, the
discoverer of Canada, was born. Sur
rounded by immense city walls, with
its huge, imposing old iron doors, 1t
evokes past of glory and battle. Ad-
yenturers, noblemen, corsairs. seafar-
ing traders lived there in the past.
sometimes fraternizing, usually fight
ing each other. Chateaubriands buri-
al place on the height, oyertowering
the proud old city, seems to protect
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| it as Athena Parthenos protected Ath-
ems. Parame, Saint-Enogat, Saint Bri-
&C, Saint Lunaire, Saint-Servan are
around grim-looking Saint-Malo, like
so many delicate, dainty flowers
grouped around an imposing old oak.
All these last named places are, in the
warm season, filled with summer
guests.
But the most frequented, fashiona-
BILE and delightful place of the emer-
aid coast is Dinard, where hordes OF
good hotels, rich villas and gardens,
and any number of pleasures attract
the best American, English and
French people, both In summer and in
winter. AS soon as the season at
Deauville is finished, it Is to Dinard
that the social functions progress.
Dinard is filed with charming villas
and resembles a landscape from
dreamland. 1t is the laughing city
where the fashionable ones, both
French and foreign gather to enjoy
life at its best. There are dinners,
receptions, f1ve-o'clock teas, artistic
matinees, galas and soires-altogether
whirlwind of elegance with pretty
women wearing the latest novelties in
gown and all else that charms and
fascinates ones imagination. Mrs.
Hughes Hallett, who has lived in Din
ard for number of years, is the soul
of the fashionable life there.
There is a charming new casino at
Dinard, where balls, concerts and bac-
carat parties are given and which has
good restaurant attached. There
are also any number of first-class ho-
tells, among the best of which Is, of
course, Mr.. RuhPs Hotel Royal, situ-
ated right on the sea front, with
charming grounds, beach and garden.
The Bretons are an Alpine or Celtic
race, very dark and short. They have
brown or black hair, light or dark
brown eyes, rounded faces and thick
set figures.
ErIttany's Place In History.
In ancient times Brittany, under
the name Armorica, was the seat OF
confederated Armorican tribes, who
were of Celtic and Cymric origin.
Traces of them remain In the old
Cymric dialect of the three most west
erly departments, and the numerous
so-called Druidical monuments to be
found in that section.
Under the Romans, the country was
made the Provincial Lugdunensis; and
for two centuries was prosperous un-
der the Roman peace" But in the
disorders of the third century A. d. it
suffered severely, and was reduced al
most to a wilderness. 1t was repeo-
pied by numerous immigrations from
Great Britain caused by the Anglo
Saxon invasion of the fifth and sixth
centuries, and then its name was
changed to Brittany.
The little province suffered severe
~ from numerous invasions for cen
turtles, and the question whether Brit
tany was vassal state of France was
the cause of many battles.
Finally after many treaties Brittany
was declared incorporated with
France In 1882 by Francis 1. 1t re-
tanned local parliament until the out
break Of the revolution. During the
revolution, Brittany, which was in
tensely loyal to the Bourbons, was
the arena of sanguinary conflicts, and
especially of the uprising of the Chou
ans. who last reappeared In 1880.
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How Electric sbock k;,,s

Doctors have decided that an elec.
trio shock kills man by destroying
the rhythm of the heart beats and act
ing upon the lungs like an overdose of
an anesthetic.
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Keep Tab on Fireman.

Electrical apparatus to be attached
to locomotive fire box door has been
invented by st. Louis man to record
the times that fireman shovels Oh
coal
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XA I'll AIN Is Undoubtedly OAO
III of the French provinces that
has retained its original charm.
One must go there to appreci-
ate the odd costumes and the
quaint language, their queer customs
connected with marriages, burials, par
dons and "the blessing of the sea;
customs such as one sees nowhere
else, says a writer In Town and Coun-
try. The soul of this race bears the
imprint of the country and origin.
They are dreamy by turns, poetieal,
savage, devotedly attached to the ira
ditions of the country and to its soil.
Almost all families of a village or part
of the country are related - each 9TH
er, hence the expression, Cousins
la mode de Bretagne." Weddings,
therefore, comprise sometimes hun
dreds, sometimes thousands Of guests.
When these are too numerous, tables
are set in the open for their accommo-
dation. Their superstitions SAVIOR OF
the Celts, from whence they are de-
scended
Scenery ls Fine.
The real characteristics of the Brit
tany country are scarcely discernible
before one reaches the north OF
Nantes French Brittany 1t is, OF
course, for one has to go way beyond
Vannes to find the first village where
the Armorican dialect is spoken, but 1t
is Brittany all the same, as is proved
by the rude granite that forms the
structure of the island, by the general
character of the cities and villages, by
the nature of the vegetation, and even
by the color of the sky. Fine scenery
and splendid architecture are found all
through the whole basin of the Viii
aine, along the whole of this country.
Briar bushes and landes, alternately,
give 1t a savage, ,grandiose aspect
Seen from the tower of a church, 1t
looks like a continuous forest. Yet
woods are rare, in spite of the fact
that one side of Brittany is called Ar
coat, which, in the language of the
country, means 'land Of the forest"
in contrast to the other side, Armor,
which is 'land of the sea-"
The Breton cities seem in perfect
harmony with the savage appearance
of their landscape. The smaller Brit
tany places are charming and the cha
teaux numerous. Blain, Chateaubri-
and, Vitre, Fougeres, Dinan, recall to
ones mind, by their ruins and by the
high walls lowered by their fortresses
(some of which are very well pre-
served), the fact that for centuries
France and Brittany were two distinct
countries, sometimes friendly, but
more often on warlike terms, defying
each other. There Is much romantic
history connected with these interest
ing places. In the somber Manor de
Combourg, Chateaubriand, the re-
nowned author of Rene" and a deep
philosopher, lived his pensive and sol
itary youth. In the Chateau des Ro-
chers, Madame de Sevigne came In
vain to seek days of quiet and peace
away from the conventions of court
life. Such is the interior of this side
of Brittany. In the eastern part the
peasant is agriculturally inclined,
while near the coast the children's
dreams are to become sailors, to be-
long to the fishing expeditions of
Nova Scotia sor Newfoundland
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
Adelard Carrier Granted a Patent
 Has imnrnyed Auto Radiator

Adelard Carrier, employed as clerk in the store of Perry & Brown, has been granted patent on an automo- bile radiator that is great improve. ment over any radiator now used on cars in this or any other country, as far as is known.
 MT. Carrier applied for the patent on the radiator more than year ago and the granting of it was made within the past few days.
 This is NIT. Carriers first invention and is the result of his efforts to mend one that was on ,big six cylinder car in this city. His tinkering with the old radiator evolved the germ of the idea and he gradually developed his plans until he has perfected a radiator that is ahead of anything yet seen in that line. Mir. Carrier's,type of radia- tor can be thoroughly inspected and repaired without removing il from the ear. Every part is easily and quickly accessible. All the tubes are separate.
 A model of the radiator has not been shown here, but those who know about the invention praise it very highly. MT. Carrier has not as yet made his plans for the. manufacturing and distribution of his radiators.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
Excited Poles Seek Mans Arrest
Charge Loss of Overc0at and Money

A trio of Polish mill workers scur- ried after policeman when an after noon train arrived here from Daniel son Saturday. The men wanted countryman, passenger on the Wor- cester bound train, arrested for having ey from Pole who is resident of Putnam, the affair alleged to have happened three weeks ago. No names could be secured from the excited men nor much head nor tail made of the story they told This was as true in Danielson as in Putnam, for in the for mer place the men had sought out or fieer V. H. Wetherell and demanded that he arrest the fellow, but from what he could learn of the affair he did not feel warranted in taking the man into custody, especially in view of the fact that the man from whom it was alleged the money was stolen was not the complainant.
 The fellow who lost the money lives in Putnam and the alleged crime was committed here. The best that can be made of the whole conglomeration told about the affair is that the Worcester man ,fiimfiammed the Putnam man out of his coin, taking Sl00 in bills, wrapping it in a piece of paper and giving the paper back with the money missing, this however, not discovered until later
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
Bradley Theater

The theatre goers of Putnam and vi- cinity are still talking enthusiastically of the excellence of the entertainment provided by Manager Fine for their en- joyment last Friday evening. Rarely does an audience have the privilege of witnessing a play so satisfactory as IA Clever Woman," as presented by May Robson supported by a capable company. The star was delight in every action, and her support was of unusual excellence.
 The stage settings and scenic effects were extremely beautiful, the 5000 Persian rug used in the second act aI- traeting much attention.
 Coming attractions that Manager Fine has booked are the Whiteside- Strauss company in a week of reper- toire, "Bnnty pulls the string" and "Mutt and Jeff Tn Panama Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
ARRESTED AS DRUNK
Carried Full Key Working Outfit and
 Loaded Revolver
Oliver BeIIevIIIe Looked Like a Real Criminal But Local Police Know
 Nothing of Him

Nelson, alias Oliver, Belleville, was arrested Saturday morning by Captain Murry on a charge of drunkenness. He staggered down Main street on to Front, down under the bridge and up the bank and there attempted to board a moving freight train and nearly lost his life. He rolled down the embankment and almost tore his clothes of on fence. When he was searched at the police station a full key working outfit was found upon him. He had over 40 keys of different varieties, ,a fiashlight, a wicked looking 32 revolver with box of cartridges, glass cutter, cold chisel, wood ehis- el, some nippers with which to turn a key in lock, pocket book contain ing S20, an old watch and a nun Der of postage stamps. The appearances in- dicated that he was regular crook and it was hoped that something might develop during the wait for court Monday morning that would lead to his identification as he would not tell anything about himself.
 In court Monday he was atraigned on charges of drunkenness and carry ing concealed weapons and was sen- tented to l20 days in jail and costs of s9.69 after he plead guilty. The man said he4came from Woreestef, was a carpenter, painter, and teamster. He left there to go to Providence to have some glasses fixed. He came to Put nam intending to visit brother-in- law in West Woodstock, but he said he changed his mind and was intend. ing to go right back to Worcester when arrested. He had railroad ticket to that city. Regarding the implements he carried he said he bought the pistol from a man for dollar, that the same man gave him the flashlight, that the chisel belonged to his "kid,n that the keys were some he had a long time and that he did not intend to harm any enc.
 Belleville gave his age as 32. He Is of medium height, slim build, dark complexion, and dark eyes. He seemed satisfied with the sentence of the court and refused to pay the costs saying he would need his money when he came out.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
A No. l To Leave The Road
Left His Mark in Putnam

A No. 1, the tramp whose fame has become country wide through his wpnderings, and who visited Putnam last summer, leaving behind him the mark which is to be seen in nearly every city and village in the United States, is to become benedict. The Rambler, as he is sometimes called, who in private life is Prof. Living stone, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, married Miss Marie Trohoiski, of Erie, Pa.
 A No. |, who k known from the At iantic to the Pacific, gave up his wan. derings several weeks ago, settling down in Erie and announcing that he was to spend the remainder of his days there.
 A No. has travelled since he was a boy and his mark, A No. l, with an arrow pointing in the direction in which he was going, is familiar every where.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
GETTING READY
 FOR CAMPAIGN
IN INTEREST OF CITY IS BUS
 NESS MEMS ASSOCIATION
Lively Meeting Last Thursday-New Names Added-committee on
 Membership at Work

The Putnam Business Mems Asso- citation that has been enjoying a seas on of rest and inactivity woke up with startling suddenness last Thursday evening, shook or it's somnolenee and took the initial steps for an energetic campaign looking to the hetterment of the city.
 There was an attendance of be- tween 40 and 50 representative busi- ness men at the meeting which was held in Odd Fellows hall and several projects of interest to the city were discussed. In order to put the asso- citation into better shape for effective work a committee was appointed to increase the membership. This con sists of George l.. Padgett, chairman; John c. Johnson, George l.. Baldwin, Ernest c. Morse and Rev. c. J. Harri- man. This committee will, as far as possible, extend a personal invitation to every business man and every citi- zen interested in the welfare of the town, who is not already member, to join this organization.
 Their work will be greatly faclI- tated if every merchant, every man ufacturer every professional and bus mess man, no matter whether he occupies an executive or subordinate position, who does not already belong to the Association, will notify any of the members of the above committee by mail, phone or personally, of h's desire to join, without waiting to be called on.
 Ten new names were added to the rolls at this meeting. Ernest C. Morse was elected a member of the execu- tive committee, and George l.. Bald win was elected vice president to fill the vacancy caused by the drath of Col. c. |. Bates-
 The next meeting of the Associa- tion will be Thursday night, February 26. three weeks from tomorrow. A number of projects ot interest to ey- cry citizen will come up.