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Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26
HOWARD ELLIOTT
 THE SPEAKER
Annual Banquet of New London and
 Vindham County Business Men
Enthusiastic Gathering Anticipated in
 Norwich, April Sth

Eastern Conn. Development com mitee met in Danielson Tuesday after. noon and an interesting meeting was held. Much business of importance was transacted. The annual banque. of the business mems associations of Eastern Connecticut is to besheld at inc lWauregan House, Norwich, on Thursday evening, April s, at so'cIock, with a reception at 7.30 The princi- pal speaker will be Howard Elliott, who has written President Cruttenden that he will positively be present. The members of the Norwich association appreciating the honor of having the banquet in that city are making extra efforts to have the affair success, and there will be some novel features. Ar rangements have been made so that all attending may return home that night as the State of aine express will make extra stops. The tickets for the ban as the allotment to each association is limited. Members of the Putnam as- sociation can leave their orders with E. l.. Kelley, E. NJ. Wheaton, Geo. E. Shaw, John,G. Johnson, l.. 0. Will Hams, or E. C. Morse.
 It was voted that the secretary com municate with the Shore Line Elee- tric company relative to the inconven- fence caused by the changing of troll ley crews at West Thompson, it being detrimental to business interests in Connecticut.
 Previous to the meeting of the com. mittee there was a conference of per sons identified with farming sinterests. Cooperation among the farmers was discussed at length in connection with the project of developing the useful ness of the recently organized Wind. ham County Farmers Association. The speakers included James III. Cut Ter of Hampton, Rev Fosdick B. Har- rison Of Woodstock, k. NJ. Wheaton Of Putnam, Henry Dorfance of Plaialield, and C.- Smith Of Norwich. In dis. cussing farming MT. Wheaton said, relative to the need of cooperation that in running the big farm which he has on the southern border of Putnam he manages usually, after throwing in his own labor, charging the bookkeeping cost to another account and let the farm costs down easy on other expen- ses, to break about even. This was con- sidered significant as indicating the great need of cooperation, for MT. Wheaton has one of the best equipped farms in the county.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26
Will Contest Fathers Will

In the superior court at Hartford on Friday an order was made that Mrs. Jessie Bacon Perrin Davidson file within two weeks the grounds upon which she intends 10 contest the will Of her father, the late Maurice l.. Per- rin of that city.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26
WashingtOn's Birthday Observed at the
 Israel Putnam School

Special exercises in honor of Wash- ington's birthday were held in the Is- rael Putnam school Monday morning. The program for Lineoln's birthday had been furnished by tho upper grade schools. The program Monday was in charge of the primary grade and kin. dergarten :chiIdren. The pupils and teachers from all the rooms of the building met in the assembly hall of the school shortly after the beginning of the morning session. Several parents were also in attendance at the exerci- ses which proved to be very interest ing and enjoyable to all present. The announcement of the several numbers of the program was made by the prin- cipa of the school, Herman F. Driggs. The program given was as follows
 Liberty Dance Crate Soldier Boy Game Kindergarten Song, Our Flag Grades 7 and Z
 Exercise, A Riddle Grade l Recitation Perry Barber
 Song, Uncle Sans Scouts, Grades 2, l Our Flag Grade 5
 Flag Salute Exercise Grade , l Dialogue Grade 2
 Exercise, Telling about George wash-
 lngton Grade | Song. George W ashington Grade 1 Patriotic Pageant Grade :
 Loyal Little Women Grade
 Song, America school
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26
An interesting Lecture

Rev. James B. King spoke .on 1.-The American rSoldierp in the Five for a Dollar Course at the tongregatianaI al church Tuesday evening. It was Q most entertaining lecture holding the close attention of the audience. Over a score of veterans were present as the guests of the management.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26

Herbert J. Smith, formerly of Put nam, will return to this city March ist business of his father, l.. E. Smith. Six candidates were given the Elhird degree in the Odd Fellows Tues. day evening. The lodge voted to cele- ofate ils 18th anniversary in April, and a Worcester loage will work the |degree.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26

While being driven along School street Tuesday morning horse hitch- ed to a wagon began 10 kick and the driver was thrown out but not hurt. Before the animal could be unharnes- sed it had kicked of one front wheel and made kindling wood of the front of the wagsn. The name of the owner was not learned.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26
City COurt-GeisSIer Judge

There was a session of the court Monday morning, the first in nearly week. Judge Geissler sentenced James Morrison to 90 days in jail and costs for intoxication and suspended execu- tion of the sentence for six months with the understanding that he get out of town and stay out.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26

-Dr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Gray, of East Orange, N. J., announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss Dor 0thy Gay to William Kenyon Ash of Boston. Mir. Ash is the son .of Mr. and Mrs. John Ash of Pomfret.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26

the definitely settled and Alex Gilman succeed Frank G. Letters the Republican the office
 Gilman received communication from ths Assistant posmaer stated the  postmaster executed and him 
 m received
 pleased the office which will immediatey his He his friends and
 Putnam and has always lived here and the city finishing his
  L. E. Alderman
 
 He President French belongs Eiks Baplise married and children.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26
New Public Library Books

Horace Blake Ward Modern Madonna Stanley Home Chamberlin Flying Inn Chesterton Twenty fourth of June Richmond Dorothy Daintys' Playmates Brooks Ted Sheldon, Boy Scout Wilson Jane Stuart, twin Remick Beth's Wonder Winter Taggart You Never Know Your Buck Parker My Days of Adventure Vizeteily The Man Behind The Bars Taylor What Can 1 Know Ladd A Woman in China Gaunt A Woman in the Sahara Gordon Things Seen in Sweden Stevens The Lure of London Whiting The Wall Between Paine The Mutiny of the Elsinore London Faces in the Dawn Hagedorn The QuiIter Fisher The Science of Happiness Finot The Fortunate Youth Locke Europe after S:l5 Mencken Faith Tresilion Philpots The Terms of Surrender Tracy
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26

--C. $. Andem was in Hartford on Tuesday where he visited some large greenhouses.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26
PUTNAM CONN., FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 2e 1915
ALEXANDER GILMAN NEW POSTMASTER INDUSTRIAL

Modification Received This Thursday Morning From Post Office Department Appointment February
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-26
lnterestlns Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Two days .only left Of J. B. Glix- mans special offer on glasses. See ad on page 1.
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Cready heard tho menace in his throat
and came back quickly to the fire. He
began to whistle and draw the half
burned logs together, and as the fire
blazed up afresh he shouted to awaken
Thorpe and Isobel. In a few minutes
Thorpe appeared at the tent-fiap and his
wife followed him out. Her loose hair
. rippled in pillows OF gold about her shoul-
ders and she sat down on the sledge,
close TO Kazan, and began brushing It.
! McCready came up behind her and FUN
| bled among the packages on the sledge.
! AS If by accident one OF his hands buried
/ itself for an instant In the rich tresses
| that flowed down her back. She did not
| at first feel the caresslng touch of his
I fingers. and Thorpes back was toward
! them.
Only Kazan saw the stealthy movement
OF the hand, the fondllng clutch of the
fingers in her hair and the mad passion
burning In the eyes of the man. Quicker
! than a lynx, the dog had leaped the
length of his chain across the sledge.
McCready sprang back Just In time, and
as Kazan reached the end OF his chain
he was jerked back so that his body
struck sidewise against the girl. Thorpe
had turned in time to see the end OF the
leap. He believed that KaZan had sprung
at Isobel, and in his horror no word or cry
escaped his lips as he dragged her from
where she had half fallen over the sledge.
He saw that she was not hurt and he
reached for his revolver. 1t was in his
holster in the tent At his feet was Nc
Cready's whip and in the passion OF the
moment he seized 1t and sprang upon
kaZan.
The dog crouched in the snow. He
made no move to escape or TO attack
Only once in his life could he remember
having received beating like that which
Thorpe inflicted upon him now. But not
a whimper or a growl escaped him.
And then. suddenly. his mistress ran
forward and caught the whip poised
above Thorpe's head.
mot another blow!" she cried, and
something In her voice held him from
striking. McCready did not hear what
she said then. but strange look came
into Thorpe's eyes. and without word
he followed his wife into their tent.
"Kazan did not leap at me-" she whis-
pered. and she was trembling with a sud
den excitement. Her face was deathly
white. THAT man was behind me-" she
went on, clutching her husband by the
arm. II felt him touch me-and then
KaZan sprang. He wouldn't bite me- It's
the man! There's somethins-wFong-"
She was almost sobbing, and Thorpe
drew her close in his arm.
81 hadn't thought before-but It's
strange" he said. Didn't Mecready say
something about knowing the dog2 It's
possible. Perhaps he's had Kazan before
and abused him In q way that the dog
has not forgotten. Tomorrow I'll hnd
out. But until l know-Will you promise
to keep away from Kazan?'
Isobel gave the promise. When they
came out from the tent Kazan lifted his
great head, The singing lash had closed
one OF his eyes and his mouth was drip
ping blood. Isobei gave = low sob. but did !
NOT 80 near him. Half blinded. he knew |
that his mistress had stopped his punish |
ment, and he whined softly. and HaSksd |
his thick tail IN the sneH.
Hss= IA - fsls = zzz.-sas = !
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Chapter III

McCREADY PAYS THE DEBT.
TOR long time after he had uttered
i those words McCready sat in silence
beside the fire. Only for a moment or
two at time did his eyes leave Kazan.
After little, when he was sure that
Thorpe and Isobel had retired for the
night. he went into his owl tent and re-
turned with a flask of whisky. During the
next half hour he drank frequently. Then
he went over and sat on the end OF the
sledge. eyond the reach of Kazan's chain.
"Got you. didn't II" he repeated. the
effect of the liquor beginning TO show
In the glitter OF his eyes. wonder who
changed your name. Pedro. And how the
devil did he come by you? Ho. no. II you
could only talk"
They heard Thorpe's voice inside the
tent. 1t was followed by a low girlsh
peal of laughter, and McCready Jerked
himself erect. His face blazed suddenly
red, and he rose to his feet, dropping the
flask in his coat pocket Walking around
the fire. he tiptoed cautiously to the
shadow OF tree close to the tent and
stood there for many minutes listening.
His eyes burned with fiery madness
when no returned to the sledge and
Kazan. 1t was midnight before he went
into his own tent.
In the warmth OF tho fire Kazan's eyes
slowly closed. He slumbersd uneasily.
and his brain was Allied with troubled pic
lures. At times he was fighting. and his
Jaws snapped, At others he was strain
ing at the end OF his chain, with Nc
Cready or his mistress Just out of reach.
He felt the gentle touch of the girls
hand again and heard the wonderful
sweetness of her voice as she sang to
him and his master and his body trembled
and twitehed with the thrills that had
ture changed He was running at the
head of a splendid team-six dogs OF the
Royal Northwest Mounted Polioe-and his
master was calling him Pedrol The scene
shifted. They were in camp. His master
was young and smooth-faced and he
helped from the sledge another man whose
hands were fastened in front of him by
curious black rings. Again it was later
and he was lying before great fire.
His master was sitting opposite him,
with his back TO tent, and as he looked,
there came out OF the tent the man with
the black Tings-only now the rings were
gone and his hands were free. and in
one of them he carried ; heavy club.
He heard the terrible blow of the club
as It fell on his masters hesd-and the
sound or II aroused him from his restless
sleep.
He sprang to his feet. his spine stiffen-
ing and snarl In his throat The fire had
died down and the camp vas Ia the darker
gloom that precedes daa. n, Through
that gloom KazaR saw MeCready. Again /
he was standing close to the tent OF his
mistress, and he knew now that this was
the man who had worn the black iron
rings, and that Il was he whe had beaten
him With whip ana club fer many Ions
aayz after hs had killed his znazEsr. Ne
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You've WON'T he laughed, not unhap-
PLY.
ira have wasered my last dollar he
wouldn't do that for any voice on earth.
You've won! Kazan, you brute. I've lost
you!"
His face suddenly sobered as Isobel
stopped to pick up tho end OF the chain.
Hes yours, Issy," no added quickly.
''but you must let me care for him until
we know. Give me tho chain. won't
trust him even now. He's a wolf I've
seen him take an Indians hand off at a
single snap. I've seen him tear out
another dogs Jugular in one leap. He's
an outlaw-a bad dog-in spite OF the
fact that he hung to me like a hero and
brought me out alive. can't trust him.
Give me the chain
He did not finish. With the Bnarl OF a
Wild beast Kazan had leaped to his feet
His lips drew up and barred his long
fangs. His spine stiffened. and with a
sudden cry of warning, Thorpe dropped
hand TO the revolver at his belt.
Kazan paid no attention to him. An
other form had approached out of the
night. and stood now in the circle OF
illumination made by tho lanterns. Tt
was McCready, W was to accompany
Thorpe and his y, wife back TO the
Red River camp. WlerS Thorpe was In
charge OF the building OF the new Trans
continental. The man was straight. pow
erfully built and clean shaveu. His jaw
was so square that 1t was brutal. and
there was glow in his eye that was
almost like the passion In Kazan's as
he looked at Isobel.
Her red and white stocking cap had
slipped free of her head and was hang
ing over her shoulder. The duh blaze
OF the lanterns shone in the warm glow
of her hair. Her cheeks were flushed.
and her eyes, suddenly turned to him,
were as blue as the bluest bakneesh
flower and glowed like diamonds. Nc
Cready shifted his gaze, and instantly
her hand fell on Kazan's head. For the
first time the dog did not seem to feel
her touch. He still snarlsd at Nc
Cready, the rumblins menace in his
throat growing deeper. Thorps's wife
tugged at the chain.
'Down. Kazsn-downr' she commanded.
At the sound OF her voice he relaxed.
Down. she repeated. and her free
hand fell on his head again. He skunk to
her feet But his lips were still drawn
back. Thorpe was watching him.
He wondered at the deadly venom that
shot from the wolfish eyes, and looked
at MeCready. The big guide had uncoiled
his long dog-whip. A strange look had
come into his face. He was staring hard
at Kazan. Suddenly he leaned forward.
with both hands on his knees, and for q
tense moment or two he scanned TO for
get that Isobel Therps's wonderful blue
eyes were looking at him.
"Hoo-koosh, Pedro-chsFge"
That one eword-chargs-was taught only
TO the dogs in the service of the North
west Mounted Police. Kazan did not
move Mecready Strengthened and quick
as a shot sent the long lash of his whip
curling out iuto the night with crack
like pistol report.
Charge. Fsdro-chaFgei"
The rumble In Kazan's throat deepened
10 . snarling groBl. but not muscle OF
AIS body moved. AeCreAdy turned 70
Thorpe
7 could Aass zssrn thzt kzss that
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dog" he said. "If it's Pedro, he's badl"
Thorpe was taking the chain. Only the
girl saw tho look that came for an In
slant into McCready's face. II made her
shiver. A few minutes before. when tic
train had first stopped at Les Pas, she
had offered her hand to this man and she
had seen the same thing then. But even
as she shuddered she recalled the many
things her husband had told her OF the
forest people. She had grown to love
them, to admire their big. rough man
hood and loyal hearts. before he had
brought her among them; and suddenly
she smiled at McCready struggling to
overcome that thrill of fear and dislike.
He doesn't like you." she laughed at
him softly. Wont you make friends
with hlm?"
She drew Kazan toward him, with
Thorpe holding the end OF the chain. Nc
Cready came to her side as she bent over
the dog, His back was to Thorpe as he
hunched down. Isobers bowed head was
within q foot OF his face. He could see
the glow in her cheek and tho pouting
curve OF her mouth as she quleted the low
rumbling in Kazan's throat. Thorpe
stood ready to pull back on the chain,
but for a moment McCready was between
him and his wife. and he could not see
McCready's face. The mans eyes were
not on Kazan. He was staring at the
girl.
you're brave" he said. IT don't dare
do that. He would take on my hand"
He took the lantern from Thorpe and
led the way to a narrow snOw-path
branching off from the track, Hidden
back in the thick spruce was the camp
that Thorpe had left a fortnight before.
There were two tents there now In place
OF the one that he and his guide had
used. A big fire was burning in front OF
them. Close to the fire was a long sledge,
and fastened to trees just within the
outer circle of flrelight kazan saw the
shadowy forms and cleaning eyes Of his
teammates. He stood stiH and notion
less while Thorpe fastened him to a
sledge. Once more he was back in his
forests-and in command. His mistress
was laughing and clappins her hands de-
lightedly In the excitement OF the strange
and wonderful life OF which she had now
become a part. Thorpe had thrown back
the flap OF their tent and she was enter
She spoke no word to him. He whinsd.
and turned his red eyes on McCready-
In the tent Thorpe was saying:
I'm sorry old Jackplne wouldn't go
back with US, Issy. He drove me down,
but for love or money l couldn't get him
to return. He's a Mission Indian, and
ia give a months salary to have you
see him handle the dogs. I'm not sure
about this man MeCrsady. He's queer
chap. the companys agent here tells
me, ana knows the woods like q book.
But dogs don't like q stranger. Kazan
isn't going TO take to him worth cent"
Kazan heard the girls voice. and stood
rigid and motionless listening to it. He
did not hear or see McCready when he
came up stealthily behind him. The
mans voice came as suddenly as shot
at his heels.
''Pedrol"
IN an instant KazaR elingsd as II
touched by lash.
Got you that tims-didnt !. you old
dsYilp' whispered AoCready. hls face
strangely pale n the frslizht Changed
Sonr nzme eh7 But I set you-dldn't IT. i
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time could not equal the sounds they
made. 1t was his first music.
For moment II startled and frightened
him, and then he felt the fright pass
away and a strange tinglng In his body.
He wanted TO sit back on his launches
and howl, as he had howled at the billion
stars in the skies on cold winter nights.
But something kept him from doing that.
II was the girl. Slowly he began sinking
toward her. He felt the eyes of the man
upon him and stopped. Then little
more-inches at time, with his throat
and Jaw straight out along the floori He
was halfway to her-half-way across the
room-when the wonderful sounds grew
very soft and very low.
go onH' he heard the man urge In a
low, quick voice. 60 on! Don't stop!"
The girl turned her head, saw Kazan
cringlng there on the floor. and continued
to play. The man was still looking, but
his eyes could not keep Kazan back now.
He went nearer, still nearer, until at last
his outreachng muzzle touched her dress
where 1t lay piled on the floor. And then
he lay trembling, for she had begun to
sing. He had heard Cree woman Groom
ing in front of her tepee: he had heard
the wild chant of the caribou song
he had never heard anything like this
wonderful sweetness that fell from the
lips OF the girl. lie forgot his masters
presence now. Quietly, cringingly, so that
she would not know, he lifted his head
He saw her looking at him; there was
something in her wonderful eyes that
gave him confidence, and he laid his head
in her lap. For the second time he felt
the touch of woman's hand, and he
closed his eyes with n long, signing
breath. The music stopped. There came
a little futtering sound above him, like
a laugh and a sob in one. He heard his
master cough.
I've always loved the old rascal-but
never thought he'd do that" he said, and
his voice sounded queer to Kazan.
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The gripping story Of wolf-dog and of the
love of beautiful women in rugged Alaska,
where men are brutal and death turks near
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INACTIVE YESTERDAY.
iNDlrSTRIALS
RAILROAD EQUIPMENT bo
touotsd or Q percentage osssJ

.unlisted. ssens cents per share.
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MARKET
TRANSACTIONS
Interest Centres In Oil List,
Where Gains Predominant
-InduStrialS OFF.

Trading as a whole was less active
on the Broad Street Curb yesterday ard
the tone Of the market was irregular
Interest converged largely on the oil
group. Some losses were recorded
here, but gains we're more general. IL
linois Pipe Line, Ohio OIL and Prairie
Pipe Line each declined 8 points
Continental Oil was advanced z poihts,
Standard of New Jersey, Standard of
New York and Buckeye Pipe Line each
5 and Prairie Oil and Gas 2 points.
Houston Oil was actively dealt In and
closed 2ss points higher.
Motor and war stocks were inclined
to weaken, with business on limited
scale. Marine issues were reactionary
on smaller dealings, the common los:
ing half a point, while the preferred
closed at 67%, low for day, decline
of 2% points. Canadian Car and
Foundry common and preferred ro-
coded 8 and 2 points, respectively.
Coppers generally were weak. Kenne-
colt Copper lost 2H points, while the
per cent bonds yielded is points.
INDITSTRTAIS
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DAILY IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Daily imports and exports of gem
eral merchandise at the Port Of New
York were:
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NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 49, 1915
stocks against 0s42oo WEDNESDAY anu
From January 10 dA'e
0.a9ainst q
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Ties. Increased ftooa.ooo; other deposits. Increased
Li.'l, 100: public deposits. increased e. 2gs zoo
notes reserve. decreased 81 5sl ooo government SC.
curitie, unchanged.
Tho proportion ~ the banks reserve 10 LIABILITY
~, week Is 27i9 pr cent sgainst 20 IL last we,k
ine tate VI discount remains al Der cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-19

Washington Nov u The coad#icn Of the
Tinted siatrs Treasury to-day wa; Net balance
Ia general fund. tlli.t9is;o: total receipts. 81.
hi. nscal year 4 stso5s. s9i. against dehci, ot
$50, lBT. 9js last year exclusive VI Panama Canal
and public debt transactions.
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ROW SAFES ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1915.
Trustee

NOVEMBER Is, 1915
Trading York Stock Exchange THURSDAY
$50900o ago. A
rIr o vr ,o Total from January $7s2soooo against
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GOVERNMENT RONDS.
STATE BONDS.
MUNICIPAL BONDS.

New York State 4lts
4 mn fil
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Bank of England Return.

London. Sov. ls.-Thc weekly return 81 the Hank
" i'9o o. s'sr Gle ui'n.ng changes; T@si re-
a1s. a'r.a.,G gi.sos. ooo. circuiation. decreased
alt5sDy. 5gliCa decreased fliss.oOi. other secufi