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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-12-31
TOM STOUT's WEEKLY LETTER

| washington, Dec. ZI.--NOrmai
Hapgood, editor of Harpers Week..
recently said that Franklin X Lam
Secretary Of the Interior, has ons
OF the finest literary senses on exhi
bltion in this country. Havinf
just finished reading the annual re.
port OF Secretary Lane, / am read,
unhesitatingly, to agree with Mr.
Hapgood. This is the open season
for annual reports issued by the
several heads of the great executive
departments of the government.
Being directly interested in the
varied activities of the government,
[ try religiously to read all these
reports. They do certainly contain
mines of information such as all
citizens should be in possession of
and which every member of con-
gress should, as a matter of course,
be acquainted with. But eandor
compels me to cofess that the per-
usal OF some of those official reports
bears striking resemblance to
hard work. They are well written
to be sure, but in style which, if
not actually heavy, is anything but
thrillingly entertaining. There are
pages of figures all done up in com
parative tables and since my first
to the multiplication
tables, l have never found any
great enjoyment in poring over an
array of figures all punched up with
no reading matter between.
But Lanes report is different.
1t is an inspiring, graphically .writ-l
ten stony of the activities, the
achievements, the hopes of the
greatest of all the executive depart
ments of the government. Lane
has not only a fine literary taste
but also one of the most robust
maginations in captivity. More
over, he has the opportunity to
give that imagination free play in
his annual report. He is the ex
scutive guardian of more than six
hundred million acres of unappro-
unreserved government
and. He's the overseer of Alaska, |
hat unknown land of virgin re-
sources. He is the real big chief of
I'll the Indians of the country,
nearly three hundred thousand of
hem, and the executor of their
ombined estates, valued at hun
lreds of millions. He administers
he control over nearly twenty mil
ion acres of government coal land,
of that in Alaska, which
S worth billions. He manages
Jncle Sam four million acres of
oil lands the value of which
10 man can even roughly estimate.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-12-31
Virginia Is Alright But
Montana Is Best

In a conversation withe A. C.
Olson here the other evening the
writer was informed that in lei
ter from Rufus Nets brother
in-law of Mr.. Olson who is spend
ing the winter in Old Virginia,
Mr.. Nets had written that he
didn't realize what a good state
Montana was before he got back
to Virginia and noted the differ
ence.
Art says Metts will be back be-
fore very long.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-12-31
The Lambert
Promoter Says

"The Circle Banner issued a
special Christmas edition last week
of sixteen pages. The paper was
well filled with ads, showing the
enterprising spirit of the home
merchants. This, and in fact
every issue of the Banner, would
be credit to a much larger town
than Circle" Thank you.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-12-31
Here's What an
Illinois Reader Says
Highland, Illinois,
Dec. 81, 1915.
Editor Circle Banner,
Circle, Montana,

~~~N OAA w @|-@AAAASAf
Circle, Montana,
Dear Sir:
Inclosed find two (2) dollars
for which please renew my SUBJ
scription for the Circle Banner.
It is always a welcome guest in
my home.
| am sorry that | have not re-
newed my subscription any soon
er but being very busy | careless
ly neglected it. Thank you for
sending the paper; being very
much interested in your country |
would have been very much dis
appointed not to receive the Cir
Gle Banner.
With best wishes for success, a
Merry Christmas, and q Happy
New Year to the Circle Banner.
Respectfully yours
August Stocker.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

tage houses. There are but few empty tenements or dwellings in the city and there is considerable demand for homes
 The AIanhasset Manufacturing com- pany recently completed an addition to it's plant that will enamle them to considerably increase their output.
 As for stores and offices, there is scarcely a vacant place in the city. and very few offices to let One small industry is about to be at.~ to thosa of the city and it is understood that another industry has it's eye on Put nam with a view to locating here The city with it's sewers, water works, fire protection, good railroad facih- ties and good streets is in a position to offer better inducements than ever before for new enterprises to locate here ana the Putnam Business Mems association is alive to that fate.
 Mail Unclaimed.
 The following letters remain in the local post office uncalled for: Men MT F. E. Maynard, Mrs. and Mrs. Howard Browning, MT. Eupherne Swift. Mrs. Jessie P. Atwater, Miss E.s De'Lhoinnie.
 Will Change Residence.
 Edward s. Duffy of Grove street and ". L. Russell of Ring street are soon to move with their families to 291 School street, into g. double tenement house, owned by H. :. Morse.
 Library Circulation Growing.
 The patronage at the public library has been greatly increased recently. Since the library rooms were moved from the Court House block to the municipal building on the other side of the river there has been a consid- erable falling off in the number of books taken out but for a few months past there has been a steady increase. On February 18th there were 115 books taken out. the largest number in any one day since the library has been in it's present quarters. This month the average has been double whate it was last December and is nearly up to the average when the library was in the old quarters in the business section of the city.
 Miss Gertrude Litchenstein of Dorchester Mass, and Mrs. Selig Goldman of Worcester, were guests of MT. Goldman and Charles Seder this week.
 While being driven along School street Tuesday morning a horse hitch ed to a wagon began to kick. The driver was thrown out but was not in- jured. Before the animal could be unharnessed it had kicked off one front wheel and made l1indling wood of the front of the wagon.
 Superior Court Postponement.
 Edgar NJ Warner. clerk of the Windham County Superior court, has given notice that the short calendar session set for Friday has been post poned to Tuesday, March 2nd, at To- 90 o'clock at Putnam. States Attorney Charles E. Searls gives notice that he will be at his office in Putnam. Fri day for consultation in regard to criminal cases. The jury will be drawn Saturday at 10,clock and prisoners will be put to plea on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

member of the civil service reform commission that was on the judiciary committee. He reviewed the concep- ton and the realization of the exist ing law, and said it was not the in tention to pass the present law in 1913 and no man was more surprised at the read law than was it's father. Judge Perry, when he learned that the state police commission of which he was a member. came under the limitations of the law.
 MT. Peesley cited many instances
 showing the inconsistencies of the present law in connection with the selection of employees Of state institu- tions.
 Hypocrisy Charged.
 MT Devine of Waterbury said it was hypocrisy to speak in favor of civil service law and then try to kill It's usefulness. He, too, referred in detail to the virtues of the present law. and said the amendment did not originate with the United States sen ators from Connecticut, an eX-presi- dent, or any republican congreSsmen en- elect. He said the bill was fathered
 by a few minister engineers who are
 back of this hypOcriticaI measure, but
 ne dld not want to say that any big
 political bird in the lobby could flap ms wings and drive a couple of hun dred intelligent men to the coop. He moved that action on the civil ser
 vice bill, when taken, be by 8 yea and nay vote, which prevailed Taft and Bryan. Mir. Hyde, the republican leader. showed up the fallacy of the civil service law as applied to the Norwich hospital where forty ynine persons were sent for positions before four could be selected. In reply to the references to ex-President Taft's position on civil service from the democratic side, MT Hyde quoted from the Bryan state ments in regard to putting good dem ocrats in the good places. ] Under the rules the chairman of the committee has the privilege for. final | remarks. and MT. Hyde would not | yield to MT. HeWes for a response tc | his talk.
 The New Law Adopted. | The yea and nay vote on the civi | SerYlce law, IS passed by the senate resulted in its passage by a vote oi 1 l43 to 90. MT. Back moved for a re- | consideration of the whole matter 1 which was voted down. The measure 1 now goes to the governor for his of ] t1clal approval. The debate on tho l question lasted for three hours with. ! out intermissiOn
 ! Hall Judge New Haven Police Court The house concurred with the sen. | ate in the passage of the resolution 1 appointing George F. Hall judge O. | New Haven police court. | The house then adjourned. after . ] session of nearly four consevutiv,
 hours, until 11.30 Wednesday morn. ! ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Archdeacon Brown to Preach.

The Woman's auxiliary of St. Philips church meets Thursday in the Guild room and the Alter Chapter in the evening with Mrs. Harry o. Wrigh$ South Main street. The hour of the morning service has been changed from 1O.30 to 10.45 o'clock to suit the convenience of those coming by trolley car from the north. Wednesday, Fri dany and Saturday of this week are Ember days. when prayers are offered for those who are to be ordained to the ministry Today the Archdeacon of New London, Rev. J. Eldred Brown, makes his annual visitation here and will preach. Next We'd nesday the preacher will be the Rev. Lawrence Adams, rector of St. PauFs church, Willimantic. During Lent ev- eninG prayer is omitted Friday even ings and Sunday services will be at s, 10.45 a. nl.. and ' ?. m. with Sunday school at noon
 City Notes.
 C. $. Andem was in Hartford Tues day where he visited some large greenhouses.
 James Vachon and Miss Agnes Mar telle. both of Putnam, were married Washington birthday by Rev B. F. Benoit at his home on South Main street.
 There was a large attendance at the benefit performance for William Dono- van, member of the Putnam Fire de- partment, at the Bradley theatre Tues day evening. Many tickets had been sold in advance. The show was for the most part of volunteer amateurs and was an enjoyable entertainment. A substantial sum will be handed to MT Donovan by the management of the theatre
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
A RAW, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You Apply a
 Little MusteroIe.

And MUSTEROLE won't blister like the oldfashioned mustard plaster. Just spread it on with your fingers. It penetrates to the sore spot with a gentle jingle, loosens the congestion and draws out all soreness and pain.
 MUSTEROLE is a clean White ointment, made with oil of mustard. There's nothing like it for quick relief for Sore Throat. Bronchitis, Tonsiltis, Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia, Headache, Congestion, Pleurisy, Rheu- matism, Lumbago, Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints. Sprains. Sore Muscles, Bruises, Chilblains. Frosted Feet, Colds on the Chest Git often pre- vents Pneumonia. Nothing like MUS TEROLE for croupy children.
 At your druggists, in 25c and soc jars, and special large hospital size for $2.50.
 Be sure you get the genuine MUS TEROLE. Refuse limitations - get what you ask for The Musterole Company Cleveland, Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
BRIEF STATE NEWS

South Mancfester-F. A. Verplanck, superintendent of the Ninth District schools, is spending a few days in Cincinnati.
 Haddan1-The Rev. Albert C. Jones, of New Haven. formerly of Mystic, has been elected Minister in Charge of Grace Church, Hamden.
 Waterbury-By the will of the late Dr. Daniel Hingsbury, the sum of $1,000 is given to St. James Episcopal parish for the establishment of the Daniel hingsbury Fund"
 Nsugatuck-Th factory of the G. M. R. Shoe CO, or New shop, is at present one of the busiest factories in the borough, and from present indica- tions the boom will last for some time. All departments are working six days a week.
 New Haven-Mr. and Ms. G Howard Wilson of New York have an nounced the engagement of their daughter. Miss Marion Sherwood Will son, to Charles Stone BuckeIey. Mir. Bulkeley was graduated from Yale un- iversity, class of '05. No date has been set for the wedding.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Frank Burnett.

Mrs. Mary Burnett, 61, wife oi Frank Burnett, died at their home in DayVllle Tuesday morning. Mrs. Bur 1ett was born st Gloucester, R. I She had been a resident of Dayville Tor years. She leaves her husband and he following children: Mrs. Leroy Shippee, Putnam. Miss Sarah Ray mond of Providence, William \. and Henry of Dayvil'e and one sister, Miss Julia Bowen of Providence
 Hish-crade Offering at Theatre.
 At the Orpheu1n theatre on Tuesday evening, The Shepherd of the Hills, one of the best plays seen here, was presented by a very capable com pany which has toured the country with success this season. The story 0t the play IS based upon the inter- ssting tale contained in the book of the same name, the scenes laid prin- sipally in the Ozark mountains of Mis- souri.
 Petition to Rhode Island Legislature
 There have been no developments relative to the petition of Danielson citizens in favor of a cutoff that would reduce the distance between Danielson and Providence over the Rhode Island Company's lines by ten miles, but the petition will be pre- sented in the Rhode Island legislature where consideration is being given the plan to change the layout of the road as one of the features incident to ac- duiring the great reservoir system which plan brought up talk of the thange.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
PUTNAM
All But Two of Towns Industries Running Full Time, Some Overtime Increase in Library Circulation Death Of Mrs. G. Warren Webster Rev. J. B. Kings Lecture

0SNs Ss D. fNtn9 5 EeCLufGs
 
 The manufacturing industries of Putnam, with two exceptions are en- toying prosperity, at least they are running full and some are running overtime The payrolls are probably larger at present than in some years.
 At least two mills owe their pres ent prosperity to the war, but the agents of the concerns are not say ing much about these orders. The Putnam Woolen company is cunning most of it's looms making all wool army cloth which is being sent to Europe. The Hammond, Knowlton company the largest silk mill in the city, is rushed with an order for some twenty-five or thirty thousand pounds of machine twist to be used, it is understood, in the manufacture of uniforms. These two industries are, so far as known, the only ones that are benefited by the war
 The Manhassett Manufacturing com- pany continues to receive large orders for it's product, cotton automobile tire duck. The plant is running night and day with two shifts and has been so running for over a, year. The Water man company has booked a large or der and is also running on a, night and day schedule. The cotton mills. that were a short time ago running on short time are now all running full
 
 years manufacturing cotton cloth, re- gently started part of the mills mak- ing corduroy and velveteen and have been very successful ln booking orders on this new product.
 The Bean Pin factory, making pho tograph pinEoints and other sharp pointed products, had the largest bus mess the past week ir it's history. The Putnam Foundry and Machine com pany has been enjoying a period of prosperity as denoted by the annual statement of the concern recently pub lished. Other industries, such as the Marcy Tool company and three other silk mills are running full
 The Johnson Shoe shop remains shut down waiting for a more favorable market. This plant has been closed since last July. The Eureka, Silk Co s mill also remains closed. Aside from these two plants everything in the manufacturing line in the city is en- toying an era of prosperity and the business outlook for Putnam seems very bright.
 There has been very little building going on in Putnam for a number of years but there is q great need for medium priced tenements or cot
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
OBITUARY.
Mrs. G, Warren Webster,

Word reached Putnam Tuesday ev- ening of the death in Dayville of Mrs. Fannie A. Webster. widow of G. Warren Webster. She was about 70 years old and had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Webster lived in Putnam many years coming here with her husband and son from Dayville. Her husband died some years ago and recently the son built a bungalow in Dayville and removed there with his mother. The son, George w. Webster, q railway mail clerk, survives.
 Representative Charles Johnson, county sealer of weights and meas ures. was in the city Tuesday.
 Lecture by Rev. J. B. King.
 There was large gathering in the Congregational church Tuesday ev- ening for the fourth number in the en- tertaInment course given by the church choir. Rev J. B. King of Eastford delivered a lecture on the American Soldier. MT King is a veteran of the Civil war and his ad- dress was full of interest It was not in the nature of a historic discourse upon the war but a characterization of the men behind the guns and many campfire stories were interspersed having to do with the rank and file of the great army. The large gather ing was well entertained.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
CROSS, FEvERISH, SICK CHILDREN
 NEED "CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"

the foul waste, sour bile and ferment- ing food, clogged in the bowels, passes cut of the system and you have a well and playful child again. All children love this harmless fruit laxative and it never fails to effect a good inside cleansing. Directions for babies, chil- dren of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on each bottle.
 Mother, keep it handy in your home. little given today saves a sick child tomorrow, but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for 50 cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs" Then look and see that it is made by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Company" We make no cheaper size. Don't be fooled.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
IN THE SENATE

Hartford. Feb 23.-The committee on fish and game reported a substitute Dlil that fishing in Black pond in AIlddlefteld must be restricted to fish and line, and favorably on bill prohib- iting the use of seines in NiddlefieId reservoir Calendar.
 The committee on humane insti- tutIons reported a substitute bill that when pauper in a public or private institution becomes insane. and Is not a legal resident of the town in which the institution is located the state shall pay for his maintafnance in a state hospital for the insane when IL can be shown that no town or per son Is rescnsible for his support. Cal enGar.
 Executive Appointments.
 Resolutions were passed confirming the following appointments by Gov ernments by Governor HoIcomb: Al- bert w. Phillips and Louis J. PonS on tEe state board of health: Edward b. Robbins for state board of educa ton {: and Edward ". Broder for state board of arbitration and mediation; and Morris w. Seymour and F. II. Turk in%ton for beard of pardOns.
 Calendar.
 Passed Resolutions making the fol- low ing appointments to local jud@e- ships: Arthur M. Brown of Griswold: : E-tuefiCh r. I.auIner or GrOJ0n and Apgustin 'S. Chester deputy judge: Wesley L. Pearne, judge. and $. Har- ris Warner associate judge of Middle town J. Butler Merwin. judge, of New Milford. Bill providing that trustees of any voluntary association may be attested by witnesses interested there in and may he acknowledged before persons who are so interested, provid- ed such persons are otherwise proper ly authorized to take acknowIedgbents
 The senate adjourned to Wednesday y at 11.3O.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
\ COATED TONGUE MEANS SLUG. GISH LIVER AND BOWELS
 LISTEN MOTHER!

Your child isn't naturally cross and ieevish. See if tongue is coated; this 5 a sure sign it's little stomach, liver md bowels need a cleansing at once
 When listless pale, feverish, full of old, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't at, sleep or act naturally, has sour tomach, diarrhoea, remember 8 gentle iver and bowel cleansing should al vays be the first treatment given.
 Nothing equals California Syrup of Figs" for children's ills. Give a tea ID lo1ful ard in just q few hours all
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
LETTER FROM ENGLAND.
Friend of Agent Robert w. Boys Des- scribes Conditions-EngIand Has Over 100000 Men Ready and 2,Ooo,- ooo More Will Take Their Places,

From a friend in Groton. England, who has written him interesting let ;ers about the war time conditions in hat country over the period since the great struggle started last August, Agent Robert W. Boys of the Killing y Manufacturing company at Will
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
HOUSE ADOPTS ISBELL CIVIL SERVICE
al of Governor Holcomb-Resoution Concerning Fishing in Amos Lake Rejected.
Courtesy to Taylor

away with civil service, it will be a disgrace to our state.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANIELSON

Meeting of Eastern Connecticut De- VeIopment Committee-Short Calen- dar Session Goes Over-Death Of Mrs. Frank Burrett-Agent R. W.. Boys Receives Significant Letter From England
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Short Calendar Goes Over to Tues

Local attorneys received notice on Tuesday that the short calendar ses- tion of the superior court to have been held at Putnam on Friday of this week has gone over until next Tues day, when it is expected that persons held on criminal charges will be put 10 plea and the jury for the March teTm drawn.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-05-30

lost his life trying to be better.
than -Beachey. Cal Rodgers, who
made the first coast-to-coast fight.
lost his life IN Los, Angeles Bay do
ing the dip and chasing sea gul4s TO
the amusement Of the crowd. John
Frisbie lost his life doing Beachey's
Ocean Roll Ralph Johnston and.
Arch Hoxey, beth members OF the
Death Reel film, lost their lives,
in daring stunts.
A TRAGIC.
STATEMENT.
Beachey's most tragic statement
in regard to death of those who at
tempted to surpass his daring feats,
was: And one by one they have
hurtled down. clutching at the-robes
of God. to smash on earth. Death
has left me alone because was a
good servant to him
Besides the death of those who
followed him IN his conquest Of the
air. Beachey killed Miss Ruth Hill
dreth and seriously injured her
sister. Helen, at Rochester, n "
October 1913 The girls and their
escorts were standing on a hangar
when the daring aviator lost con-
troll of his machine and on his way
to earth struck them This event
impressed him more than@anything
OF his career -
While he regarded the death OF
aviators who attempted to orr-class
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-05-30

him as their own foo1hardinss he
felt personally responsible for the
death OF this girl. although a coron-.
er,s Jury declared It unavoidable.
IN his daring career Beachey fell
many times. was a1ways ready for
and expectant OF death by fall,
but eluded death until 1t oyertooks
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-05-30

him at the Panama-Pacidc E1posi-
tor. seven years after he started
TO defy the grim monster This
dare5devil aviator told reporters at
various tfmes that he already felt
death behind him. practically
clutohing at his steering wheel and
attemrlPtsng TO send him 10 death