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excellent for tub fabrics. The back
of the bodice has u deep round yoke,
coming below the shoulders, OF white
wolfe, and the back of the skirt Is eI-
actly like the front, paneled In white
and printed wolfe. The dress fastens
in the center front.
To make this gown, three yards of
plain fabric SO inches wide and seven
and a half yards of figured material
the same width will be required. The
bottom skirt measures four yards
wide. A bright ribbon Is used for the
girdle.
The generous use Of ribbon as a
trimming or finishing touch on sum-
mer frocks Is notable feature, and 1t
strengthens the quaint and picture
esque tendency Of the seasons ap-
parei.
Ribbons will be used rather freely
on the next seasons evening frocks.
Colored silk or bead embroideries are
favorite trimming touches for modish
utility gown Of serge or gaberdine.
The tendency to favor lower waist
line is more and more emphasized as
the early fall models see the light of
day.-Washington Star.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
- yVu aentFvn 49,,
:. Jones - she demanded

sVu uenttvn 49,.
to Mr. Jones?" she demanded.
That's all right. lady. All the wom-
ans says that answered the peddIer.
Its going Just the right way"
Do you dare to suppose that / am
going to let you marry me to Mr..
Jones. just to give you a commission
on the furniture? Why. hate him"
All the womans says that, too,
lady," answered Abraham, lodging be-
fore Miss Lisa's broom.
1t was a week later when Frank
paid his second visit. Perhaps he
had seen the peddler in the interval;
certainly he had done a lot of think
ing, and the upshot of ii was that he
had come to the conclusion that life
without Miss Lisa would be sorry
substitute for perpetual bliss. Yet.
when he called. he only sat in silence
a good part of the time, conscious of
a forbidding atmosphere about his
hostess.
May l make you some tear" in
CURED Miss Lisa.
Cups and saucers, Fine cups and
saueers," cried voice at the door.
Both started and looked at each 9TH
er guilty. 1t was the peddler.
Its that Abraham" exclaimed Miss
Lisa, looking charming as the deep
red dyed her face. Il won't have him
around here
But Abraham, his pack on his back,
was already at the door. He looked
imperturbably upon the couple.
L got some fine samples of rugs
here. lady he said. Just the thing
for young couple starting in"
What do you mean, Abraham"
shouted Mr.. Jones, springing to his
feet.
What. amt you got it fixed YETI"
demanded the peddler. MY, but you're
both slow. No wonder you amt nei-
Their of you got married before"
The man is crazy" said Miss Lisa.
Abraham extracted something shiny
from his pocket and put it in Mr..
Jones hand.
Real diamond" he said only
fifty. Put it ON her finger. Do it
nowi"
Suddenly Jones, as il hypnotized,
moved toward Miss Lisa and took her
hand in his.
Il WON'T | WON'T" exclaimed Miss
Lisa, nearly in tears
Don't mind her, said Abraham.
That's what they all says. Put it
on.
And Frank Jones did. What is more.
ne kissed Miss Lisa in the presence
of the peddler. But Abraham was look
ing at the furniture catalogue that
he had brought with him.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
HAD ONE REDEEMlNG TRAIT
But Writer'S Opinion Of Humorist
Was Not Altogether FIattering
to That Gentleman.

A young man was sitting in bar
Der shop looking at magazine when
an old farmer, with little knowledge
or appreciation of literary people,
stepped up behind his chair and
looked over his shoulder.
Who's them?" he inquired, point
ing to a group of portraits.
'Wellknown authors and play
wrights," was the reply.
"Humph,' calculated the farmer.
contemptuously. list writin' feuers,
Ell? Then he caught sight OF an
authar with long, solemn face, and
his eyes sparkled. That's the one |
like" he said with decision, putting
his finger on the writer's mournful
countenance.
oh, yes; nearly everyone likes
him." agreed the young man. His
humorous writings are"
Don't know nothing bout his writ
in, but | like his face
Why sou
cause he's the only Teller that
looks like he was sorry for what he's
done. Chicago Herald.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
Stars Velocity.

The velocity of a star seems to be
a factor of its effective age. Unlike
ordinary human experience, the speed
of a star increases with its advancing
years, and in the whirl of spheres
above us it is the young who cannot
keep the pace. The average velocity
of stars ranges from about six kilo-
meters, or between three and four
miles, per second for young" stars TO
about thirty kilometers per second for
"old" ones. But notable exceptions
occur. At Mount Wilson solar observ-
atory of the Carnegie institution some
stars have been found to move with
velocities of 141, $50, 1T9. 233, ZIG and
even 325 kilometers per second, the
highest speed yet known.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
CUSHIONS THAT ARE NOVEL
Bow Variety Seems to Have the Pref.
erence for This Summer,
at Least.

There are many novelty cushions
this summer.
Some of them are for garden chairs
and hammocks, some for divans and
lounging chairs and some for the floor.
One that is very attractive is shaped
like big bow The cover is made of
beautiful silk and velvet, and is per-
haps four feet long and foot wide.
when finished. It is filed lightly with
soft down and is tied with band of
velvet ribbon through the center. IL is
really most comfortable shape to tuck
behind the back. and could be made of
less expensive materials thin silk or
cretonne.
Shocked cushions are another pretty
novelty. They are covered with silk.
shocked into shape. These are made
IA light eolora for the bedroom or bou-
dOlr.
For the hammock perhaps the most
serYiceable cushions are those covered
with black and tan cretonne, In small
blocks or checks. II IS sold especially
for cushions for outdoor furniture. as
It's colors make it show dust very little.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
MID-SEASON DRESS
DESIGN SUITABLE FOR SUMNER
OR EARLY FALL.
Possibility Of Economy In ExpendI.
ture Of Money Now in View Of the
Advantageous Situation tie
Market Affords.

Bargains In summer fabrics are so
plentiful just now that many women
do not consider il extravaganza to add
new froek or two to her summer
dresses, even though mere desire. not
a need. inspires the purchase. The
home dressrnaker never had greater
encouragement to try out her own
ideas in style design than during the
present season. because such infinite
variety obtains in cut and color or
fabric combination that il is difficult
for anyone with the slightest knack
at sewing or with artistic ideas to
go very far wrong.
Printed and plain white wolfe are
suggested as suitable for the little
froek shown in the sketch. although
plain and dotted handkerchief linen.
checked Bingham and plain color
chambray, etc, might be used as eff
feetiyely.
The double tunic Is suggestive of
style line that is to be given consider
able prominence in the first showing
of fall frockS. Advance bulletins and
advance models carry out an Illusion
of hrevity in length and breadth of
skirts, while they are in reality longer
and narrower than those generally ia
vored at present, and the long tunic
aids very materially in this illusion.
the underskirt being reasonably close
reefed and modestly long, while the
upper skirt or tunic is given decided
flare. The hosiery display of the past
season or two Will not be looked on
with favor in the fall, as practically
all frocks brush lower than the shoe
tops.
The little frock in the sketch is, how
ever, distinctly a summer model, and
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
For the Hair.

Here's another suggestion for a dry
shampoo. Part the hair into separate
strands, then brush in mixture of
cornmeal and orris root, equal parts.
Get the powder thoroughly rubbed into
the hair, allowing it to remain there
for an hour or so. 1t may then be
brushed out with long, even strokes.
holding the body of the brush In the
palm of the hand to give force, This
keeps the hair from becoming too oily
in hot weather, as the head is likely
to perspire and cause oiliness.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
The
Schatchen
By
GEORGE MURRAY
Copyright. 1915. by ". q chanman,

Wopsrisht 1915 by W. G. chapman)
No, don't need anything TODAY.
Abraham, said Miss Lisa Quentin.
The peddler sighed and began wrap
ping up his pack again. It's a long
time since you bought anything from
me, lady" he said sadly. "Them's
lovely rugs. All grass, and only two
nifty apiece. They'd brighten up your
parlor so as you wouldn't know it.
Miss
Not today, Abraham" said Miss
Lisa, casting a glance at her floor.
nevertheless. as the peddler was quick
to observe.
Now, if you was only married. lady.
what good trade I'd do with you."
said the peddler.
Go along with you. Abraham" said
the pleasant, comedy looking woman.
Want to get me married SO as to sell
me your goods?"
But that's my business, too. lady,"
protested the peddler. Listen. lady.
When my people wants to get mar
ried. they're too modest to go court
ing. So they calls in a marriage
broker, 'schatchen,' as they calls it.
to see the young people separate,
and find out ii they're suited. Then,
If everythings all right, l brings the
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
In Blue and White.

A charming lawn blouse In a blue
and white stripe. with ample collar
of plain blue. finished with black
silk tie, was seen the other day. 1t
was worn with a blue linen skirt.
plain in the front but pleated at the
sides, the pleats being held down by
large patch pockets. A big round hat
of blue linen. tied round with striped
ribbon. In blue. white and black. COM
pleteG the costume.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
"AII the Better. Lady,

young people together. You amt so
old, lady, not forty. l guess
go along with you, Abraham! I'm
only thirty-six!" exclaimed Miss Lisa,
flushing furiously.
All the better, lady. I've married
worse ones than you. You got bet
ter chance than some. I married a
lady of sixty-eight last month"
Abraham, how dare youl''
It's all right" said the peddler.
All the womans says that. They
got to pretend they amt never
thought of marrying. But they'll al
ways take chance. Now let me
marry you, miss, and you won't regret
1t. There's a fine fellow in Sidmouth.
only forty-one-Mr. Frank Jones'
with a big farm and horses to breed.
You'd like him, lady"
Abraham, will you go, or I'll never
buy anything from you again?'
All right, MISS returned the in
exorable peddler. And maybe when
] marry you you'll let me take the Or
der for furnishing your home
The cause of Miss Lisa's trepidation
may or may not have been known to
Mr.. Abraham. The fact was that the
said Mr.. Jones had been an old sweet
heart of Miss Lisa's. years before, one
among a number. when she was VII
lage belle. Since then they had met
several times, but there had never
been any thought of courtship.
1t was the following day that Abra-
ham renewed his proposition, this
time to Mr.. Frank Jones, before whose
door he stopped.
Mr. Jones, why amt you never got
married." he asked. with a winning
smile which could not possibly have
given offense.
why. Abraham don't know.
really. / suppose none OF the girls
wanted me-"
Then / got just the girl for you."
said Abraham Such a fine girl, MI.
Jones. in Hobart Sizes Miss Lisa
Quentin. She loves you, Mr.. Jones.
What the-what do you mean,
Abraham" exclaimed the farmer
angrily.
Its all right said the unperturbed
Abraham. "All the mems says that at
first. They're skittisher as the girls.
No. she didn't tell me she loved you,
Mr.. Jones. but | read 1t in her eyes,
You can get her-and then maybe
vou,u let me take the order for FUR
nishing the home-yes!
Left alone. Frank Jones began think
ing over the old days of his wooing
of Miss Lisa. Lisa Quentin had GER
tainly been one of the sweetest girls
in the neighborhood. The middle
aged man found himself recalling In
cidents that he had forgotten years
before. things quite unsuited to the
reyeries of a substantial. tard-headed
farmer.
In the end he took the occasion 70
nav visit to Miss Lisa when he
was buying cattle at the Hobart mar
ket He dropped in for pleasant
chat and. though he made no alluslon
whatever to Abraham. he saw that
Miss Lisa was not ignorant OF the
neddIer's scheme. as was eyineed oy
bar raa cheeks and a sort OF timidlty
in her manner new to her visitor
when Jones left they felt Ike old
friends again. Il shall come often,
he said. taking her hand
You Will always be welcome. MI
Jones" answered Miss Lisa.
Nevertheless. when he had gone. she
knew that Abraham had been SPEAK
ing about her. She resolved firmly not
r. marry Frank Jones. When the ped
dler appeared the following week ses
was furious.
How dared - ~- nv name
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
Vocational.

The family terror was entertaining
the caller until his mother was suit
ably arrayed.
Sister Louis young man is going to
be a painter" he remarked.
"A painter" the caller asked.
"Uh-huh, | guess So" he replied.
Him and pa was in the library quite
a spell the other night, and heard pa
tell him he'd need more of the blues.
and he said it cost too much to draw
Judge.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
Fathers Position.

One evening We were entertaining
our guests. One of the men took my
little brother on his lap. The man
said. sWhat is your father. my little
MANI" He answered. "A man." The
man asked him then what his father
did, and he answered: Just what
mamma tells him TO do."-Chicago
Tribune
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
Csc Bargain Package

What IL is: A wonderful money saw
ing collection Of odds and ends from
our large stocks of mail order merchHn-
dise--small lots toe few 10 put in our
catoleg so we sell them in assortments-
What it contains:rhere are pillowtops,
bracelets, brooches, stamped articles TO
embroider, mems cuff buttons and
scarf pins, lots OF games and puzzles,
dainty whist pins, and other desirable
articles In these packages. some as
sentiments slightly different, but we
guarantee your package worth double
the price. Send zoe today. Eastern
SalesAgeney, lslbS,ebhins Ave, Nf.C.
ifs
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01

Ats Court of Probate Holden at Putnam
~ Coma, within and for the distriet of
Putnam on the 2ed day Of November. i9is.
Present. Clarence III. Child.sAeting Judge
Estate OF Joanna sheldon late of PUTNAM
in said district, deceased.
Charles A. WlcoN. Administrator.
Ordered that SIX months from the date hereof
be. and the same are limited and allowed for the
creditors 10 bring in their claims against said
estate. aud the Administrator is directed Ia give
public notice TO the creditors OF said estate TO
bring IN their claims within sad time allowed
hy posting copy OF this order on the public
signpost nearest the place where the dccsas, d
last dwelt, within the said Town, and by
publishing the same times In some newspaper
having a circulation IN said probate district
aud return make To this court of the notice
given.
90 CLARENCE n.cniLp. Ae,lng Judge
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
Character Gives WEIGHT.

The emphasis In what you say.
comes after all from what you are.
The girl who tries TO make her words
emphatic by putting In superlatives.
only succeeds In seeming futile. II IL
character which gives weight to
words.-Exchange
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01

To The Board Of County Commissioners fer
Winsiham County
hereby apply fur license to sell spiritaeas
snd intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, rhine
wine and elder, st 100 Elm street, cargsh Hofel.
town Of Putnam. Conn. Nv place Of business IS
located within les feet in direct line from any
church edihee public or parochisl school, OF the
premises pertaining therrto. or any lpost oface.
public library. or cemetery.
Dated at Putnam, Coma, this ssrd day o. Nov.
A. u. iQie,
HENRY LAFLAMNE Applicant
We. the Undersigned arr electors aud tax pay
crs, owning real estate, OF the town OF Putnam:
Coma. and hereby sign sud endorse the foregoing
application Of Henry i.aaamme for license, and
hereby certify that said applicant Is y suitable
person TO be licensed pursuant to said app heatioa
Dated ut Putnam, Conn, this ssrd day OF Nov,
A. u, 1916.
Michael Connor,
Alphonse u. Reaasolell.
Joseph Peloquip.
Hector navert,
Daniel Isbossiere.
hereby certify that the above named Sigusrs
aud endorscrs are electors ana tax. payers own
Ing real estate. IN the Tcwn Of Putnam, Coma,
Dated At Putnam. Conn, this esrd day Of Nov.
A. d. 1916.
DAVID FLAGG
Town clerk
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
Problem Follows the Boy.

slave you a boy problem in your
town. asks a writer in the Survey.
There being several boys in our town.
we haye.-Kansas City Star.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
Tenement 10 Rent
No. 20 Grove street, rent SO. Apply
10 {. :. Andem, 81 Grove street. ~
Help Wanted

"Help waited in all departments OF
the American Thread CompSny's VIII
hmantie mills. Steady employment
and good wages. Apply at Office
The American Thfead Company
Mfllima nttc Mills 40 ~
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
WANTED

Antique furniture, looSlag glasses
china and old glassware. Best prices
paid. Chas. J. King, Norwich, Conn.
Box iaa.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
For Sale

Square Ipiano in goodI condition
VIII sell very cheap, inquire OF
EUGENE RRoUssEAu, ut Dressef's
Drug store. Satf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-01
Sheet Metal Workers

Apply New Englaad Nentilating
aud Heating Co., a26 Mauton Avenue,
Providence, II. L. IT--4Sp
The Detroit times., 1916-03-01
WELL-KNOWN AID
MAN SUCCUMBS

Glenn W. McElroy. one of the
most widely known newspaper ad-
vertising men in the city. died in
his home. No 1870 Putnam-ave..
Tuesday morning. after a long i'll
ness
As a member Of the advertising
STAFF OF the Detroit Free Press, Mr.
McElroy had been a familiar figure
to downtown business men for
many years.
Mr. McElroy vas born in Otsego
" y. - years ago, and came 10
Detroit i'm 1884, Soon afterward he
entered the circulation department
OF the paper he served 80 long.
He was member OF Palestine
lodge. r. a. 4. VI, under whose An.
spices he will be buried from the
lodge house. Fort and First-sts
Thursday afternoon. at o'clock.
Mr. McEIroy is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Fannie Knowles Nc
Elroy. one son. Albert T.. McElroy.
two grandsons. and three step-chil.
dren. Mrs. Thomas Hurns. Miss Ma.
mie Knowles and Glenn Knowles.
The Detroit times., 1916-03-01
John Mccormack
PledSes Most With
HSTiSh Folk SOnQs

Long before the hour OF John Nc.
COrmack $ entrance OH the platform
OF Arcadia, Tuesday evening, for his
first song, every seat and every bit
OF standing room that the officers OF
the law would permit to be occupied
was filled. And before the program
was concluded The volume OF sound
which reverberated throughout the
big hall as the enthusiastic audience
applauded Mr.. Mccormack sounded
more like the din OF battle than
hanG.Clapping.
As singer of ballads. Mr.. Nc.
COrmack Is perhaps the most pOpu-
lar tenor now before the American
public. There Il no gainsaying that
his voice has qualities peculiarly in
sympathy with the songs Of his ma
tive ireland, whether their text be
that Of pathos or humor. and he puts
into their rendition an appealing
tenderness that wins his listeners
TO great outbursts OF approval. The
average audience in concert hall and
theater likes TO have its feelings
played upon, ana Mr.. Mccormack
knows the way to do this TO perfec.
ton.
That the majority Of the audience
The Detroit times., 1916-03-01
POLICE RAID
THREE CLUBS:
NO ARRESTS

The free lance division renewed
its activities against blind pigs"
and so-called Clubs" In the down
town district, early Wednesday
morning, and rarded three places
whore detectives reported liquor was
being sold without licenses.
In the Loeb Lcmond club. on tho
se cond floor of 40. SO Monroe.ave.,
free lance Officers round several
men drinking long after the mid
night closing hour. They confscat-
ed six cases of beer and several
bottles vi whisky.
Several men were driven from the
Auto Traffic club, No. 1875 Fort-st.
west. shortly after midnight by free
lance officers and several cases of
beer and two bottles OF whisky
were confisc1ted.
Five cases Of beer and n bottle of
whisky were taken from Ike Ber.
mans club. AT No so Monroe.ave.
No arrests we're made
The Detroit times., 1916-03-01
European Nations Buy
Millions of
Pounds
NOW $3.50 IN THE
CHICAGO MARKET
Soft Corn Makes 1t
Improbable to
Fatten Pigs

CHICAGO. March Pork prices
are soaring. Market experts today
predicted that new records viii be
established within q month
The top price for hogs on the
Chicago markets TO-DAY Was $500 a
hundred weight. nearly s-.5o higher
than the low mark last December
Retail ana Wholesale pork products
are rising in proportion.
From the lowest price in years.
due To record. breaking receipts,
hogs have advanced TO The highest
price in two year, with constantly
dwindling receipts This condition.
il was said today, is due 20 several
causes Farmers have been unable
TO save their pigs for fattening, be-
cause the corn In the hog belt has
been soft" Conseque they
sold so many Young pigs late In
1914 that fattsned hogs will BE- most
Is among The missing in April and
May, the heavy months for their de
livery
The European governments have
recently learned. Il was said. thar
pork is a morr economical and com
pact arm. raticn than beef They
are buying up pork products by the
million weight. one nation has 70
Gently completed the purchase OF a
25, ,O0o 900 pound bacon order.
The Detroit times., 1916-03-01
$4,000 FIRE
LAID TO BOMB
Blackhanders Blamed for De.
structiOn of Ford City
Building

FORD. Mich, Msrcn l--Fire.
thought 10 have resulted from a
dynamite explosion, early Wednes-
day morning destro-cd the store
building and fiat. situated on Davis
and Biddle-ayes. Black Hand work
is suspected. a. the store j. Occu-
pied by an Italian
4 heavy explosion was heard by
the neighboring residents about
2:30. after which the building was
seen TO blaze up. The local fire
department was a. work At : O'Clock
"Wednesday morn nE The building
was occupied by Tony GianDoia. a
learIer IN the Italian colony = Po-
lish dry Loods merchant, and Burke's
barber shop Wires were down
around the place. and the building
was totally destroyed. Frank Marx,
Wyandotte. was the owner OF the
building The loss Wrs estimated
at about $4,000.