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Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
MUCH SICKNESS
Report of Rural Public Schools for
March
Coupled With Bad Roads Decreases
Attendance

The continued bad weather has
brought down the attendance this
month. In many cases the roads have
not been passable and the wonder is
that so many pupils have been regu'
larry in their places. Following is a
report of the schools standing rst and
second In attendance for the month in
each town: Ashford, Woods, 80 per-
cent. Warrenville, So lpercent. Can
terbury, Smith, IS percent; Green, So
percent. Eastford, East Hill, IS per-
cent; Center, SO percent. Hampton,
Clark's Corner, 9s percent; Union, 90
percent. Thompson, North Grosve-
nordale, 80 percent; New Boston, 81
percent. Woodstock, East, IS percent;
Center, 9e percent
North Grosvenordale grammar had
the best attendance, 1913 percent and
Woods school in Ashford stood second
with 1871 percent.
OF the IS schools reporting on time,
two fell below 70 percent, Is between
20 and 70 percent, Is between so and
50 percent, rs between 80 and "a per-
cent, 4 bet seen 80 and 81 percent and
between IS and 100 percent. Any
school standing above 80 percent dur
ing the past month deserves much
credit.
AT the last teachers meetings the
need for better planning of lessons was
discussed aud it was suggested that
each teacher work out several detailed
plans during each month for the sake
of added power in teaching. As a re-
suit of this suggestion many teachers
have done very commendable planning
aud the resulting better teaching has
begun already TO be evident.
Thus far 275 first certificates of Prog
ress have been granted the pupils and
80 pupils have earned the second certi.
iicate of Near Excellence. 1t is hoped
that many more will earn the certifi-
Gates this spring term.
We are glad to note that several of
our teachers are getting more profes-
sional attitude toward their work. Best
teaching is done by those teachers who
lose themselves in the interest of their
schools. LII is most wholesome sign
when a teacher solicits criticisms and
is eager for suggestions. In every case
where teachers have committed them
selves to this professional policy there
has been wonderful growth in teach
ing power.
Teachers should see their great OPP
portunities. No one has greater in
f1uence nor greater possibilities for do
ing lasting good for the boys and girls
than our teachers. No business is
more honorable, no calling more noble.
Every true teacher should be proud of
her vocation and should be impelled to
her best effort.
Teachers who have the professional
spirit will be careful in planning,
thorough in preparation, eager to inn
prove, anxious for suggestions, watch
full for every opportunity to gain a
deeper hold upon the interests of the
pupils and the communities where
they labor, and they will always be
borne on by visions of the great posi-
bilities of their work. The true work
of the teacher is building characters, a
work closely akin to that of the Crea-
tor of the Universe.
True our work is hard but the inter
est on iour investment will be more
than an hundred fold if we remain
constant and faithful to our trust.
Respectfully submitted,
+ w Rarher
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
Interesting Locals

Grange food sale at $. Il II. Stamp
store, Friday afternoon, April 18th.
Easter songs, Anthems, ehoruses and
familiar Hymns are among the Victro-
la records that may be heard at Jewell
or Shaw's store at any time.
Wanted "A cash ofler iorsthe corner
lot located near the Foundry. Also
some offers on large list of farms and
city property have for sale, some of
II must he sold. A. b. Randall, Agent.
The cut flowers sold at Geo. r.. Shaw 8
are getting quite noted for their keep
ing qualities. Our roses especially,
lasting neary double the time other
roses usually keep fresh. Carnations,
Sweet Pens, Easter Lilies, Azalias and
Daliodills, will be sold for Easter.
Orders should be given early by phone
or otherwise. Orders for weddings,
parties, funerals or other occasions will
be promptly filled.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

The republican state convention
held in Hartford adjourned Wednes-
day afternoon after two days ses-
sion.
Delegates chosen from this district,
the second, were: Frank b. Weeks,
Middletown; Il. w. Higgins, Norwich;
aIternates, w. II. Hall, Wellington
Fayette Wright, Pomfret.
j. Henry Roraback was reelected
chairmrn of the state central commit
tee. q. Harold Giipatric OF Putnam
was re elected state central committee
uan from the 2Sth district and Sheriff
Charles w. Gates was reelected for
the 18th district.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
Engagement Announced

Word was received in Putnam Wed.
nesday of the announcement of the en-
gagement of Miss Ida NJ. Commins Of
Montclar, N. j., and Alfred Noel Luz
cas-, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Lucas
of London. Miss Commas was for
mer Putnam girl. The engagement
was announced at luncheon bridge
party given last Saturday by Mrs.
Stanley r.. Soverel. Pink sweet peas
were used in the decorations.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
D. 4. Z. Meeling

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, d.
A. r., was held sionday afternoon
with good number Of members pres
ent. A special feature was an address
BY Miss Ada N. Perrin Of the Richards
Memorial Library, North Attleboro,
Mass, who spoke on A Pageant in
Fiction. The address twas review of
English and American fiction from
the time Of Defoe and Richardson
down 10 contemporaries Before the
address the chapter giee club sang two
songs, Chinese Flower Fete ,and the
Two Clocks and the Quaker. Refresh
ments were served by the hostesses.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

CHARLES X. Merrill, former Al.
ans Express enploye IN this city. died
in Hartford Wednesday after three
years Illness with Brights' disease.
He was s5 years old.
Israel Putnam lodge u Odd Eel
lows has accepted the invitation Of
Rev. G. j. Hartman TO attend services
at st. Philips church April 30th. The
lodge has elected the following dele
gates to the Grand Lodge At New Ha-
ven, May nth: l.. M Keith, Arthur
Loomis, l.. Fl. Fuller, III. A Johnson
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
Hoaors for P. H. S. Seniors

Honors won by seniors during .their
four years Of study al the high school
were announced at the school Monday.
Malcolm Wiley leads the Glass with
an average Of 80. Miss Anna Furlong
Of Pomfret is second With 50 plus and
Miss Gladys Bard third with s9-.This
record represents splendid effort and
attention to studies during their high
school courses by these students.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
Fast Day Observance

Governor Hoicomo has appointed
FRIDAY, April 2lst, as day OF fasting
ana prayer IN compliance with the an
cient custom of observing Fast Day ON
Good Friday in this state. Union SER
vices will be held at the Congregation
al church at 1920 a. m. with sermon
by Rev. John w. Wright OF Dayville
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
FIVE FIRES
City Department Kept Busy Monday
Answering Alarms
johnson House and Bosworth Block
Merchants Total Damage SIS 900

Monday was probably the busiest
day in the annals of the Putnam fire
department. Between $50 a. M,
when an alarm was rung iu for a fire
in the home of w. 5. Johnson, Church
street, followed by an alarm for bad
fire lin the store of Ballard 4 Clark
and two alarms for chimney fires and
one for brush fire, the men were kept
on the jump. The first two fires were
the only serious ones and the damage
from fire and water is estimated at
$4,000.
When the firemen responded TO the
early morning tcall for the fire in the
fine home of w. s. johnson they found
the blaze had gained considerable
Roadway. Mr.. Johnson was alone In
the house when the fire started near
the heater in the cellar. He was
awakened by being choked by the vol =
ume of black smoke rolling up from
the cellar. In making an investiga-
ton he found as he descended toward
the cellar that the smoke grew denser
aud denser. In getting to the cellar
Mr.. johnson was obliged TO wrap a
wet towel about .his face in order TO
breathe. He managed to reach spot
where the fire seemed TO be the worst
and broke hand grenade on the side
of the building. 1t was however APP.
parent that he was powerless to sub
due the fame. He went to the tele-
phone to give the alarm but found the
instrument out of order so went TO the
home of IL. J. Smith nearby and tee-
phoned in for the department.
The fire had burned its way through
partitions to the third story by the
time the department arrived and it
was necessary to cut away the side
walls IN several places to get the water
to the blazing interior. Great quaint
ties of water were poured into the
beautiful home which was soon in a
wrecked condition from fire, water
and smoke. The damage TO the house
and contents was estimated at between
SO, 600 and 5000 covered by insurance.
Hardly had the firemen left the
johnson house when they were called
to the store of Ballard & Clark. The
fire here had started in the office where
there was a fire in the stove but it can
not be determined for certainty
whether or not this caused the blaze.
The fire ran up the sidewall to the CELL
ing land was making its way to the
second floor when the firemen got it
to the stock is from smoke and water
and will probably total $4,000 to S10,-
600. 5. Diamond, whose store adjoins
the Ballard Il Clark store on the south,
and the Direct Importing Company on
the north, both suffered some damage
from smoke.
Following this fire three still alarms
were sent in, two for chimney fires,
one on Canal street the OF her on School
street, and brush fire on South Nj ain
street.
While riding to the Johnson fire
John Levesque, driver of Eagle Hose
wagon, had his coat caught in lone OF
the wheels and he was pulled under
meath the cart, the wheel passing over
his leg. He was taken to the hospital
during the day for examination.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
New telephones

New telephones installed for week
ending April sth:
w. A. st. Onge, jeweIer 5l.2
l.. Desautels, Marshall street 432 II
F. l.. HeTrick, West Thorn pson nos Ii
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

heard So Eldridge then told George
he would knock his block off or some
thing like that. George said, "You
are a big man but / doubt if you would
be able to do that Eldridge jumped
on the counter and kicked George. /
said, what are you fellows doing?'
l said to Arthur, Gosh, you must be
crazy l saw Georges jaw was swol.
len. | saw no provocation for the act -
A. n. Hammond and Nelson Lefavre
corroborated the other two witnesses.
The accused said he had no testi-
mony to offer.
Lawyer Torrey made'a few brief re-
marks and the accused then addressed
the court. He said, "This is the sec
ond thine | have been hailed before a
court of justice on this charge Mr..
Torrey objected to this as an argument
The accused was sworn ard stated
that he knew that he had done wrong.
He said he lost his head and should
not have taken the law into his own
hands. He said The thought be was
justified as the complainant had been
slandering him. This was objected TO
by Mr.. Torrey. A copy Of the pro-
ceedings before Justice Hiseox was put
in evidence. IL was q complaint issu-
ed by Grand Juror Mowry Ross and a
Judgment made by Justice Oliver His
cox, There was no warrant and no Of
fcers return and defendant admitted
that he had not been arrested but de-
MED that be had entered the COM
p amt himself saying he had been sum
moned by the grand.ju
Justice Leavitt said he thought he
would take jurisdiction Of the case and
not send it to the superior court. He
then imposed the fine as stated above.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

Miss Ellen WheeIock returned this
Thursday from several weeks al Pine
hurst, n. q.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
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LITTLE HEALTH TALKS.
: S~~~~~>~~~~~~~~

(By Samuel G. Dixon, NJ. D., LIZ D.,
Pennsylvania Commissioner OF
Healthy
Could you mobilize on short no.
tice? Is your individual physical
equipment always In condition to
meet the demands Nature may thrust
upon it? Could you run half a mile
If your life were at stake? Could you
do half days manual labor with
safety?
OF course you may say with per-
feet truth that there are not apt to
be any such demands upon you. You
earn your daily bread by mental ex-
ertion. But are you sure that your
mental equipment is at par? Chances
are that the man who permits himself
to deteriorate physically cannot reach
the maximum of his mental capacity.
Nature meant the human animal to
have considerable physical exertion
to maintain life. Complexities of
modern civilization have forced many
men and women into occupations
where 1t requires effort to find time
for even little exercise. We accept
such a condition with some superfl-
cial expression of regret and move
along until Nature declares war.
You can make no treaties to insure
your safety under such conditions
Nothing short Of a consistent policy
Of moderate exercise and temperate
living will prepare you to meet the
vital individual emergency. Your
turn will surely come! Are you
ready?
Personal pride should offer sufri-
sient incentive to a man or woman
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Ambition is to Make New Plan
Operative This Year by
Discarding Sacks.

Spokane, Wn., May 7, 1916.
About 300 farmers of the
Inland Empire assembled in
the Spokane Chamber of Com
merce Assembly rooms yester-
day, and with only five oppos-
ing votes decided to handle
their grain in bulk instead of
sacks.
Committee Recommendation
on Wheat Handling.
We believe that a successful
system Of handling grain in
bulk depends upon the farmer
providing his own storage on
the farm, either by bins, gran
aries, or farm elevators, where
grain may be held until sold.
It has been fully demonstrate
cd that the present flat ware
houses can be successfully adj
apted, at comparatively small
expense, to handling grain in
bulk.
Full assurance has been CIV
en- by the railway officials and
terminal warehouses that they
will meet farmers and interior
warehousemen in arranging
for the full handling of grain
in bulk.
In answer to the argument
that grain must be sacked for
expectation from the Pacific
coast, authentic reports show
that less than ESQ Of the grain
from the Northwest is exported
annually, and the Panama Ca
nal has removed the necessity
Of sacking the greater part of
the small percentage of the
crop that is exported.
The grain prices in the
worlds market are quoted on
a bulk basis. therefore there
will be no difference in the
price of bulk grain or sacked
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Stories From the War Zone
(By Chas. P. Stewart. United Press
Staff Correspondent

(By Chas. P. Stewart. United Press
Staff Correspondent
LONDON, May 13.-It costs more
to live in London today than it costs
to live in New York.
It costs more to live in the small
er cities and towns of Englands pro-
vinces than it costs to live in the cit
les and towns of the United States
Cleveland, Kansas City, Pittsburg,
Milwaukee, Dallas, San Francisco,
Portland are cheaper places to live
than Sheffield. Liverpool, Manches-
ter, Hull and English cities like that
Nevertheless Britisners returning
from the United State insist their
country still is the cheaper for the
masses.
Their mistake lies in the fact that
the English do without many things
Americans consider absolute necessi-
ties, Most such things are so high
in England today thar only plutocrats
can have them.
Practically the only exception in
Englands favor is clothing; and even
clothing is higher. A good sack suit.
English fit, which useG to cost $40,
now sells for s22.5O. The price is
still rising.
So are other prices. 1t is not a
gradual rise. Hardly a day passes
that an advance of 54 or 10 per cent
is not announced in some staple.
Beef is 20 cents, mutton rs, pork
rs hardly any lamb is to be had, the
killing of calves is prohibited; bread
cents 2-pound loar; good butter
~ cents; tea 50 cents; very soft coal
ST so a ton; anthrac;te4 sII28.
Rentals are about the same as in
the United States but include moth
ing.
Cook and lighting gas in a 5-room
flat cannot be kept betow $40 or s12I
monthly.
Telephone calls are cents each.
A 5-mile street car ride costs n
cents
Cigars which would be dear in the
United States at a nickel a piece, re-
tail in England at IA cents
The distilleries being used by the
government for munition making. i'll
is predicted that whiskey which sold
as IS to 96 cents bottle viii soon re-
tail at $240.
The income tax has risen until 1t is |
a fearful burden. It begins with in
comes Of 1870 pounds (s624 year, Th=
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

NEW YORK. May 12.-At the
next meeting of the American Auto
mobile Associations contest board.
the twenty-four hour record establish.
ed by Ralph milford VIM probably
be given official recognition. Null
ford has Travelled a greater distance
In "a consecutive hours than any
other human being.
In his Hudson super-six. he COW
cred 1919 miles in the period at the
sheepshead Bay Motor Speedway.
never being relieved from the wheel
during the time and changing but one
tire, He was compelled to stop every
$50 miles for oil and gasoline. This
record beats that made nearly nine
Years ago by S. F. Edge. on the
Brooklanda track in England, by 2ss
miles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

against peace than the allies. 1t said
France was still one for all and all for
one The German embassy makes no
secret Of Germany's willingness to
talk peace, Attaches said that the
terms would be the same as Hollwes
named in his Reiehstag speech Re-
garding the peace paragraphs in Ger
many's last note. an embassy official
said "that suggestion was plain dec
laratiun Of hope that America may
seek TO bring about peace.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

to keep in such condition that they
can mount flight Of stairs without
putting or button their shoes without
contortions.
The person who wants to really live
should watch his or her waist meas
ure and chest expansion with at least
the same attention he or she bestows
upon the bank account.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

Thus Testful days are assured, peaceful
nights are experienced. morning Sickness
headache, apprehension and other dis
tresses are among the various things which
women, everywhere relate they entirely es
capped by using Mothers Friend And by
Its effect upon the muscles the form Is re-
taiBed and they return TO their NATURAL
smooth contour after baby Is born.
Get bottle Of this invaluable aid TO expec-
tant mothers. Any druggist win supply you.
It Is harmless but wonderfully elective
Write to Bradaeld Regulator Co., 4i3 In
mar Bldg, Atlanta. Ca, for specially writ
ten guide book for women Interested IN the
subject Of maternity. 1t will prove an insDi-
ration. II contains information that every
woman should know al about, Write today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

assessment increases more than pro-
portionately as the income grows
larger. A man earning s25OO an
nually, pays S6 cents on every $4.SO.
If his income is from invested capital
the rate is much higher.
The net result is that an English
family, moving to America and con-
tinuing to live according to the Eng
lish standard, would have more mon
ey than at home. while an American
family moving to England and con-
tinuing to live according to the Am
erican standard. would have material
" less.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

SPOKANE, May 13.-Just "a hours
after a thug entered the home Of
Mrs. Morris Martin and bound, rob-
bed and assaulted her. the same man
Went to the home Of Mrs. James ste
phens and duplicated the crime in
every particular. He bound and
gagged her, looted the house and
threatened to kill her If she sounded
an alarm before half an hour. The
police were delayed in getting on the
trail.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

Candidate in the primaries for
County Commissioner on the Demo-
cratic ticket. is the only candidate for
commissioner in either party whose
residence is in the west end of the
county. He promises If elected a
careful impartial and economical ad-
ministration Of the office.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

Aiiu ~ uaIufaLIy III
reefs thought as to the
comfort Of the mother
during that wonderful
period Of expectancy
Mothers who know rec
Ommend "AiOth er's
Friend" It Is an ex-
ternal remedy for the
stretching muscles, en-
ables them 10 expand
without undue strain,
assists the organs to
crowd against nerves.
TO pull at ligaments
IN sh,lg avnisi main
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
WOULD HAVE AMERICA
nEN0UNCE EXECUTIONS

} WASHINGTON, May ia
} Representative Dyer introduced
} a resolution asking congress to
formally denounce the execution
} Of Irish rebel leaders. He ask
} ed the house to express the I
} horror OF the American people
} at the summary executions of I
Irish patriots who followed the
} inspiration of the American
} revolution in attempting to erect
; a republic
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
France Ready for
Peace if Allies
are Says Embassy
REPUBIAC. HOWEVER, STANDS
ONE ROR ALL AND ALI
F0R ONE As BEFORE.

WASHINGTON, May l2.-Com-
mcnting on the United Press Dispatch
from Rome declaring that France was
more opposed to peace than any 9TH
er Of the entente allies. the French
embassy said that France is no more
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
To Build mR steamer.

PORTLAND, ore, May 1s.-con-
tracts to build fourth $500 ton
steamer were signed. 1t will be de-
livered In 18 months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

OF French invention is sliding
buffer for the end Of railroad tracks
that has stopped 200 ton train run
ming at speed Of seven miles an
hour within rs feet.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
800 inland EMPIRE FARMERS VOTE
BULK SYSTEM IN HANDLING CROP

grain when the bulk system
prevails throughout this terri
tory.
Since it is practically the un-
animous opinion of the 800
grain growers at this conven-
ton that a change be made in
the Inland Empire from sacked
grain to bulk grain, we there
fore urge the necessity of inn
mediate action by the individu-
al farmer and the interior
warehouse companies to pro-
vide the necessary equipment
for handling the 1916 crop in
bulk. United action on the
part of the farmers is essential
to the success of bulk handling
of grain.
Portable Granaries.
1000 bu., No. / $4,000
1000 bu., No. 2......$38.OO
Stationary Cranaries
5000 bu. Level Ground
Type ....-....... $282.00
5000 bu. Side Hill
Type ................ $272.0O
We also have 600, 800,
1900, $500, 1900 and 1O,-
600 bushel granaries for
the farm.
Our Track Elevators
holding from $4,000
bushels and up are mod
ern and low in cost.
Free complete blue
printed plans and guar
anteed material prices are
furnished by
OREGON LUMBER YARD
PENDLETON, OREGON
Telephone 8
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

WASHINGTON, Pa. May IA
John zak. checker expert OF tnls
place is, and has been for the lasa
six months. playing a contest by mail
with crack player OF Pasadena, Cal
Each player makes move, then
mails the board back to his oppo-
nent. AS II takes nine days for the
mail to travel, the game Is slow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
TheNe'er
Do-Well
By REX BEACH
Author of The Spoilers.

The cast that made the Selig
play "The Spoilers" famous,
enact powerful roles in "The
Ne'er-Do- Well" Thrills and
heart throbs through this great
drama.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
What IS Home
Without an Heir!

This is a subject that has place In aIi
nninda In ali firr,na Al Il .n..--af 4.