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The evening leader., 1916-11-29
ICONOCLASM

There is demand in certain sec
tlons of the eastern states to substi-
tute in the reading course of the high
schools, modern books in place of the
classics which have so long and so
successfully held sway.
The only surprise in this matter is
that it has not come sooner. It is
really marvel that anything bear
ing the stamp of age and established
usage should have SO long escaped the
blows of the modern iconoclast.
We are well acquainted with the ell
ement from which this demand
springs. They are the typical expon-
ents of "Modernity."'
They know that wisdom begins with
their generation. They think with
tolerant pity of such men as Milton,
Shakespeare, Scott, and others as
having been deprived of the many ad-
vantages they, themselves, enjoy. The
wisdom of Solomon is as the babbling
Of fool to them.
It would be interesting, though, to
know what these reformers would
substitute for the despised classics,
what, for instance, would take the
place of such of Shakespeare's works
as "The Merchant of Venice" Julius
Caesar" Macbeth" and others?
Would Mr.. Dooley and others of his
ilk be the substitutes?
Possibly these would-be reformers
have lost sight of the two-fold mission
of the classics in the present day
reading course-the analytical exer-
else and the deep insight into human
nature which these works impart.
What modern author has painted
"Shylock" more true to life than has
Shakespeare? Find, if you can,
more faithful portrayal of human
passions than in "Macbeth?"
We must go on record as opposed
to the iconoclasts who would destroy
our old classic idols if they were not
prepared to give US something better
in their place. The old works have
in the past turned out some intellec-
tual giants-men who have indelibly
impressed their personality on their
age. If our reformers will convince
US that any modern substitutes can
achieve even a tithe of the success
of the old favorites, we shall be ready
to listen with patience to their sugges-
tions.
The evening leader., 1916-11-29
Unable to Stand Sight Of Blood.

Cases of strong men who faint at the
sight of drop of blood are fairly COM
mon. An extraordinary case is record
ed by a doctor who was called in to
attend a man who had a fainting attack
as result of slightly cutting his
finger. On inquiring the business of
his patient, it transpired that the man
was butcher! Though used to ami
NAL bloodshed, he could not bear the
sight of human blood, and always
worked in strong leather gloves to pre-
vent accidents.
The evening leader., 1916-11-29

All our life we have been telling
other people not to worry, and now
we wish some of you would pay up so
we can quit.
The evening leader., 1916-11-29

Then we remember that they are
killing off men in Europe at the rate
of over six THOUSAND day we are in
clined to the belief that this town is
a pretty safe place, after all.
The evening leader., 1916-11-29

within you that the rites are per-
formed. No outward form is neces-
sary to make you realize how CRATE
full you are and feeling of thanks
giving should pervade your entire be-
ing. .....
The evening leader., 1916-11-29

A fellow broke into print the other
day with a good word about Mexico,
and how he manages to keep out of
the asylum we can't imagine.
The evening leader., 1916-11-29
SMALL THINGS THAT COUNT

A little information picked up every
day soon becomes an education, and
little moral teaching picked up every
day soon becomes a sermon.
The evening leader., 1916-11-29
CITY OFFICERS OF TARPON
SPRINGS

MAYOR ....:.... J. E. DOUGLASS
COUNCILMEN
G. A. LOUDEN, President.
J. J. HOPE.
J. R. WEST, JR.
JOHN COCORIS.
J. r. DURRANCE.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Mayor ............. J. E. Douglass
Clerk and Collector .. E. F. Albaugh
Assessor ............... r.. b. Lilies
Marshal ............... X. L. Jones
Supt. Water W'ks Harry McCrary
FINANCE COMMITTEE
J. R. WEST, JR., Chairman.
J. J. HOPE.
J. r. DURRANCE.
The Finance committee has control
OF the waterworks and fire depart
Ments.
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
J. R. DURRANCE, Chairman.
J. J. HOPE.
j. r. WEST, JR.
COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES
J. j. HOPE, Chairman.
JOHN COCORIS.
]. r. DURANGO.
SANITATION COMMITTEE
JOHN COCORIS, Chairman.
J. J. HOPE.
J. R. DURRANCE.
The evening leader., 1916-11-29
Tarpon Springs
Ice and
Electric
Company

New ideas in business are constant
ly springing into existence. And most
of them spring out again.
Oh, yes, money is plentiful-with
those who have plenty.
Our annual chestnut: "Do your
Christmas shopping early"
The evening leader., 1916-11-29

| IlCIlS.
Soft speech does not always Indicate
a soft head.
Charity rubbed in is doubly humil-
iating. Cut out the pity.
Perk up, Dad! Christmas will soon
be here-and so will the bills.
Thank the Lord we only have two
feet. Shoe leather has gone up again.
The aviator, at least, is seldom fus-
tered when he "goes up in the air.
The fellow who thinks talk is cheap
needs censor for his mouth.
'Should a man reveal his past ?"
asks an exchange. Certainly not, if
it refers to US.
The Mexican pot is again due for it's
periodical bubble.
Tea costs but few cents pound IN
China. But, then, it's long way to
China.
Kissing your neighbor's wife may be
great sport, but kissing your own is
a deal safer.
The Lord loves an honest man, but
He is not around tagging them as
such.
Don't worry over the prospect of
twenty dollar shoes. We've all gone
barefoot before in our time.
President Wilson has put four years
of hades behind him and has four
years of hell in front of him. He can
have it.
Where there's will there's way,
but sometimes the way is so darned
elusive the will gets tired out before
it finds it.
| Uncle Sans new warships are to
have the most powerful guns in ex-
istence. The trouble, however, is in
getting enough men to man them.
| Why all this ado about that Missou-
ri pig that was born with only two
legs? Every state has them. Even
this town has them.
A fellow broke into print the other
!, day with good word about Mexico,
| and how he manages to keep out of
the asylum we can't imagine.
Then we remember that they are
killing off men in Europe at the rate
of over six thousand day we are in
clined to the belief that this town is
a pretty safe place, after all.
! All our life we have been telling
other people not to worry, and now
: we wish some of you would pay up so
we can quit.
Evening star., 1916-09-04
FOR EXCHANGE.

We have for exchange an extra
large list of properties, most OF
which are clear of encumbrances.
II you care to exchange your
present investments, come IN and
see US or write us what you have
and what you want. No business
too large or too small. Our men
are all experts in this line.
Evening star., 1916-09-04
WANTED-BUSINESS PROPERTY

WOULD LIKE BUILDING FOR LAUNDRY
purposes; one suitable for machinery, steam
and power. Address s53-D Star office. g.
Evening star., 1916-09-04
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR INVESTMENT
property l have it large and small, netting
large returns money invested.
THOS. L. FARRELL.
Main 1856. Sth floor. Woodward bldg.
Evening star., 1916-09-04

FOR SALE, W.-EIGHT-R ROOM AND BATH
bungalow; large porches hot-water heat; lot
so feet front to alley: square Of ears.
Price, $1,000. Terms.
TERRELL & LITTLE, INC,
1413 II ST.
Evening star., 1916-09-04
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-s-RooM HOUSE AND GARAGE.
Chevy Chase. d. c.. $50. immediate possess
sion: also 1o-room and 2-bath and garage,
possession October Is, $3.50. FULTON r.
GORDON, NJ. 5231. Colorado bldg.
Evening star., 1916-09-04

PRICE, s.. 300. RENT, s21o.
11Gt NET INVESTMENT.
The finest type property: white tenants Of
quality. Houses built of finest materials; To-
cation carefully selected $1,000 Will buy
equity in of these houses they be
bought separately. If not absolutely satisfied
upon investigation do not buy. We know Of
nothing like them in the city.
GEO. Y. WORTHISGTON & son,
20S Woodward bldg.
Evening star., 1916-09-04

SMALL APARTMENT HOUSE NEAR
THE CAPITOL; rented So ,24o year, clear.
Want business property. VIII put in 10
or 20 thousand cash.
AN APARTMENT NEAR 18th AND T
NV rented for 81 200 year, clear. Want
business property. VIII put in cash.
A HOME on LAMONT STREET, 1nglc-
side; lot 25xllo side and rear alley; ami.
Trade for most anything of equal value.
GRAND SITE FOR AN APARTMENT
HOUSE; only one square from Dupont Circle; !;
75xl5o. Might finance u deal
A CLEAR APARTMENT RENTED TO ONE
TENANT AT $3.50 per month. Want business
property. =
LARGE BUSINESS PROPERTY NEAR
10Th AND NV. leased for 5000 per year
net to owner.
A large e-proof apartment on Washington
Heights and overlooking the Rock Creek val
ley. Rental $4,000 per year. viii make a
good trade.
Evening star., 1916-09-04

THIS IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST BAR
gains ever offered in Washington Heights.
3-story brick dwelling. right on 18th
St. containing 13 rooms and BATH heated
by hot water and in good condition. 1t
may sound ridiculous. but we can deliver
THIS property to quick purchaser for
only $500.
SHANNON 4 LCCHS.
Phone Main 2345. rs 14th st. NV.
Evening star., 1916-09-04

The Following Properties in
CHEVY CHASE. D. G.
4Ios INGoMAR ST.--s rooms. attic. baths:
open fireplace; every comfort and convenience;
high elevation; commanding view of country for
miles; lot contains over one-eighth acre. most
fertile soil, convenient TO both lines. Walk
west from Conn. east from Wis.
Do not buy before seeing this property.
37o5 KEoKUk ST.-Is beautiful colonial
center hall house: one-haif block of Conn.
ave- on widest street in Chevy Chase: large
lot numerous trees: house contains rooms, at
tic aths and open fireplace: convenient to
churches Schools stores and drug stores A
rare opportunity.
CHEVY CHASE, MD.
- WEST HESkETH ST.-one block west
Chevy Chase Circle; "A charming New England
colonial house. in charming location: large lot,
abundant shade. You must this house in
order 10 appreciate its real value.
PRICES AND TERMS haze been devised which
Will give you that long desired chance secure
home in any one Of these sections of unques-
toned values. $1,000 TO $500 Lighted nights.
For sale by ANY BROKER
Or J. s. GRUvER, Owner.
Onion Trust Bldg,
Free Anto Service. Phone NJ. 1853
Evening star., 1916-09-04
WANTED-TO BUY.

WANTED-TO BUY, FOR SPOT CASH, HOME
in the northwest. in good condition, will buy
If bargain and do my own repairing; prefer
clear property; state full particulars and low
est cash price, time for trifers; answer
quick. Address 2s3 u. star office
WILL PAY ALL CASH FOR SOME LOTS THAT
be built on What have YOU? State price,
size and location and if clear. No triters.
Write BUYER. 500 6 st ne.
Evening star., 1916-09-04

AN UNUSUAL LIST
OF RARE BARGAINS.
Handsome 2-story brick dwelling on
large lot. overlooking Soldiers
Home grounds; contains large rooms
And bath; extra servant and toilet
In cellar; heated by hot water. opcu
tireplaces; electric lights; gas; porches
tone for sleeping): hardwood floors and
in perfect condition. The house is
screened and hns all necessary awnings.
snap for some one at $1,000.
SHANNON & IICHS.
Phone Main 23i5 71s 14th st. NV.
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vel built HON" Of IN large rooms and
hn'h is heated by bot water and in first
class condition. Owner living out of city.
50 VIII sacrifice for only $3.50.
Phone Main "3i5. 7t3 18th st. NV.
THIS Ts ONE OF THE BIGGEST BAR
gains ever offered in Washington Heights.
3story brick dwelling. right on 18th
ST.. containing 13 rooms and bath heated
by hot water and in good condition. 1t
may sound r''irntcus, but We can deliver
this property to quick purchaser for
:, SHANNON e. LGcHs,
Phone Main 1916. i;3 14th st. NV.
JUST OFF CONNECTICUT AVE, NEAR
semi-detached home of and tiled
bath a rooms on a foorl; large cellar
' and attic; front and double porches
ho'-water heat open fireplaces; cleo
tririty and gas: oak floors and handsome
az''Fe' sThyyNoT SIX 'S5,Ss e and HGHs G1H $3.50,
Phone Main 2345. I13 l4th ST. NV.
~ NORTH COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, WEST
of and close to 14th 81. cars: an attractive
home of rooms and bath; front and
. double p0rches; good size back yard:
excellent heating system and is in Al
condition; Will sell easy terms for
SHANNON & LucHs.
Phone Main 23f5. 713 14th st. NV.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CoLoRED HOME
seeker or investor; located on 9th St;
well built home of large rooms and
bath; excellent heating plant, and is In
iirst-cluss condition. There is trust Of
si.5oo on this property: We can deliver
this bargain for only $1,000
SHANNON & LUCHS,
Phone Main 2s45. 713 14th ST. NV.
FOR sALE-WILL SACRIFICE FOR QUICK
sale home in Mt. Pleasant; 6 rooms. recep-
tion hall and bath; laundry; double back
porches; southern exposure; overlooking two
OWNER, 1923 Monroe st. NV. 4.
FOR sALE-UNusUAL OPPORTUNITY; WEST
of 18th St: first foor, wide hall. spacious
paiiVi anu hiiihs ie"ihs pt'oHt"'.
kitchen; reinforced concrete porches, 1011S
front and rear: 2nd floor, four bedrooms and
two baths, attic. This honse has every mod
ern convenience. Large lot to 20-ft. alley.
Price. 50. $50. Terms.
TERRELL & LITTLE, INC.
1913 II st: NV nw
FOR SALE, N.W.-EIGHT-RooM AND BATH
bungalow: large porches hot-water heat; lot
so feet front to alley: one square Of ears.
Price, 5000. Terms.
TERRELL & LITTLE, INC,
1413 II ST.
FOR SALE N.W.-S-ROOM AND BATH
brick; ot-water heat; hardwood floors; house
is % IT. wide; lot 142 feet deep; alley and
street improved. For quick sale. price. s, $50.
Terms.
TERRELL & LITTLE, INC.
1as H st. NV.
Evening star., 1916-09-04
FOR sALE-HousEs.
AN UNUsUAL'LIsT
nE DADE DADr INC

AN UNUsUAL'LIsT
OF RARE BARGAINS.
Handsome o,story brick dwelling on
large corner lot. overlooking Soldiers
Home grounds; contains large rooms
and bath: extra servants room and toilet
in cellar; heated by hot water; open
freplaces; electric lights; gas: porches
lone for sleeping); hardwood floors and
in perfect condition. The house is
screened and has all necessary awnings.
snap for some at $1,000.
SHANNON & LUCHS,
Phone Main 2345. 713 18th st. NV.
CLOSE TO 18th AND COLUMBIA ROAD;
well built home OF 10 large rooms snd
bath; is heated by hot water and in first
class condition. Owner living out Of city,
so will sacrifice for only So $50.
SHANNON & LUCHS,
Phone Main 2345. 7I5 18th ct NV
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
FARMERS COLLEGE
Opens in Woodstock Next Tuesday
For a Four Days Term

The Extension School in Agriculture
arranged by the Connecticut Agricul-
tural College will opsn Tuesday morn
ing, Jan Is, at . O'Clock In Agricultu.
ra. Hall, South Woodstock, and will
continue for four days presenting
courses in soils and crops, dairying
and poultry.
The membership committee, Frank
X, Haines of Pomfret, IL. r. Hurlbut
of Putnam, and 5. ii. Peckham of
Woodstock, will be glad 10 answer in
quiries and to furnish course tickets
admitting persons to the full four-days
course. AS the expenses of the school
are to be covered by admission tickets,
Il nominal charge of 30 cents has been
made. Those who are unable TO attend
the sessions regularly may be admitted
at the rate of 10 cents per halliday, or
thirty cents for the entire day. The
students who come for the day should
bring lunches, but the arrangements
committee will provide hot coffee each
day.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
Fire DESTROYS POmfret Shops

The blacksmith shop and carriage
painting shop of E. P. Allen, Pomfret,
was totally destroyed by fire about 8
O'Clock last Friday evening. The fire
started in a store room but the origin
is unknown. There was some fire In
the forge but this was considerable
distance from where the fire is believ-
ed to have started. The buildings are
lighted by electricity.
Andrew q. Williams, who lives op-
posite the shop, saw that it was all
dark just as he was going up to bed.
He happened To look out of the win
dow when he reached the upper floor
and saw that the shop was brightly IL
Illuminated. He Immediately realized
that the light was too bright tor the
usual electric lights and gave the
alarm. Others discovered the fire at
about the same time.
There is no fire lighting apparatus
in Pomfret and bucket brigades were
powerless. The flames gained such
rapid Roadway that practically moth
ing was saved. There was an auto
mobile, buggy and grocer's wagon
in the paint shop. The loss will ap
proximate &, 800.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
Survivor Still Survives

A recent newspaper dispatch told of
the death of the last survivor of the
crew of the famous Monitor which
was in the historic battle with the
Merrimac in Hampton Roads during
the Civil war. These announcements
have been made from time to time but
Thomas Taylor, colored, who was a
"powder monkey" on the historic
craft, still goes about the city tending
to his duties as janitor in several
buildings.
A few days before the memorable
engagement, Taylor, then a boy, es-
capped from Virginia, where he was a
slave, and made his way to Fortress
Munroe. There, on the night before
the battle, he was invited by one of
the officers OF the Monitor to act as his
body servant. He accepted and went
aboard the vessel. Mr.. Taylor remem-
bers the battle distinctly and can
quote some of the commands he heard
given while he was passing powder.
"Tom's" hair is gray, he is not as
strong as he was but he is still able to
make living and eat three square
meals day and rs long as this con-
tinues "the last survivor of the Moni
tor" is long ways from being dead,
at least Tom says so.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
Made Good Story but Amount Probably
Exaggerated

A story has been going the rounds of
the lpress, probably started by some
enterprising newspaper gem who has
a multlplex imagination, Of the find
ing on "New Haven train of Put
nam woman's pocketbook, which con
tanned $500. Who the woman that
lost the purse is shas not been stated.
She was fortunate in having her
pocketbook returned to her even though
there was not the large amount of
money in it as reported.
The pocket book was returned TO
the telegraph office at iWillimantic
and the Chronicle has the following to
say regarding the matter, which is
doubtless the true version:
"a telegram from the Putnam OPP
orator in the railroad station there re-
ceived at the telegraph Office at the To-
cal station by Ernest Emory Thursday
afternoon, stated that woman's hand
bag containing sum of money was
left on the express due here at 4.07 p.
m, by Putnam passenger The bag
was found in a seat of one of the cars
when the train arrived here by Lionel
Faulkner of Andoyer a Windham
High school studen Mt who was on his
way home. The bag Vas TUNED over
to, Mr.. Emory who forwarded il 10
Putnam. The bag contained about
$3.50 in money, a gold watch and
some other trinketsV
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
First Fire Al Fire Chiefs H !e.:.e

The first fire under the new fire
chief, Cortland ID. Arnold, occurred at
his own home on South Main street
about / o'clock last Saturday night. A
quantity Of clothing was destroyed and
the fire did damage spproximating
$500.
The fire started on a stairway land
ing. There is sort of alcove where
clothing is hung and this is surround
ed by curtain of light material. How
ii started is not known. The little
son Harold gave the alarm when he
called to his sister Anna that he
couldn't breathe. She saw the smoke
and flame and called to her father who
rushed out TO find the hallway filled
with smoke. He attempted TO sub.
due the flames himself and luckily he
did so for had he Immediately run out
to ring in the alarm sthe children
might have suffocated. The fire was
eating its way to the roof when the
motor truck arrived but IL was soon
put out.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
Putnam Chamber Of Commerce Jan.
uary II 1915

A meeting OF the Directors was held
ON Friday evening, at which the re
port of the Community Christmas
Tree committee was received and the
committee discharged. A vote of
thanks was passed to the committee,
and also TO Ralph T. Thurston, whit
man Danielson, John r. Sabin, l.. A.
Bradford and all others, who gave their
services for the occasion. :.
1t had been hoped that the whole
all air could be put through .by volun-
tary effort and no expense incurred;
but this wasl found impracticable, at
least for the year, when The notice
was so short. Bills for the tree, the
band and printing had to be met. AS
the Chamber of Commerce has no
funds to apply to this purpose, ten Of
ficers of the association raised a SUBJ
scription among themselves for the full
amount. The Putnam Light * Power
connected the lights at considerable
inconvenience to the men who did the
work; and made no charge for the eur
rent used.
Another meeting was to be held on
Tuesday evening of this week, but
con flicting dates made IL necessary TO
change this and the meeting will be
held on Friday evening at 8 p. III.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Agency established 1870 purchased
by noe in April 1901. Bear in mind
when placing your insurance for the
coming year, the fact that during the
last five years 90 insurance companies
have either failed, reinsured or quit;
the fact that no company can afford
to sell gold dollars for 30 cents or pay
81 20 for every dollar taken in, and the
fact that / sell indemnity not a mere
promise 10 pay. j Richard Carpenter.
A representative from The piano fac
tory is with Geo. h. Shaw for few
days Offering some exceptional values
ii any one is looking for thoroughly
good piano or player piano il will pay
them TO call and see him.
Chimney fires are menace to every
house. Have your chimneys cleaned
1t Is good insurance. 5teeple Ton
Fitzpatric, III Church st. Phone 1862
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
MORSE MANSION
Sold to Sisters Of The Holy Ghost Society
Will Be Used as Novitiaie Training
Provision

The administrators of the George NJ
Morse estate have sold the mansion
house on Church street to the
Sisters of the Holy Ghost society of
Hartford who will use it as novitiate
for those wishing to become members
of the order.
The house is a brick structure. 1t
was built some forty years ago by the
late George NJ. Morse, one of the FORE
most cotton manufacturers in New
England and is said to have cost S40,-
600. The house sets back from the
street and is surrounded by fine lawns
and maple shade trees. There is a
stable and small conservatory con
nected. The premises have been un.
occupied for several years and are in
need of repairs and outside care.
The society will Immediately begin
renovations to fit it for their needs. 1t
is understood that about twenty sis.
tiers will occupy it in the work of edu.
eating those wishing to become sisters.
This order has been in charge of the
parochial schools of the city ever since
the Notre Dame Academy was discon-
tinued. The headquarters have here.
tofore been at Hartford. The sister
superior from Hartford was in the city
Tuesday in connection with business
concerning the transfer of the prop
erty.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
will Present Trophy

A business man, who wishes his
name withheld for the present, has Of
fered TO give a silver loving cup TO be
contested for by the northern division
of the Eastern Connecticut High School
Base Ball League The coming season,
subject 10 the approval OF the league
officials. The offer Is made without
conditions or qualifications except that
1t be contested Tor by the four teams In
the northern division, Putnam, Web
ster, North Grosvenordale and Will
mantle, to become the property OF the
team winning three first places in The
northern section standing. The mat.
ter OF a trophy had already been dis
cussed by the teams and ways ane
means were under consideration u
rnise money to purchase one. The see
rotary OF the league, Malcolm Willie,
OF the Putnam high school ofiicia
board, has been notified OF the ofie
and will Immediately present the mat
Ter At q meeting Of representatives Q
the four teams.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
Obituary
Mrs. Joseph BoiscIaire

Mrs. Joseph Boiscaire, former res
ident of Putnam, died last week We'd
nesday at her home, l03 Willard
street, New Bedford, Mass. She was
81 years old.
The Boisclaire family left Putnam
thirteen year, ago. MIR. Boisclaire was
employed at the store lof r. Mullan
while the family lived in Putnam.
Shortly after they removed to New
Bedford he died. Mrs. Boisclaire had
an attack Of indigestion and then
pneumonia developed. She was i'll
but week before she died.
Mrs. Boisclaire leaves family OF
nine children, five girls and four boys.
Also three sisters, one of whom is Mrs.
Frank LeClair, Mill street. Funeral
services were held in New Bedford
last Friday morning.