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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01

the expenses of the professor charged
to the community served. Now, does
the professor get his regular salary
from the state an extra fee from the
state and another from the community
and his expenses from both the state
and the community? Or. are the fees
collected from the local community
and turned into the fee fund? That
auditor cannot tell for the reason the
fees for extension work are turned
in with the general fee budget and
the total only is shown on the fee
statement
Law Is in the Way.
Those are some of the rather per-
tinent things which the state auditor
would know. But with the law in its
present condition, he must rely large
ly on a statement from some college
professor or the board of administra-
ton. And it is reported that cores
pondence to the administration board
not been promptly answered and not
always to the point. To secure an in
vestigation, Knapp must now secure
permission from the governor who di-
reefs the state accountant to look into
the matter.
In following out an established GUS
tom and living up to the provisions of
the statutes, the accountant would re-
port to the governor. Then thru the
proper channel and in a prescribed
HldnneT, report WOulu eventually
reach the auditor. Knapp wants
quicker action. He wants to stop the
fee grab now and he wants to look
into the system of accounting and re-
porting fees from the big state schools,
as well as from various boards, com
missions and departments.
E. w. Hoch Explains
Members of the state board of ad-
ministration are lining up in opposi-
ton tc the charges of Fred Knapp,
state auditor, in his declaration that
a fee grab EXISTS at the State uni
versity. In a statement today E. w.
Hoch. member of the state board of
administration, states that while the
items produced by Knapp are true.
the public has been able to avail itself
of great privilege by hearing
speeches and lectures by college heads.
There is no effort by the board
by the auditor from the university fee
fund. 1t is also admitted that the
money is taken from the fee fund in
addition to the regular, stipulated sal
airy paid by the state. But the edu-
cation associations and general bene-
fits which comes with a lecture by
a man and woman in the state school
are well worth the extra price. Hoch
contends. Hoch insists that the lam
guage used is too harsh in view of the
excellent record and reputation of the
men and women on the university
pay roll.
In General Defense.
A general defense is made for the
practice in the state school. In part
Mr.. Hoch said:
LAS to the fee grabbing in the fine
may turn to the last university catalog
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01
- M@ Up to the Minute "a
|% SPoRT1NGNEw &9A
ZNSgO From Everywhere. -.

now and then, will be delegated to
shoulder the heavy end of the pitch
ing if McGraw's early-season plans
are worked out.
And, of course. Jawn isn't sure that
his plans are going to come thru with
out some bitches. That's why he's a
bit worried.
a steam roller than any club in the
two major leagues. and if they get a
fair share of the breaks during the
playing season they will be as hard to
stop as a British tank or the Broad
way Limited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01
Callahan Defeats Hanlon.

New Orleans. La. March l.
frankie Callahan of New York, was
awarded the decision over Jimmie
Hanlon. of Denver, by Referee
VAN bsganss, who stopped their
scheduled twenty-round fight at the
opening of the nineteenth round. Han
lon, according to ringside critics, had
the best of the fight until the sixth
round, after which Callahan had
things his own way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01
CALL S. A. CONFERENCE
Latin-American Nations Plan Council
to Stop War.

Buenos Aires, March Chile has
received a proposal from Argentina to
participate in a conference of all La
tin-American nations, according to a
Santiago dispatch printed today by
La Nacion.
No date was set in the proposals,
but Buenos Aires was specified as the
meeting place for the conference TO
urge peace in Europe and it was no.
ticed that the United States was not
included in the group of nations asked
to participate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01
Hold Up Hesitation Disastrous.

Chicago, March because he
hesitated the fraction of a second in
elevating his hands, two masked band
it's took a pot shot" at Henry Smith
early today. Then they robbed him
of eight dollars and escaped. The
bullet passed thru Smiths arm and
ripped most of the teeth from his
lower Jaw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01
Not After Brewers Job.

Columbia, Mo, March HI. F.
Schultz, football coach, will not be
an applicant for the positi 7 CT ath-
letic director at the University of
Missouri, made vacant by the recent
resignation of Chester L. Brewer. The
announcement comes from Schultz
himself and dissipates rumors that he
wished to take up the work of hand
ling the administrative and financial
affairs of the athletic department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01
.AgSie Baseball Men at Work.

Manhattan. Kan, March Cam
didates for batter positions on the
Kansas State Agricultural college
baseball team are working out daily
in the indoor cage in the college gym
nasium here. Infield and outfield
practice will begin as soon as the
weather permits outdoor wark.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01

Chicago. March Jack Ness. first
baseman with the Chicago Americans,
said here that he would retire rather
than accept a $500 cut in salary. Ness
has declined to sign. He received
$4,000 last season. He acquired fame
by breaking the worlds record for
consecutive hitting while playing in
the Pacific coast league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01
Ball Player-Mayor Is Dead.

Bellaire, Ohio, March 1T. c.
Nicholson, aged 54, who formerly
played second base for the Detroit and
Cleveland American league teams, is
dead at his home here. He retired
from baseball in 1900 and three years
later was elected mayor of Bellaire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01
The White Sox ReIease Iapp.

Chicago. March Catcher Lapp,
of the local American league club,
has been released to the Columbus
club of the American association, Sec
rotary Gardener announces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01

Up to csc Wash Goods; Plisse and
Serpentine Crepes in plain col
ors and floral patterns; corded
Crepes in dainty stripes; Rip
plettes for petticoats; and wash
materials for waists and Sum
mer dresses-21 II to 10-yard
lengths on sale, per IN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01

adopted this policy in the dark. Be-
fore the legislature reverses this pol
icy. 1 hope 1t will at least give uni
be heard"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-01

121ac Apron Percales; light
grounds in neat, small figured
and striped patterns for house
dresses and cover-alls-better
lay in a good supply 1n1Zo
while you can buy it for ~ ~
15c Dress Ginghams; "Amoskeag'
and other fast-color weaves in
plain colors. plaids, checks and
stripes; new, Spring patterns
and color combinations d.
per yard. xAC
Up to Csc White Goods; Lawns,
Organizes, Dimities, ETC.; corded.
barred and plain weaves-be-
cause the selvedge is faulty we
can sell them at practically half
price, per 1C1Zo
CSC and 35c Fancy Stripe Tissue;
a very desirable fabric for Sum-
mer dresses: pink, blue, laven-
der and black stripes-at the
very low price of, per H.
35c to soc White VOileS, So and 40
inches wide; some are very fine
and sheer, and some are the
medium weave; for waists and
dresses-at half price and IT.
less, per yard. i ~
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-23
FIGHTING TRAIL"

ing. vas the first 10 reach her. but
| said nothing of the game. when
| attempted to approach her. however,
she spurned me. | learned later that
she had heard my offer to buy her
and had not waited for the explain
alton. | naturally vas d~espieable In
her eyes. .
"Wythe took her upstairs and
pleaded with her. He told her that
IL was his desire that she agree to
marry Lawton in order thai a vast
sun of money which he had lost
gambling would be returned. II she
refused. he said. they would both be
driven TO poverty and their lives
ruined. She refused at first. but he
pleaded and begged until she agreed.
He did not tell her that she as well
as money had been gambled for. HE
was too proud for that.
Frances was married to Lawton
and shortly afterward Wythe died.
| gave Lawton a half interest in my
estate in order to keep them near
me. for my love for his wife was
! still existent. Some time later de
eided to investigate some land grants
in California which had been left 10
me, put Which, l hdu new
gated. | eonfded in bawton that
there was a valuable mine on the
property. We left the estate IN me
care of Yaqui and set out CAM
ornia. BY mean OF some old maps
and papers we were able to locate
an old cinnabar mine, which mao
been lost for $50 years. We drew
a chart showing the location OF the
mine and divided 1t into two parts
each useless without the other. VIC
each took one part. Then | return
ed home to raise money for the re-
| opening of the mine. while Lawton
remained to attend to the prelim-
mary details. left with him al
the money | had with me, to cover
the first expense of the undertaking
when l returned | brought Joe
with me. lie confided. on the way
hat Frances cried continually with
Iawton. She did not love him. Up
on arriving again at Lost Mine,
learned that Lawton had taken nc
steps. He confessed that he had lost
all the money gambling. ] was dis
glsted with him, and insisted that
We return to chihuahua. | refused
10 let him drink, on the way, and he
became ~enraged. Then, he told me
that Frances would have nothing to
do with me because, | quote his own
words: I told her YOU offered 10 buy
her because you didn't care to marry
/ her-and she believed me-. His
statement Infatuated me. My Span
ish blood, cooled through generations
was suddenly boiling within me. IL
was a matter OF honor. challenged
him TO a duel with knives. and we
fought, | know not how long, on the
brink Of a precipice. We struggled
like maIiaes, ! do not remember all,
but | do know that ! was suddenly
Mortified as | realized that we were
hurting through space. We had roll
ed over the edge and we're falling
Into the valley below, Lawton was
killed by that fall. Through some
miracle-it was nothing short OF a
miracle was saved. Joe revived
me from Inconsistencies, and that
night we buried Lawton within a
few feet of the scene of the struggle.
Just as we finished covering over
the body, Joe heard something NOV
ing in the bushes behind US. He
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-23

the rest. He went out In sod
trail. He should be back by rn s,f
DO you suppose that anything e aon
have happened to him? IF sv aha
ever get him and make him tan lucy J
Her face grew suddenly pale y. :.
thought of what they would ~ Tue
the Indian. az 10
ITO be continued
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-23

sThe scene that followed was one
10 shudder at. In a civilized country
ct a rich estate, It seemed too ridic-
ulous for belief. Yet it was true;
and its absurdity made it the. more
sorrowful. Lawton, having won
everything. made an offer. To this
day | do not know whether 1t was
a selfish or generous motive that in
cited It. lie said he would return
his monetary winnings If Wythe
would induce Frances to consent to
marry him. We all left the room.
Frances was on the veranda. cry
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-23

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Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Thompson School Report for February

The banner this month goes to tht Mechanicsville grammar school which had an attendance of 9B 9 percent. Me chanicsviile primary stood second with 96 percent and the North GrosYe' nordale grammar third having 94 percent
 Nine schools stood above 20 percent :, seven between s0 and g0 and two fell belo 80 percent.
 The many absences were caused by bad travelling, bad roads, and much illness.
 We hope this month that conditions will make better attendance possible.
 Many Of the schools are doing s2len- did work in language and Il IS our in- tention each month to include in this report some short selection, written by some pupil, which shows exceptional excellence.
 This time IL Is story about Lireoln which was written by Aldie Pouiin who is In the second grade in the New Boston or Bates school situated at Quinebaug. Miss Ursula Putney is teacher in the primary room in this school.
 The paper was written from an out line which was placed on the black
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
DETERMINED TO KNOW.

One of our lady subscribers, who says she reads every word" in the paper each week, on Friday evening last became mystifed over the line Changed 'em yet?9 and when her curiosity could no longer be checked she rang up on the phone.
 Il can't understand what that means" said she. Eve looked at all my calendar pads and they are all right; I've changed my desk pad 1; I've had my window screens taken of and my storm windows put on I've thought and thought, but 1 can't understand what you mean"
 Fortunately, the telephone could hide our blushes, so, after screwing up sufficient courage, we queried in a subdued voice: Well, have you put on your winter fannels vet ?"
 Something evidently broke loose on the other end of the line. .'None of your business I" snapped through the phone and We could hear the lady's receiver % up with a bang.
 She brought it on herself. anyway -NantucAet In4uirer and Mirror.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09

The banner lbis month goes tu East i Woodstock which had 9s percent in attendance in spue Of the bad weather and blocked roads The south gram- mar school stood second with 97 per eenl and skinner thitd with 96 per cent. six schools stood above 90 per cenf: eight were between 80 and 9J per cent and one fetl below S0 percent. i The poor attendance has ueen due 10 the storms snd to much illness. As the spring comes on we may ook for beiter weather and better attendance.
 The schools which have been closing al 3. 50 during the wlnier months will resume The o'clock schedule begin ming the first week in March.
 On Feb Fist an evening session was held at the Valley school with full attendance and forty five visitors. On the evening of Eco. 22nd the same plan was tried At the Skinner school and there were twenty people present. 1nIs pian gives many, especially the men. an opportunity to see the regular work of the schools who otherwise would never have the chance. We commend the idea 10 all teachers.
 The Harrisvile school gave splen did Washington birthday entertain. ment on the evening Of the 22nd and there were seventy eight people pres ent besides the pupils. Would you have believed thut ninety six persons could get Into tnnt little sch1olhOuse at one time and have B good time toe? You should uave been there and you would not doubt again
 spectfuly submitted, F. w. Barber.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT March ro'7

board afler the story had been talked about by the pupiis in class period;
 aAbrtbam Lincoin'
 "AbrshHm Lincoln WIS born in log cabin in Kentucky, Feoruary l2lh, lsO9, was sery poor boy Hts molh- CT died wnen he was tsn years old hut his step mother was very kind i0 him and taught him Co read and ~ rite. lie had no slate or ps per so worked his eHs amples on wooden shovel. He grew to ,. a nrave, pure and true man srd was cna-eu Eresldent of the United States ia Is6l
 Signed, F W. Bsrbef
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09

Saturday evesings thereafter, to be st the office in the Israel Putnam school from 7.30 tn the evening.
 These evening office hours will De in addition to the regular office hours.
 General
 Numerous conferences have been held with individual teachers during the month and work assignments shd methods have been discussed Tn detail. would take occasion to commend the teachers for their attitude toward their work. Most Of our teachers are at the schools from len to twelve hours q day engaged at school work, and it.s not unusual to find many of them at their rooms on Saturdays busiiy sn- gagged with work plans. Their splfit Is commendsbIe.
 Respectfully submitted,
 Harold W Flies, 5upe rintendent
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09

afternoon weather conditions. In such cases parents gre quick to suggest that such an arrangement for dismissal has no advantages. Again, it may seem in the morning that weather cOndi- tions will not be bad enough to wFf- rant A suspension Of schools. and the schools open. Some days it has hap pened that before noon the weather conditions have been such as to jus. iify omiuing an afternoon session. U is beyond the ken Of mortais to pre-. dict for more than three hours in ah- vance what the weather will be. The vaganes CT New England winter weather are too well known 10 require any extended discussion by me.
 TnkinR Into consideration every thing that may be urged for and sgainst definite no-schoOl signal, ] am inclined Co the belief that, where the responsibility for attendance very properly rests win the parent, Il Is for the parent lo determine whether to send children or not Regardless of weather our schools are open and all who ean come safely will find plenty Of opportunity for school work.
 One thing we are trying to do for school boys and girls Is 10 impress upon their minds that life has for them responsibilitie5. The work Of the world az ust go on In spite of weather conditions. Whistles do not blow nof bells ring to warn father and mother that the mills will be closed, the banks, the stofes or the offices oe closed for hall day or whole day because Of weather conditions. The worlds work must 70 on. The use or abuse of any no session signal yet de yised for schools operates to neutral ize this teaching.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
TURN BARGEs INTO HOSPITALS
French Make Good Use of Flat Bot. toned Boats Which Were No
 Longer Employed.

Since the beginning of the war many curious places have been used in which to care for wounded sol diers. The French have had recourse to all kinds of expedients; great ho- tels, magnificent chateaux, and hand some city residences have all been offered by their owners and accepted by the government for use as hos pitals. One of the most curious and ingenious arrangements Is the use Of the great hat-bottomed river barges, n which so much of the freight traf- fic of the Seine between Paris and Hayre usually goes Most of these craft would have to be idle during the war, so the government has taken possession of them, tied them up in ranks to the quays along the river front of Paris, and turned them into hospitals.
 Each has a large red cross paint ed on the top of the deckhouse on each barge. That is to apprise the enemy's ayiators of the use to which the barges are being put, for it IS contrary to the rules of war to fire on hospitals or army medical staffs if 1t can possibly be avoided.
 Twenty or thirty beds can be put in each barge, and they have proved very comfortable and useful places for the treatment of all except the most serious surgical cases.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Text Books

Shipment of geographies was deliy. cred al Israel Putnam school at noon an Saturday, the 24th, and al noon on Monday, the 26lh, these books had been stamped, numbered, checked and delivered to the different schools Ship ment of afithmetics was received at noon on Monday, the 26th, and at noon on Tuesday, the 27th, these books had been stamped, numbered, checked
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Office Hours

The 4 ] office hours of the superin
 tendent do not seem 10 meet the re- qulrements. Many people, by ap- painiment, take the evening hours for conferences Their excuse is thst their work is such as to make 1t impossible for them to confer with school officers during the day To accommodate par ents and others who cannot meet the superintendent during the convention al office boufs. 1 shall begin on Sat urday, March !, and on Tuesday and
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Suits and Coats for Spring Wear

NEW SPRING SUITS and COATS in new Spring styles and materials When you have seen them you will be as enthusiastic about them
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
WoOasleek School Report for February

Signed, F W. Barber.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Trade School

It may be said final y that schedules have been worked out permitting the boys ard girls Of Grades G. and te do trade school or vocational work without the breaks that could not oe avoided last year. The school year was over month old before the boys Of these grades could do any manual work and the delay was oecasioned by the delays in getting equipment nt the trade school in shape for them.
 This work has been required of all boys who were physically nbie to do IT, Numerous requests that boys be excused have been received with rea- sons more or less convincing advanced. In each case, after Il few words of ex- planation of the purpose Of the work, the requests have been withdrawn. All the boys Of the three gfades mentioned are doing work in the wood working, machine and textile departments.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Ssh,ooI Activities

Al the Istsel Putnam school the pu- pfIs have undertaken to raise s65 10 oe applied to the Windham Hall iund for the building of a dofmitory st the Connecticut College for Women.
 Al the smith Street school the pu- pfis of Grades 6 snd ' have rece illy raised money which Is to be applied to the purchase Of reference books
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
z~as--- P1TJAN~ spE ~C CONN. 
SCHOOL BOARD
Votes 10 Reimburse Gloucester School for
 Tuition of Putnam Pupils
Superintendent Harold ". Files Monthly
 Report ia Part

At a meeting Of the town school board, Monday evening, Il was voted Co reimburse the Gloucester, K T., school for tuition Of pupils of Putnam living near the Rhode Island line who have attended the Gloucester school. The amount involved is less than s50
 Routine business was transacted and Superintendent Hsrod " Files report was read as follows.
 To the School Committee.
 1 submit herewith my report Of the schools for the month Of February.
 During Febraafy stress Of weather and illness. none of it serious, have had an effect upon the attendance sgufes. There has been littie tfuancyi bnl much absence and more tasdiaess than usual. This condition, without taking into consideration the contfibu- ting causes, would appear bad.
 The matter Of cutting down the num- Der of days lost and of improving our sardiness record has f5en given stten sion and, but for conditions beyond our control, March should sho" great Improvement.
 No Session Signal
 There have been days when Il seemed wise to have the schools dis aiissed al noon, emitting the regular afternoon session Very seldom does t happen that we forecast properly he
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09

and delivered to the different rooms in The town. In each case more than 5uO books were handled.
 There has been put Into practice system oi text book accounting that will make easier work of checking up fftaeaz
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09

cleaning practical
 efficient and for HOUSE USE The SWEEPER VAC tells what the machine combination carpet sweeper and COMBINATION includes machines each complete itself Although the carpet and the each be used independently they will generally be used combination The small enough under
 the that both glide along the each doing thorough suction, will
 from upfu to of solid dirt from large two after has otherwise cleaned The little the time with especially constructed bruh will pick all threads lint and hair This combination SWEEPERvAC
 the dudgsry