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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08

fst1TH. Don Rahnon. s6S bxSssds
sds very Jealous 81
am ashamed to tell yOu this the
gifl continued, 'but those are nv IN.
ative,'s orders. Al you Know. skhe
rebels are threatening this region. ma
Don Ramon has obtained cap
taincy III their forces. He threatens
to burn the hacienda 4 you come here
again" N Il . ss
So Hale went md heredpon "
cause It had grown i~Enpossible, his
love- grew stronger.
a group of Mexicans were lcunging
round the door OF the mine ofnces,
but the mine was not running. 40
Hale dismounted the mine foreman,
Haggerty, came out.
Striker he asked.
yep" answered Haggerty briefly.
.Don Ramon's In the hills with fifty
men and he's sworn to put us out OF
business unless we hand out ten thou
sand pesos. And, BY the way, ! for
got to say that Don Ramon sent word
he wants you especially. Il we'll hand
you over with the ten thousand we
AN start up again.
He dismounted at the door Of his
adobe, tethered his horse, and walked
into the trap which had been ret for
him. Don Ramon was waiting inside,
with twenty Mexicans, and all their
rifles were leyeled uncomfortably mp
on his stomach.
The old crone was waiting Tor them
with Coffee Don Ramon locked
round briskly.
swhere Is senorita Leonoraf A.
demanded.
'she u gonel" muttered the crons.
'she rode ont toward Sonora early
this morning and has not returned"
'.Now, Senior, are you readyf' asked
Don Ramon pleasantly.
you intend to hang mef' inquired
the American.
ITO suspend you, Senior" the other
corrected.
The crone flung herself at Don Ra-
mons feet, shrieking and ainollng her
arms wildly in the dust. DON Ramon
turned to Hale, and now he was
laughing bitterly.
"Senor Hale" he said. you shall
60 free and unharmed-if you con
sent to marry the Sonora here"
Damn you, go or with your hang
ing" shouted Hale.
The old woman rushed forward
screaming frantically, fell on her
knees before Dom Ramon, and plead
ed with him. Don Ramon did not
give the expected signal.
"Senor," he said to Hale, surely
you will not disappoint my excellent
kinswoman by refusing her suit !
Hale and the old lady were left
alone together.
They looked at each other. He
saw the wrinkled face, the bleared
eyes, half visible beneath the heavy
lace mantilla which she had thrown
over her head.
"Senorl" said a soft voice near him.
Hale started and turned around. 1t
was the voice of the Senorita. He
heard a low laugh behind him again
and swung back toward the crone.
Before him stood the Senorita. the
mantilla raised and thrown back, the
bowed figure Strengthened, the flesh
clear and youthful and firm under the
painted wrinkles, the black hair just
discernible beneath the wig of white.
ssYou!" stammered Hale.
Isl. Senior. Do you wish to change
your decision?" she murmured de-
murely.
"Bu why" he began,
"Ah, Senior, in these times an old
woman fares better than a young one
in Mexico. And vet / could not leave
because-because F."
Because you loved meT he ex-
claimed triumphantly, and clasged
her In his arms.
Senior Ramonw he called. i've
changed my mind. I'm willing to.
marry this old lady! Where's Father
Emilio3"
~
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08

believes In keep
ing his left
hand posted as to
what his right
hand Is doing, and
nobody ever will
Gee him conceal
ing any Of his
lights under q
bushel."
I'm sorry 70
hear you refer to
that great and
good man II sar
castle terIns,' said
the village patri-
$500
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
Two sides 10 a interview.

TWO Sides to IN interview.
"You took a great deal Of pains to
discuss your own political prospects
with that lobbyist"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum
I'm not absolutely certain whether
he was lobbying or I was electioneer.
Ing"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
PLEASURE OF GIVING

<sCKIMBACK, the banker, is acqnir-
- ing quite 9 reputation as a phi
lanfhropist," observed the druggist.
He's always giving to somebody or
something, and I notice that the sick
ening details always get into print. He
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08

Tribute 20 an Unknown. Genius
who started the Bacon-Shake
speare controversy"
"How should / know" rejoined Mr.
Stormington Barnes. "Whoever start
ed it knew his business. 1t turned ou'
to be the most wonderful press agent
stuff In the history Of the drama"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08

Didn't Live Happily Ever After.
'This Is a queer novel you bought;
half the pages are blank"
YES, you will notice on page lac
the hero and heroine quarrel lever to
speak again."
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
j Cold Audience

a Gold Audience.
II once played Macbeth when. ther,
were only fifteen people In the house.
said the eminent tragedian.
ut must have been uphill work"
ut was, indeed. And to. make mat.
tiers worse, seven Of the Aftsen came
In expecting to see d musical comedy
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
aaaido the Stream.

"A boy with q bent pin and 4 piece
of string viii catch more flsh than :
man with 4 fancy OUTFIT remarked
the affable sportsman.
II have heard so.r replied the small
boy whose luck had been bad. .But
you can't believe most Of the fist
stories thee city feliers make %"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
Hard to Blend.

Hard to Blend.
Mr.. Peavish says that although he
would be the last man on earth to
criticise any lady of his acquaintance,
nevertheless he has eve met one
who could successfully combine the
high-school giggle with the middle-aged
spread.-Dallas News.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
Creating Rivalry.

Creating Rivalry.
sWhy did you quit quoting poetry IN
your speeches"
7 found that my constituents went
home and read up the poets instead
Of giving undivided attention TO my
remarks
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
q sinister Motive.

Mi. Neighbors-Why don't you con
suit Or. cutter7 y there's anything
really the matter with You he'll cure
you inside Of q month. Your wife will
pay the bill. 4
Mr. Neversweat-Yeahi I'm on *
her. She wants to get mo nxed up DC
I'll have to get q Job.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
Not What She Meant.

Nod WHAT she McaHt. G
Miss De Vere-Yes, he actually said
your cheeks were like roses.
Miss Vane (delightedly)-That's lay
ing It on pretty thick.
Miss De Vere-Yes; he remarked
about that, too.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08

'What portion Of Hamlet" do. you
like best?"
.sThe interview with the players"
replied Mr.. Stormington Barnes. Not
N Of the actors wanted to stop re-
hearsal and talk about q closed shop
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
lt,s crooI Woild..

It's 4 CrooI Woild..
Panhandler-On de level. Mister. I
amt ct nothin' in three days.
Prospect-Nothing like exercising
ones will power. BIO. You're OF to q
good start. so don't let anybody for
chilly feed you.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
The Trenbler.

The TreEnbler.
Askit-What do you think Of this
scheme Of t~elegraphfng without wires7
Tellit-That's nothing new. My wife
has been kicking my shins under the
table for the last 20 years.n-Elec-
trical Experimenter.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
The Bottineau Courant
owned and Controlled ~ Upwards u
Four Hundred and Fifty Bettinsau
County Farmers
sottineau Cooperative Publishing ca
Publisher
chard Costello. Editor and Manager
Entered at the Postoffice ct Bottineau
North Dakota IS Second Class
Mail Matter

said the same thing last year, they
were accused Of attempting to bank
rupt the state by unbusinesslike fl
nancing.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
No More Efficient

No More Efficient. !.
Orator-When was In Africa n
discovered q tribe whose husbands all
wore rings In their noses.
Heckler-And were they led round
any easier than the rest Of us?-rit-
Bits.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08

Welcome, stranoen
Hes the sort of fellow you like
to play poker with"
.aThat SOL"
Yes. Doesn't play well enough t.
win much and can afford to lose"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
Advanced English

Advanced English.
Jessie-Billy swears awfully.
James Observation-Disclosures, !
can do better myself-Notre Dame
Tugaler.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
An Expert.

sAre you q skilled chauffeur?"
Eyes, sirl Why, I've been in nine
collisions and run ove five persons,
and every time / get away before any
body could get my ~nnInherr"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08

Young Doctor-l haven't lost a pa
tient since hung up my single.
Other Doctor wish I had your
luck. All mlne got well.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08

Think This Over.
It's wicked to deceive your wife,
And any man
Makes the great error Of his life
Who thinks he can.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
All Manner Of Men.

All Manner Of Men.
"Some men," remarked the admirel
Of poetry, Ego into politics with the
idea Of leaving footprints on the sands
Of time
"Somendo." replied Senator Sorghum.
"And others are lucky If they get on;
without having their thumbprints
taken"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
DRAWING Il LINE

DRAWING TIL line
e lows = hear i woman taileins
baby talk.
MI, too, but not 90 i doGs
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
4eNaslcount I'm.

q corfespondent. 4. NJ. sends N I
usable little tx. Quite all right "a fhe
eye though perhaps not 80 good tc
the ear. M thfs
Sts NMiss Dayycollete turned her hackl aoE|
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-08
4 MINOR POINT.

'Have you any reference books OF
Napoleon Bonaparte,'' asked the timit
old lady in 4 public library.
Thousands OF them, madam" re
pied the librarian. proudly. What
particular phase Of the Great Corsi
cans career do you wish to studyf'
II don't suppose you'd call It a phase
81 his career. and I'm sure won1
have to study thousands Of books, hul
III would like to know why he Is q
often pictured with his arms folded
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
WILL BUILD A NEW
BUSINESS BLOCK
Tws Or Three Story Structure
Ts Be Erected On Main
Street
As EsssTmess Expands the Trend Is
Nowthward From Union Square

fho work of removing a house at
tho corner of Main and Buck streets
TO Hhs rear of the property purchased
by Louis Wolfe and S. Kaminsky Is
practically completed. This leaves a
vacant lot on the city's main street on
which a new business block is to be
erected this spring.
The new block will have frontage
Of 70 feet and depth of SO feet. How
high tho building will be has not been
decided as yet. In size the building
Will approximate that of the Peloquin
block On the opposite side of Main
street.
There will be a division into three
stores on the street floor with Offices
in the second story and if third story
is added this will probably contain
hall. There will also be garage to
hold several cars.
From present indications business
will move northward as the city grows.
Today there are no vacant stores in
the city and few if any vacant Offices.
If new commercial business is to be
added TO the life of the city such
blocks as that about to be built will
sooB be filled with tenants.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
MANUFACTURERS HOLD
THEIR ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Eastern
Connecticut Manufacturers Associa-
ton was held at Danielson, Monday
evening, followed by banquet at the
Assawauga hotel. Representative of
factories in all parts of eastern Con-
necticut were present. An address on
industrial Problems of the Day" was
delivered by R. G. Steele, an econom-
list and lecturer Of Boston Officers
were elected as follows:
President, ]. F. Gardner, Jr., of
Danielson; vice president, Charles
Bragg, Central Village; secretary, Jo-
seph L. Ryan, Putnam; executive CON-
mittee, J. Arthur Atwood, Wauregan
Samuel Butterworth, Plainheld; John
G. johnson, Putnam; George A. Gard
ner, Putnam; c. H. Truesiell, Alta
waugan; J. F. Gardner, Danielson
Charles Bragg, Central Village; Jo-
. ,ph L. Ryan, Putnam; Henry J. Thay-
er, Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
BURGLARS AGAIN
ACTIVE In POM. FRET
Charles F. SWANS House En-.
tered and Clothing Stolen
Therefrom
Place Under Lease To Morton Otis
OF New York

Notwithstanding that Bradley ct al
burglars, are behind the bars for burg
laries committed in Woodstock and
Pomfret, there has been evidence re-
Gently that there are other thieves
at large who are willing to take a
chance and continue the work.
Monday evening it was discovered
that the Charles, F. Swain place il
Pomfret had been entered and ran
sacked and quantity Of clothing stol-
en-. As none Of the furnishings are
missing so far rs known, officers called
to work on the case are of the opinion
that it is the work of amateurs seeking
warmer garments.
The Swain place Is under lease te
Morton Otis of New York, who occu-
pies it summers. Until he furnishes a
list of articles in the house it can not
be determined definitely what is miss
ing, but it is not believed that the
thieves took much but some property
belonging to Mr.. Swain and his broth
err. AS now checked up the property
taken consists Of an army overcoat
and trench overcoat that were worn
by Leonard S. Swain, who was in SER
vice during the World War, and be
came second lieutenant; some socks.
shirts, underwear and two black der
by hats.
Charles Swain was at the place all
of Saturday afternoon until O'Clock
in the evening. When he left the
premises everything was secure. He
eturned again about o'clock Mon
lay evening and found that the house
had been entered and ransacked. 1t
was learned that entrance was gained
by breaking a pane of glass in base
ment window and then turning the
catch. Officers have only Sigh. clues
to work on.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
STEAL AGED COUPLES.
FLOCK OF HENS
Chicken Thieves Active.-Be-
lieve Birds Go To Rhode
Island
Putnam and Pomfret Landing CooPs
Cleaned Out

A few nights ago chicken thieves
visited the hen house of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Crowthers and stole their flock
If birds valued at SIS or more. The
Crowthers live in Pomfret Landing
and are an aged couple to whom the
loss means a great deal.
Last Saturday the Putnam police
were notified that several nights be-
fore hen thieves had raidei the coops
of F. J. French, farmer in the Saw
yer district, and cleaned them out.
The loss is estimated at $3.50 or more.
Mr.. French found automobile tracks
in the road leading toward Providence.
The automobile is responsible for
many such thefts. Crooks leave the
cities in their high power ear, rob sew
eral roosts and return before day
break in time to pose as farmers just
arriving with load of hens for mar
ket.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
Orders Gas Rate Reduced
And Meter Charge Abolished
Decision of Public Utility Commission Is
of State Wide Interest. Same Con-
ditiOns in Other Cities
pam Pays Higher and Meter Charge, But City Has
Made No Protest.

ford and other places in the state,
While enforced In Putnam, this city
has made no protest.
The commission declares in the vol
luminous decision which goes exhaust.
lively into the financial status of the
company, that the rates are unreason-
able
After showing that the company has
continued for ten years to pay eight
per cent dividends to stockholders
with ten per cent in 1912, thirteen per
cent In 1918, and twelve per cent !
1916, on the capital of $500, 900, and
that the company reports showed a
profit and loss surplus in 1919 of
$545,373.,1 IA, the decision says:
'It would be an unjust and unfair
rate making policy to permit stock
holders of a utilities company during
prosperous years to receive extra
dividends over and above fair return
on the value Of the property and reg
ular patrons during the lean years to
pay increased rates in order to main
tain q fair standard of return
The prices of gas March l will &C
back from $3.50 to $1.40 per thousand
feet and the meter charge will be
discontinued by the decision.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
WILL PROB
ABLY COME JULY 18TH

Word received by the president,
Mrs. w. J. Bartlett, to the effect that
in all probability Chautauqua will
come to Putnam the week of July %
if acceptable to the officers of the To-
cal association.
The president states that the later
date will be more pleasing than the
earlier one of July 4th, when many
people go away over the holiday. The
farmers also prefer the later date, as
it comes between haying seasons, af-
fording them a better opportunity to
attend.
Next Monday Mrs. Bartlett will adj
dress the smaller children in the pub
lie schools, urging them to begin saw
ing their pennies for Junior Chautau-
qua tickets. Possibly a Junior Chau-
tauqua bank will be opened. At least
some means will be taken to have the
children save to buy their own tickets
this year, as it establishes habits of
thrift as we'll as assures each child
having a ticket.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
DIR. SHARPE ELECTED
A LIFE MEMBER

At the annual meeting of the Con
necticut Temperance Union, held at
the Hotel Garde in Hartford, Tuesday,
DR.. w. H. Sharpe of this city, one OF
the oldest dentists in Connecticut, was
reelected life member of the organ
ization, of which he has been mem
Der q great many years. DR.. Sharpe Is
the only eastern Connecticut man ir
the list of directors of the association
which will strive to have certain pro-
hibition enforcement measures enact
ed at the present session Of the state
legislature.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
OPERATE ON REV. Mr.. MERRILL
Congregational Pastors Condition Is
Satisfactory This Morning

The condition of Rev. Boynton s.
Merrill of the Congregational church
was reported as "satisfactory' this
Friday morning, and he was said to be
"as comfortable as could be expecte
ct this time" at the Day klmball HOS
pital.
Mr.. Merrill had not been feeling
we'll for some months. While an OPP
Grafton for Appendicitis was not ur-
cent, it was decided that it would
have to be performed scorer or later
Mr.. Merrill decided to have 1T done at
once and he was taken to the ooerat-
ing room, Tuesday morning. The op-
Grafton was most successful and ne
made a quick recovery from the ether
and is getting along nicely.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
FIRE IN INTERCHANGEABLE
Spark From Locomotive Thought To
Have Started Blaze

Fire on the roof Of a large four
tenement house in Mechanicsville, on
Tuesday morning, caused loss esti-
mated at from $500 to $500.
Shortly after a north bound passe9-
ger train passed by on the tracks be-
low where several tenement houses
are located, south of the French River
Inn ,one Of the houses was seen to be
on fire and it is thought that the blaze
was started by spark from the loco
motive of the train.
An alarm was given and the fire
men from the mill soon laid line of
hose. The high wind caused the fire
to burn briskly and it gave the volun-
teer fire fighters stubborn battle for
a short while. The roof was badly
damaged and water did some damage
to the interior and to household goods
in the upper tenements.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28

WA the citizens Of Putnam paying
g q thousand feet for gas, with an
additional meter charge Of fifty cents
a nSatA, a decision of the public util-
ties eOmmission ordering the Meriden
Gas Light Company to reduce its rates
fron $3.50. to $1.40 per thousand and
10 dlpcootinue the meter charge Of ff-
~ esnts, Is of especial interest here.
Wits every public service corpora
tsoa occupies . position of its own, 1t
wo1id appear that there is at least an
epportaaity for hearing on local con-
dit&oas If the matter is taken before
rhe commission. From the decision
reAdored, 1t appears that dividends
paid il the past and income added to
a surplus fund are considered by the
conmassion in deciding whether or not
= pubkc service corporation is justi-
hed In increasing rates.
The recent action of the public util-
tiles commission WAS taken on petition
o Hbe cosncil Of the city of Meriden,
and b of statewide interest in view of
the fact that similar charges for SER
vico ~ that in Mefiden have been en-
forced and subject to protest in New
Haven, Hartford, Middletown, SIAM
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
is GRAND NEPHEW
OF SITTIN G BULL
Chief Blue Sky, Full Blooded
Sioux Indian, In Putnam
Giving Entertainments
Says White Man Taught Indian To
Drink Fire Water, Then Took IL Away

With the old sun shining overhead
from a clear heaven. Chief Blue SKY
a full-blooded Sioux Indian, wake
into the editors sanctum Thursda,
afternoon and said How" He was
bedecked with beaded ornaments but
he was far from looking or acting like
the savage of the story book. Chief
Blue Sky has pleasing smile and car
handle the English language, for he
is former student of Carlisle, OF
which he is q graduate.
The Chief traces his ancestry back
to the historic Chief Sitting Bull He
is a grand nephew of that old warrior
who was the grandfather of CHIEF
Kewaketa, brother of Chief Blue
Sky's grandfather.
Chief Blue Sky was bora forty years
ago at Rosebud reservation in South
Dakota. His parents died when he
was an infant. He was brought up by
his grandmother. He studied and en-
tered Carlisle. where he finished his
education.
Five years ago, with the thermom.
eter lowering around 20 degrees be-
,ow zero, Chief Blue Sky set out on q
little hike of 1900 miles. and made
Boston in three months, three weeks
and two days, averaging 20 miles q
lay. He has been in Hearty every
town and city in New England and
earns his living by furnishing enter,
tainment in lodges, societies, clubs
and theatres. His speciality is giving
limitations of birds and animals and
of Indian dances, war wh2ops, scalp
ing scenes and other characteristics of
his race. He appeared at CATHERINE
# Odd Fellows and RebeAahs in this
city Wednesday night and furnishe
an interesting program. He expects
to remain in Putnam for some days.
The chief told of being bitten by a
.attle snake and CT curing himself
To effect cure he said he cut the
poisonous wound and burned out the
poison. drank two quarts of whiskey
and used some Indian salve. He was
bitten at s O'Clock in the morning, but
was out of bed at o'clock the same
afternoon.
Speaking of whiskey thsychief said
with a smile: "You can saythat Cmef
Blue Sky says that the white man
taught the Indians how to drink whis-
kew and that the Indian taught the
white man how to smoke the pipe OF
peace, but now the white man has
taken away the fire water-at least
made it very hard to GET
The chief will return to Putnam
February 23rd to advertise movine
,;ctnre "The Last of the Mohicans,"
to be put on here that day.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
PETTY CRIMES REPORTED
TO PUTNAM POLICE

Among the petty crimes reported to
the police the past week was an appar-
ent attempt to set fire to Franklin's
lunch cart on Livery street. The cart
was broken into, but as far ras could
be learned nothing was stolen. 1t was
found where books and papers had
been gathered into pile and set on
fire.
Adelard Marion reported that dur
ing Friday night the coil and batteries
to his gasolene wood saving machine
had been stolen. Another owner of .
similar machine also reported a SIM
liar loss.