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more. He abused both the starshi-
ma [village policeman and headmanl
and the magistrates. ''You magis-
trates," he said, ARE in league with
thieves. If you weer honest men
you would never have acquitted Sem
ka" Yes, there was no doubt that
Pal1hom was i'll pleased both with
the magistrates and with his neigh
bors. He began to live more and
more apart on his land, and to have
! less and less to do with the Mir
At this time there arose a rumodr
that some of the peasantry therea-
bouts were thinking of emigrating.
This made Pakhom think to himself:
"But there is no reason why I
should leave my land. If some o {
should leave my land. II some of
the others go. why, it will make all
the more room for me. l can buy
up their land. and so hedge myself
in all round. l should live much
more comfortably then. AT present
am too cramped.
1t happened soon afterwards that
Pakhom was sitting at home one
day, when a travelling peasant
dropped in. Pakhom gave him a
nights lodging and a meal, and
then questioned him, in the course
of conversation, as to whence in the
name of God he had come. To this
the peasant replied that he had
come from lower down the river
from a spot beyond the Volga,
where he had been in service. Then
he went on to relate how a settle
ment was being formed there, ey-
cry settler being enrolled in the
Mir and allotted ten dessiatins of
land. 1t was such land, too, he
said and grew such ryel Why, the
straw of the rye was tall enough TO
hide a horse, and thick enough to-
gether to make a sheaf per five
handfuls, One peasant, he went on,
who had arrived there poor man
and had nothing but his two hands
to work with now grew his fifty
dessiatins of wheat. Indeed, during
the past year that man had made
5000 roubles by his wheat alonel
Pakhom's soul was fired by this,
and he thought to himself Why
should l stay here, poor and cramp-
ed up, when / might be making
such fine living as that? will
sell out here-both land and home
stead-and go build myself new
house and farm there with the mon
ey. Here. in this cramped-up spot,
life is one long worry. At any rate,
might take a trip there and make
inquiries
SO when the summer came he got
himself ready and set out. He took
a steamer down the Volga Samara,
and thence tramped 400 versts till
he came to the place. 1t was all
that had ben described. The peas
ants lived splendidly, with ten des-
siatins of free land to each soul,
anu lie WIS OoohlCA " "a NCA(CA-A~
by the Mir. Moreover. he was told
that anyone who came there with
money could buy additional land
as much as ever he wanted-right
out and in perpetuity. For three
1oubles desiatin a man could have
the very finest land possible, and to
any extent.
All this Pakhom learnt, and then
returned home in the autumn. He
began straightway to sell out, and
succeeded in disposing both of land,
buildings, and stock at a profit.
Then he took his name off the Mrs
books, waited for the spring. and de-
parted to the new place with his
family.
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enth day arrived at the camp OF the
Bashkirs. Everything turned out
20 be as the merchant had said
The people there lived in hide-tilted
wagons. which were drawn up by
the side of river running through
the open steppe. They neither
paoughed the land nor ate corn.
while over the steppe wandered
droves of cattle and Cossack horses.
the foals being tied to the backs OF
the wagons and their dams driven
up 70 them. twice a day TO give
them suck. The chief sustenance of
the people was mares milk. which
the women made into a drink called
kumiss. and then churned the ku-
miss into cheese. In fact, the only
drink the Bashkirs knew was either
kumiss or tea, their only solid food
mutton. and their only amusement
pipe-playing Nevertheless they all
of them looked sleek and cheerful.
and kept holiday the whole yesr
round. In education they were sad
ly deficient, and knew no Russian,
but were kindly and attractive folk
at that.
AS soon as they caught sight Of
Pakhom they came out of their wa
CONS and surrounded the guest Al
interpreter was found, and Pakhom
told him that he had come to buy
land At once the people we're de-
lighted, and, embracing Pakhom
fervently. escorted him to well-ap-
pointed wagon, where they made
him sit down on a pile of rugs
topped with soft cushions, and set
about getting some tea and kumiss
ready A sheep was killed, and a
meal served of the mutton, after
which Pakhom produced the gifts
from his tarantass Tight two-wheel-
ed cartl. distributed them round,
and shared out also the tea. Then
the Bashkirs fell to talking among
themselves for a while, and finally
bid the Interpreter speak.
81 am to tell you" said the inter-
prefer, that they are greatly taken
with you, and that it is our custom
to meet the wishes of a guest in
every possible way, in return for the
presents given us. Since. therefore.
you have given us presents, say
now what there is OF ours which
you may desire. so that we may
grant it you"
What I particularly DESIRE re-
piled Pakhom, sis some of your
land Where | COTE FROM he con-
tinued, there is not enough land,
and what there is is ploughed out,
whereas you have much land, ami
good land. such as / have never
before beheld."
THhe interpreter translated, and
the Bashkirs talked aagin among
themselves. Although Pakhom
could not understand what they
we're saying, hec ould see that they
kept crying out something in merry
tones and then bursting into laugh
ter. At last they stopped and look
ed at Pakhom, while the interpreter
spoke.
Il am to tell you" he said, that
in return for your kindness we are
ready to sell you as fuch land as
you may wish. Mertly make ges-
ture with your hand to signify how
much, and it shall be yours.
At this point, however, the peo-
pie began to talk among themselves
again, and to dispute about some
thing. On Pakhom asking what it
was, the interpreter told him
Some of them say that the Starshi-
ma ought to be asked first about the
land, and taht nothing should be
done without him. while others say
that that is not necessary"
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An elder sister came from the
town to visit younger one The ell
der one was married to a tradesman,
and the younger to peasant. AS
the two drank tea and talked the ell
der sister began to boast and make
much of her life in town-how she
livtd and went about in ease and
comfort, dressed her children we'll,
had nice things to eat and drink, and
went skating, walking, and to the
theatre.
The younger sister was vexed at
this, and retorted by running down
the life of bridesmaids wife and
exaIting her own country one.
For my part, should not care to
exchange my life for yours, she
said. II grant you ours is an une-
ventful existence and that we know
no excitement; yet you, on the 9th
er hand, with all You're fine living,
must either do very large trade
indeed or be ruined You know the
proverb; Loss is Gains elder bro
Their. Well, you may be rich to-day.
but tomorrow you may find yourself
in the street. We have better
way than that, here in the country.
The peasants stomach may be thin,
but it is long. That is to say, he
may never be rich, yet he viii al
ways have enough
The elder sister took her up
quickly.
Enough indeed?s she retorted.
Enough with no fine dresses or
company? Why, however hard your
man may work, you have TO live in
mud, and will die there-yes, and
your children after you"
ooh, no. replied the younger.
'Tis likethis with us. Though we
may live hardly, the land is at least
our own, and we have no need to
bow and scrape to anyone. But You
in town-you live in an atmosphere
Of scandal To-day all may be well
with you, but tomorrow the evil
eye may look upon you, and your
husband find himself tempted away
by cards or wine or some light-of-
love. and you and yours find your
selves ruined Is it not so?"
Pakhom, the younger sisters hus-
y nj, had been listening near the
stove.
'fThat is true, he said I have
been turning over our mother earth
since my childhood, so have had no
time to get any foolishness into my
head. Yet l have one grievance
too little land Only give me land,
and l fear no man-no, not even
the Devil himself"
The two women finished their tea,
chartered little longer about dress.
washed up the crockery, and went to
bed
All this time the Devil had been
sitting behind the stove, and had
heard everything. He was delighted
when the PEASANTS wife led her hus
band on to brag-led him on to
hoast that, once given land, not ev-
en- the Devil himself should take it
from him.
Splendid" thought the Devil. 81
will try fall with you, I viii give
you much and-and then take It
away again.
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Pakhom inquired of the merchant
as to how to reach the country 0 f
the Bashkirs, and as soon as his in
formant had departed, got ready for
the journey Leaving his wife at
home. and taking with him only his
workman, he set cut first for the
town, where he bought a chest OF
tea, vodka. and other gifts, as the
merchant had advised. Then the
two drove on and on until they had
covered 500 versts. and on the sew
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VETERINARIAN

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COMMISSIONER and CAREY ACT
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the system, thus reducing the infiammoq
ton and assisting Nature in restoring
normal conditions.
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Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
FIRED OFF RIFLE
William Taylor Says IL Was an Aeei.
dent.-PAys 81 and Costs

William Taylor, who lives in a
house at the rear of Rosoff's Garage,
was arraigned in the city court Mon
day morning before Judge Geissler.
charged with firing rifle off within
the city limits. He pleaded not guilty
but evidence was introduced by Pro-
scouting Attorney Carpenter and Cap
tain Of Police Delage. upon which
Taylor was adjudged guilty and fined
81 and costs of 81.
Taylor said that she'll had become
stuck in the rifle barrel and that when
he tried to pry it out with an ice pick,
it exploded. The bullet went through
a window in RosofF's Garage. in which
workmen were busy. They were not
harmed. however Taylor claimed the
firing off Of the gun was an accident
Mrs. Taylor was in court and vouehed
for her husbands statement and had 3
few other things to say to the court
which Judge Geissler took no offense
at and quickly disposed Of the case.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
MAGNAN
RESIGNS HIS OFFICE
Retires as Vice President of
Canadian Athletic Club
tournaments In Progress

Alderman Honorius Magnan re-
signed as vice president of the Cana
dian Athletic Club at the meeting last
Sunday at the rooms on Providence
street. his decision to retire from Of
fee being received with regret Al
derman Magnan has new business in
terests that will demand more of his
time, and for this reason resigned his
club office The vacancy was filled by
the election Of Emile Lavoie.
The meeting was presided over hy
the president, Adhemar Benoit. ana n
lengthy docket of business was trans
acted Il was reported that progress
is being made in the arrangement Of
details for bid whist tournament be-
tween club members and Cargill eoun-
ell, Knights of Columbus, this te begia
shortly. Plans are also complete for
the commencement of a chess tourna-
ment between club members, tins to
start next Sunday.
There is unusual interest among
the members of the club who are COM
peting in the large board checker
tournament. They are thinking of en-
deavoring to arrange for checker
exhibition by Victor Townsend. cham
pion Of greater Boston, who some
weeks ago gave a demonstration Of his
skill before membe $ Of the Putnam
Chess and Checker Club
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
LETTERS ARRIVE LATER
Early Morning Mail Out Of Boston
Gets to Putnam Now at $40

A change in the method of getting
the early morning mail out Of Boston
into the Grosvenordales, Mechanics
vile and Putnam, has just become ef
fective, the pouches now being car
ried on trolleys Of the Connecticut
Company. Guy Tito has been carry
ing this mail for nearly a year. in his
public service automobile, from North
Grosvenordale TO Putnam.
Under the new arrangement the
mail comes from Boston to Worces-
ter. to Webster. and from there, by
taxi to North Grosvenordale, where it
is picked up by crews in charge of
trolley cars. Pouches are delivered
at postoliiees or postmasters and their
agents, along the line to Putnam. This
new method of getting this early
morning mail to Putnam, makes the
mail arrive here 35 minutes later than
heretofore, or at $40. Letter car
riers get "on the job" later nowadays.
but have 10 work later in the day.
Guy Tito, who carried this mail and
was thus engaged mornings, announc
es he is again ready to serve the pub
lie mornings. as well as the rest of the
day. Phone his house. 4SS. or the of
fee, 5S5.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
FRANK r. WHITMAN
CHOSEN PRESIDENT

Frank X. Whitman was elected pres
ident of the Putnam Motors, Inc. To-
cal dealers in Studebaker cars and
operators of garage, at the annual
meeting last evening Thursday at
the Offices in old Hammond hall, Main
and Harris streets.
Other officers chosen were: Vice
president. Nathan Eecleson; secretary.
Archibald Macdonald, Jr.; treasurer,
John Dean, Jr.: assistant secretary
and treasurer, Thomas j. Howarth.
During the meeting Mr.. Eccleson
was elected manager Of the concern,
fact that will find approval with his
many friends, for he is widely known
in this vicinity, especially among au-
tomobile owners.
Oscar Rich and Richard l.. Reeves,
the latter of Danislson, were appoint
ed as statesmen for the corporation.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
POLICE CAPTAIN
DESTROYS LIQUOR

II those who continue to like their
sip Of liquor, in these days Of Vol
steadism, could have witnessed wha.
transpired at police headquarters last
Sunday morning. they would have
wrung their hands in anguish and
cried out against "A wilful waste of the
kind Of dynamite that men drink now
adays despite the awful effects upon
their systems.
For had these men been at the sta
ton, they would have seen Captain Of
Police Delage pour gallon after gallon
of moonshine and wine into the sink
and afterward view barrels Of mash
strewn on the dump.
The stuff destroyed was seized by
the police in a raid at the home of
Mrs. Mary Dcmar. Woodstock avenue,
Friday night, Feb 3 As told in last
weeks paper, she was fined $500 and
costs. which she paid, for possessing
the liquer and also still.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
JOSEPH DUMAS PAYS
CITY COURT S42O. 80
Soft Drink Establishment Own
err Is Fined $500 For Lii
quor Law Violations
Judge Geissler Imposes $500 Penalty
on Two Counts

\ 500 fine. with costs of 5000,
was the penalty imposed on Joseph
Dumas Of Providence street, by Judge
Geissler at a session of the city court
yesterday Thursday morning when
Mr.. Dumas appeared for the hearing
on the charges brought against him.
that he possessed intoxicating liquors
with intent to sell and with having
reputation for selling the stuff He
demurred TO the complaint. thereby
admitting his guilt, the court over
ruling the demurrer. finding the de
PENDANT guilty. Judge Geissler inn
posed fine Of $500 on each count
and the costs amounted to S20.99.
Mr. Dumas paid the fine and costs and
was released.
Mr.. Dumas was arraigned in court
last Monday morning, when he enter
ed plea of not guilty to the charges
mentioned above He was released
under bonds of 5000. the hearing be-
ing set for next Monday morning
However, arrangements were made to
have the hearing yesterday, and the
outcome was as already stated.
Prosecuting Attorney John F Car
penter said Monday that he would
amend the charges against Dumas by
adding the allegations that Dumas ac-
tually sold moonshine whiskey to three
persons. However. he did not make
such charges or introduce such evi-
dence. Mr. Dumas decision to dcmur
to the complaint having removed this
necessity on the part Of Attorney Car
penter to gain the ends sought the
penaliziug Of Mr.. Dumas under the
charges brought against him.
MIR Dumas place was raided BY the
police a week ago. but the officers dis
covered nothing at the time of the Wis
IL TO cause them TO make any arrests
At special session Of court yes
terday Thursday afternoon Ameri-
co Sebastino and Amedo ZamaRne
were each fined SIS and costs. The
homes Of these men on Mechanics
street were raided by the police some
weeks ago and a large quantity Of
vine was seized.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
ARRANGE TO MEET DOCTOR
WHEN GOING TO HOSPITAL

To avoid disappointment in not be-
ing able to see physicians connected
with the Day Kimball Hospital, people
are advised that il sill be a good plan
to call up the doctor they wish 70 see
at the hospital and make an appoint
ment to see him there. II is stated
that numerous times a person calls at
the hospital to see doctor for CONSUL
tation or treatment, only TO find that
the doctor will not be at he hospital
that day, or else the person must wait
until the doctor finishes his business in
hand and can go to the hospital. Max
ing appointments with doctors, before
going to the hospital, is the sugges-
ton and advice Of an official Of the
institution.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
MILL PROTESTS
AGAINST TAXES
Putnam Mfg. Co. Complains to
Board of Relief About
Property Assessment
Asks That Valuation of Tenements
Be Reduced from S23. 900 to STAG

Although the Board Of Relief Of the
town Of Putnam has not, so far. had
as many requests for redress as year
ago. there is at least one complaint on
file that constitutes a knotty problem
for the board to solve. The Putnam
Manufacturing Company afiiims that
its mill tenements are greatly over
assessed and asks that the valuation
be reduced. The assessed value of
machinery owned by the Nightingale
Morse is also made subject for dis
cussion, the corporation complaining
that the assessors have overvalued the
mechanical equipment of the concern.
The tenement houses of the Put
nam Manufacturing Company, the as
sessed value of which is complained
about, are located on Church street
and Ballou street, there being about
% buildings in all. providing SO tene-
ments. These are assessed for about
$4,000 and the company says that
their fair value is about $4,000.
1t is stated that the mill officials as
HttN Nlai lNt tenement hpuSe1 Of lNt
company are not assessed on an
equal basis with those owned by other
Putnam manufacturing establish
ments. The houses in question are
not new ones and should be looked up
on as such when valued, the mill men
are declared to assert. Arguing fur
ther they say that their tenement
houses are not assessed according to
the standard pursued in making sim
liar assessments and. that, therefore,
the value Of their holdings are over
estimated They ask the Board Of
Relief to reduce the assessed value Of
the tenement houses. to figure more
equal to their fair value.
The board. to date. has made no de-
cisions upon any requests for reduc
tions in assessments, but as the mem
bers are about to conclude their hear
ings, their findings in all cases brought
to their attention will be determined
upon next week and announcement
made Of their deliberations.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
SCHOOL TEACHERS MEET
Hold Conference at High School al
Call of Supt Wi,ham

Under the direction Of Ernest
Witham, superintendent Of schools, a
general teachers meeting was held in
the eighth grade room of the High
school last Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
Witham told the teachers of his de-
sire 10 help them constructively. He
said also that he would endeavor 10
promote little quiet evolution.
Some of the problems which reeeiv-
ed considerable attention were pen
manship, English, physical education.
tests and measurements.
A committee. consisting of Mrs.
Carrie Gascoigne. Miss Edith Kent
and Miss Bertha White was appointed
to read over the reports Of the State
Tuberculosis Commission with the
idea Of presenting at future meeting
concrete suggestions for a course in
physical education.
The testing and measurement pro
gram will be approached gradually.
1t is Of great importance since it en-
ables the superintendent TO feel the
pulse" of the school system. Miss
Abbie Keith, Miss Eta Whiting and
Miss Emma Dutton will take charge
Of the work.
The Naional Educational Assoeia.
ton will hold it's annual meeting IN
Boston during the latter part Of July
Connecticut is making an intensive
drive for large membership in the
organization and the Putnam com
mittee. consisting Of Miss Ella Bal
lard, Miss Gertrude Warner and Ed
ward Snow will endeayor TO enroll eV
cry teacher.
In the future there will be one gen
cral meeting Of the teachers on th'
second Tuesday Of the month. Indi
vidual meetings of the teachers il
their own building will supplement th'
larger meetings.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
HARDWARE DEALERS
HONOR w. S. AMES
Connecticut Dealers Elect Local
Dealer President of State
Association

Warren s. Ames Of Putnam was to-
day elected president Of the connec
ticut Hardware Dealers Association,
al the annual meeting held in Hart
ford. Mr. Ames is manager Of the
store 81 Chandler d Morse. hardware
dealer 81 Putnam, and is widely
known in this vicinity His friends
will be delighted to hear Of this new
honor that has been conferred upon
him
Mr.. Ames is also director Of the At
lantic Coast Hardware Company Of
Boston, jobbing house that is owned
by retail hardware dealers of New
England. That he was chosen for
this Office is regarded as distinct rec
ognition of his intimate knowledge Of
the hardware business, his sound
judgment and valued counsel.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
LOUIS WOLFE SOLE OWNER
OF NORWICH MOTOR CAR co

Sole ownership Of the Norwich Mo
tor Car Company. of Norwich, is now
vested in Louis Wolfe Of Putnam. well
known local business man, who for
merly was proprietor Of the Dayville
Grain & Coal Company and in recent
years has been at the head of the Put
nam Motor Mart, Inc. Mr.. Wolfe has
been heavily interested for several
years in the Norwich concern and be-
comes sole owner through his aequir-
ing the stock held by Benjamin +.
Kreiger of Norwich The concern op-
crates garage and deals in Stude-
baker automobiles. Mr.. Wolfe will
make his headquarters in Putnam,
consolidating his Norwich interests
with his Putnam affairs.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
NEW VfcTRoLA DELIGHTS
INMATES AT TOWN FARM

Inmates Of the Putnam Town Farm
are delighted with the Nietrola and
records which recently went 10 the
farm as a gift Of generous people Of
Putnam. Funds for the purchase Of
the instrument and records were so
licited BY Mrs. Annie Kilborn, Miss
Beatrice |. Pomeroy and Miss Annie
Z. Lathrop, who have expressed their
appreciation of the cooperation they
received or their tour Of solicitation
they finding a prompt and generous
response.
Sixteen records were delivered with
the Vietrola, and il Is stated that adj
ditional ones will be appreciated
Those having records they wish to
give to the farm. are asked to leave
them at the First National Bank or
the Peoples Store. Union Square
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
SENSATION IN TOWN

What, asks correspondent to The
Patriot, are the Putnam women com
ing to? Last week at a prominent So
cial affair a young lady was observed
wearing hosiery closely resembling the
variety known as the masculine sock.
On view in a local show window is the
latest thing in knicker suits for wo-
men. The payment Of the poll tax is
demanded from the women voters and
short hair has become the rule rather
than the exception. Well, never mind,
perhaps soon the men will begin TO
initiate the women. How about hats
for men with cherries and carrots and
grapes, etc, in a late Paris style7