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hardness of life on an impoverished
farm in Michigan. But mother and
son were equally determined that he
should have a scholars training. He
put himself through school and found
for himself where and when there would
be an exam for West Point. He took
it and passed almost at the top of the
list and went of all alone to the great
school on the Hudson.
His rating as an engineer proved that
he stood among the top of his class at
the Point. A "shavetail" (lieutenant)
stationed at Baltimore in the days of
the old Army, he found idleness all too
heavy on his swapping mind. Unaware
OF Army processes. he betook himself
one day to the ONCE of the chief of
staff in washington and asked to be
allowed to study science at Johns Hop
kinS University.
Won Permission to Study.
The eyes of the general twinkled be-
hind his glasses and he referred the
young and eager lieutenant to a SYM
pathetic but militarily correct official,
who happened to be the now famous
old warrior, Gen. Bliss. With due
Army technique, the permission" was
sent to young Squier's commanding Of
f1cer in Baltimore to detail him to study.
and Squier'S work-which was to be so
valuable both to the Army and to the
civilian world-got under way. If that
first general had not been so untechni-
cally understanding there might have
been another story
AS 1t was, there began studies which
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est: the fifth was that of the often
called wired wireless" to Squier.
A short time ago this same officer,
now Mai. Gen. Squier. retired, was
granted his second basic patent-al-
most, ii not quite, as revolutionary as
his first-what he has chistened the
monophone."
Maze Is illustrated.
Many an aspect of the technical and
tangled matter which is often called
the patent maze" is illustrated in his
story.
In it you see the characteristic mind
of the born inventor. In it is the an
swer to a question often asked-whether
the private inventor has a chance or
whether, with the growth of great in
duStrial laboratories, the genius of the
individual gets totally lost. In it is the
answer to what happens to the man
who develops new things while on the
Government pay roll In 1t is the pic
ture of the complicated legal structure
which surrounds the whole patent busi-
ness and the processes by which pat
ents are achieved.
Today, ION the retired list" at "a,
Gen. Squier is bundle of nervous en-
ergy, uttering, as it were, on high fire.
quency waves succinct sentences of pro-
found philosophy in rapid alienation
with pungent wit. Like most other
successful inventors of today, he is q
highly trained scientist.
Born of educated parents, through the
Widowhood of his mother he knew the
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rian. He seems to be displaying marked
address, and to be displacing fantasia
cality by common sense. The budget
disposed of, the question of amendment
of the constitution with view to giving
more power to the executive has to be
taken up. But, though the political
situation has better look, the shade
of the Liberum veto may still seem
to hover DER the political scene. On
the other hand, Mr.. Charles Dewey,
American financial adviser to the Polish
government, home on visit, is f1attering
upon Polish economic management and
optimistic as to Polish economic pros
poets. He advises American capital to
look into Polish opportunities.
\ X \
RUSSIA. Soviet authorities deny
that religious persecution exists in
Russia. To be sure, by sundry de-
crees rights as a juridical person are
denied to any church or other religious
institution, including the right of own
ership: ministers of religion are de-
barred from all political rights
churches may not maintain charitable
organizations nor may members of re-
ligious bodies or groups render material
aid to each other; the teaching of re-
ligion to any person under 1S is for
hidden, etc., etc, but no doubt even
the Strictest execution of these DEGREES
would not constitute religious persecu-
ton, as the Soviet authorities are
pleased to define that expression. The
Muscovite chiefs are innovators in
definition. as in all things and ques-
tionless improvers. i.e., from the Mus
covite point of view. To the Muscovite
gentry, as to the Weird Sisters, fair
is foul and foul is fair" and the art
of equivocation takes the pas of all
other arts.
AS a matter of fact, the clerics of
the older religions (for bolshevism may
not too Enthusiastically be styled re-
ligion of sorts), are being treated more
harshly than for eight years past, and
churches and monasteries are being
demolished or converted into clubs or
community centers, while the Goddess
League and such like organizations are
being encouraged by the Soviet au-
thorities. To be quite fair, however, one
must not omit to mention an argument
of some plausibility advanced by the
latter, namely. that the support given
by the orthodox rural priests to the
KuIaks against the collective farm
movement was civil treason making
suspect all the supporters Of the old
religions. The Kulaks being anathema
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vitha's time and the latter's very great
friend.
1t is possible to exaggerate the i'm
portance of HroSvitha's dramas in the
development of German literature, yet
it may be true, as some critics allege,
that they form the visible bridge be-
tween the few earlier attempts at
utilizing the forms. of the classical
drama for Christian purposes and the
miracle plays" However that may be,
the six dramas are productions of au-
thentic genius. exhibiting spirit sense
for dramatic effect. touches of genuine
pathoS, and not infrequent felicity of
expression. And, though it is quite
absurd to call Hrosvitha "the German
Terence" as some have done, one of the
dramas. "DulcitiuS," has an element of
comedy or, at any rate, farce. The
plots are all founded on legends of
glorification of the kinds of virtue most
cried up by the photographers. They
are written in Latin prose with an oc-
casional admixture of rhyme. They
were intended to be read aloud or re-
cited by the sisters of the convent;
that they were represented by those
pious ladies is extremely improbable.
But fantastic are the ways of fate.
Somewhere Anatole France gives de-
French tranSlationS of the dramas in
the theater Des Marionettes at Paris.
HroSvitha also wrote eight narrative re-
ligiouS poems and versif1ed historical
chronicle of the deeds of the Ottos;
all in Latin.
The millennial exercises included a
service in the ancient minister, read
ings from the poems and the chronicle,
and representations of several scenes
from the Comedies" Technically so
termed), ending with medieval chorals.
If just one scene of the past might
be revived might not one choose the
nunnery of .GanderShein in say, the
year 970, and the good nuns reciting
the grim catastrophe of "Callimachus, -
or the passage in "Dulcitius" where the
three holy maidens, Agape, Chionia and
Irene, are by humorous miracle saved
from the nefarious designs of Dulcitius?
X x
POLAND.-At last the Polish Sejm
has voted the budget. The parliament
tary situation has happily been purged
of much of its groteSquenesS since the
accession to Office of the new prime
minister, Bartel, upon the downfall OF
the curious government of colonies. "
To be sure, Bartel is Pilsudski man of
sorts. but he has a personality of his
own and he is a skillful parliamenta-
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MesOpOtamian Expedition May Reveal
Date of Deluge Through New Findings

The date Of the great flood, which,
according to the Bible. destroyed all
living things except those which were
taken aboard Noah's Ark, may soon be
determined definitely as result of
findings made by the Field Museum
oxford University joint expedition to
Mesopotamia, Stephen c. Simms. di-
rector of Field MUSEUM of Natural His
tory, announces. The expedition Is in
the seventh year Of its excavations on
the site of the ancient city of Kish. A
report on current operations has just
been received by Mr.. Simms.
The latest discovery of Importance.
says the report of l.. G. Watelin, field
of inscribed tablets which, 1t is be-
lieved, will indicate the year when the
biblical deluge occurred. These were
found far down in the lower strata of
the ruins of Kish, where traces of the
flood, confirming in substance much of
the Bible story, were discovered last
year. The tablets now turned up will
be deciphered by Prof. Stephen Lang
don Of oxford University, a noted
archeologist and director general Of the
expedition.
Regardless of whether the inscrip-
tionS on the tablets contain an actual
date, Prof. Langdon will be able to
TX the date approximately by study of
the form of the characters used in the
writing. The expedition previously had
unearthed and identified by periods
several series of tablets illustrating the
various forms Of hieroglyphics en-
ployed by inhabitants of Kish under
the different cultures that held sway
successfully during the city's turbulent
history.
An archaeological innovation-the APP
pliCation Of modern hydraulic engi-
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. roue tnrou9n Nentrat
~ Park ! noticed that two
~ pheasants had escaped
n from the little yards pro-
Vided by the city and were start.
ing out to see the world.
The male, with all his brilliant
pIumaee, went ahead; the lite
hen, in her drab gray costume,
followed meekIy behind.
II was a pertinent reminder Of
Mother Natures strange dis
elimination against her own sex.
The gentleman peacock is pre-.
scented with the glorious feathers;
the lady peacock has none. The
male animals of almost every
class have not only greater
strength, but handsomer coats
and much more splendid eolorina.
Why this manifest injustice?
No one knows the answer to
that question. But it suggests q
thought regarding the attitude Of
men toward women.
That attitude, as reflected in
an literature, has not been any.
thing to boast about.
The Bible fastens upon poor
Eve the responsibility for Adams
fall. Greek mythology blames
Pandora's curiosity for letting
loose upon the world it's flock of
nniseries.
! recently came across a quaint
volume published in 1852 by Sir
(Couyr
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WOMEN
BY BRUCE BARTON

Anthony Weldon, entitled "A
Brief History Of the Kings Of
England" The book omits all
particulars Of the reign Of Queen
Elizabeth, with this tart explana-
ton: "lf asked why I omit
Queen Elizabeth, ! answer ! have
nothing to do with women, and
wish never had"
Montaiene, in his old age, re.
marked that IL he were to live
again he would not marry "even
Wisdom herself" And most Of
the so-ealIed phiIoso piers have
felt innpelled at one time or an.
other to emit depreeiatory COM
ments about the other sex.
Such wise cracks are not hard
to utter. They inspire the male
part Of the audience with an easy
sense Of superiority, and they are
apparently not resented by the
ladies, who, secure in their sense
Of power, let them pass with a
laugh.
But IL seems rather cheap
humer. Disregardins every other
appeal to gallantry, the obvious
fact 10 that nature has given the
feminine sex in every classified
ton the harder and more dis
agreeable portion.
For this mean discrimination
whatever it's causs-every man
owes an obligation to every
woman everywhere.
. 1907
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Norwegian Is Given
Doyle Drama Rights

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, famous Eng
liSh Spiritualist, received an unusual
visit during a recent lecture engage
ment In Oslo. Georg Brochmann, a
young engineer with fair reputation
in the field of drama, approached the
author-spiritualist with an English
dramatization of one Of Sir Arthur's
novels In which the souls of a profess
sor and an undergraduate exchange
habitats. So farcical, but at the same
time interesting, was the denouement
as developed by the Norwegian that Sir
Arthur was immensely amused and be-
fore his departure allowed Brochmann
the world producing rights for the
play. Brochmann Is negotiating with a
local theater to present the ethereal
drama.
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Maybe He'll See the Joke.

From the Richmond News Leader.
That visiting Englishman who SAYS
Americans are not familiar with free
trade should hear our grocer talk about
some of his accounts.
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BOUT twoScore years ago a
~ young officer of the Army En-
"A gineers named George 0. Squier
4 \ was performing his assigned
duty in stringing telegraph
wire along the California Desert near
Espedero. He was trying to ground
his wire in the usual way of the Army
in the f1eld-by driving a spike into
the ground-and he was having no luck.
All about him was sand-sand and
cactus bushes. Having tried the sand,
the only other thing there was to try
was the cactus. He drove his spike into
the roots of a cactus husband it
worked. He had found his ground"
Seven years later, ana In direct con-
sequence, that Army engineer was
granted a patent upon the fifth of the
fundamental basic inventions of the
great wire-and-wireless communication
system of the world. The first was that
of the telephone to Bell; the second
was that of the telephone transmitter
to Berliner; the third was that of the
coil" to Pupin; the fourth was that of
the electrode vacuum tube to De For
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BY HENRY w. BUM.

following is a brief summary
of the most important news of
the world for the seven days
Il ended February Is:
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Copyright. 1907
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-03
KEEP IT TIDY

FEW weeks ago the Putnam Chamber of Commerce spon "A sored Cean-Up week. It success. However, a thorough cleaning of little avail unless some attempt is made to maintain the improved conditions.
 especially desirable this time of to keep the streets guters sidewalks free from debris It is the when the visitors the city is also the sea- when from ali parts of the United States and passing through These transient visitors will get better conception of Putnam they impressed with its cleanliness.
 previously related instances where visitors have favoraby impressed with the condition of city to remark it's outstanding cleanliness. We not nsinuang that it clean It we'll nevertheless to bring to mind the that the only the city kept clean is through the effort of the citizens themselves.
 There few reeeptaees for the disposition of waste material placed in the business section. It might be advanta have of these eceptaces It is possible to make attractive and easily noticeable We believe that these receptaces generally and conveniently placed neatly painted and ettered Please Deposit Rubbish Here would have tendency to keep the streets tidy than at present
 The condition of the business section evidences that citizens prone be When banana skin, paper bag other article hand the thoughtfuy consider person looks about for place deposit it. Failing to 8 receptacle hand the material is apt be dropped in the While such act does not bad condition multiplied several times unsght litter results
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-03
A PAT ON THE BACK

~urr o read of neighboring city darkness for time w and the citizens in wrangle voting sufficient tax
 a. in allow the city pay bills when we read oi ds
 of irregularities police departments and suspicion
 that officers connivng wit II not actuay eoope
 at;no with criminals; read of of city peing arrested under an blue law act of epra Tor
 opping Sunday baseball and when we read oi rapo
 mounting taxes conagraons distress que to disease epdemcs and one ana aholheI u arising situation detrimental to the peace comfort weare I of the cities where unfortunate situations have arisen Putnam to pat itself on It's muncpa hack in grateful recognition that of these untoward mel dents mar harmony and progress ot our own h city. , - ~
 We cannot deny that has experienced some un- peasant municipal vcissitude Those of who have lived har lon0 enough remember when blue laws forced to the letter group citizens brought legal acton against stores kept Sunday We have not forgotten mounting rate before revauaon or noperty values end to and adjust the gar neoues unequal Nor have we forgotten inc more recent years wrangle the manner in
 which our water system should be improved Putnam has not been nor is it. perfect We have had our little lam m differences Our salvation however the fact that after
 vexng trying problem is settled there IS little II any re- mainng animosiy.
 civic and political united created by temporary df erences have melted quickly away Municipal family disputes have speedily adjusted themselves and all has been Tor gotten Today this city and it's citizens normally harmon- ou Only very very small percentage of the people are pems Most of us are optimistic We have to start with an excellent location clean healthy city The tax paye vote to themselves current expenses and now and then special improvements They provide good schools Churches of all denominations maintained. We have an excellent hospital Race creed political belief does not enter community undertakings We are good natured hopeful energetic optimistic family trying to do our best for ourselves and city. We not fail to progress and effort within the mun cipal household
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-03
THE FOURTH

TOMORROW is Independence Day Tonight slumbers will be disturbed In this should have patience mory the when among those who kept elders awake by ringing the bell in the school house setting off giant recrackers firing mprovsed We thought fun then. The youngster today gets the thrill of it. While unprotected, through alive and with all members intact W dd the boys today limited their semakng celebration of the Fourth by laws and bylaws We would not undertake
 what the local regulations but the giant ecracker and the cracker loaded with dynamite used to know not tolerated any The anquated also long been senced There still to be plenty of noise but is quantity rather than quality that makes the dn The best hope that the youngsters will have their fun, wake
 they must but not themselves wake up in hospital safe and Fourth has not become reality but it safer and than quarter century ago.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-03
4TH OF JULY

Be 1t known, by virtue of author ity in me vested, that the sale and use of all fireworks within the limits of the City of Putnam for Indepen- denee Day are as follows:-
 The discharge of fireworks of any description will be permitted only be- tween the hours of 1 a. m, and IF midnight, July 4th, 1880.
 The discharge of cannons or ire arms containing either blank or ball cartridges within the limits of the City of Putnam is prohibited by an ordinance.
 The sale and discharge of firecrack- CTS, more than three inches long and one and one half inches in diameter, of torpedoes larger than three fourths of an inch in diameter and all fireworks containing high explosives, is prohibited by ordinances.
 Any person violating these orders shall be deemed guilty of mis- demeanor and is liable to a fine for each otfense.
 Sale of fireworks will be permitted July 1, 2, 8, and 4, between the hours of z a. m. and 10 p. m.
 Charles A Richard, Mayor.
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Putnam patriot., 1930-07-03
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Putnam, ss. Probate Court, July End, A. D. 1880. Estate Of Della Benoit, late of Putnam, in the District, deceased. Upon the ap- plication of Louis Benoit praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Della Benoit, deceased, may be proved. approved, allowed and admit ted to probate as per application on file more fully appears. it is ORDER ED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Putnam. in said District. on the sth day of July. A. D. 1880, at ten o'clock in the forenoon; and that pub lie notice be given of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order once in newspaper hay ing circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof, on the pub lie sign-post in the Town of Putnam, in said District, at least five days be- fore said day of hearing. HENRY N. BEN0IT, Judge. 27
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-03
HATS OFF TO PUTNAM

fFrOm the Editorial Column of the Danielson Transcript.
 For several years We have been pointing out the indisputable fact that. in order to make money, we must invest money. This applies to a community just as truly as to a business concern. An excellent ex- ample of such an investment is pro- vided by the neighboring city of Put nam. where the Chamber of Com merce has put si,600 into the new industry proposition and now has re- eeived therefrom an income of Sl50,- 900 annuallyl To the average per son. $i. 500 is a great deal of money; besides. any outlay for securing ad- ditional factories is more or less of a gamble, but the chance seems we'll worth taking when there is a possib- ility of such great returns. Putnam, hard hit by the depression of few years ago, was obliged to do some thing about it. The Chamber ap- pointed a New Industries Committee, which went right out after prospects, instead of waiting for them to come begging for admission. With the present day competition between com munities. no sound concern has to go looking for a location. Putnam, then, assumed the offensive. and by spend ing $1 .600 has secured industries which meant an extra Si50,000 for the city during the past year and which, it is estimated, will contri- bute at least $200.000 this year. Danielson's situation Is somewhat diff ferent. We have been signally for tunate to date. but it is impossible to predict when We may be lon our uppers." If we emulate Putnam our present prosperity will be increased and We shall be fortified to meet any future emergency. Every business man in town would like to sec more numerous and more diversified indus tries here, but few have shown the disposition to risk a little to gain much. Danielson can not afford to wait until the slump comes. Put nam's situation a few years ago was a good example of what that can mean. just as our neighbors' method of attacking the problem is a fine H. lustration of what can be accomplish ed by progressiveness and daring.