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New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
Lure of Easy Money
Often Leads fbe Come
On" TO a Prison Cell,

ITS the woman who pays, and pays, and
pays" Thus exclaims Rose Stahl at the
dramatic climax Of the third act Of The
/ Chorus Lady" The curtain drops. The
1 audience seems still 10 see the touching
picture Of the actress as she stood with
rlenched hands upraised. her face depict
ling a storm Of chaotic emotion; still hears
her vibrant words, and says to itself.
''Nhat an uncommon brute The man in the
case was" Yes, the woman pays for her
sin, bat the history Of the world shows
shat often man is called upon TO help foot
fthe bills for forbidden or Illicit pleasure.
And this has been true from the days Of
|tSamson and Delilah to the present time.
Wine. woman and song-add them to-
sether and the total is the pace that kills
| ltWherever there is a defalcatiOn,' said an
i old Pinkerton detective once TO the writer,
.~there is generally a woman back Of il.
rThat's safe 10 TO ! bet"
The call of the gay white way" proves
| Irresistible 70 many men and more women.
! cts easy 10 go the pace on that gay and
Flistening boulevard. It's song acts as a
|.uIlaby 20 conscience. The bills come in
They must be met-honestly IL may be-
dishonesty If not. Anyhow, meet them;
bet nothing interrupt the exotic passage.
But fate. ineXorabe, is all the while fol-
lowing, and sooner or later il overtakes its
-ictim. Then there is the awakening-no
longer possible 10 postpone. A few formali-
ties and the man who has yielded TO the
siren song finds himself too often repent
= ing at long leisure in q striped suit behind
prison bars.
The case Of George w. Coleman is con-
sidered by detectives who worked on ii a
typical oue of d young man following the
sasiest way. Coleman was a sl2 a week
clerk, employed by the National City Bank
II OF Cambridge, Mass. A shortage OF a sum
under $4,000 was discovered in the bank
accounts. An investigation by the authori-
ties and officials led TO the arrest Of the
youth and in due course Of time, as the
web Of evidence was spun and he became
more and more closely enmeshed in II, he
Ironfessed. His confession has since led to
the arrest Of several others whom he i'm
Ipicated in the looting OF the bank by
|sgziting checks with a curb broker. The
IfesfiYnonv al his trial was startling.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
A EUCHRE KID,

A little girl who attends q County Coun.
Gil school has quite an idea of nobility
as was evidenced by her reply to her
teacher. The class had been reading
about the Kings family. The teacher
wishing TO inculcate the correct idea OF
royal descent said:
Now, children. If the King and the
Queen had son. what would he ber'
The Jack" was the quick response
Philadelphia Telegraph.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
BREAKING 1T GENTLY.

simpkins always was soft hearted. and
when it devolved upon him to break the
news gently Of JOnes's drowning to the
bereaved Mrs Jones Il cost him much
paper. ink and perspirauon before he sent
the following:
Dear Mrs. Jones-YOur husband can
not come home to-day. because his bathing
suit was washed away.
"P S-Poor Jones was inside the suit"
-NTndern Society,".
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
NOW FOR THE KILLING.

He was now fully tnnoculated with the
gambling fever, and. moreover, any pos
sible suspicion that he might have had
had been allayed. The conspirators real
lied this and made ready for their grand
killing" The told him that Governor
Hughes's activity against poolrooms and
the recetracks would probably result in the
closing of all Of them within a few days.
Walker was in a receptive mood for such
advice Again he went back 10 New Brit
ain, and this time returned with $4,000.
Again Doe furnished tip. Walker was
told to risk everything on a horse named
Minnie J. He rushed over 10 the pool
room" and this time had no difficulty in
getting all his money up. Minnie j. was
selling at IS 10 !.
With pslpitating heart he waited for the
result Of the race to be telegraphed in.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
WHAT SHE LOOKED TO SEE.

II think We shall like our new neigh.
oors.'
That so? Have you met any OF them
NO: but watched their furniture being
carried in yesterday. and there wasn't a
phonOgraph or a music box IN the outfit"
Detroit Free Press.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
WINDING UP HIS AFFAIRS.

Look here. Ben. what did you shoot al
me for? I amt got no quarrel with you"
You had a feud with Jim Wombat, didn't
ye7''
IT did: but Jim's dead
I'm his executor Herald
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05

pand, indeed, he was considered above re-
proach. Yet on July 4, 1908. he was SEN
fenced 10 twenty years in the penitentiary
for having stolen from the bank Of which
he was the treasurer more than $4,000 and
from his church ss5,0oo.
A private detective worked for days on
the case, and his story Of the defalcation
reads more like romance than fact Walk
er. according to this detective, had al
ready lost more than $4,000 in specula-
ton in Wall Street when he met q steerer
for certain firm who was notorious for
his shady transactions. This steeTer got
the tip" that Walker was a good thing
and laid his plans TO bleed him.
With the utmost care he succeeded in In
gratiating himself with the bank treas
urer without arousing his suspicion. Then
he sprang an old. old, time-won game. He
told the banker that his brother-in-law was
employed by the Western Union and had
charge OF its racing department.
He can get the results OF the races six
minutes before any poolroom In the city,"
he told Walker. Now, II had the money
to put in it 1 could be q rich man in a
few days. The trouble is / have dropped
$4,000 in the Wall Street game and don't
dare go TO my brother-in-law, for he would
want to know what had become Of IL. The
only way 10 make money these days is to
get inside information. pay for IL, and
lse fl"
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
'BRoTHER-IN-LAW's" CAUTION.

Details Of meeting were arranged and
the three met in a cafe. The steerer's s
'brother-in-law'-let him be called Doe
for convenience-refused to have anything
10 DO with Walker until the latter proved
that he was the treasurer of the New Brit
ain Savings Bank. Another meeting WIS
arranged for the next day, and on that
occasion Walker satisfied" Doe as 10 his
identity. II was agreed that Doe was TO
receive half the profits, the steerer q quar-
ter and Walker a like amount.
Walker was advised TO go home and get
$4,000 so that he would be prepared to
play the first sure thing heavily. He did
so, and was delighted when he was told a
poolroom had been found which would dc
business with them. IT was arranged that
Doe should call them up at cigar store
just across from the supposed poolroom
and give them the name Of a winner in one
Of the New Orleans races.
There was no hitch. "Coltness." Doe
whispered over the telephone. and Walker
rushed across 20 the poolroorn and. throw
ing 500 bill in front of the bookmaker.
shouted: Put that on Coltness!" Need
less TO say, Coltness won and Walker
cashed in
Doe was told of the good news, and he
IN turn lOlu 10 Cdll MIN up again
the next morning and he would give him
the name of another winner. This time
Walker threw discretion to the winds and
put $4,000 on the sure thing. Two min
utes after the bet was placed the returns
came in and IL was announced that Walk
er's horse had won. The banker was fair
ly crazy with Joy. for il was IS TO l
shot and he thought he had won s750.00o.
He was standing in line to cash his bet
when it was announced his horse had been
disqualified.
He bought a racing edition Of an after
noon paper and found that the horse he
had bet on had actually won and been dis
qualified. He went back TO New Britain
that night, pocketed $4,000 and returned
10 New York. Again Doe gave him the
name Of a horse 10 bet on-this time a
2 10 / shot. He bet. won and this time
sr
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
COMMON CONSENT.

Hicks-Has he any right to the title ot
colonel?
wicks-sure. Everybody calls him that
-Somervflle Journal
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
a BLANK DAY.

a BLANK DAY.
thought you'd got a iob7"
domino factory" S :"
Then why aren't you Workman
ihey're making double blanks to.1.v 20
-The Taller
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
THon pSON

Mrs. John Donnell died Thursday
morning.
The Baptist Sunday school will
have their annual Christmas enter
tainment In the Town hail on Stur-
day evening at o'clock.
Rev. Robert F. True of Hudson.
who preached at the Baptist church as
candidate two SUNDAYS, has accept.
ed call to the Third Baptist church
IN Norwich, one of the leading
churches In that city.
Rev. Otis w. Foye began his pastor
ate at the Winter-hill Baptist church
in Somerville last sunday, preaching
at the morning and evening services.
Qainnatisset grange officers for 1911:
Master, Victor +. Thompson.
Oyerseer. Thomas Ryan.
Lecturer, Miss Mary j. Ross.
Steward, John Johnson.
Assistant steward, Carl Johnson.
Chaplain, Mrs. Leila Babbitt.
Treasurer, Louis Converse.
Secretary. Miss sshil Pettis.
Gatekeepef, Earl CANNED.
Ceres, Miss Hope Aldrieh.
Pomona. Mrs. Hannah Bates.
Flora, Mrs. Olive knight.
Lady assistant steward, Miss Edith
Logee.
John Nichols of st. Joseph. Mo-. is
in town.
Some of the ice haryesters have been
al work the past week and secured ice
ten inches thick
The attendance at ichufeh Sunday
was good and Rev. Mr.. Moore's ser.
mon was excellent. The kindergarten
department OF the Sunday school,
under the leadership of Mrs. Moore, is
doing good work. New members have
come in recently and the offering is
large. The little tots can draw nicely.
Miss Ida Donald passed away sud
denly on Wednesday night after few
days illness
The weather seems 10 be in accord
ance with the season making one feel
invigoraled and full of the real spirit
of Christmas which tends 10 make the
hearts of all glad.
The basket ball team defeated the
MechaniesNille team again last Thurs
day night.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Julia Morse Haskell, widow of
Amasa Haskell, died at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. William Garfield,
last Friday, aged 81 years. A san,
Herbert Haskell, and her daughter
survive her. Funeral services were
conducted at the home by the pastor Of
the southbridge Methodist church on
Sunday at i.5e p. m.s Burial was in
the Pratt cemetery
Twenty of Maude Milligan's young
friends gave her a surprise last Friday
evening each bringing soane ieken of
remembrance. Cake. ice cream, coffee
and candy we're served
IL. r. Hibbard and wife are to be
the guests of their daughter, Mrs. G..
Lock Wood of Thompson on Xmas.
Miss Winnifred Potter is at home
for the vacation, also Bernice Leaxitl,
Eunice Hubbard, Olive Paine. Gladys
Gordon, Wallace Armstrong and Jedn
Heaiey-
Rev. George Waters took Mr.. Turn
er's place ON Sunday as the latter is
still sick.
The grange relief committee remem-
beTed several OF the sick members by
the A2iS VI be"Nses StS-s tHt' "NSN-
L. ii. Heales has been the guest of
New Hampshire state grange this
week.
DIR. William Palmer is making his
usual winter sojourn in Florida.
James Y. Perrin is the welcome
guest of his parents this week.
irving Hail and George Hartwell of
Southbridge were entertained by the
Paine family on sunday.
The social which is planned for next
week Friday evening in the grange
hall. is ia charge of Mrs William
Blown and Mrs. Irving Paine. A
treat is In store for those who attend.
as Mrs. Henry Hill, the popular eloeu-
ZIONIST, will reeile, Miss Carrie Paine
give piano selections and Clifford Har-
ringtOn sing several solos, Don't miss
IL.
Mrs. Frank ChaHee has returned
from a short visit with her brothers In
Putnam.
Walter Hiobard has been home part
of the week. He expects 10 return 10
his duties soon, as he has nearly re-
covered from his injuries.
Send Fountain Pens out OF repair 10
G. ID. Sharpe
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
QUINEBAUG

William Raymond, Jr., and family
have rented their farm and moved 10
New Boston.
F. +. WilIett has opened business al
his new grocery store.
X. Gadowry. Webster baker, met
with an accident last Friday while
crossing the railroad at Kane's eros
sing. The bakers cart was straek by
passing freight and overturned. ut
terry demolishing the vehicle and
throwing Mr.. Gadowry TO the ground.
The horse was badly injured and Mr.
Gadowry is confined to the house as
the result of his Injuries.
Mrs. Charles Aidrich spent Satnr-
day in Worcester.
Felix Minard aad family have NOV
ed 10 New Boston where Mr.. Minard
is employed.
Martin Quinn of Webster was in
town Tuesday.
The home of Joseph Ryan was des-
troyed by fire Saturday morning. The
fire as discovered about five O'Clock
but had gained such Roadway that
nothing could be done. Mr.. Ryan
succeeded in saving few household
goods but lost the greater part OF them.
The family have moved into tene-
ment of Mr.. Stevens temporarily.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
PHOENixvILLE

Much excitement was caused here al
the house of William Clemens and
wife last Tuesday night when their
chimney was discovered to be on fire
and had il not been for tramp which
they had offered nights lodging. the
house would have been in danger Of
being burnt to the ground, but as II
was, il was not until eleven O'Clock p
III. that they got the flames subdued.
Doctor Overlook of Pomtret was
called in consultation with Dr. I'll. III.
Converse to Madam DeRiva's, who
has seen confined to the house for
some time with a stomac trouble.
The doctors decided that ii she was
careful she would soon be able to be
around again.
Caro- p. Latham and Leonard Law
ton OF this place were In Willimantie
calling on friends last Saturday.
Henry Cahoon of this place who re.
Gently entered into the leaning basi-
ness for himself, had the misfortune TO
lose horse last Sunday.
The carpet company of this place is
receiving machinery every day, and
soon the business will begin 10 boom
again.
Mrs. Ward q. Holman has gone To
Hartford to spend the holidays with
relatives.
Miss Beulah Bennett of this place
was in Brook n last week Wednesday.
Ward G. Holman is engaged ia har-
Vesting his ice crop. He is the first
one 10 begin
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
EAST WOODSTOCK

A Congreg a;ional church social VIII
be given.In the chapel Tuesday even
ing, Dec. II, To which all are ih'iiea.
The Woodstock Theft society holds
its annual meeting in the BRICK hall
Tuesday, Dec. y, and the ladies' OF eae
CONGREGATIONAL society are 10 furnish
one OF their hard-lo-eeat chicken ple
dinners. Come and be convinced.
The Congregational Sunday school
will reorganize next -aooath. Last
sabbath they voted 10 continue tue
Pilgrim series quarterlies another year
The Sunday school are TO give thfisa-
mas service in connection Win 'fe
trees Saturday evening, Dee. a, COM
mencing al 10 10 when All are Ia
sited.
Mrs. j. f. Chandler is spending a
few days in Worcester.
Rev. T. A. Turner is slowly impros-
ing from his recent illness.
Miss Alice Steere of Worcester Is
spending . few days with her sister,
Mrs. George Wethereil-
Miss Lyle Turner Of Mt. Ida semih'
ary arrived last Friday for the hosiuas
recesa. Niss Bernice of Boston uni.
versity u expected the latter part o'
the week.
Rev. Georee Waters OF Woodstoc
Hin supplied the pulpit al the Lss'
and North Congregational cha'cnee
Sunday.
Waller Clemens and family nave
moved this week TO the HeiFick GOV
tage which they recently pufehas
Miss Ethel Upham, teacher IN 'ns
Paine district, Thompson, VIII ~. -
entertainment 81 The schoosnous -
dav afrernoon. 3 Christmas tree for the
scholars and friends. All are eofuiaiis
invited 70 attend.
w. N. Aldrich Of Kiilinely y sns
Ruess Of his sister, Mrs. T. r. MAY
He represents Averill and Aidrlcn ,.
Pcmfreg Center, distributing sxtns.
for eastern Connecticut fof Loiso''
phonograph records, ETC.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
rHE PUTNAM PATRloI pessmhsr = 1910
WOODSTOCK


Thursday evening OF last week Her.
bert hingshury and wife opened their
pleasant heme for u social which wa.
al informal reception In Rev. aud
Mrs Kendall. A goodly number were
IN attendance in spite Of the storm and
a good time was enjoyed
Rev. y. +. Waters presehed en- sun.
day at North and East Woodstock ow.
ing 10 the illness Of Rev. T. A. Turner.
Plans are being made for thorough,
~ good time al the Sunday school
Christmas gathering al Grange hall
Friday evening nj 80.
Miss Mary periey goes away this
week TO spend the holidays.
The Pansy Band sent box of COM
fort bags 10 Captain Edwards for his
work at Vineyard Haven.
Z. ID. sharpe fixes Fountain Pens.
Let aim repair yours.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

VICINITY.
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

There was an observance Of the sill
yer wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mr.. Henry T. Wells of South Wood
stock Tuesday evening, and one that
came as q surprise to the principals in
The affair, which was arranged by the
members Of Putnam masonic lodge.
and the Ladies' Aid society of the Bap-
tist church. The friends and neigh.
bors of Mr.. and Mrs. Wells had been
manning for some time TO make the
anniversary q pleasant occasion, and
the result far exceeded their expecta-
lions. Herbert w. Bowen was master
OF ceremonies, and on behalf of both
organizations made the address pre-
liminary to the presentation of the
gifts, which was made by George ".
Butts. master of the masonic lodge.
The gift of the lodge was twenty-five
silver dollars, half dozen dessert
spoons, and a dozen and a half tea
spoons. The Ladies' Aid society also
gave twenty-five silver dollars, silver
y are and linen. Rev. l.. b. Curtis,
pastor of the Baptist church, made an
address during the evening. Mr. and
Mrs. Wells were married in South
Woodstock, December 10, 1885, the
bride being Hattie Coleman. They
have always made their home at the
Wells homestead. They have enc son
Harry, who lives at home.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

Frank Eddy of Bidgt0n is employ
ed ut the Bowditeh mills.
Walter Hawkins was nj home ovel
Sunday from South kiiiingly.
Schuyler Babbitt was the guest oil
his mother, Mrs. Lura Greene, sun,
day.
The pupils of Clarkville school give
their Christmas concert SATURDAY
evening at $50 o'clock Alter the
concert the Christmas tree VIII De I'M
loaded of its fruits.
The school closes next week Neo
nesday, having had 10 make up uthe
closed for diphtheria
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
SoeTsGs ossrNoRuALE

Cornerstone lodge No. i22, A. +. d
A. NJ. held its annual communication
and election last Friday evening when
The following officers were elected:
w NJ, George Baker
:. ", f.. q. 6ustafson.
j. w, Dyer Elliott.
Treasurer, j. Il. TouEtelloite.
secretary, William Richardson
:. D., William Patterson.
J. b., George JufgeRs.
: \. Charles knight.
] =, Clarence Brett
Chaplain, n. A. Coveii.
Marshall, William Hunter.
Tyler. Edward stone
Trustees. +. :. Richmond, George
Filiatf and Il. II Chandler.
The Offices will be Installed al the
next regular communication IN Jan.
Editor Putnam Patriot:
The following item appeared IN the
Windham County Observer last ~esa.
Charles johnson, repre- eneaiiN e-t.ees
from North 6fosveuordaie Is qouteu ~
saving: II do not wish 10 state u
ufefefence for L. > senator put 4
snail vote for the caucus nominee
Now As matter of fael Jonnson
should have no preference except 70
WORK and vote for Morgan u. bulksirss
A. instructed by the caucus when
nominated him. The town OF ihothp'
son Is most decidedly buikeaes Town
and resolution expressing the wish
that The nominees, II elected, should
voIe for him as L. D senator was
adopted BY said caucus without . SIN
@Is dissenting vote. Johnson un-
doubleday understood the ..i resolution o.
He should therefore not "Juggse 10
this matter or give out anything iof
a.,s.,,r.rion which in any way re-
srsmnIes Ibid This is injurious 70
Soah himself and the Republican
party. His constituents have s S,.,e red
The candidacy OF Morgan y. Dul1ess
caucus and assembly ~ p,,.
Thompson. Dec ~, 1910
why thros away old Fcuntainfensz
Ask {. u. sharpe about them
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

Superintendent Alfred Blake OF
the Putnam lines of the Connecticut
company has made arrangements 10
care for what is expected ia be rush
of holiday traffic on Saturday. Double
header service Is to De maintained
during the afternoon and evening
hours between West Thompson and
Putnam and between Central Village
and Danieisofl.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

Merry Christmas,

- tSai >uo>Sft ftittt W tue AAhiVt
would ee very desirable present for
Pa
Eber Huntington Is i'll at his home
Mr.. Thomas, who has been appoint
ed private secretary To Goyernor-elect
Baldwin, was visitor al the home Of
his mother, Mrs. Kinds, last week
Rev. A. II. Withee. Mrs. Withee.
and Miss Kate Perry, were in Putnam
Monday on shopping trip.
Mrs. Ellery Badger and Mrs. vii.
liam SPHINX were visitors 10 Putnam
on Tuesday.
Mrs. III. Il. Converse and daughter
eybil returned on Monday from visit
10 relatives in New Haven.
The death Of Alfred Nefi. a brother
of Mrs. IL IL. Converse. and Miss Pan
~ Nefi of this place, was reported here
ca Tuesday morning. Mr.. Neff MS a
resident of Clark's Corners, and was
employed by a New York real estate
dealer ws-o has property in tiark's
Corners. II appears that Mr.. Nell
had gone 10 collect the rent OF house
which he rented 10 Ephraim DeFas.
His wife became alarmed when al n
late houI he had not returned heme,
and aroused some of the neighboTs.
Al O'Clock ON Tuesday morning Do.
ras reported 10 Tue authorities inst MI.
Nell Was dead at the Beras home.
mat ne had been there and complain
ed oil suffering from pam In the stom-
ach, and asked permission 10 lie down
upon couch an the Kitchen. Al .
O'Clock Doras claims he went into the
kitchen and found him ON the aoor
dead. Inc relatives are not satished
with the medical examiner ssdeeision
and nave called upon coroner bil 10
institute thorough examination. Mr..
Men Is survived by vile, mother,
sisters, aud Two brothers. The family
has the sympathy OF friends here.
The death of Miss Bertha Davis &C.
CURED nj her home ON Friday mern-
ing at 1880, after an illness OF nearly
three months, She was thirteen years,
nine months. and eight days old at her
death, which was caused by meningi-
lis. probably oil tubeTeulaf origin.
She was born IN Eastford ana has al
ways lived here. she was most re-
markable girl and had endeared her
sell TO the entire community. Tier HE
WAS marked by faithful devotion TO
duty and an unseltish service Tor 9th
efs. sue Is siou,neo " sne snsi.e
~ 49, 10. LII NO. Ess,fa,l nj rauyh.
oa, ali time The funersl service was
soaa,,e,aa hy the Rev a n. Witbee
s,ha Wa,haais, En;seonal chnreh an
S,aaay sf,ernnon ~ one a,elock and
nssrIy ,hs entire nonnlatian Of The
nl,,.,ss attended. Her class in the pub.
r., s.,'a.,l s,,an,,,a i, a h.,dv ,,naes the
s,,,s,,';s,an If The tasche9 Mis- Ruth
pitt Tba other children of Mr. and
Nrs Vel-a,n, DAVIS ,vere ali In atten.
lance as he funeral Mrs Esther Ieay-
IT,, IF sneneer' win her husbapd.C. p.
Leayitt. Mrs. Carrie White of Provi-
denee. Mrs. Mary Marcy of Eastford,
Arthur Davis of the Army Bureau OF
New York city. Walter Davis, who is
an employee OF Lee, Higglnson q Co.,
and Ralph Davis Of Wiilimantie. The
burial was in Grove cemetery.
she na,h n..s,dr--hat OH sweet as the
t,.,usrsfs ina, bloom
From her inst lonely d.eiiing-the
dust Of her tonb-
The charm ~ her virtues AZ Heaven :
own brearh
shall riSa life an ipcense fran dark
ness and DEATH
SAho or ihAsh
To all our Kind neighbors ana