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Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
,umbermen Form Association

A large number of lumbermen and farmers from this section and Rhode Island, who annually sell the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad cross ties, met at the junction house in Plainfield Thursday afternoon and formed domestic Dealers and Manufacturers association. The meet ing was called on account of the rail- road company having reduced the price of seven-inch ties from Y cents to 62 cents, without giving ample mo- tice to the producers, who had gotten out ties all summer, expecting to get the old price ,of 72 cents. The lum- bermen also lclaimed that they were not notified that there was to be any change in sthe manner of inspection and this, coupled with the i10-cent re- duction, caused them financial loss. Among those who discussed the isitua' ton was Chester F.. Child, of the Child Lumber Corporation of this city. MT Child was elected president of the 1 association and one of committee tt
 meet the railroad company's represen tatives to talk the matter over.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
Brlsette m Prison

Monday the doors of the state prison at Weathersiield shut behind Randol- ph Brissette, the New Boston murderer. :. \ little over two months ago Brissette, a young man only 22 years of age, was enjoying health and liberty. In drunken frenzy, on the night of Sept ember 6, he killed a fellow being in the village of New Boston, in the town of Thompson. He awoke from his drunken stupor to a realization of what he had done with the shadow of the gallows surrounding him. He was allowed to plead guilty 10 murder in the second degree and is now atoning to society and the state with life apart from the world. If he ever walks forth free man, the board Of pardons having decided he has been sufficiently punished, it will be as an old man with only dreams of life that might have been.
 Sheriff Sibley said Tuesday that Brissette takes his fate philosophically, and that on the way to the prison he stated that he would enter the grey walls with firm resolution to bc an exemplary prisoner and do everything in his power to ultimately win for himself pardon.
 He expressed an intention of avail ing himself of the privileges of the pri- son night school for the purpose of gaining that valuable education, that is to be had if he will but apply him. self to the task, that he may be better equipped to face the world which he seems convinced that he will some time be allowed 10 re-enter as a free man. Brissette, gave Sheriff Sibley one of his cards, the signature done in
 pencil by himself and with exquisite
 beauty-as perfect as Spencerian type But in spite of all he has not been heard. as far as Is known 10 express
 regret over an act of his that cost one 1 life and very nearly another.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
Sons of Veterans

George w. Child Camp, 5. of V. held an interesting meeting Monday evening. There were visitors present from Danielson. Refreshments were served. A feature of the meeting was the relation of his experiences as a Union soldier Tn Confederate prison during the civil war by Oscar Conan senior vice commander of A. G. War. ner Post.
 The Camp is planning for a big time in December when twenty or more candidates will be received into the organization. Past National Com mander John k. Gilman, of the C. A. R., will come from Boston and post and present officers of the state C. A. k. and $. of V. will be present.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
Attachments Aggregate Ss, zoo

Eighteen writs of attachment were served on Peter Suzio of New Britain, an officer in the Connecticut Contract ing Company, by Deputy Sheriff Hol- brook, who went to New Britain last Friday morning. The aggregate amount represented by the writs was S5, zoo, which is some 5000 more than the actual debts due the attaching ere ditors. The money due the company Tn the hands of the city has been gar nisheed.
 The debts were contracted by the company while engaged in sewer con struction in this city, the Icreditors be- ing ilocal concerns. It is the with holding of this money by the city that caused the company to bring action for damages which is now pending.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
D. A. R. Meeting

The regular meeting of the Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter, n. A. R., was held at the chapter rooms Monday afternoon. The usual business was st. tended to and reports from the various committees showed activity lin all branches. The Wolf Den property has been posted as bird preserve and the work at the Old cemetery is to be con- tinued. This was made possible by the proceeds from the Ridgeway recit- al which was given for the chapters benefit through the generosity of Mir. Cutler.
 The chapter had invited the Sarah Williams Danielson chapter to be it's guest and over twenty of the Daugh- ters accepted. IL was a great pleasure to the hostesses to welcome so large a number. The Glee club gave two pleasing selections, ITO thee, O coun- try" and Little cotton dolly.n Miss Abbie H. Keith read paper, "Our navy at the time of the American revo- lution,n most interesting and in. structive paper. At the close of the program delightful social time was enjoyed renewing old acquaintance and making new friends. The hostesses Mrs. N. A. Ballard, Mrs. Medbury, Mrs. Charles Shaw, Mrs, Clark, Miss Brown, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. William Wheaton, Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Sykes, Mrs. Porter served deliei- ous and dainty refreshments.
 Cor. Seey.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
Franco.American foresters

At meeting of Court Taschereau Franco. American Foresters held last Thursday evening in Foresters' hall, there was election of officers result ing as follows:
 Deputy G. C. R., Pierre Magnan Chief Ranger, Joseph Plessis
 Vice Chief, Arsene Benoit
 Ex Chief, Henri Tourville
 Doyen, Alphonse Boucier
 Recording Secretary, Joseph Dubois Financial Secretary, F. Gagnon
 Treasurer, Joseph Roy
 1st Guard, Louis Dumas
 2nd Guard, Victor Bonin
 1st Sentinel, M. Messier
 2nd Sentinel, Ferdinand Phaneuf Syndics, Auguste Blanchette, Ade- mar Benoit, Valmore Dufresne
 Physician, pr. l.. o. Morasse.
 The members decided to hold a public installation sometime in De- cember at which Supreme officers will be present. There was $2.50 in gold offered by Chief Plessis for the one bringing in the most applications for membership. Two new members were initiated.
 The treasurer was authorized to pro- cure paraphernalia for the next meet
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
City c0urt.--FuIIer Judge

Francis Vandale had hts case con- tinued until December lith, after hav- ing plead guilty to drunkenness, Fri day morning. The man Is on the black list, bus would not tell where he obtained his liquor,
 Albert Dubois, 86, with only one arm, plead guilty, Saturday morning, to being drunk. He had not been ar- rested before in l2 years, and although he had but one arm he said he worked steadily. His case was eontin ued un. til Dec llth. He lost his hat and Judge Fuller gave him one to wear home.
 Fred Rogers spent Sunday in the lookup. Monday morning he was charged with drunkenness, breach of peace and assault. He plead guilty to all three counts, although he said he remembered nothing but being drunk. He was on the blacklist and told who got beer for him. The case was con tinued until December 11th.
 Charles Paine, who said he was born at Woodstock, but that he had no rel atives now except a sister in Webster, plead guilty Monday morning to being drunk. He got drunk in Webster and was much surprised to find himself in Putnam when he came to. He said he had been on a drunk for couple of weeks, and his appearance was corrob' orative evidence of the fact. He thought he could hike for the Bay State town from whence he came, and was given the opportunity. His case was continued 24 hours.
 At 6.30 Monday evening three drunks were brought be fore the court and all pleaded guilty. Arthur Gau- thier and Joe Coleman of Pawtueket went home .o spend Sunday. They are roofers, working in Grosvenordale, for Pawtucket concern. They had a wait at Blackstone on their return trip and proceeded to tank up. When the 9.27 train reached Putnam they were unable to take care ofithemselves and were locked up. They were.sen- fenced to pay a fine of $s each and giv. eh time in which to pay it.
 Charles Darlington, a transient wea. yer, got his pay, 'got drunk, and crea- ted disturbance at Barrels boarding house. He was sentenced to 20 days in iail and cosfe of $S. .O9.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
NO 46
CITY CAUCUS DEMOCRAT

There was a gathering of democrats at o'clock to make nominations tor city officers. They found . stumbling block as soon as the caucus opened and nominations for mayor were called for- After . silence of several minutes 1t was suggested by Joseph Ryan that if there were no candidates 1t might bc good Idea to endorse the republican nominee. This suggestion did not meet with approval and after few minutes in which names were suggest ed ani found unsuitable, either be- cause they would not accept or for other reasons, 1t was finally decided to take up other nominations leaving that of mayor until the last. George r. Miner, present alderman from Ward l, was nominated for alderman-at- large, Warren Bradway for treasurer. Charles Seeley, tax collector; J. Harry Mann for auditor, and George Potvin, registrar. In addition to ratifying the nominations of J. Harry Mann and Regis Bouthillette for aldermen K. l.. Davis was nominated to succeed him. self from Ward 2 and Dr. Omer La Rue to succeed himself from Ward |. The following were elected city com mittee. J. Harry Mann, C. A. Seeley, Frank Dumas, J. II. Rafierty and George Potvin. Returning to the nomination of mayor there was con siderable discussion after which Dr. Omer LaRue was unanimously nomi- mated.
 The nomination at this time of al- dermen from Wards ? and | Is in com pliance with the change In the city charter to dc away with the annual election, the aldermen from these two wards being previously elected In the "off'' year when no other officers are elected. The aldermen from these wards will not take office until the ex- piration of the terms of the present in- cumbents, in each instance themselves, on January 1, 1913.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
Are You Goinr to Hiawaiha ?

If not, why not9 The big stage of the Bradley theatre will be transform ed Into primative Indian camp,
 where dusky maidens and stalwart braves glide with their moccasined feet under pine trees around sampfires and wigwams. That you may not fall to recognize them, we will tell you that they arc straight from Putnam High school res- ervation. Already they have arrived
 in town, and If you have been wonder
 ing why your pet hens have been
 moulting out of season, come to the theatre on Tuesday evening and you
 will see where your feathers are. But
 there will be something more than feathers,there. Tommy Tommahawk
 and his tribe will brandish their weap-
 ons iof war with skill and vigor and ten trained warriors will show the
 same aptitude with the bow and arrow. Less warlike will be the singing and graceful dancing of the Topeka's and
 singing bands. They have all assem-
 bled at the call of Hiawatha. Come
 out and see him--heap big show.
 Following Is the cast and synopslso entertainment: | Hiawatha Francis Tetreault
 Hiawatha, the boy, Ellsworth Sabin | Minniehaha Elsie Rouse
 Nokomis Gladys Farmer
 Ancient arrow maker Howard Knight
 Pau Puk keewis Stanley 6pFatt | Chibiabos Wallace Smith l Synopsis of Piay and Musical Numbers
 Opening chorus, Hiawatha, 100 children
 introduction Miss Scates Act 1 l Hiawatha's infancy
 Hlawatha's boyhood Rainbow chorus I2 girls | Hiawatha's manhood | Bow and arrow drill l2 small boys Hiawatha and NokoHlis "Good night, my moonlightp Act II 1 Hiawatha woes Minniehaha in land of DecOtahs
 Moonbird chorus l2 girls and boys Gladys Farmer, soloist Act III | Wedding feast | Dance of Pau Puk keewis 1 Tomnhawk drill l2 small boys | Topeka chorus l2 girls and boys Kenneth Sharpe, soloist l Silver bell chorus 10 girls | Song of chibiabos 1 Singing bird chorus 12 girls and boys Mildred Goodhall, soloist Act w 1 The famine
 l Death of Minniehaha
 "Good night, my moonlight
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17
Interesting Locals

Century sheet music, k. C. Wright.
 Don't forget to try sack Of John Alden flour at k. T. Fuckers.
 Buy Gold Seal Felts and Overs and save money at $3.50 at Douty's.
 Join the Owls now for 5. Charter extended for short time. Come in.
 The best canned vegetables and fruits, every can guaranteed, at F.. T. Fuckers.
 Headquarters for blankets and robes at Peter Gardner's. Call and examine his line before you buy elsewhere.
 We are already finishing the sepia platinum photos for Christmas gifts at Towne's Studio.
 Landscapes in the rough sepia finish and lock joint frames at Towne's Stu dio.
 We now have complete line of em, broidery materials. Mrs. J. A. McIn. tyre.
 We have a special sl corset that | exceptional value. Mrs. J. A. Mcln tyre.
 There are all styles and qualities II our shell goods department. Mrs. j A. Mcintyre. Maine scaliops and stuffed fisl should be included in the Thanksgiv ing menu. Fresh at Arnold's market Front street. | Wanted 50 boys and' girls to sut scribe for Youths Companion. No 1 vember and December issues and tn Art Calendar free with 1912 subscnI ton at Geo. F.. 5haw's.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-17

State Agent Simmons ot Central Village was at the office of U. A. Ham, mond, Saturday, to examine children who desire to go to work in the mills.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
VIOLENT EARTHQUAKE IN
vilAYET OF MoNASTtR

Constantinople. Feb. 20.--A violent
earthquake was experienced at Mon.
sstir and elsewhere throughout the
vilayet OF Mopastir today. There was
some loss Of life.
Several mosques and houses were
destroyed. The population Is camping
out and suffering intensely with cold.
The authorities have appealed to the
government for 800 tents and relief
funds.
Monastir of European Turev. capital
Of the vilayet Of Monastir. 10 in Mace
donia, IS miles northwest of Saloniki.
1t is an important military center. and
has large trade in wheat and tobac-
CO besides having manufactures of
gold and silverware and carpets. The
population, which is estimated at 49,.
900, is a medley Of all the nationalities
to be found In Macedonia. the Chris
tians numbering about half Of the to-
tai
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
Making the Most Of His Friends.

or ali the men OF talent whom
haye ever known the Chevalicr Neu-
komm was the most deliberate in turn
ing TO account every gift. every talent,
every creature comfort to he procured
from others withal shrewd, pleasant.
universally educated beyond the gem
crafty of the musical composers Of
his period. Never was any man more
adrolt IN catering for his own com
forts-in administering vicarious be-
nevolencc. once having gained en-
france into n house he remained there,
with a possession of self possession
the like of which have never seen.
There was no possibility of dislodging
him. save at his own deliberate will
and pleasure. Bric-a- Brac.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23

Garner. o. d. Merrill, T. II. Merrill.
and Alma Merrill, defendants.--Sum.
mons
The State OF Utah to the said de-
PENDANTS: You are hereby summoned
to appear within twenty days after
the service of this summons upon you.
IL served within the county in which
this action is brought, otherwise
within thirty days after service. and
defend the above entitled action; and
in case OF your failure so to do, judg-
ment will be rendered against you
according to the demand OF the COM
plant which has been filed with the
clerk OF said court.
This action is brought to foreclose
plaintiffs pledge upon three hundre'
and fifteen shares Of the capital
stock OF the Cache Valley Milling
company Ga corporation) described I'm
the complaint.
j. 2. STEWART, Jr.,
Attorney for plaintiff.
Post office address: Logan. Utah. mis-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
REPORTS sMooT BILL
TO THE SENATE
Printing COMMITTEES Estimates Chan.
ses Proposed Would Save
St,250,oo0.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The commit.
tee on printing today reported to the
Senate the Smoot bill, providing for a
revision and codification OF the laws
regulating government printing.
Among the most important changes
is one for the gradual exchange for
power presses for hand roller presses
now in use in the bureau Of engraving
and printing. This already has aroused
criticism because of the claim that 1t
would displace many hand printers.
The bill proposes to grant each sen.
ator $500 and each member $1,000
worth Of such public documents each
year as he may choose.
Another provision concentrates all
the department printing offices In the
government printing office.
The printing committee estimates
the changes would save the treasury
about 3l,25o.oo0.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
TAKES TARDY ACTION
TO CONTROL PLAGUE

Pekin, Feb. 2o.-There is noticeable
activity by the Chinese government to
stay the spread of the plague, and
sanitary measures are being strictly
enforced in all the towns where a few
weeks ago the disease was allowed full
swing. Instructions have been issued
that every village burn its dead.
The panic and fear of the plague
have overridden the Chinese supersti.
ton against cremation of the bodies
the torch Is applied to piles of hastily
OF the victims and now almost daily
constructed collins among which are
often seen bodies wrapped only In
shrouds.
In kwang-Changtze, near the Man.
churian railway, where the daily
death list has numbered 100 or more.
masked men go about with sleds and
pick up the bodies lying in the streets
where they have been placed by rela
tives. The sleds transport them to the
west gate, and from there Their are
removed in carts to the cremation
grounds.
Every house is inspected daily. Ey.
cry important shop keeps man at
the door with an atomizer and with
this he sprays all persons entering the
shop with solution of carbolic acid.
Refuse, which was formerly thrown
into the streets. is now removed daily
from the houses.
The Mukden authorities are promp.
tly dispatching physicians and nurses,
with all the requisites, for taking care
Of the sick.
chInsss ratalism.
A correspondent who visited HUI
Ian. thirty miles north of Hardin,
found the town afflicted For weeks
the governor. with the customary ia
talism. was Indifferent to the awful
work of the plague. He has been sud
oeniy reused INTO activity. however,
and clad In mask and bandages. per-
sonally superintends the cremation of
the accumulated bodies.
In one village nearby. where form
erly seventy people lived. there are
now thirty-four, the other thirty-six
having died from the plague and been
cremated. The dread OF death seems
to have SGT in throughout the afflict.
ed regions. and the people. fearing in.
lection at the inns. refuse to go any
distance from their homes. Trade and
commerce. therefore. have been great.
ly affected in all parts of the country
where the disease has appeared.
According to government statistics
there have been few death In Pekin
and Tientsin.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
ALDRICH FAvORS
i. RECIPROCITY
In Letter TO President Taft
Stat|es Republican Sena-
s9zhaAFsnuafnAs~v.sr
!. TORS by Accepting
I - =. !. Agreement

Washington, Feb Ex-senator Al.
drich, chairman of the finance com.
mittee Of the Senate, has written
President Taft that he favors the con.
firmation Of the Canadian reciprocity
agreement.
whether the letter makes promises
Of assistance In getting action in the
Senate at the present session has not
been disclosed, but senators who have
seen 1t intimate the senator will do
all he can to aid the President.
An announcement that Senator AL.
drich was In favor of the reciprocity
agreement was received with surprise
in the Senate. especially by the
'standpat" senators, who have come
out against the agreement on the
ground that 1t is not in compliance
with the tenets Of the Republican par
ty on protection.
No announcement was made at the
White house today in respect to the
letter. and there was considerable
speculation at he capitol as to wheth-
er the missive would be made public.
Absent from Capital.
Senator Aldrich. on account of his
health. is spending the winter at
Jekyl island, Ga. and although much
better. 1t is not likely he will take
any further part in tariff legislation.
as his terms expires March 4.
Soon after the Canadian agreement
was sent to Congress- and 1t was re-
ported there was little chance for &C.
ton in the Senate at the present SEES
sion, President Taft wrote to Senator
Aldrich. 1t is understood the executive
urged him to come back and take
charge OF the fight for the measure in
the Senate. At one time 1t was ru-
mored Mr.. Aldrich might be back,
but this was denied.
Senators who discussed today the
statement issued by Representative
Mccall, following Sunday interview
with President Taft, construed it to
mean that an extraordinary session of
Congress surely would be called in
the event the Senate failed to act on
the agreement and that hte state
ment was issued with the Presidents
oanctinn ~ uot diractioue
There is no doubt that ii filled some
senators with CONSERVATION, while
others felt it was only gentle re-
minder from the White house that the
big stick still was in working order"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
eackache, Rheumatism, sieeplessness.

Result from disordered kidneys. Fo
ley Kidney Pills have helped others,
they will help you. Mrs. J. b. Miller
Syracuse, N, Y. says For a long
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and rheumatism had sever back.
aches and felt all played out, After
taking two bottles Of Foley Kidney
Pills my backache is gone and where
used to lie awake with rheumatic
pains now sleep In comfort. Foley
Kidney Pills did wonderful things for
me-" Try them now.
Coop Drug Co.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
TAFT TO SETTLE FIGHT.
President viii End Controversy by
Abolishing Two-Thirds OF the
Pension Agencies.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The pension
appropriation bill was reported to the
Senate today carrying s156.6S8,000
This is $4,000 in excess of the amount
OF the bill as 1t passed the House, the
difference being represented by salar.
les and expenses of the eighteen pen.
sion agencies throughout the country.
There have been contests between
the Senate and House over the pension
agencies for the last seven or eight
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
A Bsnkrupt's Refuge.

1t is hardly half century since the
FIRST white man penetrated to Uganda.
He. rs Sir Frederick Treves mentions
In his new book ON the country. was
"a specialized and complex product of
civilization In the form Of an undis-
charged bankrupt fleeing from his
iredltors"-a Baluch soldier, by name
lsan bin Hussein. The Baganda.
being fond Of anything new, received
this rara avis with effusion and made
much of him. SO highly were his
qualities priced that he became a per.
son of influence In their midst and the
possessor of 300 wives"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
A TRANSPORTATION RATE
Is NOT UNREASONABLE

Washington, Feb. 2O.--A "transpor-
tation rate" is not unjust and unreas.
enable" witnin the meaning of the
interstate commerce law merely be-
cause it may be inequitable, according
to a decision announced today by the
supreme court of the United States,
the court holding invalid an interstate
commerce order reducing the rates on
lumber from the Willamette valley,
Or, to San Francisco.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Richard G. Evans, de-
ceased. Creditors will present claims
with vouchers to the undersigned at
his residence 544 West, First South
street, Logan City. In the County of
Cache and State of Utah, on or before
the 18th day Of June. A. D., 1911.
Date Of first publication Feb. 9th,
A. ID. 1911.
ELIAS EVANS, Administrator.
John A. sheldon, attorney. mo-