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Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
New Freight Trans PM On

The n. Y. n. II. Il III. railroad has
just put on six new freight trains be-
tween Worcester and Harlem river TO
expedite the handling of through
freight To and from the west. The
trains will pass through this city and
are express freights making few stops.
The Interstate Commerce commission
have been imploring the railroads to
do something to hell out In the short
age of cars which Is said TO be due TO
the large shipments of the big crops Of
the west. Whether the consolidated
new trains have anything to do with
the request is not known but II Is at
least In line with the com missions
suggestion.
II is expected that the new trains
will be heavy ones, probably Of 40 odd
ears each and extra engines will help
pull them over the hard grades
Longer sidiEgs are being installed over
the single track between Willimant.c
and Hartford and when completed the
length of the trains will be increased
TO fifty cars. One OF the trains will
pass through Putnam late in the after
noon, the others at night.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
Accidentally Shot BY Com panIon

Henry Bosquet, ~, liquor dealer
with plnce of business on Elm street,
WINS accidentally shot by companion
while out hunting Thursday afternoon
and died from the wound short time
after The shooting was purely acct
dental and is is stated that Bosquet ex-
onerated his friend from blame before
he died.
Bosquet and three companions were
hunting near the Woodstock line in
the neighborhood of Huntsville. They
had holed n rabbit and were oil more
or less excited as they stood ABOUT
waiting for the animal TO come out.
John Beaudette, one OF the party, had
been given rifle To hold, and II was
was supposed. When the rabbit came
out all were excited. Baudette either
tripped over root or in some other
manner accidentally discharged the ri
fle and the ball entered Bosquet's body
and penetrated the lung. Before a
doctor arrived the wound had bled
profusely and the man was in a very
weak condition when medical aid
reached him. He asked Or. LaRue,
who was the first physician TO arrive,
If he was going to die, and the doctor
told him he had better think OF IL, and
in a few minutes the man was dead.
The mans companions were terribly
shocked by the accident and nearly
crazed with grief. DR.. J. -. Kent,
medical examiner, viewed the remains
and gave permission for their removal
TO the city. Deceased leaves wife,
one child, and his mother, all living
in this city.
Funeral services were held at st,
Mary's church Sunday afternoon at
two O'Clock. The church was crowded
to the doors with relatives and friends
Members OF the local aerie of Eagles
attended in a body and members OF the
order acted as hearers. Burial was In
st. Mary's cemetery. A requiem high
mass was celebrated Monday morning
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
Business Talk to Congregation

Rev Charles +. Bedard of st. Mary's
church spoke TO his congregations
Sunday morning regarding the bust
ness aspect of the parish He told
them that the last of this month the
debt Of the church would be reduced
$1,000. As FIR. Bedard has been here
but three months this il an excellent
showing. The penny collection, which
was raised TO n nickle collection by the
new priest, has trebled in amount. In
regard TO the removal Of the convent
FIR. Bedard said that If IL had been
continued here and new schools had
been established, as Is necessary To
care for the children of the parish, a
debt of over 100000 would have had
To be assumed in erecting new build
ings and fitting them up. He made 1t
plain TO those who heard him that he
is fully capable TO give them con-
servative, businesslike management ~
well Ms being a spiritual adviser and an
able preacher.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
Republican Club Formed

The Putnam Republican club, which
will become part of the state organi-
cation, which will in turn become a
part of the National League of Repub-
lican clubs, was formed Friday night
at smoker in Odd Fellows hall. 1t
was rainy night which prevented a
large attendance but the gathering was
not lacking in enthusiasm
The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Macdonald and Judge l.. II.
Fuller was nominated for chairman. 1t
was voted TO form club and the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President, :. NJ. Wheelock.
Vice president, Hector DIVERT.
Secretary, John b. Daigle.
Treasurer, Isaac Champeau.
t was voted TO have additional vice
presidents added, one from each city
ward and one from outside the city.
The chairman appointed I'll. j. Thayer,
NJ. III Geissler and f. W. Seward a
committee to bring in thelnames for
candidates for vice presidents as Sug-
gested. The committee brought in the
following names and they were unani-
mously elected: f. l.. Kelly, Frank
Howarth, +. r. Tucker, w. f. Dayi
son and {. +. Pierce. 1t WAS stated
that some SEQ names had been signed
to the application for membership.
Remarks were made by a number
present and listened to with interest.
Among those who addressed the
gathering were the chairman, w. +.
Dawson, Joseph McKachnie, George
y Bradley, DR.. j. b. Kent. DR.. Il. +.
Perry, c. Dwight Sharpe and ). NJ ..
Wheelock. The meeting ended with
an informal talk.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
P, N. S. Association Reception

The plans that are nearly eonsum :
mated BY the various committees and
the number of favorable responses re-
ceived from invitations sent out assure
the success of the tall reception of the
Putnam High School Association,
which will be held in the assembly
room of the High school, Friday even
ing, November 18th. There has been
grest deal of unfiagging interest in
the association since its formation,
more noticeable in recent years than
heretofore, and the occasions upon
which the association meets has
proved enjoyable and entertaining
ones.
AT the forthcoming reception the
High school orchestra will render a
musical program. A farce, "None so
def as those who won't hear, is in
preparation and will prove an enter
tanning and pleasing feature. The east
of characters is as follows:
Singleton Coddle, L.O. Williams
Washington Whitwell, Merrill z Paine
Byzantine Coddle, Miss Marjorie Mann
Jane smith, Miss Marion Warren
A reception will be held for all of the
teachers of the town, and Morse's or
chestra will render selections and play
for the dancing. All members of the
association, all persons who have at
tended the school, the senior and jun
ior classes nowiat the school, and all
teachers in Putnam schools, are cor
daily invited to be present.
Among graduates Of all schools and
colleges, and those who have ever
been connected with the institutions,
there always exists a bond of interest
that never wanes. 1t is on such oeca'
sions as the reception next week Fri
day night that old pupils and old
classmates have an opportunity of be-
ing together that seldom exists al any
other time. 1t brings back pleasant
recollections to talk over which is
alone pleasure. Every one who has
been connected with the school should
lend their encouragement to this and
future occasions of its kind by making
a special effort to be present.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
Steps TO Dissolve Water Company

At meeting of the directors of the
Putnam Water company held in Bos-
ton recently it was voted TO dissolve
the corporation as its plant has been
transferred TO the city of Putnam. A
special meeting of the stockholders
has been called for November both TO
see if they will confirm the action OF
the directors. The stockholders have
already received payment of 500 on
each share of stock held by them and
it is thought that an additional pay
ment will be made.
B. d. Bugbee is on a hunting trip
TO NJ aine.
Harry l.. Nado of the Inn enter.
tanned his mother from Norwich last
week.
Friday was the 4lst anniversary Of
the "Douty the halter" store in this
city.
Speaking Of the recent election we
heard Senator Hammond telling
group of Republicans that "The DEM
o,rats went so far as 10 Craze our
trade mark rather badly at that.
DIR. F. w. Darmer, who for the
past six months has been suffering
from an abscess in his throat, was Ia
ken to the Day kimball hospital on
Monday.
The post office was closed from 2
to 3 O'Clock Saturday afternoon dur
ing the funeral of Vice President Sher-
man. The flags of the city were flown
at half mast.
Gardner o. Benson, formerly OF
this city, has been calling on friends.
He will soon leave for Camden, :. g.,
where he spends his winters as clerk
in a hotel, coming north to Barre,
| Mass, for the same company, in the
/, summer.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
Interesting Locals

Sweaters, underwear, caps, gloves,
and felt boots, at Douty's.
Special prices on lace curtains all
next week at A. d j. Blanchette's. An
early inspection is advised.
Any one who has any Hubbardston
Nonesnch apples for sale will please
communicate with X. b. PATRIOT
Office.
Edison's latest type monographs
equipped with the new Diamond
speaker at Letters music store. Drop
in and hear them.
Sweaters, underwear, gloves, caps,
and felt boots at Douty's.
Peter Gardner calls attention To q
new line of horse and carriage blan-
gets and robes which he has In stock,
and invites your inspection OF the
display.
Just in, IS new Blue Amberol Edison
records This record Is TO all practical
interests and purposes unbreakabIe,
can be played 600 times without signs
OF wear. Certainly the best record
ever placed on sale for 80 cents. +. g.
Letters a Co., representatives.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
NO as
Work Begen on Telephone Building

The preliminary work on the new
telephone building TO be erected on
Grove street was begun Wednesday
when the contractors to whom the con-
trnct has been awarded, Messrs. Doyle
Il Murphy, of Norwich, came here and
looked over the ground. The same
firm will erect the new telephone
building in Willimantic and both
buildings will be in course of construc-
ton at the same time.
The plans of the building assure q
modern structure devoted to the needs
of the company in its growing bust
ness here and will be a substantial adj
dition 10 the business buildings of the
city. The system to be installed will
also be of the latest design and with
the newest Improvements making it
second 10 none in the state. The work
will be pushed along rapidly.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
The Vote in Past Elections

The following figures show the pres
idential vote in Putnam four years ago
and eight years ago;
In 1904 in Putnam Mr. Roosevelt re-
eeived rs votes rs against 40s for Mr.
Parker; in 1905, four years ago, Mr..
Taft received ISL votes as against 81
east for Mr.. Bryan.
The vote in Putnam two years ago
for representatives in the general as
sembiy of Connecticut was as follows,
the two republican candidates being
elected; John f. Carpenter d, SIT;
Hector DIVERT T, oil; George z. Miner
d, $50; Oscar Conan, socialist, %;
George Warren |.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08

removed with his parents to the
United States coming to Putnam At
the age of 10 years and entering cot
ton mill. He only remained at that
employment for short time when he
entered business life by entering the
store of Chandler n Morse, where he is
now employed and where he has been
for the past u years. He served on
the board of relief for three years and
rs member of the republican city
committee for number of years. lie
has been one of the collectors nj st.
Mary's church for two years and took
much interest In the paroehial schools
and through his personal efforts prizes
for the pupils have been secured for
number Of years past. Mr.. Plessis can
safely be trusted to represent his town
nj Hartford for in its welfare he has a.
ways taken an interest and personal
pride. He was married In this city In
October, 1897.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
Superior Court

AT the session of the superior court
here on Thursday, Judge Bennett pre-
siding, the civil case of Bovine Broth
ers vs. IL. IL. Davenport, of Pomfret,
came up for consideration. The case
Is one in which the compliments claim
n balance due of $50 M commission,
but the defence claims no balance due
on series of transactions.
There was a short calendar session At
Willimantic Friday. s4
The case Of the Putnam Light d
Power Company vs George Peterson
and John George OF this city, which
was 20 have been tried this week, has
been Withdrawn.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
Putnam Granse

Putnam grange is planning some in
teresting features for the future. Two
evenings will be devoted 10 a competi-
tive program between the ladies and
gentlemen. The first installment will
be given by the ladies next Monday
evening and the gentlemen's evening
will be some time later. Five MEM
bers of Quinnatissett grange OF Thomp-
son will act as judges. All members
and candidates for admission are
earnestly requested to be present.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
AR .HrBALp MNCuoSALp

Archibald Macdonald received fur
Their deserved honors Tuesday by be-
ing elected as one of putnam's rep
resentatives to the general assembly.
Mr. Macdonald is too well known to
the citizens of Putnam. whom he has
served over a score of years, TO need
an introduction and even a sketch of
his successful public life seems super
fluous His record in public life
stands out prominently in the annals
of the citys economic administration
and each further honor bestowed up
on him is a small recognition of the
time. thought, and physical exertion
he has given to the citizens as he
has served them willingly and without
hope or thought Of financial reward.
Mr.. Macdonald was born in Hall
fax. n 5. in May 1861 of Scotch par
entage When he was three years old
his parents moved to Sidney. c, B.,
where he attended the public schools,
As lad the sea air had its effect up
on him and he decided upon a life at
sea and at the early age of L years
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08

Ashford-B. H. Gardner, dem; II.
A. Eastman, dem.
Brook yn-John NJ. Bessette, dem.
anterbury-George Smith, rep;
Edward Baker, rep, gain.
Chaplin-Frank w. Chappell, rep.
Eastford-O. b. Carpenter, dem,
gain.
Hampton-Frank W. Congdon, rep.
Killingly- A. III. Arlington, reps
w. p. Kelley, rep, gain.
Plainield-E. l.. French, rep; b.
W. Danieson, rep.
Pomfret-M. f. Gallup, dem, gain;
II. ii. Davenport, rep.
Putnam-A. Macdonald, rep; J.
Plessis, rep.
Sterling-Clark Congdon, rep.
Scotland-Charles ii. Perry, rep.
Thorn pson-Charles J Johnson, rep.
Frank ;. Richmond, rep.
Woodstock W. Moore, rep; A.
Paine, rep.
The result in Windham County on
the three leading offices, president,
governor and congressman, were as
follows.
For President
Ashford, Wilson SS. Taft Al, Roose-
welt 10.
Brooklyn-W. 1913, T, 1903, r, SO.
Canterbury-W 50, r 81. r 81.
Chaplin-W 81, T 81, r II.
Eastford-W 30, T SO, X II.
Hampton w "a, T 20, r 40.
Killingly-W 800, T ass, K 1876.
Plainfield-W 296, T 365, r Sc.
Pomfret-W 119, lis, r SO.
Putnam-W 1913, T 465, r 176.
Scotland, w II, so, r 10.
Sterling-W 119, 40, r 1.
Thompson-W ISL, T 205, X 101.
Windham-W 900, T 1872, r 260.
Woodstock-W 70. T 118. r 80.
Totals, Wilson 1886. Taft, 4.04o.
| Roosevelt / 1853.
| Wilson's plurality over Taft 40.
For Governor
Ashford-Baldwin 80, Studley 45.
| Smith14
Brooklyn-B 142. st ia, SIN 27.
Canterbury-B II, st SO, SIN IS.
| Chaplin-B %, st "a. SIN H.
| Eastford-B 80, ST so. SIN 3.
Hampton-B %, st 10, SIN AS.
Killingly-B Alb st 442, SIN 1877.
/ Plainfieid-B 313, ST 1862, SIN 80.
Pomfret-B ZIG, st 125. SIN AZ.
Putnam-B 40, st 454, SIN 178.
Scotland-B 81, st 64, SIN s.
| Sterling-B l16, st 115, SIN 7.
Thompson-B 1863. ST 20i, SIN 101.
| Windham-B ss5, st $50, SIN 239.
Woodstock-B rs. ST 1913 SIN 81.
Ttals, Baldwin 1872, StudIey 5.05l.
Smith 1912.
Studley's plurality 40.
For Congressman
Ashford-Mahan 81, King 81, Davis
9.
Brooklyn-M 1872. X 121. D 20.
Canterbury--M 81. X 81. D ID.
| Chaplin-M II, K 81, p 5.
Eastford-M 20. X SIS. % g.
Hampton-M %. X 75. d IS.
Killlngiy-M 4S2. K sos, d EOS.
Plainfield-M 290. K 1856, ID 81.
Pomfret-M 80. X 1877. d 40.
Putnam-M. 37s. X All, D i7S.
Scotland-M Is. X IS. ID 3.
Sterling-A ia. X lib. d 6.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
Store Broken Into

Some time during Friday night
burglars entered the store OF {. f.
Heath on Mechanics street by break
ing out rear window. Three guns,
two single barrel and one double bar
rel, some knives, razors, and other
small articles were also taken. Some
men working near the place hsye
stated that they saw couple Of strange
men about that locality during Tho
day and they were suspicious q them
and 50 informed Mr.. Heath.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
InsEPH PLEssIs

Joseph Plessis is the other candidate
elected TO represent Putnam in the
general assembly. Mr.. PlesSiS is a
representative French Canadian citi-
zen who has for years taken an inter
est in public affairs and done all he
could 10 advance the interests of the
republican party. He is an upright
young man and highly esteemed by
all who know him
Mr.. Plessis was born in st. Aime,
Canada, April %, 1873. lie attended
the public schools In his native town
and afterwards entered a commercial
college from which he graduated. lie
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
The Election in Putnam

Putnam as usual went republican
but with decreased vote on account
of the drain caused by the progressive
party which cast lac straight votes.
All three parties worked hard TO get
out the vote, numbers of automobiles
being used for that purpose. All sorts
of rumors regarding dickers and deals
were current but they did not ma
terialize when the ballots were counted.
There were 900 straight votes cast
aud 1875 split tickets With some thirty
odd votes thrown out for various
causes. The vote for The three leading
parties was as follows.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08

Thompson--M l52. X 204, d 10t.
Windham--M SSS. X 1922, d 1874.
Woodstock 81, X 1871. y 60
Totals. Mahan 2,6S6, King S.42T.
Davis 91S
Kings plurality T41.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
ANNOUNCEMENT

According TO a law passed by con
gress that has just gone into effect
all notices of suppers. sales. enter
tainments, etc, D.ust be marked
adv" Hereafter a charge of ten cents
a line will be made for all notices of
this kind where an admission fee is
charged or the affair is given for the
purpose of making money.
We will continue to publish notices
OF religious, society or other meetings
where there is no charge of admis-
sion as items of news as heretofore
PUTNAM PATRIOT.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08

IF. w. keaney of Woonsocket, for
merly teacher in the High school here,
spent sunday in the city.
Putnam patriot., 1912-11-08
wiudham County Representatives

There were Is straight socialist votes
cast, 6 prohibition and 8 socialist labor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-10
A.rooI.n.. to Garry 1000.

Harriet Quimby. the first woman to
ny across the English Channel from
Dover to Calais. has Just returned
from Europe. She Is the first Amer
lean woman to get license here and
In France to navigate the air.
She has the impression that an aero
plane might be built to carry as many
passengers as an airship of the bal
loon type. and that for an individual
the aeroplane was the flying machine
Of the future. She was inclined to be-
heve that in the remote future. when
the science Of aviation had got pretty
close to topnotch. an aeroplane might
be built to accommodate 1000 passen-
gers, but the aeroplane Of the present.
perfected perhaps, would be always
the vehicle OF the air for individual
passengers or pair OF them. humans
having a tendency to 60 In pairs
New York Sun.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-10
Mon.zI.s and z,reon.

Monazite and zircon are minerals
containing rare-earth metals, whose
properties on becoming incandescent
when heated render them valuable In
certain forms Of gas and electric
Mghts. Monaxite 10 employed In the
manufacture of incandescsnt gas.light
mantles and the oxide obtained from
zircon enters into the composition OF
tho glover Of tho Nernst electric light.
Both minerals are found in the United
States and have been produced to q
considerable extent. During 1911 no
mouaxite was marketed. although
13,1s1 pounds OF crude sand or '.ore''
10 reported o. mined In North Caro-
lima and South Carolina.
Zircon was produced In 1911 TO the
amount Of 3.20s pounds, valued at
ss03.eo.
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when business IL good amount TO
about three-quarters Of billion dol
lars annually. 1t Is the storekeeper
who has the task of handling this enor'
NOUS quantity Of machinery and &C
cessories.
Every road has Its main storehouse,
and IL the line is long one there are
smaller ones on each division.
The storekeeper is really an impor-
tant railroad official, although his
name figures down toward tho end
of the list, among the small fry. Time
vas when his job was considered
relatively unimportant ard carried
With It a meager salary. His conse-
cuence in the scheme OF things ID
recognized now. He has in his charge
material. and supplies whose value
represents millions OF dollars. He
must SEQ that none Of these leave his
warehouse except upon orders signed
by the proper authority. But that 10
not all. Upon him also deyolves 10
tac greatest extent the labor OF seeing
that the employees Of other depart
laeuts do not waste or throw away
anything that can be repaired or used
over again. On a well-organized rail-
road practically nothing is wasted.
When it's usefulness Is ended 1t goes
at last into the scrap heap and Is
sold.
The efficiency OF stoTskccrer ts
measured largely by the size OF his
.crar, heap. If 1t Is out Of proportion
- ha
doing good work.
One big western railroad has a
storekeerer who inaugurated the now
universal system OF saving all the sedi-
ment from paint. oil and varnish bar
rels, the skin that forms on top OF the
recep;acles for these things, and even
the slops from he paint stock room.
When half a barrel or 80 of this stun
Is secured It 10 worked over by being
emptied into large tank. which 10
placed over q fire. The mass Is
slowly heated and sufficient raw lin
seed oil il added to dissolve it. Then
1t is stirred until all the substances
are in solution. when red oxide OF,
iron il added in sufficient quantities to
bring the color to the shade desired.
| In this way a road each year makes
number Of barrels Of first-class freight
car paint at about half the cost Of
new. 1t 10 all Just so much clear
profit. because It used to--be thrown
away. Il.
One department OF the storekeeper's
office has charge Of the stationery and
office supplies. On an eastern road the
storekeeper distinguishes himself by
saving about i've times the amount of
his annual salary in this branch Of his
department alone.
Practically every storekeeper in the.
United States belongs to the National
Railway Storekeepers' association.
which meets annually-generally In
the summer-in some previously ap-
pointed city. At these meetings the
storekeepers tell their experiences and
compare notes as to the best methods
of doing their work and Of saving
money for the lines they represent.
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ana eooa care taken o. you
Thank you" said Henderson, smil-
ing grimly. 'Have You any idea where
such spot might be foundf''
1T should be with your sister at Los
Angeles. She always has seemed very
fond Of you"
THAT Is quite true" said Hender-
son, his eyes Frightening little. IL
will 60 to her. When shall l start?"
"At once"
Henderson began to tack for the
landing, but his hands shook until he
scarcely could manage the boat. Edith
Carr sat watching him indifrerently,
but her heart was throbbing painfully.
"Why is there so much suffering in the