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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-05-08

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Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Republican Convention

The formal opening of the National Republican Convention took place on Tuesday, and the Taft forces won the first skirmish by the election of Elihu Root as temporary chairman after a rough and noisy debate, but in more orderly manner than was expected. The threats of the Roosevelt leaders that they would not submit to a Taft victory, failed to materialize, no doubt because among the leaders there were some honorable and patriotic men. No other business was done.
 Wednesday promised the certain success of President Taft, but cer- tainty that there would be bolt on the part of the Roosevelt forces led by the eXPresident The final result still remains uncertain, but certain 10 be disturbing to the more sober minded citizens, and disastrous to the good name of the American Republic. On the finality there is certain to be adoption to better rules to regulate political conventions. This will be demanded by all citizens regardless to political parties for the sake of na- tional reputation.
 The convention on Thursday was quieter than was expected as the bolt threatened did not materialize and the Colonel was made to realize all his hopes were defeated and it was made clear that President Taft would receive the nomination although the defeat ed party hoped to secure a compromise candidate. The bolt that Theodore de- clared he was sure to secure was not realized. Taft's majority increased at every test of strength. The nomination and also the adoption of a platform is expected today, Friday, or perhaps not until Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Common Council

There was special meeting of the common council Tuesday evening, Mayor Macdonald presiding. Pre- sent aldermen Johnson, Nichols, flaw kins, Duvert, Mann and LaRue.
 It was voted to lay out various streets which vote and layout will be found on pages 6 and !.
 The corporation counsel stated that
 the case of the Connecticut Contract Ing company vs the City of Putnam had
 been tried by MT. Shipman and him. self. The company sought to recover damages above the amount the city owed them. lie stated that 1t was his opinion that the company could not
 possibly recover except possibly Tor some extra pipe amounting to about
 Sl00 aud perhaps not for that. lie also
 stated that the case of the Peter Suzio
 company had been withdrawn. On motion of alderman Duvert ot the police committee it was voted to move
 the lights in the cell room, paint the
 cells and install the steel cage in
 room prepared for it.
 Alderman Mann asked that the l salary of the superintendent oi streets
 be increased Sl00 year. He said that the increase had not been asked for but | that Mr. Dnmas was an efficient oiil- cial and his work had greatly incTeas- | ed and he was getting but VI and some cents per week. When he audi | ted the accounts and found how much | detail work the superintendent had | done he felt that the services should received recognition without waiting | for it to be asked for. The mayor,
 alderman Hawkins of the highway committee and alderman LaRue also | spoke of the very efficient services Of | the superintendent saying he was one of the best that the city had ever had
 and that very little had been paid by | the city in damages since he has held | the office.
 The bill of the icorporation counsel | for work in connection with the sewer in the past two years for defending suits, expenses, etc. amounting to | Sl99O and another bill as corporation
 counsel in defending suits, making changes in the city charter, opinions etc. amounting to $40 were approved and ordered paid.
 Upon request of the corporation counsel leave of absence of three
 months was granted him.
 The meeting adjourned 10 the first ! Tuesday in July.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
St. Philips Episcopal Church

Services as usual Friday and Sun day. The Rev. John White Walker, formerly minister in charge here, Is eN- pected to preach Sunday morning at l0.30. MT. Walker Is in charge of mis- sions in Winner, South Dakota, and neighboring towns, covering his terri tory by automobile.
 Saturday morning al 10 o'clock the first trials and rehearsals for the male vested choir will be held. Clement Gilson is choir master and tenor. MT. Owen will sing bass. Boys will be ac- eepted without regard to church con- nections, If they have the consent of their parents.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
The Mechanicsville Strike

Forty or more strike breakers ar- rived at the mill of the French River Textile Company, Mechanicsville, Wednesday morning. They came from Philadelphia via New York and the Norwich line boat. As soon as they reached the plant the speed was started and before the day was over, which marked the fourth week of the strike, 62 looms were in operation. The strikebreakers number was argument ed by some of the old employees who, it Is said, have torn up their I. w. w. cards and renounced that organization.
 The move was a decided surprise to the strikers. The company are not antagonizing the men but they have the plant and they want to run it. It is understood, with the exception of few men, any of the strikers who apply will be given their old jobs and there wilt be no attempt to humiliate them in any way on account of their striking.
 Agent Waterman had several talks with the men Wednesday but no agreement was reached. The strikers held a meeting in the evening in this city and another one this Thursday afternoon. It is believed that en- thusiam is on the wane except for a few of the leaders.
 More operatives went back to work Thursday and more are expected today It certainly looks as if the strike was broken and it is believed that this is welcome news to all but d handful of the employees. There has been no dis turbance of any kind. One of the leaders was heard to make threat Thursday but it is hoped that it was more in excitement than in earnest.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Edmund Gilbert of New Haven was a guest of H. T. Wells family last week. He attended the graduation and reception of the class of 1912 at Woodstock Academy.
 Quite number of the teachers in town are planning to attend the sum- mer school in Danbury which opens July lst, Misses Edwards, Eldridge, Nelson and Gladys Sheldon from this part of the town being among the number.
 The sewing meeting of the Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Irving Morse this week.
 Miss Blanche Shippey of Stafford is spending her summer vacation here.
 Miss Minnie Wells expects To leave town soon for an extended stay with her aunt, Mrs. Clara Block of Attic boro. Miss Wells will be much missed in South Woodstock and her many friends hope that she will much enjoy her new home.
 Mrs. Harvey Tourtellotte and son Ralph of Putnam are stopping with her mother, Mrs. l.. w. Lowe, for a time, MT. Tourtellotte spending the week end with them.
 Gertrude H. Phillips was in Putnam one day last week.
 H. K. Stafford has purchased an au- tomobtle.
 Elmer Neweomb is at home again.
 The Ladies Aid connected with the Baptist church will hold the annual sale and supper in the vestry on Thursday of next week, June 27th, from 10 10 o'clock. Many pretty and useful articles will be for sale, and the supper will consist of cake and strawberries; also ice cream will be for sale. A cordial invitation is given to everyone to come and spend pleasant afternoon and evening with us
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
School Report
SMITH STREET


 Report of attendance in the Cram mar department, Smith street school, Edith NJ. Kent, principal. Whole number of pupils 70, average attend ance r, per cent of attendance s5. Not absent during term; Robert Diamond Eliza Levesque Mm. Desaulnier Pauline Piche
 Absent one day or less: Ada Bosworth Bertha Farrows Lizzie Diamond Leon Maynard Lucy Fanows Helen Rich
 Perfect in attendance for the year; Robert Diamond Wm. Desaulnier
 Report of attendance in the Inter mediate grade, x. Zurviah Phillips, teacher. Number of pupils l5, average attendance l2, percent of attendance sS. Perfect in attendance during the term:
 Albert Farrows Louis Rodinsky
 Absent one day or less; Pscifique Dufault
 Perfect in attendance during the year;
 Louis Rodinsky
 Report Of attendance in Primary de
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21

Mrs. E. NJ. Wheaton has returned from brief visit in Providence
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas DeCoudres of East Hartford are visiting in Put nam.
 -Thomas Culley, who left early in the spring for a trip to his home in England, has returned to Putnam.
 Miss Nellie T. Burleson is spend ing the summer vacation at her home on Quinebaug avenue.
 The Misses SanSouci entertained relatives from Soutobridge and Wor- eester over Sunday.
 -Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gilpatric and their children and Mrs. George Gilpatric are at Juniper Point, Me, for the summer.
 Mrs. C. k. Waterman and her sis ter, Miss Ethel Rowe, left Thursday for Kelsey Point, Westoroek, where they are to spend the summer.
 Editor Carl B. Johnson and wife of Franklin attended the Alumni ban quet. Mrs. J. B. Fullerton (nee Ella Davison) of Willimantic was also pres ent for the occasion.
 Attorney Telesphore Lebouef of Webster has accepted an invitation to address the pupils of St. Mary's school in St. Jeans hall Sunday evening when the graduating exercises will be held.
 William Wright, son of Judge and Mrs. E. G. Wright, graduated from Yale this week and his parents at tended the exercises. He made Phi Beta Kappa, a scholarship honor so- ciety.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Bartlett and daughters, Dorcas and Ruth, were in Providence recently, where the Misses Bartlett played at a recital given by the pupils of Prof. Frederick Very in Frobel hall.
 The fifteenth annual award of di- plomas by the Bryant x Stratton ousi- ness college will be held at o'clock Monday evening, June 24, at the Mathewson street NJ. E. church, Prov idence.
 The Mizpah Rebecca lodge will in- itiate a class of twenty-three candi- dates next Wednesday, evening. The degree will be conferred by Arbutus lodge of Webster. X supper will be served to the lodge members, guests and candidates at 6, 45 o'clock.
 The 25th reunion of graduates of Becker's Business college will be held in connection with commencement eX- ercises on Friday, June 2S, in Me chanicS hall, Worcester. Special ef- forts are being made to have the occa- sion a memorable one, and to have present as many as possible of the 5000 pupils that have been graduated from the school in that time.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21

partment, Clara A. Burrill, teacher. Number registered 36, average attend ance 20, per cent of attendance sO.5
 Pupils not absent during the term: Pauline Dusseault Jesse E. Lyon Anna Freedman Lester Maynard Ida Freedman Daniel Trudeau
 Pupils absent one day or less: Prescott Lamphere Leon T. Wilson, ,Jr. Wallace Piche
 SAWYER DISTRICT SCHOOL
 Report of the attendance of the inter mediate department, Bertha 0. White, teacher. Number of pupils g, per cent of attendance S4 l-2. Those neither absent nor tardy:
 Edith Gilson Abbie Moore Edward DeCarlo Leonide Plante Mabel Kenyon George Phillips Helen Logan Gladys Riddell Estella LAprey Joseph Lamotte
 Absent but one day
 Byron Boswell Clara Mayhew Bertha Thatcher
 Not absent during entire year and tar dy but twice: Leonide Plante
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
First Time Behind Bars

Charles Nichols, electrician, was in- careeraled in one of the new steel cells at the municipal building Wednesday afternoon. He did not come to court however there was no charge against him and he is q law abiding citizen. Nichols was at work in the cell room changing the location of the lights. The janitor, Albert Light,c came in, and Nichols stepped into cell 10 look it over. While he was in there Light closed the door to demonstrate how il worked, but in doing so he pushed it loo far, the spring lock clicked and Nichols was a prisoner. As the key to the cells is kept locked in drawer the janitor couldn't get it and Nichols re. mained a prisoner until the captain of police was hunted up and set him al liberty.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
MECHANlCsyILLE

The body of Henry w. Coren, 50 years old, foreman in the oil.stone de- partment of the Norton Co, Worces- ter, was found in Indian lake Sunday morning at , o'clock, near the plank bridge leading to the club quarters of the Worcester Yacht club. The plank bridge al this point is narrow and it is thought that Mir. Coren was overcome by heart weakness from which he has been suffering for two years, while crossing and toppled into the water. The dead man had left the clubhouse where reception had been in order al l0-So o'clock, Saturday night, and the accident took place between that time and the hour the body was found. Mir. Coren lived at 6 Huntington avenue with his nieces, the Misses Charlotte and Helen B. Coren. He has broth- CT, Anthony Coren of Springfield, and sister, Mrs. Amelia Chase, living in Mechanicsville.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Communication

Dear Editor:
 At the close of our terms of service in the Putnam schools we wish to pub hcly express to Mir. Erie H. Johnson, who has just resigned his position as Acting School Visitor, our gratitude for his sympathy and encouragement and for the many personal favors re- eeived at his hands. His kindly and helpful criticism, his wise counsel and his strong support have tended to make our cares lighter and our work more successful. Every visit he has made has been an inspiration to both teachers and pupils 10 more earnest endeavor. IL has been a pleasure 10 be associated with man of such per sonality and of such unusual fitness for the direction of school work.
 NJ. r. DUTroN,
 (. C. STRAIT. Putnam, June 70, 1912.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
White Slave Case.

Meriden.-Frank c. Sorenti, brought here from New Haven on a charge of white slavery" was bound over to the higher court on charge of feloni- GUS assault upon 15-year-old Teresa Regali The girl said she was entieed from her home in Brooklyn by one Vi- gilone. who is already held for hear ing before the superior court, kept a prisoner for 10 weeks at Coney Island. and then brought to Noroton. Meriden and other places by Sorenti The girl was committed to the Home of ths Good Shepherd.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
No license Campaign.

Stamford.-The action of the county commissioners in deciding to transfer a liquor license from State street started a no-license campaign with vigor here The transfer of this li- cense was fought stubbornly on the ground that the proposed location was an unfit place for it. Many of the prominent citizens took part in the hearings and the action Of the commis- sioners is said to have come as sur prise. The mo licensen campaign ar gument put forward now is tLat if the city should go no license for one year it would decrease by 30 per cent. the number of saloons here under the new license law
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Obituary
MRS. REU BEN SYKES

MKS. REI BEN SY K taS
 Mrs. Edith Sykes, wife of the late Reuben Sykes, died at the Day Kim ball hospital Tuesday after ian illness of several weeks with typhoid fever. Mrs. Sykes was trained nurse and it is thought contracted the disease that caused her death while caring for pa- tient. She is survived by two children who are in the Mount Carmel Home, New Haven.
 Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Congregational church this Friday at l.30 p. m.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
13 BALLOTS To
 ELECT BISHOP
]. Chauncey unsley Chosen by
 Diocesan Convention.
CONTESTED AMONG THREE
Judge Robertson Says Home for lne- briates Would Be Home for Buns Bishop erewster's Offer of
 S1,ooo Not Accepted.

Hartford.-The Rev J. Chauncey Linsley of Torringten was elected a sufIragan bishop for the diocese ee Connecticut at the Episcopal diocesan convention on the thirteenth ballot. The candidates nominated for the po- sitiou of sufragan bishop were the Rev. John F. Plumb. New Milford; the Rev. George T. Linsley, Hartford the Rev. J. Chauncey Linsiey, Torrington; the Rev Dr. Cranston Brenton, Trinity College; the Rev. George w. Daven- port, Danbury; the Rev. V. E. Gard ner. Boston. the Rev. Dr James Good win. Hartford; the Rev. E. Gampion Aehson, Middletown. and the Rev. Percy Bradner, Providence, k. l. Dr. James Goodwin offered a resolution providing for an assessment of one per cent. on the parishes to provide for the salary of the suffragan bishop. Bishop Brewster offered to give Sl,000 of his salary toward that of his assist ant but the convention declined to al low this It was recommended that the salary of the sutfragan bishop be fixed at $4,000 year The report of the social service commission was made by T. E. Turner of this city. Some opposition developed to the clause which requests that the liquor license fee be increased to S1.000 Judge A. Heaton Robertson of New Haven said laws could never be en- forced which are not up to the moral sphere of the community He referred to that part of the report favoring the founding of Q home for inebriates by saving that such an institution would be "a home for buns The report was adopted
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21

Says the New York Evening Post: "l will, wrote MT. Roosevelt to the governors on February 24, "accept the nomination for President if it is ten- dered to me, and I will adhere to this decision until the convention has ex- pressed it's preference This lan- guage appears to be as plain as that of Truthful James. If it did not mean that the Colonel would await the ac- ton of the convention, and be bound by il, what did it mean? Of course, he is not the man to be hampered in June by what he said in February.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Students Off Job.

New Haven.-The principal feature of the second full day of the strike of some 50 odd walters of the Hotel Taft was the securing of enough regular walters from New York city to enable the hotel management to relieve most of the Yale students of their volunteer duty which they have performed so satisfactorily and from which they were in no hurry to be freed
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Fight on Edae of Wharf.

New Hayen-Richard Graneld and Alexander Galka, boatmen who are employed about Belle dock, were ar rested following a snappy oneround bout of many minutes duration held on Belle dock. The men were taken to the Grand avenue station charged with mutual breach of the peach.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Appoints w. H. DouQIass.

New Haven.-Mayor Rice appointed William H. Douglass, president of the Mechanics bank, a member of the sinking fund commission, to succeed James Hemingway. whose term of nine years expires on July l. The charter provides that no member may serve more than one term.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Killed by Train.

Noroton.-John Meyerhauser, aged S5, who belonged in the Soldiers home here. was killed by an express train while track walking. He served in the Spanish-Ameriean war as a member of the Stamford company of the Third regiment
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21

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Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
 Children.

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Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21

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Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
s44o,ooo for Bridgeport Woman.

Tablespoonful will of Miss Anne Eliza Isham, victim of the Titanic disaster, was filed for probate at Chi eago, III. The estate, valued at s440.- GOO, is bequeathed to her sister, Mrs. Francis lsham Shelton of this city.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Postoffice Safe Blown,

Stratford.-The safe in the local postoffiee was blown open with dyna- mite and about s1,5O0 in stamps was taken. The robbery was discovered by Postmaster William B. Bristol.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Te Subscribers of the Patriot

According to order No. 907 O' the Post office Department subsen- 5ers cannot be indebted to q newspa- per more than one year and still have fhe paper sent to them at the second slass rate. The order reads as follows:
 A reasonable time will be allowed publishers to secure renewals Oi sub scriptions. but unless subscriptions are expressly reneWed after the term for which they are paid, within the follow tng periods:
 Dailes. within three months,
 Weeklies, within One Year, they shall not bc counted Tn tHe leRiti- mate list 0f subscribers, and copies mailed on account thereof shaH not be occepted for m0ftHg at tue second class postage rate of one cent pound, but may be mailed at the transient see ond class postage rate of cent for each four ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-21
Ilse Aliens Fool Ease

Putnam, June 20, 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-14
CALIFORNIA BADLY SPLIT
Taft Men Furious at Governor
Johnson's Methods.
LHy Tclegraph 30 M TrLbune


Sea Girt y. J.. Aug. l3-Lynn Helm.
leader Of the Wilson Democrats in South
ern California. called on Governor Will
son JUS, before ne left the State House
at Trenton tonight and told him that
because Of the action of Governor John
son In practically DISTINGUISHING the Taft
Republicans the Democrats had "A pretty
good chance OF carrying the state.
Mr. Helm said that Governor Johnson.
who ia the Roosevelt candidate for Vice
President. had forced through the Leg
islature law which prevented Pres-
dent Tafts name from appearing Oh the
ballots unless a petition signed by 100
voters who did not take part in the pr,-
marles was filed requesting H.
This action. Mr.. Helm said. had caused
much resentment among the regular Re-
publicans Of California. many OF whom
had announced, he said. that n forced to
make choice between Wilson and
Roosevelt they would vote for Wilson.
Women will vote for the first time At
q Presidential election I'm California, and
Mr. Helm said Governor Johnson would
not he able to deliver their votes TO the
Roosevelt ticket. as Governor Wilson was
popular with the women voters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-14
ASKS PROTECTION FOR FLAG
Mrs. I. w. Ball Sends Appeal tt
Chairman Hilles.

Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball. OF the Won
ans Relief Corps. chairman OF the com
mittee on legislation to prevent the des-
ecration OF the flag. has asked Chairman
Hilles OF the Republican National Com
mittee to use his influence to prevent
the use OF the flag for political pur-
poses and the printing of notices OF
portraits thereon. In "A. letter to the
chairman Mrs. Ball said.
7 feel quite sure that this method OF
treating the emblem OF the nations
might and glory VIII be obnoxious tc
President Taft, as well as to yourself
and ask that you use all the power and
influence as chairman of your great com
mittee To protect the flag from these hu-
initiating purposes.
Chairman Hilles answered Mrs. Ball as
follows:
SO far as I can control the matter, the
emblem OF the party. It's campaign mot
toes and the names OF the candidates
will not be printed on the American flag
| am earnestly opposed TO the use OF the
flag for objects OF this character