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Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
WOODSTOCK CASES
Man Of % Found Guilty Of Illegal Liquor
Sale
Two SOuthhridge Men Bound Over on
Charge OF Chicken Stealing

Three criminal eases ,were disposed
of by Justice courts in the town ,of
Woodstock Wednesday morning. Two
men charged Jointly with stealing
chickens were bound over TO the supe.
rior court and man 96 years old was
fined for selling whiskey and appealed.
Carl Bates and Ernest fhayer of
Southhrdge were arraigned before
Justice Perrin Mt North Woodstock
charged with stealing twenty-three
chickens from Joseph Liberty on the
night of Oct. 18th. They plead not
guilty and were represented by Lawyer
Charles l.. Torrey.
According to the story told by wit.
nesses the two defendants were brought
to West Woodstock by Liberty in his
wagon from Seuthbridge on the after
noon of the 10Th arriving at the farm
shortly after 3 o'clock. Mr.. Lib rty
lives alone with his wife on small
farm The men were invited To supper
and after the meal was finished Mr..
Liberty showed them his poultry con-
sisting of Rhode Island Red stock. The
two men then left saying they were
going TO a saw mill about two miles
distant. Liberty and his wife drove to
Southbridge 10 the movies. sunday
morning twenty-three of Lioerty's
chickens had disappeared.
The defendants were seen going to-
ward Southbridge In n wagon by some
people in an automobile and at Thay.
er's house bag was found which Lib
erty said was his. Both had disposed
of chickens In Southbridge. Bates
said he didn't keep hens but Thayer
said he did, although this was denied
by the Southbridge chief of police.
Bates admitted he had been arrested
for theft before but he was acquitted.
Both defendants denied their guilt
and said that after going TO the saw
mill and finding no one there they
wished TO see that they returned TO
Southbrdge and were not ON the rond
the evening as testified TO by witnesses.
Probable cause was found and they
were bound over under 500 bonds each.
AZ West Woodstock W. @. Clark the
96 year old hotel keeper and grain
dealer, was being given a hearing on y
charge of the Illegal sale of whiskey on
the Sth of Oct. lie plead not guilty.
The state was represented by Prescott
ing Agent +. l.. Powell of Whitman
tic and State Policeman Bridgeman
was present. Clark was found guilty
ar d the fine and costs imposed by Jus
tice Leavitt amounted to 500 Is which
was Appealed from. Two bottles OF
rum were found on the premises by
the officers and taken away.
Mr.. Clark was arraigned and fined
on charge of Illegal liquor selling but
few months ago.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Stock Company in Financial Difficulties
Had Just Completed Engagement al the
Bradley Theatre

The Whiteside. Strauss stock com.
pany, which played an engagement at
the Bradley theatre last week, and
which was booked TO play in Manga
tuck this week has not left Putnam
owing to financial difficulties. For
several seasons past the company has
rehearsed at the Bradley theatre before
starting the season giving its first per-
been big drawing card and in fact
holds the theatre record for this style
entertainment. Mr.. Strauss, director
of the company, comes from Woonso-
eket, and his frequent visits TO Put
nam have made him quite well known
here. The trouble arose Saturday
night when scene painter who had
been at work on the eompany's pro
perties during the week placed an at
tachment on the scenery for services
rendered. The company this season is
billed as under the management of Ed
ward G. OfNeil. Mr.. 0'Neil is at pre-
sent in New York and it is expected
that as soon as he returns matters will
be adjusted. Mr.. Strauss and his wife
and members of the company are still
here. When the difficulties are straigh.
tened out it is rumored that Mr..
Strauss may not be further connected
with the show as he has declared it his
intention to retire from the show busi'
ness
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Aople Packing Demonstration

At the request of Senexet Grange
County agent VIC. Kennedy will give
demonstration Of packing apples In
the Agricultural hall at the Fair
grounds, South Woodstock, Wednes
day evening, October 9th at p. m.
This demonstrate is TO illustrate the
new law regarding the grading and
packing Of apples. Mr.. Kennedy will
illustrate the important points OF this
law in his demonstration. Every one
idterested is cordially invited To be
present.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Major Mcintyre Reports Business Boom.
ing

Major A d. Mcintyre has recently
returned from a business trip through
the middle west and parts of the south
and reports that in most sections bust
ness is booming. In the coal, steel
and iron sections war orders are being
rushed and everything is running full
blast with good wages. This of course
makes mercantile business correspond.
ingly good as so much money is put
into circulation. In Ohio there was a
bumper crop and things are booming
there. In very few sections is there
any complaint of lack of business.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22

ing that the local organization can eff
feet; for solicitor for advertising in an
out of town publication was met with
the statement that they would use on
ly mediums approved by the Cham
Der of Commerce. He appealed to the
office and the directors referred the
matter TO the merchants committee.
A regular rule for such cases is con-
templat. d.
The directors are planning for more
lectures of the character of that given
in June by DR.. Jay William Hudson,
which filled the theater on Sunday
evening to hear .about peace. Two
committees are at work TO bring Dr..
Norlh of New York to speak here on
his way to address the Twentieth Cen.
tury club of Boston.
A committee of three will be appoin
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Officers Of Carg1Il Council

The following are the newly elected
officers of Cargill council X. OF e.;
Grand knight, Arthur l.. DIVERT.
Deputy grind knight, Henry n
Benoit.
Chancellor, Joseph Kelly.
Financial secretary, Hector Divert.
Recording secretary, Arthur J. Rem
shaw.
Treasurer, Cyril Remiilard.
Warden, James Charron-
Lecturer. advocate, Frank H.Cordier.
Inside guard, Omer j. Maynard.
Outside guard, Alcide st. Onge.
Trustees, f. X Lucier, j. j. Nc
Garry, Augustus Giraca.
The newly elected officers, lit Is ex'
pected, will be installed at the next
meeting of the council.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22

Pomfret, Conn, Rev. w. b Olmsted,
Head master Pomfret school
From absent members-Letters
Hymn IS
sThe sacrament of the Lords supper,
administered by the ministers Of
the two Daughter CHURCHES, Rev.
Albert E. kinmouth, Brooklyn,
Rev. Frank A. Fuller, Abingdon
Hymn 279
.fenediction
IL is hoped that every one who has
had any interest or connection with
the church will attend without further
Invitation.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
CITY COurt-GeisSIer Judge

Sam Soles and Allie Wise, local ped
lers, got into a fist fight in the north
end of the city Saturday afternoon.
After they had considerably marred
each others face they both complained
TO the police, and Ms result both were
arrested for disturbing the peace. They
gave bond for appearance In court
Monday morning. In the meantime
they declared a truce and made up and
were sorry for their actions. Each
paid a fine of SO to remind them to re-
main peneable citizens. Three cases OF
intoxication were also disposed of.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Will Distribute Presents Free

Beautiful presents given away free
at grand auction sale of building lots
at siunset Manor, formerly the fair
grounds, on Friday, Saturday, and
Monday, October %, p and %. Cars
leave Bugbee corner at O'Clock each
day OF sale. You don't have 10 buy a
lot to get a present as they are given
away free. Bring your friends. Tick
Frank Z. Wilbur, auctioneer. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22

ted to look into Putnam's possible in
terest in a canal from Norwich TO Wor-
cester, which is being agitated by the
New London Chamoer Of Commerce.
Nine members Of the eleven on the
board were present at fridays meet
ing, which transacted also much rou-
tine business, and is gradually work.
ing out policy that shall promote
the best interests OF the city. There is
no disposition to rest on past achieve
ments Of the ear, like bringing new
industry here, and securing the Trade
school building, but these are regarded
as merely beginning.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Play by Play
(By NJ. Willey3

You may read above the story OF
last Saturdays game and learn how
Joe ConnolIy's All-Stars and Teddy
Cassents nine battled for nine innings
only 10 stop on account Of darkness,
with the score 8 10 0. Following you
may read how the two teams fought
inning by inning, play by play, just AS
it happened last Saturday before the
5000 fans that gathered TO see the game.
LIST Inning
All Stars, Ruell Of Springfield led
of for the visitors. lie knocked the
first ball over the canvas for a single
and then stole second. Rock famed
Connolly flied 10 Burns, Ruell out
trying for third on Shean's grounder.
No runs.
Putnam, Porter led OFF With single
but was caught in double play with
Burns, Shean to Iepine keany was
an easy out to center field. No runs.
End Inning
All-Stars, Rondeau singled and
went second on Lepine's sacrifice.
Shea grounded out, second TO hrsf end
Lemieux famed for the third out. No
runs.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
New Auto Markers Received

The automobile department of the
secretary of state has received the first
consignment of the new automobile
markers for the year 1916. Markers
for pleasure cars have white figures
and black backgrounds, while the
commercial markers have black fig
ures on white background.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Guarding Against Foot and Mouth Dis

Governor Holcomb has signed the
new regulations for the protection OF
the state from foot and mouth disease
from outside. These were prepared by
Cattle Commissioner J. o. Phelps and
are stringent in their provision. Ship
pers from other states must furnish
certificates that the cattle are free from
disease, and they must be kept In
quarantine for twenty-five days after
arriving at destination and cannot be
released except upon order OF the COM
missioner or his deputy.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Benefit Entertainment

An entertainment is to be given In
Union hall on Saturday evening for
the benefit of the Pomfret Neighbour
hood Association and the Putnam
Equal franchise league. Two farces,
"a Pair OF Burglars" and "a Little
Tiff,D will be given. else selections In
costume from the Mikado. A musical
program will be given by the z. n. A.
orchestra.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
1OOTH ANNIVERSARY
CONGREGATIONAL Churches at Putnam
Heights and POmfret to Observe
The Observance at Putnam Heights

The 20Oth anniversary of the organi-
cation of the First Church Society of
K,llirgly will be celebrated Sunday,
october ,25th, at the church at Put
nam Heights. The church is now
known as the First Congregational
church of Putnam. Services in COM
memoration of the anniversary will be
held at p. m. The order of exercises
will include an address on "Ideals
the past and of the present. by Rev.
Israel l.. White of Summit, New Jer,
sew. Rev. f. ID. Sargent of Putnam
who preached for a number of years at
the Putnam Heights church, will also
speak. Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hart
ford has been invited 10 assist at the
celebration.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Interesting Locals

We want to call special attention to
our SIS overcoats, the best value ever
put into an overcoat. Church Goth
ing Co.
Special offer: Twelve copies of De-
signer delivered at our pattern counter
one Fashion Book and any Standard
Patterns all for soc. This offer closes
October both. The Peoples Store,
Isaac Champeau, manager.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22

Several architects conferred with
the committee in charge of building
the new trade school, Friday evening.
Various plans were inspected and dis
eussed but definite action was deferred
TO later meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
Base Ball Positively Final Game

Saturday will positively close the
base ball season Of 1915 with Webster
as opponents. Putnam will present
the same line up ~ last Saturday,
while Webster will have some big
leaguers. Last opportunity TO see the
national game until the bell rings up
the curtain Of 1916. Morse grounds,
PutEam, at 8 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22

The improvement of Main street
and Uuion Square by the laying of an
annette roadbed is completed. Citizens
generally express the opinion that it is
money well spent. The city has APP
propriated nearly sl2, 900 for the i'm
provement of streets and when the
york planned for is completed the
streets will be In excellent condition.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22

lit Is announced that 40 patients
were treated at the Day KimbaIl hos
pitaI during the past fiscal year, this
being by far the largest number ever
received al the institution during II
months period. The annual receipts
were In excess OF $1,000.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-22
The Observance at Pomfret

The exercises celebrating the 200lh
anniversary of the organization of the
First Congregational church oil Pom
fret, will be held on Thursday, October
18th, beginning at IL IA. m. with the
following programs:
DoXology
Scripture
Prayer, Professor Alexander r. Merri-
am, Hartford Theological seminary
Hymn Anthem 46
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-28
CITY employees WILL
HAVE CASH TO SPEND
ON NEW YEARS DAY

Every employee of the city and
county of Honolulu. be he rich or
poor. high or low, old or young. is. to
get his pay this year before New
Years Day, and clerks in the audit.
Ing department are working overtime
In order to get all warrants ready.
20 that no one may be disappointed.
Tomorrow nights meeting of the
supervisors has been set expressly for
the purpose of voting payrolls for
these employees. the regular time for
many of the laborers to get their pay
being on January s. 8K
Auditor James Bicknell said today
that his men are working now to get
the salaries taken care Of before the
workers come in front the country.
A large number Of country payrolls
are expected in this afternoon.
Treasurer d. L. Conkling will prob
ably go into the country on Decem-
Der 80 to pay OF the men who do not
come into town. On January 5 these
men will be given the balance ~
money they. have earned up to that
time from the end of the year, so that
they are really being given an extra
payday, though receiving no extra pay
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-28
SOUTHERN China
CUTSLOOSE FROM
Yuan MONARCHY

Especial Cable to Liberty Newsl
SHANGHAI. China, Dec. 2S.-tour
provinces of southern China nava ofh
cially declared their independence of
Yuan Shih.Kai. With the province of
Yunnan already declared for independ-
ence stretch of country from Ningpo
to Burmah is opposed to recognition
of the monarchy. The provinces which
have already made their stand against
the monarchy are Che Kiang. Kiang
81. Human, Kwang 81 and Yunnan.
Representatives of the provinces OF
southern China met today in this city
and as result of a lengthy confer.
ence announced their independence.
The report of the representatives at
the meeting today stated that not only
the civilians OF the provinces. but the
military officials and soldiers have
gone over to the revolutionary party
and this report was confirmed when
despatch was received from Chez Sui.
military governor of Che Kiang. stat
ing that his troops had announced
that they would support the reyolu.
tionary party,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-28
OUTDOOR Circle
WORKINGNOW ON
CARNIVAL PLANS

The man employed by the Outdoor
Circle is doing excellent work ON Ka.
lakaua avenue. He Is keeping the
trees in splendid condition. also the
oleanders. A blight has been affect
ing them and as soon as the Carnival
is over the oleanders are to be cut
back to make the growth stronger and
the blooms more plentiful The circle
is pleased at the already large num-
Der OF comments of approval since
this work started The prisoners have
planted 200 eoconut trees since De-
cember I and more are ready to be
put in wherever needed.
II is the intention Of the circle to
have Kalakaua avenue In as perfect
shape as possible for Carnival week
and with the assistance the organiza-
ton is sure Of from the mayor, the SUI
pervisors. High Sheriff Jarrett. and
Jailer Fern much will be accom-
plished.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-28
PAINTING JOBS
At !. v. HOME
GET LAST touch

Finishing touches on the inside
painting of the new Young Women's
Christian Association building are be.
ing given by painters this afternoon.
assuring the fact that everything will
be in readiness for the big dedication
on Sunday
Workmen are also busy laying the
new cork carpet on the floors of sew
eral of the big rooms, while others
are busy upstairs getting the lunch
room in order.
First lunch will be served by the
association at the new cafeteria on
Tuesday at noon.
Outside work. including some paint
Ing, has been delayed by the rain, go
that only one coat of paint will be on
the building by Monday night. This
is of no particular consequence. how
ever. A little work has yet to be done
on the roof also.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-28
ARGUMENT BEGUN I'M
RAPID TRANSIT CASE

Argument was begun today In the
Injunction suit brought by the terri
tory against the Honolulu Rapid Tran
sit and Land Company. The morning
was given over to argument for the
territory. made by the attorney-gen.
eral and by Attorney c. H. Olson, At
torney D. L. Wilmington began the ar
gument for the Rapid Transit this af.
ternoon. The case probably will be
submitted to Judge Stuart tomorrow
morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-28
COAST ARTILLERY
OFFICERS TO BE
GIVEN TRANSFER
Army Orders Affect Service
Men Well Known in
Local Circles e..

Army and navy orders received to
day by mail are of unusual local inter
est, applying to service officers well
known here. particularly the army or
ders. They are contained in the San
Francisco newspapers of December Is
issued at Washington the day before.
Army Orders.
WASHINGTON, Dec 18.-Capt
Ivers w. Leonard, 8th Infantry, is de
tailed as major of Philippine scouts,
relieving Capt. Clark r. Elliott, in:
fantry.
Capt. James K. Parsons, Ord Infan.
try, is placed on the detached list.
Capt. Clark r., Elliott, infantry, re.
moved therefrom.
Up for Promotion.
The following officers of engineers
to report to the examining board :
New York city, for examination for
promotion: Capts. Ulysses s, Grant
III, Julian L. Schley.
Capt Gilbert H. Stewart, ordnance
department, to Hartford, Conn, to in
spect material.
Lieut.-col. Jay E. Hoffer, ordnance
department, to New London, Conn.,.
for inspection of material.
End Lieut.. Leo G. Hefferman, 5th
Cavalry, attached to aviation section.
San Diego.
LIST Lieut.. Frank S. Besson, engin.
GERS, to LIST Battalion.
End Lieut.. John w. Butts, 3rd Cav.
airy, attached to aviation section, San
Diego.
Coast Artillery Changes.
Capt. George T. Perkins. 158th TO
104th Company; 1st Lieut.. Chester ].
Goodier, 63rd Company to coast de.
lenses at Manila and Subig bays; End
Lieut.. Joseph w. McNeal, I08th Com,
pany to coast defense at Oahu; Capt.
Francis M. Hihkle, 104th to 158th
Company; LIST Lieut.. Peter II. Ottosen
to coast defenses at Puget Sound:
End Lieut.. Edwin j. 0'Hara to coast
defenses at San Francisco; End Lieut.,
Oscar A. Eastwood to report to. west
ern department.
Orders Revoked.
Orders October to End Lieut.
George d. Riley revoked : orders Sep.
TENDER 30 to LIST Lieut.. Norton NJ.
Bearslee revoked; End Lieut.. Robert
d. Brown, S7th Company, to unas-
signed list
Leaves.
Capt Dorsey Cullen, cavalry, re-
cruiting officer, seven days; Capt. viii
liam e. Hunt, quartermaster corps,
two months: LIST Lieut.. +, Rudolph C.
Kuldell. engineers, 10 days; LIST Lieut..
Edward H. Pearce. infantry, two
LIST Lieut.. Herbert H. Ache.
son, coast artillery. recruiting officer,
two days.
Navy Orders.
Lieut-comdr. Myles Joyce of the
Birmingham to command the Ala
bama.
Lieut.. MacGillivray Milne, command
Trippe, to Birmingham.
Lieut.. NJ s. Brown, Mccall, to Bir.
mingham.
Lieut. r. L. Montgomery, Hannibal,
TO continue treatment at naval hospit.
81 at Portsmouth.
Ensign ]. R. Redman, Yorktown, to
Ensign Thomas Shine, naval train.
ing station, San Francisco, to Prone.
theus.
Naval Constructor E. S. Land. feet
Atlantic feet, to Atlantic
1eet.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-28
EXPERT VS.. LAYMAN.

In the various moves ana HldHeuNeTlusS DS
the supervisors, the position of city engineer
has steadily declined in prestige and import
ance. 1t has become more and more subordI-
nate to the will, the wishes and the whms OF
various boards, committees factions and Inn
lpromptu policies.
/ As a consequence, the board is prolific in
ideas and suggestions upon technical matters
which require the decision of admitted experts
but which too often are determined by non
experts 1t is good deal matter of chance
whether under such conditions the board s
policies with regard to public improvements
and construction are successful.
The supervisors explanation is that they
have no confidence in the city engineer-at
least that is the explanation of the element
which talks of ousting him and has succeeded
in diminishing the salary and importance OF
the position.
Under the present charter and form of gov
eminent, the Star Bulletin believes it is a mis-
take to reduce the city engineers position to
one so subordinate that his technical knowl-
edge and experience are given no latitude for
USE To make the city engineers advice OF no
weight as against the opinions OF committees
appears to be serious mistake in government
method.
The supervisors elected under the present
charter must necessarily be men of other bust
ness than public business. The sStfry is so
small that only men of independent means can
devote their entire time to the duties of the
office, and such men have not been forthcom-
ing and probably will not be so long as the
community is content to tolerate municipal
government which encourages patronage poll
ties and endeavors to create political machine.
Supervisors chosen under the present char
ter will seldom be experts in engineering or
municipal construction of any sort They will
be laymen, devoting probably notlmore than
half their time to the duties of their office
They should be able to rely-and should
rely upon trained engineers and experts in
other lines.
If their engineers cannot be relied upon, the
way to secure efficiency is not to retain these
employees, reduce their jurisdiction and geI-
orally ignore their advice, but to get rid OF
them.
The building of Honolulu requires trained
brains and hands as well as public spirit md
honesty of purpose. Experts who will deliver
the goods are worth good salaries.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-28

Sizu Tsutsui. a Japanese woman
who lives at Puuloa. was struck last
night by an automobile driven by Sing
Tun, Chinese chauffeur, and had
three ribs broken. Mrs. Tsutsui and
her husband and child we're picked UP
by the chauffeur and taken to the
police emergency hospital where DR.
Aver attended to the injuries.
The woman was crossing the street
to join her husband. who was on the
opposite sidewalk, and wss looking to
her left when the machine Struck. h9r
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-28
ARMY HEADQU ARTERS
ALMOST DESERTED
DURING HOLIDAYS

Army headquarters in the Young
hotel are almost deserted. the holiday
being observed at headquarters as well
as at the various posts.
Gen. Wiser and his aides are on
duty only when pressing business Is
on hand and the military officers and
civilian clerks report for duty only
when there is something of import.
ance to be DOME All offices are closed
every afternoon and will be until Jan.
uary 3.