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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-11
HANK o'DAY HLAMEs MASK
says Face Protection is Responsible
for His Looks

MY face may appear gumpy and
grabbed; l may have a distant nature
and a desire to keep to myself. but
the dear public does not know how
to analyze an umpires face" Hank
ODay, who supplanted the late Jack
Sheriden as the dean of baseball um-
pires, made this statement to a
group Of Hot Springs sojourners one
dag.
"A man may have the mobile and
gentle features of n schoolboy,' con-
tinued Hank, but after he has
squmted through,a mask for quart.
er of q century, his features are
bound to take on the look of troub-
led man IN an average game Of
baseball an umpire makes about 500
decisions. A decision is called for on
every ball pitched. In II games of
season, therefore, he must make
about 23,100 decisions.
when you have stood there in the
sun Judging balls that come with
blistering speed or with tantalizing
curve Or slowness, it isn't any Won
der that in 20 years a mans face will
become contorted with an anxious
an sullen look To tell you the truth,
your face almost freezes that way
may have looked severe and cross to
the crowds, but really while having
hardest troubles .with some player
have had to laugh quietly. The
strain OF It willsalter an nmprie'sI ia
cial characteristics, but not his dlspo-
sition if he is the right kind of a
man.
Chill dren Cry
= i4G FOR FLETcHER'S
~ n G.s r ~ Es2 ~
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
THE ROUNDUP
Police Department Has Clean-up Week
 of lis Own
Friday Sees Great Change in Aspect of
 eity's Streets

Captain ot Police Murray, Sergeant Hayes, Patroiman CordieT, with seve. raj assistants, an auto truck and two touring ears, rounded up gang of ho. boes at their rendezvous, Thursday night, and there was q great change for the better in the aspect of the streets in the business section Friday, after l5 knights of the road had been taken 10 Brooklyn where their phvsi- cal condition will be Improved by a chance to work in the open on the eounty's farm and in the truck gar. den.
 For the last few days the city has been overrun with class If undesira- bles. They have hung about the cor ners and were an eyesore to every per son who passed them. They had begged from householders and in some instances frightened little children and had become a general nuisance. And the rendezvous had become so widely advertised that the roads from ali directions were pouring in new re- cruits. But good things all have an end and fifteen dirty looking speei- mems of humanity were awakened in the middle Of Thursdy night at Cut ler1s barn east of the Little Dam rav- ern, loaded without ceremony into the waiting machines and locked up at  the police station.
 Friday morning they all appeared in court to answer to charges Of vagraney. Most oI the motley crew pleai guilty and those that plead not guilty were found guilty.
 As the court felt that the whole fif- teen should not be released from custo- dy to be thrown upon the county at one time the sentences were varied. In nearly every instance hard luck stories of looking for work were forthcoming and every man had gone broke on Thursday just as Putnam was reached. None would admit riding freights put all laid claims as pedestrians, walking they claimed from many points, In. cluding Maine and Ar1M York state ! The sentences were 2meled out as fol, lows; Charles Geslin, Lawrence kee. nan, George Malone, Vincent Donahue John King, William Daley, 30 days each; Bernard Smith, John McCaile and Patrick Quigley, 40 days each John Welch and John Galbaith B days; James Coen and Leo Penn 50 days; and John Gallagher and Geo Lachapele each 60 days. The men were taken toi jail by Deputy Sherifl Holbrook in an automobile truck.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
Windham County Agent Work

Until after June l6th, the County Agent, Mir. Kennedy, will be in Am hersl attending the Commencement exercises of the Massachusetts Agri- cultural College. Any cemmuuiea- tion CT question however, may be sent in 10 the office and will De attended to during his absence. Alter the 10th Mr. Kennedy will be able 10 devote his whole time to his work in Windhafn County and will be glad to have the farmers make any use they can of his services.
 There is some question about wheth- CT the recent cold weather has dam. aged the apple crop for this year. It is too early to .make any definite pre- dietion about this, but the apple blos- soms throughout Windham County have probably not received severe in jury. This is a critical time In the the development of the young apple, and severe cold Is liable 10 lspoil the prospects for a crop, but there are hopes 10, the Windhsm County crop.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
Fiflielh Anniversary of Worcester Tech

City Engineer George w. Perry, ac- companied by his son Gilbert Perry, was in Worcester Wednesday to at tend the 50th anniversary celebration of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and incidentally his 25th class re- union. The celebration marked one of the greatest events ever held in Wor- cester and brought together more than 100 representatives of the .leading col leges in the country. There were ad- dresses by Governor Walsh, PTesi dent Lowell of Harvard, Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals, U. 5. A., .and John A.. Brashear, president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Among the speakers al the banquet n the evening were Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, U. $. A, Mayor Wright of Worcester, President Howard Elliott of the New Haven road ard others.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
Hugh Duffy Still Missing

Hugh Duly of WilsonviIle has been missing from his home in that village since early last Thursday morning and
  his friends fear for his safety.
 Duly has been in poor health for some time and was In highly nervous state. He left home dressed only in undershirt and trousers and had re- moved everything lof value from his pockets. This lead some of his friends to believe tha. he had committed sui eide and the river was dragged, as many as a hundred men being engaged in the work at one time but without result. The woods have also been secured for the missing man. A ru mor gained currency that he had been seen in Southbridge but this proved untrue and his whereabouts have IS yet not been discovered.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
NO 24
ENTERTAIN GUESTS
Holy Name Society of West Thompson
 Hold Exercises and Banquet
Excellent Address by Fr. O'Keefe, State
 Lecturer of k. of (.


 Members of the sacred Heart and Holy Name societies of the West Thompson and Pomfret parishes 10 the number of l2a held meeting at the sacred Heart church, West Fhomp- son at 7.15 o'clock, sunday evening. The affair was under the auspices of the West Thompson society and the POmiret society WAS it's guest. X num- Der from Putnam were also in attend ance.
 Rev. j. J Elty, pastor of both par ishes, celebrated the benedictian of the adoration of the blessed sacrament. There was singing by trio from St. Mary's church, Putnam, Messrs. Jos eph Bivard, Armand Magnan and 0vila Gaertin, Miss Byrne, organist of the Putnam ehnfch,s aeeompanist. Fr 0'keefe, State Lecturer of tue K. of C., delivered an excellent address, setting forth in an interesting and in- structive manner the purposes, work ing and results of the Holy Name SOS SlNttNA* ita ANAatdatAtA atAd ttit AatH- oltc doctrine were explained and the work done and planned for the future detailed. The organization has had steady growth and it's influence upon the men numbered alaong the mem- bership and tn each parish where such an organization exists has been ups lifting and power for better religious ! observance and better citizenship. The fine address left deep impression on the audience.
 After The exercises in the church supper was served in the old rectory with the Pomfret delegation as special guests of the evening the Pomfret SO ciety having similarly entertained the West Thom pson society about year ago. The rectory had been decorated outside and inside for the occasion. The piszza was illuminated by many Japanese lanterns and the interior of l the house was decorated with eoored crepe paper and the motto H. N. !. 1 was in evidence upon the walls. The luenn was as loiloNsi
 l Sandwiches Salmon salad
 Ice Cream Cake
 Soda Coffee
 Cigars
 The committee in charge of the ar- rangements, Messrs. John ] kenuey, Clifford Mongeon, Louis Lamoufeux, William Flonnigan, Henry Herbert aud George Breault, were highly com plinented for the manner in which the allair was planned aud carried out. IL was n great success and brought the men of the two parishes in close fellowship, besides creating new interest in the society that has be- come larger factor for the betterment of religious duty and society
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
[ IRAE
Supper at the Country Club

The ladies of the Putnam Country Club are planning for a supper to be held at the club house a week from next Saturday. Everyone interested in the club is invited Lo attend. The committee in charge consists of Mrs. S. NJ. Wbeelock, chairman; Mrs. J E. Tatem, Jr., Mrs. Charles Dean, Miss Edna Chapdelaine, Mrs. M. R. Joy, Mrs. w F. Ratferty, Mrs. E. l.. kel- ley, Mrs. William l.. Litch, Mrs. II. c. Meinkin, Mrs. E. c. Morse, Mrs. c. ;. Andem, Mrs Edward 5. Duffy, Mrs. J. Meehan.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11

Ground was broken Monday morn ing for the new seventeen thousand dollar rectory for St. Mary's churc1. Although the step is a most important and necessary one tor the pnrish 1t WAS undertaken and operations begun without ostentation or ceremony. The building is to be completed and feady for occupancy by the first of December and.wh hen completed will till a long neeoed want and will greatly enhance the value Of the church property.
 The matter has been under con
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11

sideration for some time by Rev . Charles F. Bedard, the priest in charge Fr Bedard came here in August 1912 and immediately began to build up the physical as well as the spiritual needs of he parish. He has stood for pro gress from the moment he took charge won the confidence and support of his parishioners by his shrewd executive ability and excellent judgment.
 After being here but short time Fr. Bedard discovered that the paro chial school was overcrowded and not in the best sanitary condition Some
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11

with appropriate exercises.
 The Priest then gave attention to the cemetery and bought tract of land for much needed ado ition. He urged his practitioners to take better care of their lots and to fix them up and today the cemetery is in the best condition it has been in for many years. In the church the old uncomfortable seats were removed and the new ones in- stalled and new carpe,s were laid throughout. While all of these inn provements were going on he was steadily decreasing the church debt and in the past three years it has been
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
Two Cases Heard by Justice K. I,
 Chandler

Two civil actions were beard before Justiee Of the kpeace, Randolph fl. Chsndler at Thompson, Saturday morning growing out of the same transaction. Frank Siborski sued Peter Gulchynski for .a debt due and deputy sheriff w. x. Bates attached horse belonging ito the defendent. Frank Lewandoski of Webster claimed title to the animal attached and brought a replevin suit sagainst the sheriff. Justice Chandler in this suit found in favor of the Eheriff and in the suit on the nebt found for the, plaintiff to recover S90 and costs.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
Suffrage Conference

A Windham County Conference of suffrage workers will be held Satur- day afte moon, June 12th at three o clock, at the home of Miss Rosa mond Danielson, Putnam Heights. Miss Danielson is Windham County Chairman of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage association. The object of the conference is te discuss plans for work during the coming summer. The six Equal Franchise Leagues in the county are invited and also all who are in- terested in the suffrage question, It is hoped that each town will be rep- resented.
 The president Of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage association, Mrs. Thomas N. Hepburn of Hartford, will be one of the speakers. Mrs. Hepburn, who has national reputation as a speaker on social questions, is well known in Putnam where she was heard at meeting of the Equal Fran chise league last year. Miss Mabel c. Washburn, corresponding secretary of the C. w. 5. A, and Mrs. George H.. Day will come from Hartford to at tend the conference.
 As the Massachusetts campaign is rousing much interest among Con- necticut workers, especially in this section which is close to the state line, Miss Frances NJ. Birtwell has been in- viled to come to the conference and discuss plans for cooperation between suffragists in the two states. Miss Birtwell is at present engaged in or ganization work in Webster, South bridge and the neighboring towns.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11

A rumor gained currency in Putnam Monday morning that Mir. Vaughn bad died during the night. This was f. uud to De without foundation but during the afternoon another rnmor started that he had died aooat three o'clock. This also proved to be untrue and 1t the present time both Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan are doing well. There is no douot that MT. Vaughan owes his life to Mr. Bugbee and his wife for the prompt and efficient service rem dered. The awful affair was great shock to MT. and Mrs. Bugbee and they feel that they could never have gone through such as experience had 1t not been suddenly thrust upon them with the soie responsibility to act. They met the emergency and acted with courage aad good judgement throughout and assumed entire chsrge of the situation until the doctors sr- rived.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11

and he soon had workmen engaged in
 remodeling and transforming the acad- emy building into a model, sanitary and adequate parochiM school. As soon as the work was completed and the pupils transferred to the new quarters the old antiquated buildings which had long been an eyesore upon
 the church and school property were razed to 1he ground leaving fine yard. A large flag pole was erected uear the spot where the otd buildings
 had stood and fl v rai-ing was held
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
Flag Day

Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has issued proclamation designating Monday, June I4th as Flag Day. His Exceilency requests that the day be observed in all schools by proper ex- ereises, in theatres and elsewhere where people congregate by the play ing of the national anthem or other wise, and by the general display of the flag upon public and private build ings.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11

thing had 10 be done. Notre Dame Academy, boarding school for toung ladies, was occupying parish property while the parish was getting litiie di- rect benefit therefTom- The academy was thus really detriment to the par Ish. He was instrumental in having this drawback removed and the scad- emy pupils transferred to Hartford in
 stitutions. The parochial school build ings, old wooden structures, were much overerowded and entirely inadequate
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11

reduced from s86.oo0 to sl4,oOO, an average of s4, ,000 per year.
 The property owned by the parish known as Priests island, south of the city was sold 10 advantage. The penny collection was raised to nickle col. lection and by various ways and means the yearly income for church work was substantially increased until now 1t has reached nearly s2o,O00 per year. IL was due to the trust and con- fidence that he has inspired in his
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-11
WORK BEGUN ON ST. MARY'S RECTORY
To Cost sl7.OOO. Will Be Completed December Ist

Rev pogreve Many Improvements
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-04-29
'TWlXT BULL AND BEAR
How Two californans Released Themselves
From Critical Situation.

f. $. Collins postmaster at Knights Ferry,
Cal, and Samuel Baugh, a blacksmith have lust
escaped from an encounter with a bull and a
bear which they will not soon forget the New
York Sun states.
Collins bought bull and had him in a corral
Just above knights Ferry. He and Baugh went
out to inspect the purchase when the angry ami.
NAL started after them and gave chase. Collins
reached nearby tree in safety, but Baugh was
not lucky and crawled instead into near.
by cave. just in time to escape the charge OF the
bull
He emerged hastily. however. and again the
bull charged him. and he sought refuge in the
hole second time. Finally Collins warned the
blacksmith to stay in the cave. saying that the
bull would tree them both and keep them In the
field all night For answer. Baugh again jumped
in and out of the cave and moment later. as
the bull charged past. grabbed the animals tail
and threw him.
As both men climbed the fence, Baugh ex.
planned why he didn't remain in the cave There
was bear inside which disputed his ownership.
The two men returned later and succeeded in
dispatching the bear and two cubs
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-04-29
4 5HOiVlYG 5ROF ktNCHk5
J A7IHCHkD 10 THE 5ZDE
y or LOcOHO7IHE

lamp and this acknowledgment is also recorded
by the recording apparatus
The next action which may be described is
when the contact shoe engages with partially
energized contact rail which indicates caution
condition. When this occurs the engine appa
ratus is again set for reduced speed as when
starting out and the whistle blows continuously
II, In the meantime. the train in the advance
block has moved on or any other obstruction has
been removed so that the next contact rail is
in clear condition the cab system will be auto
maticaly returned to normal. full speed cond
tion when II passes such contact rail and the
whistle will stop
On the other hand, If the danger condition CON
tnues and the contact rail is deenergized, de
noting danger the train will be automatically
stopped when its contact shoe comes in contact
with this de-energ2ed rail. This stopping will
also be recorded, and at the same time chime
Of two whistles will be sounded TO warn the en-.
gineer that this is a stop application.
If the engineer desires TO proceed he must
press button on the cabinet door. which resets
the automatic apparatus TO caution or slow speed
condition. Having reset the instruments he may
now proceed in the first instance, at con.
trolled reduced speed
If the engineer has observed a danger signal
and stops his train before the contact shoe comes
in contact with the deenergized rail he may II
necessary, in an emergency, pass the de.ener-
gized rail In order to pass the de.energized rail
a separate and distinctive switch is provided
which must be held down continuously while
passing the rail. The pressing of this switch is
also recorded However. il he should attempt TO
pass rail by pressing this switch before the
train has stopped, he would cause a stop app
cation After passing the de-energized rail. as
before described ma nd
caution operation al predetermined controlled
reduced speed
While an automatic control system has many
advantages some OF these advantages would be
lost, If the system could be freely manipulated
unless such rreguarity is automatically detected
and recorded, In order TO insure the proper
operation OF this system, and to record the ac
tion thereof as we'll as to record whether the
engineer is properly observing his signals, Ger
tain portions ef the system are inelosed in a box
or cabinet. This box or cabinet is made to con
tain the valves. magnets, relays. clock and record.
ing mechanism and is provided with a lock and
a special door. The cabinet is about eighteen
inches square and six inches deep and may be
mounted in any convenient place in the cab
This system is intended to actuate or cooper.
ate with any suitable form of mechanism on the
car or locomotive which is used for stopping the
same such as brake actuating mechanism, and
it is particularly adapted to actuate or cooperate
with the air brakes which are now commonly
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-04-29
TRICKS THAT BULLETS PLAY
Life Saved by the Hook Of British oHieers
Helmet Chain.

1t has been truly said that. once you hre hnl'
let from a modern rifle, none can forecast @hat
II will do or where il will ultimately come 10
rest Even when bullet has an uninterrupted
course says Frank Scudamore in the London
Globe il is capable Of upsetting all known cal
culations OF its flight and range Before the bat
tie Of Omdurman sick officer was taken across
the Nile and placed under an awning at least
$500 yards from the nearest point OF possible
fire This should have insured him an ample
margin of safety, but none the less stray bullet
ate up the intervening three miles of desert
struck him in the head, and killed him.
Shortly before the battle of Giniss. In the
Sudan Gen Sir Archibald Hunter, Colonel Hack.
et-Thompson, c, b., and another officer whose
name escapes me, we're accommodating through
an opening in the wall of a disused sakeeyeh, or
waterwheel The hole in the wall was so small
that the officers had to stand behind the 9TH
er to see anything The officer whose name |
forget was in front using pair OF binoculars,
while Sir Archibald Hunter was in the rear The
CLINT caused by the setting sun shining on the
glass OF the binoculars attracted the attention Of
a deryish who. together with others, was retiring
along the Nile. He stopped. took aim. and fired.
II was very good shot for IL sped through one
lens Of the binoculars through the brain Of the
officer holding them, killing him the spot.
through the shoulder of Colonel Hacket-Thomp.
son and finally lodged in the breast OF Sir Arch.
bald Hunter. where, | believe. it remains to this
day
The yagaries of bullet when II touches the
human frame are almost beyond belief During
another Sudan battle saw an officer friend
of mine. go down apparently shot through the
head To my surprise and relief met him
walking about after the battle apparently none
the worse. save that his head was bandaged.
Then he showed me how bullet. striking and
detected by one OF the hooks of his helmet chain,
had run right round his forehead, cutting a
groove under the skin. and had then glanced off
the helmet hook on the other side