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Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Defends War Relics

The following from a Boston paper has interested old veterans of this city:
 Editor of Peoples Column-In the Globe of Saturday, March 6, 1915, find a communication under the head "Destroy Evidences of Strife," signed by Capt. Lemuel Barter of Barters Is- land, Me-, in which he says: "To my mind it would be good thing if every flag carried on either side in the Civil War were destroyed, together with the monuments marking battlefields in that war;" .etc. Does the captain really mean what he says, or does he say it on the impulse of the moment? I have no doubt but what he gave va- liant service during the war, and that he has n grand record, but 1t does seem strange that he should so strongly ex- press himself. The grand old flag is what we so gallantly fought for and which we struggled so hard to bring back to our native State. The monu- ments, in many cases, mark the last resting places of those who gave their lives that the Nation might be pre- served, one and inseparable. Does he want all these honorable marks of pa triotism obliterated?
 am afraid Capt. Barter will bring strong words of condemnation from every comrade by these expressions, and hope that every veteran of the Civil War will stand up for the pres ervation of these sacred memories. The destruction of our flags and monu- ments would mot to my mind be the means of plotting out sectional feel ings, or causing any of rus to forget the terrible times from '61 to '65.
 iEben w. Pike, Cambridge. Late 1st Sergt. Co. K ,56 Mass. Vet. Regt.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
BUSINESS MEN'S
 BANQUET
Business Mems Associations cf Eastern
 Connecticut
Wauregan House, Norwich, Thursday.
 April Sth

 The eastern Connecticut banquet to be held by the Norwich Chamber of Commerce al the Wauregan House on the evening of the sth of April IS shap. ing up In the best possible manner. The tickets are in the hands of the several committees. The reception committee will be composed of members from the five associations as follows:
 New London, Edwin c. Ford, Fred C. Chidsey, Edwin c. Doton.
 Norwich, K. H. smith, ]. B. shan non, c. H. Preston, Willis Austin. Robert W. Perkins.
 Willimantic, Jay NJ. shepard, w. c. Norris, J. B Fullerton.
 Putnam, Ernest c. Morse, John e. Johnson, l.. O. Williams.
 Danielson, N. D. Prince, c. s. Frnn- cis, John w. Gallup.
 The following letters Of acceptanoe have been received from President Howard Elliott of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad and President F. H. Johnston of the Con- necticut Chamber of Commerce.
 New Haven, Conn, Feb. l9, 1915. MT. J. T. Cruttenden, President East
 ern Connecticut DevelopmentCom-
 mittee:
 My dear MT. Cruttenden:
 Referring to your letter of Feb. 18th and to the conversation on the plat. form Ut Hartford station on Thussday, you may consider April . positive date on which 1 will be in Norwich to meet the Eastern Connecticut develop ment committee. The only thing that l can see that will intervene would be sickness or some trouble in my family which might cause me to be elsewhere. I hope and believe neither of these events will happen, as 1 told you I am much interested and quite anxious to go to Norwich and meet some of your friends in the eastern part oi the state.
 Yoars very truly,
 Howard ifIiolt. Connecticut Chamber Of Commerce..
 New Britain, Feb. 25, l9l5.
 Office of lhe President. J. I. Cfutlenden, Esq, President East-
 ern Connecticut Development
 Committee, Crescent Beach, Ct. My dear Mir. Cruttenden:
 l beg to acknowledge receipt of your very cordial invitation of the 24th. l shall deem 1t an honor to be your guest at your first annual banquet in Nor wich on Thursday, April s, 1915. trust that by that time this strenuous rush will be somewhat over, so that may be in proper trim and enjoy your good time. l certainly must take off my hat to the splendid work your com mittee Is doing and assure you that shall be pleased to assist in every way possible.
 Respectfully yours,
 +. H. Johnston.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
PUTNAM, CONN. FRIDAY. MARCH ;e 1915
SUFFRAGE NOTES
Report of Legislative Hearings
Address on Woman's Reformatory

The March meeting of the Equal Franchise League last Friday evening was an interesting occasion. Reports were read of the suffrage and anti suf- frage hearings recently held at the Capitol. Mrs. w. l.. Beard gave a forceful account of Suffrage Day, and Mrs. Meinken retoid the anti argu- ments and her opinion of them in a very entertaining fashion. ,One of the points that Mrs. Beard brought out was the good humor that prevailed throughout the hearings. While suf- fragists and antis, equally earnest in opposite opinions, were often sitting side by side, each utated the other with respect and courtesy, and the proceedings were conducted with dignity throughout.
 Mrs. Mamie Melvin of the Woman $ Protective Union of Hartford, spoke on the proposed reformatory for women. She emphasized the present need in this state, and said that money invest ed in such an institution would bring returns to the state not only in money, in preventing the ,cost of repeated ar- rests and jail sentences, but also in the welfare of the girls and women restor- ed to useful lives by this means.,
 Miss Elizabeth Ash of Pomfret gave piano solo in d wonderfully .artistic manner.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
K. of (. Annual Ball

All arrangements have been made for the 22nd annual ball of CareiIl Council Knights of Columbus that for twenty-one years past has been the event to usher in the post.Lenten sea- son social affairs. This year as last mellom's orchestra of Worcester will furnish the music. They are expo nents of the newest popular dance numbers and those who enjoy dancing 10 good music will find that this or chestra will fill the bill in every par ucular. The stage will be prettily decorated for the occasion and noth- Ing will be overlooked that will in the least degree add ts the pleasure of the occasion.
 Many tickets have already been sold and those wishing them can obtain them from members or at the door the night of the ball. There will be mu- seal program from to o'clock after which dancing will be in order.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
To Present French Play

Rehearsals for The Sacrifice of a Brother, to be presented in St. John s hall March 23d, are being held under the supervision of MT. Brissette of Webster, who has staged several pro- ductions in this city most successfully. The cast is taken from the best French speaking talent in the city and al- ready there has been large advance sale of tickets. The piece is drama full of stirring situations and heart in- terest and gives the amateurs an op- portunity to demonstrate their histri- onic ability to it's uttermost.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
State Convention K. of (.

The state convention of the Knights of Columbus will be held at Hartford
 May g, 10 and Il. The convention
 will be entertained sby the combined councils of the capital city. The busi- ness will consist of election of state of- ticers for the year and the choice of delegates to the national convention to be held in Seattle, Wash, Aug. 3rd. Connecticut is entitled to six repre- sentaliges in the national convention. Sunday, the assembling day, will be occupied largely by the conferring of the third degree on class of 100 can didates. Monday will be devoted to sightseeing about the city with an elaborate entertainment in the even- ing. Routine business Tuesday. The meetings will be in Foot Guard hall. John Daixle end JohnoByrne will be deieeases from this city. -@s -sss'
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Horse and Wagon Lost and Found

It was reported to the police Satur- day evening that horse and wagon had been stolen from the street. The rig was later recovered.
 George Litchfield and wife of Wood stock came to the city to do some shopping and hitched their horse near Pomfret street. When they were ready to go home they found the rig gone. It was later found in the vicinity of Prov idence street the wagon, somewhat broken, and the horse being in differ ent places. It is not thought that an attempt was made to lsteal the outfit but the act was probably committed by someone who had been drinking aud thought they would take ride.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19

benefit the girls of the community, as well ss the boys, has received much attention in your meetings. Consider able progress has been made in this di- rection during the past month. A course of instruction, embodying the necessary academic studies as well as the practical work in sewing, dress making and cooking, has been drawn up. This will require 1890 hours per year of instruction and work for the girls. The boys course requires 2400 hours per year. There are fourteen girls at present in the high school who wish to take the complete cooperative course and nine others who desire cooking or sewing alone. l believe these numbers will be considerably in- creased as soon as the course becomes established. Mir. Trinder had at the school last Friday a young woman, a practical dressmaker, whom he hopes 10 secure to place in charge of the dressmaking department.
 IL is customary here to have speak CT for our high school graduating excl cises. It will be well, at this meeting to fix the dates of our nigh and gram, mar school graduations, and to take necessary steps to procure diplomas and a speaker.
 Respectfully submitted,
 Wendell A. Mowry.
 Superintendent of Schools.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Prospects for State Firemen's Convea-
 ton Here

There is an opportunity for Putnam to be selected as place for the next meeting of the state firemen's conven- ton. Members of the Putnam fire de- partment belonging to the association are interested in getting the conyen- ton in this city. The financial side Of the project is the par amount considers tion and If necessary support is in sight bid will be made for the con vention.
 No convention has ever been held la this corner of the state and the whole county Is interested in the possibility of getting It. It would of course bring large gathering together which. would mean business for the city as well e being . means of advertising Putnam. The matter is being looked into and the men are going over the ground to find out how the ibusiness men will look upon the event and what support would be forthcoming # the matter could be satisfactorily arranged.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Acceptance of Resignation

March l6, 1915. MT Wendell A. Mowry, Putnam, Conn. Dear Mir. Mowry: Your resignation as superintendent of the schools of the Town of Putnam was received and &C., cepled at meeting of the TownSchool Committee held March 18th, 1915, to become effective April 2d, 1415. 1 am directed by the Committee to express it's regret that we are to lose your ser vices and to wish you success in your new venture.
 Since your becoming our superin- tendent life has become worth living to members of this Committee. You have brought order out of chaos, elimi- mated friction among the teachers and the educational life of the community Is now running smoothly.
 We recognize the fact that the chan ces for advancement in your new posi- tion are much greater than they would be in Putnam and for that reason alone have passed the vote accepting your resignation. Again wishing you a happy and prosperous future. am,
 Yours sincerely,
 CHARLES l.. ToRREY, Secretary.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Truant Officers Report
Putnam, March lst, 1915

Putnam, March lSt, l9l5 Towns School Committee,
 Gentlemen:-
 During the month of February your truant officer made thirteen person al visits and brought one prosecution. The number of visits was considerably less than in January. From this 1t may be inferred that either the officer neglected his duty eor that attendance Is becoming more regular This month he found only one family who pleaded poverty. However, the selectmen gave away to school children seven paiss of shoes, three pairs of rubbers, and cloth for two dresses. Evidently the parents sought to procure the necessary clothing for their children without waiting to be visited.
 Heretofore the officer has not called upon the outlying schools because of the expense which 1t would make to the town. In consequences some par ents in these districts have become careless in regard to the attend lnce Of their children. But arrangements have now been made with the superin- tendent whereby the truant officer can visit these outside schools with little or no added expense.
 In one of these districts which WAS visited Feb. 9, there had in four weeks been twenty-one eases of ltardiness. In the three weeks which have elapsed since, there have five tardinesses. In this school during the first four weeks two children from the same family had each been tardy seven times. In The three weeks since the oificer's visit neither one had had single tardy mark against him. Tn this same dis trict three children who had been kept out on accoant Of insufficient clothing have now been provided for and are back at their studies.
 Respectfully submitted,
 L. F. BATrEY
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Successful Whist

The English speaking Children of Mary gave a whist in Owls hall We'd nesday evening. Thirty-five tables were used and, more could have been
 filled if there had been room and many were turned away. During the early hours Frs. Bedard and Dykeman looked in on the gathering. Miss Bel la Murray had supervision of the affair and the proceeds were for the benefit of the church. Alva Proulx had Fl points and was given . scarf pin. Miss Lauretta Remillard had the highest ladies' score, l9, and was given man. icure set. Consolation prizes were giv- sn Mis- iEsstlle Authler and PhiIip
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Superiutendeut's $ Resignation

Putnam, Conn.,, March l2, 1915.
 MT. Charles l.. Torrey, secretary of the
 School Committee, Putnam, Conn.
 Dear NIT. Torrey: I was recently elected Superintendent of Schools at Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and have today received official notification of the appointment 1 have decided to accept the position and consequently tender you herewith my resignation as Superintendent of Putnam Schools.
 Some considerable lime before my election at Woonsocket l discussed with the great majority of your com mittee the possibility of such an event and of receiving an honorable release from Putnam. 1 permitted the use of my name as candidate at Woonsock. ct only after 1 had been assured that satisfactory arrangements could prob. ably be made to permit me to take up my work there, in case 1 should be elected. I wish it understood that, in rendering my resignation, l desire to follow such suggestions as you may deem advisable for the good of our schools here. I should like to take up my new duties, in part at least, when the new term opens In Noonsocket, April s. This will be the week of our SpTlHB NdchtiOH ucIc. 1T you oeSiTc that I continue to devote some time each week to our schools here for part or all of the remainder of the school year, shall endeavor to arrange mat ters so that this may be done.
 The new position offers larger field of responsibility, with greater remune- ration, and with the pleasant anticipa. ton Of return to the city where my early life was spent. assure you, however, that 1 tender this resigna- tion with deepest regrets. ] have much enjoyed my residence and my work in Putnam. 1 have found the people most cordial and deeply inter ested in the welfare of their schools. The teachers are loyal Wurkeis, sup porting me splendidly in my sugges- tions. My relations with the School Board have been exceedingly pleas ant; in fact, they have been of very friendly nature fThe Board has shown entire confidence in my administra ton and has given me the heartiest support, which l appreciate and for which | cordially thank the members.
 Yours very 'incerely,
 A \ f...r
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Morse

From Worcester Telegram, March II
 The wedding of John A. Morse, Jr., formerly of this city, and Miss Elixa- beth C.. Erickson of ll2 Rodney street, took place in Lynn on Wednesday, The ceremony was performed by Rev. Daniel k. Burtner, pastor of the Con- gregsiional church of that place. | M rs- Morse is well known and ipopular member of the Emerson Club. Y. w. c. A. and has appeared in number of their entertainments.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Interesting iocAis
ADv ERrIsEMENT

II will pay you to see my sewing machine al 20 cash. Geo. E Shaw.
 D. AIR. Food Sale. Home made cake. donghnhts and bread, att Ballard X ciark's, Friday, March 18th, t3 to , D. m.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
PeutecOstaI Church

There is service held tin the Pente- costal church, Elm strest. every Sum day at 8 P. m-t The msetinUs nse oon- ducted by the Rev. Mr. Brown ol pon- ielson. Next Sunday shs opeo1pr = Mr. Mason q Danislson. All oso Wet~ sonae. ~.ss
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
SuperintendeBt's Report

To the School Committee:
 School statistics for the month of February are as follows: EnroIiment, boys 4l4, girls SsO. totsl 7s4; average membership 64S, average attendance 6SO, membssship at the close Of the moaGh 660. Tie tsashsrs- report ll5s i.2
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19

Mn. George H. Nichols of Thomp- son returned to her home Saturday sflsr spending the swinter with rela- lives In Mlehiean and Aissoust.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19

At a meeting of the town school board held Monday evening the resig- nation of w. A. Mowry, ssuperintend- ent of schools, was :read and accepted with regret. The superintendent's re- port .and truant officers report were also read. The resignation, accept. ance and rannrfs f0floW.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Odd Fellows to Celebrate

The degree team of 50 members of Vainslgamond lodge of Worcester is to come here Saturday evening, April IT., 10 work the third degree on class of candidates in Union hall, it being the twenty-fifth anniversary of Israel Put nam lodge. There will be i50 Odd feiiows Tn the Worcester party. The Danielson and Central Village lodges VIII also be present with candidates. Previous to the degree work | supper Will be served thesyisitors in Odd Eel lows hsli.,
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19

-Dr. E. L. Simpsen has returned
 From trip to Bernude. '
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-14
JURY IS TOLD OF
VAUDEVILLE TRUST
Suit Charges Organization
Barred Booking Agent From
Signing Foreigners.
MARTIN BECK on STAND

A jury was impane,led before Judge
Learned Hand in the United states
District Court yesterday to hear
a theatrical booking agents story OF
how he was driven out OF busin ~ by
the so-called restrictive policies and
blacklisting methods practised by the
so-called vaudeville trust. The agent
who claims 10 have been oppressed il
Clifford c. Fischer OF 1893 Broadway.
who had offices In London and Paris
and made a speciality OF hiring foreign
performers for houses in this country
and Canada.
Fischer asks treble damages OF $500
600 under the SherinaI law, and names
as defendants the United Rocking Of
hces of America. the Central vaudeville
promotion Company, the II. II. Marin
ELI Company, Ltd, a. Paul Keith.
Frederick +. Proctor. Edward +. Albee.
John j. Murdoch. Morris Meyerfeld. Jr.
and Martin Beck. Fischer declares that
the combination of these individuals and
corporations has made it impossible for
any performer to get an engagement at
a theatre in one OF the trust circuits
unless he is engaged by q trust booking
concern. Fischer will call oscar Ham
merstein as one ~ his witnesses.
Inc HIST Witness C1lIeu To the stan0
by the plaintif yeterday was Martin
Beck. manage OF the Orpheum Circuit
and treasurer OF the Central Vaudeville
Promotion Company. His testimony was
required by the plaintiff to show the
close connection between the circuit and
the booking concern. lie admitted that
the salary of the Promotion company's
booking agent was paid by the Orpheum
Circuit. He denied, however. that any
particular set OF stockholders controlled
the circuit.
"po YOU know Samuel Hodgdon" 80
asked Max ID. Steutr. attorney for the
plainiif. referring to the general book
ing agent OF the United Booking Ofices
OF America.
Well, | meet him every day in the
barber shop. replied the witness.
Have you a standing engagement to
meet him at specified times in the ba rber
shop asked tn. attorney.
This question Went unanswered. Mr..
Beck will continue his testimony At
]" 30 O'Clock this morning.
AT the conclusion OF the Fischer case
another suit for $500. 600 under tho
sherman Law brought against the same
defendants by Charles B~ornhaupt, a
theatrical agent OF 1923 Broadway. will
he tried before Judge Hand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-14
NAY END TICKET AGREEMENT.
Theatre NnUu4~rs Hear Protests
90 several Vacancies.

Concerted protests concerning the
manner in which theatre tickets are be-
ing distributed under the new agreement
were made Yesterday a. "A meeting of
the managers a. the New York Theatre
building. but IN spite OF AL attempt to
return 10 the old method Of selling
tickets. nutn under and over the adNer-
tised prices. the managers stood Arm
for the agreement
II was admitted that n crisis has been
reached and AZ "A ineetinE to b. held
next week il viii be finally decided
whether it Is possible or not to keep all
concerned Within the spirit and letter
Of the contract Among those making
protest Yesterday were the Mcbride
Ticket Agency the RasCom Agency and
doe LEBLANC. the former cut rate ticket
agent.
The trouble appears TO he that the
agencies other than the Tyson Company.
the official distributor. complain Of not
getting an equal division in the allot-
ments and. further. that in sone cases
th.r. l. a certain amount 81 discrtmina-
ton. They object also to having the
" son COMPANY receive a commission OF
rs cents on each ticket for distributing
them. The Tyson Company maintains
there is no discrimination and mat as II
is under bond II Is entitled to a COM
mission.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-14
w. EARL DODGE ENTERTAINS.
Hot springs Guests Take Much
Interest In Tennis,

Hor SPRINGS. Va. oct. l3.-The keen
interest o in the semi-inal tennis
matches kept the lawn surrounding the
courts thronged with spectators at both
the morning II afternoon sessions. The
fine weather also brought out a full
force of golfers and numerous riding
and driving parties.
w. Earl Dodge entertained a large
company at dinner in the Japanese
prior to last nights cabaret show.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wolcott Griswold Lane
OF New York and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
W. Tolley. after spending several weeks
here. have returned to their homes.
Mr.. n Mrs. Alexander Dallas B.
Pratt have taken one OF the Homestead
cottages for the autumn.
Miss Lillian b. Hyde. former woman
golf champion. and her mother. Mrs
Richard r. HYDE. arrived to-day for tn
season.
Miss Frances Williams has Joined her
mother. Mrs. John II. Williams, and sis
ter. Mrs. Joseph Letter.
To-day's registrations include Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert L. Tod. New York NJ. Il.
Beltz Hanover. lrvington. y. Y Mrs.
Alexander W. Biddle. Philadelphia Mr..
and Mrs. w W. Blackburn. Pittsburg.
and Mr.. and Mrs c. r. Tobin, San Fran
cisco.