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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-29
CONNECTICUT
STATE BRIEFS

Referee In Bankruptcy Carleton r.
Hoadlev has been assigned to hear
the application OF Spotswood +. Bow
ers. representing the creditors OF the
Burr and Knapp estate OF Bridgeport
for the removal OF John {. ChamDet'
lain as the trustee OF that es'a'o.
Judge Thomas OF the United States
district court appointed Referee Hoaa-
lev because Referee John w. Banks
Of Fairfield. before whom the case
would normally be heard. represented
that he would be disqualified 10 near
IT,
That greater spread OF smallpox
in New Haven county is probable is
the opinion Of a member OF the state
board Of health and a resident Of
Hamden in an interview and as a
means ef ensetting The entrance Of the
dreaded disease into the adjacent
towns this Official urges the yaeeinat-
ing Of all persons both old and Young.
who have not been Taccinaled within
the past IS years.
A large crowd was attracted BY the
spectacular blaze AMI firemen were
called from New Haven, Westyille and
Allingstown. when the storehonse Of
the Berkshire Ice company and the
/ plant OF the Burial Case company on
| Derby aYanue burned with an estimat-
ed damage OF $4,000 1t was found
advisable by Marshal Perkins TO dir
eot the work OF the men toward saving
the Yale field stands and other build
lngs nearby which were threatened by
the flying emhers.
/ The A. c. Gilbert Manufacturing
company. OF which A. C. Gilbert. the
famous Yale pole vauiter, IS president,
has closed the negotiations. for the
purchase OF the Maxim Munitions com
pany plant on Blatehley avenue, New
Haven. The Maxira factory used to
be the old Housatonic Manufacturing
company plant. and was later occupied
by the Fuller Manufacturing COM
pany. There was mortgage on Il for
/ s225. COO
At the last meeting OF the Civic
Service Association OF East Haven
Mrs. Walter Goodrich was appointed
as vice president pro tenn. by the
president for the remainder OF the
fiscal wear. the vice president moving
out OF town.
Dog Warden John Bartholomew has
been notified by jeffrey o. Phelps.
| commissioner OF domestic animals
| that all dogs In the town OF Hamden
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-29

come. followed by splendid feunues'
bearinq rich gifts The contrast De
tween The sons Of toll, With their sin
plieigy Of gafb and custom, and the
magnificent N agi. is striking and eio.
auent: both pay devout and solemn
homage At the feet OF one who had
no where to lay his head.
They depart. The stable Is empty
save for Mary who troops in mortal
WEAKNESS above the manager, and Tor
Joseph, who in the shadows beyond
sinks first to prayer, and then TO sum
Der. but not 10 dreamless rest ont
Of The shadows affair comes great shin'
ing presence 1t draws nearer, nearer,
hovefs over the sleeping Joseph Wild
warning finger outstretehed; and JOS
eph stirs, axes, and gazes atar INTO
The distant world Of darkness" Ana
when they were departed, behold the
angel OF the Lord appesreth 10 Joseph
| in dream"
Such is the text that forms the ac-
ton of the iMiracla Play 10 be given
annually in Pomfret.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-29
MAxIMS OF MATRIMoNY.
Suggestions That May Help Certain
Husbands and Wives.

| hold fast to the private maxim
that hardly anything is uncomfortable if
one sets up that all mankind could not
give one quite worthy mate. But
there il another alleviation; under
standing not only that one is married
to $ somebody else. but also that some
body else is Married TO oneself and
that it is quite as hard for the other
party There are many excellent things
to he done Here are a few
Do nor opcn each others letters.
For one reason. You might not like the
contentsl And try not TO look liberal
II you Gon't even glance at the address
or the poslmark.
Vary yeur pursuits your converse
item and your clothes. II required var
your hair
e yoa absolutely must be sincere let
It - ia private
fESpe lany for wivesJ Find out on
the honeymoon whether crying OF
swearing is the more effective.
Daee 4 Gay say q 4 wife Il love
ou. ne a husband. How strong you
are" If the latter remark is rid u
lous say. How clever You are for
everybody believes that
FORGIVE your partner seventy times
seven. Then burn the ledger.-W. l.
George in Atlantic Monthly.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-29
GENERAL

Carries c. Gray, state auditor and
instance commissioner of Rhode
Islad. is dead.
Tn. hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars we added TO the endowment
fund oithe proposed medical school
of the University of Chicago by a
gift fror an unnamed donor
ProspHty will go on steadily after
the warends, John n. WHY'S, auto
mobile "a nufacturer, told the Asso-
citation cALife Insurance Presidents.
Senate Newlands said that propos-
ed railroi legislation does not con-
template he compulsory arbitration
OF labor t,ubles.
The usrdreadnought Mississippi,
building aNewport News, will be
launched n Pc.
A bill alhorizing ex-Presidents of
the United Hates to sit on the floor
of the Houss and speak but not vote
on pending uestions was introduced
In the Hous of Representativ j.
Hampton More of Philadelphia.
Orders for1, 100000 board Feet OF
mahogany biets, to be used in the
manufacture of airplane propeller
blades, have leen placed with the
c. C. Menge q Brothers Co., OF
Louisville for slivery to the Entente
Allies.
Three negro remen wer) killed by
an explosion o steam pipes on the
Old Dominion ner Princess Anne,
en- route from orfolk, Va, to New
York
American Jew subscribed $780,
coo at Carnegie Ill meeting in New
York, launching Ampaign for $780,
O00, 600 war relisa fund. Jacob H.
Schiff and Julius 7osenwald, OF Chi
cage, gave s1o0,oo each.
President Wilsor peace note" hit
industrial stocks al Secretary Lans,
ing's ION the vergeA war" statement
caused a smash incotton. Specula-
tors were caught Going and going.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-29
WASHINGTON

The United States has been invited
by Russian, japanese, British and
French interests 10 share in the pro
posed $4,000 900 loan 10 China
The nomination OF Commander
Ralph Earle 10 be chief Of the Bureau
OF Ordnance with the rank OF Rear
Admiral was sent 10 the Senate
The Borland resolution. calling for
a food investigation by the Federal
Trade Commission, was reported 70
the House by Representative Carlin
of Virginia.
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels is
in favcr OF building one OF the four
battle cruisers. for which bids were
recently opened. a. the Philadelphia
Navy Yard.
The national prohibition constitu-
tionaI amendment. altered materially
from the time In which II was re-
ported 10 the House. was ordered
favorably reported by the Senate Ju-
dietary Committee by a vote OF Is
to s.
President Wilson and the Cabinet
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Watch Our Show Windows

shall BE- muzzled and leached On and
after December IS. 1915. Violation
VII mean a penalty Of & and costs.
The death rate IN Weoamont has
been larger during 1916 but there has
been no epidemic with one except.
ion all have been from natural causes.
A number Of cases we're chronic and
hopeless.
carley Coe. OF Hamden, has recently
purchased a valuable coon dog from
a North Haven hunter the dog being
sold to the Highwood sportsman with
an enviable record. the previous
owner getting eleven coons in the past
season with the dog
Moses ]. Slepaek. proprietor Of the
Globe theatre. New Haven has with
drawn the suit which he instituted
against his former manager, Harry
Baker. in which it is claimed that
the latter had Incorporated Ger
tain funds belonging TO Mr. Slepack.
No details OF the settlement Of the
suit or reason for the withdrawal have
been made known.
The Blind Peoples association OF
| Connecticut has elected the following
| officers President, Andrew A. Nc
Manus; vice president, James Barrel;
second vice-president, Miss Catherine
| Farrell. There were reelected as re-
| cording secretary. Miss Gertrude
Baird; as financial secretary, Miss
Ethel Stevens: as treasurer. Mrs. f.
/ ri. Hogan Miss Catherine Farrell
was also reelected TO the Office Of
trustee. as was also Mr.. McManus and
Mrs. Ellen Hill.
bMel ps ptlmmfw0 jw-toch .zfncin
Edward F. Murray OF Norwich was
| elected captain OF Trinity's baseball
! team for 1917.
Alleging that undue influence was
exercised upon Carl Strakosh. who
died in October leaving a fortune
estimated at $3.50 900. his adopted dau-
ghter. Miss Julia Claire Harris Stra-
kosh, OF New York city has filed an
appeal at Winsted from the prohating
OF her fathers will.
Treasurer John P. Elton OF the
American Brass Co. made the follow
ing announcement at Waterbury: In
addition to the 10 per cent. bonus
paid by the American Brass Co. to its
salaried employees during the year
1916, an additional bonus OF 25 per
cent viii be paid
New Haven's grand list goes up ten
millions of dollars.
Dwight w. ThraH. one OF the organ
izers Of the Connecticut Humane so
ciety, and for many years its stats
agent. died az his home in Hartford
in his 73rd year. He had been in II
health for some time.
Four persons were killed instantly
when a southhound freight train OF
The Northampton division of the New
York. New Haven & Hartford Ran
road struck the carriage in which the,
were riding at an unprotected grade
crossing at Floydville. The dead ar'
Joseph Sinkiezie. aged as: his wifi
Margaret. aged 40. both OF Tariffville
Mrs. Mary Savage. aged so. anl
Charles Shatumas. aged IS, both o
Floydville The party bad been al
tending a christening.
Joseph Macci a Bridgeport sho
dealer. was shot through the heart a
Noroton Heights. Joseph Pelh is be
ing sought,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-29
BIG EVENTS
EPITOMIzED
The News the Wires Gather
From the Four Corners.
HISTORY IN PARAGRAPHS
Great Events That Are Changing the
Worlds Destiny Boiled Down
for Consumption by the
Busy Reader.
HISTORY IN PARAGRAPHS
WAR BULLETINS

An armistice will come in early
spring in the opinion OF American
residents in London who are well
acquainted with European conditions
and the feeling OF the belligerent ma
tons.
Snow and rain are falling in Mace
donia, and aside from an engagement
In the Cerna River bend region no
infantry nghting has taken place.
The artillery duels have been spir-
tied at various points along the
French front.
In Rumania proper the Teutons are
advancing along both sides OF the
Insu-Racovit1eri road, but are meeting
with steady resistance from the Rus
slams and Rumanians.
In the Dobrudja region OF Runsania,
where the Russo-Rumanfan forces
have turned upon the invaders, the
Teutonic allies have been driven from
heights in the region of Balabanica
and Dachkoi, and the Russians and
Rumaaians now are disputing with
them in a violent battle the posses
sion of other positions along this
line.
In a dramatic and eloquent speech
In the British House of Commons the
Premier announced that the Entente
Allies Of one accord and by decisions
reached independent of one another
had firmly resolved to reject the Ger
man OFFER and to fight the war until
victory IS assured. until fun repara-
ton for the past has been made and
complete security reached for the fa-
ture.
The German government said SUP
marine sank the American steamship
Columbian after she had sent out
wireless messages telling the position
OF the suhmersible.
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Thought There Mht Be More.

Twins had arrived II the home of
little John one day. hshad just come
out in the yard to plss when an old
friend of the family enc by. Seeing
John in the yard he died TO him:
''dello. there, sonny | ear you have
twins at Your house, wereupon little
John exclaimed: Yes. uare were two
when | came out, but msbe there are
free or four by now"
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r. j. S. wants TO know five have
ever met the people who nesr go to
bed. but retire; who never sep, but
slumber; who never get up, e. rise
who never eat, but dine; WI never
drink. but indulge, who never ii, but
converse; who never read. but srsIse;
who never buy. but purchase. atwho
never get sick. but become Ill Gin
cinaau Enqliser
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-29
You Can Make Money

right around your home, just as hnd
reds Of men and women are Ing
Work is easy, tpiessant and pena
neutly profitable. Be YOUR own -
and build your own business. a
take no risk, make sure profit rlh
along. Send name. address, one
ference. l.. BROWN, 90 Murray 3
New York City. s.
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Surely Ahsent.Miied

Caller-"is 1t true, m. dear, that
your husband is very absst minded?
Mrs. Newly-"Yes. View been mar
ried six months. and manyan evening
at eleven he gets up, takesme by the
hand, tells me what a del1tful time
he has had, and would leavdf didn't
reulind him."-Bostoh Trauript.
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sma.sed His EaotIsna.

An English lady was taken In 20
supper at a private party by young
Scotchnan who had high estimate Of
his own mental capacity. The talk
drifted to the subject Of the Scot
abroad.
I've often heard. said the lady
that Scotssnen who leave their eoun-
try are. generally speaking much eieY-
erer than those who stay ar home.
ION. YES replied the Scot, with an
attempt at wit ~You see. the reason g.
that II every outlet there are persons
stationed who examine al who pass. So
tlsa9 for the hcanr of the country no
one is allowed 10 leave who is not able
10 uphold his own and his country :
dignity
soh. then. she said with bright
smile. @you were smuggled, were you r
Exchange.
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Daily THOUGHT

The life a man leads after his death
in the memories of those who loved him
is Il stronger and better life than any
he lived during his physical life.-But-
Ter
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re begun consideration of ways TO
aie revenues to meet the threatened
ecit on June 80, 1916.
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Hosiery

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Modern Cir. No Hypocrite.

Tom--"when you proposed to her |
suppose she said. This is so sudden :"
Diek--No. she was honest and said.
This suspense has been terrible
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-16
CLOSER UNION
WITH LAT|NS
LAb0R'S plan
Two Suggestions for Pre-
paredness at Fedora
ton Meeting.

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 16. - Two
methods for employment by the
United States in a policy OF prepara-
ton against war are set forth in reso-
lutions presented at the convention
here Of the American Federation of
Labor, and which the committee on
international relations had under con-
sideration today.
Commercial Union.
A resolution introduced by AL Rich
of the Texas Federation of Labor,
urges the establishment of a com
mercial union between the United
States and the South and Central
American republics. To this end the
resolution favors the issuing of bonds
by the United States government to
finance steamship lines to engage in
commerce among the countries COM
posing such union. and the extension
Of credits or loans to such counties
as may require them in order that
they may be enabled to participate in
the management thereof.
The resolution states that the in
terest Of all the people of the repub-
lies Of this continent, including the
'is of more vital importance and
therefore entitled to greater consid-
GRAFTON than the selfish desires Of a
few individuals. whose chief aim is
to exploit them and their Industries
even to the point of precipitating
wars between them for the retention
of this privilege
Labor Congress.
The establishment and maintenance
by the American Federation of Labor,
In conjunction with the other labor
bodies Of other countries, of an in
ternational congress of labor for the
hearing and discussion Of the causes
of disa greement between two or more
nations is provided for in a resolu-
ton introduced by H. NJ. McLarin Of
the federal employees union. 1t is
designated that the deliberations of
this congress shall lead to execution
Of such political action by the work.
ers as will bring to the attention Of
the governmental Representatives of
such nations the expediency of
settlement by dinlnmatic means,
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-16
scout FREED
BY MEX|CANS
Says He Knows No Reason
for His Arrest at Jua-
rez Recently.

Ell Paso. Tex, Nov. 16.-After be-
ing in the Juarez Jail since November
Z, during which time he expected to
be shot as a Villa spy, Benjamin Bra
han was released at the military head
quarters in Juarez yesterday and
came to the American side Of the
river.
Brahan said he knew no reason
why he was arrested other than the
fact that he was a scout for General
Pershing in Mexico.
Il went to Juarez to see a friend
before returning to join the punitive
expedition" Brahan said tonight
after reaching his hotel here. Il saw
a Carranza commander on the street
in Juarez whom ! had known at
Casas Grandes when 1 was with GEN
eral Pershing.
:" There is an American scout he
said to another officer when he saw
me-" Brahan continued.
II was Immediately placed under
arrest, taken to the jail and locked
in the 'Incommunicado' CELL" Brahan
continued. IT was not told officially
that 1 was to be shot. but was given
to understand I would be executed
After Andres Garcia took an interest
ter" he concluded.
Joseph Williams. the Mormon. will
be released as soon as he is able to
furnish a bond of 10000 pesos, it was
announced tonight.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-16
Texas Banker Pleads
Self Defense For
Killing Commissioner

Waco, Tex, Nov. 16.-Self defense
was pleaded by T. r. Watson. bank
cashier in the criminal court here yes
terday in his defense for the killing
of John Patterson, state banking COM
missioner in Watson's bank at league
last August.
Watson said he found Mr. Patter-
son and Elder McKinnon. state bank
examiner, closing up his bank be-
cause Of its alleged unsafe condition.
Watson said he pleaded for more time
to reimburse the bank financially.
"No. your boys have lied to me. I
wouldn't believe a thing you
say" Watson testified that Patterson
replied.
That's pretty hard to take. told
him." Watson continued, "and he said
You'll take that or worse and placed
his hand as II to draw q pistol. ~
Then he fired at the commissioner,
Watson said
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-16
R0WE[L BLAMES
STATE CHIEFS
Says It Was Steering Com
mittee's Fault Hughes
Lost California.

San Francisco, Nov. 16.-chester
H. Rowell. chairman of the Republi-
can state central committee, issued a
statement yesterday charging that the
Republicans who undertook to look
after Charles e. Hughes during his
trip through California, not only
made a bad job of 1t but suppressed
and disobeyed instructions from the
east. The statement blames them
for the loss Of the state from the
Republican column.
III the advice and practically the
demands OF the national managers OF
Mr.. Hughes campaign had not been
defied and suppressed by those tenn
porarily in charge OF II In California, =
the statement said, ''Ar. Hughes
would now be. beyond question, pre-.
dent-elsct OF the United States. =
Francis v. Ksesling, chairman ef
the Republican state central coinntt-
tee at the time Mr.. Hughes vao In
the state. sid Tim mot goin9 % ~
anything. The teIesfaaaS Wero. m
published at thS tnAs. 7.s1,
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-16
North Dakota's Greatest
Classified Section
SUBMARINE
MAY Be PLANNING A
VISIT NEXT JANUARY

New London, Comm. Nov. 18.-
Eighty negro stevetiorcs from
Baltimore who loaded the cargo
of the German submarine Dcutsch-
land last week, have been ordered
to return here on January 5th, 1t
was learned last night. While the
officials of tho Eastern Forward
ing company declined to offer any
explanation of tho order, the be-
lief prevails that another Ger
man submarine may be expected
about that time, or that the
Deutschland may mako another
trip here.
Although the Deutschland's car
go was loaded several days ago
and she hud provisions for 30
days OH board, the time of her
departure still was uncertain at a
late hour. Her crew was given
shore leave tonight.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-16
Arkansas Mayor
To Be Tried
For Murder

Batesville Ark. Nov. 1e.-Selection
of jury to try v. Gilbert Richardson.
the murder Of Farrell Padgett, was
in criminal court here to-
day. Congressman Thaddeus H. Car
away. counsel for Richardson. said he
would show that Padgett had tried to
lure away Richardson's 17-year-old
wife. Padgett was % years old. Rich
ardson was 81. Padgett was shot at
a dance here two weeks ago.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-16
JNO. A. ALPHSoN. Lawyer.
Y. S70-J. Widlund Bldg. T-S. 466 8.
AUCTION SALE.
..s {. ss. ..ss - 100
AUCTION SALE

AUCTION SALE
n,;5a. Having narts sold a. my farm ';o located
/: East Grand Forks. Sec. Il. North ,
. FRIDAY. NOV. 18TH.
/. VT. $500. i team. mare and horse.
. 1918 yrs. VT. 5000. team horses,
= and 12 yrs. old, VT. 5000. team
. . horses, II and 1S yrs. old. VT. $500
team enam mmas; msrs s 1S Sesr, sna o,S Srs good
= Five Mich Cows. Shorthorn
f. bull, years old.
10 set work harness. 3 single
I. harness: About l5o chickens: II
. sons complete. 1 wagon with water
f. hay racks. a % 7.ft: Deerine sae"f bind- aaH
f. /. dlsaa dsrs and trucks ! 1T; McCormick
e aer psT; S.ft. MecormieS ; ee0n%'ss mower pm
. Ing hay rake Mccormick corn
Z. binder. good: / I. H. Co. 4-horse disc
harroT: barr S.rIoa. Acme harrow r -, 4-horse ,
= in. Emerson gang. 14-in. John
= Deere. | walking plow. 1 breaking
9riIS: 21GM 3og yaIking King asang gangs; shoe
I. hand cultivator. / set bob sieighs.
= 1 Portland cutter. 2 24-in. tanning
mills. l single buggy. range
stove. l incubator. 1 cream sep
arator, DeLaval. Household goods
f" and other articles too numerous to
mention.
Usual terms will be given. On
sums of $1,000 or less, cash. Over
= ten dollars bankable papers will be
. accepted. bearing ten per cent inter-
est.
Sale commences at 10 o'clock.
Free Lunch at Noon
If stormy sale will be held the fol-
lowing day.
+. NELs T. GRoNvoLD
= S. S. Trickey, F. e. Dahlgren,
Auctioneer. Clerk.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-11-16
FATAL DUEL IN
THE Mill CITY

Minneapolis, Nov 16-Edward Ba-
ker was instantly killed and James
Gardell was perhaps mortally wound
ed in a revolver duel at the latter's
home here last night. According to a
statement made to the police by Gar
dell. the trouble between the mon
grew out Of attentions paid to Mrs.
Lucretia Gray. at whose home Gar
dell roomed.
Frightened by the shooting, Mrs.
Gray leaped from a second story win
dow and suffered cuts and a wrench
ed leg
Gardell and Mrs. Gray were taken
to hospital, where little hope of the
formers recovery is entertained.