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The Washington times., 1916-12-16
LEAST OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS.

I,ovehtst dawn OF gold and rose
Steais across undrlftod SHOWS,
In the clustering pine trees stir
squirrel, nuthatch, woodpecker.
Brief their mathis, but by noon
All the sunny woods ntune.
Jays. forgetting their harsh cries,
Pipe n spring note clear and true.
wheel on angel wings or blue.
Trumpcters OF Paradise,
When the tiniest fcathered thing,
All n fiutter, tail and wing,
Gives himself 10 caroling
"ChickadoC-dec! Chickadee!
JeHulina, hail TO Thee"
Bowliest baby, born today,
Graded on "A wisp OF hay.
For the greatness OF Thy birth
Every little bird and beast
Praises God exceedingly.
Exceedingly!
SOPHIA JEWETT.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

Paris, chairman; Frank p. Leetch,
Thomas J. Stanton.
Membership--Edwa +: LOCKER,
chairman; DIR. William G. Barr. +. a.
Carlson, Peter J. Clarke, Charles y.
Hancock, Louis y. Hieston, Walter 10.
Peter, Arthur Small. G. IT,. Van Os-
trand, Henry II. Ash, Henry w; Onutt,
u. NJ Talcott. Charles q. Warden,
Lloyd y. Wright. John whitman,
George w. Ray.
Pubiicity--Raiph A. Collins, chair.
man: J. Leo Kolb, l.. u. Perkins, 10. g.
Kennedy.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
Would Like to Give Peace, But
Compromises on Time
Piece.
TAKES CRACK AT PREJUDICE
United States Only Nation
Where Idea of Effiminacy
Persists.
u, MAnGAnE,r MASON.

written for the United Press).
tT'd like to bring peace as a gift to the
world"
Said Santa. but since that can't he,
A timepicce Is better than no pence
at all
think every one will agree.
And as every nation a wrist watch now
wears
Except North America silly,
I'll bring every Yankee "A wrist watch
so he'll
Bo Timely and wear it---but will hc?"
NEW YORK. Dec. 15.--'lts funny
thing to me-" remarked Santa to Mrs.
Claus as the two OF them stood out
in the hangar inspecting the new 1917
model hydroplano in which Santa Claus
was to make his record 1916 world tlight.
ITS funny thing To me that tho
United States, MS up-tu-dutc ~ II IL
about every thing else. should be 80
provincial and behind the times when
That's just IT, Nick dear" slld Mrs.
Claus. How can II help but BE- behind
the times as long as II wears ~ watch
in its pocket. a watch pocket Is always
in front OF n pernon you know. On the
other hand n porsnn with n wrist watch
can always be n little ahead Of timo by
holding his hand behind him or Ht least
IN high time by slightly raising the
left arm"
Defends Wrist Watch.
swell it's all tommyrot. say"
wont on Nick wrathfully. Here's oil
the other best nations OF the earth
proud and happy to have little tick
took on their pulse. Italy, France,
Belgium. England. Russia, Switzer.
land, Holland, Spain, Norway, Sweden
and japan have Hl tried IL out and
Nah an l.HN - ~ Ia
two In the pocket. Down Ia South
America thoy watch their wrist much
moro closely than they watch their
step. It's 30 much handler to sec
another ends. And ns for Germany
tho watch on the Rhino isu't In u
any moro with the watch on tho
wrist. And in the face OF NIL this
thnt young whipper snapper the
United States OF America, that hot.
biooded young nation which OF all
others ought 10 keep Il CtoHc watch
on Its pulse In these nulsinE times
refuses to tnl<e on wrist watch for
the asinino reason that " considers
grandmother" And Santa claus be
Ean TO sputtcr and grow purple In
the face.
For heavens same, NlcIic. darling.
don't get excited; calm yourself"
foothod his better hRlr "Nou know
it's almost time for your Christmas
Journey. and YOU mustn't got your
nerves all ON edge. Besides " Amer.
Jeans are no idiotic uH TO prefer to
no digging under their heavy over
conts In winter and dclying into
sweaty pockets In summer To find out
the time when they might have u
open faced right on hand don't
Pee why you have to got all fused
up about IL and let IL disturb your
peace OF mind or your timcpiCcc
either" and Mrs, Claus glanced nd
ri.ringly at Santn's smart new wrist.
watch with illuminated hands.
what Could lie obvious.
You're right as always, my own"
snorted Santa, fading from n pns-
sionate purple TO n deep rose madden
although he really wasn't n BIT mad.
der than no had been, ~ know us
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

THE RINES OF NllulNIA THE NALA.
ny Mary virginia del Castillo Bos-
ton: Christopher Publishing House.
return to the simple vlgor OF
Morse expression is a welcome ven
turc I'm these days of studied nuances
in poetic thought. Such n directneBs
is not the least attractive phase OF n
little book that makes the old gods
live again.
THE BELIEF IN GOD AND MINOR
TALlTN. by James II. Lcoba. Bos-
ton sherman, French Co.
This Is n book OF facts. Primitive
beliefs in the existence OF the soul In
some form, oven now held by peoples
I'm remote parts OF the world, are
traced through their development In.
tn the thought OF scientists and phi.
losophers uitra.modern In their theo.
ries.
supplementary tables OF the proper.
tion OF believers In God In America to
day grouped by occupations, are an
interesting feature.
ZEKIEBs HoMEsPUN PHILOSOPHER
by Sarah Taylor Stafford. Boston:
shern,an, French a Co.
Kindly, pungent observations In
"Down East" dialect.
FROM THE LIMBO OF FORGOTTEN
TlIlNGS by Mary Stuart Tyson.
Boston. sherman. French q Co.
Two brief romantic plays In verse
and n dessert OF short poems provide
variety in a book OF many moods.
THE CASTLE BUILDER. Ivy Eta Nsr.
rich Graves Boston; Sherman, French
8 co.
This IL n book OF the "Poliyanna"
family, with a very sweet. ,eXtraordi.
nnrily CHEEKY invalid as n central ig.
urc. There II enough OF story to
allow Tor a generous amount OF
preaching between thrills.
WRITING THE POPULAR SONG. Dy T..
81, Wlckcs. Springfield. Mass: The
Home Correspondence School.
Would ono knows the secrets OF WIN
Cobb. Andrew Sterling, and other
Iyrlcists who "make" tho popular
song? They are very simple. consist.
ing largely Of strict attention to
punch" chorus. and diction. The
writer quotes numerous popular songs
OF tho past decade to show what he
means. telling how an accidental
phrase or catchy chorus frequently
bore a tune TO fame.
THE LIGHT OF TRUTH AZ REVEALED
~ the HOtC SCRIPTURES. by Levi
RlEhunyer. sherman. French a Co., Dos
ton. Price, as,
This volume OF nearly a thousand
pages IN not based on mems theories,
but Il an effort to md the truth by
comparing one part OF the Bible with
another, The author states nothing
as fact without Offering n citation
from the scriptures In proof.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
Associated Bible Students

No MEETING SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT
OLD MASONIC TEMPLE, owing 10 lecture
by Hon. J, y. Rutherford at 8 p. IN, at New
National Theatsr, which will he attended by
the Bible Students in a body. subject OF
lecture why DO the Nations WAR;
1880 y. m. Regular class meeting for Bible
study.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
Univcrsalist
CHURCH OF OUR FATHER

Thirteenth and l. SITS. N. w.
Rev. John Van Setback, Jr., Pastor.
Rev. William Couden, Assistant Pastor.
Public worship at II a. M. with sermon by
the pastor. Rev, John Van schaick. ID. ID.
Subject, THE Spiritually Minded Man"
Sunday school, 9a5 a, IN. Free Kindergar-
ten. II a. m.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

may be made payable 10 the Gospel
Mission, IA John Marshall phase. or
phone Main 1881 and have the mission
wagon call for a Donation
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
Spiritualism
sTHE MIND OF THE SPIRIT"

Address nv Frank Mandrell. Sunday night.
s O'Clock, followed by spirit messages gwen
through Mrs. j. Z, Maltby, Pyth.an Temple
Iseconh noorl. l0l2 eth u. All welcome.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
TWO SPECIAL SERMONS.

The Rev J. franklin Bryan, of
North Carolina Avenue Methodist
Protestant Church, will preach special
sermons tomorrow at ] 1 a. m. on The
restoration Of the Christians Lost
JOY" and at T:45 y, m. on Young
WOmen's Danger and Safety"
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
Episcopal

THE NATIVITY, 1850 s:ls. &c. II. =. Ember
Weekday for More Holy Priests. Apos-
tolic Confirmation at the Resurrection Chapel
BY Rishop Harding. 4 p. M,
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
Qtp't1 @nnopptt}ntat3
Methodist Episcopal
FOUNDRY

FOUNDRY sIXrEENTM III, STREET.
sac q. tn.-Sunday school.
III IN. ana y, m, Rev. 2. Watson liam
non, d. D.. OF Madison, y ]
sA y. m,-kpworth League service.
Visitors Welcome E4ce LEM Music
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
what Could he obvious.

You're right as always, my own,
snorted Santa, fading from n pas
sionate purple TO n deep rose madden,
although ho really wasn't BIT mad
der than no had been, 81 know IT'S
foolish OF me, but Just can't help
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

ZEKIEBs HoMEsPUN PHILOSOPHER
by Sarah Taylor Stafford. Boston:
shcrn,an. French co.
Kindly, pungent observations In
Down East" dialect.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
Gospel Tabernacle

The Gospel Tabernacle
Led by Rev b. carradine. ID. D.. and others
Sunday at 6f3 Ia. Ave. ". W., at $3.50 and
1880 p. m. Wednesday at 1898 Penna. Ave.
N. W., at 1880 p. m.
Fyerybod welcome
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

This IL n book OF the "Poliyanna"
family, with very sweet. ,extraordi.
nnrily CHEEKY invalid ms n central fig.
urc. There IL enough OF n story to
allow Tor 4 generous amount OF
preaching between thrills.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

THE CASTLE BUILDER. Ivy Eta Nor
rich Graves Boston; Sherman, French
g Go.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

FROM THE LIMBO OF FORGOTTEN
TlIlNGS by Mary Stuart Tyson.
Boston. sherman. French q Co.
Two brief romantic plays In verse
and n dessert OF short poems provide
variety In a book OF many moods.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
Y. M. G. A.
Secular League

WASHINGTON SECULAR LEAGUE Can
open Foruml-"charles Ilradlaugh, the
Great English Free-Thlnker." Address by
The Washington times., 1916-12-16
LATEST PRODUCTS
OF AUTHORS PENS
Reviews Of Literary Works Just
Placed on the
Market.

THE Rt'NEs OF VIRGINIA THE vALA.
ny Mary Virginia del Castillo, Bos-
ton: Christopher Publishing House.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

WRITING THE POPULAR SONG. Dy y
81. Nlckcs. Springfield. Mass: The
Home Correspondence school.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

a return to the simple vigor OF
Morse expression is welcome ven
turo in these days OF studied nuances
in poetic thought. Such n dlrectness
Is not the least attractive phase OF n
little book that makes the old gods
1.-Two again.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

This volume OF nearly a thousand
pages IL not based on mems theories.
but II an EFFORT to md the truth by
comparing one part OF the Bible with
another The author states nothing
as a fact without Offering n citation
from the Scriptures In proof.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

THE BELIEF IN GOD AND MINOR
TALLY. by James H. Lcoba. Bos-
ton. Shnrmnn. Irrnch & Co.
The Washington times., 1916-12-16

THE LIGHT or TRUTH AZ REVEALED
~ THE HOfYC SCRIPTURES. ny levi
RiFhunyer. sherman. French a Co. Dos
ton. Price as
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
St. Mary's Fair Opened Tuesday Night
Big Parade and q Big Crowd

The annual fair and bazar of St. Mary's church was set in motion. Tues- day evening. Before the doors were opened there was street parade from the church through the business section and back to the hall. David Beausoleil was marshal and he was followed by line of police. The Put nam Military .band furnished music. The C. A. C. Garde and thirteen suto- mobiles were in line. The mayor and other city officials participated.
 The crowd that passed through the doors soon filled the large hall and business in the various booths at once became brisk. Over POO pounds of candy were disposed of the first night and other things in proportion.
 It was jolly crowd that circled the hall. Everyone was having a good time and the band played all the ev. ening.
 The prizes for selling the most tick cts were awarded. Mrs. Eugene De. rosier took first prize, trip to Canada, and Miss Louise Emmons, second, & diamond ring.
 The fair will be continued on the following nights, Oct. 2l, "A, 26 and 2S.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
City Court-.fuller Judge

At the Monday morning session Fer dinand Case, aged 62, was found guilty of intoxication and fined S5 with costs of S909. He was sent to Brook lyn jail.
 Arthur Hughes, John and William Cleary, pleaded guilty to being idle persons, sleeping in outhouses and barns, and were each fined B with costs of Ss.09. They were given three weeks to pay and allowed to go as il was their first offense.
 Joseph Thibeault was given 30 days in jail and costs of s9.09 on the same charge, having been in court short time ago for the same offense.
 Two bonds were forfeited when per. sons from whom they had been taken to guarantee their appearance in court to answer to charges of having violated d the traffic rules failed to appear.
 One of the bonds forfeited was from a Providence man, the circumstances being as follows: Sunday afternoon two automobiles stopped in the Square and the occupants inquired the way to Pomfret, which Captain Ryan told them, at the same time directing the driver of one car, young lady,to back her machine and go around the silent traffic cop. She told the captain she couldn't back the car, not being an experienced driver. The captain re marked that she should be competent before taking a car out and then turned to talk to the occupants of the other car. While this conversation was go- ing on the young lady shot away with her car, the captain turning to get the number,
 Observing this . gentleman in the other car remarked to the captain that if there was going to be sny trouble over the young .ady's action that he would like to adjust matters, stating that she was his daughter. Captain ! Ryan toos the usual bond of g for the young woman's appearance in court Monday morning. She didn't appear.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
NfANTILE PARA
 LYSIS DEATH
Leon R. Andrews of the Gary District,
 Putnam, Died This Morning
Attended National Dairy Show in Spring.
 field Tuesday and Wednesday

The first case of the dread disease ,in- fantile paralysis, to appear in Putnam ended in the death Of Leon R. An. drews, S5, of the Gary district at ? o'clock this Friday morning. An drews had only been confined to the bed for one day. The Andrews home is under quarantine by orders of Health Officer Df. omer LaRue.
 For a week or more Andrews had not sbeen feeling well and thought he had the grippe. He attended to his work about the farm. On Tuesday he went to Springfield to attend the Ma. tional Dairy Show returning Wednes- day night. Thursday he complained of great pain and soon his left side be- came sparalyzed. He grew steadily worse and died at o'clock.
 Andrews was born in N oodstock in November, 35 years ago, son of Mr.and Mrs. H. B. Andrews. He obtained his education in the schools of the town and Woodstock Academy. He remov- ed to Putnam where he lived for eight years sand then went to Hartford and had charge of the butter making on the Goodwin estate. Last July he re- turned to Putnam and has since been living on the Sanford Davis farm east of the Gary schoolhouse, which he pur- chased
 Besides his parents he leaves a wife, two brothers and sister.
 MT. Andrews father Is at present in a critical state of health.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
CHILDREN'S HOME
 THREATENED
Fire Broke Out on the Roof Last Friday
Prompt Action of Boys Saved Building

Fire on the roof of the Windhsm County Temporary Home last Friday threatened the destruction of the building and contents. Prompt work on the part of some of the larger boys doubtless saved heavy loss. The ire was discovered shortly after noons The superintendent and matron, NIT. and Mrs. D. C. Park, were just eating their dinner when one of the children burst in on them shouting "Fire.h
 The smaller children have their din- ner first and after they finish they march out into the yard. As they reached the yardFriday they saw some flaming shingles falling from the roof near the end of the building. While one of the younger ones ran to give the alarm, Harold Taylor, Harry Kenyon, Joe Lambert, Louis Trudeau, and Jerry Harrington, ran to the hose house and got out the hose. They soon had . stream of water on and the fire was put out. A hole several feet square was burned in the roof.
 When Mir, and Mrs. Park reached the yard the boys had the stream of water on the fire. Mrs. Park rushed back into the house and up three flights of stairs to the roof
 The building was burned some years ago and within few years the barn has been burned. The county Som- missIonefs provided a line of hose and il Is kept in little building on the grounds. The tank Is kept full of water so that there is a good pressure at all times. If 1t had not been for this handy emergency arrangement the building would doubtless have been again destroyed. The roof was very dry and there was hard wind blow ing. A spark from the chimney set the fire.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
"The Princess Pat"

"The Princess Pat," Henry Blossom Victor Herbert's latest comic opera, which reigned Queen of Broadway, Tor many months, comes to the Bradley theatre Friday, Oct. 27th, with Miss Ruth Welch and the clever cast from 'he Cort theatre. It is one of those very, very rare comic operas which are sl once comic and operatic. The book and lyrics are in MT. Blossom s best Fein, with pith and point to comedy, While Mir. Herbert's music not only ex- eels the best .that he put into Mdlle. ''odiste, The Red Mill, iand The Pn- ma Donna, but in one or two of the eoneerted numbers approached closely .ae distinction of his grand opera ei- iofls In Natoma and Madeline. AS to 'nese facts the introduction of princi- pais and ensemble that can sing as wei as look pretty and you have the ,eason for the success of The Princess Tat. adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
NEARLY SUFFOCATED
Fire of Incendiary Origin at Home of
 John Adams. Quadic
Fire Does Considerable Damage. Torches
 Made of Shoddy Found

VI ~"SsAf ' Vaad
 fire of incendiary origin threatened the life and home of John Adams, Quadic, in the esrlyehours of Sunday morning. Before the blaze was put out considerable damage had been done.
 MT. Adams awoke at three o'clock Sunday morning in a dense, suffocat- ing smoke. He crawled to the door and opened it and then aroused neigh. bors.
 One side of the house was ablaze but a bucket brigade soon put out the flame. Two large holes were burned through near the base of the house and another near thesroof.
 Torches made from shoddy, prob. ably, taken from the mill across the road, were found. The shoddy had been saturated with kerosene oil and traces of oil were found on the clap boards.
 Preparations had apparently been carefully made to destroy the dwelling and if design had not been made on MT. Adams life at least reckless dis regard of what might happen to the occupant of the building was evi- denced. Had not MT. Adams awakened when he did he would doubtless been suffocated and his body burned with the building.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20

THREE HURT
Edmund Magee on Dangerous List. JO. seph McArdle and Harry Cotton
 Slightly hrrt
Auto Skids and Turns Over SpiIling 0c.
 cupants

Edmund Msgee, the we'll known wrestler, who, recently issued a chal- lenge to any 1s5 pound boy in the game, is on the dangerous list at the Day kimball hospital as the result of internal injuries received when his automobile tipped over a mile west of Harmony, R. l., at an early hour, Tuesday morning. Joseph MoArdie, manager of Hotel Chickering received minor cuts and bruises snd Harry Cot ton had his hand cut ss all were thrown from the car. Msgee was scheduled to box Young Belle four rounds at the meet Thursday night.
 McArdle wanted to reach Boston early Tuesday morning. He hired NJ sgee to take him to Providence so he could catch an early train from there. Cotton went along for the ride.
 The party left Putnam about six o'clock in the morning and were rum ming along at good rste of speed and when rounding turn the machine skidded, turned over and over throw. ing the occupants out.
 McArdle and Cotton were soon on their feet. Magee was not apparently seriously hurt but he com plained of severe pains. He grew rapidly worse. A telephone message to Putnam brought another machine to the scene and the men were brought home. Ma gee was taken to the hospital and it was thought he had received severe in- ternal injuries. His condition is given as serious.
 The machine was only slightly damaged and was back in commission at the railroad station, Wednesday.
 Magee has been driving public automobile for some time. He was in- jured in an accident on Elm street less than a year ago.
 At the hospital today Magee's cop- dition is considered as very critical.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Motorcycle Runs Down Embankment

Not long ago an engine started of alone In the local .railroad yard and piled up some freight cars in the cut south of the station.
 Lrst Friday afternoon a motorcycle tried the same stunt. It started of by itself on South Main street and plung- ed down the rsilroad embankunent in. to the same cut where the locomotive came to grief.
 The motorcycle had a sidecar attach ment and belonged to c. D. Arnold. It was driven by Daniel Weeks on the de- livery route. The machine was left standing without hitching and some. how started of alone. It was found on the railroad track but not so bsdl ly damaged but that it was run under it's own power.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
County Medical Association Semi.an'
 nual Meeting

The semI-annusl meeting Of the windham County Medical Association was held in the Attawaugan ,hotel, Danielson, Thursday.
 Those present were Drs. Mason and Hills, Willimantic; Marsh, Hampton; ; Burroughs, Todd, Robinson and Jud- son, .Danielson; lHili, Hast Killingly; Pike, East Woodstock; Paine, Thomp- son; Overlook, Pomfret; Kent, BuIlard and Perry, Putnam; Downs, moosup; Tanner, Brooklyn.
 The meeting was called to order by the president, pr. NJ. J. Bullard of Putnsm. Routine business was trans acted.
 Dr. 5. B. Overlook read a paper on Some Observations of Infantile Para lysis, by Dr. H l.. F.sLocke, who was unable to be present. Dr. E. F. Perry read a paper, The Burden Which the Unfit Lays Upon the Fit, by pr. Bur roughs. A general discussion follow ed.
 An excellent dinner was served in the hotel dining room.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
: Rear Admiral Goodrich Married

Announcements were received in Pomfret, Friday, of the marriage in Philadelphia, Wednesday, of Rear Ad- miraI Casper F. Goodrich, U. > N., of Pomfret. The announcementsreads ss follows: "Dr. J. Minis Hays an- nounees the marriage of his daughter, Sarah Minis, to Rear Admiral caspar F Goodrich, [. 5. N, on Wednesday, October the eighteenth, nineteen hum dred and sixteen, St. James church, Philadelphia.
 IL is understood that the Admiral and his bride are expected at "Glad- winu the Admirsi's summer home ID Pomfret in the near future.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Equal Franchise League Annual Meeting
Miss Anna Levitt Elected President


 The Putnam Equal Franchise league held its annual meeting and election of officers at the residence of the vice. president, Mrs. J. B. Tatem, Jr., on Wednesday evening, the following of- ficers being elected. President, Miss Anna c. Levitt; vice president, Mrs. ]. B. Tatem, Jr.; secretary, Mrs. H. C. Meinken; treasurer, Miss Katherine Byrne. The board of directors was increased to twelve members.
 An interesting address was given oy Miss Emily Pierson, state organizer, outlining pre-convention plans, and the work that must be done during this Legislative year. This year the annual state convention will be held in New Haven on Nov. Is and l'th. These,delegates were nominated to re- present the Putnam League: Miss r. k. Webster, Miss Elizabeth Ash, Mrs. $. Nikoloff, Mrs. C. D. Arnold, Mrs. W. J. Bartlett, Mrs. w. N. Philips and Miss A. B. Cogan.