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Evening journal., 1916-04-11
CFrom the Norfolk virginian-Pnot)

abnormal shippsng situation caused
by the war in Europe. The extraordi-
narily high freight rates now obtain
able and the greater measure OF safety
afforded by a neutral flag are combin-
ing to make operation under American
registry highly profitable despite any
and all the burdensome handicaps inn
posed by government regulations. But
it is as certain as anything yet to hap
pen could well be that, unless some
degree OF sanity shall in the mean
time have been brought into our navi-
cation laws, short time after the
restoration of peace in Europe will
see the Atlantic swept almost as bare
as the Pacific is today.
IL is difficult to conceive how the
leaders OF the organized seamen could
have failed to recognize in the very
beginning that the outcome of the leg
islation for the protection of Ameri-
can seamen' which they insisted upon
having written into our shipping laws,
was certain to prove just what IS now
happening. On the other hand, it is
incredible that they did so recognize
and still insist upon enactment Of the
La Toilette act. But be that as itmay,
the seamen themselves are now having
the injurious effects Of certain pro-
visions of that law brought home to
them in a way which can not fail to
cause them to do a little thinking on
their own account. Men who have
followed the water" all their lives
and have proved themselves good sea
men in the school Of practical exper-
fence find themselves unable to meet
the mental and physical tests for quail.
ification provided by the new act
while other men who have no practica
] knowledge of seafaring. VINO nevel
Evening journal., 1916-04-11
WHISPERS
Dedicated 20 High School Seniors
BY ELITA GAMMA.

The down Of youth had gathered
Above his lips so red,
And by his careful fingers
To its proper place was led.
Beneath his nose so homan,
Like wheat before the blast
1t waved and nodded ever,
To his breathing thick and fast.
Says | to Dan one morning,
When the school was in buzz;
"Why don't you take off of your lip
That funny looking fuzzf"
His Indignation was aroused,
His face was in blaze;
He left me. and throughout that day
He stunned my friendly gaze.
The next day somewhat joyful,
In accents strong with vim,
He called me, and / listened
To these few words from him;
81 think YOU are mistaken
When you call this youthful down,
For ! have asked a barber
Who has a shop up town.
And then his voice got husky,
And he whispered soft and low;
"The barber says it's whiskers,
And | believe it so.'
My laughter I could scarce restrain
Till from his sight went.
And when alone ! found myself,
I freely gave it vent.
! laughed and laughed, again. again,
Till | my strength consumed,
Then 10 the classroom took myself,
And study resumed.
So Seniors who this poem read,
This truth I'd have you know:
That "funny fuzz' upon the lip
Is how the whiskers grow.
Evening journal., 1916-04-11
GEMS OF THOUGHT

We find means to folly but none to reclaim a
distorted mind.-Rochefoucauld.
.---.-.
Pardon beseach thee. the iniquity OF this people
according unto the greatness OF thy mercy-Numbers
xiv;19
.-.-.-.
When you see action in itself noble, TO suspect
the soundenss Of its motive is like supporting every
thing high, mountains among the rest to be hollow
J. c. Hare
.-----.
What are chidren Fowersi They are the flowers
of the invisible world indestructhle self-perpetua-
ing flowers. each with multitude OF angels and evil
spirits underneath It's leaves. oiling wrestling for
dominion it
Evening journal., 1916-04-11

Representative Humphrey, Republican, Of Washing
ton, is a good naured except when he is discuss
Ing Democratic policies when he becomes decidedly
yitriolc. The other day he before the Merchant
Marine Committee arguing against a measure which
has fewer adherents, Democrats Republicans. than
any proposition yet forced upon unwilling Con-
sress by Wilson. namely the Government Ship Pur-
chase bill. Speaking Of the Registry act of 1914,
which resulted in few tubs" registering under
flag. Mr.. Humphrey said: "And what an American
merchant marine it is Many of those operating the
ships do for the American flag. which is prob
ably made out OF foreign cloth and bears foreign
stamD"
Evening journal., 1916-04-11

None Of these men is known TO have experienced
change OF heart. Some OF them have recently shown
decidedly stidoned attitude Of opposition to the ad-
mnistration in its plans for preparedness. No one
doubts that il became necessary Mr.. Fitzgerald, OF
New York. could swing some OF his colleagues with
him on the Shipping bill Consequently it is matter
Of astonshment that Mr.. McAdoo clings persisenty
to the scheme. Everybody is asking, "WhyY
Evening journal., 1916-04-11

The Louisiana sugar crop fell off A per cent in
1915 compared with 1914. Cuba had bumper crop
for 1915 The Democrats had better get busy with
that bill TO repeal the free sugar clause, scheduled to
become effective May l. and it would be just as, we'll
II they restored the Republican rate The govern
ment needs the money.
Evening journal., 1916-04-11
no WELCOME PASTOR DAWSON.

The Rev. George White Dawson, pas
tor of Asbury NJ. e. Church, win be
given reception by Asbury congrega-
tion on Thursday evening. The Ep-
worth League and the Ladies' Aid So
ciety viii furnish a pleasing program.
Evening journal., 1916-04-11

The Department of Trade and Commerce Of Canada
going to establish Bureau of Practical Export In
tegence The Department of Commerce OF the
United States will have get rid Of Secretary Red
field and Doc Pratt before such bureau can be es-
tablished at Washington
Evening journal., 1916-04-11
THE WAY THE WIND BLOWS.

TNHE political straws furnished by local and mu-
nicpa elections continue to afford strong evidence
Of the direction in Which the political wind is blowing
and almost without exception they indicate that 1t is
dead against the Democratic party
Hartford. Conn. has just held election in which
the Republican candidate for Mayor elected by
large majority and the Democratic Board Of Aldermen
displaced by Republican board So sweeping was
the municipal landslide that Jas. T. Farrell Demo-
cra who for twenty years had held the office OF as
SCISSOR was turne out OF Office and decsively beaten.
Kansas City also contributed its quota to the new
long list OF local Republican victories The Demo-
cratic Mayor was defeated by George H. Edwards, the
Republican candidate, by large majority.
Evening journal., 1916-04-11

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this paper
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Congregational Church Notes

Following is the program for An Evening with James Whiicomb Riley to be given Friday, Feb 25th, under the auspices of the Delta Pi class. Tickets sfe on sale by the members; adults, b cents, children 10 cents. Piano solo Kenneth Sharpe The Man in the Moon
 Rhoda Gilpatfic Ike Waltonis Prayer Mar1He Burgess Little OTph ant Annie
 GenevieVe Letters Song Mrs. Charles Letters Naughty Claude Blanche c feen The Old Mnn and Jim Ruth Bartlett The Raggedy Man Robert MelntYfe Piano solo Gerltude Perry Tine loSt Kiss Mrs. James caldwell Blue Monday Kenneth sharpe Solo, There Little Gtft Don-t GY,
 Josephine Gitl9fd An Old Sweetheart Ruth Cnild The new heating plant in the church has been sufficiently long established 10 assure ns that every p3un of coal pat intl the fire pots gives results and rooms a0undautly wnrm are a delight fnl experience as compared to the smoky inefficient heaters that were formerly depended upon. It is indeed Il pleasure to enter the church and to find comfortably warm Vesiibuie and an auditorium in winch there are no traces of suti eating smoke in the atmosphere The society did wtse thing in advocating a steam heating plant even though in so doing we in. eur the burden of n debt but that wlil be cancelled when the lime Is Iipe for SD doing.
 A very nppelizing course suppaesNa served hy the members Of thslt Cant clnss tt the parsonage Friday eV. eniug to the presidents and teacher, of the aduit ela,ses. This was followed by nn informal discussion of the op portunilies fer development of nd1it class work.
 The publicity committee on Tenn perauce hnd the Welcome class have arranged for Rally to be held in the Union hall Fen 29th at s o'clock. The speaker will be j. A Solnndt who comes highly recommended bN those who have heard htm. A powerful and interesting addfess may be antieipat- ed Every body will be welcome. IL k decided to make contest In this town on license this year. That mat ter will not be allowed 10 go by de fault as last year.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The last entertainment ei the High schoal ieelare eurse Was D. i Friday evening. ME Collins Van 4an gafg gave au gaust4aled lecture on "Thc Luae ol EeN Enalan 's Colonial fefi- at if8ae very Interesting and ~ efv 8ae fei aaA Hb1a fer coming. Junior cia india candy sHe 3Ha to tae AIHa aas f Pdae pa Handy Inc nsemeefs qf lhe riaai schaol wefe eiseu an oppotlanity Q 8ttzHd lHe fectafe.
 FAe taif1 os the intefelsss debales wiil Be heid soon. The sati ct Is, Re. solved, that ipital punishment should b. abolished. The JnnioIs support The affirmative and the Seniors the mega tive. The teams are as follows: Neg mive, Donald Johnson, Kenneth Bal. tnid, Joseph Fiagg, Della Davis Ali. fifmallve, Hazel Perry Florence Gill bert, Byron Wilcox William Kafierly. An interesting program was gwen At the school Tuesday morning by mem bers of the freshman and sophomore classes under the direction of Miss Bowler. The program was AS follows: Song. Hail, Columbia School Early and Modern Celebrations of
 washington's birthday
 fEieanor Carpenter The Flag kenneth Andem Stand by the Flag Edith Gilson Salute by the School
 The Star Splngied Banner School Crown Our Washington Edith Gutter Life of W Washington Ruth Bartlett American Hymn School Washington < Address to his troops
 Raymond Johnson Yankee Doodle School Giee Club Molly Mcguire at Monmouth
 Hazel Converse Columbia, Gem Of the Ocean School Our Country Gial lys Robbins America School
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Advent Christian Church

Sunday seGviees-morning service at i080, Sunday school at noon, evening service at7.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening al 7.30.
 Mrs. F, W. Knegar, who, together with her husband, Frederick W krieg ar, has been for many years a mission. ary in Attiea, will give two addresses in lhe chapel Sunday, morning and evening The subject of her morning address wilt be Africa for God. In the evening, With God iu the Jungles af Africa. la this address Ms. knegar will relate her hasoand's experience in an encounter with a lion, and his mar. row esenpo from death She will teit how this incident enabled him to dis cover the native word for Saviour. Mir. kuegaf was al one ume a resident Of Putnam and attended the Sabbath school of one of our local churches. Al present he is prisoner in British concentration camp tn India owing 10 his being native of Germany and be. ing unable To furnish proof of his citi. zenship in the United States.
 The funeral services ot Miss S. F. rhurber was held in the chapel Mon. day at 2 P. m, Rev. Mir. Stone otiiciat, ing. For forty years Miss Thurber has oeen 8 member of the A. q. church and for several years past the faithful teacher of the Bible class in It's Sunday school.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Methodist Episcopal Church

The fourth quarterly conference was held last Tuesday evening, District Slperint, ndent C c. seriveucr pre- sitting. Yearly reports of the various brunches of the work wete given showing Il prosperous condition Of things It was urgently requested that Mn Stanley be the pastor for the coming year.
 The men's class were entertained by James shaw, Church street, Monday evening" and Mrss Bellows of Grove street entertained the Home Mission ary society Wednesday afternoon.
 Rho Della class hold food sale at Ballard X Clark $ store Friday.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. C. M Jones has been on the CA list suffering from rheumatism K Henry Murray has been victim of the grippe.
 Mrs. Cora Casey of Worcester has been recent guest at Ashley HIbbard.
 Thermometers registered six below zero last Monday morning
 rhomas Surpless for many years a reident of West Woodstock died at home of his daughter, Mrs. Sur ot i'utaan, where he had been residing for the past six years. Burial wBs in the Gentfe cemetery, Sunday
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Thieves Rifle Pockets of Basket Ball Team

There WAS an unpleasant experience at the high school, Tuesday evening, when some person or persons entered tle dressing room of the Falmou h basket bali team while the game W $ in progress and collected the loose change from the players clothing. The amount taken was i've dollars and n half. Two young fellows about town, who have shady populations and police court records, were seen near the dress ing rooms The matter was reported to the police but as the evidence was so meaget and the school boys who saw the suspects did not want the no- toriety of appearing as witnesses in court no arrest was made. The visit
 ing team will be reimbursed for their loss. IL k the first oceurrance of the kind that ever happened at the school.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
BOOKS in Cases

To pack books in small packing cases. stand the parcels on end with 1he edges next to the sides of the cases and the back of the bindings pointed toward the inward. and pack them with crumpled newspapers to ease the pressure on the round part of the books, which may otherwise be pressed nat Line the case with wrap plhs paper Lay thickness of wrap ping paper over the top and fasten on oe cover With screws in preference 10 n..sts
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25

Governor sHocomo Is willing to ac. cepl renoalnalion II il is tendefed by the Republican sSlate Convention. While We haven't a word 10 say con. cerning the other candidates, all oi whom are excellent gentlemen, Hol comb would mean harmony, plus hustle, which would spell victory This is Inc thing 10 look for in a Pfesi- denlial year. The Republican party in Connecticut should keep it's best foot forward and present united front Rockville Leader.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25

People Of Putnam have taken step which should have been taken some years age, in the forming of building and loan association. Such aa organi. xstion Is valuable asset 10 any com munity A building and loan aSsooia ton stimulates thull among the peo homes Of their own. Rockville eaa- graduates Patnam on forming such an organization zen al this late date Rockville Journal.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25

It was not thought he tHolcombl would even consider re-nominalion But he will. He has made n splendid governor; not word Of criticism has been directed against him. Not only Is ,he a good chief executive; he is n gentleman Of the very highest ability and integrity. His friends throughout the state are legion, and il would not fe s~snfiSing if he carried off the hon rss Hor s second Term. .-Deep River New Frs.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
OVERWORKED MOTHER
Finds Health In Our Vinol

Collinsville, In.-'I suffered from a nervous breakdown and terrible head aches, and was tired all over, totally worn out and discouraged but as had n large family had to work despite my suffering. l saw Vinol advertised and decided to try it, and within two weeks I noticed decided improvement, and now l am we'll woman. Mrs. ANA BECKER.
 We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron tonic, to strengthen and build up weak, rundown, overworked mothers
 James F. Donahue, Druggist, Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Fool--Ease, the antlseptic powder for painful, smarting, tender, nervous feet. IL takes the sting out ol eorns sndi Over lOo, ,too pacs. ages are being used by the German and Allied troops at the. front. Sold every where, a5c. 69
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
When Your Child Cries

at night and losses restlessiy, you feel worried. Motner Gray Sweet Pow ders for Children Break up Colds in 24 hours, Relieve Feyerishness, Consti patton, Teething Disorders, and destroy worms. Used by Mothers for x vr~ss Al Dfnegisis, 25e Sswpia
 ct. MaIh r .stss t,,.. l.e p
 | 50
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Dates of ChampionShip Series

It has been decided To play series of lhree games la decide the Champion. ship of the High school league. The first Will be played in Putntn5 March Isl, the second in Danielson, the Ilth, and the third on neutral floor Xii angly and Putnam are in a tie with seven games won and one lost.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
?. II. 5. Beats Falmouth

The fasl Falmouth oaseel ball quiut- ct had the wind taken from it's sails iast Tuesday night and as result they ran aground in the loeM gym Captain Lowe and his jolly crew all sailing oa the good ship "Saecess" showed the sails From The Cape Cod town few things in mnaeuvefias of basket bat five, and N hcu the lesson was over the Bay sIa'e team was d the pumps to a man, and only the timely arrival of the rescue tug rime up" saved the distressed crew lrom a death iu the oriuy deep rhe score was 42ll
 The Falmoath leah aus been playing throushont the state for the past week and showed signs of hard work. Put. nam was the last stop before returning home.
 Basket from floor, Putnam; Shaw 6 Giraea, Lowe l., Lamoaria
 Falmouth; Holland, Bowman ?, Gil. ford :. Basket from fouls, Holland. Timer, Handy referee Bradford; time of game 2.2O.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25

nesn's Rheum etic PillS for Rhen- 'ss'is'n snt Nsuftlsia. Eniis ', veg el silr. ~afe aav
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Obituary
H.nry David cnaffee

Henry Dasid Cbsfiee, veteran of the Civil var and for half a century a resi- de9t of Putnam died at bis home on VI insca streel, Ffidsy morning
 Mt 1 H.e WIS eofn in weostef but eume 10 Putnam when B young man. fn eGf be enlisted al the old Qniuegaug house in Company i 6th Connecticut Volunteers and saW more t8an thfee yenr.' service, being dis charged in septem aefi isg4
 C0nfade Chafice ssw hard service and Was wounded several lIm.ss Q ae of bis wounds hea hee9me q faaaia2 #afe tht Eate Him tfou5Ia aTi Of aIs fife Among other engagements where He took pafg aere P8rt Royal. Fort faHet James aud Morris l-lauIs. Fort NagHer, Buys B81, Pe'efs- aafs and Bort Fisher. Hsis fhe llsl CT t4t lalr.y fouf memo 9en 8f the cJm psny lhlt liyed in Patnam, aHa was ane Of foar living ans where Henry H. Johnson of Providence. formerly Of Patnam, is anather survivor ef the company and Was tent-mate 0f Com rade Chh1ee for three yeafs. Another member of the company is MaJof IL. ram L Grant Of GoldsBoro, \ C.,who is well knewn here. Thomas l.. Pnine Of Wilsonville is another. The com pa. ny Of 100 men left Putnam Aug. Fist, l56l.
 When MT. ChafIee left for the front citizen presented him with clay pipe. This he carried all through his cam paigning and was proud to show it up to the time he died. It WIS kept in case Of tin that he had had made for that purpose. Another keepsake Of his was half dollar that was given him by General Grant after Chafiee had been to n nearby town to get the general some of his fayorile black ci- Rars. Mir. Chafiee had numerous other tfinkets but to these two he attached the greatest i'm pOrtauce. MT Chnfiee thought that there was no prouder distinction than being called "a good soldier7 und he would always remark this of the comrades as they passed be- Yond. And with all truth and sheer fly are the comrades now saying the same of Comfade Chaiee, "He was q good s0ldier.n
 Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon, Rev. c. b. stanley of the Methodist church of. tieinting. Burial was in Grove street eqrupIprV
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
ANNOUNCEMENT

On and after March 18th, this basi ness will be run on cash basis. will not send \ man out 10 solicit or. ders from house to house but will be In position to give prompt deliveries at lowest possible prices on all tele- phone orders or orders brought to Inc store l wilt make two deliveries ,jaiIy " n CTS Nf t'c r.i'rN,d and . S1 at W | nI .4..- r8silu., ,l
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Charles N. Penn

The body of Charles N. Fenn, a for. mer resident of this city, was brought here from Princeton, Mass, Tuesday afternoon for burial in Grove street cemetery. A funeral service was held in the chapel of the Congregational Mir. Fenn was the first undertaken Putnam ever had and was in business here many years, first under the firm name of C. x. and S. P. Tenn. He was one of the first deaeons Of the Con. gregational church. The family re- moved Ito Willimantie some twenty years ago. He leaves wife, son and daughter.
 "l cannot say and will not say That he k dead -he < just awRY. With eheefy smile and a wave of his
 hnnd
 he has wandered into an unknown
 land,
 lIe lett us dreaming how very fair IL needs must be, sla,e he fingers
 there. And you, oh you who the widest Nean For the old time step aad the glad Fctufu,
 Think ol htln, as fafing ou ss dear la the love of There, as the love of
 Here;
 fhink et him stu the same, 1 say lie k mol dead-he Is just AwaN.N CARD OF 1HANKs We would in this manner thank all Of our friends who contributed in any way to lessen the burden of our recent bereavement, and to those who so kindly sent floral contributions.
 Mrs. Charles N Fem,
 Hiram N Fem,
 Mrs. Wallace l.. Segar
 adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25

Ma sachuseits is In line for aerial mail service from New Bedford to Nantucket. IL can not however take away from Connecticut the honor of being the first state to pass laws con corning aircraft.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
At The Store of Edward ". MuIlan SATURDAY
FOR CASH

pure lard, In 13 I 2e baeoh l5e 10 uoked shoulders. fb14e torm 2ss, GanpoW Ter or Mixed
 Teas 9Oe In Seed tuo creamery butter, 10 32e bread fl1ur e5.. bsg | lnS good pfuaes, 25c ] los Ii lies 25e goo bicK bean pork, lb lie li os tlne 6renuialed Sugar, Sl00 10
 the purchaSer of pound of Ban
 quel Coffee or Bulk Cocoa at Sae pkges Maeeroni, 25e Avondale Coffee, equal to any
 Zoe coffee 22e lb la TouFaine the perfect coffee, 10 s5e ot h State pea beans He qt cans peas, corn, clans, salmon.
 hafo Syrup or Baked beans 25c : cans fancy benches or Hawaiian
 sliced pineapple, 25c : lbs milk or soda crackers l5c pkgs heilogs CoTnfiakes or Post
 Tohsties o5e Star or Ivory soap, bar 4e Arm X Hammer soda or corn
 starch, pkge 6c Cuucle toilet soap, cake 2c Gold Medal cocoa, can l5e
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Susan Elizabeth Ihurber

Miss Susan Elizabeth Thurber, for more than half century a resident Of Putnam, died last Friday at the home of Henry Appley in the Sawyer Dist riet.
 Miss Thufber was born in Provi dence, April 20th, ls47, daughter of stephen C and Susan tWhitel Thur. Der. When she was six years of age she removed with her parents to Put nam, md with the exception of few years when she taught school in New Jersey, she has resided in Putnam She was \ graduate Of the Ofead Institute, Worcester. The surviving relatives afe one sister, Ms. C. Allen flaw kins: and four brothers, Lenis G Charles P7 Everett and George rhurher, all of Pulnam.
 Funeral services were held at theAd- vent chapel, Monday afternoon, Rev. George Stone officiating. Burial was in Grove street cemetery.
 Mrs. Ferdinand CasSe
 Funeral services for Ms. Ferdinand Calsse were held at St. Mafy's church, Monday morning, Rev. C, F. Bedard onicinang. Burial was in st. Mary's cemetery. Ms Gaisse died in Spring ueid last Friday morning. Her bfo'h CT in-law, Samuel Dumas, went To Springfield and brought the body on. She was 85 years ot age and died from an attack of pneumonia.
 Mrs Guisse wns Miss Ceie Biheault ot this city and is well known here. She leaves a husband, son, md two ! sisters. The bearers were Arthur Jar. vls, Arthur Dufault, Francis LeClair, David Let'iair, Adelard LeClaif and George Farley.