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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
DRASTIC DRY CRIME
CLAUSE VOTED INTO
POSTAL MEASURE
Senate Adopts Amendment
Provides for Punishment OF
Persons in Prohibition States
Who Order Booze
~ Assr.iatrf prexs.N

WASHINGTON. Feb 15.-The senate
today adopted a drastic amendment 10
the postal bill making II a crime for
persons in dry states 20 order. purchase.
OF cause 10 be transported any intoNi-
eating liquors into such states
The amendment was adopted, IS TO IL.
S---4-arS R.uEhesH. CuIbersOn. Fall
4. vsr---. MARITIME. oliver. Psnrose.
S-.-- --, AMI Walsh voting
asa .,.-ss E.
another a.. 20 make it a crime
also for person .lTy states knowingly
10 receive. sell o. give away such III
toNicatinE liquors was rejected. oy
vote of IS 20 So
DRY MEASURE REPORTED
The Webb resolution proposing a
national prohibition constitutional
Amendment was reported to the
house today with a majority com
rnittee report in its favor and
minority report opposing it Democratic
Leader Eitchin sliG IL would be taken
I'D IN the house withinsa week He pre-
dfcred il would pass by the necessary
txo-th5rds. but probably would not be
acted upon in the senate before adjourn
mems OF congress, March T.
The majority report declared that, IN
aSm-Irh as more than so per cent OF the
rrr- territory. il is incumbent upon con-
CreSS 70 submit the question OF national
prohibition 10 the states
Leaving out Of consideration the mer-
i:s Of the prohibition policy OF dealing
with tho alcoholic liquor traffic said
the report. when more than half OF the
states in the union have declared IN
favor oF prohibition; when s. per cent
Of the territory % the United States has
outIawed the saloon. and more than go
per cent OF the population live in such
territory. and when approximately TO-
00a 600 OF our people residing in all sec
ti0ns Of the union have petitioned d.
rectIy for the passage Of this resolution.
your committee is OF the opinion and
feels that It is incumbent upon the con-
Ersss to submit the issue to the states
Is STATES CAN DEFEAT 1T
IF II is not desired. thirteen states OF
the union can prevent its adoption; but
IT, on the other hand. thEty-six states
desire such change, they should nave the
right 10 make it
The minority report set forth six OBJ
jections to the resolution.
They were that 1T does not provide
for a date OF submission TO all states; IL
would not prohibit personal COnsump-
ton OF liquor; IL would interfere with
the police powers OF the states; it would
hermit the cOnfscation OF property with
out compensa ton; the general govern
mental effect or national prohibition
would he bad. il would raise 2 serious
revenue question"
Signers Of the minority report were
Representatives IgOe and Dyer. Missouri:
Graham. Pennsylvania: Steele. Iowa /:
Danforth and Dale, New York. and Gard.
Ohio
The Webb amendment would prohibit
The manufacturing. tranSpOrJat.Oa. inn
p1s-atlOu and sale Of alcoholic liquor for
Fev=ra-c PURPOSES
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
Real Mathusaleh Crop
In Putnam County; Negro
Dies at Age Of III Years

They grow Methusalehs down in Put
nam county just like cabbages and peas,
il one believes the word of Bill Reed, a
colored youth of eighty. who called at
Coroner Paul Donehoo's office Thursday
10 report on the death of his big brother,
Louis McNatt, who died at the age of
III.
The discrepancy in the names of the
brothers is caused by the fact that both
were born in slavery days and belonged
10 different families Bill took an oath
before the coroner that Louis was grown
and had two children when he himself
was born. and could remember presi-
dents as far back as Madison.
until three years ago. when he
cached the age of los. Louis was hale
and hearty said Bill. doing a hard DAYS
work as wood-cutter in Putnam county
re came to Atlanta. where he died
Wednesday night at 354 Fort street.
Bill told the coroner that Louis death
will not deprive Putnam county of it's
centenarians as there are two colored
women living there who-Bill again took
the oath-are aged 112 and IA, respec-
lively
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
UPRISING IN CUBA NOW
APPEARS WELL IN HAND
Late Election Reports Show
Conservatives Have
Large Majority
b. Assoeiated Press. )

WASHINGTON. Feb l5--Stace de-
partment reports from Cuba today indi-
cate that the government is making some
progress in putting down the liberal up
rising. The most important advantage
won by Zayas followers was at Santiago,
where General Fernandez Is in posses
sion OF the port. Minister Gonzales has
forwarded to the one American naval
vessel OF Santiago the warning from
Fernandez that the harbor IS mined
Definite results OF the special election
IN Santa clara province yesterday have
not been received. but Minister Gonzales
informed the department that reports
available from official sources controlled
by President MenOcal indicate that Il had
been favorable TO Menocsl.
Dr. Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, minis
ter Of Cuba, presented to Secretary Ian
sing today a memorandum from his
government approving the cOInmunica-
ton sent yesterday 20 the Cuban people.
and thanking the United States govern
ment for this manifestation OF its
friendly interests in Cuban affairs. Min
lister Cespedes' reports from his foreign
Office in Havana indicated that the gov
eminent was convinced Of its ability TO
suppress the liberal revolt and 10 restore
order.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
j. S. TO REQU|S|TION
COPPER AND RUBBER
IN DEFENSE PLANS
7 Telephone, Telegraph and
Electrical Companies Mott
fled of Governments Inten-
ton, Checks Extension Work

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-There will
be but few, il any extensions to tele-
phone and telegraph lines in the United
States during the next twelve months
and maybe longer. This became known
today when II avs learned that PresI-
dent Wilson and his national council fCf
defense. in working out details for mar
shaIiug all the cOuntry's resources for
preparedness, had determined to requisi-
ton practically all the copper and rub
Der supply as well as other materials
used by the telephone and telegraph COM
panies-
Information sf the governments pur-
pose is said to have been communicated
to miners. manufacturers. and dealers IN
these commodities. and telephone and
telegraph companies a.so nave been ad-
vised-
Il is understood here that, acting on
these aivices, the various companies
have notified their department heads
and branch managers not to plan any
extensions. ORIGINALS of the American
Telephone and Telegraph company,
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
company Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, Postal Telegraph company, West
ern Electric company. Westinghouse
Electric company. and all similar con.
Germs, are said TO have received notice
of the governments intention.
In addition to putting itself in posi-
ton TO obtain these supplies, the govern
ment. It is said, has let it be known
that it may at any moment call upon
the telephone, telegraph and electrical
COnranies. for engineers, construction
experts. operators and maintenance
forces.
These men will in the main. il is said.
be attached to. the army and navy and
Tlauy OF them will be made commits
stoned officers their rank depending on
the kind OF position they hold. The
signal corps OF the army, it is said. has
not enough officers and men 10 perform
the services mapped out.
Plans are also said to have been work
ed out for Communicating all munitions
plants. all railroads and steamship lines
needed. and in fact for making available
TO the national council for defense al
most every resource of the country.
Should this country go to war, il is
expected here that the thoroughness
with which these plans have been work
ed out Will surprise and startle the
world
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16

yesterday near zlotchoff. Of Galicia,
east of Lemburg. The battle is still in
progress. The following official account
of military operations was given out
here today:
Russo GaIician front: After having
bombarded our trenches in the region of
the village of Kadarovtze, 10 miles
southeast of Zlotohoff, for more than
two hours. the enemy made an attack.
According to the latest reports the bat
tie is still proceeding.
'In the Carpathians the snow storm
continues at places.
"Rumanian front: There is no change
Caucasian front: There is nothing of
Importance to report.
Aerial activities: A French aviator
brought down a German airplane which
fell into our lines southwest of Birlat
The enemy pilot was killed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
GERMANS ADMIT RETREAT
ON THE FRONT IN FRANCE
Withdrawal From Advance Po-
SitiOnS Between Sere and
SOmme Is Announced
(Ru Associated Press. J

BERLIN, Feb. 15.-(Via Sayville y
German troops in the region between
Sere and the River Somme, in France
yesterday withdrew from some of their
advance positions in accordance with Or
ders from their commander, says the Of
ficial statement issued today by Ger
man army headquarters. Seven entente
airplanes were brought down by the Ger
mans.
Teuton forces yesterday stormed the
Russian positions along front of loo
yards north of the Zlochoff-Tarnopol
railroad, in Galicia, says today's German
official statement. After destroying the
hostile trenches the Austro-Germans
withdrew, taking with them 2S1 prison
arg
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
w. P. Billiard, Albany,
Heads Pecan Growers

SPECIAL Dispatch to The JournaLl
ALBANY. Ca. Feb 15.-Grading and
Standardization of pecans are matters
OF first importance n the opinion OF
the board Of directors OF the National
Pecan Growers Exchange. which has
finished its annual meeting here for the
election o. officers. W. P Billiard. OF
Albany. was elected president; ]. 3.
Wright. OF Cairo. vice president; J. &.
Triton. of Albany. secretary. and b.
W. Stone. OF ThOnasville. treasurer.
The question OF grading and standard
zatiOn has already been gone into by
the board and they will continue this
work. in the hope Of soon establishing
a uniform basis OF standardization
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
Woman Killed In Fall
Of Cotton Mill Wall
iRy Associated Press.D

SPARTANBURG. :. g, Feb. 15.-One
woman cotton mill worker was killed
ami eight or ten other women were in
jured when a wall OF the Fairmont Cot
ton factory. eight miles from here, col
lapsed TO-DAY.
The building is an old brick structure
situated on the bank of a river ten miles
from Spartanburg. First reports brought
in on the single telephone wire from
Sparta1burE were that the wall fell
without warning and toppled into the
river. About $50 persons were employed
at the mill and ii is beli~-ed a majority
o. them reported for duty at 6:3O
o'clock this morning. The wall col
lapsed at o'clock.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
Anniversary Of Sinking
OF Maine Is Observed

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15-The nine
teenth anniversary of the sinking of the
batleship Maine in Havana harbor was
observed here today by the decorating
of graves Of the ships dead sailors at
Arlington national cemetery, and exer-
cises by patriotic and military organiza-
tons.
Spanish war veterans held services at
Fort Myer, with the Cuban minister,
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, and Com
mander-in-Chief Daniel V. Chisholm
among the speakers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
MexiCo'S Note to NeutraIS
Defended by Newspapers
(Ry Associated Fress

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 15.-The Mexican
papers reiterate today that General Car
ranZa's note to neutral nations was
based on purely humanitarian grounds
and was neither pro-German nor directed
against the United States.
The editorials say that it is unlikely
that Mexico would risk the hostility of
a neghbor in favor of the doubted
friendship of a nation far away.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
Probe of Print Paper
Price Is Under Way
lBy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Feb 15.-The inquiry
ordered by the department of justice to
ascertain whether there is a combina-
tiOn or conspiracy among manufacturers
OF news print paper TO limit production
and increase prices in violation of the
criminal sections of TIE Sherman anti
trust law. began before special federal
grand jury here today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
Storm SIGNALS Out

WASHINGTON. Feb 15.-Northwest
storm warning signals were ordered dis
played this morning from Sand Hook
to Savannah. Another storm Of marked
intensity was reported over eastern Ten
nessee moving east northeast
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
Columbia to Preserve
Attitude of Neutrality
CBy Associated Press. }

4asoUOIaLoU
BOGOTA. Columbia. Feb. 15.-The
government has replied to President
Wilson's note in respect to the German
submarine campaign saying Colombia
would preserve her attitude Of neutral
ity. The reply expresses the sincere
hope that peace between Germany and
America will not be broken
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
Naval AirpIane
Shell HarbOr of BrugeS
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, Feb. 15.-"Naval airplaneS
yesterday attacked the harbor and ship
ping of Bruges," says an official state
ment issued today. A considerable
weight of bombs was dropped with most
successful results
lone of our airplanes was shot, down
by a Fokker. The pilot and observer
were captured after having burned their
machine. A second Follker was engaged
and destroyed by an escorting machine
at range of fifty yards"
Russians Report Battle
Raging East of Lemberg
rBy Associated PressI
PETROGRAD, Feb. 15.-(Via London.
An attack was begun by Teutonic- troops
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-16
DEEP FEELING CAUSED
BY REQUEST GERMANS
MADE Of WHITLOCK
at Washington in
Doubt Whether Act ConSti-
tuteS Insult to Government
or Warranted by Situation
(By Associated Presa.l

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The British
sailing vessel Ainsdale, Buenos Aires
for England. was stopped by subma-
rine $50 miles off Cape Clear. of the
Irish coast, on February 5 and sunk
after the crew had abandoned the ship
Ambassador Page, at London. advised
the state department Of the sinking to-
day. saying that one American was
among those rescued
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-09
Carl I. Kent New Manager of Telephone
 Exchange
Succeeds ]. Nelson Weymouth Who
 Goes 10 Norwich

Carl T. Kent, son of Representative and Mrs. ,Ernest B. Kent, Grove street, became manager of the Putnam, Danielson and Moosup telephone ex. changes for the Southern New Eng land Telephone Company, Monday, to succeed J Nelson Weymouth promo ted to the Norwich division. A coinci- dent of MT. Rents promotion was that he took over the management just four years to day from the time he enter ed the company's employ as a contract agent, Feb. 5tb, 1913. He subsequently, became salesman and collector in the Putnam, Danielson and Moosup divi- sions, Oct. Huh, 1915, and held that position until his present promotion.
 MT. Kent is native son. He was born in Putnam, Nov. Sth, 1889, and Is therefore but 2S years old, so that his promotion comes while he is yet a young man. He has earned the confi- dence and trust of his employers by steady habits, close application to his duties, and keeping the telephone sompany's interests foremost in his thoughts every minute. His integrity and ability have been recognized and rewarded by deserved promotion to this responsible position. It is fine record for any young man and it is gratifying to this community that one of its sons has been chosen for this important quasi-public position after being in service but -four years. Mr. Kent Is known hustler and has every qualification to make a success in his new position.
 MT. Weymouth departs taking with him the best wishes of host of friends who have watched with interest the splendid work he has accomplished.
 He leaves to take up his new duties as man ager of the Norwich and Jewett City exchanges, promotion which comes as a merited reward for the work he ihas accomplished here. In this field Mir. Weymouth will have a still greater opportunity to display the ability he has shown here during the two years that he has held the position of exchange manager.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-09
Greek Funeral Service at St. Philips
 Church

At St. Philips Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock a funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. Michael Thomas, pas tor of the Greek congregation, Daniei- son, for Peter Vassolaridies of Mechan- icsvilIe, aged P years The service was in accordance with the Greek GUS tom snd was a most impressive one. The church was filled with Greek res- idents of Danielson, Putnam, the Gros- venordales and other surrounding towns and villages. Burial was in the West Thompson cemetery.
 Vassolaridies had been employed as weaver in the mill of the French River Textile Company, Mechanics vile, for some months. He was ap. psrently enjoying good health. Friday morning he came down to breakfast early in the morning as usual and had just sat down to the table when he pitched forward out of his chair and fell to the floor. A doctor was hastily summoned but it was found that the man was dead. Heart fsilure was the cause of death.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-09
FINED AND JAILED
Fred LaPlant and Edith Moore Arrested
 in Worcester
They Had Recently Been in Putnam

Fred Laplant, 34, well known in Putnam, was fined $l00 in the munich pal court of Worcester, Tuesday, on a charge os practicing medicine illeg ally. On a charge of lewd and lascivious co habitatiou he was sentenced to six months in the house of correction.
 E6 ith Moore, 39, with whom he was found, was also given six months in jail.
 Laplant and the woman were in Put nam last week and the attention of Captain Ryan was called to them. La
 plant was posing as. 8 doctor from Mont-
 real ip the north end section of the
 city. Whether he did any business here is not known.
 Laplant appeared at north end cobbers shop one day and asked those | the shop if they would like to know whether or not they were suffering from any ills. Two of them jokingly said they would and "Dr.e Plant pro ceeded to diagnose their cases finding
 that boIh were afflicted with disease. Whether or not he prescribed for the men or whether or not he collected q fee for his diagnosis is not known. Ohe
 of the men reported the matter to the police and Captain Ryan made an in- vesligaliun but found that the couple had left the city
 Plant told some of the people in the
 north end that the Moore woman was his wife and he told others that she was B nurse.
 Plant lived in Putnam some years ago it is said and at the time ran a lunch room. He lived in basement of tenement house at the north end of Elm street with a woman whom he
 said was his housekeeper. It is understood that the couple worked several of the nearby mill vil- iages with more or less success.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-09
(. A. (. Members Gather Around Ban-
 0uet Board

Members of the Canadian Athletic Club held their first banquet in Owls hall last Sunday afternoon. As usual when the club undertakes anything 1t is done right. Although no one but members were invited there were sixty who sat down to the tables at o'clock. The service was in charge of Wm. S. Fuller, well known as one of the city's leading chefs and an expert in serving elaborate banquets. He was assisted by two efficient assistants, Monsieurs Irving Cutler and James Barnes. The menu was a> follows:
 Chicken Soup Crackers Celery
 Roast Vermont Turkey Cranberry SauceI
 Mashed Potato Mashed Turnip
 parsnip i'fitters
 Creamed Onions Green Peas Indian Relish Cucumoers
 Reach ( kes Ice Cream Cake Fru,t
 Crackers and Cheese Coffee Cigars Cigarettes After cigars were lighted there were informal remarks by severa of the members. It was nearly o'clock when the gathering rose from the tables.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-09
PUTNAM, CONN. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1917
ARRESTED AGAIN
Margaret Kelly, Who Shed Tears of Innocence in Putnam City Court,
 Fined in Worcester
Albert Plouff, Her Paramour. Gets Four
 Months ia Jail

Margaret Kelly, Is, who appeared in the Putnam city court week ago last Monday on charges of intoxication and breach of the peace, and who Is still on probation from that court, and Albert Plouff, 29, of Webster, who sp- peared at the same time and paid a fine, were arrested in Worcester last Saturday night in a lodging house were arraigned in court in Worcester, Monday morning, and the Kelly girl was fined $50 while Piouff, who has 8 wife and children in Webster, and who was charged with adultery under the Massachusetts statute, was sen- tenced to four months in the house of correction.
 The Kelly girl was the youngest of a quartette that came 10 Putnam from Webster one Saturday night and made disturbance in a Front street restau cence she told the court how the party had missed the last car to Worcester and hau come to Putnam to get rooms She said she did not want to go back to the wicked city but preferred to re- main in our quiet little town and be- have herself. She was put in custody of the probation officer for sixty days.
 The girls father subsequently, came here from his home in Quinebaug to get his waywsrd daughter. She first rebelled at going back to that little country village but local officials con. vinced the girl that it was the best thing for her and she finally tearfully consented to return home and become a good girl.
 From later developments it appears that the country has no attractions for Miss Kelly, for, apparently at the first opportunity, she left the farm again for the bright lights of Worcester where she was met by her paramour, Plouh, and or ce more discovered that the rond of the transgressor is rocky road to travel.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-09
BURGLARS
 FRIGHTENED AWAY
We're in DeIIsIe's Garage When Leo De,
 lisle Arrived from POmfret
I've Men Seen but No Description 0b.
 tained

Delisle's garage on Bridge street was broken into Wednesday night but the burglars got rothing for their trouble as they were frightened away by the return of Leo Delisle, manager Of the business, which is owned by his futh- CT, Albany Delisle.
 The burglars gained entrance by breaking out the middle pane of glass in rear cellar window. A trap door leading up into the garage was open. The men made their way to the office in the front part of the garage and opened the door of the safe which was unlocked. There was no money in the safe. Papers were thrown about but nothing was taken.
 Leo Delisle said this morning: "I re- turned from Pomfret where l had been to bring home the Cargill orchestra of Putnam. Arthur Maynard, young fellow, was with me. When l entered the office and switched on the light l saw that the door of the safe was open and papers were scattered about. IL was about I2:30 When l first entered the garage l thought 1 heard someone out back and when l saw the open safe 1 WAS sure Of it.
 Asked If he went out back to investi- gate Delisle said: "No sir, 1 guess not. l didn't think that WAS any place for me We stood there a few minutes and I said to Maynard, This Is no place for us, let's go for the police, and we did. As we were driving over Bridge street we saw two fellows run- ming. They turned up Church street and when we passed Herbert Smiths house just north of the police station they were back of his house. 1 turned around and saw the men running west up over the hill. There was no revol- yer or weapon of any kind in the gar. age.
 1 got the police, Officers Bouthil' Iette and Cordier, and we rode all over town but didn't even see dog l was nOt close cHeush to eAo piSh " oA'~ description of them"
 This is the third break in Putnam within as many weeks. The first was the Bugbee store, Tuesday night, Jan. 23rd, when $20O worth of merchandise was stolen; the second, the Putnam Auto Station, where tires and supplies valued at between $50 and $2C0 were taken, Tuesday night, Jan. 3Oth; and now the third, one day late, on We'd nesday night.
 sn none of the breaks have clews oi any kind been left behind. The police are working in the dark but believe that the burglars are persons familiar with the premises they enter.