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Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
State Policeman Jackson Resigns

William F.. Jackson Of Wilimantie, for i3 years a member Of the state pc lice force, has resigned to become New London county detective. Mir Jackson is well known in Putnam.
 \ recent legislature passed q bill pro. viding that the state attorneys in each county may appoint man to as sist n preparing cases for him and to do all the detail work of each criminal session of the superior court. This k done SO the state E attorney will be in d position to better prosecute the state E cases and also give him all opportunity to familiarze himself with any exten- uating circumstances in connection with any cases
 Captain Robert T Hurley, of the state police, has been offered similar posi- ton in Hartford county, as told in the PATRIOT last week Captain Hurley was in Putnam as witness in the king trial last week and when asked if he would accept the offer said that he had not made up his mind Both men have been most successful in uncovering crime and bringing criminals to justice
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Annual Meeting of IncorporaiOrS and
 Trustees Day kimbaIl Hospital

The annual meeting of the incorpora- tors, followed by the usual meeting of the trustees of the Day kimball hospi- tai. was held last week.
 At the ncorporatofs meeting the fol- lowing were present; mr and Mrs Charles 0. Thompson, F. j Daniels, NJ. M. kimball j. C. Fox, E. 5 Kent, l.. l.. Smith, r. D Sargent Reports were read and approved. Charles + Brown was elected treasurer and F " Seward secretary Trustees, Charles E Searls, Marcus II Rinball, T.. B. Kent, Henry T Child and john D. Converse.
 At the trustees meeting it was voted that s25 be paid the treasurer for cler- ieal work
 A vote Of thanks was passed in ap- preciation Of the work of Senator Arch ibald Macdonald for his assistance in securing the state appropriation.
 Voted; That at the discretion of the superintendent that immediate relatives of out.of town patients dangerously ill may be allowed to use an anoeeupied room by paying full price for same, but with the understanding that room must be reIinquished if needed by patient.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
...-..-....-....-..-...--...-....-.-..-.----.... PERTINENT TO PUTNAM
 PEOPLE
PEOPLE

Quinebaug Lodge Of mssons met Thursday night and the NJ NJ. degree was conferred
 Rev. Charles F Bedard, Rev. Adri. an Dykeman and Rev. Anselm May otle motored to Camp Deyens last week
 Winthrop E. Ballard shot a gray fox Thursddy afternoon while out hunting ~ilh his brother, Newton Al Ballard. The animal is rare speei- men and was shot near the bank of the Quineoauz river in the vicinity of Pomfret Landing.
 Rev.F. D. Sargent and daughter, Miss Bertha sargent, spent Monday and Tuesday in Brookiine, \ H.. N hile there Mr Sargent found fl pro gram of the baceaulaureate exerci-es of the high school printed by himself. He also delivered the address to the class. This was in 1890.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
lnterestins Locals

The D. A. R winter rummage safe will be held at the old Druker store building, l62 Elm street, Friday and Saturday, October 2o and P.
 Phone for any magazine club list be : fore ordering. 1 meet all publishers prices, and can save you money before Nov. 10. Geo k. Shaw.
 One or two more of those slightly used pianos at Shaw's, returned from renting at summer homes. If you ever buy piano now Is your chance.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Wrestler to Provide Game Dinner

Alex Lundstrom, the wrestler Of North Grosvenordale, will entertain number of friends sunday al a game dinner, He has been in the woods the past few days and bagged num- Der of birds and squirrels. October GU he will give Halowe'en social at his farm.
 Next Friday night Mir. Lundstrom has a bout on in Berlin.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Red Cross Yarn

A supply of Red Cross yarn was re- ceived lhis Friday morning and may be had from Miss Catherine Ryrne at the Champean store.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
V|NOL MAKES WEAK WOMEN
 STRONG Positive-Convincing Proof

We publish the formula of Vinol to prove eonvincingly that it has the power to create strength.
 R Cod Liver and Beef Pepsones, Iron
 and Manganese Pepsonstes, Iron and
 Ammonium Citrate, Lime and Soda
 Giseerophosphates, cascarin.
 Any woman who buys a bottle of Vinol for a weak. rundown. nervous condition and finds after giving 1t fair trial 1t did not help her, will have her money returned.
 You see, there IS no guess work about Vinol. Its formula proves there is nothing like 1t for all weak. rundown, overworked, nervous men and women and for feeble old people and delicate children. Try 1t once and be convinced.
 J. F. Doahae, Druggist. Putnam CT.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Common Sense Legal Decision.

Common Sense Legal Decision.
 A recent English decision holds that in View of the known propensity of young. unbrokcn colts when startled to rush about and to kick. il k negligence to conduct such cois along the high way at night by leading mare which it was accustomed to follow. without securing it in any way, so as to render its owner liable where the colt being startled by the light on bicycle com ing from the opposite direction. sud denly ran across the road and colhjed with and injured the cyclist.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Wasted No Time.

Girl Gas she entered parlor)-"It's so long since you called on me that 1 was beginning to think you had for gotten me Young Man-"l am for getting you: that's why I've called. Can have you ?"-Bostou Transcript
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03

The affairs of the new $22,772
bridge are to be probed. There is
to be a thorough investigation from
the beginning and a report made to
the taxpayers of the city of Bemidji
aad the general public. 1t is to be
an impartial investigation and is for
the protection of the city.
This was broached at the meeting
Of the city council last evening by
President H. M. Clark, who asserted
that such an investigation and report
was t.fair to the bridge company, fair
to the council and fair to the pub
lie
A committee of the council was
named by President Clark consisting
Of Alderman Lahr, chairman, Alder
maa Moberg and Alderman Bagley
TIE city attorney and city engineer
will also assist the committee.
Several Matters Broached.
THIS was only one of several things
brsught to the attention of the coun-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
Ex-City Attorney Seeking
ToWithold City Engineers
Pay; Echo of Old Regime

when necessary, appoint civil engi-
neer who shall hold office at the
pleasure of the council and receive
such compensation as may be deter
mined by said council.
Asks Salary Holdup.
Mr.. Russell asks that the court re-
strain City Clerk Stein from issuing
a warrant of the city in payment of
the claim Of City Engineer Swinson
for salary as street commissioner and
city engineer and also that City
Treasurer Rhea be restrained from
paying salary to Mr.. Swinson for ser
vices in his dual capacity.
Mr. Russell alleges that such pay
ment would be without authority by
law, etc.
Judge Stanton has asked that the
defendants show cause on April Il
why a temporary Injunction should
not be issued.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03

A summons was served today, is
sued from Judge Stanton's district
court, wherein p. J. Russell, until
March city attorney of the city of
Bemidji is the plaintiff against
Mayor C. w. Vandersluis, City Clerk
Stein, City Treasurer Rhea and City
Engineer Swinson, whereby Mr.. Rus
sell makes complaint to the effect
Calls Action Illegal.
That the action Of the city coun-
Gil, at meeting March 5, combining
the offices of city engineer and street
superintendent is contrary to reso-
luton No. 1O7, passed by the old city
council January %, 1917, creating
two offices of city engineer and
street superintendent and fixing the
salaries.
And that it is also contrary to
Sec. "a, chapter of the city charter,
which provides that the council may,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
Council Orders Probe of
Bridge; Full investigation
To be Made by Committee

Gil by President Clark for action. He
also requested that the cost of main
tenance of the fire department be as
certained and what it cost to answer
false alarms, ETC., etc. And this will
be done by the fire committee.
President Clark called up a COM
plant that delivery wagon licenses
were unfair in the city, that a per-
son owning only one team was OBJ
liged to pay the same license as the
person operating any number. Re-
ferred to the license committee.
Merely for Information.
Mr. Clark also wanted to knew
the reason why the electric company
charged $40 for thawing out a city
fire hydrant and 81 or $3.50 for
thawing out frozen pipe for a pri-
vate dwelling He said he had heard
it discussed and asked enlightenment
He was Informed by Alderman Miller
that this question had been asked
(Contfnued ca P060 ll
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
CREDITS FOR student
MEMBERS OF MILITIA

superintendent Dyer of the public
schools has made a ruling that will
be of general interest to the people of
Bemidji and is in line with many
other similar decisions only with an
interesting variation.
1t is that every high school boy
who is member of the naval militia
will be allowed full credits in his
school work should he be called to
the colors.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
FIGHT FOR HUMANITY
FORCED ON US, SAYS
WILSON; GERMANY'S
|SAVAGERY DEPL0RED

Warrington, April 3.-Pesident
Wilson last night urged oongress, a.
sembled in joint session, to declare q
state Of war existing between the
United statss and Germany.
In = ais3asdaaats dslunoia6on Of
the course 'of' the German govern
ment, which he characterized as Z
challenge torallma1kind and . war
fare againts al nations, the presi-
dent declared that neutrality no
longer was feasible or desirable where
the peace of the world was involved
that armed neutrality had become in.
e6ectual at best, and was likely to
produce what it was meant 20 pro-
vent and urged that congress accept
the gauge Of battle with all the re-
sources Of the nation.
Germany Made War.
."I advise that the congress de-
clare the recent course Of the i'm
perial German government to be in
fact nothing less than war against
the government and people Of the
United States," said the president.
"That it formally accept the status
of deligerent which has thus been
thrust upon it and that it take steps
not only to put the country in .
more thorough state Of defense but
also to exert ill it, power and en-
ploy all it, resources to bring the
government of the German empire
to terms and end the war;"
When the president finished speak
ing, resolutions to declare a state Of
war existing were introduced in both
houses, referred to appropriate COM
mittees and will be debated today.
There il no doubt Of their passage.
While the president was speaking,
word Of the torpedoing without
warning Of the American steamer
Aztec, the first American armed ship
to be attacked in the barred zone,
was passed from mouth to mouth, but
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
(By United Press)

(By United Press) '2
Washington, April 3.-Leaders Of
the house Of congress today an
nounced that they will do - Presi-
dent Wilson wishes.
The senate foreign resolutions
committee reported out the var reso-
luton giving President Wilson full
power and pledging Ill resources Of
the nation. Z
The senate adjourned today with
out voting on the state Of var reso-
luton. It was held over uhtil TO-
morrow, Senator La Follette demand
ing that it 90 over one day under
the rules. .x,,, s~. =: a =,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
$4,000 CARO-.

New York, April 3.-The steam
ship Aztec. the first American armed
merchant vessel to sail from this side
of the Atlantic was sunk Sunday
night by = German submarine of an
island ~near Brest, France.
The cable message from the Amer
ican consul at Brest that brought the
news Of the ships sinking to her
owners, the Oriental Navigation COM
pany. gave no inkling as to the fate
Of the crew. A dispatch from Paris
said, however, that while some Of
the men we're rescued, q number were
missing and probably had perished.
The Aztec, under command Of Cap
tain Walter O'Brien, was manned by
a crew Of 80. Seventeen of them, in
cluding the captain, were American
citizens.
Whether the Aztec fought with her
undersea adversary has not been dis
closed. Her owners believe, how
ever, that she had no chance to fight
because she was sunk at 9:45 o'clock
at night when a heavy sea was run
ming. The vessel was armed with
two 5-inch guns, one forward and
one aft, manned by naval gunners,
under command of q warrant officer.
The Aztec, a slow moving freig hter
of 3,727 gross tonnage, steamed from
New York for Havre, March Is, with
a cargo of foodstuffs and general
supplies valued at more than $780,
900. She was due at Havre today
and probably was less than 100 miles
from that port when torpedoed. This
fact has given hope to her owners
that all the crew may be saved If
they had an opportunity to take to
the boats.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
ROBINS HAVE ARRIVED;
HEARTILY WELCOME

Several robins have been seen by
Bemidji people this morning, which
is a sure sign of spring. The little
red breasted birds as rule put in an
early appearance in this city and are
always welcome visitors.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
Hation on War Footing.

Nation on war Footing.
The nation is on a war footing,
declaring war upon no other, only
girding itself to take up the gaunt-
let that had been so ruthlessly
thrown down.
The president reached the capitol
about $40 in the evening. AS his
motor swung around before the east
front of the big building two troops
of the Second regular cavalry on
guard, sabers glittering under the
arc lights, swept the plaza clear
while hundreds Of people cheered.
The president was taken into the
house chamber, where the senator's
were Just filing. in. six members of
the supreme court who had taken
seats in front of the speakers stand,
stood and faced about.
"Wilful Senators" Silent. '
The president entered amid deaf
ening cheers. Never had he been
greeted as he was. Both sides joined
with q will. 1t was noticed that
Senators La Toilette, Stone and
Cummins, who helped defeat tho
armed neutrality bill in the last $685.
sion, did not join in the applause.
senator La COllcIlc SIOOU Will - ~
crossed and head sunk over his chest.
Senator Lane, another of the group,
applauded mildly and Senator Ken
yon more vigorously.
The president began his address AZ
soon as quiet was restored. He spoke
slowly at first, then faster than usual.
His voice was clear and grew strong
er as he proceeded.
1t was a very serious and quiet
audience. Not until the president
declared I'VE will not choose the
7COntfnued on page tw0)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
N.AMERICANS TO
REAFFIRM NEUTRALITY:
May BECOME INVOLVED
(By United PreSs)

Buenos Ayres, April 3.-Dispatch-
es from South American capitals to-
day indicate preparations of the
nations to reaffirm
their neutrality. The address of
President Wilson was received here
with interest but no enthusiasm.
The fears here is that South Am
erica may become involved.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
'Teuton Vessels
IIltoT|Ilodbyu.S.; y
May: be >Siezed
(By United Presal

(By United Press)
= New York. April 3.-Six hundred
customs inspectors, supported BY a
torpedo destroyer guard Of q. in
termed the German ships here today.
The vessels will be seized by the
United States at the first hostile act
by any Of the crews.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
lNTERNED SAILoRSCLA
WITH MILITIA GUARDS
TWEL We MADE ATTACK
(By United Pressl

VOy OH1CSU I 1COoI
Baltimore, Md, April 3.-German
sailors of the steamer Smyrna clash
ed today with guards after the sail
ors had been challenged by the SEN
tries. The Germans attacked the
militiamen. Twelve German sailors
rushed up and two were placed un-
der arrest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
BRITISH CHEER NEWS
OF WILSON'S ADRESS:
SEE HEARTY SUPPORT
(By United Press)

London, April 3.-There was
great outburst Of cheering in the
House of Commons when Bonar Law
today announced his belief that con-
gress would comply with the wishes
of President Wilson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03

INDIANS FLY FLAGS
w. +. Dickens, superintendent OF
the Red Lake agency, reports there
is a flag on every home and public
building at the agency.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
"PaY A We Co."

Warrington, April 3.-The prob
len Of financing Americas part in
the world var is up to the Wilson
cabinet. The burden will not be
shifted to future generations. The
United States viii pay as it goes. It
il believed the administration plans
heavy tantion upon enormous in
ooaes. Minority Leader Mann op'
poses the plan. He advocates Dor.
rowing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
Take Over Wireless.

Wellington, April 3.-The gov.
eminent viii take over control Of all
wheless stations in the United
States without further explanation.
Representative Alexander, chairman
Of the merchant marine committee,
says all employees of wireless COM
pa1ies viii probably be brought into
the service Of the government.
The Seuate committee on foreign
1ehdons today reported out the
state Of var" resolution, with
Chairman Stone dissenting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
ANOTHER RUMBLE OF !:
PEACE HEARD ABROAD
(By United PreSS)

(By United Press)
Amsterdam, April 3.-The Central
powers are planning . new peace
offer, according to Berlin adyices
which have reached here They
hope to win South American sup
port.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03

the president did not know Of it m
til he had finished.
While congress works today on the
war resolution, the cabinet Vim ldN
q war session to which Major Gen.
eEal Scott, chief Of staff Of the army,
and Admiral Benson, chief Of opera
tions Of: the navy, viii be invited
Meanwhile, many days Of hurried
preparation for the eventuality which
now ooaftouts the 1ition have borne
the fruit and remain only to be car.
ried further. e.,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
Army Of 100000.

A1my U1 O,OOVSVOV' ~
Warrington, April 3.-Between
100000 and 5000, 900 men will, in
an probability, be raised for the
Unfted States army. They will be
secured in groups Of 100000 as rap
idly @ can be Differed. The navy
WI be raised to 10000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
28 Of American. h al i.
Crew misSing;
ShipTorpedoed
(By United Press)

Paris, April 3.-Twenty-eight Of
the crew Of the armed American liner
Aztec are missing, it was announced
today. The Aztec il the first armed
merchant ship sunk and the attack
was made without warning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
BRITISH FORCES WITHIN
Two MILES ST. QUENTIN
(By United Press)

London, April 3.-General Haig of
the British armies is within two
miles of st. Quentin. They are fight
ing down hill which is favorable to
progress.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03

BURNQUIST PRAISES WILSON
(By United Press)
St. Paul, April 3.-Governor Burn
quist is an interview today praised
President Wilson's address.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
KEEP HANDS OFF, " is
WARNING TO AUSTRIA
BY PRESIDENT; HUGE
ARMY TO UPHOLDU,S.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Warrington, April 3.-A break
with Austria can by no manner be
avoided, said President Wilson in his
speech to the joint session Of con-
:g7ess last night. =.
The, president served notice thae
;unless Austria keeps her hands o6
ii1>thkrsr~hetveen the 7Uaitsa ::sttEtee
and Germany she must alsoseoome
under the ban Of the United States.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-03
PRESIDENT WILDLY CHEERED BY CONGRESS;
DECLARATION May BE EXPECTED TOMORROW
+ R A J
Minnesota il Loyal.

Minnesota is Loyal.
St. Paul, April 3.-The house Of
representatives this afternoon adopt
ed a resolution supporting the presi-
dent in the present crisis and passed
q bill to increase the Minnesota ma
val militia from eight to twelve d.
visions.
Speed Up Navy.
Warrington, April 3.-The navy
department il to Immediately spend
$16, 900, 900 Of the emergency appro-
pration on increased navy yard fa-
cilities and for the construction Of
ships. %N j. '.a..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-28
FEberNIG
Wall Board
Is the Ideal Material for
Walls and Ceilings

Used in homes, schools, churches, Offices,
factories, restaurants, stores, and theaters, etc.
Very artistic effects can be secured at mod
crate cost.
It's vermin-proof, sanitary, fire-resisting and
sound-deadening Easily and quickly applied
and without the muss of laths and plaster.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

is the county seat of Nodaway county
and the only place of any size in
northwest Missouri. We are on two
through roadside Wabash from
Omaha to ST. Louis and the c. B. 4,
Q. from the main line at Creston,
Iowa, through here down to st. Joe
and on down to Kansas City. The
Burlington station is the prettiest
have ever seen.
The churches please me greatly.
The Christian leads with member
ship of 1900; the Baptist next with
900; the NJ. E. next with 500; and
the Presbyterian has $50. There
are five other churches but l do not
know their location nor membership.
1t is said that half the population be-
long to church and almost every bus
mess man in the city belongs.
The Fifth District State Normal is
located here. They have beautiful
campus. 1t was an old nursery and
consists of some 200 acres. The sum.
mer school enrolment is over 500
Then we have a business college, a
conservatory of music, two catholic
schools, four ward buildings for the