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Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

A bronze statue of the Sacred Heart has been erected on the lawn of the Sisters of the Holy Ghost mother house.
 Adelard Dumas, father of Deler Du. mas, who Twas shot and killed in France, has received word that the body has been placed in sealed met. allie casket and will be sent To Put. nam after the war fl Il Is desired.
 Dr. James Nj. Kent of New York city, son Of Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Kent, Church street, is member of one of the Red Cross New York hos pilal units. They have been ordered 10 get their uniforms and hold themselves in readiness for orders io Europe. One of The units has alresdy been ordered to start, but Dr. Keats parents do not know yet whether or not Il is the one 10 which their son belongs.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Ad,aeate Another lnehriate Earm

Edward L. Steel of Hartford is chairman of 6 committee recommend ed by meeting Of judges, pfoseeul ing attorneys and chiefs ot police oi cities in the state 10 draft, present anu advocate the passage Of a oill provid. ing for another stste farm for inebri ates similar 10 the one in Norwich.
 Judge Steel states that it was the sense of the meeting that such an act would help 10 provide more food, and thstsa larger appropriation be made for the farm at Norwich in order that quicker results may be obtained.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes

The service last Sunday evening was led by Miss Whitman, her topic being Observing the Sabbath.
 Sunday Is communion Sunday, when all persons desiring admittsnce to .lhe 'chufch will be received, also those desiring to be baptized.
 Preparations are under wsy for the celebration of Mothers Day and the Epworth League Anniversary to be held Sunday, May 18th. The former 10 be observed in the morning worship and the latter at the evening service. There Is to be a graduation from the Junior League to the senior, and the new officers of the Epworth League, for the ensuing year, will be installed at that time.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
St. Mary's Church Neies

Forty hours devotion will begin next Sunday following the high mass.
 One Of the three plans 10 be made of the new interior decoration Of the church has been received and was placed in the rear of the church last Sunday where it was inspected with interest.
 Owners of lots in St. Mary's cemete. " have been cleaning up and improy- ing their lots ss urged by Fr. Bedard. One large tree that stood near lot was removed by J. J. Dupre.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Congregational Church Notes

The Kings Daughters will meet with Mrs. George F.. shaw Nednes- day afternoon st o'clock.
 Mise S. Elizabeth Clarke read A most interesting paper which she had pre- pared by request, to the Drop In class on Sunday. The topic was the Life and Works of Msnassah Cutler, whose contribution to the history of this country Is regarded as smong the most noteworlhy incidents Of national life. Miss Clarke also gave the paper by re- quest st the Fellowship night Thurs day evening.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

| ilt dtlcbAiOil OI tic DuOilC IS to the following section of the fire laws of the state:
 Permits Required for kindling
 Fire
 Sec. AS amended by Public Acts of 1911, Chapter l24, Sec ?. Every person, except as hereinafter provided, who shall kindle or authorize another to kindle fire in the open air, outside the limits Of any city, borough, or fire uistrictS or land controlled by any rail- road company, for the purpose of burn ing bushes, weeds, grass, or rubbish Of any kind, between the fifteenth day of March and the first day of June, and the fifteenth day of September ard the fifteenth day of November, in any year, without first obtaining from the fire warden of the district written permission stating when and where such lire may be kindled, shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars, or imprisoned not more than six months, lor both; provided, that such permission shall not be required for the Eindling of fire in a ploughed field, garden or public highway, at a distan :e of not less than two hundred feet from any woodland, brushIand, or hciu eoutdibiuk ury gfass or OlDeF ln- fiammable material.
 FRefers 10 organized fire district provided for under Sections 1898 and l999, General Statues, and not forest fire district under the charge of district lire warden.
 This law will be enforced Permits can be obtained from the following:
 B K. Smith, fire warden for the Town Of Putnam.
 A. Boureier, warden for District No. One.
 Charles Clements, warden for Dis. tfict No. Two
 A. E. Chapman, warden for District No. Three.
 Whitman Danielson, warden for District No. Four.
 All of the above can be reached by phone.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Obituary William Prescott Aldrieh

William Prescott Aidrich died about midnight Wednesday iat his home in killingly where he had been resi- dent great many years. MT. Aldrich had been feeble for the past three years and seriously Ill for two weeks.
 Mir. Aldrich was born in Thompson, Oct. 10, lSS5, the son Of Jonathan and Abigsl Darling Aldrlch. During his long residence in this town he was engaged as farmer and stone mason during his early years.
 Mir. Alddch is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Believe Flag Was Pulled Down

The police have Ibeen looking for s person responsible for the flag on the Mullan building being pulled down. The fiss has been recovered and the person who had IL said it was found on the sidewalk where il had blown down during Tuesday night. As there was no wind the police beheye that the flag was pulled down.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
May Basket Social at Putnam Grange

The regular meeting of the Putnam grange will be held Monday eyening, May i4th. IL will be May Basket social In charge of the Ways and Means committee, Miss Marjorie Brad. lord. chairman. The speaker of the evening wilt be County Agent Ellis, Special music by quartette In charge Of Vera Duffy and May Evans.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

COMING EVENTS

From Chamber of Commerce Date Book Monday, May ', Carpenters Union.
 Directors Chamber Of Commerce. Tuesday, May s, I. 0. 0. F. Social
 Order OSis. Parent Teachers. Wednesday 9, P II. ;. ys Southoidge. Owls. Kebekahs. Thursday May 10, Annual meeting election officers Chsmoer of Com
 merce
 Friday, May Huh, P. H. 5. Parents Night.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Shower for Miss Ash

A shower was eivensby The Pomfrei Neighborhood Association, Thursday evening, to Miss Eleanor Ash, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Ash, who, st noon, Saturday, is 10 marry MT. Her bert Bowen Bennett. There were 45 present and many presents :of kitchen utensils and knicknseks were received. Ice cream and cake was served.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
OVERWORKEO MOTHER Finds Health In Our Vinol

Collinsville. Ill.-" suffered from a nervous break down and terrible head aches, and was tired all over, totally worn out and discouraged but as had a 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 am well woman. Mrs. ANA BECKER.
 We guarantee Vinol. our delicious cocl liver and iron tonic. to strengthen ana build up weak, rundown, overworked mothers.
 nouahue. Druggist, Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

A a Court or Probate holden at Ihom 1son A within and for the district of Thompson. on the S0th day of April, 1917.
 Present Fred A. MUDyan. Judge
 On motion of FotiQs Vassolarides, Mechanics vile. Conn. Administrator, on the intestste estate of Peter A. Vassolarides. late of Thompson, within said distri [, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising ia a newspaper having a eircul ulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on the public sigs post in said town of Thompson nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record
 1920 FRED A. MUN1AN, Judge
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Help Wanted

"Help wanted in all departments of the American Thread Company's Will limantic mills. Steady employment and good wages. Apply st office " The American Thread Company Willimantic Mills. 40tf
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
From the Editors Desk

John McNally, sent 10 jail for intox- icstion March 25. Discharged May lst. Drunk May End. In Putnam city court May 3fd snd back in jail the same day. This fs xhst Judge l.. m. Warner means by the term "rounder.'
 NcNaliy didn't want 10 go 10 jail. He said he didn't mean to and didn't want to get drunk. He said if given a chance he would not drink ag in. He meant 1t. But he couldn't keep the promise. The tcouft knew it. There was nothing 10 do but send the man 10 Jail. He said that il wouldn't do him any good or the state any good It wouldn't. It is the legal system and he had to go.
 There are many meNallys in the state. They are good honest men when sober. They are only sober when in Jail There Is no attemptit to effect a cure. Or there wasn't until The state farm at Norwich was estab- lished More and larger farms are needed. That Is the end which Judge Warner is seeSing-to save the Me. Naiiys from themsel, es; not to cage them up and then let them out for a couple Of days To get drunk and return. The lesson may be learned in any po- lice court of the state many times year.
 It Is nearly time that someone dis covered that all of these cloudy days are due to the smoke from the battle. fields Of Europe.
 We may prepare ourselves to hear hard luck stories and unbelievable tales of quantities of produce raised when the home gardeners begin to gather in the harvest that they have already seen In their imagination.
 We are astonished nt the adverse re- port made by the city milk inspector on the milk supply that is coming in. 10 Putnam. Ever since a milk inspec- tor was appointed we have heard noth. thk but Rtci itPottol hP tp tbt HiSstht time, and 10 have such report as the last one come to light without previ- ous warning Is shocking There may be some explanation and if so we should like to learn what 1t Is and make 1t public.
 The matter of poor milk supply is serious one and should have the prompt attention of the proper officials. It should be remedied at once. No watchful waiting is to be tolerated in the matter Of pnnac health protection and the protection of babies in this necessary commodity.
 It is believed that someone pulled down the American flag on the Mulian building one night this week. IL has been said that 1t blew down but there was no wind Tuesday night and the flag disappeared. It is more likely that some vandsl thought 1t cute trick but the present time IS poar lime to play any such prank and think it can be excused AS practical joke.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Wood Lots

For sale. Two wood lots one mile east of County Home on State road For particulars phone 353-2 Putnam divis- ion. 9tf
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

Malcolm Nj. Wiley, who has been al Mt. Vernon, New York, for month, will return to Putnam next week.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Greeks Made Use of Tin.

The Greeks in the Homeric times were familiar with the metal tin. Cop per. tin and gold were used by He phaestus iE welding the famous shield Of Achilles. Twenty layers of tin were in the cuirass of Agamemnon. No al- fusion to tin is found in the "Gdys- sey."
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Wanted

English speaking family to work in nearby textile plant. Good opportu- mites offered to families who wish to better their position. Look into the above. It will interest you. Address all inquiries to this paper. l4-19
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
AuctiOneer

Wanted-Everyb body to know J. l.. Talbotis a Graduated Auctioneer and will get you the highest prices for yout goods. Just give him a trial and be convinced. Residence, 209 Grove St. Putnam, Conn. Tel S9.5. 13 39
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
FOR SALE

Two-sested surrey with pole and shafts. A 1 condition. C. w. REED, Thompson. 1S.l9p
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

We may prepare ourselves to hear hard luck stories and unbelievable tales of quantities of produce raised when the home gardeners begin to gather in the harvest that they have already seen In their imagination.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

It Is nearly time that someone dis covered that all of these cloudy days are due to the smoke from the battle fields Of Europe.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Not Very intellectual,

Many fellow who has more none than brains hasn't the price of pac of Enquirer.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Optimistic Thought.

The surest way not to fail is to de termine to succeed.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

Optimistic Thought. Ii is human to err, but diabolieal to persevere.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
BONFIRES
In the Open is Against the Law Unless
 Permit is Secured

The attention of the public is called to the following section of the fire laws of the state:
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
british DRIVE
GAINS GROUND
| 1000 Men and Scores Of Ger
man Guns Captured.
100 Officers Prisoners
t'The Fall Of Famous Vimy Ridge
Threatens the While Teuton Line
In kor.ke.n France.

Lemon, April 1.-THE BIT: h Of
|fensive between Le:2s and s.. Cue tin,
i'm nor.h France, vita w.ich liz ring
'operati rs have bGen open d, ana
which is still in progress, has lrovel
lever more succe SUI than thu caller
accounts indicated.
Genaral Sir Douglas Haig, British
reports th-.t Mod Us
car, ures exceeded IL 600 mel, Wn1-e
[torty guns fell into the hands 1t his
troops.
Tie Canadians, who had one Of the
hardest bits OF the front to contend
with. cre now in complete occupation
9f the famous Why Ridge, ev II its
eDsteIn slopes having been c'arred OF
ermans. The Cana lians ale have
gapuIseI German counter a:ta@as.
These reactions by tie &c n rs in
dicate the Importance they att}Gh to
Ttbis position. whenne the co3Qnerors
look down over til plain Of D ual.
With Vimy Ridge gene. the we Ger
man line covering tie FIR nch towns
and industrial districts to TIE no tn
becomes a waveriny one and any ls1s
ureIy retreat the Germans m2y have
PLANNED is made uncertain and pre-,
carious.
, With the capture of the famous
ridge the British made CO.., il,e"able
stride along the road to Dcuai, while
the capture of tie high ground north
west Of St. Quentin tishtens the chain
which the Ang.o-French forces a. e
drawing around that town. A German
diversion southeast of Ypres, accord
ing to General Haig's report, met with
no success.
Fighting continues along the ent'r re
battle front OF about fifty mi'e:, rough
ly from Lens to st, Quentin, thu core
Of attack being arotund the north OF
Arras.
Correspondents at the front report
the British offensive gr- dualy extend
ing northward, there being fighting In
the direction of La Bassee.
(The war office report shows the at.
tackers have gained a depth Of three
and half mi!es.)
Some $50 officers are among the
prisoners already taken, these includ'
ing Ave battalion commanders. AL
though forty guns captured in the Of,
fetal count thus far, the number is
expected to reach three figures, while
quantities of trench morars, bomb
throwers, machine guns and ammu
milton also have been captured.
The Germans destroyed grea. guam.
titles of supplies at the last minute
to prevent their capture.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
NAMES FOR BATTLE CRUISERS

Famous Fighters of First American
>--NayY Will Live Again.
n Washington, April 11.-Names OF
historic naval vessels were given to
the five battle cruisers being built for
the navy.
They will be called the Saratoga,
Consolation, Constitution. Ranger
and Lexington, after the famous fri.
gates OF the first American navy.
The ancient frigates Conste lation
and Constitution will be known hire.
after as the Old Constellati and the
OLD Constitution. The former is be-
ing used at Newport as a training
vessel, and the latter Is laid up al the
Boston navy yard.
The cruiser Saratoga VII BE- re,
named City Of Rochester, and another
name viii he chosen for the gunboat
Ranger, in the service of Mas achu'
sets IS a school shin. There is nc
Lexington on the navy list.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
BALTIMORE PARENTS
BLOCK ENLISTMENTS
Hold Up Igs Psp:rs For Many
Young Men.

Baltimore, Md, April Ills Baltt
more to become the port Ct M lag
men?
Are hundreds of fathers and moth.
ers CT this city actually Under the
work Of the navy? 1t Is to be h ped
not, but
Three hundred perfectly willing
young men who have passed all the
navy requirements are still unen i3te1
in the navy because they have not
brought back to the ot..ce the age
certificates or the consent Pare s.
Thus the number of mis- sing N n Is
running higher all the time, while the
score CT those actually enlisted and
in service is increasing at very SOW
rate, compared with the urge..cy OF
tAe situation.
If p9sribe, the recruit Is expected
to get his parents sigma u!e to his
age certificate, but pare.ts are with
holding their signatures in many
cases.
Containing all manner CT reasons
tpon w: ish they base their Ct q m tina,
ley are excerpt IRON III liar . VIZ
thirty men nIed sworn sta; en-
with Stephen c. Little, clerk Of the
Superior court, under the terms Of the
military census being ccnducTe by
the governor. Seine claim exemption
IN the grounds OF physical i1d,lnities
,,lhers because they are the man )
ii large families, Others for the rea
son that they are of foreign birth ane
not naturalized and others because
II their occupations.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
FIVE ELEVATORS AFlRE
Two Big Structures in Minneapoli
Dee roved at Loss of $500 OC0.

Des royed a. Loss Of $500. oco.
Minneapolis, Mimi, April 1.-two
grain elevators were d9s rcyed by II
believed to have been Of inc nd ar!
origin. The loss is nearly 100000.
National guarismen patrol!ing the
district reported that in both in
stances several explosions were he arc
In tie structures before flames wsre
discovered.
The MARRIED. Grain company WI
the heaviest loser. More than 1000 I
bushels of wheat, valued al about
100000, was burned. The bu-ldi1 e
was valued at SIS, 600.
An hour earlier the Qui2nS eoherd
son compauy's elevator, several boo
away, was destroyed by Are, wi h Il
loss Estimated az $50 900. The stluc
ture contained 10000 bushels of com
More than $4,000 bushels of gan L
box cars on siie tracks near was dam
aged by fire and water.
Three other e,eva3 rs were dam G
ed by FIRE which officials believe wcrt
incendiary. Police and military guarG
about the grain elevator distri>t was
increased
Investigation proved, the eff ial.
said, that the fires started or the n
side ard that sparks from the Fl ST
ire could not have caused the othe- S
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
LOOK AT A CHlLD|S
TONGUE WHEN CROSS,
FEVERSH And SICK
Take no chances! Move poisons from
liver and bowels III once.

Mothers can rest easy after giving
california Syrup of Figs" because
in few hours all the clogged- up
waste, sour bile and fermenting fooG
gently moves out of the bowels, and
you have a well, playful child again.
Children simply will not take the
time from play TO empty their bow
els, and they become tightly packed.
liver gets sluggish and stomach dis
ordered.
When cross, feverish, rest ess. see
if tongue is coated, then give this
delicious fruit laxative" Children
love it, and it can not cause injury.
No difference what ails your little
one-if full of cold, or a sore throat.
diarrhoea, stomach-ache, bad breath
remember, a gentle inside cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given. Full directions for babies
children of all ages and grown-ups
are printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit svruns. AS
your druggist for a 50-cent bottle OF
california Syrup of Figs" Their
look carefully and see that it i:
made by the "California Fig Syrnr
Company" We make no smaller
size Hand back with contempt an
other fig syrup.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
GENERAL MARKETS

PFILADEI. PHIA-FLOUR - Firm
Straight, $3.50 1t: city mills, s11 %
q HIS.
RYE FLOUR-Quiet, per barr !, 50
$3.50.
WHEAT-Firm; No. 2 red, s2.25 0
2.sO.
CORN-Firm; No. yellow. $500
1.51.
OATS-Firm; No. white, 76l2 q
TIC.
POUT TRY-Live, steady: h"n~, q
@25c: oil ROSTERS, 1SW1Jc. = esse !,
steady: choice lows, z6i2c; Cl. TO s.
tie S. 20o.
BUTTER - Firm; fancy cr2 am ny,
47c per b.
nearby, 331ac; western. 331ac.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
FAVORS ksEATlESS GAYS

J. Ogden Armour Also Favors Govern.
mennt Guarantee of $3.50 Wheat.
Chicago, April 11-Governme1t u
pervision and control of food nroduc
ton and fool prices are favored by j.
Ogden Amour.
He also advocates conserva on OF
the food supply of TIE natl t. the
extent OF es eb ishirg one or two m at
less deys a week.
He ureed all farmers to put rth un
usual efforts to increase the food up
ply asuggested t: at tie goVernm n,
guarantee a minimum price c $50 g
bushel for al the wheat farmers can
.aise tnis year.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
Nab German Vice Consul.

El Paso, Tex, April IF. edcr, OK
Rsuter, acting German vice onsul n
yuarez, is interned at Fcrt Bliss HIS
was taken into custody at the Am r.
can end Of the International b'i, &c
Reuters home is in Ell Paso, and e
has been going to JuaraZ Gai'y. He
was said to have been warned that he
must cease crossing to the Amer c n
sidA.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
Record Steel Orders.

New York, April IA new tiTh
record in unified orders was estab
lishei by the United States Steel or
poraticn on March 81, the total being
11.711.G44 tons, an increase Of 1884,
as compared with February %. IL
March of last year the tonnage was
9,331,001. The previous hlgh max
vas made in February.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
May Enter War.

Washington, April 11.-Reports that
President Cabrera has proclaimed
martial law in Guatemala strengthens
the belief of state department Officials
that Guatemala may soon join the
United States in the war ag inst
Germany.
President Cabrera's action in p'ac
Ing his army in position to suppress
any plot either on Mexican or va
dorean borders was regarded as pre-
1ninary to q more important step
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
So5 600 Fire In York,

York. Pa, April Illness Brothers
spoke works were dam 'ged b. fire
the loss was s25,0 T firm VS. en-
gagged CT large contract for the Rus
sian vernment A s1af-ng "a e.
by friction, is supposed to have Started
the blaze.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
BRAZIL AT War
WITH GERMANY
Takes Extreme Step to Avenge
U-BOdt Outrage.
TO SEIZE IkTERkED SLIPS
Passports Have Been Issued for Teu-
ton Diplomats Who Viii Go to
Spain.


ton Diplomats Who Viii Go to
Spain.
Rio Janeiro, April 11.-Braz:l Is re-
ported to have declared wa On Ger
many.
BraZipS action makes 1t the Il. ST
South American country to enter tie
worlds conflict. It5 acton foil wed
The sinking CT Brazil an eamsnjp
Parana by German submar ne.
Passports have been issuai for the
German minister and consuis through
out Brazil and they will depart inne
date y tor Spain.
The government ofiicills pan to
seize all German ships in Bcazil an
waters.
Switzerland will take charge Ct the
Brazilian interests at B erin.
TIC minister of ma inc has receiv-
cd from the commander OF the destroy
er Alagoas, which is statiCoI d a L es-
terro, report that sign:ls are being
exchanged by means of wi eless Ue-
tween Germans on the coast and Sh ps
cruising in Brazilian waters.
The Brazilian 'fir-t Line Cf license"
her navy, includes two modem dread
noughts, the Minas Geraes and Sac
Paulo, launched in 1908 and 1853. ti'.
placing each 1921 tons, and m
with twelve 12-inch guns each; ,wo
leeast battleshjss, rather antqaated
and Of limited displacement. Deodoro
and the Floriano; two cruisers Il 300
tons each, the Bahia and the Rio
Grande do Sui; two protected cru SCI s,
the B rrozo, of 3b50 tons, ard The Tam.
mandare, of 4537 tons; one training
cruiser, one mine ship, five to p do
gunboats, three river monte S, ten
modern destroyers, four torpedo5oats
and three submarines Of the Laure1ti
CFia) type.