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Evening star., 1917-01-21

Aren't you going to discharge him,
Bobbie? Not because of his insult to me,
of course, but because he's bluffing. He
won't make such a bet; Vivandiere will
lose, and he'll have his excuse and"
The girl looked at me.
"If Vivandiere loses MIR. Herman will
make no excuse. He has said his horse
will win. Mr. Herman, expect VIVIAN
diere to win.
She inclined her head in token of dis
missal and with bow | left them. There
was more than ever at stake upon Satur-
days race now. My honor, in the eyes
of Miss Leland, was at stake. For my
effort to show Danes connection with
crookedness had failed. She was inclined,
in the reaction from suspicion to faith in
the man who wanted to marry her, to
look suspiciously upon me. She expected
Vivandiere to win! That meant that if
the mare lost the girl would think me
liar, thrower of mud upon better men.
She'd think my betting talk was what
Dane called it-a bluff She'd think I'd
carefully concocted all my charges of
crookedness to hide my own dishonesty
behind. She'd believe as Dane told her:
that | raised this black cloud, like any
Evening star., 1917-01-21

cuttle-fsh, to hide my own evil presence.
If Vivandiere lost! If she lost!
| left the hotel and took car. Too
much was at stake; | wanted to sleep in
the same building with that mare of mine.
Jerry was a good protector, but two are
always better than one.
HOW easy, after the event, to tell what
one should have done. l had been
fool to trust Yancey to come to the hotel.
l should have stayed right with him.
More! When Dane entered the negro's
house l should have let no scruple of
delicacy prevent me from taking Miss
Leland back there-at once.
But the milk was spilled; no use to
weep about it now. However, though one
may not use split milk, one may mop 1T
up. 1t was to make such efforts to repair
the damage done as might be possible that
l swung off the trolley for another visit
to Yancey.
But, as / might have known, he was
gone. He had left town for good, an old
cOlOred woman who answered my ring
informed me. He had sold his furnish
ings to her, and she had moved in at once.
A coin refreshed her memory. Yes,
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MAGAZINE SECTION for January 81, 1917
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Yancey being bribed by some unknown
white man to fix Vivandiere's jockey.
Yancey couldn't tell you the white mans
name. No But Yancey said he would
be here tonight. He never intended to be
here, | believe, nor did Herman expect
him. For Herman knew that no negro
would dare to face me with lie on his
lips. A towards scheme, Bobbie! A
blow in the dark at me! A prepara-
ton for next Saturdays race, when, if
the mare loses again, he'll have a good
excuse. There'll be more talk of plot and
-phaugh! Bobbie, the mans insane on
the subject of plots! He was barred
from the turf in New York because of
that craziness. Discharge him now and
be rid of him"
He stopped, glaring at me. AS for
Newell, | held myself in. | could see
that what he had said must make its inn
preston. Cleverly, suavely, had Dane
turned the tables. He'd been prepared
for this. But who had told him? 1t was
hard for me to believe that Yancey's
gratitude to Miss Leland had been
feigned. How then, had Dane known
of what was coming?
THEN | saw it. Dane had paused
second before entering Yancey's house;
he must have seen us in the carriage and
recognized us. He had coupled our pres
ence there with my statement that my
jockey had confessed. He was not dull
this man Dane. And so he had come
upon Yancey, surprised him into admis-
sions-I could visualize the whole scene
And it was not hard to imagine what
Dane had been doing, calling upon Yam
cey this morning. Yancey had empha-
sized the fact that Miss Leland must see
him before Saturday. Although | had
forgotten, this morning, to ask him what
he had meant by that, it was not hard to
guess the meaning. 1t had to do with
Vivandiere's race on that day. And
now-I shrugged my shoulders as |
waited for Miss Leland to speak.
"You hear what Mr.. Dane says, Mr..
Kernan?"
bowed my head.
"Mr Dane is not afraid to speak
boldly in the presence of lady, l said.
"You did not hesitate to bring Just as
grave accusations against him." she re-
torted.
@Mine are justified I said boldly.
@Mr. Dane"
al will not listen to such talk" she
cried angrily. "Mr. Dane has explained.
beg his pardon for ever having dared to
doubt him for a moment!'
"To his own satisfaction he has ex-
planned, said.
"To mine!" she cried angrily.
She looked long at me, and her eyes
were cold-hard almost.
"Mr. Kernan,' she said slowly, at is
hard for me to believe that the man who
risked his life for Vivandiere can be any,
thing other than an honorable gentleman.
have believed you-greatly. l can not
understand your"
pardon me, Miss Leland | inter-
rupted her. "Id like to ask Mr. Dane
one question. Mr.. Dane will you kindly
tell me your relations with Smiler
SMITH"
He started slightly, but his voice was
under control as he replied:
mot recognizing your right to ask any
such question, still-Ill answer il Who
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Octave PIantier.

Mrs. Octave Plantier, 33, is dead at her home in Wauregan, where she was well known.
 Public schools in town reopened Monday morning, practically all the pupils reporting for the opening ses sion.
 Matches at Bohemian Club.
 Contests in the billiard and pool tournaments at the Bohemian club are being played off with rapidity and few days. This week a pinochle tournament is to be started.
 Ice Cutting Resumed
 Ice cutting was resumed at Brook lyn by prisoners from the jail Monday after a delay due to the storm and the injury it caused the ice on Friday of last week.
 The Danielson Building and Loan as-i sociation finished the first year with surplus, including contingent fund and undivided earnings, of $162.07.
 Those who note dates of historical interest are interested in the passing of General Israel Putnan1s 199th anni- versary, this of special interest in the town of Brooklyn.
 Carloads of equipment and materials are arriving at Dayville for the con- struction work to be done by a Boston concern for the Goodyear Cotton com pany. Inc, of Williamsville.
 Will Start Building Greek Church.
 Greek residents of Danielson have advanced so far with their plans for the erection of a church on Water street that the work can be under taken as soon as the weather is suita- ble for uninterrupted pursuit of such work.
 Inspected Thirteenth Company.
 Colonel Blake, U. $. A., and Lieuten- ant Colonel King of the Coast Artillery corps came here Monday evening for the annual federal inspection of the Thirteenth company, c. A. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
LADIES' AUXILIARY HELD
 ANNUAL MEETING
Officers Elected and Reports Read at
 Mondays Meeting.

Many members attended the annual meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to St. Joseph's hospital held in the Nurses Home Monday afternoon at S.30 o'clock. The reports of the va rious committees and officers were read, showing that the organization has had one of the busiest and best years since it's organization. The re- turns from the sale of the Red Cross stamps were turned in at the meet ing but as yet the amount is uu- known as it has not been figured. Af- ter the regular business had been transacted the election of officers for the coming year was held and all of the present officers were reelected.
 The following is a list of the off, cers: Mrs. John Kelley, president; Mrs. A. c. Scripture, first vice presi- dent, Mrs. T. F. Moriarty, second vice president; Miss Clarrie Stiles, third vice president; treasurer, Mrs. A. N. Vaughn, Mrs. James Hurley, dDan- ciaI secretary; Mrs. F. E. Guild, cor responding secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
TOOK PEON'S $36.
Joseph Ledoux, 17, Had Bought Phono- graph and Records When Theft Was Discovered.

Joseph Ledoux. r, williamsvilIe, was before Judge W. F. Woodward in the town court Monday. The youth was chafged with having helped him. self to some money-$36-that was the property of Fred Pion. keeper of a boarding house at WflliamsvilIe
 According to the story told fu court young Ledoux fared better than Old Mother Hubbard, for when h event to the cupboard he connected with a roll that Pion had hidden away there. Le- doux, with wealth at hand, did not buy 4D or Fierce-Arrow, but he did make trip down to Danielson and in vested SIP in one of MT. Edison's dis turbers and a set of records.
 After Mondays mornings delibera- tions over Ledoux's doings, it being agreed that he should give back to the owner the money he hadn't spent, and arrangements being made to return his music-producing purchase for the money he had paid in, the young mans case was continued and he was placed on probation for a period of six months.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
DEFINITE MORAL INSTRUCTION
For Public School Pupils Needs Att tention of All Parents-Suggestion of Supt. Files.

At the postponed meeting of the town school committee held Monday evening, Superintendent Harold w. Files submitted the following report: To the School Committee:
 I submit herewith my report of the public schools for December.
 The usual attendance figures and comparisons cannot be made a part of this report for the reason that two reports are yet to be received at the office.
 The work of the term and of Decem- Der has been excellent Definite work outlines month by month have been in use during October, November and December and their use will be con tinued throughout the year. These outlines have proved to be of espec- iai value to teachers and superintend- ent alike, making it possible to check results more accurately.
 The school year began with some doubtful conditions to be met. It was serve and test and teachers and pu-. pills were more or less uneasy as a result. The inspectors came, observ- ed, tested and later visited to check results. Their work was quietly and thoroughly done and school work con- tinued without hindrance. During the term the schools have been visited by s,lperintendents and teachers from other communities and all have ex- pressed themselves as well pleased with the work done in the Putnam schools.
 The installation of electric lighting in all school rooms at the Israel Put nam school has made it possible for school work to be carried on without a break on dark days, with the result that this last term gave us Il full school days in fifteen weeks as com pared with the same number in six teen weeks for the corresponding term last year.
 The congestion brought to the att tention of the committee in Septem- Der was remedied by the organization tendance in each of the first grade
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rooms has been in excess of 30, jus tifYing the arrangement

rooms has been in excess of 30. jus tifying the arrangement. The unusually large enrolment in Grade VII. made necessary some measure of relief and Miss McGarry of the kindergarten has been used as an assistant for Grade VII each after noon. Miss Babbitt, Kindergarten as- sistant, has taken charge of music in- struction in some of the grade rooms. Outside of attending the telephone calls during the day. neither Miss Mo Garry nor Miss Rabbit has been used for office assistance during the year.
 The schools have been remarkably free from contaSious diseases. A few cases of humps have been reported and precautionary measures taken to prevent a spread. One case of scar let fever was detected and quarantine enforced.
 The schools observed the Christmas season as usual varying from the sual in a penny collection at the Is rael Putnam school for the War Chil- dren's Christmas Fund. this collection amounting to $5.7S
 During the term attention has been given by Superintendent and teachers to very necessary closer supervision of playtime activities and to a better regulation of intra-mural activities. The problem of definite moral instruc tion needs attention by all parents. There needs to be a closer bond be- tween the home and the school to maze such instruction really effec- E. n portance of this subject more and more plainly and stand ready to CO., operate in every way possible with the parents,
 In spirit and in work the teachers have been helpfully cooperative. The present has been the pleasantest term since the schools have been under my supervision. The present year gives every promise of being the best in years in the Putnam schools, with constructive work being attempted and carried out in spite of some de- structive influences which become less and less felt as tiIee goes on.
 I would take occasion to thank the committee for it's courteous consider alton of different projects looking to improvement that have been submit ted by me.
 Respectfully submitted,
 HAROLD w. FILES,
 Sperintendent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09

street, Congregational church. fire set by boys, no loss.
 April 3-11 a. m, still. P. G. Wright tenement, Wright's hill, chimney, no
 April 1o-6.2O a. m., box 4s. Church street, w. $. Johnson house. $S,4oO loss.
 April 1O-7.5O a. m, box 45, Bos- worth block. Elm street. loss $9,SsO.
 April 1O-11.95 a. m., still, Canal street. E. c. Rogers tenement chim- ney, no loss. South Main street, brush fire.
 April 15-6.45 a. m. still. South Main street, R. Chase tenements, unknown cause.
 April 1e-12.15 p. m. still, brush fire. east side of School street.
 April 16-4 p. m, still. Battey's woods, brush fire.
 April 25-S.25 D. m., still. Lamont street. Peter Dumas house, chimney. no loss.
 May 11-12.55 p. m.. stiu, brush fire
 May 11--2.so p. m, still. Bates
 May 11-4.45 D. m., Bates woods,
 May 5 Is-g.45 p. m, box t2, Elm house, no material damage.
 May 13-7.35 a. m.. still, Chassey street, Chassey tenement, chimney, no loss.
 June I1-lU.l0 p. Ill., bO8 fDl A1Aln treet Church company store, Bugbee block loss $S,510.
 oct. 2s-i2;4O p. m, stlll. grass fire. railroad bank, South Main street.
 Oct. 2S-S.40 a. m., box 36, Church street Putnam Manufacturing com- pany, tenement, no material loss.
 Nov. 7-10.3O a. m., still. FarroWa street, Reach tenements, chimney.
 Dec. 6. 2 D. m., still, corner George and Florence street, Reach tenement, chimney.
 Dec. 7-2.O5 D. m., still, railroad brush fire, Park street.
 Dec. 1s-9.o5 p. m., box AZ, Elm
 Dec. 21-1O.35 p. m. box 42, false alarm.
 Dec. 21-11 p. m.. box 8s. false alarm.
 Dec. 27-7,4O p. m.. box 2s.. State Trade school. Providence street.
 Dec. 29-6.1O D. m, still, 75 Smith street, Levine tenement, chimney, no loss.
 Dec. 31-125 p. m. still. 75 Pomfret street, Ptnam Woolen company tsne- ment, chimney.
 Dec. S1, 2.90 D. m.. 75 Pomfret street, Putnam Woolen company tenement chimney.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
Bad Husband Penalized.

Thomas Tennant appeared before the police court Monday morning and en- tered a plea of guilty to the charges of intoXication and breach of peace. Although pleading guilty the accused did not think that he was wholly to blame as he was under the impression that he had not been treated right by his family.
 The wife of the accused testified to the drunken condition of the man and the officer that first went to the house to arrest Tennant testified to being threatened with an axe which the man had in his hand at the time.
 Tennailt stated that he had been chopping wood with the axe and had no intention of hurting anybody with it although he did admit driving his family out of the house and of mailing down the windows. He was fined five dollars and costs for the intoxication
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
OBITUARY
Mrs, Eliza A, EnqIe

The death of Mrs. Eliza A. Engle, formerly of this city, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Allan C.. Ridge of 54 Pliney street, Hartford, Sunday afternoon. She resided in this city for eighteen years and was a member of the Golden Cross, which order will have charge of her funeral in this city. Besides her daughter she is survived by a son, George H. of California, and by two grandchild- ren.
 Henry Simpson. The death of Henry Simpson oc- cured at his home in North Windham Monday after a weeks illness with pneumonia. MT. Simpson, who was born in Windham, is survived by his widow, two daughters, three sons and a brother.
 John H. Guilford.
 John H. Guilford died at St. Joseph's hospital about noon Monday from stomach trouble for treatment for which he was taken to the hospital during the morning. He was a modlder by trade and was employed in the plant of Smith & Winchester at South Windham. Besides his wife Ella Guilford, he is survived by two daughters, Lillian and Della Guilford,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
WEDDINGS
1ussier-Lachance.

Miss Florence Lachance, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Isrnal Lachance of 32 Carey Hill and Alpronse Bussier of Springfield were married in St. Mary's s church of this city Monday morning at seven o'clock. Rev. E. Brunnelle of Providence, R. l., a cousin of the bride, performed the ceremony. Will jam Bussier. father of the groom, and the brides father were the witnesses. A number of relatives and friends att tended the reception at the home of the brides parents. after the ceremony.
 Bussier-Teliier
 At eight o'clock Monday morning in St. Mary's church Miss Leona F. Teller, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Mere Teller of 10S Ives street. and Edouard Bussier of Springfield were married by Rev. c. J. Lemieux. Will jam Bussier, father of the groom, and Mere Tel1fer, father of the bride, act ed as witnesses. About thirty guests attended the breakfast and reception at the home of he brides parnts. aft CT the church ceremony. Both young couples left during the afternoon for Springfield, where they are to reside.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
FIRES DURING 1916
Record As Kept by c. D. ArnoId-To-
 tai of 33 For. Year.

The record of fires in Putnam dur ing 1916, as shown by the records of c. D. Arnold, is as follows:
 Jan. S-11.O1 p. m., still, 176 South Main, c. D. Arnold house, damage, S1Oo. ,.
 Jan. 14-64O D. m., stiiI. corner Bat tey and Van den Noort. w. Caulin, owner, unoccupied, chimney, no dam age.
 Jan 15--5.35 D. m.. Union street, F. M Arnold. office chimney, no damage.
 Jan. 21-9.40 a. m. box 26, Provi- dence street, Nightingale Morse tene- ment, chimney, loss $50.
 Feb 19-9.55 a. m.. still, corner of George and Florence street, George Reach, tenement, chimney.
 March 2-8.10 a. m., still, 106 Grove street. Mrs. D. c. Parks owner, chim- ney, no loss.
 March 14-2.4O p. m, still, Elm
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
What Is Going On Tonight Z

Willimantic Lodge, No. il, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Valley etreA
 Anne Wood Elderkfn Chapter, No. 23, D. A R., Town Hall.
 San Jose Council. No. If, K. of C.. Main street.
 Thread City Tent, No. 2s. Knights of the Maccabees.
 WiIlfmantic Council No. 723, Royal AreanuIn, Main street
 Olive Branch Council, No. 10, R. and S. M., Masonic Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09

charge and he was given thirty days in jail for breach of the peace.
 Charge of Perjury.
 Mike Kudrawicz was the next to ap- pear before the court and he entered a plea of not guilty to the charges of intoxication and assault upon another Russian. After hearing the testimony of a number of witnesses procured by both sides, Assistant Prosecuting At torney T. J. Kelley stated that it was evident from the different stories told by teh witnesses that someone had committed perjury. The matter must be stopped said the attorney and sug- gested that an example should be made of the accused. Accordingly the court imposed fine of five dollars and costs for the charge of intoxication and thirty days in jail for breach of the peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
lDANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Head of Suspicious Dog Sent From Pomfret for State Examination- Putnam's BicentenniaI May be ceIe- brated-Grange Holds Jubilee Meet ing-Supt. Files Report Touches the Matter of Moral instruction-Thir ty-fhree Fires in 1916.
 From Pomfret Monday the head of dog that it is believed had develop town for examination. Saturday night the dog was lying outside the barn door at the Eleanor Mathewson place. When hired men came to the barn inside. ran to the COW stalls and leap ed up and bit one of the cows on the nose. Then the dog turned and start ed to attack the men, but the men despatched the dog with an axe.
 A tag on the collar showed that the dog belonged to George Trainor, Prov idence. Telephone communication with the owner developed the fact that the family last Wednesday and had oth- erwise acted queerly. Thursday morn ing the dog had been let out of the house and had disappeared. The mes- sage from Pomfret was the first that the owner had heard about the dog since Wednesday. The animal was a black and white beagle.
 The dog came overland from Prov
 
 than 30 miles. but nothing has been reported from other places about the animals doings.
 Webster Man Forfeits Bond
 John Harris, Webster, was not in court when his case was called Mon day morning, so his bond. put up when he was confronted by an officer Saturday evening and charged with violation of a traffic ordinance, was called.
 Harris drove in here Saturday night, "cut" the corner in the square and drove around into Union street, where he left his horse. without hitch ing-another violation, and went into a store. A couple of minutes after wards two women complained to Off, cer Denning. on duty in that section, that Harris had nearly driven over them.
 Harris. Officer Denning learned when he interviewed the man, went into~the store outside which he had left his horse unhitched. to buy a lantern with which to drive home, in accordance with the law providing for lights on vehicles during the dark hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
RurNAM,s eIcENrENNIAL
Should be Celebrated in Fitting Style,
 Souvenir Taylor Suggests.

Let Putnam take up the idea of fttingly observing General Israel Put nan's anniversary. Souvenir W. H. Taylor writes from Hartford to his friends here on the 199th anniversary of the great patriot. MT. Taylor's idea is that the city named for the man who dared to lead where any dared to follow should do something splendid in the way of recognizing his bicentennia1.
 Why not make the 200th anniver- sary the biggest event in the history of the wide-awake city of Putnam 9" MT. Taylor asks. He is anxious to see the city fathers, organizations and fraternities of the city unite in great get together event that would rivet the eyes of southern New Eng land on this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
FOUND DEAD IN CELL
James Sullivan Fund by Lieut. Daniel
 KiIIourey Monday Morning.


 James Sullivan who was arrested early Sunday morning while under the influence of liquor was found dead ia a cell at the police station by Lieuten- ant Daniel Killourey at four o'clock Monday morning. Medical Examiner pr. Louis I. Mason was called to the police Headquarters where he gave the cause of death as chronic alcoholism. The body was turned over to an und- ertaker to be prepared for burial
 Sullivan was born in Ireland about fortY-three years ago, but came to this country when very young, locat- ing in this city shortly after his ar rival He has resided in Wilimantc for a number of years He is surviv- ed by three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Shea of North Windham Mrs. Mary Connel and Mrs. Michael Casey of this city, and two brothers, Timothy of Woonsocket, R. l., and John of this city.