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Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
psthe,jc War Incident.

Lieutenant Turner of Saskatchewan los, his eyesight at Ypres. Some time ago he was taking his coat from the checker in n prominent London restau- ran, when man beside him. noticing his blindness. took II gently from him and held il while he slipped his arms into the sleeves Believing the service was rendered by ali attendant, Lieu tenant Turner offered him shilling as tip.
 "Thgt won't be necessary" kindly said a friend of the lieutenant. with an apologetlc nod 10 the man who had neld the coat The man who helped you was General -"
 The blind soldier blushed and asked the pardon of the general. but the iat- ter was equal to the occasion
 T won't ffccepi Your apology, buf I'll accept your shilling and I'll treas ur4 fl as q souvenir of one of the heSf soldiers Who ever fought for Canada and the allies"
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
rl.h wesr Out erlaae Piles.

John Shafer Jr deputy in tho office of County Surveyor Frank fiaycoek of Hennepin county. New York says that fish have tufted and rubbed ttp against the piles ef the hsidge at ofahe, Lake Mlnnetonka. until that aged ediiiee has become weakened, necessiiating its closing.
 Shafer md Edward Terrell another deputy. were gent out to Inspect the span.
 "Yes sir" said Shafer. those fish kept on putting up against ,hat pier uutil thc wood was almost worn nWnY- Tn order to get there we had to pound the water around the place to keep the hnny things away until we could finish our inspection.
 "Why. those fish are so numerous at Minne,onka this year that they get pushed through the narrow passage so swift that they simply wear out the wood" <"
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
Effect of War on Birth Rate.

In his recent preSidential address to The Royal Statistical society Sir Der nard Mallet declared the United King dom has lost by the fall in births dur ing the war more than 500,Oo0 poten' tial lives. During the same period he estimates that Germany has lost 2,- GoOOOO and Hungary l, 1,500Oo0. The greater decIine in the birth rate in the central empires is aseribed to the faet that the poorer classes in those coun- tries have suffered greatly in health and vigor on account of the war, while tbe corresponding classes in Great Britain have actually enjoyed more ia vorable conditions than in time or peqca.- Scientific American.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
POMFRET

Miss L. c, Hoppin spent Monday in town.
 Miss Elinor Clark, with her house hold, returned to her winter home in Boston Wednesday.
 Dress your Thanksgiving table with silver and carving sets, chafiing dishes or easseroles from Shaw 's.-Adv
 Rev Charles Downs of Dayville will occupy the pulpit of the Congre- gational church Sunday morning.
 There will be no Red Cross work done at the parlors at the Congrega- tional church Wednesday, Nov 27.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Van der Laan and Mir and Mrs Charles Gros- venor have gone to Cambridge for the winter, closing their house here
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
THOMPSON TOWN TOPICS

coming toward him, evidently was blinded by the lights of the approach ing car and got too far out of the road and the wheel of his car struck the buttress to culvert, breaking it and suddenly stopping the car, throwing one of the ladies out through the glass door Tn the side. iniuring her quite badly. None of the rest of the party apparently were injured The injured lady was taken to the hospital in Putnam. where she received treat ment. The car was removed to Put nam on Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
T..E GsosEzNe2gALEs EE--s sEsILoH

F al- temoae
 Lea zz5zI R. #.slt ed his zar Ia# week
 John Jatrsa os aHaestaz aeat Sun3aE with h n1tHee
 Ethel6eft Al#eieh af Prau aeHce Was heae ea business EHasIaHz
 Private Edwin Aasia Vas home oa a two days faFiausa 5His Ue4e
 George Dion has accepted a aast ton with the A j. Bates Go. ia He5- ster.
 Mr. and Mrs Claus Peterson of Worcester spent the weekend with relatives here.
 Private Joseph Blanchard visited his parents last week. He was on a short fuHlough.
 Miss Ruth Swanson Of Pravf 7eace is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs Algot Swanson.
 Miss Ruth Wood, English teacher at the Faurte3otse HisH school visit, ed in Hartford last week.
 C. II. Tourtellotte of Putnam k act ing as station agent this week fH the absence of Elmer H Darling
 Mr and Mrs. Fritz Johnson and sons Raymond and Howard visited relatives in Worcester last week
 The motion picture play @0ver There will be shown at Union ndI Friday evening Proceeds for Red Cross.
 The annual basket ball game be tween the T. M. H. S. and the T NJ H. S. Alumni is to be played next Wednesday evening in the school gymnasium. The following gradu- ates are to line up against Manager Geissler's team: William Johnson Knute Johnson, Harry Prince, Regi- nald Chandler and William Chillpott The high school has a very fast, al though rather light team. They hope however, to show the old timers few tricks.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

3eH #Ha g#
 at aas time #ee
 aes Izt Seniors ae l. #a iease t t5 Henry AaTal. tHz eautaH THae 8ou't have ause the Freshmen to feIH them oat. aat taeH #a taea 8aa uH#iHe
 on Tuesday November 19. the Athletic association met to elect off, sz#z fas zHs coming yeas 6aIs=ta49. Tha following officers WaFa chosen. President, William Gu8nata
 Secretary. Carrie Anderson
 Treasurer, Annie England.
 TourteHiotte High schaal went lover the top in the United War Work eampai## by subscribing 5000. an av- craze of S6-J9 for eaeh pupil and teacher.
 Henry Duval and Herbert G0etH have aaHe iHta partnership fer the skunk business to earn money C. etxe ta the Har camBaien. 0#aer students have gore to work in the shop to earn money also.
 We are all glad to see Frank Ben son back Ht school alter week at al- senee Frank cut his finger while eaoapiug wood en Sunday. which he shouldn't 10, bat FraHk says that he will do better next time by cutting it of entirely
 Last Friday while running to din- uer a big glass was broken in enc of the large doors. Upon investigation 1t was found that Evelyn Kies broke it. Watch your step, Evelyn. window panes cost money now days.
 w. Granata has finished a book ease for Superintendent of Schools Harrington, and also a bookcase for Miss Wood the English teacher. He is now at work making table for Miss England, the commercial teach CT. If Granata keeps it up, some day he will be a ship builder.
 Miss Mildred Sward has returned to school after being ill with a severe cold.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
WEST COLCHESTER

Ernest F. Law visited c. W. Place Sunday.
 Mrs. C. W. Place and son Willard spent Sunday in Providence.
 Miss Almira c. Reynolds was in Woonsocket last week Friday.
 Edward Bourgeois from Fort Mon roe, Va, started for France last week Friday.
 Private Archie Bourgeois from Camp Devens visited his home here Saturday and Sunday. He is feeling much better and his many friends were glad to see him.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
Waited Lonn for Order.

The German soldier does exactly what he is told. and no more.
 A German officer was drilling re cruits. and had just given them the or der. Quick march :" when he no ticed his sweetheart coming across the barrack square.
 Forgetting all about the recruits, he entered into conversation with the girl and went away with her.
 Six months later the same officer was walking down the main street Of the same town when he saw some tat tered and tired soldiers approachine him. One of the soldiers, recognizing the officer went up to him and. salut- ing said:
 "PIease, sir, what about haltY'
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
Trophies of German Airman.

From an illustration appearing In n recent lssue of La Guerre Aerlenne # is gathered that Baron von Riehthofen, the weil-known German in command of il German fighting squadron or "fy- ing cIrcusn has specinl hobby for souvenirs of his eombats. The walls of his den" are decorated with the numbers or distinguished marks Of machines he has shot down. while the chandelier colsisis of rotary engine from Victin's machne.-Scieutifie .ttprirpn
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
How's This ,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty i've years and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. expellng the Poi son from the Blood an1 healing the dis eased portions
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Medicine for short time you will see great improvement in your general health Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi- cine at once and get rid of eatarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
Card of Thanks

The undersigned wishes to eX- press his thanks and appreciation to all his friends who were so kind to him while he was suffering from his recent injuries; especially those who contributed to the substantial purse of money that was received.
 Alfred Desautelle. North Grosvenordale, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
NORTH GRoSVENoRDALE

The local Red Cross has sent a check of $500 to each soldier from Grosyenor-Dale and North Grosven- or-Dale
 Mrs. Horace Steere of Fabyan died Wednesday morning. The funeral IS to be held at the house Saturday af- ternoon at 130.
 The supper given for the benefit of the Red Cross by the Swedish Luther an church netted the sum of $86.50, whcih has been turned in to the local Red Cross.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

There Will De paJflOtlc efteTtdIH- ment, written and rehearsed by J. r. Heald of Webster given in the Tour teIlotte Memorial High school hall on December 5 and 6, two evenings, with a cast of 100 characters The name of the play is Loyalty Those Tn the cast are:
 Faith, Lena smith Hone Mildred Johnson Charity, Hazel fflhce Wit, William Granata Justice, E. II. krlstlck Jiberty Miss Harriet Moriarty Propaganda, J. r. heaid profteer Louis Walker ITncle Sam. Edward Cassells Peace. Miss Clara Bebeau Philosonber. Frank Tourtellotte I.ovaltv. Miss Georgia Cutler Wealth, l.. NalheT Poverty Marie Lindevall Miss Thrift Stamp. Hazel Richardson Miss War Saving Stamp,
 Mildred Logee Miss Liberty Bond,
 Georgia Lynch Labor William Peterson Munit;on Worker. Harry Kelly Agriculture, s0iih peheiey Other characters will take part Tn the choruses of Thrift Stamps, War Savings Stamps, Liberty Bonds, Farmers, Farmerettes, etc.
 This play will be given two nights, Thursday and Friday, so as to giVe everyone chance to see it. Rehears- als have been taking place twice week at the hose house, and the char acters are all doing their parts very nicely and expect to make hit when if ia given. Do not fail to see thls nIav it is one of the best plays ever given. Tickets will be on sale ana u;Il he distributed among the schol- ars to sell at 25c and 35e.
 The schedule for the basket ball Tor 1s1s-1919 is as follows , Dec 13-Woodstock at Woodstock Dec l7-Putnam at Putnam:
 Dec 2O-Webster at Tourtellotte
 Ian 10-Putnam Trade School at Ian 14-Putnam at Tourtellotte
 Ian. 17-Webster at Webster
 Ian. 24-Woodstock at Tourtei- lotte c.ro, o+ Jan. 31-Putnam Trade School at Putnam Trade School ,o.o
 The basket ball players for l9ls- 1e1e are: Frank Bates. Herbert Cort- tis. Rupert Geissler. Frank iourtel- lotte. John Bentley, William Granala' Ralph Vito. -;,I The first game of the season "iil take place in the High school gym on Than ksgiving night agalnst the 3i!lil dIulil- nj. The next game will be at hliliis- ly on Dec. 10. ..Ia Basket ball tickets are now on sale for the season at the .prlce or qc. William Granata leads In the facT pE seiline II tickets the first day, pas ket ball will be a great success IeIs this vear. All seem to be ihtereste T. especially the girls. who also hase s.1 . team which can overthrow tAe poys .a when it comes to rough work' as 'HsS are all heavy weights.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
Hard for the stork.

One Sunday afternoon when Jones who had been visiting the zoo. came home. he announced to the family: They've got new baby hippota. mus"
 Whereupon his daughter. about ff' teen, burst Into fl of uncomfortable laughter When she had subsided somewhat the fnther growled:
 "what are you laughing atf' T was Just thinking" giggied ths girl. ".hnt that rather kills the stora story. Harper's Magazine.
 Trouble Enough.
 Bibb--He deserves nogging fof not paying me that old debt.
 Babb--0h, he's always strapped poor fellow Town Topics.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
Tourtellotte Memorial High School
 Notes

There will be patriotic entertain ment, written and rehearsed by J. P. Heald of Webster, given in the Tour teIlotte Memorial High school hall on December and 6, two evenings, with a cast of 100 characters. The name of the play is Loyalty Those in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-16
SMALL FIRE IN BARRE.
Called Out Barre Firemen for Little
Work Early To-day.

An early morning fire which threat
ened the destruction of large barn in
the rear OF the Cooperative store on
Granite street was quickly smothered
to-day by the fremen, who responded
to general alarm from box l5 The
damage was almost negligible, as the
regulars extinguished the blaze with
themselves before it had gone far. Some
one walking along Granite street no.
ticed smoke issuing from a corner of the
building He called police headquarters,
and an officer at once notified the fire
station. In the meantime, the man
turned the alarm box on Granite street,
with the result that the entire depar.
ment, including call men, responded. Host
lers who rushed to the barn at the first
alarm were on the point of removing
the horses when the regulars assured
them that the structure was in no dan
ger.
The fire, which seemed to have had its
origin under a wagon, burned along the
north wall of the building and was work
ing its way into the ceiling when the
firemen arrived. The barn is used in
with the Cooperative store
and the slight loss is covered by insur-
ance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-16
EXETER STOPPED GAME.
Because of Alleged Insulting Remark by
Goddard Player to Exeter Instructor.

Exeter, ~ H., May l6.--Yesterday $
game with Goddard seminary came to a
summary and unpleasant close in the
second inning. With two out for Exeter,
X. Jones hit safely. driving in two run
ers. Capt. Jones then hit to Goddard's s
second baseman, who threw wild to first,
and the first baseman in turn threw wild
to the plate, these errors resulting in
three more runs for Exeter. Her ground
rule in case of a wild throw allows
runner to take one base in addition to
that he is running to.
Goddard protested the decision of I'm
pire Madix allowing the three runs, but
matters were seemingly composed by
Howard A. Ross of the Exeter faculty,
and the second inning closed with the
score ) to in Exeter's favor.
As the Goddard players were going to
their positions. a player made an insult
ing remark to Mr.. Ross, who ordered Ex-
eter's manager to pay Goddard the money
guaranteed, and stopped the game.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-16
AUSTRIAN BATTLESHIP TORPEDOED
BY ITALIAN SHIPS WHICH BOLDLY
PENETRATED INTO PORT OF P0LA
9I NAMES LISTED
AMONG CASUALTIES
OF AMERICANS
Eight Men Were Killed in Action But
the Bulk of the Number Were
Wounded Slightly.

Washington, d. c., May l6.--The cas-
ualty list to-day contained 9l names, di
vided as follows; Killed in action, s
died of wounds, 4; died of accident,
died of disease, A died of other causes
| wounded severely, 4; wounded slight
ly, 90; missing in action, IA.
Officers named include. Lieutenant
Carl 0. Rosequist, Evanston, ILL.,, died OF
wounds; Captain Earl Y. Morrow, Port.
land, Ore, Lieutenants Lester S. Nc.
Gregor, Findlay, Ohio, Winfrey G. Nath-
an. Kansas City, No, wounded slightly
Waterloo Ia, and Robert Baker Mellow
ell, Jersey City, n. j., missing in action,
The list includes:
Killed in action Corporals Luther Gift
fin, Springfield, Ohio; John A. Johnston,
Bryant, Ark; Harry R. Long, Manches-
ter, n. H.; Privates Clinton NJ. Bovee,
Harvey. Wash; Thorvald Brenden, Kerk-
hoven, MINI; Edgar r. Chandler, Fargo,
n. D.; George W. Lee, Bull, Idaho;
Maryian Mileski, Essex, Conn.
Died of wounds: Lieutenant Carl O..
Rosequist, Evanston. H.; Corporal
Charles McSwiggan, New York City; Pri-
Yates Clyde w. Boiling, Winston Salem,
n. c.; William H. Thbodeau, South
Paris, Me.
Died of disease: Sergeant Frank Igoe,
Chicago; Wagner Clifford +. Elston,
Geneva, n Y; Privates Ernest Camp
bell, bingham, Mass; Clellie NJ. Single
ton, Eubank, Ky,
Died of accident: Private John J,
Leighton, Philadelphia
Died of other causes: Private Eman-
uel G. Williams, Morristown, n. j.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-16

Miss Henrietta Inglis followed with a
vocal solo, and then there were remarks
/ by the grand master, 4. A. Spear OF
Woodstock who felicitated the past
grand officers on their splendid spirit.
Mrs. Nelson b, Ballard contributed a
piano solo. Rev. G.. Il, Price of Rutland
contributed a timely speech on Odd Eel
lowship, and he was followed by Louis
II. Baine of Montpelier, who rendered a
vocal solo.
The principal address was delivered
by Judge Henry V. Borst of Amsterdam,
\. y, the deputy grand sire. He made
an excellent impression and his remarks
readily attested to the loyalty which
Odd Fellows are showing in the present
war. He urged upon his fraternal broth
ers the necessity of keeping the home
fires burning" while contributing of their
money and members TO the great cause
over there. He was heartily applauded.
Step dancing by Leslie Mercer, in
which the young exponent of highland
terpsichorean art performed very credit
ably, followed Judge Borst's speech,
The closing ceremony of the evening
came when the deputy grand sire pre-
sented veterans jewels to two prominent
members of Vermont Odd Fellowship.
The first recipient was J. A. Foster of
Waterbury, who was presented past
grand representative 25-year jewel. To
J. G. Roy of East Barnet was awarded
a 35-year veterans jewel. Mr.. Roy is
the grand representative. Both veterans
were given a warm ovation. Following
the presentation, the audience sang
America" and benediction by Rev. Mr..
Reardon brought the exercises to a close.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-16
Foreign Secretary Balfour
Told All About the War
That He Could
AUSTRIAN MESSAGE OF
PEACE WAS SEALED
Therefore, Message (Sup-
posedly Prince Sixtus')
Couldn't Be Transmitted

London, May l6.-Foreign Secretary
Balfour was asked in the House of Com
mons to-day whether Prince Sixtus OF
Bourbon, TO whom Emperor Charles OF
Austria addressed the letters last year
in which peace was offered TO France,
II paid two visits to England in connection
with the peace proposals and whether
he was in communication on this subject
with Premier Lloyd George The ques-
tion was brought up by Robert Outh
waite, liberal member of the House of
Commons for Hanley. Mr.. Balf0ur re-
piled that the subject was not one which
could be dealt with by question and an
swer.
The whole topic of Emperor Charles
proposals was discussed to-day in the
House of Commons on the initiative of
the paciiists and advocates of peace by
negotiations.
In response to questions, Mr.. Balfour
said that Emperor Charles wrote let
ter to relative prince Sixtus is a
brother r-in-law of the emperor and that
il was conveyed by this relative to the
president and premier of France under
the seal of the strietest secrecy recently.
No permission was given to communicate
the letter to anyone except the sovereign
and premier OF this country This am
swers the question which has been raised
as to why the emperor's proposals were
not communicated to President Wilson,
Mr.. Bslfour said he had no secrets
from President Wilson Every thought
he had on the war or in regard to ques
tions Of diplomacy connected with the
war was open to the president.
The foreign secretary said he did not
think ii would be possible for the United
States and Great Britain TO carry on the
great work in which they were engaged
or to deal with the complicated day to
day problems without complete conf
ience So far as he was concerned, com
plete confidence would always be given.
There was 10 one more desirous than
the British government. he continued, |
that the war should be brought to an |
honorable termination. If any method |
,ould be shown the government where |
by that would be accomplished it would |
If course, be accepted. He added, how |
.ver, that no effort al conversations |
which had been made by the central |
powers had ever been made in the inter |
st of fair and honorable peace; to the |
contrary, they had been put forward in
rider to divide the allies.
Referring to the statement made by
Walter Runciman, formerly president Of
he board Of trade, that France had
sked for bigger Alsace Lorraine than
hat of 1870, Mr.. Balfour said there was
10 question of this bigger Alsace Lor.
aine being the war aim of the allies
IF any representative of any bellig-
rent country" the foreign secretary
ben declared, desires seriously to lay
efore lis any proposals we are ready to
sten to them
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-16
LEAVE THIS AFTERNOON.
Washington County Men Who Enlisted
for Special Training.

The Washington county boys who have
responded to the call to the colors under
call number 1866, which sends 365 in the
state TO Burlington this afternoon for a
few weeks to school in mechanical
training for truck driving and repairing,
at the county courthouse
this afternoon and are to leave Mont
pelier on the $40 O'Clock train for Bur
lington. Mayor f. w Mitchell is i'll and
President H. c. Shurtleff of the city
couacil is out of town, but members of
the council took hold of the matter, so
that it was expected that suitable send
off would take place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-16
ITALIAN FORCES DODGED PATROL
BOATS AND AUSTRIAN LIGHTS
SIX GERMANS
TO EVERY YARD
French Newspaper Estimates There are
14o Divisions on Front from North
Sea to the Disc.

Paris, May l6-There are six Ger.
mans to the yard on the greater part OF
the Franco Belgian front from the North
sea to the Oise, according to the Gaulois
which bases the statement on the infor-
nation its reports having received by the
general staff that $50 German divisions
are situated in this area.
Ten of these divisions, it is stated, are
in the region between Nieuport and
Ypres, forty divisions are between Ypres
and La Bassee canal, and 100 divisions
from lie Bassee canal to the Disc.
On this basis it is estimated, says
the newspaper, that the German strength
from Ypres to the Disc is some six
men to the yard, except on the northern
part of the front above Ypres, where the
estimate is third of that number
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-16
BRITISH nv FOR4Y
NEAR GABRIELLE
Raided Enemy Trenches and Brought
Back a Few Prisoners-Artillery
Is Active at Other Points.

London, May l6.-The artillery was
active last night in the valleys of the
Somme and Ancre rivers, east of Arras
and on the Flanders battle fields, the war
Office reports.
The statement follows:
Our troops raided the enemy g
trenches last night in the neghborhood
of Gavrelle northeast of Arras) and
captured few prisoners.
Beyond artillery activity on both
sides at different points, particularly in
the valleys of the Somme and Anere
rivers, east of Arras, and on the north
ern battlefront, there is nothing further
20 report"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-16
PLANNED MOBILIZATION
In Order to Protect Russian Republic
from Menace.

Washington, d. G., May l6.--A copy of
the protest made by the Soviet govern
ment to the German ministry of foreign
affairs on April 26 against German ag-
gression, made public to-day by the state
department, shows that the Russians
gave notice of their intention to mobilize
'all necessary forces in order to secure
the freedom and independence of the
Russian republic, which is now menaced
beyond the limits established by the
Brest treaty"