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Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
TOO HOT A PLACE FOR ME.
 SAYS NELSON CLAIR
Dog Warden Believes Discretion Bet
 ter Part of Valor

No, didn't go back after the dog. It was too hot place for me. couldn't handle him, probably, and I didn't want to get hurt over a dog. ," These were the statements made by Nelson Clair, dog warden of the town of Putnam, when he appeared as witness against Remie Delarge, Monday morning, in the city court. Delarge was charged with allowing his dog to go at large and with as- sault on the warden.
 According to the story told in court there had been for two weeks past shepherd dog at large in the north end section of the city. It had come to the attention of Remi Delarge and he thought it looked like good dog to him. So Delarge spoke to the cup tain of police and was advised that if he wanted the dog to take it and if the owner showed up to return it
 This was Friday morning In the afternoon Delarge took the dog aad intended to take it to his father and mother in spzingfeld
 In the meantime the dog warden had received complaints that the doe was at large in the north end of the city He proceeded to investigate and found the dog in Delarge's yard. He went across the street and asked two women concerning the dog and then attached chain to the animal only to find that it was hitehed with a rope About this time Mr Delarge appeared from a nearby shed and "bounced onto him n 'aI turned around to req son with him, but 1t was no use,' said the warden. T wasn't going to fight for dog. l thought it was no place for me so got out '
 T think it was your duty to stay there" said the prosecuting attorney.
 "You see live alone and have no one to do my work or take care of me and didn't want to get hurt, re- piled Mr Clair
 Then you thought the best thing for you to do was to get out before something happened" said the prose cutor.
 ''I certainly did" said the warden
 Asked if he went back for the dog later, the warden said: No sir, I didn't think that was any place for me. l couldn't handle him, probably (meaning Mir. Delarge) as he is younger and larger than I am."
 MT. Delarge said the first he knew of the affair someone called him from the shed saying that a man was push ing his wife around He hurried and grabbed Clair He did not know who 1t was and did not realize that Clair was the dog warden
 The first count was dismissed and on the count for assault fine of S5 and costs of s180 was imposed, the court telling Delarge that it was his duty to warn Clair to get out of his yard, before he pushed him.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
SURPRISE PARTY TO LEO BEN
 or
Presented With Wrist Watch

Last Sunday evening Leo J. Benoit, Mill street. was greatly surprised to find a gathering of friends in his home The house had been tastefully decorated during his absence and the young people assembled before he re turned The surprise party was giv- en in his honor and during the eve aiae Miss Louise Guerin read an ap= propratc address and on behalf of those present presented Mr Benoit q handsome wrist watch. which pleased him very much
 During the evening Miss Gueriu and Miss Della Vannose played piano selections and Mr Benoit gave cor net solo The rest of the time was spent playing games and the hours went by very quickly and Monday morning had arrived before the gath ering broke up
 Those present were:
 Evonne Benoit, Melvina s. George, Blanche D. Vannose, Louise Guerin, Alice Beaoit, Nilida Archambeault, Yvonne, Benoit, Emma Gagne, Della Vannose, Edauilda Benoit, Lillian L Labossiere, Anna Dufault, Yvonne Vadnais, Aurore Chagnon, Bella Bi- beault, Antoinette Barry, Antonia Guerin, Almeda Valade, Alexina St. George, Edgar Auger. Adolphe Des- jardin, Arthur Flake Gregoire, Joe Niles, Nerve Caron, Joseph Gagne, Wilfred Bouthillette, Wilfred A. Mar tineau, U. & N, Levi A. Archam- beault, Oscar Bouthillette, Odar A. Marion, Leo Benoit, Paul Mainville, Wilfred D. Favreau, Joseph Gilbert, Alfred Vilvia, William Durand.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
OXFORD FAIR NEXT WEEK

The Oxford Fair will attract many people from this section next Wednes- day and Thursday. The Massachu- setts town to the north has a reputa- ton of staging clean cut exhibition every year, and this year is no excep- tion. Besides large exhibits of cat tie, poultry, horses, vegetables, etc, there will be some exciting horse and automobile races and fine vaudeville program.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
GERMAN PRISONERS BAG CONTAINS
 LADY'S HAND WITH RINGS ON IT
PRIVATE ARCHLLE LARUE TELLS OF ACTS OF vANDAL,
 ISM WITNESSED AT cHATEAU-THIERRY


The following letter IS from Private Archine LaRue of Putnam. He draws picture of German vandalism that iS only culmative evidence Of the Hun characteristics as others have pictured it. Coming from one of our own cit izens who has been an eye witness makes the tale more impressive The letter is as follows:
 The Germans are sure some devils for here is an instance of what saw at Chateau-Thierry.
 "A visit which l have made to q dozen of the finest residences in Cha teau- Thierry proves conclusvely that the Hun is the same vaa5ai now as he was at the beginning of the war. l.. Is difficult Co believe that any human could sink ta the depths af depravItx attributed to the Germans by persons who have followed ia tHe wake of their retreat from tHe Soissons Marne-Rheims salient but 1 know now that the tales have beaa mfu5= mixed rather than eXasEefated
 Prom the outside the costly dwell ings of Chateau Theiay seem but slightly damaged, Shells dil not strike them, except in the ease of two. and very little damage was done; all the windows were broken. but that was due to concussion Inside the residences there are evidences of a carnival of vandalism l will describe what l saw in one which Is illustrative of all.
 Not drawer in the house but had been pulled out, ransaeked. and t with the contents thrown on the floor beds were pulled apart. expensive bedding was ripped and cut Pianos were scratched and hacked Pictures were slit. tapestries were cut, statues were broken, library of several hum dred of costly books was practically ruined, the handsome volumes were thrown on the floor after covers had
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
REV. HOMER W. HOPE, D. D., TO
 SPEAK

Rev. Homer w. Tope, D. D., Phila- delphia district superintendent of the Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon league, is spending two weeks in Connecticut under the auspices of the Connecticut Temperance Union. He is a notable speaker and his subject is: "The New America. He spoke last Sunday at a union meeting in Danielson. Next Sunday he will occupy the pulpit of the Congregational church in this city
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
HOW WAR SAVINGS AND THRIFT STAMPS ARE SELLING IN
 STATE

Ansonia is the leading community of the state in per capita sales of war savings and thrift stamps up to Aug. l, according to figures just announc- ed. Ansonia boasts figures of $14.32 followed by Willimantic in fourth po- sition with S1194.
 Putnam comes in with s987 and other towns in Windham county as follows Plainfeld $5.59, Thompson $5.81, Hampton s5.61, and Pomfret $5.64
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

been ripped of and pages torn in half. a beautiful mirror more than six feet nigh was broken and hicks were made H the frame.
 Costly kujtk-knacks and bric-a- afae were thrown about the rooms. in many places being destroyed A ted dy bear lay am5d a pile of debris with it's head half torn off three dolls talk en from some ehfd's room lay torn and twisted among a pile bedding and clothing, walls were hacked and mar red
 From top to bottom the devils had done their work: you could see that it 1as done n a hurry, but what they tid they diA well. with the same sys- 5em the Germans are saI8 e use in every thing Chairs were saHaWa out ef doers and tables broken in tvo3 beautiful cabinets. sideba8r8s and fancy pieces ef furniture 0eee tmeets 5f vandals and barbari0us instincts.
 "DeHcaey makes it difficult to eo into the sofdid details of the work of mutilation. but am in a position to
 " that the German of today k the same barbarian that he was at the be- ginning of the war, when | did not matter to him whether the world re sarded him with hatred or charity.
 His job of mutilation and destrue ton that he did at these dwellings should brand more deeply into the souls of all the loathing which a civ ili4ed world has for the Hun. I could relate some more of their devilment, but when think of it could go crazy
 Here is another instance We captured some prisoners. and one of them had in his bag at the side of him a lady's hand with all of her rings on her fingers.
 T tell you what, l shall be glad when it Is over with so l can ccme home to civilized nation again
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19

needs right here.
We lever could understand why
But the fact remains that most IA
women are good cooks.
It m hard for a single man to
be drafted M have to obey orders
but a married man doesn't mind It
He Is used to Ii.
Some men are no Iuckler than the
dog who never gets hold of q decent
bone until after his teeth are gone.
After a girl has been engaged for
three years she looks about as hope
less as a girl who has been married
for three years.
When a woman can wear a No. 3
shoe she likes to talk about her big
feet in order to attract attention to
them.
Unce upon a time there was a man
who let his wife read the paper frs!
OF the breakfast table. But he died
He was too good for this world.
How often have you heard an argu-
ment h a was about something that
was worth arguing about9 Neither
have we.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
Ripping Rhymes
BY Walt Mason.
Fooled Again.

Said the kaiser to hts men, go
and wade in gore again, at this
pinch; for the French we've bled
them white. and Americans won't
fght-it's a ctnch. You have
heard these Yankee chaps are just
suffering for scraps with the Teut?
l am Wilhelm. always right, and 1
say they Will moi fight, worth a
boot. There is but q handful here,
and twill cost that handful dear.
bet your boot; just O handful
has been brought here to scrap
with me und Colt, and my Teuts.
They r money grubbing gents;
they can't fight worth eighteen
cents, take my word; do not fear
that bunch of jays, with their
awkward backwoods ways-it's
absurd. 1 will sctand upon this
hill l your kaiser, Unscr BIZ, on
it's brow: and I'll watch your
mighty ranks gonig through the
yielding Yanks, like n pillow. Here
| take my kingly stand with my
Eceptre in my hand-go ahead! I
win keep you in my viey while the
crimson fields you strew, with
your dead Then the kaiser from
his hill saw his mighty legions
drill to the fray; and he saw the
Yankees come, 20 the stirring beat
of drum, making hay. And he
saw his soldiers chased. punish
ed, ratified and d~isgraced. shot
and spiked; oh. they struck their
hardest trots, hitting but the
highest spots. as they hiked- Who
can tell the kaiser's woe as he
watched the scene below, red and
and wet? But the Yankees, full
of vim, didn't make a hit with
him. we may bet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
OF HATEy

The new Optimistic League" hopes
to win this war by rolling waves OF
hate onto Germany. This Is the plan:
Twice a day the leagues opti-
mists shall at a designated hour, con-
centrate intellectually. grit their
teeth, stamp their feet and stimuli
~taneously wish dire things for the
Germans
The league proposes to mentally
e~lectrocuter the enemy.
But wishes are not horses and
waves of hate can't compete with
waves OF poison gas and Krupp can
non.
If that Optimistic League" really
wants to help win the war IT can do
moro by hoeing corn, digging potatoes
buying Thrift Stamps. and making
munitions than by gritting teeth and
stamping feet. Instead of using up
perfectly good time in connecting
waves of hate. it were better to dedi-
cate those minutes to work.
We can't win this war with waves
of hate" nor by telling what we'd do
to the kaiser IL we caught him. The
only things which will win this war
are
WORK. SAVE. FIGHT!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
ron HuMANrTY,s SAKE.

Uncle Sam needs nurses-skiIled,
brave. kindly, sympathetic. patriotic
m
A thousand women must volunteer
each weck-dedicate their efforts to
the cause, consccrnte their lives as
harbineers of healing, messengers of
mercy.
When war was declared, the re-
cruiting Offices were besieged by men
g to sell their lives at the highest
price possible, reckoned In dead Ger
mans.
Before the break. thousands had
poured acroSs vim Canada-for hu-
manity's sake.
Columbia's women will not be out
lone by Uncle Sans men.
For h~umanity's sake they will come
forward under that sacred Insignia
The Red Crossi
OF what avail is stretcher-boarer's
bravery or ambulance driver heroic
risk If there be not ready hands. soft
hands. tender touch, def fingers and
swift, to minister and staunch, ban
6age and soothe, comfort and caress!
They are DYING over there because
you are over here. s~weethearts and
sisters of Uncle Sam's Soldiers!
Come-go! Battle. lave, cauterize,
encourage. cheer. heal and make
well the boys with gaping wounds.
lost limbs. waiting, waiting In agony
for the operation and a~nesthetic.
treatment n attention impossible
Will out your help!
Give hope back to desolate spirits,
repay sacrifice In the one way you car
register. Speed to those lads and
bring back to them, nurse back to
them. give back to them-the life
they so willingly endangered for YOU.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
PRArrIING

The Kelly Field Eagle" publishes
the following to discourage the cir
culation of those senseless rumors
which get about SO rapidly. These
rumors are part and parcel of the
German propaganda IN this country:
"Prattling tongues and rafting
brains make the same kind OF racket
and besides getting you In badges.
even to the 'hoosegow-they const-
tute. in nine cases out of ten. pro-
Pruasian propaganda.
when you hear something that
might be interesting II true. buckle up
your ehin-strap a little tighter and
trace the grapevine to the root.
when you a found the originator
OF your P~russian-blue mirage. IL it's
true. congratulate him; II it's a lie,
knock his block or"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
Daily Horoscope
Tuesday, August 2O. 1e1a.
Copyright, 1918, by the McCIu

Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)
Astrologers read this day as a day of
unusual menace from the stars, Mer-
curry, Mars. Venus, Saturn and Nep-
tune are all In evil aspect.
During this sway It is wise 10 con-
duct all affairs with the greatest eau
ton. The rule is supposed 10 cause
depression. uncertainty and bad judy
ment.
1t is not an auspicious time for any
negotiations that end In signed agree
ments. While the rule prevails letters
are hazardous.
Treachery is supposed to be en-
couraged when the stars are posted as
most important documents Is indicated
by the stars.
Persistently the seers warn of dan
ger to h government through ma
| chtnations OF women as well as men. In
positions of trust.
Soldiers should safeguard their
nerves while the configuration has full
government. astrologers declare, as
they are not likely to be at their best
In event of supreme dangers.
Women are not well directed today.
Whether In business Or love AFFAIRS
they should doubt their Judgment. II
is a most threatening time for any IN
~itiative whether in work or romance.
Astrologers continue to warn girls
against the danger of war service that
Is not efficient The need OF sacrifice
and supreme effort Is urged. Compare
sons between American girls and
American boys prove hat equality
of service does not appear to prevail,
! the seers declare.
N~e-'iis.= agree that the imperative
demand now Is for productivenees in
gIYlty. especially In the
chief essentials Of food. clothing and
! munitions
Next month may be q time of dis
c~ussions and dissensions where ques-
tons of state. religion and politics are
involved.
Persons whose birthday II Is have
a year that may be most exacttng'
Business anxiety and domestic disap-
poinmens may be encountered.
Children born on this day may be
rash. hasty OF speech and extravasani
These subjects OF Leo often get into
trouble through lack Of s~elf-oontroL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
Inke McInke Saws.

Lhfht 1ICA4tAC OdyS.
What has become of the old-fash-
toned mother who fed her baby In
public while the other women shooed
the nosy men away7
On hot days like these daughter
uses so much violet talcum powder
that mother has to be satisfied with
corn starch.
After watching the compilations on
the street you always wonder why 1t is
that all the great artists are men.
The up-to-date ta4lor-made girl
won't wear as well as the old-fash-
ioned homemade girl.
Speaking of shirt-sleeve diplomacy,
the ice man IA his yes open and
his Mouth shut these hot mornings.
A man will roast his better half for
wearing corsets. But he wouldn't go
down town with her IL h didn't have
them on.
A woman a sleep soundly through
the combined excitement of an explo-
sion, a thunderstorm and a fire NEXT
door. But II the baby smiles in his
sleep she is wide awake.
When q woman has a pretty night
gown she is awfuliy careless about
fastening her kimona-
A mar can carry a hundred dollars
In a card case. but II a woman has a
dime she a to have a large mesh bag
with a young rope for a handle.
The wings she may wear in the next
world do not worry a woman half as
much es the plumes and pompons she
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
HEROES OVER HERE.

This wal has developed some here
tofore unexampled deeds of daring,
glorious episodes of valor; marvellous
exhibitions of heroism and
bravery unparalleled in world history.
Wherever and possible
nations have acknowledged their In
debtedness with suitable marks and
medals.
Medals at last are to be struck
for the industrial heroes. There 10
now inducement, recognition and re-
ward for the patient. straining. think
ing toiler whose greater skill. Her
culean effort or patriotic sacrifice:
dexterity. inventiveness. risk of life
or loss of limb In the line of duty
manufacturing munitions or assemb-
ling machinery of war distinguishes
him-or her.
We read OF a woman filling one
hond grenade with high explosive
every hve seconds. A shipyard work
er m-.se1 a record drive" of more
than e,ooo rivets in a single day.
Surely ruch as they. to-, deserve
a mark-ef rational appreciation and
personal distinction.
II is well that we have a Legion
of Honor" for hat region of honor
bourded by whirr of wheel. clattei
of riveter. roar of furnace and sweal
OF toll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
Famous Women
Loulse de bal FaIctte.

Louise de la Fayette was celebrated
for her friendship for Louis XIII, anc
for her self-denial in that dangerous
situation. She was of a noble family
and a favorite maid of honor to the
queen, Anne of Austria. The king
cnslaved by Richelieu. sought con-
ISOLATION in the society of this lady,
who took a sincere interest in his
welfare, a dnawtsngF ashrdiu
welfare and was instrumental in re-
conciling him to his queen. When she
found her regard for the king growing
more tender than prudence allowed,
she retired to a conven and took the
veil. The king continued to visit heI
until the i~ntrigues of Richelieu inter
rupted their friendship. The queen
urged her return to court, but she re-
jected all temptations, and continued
in her convent with the universal es-
TEEN of France.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
Today We Celebrate
Is Your Name Hugh Williams? Then
You'll Not Die at Sea

Is Your Name Hugh Williams? Then
Youu Not Die at Sea
Among many English seafarIng
men there is a tradition that no man
blessed with tho name of Hugh VIII
liams Will yer die at sea-not even
in these days of ruthless submarine
warfare. The tradition is based on
one Of the most remarkable series of
condolences ever recorded in the
logs of those who go down to the
sea In ships.
The last and the most remarkable
instance of this immunity Of the
Hugh Williamses from death at sea
occurred twenty-nine years ago to-
day, August 10. 1889, when a coal
barge was caught in q storm In the
North sea and went down. There
were nine men on board, and all
were lost except two. who were uncle
and nephew. and each OF whom was
named Hugh Williams. For ear af-
terward the relatives of the fortunate
non held a reunion on the nineteenth
OF August TO celebrate the day OF de-
liverance from what had seemed GER
tain death.
But the superstition that no Hugh
Williams can become Neptune's vic
tim is far older than that. In August.
1890. a pleasure boat in the Thames
collided with another and went down.
There were twenty-five persons on
board. most of them children. and all
were drowned save one, Hugh VIII
liams. a lad of six
Another similar cas was that of
the Monai. a ferryboat which piled
across the Straits of Diver. In 17A5
this craft was caught In a gale and
went down. Sixty persons were
drowned. and only was saved. an
old gentleman named Hugh Williams.
A similar instance is recorded at an
even earlier date. In 1854 a vessel
was wrecked on the Isle OF Man. with
eighty persons on board One was
saved@and his name was Hugh VIII
iamsi
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
Fire Alarm Boxes

33-Raritan Copper Worka
8<EAarket and Sheridan Streets
1BE1mith Street and Central r. n.
ae-Aarkst and FIRST Etreet4
1T-AAdlson Ave. and Paterson St
ss-High and Lewis StreetA
ss-Smlth and High StreetA
S6-NeW Brunswick W and New 81
e7-Smith and State Streets.
f3-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works
4sEBuckinGham Ave IND Hartford 81
l|Commerce and Front Streets
Estate and Washington SITS.
47-High ana Washington Streets
G4-State St and Buckingham Ava
IS Parker ST. and Pulaski Ave-
Be-Hall Ave. and Charles ST
k7-Stato and Wayne Streets.
SIS Near United Lead Works
6eEMaurer.
e2-Washington and First streetA
eS-New Brunswick Ave. and Elna St
e4-Smith treef and watson Ave
6E-Commerce and state Streetsk
T2-Front and Smith Streets
1S-Water and Gordon Streets.
14-kearny Ave- and Gordon Street.
81-Brace and Hanson AvenuGA
61-Smifh and Herbert Streets
S6-Near City Hospital
H-Amboy Ave and Washington ST
34-Lehfgh Ave. and Stanford Street
6k-NeAr City Hospital
A-NeYflle and Johnstone StreetA
ee-Clsveland and Brace Avenues
e1-Amhoy and Hall Avenues
a4-Ambov Ava M 1nElee street
eILawrence and Francis Stre@4
s4-Neville ana Johnstone htreetA
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
a FAMoUs

Among recent reserves called TO the
front by Hindenburg and Ludendorn
was a famous old warrior who has
served many people An many climes.
And though he has been working
overtime for the German general stan
since Marshal Foch started the Huns
on Tie run for the Aisne. stilI we
must hand IL 10 this handy old SER
want OF frail humanity for the great
service he has rendered 10 ali OF ms
IN the past. and which we may safely
predict he VIII continue TO render in
the future.
Probably no person In all history
has served more leaders OF men. with
cut regard to race. color. creed or
nationality. al the very times when
no one else could successfully serve
an his peculiar way.
And not only In time OF actual war
: fare between nations but even in
III n little riffs IN the lutte which
20 prevent the curse OF true
apo running srooth.
~sal Is his ssr..ce bat We
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19

cannot complain now thai Hinden-
burg. Ludendorff. and the kaiser have
called this general to the front to help
satisfy the German people with the
Ill fortune of their arms above the
Marine.
We refer to that doughty old war
rior, General Alibi.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19
The Pnm Henthen

And what" asked the heather of
the missionary. have you to offer me
that / do not enjoy now?"
The blessings OF civilization" an
swered the missionary.
Civilization ?" said the heather
"Oh. you mean booze, politics and di-
|vorce? Not for mine"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-19

I'VE all know that life has been dis
covered on Mars" argued the Astrono-
mer. But a anything been discov-
cred on Venus7"
Well" replied the Rounder. I've
seen a lot OF pictures OF her and !
never discovered a blame thing on
her"