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Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
A COMMUNICATION
Putnam, Conn, June 13, l9l'

Putnam, Conn, June 13, 1918. To the Public
 Editor of Patriot:-
 My Dear Sir: Noting there is a warning for a City Meeting Friday, June 14th, by the City Council, under the advice of our Water Commission CTS, calling for an appropriation ot S75,0O0 to put in new 16-inch main i; personally l believe it is not necessary to spend this amount of money to put our water system in first class condi- tion so that the public will have all the water necessary, and ought to sat isfy the insurance companies. An other thing: the cost of installing will be nearly four times as much as two or three years ago, and it seems to me very unwise to go to such a great ex- pense under the present high cost and the present financial condition of our city. I am told we cannot sell bonds to raise the money.
 Some may ask how it can be done. Very simple put in meters to every building; where water is used let the owner pay for same, either cash or installments. This would not cost the water company anything, and would conserve millions of gallons of water now wasted. Put up large storage 4o,I- 4 o ba .,cad in caSp of amprppDcV and in case of large fire, and there is not one chance in thousand of be- ing short of water in case of need. Put in meters; let all pay for what they use; and you will find plenty of water. There is no equity or justice in the present method of furnishing water to the public.
 Another thing: the people of Put nam will at an early date be called upon for a large sum of money, which will have to be paid whether you wish to or not The cry now is conserve most everything, (why not water). It is wartime, and we had better wait a while, put our water system on business basis, cut out personal ambitions and private inter ests, and the problem is solved.
 Personally, I will vote No for the above reasons.
 Respectfully,
 W. S. JOHNSON.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
THIRD DROWNING
 IN POMFRET
Charles kempton, Aged 2la Years, Went to Wade In
 Brook and Fell In.
Body Found After Search.-Mother
 Discovered It In Little Cove.

Charles Kempton, two and half years old, son of MT. and Mrs. Ivan Kempton, Pomfret Landing, was drowned in a brook not far from his home Friday evening last This makes the third child drowned in Pomfret within two weeks, the other two being Marsham and Warner Ar hold, drowned about two weeks ago when a ffail raft eapsized
 Charles was the youngest of four boys. The older boys had been wad- ing in a brook near the house, and it is thought that the little fellow saw them and went to join in the sport which was pastime of all the broth CTS. By the time Charlie reached the brook the older boys had gone and it is thought that he either started to wade by himself or that he slipped and fell into the stream, greatly swol- len by recent rains, and the current swift
 When the little boy did not return home with his brothers a search was instituted, in which nearly all of the people in the village took part. All of the homes were called at and when the child was not found someone sug gested the brook With fear in their hearts the parents, followed by nearly all the villagers. rushed to the stream and walked along the banks. The frantic mother in the lead uttered a cry of despair, and rushing down the bank of a little cove where she was the first to spy the lifeless body of her little son, grabbed him in her arms and rushed up again. First aid was given and the body was worked on until doctor arrived, but to no avail, life was extinct.
 The funeral was held Sunday after noon at 2.30 o'clock from the home. Rev. H A Beadle officiated. The tragedy has cast a gloom over the will lage, and the hearty sympathy of all is expressed for the bereaved parents.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
OH. GIRLS! HERE'S A CHANCE FOR YOU
SIX FEET SIX AND HALF INCHES OF LONESOME HU-
 VANITY WANTS YOU TO WRITE TO HIM
Entries Open to AL Short Ta Sm Stout, Blondes and Bru-
 nettes, All Have Chance.

one more favor to ask of you. Will you publish in your paper the follow ing open letter:
 To the citizens of Putnam and vi cinity: I would very much appreciate a letter or in fact number of letters from anyone (female preferred) who would care to become correspond ence friend to me 1 have practically no folks of my own, and what few there are, are far from here and are only distant relatives.
 "I am very lonesome here, waiting to be called to go over there and to do my bit in the big struggle. Is there anyone who would care to spare a few moments to write to a lonely soldier?
 Having spent the greater part of my life travelling, l have made few friends, so you see how l am fixed while stationed here Hoping that some nice girl will answer this appeal, l remain,
 Yours in thankfulness,
 "Pvt. Howard V. Gibbons,
 Camp QuartermasterCorps
 Camp Merritt, Dumont, N. J. ."
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
CHOIR BANQUET

The annual banquet given to the choir of the Congregational church by the officers of the Ladies' Social Cir cle was held Tuesday evening. Those present besides the members of the choir were: Rev. and Mrs. F. D. Sar- gent. Mrs. Graydon Sharpe, Mrs. Wallace Smith and Carl T. Kent.
 The long table was prettily decor ated with candles and cut flowers. The pretty favors used as place cards were done by Mrs. Adfer Towne. The menu consisted of fruit cocktail, chicken salad, hot rolls. lettuce and cucumber salad, ice cream, cake and coffee.
 A large cake decorated with pink candles was brought in and placed tor the choir leader and organist, L. .. Williams, to cut in honor of its being his birthday.
 Besides this there were letters, birthday cards and poems at his place, the reading of which caused mucn merriment. Rev. F. D. Sargent pre- sented Mir. Williams with a bouquet of flowers from the officers of the So- cial Circle.
 A letter was read from Miss kath- arine Seward, which she sent from California in honor of the banquet. Greetings were returned to her, sign ed by every person at the table.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
GARDE JEANNE D'ARC GIVES
 SUCCESSFUL WHIST
War Savings Stamps as Prizes


 A very successful whist was given last Friday evening in St Mary's hall under the auspices of the Garde Jeanne D'Arc of Union St. Jean Bap- tiste Society. The proceeds were S57. and half went to the Union and half to the Red Cross.
 Forty-five tables were used in play and twenty hands were played. Alex ander Gilman acted as master of eer- emonies and conducted the affair in a pleasing manner.
 Those having the highest scores were given $2 in War Saving Stamps. They were Mrs. Edward Dugas, Miss Alma Salvas, Francis Auclair and Hector Ravennelle.
 The seventeen young lady members of the guard under the leadership of Miss Louise Guerin gave an interest ing exhibition drill, which was heart fly applauded.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
OPEN MEETING OF PUTNAM
 GRANGE
Gathering Pledged to Eat Little or Ne
 Wheat for Forty Days.

At an open meeting of Putnam Grange, Monday night, the gathering went on record as pledged to eat very little or no wheat during forty days beginning June II.
 Much of the meeting was devoted to the food situation, and interesting talks were delivered by Miss Char lotte Embeton, county demonstrator. and Percil Sanford, assistant county agent.
 The songs, "Old Kaiser Bill" "Hooverize, Yes Hooverize," and the Thrift Stamp Song" were sung by all
 Miss Embleton gave an interesting talk on Relations of Food to the War The talk was illustrated by stereoph- con operated by Kenneth Andem- Miss Embleton told of food conditions and urcad everyone to save, save, save. Es~eeially to save wheat for the soldiers. Eat anything else, but a..se wheat," the speaker urged.
 Mir. Sanford spoke on How Can the Grange Help the Farm Bureau" He told what the farm bureau was, it's aims and purposes, and the great work it is doing among the farmers, assisting in all branches and helping all it can the increased production sG food stuffs. He said shat the granoo can do much by heartily cooperating with the farm bureau and it's workerR
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14

The police, court officials and pro bation officer would like to know the whereabouts of Gladys Gill, 14, of 1 Lee street. The girl was committed to the Industrial School for Girls by Deputy Judge Howard C. Bradford Monday morning. She was given un- til Thursday morning to get ready to i leave, and was returned to the GUS tody of her special probation officer, 1 Captain Fee of the Salvation Army. Monday night the girl was allowed to go to the moving pictures with her mother, and she has not been seen since While the mother says she left 1 her daughter near the Front street bridge and supposed she was going to return to Captain Fees home, the po- 1 lice say she has told conflicting stories i and they are inclined to the belief that she had hand in her daughters l going. She has been warned that un- i less she produces her daughter she i may find herself in trouble. As the result of such a suggestion the mother sent a number of telegrams Tuesday and Wednesday, but without result
 Peter Gardner, the regular proba- i ton officer of the city court, took i Gladys to his home after the session 1 of court, and got ready to take her to l Middletown. When he came back up i town he learned that the court had set the day of commitment as Thursday. when it was intended that Captain Fee and Lieutenant Platt would ac- company the girl to the school. The probation officer asked what he should do with the girl, and was directed to return her to the custody of Captain
 Fee
 Mrs. Nellie NJ. Gill, the girls moth CT. was inclined to be beliggerent Tn the police office when her daughter was committed After the woman left there she went to Captain Fees | home and was somewhat abusive, ac- | cOTulnB bO lilc tdPtaths '' 'iiN N'S~N
 noon she returned and her manner had entirely changed. While she was sorry that her daughter was going away she was very pleasant. The out come was she asked that her daughter be allowed to go to the moving pie | lures with her that evening. She agreed to be responsible for the daughters safe keeping, and the re- quest was granted.
 Captain Fee waited up until late hour for her wards return, but she did not come Tuesday morning she went to interview Mrs. Gill bu. Mrs. 1 Gill denied any knowledge of Gladys. l The police were notified and as the result of an interview by the captain, Joseph Ryan, more details were leara- ed and the captain came to the con clusion that the girl had left town Monday night and that she left with a travelling man from Waterbury.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
ELKS OBSERVE FLAG DAY TO-
 NIGHT
Public Invited to Participate In Pa
 triotic Exercises

Putnam lodge of Elks will hold Flag Day exercises in their lodge rooms this Friday evening. The exercises are open to the public. The program is as follows:
 Medley Patriotic Airs, Orchestra Star Spangled Banner, Audience Introductory Exercises,
 Exalted Ruler and Officers Prayer, Chaplain History of the Flag, Lucius Merriam Altar Service,
 Exalted Ruler and Officers Auld Lang Syne,
 Officers and Members Elks' Tribute to the Flag,
 Walter J. Bartlett Medley Southern Airs), Orchestra Recitation, Miss Ruth Bartlett Address, Judge Alexander Creedon
 of Hartford America, Audience Music by Fay's orchestra.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
LIBERTY CHORUS

The Liberty Chorus has been re- auested to sing at War Savings Ral- ly, to be held at the Bradley Theatre Wednesday, June 26, and all members are urged to arrange their affairs so they can be present at the rehearsal Monday evening, June 25, in prepar-
 ation. C. D. SHARPE.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
WORK ON WAR SAVINGS STAMPS

The schools are still continuing their good work in the sale of Thrift Stamps. With the exception of two grades the Israel Putnam School is now 100 per cent perfect.
 The average per capita contribution for the state up to June 1st was s3.57. Putnam is one of the towns which has exceeded this average Putnam's per capita sales of stamps to June 1st was s5.14.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14

The special car of the class in eiss- trical engineering of Worcester Poly- technic Institute, used for expsFs- ments and tests, passed through tAD city Saturday afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14

Others give their lives Our bit to economize. Pledge your savings June 2S.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14

They give their lives to serve-you live to serve by saving. Enlist to save, June 28.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
STEEL POINTS WAY
 AMONG b|G TRADERS
Amicable Adjustment of Dispute Between Railroads
 and Federal Authorities

sNew York, August 9.-Gratifying war news and prospects of an early and ami cable adjustment of the dispute between the railroads and federal authorities gave a distinct upward impetus to the stock market today, the hardening process ex- tending to bonds.
 Active rails, including standard shares, scored extreme gains of 1 to points, that range also applying to industrials ano sreciafffes ~A
 United States Steel pointed the way throughout it's extreme advance of tsa points to 111ss, the highest price in sew eral weeks, and retaining all but small fraction.
 Baldwin Locomotive was next in favor. its steady accumulation at gross ad- vance of 2ss accompanying the familiar report of prospective dividend action.
 Exchange was firmer all around re- flecting the more confident feeling re garding the foreign situation. Sterling and francs were higher, likewise rates 10 neutral %enters, Spain excepted.
 For the first time this year Liberty Ss sold at slight premium, touching 1902. Foreign flotations also stineneo fractionaliy, an appreciable increase or trading. Total sales, par value, aggre- gated s7,4500o0. United States bonds, ola issues, unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
SHARP RECOVERY
 MADE IN COTTON General List Closed 7S to S9 Points Over the Previous
 Days Figures

New York, August 9.-There was further sharp recovery in the cotton market here today, owing to the contln- ued reports of crop deterioration Tn Texas and encouraging war news. Oc- tober contracts sold up to 29.30c, making an advance of 1 cent a pound from the closing price of yesterday, while active months generally sold back to within 10 or 20 points of Tuesdays, high records
 Later fluctuations were somewhat ir- regular. but the close was steady at 29 lSc for October, and showed net gain ot IS to S9 points on the general list. The market opened steady at an advance Of "A to s3 points on reports from the south
 west that recent showers in Texas mad been inadequate, and that rains now would probably be too late to help the crop much in some sections. There vas considera ble realizing, but otherwise of ferings were very light and the market worked ID easily after the publication of the dry western belt forecast. At a net advance Of some so to 100 points, offer ings increased sufficiently to cause set backs of % or 30 points, but they were well absorbed and the market was very firm during the middle of the afternoon on the continued good war news and the absence ct hedge selling. December sold up to c8.90c and January to assoc, or g. to Fo.n.a net hig ncr, and the close was within a few points of the best. More general showers were reported in the Oklahoma district, but the detailed re- ports showed only light precipitation. Five stations in Texas and the late buy ing was also promoted by the larger ex. ports for the day. Liverpool was . fair buyer during the morning and there was little hlying attributed to southern mill interests, but otherwise was said to be chiefly local and trade was not active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
Over s. R. Stewards Wire

New Orleans August 9-Although Liv- erpool was about 10 lower than due on new crop futures, our market opened 12 to 9 higher and advanced immediately about 25 more The bullish inspiration came from the fine war news from France and the bullish conditions shown by the weather map over night The decline of 19 points in Liverpool spots is simply an adjustment in the basis. With good grade. new cotton coming along the premiums on better grades must be re. duced everywhere.
 The map shows generally fair in tho belt. no rain except a light shower at Oklahoma City and Shreveport. temper atures very high and the heat wave seems to have extended to the Atlantics with night mnimums around so over Tennessee and the Carolinas and north Georgia Indications over night are for increasing cloudiness in tLe northwest ern quarter: part cloudy to fair in rest of the belt but there is a large storm formation over the northwest that could easily bring some precipitation in the west over Sunday.
 Private condition reports have been so high, to points over the government that a sharp cut must be made to take in the further loss to the crop since July 25. Therefore, the trade looks for very bullish private semi-monthly condition forecasts in the next three or four days
 Crop news continues bullish. A party from here travelling in Texas, writes: Crop looks doomed and think too late for redemption by rains.
 report from Alabama says: We are having the hottest kind of weather Rust is getting all over the fields and doing untold damage. Lots of cotton is dead"
 Market continues strong and adyanc- ing on further good war news and bull ish crop views from New York, some saying that indications now point to a crop of only about 100000. This is quite a change in that quarter.-John F. Clark & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, August 9.-War news was again the one great factor in the cotton market, although the drouth in Texas still attracted attention and caused heavy enough buying to put prices up nearly a cent a pound The opening was at the advance and wide improvement in values was maintained throughout the session, although there was considerable profit taking at times and moderate re- actions were frequent At the best of the session the active months were 90 to 9i points over yesterdays close. Last prices showed net gains of 82 to S5 points.
 The official dispatches of overnight, confirming fully the favorable war ru- mors of yesterday, caused the higher opening. The dry weather map and the forecast of continued fair weather tor Texas increased the demand after the call and during the morning the inquiry was further stimulated by reports Of fresh successes by the allies. These re ports continued throughout the day and kept the undertone firm Offerings by satisfied longs were constantly absorbed by new buyers.
 Mill taEings for the week were small, 133. 900 bales. but beaIish traders were unable to make use of them because ot the excessively small into-sight move ment for the week. which amounted to only 23,066 bales, causing a decrease in the visible supply of 110,SS9 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
Hester's s Statement

Comparisons are to actual dates, not to close of corresponding weeks: In sight for week, 2S.O00; same seven days last year, 7s,o6o; same seven days year before 9S,000; for the month, 41,000:
 same date last year, s9,00o; same date year before, 100000. Port receipts for season, 42,0o0; same date last year. 50.- 900; same date year before last, 77,0oo.
 Overland to mills and Canada for sea- son. 12,000; same date last year, S5,000; same date year before. 12.000. Southern mills takings for season. 75,000; same date last year, 6S,o00; same date year before. 66000 Interior stocks in ex- cess of. September 1, 87,000; last year, 64,000; year before, 49o0o Foreign ex- ports for week, s4.0O0; same seven days last year. 46.0O0; same seven days year before. 92,000; for season. S4,000; same date last year. 79.000: same date year before. 94,000. Northern spinners' talk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10

ings and Canada for week, 34,000; same seven days last year, 15,000; for sea- son. 37.000: same date last year, 46.00j.
 Statement of spinners' takings or American cotton throughout the world:
 This week, 1S3000; same seven days last year, 14i,000; save seven days year be- fore, 199.000. Total since September |. 2l2,000; same date last year, 232, Al; same date year before. 2s5,o0o
 Statement of worlds visible supply:s
 Total visible this Week, z.Sl0,O00; last week. 2,969,C Goo; same date last year, 2,66s,- coo; same date year before, 303,0O0. or this the total American this week, 1,76l, 900; last week. 1872. .O00; last year, 1881 GOO; year before, 1,950000. All other kinds this week. 1,t49000; last week, 1.og 900: last year, 1.3a2 600; year before, 1,052,O00. Wis. ible in tho United States this week, 1,42e,- coo; this date last year. S05,0 900. Visible in other countries this week, 1,3S4,0 this date las. year, 1.85S000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
Dun's Review
New York. August s.-Dun.s tomorrow

New York, August 9--Dun's tomorrow will say:
 heat wave of exceptional severity this week, extending over a wide area and for several days remaining Yn- broken affected agriculture and business adversely, causing further impairment of crop prospects and repression of trade and ind.striai activities. Yet the govern ment's grain estimates, while unfortu- nately failing appreciably short of pre- vioas calculation, still give promise or large harvests, and the patriotic spirit of many employees in continuing at war work, in spite of the extreme tempera :. lures has tended to minimize the check to manufacturing of the most essential character. The result of the intensive productive efforts, stimulated the special and extraordinary demands of the Der iod are seen in phenomenal outputs at a time when genera! and market curtailment or operations Is usually witnessed and even more noteworthy achievement in~this di- rection would be possible but for the la Dor shortage and other handicaps. Weekly bank clearings. $5.314.645.8S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
Amicable Rail Adjustment Seems
 to Put Strength in the Entire List

[. MOSES
 Reports of crop deterioration still com ing in from Texas caused a sharp recov- cry in cotton figures yesterday. October went to 2S.3ec, an advance of 1c over the previous days close. Theer was enough realizing to cause reactions of B to 50 points during the middle of the day, but there was no pressure otherwise and the market fjrmed up again toward o'clock on renewed covering on the continued favorable war news and unfavorable crop report. January sold at 2S.76c, or into new high ground for the day. and 91 points net higher. The general list closed at an advance of IS to S9 points.
 Corn eased off in the pit yesterday, due largely to weather improvement and good war news. The staple closed 1sQlfsc net lower. Oats sided with corn. while liberal arrivals of oats added to the sell ing pressure. Provisions weakened on the trade commissions recommendation for federal control of the packers.