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Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25

denly followed by the panic of 1857, his losses were less than one-half per cent
 MT. Thurber's next undertaking in the same line was for four years with Gardner, Brewer X Gompany's New York house, and from there to A. T. Stewart x Gompany's. where he had charge of the several domestic wool en mills owned by this concern. While in the employ of the latter firm it became apparent to MT. Thurber that he was carrying too heavy a load so, by the advice of his physician, he followed out long chirished plan by retiring to the old home on the Heights in 1875, for recuperation, leaving his two sons in New York in the same kind of business.
 MT. Thurber has since held minor town offices and in 1851 represented the town in the legislature For a long time he has been identified with the First Congregational church, and has held offices in the church society, and served as treasurer for period of years
 Mir. Thurbers wife was Miss Els ther Cary of Providence. She died about 20 years ago Two sons were born to them one died about 30 years ago, the other, Charles J. Thurber of Hartford, is teacher of art at the Good Will Club of that city, and other classes.
 Besides his son, MT. Thurber leaves a sister, Mrs. Frances Agatha Bugbee of Putnam, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mrs. E. B. Kent of Putnam and Mrs. Ebenezer Bishop of Boston, are nieces.
 The funeral will be from the Put nam Heights Congregations church, Sunday afternoon at o'clock, Rev F. D. Sargent of the Second Congre- gational church officiating. Burial will be in Putnam Heights cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25

Holyoke for a new part. This proved untrue, for the work was all done by the superintendent and men of Put nam, and about II o'clock water again began to course through the pipes. While there is water today there is little pressure, as 1t is being used about as fast as the pump can supply it. It is now well-known fact that the city plant is, under normal conditions, taxed to capacity at all times
 When the supply began to give out people thought that pipes were freez ing. Many started to thaw out for themselves. Others called plumbers. Telephone lines all over the city were kept busy. In the office of The PA TRI0T, where water power Is used. the lack of water was discovered when it was time to go to press on the inside of the paper. The heavy press made a couple of revolutions and came to a standstill like balky horse. A call to the water department developed the bad situation confront ing the city. The PATRIOT was therefore able to set citizens, who 'phoned right in, right, and saved a lot of trouble to householders and plumbers
 Wherever there was a well, bucket brigades were in evidence. Many peo- pie melted snow for water in their homes. Laborers were seen seeking place to wash up,' and the soda fountains did lively business quenehine many thirsts.
 But good fortune smiled on Put nam. There was no fire and aside from inconvenience the city experi- enced no trouble.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25
FUELLESS DAYS AND GARFIELD
 HOLIDAY OBSERVED CHEERFULLY
Mills That Closed Friday Allowed Begin Operations
 Again on Monday.
You Couldn't Buy Drink, Cigar a Cigarette.

The five-day shut down of factories fp conserve coal proved but a three day shut down for some mills in Put man. Some were given exemption because making war material and were allowed to start up in full oper- ation on Monday Among these were the Putnam Woolen Company, the Waterman Worsted Company and the Manhassett Manufacturing Company All of these three mills are making war fabrics The Hammond Knowl- ton silk mill operated under water power without using coal This com pany is also working on war orders. Tn the north end of the city the mills were idle.
 Monday was a holiday That is for some. It was a most unusual situa- ton and on account of conflicting constructions placed upon the orders of Fuel Administrator Garfield, mer- chants were at a loss as to just what they could or couldn't do To play safe most of them closed their stores all day The grocery stores opened; :; so did the tobacco stores and drug stores. Being open they thought they could sell anything. The local fuel administrator, Charles Dean, soon got busy and told them that the sale of cigars, cigarets and tobacco was tabooed. Also the sale of confection- cry and soda The pool rooms were told they could keep open but could not sell anything. They care under the head of amusements.
 Monday was a most peculiar day. Ii was like Sunday but still unlike it. IL resembled a holiday, but was not the same. It was fifty-ffty cross between the two The saloons were closed down tight It was as easy to get a glass of soda as it was to find 2 highball in the middle of the Sa- hara If one wanted smoke he had to be put through the third de- green and then probably came away empty handed "So sorry, but we can not sell smokes today" This was the only satisfaction one got and then he would go out and beg the mak- ings."
 Putnam does not have any lobster palaces or cabarets. It has not reach ed that stage yet. The movies provid- ed the only diversion, and the movies did a good business. Those who want ed 10 do something real desperate and
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25
Police Put On Guard City Against Fire-Chemicas
 Would Have Beer Only Means of Fighting Flames.
CITIZENS THINK IT A FREEZE-UP WHEN WATER GIVES oUT-SOME TRY TO THAW OUT, OTHERS
 CALL PLUMBERS
Work All Night and City Has Water at
 Low Pressure Today.

The city of Putnam was without drop of water in it's water system Thursday evening. The engine at the pumping station broke down between four and five o'clock and there was not water enough to use the water power pump. The standpipe on Oak mill was soon drawn dry and no wa ter was to be had
 A bolt dropped off of the engine and broke follower plate, putting the power plant out of commission. City officials were informed of the break, and were soon at the pumping station in Harrisville engaged in mak- ing repairs.
 The drouth was first felt on Oak till and other high points It gradu- ally worked downward and the low est spot in the city was the last place to draw a few drops from the city's none dry system.
 Railroad officials sent out warning and engines took on an extra supply north and south. east and west, of Putnam, as there was none to be had here "Supposing fire should break out" was the thought upper most in peoples minds. Mayor Mar " was keeping in touch with the sit nation, making several trips to the jumping station. He ordered all of the special policemen out to guard inc city, but had fire broken out there was no means of fighting it ex- s.ept chemicals. But fire didn't break out, fortunately. Everything possible was done to safeguard the city, and the men worked as hard as they could to get the water to flow Ing again. It was rumored in the city that it would be necessary to sent to
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25

squander their money passed through the theatre doors and blinked at sev- erel reels of pictures No young man had to treat his best girl to soda or ice cream afterwards. Of course they invited them to indulge, but it was only bluff pure and simple, for they knew they couldn't spend the ex- tra dime they had in their jeans.
 One young man purchased bag of peanuts. He was a king among his chums and they wanted to know through what back door he went to get the fruit Probably the store keep CT that sold the nickel bag eased his conscience by calling the five-a-bags food
 In the office buildings some offices were closed. Others, who had busi- ness that wouldn't wait, wore over coats Some had heat to keep the pipes from freezing" and also kept themselves from freezing. Charles Dean was on the job all day and said that the people were obeying the or der very well.
 There are eight more Garfield Mon days, unless the order is modified But people will not get caught in the same box twice They will lay in a store of things that they can't get on Saturday and enjoy them on Monday somewhere where fire can burn and burn legally. But they tell us that the fuel conservation plan works we'll !; that it has helped relieve the conges- tion; that as war measure it has been success. If this be so we guess we can stand it and look pleasant.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25
ARTIST T. J. THURBER
 DIED THURSDAY
End Came at 10.45 O'Clock At His Home, Putnam Heights, Following Stroke of Apo plexy, Monday.
Was a We'll Known Man and Amateur Painter.-His Picture of Wolf Den Hangs In Governor
 Office.

Artist Thomas Jones Thurber died at his home on Putnam Heights at 10.45 o'clock, Thursday morning, fol- lowing stroke of apoplexy, Monday night. from which he never regained consciousness. He was in his s1th year.
 Mir. Thurbers death came as q great surprise. He was in the busi- ness section of the city Monday after noon greeting friends with his ever ready smile and ready wit. 1t is not greatly exaggerating to say that ev- eryone knew Artist Thurber and all
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25
COMMON COUNCIL ENDORSES 12
 MEN F0R HOSE CO. NJ. 1
ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF FIRST ASSISTANT B. K. SMITH,
 LAYS MATTER OF APPOINTING ASSISTANTS OVER

sented in New York for l3 years. the last three years being allowed an in terest in the business The selling of ones own goods was considered a doubtful experiment until this new departure of Mr Harris from com mission house to the distribution of his large account through his own agent proved a success under MT
 Thurber's management, and though his commencement in 1856 was sud
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who knew him liked hl.n He was~of kindly disposition, always ready to give helping hand to any worthy object, loved little children, and was a staunch enemy of intemperance. He was broad minded man and was well posted on the current events of the day.
 Mir Thurber developed an artistic talent, and his pictures have fire quently been exhibited and admired. While he called himself an amateur paiater and painted for the love of art, his work was of high standard. His paintings of the Wolf Den and of Cargill Falls have attracted wide no- tice, and a picture of the historic "den," done by MT Thurber, hangs in the governors office at Hartford. He was always ready with his brush and has painted fancy signs, menus and various artistic decorations for many occasions. He also painted the rolls of honor for the Congregational and Baptist churches. His paintings of historical characters and places adorn many walls They are seen in the schools, the Children's Home and in the rooms of the D. A. R. He has presented thousands of dollars worth of paintings throughout this section, and all are highly prized.
 In his interest for little children it was worthy of note that he was a reg ular attendant at the annual meetings of the Windham County Temporary Home. He was always called upon for remarks, and his appeal for the little ones touched the hearts of all. But he interspersed his remarks with bits of humor, and always left his au- dience cheery in the sunshine of his parting words. A gentleman. of the old school was Thomas J. Thurber. None were too humble for his recog milton and none were too poor to re- ceive his hearty hand clasp. He dis persed sunshine in his path and made the world a better, brighter world for his presence.
 Mr. Thurber was born in Chepach- ct, R. L, May 29th, 1881, son of Hen ry and Mary Hope (Jones) Thurbef and was one of family of II chil- dren. He was a lineal descendant of Governor Jones of Rhode Island, and after receiving a high school educa tion came from Providence in 1916 with his fathers family to reside in North killingly, since incorporated within the limits of the town of Put nam, and is now known as Putnam Heights.
 After spending six years and at taining his majority in 1852, he re- turned to Providence and entered the . employ of the New England agency of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Co. His principals were the most sympa- thetic merchants, and rigidly exacting in their requirements of mercantile details. He served them four years and considered his subquent business success due to the thorough training he received.
 His next engagement was agent for Edward Harris, woolen manufac- turer of Woonsocket, whom he repre-
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25
LARGEST MAN IN PUTNAM CRIT.
 ICALLY ILL
"Huek" Laparle Weighs 375 Pounds.

Uhic, 'Huck" Laparle, a bar tend CT in the north end of the city, is se- riously ill at his home on Battey street.
 MT. Laparle was 40 years old the 7th of this month, and his weight is 375 pounds. He is doubtless the heaviest man in Putnam He is well known and we'll liked by the resi- tents of the north end of the city, which he seldom leaves. He has been employed for some years by Frank NJ Benoit at the corner of Church and Providence streets
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25

who knew him liked hI.n. YIe was2of a kindly disposition, always ready to give a helping hand to any worthy object, loved little children, and was staunch enemy of intemperance. He was broad minded man and was well
 posted on the current events of the
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-25

Charles Dean, local fuel admin istrator, has decided that printing offices must observe the remaining eight fuelless Mondays by closing. The PATRIOT will close in ac- cordance with this order, but will keep open for business Saturday afternoons during this period
 The PATRIOT will be publish ed as usual Friday afternoon. in time to catch the afternoon car riers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
king. with his mouth full Of curry,

King, with his mouth full of curry,
did not answer, but his eyes smiled.
After lunch he was closeted with
the general again for twenty minutes.
Then one of the generals carriages
took him to the station; and it did not
appear to trouble him at all that the
other occupant of the carriage was the
self-same Major Hyde who had sat
next him at lunch. In fact, he smiled
SO pleasantly that hyde grew exas-
perated. Neither Of them spoke. AT
the station Hyde lost his temper open
ly, and King left him abusing an un-
happy native servant.
The station was crammed to suffo-
cation by a crowd that roared and
writhed and smelt to high heaven. But
the general himself had telephoned for
Kings reservation, so he took his time.
There were din and stink and dust be-
meath savage sun, shaken into re-
verberations by the scream of an en-
gine's safety valve. 1t was India in es-
sence and awake Linda arising out
Of lethargy India as she is more
often nowadays-and 1t made King,
for the time being of the Khyber rifles.
happier than some other men can be in
bathrooms.
Any one who watched him-and
there was at least one man who did
must have noticed his strange abil-
ity, almost like that Of water, to reach
the point he aimed for, through, and
not around, the crowd.
He neither showed nor argued. Or
ders and blows would have been equal
ly useless, for had it tried the crowd
could not have obeyed, and it was in
no mind to try. Without the least ap-
parent effort he arrived-and there is
no other word that quite describes it
he arrived. He climbed into his car
riage and leaned from the window.
"Why are you here?p asked an acid
voice behind him; and without troub-
ling to turn his head, he knew that
Major Hyde was to be his carriage
mate again.
"Orders," said King.
SIS that your answer2" asked the
major. Baked ambition is an ugly
horse to ride. He had tried for a
command but had been shelved.
II have sufficient authority" said
King, unruff1ed. He spoke as if he were
thinking of something entirely differ
ent. His eyes were as If they saw the
major from very long way off and
rather approved of him on the whole.
"Show me your authority, pleased"
King dived into an inner pocket and
produced a card that had about ten
words written ON its face, above q
generals signature. Hyde read 1t and
passed 1t back.
$50 you're one Of those, are you r
he said in tone Of voice that would
start fight in some parts Of the world
and in some services. But King nodded
cheerfully, and that annoyed the major
more than ever; he snorted, closed his
mouth with a snap and turned to re-
arrange the sheet and pillow on his
berth.
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do not dr1se to the station to meet
captains very often; yet King climbed
into The dogcart unexcitedly, after
keeping the general waiting while he
checked trunk!
The general cracked his whip with
out any other comment than smile.
A blood mare tore sparks out of the
macadam, and a dusty military road
began to ribbon out between the
wheels. Sentries in unexpected places
announced themselves with q ring of
shaken steels as their rifles came to
the present" which courtesies the
general noticed with a raised whip.
onetIe dogcart's high front seat. star
-iag straight ahead of him between
the horses eats. King listened. The
general did neArIy all the talking.
.sThe Rorth's the danger"
King grunted with the lids half-low-
cred over full. dark eyes. He did not
look especially handsome in that at
titude. Some men swear he looks like
a Roman, and others liken him to q
gargoyle, an of them choosing to ig-
more the smile that can transform his
whole, face INSTANTLY.
~W3re d4V,ding India of troops
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CHAPTER II.

The train pulled out, amid a din Of
voices from the left-behind that nearly
drowned the painting Of the overloaded
engine. Hyde oil but stripped himself
and drew on striped pajamas. King
was content to lie in shirt sleeves on
the other berth, with knees raised, so
that Hyde could not overlook the gen.
erals papers. At his ease he studied
them one by one, memorizing string
of names, with details as to their own
ers' antecedents and probable present
whereabouts. There were several
photographs in the packet, and he
studied them very carefully indeed.
But much most carefully Of all he
examined Yasnini's portrait, returning
to it again and again. He reached the
conclusion In the end that when 1t was
taken she had been cunningly dis
guised.
"This was intended for purpose Of
Identification Mt given time and
place." he told himself.
"Were you muttering at mel" asked
Hyde.
mo sir. Nothing of the sort in
tended"
Hyde turned an indignant back on
him, and King studied the back as If
he found it interesting. On the whole
he looked sympathetic, so it was as
well that Hyde did not look around.
Baked ambition as rule loathes sym
pathy.
After many prickly-hot, interminable,
jolting hours the train drew up at
Rawal-Pindi station. Instantly King
was ON his feet with his tunic on, and
he was out on the blazing hot platform
before the trains motion had quite
ceased.
He began to walk up and down, not
elbowing but percolating through the
crowd, missing nothing worth noticing
in all the hot kaleidoscope and seeming
to find new amusement at every turn.
1t was not in the least astonishing that
a well-dressed native should address
him presently, for he looked genial
enough to be asked to hold baby.
King himself did not seem surprised at
all. Far from it; he looked pleased.
"Eixcuse me, sir" said the man in
glib babu English. II am seeking Cap
tain King sahib, for whom my brother
is veree anxious to he servant. Can
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CHAPTER L..


The men who govern India-more
power to them and her !--are few.
Those who stand in their way and pre-.
tend to help them with flood OF
words are a host The charge has
seen the light In print that 1ndia-weil-
spring of plague and sudden death
and money lenders-has sold her soul
to twenty succeeding conquerors In
turn.
So when the world war broke the
world was destined to be surprised on
India's account. The Red sea, full OF
racing transports crowded with dark
skinned gentlemen, whose one prayer
was that the war might not be over
before they should have struck blow
for Britain, was the Indian army's an
swer to the press.
More than one, nation was deeply
shocked by India's answer to "prac-
tees" that had extended over years.
But there were men in India who
learned to love India long ago with
that love that casts out fear, who knew
exactly what was going to happen and
could therefore afford to wait for or
ders instead of running round In rings.
Athelstan King, for instance, moth
ing yet but a captain unattached, sat
In meagerly furnished quarters with
his heels on table. He is not a
doctor, yet he read a book on sur
gerry; and when he went over to the
club he carried the book under his
arm and continued to read it there.
In the other room where the telegraph
blanks were Uttered in confusion oil
about the floor, the other officers sent
kilograms and forgot King, who sat
and smoked and read about surgery
and before he had nearly finished one
box of .cheroots general at Peshawur
wiped bald red skull and sent him
an urgent telegram.
Come Mt oncel" it said simply.
King was at Lahore, but miles don't
matter when the dogs of war are
loosed. The right man goes to, the
right place at the exact right time
then, and the fool goes to the wall. In
that one respect war is better than
some kinds of peace. -
In the train on the way to PeShawur
he was not troubled by forced con,
versation. Consequently he reached
Peshawur comfortable, in spite of the
heat. And his genial manner Of salut-
ing the full-general who met him with
dogcart at Peshawur station was
something scandalous. Full-generals,
particularly in the early days Of war,
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dressed as q dancing woman, yet very
few dancing women could afford to be
dressed as she was.
The general watched his face with
eyes that missed nothing.
Remember said work with her !"
King looked up and nodded.
"They say she's three parts Rus
sian," said the general. ITO my knowl-
edge she speaks Russian like q native,
and about twenty other tongues as
well, including English. She was the
girl widow of a rascally hill rajah.
I've heard she loved her rajah. And
I've heard she didn't! There's another
story that she poisoned him. ] know
she got away with his money-and
that's proof enough of brainsl Some
say she's a she-devil. I thi that's
an exaggeration, but bear in mind
she's dangerOus!"
King grinned. A man who trusts
Eastern women over readily does not
rise far in the secret service.
IF you've got nous enough to keep
on her soft side and use her-not let
her use you-you can keep the Hills
quiet and the Khyber safe! If you
can contrive that-now-in this pinch
there's no limit for you! Com
mander in chief shall be your job be-
fort you're sixty!"
King pocketed the photograph and
papers. "I'm well enough content.
sir, as things are" he said quietly.
The general paced once across the
room and once back again, with hands
behind him. Then he stopped in front
Of King.
mo man in India has sitter task
than you have now! A jihad launched
from the Hills would mean anarchy
in the plains. That would entail send
ing back from France an army that
can't be spared. There must be no
jihad, Kingl There must-not-be-
one! Keep that in your headl"
"What arrangements have been
made with her, sir?"
practically nonel She's watching
the spies in Delhi. but they're likely
to break for the Hills any minute.
4ACA LACy IL bC uAACotCus WHICH, lAtdL
happens the fate Of India may be in
your hands and hers! Get out of my
way now, until tifIin-timel"
In way that some men never learn,
King proceeded to efface himself en-
tirely among the croy+d in the hall,
contrivlng to say nothing Of any ac-
count to anybody until the great gong
doomed and the general led them all
in to bis long dining table. Yet he
did not look furtive or secretive. No
body noticed him, and he noticed ev-
erybody. There is nothing whatever
secretive about that.
The fare was plain, and the meal
perfunctory affair. The general and
his guests were there for no other
reason than to eat food. and only the
man who happened to seat himself
next to King-a major by the name
of Hyde-spoke to him at all.
"Why aren't you with your regl-
ment?" he asked.
Because the general asked me to
lunch, siri"
Il suppose you've been Fostering
him for an apnointment r.