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Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09

At the regular meeting of the COM
aes council Tuesday evening reso-
lution was unanimously passed pro-
tesafng against the raise in telephone
rates. The resolution was presented
~ Alderman George L. Padgett, and
was ~ follows:
Resolution
Resoived-That this council pro-
test against the increase in telephone
rxtes. That the new rates are in
equitable and in excess of any in
crease In wages of the company's en-
pioyes and impose and unnecessary
and unreasonable burden on the tran
ssction of business; and that copies of
this resolution be sent to Hon. A. s.
BSrieson. postmaster general, and
senators from Connecticut in Con-
gresz. and the public utilities commits
s,on.
To Collect Back Taxes
Relative to the collection of back
taxes, Alfred Bonneville, city tax col
lector, stated that the tax on the Law
Ter property on Pomfret street had
been paid.
In relation to the sprinkling tax
charged against w. S. Johnson the
tax collector said that Mr.. Johnson
wanted to be assured that the sprink-
ling was done. Superintendent of
streets, Frank Dumas, said that the
spriskiing was done the whole length
IF Church street and on Fenner
street said it was done at Mr.. John
sons request. The council directed
ne tax collector to collect the tax.
A member asked concerning the
saatter Of collecting the tax levied
sgaisst Eugene Mignault for 1916,
sad the tax collector said that suit
had been started by the corporation
coupsei, but that it has never been as
signed in court. This matter was re-
ferred to the finance committee to in
vestigate and report.
Regarding another back sidewalk
assessment levied against Judge F. F.
Russell. Mr.. Russell sent communi-
cation to the council stating that
here had been a mistake, which he
had fully explained to members OF
tho highway committee. He said that
the work was done while the family
Sas away and that he did not think he
shonld be made to pay.
Alderman Johnson said there was
.svas Justice In Mr.. Russell's claim as
he sidewalk reported out of repair
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09

Mayor Marcy has stated that the dea-
egates will be given the ''glad han6'e
and made to feel that they are WEI
come. Business men have ben re-
quested To decorate their stores in er-
der to lend color to the occasion.
Cargill Council is live Organise
ton. The work Of preparing for suclh
a gathering as the state convention h
considerable, but it is assured that tie
visitors from all parts of the state win
go home with fine impression q
Cargill Council as entertainers and Of
Putnam as a convention city.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09

1t is expected that there will be at
east 200 Knights in Putnam, and al
,eady reservations have been made
'or 1875 delegates and 18 state officers.
The coming of William j. Mulligan
# Thompsonville, National Chairman
If War Activities, lends additional in
crest to the convention this year, as
re will doubtless have something of
interest to tell the delegates. State
Deputy William j. Cronin of New Ha-
zen will also be present as will other
members high in the order.
Delegates will arrive all day Sun
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09
PUTNAM IS OVER
SO Is STATE

Putnam and the state of Connect
cut are over the top in the Victory
Loan drive. While this is gratifying
it is no more than was expected, as
the citizens of this commonwealth
have been very loyal to the govern
ment in all matters pertaining to the
war.
The campaign locally was success
full from the start, and it was not
found necessary to make the usual
house to house canvass.
From all towns in this section come
favorable reports and all have or viii
have their quotas by Saturday night.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09

hall will be beautifully decorated for
the occasion, and there will be good
music provided
Tuesday morning the delegates will
attend mass at 9 o'clock at st. Mary's
church and following this the business
session will open in the Empire thea
tire at 10 o'clock. 1t is expected that
the business session will close early
in the afternoon, and at o'clock
banquet will be served in the Elks'
club. Postmaster Alexander Gilman
is chairman of the banquet committee
and the dinner will be served under
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09
X. OF E.. BIG STATE CONVENTION
OPENS SUNDAY FOR THREE DAYS
WILLIAM MuLIGAN NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF WAR ACTIVITIES
ENT-ALso STATE DEPUTY WILLIAM j. cRoNIN
slight Seeing Monday Followed By BaConvenon Tuesday
By

the supervision of L. +. Robbins-
The banquet is the concluding feature
of the convention.
Armand Montville is chairman q
the committee in charge of the con-
cert and ball and the public is invited.
Tickets are now on sale.
The convention is something that
will bring Putnam into the limelight-
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09
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JOLLY CLUB PLAYS WHIST

The Jolly Club, composed Of la
dies, held a whist Wednesday night
at the home Of Mrs Simon BERTHA
ume, Battey street. The first prize, .
silk petticoat, was won by Mrs. John
Duffy; the second prize, six cut glass
tumblers, was awarded Mrs. Alfred
Bodo. The consolation prize, pickle
dish, was awarded Mrs. Napoleon
Benoit.
The club has held 10 enjoyable
meetings, one with each member OF
the club. The second series of meet
ings begins next Tuesday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09

day and in the evening the third de-
gree will be worked in Red Mems hall.
Monday will be spent in sight-see-
ing. Automobiles will convey visit
ing brothers through the beautiful
country and points of in
terest will be visited.
Monday evening the convention
ball will be held in Union hall. The
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09
PUTNAM COUNTRY CLUB WHIST

There will be card evening. at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Wheelock
Tuesday, May goth, at 8 o'clock, for
the members of the Putnam Country
club and their friends. Those desir-
inc tables or places reserved, should
notify the committee, Mrs. z. G.
Morse. Mrs. Silas Wheelock, Mrs.
William Rafferty,, Mrs. Frank Thayer
and Mrs. Omer Milot. Tickets, so
cents.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09
TROLLEY HITS
AUTO TRUCK
Motorman Fails to Heed Warn
ing Signal and Keeps Right
On.
Truck Damaged; Also a Piano

The south bound trolley car. that
left Putnam center at 10.45 o'clock
Monday evening with John Weaver
as motorman, struck an auto truck
owned by Fred Carlson of Waterford
which was backed up in front of the
home of the late f. M. Arnold, Grove
street. The forward part of the
truck was damaged and piano that
was being loaded on the rear end of
the truck was thrown to the sidewalk
and smashed.
Mr.. Carlson and three other men
were with the truck When they saw
the trolley approaching one Of the
men ran down the track to signal the
motorman to stop. Instead Of stop
ping, according to the man who went
to make the signal, the car was speed
ed up and he had to jump to escape
being run down.
Officer Laird went to the scene OF
the accident. He says that he asked
Weaver why he did not stop ana
that Weaver replied that he did not
know.
The impact turned the large Inter-
national truck an angle Of As de-
grees. The right front mud guard,
the right light and the motor were
damaged. The piano was badly brok-
en-. People were awakened by the
noise of the collision and soon a
crowd gathered. The men on the au-
to were requested to appear in the
city court Tuesday morning and did
so. but no action was taken, as it was
not in the jurisdiction of a criminal
court.
J
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09
WAR RELIC TRAIN
WILL STOP SATURDAY

The War Relic train. which is maxi
ing a tour to stir up interest in tho
Victory Loan campaign, is scheduled
to stop at Putnam Saturday, betwess
4 and o'clock p. m. The train may
be found on track at the railroad
station.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09
Third Degree Sunday Nights

Arthur L. DIVERT, general chair
man of the entertainment committee
for the state convention of the
Knights of Columbus. to be held in
Putnam next week. reports that he
and his subcommittee have praetie-
ally all arrangements completed for
the big affair.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09

NOTICE TO USERS OF ELECTRIC
ITY

Owing to changes being made in
our power plant it viii be necessary
for us to shut off all current from one
to four o'clock next Sunday after
noon. Putnam Light & Power Co.
Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09

CONTINUED on Page T~o)
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
SENATOR WARNS
|. Rent BOOSTERS
Illinois Scion Threatens to
Work for Removal
Of Capital.

II rent profiteering continues in
the District of Columbia, Senator
Lawrence Y. Sherman, of Illinois.
proposed drastic remedy. nothing
less than the wiping out of Wash
ington as the Capital City alto
gether.
He declares he will Introduce a
bill moving the National Capital to
st. Louis. or some other central city,
If the Washington Landlords make
big boosts" in their rents when
the Salisbury act ceases to be in
effect.
Five hundred million dollars will
pay for all the government build
ings in Washington" he says. They
could be erected in some other city
for that cost. That is a small sum
today. comparatively speaking.
Il do not think that many per-
sons here realize the extent of the
feeling that has been aroused
among members of Congress by the
eXorbitant charges. for rent and
food and clothing they have been
compelled to pay in Washington. A
bill of the kind I propose to intro
duce will have strong support"
Senator Sherman may be chair
man of the Senate Committee on
the District OF Columbia.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
Time Brings Joy
And Happiness
As the Hours Pass the Coming of
Baby Draws Nearer--Are
You Prepared?

No woman awaiting the Joy OF
coming motherhood should allow the
days to pass without using the won
derful penetrating application. Moth
er'S Friend.
BY its regular use throughout the
period the system is prepared for the
coming event and strain and tension
is relieved. 1t renders the broad. fat
abdominal muscles plant and they
readily yield to natures demand Tor
expansion. As a result the nerves
ure not drawn upon with that pecu-
liar wrenching strain, and nausea.
nervousness. bearing-dOwH an d
stretching pains are counteracted.
The abdomen expands easily when
baby arrives and the hours at the
crisis are paturalFy less. Pain and
danger as a consequence IS avoided.
Mothers Friend not only allays dis
tress in advance. but assures a speedy
recovery for the mother. The skin
Is kept soft and smooth and natural
and free from disagreement
Write to the Bradfeld Regulator
Company. Dept. ]. Lamar Building,
Atlanta, Georgia, for their Mother
hood Book. and procure a bottle OF
Mothers Friend from the druggist.
1t is Just as standard as anything
you can think of.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
Senator Lodge Stands
For Unamended League

Indefinite delay in the final peace
settlement will result from Senate
amendment of the peNce treaty. Sena-
tor Hitchcock. administra ton leader,
said yesterday in a statemgnt reply
ing to Senator Lodges declaration that
the league of nations covenant must
be amended.
1T must be evident to everybody"
said Hitchcock. that while the Senate
can amend the treaty, such amended
treaty is a new treaty whether IL
strikes out or amends the league of
nations provision. 1t could not pos
Sibly go into effect until all the ma
tions party to the treaty accepted the
same amendment. II one refused to
accept it. it would proG,ce a deadlock
and make peace impossible. For all
TO accept any Senate amendments.
even if it were possible. would require
a long time. and that would greatly
delay the advent of peace.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

Andrew j. Huss is assistant fore
man in the night monotype section.
and George l.. Eichhorn is deskman.
New monotype machinists are Joseph
N Benner. Oscar z. Homer. and Will
liam III. Kauffman; operators. Leon
ard E Butsch. George Fl. NJ. DAHL
Charles B. Deeter. John c. Euler.
Evan ]. Fuge, Baniel 3. Hallock. Fer
nando Harrison, Samuel NJ. Holt
George G.. Klinknett. August F. Lau-
fer. Harry C. Murray. John ]. Quinn.
Gregory w Shaed. Herbert l.. Shank.
John P Smith. Herman c. Summer.
Arthur ]. Wadsworth. Sylvester T.
Williams: compositors. Harry G. An
MS. Arthur B. Baker, Henry NJ. BaX-
ter. Hunter :. Edington, Carl l. Hall.
Harry NJ James, Edward A. Jehli,
Will X. Martin. Michael T. Mellen.
William r. Picard. John W. Powers.
Harrison Reed. Wellin-;r-. e. Robin
son. Charles H. Rockwell. j. Fred
RoNbrough. Alonzo 4. SChreckengosI,
John I. Stewart. Stephen Z. Storer.
Harrison II. Talbot. Percy s Wallace.
Charles II. Weaver: caster helpers.
Paul j. BattenfieId. Writ T. Boswell.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
COMMEND KENYON'S
LABOR LAW IDEAS

New York. May 2o.-Frank B.
Morrison, secretary of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. comment
ing this afternoon on Senator Ken
yon's program of labor laws, said
it was 'in harmony with the recon-
struction plans of the federation"
The enactment of the eight
points into law will minimize the
present unrest in the United States"
said Morrison. Their enactment
would to a great measure. eliminate
the effects of l. W. w. and Bolshe-
visit agitation. Salaries must be
adapted so there will he wage in
creases TO meet the high cost of
living"
Morrison expressed regret that
Kenyon did not mention the eight
hour law.
Regarding President Wilson's plea
for characterization of industry,
Morrison said:
Il believe the Presidents words
will have good effect on en-
ployers."
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
BUREAUOF
ENGRAVING
AND PRINTING
essx NEWS

There Is a movement on foot to
form a union of the machinists' help
ers employed in the bureau = this
union to be affiliated with the. Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. An inter
estedNare TequeEted to Ges I'm touch
with Mr.. Mockabee. Of the machifH
shop. This seems TO be q move in
the right direction. and should lie
popular with all those affected.
Ffan! McCann. assistant 10 the
lockrrIith. Is taking some more Of
his annual leaVe.- Lucky hoy, Frank.
How can YOU do that?
Samuel V. Smallwood. pre5smah in
the surface division. has been absent
for the Tast few days on account OF
illness IN his family.
Don't fail to sample those dough-
nuts on sale in the lunchroom in
connection with the Salvation Army
drive. They are good. too.
Giles Eubsnks, of the stamp per
forating division, who underwent an
operation recently. is reported to he
improving
Miss Mary Ashford. Of the stamp
book division. is on Rave
William T. Wells. skilled heper. who
resigned his position in the machine
shop several weeks ago. has been re-
appointed and assigned, to the bu-
reau's garage. II
T. W. Jones. of the wetting division.
has been busil' engaged for the past
few days moving into his new home
Miss Ella Updike. of the wetting di-
vision. will spend the remainder OF
the month at her home down in Vir-
ginia.
Miss c. Gleason. Of the wetting di-
vision. is visiting friends in Balti-
more. Md
Edward r. Williams, machinist,
who is a member of the central COM
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
Maj. Gen. Duncan Is New
Head of Camp Merritt

Maj. Gen. George b. Duncan has
been assigned to command at Camp
Merritt. N. j.. according to a War
Department announcement.
Maj Gen. Charles II. Muir. COM
manding the Twenty-eighth Divi-
sion. is upon completion of the de-
Mobilization of the Twenty-eighth,
to report for temporary duty at
Washington. after which he will be
commandant of the general service
schools at Fort Leavenworth. Kans.
Maj. Gen. Holbrook, now at Camp
Grant. Rockford. ILL.,. is to report
at Hoboken for transportation to
France where he will be assigned
to duty by Gen. Pershing.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

H
mittee on reclassifcation. is rendering
valuable service to the employees In
filling out their questionnaires.
Thomas J. Kelley. Offset pressman.
of the surface division. took yester-
day off. and spent part Of the time
sightseeing through the bureau with
friends.
3. T. Thornett. of the printing d.
vision. is putting in some strong
iicks on his farm at Clarendon. Va
The engraving division reports the
following on the sick list: Miss Annie
Harding. Miss Kennedy and Walter
Saunders.
Mrs. Z. Conners, entry clerk in the
wetting division. is Nout for a few
days.
Miss Annie Colvin. Of the stamr
book division. is back after a short
vacation.
W. P. Shemire. of the wetting divi-
sion. is taking weeks leave.
Mrs. Jennings, OF the stamp gum
ming division. is absent on account
of illness in her family.
Mrs. Letitia Lewis. of the stamT
perforating division. is on the sicl
list.
The following are absent from ths
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
.S0L0N FAv0RS
D.C.REFERENDUM
Representative Dyer Would
Have Citizens Vote on
Suffrage Question.

a referendum to determine the SEN
timents of the inhabitants of WASH
inston on local suffrage and home
rule is proposed in a bill soon to be
introduced in the House by Repre-
sentative Dyer, of Missouri.
The bill will provide for a referen-
dum vote on whether the city desires
suffrage. and If so. in what form;
whether the majority of citizens de-
SIRE representation in the House ana
senate. with the voting privilege, OF
merely non-voting delegates in each
body.
questions as to the exact measure
OF local self-Governnent will be in
ciuded. and provision will be made
. Tor the holding of primaries in con-
nection with the referendum.
Representative Dyer, a former
/ Washington lawyer, is deeply inter-
ested in all matters pertaining TO
the welfare of the city.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
SENATE TO PROBE
TEACHERS SUSPENSION

A Congressional inquiry into the
circumstances surrounding the sus-
pension of Miss Alice Wood for al
legged Bolshevik utterances in the
public schools seemed assured yes
terday. when Senator Jones, of
Washington. introduced a resolu-
tion providing for such an investi-
cation. II Was referred to the Com
mittee on Audit and Control
senator Jones made IL clear that
he was not proposing a defense OF
Boishevism, but an inquiry into all
the facts of the case.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
START WORK ON
APPROPRIATIONS
Congress Moves to Keep
Departments from Be-
ing Stranded"

Resolutions providing immediate
relief for the government depart
ments and covering current expendi-
lures will be the first reported out
by the House Appropriations Com
niittee.
After mct ting of the commit
tee. Chairman Good announced that
it's attention would be devoted en-
tirely to keeping from being
stranded" for the present.
Hearings on the bills INTRODUCED
yesterday. which carry more than
S20h. .e90.o6G in deficiency estimates
will start at once. Good said. None
OF the larger appropriation bills
such as tie army. navy or rail-
raaGs. viii be taken up for ton
days OF more. he reported.
Budget Bill Near Completion.
Good has practically complete
hisi bill rroV,ding for a budget
system.
The House Appropriations Commit
tee has begun it's work with bills
distributing more than $3.50. 900. 900
before 1t. OF this, approximately
SO. $50 100000 represents appropria-
tions which failed to pass last ses-
sion. Bills introduced so far ear
rled more than 5000. 900. 900. and all
are to make up deficiencies.
Appropriations aggregating ap-
proXimately 5000. 900. 900 are in
cluded in the army bill Needs OF
the railroads under Federal control
represent s750.000.OOO, while the
Navy Departments financial re-
quirements total $751;. 200. 900.
s6OO.OOO.oOO for Shipping Board.
The sundry civil bill, which car
ries an appropriation of $500, ,OOo.-
900 for the Shipping Board, will
make a total of $500. 900 600 avail
able for use of government depart
ments.
In the third deficiency bill the ap-
preparations amount to $1,000. 900. The
! District of Columbia needs $4,000. .0l0
and the Indian appropriations aggre-
gate ll.0OO,OO0.
/ That the Railroad Administra ton
will increase the $7jO. 100000 it asked
| for in the last Congress is reEa rded as
certain Director General Hines hint
| ed recently that the new estimate
might run as high as $l.0O0, 900.
| The amount to be appropriated for
the roads. however. will depend large
/ ly on data now being gathered by the
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
Sealers of Weights
To Hold Conference

The twelfth annual conference Of
weights and measures officials begins
this morning at 10 O'Clock at the
Bureau OF Standards. Pierce NM road
and Connecticut avenue northwest
In the absence of Hon. william c.
Redfeld. Secretary of Commerce. lhe
address Of welcome to the visiting
delegates will be delivered by Dr.
s. W. Stratton. director OF the Bureau
Of Standards. and president OF the
conference.
The morning session will be devotcd
to the report Of the secretary OF the
conference. Major L. A. Fischer. chief
Of the weights and measures section of
the Bureau and five-minute reports
by each of the State delegates, after
which a bu.fet luncheon will. he
served.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
WOMEN ARE CARELESS

This has been proved over and over
again during the war. They over
estimate their physical strength and
overtax it. Their ambition is COM
mendable. but does not compensate
Tor the hours and days of misery
caused by female ills brought on by ov-
erwork. Women who are weak. nervous,
Gespondent. with headaches. backache
and dragging-down pains should re-
member there is one tried and true
remedy. that is Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. now recognized
everywhere as the standard remedy
fer such ailments.-adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

stamp perforafing division On account
OF illness IN their respective homes:
Hickens. and Miss Katie Robinson.
The stamp perforating division re-
ports that its employees have about
completed the hllins out OF their oues-
tionnaires and are now awaiting re-
suits.
Miss Lula aioreland is on Nave
from the wetting tiivision.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21
BAND CONCERT PROGRAMS.

BY the L. S. Soldiers Home Band. this
evening. beginning AZ 6 O'clock John s.
VI. Zimmermann, director.
March, The American Ace''........ Hildreth
Overture, Poet aud Peasant" .......... Suppe
Idyl. Among the Lilies" Frey
International Fantasia. Hands Across the
sea .....-....--..-.-s.......-.. lODanl
Synopsis s-intrpductiOn: Canada, Scotland.
Italy, Sweden. Norway, Denmark, Eng
land. Cuba. Mexico. Austria. Ireland,
Spain. Japan. Russia. France. Final.
America and England
Japanese IntermeZzo. "Neykaya" .Gruenwald
Finale. The Rainbow Division" go Maurice
The star Spsneled Banner"
Potomac PARK this evening at p. m, by
the L. $. Marine Band. William Ssntel-
mann, leader.
PROGRAM
March, ''GladistrFs' s'..,.................So Sousa
Overture, I'll GnSrany" "................. Gomez
CaTTice "EsDa snole" Beaumont
Selection, 'Sweethesrts'' '.............. Herbert
Waltz, Village Swallows" "........... Strauss
Suite. Three Quotations" .Sousa
The King of France
b Il, Too, Was Born in Arcadia"
In Darkest Africa
Military Episode. ''rrooping the Colors'
'..'.-..-.. -.-...............SI Clalre.
The star Spangled Banner
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

Railroad Administration covering the
needs OF the indi,idual corporations.
ii was sad.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

Miss c. Gleason. of the wetfing di-
vision. is visiting friends in Balti-
more. Md
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

Edward r Williams, machinist,
who is a. member of the central COM
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

Moses Bretzfelder. of the job press
room, is suffering with another set
back. His nervous system is a COM
plete wreck, necessitating a series of
treatments. Bretz is con-
vinced that excessive overtime is at
the bottom of his trouble.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

Miss Ella Updike. of the wetting di-
vision. will spend the remainder OF
the month at her home down in Vir.
ginia.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

Henry E. Gouge resigned as a lino-
type operator Monday and will return
to Macon. Ga, to accept a situation.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-21

Sergeant Leonard C. Hopkins. of
Kelly Field No. .. San Antonio. Tex.
with Mrs. Hopkins. is visiting his
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry II. Hen
sci. as Third street southwest
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-07-16

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