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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07

Leaving the address of brother in
Wilimantic and a sister in Woonsock-
ct on the dresser in her room, and re-
naming there long enough to dress
in her street clothes, Irene Duval,
about 80 years old, employed as do
nestle at the Day Kimball hospital,
left that institution Saturday evening
by way of the fire escape and, after
wandering about the woods for near
ly four hours, threw herself into the
Little River near the bridge that
spans the narrow stream on the lower
end of Pomfret street.
Once in the icy water the woman
changed her mind She did not want
to die. Life looked more worth liv-
ing and she set up shout for help.
Her outcries attracted Archie Pau
auette, 81, who lives on farm on a
back road on the north end of Per-
rim hill. Paquette was on his way
home. He went to the bank and had
little difficulty in pulling the woman
out as she was not far from the shore.
Miss Duval asked that the ambu-
lance be summoned or else an auto
mobile. Pauquette says that he was
afraid that the woman would freeze
if he left her long enough to sum-
mon either vehicle and thought IL bet.
ter that she be made to walk. He led
her, half carrying her, to the hospital
where she was turned over to the
night nurses on duty, who were sur
prised and shocked when they heare
what had happened. Mrs. Barrett
acting matron while Miss Bloxham il
away, was notified and the young wo
man was put to bed and given atten
ton,
Apparently Miss Duval suffered M
ill effects from the wetting and ex
posture, for she recovered shortly ant
was able to tell about her actions. Or
Tuesday she was examined as to hel
mental state by DR.. Overlook and DR.
Billiard. They pronounced her men
tallv deranged and she was commit
ted to the State Hospital at Norwich
by Judge Flagg Of the Putnam pro
bate court.
Miss Duval has worked at the hos
pital on two different occasions. She
! has been employed for the past veal
and half as helper in the kitchen
According to those who have observ
ed her from day to day, she has acted
oueerly, and some say they are mo-
surprised at what she did Saturday
night. Relatives say that she has
brooded since her father died. Th'
family lived in Putnam for 25 years
the father being employed as a labor
err by the city. After his death Mrs
Duval went to Canada, where she now
resides. A brother lives in Whitman.
tic. He was summoned to see his sis
ter and came here A sister lives IN
Woonsocket.
1t is understood that Miss Duva
has expressed her sorrow for what
she did. She says she has had great
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07
TO JARVIS BROTH
ERS

Many friends and acquaintance of
William and Adolph Jarvis, recently
returned from France, are planning
to attend a reception given in their
honor in Odd Fellows hall, Saturday
night. There will be a fine entertain
ment with local and out of town tai
ent, whist and refreshments.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07
X. OF c.

There is no let up in the member
ship drive. The countryside is being
eombed for prospects and it will not
be the fault of the workers if every
one is not given an invitation to join.
If one should be overlooked there =
no objection to putting in an appli-
cation voluntarily. just hand it =
any member.
The regular meeting win be he1d
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Thao
win be work b the sfrst deGrer
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07
MILLS TO RUN
48 HOURS A WEEK

The Manhasset Manufacturing Co.
will go on an 8-hour schedule begin
ming next Monday. Other mills in
this section are planning for an g.
hour day, but some of them have fix
ed no definite time to begin the new
schedule.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07
DEMOCRATS HOLD CAUCUS

The democratic senators and rep
Of Windham county on
Wednesday nominated Raymond Bak-
err Of Ashford for county auditor, and
endorsed Everett E. Brown of Pom
fret, republican, who has been re-
nominated by republicans for the
county representative on the state
board of agriculture.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07
WOMAN DEAD
HUSBAND ILL

Mrs. Angelo Rovero, wife Of Luigi
Rovero, died at her home on Farrows
street, Sunday from pneumonia. She
was 81 years old The funeral was
Tuesday, morning at st. Mary
church, Rev. Charles F. Bedard Off
ciating.
The woman's husband has contract
ed the disease and is at the Day Kim
ball hospital in a critical condition.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07
COMMON COUNCIL IN EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES TO 1
NOT TO GIVE HIS APPLICATION FOR RE-
uECTIoNFURTHER CONSIDERATION
Expected Members Will Get Down Business and Reorganze
Police Department At the Adjourned Meeting February
ls-Mayor Reads His Annual Message-City Officers
Make Annual Reports.

Among the reports read were
those of the board of water commits
sioners, health officer, tax collector,
auditors and superintendent of the
fire alarm. The mayor also read his
annual message.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07
KINGS DAUGHTERS

The Kings Daughters will meet
next Wednesday afternoon, Feb. II,
at o'clock, at the home of Miss Eliz-
abeth Child, Grove street.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07

Mrs. w. ]. Bartlett has been enter
tanning Miss Catherine Flanagan
state organizer of the National Wo-
mans Party, this past week.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07

Mrs. Jack Trowbridge went to st.
Vincents' hospital, Monday, and sub
mitted to an operation for gall stones
on Thursday.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07
PUTNAM HIGH LOST
CHAMPIONSHIP
Plainheld High Are Leaders of
Southern Section of Quine-
baug Valley League
Poor Playing Court and Roughness
Handicapped Putnam

For the second time in a year the
Putnam High school basketball team
of championship material and cham
pionship quality has been defeated by
playing conditions and the last de-
feat lost the championship of the
southern division of the Quinebaug
Valley league. This game was played
in Mills hall, Moosup, Wednesday
night, and Putnam lost by a score of
10 to 16.
Two auto trucks filed with stu
dents and many private cars, swelling
the number of Putnam supporters,
went to Moosup with the local five to
be in on the sidelines of this cham
pionship game. Putnam high was de
feated and out-rushed by Plainfield.
There is not hall on the league cir
cult as unpopular and as undesirable
as that in Moosup, and the home
team, through familiarity with the
conditions, has a big advantage.
Wednesday night it proved well wor
thy of its reputation of unpopularity.
Putnam high was defeated and on
ly the fact that they are fast group
of players made the game as fast and
exciting and the score as close as it
was.
All of the supporters agree that it
was one of the toughest games of the
season and the almost perpetual foul
ing of Plainfeld made the game look
almost like a football match in which
the faster, lighter Putnam boys had
small chance. Jouret, the Plainfeld
forward, held Cotter throughout the
entire game, making it impossible for
the much lighter player to go the
fast pace he is capable of. Play
throughout was not held down suffi-
GENTLY to make the contest one of
real, scientific basket ball, a sport
that is clean and interesting if played
and handled right.
Next season Putnam will take
steps to remove the necessity of play
ing under such conditions. Last year
Putnam lost a similar game from
practically the same causes-pooi
hall, overcrowding and roughness.
j The score tells but part of the
story.
plain6eld putnam
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-07

Continued on Page Four)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-06
GERMANS TO GET
PEACE TREATY
ON WEDNESDAY
Orlando and Sonnio Are Re
turning to Paris from
Rome.
(By The Associated Press)

The peace treaty formulated by the
allies and associated powers is to be
handed to the German delegates at
Versailles Wednesday afternoon.
Definite announcement of the time
when the Germans are to be made
cognizant of the price that once inn
perialist Germany must pay for hav-
ing instigated the world war at last
has been made.
With peace measurably near by
reason of this fact, there now also
seems to be good basis for the belief
that the differences between Great
Britain, France and the United
States and Italy over Italy's claims
regarding Fiume and the Dalmatiar
coast may vet be settled with full
accord. Signor Orlando, Italian
premier, and his foreign minister
Baron Sonnino, are returning to Paris
from Rome.
With the Italian question settled
almost complete unanimity of senti-
ment would prevail in the peace con.
ference. The obstacle presented by the
protests of the Belgians has beer
surmounted by the Belgian crown
council having decided unanimously
to sign the treaty, it having beer
pointed out by the head of the Bel
gian delegation that the document
gave honorable and satisfactory
terms to Belgium.
China's protest against the aware
of Kiao- Chau to Japan and a number
of smaller items are yet under dis.
cussion. The council of three sat Mon.
day afternoon in an endeavor to set
tie the minor ones. ~
A plenary session of the peace con
ference is to be held Tuesday after.
noon at which the peace treaty is tt
be presented to the smaller powers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-06
WOMAN KILLS
PAUL VOLLAND

Chicago, May 5.-Paul Frederick
Volland, wealthy head of the art pub
fishing company which bears his
name. was shot and killed in his Of
flee here this afternoon by a woman
said to be demented.
The woman gave her name as Mrs.
Vera Trepagnier and her age as GO
years. She said she was the widow
of a wealthy New Orleans sugar
planter.
According to clerks in Volland's
office, the woman had hallucination
that the publishing company owed
her $4,000 in royalties. They said
that her claim was visionary.
According to employees the woman
recently brought a small picture of
George Washington for enlargement
publication and sale. Mr.. Volland, it
was said planned to put the picture on
the market, but had not yet done SO
In the interview which preceded the
shooting it was said that Mrs. Ire
pagnier insisted that Mr.. Volland was
withholding profits from the sale Of
the picture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-06
Continued on 2agH six)
P. P. BYRD OFFERS
DORIS PARK TO
ROTARY CLUB
Will Give Deed Property to
Club for Memorial to Men
Who Fought.

P. P. Byrd, yesterday, notified Kemp
Toney, president of the Pine Bluff
Rotary Club, that he would be glad
to give the local Rotary Club deed
to Doris park if the club would ac-
cept the gift and utilize the park site
as memorial for the Jefferson coun-
ty boys who served their country dur
ing the war.
Doris park was at one time one Of
the most popular summer resorts in
the state and is an excellent site for
a park. 1t Is located about two miles
from the end OF the Main street car
line and includes about five acres
improvements to the extent of about
$4,000 have been made including
drives, an artificial lake, dancing pa
Wilton and others. The property is
valued at $4,000.
Mr. Byrd stated that he would be
glad to give the Rotary Club deed
to the park should they see fit to
accept it. The matter will be taken
up at the meeting today for sugges-
tions and action by the members.
1.-THE site is ideal for a park" Mr.
Toney said yesterday, although it is
almost too far out to be used as a
city park. I can say for the Rotar-
ians. though, that they appreciate the
spirit shown by Mr.. Bird. Doris
park Is an ideal park site and the
improvements already made will go q
long way toward making it p0pu-
lar resort should the members decide
to accept the gift.
Paul Byrd, son of MIR. Byrd, died
in hospital in France while serving
his country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-06
MEXICO AROUSED
OVER EXECUTION
OF GEN. ALVAREZ
Supreme Court Indignant
Because Military Power
OVERRIDE Decision.

Washington, May 5.-Advices re-
ceived in Washington today, told of
the overriding of the Mexican su-
preme court by the military party in
connection with the recent execution of
General De P. Alvarez. The incident
was said by the dispatches to have
created serious situation in the
Mexican capital and that the SUI
preme court was reported to be consid-
ering resigning in a body because in
executing General Alvarez, the mill
tary party ignored a stay granted
by the court.
Alvarez, after having been senten-
ced by court martial, to be shot, APP
pealed to the supreme court by tele-
graph for writ Of amparo. He de-
clared the military authorities had no
jurisdiction in his case and cited the
constitution which provides that the
military authorities have jurisdiction
only in military crimes committed by
soldiers. The supreme court, it is said
granted his petition for amparo and
sent to General Rafael Montalvo,
president of the court martial, tele-
gram forbidding him to shoot the pris-
oner.
War Department Order.
The telegram was received by Cen
eral Montalvo two hours before the
time set for the execution of Alvarez,
9 o'clock at night. April 21st, and the
receipt of the telegram DELAYED the
shooting until eleven o'clock that
NIGHT. General F. l.. Urauizo, chief of
military operations. in the state of
Vera Cruz, then telegraphed the SUI
preme court saying that the execution
had taken place because it had been
ordered bv the war department in
Mexico City. The dispatches say it
developed that the war department
was notified by the supreme courts
decision and then confirmed the find
ing of the court martial and ordered
the execution to be carried out.
The same advices told of the cap
ture of Alvarez bv the government
troops and disclosed for the first time
reports that General Banquet. anoth-
err rebel leader, was not killed by gov
eminent troops as repirted. but that
his death was due to an accident.
Alvarez and Banquet became lost
in jungle in the southern part of
the state of Vera Cruz. While wander
ing about seeking their guide, both
fell into an arroyo. Banquet, these
advices say, was killed by the fall,
and Alvarez so seriously injured that
when government troops came upon
him, he was captured without resist
ance. The federal troops cut off the
head of Banquet and took to Vera
Cruz as proof of the rebel leaders,
death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-06
American Youths Are Elk
pert Flyers.
JOURNEY TO BEGIN
ABOUT DAYBREAK
Mechanics Expect 10 Have NC-l aud
W-l, Damaged by Fire,
Ready for Flight.

New York, May 5.-A score of
naval aviators-youths in the TWEEN
ties and early thirties, yet experts in
flying, navigation and motor mechan-
ics---were ready tonight for start
soon after daybreak tomorrow in
their attempt to drive these giant
hydro airplanes of the American
navy across the Atlantic.
With favorable weather officially
predicted, both in the vicinity of the
home station at Rockaway point,
Long Island and along the coast to
New Founderland, terminus of the
journeys first "leg," the airmen ex-
pected to launch at least two and pos
sibly all of the three planes schedul-
ed to make the cruise.
The NC-1 whose starboard wings
were destroyed today in a fire which
also slightly damaged the NC-4, was
nearly fit for flight again when dark
ness fell on a small army Of mechan-
les who had worked on the craft for
more than 10 hours.
Restore NC-4.
The NC-4 had been completely
restored by mid-afternoon.
There was possibility that the
NC-1 might be delayed at the last
moment, but the NC-3 and NC-4 were
scheduled to take the air some time
between dawn and 7 a. m.
Though saddened by the death of
two of their comrades-Ensign Hugh
J. Adams, and chief machinists' mate
Harold Corey, in the plunge to earth
of naval scout plane, the trans
oceanic crews showed no discourage
ment over the interference with their
plans resulting from the fire. Repair
work on the NC-1 was halted for a
few minutes when the NS-1, Adams
light craft, took it's fatal plunge in
full sight of the groups arounds the
NC hangers, but the officers in charge
expected to continue operations
through the night with the hope that
the damaged craft could start with
her mates for the NeW Founderland
base.
Towers Will Follow.
Should this prove impossible, COM
mander John H. Towers, said the
NC-1, would follow the other two
craft to Trepassey, arriving in am
pie time for the "big jump" to the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-06
Treasury Reports Total of
$1,803, 100000.
BUT FIVE DAYS
REMAIN FOR WORK
Glass Appreciates CO.0pcratlOn Ex.
tended Workers by News.
papers of Country.

Washington, May 5.-Imperative
need of increased activity during the
remaining five days of the Victory
Liberty loan campaign was indicated
tonight by the treasury's report that
subscriptions to date amount to ST.
500 ,73G,G00, or only 40 per cent of the
aggregate needed. This was an in
crease of only $145,751 900 since Sat-
nrday.
''The best that can be said for the
total tonight" said the treasury re-
view. sis that the percentage Of the
ceuntry's quota subscribed today is
almost as high as was the percentage
of the Fourth Liberty loan quota on
a corresponding day in the last drive.
The discouraging. feature of the pres
ent situation is that the total gain
since Saturdays report is only $145,-
751,249 This is about 100000, 900
short of the daily average that mmst
be, maintained from now until the
end of the loan if the country's quota
is to be subscribed"
"The patriotic spirit of American
newspapers" the review added, "nev-
or was better exemplified than today
of final Victory Liberty loan APP
peal by Secretary Glass. On Satur-
day. the secretary sent frank state
ment to $4,000 papers by telegraph
telling them that the treasury depart
ment was concerned about the state
of the loanaand asking them to pub
lish frank statement from him on
the situation. which accompanied his
telegram Virtually every newspaper
that received the telegram today,
printed the statement on it's front
page"
Three hundred and thirteen COM
munities have obtained their quota
in New England The Chicago dis
trict reported it had awarded 761
honor flags, leading all districts.
Subscriptions by states in the Dali
las district follows:
Texas s22,71S,S00; Arizona 1857 400:
Louisiana $1.S35 $50: New Mexico
$741 400: Oklahoma $109.S50.
The Kansas City districts unoffi-
cial total, which is slightly higher
than the official reports showed the
sales by states to include. Oklahoma
SO, ,450
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-06
DR., Up, DILLON Of
: STUTTGART DIES
. Of PARALY S|S
Pastor of Christian Church
Was One of Prominent
Ministers of State.

Stuttgart. Ark. May 5.-(Special.)
Rev. ]. P. Dillon. pastor OF the
Christian church, died at his home
Yesterday evening at 1920 o'clock fol-
lowing stroke of paralysis. His
death was shock to the entire COM
munity. FRIDAY evening at the school
exercises Dr.. Dillon stated to friends
that he had never felt better in his
life and he appeared to be in the
hest of health. He suffered stroke
of paralysis Saturday morning about
4 o'clock and another at 8 o'clock. He
lost consciousness with the second
stroke and never recovered. His death
came at 1920 o'clock Sunday evening.
DR.. Dillon was one of the most
prominent ministers in the state and
had resided here for the past seven
wears. He was on the program to
deliver the address of welcome to the
visiting State Federation of Women's
Clubs Tuesday. DR.. Dillon was tor
several years correspondent for The
Graphic.
He was about 81 years Of age and
is survived BY his widow and SIX
children. Edgar. Agnes, George,
Ralph, Jack of Stuttgart, and Mrs.
Stewart, of Little Rock. Jack Dillon
has been serving with the 3rd regi-
ment band, seth division and is en-
route home from France.
The entire town will close Tuesday
afternoon at 8 o'clock at which time
the funeral service will be held. Bur-
ial will be at Stuttgart.
DR.. Dillon was an Elk, M. W: A.:
Mason. and A. o. U. w. He suffered
stroke of paralysis several months
ago but apparently had recovered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-06
COMMISSION WILL
HEAR CAR MEN

st. Louis, May Sin a formal re-
ply to a request of the St. Louis
street car mems union that it's de-
mands for increased wages be sub
united to arbitration, Rolla Wells, re-
celver for the United Railways COM
pahy, today suggested that the mat
ler be laid before the Missouri State
ruDllc Service commission together
win an application of the company
Tor increased fares. The present fare
charged in st. Louis is six cents.
1T is doubtful if the company can
maintain present wages under the
sx-cent fare,'' the replied said, "and
IL certainly cannot pay higher wages
unless a higher fare is. established
LOT the city of St. Louis"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-06
CONVICTION OF
KELLY SUSTAINED

~ washington, May 5.-Conviction in
u tn OF Dennis Kelly. president, and
.mree other officials of the Capital
wy Dairy company, on charges OF
aaseirandlng the government out OF
Yl,ooo,OoO in taxes ON oleomargarine
manufactured; ~ by the company, was
~ erect sustained today by the SUI
Irene ~, court which denied petitions
iied by the defendants seeking to
nave their cases reviewed. The 9th
Ell defendants are Michael l.. Corbett
W wl,llam II. Ebersti and William H