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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23
Sleeping Man Blinded
By Sun in Mid-Ocean
Rotterdam's Passengers Take
Up Purse for Steward, Who
Slumbered Under RAYS

Much sympathy was aroused in mid
Atlantic among the saloon passenger
on the Holland-America liner Rotter-
dam for F. J. Coenders, one of the
stewards, who was stricken blind dur.
ing the voyage, and when the vessel
locked here last night purse OF sew
eral hundred dollars was given to the
afflicted man
The Rotterdam encountered fog
every day of the trip, the sun occa.
sjonally coming out for few hours.
During one of these intervals of sun
shine Coenders went forward, and find
ing a comfortable place on a hatch
cover fell asleep, with his face up
turned.
The rays beat down upon him from
8 p. III. until 5 p. m. On awakening
he had no trouble with his eyes. The
next morning, however, when he was
reused from slumber ne was blind
He was put in the care Of DR.. Kelly
the ships surgeon, who informed him
that his sight probably would return
soon under proper treatment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23
Loss TO Chicago Bank
Will Total $1,000, 600
Michigan Avenue Trust Closed
and Its President Is
Missing
Special Dispatch to The Tribune

CHICAGO. July 22-The loss to the
Michigan Avenue Trust Company Bank,
which was closed Thursday in the alb
sence of its president, Warren c.
Spurgin, will be more than $1,000, 900
and may reach $1,5O0,O 900. The figures
were given tonight by George NJ.
Reynolds, chairman Of the Continent
and Commercial National Banks board
OF directors and uncle of the missing
Spurgin.
The bank had approximately $4,000
600 in deposits, it is said. The auditor
has found $214,000 in cash and guam
tity of stocks and bonds.
Cashier Beutel believes the bank will
pay s. cents on. the dollar at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23

to be hampering and checking produce
ton Of all kinds. The substitution of
a fiat corporation tax, possibly Of ID
per cent, has been strongly recon-
mended by many quarters, he said.
This plan is to be given the most seri-
Gus consideration by the committee.
Repeal Of the transportation taxes
now cxacted on railroad and other fares
is to BIO provided by the committee, if
at all possible, said Mr.. Fordney, and
the present plan is to revise the sched-
ule of income taxes.
The question of sales tax is an
other problem to be taken up by the
committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23
Horn, Bridge Wrecl>er and Spy,
Goes Mad i'm Canadian Prison

OTTAWA, July 3D. Werner Horn,
who figured in one of the most sensa-
uonal German spy cases Of the war,
has been certified as insane by physi-
clans at the pcnitentiary in Dorchcs-
ter, N. B., where he has been serving
tenyear sentence for attempting to
blow up the Canadian Pacific Railroad
bridge at Vanceboro, Me. He will
be released as soon as arrangements
can be made for his deportation to
Germany.
1t was on February 2. 1915, that
Horn tried to dynamite the bridge,
which crosses the st. Croix River into
New Brunswick. A few hours later he
WAS arrested at Vanceboro.
Horn, about thirty-seven years old
with a military training that bolstered
his claim that he was captain in the
German army, said that, being unable
to return to Germany to fight, he had
conceived the plan of aiding his coun-
try by blowing up the international
bridge and so gripping the movement
eff munition trains in the Dominion.
Arrangement for the blast he said,
were made in New York. In Vance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23
Mrs. Burkett Insists Experts
viii Prove Writing Roosevelt

CHICAGO, July pa letter from
Mrs. Emma R. Burkett, of Hillsdale,
Ind, who asserted Theodore Roosevelt
had refused to pay s67, 900 obligation
to her, was received to-day by the de-
tective bureau here. She asks the ad-
dress Of three Chicago handwriting
experts, who, she declares, will grove
that the signature on the paper she
holds is really that of the late Presi-
den.
The letter is from the Tombs prison
in New York, to which Mrs. Barhett was
removed following complaint of the
executors of the Roosevelt estate that
her claim was fraudulent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23
Hihernians Denounce Sims;
Want Ireland Recognized

DETROIT, July 22.-Declaring the
peace OF the world and freedom Of the
seas depend upon independence for
ireland, resolutions adopted at the
hfty-second national convention of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians today
asked President Harding and the Amer
ican Congress immediately to recognize
the Irish republic.
Rear Admiral Sims was condemned
for notorious pro-English tendencies"
and his removal from the presidency
of the United States Naval War Col
lege urged in another resolution.
Montreal was chosen as the 1922
meeting place at the conventions CLOG
ing session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23
Russia Begs
American Aid
I or Starving,
Continued frum page one)

'Ss"t'"ue1 IIu'n Page 0ne)
Rlasan, Pensa, Saratov. Violin, Kiev,
lvanovo- Voznesensk, Chernigov, Alex
androvsk, Nikolayevsk, and even part
Of the Crimea
According to 1zvestia, the Soviet or
gan in Moscow, thousand instances
of starvation in the Upper Volea re-
glon already have been reported. The
newspaper says that autopsies have re-
vealed the presence Of only grass in
the peoples stomachs. 1t urges the
Soviet government to undertake the
transportation of million peasants to
Chita, in the far east, or to the eau
casus.
After a preliminary investigation the
German government is contemplating
the sending of food and medical sup
plies to Russia, despite the feeling that
has prevailed here that Germany has
little to give. Gorky is expected to
make a strong appeal in Berlin to gain
assistance for his people The uues-
ton that is arising here in everybody's
mind is "What will America do?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23

statement to this effect, and to ssn4
answer in care of Chairman PETE. ss
At various times, Major Camnhsss
clared, he and his wife had SIT ma ne
deposit, not counting the sum H.. %
the market, but he declined to m mar On
the names Of banks until he could isss zen
hor Of ms p9pers, en- route with FL 6j.
Island to Little Rock, Ark. S'"0fs
There were moments when the mat
was unable to control his FEELING, ~
referring to his wife and his old fs ,taen
and he banged the table in anger ssasf,
denounced what he said was the a.. H. as
Of the Bergdoils to blacken his n.n.
AS military, counsel for the Stacker rs l.
never received dollar. he deels,ssse
The only thing they ever gave him ,a'S :.
said, were three little carnbric handtiaass
chiefs, bought at soldiers fair on ~.
island, as trinkets for his babies. '''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23
Tulsa Police Chief Guilty
Jury Finds He Failed to Act TO
Protect Public in Riots

TULSA, Okla, July 22.-John A..
Gustafson, suspended Chief of Police,
tonight was found guilty by a jury
of having failed to take proper pre-
cautions for public safety on the night
and day of the recent race riot here,
and also guilty on another count of
conspiracy to free automobile thieves
and collect rewards.
The jury deliberated six hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-23

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CONTINUED from page one)
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
MRS. GAGNE WINS
GOVERNORS CUP
Finishes First In Putnam Coun-
try Club Annual Women's
Competition
Mrs. o. J. Milot Seeond.--Men Play
ing For Trophy

The annual competition among the
women members Of the Putnam Goun-
try Club. for the Governors Cup, was
finished yesterday, and because she
turned in the best net score of rs for
Is holes. Mrs. J. A. p Gagne has been
adjudged winner. and so comes into
possession of the trophy for one year.
Mrs. o. J. Milot finished second with
a net score of so.
Ten ladies qualified and covered the
prescribed Is holes from Monday to
Yesterday There was much interest
in this seasons competition and there
was manifested a lot Of keen, friendly
rivalry. The tournament was the
means Of adding zest and interest at
the club. and many members, not IN
the competition. were on the course
the past few days playing and witness
ING the activities.
Those who qualified for the finals
were the following: Mrs. j. A. p.
Gagne, Mrs. o. j.. Milot, Mrs. +. II.
Johnson. Miss Dorothy Atwood, Mrs.
]. +. Rich, Mrs. Ernest r. Warren,
Mrs. ". F. Rafferty,, Mrs. f. H. Burt,
Mrs. Herbert Miles and Miss Ellen
Wheelock.
Sixteen men members Of the club
have qualified TO play for the Govern.
ors Cup This contest is to be at SO
holes, medal play exclusively, and in.
dividual contestants must finish and
turn in their scores. properly vouehed
for. either between Oct. 20 and %, in
elusive. or Oct. 81 and 30, inclusive
The following are those who have
qualified Richard D. Banigan, "
net: ]. Z. Rich, rs net; II. J. Smith
Is net; K. T. Wheaton, rs net; Ear
Hughes. n net; Armand Lizotte, rs
net: A. S. Macdonald, 70 net; Charles
f. Dean, so net; Chandler Morse. 81
net; W. F. Rafferty,, so net; Cyri
Remillard, so net; Fred +. Cunneen
So net; Noel J. Dupre, SO net; Ernest
c. Morse, So net; J. A. p. Gagne. 81
net; r. K. GagTse. So net.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
Hundreds of Dollars Being Subscribed Throughout
County To Day KhnbaH Hospital Deficiency Fund

arranged with excellent results for
the Hospital faad Il Sufficient ener-
~ Is given & their organization.
Energy, in a cause OF this kind, is
Of equal value te a money dona4
ton. If you can't sign a check.
why not gather friends together FOR
enjoyment and entertainment and
thereby add TO the Hospital Fund
Even in winter WHEN the strin-
geney Of meney IS r cry hea5d or
all sides. entertainment must be
hal. life must be enjoyed, and hos
pitfalls must be supported.
Next weeks issue of The Patriot
will contain the first list Of donors
to the Deficiency Fund. VIII your
name be on the list Why not send
in your contribution among the
firstg Checks payable to the Day
Kimball Hespitaeand forwarded to
The Patriot will be credited TO the
donation list and given at once TO
the Treasurer Of the Day Kimhall
Hospital
Miss Emma Merriam and Miss
Lillian Delisie have been author
lied by the working committee 10
solicit subscriptions IN Putnam fne
the Deficiency Fund. These two
ladies are TO make a house TO house
canvass in all sections and sup
port of their efforts is earnestly
requested.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
Victory Theatre Decision
.FaUOrS Nazaire PeIoqui1
HIGHEST TRIBUNAL SUSTAINs JUDGMENT RENDERED
BY JUDGE WEBB IN CONTROVERSY OVER
POSSESSION OF MOVIE HOUSE
Mr. Peioqun Intends To Take Immediate Possession
and Will Conduct 1t Himself

The Supreme court handed down a
decision on Wednesday in favor Of
Nazaire Peloquin in the case Of Jacob
Alpert and David Novogr0d vs.. Ma
zaire Peloquin.
Mr.. Peloquin leased the Victory
Theatre to Messrs. Alpert and Novo-
erod on Oct. l, 1919. for the term of
one year with the following provision
as 70 renewal:
AT the end of the said term Of one
year. the defendant, Peloquin, is Ell
ther to buy from said Alpert all per-
sonal property belonging % said AL
pert and used in connection with said
theatre, at the rate of eighty-hve per
cent Of the purchase price paid by
said Alpert. or said Peloquin at the
end of said year will give said Alpert
q further lease of said theatre for the
term Of three years at an annual rent
q two thousand dollars"
At the end of the first year, both
the lessor and the lessees claimed the
rIeht to exercise the option, Messrs.
Alpert and Novogrod claiming that
Mr. Peloquin was obliged under the
lease to renew for the further term
Of three years or buy their fixtures at
TIER election. Mr. Peloquin claimed
the option TO be his, and that ne had
a right to offer the lessees a lease for
a further term of three years or buy
their fixtures, as he might choose The
lessor gave the lessees notice to quit
and offered to buy their fixtures at
eiehty-fve per cent of the purchase
price, and the lessees gave the lessor
notice that they desired TO renew for
a further term and demanded lease
Tor three years from Oct. /, 1920.
on Oct. 2, 1920, Mr.. Peloquin
brought writ of summary process
against Messrs. Alpert and Noyogrod
for possession of the theatre before
Ernest CcMorse, Justice of the Peace,
and judgment was rendered by Mr..
Morse in favor of Mr.. Peloquin.
Messrs. Alpert and Noyogrod then
brought an action in the Superior
court TO compel Mr. Peloquin to re-
new the lease for further term of
three years from Oct. l, 1910, and
Mr. Peloquin was enjoined in the
same suit from taking further action
for recovering possession Of the
premises.
The action was tried cut on demur
rer in the Superior court before Judge
Webb at the last March term, ana
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21

worthy institution Of rs cucumber
ms Indebtedness. The Pamfref
committee. together With The com
mittees working in nanielson.
Thompson and Putnam. al report
rreat interest in the successful
completion Of the fund
There i 20 better wy Il adding
70 the eause Of the Hospital than
by raising money thfeugh enter.
tainments. fairs. dances, etc. The
ready response Of the public to this
method Of raising funds was de.
monstrated by the great success Of
the Pomfret ChauffeuFs' dance NJ
Union hall on Wednesday evening.
the entire proceeds Of this affair
going to the Deficiency Fund.
Through the generosity Of Henri
Deering, the brilliant young Amer
lean pianist who is spending a
short vacation in Thompson, the
public will be enabled 70 help The
Hospital and to hear an artist Of
splendid talents. when Dir. Deering
plays for the Hospital Fund az a
public concert to be given next
ednesday evening. October 26th.
a: the Thompson Town Hall This
will be Mr. behring's only public
appearance prior to his return to
Europe early in November
Afternoon bridge parties. dances
and other entertainments can be
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
LiGHTLESS CAR in
HEAD-ON SMASHUP
George Morse Is Arrested After
Collision With Auto OF
Edward Fisher
Both Machines Are Badly Damaged
BY Mishap OF Last Night

Edward Fisher of School street.
Putnam, was slightly injured and his
automobile badly damaged about Il
o'clock last night near the residence
of the late David Clark, Killingly ave
nue., when his machine was in head-on
collision with the car of George W.
Morse of Ballouville. The latter
machine was being operated without
lights. the police state, and Mr..
Morse was placed under arrest BY
Captain Of Police Bulger He was re-
leased and ordered TO report in the
city court Saturday morning to an.
swer to the charge to be placed
against him by the police.
Capt Bulger. who investigated the
accident last night, states that Fishe e.
was on his way to Putnam from
Goodyear, and that Morse was re-
turning to Ballouville. in company
with James Lyon Of AttawaugaH.
when the collision occurred. The
Morse ear was wrecked at the for
ward end, while the Fisher machine
was badly smashed at the front and
the rear right hand wheel was demol-
ished. Fisher sustained several cuts
and complains of injuries 70 his
chest
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
CHAUFFcURS HELP
PUTNAM HOSPITAL

The net proceeds Of the dance, held
Wednesday evening in Union hall un-
der the auspices Of the Pomfret
Chauffeurs' Club, for the benefit OF
the Day Kimball Hospital, amounted
to Si14.56. This was the total this
morning, but additional money Is
Forthcoming as soon as those who had
tickets 10 sell. make their returns IN
day or two.
The dance was very much OF a sue
cess and served TO entertain several
hundred people. many Of whom came
from distance. The drawing card
was Wittstein's orchestra Of New Ha.
ven, which furnished music for the
occasion.
Oscar Peterson deserves a lions
share Of credit for the success Of the
undertaking, for AS manager be ar
ranged all details after the fashion Of
a master hand. But much telling
work was done by other members OF
the club, who did lot in assisting the
affair along 10 is final success. These
included John Noonan, Ollie Lindgren,
Albany Deisle. Matthew Murray,
Harold Nelson. Dennis Driseoll, Er.
nest Duval. William Potter, George
Lindgren, Thomas kempf, George
Danielson, Mike O'Lone, Richard
Mackay, Joseph Kempf, Halford Let
ters. Edward Farrell. Linus Swan
son, Victor Berg. Ernest Gilmore.
Dan Sullivan, Omer BlaHehette and
Robert Day,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21

William /. Macdonald. Tor nearly
FIVE years superintendent Of the pub
lie schools Of Putnam. Is 20 leave
shortly to take charge Of the Edmund
r Tneston school, Mattapan district,
Boston His appointment to has new
position was presented TO the Boston
school board ut the meeting Monday
evening. and under the rules, will lay
on the table until the next meeting
for confirmation. This meeting viii
be held Oct. 81.
Mr.. Mae nonald's contemplated
change has been known to very few
people. and they guarded the secret
carefully. 1t did not become known
until the report reached Putnam that
the superintendent of schools of Bos-
ton had appointed him to the import
ant post Of head OF the Tileston
school. Members Of the Putnam school
committee have known Of Mr., Mac
Denald's plans for some time, so
while his appointment did not come
as surprise to them. they regret
keenly the necessity of selecting his
successor. contingency they will
soon face when they have been pre-
scented with and acted upon Mr. Mac
Donald's resignation. This he has
not yet rendered. but he is expected
to do 50 upon confirmation OF his new
appointment. which is regarded as a
certainty
The school Mr.. Macdonald will
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
MR.. DEERlNc's PUBLIC RECITAL
Give. Service. Free OF Charge For
Concert In Thompson For Hospital

Henri Deering, the young American
pianist. who has given a number Of
successful recitals abroad. will be
heard publicly in this country for the
first time next Wednesday evening at
the Thompson town hall, when ~ win
play for the benefit Of the Day Kim
ball Hospital Fund Mr.. Deersng bias
given his services for this concert vol
unfairly, in spite Of the fact that he
had purposed only 70 appear IN private
reeitaIs during his brief vacation In
this country. Mr.. Deering is a pupil
Of Philippe, with whom he has been
studying since his rehabilitation
from the American Army in 1913.
During the war, Mr.. Deering saw act
i've service, rising from a private to
the rank Of second lieutenant IN the
Seventy-Sesenth Division.
Mr. Deering win play tomorrow
evening at a private recital al Carolyn
Hall. Thompson, ;he nome OF Mrs.
Norman u. Ream. whose guest Mr..
Deering Is.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
BURY WAR VETERAN
Military Honors Are Accorded ES.
Service Man At His Funeral

Military honors were accorded
Wasel Semeneshen. veteran Of the
World War. whose funeral was held
yesterday morning at St. Mary's
church. A solemn high mass Of re-
QUEEN was sung. Rev Charles r Bed
ard being celebrant, and the other Of.
Ulcers we're. deacon, Rev. Adrian
Dykeman. and subdeaeon. Rev. Ar.
thur Bouthier Included IN the as
semblage of mourners was a delega.
tion of World War veterans Of Put
nam and Grosvenordale.
The deceased was native of Tx.
raine. Russia, being born in Fesra.
airy, 1895. He had been a citizen Of
this country for years, Anss during the
World War saw active service. II
was during this time that he contract
ed tubercular trouble, and the disease
was the cause of his death TUESDAY
at his home on Smith street
The cusket was adorned with an
American flag, and burial took plac,
in St Mary's cemetery World Wa
veterans acted as bearers
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
PLACE NO BLAME
ONF. w. RUSSELL
Webster Court Exonerates Put
nam Business Man of Man
slaughter Charge
Arrest Follows Death OF Child Hit BY
Defendants Car

when arraigned yesterday Thurs
days morning in the Webster court
before Judge Clark. Frank W. Russell,
proprietor Of 4 Putnam restaurant.
pleaded not guilty to the charge Of
manslaughfer in connection with the
death at the City Hospital. Worces-
ter, Sunday night. Of i2year-old Lou
ise LaMountain. who was struck by
his automobile early that afternoon at
North Oxford, Mass. and sustained a
fracture OF the skull Witnesses Of
the accident told Of what they saw,
and while there was difference Of
opinion in regard to the speed at
which Mr. Russell was operating his
cor, the preponderanee Of evidence
proved that he, was driving compare
lively slow. Judge Clark found Mr..
Russell not guilty Of the charge and
therefore exonerated him from all
blame in the sad affair.
According to Mr.. Russell and 9TH
ers, Louise LaMountain was walking
along the street in company with Ros-
anna Messier and Mrs. h. A. Souie Of
Southbridge, and that suddenly she
detached herself from her friends and
rushed into the street. directly into
the path of his machine Though he
did everything in his power TO pre-
vent running the child down. his eff
forts failed Of the very much desired
result.
He picked up the little girl and
rushed her 70 Or. Robert S. Fletcher.
On the way he met the doctor and fol
lowing his hurried examination, he
discovered that the ehiid's skull was
fractured, and ordered her taken to
the hospital. Death followed during
the night
In the car with Mr. Russell at the
time Of the accident was bis wife and
his father and mother.
The victim Of the accident was the
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Peter j. La
Mountain, and besides them, leaves
two sisters and four brothers
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
MYSTERY SHROUDS
ORIGIN OF FIRE.
Garage Of Frank Decker Al
Thompson Hill Raxed Sat
urday BY Blaze
Furniture and Wearing Apparel Con.
sumed.--Putnsm Firsmen Respond

Considerable furniture, including a
piano. the property of Frank A. Deck
er Of Thompson. together with many
personal effects of Anna Minahan, a
servant in his home. were lost Satur-
day when Mr.. Decker's garage was de-
stroyed BY fire. The blaze entailed
damage estimated at close TO $500,
partly covered by insurance.
Mystery shrouds the origin Of the
blaze. 1T was reported that an oil
stove was the cause. but this is routed,
for the statement is made that no
stove had been lighted in tho place.
A report was current that spark
from a rubbish fire may have been the
reason for the fire starting, but no
one seems to know definitely.
The garage. located at Thompson
Hill, was Two story structure with
space for two cars on the ground floor
and a suite Of rooms upstairs. There
were no machines in IL at the time Of
the FIRE, but the rooms upstairs were
completely furnished and were used
by Miss Minahan. Most Of her wear
ing apparel. small sum Of money and
numerous personal effects were con
sumed
The alarm for fire was sounded by
ringing the church bell and quickly
men were on the scene But fear foi
the home and other buildings Of Mr.
Decker. close by the burning building
rs we'll as other property in the i'm
mediate vicinity. led TO someone tele
phoning TO Putnam for help. Chief
Arnold and members Of the ere de
partment responded. making the triI
post-haste in the fire truck. No ef
I fort could be made TO save the gar
age, 80 the local hremen and the vol
unteer fire fighters living in the yicin
ity, armed with buckets, devoted theii
attention to nearby buildings. Thess
/ they saved. but four Of them caugh
fire and only quick work saved then
from damage. Mr. Deeker's home wa
quite badly seorehed
The services Of the Putnam iiremei
were timely and effective and wer'
greatly appreciated.