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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-09

''This is the story as it was related to me by a member of the Doorn household. After hearing the story I thought it might be possible to secure a copy of the photograph through a servant, but after days of fruit1ess interviewing I decided to seek my prize elsewhere.
 "NThen went to Wierengin, the ex- i1e home of the former crown prince. I fared the same there, Seeing that my stay in Holland was fruit1ess, and still c1inging to the Idea thta the pho tograph could be secured, I left to see Ludendorf in Munich.
 Asks $2OO,OOO
 Hmm editaely I entered his home I noticed on his desk in a rich ma hogany frame the picture I was seek ing. I approached him then on sell ing it to me and he was receptive, but he insisted on a price of $1,0O0,- 900 gold arks-approximate1y $200,- 000-whcih was, of course, out of the question.
 Leaving Munich, I went to Ber- lin and interviewed there every other possessor of the coveted photograph, but met with flat failure.
 On the eve of my departure Gen eral Ludendorf's secretary visited me at my hotel and offered the generals copy for $1,O0O,O0o paper marks-ap- proximately $470, at the present rate of exchange-and knowing that I was about to depart he held out for that price. and I gave it to him."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-09
Kahr Wilhelm" the . :aa Ee @ 5s a

New York, Feb. 9-tspeciaD-The ex-kafser. as newspaper readers know, was one of the most photographed men in the world before and during the war.
 When his downfall came and he fled to Holland, his liking for that kind of publicity changed with other habits and from the role of poser he turned completely about face and fostered positive hate for the lens.
 As soon as newspaper men became aware of the condition of the former emperor they started machinery in him and when the ex-kafser learned this, gave strict orders to his entour- age to rid his house of all cameras and to take precautions against visi- tors carrying them in.
 More than two years ago a Dutch photographer, hiding in a hay cart. was able to make a few 1ong-distance snaps of him. The publication of these put the subject into rage.
 With this story are prints of the first posed picture. therefore. of the ex-kaiser, obtained since he went into exile. The effort to get the photo, as told by Bert Garai, London mana ger of the Keystone View Company, who obtained it, is therefore, inter- esting and thrilling.
 Garia's Story of Efforts.
 Says Garai:
 Soon after the kaiser took up his home at Doorn, his youngest son,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-09
EHE GOLDEN GIRL
BY puYllS pullllpS

mothers were good sports after all
 ''Eat every last crunb of that sup per, you bad boy, you," said she, looking sternly at her delinquent son and trying her best ito pucker up the prettiest, white brows into a horr1d frown, which just wouldn't Then tell me what makes you act SO. Don't you know that you frightened your father and me almost to death by running away alone to the gypsy camp this afternoon?''
 Huh, marnie, a fellows got ter see life once in a. whi1e,'' retorted Henry Gay, his mouth full of the Ionged-for doghnuts, and his spirits soaring in consequence. "Tisn't every day that the gypsies come through this part of the country, and there's s something just naturally points my feet in their direction soon as they get here. Don't know what it is, know (dropping his voice to a conf dential note, the ones you always tell dad about when you're cross with him, the wild ones,' and all that? Maybe it's the same streak coming out in me, marmie, dear?"
 Mrs. Cameron tried her best to smother a smile at her small sons words. She realized that it did not do to ever have husband and wife quarrel before children, for they were keen, so sure to absorb the very things that one least wanted them to. That was the way of children.
 (To Be Continued-)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-09
DINNER STORIES

The editcr of the Smal1town Bu- gle, likes many of his brethern, ex- periences considerable difficulty in persuading his subscribers to come forward, from time to time, with the annual subscription price.
 '1f it is agreeable to you," he f1- na1ly wrote to one hardened delin- quent, "I will accept two bushels of corn in payment for the amount you owe me"
 ''I regret to say,'' responded Farmer Brown, in due course, "that in feed ing my stock I have used all the corn I raised-''
 Hs Dear MT. Brown began the next letter of the series. inasmuch as you have used all your corn, I presume you have a large supply of corn cobs on hand, and I would be glad to ac- cept a load thereof in payment of the amount due from you, as can use them in place of kindling wood"
 MT. Editor" replied the farmer. by the next mail, your letter has been received and contents noted. What I want to know Is this-what in Sam Hill do you think I'd want with your paper. if I had a supply of cobs to use in kindling fres?"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-09
HENRY GAYS PUNISHMENT.

HENRY GAYS PUNISHMENT
 As he closed his eyes Henry could almost smell the smoke of the gyp- sies' peat fire again. What odor more wonderful? Then, again he could all most see the gorgeous colors of the about their enclosure 1azily. That was it. These gypsies had made a fine art of doing nothing. He, Henry Gay, understood them far better than he did his own people, with their cut and dried existences. Their punctual meal hours, and the thousand and one things that go to mar the free and easy life of healthy, small boy.
 Henry Gay was wee bit hungry at the present moment, but his pun ishment included the loss of any food save some dry bread and milk. He thought anxiousIy of the crisp, brown doughnuts he had glfrnpsed before the parental hand had caught him. He even tried to formulate some plan, before they were all gonei Alas! The door was locked and only his mother had the key. So much for mothers They always seemed to go against fellow when he most relied on them.
 The silence of the room and the Knowledge that somewhere, just a few yards away lay liberty, hot and delicious supper, and the cheering presence of his chum. next door, caused Henry Gay to grow mourn full. It was time to feed his pet rab- bits, and his sister would do so to- might instead of him, htdeous thought. There was no justice for boys in the world, after all.
 Once more he fell to dreaming of the gypsies, of one boy, in particular. who had attracted his attention and envy. A rugged little tyke, about his own age, maybe a bit younger, who had been having a mad game of leap frog with some other boys, all un- molested, and clad only in gayly colored pair of trunks, such as aero bats wear in the circus. Henry Gay had never envied any boys as much as he did those, and when Ae remem- bered how his people refused to even allow him to 70 bare-1egged, he posi- lively blushed for his fate
 He heard a key turned softly in the lock, and then the sound of his mothers voice calling his name ''Henry Gay, Henry Gay, where are you child ?" She switched on the light and then seeing that he was leaning on the low window sill she came over and pulled him gently away from it
 You'll catch your death of cold. dear, if you sit right in the teeth of the night air" she admonished, strok- ing his head with one hand and pointing with the other to where a tray, heaped high with delicacies, faced him sQuarely. Everything on it to tempt the appetite of the very young, even to the doughnuts. Gee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-09
TO THE
 LOVELORN
By Beatrice Fairfax, Who Occupies 8 Unique Position in the Writing World as an Author ity on the Problems of Girls
Ry BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

Practically all of us recogize the importance of making the most of our good points, but at the same time we sigh regretfully as we contem- plate the handicapping faults which threaten our success
 wonder if we can't turn our worst failings into assets2
 Let's look at one of the biggest handicaps we carry on our path through life.
 There's nothing which works us more evil than jealousy. The jeai- ous man or woman goes through life handicapped by mental astigamtism. Actually, jealous folks are cross-eyed in fashion that no muscular difficult ty with the eyes can bring about.
 To be jealous of fellow workers means having your eye on them rath- CT than on the job Opportunity may
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-09

be waiting, but how can anyone see
 opportunity when he is giving most
 of his warped mind and all of his sore heart to watching someone else instead of keeping his eyes on his
 own work?
 To be jealous of love and the be- loved one means such selfish, warp ed vision that helpfu1ness and honest understanding and devotion are a1-
 most precluded. And what can hold love if there is nothing of tenderness and understanding and devotion in its
 manifestation? The Jealous lover is exacting, tryannfcaI and even harsh. The jealous lover makes a prison of
 what ought to be 8 house of dreams and who ever stayed freely and of
 his own choice in a prison? Granted all this, what is there to
 do about jealousy?
 How about this:
 Jealous" accord ding to the diction-
 ary, means "apprehensive or suspi- cious of being outdone by a rival in ! matters of affection of favor" | But
 Zeal means passionate ardor for
 a cause, or less often for a person." 1 And
 aIous' comes from the same
 Lael root whence we dervie the word
 n."
 | Now, passionate ardor for a cause'
 is a magnificent thing. It means
 work and struggle and a spiritual eff fort to attain a fine though ever so distant a goal. And since zeal" comes from the same root derivation
 whence jealous springs, why can't
 we recognize their relation and make something practical of it? | One who finds himself in the throes of shyness may easily enough discoy-
 CT that he Is afraid to meet folks be-
 cause he feels inferior to them. Then l the thing must be worked out in terms of making good so the "inferi-
 ority complex may go. One who Is sharp tongeud and sar- castle is likely to be using the weapon which he fears may be turned against
 him. He is on guard against having
 sensitive feelings hurt, so he says the
 bitter things which he dreads hav- sensitfveness appear. The bully may be hiding behind | brutality because he Is actually tinnid The lazy man may be guarding
 against a feeling of not amounting to
 anything and fearing that work would
 reveal him to the world as a misft.
 But once you get at the root of
 your faults they can often be turned
 right around and made to work for
 you instead of against you. | Worth trying, isn't it?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-09

Headline in New York paper: Henrietta Beattie is Paroled After Serving Six Months for Good Beha- vior'' Such, then. is the reward of virtue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-09

Why do you think classical edu- cation is not desirable for your boy, Josh 7''
 Folks don's appreciate it." replied Farmer oCrntasse1- 'I never yet saw summer boarder who was educated eonugh to hold his audience when a fe11er pulled out a pack Of cards and began to do trfcl<s."
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-16
SOLO BY WIRELESS
 FOR PUTNAM FANS
Mrs. Genevieve Letters Hears Relative In Schenectady
 Play Cornet Solo
Many Other Local People Listen to
 Number By Herbert Meade

Scores of people in Putnam and yi- einity who nightly "listen in" on the wireless concerts broadeasted from Hartford. Newark, \. J.; Pittsburg. Pa; Schenectady, x. r., and other points. heard a number Tuesday night that was broadcasted particular lv for Putnam people.
 This was a solo by the widely known cornetist. Herbert (. Meade of Birmingham, Alabama, who played at the broadcasting station of WGf at Schenectady. N. Y. His accom- panist was his sister, Mrs. Thomas Wilbur.
 The solo by Mir. Meade was an- nounced in the newspapers as "espe- cially for Putnam, Conn, wireless en- thusiasts," but it develops that 1t was intended more especially for Mrs. Genevieve H. Letters of Grand View, who is related to Mir. Meade.
 At the Letters home Tuesday eve ning. Halford, son of Mrs. Letters, tuned up his wireless set and soon had WGY coming in good and strong. Tuning in sharper. he picked up MT. Meade's solo in great shape. all mem bers of the family listening in with more than particular interest be- cause of their relationship with MT. Meade and his sister. Mir Meade is supervisor of music at Birmingham, Ala schools.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-16
HEIR TO FORTUNE
 WEDS MISS OLSON

Everett R. Campbell of Putnam, shipping clerk at the Marcy Tool works, and who last summer fell heir Co fortune estimated at t4,00d from fhe estate of his great-grandfa- ther. on Monday of this week joined the ranks of the benediets. when he was married at Willimantie to Mis- Gladys Doeia Olson. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. s. W. Olson of Jackson street. Willimantic Rev Harry :. Mcereaay. pastor of the Milllmantle Congregational church, ofiieiated
 The bride was given away by her father. and the couple were attended by Charles F. Sheldon and Miss Bea- triee Sheldon of Woodstock. cousins of the bride. The maid of honor was Anna Schrifer of Willimantic, an in innate friend of the bride. Little Es- ther Orlando. the brides niece. was the flower girl and she carried bas- ket of sweet peas.
 As the bridal party entered the lly- ing room. Florence Johnson of south Woodstock, who presided at the Pi- ano. played the wedding march from .Lohengrin., During the eNening. she rendered several selections m a delightful manner
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-16
CHIEF RANGER PICKS
 CHARRON AS DEPUTY
Grand Knight of Cargill Coun' ell Is Honored By Foresters
 of America
Win Have Jarisdietion Over Three
 Courts of Order In County

II became known today that a new honor has been conferred upon James l. Charron of this city. in his appoint ment by Grand Chief Ranger Robert l.. Iodse of the Grand Lodge of Con neeticut. Foresters of America. as deputy grand chief ranger. Mr. Char ron received word of his appointment, yesterday. and today mailed his ac- ceptance to the grand lodge secretary
 Under the terms of his appointment Mir. Charron will have jurisdiction over three courts of the order these being located as follows Court City of Putnam. No. l16. Putnam; Court Oak Grove, No. l33, Danielson; Court St. Marie. No. l62. Willimantic.
 Mir eharron has been an active member of the Foresters for a mum Der of years, and for two terms served as secretary of the local court.
 The new deputy grand chief ranger is at present rounding out his second term as Grand Knight of Gargil Council. Knights of Columbus of Put nam he having been elected to serv, for a second year in this highest of ice within the gift of the council.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-16
POLICE SEARCH FOR
 WOULD-BE ROBBER
Trail, Growing Hot, Leads to Anticipated Early Arrest
 of Bandit
No New Developments of importance
 In Trio of Death" Letter Case

Starting with the cap. purchased at a Danielson store and abandoned last week Wednesday night by the bandit who attempted Co rob Albert Day of Pomfret at Central Village. state po- lice officers have diligently pursued their investigations and it seemed to- day that very soon the authorities would have their man in custody The trail is growing hot, and is apparently leading right straight to the hiding place of the would-be robber.
 Though police continue to investi- gate into the attempted wreck of a railroad train at Danielson laat We'd nesday night. no evidence has been uncovered that would show that Chas. Jencks of Providence, who was killed by the train, had been murdered and placed on the rails The death is still looked upon as case of suicide.
 Captain Of Police Delage and other police officers investigating the .'trio of death" letter, have not yet uneoy- cred any clues pointing to the identi- ty of the writer. but they continue doggedly at work and anticipate soon making an announcement of interest.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-16
THIEF BREAKS INTO
 TALBOT NEWS STAND
Steals S2o In Cash and Appar- ently Takes Nothing
 Else
Money Was For Elks' Auto Tickets
 Leon Talbot the Loser

Gaining entrance by way of rear door. a thief made his way into the Talbot newsstand around midnight last night tThursday) and stole SEQ in cash. This money Is all that can be accounted for as being missing, and if the thief took cigars, cigarettes and other things making up the stock of the store. Mr. Talbot cannot say, as he misses nothing but the cash.
 This SEQ was in the cigar show case. in plain sight of customers, and rested beneath a pile of tickets being distributed in connection with the sale of an automobile owned by Putnam Lodge of Elks. The tickets were be- ing sold by Leon Talbot. son of the proprietor, Chauncey Talbot, and the theft is a loss to Leon, who must dip into his pocket to make good the loss. Please page the thief. Leon would like to speak with him for moment
 Patrolman John Ryan discovered the break shortly after o'clock this morning, on one of his regular rounds. He notified Mr. Talbot, who came down to the store from his home. They found the outside door smashed and an inside door panel broken, SO that a stick could be inserted in the crack and bar across the door inside the store could be carefully lifted and thus eliminate the final obstruction Go entering the store.
 Whoever the thief was. he had to work rapidly, for 3 bright light is lefi burning in the store all night and had anyone passed the door. he doubtless would have been discovered. No one apparently saw him operating, how. ever. and he made his escape with the cash. which was all be sought
 sought.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-16
.MCOY NEW LEADER
 FOR BASEBALL TEAM
Popular Member of High School Team Chosen 1922 Cap
 tain
School Awards Coveted Letter 'P'
 to Those Earning lt

The Putnam High school baseball squad picture was taken Monday af- ternoon, and elections for next sea- son were held afterward. William J. Mccoy was chosen captain for the 1923 season. and Andrew Donovan has been selected as manager. Mccoy has been prominent in athletics throughout his school course. and has been a regular on the baseball team. playing outfeld, third base, and piteh~ CT, for the past three seasons
 The school letter "P" was awarded to the members of the baseball team at chapel Tuesday. Those whe re- ceived a letter for the past season are: Rudolph Nelson feaptain), Ted Brous- seau (managerl. Bill Mccoy tcaptain electl, Gerald Aiiard. Merton Ames. Patrick Donlon. Chandler Morse, Leon Wilson, Jr.. George Murphy, Michael Maher Gerard Cartier.
 Letters were also awarded to the winners of the tennis tournament. Ina Aldrieh, '23. won in the girls sim gles. and Gerald Ailard, '22. repeated his last years triumph in the boys' tournament. These names will also be placed oH the tennis cup.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-16
LIGHTNING STRIKES
 CHURCH AND HOUSE
East Woodstock Edihce Is Ex. tensively Damaged By Bolt
 Sunday
Allan Uphsm and Tracy White, Lat
 ter In Garage. Receive Shocks

During thunder shower of less than 10 minutes Sunday morning about 10 o'clock. the East Woodstock Congregational church was struck by lightning. It entered the roof at the southwest corner splitting large oak beam in the loft and loosening the metal ceiling in the auditorium in the veztibule where the nlastering was knocked out in various places. win dows. shattered ana the electric light system put out of commission
 Allan Upham, who was rehearsing the voluntary on the organ, received quite a shock.
 The same bolt followed the wires to the club house. leesening clap boards on the south side.
 Tracy White, who was in his gar age several hundred feet away, receiv- cd a severe shock and was unable to use his limbs for several hours.
 This is the fourth time the church has been struck. thus proving false the old adage that lightning never strikes twice in the sane place The meter. which Was iH fhe chapel. was literally blown to pieces It also shat tered most of the pubs.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-16
3 TO GRADUATE
Exercises of St Mary's Paroehisl
 School to Be Held June 2s

The graduation exercises of St. Mafy's school will take place Sunday afternoon. June 25. al o'clock in thc afternoon. in St Mary's church, Prov ideaee street. Diplomas will be pre- sented. and a gold medal given to each graduate. the latter as gift from the pastor. Rev. Charles r. Bedafd.
 The graduates are Aehiile Bourquc, Arthur Pomfnvillc. Silvia Duraut, Gerard Caron. Stella Harper, fabiola Spaneey. Julia Jankot silvio Dupre, Damase Richard, Pauline Benoit. Eeanide Bousauet. Leoza pesroasseau Armand Desrosiers, Arthur Belle rose. Leonel Caucher, Leo Robitaille, simone Trottier, Theodore Gagne Viola Benoit, John Sarrisin. Thomas Cody. Leo Gregoire, Napoleon Chen cite. Eahiala Page, Fahiala Layaiee, Ida Duprsss+.aA1s Beausoleil. Estelle BeaaareaSN' ff1sel Mongeon. Jeaun, Niens. Rese-Alma Bernier, Aofmana Peloauin, Harside Bonin-
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-16
MAYOR REPLIES TO
 BRO. ELK'S LETTER
Threatens to Bring Scotch Regiment and Shoot Up
 the Town
Will Sic Remi on the Crowd If Elks
 Don't Fall Into Line
Dear Billy Elk

Dear Billy ELK
 have just finished reading with lot of interest your letter printed in the Windham County Observer.
 Now who the Highland Fling do you think you are to say whether there's going to be a Mayors Night or a Scotch Night during the Elks' week? Who's the Mayor of Putnam, anyhow
 Now let me tell you something that you can put into your old Scotch briar and smoke There's going to be Scotch night at the Elks' Carnival If have to get out the bagpipes and kits and lead the procession. What's more, if 1 hear anything more about it I'll bring q Scotch regiment or so and clean up the place-Jake and Hyde and their Yiddish contingent and the Irish and the French and the Poles as we'll
 Moreover, my lad, don't get quite so fresh with the Scotch race. or by the bones of Bobby Burns there's 70 ing to be trouble The Maedonalds won't take any back talk from an of you. They're a great race from Flora to Archie Maybe you don't know who Flora is, but if you're able to read which l doubt you'll find that she freed Bonnie Prince Charlie. while Archie. as you know, IS likely to be free with anything that comes his way. So look out for the Scots. Just as sure as your names Cohen oe O'Brien or LaRose or Hamburg. one night during the Elks' week the Scots will come marching through Union Square playing "The Campbells are Coming'-only this time it'll be the Macdonalds-and they'll poke the ribs out of anybody that gets ID their way.
 Have all the infammable fireworks you want but see to 1t that among the set pieces you have Scotch Thistle or a Scotch bottle. Try putting any English roses or Irish shamroeks on the night sky of Putnam and I'll sic Remi on you See if I don't
 In conclusion let me say that fl Hyde and Jake want to turn one night into Jewish picnic there won't be any kick. providing Nor wtll there be any howl if the French dele gation want to have a frogs leg ban ouet. providing Nor will there be any arrests if the Irish do a jig all the way down Main street. provid- inp-.... Nor will there be martial law declared if the English cook roast beef all over the lot, providing .... Pro vidinr that you fellows keep in mind that the greatest race in the world and the best fighters on the face of the globe come from Scotland, where the handsomest lassies and the biggest distiileries make life a long sweet song
 Hoot. mon' Stop your nonsense and fan in. Archie says there going to be Scotch Night and it'll be the biggest night in the history of Put nam. There'll be lads and lassies danc- ing the hornpipe and the Highland Fling. there'll be braw pipes a-piaying from Providence street to Grove. ThereU be a awee drap O doeh and doris" 10 reveryone. and all for the sake of "Auld Lang Syne' I'm tell ing you there will be-and you know me ARCHIE.