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New-York tribune., 1922-02-19

IN bin We viii a~q ozpefepce' -
In Cnatcmala the estahi,si sacnt of a
genuine democracy. The ratriotlsm
and fortitpdc displayed b. tfc peopjs
of Guatemala during tac recent poliii-
cal development I'll - with tope, and
We know that better days are appro4ch-
ing for the country
"Guatcmala under the jpdic9us and
competent administration Of General
Orcllaua. promises its people an rra
OF peace. tranquility and progress. Tho
Conscrvat ve party, which ras rssron-
siblc for the depiorab.c condition that
eHistcd in the country until Gcaoral
OrellaDa became Provisional President,
can fined no supporters anywhere now.
and the sqaandcr ng Of p1piic fun6s7
and other abuses Of wnicb tie p.yciais
Of that part we're guilty have been
pcrmanenl.. choch ed -
New-York tribune., 1922-02-19
Cuaien,aIatls Elect
Orcllana; Era OF
Prosperity Expected
New President Hailed by
All Factions as Leader
Who Will Guide Nation
to Peace and Coed Times

Official announcement received IN
this city by Enrique Munoz, Consul
General OF Guatemala, is to the eject
that General Jose Maria Orcllana has
been elected President of that Cen
trail American republic After the po-
litical turmoil in the country, General
Orcllana was chosen ProVi ional
President by tho Legislative Assembly.
The representatives Of sixteen depart
mcnts (statcs) voted Tor General Ore
lana, while the representatives of si:.
other departments cast their votes for
Jorge Ubico. The two men are nem-
bcrs Of the Liberal Federal party and
Democratic party, respectively
With the candidate Of the Con scrva-
tive party withdrawn from the race Tor
the Presidency, the members Of the
Liberal Federal and Democratic parties
decided to put aside political cons dcra-
tions and work together for the eco
nomic restoration Of the country.
whose condition under a prior Con
scrvativc regime had lett Guatemala In
a most chaotic condition. 70 that end
the two parties united and put forward
AS candidates both General Orcllana
and Scnor Ubico
With the earlier vote received by
General Orclana in tnc Legislative As
semb'y his election WAS assured, 50
that it really was more in tho vay Of
a confirmation by the people Of the &C
ton already taken by their representa-
tivcs in Congress.
"The reconciliation Of tho fighting
clements Of Guatemala has inspired
tho people With renewed hope that the
country will have long and uninicr-
ruptcd era Of peace and prosperity
said Mr.. Munoz yesterday.
General Orcllana." ne said, "is an
able soldicr and statesman. who, the
people know, will prove himself worthy
Of the confidence they have placed
New-York tribune., 1922-02-19
What Next IN E1x1.0De?
rThe League Has Meant Far Less Than
f., DESIGNERS Hoped, out it Has Poiniteti
The Road to Future European Welfare''

the sir Of series OF ten articles bv Mr. Voadcrn
American fnonce conditions Europe as he observed
a~x during months trip through countries
describing the food that has
r.-on< ril The Tribune to-norror
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
TRAIN SCHEDULE
CHANGES SUNDAY

Several changes in running time of
trains operating out of Putnam are to
become effective next Sunday. as a
result of the PRONUNCIATION of new
train schedule by the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad because
Of ''the general financial condition of
the company and the decrease in tray
ell" No trains now stopping at the
Putnam station are to be discontinued,
but on and after Sunday their time Of
arriving and leaving will be different.
For instance. train No. 1l2, which
leaves Willimantic at o'clock a. m,
for Boston. and leaves Putnam at
$50, will leave about two minutes ear
lier at all points along the route. The
definite leaving time win become
known when the printed schedules ar
rive.
Train No l16, leaving Willimantic
at 1905 a. m. for Boston. will begin
Sunday to leave at $40. This train,
therefore. will leave % minutes ear
lier at all intermediate points. Leav-
ing Putnam today at i047. on and
after Sunday it will leave at 1917,
and arrive in Boston at 1905.
Another train that is popular with
local people is the 1886 p. m. train out
of Boston for Putnam. This train is
TO leave under the new schedule at
o'clock aud is due TO arrive in Putnam
80 or 35 minutes later than at present.
The $50 p. m. train out of Boston is
to remain on the present schedule un-
changed.
The train out of Putnam for Wor-
cester, now leaving at 1915 a. m, Is
TO leave at 1925 and is due to arrive
in Worcester at ii.25.
Under the new schedule it will be
possible to leave Putnam at COS a. Ia.
for Middletown and New Haven and
make fine connections at Willimantie.
This has not been the CAGE in the past
with this early morning train. The
same connections may be made on the
lisa leaving Putnam The 1906
leaving Putnam. however, viii not
connect for New Haven and way ,ta-
tons, after Sunday. because the con-
Meeting train has been taken of the
Air Line schedule.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
ELKS TO CONDUCT
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Exalted Ruler MeGarry Heads
Large Committee Named
to Supervise Undertaking

Plans were developed al the meet
ing of Putnam Lodge of Elks. Tues
day night. for vigorous seleetive
membership drive. 70 commence as
soon IA the committee appointed to
have the matter in charge, can get
things organized. The drive for mem
bers here will be a part of the nation
wide effort to bring the total number
Of Elks in the country to one million,
at the close of 1922. While a large
committee has been named 10 super
wise the drive in the district over
which Putnam Lodge has Jurisdiction,
all members are urged t1itend hand
ana do all that they csn 81 swell the
number Of new members
The committee. which = headed by
Exalted Ruler John J. McGaffy. and
which is 10 meet TO organize and make
plans next Tuesday night at 5 o'clock.
comprises the following: J. ]. Me-
Garry, A. Newton Vaughn, Oscar 5.
Rich, John Lynch, Archibald Macdon-
all. Jr., II. II Davenport. d. J. De
nancy hFNiEF ID uiiehs " AliAaHt hit"-
art, Lewis A. Bradford, Ebert l.. Oar
bic. ". FenneF Woodward. Armand
Heneault, Samuel King. William Bel
lavanee, ". J. Lindeman, +. IL. Kris
TEX. George Hartwell. Joseph Gagne.
Joseph Crandall, Archibald Macdon-
aid. Sr., A. j. Brodeur, George Brad
ley. James Murray. \. Graydon
Sharpe and Lucius r. Merriam.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
CORPS INSTALLS
OFFICIAL BOARD

y G. Warner Womans Relief
Corps. No. SO, entertained at dinner
served in Odd Fellows hall Tuesday
noon. The following were guests
Department President, Mrs. Anna
Clark of New London; Department
Secretary, Mrs. Frances a Packer OF
Groton; Department Treasurer Mrs.
Florence l.. F. Hayden of Meriden.
and National Instituting and install
ling Officer. Mrs. Gertrude NJ West
ervelt Of Hartford. who installed the
officers Of Corps No. SO in the after
noon.
The officers installed were the fol
lowing:
President. Lena r. Munroe; senior
vice president, Almira A. Perry; ju-
nior vice president, Lille r. Leach /,
treasurer. Ethel c. Tourtellotte; chap
lain. Sarah A. Clifford; conductor,
Hattie c. Miller; guard, Grace VI.
Baldwin; patriotic instructor, Cora b.
Adams; press correspondent, Inez V.
Hoyle; musician, Ethel c. Tourtel-
lotte; assistant conductor, Ella W.
Wood; assistant guard. Eva NJ Gels
sler; color bearers. No. /. Mary A.
Bancroft; No. .. Gladys A. Benoit;
No. 3, Mary o. Younger; No {. Ella
L. Hall.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
LOCAL ELKS HOLD
BRILLIANT AFFAIR
Function Attracts Large Num-
ber.-Beautiful Decorations
Adorn Union Hall

Members Of Putnam Lodge of Elks
have good reason 10 feel proud today
over their annual charity ball held last
evening in Union hall IL was a bril-
liant affair, many more than 800 peo-
pie assembling to share in the pleas
ures Of the occasion, many coming
from distance.
The hall was beautifully adorned,
the walls being hung with purple. gold
and white cloth Running from the
sides 10 the center Of the hall were
many stresmers Of white. purple and
gold rloth, and from the corners TO
the center were strung electric lights
of varied colors. Baskets of artificial
flowers completed the scheme, the
Whole combining to make an exceed
ingly pretty scene The stage was
also resplendent in American flags.
bunting. large floor lamps at either
enc, and at the front large electric
lights forming the words u. p. O. T..
Following the concert from o.
clock TO s.A5. the grand march was
held. with Exalted Ruler and Mrs
John J. McGarry leading. Dancing
followed. music being furnished by
Woods Novelty orchestra.
Al II o'clock she beautiful Elks'
toast In honor Of absent brothers, was
given By Exalted Ruler McGarry.
During intermission that followed,
luncheon was served in Elks' hall
Dancing was resumed later and con
tinued until o'clock.
The floor directors and committees
on arrangements we're the following
Floor director. Ralph +. Thurston;
assistants, John VI. Lynch, Archibald
Jr.. Edward w. Mullan.
George Lewis, Jr.; reception commit
tee, officers OF the lodge; refreshment
committee. Erwin r. Robbins, J. Al
fred Gagne; committee Of arrange
ments, John w. Lynch, Archibald
Jr., Lucius r. Merriam, |,
Louis A. Bradford. Edward w. Null
an, A. Graydon Sharpe, Frank CASH
iy. Thomas o'Hara.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
CHANGE TIME FOR
NO SCHOOL SIGNAL

Superintendent of Schools Ernest
Witham has concluded arrange
.ents with the II. X II. silk Company
I'D the Putnam Foundry. for the
randing of "no school" signals on the
Vtistles Of these mills. when weather
1nditions warrant such measures be-
ing taken, at slightly different times
Fan previously arranged.
The new mo school signals will be
follows: No morning session, three
Ing blasts at s a. M. high school ex-
sted. No afternoon session. three
= blasts at 1890 p. m.
The sessions of the high school be-
ga so early that il is not possible to
- eange storm signal which will in
eicde them. II the signal only blows
IS, : a. M, there will be no school in
TIA afternoon.
II case Of one solid session. the
ools will be notified by telephone
4 pupils are just a little later in
letting home on a stormy day, parents
vi know that it is a solid session.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
FIREMEN UNABLE
TO QUENCH BLAZE
Having No Ladder They We're
Unable to Get to the
Roof
Had to Wait For Chimney Fire to
Burn itseif Out

Men of the Putnam fire department
we're unable To extinguish the Chin
ney fire Wednesday night At the house
at 81 Smith street. owned by omer
Desautelle. simply because they had
no ladder 20 enable them to reach the
roof and spray the flames with the
chemical. The best they could do was
to stand on the ground and keep the
roof drenched with water while the
brisk chimney blaze burned itself out.
Showers Of sparks fell on the roof.
but. fortunately. these did not ignite
the roof and the fire did 10 great ma
terial damage.
When the apparatus arrived on the
scene, great haste was made 70 secure
a ladder in the neighborhood. One
was found and quickly brought, but il
was of no use, because it was too
short 10 ALLOW fireman TO reach the
roof.
The experience of the firemen was
but another instance Of how very
greatly set of long ladders IS needed
by the city fire department.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
PRODUCERS
STOP SHIPMENTS
Local Farmers Begin Separat-
ing Milk Rather Than Send
IL to Boston Firm
Arrange at Putnam Meeting For Daily
Disposal Of Quantities of Cream

Windham county milk producers.
who have been deprived of a market
for their product in Boston because
the Elm Farm Milk Company refuses
to pay the schedule of prices agreed
to by the other large Boston dealers.
have made arrangements to separate
their milk and ship the cream obtained
to one of the large cooperative milk
concerns in Boston.
This action Was taken at meeting
held in the Office Of the Wiadham
County Farmers Association yester-
day. of the Windham County branch
of the " f. VI. F. A.. which is COM
posed of officers of the locals through
out che county.
John r. Stromberg of Arlington,
president; John f. Tanner, secretary
treasurer; and delegates from the fol
lowing locals were present; East
Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn. Plain
field, Jewett City.
Plans are being developed for sep
arating the milk in different eenters.
wherever a separator can be obtained.
and the details of getting the milk
separated, getting cans out from Bos-
ton, and the cream shipped. are being
handled by c. y. Copeland, whose
services are being furnished by the N.
f. NJ. ?. A. TO assist its members in
successfully meeting the present emer-
geney. County Agent Frank L. Da-
Wis. who arranged for the meeting. is
cooperating. Any milk producer
that may have been overlooked by the
association should get in touch with
either of these men at the Farmers
Association headquarters. The Farm
ers Association has made arrange
ments to have the Office open eve
nings between 6 and .. SO that farm
ers can get in touch by telephone af-
ter their days work is over.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
PUTNAM MANS CAR
FIGURES In MISHAP

Samuel Rosoif, proprietor of Ro-
soff's garage, Putnam, figured in an
automobile accident Tuesday night,
which fortunately resulted in no in
jury TO himself. though his automo-
bile was badly damaged.
The accident happened on Sterling
hill. near Sterling village. the car skid
ding ON the icy road. The machine
shot across the road and hit the bank
with sufficient force TO crush a wheel.
break an axle and spring, the auto
coming 20 rest on is side against the
bank.
The car was left where it stopped,
for the night, and after making re-
pairs in the morning. was driven back
10 Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27

Mrs. Mary F. Thurston was 50
frightfully burned last Sunday about
aoontime, when her nightclothss
.aught fire from a small oil stove. that
she died an hour after being hastily
removed to the Day Kimball Hospital.
Mrs. Thurston, who was 72 years
I'D, arose from bed shortly before
noon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
crank Duchame, School street, with
whom she had been staying for several
weeks. and proceeded TO light small
oil stove-one OF the type that has
Two burners and is barely foot high.
Fhe stove rested on the floor and IT Is
resumed that her night dress, in
ONE manner, came into contact with
he flames and in a moment she was
.nveloped in fire.
Screams Attract Attention
She screamed and ran about the
aom, which was in the attic. and in so
,,oing communicated the flames from
Ter burning garments to the bed and
iothes hanging about the room.
John Marsh, father of Mrs. Frank
Juchame. Mr.. Duchame and AIDE
ard Beaupre, who lives in the same
hIock, heard the woman's frenzied
lies and rushed upstairs. Mr.. Marsh
ook his coat off and threw it around
,ei. smothering the flames. Their
sgoic efforts, however, were nil, for
before they were attracted to the up
airs room Mrs. Thurston had been
t..taliy burned, every inch of her body,
saetieally. having come into contact
vlth the flames, her hair being entire
q burned from her head.
The men carried the woman. who
Weighed nearly $50 pounds. down
airs and made her as comfortable as
g1ssible. She remained conscious for
me time. suffering untold agonies.
oetors were summoned and a call put
q, for the ambulance. Upon the ar
.aai of the latter. Mrs. Thurston WAS
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
CONTRACT SOON FOR
WEST THOMPSON ROAD WORK

1t is anticipated that the State High
way Department viii award the con
tract early next month for the con-
struction Of the two and half mile
stretch Of road between West Thomp-
son and Grosvenordale. An appropri-
alton of $780, is available for this
work. and 1t certainly will be good
news TO lot Of people when it IS an
nounced that the contract has been l.,
and that definite date for commence
ment of work is in sight.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
PUTNAM EAGLES MAKE PLANS
FOR ANNUAL CHARITY BALL

Putnam Aerie of Eagles is making
pla.is for its annual charity ball which
is 70 be held in Union hall some time
the latter part Of February. The
committee 70 have charge of the event
has been appointed and IS working on
the plans. The committee comprises
President George Lewis, Jr.. ex-oiii-
clio, John J. McGarry, Arthur Van
nose, Eugene Tetreault. Edward De-
sautslle, Ernest Lorion, ]. W Paradis,
0dor Marion and Edward Duroeher.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
MRS. HOGAN HEADS
PUTNAM REBEKAHS
Installed As Noble Grand of
Local Lodge at Ceremonies
Wednesday Evening
supper 10 Served After Werk.-D.ne-
ing Follows Committee, Named


In the presence of a large number
of members and visitors, the officers
of Mizpah Rebckah Degree. |. q. o.
F., were installed in Odd Fellows hall
Wednesday night by suite consisting
of Helen l.. Witter. ID. ID. President
Louise I. DAWSON, d. G. Marshal; Ma
ria Bennett. d. G. Warden: Mabel y.
Kent. u. G. Treasurer; Edith u. Kent.
y. G. Chaplain; Sara Kent. y. &.
Guard.
The District Deputy President and
Deputy Grand Warden were from
Danielson, aud We're accompanied by
other members OF the Danielson lodge,
including Past Noble Grand Ray Pei.
lett. Upon the arrival OF the visitors
before the opening of the meeting,
they were served supper OF ereamed
chicken on toast. cake and coffee. by
a committee consisting of Mrs. c. L.
Adams and Mrs. Eldon 5. Johnson.
The installation of officers was ae-
eomplished in a very efficient and inn
pressive manner. Following the eere-
mony. Mrs. Lille +. Leach in behalf
Of the members presented the retiring
Noble Grand, Mrs. Elsie X. Johnson.
Past Grand's jewel. Mrs. Johnson
made very happy response.
The new officers are; Noble Grand.
Aline X Hogan; Vice Grand. Florence
|. Tourtellotte; treasurer, Alice De
vine; secretary, Louise |. Dawson
warden, Minnie Bancroft; conductor,
Hazel Johnson; chaplain. Rhoda Dean
Moss; X. S. n. c., Julia X. LOOMS; l..
5. y. G.. Marguerite MeCulloeh; r. S
Y. G.. Lillian MeGalry; l.. s. V. c.,
Lottie Card. / G., Chrystobel Gif
ford; O. g., o. Z. Bancroft
Following the installation Of off
GERS u supper Of tuna fish salad. sand
witches. cake and coffee was served by
a committee headed by Mrs. Chauneey
Talbot and Mrs Hiram S. Whipple
a feature of this supper was the dis
tributiou of Chan Talbot's famous Is
kimo PIE, promulgated in Doe Cooks
laboratories in Labrador and served
hot off the ice
Dancing followed the supper
The committees appointed by Noble
Grand Aline X Hogan are as follows
House committee Grace Baldwin.
Sadie Adams, Louise Johnson.
Finance committee Rhoda Mos,
Marjorie Bradford. Elsie johnson.
Visiting committee Sunday. Lille
Leach Monday. Inez Hoyle Tuesday.
Louise DAWSON; Wednesday, Alice
Mansfield; Thursday. Sadie Adams ;
Friday, Sadie Talbot. Saturday. Aline
Hogan.
Charge Of music Louise Johnson.
Entertainment committee:
February, Minnie Bancroft. Edith
Richardson. Mr.. and Mrs. Whipple.
Oliver Bancroft.
Mareh-Alice Devine. Helen Devine,
Ethel Ellis. Doris Carver. Helen Car
yer. Thomas Bell.
April-Chrystobel Clifford Hattie
Inman. Mr.. and Mrs. Adams, James
Clifford.
May Hazel johnson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vim. Bates, Eta Normandie. Rhoda
Moss, Louise Dawson.
June Margaret McCulloch. Alice
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauneey
Talbot. Mr. McCulloch.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
RUMMACE SALE TUESDAY TO
BENEFIT ST. PHILIPS CHURCH

St. Philips Church Guild is making
extensive plans for a rummage sale to
be held next Tuesday, Jan. 81. at st.
Onge's fruit and candy store, Provi-
dence street Mrs. William II. Rich
ardson and Mrs. +. II. Burt have
charge of the undertaking, the pro-
ceeds Of which will benefit the church.
Parishioners who have things to con-
tribute for the same are asked 70 mott
~ either Of the above ladies.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
/. AYES PUTNAM FOR INDIANA
IN COMPANY WITH SHERIFF

william Torbet. formerly employed
a. Webster. and whose wife is Put
nan woman. started for Huntington.
md. Thursday yesterday morning
. ompany with Sheriff Paine of that
rlase. Torbet having been arrested by
6ectain of Police Delage on Monday
and held until the arrival of the In
dha1s officer. The warrant under
wb.ch Torbet was arrested charged
I'm with grand larceny and false pre-
tSp~e.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
Night Dress Catches Fire
Woman Dies From Burns
MRS MARY THURSTON WAS ALONE IN HER ROOM IN
SCHOOL STREET HOME WHEN HER CLOTHES
IGNITE FROM SMALL OIL STOVE
Shortly After Being Removed to HosptaFre Depart
nent Summoned to Extinguish Blaze In Bed Chamber


taken 10 the hospital, where she died
about an hour after arriving there.
Summon Fire Department
When the awful predicament of
Mrs. Thurston was discovered, call
was sent in for the fire department,
and the apparatus quickly responded.
Quick work was made of extinguish-
ing the flames, much burning stuff be
ing thrown out of the window. The
damage was not excessive, amounting
to perhaps 5000.
Mrs. Thurston lived in Milford,
where she made her home with her
son, Thomas Thurston. Some weeks
ago she came to Putnam to assist in
the care Of her niece. Mrs. Duchame,
and their recently born baby. In the
height of the excitement Sunday
noon. Mrs Duehame and her baby
were taken to a neighbor's house,
where they were made comfortable.
They returned when the house was
cleared of smoke.
Dorm IN
The deceased was native Of Provi-
denee, where she was born on Nov. /,
1850. She lived for long period Of
years in Putnam and had many admir-
ing friends. For long time she Was
active as member of the Putnam Ad-
vent church. 1t was about two years
ago that she went To the home of her
son Thomas at Milford. to reside.
Besides her son, she leaves sister,
Miss Lucy 0rmsbee, and niece, Mrs.
Alice Marsh Buchame.
The funeral was held Tuesday af-
ternoon at o'clock at the undertake
ing parlors of Smith & Walker. Rev.
John c. Stoddard, pastor of the Bap-
fist church. ofiiciated. A ladies quar-
tet rendeded two numbers, Come I'm
to Me-" and "He SAUNDERS Not" The
remains were placed in the tomb at
Grove Street cemetery, to await burial
at the convenience of the family.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27

William Rice. Putnam Trade school
student. suffered a slight abrasion OF
the elbow as a result of coming in
contact with a belt.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
Hospital Deficiency Fund
Lacks SI4OO OF Sum Needed

This Weeks Contributions increase Tot. 50 95Fresds Of
Institution Still Have Opportunity of Don.tinsMy Send Their
Checks to The Patriot
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27

The engagement Of Miss Helen NJ.
Phillips Of Hartford to Durham J. Hall
Of this city. has been announced
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-27
PATRIOT EDITOR PATIENT
AT DAY kIMBALL HOSPITAL

John J. Whitehead. Jr.. editor Of
The Patriot, was taken severely i'll
Thursday with heavy cold. his eondi-
ton that evening leading to his being
removed 10 the Day Kimball Hospital.
This afternoon he was resting more
comfortably, with an improvement in
his condition being noted.