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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
SNEAK THIEVES GET
 INTO LOCAL HOMES
Steal Valuables From Byron D. Bugbee and Napoleon
 Manville
Enter Formers Home by Front Dosr
 After Smashing Glass


 Two robherics at local dwelling daring which were more notable for their daring than the size of the haais that the thief or thieves made. was deported Co the police last evening and the search goes on today in the hope ef rounding up those responsible for the criminal acts. The chase grows hotter and the police believe that not much time will elapse before they have placed the guilty parties under ar rest.
 shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon an unknown person en- tered. by the rear door, the house oc- cupied by Napoleon Manville and family on Mill street. There was 10 one at home at the time and doubt less the thief was aware of this fact He ransAckeA tha place, taking with him an overcoat and four watches. the whole valued at about $50.
 Break Into Bugbeo Home
 Between and o'clock, either tae same man or pal who was operat- ing with him, broke into the house of Byron D. Bugbee on Grove str at and after wandering through several rooms left the house undetectei, taking with him valuable overcoat, set of cuff links and gold watch. the whole valued at more than $le0
 Mir. Bugbee was in the garage It the time and Mrs. Bugbee had step ped out on an errand. The man broke one of the small panes of glass in the front door and reaching throu h this hole. unlocked the door from the inside. 1t is apparent he smashed .hc glass with his bare hand and cut it, for there were spots of blood about, leading to this conclusion.
 Inspect Ever. Ree.-
 The man ransacked several rooms and quickly gathered whatever of value eame readily to hand He dii not make the haul he had hoped and perhaps would have succeeded in max ing. had he not been disturbed when Mir Bngbee entered the lower floor of the house, from the rear and snap ped on the lights in the kitchen above. The man sneaked out the back door. Mir Bughee knows this for he heard the door slam, but gave no thought Co the matter al the moment for nc believed that his wife had closed the door
 Mrs Bughee having returned and Mir BuRhee having come in from the garage. they were some surprised when they discovered that their home had been entered and partially ran- sacked while they had been out but few moments. A nasty inventory disclosed only the above mentioned missing property.
 They reported the matter immedi- ately to the police. who at once start ed an investigation.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
ONE MORE MISFORTUNE
Julius Carlson Laeerates Hand While Cranking Car-five Stitches Taken

The third of a series of misf0rtunes befeH Julius Carlson of Putnam when he badly injured his right hand Sat urday evening near Willimantic while crankinE one of his trucks It is re ported that as MT Carlson started to crank the machine some one sitting in the drivers seat accidentally stepped on the self starter This caused the crank to spin around and Mr Carl sons hand struck the number plate Of the ear The cord in the hand was sev= cred and five stitches were require ] by 6 Willimantic doctor to close the wound He will be unable to work for several days though he accompanies one of his trucks on its trips every day
 This was the first trip that Mfr. Carl son had made with this particular truck since t was smashed up iu an accident on the Providence road a short time ago. He was slightly in- jured at that time The second mis- fortune that came his way was when two ef his drivers were fined at Moos- up early last week. when their trucks were found to b. overloaded The to- tal fines amounted Co over S300
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
WOULD HONOR WAR DEAD Alderman Suggests Naming Streets For Those Who
 Died in Service

Another method of doing honor to the memory of Putnam sons who died in service during the World War was suggested bv Al. derman Alfred Pigeon to the mayor and other members of the common council at the meeting on Tuesday night. Alderman Pigeon recommended the naming of new streets Ia memory uf those who died during the war while on active duty. He said that this recommendation was backed hy the American Legion Post. in whose behalf he voiced the matter to the council Alderman Pigeon IS a former commander of the Post. While no action was talk en on the subject, t was evident from the expressions of approval heard about the council chamber. that the idea was an excellent one and should be put into practice.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
VOTERS REFLECT
 ARCHIE MACDONALD
Tax Collector Polls sos Votes Against PTS By Francis
 Lepine
Total of ses Ballots Are Cast ia Bi.
 ennisl City Election

In the only contest featuring the biennial city election Monday, Arehi- bald Macdonald. Jr., Republican can didate for tax collector. boiled large majority of votes over the Democrat ie candidate. Francis Lepine. Mir. Macdonald ran ahead of his party ticket.
 Voting was not heavy. only eight hundred and ninety-cight votes being east. In defeating Mr Lepine Mr. Macdonald, the present tax collector. received eos votes to his opponents 29s.
 Mayor Victor Gbapdeiaine, nomi- mated by the Republican party and endorsed by the Democrats. was elect ed to hold the office for another term. Mr Chapdelainc has served very well as mayor in filling out the unexpired term of Postmaster Archibald Mac donald. and should make . capable ex- ecutive for the city during the coming two years. \ total of 59a Republi- can votes and 2s6 Democratic ones. were cast for Mir Chapdelaine.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
ELKS SECURE POND
 FOR WINTER SPORTS
Fraternal Men Arrange for Use By Public of Perry's
 Pond
To Provide Police Supervision and Safeguards Against Fatal Accidents

Through the interest of Putnam Lodge of Elks, Putnam is to have the use of Perry's pond as a skating place this winter. This welcome announce ment was made on Monday by the Elks' Welfare Committee, which has been working on the matter for some time and has finally been able to arrange all details.
 Perry's pond, off Grove street. just beyond the cemetery. is the eity's largest body of water available for skating purposes. It was the gather ing place for hundreds of people in the winter season and very popular.
 Rowdies Abuse Privileges
 The privilege of skating on the pond, however, was abused by rowd- ies and their fix and as a result the right to skate there was withdrawn at the opening of the season last win ter. There was general regret, es- peeially among those who conducted themselves like ladies and gentlemen while there and were not guilty of any acts of vandalism that were charged or were responsible for the various bits of rowdyism which made living in the vicinity almost unbear- able at times.
 The committee of the Elks has ar ranged, that during the cutting of the ice by Medbury and Trowbridee. ample safeguards will be set up to prevent any accidents involving care less and thoughtless skaters. Every precaution will be taken, at ice har- vesting periods and other times dur ing the skating season. to put up every barrier and safeguard. against aeci- dent which might result fatally.
 Not only will these precautions be taken, but the Elks will pay the salary of man who will be on duty at the pond at all times when skating is permitted, to see that things go along smoothly and that "freshs youths keep themselves we'll within bounds. This man will have full police powers and therefore will have all the need ed authority to make arrests. The Elks have appropriated s250 to meet this end of the expense entailed in securing the re-opening of the pond to the public, for the enjoyment of skating.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
Wood.toeL Man Again Heads Wind
 ham County Farmers Association

Dr. c. P. Perley of Woodstock was reelected president of the Windham County Farmers Association at the annual business meeting held this morning in Odd Fellows Hall. John R. Stromber was reelected vice-presi- dent and Whitman Danielsnn of Put nam was again chosen to serve as secretary and treasurer.
 The meeting Is largely attended b. farmers from all over Windham County. Reports of officers, given at this mornings seasion. showed that n great amount of work had been done in the past year. all of which was of value to the farmers of the county. Especial exhibits were also inspected with interest and profit.
 This afternoons meeting will be featured by an address by (. H. Hough.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
TO INSTALL HEATER

To enable the more efficient and therefore better heating of St. Johns Hall, during the cold weather season. when meetings and social functions are held there. a hot air heating sys- tenn is to 5e installed. This was de cided at a meeting of the St Jean the Baptist society on Sunday, when the proposal was approved and the installation authorized
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
DIR. oLmsTEp TO oFFIcIATE

Rev. Dr. William Beach Olmstcd of pomfret School will ofiiciate at the morning service of worship at St Philips church on Sunday. The ser vice will begin at 9.45 o'clock, which k one hour earlier than customary. Dr. 0lmsted will preach and ofiieiats at the celebration of Holy Commun- ion.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
HOSPITAL THANKS
Thanksgiving Donations to Day Kim
 ball Hospital Generous

Mrs. W. F. Raferty. chairman of the committee for the annual Thanks giving offering to the Day Kimball Hospitals Miss Bloxham. superinten- dent of the hospital. and the nurses and patients have requested that The Patriot express to the public their sin- cere gratitude for the splendid and generous response which was made Co the annual Thanksgiving offering this year. providing the hospital with funds and very necessary foodstuifs and other material
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
SHERIFF (. A. GATES
 OUT FOR CONGRESS
"Mortlake" Says Willimantic Mans Nomination for Office
 Is Not Unlikely
Factionism Among Connecticut Re-
 pahlieans Must Cease

Hartford, Dee. 4.-lt is not at all unlikely that the Republican nominas ton for congress in the Second dis- triet next year will go to Windham County and that Sheriff C. 4. Gates will be the nominee. Sheriff Gates has had iong and varied career in pub. lie life. He has fulfilled number of positions. and ln every position. he has given satisfaction to the people. He has represented his town in the house of representatives, and his district In the senate. He has served tho city of MillimaHtle as its executive and the county as sheriff In the faction fight in the Republican party in 1929 he would have been the successor sf Mir Rarahack in the ehairmanship if these opposed to him had been successful in their efforts tn secure control of the Republican state central committee. Sheriff Gates was ihe candidate of the anti Rerabaek faction. In the nasi sheriff Gates has shown an ambition for congressional hanors. and it is believed hy many of his friends in the congressional dis. trict that the realization af that laud able ambition would hc now gratifying ta him ii Is not believed that his tnwnsman, William A. King. has ann bitians which tend Washington-w wards. kt one time Mir. King had strong de sire Co go to congress That was near iv twenty years ago. when he had hoped Co be the successor of Frank B nrandegee aa tho representative of the district on the latter's election Co the United States senate As the successor Of the late Orville H. plaft. In a great measure. through the influence of Mr. Brandegce. Edwin W Higgins
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
EASTERN STAR ELECTS
Jesssmine Chapter Names Mrs. Hattie
 K. Watson as Worthy Matron

The annual election of officers ef Jessamine Chapter. O. E. &, was hold Wednesday evening at their regular meeting and the following were elected to serve for the ensuing year Worthy matron. Hattie K Watson worthy patron, James II. Mccullough associate matron. Margaret McCul. tough: secretary. Fmma M Roberts treasurer. fnez Y r gle. conauctress Lena 4 Whipplei associate eondue. tress. Olive L. Knight.
 After the meeting Mr, and Mrs George Tcift served m oyster sup per to the members. Mrs Tefft is the retiring matron.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
CHILDREN TO ENTERTAIN

Under the auspices of the Parent Teacher association next Friday eve ming. Dee. IA, at eight o'clock, in the assembly hall of the High school, the children of the Smith Street school will present . pageant of the season, "The Little New Year"
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
STORES OPEN
During December Thursday Hslf Holidays Will Not Be
 Observed

All local stores were open all day yesterday and will also te open all day the rest of the Thursdays this month. When the Putnam clerks were granted Thursday afternoon of the year around. it was agreed that this should not apply to December, when Christmas shoppers keep them busy.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
ACCIDENT REVEALS
 CASES OF WHISKEY
Make Discovery When Truck lnjures Jos. Dumas as He
 Repairs Tire
Arrested But Taken to Hospital--
 Gideon Lemaitre Fined $50

The bursting nf lire on ihe car ef Joseph Dumas of this city, near Whites Crossing. close Co Washing ton. E. l.. early last Sunday morning. was che first of series of events that brought serious injuries te Mf Du- mas, painful hurts to Mrs. Gideon le- maitrc. the arrest of her husband. the seizure Of Mir Dumas automobile and the cargo of whiskey and beer that t contained The ear was released lat. CT. but the liquor. which Is said te have had a value of about S7op. was eenfiscated by the police authorities.
 Hope to Save Toes
 Mir. Dumas Is patient at St. Jos erh's Hospital, Providence which iu- stitution told The Patriot this nora ing that Mir. Dumas had a compound fracture of the left leg below the knee, and that some of the toes on both his feet were very badly lacer- ated. and that others were crushed, including the big toe on his right foot Ali the skill Of the hospitalss s surgeons is being employed to avert the probability of amputatian Of the toes on both feet. The hospital hopes that this will not be necessary, hat nc encouragement IS given in this di- rection Mr Dumas is bearing up bravely under his afilietiens. and is resting as comfortably as one could expect.
 Just outside of Washington the tire on the left rear wheel ef Mir Dumas ear "hlew," and it was while he was engaged in making repairs that he was injured. and the other events transpired in quick succession.
 Truck Iniliets Injuries
 A numbering truck appeared out of the blackness of the night. and as it passed T struck both aif. Dumas and Mrs Lemaitre. who WAS holding q ilashight so he could work more enss fly. At the moment he was bending over to adjust jack. Mrs, Lemaitre was not seriously hurt However. one toes on bath feet of Mir. Dumas and of the wheels of the truck crushed the caused the fracture of the left leg. The identity Of the driver of this truck CT its ownership have not yet been des termined as in the excitement af che moment no one obtained the license plate numbers and the driver did mol stop.
 Ernest Senerchia. Coventry police constable. and Michael Lemme. who were en route to Mnosup. reached the scene shortly after the accident Re. srendinR to the oalls of Dumas. Mrs. Dumas and Mrs i,emaitre for help Constable Senerehia directed Mir Lemme to take Che injured man to a physician The officer remained at the scene and sent word fn Chief Vii liam Longridee of the accident Mir Lemme took Mir Dumas to the Hotel Winaor. Arctic. where emergency treatment was given by Dr Daniel $. Harrop Upon advice of the physi cian Mir Dumas was taken to st. Jos eph's Hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
"FAcINc THE MUSIC"
r. N. X. to Present Amusing Farce
 Comedy in Pomfret Hall

Pacing the Music q decade ago English speaking stage, will be pre- sented at pomfret Hall on Tuesday evening. Dec. is. under the auspices of the pomfret Neighborhood Assoeia- ton. The cast for the play is holding almost daily rehearsals, directed by Mrs. s. E. Overlook.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
Police Try to Stop Truck

Chief Longridge. who had been in- formed that the truck had not reached Quidnick. attempted to ga; the Moose Neck Inn by telephone. Co head it of if it was being driven in the direction of Westerly He was unable to get a call through. however, because the trunk telephone line to West Green wich Is down on account of repairs be- ing made to the state highway at Moose Neck
 The chief then hastened Co the scene In order to get better description of the truck. and it was in response to the request of Mir. Lemaitre. who was in the front seat, for driver to get him home, that Chief LonRridge open ed the rear door of the large ear and found the t0nneau filled with suspic- ieus looking cases.
 The chief hauled one of the cases
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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
Candidates No, Opposed

Charles 1. Richard, alderman-at- large. and Charles II Brown, city treasurer. were reelected without op- position. having been nominated as the candidates and endorsed he the Democrats. Mir Richard boiled 5aS Republican and 2Sf Democratic
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07

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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-07
REFLECT DR. PERLEy

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
GOURAUD DEPARTS,
SURE j. S. FRIENDLY
French General Grateful
After Five-Week Visit for
| Cordial Reception.

NEW YORK. August 23.-General
Henry Joseph Gouraud of France.
the lion Of the Argonne," who has
been touring the country for Ave
weeks as the guest of the Rainbow
Division, which was a unit in the
corps commanded by him in the world
war. sailed for home yesterday on the
steamship France.
II am sorry to leave America" he
said 1T fills me with sadness. That
sadness Is relieved, however, by the
knowledge that I have gained of the
kind feeling America everywhere has
shown me personally and to France.
] found the soldiers who served under
me five years ago the same splendid
men now as then"
A group of officers of the Rainbow
DIVISION bade him farewell and a
band played the French and American
national airy& The general was pre-
sented with four volumes of clippings
relating to his American trip: He
was astonished at the great number
him.
When asked about the situation in
the Ruhr the general denied that
france had any intention of remain
ing permanently there. He said 1t
would be illogical to entertain the
ldea or a permanent occupation, as
france under no conditions could
assimilate the German population, and
not to do so would make for a per-
manent and lasting discord.
The French only abide by the
demands which were made of Ger
many after the armistice and in ac-
cord with the treaty Of Versailles, ;"
he said. THE French do not regard
treaties as scraps Of paper" the gen.
eral added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
GIRL, IA, SWIMS MILE
TO GET AID FOR FOUR
Party in Boat Loses Oar at Night
in Sound and Drifts in Storm
Until Rescued.

NORTH PORT. N. ", August 23.-
Fourteen-year-ol Margaret Candida
of Brooklyn swan a mile at night
through the chilly waters of Long Is
land sound to obtain aid for her
twelve-year- brother. a twelve
year-old girl chum and two school
teachers who were adrift In row
boat. It was learned after they had
been picked up off Port Jefferson.
The girl and her companions lost
an oar when mile from shore. They
were clad in bathing suits. and Miss
Candida plunged overheard to recover
the oar. The boat drifted away be-
fore a stiff wind and when she saw
she could not get back to 1T with the
oar she calmly set out for shore.
which she reached exhausted after a
two-hour battle with strong currents.
She was able to tell her story, and
soon many boats were searching for
the drifting boat. 1t was found by
fishermen.
The teachers. Misses Caroline Spar
no and Mary Rich. said a storm almost
capsized the drifting boat and all
took turns at bailing out the shipped
water. Several sound steamers passed
them. but their calls for assistance
were unheard.
Miss Sparno said that at last the
party knelt in the storm tossed craft
and invoked divine help. Soon after
ward the fishermen who had Joined
the searching parties saw the boat
and towed it ashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
7 ear-Gas Bombs
GuardHis Home
rom Burglars

CHICAGO, August 2S.-Prof. W. Lee
Lewis of Northwestern University.
inventor Of Lewisite and other high
explosives and deadly gases used In
the world war. announced that
after three visits from burglars he
was tired of being robbed, SO he had
equipped his home with a burglar
alarm attached to a tear-gas bomb
LAS soon as a window Is raised or
a door opened. the bomb drops to
the floor" he explained, land have
added a booster charge to make 1t
explode so that 1t will reach every
corner. Our sleeping porch is closed
from the house, so the family Is in
no danger. All l have to do when
the bomb goes Off is to call the po-
lice and tell them to bring an am
bulance."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
OLD CAPITOL BURNS.
Former Alabama State House Loss
Near 100000.

TUSCALOOSA. Ala, August ga
Alabama's second state capitol. 1926
TO 1876. was completely destroyed by
fire here late yesterday. The building
was the property of the University
of Alabama and was valued at $780,
coo There was no insurance. it was
said.
The building was recently leased
to Baptist church by the University.
which operated a school known as
Central College. The building had
been used as a girls college since
the war between the states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
HELD IN BANK Theft.
w. S. Lance, Jr., Arrested on In,
dictment From Florida.

o1ctment From Florida.
ASHEVILLE, N. c., August o.
w. S. Lance. jr.. secretary of the
Piedmont Electric Company. here. was
arrested by federal officers on a charge
of Incorporating funds of the Bar
nett National Bank of Jacksonville
Fla. while serving as a clerk in the
collection department on or prior to
June IA, 1922
The Indictment from Florida, the
warrant being signed by United States
Commissioner V. l.. Gudger here,
charges that two amounts, S3.91S.54
and $4,000. were "willfully and feloni-
ously" misapplied.
The required $500 bond was fur
nished, pending hearing here on Sep
TENDER 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
MISSING GEMS RESTORED
TO WIFE OF GOVERNOR
Mrs. A. e. Smith, New York, Gets
Back Gift Bracelet Worth
$1,000.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press
ALBANY, n. Y. August pa
$4,000 diamond bracelet, lost by
Mrs. Alfred E. Smith. wife Of
Gov. Smith. was returned to it's
owner today by Mrs. Frank Creedon,
who found 1t on the sidewalk three
blocks from the executive mansion.
Gov. Smith overruled Mrs. Creedon's
protest against accepting a reward
and pressed three 500 bills into her
hand. The bracelet was a Christmas
gift from the governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23

A traveller can ride for seven hours
by railway train. or more than 800
miles, between Singapore and Pc
nang, in the Federated Malay States,
and not once lose sight of the rubber
plantations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
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