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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-09
...plvsHMENTs OF THE
hce .saGuE OF NATIONS

,co,tinued from r"e0 80
COM. ,octure was a plea that
The United ef Nations, and incidentally na II
League o. praised President , Hara,
The lecturer oFforts to get the United
Ins lo' into the Perma Mr Holt's def
|lnternat.lO,llhaa, League, which he sad
pitOn oil t hest brief formulation ne
was of offer was this sovereign niI nations
> scheme together unanimously better
csn aG ,.,. 'V oetberwise could me only
| than they t 0 words in the definition
/ Two impora 'naign" and unanimous"
we're s0S nation could lose its SOW
How wv, au, who joined the League was, was
ereign,S ,b " comprehension OF every
beyond 'n ot the Assembly l met In
geneva ,,o Jat states Senator had voted
|sny on,,' the United States INTO
10 bring hat in any respect violated
Isas Constitution he could ID. nave ave o Op1l
bur . oSn for treason, for the only
fnpea n.bo can change the American
beoplles. , s are the American peo-
Consti' W. foreign people or League
pie !, II and any Senator who voted
gan " it would have violated MS
81 P' ri ONCE Ct >. 800. ,,,,..
patn ., - The League acts it can only
n "nnaSnnimously-in other words only
pei an4 and as fast as nations can
p la ~ WAYS and means. One
pgrcf M mt think under the circum-
so ulu said Mr.. Holt, the pace
pan no so dizzy as to cause many
ouM N swoorfs The League there
pa'lOa !. mt a super government. 1t
ols a !, compel, enforce or even legis-
EannO' In every instance its function
~ !, recommend, to advise and to
pro .is uolt then took up the two main
,rardons'o Of the League-the pre-
u'. .'D, NJ war and the promotion of
eus.S ALREADY in the three and
l0 's.rsr years of the Leagues ex-
.s a'a much has been done along
- lines. There are two main
.,s of the League already func-
,l.ns designed to compose inter-
v a'an,l difTerences-the court to set
= ,usticiable questions and the Coun-
~ n settle non justiciable or politi-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-09
Ill NDREnS

HUNDREDS
OF Other similar BARGAINS
Water 81. Sk0Nhegan
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
EAST THOMPSON NEWS

Miss Annie Robbins is moving to
the house occupied BY Mrs Ahbia
Rowland, she having sold her place
last spring.
Rev. J. r. Miller mas been some
what indisposed the past week Mrs.
Miller held the service Sunday at the
hall in his absence.
This is the BURBERRY season. and
the piekers find ready market for
al they have TO sell az the station, 70
the people on the trains.
Mr.. Beechman has returned 70 New
York. Mrs. Beeehman and son Fran
els will remain for a longer visit with
her mother, Mrs. pember.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Ross are enter
tanning their daughters, Mrs. Blanch
Rhodes Of Waterbury and Mrs. Mabel
Hilton and sons Of Hartford.
Nh and Mrs. F. c. Ross have been
entertaining their daughters. Mrs.
Charles Hilton and two sons of
Hartford, and Mrs. s. Rhodes Of Wa
terbury.
Mr.. and Mrs W. II. Kimball and
Harold have returned from Groton.
where they visited for several days,
working on a bungalow that Mr. KIM
ball is erecting on land he owns there.
The Sunday school and friends of
the Methodist church held their pic
mic at Bates Grove, Webster Lake,
Tuesday. There was not as large a
gathering as usual, owing to the rain
in the morning.
Miss Minnie Jones Of Eastford. who
was married Tuesday at her home to
Ralph Mariners Of Middletown. wac
well known here, she having taught
school as assistant 10 Miss Ada Whit
man. She has the best wishes of he
many friends here.
Mrs. Charles Clark of Eastford re-
turned to her home Friday. having
spent the week with her parents at
the parsonage Her son Donald re
manned for a longer stay with his
grandparents.
The Earnest Workers Circle of the
Kings Daughters held their monthly
meeting last week Wednesday at the
hall. The ladies present tied a bed
Quilt for Miss Lillian blanchard, who
is soon to be married. II was an all
day meeting with basket lunch at
noon and the regular business meet.
ing in the afternoon in charge of the
leader. Mrs. Elizabeth Robbins.
Members of the Thompson W. c. I.
U. were sorry TO hear Of the death
of Mrs. Lisa X. Fuller last week at
her home in Scotland. Mrs Fuller
was ex-County President of the I'm
len for several years, and usually at
tended the annual meeting held here
in August. and had also attended 9th
er meetings held at the hall She had
a wide circle OF friends. was loved by
all who knew her, and will be greatly
missed.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
ARLINGTON


Frank Paine was in Worcester Mon
day.
Charles Chase is the proud posses
sor of a new car.
The teachers training class met
last Thursday evening.
Raymond Whitehouse has been Wis
iting with relatives in town.
Mrs. Ethel Baker spent SUNDAY
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Baker.
Miss Sarah Averill Of Worcester Is
visiting with her aunt, Mrs. {. 2.
Grosvenor.
oren A. Weeks spent a few days
recently with his brother, NJ E..
Weeks Of Washington. R. /.
Carl Sharpe. Jr., had his tensils
and adenoids removed az the Day
Kimball Hospital last Saturday.
Mrs. George Upton of Norwich has
been spending a few days with her
sister. Mrs. Fred Botham
The bi-weekly prayer meeting will
be held "Wednesday evening. August
Is. at S o'clock, at the church.
]. Nelson Plat and family were re-
cent visitors i'm New Haven. They
also called upon Rev. and Mrs. 4. I.
Elliott of North Haven.
Members and teacher Of the inter-
mediate girls class of the Sunday
school spent Monday afternoon at
Crystal Lake in Eastford.
The Monday play Nights have
been well attended lately. Everyone
who attends reports good time. II
Is expected that the outdoor lights
will be in good working order soon.
so that all may be able to have a still
better time, if possible.
Robert T. Elliott and family of
Worcester are visiting with relatives
and friends in town. Mr.. Elliott re.
calls an incident of his youth, when,
as a student at Amherst College. he
waited upon a certain Calvin Cool
idge at table. Little did he think then
that he was serving a future President
of the United States.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
- kImhall 81 ! new EN-.

Albert himhall has new car.
Mrs orrin Whiting is confined to
her home by illness.
Miss Marion Robbins Is at Old Or
ehard, Ne, for the week.
Harold Munyan Of Hartford is vis-
iting with his parents this week.
Mrs. Marcia Sheldon spent several
DAYS recently in Franklin, Mass, Wis
ting her son.
Mrs. Belle Young Of South Wood
stock Is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Vernon Robbins.
Mr. and Mrs. f. Huntington have
been entertaining Miss Ayers Of Nor.
wich the past week.
Mrs. Charles Clark and son Don
aid of Eastford have been visiting at
the parsonage this week.
Miss Flora Stevens Of Webster Wis.
tied with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Stevens, this week.
Mrs. Grace George Of Worcester
has been the guest of her sisters, the
Misses Annie and Marion Robbins.
The Sunday school picnic of the
Methodist church will be held at Bates
Grove. Webster Lake, Tuesday, Aug.
7th.
Mr. Kineshury. Mrs. Mabel Gordon
and Charles Miller visited Mr.. and
Mrs. James Miller at Eagleville Sun
day.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

Caro- r. Latham, with carpenters,
are employed by Nathaniel Sherman
finishing his new place of business in
South Chaplin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Sherman
are busy with their new store in Chap
lin. aud also conducting business In
their store here.
MIR. and Mrs. Edward A. Raymond
and party of friends from Aniston.
this state, were In this village Thurs
day enrouto 10 Woodstock
Martin Sala has recovered from
the accident. by which he was shot in
the shoulder. and was for n number
Of days patient In st. Joseph's Hos
pitai. "a
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
WEST GLOCESTER

Mrs. Harry Flint Of Providence is
visiting her mother, Mrs. H. f. Smith.
Mrs. Hannah Smith entertained
Nr. and Mrs. Cyrus Place Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Hall are enter
tanning Mrs. Halls sister, Miss Ellie
Davis of Greenville.
Mr.. and Mrs. W L. Place and Bob
ert Brownie of Putnam enjoyed a
MP TO Worcester Sunday.
Willard Place, Lewis and Howard
Place attended the races at Narragan-
sett Park in Providence Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Place are en-
loving two weeks stay in Lowell.
Mass, with their daughter and her
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Gun
thier.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

place in Chaplin attracted large
crowd Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. William Downing and
family Of Wiliimantic are the guests
Of Charles Downing.
Frank Rashe returns TO New York
after vacation spent with his moth.
er at their cottage on Sprague Hill
The dances IN Kennedy's hall, East
ford, and Music hall, Abingdon, at.
tfaeted many young people tins past
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nye and
son Nelson Of Cincinnati, Ohio, are
the guests OF friends and relatives
har.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
PHOENIXVlLLE

Fishermen report good catches in
the various lakes hereabouts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Clemens were Wis
itors al Storrs College Thursday.
Frank Bennette is busy repairing
and renovating schoolhouses In town
May Ethridge will spend a part OF
this week in Putnam with Miss Lola
Ethridge.
Mrs. s. NJ. Latham was caller on
Lieut.. c. II. Latham in Eastford
Thursday.
The auction at .he so-ealleA Henley
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

The Anti-saloon League was found
ed by DIR. Howard II. Russell, at ODER
lin. Ohio, in 1898. II does not con-
slider its work finished and will agi-
tate for real enforcement of the dry
law throughout the country"
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

The youngest man in the United
States Senate is c. c. Dill, from
Washington. aged thirty-eight years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23

| fore he turned the car around, There
was tension ~,h could feel In
the attitude OF beth The big man and
the woman whose hateful arms held
me so tightly, and ] knew that they
would not feel safe until they wer.
well away from the spot where lay
the unconscious officer,
When the car turned off the
smooth, broad boulevard into tho mar
rover and infinitely rouGher dirt road
which led across the island TO the
north, ! sensed the relaxation in both
Of them, although they made no out
ward sign, And the very fact that
they were more at case sent my own
spirits tobogganing
Even the carefully fashioned
springs Of the costly limousine were
not proof against the rough dirt road.
and ] was glad indeed wnen we
turned into the middlc-island road.
Not that in the stress of my terror
minded so small discomfort az
iolting, But at every Jolt ! was thrown
against Grace Draper, felt her malt
cious arms clasp me closer. and heard
her venomous little chuckle. was
wholly in her power and ! did not
know what diabolical thing she might
choose to do to me.
Tho chauffeur slowed down the
car and the big man spoke worriedly:
mo use letting Tony know more
than he has to about our business
How You goin to explain this dame 2"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23

stand 1t Is very dangerous"
why. swimming is as safe as-as
walking, and great deal easier" said
Grandma Goose.
Il shouldn't care to try 1t, anyhow
Turkey Proudfoot replied, But I'm
glad to hear that you like it, At your
age you ought to be able to take
your goslings for a swim without
having the trouble of looking out for
a whole flock of silly geese at the
same time-and that good-for-noth-
ing General Gander besides"
TT would be pleasant" Grandma
Goose agreed
Then let me take care of your
flock for you" Turkey Proudfoot
begged her. I'll herd 'em along with
my own flock"
oh no. thank you.''
TRY it for week." he pleaded
oh, no. thank you" Grandma re-
peated.
"A day."
Very WE'LL" said Grandma Goose
You may take charge of my flock to-
morroW-all except myself and my
twelve gosiings."
Copyright, 1928. by Metropolitan
Newspaper SeTvice.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23

II The mark of a king is his crown,
the mark of 4 gentleman is his hat,
aud how he handles it. The hat has
social language all its own. There
Is d suitable hat for every occasion
and a suitable style Of hat for every
head, 4 mans method of lifting or
doffing his hat may be as expressive
of gentil.ty as his bearing in a ball
DOM.
Tho Mans Hat.
IA man takes off his hat when
riding with a woman In an elevator
in q club. hotel. apartment or store,
when he stops to speak to woman
on the street: when he must wait for
funeral 10 pass when the national
colers" are passing, and when the
national anthem Is played.
"A man merely lifts his hat as
a convehti onal gesture TO strangers,
whenever he must recognize their
presence.
S-A man lifts his hat when Offer
ing a woman a seat in car. and
again when she thanks him-which
she should invariably do.
A. Whenever man nnaNoidably
obtrndes on woman, as when meet
ms her in narrow passage where
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
FINE COMEDY sHOW-LYCEUM

1t is without any doubts at all that
the Lyceum management recommends
The Pepper Pot Revue. now showing,
as one of the most entertaining little
shows imaginable. 1t does not vie
with the big musical companies, but
what 1t has is OF the best. The prin-
cipals are all clever and Miss Tommy
Alling is an unusual leading woman,
since she is real burlesque come
dian. She gets off lots OF excruciat
ingly funny things, A French ard
German comedian also feature
chorus is composed of pretty sr
pretty costumes and the speusu.L.
numbers are all quite novel and pleas
ing.
"Pawned," the motion picture. is
typically a mystery play of the I'M
derworld
Beginning Sunday night, the big
gest attraction in the movies brought
here this year starts four daMs.run.
Rich Mems Wives starring 1fouse
Peters. is o great picture. Aaying
opposite HoWae Peters Is Glare Wind
sor. There will be vaudeville next
week, the feature Of course, being
Harold schwarm. the bogus prince
charming z
Following this picture, the Lyceum
brings another high class picture from
the pen Of James Oliver Curwood.
Is a guilty conscience its own aveng-
err? That is the big theme Of the pic
ture--"God's Country and the Law"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
SEE AMERICAN AID
Chamber Of Commerce Delegates
Hear Z. S. Finance Can Be Had
to Bring About Peace.

Washington. March ga proposal
that European businessmen work out
a plan for reparations settlement
based on American financial cooper
alton was laid today before the dele
gates to the second meeting of the
International Chamber of Commerce
in Rome by Fred I. Kent, vice presi-
dent of the Bankers Trust Co. of
New York and a member of the
American delegation.
Coupled with the proposal was the
assertion by Mr.. Kent that there was
great waiting group In the United
States. ready to support such a move
before the American public.
A summary of Mr.. kent's address
made public here by the American
section of the International Chamber
contained the suggestion that a por-
ton of the allied Indebtedness to the
United States might be exchangeable
for positive agreement" between the
allies and Germany on reparations
that Included the amount and meth
DDS and times of payment and that
can and will be lived up to-"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
The Plan Grace Draper and Her
Accompliccs Made

Without a sound the motor police
man fell forward into tho car, and the
big man. who had Just struck hin
down, bent over him with cool do
liberation which Mortified me even
more than the blow had done
"Well?" Grace Diapers voice held
the same Unconditional note,
"He hasn't croaked," the big man
said "shall l finish the job"
What's eating you, anyway the
chauffeur growled He had dismount-
ed from his seat when the policeman
had come back to the tonneau, and
had been standing pust behind the
officer when the big mans blow had
felled him.
You must simply be honing for the
chair" he went on significantly, and
let me tell you there isn't any time
TO waste monkeyine with this fellow,
His pal isn't far off, believe me, and
when he finds this chap he'll figure
some car on this road is responsible
The cops will be tagged ahead, and
they'll be giving every car the once
over And If this bird should get his
senses back"
(Which he won't very soon" the
big man interposed grimly $50 save
your breath to help me roll him over
into the ditch yonder, and run the
motorcycle after him. Then will
listen to you
George is Right"
Make it snappy, then" the chauf-
feur retorted.
Without more words the two men
picked up the unconscious officer,
and. carrying him to the side of the
road, deposited him in IL ditch which
completely hid him from the view of
anyone on the road. Then they
wheeled the motorcycle to the same
ditch. and turned it fiat on its side.
hastily throwing some branches over
it.
There :" the big man said in a sat
isfied voice when he returned to the
car, "nobdy who isn't looking for him
will find that guy before we're at
our stopping place, so let's beat it,
George"
Wen beat it." George said sulltly,
but not in the direction we've been
about three miles pntil we strike that
cross-road leading to the middle is
land road. And we'll change this
gray Limousine for some other car at
Tony's,"
You're crazy with the heat" the
big man snarled. You keep this boat
headed west"
George is right" Grace Draper
struck in with decision, The sooner
we get to Tony's the better, but don't
turn around right here. Run along
q few rods before you head east
again
A New Difficulty
Il get YOU" George replied, climb
ing into the drivers seat again, while
the big man, patiently rebellious, but
keeping his sentiments unspoken
seated himself opposite us.
George followed Grace Diapers d.
rections implicitly, running east be-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
DI vIro's ORCHESTRA AT PALACE


ID vito's orchestra, Connecticut's
popular dance orchestra, opened a
three day engagement AT the Palace
yesterday TO capacity houses, who
came to greet their favorites, now
hcadliners on the Keith vaudeville
circuit. without a doubt they made
one OF the biggest hits that any band
or orchestra has ever made In this
city. Popular as a dance orchestra
all over the state. they are being
presented In vaudeville by B. A. Rolfe,
one Of the best musical producers Set
In beautiful stage draperies. the or
chestra, under the direction Of Clio
vanni Di Vito. play 80 wonderfully
we'll that II Is a treat to hear them.
They are positively the finest orches-
ira that has played here and their
many admirers and friends should
not fail to see them in vaudeville. The
other acts on the bill include Miss
Ioleen. charming miss who sings
and does a clever wire walking novel;
ty; Daily and Irwin are two girls who
offer popular songs at the piano: and
Merritt and Mann are the cause Of
much laughter with their fine COM
edy and singing act. The photoplay
feature presents Dorothy Dalton in
"The Siren Call" splendid drama
of the great northwest. Miss Dalton
is supported by Mitchell Lewis, who
is also well known for his portrayal
of northwest characters. The story
is very interesting and exciting in
many parts. Other films include a
new episode OF Plumber" with Pearl
White. Starting Monday Whitman
Benefits wife Against Wife" will
be the feature attraction.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23

I've noticed"-said Turkey Proud
foot to Grandma Goose-'I no
ticed. sometimes, that you have
trouble making your flock mind you"
He had strutted UP to Grandma
Goose when she was taking her Cos
lings for d stroll up the lane.
My geese behave we'll enough, as
rule" she replied.
But General Gander is a trouble
maker" Turkey Proudfoot remarked.
It's easy to see that he needs a
sound whipping now and then. And
I'm Just the person that could give it
to him.
The General does bother me a
good deal" Grandma Goose admitted
It's a pity that you should be
troubled by him Turkey Prerdfoot
told her. I've been wondering, late
". If something couldn't be done to
make matter easier for you. And at
last l believe I have thought of a fine
plan--if only you'll agree to it."
Whats that?" Grandma Goose in
quired.
Let me rule tho flock for you
Grandma Goose shook her head
You have your own flock to look
after" she reminded him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
LON OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

LON MANIFESTATION
One OF the most unusual character
i2ations OF the year is that OF Lon
CLANCY In Shadows. which opened
yesterday at Fox's theater. CLANCY
appears as Yen SIN. a Chinaman who
Is cast up on the New England coast
by storm at sea. and later becomes
instrumental In bringing happiness to
two VINO had befriended him.
The accompanying vaudeville bill
presents an evenly balanced program.
Opening with Frank and Beatrice
Russell In a neat acrobatic act on the
rings and parallel bars, the next act
presents semi-comic sketch by a
man and woman who emulate the
Bowery toughs of New York. Their
"rough-neck" patter Is funny. Ray
mond and Dwyer haye a singing and
dancing sketch that is more novel
since Raymond has the part OF .
dog. Sounds funny, and 1t Is. The
Four Dancing Fools finish UP the
program with as poppy dance ex-
hibition as one would care TO see.
Sunday night this theater will show
two features: The Yelled Woman,
from Myrtle Reeds famous story. A
Spinner in the Sun, and Married
People. featuring Mabel Ballin.
Starting Monday. Fox's super pic.
ture Nero will open for three days
run. Filmed In Rome and among
the beautiful resorts of the Italian
Alps, this Is pictured against a back.
ground that not only is beautiful but
also is historically true. The burn
ing Of Rome, following one of Nero's
tempestuous orgies. is the biggest
scene Of it's kind ever pictured on the
silver sheet.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
Letter From Leslie Hamilton 10 Mrs
Mary Alden Prescott.

My Dear Mrs. Prescott:
It was awfully sweet of you to think
of giving me that lovely historic and
priceless desk, 1t came this morning
and | Immediately had it unpacked
and 1t now holds the place of honor
in the room which contains my we'd
ding presents.
You could not have given me any
thing that would have made me hap
pier In the first place, ! am mad
over beautiful old furniture or an
tiuues of any kind. That is one thing
! presume that you and / have in
commonN In the second place, the
thought that the great great-grand-
mother of my John probably danced
with Lafayette, and maNhap even
firted with him a little. gives me the
greatest thrill
I spent one whole hour this morn
inE--which ! should not have done,
as John. who is already here. was
coming to take me for a motor ride
hunting for that secret drawer
Wouldn't 1t be wonderful If we
should find some letters in it that
once belonged to Lafayette or even
Johns great great grandmother You
may rest ass lred that ] shall keep on
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
Letter From Madame La Monde In
Mrs. Hamilton.

Ny Dear Mrs. Hamilton.
I haze lust received the rose point
lace veil from a New York importing
house. II Is very magnificent and
think quite reasonable at $1,000. I
feel very proud of this. as YOU told
me- Won would be willing TO go as
high as ten thousand dollars The
trousseau I have been making for
your daughter Is the most beautiful
collection OF gowns aud suits and
negligecs | have ever made. I wish
some OF my other patrons would give
me carte blanche IN matters of thos
hind.
know Miss Leslie will wear my
handiwork beautifully. VIII you and
She call on me tomorrow TO try on
the wedding dress and arrange for
the veil and other rarntnres?
Yours respectfully.
EM13E1E La MONDE.