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Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
WANT NEW SCHOOL
 AT MECHANICSVILIE
Call Town Meeting to Consider Question and $35, ,000 Ap-
 propriation
Present Building Is Dangerous Lee,-
 ton and Ia Over-crowded

Approval was given yesterday af- tefnoon at a meeting of the school committee of the town of Thompson of the proposal to erect new four room. brick, fireproof schoolhouse in the village of Mechanicsville. The meeting went on record as not only favoring the proposal. but approved the calling of a special town meeting for the purpose of laying the matter before the taxpayers of the town and seeing if they would appropriate S35,- GOO for the erection of the structure. This meeting. called by the seleetmen on petition of the required number of legal voters, will be held at the town hall on Thursday afternoon at 2 o. clock, March 20.
 John Kennedy Works Hard
 John Kennedy of Mechanicsville. who is playinng the leading role in the attempt to secure the much needed new school for Mechaniesville, states that the French River Textile Com pany Is willing to donate to the town enough land (that would be chosen by the school board or q building com mittee appointed by the town) to not only accommodate the proposed new schoolhouse, but provide ample play ground space as well.
 The present sct ,olhouse is not only antiquated fhaving been erected in ig70) but is over-crowded, infested with river rats, and lacks sanitary fa- eilities which the children are entitled to. The school is located at what Is regarded as the most eonceivably dan gerous point possible. It fronts on n much travelled state road, along which the children are compelled to walk in going to and from school. Dangers Of accident are always present. not only from passing motor vehicles, but from the trolley cars that pass by the school doors The school is also situated on the Quinebaug river bank, and here. too, turks danger for thoughtless chii~ dren.
 People Want Sehoolhouse
 John Kennedy has the solid back ing of the voters of his village in his attempts Co secure for Meehanlcsville n schoolhOuse that Maehanicsville has long needed. Hin plan, which the school committee has accepted, calls for a four room brick building, one story high. with we'll lighted winter and inelement weather playroom in the basement. The plan for the build ing also provides for facilities where by community hall may be created in the building in minute by push ing aside disappearing walls.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
DINNER ADDS S2OO TO NURSES HOME FUND
Mir and Mrs. W. (. van der Laan Open Mashamoquet
 Inn For Elaborate Affair
Everything Is Donated and All Upper
 Wiudham County Represented

Two hundred dollars more was a45ea ts the fund for the erection of :. nurses home at the Day Kimball Uespital. and some 70 persons from Putnam. Pomfret. Woodstock and Thompson enjoyed delightful eye rfng when Mir. and Mrs. Willem C.. Van der Laan opened Mashamoquet Inn. Pomfret. last night for a dinner followed by cards. The affair was one of the most pleasant events of the late winter season, and the capacity of the Inn was taxed Go accommodate the large number who came to enjoy the dinner as well as to promote this very necessary local charity.
 Mashamoquet Inn. which stands on Ponfret street, opposite the school and was the former Charles W. Gros- venor hme, is ideally suited for such an entertainment The large rooms on the first floor were beautifully dec arated with cut flowers and growing plants. Tables for four were arrang- sd here and in a large parlor on the upper floor as well. At ' o'clock a dinner was served, consisting of: Hors d'oeuvres, fish au eratin, chicken a Ia king, peas, hot rolls, spring salad, crackers and cheese, ice cream, cake and coffee.
 Affair Splendidly Planned
 Immediately after the dinner, the small tables were used for cards. the playing continuing until II o'clock, when l3 beautiful prizes were distrib- uted to those who held the highest scores at each table.
 The dinner was the result of a de- sire on the part of Mr. and Mrs. van der Laan to help the hospital. They began the work of planning the affair some weeks ago, intending that everv penny gained should go to the hospital fund. Through their solicitation and through the generous donations made to them everything necessary for the party, even the labor of cooking and serving an elaborate dinner, was con- tFibuted willingly. Trained walters and waitresses and cooks in the Pom fret Inns gave their services to aid the hospital. merchants of Putnam and Pomfret gave food and flowers and prizes for card games. friends sent money and provisions. and Mir. and Mrs. van der Laan gave ten days of strenuous labor and planning as well
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Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
REHEARsINC MINSTREL SHOW

Rehearsals are now being held on Wednesdays and Sundays by Putnam Aerie of Eagles for the minstrel show that is tO be given soon at the Brad ley Theatre. Chairman Nannosse of the committee on arrangements H seeking additional men for the ehor-
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16


 Papers have been signed and the deal closed whereby Charles Seder be came owner of the Hopkins property on Main street, next tu the ruins of the nonahue block. burned on Feb. 222. and in which Mr. Seder,s clothing store was wiped out According to the federal stamps affixed to the deed fled in the town clerks office. ap- proNimately S20. .0oO was paid for the property h the deal Mir Seder bought from Mrs. Susan j. Hopkins cf South Main street two wooden struc- lures fronting on Main street, and a tenement house on Lee street
 Mr. Seder stated te a Patriot re- porter that as he has no definite plans at present, he could make no an nouncement as to what he intended doing with his new downtown real es- tate.
 Reports Fly Around Town
 As stated in last weeks Patriot S announcement of the pending sale , which has now been eonsummated. it IS reported that Mir Seder intends to ! tear down the wooden structures standing on the land and erect on the side a modern brick business block. That he will reeatablish his clothing store in this structure, should he erect i the building. is an assurance his close friends have no doubt whatever.
 Though an effort was made, no con ! hrmatiun could be secured concerning the report that Mf Seder not only in- tends to erect new business block, but to make moving picture theatre part of the structure
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
BREAULT NOT ALIVE
 AS GOSSIP REPORTS
His Remains Lie In Argonne Cemetery, Grave Number
 26,222
His Widow Has Picture of Grave, Tax
 en by Red Gross

An erroneous report has gained such wide circulation and Is apparent ly believed by such a great number. that The Patriot has decided to point out the facts SO that misunderstand- ings gained so far may be eliminated
 Albert J. Breault. a Putnam young man who entered the service of his country during the World War and was officially reported killed in action. has not been found in a hospital. Re. port had 1t that he had been discover ed, m wretched condition physically and mentally, in a government hospi. tai. Investigation of this report, proved that the story going about town is not truthful
 Wife Receives Report
 Breault. a private in Co, C., Hath Infantry, was reported by the War Department. by telegram to his wife, as being missing in action on Dee ', 1918. The following April, after months of investigation. the War De partment notified Mrs. Breault that t had been definitely determined that her husband had been killed in action.
 What is the most convincing evil dence of all that the report about Private Breault is untrue, IS a photo graph taken by the Red Cross of the grave in which lives the dust of this soldier boy This photograph, taken in the Argonne Cemetery, France. and forwarded by the Red Cross to Mrs. Breault. shows the wooden cross above the grave on which the soldier s name appears and the number of the grave D 2G.222.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16

Putnam Lodge of Odd Fellows ex- emplified the first degree on class of candidates at the regular meeting Tuesday night. Refreshments were served following the working of the degree
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
THE WEATHER

Unsettled tonight and Saturday, probably snow changing to rain {; rising temperature; increasing east and southeast winds.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
START WORK TODAY
 OF RAZING BLOCK

Workmen in the employ of the New Haven Wrecking Go. started this morning on the job of tearing down the so-called St. Onge block on Main street that was purchased some time ago by the Putnam Savings Bank. An official of the wrecking concern stated this morning that the task will be com pleted at least by the first of April.
 Almost immediately after the site is cleared, it was stated this morning, operations will be commenced on the erection of the new banking home for the Putnam Savings Bank. Plans for this structure, which will greatly im- prove and beautify Putnam's business center, have been in hand for weeks With the coming of spring building operations will be undertaken and rushed to completion.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
DR. CAMPBELL AT HOSPITAL.

Dr. Campbell will make his regu- lar visit to the Day Kimbali Hospital next Tuesday, March 20
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
FIRE RUINS HOUSE,
 TWO PEOPLE SAVED
Old Torrey Homestead on Put nam Heights Is Burned to
 Ground
Sparks From Chimney the Cause Neishbors Try Distinguishing Flames

Neighbors Try Distinguishing Flames
 Two people making their homes in the Torrey homestead on Putnam Heights. that was burned to the ground last Saturday afternoon. had to be practically carried to safety from the burning structure because Of their enfeebled condition. Mrs. Ohn Torrey. who has been partially ineapacitated because of shock. and Dennisan P. Jordan. % years old were those rescued from the building. They were taken to near neighbors. 4 chimney fire is given as the reason for the old landmark catching fire. The loss is placed at s6000, and is partially covered by insurance.
 Try to Extinguish Flames
 A great effort was made by the Tor rey brothers. Ernest and Olin, who with their families. made their homes in the house, to extinguish the blaze, but their work had no effect. Many neighbors gathered to lend a help ing hand In a very few minutes the whole structure was a mass of flames and in hardly two hours was q smoul- derinR pile of ruins.
 By the fire the Torrey brothers lost practically everything they possessed, only few articles from Ernest Tor rey's home on the first floor being saved. Furniture Of an antique char acter and many other things which cannot be replaced. including a box of old coins, collected for generations, were lost in the blaze.
 Homestesd Landmark
 The Torrey homestead was q land mark on Putnam Heights. IL was erected in 1792 and had always re- mained in the family II was owned by the heirs of the late Charles D. Torrey.
 The land on which the homestead stood was once owned by Yale Uni versity. Years ago one James Fitch of historic fame made Yale University a gift of 600 acres of land on Putnam Heights It was this land that later Rev John Fisk bought from the col lege This farmer-clergyman is the eighth ancestor of the Torreys who own, today, 500 of the original 600 acres that were bought from Yale
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16

Miss Sarah Barnes is able to be out after two weeks sickness with the grip.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
WOMAN DIES TRYING
 TO PUT OUT BLAZE

When she yentured too close to some blazing grease, which had be come afre when pan was tipped over on the kitchen stove, the clothing of Mrs. RosaHna Gaudette, 73, II Union street, Danielson. on yesterday morn ing caught fire and burned her so bad ly that she died within few minutes. People in the vicinity. hearing her cries and screams, rushed to the Gau- dette apartment, where they found not only Mrs Gaudette in flames, but the kitchen as well. They wrapped the woman in rugs and carried her to the piazza. Though everything was done Go relieve her suffering, Mrs. Gaudette died in few moments.
 h the meantime the fire in the kitchen grew Go menacing proportions and the Danielson fire department was called by the sounding of Box 24. The hremen made quick work of sub duing the flames and the damage done by the fire. smoke and water IS not expected to exceed $500.
 Mrs. Gandette had lived in Daniel son for 90 years She leaves nine children, two of whom are nuns.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16

Miss Jennie I.ombardo entertained few of her friends last Friday, the occasion being her birthday.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16

Corbett acting as leader The conn pany sang with will. but were lit tie reluctant to follow some of Mir. Corhett's directions at the close of one song when all were requested- judges, doctors, bankers and mer- chants alike-to rise from their chair, yell wildly, and wave their napkins in the air. However, a song contest be- tween various sections of the diners was well received.
 Wallace Smith entertained the company with several baritone solos. excellently sung, with Mir Sharpe ae- companying The report of the sec retary-treasurer of the club was amusingly given by (. D. Sharpe, who reported that the club had more mon ey in the banks than was shown on the books.
 The company adjourned to theI Bradley Theatre at 10 o'clock and saw the Peg O My Heart" film with L.aurette Taylor in the leading role, an excellent performance and pie ture quite in keeping with the Irish tone of the dinner.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
CHAS. SEDER MUM
 ON BUILDING PLANS
Hasn't Decided, He Says, What He Will Do With Hopkins
 Property

Buys Downtown Real Estate. Paying About S2o. 900. Stamps Disclose
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
LIBRARIANS MEET HERE

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Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16

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Evening star., 1923-12-02
SECRET SOCIETY CRITIC
FORCED FROM SEMINARY
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE. Ky, December l.
J. r. Henderson of oxford. Miss. a
student in the Southern Baptist The
illogical Seminary here. and author of
a circular letter attacking secret
literary societies in the institution.
alleged to have been sent TO 1000
southern Baptists, was expelled from
the seminary by the faculty We'd
nesday according to an announce
ment made to the students when
they assembled for chapel yesterday
by DIR. +. Y. Mullins, president of
the seminary.
An official announcement placed on
a bulletin board of the seminary said
Henderson was expelled for breach
of the peace. INSTRUMENTATION and de-
fiance of the faculty"
Henderson's expulsion, according to
DR.. Mullins. was the elimination of
two years of effort to disband and
abolish the societies. Henderson
charged in his circular that the, fac
ulty had refused to listen to the ma
jority of students to abolish the So
cieties. DR. Mullins said. following
which the faculty decided the charge
was groundless and ordered the ex-
pulsion.
Further continuation of "discordant
tactics will be followed by expulsion -
Dr. Mullins declared. and alleged sew
eral students. unknown to the fac
ulty, had been associated with Hem
derson in his attempt to create dis
cord.
Evening star., 1923-12-02

bion. in person. She is known to all
radio enthusiasts as Peggy" Albion,
director of children's hour for the
Radio Corporation of America. Mrs.
Albion will tell two of her most
popular stories, one for the children
and the other for the grownups.
These stories are entitled "Snowball's
Christmas Eye" and why the
Chimes Rang"
The musical features will be Cath
crime Grady, blind pianist, teacher of
music at the Columbia Polytechnic
School for the Blind: Inez Becker. vio-
lnist; Margaret Kramer. soprano; tho
Washington Community Orchestra; Mrs.
II. Clyde Grimes. organist, and COM
munity singing under the direction
of Robert Lawrence.
Miss Becker will be accompanied by
Helen Clark. and August King Smith
will play for Miss Kramer.
The Washington Community Or
chestra, under the direction of
Charles V. Banner. will render sew
eral selections and accompany the
community singing. \ twentymin-
ute organ recital, preliminary to the
concert proper. will be rendered by
Mrs. Grimes.
The doors on Clifton street Will
open at 3 o'clock: 1850 free seats
have been set aside for the public.
with the usual 800 reserved for MEM
bers of the association and for those
desiring to purchase reserved seat
privilege for 20 cents. No children
under four years of age will be ad-
mitted and all other children must
come with adults and sit with them
throughout the concert.
Evening star., 1923-12-02
Notes of Art and Artists

| is purposed especially with the OBJ
ject Of Christmas sale. t
Mr.. Morgan not only has a picture
in the National Academy of Designs
winter exhibition. but has been well
placed. his picture being hung to the
left of an important center in the
Vanderbilt Gallery. 1t is view of
church tower pointing skyward above
the trees. Mr.. Morgans paintings
are toneful and rich in color. They
have. in fact. certain luscious quail
ity, which may be found to make
amends for a little structural weak
ness and slight indecision in the
matter Of composition.
Mrs. Morgan's batiks are of very
unusual type. They also are color
full and purposely vague in motive.
A y exhibition of color drawings by
Blanche Greer may be seen at
the studio of Gather ne Fled Comfy
and Elizabeth Williams. 1903 Connec-
ticut avenue, until December Il.
= x
THE American Academy in Rome.
which has offices both in New
York and Washington. announces the
annual competition for the fellow
ships in architecture. pa nting. sculp-
ture, musical composition and clas-
fellowship in the fine arts is $1,000
Hcar for three years In classical
studies there is a fellowship for one
year with a stipend of $1,000. and a
fellowship paying $1,000 a year for
two years. All fellows have oppor-
tunity for travel. and fellows in
musical composition. from whom an.
extra amount of travel is required
in visiting the leading musical cen
terS of Europe, receive an additional
allowance not to exceed $1,000 a year
for travelling expenses. In the case
of all fellowships, residence and
studio Cor studS) are provided free
OF charge at the academy.
The awards of the fellowships will
be made after competitions, which,
in the case of the fine arts. are open
TO unmarried men who are citizens
of the United States; in classical
studies. to unmarried citizens. men
or women. Ii should be particularly
noted. however. that in painting and
sculpture there Is to be no formal
competition involving the execution
of work on prescribed subjects as
formerly. but these fellowships will
be awarded by direct selection after
thorough investigation of the
artistic ability and personal qualifi-
cations of the candidates. Candidates
are requested to submit examples of
their work and such other evidence
as will assist the jury in making the
selection.
These competitions are of national
interest. The academy is seeking
the best talent in the country. En-
tries Will be received until March L.
Circulars of information and ap-
from Roscoe Guernsey. executive
secretary. American Academy in
Rome. l0l Park avenue. New York
city. LEELA MECHL1N.
Evening star., 1923-12-02

This afternoon at o'clock the
Music Association will
Evening star., 1923-12-02
JAPANESE OFFICIAL
FEARS LAND RULING
Consul Says Supreme Court De-
cision Right, But Leaves
Cloud on Pacific.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
TOXIC. November 30.-Hiroshi Saito
formerly consul for Japan at Seattle.
and who is to become consul general
at New York. discussed American
Japanese relations and the recent de-
cision of the United States Supreme
Court regarding the anti-alien land
laws Of Washington and California
here today. Speaking before lunch
con meeting Of the Pan-Pacific Club.
the Japanese declared he believed the
Supreme Court had interpreted the
laws in question correctly, but. he
added. II am afraid of The after ef-
fects upon agitators who 10 not hes
itate to trade upon the race preju-
dices of peoples"
Japan is not sending and will not
send any further emlgrants to the
United States. Mr.. Saito said, declar-
ing that the question at present was
whether those Japanese already in
America would continue to live there
comfortably.
We can safely rely upon good
way to dissipate the only cloud to be
seen on the horizon of the Pacific"
he declared. Mr.. Saito VIII sail for
his new post December IL.
To Observe Law.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. December
1.-Delegates representing thirty
four Japanese agricultural and COM
mercial organizations of California
informally agreed at meeting here
yesterday that the California alien
land law as construed by the recent
decision of the United States Supreme
Court should be observed.
IT. Takimoto, general secretary of
the Japanese Association of Ameri
ca. said after the meeting that the
delegates represented every Japanese
community in California and They
are back ed in their decision by a ma
jority of the Japanese nationals they
represent"
Evening star., 1923-12-02
TWILIGHT CONCERT
AT CENTRAL HIGH
Blind Pianist to Be One of Princi.
pal Features of Pro-
gram.

Public concert, Central High
Community Center, today, at
o'clock. Admission free.
Doors open at 3 o'clock Pro-
gram:
March Selected
Washington Community Or
cheStra, Charles V. Banner,
director.
ta) America
tb) Salute to the Flag
(c) Oath of Allegiance
(d) Doxology
Everybody.
(a) Old Folks at Home
(b) Dear Old Pal
Everybody.
ta) Welcoming Visitors to
Washington
tb) Acquaintance Song.
Everybody.
Snowbalrs Christmas Eve,
children's story.
Peggy (Mrs. Edouard)
Albion. director OF chill
dren's hour, Radio Corpo-
ration, OF America.
ta) Annie laurie
OBJ Quilting Party
Everybody.
(a) In My Neighbours Garden.
tb) Old Black Joe.
Arranged by Gimbol
Catherine Grady, pianist
Marching TO Glory
Everybody.
(s) Ballet Music from Rosa
munde."
Schubert kreisler
OBJ Moment Musicale,
Schubert reisler
lneZ Becker, violiniSt
Helen Clark at the piano
Mistress Shady
Everybody.
Why the Chimes Rang.
story for adults. Mrs. AL
bion.
announcements
(a) Love. the Nightingale.
Armstrong
(b) The Nightingale Has
Lyre of Gold Whelpley
Margaret Kramer, so
prano: August King
Smith. at the piano.
ta) Till We Meel
CD Star Spangled Banner
Everybody.
Evening star., 1923-12-02
HELD ON BIGAMY CHARGE.
Colored Woman, Mother of Two
Children, Arrested.

Annie Virginia Page, colored, mother
OF two children, residing at 34s HI street
southwest, was arrested yesterday aft
ernoon by Detectives Keck and Mans
field and held to answer a charge of
bgamy.
Annie was arrested on complaint of
Charles Young, her second husband, re-
siding at 449 Delaware avenue south
west. She admitted her second mar
riage in talking to the detectives. ex-
planning that her first husband had not
contributed to the support OF her and
their two children since he left her
Evening star., 1923-12-02
REV. DR.. PRICE DIES.

SYRACUSE. n. Y. December Il
Announcement has been received of
the death In Lucknow. India. of the
Rev. DIR. Frederick B. Price, who was
graduated from Syracuse University
In 1885. DR.. Price was born in New
ark, n. j., in 1866.
He married Miss Ella Perry, a.
classmate. a few months after grad
uatfon. and went TO Kansas City, Mo,
where he had a pastorate from 1886
TO 1889. He was superintendent of
1893 and from that time until he
went into the mission field he was
presiding elder of the Kansas City
district. In 1901 DIR. Price went 10
Burma and India
Evening star., 1923-12-02
The Breach.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
Whats the matter with you and
Bingham. anyhow? You used to be
regular buddies, and now you don't
speak"
II know; stoo' bad, too. Y'know we
We're mighty close friends before I
introduced him to the girl he mar
ried"
Evening star., 1923-12-02

At the Arts Club the exhibition of
oil paintings by Theodore J. Nor
gan of this city and of paintings and
batiks by Mrs. Morgan. which for two
weeks have been on view, now give
way to an exhibition of small pic
lures by resident art members, which
opened yesterday and will continue
for two weeks. Each exhibitor Ia
limited to two works. The showing