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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
SENEGALESE WRESTLER
LOSES STRAIGHT FALLS.

Chicago, ILL.,. Dec. 13.-Reginal Sikh,
much heralded Senegalese wrestle,
from France, gave an audience Of over
1000 wrestling fans a real thrill here
last week. when it took StanislaIs
Zbyszko almost an hour and half 10
gain a two-fall decision.
SilS, 81 years old. tall, slim but ex
tremely powerful proved real sensa
ton. and although he lost the match,
won a multitude OF friends by his gam1
ness and ability to take It,"
The Pole took the first fall with a
jack knife and head scissors hold, and
took the second fall with a head iocn
and jack knife hold.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
EMIL MORROI LOSES no PErEY
HAYES IN 10 ROUNDS.


Brooklyn, N. Y. Dec. 12.-Emil Nor
70 OF the 369th Infantry lost the decis.
ion after 10-rounds OF hard battling to
Petey Hayes (white) at the 47th Req
ment Armory, November 81.
In an eight-round affair. Edwin Ri.
ley of the 369th Infantry defeated Al
Miller after fast scrap. It was the
best fight of the night Riley was the
more clever of the two and Miller car
ried an awful sock. Riley's aggressive
ress won him the honors.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
FAMOUS KNITS AND COFFEY.

The next two games on the Loendi
schedule looms as floor classics, for
the Famous Knits Of Cleveland, Ohio.
and the famous Corey Club will be
met On succeeding Thursdays. Cofreys
Will be played on December 20, and
the announcement of this game alone
augurs banner crowd.
But before the Coffey Club, the Loen
dis will meet most severe test of the
season In the Knits, A. A. A. champions
OF Cleveland. This team will make its
first appearance in Pittsburgh on De
cember 13, and their record will show
their class. The team boasts a record
or 80 straight wins, including a VIC
tory over the Celtics. world cham
pions .@rC-N
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
SIKI--PURYEAR BOUT IN
EAST IS RUMORED.
preston News Sefvicsl

New York. Dec. IL. Apparently an
other match for Battling Sikh is in tho
making that should pack Madison
Square Garden according to the in
side DOPE current in this city last
week. His talkeo-of opponent is no
other than Silent Puryear, who sine
he became sta BILE mate OF Harry Wills
has been knocking all Of the light
heavies for a goal.
Puryear is tough customer with 4
bewildering rine style. Townsend and
George Godfrey may be matched ON
same card.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
CONSISTENT PLAYERS.

Gum, in his kicking, excelled any
man in the association. He was excel
tent on passing. Hardwick was a good
driving, ground-gaining back. Har.
grove is the pssing Gee Of the ascot
alton. Barely I'D a touchdown not re-
suit from his passing; he scored the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
PATIENTLY WAITING.

Yes the Of the Mechanics Savings Bank rcput aooroxmat ee d
G%s e ne aps REPRESENTING about three thousand including holders
lu0 eafdS the white and cofed people this vv int
est retaining the confidence the people this community and The Good onoa
tae wnte and celed people Of the United States are waiting
they all want know the approximate amount Of the assets reono e phao
Savings Bank The amount stated The following the decree se the
Judge OF the Richmond Chaacfy Court s' Wv "
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
PINDLE ELECTED CAPTAIN.

AT meeting held at the Hampton III
stitute Gymnasium the letter men elect
ed Oscar A. Pindle to lead them IN
the fray next year. He is a good stu
dent and wonderful player and lead
or. The sport writer's and others VINO
have watched Pirdle play declare him
the greatest center Of the season. in
all the games of this season his perfect
passing his aggressiveness, his splen-
did defensive playing, and his all.
around versatility marked him as the
most probable all-association selection
for center. Indeed, no center this sea.
son has out-played him.
ALLASSOCIATION SELECTIONS.
There is little doubt as to the rignt
OF Il. t. Coleman. tackle and captain
OF the 'Seasiders' during the 1923 sea
son to be placed on the mythical elev.
en-. He has done wonders on the
onense and the defense. When his
team wanted touchdown in the I'm.
ion game he took the ball over. On sew
eral other occasions he came into the
backfield and gained some of the much
needed yardage.
Jimmie Jones Will probably receive
the honor Of a berth on the mythical
eleven again this year. He is one If
the fastest ends in the association and
is good at receiving passes. He is a won
derful tackler.
Adee G. Butler at guard has proved
to be bulwark of strength on tne
line. Very few gains have been made
through him this season. His playing
has also been of a'taseociation caIiber.
Bertrand Sticky Jacobs, Hampton's
135pound general. displayed in every
game this season his superior general
ship. His ability to diagnose the play
of his opponents, his choice Of his own
plays, and his power to instill the
fighting spirit into the players. have
made him invaluable to the 'Seasiders'
and threat to the opponents.
Bulldog" Williams at fullback was
Hampton's most consistent gamer and
her best defensive back He scored
touchdowns On st. Paul and Shaw. He
is the only player who has scored
touchdown on st. Paul on line
plunge and thereby demonstrated his
Dlunging ability.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15

But now nnch more need The Receivers cannot determine This
amount u "a The pabooks Of tie tned and balanced IN
G s nden TIT pssae meeting assembled Unanimous decided any
napmY ct the amount already ced the situation ihe
receivers ne balance and submit the the such recommendation As
may then renen tan to the people whom they represent
Inns n VIII aessan end the delay d Receivers uoac rted
favor OF re- the Bank aud Wiling all power the ed pe
ms eonay line issue PLAN PERSONAL figure this
matter Let as the Mechanics Savings Bank duosdo who are
sy ed ss them money may able Get and those who deposit their
% may Nc pam"eo 50 70 DO LIE ds
other issues and conditions Can presented The primary omose @
me business AGAIN Let Us ascertain approximate LIABILITY nut IN the
assets necessary and with the aid and support the people sn6
oo"fsd ones backed by abiding faith the Almighty reopen the Bank
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
HAMPTON AWARDS
FOOTBALL LETTERS
\,
Oscar A. Pindle, Probable All-Associ'
alton Choice for Center, Elected
Captain for 1924 Season.
LEV Bernard Young, Jr.)

Hampton, Va. Dec. 13.-After meet
ing the requirements with regard to
the number Of Colored intercollegiate
Athletic Association games participant.
cd in and after showing the necessar!
skill in playing their various positions
the Following students have been award
ed their letter H in football at Hamp
ton Institute: Adee G. Butler, Memphis
Tenn. guard; w. Warrick Cardozo,
Washington d. c.. fullback; Theodore
r. Coleman, Cumberland, Va, tackle
and captain for the 1923 season; Thorn
as j. Coleman Memphis, Tenn, guard
David L. Gum, Stockbridge, Mass,
halfback; Herbert Hardwick, Savan
nah, Ca. halfback; Edward Hargrov".
New York City halfback; Bertrand e.
Jacobs, Pittsfield, Mass. quarterback;
James H. Jones, Boston. Mass. end;
Oscar A. Pindle South Boston, Va,
center, and captain-elect for the 1924
season; Arthur r. Ruffin. Cauthorns
Vile Va, end; Spencer Rufiin, eau
townsville. Va, tackle; James p. Tay
lor, Montgomery Ala. tackle and Wiz.
liam d. Williams. Tulsa, Okla, full
hack.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
DANNY EDWARDS LOSER:
AGAINST THE DECISION.
preston News Seryice)

preston News Service)
Holyoke, Mass, Dec. 13.-Tony
Thomas white. local bantam-weight,
was awarded the judges decision over
Continued ON Page 81
For Other Sports See Page 8.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-15
BOXING BOUTS TO AID HARLEM
CHRISTMAS FUND.

(Preston rNows service.)
New York Dec 13.-Harlemites are
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oas Dy the plaintiff because
oss0I OF obligations Realt
10 ehe sum Of $s3 500 co. which
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Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
REVENUE MEN HELP
900 LOCAL PEOPLE
Assist About so a Day In Max
ing Out Income Tax
Blanks

Between 500 and 900 people OF
Putnam and vicinity took their income
tax problems TO the internal revenue
department representatives who We're
in Putnam. at the Chamber Of Com
metce rooms from last Friday fore
noon until Wednesday evening.
+. T. Hickey, deputy collector of
the L. S. Treasury Department, In
ternal Revenue Service, and Leon 7
Wilson of Putnam. of the L. S. Treas
ury Department, held interviews Fri
day and Saturday with people puzzled
over certain phases Of making return
on their incomes for 1922. Because
Of the illness of Mr.. Wilson who has
been confined TO his home Mr., Hickey
had to hold the fort" alone from
Monday until Wednesday.
Sending these representatives to
Putnam has been Of great helpfulness
and the service Is greatly appreciated
by everyone who took their problems
for solution to the revenue depart
ment Representatives, assigned for a
few days to Putnam.
Mr.. Hickey estimates that from Fri
day until Wednesday, between $50
and ITS people day came to him and
Mr.. Wilson for help and assistance IN
making out their income tax returns
for last year.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
PUTNAM MUST PAY
S9,25S COUNTY TAX
Apportionment For Next Two
Years Greater Than Last
Assessment

On or before the first Of April, the
Is towns in Windham County will
have to pay total of $4,000 as the
tax lexied to meet county expenses
during the next two years OF this
total tax, Putnam must pay its appor-
tionment Of s9.25s.17. which is
slightly larger than two years ago.
wren S9.457 was the amount assessed
against TINS town
To Improve Children's Home
a Notice that this county apportion-
ment tax is payable on April has
been given by William II. Blodgett,
State Tax Commissioner. The Coun-
~ Commissioners believe that the
$4,000 is sufficient to meet all ex-
penses during the next two years. in
spite ef a heavy outlay to be made in
eularging and improving the County
Home for Children in the Sawyer Dis
trict Of Putnam. At this institution,
which has outgrowH its quarters, more
than S25. 900 is to be expended, the
werk 10 begin in the spring.
The apportionment levied against
all towns in the county to meet the
$4,000 tax is given by Commissioner
Blodgett as follows:
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
ELECT MRS. DuRocHER
Association Canado-Amerieaine Hold
Annual Meeting

At the meeting Sunday evening by
the Association Canad0-Americaine,
the Dlistresses Of the ceremony were
Mrs. David Beausoleil and Mrs. Cot
noir. The following officers were
elected: President, Delima Durocher
vice president. Valada Tetreault; ex-
president. Aida Beauregard; secre-
tary, Rose Alma Tetreault; financial
secretary, Origene Touchette; first
sindie. Laura Boursier: second sindic,
Medora Belair; third sindic, Sara
Tetreault; first guard, Agna Larose
second guard. Marie Louise Barnes
first sentinel. Albertina Beauregard
second sentinel. Israel Tetreault. A
musical program followed the meet
ing and consisted Of piano duet by
the Misses Guerin, a piano solo by
Miss Rachel Rent, a vocal duet by Mr..
and Mrs. Barnes, and declarations by
Mrs. Emerence Durocher and Mr.. Pey-
reault.
Mrs. Delima Durocher was hostess
and served a delightful lunch. consist
ing Of cake and coffee.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
WINS FIRST PRIZE
Mrs. Beatrice Wilbur, Woodstock
Teacher, Receives 500 In
National Contest

Signal honor has come 20 Mrs.
Beatrice W. Wilbur. teacher Of the
| Harrisvllle school. Woodstock
through her having won first prize
Of 500 for her article on The
Book Of Knowledge" and is use
fulness in the classroom.
Il was last fall that the Grolier
Society, publishers Of the volume,
offered cash awards to the amount
Of 1900 for the best descriptive
articles showing how the Book Of
knowledge has aided or can aid
teachers in practical branches Of
school work
The idea appealed to Mrs Viii
bur, and she reduced her conclus-
ions 10 paper. sending away her
article quite some time ago. She
hoped. but did not expect, success
as she realized that thousands Of
other teachers had entered the con-
test too, and had written papers on
the subject.
Her delight and surprise may
well be imagined when she receiv-
ed notice that the committee OF
Western educators had selected her
article as the first prize winner.
There was something else in the
notice that brought special delight.
The words read something like this !:
ENCLOSED please find check for
800"
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
TO BEGIN ERECTING
TWO NEW BUILDINGS
Second Wolfe-kaminsky Block
to Be Constructed Three
Stories High

Before many weeks have passed.
wefk viii be started on two new
downtown store and office buildings.
This good news is made possible
through decision of James r Donahue
TO erect "A new block on the site Of the
structure owned by him that was
burned 20 the ground last week Thurs
day morning. and because Louis A.
Wolfe, president Of the l.. A. w Ae-
ceptanee Corporation, and Simon ka-
minsky. local merchant. have plans in
hand Ia put up three story brick
building on Main street. on the lot
next 10 the one on which the recently
completed WolfeKaminsky block
stands.
William ST. onge Sells Land
The required land for this latter
building enterprise was acquired
through purchase from the joint own
ers. William A. St. Onge and the es-
tate of Miss Amelia Johnson tAttor-
ney Eric H. Johnson, exeeutor) by
Mr.. Wolfe and Mr. kaminsky Il IS
proposed 10 erect a three-story strue-
ture much after the lines of the new
Wolfe Kaminsky Block. The build
ing would provide five stores on the
ground floor, as many Offices on the
second and an assembly and dance
hall on the third floor. It would be of
most modern hrepreof construction,
affording every safeguard against de
stfuction by fire, including fire wall
between offices and stores. The ap-
proximate cost Of the building is stat
ed as between $4,000 and see. 600
II plans now under advisement. ma
ture, work on the building will begin
in the spring.
Building Plans Not Yet Drawn
Mr. Donahue has announced that
be will replace his fire ruined bust
ness block, on the same site. but
other than this announcement. he
has not divulged his plans. That his
new building will embrace all the
newest practical ideas in modern store
and Office construction is his intention.
He has not decided on details Of ar
engagements Of floor space and how Il
shall be divided, and II IS reported
that he has under consideration the
idea Of putting up three story build
ing, which would be one story higher
than the one that burned down.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
Car and Team. Auto and Truck Col
Tide on Main Street

About s o'clock yesterday after
noon an automobile operated by Ma
than Eccleston, manager Of the local
Studebaker agency, and horse
drawn outfit owned by Joseph Ran
dali, were in collision on Main street,
near Bridge street. The top Of the
automobile was damaged to the extent
Of about S25, Captain Delage states.
The other mishap occurred about
2 o'clock on Main street. near the cor
ner Of May street. and involved the
automobile Of Alphonse Dumas and
driven by Eugene Brodeur, and q
motor truck. at the wheel Of which
was a Mr.. Sherman Of Worcester. In
trying 10 get out Of rut, the truck
Is said to have shot across the road
and smashed into the automobile.
which had its winter top quite badly
smashed. Alpherie Gregoire was one
of the witnesses to the affair. Cap
tain of Police Delage received a re-
port Of the accident and investigated
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
BROWNS UNDER FALLS

Many Pomfret summer visitors will
regret 10 learn Of the tragic death Of
Miss Mary NJ. Ward. daughter Of Mrs.
Henrietta + Ward and the late Henry
Ward. a frequent visitor at the Ben
Grosvenor Inn during the summer
months. Miss Wards body was found
on the morning Of February 23rd, in
Jones Falls, near the North Avenue
bridge, Baltimore. following her dis
appearance from her home on the pre-
vious evening. According TO the de-
cision of the coroner's jury. Miss
Wards death was due 70 a period Of
mental alteration when she wandered
into the falls.
Mis- Ward. who was as years old
was prominent in Baltimore society,
but Of late years had lived a rather
retired life, caring for her mother
who has long been in poor health.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
CONGRESS REFUSES
1T. MORIARTY HELP
Bill to Advance Helpless Officer
to Rank of Retired Major
Meets Defeat In House
Senate Passed Bill Which House Has
Now Rejected

Many Putnam people who for years
have been interested in the pathetic
case of Lieutenant Ambrose Moriarty.
bed-ridden and helpless Army officer
who was for many years a Putnam
resident. will regret to hear oft de-
feat of the attempt of his friends in
Congress to provide for advancement
and consequent increased income for
him. The matter was brought before
the House of Representatives on
Washington's Birthday, but was drop
ped on the objection of Representa-
tive Stafford.
The Patriot prints below the de
bate in the House on Lieutenant Nor
iarty's case as taken from the Con-
gressional Record of Feb. %
The next business on the Private
Calendar was the bill IS. 2570j TO
provide for the advancement on the
retired list of the Regular Army Of
Second Lieutenant Ambrose l. Nor
iarty
The title Of the bill was read.
The Speaker Is there objection?
Mr. Stafford object.
Mr. Miller VIII the gentleman
withhold that
Mr. Stafford | viii
Mr. Miller Mr. Speaker, this is one
of the most pathetic cases have ever
heard of Lieutenant Moriarty was
graduated at West Point in the class
of 1877. He was a elassmate Of Gen
eral Jersey, Of the United States
Army. and General Russell. and his
class was one of the most famous
classes that ever was graduated at
the Military Academy.
The man has lain for 81 years in "a
hospital unable to move joint Of his
body Every joint in the mans body
has grown solid His teeth were re
moved so that they could feed him
with a tube. He is suffering from that
dreaded disease called arthritis de-
formans. He is unable TO dress him
self He is unable to grasp his pen in
his hand There is not a joint IN the
mans body that is not absolutely and
Hht&hAA EiUAilf 81 AtttA AAif tHAitN iAA-
Utility is gone.
He was retired from the Army as
second lieutenant, drawing the pay Of
SI3S.i2 per month. Therei Is no Army
hospital that will receive him. be
cause Army hospitals are not made
for the care Of incurables
He has gone about from one hos
pital to another with his attendant
The amount of money that he receives
is not sufficient to pay the care of this
attendant and the board Of himself
He inherited a few thousand dollars
from his fathers estate, which he
spent completely in undertaking to
cure himself Of this dread disease He
contracted the disease in the service
Of the United States Government. In
the winter Of 1887 he and his com
pany were encamped on the cold
shores Of Lake Michigan, sent there
by the United States Government 70
Continued on Page Five)
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
BOYS WANTED u
Patrio, to Make House to House
Delivery BY Carriers Instead
of From Postoffiee

Through an unexpected decision
! of the Postofiiee Department last
week. number Of the local car
riers did not finish their distrihu-
tion Of papers last week The car
riers by this order were compelled
to Quit work and return To the of
/ flee al the minute that they had
completed eight hours work. The
/ eonsequenc was that many Patri-
OTIS were returned to the postofiiee
and were not delivered To subsrib-
ers until Saturday morning. Ar
rangemepts have been made 70 pre-
vent any repetition Of TINS occur
renee.
Within the next fortnight The
Patriot will begin making house to
house deliveries by means of a
corps Of newshays. The Patriot
wants six TO ten able bodied, ener-
getic boys to do this work every
Friday afternoon. The boys must
come with school references and
must be bright and quick on the
Job. They will be paid and Sc
ries Of prizes for the best workers
will make the weekly job more in
teresting for them all As the work
will only consume a few hours on
Friday afternoon it should not in
any way interfere with school work
OF study.
Any boy interested is requested
to visit The Patriot office at once
and bring his references. No boy
over l6 years or under . years
need apply.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
Y. Nj. {. A. ARRANGES
WEEKEND PROGRAM

a dcputation of four Brown Uni
Versiy students will spend the week
end in Putnam, and while here will
make addresses al several church
meetings IL the interests Of the \. NJ.
G.
The program of activity will open
with a social Saturday evening at $50
clock in. the Baptist church. The
Baptist orchestra will play under the
direction II Samuel Rich. and Miss
Esther Rouse will contribute violin
numbers Miss Ruth Bartlett will en-
terrain with musical monologues, and
George Waimsley will give vocal
solo. These and other numbers on
the program. including a brief talk
or two by the visiting college boys.
viii make the evening enjoyable for
all There viii be refreshments and
social games will be played. All young
people Of the community are invited
% attend
Students to Speak
On Sunday morning. one Of the
Brown College boys will speak in each
Of the Sunday schools, and in the af-
ternoon at 33O a mass meeting for
Young men and boys viii be held in
the chapel OF the Methodist church.
The Brown College men will speak at
this mass meeting, and all boys and
Young men Of the city are invited to
be present
Sunday evening. there will be a
union church service at the Gongre-
gational church Music will be pro-
vided by the combined choirs Of the
four churches; also special solo music
will be provided. At this meeting the
Brown College men will speak on the
subject, The Place Of the Church in
the Community" This union service
Is open 10 all and we hope that there
viii be large attendance. An offer
ing will be taken at this service TO
eefray the expenses Of the speakers.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
ORGANIZE ROTARY CLUB
That Application For Charter Viii
Be Made Is Certain

That a Rotary Club will be organ
lied in Putnam is an acknowledged
fact. Attorney Howard c. Bradford
is the moving spirit in the new under
taking. A number of Putnam men
were at Willimantic Wednesday night
TO attend. as guests, the dinner of
Willimantic Rotary Club, held at the
Hooker House in honor Of the Dis
triet Governor. The majority Of those
attending from Putnam went in the
hope Of learning something about the
international organization, TO help
them decide whether or not they
would accept an invitation to join the
proposed Putnam Club If it was ex-
tended. The party included Howard
c. Bradford. Ralph X. Bugbee, John
Reardon, DR.. Karl T. Phillips, f. L.
Kelley. Fred Prince, II. S. Lyon. Al
win Leciair, Arthur Faucher, Ray Bos-
worth, Warren Averill, DR.. H W.
Thompson, William f. Moss, George
n Lewis. A. F. Ralston.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
HIS AUNT DIES
Captain Delage Also Learns OF Crit.
cal Illness of His Uncle

Disheartening news from two
sources. following quickly on the
funeral Of his father. reached Captain
Of Police Delage yesterday when he
was informed by long distance tele.
phone of the death at Willimautie Of
his aunt. Mrs. Della Delage, wife Of
Delphis Delage. former Putnam
resident and ice dealer. Following
this saddcning news came word from
Providence of the critical illness of
an uncle. Fred Delage, formerly a po-
lice officer at Southhridge
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
PoMFRET LADIES RAISE
MONEY FOR NURSES HOME

A delightful bridge party was held
at the Ben Grosvenor Inn, Pomfret.
on Tuesday afternoon, for the benefit
Of the fund which is being raised for
the erection Of nurses home at the
Day Kimball Hospital. The party was
arranged by Mrs. X. B. Richardson
and Mrs. /. /. Lorillard, both Of whom
are winter guests at the Inn. Wood
stock. Putnam, Thompson and Pom
fret people attended in addition to
the guests Of the house. There were
ten tables in play, and about $50 was
added TO the fund.