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The Washington times., 1923-07-10
By Garrett p. Serviss.
Famous Astronomer and Writer
On Scientific Topics Of Pop
ular Interest.

~ HE New York State commits
sion on ventilation has hit
u upon a very happy mean
in recommending q temperature
not exceeding SO degrees az the
most healthful and invigorating
for inhabited rooms. There are
many cases in which even q few
degrees lower than that would
be an Improvement. The great
difficulty Ia In adjusting the In
side to the outside temperature
in the widely divergent seasons.
Possibly this il easier in Winter
than in Summer, because in cold
weather one can meet the out
side conditions by putting on
extra clothing, while in hot
weather garments for indoor and
outdoor wear are Of about equal
weight.
You can protect your body
against loss of it's own heat far
more easily than you can guard
it against excess OF heat coming
from without.
White clothing forms a shield
against external heat. Mark
Twain's idea of wearing only
white both Summer and Winter
was wrong, except from the view
point of personal picturesqueness
and distinction. During Summer
the great humorist, with his pure
white suit, was arrayed in shin
ing armor against the javelins Of
the sun; but when he persisted in
wearing all white in Winter he
shielded off heat in which the
bodily furnace might have found
a welcome auxiliary.
AS the hot season approaches
it is well to take thought in adj
vance about the best means Of
keeping as cool and comfortable
as possible. It is great pity
that fashion is allowed to have
any control whatever over this
matter. Years ago it was quite
a general custom for men as well
as women to carry white or gray
sunshades, or "sun umbrellas" in
July and August.
Unquestionably it was a good
thing to do. But Of late q, man
carrying a sunshade excites grins
and gibes among the unthinking
and submissive subjects Of fash
ion and convention, who are the
great majority. The carrying of
umbrellas in the hottest months
ought to become a settled GUS
tom. So, too, the wearing of
white or light-gray hats, and Of
white or light-colored clothes.
I'm man the automatic adjust
ment Of heat loss to heat produc-
ton is very imperfect" says DR..
E. G. Martin.
That being so, man ought to
take extra pains to supply by his
personal intelligence what nature
has failed to give TO his race as
a whole. His average internal
or bodily temperature is about
9Sh degrees, and a variation of
as little as eight degrees in
either direction is perflous. Yet,
by virtue Of his universal distri-
button through all the climates Of
the globe and the defiance which
many of his occupations offer to
the natural laws that govern
health. he is peculiarly subject to
temperature changes and in need
The Washington times., 1923-07-10
WHO SAID TT
AND WHERE?

"Strike while the iron is hot"
Is an old English adage which
Haywood has placed in his col.
lection Of proverbs.
numbering the Kings English"
Shakespeare put it a little more
mildly, using the word "abus-
ing'' instead of "murdering," in
his play The Merry Wives Of
Windsor"
"Angels could do no more"
This poetic way of saying that
one has done all he possibly
could is from the lines by
Young Q684-1765):
"Who does the best his circum-
stance allows,
Does well, acts nobly; angels
could do no more"
ITO save ones bacon"
The use of this expression in the
sense of escaping punishment
is found In the words of Prior
Q664.172D.
"a fool must now and then be
right by chance"
Even the unthinking talker at
times says something really
worth while. says Cowper in his
Conversation"
"My mind to me a kingdom U.s."
Copyright. 1923. King Features
Syndicate. Incl
The Washington times., 1923-07-10

RE the sounds Of the wild singing the
~ the melodies Of water swishing
n there something enchanting
ings? Can it be that mingled music
mermaids?
When that instant when
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- prefers to avoid the
agony Of being here, +" said
Jeanne coldly, ''I think the least
her brother and sister can do Is
to-stay. Don't discuss It with
me, Jim. I'm not going to leave
tonight"
And finally we agrted to the
arrangement, though Pat told me
on the way over to my apart
ment after supper that he'd call
for jeanne, and IL she insisted on
staying he also would remain.
We didn't discuss anything Of
greater moment than this until
we reached the seclusion Of my
living room. Then Pat fairly
catapulted into the matter we'd
both been trying to force into the
back Of our minds.
See here, Alanna," he said
abruptly. Have you a single
Idea where that young brother If
yours might be hiding?"
"Why should he hide?" I asked.
''Oh-from his grief-from the
things that have to be gone
through these days-from any
thing answered Pat largely,
waving his hand to cover the
situation.
'T'm numb" replied slowly. ''I
cap scarcely think. I hardly
know how to go on. What must
Meals condition be? Isn't it time
to call up the hospitaI-or some
authority?"
i've done all that" Pat an
nounced. MEALS just-gone. I
hate to tell you this, Alanna I
hate to worry you. But Meals
gone. What he did with the
money don't know. IT'S safe, no
doubt, but it's doing US no good
now. I'm not worrying over that,
but the option is after giving me
plenty Of concern"
''I know,"I broke in.
THE CORNERSTONE.
No, Alanna, you can't be know
ing Pat interrupted, sadly.
THAT option is the cornerstone
to a deal that has a million dol
lars in it and all our credit. I
was after bankin' on Neal when
once he had the option in his
hand. I'd never have undertaken
to sign a contract with the men
who want the corner lots unless
I was thinking Neal had as good
as got the strip we need from
Tompkins. 1 sold what 1 didn't
have. That I did because 1 trust
ed NeaP'-
And you can trust him." I
cried. There's some explana-
Explanations will do no good.
The credit of the Dalton-Sturges
Company goes If I can't be after
delivering what I've signed-say-
ing I could deliver"
It's Neal who worries me-" T
cried tearfully. Anything might
The Washington times., 1923-07-10
Arctic Phantom Fleet

RUSSIAN steamer the Polotofski, which caught
IA in the ice at ST. Michael in December 1916 and dis
appeared the next spring. the latest addition to the
Arctic phantom fleet 1t was seen by Eskimo hunters
The Washington times., 1923-07-10

question promise are
the
voices lifted in Loves perfect chant
What they singing? say so mortal
ears can Is there ideal happiness
the melody? mermaids long
life and happiness together foreyerI" PEGGY PRENTI0B
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17
EASTFORD

Raymond Pierce Of Putnam is a
guest az Mrs. William Colbgrn's.
Miss Alice Rindge is s;aying with
Mrs ayra Lyon At North Nindham
Mrs. Everett Phillips and family
Of Charlton. Mass, were visiting in
town on Tuesday.
The Free Masons Of Eastford at
tended the annual clamhake at Rose
land on Wednesday.
Mrs. Everett Jenkins Of Milton.
Mass. has been staying at Mrs. Dams
keith's the past week.
A number from Eastford attended
the funeral - Dwight Lyon At North
Windham. Mr.. Lyon was a native Of
Eastford
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bowen were
the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
0lncy on Saturday at Chepachet Old
Home Day and ciamhake.
At a meeting Of the Womcn's
League Of Voters held az General
Lyon hall on Thursday. Miss Gleaten
Of Georgia gave very interesting
talk After the meeting Mrs. ~ W.
Kennedy served refreshments at the
Inn to all the ladies.
On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Afs.
j. W. Jones gave reception in hon
or Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Mariners
tnee Minnie JeneS1. There were
guests from Groton, Middletown and
Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. Mariners
received many beautiful presents.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17
ATTAWAUGAN

Mr. and Mrs. Adelard Lepage spent
Sunday in Providence.
A daughter was born 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Delor Mondor ON August 10th.
The Attawaugan Company Is in
stalling new looms at their Bsllau
mills
Luke Pomfret Of FAN River spent
the weekend with Mrs. Della l.
Homme.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lafortune
spent part Of last week visiting in
Fitchburg.
Mrs. Laura Thyng left Tuesday to
spend several weeks with relatives al
Crescent Beach.
Misses Margaret and Mary Me
Cornell have been spending two
weeks at Oaks Bluffs. Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. George eongdon and
Mrs. LeClair spent a few days last
week in East Jaffrey, y. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leodore Aubin and
children Of Neansoeket spent the
weekend with relatives here.
Mrs. Harold Collins and baby Of
Rhode Island are visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett CaHrey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Larkin of
Hartford are visiting this week with
Mrs. Della L'Homme and daughter.
Misses Rose, Della and yvonne
Leveque and Eliza Couillard and
Mrs. Cordelia Mongeau had an out
ing 10 Rocky Point on Sunday.
Isadore Auhin. night Waterman
for the Attawaugan Company. is has :
ing a weeks vacation, which he Is
spending az Old killingly Pond
Berton Thyng of Wilmington,
Del. has been spending a few days
with his mother. Mrs. Laura Thyng,
returning home Monday. His wife
and little daughter, who have been
visiting here, returned home with
him.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17
WILL REVOKE LICENSE
Joseph Dumas Given Until Sept. S
To Sell His Business

Captain Of Police Jarvis decided
that sufficient evidence was presented
to him on Monday morning 20 war
rant MS revoking of the pool room
license held by Joseph Dumas, whose
place Of business IS situated on Pre-
whence street. The license was not
revoked. however. because Mr.. Dumas
appealed for reasonable time in which
20 sell his business and this request
was granted. The license holds good
until Sept. Is. according to the pres
ent arrangements. Mr.. Dumas was
represented at the hearing before
Captain Jarvis. by Attorney Arthur
5. Macdonald. The court record
against Mr.. Dumas. which disclosed
that he had been twice convicted Of
violation Of the liquor laws. was the
only evidence introduced by the pros
ecution. to show cause why the license
held by Mr.. Dumas should be revok-
ed.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17
JOHN BYRNE TELLS HOW STATE
SAFEGUARDS BANK DEPOSITORS
STATE BANK COMMISSIONER OUTLINES wopy or u,s
DEPARTMENT IN PROTECTING s2I5,ooo,ooo
OF PEOPLES MONEY
Examine Accounts of Nearly It's Banks Other Financial
Houses Having Total Assets of Nearly $500 100000

What the state Of Connecticut does
10 safeguard the interests Of the
thousands of bank depositors with f.
naneiaE institutions having approxi-
raatelv S2i5, 000,0 600 of the people
money. is most Interestingly outlin-
cd. but in a necessarily brief form,
by Bank Commissioner John B. Byrne
Of Putnam, in a special article he con-
tributed upon request to Hartford
naper. The article has special inter-
est for local residents not only be-
rause they would like to read what
the state is doing to protect their
money in banks, but because this
work is being done under the direc-
ton of a Putnam man-John B..
Bvrne, who heads the State Bank
Commission.
Mr.. Byrne's article is as follows:
Organize Banking Department
The present organization of the
state banking department dates from
1915. Prior TO that time this branch
Of state government was administered
BY two commissioners who were re-
ou.red to do all of the actual field
work. without trained assistants it
was a physical impossibility for them
70 visit all banks under their super
vision once year as required by law,
and have time to go into the detail
which a thorough examination ought
10 cover.
In 1915 the General Assembly
abolished the dual commission, and
placed the department under single
a deputy commissioner, and provided
an appropriation large enough to
place soar or Ave examiners in the
field At the same time the Office of
the building and loan commissioner
was discontinued, and the regulation
of building and loan associations was
taken over by the bank commissioner.
The personnel of the department
now consists of commissioner, depn
~ commissioner, chief examiner, spe-
cial building and loan examiner, min
ing and oil examiner, and a force of
nine regular examiners; also a bond
department manager, compilation
clerk. office manager, and three stem
ographers.
Department Activities
The work of the department has
grown to such an extent that lack Of
space forbids anything but a brief
outline of its activities.
Examination of banks-This is, of
course. by far the most important
branch of the work and is discussed
IN a later paragraph. a special feat
ure of the work is the careful inves-
tigation of trust departments. The
trust business is growing rapidly and
requires more and more attention.
Bond department-Since the enact
ment OF the general investment law
for savings banks and trust funds, a
special department has been maintain
ed for the purpose of testing new is
sues of securities to ascertain if they
qualify as legal investments. 4 legal
list is published semi-annually, and all
changes in the list are bulletined inl
the interim.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17
OPERATES ON 2o2
Dr.. Foster Has Average OF IS Patti
ents a Day During Clinic

One Of The busiest places in this
section Of Windham County, the past
two weeks. has been the Day Kim
ball hospital, where Or Harry ".
Foster Of New York City, but who Is
spending his summer vacation az the
family homestead on Putnam Heights
conducted his annual clinic for the
removal Of tonsils and adepoids. In
all he operated upon 20a people,
mostly children, averaging 25 opera
tons a day.
DR.. Foster, who IS a native Of Pat
nam and a graduate of Putnam High
school. has held such a clinic at the
local hospital every summer for a
number Of years. II is his annual
contribution to his home community
and that il is appreciated is conclu
sively demonstrated by the large
number who take advantage Of his
clinics and avail themselves Of his
skill--surgieal ability that has at
traeted for a long time the attention
of the surgical world.
Before last summer Il has been his
custom 10 hold clinic on one day a
week for several weeks during the
summer. but this broke into his va
cation 50. il was decided - bold the
clinic last year on consecutive days.
for a week or so. This plan worked
50 well that il was repeated this year.
The eight day clinic ended last Thurs
day.
In the years DIR. Foster has been
operating on children resident in this
corner of the state. at these clinics.
he has given the benefit Of his kindly
interest and great skill. te several
hundred people.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17

Annual report-The commissioner
makes an annual report to the gov
efnor which contains many statistical
tables in addition to a statement Of
the condition Of all banks and other
institutions under his supervision.
This report also tabulates the savings
banks investments and other informa-
ton in which the public is interested
Call statements-From three TO six
times during the year. banks are re-
CURED 10 render a sworn detailed
statement Of their condition TO this
office. These reports are carefully
perused, and in this way the depart
ment Is kept in close touch with the
banks activities between examina-
tions.
Blue Sky LAVENDER the so-calIed
Blue Sky Law" oil and mining COM
panies have to be thoroughly investi-
gated before they are allowed to le-
gally sell their securities in this state.
The department maintains a special
examiner who has charge Of this
work.
Protecting Deposition
AN ltNht anu FfthitEG VI the STATE
to examine and investigate banks or
other institutions operating under its
authority Is generally recognized.
Such supervision is primarily to
protect the depositor from losses
which might result from unsound pol
ieies, failure TO obey the law, or dis
honesty on the part of the bank Off
cials or clerks. To be effective il
must be as rigid and thorough as pos
sible without interfering with the
banks legitimate operations or in
frinring upon their rights
II is the constant aim of the bank
ing department to build up a type Of
audit or examination so complete and
comprehensive that not only will de-
positors be protected, stockholders of
the banks and the general public be
assured of solvent conditions and
sound banking policy, but the work
will be in the nature of service to
the banks themselves.
Have Efficient Field Workers
II is not the purpose of this article
to go into the ramifications of bank
examinations under present methods.
Realizing. however, that no system of
supervision can be successfully car
ried on without intelligent agents to
direct it, word may be said here as
TO the type of men doing the actual
field work.
The most important thing that
makes for a good examiner is a thor
ough knowledge of every detail of the
banking business. He must be IA
miliar with various types of books and
records used in the different depart
ments of all classes of the banks,
must thoroughly know the laws relat-
ing to banking in all its branches,
must keep himself informed on finan-
cial institutions. and finally should be
able to check up on his work to de
tect wrongdoing, II any.
He should, and generally does, BY
exercise Of a pleasing personality and
Continued on Page Eight)
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17
POLICE RECEIVE TWO REPORTS
OF MINOR MOTOR ACCIDENTS

Police received reports over the
weekend of two automobile accidents
of a minor character. No one was
injured by them and the total pro-
perty damage did not amount to
500.
Cars owned by Alvin Jarvis and
Francis Lepine collided at the cor.
ner of Providence and Main streets
and machines driven by Isadore
Beauregard and Mrs. Myrtice Bar
nett came together on Main street,
near by the corner of Main and
Front streets.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17

The largest seed-oyster supply in
the world, in the James river. Virgin
ia. is threatened with destruction be-
cause of the effects of pollution of
the water. Last December and on
April 10, of 1928, wild ducks were
picked up helpless on the New Jer-
sey coast at Cape May. The oil-coat-
ed waters gnmmed the feathers of
the birds and prevented them from
flying. Inland waters are also pol
luted by factory waste, causing the
death of thousands of fish.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17

Numerous flint implements. bone
harpoons. arrowheads, grindstones.
ehisels and tooth-headed spears have
been discovered in the remains Of a
settlement at Holmegardsmos. Den
mark. II Is estimated the settlement
is at least 1000 years old Although
no human bones have as yet been
found, the excavators uncovered skel-
etons of elk. reindeer and other ami
mails under a layer of peat several
yards thick
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17

TIE Chinese bandits. Who kiaaap-
ped fer ransom many e aainent
American and European pa engers.
said they learned how to Wees the
train by Watching aa American mo-
ton pieture
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17

con lecture will be given on the sub
ject "For Of Such is the Kingdom"
This lecture gives the work among
the children of different nations by
the church. Time of lecture. Ills
Nillimantic camp meeting starts
August ~
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17
NJ. z. Church Note.

The regular morning service a.
the VI. f.. church will be held at
l0.45.
The Sunday school will meet for
its sessions at u noon.
In the evening service stereonti-
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17

Professor Robert Dec. Ward Of
Harvard University writes, mo pos
sible temporary advantage 10 be gain.
ed by the importation of cheap alien
labor could in any way offset the in
ealeulahle harm which such an influx
would Inevitably do our country and
our race. The question Of profits i
not for moment TO be considered as
more important than posteritv."
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-17

Programs for Everybody" 4 n
and Junior Chautauqua

First Week-da,
Greetings s.uenschau,suaus Superintendent
coneert-Aporo Concert Company
Junior rnautauqus
coneer,-Apollo Company
Enier,ainmen,-Raiph Bingham
Second Weet-ds,
Junior chsutsuqus
CONGREGATIONS, Gamble Concert Co
Leeure-ary meKsen. Your Community in Revolution
Night,
coneer,-Ernes, Gamble coneer Company
Lscure-Ada Ward
Third Weekday
Mornings
Junior chautauqus
Afternoons
Lecture-To be announced
-Ro~iss Robertson Company
Tanning of the sbre~"-shas.spss.n Production
Fourth Weekday
Junior chau,auaua
conesr,-runbar ca,hsdr. Choir
coneer-punbar Cathedral Choir
Leeturs-Hon. Philip whitwsn Wilson
Fifth Wset-da,
Junior chautauqus
Afternoon
One Act Pzy-DfamA Company Members
Night
Comedy prama-"crosssd Wires"
Sixth Heek-ds,
Morning
Janior chaaaasaa
Afternoon
Junior Pag.ans-"rier Family o Display"
Lindsey and her educated pony. Sultan
Night;
-tI.puv HawaH~-M Mildred Leoc F.R.o.s ss1 Co
Sssday
On Sunday program day vii be arranged
announced
BUY SEASON TICKET
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09

"oh. you neodn't be afraid. " she said
quickly. Go right ahead and tell
me anything you please. You 500
i have no feelings so l don't mind
anything at all"
OH cried Nancy. I'VE thought
you had feelings or you wouldn't
set cross when your cat comes horne
without any fur after the knick.
knack dog has tarkod II Off"
II wouldn't mind IL a Bit" answer.
ed the cu,-Ou, Lady, but an was
cut out OF book and there r.
printing on the other side OF me IL
changes everything. Tho word hate
Ia printed right where my heart
ought 70 be. 80 7 get cross some.
times. but | never get offended"
That reminded Nick OF the IA;
white peppermint heart he had pull.
ed or the candy tree. II said II
love YOU on II. In red ietterA
We have brought you this" no
said. digging Il out OF his pocket
IF you like. wo'il paste II on you"
please do" begged the Cutout
Lady. But tell me the had news
first. SO won't care so much"
ITO BE Continued
Copyright. 1928. by Seattle STAR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09

which lord Kindcrsley roared out
were almost pitifully ineffective. We
were ~ miles from market town
and five miles from a village. and
the moor which stretched from the
park gates led across tho lonoliest
part OF England, The more We dis
eusscd Il. tho more We realized that
IL was, without doubt. a most amaz-
ing coup,
Naturally, the prrss devoted a
great deal 81 attention 90 robbery
81 such sensational magnitude. and
several journalists aud photographers
travelled down specially FROM I.ondor.
In search OF material RimminEton
himself came down from Scotland
Yard with two OF his shrswdest as
sistantS but As he acknowledged to
me upon the third night after their
arrival. the whole affair had been
carried out with such amazing fore
sight that IL seemed impossible 10 lay
hold anywhere OF a eiow.
Janet and l stayed on At Kinder
sley Court for the last meet Of the
staghonnds--a day which No are
neither Of us likely ever TO forget
We motorcd over 90 Exford. where
our host had sent all his available
horses two days bafore. Janet nca-
triee Kindcrsley and | were among
those Of tho house party who rode.
Early IN tho afternoon Ne found
ourselves on the frlngn OF the hunt
on the southern slope Of HRwksley
Down. Suddenly Beatrice. who had
been looking over her shoulder. gave
a little exclamation. A man. riding
a dark hay horse. whom | had no
tlcad once or twice always on the
outskirts Of tho hunt. came round
the side OF a piled.up mass 81 stones
and bouiders. and rode straight up
10 us.
must confess that at first the In
cidsnt possessed no Significance for
me. In his wetl.cut and weil-wcra
riding clothes and possessing the as
surcd seat OF practiced rider. thern
was nothing 10 distinguish this man
from half a DOZEN OF lord Kinder
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-09

What DO you wish TO see me
aboutr' asked the Cut-Out Lady.
~hsn Nancy and Nick had seated
themselves carefully on the floor OF
her cardboard house as not to knock
!; over.
Again their Green Shoes had bssn
wonderful help. for. OF course. they
had TO make themselves iittle-wee
70 get into her front door.
Nancy looked at Nick and Nick
looked At Nancy. for. now that they
had come to their journeys end. Il
was going TO be hard to tell the
poor Cu,.Out Lady what they wanted.
It's always hard to tel the cook
her biscuits are heavy ard 10 please
bake better ones. It's hard 10 tell
the butcher man his meat IL tough
and not to send any more like II.
SO now the Twins found II hard
to tell the cut-oat Lady that she
wasn't doing good mendIns and was
sewing the Gingerbread Mana but.
tons on crooked.
They both turned very rcd and
hardly knew what to say.
The cut-out Lady guessed that
something was the matter at once.