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Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
Arrest Quietly Made

Arrest Quietly Made
The arrest was so quickly and
quietly accomplished. that hardly any
body in the hali realized what was
Transporting right under their noses.
Those in the front of the assemblage
realized that something was going
on when they heard Mr.. Russell state
firmly that he desired to secure coun-
sci to look after his interests. But
what he was charged with remained
a secret until Mr.. Russell was ar
raigned.
He entered a plea Of not guilty and
bonds were set at $1,000. Although
a strong effort was made TO secure a
hondaman at once. the matter could
not be adjusted and Mr. Russell was
forced to spend the night at the police
station.
Testifics at Hearing
Mr.. Russell was on the witness
stand only few minutes in the So
called "Leclair ease Prosecuting
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27

Attorney Carpenter asked him II he
owned the building at the corner Of
Pomfret and Canal streets. He ans
wered in the affirmative. II was this
building in which the alleged house
Of I'D fame was located.
Mr.. Carpenter asked the witness
to whom the rooms on the second
floor Those involved in the trial.
were rented and Mr.. Russell said that
Miss Jacques hired them.
The defense did not cress-examine
the witness.
Prosecuting Attorney Carpenter.
who summoned Mr. Russell 70 testi-
~ in the case and afterward caused
him to be arrested, has not disclosed
the grounds Of the complaint, alleged
in the warrant under which Mr.. Rus.
sell was arrested. What the alleged
lie is that Mr. Russell is charged with
telling while under oath on the wit
ness stand, Is not stated for publica-
ton.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
BOOTH IN TOURNEY
Plays Final IL Holes Today in Mssss-
ehusetts Open Title Event

Clarence l.. Booth, professional at
the Putnam Country club, who Is TAX
ing part IN the Massachusetts State
open golf title at Salem, Mass, is
right among the first ten with eigh-
teen more holes to play this morning.
Booth turned in cards Wednesday
and Thursday with an s0-7s-75-233.
His friends are hoping that he will
be in fine fettle this afternoon. which
with a little luck. will enable him To
finish the ~ holes at least among
the first three. His score Of Wednes-
day and yesterday gave him place
in the standing that should help him
TO finish well up In the procession.
II caddies are not jinxes, then
Booth stands an extra good chance OF
making Il great showing in the tour
ney by reason Of the fact that his
caddie land strongest rootsr on the
scene) is none other than Jack
Slattery Of Pomfret fame.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL RESIGNS
Mark <. Stinson Going Back to
Baldwinsville (Mass.)
School
Came to Putnam From Templeton
High School One Year Ago

Mark f. Stinson. principal Of Put
nam High school dor the past year.
has resigned his position 10 accept the
principalship Of the Templeton High
school. Baldwinsville, Mass.
Mr.. Stinson was formerly principal
of Templeton High school. and came to
Putnam from that place. The town of
Templetun has recently completed a
new and modern high school building
Mr.. Stinson was very popular in Bald
winsyille and the school authorities
have been endeavaring 10 induce him
TO return for some time. His salary,
taking into consideration the cost OF
rent and other living expenses. will he
larger than he would have received in
Putnam He will take courses this
summer in the Harvard School of Ed
ueation as originally planned.
During the year that Mr. Stinson
has been in Putnam. he has done sew
eral things worthy Of mention The
athletic association has been put ON IA
more democratic basis and is in better
financial condition than il was year
ago. Scholarship standards have been
strengthened A fine feeling between
the principal and his teachers has
been cultivated.
MIR. Stinson has made numerous
friends In Putnam who viii regret his
departure and wish him every success
In his new undertaking.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27

liquors with intent 10 sell and also
with manufacturing iutoxicants, her
case did not come to trial. II was nail-
ed by Judge Geissler at the request
Of Prosecuting Attorney John F. Car
penter.
While the testimony served To held
the undivided attention of the large
assemblage, added zest was given the
hearing through the frequent tits
between the attorneys for the defense
and the prosecutor. Attorney Shee-
an Of Providence and Attorney Sam
nel Harvey of Nillimantie conducted
the defense and they were vigorous,
Tenacious, at times, In fighting for
their clients. Prosecuting Attorney
Carpenter conducted the case for the
State
Cases Aftermath of Raid. y
The eases heard at yesterdays SEES
sion were the outcome Of two raj IN
by state and LEGAL police earlier Tins
month The first raid was on the
second floor of the building at the
corner of Canal and pomfret streets.
Four arrests were made on this oc-
easien. the warrants setting forth "a
high as eight charges In one instance
alleging. among other things, that the
rooms searched constituted disoa-
derby house, a house of i'll fame and
that liquor was kept there for the
purpose of sale. Among the charges
against Leclair was one that alleged
that he was the proprietor Of the
place, but Judge Geissler held TINT
this and the other seven counts, wers
not proven by the prosecution.
The second raid figuring in tie
case. was nj the home Of Leclair on
Mill street, where the officers found
and later took away, quantity of
liquor. All of this was on display on
a table before Judge Geissler's desk
and was introduced by the prosecu-
ton as evidence.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27

and both being erected at the same
time would save expense.
The cost of developing the proposed
roadway and doing some filling in on
the suggested island and the immedi-
ate vicinity, would not be especially
heavy, Mr.. Reach states. He declares
that there is plenty Of sand and gravel
right on the premises. which he owns.
but IS willing to give free of cost for
the development work he suggests.
Would Erect lighthouses
Mr. Keaeh's plan also calls for the
erection Of lighthouses for use by the
public. This, however. would be on
private property. II happens to be his
own, but he says he would lease il
without cost TO an individual who
would pledge to conduct the privilege
properly, giving full and ample assur-
anees Of affording the public courteous
and efficient service.
Mr. Reach declares that his sole
purpose in making this offer TO the city
and town is to give to the public a
beautiful and handy spot where people
may gather TO enjoy themselves at ali
seasons of the year. MY greatest re-
ward and pleasure. he told The Patri-
OF. would be to see hot, tired mothers
having a refreshing swim or resting in
the shade of the elm trees, with their
children disporting on the grass or
frolicking in the cooling waters"
To get Mr. keach's plan before the
voters of the town, special meeting
must be called. Whether the select
men will call this meeting. Mr.. Reach
was unable to forecast. lie has spok
en- to a few people about his offer and
he has received their unqualified APP
prevail. Whether these friends will
work TO have a town meeting called,
so the whole matter may be discussed
and acted upon. remains to be seen.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
FOR FRESH AIR CHILDREN
Mrs. Bartlett and Mis-. Perry Again
Take Charge Of Work

Mrs. G. l.. Chapman Of New York
City arrived in Putnam today to or
ganize the annual outing for the poor
children Of New York City which Isl
sponsored by the New York Tribune
Fresh Air Fund. Mrs. Walter J.
Bartlett. who for several years has
been 40 successful in the work Of Civ
ing city children country treat for a
week or two. has again accepted the
post Of chairman Of the frseh air com
mittee. Miss Gertrude Perry will act
as secretary and treasurer Of the com
mittee.
There has proven TO be little din
Guilty IN the past in finding homes
where the children will be accepted.
The difficulty has been in obtaining
money with which to pay for the chill
dren's board. The cost per child il
four dollars per week. and Mrs. Bart
lett hopes that the people os this sec
ton will do their utmost to provide
for as many children as possible this
! year.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
ELks' CONVENTION


Arrangements are going forward
steadily for the great national parade
ture Of the Elks' convention at Boston
early in July. Putnam Lodge Of
Elks Is making an effort 20 have every
member Ia line on that day. The trip
TO the Hub will be made by special
train. The committee IL charge of
arrangements reports most enthusi-
astic response TO the call for the pres
ence Of all Windham county meu-
bers Of the y. p. o. r.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
MRS. MecARRY REPORTS
Gives Excellent Account Of Recent l.
o. o. r. Event at Fairview

AT Wednesday nights meeting of
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge, |. o. o. f.,
one of the most interesting events of
the evening was the report given by
the Noble Grand. Mrs. Bernard Me
Garry. on "GrandMaster's Day,
which was observed on June IA a;
Odd Fellows Home at Fairview,
Conn. Mrs. McGarry was the official
delegate of the local lodge. Mrs. Nc
Garry told of what she saw and heard
at the meeting and in doing so gave
her audience an excellent word pic
ture Of the home, its inmates, condi-
tions under which they live and Of the
interesting things developed at the
business meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
WOMEN'S LEAGUE
is VERY ANGRY
Statement That Calvin Cool
idge Hates League of Wom-
en- Voters" Arouses Wrath
Make Statement Containing Letter Of
Common dation From President

The members Of the Putnam Branch
of the League of Women Voters are
exceedingly angry. Their wrath is
aroused and their ire is up. And it's
all because they feel that their cause
and their organization have been sadly
maligned.
Now the story runs thusly. The
League has been a fact since soon after
the distaH side of the electorate gained
the privilege Of the vote. Il was or
ganiZed that women of all parties
should have an opportunity 10 study
the principles OF government and po-
litieal economy. Its members include
women who are voters in all parties.
Its activities are nQn-partisan. The
League has in Windham county its
branches which meet from time To time
to listen to speakers, 10 discuss cur
rent political questions, and 10 study
political and governmental organiza-
ton.
But 20 return 10 the subject in ques-
ton. the members of the League Of
Women Voters in Putnam are angry
and exasperated, and why!
President Hates the League7
Because a certain prominent Repub-
lican woman recently made the re-
mark. take heed that Calvin Cool
idge hated The League Of Women Not-
erslill
Now can you blame them? Here
are good Republican ladies, and good
Democratic ladies. and probably a few
perfectly nice Socialistie ladies ear
nestly studying government and pol
itics and they are told by one of the
party's representatives that the Presi-
dent of these United States himself
hates their organization
Therefore the local ladies have TAX
en- action and out Of their headquart-
lInnAsratcd IN Puna Sixl
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
PRINT PATRIOT THURSDAY
Patriot viii Be Published One Day
Earlier Next Week

Because of Independence Day.
July 4, falling on Friday next
week. The Patriot will be publish
ed on Thursday.
Correspondents will greatly as
sist US. if they will mail their news
letters one day earlier than usual
Advertisers will tighten our task
If they will cooperate and have
their advertising copy ready one
day earlier than customary.
The Patriot office and CONNER
eial job printing plant viii be clos.
ed all day Friday and Saturday, at
fording all employees a three days
respite from their labors.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
RELIEF CORPS MEETS
Receives Official Visit From State De.
partment President. Mrs. Warrior

On Tuesday at the regular meet
ing Of the Woman's Relief Corps. the
department president, Mrs. Flora
Warrior Of Bridgeport, made an Off
cial visit, large number being pres
ent. Refreshments were served at
the close Of the meeting. The corps
will hold their annual picnic at Alex
ander's Lake on Tuesday, July /.
Members and friends are cordially
invited To attend The FIRST trolley
leaves at 9.s5 a. m. and an enjoyable
time il anticipated
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
COMMANDER SPEAKS
State American Legion Head Address
es Small Local Audience

State Commander Armstrong of
the state department, the American
Legion, came TO Putnam Wednesday
evening and addressed small gather
ing Of local Legion members and ex-
service men, assembled in Forester's
Hall, Marshall street. The comman-
der gave most interesting talk on
the Legion and what it is doing and
il was to be regretted that he was
not favored with a larger audience.
The meeting was held for the purpose
of stimulating interest in Legion
affairs, in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
MRS. REAM WEAKER
Thompson Woman in
Serious Condition

Mrs. Norman Il. Ream lies today
critically i'll at her beautiful home.
Carolyn Hall. Thompson. Some time
ago Mrs. Ream suffered severe para
lytic stroke and for many weeks has
been confined to her rooms constantly
attended by the members Of her fam
lily. Yesterday Mrs. Ream's condition
took a decided change for the worse
and today she was reported as much
weaker.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27

Win Be Open Next Week Thurs
day Afternoon and Evening

The usual weekly half-holiday on
next Thursday will not be observed
by the stores in Putnam next week
The stores will be open all after
noon and in the evening also. as is
the custom on the evening before
a holiday However. stores will be
closed all day Friday, Indepen.
denee Day.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
LUKE WHITE ENTERS
u. S. NAVY ACADEMY
Putnam Boy, Appointed to An
napolis, Takes Up His
Studies
Passes Observation-Disclosures Of
Woodstock Academy

Having received his appointment
from Congressman Freeman. and hay
ing passed successfully the mental and
physical examinations required, Luke
+. White. youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael White, IA Eden street,
last week entered the United States
Naval Academy at Annapolis, Mary
land. as a midshipman.
He is graduate of Woodstock
Academy, class of 1928.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
Z. |. SENATORS
FLEE TO POMFRET
Fugitive Legislators Take Ref.
uge at Famous Ben-Gros-
venor Inn
Arrive Mystrriously in the Night in
Company With Sheriff

OF all the towns In this section Of
Windham County. Pomfres is perhaps
the quietest. Not often does II wan
der into the public prints gish any
item of excitement that occurs within
its leafy limits. lest it be when FIRE
destroys one Of its beautiful homes or
when some disaster befails a passing
motorist on the steep hill that leads
upwards from Pomfret Station.
But all unwittiugly last Saturday
night and for most of Sunday, Pom
fret almost sprang into the national
limeliRht.
Late on Saturday there arrived By
motor from no one knows whittier.
eight mysterious mon led by mys-
FERROUS stranger. They applied al the
quiet and conservative BensGrosvenor
Inn for shelter for the night They
were shroudcd in mystery IA to where
they came from and whence they were
20 go. But John +. Gr0svenor Of the
Inn was not accustomed 20 accepting
in his hosiery any such mysterious
nersonages He demanded their iden-
tity.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
Mrs. Ernes, whittsmors. School

street, accompanied BY Miss Lillian
Giles. snen. The past week in Norwich
visiting relatives.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-27
Sheriff Flashes Badge

Then II was that the mysterious
ninth man stepped forward, and as he
whispered in Mr. Grosvenor's ear he
flashed the badge of sheriff OF the
State Of Rhode Island. He whispered
into Mr.. Grosvenor's ear that his com
panions were the fugitive members OF
the State Senate Of Rhode Island.
driven from the senate chamber last
week by the fumes Of poisoned gas at
the expiration Of a forty-two hour
continuous sitting.
This august secret revealed, the leg
islators signed their names to the Inns
registry and were assigned rooms for
the night All Sunday morning they
sat about the verandas smoking large
cigars and discussing their plight.
Then prior 10 lunch they stole away
oE the road and disappeared, leaving
Pomfret 90 its green and Sunday calm.
Two days later the fugitives were
at Rutland. Mass, and there
they remain today while the govern
ment Of the State Of Rhode Island re-
mains in a condition Of deadlock.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-08

,,yS APPELLATE COURT
'I ~ Ills FIRM ACTED
IN GOOD FAITH

.a. Ba- r..n.. sec
I.er.- .. President
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Dawes. ..na.l tr,,1
refer-
Dawes .....n with
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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-08
SUIT MAY TEST OUT
RIGHTS OF RANCHERS

Damages of S107.5O under eight
causes for alleged trespass of William
Sutherland while hunting and fishing
on land and water within the bounds
Of property controlled by H. J. Herrin
during August and September has
been filed in district court at Helena.
1t is understood that the chief pur-
pose of the suit is to establish the
rights of ranch owners in such cases.
The complaint charges that the de-
PENDANT fished from a boat in the
Missouri river at a point where plain
tiff's land lies along each side; that
he shot ducks floating upon and fly
ing above the same place; that he
trampled on grass on the shore; that
he fished IN the Falls creek on the
Herrin ranch; that he fired a shot
gun owe the plaintiffs dwelling
house and cattle: that he trampled or
grass in a field; hat he fished in a
pond on the ranch and that he shot
and he and his dogs seizcl ..Hi car.
ried away some wild Go = H--Iir
had protected on the ran.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-08

August 7, 1928, when 1858 visitors
entered the various gateways. This
record was not broken in 1924. The
largest number of visitors entering
in a single day this year was 1850
on July %. On each of II days, over
1000 people entered the park, and at
the height of the season each day
from 5000 to 10000 were enjoying
the park, using hotel or permanent
camp service, or camping out in the
big public camping grounds and US
ing their own equipment and sup
plies. 1t is estimated that $4,000 mo-
florists camped out in the public camp
ing grounds.
Fishing was excellent all season
and over $4,000 trout were caught.
Nearly all park visitors were fortu-
nate in seeing big game animals in
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-08
LIST OF VOTERS
SHOWS INCREASE

Evidence Of an augmented interest
in the coming general election is con-
tanned in registration reports from
Sc Of the 55 Montana counties, show
ing an increase of 1876 voters, says
the Record Herald. The 10 counties
yet to be heard from, with the excep-
ton of Lewis and Clark, are chiefly
in the rural districts.
The largest increase is shown IN
Silver Bow county which had a regis
tration of 21,755 for the August prl-
maries and 26,22O for the finals.
Missoula's county registration has
jumped from 9,074 to 10,463 and Cas-
cade from 1880 to 1906. The num-
Der of eligible voters in Yellowstone
county is 1895 as compared with
1O,248 in the last election; while Fiat
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-08

pass upon this question, the appel
late court OF Illinois, after review
the facts and testimony, IN an unan.-
nous decision, did pass upon it. We
quote from the occasion as follows:
1--WE think the Central Trust COM
pany and Dawes acted entirely innO-
Gently in the matter, and were doing
a mere act of courtesy for LOrimer
and his bank
Did Not Profit
There is no contention that the
Central Trust company Of Dawes re-
ceived any remuneration from what
was done. The matter of organizing
| the Trust and Savings bank and the
turning over of the assets of the
National bank to it, was all fully
explained to the officials of the state
banking department, and every one
connected with the matter seems to
have acted in entirely good faith
They all thought that what they were
doing was in substantial compliance
with the laws of this state.
"The politicians, of course, refrain
from quoting the decision Of the ap'
pellate court, because it answers theil
attacks, and endeavor to create th'
wrong impression that the suprem'
court in its last decision involving
question of accounting, and commit
ted itself on the question Of goo'
faith, which it had held was mma
,terial."
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-08
1924 PARK TRAVEL
IS RECORD-BREAKER
144.158 PEOPLE AND 3O,6S9
AUTOMOBILES VISITED
PLAYGROUND

Yellowstone Park, Wyoming, Oc- !
ecber 8.-Again, during the season of
1924, ali Yellowstone national park :
rave, records were broken, according
20 official statistics, compilation Of
which has just been completed.
) Per Cent Increase
The total travel was 144,158 per
sons compared with 1882 in the
season of 1928. OF the total 1894
persons arrived prior to the official
opening which occurred on June 20.
The increase of 5,8O6, or nearly 5 per
cent, over last seasons total travel IS
regarded by park officials as an ex-
cellent showing, taking into consid-
eeration the facts that cool weather
prevailed in the eastern and middle
western states during most of the
summer; that in the far western
states, exceptionally dry weather con-
ditions detrimentally affected general
business and farm conditions ;that
hoof and mouth disease in California,
! which state always sends thousands
to the Yellowstone each year, retard-
ed travel from this great Pacific
coast section; and finally that Euro
pean steamship rates were reduced to
such a figure as to induce travel to
Europe that would ordinarily have
come to the national parks including
Yellowstone.
It is reasonable to predict that
practically all of these travel-discour-
aging influences will be absent next
wear, and that Yellowstone national
park travel will exceed 100000 indi-
viduals. Government authorities III
charge of the park, the public utill-
ties of the park, the railroads reach
ING it's various entrances, and gate
wav cities and towns are preparing
already for travel such as the Vel
ilowstone region has before eX-
perienced.
OF the total travel this year Al
O54 persons came by rail, 1OO,186 by
automobile, 225 by motorcycle, anC
1869 on horseback and on foot, anc
preseason unclassified 1924.
Auto Travel Increases
The rail travel of 41,O54 persons
compared with last years figure o.
/ 44,8O6. The 1OO,186 automobile Wis
: itors came in 3O,689 cars. Last yea.
= there were 1924 automobile visitor
in 27,359 cars.
5 The Cody gateway, or eastern en-
= trance proved the most popular 10
: automobile tourists. $3.50 cars, car
e rying S2,285 persons arrived Their
h during the season, compared wit
1858 cars with 1880 persons at tn
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-08
13VlI WILL SERVE MONTANA
NSF14TE FAITHFULLY And WELL

tlrnatlonal lawyer, o an interna-
tioralist who loses sight of domestic
affairs, but he may be depended up
on to comprehend national and inter
national policies, and to support those
which are for the benefit Of the ma
ton, and at the same time look out
for little old Montana.
Mr.. Linderman is a sound, intelli-
gent, hard-headed Montanan. The in
terests Of this state are held close to
his heart. Besides that, he is a good
Republican in the sense that the con-
StrUctive policies Of the Republican
party, the element in our national and
state governments that has produced
the best results in politics and IN
iustry, are the policies that he will
uphold.
Mr.. Linderman believes that the
good Of this country demands thu
election of President Coolidge, and
also the election Ct q Republican con
g}ess to aid the latter carry out his
sane and sensible plans. This view
will meet with the approval of thl
vast body Of Mcntanans who realize
and value the achievements Of tn;
Republican party under Harding an;
Coolidge.
In the nation as we'll as in Montan.
these achievements r being brough
to the attention Of the voters, an.
when they are comprehended the,
win for the party new adherents
Coolidge, it is almost certain now
will carry Montana, and the election
Of Mr.. Linderman to the senate a
n of those needed to uphold hi
hands is considered by many obsery
ers as highly probcb.e.