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Putnam patriot., 1924-04-18
MONDAY, APRIL 2S

Al o'clock Tn the forenoon To act upon the following matters: To see if the city will appropriate
 lst. The sum of ss,000 for the im- provement Of certain streets and the laying of sewers, as follows.
 The sum of Ss,500 for the laying of about i40 of S-inch sewers connecting the present sewer system together with manholes as follows: About 420 feet on Van den Noort street near Green street, about i20 feet on Church street near the Battey house; about 800 feet on Gilman street. about GOO feet on Walnut street. easterly of Far rows street
 The sum of $500 for the improve ment of Walnut street for a distance of 220 feet westerly of the easterly line of Farrows street. by removal of ledge and laying course of gravel over a stone base; also by the installing of curb and gutter on the east and south side of street between School street and Farrows street and grading said street
 2nd The sum of sl 200 for the sprinkllng of certain streets with oil or water The vote Co be taken by ballot, the polls to remain open from 2 a. m to D m. Those in favor of the appropriations will cast a ballot with the word ''yes" written or print d thereon; those opposed will cast a ballot with the word mo" printed or written thereon.
 Sd The sum of s750 for the Put nam Red Cross Chapter for the main tepance of its public nursing service.
 8th The sum of S500 to install about l50 feet of curbiug and gutters on Livery street in front of the land Of the Farley Estate and St. Onge prop erty about l60 feet of drains and gutters on Livery street in front of the lands of Hurlhut and Ryan. and the grading of said street.
 ath. The sum of SI00 for install ing curhing and gutters as follows About i6o feet in front of the land of Charles Seder on Lee street: about 82O feet in front of lands of Bennor. Crawford. and Benoit on Barber street; also for grading said streets where curhing is to be laid
 9th. The sum of S650 for the lay ing of about $50 feet of drain on Church street, southerly of Battey street. connecting with the present drain on Providence street.
 7th. The sum of S5S.s0 for the re- imbursement of Simon kaminsky and N Brennan and also David Reansa- leil for one-half the cost of installing earhing in front of their properties. on Church street and Harrison street.
 sth The sum of Si69 $ for the re- imbursement of Frank R Witman for oue-half the cost of laying a sewer on Nhittemore street. i60 feet in length.
 To authorize the Common Council Co borrow a sufficient sum of money Co meet the above appropriations until other provisions for same are made
 Dated at Putnam this 18th day of April. la24.
 VICTOR cHAPDELATNE.
 Mayor { f+egt
 Thomas F. Ryan. City Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-18
TOWN OF PUTNAM TAX NOTICE

4 warrant having been issued to me for the collection of taxes levied on the Grand List of the Town of Put nam, for the year 1923, according to the vote of said Town, which are due and payable on or before May 1, 1924. notice is hereby given that. for the purpose of receiving such Taxes, l will meet all persons liable to pay Property Taxes due said town at my office in
 SEDER BLDG. Main St.. PUTNAM opposite Congregational Church THURSDAY. FRIDAY, SATURDAY APRIL 24, 25 and 26. 1924
 From A Nj. until 4 P M.
 On each of said Days Dated at Putnam. Conn. April ist, 1924.
 IRVING II MIR0N. Collector of Taxes for the Town of Putnam.
 1.-aS
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-18
NOTICE
SPECIAL CITY MEETING

The legal voters of the City of Put nam are hereby warned to meet in special city meeting at the Municipal Building on Church street in said Put
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-18

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Putnam patriot., 1924-04-18
BABY CHICKS & pUcKLINcs-
WAR VETERAN


 Wants position in Putnam. owins Co disability unable to fill active position but can work as watchman, timekeeper etc. Has highest local recommendations A local case that warrants assistance. X Y z, PAT. RIOT.
 FREE HOMES wanted for bright intelligent boys and girls, both Prot estant and Catholic, from six to thir teen years of age. These children need especially homes where they vii receive intelligent and affectionats care
 Anyone interested in any one of these children please eommunieat. with the BUREAU OF CHILD VEL FARE, State Capitol, Hartford Conn. 4s-tf FLOWING AND TEAMING-of all kinds. Horse clipping by appoint ment. JOHN A LORD, Putnam Heights. Phone 429-5. l6tf JPHoLsTERING-I will do all kinos of upholstering and frame repair ing at my place of business. next t9 Keith's Garage. South Main street Putnam. Phone 679-z J. GROVES 23-u eFNT FREE-Couple wanted to oc- cupv xcellent farmhouse in Pom fret May 70 October to act as -uariians of trout stream. Excel
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Putnam patriot., 1924-04-18

FOR SALE-We have a few of those hne Green Mountain potatoes suit able for seed or table use. Send order soon if you want some good ones. Horse for sale. Good work CT and fair driver. Telephone 6i7-5. FRED B. CONVERSE, Put nam. Conn l4tf
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-18
FOUR LOCAL POLICE
 SUED FOR DAMAGES
lcentInued from paee onel

erybody has been keyed up to expect new and greater sensations. But they hadn't developed up to today. So the reports current are now being elassed ae sfandernus gosaiu.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
TRANSFER $4,000
HEART BALM SUIT TO
GUADALUPE COUNTY
Seguin Woman Has Case
Removed From Bexar
on Plea of Privilege.

Trial of the suit wherein Mrs
Maud NJ. Open of San Antonio il
seeking TO recover from Mrs. Ed Beck
man, widow, OF Seguin, damages in the
sum of $4,000 for the alleged aliena
ton of the affections of G. A. OPEN
the formers husband, will be taken tc
Guadalupe county. This was deter
mined Wednesday when Judge S. G
Tayloe in the 18th District Court en-.
tered an order transferring the case to
the district court at Seguin, following
the filing of plea to privilege by
Mrs. Beckman.
The plea filed by Simmons and Blan-
ton, San Antonio attorneys. sets out
that the name of the defendant in the
suit is Mrs. +. III. Won Beckman, resi-
dent of Guadalupe county and that she
has the right to have the suit tried
in her own county. Mrs. OPEN is a
resident of Bexar county.
The suit, filed several months ago
alleges that Mrs. Beckman by exercis-
ing her "wiles" lured OPEN away from
his wife. 1t is further alleged that
Mrs. Beckman furnished OPEN with
funds and the use of a luxurious auto
mobile in order to lure him away from
the plaintiff. 1t also is charged that
Mrs. Beckman prevailed upon OPEN to
institute divorce proceedings against
his wife.
Prior to the appearance of Mrs.
Beckman on the scene, the petition al
leges. OPEN and his wife had lived
happily together.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
FLIER FROM HERE.
FORCED DOWN IN
CUYOMACA RANGE
Burweu Lands in Same
Place Where Marshal
and Weber Lost.

Maj. II. S. Burwell, wing opera.
tons and airway control officer at
Kelly Field who left San Antonio fol
cross-country flight ~ San Diego,
Cal. was compelled to make forced
landing in the Cuyamaca Mountains,
according to information received at
Kelly Field. He was not injured, &C
cording to the report, and has con-
tinued his trip to San Diego. No men,
ton of any damage to the plane was
made.
The Cuyamaca Mountains are sit
uated about 60 miles northeast of
San Diego and form dangerous bar
rier to air navigation in that section.
1t was against this range that First
Lieut.. c. l.. Weber and. Col. Francis
G.. Marshall crashed during a fog in
December. 1922. Their bodies were
not recovered till the following May.
These mountains are extremely
rough and precipitous, and there are
very few possible landing places. With
the exception Of one small valley
there is practically no part of thC
range that will permit of safe land
ing. ~.
Pilots at Kelly Field consider Majol
Burwell extremely lucky in being abb,
to pick a landing place under the cir
cumstances. r,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
REED SURE HE WILL
GET NOMINATION OF
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Senator Claims Credit for
Making Federal Re-
serue Law.

Mexico. Mo-, March 5.-United
States Senator James A. Reed, de,
parted today for Moberly, Mo-, where
be will deliver the eighth address to-
day in his campaign for Missouri dele
gates 10 the national Democratic con-
vention.
Senator Reed in IL speech delivered
here last night departed from his usual
custom of ignoring qucstioTs submit
ted by his Misssari ]lem2cratic oppo'
nents and replied to an ANONYMOUS cir
cHfur- distributed at the meeting II
which he was asked various questions
"TheSe towards who dare not sign
their names,r Reed replied, task me
If Missouri gives you the delegation
to the national convention and you
cannot get the nomination. to whom
will you throw your support, William
Randolph Hearst, or Al Smith"
If Missouris delegation goes to
the national convention instructed for
me-" Reed said, lit will vote for me
to the last ballot and | expect to be
nominated on that ballot"
They also ask me-" continued Reed,
did | oppose the federal reserve law:
No, replied the senator. Il made it.
1t came from the President poor
weak thing. We amended it 561
times"
Reed devoted a considerable part
of his speech TO the discussion Of the
food control during the World War
and control during the World War
now Secretary of Commerce. then
food administrator, who Reed charged
"came from England to rob the farm
ers of the United States through the
war time food control bill"
He denied that he was ever en-
ployed by the Armour Packing inter-
ests in opposing the war time food
control bill which he said "cowardly
creatures insinuate."
Reed defended his opposition to the
League of Nations advocating tax re-
duction and elimination of corrup-
ton in Washington" he declared that
the same Missouri Democrats who
opposed Champ Clark for the Presi-
Dental nomination in 1912 were now
leading the fight against him at the
present time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
NATURALIZATION OF
MILITARY CONTROL
MISSION FORECAST
Favorable Opinion Returned
on Macdonalds Sug-
gestion.

Paris, March 5.-The demilitariza'
ton Of the allied military control mis-
sion in Germany was practically de-
cided upon by the allied council of am
bassadors today. At a session attend
ed by Marshal Foch and with the
United States represented by Sheldon
Whitehouse, counsellor of the Ameri-
can embassy, the ambassadors re-
ceived a favorable opinion from the
inter-allied military committee as to
the suggestion made by Prime Minis
ter Macdonald of Great Britain, that
the present mission be ultimately sue
ceeded by the allied committee on
guarantees.
Considerable significance is attach
ed to this decision, apart from its
bearing upon the relations between
the Allies and Germany. 1t is the first
suggestion of the new British Labor
cabinet to be accepted and acted. upon
by the allied body. ......-
The decision means that the con.
troll of Germany's military prepare
tons would be exercised by civilians
instead Of by army officers. although
the intention is not by any means to
relinquish the control.
The ambassadors adopted the text
of a letter on this subject which will
be forwarded to the German govern
ment tonight or tomorrow.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
400 ARE JAILED
Bulgarians Arrest Macedonian Lead
ers by Wholesale.

Sofia. Bulgaris. March 5.-Further
arrests of Macedonian leaders
throughout Bulgaria have brought the
total of those in custody to over
100.
In the S6branje National Assem-
bly,. a former attorney general, a
Macedonian. interpellated the govern
ment on the arrests made without the
legal procedure provided in the con-
stitution. The minister of the in
terror took entire responsibility for
violating the constitution. declaring
the action was necessary TO safeguard
the life of the country.
There is much popular sympathy
for the Macedonian cause. The ar
rests are continuing.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
COUNTY SEEKS
1900 FROM
TAXC0LLECT0R
Start Trial Of Suit Based
on Contention Fees Not
Turned Into Treasury.
FILES COUNTER CLAIM
John Bitter Sets Up Con-
tention County Owes
Him Large Sum.

Trial OF a suit instituted in the
Seventy third District Court by the
Bexar county commissioners court to
recover from Tax Collector John A.
Bitter more than $4,000 alleged to
have been retained by him as excess
f,es, was begun Wednesday moru-
ing. Arguments on pleadings and ex-
ceptions were still under way ut
noon.
The Bitter suit, it is understood,
will be tried and carried to the high
er courts as a test case to establish
the ownership of certain fees alleged
to have been retained by him ana
other county officials. Suits against
the other officers are pending IN the
same court.
The specific allegations contained in
the petition Of the county commls,,
sioners prepared by Birkhead am
Lang, retained by them to prosecute
It. are that Collector Bitter, from De
eember 1. 1914. to July 81. 1919, co.
lected $37 ,449 in delinquent tax Iees
over and above the maximum ices
allowed him by law aud failed TO turn
this over to the county. The petitlol,,
alleges that these fees are retained
snlawfully as they are not ex,onieio
statute and should have been reported
and turned over
Roth Claim Limitation Has Run.
Collector Bitter III his answer 10
these allegations, sets out that ne
has paid into the county all fees due
II and sets n a cross action, claim
ing that the county actually owes MIN
sufficient money to onset lts ciai"i
made in this suit.
Mr.. Bitter also in his amended an
sver pleads that statute of limitation;
asserting that IF plaintiff ever h2d
any cause for action against the de-
fendaut for the alleged excess ices
for the wears 1914 to 1918. inclusive:
the same was barred by the statute OF
limitation for four years at and De,
fore the filing of the suit herein.
The county also sets up the two-year
statute of limitation in answer 10
MIR. Bitter's cross action and fur-
tLer asserts that he has no stand
inr in court on this cross action be-
cause no claim for the amount set
out therein was ever made TO tne
county or nayment refused by it.
McAslsiIl Helps Prosecute. +,
Assisting Mr.. Birkhead in the ira,
District Attorney D. A. McAskill and
b;s two assistants. w. s. Anthony
and r.. L. Neal. Thomas Fl. Frank
lin is representing Mr.. Bitter. =,
Mr.. McAskill in his argument TO tae
court. declared that unless the law
specifically designates certain fees as
cxcess fees to be retained by the Of
fice-bolder over and above the amount
allowed as his maximum fee; they are
under the law, fees of office, am
should be accounted for as such. The
fees in question in the Bitter sui.
Mr.. McAsklll declared, are clearly
fees Of office.
Trial of the case will necessitate
the courts passing on the various
laws passed by the legislatures and
their Interpretation with regard to
the questions raised therein.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
MEETING IS PRIVATE
Witness Was in Charge Of
Body That Indicted
Charles Forbes. i
SEEK FURTHER DATA
Want More Information Re-
garding House Mem
bers Now Involved.

Washington, I'D. O., March g.
The special Senate committee appoint
ed to investigate Attorney General
Daugherty today called into private
conference, John w. Fl. Grim, in
charge of the Veterans Bureau grand
jury proceedings at Chicago.
Mr.. Crim's advice was sought cs
to procedure toward securing informa-
ton from the Department of JUS
tice and elsewhere.
Committee members want informal
ton about the two House members
sal dto have taken money for secur-
ing pardons. This evidence was de-
veloped before the grand jury az
Chicago.
1t was suggested that Mr.. Grim
might be in position TO throw some
light on the reason for Mr.. Daugh-
erty's appearance before the grand
jury just before it reported.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
GAMBLER LAWYER SICK
Trial on Assault Charge Is Again
Postponed.

Decatur, Ca. March 5.-Trial of
Mrs. Sarah G. Byfield's suit for $780,
900 against Walter T. Gambler. was
postponed when called in Superior
Court here today on account OF the
continued illness of William Schley
Howard of the defense counsel. 1t was
agreed to begin hearing of the suit
tomorrow.
Both principals were in court and
Mrs. Byfield was accompanied by her
husband. Clyde K. Byfieid, automo-
bile dealer of Atlanta, and her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. b. P. Gillespie
of Atlanta. Mr.. Gambler was accom-
panied by his father, Asa G. Gambler
Sr.N
Mrs. Byfield in her suit. alleges that
Mr.. Gambler attacked her while she
and her husband. Mr.. Gambler. and
his two little girls, were en- route TO
Europe in the summer of 1922. Mr..
Gambler denies any improper conduct.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
ACTORS STRIKE LOOMS
Managers to Act on Proposal Of Play.
ers' Association.

New York. March 5.-Another at
tempt to ward off the theatrical strike
planned for June / was made yester-
day by the Actors Equity Associa-
ton whose council agreed to re-submit
to the manage the proposition adopt.
ed some months ago by the Equity and
committee of managers headed by
Lee Shubert.
While the original proposal pro-
vided that none but Equity actors and
members of the Actors Fidelity
League in good standing September
1, 1923. be employed. the new pro-
posal restricts the blanket fidelity
exception to exclude % members. The
demand was made that the fidelity
rolls be closed, especially to the %
actors who. it was said. supported the
managers in the last strike.
The Producing Managers Associa-
ton, it is expected, will act on the
new proposal today.
Mr.. Belasco. who yesterday an
uounced he will darken his New York
theater rather than submit to The de-
mands of the Equity, announced last
night that the theater may house a
motion picture when the play now run
ming has been closed. o., o.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
ALIENS GET $4,000, 900
1880 Claims Filed Under Bill Re.
d. turniny Trusts Seized in War.

Washington. ID. c., March About
S16,000,000 has been restored to 5oOO
former enemy aliens by the alien
property custodian under provision OF
the Winslow bill permitting the re-
turn to owners of trusts seized during
the war up to $4,000 in value. \
total of 1880 claims have been filed
under this act.
Thomas W. Miller, in a statement
today. endorsed bills introduced in
Congress providing for investment OF
seized funds while in the hands of the
government. declaring that If enacted,
they will "place in. channels Of trade
large amount Of funds now lying
dormant"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
FEDERAL GRAND
JURORS To GET
DATA ON PROBE
To Hear Charges Growing
Out Of Veterans Bu-
reau Investigation.
INVOLVE CONGRESSMAN
Other High Officials in
Washington to Be Dragged
Into Affair.

Washington, ID. c.. March 5.-Not
only the charges against two members
of Congress, but evidence relating to
other suggestions of wrongdoing by Of
ficials in Washington as well, will be
laid before federal grand jury here
Immediately.
White House officials said today
Gently by the Chicago jury and not
passed on there because of lack Of jur-
isdiction will be gone into by grand
jury here.
The subjects expected to come under
inquiry involve charges that one or
more high officials used official in
formation for purposes of speculation /:
that liquor permits were wrongly pro-
cured through use of money; and that
official government files were turned
over to persons not entitled to them.
Details Are Lacking.
For the present, no official will dis
cuss details of these charges nor dis
close in what direction the inquiry
may lead. The development has created
stir in official circles, however,
second only to that which followed the
oil disclosures. ...-J- -...
President Coolidge announced last
night that the charges against tbs
two members Of the House, involving
acceptance of money in connection
with the release of federal prisoners
will be thoroughly investigated by ;
grand jury. Prior to that. the Senate
veterans committee had held two ses
sions 70 consider the charges and |
resolution for an investigation haC
been introduced in the House.
John w. ii. Grim. who was II
charge of the Chicago investigation
has conferred with members of both
Senate and House but he has declined
TO furnish them the names of those
involved or any details, taking the
position that the evidence requires
further development before any of il
can be divulged. 1t was developed in
cidentally at Chicago in connection
with the Veterans Bureau inquiry that
resulted in the Indictment of Charles
r. Forbes.
Reports to White House.
Mr.. Grim also has reported the
facts TO the White House leaving TO
President Coolidge the decision as to
what action should be taken. Today's
announcement was interpreted as an
indication that the chief executive is
prepared to demand a complete sitting
of the evidence, regardless of who is
involved.
The investigation resolution intro
duced yesterday in the House by
Democratic Leader Garrett. was. re-
ferred TO the rules committee but
Chairman Smell said today that no ae-
ton will be taken on it for the pres
emit. He reached this decision after a
conference with Mr.. Grim. who told
him no information can be furnished a
congressional committee without em-
barrassing the Justice Department in
its presentation Of the case to grand
iury
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
HOME WEATHER FOR TOURISTS.

st. Louis: Temperature, So; clear;
eight-mile wind from the north; lowest
temperature in last "a hours. 80; high
est. So.
Chicago: Temperature 50; clear; eight
mile wind from the northwest: lowest
temperature in last "a hours, "a; high
est. 81.
Kansas City: Temperature. 80; clear:
eight-mile wind from the north; lowest
temperature in last "a hours, 80; high
est, 46.
New York: Temperature. As; cloudy;
six-mile wind from the northeast; low
est temperature in last q hours. az;
highest. IS.
Washington; Temperature. 81; raining;
six-mile wind from the south; lowest
Temperature in last "a hours. 81; high
est, 50. ...-.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
2 SHOT In DRY RAID
Five Men Arrested and Still and
Whiskey Seized Near Dallas.

Dallas. Tex, March 5.-Two men
were shot in a battle between peace
officers and men at a moonshine still,
two and one-half miles northwest
of Letot, Dallas county, yesterday
afternoon. Five men were arrested
and the still, with a quantity Of corn
whiskey and mash, was seized.
The wounded men are Joe Lowrey,
80, farmer. shot in the back and left
arm, and Emery Coleman, IS, OF
Dallas, shot in the right lung.
The five men who were placed in
the county jail on charges OF violat-
ing the state liquor law are Harry
White, Linnie Parker, ]. n. Roulin,
G. B. Stoker and b. A. Stoker. OF
ficers said the shooting began when
they raided the still and that the
men surrendered after the two had
been wounded.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-05
SAYS BEER RUNNERS
BLOCKING CAPTURE
OF CHICAGO SLAYERS
Unlimited Capital at Dis
posal of Efficient Gang,
Cop Declares.

Chicago. March 5.-Arrest of all
runners has been ordered by State
Attorney Robert F.. Grove, as a re-
suit of statements of Morgan A. Col
Inns. chief OF police, that sinister and
powerful influences are blocking po-
lice Investigation of the murder OF
John Duffy and Ills wife.
Chief Collins charged unlimited CAPT
tai is being used by an efficient gang
Organization TO defeat the efforts OF
the police.
Seven persons are charged with muir.
der or accessory to murder in connec-
ton with the death of Duffy. whose
body was found in roadside snow
bank in a suburb few hours before
the body of his wife was discovered
in their apartment