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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-02-12

fore this is published and it is expect
ed that Sir Eric Drummond, the sec
retary general, will convoka an ex-
traOrdinary session of the council at
once to act on it. The next procedure
will be a special naeeting of the as
sembly, probably In March, to take
Germany in formally. The foreign af-
fairs committee of the reichstag by a
vote of 1S to s decided to apply for
membership and the presidents of all
the German states were summoned to
Berlin for a final discussion of the
form of application. Germany will be
the fifty-siXth member of the league.
Occupation of the first zone In the
Rhineland by the allies came to an
end when the last British troops
evacuated Bonn and the Belglans
moved out Of Moers Dusseldorf and
AK la Chapelle. Thus 100000 re-
turned to the sovereignty of the reich.
1t was said in Paris that the Occupa
tion forces would be reduced to 10000
as soon as Germany entered the
league But the official view in Ber-
lin is that after Germany has entered
the league and all the provisions of
the LOcarno pact and the Dawes plan
are carried out, any occupation of the
Rhineland will be an incongruous OBJ
stacle to general pacifcation.
EAIRLY rapid action marked the
senate's consideration of the tax
bill last week, and on the controver-
sial features the regular" Republic
ans and Democrats voted together,
sustaining the finance committees ac-
tion and defeating the efforts of the
radicals to amend the measure. To
ward the end Of the week the pro-
posed repeal Of the estate tax and of
the publicity provision Of the present
law were the most interesting features
remaining to be acted upon. 1t is be-
lfeved the house will accept the sen
ate's changes which make greater re-
ductiOns in the middle brackets.
HhH AouSc IcCSINeu lrOH COlumlL-
tee the War department appropri-
alton bill, which calls for an army of
approximately the existing strength
and recommends the expenditure dur
Ing the next fiscal year of $339, ,5S1 900.
This is nearly $7,OOO,0O0 more than
last years appropriation and $1,0S7,-
600 above the budget estimates. OF
the total amount military activities
would be given $261, ,081 900, or an in
crease of $1,223,OOO above current
funds and $864,000 above budget fig
ures. Nonmllitary activities would re-
ceive $7S,50O.OOO, an increase of $5,-
TAI 900 over current funds and $228,-
600 above the budget. i
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-02-12

a MOTHER attack on the dry laws.
from rather unexpected source.
came last week. Rev. Dr. James Em-
pringham, national secretary of the
Church Temperance society OF the
Episcopal church, announced that a
poll of the 10000 members of the So
ciety showed an overwhelming pre-
ponderance in favor of modification of
the Volstead act. Consequently Doc
tor Empringham reported to a meet
ing of Episcopal clergymen In New
York that the society as a whole was
In favor of such modification, for
these reasons:
Il. Because the effect Of prohibition
has been to put an end to scientific
temperance teaching.
'2. 1t has discouraged the cohsump-
tion Of wine and beer and increased
the demand for distilled liquors, which
today are mostly poisonous.
"3. 1t has resulted In increased
drinking among young people.
"A. 1t has brought about disrespect
for all laws.
"5. 1t is class legislation, dlscrimi-
mating In favor Of the rich.
"6. In our survey we found intem-
perance increased"
The society has no official connec-
tion with the church and many of the
(HAn%SnN1nA
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Screen and Stage
Strand, Smyrna

Thursday-Theodore Won Eltz who
will be seen in one of the leading
roles in the Tiffany Production ''The
Sporting Chance" has forged rapidly
to the front as one of the leading ac-
tors Of the silent drama. AS the
young Kentucky horse owner in "The
Sporting Chance" Won Eltz is said to
give one of the best performances of
his screen career.
Saturday go "Some Pun'kins," the
first Charles Ray production under the
Chadwick Pictures Corporation ban
ner, is an original screen story and
will bring back to the screen this pop
uar star in his familiar characterize
tion Of the country "straw-hat-an and
boots" boy. ''The public is crying for
laughter and 1 have tried to give it
to them in "Some Punkins," Charles
Ray said recently.
Monday and Tuesday-Some Of the
most gripping situations ever incor-
porated in a Western thriller were
photographed by J. G. Blystone for
"My Own Pal" Fox Film version Of
Gerald Beaumont's stirring tale of po-
lice life in a big city. Tom Mix is
cast as fighting member of the
tiny child-thus winning the love Of
beautiful Olive Borden.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
CONTPACT en

CONTRACT 81
Timber Bridge at Collins Mill
Lin. Ft. Creosoted Timber Piling
Feet BM Creosoted Timber Planking
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New Dover Opera House. Dover

Tuesday Wednesday, April 12-13-
Fifth avenue became a Paris boule-
ward for an hour recently, while
Monta Bell directed the filming of
scenes for ''The King on Main Street"
for Paramount. Policemen stopped
all traffic Of busses and American
automobiles, and the quaint little
taxis of Paris scuttled along instead
bearing dapper Frenchmen and their
madamoiselles while French popula-
ton peopled the pavement instead Of
the usual Fifth Avenue pedestrians,
This scene furnished the atmosphere
for Adolphe Menjou, who plays the
part Of the king, going and coming
from the apartment Of a young girl
who has temporarily won his affec-
tions. The Fifth Avenue mansion of
one Of New York's wealthiest bank
ers was the apartment"
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CONTRACT 81
Tree Planting
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CONTRACT 81
Tree Planting
800 Red Oaks
100 Sugar Naples
100 Red Naples
200 Oriental Planes
All stock must be not less than inch
calibre and shall be trees that have been
transplanted four times.
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Performance of contract shall commence
within ten G0) days after execution Of the
contract and be completed as specified
Monthly payments will be made for 90 per
cent of the construction completed each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon forms
provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
surety bond. certified check. or money TO the
amount of at least ten (10) per centum of
the total amount of the proposal
The envelope containing the proposal must
be marked "Pronosal for the Construction of
State Highway Contract No.
The Contract will be awarded or rejected
within twenty (2O) days from the date Of
opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
Detailed plans may be seen and index plans
and specifications may be obtained upon re-
ceipt Of two dollars $4,000 which amount
will not be refunded
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.
Dover, Delaware
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Highway Department, at its Office, Do
yer, Delaware, until 2 o'clock P. M, April IA,
1926, and at that place and time publicly
opened, for contracts involving the following
approximate quantities:
CONTRACT SO
Bear Station Crossing Elimination rs Miles
700 Gu. Yds. Excavation
400 Gu. Yds. Borrow
400 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pavement
1900 Lin. Ft. Longitudinal Metal Joint
Gu. Yds Class "a" Concrete
so Lbs. Reinforcement
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CONTRACT C


An equal number of used motorcycles to be
taken in part payment.
f. o. b. Dover
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HARRISON GROWN
ASPARAGUS

The preparation of the bed should be made in :. ma
thorough manner it is to last for number Of wears
deep, sandy loam with abundance Of decayed orgI
matter is the best SOIL
Planting is best done in the Spring as early as tBe
be worked in good condition. Run burrows with M
and clean out with shovel to a depth Of foot Place Nj
rotted stable manure thickly in the trench then just
slight covering with the soil, top of which place NJ
about feet apart spread out the roots and c
them very shallow After the plants start to grow T
the soil to them gradually until it becomes level The
should be frequently cultivated and kept clean
The dead tops should be mown off in the Fall and fr
should be thrown the rows from each side and
middes cleaned out This will cause the bed to warm u
early in the spring.
If big shoots wanted you must manure and ferta
heavily for the fertility of the soil depends the profit
the crop. Five hundred pounds of KANT to an acre. ap
in the Fall when bedding and five hundreds Of fish &
age, and five hundred pounds of acid phosphate haF
in, in the early Spring will where commercial M
zers used. Asparagus is gross feeder and the Sd
can scarcely be made too rich
Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
CONTRACT 50

CONTRACT SO
Wyoming County Farm 2.60 Miles
6-10 Acres Clearing
1000 Gu. Yds. Excavation
1000 Gu. Yds. Borrow
$500 Tons Broken Stag Base Course
1000 Lbs. Reinforcement
260 Lin. Fl. Is in. Corrugated Metal Pipe
100 Lin. Fl. IS in. Corrugated Metal Pipe
so Lin. Fl. "a in. Corrugated Metal Pipe
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CONTRACT B

I 6-cylinder Automobile, Roadster or Coupe
Body.
l Buick Sedan, 1921 Model. to be taken in
part payment.
f. o. b, Dover
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CONTRACT CK3I
Rising Sun-LebanOn LIS Miles
400 Gu. Yds. Excavation -. -. -. -.
200 Gu. Yds. Borrow
so Tons Broken Stag Base Course
1910 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pavement
1910 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pavement
(Sag Aggregated
6625 Lin Fl. Longitudinal Metal Joint
6625 Lin. Ft. Non-Metallic Center Line Joint
35 Gu. Yds Class "a" Concrete
600 Lbs. Reinforcement
2l0 Lin. Fl IS in. Corrugated Metal Pipe
I34 Lin. IT. Is in. R. C. Pipe
40 Lin. Fl. 80 in. r. C. Pipe
900 Lin. Ft. Wood Shoulder Curb
$50 Lbs. Cast Iron Gratings
CONTRACT
Ford Trucks
Open Cabs
Ruekstell AxIes
Side Dump Bodies
30x5 Heavy Duty Pneumatic Tires
Without Starters
f. o. b. Dover
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

the citizens rhls vote was ln author ize the president of the Chamber e appoint committee of three mem bers. to request similar action from the president of the Rotary club and from the Mayor of the city, and to in- Vite the board of selectmen board of assessors and board of relief, tc become members of a general eomu1t tee so formed for the purpose of de vising plan for the fevaluation of al Z taxable property in Putnam.
 Committee of Nineteen
 There was a ready response to this request and a committee of nineteen was formed Meetings were held and the question was investigated from all angles resulting in an il- luminating report being submitted by i the committee in which 1t was reeom- mended, among other things. that revaluAtion was necessary: shs. is should be accomplished with the as- slstanee of outside experts and that Sl4. .000 be appropriated to defray the expense of the revaluation.
 l As soon as this report was in the hands of the seleetmen q special town meeting was called for May lS and the recommendation of the commit tee were unanimously supported.
 The board of assessors. authorized to 20 ahead with the revaiuation. has not as yet determined just how they will proceed. IL IS believed that the work will be commenced in the very near future. The committee favored the plan of the Municipal Service Corporation If New Britain and. while the assessors are in no way bound to retain this concern, it is thought that in all probability they will do so.
 If the Municipal Service Corpora ton does do the work Il will b. aid ed b2 the assessors who will be paid by the concern for their lab0rs in giving assistance IL is confidently believed that enough property, not now in the grand list. will be added, to return more than the Sl4.000 appropriated. l. is also the opinion of member of the committee that the grand ilHt of the town will be increased nearly one hundred per cent. The present grand list is S5,755, ,034.00.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
TOO BIG A DOSE FOILS
 SUICIDE ATTEMPT

George Gee, 30. of East Woodstoek, in attempting suicide, Tuesday morn. ing. frustrated his own purpose by taking too large dose of arseRa.e os lead. Had the dose been smaller il is believed that he would have died
 Gee arose early and took the poison before leaving to get the family's supply of milk at farm a quarter of a mile away. When he returned he was taken violently i'll and his efoaus of agony attracted his wife
 Mrs Gee said she would telephone for the doctor but her husband warm ed her not to da SO as he did not want physician. However, Mrs. Gee called Dr. E. K. Pike who lives not far from the Gee home and he immediately responded and gave the man treatment and then took him to the Day Kimball hospital. He was discharged in short time and left for the home of his father in Wind ham.
 Gee was not seen again in East Woodstock until Thursday when he appeared with his father and got his horse and wagon and some of his personal affects and again returned to Windham. IL is understood that Mrs. Gee has hired a tenement in Putnam and their friends are wonder inR whether or not the family is to stay united.
 Mir Gees home was in Windham until two years ago when he married Mrs Gee who was widow with one child.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
PUTNAM ADOPTS PROGRESSIVE PoLICY-BELIEF IS GRAND LIST WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED
 AND PRESENT TAX RATE GREATLY REDUCED
Advocated by Chamber of Commerce Advanced By
 General Committee Supported By Citizens

The town Of Putnam has voted for a reassessment of property for the purpose of taxation The final step was taken at town meeting held in the Municipal building. Tuesday af- ternoon. That there was consider able interest in the proposition was evidenced by an attendance of from l25 to loo The meeting lasted less than ten minutes. The motions were made by Charles Richard, alderman at-large in the common council, and not dissenting voice was raised in opposition Co one of the most pro- gressive and most important steps the town has ever taken.
 The meeting was called te order by Town Clerk David Flagg. who read the call. John ]. MeGarry was elect cd moderator After few remarks in which he urged each one present to consider the question for himself and vote according to his convictions, the articles in the call were taken up. There were number of women voters in attendance.
 It was voted: First. that the as- sessors be authorized to procure such outside assistance as they may require, Co make a revaluation of the taxable property of Putnam. Second. that the sum of S14.00O be appropriated for the use of the assessors in mak- ing such revaluation.
 Twice Failed of Support
 Al least twice iu the past propo- sition to revalae the taxable property in the town of Putnam has failed of support Ii was the Putnam Cham Der of Commerce, through lta balHl of directors. that again brought fae- ward Che proposition after the new industries committee had reported time and again that new industres could not be induced to locate here on account of the high tux rate. The only solution of the problem, as view ed by the board. was reduction in the tax rate. this io be brought about bv an increased grand list.
 Al it's meeting. Monday evening January II, the board of directors passed q vote which resulted in the measure again being brought before
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
DELEGATES GIVEN
 CORDIAL WELCOME
PUTNAM DECoRATEs IN HONOR OF CONVENTION OF DISTRICT PoSTMASTERS HELD HERE WEDNEs-
 DAY AND THURSDAY.-BANoUET ATTN
Problems Third and Fourth Glass Offices Dscussed-Asst
 Postmaster General Detained.

The New Hampshire, Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut branch es of the National League of District Postmasters were represented at the annual convention held in Putnam Wednesday and Thursday. The con veption opened in Elks Hall. Wednes- day morning, and came to a close the following day about noon. From fifty to sixty postmasters and guests were in attendance.
 The city showed it's welcome to the guests within it's doors and the ap- preciation of Putnam's being chosen as convention city by the display of flags and by a large banner over Un- ion Square bearing the word "Wel- come Postmaster Macdonald did all possible to make the visitors feel at home, and the mayor delivered short address of welcome at the opening of the convention.
 A short attendance at one of the meetings was enough Co convince one that the postmasters of the third and fourth class are an earnest lot of workers for the government. While the volume of business they do is not as large as the metropolitan offices. there is the same detailed system to be maintained and they have their problems to solve. as do the larger of- fees.
 One of the purposes of the conven- ton was to talk over these problems and get the views of the various post masters in attendance in order that better service and better serving con ditiens may be obtained.
 To Better Conditions
 The League is am organization to better conditions and to get better results both as to service and as to the individual postmaster's conditions. It fathers legislation and 1t fosters legislation and is always alert for any thing that will in any way affect tho service. The type of the delegates Co the convention was evidence that post masters. in the smaller communities at least. are chosen with regard te their individual worth.
 The visitors also expressed them
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

With hts skull fractured in two places. his right leg broken below the knee and two fractures of his jaw. little Swear old Elxard mailey, son of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph mailey, Dayville, was brought 10 the Day Kim ball hospital. Wednesday evening, sf' ter being struck by an automobile owned and driven by Louis Dumas of Goodyear. Tn. boy died at four O.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

John Laxar of the Deluxe restau- rant, Front street, complained to the police Monday morning that his part ner, Milton psntelis, had disappear cd and with Milton had disappeared between two and three hundred dol lars in cash. Since late Sunday night neither Milton nor the cash has been seen or heard from However John has the restaurant.
 + is understood that pantelis had several times expressed himself as dis satisfed with business iu Putnam. He had often talked of making a trip to the old country Greece. this sum mer. Ii k assumed that he may be on his way.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
BANQUET FOLLOWED BY ANNUAL MEETING
Success of Revaluation Will Make Chamber of Com
 merce Affair a Jubilation
There Will Be Entertainment and Off.
 eers Will Report

In view of the fact that the town has voted to have revaluation of property for the purpose of taxation. a measure advocated and most greatly desired by the Putnam Chamber of Gommerce, the banquet and annual meeting of the organization at the Putnam Inn next Monday night will be little less than jubilation t will certainly add to the pleasure of the occasion.
 The entertainment committee has arranged an attractive program dur ing the supper. beginning at eight o'clock, and at the business meeting following will be the reports of the secretary and treasurer and the cleo ton of officers for the ensuing year. The affair promises to be one of the most enjoyable in years Tickets are now selling and may be had of the secretary at the Patriot office or at the store of Milot X Williams
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

selves as pleased with having selected Putnam for their convention. They praised Putnam's hospitality and ex- pressed admiration for our little city. The decorations were a surprise as well as a pleasure 10 them, as they had hardly expected such a colorful welcome as greeted them as they en. tered the business section of the city
 The sessions were conducted as fol- lows:
 Convention Opens
 The convention was called to order at 10 o'clock. Wednesday morning, by Dexter :. Case of Sound View, presi- dent of the Connecticut branch. who acted as chairman of the convention. Prayer was offered by Rev. James F. English of the Congregational church. Mayor Victor Chapdelaine made a short address of welcome which was responded to by Chairman Case.
 The minutes of the last Massachu- setts meeting were read by the Massa- chusetts secretary. R. l.. Getman of Cheshire. The minutes being approv- ed an address was made by T. r. Phin- ney of Hyannisport, Mass. National President of the National League of District Postmasters and also Massa- chusetts president. The speaker dwelt at length on the work done by the Massachusetts League the past year, citing many things accomplished and others in process of accomplishment.
 Following there were talks by Charles Birely of New Haven, central accounting postmaster. and Mir Will helm and Mir. Farrell, members of his staff. The talk was most interesting and instructive and at the close many questions were asked resulting in an interesting discussion curing which many viewpoints were gained.
 Afternoon Session
 Al the afternoon session the min utes of the last Connecticut meeting were read by Mrs. Mary L. Kelsey of Taconie, state secretary, and the min utes were approved.
 President Phiuney gave talk deal
 Continued on Page Five)
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
CINDERELLA IN FLowERLAND'
Largest Cast of School Children Ever
 Appearing In Operetta

One of the largest casts ever taking part in an amateur performance in the town of Thompson will be seen when the school children of the town present Cinderella in Flower Land, an oper. etta to be staged Tuesday and Thurs day evenings. May 25th and 27th. in the Tourtellotte High school auditori- um under the direction of the musis supervisor. Miss Marguerite c. Burns. Rehearsals have been in progress for some time and on account of the large number taking part the task of di- rection has been no small one.
 The teachers of the grade schools are deserving of much praise for the hard work they are doing to make the operetta success. Each teacher has to design and make her own costumes, besides training the children under her for their parts.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
BOY STRUCK BY AUTO
 DIES AT HOSPITAL

clock Thursday afternoon. Dumas waa not held.
 The accident happened while the boy was playing ball with other boys in the road. The ball crossed the highway and the Mailey boy darted after 1t and ran right in front of the Dumas automobile Witnesses are quoted as stating that Dumas did all possible to avoid hitting the lad but was unable to do so.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
SOCIAL WORKERS
Eastern Conn. Branch Held Luncheon
 Meeting In Putnam

At the Putnam Inn. Tuesday. the Social Workers Council of New Lon don and Windham counties held an interesting and enjoyable meeting. About forty members and guests were present Luncheon was served at l D. m, at which Mrs. Nancy F. Kroner of Norwich. chairman of the program committee introduced the following speakers Mrs Herbert Dart. vice chairman of the Red Cross Chapter. MontViile. Conn; Superintendent of Schools William F. Parker of Daniel son. and Rev. James r. English of Putnam The general subject of the day was Rural Social Work Al the business meeting which followed Miss Irma Hutzler of the State Bureau of Child Welfare (Norwich Bistrict) presided
 The local people who attended the meeting are. Judge NJ II. Geissler, Peter 4. Gardner. Miss Katherine Byrne, Miss Ellen Wheeloek. Miss Ada Maynard. Mrs. NJ. ". Keefe. Mrs. Mary E. Torrey Miss Viola Snyder, and Miss Clara C. Larned, all of Put nam; Mrs. James P. Ryan of Pomfret. and Seleetman Albert H. Williams of Woodstock
 The out-of-t town members and guests expressed much pleasure of the meet ing in Putnam The next assembly of the Council will be held June l , at the Bride Brook Tea Rooms, Mantle, Conn.
 Mir and Mrs. L. T. Champlin were s..
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

Joseph Dncharme. the North Gros- venordaie driver of the death ear that killed one and injured another tn an accident at Weloh's crossing, Dudley April IS, was held for the superior court when he was arrsigned before the district court al Webster. Thurs day. Tie nan instantly killed ~ss Odilon Pelletier. George Beno,t was the one seriously injured. both of North Grosvenordsle.
 Carl A. Johnson. East Woodstock, auto mechanic and Clarence C. Cos man, East Woodstock, who was rid