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Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
NOTICE
 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

The leael voters og the Town of Putnam are hereby warned 90 meet in the Town Hall. on Tuesday May 18th. 1926. at 2 a'eloek ia the after uonu. t>tandard timel to take action upon the following business
 FIRST To see if the Town will authorize the Assessors to procure such outside assistance as they may require ta make a revaluatiou of the taxable property in the Town of Pu.- nam
 SECOND To see whether the Town VIII appropriate the sum of Sl4,0O0 for the use of the Assessors m making such revsluation
 THIRD Td transact any other business proper to be done at said meeting
 Dated If Putnam. Conn, this llth day ef M#Y. 1926.
 CLARENCE F. PlERGF F.
 WILLIAM r WARREN.
 EDWARD F. GERARD.
 70 Sciectmen.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

HALLS CHICKs-Breeders officially tested-free from White Diarrhea infection. l00er Live Delivery Gu
 aranteed. Prices for week of May
 IT. White Loehorns, Sl4O0 per hundred; R. l. Reds. S16.0O per hundred; Barred Rocks. SlS.00 per hundred White Wyandottes. SEQ 60 per hundred. For 25 chicks add 75c to pro rata price For 90 chicks add SI00 Co pro rata price. Prices cheaper each week into June. HALL BROS. Poplar Hill Farm, Walling- ford. Conn Phone 645-5. IS
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

Washington. D C. May Many things of Connecticut attention have been happening here of late, from tHt uneventful celebration of Crngre man Freeman's ffty-seveHth birthday. t0 a hot verbal fight. involving insults and libel suit threats between State Representative Harry DuraHt of Gull ford and the counsel for the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America h between times Senator Bingham has defended the old spells system of appointments and the Sen ate has passed the bill to give con gressioual authorization to the Europ= can trip of the Governor Foot Guards. the Putnam Phalanx and the Richmond Blues.
 Bank Statement Expected
 The settlement of the Putnam First National Bank ease is dragging along with ii financial statement from Re eciver Coffin asked for and daily ex pectcd here Within the last fortnight also the treasury departma declared Il lau per cent dividend ta depeslt9ra of the bank. bringing the payments up to sixty five cents on the dollar.
 The fight br#weaH b8mt and tha moving picture man is located before the House edueatilH caH mittee here The muliou picture c11usei assertfd Chat BHbut r harrHi lawyer " Connecticut. "a man Hhau. ans decent lawyer would hold ia contempt. aHi fhat ha got tho Connecticut legi la'ure Io pass its mueh-d ussed maflaH pIe- tufa law because 6f his hatred af tha mos ue picture industry Burant th, counsel for the Motion Picture Pro aueerz and Distributors Gf America Mir @Petu1ohn charged. used t8 be em pl0yed by the Famous Players Laskey | orpofatieu and left lheir employ "fof gaod and zuficient reasons.
 Threatens Libel Suit
 Burant threatens a libel sut against Pcttiiehn for these and other state mcnts. and refers members of the House education committee to Con pressman Freeman and other members of the Connecticut congressional dele gation. "all of whom have known me personally for twenty yeafs er bong CT Duranl m his affidavit declare that he never has hseH dI-barred at tarneg but "that he was framed ap for political purposes and ar8HgflllF HIsraulrd from iesal practice
 If merry hMfle ihe education committee has heaa 6aid.ne hearing aa Ha. .#a =d motion uletaHe eeazaH HtH
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCE.
 MENT

Prof Francois F. Black of Hartford will be in Putnam every Monday
 Tuesday and Wednesday until fur. ther notice, as a consulting Psychol- ogist, life adviser and truth teller. If worried over business, personal or domestic affairs. and all seems to 70 wrong; fl unhappy. troubled over love. che home or desiring to better your position. earn bigger income and gain your fondest wish m life, consult PROFESSOR BLACK, adviser and character readings, reading on all affairs of life; no fortune telling. Satisfae. tion guaranteed or no fee aecepted
 Low fee, special $500 psychic aa- vice for Si.00 to ladies. Hours. P Nj. Co 9 P. NJ at ls4 Main St. Putnam 2O-2I.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
ORDER OF NOTICE

District Of Woodstock ss Ffoba,
 Gdurt IaE h. \. p. I926. E-t#ta af Everett Williams late of Nood=
 t4et tn sand District. dcrcasei. tr- au application of Mrs Jamima WiE Hams praying That letters of admin zteauen be granted on said esta-e represented Iula~tH,e approved. allow ed and admitted ta probate as per ap picatou on file more fully appear, II k ORDERED That sad appIiea- aoa be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Woodstock in said District. on the 18th day of May A.. il. 1926. at 100 o'clock in the after noon; and that public notice be given of the pendeney of said appli- cation and time and place of hearing thereon by publishing a copy of this order m. newspaper having a circu- iatiou in said District, and by posting copy thereof, on the public signpost
 n the town of Woodstock in the sad District. at least days before sad day of hearing ROBERT F
 HARRIS. Judge 20
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
NOTICE

To whom it may concerns This is to give notice that I will not pay or be responsible for any bills contract ed by my wife. Mrs 0iada Baillargeon on or after this date.
 Putnam. Conn. May i2. 1926.
 20 0lADA BAILLARGEON
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

FARMERS-We sell farms in any lo- cation. dairy or poultry farms, low price farms, estates When your farm is for sale We sell quick. Get in touch with this agency. WEES LER'S FARM SELLING AGENCY. Box 352 Norwich. Conn. I2tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
NOTICE

Patrons who have garments al the tailor shop of the late F N Barney. please call and take garments away as quickly as possible Mrs F NJ. Barney. 20s
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

One solution of the problem of edu- cation in American universities would be in the imposition of tasks that would completely ill the time of stu dents with hard work, according to President Angell q Yale.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

started
 The birthday of Mir Freeman was celebrated hy him and Mrs. Freeman with the quietude that cnaracterizes the work of the cougres man in Wash ington. There wcre no fireworks and no speaking
 Praises States Record
 Senator Bingham took a shot at civ Il service reform in the Senate this week. and in the process praised the record of Connecticut which. he said, had progressed and done well without ever adopting civil service reform. Bingham referred ta the reduction of the Connecticut debt and to other signs of intelligent prosperity as evidence that civil service reform Is not wise and that political responsibility must aetuate minor state employees, as well as the higher emploses. He main tained that If minor employes of the Senate were under civil service a con dition would be promoted whereby those iH power s0eid he hi9ckd and hindered by these employee. ahH knew that their jobs ware comparatively safe under civil service
 The Connecticut senator Ha taken to task by Seuat6f BtaF af Maryland Wh0 said that B eHa# Wt hHrkne back ta the ancient argument used faf long yeaes t0 preserve che eFiI spoil tHm lie said that tHe etii- cheney of any administration Wa4ld not b. affected by the fact a= t9 whether the minor employes were Re pubiieans aF Democrats. Saeh HHsu= ment was preposteHaus. he insisted
 Congressional Authority
 The bill giving congressional au= thority with the purpose merely of possibly smoothing he way for the pilgrims. to the Governors Foot Guard. the Putnam Phalanx. and the Richmond Blues, for their trip abroad. got through the Senate this week. r was introduced by Tilson in the House and had previously passed that body.
 Floor Leader Tiis9n. after another with President Coolidge. predicted and suggested adjournment by the middle of May This Is the hope, bat eonserx atiHe prophets et June l as the more nfohahl date fil- son continues to make a E8ad record a. leader he + iusi about certain ta be renam mated Haaf leader next session if the Republicans FHta4H control of the Hou
 Dead Unil N saean
 The census comm H.ea#af Congress nnH Fenn of the fir district has once more declined fo rsHart alt aHy Haaa-# aortioHmeHt btil th session Su that matter appears dead until next sas- sion. and then fl maE be 70 near i3s0 the date af the ufxt regular federal census hat further pastpanement will be iu order til after that census.
 Gougrc man Freeman continues busy with hearings of the rivers and harbors committee. but be uys httle, even in committee and does l,ttle. and he will again go before the voters of the second district-if he wants aH- other term-with record that con .ains nothing of outstanding moment
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS

TREE SPRAYINc-We are now ready Co do your tree and shrub spraying Fruit trees a speciality P ] M0NTNlLLE & SON. Tele- phone 636-2, Putnam. Conn.
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Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
CF C9HNEC CTICUT kI IENTION

Many Things of State Interest Have Been Happening In Washing qton-Expect Statement From ReeeiTer.--Al eqes DisL arcnt Libel Suit Threateaed-Bnghsm Praises States Record
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

TO RENT-ln Pomfret. pasturing for about seven head. Telephone 529-S. 20
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
FOR RENT

FOR RENT Cottage of five rooms, with electric lights. etc. and land available for gardening and poul- try situated at 2Ss South Main street. Putnam Apply of DIR F. T.. BALDWIN, 24 Sunnyside. phone 3S1 20tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
FOR RENT

F oR kENT-A number of good tene- ments in the Manhasset village
 Rent moderate. Applv ptrTv ri.s'e t ., ., LAND AND MILLS f0 a c.a1 1sa VI street, Putnam. i,s '''
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

FOR SALE-Nine room house, si1 ear garage and barn and eleven acres of land in North Grosvenor,, dale. For further information can 709-f2. 9n
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
taIE8Eae SDEIHfE GRIEF Especial Correspondence t9 The Putnam Pa- .5tl

bills and at these hearings the fight started
 The birthday of Mfr Freeman was celebrated by him and Mrs. Freeman with the quietude that characterizes the work of the congressman iH Wash iHgton. There were no fireworks and no speaking
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
FOR RENT-

oR kENT-Ihe best market garden Farm in Windham County so acres l2 room house, with steam neat bath room. and electric llghts
 Equal distance from Putnam Weh
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 ing water. Large spring vassr Pond. ARTHUR C. MORSE R
 r. U. z. Putnam, Conn. Tel Put. nam 625-2. az '-
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

BABY BfCHICkS-Bred-to-lay popn- lar breeds; guaranteed live de- livery; free catalogue of ehlehs brooders and supplies. CLAkhs HATCHERY, Dept. l4, East hars ford. Conn. 4n
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

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Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Eight-room cottage house with all modern convent thees' also garden privileges. h. pune et [. V. SEW ARD. l9tf TO RENr-A tenement to rent on tarm with good, large garden on hillingly avenue; also a few seed potatoes for sale. LESTER JOS LIN, Tel. 6S6-l3. latf FOR RENT-A four room apartmen, with modern improvements. Tn. quire of :. GORDON. 24 Wilkinso, St. Putnam. Tel. AT. l2tf - -
 TO LET-fwo or three rooms on the second floor for light bonsepeen e're ing. Bath. running water and else- trle lights Also single rooms Terms reasonable. T. WOISApD 256 Main St Telephone la2-5
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Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

WANTED-Automobile salesman at
 once Apply at the VINCELETT MOTOR SALES CO. Harris street.
 Putnam. f2tf
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-29
READ THE ENDORSEMENTS AND HIS LABOR RECORD

concerning the welfare of % former musicians
of the United States Marine Band, who are all
members of the American Federation of Musi-
clans. Under date of March 4, 1925, a law was
approved by the President, which among other
things increased the pay and allowances of
members of the Marine Band organization.
1t was discovered after this law became eff
fective that it did not provide for 28 former
members of the United States Marine Band,
who were either retired or transferred to the
reserve list prior to June 80, 1922, while at
the same time it did provide for all others re-
firing subsequent thereto Therefore in order
to correct this existing condition, it was neces-
sary to secure remedial legislation through
Congress for the relief of these 28 men.
Our band committee was active in the matter
for more than year and finally secured the
passage of our bill through Congress, which
bill was later approved by the President under
date of May 49,, 1926. In this connection we
desire to call your particular attention to the
excellent work done in our behalf by the Hon.
William NJ Morgan, member of Congress from
your district. We feel that such action fully
merits our bringing the matter to your atten-
tion. Such men should be kept in Congress
and we trust that he will be remembered by
all of the members of your local of the A. f.
of M. in the coming political campaign, as we
desire very much to see him returned to Con-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-29

that day when he or she can no longer serve.
However what has been done in the matter of
small dole-is no fault of yours, as our people
well know how much effort you put forth in
trying to have the Congress enact just and
fair retirement law, and we are not unmindful
of your help and cooperation in matters of
legislation effecting the people, not alone are
we grateful to you, but to the good people who
have in their good Judgment elected you to
represent them in the halls of the Congress of
the United States. We trust and believe these
same good residents in your district will con-
tinue to elect you as their Representative, and
in that way you may continue your valuable
service for all the people.
With sincere regards and best wishes,
I beg to remain yours very truly,
ROBERT H. ALCORN
William S. deLuca
1928 F Street N. E.
MARINE BAND COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, D. C.
June 2S, 1926.
Mr.. Howard C.. Gross,
Secretary, Local No. 159, A. F. of NJ,
91h Waring Avenue,
Mansfield, Ohio.
Dear Mr.. Gross:
It il my pleasure to write you on matter
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-29

gress. With kindest regards and>best wishes
we are
Very sincerely yours,
Marine Band Committee,
BY WILLIAM DELUCA,
Secretary.
Labor record furnished by the American
Federation of Labor:
Seventeenth Congressional District
REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM M. MORGAN
9th Congress:
June 10, 1921-Nolan amendment to Sea-
mems bill limiting the hours of oilers, water
tenders and firemen to eight out of twenty
four instead of twelve. *Favorable
May 2, 1922-Extenson of per cent immi-
grafton act of May 10, 1921, to June 80, 1924
Acceptance of conference report in House of
Representatives *Favorable.
January %, 1923-Passage of workmen's
compensation bill for District of Columbia
*Not voting. (Out of city on business.)
68th Congress:
April IL, 1924-Passage of immigration re-
striction bill. *Favorable.
April 26, 1924-Passage of Child Labor
amendment to the Constitution of United
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-29
THE JOINT CONFERENCE ON
RETIREMENT

Representative of the Civil Service Employees
of the United States
Washington, d. c., Sept. 8, 1926
Hon. VIM. IA. Morgan,
Newark, Ohio.
Dear Congressman:
In behalf of the Joint Conference on Retire
ment and those cooperating with it, represent
ing the larger portion Of the Civil Service En-
ployees of the United States Government on
matters Of Retirement legislation, wish to
thank you for your efforts and help in our
er superanuated and and disabled employees Of the the
United States Government.
While the Act Of July 8, 1926, which pro-
vides for some little help and relief to those
already retired, is not what it should be, there
should be law enacted that will give to all
employees just compensation in the way Of
m annuity when the employee has reached
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-29

*Indicates attitude toward Labor; *Favor-
able means favorable to Labor: *Unfavorable
means unfavorable to Labor; *Not voting
means did not vote on the bill or proposition
reported.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-29

Congressman William M. Morgan has sup
ported all legislation favorable to labor. He
has received many letters expressing appre-
citation for this cooperation in behalf of labor's
interests. The following are illustrative of
the Recommendations received:
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-29

States. *Favorable
May 10, 1924-Motion to concur in obnox;
Gus recommendation of Committee of t.
Whole to strike out enacting clause in How
Barley railroad bill. *Favorable.
June 6, 1924-Acceptance of conference :
port on Postal Employees wage increase b !
with Cable corrupt practices amendment.
*Favorable
69th Congress:
March 1, 1926-Passage of bill abolishing r.
R. Labor Board and providing for collective
*Favorable.
Favorable to Labor..............7
Paired favorable to Labor.
Unfavorable to Labor..
Paired unfavorable to Labor
NoC Votlhg
Answered present -.~-..-...-..-.....---...-...
Total. al-........................8 8
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-29

Congressman Morgan has
always given impartial, un-
biased and generous service
without the slightest regard
to a persons politics, race or
creed. HE IS THE TRUE
REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL
OF THE PEOPLE.
Through energetic devo-
ton to business he attained
success in the business world.
He owns and resides on a
farm and his experiences as a
workman, farmer and mer-
chant have given him a COM
prehensive knowledge Of eco
nomics.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-11

assistance had enabled the Merritts to advance when others baked, was envelOped in the crash. Heavily mort gagged, the Merritt brothers proper ties quickly passed into the hands of the moneyed interests. They salvag- ed nothing. Debts pressed from all sides.
 Lon" Merritt, the family's leader, managed to recoup some of his losses. permitting payment of the remaining S1,500,000 of indebtedness. This he was able to do thru his intimate knowledge of the mining country.
 The story is told that the Merritts failed because of loyalty to their home city of Duluth. In making concessions to permit Duluth to compete with its sister city, Superior, as leading ore shipper, the Merritts inadvertently weakened their then none too secure financial structure, opening the way for the subsequent disaster.
 They asked permission Of the Duluth city council to route their railroad thru the city. This was refused for some reason and the dock line was started into Superior as a quick out let was necessary. Duluth had a change of heart and the Merirtts, ac- ceding to pressure, shifted the road to Superior. This necessitated in- creased investments which proved too great a strain when the crisis came.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-11

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D|SCOVERER OF IRON
 0RE MESABA RANGE
 CROSSES THE DIVIDE
FROM FARM BOY TO MEMBER OF MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE
 HAD GREAT CAREER
PANIC STRIPS HIM OF WEALTH
Mammoth Industry Developed from Discovery Second Only To
 Agriculture.

DULUTH, Minn., May 10. (P)-Le- onidas Merritt, who in 1882 discover ed the first iron ore in the Mesaba range, died today of heart disease.
 Leonidas J. Merritt tapped one of the worlds richest iron deposits but a twist of fate prevented him from reaching unmatched financial heights, a reward once just beyond his grasp.
 He opened the first iron deposit on the Minnesota Mesaba range, feat which not only materially revolution ized the iron mining industry in the United States but paved the way for mammoth Minnesota activity, now rated second only to agriculture.
 Lon" Merritt, as mining industry knew him, was on the road to untold weath when the panic of 1893, coming just three years after the discovery. stripped him of his holdings. They went by mortgage to eastern capital. ists.
 Merritt, who was associated with his eight brothers, refused to despair at the sharp reverse, which came near his fiftieth year In his early eighties he actively pursued the duties of Du- luth city finance commissioner. al though then a comparatively poor man.
 Born on farm in Chautauqua coun- ty, New York, February 20, 1S44, Mer- ritt came to Duluth with his father. Louis Howell Merritt, in 1855. on the first upbound steamer that looked thru the canal at Sault Ste. Marie. His education was obtained in the small settlement schools at the head of the lakes.
 As a member of the Minnesota leg. islature, an honor which followed his successful explorations, he sacrificed valuable time during the period pre- ceding the 1893 panic, arguing in the lower house for appropriations to per. init the state to acquire ore lands.
 He was partly successful and the property thus purchased have enrich. ed the state by millions of dollars and bid fair to continue producing indef- initely. #.
 An active career as an Indian fight CT and a woodsman prepared the pros pector for the hardships incident to the five-year period of exploration in the wilds of northern Minnesota which preceded the ore discovery. The Mer. ritt brothers sank test pits until their diamond drill on November 16. 1890 struck the first major ore vein.
 Work had only begun, for unsolicit. ed advice from experts" and geolo. gists confused prospective investors and the Merritts, themselves virtually penniless after their long search. en. countered long period of idleness be. fore sufficient funds to mine and shin the ore were obtained. In the mean. time, they utilized their genius as or ganizers before the then infant indus try started functioning.
 Finally enlisting thenecessary finan cial support, railroads were built. ma chinery was hauled into the bleak. un inviting northland and scores of skeu tical miners finally were induced tc begin work. Once underway the in dustry thrived and the Mesaba range became one of the best in the world
 But the fatal test was yet to come The blow fell in 1893. Jay Cooke railroad builder and fnancier whose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05

terry In months horizontal scale) for
batteries of different sizes. The top
full line In the curve for the 5-pound
size of battery. The second full line
Is the curve for a 2-pound battery,
while the lowest full line is the curve
for a 1-pound battery.
The drop is very small for the first
few months. but increases to a. no
ticeable extent after four months for
the 1pound type, and after eight
months for the and 5 pound types.
This allows time for the handling
necessary between the manufacturer
and consumer. 1t is wise, however
to buy batteries from dealers whose
stock moves fast and who have fresh
batteries on hand all the time.
The dotted lines show the dropping
in the percentage Of the number of
available service hours with age Of
battery. These curves show more
forcibly the drop in the number of
service hours as the battery ages.
Deterioration of a battery with age
even though 1t Is not used may be
lkened to the evaporation of water
from a tank even when the water in
the tank is not being used for any
power purposes. The fact that the
water il not used does not prevent
it's evaporation, thus reducing the
amount of water available for useful
work. This explanation is probably
the simplest and hest eXpla nation OF
the action involved in the loss Of en-
ergy without it's being used for use
full work.
Incidentally, placing the batteries