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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
McCRAW NIGHT TAKE TY.
WHILE PIRATES LIKE IRIS
Deposed American League Managers Probably
Would Have Been Grabbed by Senior Circuit
Clubs in Fall, But For Tip From Judge.

1t is not improbable that two Amer
lean League clubs might have been
willing to engage Speaker were II not
for the fact that the American League
clubs seem to have been forced out
Of bidding for both Cobb and Speaker
by an agreement among themselves.
However. the point now comes mp
that if Cobb and Speaker We're re-
leased from the American League for
nothing more than incompetency, as
alleged by Ban Johnson, both players
would be eligible to be signed by any
National League club. If the only
reason for their release was incompe-
tenCy, there is nothing in base ball
by which the American League could
go to Commissioner Lands and say
that Cobb and Speaker might not play
IN the National League or any other
league outside the American.
Went Out Tagged"
If the American League released
these men because of incompetencN
they should have been granted an I'M
conditional release. but without any
tag such as seems to have been eX-
tended to Judge Lands when the evil
dence and the Dutch Leonard letters
We're turned over to him.
The judge had right to INFER that
there was something behind the re-
tirement of the two managers more
than the mere fact that the American
League was tired of both of them.
Whether Cobb would play now is
doubtful. He might think it worth
while to enter into another season be-
cause of pride. That Speaker may
desire to play if he gets a chance is
NOT innrohabIa Like Cobb he seems
to have another good year in him and
perhaps more than that
The National League will refuse to
have anything to do with the issue
that has been raised between Judge
Lands and the American League. but
if there is nothing alleged against
Cobb and Speaker other than inability
to manage successfully, those two
players may yet be seen on National
League diamonds.
(CoDyright. 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21

The golf season at Miami, Fla, will
get under way on January II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
Probable That National League May Get Cobb and Speaker
GRlNNELL LOSES COACH
UNDER CONFERENCE LAW

DIES MONIES. Iowa, January u up.
Valley Conference. will not have the
services az foot ball coach next Fall
of Mike Hyland. former Iowa unlver-
sity star.
The Des Moines Register. quoting
Hyland as saying he Is through at
Grinnell, says today that there have
been protests that Grinnell was VIC
lating a conference rule which pro-
V1des that the foot ball coach must be
full year man. Hyland, a lawyer at
Tama, Iowa, served Grinnell only dur
ing the foot ball season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
PETROLLE IS HELD
TO DRAW BY MYERS
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press,
CHICAGO, January 21.--BiHy Pc
trolle is knocking at the lightweight
champions door, but apparently the
Fargo, n. OAK, challenger cannot
shade Spug Myers, clever Idahoan.
A chance at Sammy Mandell's
crown was promised Petrolle if he
beat Myers last night. but after 10
peppery rounds two judges and a ref
cree agreed that the fight was a draw.
The upper ranks in the feather
weight division were somewhat thin
ned, however, when Ray Miller won
the decision over Eddie Shea, also of
Chicago and also a prominent chal-
lenger. Ringsiders called it the finest
fight of Miller's career so far.
A gate of $31 900 packed the coli
scum with capacity crowd of 5000
fans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
COLLEGE SWIM MER
WINS DIVING TITLE
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, January 21.-A col
legiate diver of promise has swooped
down among the amateur swimming
stars to chalk up triumphs over two
veterans.
Swimming with the Northwestern
University team, Walter Goliath last
night bested both Halvorsen and
O'Connor. Chicago A. A. mainstays. TO
win the Central A. A. L. diving cham
pionship.
In the swimming events the speedy
Johnny Weismuller regained bis
title in the Century, cutting the TIME
made last year by Arne Borg. who did
not defend His time was 0:53 3-5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
GIRL SWIMMING STAR
ENTERS SKATING FIELD

NEW YORK. January u (P.--
Aileen Rlggin. having captured most
of the honors available to women in
the swimming and fancy diving field,
has turned her. attention to new
sport. fancy skating.
Authorities declare she soon will
be ready to compete for ice titles.
She won the Olympic fancy diving
title when 10 years old and has since
set several swimming records.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21

King Pins took two from Meyer
Davis last night in the District
League and can thank Howard Camp
he'll for dragging them out of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
PLAY OF HIGH ORDER
IN THREE CUE MEETS

William Reddy faces Edward Tin
del tonight at o'clock in the District
pocket billiard championship tourna-
'nent at the Arcadia. George Kelly,
with high run of %. downed Chick
Lapine. 100 to Al. last night.
Overcoming Curtis Lanson, 80 to %,
James Murray advanced to a first
place tie with Muir and Norwood in
the three-cushion tournament at the
Royal
George Craven was to engage Willie
Lewis, former Pennsylvania State
champion. this afternoon at Scanlon's
Billiard Parlor. Henry Roork will
clash with Lewis tonight. Lewis last
night downed Charles Bartelmes, 100
to 80. and yesterday afternoon bestcd
Robert Fouts. 100 to As.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21

N YEW YORK, January 21.-Tf
Ban Johnson, president of the
| VI American League, has been
4 quoted correctly in his state
rnent that his lea olIe held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
WHEAT rs RECOVERING.

KANSAS CITY, January q P).--
lack Wheat, Brooklyn outfielder for
IS years, is doing nicely after hav-
ing his tOnsils removed at a hospital
here. The operation was Wheats
first step in getting in shape for the
1927 season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
D. c. GOLFER SURVIVES.

In the Florida East Coast golf tour
nament at st. Augustine, William Car
son, local lfnksman, survived in the
defeated eight through the default Of
Irving Broun Of Hampstead, n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
WOULD LEGALIZE RACING.

DOVER, Del, January u P).-A
bill introduced in the Delaware
Legislature yesterday would legalize
race tracks In the State, with mutuel
wagers. by mechanical or other de-
vices, to be controlled by a commit
tee of three appointed by the gov
ernor. Race meetings would be re-
stricted to 60 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21

The largest foot ball score on record
was made at King College, Bristol,
Va, zoo against Lenoir's 0. in 1922.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-21
WOMEN SWIM M ERS
WOULD BEAT MARKS
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
MIAMI, Fla, January 21.--Six WON
an swimmers. all national champions
In one or more event, are out to lower
records I'm d five-day meet, beginning
here today.
Virginia Whitenack and Martha
Norelius plan IA trial at the American
mark for 800 meters, free style. with
Adelaide Lambert and Doris O'Mara
dwelling off for a new mark in the
110-yard American back stroke event.
An exhibition in diving by Helen
Meany and an attempt by Agnes
Geraghty TO set a record for the 220-
yard and 220-meter events will COM
plete the program.
British athletes have decided to take
part in the Winter sports section of
the Olympic Games at st. Moritzc
in 1928.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
SPRING

CPRING arrived March Following week of summer heat - the welcome with cold rain just to keep us mind that The New England climate interesting for is nde- peudeuce and uureiability.
 In Spring young mans fancy o thoughts af love perhaps The old mans thoughts lawn mower the garden rake hoe and spade Mothers thoughts house cleaning The children be they girls thoughts of Easter hne be they boys the baseball field tops and marbles 'he oier shop factory the approach days up- permost in the mind.
 All thinking of the life of doors that fol- ow The rides the flowers the birds the green grass golf links the shore mountain As nature changes with the advent of Spring do the thoughts of all some in one direction whole aspect changes or seems 'e change. when We hear that magic word. Spring"
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
POMFRET TAX NOTICE

X warrant having been issued to me for the collection of taxes levied on the Grand List of the Town of Pomfret for the year 1926 and which are due and payable on or before April lst. 1927. according to the vote of said town. Notice is hereby given that for the purpose of receiving such taxes will meet all persons liable Co pay property taxes, at the following times and places.
 Friday April let. Smith Bros. store, Pomfret Center. 10 q. m @ l2 m. Friday. April lst. Hattia's store Pomfrrt Center, 2 Go i p. m
 Saturday, April 2nd. Weeks Bros. store Abingdon. 10 a. m. Co l2 m. Monday April 4th, Mrs F. T. Whites residence Pomfret Landing, 10 a m to l2 m.
 Ierai fees and interest will be charged on all taxes not paid on
 (. F. GRIGGS,
 Collector of Taxes. Dated at Pomfret, Mar. l4, 1927.
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Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
RESOLUTIONS

On the death of Michael Greeley, member of the A. c. H. Division No. !. Pomfrtt
 WHEREAS, Almighty God m His infinite wisdom has seen ht 10 call to Ills heavenly reward our beloved Brother Michael Greeley for twenty three years a member, and
 WHEREAS. By his death our DNi- sion has lost a faithful and valued member. and the community good citizen. therefore be 1t
 RESOLVED. That we, the members of Division No. |. \. a. H. m meet 1ng assembled. do express our sincere sorrow at Che demise ot our esteemed brother. and extend his relatives our dcepesf sympathy in their great be- rravemeut. and be it further
 RESOLVED. That the Charter be draped for thirty days, and that these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this Division. and a copy be sent to the relatives of the deceased, and also that they be published m The Putnam Patriot. -
 THOMAS MAYER,
 President A. O. II Division No. !. pomfret
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Thompson. ss Probate Court. March 30. 1927. Estate of Myron F. Cutler, late of Webster. Massachusetts. deceased. owning pro perty within said Probate District
 Mary II Cutler. of Webster, Mas saehusetts, having made written ap- pieation to this Court, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate. represented intestate, as by said application on file more fully appears. t is ORDER ED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Thompson in said District, on the 9th day of April. 1927. at i0.S0 . clock in the forenoon; and that public notice be given of this order by pub fishing a copy hereof once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District. FRED A. MUNYAN.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
WIN IN ORATORY
Miss Blanche Green and Ray mond Robinson Choice of
 Judges.

Miss Bianche Green won tirst hon. ors and Raymond Robinson second in the local contest h the competition for prizes offered winners Of the National Oratorical Contest on the Constitution. The contest is being participated in by secondary schools in New York City and thirty-seveH counties n the state. twelve counties in New Jersey and in the state Gf Connecticut
 ' he contest was neid lhufsttttt t. i- ming in High school hall and the aaE- es were Fr. Dorahue of Pomfret. Mrs. Elvira Barber and Judge N. II. Geis- sler of Putnam The winners VIII represent the Putnam High school 70 the county contest
 4 prize of si0 was awarded Co hlss Green and s Co Mir Robinson by the Blue and White Banner, the high school publication
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
FAVOR STATES ATTORNEYS
 SALARY INCREASE

Revision upward af the salaries of superior court prosecuting officers i5 contained in a bill which the judici. sry committee af the legislature had transferred Co the appropriations committee for consideration Be sides changing he limit of payments to assistants h.red H capital cases from s25 a dag f8 "any reasonable amount and In other cases from $i0 10 st5 a day. inc hill provides the following salary ==eaIe for state's at- torneys:
 Hartford county z4 loJ to Ss 900, New Haven SeHHa t8 ao09; Fair field S4. 900 fa u1n New London, s3 3.000 ta s4 1aa 8niham s2300 to s8 000 L.eHHa1H. $2.5a9 ta St.. 0Oo Niddle-- s2 GOO ta S250O . Holland. Sf.S00 -1 S2 200
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
AUCTION NOTICE

By Nitter Bros. Auetioners. Office 42 Main St. Danieison, Conn. We will sell all of he household goods belonging Go the estate of the late Charles Moseley at public sale on Wednesday. AprIl at l o'clock F.. NJ. sharp ut the Inst residence of the deceased located H tha town of Pom fret. Conn. fea f6ds north af the residence Of Br Overlook \ D. BRIGGS. Administrator of Estate, Pomfret. Com l3
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
WINTERS LAST GASP

The winter of '27 '2s. which ev- lryoue thought had gone forever. gave dying gasp of considerable volume. Saturday night Two inches af snow fell and it was SO moist { chung Co the trees making pretty sleht for curly opened eyes The sun came out and the snow soon depart ed without the recall of snow shoveis ar even hronms May if now rest ! peace
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
AUCTION NOTICE

By Witter Bra AueuonesIs. ohce 42 Main St. l9EIeIsaH. Conn ah- uiughams 64tA livestock ale VII oc. eur al his store. located about oue mile west of Abingdon four corners an the state road leading ta PhaenN- vile. Conn. ou Monday Arfil i at i o'clock P NJ. Hlfh 35 head nf cattle .on the program. t0a good farm har. cs and one fancy brood mare. with tarcherIn. colt at fact She Is also with faal again. "
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-E8rge reversible braided rugs Inquire MRS. GREGOIKE, n Marshall St Putnam Conn
 I3 FOR SALE-0ak dining room set. consisting of side board, table, 5 chars All in good condition. l56 Grove St. Phone 295=5. 13 FOR SALE House lot 70 100 f. Cellar partly dug Lumber enough to frame house; also some inside finish sheathiHg, etc. Good chance To buy for anyone intending to build Inquire THOMAS H. LIGHT. Sabin St. Tel 5l3-4.
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Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
THE ToURN AMENT

THE final meeting of the Es and Masons sports
 nament last Monday evening terminated contests that enjoyable all who took part them era occasions there have been conduct such ments in this city without interest has contests have been abandoned.
 The series of contests just closed served wofod purpose They furnished weekly for the players vember and engendeed good feeling good fellowship among the members of the two organizations prove beneficial
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01

Putnam has community no common meeting ground for it's citizens While there number of clubs and organizations with club each has it's own little faction and there general getting together So successful was the that there doubt of another tournament beginning in the fall might we'll if other organizations would follow the example of the E and Masons and at the could be pay-ofs the winning clubs for the city ehamponship This would bring
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
GENERAL COURT
 AT WASHINGTON

The twenty ninth general court of fha National Society of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America will be held at the Raleigh Hotel. Washington D (. There will be three sessions on Thursday. April l4. at 10 a m, 90 and $ D. n, and a morning session on Friday, April i5. All mem hefs of the Connecticut Chapter are eligible "a attend these sessions Res arvations for the luncheon on Thurs day may be made before April Ca Mrs Frgderic W Reuham. SO South Burritt street. New Britain. Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01

LosT-A buf and white female col. lie dog about five months old, no collar. IT found notify J. \. FoN' TAIN. East Thompson. Tel. ol l-2 Reward Co finder la-lo
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

Al Probate Court held at Thomp- son, Connecticut. within and for tie District of Thompson. on the 24th day If March. 1927 Present. Fred A. Muuyau, Judge Estate of Prank S. Richmond. late of Thompson in said District. deceased. PerciYal r Tour teiiotte. Administrator with the will annexed, address North Grosvenor. dale, Conn ORDERED That aiA months from the date hereof be and the same are hereby appointed ana limited for the creditors of said es- tate to bring in their claims against the same to the Administrator and that public notice be given of this order by posting a copy hereof on the public signpost nearest Co where the deceased last dwelt and in the same town. and publishing q like copy in some newspaper having a circulation in said Distrct FRED \ MUNYAN, Judge i3-14
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01

FOR SALE-l50 acre farm abou- one-half tillable. plenty of wood Large house and barn just of the state road. About two miles to railroad. markets. schools and fac tories. Ideal location for poultry. fruit or dairy H. P. HURLBUT. Putnam, Conn. Tel. 52e-2.
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Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01

FOR sALE-Twelve weeks old Rhode Island Reds and Barred Plymouth Rocks: also broilers. RALPH SCOTT, North Grosvenordale Tele- phone 709-4 i3-14
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-Crozsbred Beagle and Fox hound pups from first class hunting stock: also pair of black and tan fox hounds DANIEL AN DERS0N. R. F. L. No. 2. Box 70,
 Putnam. Tel. 2S6-2 l3-l5'
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Nine room house with electric lights, barn, about eight acres land, building lots, very beautiful spot, conveniently loeAt- ed to church. school. bus line; good well and running brook through land suitable for poultry farm. Inquire of MARY A. HUGHES, Attawaugan, Conn. killingly, R. F. D. No. l. l1-l3'
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS

oRESSMAkING-Miss Agna .s LAns Stenmhelis Bldg. Makes dIss and coats, does cleaning dys~-T and repairing, also fur coats
 sei2. ,s
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-01

FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red and White Leghorn chicks Perfect condition of breeders Mahogany red. tested flock. wonderful layers. March. S22 per l00 April. S20 per 100. and May, SIS per 100. White Leghorns from accredited flock. Parent stock large producers and large eggs Chicks. SEQ After April 5 SIS per 100. Setting eggs in large lots. Inspection solicited. Capacity 2000 weekly. CHARLES SABIN SPALDING. Roseland Park Road Woodstock. Conn. Tel
 292-3. s-1a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-25
Power interests Ultimatum in.
Boulder Dam Fight

The private electric power interests have delivered their
ultatm against the Swing johnson bill Colorado River
control in bulletin being scattered broadcast throughout
the country BY their powerful organization the National
Electric Light Association.
The utimatum reads The only treatment Of the power
development Boulder DAM which the electrical industry
could acquesce the lease Of rights administered
under the Federal power water act which the present bill
not provide for.
IN protection Of the interests Of its million stock
holders the electrical industry agree the entry Of
the Federal Government into the business Of the construction
and operation Of electric generating equipment
BY strange coincidence those almost exactly the words
used by Representative Leaherwood Utah. whose influence
sufced for time to prevent the House Rules Committee
Congress.
Speaking floor of the House on February Leather
wood ad IT have proposed amendment which provides
that the question Of the disposition Of the power Of the great
dam proposed to be built shall be regulated and controlled
By the Federal Power Commission.
There in the United States than two million men
and women who have the major portion of their savings
vested private corporations engaged in the generation of
electrical energy Methinks they might have some right to
express opinion with reference to legislation that might
affect the business in which their savings invested
Representative Leatherwood soul harried by socitude
Tor the two million stockholders for whom the National
Electric Light Association pleads.
He likewise viii be satisfied with nothing less than turn
ing Boulder Dam to the Federal Power Commission to
lease for private operation.
In other words the umaum of the National Electric Light
Association delivered the floor Of Congress almost
Verbatim by Representative Leatherwood
Is it anything for the Federal Government to construct
power plant at an irrigation dam help finance the
ject by the sale Of power? By means.
An even dozen Of Federal irrigation projects have Govern
ment power plants One Of them is in Strawberry Valley
Utah in Representative Leatherwood's own district
The $4,000 inhabitants Of Strawberry Valley supplied
with Government electricity at prices ranging from cents
to per klowatt hour This is Considerably lower
than the rates charged by the Utah and Light Company
IN Salt Lake City which range from IL cents per
hlowatt hour.
So far as KNOWN Representative Leaherwood has raised
no objection to Government electricity in Strawberry Valley
he did, he might not be very popular with the farmers
there who get their light and at less than city rates
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-25
DR.. FRANK CRANES.
DAILY EDITORIAL
CopTIghl. Ia21. I'd York
A Rat Act
BY DIR. FRANK CRANE

A RECENT law in England called the FRAT Act"
n makes it fneable offense for householder to
harbor rats mice
Some scientists carried series Of experiments deter
mine whether rodents carry diseases any great distance
1ndestructbe tags fastened the legs Of captured
rats and their migratons traced
few months later captured over one hundred
and fifty miles away. Others had travelled more than fifty
miles during that time.
The destruction of all rodents would be step stamping
out plaques They form of underground railway for
the transportation of deadly disease microbes from place to
place.
Besides microbecarryng procivies the and mice in
the United States credited with being the cause of over
four hundred million dollars loss each year.
Rodents enemy and with their extermina-
ton everyone would benefit.
England, thickly populated than America is be-
ginning to treat the problem seriously
Besides the Rat Act it has established several rat
catching firms One of these killed than 10000 rats
last year.
One of her scientists puts forth plan which he
seriously says he advocates 1t to capture rats in wire
traps and let all the males go and kill all the females
In few years. he says such process would reduce the
females until the males would all kill each other off fight
ing for wives
The only ratkng proposal that attracted much atten
ton in these broad United States made in State
legislature a few years ago.
1t for State Rat Killing Day. to be held annually
Editors all the country gave space the proposal This
not because they took the idea seriously because the
legislator who brought up the bill kill the was named
RAFT
Copyright 1897. syndoAts1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-25

"Will you please tell me IL
there is a star in the armament
known as the Edison star? Is
1t artificial? If so, how do they
do It I am asking to settle an
argument about the aforemen-
toned star.
"R. HI. NJ, New York"
Origin Of Legend
The legend was porn at the
time Of one OF the periodical re-
appearances Of the planet Venus
in her resplendent regalia as the
queen Of the evening stars. It
happened on that occasion that
Thomas A. Edison was making
his famous experiments at Menlo