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Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06

any other reason. the water suppiy would be immediately cut off.
 Eliminate Domestic Supply
 In attacking the problem the com mittee has apparently eliminated the matter of domestic consumption, feel ing that fl that was the only feature to be considered the city is quite well taken care of now, except for ono or two points on high ground in the city limits This leaves but one factor Co be determined the best ne- thod of furnishing the city with ade- quate water pressure tn anticipation of all needs in case of a fire in any part of the city and of any magnitude.
 In arriving at it's conclusion the committee Is apparently Co be guided to great extent. by the engineer of the New England Insurance Exchange sa that when Che water system has been remodeled the property owners may realize something on the invest ment in the way of reduced fire pre- miuma II this k to be brought about it must be done through the lnsu- rance Exchange and the only way C. bring it about Is to satisfy the Ex= change a tbe manner If remedeling the water works plants. This point Was made plain by Mir Thurst0na who said iu substance.
 afhc special committee mel AnfA
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of Daniel A. Sullivan of Thompson, Saturday night The officers found both men drunk and learned that both had been driving the automo- bile
 Saturday morning Arthur CussoH of Ballouville was fined. He was in q car on Livery street. Friday night and with him were Dewey Tet~es l; If Putnam and Zepherin Fortier, who has been staying in Ballouville. All were drunk Tetreault will have Co report to Probation Officer Peter \ Gardner every week for six months. Fartier was fined $20 and costs and went To is1l.
 The other cases were those of Aa- eus.as Raeue aHd Joseph Beaudry Acril 18th, and Conrad Nalles. AprA 25th.
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06

Fire fighters are some times called fire eaters. Putnam 6remen may be both but they are also fond of hot dishes that are tasty. Tuesday eve ming msmbeu of No. l Company gathered in the banquet room al head quarters where fine chicken pie supper was servsd Chief Thurstou was at the Common council meeting but had his inn aes with the men of Hook and Ladder Company the fol. lowing evening
 The Hook sred roast beei and
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06

Edward Harris, an artist Of Provi- denee, knocked over hydrant on Woodstoek avenue, Sunday night. and created thereby a gushing fountain of water from pretty Roseland Lake. Arts, Harris did not appreciate his creation, in fact he did not even re- main to eritieise the idea and thereby got into trouble with the police.
 Winthrop Butts of Woodstock wit messed the artist as he drove his auto mobile into the city's fire plug and bowled it over. When the driver did
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06
THREE VETERANS OF
 PIE D. IGNORED GUESTS

roast pork at their affair. which was graced not only by the department chief but by Acting Mayer Charles A.. Richard The occasion was of unusual interest as three of the oldest members of the Hook < Ladder Company were singled out for honors. Short speeehr
 we're made by the chief and the act ing mayor in presenting certificates of saryicp and silver service badges Co William Murray. member of the com rauE Tor the past thirty five years. Henry Nc'eb, member for thirtg three years. and Rosario Mayotte, member for seventeen years. There were cheers and a tiger for the old vefcr ans who are still active and going
 tF1rE.
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06
hnferS TWo Tanks On East Side or City
 Ls Solution or Water Works Problem

Thurston of Arbitration Committee Makes Informal Report Committees Progress-Forma Report Delayed to Hear Engineer P C. Charnock of New England Insurance Exchange~-Domeste Supply Eliminated.-Fire Hazard Determining Faetor.-Danger at Little River Bridge in Symonds' Plans.-Plan Passed over-Two Tanks Better Than one-citys Prospective Growth Faetor.-Rumors of Projects-Matter of Mains.-Dead Ends.-No Loops Putnam In Glass D-Concrete and Iron Both Used Fs~ Tanks-Fire Equipment Not Up to Standard-Putnam tu Class Out of 10 casses-Almost at Foot.-Report of Progress Accepted By Council.
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06
ARTIST SAW NOTHING
 ARTISTIC IN HIS WORK

not rama. a to take care of Che damage the police were informed and just be fore Harris reached the Rhode Island line he was overhauled by Sergeant Lizard and Patrulman SponceE.
 In the city court Monday morning, the Providence art dispenser failed to convince Deputy Judge Macdonald that he. the artist did not realize that he had done any damage He was charged with evading responsibility after the accident. was convinced, and fined the minimum fine of S5O. He also agreed to pay the city for the damage he caused
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06
Tedeschi Murdered His Common Law Wife lo
 Williamsvilie
Thanksgiving Day With Liquor. Cards
 and Killing

Alexander Tcdeschi, of Killingly, n grey haired old man of 6s. walked forth from the somber walls of tho states prison at Wcthersheld- which had been his only home for twenty years. Monday evening. free man. X brother was waiting Co care Tor him for the rest of his life.
 Tedeschi was sentenced to life i'm prisonment in the superior court or Windham county in 1907, after had plead guilty to muf aer 41 ts second degree He Was itfa 8 r7-- ping young fellow f
 appearance and ea
 of afluenea t.
 There was d shephar3 H oig country who tended hoek of sheep belonging Co Che Tedesehi family and Alexander fell in love with her Later he came to thls country with the pro= mise of the sherherdess that she would remain true to him. The oung woman went Co France and tsere married Her husband died aud she came Co this country and found the lover of her girlhood days and lived with him in Williumsvlle in the town of Killiugly as his common law wife. Four children were born to them.
 Murdered for Interfering
 Thanksgiving day twenty years ago there was a card game and drinking in the TedeHchi home. A row start. ed and the woman interfered. Tede- schi turned on the woman and drew revolver She was holding . child in her arms and as she fled through the doorway of her home. Tedeschi shot her twice. It is said that many other shots were fired in the home that day by the enraged Tedeschi but for tunately no other shots found human target.
 Tedesehi was arrested The wo- man died. He was charged with mur- der in the first degree but was allowed fo plead guilty to second degree mur- der and was sentenced to prison for the rest of his natural life.
 At the hearing of the board Of par dons Tedasrhi mgs represented sy William c. Baxter. agent for the State Prison Association. It WAS the lifer's first appearance before the board and an eloquent appeal was made in his behalf after the circum- stances which led Co Tedeschi's coha- bltation with the girl who followed him 10 this country had been outlined,
 Mr Baxter told of the deep refi- gious beliefs of Tedeschi. illustrating this by reading letters sent by Te- aesehi to relatives and stated that a brother was waiting to give him a place in his own home and care for him the rest of his life
 Had No Feeling
 States Attorney Howard Bradford of Putnam, briefly recalled the his- tory ef the eohabHation. reminding the board that Tedeschi had lived with the woman he killed for five years in Massachusetts. Connecticut and Rhode Island and that she had four llegitimate children by him He said. however. that he had no feeling in the cnse.
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06
BACK FROM CUBA

Asa Ross returned Inst Friday eye ming from 9 months trip % Florida and Cuba Mir Ross had been in Florida before but t was his first trip to Cuba. which he found a delightful country
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06
BOY MAYOR PRO ITEM ACTS
 AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Frederick Alvord, P. H. S., Con- ducts Common Council
 Meeting Like Veteran
Bushes. Transacted With Regularity
 And Despatch

Frederick Alvord. Putnam High school pupil. has the distinction Of being the first boy, and the only boy, that ever occupied the mayors chair in the common council chamber and conducted meeting of the common council of the city of Putnam.
 Young Alvord was elected mayor fer Boys Week It so happened that the regular meeting of the council came this week and as the meeting was about Co be called to order Acting Ma yor Charles Richard introduced the young man stating that he would pre- side at the meeting as mayor pro tenn
 The young chief executive rapped for order and instructed City Clerk Thomas r. Ryan to call the roll. The only absentee was Alderman Car oil. So we'll did the mayor protem iill his honored position that had per. son been brought into the room hlmdfolded he would not have req. lized that any but duly elected and qualified official was occupying tha chair of His Honor.
 Conducts Meeting
 Mayor Protem Aivord was cred To himself and to his school. Il E ta be regretted that no delegation of boys was present to watch the pro cadlne- conducted by one of then meu4bsr= The mayor protem cal lied for tHe business in the regulal course. R1t the motions and declared taa votes Vlfbzcafee hit of nromp me Helank the matter seriously ang ms. aae=aea= r seen te smile Hem k.rs of tbe council also took the mat t6r seriously aud pald strict attention ta the business iH hand The result was | much shorter meeting than E
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Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06

Tho euarautorz of Putnam Chau- tsuqun will hold q meeting in the office af County Cl.rk F. NJ Warner in the Court House block. Tuesday evening May la at eight o'clock. when Burt P McKiuuie will be present and out line plans for this years Chautau4ua
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06

At the time the above compilation was made not all had been heard from. IL is estimated that at least $500 has been raised. Time enters into the appeal as the money is need ed at once. Putnam has sent checks several times. Attention is called to a letter in another column written by a woman on the scene. It was written before conditions became so critical as now but is a word pie ture that shows how much work there is to be done.
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06

Rev. James F. English will deliver an address at the laying of the corner stone for the new church in Elmwood. Conn, Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06

George E. Bronssesu, George r. Miner and Ray C Bosworth attend ed the i00th anniversary of Templnr Masonry held in New Haven this week
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06
RESPONDENT ASHFORD
 MAN COMMITS SUICIDE

ing down into the well she saw her
 uncle's hat floating oa the water. Neiehbors were notified and Joseph Gambert and John Ballough succeeded in removing the body. The medical
 examiner pronounced Il case or suicide
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06

Mrs Peter E. Belair. Providence street returned Friday after spend ing a few days with her sister. Mrs. James E. Leland of Worcester.
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06

Mrs. Mack L. Futile Of New Haven has announced the engagement Of her daughter. Miss Florence A. fttzger- aid. to John F. Slattery of Pomfret. The wedding will take place in June. Miss Fitzgerald was formerly teacher in the Gary district school, Putnam. Mr. Slattery is employed in the office of the National Rhea Company this city
Putnam patriot., 1927-05-06
RED CROSS QUOTA FOR
 REFUGEES IS DOUBLED

ways and means to help swell the fund Putnam District responded generously to the first appeal and now that the quota has been neces- sarially doubled more efforts Twill be necessary.
 On Tuesday the following figures were compiled as funds in the hands
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Evening star., 1927-09-08
BOILING FIELD SEES
PITCAIRN MAIL PLANE
Two "Ships" Arrive From Philadel-
phia on New York-Atlanta
Route Survey.

Two airplanes Of Pitcairn Aviation
Inc, Of Philadelphia, the concern
which holds the air mail contract be.
tween New York and Atlanta, sched.
uled to begin about November /. ar
rived at Boiling Field this morning in
the driving rain and after a few
minutes rest. took off for Spartan
burg, S. c..
Harold Pitcairn, president of the
concern, piloted the Mailwing, a
single.seater plane fitted with a mail
compartment and powered with a
Wright whirlwind engine. This is the
type that will be used on the New
York.Atlanta air mail service. The
other plane was q two-seated light
commercial craft known as the
Growing, and was piloted by Sterling
Smith. It is a much slower plane.
being equipped with an OX-5 engine.
Mr.. Pitcairn said the flight was
undertaken to make an inspection of
facilities at Spartanburg, S. c., one
of the stops on the air mail route.
He declared his concern was ready to
begin operation of the airway just as
soon as the Department of Commerce
completes the lighting of the route.
Evening star., 1927-09-08
UN|ONLABORHEADS
TO VISIT AIR POST
President Green and Others
Will Be Guests at Boil
ing Field.

The first official inspection of an
Army Air Corps post by leaders Of
American labor was in prospect at
Boiling Field this afternoon.
President Green Of the American
Federation Of Labor, the vice presi-
dents Of the organization and the
heads OF the federation's brotherhood
were invited to make the inspection
by Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall.
chief Of staff, and opportunities to fly
in Army planes were extended them.
Liuet. Lester j. Maitland, california;
Hawaii airman, and Capt. Ira B! Eaker
of the Army pan-American flight, were
assigned to pilot the planes for the
labor officials journeys.
Boiling Field was selected as repre-
senting the farthest advancement in
Army Air Corps stations, due to the
fact that 1t occupies an experimental
status and Is in the midst Of new
problems for the conduct Of Air Corps
matters. Maj. Harvey B. s. Burwell,
commanding officer Of the field, and
his staff were ready this afternoon to
greet the visitors and escort them
about the field. Although Maj. Bur-
well is short Of airplanes at present.
a new bomber, built by the keystone
Aircraft Corporation at Bristol, Pa,
was at the disposal OF the visitors.
Lieut.. E. r. McReynolds. formerly on
duty at Boiling Field, but now at.
tached to Langley Field, Hampton,
Va. brought the plane in yesterday
afternoon, and will take it to Langley
Field late today or tomorrow. The
bomber is equipped with two Liberty
engines.
The visitors were to reach Boiling
Field following a luncheon, at which
several Army and aviation leaders
were invited guests.
Evening star., 1927-09-08
BUSES HERE TO STAY
RAILROAD Men TOLD
Steam Carriers Not Opposed to De,
velopment, J. M. Fitzgerald Says
at Rotary Luncheon.

Declaring that motor transportation
Is economically sound and here ia
stay" John NJ. Fitzgerald. New York
City associate of the Eastern Rail.
road Presidents conference, speaking
at the Rotary Clubs luncheon in the
Willard Hotel yesterday, denied that
railroads are opposed to the progress
of bus transportation. He contended,
however, that all transportation facil.
tiles will be protected better when the
economic limitations of motor vehicles
are realized.
Contrary to public opinion, the rail-
roads are not opposed to the develop.
ment Of motor transportation" Mr..
Fitzgerald said. 1.-THE railroads are
as keen as anybody else to have good
roads. Contrary, too, to popular be-
lief, the railroads have gained more
revenue from the bus development 1t.
self than the busses have taken away
from the railroads-this through the
simple experiment Of handling the
busses' own equipment.
but there are economic limitations
to motor transportation, and when
these are found-and they rapidly
are being reached-the better off we'll
be. 1t seems logical that the bus field
lies somewhere around the 40,mile
distance limit, and If this is proved
to be so, then we must expetc to have
the railroads take up and carry on
where the motors leave off,"
Referring to aviation as a CONNER
cial transportation field, Mr.. Fitz-
gerald said that at present it Is en-.
tirely within the experimental stage.
In Europe, he said, where large
commercial aviation companies are
operating, 42 per cent of the air trav-
cling between France and neighboring
countries is done by Americans. Most
of the air travelling is done by pas
sengers seeking a thrill rather than
the everyday business commuter. he
contended.
Evening star., 1927-09-08
TURKEY Is UPHELD
BY HAGUE TRIBUNAL
Arrest Of French Ship Commander
Declared Not Violation of
International Law.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sep.
tember 8.-The Permanent Court OF
International Justice yesterday pro-
nounced judgment in the Lotus case
between France and Turkey, holding
that Turkeys action did not consti-
tute a violation Of the principles OF
international law. The judges were
equally divided, and the president of
the court cast the deciding vote.
The so-called Lotus case grew out
Of the collision between the French
mail steamer Lotus and the Turkish
coast vessel Bozkurt in Greek waters
near Mytilene on August 4, 1925.
Eight members of the Bozkurt's crew
were lost.
The Turkish authorities arrested
Lieut.. Desmons, commander of the
Lotus, and held him despite protests
from the French government. Subse-
quently he was tried, convicted and
sentenced to 60 days imprisonment.
Later he was allowed to return home
pending an appeal.
The dispute between France and
Turkey over the incident continued
for some time. Turkey contended
that Desmons was guilty of negli-
gence, which caused the loss of he
lives OF Turkish nationals and con-
sequently Turkey was justified in ar
resting him in Turkish waters.
France maintained that only French
tribunals had the right to try French
nationals for crimes committed on the
high seas.
Ultimately it was decided to sub.
NIT the question to the Court of In.
ternational Justice.
Evening star., 1927-09-08
BORAH BOOM SPONSORED
BY IDAHO REPUBLICAN
Senator's Services Cited in State
ment Urging Him for
Presidency.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOISE, Idaho, September S.-John
McMurray Of Oakley, Idaho, chairman
Of the Republican State central COM
mittee, in a letter yesterday to county
chairmen called upon them to organ
ize precinct committeeman in cam
paign to secure the nomination of
United States. Senator William E.
Borah at the Republican national con.
vention.
Mr.. McMurray's letter declares Bo-
rah's varied experience Qualities him
as q fitting parsonage to be added to
the galaxy of our Chief Executives" "
"Once q State figure" the letter
continues, Senator Borah passed on to
become a national statesman Of great
magnitude and prestige. In less than
a decade he has become a statesman
of international renown, loved and re.
spected by the rank and file of all ma.
tions."
Evening star., 1927-09-08
Black Maria Ends Six-Year Service,
Being Replaced by New Police Wagon

The most unpopular passenger
carrying vehicle in Washington was
retired yesterday after more than six
years of steady service.
Officially known as the prison
van, used for transporting prisoners
from the precincts to Police Court
and then for transferring large
proportion of the same prisoners to
the Jail, but unofficially and generally
known as the "Black Maria. the
veteran vehicle chugged it's two
cyclinder way into the police de-
partment's repair shop for good.
1t was replaced promptly by a
modern six-cyclinder wagon, capable
Of carrying more prisoners at a
faster speed. Beginning today. pris-
oners will start serving their sem
Evening star., 1927-09-08

tences earlier by several minutes. for
the new machine will not take as
much time to go from the police
station to the Jail as required by the
old BLACK Maria"
The veteran vehicle, honorably re-
tired, hauled more than $4,000 pris-
oners since the May day in 1921 she
started taking men and women on
their sad rides. Some Of the pas
sengers have been gay, others have
been sorrowful. some have been carted
to court for trivial offenses, others
have been taken there for serious
crimes, and to still others the ride
to the Jail has been to the gallows
or represented the final ride before
being taken to the penitentiary for
the rest Of their days.
Evening star., 1927-09-08
AUXILIARY IS FORMED.
Rural Mail Carriers Joined by
Women's Organization. -

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, September
s R).-A National Woman's Aux
iliary to the National Federation of
Rural Letter Carriers was formed
here yesterday and officers were in
stalled by Judd Austin of Independ- =
ence, Kans.. president of the Fedora
ton of Rural Letter Carriers, in con-
vention here.
Officers included Mrs. F. s. Hessel-
roth of Brahm, Mimi, president;
Mrs. Judd Austin. independence,
Kans., vice president; Mrs. John
Culberth, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, secre-
tary, and Mrs. Henry A. Petschow of
Pipestone, Mimi, treasurer.
Representative Clyde Kelly Of
Pennsylvania was the principal
speaker at banquet last night of
the Rural Letter Carriers and the
National Federation of Post Office
Clerks. -
Evening star., 1927-09-08
"DEFUNCT" OIL FIELD
YIELDS HUGE GUSHER
1000 Barrels an Hour Is Estimated
Output Near Beaumont, Tex.
Lake Is Created.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BEAUMONT, Tex, September g.
Another huge gusher ran wild in the
famed Epindletop field near here to.
day in lake of oil roped off by po.
lice and firemen to keep spectators
from starting a fire. The flow was
estimated at approximately 1000 bar
rels an hour.
The we'll came in Tuesday with a
flow Of about 1000 barrels a day at
the 5,000-foot level. When the tools
were removed yesterday, drillers lost
control as the pressure increased.
Active development in the Spindletop
field virtually ceased a decade ago,
when it was believed that the dome
had yielded most of it's oil. Compare.
lively recent exploration Of deeper
levels resulted in more production.
One Of the first wells drilled in 1901
was rated at 10000 barrels a day.