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Evening star., 1927-02-16
CONGRESS GETS BILL
ON HIGHWAY CLOSING
Commissioners Ask Authority
Over All Thoroughfares to
I! Further Park Work.

The District Commissioners trans
mitted to Congress yesterday the draft
of a bill designed to give them au
thority to close streets. roads OF
highways, whether or not they are
parts of the highway plan.
The bill was drafted as result
Of a ruling by the corporation coun
sci that the Commissioners lack the
authority to close street that has
been dedicated in accordance with
the highway plan.
The Commissioners believe that the
proposed legislation is Of great inn
portance, in that the work of the
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission would be greatly facili.
tated by general legislation authoriz'
ing the close of roads on the high
way plan whenever changes In the
highway plan appear to be necessary
"Such legislation is essential IL the
park commission is to re-study the
highway plan and make changes tc
preserve the natural topography" the
Commissioners said in a report to Rep
resentative Zihlman, chairman of the
House District committee.
Several cases are now pending be
fore the park commission in which
the presence OF dedicated but un
opened streets hamper the rearrange
ment of the streets to the disadvan
tage of the land owners as well as
of the city. These minor cases can
not be handled satisfactorily by spe
cif1c legislation in each case, because
the time required to obtain such leg
islation would not make it possible
to prevent the construction of build
ings along streets shown on the high.
way PLAN"
Evening star., 1927-02-16
SH|PSTEAD BILL
IS GIVEN BOOST
Senate D. c. Committee Fa-
vors Building Restrictions
| Around u. S. Structures.

The Senate District committee YES
terday afternoon voted a favorable re
port on the Shipstead bill to regulate
private buildings in the vicinity ol
Federal structures. but decided TO hoid
up the Farmers Market measure until
the Commissioners say where they pro
pose to establish the farmers line
CARRYING out the direction of the
committee, Chairman Capper Will com
municate with the Commissioners 10
day to find out which site they favor
The House passed the bill authorizing
$500, 900 for site 10 be chosen by the
citv heads. The Senate committee
members were unwilling to report out
the House bill, feeling that they should
know what land the Commissioners in,
tend to acquire.
The Shipstead bill provides that if
a building is to be erected within 200
feet of a Federal structure and is 10
be more than 40 feet high. the plans
shall be approved by the Fine Arts
Commission before a building permit
is issued. 1t was explained at the
hearing last week that the purpose is
to protect Government buildings from
undesirable surrounding developments.
The committee adopted Senator
Copeland's amendment, providing that
around Lafayette Square buildings
may be erected not TO exceed IS feet,
but that when they go above 40 feet
the Fine Arts Commission shall pass
on the plans.
The committee named a suhcommit-
tee. composed of Senators Sackett,
Gould and Copeland, to make another
inspection of the proposed heating
plant Of the new Mckinley High
School, which Senator Copeland has
been endeavoring to prevent the Com
mtssioners from erecting on the corner
of Second and r streets northeast.
The Senator contends the heating
plant should be on a less conspicuous
part of the site.
Evening star., 1927-02-16
Evil Dreams.

For months ! viewed with fear and
dread the hour when | should go 10
bed and rest my weary frame, Tor
frightfui creams disturbed my rest
and made my sleep a ghastly jest, an
outrage ard shame. | was pursued
by demons dire that hooted like a
house afire and prodded me WITH
spears: or l was falling from a plane
through miles Of mist and fog and
rain and frozen atmospheres. OR
was prisoned in we'll and sending
mp a futile yell for help that was
delayed or chased by wolves across
he waste, and finding that, with all
my haste. ! could not make the grade.
Thus, thus | spent the weary night
and woke it morning in a fright that
turned my sideboards gray: and much
| feard my intellect was III the way
Of being wrecked. that | had brain
decay. One day I told my tale Of
woe, explained my fears 10 old Doc
Roe. who lives three doors northwest:
! took much trouble TO explain how
much | feared I'd go insa ne. by horrid
dreams opprest. The doc he squinted
at my tongue, and smote me roundly
in the lung, and monkeyed with my
wrist. 1T is your liver said the
doc. that's nearly backed You off
.!IS vain, anu iAot Soui iedu "lSt.
With this prescription you'll repair
to that brick drugstore over there and
buy three crates of pills; YOU take nine
green ones ere YOU eat. then IA pink
ones and repeat, and they will cure
your Ills. | took the good old docs
advice and now my sleep is sweet and
nice. ! slumber like child; I do not
view the night with dread, or kick
the footboard from the bed. or dish
up language wild How much of
anguish We'll endure before we go to
get a cure from one who knows the
ropes' We diagnose our divers ills
and feed ourselves improper pills and
health destroying dopes
WALT MASON.
Copyright. 1927
Evening star., 1927-02-16
DISCIPLINE POLICEMAN.
Ramstad Dropped from Force ant
Two Others Punished.

Disciplinary action was taken by
the Commissioners Yesterday against
three privates of the Metropolitan
Police force.
Carl Ramstad was ordered removed
from the force as result OF his con
viction before the police trial board
on charges of conduct unbecoming an
officer and conduct prejudicial to the
good order. reputation and discipline
or the Police Department. Mason r.
Mullln was fined 500 on a charge of
conduct unbecoming an officer. and
THOMAS M. Carter was suspended for
his alleged failure to take action look
ing to the enforcement of the prohibi.
ton law"
Evening star., 1927-02-16
MEN TO SERVE SUPPER.
Entertainment Scheduled in Grace
Episcopal Parish Hall.

A New England supper. to be do
mated, prepared and served by the
men of Grace Episcopal Church, will
be held in the parish hall of the
church, Ninth and D streets south.
west, from 4:30 to s pm tomorrow.
The committee in charge follows:
Rev. Meade Bolton MacBryde, rector,
chairman: James b. Price, William II.
Whiting, Merrill Sickler, Samuel g.
wise, William w. Carney. Ralph G.
Grinder. w. Winfield Hart, Joseph G..
Nagle and Louis B. Price.
Evening star., 1927-02-16
Aiken-AuguSta.

Mean temperature during January
and February at these popular resorts
1s so. Splendid golf courses with fif-
teen golf events. Other interesting
outdoor amusements. Reduced fares.
Excellent tourist hotels now open.
Through sleeping cars via Southern
Railway leave Washington daily 7:25
pm. Reservations and expert travel
information, 1910 II st. NV. Tel.
Main 5633-7063. 63.-Advertisement.
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
MERCHANDISING NUISANCE

HUFFMAN has recently flooded with neekties Several
 mail bags full of the merchandise sent unsolicited to nun dreds of citizens been received the Putnam posoice nothing of the unfair competition with local stores th form of selling g n imposition and q nuisance.
 Many recipients unsolicited merchandise believe they are under of obligation to the sender This not the iacl No person obliged the package from the postohee $ do Even if taken from the postohce still obligation the part of The recipient and the package unopened desk in drawer the sender has O legal remedy
 While is no great hardship remail the merchandise to the sender when there stamps enclosed this Is done the person who the goods often gets letter demanding payment ground that the merchandise has been ceived by the sender.
 If the merchandise kept for length of tune eNper has shown letter almost insulting m tone Is received demanding payment This effective where is umid however made under protest of the buyer hut erthecss made II doubtless due To this form of sale that imposition continued Ii the public would refuse to take unsolicited merchandise from he posoee the nuisance would cease.
 What wish impress upon people who reeeiHe mer handse through the mail that has not been ordered that u imposes obligation of kind upon them They need not be afraid refuse package If accepted without knowledge of ll obligation The only act that will place recipient under obligation the sender to the merchandise This would constitute legal acceptance of implied offer and would form binding contract obigatng the the merchandise pay for the article received
 There been talk of legislation stop the practice sending unsolicited merchandise through the mail but far as known bill that effect has before Congress From the point the public would the postofice department also legislation would meet with approval.
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Probate Court held at Thomp-
 son. Connecticut. within and for the
 District of Thompson, on the 2lst day of February. 1927. Present, Fred A. Munyan. Judge. Estate of Silas R. 1ashn late of Thompson in said Dis trict deceased Everett l.. Hunting ton. Executor. address R. F D. No. 1. Putnam. Conn. ORDERED-That six months from the date hereof be and the same are hereby appointed and limited for the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims against the same to the Executor; and that public notice be given of this order by posting a copy of this order on the signpost nearest to where the de- ceased last dwelt in the Town of Thompson, and publishing like copy in some newspaper having a circula- ton in said District. and due return make to this Court. FRED A. NUN VAN, Judge. Sc
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
, BY THE PATRIOT PRESS, INC.
MUST BE ON GUARD

LIBERALIZATION of property in the town of Putnam going Ie quietly Those in close touch with the situation say un officially that there little 10 doubt that the grand list will doubled when the reyauaton is completed This means total grand of approximately S13eo0000 possibly more
 Assuming that there the current expenses of inc town and city the increase in of taxable ry will allow the present rate of hryfour mills to be cut in half.
 However improvements that have held that be made by an extra assessment mill If the tax rate can be held down o eighteen or nineteen mills all that has been hoped for will have been compshed.
 was with the anticipation greatly reducing the tax rate that the revauaon proposed b the Putnam Chamber Of Commerce The New Industries Committee of the Chamber had become convinced that almost useless to try to get new industries o locate here with thyfoar mill tax in effect With substantially reduced there VI" b. renewed effort to bring industries to town
 There another angle the situation that in guar ters is causing little aneasnes Experience has shown that given money and opportunity to spend t. there are always some who resist the emptadon With grand lst o s3 000 00O or more this town large of mon ey by adding mills the rate of taxation Il anticipated that there who will have propositions o offer that will entail expenditure of and will Use the fact that Putnam has enhanced grand list argument for making the appropriation they seek.
 With grand list than doubled town and city oi- cals while least will have to be constantly on their
 guard against encroachment they will find the tax rate soaring again This been the experience in other towns where revauaon has added substantially to the grand list e Putnam will experience the condition l. has already h, stac that there those who only waiting untll the r reality to propose the expenditure ot large sars .hai they consider necessary improvements.
 The Board Sclecmen the Mayor and members of the Common a, have maintained strict policy of economy No one saH the policy carried e an extent that t will retard the r.are If be municipality Putnam should have what it nceds in n, economical fuuetonng of s municipal affairs and h,s H#eH. has had Ii the enhanced grand list makes possible and gtg to raf funds otsf and above the needed for current expenses without seriously burdeuug taxpayers hs money can b wisely used in the reduction the and ely debts with corresponding reduction iu the fixed interest charges
 We have confidence officials and believe that they will be on guard expenditures from the municipal treasury proposed by some enthusiastic citizen or group of citizens who have plan to offer which while will be a benefit Putnam, may well be allowed to wait while the town and city carrying the burden ol rather abnormal unhealthy If the is immediately run up again to twenty-five thirty mills he purpose ot the present revaluation will be defeated
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
LIQUIDATION SALE
 BY AUCTION

On Saturday. Feb 26. 1927. start ing at 10 o'clock A Nj. Rain or Shine of the -tock and fixtures of the store conducted by David Flagg fos a great many years at No. l9 Main St.. Putnam. Conn. consisting of dry goods of every description including sheets. pillow cases fancy goods, dress goods. towels. ladies and gentle mems stockings. eorsets. bed quilts. blankets. thread including q lot of silk haudkcrchiefs. braid buttons, some linen. a variety ef wall paper and many other items to be sold in lots to suit the purchasers
 Fixtures. etc, to be sold at Q clock P. NJ. consist of two show eas- es, four small counter end cases. two or three counters or tables. two or three tynewsiteTs, two large mirrors. one old fashioned mirror. one old fashioned store clock. several oi9 chairs. electric light fixtures and other items of a useful nature. Terms cash.
 CHARLES E. AVER,
 Trustee
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25

appreciation which eniurea has its roots deep in the aoi. gf definite ez- perience. The practical exploitation of a theory brings Go light many in- cidensals and unexpected details which have been loft quite outside the original plan of aecamPl uH- less the plan haH been made iu the clear fight of past experience. ith this sell established truth as bench mark training of youth might well couple the thought with practical tryout aiming to confirm and ciarify the quality of judgment used. An example of training along this line E exemplified in the planning and build ing of House No by students Of the carpentry department iu the State Trade school. Putnam.
 This problem had its inception m the drafting class periods Of eafpen- try students and involved prelimi- nary study of the site ss Co condition of lot, grades. and suitability for the design. Tentative plans were then drafted for seven room bungalow type house. This was criticized and corrected in various ways for conveni- enee of arrangement and desirabiiity Of construction as well as pleasing ap- pearance both interior and exterior.
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
MISCELLANEOUS
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At q Court of Probate holden at Woodstock, within and for the DistricE of Woodstock, on the 23rd day of February. 4. D. 1927. Present. Rob ert F. Harris, Judge. On motion of William F. Furey. Esq, Rust Build ing. Washington, D. C., attorney fot Mary Irene Roeth and Charles A. MeCarthy, executors of the will of John A. Stoutenburgh late of said Washington, D. C., deceased, and the owner of certain property in the Town of Woodstock, within said Ds- triet. This Court doth decree that six months from date hereof be allow cd and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executors or their attorney, and directs that pub lie notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in Putnam having a circulation iE said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the pubic sign-post in said Town of Woodstock. Certified from Record, ROBERT F. HARRIS, Judge.
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Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25

tawaugan village. It sets back from ihe highway on ground somewhat ele- Fated and from the house a fine sweep of the western country. the hills of Pemfret and beyond unfolds lt is q much more slightly spot than one pass ing along the state road would real lze without stopping to observe. The accompanying picture gives a correct idea of how House No. looks from the outside.
 We'll Finished
 Inside t is excellently well finished There are hard wood floors. onk and pine throughout lt ls handsomely and conveniently arranged There are an abundance of small cupboards and eiosefs large fireplace. A fine bathroom There are two sleeping Rooms and store room ou the second asaf careful inspection disclos ea. r. even au untraiucd eye that 5he work perfectly done That uo psIHs aere pared to have che inside fH exaetlg matched and put to- zeJhaH The house is also -ubstant. alIx built lt evidences -turdines- throughout and will withstand high winds if need be with mo fear of dis HrhHHer
 Before making che plans for the house pupils of thc drafting depart mtnt visited thr premjst- fo study the details af tho site The plans were drawn, criticized and corrected to comply with expressed wishes of the one who was to occupy it. The plans completed desired work was start ed- The cutlrp carpentry work was done hy Che pupils also the wiring. Superintendent II II Ellis asked to make some statement relative Co the way such a contract is handled sub mittcd the following concise state ment
 < Bench Mark
 A a general rule understanding
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
MASONIC BALL
Fourth Annual Event In Odd Fellows Hall, Friday,
 March 25

The fourth annual ball of Putnam Lodge al Masous. pat on exclusively for members of the craft. will be held lu Odd Fellows Hall. Friday evening March 2S The Ideal Orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music \ supper will bc served during inter mission in the hall across the way. formerly Red Mcn's Hall and there will hp some cabaret numbers during the evening The hall as usual. will bt prcttily decorated The committee in charge is as follows
 Thomas Bell chairman w. F. Moss. k F. Thurston. Ray sherman. Edward $ nutrcy Allie < King, Ev- erett Packard C Stanley Shaw Frederick Nj Prince, and L. Edwin HIll
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
TRADE SCHOOL PUPILS FINISH HOUSE NO. 4 7-ROOM
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 t ike watching aa artist daubing paint on hia canvas, now in one color. nov lH another, meaningless. daubs Co the uninitIated but when the pie ture Is completed then the 0nlo0ker stands back and makes an exciama- tlon denoting his enthusiasm at some thinR which he can see and under. stand the completed work the result of knowledge of the subject and un- tifiug effort. And this is what Is Co be seen and realized in inspecting House No. . of the Putnam State Trade sch3ol-the completed picture; the result of preparation and applied effort; the result of the theoretical knowledge obtained in the school ap- piled to lumber, wires and fixtures, for House No was not only built by pupils of the carpentering depart ment, it was wired for electricity by the pupils of the electrical depart ment.
 The home of Mir. Lathrop is on the east side of the road just south of At
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red and White Leghorn chicks. Perfect condition of breeders. Mahogany red. tested flock. wonderful layers. March. S22 per 100: April. S20 per 100. and May. SIS per 100. White Leghorns from accredited flock. Parent stock large producers and large eggs. Chicks, $20. After April 15 SIS per l00 Setting eggs in large lots Inspection solicited. Capacity 2,000 weekly. CHARLES SABIN SPALDING, Roseland Park Road. Woodstock. Conn. Tel. 292-3. s-14
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25

To lay tax to detray the current expenses of the city for the ensuing year and to name a date for collect ing the same
 The Common Council recommends that a tax of nine and one-half mills on the dollar be laid on the city grand list. to raise the appropriations voted at this meeting. The Council further recommends an additional tax of one and one-half mills on the dollar or said list for payment of interest and reduction of the principal of the sewer debt. both taxes to be collected on or before the 1lth day of July. 1927.
 To authorize the Common Council to borrow sufficient sum of money to meet the current expenses of the city and all appropriations made at this meeting until the taxes are col- lected or the payment of the same IS otherwise provided for
 To do any other business suitable Go come before said meeting.
 CHARLES RICHARD,
 Acting Mayor. T. P. RYAN. Clerk
 Dated February IS. 1927
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25

the owner outliniHe hls desires on all points necessary ta make the plan conform to personal @ishes
 Draw Actual Plans
 The preliminary study completed and revised actual plans for construe- ion were next iu order These iu- yolved the technE of construction. suitability of materials sizes of vari- ous members for laads tu be carried, and other items af building and en- gineering practice h hen plans were completed and carefully checked for rny naccuracy Of mathematics or laX= out. complete H of materials WIS taken from plan determine cost. Estimates were E=Ee1Fed from local firms for ulumhiHH heating. masonry work and plaster an che eleetrleti students made a asaaa and estimate of wiring install 'aasH
 Contract and aeef5e8tioHs were s.ened and @aFs E4ffea fhe latter part of July tazt fhe work pro erassed satisfart .ly te completion and was delivered t8 the owner. com nlcte in all defafis. on January 23 1927
 The entire carpentry work from the Iayiug of zthe zlls ta ths building If cabinets and placing af interior hard ware was done wholly by Inc students under the cHrrful and strict super vision of the carpentry instructor the more advanced students acting as leaders in more important phases If the work The boys are justly proud of their success in this accomplishment and they have made q satisfactory beginning in testing the value uf the plan by practical performance Such training tends to give balance to thought and an appreciation ef true values to say nothing of the lasting satisfaction that comes from the iustiiablc pride in work well per formed
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25

Dr. Holt took hold in vigorous manner and was instru mental in raising considerable college purposes the fund to be added O later on.
 Dr. Holt has emphasized that he intention of trying enlarge the institution but that bring Rol ns College high standard with national reputation
 While Dr. Hots active business life has been in New York he is claimed Woodstock boy and has spent his summers the neghbong for many years and still has fine summer place Woodstock Hill where it expected he will continue during the summer months and
 with his family enjoy familiar the nome folks" he
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
P. H. s. DANCE

The Putnam High School Athletic Association held a dance iu the school auditorium Inst Friday evening The proceeds more than covered all cX- penses. Music was furnished by the Lyric orchestra from Willimantic
 The patron and patronesses were Mir. and Mrs Ralph Jenkins. Mrs White and Miss Kent AleNine Roth w=ll Was chairman. with Eleanor lrs- Hr and Edward Authier as assistants Rachel Hurlhut had charge of re- treatments Jeanette Green. business manager made the dance a success by her executive ability Everyone had a nnnd time
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
SECOND DECREE NEXT WEEK

Israel Putnam Lodge of Odd Eel lows will initiate candidates in the sec eud degree at the regular meeting next Tuesday night Last Tuesday night the candidates were instructed in the first degree before q large gathering 0f members The work was impress
 lively performed, and substantial luncheon was provided after the meet
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
DIR. HOLT IKAuGuRATED

CONNECTICUT and especially Windham County has more = than passing the formal inauguration of nr Hamilton Hoh President of Rollins College It year and half ago that Dr. Holt went to Florida following the sud
 den that he had been called to the oldest ns
 ton of it's kind in southern state stated at the time that his acceptance made condonay He to take the post on trial or probation before deciding wheth CT or not he would his tentative eepance permanent
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-25
INCOME TAXES

United States Deputy Collector ef Internal Revenue Leon T. Wilson of this city will be at the office of the city clerk. common council chamber. on February 24 Co 2S inclusive to receive income tax returns and to assist any who may desire Co make return.