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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19
VOTERS ACCEPTED GIFT AT ANNUAL CITY MEETING
WILKINSON PARK ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED IN
1905 TO PRESERVE VALUABLE PLOT
Only of Original Committee of Thirty Now Living
Three of the Five Trustees.

The city Of Putnam now has title TO
Wilkinson Park on Pomfret street,
overlooking Cargill Falls. This was
made possible by the offer of the sur
viving trustees Of the Wilkinson Park
Association, Byron d. Bugbee. Charles
II. Brown, and Ellsworth L. Kelley, in
whom the title TO the property was
vested, Offering to transfer the prop
erty TO the city by quit claim deed and
an acceptance of the offer by the citi-
zens at the last annual city meeting.
Since the citizens voted to accept the
gift the deed has been passed and re-
corded.
Thus the city owns its first munich
pal park. While, on account of the
small area covered by Wilkinson Park,
it has often been spoken Of lightly,
and there are those who have been
prone TO make it a butt Of jokes Of
questionable taste, II is really one of
the beauty spots of Eastern Connecti-
cut. From the west end Of the park
and from the nearby Memorial Bridge,
hundreds of tourists yearly admire the
picturesqueness of the waterfall as it
rushes over the rugged rocks beneath.
Little Breathing Spot
This little breathing spot, almost in
the heart Of the city's business section,
is also resorted to during the warm
summer days and evenings. While the
trustees have had small, If any, funds
to spend in the upkeep of the park,
now that IL is municipality owned 1t
will be the wish Of the citizens that ii
be kept in first-class condition and ev-
erything possible done TO add 70 its at
Effectiveness.
That the little plot of land has been
reserved as park is due to the far
/ sightedness of group of public-spir-
tied Putnam citizens. II became gem
orally known that this tract of land
was 10 be sold. IL was at once real
lied that If purchased by private in
terests and devoted to business pur-
poses the fine old trees would be cut
down. buildings would spring up on
the plot, and opportunity 10 purchase
it for park purposes would be gone
forever. This group Of citizens there
fore acted quickly.
Citizens Organize
Fl y fitttAHE u "A Ntit~SifltA &4AtNeHo
Committee" was held in the common
council chamber, Monday evening,
July 81, 1905. to devise ways and
means of securing this land for pub
lie park. The following officers were
elected:
4 Permanent chairman, Byron ID. Bug
bee; secretary, Mrs. Mary II. Med
bury; treasurer, Charles IL. Brown. 1t
was decided TO enlarge the committee
to thirty, the members being:
Byron d. Bugbee, Silas NJ. Vince
lock, George +. Dresser, George A.
Hammond, Charles IL. Brown, Richard
German, w. f. Rafferty,, Allen w.
Bowen, Edward Mullan, DIR. Omer La
Rue, Charles f. Searls, John F. Car
penter, E. NJ. Wheaton, Chester Z.
Child, J. Richard Carpenter, John Ash,
George S. Bradley, Isaac Champeau,
Archie Macdonald, Ernest b. Kent,
John A. Dady, Mrs. ]. B. Kent. Mrs.
George II. Nichols, Mrs. George L.
Shaw, Mrs. F. W. Perry. Mrs. F. A.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19

action is necessary in order TO pre-
serve the grand old trees and provide
a breathing space for those who wish
to enjoy the delights of this beautiful
spot, a committee Of citizens have Sc
cured an option on the property and
hope 10 raise $4,000 with which to
purchase the same, and make the nee
essary improvements, making this, the
beginning Of a series Of parks for our
city. Many have responded generous
ly; il is nevertheless our earnest wish
to make the subscription list a broad
one. Accordingly we are bringing our
work to the attention Of large num-
Der, in the hope that it viii meet with
their approval and induce them TO con-
tribute something 10 its success.
"All contributions sent TO Charles
II. Brown, Treasurer, Putnam, Conn,
will be duly credited and publicly ac-
knowledged. Byron b. Bugbee, Presi-
dent; Mrs. Mary H. Medbury. Secre-
tary. Putnam, Conn, Oct. l, 1905"
Bits of History
II also carried "Bits Of History.
which Is herewith reprinted that Il
may be preserved:
John Sabin Of Pomfret built the
first bridge in 1922. just below the
falls, at cost Of e120.
David Howe In 1880 erected the
first grist mill.
I'm 1887 Captain Benjamin Cargill
built a new mill-house and set up
three complete sets Of grist-mills and
a bolting-milp together with a black
smiths shop and two trip-hammers, a
fulling-mill, "a mill 70 grind scythes,
and a mill to churn butter
"In January, 1906, Ozias Wilkinson
with his sons, Abraham, Isaac, David.
Daniel and Smith. and several others
came from Pawtucket where they had
worked on the first cotton spinning ma
chinery in this country, selected Car
gin Falls as the site Of the first cotton
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19
IT'S COMING OUT in THE WASH

When an American sends his shirt
to the laundry and il comes back with
the silk stripes missing, he sees red
and damns the laundry. But Il isn't
all the laundry's fault. To set mat
tiers right, the laundrymen organized
the American Institute Of Launder-
ing, another example Of trade associa-
ton enterprise.
"The theory back Of is work." says
the Nations Business" was not 70
rectify the wrong which the laundry
customer felt was done him by the
shrinkage Of his linen suit or because
the buttons on his clothes became a
gelatinous mass after cleansing.
THE purpose was more far-reaeh-
ing, farther-seeing. II was 70 pre-
vent fabric that would shrink, dyes
that would run, buttons that melt in
water, cloth that would fall apart,
from ever reaching a laundry. That
meant the prevention Of such low
standards Of manufacture as these
things represented.
ITO bring about such a trade con-
dition presented the problems Of join
ing the interests Of the laundry with
the interests Of the makers Of textile
manufacturers Of dyes and the con-
verters Of dyes into cloth, the makers
of clothes from the dyed fabrics and
the retailers Of the finished goods"
There's a lot coming out in the
wash.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19
ToURIsM AND THE FRANC

The ubiquitous American tourist Is
doing his full share toward setting the
world on its feet
ssTourism," says an article in the
Nations Business, sis an extremely
important factor toward helping
France put its finance Alright.
sit creates huge demand for
francs even during a falling foreign
exchange market
Tourist agencies assert that the
temporary migration Of Americans
this summer is greater than ever be-
fore.
"Thus France imports gold dollars
and exchanges for them sensations
and culture which are taken away By
the sightseers without impairing the
French sources Of supply.
Tourist expenditures constitute q
colossal invisible item in the balance
Of trade. lie Matin" estimates that
foreign tourists win spend fifteen bill
lion francs this year in sampling
French wines, in the night clubs, at
the rcvues, for accommodations at the
hotels. including the ubiquitous "pour-
boire," and for fees at the great ma
tional art galleries and museums.
THE value to France Of the huge
luxury expenditures is less in the
amount than in the fact that il creates
foreign exchange, absorbing huge
quantities Of franc bills which clamor
for alien bidders"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19
DEED PASSED and CITY NOW
OWNS ITS FIRST and ONLY PARK

mill in Connecticut, and organized as
The Pomfret Manufacturing Co., this
being the third cotton mill in the
United States.
"A deed of the Min privilege and
about 1000 acres OF land adjoining
was secured for $4,000, comprising
what is now the present site of the
thriving city Of Putnam. The affairs
Of the Company were managed with
great shrewdness and ability by Smith
Wilkinson. who planned the raising OF
the frame of the factory on July 9Th,
1906, enlistingpopular sympathy and
cooperation in the enterprise. As
many as 1000 people came together 10
help and look on, and as free punch
was furnished 20 all, il was a most
agreeable change from the customary
formal celebration
From the time Of the Wilkinsons 10
the present, the history Of the indus
tries clustering about Cargill Falls Is
one of which Windham County may
be justly proud.
Previous 10 1919, this was known
as "Pomfret Factory" II was then
proposed 70 incorporate new town
ship from parts Of the towns of
Thompson, killingly, Pomfret. and
Woodstock. Accordingly the matter
was brought before the Legislature;
the petition, however, was rejected and
the old towns fatty refused 10 part
with their territory.
THE conflict lasted for six years
and was conducted on both sides with
great spirit and bravery. In the sec
ond petition Woodstock was dropped,
still the fates for a time seemed TO IA
vor the old towns. The adoption Of
the name of Putnam in the last stages
of the controversy was a harbinger OF
victory. No name could have been so
appropriate. Every characteristic
trait of the Old General had been
shown in the struggle. The fight with
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19

one wolf was surpassed by that with
the three old towns. In July, 1856,
the new town was Incorporated and
Putnam celebrated her victory on the
anniversary Of our National hide
pendence."
On the last page was a poem writ
ten by Jessie Erskine Dow, son Of DR..
Daniel Dow of Thompson, Sweet
Vale Of Pomfret"
Deed Executed
In May 1912 Sarah =. Harris and
Stephen c. Harris Of Providence, and
Robert Harris of Pomfret. trustees
under the win Of Thomas HAMS of
Providence, empowered under said
win 10 sell, at their discretion, execut-
ed a warranty deed of the property.
The grantees were the trustees OF the
Wilkinson Park Association, Messrs.
Bugbee, Brown, Shaw, Wheaton and
Kelley. The deed, however, was not
passed until October cath, when Il
was filed for record in Vol. % Of
the Putnam land records, pages 800
and 1866.
For the past sixteen years, there
fore, Wilkinson Park has been held
BY the said trustees. When Mr.. Bug
bee. as president Of the association.
and one Of the three surviving trust
ees, appeared before the council and
offered to deliver quit claim deed
of the park TO the city he stated that
Il was felt that this was the best way
to perpetuate It's ownership, to assure
its being maintained for the public,
and 70 assure is being properly cared
for. 1t was decided by the corpora
ton council Of the city, Attorney E.
G. Morse, that 20 make the accept
ance Of the gift legal II should be
voted upon at the annual city meet
ing. This was done. The vote was TO
accept the valuable property, and the
city now owns It's first public park.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19
BRIDGEPORT SUSPECTS
NOT PUTNAM BURGLARS

The investigation Of the three ne
groes arrested in Bridgeport after
several store breaks as the possible
perpetrators Of the Dupre store bur-
giary in this city, has a closed book as
far as this angle Of the local crime IS
concerned. After much questioning
and careful checkup Of the three
men the Bridgeport police have be-
come convinced that their prisoners
had nothing TO do with the Putnam
affair and have so notified the Put
nam police department.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19

Morrell. Mrs. J. +. Sheppard. Mrs. r.
j. Daniels, Mrs. II. II. Davenport,
Mrs. NJ. II. Medbury. (Only fourteen
members Of this committee are still
living).
Many plans were introduced at the
meeting for raising the money 10
finance the proposition. Il was de-
sired to raise $4,000 10 make the pur-
chase and for necessary improve
ments. Ii was finally decided to raise
the money by popular subscription.
Subscription papers We're drawn up
and circulated. Amounts Of the indi-
vidual subscriptions ranged from fifty
cents 10 one hundred dollars. A four
page pamphlet was printed and dis
tributed. II carried an appeal TO "All
Loyal Citizens of the Commonwealth
and to "All Loyal Friends Of Putnam"
as follows:
The Appeal
"Sitdated near the centre of the
town of Putnam, on the Quinebaug
River, are the Cargill Falls, justly re-
nowned and famous in the history Of
this section. No more beautiful or pic
turesque falls are to be found in New
England, a Mecca for lovers Of charm
ing scenery and a favorite subject for
artists.
"A tract of land, lying Just east,
bordering on the river and pomfret
Street, has recently been offered for
sale; fearing the encroachment Of
business upon this wonderful bit of
nature, and realizing that immediate
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19

The Jordan Valley, more than
thousand feet below sea level, is one
Of the lowest spots on the earth's
surface. The fish and vegetation there
are characteristic not Of Asia but
Africa.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-07-19

Gas cartridges. TO be fred at
thieves through kcyholes. are now
part Of the Cleveland police equip
ment. The gas has temporary blind
ing effect but does not result in per-
manent injury.
, 1928-11-09
1O.OO-1O.O6.

1U.UU-lU.U 10.
Announcement by Mr.. Shankland.
TO- 6-10. 20.
Music by pupils Chorus, Washington
Schools Washington, Fair Capital, by
Barnes Inter-High Festival Male Chorus
The Man Without a Country by Ho-
mer First Part)
Inter-Hlgh Festival Chorus.
.10:20-10:28
Address, Paul V. McNutt, National
Commander, The American Legion Is
Minutes)-
10:28-10:36.
Address, Cornelia S. Adair, Past Pre-
sident, The National Education Associa-
ton Eight minutes(
l0;36-10:44
Address, Randall j. Condor, Suparin.
tendent OF Cincinnati Schools represent
ing the National Congress OF Parents
and Teachers (Elght minutes)
10:44-11:0O
Music by pupils chorus, Washington
Schools The Man Without a Country"
Second Part)
lnter-Hlgh Festival Chorus
America the Beautiful
Inter, high Festival Chorus.
This program will be picked up by
Station WRC in Washington from lis
Studios, Room 1882, National Press
Building, l4tb & +. Streets NV. Mr..
Ralph EdmunGs IS Manager of the Studio
, 1928-11-09
Press Release.
Adm ini8Crati0n Building,
St. Thomas. Virgin Islands,
November 8, 1923
AIR CRUISE OF The CARIBBEAN.

His Excellency, the Governor of the
Virgin Islands Is in receipt of informa-
ton from the Navy Department that Mr..
Floyd Git Oons, an American journalist,
accompanied by four companions, ex-
poets to depart from the United States
in the latter part of November on an air
cruise TO the countries of the Carib-
bean.
The object Of the journey, it is under
stood, IS - obtain Qata for publication
and also 10 p0pularlze air cruising.
Ine Itinerary prepared by Mr.. Glib
bOns includes visits to Saint Croix, Saint
Thomas and Saint John.
Further information as to the exact
time of arrival will be published as soon
as available.
, 1928-11-09
KILOGRAMS
ST. CROIX STATION.

ST. JkUIA OIAIIUN'
New York, November 7th. Turning to
the radio 10 carry a final appeal to the
voters of the nation, Alfred E. Smith de-
clared on Monday night that he could
ENTER upon the duties Of the great
est office 10 the world without commit
ment to anybody except the American
people,. Through the microph0ne, to an
, 1928-11-09

listers offered their designations. The
Radicals who resigned were, Albert Sar-
raut, Interior, Edouard HerriOt, Educa-
ton. Henri Veuville, Agriculture, and
Leon Pernier, Colonies. The Radicals
announced that the party's programme
made continued collaboration with the
National Union Cabinet impossible. Pre-
mier POincare presented the Governments
resignation toPresident Doumergue short
ly after noon. The Cabinet, with the
exception of the Radicals who absented
themselves, devoted three hours to dis
cussing the crisis. The view Of the
Premier that the whole cabinet must be
withdrawn, instead of recognising to
appear before Parliament, which was to
convene in the afternoon. was fully ac-
cepttd. The retirement OF the radical
ministers Wa, declurd upon the preVl-
Gus night, aItet d talk bet vten PremIer
POlncare and VI, oarraul. In The course
of this. the Premier SAID that he could
not accept the Programme Of The Radl.
cal Party. This decision had been taken
even before II was hu0Wa that i RadI.
cal Convention at Anger had made out
a declaration against the Government.
London, New. 7lh.-Ine Anglo French
accord on Navaj armamauts limitation
was in itself a very small thing. out It
had most tremendously unfortunate con-
sequences, declared NIscouot Grey OF
FallOd0n speaking al a luncheon OF the
Liberai party leaders here Was 1t a
wrong aud new departure IN policy, or
an isolated bluhder,? he asked. 1t was
very desirable that British foreign pOIlcy
should have continuity and therefore he
was anxious to treat this IS on isolated
Dlundsr not related to policy, the con-
sequences oil which had been to a large
extent due to misunderstanding, mIsc0n.
ception and misrepresentation. LORD
Grey asserted that The effect OF The pro-
posed pact has been to set back all tur-
ther discussion OF a NaVaI agreement Tor
a period, at any rate. ana TO lurn people
thoughts ia lhe United States to the
building Of larger cruisers. Inc o)Ject
OF the Anglo. French compromise was to
promote a general agreement with re-
gard to %navies, but Viscount Grey asked
his hearers whether They could imagine
anything more tataI to begin WIN than
by coming to ain agreement to promote
and press . particular scheme regarding
the limitation OF cruisers when they
ought 10 have known IN advance the
United States would never accept.
London, Nov. 7th-Major II. 0. D.
Seagravc, who it will be remembered
established a worlds speed record Of
2O3 70 miles an hour al Daytona early
this wear, will return to Florida and at
tempt to shatter this mark, With a
1000 horse power engine, Seagraye
, 1928-11-09

unseen audience, The Democratic Il
reviewed in detail his record in public
life and deIiver6d, what he described as
my last spoken word before the Ameri.
can people start in the morning to make
their decision. 1t is this he said, at
no time during my long public career in
elective Office did | ever trade a promise
for a vote. | have made no promise TO
any man, or to any group Of men. NobO.
dy was authorised to make any promises
for me and. in fact, none have been
made. | promise you that in return for
your vote of confidence tomorrow, | shall
give to the country the best that is 10 me
to bring about a constructive, progressive
and forward looking Administration"
New York, November 7h. Governor
Alfred Smith last nighj seut the follow
ing telegram 10 Herbert Hoover | con
graduate you heartily Oh YOUR victory and
extend to YOU my sincere good wishes FOR
your health and happiness and for tae
success 81 your Administration.
Pretoria, Sa. November 7th. After a
prolonged meeting, the Nationalist La
b0ur Coalition Cabinet, under Premier
HertZOg, today decided to resign. Inc
Cabinet viii be reconstructed without the
Hon. W.B. Madeley, LanOur Mi,isIer OF
Public Works Ieiegraphs, who mas failed
10 comply With the Premlers request that
he resign. The Hon M. Madeley's &C.
ton 10 sdealing with postal workers
through the native workers union was
froWned OF by the Premier. The action
cimaXes the troubles in the Cabinet pre-
cjpltated by The Hon. mir, Madeleys in.
sistence on dealing through the native
organisation in which, he declared be
was carrying out the principle OF c0ilec
tive bargaining, fundamental to the
Trade Union and LabOur party movement.
Nationalist ministers and the Premier
strongly opposed this policy of the Minis
ter. Premier Hertzog follows 4the prece.
dent established by the late General L0u
is Botha in 1912, when as Premier, Gen
eraI Botha he reformed his Cabinet to
exclude MIR. Hertzog himself as one OF
tna Ministers. Mr.. hertz0g's opposition
to General BOtha's naval defence policy
andother questions resulted in the action.
A general election is expected within che
next few months.
Pretoria, November 7th The Govern
ment under the Premiership of Mr.. Hert,
zog has resigned.
Cantanla, Sicily November 7th Streams
Of flaming lava, rolling down from the
crater of Mount Etna last night, were on
the verge of overwhelming the small vii,
lage OF MascaIi, which nestles among
vineyards at the foot Of the Volcano, The
semi fluid mass had reached a point little
more than a mile from the town and a
general evacuation by the inhabitants,
-L.oL III L~,- ,,,louu-oy, oil dow ty8C
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-05
APOLOGY ENDS
MURDER QUIZ
Mayor Expresses Regret Over
Ritual Murder Question
ing Of Rabbi

New York, Oct. 5.-(R)-Mayor
". Gilbert Halves Of Massena. N.
u. has expressed his deep and sin
ccrv" regret over the questioning Of
Il rAt:,: concerning q ritual murder"
l.mor.
n. mayors letter was made pub.
TX :; Or. Stephen 5. Wise. president
u Tic American Jewish congress,
after y hearing on the case in AL
nany trderee: BY Governor Smith
Lc.is Ma-saa.!. president of the
American .:ewis!. committee, had
demanded hat Mayor Hawes either
apologize. 3r resign.
MAJOR Halves in his letter, as
Trade pubic b. liz. Wise, said:
= cra confirmed in my conviction
ma. :savt committed q serious
error q judgment, into which l was
led n part by the excitement Incl
lent ~ :he disappearance of the
Griffith child, Of my community
"it view Of what l have learned
since the incident, and particularly
in .ne light Of the solemn protest
.: my Jewish reighbors. l feel that
ough. II express clearly and un-
cquivocally, rs | now do, my deep
and sincsre regret that by any act
.,e commission or omission | should
have seemed to lend countenance
e:ec 70: moment, to what ! ought
to have known to be a cruel libel
iTpu.ing human sacrifice as prac-
1ice aow or at any time in the his.
tory Ut the Jewish people"
The incident developed over the
questioning at police headquarters
Of Rabbi Berel Brennglass, after the
disappearance Of 4-year-old Bar.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-05
Minneapolis Official,
Under Investigation,
Found Dead from Gas

MINNEAPOLIS. Oct. 5.-(R-Wil-
liam r. Young, So years old, reg
istrar Of the Minneapolis water
works department., was found dead
in the bathroom of his home here
last night.
Mr.. Young's body was discovered
by his daughter Ruth. DR.. c. A.
Hobbs, deputy coroner, reported
i that death was due to illuminating
gas poisoning, and apparently sui
eide" 1t was said at the home that
Mr.. Young has widow, who is now
living in Osceola, Wis.
Mr.. Young's department was un-
der investigation by the Hennepin
county grand jury, following the
submission Of a report by Garfield
w. Brown. state public examiner,
charging the alteration Of receipts
in the waterworks department. The
report stated that the registrar had
charge of $500 revolving fund,
which is used to make miscellane-
Gus refunds and purchase postage
stamps, and that the examination Of
receipts from the postoffice depart
ment Shows that apparently some
Of these receipts have been altered"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-05
Christian EndeavOr
Convention Launched

Grand Forks, N. D., Oct. 5.-(R-
Arriving here early this morning,
officers Of North Dakota Christian
Endeavor association made arrange
ments for reception of approxi-
mately PTS delegates from Christian
Endeavor organizations throughout
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bara Griffith. The child later was
found in a nearby woods. unframed.
The rabbi was questioned by Cor
poral McCann Of the state police.
whose apology DR.. Wise also made
public. Mr.. Marshall charged that
Mayor Halves had arranged" for
the questioning.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-05

program. which included an alumni
luncheon this noon. The convention
will run through Sunday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-05

Bruce Mccullough, Minneapolis.
Many Of the delegates. today joined
in the teachers college homecoming