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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
COMMUNICATION
Pleasant Street, Putnam. Conn.

Pleasant Street, Putnam. Conn.
 January 30, 1928. To the Editor. Putnam Patriot:
 Dear Sir:--There are men of fore sight and civic pride in this town and city of Putnam, as is shown by vati- ous articles in the weekly papers and the establishment of new business committee of the executive council. The ebullition of this pride and it's steady maintenance show that a crisis in the affairs of this municipality has long been recognized. In such times other cities have turned for help in the untanglement of their affairs to the city manager plan of government.
 Both the theories of socioiogists and it's own success show that such a plan of government Is highly to be admired.
 But 1t requires man versed, if not in the theory at least in the facts of practical economies, practical admin istration, and the psychology of get ting things done"
 It is possible for the people of this city to maintain their own industries, and to feed and clothe themselves from their own shops. But they must be- EltNt lt1AA NHto hH hooEAhttf anu NAtS must secure the man who can accom- plish the purpose.
 i have not been in residence suffi- ciently long to know the ''ins and outs" of the situation. If this plan has been thought of heretofore and then dis carded, of course discard this. If you yourself believe the plan feasible, why not work towards it's fuifillmentg
 Sincerely,
 wILBoUR CHASE LowN.
 A commission form of municipal government has been advocated by The Patriot for many years. IL was also, we believe. advocated by former Mayor Macdonald. Periodically 1t is mentioned at meetings of the common council. While 1t has never been dis carded no concerted effort has ever been made to bring it about We are convinced that if feasible plan to do away with Putnam's dual form of gov ernment and substitute therefor q commission with a city manager is ever seriously submitted to the eitizens of Putnam. such a plan will attract substantial support.--Ed.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
EoR sALE-A Good one man farm.

FOR SALE-A Good one man farm, house of ten rooms with modern conveniences, barn, hen house SO feet long, heated brooder house. corn crib. also other smaller houses all in good condition. Together with fruit trees, asparagus bed, etc, and ten acres of land situated one mile from Putnam R. R. station and post office. For further par ticulars address GEORGE D. BROWN, Greenville. R. l., Box 4S.
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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Word has been received of the death in California of Mrs. Eva Paine Mitchell who. as a girl, lived in Thompson. She married and lived many years in New Jersey. Following her husbands death she lived for a time in the Sawyer District and has frequently visited in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
FOUND

FOUND-Gentleman's overcoat, Sun day between Putnam and South Woodstock Owner may have same by telephoning s79. GEORGE H. PRATT. 26 Charles St, Putnam, Conn. e
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
BABY cHIcKs-ATHLo FARMS.

s. C. R. l. Red chicks combining color. weight, health and rapid de- velopment to productivity of large eggs. What more can you ask. Give them a trial. Write to us for circular and prices and do it now, quantity limited. ATHLO FARMS, Pomfret Center, Conn. 6tf
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
Danielson Boxer
 Coming to the Front

Rene Peloquin, ii2 pound Daniel son boxer. who won two bouts the same evening at the Putnam Sporting Clubs last show, will appear in Marl- boro. Mass, Friday night, in the amateur card to be put on in that city Peloquin won first prize at the contests in Providence last Friday and made fine showing. He has de- yeleped wonderfully fast since his firss appearance in a Putnam ring.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

By means of new telescope the snow gauge in the Alta Peak district of Sequoia National Park Is read. although 1t is eleven miles distant.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Baseball umpires on their vacations often resort to unusual duties. One is florist and another Is toy maker and seller.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Six hothouse peaches raised in Bel gium sold recently in New York for two dollars each.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Lobsters make leve to their mates much as do humans, according to an English scientist.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Arrows pointing north have been painted on thirteen lighthouses on the east coast to guide aviators.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR RENT-Very reasonable place on farm I-2 mile from North Gros- venordale and Grosvenordale. Five room house, second floor. Tele- phone 104-5. 5%
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR SALE-Seven male foxhound pups $500 each. DANIEL ANDER SON North Woodstock, Conn. Tel. 286-2. 4-6'
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

It required 5.76l vessels to trans port the 26,33o, GOO gross tors of trade entering and leaving the United States last year.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR SALE-Twelve room summer boarding house near Putnam, part ly furnished, very fine neighbor- hood. Can be leased, or very small amount of cash required. BOX AK Patriot Office. 6-S'
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR sALE-Slightly used furniture. Also an upright piano. Very reason able. Call 311-i2. 3tf
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
FOR RENT

FOR RENT--A number of good tene- ments in the Manhasset village Rent moderate, Apply PUTNAM LAND AND MILLS CO.,. S3 Canal street, Putnam. If
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Elmer-Was your European trip a successg
 Depew-No. There's no fun in drinking right out in the open.
 The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
Only One Absentee

When the meeting was called to order all members were present ex- cept Alderman Dean.
 The police report showed twenty one arrests for the month. Fines and costs collected totaled S23l.S9. Sixty-one tramps were lodged during January.
 4 petition for fire alarm box near the Dam Tavern was referred.
 4 letter was read from Caleb M SaviIle asking why his bill had not been paid It was voted that the water commissioners, to whom the bill was referred, be instructed to pay it or to make known their reasons for not paying it.
 J. H. Rohitaille was granted per- mission to build a two-tenement house on Maynard street.
 The annual report of the water commissioner was read showing a total net income for the year of S20,- 726.05. Bonds to the amount of $l0.- % were retired during the year.
 Mayor Richard stated that the bal ance would not be SO large if the bill of Engineers Palmer and Saville had been paid.
 Reports were also made by the auditors and by the chief of the fire department and superintendent of fire alarm.
 Alderman Carroll brought up the matter of parking on Main street, from Canal north. and said that he thought the parking should be on the east side of the street and that it had always been wrong to park on the west side. He also suggested that time limit should be fixed SO that merchants could not leave their cars on the street all day.
 Alderman Chadwick said that the committee is working on the matter with the fire chief and captain of police.
 A number of matters concerning street lights were brought up and re- ferred.
 Mayor Richard appointed Alder men Chadwick, Mignault and Ryan as members of committee to investi- gate and report regarding the dis posal of garbage in the city.
 The bills were read and ordered paid. A number of minor routine matters were disposed of and it was late hour when the council adjourn ed for one week.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Sunbeam heater. Good as new. Address BOX N. clo Patriot
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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR sALE--Jewelry at a very low price. Also Century music and machine oil. Call at home of MRS. ALMA ST. ONCE, 6S Chapel street City. b-6
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
MISCELLANEOUS

DRESSMAKINc-Miss Agna Larose Stoumbelis Bldg. Makes dresses and coats, does cleaning, dyeing and repairing, also fur coats. Tel. S01-2. ltf
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
WANTED

radio or automobile battery to re-charge. Reasonable rates. prompt service, rentals ana delivery. AvERILpS GARAGE Ponfret Center, Conn. Phone 773-3. 9tl
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR SALE-wood, birch and maple in the foot length. Price S9 and S10 per cord. K. R. McGREG- OR, West Thompson, Tel. 108-l3.
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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

SPENCER coRsETiER - Surgical and dress corset belts for men and children. MRS. EVA THAYER Registered. 24 Eden St., Putnam. Conn. Phone 295-4 42tf
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

BABY cHICks-R. L Reds, White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, from state tested fiocks; Mass. Agri. College Reds and Parks Barred Rocks at SEQ per hndred; White Le9horns SIS per hundred. Place orders early. Reduction after March 21st. CHARLES s. SPALDING, Rose land Park Road, Woodstock Conn. Phone Putnam 292-s 2tf
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

WANTED-Manager for Putnam branch store. No experience neces sary. $500 cash deposit required on goods; $500 up monthly. MANUFACTURER, 33S Pearl St. Hartford. Conn. c
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
The Funeral

The funeral service was held at the home. Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. James F. English of the Second Congregational church, otiici- ating. The casket and room in which .t was placed were banked with beau tisul flowers. Tn this room were grouped members of the Windham County Bar Association, of which MT. Carpenter was a member. The bear CTS were Past Exalted Rulers Ralph E. Thurston nd George Lewis of Putnam Lodge of Elks; Byron D. Bugbee. president of the Cargill Trust Company; Daniel J. byrne, treasurer of the Putnam Savings Bank Charles Bragg of Central Village, manufae- turer, and stephen Harris of Provi- denee. Burial was in the Grove street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR SALE-50 laying white leg horn bullets from white diarrhea tested stock. $1.25. each THOS. H. Nj. RICHMOND. Tel 241-4 Putnam. 6-T@
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

fAVtAtAfNtA AARttt AAN NFA#@f 
 works Is vested in the common coun- cil The citizens have right to vote on appropriations and on ap- propfiati0ns only. He thought ii would be well for the council ta seek disinterested legal advice.
 To Back Up Commissioner
 Mir. Rogers chareaA that the reason why such a petition was being pre- sented was to back up the water com missioners. one of whom had said he would carry out Symcnds first plan and no other. And he meant what he said" Mir. Rogers charged. That. he charged. Is the reason back of t and "We might as we'll speak plainly" he said.
 He then stated that the city can not afford such an expenditure as ask. cd for and fl made 1t will mean q raising of the water rates by at least 25 per cent He said he hoped the council would seek good legal author ity to see if such q meeting would be lawful and stated that he personally questioned 1t. saying he did so on good authority.
 Following much more of the same line of debate the matter was final ly adjusted satisfactorily by it being voted that when the council adjourn ed that it adjourn for one week when the petition will be acted upon.
 IL was also voted that the water commissioners be directed to make a report in writing as to what they have done to carry out the vote of the special city meeting to go for ward with the work on the east side of the river; also that they be directed to be present at the adjourned meet tfss
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR sALE-Fonr miles from Put nam,near state road. school handy, electricity, telephone, house, barn, and about four acres of lard. Small amount of cash required. Also 4 rooms to let, furnished or unfurn- ished. BOX 41X Patriot Office.
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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR SALE-The following cars: 1927 Chevrolet Roadster, $325; 1926 Chevrolet Coupe. s35o; 1925 Chrysler "70" Sedan, s750; 1925 Ford Coupe, $t30; 1922 Rec Tour ing. S65; 1928 Chrysler Sedan, a62," and 1923 Elcar, S199. Terms. JERRY LABBY, Putnam, Conn. .
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

FOR SALE-s400 buys 1927 Chrysler Royal Sedan ITO" all equipped even to chains. Terms. Inquire at THE PATRIOT Ofi FICE. 6tf
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
MORE HEATED ARGUMENT
 OVER CITY WATER WORKS

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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

WANTED-yegetables, live chicken or fowls at FAR EAST RESTAUR ANT. 4s Front street, Putnam Conn Tel. 99-4 ltf
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

WANTED-Reliable person to repre-. sent REAL SILK HOSIERY MILLS in and around Putnam. Must be neat and able Co converse fiuently. Address WILLIAM DENHAM, room 313, Hudson Building, Hart ford. Conn.
The Washington times., 1928-02-21
Imported POstmasters
Attacked by Sen. BleasC

A row over the appointment OF
imported postmasters" in Southern
cities was threatened in the Senate
today by Senator Cole Blease Cd
of South Carolina.
Blease announced he would fight
for adoption of his resolution, de-
claring it to be the sense Of the
Senate that mo postmaster shall
be appointed to any postoffice un.
less he is a resident OF the county
and State in which the postoffice
is located He also called for
Senate recognition OF the Civil
Service rule that a postmaster must
be a patron of the postoffice for
two years preceding his appoint
ment. AS the Senate must con-
firm all postmasters, adoption OF
the resolution would bar imported
The Washington times., 1928-02-21
HOME OF GROVE
AIDE BOMBED
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CHICAGO, Feb. 21.--The drive to
rid Chicago of bombing terrorists
was pushed with renewed vigor to-
day following an attack last night
on the home of Lawrence Cuneo.
secretary to States Attorney Robert
e Grove.
Ounce, who is a brother-in-law Of
the States attorney, is the fourth
political figure to become a target
for bombers within the past month.
Other officials whose homes were
bombed are City Comptroller Charles
G. Fitzmorris, DIR. william H. Reid
and Municipal Judge John A. Sbar.
baro, all actively identified with the
political organization OF Mayor Will
liam Hale Thompson and States At.
torney Grove.
AS In the other three explosions.
no one was injured, but considerable
property damage was done.
They're trying to bomb me out
Of politics." said States Attorney
Grove when he learned of the at.
tack on the home Of his relative and
secretary. Grove then announced
that he would pay $4,000 and grant
immunity to anyone who would fur
nish Information leading to the ar
rest and conviction OF the bombers.
The Washington times., 1928-02-21
NORRIS SHOALS
PLAN DEBATED

The ten-year battle over DISPOSE
ton Of the $10O,000,000 Muscle
Shoals project entered its final stage
today when the Senate began con
sideration of the Norris plan for
Government operation of the prop
erty as a power project.
Senator George w. Norris R.) of
Nebraska. insurgent leader. was as
sured Of one Of the greatest vic
tories of his long career in the
pending decision of Congress to
abandon the idea of using the Mus
Gle Shoals project for the mann
facture OF fertilizer. Norris faced
certain victory. in this respect, al
though there was serious opposition
against his particular plan for dis
posing of the power generated at
the huge Wilson Dam.
The attitude of the Senate in look
Ing upon Muscle Shoals as a power
project represented a tremendous
change of opinion. Norris forced
this change after 10 long years of
battling by convincing his colleagues
on the Senate Agriculture Commit
tee that fertilizer can not be mann.
featured at Muscle Shoals cheap
enough to give any benefit to Amer
lean agriculture. He demonstrated
this with statements from private
concerns, including the great Du
Pont Powder Company and the Gen
eral Electric Company, that the fer
tilizer process used at Muscl.
Shoals, had passed into the limbo Of
forgotten things. The new and mod.
ern process, it was shown, involves
the use of cheap coal and not cheap
water-power in the manufacture Of
nitrates, the vital essential for fer
tiliZers.
The Norris plan would empower
the Secretary of War to !, operate
Muscle Shoals as power project,
selling the power to States, c0un-
ties, municipalities, corporations.
partnerships or individuals under
ten-year contracts, with preference
given to States, counties and munic-
qualities.
The Washington times., 1928-02-21
W0MEN PLAN DANCE

The North Beach Womans Home
Club will hold a card party and
dance at L'Aig1on Club today.
The Washington times., 1928-02-21
FOR new
SPEED TRIALS
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, Feb. Fl.
Frank Lockhart. of Indianapolis,
and Ray Keech, driver OF J. NJ
Whites 36-cylinder racer, will again
attempt to better the record estab-
lished by Capt. Malcolm CampoeA'
of England, of 206.95 miles per hour
over the Ormohd Daytona Beach
course.
Keech said that yesterday when
he hit the starting flag he was
going 24O miles per hour and he had
not given the Triplex 20 per cent of
the gas, but just then vibration
broke a pump line and severely
scalded him when the water flew
back. He was practically recovered
from his injuries today after hos
pital treatment.
Iockhart whizzed over the course
at an officially timed record OF
200 .22246 miles per hour against the
wind, a rising tide preventing his
run with the wind. Campbeils
speed against the wind. when he
established the NEW world speed
record was 199 miles per hour.
Race fans were confident that Lock
hart would break the worlds record
today. -.
Captain Campbell said that he
would not race his Napier Blueblrd
again, unless his record is broken,
and then he will attempt to win
back the speed laurels for England.
The Washington times., 1928-02-21
What Doctors 7 hink
Of the
Laxative Habit

Il
what do you do when the bowels
need q little assistance2 r. you
clear-up the condition with some
laxative made with CASCAiA. there
is nothing better for the system
for the blood.
But IL you don't KNOW the laxa+
tive you have learned TO depend on
is OF harmless cascara, here's some
truly valuable advice:
The bark Of a tree called cascara
is the most marvellous conditioner
mankind has yet found. II stimu-
lates the bowels muscular action.
but does NOT weaken. "A violent
laxative forms the laxative HABIT.
You always need more on the NOR.
row. With .cascara, you don't It's
gentle influence carries on some
times for days. With less ana less
need of any aid, az time goes on.
So. the very next time you feel.
The Washington times., 1928-02-21

committee from going into West
Virginia Or Ohio. One trip may bs
made to ConneIlsviIls.
The COMMITTEES VIII arriye a Pitts.
burgh early Thursday and 30 ifn-
mediately to the mining fields.
probably 10 one Of the camps Of
the Pittsburgh Coal Company.
The Washington times., 1928-02-21
Bethesda Citizens to
Discuss Phone Service

A public hearing viii be held ut
the Bethesda (Md.) school house
Thursday night by the legislative
and legal action committee OF the
Montgomery County Civic Fedora
ton on the proposed new telephone
aArvfcn
The Washington times., 1928-02-21
Senate Coal Quiz Held
TO Pittsburgh District

The Senate coal committees first
hand investigation into the bituTni-
nous coal strike will be confined to
the Pittsburgh district, Senator
Gooding R.) of Idaho, chairman.
announced today.
Lack of time will prevent the
The Washington times., 1928-02-21
postmasters.

postmasters.
appointment OF Jack II. Cochran,
resident Of Savannah, Ga, as
postmaster at Anderson, 8. G.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
Civilian Army News

ment and active duty, will obtain: ~
A Reserve officer having an assignment
status may upon his written applica-
ton to the agency having assignment
jurisdiction be carried as unassigned
for the remainder of his present ap-
pointment period 90 An officer car
ried as stated above will not be a
charge against the allotment under the
procurement objective IN determining
vacancies for appointment, promotion
or transfer. (3) An officer having re-
quested an unassigned status as out
lined in paragraph l, will not be avail
able for assignment, active duty or pro-
motion during the remainder OF mis-
current appointment period, nor upon
reappointment. unless there Is a va
cancy, within the procurement objective
and he has re-established eligibility
under the provisions of paragraph Is
of Army regulation 1905.
Washington Reserve officers-.desiring
to take advantage of the new policy
should make individual written requests
to be placed on the unassigned section
for the remainder of their appoint
ment period by applying direct to the
senior unit instructor of the Washing
ton Organized Reserves. the headquar-
terS of which are located in the oxford
Hotel Building, Fifteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Washington Field Artillery Reserve
officers will assemble at $50 am. to-
day at the Fort Myer riding hall for
instruction in equitation under the di-
rection of Maj w. H. Woodward.
Four instructional conferences will
be held this week by as many local
Reserve branches Members of the
428th Infantry, Lieut.. Col. West A.
Hamilton commanding, will meet to-
morrow evening at Reserve headquar-
terS for their third conference of the
school year, the subject of which will
be machine gun and howitzer weapons
in defense. The instructor for this
meeting will be Capt. Andres Lopez,
Infantry.
On account of the national election,
the conference of the 320th Infantry,
Col Winfield Scott commanding, sched-
uled to be held next Tuesday evening,
has been postponed until November 8.
The 313th Field Artillery conference,
Col. Leroy w. Heron, commanding
will be held at local headquarters next
Wednesday evening. This will be the
third session for the members of this
the subject of which will be
operations in the field. Maj. w. r.
Evening star., 1928-11-04

Maj. Gen. Fred W. Sladen, COM
manding general of the Sd Corps Area,
of which Washington Reserve units are
a part, announced last week the sched-
ule Of inactive training for the head
quarters and staff of the Both Division.
The 1928-29 schedule of instruction in
cludes seven sessions, which will be held
on the third Thursday of each month
between now and concluding next May.
The sessions will not extend beyond
two hours each, and whenever possible
the instruction will be by the applica-
tory method. Reports of attendance at
these conferences for credits for hours
OF inactive duty performed will be
rendered. The present Infantry di-
vision In the U. S. Army will be taken
up at the November is conference,
which will also embrace the functional
subdivisions of service troops, division
special troops, combat arms available
and combat and service troops. At the
December 20 conference there will be
taken up some questions on staff prin-
ciples and functions This will include
a discussion on the general staff group,
the special staff group and the 1923
staff officer field manual.
The first session to be held in the
1923 calendar year will be held Janu-
ary II. the subject of which will be
troop movements by railway. This will
also include notes on principles, staff
duties to include preparation of field
and administrative orders and combat
orders. Relief of units in battle will
be the subject of the February 81 con-
ference, which will also include the adj
d1tional subjects as outlined in the pre-
ced1ng sentences. The attack against
the defensive zone will be the subject Of
the March 81 conference, which will
also include the preparation of field and
administrative and combat orders At
the April 18 conference there will be
taken up for discussion reports and
situation maps for an attack and also
the notes for Go and G-3 sections. At
the concluding meeting of the season,
to be held on May Is, there will be
taken up reports and situation maps for
an attack. This will be augmented by
discussion of the notes for G-l and
GA sections.
OF interest to Reserve officers resid-
ing in the District of Columbia is the
new policy established by the War De-
partment last week relative to the eligi-
bility OF Reserve officers for promotion,
assignment or active duty. Pending the
revision of Army regulations 14O-5 the
following policy governing eligibility of
Reserve officers for promotion, assign