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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03

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 dicant organ-grinder with or with out his monkey.
 Czecho- -Slovakla IS drafting reg ulations for the control of rowing gypsies, including the taking of fingerprints, the necessity of iden- tity-cards and the abolition of firearm carrying. Prague. the cap ital of Czecho-Slovakia introduced this winter a new system by which the charitably inclined give metal discs to the beggars or gyp- sies instead of money. The discs, which are purchased from the mu- nicipal authorities, entitle the re- cipient to food or clothing.
 England keeps careful watch on the Romany folk, but has adopted no stringent measures against them. One of the most pictnr- esque sights of the English coun- tryside is a group of gaily-painted
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
United States Gains
 In Singapore Trade

WASHINGTON. March 3.-Ap- pointment of Don c. Bliss, Jr., of Worthwhile, Mich., as American Trade Commissioner at Singapore reveals the increasing importance of Malaysia in world trade.
 Singapore, center of southern Asiatic trade, is the gateway to an area of more than 1000, 1000 square miles, populated by S3,- 000,000 people growing prosper ous through sales of rubber, tin and tropical produce exported to the United States in increasing quantities. Total trade with this country approximates $700, ,00O,-
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RUsToARo TO SPEAK
 ATAP. r. A. MEETING

The next meeting of the Doug las Parent Teacher Association which is set for Tuesday evening, March 6, will have for it's princi- pal feature an address by Hon. John Rustgard, Attorney General of Alaska, who is always listened to with much interest here. Sev- eral other good numbers have also been arranged to complete the program which is as fol lows:
 Selection, Faculty Orchestra. Reading, John Cashen. Solo, A. E. Goetz.
 Address, John Rustgard.
 Violin Duet, Madeline Riedi and Roberta Fraser.
 Selection, Faculty Orchestra.
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gypsy wagons drawn up in cir cle, with a bright fire blazing in the midst.
 Russia, however, is practically the only country in Europe where gypsies are respected. In Russia and Siberia the gypsy, as well as the ordinary tramp, enters store and walks up to the counter. An assistant, recognizing his profes- sion, immediately gives him the equivalent of half-cent There is no need for the gypsy to ask for aims, since his is an accepted profession.
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READ THIS

At the Silver Fox Barber Shop Where many are learning to stop They cut hair it is said Exactly to suit the head. Three artists in row Ready and willing to go Not just to make haste But bob hair to a Queens taste. Just give tlsfA test nE We will do the Test L6cated on upper Front Street Paved all cleaifd and neat.
 J. D. VAN ATTA. Prop. adv
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900. gold annually, about so per cent of which represents Ameri- can purchases.
 Japan and European countries have made heavy inroads into the trade with the section, but it still is one of Americas best automobile customers, and other imports from this country show an increase.
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Residents along North Crescent Heights Boulevard, who had hur- ried out of their homes in night attire in response to her cries, informed police of the matter
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 iS. zboUckAe NArAToRluM

For. all who likest dance, will be- an opportunity to step to their hearts e0htent; at the complimen- tafs dance to be tiveh in the old Nut tonieht' by the Finnish people asNitks no 'fekf of wrecking the D6ifdfnk to restrain them, full sSfAyssan be kiven to the Swedish jIot&A and other dances so popu. lar with many, everyone is in. vited to attendk an6 there will be no cliAfABs C x \ NJ . F ssSssissss
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FIFTY-TWo VOTERS ENROLL
 FIRST DAYS REGISTRATION

The first day of registration for tne, municipal election on April 3, next, found 52 persons signing the registration books, 1t was an ilounced today by H. R. Shepard, Registration Officer. The books will remain open for the remain der of the month, registration hours being between 9 a. m. and 5 D. m.
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TO UNDERGO OPERATION

Mrs. Nels Anderson, wife of the Mayor of Douglas, was taken to the hospital yesterday afternoon in a serious condition which is hoped will be relieved by an op- eration that is to be performed as soon as she is able to undergo one. .ss..-1 .;..
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TAKING. vAcAfIoN

August olson. who has been working steadily for several years resigned tenpdrarity from his work at the Alaska Juneau yes terday to take Asuidch needed va cation.
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DOUGLAS !. NEWS
Douglas Church.
 Services

{ Notices for, this church column must be- received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Satur- lay morning to guarantee change sf iseftnon topics etc.
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Note-obseryationn Harbor Kodiak, Juneau. Rupert EeA Portland and San Francisco a { a m. D. m. Juneau time
 baronietric that had Souheasern Alaska during the morning high All aska the Interior where readings s06 inches reported between Bethel Nome and Fort pressure distribution copanied by northery Alaska tonight and Sunday.
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Upugias Presbyterian Native &; MisSion

Sunday scnoof-2:30 D. m. b6rmop at ats p. m.
 fs00 p. m. .--- Thursday-Mid- wetk prayer service.
 Ail are cordially welcome to theSs Asrvices.
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ENTERS HOSPITAL

Mrs. Nels Anderson of Douglas entered the St. Ann's hospital for medical treatment yesterday.
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Dottiai Catholic Church

glthoMc services in the tenn poS4ty chapel in the new resi- de19e adjoining the old bank btiiidlns. Il ssss
 B:0o .a. Low Mass and Ser mdh. Holy ComiAunlon for all.
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WA42otes 6o V4ApouNp

Enf6ute- 4btith from the West ward. the Admiral ssWatson is booked. totcan In At Douglas this evening to t1ntpea fifty tons of coal for the tisys No
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! {. Ldke's Evilcspai chtfth
 Evenifg rrayer anu Sermon 7:sO o'clock. !
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Gypsies in Europe
 Find Freedom Waning

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L. D.. HAMMOCK. Lay Pastor sunday School 10:30 to 11:SS .. m.
 Regular Sunday services 11:SO .. in. to 12:s0 p. m.
 Finger Waving speciality at thu rSrn Beauty .Patiots. -adv.
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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
VALENTINE TEA
Fridays Affair For Day Kim ball Hospital Realized Sub
 stantial Sum.

Although not attempted on such an elaborate scale as during the past few years, the Valentino Tea last Friday afternoon and evening was very suc- cessful, and a substantial amount was realized by the Woman's Board for the Day Kimball Hospital.
 The introduction of bridge for an afternoon diversion proved popular, and the thirty-five tables netted STA. The candy booth in charge of Mrs, Gladys Wicks, and the flower booth in charge of Mrs. J. A. Atwood, did 2 good business. Tea was served by Mrs. Thomas and Miss Taintor of Pomfret.
 The halls were tastefully decorated in keeping with Valentines Day In the evening the dance attracted the younger set This was in charge oi Miss Elizabeth Raftsty and Mrs. Law. renee Baekus.
 The general chairman of arrange ments was Mrs. II. 5. N. Bradford oi Thompson. Her assistants were Mrs Andrew V. Frost, Mrs. Silas Nj Wheelock, and Miss Ellen N. Wheel ock-
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
LARGEST WHIST
Ninety Tables In Play For Boy Scouts of St. Mary's Par
 ish.

One of the largest. if not the larg. est, public whists ever given in this city, was that arranged by commit. tee of women of St Mary's parish for the benefit of the new troops of Boy Scouts of the parish. held in St Theresa's Hall. last Thursday eve ming.
 There was grand array of prizes made possible by the cooperation of merchants who donated articles of merchandise for the affair. Ninety tables were in play. The prize win ners were:
 Iadies-Mrs. Oliver Auger, Mrs, Jane Foley, Mrs. E. Durand. Mrs. Es- telle Phaneuf, Mrs. Paul Dufault. Mrs. Louis Bonin, Mrs. J. Riyard, Miss NJ. Conoier, Mrs. NJ. J. Cotter, Mrs. Prosper Vegiard.
 Gentlemen-Frank Courtemarche Mir. Keroack. Pierre Bonin, Alfred Benoit, John Desotelles, Leo Cotnoir Ernest Tetreault, James J. Charron Alcide St. Onge, Alfred Flagg.
 The committee in charge: Mrs Fred Gilman, Mrs. Edward Girard Mrs. Valerie Delage, Mrs. Armand Magnan, Mrs. Adolphus Gregoire Mrs. Fred Masotte, Mrs. Alvin Le- Clair, Mrs. Eugene Bonneville, Mrs Leo Delisle.
 Over s2oo was realized from tho affair
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
BEEBE- BARTLETT
 WEDDING TONIGHT
Ceremony Will Be Performed In Congregational Church
 At Six O'Clock
Many Invitations Issued For Note
 worthy Social Function

With the auditorium of the Second Congregational church decorated with a profusson of Easter lilies, roses and snap dragons, before large gathering of relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom, Edward Leslie Beebe of this city, son of Mir. and Mrs. Chas. H. Beebe of 104 Lewiston avenue, Willimantie, and Miss Dorcas Mere dith Bartlett. older daughter of Mrs. Walter John Bartlett, Main street, will be united in marriage by the pas tor of the church, Rev. James Fair field English. The double ring ser vice will be used.
 The wedding. for which many invi- tations have been issued, will take place at six o'clock this evening, and will be one of the outstanding social functions of the season.
 Professor Frederick Very of Provi- dence will be the organist. Professor Very will give a short organ recital at the church before the ceremony. He will play the bridal proeessional from | Lohengrin and will play Mendelssohn' s wedding march for the recessional
 Mother To Give In Marriage
 The bride will wear ivory satin with ' Princess lace. bridal veil of tallc and lace, and will carry an Empire bouquet of lilies of the valley and gar dlniaS. She will be given in marriage hv her mother.
 Mrs. Iver s. Nelson, sister of the bride, will be her maid Of honor. She will wear period taifeta of azure blue and will carry a bouquet of rapture roses, acacia and blue iris.
 The bridesmaids will be Miss Alta Reinhold and Miss Mae Reinhold oi Lancaster. Pennsylvania. They will wear pink taffeta and carry red pre- miere roses, sweet peas and heather
 The best man will be Dwight Nj Jordan of Hartford.
 The ushers will be Iver $. Nelson William C. Johnson. James Murray all of Putnam; Lester II. Blish, oi WilIimantic; Raymond Y. Gates, ol Hartford, and Wilfred C. Roberts, oi New Haven. William Jones and l. Thomas Jones, Jr., will act as ushers assistants.
 Following the wedding reception for relatives will be held at the hom' of the brides mother.
 The newly married couple VIII ieaN' for wedding trip to New Hampshire I For her going-away costume the bride will wear an ensemble of navy blue Upon their return to Putnam the cou pie will be at home at No. 1 White more street after April 1st. Native of Putnam
 The bride-to-be is a native of Put nam She is a graduate of the Put nam High school. St. Margaret' School of Waterbury, and studied mu' sic at the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston. She is an accom- plished musician and has filled en' gagemcnts on the Swarthmore Chau' tauqua circuit and on the vaudeville stage.
 Mir. Beebe is a native of Williman. tic. He came to Putnam last Febru ary from New Haven, when appointed exchange manager of the Putnam dis trict exchange of the Southern New England Telephone Company. He has previously held other positions witl the company in Willimantic and New London.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
WELL CHILD CONFERENCE

The Well Child Conference in Put nam win be held in the High School Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon, February 2Sth. from 2 to o'clock.
 Mia Elsie Gallant of Hartford is in Putnam today.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
WHIST FOR ST MARY'S
 CHORAL SOCIETY
Nine and 10.30 O'Clock Choirs Join In Delightful Enter
 tainment Monday Night
Fine Musical Program-Pastors
 Honored Guests

A whist and entertainment was giv- en in St. Theresa's Hall, Monday eve ming, by St. Mary's Choral Society, with the 9 and 1030 o'clock choirs present. Special guests of the eve ming were Rev. U. 0. Bellerose, pastor, and Rev. Father Mathieu of North Grosvenordale. The fine program was as follows:
 Les Chants Canadien. Miss Estelle Beaudreault, Miss Fabiola Beaud- reault, Miss Anna Paulhus, sopranos; {; Mrs. G. T. Lamarche, Miss Laurie Mahew, Mise Marie Paulhus, altos; Leonel Larocque, David Breault, Ar thur Brodeur, tenors; Thomas Du- quette, Henry Vadnais and Henry Trudeau, bass. Henry Vadnais was at the piano.
 Wilfred Martineau sang "The Song Is Ended But the World Lingers On" Roses of Picardy" and Russian Lul- laby," were sung by Miss Estelle Beaudreault, accompanied by Miss Fa- biola Beaudreault. Duet, Belle Mutt o Nuit D'Amour," Mrs. Lamarche, Mrs. H. Vadnais; Miss Beaudreault at the piano. If All My Dreams We're Made of Gold I'd Buy the World For You" Leonedas Sorrell.
 Quartette, Messrs. Breault, Du- quette, Vadnais and Larocque; 'Gyp- sy Love Song,n Mrs. Ulric St. Marie Miss Wilda Lucier at the piano Among My Souvenirs,' a duet, Mrs St. Marie, Miss E. Beaudreault; vio- lin solo. "Tarrantelle and Bonhear. Leo Pominville, Miss Airline Tourvills at the piano. The final number was g violin solo by Joseph Belair, director of the nine o'clock choir. He played by request "Souvenms', "Humor esque" by Dvorak; and 'The Mock
 ing Bird" with variations. by Allen Mrs. Uric St. Marie, accompanist.
 Refreshments were served and theI whist prizes were awarded as fol lows: First prize, Miss Louise Ma hew; second. Miss Wilda Lucier; con solation, Mrs. Arthur Brodeur. Gen tlemen, first, Joseph Belair; second Leonedas Sorren; consolation, William Morgan.
 There were about 150 present, in cluding choir members, husbands am wives and friends.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
Frank Fl. Cordier Is
 Married In Florida

Announcement have been received of the marriage in Miami, Florida, Thursday. February 16th, of Frank H. Cordier, formerly of Putnam, and Miss Mabel Nett of Miami. Invita- tions were issued for a reception and dinner dance the following Monday evening at the Alabama hotel at Full ford, Florida.
 MT. Cordier is the son of Julius Cordier, Green street. He has work ed in the plants of both local news papers, and just before he left for the south some three years ago had a printing shop of his own near the resi- dence of his father.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
MASS MEETING
Water Works Question Will Be Discussed At Municipal
 Building.

A mass meeting will be held at the Municipal Building, Church street, at eight o'clock this eve ming to publicly discuss the wa ter works problem. There will be talks from the various angles from which the two present prop ositions are viewed by those who are qualified to speak on the sub ject. All who wish will have an opportunity to be heard.
 The purpose of the meeting is to enlighten those who have be- come confused during the dispute of the past two years. Putnam's water works plant should by now have been well under way if not completed had not differences of opinion arisen. These differences will be explained at tonight's meeting. After hearing both sides the voters can make known their convictions through their votes at the special city meeting, Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
CONCRETE RESERVOIR VS. TWO
 STANDPIPE PLAN THE ISSUE

Meeting Monday.Voers Decide Between Two Plans 100000 Gallon Underground Reservoir Recommended By Water Commissioners.-Other Plan Calls for Two 1 100000 Steel Tanks, One On Richmond Hli the Other On Bates HilReservoir Plan Estimated to Cost $12497430
 Stand Pipe Plan Estimated Cost $1060 900 Plus Freight On Tanks Foundations and Erecting Estimated At $12 OO0-Totai Cost of Standpipe Plan, $1lSoO0lf Neces sary Raise Water Rates For One Plan Will Be Neces sary Forh Other-No Appreciable Difference In Cost Superintendent and City Auditor Believe Department Suicient-Sure of This If City Pays Hydrant Rentas-Two Engineers Favor Concrete Reser Logical Plan and Best in Long RanIs Safety Measure and Situation Is Exraordnary.-Duty Owed Property Owners-Every Citizen Should Express His Preference At the Polls Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
THREE IN HOSPITAL
 AFTER AUTOS COLLIDE

Three people were injured when two automobiles came together on Mechanics street, Sunday evening, a fourth, 8 young man, according to the police, disappeared.
 The cars were driven by James Barnes and William Michon. Mir. and Mrs. Barnes and Michon were taken to the hospital after the crash, Miehon. who has a broken leg just above the knee, was the most seriously injured. Mir. and Mrs. Barnes re ceived cuts and bruises. The police are considering arresting Michon fol violation of the automobile law. when he is able to leave the hospital.
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For the first time since the water works problem arose to vex the board of water commissioners, the Common Council and the citizens of Putnam, the voters of this city are to be given the opportunity to express their opl- nion as to whether or not they de sire to have 2.00O,000 gallon con- crete reservoir built on Richmond Hill. The site is owned by the city and is the highest point Of land sur rounding the city. This land was purchased by the city of Putnam a long time ago with the intention that sooner or later it would be used for reservoir purposes. The purchase was in fnrtherance of plan eoneeiv- ed by the board of water commission CTS at that time $60,000 has been spent in furtherance of the plan by laying pine on Sahin street. lt was realized even in those early years oi municipal ownership of the plant that eventually tke problem that now con fronts the city would have to be met The plan conceived by the water com missioners of that time has never been abandoned and is endorsed, with pos sihlv some minor changes, by tho water commissioners of today.
 Reservoir Vs. Standpipes
 At the special city meeting to be held at the Municipal building Mon day, January 27th, the sole issue i' as to whether the citizens prefer tS 20 forward with this plan and have 2 concrete reservoir built on this lane the city owns. or whether they pre- | fer to have two atandpipes, one to bt on Richmond Hill the other to be or Bates HIl in the north east sectior of the city.
 First Plan Submitted
 i The concrete reservoir plan was thu first ulan submitted to the Common Council by the present board of water commissioners and their engineer Henry A. Symonds of Boston. MT i Symonds is the engineer who has beer retained by Putnam's pre- sent board of water commissioners and by tho boards of water commissioners of tho mast when the commissioners have needed the service of a hydraulic en' gineer. Before endorsing the Rich. mond Hill reservoir plan, conceived by their predecessors, the present board of water commissioners made careful investigation and study os the situation for themselves.
 A Substitute Plan
 The two steel standpipe plan is also a plan submitted by the water commissioners. It is also the worh of Engineer Symonds and is known as "Symond's second plan" Thu substitute plan was drawn by MT | Symonds at request of the board ol water commissioners when the Com
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mon Council refused to accept the plan, appointed a committee of It's own members and virtually took the matter out of the hands of the water commissioners.
 A Compromise Plan
 The two steel standpipe plan was in effect compromise plan on the part of the board of water eommts. sioncrs. The members of the board stated that they were willing to re- remain in office and carry out this com promise plan in view of the fact that il would give the city a reserve water supply of 2.000 900 gallons, i,0OO,- co on Richmond Hin and 100000 on Bates Hill.
 substitute Not Favored
 Notwithstanding che fact that the water commissioners expressed their willingness to go forward with the two standppe plan, if it was the will of Che people. they do not favor this plan and never have favored this plan except as a compromise plan. The present board of water commission ers, as did their predecessors in othee, believe that the first plani 2,OoO,OuV gallon reserve supply in concrete, underground reservoir on Richmond Hill. is the most logical plan, the safest plan, and, as the years pass, win prove Co be the cheapest plan, althouph the first cost will possibly ! be a few thousand dollars more than ! the two standpipe plan.
 Estimated Cost
 ! The estimated cost of the first plan ] ia S124.g47.3O. The estimate cost of the second or two standpipe plan ! is S1OG. 900. This latter estimate does not include freight on the steel standpipes, excavating and building foundations, or erecting the tanka- 1 This has been estimated to cost at ! least SI2,O00 more, bringing the to- tal cost of the second plan up 70 sI1s.OOO or less than $7.0O0 cheaper ! than the concrete reservoir plan.
 Small Difference
 Ii is at once apparent that the small difference in the cost of the two plans ! is of little moment in carrying out such large and important under taking. This difference in price should not be considered by the citizens IT 
 they believe the reservoir plan is superior to the two standpipe plan.
 To Remove Danger
 No official or citizen of this city wishes Co spend money on this water works project, or on any other pro- feet. that is not absolutely necessary. ! The sole reason why this project has been brought forward at all is be- cause it is imperative. Something must be done, on that all are agreed to relieve dangerous situation in the matter of water pressure as it re- lates to fire protection. Our domestic supply is quite sufficient, except m one or two sections where the aiti- tude is unusually high. It is to as- sure adequate pressure and . suin- | cient number of fire streams that the proposed changes are Co be made. The citizens owe this duty to the manufacturers in the city; to the own CTS of business bloeksi and to the owners of dwelling houses. all Of which also contain valuable personal property. The matter was brought to a climax by the fire near the plant of the Putnam Company when there was inadequate water pressure to pro- tect this valuable plant Since that time the citizens have been told by 1 the fire chief that, should a com
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
Child Study Circle
 Meets Next Wednesday

The Child Study Association, which was scheduled to meet Friday, March 2nd, win meet on Wednesday,. Feb ruary 2yth at 3.15 o'clock in the Is rael Putnam School. Mrs. Jane C.. Warner win read a paper My Little Old China Hen" and discussion will follow. All interested are cordially invited
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-23
RETURNS TO HOSPITAL

Mrs D. B. Angelo is again a pa tient at the Day Kimball Hispital where she was taken last Monday. She had left the institution only week or ten days previous but another trou- ble developed causing her physician to order her return.