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Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
BORN IN THOMPSON
Edward s. Carpenter Dies Sud- denly At His Home In Dan-
 ielson

Born in Thompson 90 years ago February 9th last, Edward $. Car penter. beloved in his adopted town, Killingly, died suddenly at his home in Daniels0n last Friday. One of the largest funerals ever held in the bur rough was Mr. Carpenters funeral on Monday. He was prominent in mason ic circles and members of the craft from many cities. towns and villages were in attendance.
 A few days before his death MT. Carpenter was about and was planning doing his spring planting, for he was very fond of working in his garden. A fall or the ice during the winter hastened his death and when a recent illness attacked him it was felt that he was not strong enough to battle through to health.
 Although born in Thompson the greater part of Mr. Carpenters life was spent in Danielson where he was well and favorably known to all. He had served the burrough as chief of police. fire chief. constable and tax collector and was closely identified with the official and civic life of the community. For over forty years he was janitor of the Baptist church from which the funeral services were held.
 It is said that Mir. Carpenter attend ed more masonic funerals than any member of the order in eastern Wind ham county. He was the oldest mem Der of Moriah lodge of Danielson and had acted as tyler of the lodge for more than forty years.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
SUMMER NORMAL SCHOOL
Sessions at Yale University July g.
 August 8

The Connecticut State Board of Ed ucation announces its summer normal school at Yale University July 2-Au- gust s. This is a summer school for teachers m the state. IL offers courses for teachers in elementary schools. in- termediate schools. secondary schools. principals of the intermediate and high school, supervisors of instruction, teachers of educationally exceptional children. teachers of non English speaking adults, directors of adult ed ucation, and librarians
 New offerings include Kindergarten primary education. the problems of the teachers in one and two room schools, preparation and use of new type tests, the social studies in the intermediate school. the work of the elementary school principal, the work of the sec ondary school principal, theory and practice in teaching eduestionaliy ex- ceptionai children, and current prob lems of modern education. The sum mer school catalogue Is now available
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
P.F. D. 28TH ANNUAL
Big Gathering Expected Al Con cert And Ball Tomorrow
 Night

Without a fire alarm being ruug Putnam frcmen will gather at the state armory Friday right Without d call for assistance being broadcast. fifemcn from surrounding towns will come over the road to Putnam. There will be hremen and more tiremen. There will be citizens and ladies, Tor Friday night is the twenty-eighth an- nual concert and ball of the Putnam fire department
 The twenty-eighth event of the de- pertinent comes bit late this year, lt was postponed go that the newly re- modelled state armury would be avail able with ifs excellent accommodations and fine dance floor. The advance sale of tickets denotes that there will be many guests. Those who have not bought ticket can get one at the door on the night of the ball.
 There will be concert program from eight to nine o'clock by Sharpe's selve piece orchestra. Then the grand march will form under the supervision of Prompter Billy Bates. The rest Of the evening and Into Saturday will be spent in dancing
 Some New Features
 The committee is promising some unique innovations. They will produce n feature never seen iu Putnam before, and premise that 1t will be well worth the price of admission.
 Friday night is the one night of the year when the members of the Putnam fire department ask the citizens of Putnam to participate in their few hours of enjoyment While the event ia not altogether q money making ven. turc, the net proceeds are for the use of the department The main feature is the social one and the people have never failed to respond to the public invitation to be present The iiremen have made a reputation as entertainers for over quarter of a century. There have been twenty-seven good times pass into history The twenty-eighth will pass into history Friday night. The stage k all set. the committees have performed their duties, and all IS ready for the evenings enjoyment.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Congregational Church Notes Rev. ]. r. English Pastor

Thursday April 26th at 7.30 D. m The church night meeting. Subject "The Expression of Personal Rell. glonp Mir. C. Dwight Sharpe will conduct the service.
 Sunday, April 29th services on Standard time. The following Sun days they will be on daylight saving timel
 i0.3O a. m. The service of worship. The minister win speak on Standards of Testimony. The music will in- clude the anthem Father of All, Peace, and the response When l Sur vey The Wondrous Cross, Mozart Halpin. The junior choir will be pre- sent to assist tn the service.
 The Beginners department of the church school will meet in the Parior during the hour of worship.
 t2.00 The church school including the Young Peoples and Mems Forums.
 Choir rehearsals; senior, Wednes- day Ills; junior. Thursday 3.a5 ?. m.
 Thursday, May 3rd.
 T.3O D. m. The mid-week meeting. The first of series of studies on The Application of Christianity To Social Relationships Subject, Christianity tn The Family Life"
 The monthly meeting of the No- mans Missionary Society scheduled for April ist has been postponed one week on account of the May Break. fast.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
DROP .IN.cLAss

The Drop-in- Glass of the Second Congregational church school is to hold it's semi-annual business meet ing and social with Mrs. C. D. Sharpe, 57 School street. Friday afternoon, April 27th at 245 o'clock. Members bring thimbles and envelopes contain ing semi-annual contributions.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
sAxoPHoNE BAND FEATURES
 BRADLEY VAUDEVILLE

Another big lineup of acts will be presented at the Bradley Theatre to- night. Last weeks show resulted in SO much praise of the whole num- Der of acts that special pains have been taken by the Bradley Manage men to make this weeks show equal ly as good. Roy Royals Saxotette, a six piece saxophone band is the head liner and four other acts are expect ed to provide plenty of entertain ment.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
sENExET GRANGE NOTES

The most interesting debate of the year will be presented by the members of Senexet Grange on May End at Grange Hall, South Wood stock. The sub. .'ect Co be debated IS one that is discussed by many educat- ors and editors. reformers and pre-. gane day critics. Resolved. that the present generation is worse than twenty-five years ago" Those takz ing the affirmative side are Charles Peckham. chairman; Annette May, Priscilla Drake, alternate, r, Howard Peckham. Negative side, William Closson. chairman. Freeman Nelson, Mrs Lucy Child. alternate Michael White. The nembnra on both sides have nut great deal of time and energy in preparing the debate, and in return let us have large attend aree and show our interest in the meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

The Maoris of New Zealand dur ing the last sixty years have emerged from cannibalism into civilization equaling that of the white man. This people numbers about 63,000 and is represented in Parliament by four deputies.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Salvation Army

Captain Ivy Martin and Lieutenant Lillian White in Charge.
 At II am. Holiness meeting; i2 m., Sunday School; 6i5 pm, Saliva ton meeting.
 Week nights. Wednesday and Fri day at s pm.
 All are cordially invited to attend these meetings conducted in the old fashioned evangelistic way. Much prayer. testimoney and song.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

A London aviator watched the sun set as he left London on his London to-Paris flight, and saw it again the same day while taking a passenger on an altitude tour of 1000 feet.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
s,. Mary. chursh Note.

Rev ulric 0. Bellerose, pastor
 Masses are celebrated on Sundays at the following hours; o'clock. o'clock, 9i6 o'clock and i0.30 O. clock.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Bap.i.l chureh Nod.

Rev Henry F. Hodge Pastor
 Wednesday at o'clock the Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs. John Law. 12i Farrows street.
 Wednesday at s, business meeting of the Mems class.
 Tonight at 7.30, Prayer meeting will be held. Subject. "The Parable of The Pounds"
 Friday at 7.3Q, Gipir rehearsal with Mir. and Mrs. Leon N. Walker, I66 Grove street
 Sunday, Worship at l0.30. "The Master at the Door" 12. Church school. "The Cost of Diseipleship."
 2. Stereoptieon Missionary mes sage. Combination of the six and seven o'clock services
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

A six-foot seven-inch soldier at Fort Sheridan wears the largest shoes made for the United States Army size 12 EE.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

As preventive of goiter. choeo- late-i0dine tablets are furnished pu- pills in public schools of Plainheld, Wisconsin.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

The total diamond production up to the present time is estimated at about il4, 100000 carats. These have value of S5,000, 100000.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

The almost unknown phenomenon of snow for Christmas was experience ed by the people of Lisbon, Portugal. last Christmas.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

 The Putnam Patriot ls On Ssls Thursday Afternoons at the Following Places Putnam News Co.,, Union St. Donahue's Store. Main St. United Cigar Store, Front St. The Maheu Variety Store, Prov idence Street. V. Trounalos. Fruit and Confec- tionery Store. Providence St. Thursday Evening it May Be Oh
 tainsd At The Thompson Post Office Arsene Frappier's Barber Shor
 North Grosvenordale. Grosyenordale Post Office Douville's Store. No. Grosvener
 dale.
 N. J. Kenuey. Meehanicsvillt O'Neil's Drug Store. Dayville Dowe's. Danielson pomfret Post OfIice. a..
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

A woman of Powell County, Ken lucky. earns her living by catching snakes and selling them Co showmen.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
St. Philips Church Notes Rev. E. P. Wright, Rector.

Daylight Saving Timel Services Sunday next.
 500 a. m. Holy communion. 9S0 n. m Church school t0.30 a. n Holy communion and sermon.
 TOO D. m. Evening prayer and ser mon.
 Choir rehearsal Thursday 2 ?. m. in Guild Room.
 "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God St. Iuke4.S
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

There will be a mission for the Fngliah speaking members of St. si.l y's parish beginning April 20 and lasting for one week. The ser vices will be conducted by the Fran cesean fathers of New York.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

Entered as Second Glass Matter at the PostofIice at Putnam. Conn.,, ae- eording to the Act of Congress. Subscription Price s2.00 per Year
 Payable in Advance Single Copies Five Gents
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
In the Churches
Methodist Church Notes Rev. John r. Duxhury. Pastor

Methodist Church Notes
 Rev. John r. Duxhury. Pastor
 Daylight Saving Timel
 Sunday morning service l0.40 Sunday school i2.00.
 Sunday evening service TOO Thursday evening the week night service will be held at 7.d5.
 Friday evening the Quinebaug Val. ley Circuit League meets at 0neco at ' 73O.
 In the absence of Rev. Mir. Dnx- bury in Thompsonvlle this evening the service will be in charge of A. K. Saunders
 The subject of lhe pastors sermon Sunday morning will bc eWhy a Name Above Every Name" In the evening the subject sill ba. eThe Diff flculty of ForRiving"
Evening star., 1928-03-03
Tag DAYS Curbed.

Correspondence of the Associated Press
MANCHESTER, England.-Flag days
which are same as tag days in the
United States, have become so numer-
GUS In Great Britain that Manchester
authorities have decided to limit them
to charities for wounded soldiers.
Evening star., 1928-03-03

crs. In consequence wholesale buying Is
bound to be very conservative for some
time to come. Some OF the stronger
companies. however, are expected to
make fairly satisfactory earnings for
the first half Of the year.
Some Of the companies which make
both photograph and radio sets or sell
units containing both are doing ex-
ccllently. They are Keeping fully up to
1927 volume, but arc not recording such
heavy sales rs in 1926 az this time. The
manufacturers Of pianos are showing
no enthusiasm over the outlook Nearly
all the we'll known producers are adver-
tising cut priced sales. The dividend
on the stock Of the leading interests has
been omitted and one large rranufac-
turer has gone into the hands of re-
ceiver. The drop in demand for player
pianos Is especially noticeable. The
competition of monographs and ~adio
Is blamed.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
DISBANDED SOLDIERS
TERRORIZE CHINESE
Massacres and Looting Aided by
Communists in Leiyang,
Reports Hold.

Nv the Associated Press.
HANKOW. China, March 3.-~A reign
OF terror involving massacres and loot
Ing is reported from Leiyang. a city Of
500 900 population In southern Human.
Reports received here say that dis
banded soldiery joined the local peas
ant Communist union In an orgy OF
rapine. torturing and killing. In ono
case. 800 Buddhist monks locked their
temple. which was set afire. all perish
ing.
The Communists and soldiery were
stated to be retreating from Human. and
reports have been received that they
have captured Kwellin. in the Province
OF Kwangsi
Dispatches received from Canton last
Wednesday reported that Communists
from the Province OF Human had laid
siege To the City of KWeilin, the old
| capital Of kwangsi Province Earlier
reports said there were $4,000 MEN In
The attacking force. The dispatch said
that much interest In the Communist
activity was shown In Shanghai. AS II
was believed Communist Success
would result In revival Of their ca,ise
In southern China.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

NatiOnai--"The King Of Kings
photoplay, at 2:30 and $50 pm.
BeIasc0-~"Pirates Of Penzance," light
opera, at $50 pm. Matinee, "Tolenthc,' -
at 230.
Keith's-Sessue Hayakawa, vaudeville
at 2:15 and 8l5 pm.
Bathing Beauties" bur-
lesquc, at 2:15 and 8:15 pm.
Rialt0- Chicago" at 1920 am, / 20
3:20, $40, 7:20 and 9:30 pm.
MetrOpolitan--"Old Ironsides." al
! 80 a m, 1870. $50, $50. 7:30 ant
$50 pm.
PaIace-"The Divine Woman" al
j 20 am, 1:55, a, $50, 1885 and 9:4t
pm.
EarIc-"The Crystal Cup" continu.
GUS. 1890 am. to III pm.
Slightly Used" continuous, Il
am. to II pm.
Columbia-"The Circus" at 1i:1t
am. 1855. 2:40, 4:30. 6:10. 8 and "a;
pm.
Little Theater-"The Merry Widow,
continuous. to ii pm.
TivOli-"TWo Flaming Youths" at
4, 6, 8 and 9:55 pm.
Jessie James," at 2, 4
6, 3 and 9:45 pm.
Ccntral-"The Thirteenth Juror" a
1890, 2, $50. 5. $50, 8 and $40 pm
Evening star., 1928-03-03
WRC--RadiO Corporation Of America
t46S.5 Meters. $40 KtiOcy cyctes).


t46S.5 Meters. $40 KtiOcy cyctes).
3pm. .~-parnassus Trio.
430 pm. -- Madriilon and Spanish
Village Orchestra.
$50 pm-Frank Scott and his or
chestra.
6 pm. Waldorf Astoria Orchestra.
$40 pm. Motion picture guide.
635 pm. --- Waldorf Astoria Orches-
ira.
8:45 p.m,~-~Fifteen minutes with the
Washington College Of Music. present.
ing an organ recital
pm -~- Bible talk, Jesus and the
Twelve" by Representative David Iiogg
of Indiana
7i5 pm. --~ MayfioWer Concert Or
ehestra.
y pm. RCA hour, New York Sym
phony Orchestra. directed by Walter
Damtosch.
. pm Phiic0 hour, presenting
"HWeetiearls
10 pm. Wardman Park Orchestra.
1880 pm. ~~ Weather forecast.
1880 t1 II pm. Wardman Park Or
chestfa, Park Hotel
Evening star., 1928-03-03
RADIO EQUIPMENT
SALES ARE LIGHT
Two Lean Quarters Seen
Many Battery Sets Held
by Retailers.


| Special Dispatch TO The Star.
| NEW YORK, March 3.-SaleS of radio
| equipment today are not showing the
expansion that many manufacturers
hoped for. The last year was most
| trying period In the trade and develop
ments in the last two months have done
nothing to tighten the difficulties. The
entire industry Is in spotty condition.
The sales of some makers are excellent,
but there Is sound evidence to support
the belief that the first quarter of the
current year will be one Of unsatisfac-
tory results.
Two factors are blamed for this
These are dissatisfaction with some of
! the recently issued batteryless receiving
| sets and air congestion. Sales of radio
equipment normally fall Off during the
late Spring and Summer. and it now
looks as though many Of the manufac-
turers would be unable to report salts
factory improvement before the third
quarter Of 1928.
Radio Census" Taken.
| The Department of Commerce is max
| ing efforts to discover just where radio
receiving sets are located most th.ckly
1t sent out qucstionnaire asking deal
ers what radio equipment they have on
hand. The answers were pooled and
compiled by States, but the manufac-
turcrs dispute their accuracy. A second
| qucstionnaire Is being sent and makers
also are rechecking their figures.
! The information should give valuable
| data to the Radio Commission In lcgu-
lating broadcasting and assigning wave
| lengths.
Retail distributors. who are In closest
touch Of any OF the factors in the
trade with the public. feel that the
Winter broadcasting programs have
fallen we'll below the anticipated quality.
They assert that the radio audience has
progressed as fast or faster than me-
chanical developments in the industry.
What would have been regarded AS an
unusual program two or three years
ago arouses no enthusiasm at present
and the failure to amuse has a direct
reflection on sales of sets and equip
| ment.
| Demand for direct-current sets has
been particularly backward AS a re-
suit prices on this kind of equipment
| have been cut to the bone There also
has been much dissatisfaction over some
| OF the new alternating current receiv-
| ers and as a result sales of both battery
operated and batteryless sets have suf-
fered. There are many manufacturers
whose alternating current sets have
given fine satisfaction and their sales
have held up better than the average.
There are at present thousands OF
battery operated sets in the hands OF
manufacturers. wholesalers and retail
Evening star., 1928-03-03
BANK AUTO ROBBED.

LOS ANGELES, March 3 Hp. H
Walker, messenger for the Pacific Ma
tiohai Bank. was robbed OF 500, 900 In
currency yesterday by three men In al
automobile who forced Walkers car to
clirb. The robbers escaped.
walker WAS accompanied by Frank
Floyd. guard who said he did not
nave an opportunity TO use his gun.
When the bank car had been forced
10 stop Two of the robbers lenped out OF
tiirif machine and forced Walker and
Floyd To hold up their hands The rob-
befs grabbed the hatchal containing the
money. threw IL into their ear and sped
away. The h0id-up men abandoned thei,
automobile nearby and changed into an
other machine. IN which they drove
away
Evening star., 1928-03-03
AIRCRAFT BILL PASSED.
senate Approves Use of Equipmen,
by u. s. Schools.

Ey Senate bill passed and sent yes
tcrday 10 the House, schools, colleges
and universities in the country would
be given the opportunity u use obsolete
Army aircraft, parts and instruments
Tor any instruction purposes other than
actual night The bill, sponsored by
Senator heed, Republican, pcnneyi-
ghi4Ia, authorizes the Secretary Of War
" lend such equipment 10 accredited
Institutions.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
A. U. DEBATERS WIN.
Capital Team Defeats Student
From University of Florida

The University Of Florida debating
team lost last night to American Uni
vcrsity at Hurst Hall on the A. U.
campus by vote Of two to one Of the
judges.
The local team defended the afflrma-
tive side Of the question, Resolved
That American private investments
should not be given military protection
by the United States Government" The
A. U. debatcrs were Hugh Speer, Willis
Delaplain and Blake Espey. The visi-
tors were G. S. Milan, E. L. Miller and
B. c. Thornal.
The judges were DIR. E. S. Newton
principal Of Western High School: Prof
Lowell j. Ragatz of George Washington
University and James l.. Wright, Wash
ington correspondent of the Buffalo
Evening News.
Tonight American University will en-
gage in dual debate with Western
Maryland University.
Evening star., 1928-03-03

Twenty thousand boxes Of mountain
oranges were shipped from Porto Rico
to other parts of the world in a recent
week
Evening star., 1928-03-03
ENGINEERS KIDNAPPED.
Mexican Rebels Holding Two fol-
$4,000 Ransom.

MEXICO CITY, March 3 OP).-Re-
layed dispatches from Morelia today
said that Antonio Gallardo Roias and
Raymundo Sanchez. engineers, were
seized in a raid by rebels on con-
struction camp at San Miguel Del
Monte, 20 miles from Morelia, Sunday.
The rebels, commanded by a chief
tain named Arreola. demanded a ram
som of 10000 pesos (about 100000 for
the men, They threatened to kill the
men on Thursday unless the money was
forthcoming
Evening star., 1928-03-03
|LocalRadio Entertainment
Saturday. March 3, 1928
NAA ~ Washington Navy Yard f434.5
Meters, $50 Kii0cycles,

3;45 pm.--Weather Bureau reports.
9:55 p.m.--Arlington time signals.
1905 pm--Weather Bureau reports
Evening star., 1928-03-03

WMAL,-Washington Radio Forum
t24i.S Meters. I,240 KilocycIes).
pm-News flashes.
7:i5 p.m.-~David McWilliams and his
orchestra.
7;45 pm.-~Charles Williams. pianist.
pm.-~Correct time.
8:0l pm.--~Phil Hayden and Les Col
win.
$40 pm. ~~ Joint recital by Elvina
Neal Rove. soprano. and Ridgway Tay-
lor. baritone.
$50 pm Maurice Jarvis, dramatic
reader
9:l0 pm.-~Mary Callahan. soprano.
$50 pm.--~Ieese Saturday Nighters.
1918 pm News flashes.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
WRiiF -- American Er0adcasting Co.
(3224 Meters, $50 Ktl0cyclrsl.

10 7 .m.~-Program OF musical Sc
lections made up entirely of request
numbers.
The Washington times., 1928-05-15
How Does Electric Power Trust
Explain It's ExtOrtions From
Small Users Of Electricity?

TNsIoUs propaganda Of the electric power trust in the
schools and colleges Of the land and through newspapers
has other than r. lull users q seosrCl1y sO
kindly feeling while the composing the trust Obtain
from public service commissions the kind Of rates hat Drng
golden returns.
TIE propaganda likewise serves to prejudice the public
against public ownership which, u dozens q places y daiy
demonstrating that i able ~ give much lover Ia'es 'nAn
rFivafely owned power corporations.
The amazing part 81 reveatOns IS that the power russ
getting away with program despite the fact that every
where electric power concerns charge the most exoronate
rates Is small consumers Of electricity while larger users ge
rates that average five 81 times less than those charged 2
residential users
Ex-Governor pincot Ii letter printed 4 The Tines points
out that the trust Is seeking 70 crsate u young ana gig
anonopoy ana EsPEOIALLY AGAINST - kEDUC4igN
OF THE ExToRTIoNATE RATES CHARGED L0 SILL 7,
The dferentia between private and wholesale consumers
has Increased IS recent years and there have deem ~ Steps n
s t q public utilities commissions e s'0p Nv
% here Is Wssbinoton ths discrimination Il about the
same IS elsewhere IA the country and yet there e con
parapey little industry here 70 favor ana aDaousey no
Justice ID throwing the tremendous burden upon private
small consumers here pay SO cents per dlowatt hour
sre are commercial schedules il which TIE rate goes dow
IS v below cent per hlowatt hour, al depending upon
tie number Of klowatt hours used
II pennuylvania during III Pinchct term IS governor
eonsusrs Il that STATE was 1s5 psr owatt hour whereas
Tie average rate paid b domestic consumers VA S4 cents g
more than IS times g much s.
power trust g charge large competitive prices and small
consumers monopOlatic prices Ihs large profits g ne
es eonssrssrs appear Is b helpless they apparently
have 10 effective way ct their before public utilities
commissions II would them much and usually there nO
public agency to render such service.
II this city have Peoples Counsel assacnea % tne
this aboinabIs discrimination before hs Public Utisss
Commission for correction.