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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-09-02
JAPAN BUILDS
MORE CRUISERS
Britain, U. S. Will
Counter at Caucus

TOXIC, Sept. Japan moved
forward in the imperialist race for
ornaments when, on the excuse of
the strength # British and Ameri-
can navies, the Navy Department
submitted a $1S8,000,000 plan for
cruiser and destroyer construction.
Four vessels of 10000 tons each,
fifteen first class destroyers and
numerous submarines will be built
in accordance with the plan. The
cruisers will replace smaller and
more obsolete craft.
The estimates are made for 1880
instead of 1881 when existing pro-
grams expire.
LONDON, Sept. IA Gentle
mems agreement" to caucus against
those powers advocating battle craft
disliked by both Britain and the
United States at the disarmament"
conference is expected to be made
between the two leading imperialist
powers as a result of the Dawes
Macdonald conversations.
This agreement will be neces-
sary preliminary to any world naval
conference which might be called,
the London press stipulates.
Commenting on the latest Toxic
move in the frenzied race for arms,
Secretary Stimson tried to brush
aside it's Importance but at the same
time admitted that "the new de-
velopment must lie considered"
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
Verbal Agreement Made When Bond For Deed Executed
 By Bank
Small Plot and Easement Meet Re-
 quirements

Since The Patriot fast week carried an exclusive story that the Putnam Savings Bank had signed a bond for a deed of the property on Oak Hill to S. Nikoloff, there has been some speculation as to whether or not Mir. Nikoloff would allow the city to pur- chase such land and rights as the city will need in the proposed improve ment of it's water works plant.
 While, as stated last week, there are no reservations in the bond for a deed, Arthur F. Hughes, treasurer of the Putnam Savings Bank, stated Saturday, that before the bond was executed the possibility of the city wishing to purchase some of the land included in the bond for a deed was discussed and it was agreed by Mir Nikoloff that the city might purchase any land necessary to it's project and by the bank that if any such pur- chase is made the purchase price will be deducted from the amount set forth in Mir Nikoloff's option.
 1t was quite generally known that Mir. Nikoloif was emphatieally in favor of the concre.e reservoir plan and it was in all probability due to this knowledge that few people, who, however, could not have known Mir. Nikolon very intimately, assum- ed that possibly Mir. N.koloH had acquired his option on the land to "block" the city in it's proposed plan to erect a standpipe on Oak Hill. Such reasoning was absurd for two req sons: Mr Nikolof, although he might favor the concrete reservoir plan, and be unalterably opposed to a steel standpipe on Oak Hill, is q broad minded gentleman and would be amcng the first to abide by n major ity decision. although that decision was opposed to his personal views. Those who know him would never for a moment believe that he intended to put anything in the way to hinder the city water department proceed ing with the work under the plan adopted. In the second place, al- though fl might entail expense and cause delay, the city could take the land by right of eminent domain.
 As the plan has been drawn the city will need plot of land m the rear, or east, of the present stand pipe. The line will begin at the southwest corner of the land the city now owns, run 100 feet east, 80 feet north, 100 feet west and 80 feet south to point of beginning. This
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
DRIVER OF CAR HELD
 IN BONDS OF S3,OOO
Clifton Rabbit, 8, In Serious Condition at Day kimball
 Hospital
Thompson Man Arrested at Scene of
 Accident

Clayton Babbitt. s-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Babbitt, North Grosvenordale, was hit by an automo- bile near the residence of Agent John Reardon of the Grosvenordale Company, Tuesday evening. and is at the Day Kimball Hospital with a brok- en leg and a fractured skull. The child is on the danger list. Howard P. Clark of New Haven, driver of the car that hit the boy, was arraigned before Justice Percy r. Tourtellotte, North Grosvenordale, Wednesday af- ternoon. The charge against Clark is that the brakes of his ear were de- fective. The case was continued one week and a bond of S3.000 was furn- ished.
 Reckless Driving
 State Officer Henry H. Mayo, while checking up the accident, arrested Andrew Mamedov of Thompson, who came by the scene O. the mishap driv- ing so as to attract the officers atten- tion. Mamedov was arraigned before Justice Tourtellotte Wednesday after noon. He was found guilty of reek- less driving and pad fine of $50 and costs.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
Been In Family 105 Years.-- Once Parsonage and Post
 Office
Owner RssiFes to Home on East
 Woodstoek Common

William K. May has sold his ap- proximately 71-aere farm on the road to pomfret to Charles Y. B. Cush- man of Eastland Farms, Pomfret street. Mir Cushman has not AS yet determined what he is going to do with his newly acquired property. He has spoken of using it for an avia- tion field. for raising sheep and for raising cattle. MT. and Mrs. May are to remove to East Woodstock where Mir May has purchased the Nerncn Wetherell home opposite the common.
 With the signing of the deed of conveyance, last Friday, the farm passed out of the May family after iO5 years of continuous ownership. It was purchased by William k. May, father of the present grantor. from Edward Tuckcrman, September 27, 1924. Since that time. until August l6, 1929. it has been in the family owned by William k. May until his death and since that time by the son William K May.
 The farm was at one time owned by the father of the late Ebert Gary, head of the United States Steel Cor poration. Mr Gary purchased the land from Elder Grow
 At one time the house was tho Baptist parsonage. That was in the days before Putnam had been set off as town and pcmfret was bounded on the east by the Quinebaug river II was also used as post office at one time. The original door Is still on the house. The sot through which letters were dropped has been eover- ed ever but otherwise the door re- mains the same.
 Widely Known Farmer
 MT May, one of the most widely known farmers in Pomfrei and Put nam, retires from active farm owner ship after a life devoted to agricul- turc The farm which has just passed out of the family shows intelligent management and intensive conduct on the part of Mir May. Although he will be missed Mr. May deserves rest. He has put in long days and many years of hard farm manage ment. . life and pursuit which he dearly loved. It will be gratifying Co the many friends of Mir. and Mrs. haA lhdi tHty aft fvN to ittiivN1 AAt from the place where they have spent their lives and will be in touch with both Pomfret and Putnam.
 The Msy homestead k en the Pom fret road lt is at the top of the first hiil after passing the Gary school house going to Pomfret from Putnam and Is on the north side of the high way.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
CIRCUS DAY
Downie Bros Show Will Give Two Performances Friday
 on Carpenter Lot.

Friday is circus day in Putnam. Downie Bros, win pitch their tents on the Carpenter lot, Arch street, af- ter arriving over the highway. The circus is comp etely motorized and affords it's own independent means of transportation.
 Downie Bros. circus has been mak- ing A favorable impression on it's New England tour. It is showing at popu- lar prices. twenty-five and fifty cents fer general admission.
 Preceding the show at the grounds there will be big street parade pass Ing through the principle streets Of he city.
 The show carries many cages or wild animals. has several bands, two calliopes and a number of special feature acts that are being offered for the first time. -
 There is clown group that will especially delight the children. The animals are an educational feature that is emphasized, including herd of elephants. Beth American and foreign acts have been grouped Tn a most entertaining program. The management has eliminated all obJec- tronal features of the old time circus and women and chi dren will be well cared for at the afternoon perform ar.ce. This will be the only circus showing in Putnam this year and VIII prove a big attraction throughout the surrounding territory
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
VIM. R. MAY FARM SOLD
 TO CHAS. V. E. CUSHMAN
PAYS IN RESULTS

Last Thursday the following ap- peared in The Patriots classified ad column; "0ne three-burner oil stove m good condition. Price req aonable."
 Friday afternoon, less than twenty-four hours after the paper went to press. the pleased adver- tiser paid fifty cents for The Pat riot service. She had sold the stove after one insertion.
 The Patriots classified ad column does just what it purports to do-- Bring buyers and sellers together. One insertion Is 90 cents with 25 cents for each subsequent inser- ton. These ads are received up to 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
Merchants CO-OperatiUe Sale
 Friday and Saturday

THE merchants of Putnam holding Special Co- Il operative Sale Friday and Saturday. They have spe- caly priced their stocks attract the buyers of this err tory for big selling days Special advertisements of the event will be found in this issue.
 The affair is not much money-making venture as an advertising venture and opportunity for the mer chants and the buying public to become better acquainted 1t will also afford opportunity to the community to come in direct contact with the large and varied lines of mer chandise carried by the stores of Putnam.
 Local stores carry high grade merchandise. The mer- chants here stay and dependent local trade In order to keep this trade is for their interest they we'll realize to stock only reliable goods and to sell them at reasonable prices Also to make fair adjustments in all cases of dissatisfaction This is feature that the buyers who go out of town to trade will not find awaiting their pleasure
 Good mercantile establishments credit to city, are appreciated by and benefit to the buyers of the com munity they
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
CITY MAY BUY LAND
 TT NEEDS ON OAK HILL

line thus includes a plot of land S0x 100 feet, east of the present tank.
 Right of Way
 The plan also calls for an ease ment. or right of way. over a part of the land included in the bend for a deed. This right of way begins at q point on Oak street east of Wiikin- son street and passes across the land now owned by the Putnam Savings Bank in a straight line, toward the proposed location of the new tank, to Prospect street. This will save lay ing many feet of pipe as Oak street curves in a wide sweep to Prospect street some distance from the tank.
 The fact that there is a gentle mans agreement" between the Saw ings Bank and MT. Nikoloff, will set at rest any unwarranted fears that the city will not be able to acquire such rights in the property to be con veyed under the bond of a deed as may be necessary.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
ENGINEER SYMONDS
 IN CITY ON MONDAY
Contractors Not Heard From.- Commissioners Not Ready To Report-City Engineer Makes Survey.

Henry Symonds. hydraulic engi- ncer of Boston. engaged by the board of water commissioners in carrying out their plan of improving the water works plant. was in the city, Monday, for consultation Mir. Symonds has written the several contractors, who submitted bids on construction work to the old water board. but as no replies have as yet been received the water commissioners were not ready Co make a report Co the com mon council SO no meeting of the council was held Tuesday night as planned.
 Tuesday City Engineer George W. Ferry made a survey of the right of way the water commissioners wish to acquire for the city from Oak street to Prospect street on the top of Oak Hill near the present standpipe.
 Other details tending Co get the work under way have been attended to by the water commissioners since the last meeting of the council.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
MISS MARGARET B. WRIGHT
 MARRIED IN CALIFORNIA

Announcements have been receiv- ed by friends in Putnam of the mar riage in Santa Maria, California. Wednesday,. August 7th, of Miss Margaret Bowen Wright, one of the younger daughters of Mrs. Eliza l.. Wright. and Clarence Sarber Crakes. The bride is a daughter of the late Probate Judge Edward C. Wright and Mrs. Wright, the family residing in Putnam until n short time after Judge Wright's death. John Wright of Pom- fret is a brother of Mrs. Crakes.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
WITH s. N. E. TELEPHONE
 co. 30 YEARS RESIGNS

Miss Alice E. Sherman, who has re. signed as chief operator of the s. N E. Telephone Company, after thirty years of continuous service in the Putnam exchange, was the guest of honor at farewell party, Monday evening, arranged by employees of the company.
 The affair was held at the O'Brien cottage on the north shore of Alex ander's Lake where a chicken salad supper was served to thirty guests. There was no program and, by re- quest of Miss Sherman, no presenta- ton. The evening was spent in talk ing about matters interesting to those
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
For First Time Atty. Johnson Asks Leniency In Liquor
 Case
Norman Lueier Undergoes Several
 Operations

"This is the first time l have ever asked for leniency in a liquor ease, said Prosecuting Attorney Erie H. Johnson in the city court. Monday morning. Norman Lucicr. World War veteran. was being arraigned on two counts for violation Of the liqucr law, owning and keeping and a sale of intoxicating liquor. Lucier was not put to plea and the charges were filed upon the payment of the actual costs.
 When the case was presented At torney Johnson said that he had re- ceived reports of men going in and out of the defendants place in the north end of the city. IL looked sus- picious and search warrant was is- sued The officers made the search and found an outfit for making beer, 8 small bcttle of liquor, and two men in the place.
 ''I find myself in a peculiar posi- tion." said the attorney for the state, 'I am taking stand that l have never taken before"
 Attorney Johnson chen fold the Court that the defendant came to his fAHNAtf luNAAAf ana NHHhN hN AffA HtH story. He did not ask for mercy, said he had done wrong and deserved to be punished" said Mir. Johnson.
 Five or Six Operations
 Lucier was born in Putnam and has always lived here. He enlisted and went over seas where he was wound ed. After his return his health broke down. He was operated on at the Day Kimbali Hcspial and sixteen inches of his intestines removed. He tried Co work as a weaver but could n't. He had five other operations. He can not do any kind of hard labor. His wife works and he has one child. He had a pension of S125 a mcnth put that was reduced by the govern nent, as many are reduced, to S25. While the law should be enforced here are times when justice should be tempered with mercy" said Mir. Johnson, who told the court that he found Lucier's story to be true.
 Lucier was quite q little in debt, the prosecutor stated, and thought he could get a couple of hundred dol lars by breaking the law and pay what he owes "The country owes him something" said Mir. Johnson. He said he regretted to see man who has done what the defendant has done for his country punished for his act although 1t is wrong. He said he
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
CORONER BILL WILL
 FILE FINDING FRIDAY

County Coroner Arthur C. Bill of Danielson said this morning that he has not completed his finding on Che inquest in the deaths of Ar5hur and Edward Benoit, killed in an auto mobile accident near Meehaniesville. Saturday. August 3rd. Richard Wheel CT, driver of the car, in which the Benoit brothers were riding, is being held by the coroner under bonds of 5,000. Wheeler voluntarily appear ed and told his story at the inquest.
 Coroner Bill. when asked when he expected to file his finding in the case, said, Probably Friday"
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
Railroad Company Officials Willing to Make Contract
 Under Certain Conditions
Chairman mignaul, Negotiating With
 Realty Dept.

R. M. Smith. superintendent of the N. Y. N. II. & II Railroad Company, fav0rs proposition of che city of Putnam to use the property the ccm- panv owns on South Main street for parking purposes. He has reserred the matter to the company's real estate agent. Mr. Ellsworth. who also locks favorably upon the plan.
 The ma ter has been taken up with the company by Eugene Mlgnault, chairman of the highway committee of the common council who has re- eeived letters from both of these officials.
 The real estate agent has written Mir Mignaut that the company will lease the strip of land to the city fl the city will agree to improve it. place bumpers SC that the company's tracks will be protected, and save the company harmless from all damages The letter does not state the price per year of such a lease.
 To Get Specific Terms
 Chairman Mignault has written the agent Co get the specific terms under which the company vii be willing to sign a lease and the matter will be submitted to the next meeting of the common council for acticn.
 Automobile owners have been us- ing the ground for parking but only under sufferance. The city has no rights in or to the strip of land on South Main street extending frcm the subway Co Grove street. west of the highway. This strip is owned by the railroad company. If the city is able to come to an agreement with the company and a lease is acquired the strip will be improved and the terms of the company as regarding protec- ton will be met. Apparently the mat ter hangs cn the monetary considera- tion the company will demand for such lease. If the lease becomes a reality it will greatly relieve the pre- sent eongested parking situation in the business section and will afford nn excel en place for parking many cars
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
Pomona Grange To
 Hold Field Meeting

Mrs. Susie C. Williams of Brook lyn, secretary of the Quinebaug Po- mona Grange, makes announcement of the annual field meeting and picnic pf the organization to be held at the Highlawn Poultry Farm in Mansfield Hollow on Thursday, August %. The program arranged has been scheduled on standard time and will commence at noon. 4 basket lunch and sporting events will occupy the afternoon. Acs tivities for the Oirangcrs. young and old. will be had The object of the athletic meet will be for county grange organizations Co wrest from the Sen- cxet Grange og Woodstock. the silver cup won by them last year. The morn ing program will be devoted to tour of the poultry farm.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
MISS DOROTHY Nj. KENT
 TO MARRY SEPT 7TH

Dr. and Mrs. James Manning Kent O. Larchmont. N. Y.. have issued in- vitations for the wedding of their daughter. Miss Dorothy Manning Kent and Mr. Dewey Dorchester FL lis. The wedding will take place Sat urday, September 7th. in All Angels church. Twilight Park, Haines Falls, N. Y.
 Mss Kent is a granddaughter of Dr. ]. B. Kent and the late Mrs. Kent, who lived en Church street. Putnam, for half a century, where the doctor was one of the city's prominent phy- sieians.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
TALE TOUCHES
 HEART OF PROSECUTOR

would ask Co have the ease continued with the hope that some of his friends will lend him helping hand.
 No Special Privilege
 Judge Geissler said he was willing Co give the defendant al. the help possible as he admired man who has done SO much fer his country. He said he did not want people to think, however. that because they have help cd their country they can go out and break the law. They have no more right to break the law than anyone else, the court said, and added that he thought Lucier should at least pay the actual cCsta.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
MRS LILLIAN D. MORRISON
 APPOINTED SCHOOL NURSE

Mrs. Lillian D. Morrison of Wor- cester has been appointed school nurse in Putnam. Mrs. Morrison is a graduate of the New England Bap- tist Hospital and has had consider abe experience in nursing and public health work. She will succeed Miss Viola Snyder who resigned to accept a position in Berlin, Connecticut.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22

serving the public in making prompt connections on telephone calls.
 Miss Sherman started with the com pany in 1899 when the central office was under the supervision of L. H. Fuller. The office was then on Union street and enc operator was able to tend to the board. Later the ex- change was transferred to a wooden building on the corner of South Main and Chapman street and from there to the present quarters on Grove street.
 Miss Sherman is out of town. She has net made known her plans for the future.
 Miss Mary Smith succeeds Miss Sherman as chief operator.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
CITY MAY LEASE STRIP
 OF LAND FOR PARKING
FOUR IN ONE FAMILY
 IN D. K. HOSPITAL

4 mother and four children are at the Day Kimball Hospital, establishing record. according to the matron. Miss Nellie Blox ham,
 The mother is Mrs. Annie Krawice. wife of Thomas kraw- ice. d fireman at the mill in North Grosven0rdale. A daughter was born Sunday to Mir. and Mrs. krawice. 1t being their eleventh child. Two sons of the woman, one III with pieusisy and the other with appendicitis, are also pa- tients at the institution.
 As far as known there has nev- CT before been four members of one family at the hospital at the same time.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
AMHERST GRADUATES TO
 TEACH AT PoMFRET SCHOOL

Edward NJ. Clarke, Westerly, R. l., and Earl Pithie. of North Attle- boro, Mass, graduates of Amherst College, class of 1929, will join the faculty of Pomfret school when the school opens this fall.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mir. and Mrs. William Mountford of Maynard street gave a party Thurs day afternoon in honor of their daughter Louise's third birthday. Games were played and refreshments served The little guests were Bar bara and Marjorie Maynard, Rita Robitaillc, Sylvia Vadnais, Alice, Bernard and Marjorie Bousquet, and William Mountford
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22

Captain of Police William Jarvis has returned to duty after having 8 weeks vacation. With Mrs. Jarvis he spent the weekend with relatives in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-31
WE HOPE THEY KEEP TT

It is hard to believe that the Y. NJ. T. A. & B. society is consider ing the sale of its handsome club quarters. When this building was added to the resources of the city we congratulated the organization upon it's enterprise and 1t. willingness to provide the city with large hall for public gatherings The value Of such a home to the society itself Is beyond question, But several years or ownership have resulted in the pres ent distressing discussion, whether to keep or to sell. One does not need to be a member of the organization to sympathize with 1t in it's endeavors to find a way out of the acknowl- edged difficulties.
 The "Tabs" can rest assured that every citizen of New Britain, regard- less of creed will be sorry to see sale of the building eventuate. It is to be hoped, even now, that a way will be found to avoid such a finale to a brilliant endeavOr. Perhaps there is still hope. President Huma- son gives it as his opinion that the greater portion of the societys members have not yet belted on the girdle of hard work to save the building. according to our report in the news columns, If that is the case there ought to be different story when all members become aroused and join In the battle to retain this
 attractive home. The city's best
 wishes go to the Tabs in the endeav- or.