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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12

The racing was under the direction
of J. Otis Fox, Putnam businessman
and race horse enthusiast. The judges
were Sam Roberts, On. Hutehins of
Danielson and Samuel j. Greene. The
timers were Thomas F. Ryan and
Henry Welsh Of Putnam.
With people from every town in the
section as visitors to the grounds, the
fair retains above all else, perhaps,
its appeal as Woodstock's old home
day.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12
D. A. r. TO MAKE PILGRIMAGE
TO DEERFIELD SATURDAY

Arrangements are complete for the
pilgrimage of the Elizabeth Porter
Putnam Chapter, d. A. R., in con-
junction with the Danielson Chapter,
to Old Deerfeld, Mass, and nearby
historical country on Saturday next.
The trip viii be made by bus, and ac-
cording to present plans about thirty
viii go. Any who wish to make re-
servations should call Mrs. j. Dyer
Potter.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12
oUADIc REUNION

The annual Quadic reunion will be
held Saturday, September IA, at the
schoolhouse in that town from II
A. NJ. 10 3 p. NJ. Much interest Is
being manifested. and all interested
viii be cordially welcomed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12
FIRST DAY OF FAIR
DRAWS BIG CROWD
Nearly 5000 Attend Wood
stock Exhibition TO See Ex-
hibits, Races and Midway
Another Good Attendance Expected
Today

Nearly three thousand people at
tended Woodstock Fair ON its opening
day yesterday, and today fully as
many more are expected 10 visit the
So. Woodstock grounds TO look at the
exhibits, watch the races, and saunter
along the midway. Wednesdays sale
of tickets at the gate was over 1000,
and in addition to these there were
several hundred holders Of life tickets
in attendance, as well as many who
for various reasons are given COM
plimentary tickets. Today, with Put
nam stores closed for the afternoon,
and weather almost as inviting as yes
terday, another large crowd is antici-
pated.
Display Freak Calf
This years fair offered little by
way Of novelty. In many ways it ap-
peared smaller than last year, and
in some respects is more successful.
The number of exhibits of fruits, vege-
tables, flowers, etc, appears smaller
than year ago, due in a measure
perhaps to the corn borer quaran-
tine which excludes many Thompson.
Putnam and Killingly products unless
they are certified. Quarantine agents
were on the alert, too, to see that
nothing was allowed on the display
tables from the barred area.
The midway was more restricted
than last year, with but a half dozen
concessionaires' booths, no rides"
or sideshow. One of the feature ex.
hibits was that of the freak calf
born in Woodstock some weeks ago.
The number Of cattle on exhibit is
larger than last year. and hence the
long cattle parade at three o'clock yes
terday afternoon, and again today
was one Of the features.
On the Track
Racing attracted plenty of inter
est. though a decidedly dusty track,
with much Of the dust blown toward
the stands, did not add to the enthus-
iasm. Results in the 2:2S pace and
in the free for all We're.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12
TAX COLLECTOR RECEIVES
s122,5o2 FROM 1929 TAXES

The report Of irving II. Miron,
town tax collector. shows that total
Of SI22, 5O2.32 has been collected OF
he 1929 Putnam assessment OF S134,
G62.36. These figures appear IN the
report which is made annually by the
tax collector to the board Of select.
men at the end Of the towns tiseai
year. The balance of Si2, l6O-O4 a.
vet uncollected, is subject TO abate-
ments to the extent Of $l81.05. The
collector also obtained during the
year StO,3S77l in taxes assessed In
1928. S82s.s1 from 1927 assess
ments. and S44.23 from other bacl
taxes as well as interest Of Sslb.Zl
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12
ROTARY CLUB

Arnold Huizinga Of Thompson adj
dressed the Putnam Rotary club at
IFS Wednesday luncheon. His talk
was based on European travels, and
with maps he described several Of his
recent journeys. He dwelt particu-
larly on those European centers, no
tably Paris, TO which Americans
throng.
Miss Mary Merriam returned Tues
day from a visit Of a week with a
friend in Canaan.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hall Of Will
mantle. former Putnam residents,
were in town this week.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12

Calvin Stanley, new supervisor Of
rural schools, is making his home on
Chapman street, this city He Is the
successor Of Martin b. Robertson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Tureott and
sons Albert, Jr., and Richard spent
the last weekend and holiday with
Mrs. Turcott's sister, Mrs. Marie
Wood. and niece, Mrs. Eddie Mat
thews, Of Greenwood, X. |.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-09-12

Major A. D.Maelntyre is visiting
in Mantle.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
HbRaH AND HEiIIN

senator Bora h aptly enunclaled majority Of Protestant when he took Senator Hefiin 10 task for tho latters attempts at stirring up reIigius iigotry. some hoodlum threw a brick at Senator HofIin in Brockton. Mass. and thus the AlAhanan wishes the Senate 10 take action for him. IL is tlom ntary reasoning that the incl dent Was one for the Brockton po- hce, and il they We're unable 10 ar est the brlcll-thrower nothing more is to be done To ask the Senate of the United States to pass q resolution conforming those responsible for his treatment in Brockton was d subtle attempt by Senator Heflin to bring that body on his side in the bigotry contest. In keeping it's hands off the Senat" acted wisely. A reso- luton ot condemnation, such as Sen U'or Heflin requested, would have causei much rejoicing within the ranks of the ku kluX klan. IL isn't tn" business of the Senate to take part in religious argumentation, nor even indirectly tc yield consolation to those engaged in this pas,ime.
 : nator James l. Watson Of h. diana, whom Senator Heflin though, 10 be d ''he horse in the ku klux klan,' likewise did well to hotly deny such an Impeachment. The lndlanan is nv on record s saving he has had no dealing with the Noosicr I>luNers, although there i. no doubt that h. got their votes. Politics being what they are he can not he condemned for quietly ac- repting such support so long as h- mad" no promises 10 obtain il.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26

schools and theological seminaries. The United States public health service distributes similar pam phlets. All the jury was allowed to hear was a reading Of the pamphlet by the prosecuting attorney him- self. That is one way to win cases.
 All adolescents agree that sex in- formation, given at the right time and under proper circumstances, is guiding youth wisely. Unless they obtain d knowledge of the rudi- ments of existence from wise elders they will obtain 1t from Nile- mouthed companions.
 Let morbid curiosity regarding sex euide adolescents and trouble is around the corner. The subject is delicate, and many parents are hard put to tell their children what they are entitled 10 know in order to but tTess them into living a life Of pUr- ity. The pamphlet of Mrs. Dennett regarded by competent authorities as giving the message in ideal and proper form, suddenly IS found smutty by a jury. That, fortunately.
 
 appealed to higher court.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
Observations On ne Weather

Washington, April aG.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight: cooler in north and west portions: Saturday fair; strong westerly winds. diminishing.
 Forecast for Eastern New York :: Fair tonight and Saturday; cooler tonight; fresh to strong westerly winds, diminishing.
 Conditions: The storm Of yester- cay and last night moved rapidly into the Sr. Lawrence valley, Quebec and Doucet 29.30 inches. It. passage produced show CTS and thunder storms from the central plains states eastward to the coast and scattered showers mixed with partly cloudy to overcast weather and clearing prevails this morning in the north Atlantic states. temperatures to rise 10 sixty or above in the middle Atlantic coast districts and over much of Southern New England. West of the Appala- : chian highlands inc temperatures range from 46 at Pittsburgh to 30 at Denver and 26 at Sheridan, Wyo. The center of the western area Of high pressure moved sout heastward to Kansas and Oklahoma Dodge City and Oklahoma City 3o,l4 inches.
 Frosty conditions were reported over the central and northern plains states and Rocky mountain region.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in tempe rature.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26

our conceptions of the extent of the universe, is not an atheist. His mes- sage to Rabbi Herbert $. Goldstein. of the Institutional Synagogue of New York. we'll clears Up this poina.
 It turns out that Dr. Einstein's conception of God is not similar to that of some others. or some of us; but the statement that he believes in Spinoza's God, who reveals him. self in the orderly harmony in be- ing at least clears up the point that Dr. Einstein is a wicked atheist who is bent upon undermining the foundations of religion.
 Spinoza. who lived in the 17th century. by trade was a lens grinder in Amsterdam. He was keen stu dent of nature. He wrote his con- captions of nature during his spare time. and because he professed to See God manifested in all nature he was termed the God into xicated man. He was q learned lens grinder and became famous as an exponent of God in nature. The theme has been popular among the faithful of the regular religious tenets and sure ly can meet with no objection. As Elns;Cln says in his radiogram, however. it does not imply belief in personal God, But he may turn to that later
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
tateI, but as he is told. This b not

tates, but as he is told. This is not Americanism.
 I also think that more care should be taken in giving men or women the franchise to vote. If this law was strictly enforced, as it should be, l believe that a great many of the citizens of this city would be denied the right to vote. because they could not read on speak.
 never did have the opportunity to go 10 a foreign country, but if did, and I wanted to become citi- zen of that country. should be compelled to live up to the laws of that country and to pass their ex- aminations for citizenship.
 I admit that man when being examined. must be nervous, and most likely makes some mistakes. but I believe that in most cases at least, they are given fair chance to pass and allowances are made for those mistakes.
 have thought considerably Of the American born who can neither read nor write. In some parts of the South especially. have seen young men who were unable to write their own names and unable to read. These cases are worxe than those Of people coming to this country from foreign lands. for an immigrant must know how to read and write in some language. believe, to legally enter this country.
 These men although they are citizens can and should be prevented from voting. If they are allowed to vote. If the laws pertaining to the granting of franchise are enforced they cannot vote. These people on becoming of age automatically be- come citizens. but they can and should be denied the privilege of voting. The majority of these people arc more excusa ble than the man of foreign birth is in this sec- ton of the country l believe. for in some sections they do not have the school system as they do here.
 think that the best way to over come this condition in this country is to create a department Of public education. with . secretary of educa. ton in the presidents cabinet. ThiA believe, would do much to over come the lack of knowledge among American born. for the federal gov- ernment would help these states build schools and would standardize the teachings in the public schools throughout the country.
 Not as a native born American. but as a plain American citizen. I still object to any man or woman being granted citizenship when they cannot speak or read the English language and I still believe that no man or woman can be q good American citizen if they cannot read and speak the English language. Yours for better American citi- zens.
 EDW. J. RARkS.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
\ BIT O FINANCE.

When the news from abroad has To do with the raise in the discount rate ot the EciChsDanh It properly belongs upon the financial page But the fact that there has been spir- ted discussion at the separations conference the increase CT the 1teichsbank IS instantly roupitd Nth the apparent failure Of that conference.
 lnercas, m discount rates the past week hayr taken place in Poland. Austria and Hungary. And during March four other central banks nit Il their rates: The Bank of Italy the Rank ot the Netherlands. and Inc Central Banks of Peru and chili. The Bank Of England raised its rate in February, CoincIdent with the first Fedora Reserve warning.
 The German rate did not go up as nigh as Was expected. It went to : l-2 per cent. while tinancters en- pected it to go 10 per cent. the rate hit in Poland Austria and Hun. sary.
 All the foreign increases reflect the strain which the high mones rates in th!s country have caused Germany, in particular. has lost : large total Of gold in recent weeks Gold goes where the highest rate: prevail.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
SPREADING SOUTHERN STRIKE,

Far from nearing settlement. the textile strikes in the South gain Tn stature. It Is true that communists and asltat ors generally have hurried to the scenes Of these extensive Walkouts, but no such widespread strikes would be likely unless tber. were an underling greyance-or tent has been well cultivated in th-s. regions and the fever Of indisnation seems 10 be spreading almost daily. Mediatosz from the government. hnrrying 10 and fro in d dozen textile centers. appear 10 have attained only moderate success.
 One naturally expects 10 read Of Violence in conjunction with such affairs. The only violence of moment 50 far perpetrated. however, seems 10 have been due to deputy Sheriffs who clubbed and bayonetted strikers and destroyed their headquarters while others in action for the mill owners blac,; lacked reporter for the Charlotte Observer, A grand jury Is probing both incidents. The strik- CTS them selves seem 10 be inclined to peaceful means in carrying out their plans. ot course, the usual grist Of leaders have been arrested. ordered released. re-arrested. etc. but the general outlook is fer a long and peaceful tussle with the strikers in no great want due 10 their ability 10 live on the land, where they came from for the most part.
 ! It is grievous shock to soul hern textile interests 10 discover that their docile tabor. previously unor- ganized and non- union. has been capable Of engaging in such tactics The southern mill uners-some O, them also owning mills in New ngland-brough the situa iion upor themselves. These mill owners ap. pear to have few friends in southern Journalism. The South seems to be tired of being fanfsred to the world as the home of cheap and tra ct a ble labor. Anyone eonversant with thc southern tempera nent knows it is anything but tractable once it is aroused.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
SEX AND \ JURY

he Jury in Brooklyn which con- Nicted Mrs. Mary Ware Dennett 4 grandmother. for having written inc pamphlet. The Sex Side of Life. did not hear all the evidence. Eyj, dencf that had a bearing on wheth- tr Inc pamphlet is pure and sinlpie smut as James F. Wilkin. son, assistant L. g. attorney called It. Nas considered too irrelevant to provide. This evidence was that the pamphlet originally written to suid,. Ers. Ieniietts children. had been reprinted in medical review 1a yeAft aGo, and since circulated by '. V. c. AS |. w. C. As, public
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
COMMUNICATED
A Few MUre Wards on Amcri-
 canizatiOn


 April 24, 1929
 IF Winthrop St,
 New Britain, Conn. Editor Herald:
 Kindly permit me through your paper, to reply to the letter of MT. Joseph Landwehr and at the same time correct any false impressions that anyone may have gained in reading my former letter.
 Before continuing with this letter I would like it understood that l bear no malice or ill-will towards any man or woman born in other countries. I realize the hardships of man coming from foreign country to a strange land, among strange people and customs. unable to speak or read in our language.
 also respect a man who has done this and overcome his difficulties and really tries to be a real Ameri- can citizen. more than I do man who is born and brought up in this country as I Was for a man of foreign birth comes here by choice. but a man born in this country had no choice. l also wish to state that I have seen and know men who were better Americans and better citizens than some native born Americans. I do not attempt to uphold myself as a perfect example of good citizenship or real Ameri- canism. for there are others. both native and foreign born who are better than l.
 I agree with Mir Landwehr that good character and obedience to law is what makes good citizens. It makes no difference how well man can speak or read English. if he hasn't respect for the laws and a good character it is impossible for him to be a good citizen. But I also maintain that no matter how good a character a man may have. aud no matter how much he upholds and respects the law, that it is i'm possible for him to be a good American citizen if he cannot read and speak in the English language He would be good citizen of the country from which he came. but not real good American citizen until he could read and speak the i language Of this country
 do not believe that a man should be expected to read or speak as fiuently as man who is born here, but l do believe that he should know 1 the common words SO that he can get a general knowledge of Ameri- canism. Surely if man cannot speak or read our language he can not and should not be expected 10 thoroughly Amercanize What does he know of the American govern mont'
 According to tho laws of this country man must have certain requirements and pass certain cX- a1nlnatlons to become citizen. and i if he IS granted citizenship without having these requirement. and with out being able to successfully pass the examinations it is in violation Of the law. Is this the proper way 10 teach man respect for law? Is lhls showing him obedience to law :, In my estimation it is very poor ! mple of law obedience
 The greatest privilcg. of the citi- zen Of this country is the right 10 vote as his conscience dictates. How can a man use his better judgment and vote as his conscience dictates when he cannot speak or read: In my opinion in such case a man does not vote as his conscience die
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
S7OO in WOmen's Fund
 For Pool at Bows Club

The swimming pool fund bel ns raised by the Ladies' Auxiliary or the Boys club now amounts to S7uo It was reported at the meeting hold yesterday lr the club library. The money IS being accumulated by the auxiliary for use in installing swimming pool if and when the pro- Jected new club building is erect d The meetin, was the last of the season, and the auxiliary will no, come together again until Septem- Der. The members voted to au- thorlze Superintendent Dwight Skin her 10 purchase i25 worth of noN games for he club game roou9. Members will also make cake sand wiches and coffee for the senior cluh meeting at the club Monday night
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
HOME RULE FOR WATERBlRY

In theory the cities and towns Of 'he state are privileged to q certain amount of home rule. We say a certain amount" because the im- pression is widespread that it is less than it used to be.
 The Democratic city of Water, bury has had q fiscal problem for many years, But there has been no charge Of grart or corruption The trouble in Waterbury is simply that inc outgo has consistently surps sscd the income, This pains some Of the itNout Republicans in the Icg;sla- fure, and with the ald of other de- out Republicans m Waterbury they would have the state step in with a commission and straighten things out. The state could do this very easlly once lhe commission IS au- thorl1rG and appointed: Simply by collecting more taxes, and seeing 10 IL that nobody escapes paying what is due.
 But that would fracture the prin- cipie ot home rule. The cities of this state are not crown colonies or de pendnncies. They must learn to stand on their own feet. even if il Occasionally hurts or results in tum. bles.
 II IS pleasure 10 the grand old party, how ever. that the Democratic stfoishaid ef Waterbury is in rnan- cial difficulties
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
THE GOD OF RELATJVITY

From the start we did not take much stock in the theory that Dr. Albert Einstein, author of reiativity.
 IS an atheist and through his scientific calculations is irving to overthro" religious conceptions of the universe and how it has been evolved. There are men who claim Of course. that the progress of science is in its nature opposed to the tenets of many religious faiths: yet there are scientists who are rot atheigts. nor agnostics. It turns out that Einstein himself, who has done more than any one man 10 widen
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
PLENTY OF CINtI,

Lcndon. April ?6.-With @0,Ooo clearks the Post Office claims 10 have the largest collection Of time pieces .n the Kingdom. All of these clocks are kept nerfectiy synchron- ixed and twice a day Greenuich time - telegra phed ta principal stations in England. Scotland. Wales and North Ireland for this purpose. The second largest collection of clocks is owned by tn" roya! palaces. in which there are i'd 10 be more than
 1000 timep!e"s.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
MATERIAL lR(,F.

Baltimore, April 2s-John Will liam. colored stood before Juds,. Dennis an ,harse of repeated chicken theft. His last midnight sally forth for chickens found him eavtinS five hurlap bags on his shoulder Whan asked by the judge ~hat he intended Aoins with the hsss. Williams replied that he only Intended stealing two chickens for his pe~on use and that the bass were 10 protect him against cold feet. He vas sentenced "a the house of correction for one year.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26
ARCH STREET COLLISION

Sergeant NJ. J. Flynn reported g slight collision in front Of ls7 Arch street at S;l0 last night. b~tw :" ears driven by E,zcar Beanhoin nf 177 Hart str~~t and Harold Pryor of 211 Chestnut street. There was nc cause for police action.
 Pryor wes driving away from the curh and Renudo'r did not sec him in ti-,e te avnid the hump. Pryor told Rerecant Flyrn he gave a sig nal before starting away.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-26

an ordinance preventing the erection of any sign over any portion of the sidewalk. It llso plans to extend the fire district to take in Hartforu avenue.
 An announcement of interest to the Masonic fraternity of the city IS the probability that within a few years the Masonic headquarters will be moved from the Russwin build ing. The SovereiSns Trade Co, in its plans for q new building on Main street will provide hall and auAii- iary club rooms on the top floor iu be leased by the Arcanumites and the second and third floors are to be modelled into headquarters for the Masonic fraternities. The Masons also are considering rooms in the proposed new building of the New Britain National bank. Their pres- ent quarters are being taxed by in- creasing demands.
 The East Berlin plant of the American Bridge Co, is to reopen 1 shortly.
 The follow ing assistant managers
 
 have been chosen at high school. Feeney. football: Timbrell. bask ct ball; r.. Lewis. track: Vessels, base ball.
 The license committee has cut the tee for big circuses from sloo to $50 to remove the objection which has kept Barnum & Bailey out Of town , for dozen years.
 X bold attempt at wholesale bur clary was made at the residence of Mrs. Annie s. Churchill at 5S Frank 1 lin Square last night. but the chil- , iren of Mir. and Mrs. George g. Tal- cott heard the noise and gave the alarm. The burglars were scared l off. but they left behind quantity of stuff piled up ready 10 take-the ! largest amount of sWag ever at ' tempted here.