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The sun., 1916-01-02
BATTERIES NEED WATCHING.
with Aid Of Hydrom eter Tests Can
he Made Easily.

Re Made Easily.
THE old adage of an ounce Of pre-.
vention is worth pound Of cure GER
tainly applies to the upkeep Of automo-
bies," says w. c. Poertner OF the
Poertner Motor Car Company. the New
York distributor Of National cars. "fe
owners will give their batteries inspec-
tion there Is no occasion for II ever go
ing dead Most owners are inclined to
make necessary inspections provided 1t
can be easily done and the car manufac-
turers have themselves to blame In
many cases by having the part that
needs inspection placed so that It is DIFF
ficult to reach. II all batteries were Of
as easy access as the battery on the
National Highway cars then battery
trouble would practically be thing Of
the past.
With n hydrometer, which can be had
at very nominal price, the owner can
very easily test the conditions Of each
cell Of his storage battery every week
or so. This instrument merely gives.
on All easily read scale, the specific
gravity Of the liquid Of each cell. From
the reading Of this specific gravity the
owner may tell at a glance whether the
battery is full charged or 10 nearly ex-
hsusted. Thus II he nnds the battery
Is but partially charged. he may know
, that the lights and starter have been
used without sufficient running Of the
! car to replace the current consumed.
This will furnish a hint to him to use
the lights and starter sparlngiy until
some extended daylight trip Of several
miles at n fair. average speed. will serve
to restore the electrical reservoir Of Its
normal level. This occasional testing
Of the storage battery. together with
| the addition OF the required amount of
distilled water to each cell every week
or two, is tho only work required Of the
/ owner of the average car to keep the
heart OF his starting and lighting sy3.
+ TEN In proper condition"
The sun., 1916-01-02
CHALaERS PALANQUIN
is A.YEAR ROUND CAR
Cold Weather Need Not DA
prive Owner Of His Rides
With This Car.
~ PAUL SMITH.
Chalmers Motor Compnny.

Until recent years the motor car has
been considered a pleasure vehicle. TO
be used Only during the pleasant weather
months Of the year. 1t was formerly the
custom to run the car until the cold
winter weather with it's eleet and snow
sentenced the automobile 70 three
months or more Imprisonment In the
garage. Al least this was true OF ,he
man whose purse could not AFFORD tho
expenditure Of Ave or six thousand dol.
lars for an enclosed CIR.
but 20 necessary a part Of our every.
day life has the motor car become that
The sun., 1916-01-02

enlarged plants, increased forces and
extended efficiency.
vt requires nerve for an automobile
maker to plunge boldly into tho greatly
enlarged use of aluminium In putting
out his car at the present prices OF the
metal. But by the same token It 10
absolute evidence Of the wisdom of the
American automobile maker In discard
ing the old cast iron fetish for the
aluminium essential. Without aluminium
the modern high speed motor car would
he impossible with It everything In the
motor car industry Is possible"
The sun., 1916-01-02
RELIEF FROM SOMBRE
COL0RS is DEMANDED
Public Is Tired of Present
Funeral Aspect of Cars,
Says j. /. Handy.
NJ J. I. HtNDIsEY.

= -
have Just completed a very thor
ouSh Investigation and analysis OF the
automobile situation and trade demands
throughout the United states. princi-
paily In that grca; motor car market
the middle West and the far West. and
ana without exception that the demands
Of the ultimate buyers are for n car
with a little brighter color. n little bet
ter paint and little better grade Of
upholstery than is the usual custom Of
the automobile manufacturers OF to-day.
In the early days Of the industry tho
manufacturer never thought of using
any but the very finest OF leather. ana
Of course paint that attracted attcn-
tion-red. yellow. orange. vole, or
some other bright hue. But gradually
The sun., 1916-01-02
WOMEN IN CHALMERS PLANT.
Make side Curtains and Asse mblc
Small Parts,

That women are In any way actively
connected with tho manufacturing opera
tions In big automobile plant probably
never occurs to the average motorist,
Yet At the Detroit factory Of tho Chal-
naew Motor Company some 200 girls and
women earn livelihood under condi-
ttons that set an example 10 Factory
owners In all sections OF tho cO,,htry
Women are ussd to advantuh in the
manufacture OF side curtains I'D touring
cars and In departments whe small
parts arc assembled. Heads o depart
ments claim that IN work qulring
The sun., 1916-01-02

neatness and accuracy women are
superior TO men.
The workrooms are large. excellently
lighted ard well heated during the
winter months. During the noon hour
AID at recreation periods rest rooms,
equipped with easy chairs. plants and
v!ctrolas are at the service OF the women
employees The rooms are in charge OF
competent matron.
The sun., 1916-01-02

. change came into effect, due probably
20 the many economies that could be
practised by the automobile manufac-
turer.
First the tenders were enamelled
black, and then some went n step further
and announced the enamelling of the
radiator and hoods to match the tenders,
and still there was no serious objection.
The next step was to either enamel or
paint the body black, dark blue or dark
green, making a very sombre colored
car. and this custom has prevailed
until the automobile buying public Is
tired and sick of the funereal aspect OF
the average car on the street.
Now there has been an awakening OF
the public To meet this demand and
preserve the lasting qualities OF the
foregoing co!ors We have developed a
distinctive rich and luxurious wine
color. painting the body. hood and ra-
diator the same color. but retain
Ing the black tenders to harmon
ise with the bright leather uphol.
stering. u Is hard to conceive a
more beautiful combination than this
deep rich wine with black trimmings
and Just enough nickel on the hub caps
and around the lamps to give a. few
bright spots on the car and thoroughly
harmonize with the black and wine.
The sun., 1916-01-02
To Reduce Carbonisatiou.

Special aluminium pistons OF the hour
glass type are employed on the eight
cylinder King. which contribute to high
speed and motor efficiency. In addition
to light quality the aluminium pistons
reduce carbonization.
The sun., 1916-01-02
Brake on Transmission of King

The brake system on the new eight
cylinder King differs from ordinary con-
structon. inasmuch as tine emergency
brake sets on drum at The rear of mo
transmission.
The sun., 1916-01-02
valves qpe-haif Of Bore sise.

Unusually large valves are found on
the new eight cylinder King, having l !.
inches clear opening. one half the size
OF the cylinder bore.
The sun., 1916-01-02
shipptng the 00ods.

In boxing cars for export and In build
Ing car decking the shipping department
Of the Willys-Overland Company uses
two carloads OF lumber every day
The sun., 1916-01-02

The payroll OF the Wiliys-Overlend'
Company amounts TO s1,050.Oo0 a month,
or s1o.600. 900 year.
The sun., 1916-01-02

The Cadillac cut open chassis at the
auto show !s counterpart of the one
displayed at the San Francisco EXPOSE
tioR, where the comp'ny was awarded
the medal OF honor. the Cadillac being
the only car exhibited with a V-type
motor.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
Bradley Theatre

Friday Paramount presents the Nell
Brinkley girl and famous Ziegfield
Follies' beauty, Miss Mae Murray, in
her latest Paramount success called
The Big Sister, pathetically humor-
Gus sort of play that should make a
strong appeal to everyone. Mae Mur-
rays last appearance here WAS In n
Paramount picture called The Dream
Girl, which was a most delightful sue
cess. On Friday as usual Mr.. Bray
will present another of his famous car
toon pictures.
Sunday, Dec. "a, there will be sa.
cred concert at O'Clock in the even
ing. A selected program OF pictures of
unusual excellence will be presented.
A silver collection will be taken at the
door. Help buy Xmas dinners for the
poor.
Xmas day (Monday) fine holiday
program will be offered, the feature
picture being Triangle play called
The Social Secretary, starring the
wonderful Norma Taimadge. The
comedy will be two reel Keystone
featuring the super comedian, the hon.
orable Fatty Arbuckle.
Tuesday V. l.. s. +. big Four pre-
sents the two wonder actors from the
recent play here, The Tarantula,
namely Edith Storey and Antonio Mo
reno in a new success called The Shop
Girl. adv
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22

OBITUARIES
Or. Josaphat A. Gaucher


DR.. Josaphst A. Gaucher, who hiss
bees resident of Putnam since Dec.
nth of last year, died at his home on
Providence street. Sunday evening
ABOUT O'Clock from pneumonia. He
had been ill but week.
DR.. Gaucher, who was but % wears
old, went to Willimantie in his auto.
mobile the Sunday previous to the dsy
be die d and brought his wife back To
Putnam. During the day he took a
relative out for ride and one of the
auto tires was punctured. The doctor
changed the tire himself and the work
caused him to perspire freely. He
caught cold and Monday morning his
lungs became congested. Pneumonia
developed and he was unable to resist
the disease.
DIR. Gaucher was born in Taftville.
Oct. 10th, 1890, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Gaucher. His mother died
some years ago. When he was a lad
his parents moved TO Baltic and his
father still resides in that place.
DIR. Gaucher attended school in Can.
ada and later entered the Baltimore
Medical College, in the city of Balti.
more. He was graduated in 1912 and
the same year passed the Connie eticut
state board examination and was ad
mitted to practice. He served as an
inferno at st. Francis hospital, HART
ford, and later came 10 Willimantic TO
care for the practice of DIR. J. A.
Girouard while the doctor was abroad
study ing in Paris. Upon DR.. Gil
rousrd's return to Willimantic Dr.
dHucher icame to Putnam and had
built the foundation of good practice
in his years residence here and had
made many fl lends.
DR.. Gaucher was married Aug. 9th,
1915, TO Miss Loretta Routhier of Will
linantic, who, with his father, three
sisters and two brothers survive.
The funeral service was held at ST.
Msry's church at $50 O'Clock Wednes-
day morning and the body was taken
TO Willimantic for burial in ST. oseph's
cemetery.
Rev. Charles F. Bedard was cele-
brant of the solemn high mass of re-
QUEEN, with Rev. j. V. +. Belanger of
Baltic deacon, Rev. Adrian Dykeman
as sub des con and Rev. J. J. AcGet-
rick as master of ceremonies.
The service was attended by large
congregation, including many rela.
tives and friends from out of town.
The bearers were members of the
Windham County Medical society
DR.. s. B. Overlook, Pomfret; DR.. K. F.
Perry, DR.. Omer LaRue, DR.. l.. O.
Morasse, DR.. f. A. Morrell, all of this
city, and DR.. II. q. Paine of Thompson.
There we're many beautiful floral
tributes.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
Empire Theatre

"The Girl from Frisco featuring
Mann Sais and True Boardman is
shown every Saturday at the Empire.
In The next episode, '"Tigers Unchain-
ed" shown tomorrow, Barbara is kid
mapped by desperate gang in story
that grips with heart.quickening sus-
pense, until her admirer finally effects
her rescue. 1.-THE Last Adventure
an Essanay three part drama and other
single reel features will be shown to-
morrow.
A specially selected program of one,
two, and three reel features will be
shown on Christmas day. Holiday
hours and prices will prevail. The af.
ternoon performance Is from = TO 3
o'clock, and the evening from ] to 10.
Prices both afternoon and evening,
adults III cents, children cents. The
complete program of stars and features
for Christmas day will be found in our
nd on page Of this issue of the PATRI-
OF.
Next Tuesday the first chapter OF the
wonderful senal feature, "The Secret
of the Submarine will be shown.
Each chapter is crsmmed with hard
hitting surprises, astounding feats, full
of patriotic tervor. Chapter One shows
thrilling underses struggle the smash
ing of the invention by the spy, his
escape from the subsea boat into the
ocean, the sinking of the submarine
and deudly peril of the occupants.
Don't fail to see this enthralling Amer
lean film novel of the hour to be shown
every Tuesday with an all star cast
headed by Thomas Chatterton, the
popular leading man, and Juanita
Aansen, the film favorite.
Wednesdays program Will include
an episode of 1.-THE Social Pirates"
with Marin Sais and Ollie kirkby, the
Seig Tribune, u Surprise Masterpiece
feature and a single reel comic.
"Honor Thy Country" a strong
three reel picture with an irresistible
patriotic appeal, is the feature for
Thursday, two part episode of lib
erty," the serial glorious, and a two
part L-Ko komedy, "False Friends
and Fire Alarms" will also be shown
Thursday.
Friday, Red Feather photoplays
present J. Warren kerrigan and Lois
Wilson in "The Reckoning TRAIL an
unusual drama of the East and West
in 5 parts.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
Charles N. Daniels

Charles n. Daniels, aged 81 years,
for many years one of the most promi-
nent members of the Republican par.
ty in this state, and a member of the
United States consular service until
SIX months ago, died at the home of
his daughter In Southbridge Sunday
afternoon OF heart disease.
Mr.. Daniels was a native of New
York state, and studied for the Bnp-
fist ministry, but not caring to 70 How
that calling located in Willimantic,
receiving the appointment of freight
agent of the New York iand New Ha-
ven road, making his home there until
his appointment by President Theo
dore Roosevelt as minister to Sheffield,
England.
Mr.. Daniels was chairman of the
Republican state committee until his
appointment as postmaster at WILL
mantle by President Benjamin Harri
son. This position he held eight years
ard was in charge when the present
Willamette post office was built.
He was udge of the probate court CT
the district of Windham from 1896 un.
til 1902. In 1903 he WAS appointed
consul at Sheffield, England, holding
the position until 1912 When he left
Sheffie cid in 1912 he was presented a
life size portrait of himself painted by
Ernest Moore, one of the.greatest Eng
iish artists of the day.
In 1912 he was appointed by Presi-
dent William III. Taft, consul to Sher-
brooke, P. q. Here he remained until
failing health forced him to resign last
june. He went TO his daughters
home in Southbridge and had lived
there since. When it,became certain
that Mr.. Daniels would never regain
his health sufficiently TO resume his
consular duties his resignation was
accepted. In letter received amonth
ago from Secretary OF State Robert
Lansing he Was told that the govern
nent regretted the loss OF MS set'ises
end hoped his health would improve
% that he could be re-appointed.
he was consul at Sherbrooke1whe
Harry X. Thaw made his sensational
escape from Matteawan over tbs Cana
dian border. Thaw appealed TO M.
Daniels for protection asian American
citizen.
He married Miss Susie K. Little OF
Columbia, who died three years ago.
He leaves two sisters, Mary,lwidow OF
Origen Perkins. New York city, and
Marie ,Antoiette, New Britain; one
brother, Norman, New Britain; q son,
Nelson A., and daughter, Grace, wife
of II. &. Hartford, Southbridge. The
burial was in Willimantic.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
Father Died in Canada

Mrs. Virginia Cordier, wife OF Ser
pesnt Julius Cordier Of the Putnam
police force, received telephone mes
sage from st. Marc, Canada, Saturday
morning that her father, Francois
Pepin, 50 years old, had just died
Mrs. CordIer, accompanied by hef
husband. left on the afternoon train
for Canada. At Worcester they were
ioined by Mrs. Cordier's brother from
New Bedford.
Mr.. Pepin hadivisited his daughter
in Putnam a number OF 'times ana
made a number Of scquaintances In
this city.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
"Horns of Venus"

References are made in some cunei-
form literature to the horns of
Venus" from which it is concluded
by some that in the clear air of Meso-
potamia the crescent form of the
planet was detected in early times
without optical aid. Since Venus,
when at sufficient angular distance
from the sun. is hardly more than half
a minute of arc in diameter at the ut
most, such an observation seems quite
out of the question, and Professor
Campbell thinks the allusion to the
horns was merely lucky guess on
the part of the ancient astronomers.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22

POmsret School Hockey Schedule
Saturday, January -
Cambridge High
Wednesday, January "a
Dean
Saturday, January n
Somerville
Wednesday, December 81
Boston College High
Saturday, February 3
Providence English High
wednesday, February
Open
Friday, February 9
Dartmouth Freshmen
Wednesday, February IA
St Marks
at scarborough
Saturday, February II
Taft
at Watertown
w. SCULLY
CAPTAIN
J. r. dEEkER
MANAGER
j. X. STANLEY
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
Safe for q Couple Of pays.

Teacher-"This makes four times
I've had to punish you this week. Bob
bic. WHAT have you to say to thatT
Bobbie-"rm glad it's Friday. teach
er."-Judge.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
L6y2zl I3!ls22V
THE FIRST STEP

Usually the first indication of .
lowering of health is found in the
bowels and liver. Something goes
wronp-we eat too much, or work
too hard--and the bowel action
wcakens or the liver is sluggish.
That heavy feeling on arising IN
the morning, dryness of the
throat. with bad taste, slight
headache, dull eyes-all show that
food has fermented in the intes-
tines, and that the body is man
ufacturing poisons instead OF
good blood.
Clear it all out Give the
stomach and bowels fresh start
Encourage the liver to go to
work. Manalin does all OF this.
without gripping or weakening.
It's the ideal laxative and liver
tonic, because it follows Natures
plan. without discomfort. infam-
nation or forming habit. Con-
stipation may be overcome with
Liquid r
AYVIlllTS&y 4 n Tab
let's taste
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MFxIsAtljdN Children like
6sr{p them. a n d
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<ts1zs; - - - safe
&Ex y,JA 10 and rs
80 49, cents
M1-sss -s=ssss<,N> The Psrun. Co
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-11-03
Cash in state Treaeury.

On Oct. u, 1916, the state treasury
instead Of being "busted." as Judge
Lamm asserts, had %, 5SO,673.67. Thi:
belongs to various funds and among
them the state interest fund with
1901, 1885. provided to pay the inter
est on the school certificates, but tn
interest is paid to date and this larg.
balance has accumulated and vii
never be needed for the purpose 70
which it was provided.
Some means win have to be four.
to convert it into the venue fun,
and it will then be available for tn
payment Of the ordinary obligation.
of the state.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-11-03
GARDNER Is A FRIEND OF
UNION LABOR, SAYS LAMMERI
3 :
= WILSON'S PEN OR YOUR
= LIFE" IS EDITORIAL IN .
. DETROIT NEWSPAPERS

+ "His Pen or Your Life" is the :
= title Of a strong editorial indorse- =
4 ment Of President Wilson that is =
= published in The Detroit News, =
= a newspaper Of independent poll =
: tics. The News says: =
= "a great deal Of fun has been 4
! had over underwriting, although =
: we used to be fond Of quoting +
+ THE pen is mightier than the =
: sword" But President Wilson =
: has had just two tools he could +
, nuse-his pen with his brain be- :
= hind It, or your life. =
: "That is all he had. He could :
: send notes, or he could send hui =
= man lives. He had to use either :
: the tools of diplomacy, or he +
i had to use American fathers and :
= brothers and sons-of whom you :
= likely would have been one. :
+ "Now, aside from partisan Z
4 preferences, which would you =
+ prefer a President TO risk fast :
*--his pen, or your life? President :
> Wilson tried his pen first. II the !
= pen had failed through any :
= weakness in its handling, he :
; would have had to fall back on !
: tile bodies Of American men, Of I
= fered as sacrifices on the altar !
: Of battle.
= "But the notes did not fail. be- !
: cause they were not weak notes, :
: and they were not written by a .
! weak man." !
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-11-03
OHIO'S ESTIMATE
OF SENATOR REED
(From the Hamilton co. Evening
JOurnai)

kAA IN AAAAAHNNA VIZ
Journai)
Because OF the determined effort
being made by the Republicans to Sc
cure control Of the Senate in the ccm-
ing elections, nor than ordinary In
terest attaches TO the campaigns IN
the various states which are to elect
United States senators this year. In
speaking recently Of the senatorial sit
uation in these states. Senator Aztec
Pomerene referred particularly TO the
statesmnnship qualities Of Senator
James A. Reed Of Missouri. and paid
a glowing tribute to his splendid serv-
ices as a member OF the upper body Of
Congress. in The following terms;
senator James A. Reed Of Missouri
Is one Of the best lawyers and best
equipped debaters in the Senate Ho
is clear q vision and full OF ouorago
in advocating any cause which meets
HIS approval or opposing any logisla-
ton which he dis%approves.
mo n who is privileged to know
Senator Reed can v e doubt his hon
esty OF purpose continued Senator
Pomereno mo one ever questioned
his sincerity. He has been n of the
Presidents s~taunchest supporters He
has been a great force In aiding IN
the passage Of the Presidents pro-
gram Of legislation His fearlcssnesa
and independence are subjects Of nd
niration among his colleagues.
mo senator has been more devoted
to the interests OF his state than Sem
ator Reed Of the great state OF Mis-
souri,. His entrance into the Senate
added strength to that body. His de-
feat would be a distinct loss to hia
state and to the nation. Missouriana
love a fighting senator and they up-
preclate his valued services. There
can be no doubt Of his reelection" the
Senator added.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-11-03
REED IS EULOGIZED
BY SENATOR STONE
Work in Destroying Corrupt Lobby,
Party Maintained by DiCkeY,
Shown in St. Louis
Speech.

Senator William J. Stone to a large
and enthusiastic audience in North st.
Louis last week in part said:
l wish now to say a word about my
colleague, Senator Reed. II I should
say all l would like to say in his be-
half l would not have time left for
anything else. He is, without a ques-
ton Of doubt. ranked as one Of the
greatest Of our senators. Ny pleasure
in saying this is all the greater be-
cause 1 have kHown him for more
than a quarter Of a century. l know
the stuff of which he is made. He is
a born fighter for whatever he thinks
is right. He does not bubble or evade.
He is a student, a worker. a thinker,
an investigator. He goes into the
heart Of things, and has the courage
Of his convictions. He is without fear.
To many Of the most important meas
ures Of legislation enacted under this
administration he has contributed as
much as any senator, and to some Of
them more than any other. He did as
much or more than any other senator in
~perfecting our great banking and cur
rency law.