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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-04-05

DR.. Charles w. Permenter, head
master Of the Mechanics Arts high
school, Boston, formerly a Rutland
county boy, whose summer home for
many years has been in Belmont,
was one of the judges at the twenty
third annual debate between the uni
versity teams Of Harvard and Yale in
Sanders Thcater, Cambridge, Mass,
March 23rd. The other judges were
George w. Anderson United States
district attorney. and DR.. Lewis Perry,
head master Of Phillips Exeter Aead-
omy. The presiding officer was Geo.
Grafton Wilson. professor Of interna-
tional law a. Harvard University.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-04-05

The board Of aldermen in Barre has
raised the salaries Of several officials.
The chief Of police, the policemen, the
city attorney, and the water superin-
tendcnt all received increases
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-04-05
DANISH INDIES ARE
NOW OWNED BY u. y.

Denmarks Flag Comes Down an,
Stars and Stripes Goes Up. Sun
day Ceremony.
st. Thomas, Virgin Islands, April
The transfer Of the Virgin Island,
from Danish rule to the United States
took place simultaneously on the three
islands at four o'clock Saturday after
noon. Commander Pollock, the rank.
ing American officer Of the islands,
officiated at St. Thomas, while the
commander Of the cruiser Olympia
acted in q similar capacity at st.
Croix. Officers and marines Of the
cruiser Hancock and the Danish cruis-
er Valkyrie formed guards of honor
fronting on the military barracks at
st. Thomas, where the ceremonies
were witnessed by members Of the
local Legislature, officials, consuls and
a large concourse of people.
Commander Pollock landed from the
cruiser Hancock under salute Of 10
guns and proceeded to the officers
barracks, where the transfer protocol
was signed, whereupon the Danish
governor proclaimed the transfer and
the Danish flag was lowered and sa-
luted and the singing of the Danish
Commander Pollock then
proclaimed the cession and the Ameri-
can flag was hoisted, accompanied by
salutes and the singing of the Ameri-
can anthem. After prayers by the
Moravian bishop, BREEDER, and the
bishop of Porto Rico, Commander Pol
ock announced himself acting gov
,rnor Of the Virgin Islands of the
United States of America. There were
10 demonstrations, but many in the
,rowd wept during the impressive
silence that followed the hosting Of
he American flag.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-04-05

|
Washington, April When Secre-
tary of State Lansing on Saturday
handed to Constantin Brun, the Dan
ish minister, United States treasury
warrant for $25, 100000 which will be
cashed for gold in favor of the Copen-
hagen government the group of
| islands known as the Danish West
Indies passed formally and officially
into the possession of the United
States.
Saturday was the 50th anniversary
of the date when Alaska, bought from
Russia for $7,200,000, passed into
possession of the United States. For
nearly 30 years there has been an ef-
ford to bring the Danish West Indies
under the American flag. 1t is con-
sidered rather strange turn Of time
that the actual possession Of the
islands is taken two days before the
meeting Of the special session of Con-
gress, which will probably declare the
existence of state of war with Ger
many, the nation that for years inter
posed obstacles against the acquisi-
tion of these islands. But for German
intrigue the United States would have
obtained the Danish West Indies de-
cade ago for about $3,000,000.
With the delivery of the twenty
five million dollar treasury warrant TO
Minister Brun wireless messages were
sent to the American and Danish au
thorties at st. Thomas for the lower
ing of the Danish flag and the raising
of the American flag. The $4,000, 900
was delivered at II o'clock. At noon
the island became United States prop
erty.
"By giving you this warrant" said
Secretary Lansing, 81 will save you
The trouble Of transporting az tons Of
gold.' The value of this paper in coin
would be equivalent to that weight.
The Washington ceremonies Incl
iental to the transfer took place in the
famous diplomatic room at the state
department. Those present were Sec
.etary Lansing, Secretary McAdoo, !
Rear Admiral James II. Oliver Of the
navy, who has been designated as first
American governor of the islands, and
Eddie" Savoy, the venerable negro
TO successive secretaries of
itate.
Secretary McAdoo handed the war =,
ant TO Secretary Lansing, who in turn
landed it TO Minister Brun. Then ,
here was the signing Of receipts and
,ther necessary papers, the blotting Of ?
which was intrusted to eddie" Savoy. /
rhe warrant bore the signatures Of ,
McAdoo and Of w. w. War 4
gick, the Controller Of the treasury i,
nd John Burke, the treasurer Of the 4
United States. The s25,000,0 paid
0 the Danish minister will be deposit a
d, it is understood, in New York !,
anks, on account Of high marine and !,
var risk insurance rates, which make A
hipment Of gold 10 Denmark at this "a
ime prohibitiye. Danish exchange Is n
lso at premium in this country. n
Immediately after the warrant had il
cen delivered Minister Brun notified n
is government TO turn the islands
yer TO the American naval officer at
I. Thomas in the name Of the King n
Denmark. At the same time /
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-10-14
WELL PLACED
LOAD POLICY
Of OVERLAND

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apptVAii"telE lo4,oVV cars Whlch
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-10-14

foot on the clutch pedal, There may
be only the slightest pressure exerted
but even this may be enough to cause
the clutch to slip just a little, which
Is too much
Stoppink leaks-There are so many
places about the motor where leaks
are likely 70 develop, that it will pay
the car owner to go over the mechan-
sIn "r"e in three months with this
in mind. Frequent offenders are the
lje.A pnugs and pIimlng cups. Pour
a little oil around the lower parts of
these, while the engine is running. If
there Is a leak, bubbles in the OIL
VIII betIay It. Another vulnerable
place fIT leakage is the valve system.
See whether the valve stems and push
rods are covered with Gil: if they are
lie stems or guides may oe to blame.
The cylinder head is liable to develop
leakage, ii the gdsket is not in good
condition or the head spring out OF
shape Leakage at the mlet manlfold
connection to the carbureter may
cause poor motor operation by thin
ping The mixture. Sometimes the
leakage here is so great that it cannot
be overcome by reducing the amount
Ct Ill going through the carburetei
tsclf
Adjusting tappcte-Do not forget
than these parts O. tire engine which
re ~ hf+ II roir'rI onoraticr me-:
be adjusted when they are hot. The
.-- >, .r4 t-e,-hp8c, s4i.uId .-es
aGj s,ai "ncn cold, beeause tho
81 viii not Je correct after the
ne-a3 H. s exp deG.
u icing )rafes--One Of the minor
co-ses of power losses is dragging
Ees. 'ic WAY 10 ascertain the COM
-i'e'7 10 hya&ng system is to i1.ls
u To rear wheels and turn them
- gleat effort is required and 80
scrapi1s sound IS hsard, There is no
q ~. plaggir". iral>es not only re-
daee he speed ii tho car, but also
o'tt Gown the mileage per gallon.
something to be avoided in these days
# coet'V fuel. Ora gg.rs brakes gem
o-atc considerable heat ard enc can
,eli Whist the condition of the system
Is ~ feeling the outside of the bands,
aficr run
; lomp rep3ir-Here' is novel
;7stArd of repairing a bert. headlight
-:0a I IS of nickel. Remove the
i'm from the other headlight and pour
rroltor albb;tt into the hollow por-
TIN ri IT, This will not iniure the
~ie'-0i finish After removing the
l-rdeTo5 bal hitt place it in the dam
a@ed rim and with a small hammer
and light taps. force the rim to as
sumo the shape of the babbitt
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-10-14
PRACTICAL FACTS
Of INTEREST To
MOTOR CAR OWNERS

Aluminium pistons-There seems to
be some doubt among car owners as
to the circumstances under which it
Is advisable 20 fit aluminium piStons
In general it may be said that this
type of piston gives excellent service
in motor, the bore OF which is not
greater than three inches In some
cases aluminium pistons have beer.
fitted in motors with q slightly gluat-
er bore than this, but where the bore
is above four inches it is not ad-
visable to make the experiment.
Cleanlincss-When any part Of the
mechanism Of the car is removed, 1e
su.e that it is perfectly clean befoi c
il is returned to its place Even sGch
a colapal Gtiveiy uninpottant part d.
q valve plug sholid be thoroughly
clcaned. A srlall piece uf jim, cd
the pug Yss%tt may be cnod6A L"
Cause u serious leak. Clean every
moj5l gashet tefote j. is replaced.
r;pcr. aaDpsios unG vtnei ..cSiIie
typcs cl gas ct lstll.r haze "a it
rcpiaeud after they iia,-e c-co b--"
taken cut
Rear axle leakes-Ol 80 til brake
ends Is a not uncommon tloabic.
cVe,. ~ some -, dem c.ll =. alsd i. -,
caused y excess 81 IN The di5feielt;a.
housing. '!rc excess oil IS f. ced
thruu4h g'ie aisle tstcs aid eventually
ge;s to the bake. This is j:ue o.
these o2ias ret fitted With pe--iei p
vices t. prevent leeiesc on soIne
aXies small diam is fitted near the
outer end * the tube. While in others
the interiors Of the SHAFT hogsing arc
Gttad with tubes which catch the OH
before It gets to the brakes b liecp-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-10-14
DREAMS CONE
TRUE STATES
GAL MESSNER

Cal Messner, local Hudson distrib-
utor. states that he is more than con-
WINGED that dreams come true, as
through this medium lie Went from
start to finish in making q deaf and
selling Hudson Super Six speedster
Instead of waking up to find that
the dream was entirely untrue. he had
hardly arrived at his office, before
The man he had dreamed of as beng
the oiher member of the transaction
drove up IN a Hudson touring model
and traded it in on d speedster.
Mr.. Messner claims that in the day
previous to the transaction he was
reading paper and noticed the name
of Slim Hoeye in an advertisement
Since slim" was the man he dreamed,
Of, there is little doubt but that Mr.
Messner has just grounds for belicv-
ing in dreams, w
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-10-14

gradually worked up to better mileage.
| have driven it 4251 miles to date. On
my trip west, which was PAS miles.
the car gave 1872 miles to the gallon
of gasoline. 1t was giving over Is
miles for each gallon over the paved
roads to the east. In western Kan
sas | secured IS miles to the gallon on
one days run. Through the state Of
Mexico-Raton to Albuquerque, over
the mountains made 14.7 miles to
he gallon MY total average for the
trip was much cut down by very muddy
dirt roads in the Mt. Vernon district
Of Ohio and by the very bad half wet,
half dry roads of Illinois.
Il figure that | have secured 460
miles to the gallon Of oil. This does
not include oil thrown away when
drained the crank case. | drained the
case about each thousand miles.
My bills for mechanical adjustment
were very small. Ince / had the oil
feed adjusted. Again / had the start
ing motor wires frightened at the ter
minals of the starting switch. | am
now having my car looked over from
stem to stern" and l expect it to
emerge from the garage as good as
new"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-10-14
W|LLYS- KNIGHT IS
LAUDED BY PROF
FROM NEW MEXICO

WHY'S Overland, Inc. Of Toledo.
has just received an unusual letter of
tribute for the WHY'S Knight from Dr.
John d. Clark professor in the Uni
eisity If New Mexico Albuquerque,
n NJ. In Puly DR.. Clark bought q
WHY'S Knight car at the factory at
Toledo. AT the time of its delivery to
him, he was planning long trip into
the Maine woods and then back to Al
buquerque and, at the request of the
factory officials, he promised to write
and let them know how the car be-
haved on its long run. fresh from the
factory This is what he wrote.
The car started out giving under
IL miles to the gallon of gasoline and
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-10-14

WASlilN TON, oct l4.-The story
can now be told of how the llAmer-
can aviation engine TO carry Uncle
sans battieplane fleet over the Ger
man lines, came to be bulit.
The secretary of war has confirmed
The Daily lnternationaPs exclusive
account of the engine S Wonderfui
performances, and TINS automatically
-elodses the stony O. now the engine
Aas cUncclEeu---d sony ! nave nae
simmeling under the c-nso. sap lie.
more than Sax weeks,
1t is great stcly q American ge-
ius. duoAtlty, ana pose yea ance, MIA
/ touch of The WGIHlngs u I;tte thdh
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-10-14

Do not wait till tomorrow-.phone
that WANT AID. to The Rer dblican
office now. and get your wish fulfilled.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
N6,V BRITAIN CHILDREN. NOT AT FAULT
Mothers Are Careless.

Children are not to blame when cross, feverish, not eating right, sleep less. nervous and all out of sorts. If mothers are on the job and notice the little danger signals, they will find the tongue coated and the breath hot and bad, a sure sign of overworked and loaded acid stomachs, indigestion and clogged intestines.
 This condition can be stopped in a few hours with a good dose of 8 sim pie old remedy that has been handed down for generations in thousands of families, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" harmless but sure laxative which a mother worked out and used for her children and grandchildren. Like all good things which have small beginning it spread to all the neigh bors and still it grew until now you can get it in any good drug store in the world.
 Millions of mothers today swear by ~Mf1 Windows Soothing Syrup" and the children love lc. ,key uka the taste and it heals, kills crAmps. sweet. ems and cleanses their sour little stomachs gently and thoroughly Give the little ones a chance mother, go to your druggist and get a bottle today: the laxative without a grain of dope, Mrs. Winslow's sooth- ing Syrup"
 Sold by eood druggists everywhere For sale In New Britain by Seltzer'l Prescription Pharmacy.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
FOX'S OFFERING IS
 PROGRAM OF MERIT

A week of exceptionally meritorious programs is at hand for Fox pa irons. Never before have so many recognized stars of the screen ap- peared in the same theater in one week as will entertain the local photo- fans during the next few days. The array includes Madame Olga Petrova, who heads the bill tonight and to- morrow Stuart Holmes and Clara Kimbal Young for Wednesday and Thursday; and Madame Sarah Bern hardt Friday and Saturday.
 '"The Soul of Magdalen,' which is the name of the present feature, in which Petrova stars, is a powerful hve-part drama written around the vital question: How much should g. girl sacrifice for her mother? Heloise Broullette, the star role is the sole support of an invalid mother and a crippled brother, and failing in every occupation to wage a successful battle against famine and ill-health, she permits herself. to receive atten- tions from a moral leper, Leland Norton. The inevitable ensues. and the girl, through a mistaken sense of duty, sacrifices herself on the altar of h1ial affection. A crisis of incom- parable dramatic intensity follows. when her mother discovers the truth through the malicious gossip an un- successful rivak One of the most emotional -sceness in screen history occurs when the mother works her way into "theo Garden or Eden,'' as Norton calls his apartments, Z. and meets her daughter face to face. This however, is but a minor climax in the production. The real punch comes some time later, when Heloise experiences real love, which is re- ciprocated in kind. and discovers that her sweetheart's sister is about to fall into the clutches of the man who caused her own fall Facing the question mark of her life. she once more teroically sacrifices herself and reveals her part to her lover in order to save his sister.
 In addition to this feature will be shown another funny Sidney Drew comedy, the latest in Broadway styles as exhibited by the Florence Rose models. and several other interesting short subjects.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
~-W.l,v1pV---

Those well versed in movie art realize that the Lyceum has scored "coup" in securing Within the Law" for this city. This picture has the unique record of having played thirty-eight theaters simultaneously in New York. so keen was the com petition to secure the first run. This Greater Vitagrsph nlm contains ail the stars who appeared in Woman hood" and many more.
 Within the Law" which was one of the greatest dramatic successes of tho last decade, is even better adapt ed for the screen than for the stage. It consists of eight parts and will he shown at the Lyceum today. aTuesday and Wednesday with matinee daily.
 But this is not all on the program. The o. Henry storieq in pictures will be presented in another two-reel story, also a roaring comedy entitled Brass Monkey.'' Tho usual I.y- ceum weekly will be shown.
 Anita Stewart will be seen in '.The Girl Fhilippa' at the Lycsum Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday of tkis week
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
Laugh When People Step On Your Feet Try this yourself then pass 1t along to others.
 lt Worleol

Ouch ! 1! ?!! This kind of rough talk will be heard less here in town if people troubled with corns will fol- low the simple advice of this Cincin- natl authority, who claims that a few drops of a drug called freezone when applied to a tender, aching corn stops soreness at once, and soon the corn dries up and lifts right out without pain.
 IIo says freezone Is an ether com- pound which dries immediately and never inflames or even irritates the surrounding tissue or skin. A quarter of an ounce of freezone will cost very little at any drug store, but Is sufil- cient to remove every hard or soft corn or callus from ones feet. Mil- lions of American women will well come this announcement since the in- auguration of the high heels.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
Is There Really Reason for Madgc
 to Be Troubled.


 to Be Troubled.
 The sound of that partly suppressed feminine laugh coming to- my ears over the telephone wire from Dicky's studio while was talking to him af- fected me much as smart slap in the face might have done.
 But while I mentally tingled from the unexpectedness of 1t, knew that I must let no sign of my feelings reach my husbands consciousness. So I resolutely put the incident aside for future consideration, and made my voice matter-of-fact. 1T have arranged for taxi to meet you at Crest Haven station at the last train tonight" I told him. Ut is really too bad a ,storm out here for you to attempt to walk" What nonsense!'' Dicky retorted irritably T told you it wouldn't hurt me to walk. Besides, if the storm gets too bad thought of staying in l town" new for Dicky But my voice was "You will, of course, please your | self about that"
 T think the coolness of my retort nettled Dicky. I have found that it | always is the most effective way of managing him. Indifference piques him, where storms, tears, cabling would never affect him. "But, of course, if you've engaged the fellow,'' he grumbled, and I smiled inwardly at his tone, ''I sup pose I'd better come out anyway. Whats that?"
 The last two words shot abruptly. and knew from their sound that his face was turned away from the mouthpiece of the telephone. Be- fore realized the situation I had answered.:
 Why, I didn't say anything. Dicky."
 Diclky's Tone Changes.
 I heard a quick intake of his breath, as if he were momentarily confused. then his voice, much kinder than before:
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11

FANNIE WARD STAR
 IN PARAMOUNT FILM

The Winning of Sally Temple" a Paramount leader with Fannie Ward playing the lead, is to be the feature Of the film program at Keeney's dur ing the first half of the week. Tonieh ht there will be Q new chapter in ''The Purple Mask and on Wednesday and Thursday there will be continuation of The Mystery of the Double Cross 2 Mae MurraJ9will be seen in "On Rec ord during the last three days of the week and on Friday and satur- day the third episode in ''The Neglect ed Wife" will be shown.
 There will be g good vaudeville bill daily.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
PERFORMING LIONS
 WITH SPARKS SHOWS

There are some wonderful lions with The Sparks Worlds Famous Shows that will exhibit hero, Thurs day. June 14 at the Stanley Street grounds. They are not only of ama@- ing size and beauty but they have been trained to do some of the most thrilling acts ever presented to an audience. Herr Fritz Brunner, the worlds greatest lion tanner, wa3 born and raised in the jungles of equatorial Africa, and from childhood was ac- customed to hear the roars of the man-eattng kings of the forests that prowled about his cabin at night. His father once captured some lion cubs which he trained to aid him in his hunting expeditions. Thus reared the boy naturally became a lion tanner and hunter. Selecting some cubs of the largest species known, he reared them and educated them to perform feats that would illustrate the amaz- ing strength and agility of these beasts.
 During the performance of the Sparks Shows 8 group of these mon- ster animals will be turned loose in the great steel enclosure in full vie " of the audience. Herr Brunner will enter this enclosure, unarmed, and put these lions through som6 aston ishing performances It is the most thrilling act of the kind ever seen and will never be forgotten by the be- holder.
 Like every other act and feature presented with The Sparks Shows 1t Is far away from and superior to any, thing of the kind ever seen before. There are numerous other trained animal acts in which tigers, leopards, hyenas, tremendous elephants, etc., will obey the commands of their fear ] less masters.