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Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Poems Contributed

The two following poems were con- tributed. The first, "Prepare," was written by John Hogan, Putnsm, High school, class of 1920. He Is son of Martin Hogan.
 The second, "0ur Town,n was sent in by William Harrison, "Souvenirp Tas for, who takes deep and abiding interest in Putnam, the town where he spent most of his life.
 Prepare
 By John Hogan, P. H. S l920) "In time of peace prepare for war" Said good George W ashington Twas said to all Americans,
 And meant for everyone. The words were spoken long ago, Now comes the recollection, With Columbia on the verge of war, And lacking in protection. If foreign nations allied strong- Jap, British, French and Slav, Should covet loved America.
 Oh, what chance wed have. New England to the British,
 The fair South to the French, North and N est to Sav and Jap. Sweet freedoms spark to queneh. Our Capital to the Parliament
 Of England proud and cod, Our White House 10 the great King
 George,
 "The man that's made of gold San Francisco to Japan,
 Long for 1t they had to plan, But their strong fertilization
 Proves Japan prepared nation. Chicago would be Ivanski,
 |. ruler Mungenoh, We never thought the sleepy Slav Was half as good or strong enough. New Orleans of course would be
 Modelled after gay Farce, | And 5ean, Francois and Pierre too Would love the French Red, White
 and Blue.
 Colum bia, awake to danger Prepare for the advent of the stranger, With saber, rifle and "long ranger1
 Firm and protected stand. Let your noble sons defend
 A challenge to the world then send, But never, Never, NEVER bend,
 To far of warlike land.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

AMONG THE CHURCHES |.
Congregational Church Notes

On Monday evening, March 26th the teachers and officers of the Bible school are to be served banquet by the Alpha Delta Glass.
 The Pastor will conduct class com- posed of several classes of young people in the Bible School for a few weeks.
 ing March 2lst, the Religious Educa. tion Committee of the Conn. $. $. As soeiation will hold meetings in the Baptist Church; representatives of the Baptists, Methodists and Congre- gstion slists will make addresses. An attractive program has been arranged.
 Last Tuesday afternoon council composed of representatives from the Congregational churches of the county licensed MT. F. w. Barber as lay preacher. This license comments Mir. Barber as worthy of confidence and one approved to exercise his gifts as the chsrches may find use for his services.
 Fhe sympathy and the cordial CO., operation of the parents and friends of our young people are desired in con- nection with the organization of the K nights of King Arthur. A hearty word to the leaders would not be amiss.
 The picture at the Bradley Theatre Friday afternoon will include Paul Revere and Three Bears and the Bur ton Travelogues and the Bray cartoons
 Every year after the concert by our choir the remark is heard, "The best ever." This year not only Is this com meni made but to it is added the sem tenee, "It is one of the best numbers Tn the best course that the choir has given" It is slight praise to say that the program was thoroughly enjoyed by the people, the more catchy selec. lions being no more:heartily applaud ed than those that demanded more saihnl execution. We are sorry that the audience was not larger but there fnsy be slight consolation in the say. ing, "A prophet is not without honor, ess.h However the number Is not small who appreciate our singers and their songs.
 All who attend the services of this church are cordially invited to make this their church home. If ready to confess your faith in Christ, do not hesttate to consult with the minister, whs will gladly talk with you in re- said to personal religion. If you are member of church elsewhere, and de l sire is become identified with this 1 sAsrsh. we hope that you will send for | year letter that we may receive you fnss our fellowship. Confession of l fskh and active membership in the | ehsrsh are urged upon all who wor- sAfr here; it is Chrlst's loving plea, &ss your highest privilege. This ! church will receive anyone who gives | cfsditable evidence of being follower | of Christ. We live to help and cheer | and bless. Membership in this church l IS never a declaration of sup erior good l ness CT unusual strength. On the con- tfary 1t is an open avowsl of one's i need of the help of God. We shall re- Joiee ao receive you into our fellowship | and shall welcome your help in bring ing the message of the Gospel to all | these about us.
 Al eight o'clock on Saturday even. Ing March 17th, under the auspices of The w. P. s. C. E., there will be St. rstrick's social in,the gymnasium. A cordial invitation is extended to the young peoples societiessand friends of she various churches in the city.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
John W. H. Buckley Gets New Appoint.
 ment

John w. II. Buckley, overseer of the weaving department of the Goodyear Cotton Mills in Kilingly has :resigned to accept appointment as superin. tendent of the textile department of the Ten Broeck Tire company, Louis- vile, Ky.
 This firm has decided to manufac- ture all of it's own fabric and is now in the market buying the necessary ma chinery.
 MT. Buckley will be located at Kill lingly for the next few weeks in con. nection with the buying.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
A. 0. H. To Observe Feast of St, Patrick

The Feast of St. Patrick, Saturday, March 17th, will be tiltingly observed by Division l, A. O. H. in Foresters' hall, at s o'clock in the evening. There will be social time followed by pro. gram consisting of addresses on "The Day we celebrate" vocal and instru. mental numbers and inusic.by Irving Brothers.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
A Few Questions For You

I. Is there anything wrong with your eyes, ears, nose or throat? If you have been blind or deaf for years, or have lost the voice entirely, don't give up hope, but investigate Chiropractic.
 ?. Have you so-called Rheu- matism, Catarrh, Asthma, Bron- chitis, Goitre, Paralysis, Loco motor Ataxia, Epilepsy, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Rupture, Piles, Ap- pendicitis or a constant Headache? Chiropractic is the only science that will positively remove the cause.
 3. Have you stomach, lung, heart. kidney, bowel or bladder trouble'
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

4. Have you female troubles or any sexual disorder } No em- barrassment or exposure and the results are wonderful. Try Chiro- practic.
 5. Perhaps you have stiff joints in the arms or legs that you cannot use naturally. This system brings forth transformation.
 6. My methods not only stimulate, but eliminates the cause, thus permitting nature to perform her work. Health is the greatest blessing we can have.
 7. This advertisement p~e- sented at my office, entities the bea CT to a consultation and spinal analysis without any charges whatever, and will convince you that Chiropractic is what you have been looking tor. No obligation on your part.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
WANTED

Antique furniture, looking glasses china and old glassware. Best prices paid. Chas. J. King Norwich, Conn.,, Box l95.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Methodist Episcopal Church

Bishop Edwin H. Hughes of Boston will preside at the New England Southern Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opening at Provi. dence, March 18th.
 Rho Delta class will hold food sale at Ballard & Clark's store March 23rd.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Old False
 Teeth Bought

broken or any condition. We pay up to S5 set, according to value. Mail at once and get our offer. If unsatis- factory, will return teeth. Domestic Supply Co.,, ,Binghamton, NY
 S-lI
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Help Wanted

"Help wanted In all departments of the American Thread Company's WI limantic mills. Steady employment and good wages. Apply at office.' The American Thread Company Willimantic Mills. 4e tf
Evening star., 1917-05-20
DISCUSS WAR-TRUCK PLANS.
Automotive Engineers Consider
Specifications at Cleveland.

At the meeting of the standards COM
mittee of the Society of Automotive En-
gineers just held in Cleveland the mill
tary truck specifications, which had
been prepared by the War Department
motor transport board, in consultation
with the truck. standards division, the
transmission division, the springs divi-
sion and the electrical equipment dfvi-
sion of the society. were submitted for
general consideration and the work OF
these divisions was approved.
1t was decided by the standards COM
mittee to request that the designation
of the military trucks be by arbitrary
terms rather than nominal terms of
capacity. The War Department has ac-
cordingly ordered that the smaller mil
itary truck heretofore designated one
and-a-half-ton shall be named class A
truck, and the truck formerly desig-
mated three-ton be called class B truck.
their former nominal designations in
dicated. An engine of a minimum size
of 312 cubic inches is specified for the
class A truck. This means that IL a
four cylinder engine is used 1t would
have bore and stroke of AZ and 5k
inches, respectively. Likewise a four
cylinder engine of the class truck
and 61s inches, the minimum engine
size being 413h cubic inches.
The truck standards division of the
Society of Automotive Engineers is still
conducting work with regard to the
military truck specifications. A meet
ing will be held in Washington at an
early date to take up details with ref
erence to parts and features not ordi-
narily found in commercial practice.
with a view to obtaining maximum pro-
duction of and interchangeability in
military trucks.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
ANCIENT RELIGIOUS RITE
VIEWED BY 10000 PERSONS
Impressive Ceremonies at Basilica Of
st. Denis, in France, Tomb of
French Kings.
of the Associated Press.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
ST DENIS, Department of the
Seine. France, May 4.-One of the most
observances in France. suspended since
the revolution, was revived here today
at the ancient basilica where repose
the remains of the kings of France.
when the orif1amme of ST. Denis was
raised in the presence of 10000 specta-
tors. Ancient "1abarum" of the En-
peror Constantine. the oriflamme was
brought from Rome in the year 800 by
Charlemagne. who received 1t from the
hands of Pope Leo III. The basilica Of
St. Denis became it's repository. and
the ceremony revived today originated
there in 1924, when Louis VI went
there to take possession of the orr
famine before setting out to repel the
Germans, who. under Emperor Henry
v, had invaded Lorraine, and were
marching on Rheims.
The ceremony had not been OBJ
served since. 1892, when the convention
had the orifiamme suspended from the
roof of their assembly hall. 1t re-
mained there until the victory at Vail
my liberated French soil of the in
vaders.
Today's. ceremony was an exact his
torical reconstruction of the traditional
event. Cardinal Annette, Archbishop Of
Paris, pronounced the benediction of
the orifiamme together with the fags
of the allies. and the standards Of the
different cities Of France. Then, while
the audience sang the 'Credo." the
Evening star., 1917-05-20
CAPITAL MOTORISTS SEEK
MEMBERSHIP INA. Al
Car Owners Here Not Hit by Pan
icky Feeling Because
of War.

Now that their country is at war.
and asking every loyal citizen to do his
or her bit. Washington motorists are
setting an example in patriotism that
persons of all other brotherhoods could
well emulate. In addition to holding
their cars ready for service. they are
giving heed to the now nationally dls-
seminated warning that unreasonable
tightening of the purse strings VIII!
have a tendency to upset the financial
equilibrium of the country.
Evidence that the local car owners
have no intention of becoming panicky
cause Of the increased taxation and
high cost of living facing them is
found in their continued applications
for membership in the A. A. A. DIS
trict Of Columbia Club.
During the fortythree days which
have elapsed since the United States
been added to the club. of which num-
ber 81 came in during the past week.
THE flood of applications for mem
bershfp now being received. commehts
motorists generally are aware OF the
good roads work our organization is
doing. and that they want to help. AND
they want to help not alone for tne
motoring over good roads. but because
they appreciate the fact that the miles
and miles of good highways the auto,
mobile clubs of the country have heipeo
10 Du1ld now loom up as ohS "
countrys biggest assets in its mill
tary defense preparations"
The newest members are as follows:
J. NJ Burrell. Ernest Hall Coolidge.
Thomas p. Littlepage. DR.. 2. B. Bab-
bitt. Frank H. Farlin. J. J. A. kreutz-
lin. Horatio B. Hollifield, Charles D.
Drayton. Paul Dulaney, J: H: Fish
back, o. B. George. John e. Laskey.
Mrs. G. Lothrop Bradley. Denwood 8.
u. S. N; A. II. Plant, DR.. F. Sherman
Echols, Malcolm R. Macdonald. John
s. Morrison, Carl s. Scofeld, Nc
Clure Kelley. G. H. Powell. ]. N. Baker.
Mrs. Laura c. Williams.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
MANY ENTRANTS FOR RACE.
Automobile Speed Kings Send in
Early for Cincinnati Event.

Of1cials of the Cincinnati Speedway
are more than gratified with the early
response from prospective starters in
the second annual international sweep
stakes race, to be decided at the
Sharonville course on Decoration day.
with several other interesting events
on the days program. This classic. to
be run at a distance Of $50 miles for a
purse Of $25.O00, had a list of fifteen
entries three weeks before the date
set for the race-an unusual condition
in view Of the uncertainties that seem
to confront the racing game in certain
localities.
Following is the list of entrants al
ready registered. with new names COM
ing in daily: Ralph De Palma, Packard
Special: Eddie Hearne, Duesenberg:
Pete Henderson. Mercer; Walter
Haynes. Mercer; Joe Thomas. Mercer
Louis Fontaine. Mercedes; Omar Toft.
Omar: s. Ostewig. Ostewig Special
Ralph Mulford. Hudson Special: Ira
Vail. Hudson Special: Jules Devigne.
DeLage; Jack LeCain, DeLage; two
Duesenberg Specials. entered by F. s.
Duesenberg, drivers not named, and one
car. unnamed, entered by the De Palma
Manufacturing Company.
Entries in the three non professional
races. which will precede the big race.
also are being received in large num-
bers.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
PREsBYTE ERIANs PUT BAN
ON SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
General Assembly Condemns Sports,
Excursions and Newspapers
on Sabbath Day.

DALLAS Tex. May 1s. THE 12sth
general assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States Of Amer
lea today went on record as disapprov-
ing "all Sabbath day sports" in civic
life and In the army and navy and all
unnsesssaTy traveling exc1rsions
newspapers and urged members Of the
church not to subscribe. read or ad-
yertise in them.
The assembly also went on record as
disapproving the use of public school
buildings for the holding of community
DR.. r. s.. CONN Of New York opposed
adoption of the resolution excluding
Sunday forum meetings in public
school buildings. saying there were
many Jews in New York who hold
these meetings on Sunday.
DR.. Charles Stelzle. New York. said
he favored Sunday excursions for the
laboring classes II they were not given
half holidays Saturdays.
Over two score OF overtures with ref
erence to a reunion of the two church
factions the north and south - were
presented to the assembly and referred
to a committee which will report next
Several Of the overtures favor the ap-
pointment Of q committee to confer
with representatives of the southern
church regarding the practicability of
Samuel F. Irwin Of Chester. Pa, was
appointed vice moderator.
The assembly was opened by the
singing Of America" and the assem-
blAge cheered when large portrait Of
President Wilson was brought to the
II was announced that william ].
BRYAN will deliver an address to the
delegates next Thursday evening.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
NORTHWEST TO HELP
WITH BREAD AND CASH
Bankers and Farmers Promise Sec
retary McAdoo Full Co-opera-
tion on Liberty Loan.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. May 1s.-The north
west today pr( mised Secretary McAdoo
its hearty support in helping to finance
the military operations Of the United
States and its allies and in the raising
of war crops.
Representatives of half dozen states.
described by the Secretary in an inter-
view as the bread basket of the ma
tion." were among the thousands who
greeted him here. and while farmers
and stockmen assured him they would
do their best, bankers and business men
predicted loyal and effective response
to his appeal in behalf of the liberty
loan.
II know the liberty loan is going to
be an overwhelming success, because to
do things in a big way has always ap-
pealed to the American people, and to
do things in big way for a noble
ideal makes an irresistible appeal" Mr..
McAdoo said.
The Secretary visited throat spe-
cialist here, but declared nothing more
than slight hoarseness troubled him.
Two speeches here were on the Sec
retary's afternoon program. He Will
spend the evening in Minneapolis.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
PUSHING LINCOLN HIGHWAY.
Iowa Consul of Association Urging
Concentration of Work.

CLINTON. Iowa, May 19.-In response
to a request from the national head
quarters Of the Lincoln Highway Asso-
citation at Detroit, w. F. Coan. Iowa
state consul Of the Lincoln Highway
Association, has set all wheels turn
ing in an endeavor to hasten and con-
centrate work in improving the Lin
coin highway route across the state.
The work is being urged as prec2u-
tionary measure in getting the gryAt
transcontinental road in the best pos
sible shape for such uses as might be
made of it by the government for
military purposes.
Particular stress is laid upon the
plea that Iowa use every endeavor in
Eraveling the Lincoln highway route.
thus making it more available for con-
tinuous use irrespective of weather
conditions
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Fishing Ship Grounds; No Lives Lost

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1s.-No lives
were lost when the fishing ship Stand
ard went ashore at Cape Constantine on !
Bering sea. Alaska, last Monday. ac-
cording to a wireless message received
here today from Howard A. Cookson. |
radio operator of the Standard, who
reached the cannery at st. Paul. Alaska.
last night.
Evening star., 1917-05-20

procession of the reliquaries was
formed. headed by. the French nag.
with those of the allies following. A
group Of white banners bearing the
names Of all the cities Of France. Al
SAGE and Lorraine. occupied by the
Germans. came next. preceding the ORR
famine. a red streamer with spots of
gold bearing on one side the inscrip-
ton "Montjoye st. Denis" and on
the other a cross surrounded by the in
scription ''Vive lie Christ qui Aime les
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
GETTING READY FOR SIBERIA

ME NOTE indignant protests in the
w columns of our contemporaries over
the attempt to foist Sheehan and his fee
grabbing methods on the city for another
term 1t appears that Mr.. Sheehan's ef.
forts to get the coin have endeared him TO
the heads Of the Organization, sometimes
referred to as political leaders. A man
who takes the stand Mr.. Sheehan has
taken has right to expect gang support
1t would be rank ingratitude II he did not
get 1t.
OF course the continued incumbency of
Mr.. Sheehan would be an insult to the
people of Philadelphia That appears TO
be definitely established. But who are
the people of Philadelphia that they
should complain? They are too busy
lighting democracy's battles abroad to
fight in the same cause at home. Never.
theess, remembering how the people
rose to smite bad leadership in 1912, we
are optimistic enough to expect that IL
certain local Cars do not mend their
ways in hurry they will also discover
just what the climate is in Siberia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22

cages on the homesteads are now debt
free and riding about in automobiles.
They were talking last year OF Jim
Grow" highways IN Arkansas. so many
gentlemen Of color owned motorcars.
The farm loan banks have been an
important influence, It appears. in putting
Southern finances on sound basis, as
has the new Federal reserve system, but
the main factor has been high prices for
farm products. The most encouraging
feature OF the period, however. for the
South is the rapid flow OF surplus funds
into manufacturing enterprises Not only
has diversified farming come to stick, but
diversified Industries also. A prosperous
South is of advantage 10 the whole coun.
try. of course. even though its political
prosperity may be a little too pronounced
for comfort.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
TRUST FUNDS

DOUBTLESS the Smith administration
~ can find a dozen firms of engineers
wiling TO report that municipal transit
system should pay its own way from the
beginning, without consideration Of col.
lateral benefits resulting from the new
facility. But there is no firm Of engineers
and there is no lawyer able to show that
the people Of Philadelphia did not vote
for rapid transit with the distinct under.
standing that such collateral benefits
should be used to assist in the financing
OF the new system. Transit funds are
trust funds and must not be diverted from
the use to which they were pledged. The
Smith'Mitten lease proposes to give the
p. r. T. millions that the p. r. T. in the
Taylor lease agreed to do without.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
COAL CONTROL BEGINS

TTApPIIY those very business prin-
i L ciples with which some coal dealers
and operators Justify extortionate prices
are exactly those providing firm basis
of drastic action by the Federal Govern
ment Uncle Sam Is running the biggest
business on this continent Even mine
owners and lessees and fuel retailers will
have TO make way for II.
William II. Scott president of the Mis-
souri, and Illinois Company, which leases
important Illinois coal mines, furnishes a
cue for Federal measures. There IS
no limit" confesses this official, accord
ing to dispatches. I'VE get what we can.
! am doing all can 20 get what | can"
The Government can echo his words and
has already begun to do so. AS prelim-
mary step. Judge Robert S. Lovett
appointed to unite the distribution tane'e,
has directed forty-slx railroads to give
bituminous coal shipments from the
mines for the Northwest by way of the
Great Lakes precedence over other busi-
ness. Following that action the Presi-
dent has fixed an average price of 81
ton for soft coal at the mines.
Under the food control bill the Presi-
dent has power to do this and, if nee
essary, to commander the mines The
coal business which so brazenly delights
in getting all it can for fuel because
OF the advantages Of the so-caled Com
petitive" system will find IL impossible to
vie with the magnitude Of the national
war concern.
That some coal men have gouged the
public, Federal investigation has fully
proved. Speaking for the city of Wash.
ington alone, the Federal Trade Commits
sion announces that figures show that
there were no grounds for any claim of
actual shortage Of either anthracite or bi-
luminous coal for the first five months of
1917" Furthermore, such profits as s2.75
or $3.50 per ton for egg. stove or nut coal
handed in the capital during the month
of May, the commission regards as Tex.
orbitant and wholly unjusthed."
Washington conditions are typical OF
those through the country Inquiry in
Topeka showed that the Kansas public
paid So a ton for coal sold by the opera.
tors to the railroads for So.
II the exercise Of might in an emer-
gency is to be the code, the National War
business has the upper hand. It is legit-
imately employed at once in fostering the
mammoth enterprise of victory. whose
achievement must largely depend on a
square deal to the public