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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
X KENTUCKY PLACES
CONYICTS ON ROAD

The movement for placing convicts
on the roads received a fresh impetus
last month, when a constitutional
amendment was passed in Kentueky Y
permitting the use of prisoners upon
the public highways. Previous to this
all Kentucky prisoners were employed
within the walls OF the institution un-
der the contract system, but, pending
the passage of the amendment the
prison commissioners refused to renew
contract soon to expire, so that con-
victs will be available for road work
as soon as the necessary legislation
can be enacted.
Plans for drafting such legislation
are we'll under way, the chairman of
the legislative council of the Kentucky
federation of labor. Peter Campbell, OF
Louisville, being particularly active in
this direction. Mr., Campbell is also a
member OF the executive committee of
the national committee on prison labor
which organization is working in close
cooperation with him in preparing this
road legislation.
The fact that convict road work is
so enthusiastically supported by the
labor organizations of Kentucky is OF
special interest. Ever since the organl
ization of labor unions their efforts
have been directed against the unfair
competition caused by placing convict
made goods on the market. and, in con-
sequence, the unions have been un-
fairly charged with being opposed tc
all labor on the part of the convicts
Their present activity in Kentucky is a
direct refutation of this charge, and
points still further to road work as a
solution of the convict labor problem
Legislation for convict road work
will not be confined to Kentucky, as
new states are constantly taking ur
the problem and considering the ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21

fiaton. Fabric broken and blown oua
due to shock. Customer Will not stgnd
for repair"
The tire was carefully inspected b1
Mr.. Gafford and he decided that is wal
possible to obtain many more miles q
service. He took 1t to the garage wher1
he had a blowout patch inserted, and al
inside tire protector. The tube was thef
inserted and the tire was placed on th1
machine.
After the tire had given 1000 miles q
service the tread became worn, so it wa,
not deemed safe to run 1t longer. Al
this additional mileage cost him in tirf
expense was the cost OF the accessories
and the accessories themselves were II
good condition at the finish, and could
be used in other tires.
"This Is Just an illustration that shows
the amount of tire mileage that is beine
thrown away by automobile owners
every day." says Mr.. Gafford, because
they do not understand the value of ths
different tire accessories. This also
proves that there are many case where
tires do not have to be taken to repair
men, If you know how to use the propei
accessory.
For instance, repair gum which car
be easily applied by an amateur, take,
the place of vuleanizing cuts in the tread
Self cure patches will satisfactorily repair
punctured tube as well as a 35-cen
vulcanizing job. Blowout patches. rimcn
patches, inside liners, all have their uses
The motorst who learns this early il
his experience is the one who reduces the
cost of tire upkeep to a minimum"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
FURTHER ENDORSEMENT
OF 1914 CADILLAC

English authorities on automobile
construction and mechanics have not
only set the stamp of approval on the
1914 Cadillacs two-speed direct drive
rear axle, but have taken pains to an
alyze in lengthy articles its manifold
advantages, the efficiency and comfort
1t secures and the economies it affords.
Here is a significant paragraph from
The Motor, an authoritative London
publications:
I'VE have always held the Cadillac
In sthe highest esteem, and admired it
as criterional example of high grade
American construction. 1t is obvious
that no single gear ratio can possibly
be right for all speeds and conditions,
and even a top-speed direct-drive is
obviously of extra advantage if it is
duplicated For instance, if the engine
were turning at 1000 revolutions a
minute, certain speed on the low drive
would be obtained. Move the electric
switch and bring the top direct-drive
into operations and an increase of AZ
per cent in speed is at once obtained.
lnVersely, one can maintain the same
speed of the gear and reduce the en-
gfne speed an equivalent percentage,
and also effect saving of a consider
able portion of the said percentage in
petrol consumption. Then, again, the
friction of the various moving parts de-
creases proportionately with the speed,
thus also bringing into effect another
saving"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
Cheap Living at Antioch

The inflated price of his majesty tho
turkey has no terror for the inhabitants
of Antioch in Syria, says the New York
Sun. To be sure they have no Thanks
giving feast to worry about, but on the
other hand life can be one long fowl
feast for them the year round IL they So
desire. You can buy pullets and chickens
for cents apiece. Eggs are cents a
dozen, while mutton and lamb sell for
cents a pound.
These facts about the low cost of liv-
ing We're learned from a Young English
man who had been ordered by his physi-
clan to spend the winter away from the
cold and fog of his native London. H
decided to try Antioch.
This Englishman lived in the lap oi
luxury in Antioch for 50 a week H
rented a fine house for something less
than So month and he kept three SER
wants, who were satisfied to work for 81
cents a week.
Throughout the winter months fresh
fruit and vegetables are so cheap that
they are not sold in fixed quantities
You merely pay quarter a week and
this gets you all the fruit and vengetables
for your household needs
This Englishman's nearest neighbors
were an American family who had been
living in Antioch for several years. They
had all the comforts of life and their
expenses were less than $500 year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
FORDS KEEP BOYS
ON THE FARM
CAR MUST SEAT 81 OF 100
An Order Issued by the Wisconsin
Railroad Commission
According to Mr.. I

Milwaukee, December 20.-(Special)-
seat no fare advocates obtained an order
from the state railroad commission which
probably will serve as model for street
railway regulation all over the country
The commission issued it's order to the
Milwaukee Trolley corporation. a subsid-
larry of the North American company
which controls street car lines in St.
Louis, Detroit and several Wisconsin
cities The standard of service is estab-
lished at G7 seats for each 100 passengers
during the rush hours and 1873 seats for
each 100 passengers at other times.
Traffic policemen shall be stationed at
important transfer points to limit tho
loads on cars to the maximum comfort
able carrying capacity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
by RICHARD F. LUssIER.

Ford Motor company the miniature
motorear he is agent for in this local
ity is responsible for keeping many
young men on the farms. He said:
Since the Ford Tines the magazine
published by the Ford Motor company,
ran a recent article on Keeping the
Boy on the Farm pointing out that a
FORD car would do more to make the
young people content with life in the
country than a million arguments on
the subject, the publication has received
many letters supporting 1t in its edi-
torial contention
Many of the letters are from young
Ford enthusiasts who tell how the car
has served to make them contented
with the old homestead, and many
others are from fathers and mothers
who thank the Ford for keeping the
children at home All point out that
no matter what the distance to the city
is the Ford furnishes the means for
quick, easy conveyance when a trip to
town is necessary or desired for pur-
poses of pleasure and that the joys of
touring are such that an entirely new
acquaintance with nature is secured"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
, ULETIDE! And they are still
making motor cars too large
for Santa Claus to cart them

= ULEIlDE! And they are Still
making motor cars too large
\ for Santa Claus to cart then
rabout in his bag of wonderful things
1t is true that the great majority will
be deprived. of automobiles as Christ
mas presents, but quite a number, To-
cally at least, will receive as a yule-
tide gift a buzz wagon. And even
spugs would not grumble at such a
gift.
An automobile is a wonderful affair
according to J. J. Cole, president of the
Cole Motor Car company. He writes:
''I have known the love of a motor
gar.
''I have felt the pedal in the hollow
OF my foot; the heat of the hardwood
wheel in my palm; the resistance OF
levers. have swung the car on a
hundred highways-molded rubber to
road-fashioned her to rut and gulley
] have played her on gravel. mud and
rock; have frolicked with puddles and
pedestrians, bumps and broken bottles
81 have heard the symphony of we'll
lsimed cylinders and sharp pop OF burst
Ang treads.
"I have seen her run like young
rwild animal when the night was cold
land crisp. and stopped to think it over
in the middle of hill on a hot sum-
mer day
81 have wondered on a wintry morn
fSng would she bark.
''I have sworn by her.
81 have damned her.
II have ministered unto her when
Hhe was sick.
There is rut on the radiator, and her
hull needs a bucket of paint.
She is warped and wobbly; dented
nntiquated, dirty.
"She threshes up the block
'She doesn't trot in motorcracy,
"But there is a soul there under the
hood.
And I love her.
"All of our folks love her.
"Our own benzine boat"
These are the days for Travelling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21

round of calls, arriving home refreshed,
and as immaculate as when starting
no grease, no oil. no mud spatters or
dust.
sufficient mileage is left for trip to
the office or store for the husband. and
sufficient mileage is at her command to
drive to the theatre concert. It Is a
wonderful rest for the tired business man
to roll smoothly and quietly nome. "
out exertion, and puts him in humor for
his dinner and the evening recreation.
"A great many people in this city have
long felt the necessity of an electric
coupe for family use, but have been de-
tered by the extremely high prices.
When it becomes known that the Frazier
Electric Automobile company is supply
ing this demand with a beautiful. ele-
CANT coupe of wonderful mechanical effi-
cheney, at less than 5000. there will .un-
doubtedly be smart increase in the use
of electric cars"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
Room for Doubt

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
A smile played over the features OF
Congressman Stanley f. Bowdie of Ohio
the other evening when the talk at a
social session switched to art. 1t remind
ed him. he said, of Smith and Jones.
One day Smith and Jones We're LOOKING
at a picture and admiring it's wonderful
realism.
1T makes me think of an artist that
once heard Of, refiectively remarked
Smith. "It is said that he painted cob
webs on the ceiling so truthfully tha.
the servant girl wore herself into an
attack of nervous prostration trying to
sween them down"
He did ?" responded Jones, as his face
broke into smile.
YES" declared the other. with huri
expression. you act as if you doubt
it,"
well" returned Jones. there may
have been such an artist but there was
never such servant gir.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
EXPERIENCE OF A MOTORIST
WHO USED ACCESSORIES

Several instances have proven to my
own satisfaction that the use or tire ac-
oessories saves tire expense" says r. H.
Gafford, Jr.. of the Goodyear Tire COM
pany.
Mr.. Gafford was recently in need of a
tire for his touring car. Instead of pur-
chasing a new one he resolved to make
an experiment, the results of which are
sufficiently interesting to note.
He personally went down to the factory
and from a pile of old tires returned,
picked> one that had been sent in by a
branch land had been replaced for SO.
The inspection of the tire adjustor read
as follows:
side walls weakened, due to underin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21

unique among cars of the highest grade.
I'VE interpret these figures as a vote
of confidence in Packard methods be-
cause it is undoubtedly true that we
manufacture in our own shop more of
the completed automobile than does any
other maker of motor cars.
1.-The impression created by our new
'2-3s' has been an important factor In
this result. As it is the most attractive
model we have ever offered to the pub
lie, 1t naturally creates more than the
customary amount of interest.
1.-THE 20 body styles offered with this
chassis give an unequalled range of
choice. made possible by the Packard
volume of business. This variety of body
types not only meets the demands of in
dividual taste but, in the more restricted
styles, offers opportunity for practically
exclusive design of vehicle"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
INCREASE IN PACKARD
BUSINESS. SAYS DENFGRE

A remarkable increase in Packard busi-
ness for the last four months gives evil
dence of that company's steadily in
creasing prosperity. The figures are
given in a statement issued by Charles
Denegre of the Packard Motor COM
pany.
From August 1 to November l, the
increase in motor carriage sales was ex-
actly 226 per cent as compared with the
corresponding period last year. When
this is coupled with 2S.6 per cent in
crease In shipments, we feel that the
Packard company has made a very cred
table showing and one which is perhaps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
"Ii OMAN'S ONLY
DEPENDABLE SERVANT"

'The only servant a woman can depend
on absolutely, and at all times--the one
that will never fail her-is the electric
coupe" said Mrs. J. e. Frazier of the
Frazier Electric Automobile company.
with an electric, milady does her
shopping in the morning without effort,
and the task becomes a pleasure The
children go along, and yet are not in the
road, as they are safely left in the car
while the purchasing is being done.
'She takes her friend or family to the
matinee in the afternoon. or makes her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21

Mems" banquets, "get-together" din
ners and other epicurean affairs that
1t seems to an observer quite apropos
to have the automobile Men" get to-
gether around the festive board This
is a merely a suggestion to the agency
men to secure greater cooperation
amongst the rival statesmen of motor
cars in the Magic City" and is intend
ed as a delicate hint that the motor
scribe is in need of a sumptuous re-
past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21

visibility of outdoor work for their
conviets. During the past week re-
quests for assistance in preparing such
legislation have been received by the
national committee on prison labor
from Legislators of both Main and YER
mont. Neither of these states has con-
vict road work at present, and interest
ing developments are anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21
Unavoidable

From the Buffalo Express
'IIave you been able to meet all the
demands of your creditors?"
Meet them? I haven't been able to
avoid them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-21

These are the days for travelling
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-27
SAYS COCKTAIL
MADE HERF|CKLE
Woman Trapped With Anoth-
er'S Husband Is Ordered
Held for Sanity Probe.

Il drank cocktail to drown thoughts
of my husband and two babies, and
then didn't know what ! was doing
was the explanation today given to Re-
corder Broyles by Mrs. Estey Oden.. the
young woman whom Mrs. j H. Gresh-
am. &C Houston street, declared she
found a week ago with her husband in
his room at III IL Whitehall street.
On the statement of two relatives,
Miss Sallie Burnett an aunt, and Miss
Etoy Parkman, sister, that the young
woman's mind is unbalanced, Judge
Broyles ordered her held pending a
sanity probe. The relatives said they
would swear out a writ of lunacy at
once.
Following the incident in the White
hall street room, in which Mrs. Gresh-
am said her husband held her while
Mrs. Oden made her escape, Mrs.
Gresham and her husband have become
reconciled and again are living togeth-
er. Both were present in court but no
disposition to prosecute Mrs. Oden was
shown by Mrs. Gresham.
A. L. Oden, a cigar maker, husband
of the woman, from whom he is sepa-
rated, was in court, but made no state
ment. When Mrs. Oden saw her hus-
band, she made a rush for him. and
Oden started to flee the court room.
His wife caught him, however. but in
stead of displaying violence she tender
ly kissed him.
Oden later said he Immediately would
take steps to get possession of his two
children, who now are in custody of
their grandmother, Mrs. R. A. Park
man, in Hapeville.
Both children are girls--Orelia, aged
three years, and Eulalia, two years old.
Mrs Oden a few weeks ago chased
her husband through downtown streets
and later fought policeman.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-27
RICHES WASTED,
He TRIES SUICIDE
Former Wealthy Albanian Held
by Police for Investigation
of His Sanity.

f. B. Cowan. formerly a wealthy bus
mess man Of Atlanta, will be arraigned
before Recorder Broyles this afternoon
when an effort will be made to COM
NIT him to the state asylum for the in
sane. He was found wandering In the
stock yards district last night with q
self-infiicted knife wound in his throat.
He was taken to Grady hospital where
his wound was dressed Later he was
lodged in prison.
Shortly before dark County Police
man Waters saw Cowan staggering
down Marietta street In the direction
of the stock yards with blood flowing
freely from q gaping wound in the neck.
He was muttertng incoherently, and
Policeman Waters was unable to get
any Ineligible information from him.
His only reply was that "he was tired"
and 'the knife didn't cut deep enough"
Cowan, who is 43 years old, first come
to Atlanta several years ago from Nor
gan county Georgia. At the time he
was worth more than 100000 and
steadily increased his fortune after
coming to this city. He was married
several times and as result of marital
troubles began to drink heavily. His
first marriage, in Morgan county, was
an elopement
Time and again he faced Recorder
Broyles on charges of disorderly con-
duct and excessive drinking and after
his last wife brought suit for divorce,
alleging a number of sensational
causes, he left the city, going to the
home of his widowed mother in Phila-
delphia.
Several nights ago Cowan returned
to Atlanta a mere shadow of his former
ter and bed, saying that he was penni-
less, the fortune acquired here having
been wasted.
Since he arrived here, he is said to
have informed number of former &C
quaintances that he had returned to
Atlanta for the express purpose of kill
ing himself, desiring to die in Georgia.
His mother in Philadelphia and two
sisters in Elizabeth, N. j., will be noti-
| fed of his condition, and disposition of
his case probably will await their re-
ply.
The town of Cowan, in Morgan coun-
ty, was named for his family. His
mother was postmistress there for sew
eral years. Before coming TO Atlanta
Cowan figured in several sensational
escapades in that county. His only
brother was killed in an alteration
with a neighbor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-27
EpEsoN,s PLAY At LYRIC.

When VIII Lilllbridge wrote his ia
nous novel. where the Trail Divides,
he little thought that Robert Edeson, the
impersonator of Indian characters, would
seize upon it as a worthy successor of
his greatest play, 'Strongheart,' which
enjoyed the distinction Of many years of
successful business.
rongheart." in a way. was an un-
finished product. In it the great absorb
ing question was unanswered-should the
intermarriage of the red and white races
cause the ostracization Of the contract
ing parties In "Strongheart," the In
dian gives up his white sweetheart, while
In 'Where the Trail Divides the Indian
marries her, only to give her up after
ward. He brings out traits of courage
and devotion that no man has ever at
tempted before in chronicling the life OF
the redskin He has given new char
acter to study and has created a sym
pathetic bond of friendship which has
never before existed.
The Lyric theater will offer this play
for one week. commencing tonight, with
matinees Tuesday, Thursday and ESatur-
day
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-27
WAR TO DEATH ON
MOROS ORDERED
AFTER MASSACRE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Following the
receipt of official confirmation of the
massacre of Captain Patrick McNally and
six native enlisted men Of the Philip
pine scouts by the Moros of the Island of
Jolo, war department officials today
planned campaign to rid the entire
island of the head hunters, who have
proved so destructive to United States
soldiers since the American occupation.
Secretary of War Stimson ordered that
a campaign to the death be waged against
the natives who have shown themselves
entirely unresponsive to the peace over
lures of the United States.
The latest engagement in which Cap
tain McNally and his men were killed and
eleven other officers and men of the
constabulary seriously wounded, has con-
WINGED the department that only a san
culinary campaign can paoify this por-
ton OF the Philippines
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-27
STRIKING WIRE MILL
MEN FATALLY STAB
SHERIFF IN BATTLE

PITTSBURG, Jan. 27.-With the ar
rival Of so deputy sheriffs under Sheriff
Judd Bruff, in Rankin, where 500 en-
ployees of the American Steel and Wire
Company are striking, trouble was re-
newed there today when Deputy Sher-
iff j. Davis was stabbed in the back and
fatally wounded during fight with two
strikers. All during the night many
shots we're fired by strikers who sur
rounded the plant.
Burgess Knox Milligan, Of Rankin,
today ordered that no liquor be sold
and merchants have also been warned
not to sell guns or ammunition.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-27
: HELD On BAD
MONEY CHARGE
Ten Lodging House Keepers
Accuse Strangers of Passing
Worthless Bills.

charged with floating spurious cur
,ancv two man, who give their names
a. George Millsop. of Chicago, ILL.,, and
reopod Seeds, of Michigan, will be ar
ra;gned before Recorder Broyles to-
narrow morning. Lodging house keep
.rs gill attempt to identify them as the
men who duped them.
Complaints had been received by the
adjective department, according TO
chief I,anford, from ten lodging house
nroprietors who said they had been vic
inns Of two strangers. The system of
the pair was TO engage room and board,
,greeinr to pay down a dollar or two
AZ security. They would tender what
anpeared to be a good ten dollar bill,
and after receiving the change never
would return. These ten dollar bills
we're found to be bogus.
Chief Lanford assigned Detectives
Pate and Rosser to the case, and. on
hint from the manager of local ho-
rel arrested the two men Saturday
night as they we're walking along
Pfachtree street A search of their
persons and effects revealed thousands
Of dollars in bad money, the larger
part Of which was Confederate bills.
The men also had letter heads and
blank checks of numerous banks
throughout the country.
Milsop gave his age as 81 and said
he Is a stock dealer and interested in
horse racing. He said he stopped off
here on his way to Nashville, with the
intention Of making a few bets.
Seeds, who is a young man, said he
was a farmer and declared he was on
a pleasure trip with his wife, who is
an actress. She called at the police
station shortly after his arrest.
Both men said the bogus currency
in their possession was used for the
atHcaI and advertising purposes only.
They said they never had met until
they arrived in the city from Phila-
ephia and registered at the same no.
TEL
Two checks, one for $4,000 and one
for $1,000 were found in the pockets
Of Millsop when he was searched. They
weer signed IN. c. Clarke" The suit of
clothes worn by Seeds had the name of
M C. Clarke" IN the pocket, according
TO Chief Lanford, but Seeds denied this
IS his name.