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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
EDUCATORS INDORSE
 MILITARY TRAINING
Would Not Have It Made Compulsory in Public
 Schools

Detroit, February 25.-The department of superintendence of the National Edu- cation association, at it's closing session here today, went on record as opposed to compulsory military training in the pub lie schools The educators however, fa- vored a plan whereby the American youth who wishes to receive military instruction can find special schools avail able
 The action was generally regarded as a compromise, many advocates of a strong national system or preparedness being in favor of keeping militarism out of the grade and high schools, but ia. voring the special military school plan.
 A resolution opposing scholastic mill. tary training which was adopted carried a clause which recommended that the president of the department of superin- tendence appoint committee Ito study the proper place for acceptance of mili- tary education of American youth.'' The department agreed to finance "the neces- sary expenses of the committee
 Other resolutions adopted favored boards of education of fewer members; child labor laws; increased appropriations for the United States bureau of education, and appointment of educational attaches of all American embassies and lega- tions.
 The National Association of State Su- pervisors and Inspectors of Rural Schools elected as President N. c. Mcdonald, state inspector of rural and consolidated schools of North Dakota. l.. J. Hannif- fan. state inspector of similar schools in West Virginia, was elected secretary. Warren H. Wilson of Columbia college, New York, addressed the supervisors on The Value of Rural Life Surveys" He said the failure of rural education in America is measured by, inability of in- stitutions established for that purpose to train rural teachers and keep them in rural schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
At Polo Grounds

West Point, N. ", February 2o.-Lieut. James B. Crawford, secretary and treas urer of the Army Athletic council, an- nounced today the Army and Navl foot ball games this year and in 1917 will be played at the Polo grounds in New York. The army was given the choice of the site for the game in 1917. and the West Pointers chose New York. The Navy will have the choice in 191S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Marine Insurance Advances

New York, February 25.-There was an- ether advance today in transatlantic ma rine insurance rates, attributed to the recent cable reports of the renewed &C., tivity of German sea raiders near the Azores. The rates were advanced from per cent to 1A per cent. There was also an advance from 26 to per cent in South American rates. Rates from Eng land to South American were reported to have risen to 3 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Dr. Sanders Lectures

Greenville, February 25.-(Speeial )-Dr. w. B. Sanders of Troy lectured at the Butler county courthouse this afternoon to g. large number of Greenville's cit izens There was a large number of mothers present for the lecture of Dr. Sanders was especially for them. He ad- dressed his audience for an hour on "Diseases of Children and Their Pre- yention''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Regulate Paper Imports

Lcndon, February 25.-Regulations re- garding the importation of paper and parer making materials issued today pro- hibit the importation of those articles from March by anyone except licensed persons. Licenses may be granted to paper makers to import during the 12 months beginning with date, articles to the amount of two-thirds of the weight of the imported materials they consumed in 1Q1A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Voluntary Registration

Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 2o,-A plan to induce voluntary registration for overseas service is to be undertaken in Winnipeg by the Civic Recruiting league, it was announced today. house to house canvass will be made and men will be asked to register for active service in their respective classes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Riots in Monterey

Laredo, Tex, February 25.-Refusal or the merchants at Monterey, Mex, to ac- cept defacto government currency or large denominations and dearth or small bills has resulted in r1oting Tn that city. according to advices received here today. Several stores are reported to have been footed by persons who were unable to buy food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
POLICE NOTES

pr. Henry M. Edmonds, 1O4S South Thirty-first street pastor of the Inde- pendent Presbyterian church, reported to the police headquarters last night the theft of a flve-passenger Overland auto mobile which was standing in front of Temple Emanu-El. The automobile was stolen between and 9:3O o'clock.
 Archie Jones, negro boy was arrested yesterday morning on Eighth avenue and Fourteenth street. north. on a charge of burglary and grand larceny by Detectives Moser, Lyons, Propst and Wade. It is alleged that the negro went into barn on Ninth avenue and Thirteenth street, north Thursday night, and had stolen a large quantity of hay and oats.
 Earle Rivers, negro, was lodged in the city jail last night by Detectives Moser and Lyons on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. It is alleged that Rivers broke into the cafe of Sam Marzino on Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street Thursday night and had stolen several suits of clothing.
 B. A. Thornton was arrested last night by Officer Pittman on a charge of dis OruSfly COHOuCt dllO CdlISAl6 SOHSSoACel weapons. He will be given hearing be- fore the recorder this morning.
 M w. Kirby, J. C. Brook and J. D. Chanecy were arrested late last night by Detective Street on charge of grand larceny of brass from the store rooms of the Southern Railway company at Avon- dale.
 c. Thomas and Fred Johnson, negroes, were arrested in a vacant house early yesterday morning by Detectives Lyons, Moser and Street. It is alleged that the men have been camping in the house for several weeks. The negroes confessed to the detectives that they have been steal ing milk off the front steps of residences on the Southside, and stealing anything to eat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
ALABAMA WINNER
 OVER SELMA Y. M. CA.

Selma, February 25.- Special. y-selma .'Y" team lost the last game of the local season tonight to the University of Ala bama quintet by the score of 5 to 34. The game was featured throughout by the cleanest and snappiest playing in the history of the game in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Would Fine Banks

Washington, February 25.-National banks collecting more than the legally authorized rate of interest would be lia- ble to fines equal to the amount of the loans involved under bill introduced today by Chairman Glass of the House banking committee. The minimum pen alty would be S250
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Both House and Senate Will Stand Stanchly
 Behind the President
,Continued from Page One,

ly behind the administration and
 frankly asserted they did not believe
 any of the proposed measures could get the approval of the Senate
 One democratic senator, who said he
 did not wish to be quoted because he
 did not desire to do anything to fan
 the flame of discord, declared he did
 not believe action in the House could
 be long forestalled unless the Presi-
 dent changed his views or there should
 come some development to alter the
 situation, and expressed the opinion
 that Congress would not support the administration in any policy that would lead to a severance of diplomatic re- lations.
 NO CAUSE FOR JIM-JAMS Senator Stone himself said he saw no cause for immediate excitement and no reason why anyone should get the jim -jame."
 Stanch support of the President from the republican side of the Senate came from Senator Lodge, ranking minor ity member of the foreign relations committee, who announced that he stood firmly back of the chief exec utive
 Interest in the Senate centered chief ly on the introduction by Senator Gore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Can Remoye Daesche

Washington, February 2o.-A mandate under which the government can remove Paul Daesche, indicted on charges Of conspiring to blow up intuition laden ships from New Jersey to New York, at once instead of waiting the usual So days, was issued today by the supreme court at the request of the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Profits Increase

Berlin, February 25.-Berliner Han dels- -Gesillschaft, one of the principal Berlin banks, reports net profits for 1915 of s,4O6,S37 marks, compared with 6,3S2,sO1 marks in 1914. The dividend rate has been increased from to 6 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Mrs. Lillian Whatley Duncan

Mrs Lillian Whatley Duncan. aged 35, died at the family residence, 800 South Twelfth street, yesterday morning at , Q clock, after lengthy illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the resi- dence at 10 o'clock this morning, with interment in Elmwood cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Whatley; sister, Miss Della Whatley four brothers, w. H. Whatley of Mont gomery; Virgil Whatley of Fort Sheri- dan s. D. Whatley and Marvin WhatIey of Birmingham, and two small children. The Rev. Louis Cookery will officiate. The following will be pallbearers: E. J. Rowell, c. c. Fleming, Jr., Will Hinton. J. c. Hughes. J. Mccain and Harry Cook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Mrs. Rosa WetzelI

Mrs Rosa Wetzell, aged 57, died yes- terday afternoon at o'clock in a local infrmary Mrs. Wetzell is survived by her husband B. Wetzell; two sons, G. W. Wetzell and E. s. Wetzell, and one daughter. Mrs. B. E. Tremm. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Lige Loy Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
l. S. Portis

services were conducted Thursday morn ing for J. s. Portis of Pascagoula, Miss, a brother of Mrs. w. P. Welch of Selma. The services were conducted by the Rev. Joseph Dunglinson of the First Presby- terian church. and Selma Masons acted as pallbearers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Nancy Williams

Mrs. Nancy Williams, aged 50, die, early yesterday morning at local in firmary. Funeral services will be con ducted from the residence at Dolcido thi afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment vii follow in the Sharit cemetery. The de ceased is survived by her husband, V M. Williams, and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
His Way

from Judge.
 ..Why. Mr. Gloom, what is the natter? You seem in pain or---
 ''Fain?" snaried the pessimist. Con- found you! This is the way l smile.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Marriage Licenses

Following are the marriage licenses issued from the probate court yesterday: John J. Oxley and Miss Marie P. Clark. Claude Dickerson and Miss Ida Naisn Lee Evans and Mrs. May Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

 prosperity the land of the dark Henri oni
   wealth of golden
  Henri Gould could find him. released to-day Henri De Rudde and Madeline living Gould profitable flu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

B. A Thornton was arrested last night by Officer Pittman on a charge of dis orderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons. He will be given hearing be- fore the recorder this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25
Effort Made to Standardze "Service' to Customers

sary to put the car in proper work
ing order. This service will be given
by every dealer of that company, re-
CARELESS of location; the result being
that if an owner, several hundred
miles from his home in a new car,
has it inspected at the nearest deal
ers' service station, it will receive the
same treatment as in the place where
it was purchased.
A warranty of ninety days is pro-
vided for in the section covering re-
placements Of defective parts; the
latter are furnished free of charge
to the customer, and are installed in
the car free of labor charges. The
customer pays for the parts and the
labor charge, and reports TO the fac
tory; upon decision of the latter his
money is refunded to him by the
dealer. If there should be an urgent
request for labor on a Sunday or
holiday, the customer is expected TO
pay the Overtime" charge due to the
holiday work.
Every dealer is expected TO give
the purchaser of anew car detailed
instruction in its3 peration, handily
compiled in printed form, while a
separate personal instruction will be
given by the dealer, according 10 the
agreement ct the time Of purchase.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25

The National Automobile Cham
Der of Commerce has brought the
automobile trade measurably nearer
a Standardization of that indefinite
product called service" In recent
meeting Of the ninety-seven members
of the organization a standard form
of policy Of giving service and of sup
plying repair and spare parts to pur-
chasers of cars was unanimously
adopted. 1t is the big hope of the
organization that the adoption Of
certain standards to be adhered to in
the future will eliminate the continu-
Gus misunderstanding and bicker-
ings between manufacturers, dealers
and customers, concerning the vague
promises, usually verbal, made by
statesmen.
Hereafter the purchaser of an au-
tomobile will receive free of charge
during the first month thorough in
spection and adjustments of those
parts which the inspector decides are
necessary. If the car has met with
an accident, or has been tempered
with, this inspection and adjustment
will be charged for at regular rates.
The standard policy distinctly speci-
fies that this inspection must be
"general"-covering such adjust
ments only IS are considered neces-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25

service to which he is entitled. They
have been formulated by the service
managers associations of Michigan
and Indiana, in cooperation with two
special committees. They are the di-
rect result of the service managers
convention held at Detroit last year,
and they promise to end once for all
the triangular warfare between the
manufacturer and dealer, manufac-
turer and customer, and dealer and
customer. Their purpose, in the
words of the Chamber, is: ITO place
the relations between the motor car
company and its dealers on a definite,
fair, uniform and businesslike basis"
The spirit of the service men them
selves, is well shown, in the things
that William McIlvrid, jr., manager
Of the Colt-Stratton service depart
ment, said in an interview the other
day.
Happiness is the greatest part of
success" said Mr.. McIlvrid. THE
service man has to encourage his
men to be happy, of course, after he
has men that he knows are efficient,
careful, and thorough. Give the men
a sanitary place to work in, lots of
good sunlight, and encourage them 10
be happy, and one Of the biggest
problems has been solved,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25
NeWs and Notes

of this bushing. so that water never
gets to the steel parts and the glands
can be frightened easily. By this
method Of construction the water
touching surfaces are entirely bronze
and aluminium. and danger Of seal.
ing or rust accumulation is obviated.
The bearing surfaces for the pump
are of extraordinary lengths and the
stufiing boxes are easily accessible.
The Paige Detroit Motor Car
Company announces acquisition %
its staff of f. II. Reynolds, IT,, Who
will act as a special representative
for the Paige. Mr.. Reynolds cones
from the Champion Ignition Com
pany, Of Flint, Mich. a concern he
was with for five years. During his
connection with the industry NJ
Reynolds has acquired thorough
knowledge Of conditions in the Nlt.
die West and Northern States anc
an intimate acquaintance with a.
motor car dealers in that territory
The motor car dealers OF So,
Francisco, led by President "; L
Hughson of the Pacific Kissel Kar
branch. have shown their sentiment
for preparedness by pledgine the
use Of 11S automobiles for the trans
portation of citizen-soldiers 70 the
first annual encampment at Mcnt
Grey. beginning on July 9. W.
Hughson agreed to furnish twenty
five Kissel Kars for the purpose, I'VE
Of which are trucks, other dealers
offering from five to twenty vehicles
+. W. lie Porin. president OF the
Rogers Motors Corporation, which
handles the Davis Light Six. states
with justifiable pride that not one
Davis buyer has yet been dissp'
pointed on delivery time. Mr S
PORN says further that, barring,
freight tie-up, he will continue 70 o
in position 10 offer immediate DEW
cries of Davis cars, for he Is rccel''
ing promptly the large factory 10y
ments on his reserve order-pls'e'
some time ago.
Perhaps one Of the most unique
books ever issued by any autoTO,
bile manufacturer is the ono, gong
out now from the publicity depart
ment Of the Woods Mobllette Oon,'
pany, 1909 Michigan Boulevard,
Chicago. The book in question -
entitled "The Greatest Of All less
with a subtitle Of "Your Questions
Answered by Satisfied owners. B.
As the title indicates, this BOOK y y
a compilation Of the statements Q, =.
owners who have driven their eaIs
for periods Of time ranging iIu. .
three 10 four months up TO a year
AMI a half or more. Instead OF MAJ a.,
inS specific claims about the ca, e ,n
hind the book, THE Greatest Of Il ~ VI
Tests" just reproduces what 'atlsI '.
users say, touching every pna =.
feature and accomplishment Of 'H'
Woods Mobilette.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25

The report on II practically ON.
lined the service conditions for n.
perfect military motor truck. wbirl
did not exist at that time. Bile
down TO its essentials. the report 70.
fined a perfect truck as a machir.
that would 20 anywhere a four.re,'s
army escort wagon could trsysl
Reading between the lines it was Ar.
parent there was only one tyre =,
vehicle which stood any chance \,
fulfilling these apparently impowi5,
requirements, and that was ,rr.,
with power applied 10 All four whst,,
and a positive non-slipping drive =
each wheel. That Is 10 say, III. tr,e,
should be able % proceed when s,y
one, two or three Of It's four wkcti.
should be unable 10 grip the road ST..
face.
Such a truck was proved mos. q.
sirable for military service BIZ IA.
early experiments Of the British n
the Boer war in South Africa, fur.
Their emphaized by the two recer,
Balkan wars and by the Turko.l,al.
ian war in Tripoi. and confirmed ab.
solutely by the present European
war and the recent American expedi.
tons into Hayti and Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25
Automobile Trip in Country Beats Any Vacation
Motor Trucks
in Mexico
Extraordinary Requirements
the Motor Truck Is
Subjected To.

The motor truck is one of the big
gest factors in Mexico with the
American army to-day. In European
countries, especially Germany, Aus
tria. France and Russia, it was due
to the foresight Of the military au-
thorities that motor trucks were
available when war broke out. This
was brought about by the various
systems of motor lorry subventlons
that obtain to a greater or less de-
gree in practically all European
countries. In the United States there
is no subsidy for motor wagons.
Hence, when the Washington gov
eminent decided TO go after Villa, the
business demand for motor trucks
had put the American motor truck
manufacturers in position to fur
nish on very short notice large guam
titles of motor trucks suitable TO q
greater or less degree for military
transport work.
1t must not be thought. however,
that the military men themselves
were at all backward. On the con-
trary, they did wonders with the
niggsrdly funds placed at their dis
posal by the successive Congresses at
Washington for the purchase Of mill
tary motor truck equipment.
Although experiments with motor
trucks were made by American army
officers as far back as nine or ten
years ago, the first serious expert
ment toward improving military road
transportation was made in the sum-
mer of 1912. when a competitive test
of various makes, types and capacl-
ties Of motor trucks, loaned for the
purpose by truck manufacturers, was
made between Dubuque, Iowa, and
Sparta, Wis. Even this experiment
was not at all conclusive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25

Service on accessories not made by
the manufacturer may be obtained
from the service stations maintained
by the accessory manufacturers and
list Of the nearest of these stations
is to be displayed by every automo-
bile dealer for the benefit of his Gus
toners.
The second policy adopted by the
Chamber, that covering the parts,
provides for a minimum stock of
current" and service" parts to be
kept in stock by the dealers, to be
paid for by the dealer on or before
the Goth Of the month following de-
livery. Overlooking of certain parts
is to be guarded against by a proper
periodical inventory, made or checked
by an auditor of the company, who
will be sent TO the dealer with au-
thority TO adjust and reduce the
stock Of inactive parts TO such pro-
portions as are best suited to both
dealer and manufacturer. No manu-
facturer will consider claims regard
ing parts not made by him or sup
piled through him.
These two standard policies will
bring the former vague verbal prom
ises of statesmen TO a definite state
ment Of terms, informing every pur-
chaser a. TO the exact limits Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25

bears the weight if you turn the
wheels, and the strain is too great
w. F. Russell, manager Buick Ser
vice Department.
]. X. R.: Will you kindly give me
the revolutions per minute that the
Hudson Super Six motor turns over
when it develops the most power, and
also what speed it will turn over
without damage to the motor?
The Super Six motor develops its
maximum power at about 4,300 revo-
lutions a minute. But 300 revolu-
tons a minute is a more normal
speed. AS the speed increases the
wear and tear on the motor natural
ly increases. But running the motor
at anywhere between 300 and 1000
revolutions a minute will cause no
damage to the MOTOR. F. Gfrorer,
manager Hudson Service Depart
ment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25

that carried them all the way TO En-
glewood. 1t was beautiful, billy
country they were passing through,
with this smooth, well kept road to
follow. They went through West
Nyack and Orangeburg, beautiful
shady town nesting right in the
hills. Then came Tappan and Clos
ter, and again they were in Engle-
wood, ready to take the ferry home.
When they struck the Dyckman
Street ferry on the New York side
they began to feel the day was over.
And they were really sorry. The Pro
fessional Girl voiced the sentiments
of the entire party when she said
that she felt real affection for that
REQ. For, if it is possible for a ma
chine to be cheerful, that is what this
one was. 1t went right through the
worst kind of places with never a
grumble. winning appreciation from
the party the whole day through.
And would it interest you to know
that every one in the party really
felt so fit, even after the 130-mile
ride, that they all went to their re-
spective offices and actually worked
till 1870 that night?