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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
The Driving Chain.

The driving chain passes over a large
sprocket on a heavy, centrally mounted
differentiaI Liberal sized driving
shafts extend from either side of this
to a point just below the upper side of
the rim of the driving wheel AT this
point they are provided with a special
type of universal joint. which permits
of transmitting the power through a
wide angle with the minimum of loss.
The gear box provides two forward
speeds and a reverse. the gear ratio
being so designed that the low speed
forward is rarely called upon, except
for starting, and then simply to get
the apparatus under way for few
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Left Steering Nearly Universal.

Not absolutely universal. but almost
SO, is left steering, since but per cent
Of manufacturers still make right hand
cars while 2 per cent have an option of
left or right. Left control with left
steering is also very rare indeed, CEN
ter control being used upon 80 per
cent of present-day chassis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Knocking in the Motor.

A slight knocking or chattering in
the motor. especially at low speeds, is
sometimes caused by the piston rings
being loose in their grooves. so that
when the piston moves up the rings
strike the bottom of the grooves and
the top of the grooves when the piston
reyerSes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
BY HOWARD 8. FISK.

A1HE work Of motorizins the Dis
trfct fire department still con-
tinues, and within a short time
two more companies will be
equipped with motor-driven ap-
n.ratus The two companies selected for
the new apparatus, which is now being
tested out, are No. 3. at Delaware avenue
and c street, and No. 9. on U street De-
tween 18th and 18th streets northwest
The steamers at the two houses have
been overhauled and equipped with
Christie front-drive tractors. and the
hose carriages replaced with combination
chemical and hose wagons of the Ameri-
can La France motor~driven type. The
testing Of the four machines have been
under the supervision Of Thomas M.
Robinson, superintendent of machinery OF
the District fire department, for the past
two weeks and are about ready for in
stallation.
The design of the Christie front-wheel
drive is rather simple in itself. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Appointed Buick Manager.

Stanley H. Homer. for the last five
years connected with the Buick Motor
Company. has been appointed manager
of the Washington branch of that COM
pany, succeeding Robert H. Martin, who
recently resigned to engage in the au-
tomobile business in Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Local Sales Of Trucks.

A two-ton WilcoxTrux has been de-
livered TO NJ. B. Inscoe. and Vim light
delivery trucks to George w. Pitt
Company Inc, and J. w. Estes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Hudson Town Car Sales.

During the past week 1916 Hudson
town cars were delivered to c. D. Hem :
mick, Capt. Guy T. Scott and Mrs. Muir
raw Cobb. These cars are electrically
equipped throughout. including cleo
trio telephone. A touring car of the
same make was also delivered to c. r.
Fornwald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06

can be assured of. the opportunity to
gain satisfaction. Complaints on used
cars with the concerns that take pride
in their sales are as rare, 1t Is said.
as from buyers OF new cars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Two Chalmers Deliveries.

A seven-passenger. $40 Chalmers
touring car was delivered a few days
ago to Thomas w. Smith and q seven
passenger car with palanquin equip
ment to Morton ]. Luchs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Sales of Electric Broughams.

A fve-passenger duplex drive Detroit
electric brougham has been delivered
to A. A Fisher. and four-passenger
broughams to Frederick H. Barclay
and Mrs. X. B. Tanner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Mr.. Hustled Buys Hupmobile.

Representative James w. Hustled of
New York has purchased a 1915 Hup-
mobile sedan, delivery having been
made a few days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Buy Seven-Passenger Chambers.

The sale and delivery of 1918 Chan
der seven-passenger touring car is re-
ported to Samuel Patterson, and the
sale Of a car Of the same type to Fran
els r. Lamb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Buy Haynes Touring Cars.

The latest purchasers of 1915 Haynes
touring cars, of the five-passenger
type, are Leo Simmons and Representa-
tive Joseph Howell of Utah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
Five Dodge Cars Sold.

Purchasers of Dodge cars last week
were Jacob Bicker, H. Matthews. w. H.
De Neane and n. Howard, touring cars.
and II. S. Nyman, winter touring car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
OF the Home-A Part

Next to the home itself. the
family equipage most fully re-
fleets character and prestige.
And nowadays it Is almost as
indispensable as the home.
It must DO moro than q convey
anes. It must combine refinement
and quiet dignity, while afording
unmifched utility and comfort.
Such Q car is the Baker Rauch
& Lang Electric. This name has
super.quality in the building of fine
equipages. To own a Baker Rauch
& Lang Electric is to have the one
car that best typifes home refine
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
ACCEPT PLAN FOR
 RELIEF OF POLAND
Several Difficult Conditions Are At tached to Acceptance of Plan
 By Entente Powers

London, May 1.-The British govern ment has just announced it's acceptance of the plan submitted by Walter Hines Page the American ambassador, last February, for feeding the civilian popula- ton of Poland by an American commis- sion.
 The acceptance carries. however, cer- tain rather difficult stipulations for the central powers, namely, that the relief must be applied to that portion of Poland in Austrian occupation and not con fined, as Germany desires. to that part occupied by Germany. It is stipulated that the food is to be shipped from the United States in German ships under a neutral flag and that Germany and Aus tria agree as part of the scheme to care properly for the populations of Serva, Albania and Montenegro.
 The foreign office expressed the hope that the central powers will promptly ac- cept the conditions so as to hasten the beginning of the work. Herbert c. Hoover, chairman of the American com mission for relief in Belgium, will go to Brussels tomorrow and may be able to fa- cilitate the negotiations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
FIELD ARTILLERY
 PROBLEMS SOLVED
Citizen Soldiers At Chicamauga In- structed In Handling the Guns
 and In Engineering Problems

Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. May 11.-Field artillery and army engineering today proved the most fascinating features or elective courses at the southern mill itary training camp here. according to the number enrolled in these classes. The 50 or more southern and eastern business and professional men who preferred artillery training spent the afternoon under the direction of Uni ted States army officers studying, aim in gand loading modern and 4.7-inch field guns. Artillery practice will be- gin soon. Several large groups of cit izen soldiers spent four hours today around sand tables where they were instructed in the design and construc- tion of barbed wire entaglements and the various types of trenches Others were practicing the army signal corps wig wagging code.
 Civilian cavalry was kept in the saddle and infantry on the march all morning. Frederick Aver. Jr., of Bos- ton sustained serious facial wound when his horse fell during q high jump in an obstacle drill. A spectacle glass was smashed into Ayers cheek and he was sent to the hospital.
 Seventy-three employees of the Ten nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad coni- pany, Birmingham. arrived today and donned the regulation army uniform to begin infantry drills.
 Princeton, Harvard. Vanderbilt, Uni versity of Georgia and Georgia Tech alumni have begun the organization of social squads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
INFANTRY ACTIONS ON VERDUN FRONT
 GIVE WAY TO GUNS
Violent Bombardments Directed Against French Positions In Cailette Wood and On fight
 Bank of the Mouse

The infantry actions in the region of Verdun have again given way to ar tillery bombardments. the most vio- lent of which was directed against the French positions in the Caillette wood and their second lines on the right bank of the Mouse. Bombardments also have taken place along the front held by the Belgians. and mining opera tions and artillery duels have predom- mated on the British front. A severe artillery duel is in progress around the Hohenzollern redoubt between the British and Germans.
 The Russians and Germans on the '~estern line are keeping up mutual
 erdments at various points and IT conditions prevail in the fight
 S between the Austrisns and the
 , ans in the mountainous region of = Austro- Italian front
 :, 1onstantinople reports that in the :, ucasus region around Mount Rope ole Turks in an attack drove out the Russians from positions about nine and one-haf miles in extent and forced them to retreat eastward and like wise to the southeast of Mamma tun put the Russians to flight
 The Germans who were defeated re- gently in the Kondoa-Irangi district of East Africa have been reinforced and are now advancing on the Brit ish. A dispatch from the British com mander, however. says his troops are quite sufficient to deal with the Ger mans
 The British government will permit under certain stipulations, the feeding. of the civil population of Poland by an American commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Y. M. c. A. MEETING IS
 HELD IN CLEVELAND
International Convention of AssOcia- ton Will Be In Session Through
 Tuesday-Landreth to Preside

Cleveland, o. May 11.--Three thousand delegates are expected to attend the in ternational convention of the Young Mems Christian association, which opens here tomorrow. The sessions will con- tinue through next Tuesday.
 The first session will be presided over by Dr. Ira Landreth, president of Bel mont college, Nashville, Tenn, who was president of the last triennial convention at Cincinnati in 1913 and who holds over until new officers are chosen. The con- vention will sit like a national political gathering, the delegates being grouped by states territories and provinces.
 The report of the international commit tee will carry with it the voting of a $l, GOO 900 budget for the supervisory work of the association. It will show that the association maintains 174 supervisory sec retaries in the foreign field and S5 in the home field and will pay special attention to the work in the European war zone where $4O0,000 has been spent the past year in military and prison camp work The inauguration of John R. Mott of New York as general secretary of the interna tional committee will follow adoption of the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
FEDERAL AID FOR
 TUBERCULOSIS POOR
Speakers At Association for Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
 Are Unable to Agree

Washington, May 11.-Federal aid in the care of indigent tuberculosis patients as contemplated in the Kent bill now pend- ing in Congress, was condemned and de- tended by speakers today at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis The bill would provide for subsidizing hospitals for the treatment of tubercu- oss
 Advocates of the proposed legislation declared it would set the federal govern problem, a task too big for the states by themselves. Opponents said it would de- feat it's own purposes and would cencour- age migration of consumptives to the western states, in which the system would be instituted, creating new problem.
 Representative Kent of California, au- thor of the bill, championed it's provisions. By giving federal subsidies of 75 cents a day to hospitals for the care of each non- resident patient treated, hu said, the bill would relieve the western states of a burden of uncontrolled and irresponsible migration of tuberculosis patients and would restrict the spread of the disease
 Homer Folks, New York social worker, and Miss Gertrude Vaile a Col orado social welfare expert, opposed the measure as likely to increase migration and thus increase the spread of the dis ease.
 All the speakers urged greater federal interest in prevention of tuberculosis and more federal aid in combating it's spread Dr. F.. R. Baldwin, the president an- nounced today a gift of s100000 by the Metropolitan Life Insurance company for a demonstration by community experi- ment for three years that tuberculosis can be controlled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
WOLFF COMPLAINS OF WILSON'S LANGUAGE
Says Notes to Germany On Subma- rine Warfare Are Inten-
 tionally SuperciliOus

Berlin, May 10.-(Via London May 1l.o--rheodore Wolff. editor in chief of the Tageblatt devotes the leader to- day to criticizing the tone of Presi- dent Wilson's last two communications to Germany. Herr Wolff finds that the latest note is couched In language "ln- tentionally supercilipus, and adds:
 "rhere is nobody in Germany who does not feel this tone, as it can only be felt
 Other papers take umbrage at the tone of the American notes Germania, Berlin's Catholic organ. objects to President Wilson's words, 'scrupulous execution henceforth," as offensive in form, since, it says they express doubt that Germany will keep it's word, which signifies the deepest insult to our honor."
 The Taglische Rundschau finds the note very unusual in form and says that it calls in question the good faith of the German government"
 Surveying the situation retrospect lively as left standing by the inter- change or notes, IneOuOTe NOlIl, lHe editor, finally concludes the article al- ready cited by referring to the dis appointment he assumes is felt in cer- tain quarters in Washingtons core where it has already been predicted his passports would be handed to Count Won Bernstorff.
 But, he adds. i've are much more interested in the question whether permanent guarantees are created for us on the Americans side through this interchange of notes Fuller clarity and pledged security have been for the present unreached. Even the great op- timistic minds are probably clear on that point Will it be possible grad ually, to draw ties closer and again gracefully give firmer basis to Ger man-American peace, which is still se- riously shaken? That is the question which can be answered only in straightforward manner without du- biosity coming from the Delphis Oracle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
CARELESSNESS COST
 TWENTY-SEVEN LIVES
Engineer Failed to See Signals-Rec- ords Show That He Had Been Four
 Times Suspended for Offense

Washington. May 1.-The wreck on the New York Central lines near Cleveland March 2s. in which 2 persons were killed and 47 injured. was due the interstate commerce commission reported today, to the failure of Engineer Hess to see the signals. or to read them properly on ac- count of the dense fog in which his train was running.
 The report of the commission cites the engineers record since 1900 to show that he had been four times suspended for running past signals and was again sus- pended last December for striking the rear end of train at Toledo
 The record of this accident" the re- port states, together with a careful considera ton of record of accidents wherein employees have failed to obey fixed signal indications since July l9, 1911, brings forcibly to mind the fact that the rules relative to speed permitted dur ing foggy weather, are in many instances indefinite and vague
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
APPAM CASE WILL BE
 DECIDED BY COURT
Decision Will Be Returned Today and Will Settle Many Disputed Points
 Of International Law

Norfolk. Va. May 1.-The libel case against the British liner Appam brought into Hampton Roads by a German prize crew, will come up for hearing in fed eral court here tomorrow and a de- cision as to whether the ship will re- main the property of the German gov ernment or turned over to former own CTS. the British and African Steam ship company. limited. Is expected to put more or less definite constuc- tfon of several points of international law involved in the case
 The state department it is known, has decided that the Appam is prize boat and has deferred formal an nouncement in order to allow the fed eral courts to pass on the case.
 The British owners contend that un- der the German naval code the Appam had no right to enter neutral waters without the consent of the United States government: that If unseaworth- mess or lack of fuel caused her en- trance she should have left immedi- ately after these conditions ceased to exist that the Appam was not brought directly to the nearest neutral port after her capture, which they contend is the recognized law in prize cases, and that if the German governme ment contends the vessel is converted cruiser T'gF Hagne convention of 1901 Erohif,sfs sAe conversion of prizes tc warships at sea
 The German embassy, while assert ing that the federal court has no iur- isdiction in the case. consented to make defense. Its principal contention is that the vessel is entitled to refuge in American waters as long as the war lasts under the Prussian-A American treaty of 1928 and that the federal court cannot supersede this convention. The vessel. it contends, is legal prize or war and as such should remain the property of the German government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
BANKHEAD IS WINNER

Jasper, May n.-(Special.)-The official hnvass of the returns in every county h the Tenth district gives Bankhead a tajority of 51 votes over Hobson. Hob |on carried three counties-Fayette by 79 hajority, Marion by 57 and Pickens by 50. fankhead carried Lamar by 142, Winston |y A. Franklin by A, and Walker by 4. Fhile no statement was issued by l.. B.
 tusgrove, campaign manager for Hob-
 pn after the receipt of these returns to- light. he had stated earlier in the day hat a contest would probably be made. he general opinion here last night was hat Hobson was certain to contest the Fsult. The Hobson forces had repre-
 entatives at every place today where the fficial canvass was held, and they were |orxing in an effort to get evidence upon hich to base their claims of irregularity the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

1-Bankhead wins in Tenth by major- ity of 51. Mexican bandits cross border in rear of cavalry. Asauith to take personal charge of Irish situation. Senate expected to prove amenabIe on army measure. Railroads given real competition through the canal. Two killed and two injured when flying boat falls. Secret address made by German chancellor leaks out. United States to inquire regarding punishment of submarine comman- ders.
 Only artillery active around Verdun. eCOurt holds that roads may take rates off. ebut not put them back again.
 Mrs. Mathis tells why farm lands are cheap over Alabama. LOCAL NEWS 5NichOls Fish Trap route to War rfor should be built first. Hundreds visit cold storage plant on opening. Three races in county still in doubt. Independent traffic bureau for city recOmme ended. Grand lodge of Odd Fellows ends session. 3-Pevear explains why by-prOduct gas plan Is simple. 1O-Philharmonic orchestra delights large audience.
 FEATURES 2-FOOtIixhts and screen. Hollands letter. 4-EditOrfal comment. 6-SOcfety. eMarkets.
 SPORTING NEWS Nashville takes last of series. Crisp comment things baseball. Rome wins eighth straight victory. Eight teams to compete in skating race.
 Florida defeats Southern. HOvze remains in Chatta- nOOga tournament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
UNITED STATES TO ASK WHAT WAS DONE
 TO U-BOAT CAPTAIN
Will Make Similar Inquiry of Austria. Not Prepared to Say Whether United States Will Insist Upon
 Any Degree of Punishment

Washington, May 11.-Secretnry Lansing indicated today that the Uni ted States government will probably make inquiries of the German empire regarding the punishment imposed upon the commander of the submarine that sunk the Sussex.
 It was not disclosed how the inquiry would be made. State department off ciaIs were not prepared today to say whether the department would insist upon any specific degree Of punish mcnt being inflicted upon the cont mander. There are numerous es- teemed precedents for making such an inquiry.
 Germany during the trouble in China insisted upon the execution of certain persons In the presence of a German officer.
 Secretary Lansing also Indicated that the United States might make inquiries regarding the punishment inflicted by the Austrian government upon the commander of the submarine that sank the Italian steamship AncOna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
ADDRESS MADE BY
 TEUTON CHANCELLOR AT SECRET MEETING
Told Emperor That Value of Subma- rine Warfare Against England Was Not Worth Break
 With America

London, May 11-What purports to be summary of the speech of pr. Won Bethmann-Hollweg, the German imperial chancellor. at the secret sitting of the general committee of tho Reichstag on May 5, concerning Germany's reply to America, is published by the Wireless Press today, under a Berne date. The Wireless Press states that the following remarks by the chancellor may be ac- cepted as unquestionably authentic:
 T have said before that we must drop all sentimentality I repeat that. With regard to our dispute with America, our self-respect was wounded by the aggres- sive wording of the American note to Germany. Our feelings urge us to repel this interference with our legitimate methods of warfare and tell America to mind her own business but considera- tions of policy compel us to subordinate patriotic zeal to patriotic reason. We must be guided, however, not by our feel ings, but by the coolest judgment.
 We have one aim and one duty, namely, to win the war; therefore any policy which endangers our victory must be avoided. The overwhelming majority of expert opinion regards a rupture of relations with America as a grave peril
 "A great mistake has been committed in overstating the value of the submarine campaign against England. Our naval experts no longer believe in the probabil- ity of reducing England to starvation and ruin by submarines even if the war lasts another two years. It is true that these instruments can inflict frightful amount of damage, but this damage would be insufficient to outweigh the danger to ourselves of Americas hostilities.
 Ut is folly to underestimate the con- sequences of a conflict with America, nor should we risk only Americas enmity. Our information leads Us to believe that other neutrals might follow Americas lead.
 The imperial government has weighed every factor and is convinced of the necessity of avoiding breach with America.
 These are the hard facts of the present situation. We have worded reply such as may reserve future liberty of action. If the situation changes we may cancel our concessions to America and resume unrestricted submarine operations, but for the present we must overcome our feeling and pursue the policy most conducive to final victory over all our enemies"