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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04

Kentucky was 42.2 miles. In the
mammoth contest the women of
Georgia got the lowest average, 2O1
miles.
1t was in this state that the big
gest mileage was made by any of the
participants. a man drove his car
51.9 miles.
In a majority of the states having
women owners driving cars in the
one-gallon runs their average mile
age was we'll above 25 miles.
The average mileage of the women
drivers in the states in which they
participated in the famous gasoline
California, 32.4; Connecticut, 27O5;
District of Columbia. 25S; Florida,
29.9; Georgia, 20.1; Idaho, sos; Illi-
nois. sal; Indiana. 2S.S; Iowa. 25.4;
Kansas. 26.1; Kentucky. 42.2; Louis
lana, 271; Maryland, SO; Massachu-
setts, 29.3: Michigan, 2S,2; Minnesota,
2S.3; Nebraska, 27.S; New Jersey. 32.1
New York. 27.1; Ohio, 2S.4: Oklahoma.
29.S; Pennsylvania, 2S.4; Texas, 34.3
Utah, 30.5; Washington, 1905; West
Virginia, 21.9, and Wisconsin, 1875.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04

saw the wake or an approaching
torpedo. The vessel gave lurch as
she was hit and I was. thrown to the
deck among the debris. The vessel
listed heavily and all of us took to the
boats.
"The submarine approached and
shelled the vessel and then ordered
the small boats alongside the subma-
rtne. The skipper was summoned and
taken inside. The others were mus
tered on the deck of the submarine:
The Germans removed the lifebelt and
us. smashed the lifeboats with axes,
and then re-entered the submarine
and closed the matches. leaving us on
deck The submarine went about two
miles and then submerged.
'I had a lifebelt Near me was an
apprentice boy of sixteen, shouting
for help. I went to him and held hin
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04

Copyright. 1917, The B. F. Goodrich
Rubber Company
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04
German U-Boat Pirates
Force 38 British Sailors
to Walk Plank to Death

a British Port, Aug. 4. = Thirty
eight members of the crew of the
steamship Belgian Prince were
drowned in a most deliberate manner
by the German submarine which sank
her, according to the account given
by survivors of that English vessel
chief engineer, who many times after
the steamship was torpedoed was
perilously near drowning. gave the
following narrative of his expert
ences:
About o'clock on Tuesday even
ing, when we were 200 miles off land,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04
Major General Weston,
Hero of 3 Wars, Is Dead

Briarcliff Manor, N. Y. Aug. 4. =
Major General John f. Weston, who
distinguished himselg in three wars,
enlisting in the Civil War at the age
of 16, lighting under Custer in the
Indian wars, and serving as a briga-
dier general in the Spanish American
war. died in a hospital yesterday
after a brief illness.
He will be buried tomorrow with
military honors in the Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04
Importance of Repair Kit
For Tire and Tube Fixing

The automobile tourist who in
sists upon travelling In absolute
comfort, Invariably carries in his
car a more or less complete kit of
repairing equipment with which his
tires and tubes may be fixed up in
time of emergency.
A box of patches, a blowout boot
and a few valve insides do not oc-
cupy a great deal of space, but
there are occasionally times when
they prove of immense value.
In discussing this point the Serv-
| ice Manager of the Fisk Rubber
Company points out way in which
motorist who is careful to keep
his sundry kit we'll stocked. effects
considerable saving on his tire
expense. He says, that "slow leaks"
one of the most exasperating diff
ficulties which the motorist can en-
counter is more often due to an i'm
perfect valve inside than to any
other one cause.
The simple and sure remedy for
such trouble is to supply a new
valve inside which can be accom-
plished easily and quickly thus rem
edying the entire cause. A well
furnished sundry kit is sure to in
clude several small articles of tire
equipment which are pound to re-
suit in a saving to the motorist in
both patience and money.
KING EIGHTs RECORD IN SPAIN
| In neutral Spain an eight-cylinder
King motorcar has added another reo-
| ord to its long string of achieve
ments. This time according to cable
advice to w. r. Vogeler. manager of
| the Kings export department "a stock
| King car has won the gold medal for
| a touring contest held through the
| Province of Catalona.
This section Of Spain. according to
the King. distributor at Barcelona,
Vogeler is the most mountainous sec
tion of Spain. The King, with pas
| sengers, in a flve-day tour made so
| good a score that IL received the gold
| medal award. The event is history
making in Spains automobiledom. 1t
is with much interest that members
of the King family in this country
| await further details bearing on this
latest King achievement for a stock
car.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04
WEEKEND TOUR|
Specially Prepared For the Harrisburg Telegraph by
the Goodrich National Touring Bureau

HARRISBURG TO WILLIAMSPORT
AND SWEDEN VALLEY

HARRISBURG TO wILLIAMsPoRT
AND SWEDEN VALLEY
(Via Liverpool, sunbury and Muncyj
good gravel and dirt roads1
90 HARRISBURG. From Market
Square, go west on Market
OIL Turn right on Front street at
cross-streets.
AS Under raill DAD.
10 Keep left. 80
14.4 CLARK VALLEY. Turn left
through bridge (25c told over
1915 TnTn SqsqniehhtffthhT qIieht througS NEW BUF-
FALO.
800 Right fork.
3S.4 Turn right across bridge at
Single road.
37.4 McKEES HALF FALLS.
a. a. PORT PORT TT1Rf.Ef;voRToN. Left fork
4s.s sELiNsGRoYE. LIN Straight across
4s.s Turn ram right tight across bridge, then
4s.1 Turn right on macadam.
52.3 SHAMOKIN DAM Keep straight
then turn across bridge over
Susquehanna river.
So. s. Turn left at end OF prloge'
b31 Turn right, leaving river.
53.3 Cross railroads, then turn ieLt
on Fourth street and cross
railroads.
b3.5 SUNBURY. Turn left, meeting
trolley on Market street.
5S.6 Cross railroad. then keep right
bs.7 Jog LEI left and right with trolley.
53.S Turn right at end of street.
$50 Turn left across long iron
5e.1 Turn left on Front street at
crossroads.
b6,2 NORTH U NJ BERLAND. Turn
right on Queen street.
56.5 Turn left at crossroads, leaving
trolley, then turn right at
crossroads.
67.4 MILTON. Straight
Co. Turn right under railroad;
72.1 Right fork and cross railroad.
SIS MUNCY. Straight.
S2.4 Through covered bridge, then
turn left on macadam.
90. 1 MONTOURSVILLE.
9O.6 Cross long bridge and follow
s4.s wfLLIGMsPoRT. Third and
Pine streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04
tires:

EDITORS NOTE:-How to put the
tires on the car after the proper sizes
have been selected will be told in the
next article of the series. This viii
appear next Saturday, August IL.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04
TO SWEDEN VAL
LEY ICE MINE

Miles. -
o. o WILLIAMSPORT. From Third
and Pine streets. go north
on Pine street with trolley.
O.1 Turn left with trolley on
Fourth street.
eteI-y street.
is Turn lift with trolley on Erie
avenue.
2.7 Cross railroad. then turn right
on Race street.
7.2 Turn left with macadam after
crossing bridge.
SIS Keep right.
1913 Turn right after crossing rail-
road.
14.S TROUT RUN. Turn left across
railroad.
1877 Right fork.
22.0 Keep right.
24.7 Turn right at end of road and
through covered bridge.
27.1 Turn left at single road with
poles.
3O.2 LIBERTY. Turn left upgrade
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04

at irregular crossroads.
34.3 Left fork.
36.2 NAUVOO. Turn right upgrade.
39.3 Turn left down long grade.
41.6 MORRIS. Cross bridge, then
left fork.
AS Turn right at single road.
53.7 WELLSBORO. Turn left on
Main street.
61.9 ANSONIA. Turn left across
railroad.
65.5 Turn left across railroad and
bridge.
6S.4 Turn right across bridge and
railroad.
SIS Turn left at end of road.
69.S GAINES. Cross railroad.
74.5 GALETON
S2'o WALTON: Cross railroad, then
turn left.
So'4 BROOKLAND. Turn left at
single road.
S9.9 Left fork
1913 SWEDEN VALLEY ICE MINE.
(Coudersport miles west !
Copyright. 1917, The B. F. Goodrich
Rubber Company
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-04

up until midnight, but he became un-
conscious and died of exposure. AT
daylight I saw the Belgian Prince.
was picked up after eleven hours in
The second engineer, who also was
a survivor. succeeded in reaching the
Belgian Prince before she blew up.
The Germans came on board and loot
ed her, he reported. He was in hid
ing. but finally jumped into the sea
and kept afloat on the wreckage.
The only other known survivor Is
too i'll in hospital to tell his story.
ODD FELLOWS REUNION AT
PEN MAR
Thursday, August 9th. Special train
leaves c. ". r. r. station, Harrts-
burg, at 7.15 a. m. Fare $1.40 for
the round trip.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
FUEL BOARD WILL
 ANNOUNCE PRICES Citizens Eagerly Anticipate Schedule of Coal Prices
 to Be Named Soon

Within the next "A hours a schedule of prices for retail coal selling in Jeffer- son county will be announced, the last conference between the local fuel ad- ministration board and the retail coal dealers having been held yesterday morning at the headquarters in the Brown Marx building.
 In the absence of Chairman Frank B. Fowlkes, the meeting was presided over by F. H. Lathrop, with E. H. Ca- baniss, Lee Moody, Eugene Brown and Sol Caheen present. as was also Secre- tary Clarence B. Lloyd. Nine retail dealers were heard yesterday. In Jeff ferson county there are AS retail dealers of coal, each one of them making a statement before the board, showing g statistics as to their business during the periods stipulated by the govern ment along with other information This information has been tabulated, and the schedule of prices is now being worked out and will be announced soon.
 At the session yesterday it was shown that there was 17,000 tons of coal in the hands of the retail coal dealers in the county, about one-third of the amount that was in the hands of the dealers last year at the same time.
 J. H. Duncan has been chosen secre- tary of the fuel board to succeed Clar- ence B. Lloyd, who will take up his new duties as secretary of the Rotary club a tonce.
 The announcement of the new sched- ule is being anticipated with much in terest by citizens in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
FOUR WILLS FILED
 ID BE PROBATED Robert McLester and Eman- uel SOlomon's Wills Read
 Before Judge Stiles

Four wills were probated before Judge J. P. Stiles of the Jefferson county pro- bate court yesterday.
 B. M. Ford. who died October 25, de- creed that after all expenses had been paid and property in Blount county had been paid for in full, that his wife, Sallie, was to receive the remainder of the es- tate, to remain hers as long as she was his widow or until death, in which case it is to be divided equally among the heirs. The will was filed October 1.
 Nettie P. letter, who died November her at death to her brother w. J. Per- ryman. The estate is valued at about $2500. The will was filed July 21, 1906
 Robert McLester, who died on train between Birmingham and St. Louis dur ing the first part of this month, left all of his estate to his wife, Mary Ruth. and in case of her death to their chill dren, share and share alike. He is sur vived by his wife and three children, a son and two daughters The will was filed November 5, although it was made August IS, 1905
 Emanuel Solomon, who died recently, left all of his property to his wife with the exception of bequeaths of 5000 each to his four sisters, Mrs. Anna Schaaf of Cincinnati, Mrs. Fannie Bluhm of Co., lumbus, Miss; Miss Ada Solomon of Bir- mingham, and Mrs. Carrie Frost of Louis- vile. His wife. Mary $. Solomon. and Dr. Edwin P. Solomon. were appointed administrators without bond. The will was filed September a. 19o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
MUSIC STUDY CLUB AGAIN ON RECORD
 FOR AUDITORIUM
Formal Resolutions Call Attention to Great Importance of Getting Suitable Place for Musi-
 cal Attractions

Though the Music Study club of Bir- mingham has always taken an especially active part in efforts looking toward last meeting again went on record on the subject. The formal resolutions adopted read as follows:
 Whereas the Birmingham Music Study club has for many years worked for the upbuilding of music in Birmingham; Whereas, they feel keenly the inn portance of carrying the message of music to the masses;
 Whereas, they know from experience that it is impossible to reach the num- Der of people who would enjoy such in spiration and uplift as exists in having great symphony orchestras, grand opera and concerts presented by the great art ists of the world on account of lack of room for presenting such attractions at price within reach of all;
 Therefore be it resolved. That the Bir- mingham Music Study club again call upon the city commissioners of Birming- ham to do everything in their power to give the people an auditorium adequate to the needs of a great city.
 Be it also resolved. That the execu- tive board of the Birmingham Music Study club and its large membership of fer its services in any way deemed ad- visable by the city commission to ac- complish the desired end-namely. to build a great auditorium for the city of Bir- mingham;
 And it is further resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to each of the city commissioners and tt the Birmingham press. Respectfully submitted
 MRS. R. r. JOHNSTON.
 Chairman.
 MRS. F. T. RICE.
 MRS. w J. ADAMS
 MRS LEO K. STEINER MRS. ROBERT LAWRENCE. x
 MISS EMMA MCCARTHY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
HENRY J. MARTIN ! 0N JAN. 1 BECOMES ! NEW CITY RECORDER We'll Known Young Lawyer
 of Avondale to Be App pointed by Commits sioner Taylor

Henry J. Martin, lawyer, with offices in the Farley building, where he has practiced his profession for nine years, son of Dr. T. l.. Martin, and brother of Dr. Wade Martin. all of Avondale, will on January become city recorder of Birmingham, as announced yesterday aft ernoon by John Taylor, commissioner of public safety.
 Mir. Martin is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Alabama, class of 1929, and has always practiced law alone, never having formed a partnership. He is mar ried and has two sons. He lives in Avon- dale.
 MT. Martin is an exceptionally fine young man. and that he will make Bir- rningham splendid recorder is my firm belief. said J. Ellis Brown, commits sioner of public utilities, the only law yer on the commission.
 He is qualified as a lawyer and as a fair minded mGn for the position to which he has been appointed and I am sure that he will give satisfaction.
 Mir. Martins appointment dates from January l. and his services will continue indefinitely at the will of tlse commits sion. He will succeed Judge H. L. An derton. now on the bench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21

Henry F. Davison, chairman Red Cross war council Harvey D. Gibson, general manager of Red Cross; Ivy Lee, assistant chairman war council; Henry J. Allen, editor of Wichita (Nan.) Ga zette, who has just returned from France, and Rev. Robert Davis, who will arrive in Birmingham this morning at o'clock on MT. Davison's private car, will be met at the station by the reception commit- tee composed of Robert Jemison, Jr., Oscar Wells, Tom o. Smith, W. w.. Crawford, John H. Frye, Leo K. Steiner, w. H. Manly, George G. Crawford Charles F. DeBardeleben, G. B. McCor- mack, R. A. Terrell and Blanks Everett, tomobles
 Ivy Lee will be taken in charge of by Dr. J. H. Phillips and Sidney J. Bowie as he will address the pupils of the Gen. tral High school.
 From F to 1 o'clock a concert will be rendered in the lobby of the Tutwiler hotel by the Boys Industrial School band.
 MT. Davison vii hold an informal re- ception from l2:30 to o'clock in the lounge of the Tutwiler so the people att tending the luncheon may have the op- portunity of meeting him. He was for merly member of J. Pierpont Morgan & Co.,, but has given up his business in- terest for the entire duration of the war, to devote his time and energy to the war work of the American Red Cross.
 LUNCHEON AT TUTWILER
 A luncheon win be given the distin- guished guests at 1 o'clock in the ball. room of the Tutwiler hotel and will be presided over by Robert Jemison, Jr., president of the Birmingham chapter of the American Red Cross.
 A conference will be held at 3 50 o'clock with the Birmingham chapter in the ball. room by MT. Davison and his aides.
 q am afraid the public does not
 fully realize what splendid Op-
 p0rtunIty they will have to henr
 one of the biggest and brainiest
 men in America speak,' said Rob
 ert Jemison, Jr. "It is m unusual
 thing for man of the prominence
 in the financial world of Henry IF.
 Davis0n, to put aside his vast bus
 mess responsibilities and give his
 time without pay to his country.
 I am very anxious that there shall
 be n great gathering at the Jer-
 fersOn tonight to hear him, and
 the other speakers and the com
 munity singing.
 "It ought to be one of the great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
Thanks for Aid in
 Y. M. c. A. Campaign

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The campaign committee of the Young Mems Christian association and the Young Womens Christian associa- tion war fund instructs me to thank The Age-Herald for the valued way in which you came to the support of our campaign and it feels that the re- suit is due in no small way to your aid.
 We are thanking you both for the space you gave in your columns and the interested way in which your re- porters handled our publicity, as well as the support you gave us editorially. Yours very truly. FRANK RUSHTON.
 Birmingham, November 20 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
MERCY HOME VERY
 GRATEFUL FOR FUND

No county or. city appropriation is re- ceived by the Mercy Home, and that institution has to depend entirely upon personal contributions for support. With the fund of sSoOo. however, the officials claim that wonders are being accom- plished. The following letter has just been made public. and relates to the assistance received for Thanksgiving:
 '"rhe board of managers of the Mercy Home desire to thank Frank Rushton and every member of the Young Mems Christian association r and. the Young Women's Christian association campaign committee for their kind contribution to the Mercy
 Home Thanksgiving fund during their luncheon Monday. This good start will remind many of the needs of the home children, and will re- suit in a generous response from all who hear it. This contribution prom ises almost enough for week. If l00 men can provide for one week 1t requires only a little arithmetic to work out the balance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
RED CROSS BENEFIT
 BALL TONIGHT AT
 CONCORDIA HALL

The Concordia Beneficial society will give ball for the benefit of Birming- ham chapter, Red Cross, tonight at Con- cordia hall 1014 Avenue E.
 Indications are that there will be a large crov'. in attendance as a great number of tickets have been disposed of. which is the usual case when the Concordia society gives an entertain ment, as their friends are legion.
 All those attending are assured a gen eral good time. Dancing will commence at 80 o'clock. The entire proceeds will be donated to the Birmingham chapter of the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
R. F. JOHNSTON
 HAS AN INFECTED
 FOOT AMPUTATED
Managing Editor of Birmingham Ledger Reported Doing Nicely Following Operation Per-
 formed Yesterday

The many friends of Richard F. John ston, for years managing editor of the Birmingham Ledger, and one of the best known newspaper men in Birmingham, will regret to learn that it was yester- day found necessary to amputate one of his feet in an effort to save his life, since the member had become infected.
 MT. Johnston was reported as doing nicely yesterday at the hospital where the operation was performed, and it is the belief of his physicians that his chances for recovery were greatly in- creased by the operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
Soldier Boys Must Pay Poll Taxes, But
 Not Allowed to Vote

The Alabama boys who are serving in the army will be required to pay their poll taxes although army regula- tions prohibit them from casting their vote This will' apply to the men who are to leave III the next call of the draf, as well as for those who have already left.
 Those who were members of the na- tional guard of Alabama will remem- Der that those serving in that capacity were exempt from poll taxes but that this organization ceased to exist when the federal law mustered them into the service of the army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
lnactive Kidneys
 Cause Disease
T shAll net soon forget the benefits derived from the use of Foley Kidney Pills. Al. A.

T shAll net soon forget the benefits derived from the use of Foley Kidney Pills. "-AL A. Godfrey. Forest Grove. Oregon.
 Too much work and too little work seem to have about the same effect on persons past middle age Proper action of the kidneys is necessary to good health. They act as q filter and remove from the blood poisonous waste matter which if permitted to remain in the system leads to many complications.
 Many nervous. tired. rundown men and women suffer from pains in the back and sides. dizzy spells. bladder weakness. sore muscles and stih Joints and fail to realize that rheuma- tism, diabetes or even Bright's dis case may result.
 If you have cause to belisve that your kidneys are weak. disordered or inactive you should act immediately: Foley Kidney Pills have been used by young, middle aged and old with complete satisfaction. They act quick. 1R and sure ly and have given reliet ln cases of ten years standing.
 sold everywnora
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21

Friends Of Gilbert ("Bud'O Budwig, who attended school here until 1913, son of the late J. Edwin Budwig, will be pleased to learn of his unusual success in the aviation corps of Uncle Sam. Though only 22 years old he has the dis tinction of being one of the instructors at the San Diego, Cal, aviation school, where he graduated eight students in less than two months.
 Budwig left Birmingham in 1s1S going to Cleveland, O., where he graduated from the school of engineering. Last June he went to Buffalo, N r., where he joined the Curtiss Aviation school. After
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

washnoton November 2ospeca)-Heny p DaWson formerly member the firm chairman the National accompanied by Ivy F. Lee his assistant and Wichita Gazette left yesterday morning for Birmingham.
 morning, Mr. Dawson sac; - n's IS not my glad opportunity concIudne Birmng spendidy other city the United
 Rrminsham Secretary McAdoo spty stated days has the dependencies of the nation When the anything, Birmingham IS called upon, immediately to respond It always makes good.
 glad of opportunity to visit the city blood spontaneously life"