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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

CONTROLLER drive with levers in center. Clutch and brake pedals operate with small pressure. Corru- gated rubber pads on pedals to prevent foot from slipping. TURNING RADIUS-An Highway Six-cylinder models will turn In a B9-foot circle.
 BODY SUSPENSION-Low body suspension with standard road clearance. Cars hang" to the road. The low center of gravity, and the well balanced cars are big factors of safety.
 FRONT SEATS-"Aisleway" front seats introduced by National four years ago give separate seat for driver: permits passengers to change seats readily and gives bet ter ventilation for both the front and rear seats
 Painting. option of High way. blue or Highway gray. Uphol- stering-BeEt grade genuine black leather National plaited upholster- Ing does away with dust catching tufting. Exposed upholstering naiis or tacks are eliminated by the new National binding. Gray hair carpet in tonneau. Instrument board of dark walnut.
 WARRANTY-Sta warranty of the National Automobile Cham Der of Commerce.
 EQUIPMENT--To Top-One-man top made of reliable waterproof mate rial. Side curtains arranged to open with doors. by means of stanch- ion, which Is quickly put in place. Ventilating and rain-vision type of windshield. Ammcter. Electric horn. Warner speedometer with 75-mile per hour gauge. Hartford shock absorbers in front. Demountable rims and one extra rim. Power tire pump mounted on tranamission, ac- cessible without raising the hood or floor boards, Double tire carrier In rear provided with Yale lock. Full complement of tools. Special pockets in left front door for small .ools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
K|SSEL GAN SUPPLY
 1878 DEMAND FOR
 CARS, SAYS PERKINS

That we will be able to supply our customers with passenger cars during the coming year. there is no question: says Paw Perkins, Alabama Kissel distributor.
 While. of course, the factory will meet all government requirements when called upon, it is large enough and completely equipped to still keep us supplied with cars.
 "One advantage we have in times like the present is that Kissel manufac- lures his cars, practically needing, with few exceptions. only the raw ma terials.
 Tn this day when manufacturing ef- ficiency is proving a vital necessity, the completeness of the Kissel plant that builds the completed automobile is typical of the ingenuity of America s third greatest industry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

in rear. Filler handily located at extreme right by the fender. Hinged cover cap. Vacuum gaso- TENDERS Tenders and hood arc made made of rigid sheet steel carefully or rubber inserts placed between with all noises. Radiator splash guards in front and rear of radia- tor and in tho frame extension to keep ou. all mud and water. in center. Clutch and brake pedals operate with small pressure. C0rru- gated rubber pads on pedals to pre- TURNING RADIGS Ali Highway Twelve cylinder models will turn In 39-fo3t circle.
 BODY SUSPENSION--Low body suspension with standard road clearance. Cars hang to the road. The low center of gravity and the well balanced cars are big factors TRoNT ea ;1ss SEATS -"Aisleway" front seats. introduced by National four driver; permits passengers to change seats readily and gives bet ter ventilation for both the front and rear seats.
 FINISH-Paintinx. option of High way blue or Highway gray. Uphol- stering best grade genuine black leather. National glaited upholster- ing does away with dust catching tufting Exposed rphoistering nails or tacks are eliminated by the new National binding. Gray hair car pet in tonnea'i. Instrument board of dark walnut.
 EQUIPMENT Top-One-man top made of reliable waterproof mate rial. Side curtains may be arranged to open with doors. by means of starchion. which is quickly put in place. Ventilaeing and rain-vision type of windshield Ammeter. Elec- tric horn. Warner speedometer with 75-mile per hour gauge. Hartford shock absorhers in front. Demount- able rims and one extra rim. Pow CT tire pump mounted on transmis- sion. accessible without raising the hood or floor boards. Double tire carrier In Tear prcv vided with Yale lock. Full complement of tools. Special pockets in left front door for small tools.
 WARRANTY--S Standard warranty of the National Automobile Cham Der of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
FRANKLIN COMPANY
 ESTABLISHES RECORD
Alabama Contributed Her Full Share,
 Says Local Dealer

The largest increase in business shown by any automobile concern In the coun- try during 1917 was reported by the Franklin Automobile company at the an- nual meeting of the stockholders held recently at Syracuse.
 The average gain in production of all makes of automobiles during the past year over 1916 was F per cent, while the output of Franklin cars was increased to the extent of 1S5 per cent by the manufacture of 9o00 cars as against $500 of the year previous.
 The business of the Franklin company reached total of s16Ooo,OoO for the year. of which $S,445.O00 was paid out in sal aries and wages.
 The Southern garage distributes the Franklin to Alabama territory and Charles Denegre, president, states that Alabama has had her share in this re- markable record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

electrical system is entirely auto matic. Dynamo is separate from starter motor. Battery concealed behind running board splasher and Is instantly accessible. Starter mo- tor geared to flywhee1.
 AXLES-Front Axle-I-beam, steel forgings. Large adjustable taper roller bearings in hubs. Ball thrust bearing at top of steering knuckles. Rear Axle-Full-float axle. with large roller bearings. Spiral ring gear and pinion.
 BRAKES-Two sets, size 15x2 in. Operated by foot pedal and hand lever.
 WHEELS AND TIRES-wheel- base-12S in. Tread-56 in. Tires s4x4h in. Option of Goodrich, Fire stone. Kelly Springfield or Good year. Wheels-Regular equipment, wood wheels fitted with Firestone demountable rims. Double tire car Tier in rear provided with Yale JOCK. Wire wheels optional and ex- tta charge.
 SPRINGS-Front- = m i-clIiptic, length 3S in. Fitted with Hartford shock absorbers. Rear National flat cantilever. Length 5l in. Bronze pushed eyes on spring bolts and lubricant pockets for each spring leaf keep springs quiet.
 GASOLINE sYsTE Ms gallon tank built on the main frame in rear. Filler handily located at ex- treme right by the fender. Hinged cover cap. Vacuum gasoline feed. TENDERS Tenders and hood are made of rigid sheet steel. carefully fitted to prevent squeaks. Leather pr rubber inserts placed between all metal trimmings to do away with all noises Radiator splash guards in front and rear of radia- tor and in the frame extension to keep out all mud and water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
Astounding Performer Automobile n the word 24 behind this model record holder
: NATIONAL SIX SPECIFICATIONS

OR-Six-cylinder, of L-head type, cast cn bloc. size 3hx5A in. 51 horsepower. 303 cubic-in. piston displacement. Each piston Is fitted with three rings. The pistons and all reciprocating parts are of high est quality material They are un- usually light in weight. Corre- spending weight has been added to the crankcaSe and crankshaft, which makes the Highway Six mo- tor light and economical but solid and sturdy in operation. High speed is possible without vibration. Pistons and connecting rods can be readily removed from below. Main crankshaft bearings are nickel babbitt. bronze backed. and unusually long. Valves are all To- cated on right eide.
 CARBURETION--C (Ray- field) is warned by hot air from the exhaust. It gives q positive mixture and a wonderful flexibility to the mot, ,r. Choking is prac- tica!ly impossible. Dash adjust ment for cold weather use.
 LUBRICA'rION-Constant level splash system with force feed to all main bearings.
 tGNITION-H High tension magneto. Lock switch. on dash.
 CLUTCH ANT, TgANsMIssIoN- Cone clutch combined with trans mission in unit power plant. We believe that the new National clutch operates better. with less pressure and with more even and gradual engagement than any other make. Annular ball bearings throughout transmission Three for ward speeds.
 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - Lights controlled by one switch on the Hash. Switch can be locked in place. Headlights are fitted with small bulls for dimming. Westinghouse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

these machines. The output of these trucks in the Birmingham territory has
 grown rapidly since the Republic com
 pany entered this field.
 "As far as business Is concerned" said
 Mir. Ford, it is looking fine and we have
 been pleased with the manner in which the public has responded to our efforts to satisfy their wants in trucks. Our
 trade Is much better by quite a lot than it was last year at this time. We have unloaded about 15 trucks this week, and expect about 10 more. Last week we unloaded Is trucks
 Mir. Ford is convinced of the increased popularity of the Republic truck in Bir- mingham and vicinity.
 Republic trucks have become so popu- ] lar in Alabama he said, that as a
 prospective purchaser begins to think
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

the reliable Delco system. Separate unit from the Blur Starting Motor. LUBRIJATION- Positive pressure GooLiNG-cylinders are provided with ample water jackets. The wa ter is circulated by a centrifugal pump. This pump Is of the double type. It pumps a stream of water to each set of cylinders. On it's way from the cylinders to the radiator, the hot water circulates around the intake manifolds. Ther- mostat controls yhe water tempera- CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION Gone clutch combined with trans mission in unit power plant. We believe that The new National clutch operates better. with less pressure. and with more even and gradual engagement than any other throughout transmission. Three for ELEcTtRTcAL SYSTEM Lights controlled by one switch on the dash. Switch can be locked in place. Headlights are fitted with small bulbs for dimming. Blur electrical system is entirely auto matic. Dynamo Is separate from starter motor. Battery concealed behind running board splasher and is instantly accessible. Starter mo- tor geared to flywheel.
 AxLES-Front Axle-I- beam. steel forgings. Large adjustable taper roller bearings in hubs. Ball thrust bearing at top of steering knuckles. Rear Axle--Fuli- floating axle, with large taper roller bearings. spiral ring gear and pii'ion.
 BRAK ES-Two sets, size 15x2 In. Operated by foot pedal and hand lever
 WHEELS AND TIREs-wheel- base 12s in Tread 56 in Tires Size 34x4a in. ortion of Goodrich, Firestone. Kelly-S Springfield or Goodyear Wheels Regular equip nent, wood wheels fitted with Firestone demountable rims. Dou- hle tire carrier in rear provided with Yale lock. Wire wheels Cp- tional and extra charge.
 SPRINGS Front -- s c m i-elIiptic, length 3S in. Fitted with Hartford shock absorbers. Rear--National (f1at) cantilever Length 51 in. Bronze pushed eyes on spring bolts and lubricant pockets on each spring leaf keep springs quiet
 gallon tank built on the main fiaine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
SECOND REPUBLIC PURCHASED BY THE
 MANHATTAN co.
Local Dealer States That Outlook for Truck Business Has Never
 Been as Good

The sale and delivery of one and one-half-ton truck to the Manhattan Rubber Manufacturing company is an- nounced by Earle Ford. sales manager of the Crawford Manufacturing com pany, with a degree of pride in view of the fact that this is the Manhattan Rubber company's second purchase of a Republic truck and proof of the ex- cellent service that can be obtained from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

trucks he finds himself seriously consid-
 sring the Republic.
 Our slogan is an honest truck at an honest price. volume of business en- ables us to manufacture trucks with less overhead expenses and sell them for less. So. you see the reason why Republics are sold for less money, and still main tain the highest standard of efficiency necessary in high grade trucks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
SOUTHERN GARAGE GIVES DINNER ID ALL EMPLOYES Eleventh Anniversary Cele- brated in High Style at the TutWiler Thurs
 day Night

The Southern Garage company, Charles Denegre, president, celebrated their eleventh anniversary with din- ner at the Tutwiler hotel Thursday evening at o'clock.
 MT. Denegre spoke to the guests upon the growth of the business, the many changes undergone in the Il years that 1t has been in existence, of the changes in the attitude of the public toward the motor car and truck, and spoke Of the long list of satisfied owners of the Allen, Franklin and Regal cars in and about Birmingham. This company has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
PATERSON EIGHT
 SAVED TURN FOR
 TRIXIE FRIGANZA

Another evidence of the manner in which the automobile provides trans portation in cases where the steam cars fail was noted when rsiXie Fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

PRICES FOR NATIONAL CARS ARE AS FOLLOWS

TnlOEC TOA 1NAllOlNlAL CARS ARE AS FOLLOWS o-Cyl. I2-CyL 7-pass Touring Car S2I50 S275O 4-pass. Phactcn s2l5o S.275O 4-pass Roadster s2l5O S275O 2-pass. Speedster
 S2S5O
 4.pass. Coupe $2645 $3245 7-pass. Touring Sedan $2820 $342O
 Chassis $l750 $235O These Prices Subject to Government
 War Tax Subject to Change Without Notice T. .. E. Indianapolis National Motor Car & Vehicle Corporation
 Indianapolis
The Washington times., 1918-04-16

Summer Portieres,
Special $3.25

Snowflake material is the background;
designs are stripes running the length
of curtain in blue, rose or green; bot
tom finished with taSsel.
The Washington times., 1918-04-16
million In April" Sale
Colored Summer Curtains,
$1.49

Iross-stripe Curtains in pretty shades
of brown, green, rose or blue; fin
ished with tassel bottom; for win
doWS or doors.
The Washington times., 1918-04-16

Made Of imitation linen, finished with
green, blue or brown borders; wash
able; will give room a cool and
cheerful appearance.
The Washington times., 1918-04-16
Editorial

The Kansas State Agricultural
College is back of a move
ment to abolish : the "stiff"
collars and to substitute
soft" collars to SAVE
CORN.
1t is estimated that 10000
bushels of corn are used
DAILY in making starch
for laundering collars"
Granting an average yield
of fifty bushels to the
acre, it requires the cul-
tivation of 1000 acres of
corn for each day just to
starch our collars. Some
item with labor so scarce and
getting scarcer.
With the coming Of summer
men would welcome a style"
that. looked with favor upon
the soft collar in place Of the
stiff one.
And, while we're at It, why not
eliminate the stiff cuff shirts
and wear only the soft ones.
They're just as attractive and
so much more comfortable.
What do you say, men?
The Washington times., 1918-04-16

These same materials bought today would
sell for 25c yard; &c inches wide: all
over figured in pretty floral effects with
border to either side; good, washable
quality for over-drapes, etc.
The Washington times., 1918-04-16

Twin-hed size white part wool
blanket, with smooth, even
finish. Warm, durable, and
attractive pink or blue bor-
dcrS.
Fourth Floor, LanSburRh a Bro.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
ALLIES CONTROL POLA
TO PACFY BALKANS
Do All in Their Power to Prevent
Any Open Rupture.

Diplomatic representatives here view
the action OF Admiral Bullard, OF the
United States naval squadron, in TAX
ing over the control Of Pola as further
evidence that the allies, especially
Italy, will do all in their power TO pre-
vent any rupture in relations between
Jugo-slav elements and European ma
tions engaged In the solution Of the
Balkan situation.
The fact that IstriR- OF which Pols
is the great naval port. was promised
10 Italy in the secret peace pact made
by the allies with Italy preceding the
latter's entrance to the war. The Jugo-
Slsv people have contended that as the
italian population of Istria is small.
except along the coast and in Pola,
a plebiscite would show that its people
desire to be included within the
boundaries Of the proposed Jugo-Slav
nation.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
WOMAN, IS, RESCUED
FROMFIRE BY MAN;
FLAMES RAE HOME
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

seemed as II couldn't tear the screen
away to open II. When finally man.
aged II. I stepped out onto a yeranda
and then onto the roof Of the porch.
IAN around me / could hear flames
and see them bursting out between
cracks in the roof. Bits of burning
wood from the third story and parts
of cindered roof were falling near me.
when / screamed passerby, who
later didn't want to give his name,
climbed up the porch post and helped
me to the edge. Then with the aid
of others, who soon came running
up, he helped me TO the ground"
Mrs. Kingsbury was greatly wor-
ried, not so much about herself, as
the effects the fire and her narrow
escape would have on her daughter,
Miss Angeline Kingsbury. an employe
in the Postoffice Department, and who
has been i'll for several days.
Il didn't know what to do and SO
I prayed" Mrs. Kingsbury said in
gratitude for her deliyerance from
IA tragic death.
The Kingsburys have lived at the
burned house but two weeks. All
| their possessions were destroyed and
last night they did not know where
to find new quarters.
Mrs. C. T. Neill, mother of Lieut..
Willard Neill. Engineer Corps, U.
S. A. was another sufferer from
] yesterdays fire. She arrived in
Washington two days ago from Buff
falo. for a short visit to her son en-
route to the South for the winter.
Her trunks which were still un-
packed were considerably damaged
! by smoke and water. Her entire
wardrobe was ruined.
The burned house is the family
home of James w. and Percy Gran
ford. of the Crawford Paving Com
pany OF this city. The damage is es-
timated to be $1,000, completely COW
cred by insurance. II is believed the
fire started from q defective kitchen
fue and had been smoldering for sew
eral hours before bursting into
| flames.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
TO PROTEST CHANGE
IN APPOINTING BOARD
Chamber Of Commerce Names s.
Members for Committee.

a committee Of thirty-five members
10 protest against the transfer of the
power Of appointment Of the Board
OF Education, at present vested in the
SIX Judges Of the Supreme Court of
the District to the District Commits
sioners' was appointed yesterday by
a: Leftwich Sinclair. president of the
washington Chamber of Commerce.
Chaplin Brown. chairman; William
F. GUIDE, vice chairman; George II.
Brown, Thomas w. Buckley. DR.. Lewis
j. Battle, Charles w. Clagett, Roy c.
Clanin, Clarence z. Bright, Wade H.
Cooper, Edwin w. Davis, DR.. C. r..
Dufour, Jesse l. Ergood, Alton B.
Carty, William B. Hardy, Joseph Ja-
cooi. A. G. Hermann, s. B. Lust
]. L. Leverton, Julius Lansburgh, Ar
thur ]. May, Thomas II. Melton, Louis
Gutenberg, Capt James T. Oyster. DR..
Arthur Ramsay, W. 7. Reed, b. R.
stickney, B. H. Stinemetz, Charles d.
shackelford. Odell IS. Smith, Edward
L., Tucker, George Francis William.
Nathan Boone Williams, Oscar T,
Wright, Martin Wiegand, Hyman
Zirkin
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS.

The Junior class Of the Washington
College OF Law has elected the fol-
lowing officers for this term:
President, Kenneth r. Templeton
OF New York; vice president, Lucy
Stuart F1tzhugh. Of Kentucky: treas.
urer. DIT. Richard A. Pitt, Of VIZ,
ginia; secretary. Ida Stout. OF Ind.
ana; historian. Cecil A. Anderson. OF
North Dakota.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
Greeley Commends War Workers.

High commendation was given the
personnel OF war workers in camps
about Washington by A. II. Greeley,
head personnel secretary Of the east
ern department, from New York, who
has just completed an inspection tour.
Mr.. Greeley was accompanied by Chas.
N. Ramsey. in charge Of personnel for
this district
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
THROWS LAMP AT HER.

Mrs. Amanda Richardson. coloredl
80 years old, was severely burned last
night when William Clark, also COL
Ored. 35. of 1903 Carlin street south
west, threw lighted lamp at her.
At the Emergency Hospital II was
said Mrs. richardson may die. Clark
was arrested.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
Cut on Head with Knife.

Genevieve Simms, aged "a, Colored
was cut on the head with a knife by
John Jones, colored. of 726 Third
street southwest. yesterday afternoon.
Jealousy on the part of Jones. It is
believed, caused the quarrel.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
Youth Hurt in Elevator.

q Morris Banks. Il years old, OF sC2
Sixth street southwest. seriously in
jured his ankle yesterday, when he
caught his TIA foot in the elevator
shaft at rs Twelfth street northwest.
He was taken TO the Emergency Hos
DitaL
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14

son undoubtedly was able, through
the abuse of his friendship with
certain high officials, to secure for
Viereck bits of valuable information,
such as for example, advance news
Of the peace note claimed to have
been secured by Dickinson ten days
before the story was given to the
public. Dickinson. it was stated, is
at present in Washington.
Dickinson was known, during his
connection with the Fatherland as
Josiah Wingate, and only four per-
sons in America were supposed to
know his true identity. These four
were DIR. Albert, DR.. Fuehr, DR..
Dernburg and Yiereck.
After the entrance of the United
States into the war. Viereck changed
the name of his publication to Vie
reck's Weekly and told agents of the
United States government that he
was through with Germany, that he
had severed his connection with the
German government, and burnt his
! bridges behind him.
He established an association call
ed the agricultural Labor Relief
Bureau" for the ostensible purpose
L
, try to secure work on farms. Vie
reck came to Washington to secure
the sanction of the authorities for
his project and actually succeeded
in obtaining the approval of the
Departments of Labor and Justice.
( This bureau was, in fact Capt. Les
ter stated. a propaganda organization
created with the purpose of making
trouble for the American government.
The bureau and a second organization
created by Viereck, the Allen Wom-
ans Relief Bureau" were not sue
/ Cessful. and finally went out of busi-
ness entirely.
| Capt Lester stated that both the
1 Fatherland and the New York
American conducted libraries for the
purpose of disseminating German
propaganda. A great part of the lit
erature published was sent from Ger
many, either in the form of pamph-
lets or books, extolling the German
cause and German people.
| Eiereck maintained, in connection
with his library, a force of eighteen
| travelling men, who Travelled through
the country for the purpose of dis
/ tributing this propaganda literature,
and sounding the sentiments of the
| German American population in re-
gard to the position taken by the Unit
ed States in the war. These men were
instructed to get in touch with Ger
man societies, newspapers and pastors
of German Lutheran churches and
make reports to the headquarters in
New York.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14

COld~ Cause Headaches and Pains.
Fsv d. Headaches and BODY pains caused from
a II arr soon relieved by taking LAXATIVE
RRG11ID QTININE Tablets There's only one
'-BraHD QuinInc." 2. ". GROVES signature
on he box. 5OC.-AdV.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
Quiet in Havana Again.

The strike at Havana was called
off Thursday night, according to ad-
vices reaching the State Department
yesterday. There is absolute quiet
in the city, the dispatch said
The Washington herald., 1918-12-14
Falls from Car, Boy.

Serious injuries to his right shoulder
ands head were contracted when 12-
year-old Dawson orr. of 2O5 Takoma
aveoue. fell from his auto-car in front
Of hs home yesterday.