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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16
GROUND GRIPPERS'
 ON NEW FULTONS
 MAKE HEAVY DRAW
Soft Dirt, Sand or Mud Has No Terrors for New Ap- pliance Being Demon
 strated Here

Reception of the ground grippers put out by the Fulton Motor Truck company, New York, was most enthusiastic Mere announcement of this device brought vast number of letters from users, not only of Fulton trucks, but users of other trucks as welE Demands from Fulton truck owners and from branch man agers. distributors and dealers in Fulton trucks forced decision on the part of the company to confine the use of the grippers to Fulton owners
 Inability to secure materials suf- ficient to enable the manufacture of the grippers in quantities sufficient to meet demands held back many orders for trucks. Branch managers, including L. R. Sidwel of the Fulton Truck com pany of Michigan; ]. M. Robbins of the Fulton Truck company of Nebraska. Omaha, and H. E. Rose of the Fulton Truck company of Illinois, Chicago, all reported sales made on the basis of sup plying ground grippers with trucks on delivery Dealers made like reports and owners of Fulton trucks all through the made demands for many sets or
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the grippers which supplied a long-felt want.
 Reports received by the company of the use of the ground grippers covfed success attained in hauling sand direct without reloading. from sand pits, of harvesting potatoes and other vegetables fruit of every sort, and fertilizer without reioading as has been done in the past
 Fulton ground grippers have also made possible road hauling in seetions of the country where mud or sand in the past have made heavy hauling almost out of the question. The grippers are steel bands which attach to the rim of the wheel by steel bars through the spokes to steel plates held in position at the back of the spokes. The grippers have fins on the face very similar to those on trac- tor wheels. These fms do not touch the ground or road until the wheel has struck soft ground, sinking to a point where, without gripping. progress would hardly be possible. When hard roads or ground are struck with footing for the tires the grippers are clear and do not damage whatever.
 Preparations are now being made to is-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16
PIONEER SPIRIT IS
 SHOWN IN DESIGN
 OF ALL FRANKLINS
Have Long Record of Initiative Along Lines Now Proven Standard

What is believed to be a record in pioneering the way in the automobile in dustry has been achieved by the Frank lin car. Many of the features of the first Franklin models are just now com ing into popular usage.
 The Franklin company built the first four-cylinder< automobile in America, the first six-cylinder car in this country and one of the first air-cooled automobile en- zines the first to be used commercially.
 Franklin was first to adopt scientific light weight about which other manu- lecturers are only now coming to say so much. It was the first to recognize the superiority of valye-in-head construction another feature other makes are just coming to, whereas the first Franklin, built r years ago, had it.
 The Franklin was first to replace the jerlxy, uneven spark cut-out of early days with throttle control It was first to use the float-feed carburetor, first to adopt full elliptic springs, and was the first car built without radius rods and torque tubes.
 The laminated wood frame is and all ways was an exclusive Franklin feature. Franklin was first to adopt automatic fabrication, automatic spark advance, intake yoke heater, electric -carburetor primer, wick oiling and wide doors, and was first to introduce the V-type wind shield, French design, in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16
STATUE PLACED
 ON SWISS PEAK

Berne. October 4.--An unusual religious ceremony was performed yesterday in the shadow of Mont Blanc. The Abbe Con- tin, accompanied by five Chamonix guides. carried to the top of Chariet peak, an altitude of 12.240 feet. an alum mum statue four feet high and weighing se pounds. The summit of the peak was reached after a seven-hour climb. The Chamonlx aiguille is one of the most diff f1cult peaks of the Mont Blanc range to ascend.
 The abbe blessed the statue after 1t was erected and pronounced a short oratlon. The statue is of the Guide Charlet, after whom the peak is named. and was the first to conquer it in 1879. Charlet is now S2 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16

where more detailed letters were written, a strong feeling was disclosed that the government is big enough 10 take care of the national highway itself and that 1t should seek to do so as rapidly and as economically as possible. The opin- ion was further expressed that it is only through such a policy that a national system can be obtained which will nN overburden the man who lives near the road.
 The letters written to the granges on this subject are simply preliminary to general consideration which will be given this subject at the annual session of the National Grange to take place this year at Grand Rapid November 12-21.
 Prof T. c. AtlSeson is chairman of the
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sue grippers which will be available with pneumatic tires and the combination of the giant pneumatics with the grippers added will, it is felt, provide even great CT benefits. Use of the pneumatic tire in all sections and especially in country where rough and soft roads exist, is be- ing general, and demands upon the Full ton company have been for very fair proportion of the grippers for pneumatic tired vehicles. These appliances are be- ing demonstrated here by H. s. Sorrel Alabama Fulton distributor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16

Responses to this communication have thus far been received from local granges in 21 states and the proportionate result has been 12 votes to 1 in favor of the adoption of the Townsend bill. The re- plies range from Maine on the north down to West Virginia. and as far west as Washington and Oregon. The bulk of the answers come from the northern states as the Grange larger membership is found in these states.
 In each case the reply has been made only after the matter has been considered by the Grange membership before which the subject was placed. For the most part the writers were content to give un- qualified indorsement to the measure, but
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tte grlppers whion supplied 2 long-felt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16
BODIES IN 21 STATES ARE FOR
 TOWNSEND BROAD ROADPOLICY

Farm sentiment throughout the United States overwhe- ngy in favor of governmental participation in highway rucon and maintenance letters received recently by of cers of the National Grange be taken indicative of rural opinion this subject. Not the Washington of the
 
 letter calling national highway federal highway blaming the which he felt
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was becoming quito
 worried about her when Dr. Pierce's
 Favorite Prescrip- tion was recom- mendedfome. Two bottles of the Pre- scription' brought her through in very good condition and gave wonderful TO- lief. I could never hesitate to recom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16
WILHELM STILL
 IS GREAT TALKER
By Associated Press

Amerongen. Holland October IDA Hollander who recently dined with the former German Emperor a Bentinek cas- tie told the Associated Press correspond ent that the exiled ruler almost monopo- lized the conversation at the dinner table.
 Speaking on all manner of interna- tional busjects, he gave little oppor- tunity for the other diners to speak, and after dinner, talking about the de- feat of the Russian armies early in the war, he illustrated with maps just how it was done.
 There has been but little change in the daily routine of Amerongens exile since he crossed the Dutch border nearly a year ago. He breakfasts rather early with his wife. Then, if the weather permits, he saws wood in the garden or . walks with the former Empress, his aides or his secretary. Luncheon is gen. orally taken alone with his wife in their apartments. Dinner, at s o'clock, is in the state function of the day. Ere quently the burgomeister of Amerongen is a guest, and now and then relatives of the Bentincks, who i've near Amer ongen, are invited.
 Since Count Hohenzollern has pur- chased the house at Doorn, he has made quent automobile trips about the country side, generally in a closed car, but, now and then, his bearded face is plain ly visible to the peasants when on fine days away from the villages the top of the car is let down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16

national committee on highways, and win make a report on the national situation at the meeting This will be followed by discussion and vote.
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tional opportunity and are supporting the project generally. One of the recent ap- plicants for space is the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, which built more than 1000 balloons for the government during the war This company will ex-
 hibit full line of balloons at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16
MOTHERS OF YOUNG WOMEN 7 SHOULD TAKE HEED

Selma, Ala.="When one of my
 daughters was developing into woman hood, she suffered terribly at times. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-16

Indications now point to one Of the biggest aeronautical exhibitions ever held in this country, in the show to be held in the Coliseum at Chicago during the week of January 8. The big manufactur- CTS of aeronautical supplies are recogniz- ing the exhibition as a wonderful educa-
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
MONUMENT TO SHOW WHERE TANKS LANDED
French and Americans Gather To- day at POinte De Grave,
 Below Bordeaux.

Pointe de Grave, France, Sept. 6 (By the Associated Press)-France paid lasting tribute today to Ameri- cas- active entry into the great war by laying the cornerstone of a monu- ment here commemorating the land ing on the spot of the first contins- ent of American troops in 1917. Appropriate speeches by President Poincare and Hugh C. Wallace. the American ambassad dor, were the chief features of the exercises appropriate ly held on the bii-hday of Lafayette, who sailed for America from this same spot in TIT.
 The weather was none too prOpi- tious for the ceremony, the addresses of President Poincal- ana Am bassa- dor Wallace being delivered during a slight drizzle. None the less the scene was a brilliant one, numerous attachments of French and Ameri- can soldiers, sailors and marines as sembled among the sandy dunes of the Pointe giving. color to the pie ture. The guard of honor, for in stance, was composed of United States marines, many of whom were veterans of the fighting on the Marne in 1918.
 In addition to Premier Clemenceau, Marshal Foch and other distinguish ed Frenchmen, numbers of prominent Americans assisted in the ceremony among them Frank l.. Polk, Ameri- can der-secretary, Gen. Tasker Bliss and Brig. Gen. Connor now commander of the American forces in France, The French representa- tion included also the Marquis de Chambrun. a descendant of Lafayette and a member of the Joffre mission to the United States in 1917, Andre Tardieu and Deputy Maurice Damour, chairman of the committee in charge of the exercises. A band from the II. s. s. Carola supplied the music of the occasion.
 A crowd of some 5000 persons witnessed the ceremony.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
ANDREWS DROPPED
 BY SCHOOL BOARD
Truant Officer Is Replaced After Years of ScrViCc: Miss Goldsmith
 and ID. J. DriScOlI Appointed.

Charles S. Andrews, for the past II years truant officer, was not reap pointed for the ensuing year at a special meeting of the school board held late yesterday afternoon in Superintendent Stanley H. Holmes office. With the inauguration Of d new attendance department in the schO hOOlS, MT. Andrews was replaced Oy Deputy Sheriff ID. J. Driscoll and Miss Anna (. Goldsmith.
 The attendance department is to be in charge of Miss Mary A. Camp bell and she will be assisted by Miss Goldsmith and Mir. DriScoll. AcCol C. ing to the new attendance system re- gently worked out by the school board, the attendance officers will keep in touch. With the parents of every child in the city and endearor to keep down the truancy among the pupils.
 The attendance department will have it's headquarters in the old Bur ritt school. Miss Goldsmith, who vas appointed assistant, is one of New Britain's well-known young teachers. She has been an instructor in the Grammar school and is highly thought of by the parents as well as the pupils.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06

Washington, Sept 6.-SenatOr Nor ris, republican, Nebraska, speaking in the senate today on the claims of China to Shantung, said the president would not tell the facts regarding the disposition of that province "be- cause it would cast reflection upon the peace conference" Supporters of the administration, he said, dare not be- cause it would incur the displeasure of their great leader, so the senator announced he himself would relate the story of the Troubled com munity."
 In the narrative form that usually begins "once upon a time" Senator Norris told the story of Shantung. Throughout his speech, which never was changed from it's allegOrical style, nations were referred to as in dividuals, Germany being styled Bill Kaiser; Japan, Mr. Jap; Great Britain, France and Italy as John Bull, MT. French and MT. Italiano. re- spectively, while the United States was named Miss Columbia.
 Bill Kaiser, pictured as husky fellow who trained himself in the use
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
TELLS OF ARMY ABUSES
Head of $. o. $. Docs Not Think. How ever, That IIartS and GrinStead Are at Fault.

Paris Sept. 6.-Brg. Gen w. D. connor. chief of the service of the supply of the American expeditionary forces was before the congressional sub committee Investigating army affairs here nearly all day today, giv- ing evidence regarding the sale of surplus supplies and prison abuses in France. He said that prisoners ac- cused of simple mira ctions of mil- tary rules should have been separated in prisons from men who were con- Nicted of crimes. but thought that Brig. Gen. w. w. Harts and Col E. r. Grinstead of the 158th infantry could not be held responsible for abuses which have been under dis cuSSion.
 Col. Grinstead was brought before the efficiency board instead of before a Court-martial as result of charges against him and Gen. Connor said today that this action was taken on report by the judge advocate gen eral in whose opinion conviction could not be obtained in the case.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
WILSON MUM ON CHINA FOR FEAR OF CASTING SLURS ON CONFERENCE
Senator Norris Also Says Presidents Supporters Dare Not Expose Shantung Sit nation, So He Tells Story.

of firearms with the idea of de- spelling his neighbors, the senator said, "forcibly took th' Shantung farm" from John Chinnman, and later when the other members of the community were engaged in punish ing Bill Kaiser, Mr. Jap, taking ad- vantage of Bill Naiser's pre-oCCupa- ton in other fields, seized the prop erty.
 The Senator's story of the SittinGS of the peace conference included a satircal account of the journeys and methods of Miss Columbia, one who possessed a beautiful voice and had a wonderful command of language. v adding that she surpassed by far the greatest of her sex in her ability to talk
 Senator Norris declared that China had greater cause for complaint against the United States than against /any of the other judges Tor the seizure of Sha ntuns makes 1t ln- possible for China to bring products from other parts of the country With out submitting to the rule and re2u- lations that may be imposed by Japan.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
DEMOCRATIC SHERIFF
 WILL QUIT HIS JOB
Town Meeting Is Called for Monday Evening to Choose Successor
 to ID. J. DriScOl.

Speculation was rife in democratic clrcles about the city today as to the probable successor to Deputy Sheriff D. J. DriScoll, who has been appoint = ed by the school board to assist in the attendance department. A meet Ing Of the democratic town commit e. tee has been called by Chairman John l.. Ross for Monday eVening at ':30 o'clock in Judge W. F. Mangan's office at which time candidates for the position will be considered and 8 nomination forwarded to Sheriff George C. Gabb, who is to name Dep- uty Sheriff Driscoll's successor
 Thomas J. Smith, registrar of voters and former chairman of the democratic town committee, this noon refused to comment upon a successor. MT. Smith said that he cannot take part in politics while he is working on the government census.
 It is probable that Michael F., Hannon, John l.. Ross or James W. Manning are the men among whom Mir. Driscoll's successor will be chosen, as these men were recently prominently mentioned for the posi- ton. An upheaval in the town com mlttee was caused a few weeks ago when Sheriff Gabb appointed Myron D. StockWell a republican, to the position. Every member on the com mittee. headed by Thomas J. Smith, who was chairman at the time, re- signed.
 1t is believed that should Sheriff Gabb give the political plum 10 a dem ocrat, the past will be forgotte1 and harmony will again reign among the democrats
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
ACTORS STRIKE OFF,;
 7HEATERS TO REOPEN
Open Shop is Agreed Upon and Both Sides Express
 Complete Satisfaction.

New York, Sept 6.--The actors strike, which began about month ago and after closing the majority oG the theaters of this city, spread to many other cities, was settled early today. All theaterS affected by the strike will be reopGned at once
 The settlement followed a four hour conference between a group of pro ducing managers and representatives of the Actors Equity association, and of the labor organizations of the theaters.
 Augustus Thomas, the playwright, chairman of the mediation committee of the Authors League of America, who made the announcement that the strike had been settled, stated that an open shop had been agreed upon and that the theaters would reopen at once. Francis Wilson, president of the Actors association. said all differ ences had been settled to the satis- faction of both sides.
 It was the action of the stage hands late last night in ordering out it's mom bara through the country where Shub0rt shows arc playing, it was said that broke the back of the Man ager&' opposition By singling out one of the firms of managers the organi- zation of stage hands and motion pic- ture operators demonstrated its de- termination to get at the heart of the opposition. The stage employees and motion picture operat OTIS with the mu- Sicians and other theatrical worker unions, joined forces with the actors soon after the latter went on strike to enforce recognition of the actors association which is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor
 The strike from a rather mild be- ginning in which the public became a party at open air meetings and free performances in front of theaters soon developed a bitterness that precluded an early settlement. Both sides re- mained firm, the actors for rocoeni- ton of their union and a revision of their contra ct form and the managers for terms of their own making which did not take any notice of the Actors Equity asSO Ociation.
 The now Actors Fidelity League, organized since the strike began by George NG Cohan in an attempt to force the equity association to set tlement had no part in the final con- ference and agreement. It was in timated that the fidelity would soon disband, since the striking actors re- fuSe ed to recognize ii.
 MT. Thomas announced that full recognition is given to the Equity.'
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
ANOTHER AUTO SMASHUP
Earl T. Hackney'S Car Goes Over Em- - banl<ment When Lights on Car Blind Driver.

Five well known local men had narrow escape from serious injuries late last night on the highway to Hartford when high powered car owned by Earl T. Hackney of 224 Beaver street, was overturned, throw ing the occupants out. According to the version of one of the occupants MT. Hackney turned the car quickly to avoid the dazzling lights of a car coming in the opposite direction, and the car went over an embanl<ment
 The remaining members of tho party, consisting of Thomas J. Cur tin, Cornelius Curry, Alexander HiN and John F. Meehan were caught un- der the machine and it was some time before they were extricated. Curry re celVed painful wounds and Hill has d badly discolored eye, that also neces- s1tated stitching from a physician. MT Hackney's car was badly damaged and was hauled to a local garage to under go repairs.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
LIEUT.. BARDSLEY
 RESIGNS COMMISSION
Military Instructor at High School to Leave Army to Enter Employ of
 Fafnir Bearing Company.

Lieutenant Ellis J. Bardsley, who was sent to this city by the War de- partment early this summer to take charge of the military train E course that is to be inaugurated at the High school this fall, has resigned his commission. Lieutenant Bardsley will enter the employ of the Fafnir Bearing company as soon as he is re- leased from service.
 Notification Of Lieutenant Bards- ley's resignation was received by inc school board at a special meeting held late yesterday afternoon. Word was received that another officer will shortly be assigned to this city to take charge of the work at the High school.
 The equipment and uniforms will be forwarded to this city soon after the resumption Of classes at the High school When the classes assemble the boys who desire to take a course in military training will be measured up for uniforms.
 Lieutenant Bardsley's resigna tion was received with much regret by the school commis ission. Although he has been In this city but a short time, he has already made a large number of friends.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
PARIS ACTORS ARE
 NOT YET SATISFIED
Find It Impossible to Call on Strike Because Certain ThcatcrS
 Are Closed.

Paris, Sept. "A delegation from the Federation of Actors and Thea trical Employees met With representa- tives of the Managers association to- day, but found an agreement was i'm possible as a result of the renewal of theater lockouts on the part of Cer- tain managers. The announcement says the federation is awaiting events and is taking all steps in conformity with the decisions reached on Sep tember 3, when a committee was chosen to decide some means for en- forcing the granting of claims pre- sented to the managers.
 Following the strike of orchestra players, three vaudeville managers, with the directors of several cafe con- cert and moving picture houses, de- clared a lockout tonight. It is said that the theaters of the city will fo'- low their example on Monday or Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
Body Of Pre-Historic
 Man Found M Mch.

Jackson, Mich, Sept. 6.--What is thought to be the body of a pre-his- toric man 12 feet in length was found buried in the yard of a Jack son policeman while excavating work was being done there Friday. The body, it is said by physicians who ex- Rmined it. is in perfect state of preservation, even to the hair and teeth. The physicians expressed the opinion that the body was genuine. Physicians declare there is little ques- ton that the body is human although that of an abnormal man and not a specimen of a race of giants. The legs are six feet long; the arms four. The head is round with a face nearly flat while the skin is tightly drawn and resembles brown leather. X stake, routed, protruded from tho chest of the body which apcars num- unified.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-06
GERMAN REPLY TO
 ALLIED NOTE RECEIVED

Paris, Sept. 6.-The German reply 10 supreme councils note informin E Germany that she must alter Article 61 of her constitution, giving Aus triu representation in the German par liament, because such a proviso was contrary to the stipulations of the Versailles treaty, was handed to Paul Dutasta, general secretary of the peace conference his morning. The German note was signed by Ernest schmidt, of the German mission at Versailles, in the absence of Baron Kurt von Lersner. head of the Ger man delegation, who is in Berlin.