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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
FEDERAL TRUCKS
 PROVE EFFICIENT Don Drennen Tells Interest ing Story Received From
 Chicago

An ordinary wooden packing box is rather cut-and-dried affair in every sense of the word, but 1t is the basic article in a truck transportation per torrance that is just now attaching 8 deal of attention among transporta- tion managers Charles Kurz of Kurz- Downey company, Chicago, one of the largest boxmaking concerns in the mid dle west, is telling his friends of the record made by two tractors and three trailers, which have reduced his trans portation cost 100 per cent and enables his firm to do what had been impossi- ble with teams-deliver from 30 to 60 alone, and many additional tons to oth- CT customers says Don Drennen of the Birmingham Motor company
 One trailer is loaded at one end of the route while another is being un- loaded, and in this way the two trac- tors are kept continually at work. The tractors are of different capacities. one being a Federal light duty tractor and the other the Federal heavy duty tractor, but in this particular work there is very little difference between the work done by each tractor, the trailers all being of the same capacity. The loads average six tons trip, al
 
 higher than that on occasions, says MT. Drennen.
 The trailers are 20 feet long. seven feet wide and eight feet high, and were originally designed to carry made-up boxes. Owing to the limited storage space at the Sears-Roebuck plant, in spite of it's 40 acres and hundreds of buildings, the boxes are delivered 'knock-down," yet the same volume, entailing far greater weight, is car ried by the tractors and trailers They make five trips each work day over six-mile hauls each tractor hauling about 30 tons day to either Sears Roebuck or some other firm.
 Figures supplied by MT. Kurz and sent to MT. Drennen show that with teams, hau1age of so tons day cost $40, while at present. even with ad vanced costs of haulage. this is be- ing done by tractor with cost of from S17 to S20 a day. Mir Kruz says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Lack of Middle Class in Russia

Baron S. A. Koorff in the Yale Review
 Russia up to the present moment has had no well developed middle class-no bourgeoisie, and this is easily explained by her tardy industrial development. This development went on irregularly, and much of the capital for it came rom abroad. Furthermore, Russia had to catch up in a relatively very short time with western progress of the last cen tury. Just as she had no time to develop good country roads and went over, with jump, straight to the railroad system, just so she jumped over the development of town bourgeoise and acquired at once a rich capitalist class of bankers and rich merchants who had no social backing in the wider classes Of the city population, and were at the same time separated from the nobility and bureauc- racy of the old regime. This class of rich capitalists is everywhere politically the least fit for fight or resistance, and all ways gives way to the rude pressure or political power in order to save its money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
F BACKACKY. OR
 KIDNEYS BOTHER Eat less meat, also take glass of Salts before eating
 breakfast

Uric acid in meat excites the kidneys. they become overworked; get sluggish ache, and feel like Jumps of lead. The urine becomes cloudy; the bladder IS lrrl- tated. and you may be obliged to seek re- lief two or three times during the night. When the kidneys clog you must help them flush off the body's urinous waste or you'll be a real sick person shortly. At first you feel a dull misery in the kid ney region, you suffer from backache, sick headache. dizziness. stomach gets sour tongue coated and you feel rheu- matic twinges when the weather Is bad.
 Eat less meat, drink lots of water; also get from any pharmacist four ounces Of lad Salts; take a tablespoonful in glass of water before breakfast for few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and has been used for generations to clean clogged kidneys and stimulate them to normal activity. also to neutral ize the acids in urine. so 1t no longer is a source of irritation. thus ending blad- der weakness.
 lad Salts is inexpensive. cannot injure: makes delightful effervescent lithia- water drink which everyone should take now and then to keep the kidneys clean and active Druggists here say they sell lots of lad Salts to folks who believe in overcoming kidney trouble while 1t Is only Eouble.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

of the speed world as a star in the days when he. with the late Bob Burman and Louis Strang. made up the Buick team. After a terrible accident in the 1910, or bloody" Vanderbilt cup race he retired and set to work designing and building the car that bears his name. However, in 1915, he got back on the big time driving a Cornelian car. This was a light freak creation that did not stand the grind of 800 miles at in- dianapolis. despite the bright red Mephistophelian costume Louis wore in the race. The next year, with Joe Boyer. the Detroit millionaire, he built the first three Fontenacs. These were the lightest cars ever raced, being built almost entirely of an aluminium alloy, even to the rear axle housing. He won two races at Uniontown and the 1917 Memorial Day event at Cincinnati with this car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

no difficulty in moving Theodore Roose- welt in season and out of season. Let me repeat this story, which has been told be- fore. One day in January, 1890, we'll known member of the House of Repre- sentatives was in the secretary s office in | conference with me. He. was an out spoken opponent ofPcivil service reform, and only a few days before had made @ speech ridiculing it, indulging in caust1c irony of its alleged examinations-a favor fte method of attack in the early days and criticizing Mir. Roosevelt individual ly. Commissioner Roosevelt came in and, seeing who the Congressman was, dropped into seat to await the conclusion of his business with me. l noticed they did
 not speak to each other, and thought 1 lessly introduced them. Almost imme- diately they engaged in bitter contro- versy, and the lie was passed. l inter- vened, and the congressman retired.
 Mir. Roosevelt explained that he had at once seen that if blows were exchanged in the Presidents house, as he thought
 most likely, it would be impossible for hi into remain presidential appointee, and he would have sat down at once and written out his resignation. The sequel to this incident has been given, to the effect that in later years, when President Mckinley and the congressman were in conference in the same room, Assistant Secretary Roosevelt came in. Seeing who the visitor was, the secretary dropped , into a corner chair to await his turn With the President. The congressman, of course, saw MT. Roosevelt; but without change of muscle he said, in a tone in- tended to be heard Mckinley, you re- member civil service commissioner Har- rison had, named Roosevelt. He was the most impracticable man ever. I note you have an assistant secretary of the navy by the same name, but he can't be the same man, for your fellow is one of the
 most efficient officers I have ever known
 here" MT. Roosevelt appreciated the sit
 uation, crossed the room and extended
 hand, and the two made up a lasting
 friendship. The incident, if true, as
 doubt not, was characteristic of and cred
 itable to both men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

and other belongings. They could not and would not fight the bolsheviki, being quite ready to submit to any government
 It was, for instance, the bank clerks who forced the bank directors to close the banks and prevented them from treating with the bolsheviki; the directors were quite ready to open transactions with them. This great -back-the absence in Russia of a middle class-has prolonged for many months the power of the bolshe- wiki and brought the country to disgrace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Roosevelt Fought and Forgave

Col. E. W. Halford, in Leslie's
 On taking up his duties in Washington, before either he or I had definitely set tied upon homes there, we sat together at the same hotel table, and somewhat close relationship developed between US. He did not have calm seas and quiet sail ing always; and many times We met to- gether to talk things over in order that they might be smoothed out somewhat.
 The spirit of civil service reform had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

It has been found that the libraries of the city of Paris more than justified their existence during the war. The num- Der of persons frequenting the libraries and borrowing books increased by 2O0, 600 since the summer of 1914. The public taste during the war period has inclined toward historical works and works of general interest. Books on special scien tific subjects and on English, Italian and Russian litera ture have also been in great demand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

that the tractors have done everything team can do-and more. One of the recent "stunts' was pulled off' by the light tractor which was used to respond to hurry-up call from the Sears Roebuck company for sawdust The tractor was attached to the trailer and run into the yard beside the sawdust pile, tarpaulin was placed in the trailer body and loaded nearly full. Holes in thes soft ground in the yard pulled the front wheels of the tractor up into the air several times, but the tractor finallly triumphed and made the trip in record time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
COUGHS AND COLDS
 NEED ATTENTION
Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey
 brings speedy, easy relief

Pneumonia and tuberculosis often follow neglected colds and coughs Don't neglect yours. Take Dr. Bells Pine e-Tar-Honey faithfully according to directions and be on the safe side.
 Brings quick relief from lingering coughs, protracted colds, grippe, bron- chitis. Soon the shifting stops. breath ing becomes easier, the phlegm is ishes. You feel like yourself again.
 Effective as it is. Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey is most economical Try it. BOG, soc and $1.20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

When the temp lture is 32 degrees. sound travels 1090 eet a second and one additional foot a second for each ad- ditional degree of temperature. Elec- tricity over a wire where there is no re- sistance travels 192,924 miles a second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

The total cost of the Grant mauso- leum in New York city was about s600,- 900, contributed by about 90,00O per sons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15

II you care for heavy hair, that glis-
tens with beauty and is radiant with
life; has an incompatible softness and
is fluffy and lustrous. try Danderine.
Just one application doubles tho
beauty of your hair, besides it imme-
diately d!ssolves every particle Of dam
druff; you cannot have nice, heavy.
healthy hair II you have dandrun. This
destructive scurf robs the hair of it's
lustre. its strength and it's very life.
and IL not overcome IT produces a few
erishness and itching Of the scalp; the
hair roots famish, loosen and die; then
the hair falls out fast.
II your hair has been neglected and
is thin. faded. dry. scraggy or too oily.
get a small bottle Of KnowIton's Dan.
derine at any drug store or toilet coun-
ter for a few cents; apply a little as
directed. and ten minutes after you will
say this was The best investment you
ever made
We sincerely believe. regardless OF
everything else advertised. that IL you
desire soft. lustrous. beautiful hair and
lots OF it-no dandruff-no itching scalp
and no more falling hair-you must use
knowlton's- Danderine. II eventually
why not now?-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
LABOR CONGRESS TAKES
UP FIGHT FOR MOONEY
Large Radical Element in Great
Gathering Assembled at
Chicago.
CHEER THE STRIKE PROPOSAL
Suggestions Made for Federal Inter-.
venton and for Legislation to- Make
Possible Setting aside of VerdiCts
OF Conviction Based on Perjury.
Icy Associatcd presa.l

CHICAGO. January t4.-More than
1000 delegates. representing practically
every international union and central
labor organization in the country. at
here to-day which was called by the
international Workers Defense League
to adopt definite plans for. obtaining
Warren. *. Billings. now serving life
terms Tor murder in connection with
the hom san EraneisGT preparedness parade
That the radical labor element was
we'll represented was evident by the
strike TO enforce the demand for new
trials for the convicted men was en-
Enthusiastically chcered.
MEETING BEGINS WITH
ROW OVER ELECTION
The, meeting began with row over
the election of a presiding. officer in
the course of which one delegate vas
Chicago Federation of Labor. called
the meeting to order and introduced
tary treasurer of the international
Workers League. as permanent chair
man.
There were protests from half a dozen
delegates against this action. They
insisted that the delegates should be
Finally eject ii wa ase' decided &a Noan
should act as temporary chairman. and
shnt the ot Seiec'ion Of permanent pre-
the formal organization of the con-
gress.
TELLS OF UNSUCCESSFUL
EFFORTS FOR NEW TRIALS
Nolan then explained the purpose of
cessful efforts made to obtain new
trials for Mooney and Billings. He
1hres for cpnsd
dent Wilson for Federal intervention.
Another was to demand, the enact
ment, Of necessary legislation to make
In criminal cases where it is shown
conviction was based on perjury. and
the Seef ,hat the
general strike should not be used un
til every other means had failed.
should be taken by organized alb V bee
fore general strike is called. Nolan
said the fundamental rights involved
in the Mooney case were as important
TO labor as the questions being consid-
cred at the peace council in Paris.
W. BOURKE COCHRAN
PRAISES WILSON'S POLICIES
w. Bourke Cochran. of New York,
sons labor policies and made violent
attack OH the administration of JUS
,ice in the courts.
dent is that the Bolsheviki in Europe
can be quelled by food" said Attorney
COCHRAN. Il do not agree with him.
The only cure for Bolshevikism is to
give them justice. Bolshevikism means
rule by the majority. That does no,
sound unfair"
OF Mooney on perjured evidence, he
said. was judicial crime.
Ihe convention passed a motion d.
ident Wilson and Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
We BOTH FEEL DANDY SINCE
TAKING HIPPO cod; COUGH GONE

and it has helped him great deal.
too. SO with it all l have n great deal
to be thankful for in Hypo-Cod, and
gladly recommend it whenever 1 get
a chance" declared still another Of the
hundreds here in Richmond who are
taking and = praising this splendid
PREPARATION of Cod Liver extractives,
Syrup of Hypophosphites. Malt, Iron,
Wine and Wild Cherry Bark.
Mrs. ]. S. Woodfn, Gil South Laurel
Street. Richmond, is the lady who so
highly endorses Hypo-Cod above
Thousands Of other glowing tributes
to Hypo-Cod prove it to be the very
best remedy money can buy and a
great Improvement over the older rem
edies. 1t is SO nice to take children
are fond OF IT, and 1t agrees perfectly
with the most delicate stomach. Get
bottle tonight at Tragle's, or IL in
doubt, ask to see the Hypo-Cod repre-
sentative. We gladly ship Hypo Cod
anywhere on receipt of s1.20-TraEle's
Drug Store, $40 East Broad Street,
Richmond. Va.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
DORIS SURVIVORS ARRIVE
Gulf and Mail Liner, burned in Cuban
Waters, Lost Three Members
of Crew.
tBy Associated Press

tBy Associated Press.l
NEW ORLEANS, January 14.-SiX-
teen members OF the crew OF the
steamship Temple L. Dorr. of the Gulf
and Mail steamship Company. OF San
Francisco. which was abandoned
twelve miles off the Cuban coast on
January 3. with fire raging in her
holds. arrived here to-day on the
steamship Chal mette from Havana
Captain II. ~ Johanscn. OF San
Francisco. who was among those
brought here, and three members of
the crew. Fred Ruel. Norwegian
mess boy from Florida, known to the
crew as George" were drowned when
their lfeboat was dashed to pieces by
the heavy seas.
The Temple e. Dorr was a total loss
the ca ptain said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
broadway National Isnnl
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATES
FORM GREAT ASSOCIATION
of Twenty Common
"enths Seek TO Advance Busi-
nesN Interents.
IBy Associated Pres,.l

HsSOcidteu PTesS.l
Ne" ORLEANS, January I4.-Bus:-
ness men from twenty States COM
prising the Mississippi Valley terri
Tory to-day organized the Mississippi
valley Association for the announced
purpose OF advancing their commercial
agricultural and financial interests
with the motto american bottoms for
american freight" the association, il
was announced will work primarily
Tor advancement of foreign trade. and
next TO this will seek TO promote rail-
and water commerce on North and
south lines through the valley to re-
Ileve congestion on the east and west
routes,
The American merchant marine was
indorsed in one Of a series of reso!u-
TONS with the declaration that many
or the existing navigation laws are
tnrottling the commerce of the United
states. and require prompt and proper
supervision to enable the meeting of
worid-wide competition"
establishment OF agencies of Fed
erai reserve banks in foreign coun-
tries was urged in the interest of for
efgn trade. and the government also
was asked to furnish modern and ade-
quate bottoms for ports which mem
bers or the association desire to reach
through gulf ports. and to adjust
ocean freight rates to and from Next
co. south and Central America and the
West Indies.
John NJ. Parker. OF New Orleans. was
elected president
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
1900, 600 Men Killed
France Has Lost Equal Number
Wounded.

NEW YORK, France in
four years of conflict, to preserve
her own liberty and that of the
world, according to Andre Tardie,
French high commissioner to the
United States, has lost 100000
men killed and almost as many
wounded. America owes France a
debt of gratitude not only for this
great sacrifice, but also for the re-
ported saving of thousands of lives
in this country due to the discovery
by French peasants of a perfect
remedy for stomach and intestinal
ailments, the ingredients Of which
are imported from France by Geo. H.
Mayr, leading Chicago Chemist,
who sells it in America under the
name of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy.
1t is a simple harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal mucus
from the intestinal tract and allays
the Inflammation which causes prac-
tically all stomach, liver and intes-
final ailments, including appendi-
citis. One dose will convince or
money refunded. For. sale by Grant
Drug Co. and druggists everywhere.
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
Richmond Indy Wns Weak, Had Bnd
Cough, Lungs Sore, Couldn't
Sleep.
HELPED HER so MUCH
GAVE LITTLE BOY SOME

When l began to take Hypo-Cod 1
was good and sick I saw II advertised
and sent down TO the store for a bottle.
was convinced Hypo-Cod was what
needed. l was all down with a
bad Gold and had no appetite. i had a
dreadful cough and could get no rest
at night. / had pains across my chest
and coughing only made it worse.
was afraid l was getting into pneu
monia, but soon as l took Hypo-Cod
these symptoms disappeared. 1 now
feel better than 1 have in long time,
and one thing about Hypo-Cod-it
gives you such an enormous appetite 1t
makes the cost of living higher-but
don't mind that. Another thing, 1
have been giving it to my little boy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
PLAN INTERALLIED CONTROL
OF ASIAIIC RAILROADS
rnns-Siberinn and Chinese Eastern
Lines to Be Operated
Jointly.
tBy Associated Press.J

WASHlNGTON. january IL An
agreement for control Of the Trans
Siberian and Chinese Eastern railroads
by an interallied committee virtually
has been concluded. and Ambassador
Morris at Tokyo has been instructed
by the American government to pro-
coed to Tokyo to participate in the
working OUT of details.
4 Tokyo press dispatch says an un-
Outstanding has been reached between
Japan and the United States. the Koku
min Shmbu announces. apparently
with authority, regarding Joint control
Of the Chinese Eastern and Siberian
railroads. The plan, according to the
paper. includes the appointment Of
John F. Stevens as president OF the
operating board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
FIVE FOR REAR-ADMIRAlS
Naval Board of SeIectlon's Choice Of
Captains for Promotion Approved
by President.
INV Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. January 14.-Ap-
prevail has been given by President
Wilson to a report OF the naval board
of, selection recommending the promo
tion OF the following captains to be
permanent rear-admIrals:
Harold p. Norton. John D. Mcdonald,
Hilary p. Jones. Charles p. Plunkett,
Joseph Strauss.
Approval also was given recommen-
dations for promotion to the temporary
rank Of rear-admiral of Captains Ben
jamin G. Bryan, william L. Howard,
George w. Kline, Archibald II. Scales.
Vtrtor Blue, Frederick Brewster Bas-
sett, Jr., and Richard II. Jackson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
WILLIAM GROWING BEARD
IIirsute AppendnEe Makes Former
Kaiser Look Very Much
~ Older.
fRy Associated Press.l

= ANIERONGEN. january l4.--William
Hohenzollern is growing beard to
protect his. ear, which recently was
operated upon. The former Emperor's
facial appearance. therefore, is under
going radical change. Herr Hohen-
Zollern's affected ear is badly influenced
by the climate here.
SsThe former Emperor's beard Is iron
gray In color. and while Il is still quite
short, 1T makes Herr Hohenzollern look
older. The distinguished
fugitive shows improvement in health,
and is able TO continue his walks in
the garden of the chateau where he is
living
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
CAMBRIDGE COLBY QUITS
u. S. SHIPPING BOARD
Snys He Must Give Attention to Per-
sonnl business, Now That
War IL Won.
[By Associated Press. !

W WASHINGTON. January 14.-Bain-
bridge Colby announced to-day he had
rendered his resignation as a member
of the Shipping Board in December
with the request that it be given con-
sideration as soon as the work OF
the board permitted.
1t is not expected the resignation
will be accepted until the President
returns from Europe
Mr.. Colby declared membership on
tho board had entailed complete sac
ritice in his business, which he felt
he could neglect no longer. now the
is won.
His statement was made in DENY
ing reports that differences OF opinion
had arisen between Chairman Hurley
and himself.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
TO HELP REFOREsT FRANCE
American Forestry Associations ProFer
Accepted by French Government.
Plant Memorial Trees.

WASHINGTON. January. 14.-France
has accented the offer of tho American
Forestry Association to aid In reforest-
ing the areas in that country de-
vastated during the war.
A cablegram to this effect was re-
cefved to-day from p. 8. Ridsalc, secre-
tary Of the Forestry Association, who
is in Paris.
The .asso citation also announced that
h f.s g Of soldiers and sailors is Being
taken up In all parts Of the country.
It. Is also proposed to plant q me-
mortal grove on one OF the battle fields
81 France.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15
win 8ecome Trnde.men.

>, MUNICH. BAVARIA. January IL
Bavarian newspaper men have voted
unanimously to become a recognized
trade union. Application was made to
them as union. and a committee
was appointed to prepare a scale of
wages. This scale will lie presented to
the publishers for their signature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-15

Of Labor. In Paris It's approval OF the
sentiments expressed by Attorney
Cochran.
Tomorrow the convention will COM
plete Its organization by electing per-
manent officers and appointing COM