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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04
FRANK EVANS

Frank Evans aged years. died Sunday
evening at 80 o'clock at the Elizabeth
Duncan hospital from injuries received
FRIDAY Afternoon in an airplane accident
The little boy was on the sidewalk in
front of Coplons garage when the engine
eff the airplane was being tested inside
the garage, and his injury was caused nv
being struck bv a piece of metal from the
propeller which was precipitated against
the floor.
He was carried to the hospital, and from
the first his condition was considered
serious on account of the loss of blood
from a severed artery i. the right leg
Sunday morning blood poison has develop
ed. and his leg was amputated. death
resulting late in the afternoon. He was
the Youngest Of a family of seven chill
dren. being survived by his mother. Mrs.
M. f. Evans, three brothers. BENJAMIN,
Ed and George; three sisters, Misses
Stella. Pearl and Lilly Mae Evans. Funer-
al services will be held upon the arrival
of relatives. with Rev. L. F. Stansell.
officiating. Interment will take place a..
Brighton cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. c. NJ. Alfred.
aged &c years. We're held from the resi-
dence 1909 Fifth avenue, SUNDAY after
noon at o'clock Mrs. Alfred died late
Saturday afternoon after an H.
ness of several weeks The services were
conducted by Rev. w P. Price. assisted
by Rev W. L. Monk, Following the serv-
ices at the residence, interment was made
at Brighton cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04
Serbian Prince Accepts
Resignation of Cabinet
Nv A..oei.tsd Press

Paris. August 3-Prince Alexander of
Serbia has accepted the resignation OF ms
cabinet
The Serbo Croatian impending resigna-
tion became known last week. but no
details concerning the reasons for this
action have been forthcoming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04

Arabian skins coming into the wor Id
markets through Egypt and the Sudan
originate exclusively in Jedda and
places in the vicinity of Mecca. They
embrace cattle hides. sheep skins, goat
skins and camel hides. and are gen.
orally dry sailed. Arabian hides are
limited in quantity; the quality. how
ever. IL excellent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04
AT THE MOVIES
MARGUERITE CLARK-CoLoNIAI

Dainty Marguerite Clark will be the
attraction at the Colonial today and
tomorrow in her delightful feature
production, Miss George Washing ton
declared one of the most delightful
pictures this popular little star mas
ever made
There's a laugh and a heart throb
every second it is1said, in Miss George
Washington"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04
THEATRES

THEATRES
Lyric-Keith vaudeville.
Loew's Bijou-Loew's vaudeville
and feature pictures.
AT THE MOVIES
Strand-Catherine Calvert and Eu-
gene O'Brien in 'grhe Fires of
Fate"
Trianon-Florence Reed in THE
Woman Under Oath"
Alcazar-"Better Times"
Colonial-Marguerite Clark in Miss
George Washington"
Rialto-Kitty Gordon in play
things of Passion"
Princess-Douglas Fairbanks in
THE Matrimaniac."
Odeon One-Marie WaIcamp in The
Red Glove"
BASEBALL
ickwood-Double header; Barons
VS.. Volunteers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04

A small fire occurred Sunday afternoon
at the residence of G. c. Marine on the
corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty
seventh street. caused from a spark on
the roof. Little damage was caused to
the property.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04

a large nummber of spectators to the
landing field. The field was changed to
lot across the street from the former
landing place. and was found to be more
desirable on account of not having so
many trees with which to contend. The
airplane has been put into good condl-
ton and was thoroughly tested by an ex-
perienced man from the Curtis manufac-
turing plant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04

The community sing was held at the
park Sunda~ afternoon. and attracted
large number. The orchestra was very
generous in playing several numbers In
addition to those on the programme. In
the absence of Director B. l.. Micheal-
son, who is III, the songs for everybody
were directed, by C. w. Riley in a splen-
did manner
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04
ANTE-TUBERCULOS|S
ASSOC|AT|ON|SSUES
APPEAL FOR FUNDS
Work of Institution Ham,
pered by Lack of Funds.
Movement Under Way
to Enroll Members

great campaign is on for funds for the
anti-tuberculosis association. Nobody
knows the burden of caring for patients
when the money is lacking TO pay the
bills, except those in charge.
Daily appeals for admission are being
made There are now 26 free patients in
the Red Mountain sanatorium, who
defray part Of the expense and five whose
friends meet the whole cost.
Members are urged to renew their pay
ments. More members should be enrolled.
A countrywide movement is on to enroll
5000 members. The annual fee is $l.U
or more. Sustaining members pay S1.Oo
month: contributing members $500 or
more annually.
Whatever goes unpaid, we must take
care of the tuberculosis work." said one
notable citizen. Does the association do
any good?' some one else asks. The an
swer is another question: Does it do any
good to take 30 or 10 infectious cases and
place them where they won't infect any
one? Does it do any good to shelter the
children of 30 homes from the contagious
disease of a relative? Does it do any
good to set man free from attendance
on his sick wife SO that he can go back
to work? Does it do any good to keep
patient eight months and send her away
strong and happy so that for six years
life without recurrence of the sickness
Does it do any good to take men who
broke down with tuberculosis in the army
or navy and help them back to health
AN EPIDEMIC HERE
The following letter has been sent out
which is explanatory:
Dear Sir: There is no epidemic in JEFF
ferSon county except tuberculosis? There
are over 5000 persons here at the present
moment afflicted with this terrible dis
ease. II amounts to ar epidemic.
The Anti-Tuberculosis association OF
Jefferson county is the only defense be-
1t is doing the work.
The city gives not one cent. The county
is paying only part of the support of is
INDECENT patients. This is about one-fifth
of the monthly expense. 1.-THE other four
hfths must be met by friends of the work.
good citizens. Do you fully realize your
duty?
The association needs more members.
needs them now. in every part of JEFF
ferson county. If you are member, are
you paid up? If not, will you enroll
again? If so, will you be its champion?
Will you secure ten new members?
The income is wholly insufficient. More
work is calling to be done. Expenses have
increased over 40 per cent Additional
revenue must be had or the Institution
closed. Which will you choose? We are
Inviting you because we know you are
going to help.
Please fill up the enclosed blank and
send it in with your check, also make
your check generous. Above all, don't
delay Mr. Dilly-Dally brings us woe.
We thank you in authorization of your
help. We commend to you this work
strong, well-managed, but inadequately
supported
Yours for the good of all,
REV. GEORGE R. STUART.
REV. j. E. COYLE.
REV. MORRIS NEWFTFTD,
REV. HENRY NJ EDMONDS,
CRAWFORD JOHNSON,
MURRAY BROWN,
W. NJ. COSBY.
SOLON JACOBS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04
AIRPLANE FLIGHT

The airplane of the Alabama Airplane
association made number OF flights over
the city Sunday afternoon, and attracted
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04
MEMBERSHIP BLANKS

The association should have 5000 m en-
hers at least Annual membership $1.e0
a year. Sustaining membership s1.00 a
month or 5000 a year. Contributing men,
bership $500 A year or more.
To the Anti-Tuberculosis Association OF
Jefferson County.
Enclosed please find my membership
fee and donation of s.. My correct
address is given below. I shall be glad to
help secure for you more members in
this vicinity. Please send me blanks for
this purpose. I append also list OF
those who. believe. will gladly enroll as
active members. Send me sample copy
of the Blazer.
Name ...................... ..............
Street ..............
Postoffice ...................-......
P S. believe that the following per
sons should be asked to join tht associa-
ton
Name Address.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04

try was generally lower than the May
level.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04
LODGE MEETINGS

The regular meeting of the Bessemer
Oddfellows will not be held OF. Tuesday
evening on account of members attend
ing the grand lodge meeting to be held
in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04

Bessemer Lodge No. ass will hold a meet
ing Monday evening when much degree
work will he done. A copy of resolutions
from the Olive Hill. Ky, Lodge No 629
on the death of Allie c. Steiger will be
read. Mr. Steiger was mentioned with
the highest esteem
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04

ETHEL CLAYTON COMING
The last half of the week the Strand
will screen the presentation of Roger
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04

The marriage of Miss Myrtle Lowery
and Mr.. W. v. COPELAND was solemnized
at the residence of the brides parents.
Twenty eighth street and Twelfth avenue
There were a number of rela tives and
friends present to attend the wedding.
and the ceremony was performed by Rev
I. F. Swallow at 5 o'clock. The groom is
business man of Birmingham and the
couple will make their future home ir
that city
Miss Vernon Hayes left Sunday morn
ing for York. Ala, where she will visit
relatives.
Mrs. B. ]. Sanders and children are the
, guests of Mrs. j. H. Hall at Moundville
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-15
Care of the Inner
Tubes Is Tmportant

Motorists should be cautioned
against using too much tale when in
sorting inner tubes in castings. There
are several powders for keeping the
Vuoe from sticking to the casing,
among these being soapstone, graphite
ana tale, but the use Of too much of
any OF these proves disastrous and a
collection of substances in one place
eats into the rubber If, on the other
hand, no powder be used, it will be
only a short time before the heat
generated will cook the tube.
DIFFERENTIATION is equally injurious
to tubes. When the under-inflated
tire passes over a stone both casing
and tube are jolted against the rim
and sooner Or later leak will develop.
All tires should be inflated to the
standard prescribed by manufacturers.
II tire debates suddenly the car
should be stopped immediately, as con-
must slip circumferentially, ripping the
valve stem out and tearing the tube.
sand IN casing is another cause
of the ruination of q tube. It often
happens that motorist while repair
ing a punc.ure on road, permits the
tube and casing to pick up particles
which create friction later and
eventually tiny holes assert themselves,
which will scarcely show when the
tube is submerged in water. Then
the motorist runs to the dealer and
charges him with selling porous tube.
Putting understood tubes in castings
is a common fault. This strains the
tube, makes the expansion all one
sided on the tread side of the tire
and generally results in a blowout.
Sunlight is a natural enemy of inner
tubes. The sunlight, or any bright
light for. that matter, dries out the
tube and makes it brittle.-B. +.
Goodrich Rubber Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-15
Fire Around a
Car Not as Bad
As 1t Appears
How to Act When Things
Are Blazing; Keep Cool
and Grab Your Extin-
guisher, Experts Advice
By Vim. H. Stewart, jr.,
President Of The SteWart Automobile
School

And so my car burned and was a
total loss, since I carried no insur-
ANGEL" That was all I heard of the
conversation, but it brought forcibly
to mind the constant danger to which
car is subject and how little most
people know about fire. Usually they
run about aimlessly without doing any
good and sometimes positive harm. OF
course fire cannot be fought without
some means, but even when the means
are at hand they must be applied
properly.
In case Of fire around the car
buretor the first effort should be to
get the engine started. By running the
engine with the throttle wide open
some of the fame is drawn into the
manifold, where it will do no harm. The
gasolene should then be shut off at the
tank so as not to feed any more into
the carburetor The suction produced
by the engine on the spray nozzle will
soon remove the danger if the supply
is shut off at the tank.
If there is burning gasolene on the
ground it will be useless to put out the
fire above until the one below has been
stopped. The car should be pushed
back or run under it's own power. This
requires nerve, but there is very little
danger so long as there is not a ho
! fire underneath the tank. The move
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-15
ment OF tbs car will make the flames

naent OF ths car will make the flames
brighter, but this is not dangerous.
Then an effort should be made To
smother the flames, which is another
way Of saying that We must keep the
air away. The best means for this pur-
pose is the liquid~fire extinguisher. AS
this fire gun" takes up very little
space one should be carried on every
car. Always direct it at the base of the
flames. The draft carries the vapor up
around the fire and prevents the air
from reaching it. But do not use sand
on any part of the engine. 1t will do
no good but will get into the mechan-
ism, which must then be completely
disassembled and cleaned, AN expen-
sive process. Sand is invaluable in
fighting a gasolene fire on the floor, as
it absorbs the gasolene and builds up
protecting cover which keeps the air
away. But never use it on any part of
an engine.
An ideal place to have fire, If the
term ideal" may be used in this con-
,nection, is around the carburetor of
"V" type engine. Here it is closely
confined and the gas given off from the
liquid extinguisher is not blown away
Start from the front near the fan and
work back. In fact fire here may al
most be allowed to burn itself out.
ignition wires and apparatus may
readily be replaced, if damaged, but
the real danger is in setting fire to the
dash and SO continuing to the rest of
the car.
There is little danger from the
vacuum tank. If this tank is full the
atmospheric valve will be open. and if
the tank is empty the suction valve to
the inlet manifold will be open. In
either case the pipe to the main tank
is open SO the vacuum tank is always
vented in two places to carry off any
pressure. There is absolutely no dan
ger of flame running back through
the supply pipe to the main tank, so
you have nothing to worry about con-
corning the vacuum tank.
Water, which is so useful around
other fires, is absolutely useless with
!gasolene, as it gets under the burning
liquid and spreads. Sometimes fame
around carburetor may be eXtin-
guished by dashing q bucket of water
over it, but there is danger of spread
. ing the fire on account of the mud par
under the car. Then again, small fire
may be smothered with q laprobe, bu
the liquid extinguisher should be the
main defence. 1t should be fastened
III some inconspicuous place to avoit
theft, but should be instantly acces
sible.
So keep cool, grab your extinguisher
and save your car by applying tn
J chemical contents intelligently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-15

this gradual engagement. In leather
faced cone clutch, when the leather be-
comes hard the engagement is sudden,
you have gripping clutch and jerky
action. 10 prevent and remedy this
the leather must be made soft by ap-
plying neat's-foot oil OR castor oil.
When There's Too Much Oil
On the other hand, too much oil will
make the clutch slip, with the result
ant loss of power. Sometimes oil will
ooze in from the engine or transmits
sion gear case and make the leather
greasy. On the road the best thing to
do is to shake in some French chalk
tale or fuller's earth to absorb the ex-
cess oil and dry the surface. Use it
sparingly. In the garage it is better to
gasolene dries the leather too much.
The plates of the dry multiple disk
clutch usually are faced with asbestos.
Ordinarily there is an opening in the
bottom of the clutch housing to permit
any oil which works in from engine or
transmission to drain off instead of
greasing the plates and facings. 1t
is very important to keep these free
from oil, for that will make the clutch
slip and if it be allowed to remain
too long may become sticky and pre-
/ L
they begin to slip and are found free
from oil, it may be possible to over
come it by increasing the spring ten
sion; usually it indicates that the fac
ings are worn and should be replaced.
At the service stations plates with
facing attached may usually be pro-
cured, the old plates being turned in,
obviating the particular job of rivet-
ing on the facings. You cannot do q
satisfactory job by cutting your own
facings. The material comes only in
clutch sizes and shapes, and even if
your cultch is old and out Of make
the facing manufacturer can supply
you with the right size.
If this type of clutch grips and there
is not a lot of sticky oil on the plates,
a trace of oil applied to the facing
will ease it; be careful, for too much
will make it slip. Use drops, not
squirt from the can.
Treating the Wet Clutch
The wet multiple disk clutch runs
in oil, usually the bath connected with
the engine. 1t does not require much
care other than to clean it out with
kerosene when the crank case is
cleaned. If it slips there is nothing
to do but tighten the spring, or to
loosen it if it grips and is not dirty.
If in a separate housing not connected
with the engine oil supply and there
is slipping, a little kerosene added to
the bath will help; when it acts harsh
add heavier oil. If the disks are sticky
and the clutch releases slowly, wash
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-15
''l3" Figures In
b Tie Result of
{ InterclubRun
Chicago and New York gAu.
tomobile Teams Are All
Even-~Hoodoo'' Mum.
Der Plays Important,Para
BY C.sE. T. Scharps

II took almost4as long to decide the
results of the intercity' automobile re-
liability contest between teams of the
New York Athletic Club and the Chi
cago Athletic Association as it did to
run the contest itself. The inexeperi-
ence of the observers assigned to the
vague as to be valueless, and, al
though only one man of the Chicago
team incurred a penalty in the two
DAYS driving, and a number of the
New Workers. were penalized, it was
found that the points were about
equally distributed in totals.
So the committee in charge decided
early yesterday morning to call the
event draw, and on behalf of the
New York A. c., w. Irvine Tickling.
captain Of the teaml, agreed to accept
an invitation given by Samuel E. Hib-
ben, the Chicago captain, to run the
next contest for the Rickenbacker
trophy next year in Chicago.
It was not particularly satisfactory
. ending to the competition, which would
have come out a whole lot better, no
doubt, if it had been more expe.rtly
handled. Also, interclub contests ;<>>
an old story in Chicago, and the Chi
cagoans we're clearly more serious
about winning than the New Workers..
The tour, at least, revealed one in
teresting condition. That is, in two
days Of driving atea better than aver
age touring rate, ,over roads of all
kinds, Including a climb over the
Hoosc Mountain and driving on sew
eral bad detours, the only mechanical
adjustment made on any of the auto
mobiles was the tightening of fan
belt on one, not a very large opera
ton. The penalties given in every case
were for lateness or not:~complete &C
quaintance with thearules.
The trip had the effect .of bringing
together the Chicago and New York
motorists in closer relationship, and
it was obvious that good fellowship
feeling prevailed. 1t gave the Chi
eago men better idea of the quality
Of the roads in this neighborhood, and
they promised good deal severer~test
fer the New Workers whensthey should
come out to Chicago.
1t happened to be the fortune Of the
writer to make the trip to Greenfield
and return in a Packard twin-six,
driven by the Chicago captain, Mr..
Hibben. 1t was practically new car,
with less than 1000 miles on the
speedometer, and new to him, because
ne is the driver of single-six Pack
ard at home. In addition, the car car
ried the heaviest load in the tour, hav-
ing six men and baggage, weighing
not less than 1900 pounds. The car
performed very we'll for Mr.. Hibben.
particularly in pulling over the noun
tain.
incidentally, it was his thirteenth
club contest, and the competition con-
GUIDED with the run on Friday, the
18th. Moreover, June 13 was the ff- |
ty-second birthday Of F. J. Wagner,
the starter, and every one knows that |
81 is 10 times 4. In spite of all this,
the only misfortune was that the trip
ended in tie, caused by penaliza-
ton of thirteen points against one of
the Chicago drivers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-15
Cementless Patch Makes
Handy Road Rena;rs

Many motorists are unaware how
simple matter 1t is to make tenn
porary repair of a puncture. The
United States Tire Company says that
the invention of cementless patches
mas removed the terror from punctures
which occur when garages and tele-
phones are not close at hand.
The "cementless" patch bears that
name because no cement has to be
used IN order to apply the patch. AS
matter of fact, the patches are al.
ready smeared with the necessary gum.
and all that the motorist has to do
IN order to have well-gummed patch
available Is to tear from the surface
OF the patch covering of cambria
which guards the sticky surface until
the patch is used.
If the shoe has not been badly
damaged attention need be paid only
to the hole in the inner tn be. The
surface of the inner tube around the
puncture with a piece of sandpapcr.
This will make the patch adhere bet
ter. Then pull the cambria facing off
the patch and moisten the sticky sur
face with rag dipped in the gaso-
line tank. This moistening makes the
cement more "tacky," or sticky. Then
apply the patch. The next step is to
put the patch under pressure. For
this purpose ones foot may be used
or the tube may be placed under one
of the wheels of the car
This patching should be considered
only as temporary, but sometimes such
patches will wear week or two with
out slipping. If the case is badly
damaged, the motorist is advised by
the United States Tire Company to
put in a fabric patch. This patch fits
inside the casing and laps over under
the bead, and is thus kept in place.
These patches prevent blowouts and
further weakening of the casing and
will serve for several weeks if ncces-
sary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-15

out the entire clutch with kerosene
and put in new oil.
Modern clutches have incorporated
with them clutch brakes. Usually
pressing the lever further after the
clutch is released operates a brake
which prevents the clutch from spin
ing and makes shifting gears easier.
The adjustment must be kept right,
for if the action is too quick it will
stop, the clutch and actually make
shifting harder.
The bearings of the clutch pedal
and linkage also need to be oiled oc
caslonally and be kept clean if you are
to have easy action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-15
Twas Ever Thus

Americas postwar appetite for
motor cars seems to be Unsuitable. we
can sell 'em!' is now the joyful cry OF
automobile row from end to end. And
then the dealers chant in lugubrious
chorus: But we can't get 'em to de-
liver" says William c. Poertner, presi-
dent of the Poertner Motor Car Com
pany, Inc, local distributors for
National and Scripps- Booth cars.