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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
ENJOYS HER SMOKE
Sitting ON STEEPLE
Just as Good a Place as Any De.
ClareS Miss Schmidt, Artist

New York, Aug 23.-Clad II
paint-smeared smock, white liner
trousers, white shoes and stockings
Miss Wilhelmina Schmidt OF Den,
mark, climbed the steeple on st
Marks church in the Bewery today
to do cement frescoe work on the
structure.
Her Titan hair, unbobbsd, was re.
strained by broad band of silk
From her lips dangled cork-tipped
cigarette which she had paused in her
ascent of the towering scaffold tc
light from match scratched man
fashion.
Il never was dizzy in my life," she
remarked. -
Miss Schmidt, student of t he
Royal Academy of Copenhagen, came
to this country three years ago from
Denmark. The reputation her fres-
Goes gained in New York won her the
contract for decorating the towering
spire.
"Why should people gather in the
street to stare?" she asked. Il al
ways smoke when work. European
girls think nothing of puff when
they feel like it, and I notice Amer
lean girls smoke over their coffee
cups.
What difference does it make
whether the puff is taken on the tym-
panum Of church or in some Broad
way restaurant" .r
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
TWO men SERIOUSLY
INJURED AT WORK
Hartford Negro Loses Arm, Local
Man Has Compound Fracture

Officials of the Stanley Works are
at loss today to explain in just what
manner William Turner of Hartford
and Benjamin Roderick, Portuguese
negroes of this city, became injured
so badly yesterday afternoon that
Turner lost an arm as a result.
So far as has been learned the
men were working about straight
ening machine, when Turner got his
left arm caught in the machine while
Roderick got his right arm caught at
the same time.
The men were given first aid treat
ment at the factory hospital where
DR.. v. C. Garner found Roderick suf-
fering from a compound fracture of
the right forearm and Turner to have
badly mangled left forearm. The
peculiar nature of the case is that
both men were injured in almost
identically the same part of the arms.
The injured men were taken to the
New Britain General hospital in the
new hospital ambulance. Dr. McPher-
son of Hartford and DR.. Garner of the
Stanley Works found that nothing
could be done to save Turner's arm
and it was amputated at the elbow.
Roderick will not lose his arm, but
Is suffering from bad break.
Roderick resides at Cemetery lane,
New Britain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
LARGEST AIRPLANE
FLIES SUCCESSFULLY
Darling Bomber in Air Is Minutes
on First Trip

Dayton, o.. Aug. 2s.-The Barring
Bomber, worlds largest airpane, took
off from Wilbur Wright field at about
$50 o'clock last night after several
minutes preliminary tuning of the six
Liberty motors by mechanics. The
big plane rose easily from the ground
after comparatively short run and
in few minutes was about 1000 feet
in the air. Aerial experts who are
witnessing the fight say the ship ar
pears to answer perfectly to the con-
trolls and motors seem to be func-
tioning smoothly
Circles Over Field.
The ship, after circling over the
field apparently well in hand, started
off from above the field in fight
toward Dayton. First plans were for
the plane to sail Immediately above
the field on it's test fight to be ready
for an immediate landing in an emer-
gency, but the pilot plainly was so
confident of his ship that he took The
big craft over the city.
The plane travelled at the rate of
80 miles an hour, aerial experts said.
The Bomber, following a 25-mile
swing through the air, made a perfect
landing at GAS o'clock last ave- ling.
The big ship took off on it's epoch
making flight at 6:1S.
Walter Henry Barring, designer of
the huge craft, was one of the crew
of four men who manned the ship on
its maiden flight. Lieut.. Harold r.
Harris and M. S. Fairchild, of
McCook field, piloted the Bomber.
Douglas Culver, McCook field me-
chanic, was in charge of the engines.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
Irish REPUBLICANS
WOULD GUST BRITISH
Ii De Valera Faction Wins in
Election Move Will Be Made

London, Aug. 2S.-An insight into
the program of the Irish republicans
in the event the De Valera faction
wins in the elections next week is CIV
en- in manifesto published by Peter
Mckinley republican abent in Done
gal, according to the Belfast cores
pondent of the Morning Post.
Assuming that the republicans win
majority in the Dali, the manifesto
says that among other things they will
take possession of the legislature and
will form ministry, probably with
the support of the laborites. They
will ignore the treaty and everything
that implies British supremacy, in
Guiding the general, whose
salary will immediately cease.
The irregulars continues the mani
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
GERMAN MEETING
Closing Session Of Society Encourages
Teaching and Talking Language
Resolution Aimed at X. X. X.

Milwaukee. Aug. 23.-Organizations
whose programs include anti-Catholic
agitation and state laws which pro-
hibit the teaching of German in the
public schools were the target of the
German Catholic central society reso-
lutions passed at the closing session
OF the national convention.
A resolution interpreted as refer
ring to the Ku KluX Khan. stated
that the society deprecated the
growth of "un-American organizations
parading as patriotic in our
various states"
Other resolutions expressed salts
faction at the efforts being made to
reinstate the German language in the
public schools and urged German
Americans to cultivate the use of the
German language in the family circle
as much as possible.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
CONTINUED PROSPERITY
OF U. S. IS CERTAIN
j. H. Barnes Points Out Facts in Con.
nection With Favorable Business
Outlook Here to Insurance Men.

Buffalo, N. Y. Aug. 23.-Julius III
Barnes, president of the Chamber OF
Commerce Of the United States, In
an address before the National Asso-
citation of Insurance Agents here yes
terday spoke optimistically of the fu-
ture prosperity of the country. lie
pointed out that in the last few
months the nation has recorded its
largest pig iron, steel ingot, crude oil,
automobile and truck production.
IF the conditions under which this
vast national progress has been Gre
ated can be preserved and continued"
he declared, I'VE need not greatly dis
trust the opportunities for our chill
dren or our children's children. We
should not, however, remain silent
when theorists in public life propose
OF displace the sturdy philosophy of
individual reliance with the easy So
cial theory of the care of the state
"Organized business should be
sigilant to challenge such encroach-
ments upon the American philosophy
of absolute fair play and equal OPP
portunity," Mr.. Barnes concluded.
James l.. Case of Norwich. Conn.,,
delivered his annual address as preei-
dent. 81,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
Civilians Rehabilitated
For Average Cost of 5000

Washington, Aug. 23.-Disabled
civilians are being rehabilitated and
returned to gainful pursuits under the
provisions of the federal rehabiita-
ton act at an average public cost of
5000 per case, it was announced today
by Harry l., Fidler vice-chairman of
the federal board for vocational edu-
cation. approximately $4,000 dis
abed persons it was reported have
been rehabilitated since the passage
OF the act in 1920. +- .y
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
Passed Standing Trolley,
Youth Pays Fine of S25

Charles Schmidt, Is years of age,
of Sunrise. avenue, was fined SIS and
costs when arraigned before Judge
William C. Hungerford in police court
this morning on a charge of passing
standing trolley car on West Main
street on Friday of last week. Schmidt
entered a plea of not guilty. Prose-
cutor Joseph G.. Woods presented the
states case.
William Gubbins, motorman of a
west bound trolley, testified that
Schmidt was travelling east and pass
ed his car on the wrong side. c. B.
Parsons also said that he saw an
automobile pass the trolley in which
he was riding after it had stopped at
South Burritt street. William Wilbur
also said that the machine passed the
trolley.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
PRESS In GERMANY
ON FRENCH ANSWER
Recent Note Makes No Progress To-
ward Settling Reparations
Tangle, Says Paper.

BY Tile Associated Press.
Berlin, Aug. 2S.-Reparation.-
German press generally regards the
French reply to the British reparation
not as ,nfavorable, considering it as
marking no further progress toward
a solution of the reparation problem.
The Tabeblatt denounces Premier
Poincare's attitude toward passive re-
sistance and declares it is not a fact
that such resistance, was started to
protect the interests of a few capital
lists.
The Boursen Courier concludes
from the note that France needs
money as otherwise M. Poincare
would not recommend that Germany
raise foreign loans for the payment of
reparations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
GOES AFTER MADDOCKS
County Detective Tomanio Has REQ.
uisition Papers for People Involved
). in Roxbury Murder.

Torrington, Aug. 23.--County De-
tective Anthony Tomanio left this
morning for Albany, where he will
present to Governor Alfred Smith
acquisitions by Governor Charles A.
Templeton for the return to NConnec-
ticut of Harold and Viola Maddocks,
who are wanted in connection with
the murder of Wasie Trinyle.
Maddocks and his wife were ar
rested in New York on a forgery
charge. Detective Tomanio will bring
them from New York to the county
Jail at Litchfield one at a time.
Trinyle was a resident of Waterbury
but his body was found in Roxbury.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

festo will reduce the army to 5000 or
even to 1000 men, substituting VOL
unteer force. \ They will cut the sal
aries of judges and other officials.
They plan neither TO acknowledge nor
respect, the dispatch adds, any inter-
nal boundary in ireland and will call
upon England to evacuate the har-
bors and observe the three-mile limit
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
CHINESE CAPTIVE ESCAPES.

Halifax, N. S., Aug 25.-Darcy
weatherbee of Halifax, captured by
Chinese bandits while attempting to
explore an overland route from Bur-
ma to Picking several weeks ago, has
escaped from his captors and is being
escorted by Chinese troops. to Tall.
said telegram received today by his
brother here. 49,. ........
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
GIRL MUST ANSWER
FOR BOBBED TRESSES
Salvation Army Captain, Also a
Swimmer. to Appear Before Com
mandcr for Cutting Hair

Chicago, Aug. 2s.-Captain Mildred
Olsen, rs, of the Salvation Army, who
served in France during the world
war, today was en- route to Lake
George, N, Y. in answer to a sum-
mons to appear before Commander
Evangeline Booth for ruling
whether bobbed hair constitutes .
breach of the discipline of the orr
ganization Captain Olsen. who is
an expert swimmer had her hair
bobbed because it interfered with her
diving.
Salvation Army officials here re-
called that during the war Mary
Booth, niece of Commander Evan
geline Booth had her hair bobbed and
was ordered by General Booth to re-
main in Paris until it grew long
again.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

Lancaster mirfers used to believe
that they must not wash their backs,
as water weakened that part of the
body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT REPORTS (Prepared by the National Safety
 COuuCiIA


 1. No matter how trival or how serious 1t may be, get the facts about every accident in which your car is involved. These facts should be writ ten on paper at once, for they may be of great value to you, your em- ployer, or to your insurance com pany.
 2. The important points in such a report include:
 a. Name, sex, and address of i'm jured persons, other drivers, and wit nesses.
 b. License numbers of other cars involved.
 c. Exact location / of accident (street, house number, etc.).
 d. Date, and time of day or night.
 @. Weather conditions Grain, snow, clear, dark, etc.).
 f. Street conditions (dry, wet, as- phalt, brick, etc.).
 g. Nature and extent of accident (persons injured, damage to prop erty. another or your own car, etc.).
 h. Circumstances of accident cles involved, were horns used or proper signals given. etc.).
 i. Whose fault.
 j. A pencil sketch showing as much detail as possible.
 3. In case of accident, do not hesi- tate 10 give your name, address, name of the car owner, and license num- Der to any one who may ask.
 4. If an accident happens, keep your head and do not leave the scene of the accident until you are justified in doing so. The driver who runs away after a person has been killed or injured is almost invariably pro- nounced guilty. Drive the Injured person to the nearest doctors office or hospital. and report at once to a policeman or at the police station.
 5. If you are held over for coroner's inquest, yor, may be re- leased on bond. While out on bond, 1t is best not to make any statement to any one except your attorney. Be sure to appear for coroner's inquest lat the exact time specified. If held for grand jury, you may again be re- leased on bond. Do not fail to re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
PICNIC HAMS TREE;
 UNIQUE TIRE SALE
Mccormack Brothers Tire De- partment Hold Sale All
 This Week

Whom the news of the Ham Sale" first spread up and down the row it was thought that perhaps Roy Kay, manager of the tire department at Mccormack Brothers, had formed a coalition with Tom. Tom, the Pipers Son. and was, perhaps, the receiver of Toms stolen goods, for, they req soned, how can it be possible that Roy can sell good Firestone and Old field tires at such prices as he's been uuoting. and give away a nam with each tire sold. Regardless or the man ner in which the hams were procured although it is authoritatively de- clared that it was through per fectly legitimate arrangement with Armour < Colt is nevertheless fact that tomorrow and every day this week the purchaser of Fire stone or Oldfield tire from McCor- mack Brothers will be given fine Armour picnic ham as premium. Roy insists that this plan Is much better than saving trading stamps, soap wrappers or cigarette coupons, as you get your premium when you spend your money, and enjoy 1t as you use your purchase.
 In speaking of this novel adver- tising scheme, Roy Kay declared that It was DouHu to go BOoQ because ne was convinced that first grade, fresh stock, fully guaranteed tires of the unprecedented quality of these two brands had never been sold at such low prices as now prevail.
 So come in this week and get your self pair or a quartet of delicious picnic hams and at the same time supply your tire requirements at the present low prices, for while the sale may not boost the price of tires, such heavy demands will likely boom the pork market. You get a ham no matter what size or type the tire you buy so this offer is broad enough to include every motor car owner in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CLUTCH. TRANSMISSION AND
 


 DETRIMENTAL Prepared By the National Safety
 Council
 1. The clutch transmits or discon- meets the power from the engine tC' the transmission. It permit the en- zine to pick up it's load gradually. 2 ta.y llSeep sthe foot off the clutch unless you are shifting gear Rid ing" or slipping" the clutch should be discouraged Unnecessary pres sure on the clutch wears the clu@h mechanism, makes clutch surface smooth, and may cause the clutch to overheat.
 tb.l Clutch seldom need adjust ment except with reference to floor boards. Pedal should have # inch clearance in every direction. Noisy gear shifting is generally due to clutch not being Thrown out" far enough.
 9 The transmission transmits power from the clutch through the .differential to the rear wheels. The auctions which provide increased leverage and additional power for starting and climbing hills.
 (a.) Keep transmission well lubri- cated. Use. a good transmission oil or semi fluid grease. Heavy grease WILL not ClTCuldLe lHrOuRn bearings. Oil level can be determined by re- moving screw plug inside of trans mission case. Oil should be renewed about. every 500 miles; case should be filled until oil flows cut plug hole.
 (b.) Gear teeth in transmission are sometimes broken off by throwing in clutch too suddenly, by shifting speeds rapidly when the engine and car speeds are not equal, or by acci- dentally shifting into reverse when the car is moving forward.
 B. The differential is a set of gears which equalizes the power between the two rear wheels when they are going at unequal speeds. When turn ing a corner. the outside wheel travels faster than the inside wheel.
 (a.) Turning corner Cn two wheels may damage the differential due to the unnecessary spinning of one of the rear wheels.
 (b) On chain drive trucks keep the two chains adjusted with equal tension; otherwise, differential will be worn necessarily.
 (c) It is essential that the differ ential be properly fabricated.
 A. Universal joints are used to in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
To Keep Springs From Breaking

To Keep Springs From Breaking
 Use rebound clips.
 Tighten spring clips.
 Load the car properly.
 Replace all broken parts.
 Clean frequently to prevent rust.
 Drive carefully, especially on rough roads.
 Apply oil and graphite between the leaves.
 Grease cups on the steering gear should be turned up at various in tervals.
 To make both surfaces of carbure- tor and intake gaskets alright, they should be sealed with shellac. All wiring terminals should be in- spected at least once month. Iln- proper or defective wires and con- nections cause the majority of auto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

To determine whether automobile drivers use caution when approach ing railroad crossings, officials of the Long Island railroad made a surprise" chec1up at various cross ings and decided that the motor driving public is slowly learning to- be careful. Of 2,935 automobiles checked up, the drivers of 2,356 crossed the tracks carefully, either approaching the crossing cautiously or stopping, looking and listening. The rest were classified as careless, reckless, and intoxicated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
PROPERLY SEATED PISTON RINGS

When new rings are applied to the pistons, they should be lapped in so that they will fit the cylinder wall tightly and evenly all around. First put the rings on the piston and then move the assembly back and forth in the cylinder, using an abrasive mixture to assist in seating the rings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
A TIRE TIP

Painting tires with liquid rubber, to which whitening has been added, gives them an attractive appearance and helps to preserve them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
THE STEERING MECHANISM

The principal points of wear in the steering gear are in the gears at the lower end of the steering co., umn and the steering knuckles. They have little motion but it is constant and there is considerable racking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

crease the flexibility of the drive shaft, Usually the drive shaft Is in several pieces, joined by universal joints. They permit free rotation of the pieces of shaft even though they are not in an exact line with each Cther
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1923

press against the hole in the pipe After having applied the soap to the damaged tube, bind the soap to tho tube with rubber tape. This will hold until the pipe can be properly re- paired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
Dangers Of "Leaf skidding.

Motorists should beware Of Teal skidding." In the late summer or early autumn the falling leaves oil hard-surfaced roads furnishes a spe-s cial hazard In wet weather, the water remaining under the leaves when the remainder of the roadway is dry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MOTORS AND THEIR CARE
FnnneI Fnr The Rntterx

Always use a glass or rubber fun the battery. Metal tunnels are con -' ductors of electricity and are liable to ruin the battery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
FAN-BELT PRECAUTION

"A loose fan-belt prevents the water from being properly cooled, and it is we'll to look over the fan belt occasionally to see that it is properly frightened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

When brakes howl" or squeak when applied, it is due to the brake Things becoming worn so that the heads of the rivets holding the lin ings to the bands strike the drum. Remove the bands and sink the rivet heads below the lining. If the lin- ings are too thin, renew them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
IMPORTANCE OF SPRING CARE

Proper care of the springs of a motor car not only reduces the de- terioration of the motor and it's chas- sis as well as the body, but also adds materially to the mileage ot the tires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
Getting The Most From Tire.

While the four tires on a car rarely wear evenly, it is advisable to change them around from time to time. In this way they are caused to wear out thoroughly before being sent to the discard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
ABUSE OF TRANSMISSION GEARS

Gear teeth in transmission are sometimes broken off by throwing in the clutch too suddenly. by shift ing speeds rapidly when the engine and car speeds are not equal, or by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CYLINpER oIL LOGIC

An automobile owner should re- member that too much oil is almost as bad as too little, If the oil level is too high, too much oil will get up on top of the pistons, and lot of trouble will follow. But too little oil is worse, as it may result in scored cylinders, seized pistons, and bent crank shaft. Watch the oil gauge and keep the system properly filled.
 CARE FOR LADY AUTO MECHANIC
 Women motorists who do a consid-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

port for your trial at the exact time specified. An attempt to evade the law is always construed as an ad- mission of guilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
Concerninr Batterv TermiuoIs

Use metal terminals on battery wire instead of merely winding the barred ends around the binding posts. Special terminals hold better and give better contact. If no terminals are used, however. the wire should be passed around the post so that the tightening of the binding nut will tend to wrap it more closely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

[ erable amount of work about their cars will find an admirable costume as follows: A large kitchen apron fastened in the back. and buttoned tight around the wrists, completely covering the shoes, an old pair of gloves, and cap fitting tightly over the hair. In this garb, they will be entirely protected from dirt. SAFETY RULES FOR THE STREET
 Do not trail street cars too closely. Make sure street car Is not com ing when starting out from the crub.
 Avoid speeding to get ahead of street car when other cars are parked at the curb.
 To get ahead of street car, make sure it is well to the rear before cutting in front.
 To get ahead of street car, make sure it is we'll to the rear before cutting in front.
 Observe the law and do not pass street car while it is taking on or discharging passengers.
 Be watchful of street car making curve, so as not to be hit by ts~ swing of the rear end.
 Avoid crossing in rear of street car. Other cars, unseen, may be coming in the opposite direction.
 Aviod parking cars near street car curves in narrow streets, so as not to be caught "in the pinch
 The lighting system of most cars will draw from eight to ten amperes an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

mobile fires Keep all electric wires and cables dry and clean, because dirt, oil and moisture are liable to cause a short circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

A Good Temporary Repair
 For an emergency gasoline pipe repair, common soap has proven very satisfactory. Take a small piece and