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Evening star., 1923-10-04
BRIDGE FALLS, HALTING I
I / LAKES GRAIN SHIPMENT
Stern Of One Vessel Narrowly Es-
capes Being Hit-Forty Craft !.
Held Up. (.
~ the As.ociat.d Press.

BY the Associated Press
MONTREAL. October 4,-- The
stream Of western grain pouring
into Montreal elevators by the water
route was suddenly damned, when
the Bascule bridge at VILE st. Pierre,
on the Lachine canal, collapsed. The
bridge fell q distance Of seven feet.
narrowly missing the stern of the
steamer Beauharnois.
Already thtrty.fve to forty grain
vessels have been held up by the
bridge. which blocks the only passage
to the st. Lawrence from the Great
Lakes
Evening star., 1923-10-04
DRIVER GETS 70 DAYS.

Joseph Douglas will servo seventy
days in jail following conviction on
two trafic violation charges yester-
day. After coiiiding with smother
car. he failed to make known his
identity. Seventy-four forfeited col
lateral for parking violations.
Evening star., 1923-10-04

The previous continuous flight rec
ord. 36 hours. s minutes, FL seconds.
was held BY Lieuts. Oakley Kelly and
The speed, records set by Smith and
Richter were announced at the time as
follows: 2,500 kilometers-17 hours,
80 minutes. A As seconds 5000 kilo-5
meters-21 hours, IL minutes: $500
kilometers-24 hours. 81 minutes, s
seconds: 1000 kilometers-2S hours.
minutes, 4S seconds; $500 kilo-.
meters--31 hours. 36 minutes, 20 Sec
onds; 5000 kilometers. 35 hours, Z
mintues, 28 seconds,
Evening star., 1923-10-04
U. S. FLYERS RECORDS
/, ARE MADE OFFICIAL
World Air Body Recognise. Flight
and Distance Marks Of 4.
:. Smith and Richter.
Hr the ,A.soeiated Pres.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS. October THE Interna-
tional Aeronautic Federation has. offi-
cially accepted the flight and dis
tance records made by Capt. Lowell
Smith and4 Lieut.. < John Richter.
United States Army aviators. on
August 81 and 2s at Rockwell Filed.
San Diego, Calf.
In addition to the duration record
of 81 hours. Is minutes. IL 4-5
seconds, the, federation has recog-
mixed six speed records from $500
to 5000 kiiometers. and
also $500 kiiometers long distance
flight.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
ANTI WOOD LEADER
WINS MAN|LAV0T
Quezon Made Campaign
FROM Sick Bed to Repudiate
Governor General.
BY Wireless to The star and Phiisdelphia Pub
lie Ledger. Copyright. 1874.

BY Wireless to The Star and Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger. Copyrigbt. 1879.
MANILA. October 4.--Ramoa Fer
mandez, Queson candidate on an anti
Wood platform. emphaticaliy won the
senatorial elections in the fourth dis
trict. including Manila. over Sumo
long. the democrat candidate and con-
sidered pro-Wood.
Figures 30 far received show. that
only 2o-odd per cent Of the possible
qualified electors in the district voted,
but Manuel Queson, from his sick bed.
where he lies q nervous wreck. or
dered a campaign to convince Ameri-
cans that all Filipinos repudiate Gen.
Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

Did You Know
That the knocking of the engine
when first cranking it is not neces-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

"Maybe YOU wouldn't believe 1t.
but long as I've been repairin'
automobiles there's always some
thing new to lcarn-and somcthin' |
like to pass along to car owners. if
they'll listen. Tor the past few
months I've noticed that customers
are doing Il lot of kicllin' because
some of my repair work doesn't last
It's had me puzzled. Told friend
Smith about it and he says. old Top,
you're Gettin' Old "Nonsense." |
says. SO | spent last night trying to
prove that ! was right.
Il got thinkin' about that job did
on Browns transmission. That S
twice I've put in Il now piston bear
ing, and twice the trouble has come
back again. / know | made Il good
job of il, particularly the last time.
Yet from all appearances | might as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

sarily warning Of trouble? If the
pistOns, or the rings, fit very snugly
and If the engine is cold-there will
be no lubricant on the cylinder walls
when the engine starts. Oil always
acts as a protective film and serves
to silence the moving parts of the
engine. Thus an engine under the
conditions in question will knock
little in starting, but as soon as the
oil gets on the job it should run
smoothly again. There Is nothing
to worry about, but it's warning
not to make the engine pull the car
until the oiing is functiOning
properly.
" That when using lubricating Oil in
the gasoline in order to prevent the
pistons of a new car from freezing
in their cylinders you should not
be alarmed if the carburetOr APP
pears to be leaking in number OF
places. There is always a certain
amount of leakage along the gas line
and around the carburetor, but when
there is only gasoline in the system
it promptly evaporates. When the
fuel is mixed with lubricating oil,
however. the latter in leaking out
does not evaporate, thus giving the
appearance of serious leakage.
Speed as You Stop
Twice as much traffic could be
handled by the average city If
speeds could be doubled-with safe
ty. This would obviate the neces-
sity of straining the imagination for
fanciful solutions to the presen,
traffic problem. There is no doubt
traffic could move faster than it
does, but such extra speed is not go
ing to be sanctioned until there is
assurance that cars con stop twice
as promptly as they do at present.
The paradox offered to motorists ia
that they will be permitted to travel
faster just as soon as they can stop
quicker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

in the window Of the FYneld r..
Co. Compared with the ord,n.
tire. this big General cord loot, ~
CULVER in Lilliputia.
1t Is the tire of tires--ths 90
father several times over OF 49,
tires. In plain language. n aa
General cord, 44x10 inches ana I
ranks as one of the largest nj y
in the world. 1t even oversh.da soe
the 40x8. the 38x7 and others ~
porting it in the window, wbich
themselves are OF no mean sic
fair idea Of the cost of this imm..!
"doughnut" may be obtained -:
the fact that for it's price Al ~
tires made by the same concern ~.
be purchased; it even costs 49,.
than a Ford touring car all comrssSy
There are 48 giant automohss..
using tires of this side. o..
pneumatics having one or m.
dimensions greater than this ~
36xl2, 40X12. 48X12 and 40xl4
particular General weighs over -!
pounds. As one interested specf.ss.
said as he looked into the windov q
Lord help the man who'd havs IS
change it on a muddy road in Mairss!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Closed Car Hints.

Since closed cars are Iocoming
such Il popular type it is time to
offer Il few suggestions as to how to
get the best results from them. 1t
should be recalled that the interior
/ of a closed vehicle needs to be kept
cleaner than that OF an open ear be-
cause it gets less ventilation. The
cleaning process should be done With
Il vacuum cleaner, not Il Whisk
broom.
The interior ought to be "fumi-
gated with an occasional spraying
of a mild disinfcctant, particularly if
any passengers with colds have been
aboard. Spraying perfume about the
interior is Il good germ killer, and
likewise tobacco smoke. The aver
age closed car usually gets a goodly
share of both, but it's sometimes
necessary to have Il general house
cleaning.
When driving with all the windows
closed watch out for that droWsy
feeling. It's Il little bit of carbon
monoNidc escaping from the engine
and the exhaust. Better to he Il
little cooler and not so close to
danger.
Use the shades frequently. and adj
just them 10 different positions. If
left in any one position for any
length of time they will fade in such
Il way as to leave marks. When
leaving the car for any length Of
time be sure to close the windows.
1t may rain. Also. a thief may
fid it an easy matter to slip his arm
through the opening and unlock the
door.
A new problem in many corr
cested cities is to keep from running
over the extra traffic officers at street
crossings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

steps off the top of the Woolworth
building. spreads his arms and says,
"l'll fly" He is more to be feared
because when his foolish faith goes
flooey he jeopardiZes a lot of other
motorists who have learned how to
handle their own cars. but not well
enough to escape the errors of others.
If new members to the driving
ranks want 10 apply the sclf-con-
fidenre principle to motoring let them
first learn to have faith in knowledge.
Let them believc-and believe it
with all their might and main-that
successful driving hinges on con-
tidencc in the fact that Il driver never
can be competent enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

A new problem in many con-
cested cities is to keep from running
over the extra traffic officers at street
crossings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Why Not Two Horns?

Two horns on each car would solve
represent problem and make motor
ing safer. In an emergency it fire.
qucntly happens that a loud horn
frightens pedestrians and defeats the
purpose of holnng. Sometimes an
accident can be avoided by an extra
loud horn. If the driver had his
choice of loud or soft in the matter
of horning his warnings would he
100 per cent more effective He
would not be likely to be caught with
n horn that wouldn't blow, for it is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
It's the very simplicity of the
easy-payment plan that makes it SO
hard.
Faith And FooIishness

It's the very simplicity OF the
easy.payment plan that makes it SO
hard.
Faith And Fooishness
Confidence counts for a lot in
driving car successfully, but it is
too often but step removed from
conceit. The present fad of believ-
ing anything possible if only one
has faith has grown to such proper
tons that the streets are beginning
to be cluttered with drivers who bow
to faith rather than facts.
The viewpoint of the other fellow
must be taken into consideration.
The man who has driven a car for
years. and who knows that the more
he drives the more. he needs to know,
regards this eXtravagant self-con-
fidence on the part of thousands of
new drivers as nothing more nor less
than downright foolishness. He has
much evidence that it is also Il
downright menace.
Any person who thinks that learn
ing to drive a car nowadays is mere
ly a matter of taking the wheel and
saying Il can" is running about the
same sort of risk as the man who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
by Beck

owner who has anything repaired.
Just fXin' some part Of the car
doesn't solve the trouble. II will
come back again if the cause isn't
removed. I've got new motto up
over nv bench now, and it reads:
The job isn't finished until you've
found the cause"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

well have SKINNED over it. I made
UP my mind that there was nothing
wrong with the job; the trouble was
/ did the wrong job.
.;:See what l mean? The transmission
the clutch or something is out OF
line on that ear. 1t takes it out on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Speed as You Stop
Two Triffic Tricks

Learn to drive at a point about
half way between the curb and the
center of the street. Many cities
have ordinances to compel cars to
drive as close to the curb as possible,
but this is not always common sense.
1t usually helps to speed up traffic
by clearing the center Of the street
for those who are in hurry to reach
their destination twelve seconds
sooner than necessary. but it means
that the slowcr-mOVing driver is in
greater danger of running into a
pedestrian who just happens to step
off the curb or around behind a
parked car at the wrong time. When
driving all the way out to the center
of the street there isn't much Oppor-
tunity to get by the car ahead Off it
stops suddenly. because there is
traffic coming in the opposite direc-
ton all the way out to the center of
tho street.
A safe plan when driving in close
traffic is to follow cars equipped with
rear bumpers. 1t is good insurance
against an accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
This Really Happened

A true story is told Of a car owner
who was forced to consult a repair
shop because his motor would not
stop II was such shock to the re-
pairer that he thought the car owner
had ON He suggested staliing the
engine as remedy. and let it go at
that. The. next day the owner dis
covered stray wire dangling behind
the instrument board. 1t touched
the terminals Of the ignition switch,
and thus completed the ignition cir
cult whether the switch was on or
off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

the transmission regardless of how
perfect that unit is. | should have
tried 10 find out what caused tho
transmission to go bad in the first
place.
This is just friendly tip. If it
applies to me It applies to every car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

The man who claims to know
nothing at all about a car is just
the one who will spread the news
that the repairer made a mess of
the job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

Being an "easy mark" makes the
easy payment plan all the harder.
Copyright 1923 by The Ullman
Feature Service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Observations.

The lady who drives can't agree
with the MECHANIC that cylinder No.
3 is missing" she is quite sure she
would have heard it fall out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
The Old Mechanic Saws:

the old story that nothing happens
when you're prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
BIRMINGHAM NEARING
 100000 MARK WITH POPULATION GROWING
City Takes 35th Place Among Leaders of United
 States

Blrminghams estimated popula- lation as of July i will be only 4,099 short of the 100000 mark. ranking the city S5th. instead of 36th among cities of tho United States. according to census bureau figures announced Friday in Wash ington.
 Southern cities generally show gains. Atlanta and Memphis being the exceptions. Atlanta's position is to remain S3rd, while Memphis is to be passed by Dallas, Tex, and New Haven, Conn. Fort Worth's gain is striking, going from 65th city to 51st city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
GENTLE BUT FIRM TREATMENT T0 BE'
 UT|L|TY'S PORTION.
Another Conference on "Jim Crow" Ordinance Slated
 For Monday

Gentle but firm treatment will be dealt the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company under the ordinance requiring O. separate en- frances and partitions in all street cars operated in Birmingham, mem bers of the city commission declared Friday. Lee c. Bradley and J. S.. Pevear, co-receivers of the utility, Monday will present further infor- nation on the company's condition. they said at the close or a conference Friday morning. The co-receivers told the commissioners the change of equipment required by the sordinance would cost $750,000, with an addi- tional s150,000 outlay for operating expense.
 President D. E. McLendon said Fri day night that he was willing to give the receivers ample time to make the required change, provided they showed a spirit of cooperation. Asked if six months would come within the definition of ample time," he replied in the affirmative. He said members of the commission would discuss the situation Saturday morning.
 Generalities were discussed Friday. according to Mir. Harrison, MT. Brad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

ley and MT. Pevear. Mir. Harrison said the jitney issue was discussed, the receivers asking for settlement of this issue In some manner.
 The commission merely wants re- lief of the condition which the or dinance is expected to alleviate" MT Harrison said Friday. We do moi wish to appear arbitrary and will work with tie receivers if they.sh a cooperative spirit. Plainly, they said Friday, the utility was not in financial condition to bear the ex- pense called for. Monday we expect to have a more detailed explanation of the company's financial status and the approximate cost of the change called for"
 Reporters were barred from the conference. w. J. Wynn, city attor- ney, the commissioners and the two utility representatives were the only persons admitted to President Me- Lendon's office during the discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
DEATHS

Miss Lola Price-Of 1709 Fifth ave nue, north, died at a local infirm- ary at o'clock Friday morning. Funeral announcements will be made later by Ridout.
 !, W, Haton-Funeral services for J. w. Haton. 37, of Lewisburg, who died Friday morning at his resi- dence, will be held from Walkers noon. Burial will be in Walkers cemetery, Brown in charge. He is survived by his wife, three chill dren and his father and mother. sam Joseph LOwenthal-Remai aims of sam Joseph Lowenthal, 3l, who died at his residence, 4S0 First avenue. Woodlawn. early Friday morning. will be sent to Atlanta at $50 Saturday morning by Johns for burial.
 Fred A. Vaughn-Remans of Fred A. Vaughn, 45. who died Thursday morning at a local infirmary, were sent to Ashville, Ala. by Vice Fri day morning for burial.
 J. A. WaIIScr-Funeral services for James Albert Walker, 37, who died chapel at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning, Dr. J. A. Bryan officiat- ing. Burial will be at Leeds ceme- tery. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife. Mrs. Malissa Walker: three children and four sisters. Mrs O F. Butler, Birmingham; Mrs Mau~ rice c. Hayes Wichita Falls, Tex; Mrs. J. E. Elliott. Leeds, and Mrs. Mozeile Collins, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
FEEL IRMINGHAM
 IS DONE STICE,

IS DONE lNJt SlIt It.
 WASHINGTON. April 6.-(Spe- cial. l.)-While in new population fig ures issued by the census bureau today Birmingham maintains its rep utation of being one fo the most rapidly growing cities in the United States, 1t is unfairly dealt with ac- cording to Alabamians residing here.
 In ten years, according to the official estimate, Birmingham will have a population of 235,7S6. That represents an annual growth of 5,698
 According to the estimate At lanta in ten years will have a popu- lation og 275106. That represents an annual growth of 7,449.
 Birmugha's annual growth from 1910 to 1920 surpassed that of At lanta and led residents of Birming. ham to believe that in 1a30 Birming ham would outrank the Atlanta metropolis.
 The estimated population of Bir- mingham today Is 195.901 a gain of 17,095 in three years.
 Atlantas population is estimated to be 222,963 g gain of 22,345.
 The estimate vas confined to cities of over 100000 population.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
LINDSEY IS FINED
Gets $50 And 30 Days For Reckless
 Driving

H. l.. Lindsey, 2412 Fourteenth street, north, driver of an automo- bile which collided with another at Seventh avenue and Fiftieth street at S:15 o'clock Thursday night, was fined $50 and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Henry T. Martin Friday on charges of reckless driv- ing and driving car while intoxi- cated.
 J. c. Vaughn. SIP Fiftieth street, north and J. w. Newberry of Repub- lie, occupants of the car with Lind sey, were fined S10 each on charges of disorderly conduct. AYresting Off, ficers F. B. EllZey, w. w. Ellard and other witnesses testified that the party appeared to have been drink ing. A large number of eggs were smashed in the car by the collision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

They're made of good quality madras-cut large and roomy and In sizes up to 46. You will find them cool and comfortable. Union suits the like of these ordinarily sell for considerably more. Our special price for M ems Day is only S9c each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

FIVE DOLLARS would be con- sidered very reasonable price for these hats. We consider them the best values in Birmingham at 3.45. You'll think so, too, when you see them. Any shape-any shade that you want-all new Spring styles and complete line of sizes of every style. Specially priced at 3.45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
GIVES WRONG ADDRESS CHARGE

William Martin, recently fined and sentenced in recorders court on speeding charges does not live at 4202 Avenue F, the address given officers. Mrs. F. M. Walker of that address said Friday he had once lived there, but had moved three months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
REMLAP WOMAN RESTING WELL

Mrs. Emma Wilson, Remlap, Alas who was severely burned when her clothing caught fire from the fire place at her home Tuesday afternoon. was said to be resting well Friday night by attendants at South High lands infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Creditors Bring Suit Against U.
 Quality Shoe Company

Quality Shoe Company
 An involuntary petition in bank ruptcy was filed Friday in the clerk s office of the United States district court against the United states Qual- fly Sfoe company. which is located on the second floor of the Jefferson County Bank building.
 The petition was filed by represen- tatives of the Lum- Sweet company, Thompson -Crooker Shoe company, and Hannahsons Shoe company, each claiming an indebtedness of sl,O4769, s423.75, and $50. respectively.
 John s. Coxe, local representative of the Perry Scott company of Chi cago, was named receiver by Edmund II. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
TIP. A. TO NAME OFFICERS
Post B To Hold Annual Meeting At
 Morris Hotel Saturday

Post B of the Travellers Protective association will hold it's annual cleo tion of officers a. o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Morris hotel.
 All members are urged to attend. A number of subjects of interest will be discussed at smoker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
PROBABLE TOTALS
 OF LEADING CITIES.

OF LEADING CITIES. WASHINGTON April 6-(By As sociated Press. s.)-The estimates fo the leading cities in the 100000 clas in 1920 show. probable totals as 0 July 1, 1923 as follows. New York. 5.957.625. Chicago. 2.SS6.121 Philadelphia, 1,922,7S8. Detroit, 95,66S. Cleveland, SSS,519. St. Louis. sos, 1853. Baltimore, 773,S50. Boston. 770,400. Los Angeles, 666,853. Pittsburg, 612,4 San Francisco, 539,05S. Buffalo. 536,71S. Milwaukee. ASA, 4,595. Washington, not estimated. Newark, 43S.699 Minneapolis, 409,125. Cincinnati, 406.312. New Orleans, 404.575. Kansas City Mo. 351.S19. Seattle, not estimated. Indianapolis. 340.sS2. Rochester, 317,S67. Jersey City, 309,034. Portland, ore. 273,621. Denver, 272,o31. Toledo, 26S,33S. Columbus. O.. 261 ,0S2. Louisville, 257,671. Providence. 2t2.37S. St Paul, 241,S91. Oakland. 240,0S6. Akron, not estimated. Atlanta, 222,963. Omaha, 204,3S2. Birmingham, 195,a01.