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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-24
was Wen. KNOWN Here.

Baron Kato was eixty-fOur years
old. He was weIl.knoyEn In the
United States having headed the
sJatGfleee delagatinnL II the -WaAtl-
iTaat0n conferences.
The Baron came OF family in
humble circumstances He entered
the Japanese naval school and at the
outbreak OF the Russo japanese war
he had risen 80 rapidly he was in
command Of a squadron.
Commanded Squadron.
Kato utilized his opportunity in
the Russian war with brilliancy that
made his name a household word in
Japan. His squadron engaged and
defeated q much larger Russian force
In the battle Of Tgushima.
In 1915 Kato became minister OF
marine in the Japanese government,
He became Premier In June 1922.
although he was incapacitatod by
illness much Of the time since then.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-24
COTTON CONCERNS FORM
$3o,OOO,OOO MERGER

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Aug. "a
Two Of the largest cotton manufac-
turing concerns in Rhode Island
are united in the merger of the
Jenckes Spinning Company and the
Manville Company.
Capitalization Of the new com
pany known as the ManVille.
Jenckes Company, is given as $780,.
00O, 900. The new company con
trolls nine plants in Rhode Island
and one in North Carolina, and en-.
ployS $4,000 workers.
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Baron Kato Well known Here,
Where He Attended Arms
Conference.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-Baron To-
mosaburo Kato, premier Of Japan
and former admiral in the Japa-
nese navy, is dead, said . dis
patch from Tokyo today. He had
been i'll for some time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-24

burg. but DR.. w. Oliver McLane, who
examined him, found he must have
died almost instantly.
Sheriff Peter Mcfarland and two
deputies went to the scene of the
shooting as did also States Attorney
Fuller Barnard, jr.. and Acting
County Coroner Oliver II. Bruce.
The mine where Porter was EN-
ployed is working "closed shop" and
1t is said Porter could not have in
CURED enmity of strikers, so motive
for the shooting is unknown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-24
$500 VOLTS ENDS LIFE
OF FARMERS MURDERER

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. "a
Unflinching to the very last, John
w. Owens, Little River County MUIR
derer, at sunrise today was cleo
trocuted by 2,5OO volts in the States
chair.
Owens was convicted Of murder.
ing q neighbor farmer -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-24
Devils Grip" Malady
Makes Alarming
Gains In Va.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. "a.
approximately 700 cases of
the so-called devils grip" in
Virginia were reported to the
State board of health today.
So far, however, no deaths have
been traced to the malady.
Between sixty and seventy
five cases were reported in
Richmond, several in the valley
OF Virginia and others in widely
scattered sections of the State.
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Mrs. Edward Springer re-
ports that the above ad
brought many inquiries,
and she was able to make
one satisfactory sale al
ready.
A three.time ad in The
Washington Morning Her
aid, Washington Evening
Times and Sunday Morn
ing Herald, reaching 750..
900 readers could hardly
miss many prospects.
Phone Your Wants to
Main $500
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Bringing Buyers!
Poultry and Pets

COLLIE Pups-Pedigreed stock, mos. |
old; reas. 1406 Decatur N. w. Col. $3.50 |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BUICK BREAKS ALL
 OF PREVIOUS RECORDS

All previous records for production of automobiles by the Buick Motor company were exceeded On December 2S, when the Buick plants at Flint and Detroit built 1.2S5 Buick automo- piles. This figure should not be con fused with that of 1929 cars shipped on October 30. Production and ship ping records are not the same.
 This number of cars were buiItsin the two above mentioned plants and the figures do not include proAuc- ton of the Buick Canadian plant.
 More than twelve hundred cars were shipped and driven away from the Flint and Detroit plants of the Buick Motor company on Friday, December 29.
 This heats the best previous day in the history of Buick. October 2S, when 1929 cars left the plant. It is but one more record added to the many that Buick has hung up this year. Coming in December, prover. bially the dullest month of the year in the automobile business, it takes on added significance.
 Incidentally it qualities General Sales Manager E. T. Strong as real prophet When MT. Strong was asked early last fall when there would be lull in production. he replied.~ q think it will continue at top speed all winter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
SALES IN FLEETS 0F
 HUDSON AND ESSEX
Large Users Find Cabriolet Particularly Useful for
 Their SaIeSmen

Sales of cars in fleets has recently become habit with Hudson ana Essey. A. R. Pryor, the local distri- utor. is showing types of cars which have been sold in fleet orders.
 First in popularity" says Mir. Pryor. eis the Essex cabriolet, a popular type that affords all-season and all-weather protection, and is an ideal car for individual transporta ton. It is particularly useful tC salesmen. The Sun Maid raisin grow CTS of Fresno, Cal, recently bought single fleet of 60 of these scabriolets for its statesmen throughout the country. while New York state public utility has a fleet of cars and 1t declares them all-around the nc st economical car in the world.
 Tn addition to the cabs, all types of Essex cars have the qualities of economy and durability, with low up- keep, which makes them ideal for large owners. If cars of larger ca pacity are required, the Hudson sup plies the same qualities. Les Angeles county. Cal. has bought within tons for official use. It's latest order was for IS Essex and a Super-Six All these cars, which supplanted three other makes formerly used by the county for official business, are now in service. This fleet grew from a single car, bought tC use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
[. R. M|NH|MNE II
 |S SALES MANAGE R

The many friends of Minnie" as circles are congratulating him upon well deserved promotion to the pos ition of sa1esmanager for Garth Holcomb Motor Company, studebaker dealers. He is one or the best known automobile men in the business, a man of exceptionally pleasing per sonality and ability, and deserving in every way of the responsibility that has been placed upon him.
 J. H. Holcomb expresses himself as immensely pleased with the splendid record that Minnie" is already malx- ing and say that he finds 1t difficult to keep in cars on account of Min hinnets activity in the matter of find ing new homes for Studebaker cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
COLUMBIA OWNERS ARE' PLEASED BY SERVICE

Many of the Columbia owners. some of whom have been driving Co., lumbia cars for the past three or four years, have complained that Young Russell Wier, manager of the Wier Brothers Chauffeur Yourself company, has been in the llmelight of columbia glory long enough and that they, who have been driving Colum- bias, with smiles. thousands and thousands of miles, ought to be given an opportunity to tell the public, how much they have enjoyed the wonder full service of their Columbia cars.
 If our repair shop had to depend only on the revenue derived from the repairing of Columbias." states Mr Darby. of the Ewart- Brewer Darby Motor company. we wouldn't be able to even furnish screw drivers to an invisible corps of mechanics.
 While we do take off our hats to the sagaeity and wisdom and choice. and wonderful business ability of Mr. Wier. we want to thank those Columbia owners who have been driving Columbias for years for coming to the front and asking that they be referred to, as a help to us in selling Columbias, and to help others get real automobile value"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

Buick sprang an eleventh hour sur prise at the New York show by in- troducing new sport roadster mounted upon the four cylinder chassis.
 The new model, which is very smart, indeed, has everything com n,only associated with types of it's character, with plenty of nickel to adorn it's rich red body. Its nieheled parts include the radiator, windshield wiper, transmission control, emer- gency brake lever, running board guards, deck rails, hood fasteners, running board binding and binding for the khaki top.
 It has drum head and cowl lamps, motometer, with dumb bell radiator cap; beYeled plate glass adjustable windshield wings with very access- ble adjusting nuts on inside of post An adjustable rear vision mirror is there to thwart the wary traffic cop.
 There is a ventilator in the top of been very energetic putting up road signs, protecting the members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
AUTO CLUB OFFERS \ NE w SERVICE ID. ALL |TS MEMBERS.
Now Possible to Secure Auto mobile Insurance Through
 New Department

The Birmin gham Automobile club has recently notified their members and friends of a new department in the clubs activities. It has been the constant aim of the president, Charles G. Davis, and the directors associated with him, to give to tho automobile owners of Birmingham and vicinity the utmost in club ac- tivity
 The new department of the club is an insurance feature for their mem bers. After an investigation of more than six months, the insurance com mittee, composed of Judge Joe c. Hail, Leo K. Steiner and Harry " Coffin, recommended that the club establish this department. It is now possible for the members to secure 3 standard participating policy on their automobiles and trucks at 90 per cent of the standard rates, cov- ering fire, theft, collision, property damage and personal liability. An additional saving will result to the members through the participating feature of the policy and this saving at the end of the year, based oh past experience, will be at least 25 per cent additional
 It is the aim of tRe club to give prompt and satisfactory adjustment of all claims, cutting out unneces- .sary red tape and delays generally attendant upon the settlement upon an automobile accident.
 The president, MT. Davis, is most optimistic regarding this new fea- ture and feels that It will result in greatly. increased membership to the club. as the small annual dues charged include membership in the An erican Automobile association, free road and touring information, not only from the Birmingham club, but from automobile clubs estab- United States.
 The directors of the club have also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
w. H. YOUNT IS BACK
 WITH STUDEBAKE FIR.

The latest addition to the per- sonel of the Garth Holcomb organiza- tion is W. H. Yount, who has re- turned to the job of selling his flaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
TO TREBLE OUTPUT IF ENBACKER
Phenomenal Success of the Organizations First Year
 Due to Merit

There Is one car, exhibited for the first time at the last New York show, that has made unusual history dur ing the past year, and which IS shown at the current exhibition in Grand Central Palace. 1t is the Rickenbacker Six, designed and built by Capt. F. V. RiclSenbacker and his organiza tion in Detroit. Last January the Rlckenbacker had just gotten into production and was not eligible to space in the nationad exposition, but in, recognition of the achieve ments ofs Captain Rickenbacker it was unanlmousl'- agreed to lower the bars.
 In that month the company built 27 cars, increasing production steadily until a total of 5000 cars were completed during the year, and so successful has the automobile been that production figures for 1923 are being trebled; 5oo000 ad- dition square feet factory space has been taken over, and advanced engl- ineering ideas exhibited by Rleken- packer for the first time last Jan uary are shown on other cars at the show, especially the tandem fly wheel, which eliminates periodic vibration in the Riekenbacker.
 A strodg organization of 55 dis- tributors and 375 associate distribu- tors has been built, including many well known retired automobile men who re- entered the business with the advent of the Rickenbacker, and not a few officials Of other factories lett their parent organization, with few changes in the entire dealer organ ization during the year.
 Such a first year history is most remarkable, for with every new car the opposition of skeptics is notice- able. But with the Rickenbacker this was not true to any degree and it was impossible for the cTsanfza- ton to build enough cars to meet the demand at all times until addi- itional production facilities were in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MAKE FRIENDS

From Forbes Magazine.
 In dictating your letters, it may be well for you to remember these wise old words: sweet language will multiply friends and a fair speaking tongue will increase kind greetings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

the cowl, adjustable from the instru- ment board, which also carries a wfite face speedometer, oil gauge. ammeter and combination switch. There is also ventiIator control. The steering wheel is walnut and so are the control lever and horn but ton.
 The trimming is in specially em- bossed leather to match the body. There are notably liberal storage fla cilities, including pockets in each door, one of which is used for side curtains; large compartment for packages back of drivers seat, spa cious luggage compartment in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

years and is thoroughly familiar
 with the line. This new place Is sr 1920 Third Avenue Bessemer,. where spacious quarters have been sscured and modern equipment installed
 Here Studebaker owners can be' sure of service in Bessemer, a $ well as in
 Birmingham. Mir Thomas says he has come to Bessemer to stay and has a real automobile establishment and not merely show room and an office as is the case with most auto mobile representation in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

been very energetic putting up road signs, protecting the members through it's legal department when unjustly accused of violating traffic laws, directing and sponsoring good roads and fair legislation. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BURKS SERVES WITH AUTO ACCESSORIES

Start the conversation Mir Burks (Jimmie) states to his many friends and customers that he is now able to serve them anything from Good year tires and tubes to flexible spout oil cans. in the tire. tube and auto necessity department of the Ewart-Brewer- Darby MQor company. They are handling everything for the convenience and needs of the automo- bile driving public. says MT. Burks. and you will fiffu a welcome there that will make you feel as if "Dr Jack" had prescribed for rNyou. Call on Us for anything >at any time. We are there to assist you in every way. and day by day" says MT. Burks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
.STUDEBAKER DEALER
 OPENS IN BESSEMER

Garth -Holcomb Company local Stu debaker distributors announce the opening of a leadership for Stu, debaker cars in Bessemer. This branch is under the direction of J. Fl. Thomas of Jasper, Ala. Mr. Thomas has handled Studebaker cars for some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

orfte car. the studebaleer Yount was formmerly an enthusiastic booster for the studebaker when with the Con- solidated Motor Company, but for some time past has been with an other automobile firm in Birming- ham. He has now retuned to the task of selling Studebaker cars and says that he has lost none of his enthusiasm and that he finds it not very hard job to Induce prospects to pass over depsoit for the pur- chase of a Studebaker car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

rear deck with flush type door pro- vided with lock.
 Other features that round out the completeness of this new model NodolH39. 1t is designated-are remov- able toe and floor carpets, spare wheel carrier, right-hand gasoline tank filler, beveled glass back cur tain light, waterproof side. curtains with clear visIon windows and signal pocket.
 The wheel base is 109 inches, tires 31x4. Regular wheels are wood with Houk wire CT Tuarc disc optional.
 All in all, this new Buick fourSa Is exceedingly nifty.
The Washington times., 1923-07-16
CHINA Wedding
BELLS To RING
IN CAPITAL.
5,s-E "H 49,
Romance Of Helen Now and
YeW Char, Both of HonoluIu,
Will cuIminate Here.

Miss Helen s. N. Now, nineteen
years old Chinese maiden. pretty
as the proverbial lotus flower. &C.
companied by her husband-to-be,
Yew Char applied today for mar
riage license at the Courthouse.
Both are natives of Honolulu of
Chinese extraction, but proclaim
with pride that they are Americans.
The girl has been In this country
two years attending the Virginia
Intermont College at Bristol, Va,
wher Yew Char said. he had sent
her to become thoroughly Ameri.
canied.
Miss Now was attired in a sky.
blue, silk dress of Chinese cut,
with pink flower embroidery, while
he fiance wore conventional Ameri-
can clothes. He has letters of in.
PRODUCTION from the Governor of
Hawaii as wei as the mayor Of
Honolulu. =
Char is attending the photo
graphers. convention here. and
after the marriage ceremony iithe
young couple will make a tour of
this country in their automobile.
The Rev. George F. Dudley of
St. Stephens Episcopal Church will
perform the ceremony. Miss Now
is at the Grace Dodge Hotel.
The Washington times., 1923-07-16
(. OF c. BAND WILL LEAD
PARADE TO CARNIVAL

District officials Of the Knights
of Columbus have given their per-
mission for the knights band to
lead the parade tomorrow evening
from the Knights Of Columbus Hall,
on Tenth street northwest, to Con.
zaga College. North Capitol and 1
streets, where st. Aloysius' Church
will hold e special carnival for the
Knights of Columbus: and their
families.
Members who wish to Join the
parade are requested to assemble
at the hall not later than 7:45
o'clock. The line of march will he
south on Tenth street to I, east on
to North Capitol, and north on
North Capitol to K street, where
public concert will be given.
The Washington times., 1923-07-16
CAMP GOOD WILL NEEDS
$1,000 FOR BUILDINGS

Approximately $1,000 is needed
to complete construction and euujp.
ment of buildings at Camp Good
VIII, in order that hundreds Of sick.
~ Washington children and over.
worked. destitute mothers NAV no
given a rest from the torment Of
summer life in Washington alleys
and the poor sections of the city
The camp budget, II was q,
nounced today by John Joy Edison,
chairman, stands, as last year. at
$I9 500. and to this sum has heen
added $4,000 for unprovided baIance
for construction and equipment at
the new site of the camp in Rock
Creek Park, of which about haIt
has been raised.
A new party Of $50 mothers and
children was taken to the camp ~.
day for a two weeks stay. OnIy
especially delicate and underweieb,
children can be given a longer sfav
under the present congested condj
tions at the camp.
The Washington times., 1923-07-16

Chief Watson Also Reports
That Low Pay Has Caused
Shortage Of 16 Men

Though the District fire depart
ment now is almost entirely mo-
torized, replacement of certain
apparatus is an urgent need,
Chief Watson, returning to his
desk from a weeks leave, de-
clared today.
Watson referred specifically to
some ten converted engines, for
merly horse-drawn and now hauled
by tractors. They are worn and
out Of date and should be with
drawn from service in favor of
new and far more efficient ma
chimes, he asserted.
Short Is Flrefighters.
Chief Watson also revealed that
the department is now short
eighteen firefighters, q condition
which never has occurred before in
his memory. He instanced this as
emphasizing the need for higher
pay which will be pressed, upon the
Forthcoming session of Congress II
the commission on the budget acts
favOrably upon recommendations
from the municipal government.
Hitherto, Chief Watson said, the
department has always had fairly
ample list of potential appointees,
as the result of rigid mental and
physical examinations, and posi-
lions on the force have been con
sidered most desirable. There Is a
dearth of availables at this time
however.
Touching on the campaign
backed by civic and trade organiza.
tons for installation of a high
pressure water system in the down
town area, Chief Watson expressed
himself as entirtly in favor of this
valuable adjunct 10 nrefiahting.
He declared, however, that such
installation would not mean that
engines now stationed in the area
would be, at once available on calls
in sections outside the heart of the
city.
This apparatus. he said, high
pressure system or no, would be
held as a second line Of defense ex-
cept in the case of real conflagra-
tons in the residential districts.
The Washington times., 1923-07-16
PRISONER AWAITING THE
WAGON BITES OFFICER

Arrested for alleged drunkenness
and disorderly conduct, William
Smith, colored, was awaiting the
patrol wagon at Connecticut ave-
nue. and Newark street northwest
last night. Suddenly he turned
upon Policeman w. M. Saunders Of
the Sub-T station and made an in
eIIectual attempt to make a get
away by biting the officer.
he Is charged with an additional
case OF assault. Sanders was treat.
ca at the drug store at the corner
OF connecticut avenue and Porter
street.
The Washington times., 1923-07-16
MAN, BELIEVED BAIL-BOND
JUMPER, IS ARRESTED

Willis Nelson Douglas, thirty
four, alias Harry Daniels, alias
VIII s. Harrison, of 1241 Tenth
street northwest, was arrested early
this morning by Detective Sergeant
Alligood. Douglas Is said to have
jumped bail bond here in 1918
when he was arrested for an al
legged theft of an automobile.
When his finger prints were scru-
tinized this morning by Detective
Sergeant Fred Sandberg 1t was
found that Douglas was wanted in
Florida. His record shows that he
escaped from a State road camp
at billiard, Fla, December 20, 1919.
AT the time he was serving an
elghteen-month sentence for aiding
a prisoner to escape. A reward Of
$lOO had been offered by the state
OF Florida for his capture.