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Evening star., 1924-02-24
Clear Thinking, Great Factor
In Safe Driving, Is Lacking
Unintentional Thoughtlessness, Increas.
ing AUTO Toll, Held Worse
Than Recklessness.

to him the moment he sounds his horn.
but Is promptly caught of his guard
when they reveal the fact that they are
stubborn enough to dare him to run
them down.
Then. to reverse the situation. the
driver is likely to run into trouble in
assuming that the man who steps in
his way is stubborn. The pedestrian
may be deaf!
Drivers Of modern cars have far less
to think about in the matter Of con-
trolling the mechanical units Of the
machine and for this reason 1t Is hoped
that they will avail themselves of the
opportunity to concentrate upon the
matter OF better reasoning on those
problems OF traffic and safety which
now present themselves in far greater
numbers and with greater frequency.
When a driver is questioned follow
ing an accident, his excuse. provided he
is at fault, invariably hinges upon the
TACT that he didn't use his head when
the problem was presented to him.
Many drivers insist that they erred
because they didn't know, but with
the majority it is a question of not
thinking. Il never thought Of that"
admits the driver when asked why
lines.
a favorite excuse with the automo-
bile driver, and one which he invari-
ably hands the other fellow" Is q
plain confession of bad reasoning. Il
thought you were going to turn this
way" he says, thereby admitting that
he failed to think of the possibility
of the other fellows failure to think
properly.
Accidents will be greatly ninimiz-
ed when, and only when. drivers
come to think of the limitations OF
the other fellows mind and ability.
In addition to thinking out their own
problems clearly.
Best Drivers Never Surprised.
a competent driver fails to be sur
prised at anything another driver
simply because he considers the pos
sibility that the other driver cannot
be expected to think OF him. AS mat
ters stand there is entirely too strong
a tendency to assume that the other
driver is giving his responsibilities
ability he is thinking only from a
very narrow and dangerous angle.
Recklessness falls in the same cate
CORY with unlntentional carelessness,
though it is far less frequent
When 1t occurs one analyses it as a.
thinking process is keener than 1t
really is. He doesn't imagine for a
minute that if something happens he
might meet his doom. On the con-
trary, he believes that he will be able
to think and act quick enough for
any emergency.
Thoughtlessness is the greatest OF
motor driving habits, because 1t is
the most constant Naturally its
elimination would result in the
greatest increase in safety.
The motorist won't lost anything
by, thinking so, anyway!
Copyright, 1924. by the ullman Feature
Skevlce.)
Evening star., 1924-02-24

petently handled In order to produce
the most satisfactory impression To
DO his share in encouraging safety.
IL Is only necessary to stress this
who imasines himself immune from
necessity for Improvement will sec
that the salesman is superior driver
ana want to emulate him
Discourage Csreiessneas-
The automobile trade does much
to discourage careleSsness, and
through a. clear understanding Of the
value of safe driving to the industry
in generab..it is believed that the
developing its work of urging reck-
less minded persons to turn over a
new leaf.
"a local salesman recently turned
up the throttle on good piece of
road He said he wasn't selling speed.
just reliable transportation. He said
that assurance of speed ability wae
necessary only as a means Of de-
car. He informed the prospect that
tho speed of the car could be salts
factorily determined by driving II
at thirty miles an hour and noting
the fact that the throttle was only
the car standing still and the engine
running at speed equivalent to sixtv
miles an hour vibration was hardly
noticeable. The prospect was salts
fed that the car could do everything
he might demand of it. and no risks
were taken
Hopes TO Set Example
TN a number Of instances pros
poets have been surprised to fpd
that, in trying out q car, they made
the salesman very uncomfortable. A
lot Of people who think they are
good drivers reach a new conclu
sion in the matter when a salesman
sits beside them and starts direct
ing them what to do.
IF the automobile trade does no
more than awaken the motorist to
consciousness of his shortcomings
the W. A T. A feels that it will be
doing its share toward reducing pre-
ventable accidents to minimum.
More than that, however, it hopes to
produce more permanent results bS
setting an example to be followed by
the conscientious driver"
Evening star., 1924-02-24
PLANS NEW PROGRAM.
Mitchell Motor Company Recr-
ganizes staff.

The Mitchell Motor Car Company Of
Racine, Wis, successor to Mitchell
Motors Company. Inc, is preparing to
carry on an extensive program of fu
ture operations. l.. II. Bridgman. re-
Gently elected president, states that
formal announcement of the entire
plans Of the new organization will be
made within a very short time.
The Mitchell plant will still be locat-
ed in Racine, notwithsta nding all re-
ports to the contrary. A number of
the old Mitchell executives have. been
retained, but. in addition. there have
been brought into the organization
some of the best known men in the
industry, among them Dallas z. Win
slow. sales manager. who for several
years past has been prominently iden-
tined with the sale Of Dodge Broth.
ers' motor cars.
Repair parts and service for all
models made by the Mitchell oEgani-
zation will be furnished, as usual, di-
rect from the factory.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
WORTH REMEMBERING.

II it is absolutely necessary that
you leave the key in the ignition
switch when storing the car over
night in a crowded public garage at
least tie the key to the dash light or
any object that is nearby. The nat
ural tendency for any one who drives
your car is to lock the switch and
put the key in his pocket when he
has switched OF the engine. It's
quite unconscious and unintentional,
but it may mean a lot OF trouble
Sometimes In switching of the igni-
tion the Earageman may drop the
key. fish around for 1t in the dark,
decide to look for 1t later when he
has more time and finish by forget
ting about it entirely. When you
come for your car he may have gone
home, leaving no word as to what
happened to the key.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
Sociology, Philosophy, Mechanics
Good Studies for Stormy Nights

Long dull nights offer an excellent
opportunity to get new slant on
your motoring through delving into
some of the offerings of the book
publishers. One throuble with the
sociology OF motoring is that drivers
have not begun to see themselves as
mere units of society. Each driver
still thinks he is the whole push.
Some are learning by running up
against the mass push now and again.
But it's easier and more practical to
read about it in a good book on the
subject of the individuals part in So
ciety. The market Is flooded with
good books on subjects relating to
mind study. control and development
Evening star., 1924-02-24
Auto Statesmen to Push Safety
Driue When Demonstrating Cars
Public Expected to Learn Valuable Les.
sons From De0lers-Truck Chouffeurs
Should Be Lu,U Observers.

Something both novel and practi-
cal In behalf OF safer motoring is
promised by the Washington Auto
motive Trade Association in a recent
bplletin announcing that automobile
salesnnen have been instructed to en-
courage better driving whenever
demonstrating cars to prospects,
The salesman is in a particularly
unique position to stimulate an in
terest in better driving, and the as
sociation means to give this situation
every encouragement" says the bull
Ietin.
Already, it is pointed out, discus
sions over the relative merits of vari-
brakes have resulted in a far better
understanding Of braking. The at
tention of the motoring public has
been directed toward problems Of
driving that were formerly neglected,
and the general opinion seems TO be
be thing of the past
Motorist Copies saIeaman.
The driving OF the automobile
motorists. mot and It is eroposed d 70 TO pIsee ,ess
the driving OF the salesman or dealer
or such a high plane that the public
will aspire to improve its driving
from every possible angle" says the
W. A T. A. statement The psy-
chology OF the human being is such
that he is naturally initiative. Thus
II the automobile salesman is en-
couraged to set high standard Of
driving the rnotorist is automatically
encouraged to do likewise
Accidents can best be minimized
through the elimination of the chief
cause, which is misunderstanding, or
Downright Ignorance, to put it
frankly.
Getting at the heart of the aoci-
dent problem Is a matter of getting
at the automobile driver at a time
when hts mind Is free to observe.
When he is taking a demonstration
in a new car his powers OF obServa-
so that he is bound to note how well
the salesman handles the car. It is
the one time when his reason can be
appealed to most successfully.
HOPE to Promote safety.
Almost every motorist looks over
a new car at come time during the
year, even though he may not actu-
ally buy new car at the time. He
may not even take an. actual demon
stration. But the SALESMAN is bound
to touch upon some safety features.
and in explaining thess manages to
give the prospect an impromptu les
son in better driving. BY making this
process conscious, the Washington
Automotive Trade Association hopes
to be able to raise the general stand
ards of motoring in and about the
National Capital.
Likewise, when the automobile
man is on the street with his car the
public is quick to note how it is han
died, though this process may be more
or less unconscious,
TT has been recognized by progress
sive dealers that every dealer car is
virtually on display when on the pub
lie streets and that it should be COM
Evening star., 1924-02-24
WATCH REAR WHEELS.

Remember that the position OF the
rear wheels counts most in trying
to make" a parking space. Rear
wheels do not track the front wheels.
which explains why the rear OF the
car will be far away from the curb
when the front end is placed exactly
where you want 1t to be. The stunt
in parking and in fine" steering
around the garage or in a trafic
tangle is the first place the rear
wheels where you want them; the
front ones will follow easily enough
Evening star., 1924-02-24

An automobile tour invariably be-
gins with q trip to the bank.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
HEATS PARKED. CAR.
Engine Bun Fast Will Charge In
stead of Drain Battery.

The practice of running the engine
on a cold day SO that the passengers
will not be uncomfortable when the
machine is parked a few minutes is
certainly sensible, but there are two
ways to warm the car, one as salts
factory as the other from the stand
point of keeping passengers warm,
but with a great difference in the life
of the battery.
If the engine is left to idle it will
invaria bly, drain current from the
battery. But if it is run little faster
it will charge. Consult the ammeter.
See that il registers charge. The
battery is too important q unit to be
left out in the cold.
Evening star., 1924-02-24

individual and social. No motorist
can read these without getting bet
ter conception of his place in the
scheme OF things.
All this evolution theory to the ef-
feet that civilized man has lived
merely I'VE or ten minutes is good
stuff for the road hog 10 digest 1t
makes your plan OF trying to beat
every one else on the road seem like
one of those electrons that are too
minute for the eye.
And, of course, there's the instruc-
ton book If you're going to ride,
and ride we'll. 1T pays to read, and
read we'll.
An automobile tour invariably be-
gins with q trim to the hank
Evening star., 1924-02-24
MENACE IN CAR TRACKS.
Tires May Get in Curve and Auto
Be Swerved.

Watch cut for street car switches
when driving in the car tracks and
abreast of other machines. The front
wheels may follow the curve of the
switch and swing the front OF the
car into the machine beside 1T.
In an emergency where the quick
est possible stop means everything
don't be afraid to shift to reverse
after locking the wheels with the
brakes. 1t is true that a car can
not be shifted to reverse while il is
rolling forward. but when it is slid
ing the rear wheels are not revolv-
ing and shifting to reverse is as easy
as though the car were standing still.
But let in the clutch before releas-
ing the brakes. The wheels will then
tend to pull the car backward.
Many an economy run terminates
at the repair shop
Evening star., 1924-02-24

Many an economy run terminates
at the repair shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
LINCOLN SHOW I. :.
 IS CONTINUED
Petit Salon At Adam. sons Held Over An
 other Day

The "Petit" Salon" at Adamson Motor company, which has attracted hundreds of visitors to the exposition of distinc- tive body creations on Lincoln chassis, has been continued through Saturday.
 It was at first announced that this exhibit would close on Friday night, but owing to the unusual interest evil denced in the Lincoln show and also because a very interesting and educa- tional display of Johansson gages has been made available for display here, Reese Adamson decided to continue his "Salon" through Saturday.
 Johansson precision gages are those delicate and refined instruments that make Lincoln cars of such high quality and perfection.
 The handsome decorations of smilax, and live chrysanthemums so lavishly adorning the show rooms of Adamson Motor company, where the Petit Sa- lon" is being held have received many sincere compliments and expressions of admirations from visitors to the show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
MORTIMER HURLS
 NEW ACCUSATION AGAINST FORBES
One-Time Friend Reveals Three Hospital Con-
 tract Deals
neased Wire To The Age-Herald)

(Leased Wire To The Age Herald) E CHICAGO. Dec. 4.-Col. Charles R. Forbes, former head of the United States Veterans bureau, who is being prosecuted in federal court here to- gether with John w. Thompson, St. Louis contractor, for alleged corruption while in office, heard his one-time friend and advisor, Elias H. Mortimer, make new bribery charges against him during Thursdays session.
 Mortimer, who is the governments star witness, reached the high slot in his testimony when he charged that Forbes agreed to accept $50,OO0 each for three government hospital contracts to be given to the Hurley Mason com pany on the Pacific coast.
 Was RumOred
 Mortimer's testimony was inter spersed with phrases such as "1 over heard," and "he told me- and it was rumored.'
 q overheard a conversation between Forbes and Charles Hurley" Mortimer said 'in which the latter asked for the contracts to build the hospital at Liver more, Cal; American Lake, Wash, and St. Cloud, Minn. Hurley said he would pay $50,O00 for each contract"
 "What did Forbes say to thatT" As sistant Attorney General Grim asked.
 ''Oh, Forbes said that Unsatisfactory to me- then be asked Hurley to give him the money in person"
 What happened then?"
 "I interrupted and said nothing doingv I said I'd been handling the money matters in the east and that I intended to handle them in the west as well.
 "Hurley turned to Forbes and asked \ if 1t would be all right to give the money to me with the understanding I was to split 5O-50 with Forbes. The colonel said that would be satisfactory"
 Mortimer produced testimony which also caused Forbes to stir uncomfOrta- bly, in his chair when he told about an alleged pleasure trip which Nor timer made in the summer of 1922 with Mrs. Mortimer, Colonel Forbes and others during which several deals were planned.
 An unsuccessful attempt was made early in the day to discharge the jury and therefore throw out all the evil dence thus far presented. Easby-Smith, Forbes attorney, objected to an "im- proper statement made by John w. H. Grim. The statement was made during the examination of Mortimer when Grim declared that Forbes, James W. D. Ack, business partner of Thompson, and Charles Hurley, the Pacific coast con- trator, were scared out of San Fran cisco and went up to Portland and Ia coma to discuss tileir fraudulent con- tracts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
ENGINEERS HEAR
 BUSINESS TALK
Government Departments Need
 Reararnging, Says Wallace

Speaking of the need for rearrange- ment of many departments of the fed eral government along approved busi- ness organization lines, l.. w. Wallace, executive secretary of the American Engineering council, Washington, told members of Alabama Technical associa- ton many interesting facts about the work of the council Thursday night.
 The council, Wallace said, first coined the phrase "Elimination of Waste In Industry" by the publication of re- port on this subject. This report has been translated into many European languages.
 MT. Wallace also spoke of the tran sportation needs of the United States, this being one of the things he has stressed in his addresses before stu dents of the University of Alabama and of Auburn. In closing, he said that if members of the association in Birming- ham did nothing more than to aid the work of the council they could safely feel that their organization was worth their support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
NEGRO IS HELD
 M MAYS DEATH

Coroner J. D. Russum Thursday or dered Will Davis, negro, held on a charge of murder in connection with the death of J. A. Rush, of Ensley, who died Wednesday night at local infirm. ary from injuries received Thanksgiving Day when he was struck by a truck at Twenty-sixth street and Seventeenth avenue, north.
 A formal investigation into the kill ing will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning, the coroner stated. In the meantime the negro is being held with out bond.
 Funeral services for Mir. Rush will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at Echols and Angwin's parlors in Ems ley. Following the services the body will be sent to LaGrange, Ga, for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
LICENSE SCHEDULE
 ADOPTED BY CITY
Slight Decrease Made In Rates
 To Professional Men

After making a number of downward revisions, the city commission Thurs day whipped the 1925 business license schedule into final form and will pass 1t at an adjourned meeting Friday morning.
 Slight decreases in the licenses or physicians, attorneys, accountants and other professional men were agreed on' and taxicab licenses were cut $lo.
 The license of The Birmingham News was cut from $500 to $400 after R. 5. Evins, the newspapers attorney, and J. F. Chapel, assistant to Victor Il. Hanson, publisher, appeared and com plained that the fee was excessive. They told the commission that the news papers overhead was heavy and that $500 license would work a hardship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
AGENTS CAPTURE
 2 MEN N RAID

The largest haul by Birmingham prohibition agents resulted in the cap ture of two men, who were caught in the actual process of making whlskey, according to Judge A. W. Hargett, head of the prohibition agents for north Alabama.
 In an attempt to escape, two alleged moonshiners tried to cross the Cahaba river on thin coat of ice which covered the surface. R. W. Buckner, prohibition agent, following in the path fin tre ice cut by 0. Berry Vanderford and Buster McGraw were overtaken and captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
RETAIL DIVISION
 PLANS PEP MEET
Chamber Group To Complete
 Program Dec. 9

Members of the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce will meet on December 9 at the chamber offices at which time plans will be discussed for the seasons activities of the division, it was announced Thursday by o. l.. Bum. At this meeting a date will be selected for get-together dinner. Nom- ination of officers for the year and de- cision as to holidays which the division will observe during the year, will also be completed.
 "Our get-together dinner will be in the nature of a good fellowship affair" MT. Bum said. "We will have one or more outstanding speakers and proba- bly will arrange several other interest ing features announcement of which will be made as soon as the committee can be called together
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
MESSENGER BOY
 STRUCK BY AUTO
Unidentified Man Speeds Away
 After Hitting Youth

Howard Crutcher, 1e, 113 sixty-third street, south, messenger boy for the Western Union Telegraph company, was seriously injured at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Third avenue and Twen- ty-first street, when his bicycle was struck by an automobile driven by an unidentified white man who sped away before he could be arrested.
 The injured boy was removed to the Birmingham General hospital, where he is declared to be suffering with severe lacerations about the head and body and a possible fractured skull. X-ray pictures were being made Thursday night to determine the full extent of his injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
From C0Icutt0 for Ch r'istn,as

East India brasses will flil lots of places on your shop ping list. Hand engraved in three colors, they never tar nish. Cobra candlesticks, one of the most attractive fea- lures of the collection, come in two sizes. Three sizes of vases, half a dozen tray pat terms, from tiny card tray to large cocktail tray. Incense burners and cigarette boxes, too, designed in red, green and black.
 Domestic brasses are prefer red by some. Door knockers in many sizes and designs nut bowls-trays, plain or with h a n d e s-cigarette boxes! Candlesticks short and stubby or tall spiral eff fects East India and do- mestic brasses, $1 to $15.
 Art Shop-Balcony
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
L. s. RUSSELL HURT;
 STRUCK BY TRUCK
Alton, Ala, Resident In Serious
 Condition Say Doctors

l.. s. Russell, 65, president of the Russell City Manufacturing company at Alton, Ala, was seriously injured Thursday morning at Third avenue and Fiftieth street, north, when he was struck by truck, said to belong to the Fitzpatrick Sand and Cement company.
 c. W. Tears of Franklin, Tenn, mar rowly escaped injury when the heavy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
REBEKAH BAZAAR

A bazar for the benefit of the Odd Fellows orphans home at Cullman will be held Saturday evening at the Odd Fellows hall Woodlawn, December. 6, from to 10 o'clock, under the auspices of Victoria Rebekah Lodge No. 32. A large assortment of useful and fancy ar ticles will be offered for sale and Re bekahs and their friends are invited to attend. A musical program will be rendered. The bazar is in charge of the following committee: Mrs. Mattie Beggs, chairman; Mrs. Lilla Jacobs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05

truck swept by him. According to wit nesses, the two men had stepped from the cub to cross the street. The truck approached at high speed down a steep hill
 The injured man was removed to the Woodlawn infirmary in Vices ambu- lance, where his condition is said to be serious from shock and a broken leg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
TOPICS ANNOUNCED A

Dr. Trevor Mordecai, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Sunday morning will use as his topic, "The Four Horsement of the Apocalypse" passing his sermon on the original description as founded in the Book of Revelation. The topic for the evening service will be Be hind Closed Doors"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05

Three piece overstuffed suite, covered in Baker ve- lour. Extra large pieces, $175.
 Three piece overstuffed suite, covered in figured mohair. Large winged. chair a feature. $225.
 Three-piece mohair suite, reversible cushions covered with silk moire. Carved mahogany rails. $395. Solid mahogany talia n cane-filled sui t e, hand carved. Reversible cush- ions and pillows. $450. Three piece overstuffed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-05
MRS. ECHoLs RETURNS

Mrs. Mary Echols, commissioner of health and education, returned to the city Tuesday from a trp to the gulf coast, where she has been recuperating from her recent severe illness. She will be at her city hall office the first of next week, it was said.