Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-03


tional tractive effort necessary to over
come the wind resistance on heavy Fehi-
Giles is comparatively small. But On the
light high-speed vehicles, wien running
at speeds above twelve miles per hour,
the wind resistance becomes quite large
factor
Mrs. E. S. Gariocl1 accompanied by the
members of her family. enjoyed a trip
over the new boulevard last Sunday to
Baltimore in her Overland touring car.
A 1910 Waverly victoria was delivered
few days ago to Alexander Britton of this
city.
A continuous clicking, wheeling or
squeaking noise in the cylinder should be
Investigated. as it is a pretty sure sign of
loose or worn piston rings. 1t is impor-
tant to attend to this at once, as neglect
may result in scoring the cylinder walls.
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An American tourist. witnessing the re-
cent army maneuvers in Germany, had an
experience which is said to be quite
novel one. He was Impressed with the
various motor vehicles and trucks en-
gagged in the movements of the troops,
when he suddenly noticed that an axle of
one of the motor ambulances was broken
The men instantly jumped out, darted to
nearby village, and within a remarka BILE
snort space of time returned with a new
axle and skillfully replaced the broken
one. The tourist. still seated beneath
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of the Germans, and commented on the
fact that they always had a supply IN
hand when any new parts We're desired.
After the maneuvers were over the tour
iSt, after praising the German efficiency
returned 10 the village and was about to
get In his car, when he discovered that the
axle Of his car was missing.
Frank Richards returned Monday after
noon last from three-day trip to Bene-
dict, Md. in his Pope-Toledo touring car.
He was accompanied by Percy Pickford.
Never allow tire valve to remain UNI
covered: il the cap be lost, secure by a
piece of leather or rag and rubber
band or string around the stem If dirt
Is allowed to enter. a leaky valve is
bound to result.
+. L. Rapiey. who has been an auto
enthusiast for some time, has joined the
ranks and recently purchased 1919
Overland touring car. 1t is a siX-cylinder
car. fully equipped for touring. Mr..
Rapey expects to take his initial trip
through the Old Dominion in the near
future.
Percy Wade is making an extended trip
in his Stanley steamer through Virginia,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and
Ohio. He left last Tuesday and was
accompanied by Mr.. Phelps.
Howard A. Rhine has returned from
325-mile tour in his Auburn touring car
to Luray Caverns and the Shenandoah
valley. The car which he drove is now
completing record of 62, 900 miles, with
in the past three years, and is still in
excellent trim.
Harry a. Kite has purchased a model
So Wavery electric. The car was de-
livered during the past week.
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An experienced motOrist suggests the
introduction of graphite into lubricating
oil, in the proportion Of about teaspoon
full to pint of oil, claiming that it
builds up even the most microscopic III
Irregularities on bearing and wearing sur
faces of pistons. rings and cylinders, re-
sulting in better fabrication in cylinders,
better compression and Il saving of oil.
He recommends fake graphite.
ryrus Cobb-the famous Twill soon
turn his attention from the strenuous dia-
mond to the motor car. Ty has cinched
the Atlanta, Ga, territory and his first
car now awaits his coming in the south
ern city. Next winter he will be full
fledged automobile dealer.
Mrs E. NJ. Post has received her new
Elmore landaulet. 1t is an attractive car,
rated at twenty-four horsepower, with
the valveless two cycle engine.
Charlie Miller who drove his Ford
roadster in the recent Munsey reliability
run and captured the prize in his class.
is regarded as one of the most consistent