Evening star., 1911-08-27
Re- GAL TOURING CAR.
in the carbureter; this may be removed
in the same way by emptying the well
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in the carbureter; this may be removed
in the same way by emptyins the well
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A good plan to prevent sdddtng when
turning sharp corners is to check the
speed of the car by closing the throttle
and applying the brake, IL necessary. oe-
fore reaching the bend. then release the
brake and open the throttle little as the
car starts to round the corner. thus max
ing the motor pull the car instead OF al
lowing It to coast round with the brakes
on.
An indication OF the interest manifested
in road affairs In Lancaster county Pa,
Is shown by the fact that q girl entered
and won an essay contest among mern-
bers of the graduating classes OF tho
Lancaster County High Schools. the sub
ject being THE Value OF Improved High
ways"
The old National road is receiving more
publicity at this time than II has re-
ceved for some years past. There has
never been a year since 1906. when Con-
gress passed the first appropriation for
the building of the road, that II has not
figured in print to some extent, but II
is now getting its name in the papers
more frequently than heretofore.
The original intention was that the
National road should be a great freight
highway. running from the Atlantic ocean
Congress was to build the road, although
there was much opposition to the gem
eral government spending money for in
ternal improvements.
The work was started at Cumberland.
Md, and the road completed nearly 10
St Louis, Mo. The last appropriation
was made by Congress In lS}S-a total
of 81, 900 900. But by that time the rail-
roads became freight carriers. ana II was
seen that public highway as a means OF
through freight transportation would soon
become obsolete. The national road WAS
permitted by the government to decay, or
at feast II was not kept up by the gov
ernment. The counties through which it
passed have since maintained IL in
way, although no concerted action has
been taken to perpetuate IL In superior
condition.
1t is now proposed, however. that the
federal government take hold OF the road
again and complete it-extendfng IL from
Cumberland to the Atlantic, and from It's
present terminus near st. Louis to the
Pacific ocean--and so make 1t a national
highway In every respect. This would
be an excellent idea, In view OF the fact
that motorists are frequently making the
trip across the continent. The time Is
rapidly disappearing when trip OF this
character was considered q hardship and
Judging from reports sent back from the
forty Eight tourists. including several
Washingtonians, who recently motored
across the country from coast TO coast,
the trip proved a novel experience and
delightful run. This fall several caravans
OF machines are contemplating the trip
along the same lines that personally con-
Quoted tours are arranged by steamship
and railroad companies. Let the federal
government come forward and assist In
building this great national highway.
which will be boon to the motorists and
a credit to the United States.
In appearance tarviated macadam re-
sembles sheet asphalt. although II only
costs a fraction as much. II is not de-
signed to Withstand the strain imposed
on sheet asphalt streets. but II is salts
factory for the lighter traffic OF suburban
towns, boulevards and automobile high
ways.
Tho 1912 virginian automobile. which
made its debut In the National Capital
about ten days ago. participated in its
initial road test early last Sunday morn
ing. when II made record run TO Camp
Ordway, three miles beyond Frederick.
Md, with Sunday Stars for the District
National Guardsmen who were en-
camped there. The car was piloted by
Louis Hartig, jr., president OF the Vfr-
ginian Sales Company. He was accom-
panied by his brother, BENJAMIN c. Har-
tig, William Ourand and the writer. The
start from the Star office was made at
2:16 Sunday morning, arriving at camp
forty-eight miles distant-at 4:A am.
The day was spent over the Maryland
roads, f8s miles being covered with an
average OF twenty-three miles per hour
for the day.
Should an engine develop any peculiar
squeaking noises IL is as well to look to
the seat of the inlet valve and to the
steam of the exhaust valve. The latter u
source Of many squeaking noises.
Too great care cannot be exercised In
keeping the mud shield below the engine
and gear box clear and free from volatile
oils Despite supposedly adequate pro-
vision for drainage, the average under
shield usually contains a small-sized pool
yGonttnued on Fourteenth PaEAl