Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-07

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machinery were required. and even II an
extra wheel were carried to obviate these
difficulties tire changes could not DC
made without removing the old Wheel
from the truck. Unless this work was
performed by an expert there was az
being damaged or disarranged
The result has been that up to TINS
time the motor truck as q utility mas
been limited to more or less short hauis.
Demountable solid tires, however. have
wrought decided change. and with the
difficulties Of making tire replacementS
removed II Is being demonstrated that
motor trucks can be sent everywhere ~
no longer is necessary to consider the
base Of supplies in so far al tires are
concerned.
N. NJ X. Gilmour, local representative
for the Herreshoff car. left THURSDAY
morning for Detroit, Mich, to spend
about ten days at the factory.
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Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Leary. Whitney
Leary, John Small. jr., and Carvel Leary
Mitchell six and after spending the
day returned in the evening. via FREQ
erick, Ridgeville, Baltimore and the bou-
levard.
Jules Demonet has placed his order for
a Detroit electric victoria. The Misses
Sedgley have also ordered q victoria OF
the same make for ealy delivery.
Sergt Albert J. Headley. bicycle corps
inspector Is recovering from an attack
Of appendicitis at his home, 217 9th street
southwest.
Recent purchasers OF Pruden system
Of portable fireproof buildings inclHde the
Va. garage: w. c. Potts. Bridgeport.
Conn, garage; H. c. Parsons. Cleveland.
O., bungalow: J. X. Brooks. Loon Lake.
N. Y, bungalow: the Associated Chari-
ties of this city, building to be used as
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Charles w. Semmes. manager OF the
Congressional Garage Company. returned
last week from an extended tour through
Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
in a Wilcox-Trux light delivery wagon.
Mr. Semmes did not experience any trou-
bic while on the several hundred mile
run, returning to the National Capital
with the original air in the tires Of his
machine.
Brooke Nyce. formerly connected with
the Buick Motor Company of this city
White Company, spent a few days IN
Washington last week visiting his old
friends.
A one-ton Detroit electric truck was de-
livered to the Walker-Gordon laboratory
Of Washington last week. The truck Is
finished In dark green with maroon run
ming gear and equipped with Edison bat.
terieS.
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Oftentimes motorists seem to think that
no care il necessary in carrying spare
tires. says Michelin expert. Uncovered
envelopes are tossed on roofs OF limou-
sines, where sun and rain beat upon
them. Unprotected inner tubes are
thrown carelessly into tool boxes. where
they come in contact with sharp tools.
Needless to say, such practices are de-
structive. Strong light Is very injurious
to rubber So. likewise. is heat. For
these reasons, II no other, spares should
be kept in cases.
Moisture and oil are also injurious to
tires. Waterproof wrappers. which keep
out light, moisture and oil. and at the
same time protect spares from injury by
contact with sharp substances, can be
had of any accessory dealer. Every mo-
torist should use them.
Cardboard boxes are never satisfactory
for carrying tubes in car. Every VI
bration of the car causes chatting be-
tween the box and tube, and since card
board is harder than rubber the tubes
will inevitably be injured. Covers for
inner tubes should take the form Of bags
which will fit snugly around the tube.
The management of the Forthcoming
international rubber exposition, which
will be held at the Grand Central Palace.
New York, from September % to October
3, has announced that three prizes, ag-
gregating $500. will be offered to in
ventors who can suggest the best meth
DDS of rendering rubber available as a
non-slipping road material.
William R. Emerson of the firm Of
Emerson & Orme, who has been i'll FOL
several days past, is still confined to his
apartments in the Burlington.
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Louis " Stevenson and a party OF
friends left Washington this morning al
8 o'clock In 1913 Packard six touring
car for New York, via the "short route. :
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George E. Grimes and Swayne A. Mer.
chant returned Thursday evening from
a 4OO-mile cross-country trip In a three.
ton Alec truck, through Maryland and
Virginia. Their itinerary included Fred.
erick, Boonsboro. Charles Town, Berry.
vile, Winchester, Front Royal. over Guard
tains to Flint Hill. Little Washington and
Warrenton. returning via Leesburg and
Falls Church.
District automobile licenses have been
issued since The Stars last report as
follows:
13774F E. Taylor, 1925 14th street
northwest, Winton.