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The Washington times., 1912-06-08
RESPONSIVE MOTOR
IS TRUE TEST OF
AUTOMOBILE LIFE
Efficient Cars Often Con-
demned Because Engine
Needs a Tuning Up.

Real pleasure in motoring lies In
having a responsive motor with plenty
OF power" says a well-known motorist,
who knows every angle OF the motoring
game IAN experienced driver" he con-
tinued, cannot enjoy riding behind an
irregular engine. The unframed ear
cannot detect these Irregularities and
quite often the motor is forced to do its
work under abnormal conditions. Many
efficient cars have been condemned
simply because the power plant needed
a little tuning up previous to trip.
Anyone OF q dozen small things may
happen that will spoil the pleasure of
day. IL not cause serious damage to
the whole mechanism of a car.
Before starting upon a journey of
any length one should always set aside
few moments for inspection of the
motor. 1t is much easier to make
small repair In the garage than 1t is on
the road. While the general mechanism
OF the car back of the motor may not
need close observation, the engine docs.
1T Is not uncommon for q motor to
lose Its compression over night While
this loss Of compression Is not a diff
cult matter to remedy, 1t nevertheless is
the basis Of most engine troubles and
most certainly determines the efficiency
of the motor. The compression of each
cylinder may easily be tested as fol-
lows: II four-cylinder type, release
compression on cylinders two, three and
four and try compression of number
one by cranking. If good, then open
numbers one. three and four and try
number two. Likewise test the others.
In this manner the faulty cylinder may
be located.
Leak Must Be Traced.
IF the compression in any cylinder
should be weak then the leak must be
traced. Quite often 1t happens that
there may be a loose valve cap or a
faulty spark plug. 1t may be the com.
preston cock. A leak about the ex-
ternal joints will readily be noticed
when the oil Is placed on them and
the motor cranked. II all are found tc
be tight then the compression leak mus,
be internal. probably the valves. or the
| two valves, namely. the intake valve
and the exhaust valve, the latter should
be inspected first. The new gases wher
drawn into the cylinder have 4 tendenc,
to keep the intake valve clean, while
the exhaust valve becomes foul from
the passing Of burnt gases and carbon
| A small piece OF carbon will unseat the
| exhaust valve and cause the loss oI
| compression. With q little emery anc
| oil and slight grinding the valve may
| easily be reseated.
Carbon deposit on the exhaust valve
| seat is a common trouble, but not tho
| only one that causes loss Of compress
. sion. A warped valve stem, especially
| in motors inclined to overhcat, is yer,
| common. In such instances IL Is bes
to replace the valve with a new one
| Then again. the valve adjustment a
the base of the valve stem proper should
be noted. There is a certain clearanc,
at this point to allow for the expansion
CT the valve stem when heated. At thii
point there should always be a clear
ance approximately the thickness of !
| calling card when the valve is seated
The Washington times., 1912-06-08
DEALERS PLEASED
WITH POSTPONEMENT
OF ENDURANCE RUN
Automobile Clubs Action
viii Mean Larger List of
Entries for Event.
By HARRY WARD.

The action of the Automobile Club OF
x.,..s,~.s, ., .o.tnan,n, ar ann,,a,
Wnsoh III pos'puhns 'me annual
endurance run from June Lib 10 June
Is. 10 and 20 was pleasing to many deal
ers who contemplate entering their ma
r.. their cars in shape for the run and
VIII enable the promoters to increase
the entry list
fo, sntr,a. - ws srs "en sure - :" ada ou,te :
ou n,,S sss !. We are ,,.. s"re ss,d e Gant t eua
dolph Jose. of the Automobile Club.
who has charge Of the event. "The re-
turn M On. nathfnders has awakened
M @ .n. ~ N'.,e
new hterest III the con'es' anu wheh
the cars are started away on the three
Is. we expect to have some Of the best
Ln.,-, ca.ts,t dr,,,srs a. th,. o,ty In
~ ~, oon,.'' N' Ia ''i'' ''"' :"
- Tns route & selected "a for Or tne f run m.s, Is one
o. OF tns % pest ever iaid a.s out ,i ior Wasn,nS
several mountain ranges t9 pc crossed
snd these wiii prove good test OF tne
niiI-ermoinS hn aDl.ty OF the tne maSn'nes ,ada res
eontestsnts& & ana passengers. IN Harris-
the parucipants In the run WIN pe en-
teltaineo py the motor cIups OF tnose
cities; Automobile clubs IN Hagerstown
30 extend courteStes to the tourists our
ing their prlei those towns.
]. L Cassard, tr., representing Will
lam g. Robinson q Son Company. max
yesterday and called on his friends in
the motor trade: Mr.. Cassard was q
member OF the technical committee OF
the hrst Munsey Reliability Tour
-
The Cook Il Stoddard Company re-
port the sale and delivery Of Cadillac
touring cara to Milton e. Allies and M.
J.. Green, OF Alexnndr1a, and Cadlllac
rnadsters TO Mrs. H V. Jones and G. A.
F!ske.
Iormer Speaker ]. Q: cannon IS the
ietest purchaser OF tlRnders Colonla1
electric. Uncle Joe, always an enthu-
age equipment Is c"mplete Witnout an
electric Tor urban ana SUBURBAN serV-
ice.
.,
Ward keller. traveilng representatl.e
OF the Pope Mah9facturlng company,
makers OF tne Pope-HartIoro' was
among the week visitors'
- W. Dopew. Nortok aSent Ior Oyer-
Iand care, Was IN Washine11n ourtl, y,
w Teek vnnung n Smi'I,, oI me IN,
WasninRtohyoverlah Motor Conpaiy,
.,ne We nnVe rsa,,t @ ;, sspata NJ nenaw
e'"'o" =" ">o-'N' eu
The Washington times., 1912-06-08
Inspection of Leather
Boots Recommended

Leather boots" such as are 80 COM
uonlv employed to protect the universal
Joints of propeller shafts and the articu-
Iations Of the steering gear are-or seem
TO be in most cases where they are en-
ployed--a necessary evil. So long as
thew remain unbroken they serve a use
fuI purpose in protecting the inclosed
parts from dust and in retaining the
lubricant. Once the leather has broken,
either through the drying up and crack
ing Of the leather. or as result OF
nearly at end. Where such devices are
employed it is the part of wisdom to
inspect them frequently and to patch
or replace them as soon as they show
signs Of giving away.
The Washington times., 1912-06-08
Use Care in Installing
Acetylene Starting Device

Unless acetylene engine starting de-
vices are properly installed there is liza
bility, not only of developing engine diff
ficulties. but of achieving poor success
in starting. The inlet for the gas to the
cylinders Ehould be 80 arranged that the
acetylene will not be blown directly
against the points OF the spark plugs,
but rather, so that only the true COM
bustible mixture of gas will reach them.
Otherwise sticky carbon deposits will be
formed that will quickly foul the points
and prevent proper sparkling.
The Washington times., 1912-06-08
Examination of Piston
Rings Is Recommended

When carbonization in one cylinder 10
found to be much greater than In any
of the others, the condition OF the pis-
ton rings should be examined, as u Is
more than likely that the rings have
shifted so that the slots are in line,
thus permitting an excessive amount OF
oil to work up into the combustion
chamber. Excessive carbonization
otherwise may result from poorly
1tting rings or a scored cylinder. II
the deposits are uniform in all the cyl.
inders. excessive fabrication, the use OF
an over-rich carbureter mixture or
moor grade of oil are the three possible
causes. each of which should be investi-
Rated carefully.
The Washington times., 1912-06-08
Tip on Curing Slipping
Clutch Leather

An old and much worn clutch leather
can sometimes be cured of slipping
tendencies by sticking few bits OF ad-
hesive tape on its upper surface at
equal intervals. A better and equally
extemporaneous method is to stick
few match ends between the under side
of the leather and the surface OF the
cone at equal intervals. Expedients OF
this ntaure, OF course. are to be applied
only when increasing the tension OF the
spring fails to attain the desired re-
aulta,
The Washington times., 1912-06-08
Sues for Injuries.

William A Ward. a carpenter, today
Med suit in the District Supreme Court
against the George Fuller Construction
Company tor 10000 damages for injuries
received when ladder on which he was
working, broke. The accident Is al
legged 10 have occurred whilye altera-
tinnD were being made at the Pullman
garage. In December, 1910.
The Washington times., 1912-06-08
Loose Bolts in Crank
Case Arms Harmful

Motors which formerly have been we'll
behaved occasionally develop q propen-
sity for throbbing violently when first
started. and while running, ddle at
rather high speeds. Almost invariably
this difficulty may be traced to a loos-
ening of the bolts which hold the crank
case arms down to the frame, thus
permitting lost motion. II such be the
case, the shake will disappear when the
nuts are drawn up.
The Washington times., 1912-06-08

Goodyear No-Rim-Cu tires are
never less than 10 per cent over the
rated size.
Actual comparison was lately
made with fve leading makes of
clincher tires. And No-Rim-Cut
tires, measured by air capacity,
averaged 1877 per cent larger.
But call the oversize merely 10
per cent. That means 10 per
cent more air-l0 per cent added
carrying capacity. And that, with
the average car, adds Is per cent
to the tire mileage.
The Washington times., 1912-06-08

Our 1912 Tire Book, based ON ID
years Of tire making, is filled with
facts you should know. Ask us 10
mail it to you.
The Washington times., 1912-06-08
No Rim-Cutting

Then, these patent tires end rim
cutting forever.
Statistics show that % per cent
Of all ruined old-type tires are rim
The Washington times., 1912-06-08

cut. These new-type tires-No-
Rim-Cut tires-save that 23 per
cent.
These two features together
No-Rim.Cut and oversize-under
average conditions, cut tire bills
in two.
That Is why No-Rim-Cut tires
nowfar outsell any other tire. They
are used today on some 200, 900
cars.
You are bound to come to them.
But, while you are waiting, your
tire cost Is twice what II need be.
Let US prove this to you.
The Washington times., 1912-06-08

Torner Speaker J. G. Cannon is the
latest purchaser Of q Flanders Colonial
electric. Uncle Joe, always an enthu-
siastic motorist. discovered that no gar
age equipment is complete without an
The Washington times., 1912-06-08

land cars, was in washington during
thp week Waiting r. C. Smith, Of the
Washington Overland Motor Company.
I'VE have had a splendid automobile
season In Norfolk" said Mr.. Depew
The Washington times., 1912-06-08

]. 1. Cassard, tr., representing WILL
lam c. Robinson & Son Company. MAX
ers Of automobile oils. was In the city
yesterday and called on his friends in
the motor trade. Mr.. Cassard was q
Of the technical committee Of
the first Munsey Reliability Tour.
The Washington times., 1912-06-08

Ward Keller. travelling representative
Of the Pope Manufacturing Company,
makers Of the Hartford. was
among the weeks q visitors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
H57IVn

"Then I went to the boats."
 Did you know who that man wasp
 Not then; do now
 "Who was it?'
 "Mr. Ismay. Later this man told me to get the women and children in the boats 1 lowered one of them. Mir. Ismay came to the boat and helped me. I put in quite a number of them and few men Then I called for more women but there were none to be seen. Then I stepped back on the ship again and Officer Murdock told me to get in the boat and row around to the after gangway. l thought that was the thing to do be- cause l expected to bring all of the passengers back to the ship again"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24

deck after three or four minutes and saw nothing. Then I returned, light cd my pipe and dressed leisurely, for it was near time for my watch, Just as l finished dressing Mir. BoXall came up and 1 asked what was the matter. He said; We have struck an iceberg. 1 went on deck again and met Sixth Officer Moody, 1 asked him if he had seen the iceberg and said, No Eut there was ice on his deck. To satis- fly myself l went forward and saw ice. Then l walked back and saw flock of firemen coming up. l asked what was the matter They said There's water ill the hatch Then l went up on deck and met man i'll dressing gown wth0 said to me: Hurry, there's no time for fooling.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24

BATTERIES and Nunamak- CT; Groome and Henry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
STANDING.

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Philadelphia-New York, wet ground.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
The Danger After Grip

les often in rundown sysrem Weakness, nervousness, lack of ap. petite, energy and ambition, with dis ordered liver and kidney often fol- low an attack of this wretched di- sease. The greatest need then is Electric Btters, the glorious tonic blood purifier. and regulator ol stomach, liver and kidneys. Thous' ands have proved that they wonder fully strengthen the nerves, huild Ill inc system and restore to health ant good spirits after an attack of Grip If suffering try them. Only 5O cents Sold and perfect satisfaction guaran teed by all drugg sts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24

The witness said the tests consisted of steaming in circles and in per- forming other evolutions and in ad- justing compasses.
 Were there any trials for speed?' he was asked.
 ''No, sir; believe they have no such tests on the White Star Line"
 Tell the committee the circum- stances of the departure from South- ampton.''
 'We left Southampton 1915 D. m, Wednesday, April 10. Nothing eXcit- ing happened except breaking the moorings of the New. York, caused from the backwash of our starboard proper. We got clear and proceed ed to Cherbourg."
 ssHow long was the delay?"
 About half an llour,''
 What was tie 0ea]per?'
 Perfect" n
 "Was it good all the way to the place of the collision?','
 "All the way and no heavy seas"
 ''Was there a starlt sky?"
 Every night and morning."
 Asked to tell his duties when on watch, Pittman said he worked out observations, found diyiations of the compass, general supervision around the decks and relieving the bridge if necessary.
 Was it part of your duties to drill the men or go through practice with the men?" asked Senator Smith.
 q merely gave them orders."
 The witness said boat drills always held at Southampton and at Queens town. The Titanic's drill at South ampton, he said, consisted of lowering and lifting two boats.
 Anything else done?'
 ''No sir, the drill was ito satisfy the British Board of Trade. We lowered the boats, sailed around the harbor and then returned to the ship
 The witness said it was customary aboard ship to have boat and fire drill every Sunday. In the Southamp- ton drill, Pittman said approximately eight men went in each boat.
 "Then only 16 men participated i'll this drill?" suggested Senator Smith.
 Yes sir"
 "Was there any fire drill on the Ti- tanic after she left Southampton?'
 "No sir, none.''
 Were you on the bridge during Saturday or Sunday preceding the ac- cident?'
 Saturday afternoon from 12 to A." said Pittman.
 "See any icebergs or free ice?'
 "None at all sir"
 "Did you hear anything about wireless message about ice?''
 "Yes, did, either Saturday night or Sunday morning, when MT. Boxall put 1t on the chart Pittman replied.
 "Did you talk with Boxall or Mur- dock of Lowe about the proximity of the Titanic to ice?"
 saNo."
 Asked if he saw any ice on Sunday, Pittman said no.
 The fact that the temperature was lower, he said, would not indicate the presence of ice.
 Pittman declared in all his nayiga- tion of the sea he had seen only one, iceberg. He said virtually the only way to discover the proximity of ice bergs was to see them. Senator Smith sought to make him admit there were other indications.
 Then you are convinced there is no way of telling?" asked the sena- tor.
 s'Theres isA no other way. | am told there are many ways but they have .pex6r been dem onstrated. < sSk. s
 Yha 1ttneq6 deecrtbeI 10Qsfootj 3h N H z SSs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24

the temperature of the sea nor the temperature of the air was affected by the great mountain of ice. Senator Smith asked Pittman if he knew that temperature tests of the water were made every two hours on the Titanic's s voyage from Southamp- ton.
 Yes sir; it was the custom '
 Tt was more than custom wasn't t it; wasn't it to discover the nearness of ice?'
 Not that I know of sir
 Did you see the quartermasted on the Titanic test the water.''
 "No, but I saw him preparing to do it several times.''
 You say the fourth officer reported ice Saturday morning, and marked it on the chart with cross?" contin- ued the senator. ..
 Was this mark on the chart or near the ships course?' "As near as I recollect it was north of our course.''
 Pittman reiterated statements of others that the Titanic was on her proper course.
 Did you see any ice Monday"
 I ffat going to the Carpathia, I saw sever al icebergs. There may have been half a dozen of them.''
 Where these bergs high above the water?"
 About 15O feet above the water.'
 "How many of these large ice bergs?"
 Really I couldn't say,e
 Senator Smith questioned the wit ness as to his whereabouts on the night of the collision. From to s o'clock that evening he said he was on the bridge, after which he went to his berth.
 Did you hear anything about a warning by the Californian that ice was in the vicinity
 ''NO sir
 "You heard nothing whatever, eith- CT from Second Officer Lightoller or the captain when you were on the bridge that night?"
 No sir.'
 The witness said that the Titanic had been keeping special lookout for ice on the fatal Sunday. He said that it was done because Captain Smith had been warned that ice was~fear.
 "Who warned lim?'
 q do not know sir
 "Well, who told you that he had been warned? Were you told Before the disaster or afterward?"
 q cannot recollect who told me, and I think it was after the wreck.
 Were you all agreed to that?'
 q didn't say anything about it. wasn't interested in it. l can't remem- ber who was present. l heard the re- mark passed. That was all."
 Senator Smith inquired on what basis the witness figured the Titanic was making tWenty-one and half knots an hour. Pullman said by the log and by the revolutions, which were about seventy-five.
 'sDid the ship travel faster than that any time previous to the accident.
 No, sir; I think not.
 .'Do you not know that another off cer has said that she was making up to eighty revolutions?' z
 No, sir. If he did think he's mis- taken"
 Pittman denied that the officer dis cussed the speed of the ship while at mess. The witness said he left his cabin aho4p n :50 Sunday might just after, the collision. K \.
 There was very little impact,y he |said. q was half asleep and d half aWaka and wonde sleSp pily Whqre 5l a11 Y " 7 r | l!ss.l3 l@
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Atlanta, 3; Memphis, 0.
 Mobile, 6; New Orleans, 0. Birmingham, 4; Montgomery, 3. Nashville-Chattanooga, not schedul- q.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24

High School Athletic Schedule.
 Altheimer at Altheimer, Friday April 26.
 Clary at Pine Bluff, Monday, April %.
 Track meet, Friday and Saturday May Il.
 Game pending, Saturday, May IS.
 Marx.Hi GaIae This Afternoon.
 The Hi team wit Inc np against the Henry Mt rs a ssgsr ssgsre stt.s;tha st lis> ternoon at 3::30, at Tenth avenue and Nebraska street grounds. The Hi boys are going good now and live ly contest is expected. This will be a good chance for those interested in baseball to see the High boys in ac- ton. Coach Bassett will use his en- tire line up in today's game. Sorrells and Mcintyre will both be used on the mound for the Hi team.
 On Friday the High boys will jour- ney to Altheimer to play a strong team at that place.
 On Monday the Clary. Training School team will be here for a game with the High bunch. Much interest is being taken by the students and everyone will be on hand to help de- feat their old rival, Clary. Already almost enough funds have been guar anteed to bring this team to Pine Bluff and loyal supporters are requested to aid by their attendance. The game will be played at the Tenth and Ne braska grounds promptly at 3:S0 o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24

Today's Game. Sixth Avenue vs. Freshmen. Yesterdays Game. Sixth Avenue, 6; Lakeside, 4.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Columbus, 10; Minneapolis, 5. St. Paul, 8; Toledo, 2.
 Kansas City, 9; Louisville, 0. Indianapolis, z; Milwaukee, 6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
ISMAy ASKS 10
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(Continued From Page One.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24

In very interesting ana we'll play ed game yesterday afternoon Sixth Avenue won from Lakeside by a score of to 4 A large crowd was present to witness the game Shep- pard, the Sixth Avenue star pitcher, was in the box for his team for three innings and worked well. He was followed by Green, who pitched ex- cellent ball. Mcintyre, the lanky youth, pitched good ball for Lakeside. He has shown wonderful development and with little stronger team behind him, should pitch winning ball. The batteries were: Sixth Avenue, Shep- pard, Green and Lake; Lakeside, Me- lntyre and Graves. Umpire, Prof. AL len.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24

The race for the pennant is noH getting interesting and the three lead ing team are hustling to obtain ad- vantage. Yesterdays game places the Sixth Avenue in the running and they are now tied for second place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24

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 CITY SCHOOL LEAGUE.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-14
City In Brief

Chop Suey served at the Dixon
cafe. Phone 2377. So5 Broadway.
c. A. Wheelock OF wheelock &
Wheelock is back from a Montana bus
mess trip.
Geo. #. Mcpherson, manager of The
Bismarck Tribune, is spending the day
In Fargo on business.
Major Havenstick, general inspector
Of the treasury department, is in the
city today looking over the gate city
federal building.
George Pincott of Sheyenne received
a quintet of fine brood mares from In
diana, Iowa and Minnesota yesterday
They are fine specimens of equine flesh.
c. G. Gagacki, superintendent of the
Pioneer Candy Co, leaves for Mime
apolis tonight, having been called
there on account of the demise of a
brother -in-law.
The postmaster is in possession of q
black tin locker box that was found
in the p~ostofice lobby yesterday after
noon. The owner may have same by
calling at the federal building and Civ
ing proper identification.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-14
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