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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
OIL DIVISIONS IN CARS.
Motorists Should Be Sure They I'M
derstand 0iling System of Cars.

The crank chamber of a splash luhri-
Gated engine has usually two and occa-
sionally four divisions in the bottom half
to prevent the oil from running back
when climbing hills and forward when
descending them Before taking charge
of a strange car make sure that YOU un-
derstand all about this. In some cars II
is divided into four parts With a comet
Ing tap, turned on or off in this case from
the front or side OF the crank
chamber. so that when filling, this tap
must b. turned on TO allow the oil 10 run
through il from the front division, into
which the oil is poured. TO the other
three. This tap is usually of the three
way variety, ard can be turned to ''on
for filing, on for keeping the oil in its
place when the car is in use, and
empty for draining of the oil. The
latest has four-way tap, an overflow
marked too full" being added to the
above mentioned. Generally speaking,
most cars have only two divisions with
a separate filler for each. so that the same
amount Of oil must be put into each dI-
vision. If only one filler is fitted 10 a
modern car il is usually because tap is
modern car IL is usually because a tap is
provided. and the fact OF seeing only one
should be sufficient to cause the driver to
hunt for this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Movement Just Beginning.

Richmond is on the Southern transcon-
tinental route and all the Tidewater as
well as the cities in the western portion
of the state are naturally looking forward
to the part they will play.
The good roads movement in Virginia Is
lust beginning Before long motorists VIII
be looking to the south to afford them
trips worth touring. The north, especial
~ New England, has been done over ana
over again until II Is an old story. Motor
lists are looking for a new field and the
south Is the most attractive. The old bat
tlefields of the great war are Yet 10 De
visited Bull Run Manassas, Sharps-
burg or Antietam may now be reached
but there still remain Fredericksburg
and Characteristic. not to mention the
terrific conflicts between the forces OF
Grant and Lee when the Union army
swung from the York to the James in the
closing year of the war
Historic old Williamsburg. Yorktown
where CORVALLIS surrendered: James
town, the first settlement by the English
in America. all are in Virginia, and tour
lists from the north will find it difficult to
see all the points of interest in old Rich
mond itself. from the old church of St
John, where Patrick Henry made his no
table speech, to the white house or the
Confederacy.
Richmond, too is on the capital-to-capl-
tai route. over the Quebec to Miami high
way and this is the natural road south
to Jacksonville and other points In Flor
Ida when the winter begins to set in. Also
the natural road north in summer time.
So the 1913 convention of the \. A. \
will mean much to Richmond and the en-
tire state of Virginia, While its influence
IN the federal aid movement will be ma
tfonal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

teries of a motor car and have such
vehicle perform transportation duties for
a family or business. as the case
may be.
with Washington 50 progressive rs re-
CARDS its Notwithstanding devices
is Only natural that the electric auto
mobile should hold very prominent posi-
ton here.
1t seems only losical that With e'ee"
tricity 50 cheap and the possibility for
securing il in every corner that the cleo
trie vehicle viii equal in number the gas
car We look forward 70 an exceHent
business because Of the high standard 10
, which they have brought the electric ear
as a vehicle IS concerned and due t. tho
absence OF mechanical knowledge on tho
part Of those who use such vehicle. For
transporting purposes IN social events IL
stands pre-emlnent. because the car emiis
/ no odors. and j. ready ~ AL times 10 20
4 by the simple turning If a key IN tha
( lock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
ROAD y
8ulletiin

Washington boulevard
on both sides of Elkridge. Md. A
detour of 81 miles is necessary
around western section Of town.
new road surveyed and under con-
struction.
Queens Chapel road. between
Brookland and Hyattsville. known
as RAMS Horn road not fully
completed as vet. Portion of road
is blocked. making detour through
Mount Rainier. Nd, to Brookland.
d. c., necessary New concrete
road has been built.
Old Telegraph road in vicinity or
Stafford Court House and Fred
ericksburg, Va, being recon-
structed with macadamized road.
New grades being established; road
Strengthened and culvertS con-
structed. Convict labor is being
used
Marlboro road. between Forest
vile and Centerville, still blocked
for short distance. by reason of
new concrete road under con-
struction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Ellicott City in Lowlands.

We had not reached the lowest part
OF the country even up TO this time. for
after arriving within the town limits
We continued TO drop as If down
mountain side. In fact, thought
that We never would reach the bottom.
Finally. We found a.celves gliding
around bend his tbs air, while be-
low us was a d.. --ne The road
over which We w.r" factoring far
above the houses beio- US and after
passing Rockland College on the right
continued a few hundred feet farther
and dropped into the heart of the town
by the Baltimore and Ohio station. ELI
colt City measured exactly thirty-four
miles from Washington, while the run
ming time was slightly over an hour and
a half.
Continuing on our journey. We
turned sharply to the right in the
main street OF Ellicott City and
crossing an old covered bridge, turned
| 10 the right and headed for Bal
| tinsore. The road 10 the left brings the
motorist into the Monumental city, via
| Oela The road which we took was of
the macadam variety and in fairly good
condition. improving as we neared Bal
| timore. After climbing a stif grade on
the outskirts of Ellicott City, We turned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

We followed the telegraph wires and at
1904 made another orty-five-degree turn
TO the left. This road led US directly into
Elkrdge. only on the opposite side of the
town from which we came AS We landed
on the boulevard and turned to the right
by a frame dwelling the odometer regis
tered H. miles. Motorists going from
Washington to Baltimore will not find a
blockade at the point where we came onto
the boulevard. but by inquiring just on
arriving at the outskirts Of the town can
be directed over this route. The road
starts but "a short distance beyond the
sharp curve at the top of long grade.
which Is bordered by white fence on the
outer edge The blockade itself is sew
eral hundred feet down the road. and by
inquiring the motorist can save consider
able time. On entering the town from
the Baltimore side watchman is always
on duty and where the road crosses the
railroad on the detour the crossing nag
man will give the proper instructions
The total length of the detour from the
time the motorist leaves the boulevard
on one side of the town until he comes
back onto it again on the other side Is
exactly 81 mics. Motorists en- route
from Washington to the Monumental city
By reversing the route can negotiate the
detour os follows: At the point where the
road leaves the boulevard turn to the
left and proceed 0.S miles. then turn right
and go II miles, then turn to the right
again at the top of the steep grade ana
make the descent back onto the boule-
ward, stance of OF miles. On arr.v-
ing between the two frame houses turn
to the left and proceed on to Baltimore.
Once more took advantage of the
fine oiled boulevard and continued to the
National Capital over the same route
which we had followed earlier In the
day. passing through Laurel. Beltsville
and Hyattsville. Instead Of finishing the
trip va Bladensburg and 18th and n
streets northeast. we inspected the Rams
Horn road and Queens Chapel road We
found a portion of the new concrete road
finished, and were making good time
when we found the remainder of the
road over in the direction Of Brookland
blocked. AS result We were forced to
make q detour through Mount Rainier,
and thence into Brookland. The Rams
Horn road is receiving a coat Of heavy
oil and sand before being thrown open
to traffic the full distance. We arrived
at our destination at 8 o'clock, without
having experienced any trouble whatever
from the time We left the city.
The itinerary Of the trip. with the mile
age and towns passed through en- route,
follows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

Frederick turnpike, viii soon become a
popular one
Bv following the telephone wires on the
left. the gravel road soon showed signs
of Improvement and at 215 miles we con-
tinued straight ahead. this time with the
wires on the right side Of the road. A
| run of little more than half mile and
we passed large schoolhouse on the
| right side of the road At 2s.S miles we
passed two neatly painted frame churches
on the left side of the road and turned
10 the right. followed Immediately by
left turn in front of the blacksmths
shop The road to the left by the two
churches We were informed, led 10 Oak
land.
The road TO the left in front of the
blacksmith shop. inquiry revealed would
take us to Ellicott City. The one to the
right also connects up with Ellicott City
some distance up the road and Elkridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

to the left at 36.5 miles. directly in front
of handsome residence situated on
high terrace. The name OF the place
is Hilton. small sign with gilt let
tering TO that effect being located along
the roadside At this point we left the
main road and passed onto an oiled road
which led us through the suburban set
tlement of ST Lakeland.
Crossing the electric car tracks In front
of the little waiting station bearing that
name, We again turned to the right ana
followed this thoroughfare. which, by the
way. Is also called Rolling road, SINH
lar to the one down at Relay. later turn
ing to the right into Edmonston avenue.
We followed Edmonston avenue the re-
mainder of the distance into baltimore
and thence on downtown into the heart
of the business section.
After luncheon we started for home at
$40 O'Clock selecting the Columbia ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
New Electric Town Car.

4 Rauch 4 LanE electric town car, the
first Of its type ever seen on the streets
OF the National Capital. was delivered q
few days ago 10 Mrs J. II. Edmonds. lt
is finished IN dark blue with silver strip
ing and is Of the seven PASSENGER tpe.
The interior Of the car is luNutiously up
holstered in gray whpcora. il has out
side drive. Its graceful lines and hand
some finish have attracted widespread at
teHtion since its arrival
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Road SCENE NEAR ELLIeOTT CITY

nue. route, in order to ascertain II that
thoroughfdre was open and the extent
of the improvements which have been
going on for the past year two. We
passed over the bridge at Gwynn's Falls,
on the outskirts of the city. and up grade
over good macadamiZed ROADWAY,
which continued beyond where the
phalt streets left off. We had gone less
than five miles when we came onto the
new concrete road which has just been
completed. There We're no barricadeS.
The worknlen and engineers were still
to be seen on the job putting the fin
ishing touches to the sides of the road
way. 1t might be of interest TO many
motorists to known that the old road
has been abandoned in places and a much
stra!ghter road constructed. This elimi-
mates a number of curves and is a de-
cided Improvement over the old road,
which has existed for SO many years.
The new concrete road extends down as
far as Ninans. a small settlement on
| the Pennsylvania railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
ESSENTIAL
Thousands of Devices Placed
on Marked in Last
Ten Years.

Electricity has been such an indis-
penSab!e agent in our everyday lives that
1t would be quite difficult to realize en-
actly what would happen should this force
De eliminated. The electric devices for
current consumption that have been
placed on the market in the last ten
years register into the thousands We
take for granted that electricity can do
Impossible things. Electricity performs
things that seem impossible to the lay
man, yet the mere fact that they are
being done is proof that these things
could not have been impossible" Thus
spoke a local sales manager in CONVEX
satlon with a prominent motorist few
days ago.
Take, for instance. the electric vehicle
without any other agent than electricity
large car may be propelled up to prac-
tlcaly any speed. through any kind of
right-of-Way? In this electrical age We
have been spoiled by the turning of the
switch habit, and naturally the electric
car must do our bidding with practically
no greater effort than We would expend
in lighting an electric lamp.
Electric Should Be Popular.
1t is wonderful to be able to transport
electricity through line into the bat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

held UP as the result OF the accident, the
road was once more cleared and the
vehicle sent on Its way.
Knowing of these conditions and being
DESTROYS of assisting the motorists of
Washington in this respect and obtain
ing the necessary road data, Ed B.
Terry, accompanied by The Stars auto
mobile scribe. motored over 10 Baltimore
a few days ago in the formers Michigan
touring car. Incidentally We went into
Baltimore via Eiicott City. over a route
which is probably seldom frequented by
local motorists. and returned via the CO.
lumbia avenue entrance of the Balti-
more-W aShington, which is now open to
traffic, and negotiated the detour laid
out by the highway contractors around
Elkridge. Md.
We departed from the National Capital
last Tuesday afternoon and headed out
to Biadensburg, via 18th and II streets
northeast This is where the Baltimore
Washington boulevard enters Washing
ton. II connects with the macadamized
roads at the District line, and the con-
GREETED tnoroughfares in the northeast
section OF the city
Trailing along over the boulevard. We
passed from Bladensburg into Hyattsville,
crossing the tracks of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at the grade CROSSING From
there we continued on TO Beltsville, 49,
miles from Washington. Bearing to the
left we followed the smooth macad-
amized highway to Laurel 1874 miles out,
passing on through The center of the
town. When our odometer showed q.
miles We found ourselves facing fork in
the road. The left fork was of the gravel
type and the bend To the right was a
continuation of the BaltimoreW Washing
ton boulevard. II is the only sharp turn
in the boulevard and occurs at the point
where a large barn on the right side OF
the road contains d sign. painted in green
OF a prominent tire, which completely
covers the whole side OF the structure.
On the left side of the boulevard is AT
attractive residence. while directly in the
center of the fork ahead is a buf1-colored
frame dwelling two stories in height.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Break in Road Here.

Here is found the only break in the
road. Although only half a mile of rough
road extends from where the concrete
road ends to where the boulevard takes
up again. still IL would b. very desir
aole II this portion of the road was in
the same condition for motoring as the
road We had Just gone over. The road
IS not only dusty ana rough. but full of
chuck holes. Besides there is a narrow
wooden bridge TO be crossed Just before
crossing over the railroad tracks and
making the steep ascent to the wooden
bridge. which crosses the tracks to Relay
At the top of the grade. Here a sharp
turn Is necessary just as the journey IS
resumed over the boulevard once more.
Once more on the good road We opened
the machine and in q few minutes had
crossed the Patapsco River bridge and
were pulling into Elkridge. And right
here ia the center of the town just as
we had expected, We We're greeted with
a barricade across the road bearing the
Inscription Road Closed. Concrete road
under construction. II was welcome
news nevertheless, for motorists who
are familiar with the road through the
town of Elkridge will readily appreciate
what ii will mean To have a good smooth
concrete road instead of crawling along
on low speed over the miserable road
which they have had 10 travel over for
years.
We found this barricade at point
where our odometer measured So miles
from Baltimore. Turning to the right
through a narrow roadway, between two
frame dwellings. we continued in due
westerly direction. Just after passing
in the rear of the houses we observed on
our right a deep cut along the banks OF
the Patapsco river. indicating that an
entirely new course had been selected
for the concerted road. Judging from the
direction of the cut and the FILL which
was still fresh, We figured that the new
road will run through u viaduct under
the railroad tracks just to the south OF
where the cut is located. This being the
case the motorists will not tourney over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Purchases Marmon Limousine.

Clarence +. Norment has purchased a
six-cylinder. seven-pasenger Marmon Ii
mousine finished III blue, with the In
terror of blue broadcloth. The is
equipped with electric seif-starter and
electric lights. Mr.. Norment at the same
time purchased a seven passenger tour
ing bcdy, finished In blue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Cost of Running Auto.

Motorists who are interested In the
number of miles obtained per gallon OF
gasoline with their car will do Well TO
study the following table, which mas
been compiled by an automobile sales
man. The table shows what it costs TO
run an automobile 10 COO miles with gaso-
line at q cents per gallon
Number mics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
GOING.
RETURNING.
1914 CadilIacs Delivered.

John C. Walker, an enthusiastic motor
list of this city, has purchased a l9l4
passenger Cadillac touring car, with
full touring equipment. w. b. Freese
has also purchased one of the same type
while the National Cathedral School for
Girls has purchased d seyen-paSsenger
car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Boulevard Is Left Behind.

II is at this point that We left the boule-
Yard and its glasslke surface and took
10 the gravel and dirt road TO the left
While many motorists are aware OF the
fact that this road leads to Ellicott City
still but few motorists feel like deserving
a fine macadamized highway for a coun-
try road. However. 10 those who like TO
make an occa sional cross-country run
and there are lots OF them-the route
about TO be described from this point into
Baltimore probably will appeal TO them.
IL Is somewhat of diversion TO motor
through this section OF the country, and
the road. entering as il does into one or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

the old road and it will eliminate the
dangerous grade crossing right in the
center of the steep hill at the railroad
station. This also will no doubt be glao
news to Washington motorists
After motoring a short distance we
started up grade and. crossing the rail-
road tracks continued over the same
road, which winds around the mountain
side just beyond the tracks. The grade
gradually becomes sitter and shner ana
when the ton is reached. at o. miles. we
made a turn to the left in tile direction
of WASHINGTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
BY HOWARD S. FISK.

RKY TfTH the Baltimore Washing
ton boulevard blockaded on
NM both sides of Elkridge, Md.
during the reconstruction
of that section of the high
way through the town. 1T will be neces-
sary for motorists to make a detour or
the town when making the run from the
National Capital to the Monumental city
Within the past week or two several
automobiles and motor trucks have been
stalled in the section of the road which
has been torn up. and only last week
heavily laden hay wagon overturned.
Before il could be righted traffic became
blocked. With the assistance of those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

Through Rolling Country.

Through Rolling Country.
Once on top of the heavy grade we
found the road led through rolling
country. The road was of the ordinary
country type, improving as we went along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Electric Should Be Popular.

1T is wonderful to be able to transport
electricity through "A line into the bat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-28

"Af dom want to brighten the II picka-
ninny: Ah'll just wait a while and per-
haps he'll wake himself said Unc' Billy.
Perhaps il the whole truth were known
Inc Billy was only too glad of some ex-
cuse for staying a while in Farmer
Browns. big barn He had never been in
side of 1T before. and it seemed to be
full of interesting things and hiding
places.
..Ah reckon Ah'll peer round right
smart bit and make mahself acquainted"
muttered INC Billy.
First he examined all the boxes and
barrels he could find. There was moth
ing to eat in any Of them but some of
them did have the most lovely smells
smells of the different kinds of apples
that they had held. INC Billy shifted
and shifted and shifted till water began 10
trickie down from the corners of his
mouth. You sec. Inc Billy is very fond
of apples. and he hadn't had one for
long time.
Nah goodness exclaimed the Billy.
All can't find anything here but apps-
tite and .Ah already has mon All really
wants of that. If All smells apples much
longer All just naturally got to eat eggs
Yes. sab. All got to eat eggs. if All can't
have apples
With that Inc Billy started to climb
up into. the hay NOV. Not that Tine
Billy expected to find eggs UP there. Oh.
my. no! Such thought never entered his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-28
HEALTH HINT FOR WOMEN

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