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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
IGNORANCE PREVENTS
GETTING BEST RESULTS
Few Tire Users Know Con-
Structi0n of Inner
Tubes.

Construction of inner tubes and the
things which contribute to their wearing
out are not always understood by the
consumer, and as a result many times he
does not get the best tube service. What
contributes to shortening the life of a
tube has been given a great deal Of at
tention by the service department OF a
western tire and rubber company. and the
following suggestions are offered:
Spare tubes should not be carried in
cardboard boxes as furnished from the
dealers shelves-there is danger of the
tubes chatting.
If larger tires are used on the rear
wheels than in front. carry extra tubes of
elch size. Inner tubes are made to size.
and If tube too large for the case is
used pinching and wrnkling will result.
A four-and -a-half-inch tube therefore
should not be used in four-inch case. or
vice versa. If tube is used in a case
larger than that for which it is intended,
abnormal stretching and heating of the
tube results. the rubber becoming dead
and losing its toughness. If it We're prac-
teal to use a tube without regard to size.
manufacturers could effect big saving in
equipment by not varying the tubes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
and fourth. and the back one for first
and third speeds.
Always Mark Parts.

Now these end notches were cot quite
the same distance from the central one.
and the segment had been put on back to
front, so that when the second and fourth
speeds were put in the notch on the seq
ment slightly overshot the roller. which,
naturally. in pressing down into the
notch. pulled the segment backward. and
so threw the gear partially out. and the
wheels by that time only meshng very
slightly. it merely required bump in the
road to shift the speed lever slightly, and
finish the work by throwing the gears out
entirely.
The moral of this then is that. when
the gears are not kept i'll position by a
notched quadrant holding catch worked
from the top of the change-speed lever,
the actual mechanism, which does hold
the gear wheels in position. should be ex-
amined: this does not apply merely to the
car in question. but to many other makes
as we'll The second moral is that when
taking down car, you should always
mark parts that may be assembled in a
different way. so that there may be no
doubt which way each and every one of
them really should 60"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
Keep Passengers Off Top of Doors.

If the car is full and you want to
take on another passenger, do not al
low him to sit on the top of one of the
doors His doing so will strain the
hinges. and cause the door to touch
at the bottom and sides. This may
result ever afterward in annoying
squeaks from the door when the car
is driven, or it may break the hinges
or crack the body where the hinges
are fastened. If the extra passenger
won't sit on somebody's lap have him
sit on the floor of the car, opening
the door and boiling it so that it
will not slam about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
BUYS Palmer-Singer Car.

C. w. Huske, a leading motor en-
thusiast of this city, is the latest pur-
chaser of model X Palmer-S Singer
touring car. The machine is finished
in Brewster green, with light green
stripping and natural wood wheels II
is equipped with electric elf-starter
and electric lights. Delivery was
made yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
.LUBR|CAT|NC GEARS
IMPORTANT FEATURE
When Gear Box Gets Hot
Oil Is Too
Thick.

There should always he sufficient oil
in the gear box to allow the bottom of
the gear wheels to run in it," says a
prominent automobile engineer
Medium or thick lubricating oil should
be used in preference to a mixture of
grease. If the gear box gets hot this is
very often because the oil is too thick. as
in this case an undue amount of resist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
r. o. Brinker Is Promoted.

K. o Brinker, formerly manager of the
local branch OF the Motz Tire and Rub
ber Company. has been promoted TO the
position OF manager Of the commercial
tire department Of the company ut Ak-
ron. Ohio. W. +. Cameron, previously
western sales manager il is announced.
has been appointed assistant sales man
ager of the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
Engine as Air Compressor.

1t follows obviously therefore, that to
turn the engine into an air compressor.
which will give the best results in retard-
ing the progress of the vehicle two
things are required-first, to obtain a
compression on each upward storke IN
stead of merely on each alternate up
ward stroke; and, second. to prevent the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30

succeeding outward strokes from receiv
ing back a large percentage of the
power by the expansion of the compress
ed charge, This can only be done by a
fresh arrangement of the timing of both
exhaust and induction valves. and ii is
also imperative that the usual timing
can be resorted to at will, so that when
the engine is no longer required for re-
tardive efforts it may at once resume its
normal functions of propulsion
ITO achieve this end the modus oper-
andi must be as follows: When the en-
CINE is to be used as brake the charges
of explosives mixture must no longer
be drawn into the cylinders. for 10 do so
would be a needless expense, considering
that ar does just as well, or better
There are two or more ways of accom-
plishing this. A throttle can De arranged
to close the gas supply from the carbu-
rotor and TO omen an air valve to the in
duction pipe, but this method is apt to
upset the mixture and cause filling IN
the induction pipe otherwise known as
popping in the carburetorD. Or, m
stead. the gas throttle can be left open
and the inlet valves kept closed during
the braking period and the whole business
worked by the exhaust valves
Antics of Exhaust Valve
If this aforementioned alternative be
chosen, let Us examine the antics per
formed by the exhaust valve. This must
be made to open during each outward
stroke of the piston, instead Of merely
during each alternate inward stroke, as is
required when the usual timing is in OPP
GRAFTON, and then il must remain closed
during the greater portion OF each in
ward stroke, to secure the compression OF
the charge of air drawn through the ex-
haust pipe. 1t is advisable TO let it open,
however, a little before the piston arrives
at the top dead center, otherwise there
would be an outward impulse given to the
piston before the charge could escape
The field of engine braking is to certain
extent already covered by patents, a study
of which should be made by nybody who
contemplates adopting the system.
A suggested channel for development
Of the idea, and one which ] do not think
has been pursued by designers up till now.
( lies in the direction of endeaVoring To OBJ
tain Il higher compressor action than is
/ possible by the means | have outlined
above. 1t has no doubt occurred to you
that since the compressed air is dis
charged direct into the atmosphere lex
cept for what little back pressure there
may he in the exhaust SYSTEM slightly
before the piston reaches the end of it's
stroke the fun normal compression is
never reached. II. therefore instead of
/ this. one We're to make the cylinders pump
/ into a reservoir the braking power could
! be enormously augmented. Think it outi''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
Motored Through Valley.

Charles Speaks returned a few days
ago from an extended motor trip in his
Ford touring car through the Shenan
doah valley. After leaving the valley
pike he continued across country
through the Old Dominion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
ROAD y
3uIletiUD
Great Falls road blocked from
Anglers Club house to the falls.
Road being reconstructed


New concrete road open at 7. B.
in direction OF Washington. Still
closed to traffic for short distance
south of T. B. Motorists desiring
to go to La Plata and other south
ern points should motor through T.
B. in direction Of Brandywine. TAX
ing first road to right, which con-
meets up with new concrete road
about half mile south of i. B. with
La Plata road.
Concrete road finished between
Charlotte Hall and Mechanicsviile,
Md, also short distance north of
Charlotte Hall in direction of
Hughesville. Active operations now
going on between Hughesville and
Charlotte Hall.
Concrete bridge between 7. B.
and La Plata. Md, open to traffic.
Not entirely finished. No detour
necessary.
DetOur necessary around Elk
ridge. Md New road under con-
struction through town.
New concrete bridge in course Of
construction over ford between
Bladensburg and Hyattsville, Md.
Detour necessary. Bunker Hill and
Queens Chapel roads, via Brook
land, ID. c., recommended to mo-
torists
Marlboro road being reconstruct
ed with concrete road between
Forestville and Centerville, Md.
Portion of road open to traffic and
but slight detour necessary re-
mainder Of distance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
Will Sell Chevrolet Cars.

w H. Morrison. q well known local
automo bile salesman. has Joined the
sales staff Of the Henderson Rowe Au-
tomobile Company. and will devote his
attention TO the Chevrolet line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
fabrication Is Important.

Given least attention, yet a matter that
is most important when the efficiency of
the tube is considered, is fabrication.
Practically all manufacturers treat the i'm
side of cases with a solution to prevent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
Engines May Be Broken.

This was, of course. abuse of the
engine. fer. in order 10 get the necessary
braking effect, il was, as | say, coupled
up with the lowest gear, which meant
rafting it round at speed never con-
templated by it's builders. even though
the car was made to descend the hill.
by using the other brakes as well. as
slowly as possible. There is no doubt
that many engines have been more or
less seriously damaged by letting them
be overrun in this way. Surprising, for
the sake of argument that the lowest
gear of a car is four miles per hour, with
the engine running at normal speed of
LOCO revolutions per minute, and that,
using it as 4 brake, by letting 1t be run
by the force impaired to the car by
gravity III descending a hill the speed OF
sixteen miles per hour is attained; this
would mean that the unfortunate cram
shaft OF the motor would be tearing
round al no less than 4,0o0 revolutions
per minute.
Having mentioned the way that en-
which has perhaps something to do with
there being Only a minority who appear
10 advocate. or even take an interest in,
the subject ef obtaining an additional
brake through the agency OF the motor
ITSELF should like TO make il clear what
very different thing il is 10 use this
agency in a proper manner. For when a
motor has been provided with the extra
fittings necessary. and these are by no
means complicated. il is no longer neces-
sary TO put in the low gear, for a per-
fectiy sufficient brake power is obtainable
On the top speed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
w. C. Long Back.

W. {. Long. local Studehaker repre-
sentative. returned last week from
trip to Nenia. Ohio where he was
summoned by the illness of his mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
Purchased Paige Car.

The latest purchaser of Paige tour
ing car is DR.. Harry A. Fowler of this
city.
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FEW PEOPLE USE
ENGINE AS BRAKE
Many Only Have Hay Idea of
Arrangement.
REVERSING GIVES GREAT
POWER. BUT is DRASTIC
Crank Shafts Often Twisted and
Broken by Firing at
Wrong Time.

Il have come To the conclusion that but
very few people have taken the trouble
IL investigate the advantages To be gain
ed 10y using the engine itself as adj
ditional brake, and that moreover, cutie
q lot of folk have only a very hazy idea
as to how the thing is arranged said a
local mOtorist the other day- Many
persons to whom l have preached the
subject Were under the impression that
II is nothing more than the friction of
the moving parts of the engine which
gives the braking effect when the throttle
is closed and the clutch is left in.
Certainly, unless an engine is espe-
cially adapted for the purpose of being
utilized for byakins there is but little
more than the friction of the pistons and
the lifting Of the valves, which assist in
Tetarding the progress of the car, by
leaving the clutch engaged W hen the mix
ture or the spark preferably the former
IS shut off. The little more, however, in
Guides the power absorbed in COMPRISING
and in driving any extras, such as a
water-ciTcusa pump. magnetic and
fan. have myself been guilty. in the
old days OF inefficient brakes, of prefer
ring the safety of my Own neck and
those OF any passengers | may have had
on board al the time TO the safety of the
engine BY putting in the low gear pre-
naratory To starting the descent of a
danserous-looEing declivity, and thus let
ting the engine take its share of the
chance of breaking something
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30

DetOur necessary around Elk
ridge. Md. New road under con-
struction through town.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-13
A TRUST A DAY!
Cleveland stone Company wicker
sham's Victim Yesterday.

Another suit under the Sherman law
was filed yesterday In the Federal court
tor the Northern District OF Ohio. under
the direction OF Attorney General Wick
ersham. who. an the eve of going out
Of Office is maintaining his record of one
antitrust suit daily.
The suit begun yesterday was against
the Cleveland Stone Company and sub
sldIary corporations and a number OF
individuals resident in Ohio, Indiana.
Chicago and New York. who are alleged
to be engaged In a conspiracy to re-
strain trade and commerce in building
stone. tagging. curbing stone. and grind
stones.
The defendants named in the bill. in
pany, the holding corporation, include a
score of Ohio and Indiana companies.
The bill alleges that the Cleveland
Stone Company and the corporations and
defendants are combined in one concern,
with n capital stock OF 100000 of which
the individuals named are directors or
officers.
1t alleges that alleged competition is
maintained by certain of the subsidiary
companies, but that II is apparent and
not real. and is intended to deceive the
public. The bill alleges that these So
called competing companies always ap-
pear and offer bids against the Cleveland
Stone Company. but that the last-named
corporation dictates their bids. The al
legation is made that competition has
bt en- destroyed and that an unlawful
monopoly exists in all OF the products
named
The Washington herald., 1913-02-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.


Mack NJ. Bernharit. - and Elenora B. MOi, ..
Rev. James 5. Montgomery.
William Adler. .. .0nd-Ona NJ. Newconb. 3. Rev.
= II. Creme
William Worth Hale .. and Helen Mare EVGnS,
=. Rev. :. II. Greene.
Charles 4. Mureland. y. and Katherine b. Elsa,
81 both Of Blucmont, Va. Rev. James =. Montgum-
cry.
Burton J. Fisher. 2s Of Sayre Pa, and Jennie VI.
York. g. Of Athens. ia. Rev. James :. MontgUne.y.
Robert Minor Atkuson, 2. Of Casco. Va and
Blanche o. M1sby. o. Of Rockville. Va.
Alpheus Thomson. - AID Agnes X. Carter. IS. Of
Falls Church. Va. Rev. James =. Montgomery.
John Joserh Downs -. md Roberta Emma Has
sold. ~ Rev. 5: n. Greene.
Adam ]. K4mionka, q. and Helen MArchinski. 81.
beth Of Chicago. III. Judge G. $. Bundy.
Harry r. Leighton, =, and Eva s. Bennett, ..
both Of CCyington, Va. Rev. Charles y. SOntag.
Maurice u. Malone. 3. and Clara VI. Hanna, Il, OF
Atlanta. Ga. Rev. William X. WeddeTspoOn.
Guy X. Calhoun. 2 of Annapolis. Nd, and Edna
4. Earlougher. 24. Rev. W. Radcliffe.
Paul T.. Popkins %, os Ashburn. Va. and Mary
Ellis Thomas. .. Of Aide, Va. Rev. George ".
PUpkins.
CoLoRED
C. r. Lee 80. and Mary Hall. ~.
]. II. King, s., and Martha L. Short. 81
W. G. BraxtOn. 3. and Mamie Jone-. 5.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-13
MIDDIES TO BE DDNED
BY EDWARD B. Mclean
Future Admirals to Figure in Biggest
Private Event Of Inau-
Kuration Day,

Nearly 500 Of Uncle Sans future ad-
mirals. constituting the detachment Of
Annapolis midshipmen assigned to the
inaugural parade, will be dined by Ed
ward B. Mclean, following the parade on
March T.
Mr. Mclean, one of Americas most
prominent young millionaires, is the son
OF John r Mclean, publisher and finan-
cier, of Washington and Cincinnati. The
dinner next month to the 'middies'' will
be In observance Of a custom inaugurated
by Mr.. McLean's mother, who died last
summer. Last Inauguration the snow
storm prevented the attendance of the
detachment of midshipmen on the inaug-
uration, so the dinner was eliminated.
Big preparations are being made for the
affair. which viii be given in Mr. Nc
Leans Massachusetts, Avenue mansion.
A small army of walters and caterers
have been arranged for and the lists
of additional guests are being carefully
prepared. Many a young heart of the
fsIrer sex is missing beats regularly in
anticipation of attending or not attend
ing the affair.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-13
NATIONAL COMMERCE
CHAMBER MEETS
Tariff Commission and Improved Con-
sular Service Urged-Member-
ship Grows.

Directors of the Chamber of Commerce
of the United States are holding two
days session at the Chambers headquar-
ters in the Riggs Building to put into
effect by q referendum to Its component
members certain resolutions adopted by
the first annual convention recently held
here.
The directors, at whose meeting Harry
A. Wheeler, president OF the Chamber.
is presiding, met yesterday, and probably
will adjourn to-day. Resolutions that
Congress be urged TO enact legislation
creating a tsriff commission and improv-
ing the consular service were put In
referendum form.
Those present at the sessions are Presi-
dent Wheeler. Vice Presidents III. E
Miles, OF Racine. Wis; W. ID. Simmons,
Of st. Louis: A. B. Fsrauar, of York,
Pa: Treasurer John Joy Edson. Of Wash
ington, d. c.: Chairman John II. Fahey.
Of the executive committee, and Direct
ors Frederick A. Bode, Of Chicago: A.
s. Caldwell. of Memphis. Tenn: G. G..
Craddock. of Lynchburg. Va; Homer II.
Johnson, of Cleveland. Ohio; W. N. Nc
Cormick. of Baltimore: w. A. Marble, of
New York; Elias Michael. of st. Louis;
Edward G. Miner, of Rochester, n Y;
William ID. Mullen. of Wilmington. Del. {;
John W. Philip. of Dallas, Eek: r. G.
Rhett. OF Chareston. s. c. and 7. l.. l.
Temple, OF Texarkana, Ark.
The following organizations were
elected TO membership: Spokane Cham
ber of Commerce. Washington State:
Muskogee Commercial Club. Indian Ter
ritory; Commercial Club of Duluth. Wis.
Board OF Trade of Kansas City: Lemont
Commercial Association, Illinois: Michi-
gan Avenue Association OF Chicago; Ma
tionaI Manufacturers Of Soda Water
Flavors, Philadelphia: National League
Of Commission Merchants of United
States. New York; Portsmouth. y. II.
Board of Trade and Merchants EN-
change: woonsocket Business Mems As
ISOLATION, Rhode Island: Association Ma
tional de Productores de Cafe. Ponce.
Porto Rico; National Association of
Master Bakery Philadelphia; Holyoke.
Mass. Board Of Trade; GAINESVILLE, Ga,
Chamber OF Commerce.
The total membership of the Chamber
of Commerce of the United States is
now 81 organizations, with an aggregate
membership OF $4,000 firms and individ-
uals.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-13
SOCIETY SKATES;
TEAASBEVERAGE
Lenten Innovation to Be Tried
To-day by Smart Set
Of Capital.
"A LEVEE ON ROLLERS
Idea Originated with the Viseountess
Benoist day, of French
Legation.
"A LEvEE ON ROLLERS

A Lenten innovation that gives prom
Use OF becoming popular with society IN
the National Capital will be inaugurated
this afternoon. when the first OF series
of skating teas" will be held at the
Arcade. The idea is to skate until
respectable thirst has been acquired ana
then drink tea at little tables arranged
for that purpose and chat with other
skaters or with some OF the matrons
who will grace the occasion as chnpe-
rones or patronesses.
The skating tea Is an original idea
with the Viscountess Benoist day, wife
of the naval attache OF the French En-
hassy. The viscountess, sponsor for nu-
merous unique ideas OF entertainment for
the smart set Of Washington. several
days ago decided that subscription
skate" would prove a novel diversion
during Lent. Other society women to
whom the viscountess mentioned her
scheme waxed enthusiastic. and arrange
ments were made to hold a series OF
skates every Thursday. beginning to-
day.
The Viscountess d'Azy and Mrs. George
Howard will receive the guests this after
noon. Among those who have signified
their intention OF being pres, at are the
French Ambassador and Nine. Tusserand.
Mr.. de Peretti de Ia Rocca. Counselor OF
the embassy, ana NINE. de Ia HOCCa,
Capt. de Chambrun. Military Attache of
the Embassy, and the Countess de Cham
brun, and other members of the embassy
staff: Mr.. Giuseppe Catalani. Counselor
and Charge d'Affaires of the Italian EN-
bassy. and Count Mauro Tosti del duchi
di Vslminuta. Secretary. and the young
er members OF the embassy staff; Senior
Algara. the Mexican Ambassador; the
Netherlands Minister and Nine. Loudon,
the Norwegian Minister and Mime. Byrn.
and practically all the members Of the
younger diplomatic set.
Among a few OF the society people
who will be present are the Viscount
and ViscSIntess Henri di Sibour. Mr..
and Mrs. Preston Gibson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chandler Shuey, Miss Gladys Hlnckley.
Miss Meyer and Miss Alys Meyer.
Mrs. Richard Townsend, Mrs. Mar
shall Field. Mrs. Henry r. DimOck. Mrs.
Hope Slater. Mrs. Edison Bradley and
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh are among the
older matrons who will visit the Arcade
to witness the initial skate"
The Viscountess day has great hopes
for her latest project and states that all
to whom she has mentioned IL have given
their hearty approval.
An orchestra will furnish music dur
ing the merry whirl OF the rollers
and add to the soothing effect Of the
tea when skating becomes tiresome.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-13
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

U. s. Dert. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau
Washington. Wednesday. Feb. E-s y m
Fair weather will continue THURSDAY and Friday
over practically all districts from the Mississippi
River westward. excerpt in the West Gulf states,
where there will he rains In the Fast Gulf and
south Atlantic States. Tennessee. and the Ohio Val
ley the weather will he fair THURSDAY and unsettled
Friday. In the region Of the Great Lakes the Mid
die Atlantic. and New England States fair weather
ThBrsday will be followed BY inc-easing cioudiness
Friday.
The temperature will be higher THURSDAY in the
Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the Cpper Lake re-
giun and Friday in the Middle Atlantic and New
England States. the Urper Ohio VALLEY and the
Lower Lake resioo. The tempszature will not change
decidedly in western districts.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-13
Chesapeake Beach Citizens Hold
Regular Meeting.

The North Chesapeake Beach Citizens
Association held its regular monthly
meeting at the residence of its president.
DR.. b. ii. Smart, 80 Rhode Island Ave-
nue. Northwest, Tuesday evening. A
large number Of members attended and
after eleCting DR.. Elmer f. jackson,
secretary for the unexpired term of J.
II. Bangs. resigned, discussed plans Of
improvement for the coming season.
These include an additional early train
from the Beach in the morning. leaving
the Beach at a. H., street car service
between North and South Beach, restora-
tion of pier carried away by breaking
up of heavy ice last winter, and i'm
provement and protection Of beach front
on Bay Avenue.
The secretary was instructed to take
census. with view to determine the
number desiring to become legal resi-
dents OF Maryland with view to the
exercise of franchise. A plat of the
new addition to North Beach embracing
Holland Point was exhibited and ELECTED
favorable comment.