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The Washington times., 1914-05-16
Electric Automobile Socby Run May 27 Rapidly Maui1e

when the magnetic is not operating at
high enough speed 10 generate a strong
current
The best remedy for trouble from this
source. says the motorist In question. is
obtained by having the magnets of the
magnetic rccharced: but temporary re-
lief may often be obtained bv adjusting
the points OF the spark plugs 50 that
all are brought a little closer together.
and all equally distant apart; that is.
the gap between the points should be
the same on all plugs. II the gaps are
not all the same. then the plug with the
widest gap generally will be the first
TO misfirc as a result ot weak magnets.
When running ear slowly on the
high speed gear. the engine NAV be
turning over so slowly that tire mag
netO will not generate the required cur
rent. and misfiring accompanied by q
jCrky action of the car will take place
When :kis occurs. one should either
shift to n lower gear, Or switch over
Cnto the battery. The better plan is &c
shift to tho lDwer gear. IL in congested
traffic when the car spee1 cannot bs
increased. for by so doing one speeds
up the engine and magnetic; more cur.
rent Is generated, a hotter spark Is pro-
Guced ard misftrinS is eliminated
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
DIAGNOSES HEATING
IN MOTOR ENGINES
Chronic and Acute Divisions Are
Found in Various Types of
Cars.

, OlrrhaalinE Of motors can he divided
irtu Two classes-chrOni2 and acute.
CnrCnIc oV"rhcatins owing TO made
uuate cooling surface and poor design
il seldom found on cars Of modern
vintage because all engineers now pro-
\ idc ample cooling surface for their
cars When tn: chronic conditions is
found it cannot be cOmbated except by
lifting larger radiator or pump.
However. motorists term carbonizoG
cylinders or over-rich mixture as
chronic conditions, and conditions that
ultimately cause 1amage to the motor
There is NJ sure road to ascertain these
conditions EXCEPT by knowing the run
ming temperatures Jf the Other fellow
WHO has the same model as you have
Ride with him and find out how his
car acts under similar road conditions.
Feel the radiator as often as possible
or preferably take the temperature of
the circulating water in the other fell
lows CA. IT his car runs cooler and
Is snapl :er. investigate Your own mix
ture Cut down the yasolcne all il
will stand without popping back in the
carburetor.
A difference in efficiency nav nc au-
parent at once. If your car still Iuns
hot. clean out the carbon on the CYL
anu BlSlDn also waive
parts, for carbon frequently causes
high cylinder temperature and every
mile you go in an overheated condition
is wearing out your engine. While il
may not cause any great degree of
annoyance for time. damage is never
theless being done. and a few weeks
of this abuse may ruin the motor.
Acute overheating is trouble that de-
velops suddenly on the road and Is even
worse than chronic, for il means i'm
mediate and costly repairs. Even the
most expert drivers canot tell when
their radiators may spring a leak and
lose all the water-a petCoCk may jar
open or the water pump break At such
times cars which under ordinary con-
dltions show no sign of OVerheating
will heat up and crack their cylinders
before the driver is aware of the ex-
istinE condition.
Drivers should take every preCaution
TO prevent the occurrence of these
troubles because oYerheating means
such heavy repairs as replacing Cyln-
ders and pistons. which will run into
hundreds of dollars.
About the only way to guard against
acute overheatng is to tape up water
drains and watch the condition Of the
clip on the hose connections. Even
then the possibility of sudden radia-
tor leak cannot he guarded against
nor the breakaSe OF the water pumps
or connect ons.
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
'-ANS MATURING
FOR ELECTRIC RUN
tereSting Route Laid Out for
Contestants in Event to Be
Held May 27.
BY HARRY WARD.

ans ale rapidly maturing for the
!, irrC automobile. soCiabil'ty run May
James W. Orne. chairman Of the
, 1InittCe ia charge Of the event. has
/. ont an interesting route for the con-
. ants and II weather conditions are
nrsbl,. f. is expected loo or more
!. tries will he in line at the starting
70 nj.
, 'artiuC from the Plaza .routing the
, National Museum. the contestants
q proceed through the Monument
aHnds. thence around the Speedway
point opposite the War College.
rnding the point. the motorists viii
urn over a portion of the same route,
ming out at the Seventeenth street
rance to the speedway.
rom there the "oute will oN north
Seventeenth street TO Connecticut
euuc, to the west entrance to Zoo
ark. After a short rid" through the
r6 the participants will conclude the
in a tn" Joaquin Miller cabin, in the
" Jhern part OF the park. Tho dis
.nce is slightly over thirteen miles AMI
route is over smooth roads.
he start viii be made at u:3o o'clock,
r. al the conclusion nf the run a bas-
II luncheon viii b serTed at the Mill
cabin. As there are man. women
= -crS Of el.ctrics in Washington, il is
,HCt"d many of them will take part i'm
/. ..''.7
audSnmp prizes will b" awarded.
contestants will run under scaled
80. which will he set BY a Govern
Il Official. Entry blanks are avail
in many automobile salesrooms and
ISes
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
merican Motorcycles
Again Prove Superiority

american -'uad" moturryrIes we're for
E' Se""hl lIi'." t'rrI n suu@riu, 10
.'s' Of foreign Manufacture in ia" 70
q NJ 'r.sl Of th" Motorcycle club Of
'ndpu. England f.. \. Culliver. On an
'uerIcan-mad" motorcycle won in" fe-
Gus JaTOu 'up against n fieId OF l3S
d"Is representing th-- best cyclists Of
es' Br.ia!n. The course Was from
"ndOu T." Lands End and return. q
@s e. uISiah'" Of - miles. There were
% very dinlcgir !. lis iu Je uc"Or ted
20 IN" course. THIS j. the s.-rolld time
a. tn" Jarror cup mas. beer won bv
ma LIE" huijr IN This ruGntIy. Il
wing b-"n won 5I 1911 b, the late Ar
'Ur N""Thpus" over 4 field Of sixty
ue contestants
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
! ,25O,OO0 Tires Will Be
Used by One Company

1t IS estimated by the makers OF a
p"; LIar priCed car. that l.2Jo0I1 tires
will he required for this years produC-
ton Of the max" in question. This
immense quantity will he supplied by
four leading American tire companies
\ visitor at the automobile factory re-
Gently figured out that if every tire
rCceIN Cd at the factory this year travels
in the course of it's life time 500 miles,
this years supply of tires will have
Travelled total distance of $50 C01.O coo
mII.s or $4,000 times around the rOrId
before the last one IS ''SCrappcd' 90
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
Plan Mammoth Tour.

Motorcy cllsts Of the East are this
y"al planning to stag" 4 mammoth tour
similar to In" annual Short Grass Tour
Of Kansas Present arrangements CON
template that there viii be five diVi-
SONS Of the tour. starting from Wash
Ington. Baltimore. Boston. Springfield.
and Buffalo, and centering in Albany,
y Y From there the tourists will ride
in body TO Saratoga Springs. where
the New York state +. 4. NJ. COnNen-
tiOn will be held on July .. {. and )
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
Pullen Forecasts Record
For Coming Big Race

FuCic Pullen. who won the Grand
Prize race at Santa Monica. Cal, last
Fchrt AIRY. and who will drive cur
il the j0o-mile race at indianapolis.
May 90, believes a record of over eighty
miles an hour will |e established in
III. forthcoming race.
The American drivers" Pullen say.
will not take any chances with the
foreigners this year and will let their
Inc UNITS out to the limit all the way.
This means the drivers from across the
Atlantic will have to travel faster than
thy did last year il they expect TO
" in
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
Appeal to Motorists to
Aid Orphans Outing

The orphans Of this city will have
their annual automobile outing at Glen
Echo either on. June or 9 w. c.
Long. chairman of the committee in
charg" Of the affair and his associates.
II. l. Lcary. jr.. and II. ). jerks. are
working out the details for the out
in". Nearly 100 automobiles will be re-
Quir"d and Chairman Long has issued
an Urgent appeal to r.otorists. II is
planned 10 have all the cars assembled
in front Of the Municipal Building.
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
ADJUST PLUGS WHEN
Magnetic M|SF|RES
Trouble Often May Be Correct
ed If All Are at Exactly
Same Distance Apart.

\ well-pOsted motOrist says that
when a magnetic has been in constant
use for considerable length OF time,
misfiring and a consequent loss Of
power may be exhibited by the motor.
due to lack of sufficient heat in the
spark. caused by a weakening of the
magnets. The misfring. in such a case.
is particularly noticeable at slow speeds
The Washington times., 1914-05-16

parts. including tires. where made a
/ practice. but where there are frequent
stops and restarts. il will considerably
reduce the mileage because OF the high
current required due to rapid starting.
II the driver moves the controller one
! point for about each TWENTY-FIVE feet
! the car should start smoothly and with
no undue strain.
/ Always Test Brakes.
/ II is well to form the habit of try
ing the brakes soon after StnrtInE out.
Thus you will know they are iii proper
working order and YOU can judge in
what distance the car can be stopped
at Various speeds.
/ Regularly use the service brake. Most
! cars gre equipped with an merG-nCy
| brake tC he used as its name implies.
! In the EXTREMIST emergency You can
! throw on the reverse This should
! only lie done to avoid accident ard not
when running fast or on slippery streets.
Otherwise it may make matters worse
by causing the car to skid or snap "A
driving chain or gear. Tine brakes
should be applied first and the control
Ter moved to only one point reverse.
This requires rapid. but careful and
certain manipulation of the controller
and must only he done in the extreme
, emergency.
lacking it. In congested districts it il
frequently necessary to back Ont. and il
is important TO be able to do his easily.
Never attempt TO run backward at nigh
speed you are liable to become con-
fused and either fail to throw the con
troller properly or turn the wheels the
wrong way and an accident IS laHle TO
result
T:CfCrc you leave the car make absO
luteiy certain that the controller IS off
aud locked, if it is cqipped with a lOci,
or remove the plug if there is n" l"ci,.
Cause of Skidding.
About skidding. remember that "u
turT NJ the front wheels force is eN-
cit"t TO change the original direction
Of IT' tiOn. The rear WheelS would mat
ural,y continue in the original direction
OF the driving force. II the coefficient
oc traction between tires and road can
not r, Sist this action the car Will skid.
THIS is aggravated by speed and weight.
l. is usually caused by too sharp
turn al too high speed or by sudden
ly J@n.mlng the brakes on too hard.
! skid is not dangerous II there Is
pien;N of room to manipulate the car. /
In tn, first place do lot cut off the
power entirely. The best possible thing
to do is to quickly tur, the wheels III
IN" direction the car sk!dS. keep the
Contr uller on say. second point Of "A fv''
o. siN-speed controller and the brakes
applied sufficient to reduce speed. Far |
bottcr. however. is to use care TO avoid !
skiUGing. When the streets ar" bad
Imn slowly when making any turns
The Washington times., 1914-05-16

'rchasers OF Cole touring cars his
w \ included DIR. J. L. Pope. of Cleve-
i Park. and George Hymen.
ora cars have been sold to the follow
in Touring cars-National Capital
RsIltH Company. Clyde w Conger. ".
Belt. John J. Cleary. W W. Dea,.
Nj Ruth Dom. r. W. King. John L.
v 'Ee, DIR. r. A. Pyle. Thomas w Mr.
Hoo sc. Lieut.. II. F Lcary. A L. Dom
icson. John T. Money. James Stuart,
D. cent Marino. Frederick T Roys. A
shannon. W. P. Blackburn. W. H.
AsrIow. W. F. Roberts. VIM. A L.
Eunu. W. S. Hoge. jr.. William C
B'undon. Max Raum. Frances L.
Adams. r. F. Funkhouser. II. J. Mof-
f''; Harold II. Levy. Martin J. Flaher-
r. Mrs. Emma Nisewander. Mrs. Laura
" .ber Frank D Roys. Charles H.
o'DOnnen. Runabouts to c p Winter.
Charles II. Keel. George Hyman,
FleIscb mann Yeast Company CN. s.
Dudley Smith. jr.. Remschel Auto Sale;
Company. George Goldberg. Mauck &;
+ ntsberry. I'm T. Cole. Delivery
' agOns to Milton f. Hughes John
hompson. ]. d. Rosser. A. J. Simmons,
) Jrnn L. O'NeiI.
nomas W. Lockwood and Z. T
i roe are recent purchasers of Cadillac
CO.
Mrs John : ScuIly has purchased a
/ 'roI' electric clcar-vision brougham n
IA Emerson & Orme. II is finished
IL blue and upholstered in blue mo-
nr e. \ Iawley has purchased
{ -terrar touring car. fully equipped.
q William F Putnam has purchased
'oadsle' Of the same make.
J Woodruff and Oscar A. Reed
formed thr Carterca- Sales COM
~. lnccrDOrated and will handle the
Z -tercar. & B Commerre trucks. and
: lice trucks. They have OPENED q
r. ."sr"om II lN9l Fourteenth street.
Iakirg rnilesee r"ro.1- aS all rne
d ~ jus, now. showing that car
@ alers and mauufa ctuIer~ r-al.z. tnat
{ 0noml in upkeep is biz point they
r' 81 urse on BUYERS. Today Saxon
'saieIs throughout The ,.ouurTy are
ing their cars 90 milo r.a.h cqr
y 81 EaNe NEWSPAPER man as Ubse.y. .r
: the dealer whose ,aI covers The
Z stance On the least amount Of gaso-
: ." " II get a priz" from the factory.
..h''rl Barrett is driving th- Wash
E -tou Saxon.
curing Tie week the ONrrlsnd- ash
20 Ton Motor Gcmnanv sod Overland
G"l - touring cars. with el-,'rl,
." .'umeui. 10 DT. O. T.. Hove. Dr.u
= Merle. End {. A Green.
'."It Robertson. who has been ld-r.f--
= with the automobile DusIpe-s IuI
EtN 70. many Years has ioned
= saI's force Of the ON'IlHrd-NE ash
ON M"jOr COMPANY
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
CHOICE OF
COLORS IMPORTANT
Harmonious Combinations Will
Add Much to Attractiveness
of Motor Car.

Too much importance cannot he at
tached to the proper choice o. colors
for automobiles. IL is a wise salesman
that realizes The value of this end
of the motor car business. and gives
il careful attention.
There is nothing more distressful 10
Ieople who are keenly sensitive to col
ors than inharmonious combinations
and nothing more puzzling or annoying
to those unacauainted with colors than
the task of attempting to choose
combination without the guidance and
help of some one Informed in sucn
matters
The Washington times., 1914-05-16

the task of attempting to choose a
combination without the guidance and
help of some one Informed in sucn
matters.
Three Glasses of COlors.
ColOrs are divided into three classes,
KNOW as neutral. warm. and cold.
Neutral embraces all grays; warm. all
Colors in which yellow or red predomi-
nate: cold, all colors in which blue pre-
dominates Inasmuch as grays are pro-
duced by using red. yellow, and blue,
they in turn are warm or cold, accord
ing to which color predominates.
Color schemes may be divided into
the following classes: One tone, where
one color is employed throughout: two
tones, where two shades of the same
color are used: contrasts. where cold
and warm colOrs are used. 1t is the
latter class that Is the most difficult
to handle and where care must be ex-
ercised not to make the contrast too
glarinr.
Neutrals can be used in combinat ton
with any of the colors, providing care
gray according TO the value of the
other color used. That is to say, warm
grays with warm colors and cold grays
with cold colors.
In using a warm and cold color in
combination. IT is best to choose COL
ors that have an affinity for each other.
II blue and red are to be used, choose
a blue that has a leaning toward the
purple, If green and red, choose a red
that leans toward the purple. Inat-
tention to this detail is what causes
colors to fight" Black and any of the
reds can always be used with safety.
Earth Bases Wear Best
There are two bases for colors,
known as earth and chemical. 1t is
very rare that color made from an
earth base is known to fade, except
where a chemical base Is added to pro-
duce a different shade. On the other
hand, the colors made from chemical
bases will nearly always fade. This is
because the base is produced artiicially
and the action of the light causes II to
change in value.
Roughly Speaking, most of the reds
and all OF the yeliows and browns are
made from. an earth base, and are the
best wearing colors. Blues are made
from a chemical base, hence its ten
dency to change. Green being COM
bination Of yellow and blue, shows a
tendency TO change according to the
proportion Of the blue predominating.
The same thing Is true Of the purples
they being combination of red and
blue. In fact, they are the most un-
be made clear 10 Those contemplating
their use.
Following a choice OF colors. the next
step is to see that they are properly
applied. The entir. success of any jop
Of Lainting depends upon each coat be-
ing properly AMI thoroughly dried be-
fore the next is applied.
The Washington times., 1914-05-16
Automobile Notes

'rChasers OF Cole touring cars his
p included DIR. J. L. Pope. of Cleve-
i Park. and George Hymen.
The Washington times., 1914-05-16

curing Tie week the Overland WASH
ton Motor Ccmnany sod Overload
G"l - touring cars. with el-,rrl,
.iumeui. 10 DT. O. r. Hove" Dr.
Merle and {. A Green.
The Washington times., 1914-05-16

i."rt Robertson. who has been ld.-r,t--
= with the aritO1Iubil, DuaIpe.s ~
rty 70. many Years has iomed
saI's force Of the ON.TlHrd-NEaSh
ON M"jOr Company.
The Washington times., 1914-05-16

nomas W. Lockwood and +: T
, hoe are recent purchasers Of Cadillac
The Washington times., 1914-05-16

3 J. Woodruff and Oscar A. Reed
- formed the Carterca~ Sales COM
~. lnrcrDOrated. and will handle the
~terCar. + COmmerre trucks and
lice trucks They have OPENED
-esroOm II lN0l FOurteenLL streel
The Washington times., 1914-05-16

Mrs Iohn :. SCuIIy has purchased a
. 'rOI' electric clcar-vision brougha n
"a Emerson & Orrne. II is finished
blue and upholstered in blue mo-
The Washington times., 1914-05-16

nr. Z. \ HawIey has purchased a
-terrar touring car, fully equipped.
.d William +. Putnam has purcha Sed
-Oadste, Of the same make
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April il, the new secretary. Grace Straf
ton, was installed, and Sister S. j. Young
was elected chaplain to fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF Alma I'll. Coggins.
A committee, consisting OF the master,
lecturer and F. L. Hodgkins, was APP
pointed to bring in suggestions in regard
to- clearing up and identifying the
grounds around grange hall.
This being the full moon meeting, the
committee, Sister Villa Hodgkins, chair
man, presented an excellent program as
follows: Singing, grange; reading, Grace
stratton; reading, Roy Smith; report of
good roads convention in Bangor, Fred L..
Hodgkins: violin solo, Lewis Smith; read
ings, Grace Hodgkins, Hattie Kingman.
W. K. Salisbury; singing, mixed quartet.
Cake, cocoa and coffee We're served.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, The Divine. Master has SO sud-
denly called unto Himself our worthy chap
lain, Sister Alma H. Coggins, therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of our sister.
Lamoine grange has lost one whom all loved
and respected for her worthy life, her maj ed
ability and Willingness to helpfulness in all
that pertained to the good Of the order, and
the exemplifcation OF the noble principles in
her daily life, and though her loss is deeply
and sincerely mourned, yet we would bow in
submission to Him who doeth all things well,
Resolved, That we as grange extend our
heartfelt sympathy TO the bereaved husba nd
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notwithstanding.
anhrrtisfmfnrs.
IF YOU SUFFER ANY
STOMACH AGONY
Take Mi-e-na Now Perfectly
Harmless but acts Quickly
and Effectively.

When you feel nervous, blue, irrit-
able, tired and dizzy-when you have
headaches, sour stomach, heartburn
and pains in the colon and bowels
you are suffering from Indigestion
you need Milo ma at once.
Mi-o-na is not "A cure-all but specific
for stomach ills. 1t builds up and
strengthens the stomach walls and
glands, improves quickly the digestive
system and assists nature to properly
digest and asslmilate the food, thus in
surfing good health.
Do not suffer another day. Get a
fifty cent box of Mi-o-na Tablets from
Il. y. Parcher. Keep them with Won
constantly - they will help you get
well and strong and immediate relief
is sure. If not benefited Mi-o-na costs
nothing.
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Pamela, 265. HANCOCK


April IS the lecturer presented the fol-
lowing Patriots day program: Singing
Battle Hymn of Republic;" paper,
"Lives of the Colonists," Ellis Young
paper, 1.-THE Story of Israel Putnam
o. W. Foss, ir.; historical questions, Ger
trude Foss; singing, America" The lee
turer read letter of greetings from the
State lecturer, which was full OF helpful
thoughts.
AT the next meeting, George n. Worden
director, whose headquarters are at Els
worth, will give talk on farm demon.
STATIONS in Hancock county, and will ex.
plain fully regarding the organizing of 6
boys and girls agricultural club. Thi.
talk will be at O'Clock, and will be pub
lie. A cordial invitation is extended to all
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of The Cup" having heard 1t discussed at va
rious times and preached about. One Of the
best talks upon IL was given by DR.. Freeman,
of StsMarks Episcopal church, Minneapolis.
While not agreeing fully with the author on
several points, DR.. Freeman said; sit Is in
many ways a remarkable book, and though
we do not entirely approve, let us remember
that Mr.. Churchill is churchman, COM
municant and Christian gentleman"
1 hope many OF the Nj. B. sisters have had
the privilege Of reading Mary Antins "The
Promised Land"-a wonderful book. And how
many know "The Life of Alice Freeman
Palmer''S 1 do not read that--I study it. and
gather from it inspiration for many little
talks to girls clubs or Sunday school classes,
and even in some cases to small Sabbath
schools, especially upon "the three rules for
being happy" as Mrs. Palmer gave them to the
children of the slums, in the vacation schools
of Boston. Alice Freeman Palmer's clubs are
helpful things, and some time when Aunt
Madge needs material for full column these
three rules" will be good reading.
Have you met ct. Tembarom" yet? the little
lad to whom New York was the world and
who loved little Ann with all his heart. Sure
ly, Mrs. Burnett has never written more de-
lightful story. Greetings to all and best wish
es TO Jennie. AUNT SUE.
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CAsTINE. $50.

April II the program consisted OF read
ings by Emma Bowden, Ada Leach and
Austin Heath. Topic: ITO how great
an extent can the farmer OF to-day intelli-
gently calculate on probabilities" Re-
marks by j. w. and E. c. Bowden. A
question box was enjoyed. Some of the
members Of this grange have not been
idle. Nearly 90, 200 brown-tail moth nests
have been gathered and destroyed.
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AITKIN, MINI, April 2.


AITKIN, MIMI, April 2.
Dear Aunt Mddge:
Justa line to tell "Melly" that found the
name of the author of the helpfdl little verse
sent from Eye Cosie Corner. The poem, as
found it in volume called Sunshine in
the SOUP, is entitled "Trust"; the author,
Mary Frances Butts. I have looked through
several other volumes of collected poems,
but do not find her name again.
I,too, enjoyed the talk on books. We have
lately read, with great interest, 1.-The Inside
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sEAGIRT. All, SOUTH DEER ISLE.

Saturday evening, after the usual BUSH
ness, the lecturer presented a good pro-
gram. Next Saturday evening will be
observed as temperance night. Question
for discussion, "Resolved that national
prohibition is preferable to the present
system"
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Among the 6rangera.

This column is devoted to the Grange, es-
pecially to the oranges OF Hancock county.
The column is open to all grangers for the
discussion of topics of general interest, and
for reports of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission of the writer. All COM
mnnications will be subject TO approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.