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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30

Miss Louisa Lennart attended
club meeting in Talent yesterday.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30

Mrs. S. C. Wing is again at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. j. H. Nc
Gee, in Ashland after a sojourn of
several months in California. Mr..
McGee expects his mother soon from
Clarinda Iowa. She has been caring
for her aged mother, who died re-
Gently, but now expects to make her
home in Ashland
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30

M. W. Wheeler and wife and their
son Alvin and wife are in the city
for a brief visit with former neigh
bors. The Wheeler family moved to
Corvallis last year and since their re-
moval their son Alvin has acquired
life companion whom his Ashland
friends are pleased to have opportun-
ity of meeting.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30

Friday evening at the home of Miss
Rose Thomas, 993 Boulevard, num-
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
Uses Old Nail Clip
To Strip Insulation

One uaotorist who doas all his own
"fussing about his car and IS proud Of
he tact. says hc has evolved an IN
Usual method Of stripping insulation
from the ends Of wire. Instead 81
using knife. which endaugers the
wire, he uses an Old nail clip.
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
KEROSENE WILL GIVE
THOROUGH CLEANING
Cylinders and Rings Will Be
Better for Occasional Bath,
Says Engineer.

There has been so much talk recently
about burning carbon out Of the cylind-
ers that the good. old-fashioned remedy
IAN application OF kerosene-is about
forgotten" said one of Americas best
known motor car engineers.
1T is without doubt a wonderful ad-
vance to be able to run your car into
a garage, have the cylinders opened up
from the top and the carbon removed
by means OF an oxygen flame. This,
however. costs some money. ahhoush
not much, ties the car up from one to
three hours and causes n certain
amount Of wear and tear on the threads
of the various parts removed, to get
into the cylinders.
But by squirting a quantity of kero-
Sene into each cylinder OCCASIONALLY,
much of the necessity of having carbon
removed would be avoided and the cyl
inders and rings would be kept in better
condition.
TO you who are reading this-why
don't you try kerosene In your motor,
and set certain days when you will ap-
ply It?
TT is better TO apply it two or three
nights In succession, than 10 IL to apply
it four or five times at considerable in
tervals. Start in tonight and when you
put the car away, put three or four
tablespoonfuls OF kerosene into each
cylinder Of your engine. In the morn
ing II will smoke badly for a few min
utes. but never mind that. Do the same
thing tomorrow night, and again the
night. You will be surprised
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
BRAKE EFFICIENCY
FACTOR FOR SAFETY
Drivers Should See That Surface
Is Not Worn or Rusted
Through Neglect.

However well brake may be de-
signed its surfaces will wear by use,
its connections will become worn or
rusted fast from neglect. Worn and
inefficient brakes are a menace not
only to the motorist but to pedes-
TRANS and other users Of the highway
as well.
So vital a factor of safety are the
brakes OF a motor car that the police
of some cities consider poorly oper-
atGd brakes as prima facie evidence
of carlessness on the part of the
driver in case OF accident. says Mo-
tor Age. In Detroit, for instance, po-
lice officers are instructed to hold
cars involved in an accident for a
brake test and II the brakes are not
reasonably efficient the driver is held
Should Be Inspected.
Not only should the driver give
prompt attention TO any indication
that his brake ~ not acting with full
efficiency and adjust II at once. but
he should make II a point to examine
all his brake connections periodically
to see II they are working at OF near
the end OF their possible movement,
When the surface OF the lining be-
comes worn. IL may happen that when
the brake lever Is put backward to
Its fullest extent. with all the power
available. 1t may hold the car nicely
on a moderate grade or at moderate
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
NOT PUTTING CARS AWAY THIS WINTER.

This year has yet TO hear the first
suggestion Of such an idea, and the
reason is not difficult to find
In the past cars have been laid up
during the winter months, not because
they would not travel through a reason
able amount of snow. but because It
took an exceedingly brave person to
continue to use his car after the first
few experiences in starting in really
cold weather
In the first place, II was no child's
play to turn the motor over at all. as
the oil CONCEALED to such an extent that
the motor became very stiff and hard
10 turn over. Then, after the motor
had been turned over two or three times
and partially freed. II was most diff
cult 70 get an explosion in the cylinders,
because it was practically impossible
to vaporize the icy cold gasolene.
To make a gas out of gasolene, il 10
necessary either TO bring il up 10 GER
tain temperature so that IL will give off
a vspor or to break il up mechanically
into such small particles that II will
float in the air in the form of a mist,
making in the latter way what might
be termed a mechanical gas"
Obviously, if the engine is freezing
cold, there is little chance Of making a
gas by the aid or partial aid Of heat
The Washington times., 1914-12-19

/ II the engine is turned over fast enough
in starting, even if everything is cold,
the speed of the air rushing through
the various passages into the cylinders
is of such velocity that the glsolene
taken up by this air is torn into minute
particles forming the mechanical gas -
and start may be obtained.
Plainly, then, in turning over a motor
that is exceedingly stiff due to the
freezing cold, it would be impossible,
unless one were very strong, to vapor-
ize the freezing cold gasoline mechani-
cally. Consequently IL became neces-
sary tc squirt quantities Of raw gaso-
lcne into the cylinders, to pour hot
water over the carburetor and intake
manifold and to resort to other expeds-
ents. Or, IL one was ingenious. he car
ried a mixture Of gasolene and some
highly volatile fuel, such as ether, which
when squirted into the cylinder In small
quantities made a combustile gas be-
cause Of its volatile nature despite the
cold weather.
Perhaps, far away from any source Of
help with a motor that absolutely re-
fused TO start, you resorted 10 the most
dangerous eHpedient OF all--soaking
waste or a rag in gasolene, laying II
under the carburetor and setting II
on fire 10 obtain the necessary heat
But all this is now a thing OF days
gone by, for If the roads are at all
The Washington times., 1914-12-19

passable, cars are now driven through
out the winter, thanks principally TO the
electric starter.
With q correctly proportioned and
properly maintained starting equipment
there is no reason to crank the engine.
good starting equipment properly cared
for Will turn the engine oveF fast
enough to make II start.
Those automobilistS who drove cars
in the days before self starters will
remember how on freezing, stormy days
il was first necessary to raise the bon
net and inject some gasolene or very
volatile mixture into each cylinder.
how then one looked to insure that he
had not forgotten to turn the switch.
perhaps listening to be sure that the
v1brators on the coils were working
properly. how the little ticker on the
carburetor was operated TO insure that
there was gasolene in the carburetor
and to food It so that the first turn
over would draw gasolene into the
cylinders.
After all these precautions, the next
move in order was to insert the start
ing crank and. II the weather was very
cold. jump on IT TO break the engine
loose: then at the expense OF great
outlay of energy, slowly turn the en-
glnc oVsr-sIowly indeed at the very
best. IL the weather was very cold II
was the usual thing 10 crank the engine
until one became exhausted. then open
the pet-Cocks on the engine ana inject
more gasOlenc into the cylinders, look
to make sure that tn" switch wss on,
and then tackle the crank once more
with luck. IN" second or third at
tempt NJ the crank would cause the
engine TO snort once or twice and then
sion. Then II would be cranked again
After much snoTtnS and much loss Of
breath and strength on the part OF the
driver. the engine would condescend to
run. What did you care II YOUR motor
did run in a hit o. miss way for the
,irst mile or so? What did you care II
at the end Of the first few hundred
yards II would cough consumptiveIy
end 5top--Just as long as II would start
more easily than tho frSt time
Is il any wonder cars were laid up in
cold weather?
In these days Of electric starters, in
ordinary weather one has but to move
the switch and the motor starts. II the
weather Is cold. Il IL usually necessary
first to move a lever or button on the
dash, adjusting the carburetor for
richer mixture. In extreme weather Il
may be necessary also to turn a lever
or some arrangement on the dash
whereby the engine Is properly primed.
when throwing on the switch will surely
cause the engine to start Provided, OF
course, the motor and starting system
are in reasonably good condition.
After looking back at the multiplicity
of things every owner Of a motor car
was expected TO do, and did do II he
drove o car in cold weather. and re-
calling the great physical effort to which
he was subjected every time he started
II cold motor. II Is surprising how many
drivers Of motor cars in these days re-
fuse to take the two or three simple.
little precautions that will keep their
cars in such condition that they will
start readily.
The Washington times., 1914-12-19

at the difference in the way your engine
will operate
Especially at the present time, when
you are running your motor with a rich
mixture during the cold weather thie
use OF kerosene is especially good for
the engine. Just try this for the next
three days. and. then next week try IL
again. Get the habit of doing this three
continuous nights every week or ten
days. 1t might be we'll TO make a
schedule and set certain nights Of each
week on which to dose the engine
But no matter when you do II. do II
often. because IL 10 not very much
trouble and you will be surprised at the
Improvement you will experience In the
running OF your engine. In fact. II
would be good thing II you would
dose your engine with a small amount
or kerosene every night. Why not keep
can OF kerosene In the garage. and an
OIL can or squirt gun with which TO ap-
ply II. and divide the oil can full among
the cylinders every night"
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
Russian Ambassadors
Automobile i'm Crash

The automobile Of NJ Bakhmeter. the
Russian ambassador. collided with al
electric light pole In Fourteen street,
near II street northwest. last eveninc.
breaking the light globe and causing
slight damage to the machine. No one
was injured.
Congressman Frank D. Smith OF
Maryland. while driving his automobile
in f street. between Ninth and Tenth
streets northwest. last evening. collideo
with a street car. The automobile was
damaged. Mr.. Smith escaped injury.
An electric automobile driven by z. II
Pilson, 215 r street northwest. was
struck by a Connecticut avenue car.
near Jefferson street. last evening. The
glass sides OF the coupe were shattered
and the fender OF the car broken. Ne
one was hurt.
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
Tire Valve Pin Often
Causes Air Leakage

There is nothing much more mys-
terious or battling than a tire which
gradually loses its air. though it is
positively known that the tube does
not leak and that the valve is in good
shape" remarked lie Roy Livingston,
he Hood tie agent. But there is al
WAYS a reason for such things and ono
reason for loss of air may be that the
Din in the tire valve is a trihe too
'ong. 80 that when the cap is screw ed
on, IT makes contact with the pin and
pushes the valve of the seat. Fling
4 little OF the end Of the pin Il eli
that Is necessary to end the loss of
7iY"
The Washington times., 1914-12-19

speed. but will not permit further
power being applied. for the reason
tnGt the levers and connections can
not he moved any farther in the di-
reCtion required.
If the connections have been fully
taken up and have gotten to the end of
their tether when fun force OF the brake
is required, or arc anywhere near IL.
either new brake blocks are required or
the band needs refining. This is a thing
that, for the sake of safety. should not
be put Off to that indefinite tomorrow
which may never come. In testing the
efficacy of an adjustment. little depend
ence can be placed on the method OF
lacking up the car and hauling a wheel
around by hand against the brake. Such
a method might be effective II a ten or
twelve-foot lever could be applied 10 the
spokes. but the best course is to see how
IL acts on the road against the engine
and to see how great 9 distance Is re-
quired to stop the car from a speed of
twenty or twenty-five miles an hour.
Features of Brake Care.
One of the features of brake care
which most often is sadly neglected Is
the fabrication OF all working joints
and bearings IN the brake connections.
1t Is a very common failing to allow
these to go without oil for weeks or
months. Joints of this kind without
fabrication are sure 20 bind and rust in
time and may even stick so tightly that
some of the connections are broken, in
which case. which usually occurs in
some emergency. they are useless when
wanted most.
Almost as bad as brakes which slip
are brakes which drag all the time
The mere loss Of power and pickup
this occasions Is not the most serious
effect The fact that as long as the
brakes are dragging they are being
made less efficient for the future Is the
most Objectionable result The drag
ging wears the friction surfaces SO that
It is impossible to adjust them properly
after a time
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
Starter Useful in
Winter MOTORING
By GEORGE w. DUNHAM.

1t is interesting to note that the automobile has at last
arrived at point where it is considered a-he-year-
round necessity throughout the country. With the excep-
ton of those few localities where with the winter
comes in such quantities to make the highways abSo
uey impossible the idea of laying up for the win
Ter has practically disappeared.
Only three four years ago the first breath of cold
weather set large percentage of automobile owners to
talking and planning in regard to storing the car for the
next few months how it to be put away lacked up off
the tires properly covered up, and nnunerabe other de-
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
How to Lift Automobile
When Jack Is Missing

Automobile jacks. like almost every
hing else, are occasionally left be
hind and are wanted when they are
not available. In such an emergency
2 car can be very satisfactorily "a sci
ny running one wheel or two, for that
natter, on Z stone or piece OF timber
iutil II is sufficiently high for the pur-
oose, blocking VI the axle with timber
NJ stones and then removing the stone
~ block from under the wheel by de-
iating the tire
The Washington times., 1914-12-19

George Eustis has placed an order
with the Cook & Stoddard Co. for
q seven-passengcr. eight-cylinder Cadil-
lac touring car.
The Washington times., 1914-12-19

The Commercial Automobile & Sup
Oly Co. reports the sale of a Stude-
baked "5' TO John r Wright.
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
Avoid Quick Turns.

The not uncommon habit that some
drivers have OF turning the steering
wheel by short. quick jerks is not con
welfare OF the steering gear. speedy,
continuous wheel movement Is not din
cult to acquire with a little practice.
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
Great Motor Power War"
Dealers Characterization

The European war has taught
valuable lesson" remarked an eutor1o-
die manufacturer 1T takes little 70
iisorgan!ze a railroad, while it is prac-
Ideally impossible to disorgantze an
automobile service.
PERHAPS this will he known in his
-oTy az the great motor power war" he
zdde6
The Washington times., 1914-12-19
Battery Rubber Useful.

The hard rubber IN storage battery
5arD Is OF excellent quality and pieces
from the brokon jars therefore are
frequently Of use in making repairs
or doing work in which good, strong
insulating material IL needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04

gerla Malta and Greece. The Cleveland
pa sses through the Suez Canal and pro-
ceeds to the Red Sea. Bombay and Colon
DO. On her return trip time will be allowed
for a trip TO tue Holy Land and calls will
be made at the principal Italian ports.
Tourists who are visiting Italy this winter
may take advantage OF the Orient-lndia
cruise to extend their tours to India.
A pleasure cruise de luxe is without
doubt the trio around the world. A word
cruise will be made by the steamship
Line. RAISING through the Panama Canal
The new route just made possible offers
many unusual attractions. Sailing from
New York January q, 1918, the Cleveland
will proceed southwark. quickly entering
the summer zone Calls viii be made at
Havana and Kingston on the way to
Colon.
The Cleveland will pass through the
canal and proceed to San Francisco ar
irving in time for the opening of the
Panama Pacific Exposition, where time
will be allowed for sightseeing. The world
cruise will then proceed westward. calling
at Honolulu, Japan, China and the Phil
ippinos. The Itinerary later includes calls
at Java, Singapore. Siam CeyIon and
India After passing through the Sue=
Canal calling at Naples and Gibraltar,
the cruise will proceed to Southampton
and Hamburg on the way to New York.
The circImnavigation Of the globe will
cover 1875 days, thus constituting the ideal
sea trip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04

The winter tourist season promises TO
be unusually active this year. FROM
every part of the country thousands OF
tourists travel in general southerly di-
recticn TO escape the nervousness Of our
northern winter. Tn, actual number OF
these tourists to-day is probably greater
than the entire volume OF summer travel
decade ago.
\ considerable proportion Of the winter
tourists confne their travels within the
boundaries of the United States, but the
larger number oycrstep the boundary ana
wander far and wide In search OF perpci-
uaI simmer. An especially attractive SCI
rics of winter cruises will be made thiS
season by the steamers of the Hamburg
American Line. which profits by an cNpe-
rience of more than quarter of cen-
tury In arranging these trips.
\ pleasure cruise 10 the tropics Is no
longer an expensive luxury. ANY enc VINO
can spare even a twO-wceks' holiday can
enjoy the attractive cruise. The most
popular cruise ia the world this season IS
without doubt the visit to the West indies
with the Panama Canal as the obJeC tv'
point. The great waterway cXerts a
stronger attraction 70" the travelling pub
lie than ever before
A series Of three cruises 10 the west
Indies and the Panama Canal VIII be
made this winter 10y the steamship VIC
toria Luisc of the Hamburg American
Line An interesting inland trip has be-
arranged for the tourists through the
canal. with stops at various points of in
tCrcst.
The Panama Canal eNerts an unusual
attraction this winter. The great locks
are in working order and the result OF
years OF preparation may now be OBJ
served The cruise TO Panama and the
West Indies will be made this winter
under even pleasanter conditions than
ever before. The pleasure cruise - the
perfection OF travel. Every need of the
traveller is anticipated. The cruising
steamers. carry no freight and the timer
airy is arranged 20 suit the convenience OF
the tourist. Every care and responsibility
Of travel is eliminated and the tourist
travels thousands of miles. visiting the
most remote ports with nut foregoing
single luxury provided by the best hotels.
Every luxury of travel may be enjoyed
on these winter cruises. To meet the de-
mand special type of cruising steamer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
TOURISTS HUNT PERPETUAL SUMMER

Since it's foundation In the year 1853
thousands from all parts Of the American
continent the West indies ana Europe
have here found health, rest and the adj
yantages Of delightful nome.
Situated in a hillside park Of forty
acres Of woodland and lawn. laid out with
walks on the level and up the noun
tains. the central building and It's sur
rounding cottages form a group "beauti
ful for situation" which has often been
likened TO a city set on a hill The
present main building was erected In
1882 50. and it was the first nreproof pub
lie building in America outside the cities
At easy walking distance ia the valley
below is the picturesque town Of Dams
Vile. with a population o. four Thousand
The Jackson Health Resort Is located
at DansvilIe among the hills Of the beau
uful Genesee Valley country Of Western
New YORK. where Nature. by her vide
provision OF genial climate. pure noun
tain springs. quiet stretches Of forest and
field, extended and varying landscape
encircled by shetering hills. has provided
the most favorable conditions for the SIC
cess Of It's work II Is exempt from ma
lara. and the vital statistics justify IL
claim to favorable distinction in respect
to diseases caused or prolonged by en-
vtronment.
This is probably due TO its elevation
above sea level 500 feet. swift running
streams. dry porous soil evergreen forest
growth. a climate eqJaLle and genial Tor
its latitude, ana more especially to the
exceptional dryncss and purity OF the air.
The nights OF the hottest summer days
are cool: tile winters are exceptionally
mild. with but little snow.
The main building three hundred feet
long and five stories high. is the centre
about which cluster dozen cottage. all
commanding the loveliest views OF hills
valley and town. This central building is
of brick and iron construction and fire.
proof There can be no assured safety
from fire In a large building whether the
outer walls be OF wood or brick. in which
the beams. floors, ceilings and partltiOns
are built after the ordinary manner OF
wooden construction. The only positive
security is complete isolation Of each
floor by making the intervening medium
of freproof material. such as brick and
iron. This is the method carried OCT in
this building.