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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
Getting Home on Blowout.

car can always be driven
home on blown-out casing if an
extra tube is carried. and on
punctured casing, even if no eN-
ira tube is in the car. if the driver
knows the trick" said prominent
motorist few days ago.
Suppose the shoe has been blown
out and there is an extra tube
aboard. but no blowout patch or
shoe is in the kit. Buriap can be
secured without much trouble. In
fate the tube partially. wrap the
burlap-cut into strings-around IL
fairly tight. and mount the tube
and casing in the usual way. Bur
lap is tough and hard to cut. and II
usually will get you home.
But if you happen to be caught
without an extra tube and you get
a puncture or blowout, YOU don
have to go home on a fiat casing
and rim-cut it. Take the casing Off
and pack it fun OF rags. news
papers. hay. straw. bran. oats-anN-
thing YOU can get that will answer
the purpose. The idea, of course.
is to get something into the casing
that will substitute for air and hold
the casing IN fairly good shape
until YOU can get to repair shop
Or supply station. | think IT pays
to know things like this, because
they not only save man money,
but a lot of trouble on the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
How the Number Plates
in Various states Look

Alabama-White with black letters.
Arkansas-White with black figures on
white background.
California-Red with numerals and let
tiers in white.
colorado-BIue background, white num-
bers and letters.
Connecticut--Owners'. green and white
figures; manufacturers. reverse.
Delaware-Black background, yellow
figures and letters.
District of Columbia-Black back
ground white figures and letters.
Idaho-Red with letters and numerals
in white
Illinois-White, green letters
Indiana-Dark blue, white numerals.
Kansas-Cream, with black letters and
numbers
Main-white figures and letters on
royal blue background.
Maryland-Light olive-green back
ground white numerals.
Observation-Disclosures background. blue
figures.
Michigan-White background. red let
tiers.
merals
Montana-white plates. with black
figures.
New Hampshire-Green background,
white letters and figures.
new MISREPRESENTATION pdchslouiiu' WINE
letters.
New York-Dark brown background,
white letters and figures.
New Mexico-Dark green, embossed
letters In white.
North Dakota-Canary yellow, white
numerals
Ohio-White- figures and letters,
state monogram.
Oregon-Dark blue background, white
letters and figures.
Pennsylvania-White letters and fig
ures.
Rhode Island-White background. black
numerals
yermont-White background, black let
tiers.
Virginia-Blue figures and letters.
West Virginia-Light blue background.
white figures.
Wisconsin-White background, en-
bossed enamel and figures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
Plan for Trunk Line Highways.

Michigan is to have an extensive sys-
TEN of trunk line highways. if the voters
approve of the plan at the general cleo
ton in November, 1914. At that time a
referendum vote is to be taken on an
amendment to the state constitution to
allow the issuance of bonds to pay for
the construction and maintenance of such
a system. The network of roads con-
Meeting all the important cities in the
state is urged by the Michigan Trunk
Line Highway Association. which wants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

is first necessary TO push each set of
doors about three inches 10 one side III
order 10 release them from tho ho!di z
plates. II is then possible 10 double them
hack Ipou their hinges and fold th' ~
against the wan out ~ the way 'ft )
leaves nearly the entire font ~ tue
garage open When the Two sets Of doe =
are brought together il the center. and
the lock is sprung, the door cannot ~
opened either BY forcing nwarGs Or side
ways They MAY be locked or unlo, hed
from the outside quite as easily as from
within,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
An Idea for a Garage Door.

The question of what Kind Of a door To
use on the new garage is sometimes per
picking. Ease Of operation. width Of
opening security and other features are
all essential. Four doors, each two feet
wide. are arranged by means of hinges
and a roller track. so that when folded
back they permit an Cpen space eight
feet six inches wide for the inCreSs and
egress Of the machine. When closed Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

When the small rubber cushion in the
bottom of a tire valve cap becomes dis
placed in any way it is apt to depress
the small core stem of the valve and al
low slow leak.
The explanation of popping when the
mixture is too thin and lean is that with
a very lean mixture the combustion takes
place so slowly that fire remains in the
cylinder when the inlet valve opens to let
in a new charge.
Occasionally grease and dust will &C
cumulate on the porcelains of spark
plugs and furnish path for the cur
rent to pass without jumping the gap to
produce ignition. 1t can he observed only
in the dark.
When grease leaks ont Of the rear axle
so that the brakes Will not hold and the
wheel is mussy. bore a small hole in the
drive shaft housing about a foot up from
the differential casing 1t is air pressure
that drives the grease out.
Spark plugs too tightly screwed in. and
then rusted somewhat. are very hard to
remove. Put a dam of putty around II
to form retaining cup with the plug IN
the center. and allow kerosene to soak in
and around the plug for twelve hours
The brace rods between the tenders un-
derneath the Ford body sometimes break
from severe vibrating action. This MAY
be remedied by placing "A small strut il
the middle of the under floor. fastening
it to the brace to prevent the vibration.
Frequent additions to the oil in ths
crankcase are all right for a limited
time only. When the oil gets saturated
with mineral wear and has also consider
able gasoline which drips past the piston
rings combined with it. it is very poo,
lubricant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
SPEED TRAP.

Motorists are advised To observe
the speed laws in Maryland when
touring. \ speed trap viii he in
operation foda. between Riadens-
burg and HyattsSillc. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

diversified tires are one inch in wheel
diameter. and three inches in wheel cir
cumference, larger than those intended
for the rim. This means that the speed
ometer Will record that much less mile
age and speed than when the usual size
tires are used. thirty-one-inch tire
Will thus drop one mile in every thirty.
or, in other words. will only record TWEEN
ty-nin. miles in travelling thirty miles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

If the grease in the universal JOINT cas-
ing is too thin it is apt to run down the
drive shaft housing and leave the grind
ing surfaces of the universal without
proper fabrication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

The small retaining nuts that fasten the
cable to the plug should have the same
thread the ordinary dry cell nut so
that substitutes may he easily obtained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

\ feature of the Memorial day race
meet OF the National Capital Motor
cycle Club of Washington. d. O., will
be . twentY-iive-nlie sweepstakes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

A piece Of fine mesh wire cloth soldered
on poth slnes OF the copper asbestos gas
ket between the intake manifold and the
cafburetor not only serves more perfect
y 70 Naporlze the fuel spray. but it will
prevent fire flashing back from the CYL
iluefs INTO the gasoline in and around the
carhGretor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

\ new motor CYCLE cluh has been foeu-
"a in New York city with twenty-thrs,
charter members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
HINTS To.
MOTORISTS

one of the best polishing materials con
sists of finely sifted wood ashes and
lemon juice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

several days when the incident was re-
ported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

When the small rubber cushion in tn
bottom of a tire valve cap becomes dis
placed in any way il is apt to depres
the small core stem of the valve and al
low a slow leak
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

The explanation of popping when the
mixture is too thin and lean is that with
a very lean mixture the combustion takes
place slowly that fire remains in the
cylinder when the inlet valve opens to let
in a new charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
COLBY MEN WIN HONORS
AT THE INTERCOLLEGIATE
SPEAKING AT WATERV|LLE

Waterville, Me, April H.-(SpeciaD.
With Harry H. Upton of Portland
carrying off the first prize of $50 and
Carroll Ben Flanders of Skowhegan
winning the second of SIS, Colby cap
tured the first two of the four prizes
offered by Hon. Horace Purinten at
the Maine intercollegiate prize tenn
perance speaking contest held in the
Baptist church Friday evening. Colby
and Bates each had two men, with
Maine q close and worthy contestant
The program was somewhat delayed
in getting started, but shortly before
eight the six contestants filed into the
church and were seated at the right
front. The College Orchestra rendered
music at intervals throughout the
program, but owing to lateness, one
or two selections were omitted.
The judges were confronted by diff
cult task-six good men, each setting
forth unassailable facts in pleasing and
forceful manner. The margin was so
narrow that many considerations enter
ed into the decision and 1t may be safely
declared that not all the judges could
be satisfied. Not one of the judges knew
a single man of the young orators or the
college from which he came. The per-
centages of interpretation appear
ance" and pronunciation" each with it's
subdivisions, had to be taken into &C
count, with close competition in totals.
The awards were made by majority vote
of the five judges, giving the prizes as
follows:
First prize $50: Harry Horatio UPTON
of Colby College.
Second (s25): Carroll Ben Flanders of
Colby College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Minimum Wage for
Ministers Suggested

Maiden. Mass. April ia minimum
wage for ministers was suggested by
a committee in an informal report to
the Laymen's Association at the meet
ing of the New England Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal church to-
day. The committee recommended that
pastors in small towns should receive.
at the lowest, $3.50 year in cash with
a parsonage and at least one acre of
land. In the larger towns and cities,
no minister should receive less than
$1,000 in cash and a parsonage. IN the
opinion of the committee. The report
will be presented formally to the con-
ference tomorrow by the chairman,
Rev. DR.. Charles w. Bracket of Bos-
ton.
William H. H. Bryant of Melrose
was elected president of the associa-
ton. Other officers chosen were:
Charles Manser. Everett, vice presi-
dent: secretary, George S. Carter,
Melrose; treasurer. F. D. Fuller, New
ton; auditor, F. D. Howard, Chicopee
Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Third ts15) James Hoy Packard Of
Bates College.
Fourth $50: Joseph Langdon Mouiton
of Bates College.
The other two who elequently fought
University of Maine. George Harrison
Garrison and Frederick Robbie.
Hon. William T. Haines, Governor of
Maine, presided. and enjoyed the privi-
lege of handing the checks to the win
ners of the Horace Purinton prizes.
The judges were: Prin. w. G. Mallett
of Pennington, Rev. Wilbur F. Berry,
D. D., of vassalboro, Mr.. Gilbert R.
Chadbourne of Augusta, Supt. w. O.
Hersey of Fairfield and Mr.. E. NJ. Foster
of Oakland.
Governor Haines said he hoped that all
of the addresses would be published in
the newspapers of the State that the
people might see what the young men of
the colleges are thinking and are working
out for themselves. He declared that no
supporter of the liquor traffic could re-
flute a single argument or statement made
by any one of the speakers.
Mr. Purinton, who conceived the
idea and so generously advocated and
supported the contest, both financially
and every other way, is deserving Of
public appreciation.
Following is the program:
Music: prayer; music; Effective
Prohibition Joseph Langdon Moul-
ton; THE Monster Menace, Harry
Horatio Upton; music; Enforcement
of the Prohibitory Amendment"
George Harrison Garrison; "The Trial
of the Liquor Interest" James Roy
Packard; music; THE Saloon and
Names Verdict" Carroll Ben Flan-
ders: National Prohibition" Freder-
lex ROBBIE; music; awarding of prizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
President Wilson F1atly Refuses
Gen. Huertn'S Latest Suggestion

ing with the Mexican situation the
Spectator says:
1T has come to this. that interven-
ton, which has been delayed during a
series of hideous murders is
now being threatened in order to ex-
act more formal obesance to the
American flag. 1t would be impossi-
BILE to imagine a more complete neme-
sis attending an idealistic and pacifist
policy. All this is the direct result of
the extraordinary delusion that you
can dictate a moral code to an inde-
pendent country and avowedly leave
all thought of force out of the ques-
tion."
The Spectator adds that although the
crisis may be relieved by President
Huerta saluting the American flag. 1t
is convinced that President Wilson's
policy inevitably will lead to interven-
ton, which the sooner undertaken the
better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

New York, April IA fire that
swept through the five-story apart
ment house at TAI Eighth avenue early
today, claimed 10 victims and resulted
in the injury of Ave others, one of
whom, a woman, probably will die.
Only four Of the 10 bodies taken from
the theatrical boarding house that oc-
cupied half of the building, could be
identified, the others being charred
beyond recognition. The identified
dead are:
William Wallace, 46 years old.
Mrs. Nellie Wallace, his wife. 80
years old.
Mrs. Nellie Spencer, 20 years old, a
cloak model.
Muriel Davis, years old.
Mrs. George C. Davis, died in the
hospital without recovering conscious
ness, bringing the death list up to
eleven
The seriously injured are:
Joseph Messer, Mrs. George S. Da-
Wis, Martin Welsh and Charles Burke.
Mrs. Davis sustained internal injuries
and probably will die. The others are
less seriously injured.
The fire started in a pile of waste
in the basement of a Ave- and ten
cent store which occupied the ground
floor of the building. 1t spread rapid
ly up stairways and shut off escape
by them. There were no fire escapes
in the front of the building and the
large number of Gead and injured was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

minds about returning the salute"
Senator Sutherland while upholding the
action of the administration in its re-
fusal to consider simultaneous salute
is one who believes that dickering over
terms of the reparation weakens its ef-
feet.
Ultimatum Irrevocable
THE ultimatum to Huerta is irrevoca-
BILE" said Senator Shivley.
He must salute the colors as this gov
eminent has demanded or suffer the con-
sequences"
While administration leaders and many
Republicans have satisfied themselves
that to return the Mexican salute would
be in accordance with international prec-
edent and could not be regarded as any
form of recognition Of the Huerta gov
eminent, there are members who believe
to the contrary. Senator Borah insists
that to salute the Mexican flag cannot be
construed as anything else but recogni-
ton of Huerta's government. Some
Democrats are inclined to this view,
maintaining that it is the common sense
way to look at it," but they plead I'M
familiarity with international presidents
and are unfolding the administration.
Representative Murdoch, Progressive
leader in the House, disapproves entirely
of returning a salute to the Huerta
forces.
IF we return salute to those BAN
dts said he, I'VE might as we'll fire a
few guns to the memory of Robin Hood,
Raisuli or Jesse James,
AS to the future course of the Ameri-
can government toward Mexico provided
the apology is forthcoming from Huerta
for the Tampico incident. the general i'm
preston In Congress is that increased
cigilance is to be maintained and that
many of the warships now speeding to
Mexican waters will be held there, both
in the Atlantic and the Pacific. Realiz-
ing that fierce fighting is to continue
within Mexican borders, that further in
suits to the United States may arise at
any moment, and that the Huerta gov
eminent might collapse. the policy of the
government, it is said, will be to have
sufficient armed forces available for any
emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
TEN Die IN new
YORK FIRE FRIDAY
Five Others Are Injured as Flames SWeeI
Through Five-Story Apartment House
The Bodies Are Unrec0gnizable

due to the refusal of the panic strick
en- people to remain in the front win
dows where many were rescued b.
firemen.
All of the dead and Injured were take
from the rear rooms and halls of IN
rooming house where they were caugt
while attempting to reach the roof an
fire escapes.
One man was killed in trying to escap
over roofs
The fire was under control in less tina
an hour but in that time many thriiiiA
rescues were made by the firemen worl:
Ing from ladders in front and from win
dows of a nearby tenement building.
Captain Smith. who was suspended D.
his feet from window. prevented LoVi
Boylan from being dashed to death whc
a ladder broke on which he was crawl
ing from the burning tenement CAPITA
Smith seized Boylan and held onto hin
until both could be dragged to safety.
The proprietor of the rooming houses
Negro jantor and several of the res
cued occupants of rooms in the buildin
were summoned to appear before Cor
oner Timothy Nealy. who has Institute
an investigation
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles o. Wallace w@'
stage people and came here from Prov
dence. r. l. Mrs. Wallace sanaiden nam
was Nellie Dickinson.
Mrs Davis was known on the stage a
Patsy" Mafera. Five OF the victims
four men and a woman, were still uni
Identified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Cruiser Tacoma Sails
From Newport for Mexico

Newport, R, l., April 17.-Cruiser Ia
coma, Commander Nathan c. Twining,
which arrived here from Boston on
Thursday night after stormy pass
age, sailed this morning at S.45 to join
the Atlantic feet at Tampico. Earlier
in the morning a draft of so appren-
tiee seamen and eight general service
men, mostly petty officers, which had
been in readiness at the naval train
ing station, was placed on board. The
draft received here over-taxes the Ia
coma's complement and it was neces-
sary to put on board extra stores
which included oranges, bananas and
grapefruit. During the night there
was hurried work putting in a new
whistle in place of the one carried
away on the run from Boston and this
work was completed before the cruiser
left the Tacoma will proceed at once
to Tampico, joining the Atlantic fleet
and distributing the draft of appren-
tice seamen and service men among
the vessels of the fleet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Sec'y Daniels Praises Work
Of Rear Admiral Badger

Washington. April 17-Secretary
Daniels was unqualified in his praise
of the dispatch with which Rear Ad-
miral Badger got the Atlantic fleet
under way for the trip to Tampico.
How soon can you be ready to
start for Mexico?' in substance was
the message flashed to Admiral Bad
ger.
To the layman knowing merely that
thousands of tons of COAL supplies.
provisions. ammunition, war equip
ment and what not, had to be taken
on board the warships in Hampton
Roads and at other shore stations
along the Atlantic, week or 10 days
long. A few minutes later the anten-
nae on the cage masts of the flagship
Arkansas in the Roads spat blue flash
es, cracking in reply that the feet
would be ready to sail in IS hours.
This said Secretary Daniels,
was the voice of efficiency speaking
through space"
So the order to sail went out Tues
day afternoon. Wednesday morning
found the fleet in Hampton Roads
ready, and at noon, following the two
starred flag of Admiral Badger on
the Arkansas, the ships moved east
ward through the fog that hung over
the roads, to join in the open ocean
their sister ships hurrying from other
ports for the Mexican gulf to compel
reparation for the affont to American
bluejackets at Tampico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
ATTEMPT TO KILL
NEW YORK MAYOR

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1t was thought at the time that the
corporation counsel had lost most OF
his lower teeth, but a later report
from the hospital stated that only one
tooth had been knocked out and that
unless blood poisoning set in the
wound would not prove serious.
The prisoner was taken to police
headquarters where he underwent a
searching examination before Police
Commissioners Woods. District Attor-
ney Whitman. Chief Magistrate Nc
Adoo, Deputy Commissioner Rubin and
Assistant District Attorney Embre. AS
he was led out of the station the
crowd lunged toward him, menacing
and loud voiced. but they were driven
back by the police.
Party Going to Lunch
The automobile which waited on
Park Row was to take the mayors
party to lunch. In 80 seconds the
car would have been cranked and
started. Just. at that moment, Ma
honey, who had been standing on the
fringe Of crowd not so yards away,
attending a noon meeting of the unem-
ployed and the Industrial Workers of
the World. saw that Mayor Mitchell.
with whom he had been trying to get
an interview since last Monday, was
within few feet of him. AS the may
or took his seat, Mahoney whipped out
q revolver from his coat pocket and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Washington, April 17.-All the re-
calcitrant witnesses in the Interstate
Commerce Commissions inquiry into
the financial operations of the Billiard
Co., with the New York, New Haven
q Hartford Railroad have agreed to
testify fully concerning the facts in
their possession and to produce the
books and papers of the Billiard Co.
Chief Counsel Joseph w. Folk of the
commission today received from Homer
s. Cummings, attorney for two of the
witnesses, Hemingway and Morehouse,
a telegram saying that his clients
would respond to questions.
Another telegram from Henry Stod-
dard representing Whipple and Field,
gave assurance that his clients not
not only would testify concerning the
matters to which, week ago, they re-
fused to answer. but also would pro-
duce books and other documents of
the Billiard Co. desired by the COM
mission.
Confronted by indictment and criminal
prosecution for their refusal to respond
to lawful questions" of the commission.
the witnesses concluded not to press their
contention that the questions asked con-
stituted an invasion of their personal
rights. It is understood that the federal
grand jury yesterday voted indictments
against the four named witnesses. in
ciew of the acquescenee of the men In
the demand of the commission for the In
formation. the indictments may not be
returned to the court.
Meantime the indictments probably will
be held In suspension. 1t is expected the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Drills on Board Ships
Pressing Toward Mexico

On Board the U. s. S. Arkansas at
Sea by Wireless Via st. Augustine,
Fla, April 17.-Rear Admiral Charles
]. Badger, commander of the Allan
tic fleet. today received no orders from
Washington and the battleship squad
ron continued to press forward toward
the coast of Mexico. Again today there
was infantry drill and automatic gun
practice on board the Arkansas.
Wireless reports received today on
board the flagship indicated that the
battleships Louisiana and Michigan
were catching up with the main
squadron at the rate of two knots an
hour and would join it off Tampico