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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-09-09
Statements Based on Facts, Says Kay

Hood River, Ore. Sept. 3, 1915.
Editor Glacier: With reference to
Mr.. Roy ID. Smiths criticism of my
comments on the experimental surfst e
on the West Side macadam, the figures
as given by me are all on file with the
county clerk and in Mr.. Smiths hard
writing. This cost to August first, was
SLIGO per mile. The estimated cost OF
rebuilding and surfacing according to
my recommendation was $l740 per
mile.
These figures are all matter of pub.
lie record and the facts are exactly as
stated by me, namely. that the expert
ment has already cost $50 more pei
mile than the estimated cost of the
standard construction.
In regard to his statement that "this
little discrepancy, perhaps, is not ma
terial from Mr.. Kay's viewpoint"
beg leave to advise you that he is en-
tirely correct. The word yards 10.
stead of rods" was biographies
error as he might have surmised anC
does not affect the question.
The idea of this experiment was tC
build road that would answer the
purpose, for very much less than my
estimated cost, but the results have
been as usual the experiments have
cost more than the standard rOaC
recommended.
AS to the cost of subsequent upkeeI
on what MIR. Smith calls "his road"
have no figures. | am of the opinion,
however, that it will be considerably
more than on surface like Ninth and
Eugene streets, which is similar to the
surface recommended. Whether or not
''hs road" is much better and more
satisfactory road to haul over" than 9
surface like those mentioned is a mat
ter for the travelling public to decide.
1t is true that MIR. Smith is not sure
what my recommendation would cost
when completed, but if bids had beer
higher than my estimate the contract
would not have had to be entered into.
County funds are much better protected
in this way than by going ahead with
an experiment, the cost of which, how.
ever great, cannot be even guessed al
until the work is completed.
Mr.. Smiths contradictions to my
statements are entirely unsupported
aid so far as | can see his letter is
simply personal attack which | am al
a loss to understand as believe none
of his friends have spoken more favor.
ably of his work than l. in support OF
which statement you are referred tC
articles written by me and published in
the Glacier June 10, the Sunday Ore.
gonian, June 6. and the Pacific Builder
and Engineer. July II. These articles
are all in praise of the gravel surfaces
constructions by this county under the
direction of Mr.. Smith as supervisor
or foreman.
My recommendation was made to the
county court on March 81 1915, was en-
dorsed substantially as made by the
state highway engineer, by the Hood
River Commercial club and | believe
by the people generally. Had | been
permitted to go ahead, this county
would now have standard crushed
stone road with asphaltum surface
worth every dollar it cost and ready for
apple hauling. Instead of this we have
100 rods of experiment. costing more,
but Just as good. "
Yours for good roads,
Murray Kay,
County Engineer.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-09-09
Mothers-Watch Irritable Children!

That fever, paIeness, grinding of teeth
while asleep, and coated tongue are indi-
cations that your child has worms in its
system. Kickapoo Worm Killer quickly
gets rid of these parasites. Itis perfectly
safe for even the most delicate children.
1t is pleasant to take has three effective
medicinal qualities acts as laxative,
expels the worms, and tones up the sys-
tenn. Begin treatment today and elmi.
nate ihe'cause of irritableness. 25c.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-09-09
COURT LOOKS FAVOR
ABLY ON RESERVE WAY

The county court last week discussed
favorably the proposed new route
which is being agitated by grangers of
the Upper Valley, to the snowline of
Mount Hood and to Cloud Cap Inn.
while we took ho action on the
matter" says Judge Stanton, we think
the matter one worthy of considera-
tion, and it is probable that we will
take the road up along the lines sug-
gested." The proposed road will lead
up through the national forest to a
point near Cooper's Spur and above
Cloud Cap Inn. 1t is said that a good
grade can be obtained.
"We want a survey Emade, " says c.
P. Johannsen, master of the Pomona
grange and prominent in Upper Valley
grange circles. Then we are going tu
ask for federal aid. "
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-09-09

No tresspassing and no hunting signs
at the Glacier office,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-09-09
SENECA FOUTS BUYS
GEO. MARTIN PLACE

Seneca Fouts, an attorney of Port
land. formerly of this city. has pur.
chased l60 acres of land of George
Martin. The tract was homesteadeC
by MIR. Martin. 1t lies just west Of
Mitchells Point and in its bonds is the
west base of this gigantic cliff.
MIR. Fouts, who was here Saturday,
states that he will build summer
home on the place next summer.
II am going to construct roaC
down to the Columbia river higwhay,
he says. 1.-THE place can be made one
of the most slightly on the river"
Eighty acres of the tract, lying on a
kind of plateau west of Mitchells, are
tillable.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-09-09

Pocket Stamps, Linen Markers, Band
Daters, ETC., at the Glacier office.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-09-09
MementO of Early DayS Found

j. l.. Blount picked up on the street
last week a metal trade check, pur-
porting to have been issued in 1896 by
Wolford & Bone. MIR. Blount thinks
someone may value the trade check as
a memento of early days. and he will
return it to the owner.
The mercantile firm mentioned was
comprised of c. M. Wolford, Hood
Rivers first mayor, and C. r. Bone.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-09-09
None Equal to Chamberlain S,

~ have tried most all of the cough
cures and find that there is none that
equal Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t has never failed to give me prompt re-
lief, writes W. V. Harner, Montpelier,
Ind. When you have cold give this
remedy a trial and see for yourself what
a splendid medicine it is. Obtainable
everywhere.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-09-09
HAVE YOU Been SICK?

Then you realize the utter weakness
that robs ambition, destroys appetite,
and makes work burden.
Torestorethat strength and staminathat
Is 50 essential, nothing has ever equaled
or compared with Scotts Emulsion, be-
cause its strength sustaining nourish-
meat invigorates the blood to distribute
energy throughout the body while its tonic
value sharpens the appetite and restores
health in a natural, permanent way.
If you are run down, tired, nervous,
overworked or lack strength, get Scott 5
Emulsion to-day. II is free from alcohol.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. Nj.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
Drive a Willis-Knight Car
Through Ell Paso from New
York to California.

Having completed a $500 mile transconti-
mental tour. Mr.. and Mrs A. Michaels OF New
York city are in Los Angeles. The AIichaels
were the first 70 cross the continent in a
WHY'S knight They drove from New York
city south TO Atlanta. Ca. over the old
Rational highway.
The trau Of the lonesome pine may be an
excellent subject for a song writer" said
Michaels. but automobiling in the Blue
Ridge mountains OF Virginia IS not one or
the pleasures OF modern travelling The
roads are filled with jagged rocks and It was
in these mountains that the only two pune
lures were incurred Between Winchester.
w Va and Staunton Va. It cost the
1fichaels sass in road tolls
From Atlanta the party toured along by
easy stages through Montgomery and No
bile. Ala. to Vaudeville and by ferry TO
New Orleans It was in Louisiana that the
worst roads were encountered II had been
raining very hard and carts loaded with
from FIVE 10 seven tons Of sugar cane had
cut deep ruts in the roads It was neces-
-ary to use chains on the tires almost all
the way from New Orleans TO Lake Charles
It was extremely difficult going from
Lake Charles. but after negotiating several
swamps the tourists made their way to
Beaumont. Tex From Beaumont their route
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
DRIVING IS FINE ART; USE SENSE

scrap heap than any other destroyer OF the
genus automobile is skidding. Chains are
the best antidote. but in their absence there
are simple rules which. II followed, may
keep you and your car from disaster.
When passing over wet pavements or
slippery roads. avoid sudden turns and spas
mode application OF the brakes When you
feel the rear end Of the car starting TO slip.
turn the front wheels quickly in the same
direction that the rear wheels are taking
and the car will right itself. II the car
starts TO skid on account OF the sudden ap-
plicaIion OF the b-akes. release power and
brakes and allow tie car TO coast free. An
automobile will skid the least under these
conditions.
Use the Horn.
Don't assume that il is amateurIsh to
use your horn The warning signal is yours
and the other fellows safeguard Il Is like
rocking boat not 10 use it,
when you come 10 a stop in traffic. don't
iorget the man behind The hand held up
IN warning may save rear end collision
Show your intention OF syrerving off into a
SIDE street by holding out your arm horizon
tally These signs have become accepted
among motorists a universal sign Ian
guaEe It's these little courtesies that helm
to make motoring pleasure
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
Many From West Of the Mis-
sissippi to Go to the
East This Summer.

Washington, D. C. June 1s-AIthough
attention has been largely focused on
motor routes to the west. a new tour
ing. condition has arisen which, because
of the peculiar condition Of this season,
probably would escape general atten-
ton 1t is the coming OF the westerner
10 the east
During the past 60 days the touring
bureau Of the American Automobile
Association in Washington. D. c., has
been particularly busy with applica-
tons for road data from motorists in
Out-of-the-Way places west Of the
Mississippi and east of the Rockies.
This condition was unheard of until
the present season Heretofore it has
been the motorists from the Atlantic
seaboard who took their cars west
But cars from the great Mississippi
valley are this year touring to the ex-
IRENE eastern states
This summer. if the indications at
the A A A touring bureau are correct
VIII see the highways Of the Atlantic
coast states, from VIRGINIA north,
literally spTinl1led with cars tagged
from the other side Of the Mississippi.
The national capital, too, has an at
traction for the westerners second only
TO the Berkshires- Because of the ex-
cellent roads connecting with Wash
ingtOn from east and west. and the
many interesting drives from the dis
trict over fine roads through beauti-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
COAST TO COAST TRIP IS finished

led them through Houston. san Antonio.
Ozona. Fl Stockton and to Fl Paso. The
roads across Texas were also poor
From FL Paso the Borderiand route was
followed Aichaels says the Arizona roads
were much better than those they encouu-
tered in any OF the southern states
Leaving Yuma they went on to san Diego
through the Mammoth Wash.
II il had not been for q bit Of advice we
received at a garage in yuma" said the
visitor, imagine we would have had q
pretty tough time in the wash. the car
weighs 400 pounds We were told to de-
flate the tires. Ny wife was not sure this
would take through. though. and wanted
me 20 telephone ahead for a mule team to
help Us. but I refused With our tires al
most Tat the wash was easy.
Coming out o. the wash I was surprised
to find the roads as good We have in
the east From Imperial to san Diego, al
though rough and marked By q number OF
grades. the road was fine.
I'VE used the non-skids all around We
did not carry an extra tube. and only one
spare wheel and tire At San Diego the
speedometer showed more than 4500 miles on
the trip We had used the same tires for
weeks before leaving home. and they look
now in good enough condition 10 risk on the
return trip"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
Tips for Touring

Don't wait until the gasoline is
almost gone before filling up. There
might be a delay or it might not be
Obtafnable at the next settlement
Don't allow the water can 70 be
other than full OF fresh water. FIJI it
whenever you get the chance You
might spring a leak in the radiator or
burst a wat hose
Don't buy oil in bulk when II can be
avoided. Buy the one gallon original
cartons
Don't fail to have warm clothing in
the outfit The nigh attitudes are cold
and the dry air is penetrating.
Don't carry loaded firearms in the
car. except possibly a small revolver
Of some sort
Don't, forget the yellow goggles.
Don't build a big fire for cooking
the smaller the better
Don't ford water without first wadins
ii DON'T ont drive over Is miles per hour.
The unexpected, small dry washouts
are dangerous.
Don't wear leather puttees-use can
vas Leather is too hot
Don't drink alkali wster-serious
cramps result
Don't forget the camphor Ice.
Don't wear new shoes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19

! hibited
Standardization of left hand turns al
! intersections.
| Near-side stop for street cars.
Rear lights on all horse drawn We
I hicles.
Elimination of steps on all horse
I drawn and motor trucks
Standard Traffic Signs.
Standard size, color, design and
means of attachment for all traffic
signs including school, hospital
church, safety zones, fire hydrant, rail-
! road and street crossings. alley, mail
box, playground, crosswalk, parking,
Designation of safety zones and
crosswalks as embodied in the Detroit
plan Of painting.
Education OF the public to use cross
walks at intersections and authorizing
police departments to control pedes-
trian travel as provided in section of
the Detroit traffic ordinance
Standard traffic ordinance and code
OF regulations for adoption by all cities.
Licensing Of drivers Of operators OF
all motor vehicles.
Use of Siren Whistles.
Exclusive use Of siren whistles on
police and fire vehicles.
Standardization Of accident reports
by municipalities.
Chain guards on vehicles driven by
side chains
The following subjects were dis
cussed, but action was deferred until
the next meeting of the committee:
Prohibiting the interrupting of trar-
fic officers while on their posts of duty
TO obtain information. and substituting
central information bureaus for this
purpose.
Hours of duty for traffic officers.
Rotary traffic
Uniform rule to be adopted relating
to clothing. platforms and shelters for
traffic officers.
Parking parallel, angular, IS to 60
minute time limit
Right Of way; uniform rule to be
adopted
Uniform Traffic. Laws.
At the request of chairman Gillespie,
submit, individually, papers with rec
concentrations to be Incorporated in
the uniform Gods Of traffic regulations.
by diagrams and photo
graphs showing the handling Of traffic
in their respective cities, the same to
be considered at the next meeting Of
the committee, to be held some time in
no definite date or place hav-
ing as yet been decided upon. In all
the meeting viii be held in
some middle western city, where the
committee can observe traffic cOnGl-
tons as they did in Detroit, where a
new ordinance has only recently be- !
come effective and was commended by !
all OF the visiting officials
Darwin P. Kingsley, president Of the 4
Safety First Federation. telegraphed I
chairman Gillespie regretting his ina |
0ility to attend the meeting and advis- (
ing that in his cS!nion the committee /
had 20 deal with that part Of safety |
first work which is nearest TO the ,
heart of the public and therefore like !
" instantly TO be understood. Presi- I
lent Kingsley referred to his recent =
visit to Detroit commencing the safety 4
-irst rules now in effect in that city, l
which he thought would be an inspi-
alton to the visiting officials and all 7
others interested in the conservation OF 4
ife, limb and property
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
COCHISE FAVORS MILLION
DOLLAR ROAD BOND ISSUE

Tombstone, Ariz-. June 19-At the
recent meeting Of the Cochise County
Road Bond Issue association in this
city, II was ascertained that the demand
Tor an improved road system in the
county was general and every part Of
the county answered to the question of
what size bond issue would meet public
favor. Gut Of 19 answers. two were
for S750000 ard u for s.. 0OO. 900 and
three fer amounts above S1OGO.0OO, so
it appears that a 100000 bond issus
for good roads Will be the outcome Of
the present movement.
All roads will aim to connect with
either the north end lire which runs
from san Simon TO Bowie. Wilcox. Co
chise, Dragon, Benson and on to the
Pima county line-then all other roads
will connect with the state highway,
which in this county is the Borderland
route.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
Accidents Will Be Avoided
and Car VIII Be Saved,
if Driven Right.

Half the pleasure in motoring comes with
learning TO manipulate your car with con-
summate ease and grace. Correct form in
driving means minimum strain on car
mechanism and incidentally minimum drain
on the pocket book Velvety stops and
starts prevent unusual strains on the motor
clutch transmission. axles and tires They
also cut down the consumption Of gasO-
line and oil 4 well made motor, like a
Swiss watch. is a sensitive thing. II re-
sents abuse but responds willingly, capably
TO gentle handling.
Starting an automobile is an art Simple
though it may be. nevertheless there are
hordes Of drivers who never acquire it The
master driver aims TO create a steady pull
on the driving mechanism from the moment
he slips into first speed until the car is
under full headway- To wit, a homely for
mula for starting which may be taken after
the entree Of gear shifting:
Listing in Clutch.
Learn to accelerate simultaneously with
letting in the clutch The mechanical act
OF gear shifting can be learned in five min
utes.
As soon as you have the car in high speed,
assume a natural, comfortable position
Avoid strained. high tension grip on the
wheel Driving a car is not tiresome II one
sits in an easy upright position The driver
who slouches In his seat must be constantly
shifting He cannot apply the brakes with
out sitting erect He must change his
position 10 shift gears.
It is quite as essential to know how to
stop the car quickly and smoothly as It is
TO know how to start it. The operation Of
braking is one Of the most important in
driving.
DOn's Worship Speed.
The highways are streWn with the
wrecks Of cars whose drivers worshiped too
soon at the shrine OF speed When the
crisis comes the green driver is apt to for
get the counsels Of his glib instructor and
another accident is chalked up to the toll
Of I didn't know" II you must test the
spirit OF your car. wait until you are per-
fectly sure OF your abiuty to drive, until
you would be willing to be the man in the
tonneau-
You have heard many an enthusiastic own
er boast that his car would take such and
such q hill on high" Doubtless IL will
but at the same time he is putting an IN
necessary strain upon his motor when he
forces such a performance The interme-
date speed is placed on the car 10 use. II
is a mistake to allow the motor to labor.
Preventing Accidents.
Second speed is good accident preventa-
tive when threading the mazes Of city traf-
fic. The car is easily held under leash and
may be stopped gently without tanning the
brakes
Only an amateur will allow his motor TO
race unnecessarily. Motor racing consumes
gasoline in appalling draughts, and is also
hard on the engine After you have learned
the A B Cs OF car manipulation. adopt the
accelerator instead OF the throttle-lever on
the steering wheel
surance and delegated more cars to the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
GOOD WORK OF AUTO CLUB
in RECOVERING STOLEN CARS

During the IIrst six months OF its
operation, the theft bureau of the Au-
tomobile Club Of Southern California
and the inter-insurance exchange have
recovered every automobile that was
stolen from members of the organiza-
ton.
The records at the headquarters in
Los Angeles show that SIS cars were
stolen since January 1, 1915, having an
approximate value of S36S, 600. More
than 800 Of these cars were recovered
by the theft bureau. working in con-
junction with police departments Of
southern California cities, and IS were
returned to their owners through the
efforts Of the bureau alone.
It is believed that this is a record
for similar protective organizations in
the United States.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19

- ETROIT, Mich, June 1s.-Initial
steps towards the Standardization
- Of traffic signs, signals, reguIa-
tons and other subjects pertaining 10
uniformity in the handling of street
traffic, were made at the meeting Of
the street traffic committee of the
SAFETY First Federation Of America,
held here last week
This was the first meeting of the
committee of which police commission
er John Gillespie, of Detroit is chair
man. and numbers among its members
police department heads and other Of
ficials from many OF the largest cities
in the country, including traffic and
motor vehicle experts, who promptly
approved Of the plan to draft a stand
ard traffic ordinance, ideal in cOncep-
ton and universal in character which
can be adopted by all municipalities.
The kind Of traffic signs employed,
rules governing he mOvemen of sreet
carscars and the operation of all types
Of vehicles, zones Of safety for pedes-
those considered.
Lack Of Regulation.
As evidence Of the lack of unifOrmi-
II in street regulations throughout the
country, tabulauOns Of the traffic rules
now in effect in so leading cities. which
nave been compiled by Francis X But
Ter, director of Safety First Fedora
tons bureau Of statistics, were exhib-
analysis by the committee members for
their information and guidance in the
work Of creating a uniform system.
The near side stop for street cars, for
example, has been adopted IN % of the
50 cities Both, near and far side in II
and the far side alone is in use in only
10 cities
Lights are required on all vehicles in
p cities.
The police officials in IS Of the so
cities are agreed that the traffic Off
GERS should have the same control over
pedestrians as they now exercise over
The drivers and operators Of vehicles.
Forty-three police officials favor the
use Of safety zones for pedestrians at
congested street intersections.
Automobile Regulations.
Automobiles are required to stop
behind street cars in Sc cities. while %
cities prohibit the use Of glaring head /
lights on motor vehicles The officials I
in Sc cities believe that there should +
be a periodical examination Of the
equipment Of motor vehicles and II !
officials are unanimous in their opfn- 4
ions that all operators of motor vehi- /
cles. whether owners or chauffeurs, I
should be licensed. Only in 19 cities /
have cautionary signs been erected at 4
the approaches to public schools In ST 4
cities the officials believe that horse
drawn delivery wagons should be
equipped with brakes
The police department heads, COM
missioners and directors Of public safe
" in As of the 50 cities, favor uniform
regulations and have endorsed the
Safety First Federation's plan to stand
ardize traffic regulations
1t was decided TO recommend the
following for adoption:
To have education and special in
struction Of policemen before assign
ing them for traffic duty
standard code Of hand signals TO
be used by traffic officers.
Fixed locations for traffic officers at
TO be distinctly marked.
Elimination Of glare Of head and
side lights
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
SAFETY FIRST RULES UNIFORM;
TRAFFIC SYSTEMS TO BE SANE

Street Traffic Committee Of National Safety First Move
ment Holds Meeting in Detroit, Finds Much Prog
ress and Decides to Urge Uniform Laws and
Traffic Signs in ALI the Cities in America