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The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
DETROITER HAS NOVEL
Lighter Of cigars
Electric Equipment Aids in Sales of
This Car-No Danger from
Gasoline Explosions.

while We expected that an electric
cigar lighter would be appreciated by
men motorists. We have been surprised
to discover that this feature of Detroiter
equipment has actually Influenced quite
number of sales in our favor" says
Claude s. Briggs, president of the
Briggs-Detroiter Company. Detroit.
Most motorists have a wholesome re-
spect Tor the explosive properties of gas
oline. and often go to extremes in avoid
ing risks. Men who like to enjoy a cigar
as they drive their care are confronted
with the difficulty of keeping a cigar lit
while keeping their minds strictly on the
business of controlling the car. Any one
who has tried to light a match with a
car travelling twenty-five miles an hour.
need not be reminded Of the difficulties
of the undertaking.
The first 1915 Detroitcrs were equipped
with electric cigar lighters as an eX-
pertinent and they made great hit. The
apparatus consists of a length of fleX-
ible steel tubing enclosing the two wires
that terminate in resistance coil which
becomes red hot when small button in
the handle of the lighter is pressed. At
tached to the back of the front scat. the
heht'r 10 "ilHln convenient reach OF all
occupants OF the car. enabling the driver
TO light up without resortinS to the
danger OF lighting a match. or stopping
the car entirely.
The practice Of lighting matches in
or near a car has been responsible for
numerous explosions and fires. and il
is necessary to merely mention this risk
to impress prospective buyers most fore
IDLY with the value of the Dctroiter
lighter. Dealers report that in number
OF cases the lighter has been a decided
factor in closing sales"
The DetrOiter is sold in Washington BY.
the Smith Motor Sales Company, with a
big salesroom at 1873 Fourteenth street
northwest.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
WOULD FIX PRICE
THROUGH ARBITRATION
Richmond's City Attorney on Pur-
chase of Laburnum Water
works System.

Richmond. Va, March 1S.-AlthouGh the
administrative board has asked the city
council to appropriate $4,000 with which
to buy the Laburnum waterworks. City
Attorney Pollard. In an opinion rendered.
said that the purchase price should be
fixed by arbitration. He suggested that
the council be asked for permission in
order that the board may appoint an
arbiter on behalf of the city.
The money which the board has asked
for was recommended by Supt. Davis. OF
the water department. as the actual cost
of installing the Laburnum system, he
having checked over all bills paid for its
construction by the estate of Joseph
Bryan.
The system was installed with the I'M
Outstanding that in the event OF annexa-
ton il would be paid for by the city.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
FORD BUILDING OPENED.
1"ronto Branch HoIds Open House
at Dedication of Structure.

The opening of the new S325. 900
Ford branch building in Toronto. On
carlo. last week added one more large
"ult to the chain of handsome build
lu@> which the Ford Motor Company
Of canada. Limited. is gradually estap-
fishing at various strategic points
lhr"UUh"Uj the dominion.
THIS is - year of Ford expansion in
canada. Recently the Branch building
ar Montreal WAS opened TO the pub
iI,. h"Iug dedicated 10y the annual
N"utT' al Motor Show. which WAS held
n The lev building through the cour-
i"sy Of tn" Ford officials. Another
new building is now nearing compile
ton for the London. Ontario. branch.
and in the carly summer the Ford
company VIII open a 100000 addi-
ton TO the main plant at Ford. On
tario.
open house was held in the new To-
ronto branch all the week Visitors
were given the freedom of the build
ing daily and were also entertained
with special program. the principal
feature of which was moving pic
lure show with films taken and pro-
duCed by the Ford moving picture
department Thousands of people took
advantage OF the opening and filled
the building daily.
The new Toronto building conforms
to the general architectural style
adopted by the Ford company and
is a distinct asset to Toronto's in
dustrial life 1t is five stories high
and of freproof construction. the ma
rerials being brick and reinforced con-
crete. trimmed with mat glazed terra
Gotta. The total area of floor space
is 132,S00 square feet, and the equip
ment includes many thousands of dol
La Of oh yAl
principally for the purpose of pro-
viding quick and reliable service to
Ford owners. Part of the building Is
also devoted to the assembling of new
cars manufactured At the factory in
Ford, Ontario.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14

of the observers. This is said to he a
new low mark or a motor car travel
ing in high gear.
Following this. and still ca rryinG
five passengers. who weighed total
of 500 pounds, tn" car was driven on
high gear up grade of'S9 per cent
for four blocks. The start was made
at seven miles per hour and the throt-
tie was manipulated so that thu. :pecd
was reduced to five miles per hour be
for" the end of the grade was reached.
The progress up the hill was so slow
that the sixth man of the party was
able to walk at "A l"I~urely pace ahead
OF thu. car
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
Signs Mileage Bill.

Richmond. Va, March l5.-GOv. Stuart
Yesterday signed house bill No IT,, APP
propriating a sufficient amount to pay
the mileage OF members, clerksS officers
and pages of the adjourned session OF
the legislature. The rate to be paid is
fixed by law. and amounts to 20 cents a
mile which, as the rate on the greater
number OF railroads is 21-2 cents a mile.
will leave the legislators a comfortable
margin to defray such other expenses as
they may have incurred this week.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
How CASTINGS Are Made.

Studehak"r places 80 per cent of
steel scrap in its cylinder casting. This
makes an iron and steel casting which
runs through The passages of the mold
easily, makes a finer grain casting,
and smoother casting. The steel
scrap used is from the Studeba ker
drop forge plant. and provides a means
for using up steel scrap and gives "A
much better cylinder casting.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
Accuracy in Making CyIinders.

4 battery of new cylinder tapping
machines has been installed in the
tudebaker plant. These machines are
just like those used for tapping the
four-cyIinder motors, except that each
machine completes the work of one
entire cylinder block OF six cylinders
in one operation. The block of Cylin
ders is clamped on the machine upside
down and a set of master pistons of
exact size work rapidly up and down
in the cylinders. BY keeping this up
for several hours the cylinders become
yery accurate and are broken in.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
Sells Seven Maxwells,

II. B. Leary. jr.. agent for the Maxwell.
reports the sale OF seven Maxwell ''225''
touring cars during the past week. the
purchasers being Robert W. Wells. E. T.
Hunt. DIR. Charles c. Reed, James N.
Lanigan. DIR. F. S. Lee. II. L. Senicoe.
and F. A. Marth. Mr.. Leary said: This
has bee nour most successful week thiS
season, with an average OF q car . day
for every day this week.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
Judge Sease Not in Politics.

Spartanburg. s. c.. March 12-'I see."
said Judge Thomas s. Sease. of the cir
cult bench, that may name has been
mentioned among those who may enter
the race for Congress In this district to
succeed Joseph T. johnson. and I would
like to have the impression that I may
enter politics again corrected. When /
went on the bench / cut all political
bridges behind me. and have no further
aspirations in that direction. had rather
be circuit judge in South Carolina than
member Of CONGRESS. and ] win Ger.
kaIniy not be Q candtdatAs
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
Metz Touring Car Arrives.

4 recent arrival along 'automObile
row" is the new Metz ~ touring car
at the salesrooms of the Cartercar Sales
Company. The shipment arrived last
Wednesday, and Mr.. A. J. Woodruff re-
ports the delivery of two of the cars ono
going to Mr.. Risheill. of Alexandria. and
the other to Mr.. Bodine. Of Nokesville,
Va.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
clear WiBdshields.

\ small quantity of Slycerlne APP
piled to the windshield with piece
of clean waste will help To keep IN"
glass clear When driving IN the rain.
The water will not stick to the
glass so readily. and a clearer vision
will tie obtained. If too much gly
cerine is used. thu. effect will be
worse.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
THINGS THE MOTORIST
WANTS TO KNOW
By E. J. BLACK
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

TO gain confidence we'll experience quickly it would
be we'll for the novice do his first driving in the parks
the country until he becomes acquainted with the rules OF the
road There much be learned in this respect and it is
hard for pay proper attention these rules he
is worried bv other traffic.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14

The hub nuts that hold the rear
wheels snuGly 10 the taper"d rear
aXles are always tight when the
car is sent out from the factory. but
after variable amount OF wear the
wheel will get 4 little loose. and If
not soon frightened up the pounding
on the key and k"N-seat will tend
to twist the axle or even break il.
keep'the hub nuts tight.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14

Owing 10 the Discrimination 10 do
dirty and iSaCrecable work. the
proper fabrication Of tho universal
joint. differential and transmission
spaces. and the spring leaves. are
often neglected until great damage
is done.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
Argo Subageuts Appointed.

W. L. Smith. of the Smith Motor Sales
Company. reports the establishment a
subagents at Parkersburg. w. Va. and
Roanoke, Va. +. c. Smart will handlo
the Argo at Parkersburg. and =. -.
Hughson 10 taking care Of the ArEo a.
Roanoke. Both agents received their
tA0 past week.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
Proper Care of Inner Tubes.

The tube should be rolled nat WITH
soft cloth between the layers.
strip of cotton flannel rolled up with
the tube is good. The roll should
then be placed in a thick cloth bag
with the stem protruding. and the
mouth OF the bag be tied around the
stem. 1t is i good plan to put tai
cum powder in the bag.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
AUTOS implements Of Utility.

President John \ Wilson. of the
,ut""Iran AUromobII" Association.
....k,S reference 10 the fact that not
.. hos. " o." have been IN the habit
a.l, Of ruImg abroad VIII gain an
,'..iu;al."" with the United States
e.. CaHIGa. hUr thousands of other
.,.'r Viii indulge in interstate road
...,,I
I'm Ih" pioneer days OF the motor
...r uS u~" MS III great degree con-
ct O." po"pl~ who had both means
l.,:r- percentage of automobiles are
COW irosS-Ss..d 10y substantial citizens.
" hn lake oHly occasional vacation
l".rIods Francis NJ. Hugo, secretary Of
STAT" of New York. in commenting
upon tn" ii'; that "ue-third of the
! .u."0O ears IN his Comm Dnwcalth are
"N ned by tn" farm population. aptIy
., I,.rS to tn" auromohil" as an nipple
lr. ut OF FlacIlcaI utility instead OF
IuNury. Nevertheless. / have found in
ruv quite extensive going about the
country that our farm friends are not
continuing their motoring to short trips
to the nearest town or railroad sta
rlon. While highways should be built
20 shopping points. these arteries of
communication to fulfill present needs
must also permit business and social
population. Both wants can be met
nd to contend for one exclusively is
rot tn" creed of organized motorists"
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
Hard (.rease-TOo Hard.

The grease in the diffeTential case
may he rendered to" hard by cold
weather so that il aCcumulates on
the walls "f the case and does not
Intricate the gears as they should
he.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
>toppaEe of Fuel supply.

A small amount of water in a
downward curve of the feed pipe
leading from the gasoline tank to
the carbureter may freeZr in winter
and shut off the fuel supply.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
AMERICA should
BE S|GHTABLE.
u. S. Should Be Ready Before
Excursions Begin, Says
Mrs. Sherman.
DEPARTMENT WILL HELP
Women's Federation Plans to Confer
on National Parks at Their Meet
ing at Berkeley. Cal.
DEPARTMENT WILL HELP

america first must he made ready
;n br seen before there can be any
great response to the now widelN-her-
aided appeal TO 'Se- America FIRST.
* the timely comment OF Mrs John
l. Sherman. of Chicago. chairman of
the conservation department of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs,
aud included in the list of speakers at
the' national parks confere9ce now
being held at the University of cali
fornia in berkeley. with Stephen T.
Mather. of the Interior department. IN
charge.
In the call for this third conference
it's given purpose TO consider.
among other things, problems affect
ing the mana cement, care. and protec-
ZION of the national parks and national
monuments generally, into which, OF
course. enters the construction OF
roads and trails and the automobile
situation.
Autos Expedite Travel.
The recent report of Secretary of the
Interior Lane contains this reference
to the modern form Of roads travel:
The. policy of the department in ad-
uniting automobiles to the parks.
" here roud conditions make motoring
safe. has met with general approval
II enables the travelling public to
make trips 20 the PARKS more eNpedi-
IIousll than formerly. and in addition
to materially increasing the number of
visitors 10 the reservations has been
productive Of considerable revenue"
Every phaS" affecting the national
parks Is being touched upon IN the
berkeley conference. The, speakers for
y hich include Or. Benjamin lde
Wheeler. president of the University
If California: Robert B. Marshall, chief
,eOurapher of the United States Geo
logical Survey. Mai. r. Warren Allen.
United States Office of Public Roads;
Mark Daniels. superintendent OF ma
rIou.il parks: Col l.. NJ. Brett. super
iurrndent of Yellowstone Park: A. q.
Harchs Ider. chairman A. 4. A. eNecu-
we hoard: Representatives F. T. Tay-
"r. Of colorado. and }. Arthur Elston,
+ California. besides department Off
RS from every naiionaT park.
That The department of The In
terror intends to give comprehensive ,
.rIcutI0n to the scenic assets of the
country. insofar as it is possible with
the funds at Its command. appears
certain. and with Europe forbidden
round for an indefinite period. il is
I'D, NifahIc that thousands of Ameri-
..,ns will come to a realization of the
superior wonders of their own Coun-
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
4 Sticking Clutch.

In very cold weather the lubri-
eating oil in the interstices of the
multiple disc clutch may become SO
congealed that the clutch will not
release To avoid this ts.-.Sse add
one pint of kerosene oil to each
gallon of lubricating oil in winter.
To release a sticking clutch from
This cause il is only necessary to
jack up one rear wheel and after
pouring some kerosene into the oil
chamber. start the engine. Five
minutes will do the work.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14

Oil working out of the axle hous-
ing onto one of the brake hubs will
cause uneven brake application,
which may result in dangerous skid
ding at unexpected places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY
William A. Knott Sues for Divorce.
Washington Couple Is
Married.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

special Correspondence or LIE OUR.
ROCKVILLE, Md. August 27.-Wil-
liam A. Knott of Concord, this county
is the plaintiff in a suit for an absolute
divorce instituted in the circuit court
here against Mrs. Lillian 0. Knott, who
is said to make her home in Newark
N. J. The bill represents that the cou-
pie were married in Newark, January
81, 1910, and lived together until Feb
ruary 20, 1911, when the plaintiff was
deserted John A. Garrett of Rock
VILE represents the plaintiff.
John G. Sherwood, thirty eight years
old, and Miss Mary A. NeWcomb, aged
twenty-nine, both of Washington. were
married in Rockville yesterday after
noon by Rev. Samuel r. White of the
Baptist Church.
A license to marry has been issued
here to Robert d. Harding and Miss
Mary A Newcomb, both of Gathers
burg, this county.
AS a result of a little detective work
on the part of Deputy Sherln S'ahiey
Gingell, Thomas Neal, colored, was ar
rested on the fair grounds yesterday
afternoon on a charge OF selilhg lntoHi-
eating liquor, in violation OF the local
option law of the county. 1t is repre-
scented that he was conducting travel
ing Speak-easy. He was committed TO
Jail, and will be tried in the police
court here within the next few days.
William G. Fischer. fifty-four years
old, and Miss Ida NJ Wilson, aged thir-
ty-two, both of Berwyn, Nd. were mar
ried in Rockville yesterday afternoon
by Rev. Frank NJ. Richardson, pastor
of the Southern Methodist Church, at
the home of the minister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27
HINTS At CONSUMPTION
FOR THE BRITISH ARMY
Earl of Selborne Declares More
Men Have Got to Join
Colors.

LONDON, August 27.-Somethins In
the nature of CONSUMPTION, though the
term was not employed, was fore
Swallowed by the Earl of Selborne,
president of the board of agriculture,
in an address to a deputation of agri-
cultural land owners which visited him
In London
Many more men have got to join
the army. whether voluntarily or COM
pulsory.'' said the earl The agri-
cultural laborer has done his part
nobly in this war. but the response has
been very unequal over tho country
and I forecast that during the next
year men will be taken from districts
and farms, which hitherto they have not
done.
What I shall aim at-and Earl
Kitchener has been very sympathetic
is to leave the farmer his foreman.
stockman. carriers and shepherds. but
the rest of the work will have to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27
POLICE HOLD SEVERAL
FOR KAYSER MURDER
One Arrested. Several Detained for
Staying German Preacher at
Tolleston, Ind.

GARY, Ind, August 27.-One man was
under arrest and several were detained
Tor examination by the police today in an
effort 10 apprehcnd the nlurderers of Rev
Edmund kayser, who was slain at his
home in Tolleston, suburb, last Tuesday
night. The names Of the men were with
held. and Chief of Police Heintz refused
to disclose the nature of the evidence
against them.
The chief admitted today he had not
discovered whether the clergyman was
killed because of his pro-German utter
;3nCes or for other acts which brought him
the ennity of some of his neighpors
Elmer LIE Roy. an Engiishman, said to
nave denounced kayser in his church some
weeks ago, was taken into custody but
later released. A trunk which il was be-
IeVed might contain proof Of q plot to
aSsstssinate the minister was taken in
Sarge by the police
Efforts were made today TO determine
10 what extent letters kayser is said to
have written to German officials could
have inf1amed partisans of the allies
against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27
o'SHAUGHNESSY IS SUED.
Hotel Seeks to Collect $47S.11 Board
Bill Due in 1912.

NEW YORK. August 2T.-Nelson
OShaughnessy of the business mems
regiment now learning the art Of war
at Plattsburg is a defendant in a suit
for SASH. brought against him by
the Ritz-Carlton Hotel for an alleged
unpaid board bill for a short period
Up 10 December /, 1912
The fact that the papers in the suit
were served upon the former United
States charge d'affaires in Mexico was
not disclosed until today. when the
documents were fled in the office of
the county clerk. showing that Tues
day evening of this week the sheriff
of Clinton county. y. Y. and a deput y
sheriff sought out Corp. O'ShauShnessy
IN the camp at Plattsburg and served
the pa perS upon him.
Sheriff J. y. Moore and his deputy,
-. : Lombard. went to camp and wait
al until the corporal finished his duties
and was resting leisurely in his tent
before they served the summons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27
WILL SPEAK IN THE U. S.
Earl and Lady Aberdeen Also to
Visit Canada During Fall.

LONDON. August 27.-The Earl of
Aberdeen. formerly lord lieutenant Of Ire
iand' who recently took the title of Mar
quis of Temair, and Lady Aberdeen, have
arranged to visit the United States and
Canada during the coming fall.
Besides attending the annual meeting
OF the National Council of Women in To-
ronto in October they have agreed to adj
dress meetings in several cities of the
United States in relation to social move
mentS in ireland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27

School Of Mines. Ten years ago he re-
turned to Washington, where he had
lived since. making his home with his
sister, Mrs. Stuart Mosby Coleman, 1928
18th street northwest, where his father
Col. Mosby also resides.
Engaged in Newspaper Work.
Since his return to Washington Mr.
Mosby wrote extensively for local
papers. He contributed columns OF
chess and poker stories and took keen
interest In his work to the last. Mr.
Mosby had wide acquaintance among
newspaper and other. professional and
business men in this and other cities
throughout the country.
Besides his father and the sister
named, two other sisters, Miss Pauline
Mosby and Miss Ada Mostly of Ralti-
more. and brother, Beverly Mosby OF
Spokane, Wash. survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27

done by women or men not hitherto
engaged in agriculture"
Earl Selborne emphasized the fact
that Russia's reverses had imposed
greater strain on her allies.
I'VE have a greater burden on our
shoulders at the present moment than
six months ago." he said. THE Imam
cial strain is going to be very great,
and the situation is going to demand
from every class greater and greater
sacrifices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27
PEACE PROPOSALS
SCORNED IN FRANCE
Premier Says Belgium Must Be
Freed and AIsaCe and
Lorraine Taken.
APPEALS FOR UNITED
SUPPORT OF NATION
Cites Necessity of Parliament Sup
porting Government and Gets
Applause of Deputies.

PARIS, August 27.-Charges against
various departments of the govern
,nent which have been accused of waste
and dereliction toward their duties
were answered by the premier in a
ringing address in the chamber of
deputies. He was applauded loudly as
he declared that France wanted no
peace, and scorned the idea that the
nation was divided
Il am not going to speak of the sani-
rary service alone" said the premier,
but also of parliamentary incidents
that cannot be ignored. In the higher
interest of the country, by which we
are judged, we must justify the union
of government and parliament.
The home services of the war de
partment have accomplished their
tasks. In other quarters errors have
been mace, but parliament has lent
cordial cooperation without seeking
at the time to fix responsibility for
mistakes. The errors have been re-
paired. Let US Danish pessimism and
depressing anxiety. France is equal to
the task OF fulfilling her DESTINY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27

REGENT PerfD. A high-grade
domestic cigar. Special for this
sale, sc. for 2jc. Box of so. 500.
Three fine Havana cigars-NOR-
MAN MARTINEZ, REY BROS, Ell
CLOR. Cut to sc. Box of 80. S2.25.
GOLD PICK. 10 in a box. Regu-
AR price. sc. Cut to lie IA box.
LONERA Imperiales). 2for-25c
size. Cut to 3 for 25c. Box of 100,
$50. New York made.
PONCIOLA. A few left. Box of
-, Soc.
SPECIAL FIVE. % in box.
Cat price, S3c.
LA CANDILLO (Diplomatico).
%-for-25c quality. Our price, Sc.
F;cx of 50, $3.50.
MI ISABELLA Londres). 10c
cigar. Box of :j, S1.4O.
LIBERATUS. 10c quality. Cut to
&c. Box of so, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-27
Ordnance Factories Transferred.

LONDON. -august 21.--An official
statement issued last night, says:
Arrangements have been made between
The council OF the army and the ministry
% munitions for the transfer to the lat
ter of control of the royal ordnance fac
sr~rles during the war