Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-18

other than full of fresh water. and fill
1t whenever you get chance. You
might spring a leak in the radiator or
burst a water hose.
Don't buy oil in bulk when it can be
avoided. Buy the one-gallon original
cartons.
"Don't fail to have warm clothing
in the outfit. The high attitudes are
cold and the dry air is penetrating.
Don't Garry Firearms.
Don't carry loaded firearms in the
car, except possibly a small pistol OF
some sort.
Don't fail to put out your campfire
when leaving.
Don't forget the yellow goggles.
Don't forget the camphor Ice. the
peroxide. the new skin or the lister
the.
The smaller the better.
Don't ford water without hrst Wad-
ing through it.
Don't drive over twenty-five miles
an hour. The unexpected. small dry
washouts twest of Omaha) will break
springs.
Don't wear leather puttees-use can
vas.
Don't drink alkali water-serious
cramps result.
Don't wear new shoes.
Necessary Supplies.
AS help to tourists making the
coast-to-coast trip over the Lincoln
highway and from knowledge which
has been dearly bought by experience.
I offer few suggestions. and also
list of necessary supplies which should
be carried by all coast-to-coast drivers.
THE supplies largely depend upon
the taste of the individual, but there
are some things which should not be
omitted from the outfit under any cir
cumstances. In case of breakdown,
hunger or thirst are not pleasant COM
panions; neither can a man work if
| he is half starved and his mouth is
dry from dust and lack of water.
The camping directions will be use
full when the party gets west of Oma-
ha. Neb.
NO extra gasoline need be carried.
| Keep the tank full as possible at all
| times. Fill it at each opportunity, no
| matter whether it is low or not.
| "If sleeping on the ground in a sleep
! ing bag, wear heavy socks or mecca
sins.
"Sleep with the feet little higher
| than the head. Avoid laying the bed
J in hollow.
How to Build a Fire.
Building a fire: Shave three small
sticks of the size of your finger, leav-
| ing the shavings attached to the sticks.
Stand these in a pyramid. shavings
pointing down. Pile other small sticks
against those in pyramid form. then
| light Fire burns best with something
| to climb upon. If windy build the fire
in a trench. Always build the fire on
| the lee side of the car on account of
edge of the sleeping bag, out of the
| dew. Coat, etc, use pillow.
Several light blankets are warmer
than one or two heavy ones. A cotton
comfort with the blankets will keep
| out the wind.
Start early and stop before dark to
select the camp site.
Always camp on high ground, never
by water, on account of the mosqui-
toes"
Equipment for Car.
Mr. Trego recommends that the fol-
| lowing articles be provided:
sets Weed chains.
extra cross chains.
/ set chain tightener springs
1 set tools.
1 jack.
/ pair good cutting pliers
1 piece hardwood board, IL inches by
I feet 10 inches.
extra tire castings
extra inner tubes.
1 casing patch.
spark plugs.
1 extra valve and spring, complete.
cans oil, in one gallon cans
1 ak.
1 shovel, medium size.
so feet y Inch MANILA rope.
l small can glue (mending camera,
etc..
/ upper radiator connection.
l lower radiator connection.
Equipment for Camp.
10-gallon milk can with stay straps
(for water. west of Omaha).
l canteen, 2-Quart.