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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

car than any other. but 1t is no easy
matter to determine II 1t IS actually
the fiyuheel or not while driving along
the road. However. fywhcel knocks
are comparatively scarce these days.
Valve Stem Knocks.
Wear on the points OF contact be
tween the valve stem and push rod Will
cause light. sharp knock. and will be
regular, though liable to vary IN in
tensity. II does not vary however. with
the output Of the engine. Under this
heading. too. there is the push rod
knock. caused by the bushlng wearing
clliptically. due to the side pressure. Of
the rising cam; because Of the play
present. the rod slaps against the bush
ing and gives out sound similar to
that heard when the distance between
the push rod and valve stem Is too
great.
Pre-Ignition and Overheating.
An overhcsted engine Will cause a
knock in all cylinders. and as 1t comes
on gradually and is accompanied by
loss of power and boiling of the water
m the radiator il can be easily de-
tected. insufficient water or oil may be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
POSTPONE 24-HOUR RACE
Date Set Back to Next Fall. When
New Models viii BE Ready.

New Models viii BE Ready
II was decided at a meeting Of the
Trade Racing Association on Friday to
postpone the twcnty-four-hour race
scheduled for June Is and Il. at the
Shcopshcad Bay Speedway, until later
IN the season. Several prominent
manufacturers OF cars who arc anxious
20 enter this event with their stock
models pointed out 20 the association
the advisabilty Of postponing the race
until such time as their new models
appear.
Consequently. the Trade Racing As
ISOLATION concluded 20 put on the con-
test tho latter part OF August or early
100 September. at "A time when much
larger entry list can be assured.
II was stated that. while a goodly
number Of makers were willing TO
enter the contest in June. tho general
opinion was that they would much
prefer 20 demonstrate what their 1917
models could do in long distance con-
test rather than exhibit the proves Of
their present seasons product. much OF
which already has been delivered 20
custom cre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
MOTOR MOVIES

Hammered By every brand Of bad
weather. go Chalmers dealers nm All
sections OF the United States and IAN
ada celebrated "Acceleration Day" on
Monday, April Il. By iOrcibly demon
strating the economy OF the Chalmers
Gao a. a gasolene consumer. total
of 1861 miles on go gallons OF Saso-
lene, or a grand average OF 80" hlllc'
10 the gallon. was the result OF the day
tests throughout the country. In aaul
ton 20 the economy run. tests were
made for acceleration, including s'shu
ing and rolling starts. An average ol
6.5 seconds was establishing TOT gong
through the gears 10 % miles an hour
from standing start.
An echo Of real preparedness was
sounded bv the Splitdorf Electrical
Conpauy. Newark. \. J., IN anticipai-
ing the call FOR service for the Ameri-
can military forces engaged IN inc
Villa hunt in Mexico. A. r. Jacobs, an
expert magnetic man. was dispatched
from the Splitdorf branch az Dallas Tor
the purpose OF rendering sphtdorf ser p,
vice 20 the Dixie magnetic equipped
Jefery trucks in operation between Co
lumbus. y. 81. and Casas Grandcs.
n. 6. Krakc. who was manager OF
the traffic bureau Of the s. Joseph
No. Commercial Club. has become d.
vision traffic manager for the Stude-
iater Corporation. Howard Ne"lln
has been appointed supervisor Of uai.
nc and transportation for the Maven
Motor Company, also Of Detroit
The sheepshead Bay Motor speed
way Corporation has moved its oficcs
from II Battery Place 10 the second
floor OF The Ely Building, forty-ninth
Street a"d Broadway.
The Motor Dealers Contest Assccia-
tion mas voted against dissolution. and
~ n recent meeting the former officers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
Cleaning Speedometer Mechanism

The pinion and gear of the speed
ometer should be cleaned and the
teeth fabricated with mixture Q.
graphite and oil. These gears arc sub
ject TO wear. as they are exposed 10
mud and dirt. which are abrasives.
Noisy operation of the speedonreter
gears is largely due to lack Of lubri-
cant and 10 wear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
Fldricge joins New York I'a's'

W. L. Eldridge. one Of the ye,era =:
tomoble dealers IN Boston, has esq.
lished himself IN this city as nese -
the Smith Eldridge Company, manSn.
urers Of the Eldridge front drFe =.
agents for the Couple-Gear, TWO VIZ
OF electric trucks used largely ior o..
hauling and IN the coal and iamv.
trades. Mr. Eldridge continues as y
terest in the Eldrdge Manuise'l' \.
Company. of Boston. which con,ros ~ y,
New England territory for these irS US
Headquarters IN this city are a. i'''
tieth Street and Eleventh Avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
Orphans Day Ladies Auxiliary

Plans are rapidly being formulated
by the committee in charge Of the
Twelfth Annual Orphans Automobile
Day Outing. which is to take place on
Thursday, June 8. Al a meeting held
Thursday afternoon NJ the associations
headquarters, 222 West Fifty-ninth
Street, steps were taken 20 form a
ladies' auxiliary. Mrs. J. Willoughby
Mitchell. who has been quite active in
various charities, generously consented.
ms head OF the auxiliary 20 secure an
active and capable staff TO assist her in
this work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
Locomobile Elects Officers.

A. recent meeting OF the director.
Of the Locomobilc Company Of America
In Bridgeport. Conn. the following Off
GERS were elected: Raymond K Al.
bright. president. Andrew L. Riker.
vice president; James r Roche. vice
president. and Frank Y. Hickman, sec
rotary and treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
NEWS AND NOTES

tiers in Cleveland. while Cnsn's d
take his delivery through 'ne I FL.
Faulkner Company. Marmon o''"
tiers for Southern California
To combat the present ifelsa
shortage +. W. Ruggles, genersl e.
aer of the Republic Motor rg0s lara
pany. Alma. Mich. has placed q -.
order for private freight cars ~ n,
of carrying from two 10 iooi
company's largest trucks AZ . 'V
"Tbe Cadillac Motor Car cori'' I.
has not made arrangements G.
through. any financing eoh0.' "a,
otherwise, which provides ior ~ 5sy.
of Cadillac cars on the deier',' y
ment plan" This is the ,,-.
statement recently issued py '.,neer,
pany mentioned. Another = not,
strongly opposed 20 the SAFE s.si, s
cars on the deferred paymss.n,', ., MD
the Buick Motor Company, nv
Motor Company. also OF De''0'"
R. E. ODDS. president OF '0ey icA.
Motor Car Company, LANSING iehisti
has donated 100000 70 the .sbult
Agricultural College 20 asa 10 md
ing the engineering depar'm'"'
was recently burned.
Percy Owen, pr..iden, ' ,,I,S Src,,
manager OF the Liberty No'oa,
Company, in a letter 70 the Pr. re-. .,s,s.
the University Of Michigan, n ns'ooysrss
tina. his company will star, a nse..s,r
10 defray all the expenses 80 .ai,ss
TO give n military training -" r,siri's
t G.mp a, T Fiatt 81 'a% = n, .a us
company's Offer includes no, .S SD VI
payment OF all the expenses .,rn by %
be incurred AZ the training eamp s,.c is'
men who may be chosen oS, ,sn,ss 70
cludcs the transportation 'Nf
Plattsburg and return
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
Keen Tool Kit Complete.

Check up the list Of tools i1 the
garage previous 70 the overhaul! ana
make list Of the broken members for
replacement. 1t is a good plan 70
odopt a similar method regarding the
supplies and material needed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

The mechanical conveyor system in
stalled in the Paige plant several
months ago for the final assembly OF
cars has been an important factor in
the speeding up OF production which
enabled the Paige company TO show an
increase of 300 per cent over this pc
riod of the season last year. The me-
chanical conveyor is a moving platform
several hundred feet long which oper-
ates like an endless chain. Cars in
embryo are fastened TO this platform
and they move along from one group
of workmen TO the next as vital parts
Of the chassis are attached. The rear
axle is the first part placed on the
platform: the frame. tank, steering
wheel. power plant and other parts fol-
low in their proper order and a real
car. capable of running of under its
own power. energies from the other end
of the conveyor in a surprisingly short
time.
improvements in he construction Of
Argo cars. together with the higher
cost of materials has made i. necessary
for the Argo Motor Company, Inc,
Jackson. Mich. to increase the selling
price of the touring car from s435 20
S455. and the roadster from $3.50 20
si05
For the second time within a period
OF three months, King Alfonso XIII Of
Spain has shown his preference for
American built automobiles by pur-
chasing his second Willys-KniRht tour
ing car from the WHY'S Com
pany. Toledo, Ohio.
Among we'll known baseball players
Who have become converts 20 the new
design OF light weight, high-powcred
cars, are Frank Chance and iris
Speaker, who recently placed orders
for new Marmon 80 cars. Speaker
placed his order through IN. Louis
bisbrow Company, Msrmon distrlbu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
\ Suggested Rule for Finding knocks

To attempt to lay out a rule for the
detection of knocks of all character is
difficult. but for guide at least the
following may De practised:
Note the time OF a knock. If l. can
be determined that it is occurring at
crankshaft or at camshaft speed you
will have eliminated at least part Of
the question. Then listen for the tore
of the knock; an outside knock. such
z. worn valve tappets. couplings ont
Of ligament. pre-ignition, etc. Will
be sharper and clearer than inside
knocks. which include worn connecting
rod bearings. worn wrist pin bearings.
loose timing gears. etc. The only eX-
ccption to this rule is the loose fly
wheel, this has the inside tone, so 70
speak. In general. the lighter the tone
the smaller the part that is in Diff
Guilty.
With these rules the location of most
knocks can be diagnosed fairly we'll
and then cured. for the cause and
location of knocks are almost coin
cident. and the remedy therefore will
suggest itself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

KNOCKS engines dangerous 10 the lite OF me engine
Even the experienced have their troubles locating
Knocks they various qualities and although
readily heard are sometimes difficult locate This article
win attempt simplify process OF locating the COM
nOne knocks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
The Knock of Knowing Knocks and Their Remedies

is due 10 the condition just suggested,
and that the glowing carbon pre-ignites
Il gas mixture before the proper mo-
ment for ignition.
The Gas knock.
The gas knock. so 20 speak. is one
e the rare species of the race. and
rakes itself known by a decidedly
clanking sound. and is generally attrib-
uted TO the quality of the mixture
leed. 1t frequently evidences itself
when the engine is slowed down under
road with the throttle set wide open.
Manipulation Of the spark lever does
not seem to effect a cure. but an IN
uease in the richness Of the mixture
generally does.
theory regarding the cause OF gas
knocks has been advanced by explain
ing that they are caused by delayed
flame propagation in a weak mixture.
that the mixture although ignited az
the proper moment does not develop
its full power until the piston IS well
down on the working stroke. and then
the gas. having been fully iglited,
causes additional and sudden pressure
on the piston. This in turn causes
the big end bearing 20 slip against the
then idle side of the crankshaft bear
ing. causing a knock. Perhaps. under
ordinary circumstances, a loose bear
ing would act similarly, and then II
would resolve itself into a simple case
Of a loose bearing knock. but the fact
remains that the same thing fire.
quently happens in we'll adjusted err
gines. and so we arc therefore left 10
theorize. But that is not the purpose
of this article
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

Poertner. president; Emanuel HAS
earis. first vice-presidont; +. +. Nc
shane. second vicc-president; j. {.
Nichols. treasurer, and f. !. korbel'
secretary.
The magnetic service station OF the
Eisemann Magnetic Company has been
discontinued a. 24j West Fifty-ffth
Street. the Auto Electric Service Com
many having taken over the stock. etc.
The latter concern will continue Else
mann service for tire metropolitan ter
iItory from the same address.
An cpochal step forward IN improv-
ing automobile service throughout the
United States has been registered by
the Olds Motor Works. Lansing. Mich"
In the establishment OF permanent
school Cor Oldsmobile service men a.
It's plant.
Peter +. Stcenstrup. special sales
representative Of the Hupp Motor Car
Corporation. has sailed for London IN
the interests Of the Hupp company.
lie will visit London. Paris, Madrid
and Rome during the nest few months.
NJ Stccnstrup only recently returned
from a six months visit 10 the south
American countrics.
Fred b. Gcary. formerly connected
with the lly-Springhcld Tire Com
pany. has become affiliated with the
McGraw Tire and Rubber Company.
as manager Of the Newark branch, sue
ce,ding " T. Fralcy
The North East Electric Company
has established branch at l2j West
Fifty-ffth Street IN charge If II. W.
Docbcrt A full stock % repair parts
on al models Of North East starting
and lighting equipment Is carried, and
the branch b. equipped 20 make all
ordinary cpsirs and adjustment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

y" HEN once molcI Cdi o""ci 10
w introduced TO Mr.. Knock the
chances are that from that
moment on he will suffer from a mental
sickness properly known as "knockitis,'
which leads one to believe that every
sound that might or might not be
serious is the death knell Of some inn
portant bearing OF engine part. How
ever. time eventually cures the disease,
even II I'm the meantime some more
rapid process for cure is not brought
20 bear; the paragraphs that follow viii
at least help TO affect cure of the
disease if not the knock itself.
What Al first may appear TO be full
hedged knock will often prove 70 be
merely a loose drip pan or 4 part of
the piping system or some other loose
part vibrating or striking the engine or
chassis, but no matter where or what
10 may be. whether serious or other
wise. practice the rule always 10 remedy
knock the instant its presence is felt
or heard.
Connecting Rod knock.
A loose or worn connecting rod bear
ing is perhaps the most common Of
chronic knocks. and Is probably the
easiest to detect. Usually this knock
manifests itself. unless the bearing or
bearings are worn very badly. only on
the explosion stroke. With an increase
ia load. as with acceleration or when
climbing hills. when the engine is called
upon TO deliver its full output, the
knock will increase in intensity. To
make sure that it is the big end"
bearing. open and close the throttle a
number Of times while travelling on
the level. if the knock follows with
the engine speed. YOU may be sure 1t
really is in this bearing.
Wrist Pin knock.
A wrist pin knock is practically the
same In tone a. that produced by d
loose connecting rod and the same
method Of detection should be en-
poyed. though IL viii be difficult 20
analvzc whether the knock is at the
wrist pin or due 10 worn connecting
rod bearing.
Worn main bearings also cause SIM
liar knock. but such knocks arc most
apparent AZ higher engine speeds. De
termining whether or not it is actually
main bearing knock is difficult while
driving.
Flywheel Knock.
About as pulling as the main bear
ing knock IS the knock caused by a
loose fywheel; this is more like a
pounding than a metallic knock. II is
more readily felt throughout the entire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
By ALFRED n. BARTSCH.

VXTHEN once motor car owner ~
~ introduced TO Mr.. Knock the
chances are that from that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

The Motor Dealers Contest Assccia-
tion mas voted against dissolution. and
o. n recent meeting the former ohcers
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-14
CONSIDERS
OAKLEY PROJECT

The state land board discussed the
affairs Of the Twin Falls oakley prof
est and the attitude of the company
which installed the irrigation works
Two resolutions were introduced yes
terday but no definite action was taken
on them. although they were discussed
at length. The first resolution directs
that no employees of the company have
their salaries paid from the mainte-
nance fund Of the project The reso-
luton states that employees and office
holders of the bondholders' association
draw their salaries to the extent Of $3.50
month out OF the fund made up or the
maintenance fees collected from the
settlers. Governor Alexander intro
duced the resolution. He does not
think that the practice should be per-
mitted
A second resolution calls on the com
pany to assist in the payment of main
tenance charges on its lands within
the project. Heretofore the company,
| It is said, has not been making pay
ments as have the settlers on the land
they hold. The settlers claim that the
company should bear it's proportionate
share Of the maintenance Of the system
on lands within the project. Both reso-
lutions were laid over for two days.
They will be acted upon at that time
delegation representing the set
tiers on the project and members Of
the company appeared before the board
to state their case This is the project
In which the board at a recent meet
ing ordered sweeping reduction OF
the acreage. virtually adopting the rec
concentrations of the irrigation and
drainage code commission authorized
created by the last legislature. The
commission made careful study of the
project and found the water supply in
adequate for SO large an amount of
land. The state engineer was author
lied to make the reduction in acreage
in compliance with the boards ruling
Cancel Leases.
The board cancelled $50 state land
leases because of holders failing to re-
spond 10 the S0zday notice given them
to pay the 1916 rental. The assign
ment of leases to residents will
not be recognized.
The following are the officers and
employees of the bondhoiders' commit
tee named in the resolution passed by
the board on the Oakley project. who,
| II is alleged, are receiving their sal
aries from the maintenance fund. ID.
| G, MaeWatters. 500 per month: S. II.
Hays, $50 per month B. r. HoWeils,
| SIS per month, 6. G.. Wilbnrn. $50 per
month; G. A. Baur $50 per month; C.
A. Mcclellan, SIS per month.
/ The board also passed the following
motion.
1T Is the sense OF this board that the
/ settlers Of the Twin Falls Oakley prof
ect who did not receive water for the
year 1915 according to contract and
/ who suffered crop failure as re-
suit shall net be required to pay to
the Twin Falls Oakley Land & Water
! company any inatallments of principal
and interest due prior to the year
/ 1916, until after they have been fur
nished water according to contract for
the irrigation season of 1915"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-14
court DISNISSES
The GEN HOTEL
ABATEMENT CASE
Judge Cowen Holds That
the State Failed to Make a
Case Against the Defend
ants.

The abatement case against the
Gem hotel at Seventh and Main streets
was dismissed yesterday by Judge
Frederick J. Cowen. who in a decision
given to Stephen Utter, clerk of the
district court, dismissed the case for
the reason that the testimony Of the
hired detectives was not corroborated,
that the sale of liquor in the hotel, tes-
titled to by the detectives, was denied
by an equal number Of witnesses and
further that the general reputation of
3 house should not be considered as IF
any great weight. Especially in the
case at issue, he holds, that that char
aeter of testimony was overcome by
evidence of good reputation. The de-
cision is in part as follows:
1.-THE complaint charges the de-
PENDANTS, H. A. Rolio and Mrs. H. A.
Rolio. with maintaining a nuisance ut
the Gem hotel in Boise, Ida, and
charges the defendants Joseph Sullivan
and Mrs. Harriet Pefley, as executors
OF the estate of Martha e. McCarty,
deceased, with permitting the mainteu-
ance of such nuisance and prays for
the abatement OF the same.
THE evidence relied upon by the
state consists almost entirely of the
testimony of four detectives, or hired
witnesses. who gave evidence to the
effect that they had purchased liquor
in the building upon three or four oc-
casions when they went there for the
purpose, as they represented, of look
ing the place over with a view to pur-
chasing 1t. They conveyed the idea to
the Rolios that they desired to obtain
q house which they could run and OPP
crate as a sporting house, and they
testified to a. number Of conversations
with the Rolios and employees about the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-14
TOBACCO
HABIT

A very interesting book has been published
m tobacco haht-how 10 conquer ii quickly
and easily. 1t tells the dangers of excessive
smoking, chewing, snuff using. etc, and *.
plains how nervousness, irritsbilty, sleepless.
ness, weak eyes, stomach troubles and numer.
Gus other disordeas may be eliminated through
stopping selfpoisoning BY tobacco. The man
who has written this book wants to genuinely
help all who have become addicted to tobacco
habit and says there's no need to suffer that
awful craving restlessness which come when
enc tries to quit voluntarily. This is no mind.
cure or temperance sermon tract, hut plain
common sense, clearly set forth. The author
Write, giving name and full address-a post.
card will do Address; Edward J. Woods,
500 III, Station F, New York City. Keep this
advertisement. it is likely to prove the best
news you ever read in this journal
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-14
KIDNEY TROUBLE LEADS
10 TERRIBLE TORTURES

Hundreds be sufferers from pains In
the back and sides. bladder and uri-
nary disorders, iumbago. rheumatism,
dizziness. puffy swellings under the eyes
or In the feet and ankles, nervousness,
tired or worn out or headachy feeling
don't seem to realize that the greater
part OF all sickness today can be
avoided BY keeping the kidneys work
ing properly n YOU suffer from any
of the many agonies that accompany
weak. clogged up or diseased kidneys
you should not neglect yourself another
day and run the risk OF serious com
plications. securera package Of Sol
wax, the wonderful new kidney remedy
which is very Inexpensive yet acts
quickly and surely on the seat Of the
trouble, Youll be surprised how en-
tirely different you'll feel In a very
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II doesn't matter how long you have
suffered. how old you are, or what you
have used, The very principle OF Sof-
wax is such that it is practically im-
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Solvax is pleasant to take, gives
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ly successful that Charles l.. Joy &
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had large enough percentage Of cures
so that it could be sold in this manner
A guarantee like this speaks volumes
for the meritsof Solyax,
There is no time like the present to
do a thing that ought to be done. If
anyone has kidney trouble today is the
best time to begin curing it.-Adv