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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
Motor Cars Share Blame
For Highway Accidents
Autos Not Wholly to Blame but Reckless and Dangerou
Driving Should Be Relentessy Prosecuted Says
Secretary of State Hugo.
Nv FRANCIS M. HUGO.

Of the community and II The road,
are not 10 be hopelessly congesteS
Otherwise an easy method Of abolish.
ing street accidents would be d
abolish traffic. One explanation Al
the. increase in the number az acri.
dents caused by motor vehicles Il
the increase in the number OF sue,
vehicles. Whether the ratio by which
the mischief wrought by them Ia,
increased is or rs not greater than
that by which their numbers have
increased il is impossible 20 say i,
the absence of proper statistics. But
even if 1t is greater, nothing i,
thereby proved as 10 their great in.
trinsic dangerouness IN compariso,
with hOrse-draWn vehicles.
To be worth making the cOmpari.
son must be upon equal terms and
must take account Of the all-impor.
tant factor that the mileage Of which
motor vehicles are capable in the
given time is far larger than ths.
which can be accomplished by horse.
drawn vehicles; or, IN other words,
that any single motor vehicle has
much greater opportunity Of damass
than any single horse-drawn vehicl.
If the data required were forthcom.
ing it would become possible TO msls
a fair comparison and 20 say whether
or not the danger IS increasing ia
either case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

change speed gears, the teeth Of
which should show a brightly bur
n:shed surface on the faces, but not
necessarily on the tops and bottoms.
By faces" is meant the breadth or
sides of the teeth which engage the
opposite wheel. If they show as
brightly on the edges of the teeth
as they do on the faces they prop
ably have been intermeshed too
deeply IN the first place, and there
is likely to be excessive wear. If
they show dark or lightly touched
surfaces, they have been correctly
set, and they should be in good run
ming order; in fact, they will prob
ably be better than when they were
new. Each of the gears should be
looked at all the way around to as
certain that no teeth are broken.
If the sliding type of gear-that is,
q type where the gears are.slid into
engagement sidewise-be in the car
under notice. the edges of the teeth
should be looked to. If the car has
been in good hands the teeth will
show brightly on their engaging
sides; but if the driver has been at
oil clumsy. it will probably be found
that the teeth are badly Clipped at
these points.
The speed-changing movement
should be closely watched while
manipulating the actuating lever.
Each gear on the sliding sleeve
should move deliberately and &C
curately into its corresponding
gear. The edges of the gears
should be in a perfect line, not one
oyerhanging the other; if this is
TIE case, 1T indicates lot of lost
motion in the connections between
the sleeves and the actuating lever.
A certain amount of latitude is per-
MISSILE here, but the movement
should not be more than what might
he termed "a little free" II there
is lot of "backlash" there is
something wrong somewhere, and il
should be carefully looked into with
a view TO correction. If the total
width of one gear exceeds that of
the other, as is sometimes the case
particularly with the reversing
gear, then it does not follow that
something must necessarily be
wrong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
WHAT BECOMES OF
OLD RACING CARS?
Are They Treasured, or Do They
Return TO Service?

With the racing season on and
the spirited interest that every one
Is taking in the records and the rec
ord-makers, the question Of what be-
comes Of these famous racing cars
naturally arises.
Is the old racing car as tenderly
cared for as the thoroughbred horse
that wins the thrilling derby?
Do the manufacturers who build
these cars and race them keep the
cars? Or do they sell them to some
other person for racing or do they
90 back into the service Of private
owners?
In the early days Of racing Mar,
mon cars won many victories ana
became famous for their work on the
road and speedway. This reputa-
ton has caused many Of these ques-
tlons TO be directed to them.
Probably the most famous racing
car that the Marmon Company ever
built is the Marmon Wasp, which
won the first 500-mile international
sweepstakes race on May 30, 1911.
Previous TO this race this powerful
six-cylinder car had won several less
conspicuous events. After winning
the 500-mile event in 1911 the car
was retired from racing, and has
been used mainly for exhibition pur-
poses ever since.
II is given something akin to rev.
erence by the Marmon people. They
say that some day there may be an
organization for preserving the
noted racing cars Of automobile his
tory, and when that day comes, the
Wasp is going to be one Of the cars
included in the list.
In 1909-10 two small cylinder cars
were built by the Marmon Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

time and the greater the strength
required to overcome this resistance
the better the engine is as regards
the fit and wear of the piston and
cylinder.
Testing the Bearings.
The next feature for investigation
is the wear in the connecting rod
bearings, and this in some cases is
very difficult to determine. Where
the starting handle can be fixed to
the crankshaft end, SO as TO be able
TO obtain gentle movement back
ward and forward, this method will
disclose any looseness in these bear
ings. Failing to be able to apply
this method, the sound of the engine
should be observed very carefully
while starting, running slow and
stopping. If distinct and contin-
uous knocking noise is heard, it may
safely be assumed that the connect
iGg rod bearings are worn and re-
ouire either taking up or renewing.
1t is difficult to judge whether the
valve cams or cam shaft bearings
are worn without taking the engine
apart; as a general rule. however,
there is little TO be feared upon this
point.
The cooling system should be care
fully Investigated. Examine the
waterjacket about the cylinders, par
ticularly around the head and valve
chamber, for any trace of cracks.
Direct your attention to the water
pump, too, and notice the shaft about
the stuffing box nut, for there is liza
BILE to be wear here. and it is best n
know just how much. Also look over
the water pipes and connections; you
want neither denied tubes nor rotten
rubber hose. although "A too critical
eye need not be used for the latter,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

Can YOU imagine a place where 4
machine may be more thoroughly
enjoyed than right here in New
York? With the approach Of vaca-
ton time, and the natural longing
for the rest that only the country
can give, the question Of where
shall we go?" naturally arises. IT
would he easier, perhaps, to answer
where shall we not go?'
For there arc such a wealth OF
places delightful for spending "A
whole vacation, and many equally
Is delightful that take you out OF
town for only a day or week end'
In almost every direction, within
n radius Of sixty or seventy mics
there are pleasurable short trips %
Lc taken. For instance, an easy
trim TO make, and one that never
loses its charm, is the run up 70
bridgeport, following the Boston
Post Road. The exit from New
York by Central Park West TO
10th Street, when 1t turns TO me
tight and then TO the left, one block
loyond, continuing on Seventh ave
nue. 10 145th Street, is satiS1ac-
tori route 10 take.
Cross the Harlem River, then 20
straight on up the hill to Mott Ave
nue.. where YOU turn 10 the left. The
fine surface of Grand Concourse Is
then followed 70 Fordham Road.
Here. either turn TO the right
down the hill that leads under me
elevated tracks into Pelham Ave
nue., passing the Geological Gardens
10 Pelham Parkway; or turn to me
left half a mile beyond the Zoo TO
The Boston Post Road, which IS a
shorter and more direct way 10
Main Street. New Rochelle.
Passing through New Rochelle
eighteen miles from New York you
End that the fine links Of the
Wykagvl Golf Club and the Pelham
Raw Golf Club offer opportunities
FOR the golf enthusiasts. 1acnt
clnbs and a convenient connection
with Long Island by ferry add their
attractions 10 the place.
Taking up the Old Boston Post
Road again. we follow along the
historic trail Of what was His MAJ
cstv's ROYAL Post Rider in the sew
onteenth century. We pass through
section Of park-like estates
through Larchmont, noted for Its
harbor and its yacht club.
Next comes "The Place Of Rolling
stones" Mamaroneck, settlement
Of prosperous homes, where, in ne
stormy DAYS Of 1875 Smallwood's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

the gears often make when I am
changing them?
The trouble is that you do not
throw your clutch out far enough,
and in this way you do not disengage
the clutch from the transmission.
The result is the noise you speak of
find that my tires wear on one
side and not on the other. What is
the cause of this?
The reason is that your wheels do
not line up. Have them attended 10
and you will find that your tires will
wear evenly.
Can you also tell me why it is
that since the weather has turned
warmer | find that my car heats up.
Clean your water system, and ii
you have not removed the anti-freeze
solution that you had in your car in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
/ SHORT TRIPS TEMPT LOCAL MOTORISTS
Unusual Vacation Trips
For New York Motorists
Large Percentage of Town People Find Short Motor Trips
for Day, Week End or for Whole
Vacation 1000 Fun.

MARYLAND battalion dealt out severe
defeat 10 Rogers Tory Rangers.
4 few miles further Of beautiful
peaceful country and the rou'ee
traverscs Rye, "A place charming on
aspect and known TO thousands Tor
the beauty Of its park along the sea
front and the attraction Of ITS sea
side resorts. ,,
Continuing westward through
Port Chester. our route crosses nc
Bvram River and we enter New
England by passing the state line
into Connecticut. ,
We speed through Greenwich, the
attractive and the progressive,
which attained celebrity as the
scene Of savage warfare with the
Indians in 1910. and Of General
Putnam's historic encounter with
British cavalry during the Revolt.
tionarv War in 1779. This is all
high. picturesque country, with N
Gcntations Of the coast line provld-
ing ideal natural harbors.
Crossing the winding Mianus
River. we enter the City Of STAN
ford. thirty-five miles from New
York. Public gardens, picturesque
squares. and stately buildings lend
the old city an atmosphere that the
enthusiastic eulogies of It's citizens
can scarcely eXaggerate.
Typical New England country is
that that our route traverses now.
Meadowlands and tree-clad uplands
are on our way to Norwalk. His
torical record is proudly borne by
this pleasant city, too. vying with
the enterprise that has made the
town one of the most prosperous II
the Sound resorts.
Continuing eastward, our route
winds through a beautiful bit OF
country. rich in prosperous farms
and orchard lands, the scenes Of
Tyron's expedition from the coast
TO Danbury in Revolutionary days.
Southport and Fairfield are
passed in succession, and as the
route runs east from Fairfield and
crosses Ash Greek, the towers OF
Bridgeport ere seen, with the YER
dent highlands of Golden Hill and
its delightful residential sections,
on the north. Only a short stay IN
the town shows us distinctly why 1t
is known as Park City"
If we DO not wish to 60 back he
wav we have come, a short run
from Bridgeport through Eaton and
there TO Danbury starts US home on
= new and equally delightful road.
Danbury, on the Norwalk River, IS
itself a fine old city that still man
ages to keep much Of its old-fash-
toned charm. 1t is the last city on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

Blue Book. Her biggest ambition is
to interest all school children to the
extent Of parting with a dime
apiece. The above photograph was
taken in front Of New Haven pub
lie school, where she addressed the
boys and girls.
Miss Marjorie's indomitable spirit
and patriotism would not be downed
by Secretary Of Navy Daniels in
formation that Uncle Sam could
not use her contribution toward n
bigger navy. The espousing of tho
little school girls plan by the met
ropolitan newspapers has resulted in
total Of over $4,000 being raised
for the much wished for battleshir.
The Tribune readers alone have cor
tributed more than $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
ROYAL USERS OF KNIGHT
MOTORS.

The Knight Motor boasts some
thing unusual. 1t has the distinction
of having as many as two hundred
royal users of the knight engines.
Among European and Oriental rulers
who have purchased and are at pres
ent using cars equipped with Knight
motors of various types and makes
are King George of England, and
Queen Mary, Queen Alexandra,
Kaiser Wilhelm, Car Nicholas, the
Empress Dowager of Russia, the
Mikado of Japan, King Alfonso, Of
Spain, King Albert. of Belgium,
King Ferdinand. OF Bulgaria, King
Haakon. Of Norway, and Constan-
tine, King Of the Hellenes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
NEW SERVICE STATION FOR
ABBOTT-DETR0iT.

The increased number of Abbott.
Detroit cars that are selling in the
Eastern territory has forced Longe-
necker G. Sanders TO inaugurate .
new service department. This is
located at 245-247 West Fifty-hfth
Street. and Abbott Detroit owners
will find that it is equipped WIN
every appliance that makes for motor
car efficiency.
The smallest details have been
carefully considered and expense has
not been spared to make this one Oh
the best service stations in the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

our homeward route in the state OF
Connecticut.
Turning south, the route follows
the river as it proceeds to Ridge
field, where it swings west again
and. crossing into New York state
10 South Salem, enters the beautiful
watershed district of Westchester
County, whose scenic characteristics,
especially in the early summer, are
famous. Bedford, an old residential
town of peculiar charm, is passed
rs the road continues through Cross
River and skirts the eastern end of
Cross River Reservoir, continuing
south past Byram Lake to Armonk,
end by Kensico Reservoir to White
Plains.
The final run of twenty-four
miles by way of Harris Corners and
Central Avenue leads to Van Cort-
landt Park and Broadway.
This is just one of the many
beautiful trips that can be as easily
taken as this.
For longer trips, for places suit
able for a whole vacation, the New
England Mountains could not be
surpassed. The Berkshire Hills-a
region blest by nature almost ne
yond compare, a matchless country
of hills and lakes, of forests and
streams, that early attracted to it.
self a hardy and reliant race, and
later won the praises of America S
famous literary characters. The
Berkshire Hills, in Western Massa-
chusetts, form one of the most de-
lghtful and popular touring sec
tons of the Eastern states. Pitts
field. approximately 125 miles from
New York, and Lenox, ten miles
south, are ideal places for summer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
Picturesque glimpse Of Observation-Disclosures

homes. Wonderful and extensive
mountain views extend in every di-
rection. There is nothing titanic
about the Berkshircs. But there are
broken ascents, wild glens and
flower strewn ravines, tumbllng
brooks that sing a song of tran
Quillity, tranquility that is yours 70
enjoy while you are there.
The White Mountains, with the
innumerable points of interest and
scenery that in many ways are
without equal in this country, add
their lure to the summer home
seeker. The same can be said Of
the Green Mountains, the Adiron-
dacks, the Catskills and the Finger
Lake Region, which are all in easy
reach of the motorist. What more
could we wish?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

the winter season do so, and you
will find difference. If these renre-
dies do not help you, write us again.
E. R. Mertens, Manager Cadillac
Service Department.
n. P: Why does my motor miss.
or skip, when pulling up hill?
Probably the platinum point and
igniter is dirty-C. A. Carlson,
Manager Chevrolet Service Depart
ment.
A. A. E.: Can you tell me how
TO discover when the clutch is slip
ping?
Your motor will be racing and los
ing power if your clutch is slipping.
1t will run hot, too.-Lester H.
Kress, Manager REQ Service Depart.
ment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
ANOTHER NEW SERVICE DE-
PARTMENT.

One of the largest service depart
ments in the city and one of the most
complete is that which is being
opened by Charles +. Reiss & Co.
at 226-234 West Fifty-sixth Street.
This will occupy the entire top floor
of the building. All that spells good
service will be offered the Stearns-
Knight and Hupmobile owners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

you have brought your car to a stop?
Place your shifting lever in neu-
trial.
What should a wise driver do
when he slows down for traffic or
needs additional power?
Drop into lower gear.
Can | use a heavier grade Of oil
in summer than | do in the winter?
Yes. Because in the summer the
heat has the tendency of making the
motor run warmer than in winter,
and consequently heavier grade of
oil can be used. The heat will make
the oil flow more freely than it does
in cold weather-D. f. Hasbrouck,
Supervisor of Service Department,
Mitchell car.
C. o. NJ: What is the cause of
IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

for you must expect a few faults
when selecting a used car.
The ignition system should receive
particular attention. because the
ignition system can make or break a
car. and it is not infrequent that
misunderstanding of the ignition
system on the part Of the owner has
put a good car on the secondhand
market. Frequently a well known
and high class ignition system is
used, and no particular worry need
be had under those circumstances.
However, if the system is not we'll
known the only test an amateur can
make is to listen for missing when
the car is run at varying speeds.
The transmission gear must be
dealt with rather broadly, as there
are so many variations in the sys-
TENS used. The first part of the
transmission is the clutch, and. as
this is usually of the conical friction
type, there is but little to do here.
With the hand depress the clutch
pedal and see that the male cone is
withdrawn clear of the female cone
without excessive pressure being re-
quired and that the male cone re.
turns into engagement freely. If the
male cone can be withdrawn suffi-
GENTLY to examine the leather fac
ing. it should be seen that this is in
good order and not worn down too
thin. While the male cone is out Of
Il, ~, u
be tried for wear by lifting it al
the cone. 1t should also be noted
whether provision is made for al.
justing both the clutch and the
clutch pedal.
Inspecting the Teeth.
II will be advisable to lift the lid
Al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
BIGGER NAVY" FUND
BOOSTED BY MARJORIE
Takes TO Travelling Eastern
States in Auto.

Little Marjorie Sterrett, the 70
year-old Brooklyn school girl who
started the ball rolling for Bigger
Navy" fund with her ten-cent con-
tribution, has become so enthused
with the movemnt inaugurated by
herself that she has been travelling
through the Eastern states. She
travels in a 3,400 r. p. NJ. Chalmers
Six, and has her own chauffeur and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
Points to Consider When Buying Secondhand Car

M folks with large desires and small pockefbooks find
WI advisable their motoring experience with
car This unwiSe pIan for each
many "aded in only because they not the latest
ing In good bu On the other hand
there are many offered buyers which junk
article the warning signs and
signals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

R. R. w: Is my battery charg-
ing when the antmeter is not show
ing a charge?
No. Because the charge passes
through the antmeter, which indi-
Gates the charging which your bat
terry is receiving. So, if your bat
terry is charging, the antmeter will
show the charge, too. w. Cham
berlin, Manager Maxwell Service De-
partment.
r. w. T.: What is the most i'm
portant general thing that ! can re-
member to help me in caring for my
car and enjoying 1t?
Remember that it is not compli-
Gated piece of machinery, requiring
the trained knowledge of a mechanic
to operate.
What is the first thing to do after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
Bv ALFRED II. BARTSCH.

makes, lIldJ Is,
car the manufacturer of which is to-
day still in business and likely to De
wears hence, for if the maker Of the
car no longer is manufacturing
spare parts will in most cases be
difficult to. obtain, and to have them
made is ruinously expensive, so to
speak.
Unless the seeker after a second
hand car is well informed concern
ing the practical working of an au-
tomobile, the advice of one who
knows should be obtained before he
parts with his money. On the other
hand, if he has decided to purchase
his used car from one of the reliable
firms who make a speciality of selling
guaranteed secondhand motor cars.
of course there is nothing to worry
about. Wheels, tires and sterling
gear are all easily examined and
their condition quickly determined,
but when it comes to digging into
the condition of the bearings, trans
mission and electric system the way
becomes difficult for the purchaser
who is going it alone and insists on
buying in the open market, direct If
the individual.
When it comes to the engine much
has to be taken for granted. unless
it is dismantled and open to gaze
upon; usually it is not, and the aver
age owner would object TO having Il
taken down. However, there are
some general precautions which can
be taken. Testing the compression
is one, and it can be gone about as
follows:
First, see that all petcocks arc
closed. spark plugs tight and valves
properly seating, then take the start
ing handle and turn the crankshaft
until decided resistance is encoun-
tered; then bear heavily upon the
handle, noting the strength it takes
to turn the handle until the compress
sion stroke is passed. The longer the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
ERIES AND A N S w E r $

heads automobile ""s' @on~n makes r"s% 5 I S "G
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

C. o. NJ: What is the cause OF
the noise and clashing sound that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04
Inspecting the Teeth.

II will be advisable to lift the lid
off the gear box to inspect the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04

Marjorie Sterreus campaign from Chalmers 30.