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The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

The surprise Of the whole run was
reserved. seemingly by the car it.
self, despite the Intentions of Hem
street and his driver. for the very
end of the demonstration. Hem
street planned to reach the ferry
two, minutes ahead of time. to catch
the boat and reach New York at
p. m. The car arrived at exactly
l:52. II missed the boat by two
minutes. When. Hemstreet checked
out his figures and mileage for the
second time he established that the
minute was exactly the scheduled
time of arrival at the ferry.
In this unusual run a letter was
carried from Maj Gen. w. A. Mann,
chief OF the Militia Bureau. Wash
ington. to ,Adjutant General Stotes-
bury and delivered in New York.
The same Maxwell previously
made the run to Washington in fve
hours and fifty-elght minutes, es-
tablishing a new record in its first
military demonstration OF durability.
In both runs the car was equipped
with United States chain tread tires,
the same four tires having made the
return trip.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
PRACTICAL PARAGRAPHS
For Everybody Who Owns an Automobile

fitted with a vacuum feed system
may be caused by a sticking float
in the tank, by an air leak in the
line running to the inlet manifold or
to dirt or rust in the line running to
the tank.
Use of GRskets.
Oil joints should be fitted with
gaskets made of wrapping paper,
while water joints should have as
bestos gaskets coated with graphite.
Hot-gas joints, on the other hand,
should have copper covered asbestos
and dry-gas joints call for coated
asbestos.
Cone Clutch slIppage.
In the absence of fuller's earth.
ordinary talcum powder may be used
to stop cone clutch slippage. Sprinkle
the talcum over the surface OF the
leather or fabric. after having first
cleaned the surface with gasoline.
Cleaning the Car.
The body OF the car should be clean
ed with CASTLE soap and water. Mud
should not be rubbed of, but rather
should be wasted eff, by flowing a
gentle stream of water over the spot
IhlS hOdtS lle iuAu OlL I"llhoul NJ
jury to the polished surface. If mud
Is permitted to remain on a new body
until it dries hard, 1t almost always
leaves a spot. consequently removal
should be immediate. II spots Of road
oil get on the body, they should be
removed by an application OF salt but
ter, which loosens the oil, or by the
local application of kerosene. Be care
ful NOT 10 rub them too much The
top should not be cleaned with gaso-
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

vehicle under consideration. OF course
II the prospect h qualtined to decide
for himself through past experience.
ne VIII need no outside assistance.
First as TO the performance desired
IN the average mans motor car: To
begin with. local conditions viii some
Nhat govern this factor. II the car
Is 10 be used in q hIly country. II
must have plenty Of supernuous power.
Ano no matter where Il 10 TO be used
II should have a modest turn Of speed.
sooo aceeleration and hexibnlty. Thls
iatter Qualification means that IL unust
oe able 70 throttle down 70 a slow
speeo while in high gear anS rnu,t
AIso be able 20 travel fast. A r.nxe
on speed on high gear Of from four
Ilies an hour TO fifty or sixty would
oe good nexibility. These three f.es<
.ors and the hill-climblng ability az,
the car should be brought out An ths
@ roeo demonstration and a motorist of|
ehperenee should be in the car with
ehe intending buyer. unless be IL .
veteran 10 make sure that the vehiclI
neeh an three conditions. While "a
the road with the salesman N 1,
sooo plan 10 ask him 10 run int !.
coal or lumber yard ana hav, the
car weighed on the big scales.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
DON'T DELAY Buying,
SAYS LOCAL dealer

Back of the advice of a number Of
motor car manufacturers to buy your
car now is a great deal of sound rea-
soning," says b. G. Giser, local rep
resentative for Haynes cars.
Surely and not altogether slowly
the federal authorities are diverting
the materials which form the basis of
automobile manufacture to army
channels. Not few concerns which
were making supplies for the auto
mobile trade month ago, have
turned their plants over to the gov
ernment.
Automobile factories, not protected
by longtime contracts, are already
having difficulty in buying steel. The
alloys Of tungsten, nickel. and vana-
dium are going to be particularly hard
to get and correspondingly higher in
price. The government is using these
metals in quantities in building the
ships and motor trucks that are nee
essary in transporting food and men.
"A fair example of what may be
seen in american automobile factories
is today in evidence in England. The
Rolls-Royce, Daimler. Sunbeam, and
wolseley factories ceased making pas
senger cars for dome site use long
ago. In France, the Fiat and Bertiliet
companies have turned over their en-
tire plants TO make touring cars,
trucks, and ambulances for the gov
ernment.
"In its selection OF motor vehicles,
the government follows the policy OF
picking the makers of the most de-
sirable pleasure cars. Prices un-
doubtedly will be higher, and some
manufacturers Of passenger cars will
be forced to curtail their outputs
greatly in order to take care OF gov
ernment contracts. My advice to
the man in the automobile market Is
to buy. and buy Immediately"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Cracked Porcelnlns.

when the owner removes a spark
plug and finds the porcelain insula-
tor broken, the portion which has
fallen off may have made its way
down between the piston and the
cylinder. where it will cause scoring
OF the metal. This possibility should
be taken into consideration. though
more often the broken piece will
blow with the exhaust.
Carbon Removers.
The market at the present time is
flooded with auxiliary air and moist
ure injecting devices, some of which
are good and some bad. The moist
ure injecting devices will in most
cases prevent the formation of car
bon on the cylinder walls. but they
are not likely to remove carbon
already formed. although this claim
is made for them. The air devices
are practically useless. unless the
owner is absolutely certain that the
air range of his carbureter is in
sufficient. If the adjustment already
on the carbureter is capable of sup
plying more air, an auxiliary air
device is a waste of money.
Cooling Hint.
In engines having the thermo-
syphon system the owner should be
careful always to keep the system
filled because if the water is al
lowed to fall to half or even three
quarters of the full amount. there
will be impaired circulation and
consequent overheating.
Vacuum Feed Trouble.
Splitting at high-speeds in a car
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

line or similar liquids. Soap suds and
water should be used inside and out
For the upholstery, a little linseed
oil on a piece OF cloth rubbed over
II, will work wonders.
Storage Battery Mounting.
II the storage battery is not secured
tightly in IT'S place, the vibration and
iolts of ordinary travel may very pos
sibly break some Of the Jars.
Water I'm Crsnkcnse OIL.
Few motorists realize that a COM
paratively large quantity Of water
gradually accumulates in the crank
case, mixing with the oil and form
ing an emulsion, which has impaired
lubricating qualities. This sccumula-
ton of water is more pronounced In
winter than in summer and is found
to a greater extent as the number OF
cylinders increase. This brings out
the Importance OF changing the oil
every 1000 miles, and for the best lu-
bricating results, every 500 miles, in
which case the old oil may be run
through a chsmois skin to remove the
water, after which it may be used
again.
Crankshaft End Play.
End play in the crankshaft is apt
to be noticed first when the car is
throttled down to about five mi es
an hour, when there occurs what is
commonly called bucking, accom-
panied by knocking. II the play Is
excessive the knocking will be heard
as the speed increases. This condition
may be caused by the end of the main
bearing becoming fiattened or worn
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
MAXWELL MAKES RELIABILITY SCORE
NSEC0ND WASHINGTON-NEW YORK RUN

With James A. Hemstreet. director
Of touring for the American Automo-
bile Association, acting officially as
observer and pilot, Maxwell tour
ing car, In run from Washington
to New York last Tuesday, attained
the most complete reliability score
that has ever been checked of for ac-
eurate records. covering an automo-
bile performance test, for the United
States army service.
The car left Washington, with
Hemstrest riding, at Q a. m. Its run,
requested by Adjutant General L. w.
Stotesbury, Of New York, was to du-
plicate a trip any army commander
might make In a day in the field OF
war. me Maxwell was TO maintain a
schedule of 80 miles an hour and 70
was TO arrive at fixed points at given
minutes. II the car arrived at these
points either before or after the min
ute axed. points were TO be charged
against II.
II was assumed, Adujtant General
stotesbury pointed out, that a COM
mander, following the plan OF war
operations, would request his STAN
officers to meet him at fixed places at
fixed minutes.
Could an automobile be depended
upon 10 follow such a schedule for
900 miles or more? II so, the adJutant
suggested, do It between New York
and Washington.
Hemstreet's driver, in this second
Maxwell military demonstration, was
p W. Gibbs, road engineer for the
Maxwell Motor Company. At the end
of the run, the weehawken ferry.
Hemstreet checked over his mileages
and time, and the result was 100
per cent efficiency and reliability
mark for the car. At every point 1t
arrived exactly on the minute the
schedule called for. This achieve
ment was attained despite the tramc
delays and tie-ups both in Baltimore
and Philadelphia. in which cities
miles Of downtown streets erased
from the cars schedule OF 30 miles an
hour.
This remarkable run provided the
most interesting and the most salts
fying test of automobile efficiency
that Il has ever fallen to my lot to
check or" Hemstreet said. ut was
the severest test. I think that a
motor car has been put to for an ef-
ficiency mark"
This Is the schedule Of stops the
Maxwell made:
Stop 1-At forty-dve miles by
speedometer on Belair road-due,
1880; arrived. 10:29:49.
Stop 2-Soldier guard, Havre de
Grace Bridge, Havre de Grace. Nd,
76.5 miles; arrived, 1888; check per-
feet.
Stop 3-DePont Hotel, Whining
ton, Del, HAS miles; arrived, 12:45;
score perfect.
Stop 4-Independence Hall, Phil
adelphia, 142.5 miles; arrived. 1:45;
score perfect.
Stop s-Capitol Building. Trenton,
y. J., 175 miles; arrived, $50; check
perfect.
Stop 6-At 195 miles by speed
ometer; arrived at $3.50; check, per-
feet.
Stop 7-Weehawken Ferry. 236
miles; arrived, 4:52; end OF run;
score perfect
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
The Village Band.

indispensable is the drum major
rural brass band, and the envy ID
the small boy is he as well. ThE
tunctonary is about as seryiceabie
hgurehead on a battieship. yet hi
duties are beyond estimation IN keep-I
Ing the tubss and tronbones frorrI
stumbling into mud puddles an3
guiding the alleged musicians past rel
freshment emponums. His succeed
rests on the extent OF his ability "A
whirl the stick over three-story buiId@
ings and catch Il behind his back ort'
it's descent He is TO the band what
the monkey is TO a hand organ. Al
eyes are upon him while the ears
feast on the music. Big city bGnos
often roam about the streets UNI
escorted by a drum major and fee
not at all discommoded by his absence
but country band would not deem.
itself NJ 20 be seen on parade with.
out this distinguished sppendage.-
Zim in Cartoons Magazine.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
SAYS war lessons
JOY riding HABIT
Claude E. Miller. bort Distributor,
Gives Interesting Interview.

SiFNS AhNNtNobHB
"Joy riding wanes as war wakes"
is the alliterative way Claude Z. NIL
Ter, bort distributor. puts a situation
plain TO those who have observed the
recent trend OF motoring habit.
( What effect 10 this development
having upon sales?' was asked.
"a very sslutary one." was the
prompt reply. 1t has won over many
who. in the past. have been kept from
buying cars through q prejudice Gre
ated by the extravsgant use to which
some people have subjected their auto
mobiles.
war has sobered the thought OF
the latter and inspired Americans
generally TO consider mainly the prac-
tical side OF motoring. Instead Of
asking themselves how much fun they
can get out Of their cars they ask in
stead how much substantial benefit
may be gained.
'As they approach the matter from
the utility angle, they learn that a
car may be made an actual paying
proposition, not alone in the conser-
walton OF time and health, but in
countless ways that directly touch
the pocketbook.
That people are becoming inter
ested in this best phase of the subject
is indicated in the large number Of
letters we receive from bort own
ers telling US of actual savings ef-
fected through the availability Of a
wider shopping zone by using the car.
Prospective buyers who formerly pre-
ferred to discuss car luxury. now
wish to know first about gasoline and
tire mileage. There is a disposition
all around to consider primarily those
things that concern profitable usage.
Through increasing interest in SEN
sible phases Of the question, health
Ter sentiment toward the motor car is
fast forming and TO my mind this
means more sales"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
WEST vIRGINIANs MEET

Instead of holding the regular n..,.
Ing OF the West Va. Military AZ
club the chairman, Mrs. TODD al
sharp' gave Lawn Fete. DONATING
her living-room and reception hall for
dancing. There was quite a large at
tendance and several Of the FirIs ver.
kept busy selling ice cream and water
melon Mr.. F. Piugge, Robt Z. Lee
Cnswen and Mrs. johnson arranfed
the lawn TO have the appearance OF,
a Japanese garden which made a very,
aeuracuVe scehe from the street Tbs
party adjourned tin the NEXT r,xuI.-
meeting at which Il Sc anticinst-<1|
very interesting program IA 10 h~I
given. Miss NJ. Ann Scott sharp vvfl}
produce one OF her charming iitfrv
plsylets. All members. West Wiz
sinians and the public, are invited
attend the meeting.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Mechanical Efficiency.

Having examined the external quail
fcations Of the car the buyer should
next proceed with an Investigation OF
its mechanical efficiency. And right
he we would emphasize the desirability
OF the intending buyer securing the
help of some qualified expert on whose
integrity he can rely 10 help him
weigh the mechanical merits of the
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

so much that the shaft can move
back and forth and as 1t does so, IL
pounds against the bearing ends still
more. In many cars with four bear
ing crankshafts the second besrins
from the rear is designed to take
the thrust and so replacement of that
one bearing will remedy the trouble.
In three bearing shafts the center or
rear bearing is usually the one r.
qUiring replacement. In the fosI
bearing shafts it is best simply TO
change the one bearing instead Of
attempting to remove the play by
using two or three bearings with
thicker flanges.
MIshrIng at Low speeds.
Poor engine operation at low speeds
is a common complaint with the
usual cause in the cabureter adjust
ment so that an insufficient amount
OF fuel is fed. Wide spark plug gsos
with a magnetic having weak magnets
is a combination which may induce
this same trouble. With a battery
system in use the ignition may be
neglected until the carbureton
system has been attended to, and I
this fails TO locate the trouble, the
ignition should then be overhaulec.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Go Out and Labor Day
DID HE SEE IT?

Sitting on bright Septembe: morning among
my books and papers at my open window on the cliff
overhangins the sea-beach have the sky and
ocean framed before me like beautiful picture. A
beautiful picture, but with such movement in it, such
changes of light upon the sails of ships and the
wake of steamboats,, such dazzling CLEANS of silver
far out at sea, such fresh touches the crisp
tops as they break and roll towards me such
charms of sight and sound as all the galleries
earth can but poorly suggest"-From Charles
Dickens. "In Reprinted Stories
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Washington's Exclusive Bungalow Colony
Everything for Health and Recreation
Surf Bathing Boating, Grabbing Fishing, Hunting and Going
'pehao rn Service Affords You the
A Word to the Business and Professional Man

You have heard of this marvellous combi-
nation of woodland, country and seashore
Today, right now, this minute is the time to in
vestigate its advantages. Let your week-ends
pay you dividends in health and put you right
up on your toes for the weekly battle In your
bungalow or hunting lodge, overlooking the
sea- It's easy to solve the problems of the COM
ing week. Deep-sea fishing. surf bathino and
boating. If that doesn't fiji YOU full of nen
quit your business.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
QUALITY SHOULD BE GUIDING Spirit ~,
in SELECTING MOTOR CAR, SAYS EXPERT

When the average American business
man makes an investment involving
anywhere from 1900 to 5000, he care
fully investigates the matter from all
sides and calls in expert advice on
which he can depend. II any phase of
the subject seems to be a little beyond
his personal experience. When that
same supposed haro-headed business
man purposes 70 invest q similar
amount Of money in a motor car. he
generally walks down automobile row
and buys the vehicle that catches his
fancy, matches his wife's new furs or
meets some equally unessential con-
dition. Only the fact that all modern
American cars are reasonably gooo
prevents the average buyer from being
stung every time he plumps down his
money. We shall try TO indicate some
OF the points that should always be
considered in buying a car.
Question of Price.
The question of price generally set
ties itself automatically. The buyer
knows about what figure he can anoro
TO pay. His frst step should be 10
get a list of all cars In the price Class
in which he is interested. II you wish
such a list send a stamped addressed
envelope TO this paper. From these he
can narrow down his search and make
a reasonably definite list Of ehgioles,
for closer scrutiny.
To be a satisfactory buy, q car must
be manufactured by a well established
company. which will remain in bust
ness. II the concern making car
fails, the vehicle becomes an orphan,
for which Il Is difficult 10 obtain parts.
Be sure that the manufacturer is
solidly established in business, and II
YOU are at q loss to ind a source Of
information write this newspaper.
Next the dealer should be scrutin-
ized. Has be facilities for making
Quick repairs? Is his service efncient;
Is he able 10 give his customers re-
placements of broken parts without
undue delay? All this is going 10 be
vitality important during the later lie
of the new car and the dealers status
is easily established by a few inquiries
made among owners Of the make OF
car he sells.
Face TO face with the car itself.
the FIRST thing for the intending pur-
chaser to settle is the size vehicle
that will best serve his needs. The
bride and bridegroom who live next
door TO a man with seven children had
better not buy a seven-seater. Com
mon sense will rule here. The pros
pect should certainly be careful 10
try the seats. all OF them, 10 see that
they are perfectly comfortable. A
long-legged man in a car with skimpy
leg room is in for much discomfort. II
the buyer is to do the driving, he
should be sure that the pedals, and
other controls. are placed with rea-
sonab BILE regard for his physical limits-
tions.
Mechanical Efficiency.
Having examined the external quail
fications of the car the buyer should
next proceed with an investigation OF
its mechanical efficiency. And right
he we would emphasize the desirability
OF the intending buyer securing the
b.Ip ~ Sov,e oualfded experf on whose
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
A Word to the Investor

QUICK action necessary to take advantage of the excep
honay low prices that offered NOW Remember Washing
tons population has increased 50OOO Property within COM
mutation distance is bound to rise in value rapidly
MANY FORTUNE WILL HAVE IT'S BEGINNING THIS YEAR
Men and women possessing foresight laying foundation for
future wealth and independence WE CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO
OUR PROPERTY THROUGH THE FARREACEIING MEDIUM OF
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING Use the brains Nature bestowed on
Phone Main 1929 today else clip the coupon and mail it RIGHT
NOW, THIS MINUTE. DON'T DELAY
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

MARIoNIIADlEY with W. Lester Hummer Bill
fees and howroms of tn IfmmeM Company.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-03-27
TUESDAY, MARCH 81, 1917
Court Affairs.

Judge Iippincott held court Thurs
day. John Hertel pleaded not guilty
70 assault and battery on Theodore
Beebs. at Lumbsrton. and the date Of
his trial win be fixed later.
Charles 6hinn was brought to court
on tbs charge Of carrying concealed
deadly weapon. This Young man
formerly lived ia Mount Holly, but in
employed ns o chauffeur in Philadel-
phia. On going to his home few eve
ulngs since he found that his wife had
gone out. He started to search for her
and vInted Mount Holly and River
side. In the latter town he discovered
Mrs. Shinn in the company Of another
woman and two young men. This in
cenaed him and he pulled out revolt
yer which he did not aim at any one
but shot it in the air just to let the
crowd know that il was loaded and
might be depended upon il real action
was necessary. He did not have to
use Il with deadly intent, however, as
the crowd dispersed and the young
man who was supposed to be with
shinn's wife went down the road with
his coat-tails sticking out straight and
be may possibly be going yet. In sx-
pIanation TO questions by the court
Bhinn said he always carried eyol-
yer when he was out with hiE automo-
forgot to leave the weapon In Philadei-
phie. The only serious part Of the af-
fair was the fact that Shinn was break
Ing the law by carrying q weapon. He
did not attempt to shoot any one and
- - 49, - &c
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-03-27
Desertion CHARGED

Advisory Master in Chancery Nor
man H. Grey is hearing testimony in
the suit Of Mrs. Sarah Margaret Haines
against her husband, Frank Hainas,
j., OF Palmyra, on q bill filed for
maintenance. Desertion is charged.
The couple were married on February
6. 1914, and the alleged desertion took
place on Noyember 8, 1916.
After the marriage the couple went
% live with the grandmother OF the de-
PENDANT.
Mrs. Haines testified that prior to
the assertion her husband gave her all
the money he earned, out OF which she
paid $14 every two weeks for board and
fifty cents insurance. She said that
every time she turned he asked for
money and that he would spend the
money on silk shirts, silk stockings
and for running around.
Mrs. Haines declared that her hus-
band was never around the house when
he had day of and that the only
clothing he purchased for her since
they were married was skirt for 81 .48
and coat for SO. Mrs. Haines stated
that on November she went to River
ton to deposit q pension check for the
defsndant's grandmother and that
when she returned from the bank her
husband and his clothing had gone.
She said that previous TO that date
they had some words about his going
around with other girls" and that her
husband wanted her to live with his
mother.
Haines made general denial OF the
charge and said his wife refused his
offer Of . home.