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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

Times-Wiu YOU please tell me wha,
the trouble is with my Ford. model
S? II runs fine on low speed at all
times and occasionally good on high
speed but when I slow down and
want her 20 pick up she seems TO
miss and lose speed. until finally
have 20 put her In low 10 keep her
from stalling. When car is lacked up
in the yard il runs fine OF high.
Compression is good, new Carburetor
on, makes contact on post i'm timer.
Cot a master vibrator on. Batteries
are over 20. Gasoline is clean.
Don't seem 10 have any pulling power
on high speed. Manifold does not
leak. When I take the plugs out
they are in good shape. spark all
right. Kindly advise me what YOU
think the trouble is. J.H.
Your trouble would seem 10 be
slipping high speed clutch. Try ad-
justing fingers until the clutch holds
properly. Sometimes the trouble you
mention is due TO spark being too
far advanced. Try retarding the
spark and listening for a knock.
This would be a sure indication Of
too much advance.
Motoring Department. The News
Times-My 1916 Ford develops a
considerable hum or roar upon "A
slow upgrade pull in high, and also
upon accelerating from about 10 TO
10 miles per hour. not being notice
able below or above those speeds
Roar is usually steady. but intermit-
tent at times, apparently with revo-
lutions. noise often causing vibra-
tiOn of brake lever. BY speeding car
up, quickly throttling down and
listening closely. one may detect "A
kind of relaxed "whang- whang", as
speed is decreasing.
To person driving. noises seem to
come from transmission, but per-
son listening from running board
thought il came from differential
What is the trouble. and is it Sc
rious enough 10 demand attention?
j. A. T.
From your description it would
seem that the trouble is looseness Of
some such part as mudguards or
mud pan. Brake rods may be touch
ing something they should not Only
a careful inspection can remove the
trouble Also inspect mufher for
loose plates.
Motoring Department The News
Times put on model "A Strom-
berg carburetOr and find my car
runs fine. but if l speed up and then
close the throttle lever so as TO coast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
PAIGE DOES 80 MILES IN
q MINUTES, q SECONDS
Stock Car Makes Fine showing in
Memorial Day
Event.

Bowling along at an unvarying
speed of so miles an hour. a Paige
car. -siN-j1" stock chassis, covered
30 miles In - minutes and four
seconds in tire Cincinnati races
Memorial day and thus scored a dis
tilct achievement that its sponsors
regard as significant.
The event was the 50-mile invita-
ton race open 10 stock cars. there
being no restrictions as 10 motor
size The regular Paige 81
model chassis was used. There was
no enhancement OF the motor. no en-
largement OF the valves. and the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

'crankshaft and camshaft were the
same as those employed in all 81
models
The gear ratio on the rear axle
was changed for greater speed.
which is an alteration that can
easily be made The only other
changes were Of Similar nature.
such as the addition of magnetic
for ignition. additional oiHnr facil-
tiles and the tightening Of the piston
and connecting rods
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
HANDSOME MEDALLION
FOR GYPSY TOURISTS

AS an additional lure for motor
cyclists To enter the Gypsy tours. "a
handsome medallion viii be- award
ed 10 each vider participating in
that national event on June 10th and
18th. Every motorcycle and tire
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

company I'm the country IS cooperat-
ing 10 boost this movement and 10
demonstrate that there can be mo-
better means of real out-of-doors
enjoyment than the motorcycle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
HELPFTL HINTS.

Do not fasten chains too
tightly nor 10 a spoke. Many
tire has been ruined by disre-
garding this advice. II a chain
can creep il will wear the tire
evenly. If il is fastened so that
it cannot creep the cross links
wear in one place and the shoe
Is damaged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

INDIAN CHIEF DRIVES KNIGHT.
Ralph Dixey wealthy Indian
CHIEF of the Blackfeet tribe. is me
owner of Wiliys-knight eicht Iu-
eidental.y the chief Is one OF the
first Wl;ys-Knight owners in Idaho.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

b evenly. If il is fastened so that
. il cannot creep the cross links
wear in one place and the shoe
is damaged.
a source Of noise that is fire.
. quently overlooked is the case
. covering the timing gears. 1t
. should be kept filled with lubri-
cant. but if il becomes empty il
. acts as a sounding board and in
tensifes the noise Of the gears
b Do not neglect a slight leak
. in the gasoline line because il
. isn't leaking very fast. The
. vapor. being colorless. accumu.
. lates without your seeing il. and
a disastrous fire may result If
. tightening the joints does not
stop the leak. rub some soap in
the threads.
You probably carry two spare
. tubes 70 be used IN an emer-
gency. but occasionally "A mo-
torist has three or more pune
lures on one trip. So keep your
repair kit supplied with sand
paper. cement, patches or tire
putty. and a clean cloth. And
) don't forget a blowout patch
and a tire sleeve.
Your dealer will show YOU
how 10 roll the air out OF a tube
and fold II properly. but II II Is
left too long i'm a folded condi-
tion 10 viii crack. 80 open II
occasionally and fold another
way. n this is not done the
tube win become almost useless.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

Motoring Department. The News
Times-Is there a rule TO determine
the horsepower Of a gasoline motor
from the bore and stroke of the en-
CINE. and if so. will you kindly give
it to me through the paper?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

Motoring Department. The News
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

Motoring Department. The News
Times put on a model "A Strom-
berg carburetor and find my car
runs fine. but if l speed up and then
close the throttle lever so as TO coast
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
HUDSON RACING team
HAS GOOD SEASON
Mr.. Semmes. of Semmes Motor
Company, Discusses Records.

NO team Of racing cars has ever
SHOWN such a record for consistency
as the Hudson, which has just ended
fecord-making season on the speed
way. A dearth of speedway events
mas compelled the team to withdraw
tor the balance of the year" says Mr..
semmes OF the Semmes Motor Corpo-
ration.
The action was disappointment to
many motor enthusiasts, for the Hud-
son was foremost Of the teams en-
gagged on the speedway and in its
short but brilliant campaign decisiveIy
established its title as champion of
the American speedway.
In one event American speed Wsy
records for 80 and 200 miles were es-
tablished at an average of l04 miles
an hour.
Track records were established at
Chicago, Cincinnati and Omaha. The
fastest time ever recorded at Tacoma
ana Minneapolis was made by the
super-Six Special, and claims for track
records will be considered by the
American Automobile Association.
Here Is the unmatched record Of
the Hudson Super-Six Specials in this
years nine championship races, held
at Cincinnati, Chicago, Omaha, Ia
coma Cniontown, and Minneapolis.
twenty-five entries were made. All
save one finished within the money;
an accident forced that one car out.
Hudson Specials won frsts in four
events; second in six; third in two;
fourth in three; fifth in three; and
sixth, seventh and eighth in one each.
Speedway racing has zone much to
develop the motor car, revealing
weaknesses Of construction and teach
ing engineers wherein certain faults
can be corrected. 1t was through
building race cars that the foreign
makers reached their high workman
ship on motors. Not until the Hudson
Super-Six went on the speedway this
year has any car of purely American
design succeeded in winning speed
honors.
The Super-SiX specials were modi-
fications of the stock car. They were
built to demonstrate the Hudson en-
durance and, therefore, followed Hud-
son stock construction. The Hudson
race teams only trouble was with
tires. Because the cars adhered close
ly to stock design they outweighed
the special racing machines against
which they were pitted by from 600 to
500 pounds. The handicap was not
only a weight handicap, however. The
Hudson had power enough to pull the
equivalent Of four heavy passengers
extra, and still to win at will. But
this additional weight wore heavily
on tires at high speed, and frequent
stops were necessary to change tires"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Protects Quaker City.

Measures to protect historic Inde.
pendence Hall, in which the Declara-
tion of Independence was signed. and
which houses today Americas most
loved and valued memento-the Lib
erty Bell-from any possible raid by
hostile airplanes, have already been
taken by Philadelphia. On the root
of the city hall, 300 feet above the
street, two powerful micro-mega-
phones, which will record the feeblest
air sounds for many miles around
the city. have been erected, and a
third is installed on another building.
However faint the whirl of the pro-
pellers of an air machine, 1t will be
intensified by the instruments to audi
Bile sounds, so that warnings may be
flashed to the Philadelphia Navy
Yard and elsewhere. Popular Me-
chanics Magazine.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
CENTIPEDES KILL FLIES.
No Home Is Complete Without One
Monosraph Saws.

In these spacious days Of big
events one is prone to overlook those
small necessary functions the sum
Of which is the foundation of national
welfare, and to look abroad with a
telescope for duties and opportunities
instead Of undertaking those at hand
that are visible to the naked eye.
The home, for example, must be
kept in absolute order, says the
Chicago News, for the home is the
rock upon which the state is built;
yet the home guard, IN all its finer
details, Is too often unorganiZed. A
family thinks it has modified its
home protective forces to the full
when it has set up watchdog, a cat,
a canary, a rubber plant, a war gar
den and a fly swatter. These are all
very well as far as they go. but the
world has been moving swiftly and
the most progressive and efficient
households now have added the house
entipede-vulgarly called the thou
sand legged worm"-to their forces.
We learn from a recent monograph
on insects that
IAN examination of the head of the
centipede will reveal a pair of strong
jaws that are used against enemies
and for the purpose or capturing
small insects for food. 1t considers
the fly a great delicacy and, besides
this, it eats fieas, mosquitoes, moths,
reaches and other small household
pests. 1t hunts its food mostly at
night The house centipede has sell
dom been known to bite a person,
and If. in self-defense, it should
pinch the baby's finger or toe, the
swelling produced. if any, could
quickly be alleviated by an applica-
ton of ammonia"
In the light of these recommenda-
tons who can afford to be without
one of these admirable beasts? 1t is
noiseless, of excellent though noctur-
nal habits-a night watchman, as it
were-and its upkeep cost is practi-
cally nothing. In the event that it
rids the house completely Of all pests
enumerated-particu the ''and
others"-the grateful householder
should be willing to pension 1t on
small bits of meat or whatever its
system Graves. 1t could be taken
into the family and given a pet
name.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
NOTICE TO SHOPPERS

! or bridges have the forecast of great
activity.
Railways have the best possible d.
rection, but they may arouse public
criticism and dissatisfaction, which
will be unjust
Mercury is read as warning OF much
inhammatory writing and publishing,
which will foment internal troubles
In many parts Of the United States.
This month bids fair 20 bring about
many labor strikes and one that will
be most sensational
Mars gives promise of fame and
honor for the wealthy, who will dem
onstrate that they have patriotism
OF high order.
The influences today are not bene-
hcial for the aged who should con-
serve their strength.
There is a sign indicating agitation
among various schools Of medicine
This apparently has some connection
with the war.
The stars seem 10 forecast some
sort Of shock to the public mind.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
AGE NO BAR TO SUCCESS.

THE story of the 60-year-old man
who recently enrolled in the summer
law school at the University of Michi-
gan is capped by that of the man of
even greater age-William Mex. Brit
tain-who at the recent commence
ment of the College of the City of
New York received the degree of
bachelor of arts and won honors in
addition. At Michigan, the mother
of a young woman who took the same
degree in June had attended lectures
regularly through the year. She ask
ed for no credits. was not aiming at
a degree, studied for the pure pleas
ure of achievement. It is a matter
Of record that woman nearly 80
matricIlated at the University of Wis
consin several years ago. Fifty years
ago a woman who desired to enter
an advanced school was advised that
she was too old" for the work at
4S. Reminding "the head" that Queen
Victoria learned Hindustani at a
greater age did not win a more fav-
orable answer. That could not hap
pen today. Educational doors do not
close because of the years.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

which will disturb the equilibrium OF
the nation.
Astrologers declare that this month
will bring to Washington. d. c,
many important writings or diploma
tic communications Of supreme sig
nihcance.
Envoys and Representatives Of for
eign nations will come and 90 more
than at any time since the beginning
Of the war. It Is prophesied, during
the month.
Since the first Of the year Septem-
Der has been designated by astrologers
as a month OF many events. including
loss OF life on the sea through ex-
plosions and submarines.
Persons whose birthdste Il Is should
beware OF accidents and illnesses dur
ing the coming year. With care their
financial affairs will be all right
Children born on this day are likely
TO be quick and clever, but too vision
airy to be fortunate IN business. These
subjects OF Virgo have Mercury as
their principal ruler.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Have Perilous Task.

One of the thrilling and hazardous
duties which sometimes falls to the lot
Of game experts and wardens in
mountainous regions Of the West is
to search out eagles nests, rob them
OF their eggs, and perhaps take the
young captive. says Popular Mechanics
Magazine. The perils of the task are
not all passed when. with rope lad
der or by other precarious means. he
has assembled or descended to the
aerie, for then the intruder must face
the powerful grown birds at close
range and often when he cannot de-
fend himself to advantage. The
searcher for the lofty nests also finds
that the young. 30 or so days old, can
become disagreeably aggressive.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Heralds Shopping Corner -
new CONTEST STARTS TODAY
Big Success Last Week-Watch These Col
umns on Tuesday for Winners of Last
Weeks Shopping Contest.

II has been said that opportu-
nifty knocks but once on any
mans door. Did you answer last
weeks knocki A good many did
land on Tuesday they will be
we'll rewarded for doing so.
Again we knock-here's YOUR
opportunity We are not only
giving you the opportunity, but
are aiding you in securing one of
these CASH PRIZES, absolutely
free-no red tape-if you will
only follow our suggestion.
Here's the secret of success OF
last weeks winners:
Look through the advertising
columns of The HERALD today;
choose your wants, and, having
purchased them to your entire
satisfaction, write simply, in your
own way, to the SHOPPING
EDITOR telling him of your ex-
periences while shopping through
The HERALD'S columns.
Do it now-and win one of the
cash prizes of the SHOPPING
CONTEST. to be divided as fol-
lows:
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

does not issue sales slips just ring
the item in the ad and send il
along with your letter.
Both Save Money and Win Prize.
If several sales items appear on
the same sales slips, ring the one
that, in your mind, represents the
best bargain that you bought, and
mail il to the Shopping Editor of
The Herald, accompanied by q
letter (not to exceed $50 words)
telling why this bargain appealed
to your needs as the best buying
opportunity for you on that par
ticular day.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Phonograph for Armv.

among the various means Of enter
sS .Sthinent that are to be provided for
.ne american soldier who enters this
VIII De the phonograph. A spe-
e,aI outnt mas been devised for army
Paposes consisting of a hornless In
@ ana a waterproof fber
e4 Inc latter Is made like a suit
case. ana Is divided into compart-
mems menus Ior the phonograph, thirty or
moEe re CORDS and extra parts, In,
eans needles. The weight OF the
ouent complete is about thirty-six
POUNDS Popular Mechanics Maga-
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
CONTINUED FROM PAGE -FOUR.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE -FOUR.
aaIral Beatty having been detailed to
duty as commandant Of the Charles
town naval district. Admiral and Mrs
Beatty hrst went to Charleston to
visit Capt Benjamin Bryan, U. s.
N commandant OF the Charleston
navy yard. and Mrs. Bryan and later
the admiral was assigned to duty and
xtven quarters there. Miss Emily
Beatty is with her parents.
Mrs. May Hartmann, wife OF Lieut.
Col. Carl F. Hartmann, U. S. A, has
written the music for some verses en-
titled Somewhere in France" by
James P. Siunott that originally ap-
peared in the New York Evening Mail.
Mrs. Hartmann has composed many
songs that have had a long run OF
popularity.
Mrs. John c. H. Lee announces the
sngagement of her daughter. Miss
Josephine Hodges Lee, Of Straitgate,
Flemington, n. J., to Capt. Albert
Kenny Craven Palmer, First Field
Artillery, U. S. A Miss Lee is the
sister of Capt. John c. H. Lee, 7.
e, U. S. A. Capt Palmer, VINO ls
now stationed with his regiment IN
Hawaii, Is the son Of Mr.. and MIS-
Aulick Palmer, OF Washington, u. u
Mrs. John V. White. after spending
a month at East Gloucester. Mass
has ioined her daughter. Mrs Feeter'
At Cane Elizabeth, Maine. Mrs. White
ana Mrs. Feeter will return to WASH
tngton and open their apartment IN
Florence Court about october l.
Mrs. Charles sidney Haight, wife
of Lieut.. Col. Haight, who was senior
cavalry instructor at the reserve ON
GERS camp at Fort Myer has gone 70
Ienox, Mass. to spend the rest OF
the summer with her mother, Mrs.
George Winthrop Folsom, who has
spent the entire season there. Col
Haight was also the guest OF MRS
Folsom for a time, but returned 10
washington and has now been order
ed TO the reserve officers camp at
Petersburg. as instructor.
Mrs. NJ J. Lenihan, wife OF Gen.
Michael ]. Lehman, L. 5. A, ana
daughter, Miss Catherine, have taken
an apartment at the Toronto TWen-
tisth and P streets, Washington, u
c. and will make this their nome
during the generals absence.
Miss Gwendolyn Denys, OF WASH
ington, is the guest Of Capt. and Mrs.
Frank N. Andrews, L. S. A. at Fort
Ethan Allen. Vermont.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
HOROSCOPE.
Sunday, September ?, 1917.

This should be a fairly fortunate
day for Mars and Mercury are strong
ly benefic in their rule. Neptune and
Saturn are adverse.
1t Is a rule most lucky for visiting
friends, especially those who have
military connections.
While Mars is friendly during this
configuration. there is a sign presag-
ing some reverse or disappointment
before the moon changes.
Engineers and all who build roads
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

raising OF a large flag from a hundred
foot pole, formed some OF the events
Of the days outing.
Little Florence I. Schiller. who won
IS as a Red Cross nurse in the recent
baby parade, donated her prize to the
local chapter at the recent Red Cross
rally and a bazaar
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
How to Write Letter.

The way in which your letter
impresses the Shopping Editor as
to the value Of the article received
for the money spent will count
most. Neatness and phraseology
are but secondary considerations.
The size OF the article pur-
chased and the amount Of the
price paid will not figure in max
ing the prize awards. The pur-
chaser OF a paper of pins stands
the same chance of winning on
this score as the purchaser Of
piano or an automobile.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

The daily output of the twelve
British national projectile factories
which have as yet developed barely
one-half of their total capacity.
would NIL a train one mile long
composed OF 400 trucks and requir-
ing eight engines to pull it.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Time Yet TO Enter.

1t is not too late by any means
to enter the shopping contest for
this week, as letters will be ac-
cepted from contestants in this
office up to 4 p. m. Saturday,
September I, 1917 (including all
mail bearing postmark not later
than noon OF that date).
All that you have to do is to
save your sales slips on any OF
the items you buy from the hun
dreds of items that you find ad-
vertised in today's Herald, or any
other issue OF The Herald this
week. In any case where the store
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs Maury Simon and
family have returned to their home in
the city after stay Of some weeks
in Atlantic City
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Encampment of Sons Of Veterans
L. S. A, which was held at Boston
at the same time the Grand Army OF
the Republic Encampment was held
Mrs. Ada D. Holland and Miss A. NJ
Hackett have left Washington for ar
extended trip through Maryland and
Virginia They will make their first
stop at Braddock Heights, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

More than $4,000 workmen are
killed and 100000 are seriously in
Jured each year in the industries.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. Maurice Kohner spent a few
days in Braddock Heights, Nd, last
week, the guest Of friends.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Division Comdr. Edward H. Grove,
Of Maryland Division Sons Of Veterans,
L. S. A, and Senior Vice-ComdT. J.
Clinton Hiatt. OF William B. Gushing
Camp. No. %, OF this city, returned
on yesterday from their trip in the
New England States, where they have
been for the past two weeks. They
attended the Thirty-sixth Annual
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. Maurice Kafka has completed q
visit OF a fortnight with relatives il
New York. and has returned Il
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Miss Henriette Schiffman who has
been spending several weeks with
relatives in Washington. will return
this week 20 her home in Glen Ridge,
y. ].
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. Arthur Neuman has returned
to his home after a ten-day visit to
relatives in New York.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Kahn are
spending some time in Atlantic City.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Wolf and
daughters of Tampa, Fla. are spend
ing some time at Ingleside. Nd, with
relatives.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. Alvin West has returned from
the Adirondacks where he has been
camping for several weeks.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. Paul Heller has returned to
Washington from a short visit with
relatives in New York.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. Joe Cohn who visited friends In
Atlantic City has returned to Wash
ington.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Miss Isaac and Miss Carrie Hirsh
will return to their homes this week
after a stay Of several weeks in At
lantic City.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. Herbert Adler has returned to
his home in the city after spending
some time in New York, the guest of
friends.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Kaufman are
again in Washington after a stay of
several weeks in Atlantic City, n. J.