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The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
Brakes Are important.

Unfortunately the motoring public
pays little attention to the braking
system Of a car. This fact general
ly Is emphasized in buying cars
The prospect is interested vitality in
the cars power equipment, tire life,
body finish, etc, but seldom injuries
about the effectiveness of the brakes.
safety in a motor car Is directly
proportional to its braking system.
Locomotive engineers are concerned
fully as much about their air brakes
as they are about the alacrity with
which the engine responds to the pull
of the throttle lever. Car buyers, es-
pecially those who never have owned
car, take a great deal for granted.
Some look upon the modern car as
being frreproachable. True, cars are
built along general lines; all have en-
gines which look pretty much alike,
brakes on the rear wheels and similar
features; yet 1t is equally true that
cars do not all handle alike, Some ac-
celerate faster; likewise brakes are
more effective on some cars than
others.
No matter how much the prospec-
tive owner may have become inter
ested In a cars engine performance
or its body design, he should make
sure the brakes are liberal in size
They may be the means of saving his
life. 1t Is a great pleasure to sit be-
hind an engine that pulsates with an
abundance of energy, but it is Just as
great a satisfaction to feel the car
slowing down smoothly but unoues-
tionabiy with q good set of brakes.
see that there Is enough power to
carry you over the steepest hill, but
be doubly sure that you can stop
quickly and surely.-Motor Age.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
PATRIOTISM DEMANDS
INTELLIGENT CAR USE
To the Public Interest that Owners
Drive Good Cars and Give
Them Proper Care.

During the time when all patriotic
citizens are eliminating personal lux
uries, doing away with non-essentials
and conserving wherever they can do
so tudiciously. it is Just as vital that
we make the most intelligent and ef-
fective use Of our necessities.
The motor car Is now generally rec
ognized as being indispensable. Ninety
per cent OF all motor car owners ad-
nit their inability to get along with
out II. Loss Of his car for only a day
or so speedily convinces any owner of
its absolute necessity as a means of
transportation. Yet the average own
er is shamefully neglectful Of his car,
and oftentimes wholly ignores giving
It that little attention which would
keep it in the best running order and
prolong its satisfactory operation in
definitely.
A great majority Of the troubles
that occur to automobiles are pre-
ventable troubles. And, Of course.
since preventable troubles do occur.
they are all largely due to the neglect
of the man who operates the car.
Manufacturers go to a great deal Of
expense to outline simple directions
for the care Of cars, and IL would
compensate owners many times over
In trouble prevention, for the time
they spend in reading these direc-
tons, IL they would thoroughly IA
miliarize themselves with the contents
OF these instruction books.
A. the present time It Is not only q
matter OF personal economy for the
owner to give his car the attention Il
should have, and keep II, at all times,
In perfect operating condition. It Is
now a matter of patriotism a we'll
Few people realize the extent Of the
needless demand for service work and
its deploraole consequences In hinder
ing the successful prosecution Of the
war.
II each automobile owner In the
United States would spend a Few
kinutes daily In seeing that his ear
Is wen fabricated and in EiyinE n ths
other little attentions ir should have.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
SEEK new AIR MAIL
landing IN NEWARK
Fogs at Belmont Park Annoy, But
Right Place Is Not Picked.

Second Assistant Postmaster Gem
eral Otto Praeger, who has charge
or the aerial mail service, Is look
ing for new landing field at the New
york end of the -Phila-
delphia-New York route. Dense foes
ana other unfavorable weather
conditions frequently prevailing in
the vicinity of Belmont Park max.
change desirable.
II Is not believed at the Postoff1ce
Department, however, that Branch
Brook Park in Newark will be Sc
ieeted for the new site, as reported.
inspection Of Branch Brook Park
neiore the service was established
resulted In an unfavorabIs report
on the ground that It was too small,
Later Inspections are not expected
TO change the opinion of the ayi-
ators In this respect.
The new landing fieid, IL was said
at the department.. In all probability
VIII be located near Newark. bIt
not In Branch Brook Park. II IS
possible, 1t was said, that If
weather conditions at Belmont Park
Improve no change may be made
this year.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02

and would himself make ordinary re-
pairs instead of driving his car to the
nearest repair shop. he would be sur
prised at the far-reaching effects Of
his little personal effort. In the FIRST
place, he would keep the greater num-
her Of his troubles from ever hap
penfng at all. He would economize
BY saving the amount of the service
fee on all repair work which he did
himself He would enable the dealer
TO reduce the amount of expense nee
Iessary IN running his place Of busi-
ness. And most Important Of an, he
would help to release an army Of
mechanics for work in munition plans
for the army branches and for the re-
pair shops back Of the firing line.
The same logic which emphasizes
the need Of keeping cars at topmost
efficiency, also warns against the use
OF cars that have long since passed
the zenith of their efficiency. The use
Of worn-out. decrepit automobiles Is
|short-sfghted saving and false econ
omy. Cars that have outlived their
usefulness are a needless extrava-
gance and are criminally wasteful OF
time. fuel and materials. They are
continually in need of new parts and
expert attention. creating a constant
drain on the service organizations Of
manufacturers and dealers.
II Is to the public interest that own
ers use good cars, and that they make
every possible effort to keep those
cars running properly. so that not
only may their own time be spent
most usefully and effectively, but also
that the work Of repairmen and serv-
ice experts may be diverted to the far
more imperative needs of keeping Un-
Gle Sans war machinery in motion.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
MICHELN TIRE HINTS.
Tire Destruction-A Few Avoidable
Causes Of Trouble.

Richard W. Wheat, manager Of the
auto accessories department of Bar
Der & Ross, who is a great booster
locally for MIchelin tires, says that
the wheels of car should always run
exactly parallel. Anything which pre-
vents this will cause tire trouble. Too
much play in the axle-end bearings.
too great a freedom in the steering
joints. or possibly a bent spindle or
axle end invariably exacts the PEN
atty. Brakes, too, when they are out
OF order. damage tires. For example,
il only one of the back wheels locks.
when applying the brakes. the tire on
the slipping wheel will surely be in
jured.
Another kind of tire trouble arises
from weakened springs. Every time
the car jolts badly the upper part Of
the tire rubs against the ud-guard,
and as q result the casing is dam
aged.
Then, again, oil or grease, from
leaky or overfilled tanks should not be
permitted to reach the tires, because
oil and other fatty substances are
most injurious to rubber
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02

honor Of Prof. Richard Cobb. retiring
secretary Of the university. and Mrs.
Cobb.
The annual banquet in honor Of the
founding Of Pi Beta Phi was held re-
Gently at the home Of Miss Elisabeth
Heitmuller. Twenty chapters were
represented.
Miss Martha McGrev. OF Pi Beta
Phi, has left for her home IN fennes-
see for two months.
Pi Beta Phi gave q dance recently at
the Kappa Sigma fraternity house.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02

Sigma Chi has announced the Jnitia-
ton Of Edward Henson. Charles \.
Scott. William p. Haynes and Johp
NJ Gaines. all Of Columbia College
An informal dance was given fe-
Gently by Sigma Chi at the fratcrn "
house.
Sigma Chi gave q smoker last MIG ~
at the chapter house. .
The annual founders day Of signf
Chi will be celebrated this year by .
dinner dance at the Washington q -
and Country Club on June 10.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
Club Notes.
cereIs Des PrecIeuses RidicuIes.

The last meeting Of the cercle des
Preeieuses Ridicples. held at Mile.
WINDOWS. closed its forty-sixth year
with the following program: ''Thals"
CMasseneO. Mile. Becker; Conference
La Palestine" NJ. Ami: Songs Of
Rumania," Lieut.. Stoica; acsompan-
ist. Mile. Becker; CauserIe. "Sauve-
Mrs de France" Mile Janet Rich
ards; La Marseillaise" eu ehoruse.
A vote was taken on the disposal
of the funds In the treasury and
unanimously carried to send all to
Papa" Joffre for the orphans In
France. Added pleasure has been
given to the seasons meetings by
the presence and contributions Of the
officers of the French Commission.
as well as in their invitation to the
CeTcle to the reception for the nifty
Blue Devils at the New willard.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02


Gen. J. H. Brinker. Superintendent
OF Documents, and Mrs. Brinker left
Thursday night for West Point, Mis-
sissippi, the former home of the Cen
eral. They will remain there until
Gen. Brinker, who has been suffering
from a nervous breakdown, Is fully
restored to health.
DR.. and Mrs. L. Stein are visiting in
Atlantic City, N. ].
Miss Rita Schiffman, who was Wis
iting for several weeks in PhIIadel-
phia and Atlantic City, the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Loeb, has returned
Mrs. Levy. Of Charleston, W. We,
will be the guest of her daughter.
Miss Florence Levy, tins week.
Mrs. L. Glaser, Of the Homes: cad,
left Thursday for Bridgeport, where
she will make an extended stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Bloch and daugh-
ter. Miss Jean Bloch, have returned
from a visit in New York.
Mrs. J. Emanuel and little daushter,
OF Raleigh, N. c.. are guests II Mr..
and Mrs. Ehrlich.
Mrs. 8. Kalisher and little daughter
Helen Louise are at The Breakers, in
Atlantic City.
Mrs. D. Nathan. of New York, is
visit in Washington.
Miss Sarah Axelroth, of Philadel-
phia, Is making short stay in WASH
ington. -.
Mrs. NJ. Say. Of Philadelphia, is
spendfng a few days in washin.ton.
Mr.. s, Kaufman has returned from
New York.
Mrs. S. ArnheIna has returnad =,
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
Anthony League.

A special meeting of the officers and
chairmen of committees of the An
thony League met at the homo of
the president. Mrs. Anna Z. Hend-
ley. a00 Columbia road. Wednesday
afternoon. to make plans for the,
continuance OF war work during the
summer. The president. Mrs. Hend-
ley. and Mrs. Paul will conduct the
IChautauqua in Atlantic City. begin
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
,AUTO WROUGHT
MANY CHANGES
In NNATION'SLIFE
WasNatural Evolution, Says
President Kissel Of Mo-
tor Company.
By GEORGE A. KIssEL-

The perfection Of the automobile
has brought about new and quicker
methods in the business and social
world. II has practically revolution
lied our ways Of living and working.
At one time, the horse and carriage
was the favorite means of travel and
communication. 1t was a comfort
able and enjoyable conveyance. but
its dependability as well as speed was
limited. As times changed. more rap
Id means Of Individual travel became
q necessity. A vehicle that propelled
itself, that had no limits a. to power.
and one that would prove flexible to
quickened traffic conditions, was nee
essary. The automobile was the nat
ural evolution, dictated by progress.
Its Adapt,bltty.
The adaptabiIity Of the automobile
To our daily life at first caused rapid
acceleration of all branches Of work,
until business adjusted itself to the
quickened pace. The business man
found that it increased his ability to
personally take care Of more inter
ests. It enabled people to go from
point to point in half the time that
IL formerly took. Instead OF making
llo dppO1hNhlChN III hoAA -
hour. which was the usual time with
the old-fashioned transportation meth
DDS, the automobile has reduced the
time to five or ten minutes
This doubling up OF time naturally
caused a speeding up In all branches
Of business. Gradually the old. slow
pace of doing business was quickened
until today we find 1t no harder to
cover twice the amount Of ground
In the same length of time than we
did before the automobile became the
practical conveyance II is today.
The intensive work of the average
business man necessitates a let-down.
and what is a healthier reliefs or a
more natural change than driving be-
hind the wheel Of an automobile? The
rush of fresh air invigOrateS the lungs
and body, the guiding responsibility
meets an instant human response, the
ever-changing scenes rest the mind.
Saves Much Time.
While at first it was the business
executive and financiers who could
afford the automobile and thereby en-
Joy its advantages. with the increased
production of automobiles, correspond
ing reduction in prices resulted, per-
hitting business institutions TO equip
their managers and statesmen with
cars. Immediately it was seen that
a great saving in time would be the
result. Sales areas were gradually
extended. Customers who were for
merly out of reach could be easily
solicited in much less time than it
would formerly have taken.
The businSs man Of today has to
II N1
not so much the scarcity of materials
and labor as it is a scarcity of time.
While there are only 50 minutes in an
hour, the demands now upon a mans
time makes il necessary to increase
his ability in order to do more inten-
sive as well as extensive work. In the
automobile is found a machine that
has been brought to such a high state
OF efficiency, that there Is no question
Of its superiority for individual trans
portation.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02

ming July L. to August 81. A pro-
gram Of unusual merit is being ar
ranged. Aside from lectures, musi-
Gales and entertainments, q French
and English kindergarten viii be an
added feature.
The leagues war and other activi-
ties will be under the direction of
Mrs Charles Fits, chairman Of Crit
tenton Home work; Mrs. Nanette b.
Paul. education; Mrs. Laura +. Oh
ney. child welfare; Miss Mary
O'Tooie. suffrage: Mrs. Wayne Wheel
er. entertainment: Mrs. Evelyn Wild
ney. prison reform: Mrs. Edna v.
Lord. woman citizeu war brothers
unit OF the navy; Mrs. e. c. sny-
der, home service for the Red Cross:
Mrs. George Eastman, publicity; and
Mrs. Kondrup, army emergency.
Free wool will be distributed, and
finished garments received every
Wednesday from $50 to $50 at 2oo7
Columbia road.
Aside from subscriptions through
other organizations. the members of
the league have given about $50 to
the Red Cross through Mrs. Gilbert
9rosyenor. \ chairman OF organiza-
Wilson Normal Dramatic Club.
The Dramatic Club Of the Wilson
Normal School. Eleventh and Harvard
streets northwest. provided an inter-
esting entertainment on Tuesday
night. in the production of an origi-
nal play. THE Reveille." written by
Mr.. william H. Fulham, who 10 in
Washington as secretary to Represen-
tative H. Garland Dupre.
A feature OF the performance was
the appearance Of Private Foster OF
Washington Barracks and Private
Richard Painter Of the Walter Reed
Hospital.
The leading role was played by Mr..
Ray Hawley. and the other characters
were taken by Mrs. Laura Bogue,
Miss Ella A. Pointer. Mr.. Edmund z.
soper and Mr. William Randall.
The performance was such q success
that a repetition was planned for Sat-
urday. June 1, under the direction of
Ms. Ethel Bartlett. instructor OF dra-
matics at the Wilson Normal School.
Excelsior Literary Club.
The Excelsior Literary Club held its
finale meeting at the home OF Mrs.
Mills o'Keefe in Hyattsville. Nd. Two
pepers were read. one on music. by
Mrs. Martin Barringer. and one on the
History Of the New England States.
by Mrs. 8. WsHher, Both were inter-
esting and instructive. This closes our
work for the season. The next meet
ing will be held on the first Tuesday
in Octobe-, at the home OF the incom-
ing president. The subject for study
is Women Of the World"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-12
BENTALL is FOUND GUILTY
Socialist Candidate For Governor
Faces 20 Year Term.

Minneapolis. April 12.-Jacob o.
Bentan nominee for Governor of Min
nesota, has been found guilty Of ''at-
tempting to cause insubordination, dis
content, mutiny and refusal of duty
in the military and naval forces OF
the United States"
The Socialist party standard bearer
Is already under sentence of one year
for draft obstruction. The maximum
sentence for the offense of which he
has just been convicted is 20 years in
a federal prison and $4,000 fine He
will be sentenced by Judge Page Nor.
ris in United States district court
Friday, April 10.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-12
Increase In Tonnage Amounts to
l,055, l66 Says Secretary
Daniels in Chicago Speech.
SUPREME NEED IS SHIPS
Construction of Destroyers Now Keep
ING Government and Private Plants
Working Night and Day, Ac-
cording to Navy Head.

Chicago, April 12.-Sscretary OF
the Navy Daniels declared in an ad,
dress before the National Chamber of
Commerce here that since April o
1917, the day on which war was dc
clared on Germany. there have been
added to the United States navy 1,
275 vessels, aggregating 1,O55,1lt
tons.
In addition to the battle cruisers
dreadnoughts and scout cruisers au
thorized, some building and others
deferred temporarily for the more
pressing construction OF ships tc
transport soldiers and munitions and
supplies" he said, I'VE are now build
ing of what is technically known az
smaller craft from Go to 1916 tons
each, 79i vessels with an aggregate
tonnage of 420,217 tons.
I'VE are now working night and
day i'm government and in private
plants on the construction of more
American destroyers than were In all
the Allied nayles when the war began
and every possible facility Is being
created TO construct additional fight.
ing craft which can be effective to.
day against the submarine stiletto
warfare of assassination and muir
der"
Supreme Need Is Ships"
Mr. Daniels then turned to the ef-
forts being made to increase the mer-
chant marine declaring that the su-
preme need of the hour is for ships
to carry millions OF soldiers to
! France He pointed out that today
there are 800 vessels under American
control with a tonnage of 2,762,60J
anil that in addition 471.000 tons Of
Dutch ships would soon be put into
the service.
After the Chamber OF Commerce
meeting Secretary Daniels addressed
a crowd estimated at 10000 persons
at the stockyards, advocating pur-
chases of Liberty Loan bonds I'm
which he declared, "If ever the boys
i'm the front begin to get tired, ii
will then be time for some man to
/ keep a dollar in his pocket which
! will give them comfort and protec'
! tion and not till then"
The only reason the United States
\ has not a million and half men In
France, he explained, was that for sc
years the nation neglected the mer
chant marine and built no ships
you cannot build a ship in day.
he said "and we are bui.l II Thsm
now as fast as the men of that ia
dustry can be found. AS the summsl
progresses we shall launch them ant
send them forth more and more 81
that our troops may hurry to France
The only reason the German emperol
is making his drive now Is because
he knows when we get there il
force the end is certain
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-12
First U. S. Fighting Troops To
Reach Front Are Received
With Enthusiasm.
FIGHTING SPIRIT IS FINE
Anxious to Enter Fray Despite Fact
That They are Worn and Dust
Covered BY Long March
On Road.

With the British Army in France,
April 12.-The British front has seen
the arrival of the first American
fighting forces. They were greeted
with cheers and enthusiasm. The
overseas pioneers were a battalion
of infantrymen which came swinging
along the road into a certain sector
after an all night march that began
on the anniversary of Americas dec.
laration of war. The dusty forms and
unshaven faces of the Americans
showed that they had been long on
the road.
Fine Fighting Spirit.
With the French Army in France.
April 12.-The entry of American
troops into the line of battle beside
the troops Of the Allies is being
awaited with absorbing interest by
the men who are facing the Germans
along the front where Emperor VIII
liam 20 days ago launched what was
intended to be a crushing blow.
Most OF the men have heard how
well the Americans have held the Sec
tors in various parts of the line, either
acting alone or in conjunction with
their allies The desire of the Amer
leans to take part in the greatest bat.
tie of the war is looked upon as fur.
ther proof OF their fighting spirit.
Many of the French troops now en-
gagged in stopping the German often
sive have seen the Americans at work
and speak enthusiastically OF their
readiness to learn all the intrlcacles
OF modern warfare.
They recall the eager manner In
which the Americans joined In trench
raids and the workmanlike spirit with
which they undertook the hardships
OF trench life, as well as their willing
ness to carry out patrols in No Mans
Land. even when they knew the Ger
man scouting parties were of super
| Tor numbers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-12
MAN POWER BILL ADVANCED
Passes Second Reading In Commons
BY Vote of 323 to 100.

Passes Secono Reading IN commons
BY Vote of 323 to 100.
London, April 12.-The House OF
Commons has passed the second read
ing OF the governments man power
bill. The vote was 1923 to 100.
In moving the second reading of the
bill Sir George Cave, Unionist men,
Der for Surrey, said 1t was the duty
Of the country to do everything it
could do and then only should 1t be
entitled TO use to the fullest extent
the help given by its Allies. Germany
had made Europe an armed camp,
he added. and the necessity of taking
every man who could be spared was
overwhelming.
Sir George declared that he had
been advised that the application OF
the manpower bill to Ireland would
Yield a large number of men. but II
only five divisions could be got from
Ireland it would be worth while.
The speaker added that even II
there was an Irish parliament today
the question of conscription In Ire
land would still rest with the imperial
parliament.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-12
FEW BRITISH SHIPS LOST
Only Eight OF All Classes Sent
Down in Past Week.
Record is Lowest Of Any Week But
One Since Submarine War
Began.

London, April 12.-Last week the
sinkings of British merchantmen BY
mines or submarines reached the next
lowest level of any week since Ger
many began her intensive submarine
campaign early in 1917 according to
the admiralty statement.
Four vessels Of more than l,69C
tons, two of less than 1000 tons and
two fishing boats were sent to the
bottom.
The admiralty statement adds:
Vessels unsuccessfully attacked, IL,
including two previously
Arrivals, 2534; sailings, 2,495.
Both fishermen reported were sunk
during the week ending March 30.
The low record in sinking for any
week since Germany began her inten-
siye submarine campaign was, In the
aggregate weight of tonnage sunk, the
week Of November IL, last. Then
only one vessel of over 1900 tons and
five vessels OF less than 1900 tons
were destroyed.
Only Two French Ships Sunk.
Paris, April 12.-Only two French
merchantmen, both over 1000 tons,
were sunk by mines or submarines
during the week ending April 6, ac
cording to the official announcement
One vessel was unsuccessfully at
tackled.
Relief Ship Sunk BY Mine.
Amsterdam, April 1.-THE Belgian
relief steamer Flanders struck a mine
I'm the channel and sank, according
to the Handelsblad.
The crew were saved. She was
vessel of 4,157 tons and was owned a
Antwerp.