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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
U.0F M. TO HAVE AUTO
RESEARCH LABORATORY
Institution at Ann Arbor Appro-
PIRATES $40, 900 for, It's .e-
Equipment.

m automotive laboratory for scien-
ttE research and testing in motor
casdevelopment viii be opened next
fxEat the University Of Michigan in
Am Arbor. An appropriation Of
$t1Eeoo has been made for its equip
mEm- It Is planned to install two
dymmometers for engines and ac-
cesyory testing. and also q complete
chAHsis testing equipment for the de-
destination of car and fuel efficiency.
The fuel situation Is one of. the
n{oD serious that now confronts the
automobile engineers, and no more
irnportant work could be accomplish
edfpr the benefit of the industry and
etEty owner OF a motor vehicle than
that Afforded by the opportunity and
facilities for comprehensive scientific
research into the problem OF getting
more miles to the gallon from the
loMigrade gasoline now In use.
f7is establishment of the automobile
laboratory will enable the University
Of Michigan to act, in many. ways. az
cfearing house for the industry and
the public, in the matter of testing
outland reporting upon the value of
new equipment, accessories, engine
design, chassis weights, the proper
displacement OF loads. and other mat
ters toward greater automobile econ
om$ and efficiency. 43P
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
AUTOS STILL ARE HARD (
10 OBTAIN IN ENGLAND
High Prices Paid for Old Cars.
Practically No Motor Vehicles
Being Imported

Automobiles still are a scarce COM
modify in England, and, as prac-
ticaily no motor vehicles can be i'm
ported from other countries, and the
British makers. have: hardly begun
to make deliveries. of new models,
high prices are paid for any. old car
that possesses average running pos
sibikties. At a recent auction in
London of cars formerly used in the
army, one of twenty-five-horsepo
wits no magnetic, lamps, dynamo,
spase wheel or cushions, and with
the mechanism imbedded in oil and
mud brought a trifler more than
5000. Another Of the same type
without magnetic or accessories went
for $3.600. and the car formerly used
by Commander Brock OF Zeebrugge
famk sold for s2,750. Several Ford
cars in more or less disrepair sold
for from $500 to 81, 900 apiece.
TIE list included eight olls-Royce
cars A 1918 iandaulet brought a
LITTLE more than $4,000. Another one
solo for $l0,75e. an open, well equip
peds touring model brought $12,600,
andsa we'll fitted coupe-cabriolet sold
for $4,000. Among the lot was an
ancient Thorneycroft car, said to be
tweaty years old, which found a
buyer for $780,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03

sale, which bill of sale shall contain the
manufacturers number on the engine or
motor Of the motor vehicle so sold.
= "In all other sales or purchases of
motor vehicles the original bill of sale
shall be assigned by the seller to the
purchaser by an assignment witnessed
by two persons and acknowledged by
the seller before a notary public. All
such assignments shall at all times be
kept and attached to the original manu-
facturer's bill of sale; provided, how
ever, that in the event the said motor
vehicle was purchased from the manu-
facturer or his agent prior to the going
into effect of this act, then, instead of
assigning the original bin of sale and
attaching such assignment to said origi-
nal bill, the seller shall execute a new
bill of sale, witnessed by two persons
and acknowledged before a notary pub
lic.''
The penalty for motor car stealing is
a fine not exceeding 1000 and imprison-
ment not to exceed two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
LACK OF COMMON SENSE
BRINGS AUTO ACCIDENTS
New York Expert Emphasizes
Rules for Driving in
the City.

.Most automobile accidents nova
days are due to lack of little COM
mon sense and carelessness in COM
plying with a few simple driving
rules.
at isn't always the first-time own
er who gets his name in the accident
column" says a New York expert, 80,
with every car leaving here. whether
it's new owner is novice or veteran
driver, we emphasize these rules on
city driving:
First, assume that you must look
our for yourself and the other fellow,
too. Don't rely wholly on the other
fellow doing the right thing, and
you'll be on your guard if he does the
wrong thing and ready for any emer-
gency.
Never back or swing from the curb
into the street without looking back
to see if the way is clear.
Glance both ways on each cross
thoroughfare slow down before you
cross. It's safest to drive slowly
enough to have the car well under
control where buildings hide the in
tersecting streets.
do not cut corners in turning, but
keep to your side. of the street and
look both ways before you make a
turn.
Put out hand as guide to the
car following or approaching.
TN passing slower vehicle pass
on your left, but in passing a street
car always keep to the right.
do not follow another vehicle too
closely. It>might stop suddenly.
stop when the street car ahead of
you stops and stand still till all pas
sengers getting off ARE out of the
street. In most cities this is required
by ordinance.
Dim your lights when approaching
another auto on the road
Use common sense at all times and
you'll save trouble for yourself and
the other fellow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
Meeting Tomorrow Night.

The August meeting of the
Washington Automotive Trade
Association will be held tomor-
row night at o'clock at the
City Club. All members are
urgently requested to attend. us
the important question of plac-
ing local automotive business
on a strictly cash basis will be
discussed and voted on. A buff
fet supper will be served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
SHOULD CLEAN TIRES DAILY
Not Only Good for Them, But En-
ables Detection of Defects,

Drivers, or men in charge Of this
class of work, should be compelled to
give the tires a daily cleaning. Mud
should be scraped off and the tire
should be washed with little water,
a sponge not too wet being used. Not
only is this good for the tires. but+it
enables easy detection of small cuts.
and abrasions, which should be re-
paired at once before they have a
chance to become larger:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
AUTocAR COMPANY EXPANDS.
Stockholders Vote to Increase
Stock From Two to Ten Million.

At a special meeting OF the stock
holders Of the Autocar Company of
Ardmore, Pa, July 20. 1t was voted to
increase the capital stock Of the COM
pany from 100000 to s1o.o0o,008.
The board Of directors authorized the
immediate sale OF $1,000 900 of this new
issue of capital stock to stockholders
of record July e.. Such rights as may
not be taken by the present stock
holders will be sold to other en-
ployes. Il,
This additional s1.o0o,0oo of cash
capital is issued at this time for the
purpose of financing the constantly
increasing volume Of business of the
company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
Hires 5.o1s Returned Soldiers.

The encouragement, which has been
given to the soldiers and sailors to &C.
cept work Withsthe Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio. has re-
suited to date in the return Of 5,013
msns who performed some kind of
military service. The -company's re-
adjustment to normal conditions and
its greatly increased output of product
have enabled 1t to give these men
yemunerative employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
FRANCE HoNORS W. C. WHITE.
Automobile Man Made Chevalier of
Legion of Honor.

Walter c. Whitess vice president of
the White Company, has been made a
chevaiier of the Legion of Honor by
the French republic.
This honor. was, conferred as an
added recognition of the service rem
dered to France by the White Com
pany during the war. The first and
second groupments of the great head
quarters reserve No. Of the French
army. each operating more than 500
White trucks, had previously been
awarded the croix de guerre with ci-
tation for distinguished service, and
another citation was issued later on
behalf of the entire reserve No. 1, OPP
Grating $500 White trucks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
Adopted Similar Law.

The state Of Pennsylvania adopted
law very similar to that of New Jersey
requiring duly attested bills of sale,
and it also provides that upon convic-
ton motor thieves shall pay fine not
exceeding $1,000 and be liable for i'm
prisohment for ten years.
The important provisions Of the New
Jersey law regarding bills of sale are:
''In all sales or purchases of a motor
vehicle directly from the manufacturer
or through an agent or agency of such
manufacturers there shall be issued to
the purchaser a manufacturers bin of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03

In China many temples are provided
with a bell at the entrance, and when
a worshiper enters he gives the rope
a pun to ring the bell in order that
the gods may be notified of his conn.,
ing and be at hand to attend to his
PRAYERS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
Good Roads Congress in 1920.

The ninth American good roads con-
gress. under the auspices of the
American Road Builders Associa alton,
will be held in Louisville, KY, the sec
ond week in February, 1920. A good
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03

The only animal that is really dumb
is the giraffe. which is unable to make
any sound whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
Cannot Solve Problem.

The Automobile Dealers Association
feels that the adoption Of such a law
by one or two states cannot solve the
stolen car problem, as the thief can
take the car into another state and get
rid of it while the owner Is tracing his
missing machine. The association urges
that the New York state authorities
enact a similar measure, and a bill
along those lines will undoubtedly be
introduced next season.
1.-THE remedy is with all other state
legislatures" says H. T. Gardner, ex-
ecutive secretary of the New York
Dealers Association. Proper legisla-
ton in every state would reduce car
thievery to a minimum. A bill similar
to the New Jersey act effective through
out the United States would be of great
benefit, as in, that case no man could
offer a stolen car for sale without its
complete record OF ownership being
readily ascertainable. If the car could
not be sold without danger of detec-
ton much of the incentive to automo-
bile thievery would be eliminated: Sew
eral motor organizations have suggested
the desirability of federal act to meet
this problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
z STATES LEAD IN
ENDING CAR THEfTS
New Jersey and PennsyIva.
mia Make Bill of Sale Neces-
sary for Resale.
FEDERAL ACT DESIRED

New Jersey and Pennsylvania have
taken the lead toward putting a stop
to the increasing thefts of automobiles.
Under the provisions of the New Jersey
law which went into effect on July 4
regulating the sale of motor vehicles it
is now necessary for any one, dealer or
otherwise, who wishes to dispose of an
automobile, to show bill of sale, wit
messed by two persons and acknowledged
before notary public. The law also
makes it unlawful to sell or buy a
motor vehicle with obliterated or mutt
lated manufacturers numbers.
The New Jersey law is being looked
upon with considerable interest by
motor organizations and especially by
the companies insuring motor vehicles
against loss by theft. While it may re-
tard the easy sale of stolen cars there,
it is naturally limited in scope, as state
laws invariably are when regulating
some special subject.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-25
STATE OF MICHIGAN

The Probate court for the county
of Ionia, in the matter Of the estate
of Sylvester ID. Chickering, deceased.
Having been appointed commission
ers to receive. examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons
against said deceased, we do hereby
give notice that four months from the
first day of May, A. d. 1919, were al
lowed by said court for creditors to
present their claims to us for ex-
animation and adjustment, and that
we will meet at the residence of Fred
Pitt in the township of Orleans in said
county, on the 1st day of July A. d.
1919 and on the End day of September
A. ID. 1919, at ten o'clock in the fcre-
noon of each of said days for the pur-
pose of examining and adjusting said
claims.
Dated May 21st. A. d. 1919.
Frederick Pitt
Samuel Pitt.
Commissioners.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-25

STATE OF MICHIGAN

The circuit court for the county of
Ionia, in chancery.
Flossie Miller, plaintiff VS.. Roswell
r. Miller defendant
Suit pending in tn Circuit Court
for the county of Ionia in chancery,
at the city of Ionia in laid county on
the 10th day of May, A. d. 1919
In this cause it appearing from af-
fidavit on file, that the defendant.
Roswell r. Miller, left his last place
of resident in the city of Belding, in
said county, on or about the 9Th day
CT April, A. ID. 1919, since which time
it cannot be assertained in what state
of country he is residing.
On motion of Fred L. Warner,
plaintiffs Attorney, it is ordered that
the said defendant. Roswell r. Miller,
cause his appearance to be entered
herein, within three months from the
date of this order and in case of his
appearance that he cause his answer
to the plaintiffs bill cf complaint to
be filed, and copy thereof to be serv-
ed on said plaintiffs attorney within
fifteen days after service on him of
of copy of said bill and notice of
this order; and that in default there
of, said bill be taken as confessed by
the said absent defendant.
And it is further ordered that with
in twenty days the said plaintiff cause
notice of this order to be published
in the Bedding Banner-News, a news
paper printed, published and circu-
lated in said county and that such
publication be continued therein at
least once in each week for six weeks
in succession or that she cause a copv
of this order to be personally served
on said absent defendant at least
twenty days before the time above
prescribed for his appearance.
Frank ID. M. Davis,
Fred l.. Warner Circuit Judge.
Attorney for Plaintiff. Bedding. Mich.
Attest: A true copy. Elsie L. Scheur-
er deputy clerk. June 25
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-25
STATE OF MICHIGAN

The Circuit court for the county
of Ionia in chancery.
George Merritt, Plaintiff, VS.. Ma
tilda Merritt, Defendant.
Suit pending in Circuit court for
the county of Ionia in Chancery, at
the city of Ionia in said county, on
the 7th day of June A. ID. 1919.
In this cause it appearing from
affidavit en- file that the Defendant,
Matilda Merritt is resident of the
state of Michigan, but her place of
residence cannot be ascertained.
On motion of /. l.. Hubbel, Plain
tiff's attorney it is ordered that the
Defendant, Matilda Merritt cause her
appearance to be entered herein. with
in three months from the date of this
order and in case of her appearance
she cause her answer to the Plaintiff
Bill Of Complaint to be filed, and a
copy thereof to be served on said
Plaintiffs Attorney within fifteen
days otter service on her Of copy
Of said bill and notice of this order:
and that in default thereof, said bill
be taken as confessed by the said
Defendant.
And it is further ordered that with
in twenty days the said Plaintiff
cause notice of this order to be
published in the Belding Banners
News, newspaper printed, publish
ed and circulating in said county, and
that such publication be continued
therein at least once in each week for
six weeks in succession, or that he
cause copy Of this order to be per-
sonally served on said Defendant at
least twenty days before the time
above prescribed for her appearance.
Frank M. Davis. Circuit Judge.
/. L. Hubbell, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Attest: A true copy.
Elsie l.. Scheurer, Deputy Clerk.
July 16
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-25
COUNTY's HONOR FLAG
GOLD STARS

Killed In Action
Guy M. Stanton, Ionia
Corporal John Lesky, Ionia
July 81, 1918.
Private Roy Green, Orange,
July 81, 1918.
Corporal VIM. G. Lemke, Ionia
July 81, 1918.
Clarence V. Ward, Portland,
July 81, 1918.
Ralph III. Allen, Campbell
Township, August /, 1918.
Pvt. Herbert w. Irwin, Oct. Is
1918, Smyrna. Mich.
Rex. Ferris, North Plains, Sep
TENDER ~, 1918.
Captain John Girard, Ionia,
October 6, 1918.
Lieutenant Orrie Vern Church
Lake Odessa, October.
Private Robt. j. Tracy, Ionia,
Claude Atwell, Dandy.
John r. Smith, Portland.
Cpl. Robert j. Kline, Saranac
Walter Thomas Roache, Hub
bardston, October 10. 1918.
Charles Emmett Kelly, Ionia,
October 5, 1918.
Jason Thorp, Portland, October
"a, 1918.
Sergt. Leroy Dauffman, Sar-
anac, October 5, 1918.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-25

half-witted than bad. perhaps. His
face is against him, poor devil"
And we went our ways till the eve
ming, to post home to the further
study of the narrative. There. seated
on the pleasant veranda, / went over
1t carefully, sentence by sentence.
While / was reading. someone called
me indoors. ! put down the manu-
script on the little bamboo table at
my side and went in. When re-
turned a few moments afterward the
manuscript was gonel
Be sure and read the continuation
of the fascinating story of love and
treasure in the succeeding issues of
the Belding Banner-News.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-25
Pieces of Eight

CONTINUED from Page Six)
coarse hook nose and evil-looking eyes
unnaturally close together. II was
evident from his expression that he
had not missed a word of the reading
There is someone In the outer Of
fee" said. and John rose and went
out.
"Good morning, Mr. Saunders" said
an unpleasantly soft and cringine
voice.
"Good morning" said John. some
what grumpily. "what is II you wantr
II was some detail of account. which,
being dispatched. the man shufiled off
with evident reluctance. casting a
long. inqulsitive look al us seated at
the desk. and John, taking up the man.
uscript once more, resumed:
a sum OF one million and one
half dollars-buried at a cay known as
Dead Mems Shoes, near Nassau, In the
Bahama islands. About fifty feet go it,
south OF this Dead Mems Shoes is a rock,
on which we cut the form OF compass.
And twenty feet GO ft.) East from the cay
Is another rock on which We cut a cross
Cx). Under this rock 1t Is buried four feet
a ft) deep.
The other is a sum of one million dollars
(sl.0o0.0o0). II Is buried on what was
known Short Shrift island: on the
highest point of this Short Shrift island
is large cabbage wood stump and twenty
feet go IT, south of that stump is the
treasure. buried FIVE feet Is IT. deep and
can be found without difficulty Short
Shrift island Is a place where passing
vessels stop TO get fresh water. No great
distance from Nassau. so IL can be easily
found.
The first pod was taken from Spanish
merchant and 1t is in Spanish silver
dollars.
The other on Short Shrift island is In
different kinds OF money, taken from diff
ferent ships OF different nations-it Is all
good money.
Now friends. have told you all that is
necessary for you to know to recover
these treasures and l leave II In your
hands and II is my request that when
you read this, you will at once take steps
to recover II. and when you get IL, IL Is
my wish that you use IL In a way most
good to yourself and others. This is all I
ask.
/ am. truly your friend,
HENRY p. TOBIAS
"Henry p. Tobias?" said Charlie
Webster. "Never heard of him. Did
you, John?"
"Neverw
And then there was stir in the
outer office. Someone was asking for
the secretary of the treasury. So John
rose.
II must get to work now, boys. We
can talk II over tonight" And then,
handing me the manuscript: Take
II home with you, If you like. and
look ii over at your leisure"
AS Charlie Webster and / passed
out into the street l noticed the fell
low of the sinister poclSmarked visage
standing near the window OF the in
ner Office. The window was open, and
anyone standing outside could easily
have heard everything that passed
inside. AS the fellow caught my eye
he smiled unpleasantly and skunk off
down the street.
"Who is that fellow" / asked Char
lie. He's a queer-looking specimen"
Eyes! he's no good. Yet he's more
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-25

Died OF Disease
Emil Hackett, Lake Odessa.
Murl Link. South Ionia.
Ford Haight, North Plains.
Homer +. LeBar, Saranac.
Melvin Macarthur, Lake Odessa
Mark OswOrth, Bedding.
Charles Chadwick. Belding.
Frank w. Boyd. Boston.
John Riley, Portland
J. Gordon Ownes. Ionia.
Matt Jonas. Belding.
Winthrop Kimball, Lyons.
Ewald Emil Kuempel, Ionia.
Kenneth A. Mcintyre. Portland.
VIM. III. Brakeman, Belding.
Pearl Tinker, Ionia.
Percy Middleton. Ionia, rural.
Corporal Ray III. Hamilton,
Ionia.
Private John Pung, Portland
Private Grin Jones, Portland.
Paul Vetter, Lake Odessa.
LaVerne Demaray, Lake Odes-
sa.
Hugh Goodemoote, Lake Odes-
sa, January %.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-25
Died OF Wounds

Died Of Wounds
Cpl. Isaac v. Boursaw, Ionia.
Pvt. Claude Collins, Fenwick,
August IL, 1918.
Pvt. Carl +. Randall, Ionia
township, August II, 1918.
Cpl. Alden r. Hunter, Hub
bardston.
Dale Hyland, Portland.
Private Glen Hall, Ionia.
DIN Luther, Lake Odessa.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-25

Accidentally Killed
Elmer Maynard, Shiloh.
Corporal Martin j. Campbell,
Portland.
Lieutenant Hugo w. Fales,
Belding.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-04-02
At The THEATRES
" - REPUgLEC TONIGHT

Edith Storey, the talented emotion
ii actress, il seen in one 81 her most
remarkable pictures In 'As The Sun
went Down, Metro Offering os in-
tense human Interest. This picture,
which will be shown at the Republic
theatre tonight depicts the rough life
In mining camp In the days Of ~,
and IS cIeverly and dramatically ham
died By Director g. Mason Hopper
The story was taken from the play
81 that name written by George ID.
Baker. who directed Nazimova In
revelation and Toys Of Fate Mr..
Baker also wrote the scenario and
adapted the play for the screen
colonel Billy, q woman Of the
dance halls. Is played BY Edith Storey
who. Ii could almost be said makes
specially in the roles Of primitive
womanhood, depicting their nngov-
erned passions and impulsiye. undis-
ciplined natures with an accuracy
which shows how deeply che has gone
into the study or human nature.
This woman, living among men as
ungoyerned as herself. and who IN
scorned by the more conventional
women Of the community, IS known
as stwo-gun woman. and her quick
mess and accuracy with her six
shooter gains her the grudging re-
spect and liking Of the men. This Is
not shared by the women however,
who Invariably turn aside and pass
| her BY. She has grown accustomed
/ TO this and Is utterly Indifferent 70
lit. Her associates are such men as
Pizen IKE, Piety Pete. Faro Bill, and
Gin Mil Jack
The transition from evil to good is
cieverIy shown BY this past mistress
lin the art Of acting, while all the other
characters 81 the picture are equally
convincing IN their realness all en-
I acted BY players of distinction.
Tomorrow, Earle Williams, In THE
Highest Trump
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-04-02
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Letters advertised at the annapolis,
Md. post office. April ]. 1919. Persons
calling for advertised letters. should
mention that they were advertised IN
the Evening Capital and give date,
April q
Mems List 4. Al. Cole. w II Com
way. Robert Chase. James Il Gore,
IN. n. Koltner. Bryan Kirk Patric,
Henry Ortland. Horace Robinson. ] A.
scarans, W. H. Sheppard. G, Tucker,
King workman. a. 81 Wobocke
Woman.s List Mrs Cornelia Alney,
Mrs. sam II. Brown, Mrs. Harold Bar
rett. Miss Alice Dalton. Bessie Dam
ieIs, Mrs. Louis De Steiger, Mrs MAZDA
Greens, Miss Margaret Higgs, Miss
Theresa Hill. Miss Oliah Holl. Mrs.
Charles Kafka. Miss Louise Price, G,
Laura Parsons. Mrs. RI Sargent, Mrs.
Al. q. Schnritt, Miss Landa Todd, Miss
Leah Valeline, Mrs. Ernest Wagner.