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The Washington times., 1919-10-04
INSURANCE
RATES EXPLAINED


Under present underwriting meth
ods theft protection is not obtainable
singly. according TO an article in the
Maryland Motorist 1t must be taken
out along with the IRE policy. When
the car owner desires b policy com
bining hre and theft he has the Op-
tion Of either a valued" or mon
valued" form. The nonva1ued policy
was described in the last article. The
valued policy differs from the non
valued policy, only IN that the value
OF the property insured is predeter-
minded. The policy reads: The said
automobile, described herein, is val
ued at the sum insured" hence, in the
event OF a total loss. settlement Is
made for the face Of the policy.
The theft policy covers loss or
damage to the automobile, its equip
ment or parts excepting (a) robes,
wearing apparel and personal eRects;
(b) tools and repair equipment un-
less the whole car Is stolen, and Cc)
II stolen by anyone in the assureds
household or anyone in the service or
employment OF the assured.
Once the car Is stolen every con-
ceivabie kind OF loss or damage Is
covered by the theft policy, provided
the theft OF the car is the prOximate
cause.
Sometimes a question arises as to
whether the taking amounts to a theft
or is simply an Unauthorized use. For
II TO be a theft there must be an un-
lawful taking. coupled with the in
tent to permanently deprive the owner
Of his property AS a general thing,
The Washington times., 1919-10-04

to grind valves which are holding,
for they cannot be improved and
may be injured. Nor do such articles
usually give instructions for de-
termining which valves are in good
shape and holding compression and
which ones are allowing the COM
pressed mixture and burning gases
from the ignited charge 70 pass by
them.
when to Leaye 'Em Alone.
It is just as important to know
when to leave a valve alone, so far
as grinding is concerned, as TO know
no VITO grind one. The common
practice among automobile owners,
and in many garages, Of grinding;
every valve on q motor, whether ) {
needs it or not, not only wastes
great deal az time and energy, but
very often causes q valve to leak
which. In all probability, would have
continued to give good service IL
merely cleaned off with gasoline or
kerosene and the bearing face left
untouched
1t has been the writer's observa-
tion that in nearly every case where
an automobile engine Is torn down,
or has the cylinder head removed fer
inspection and overhaulinE, only
some Of the valves need grinding;
often only two or three valves are
leaking. II is obvious. that a valve
which 60 not permitting any gas TO
escape past it cannot be improved
upon. Il may be that It's stem has
9 little gummy oil or carbon on Il
which if not removed viii cause
trouble later on, and perhaps there
are carbon deposits around its seat
and near its face which ought to Be
removed, but all this can be done
injuring the perfect face
which has been formed and polished
By thousands Of seatiugs while the
engine was ia operation. This p0l-
ish Is much better than any which
can be given by an ordinary grind
Ing, and should not be touched Fex-I
The Washington times., 1919-10-04

Motor hats are rather q problem.
But thanks 70 the innumerabls va
rIety IN the shops. one can and a hat
which. while typicalIy motor. is also
ideal for street wear. SIX duvetyn is
a popular fan fabric for hats. and 81
developed IN many Of the various
brown shades Cths popular fan eoior),
that o. TO say, tan. castor, beaver
rust and wood brown they 1t the
head gnugly and dispense with pins
and worry about Willfui WiBps of hair
that persist iE Btraying from under
meath most hats. OF course. there O.
the inevitable veil, which may Be
draped tightly under the chin and
snapped iu back Or worn loosely.
Gloves should also be worn. FOR it ig
surprising how much dust finds lodg-
ment in the pores. Doeskin OF
chamoiB are a, good gelecffons because.
they do not absorb the dust a. readily
as 50 many others and are very prac.
teal becau6e they are 80 easily U,agh-
ed The woman motorigt likes long
ones that may be drawn over the cuR8
OF her dress or suit 70 prevent dust
from sneal<ing up her sleeves.
And. thersl Mlady's outlt 90 quite
complete.
The Washington times., 1919-10-04
NORTHWEST

z. B. Adams Co.. GA Penna. Ave.
Auto Mart Of Washington. 466 Penna. Av.
Automotive Accessories Co, 10th & E Sts.
BaiIey's Auto Supply Co. 3OOl 18th St.
81. L. Buckley, 2lst d NJ SITS.
Calvert Hardware a. Auto supply Co.,
Champlain & Euclid Sts.
n. Coleman g. Son, 1921 eth St
Columbia Auto supply Co, 18th & II SITS.
COOmbs Motor Co, 12l4 V ST.
CrUsstdwn Auto supply Co, 1901 14th st.
Davis a. Childs, l11O l4th st.
u. c. Auto supply Co. l4th & p SITS.
Dee Gee Garage, 14O5 18th st.
Dupont Garage, 2020 NJ St
Dupont Tire Shop. POOP NJ st.
Gilbert Garage, 20OT 18th st.
II Street Auto Supply House, 1917 II. st.
Hurley Motor Company, 1887 Johnson Pl.
KalOrama Garage, 1910 kalorama Road.
Kendrick Auto Supply Co, 1922 NJ st.
Lehman's Tire Shop. S11 III St
Liberty Gasoline Station, 200 Fla. Ave.
MCCurdy Bros, 373O Ca. Ave. N. W.
Mid-City Auto supply Co.. Sth & NJ SITS.
Mid-WashingtOn Service Cd. 1904 14th
St
Model Garage, rear 1142 21st st.
Mt Pleasant Garage Co, 2424 18th st.
w. w. Mulcare, 1922 14th st.
National Service Co, 1910 14th st.
New Taxi Service Co, 1140 21st St.
O'Donoghue Brothers, 18th & Irving SITS.
Parkview Garage, 600 Newton st.
The Washington times., 1919-10-04
THE BICYCLE COMES INTO IT'S OWN AGAIN 755857s

eept in wiping off the valve with
gasoline or kerosene
In case the gummed oil on the
valve stem IS too hard to be removed
with gasoline or kerosene a piece
Of emery cloth or some mineral wool
may be used, and these may also be
Of use in removing carbon around the
valve head or near its seat in the
cylinder head or engine casting.
Whenever emery Is used on the stem,
however, care should be exercised to
wash off all the particles Of emery
from the metal before returning II.
Otherwise these particles viii prob
ally remain between the valve stem
I'D the valve-stem guide and cause
3 lot Of unnecessary wear,
Now, Of course, the man who has
always made a practice Of grinding
all the valves every time he removed
the cylinder head, Is asking: How
can you tell which valves have been
leaking and which have been hold
ing7"
Wei, It isn't 50 hard as might be
thought at first. Like lots Of other
things, Il Is soon learned by close
observation and lack Of such- obser-
walton has been responsible for the
too general practice OF grinding all
valves whether they need it Or not
On many engines IL Is possible to
tell almost at q glance which valves
are holding and which are not; on
other engines Il is more difficult. On
q properly cooled engine and one
where the valves are properly timed,
Il may be accepted as a general rule
that valves which are evenly sooted
over and, therefore, have perfectly
black heads, are holding. while those
which are red or brownish on top, or
show the metal plainly, without a
covering Of SCOT or carbon, are leak
ing. BY Observing the tops of the
valve heads as soon as the cylinder
head fs,removed and then carefully in
speetiug the face and seat one will
quickly learn to Il Ia lealLy valve.
Arnold p. Yerkes. in Motor.
The Washington times., 1919-10-04
ORDNARY PoLIsHEs FRY on HOOD

and practically make sandwich of accumulated grease Their
is souohat is to bring back the original onl
compound the market that will do this IS
The Washington times., 1919-10-04

Unless your eary washed this finish retains its bria
for long time subject
Cause Of Lack LueTha dead and dull appearance comes in
majority of from mixture Of dirt and grease that collects
car.
The Washington times., 1919-10-04
DOES NOT WEAR OFF

The original finish on your car consisted Of several
The Washington times., 1919-10-04
AUTOMOTTVE
SECTION


Lhil column ia 0evoted 20 tbs interest 0l
zoe outulgL All questions a. 60 care ana
-lAecpl engine Troubles touEa, etc. VIII -
-le-ftullT ann fully auuWcrcd ~ an eEpefL
nan Thursday 20 Insure issue % cuTFaut
week. Address AT cuuusunl lcutioug clFa
Automobile Editor Waghingtoa Timcus glv-
llE lnltlg lE ~ inquirer for index puFncIe1.
Let ncee q topl q ar-lltlnccs avail gQuFeell
% no Times Auto EMERGENCY Service, m
EqufG Tor the lEElng See notice In THE
ecftlun.
For a number OF years the writer
has been particularly interested IN
internal ombustion engines. and has
read all the articles on their ceFe and
construction which could Be obtain
60 and which tine would permit
These Thousands az books and Az
ticles have ihcIuG6d great many
on the subject 81 valves, their care
and Trlndiue Many Of these have
been very eEceuent articles, and
should be Of value 70 the automobile
owner who does hig own repair
work. Tbey contained detailed In
structions as - just how valves
should be removed, cleaned. and
Erouud, so that almost any one could
DO lhig work if he could understand
Che English language.
But among all the articles on the
subject Of valves and valve-grinding
net one has brought out what, IN
the writer's opinion ig very i'm
uuFtant point, namely: that only
leaEy valves should be ground. and
that it IS worse than wasting time
The Washington times., 1919-10-04

"A LITTLE MOTOR TRIP"
You're lonely, blue, and sore Op-
pressed;
Your. life Is sad, forlorn;
You rue the day ycu came this way
The honr you were born.
Perhaps you have malaria,
or possibly the pip;
There's just one panacea-Take
A little motor trip.
or maybe you are feeling keen;
Your step Is debonair:
Your cheeks reflect heart-happiness;
You know no conscious care.
You feel that you should watch your
step
Lest Joy should make you slip;
There's just one perfect safety-valve-
A little motor trip.
The darling maiden Of your heart
Perhaps has gurgled Nay"
You'd like to drown your soFroWs, but
There Is no Way-tOday.
Or possibly she's murmured yes"
In either case your lips
Turn down or up-you'u ind relief
In little motor trips.
OF course there is a moral to
This jingle writ in rhyme,
For otherwise your reading Il
Would be a waste Of time;
So here it is: In joy or woe
The nip upon your hip.
Can't stimulate fellow like
A little motor trip.
The Washington times., 1919-10-04
Ask Your Nearest DeaIer-He Knows

parkway Motor Company. 1905 WiscOn-
Peerless Tire & Mach. Co, $3.50 n St
ROamer Sales Company. 1926 Conn. Ave
Snelling's Motor Company. 1928 14th St
surety Garage & Motor Co, Inc, 18th
v Sts.
United Tire Company, 26O1 Penna Ave
Universal Auto supply Co, 1929 M St.
Uptown Auto Supplies Company, 2010
18th St
wardman Park Inn Garage, 1850 wood
walker-Thotnas Furniture Co. 1O1s15 7th
Jos. whitehead. 1916 N Hamp. Ave.
NORTHEAST
L c. Reynolds, II II 81.
SOUTHEAST
Congressional Garage 62S Pa. Ave.
r. e. HOOe G. Sons, 11th & III Sta
karfs Service station, Nichols Ave q
Good Hope Road.
Model Tire shop, Nichols Ave. & Good
Hope Road
Plumb & Flynn. 22O4 Nichols Ave
Chas. Z. Willett, 21O6 Nichols Ave.
SOUTHWEST
J. A. Baltimore, 230 ~ 81.
VIRGINIA
testers Auto supply Co. Kinr a PAT
rick Sts, Alexandra. Vn
r. Z. Rencher. Columbia Pike. virrinf.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
Pythian Sisters to
Give Entertainment

An entertainment under the direc
tion Of the Pythian Sisters Of Barrack'
vile will be held in the school house
there tomorrow night at which time
Kenneth Barnes, Of Fairmont, will ad'
dress the organization on the subject
of "Pythianism." A quilt will be
chanced OFF, the proceeds derived from
which will go to the local lodge funds
No admission fee will be charged and
all are invited to attend.
Music, orchestra; violin duet, Thel
ma Brand, Geraldine Cook; vocal duet
Gay and Vada Huffman; musical mum
iber, Mildred Ridgeway, French Miller
Floyd Prickett; orchestra; quartette
Chas. Ice, H. T. Jones, Mr.. West, Geo
Ice; violin solo. Eva Ridgeway;; piano
solo, Gay Huffman; piano duet, lne2
Straight, Villa Straight; quartette;
vocal duet, James and Tyndall Ice;
piano duet, Mildred Ridgeway, Ora
Talkington; violin solo. Vemba Mich
ael; musical number, Ridgeway, Mil
ler Prickett. Speaker, Kenneth
Barnes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
LAWRENCE BOWERS
VAS NOT KILLED
Letter Received From
Young Marine Officially
Reported DEED

An example Of how badly the 1Rp:
atty reports have ben balled up cAme
to light IN this city Saturday when a
letter written from base hospital n
France was received by Miss WinifreN
Bowers, OF 916 Pennsylvania avenue,
from her brother, Lawrence Bowers.
Marine. who was officially reported
killed in action on the very last day
Of the war BY this time young Bow
eTs, who was formerly an employe OF
the shaft mine probably is with his
old command and In Germany as q
part Of the Army Of Occupation. His
letter to Miss Bowers in full is as
follows:
Base Hospital No. 50, Dec. IS. 1913
Dear Sister: ~
VIII write you few lines to let
you know am still living. I su1 lose
you thought was dead by not barring
from me for so long, but thanl to my
good luck am not. / suppote 1t was
luck that brought me though this
war. was in the final apf last battle
before the armistice was signed and
things were lively until the last hour.
i came through alright but had sever
al close calls. was taken sick later
and had to leavsS the boys on their
final march to the Rhine. which l
hated to co, after staying that long.
L Wanted to see some Of Germany
but have given up hopes now. ! was
expecting to be home by Christmas
but the Bible says the first shall be
last. guess that is my fix. first over
here and the last to leave. There has
been good many American soldiers
sent back already, but my division is
in the Army Of Occupation and sup
pose as soon as / am In fit shape
again which will be soon as ] only
had small attack Of influenza, in
other words the grip, but they tell me
| It Is killing people by the hundreds In
the States. l will return to my outfit
so could not give you any informa-
tion as To when / shall return. hope
It will be shortly as ! am getting tired
OF this rcnch mud and rain; that's all
It does over hereiis rain; sometimes l
wondered II country like this is
worth fighting for, ! guess some one
thinks u is. I know l have seen sew.
eral men who died for It. Well ! am
thankful to God that I came through
With q wfols hide and not cripple
like i,unireds OF my comrades. Well
Winifred, write and, tell me all the
news as L am anxious to hear from
3oids may have some trouble getting
nv mail as / am away from my com;
pany; so Il will add the Hospital NUM-
ber so Won can put It on the address
also. Will close with love to all. Tell
ali the children and Papa hello.
/ am as; ever. your brother,
PVT. LAWRENCE BOWERS;
ssth Co.. IS Rg, s. Marines,
A. e. F.
Base Hcspitai. 50, A p. o. 7ss.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
Rev. Meyer toBe
Installed Pastor

1nstallation services will be held in
Grace English Lutheran church on
Sunday, february Q, when Rev. o. g,
church, Wheeling, will install Rev.
j. Roy Meyer. the newly elected pas
tor Of Grace church.
Rev. Mr.. Dean will be here for both
the morning and evening services,
delivering the charge to the pastor
and to the congregation at the ser
Trinity church, Wheeling, and Mr..
vices. Mr.. Meyer was a member Of
Dean ordained Mr. Meyer to the Luth-
eran ministry In eeling, this hav.
ing been In Trinity church also. The
event was incident to the meeting OF
the West Virginia Lutheran Synod
OF which ReY. Mr.. Dean was formerly
President.
-Four nsw members were received
ct yesterday mornings service at
Grace church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
Fanleral Of David & pInneII.

TIE body;of David 8. Pinnell, whose
traAtc death occurred on Friday night
at his home here, was buried yester.
day afternoon In the Bluemont ceme-
Iery at Grafton under the direction cf
the Masonic lodge OF that city. Eu-
neral services were held at his home
in CASTOR avenue on Sunday morning
at ten o'clock conducted by the Rev.
G. e. Goodwin, OF the, FIRST NJ. p.
church. assisted by Dr.. ]. G. Broom
field. Of the N. P. Temple At the
conclusion OF the services the body
was taken to the B. and o. depot and
at 12 o'clock was taken to Grafton
where interment was made on arrival
Members OF the Masonic lodge Of
this city escorted the body to the de-
pot and at Grafton representatives OF
the lodge there escorted 1t to the ceme-
tery. A large number OF relatives and
friends were here for the services and
lat Grafton were joined by many Of the
deceased's former neighbors and
friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
Church Going Stacker
Gets Good Scoring

Attacking lethargic and ,insincere
church members, Rev. G. G. Lawson,
pastor OF the First NJ. p. church,
preached the opening sermon in the
union evangelistic services on the
East Side last night before 700 people
in the Diamond street NJ. E. church,
saying, God pity the man or woman
who contesses the Lord Jesus Christ
and wears out three leather cushions
a year and declares that the preacher
is Of no account and the church is
dead" This was the high point reach
ed In a sermon that was replete with
advice for those OF the Christian life.
1.-THE man who joins q Christian
church and then sits down might as
well get his ticket for hell because
there is where he ia going, yeutured
Rev. Lawson. He thought it was bad
enough fact to 60 Ito hell from q peni'
tentiary but added; d hate to go to
hell from the house Of Cod"
Naturally one OF the chief features
of the evening was the singing Of the
chorus Of forty men and women, which
occupied chairs on the plat The
singing began after Prof. p. J. McKin;
LEY, OF Clarksburg, was introduced as
the leader by Rev. j. E. Wells, the pas
tor of the church. Miss Mildred Don:
ham played. the piano. The choir ap-
peared to gain favor as the singing
progressed and the quality of the work
equally so. Among the chorus num-
bers sung during the evening were:
1.-THE Day Is Dying" Long Metre
Doxology, The Fight Is On" II Am
Thine o Lord, "He included Me. =
Wounded for Our Transgressions," !"
Nearer the Cross" and .Lead Me
Gently Home"
Commenting on the chorus work
last night Prof. Mckinley, who pos
sesses a splendid voice, said: II am
well pleased with the chorus. The
singing is especially fine for the num-
Der that compose It. The interest is
good and all of the East Side churches
are represeAted. The spirit Of the
chorus is top notch" Mr.. Mckinley
has been engaged to lead the singing
on the East side for the remand Ter OF
the month. Then he will 80 to Clarks-
burg to do similar work and later to
Weston to lead chorus singing.
BY $3.50 o'clock In the evening the
main auditorium OF the church was
filled and soon the folding doors OF the
ante room were hoisted and within
ten minutes e was also filled. BY
(Continued on Page Three)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
Busin ess Before the
City Board Of Affairs

A building permit was granted to
Holbert and spedden. contractors,
this morning by the city Board of AZ.
fairs to build a new and modern front
to the Il. G. Sample building on
Monroe street formerly occupied by
the Fairnont Printing and Publishing
Company. II is understood the build
ing will be occupied by q. G. DEN
ham. Rs
license was grantee the Moose
lodge to conduct a pool room IN It's
headquarters on Jefferson street.
A compromise was effected between
the city and j. NJ Binns, the latter
having sued the city for damages sus.
tanned 10 his residence on Spring
street on account OF some grading
done b ythe Board Of Affairs...
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
Cast Announced
For Pythian Play

The complete cast OF characters for
the musical comedy. Katch-a.koo
which will be presented at the Grand
opera house Friday and Saturday night
under the auspices of the Pythian Sis
ters has been announced as follows:
Katch.A-Koo. George H. Brobst;
Maharaia, Campbell Flaherty; Mrs,
Chattie Gaddin, Mrs. n. D. Causey;
Dolly, Miss Carol Powell; Prudence,
Miss Mildred LeMasters; Dick Nor.
ton, w. d. Darlington; Harry Brad
stone, Paul Fleming; Solejah, Miss
Mayme Ford; Urbannah, Miss Arma
Bing; Cho Cho Foo, Miss Marguerite
Barnes; Brazillitatam, Miss Ethel
Toothman; Patdy Kildarem, Miss Dor.
othy McNeeley; La Belle Slysee, Mrs.
Ruth PHILIPPE Snodderly; Boodypah,
Harold Holland.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
Mrs. GAVIN Rpnner,.. J. .

Mrs. Calvin Bunner, aged So years,
died Sunday morning at 5 o'clock at
her home on Burners ridge after q
several days, illness from pneumonia.
The deceased is survived by her hus.
band. one daughter, Mrs. Mary, Pride,
wife Of Henry Pride, and three sons.
George, William and Denzil Robes, all
of Burners ridge. Mrs. Robes had
been q resident Of the vicinity where
her death occurred all of her life. She
Was q member Of the n. q. denomina-
ton, having united with the church
when young woman. Funeral ser.
vices will be held on Tuesday morning
at 1880 o'clock from her late resi-
ence followed by burial In the family
cemetery by Undertaken Jenkins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
.Missio mary Union
toHelp at Nurse cry

An important business meeting OF
the executive board of the City Mis-
isionary Union was held on Saturday
afternoon at the parlors in the First
Presbyterian church. Mrs. w. s.
Mayors. president, presided and the
board was addressed by the Rev. @. 3.
Goodwin, president Of the Ministerial
Association along; the lines Of coopera-
tive work. Through Miss Virginia
Vockrodt, presenting the cause Of the
Students Volunteer Movement Of this
state, the support Of the Missionary
union was pledged to assist at the con-
ference to be held in this city Febru.
ary 21-23 inclusive. Arrangements
were made whereby various organiza,
tions affiliated with the City Union
viii assist in the care OF children at
the Day nursery In order to relieve the
matron Of to oarduous duties, Thurs
day afternoon and evening having been
designated as the day when the organ.
izations will assure charge. $50
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-13
CHURCHES CROWDED AT OPENING OF.
/ THE UNION EVANG[[|ST|C SERVICES
CHORUS Choirs Under Expert Direction Win Be Important
Features Of the Meetings on Both Sides Of
the River.
SERVICES EACH NIGHT At Es0 O'CLOCK
Speakers VIII Note Known Until the Minute for Speak
ing Arrives-hast Nights Audiences
in Receptive Mood.

Most auspciou was the opening Of the Union Eyanss.c
paisn which began Famont evening with the Fs.
Methodist Episcopal the Diamond Street Methodist and the Highland
Avenue Methodist churches On the East side there already have been
result Of the cottage meetings which
held pave the way for the meetings which began last night
and last night there and three appaOns for
at the same places beginning at 730 o'clock and The indications are
that there will be large attendance and deep at all Of them
The singing by chorus cho which will be Of the interesting
features Of the meetings the First M E. and Diamond Street churches
got splendid last evening" and the directors both Of them
brought the city for the purpose. expressed themselves pleased with
the material they will have to work with