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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14

the larger the horizontal bar. the
greater the leverage. but the slow
CT the motion that will be obtained.
In attaching tOw-lines. either rope
or cable. 20 the car. care should be
taken 70 apply them in such way
as not TO mar tho finish Of such
parts as the aXies. frame or springs.
for any metal that is exposed 10 the
weather will rust Rags or wiping
cloths should be wrapped around
the part first and then the line at
tachcd 70 this covered portion.
The wheels sometimes can be
made TO pull themselves out Of mud
dy spots BY placing newspapers or
old sacking under the tires In fact,
some tourists carry old sacks in their
car for this very purpose, grass be
ing too slippery 20 be Of much use
in this way. Grassy banks are so
slippery that care should be taken
in driving down them. or the car
may not be able 10 get up again
without the use Of the tire chains
Few Words About Chains
For those who have not had ex-
perience with tire chains it may be
well 10 say a few words regarding
their application and care. Illustra-
tions are presented herewith. show
ing how this is accomplished, the
first step being 10 place the chain
over the tire, then the car can be
pulled back over the chain a suffi-
Client distance TO permit fastening
the catches. BE sure 10 have the
chains properly adjusted When
they are applied too tightly they
will cut the tread 10 distribute the
wear. Sometimes II is difficult TO
pull the ends OF the chains tOgeth-
er. and in this case a piece of steel
rod about One-half inch in diameter
with hook at one end and a bend
about two inches above the hook
will serve as a handy tool for draw
ing the ends together so they can be
hooked 1t may be necessary in
| some cases to make hook from a
cross-link 70 get the additional
/ bend 10 draw the chains together
III this sort of tool is not handy, a
piece Of heavy cord can be thread
ed through the ends of the side
chains and used as a block and tao
/ kle. A comparatively light pull on
/ the cord will be multiplied 10 a
/ strong pull on the chains. To re-
I place the chains in the bag. they
| can be hung up on n nail or hung
on one side OF the top irons Of the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14

gear, for stones are deceptive under
water and the middle of a stream is
a bad place TO blow a tire. Splash
ing is also reduced 10 a minimum,
for, should water be splashed up
on the engine and spark plugs 1t
may damage the motor or crack the
plugs. Care should also be taken
10 prevent the water from reaching
the carburetor, and electrical equip
ment of the car.
If the clutch is not fully enclosed.
it should never be engaged while
crossing stream. because water
getting between the clutch surfaces
probably would cause it 20 slip to
such an extent that the car might
have 10 be towed out
Always remember that haste is
waste. and that an ounce of proven
ton is worth a pound Of cure
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14

car and the drag lifted around thel
Chains should always be maintained
IN good condition, and II the cross
links become worn and break they
should be replaced with new ones
Never allow sharp edges 90 exist. be
cause these viii cut the tread and
eventually cause a puncture or
blowout. Never leave them on the
tires any longer than IS necessary,
FOR under the most ideal conditions
OF use the tire will suffer
a few suggestions on driving over
mud roads may also be Of service 10
the reader. When crossing muddy
places in the road care should be
taken, as depressions may be COW
cred with water, and II these are
crossgd too fast it may cause a
brokA spring. II is by far the best
20 chtpge 10 a lower gear before en-
tering a muddy stretch Of road and
then Gross steadily at a moderate
speed Never hesitate. for he who
hesitates on a muddy hole is stuck
Apply just enough power to permit
the wheels 20 propel the car. but do
not cause them TO spin. for spin
ming wheels exert far less push than
wheels that are gripping and push
ing steadily Always shift TO a low
or gear before entering the mud. be-
cause the car will respond more
quickly on lower gear. Remember
that shifting gears in a mud hole
loses a few moments at a most cri-
l.
enough to cause tho car TO stall in
the mud over a muddy road the
attention of the driver is better en-
gagged in steering the car than in
changing gears. Thus il can be
readily understood that it Will be Of
great advantage to change at the
lowest gear that probably will be re
quired before entering the mud.
Climbing slippery Hills.
When attempting 10 climb slip
perry hills, the speed should be kept
up and the hill rushed, bearing in
mind that owing 20 the change in
propulsive effort required. skidding
is likely 10 occur at the foot OF the
grade. A good driver will also take
advantage OF the partly dry spots
and will climb the hills as straight
as possible, for no knows that it re-
quires more power to negotiate a
zig-zag course than it does a straight
one.
In descending slippery hills, the
lower gear should be engaged and
the speed Of the car reduced by the
throttle rather than by the brakes.
If the brakes are used at all, they
should be applied without olsen
gaging the clutch. and just enough
so that the wheels can be kept turn
ing and the car under control.
Sometimes in the course of tour
ing. a creek or other small stream
must be fOrded unexpectedly. and
the driver is unprepared as to what
course to take. whether the stream
should be rushed or crossed slow
". AS a general rule, il is far bet
ter to cross slowly on the lowest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14

this machine was much superior 10
the British ty0e. had greater speed
than any other similar machine al
The front and in addition. carried
from 500 to 500 pounds OF bombs.
The first shipment OF American De
Havilands had a number OF struc-
tural defects. Lieut. Maynard testi-
led. but these were corrected in
france. Those shipped subsequent
iy were without these faults.
The flying parson" had talked
With most Of the American flyers
who had used De Haviland planes
he said. and found that those who
had flown this machine long enough
TO become accustomed TO il regard -
ed it highly. Those who had but
brief experience with the De Havi-
land after having been trained or
some other machine were inclined
10 be critical.
The Liberty engine was highly
praised by Lieut.. Maynard, who said
he had flown it 700 hours in all,
and the fact that IL had always car
ried him safely. he said, demon
strated its worth. Congressman La
Guardia Of New York. who mas
been a critic of the American air
service, was accused by Lieut.. May
nerd of talking OF many things Of
which he know nothing Though
decorated by the. Italian govern
ment, La Guardia was not regard
ed as having any worth as a flyer
Lieut.. Maynard said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
HOLD LONG DISTANCE
MAIL FLIGHT IN JAPAN

TOXIC. Dec. IA Iong distance
mail flight Of heavier than air ma
chimes was conducted the other day
when two or three aviators who
started from Toxic reached the city
Of Osaka, a distance of $50 miles,
carrying pouches OF mail. A great
crowd at Osaka welcomed the air
men.
The flight was held under the
auspices OF the Imperial Aviation
society which is headed by lieut..
Gen. Nagaoks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14

ank S. Thorpe, local manager of The B. v Goodrich
D
The effect Of the tread is caused by the continuous
friction of the tire being partly dragged and partly
rolled over the roadway. II easily be detected
II grtnds the tire off smoothly and leaves shaSp
corners viii be noted in the illustration.
The destruction OF tires by this means Of abuse is
fairly common las many operators rarely test the
alignment Of their wheels Regular inspection would
be positive tire insurance from this abuse Would
be many times repaid by the additional mileage
saved
A simple inspection is TO parallel the front and
axle and measure the distance between their
centers. Unless done with accuracy and the
suits valueless.
II the driver notices scaly appearance on the
tread of his tires he should remedy his alignment
Immediately. Hard jolts cause this trouble
The running Of wheels out OF alignment will grind
down solid tire much quicker than is commonly
supposed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
Big Car Performance
Light Car Economy

Think how many who formerly owned
big costly cars now drive the Essex.
1t proves mere size was not what they
sought They wanted qualities that here
tofore only large. fine cars offered. But they
priced such light car advantages as econ
omy and nimbleness When the Essex met
their demands for fine car comfort quality
and performance, with the added advan-
tage of light weight types they chose it with
out hesitation.
The Essex was designed to embody the
wanted qualities of the finest cars in a size
it would be possible to build at moderate
cost
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
HOLD CONFERENCE.

BY Associated Press:
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. p
Johann Z. Wall and five other rep
resentatives of the Memnonites of
the United States are holding con-
ferences with state officials at
Porto Allegro. state of Rio Grande
do Sui, looking to the establishment
OF a Mennonite settlement in that
section Of southern Brazil. If condi-
tions are found favorable, it is said,
extensive tracts of land will be pur-
chased.
Try NEWS-TIMES Want Ads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
See How the Essex
Proved Endurance
individual Cars Driven 20, 900
Miles Without Repairs

Now time has proved how Essex retains
those wanted qualities of silence smooth
ness and power even after hardest service
Such endurance was never expected of
light weight car.
But Essex legion of friends know that
aside from size the Essex has nothing in
common with other light weight cars.
True it has economy which is the chief
light car appeal But only among large,
high-priced cars are found comparisons for
It's performance qualities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14


by local B
Rubber -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14

What thousands say of it proves how
well it meets those exactions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-25
The Administration and the Treaty
By U. s Sen Gilbert NJ Hitchcock

ready ratified the treaty in it's pre-
sent form. Even II the senate had
adopted the resolution and the pres
ident had approved il and forwarded
IL % Paris. il would not have been
possible for II 20 result I'm me rati-
dcauon OF the treaty.
In my judgment II IS yet possible
20 ratify this treaty. IL ought 10 be
possible TO find 81 senators. consti-
tuting two-thirds OF the senate, who
can agree upon some form OF rati-
dcation provided disposition Is
shown 10 make a real compromise
and TO make real concessions on
both sides There is no need OF the
presidents sending a message TO the
senate on the subject untn this dis
position OF compromise in the senate
IS manifest. Evidently the presi-
dent has decided TO await that time
and allow the responsibility 10 rest
upon the shoulders OF those who
have steadily refused TO compromise.
A great emergency confronts the
country The senate has failed q
advise and consent 10 the ratifica
ton of the treaty in any form. II
has in effect failed 10 give its ad-
vice OF the subject in any form. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-25
NorthCIJfe Papers Laud
Pren1ierS Irish Proposal

tile Star SAID the premier clearly
had one eye on American opinion
1t compared the taxation powers
with those of state legislatures In the
United States justifyins the division
Of Ireland by the precedent in the
United States in the division Of Viz
GINA and West Virginia
If the premier's plan fails 20
work" the star asserted. we will
say TO the American people we've
given the Irish the same powers OF
government as possessed by the
states OF the union and they've re-
jected them. Il will be difficult &C
keep up the anu-British campaign
in tho United States II that happens.
No doubt that was part OF the cal
culations Of that master strategist-
Lloyd George"
Parliament adjourned late Tues
day until February, after the lord
chancellor had read the kings mes
sage. King George declared rela
tions between the allies were happy
and beneficial toward all. He ex
pressed gratitude at the success OF
the Paris conference. but regret az
the unhappy position" OF Russia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-25
By United Press:

By United Press:
LONDON. Dec. 24.--Some politi-
cal observers see in the unanimous
" lauGatory attitude assumed by tire
Northclinfe press toward Premier
Lloyd Georges Irish proposal, a
possible rapprochement between the
great publisher and the statesman
Both the leading Northcliffe pub
LEGATIONS, were profuse in their
praise OF the premier's plan. Here
tofore these newspapers have been
bitter IN their attacks upon the
premier following Lord North
cnffe's break with him during the
peace conference.
Evening papers continue the
shower or praise which has beer
hesped upon the premier.
Lloyd Georges proposal gives the
world an example OF British states
manship, the Evening Globe de-
clares. while the Westminster Ca
zette says no American could con-
denim II fairly.
The scheme puts Ireland's fate
in Irish hands" the Evening Stand
ard asserts while the usually hos
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-25

great issues We have with Germany
remain unsettled. The war has no
been brought 10 a close and can
not be until the proper action
taken 20 do so. The only thing
that has been proposed by Sen
Lodge and his associates IS reso-
luton declaring that the war is az
an end and that this country IS al
peace with Germany. Even II sue
a resolution by congress were pos
sible Il would leave this country IT
a position which would be ridicu
lous IL IL were not serious. All the
issues OF the war would be unset
tied. We would deliberately sep
aratc ourselves from the nations
with which we fought the war and
we would say 10 Germany, We
agree 10 peace with you and max
no terms whatever. We make nc
claim for damages. We do not hold
you responsible for the war We
make no provisions for the loss OF
Americans who have had property
in Germany. We abandon our rights
under the treaty 20 100000 tons o.
your shipping which we seized II
our ports. We release you from the
provisions OF the treaty by whicf
you agreed 10 accept and approve
the action OF the United States ir
seizing $500, 600, 900 worth OF prop
erty belonging TO German citizen
in the United States. We abandon
all effort TO make a settlement an6
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-25

are ready to accept an uncondition
al peace"
Il is not possible that the Ameri
can people would tolerate such z
ridiculous and disgra ceful termina
tiOn OF the war even II congress haC
the power 20 adopt such a resolu-
tion. but congress has no such pow
err. In the constitutional convention
OF 1887 congress was given the pow
or 10 declare war. but by unanimou
vote the various states voted 10 re.
fuse TO congress tho power TO de.
clare peace.
The attainment of peace is nee
essarily a process which require;
negotiation and settlement by .
treaty and there is no way in which
peace can be attained except by q
treaty.-From The Independent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-25

where. ne said. there was no imme
date prospect Of a constitution
government upon which permanent
prosperity depends.
The kings statement THAI "ths
task OF remedying thu grave econ
omic position % a large part ~ Eu-
rope" was too big FOR one nation
was considered significant in view
Of the yelled appeals for aid from
the United states. which have been
made repeatedly
10 said Great Britain YOU
gladly cooperate with other govern
ment"
The high cost or living Is rcceiv-
ing the governments constant con
sideration, King George concludes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-25
CHRISTMAS MAIL. MUCH
HEAVIER THIS YEAR

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-Reports
70 the post Office department from
many parts Of the country showed
the Christmas mail to be 25 per-
cent heavier this year than last,
when 1t reached the greatest volume
known up to that time, it was an
nounced today. No congestion either
on the trains or in post Offices was
reported. One office reported an in
crease Of 135 percent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-25
HOLD CITY CLERK ON
CHARGE OF MURDER
By United Press:

ST JOSEPH. Mo. Dec. 24.-Hugh
Tarwater. city clerk OF Gallatin. No.
was IN Jail here Wednesday charged
with the murder OF Wesley L. Rob
ertson, editor OF the Gallatin Dem
ocrat Tarwater was brought here
20 escape mob violence Articles
published IN the Democrat attacking
alleged bootle ggers. mentioned Tar
water and are believed 10 have
caused the shooting A libel suit for
$4,000 brought by Tarwater against
the Democrat is pending.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-25

Ny judgment is that a ratification
must occur. The interests OF the
world and OF the United States are
inexorable, a peace settlement must
be had. No peace settlement Is
possible without the ratification OF
this treaty The reason the Lodge
reservations were impossible was be-
cause their form was such that they
amounted 20 amendments OF the
treaty and required the acceptance
IN writing OF nations that had al
Evening star., 1919-02-24
BOLSHEVIK AGENTS LEAD
WARSAW DEMONSTRATION
Dispersed by Troops After Appeals
by Paderewski and French
Officer Fail.

WARSAW Saturday, February %
(by the Associated Press)..-A crowd,
apparently made UP of persons out of
work and led by bolshevik agents,
made a demonstration today before
the Hotel Bristol, where Premier Pad
erewski and the interallied mission to
Poland have their headquarters.
The premier's automobile was stop
ped as he was leaving the hotel and
NJ. Paderewski was forced to make a
speech. He promised the demonstrants
work as soon as possible, and ap-
pealed to them to disperse because of
the impression their attitude would
make on the foreign mission
Later one of the French officers at
tached to the mission appeared on A
balcony and told the crowd that food
was on the way to warsaw. The af-
fair turned ont to be rather tame, and
the crowd was eventually dispersed
by cavalry and infantry.
Moscow, seat of the Russian boil
shevik government. is quiet pending
the proposed Princes Islands confer
ence. Some reports are that the boil
shevik leaders are spending money to
employ agitators to foment disorders
in Poland. Meanwhile Polish troops
are wedding out bo1shevism in Lithu-
ania and White Russia.
Evening star., 1919-02-24
OFFICIALLY TO BE KNOWN
AS INDUSTRIAL BOARD
Organization Formed by Secretary
RedfeId Will Stabilize Basic
Commodity Prices.

The board instituted by Secretary of
commodity prices has been officially
designated by the council of national
defense as the Industrial board of the
Department of Commerce. The full
personnel of the board, which will
number six mem bers, has not been an
nounced, although it is said to be as
sured that two of the members will
be Hugh Franey, representing labor,
and Thomas c, Powell. director Of
capital expenditures of the railroad
administration, as Representative of
the government" 1t already has been
announced that George N. Peek OF
Moline. Ill, will be chairman Of the
board.
An interchange of views on every
subject pertaining to price stabiliza-
ton, in the fullest possible manner,
will be sought the object Of which
will be to SO stabilize prices that
merchants and manufacturers will be-
gin buying. Representatives of the
basic industries will confer with the
board as soon as possible in order that
this program may go into effect
without delay.
IF these conferences result In
general agreement among the impor-
tant basic industries upon proper
prices and the bases for prices at
which sale will be made and this
agreement is approved by the board"
said an announcement of the council,
'.it is believed the announcement of
this fact will incline the nation to feel
justified in properly beginning buy
ing program.
THE effort should be wholly to elm
mate the abnormal, unbalanced situa-
ton that business has had and the in
fiated prices that have resulted and to
start upon a normal level, after which
industry can safely rely upon the law
of supply and demand. Reductions
from high prices to the proper level
should be made. as nearly as practi-
cable at the same time. in the various
industries"
Evening star., 1919-02-24
14-INCH GUNS PART IN WAR
TOLD BY ADMIRAL PLUNKETT

firing ceased.
Commenting on the work Of the
guns. Admiral Plunkett said observa-
tions made after the German retreat
showed that the bomoardment had
been most effective.
"The shell craters were remarkable
for their uniform size and great ex-
tent" he said. "One shot was SUI
ficient To completely wreck a railroad
line of three tracks for a distance of
at least 100 ieet, tearing up the rails
shatterinG the ties and blowing an
enormous crater in the roadbed.
Traffic was stopped completely. not
only during the firing. but from six
to ten hours each day after the firing
had ceased"
The batteries cost s2,6Sa.s7o. and.
with 400 proiectiles, the total outlay
was $3,337970, or less than the cost
of two destroyers. The guns at an
elevation of IS degrees could be fired
from the railroad mounts 24.2 miles
Evening star., 1919-02-24

The part played by American naval
guns in the fighting on the western
front during the closing days of the
war is told in a report made to the
Navy Department by Rear Admiral
Charles p. Plunkett. who commanded
the batteries. The report just made
public. gives a chronological ac-
count of the operation Of the big
14-inch, .5o-caliber guns, from the
time the plan. to place the rifles
originally designed for bsttleship
service, on land mounts was con-
ceived, to the cessation of hostilities.
Admiral Plunkett explained that the
last round fired by the guns was
timed by devices used by the gunners
so that it landed within the German
lines exactly one minute before II
o'clock on November II, at which hour
Evening star., 1919-02-24

the equals of anything afioat The
Indiana class of battleship was re-
garded as a daring experiment When
the Indiana first went to sea all on
board were impressed with the feel
Ing that she might turn over in a
heavy sea and go to the bottom
Although the old battleships are
still serviceable, and they were used
in the world war, they are obsolete,
and are therefore destined for the
naval morgue.
Evening star., 1919-02-24
IRELAND DEATH RATE HIGH.
Reported 10000 Die There Annual
ly-Many White Plague Victims.

DUBLIN, February 10 Correspond
ence of the Associated Press).-The
Irish death rate is now as high as 1t
was fifty years ago, the registrar gem
eral for Ireland states. Seventy thou
sand people die every year in Ireland,
and of these 10000 die from tubercu-
losis.
The enforcement OF tho public
health acts is not, as in othe coun-
tries, compulsory, and eminent med
ical authorities think that these laws
should be more strictly administered.
Evening star., 1919-02-24
Irish Linen Makers to Organize.

LONDON. February 5 Correspond
ence Of the Associated Press) Irish
linen manufacturers have decided to
form an organization to be known as
the Irish Linen Corporation and have
appropriated $45o,0oo to conduct propa-
ganda campaign in the United States
and England during the next three
years. In all, l16 manufacturers were
represented at the meeting in which
this action was taken During tho war
most Of them were making stypaane fab
nc.
Evening star., 1919-02-24
Cheers for Rabbi Krauskopf.

The convention rose to it's feet and
cheered several minutes when Rabbi
Krauskopf said that President will
sons declaration that small nations
shall have the right of if-govern-
ment will not die down" and not
even President Wilson himself can re-
call it.
With the adoption of the cardinals
resolution, Michael j. Ryan, Philadel-
phia, read the declaration of princi-
pies. which. he said, had been drawn
up by committee representing every
section of the United States.