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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-21

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the verdict that the route could be
called road in no sense Of the word.
1T was no road at ADJUST trail
which we followed for miles and
miles through the DESERT" he said.
From Los Angeles, up the coast,
his trip led to Portland, Mount Rain
Ter, Seattle, Vancouver and across
the state to Spokane. He has been on
the road since May and expects to stay
out till the snow flies, he told Mr.
Downer. From here the family will
visit the national parks and spend at
least a month on the return trip
home.
Mr.. Piggins says he averaged 10
miles to the gallon of gasoline. He
has travelled 10000 miles with his car
and one of his tires has original
equipment.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-21
GERMAN TRUCKS
TO Be EXAMINED
AND TESTED OUT
Automobile Engineers to Look
Into Construction and Test
Running Powers of Captured
Motor Vehicles.

Representatives of the Society of
Automobile Engineers, the National
Automobile Chamber of Commerce,
and the Motor and Accessory Manu-
facturers' association, in conference
with officers of the Motor Transport
corps of the American army, have
completed plans for the proposed re-
,, search investigation of the forty
seven German motor trucks recently
brought to this country by Lieut.. Col,
A. J. Slade under the terms Of the
armistice.
These trucks were selected by Col.
Slade from 1880 turned over by Ger
many to the United States under the
terms of the armistice. They repre-
sent the best available samples of
current German practice in truck con-
struction. The Motor Transport corps
felt that an investigation of these
trucks would be of great value both
to the industry and to the govern
ment and with this end in view made
preliminary plans for testing and ex-
aiming them, inviting cooperation Of
the industry in the matter
1t is conceded that the trucks are
quite remarkable in their efficiency
because they represent the best scien-
tific thought Germany was hard put
for many raw materials-rubber, for
| insta nce-yet her workmen turned
out these trucks that kept the army
supplied and the lines of communica-
! ton open
| The National Automobile Chamber
of Commerce and the Motor and
Accessory Manufacturers association
are already Issuing to their members
the credentials necessary for the ex-
animation of the trucks, for which
time limit of October Is has been set
1t will probably be desirable to
| determine the performance character
istic of some of the vehicles. The
matter is now being studied, but II
! Is suggested that a short road test
! be made on each truck in order ia
determine the fuel consumption per
mile and per ton mile. 1t Is hoped
also to make arrangements so that
tests will he made of the typical en-.
! gines, steering gear, transmission
rear axles and brakes. It is believed
also that some samples should be
taken Of the more important parts OF
each unit for the purpose of chemica
analysis II may be possible to de-
termine the physical properties o.
some of these parts. IF It can BIZ
obtained. the complete transmission
efficiency engine to rear wheels, will
be valuable. 1t is believed that such
a measurement will be more usefu
than the drawbar pull. Most Of the
German trucks of course, are fitted
with steel tires so that any drawbai
measurements would not compar
with American practice.
After general study has been mad,
OF the trucks, it has been suggested
that some of the important parts b,
lent to manufacturers who might max,
a closer study of such parts as tn,
engine. carburetor transmission ant
magnetic. 1t is possible that such al
arrangement might be worked out will
the understanding that q complete re
port of each study was to be mad
available to the Motor Transport corp
and to the industry In general.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-21
COOLING SYSTEM HINTS

If possible soft water, rain water Or
melted snow should be used in filling
the cooling system. Continual con-
densation causes a deposit of salts II
the water contains such minerals and
these deposits adhere to the inner sur
faces of the rediator metal reducing
the cooling efficiency of the system.
Water spilled in pouring it in the radi-
ator will sometimes put a magnetic
out Of commission, break a spark plug
porcelain or short circuit the electric
system. Carbonate of soda dissolved
in soft water one pound to a gallon,
and then poured into the cooling sys-
tenn while the engine is run for half
an hour. will clean out the sediment
that accumulates and clogs up the
tubes Of the radiator.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-21
TIRES ON
WINNING AUTOS IN
THE ST. PAUL RACES
Famous Speed Demon Puts Elk
perience of Years Into Cas-
ings That Bear Brunt Of
Hardest Driving.

Fred Horey, driving a Nash car
equipped with oldfield tires finished
first in the Minnesota State Fair
Sweepstakes at st. Paul, September 8.
Driving at a terrific clip he won han
Oily from a fast field. Three track
records were broken and all of them
by cars shod with tires built by the
company at Cleveland, Ohio, of which
Barney Oldfield, veteran race driver
is active president
The event was the nineteenth an
nual renewal Of the state fair races
ana was attended by 10000 speed fans
who crowded around the big st. Paul
oval.
The winner Of the race is q native Of
Chippewa Falls Wis, and a protegs Of
Barney Oldfield on the dirt tracks Of
the country.
In his years Of personal contact with
the Master Driver" Horey acquired a
big respect for Barney Oldfield and his
opinion affecting everything about rae
ing cars and racing car equipment. He
gave tangible evidence Of this faith in
in Barney Oldfield when he used his
tires in the st. Paul races.
For years one of the countrys best
dirt drivers, Horey has always been a
close follower of OldfieIS's methods.
Like many other drivers, he knew the
importance which Oldfield attached to
his tires in every race. The sound
ness Of "the master drivers" judgment
was proven at the Corona road races;
he rode the entire 800 miles without
a stop or showdown. "Oldfield Tires"
declares Horey. are the result Of just
such tire tests as these. Barney Old
field recommends them as the most
trustworthy tires built and that IL as.
surance enough for me-"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-21
!. q. Vincent Appointed to
Aviation Section Of Signal
Corps-Vice President Big
Company.
HAS FLYING STATUS
ca. Designer Of Liberty Aircraft
Engine-Saw Service as
Lieutenant Colonel-Accepts
Commission.

]. G. Vincent vice president OF en-
gineering of Packard Motor Car com
pany and co -designer of the Llperts
aircraft engine, has been commissioned
by the president colonel IN the Oh
Ulcers reserve corps of the United
States army The appointment is TO
the aviation section of the Signal
corps and specifies flying status.
Taking service with the army In
1917, Mr. Vincent was given the tenn
porary commission of major: later, he
was promoted to lieutenant colonel
for his signal services.
CONGRESS ACTS.
when the armistice was signed,
several of the regular army officers
expressed the hope that he would ac-
cept a commission in the reserve
corps, with the probable rank of ma
ior, which at that time was the high
est which the general staff could rec
occend. A recent enabling act by con-
Eress permitted his being commits
stoned colonel.
ACCEPTS HONOR.
IT am glad to accept this commits
sion because l believe the officers re-
serve corps offers the best opportun-
ity that peace time affords the citizen
for service to his country" said Col
onel Vincent. 1T is an effective means
of lining up for the government, in
times of peace, the men who, by spe-
cial training or talent, should be i'm
mediately available to the government
in time of war.
obviously, a complete organization
for war is impossible, and perhaps un-
desirable But our experience of the
last few years must have taught us
the value of a nucleus capable of rap
I'd expansion in both numbers and
abilities. The officers reserve corps
Joins with the regular establishment
and such other means rs the national
and stage governments can provide to
make this nucleus more comprehen-
slve.
"Then, think the corps offers men
who are interested in special lines that
from their nature are certain to be
called on in wartime the best pos
sihle way of keeping in touch with
government officials at work along the
same lines.
MANY BENEFITS.
Besides, there are the physical and
social benefits Joined to the patriotic
duty of service in this corps.
Il hope the young officers, especial
ly those who were in the air service,
will accept commissions in the reserve
corps. The 15-days service required
annually will prove good for them,
feeping them in practice and in touch
with developments. and good for the
country l hope to see the aviation Of
ficers reserve corps so active that
soon it will form an independent, So
cial organization, encouraging extra
training.
STUDIES AIRCRAFT.
Colonel Vincent counts himself par
ticularly fortunate in having In the
Packard'5 new aviation field, soon to
be formally dedicated, excellent facil-
tiles for maintaing and enlarging his
experience as practical pilot and aero
nautical engineer. He is employing
these facilities, and devoting a great
deal OF his time, to experimental air
creft engineering development in the
infarart
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-21
NUMEROUS HEADLIGHT
LAWS ARE CONFUSING

Headlights are becoming a more
important part OF an automobile each
year" says Mr.. Coffin of Coffin &
Beglan, Hupmobile distributor. mot
only from practical standpoint, but
as safety first feature.
Ordinances regulating headlight use
have been passed in many cities and
states, though not all uniform in their
provisions. Consequently a motorist
on touring trip must comply with
numerous regulations, which owing to
their variety perplex and confuse the
average tourist.
ADJUSTABLE LIGHTS
"Hupmobile owners are fortunate in
having their headlights SO arranged
as to turn either sideways and up or
down, depending on the particular
lighting required.
by loosening the headlight support
bolt nut the headlight may be turned
towards the ditch or the center of the
road depending upon the nature of the
road. The headlight is SO bracketed to
the fender that 1t may be adjusted to
throw the light on the road immediate
ly in front of the car. or a considerable
distance ahead for country driving.
WIDE RANGE.
"A DINNER coil. In a very accessible
position, may be changed to another
coil Of different resistance strength,
thus giving wide range of dim lights
in addition to bright headlights.
In addition the lamp bulbs may be
quickly focused by an outside adjust
ment.
THE combination of these features
gives Hupmobile owner assurance
that he can comply with the various
laws he encounters in his travels, and
increases the safety and pleasure Of
night drivinge
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-21
lighting PLANTS ARE
PROv|NGBOON TO THE FARMERS
Wife ALONG WITH AUTOMOBILES
Irksome Toll Minimized by
Modern Home PIants--WiIlys
Organization Brings Value to
Attention of Country.

The farmers wife, after generations
Of irksom toll, 10 coming into her
own
With the universal adoption Of the
automobile and the more recent per-
lection of individual electric lighting
and power plants, her homo life has
undergone an epochal change.
tached itself to woman's place In rural
life, long has been proverbial. Re-
moved from the city the country wom-
an for the most part was without the
scope Of those many advantages which
during the last century, have come
through invention and development
BORN TO WOMAN.
veloping the reaper and binder. the
gasoline engine, the tractor, the truck
and othr machinery to aid the farmer
in increasing the acreage and produce
ton of his land, it did nothing of vital
importance to relieve the work Of the
farmers wife. She still was forced
to adhere to methods which came into
vogue In the time Of her grandmother.
For the most part she churned by hand
washed by hand, swept by hand and
sewed by uncertain light. The result
was that she grew old before her time
and enjoyed mono of the pleasures to
which she rightfully was entitled.
No development OF the era has done
,nl, %N
as the modern electric lighting and
power plants
With the perfection of these a de-
cided change has been wrought in
her daily life. Where once she bent
over a tub she now has q power wash
er. The hand churn she has discarded
for one operated by en- electric mo-
tor. The old broom has been sup
planted by a vacuum cleaner. The
smoking oil lamp has been replaced by
an electric portable. The sewing ma
chine and milk separator are now
equipped with motors. The ironing is
done by electricity. There Is modern
sanitary plumbing and running water
in the house-improvemen that may
be traced directly to the new plants
which furnish the necessary power for
pumping
HAVE CITY COMFORTS.
For the first time the women folks
Of the farm are living like their city
cousins.
The recent announcement and DEM
onstrations of new electric lighting
and power plant, known as WHY'S
Light, by the Electric Auto-Life cor
poration of Toledo, has done much to
bring the potential value of these mod :
ern home electric systems to the atten-
ton of the farmer. Through an ex-
tensive distributor and dealer organ.
| ization and by means of a concerted
campaign of publicity. The WHY'S
| Light division of the Auto-Lite cor
poration, is furthering the universal
adoption of electric light and power in
the rural districts.
| The WHY'S Light plant IS said to
have been particularly designed for ru
raj homes. The compactness and sim
plicity of its design, together with the
simplicity, quietness and economy OF
it's operation, made possible by the
! WHY'S knight sleeve-valve engine, are
described as among the outstanding
exclusive features which make this
home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-07
TO STOP LEAGUE
 IN CONGRESS

Paris, March 7-(By The Associat- ed Press)-If the Irish question is not settled by the Peace Conference, friends of Ireland will stop ratifca- tIons of the League of Nations in the American Congress, Sean O'Ceal- laigh (John O'KeIly), the delegate of the provisional Irish republic to the Peace Conference. declared In state ment today. He expressed doubt that any League of Nations could be formed and said that the Irish have spoken gently" to President Wilson long enough.
 We can stop ratification of thia League of Nations in Congress if the Irish question is not settled" tho Irish delegate declared. "It is my opinion that there will be no League of Nations, at any rate, there will be no peace in Europe because Ireland will fight, and the world knows that Ireland can fight.
 We believe we are powerful enough in America to make President Wilson enforce the principles outlined in his peace plan concerning the right of nations to dispose of themselves We have pleaded and spoken gently to  him long enough. The time has come for acts.''
 O'Ceallaigh added that no reply had been received from the members of the American peace delegation asking that Ireland's case he heard. except a simple acknowledgement from Cen eraI Bliss. He added:
 ''The others failed to grant me the courtesy usually bestowed by gentle men when receiving a letter, even from beggars, and God knows we are not besgars.'
 O'Ceallaigh, who is a small man of energetic appearance, spoke with out elation, but without bitterness, concerning the amnesty granted to Sim Feiners in England, saying:
 ''It is not too soon. These men have been in jail for nine and one half months without charge being made against them. England was the last of the belligerent countries to grant amnesty to political prison CTS. It is not record to be proud @f"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-07
LORD LANSDOWNE
 MAKES PROTEST
Regards Food Situation With Dismay-Catas-
 trophe Imminent.

London, Thursday March 6-Dis- cussing the food situation in Central Europe in the House of Lords today, Marquis Landsdowne asked how long the process of turning the screw was to continue. He said he regard ed the position Of Central Europe with dismay.''
 We seem to be rapidly approach ing a catastrophe which may prove the most disastrous in the history of the world" he declared.
 If the blockade is not relaxed" said Baron Parmoor," famine will seize the peoples of Central Europe, and that would be the most fearful crime in history
 The Earl of Crawford chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, replying for the government. said that the pro bIem is in the hands of the Supreme Economic Council at Paris. which has taken steps to send food to Ger many.
 "The tonnage demanded from Ger many by the Allies has not been forthcoming however" he said. And this is significant"
 He made no attempt to explain the failure of Germany to turn over the ships asked for, but said he hoped that within 8 few weeks measures will be taken to stave off the inn bending disaster
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-07
STRONGLY FAVOR REGULATION
 OF JITNEYS
Judiciary Committee Sends Measure to Roads and
 Bridges Committee.

Hartford, March 7.-The Judiciary committee has sent to the roads. bridges and rivers committee the bill which was offered to place regulation of passenger carrying, and public ser vice vehicles with the public utilities. The committee had a hearing and found sentiment was strongly in favor. of local regulation of jitneys, mainly because of local traffic problems, and need of local supervision of the vehi- cles and the drivers There was gen. timent also in favor of requiring vehicle drivers to have personal lia- bility bonds and the vehicles to be covered by indemnity bondn to pro- tect those who use them.
 The judiciary committee will report unfavorah1y the boxing mission bill.
 Favorable reports to the Senate were on the Morris code bill relating to taxation, on increases for assistant clerks and other changes in the New Haven court, authorizing towns and boroughs to contract with an adjoin- ing community in disposal of sewa ge through an existing sewer system; authorizing New Haven to accept land for park purposes from the Geometri- cal Tool O., on a bill bearing upon 8 bond given by 8 husband to support his wife and family after conviction for neglect, the selectmen being able to provide relief up to the amount of the bond. At present the select men have to sue against the bond for money expended in relief.
 An incorporation bill reported re- Quires that the name of every cor poration hereafter formed shall be such as to distinguish 1t from any other corporation organized under the laws of the state and from any other corporation engaged in the same bus mess.
 UnfavorabIe report was made on a group of vaccination bills, one of which was designed to remove the requirement. that children in attend ance at public school must have been vacclnated.
 UnfavorabIe on 8, bill to create 8 board of plumbing inspectors.
 Unfavorable on a general bill to regulate the sale and having in ones possession narcotics of any kind, and on changes of the laws relating to os- teopathy.
 To save the labor employment ex- changes which the state council of defense has maintained end which are regarded as important agencies in dealing with unemrpyment during the reconstruction per Vod' Governor Holcomb today apTea19d to the Gen - eral Assembly. H. urged immediate action which in effect was ., request for money to maintain the council of defense and it's activities.
 In transmitting 8 massa ge to the House with a reGort- on the State nf nTl Holcomb called attention to the CO., operation of the council with the LContinued On rage Eieven)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-07
Whiskey Scented Car No Proof Driver Was
 Drunk; Girl Killed

That Florence Seino came to her death from injuries received in an automobile collision accidentally Is the verdict of Coroner John J. Phe- Ian. The 1S-yearold girl died March 1 at the Bridgeport hospital from traumatis.n,
 About midnight of February IS, she, with eight others, were being driven from a dance at Sokol hall Travelling along Arctic street at rate Of speed of 15 miles an hour, the automobile driven by Thomas Carey and owned by Howard Christopher, both of Bridgeport. in which wers four men and four girls, among whom was the deceased, turned into Noble avenue and colIided with a north bound trolley car in charge of Edward Cuddy and Burton Cronk, The inn pact caused the Steino girl to be thrown against a fire plug which caused the injuries from which she died.
 Although there was a strong smell of whiskey emanating from the lap robes in the car and whiskey bottles and glasses found in the car after the accident. the coroner has no evidence showing that the driver was intoL- cated,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-07
BOAT DRILL
 ON STEAMER

On Board the U. g. S. George Wash ington, March 7.---By Wireless to The Associated Press) )---Preeiden Wilson's rest this morning was cut short by the sounding of a general alarm srr1rlontrBg all hands to the boats to abandon ship. The signal for the boat drill came at nine o'clock and the President arose and escorted Mrs Wilson to their boat. He ad- 3uste6l her Nfe-belt and his own and stood quietly by until the drill was completed.
 President Wilson was greatly inter ested in the result of the election in the 22nd Pennsylvania. congressional district, the returns having been re- ceived by wireless from Secretary of the Navy Daniels and J. P. TumuFty, the Presidents secretary.
 The President today sent a, wireless message to William J. Bryan, who has been ill.
 The weather cleared today and the sea was smooth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-07
GREAT VEL COME
 FOR EDWARDS
Thousands Give Him Ova- tion-Makes Address Be
 fore Legislature.

Hartford, Conn, March 7-Major General Clarence R. Edwards, com mander of the 26th (Yankee) division in the fercest of the fighting In France in which American troops were engaged, received a warm wei come in Hartford today, coming here from Boston at noon. The 102nd United States Infantry of which all Connecticut Is proud because when it left the state it was composed largely of Connecticut men, and the 101st Machine Gun Battalion, com posed mostly of Hartford men and commanded throughout by Hartford officers, form a part of the 26th. He came as the guest of Troop B, Vel fare Association, and of the city He was given luncheon at the Hartford club and afterward addressed the legislature in joint session. Tonigh: he is to speak at Foot Guard hall.
 There were thousands on the streets when General Edwards rode in a motor car from the railroad station to the Hartford club and many more thousands to cheer and applaud when he was escorted by hundreds of soldiers, ex-and active to the capitol following the luncheon. Connecticut State Guard commands also formed a part of the escort
 The soldiers in line were, many of them, men who had seen service over seas; others were those who had got ten further than camps. All were commanded by Major Morgan G. BuIkley, Jr.. commanding the 101st in France, a veteran of Chateau Tvhter1-y and Belleau Wood from an invaHds home some weeks ago. Lieutenant former commander of the 101st and later on Pershing's staff, was General Edwards personal aid today
 At the luncheon Mayor Richard J. Ktnsella welcomed him in the name of the city. Others at the table were Governor Marcus H. Holconb, Lieu tenant Governor Clifford B. Wilson, AdJutant General George M Cole, Major General Lucien F. Burpee. C. 5. G.; James F. Walsh. speaker of the I3so'lres: former Senator Morgan G. Bukeley, Chief Justice Samuel O. Prentice, Justice George w. Wheeler, former Governor Frank B. Weeks, Major Morgan G. Buikeley. Jr, Major John ". Hyatt, personal aide to Gen eTal Edwards, and lieutenant Colonel James d. Howard