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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR THE AUTOMOBILES

cylinder does not completely fill the
vacuum created in the explosion
chamber by suction of the piston on
a downward stroke, resulting in OIL
being drawn past the piston rings.
10. The same electrical machine can
be used for either a motor or a gen.
orator, and is used for starting and
generating in some systems. When
it is driven by gears, shaft or chain,
or some means other than electricity.
it creates current which may be used
for battery charging and lighting.
When it is driven by electricity it is
used as a starting motor for the car.
This Weeks Questions.
i. Does driving a car in second
speed injure the motor if driven for
any length of time? What rules
should be followed if such driving is
necessary?
2. What is a cause OF a short cir
cult in a starting motor?
3. Is it necessary to signal before
turning to the right, as is done when
turning to the left?
4. What is remedy for flooded
cylinders resulting in hard starting?
5. What is the position of the spark
when driving about twenty-five miles
per hour?
6. Can distilled water, be used after
standing a considerable length of
time?
Z. When going down hill is it ad-
visable to switch off the ignition?
s. What is the trouble with car
which will not stand on hill with
gears and clutch engaged, motor ST.
lent and emergency brakes set?
9. What is meant by the term
pumping?
10. What per cent of the gasoline
produced in 1919 was consumed in
that year?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01

In spite of the popular understand
ing, the auto steering gear seldom
goes wrong-almost never-if proper
care is given to it's fabrication and
locking devices, according to H. Cliff
ford Brokaw. technical director of the
West Side Y. NJ. c. A. Auto Schools,
New York city
The usual steering gear consists OF
a steering column or rod mounted III
a tube with a handwheel on the upper
end Mounted on this wheel are usual
ly the spark control and throttle le-
vers, which operate through the steer
ing column. On the lower end or the
steering post is usually worm gear
which works into another gear o
sector. This in turn is attached py
suitable levers or linkage to the
steering knuckle.
Many Points to Be fabricated.
There are many points to be lu-
bricated regularly. They diner SO
much that the owners should reIer 70
the manufacturers instruction oooh'
which gives explicit information cor
corning fabrication. II this is fol-
lowed implicitly there should be lit
tie or no trouble, but without proper
fabrication the steering apparatus
will work hard and wear badly.
The principal points of wear are
IN the gears at the lower euuS u @iiO
knuckles. They have little motion
but it is constant. and there is con-
siderable racking. In most cases
where there is sector 1t is mouh.eo
on an eccentric to take up play oc
casioned by wear. In other forms IL
is necessary to loosen both gears ana
turn them around SO that the prlnci-
pal wear come in a different place.
Driver Usually "GOes Wrong"
The only way in which the steer
ing gear could go wrong, if properly
fabricated. would be for the lock nuts
on the different bolts to work loose,
allowing them to drop out or for some
part to break But when you read in
the papers that "the steering gear
went wrong" ninety-nine times out
of 100 it was the driver who went
wrong" and not the steering gear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01
No More.

From the Detroit News
Bibls-I used to be a regular WIS.,
itor to that doctors office.
BubbS-I didn't know you were
sick.
Bibbs-I wasn't, but I started a Sc
rial story In a magazine l found in
the docs office and l went every day
until 1 finished it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01
Nothing New to Him.

From the Detroit News.
Fortune Teller-And. above all, sir.
you must beware a tall, heavy-set
lady with blue eyes
Client-A white hat and blue dress
thank you, l knew that beforehand
that's my wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01
Bad Selection.

From the Detroit News.
Edwin-Which'n we see? There's
an awfully funny Charley Chaplin
at the Bijou. You'll split your sides.
Then there's "Shrieking Souls" at the
Scarehead. It'll make your hair stand
on end.
Angelin-Can't you think of some
thing else? I'm wearing my new
georgette waist and I've just had a
permanent wave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01
A Finished Job.
rom the Detroit News.

Mrs. Hammer-KnoxI claim to be
very fair minded. l always investi-
gate a persons character before oon-
demning it.
Her Best Friend-Of course you do
dear. You can then condemn it so
much more thoroughly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01

Willie-Pa?
Pa-YeS.
Willie-Teacher says we're here to
help others.
Pa-Of course, we are.
Willie-Well. what are the others
here for?-The New Majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01
FEW AUTO ACCIDENTS DUE
TO DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR

Blaming it on the steering gear is
only sort of camouflage for careless
ness. neglect, Ignorance or sheer fool
ishnesS. The owner ought to learn
just how the steering gear is made
and how it works. that he may be
guilty of none of these indictments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01

She Cat swell function)-I barely
got here.
He (observantly)-So I see-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-01
A Possible Trouble.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Muggins-It's strange that wigwag
doesn't succeed. He seems TO have
no difficulty in catching on. .Ss
Buggins-Maybe the trouble 10 BE
doesn't know when to let go.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
OFFICE IS
DECLARED VACANT
(Bv Associated Press)

LOS ANGELES. Calf. Aug. ga
proclamation pronouncing vacant the
governorship of the northern district
of Lower California was received here
today from Mexico City. according to
an announcement by Eduardo Ruiz,
representative in Los Angeles Of the
de facto Mexican government.
MEXICALI, Lower California, Aug
3.-Military preparations against a
threatened attempt by the Mexican
federal government to wrest control of
Lower California from Governor Can
tu, continues active today while con-
ferences between Governor Cantu and
representatives. of Provisional Presi-
dent de La Huerta were continued ip
efforts to compose the the points at
issue without bloodshed.
No statement has been made regard
ing results OF conferences already held
but during the conferences, military
preparations for the defense of the
territory against the proposed inva-
sion by federal troops progressed
Comment on military preparations
was refused by Governor Cantus Off
GERS for strategic reasons.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
ALL IRELAND TO Be
UNDER MARTIAL LAW
(By Associated PreSs)

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Duties of crown
tribunals in Ireland will be taken over
by courtmartial, even to the extent
of settling civil disputes, infliction of
fines and the finding of accused per-
sons over to keep the peace under
the terms of the new Irish bill, which
was made public this morning
Military courts will also take over
the duties Of coroners, and will have
the power to decide cases without
jury. In trials for crimes punishable
by death, however. one person who
need not be an officer, shall sit as one
of the judges. He must be appointed
by the Viceroy from a list approved
by the Lord Chancellor of Ireland of
the Lord Chief Justice of England.
The courts will be given the power
to compel witnesses to attend hear
ings and enforce orders for the pre-
sentation of documents. Persons con-
victed by them may be imprisoned in
any part of Great Britain.
The bill makes provision for eXc,ud-
ing Ulster from the " 'rking of the
law by stipulating til 4 it shall be
effective in the whole or any part of
Ireland.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
WHEAT SWINGS UP
IN CHICAGO MARKET
(By Associated PreSs)

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-Wheat made
steep advance in price today as a re-
suit Of increased speculative buying
stimulated by European war talk.
In a little more than an hour an ex-
treme upward swing of Is cents a
bushel had taken place. March de-
livery touching $3.50 as against $2.15
at yesterdays finish.
Later the market jumped still high
er and before midday had scored 16h
cents gain, December delivery reach
ing a top level or $229A compared
with $2.13R. Then a set back O. more
than ensued
Something like old time spirit was
shown in the pit. The market bound
ed upward again toward the last and
closed nervous at virtually the topmost
point of the day with March 2.32R, a
net advance of 171a cents a bushel.
December climbed to $3.50, but fin
ished at 1929, an almost sheer as
cent Of 151ac.
The close was nervous, 1872 to
171a net higher with December and
March $2.31h.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ACTIVITIES SET OUT
BY SUPREME KNIGHT

NEW YORK, Aug. 3-Farreaching
in reconstruction, educational and pat
riotic work were detailed to the dele
gates attending the 3Sth supreme con-
vention of the order here today, by
the supreme knight James A. Fla
herty.
1--WE have placed more than 100000
men in employment without cost to
them" he said, "and each man at a
living wage. By this work, l believe
we have saved our country some of
the distressing scenes that have been
witnessed in the metropolises of the
nations who participated in the war.
Throughout the period of demobil-
ization," he declared, the knights of
Columbus were close to the men help
ing them with their problems, serv-
ing them in every usual way we could
devise"
Tens of thousands of former serv-
ice men and women were benefited
by the orders educational campaign,
the supreme knight said. Five hun
dred veterans are receiving college
educations in representative univer-
stiles.
Has 73 Schools in system
The K. of G. school system has
grown from one to 73 schools within
~ months and will grow to 200
schools before the end of the year.
Teachers are paid 25 per cent more
than the public school rate. he said.
and this policy will be continued The
ultimate aim of the order is to in
augurate a system of 500 self sustain
ing night schools. These schools
will be thrown open to civilians for
nominal fees.
Lecturers in their campaign against
BoIshevism have addressed two mil
lion persons in 700 cities. These lee
turers, he said, "have converted tens
of thousands of young people tending
to theoretic radicalism back to the
ways of common sense. We shall con-
tinue this work so long as there is
need for it, and there will be need
for a long time"
Mr.. F'laherty said the Knights had
experienced an unusual growth in
membership, the most distinguished
acquisitions in the past year being
King Albert and Cardinal Mercier of
Belgium.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
RO0SEvElT'S WESTERN
TOUR WILL END IN
INDIANAPOLIS, AUG. 81

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-The complete
itinerary of the western speaking tour
Of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic
vice president candidate, beginning in
Chicago. Aug. II, and ending in Indian
apolis, Aug. 81, was announced at
Democratic national headquarters here
today.
The tour will be made in a special
car. He will speak daily. He will be
accompanied by two speakers of ma
tional reputation, one distinguished
and forceful woman speaker of the
west" who has not been named.
DAYTON, O., Aug. 3.-State and per-
scnal affairs had precedence today be-
fore Governor Cox, following compile,
ton of arrangements for next
Saturdays ceremonies to notify him
formally Of his democratic presidential
nomination.
No visitors had engagements before
the latter part of the week and by that
time the governor hoped to have all
state and personal business out of the
way, to devote himself to completion
of the Democratic campaign organiza-
ton and to conferences with many
democratic leaders coming for the
nOtlnCatlOn.
" Franklin D. Roosevelt. the vice
presidential nominee is to be Governor
Cox's guest for the notification. AL
though the Governor had hoped to at
tend Mr.. Roosevelt's notification Aug
9, at Hyde Park, N. Y, conferences
next week with party leaders on cam
paign plans and arranging his own
speaking itinerary may preclude the
trip to the Roosevelt event.
May Go to East First.
The presidential nominee plans to
spend most of next week here clean
ing up party and personal affairs, to
start his first extensive speaking trip
week after next, probably in North
ern New York and New England after
addressing the Ohio Democratic con-
yention at Columbus, Aug II.
Today was the first registration day
for the Ohio primary elections, Aug
10, but having a residence in a coun-
try township where Trails End is
situated, Governor Cox is not required
to register
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
P0NzI FACES A LONG
LINE OF N0TEH0LDERS;
CLAM0R FOR RETURNS

BOSTON, Aug. 3.-The line Of an.
xious noteholders in the $50 per cent
in 80 days" investment proposition Of
Charles Ponzi, who claims to have
made millions by foreign exchange
operations, began to form outside the
offices of his Securities Exchange
company long before daylight today,
clamoring for the return of their
money.
The first claimant apr -ared at the
rear entrance in Pi alley. formerly the
old "Ben-in-Hand" bar, at 3 a. m. He
held note for $1,000, which under
the terms Of Ponzis agreement, was
to have returned a profit of $500 if
held for maturity. The investor said
he had decided to pass up his profit
and take his principal back.
Many Others Arriving.
This early conner had no chance to
get lonesome, for soon after he had
taken his station, other note holders
began to arrive. A score were on hand
by o'clock and as the usual opening
hour of 9 o'clock approached. the line
grew rapidly, giving every indication
of the biggest crowd Of creditors since
Ponzi began paying back money more
than a week ago. Many of those in
line were from other New England
cities where the Securities Exchange
company had maintained branch Of
fices. Managers Of some of the
branches had announced that 48 hours
notice was required before any money
could be withdrawn. explaining that
the delay was necessary in order that
funds might be obtained from the
head offices in Boston, and investors
in many instances preferred to take
day off and come to Boston for their
money rather than wait. Most of the
early arrivals said they were holders
of unmatured notes.
Ponzi, in a statement again asserted
that his business was solvent and that
he was prepared to meet all demands.
He estimated that up to last night he
had paid out about $3,500,000 since
the run began
He asserted that he would have
millions left, after meeting all obli-
cations. and that he was still consider
ing the offer of a New York banker.
whom he did not name, to buy his
business.
'The banker and his French part
ners." Ponzi said, will have a con-
ference with me today"
Audit to Require Days.
Edwin l.. Pride, the auditor appoint
ed by United States Attorney Daniel
j. Gallagher to investigate Ponzi's ac
counts, said it would require several
days more to complete work on the
books. Mr.. Pride announced that he
had found no indication of criminality
as far as his investigation had gone.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
LLOYD AND REDS MAY
Be GIVEN new TRIAL
lis front porch, and (beIow) shaking

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-William Bross
Lloyd and 19 other members of the
communist labor party were today
under prison sentences ranging from
one to five years. having been found
guilty of sedition.
Lloyd and two other members were
under fine of $4,000 and two under
$1,000 fine, in addition to their prison
terms. The men were convicted last
night of violation of the state law re-
lating to sedieion.
A motion for a new trial was grant
ed and the hearing set for Sept. 25.
Three women, indicted at the same
time as Lloyd and his associates are
awaiting a separate trial. They are
Margaret Prevey. Akron, O.. Helen
Judd, Chicago, and Clara Rofsky, Of
Chicago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
Final Payment Made on
Bridge; Cost S235, 900

Final payments to the contractor,
Isaac Smith, for the construction of
the concrete Main street bridge over
the Whitewater river, Richmond,
were made by the county Tuesday.
The final payment on contract totaled
S16,633.12 and. in addition. S5,929. 25
was paid to the contractor for addi-
tional work
A total of s22O,O6O75 has been paid
out to the contractor for the new
bridge. Payment is yet to be made to
the engineer who supervised the con-
struction of the bridge, John Mueller.
The appropriation for the bridge was
S235 900, and, it is expected, the total
costs involved will approximate that
sum.
Mr. Smith has purchased the tenn
porary bridge over the river at Main
street, paying $500 for it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
HARDING. SHOWS HE'S
A NEWSPAPER MAN;
MAY GET OFF PORCH
(By Associated PreSS)

MARION, O., Aug. 3-Senator Hard
ing. the Republican presidential nom
inee, is going to prove to the public
that he is a real printer. Today he
threw aside his coat. rolled up his
sleeves and made up the first page
of his paper, while motion picture ma
chimes recorded his actions.
May Get OFF Front Porch.
To what extent Senator Harding
may deviate from the front porch cam
paign policy has not yet been determ-
ined. although the impression prevails
among the leaders that there will be
some speeches made outside of Ohio.
mo cAe in authority has said there
woulG under no circumstances be any
deviation from the front porch cam
rdign," Senator Harry S. New, of In
diana, chairman of the speakers bu-
reau of the national campaign commit
tee, stated today after a conference
with the candidate. ut may well be
that occasion may arise that he may
speak elsewhere, but this is for the
future to determine"
Senator New declared that no places
or dates for Senator Harding to speak
have been made. and that plans, places
tirely unauthorized. Harry M. Daugh-
erty, the senator's pre-convention man
ager also was i'll conference with the
nominee today.
Between conferences Senator Hard
ing was completing his second front
porch campaign speech, which he will
deliver tomorrow afternoon to a dele.
cation of Wayne county, Ohio, Repub-
licanS.
CHICAGO, Aug. 3-Miss Adah Eliza
beth Bush, Of Indianapolis, arrived
today to take charge of the Repub-
lican campaign throughout the coun-
try as regards women's activities. She
was introduced at Republican cam
paign headquarters here by Mrs. Har-
riet Taylor Upton, of Canton, O., vice
chairman of the executive committee
of the Republican national committee
here.
Republican national committeeman,
past and present, will sit in Chicago
with senat tors and congressman as an
advisory board to help direct the cam
paign for Senator Harding and Gov
ernor Coolidge, it was announced to-
day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
July Was Cool aid Dry;
Vossler'S Records Proclaim

Noon temperatures during the
month of July averaged five or six
degrees below normal, according to
the pumping station records. The us
ual average for the month is 651a, but
this year. the average stopped around
CO.
Rainfall was not so far from nor
NAL. During the month 35S inches
were recorded. The usual average is
3.S5. The first few days of August
have been remarkably cool, but not
much different than some of the cool
days recorded in past years. Mon
days minimum showed the mercury
down to As degrees. Warmer weather
is promised by Weatherman Moore, To-
cal forecaster.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
Sparrow is GiUen 5000
Funeral by His Mourners
(By Associated Press)

NEWARK, N. j., Aug. 8. - The
scriptural assurance that sparrows
shall not fall unnoticed was given
tangible application to a pet canary
bird today. Jimmie, the little song
ster, chOked to death yesterday on a
watermelon seed and so grief stricken
was his owner, Emidio Russomanno, a
65-year-old cobbler. that friends con-
tributed 5000 for a funeral, including a
hearse five mourners' coaches and a
Is piece band.
"He sang, ah! so sweet, like Car
uso," sobbed the cobbler as the little
plush lined casket, probably II inches,
was lowered into the grave He plans
to erect a monument later.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
NO MORE PADDED CARS
FOR NEW YORK OFFICIALS s

of the use of taxicabs for New York
City officials, who have hitherto had
individual motor cars assigned to
them, furnished the occasion today for
Mayor Hylan to review in the city
hall plaza the procession of cars to be
used. The new system was suggested
by Grover A. Whalem, commissioner
Of plant and structures, who has fig
ured a saving Of 9S2 hours a year for
each car over the former individual
car system. ,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
MEET AND ADJOURN,
(By Associated Press)

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, Aug
3.-Delegates to the Democratic un-
official state convention effected a
temporary organization, listened to
the keynote speech of the temporary
chairman, Frank H. Mott, of Chautau-
qua, and adjourned until p. m.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
HOUSES OF MORGAN TO BE
PLACED UNDER ONE ROOF
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Aug. 3.-The vast en-
terprises of J. P. Morgan and COM
pany, in this city, will be grouped
under one roof, it was learned today.
through the firms acquisition of the
Mills building at Broad and Exchange
place. This structure, which for near
ly so years has been one of the most
notable properties in the down town
financial district, will be replaced with
q 33 story office building. The prop
erty adjoins the present Morgan bank
ing house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
REMEMBER DAY NURSERY
WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

Home gardeners! Send your sur
plus fresh vegetables to the Day
Nursery, 207 North Twelfth street,
for the use of Richmonds children.
There are many Of you in Rich
mond who have a surplus of fresh
things for the season has been an
unusually good one, and you can't
find better place to send them.
The Day Nursery feeds many
Richmond children each day. It's
good work and activity on the part
of the children is known by every
Richmond person. A few persons
have been sending vegetables and
many more are urged to do so.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
Mail plane, Carrying
Rickenbacher. Crashes

OMAHA. Nebr.. Aug. 3.-Plane No
of the mail trail blazing squadron
en- it's way from New York to San
Francisco, crashed into a house while
endeavoring to make a getaway here
today. and fell to the ground
Aside from a shaking up, occupants
of the plane escaped injury. The plane
was wrecked.
The plane was piloted by Captain
H. E. Hartney and carried Eddie Rick
enbacker and two others.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-03
Omer Locklear, Daredevil
Of Air, Killed in Crash
,By Associated Press)

tBy ASSOCIATED Press)
LOS ANGELES, Calf, Aug. 3.-An
investigation was started today by the
cononers office of the deaths of Lieu
tenant Omer Locklear and Lieutenant
Milton Elliott, aviators whose airplane
last night crashed to the ground near
Hollywood without having righted
from tailspin started at height Of
1000 feet.
Locklear, known as a daredevil, was
performing by searchlight in an ex-
hibition, when the fatal accident oc-
Cured.