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The diamond drill., 1920-10-30

Gundstrom Garage. labor. tank s5.55
Marshal Wells Co. services !. 42.25
1. Harvey, supplies ....... 7.05
Judson Mining Co, supplies :. 1876
I'd. Arcands. labor ........ 5000
Alpha Light. Co, !. & p ...... 171.S2
Pete Assist, labor ............ 1000
Hoilister Ming. CO.. sup .... 1898
Deze kkroyoni, labor ..... 62.05
Martin Dahlgren. labor ..... 4.65
Bill Dahlgren, labor .... 4.65
diamond Drill. printing ...... 1850
VIM. Equist. salary .......... $500
Dave Leonard. salary ........ 1900
The diamond drill., 1920-10-30

Moved by Johnson and seconded by
DeAmisis that bills be allowed as read
and orders drawn on treasurer for
same. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned on motion.
r. p. Weeks, Clerk.
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y
Uren that township purchase strip or
land 20 feet wide, along the east line
OF the NV Ia of the Sc l-2 OF section
2-42N-Range 33 West for Highway pur
poses. Motion carried.
On motion meeting adjourned.
Frank Kazilek. Clerk.
The diamond drill., 1920-10-30

pirs or dealers In hot-water bottles
and inner tubes. Conversation reveal
ed the fact that they knew very little
about either. What the State Police
wanted TO know was why the base.
ball chest-protector was filled with air
and why the inner tubes were inflat-
cd and the hot-water bottles filed. In
vestigation revealed the fact that all
were loaded with whisky. About a
dozen small bottles OF the liquor were
also found concealed in the car. A
State Trooper is seen holding up a
section OF inner tube and two hot
water bottles. The baseball protect
or which he is wearing is filled with
whisky. as well as the gasoline and.
oil can beside him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
U. S. HIGHWAY SYSTEM !.
OF INTEREST TO STATES

From American Motorist.
Congress Is made up Of representa-
tives from forty-eight states. A certain
number Of these states wherein popula-
ton and wealth have accumulated pay
substantial part Of the federal taxes.
1t Ii true that these taxes are frequently
paid on wealth which does not exist in
the states in which the taxpayer resides.
Hence the state does not always deserve
the credit for such wealth, but the fact
still remains that the owner lives and
votes in the state through which the
tax filters into the national Treasury.
Federal aid to road building has been
employed judiciously in certain states
and very badly In others. Unfortunately
the law does not compel the states to
function as states, and in consequence
one Of two things was done with the
federal money in some Of the states:
1t was matched by money from the rich
counties or it was distributed piecemeal
among all the counties.
Those states which pay a large bulk
OF the federal taxes are inclined to
favor q national system Of highways,
and they are becoming increasingly OPP
posed to the dissemination of federal
money on all sorts Of road projects and
on disconnected systems of highways
Those who advocate such practices
should bear in mind that the more pro-
gressive roads states are sufficiently
strong to prevent their continuation.
II the premises are correct-and we
believe they are-that the richer and
older and more thickly populated states
shall give Of their plenty to the lesser
developed and less wealthy and less
populated ones through the federal
Treasury-in other words. that the
strong shall help the weak-the same
thing ought to hold good in regard to
the state itself in relation to its rich
and poor counties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
VIRGINIA STRONGLY
BACKS GOOD ROADS
Counties as Well as Cities
Record Votes in Favor
of Amendment.

RICHMOND, Va, December -
Complete figures on the vote for ana
against the good roads amendment TO
the Constitution in the election on
November show that the amendment
carried by the overwhelming majority
of 62,357. A total Of 160,255 voters
passed on the amendment. of whom
111.306 favored removing the inhibi-
ton in the constitution, while only
$3.50 opposed the change in the
states organic law.
In the counties the vote in favor
of the amendment was 64.423. with
42,570 against. In other words, six
ty out Of every 100 voters in rural
Virginia who went to the polls on
election day voted in favor OF the
amendment.
OF the 100 counties. only nineteen
are recorded as having voted against
the amendment. Augusta county re-
turned the largest majority against
the amendment, the vote there being
500 for and 1885 against. The result
there was expected by advocates of
good roads.
voters who recorded their opinions in
the matter voted in favor Of the
amendment, the vote being 1888 for
and only 6,379 against.
Regarded rs Impressive.
Good roads people here regard as
particularly impressive the heavy vote
given the amendment in the couties-
1t had been anticipated that the cities
would give substantial majorities for
the amendment. 1t was not expected.
however. that such a handsome ma
jority would be given the proposition
in the rural sections.
The fact that the amendment car
ried in the counties by a majority of
more than 21,000 is regarded here as
a pretty clear indication that resi-
dents Of rural Virginia are as much
in favor Of good roads and are as
willing to vote the funds necessary to
build them as are the people living
In the cities.
In a statement to the press last
week. Highway Commissioner George
P. Coleman said. in view Of the heavy
majority by which the amendment
carried. he was now preparing to have
surveys and estimates made in anticl-
patton of a broad financial plan for
road construction to be worked out
by the general assembly of 1922.
Action in Other States.
Commissioner Coleman today took
occasion to point out that in voting
for the amendment, Virginia had kept
in which a similar question was voted
on in November elections.
Returns at the Office of the commits
sioner show that similar amendm ents
carried in West Virginia Minnesota,
Kansas, California and Colorado. Only
recently such an amendment carried
in Alabama.
Commissioner Coleman this week
made an inspection Of state highways
in company with Thomas H. MacDon-
aid, chief of the bureau Of public
roads, Department of Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
A.stsre. to Last Weeks Questions.

AnStsres to Last Weeks Questions.
/. II is necessary for gasoline to
be converted into vapor and mixed
with air before it is drawn into the
engine for combustion. because pure
gasoline will not burn in the cylin-
ders. Nor will gasoline vapor burn.
unless it is mixed with a quantity of
air considerably greater than the
amount of gasoline used for each
charge. Therefore. carhuretion Is one
of the main factors in engine opera
ton.
2. To locate leak of compression
in a spark plug, pour a small amount
Of gasoline or oil around the bottom
of the exposed part of the porcelain n.
or where 1t energies from the shell of
the plug. Bubbling will be noticed il
the plug leaks. Make the experiment
while the engine Is in operation.
3. One way to test the ignition coil
is to place a name card or, piece Of
heavy paper between the points of a
spark plug grounded to the engine
and with wire connected. Turn on the
ignition switch and revolve the en-
CINE until a spark occurs at the plug.
If strong enough, as It should be es-
pecially in cold weather. the spark
will punch a hole through the paper
between the points.
4. In addition to a weak carburetor
mixture. back firing may be caused
by the ignition not being timed cor
rectly and causing q spark to occur
during An intake stroke of a piston,
valves out OF time so that an inlet
valve is open when an explosion oc-
ours, pre-ignition and very late COM
bustion caused by retarded or weak
spark.
S. Not enough oil or a poor grade of
oil in the crank case. poor compress
sion. laboring of the engine on hard
pulls, lack of water in the cooling
system, wrong timing of spark, re-
tarded spark with too rich q carbu-
rotor mixture, lubricating system
cloKged or clogEed exhaust are all
causes most commonly due to over
heating of an engine.
6, Motor oil. which has been USED In
the crank-case for about a tnousano
miles may be drained and purified by
altering and again used to lubricate
the Transmission or diferentials IL IL
is mixed with grease, to the heasS
consistency necessary The OIL take
from the crank-case is only charreo
and contains a wax when is heces
sary for proper gear fabrication.
Z. To clean the cooling system I've can
be used if it is handled properly ana
not retained in the system too long
Dissolve a half pound of I've in hVe
gallons of water, strain through q
cloth while pouring into the radiator
and run the engine four or five min
utes, then drain the system. When
dr. aimed, refill with clean water, run
the engine and drain again. after
which the system may be refilled per
manentfy, with fresh water. Baking
soda Is also used. Dissolve a nall
pound to four gallons of water and
use according to above directions: The
operation may be repeated with the
soda solution If the system requires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
TIRE COSTS LARGEiT r.
DEPEND ON THE TUBES
Leaks Cause Heavy Losses Annual
ly to Motorists Through
DETERMINATION. -

The one object OF an inner tube in
an auto casing is to hold air. Paper.
except for the constant fexing Of the
tire. would do just as well. But rub
Der. being both resilient and elastic.
easily adjusts to the situation or the
moment Besides air seepage Is pre-
vented by the ANIMATED or layer
upon-layer method of construction.
AS the casing is really the house
in which the tube lives-the mold
that keeps it in place-it is only nat.
ural that the tube should be designed
to fit the tire both as TO shape and
size. Disregard of this fact general
ly results in no end of dissatisfac-
ton. according to Miller tire service
experts.
The greatest trouble the inflated
tube has to overcome is to meet the
different angles and curves at the
beads of the tire next to the RIM
There are also flaps to be taken into
account and occasionally a blow ut
patch. Otherwise the casing is prac
ticaily smooth.
Tire costs largely depend on the
tubes. Leaky ones ruin millions OF
tires annually through underinfia =
ton. They cause most of the tire
troubles. Some if punctured are easi-
ly mended. and some rip. The diff
ference in tubes is tremendous Ordi-
Iarily they are bought carelessly and
their purpose is little understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
Quaint Carolina Folk.

0PIE READ. speaking Of his novel.
THE Jucklins," once said he had
fondness for those homely humor-
Gus and peculiar folk Of Carolina.
They are real. but they are passing
away. and to set them forth with
truth is almost a solemn duty" These
words were spoken a good many years
ago. but they are even more pointed
today.
Opie Read is one of the most pro-
line Of American writer's. His stories
include The Harkriders." The Star
bucks" THE Carpetbagger," ''Old
Ebenesor." MY Young Master" Lon
Gansett. Emmett Donlore," The
wives of the Prophet" "A Kentucky
Colonel" "On the Suwanee River"
The Colossus" "A Tennessee .Jndpe..
and many others.
Carolina is the scene of The
Jucklins." and the people are typicany
southern. The scenes and situations
are characteristic. There is love and
thrill and homely philosophy and
character drawing in the story. 1t is
eminently an American story and one
that offered wonderful opportunities
Tor the screen. George Melford d.
rected the picture and Frank Condor,
a noted short-story writer, prepared
the story for the screen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR THE AUTOMOBILES

the additional cleaning.
s. II the brakes refuse to work
when the engine Of a car stalls on
hill. either throw out the clutch and
engage low gear to hold the car in
position or engage reverse gears. and
with ignition switched on and the car
pulling backward against compression
the engine should start Low gear
can then be engaged quickly to drive
the car up the remainder of the hill.
9. The air pressure in a tire should
be the same in any location with nor
NAL temperature. The expansion of
air in a tire in summer is not suffi-
cient to warrant a reduction of air
traction OF air in winter makes no
difference to the tires capacity. A
test made Of expansion on a hot day
reveals an expansion of only a few
pounds and not enough by far to in
jure the tire.
10. The best conductor Of electricity
is silver. Copper aluminium. anthony.
mercury. bismuth, carbon and water
follow in order as transmitters of
electricity.
This Weeks Questions.
I. What amounts of anti-freeze So
luton are necessary in the cooling
system at various temperatures?
2. What is the function of the auto
mobile engines cooling system?
8. How much gasoline and how
much air Is drawn into the cylinders
of an automobile engine for combus-
ton?
4. How much current does a single
cell of storage battery give?
5. Why does the single spark igni-
ton system require a closer setting of
spark plug points than that of the old
vibrator-coil?
s. VIII wrong valve setting or tim
ing cause an engine to overhead?
Z. Why should not new engine or
one with new pistons or rebored cyl
inders be run extremely fast?
s. Can graphite be used with a
splash lubricating system of an auto
| mobilec
9. What engine speed should be
maintained always on a hill?
10. Why is a clutch necessary in an
automobile?
| Copyright. 1870. Thompson Feature Service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
ADOPTS NATIONAL PROGRAM
OF HIGHWAY INVESTIGATION
Foundation, in Alliance With
Technical and Other ORGANISATIONS,
Raising Millions for Research.

the flow meters for measuring steam,
water and other fluids heat pressure,
and the present position of science
regarding the strength of riveted
joints and shifting under torsion.
Another phase of the same subject
| is industrial waste. to which the new
American Engineering Council, head
ed by Herbert Hoover, will devote
much of its effort
Engineering Foundation, it was
operation with the National Research
Council. A statement explaining the
necessity for highway research said
that in the United States there are
! over 100000 miles of railway over
100000 miles of highway. 100000
passenger automobiles and over ,0O0,-
900 motor trucks.
Increase In Highway Tramc.
Highway traffic has increased so
rapidly. both in quantity and inten-
sity, that old methods of road build
ing fail to meet demands" the state
ment added. The federal government mt
/ and the states with their subdivi-
sions) are planning the expenditure
of nearly billion dollars a year for
roads There is great need for such
systematic. thorough, comprehensive
research as will place our road build
ing on a sound, scientific engineering
OASIS ana enaDle the country TO spend
effectively the huge sums involved.
This need Is realized in many quar-
! tiers and many agencies are at work
| but their work is yet uncoordinated
Incomplete and overlapping"
To meet this need and to conserve
the talent as well as the material re-
sources Of the nation, 1t was ex-
planned. the advisory hoard on high
way research has been formed.
THROUGH the work Of this board it is
planned to avoid duplication of effort
and to bring about the conservation
and concentration of the talent Of the
country. A statement Of the boards
problems has been prepared by a COM
mittee composed of Prof Marstoh H.
Hobart Porter of Sanderson & Porter,
New York and Chicago; G. L. Web
ster chief engineer. department of
public works. Philadelphia. and Prof.
Arthur N. Talbot of the University of
Illinois.
Committee Begins Work.
A committee on economic theory of
highway improvement has started
work under the direction of Prof T.
r. Agg of Iowa State College. A. T.
Cookbook has been named chairman
of a committee to deal with structural
design OF roads. H. s. Mattimore is
directing the work Of a committee on
character and use of road materials.
Engineering Foundation. 1t was said
today, is making vigorous efforts to
raise $1,000. 900 by January l. and that
a widening of it's activities was con-
templated. Officials Of the foundation
said it was the view Of engineers that
only by adopting the idea Of Industrial
research on a comprehensive scale
could America hope to utilize to the
fullest extent its tremendous poten-
tialities as an industrial nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
Tree Spoofed Huntley.

IN p. HUNTL1EY, the English come
NJ dian, IL often, complimented by
his colleagues upon the speed and
Unlike many other male stars, he
does not daily at the dressing table
and II usually all ready to go on
long before his cue sounds
Part of the credit for this the
Englishman gives to his wife.
tent to act as dresser for her IA
nous husband. The rest he ascribes
to Sir Herbert Tree, who, he says
gave him an Illuminating bit of ad-
vice many years ago. which has born
fruit ever since.
twenties. playing with the Kendals
on an American tour. Above all
things the budding actor prided him
self upon his skill in makeup. AS
he usually played elderly parts. he
spent long hours deftly applying
II. there were frequently more lines
in his face than there were in his
part.
Sir Herbert Tree CHANGED one day
to be backstage when young Huntley
vas having an excited conversation
Gen. de Pontiac, in "The Ironmaster.'
Il think" said Huntley after much
thought. that 1 shall play the gen.
eral as a man about forty-eight. just
getting gray you know. or possibly
forty-ntnel With a few lines about
the eyes, rdo you think forty-elght
would be better"
Sir Herbert spoke up in his suave-
~ pompOus manner.
N endal." said he. Introduce me
10 this young man. I like him. He
seems to take a real interest in his
profession Kendall did as requested.
foung man.. said the great ac-
tor. may give you just one word
OF advice? 1 myself have played Gen.
dc Pontiac many times. Might l sug-
gest you make him a man of forty
seven years. say, and eight months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
LINCOLN HIGHWAY HEADS
SELECTING IDEAL SECTION
Announcement Will Be Made Soon
of Portion to Be Financed by
Rubber Company.

The Lincoln Highway Association is
expected to announce in the near fu-
ture where the ideal section" Of the
highway, to be financed by the United
States Rubber Company. is to he con-
structed.
It is certain. however, that this Sec
ton will be located somewhere be-
tween pittsburgh. Pa and Chicago.
Ill.a on ehAi.1.incoln Highway. twill
represent the consensus Of opinion Of
the best engineering brains Of the
country rand is expected to attract
from every part Of the United States
highway builders and highway COM
missions to study the details of its
construction.
Without question. the ideal section
on the Lincoln Highway will become
even internationally famous. for
America at last leads the world II
highway design. il not in plumber of
miles completed.
The ideal section will for q number
Of years be kept under the observa-
ton Of the federal government.
through the ONCE of public roads. and
government bulletins frequently will
Be issued concerning the observations
of government experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26

street or to the pavement until the
vehicle has passed.
Is. Should you stand on the side
walk close to the street when We
hicles are passing close to the curt
or should you ever stand close to any
vehicle when it is passing you?
No. because 1t is very dangerous
should get as far away as possible
from any passing vehicle. <,-
"a. Should you ever use ,roller
skates, coasters, or other similar con-
trivances on the streets? =,
Remembering that skating Is al
ways dangerous on the streets fire.
quented by automobiles and other We
hicles. for the reason that I cannot
perfectly control my movements,
should keep or the heavy traffic thor.
oughfares and use great caution al
all times wherever I skate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26

David Glassford, who Is one of
tho players in Wilmer and Romberg's
modern romantic play. "Pagans," was
last seen here as Louis XIV in mo
Bates. Previously he was with Ruth
Chatterton and Henry Miller in "A
Marriage Of Convenience" and was in
the original production Of Saliva
ton Nell" with Mrs. Ftske.
q star, among them Nine. Naximoya.
Billie Burke, Jane Cowl, Martha
Hedman. Mrs. Langtry Phyllis. Nell
son Terry, George ArlisA Sir John.
stone Forbes Robertson and James
K Hackott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
SEEK AUTO TRADE.
q. S. Makers to Manufacture ir
Germany.

Cross Atlantic Gable Service 10 The Star
BERLIN. December lS-American
automobile manufacturers are plan
ming to capture the German markets.
Several firms. including Henry Ford.
are laying plans to manufacture on
the American system both autos and
tractors. as well as other farm i'm
elements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
York.

Three forms Of transportation are
seen in "Pitter Patter. The prima
donna makes her first entrance as
tho lone passenger of a trolley car:
s'RaisinA" a burro with a powerful
kick which gives him his name, draws
. load OF dynamite in the copper mine
scene; while both principals in the
main romance of the plot mako .
trip up a mine shaft in an elevator.
The remarkable vivacity and team
work of the Rainbow chorus OF
"Pitter Patter" attracted an unusual
amount of attention from the critics
in New York.
Marguerite sylvia is now engaged in
rehearsing the leading role of THE
Songbird." which H. H. Frazee is
shortly to produce. The play was
done on the coast by Oliver Aorosco
!: two seasons back with Jane Cowl. in
fthe leading role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
Avenue Grand,

Daily matinees. Today and tomor-
row, William 8. Hart, in The Cradle
Of Courage" and Buster Keaton, in
zone Week.: Tuesday and Wednesday,
Wallace Reid, in Always Audacious."
and Larry Semon. in The Suitor":
Thursday. Alice Lake, In Body and
Trough House: Friday. Mary Miles
Minter. in Eyes of the Heart ard
Harry Pollard, in Park Your Cara;
Saturday. Dorothy Gish. in "Flying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26

With Yuletide matinees daily. be-
ginning at 2:30 pm. until Sunday.
January 2, Crandalrs Knickerbocke
will offer today and tomorrow for
the first time in Washington. Viola
Dana's latest starring vehicle for
Metro, "Cinderella's Twin" Luther
Reeds melodramatic fantasy. and
Harold Lloyd's latest 100000 comedy,
Number. Please" with a miniature
recital by Max. Pugatsky. with full
orchestral accompaniment; Tuesday
and Wednesday. Realart's production,
THE Soul of Youth featuring Lewis
Sargent. Lila Lee and Clyde Fill
more. and a comedy, will 1t Come
To This and Bray-Goldwyn's Ma
tional Sport; Thursday and Friday.
Bebe Daniels in You Never Can Tell"
and Buster Keaton in Convict 13";
New Year day. Billie Burke in The
Frisky Mrs. Johnson" and Johnny
Hines in "Torchy 2hrns Cupid"
Each daily program will include
minor films and special music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26

Evelyn Gurley Kane. OF New York.
assisted by musical artists. will pre-
sent the "Annunciaton Scene" and
prologue from the Gurley-Kane
drama Of the Bible. at the Playhouse.
1914 N street. this afternoon at
nsc1ock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26
Crandall's.

Crandall's Theater during the holt
day week between Christmas and
New Year. will offer today and
through Tuesday, Cecil B. De Miles
production for Paramount, Some
thing to Think About" featuring
Gloria Swanson. Elliott Dexter and
Monte Blue: Wednesday and through
Friday, for the first time in Washing
ton. Metros gripping picture of Jack
London's vigorous story, Burning
Daylight" featuring Mitchell Lewis.
and the comedy. -Harem Scarum," and
New Year day. Alice Lake, in Will
lam ]. Hurlbut's fascinating drama
of dual personality. Body and Soul"
rejecting life in the artist colony
of Paris Latin. quarter. and the
cooley, Back From the Front"