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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-14

LAREDO. Texas. May 13.-Whistles
were blown and bells rung "a Il cclebra-
ton at Neuvo Laredo this afternoon on
receipt OF a telegram there stating revo-
lutionary forces under Porfrio Gonzales
had occupied Monterey. The source OF
the message is not known here. nor has
the capture Of Monterey by rebels been
confirmed in Neuvo Laredo. The wire
declared Carranzista forces retired with
out firing a shot before the advance or
rebels at 10 o'clock last night.
VERA CRUZ. May l3.-(By the As
ciatcd Press.)-Prcsident Carranza's 5
troops which had been standing at bay
north OF San Marvos. in the state OF
Pucbla, have been driven from their
positions. according to adviccs received
here tonight. Part OF the presidents
small army Is advancing toward tn"
north in the direction or the state OF
Hidalgo, apparently for the purpose ~
opening a path for the remainder of the
troops still loyal to Carranzo TO make
their escape.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
Adjusting the carburetor.

When IL Is necessary to adjust a
no trouble with the electric system.
carburetor, a few general rules ap-
ply to almost all of them. Begin
with the air inlet and gasoline nee
die valve both closed. Open the air
inlet about half of its full capacity.
Then open the gasoline needle valve
one full turn of the knurled top. II
the engine can be started with this
the more nearly accurate adjust
ments can be made by first changing
the needle valve slightly in either
direction as may be indicated by re-
suits until maximum efficiency is
obtained. II this does not give a
satisfactory mixture. then begin
with the air adjustment and vary
that as indicated by the effects.
Then go back to the needle valve
and suit the feed to the air supply.
When apparently good results have
been attained with the engine rum
ming idle. mark the adjusting nuts
with a file TO show a beginning and
perfect the adjustment with the car
running at an average speed on the
road. ... 800 G.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04

Africa were the heaviest buyers or
American cars last year, while the
least exports were to Europe and
Great Britain, where home manu-
facturers competed.
Still, the United States imported
2.164 trucks as against 1896 in 1916.
Nearly 100000 bales of cotton will
be used this year in the manufacture
OF the tires needed for domestic con-
sumption. In other words. an aver
age OF that Is based on an average
Of four pounds of the best cotton for
each tire. Much Of the cotton used
Is Egyptian or Peruvian.
Here are some figures to worry
about:
Thirty million horses have lost
three squares and a flop due to
the advent of the automobile.
Passenger cars or trucks or both
are made in thirty-two States.
Building them engages 1.l01.402
persons, not including accessory
manufacture. garages, repair shops
or sales Offices.
There are~55o builders of finished
cars and trucks. and some 1000
concerns making parts.
Forty per cent of the motor We
hicles used today are owned by
farmers.
Statisticians say there will be one
car to every two families in 1921.
Some day. perhaps. we won't have
to wait a half hour or SO for street
car.
They say the roads of France are
better than those in the United
States. Yes, for the two-wheeled
donkey carts still in use there, but
not for the trucks used here.
A startling discovery has just
been reported! Dogs are speed
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
HAS BUNGALOW
WITHCADILLAC
Glenn H. Curtiss Trails Real
Home Luxury With Him
On Tours.

Many motor camping outfits have
been devised, but It is doubtful
that few ever embodied the fea-
lures of genuine comfort. and even
luxury. Of the one used by Glenn
II. curtiss. Mr.. curtiss' inventive
ingenuity. which has done much for
aviation, this one time turned TO
land transportation.
When Mr.. Curtiss tours he goes
In a Cadillac. Behind the Cadillac
his living quarters are mounted on
a trailer. The idea back Of the Cur
tiss camp car is that of compact
hotel on wheels which the lover of
outdoors can attach to his automo-
bile and carry with him wherever
he goes. This miniature Biltmore is
easily hitched to an automobile
and can be whisked along at a
speed of fifty to sixty miles an hopr
without the owner being conscious
of his added burden.
The motor bungalow" as one of
his friends calls IL, is q compact
vehicle with windows front and
rear, doors on either side, strongly
but lightly constructed OF wood
veneer. 1t Is comfortable and
weather-proof and even in inclem-
ent weather, furnishes a travelling
home which is bound to be the
envy of even the most comfort-loV-
ing gypsy. 1t has a kitchen, pantry.
toilet facilities, an icebox. clothes
and bedding lockers, electric lights,
a running water system. seats. a
table, and even carries a tent cot
for use of the chauffeur.
Its really useful characteristics,
however. become apparent when it
Is opened for camp service. By rails
ing the sides and inserting screen
frames. the vehicle may be made
rp into two complete rooms with
ample sleeping facilities Tor two
people in the fore end, and four
people in the after end. The rooms
are divided by curtains and there
is plenty of space during inclement
weather for serving meals on a ta-
BILE in the after compartment, the
berths on both sides serving as
seats. and a compact folding table
playing the role of the festive
board. The full screen equipment
gives protection from flies, mosqui-
toes, and other insects, and a full
complement of waterproof curtains
is provided which may be drawn
down as a protection against rain
or the cool of the evening.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04

important to til >s<<ty q <tc <f'>e]
caution should tc Ken IL - t,I<<e
menf, particularly ~ ID k1y<ns the
most reliable lining that can be OBJ
tained-
To remove the old lining ths
brake bands disconnected from their
bands. In the case of a propeilek1
shaft brake. the floor boards ~l1II1
have 10 be removed. The b-4ke
rods will be removed, issuaIix ~
taking out a cotter pia nd cie@I+
After the bands hEy9 been taiea on
the parts al the end OF thf axle
should be cleaned with f<fo<eno
Worn spots should be whtche0 for.
The brake bands and all small parts
removed should be cleaned and put
In q box so that they will not get
out of the way. The old lining II
next removed by first cutting OF the
rivets that hold 1t in place. A sharp
chisel must be employed to avoid in
juring the band or the rivet holes.
After the lining Is removed ths
brake bands should be carefully
cleaned. any burrs filed off and IL
should be ascertained that the riyet
holes are not out of shape In case
this latter condition exists a drift
pin may be inserted to make them
round again.
In fitting the new lining a length
OF II should be laid on the band sur
face in such a way that 1t fits snug
ly. leaving slightly over an inch at
the end. Cut the lining with a hack
saw. To avoid measuring over
q o in 10 -
which to cut off the others Next
mark the lining SO that holes may
be drilled at proper places to accom-
modate the rivets. With the lining
snrgly In place on the band force
an awl through each rivet and into
the lining.
This operation IL very important,
because IL the holes are not ac-
curately drilled in the lining they
must be countersunk a little. so that
the rivet heads will be beneath the
lining surface. II the car owner
cannot do the countersinking any
repair shop will do it at a small
cost.
The lining countersunk Is now
ready for riveting to the band.
Some backstop is necessary or the
rivet support may be placed in q
/ wise. A rivet is inserted in one of
the holes and the head OF the rivet
Is placed against the wise. The head
OF the rivet is now ponded with a
riyeter and hammer. The first few
blows may be struck with the ham,
mer and the final one with the riv-
eter interposed. Before the rivet is
pounded down be sure that the lin
ing rests snugly against the band.
IL IL is found that through some err
ror the lining does not lie smooth
and close to the band, il is better to
| cut off one or two rivets and begin
again, rather than risk having a
lining that does not operate prop
erly.
In remounting the lined bands it
may be necessary to use a hammer
or mallet to get a good fit of the
band around the drum. The band
must be concentric with the drum.
but in handling and riveting the
band may be spread out of shape a
little, so that a delicate application
of force may be needed to get 1t to
| At properly again.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04

Hardly able to supply the enor-
nous demand for cars in this coun-
try, automobile manufacturers con-
tinue to get orders for double or
more of their usual shipment
abroad. This is the situation of the
auto industry today, as seen by
men who have been in Europe and
have been showered with orders fof
American cars.
In Belgium and France" says
one who has just returned. "the de-
mand is tremendous. Spain. Switz-
erland and Holland. being very
prosperous. are strong bidders for
American cars"
And still there aren't enough cars
to go around in the United states.
By subsidizing the purchase OF
tractors, France hopes to get back
on its agricultural legs - as IL
were. The purchaser of a farm
tractor made in France. by fulfilling
certain simple conditions. can re-
ceive a subsidy of rs per cent OF
the purchase price. IL the tractor is
imported the subsidy Is reduced to
10 per cent
Quick! What's your license and
engine numbers? They're the first
look-outs of the auto thief. That's
why you should know them like
your own name.
They say the original meaning OF
chauffeur" in French was ''robber
or bandit" Couldn't pick out a bet
ter word for the New York tax
drivers.
More than 500 airplanes are al
ready in civilian use. We can still
remember the time when there were
only that many autos in the country
Just in time for the-sprfng thaw.
It's a rubber shoe with q soft Les
attachment for the motorist who has
to get out into the mud to make q
tire repair or pull the car out OF a
mudhole. It's made by the United
States Rubber Company.
Nearly twice the number OF pas
senger automobiles and a half NOR,
of trucks exported in 1916. left thu
United States last year. 1t was al
increase of SS13 per cent In ca
shipments. to be exact. according t
a report just issued by the Nationa
Automobile Chamber OF Commerce
South America, the Far East ant
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04

More than 500 airplanes are al
ready in civilian use. We can still
remember the time when there were
only that many autos in the country.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
Smashed Hub CAP.

A smashed hub cap should never
be allowed to stay in that condi-
tion, as it permits dirt and grit to
enter and wear the bearings. at the
same time that grease is ooziilg out.
4 temporary repair Of a smashed
hub may be made with a Tin ear,
which happens to be the proper
size to fit the axle. The eut On
two or three inches from the bot
tom and is slit down for an inch
or two. The can is slipped over the
hub and bound with wire to hold
tt tightly in place.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
TRUCKMAN CONQUERS
NORTH DAKOTA SNOW

North Dakota has no claims 70 a
Florida climate when winter ar
rives.. and motor trucks find plenty
OF hazards in snow-filled and slip
perry roads. The problem Of daily
truck service Is one that puzzles
many q truck owner In that state.
John Keller. of Lisbon, N. y, who
operates drayage and transfer
service. has solved the problem. HIS
Goodyear cord pneumatics In the
last six months have travelled 5000
miles without ever having been of
the rims. Mr.. Keller says that his
trucks have made long-distance
hauls through deep snow where It
was impossible to operate on solid
tires. His operating, radius has been
greatly increased. q saving OF 20 per
cent has been made on gasoline con-
sumption and not a cent has been
spent for repairs. lie is strong
champion OF pneumatics.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04

maniacs. They like auto riding be-
cause the car goes faster than they
can travel. That's what motorists
will tell you. Now dog experts are
trying to find the reason why.
Five pounds of sugar free with
the purchase of a used Ford, was
the offer recently of a Cleveland
dealer. At that time some owners
were almost ready to swop theii
Fords for a pound Of sugar.
Many a dog will wait In his mas
ter's machine for any length of time
until he is taken out for a spin.
And he'll stick to the car under any
conditions. They even like to ride
the running boards, sticking on no
matter what the speed of the auto
Ordinary garden hose makes an
admirable protector for ignition ca
bles. The wires are run through
the hose and out at holes cut in
the sides, conforming to the loca.
tion of the spark plugs. Starting
motor cable can also be protected
from oil. shorts, etc, by covering
it with appropriate sections of the
garden hose.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04

A startling discovery has just
been reported! dogs are speed
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
LINING
SIMPLE TASK
Average Car Owner Needs
No Outside Help
For Job.
WHY LINnNGS GO BAD
Clear Head, Steady Hands,
Open Eyes All That's
Needed.
Why LINTNGS GO BAD

A good many car owners seem to
feel doubtful about their ability to
care FOR the braking systems of
their vehicles, especially as regards
reclining them after the bands have
given evidence of needed replace
ment. There is no reason why any
car owner cannot refine his brakes
IL he attacks the job in the proper
manner.
It is scarcely necessary to explain
to the average car owner why brake
Innings wear out When IL Is con-
sidered that on the composition used
to line the brake drums practically
the whole pressure of a vehicle
weighing perhaps a ton and half
is suddenly impounded while that
great mass is travelling at consid-
erable speed. the owner will not
wonder at the compounds tendency
to wear out.
In actual service every time the
brakes are applied the great pres
sure exerted induces q little wear
on the surface Of the lining. which
is also compressed a certain amount.
1t is because OF this wear and COM
preston that the brakes must be
adjusted from time to time. The
adjustments merely compensate for
the change in thickness caused by
wear and compression. A time
comes when the band is so thin that
no adjustment remains to compen-
safe for the condition and then the
brakes must be refined. Sometimes
the metal band stretches a little and
this adds to the difficulty Of making
adjustments.
So long as the metal band wears
tevenly and no meal spots show. the
brake lining may be considered
serviceable. Sometimes, however,
the wear may be even. but the riv-
cts that hold the band show signs
of wear. The lining may be othet-
wise perfectly good but after the
rivets begin to wear down the oper-
alton. Of refining should not be long
delayed.
In refining the brakes the opera
tor should know that the band must
fit perfectly and must make a good
contact with the drum. II only one
side of the lining bears on the drum
IL Is obvious that the braking eff
cheney is considerably reduced, in
addition to which excessive wear on
parts of the lining will be induced
Now we come to the actual job OF
refining. Before you begin have the
! new lining cut to the actual size
needed. Most accessory stores keep
brake lining measured of in feet
/ By giving the make and model OF
the car the owner can have the lin
ing cut of in proper lengths. And
right here let us say that the most
Expensive brake lining Is none toe
good. The action of this unit 10 sc
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04

all six cylinders are used so there
will be overlapping explosions,
hence no so-called dead spot. that ID
a point in engine operation where
the crankshaft Is not being pushed
around.
Other Parts vibrate.
Certain other manufacturer use
balance weights on the crankshaft.
the idea being that the weights will
counterbalance the orankpins and
the checks and thus prevent dis
tortion brought about by centrifu-
gal force, To the automobile owner
the best advice Is: Study engine de-
sign with regard to possible errors
that might bring about vibration.
1t will mean q marked saving In
upkeep IL the proper engine Is
selected.
But vibration is not confined to
the engine. II attacks transmission
shafts, propeller shafts, axle shafts
and other parts. Propeller shafts
should be as short as possible and
light in weight. This latter Is
needed because there are no out
side forces acting on the shaft
tending to bend II, so only the CEN
trifugal force of the shaft itself Is
considered. and this Is reduced by
tightening.
whenever you look over the car
or ride in it. consider vibration.
Where II exists or is likely to exist
in great magnitude. repair bills are
many and high. Look for large
bearings of good make, look for
the things previously mentioned
under engine design, consider ma
.terial also and therefore take note
of the maker of the units and only
wellknown names should be given
consideration.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
Spring Brush.

The average car owner hates the
job of cleaning the springs, and yet
this ought to be carried out regu-
larly. A handy brush that makes
the work easy may be made by fas-
tening three small scrubbing brushes
together. one at the bottom and two
at the sides, with the bristles fac
ing in. With this brush the bot
tom and sides of the spring can be
cleaned at one time.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
Carbureter Adjustments.

In making carbureter adjustments
the engine should be at normal run
ming speed before any work is at
tempted. This is particularly true
in cold weather. Adjustments made
on a cold engine will probably not
be effective when the power plant
has warmed up to.its proper running
temperature.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
VIBRATION ENDS
! MOTOR'SLIFE
Ratting Robs Motor Of
Efficiency, Brings De-
struction!
BEARINGS AFFECTED
Heavy Crankshaft Needed
To Reduce Amount
Of Shaking.
BEARINGS AFFECTED

Life, some scientists tell us, is
matter of vibration. but the auto
mobile repair man, who doesn't
know much about scientific things.
out a great deal about the ratio
OF yorr money to his bank account.
Nwlu tell you that death IL a re-
suit OF vibration-that Is, In au-
tomobilles.
vibration offsets every part of a
car. more So the moving parts. The
raster they move the more they
vibrate. and il they do not move
they have vibrations transmitted to
them from other parts. In the case
OF shaft, the longer II Is the more
1t shakes and distorts. but. strange
TO say, in some shafts weight and
stiffness are essential to avoid VI
bration, while in others lightness Is
needed.
Crankshaft Shakes.
In an automobile engine the great
est vibration is produced by the
crankshaft. The average man can
not conceive of a heavy piece of
steel two inches or more in diam
eterl bending and vibrating In the
bearings. but IL does In many en-
gines. in some not so much. and
In advanced designs the vibration is
so reduced that 1t Is not perceptible
TO the human ear or sensory system,
} or to delicate instruments of detec-
uon- Crankshaft vibration means
rapid wear OF bearings. even after
new bearings are installed. loss of
power, noise, increased fuel con-
sumption and poor car performa nee.
a crankshaft vibrates because of
the following reasons:
L. The explosion forces pound
away at different parts of the shaft
at different times.
=. The crankpins of the shaft, be-
cause OF their centrifugal force,
tend to pull away from the shaft.
They bend.
.. The shaft being comparatiyely
iong' If not properly supported 1t
tends TO bow between bearings.
=: Pistons have inertia. want to
pull away from the connecting rods,
ana this causes vibration.
D. Torque variation in four cylin-
der, the explosions don't overlap and
you can feel the vibration caused by
lntrequency of explosions per rev.
oiution of the crankshaft.
Example Given.
In order to illustrate how engine
vibration is controlled by the de-
sign OF the engine let us take as a
typical example a Continental SIX
cylinder motor used on so many as
sembled cars. IA the same time let
us consider the methods used by
Packard, by the English Manchester
and the new II. c. s. and by certain
\other manufacturers.
Continental in the new Red Seal
motors makes the crankshaft as
heavy as possible because, the
heavier a shaft the stiffer.it is and
the more ii is able to withstand
the explosion forces acting on. it:
also the greater the resistance to
distortion of any kind. Instead OF
three bearings there are four, be-
cause the greater the number of
supports, the closer they are and
the larger they are, the more firmly
is the shaft held in position. Where
only three bearings, or two are used
and especially If three are small
bearings, vibration, bringing about
rapid depreciation, is sure to result
At the same time the pistons are
made as light as possible, and above
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
Removing Ford Bushing.

The Ford owner often lacks prop
er tools for removing the drive shaft
front bushing of the car from the
drive shaft housing. Under these
conditions the work may be done
by using a blow torch and shooting
the flame into the end of the hous-
ing until the babbitt begins to melt
when the housing should be Jared
against a piece Of wood with the
bushing end of the housing down
and the melting bushing will not
run out.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04

Lynn w. Meekins TO the Depart
ment of Commerce. Besides. he says.
red Is predominating color.
Service stations are especially
necessary in China" he adds. be
cause native owners will not care
for their machines properly. AS
long as an engine will run they do
not bother with fabrication or stop
to clean spark plugs or other parts"
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
Speedsters Heaven
Is Found at Last

All! Heaven at last for the speed
ster!
It's in Pekin. China. where there
Is no speed limit and automobiles
get the right of way.
So reports. Commercial Attache
Arizona republican., 1920-07-26

suddenly to the world, not has really ex- erted any permanent influence They all failed be- cause they all attempting impossibity. Such reforms have been effected have come about through the agency earnest sensible capable men and women as unconscious the reforms they were making as our literary giants the reforms of our language, for which they became instruments. And they merely doing their chosen work
 We that ones work should be self cenered but that it should begin at the center or self andt worker increases his capabihty, if will naturally will extend be- yond himself; will be felt in his community. maybe through county. through his state, and the na- tion The work of Archbishop Temple tend all over the world.
 After prepared himself for the work of reform by reforming himself he naturally to those about him not as a professional, burning former, but in spirit of helpfulness not with an expectation making the world in day. but with a purpose of doing needed done