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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-24
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR THE AU7ONOBILZS7S

armature. but no commutator. as have
the latter two electrical machines. IL
generates only alternating current
suitable for ignition, because OF tne
fact that the lines of force from tne
north to the south pole of the mag
nets are cut with each half revoiu' ron
of the armature, thus reversing tne
direction of current flow each hair rev
olution This is called alternating
current
9. A simple mixture for cleaning
hoods, tenders, etc. Whlch nave De
use a half and half solution OF WOOD
alcohol and turpentine. Wash off all
mud and dust before applying: Rub
but Slightly enough TO cover the sur
face. and wipe off Immediately with
a dry. clean cloth.
cylinders are excessive consumption of
oil and gasoline. SCOT and carbon de-
post on the spark plugs, insufficient
power delivery, and. in some. cases a
knock or slap caused by loose-htting
pistons Cylinders wear in the sur
face covered by the up and down mo-
ton of the pistons. and usually wear
near the top and at one side the most
due to the piston striking the cylin-
der wall at a nangle while under
pressure of explosions.
This Weeks Questions.
/. How does an electric generator
create current al the start without
the aid of storage battery or other
means to make lines of force neces-
sary for the generator to produce
electricity
2. When your engine is losing COM
preston and you are not certain
where the leak occurs. how can you
tell if the valves or the piston rings
are at fault?
3 How should electric headlight
bulbs be focused so that the great
est efficiency is derived from them?
A. Will standing in a closed tank
for a length of time have any. had
effect on the igniting or vaporiZing
efficiency Of gasoline?
5. What is a simple way to remove
carbon from the cylinder heads"
s. Which is the most simple igni-
ton system. is it used to any great
extent today
:. How can you tell if any of the
piston rings are broken
s. Why is the non-rcverSlble steer
ing gear constructed so that there
will be a certain amount of play or
backlash?
g. What is the difference between
the magnetic and the generator, in
construction and current output?
10 What is the meaning of the
word impulse" as used concerning
engine operation
Copyright. 1870. Thompson Feature Service.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-24

Answers tn Lost Weeks Questions.
1. II is possible for gasoline to freeze
~hen cooled to 2o2 degrees below zero
Denatured alcohol will freeze at zoo de-
grces below zero.
:. The color of the spark depends
upon the intensity of high-tension cur
rent passing to the spark plugs. This.
IN turn, is caused by the winding of the
ignition coil. coil wound for large
smperaGs but low voltage produces a
vide red spark A high voltage coil
gives forth a blue white spark. while a
coil which has part of its winding short
circuited will give a thin spark, very
weak. and one which will not leap
across wide gap at the plug points.
3. To stop rafting Of tenders or
braces at bolt fas' eningS remove the
belt and insert two steel washers and a
soft washer, preferably OF leather, the
latter being placed between the two
former. then replace the nut. a rat
ting hood may be silenced by placing
leather or felt between it and its rest
ing place.
g. The secondary winding of an ieni-
ton coil. consisting of thousands of feet
Of fine copper wire. is wound around
the primary winding, of shorter and
heavier wire. These windings are in
sulated from each other by silk thread.
;. \ lean carburetor mixture--too
much air and not enough gaSoiine--is
caused by poor float valve. needle valve
or air adjustment. ciogged spray nozzle,
feed line or supply cock at tank or a
leaking inlet manifold. A mixture that
is too rich-not enough air and too much
gssoline-may be caused by float
valve which is sticking open. poorly
seating. air valve which will not
open sufficiently due to too strong
spring; needle valve with too large
an opening, or a float loaded with
gasoline which will not allow the float
valve to close. -
s. An diversified set of tire chains
can be cut down to fit smaller tire.
" fit properly they. will give as good
or better service than the chain in
tended for the tire.
.. If YOU do not know the cause of
hard engine starting, whether it is
in the fuel br in the ignition system, a
good way to locate the cause quickly
IS to revolve the engine with ignition
switch in the off position and the
throttle fully opened. After a num-
her of revolutions switch on the igni-
ton while the engine is still being
turned over II the ignition is in
good condition the engine will start
with the first revolution after the
switch is closed
s. The automobile magnetic gener-
ates an alternating current. 1t differs
from the generator or starting motor.
inasmuch as it is wound for high-ten-
sion work. having higher voltage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-24
DOPEYDANAM LON
Campaign Queries.
Campaign
BY W. H. CLAGETT.

Dear Folks:
AS a reward for services rendered
durin' the tussle the campaign COM
mittee chairman of Ions party yes
terday appointed the lii rascal chief
cook an bottle washer of the depart
ment that instructs ladies how to
make out their ballots. an honesty.
the way the kids perked up since
gettin' the job. amt nothin' more'n
less than perfectly Ridiculous, He
squandered all his salary on the
most peculiar lookin' raiment. an if
it wasn't for his squeaky voice 1 ruby
wouldn't know him,
Sassy as all get out, he just slipped
me the followin correspondence,
which he demanded be flashed, so.
les go. ...
effort at the polls. please don't think
me crude when l write to ask what is
meant by splittin the ticket? Is
there ever very much of this done at
election? Kindly answer as I crave
information regarding politics. SIN
cerely,
"GENEvIEVE GUMDROP."
You are to be congratulated on
your interest in politics. Gcnevieve.
an your question is perfectly all
right It's only too bad that more of
your sex who amt wise to the work
ms of the ballot don't let somebody
know SOS to be put hep to the pro-
ceedure.
'Splittin' the ticket is one Of the
most ancient an honorable customs in
american politics. an has been prac-
ticed in the best regulated parties
ever since our incompatible Union
started havin' parties, an amt nothin
more'n quiet. REFINED way of
THROWN the hooks into some candi-
don't altogether come up to your
fancy.
In other words. it means that in
case you gets twisted all topsy-turvy
over the personality or promises OF
some particular 'persimmons' not list
ed on the ballot under the same party
emblem. you scratch the names that
amt wanted, an then slip a liz
article X in front of the babies
you've picked for the candy,
Be keerful. though, Genevieve, how
YOU flourish your crayon. Every state
has its own rules an regulations
touchin' on an appertainin' to the
method of procedure, an as a rule
there's more red tape an thomasfool-
cry as to how you mark the Til SCRAP
o. paper than there is to get au-
dience with the manager of thea
tor.
"Ycs, there's always a mess o ticket
spfftin' durin' every election. but
with every one took into considera
ton. 1 reckon the most outstandin
ca SEES Of wholesale chopin has been
in Greater Moo York on the three oc-
casions our old college friend Will
yum Junnin's Bryan made his try for
the 'pomegranate'!
IA see, Genevieve, W. J. B. an
Tammany Hall wasn't never what
might be termed SYNONYM, an every
time the democratic party seen fit to
run the great Commoner the scissor
grinders AROUND 14th Street took a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-24
BALTIMORE CAR CREWS
DEMAND HIGHER SCALE
Company Will Have Excess Over
Surplus Allowed, But Increase
Asked Means Fare Raise.

BALTIMORE, October % (SpectaD
-Motormen and conductors Of the
United Railways Company, which
controls the street railroad system of
Baltimore. have made a formal de.
mand upon the officials Of the com.
pany for an increase in the wage
scale from 50 to IS cents an hour.
Under the ruling Of the public
service commission tho company Is
eafttlcd to earn a surplus Of $1,000
eec. Tho monthly statements on the
f.eent fare basis. filed with the COM
mission. forecast the earning Of $780,
eco to 100000 In excess Of this mini
mum surplus. The excess, the COM
rany oficiaIs intimate, they are will
inG 70 devote to an increase in tho
WagA scale, but they say this would
caf4 for an increase Of but 2 cents in
the hourly scale. It is claimed that
eGei, cent added to tho rate means an
addition Of $4,000 to tho pay roll.
One cent added to tho fare, II is
estimated, will yield the company
something like s1,soo.oo0. which
mems, u the public service commits
SION approves, the riding public Will
BE- asked 70 pay more than an Scent
fare qnless some compromise is
oAacted 70 keep tho wage scale with
IN that financial limit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-24

= hsar the spvernmsut r. seing to
PASS q law which will be Of real
hsneht to u.s.
What 10 it7e
EVERY msn VIII he allowed 10 re,
tain Z small per cent Of his earnings,
hich he may consider as his swn
property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-24
GIRL FLYER is KILLED.
Chinese Aviatrix Leaps From Plane
as Wing Breaks.

MEMO PARK, Calf, October 23-
Frances E. Lee, a Chinese girl student
aviatrix. was killed. when she jumped
from a falling airplane. John Courtney.
pilot of the machine. suffered probable
fatal injuries when the machine dashed
to the ground.
A wing of the plane collapsed, ac-
cording to witnesses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Democratic Senator
Supports G. 0. p. To
Beat NOnpdrtisdns

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S,--Declar-
ing that the Nonpartisan league had
taken over the Democratic party in
Montana, Senator Myers, Democrat,
of that state. in formal statement
issued here yesterday urged Montana
Democrats to support the Republican
congressional and state tickets with
the exception OF the nominee for at
torney general.
There is no reason" said Senator
Myers, why the Democratic party
in Montana should be swallowed by
a hybrid combination of radicals and
revolutionists bent on ruination, and
there is no reason why Democrats
should swallow their nondesoript
ticket. / refuse to do so.
This action may sign my polti-
cal death warrant. | would n thou
sand times rather retire to private
life than to continue in public life
at the price of betraying my state
into the hands of what | consider the
worst elements of politics and turn
ing 1t over to a carnival of reckless
ness and orgy of radicalism such as
has prevailed in North Dakota for
several years"
Senator Myers explained that the
Nonpartisan league had obtained the
Democratic nominations in this state
by entering its candidates as Demo-
Gratis In the recent state primary.
The senator said, while his condem-
nation did not apply to the Demo-
cratic nominee for governor personal
~. he could not stand his hackers
and associates"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
THE news sc1MrTAR

Flowers In crepe paper and organAy
defy the closest observer
The Church Service league has a
number Of smart cul-out toys,
mounted butterflies and other hand
made articles. A Partisan hand
painted fan. in a silk. beaded bag. IS
years old, and the property of Madam
c, Nande Rounera, Belgian Of no
bic birth, is on exhibition.
The Buy baby booth" Is con-
Quoted by prominent society women
of Memphis, who will assist In the
sale OF these beautiful bapy dolls
for the benefit of the Leath Orphan
age The booth was decorated ~ n
popular florist who has h1aated ner
services more than once for such an
occasion, and the flowers were the
gift of a well-known floral company.
Conspicuous among the many types
of dolls are the queens of the trl-
states. Tennessee is represented 10y
handsome blonde. exquisitely
gowned and bearing the name Of
joy" She was donated by Mrs J1-
seph Newburger. Queen adele" is
gowned in pink georgette and repre-
sents Arkansas. She is the gift Of
Mrs. j. w. Scott. 'Mississippl's
queen is a pride to her state and
is gowned in seafoam green silk with
French embroidered flowers and
touches of ribbon in blue and pink.
she was presented by Mrs. r. f.
Carr.
Among other personages in The
| BUY Ia baby booth" is bridal
couple, which was presented by Jim
mic Garner, who is well known by
all readers Of Miss Minerva and
William Green Hill"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
BEA UTY AND ART REIGN
IN SPLENDOR IN WOlMEN'S
BUILDING AT BIG FAIR

sentative, and literature on all re-
ligious denominations Is found,
The Memphis high school has a
Cummendable display made 10y mem
bers Of the domestic science and DO
nestle art classes A pink and green
Chambry with cross barred Coa1rS
and cuffs in pink and black wool,
cross stitch. in pink OrGandy frock
with hat to match and other articles
were exhibited by the domestic art
class Tempting jams. jellies and
preserves are shown by the domestic
science class. The technical deplr.-
ment Of Central hiE IS a display
Of floor lamps. smoking sets, nut
bowls, tables and numerous other ar
ticles taught in the manual training
class
The demonstration of the blind IS
quite interesting where they weave
rugs and make mattresses ani
hruums, Baskets displayed are Of all
shapes and sizes and are heautited
by floral designs or painting, There
are sweet grass baskets, little baskets
and all kinds Of fancy baskets.
The appointment Of dinner ana
luncheon tables Is carried ont IN
perfect taste The dinner tables are
in blue and silver with Eracttnl Sill
yer swans as bonbon dishes and sil
yer CandlestiCks with blue candles
The green and gold table is also ar
tistiC and "A luncheon table IN pink is
much admired
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
FOOD PRICES TO
DROP GENERALLY
GROCER PREDICTS

CHICAGO, Sept. ga general re-
duction in food prices was predicted
today by Sol Westerfcld, president
of the Retail GroCers' association,
who declared that all articles Of food.
with the exception of eggs and but
ter, are due for a steady decline
The unwillingness of banks to lend
money except at high interest rates
has resulted in producers cutting
prices to move their good, Mr.. West
erfeld said
The reductions have already been
felt all over Chicago he said. "Po-
tatoes are now selling Mt from AZ to
% cents n peck. the lowest price in
years. | expect that they will reach
price of less than cents pound.
Tomatoes are selling for 10 to Is
cents for two and One-half pound
baskets. Sugar has dropped to 10
cents, and will 20 still lower when
the new crop comes in.
The canned goods now being
packed will have to be sold chraply
to move it. despite continued high
wage costs" MIR Westerfeld said,
because the banks will not loan the
Gamers enough money to carry the
stock. -.s..
THE declines in wheat prices have
brought n sharp drop in flour he
continued. Although the bakers
production costs have increased some
what, l look for reduction in the
price Of bread. Coffee has dropped
10 cents pound within the last few
weeks.
Fruit prices are at n minimum.
Despite the excessive dry, warm
weather, there are large quantities
of peaches TO be had for $3.50 case
This is decidedly less than the prices
demanded in 1914.
Generally, only low prices are in
sight. Although 1t means financial
loss to some producers and dstribu-
tors, the nation as a whole will bene-
will be effected
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Art Exhibit Good.

Among the paintings, some OF
which are works of art, is an orchid
in perfect shade, which was done by
"a young girl almost totally blind. A
sweet faced nun is the work Of a
woman 70 years Of age, who discov-
cred only four years ago that she
possessed this talent. A punch bowl,
smoking set and many other pieces
of exquisite painted china are the
work OF a l5-year-old girl:
The Girl Scouts have an interest
ing display this year, Their miria :
ture bridge. which Is of bark and
brought together with. vines, Il
recreation hall. 'wigwams and camp
fires, all of which were made with
a jack knife.
Mrs. John G. Bluont, director for
West Tennessee, appointed by the
department of justice. conducts a
campaign against the high cost of
living. Mrs, Horace II. Smith. of
Nashville, state director. will he pres
ent during fair week and will make
some interesting talks on this line.
The book stall of Christian litero-
ture where the Union Bible study
Glass OF Memphis are distributing
literature, is under the direction Of
Mrs. r. r. Durrett, as local repre-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28

on entering the Woman's bu4faing
at the Tri- State fair your first i'm
in the sunny south but have been
transferred to the Orient The cell
| ing presents "A shower of bamboo
studded with yylstaria in dainty pas-
tel shades, while cherry blossom
and Jurmnesc parasols. in riotous col
urs. with their oriental touch exhu-
arates the visitor
The first attractive niece Of WON
ans skill are. the dolls, There are
rag dolls that even the keenest OBJ
server could not detect from the
work Of a famous doh importer. 4
bride and her life partner are cor
rcctly uttirrd from the gracefully
draped veil with orange blossoms to
a., F,n Jr.... .rIt ND .,.r,tbjrc
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Harding COLLGTtess
As He GreetS CrOUd

ALTOONA, Pa, Sept. 2s.--A large
crowd, including many women,
greeted Senator Harding, Republican
candidate for president, when he ar
rived here yesterday en- route to
baltimore. He was Oblide to appear
fact that he was not called early
enough.
He made a brief speech in whieh he
stated that~the Cummins- Esch bill
was one of the best pieces of legisla-
ton ever enacted for the workers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Kidndpers Holding
Wealthy Canadian,
Detective Asserts

CHICAGO. Sept 2S.-Search for
Ambrose j. Small, Canadian theatre
cal manager and multi millionaire,
has been started here by Chief of
Detectives James L. Mooney. who
said last night he Is convinced Small
is held here by kidnapers.
Both Small and his secretary. John
Doughty. disappeared last December
Chief Mooney said he was in pos
session of information which had
caused the search TO be centered
here.
\ reward of $4,000 has been Of
fered for the arrest of Doughty, il
was learned last night
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
Cox And Running
Mate To Confer

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-Gov Cox
and Franklin d. Roosevelt will con-
fer next Sunday on Gov. Cox's pri-
vate car, on the way from Terre
Haute. Ind, to Indianapolis, it was
announced at the Democratic ma
tional headquarters here.
Mr.. Roosevelt win board the Cox
train at Terre Haute, journey to In
dianapolis with Gov. Cox leave the
presidential candidate there and re-
turn to Terre Haute.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-28
NEGREss RUSHED AWAY

GREENVILLE. Ala, Sept. IS
Texana MaChoniCo, negress, who was
cook ut a local hotel when 26 per-
sons were poisoned there by eating
biscuits containing arsenic last
Tuesday night, was spirited away
from GreerNile by Sheriff King Muir
ply yesterday for safekeeping
when rumors of mob violence reached
the sheriff.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-22
OF Local Interest

Mrs Anna Caige and children. OF
Amarillo. spent Sunday al the Hcnsley
home.
Mr.. and Mrs Sanford Black were
callers In Amarillo Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs y. " Nix and daughter.
Wennie D.. were In Amarillo Sunday
visiting friends.
I.lgf Frieze spent the weekend In
silverton with relatives
Ann Morris was In Amarillo sunday
visiting her father. who is in the SAM.
tarium
Ray Campbell was in Amarillo sun.
day on business
Ice Poster and J. Prichard were IN
Amarillo Sunday 10 see Lewis Foster.
who Ia IN the sanliarium.
Harvey Moore. 81 Amarillo. was
caller here saturday.
j. 7. Holland was In Amarillo sun.
day.
c. Il. Holland was in Amarillo sy,
nay 10 NEE, his daughters. who have
been visiting relatives al TeNhumn
Miss Helen and Ari.e Doran were
callers In Amarillo sunday.
Dr. ana AIRS. II. II. Latson and son
Harvey. visited sunday afternoon al
the Mrs Anna Bentley home IN Ana
Bob Patton visited friends In ANA
rillo Sunday
W 4. Heyser was in Amarillo sun.
day 20 visit his wife. who is in the ~
Anthony sanitariVu for treatment.
Lorenzo Writ and family we're call
ers IN amarillo Sunday.
Miss Birdie lie Rurkhalter visited
W. J. fleshsr was a business caller
IN Amarillo Monday
Miss OKLA Downing and Walter Az
d~fson visited In Amarillo Sunday.
Efnmit; Bellas and Miss Agnes Good.
attended the hall game In Amarillo sun
day
Mark and Buddie Foster wer. cali
ers In Amarillo sunday.
". W. Foster and son. MARI vver.
callers In Amarillo sunday
u. y. CRANKY and Miss Ruth wsico,
II Amarillo were issued lIcens. Satur
day.
Esrl S,wari and John Owning wer,
callers IN Amarillo sunday
Mamie fitx and Clifford Mccain
were callers In Amarillo sunday
Miss Mary l.. Clark left Monday 10
her home In Amarillo. She hss ,
leave of ahsence from the Normal. ars
wil study IN Northwestern universit,
eurihE the cunning wear. Miss Corinn.
TAMIL VIII take her music work h
the Normal. Miss Margaret guanthel
also has a leave Il shsence and Will =,
company Miss Clark n Northw.sf.r,
IN fennock. q Amarillo. was hui
ness caller In Canyon Monday
Mrr busheh Loyejoy. % Amarillo !,
visiting relatives here this we'd
Arin-ans fark visited friends /,
Amarillo Sunday.
rillo Sunday
Miss Gertrude Reid was a visitor /,
Miss Pearl Jenkins spent m. w..l
end With home folks In Amarino
e. y. Harrison and d. ri.r,
transacted business In Amarillo NJ,
day.
Harry Upfold was : caller d, Pr.
view Thursday.
X l.. McMurtry and snn l.. A.
Win. were IN Amarillo Mandsv
Oscar Gano was IN Amarillo FriH.,
70 meet his wife. who has i-su yisI.ir,
her sister al Esteliien
Geo. n jordan wss IN Amarillo 81
cav on business Randall Cnu.f,
News
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-22

agou, fnr the Union Pacific railroad
with headquarters ~ Dallas. u visiting
her. Hr tht guest uf AZ 4 II. Lindsay,
1909 Washington street
g. Blake ct Chillicothe. Texas. AMI
J y Blake. uf Salisbury. Mo, vino ar
rived in Amarillo the earlier part uf the
week Ca participate n the family r"un
Ion and ffiicth wedding anniversary nf
thoir parents. NJ. and Mrs. ] L. Blake.
of this ,itv. returned 10 their homes
Friday
- o. Gillespie left recently for Los
Angeles. Ctlif. where be- VIII visit with
b. Wfr aud daughters. Masses Ida Flo
and JOHNNIE Gillespie. who aic spending
th. summer iu that cts.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-22
>ornl \olr, and Personal Mention.

NJ ava Mrs sam T.. Scay returned
this morning from deightui Witt
yf three months ut Virginia Beach au
other rnst ,Itl,r
Mrs Ed 70. Mayer and children. who
have h'eu spending tho summer in
beutrr uassrd through %, Uty lu-i
SATURDAY ,nuuic to Fort Worth Wh,,.
they iuiuni Mr. Mayer returning iu
Amarillo Thursday Boo their ,tf
Miss Mary - sawyer hus return.
lrum visit 90 several months with h'I
tl,hir
q. T. canluy travelling passenger
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-22

The Belle Bennett Mi siorart Society
Of the Palk Street Methodist church
will entertain ", inosiay afternoon
August g. "a o'clock with sr,ili l,
"a. home at Mrs. T. G. britain. lJua
3onrot street AL members are 10
luested "a be- present whilea sprUiil Iu
yitation IL extended o. new members
The host"sses fur the afternoon viii B.,
Mechanics TimmuuH. iiinsI. iiutklrr
Patton. Fields. Nicholson Cole. Cope
and. neFce and Britain
The following delightful program ha.
le"n arranged fuf the ucUlsiun.
Violin SolU-Nfs. George Beverly.
Plano Solo-Mrs StinsUn.