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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11
UNDUE ALARM AS
TO CAR DELIVERIES
Public Mistaken in Belief
That Delaying Orders Will
0bviate Long Wait.

People in Washington who are
waiting for automobiles or who are
thinking about buying cars are un-
duly alarmed regarding shipments to
this field, and hesitate to put their
orders in. for cars for fear there will
be an unreasonable delay. Some feel
that more cars are going abroad than
should be allowed to leave the United
States, in view of the great demand
for them here
1t is true that good many cars
are being sent to foreign countries
monthly. and that this in some meas
ure affects the local supply: but it is
felt by local dealers to be mistake
for consumers to feel that by waiting
they will be in a better position to
get prompt delivery later in the sea
son.
Demand Abroad for U. s. Cars. |
There is demand abroad for
American made cars that is alarming
to the British, French and Italian
builders. They feel that American
business men are taking advantage of
their impotent state economically to
cash in on their home markets. They
fail to see. however, that this is
merely a question of business compe-
tition
American manufacturers are. how
ever. not is heartlessly exporting their
wares abroad as many have been led
" SuppoSt HIS 10 pioDdUly uuc iiOIc
to existing uncertainties of foreign
exchange, however, than to a 100 per
cent philanthropic endeavor to supply
their fellow countrymen. In view OF
the heavy manufacturing figures dur
ing the past year and the past two or
three months, the export figures APP
pended by no means show that ex-
ports have been heavy in this line of
merchandise.
Automobile Exports OF 1919.
In 1919 passenger automobile ex
ports were 67,106 machines, valued at
$73,642,035. compared with 1896. val
ued at s36.27S,292 in 1918. A total Of
15,467 trucks. valued at $35,099.079
were exported. compared with 10,30S.
valued at s26,S14,952 in 1918.
The Department of Commerce Jan
uary figures show that the South
American republics. Asia. Africa and
Mexico. had a trade balance against
the United States of $22O.437,9S2 for
the month. and 1865. 156.S01 for seven
months. The January balance against
Europe was $356.155,889.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11

Utilizing Battery OF Wrong Voltage.
w. S. writes: My car has a six-volt
electrical equipment, but the battery
is no good. A friend of mine has a
twelve-volt battery. which he will
give me. Will it be all right to use
it?
Answer: You cannot use it to take
the place of your battery without
making changes in it, as it would
burn out your lamps at once, your
generator could not charge it, and it
would not deliver current enough to
work your starter motor. However,
by taking a little trouble. you could
utilize it on your car. This twelve
volt battery consists of six separate
cells, and it would be possible to di-
vide it into two batteries of three
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11

But such matters as dragging brakes.
may absorb power and continue to do
SO all season without attracting atten-
ton. Hence 1t is wise to test for such
trouble. With the car on jacks turn
one wheel to see IL the brake drags.
Then try the other. II either or both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11
HINTS FOR THE MOTORIST
By ALBERT L. cLOUGH
KEEPING TABS ON THE ALCOHOL MIXTURE.
1t ReauIrea Testinx Just Like the Battery Iquid


there no loss of mixture
slightly strengthen the
Whatever
replaced
method OF checking
called acohooee sample the mixture to be
a Fahrenheit
O95 80 o965;
os5o s13 When the sample
than
hydrometer Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11

drag the brakes should Immediately
be adjusted. Tires should be exam
ined for minor cuts and bruises
Slight repairs now may save large
bills later. Begin the season BY hay-
keep them so-New York Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11

Treating furnished Lamp Refectors.
R. w. G. asks: Is there any prep
aration for removing the tarnish from
lamp reflectors? Where can they be
refinished if this becomes necessary?
Answer: First try wiping the re-
f1ecting surfaces off with small ball
of absorbent cotton. moistened in al
cohol, and then, If necessary, apply
little high-grade silver polish and rub
it gently with very soft chamois
leather until the luster has been re-
stored as far as possible. In case the
silver coating has been partially de-
stroyed. the refiectors will have to be
replated with silver and very care
fully buffed. This can be done at a
well equipped plating establishment
or by the lamp company which made
them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11

cells. each of which would deliver six
volts. These two batteries could be
connected in parallel so that both
would furnish current at the same
time. You could have a battery man
make this alteration, which would
consist of cutting the connecting
strap between the third and fourth
cell and suitably connecting together
the two free positive poles and the
two free negotive poles. The two con-
nection points thus formed would be
connected to your system as were the
two posts of the old battery.
One Headlight Refuses to Burn.
r. ]. asks: How many ground wires
are there in the electric system Of the
-- car? / think that I must have
short-circuit as l can get only one
of the headlights to burn.
Answer: In the wiring diagram no
ground wires are shown. the lighting
system being ground at the junctiou
box. the generator being grounded
through its frame and the battery be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11

the junction box and the lamp that
fails to light. There may be a pSor
connection in the lamp socket or in
the connector from the car wiring to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11
WATCH OTHER THINGS
BESIDES CAR ENGINE

When the engine runs well there Is
a temptation to let everything else GO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11

ing grounded through the starter
motor frame. The fact that only one
headlight burns does not, in itself,
indicate short-circuit. but rather
that there is an open circuit between
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Keep Out the Reds.
(Atlanta Constitution. )

(Atanta Constitution
 Evidence collected by American diplomatic off cials in Europe has according to Rotterdam respondent of the Associated Press revealed the fact that determined and aggressive efforts are being made by agents of the soviet Russian government t send Upwards of 25,000 bosheyik missionaries to the United States, opportunity arises to spread red propaganda throughout country.
 The plan of operation it has been worked out and put into operation by the Russian government. contemplates the flooding of America with represen- tative boshevki moving about spies disguised az immigrant workers-common laborers, skilled artisan; and professional men and Women-the purpose belne seed of dscontent with the laws and institu. tons obtaining here, gradually to nfame the minds of masses to the point of raising in rebellion overthowing government and establishing in its stead so-called soviet republic" patterned after that of Lenine and Trotzky.
 This plan is said to be modelled after the pre-wal German espionage system says the correspondent and surpasses it in daring and thoroughness of de- tail. It is to quote from the dispatch, spy and courier system
 4 said Ito surpass in efficinecy and extent E that sof the German general staff before the
 and the lists of soviet
 are said to be the names of many men who
 before 1914 acted as spies for the central
 powers Russia"
 This is indeed a startling revelation for treats oi menace that is aimed at the very heart ot America and the very life of the United States government
 Fortunately. the governments agents abroad have become cognizant of what is going in time to nip the scheme in the bud; and that certainly should he done
 All possible effort should be-and probably is teing-made to prevent these missionaries from tokng passage to shores. To great extent as possible they should be headed off the other 'iGe, where, the reports say, they are resortins all manner of subterfuges and to bribery in order to get aboard ships sailing for the United States Federal officers should be the alert to nab, i'm mediatey upon landing attempts land, those who manage to get across the
 And once in the tolls of the laws of this nation, they should be immediately banshed to the land whence they came, if not treated in manner cal ulated to be more discouraging the prosecu- .ion of their destructive mission
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Luke McLuke Says

When a fellow marries some other girl in the neighborhood the other girls wonder where the poor boob's 9yes and brains are.
 The best rough-and-tum fighter xe ever knew was a fellow who )lurted out the truth when he spoke. And he was kept busy fighting
 A lot of women were terribly dis appointed when they discovered. that here were no mirrors in the voting booths.
 Do not let your head get swelled. People will have forgotten who you were before the Undertaken gets his pill paid in full
 The most tiresome thing ever crn- ated is a man who thinks he is Good md Pure.
 If you took the Bare Legs and tho Jazz out of the average Broadway success that gets SC per ticket, tick cts would be selling for 60 cents.
 Our idea of a hero is a man who s supporting a wife and ten kids on a salary.
 Ananias was a poor piker compared with the married man whose wife has just found six hairpins and q lace bordered handkerchief ill hlS coat pocket.
 Nature is a contrary cuss. She fixes things so that the baldheaded man has to shave every day.
 If a woman has poor complexion she isn't happy until she purchases l better one.
 Maybe your failure isn't due to a lack of Luck as much as it is to . lack of Energy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Against Government in Business.
(Portland Oregonian. ]


 When the tendency in Europe is to greater gov rnmental interference in business it is remarkable hat in this country the tendency is the opposite lirection. This has been demonstrated anew by a of newspaper editors. About year ago a agency submitted the question:
 What is the sentiment in your community on government ownership and operation of railroads? Fourty y-four per cent of the editors answered and Il per cent. of them were again public ownership T per cent. for, and per cent. in doubt
 Recently a has been made the ques- ion:
 Does public opinion favor ownership and opera ion of industries by the Federal ownership?
 Forty-one per cent. answered and S7 per cent. against, 10 per cent for, and per cent. in doubt. Opinion is thus more decidedly against pubic peration of other industries than against that If ailroads and those in doubt only against ; per cent
 In the ratio of about nine to the American leope are in favor of the American plan of leaving industry to private enterprise. This verdict is given the presence of wrecked industry in Russia, of a nationwide strike following government control of 'oal mines in Britain, and of paralysis of Italian ndunstry when workmen, backed by the Government eize control. The and failure which nave ollowed experiments of the Wilson Administration n the same field also form object lesson. Amer will not try themselves experiments which failed lamentably in other countries
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
BETTER ENGLISH.


 The educational campaign in our schools in behalf of better English is timely, and if carried to its logical conclusions will be of benefit to the American people. Correct English correctly spoken written adds the power these who use 1t and besets clarity of understanding.
 This, does not mean, however, that all slang should le frowned upon. The English language has been ea- riched by the confirmed habit those whose tongue it is to slang. Many of the good, strong English words of today slang few yesterdays ago For instance, stacker" slang when the late World War was new, and tank" and Eighty" and 'ace" and many other expressive words. It has not been long since jazz." "dud" and grafer" Were slang words All of these words have meaning and they in the latest dictionaries Shakespeare was almost habitua of slang in his day, out long sinfe his slang became good English
 And it is not always a crime corrupt words. as for instance, cant "doest," isn't, etc. Many years ago Charles A. Dana urged that such corrup- tions as these should be placed in the dictionaries,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08

contending that they had been established by good usuage His suggested has been seconded by Brander Matthews
 In considering this question of good English it be always borne in mind that the language belong the Photographers to the hyper critical. The langage belongs to the people, and therefore usuage controls. Usuage has made buffalo of bison, and corn maize. It has changed the meaning of many words and made many ones
 However, there should be discrimination in the use of slang in the corruption of words and in usuage No better rule can be followed by .ne student of English than to follow the usuage Of the masters Until one become master, he will make mis take in refraning from using words and forms that have been adopted by recognized authority
 One of the worst of American traits probably, is careessness speech. It is seldom that we he IT an Amerian speak he writes, and he does not always write correctly Therefore, for the good of the future American, let's encourage the better English movement in schools.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08

Seattle has discovered again that eternal vigilance is price of conservative control Let the people er that city show slightest failure of interets in lubic matters and the radicals win election Thomas S. Lppy who became famous of the Klondike miionaiies conservative, defeated the other day for Port Commissioner by George B. Lamp ing radical And the election followed succession of recent victories by the conservatives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08

The Liberal Party victory in the Provincial cleo ton in British Columbia the other day, following similar results in the election not long ago In On tario would seem ndicatethat Canada, also, like France America and Greece have done, is prepared to swat the War Government. @.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08

With our exports growing balance of trade expanding and gold imports swelling, as werc shown in the Secretary of Commerces report or Octobers foreign trade, the United States is stil' doing fairly well. Ordinarily such condition would not portend hard times.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Cluck, CIuck!

We learn from the esteemed Docket hat in case in the District Court If Page County Iowa, A. Hem is he plaintiff and Tillie Hem. Nellie Dove and Jennie P. Hem are the defendants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08

Some the old Juneau spirit exhibited again in the Red Cross membership Roll Call "Cve the Top lcng ago became a Juneau slogan
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Oh. Fish !

A. Carp is in business on Dry2des street in New Orleans, La.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08

Things To Work About A pound of alcohol produces ll,2o0 u ermal units of energy in the hu man body.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Gosh

Gosh!
 In "The Diary of Opal Whiteley3 supposed to have been written by a six-year-old child, Opal describes her sensations ofter being spanked by her mother. She says:
 "The back of me feels little sore, but I am happy listening to the twi- light music of Gods good world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08

There will be enough Democratic members T the House to make much trouble Pitts .urgh GazetteTmes.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08

Uneasy lies the head that awaits the Executive atchet-( Indianapolis News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Well. We'll!

Most of the Fairs are held in the Fall But what we started to tell you is that May Fair is County Health Inspector at sherman, Texas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Police

Gosh, but my shoulders ache this morning." said Smith.
 What's the trouble?" asked Jones. q attended a dance given by the Deaf Mute Society,"" replied Smith. But how did that make your shoul iers ache?" demanded Jones.
 q was swinging dumb bellies al light" grinned Smith.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Notice! !!
Famous SIeepers

Pullmans The Sleeping Princess. Railroad Ties. Rip Van Wrinkle Night Watchmen.-Doc Lewstader.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
BITS OF BY-PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer

Good Men Gone Wrong Carl Angel and Sam Divine were arrested for selling whiskey in Chat tanooga, Tenn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08

Our Daily Spesial Selfishness Is The Mother Of D.. vorce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Shaky

OTdKy "I'd put that fellow down as . sEaky risk" announced the Medical Examiner
 What's the matter with him ?' asked the Life Insurance Solicitor. He had chill while l was examin ing him." replied the Medical Ex eminer
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
OIIr Gailv s

Our Daily Special
 Beauty Is Always An Asset And Curves Are Always Capital
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
HooraY! !

Fishing must be good at Frankfort, Ky. Anyway you can C. A. Fish there, and his daughter is Carrie B 4. Fish
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Famous Cans
Whaddy Va Mean, "Ratting?"

Whaddy Va Mean, "Rattlng?" We see by the Charleston (W. VaD Gazette that A. Slaughter advertises. "A rattling good car" for sale.
 Notice! We're not going to miss a chance to meet Miss A. Chance, of Lynch Mines, Ky
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Watch Us Grew!

Watch Us Grew! Leona B. Quiet and Iva Rug have joined the Jellico (Tenn) branch oI he Club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Thincs To Worry About

Did you know that "Aldinoroticoph- oGcophornio" means a proud or. pom pous person?
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08
Wealth

Good health. Good appetite. Good digestion. Good teeth. Good sight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-08


 Copyright by Cincinnati Enquirer
 Good Men Gone Wrong Carl Angel and Sam Divine were arrested for selling whskey in Chat tanooga, Tenn.
 We'll, Well! Most of the Fairs are held in the Fall But what we started to tell you is that May Fair is County Health Inspector at sherman, Texas. Things To Work About A pound of alcohol produces 11,200 u ermal units of energy in the hu- man body.
 Oh, Fish! A. Carp is in business on Dry2des street in New Orleans, La.
 Our Daily SpesiaI Selfishness Is The Mother Of D. vorce.
 Wealth Good health. Good appetite. Good digestion. Good teeth. Good sight. Police! Gosh, but my shoulders ache this morning." said Smith. What's the trouble?" asked Jones. q attended dance given by the Deaf Mute Society" replied Smith. But how did that make your shoul iers ache?"' demanded Jones. q was swinging dumb bellies al light,' grinned Smith.
 Shaky "Td put that fellow down as q sEaky risk" announced the Medical Examiner.
 Whats the matter with him?' asked the Life Insurance Solicitor. He had a chill while l was examin ing him." replied the Medical Ex eminer.
 Watch Us Grew! Leona B. Quiet and Iva Rug have DI he Club.
 Hooray! Fishing must be good at Frankfort Ky. Anyway you can C. A. Fish there, and his daughter is Carrie B A. Fish.
 Famous Cans Tomato. Ash
 Republi-.-Billie Wood Whaddy Va Mean, "Rattling?" We see by the Charleston (W Va) Gazette that A. Slaughter advertises "A rattling good car" for sale.
 Notice! We're not going to miss a chance to meet Miss A. Chance, of Lynch Mines, Ky.
 Famous SIeepers Pullmans The Sleeping Princess. Railroad Ties. Rip Van Wrinkle. Night Watchmen.-Doc Lewstadec.
 Cluck, Cluck! We learn from the esteemed Docket hnt n in thn lliStricL Con l.t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-27
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION
ENDS AT ST. MARY'S

Forty Hours Devotion opened in st.
Mary's Church on Sunday morning
with Solemn High Mass.
This devotion, which commemor-
atcs the forty days Christ lay buried
in the sepulcher, was first celebrated
at Milan in 1884 II was introduced
into Rome in 154S by St Philip Neri
The Forty Hours is one of the prin-
cipal devotions held in honor of the
Blessed Sacrament, which was ex-
posed for alteration during Sunday.
Monday and Tuesday after the morn
ing masses until the close of the
evening services.
The Devotion of the Forty Hours
closed with Solemn Benediction, and
the usual procession in which the
school children. the various societies
as well as the clergy, participated
hymns appropriate to the feast were
sung by the congregation. The serv-
ices were at all times well attended
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-27
"GoD BLESS You'S" MEANING
Expression Of SoIieitude That Can
Be Traced Back to the De-
cline Of Athens.

The Greeks and Romans had their
'T.ong life to youl" Gesundheit! is
now verboten. But We still say
"Sante" and GOD bless you'll" after
q Sneeze.
This expression Of solicltude can be
traced back TO the decline of Athens.
One of the terrible devastating
plaques which darken the pages or
European history was raging in the
famous city. The flower of Greece.
her foremost writer's and artists. the
founders of much OF our modern Gull
ture. were ruthlessly cut down. The
dead piled high. and daily Athenian
courage was taxed TO the fullest. But
10 every home where lay victim. the
elixir of hope, the rainbow OF prom
Use. was the sneeZe, for ii indicated
10 the watchers that the danger was
passed, that the patient would recover.
few centuries later another cpl
demic assailed Europe. but this time
the sneeze. being a symptom OF the
maiady, was a bad omen.
In this age of witches. COLLINS, med
icine men and leeches superstition
flourished. Some of the most intel
lectual minds of the time accredited
charms and soothsayers. 1t was there
fore nothing extraordinary for the
none TO decree the exclamation God
bless your" by anyone who heard a
sneeze. This was supposed 10 com
bat its evil powers and prevent the
spread of the disease. And COO
bless youl" with its kindly human IN
terest has come down through the
ages.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-27
Berlin Under Indictment.

Berlin has been known for many
years as the most corrupt city In
Europe, but few German newspapers
have spoken so frankly about it as the
Cologne Volkszeitung. Here is its
latest Indictment. 1--WE should rejoice
to see fire descend from heaven and
reduce to cinders the horrible Babel
of Berlin. To hell with the Berliners.
people without soul and without heart,
implacable foes of all Kultur. In the
great record book of humanity mon
strous debt of blood is inscribed
against Berlin. He who has not yet
made himself acquainted with the re-
voting sentiments which have pre-
vailed in the Prussian capital for CEN
turtles is wilfully blind. Berlin Is an
immense moral ceSspool. We refuse to
be any longer under its sway"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-27
Britain Needs New Houses.

1t has been estimated that 100000
new houses, are needed in the United
Kingdom to properly house the p0pu-
lation. All building was at stand
still throughout the war. Because Of
the enormous increase In building ma
terials ana the increased cost of la
Dor these houses cannot be built for
less than twice the amount they would
have cost in 1914. Thousands of big
houses in london are for sale, but
these are of no use to newlyweds,
who I'm most instances cannot afford
TO maintain them. nor can they get the
servants necessary to keep up such
establishments. 1t has been found too
costly to try to convert many of these
houses into apartments. They now
are monuments to prewar and opu-
lent family life in London. when sery.
ants were employed by the dozen.