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The Cordova daily times., 1921-10-04
MORAN GROUP PLACER Survey No. 14Oe.
HARD LUCK PLACER Survey No. 140.

Beginning at Cor. No. 1, iden- tical with Cor. No 4, NJ. s. No. 10S0. Marion Placer, and Cor. No. 4, Tenas Fraction Placer, whence U. s. l.. Nj. No. A bears S. 51 deg. 40 min. F. 3796.3 it.; thence S. 5s deg. 29 min. w. 223.8 1t. to Cor. No. 2. thence N 6l deg. 49 min. w. 775.3 1t. to Cor. No. 3. thence N. 40 deg. IS min. w 6l2.27 ft. to Cor. No. 4, thence N S6 deg. IS min. w. 924.6 1t. to Cor. No. 5, thence N. S7 deg. 39 min. W. S63.S it. to Cor. No. 6, thence N. 63 deg. II min. w. 617.69 1t. to Cor. No. '. thence N. T deg. 0l min. w. 5973 it. to Cor. No. &. thence N. 75 deg. 5l min. w. 121763 1t. to Cor. No. g. thence N. 53 deg. 20 min. E. 1447.7O 1t. to Cor. No. 10. thence s. 7S deg. S5 min. k. 499S.24 1t. to Cor. No. II, thence s. 25 deg. 52 min. w. 1619.S 1t. to Cor. No. l, the place of beginning.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-10-04

it. to Cor. No. 6, thence S. 65 deg. 09 min. E. 2640.S 1t. to Cor. No. ', thence s. 20 deg. 20 min. E. 501.3 1t. to Cor. No. 1, the place of beginning.
 MORAN GROUP PLACER
 Survey No. 1409.
 Beginning at Cor No 1, iden- tical with Cor No. :, Chisto. china Association Claim No. Placer, whence U. $. l.. NJ. No. A bears s. 66 deg. 35 min. E. S919.6 1t; thence N. 65 deg. O9 min. w. 264O.S 1t to Cor. No. 2, thence N. 19 deg. 20 min. w. SS4.S5 1t. to Cor. No. 3, thence s. 58 deg. 37 min. E. 29SO.2 it. to Cor No. 4, thence S. 20 deg. 20 min. E. 41955 it. to Cor. No. l, the place of beginning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

fact coast express trains. three
hours o. minutes and 90 seconds in
the rear.
On the FIRST trip The drivers. Hart
J.. Weaver and James g.. Gurl,y.
carried T.. s. mail both ways be-
tween san Francisco and Los An
Eeles. being sworn in as federal Of
icials upon authority from Wash
ington- in fact. the Journey was
made for the purpose of showing
The possibilities of the motor car
in transporting mail quickly
The round trip, distance OF
S64.H miles. was covered by the
Studebaker in II hours. % minutes
The trip down, over tho coast route.
distance of 45e.- miles. was made
in 10 hours y minutes so seconds.
as compared with The previous best
record OF i hours. AZ minutes, so
seconds established iu 1915.
The car and The Lark" started
their dash 20 Los Angeles az the
same time. and IL was on this occa-
sion that the Light Six beat the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

He who hits and runs away.
won't run very far if the plans Of
Capt. George V. sinclair of sacra-
mento. Calf, are adopted.
Capt Sinclair has invented de
vice TO make the highways unsafe
for reckless drivers. and has asked
the California legislature 10 adopt
it.
II is an automatic safety stop and
is shown in detail in the above
sketch.
IL works as follows:
4 cross bar is extended in front
OF the automobile, similar 10 u
bumper" The cross bar connects
with another which runs back
through two boxes of mechanism.
The FIRST box securely locks the bar
when the slightest pressure is ex-
erted against the bumper"
The second box contains a device
for shutting off the fuel TO the en-
CINE. An engine without fuel can
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

trains schedule b. over three and
onc-half hours
After hanging Up these records,
the Studebaker drivers went AFTER
the fourth and only remaining speed
mark-that 81 lowering the pr0s1s
Gus best time over the valley route
They succeeded IN making the uto
from Los Angeles 20 san Franciacc
over this route. a distance OF al 4
miles, in nine hours II minutes. 81
seconds. OF which tirle IS minutes
was spent in crossing the ferry %
San Francisco. This record brsal1s
ing time was made under difficult
weather conditions, the pllots being
forced 20 drive through a dense fog
100 miles Of the way.
These record breaking trips also
prove how an automobile can stand
a long continued run without me-
chauical trouble. In this case the
car was ready 20 start out on is
second "trip Immediately after TN
lshing the first.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

not run, except on it's reputation.
Beneath the platform on which the
mechanism is set. Is a box contain
ing cards bearing the number or
the machine and the name. address
and description Of the automobile's
owner. AS tho bar is forced back.
the box opens and out drops the
discriminating cards
At the same time an electrical
horn is started. 1t blows for five
minutes, informing those within
earshot that the car has struck
something.
The automobile cannot again be
started until some responsible per-
SON." authorized 10 carry a key to
the box on stills (also shown has
opened the box and reset the
bumper"
In case an automobilist strikes
a person or an object on the road
he is securely tiled up" unit, a
responsible person" can be found
to unlock the starting mechanism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Motor Department. have an old
car, for which I have no instruc-
ton book. Please tell me how often
should change the oil in the crank
case. 1t has a pump-over system
with an overflow compartment be-
low the crank case. 2. G.
Every thousand miles IS the rule.
After about 5000 miles the crank
case should be removed and the
grit should be washed out and the
case thoroughly cleaned with kero-
sene.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03
STUDEBAKER CAR
BREAKS FOUR SPEED
RECORDS ON COAST
Light-Six, Carrying L. 5.
Mail, Betters Time of
Fast Train.

In two sensational dashes a
Studebaker light-six recently broke
all records for speed between san
Francisco and Los Angeles. setting
a new mark for the round trip. .ow-
ering the coast route record by two
hours 35 minutes 20 seconds. heat
Ing the best time ever before made
over the valley route. and leaving
''The Lark" most famous Of inc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03
MOTORISTS PROBLEMS
Solved for Readers OF
The NewS-Times
By William II. Ste1Cayt, Jr.

Motor Department-Please let me
know through your query columns
how to prevent tho acid soaking up
tho positive post % my Exide 3-cell
battery. The post seems loose. How
can II be frightened? READER.
IL Is best 20 take your battery 10
tho nearest battery service station
and let them make the needed re-
pairs. You cannot prevent the acid
from attacking the posts where there
% 2. leak Even the acid fumes from
me vent caps will cause more or less
corroston at the terminals. Keep
the terminals clean and keep them
covered with vaseline, This treat
ment will reduce the annoyance TO
minimum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Motor Department. have a Max
well car which when going down hill
seems to bsckfire 10 the mufaer.
Have had valves ground. but this
does not seem 10 help #. II never
skips when using gas when car is
in motion. How can this be stop
pedT OWNER.
Usually sch trouble is caused by
a faulty mixture under conditions
OF cOasting down Hill where car
pushes the engine, etc. This is UNI
ayoi6able with some types due 10
the limited range Of adjustment. so
long as your motor performs well
under all working conditions, It
would be best 10 keep present adj
Justment. Do not close throttle en-
tlrely and note the change.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Spring is here! Winter with all
its handicaps to the motorist is be
hind and can be forgotten. Out in
the country Motor Nature is swing
ing into her spring work. making
the trees blossom. the seeds sprout
and crops grow. Her reckoning call
cannot be resisted by the mOtorist.
No season OF the year is more invit-
ingly attractive than the immediate
80 days ahead. Hike to the coun-
try!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03
HELPFUL HINTS.

DO not overlook the distributor
head in your spring cleaning. Re
move Fl carefully and clean out the
dust around the. segments with gaso-
line and a cloth. If the segments
are very black, use fine sandpaper
and wipe off carefully afterward.
Finish with a little oil on finger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03
Travel @
Topics
Conducted by Goodrich

Increased railroad passenger fares
now in effect have caused many
travellers 10 desert the railroads in
favor of motor transportation. A
Virginia railroad. so miles i'm length,
i'm asking permission TO discontinue
its passenger service states that mo-
tor travel on improved highways
parallelng its line has so seriously
affected it's passenger traffic that it
is no longer profitable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

as "a four-volt coil. it should be
worked by two cells Of @ storage
battery or four dry cells. Tho volt
age Of the latter will be somewhat
higher, but since their internal re-
sistance il also greater. tho current
delivered Will be about tho SEINE.
Most coils are made 90 operate on
SIX volts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Motor Department - What grade
of cylinder oil is best to use in sum-
mer. light, medium or heavy?
j. s.
There Is no fixed rule to apply
other than that advanced by the en-
CINE manufacturers. Usually a me-
dunn grade is best. However. this
viii be determined by the type of
engine used. also condition OF the
engine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Motor Department - have
model 20 overland which rides hard.
I would like a set OF shock absorbers
providing / could and one that was
syod and did not cost much TO put
on an old car. Could you advise
me? o. r.
There are several good shock alb
sorbers on the market, but this de-
partment cannot recommend any
particular one as being the best.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

If ammeter shows nothing when
car is running at Is 20 20 miles per
hour. 70 shows that generator IS not
delivering current; automatic cut
ont is not working. or that am
meter is defective.
II ammeter shows discharge"
when lamps are OFF" a leak is in
dicated and should he traced i'm
mediately. Otherwise your battery
will soon become exhausted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Every rural preacher should have
a car, This is the subject of an
editorial that appeared I'm a recent
issue of a prominent religious pub
LEGATION. IL said: THE ministers
efficiency is doubled. trebled and
even quadrupled 10y use OF the four
wheeled chariot of the apocalypse.
Desert places are beginning to re-
ioice and the wilderness is becoming
glad by the herald of the cross in
his automobile
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Motor Depal tment-T have a 1918
car. but am troubled by oil getting
UP beycnd the pistons. Would it be
any advantage 20 cut another groove
in pistons and add another ring on
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Motor Department - How can I
make a paint for motor car rims
which will prevent rust2 OWNER.
Remove the rust from the rims by
scraping and sandpapering. Clean
thoroughly and then apply a coat
Of ordinary shallac, mixed with some
graphite. When this has dried
thoroughly apply another coat. Some
people use an aluminium paint to
advantage
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

When you have the time study
your starting and lighting system
carefully, using your instruction
book as a guide. Gradually the uses
of the parts and the paths of cur
rents viii become clear 20 you. Give
o. tho care 1t needs and you will
get better service and have less
trouble in the end.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Motor Departments Il Injurious
% use four dry cells with an induc-
ton coil designed Cor four volts?
G. s.
II a-ooii is described by the maker
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

each. making four rings instead OF
three as nOW2 r. p.
There Is not enough metal at that
part Of the piston. Cutting a groove
piston rings properly fitted should
overcome the trouble IL the cylin-
dcrs are not out OF true. The rings
must nj snug int0 the grooves 10
prevent syphoning o. the oil into
the combustion chamber.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

H0tor Department - Ny engine
. becomes overheated very quickly.
have cleaned the cooling system
t@icc. renewed all the hose connec-
uJrs, and am sure the pump is
working. The motor seems 10 be
/ in good condition. and there seems
i;5 Doe plenty OF power. but l cannot
overcome the overheatiug. The
tcarbGretor mixture Is cut down as
I low as possible Can you offer any
/ suggestions? A. &.
/ III the cylinders are very much
Z carbcnized you are bound 10 be
troubled with overheating. You can
( readily detect the conditions Of the
cylinders by removing the valve caps
land making a close inspection CT the
condition Of the combustion cham
\ bers. Use proper fabrication and
check up the valve and ignition tim
I ing. Following details OF manufac-
I turcrs instructions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Motoring is constantly getting
safer. There were only half as
many death per car ia 1919 as there
were i'm 1914. the percentages being
-oO25 in 1914 and .OO1S in 1919. Fig
ures from Detroit and New York for
1920 show that in the former city
there was one less death In 1890,
and in New York. the toll was 21
less than the 1919 mark.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Shifting into intermediate speed
before crossing railroad tracks is a
mighty good habit 20 form. The
reduced speed makes a quick stop
possible. when necessary, while ac-
ceieration is much quicker in second
should the mOtorist find himself on
the tracks before noticing an ap-
preaching locomotive. Safety first
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

~ Motor Department-On Good
year tire Il reads something like
this; Keep inflated 20 rs lbs. or 5.25
hEs) Please explain the 5.25 Kga
In your paper. READER.
Foreign countries use the metric
system The Kgs. stands for ldlo-
grams Seventy-hve pounds u. g.
reckoning equals 5.25 Kgz foreign
reckoning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

ing of a road as a means of reduc-
what is now the National Pike. BY
1912 there was spent on this road
about 100000 in macadam con-
struction and stone bridges.
The automobile indutiy Is rapid
~ reaching the full steam ahead"
stage. During February 9.4OO car
leads of autos left the factories.
while 500 machines were driven
away by dealers and purchasers
This is an increase of 30 per cent
over January. Ford announced
that on March ? production reached
tho 1000 mark and that $4,000 cars
will be shipped during March.
See that the lamp rehectors are
clean and polished. Dust works into
the lamps and perhaps YOU wonder
why they are not so bright as here
tofore.
Our weekly DONT-Don't neglect
your steering mechanism. A car
whose direction cannot be controlled
is dangerous. While adjusting steer
ing mechanisms il IS best to turn
wheels 10 extreme right. Parts are
worn less In this position than when
straight ahead. Never turn the
steering wheel while the car is
standing still. This puts severe
strain on all steering gear parts and
is hard on tires. Careful drivers
will inspect frequently.
Women have made good is iur-
ors.'-Wilson Senseman, jury COM
mission Of Atlantic county, n. J.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Battered and literally cut 10 rib
bons. Thus might be described mill
lions OF auto tires now in service.
\ big majority OF these will be re-
placed early this spring. Thousands
OF car owners have had tires laid
aside for future delivery, according
10 reports from tire dealers. When
everyone starts buying new tires a
shortage OF standard makes is ex-
pected this spring on account OF pro-
auction having been about one-hfth
OF normal since last summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

4 surplus in the United States
treasury was the direct cause OF
our first venture IN national road
construction. In 1905 the secretary
OF the treasury suggested the build
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-03

Women have made good as iur-
ors."-Wilson Senseman, jury COM
mission Of Atlantic county, n. J.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-18
Y abloid Sermons
For Busy People by
ParsOn AbieI Halle
For Busy People by

blind. both, into ditch
Matthew 1914.
What mighty condensation Of philosophy given the world
when Jesus the rule In this world divs
onsthose who lead those who
organic choose the although through
political led Happily
passing But history been
oned leaders The ranhand file be blind they
all the facts consideration
the picture problem
file select leaders proby
trade the blind
equally blind, find their
have recently And the trade calling
bindy follow the blind policy of blind
feel in the wreck
this life without leaders, purely secular AFFAIRS
the leaders qualify having
The pilot
safety passed long and hard apprenticeship
before being allowed lead When troubles
nation "the
II the b brains" procured All
life there is only by which work
successfully through good-and
leaders merit alone and obey orders he
spiritual holds Choose
leader obey implicitly.
Ia n o other
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-18
1925 Prosperity

In the celebration at Portland last night over the
by congress of resolution inviting nations of the world
IN the proposed Portland 1925 exposition Mayor
Daker declared IN stentoran tones above the Joyous din
Ct fair boomers that the exposition means four years
work Tor all classes and prosperity for ALL"
Inc celebraton together with the tour of the
Portland Ad Club is part and parcel Of systematic plan
put over the exposition by of public bond issues
after the public has been committed proposition The
city Of Portland according boomers Plans is to be asked
to vote fair bonds Of $30O0O0O and the state Oregon
vote bonds OF 2O00000 the proceeds of which be
expended in construction of the exposition
Every effort will be made as is customary IN propaganda
OF this sort, to make exposition bonds and patriotism
synonymous and to dscredit opposition as unpaotic and
to drlde opponents state and community knockers and
vote the bonds by enthusiasm engendered by te
small cotere who profit
The slogan of bonds and prosperity alv has famar
ring t has been used to plunge the state and every
munty IN IT, head over heels in debt The prosperity
gendered Is that Of the who mortgages home to
spend the proceeds in unnecessary unproducive improves
ents and through the years must sweat to pay off
the debt While the money is being spent alse
prosperity that rests debt and producing assets
and the ensuing depression Of reaction frequently offsets
pie to secure work
For the two million dollars the people of the state are to
pc asked TO vote which viii be spent entirely in Portland
the state supposed to profit by the advertising received
There question of the profit resultant to site and
contractors and those on the exposition payroll to
hotels restaurants and stores Of Portland by the expen
lures OF these millions of public money and to the raoad
but whether the underdeveoped will profit
Two million dollars worth by the increased development of
the already overdeveoped metropolis remains to be
If the people vote additional bond of millions on anil
already overbonded state to make business good for Port
land for little while, talk Of lower taxation is wasted No
possible economy of administration offset the increased
taxation thereby incurred is also question whether
not the high rate Of taxation forced property will not
more to deter capital from investment than exposition
,an accomplish in attracting capital
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-18
Tuition For NOn-Residents

Part Of the high cost Of higher education in Oregon has
been due to the fact that both the Oregon Agricultural
ege and the State University have been educating the stu
dents of other states the terms those of the
students of hundred students year recev
ing free tuition at the of the taxpayers of Oregon
1t has always been mystery to taxpayers why this
dton tolerated by the regents of the institutions
and the only plausible the desire Of the ambitious
institutions to become the greatest in the country The
Students the need for additional facilities for
buildings, instructors, money Hence the bars
thrown down and those from other states welcomed
swell the attendance.
The growth has evidently been too rapid for the taxpayers
refuse to vote additional funds the educational nsu
ons must look to neglected of Hence the
regents have wisely decided to charge $50 annual u;ton
fee for residents which for the number enrolled will
bring in from $4,000 to 100000 annually the nom
residence attendance dmnhe much the better for
crowded Institutions
The only possible criticism that such charge not
made years should be made large enough covert
the actual per capita student cost
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-18
ALICIA HAAIMERSLEY
A Woman Who Wouldn't Remarry
BY DAH McGLoNE GIBSON
The Noted Writer

existence bearable for me. ]
sometimes think that / am very
selfish to want to keep him when
ne suffers so much, but he tells
me that when we are together he
Is compensated for everything.
Bah involuntarily made a little
choking sound. but noticed a
tiny wrinkle come between the
eyes of Mr.. Early. Evidently ho
did not approve Of suffering as a
topic for tea time. The Judge I
think, also noticed 1t, for he said /.
Forgive me, Alice dear, for bring
Ing this up at this time, but /
am satisfied that to have the love
and devotion that you give to
Bill is worth even what he pays
for It. You are the most beauti-
ful woman l know, Alice. and
every time see you l ask myself.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-18

Are there many others In the
world like your"
Mr.. Early said nothing, Miss
Belcher tried to look sympathetic
and did not succeed and ! found
q tear running down my cheek.
To change the subject said to
Mr.. Early that Bah and / had
made a special visit to tina office
to tell him that Mr.. Henderson
was to be at my dinner and ]
thought he ought to know so that
he could arrange for an extra seat
for the play.
~ have already ordered two
boxes, so ! think there win be
room for Mr.. Henderson. he said
somewhat stiffly. by the way.
Turner. do you not want to drop
in at the - Theatre this
evening? Mrs. Hammersly, Mr..
md Mrs. Benton. Mrs. Early and
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-18

myself will be there"
II will be very glad to come, II
,you will let me come In late. /
probably viii not be in before the
last act, though" he said as he
left.
Bah and l stayed a moment
later. long enough to catch the
vindictive frown of Miss Belcher.
She was resenting the fact that
she was not to be one of either
party.
As she left the room, Mr.. Early
started to come over to where I
was sitting. but Bah. in the most
innocent manner in the world,
arose and kept him in converse
tion until we left.
IA pleasant time was had Nv
air." grinned Bah as we left. Do
you know. Alix. l read the other
day a very old story by Frank
Stockton, of a man being left on
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-18
A -Four O'Clock Tea

was glad to see that Bah lgnor-
ed Miss Belcher's question, as did
the Judge, for with his hand still
over Alice's he said; Il am afraid
that l would be harder to handle
than your husband II l were I'm
great physical pain, Alice. | have
not the stamina to bear pain in
the humbleness OF spirit with
which Bill meets his torture.
When | think of Bill as he was
when we were all together In the
old town, | almost doubt the good
ness of God. l should think that
Bin would feel like cursing God
and dying as did the man in Holy
Writ"
"Bill bears his pain with a
super-courage, Jeff, because he,
knows that he must live TO make