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The New York herald., 1921-10-16

order to get the shell away heavy powder
charge is necessary, and it causes a fash
from the gun the size of which is regu-
lated by the calibre and the type. For
the standard field artillery piece of 75
millimeters the flash is as much as five or
six feet, and at night is very bright. This.
it readily is perceived, reveals the position
Of the gun when fired at night, making IL
an easy target for the enemy. All the
opposing battery has to do is to aim in
the direction of the flash, estimate the dis
tance and bang away until the gun is
put out OF action.
All this is corrected by the invention of
fashless powder. When a gun is fired at
night all that results is a deep red glow
which is visible for only a short distance.
1t would be extremely difficult for the
enemy to locate a gun by means of this
glow. 1t is hoped that finally the glow
may be overcome altogether.
Just what ingredients are mixed with
the powder to make it flashless is a secret
that is carefully guarded by the ordnance
officers of the army. All they will say for
publication-and in their private converse
ton, too for that matter-is that 1ashess
powder has been developed.
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

The question of defence against aircraft
is receiving, by the way. the utmost study
from ordnance experts, and they regard the
machine gun just developed as the first
STEP
In this connection a machine gun firing
50-calibre cartridges, or cartridges half an
inch in diameter, has been built. 1t is
the largest of the kind in the world. This
machine gun was demonstrated to-day with
cartridges fired at an old tank 5000 yards
across a field The bullets were red hot
as they chased each other out of the muzzle
of the gun.
1t was possible also to follow these with
the naked eye across the field to the target,
which was hit with remarkable accuracy.
The demonstration in this instance as in
the others, was not one of craftsmanship
but one of material Just the same it
showed that such a gun is in a sense an
aid to firing.
1t is commonly recognized that what in
the end will be the most practical way of
fighting enemy aircraft will be with air
craft itself, and for this purpose rapid fire
machine guns are being worked on to be
mounted in these planes. The army, and
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

this would be in time OF war to destroy the
heavy fortifcations of the enemy. Only
two of these bombs ever have been built.
Only one has been dropped. The other is
still in the hands of the army. for use in
emergency.
The rapid development of aerial warfare
in recent months has led the ordnance ex-
perts of the army to devote much thought
to defence against them, and it has brought
about the completion of new type of ma
chine gun. This is known as the Thomp-
son gun, which may be fired from any
elevation up to S5 degrees
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
FIaShIeSS Powder Permits
Concealed Night Firing

One of the newest developments of the
ordnance section of the army, and some
thing achieved since the end of the war, is
"nashless" powder. This is a thing that
the scientists who devote themselves to
the art of making war have been seeking
for many years. The need for it has been
obvious since the time of the invention of
gunpowder.
The trouble has come in night firing. In
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

the navy too, have had such weapons for
long time, but they have not been wholly
satisfactory The difficulties are, however,
being overcome. The trouble is to get a
gun that will not overhead.
These are mounted in the rear cockpit
of the airplanes and may be fired in all
directions, even through the swiftly
moving propellers, this arrangement being
automatic. It is interesting to note that
the kick" of such a gun is scarcely notice
able to the occupants of the airplane.
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
A Great. Military Secret,
One No Other Power Has

OF course the whole matter is one OF
preventing the information from falling
into the hands of the enemy. 1t is an
American military secret, and one that is
unknown, so far as anybody in the United
States is aware, in any other service.
Such developments as these are going
on all the time at Aberdeen and at the
various arsenals maintained by the United
States Army. In this work the members
of the technical staff within the service
receive the help of outside scientists. There
is the closest cooperation between them
and the American Association of Mechan-
ical Engineers and the American Associa-
tion of Automotive Engineers. There is.
to stimulate the interest. an organization
known as the Army Ordnance Association.
composed of members of the Ordnance Re
serve Corps and manufacturers who might
upon to make munitions for the fighting
forces
This vast reservation is the scene of all
the testing. IL comprises thirty-five square
miles of waste land fronting along the
upper end of Chesapeake Bay There are
a dozen ranges for the firing of all kinds
of guns and ammunition.
The tract was purchased by the Govern
ment soon after the outbreak of the world
war. taking the place of the Sandy Hook
and other proving grounds which were
found to be inadequate in size to test the
material that had to go to the western
front. 1t was of course retained as a per
manent station for the American army.
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
Real Land BattieShips
Have Been Perfected Nov

The heavily armored tanks that are ca
pable of hauling score OF men operating
machine guns have been supplemented by
smaller tanks o.carry two or three. These
tiny machines seem much like great bugs
as they travel along at high speed They
are virtually land battleships.
Even more wonderful in their mechanism
are the tremendous guns the army has
Just built for the coast defences. These
are l6-inch guns, weighing each $4,000
pounds firing a proiectile of 2,s4O pounds
The powder charge is $50 pounds. When
they are shot the heavens and the earth
seem to rock. Those who stand near by
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
SENSATIONAL ADVANCES MADE IN WAR MAC

Fahess Powder Long Sought Devised Last and One of Am
Precious Screts-New Extreme Range for Navys 6-nch Rifle
Fact While Carriages for All Types Weapons and
Transport Have Been Developed Tremendously Ma
chine 1000 Pound Aerial Bomb Other Surprises
mnesw the new ngh ghangb t is shell wdgs pounds.
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
By WILLIS STEEL.

CIT row is your son. Sir Arthur"
n "In fine health. You knew that
he had advanced, what the world
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

come SO dirty that, instead Of sliding
on each other, they work almost as If
they were one solid piece of steel.
Then, when the car strikes hole or
a bump in the road the springs are
compressed and, instead of each leaf
working as separate unit, the lower
leaves of rusty spring are held fast
to the upper leaves. The reaction from
the compression of such spring is
many times greater than the reaction
of a clean, well-lubricated spring
where the leaves are allowed to slip on
one another as they should.
The first step towards remedy is
to keep mud and dirt and all foreign
matter away from the springs. This
can be done effectively by covering
them with boots. Some supply stores
carry covers to fit good range OF
sizes of springs, but if you can't buy
them already made. you should be
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26


able to make them yourself, sewing
them together of leather or a good
grade OF leather substitute, advises
Motor Life Magazine. The advantage
of the latter material is that it Is
much cheaper than leather and. being
waterproof, it will keep dirt and mois-
ture from the springs. 1t isn't a very
big job to make suitable spring covers,
especially If you can get some OF the
members of the family interested to
the point that they will sew the covers
together on the sewing machine. Since
the fabrication on springs protected In
this way will remain in place very
long time and will not gather grit and
dirt, the slight expense and trouble
which the making and fitting of the
boots will entail will be well worth the
effort.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26
CAUSE OF sQJEAKING BRAKES
Usually the Result Of Dirt or Grit
Working Its Way into the
Fabric Lining.

Equeaking brakes are usually the
result Of dirt or grit working its way
into the fabric brake lining. This for
sisn material presents rather hard
surface to the metal drums, and the
result Is friction Of sufficient intensity
TO cause the unpleasant noise familiar
% rs all. Usually the brake Innings
can be effectively cleaned with kero-
ssns, but In cases where the dirt or
grit IL very extensive, a small amount
Of resin and castor oil mixed into q
plastic condition and applied to the
brake bands will be more effective In
overcoming squeaking.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26
AVOID 0vERHEATING GARAGE
sudden Change Of Temperature ls Apt
- Cause Vanished Coating Of
Body TO Crack.

While 1t is, Of course, most advan-
tAgsous to heat the garage by some
means or other during the cold
months. there is another extreme that
should be avoided. If the heat is too
intense, the sudden change OF temporal
tars wbe. the vehicle is taken out
into the cold sir, or when it enters
the evsrAeated garage after being In
he cold, h apt to cause the vanished
paAsls to check and fine cracks to ap-
Dear In the dnely finished yarnish
coating Of the body.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26
TO REMOVE Tire
FROM SPLIT RIM
Easy Matter to Construct Con-
tracing Tool That viii Do
the Work Easily.
PREVENTS BRUISED FINGERS
e Great IL Leverage Of Twisting
Pest That Little Actual Strength
10 Required to Contract Rim
Graphite Helps.

Any one who pulls and tugs On .
split rim In an endeavor to remove
the tire Is a. foolish as the fellow
who tries to blow up q tire with his
mouth and lungs. 1t Is an easy matter
for any one to make split-rim con-
tracing tool that will do the work
without wasting ones strength.
The essential parts. are three
chains, three hooks, and 4 twisting
post. The latter may be made from
q piece Of two-inch iron pipe. about
six inches In length. Each Of the
three chains Is fitted with q hook
which IL bent to at over the edge of
the Hm. The other ends Of the chains
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

split Kim = ar Enough Tor IL 70 ee
Removed.
ere fastened to the pipe and spaced
40 degrees apart, as shown In the
sketch.
Two holes are drilled in the two
inch pipe at opposite sides to admit
4 one-Quarter-inch bar for twisting.
10 use the device the chain hooks
are put into place on the rim and the
pipe given twist This action winds
the chains around the pipe, yet so
great II the leverage obtainable tnat
Mttle actual strength Is required to
eoatract the rim. The illustration
clearly shows the device.
Try out this idea, and removing and
replacing tires win be an easy Job. II
q little graphite Is applied to the rim
ct the time Of removal, tire-removing
will be made even more easy.
For those who have bruised their
fingers In removing split rims, this
ure-remover will prove Invaluable.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26
RepIacina Radiator Hose.

When the outlet and inlet of the
water system are close together, 1t is
often difficult to get the rubber hose
that connects the two in place: By
kinking up the hose, bending 1t in the
middle, the two ends will slip over
rather easily.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26
WAY TO REMOVE IMPURITIES
Auxiliary Tank Arranged Between
Fuel Receptacle and Carburetor
Acts as Cleaner.

The Scientific American, In describ-
ing gasoline purifier invented by W..
II. Harris Of San Antonio, Tex, says:
The object Of this invention Is to
provide an auxiliary tank adapted to
be arranged between the fuel tank and
the carburetor, for thoroughly remov-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

The shackles or hangers Of truck
springs must be kept properly lubri-
Gated. Rust often clogs up the small
vents and keeps the oil from perform
lag its function. The use of a little
kerosene at intervals will tend to keep
these oil holes open.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

In changing tires on demountahle
rims considerable time may be saved
BY remembering that II is not necesr
sary to remove the two Tugs near the
valve stem. This Is just another In
stance where we ordinarily waste
time By doing needless work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

The barn is bad place for the auto
mobile, Build g. garage.
z Brass castings may be cleaned Of
greasy deposits by boiling them in
potash or lye.
The annual license fees for private
ly owned passenger automobiles in
Havana is $67 and for truck $50 year.
Based on recent census figures, there
are 11O,500 automobiles owned on the
farms in Pennsylvania.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26
LEAVES OF SPRINGS
REQUIRE ATTENTION
Without fabrication They Soon
Become Rusty.
Dir, Mud and Other Foreign Matter
Can Be Excluded by Use of Boots
or ccVers-Good Leather SUBJ
stitute 10 Best

The leaves of an automobile spring
are intended to slide upon one an
other when the car is in motion. Many
car owners allow the springs to get
dirty, to go without fabrication and
to become very rusty. The leaves be-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

Because Of the advent of the autos
mobiles, light motor trucks and trac-
tors, there were 1885 fewer horses
on farms In Ohio last year than In
1919. i
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26
Breakaoe Of Spring Leaves.

The commonest cause of breakage
of the master leaves of truck springs
is lists In the roads. In this way the
whole sprung load is thrown on the
springs sideways and most of the
weight falls on the two down springs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

mechanic found himself out OF a
his
his wife and three children
fac
with
freight Pezel bought
machine will
called of his
to his fiat
machine
Pezela and ss#s#s
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26
A Perspective View and Vertical Sec.

ing from the fuel the impurities, such
as water, dirt and the like, which tend
to clog the communicating pipes. This
tank is divided into vertical partitions
reaching nearly to the top, and webs
depend from the top, which tend to re-
tard the passage of impurities from
one compartment to the next.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

If there is constant dripping Of
gasoline from the carburetor, the float
valve mechanism is not operating as
1t should. .aaI.EaAAI.Eggs
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

Silent chains that are now so much
used for camshaft and electrical unit
drive should be treated exactly as If
they were sets of bearings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-26

Beginners should go into the coun-
try and practice shifting the gears
until they are thoroughly familiar with
them.
Evening star., 1921-06-05

ange blossoms. She carried orchids
with . shower Of lilies Of the valley.
Miss Edmonia Gambler Gardiner was
her sisters maid Of honor and wore
fiesh-color Canton crepe. with a pic
maid roses. The bridesmaids were
Miss Alma Ross of Richmond, Miss
Florence Marion Hennessy of Auburn.
N. Y; Miss Mildred Gardiner and Miss
Helen Gould Gardiner. They wore
dresses of organdy. in pastel shades
Of pink. blue, orchid and yellow, and
they carried bridesmaid roses.
An informal reception and breakfast
followed in the home of the brides 8
Evening star., 1921-06-05

NJ. e. Church South by the Rev. Clif-
ton X. Ray and was followed by a
reception in the home of the brides
parents. on Biltmore street. from .
10 10 o'clock. The decorations in the
church were of roses and palms. The
bride wore q simple gown of white
satin and 'tulle. and her veil of tulle
WIS worn with a Dutch cap made Of
an exquisite lace handkerchief and
adorned with clusters of orange bios
SONS The handkerchief was brought
to Washington before 1900 by the
great-grandmother of the bride.
Mrs. Ralph Smith was matron of
honor and wore black satin and
Evening star., 1921-06-05

est in Washington. whore Mr.. Lanham
has lived for the; past year or more.
The ceremony was performed We'd
nesday afternoon at O'clock, in the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, New
York city. and was followed by re-
ception in the home of Mrs. Paul Mey-
rowitz. MIR. Lawson Wiihoite, brother
Of the bride; DIR. w. D.. Hennen, Mr..
Julian 8. Myrick and Mr.. Frank s.
Guthrie were ushers, and the bride
and bridegroom were unattended. A
short program Of music, preceding
the ceremony, was given by Gwilyn
Anwyl, tenor, with. DR.. Harry Rowe
Shelley, the composer, at the organ
Evening star., 1921-06-05

tistic arrangement of dainty Dorothy
Perkins roses. bride roses and palms.
the brides table having delicate rain
bow colors. Mrs Denham. mother OF
the bride, and Mrs. Beiswanger, moth
er of the bridegroom. assisted in re-
ceiving. the former wearing gray Lace
over satin of the same shade. with
a girdle Of orchid tulle, and the latter
in cream lace over apricot satin, with
girdle of gold brocade.
+ After a wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs
Beiswanger will make their home in
Philadelphia.
Following the rehearsal last even
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Evening star., 1921-06-05

georgette crepe beaded in crystals.
Miss Margaret Denham was maid of
honor, wearing rose -colored geor-
gette crepe trimmed with silver lace,
with a girdle Of silver cloth veiled in
orchid georgette crepe. The two
bridesmaids. Miss Katherine Dafss
Halterman and Miss Ruth Beiswanger,
wore similar gowns Of georgette crepe
In turquoise blue and apricot.
Mr.. Gebrge NJ Duniap, jr.. was best
man and the ushers were Mr.. VIII
liam Beiswanger. Mr.. Joseph w. Beal
and Mr.. Albert o. Denham.
For the reception which followed
the wedding the house had an ar
Evening star., 1921-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Waller will close
the summer this week and will spend
June at their place near Freder1cks-
burg, Va
Mrs. Paul FitssimOns
Soon to Return FrrOHn Peru. -
Mrs. Paul FtzSimons is expected to
return to this country this month from
Peru. where she went last summer with
Lieut.. FitzSimons. who is on special
mission with the Peruvian navy. Mrs.
FitzSimons will as usual spend July and
August in Newport in her villa. Har-
bourview. and will have her son, Will
liam H. Vanderbilt. with her.
Miss Anne B. Clarke. who recently
completed her junior year at Winthrop.
the South Carolina college for women.
has arrived in Washington for visit
TO her sisters. Miss Pearle Clarke and
Miss Erin Clarke. at 1O17 18th street.
after attending the June week festivi-
ties at the Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Mrs. Ben Rudy and Miss Madeline
Rudy Of 11th street, Mount Pleasant.
are spending the month of June with
relatives in MiflinburS, Pa, and later
in the season will visit Danville. Scran-
ton and Williamsport, where Mr.. Rudy
will join them.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Cardwen of Rich
mond. Va. arrived yesterday and are at
the Hotel Washington on their honey
moon trip, which will include New York
and Atlantic City. They were married
in Richmond Thursday.
Mrs Lotta NJ. PohIers and Mrs.
Elizabeth Deards OF Fontanet Court
have returned from a stay at the
Strand. Atlantic City.
Miss Marjorie Tracy Van Tassel Of
Allison street northwest. after a brief
visit from her parents late in May, re-
turned with them by motor to her
former home in Tifin. Ohio. After a
visit of two weeks she returned here
yesterday.
Mrs H E. Abrams of Hopewell Va,
formerly of Washington. is the guest
of her sister. Mrs. L. Cohen. at 1945
Calvert street.
Miss Caroline D. West is spending
this week at West Point. where she
will attsnd the commencement exer-
cises and hops of the United States
Military Academy.
Mrs Wilmer Jeanette and hsr lit
tie daughter Elizabeth of Great Falls.
Mont, is visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hening. on Capitol Hill.
Evening star., 1921-06-05

parents Mrs, Gardiner. mother Of the
bride. received with Mr.. and Mrs.
Buttell. wearing "a pearl gray Canton
crepe gown with a large hat of the
same material trimmed with ostrich
plumes. The house was gay with red
roses, palms and feRna
Mr.. and Mrs. Buttell left later in the
day for the Catskills. where they will
spend their honeymoon in Mr.. But
tells lodge.
The marriage Of Mrs. Virginia Will
hottie Kimbro, daughter. of Mrs.
Thomas Wilhoite of New York, to
Mr. Mccall Lanham, is of much inter-
Evening star., 1921-06-05

A prettily arranged wedding of last
evening was that of Miss Dorothy
Denham. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Bartlett Denham. to Mr.. John
Woerner Beiswanger, Son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Beiswanger of .Drexel
Hill. Pa. The ceremony was performed
at o'clock in the Mount Pleasant
Evening star., 1921-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs Lanham are spending
their honeymoon in Washington.
Mr, Lanham has been very success
fui IN and snd Mr % Anwvi ,he ,s woune. "ns Of his his
pupils, trained by him during his stay
in Washingt
Evening star., 1921-06-05
Interesting Items
OF Capital City;
=, Many Visit Resorts
a few days of Mrs. Alexander Laugh
lin in Sewickley, Pa.

Continued from Fourth Pase.)
Evening star., 1921-06-05

Riding Breeches, $10.75
Heavy Iinen natural color Close attns knee ana
$500 Riding Habits, $24.50
belted jseKcts reinforced breeehes. Cieveriy made
suits, we'll fitting; still there's plenty Of give ana
Riding Hats, $500 and $3.50
Rough straw safiors with novelty bands. black
and White, srean blue cherry. brown and gray.
italian Milan Trtoorns and Roiiing'hrim 6anefs,
very ana sportsmaaiiks. cordevsn. cherry black
Riding Stocks, $1.O0
ana dotted ana soft aaish madras il novelty
Riding Gloves, $500
etFRp-Wsist oeuntiets OF washable eAeeskin COL
ess white, safs au leit tan and brown. very sats'
ofhsT gloves Of channels 70. sii-sssrt year.
Nip-es Harrits, stsstie et wrist aa7b
e.bNttea length, $50,
1a:huttah length eS9a
All washable :, ,..,,
s s ss. % ns :-sss
White Sports Blouses, $500 and $8.95
OF Pussy wiiiew FaHsta, plated and tucked Into
Haaftness 1Aag sleeves aHd snug tailored Guns Tne
peruiar Brsvnisy sefa. and roll collars with plated
Evening star., 1921-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Waller will close
their home on Wyoming avenue Tor
the summer this week and will spend
June at their place near Fredericks-
burg, Va.
Evening star., 1921-06-05

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CONTINUED on Sixth Page.
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Mrs H E. Abrams of Hopewell. Va,
formerly of Washington. is the guest
of her sister. Mrs. L. Cohen. at 1945
Calvert street.
Evening star., 1921-06-05
For You Who Play the Game

Flannel Blazers, $14.5O
Once again the blazer takes it's place in summer
sports wear Loud? Granted-but the out-of-doors Is
big landscape it looks amazingly we'll The
colors vermlon orange. blue, green and navy
Tuxedo collar large patch pocke%s. y To with
white flannel silk skirts ~
Sports Dresses, $3.50
have them in serviceable linehe crepe CLOTH
which does not muss VI wrnkle-what a relief in warm
weather. Slipover styles with loop braid
trimmings and embroidered organdie vests. They
tan. copen. leather white green and pink And
such little prce
Tricolette Frocks, $500
fabric enjoys undiminished popularity and
no wonder-so supple and soft hanging always in lines
of sracefuness. Peated skirt and overhlouse. with
cool linen collars cuffs lavender. tomato,
orange jade. navy and black For only $780, too!
$3.50 Silk Sport Dresses, $22.75
They're made of beautiful TALLY-HO SILK crepe
Chne-fashioned in jaunty hipength coatee styles:
White and pastel shades. prophecy of pleasureful
days.
Riding Apparel
Distinctive and emnenty correct suits. hats.
gloves stocks, all ready to with the bride
paths.
Evening star., 1921-06-05

Miss Caroline D. West is spending
this week at West Point where she
will attsnd the commencement exer-
cises and hops of the United States
Military Academy.