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The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07

In Fig. 2. Wire the band so as to
hold II In place correctly. With
pencil or soapstone stick and using the
holes in the band for template, mark
the lining. A harness leather punch
Is used in making the holes.
Secure the lining to the band In Its
proper position with the aid of few
small bolts and nuts. Next counter
sink the holes SO the rivct heads vii,
be below the surface of the lining.
A countersinking tool made for this
purpose produces the most satisfac
tory results, but II one is not avail
able one can get good results from
wood screw countersinking tool and
brace. II the latter Is used 1t should
be sharp or the lining will tear.
Should Have Wise.
II you do not possess a wise, place
the band on the bench In such a way
as to prevent 1t from slipping away.
and with the countersink bit counter
sink each hole. Do not go too deep
on this operation. only enough to al
low the rivet heads to be well below
the lining surface.
Unless there are two people. one
holding the band and rivet bar while
the other is using the hammer. 1t is
almost impossible to get along with
out wise.
Fig. shows Q way of using an
old bolt held in a wise with the head
Of the bolt resting on the arm of the
wise to give solid foundation. Insert
rivet through the lining and the
band and, with the whole In place, as
in Fig. 4, the head of the rivet rest
ing on the bolt, draw the rivet snug
with rivet set. or short piece of
gas pipe A few blows will be enough
to draw the rivet head and the lining
tight and in place. Avoid too much
pounding, as 1t will tend to draw the
rivet deeper In the material and pos.
slbly weaken to the point Of breaking
through.
1t may be found that rivets are too
long or too short; not more than
three-sixteenths of an inch should
protrude through the band. In rivet-
ing these ends use quick, light blows,
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Fig. 1-Measurlng the New Lining.
commencement Of the snow-covered
pavements and slippery roads. says a
writer in the Chicago Tribune.
While the task of refining brakes
is one primarily for an experienced re-
pairman, the operation can be per-
formed by those who enjoy doing their
own work If they will but devote the
time required to do 1t efficiently. the
method to be followed being explained
herewith:
First, purchase the new lining in
one piece, cutting the necessary
lengths after the wheels and brakes
have been removed.
The correct length of material is
obtained by laying tape measure
around the outside of the external
brake band, making an allowance Of
about one-half inch overlapping at the
edges of the band opening. This
gives the proper length for one exter-
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07

nal brake, from which one and one
half inches should be deducted for
the length Of the internal brake.
To Prevent Slipping.
To guard against any accidental
slipping after the rear wheels have
been lacked up. place the axle on good
strong horses. If the latter are not
available, block the front wheels Sc
curely to prevent the car from roll
ing ahead or back off the jacks. Be
with the method to be followed in re-
moving the wheels from your par
ticular make of car. If necessary, or
at least doubtful, consult your book
of Instructions. Follow the instruc-
tions minutely.
A large clevis pin, on the back OF
which is first a washer and then a
cotter pin, holds the toggle connec-
tions Of the brakes in place. The
toggles should be disconnected with
the brake shoes and the adjustment
screw removed from the guide that
dClS upOn LuC dnShoA Duis WIN ShS
removal of the coil springs that are
attached to the band the brake will be
ready to be taken off.
Here q word of warning may be
necessary. Before removing, carefully
note which is the top and which is
the bottom of the assembly, and see
Just how the spring is inserted be-
tween the guide and the anchor bar i;
the exercise of care at this point will
prevent trouble when the brake Is
ready to be replaced. All grease
around the dust guard and axle stub
should be removed and the parts
thoroughly cleaned with gasoline.
Now put the band in wise and with
a cold chisel and hammer chip of the
copper rivets that hold the lining to
the band then drive out the old rivet
ends with punch.
Allow for Overlapping.
1t is necessary in cutting the new
lining to allow for overlapping for
the reason that the rivet holes at
this point are very close to the edge,
and to leave the lining short here
would allow 1t TO tear when the holes
are drilled. See Fig. for the
method of determining the correct
length. II the old lining can be re-
moved intact It can be used as a
guide in obtaining the new measure
ments. As the average private garage
generally lacks the tools used in this
work a. service stations simpler means
have to be employed.
In marking the lining for the holes
ny the wheel on the bench or door
Aub side down and put the lining and
1and In place On the drum as shown
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07
Fig. 3-counterslnkins the Holes In
the Brake Band.


the Brake Band.
as heavy ones will draw the rivet
head in the lining too tight. This
operation is performed with the brake
in the same position as when using
the rivet set. Do not remove the
bolts that were used as temporary
holdings until the holes not occupied
by bolts have been filled with rivets.
This completes the foot brake. and
the same methods are used In refining
the internal or hand brake.
For Internal Brakes.
With the exception of the marking
of the holes the methods just de-
scribed are applicable to the internal
brake. 1t is not necessary to put the
shoe In place with the lining, as with
the external band. When the lining
has been cut, making the same allow
ance for the ends as was given In the
foot brake, mark and attach this end
with bolts In Its proper place on the
shoe.
After stretching the band over the
shoe, mark and punch the holes that
are opposite the split in the band.
Do the same with the last two holes
and complete the temporary attach
ment. The riveting follows the same
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07
AUTOMOBILE
s@ EuS SIP@

Be sure the jack Is quite secure be-
fore taking off the rim or wheel.
Proper fabrication Of the brake con.
troll mechanism of motorcar is most
essential.
Sheet metal parts, which are al.
lowed to rub a. q result Of loose
bolts, develop bad sQueaks.
It is particularly important that the
motor bolts be frightened and that the
body bolts be drawn down snugly.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07
Fig. 4EHow to Use an Old Bolt and .
Pieee Of Pipe a. Rlvet Set.

course as In the foot brake. Re.
place the brakes. being careful to
secure every part In Its proper posi-.
ton. 1t will be necessary to make
complete readjustment. Before put.
ting on the wheels, clean the bearings
and pack them in fresh grease. Much
brake trouble Is caused by the leak.
ing of grease into the brake mechan.
ism. In order to remedy this, for D
time at least, cut thick strip
of felt long enough to be wrapped
around the axle bar three or four
times. The felt should be of suffi.
cient thickness to fit snugly between
the bar and the housing when wrapped
around the shaft.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07

BY JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN
EVE the students Of the
General Theological seminary In New
York City, the largest training school
for the ministry of the Protestant
Episcopal church, will gather In their
dining hall and with appropriate cere-
monies will wreathe holly about an
old portrait that hangs on the wall.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07
Railroads Add Many Freight Cars.

Observation-Disclosures during the
present year have added much more
substantially to their equipment fol
transportation service than they were
able to do In 1921, according to a re-
port made public by the car service di.
vision Of the American Railway Asso-
citation. Up to Nov. they put in
service, or had in process Of manu-.
facture. III, ,2S8 new freight cars. which
was 47,802 more than were procured
during the entire year Of 1921. On the
same date, this year, they had In.
stalled In service 868 new locomotives
and had 1892 more under orders at
manufactures.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07

and copied 1t into her album. Then
Just before Christmas of 1928, shd
sent copy to the editor Of the Troy
Sentinel. And that's how the versei
came to be printed in the first place.
Clement Moore, like many a mar
with serious purpose in life, hat
hobby which he did not ride in pub
lie. His vocation was the teaching
Of Biblical learning to theological stu
dents. His avocation was writing po
etry for the edification and pleasure
Of his children. As for the children
they thought their fathers verses were
the best fun in all the world. He un'
derstood so well their likes and dis
likes and sympathized SO keenly with
their Joys and griefs. Sometimes the
poems contained a moral that could
be applied right at home. But in gen.
eral the verses were just sheer, cleaI
rollicking fun.
Clement Moore, as he related in lat.
er years, first heard the story Of St
Nicholas as told in the poem from
Jolly fat Dutchman who lived near
his boyhood home. The Dutchman had
heard the story when boy in Hol.
land.
Well, when the Christmas Of 1922
drew near Clement Moore thought he
would write Christmas poem as
present for his children. And he
picked out the Dutchman's story OF
st. Nick as the subject. The Moores
lived in big house on hill that
sloped to the Hudson. The ground
was all covered with snow. There was
a great fireplace where the Christmas
stockings we're hung. The setting was
Just right. So one evening Clement
Moore sat down In front Of a cheerful
blaze in the big fireplace and began
the verses that will keep his fame
immortal as long as there are chill.
dren and Christmas is celebrated.
Clement Moore was very modest
man and his personal feeling about
the verses he wrote for his children
was that they had little merit except
as verses for children-and for his
own children. And for that reason
he was reluctant to disclose his au.
thorship. Finally, In 1874, he did pub
lish Collection Of Poems," which
included "a Visit From st. Nicholas"
In the records Of the General Theo-
logical seminary is the following testi.
monial from Its faculty to the sterling
worth Of their associate:
1--WE recognize in him one whom God
has blessed with selected gifts; warm.
hearted in friendship, genial in society,
kindly and considerate to all; pos.
sessed Of fine literary tastes. poetic
instincts and expressiveness, and OF
cheerful humor withal; at the same
time well accomplished in seyerer stud.
les and resolute for more laborious
undertakings, as his learned works in
Hebrew grammar and loxicography dis
tlnctly testify"
"a Visit From st. Nicholas" is here
with reprinted in full. And no apology
is made for reproducing poem that
millions Of children-and grownups,
too-know by heart. It's not hard
work at Christmas time to run over
the old. familiar lines-they're good
reading yet for the Oldest and crusti.
est Of US.
The few lines Of verse below, print.
ed Just for the contrast, are the be-
ginning Of clever Twentieth century
version from the Philadelphia Public
Ledger in which an up-to-date st. Nick
travels by airplana.
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nal brake, from which one and one
half inches should be deducted fo'
the length Of the Internal brake.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07
A MODERN KR1ss KRINGLE
By HAROLD BARNES

Kriss Krngle laughs uith merry glee;
"PH fool tho children this year" says he;
"1hey think am coming aith deer and sleigh.
And jingle Of bells, IN the same old way.
But III do it" he says, with a knowing wink,
As he opens his hangar-and Dhat do you thinkP
There stands in its shed like waiting train
The finest brand Of an aeropzans.
Shining and cleaning and new and spick-
Just made to order for Old st. Nick.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07
A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS

By CLEMENT G. MOORE
1/7SWAS the night before Christmas. when all
through the house
Not creature tUds stirring, not euen mouse;
The stockings .oere hang BY the chimney O;th
IN hopes that st. Nicholas soon Would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While pisons of sugar-plun,s danced in their heads
and mama in her kerchief, and in my cap.
Had Just settled brains for long Ointsrs nap
When out on the lapn there such cldtter,
sprang from my bed to ,chat ,oas the matter
Array to the aindow few like fash,
Tore open the shutters and threv up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gaze luster of midday to objects below;
When What to my wondering eyes should appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
With little old driuer. so lively and quick
l knep in a moment it must be st. Nick
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came.
And he whistled and shouted and called them By nae
NON, Dasherl now, Danceri now Prancer and Tireni
On, Comet! on, Cupid on. D0nder and BHt:eni
TO ., the top Of the porch to the top of the yaai
Now dash away, dash array. dash array air.
AS dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly.
When they meet an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the housetop the courserss they fev
With tbs sleigh full of toys-and St. Nicholas, too
And then in twinkling heard the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof
As drew in my head. and turning around.
Down the chimney st. Nicholas came .0ith bound
He dressed all in fur from his head to his foot
And his clothes all furnished Dih ashes and soot
bundle of toys he had flung his back,
And he looked like peddler Just opening his pack
His eyes, how they t,oinkledi his dimples hon merryi
HIS cheeks were like roses, his nose like cherry;
His droll little mouth Das drawn up like a bow
And the beard his chin ,vas as white as the snow
The stump Of pipe he held tight in his teeth.
And the smoke it encircled his head like a preath
He had broad face and a little round belly
That shook, When he laughed like bowl full of jely
He ,cas chubby and plump-a right jolly old elf;
And laughed. ~hen saw him, in spite of myself
wink of his eye and twist of his head
Soon gape me to know had nothing to dread
He spoke not Uord but uent str.tqht to his arork
And filed all the stockings; then turned Nth ierk,
And laying hts finger aside Of his nose,
And giving nod, up the chimney he
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave whstls
And away they all few like Ne down of thistle;
But heard him ercain,, I've drove out of sight:
Happy Christmas to all and to all a good-nightp
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07
Plan TO refine
BRAKES ON AUTO
Work Should Be Done Before
Commencement Of Snow-cov-
cred Streets and Highways.
MUST FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
Before Removing Brake Carefully Note
Which 10 Top and Bottom OF As
sembIy and See Just How the
Spring 10 inserted.

Long and strenuous touring during
the summer months just past natu-
rally causes wear and tear on brake
lining, which should be given careful
attention by car owners before the
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07


The portrait is that Of Clement Clark
Moore (17s1-1se3), founder Of the
seminary who gave 1t the whole block
known as Chelsea square. Moreover,
from 1921 to 1850 he was the professor
of Biblical learning and was professor
emeritus from then until his death.
And In addition he compiled He
brew and English Lexicon" (1S00). the
first to be published in this country.
This notable scholar and dignihed the
ological professor was born In New
York City, the grandson Of Maj.
Thomas Clark, retired officer Of the
British army. and son of the Rt. Rev.
Benjamin Moore, third president of
Columbia university and second bishop
of New York. He studied for the min.
tstry, but was not ordained.
Christmas morning, at 9:30 o'clock,
several hundred Sunday school chill
dren-maybe as many as thousand
will march from the new Chapel Of
the Intercession in New York City with
trumpeters and banners. singing
Christmas carols as they go. and lay
a great wreath on tomb In famous
old Trinity cemetery. This tomb Is
that of this same grave and reverend
professor of Biblical learning and COM
piler of Hebrew lexicon. And this
memorial celebration is now a feature
OF Christmas day.
1t is likely that this Christmas the
school children will add special fea-
lures to their memorial celebration. For
Clement Clark Moore Is, as everybody
should know, the man who wrote
'"Twas the Night Before Christmas"
and this Christmas season Is the CEN
tennial Of the writing Of the poem that
has gone around the world and Is the
delight of children wherever Santa
Claus is known. OF course there are
lots of people who do not know who
wrote 1t. And that's because 1t has
become SO much a part of our Christ
mas tradition and literature that It
never occurs to them that 1t had an
author. It's like Mother Goose, you
know.
December %. 1923. the Troy IN. "
Sentinel printed the now famous poem
with the title. "a Visit From st. Mich
oias." The name of the author was
not given.
The jolly Jingle met with instant
appreciation. Other newspapers pub
ilshed 1t. City after city all over the
country copied 1t. 1t was published
I'm magazines. Next 1t went into the
public school renders. Then came
special editions Of the poem. illustrated
by artists who had made name by
their pictures for children. Finally
It was translated into many languages
Now 1t may be heard almost all over
the world.
And all this time the name Of the
author was unknown. The fact is that
Professor Moore was not exactly
pleased over the publication Of the
poem and its worldwide popularity
caused him to shrink from claiming
its authorship.
You see, he had nothing to do with
lts original publication. The poem
was written for his children and was
strctly for family use But In the
winter Of 1922. shortly after the poem
was written, the family had as visitor
the eldest daughter of Rev. DR.. David
Butler. rector of st. Paul's church,
Troy. To her one Of Clement Moore's
little daughters read the poem. The
vtsitor was delighted with the poem
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07
Part Of 100000 U. 8. Note. Recovered

New York-Part Of 100000 in
United States treasury notes stolen
from the Cleveland Trust Company Of
Cleveland, Ohio, on Oct. II, was re-
covered in New York when officials Of
the Federal Reserve Bank recognized
$4,000 in notes of large denominations
which had been left with local bro
kerage firm by stranger. who asked
to have them changed into smaller
notes.
Want $4,000 to Prevent Grain Rust
inneapolis-Members Of the Con-
ference for the Prevention Of Grain
Rust from the Middle West, who up.
peared before Congressional sub
committee in support Of an appropria'
ton of $4,000 for barberry cradica.
ton next year, have returned from
Washington confident that Congresa
will grant the appropriation. The
House committee was told that con-
tinuation of the campaign for the next
two years would make possible the ul-
Innate control Of black stem rust Of
small grains.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-07

lnoorses Observance OF Volstead Laws.
Observation-Disclosures of Presi.
dent Hardlng's stand for stringent en-
forcement Of the prohibition laws al
long as they remain on the statute
books was given by w. H. Stayton,
founder and national executive head Of
the Association Against the Prohibition
Amendment. Although the Presidents
stand leaves the forces of the govern
ment committed to losing struggle,
he said in formal statement, "a way
out will be found through the initia-
tive Of Congress itself in amending the
Volstead act" "President Harding's
position is thoroughly logical and In
complete keeping with his clear recog.
milton Of the responsibilities as well as
the limitations Of high office" Mr..
Stayton declared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-31
OLD BRIDGE

Prizes were awarded Saturday
night by a medicine show to the
most popular young lady and baby.
Miss Olive Culver received a gold
lavalliere, while the most popular
baby was Miss Ruth Bolin. she re-
ceiving a gold locket. Next highest
lady. and Miss Ruth Weber, baby.
were Miss Kathryn Smith. young
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamine Roller
and daughter, Marjorie, were Free
hold visitors Sunday.
David Patterson, of Lakewood, was
q business visitor in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Johnson and
family, of New Brunswick. were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. David Burk-
: ert Sunday.
, Rayfield Zwinglas of New York
= ypent Saturday with friends in town.
Mrs. William Culver and daugh-
ter, Olive and Mrs. Ross Hillyer of
South Old Bridge, were Perth AM
boz shoppers Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Wooton, Jr..
and son, of Helmetta, spent Saturday
with relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Rumple are
Pertaining relatives from Brooklyn
over the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence WEIGH and
laughter, Ida. spent Sunday and
Monday with the latter's sister. Mrs.
Benjamin Green.
and Mrs. William Reid en-
~tertained out of town relatives over
the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Van Aris-
dale and family were Browntown
visitors Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fountain and
daughter, Edith, of Browntown, were
visitors in town Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Scherg was a Perth
Amboy shopper Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Green and
son, Ellsworth, spent Sunday with
the ~latter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Yahnell at Helmetta.
Mrs. Jacob Dinkle and Mrs. Rob
ert Hobbs. of Spotswood, were visi-
tors in town Saturday.
Edward Oertel and Miss Mary
Vein, of Browntown. were business
visitors here Saturday.
Mrs. julius Krebs entertained rel
atives from New York over the
weekend. $3.50
Mrs. John Clayton and son, Will
liam, motored out Of town
Mrs. George Tice is entertaining
out of town relatives.
n Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Carpenter,
Of Bordentown, spent yesterday with
.he latter's mather' Mrs. Emma Dob
IA Mrs. Bert Slower and family, OF
South Amboy, spent the holidays
with relatives here.
Mrs. Alvin Benson entertained her
s~isters. Helena, Edith and SADIE
Echnuck, of C~heesequake yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Miller, of
New York. spent the holidays with
relatives here
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Helme of
Camden, spent the holidays with Mr..
and Mrs. David Dobson.
Mrs. Fred Hoffman, of o o
bury, was a visitor in town over the
holidays.
Mrs. VIM. Downs, of Camden.
spent the holidays with relatives
here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-31
Stay In School IF
YouC Can, Is Advice
BY ALBERT b. STORMS
President Baldwin Wallace College

>Vth@sS
My advice to boys and girls about
to leave school would be the same
as that of the great American hui
morist to people contemplating mat
rimony. or of Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
to young girls ambitious to join the
fraternity of authors-DON'T.
That is, don't If you can help it.
A college education is becoming
more and more essential to any man
o. oma who hopes to make the
most Of life and to render distinctive
service to humanity.
What one shall study IN college Is
really not so important as hat
everybody who can go to college
should go.
OF course the college curriculum,
like that of the high school, has
been greatly extended in recent
years. Studies in the sciences and
in the fields of applied science. as
engineering Of agriculture or horne
economics, have been added to the
college curriculum. Prerequisite
subjects as history, literature, the
offered in the modern college.
But premature specialization Is
often unfortunate. Very often the
life plans made tentatively in the
teens are later radically changed. 1t
Is far better for a young man &c
lay a broad foundation in general
subjects a shistory, literature. the
natural sciences. sociology. econom-
fcs, philosophy and ethics. leaving
specialization till a later period. This
kind of preparation for life is sure
in the end to result in increase Of
efficiency and contribute to a much
larger success than a narrowly tech
meal training alone.
After all, and IN spite of the in
tensely practical tendencies of the
age In which we live. the making of
q life is of more Importance than
making a living.