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Evening star., 1923-05-15
'Shin1n,ying Liz
To Do Her Act
On y. Streets

A novel request for permit to
operate an automobile in the Dis
trict of Columbia was received to-,
day by Commissioner James F.
Oyster. from Ira E. Parker, poten-
tate Of AL Eenah Temple. Nash
Vile. Tenn.
The request in full is as follows:
Dear Sir and Noble:
"Al Menah Temple have hereto
fore carried with them on their
pilgrimage to imperial council
meetings an automobile known as
"Shimmying Lizzie" so arranged
that the aXles being out of line,
when it is driven. it rocks like a
merry y-go-round, and is so ar
ranged that the two sides and rear
seat are collapSible, each seat ac-
commodating two persons, and
when separate levers are thrown,
the seats turn up, and the occu-
pants slide to their feet. This ma
chine is always accompanied by
crew of workers to prevent any
one possibly getting injured, and
creates interest wherever shown.
However. in showing it. usually a
large crowd gathers around. and
before giving the boys permission
to bring it to Washington 1 am
writing you, TO make certain that
1t would in no way conflict with
any rules or arrangements which
you have pertaining to street ac-
tivities, and will appreciate a very
frank statement from you regard
ing it,
Commi ssiorer oyster. after
conference with Inspector Head
ley. Washington traffic expert, de-
cided that Al Menah Temple might
bring the machine if the driver can
pass the tests of the traffic bureau.
Evening star., 1923-05-15
The Old Car.

1 !, wandered through the junk
yard, James, where old dead autos
sleep. and moldy tops and rusty
frames were tangled in a heap; and
i'll a corner stood a boat that ran
for two decades; and DER it some
one used to gloat when gray old
danes were maids; its wobbly rods
of tarnished brass long since were
wont to glow, and some one thought
it had the class, some twenty years
ago. If some one drove that car to-
day around the village park. "Old
Father Noah" men would say, "is
riding i'll his ark" II looks like
something handed down from ages
most remote, and all the auto fans
i'll town would guy that ancient boat
no normal man would in it ride and
make himself a show. yet some one
viewed that bus with pride, some
twenty years ago. And people come
for mile on mile this ancient van
to see, survey the relic with a smile.
and murmur, "Hully chee!" They
cry. There surely is no mate for
such thing as that" 1t looks as
strangely out-o-date as Gessler's
stove-pipe hat. Yet once in pomp
and splendor, James, it journeyed to
and fro, and no one called it ugly
names some twenty years ago.
(Copyright) WALT MASON
Evening star., 1923-05-15
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

BELASCO-"TheB Bad Man." comedy,
at $50 pm.
GARRICK-"Grump with Tom
Wise, comedy, at $3.50 PM.
PRESIDENT-"TheP Pemberton Dane
ers," at $3.50 pm.
kEITH'S-S. S. Leviathan Orches-
ira, vaudeville. at 2:15 and S:15 pm.
COSMOS-Leah Baird, vaudeville
at 3, 6:30 and 9 pm.
STRAND-"The Stars Record" vau-
deville. at 2:45. $50 and S45 pm.
METROPOLITAN- Lloyd, in
SAFETY Last" photoplay. at 1885,
am. 1870, 3:45, 5:35, 1885 and 9:4J
pm.
RIALTO-Claire Windsor, in "The
Little Church Around the Corner" at
1880 a.n.,, 1880, $3.50, $3.50, 1880 and
$3.50 pm.
PALACE-T. Roy Barnes. in 1.-THE
Go-Getter." at 11:10 am, 1:10, 500
500, 1920 and $3.50 pm.
COLUMBIA-Madge Bellamy, in
'"The Soul of the Beast" at 11:20 am
1, 2:40. 4:30. 6:15. 8 and $50 pm.
CENTRAL-Katheri Macdonald
in Refuge" at II 80 am, / Is, 8, 4:40
$40, sos and $50 pm.
Evening star., 1923-05-15
WILL CHECK
INFLUX OF LIQUOR
Bootleggers to Be Shown No
Mercy During Conven-
ton Week.

Seizure Of large quantities of corn
whisky on it's way to this city from
southern Maryland and the northern
neck of Virginia the past few days
is the first result of increased watch
fulness on part of revenue and state
officials to check the bootleg supply
intended for this city.
1t had been reported the past few
days that extra large supplies of the
corn product would be brought here
for the spring and summer trade,
numerous bootleggers also believing
they will be able to do business more
openly during the time the thousands
of visitors are here next month.
There will be no relaxation of ef-
forts on part of the federal and city
authorities to run down bootleggers
during Shrine week. Lieut.. Davis, in
charge OF the local police dry en-
forccment squad, will ask for an in
crease in the number of workers
should there be any display of unu-
sual activity on part of bootleggers,
and the federal force also will be in
creased.
BootleGCerS arrested In the future
may not fare so well as many have in
the past. Police Court and police and
revenue officials hope the pending
cases will all be disposed of in the
next few days and leave the. docket
clear for the new cases. Then the
court will have ample time to fully
hear all cases. and Jail sentences may
be imposed in many Of them.
In Arlington county. Va, where
- VI IL.
ficerS. work with Sheriff Clements
word had been passed along the line
to permit no liquor haulers from
nearby counties to pass through that
territory on their way to this city.
The Virginia officers have learned
, that big stills have been in operation
,, in nearby counties. one of them being
of 1.o00-gallon capacity.
Jail sentences will be handed any
OF the bootleggers caught in Arling-
ton county, said Road Policeman
"elch this morning. Liquor viola
tors are to be shown no mercy"
Evening star., 1923-05-15
DRAMATIC CRITIC
TO GIVE LECTURE
Kenneth MacGowan to Speak at
Rams Head Playhouse on
: New Stagecraft.'

Kenneth MacGowan, one Of the best
known authorities on stagecraft in
this country. editor of the Theater
Arts Magazine and dramatic critic on
the New York Globe. and also of
Vogue, will talk on ''The New Stage
craft" Friday afternoon al 4:30 o'clock
at the RAMS Head Playhouse, 132SR
18th street, under the direction Of
Robert Bell. director of the Rams
Head Players.
Mr.. MacGowan, who will be in the
city on Friday for the purpose of at
tending the performance on that eve
ming of 'LEnfant Prologue" by the
Rams Head Players. under the aus
pices of the League of American Pen
women, recently returned from abroad
where he studied the continental
theaters. and on Friday afternoon he
will illustrate his lecture with pic
lures by Robert Edmund Jones. taken
from his latest book, THE Theater
of Tomorrow"
1t is part of the policy of the
Rams Head Players to introduce. from
time to time. artists and speakers of
note, in their little playhouse, and
great amount of interest attaches to
Mr. MacGowan'S visit here in his dual
capacity of critic and lecturer.
The Rams Head Players invite all
drama lovers to hear Mr.. MacGoWan.
Further information may be had at
the RAMS Head Playhouse, Frank
lin 5S.
Evening star., 1923-05-15
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA
ELECT MISS ALICE BURKE
Local Organization Chooses New
Recording Secretary to Fill
Vacancy.

Miss Alice Burke was elected by
the District of Columbia Daughters
of Isabella TO fill the office of record :
ing secretary of the organization
made vacant by the retirement of
Miss Rose Ann French, who is going
to Iowa.
4 copy of a letter from Cardinal
Gasparri, papal secretary of state.
sent to the national regent. Mrs
Mary T.. Booth of New Haven. was
received by the local organization.
The letter conveys the Pope's thanks
for the offering of the Daughters OF
Isabella for the poor children and
mothers. The letter also includes the
apostolic blessing.
The circle has been invited by the
Carroll Council. knights of Columbus.
to be the guests of the council at
its dance at Carroll Hall this even
ing.
Evening star., 1923-05-15

American Beauty Roses.
Guides are prize winning specimens.
homegrown. 1912 F.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1923-05-15

Children Grow Strong
Taking the pure. health building ele-
ments in Father Johns Medicine
Advertisement
Evening star., 1923-05-15
HONOR Y. M. c. A. OFFICIAL

William knowles Cooper. general
secretary of the Washington Y. NJ.
c. A., last night received a present of
gold from the members of the board
of directors and the secTetarial staff
just before he left for New York.
whence he will soon begin a tour of
Europe.
Mr.. Cooper will first go TO Austria.
where he will attend the second world
conference of the Y. NJ. G. A. work
ers Later he will visit Italy. France,
Switzerland. Belgium, Holland and
the British Isles. He Will visit y. NJ.
G. A. headquarters in each Of those
countries.
Evening star., 1923-05-15
CITIZENS OPPOSE
/! NEW APARTMENTS
Piney Branch Group Would
Bar Construction Within
"A" Area.

c,pposition to the erection of apart
ment houses within the territory des-
ignated by the coming laws as "A"
area was voiced in a resolution
adopted by the Piney Branch Citizens
Association at Il meeting held at the
Iowa Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church, 14th and Emerson streets
northwest. last night.
An attempt was made by some OF
the members TO have the property
falling within the "B'' area restricted
as to apartment houses but the aSSo-
sent to the neighboring associations
and the owners of property i'll the b
area within the associations terri
tory, ascertaining whether they would
approve such restriction before IL
took action in this regard
The association adopted reSolu-
tion denying that it was in any way
affiliated with any other organization
or person in connection with lts nsnt
against MuZzeys history. ,. L. lam
eron. who is leading its fight for the
association, proposed the resolution
to counteract an impression that t'ie
association was affiliated with OUTSIDE
interests in its fight against the MS
tory. Rev. ]. J. Queal!y drew atten-
ton to un-American literature solhS
into some of the schools and unlVerSl-
ties of the country.
Rev. Harry Evaul and Mr.. Queally,
OF the community chest committee
requested more time to study the
question of a community chest for
Washington before they made their
final recommendations TO the associa- :
ton.
Want Lieut.. Col. Sheriff..
The members OF the association
adopted a resolution urging that
Lieut. Col G. q. Sheriff.. officer IN
charge of public buildings and
grounds. be made engineer commits
sioner. This resolution was passed in
spite of the knowledge of the fact
that Col. Sheriff. has officially been
slated for service with troops.
The association will hold tower
show at the Iowa Avenue Church on
May 80. The exhibits will be the prod
ucts Of the persons residing with
in the organizations territory. The
Commi ssioners will be urged TO IN
clude in their next estimates to Con-
gress an item to cover the paving of
18th street from Shepherd to Critten-
den street.
Evening star., 1923-05-15

The thickness of the hair varies
from the 250th to the 60Oth part OF
an inch
Evening star., 1923-05-15

Some men get reputation for pas
sionate devotion simply by sending
special delivery letters.
Evening star., 1923-05-15
$500 TIRE STORE FIRE.

Fire of unknown origin at the Re-
bilt Tire Company. Inc, 1923 18th
street shortly before o'clock this
morning caused a damage of about
$500. w. S. Kenworthy & Co.,
1921 14th street, an automobile
accessory store, next door, was flooded
with water but not damaged by the
fire.
street car travel up and down
l4th street was delayed for about
twenty minutes.
Evening star., 1923-05-15
FIFTY SCHOOL BOOKS STOLEN

Theft of more than fifty text books
from Lenox School, near 5th and q
streets southeast, was reported to the
police by Fl. F. Lowe. principal. They
were stolen by intruders who visited
the school between Saturday after
noon and yesterday morning
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29

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Edited by G. Douglas Wardrop, Editor
of Radio Merchandising)

Here Is simple vernier arrange
ment for variometers and condensers
which will be found very convenient in
tuning for CIV.
Fig. 1 shows the rubber knob and
the binding post from which the vernier
is made. Almost any type or size of
rubber knob may be used. The dimen-
sions shown, of course, will require to
be changed accordingly. The knob
used measured one-half inch in dame
ter and one-half inch deep, with a
knurled rim three-quarters of an inch
in diameter. To adapt this binding
post face off the one-half inch length
to one-quarter inch, and bevel the
length to an angle of As degrees. This
can be conveniently done by screwing
the knob on a threaded rod which is
put into collet and turned in lathe.
The threaded rod is an 1892 machine
screw with the head cut of. An 1872
round-head machine screw, one-half
inch spring to pass over the machine
screw and a small brass washer COM
plete the vernier. A hole is drilled
through the panel slightly below the
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29

tremities of the cross supports to form
a square. Commencing 31a inches
from the center, saw-cuts II inch apart
are made on both edges of the cross
support beginning at the first or inner
saw-cut. No. 20 DEC. wire is wound
tightly in a clockwise direction to the
outer edge. The loop is then turned
over and the wiring continued in an
anti-clockwise direction back to the
first saw-cut on the opposite side. Two
binding posts are fastened to the cross
supports to which the ends of the wire
are connected A strip of wood is
fastened across the two opposite legs
of the cross supports. A hole is bored
of corresponding size In the center of
the bottom protecting piece and a
dowel is inserted to permit the loop to
revolve.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
Trouble in Adjusting
Secondary Condenser

While tuning In phone signals and
CIV, considerable trouble in adjust
ing the secondary condenser is often
experienced. The following is a
method devised and used with good re-
suits:
Take an ordinary 43-plate condenser
out of It's casing and mount large
gear wheel on its shaft; the con-
denser in turn is mounted on the back
Of the receiving panel in the usual
manner with the exception that no
shaft protrudes. A small gear wheel
is mounted on brass shaft and fitted
through the panel so as to mesh with
the large gear. This shaft may be CEN
tered on the cover of the condenser
or other arrangements made for its
rear bearing, the panel acting as front
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
New U. S. Fur Farm.

The new experimental fur farm Of
the bureau of biological survey,
United States Department of AgricuI-
ture, is located in Greenfield township,
Saratoga county, New York. This farm
consists of about 20 acres of we'll
drained and wooded land and contains
a farmhouse which is being renovated
10 be used as a residence for the SUI
perintendent of the farm and his fam
lily. Present plans call for series of
modern pens to accommodate foxes,
martens, and skunks and other fur
bearers. The animals and equipment
were moved from Keeseville to the
new farm recently.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
SHORT CIRCUITS

When set has just been wired
and is being tried out, if a steady hum
Is heard in the phones this will tell
of an open circuit.
Scrape the surface Of the crystal and
leave the scrappings on the crystal.
The catwhisker has then only to be
placed on any point and sensitive
spot will be found.
When the station desired is tuned in,
why not assist your neighbor to get
the same station by stopping your
tube from oscillating? Your music
will sound better anyway
In wiring your set it is best to use
No. IA or 16 B and S copper wire. In
close wiring cover the wires with cam
brio or spaghetti tubing. Round or
square timed copper makes the neat.
est job.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
ANOTHER NURSE
PRAISES TANLAC

Mrs. Leona Culpepper, IL Lucille Ave
nue., who was trained nurse for fif-
teen years, is another highly esteemed
Atlanta woman whose gratitude and
desire to help others prompts her to
tell of the wonderful results she de-
rived from the Tanlac treatment.
81 had suffered from nervous in
digestion and loss Of appetite for four
or five years." said Mrs. Culpepper,
"and was nearly always nauseated. /
had heartburn so bad I could hardly
stand it, and became so weak and
nervous I could hardly do my house
work.
Reading what Tanlac had done for
others, I decided to try it, and by the
time I finished the first bottle I was
feeling so much better that I bought
two more. When I had finished the
third bottle I was feeling fine and had
actually gained sixteen pounds. Tan
lac is all that is claimed for it."
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Take no substitute Advertise
ment
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
To Prevent Automobile
. Accidents by Low Walls

The Long Island railroad is build
ing an approach to one of its grade
crossings that, it hopes, will prevent
automobile accidents. AS the motor
list approaches the crossing, low ce-
ment walls force him to bear grafnal-
Iy to the right, then in order to get
over the railway to make sharp
turn first to the left, then to the
right again. AS five miles an hour
is as fast as the turns can be made,
drivers will have time to look for on
coming trains. The cost of the low
walls is trivial.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29

Vegetable Compound myself. 1t has
given me quiet nerves so that sleep all
night, and a better appetite. have rec
commended it already to all my friends
and relatives. Mrs. ENGLEMANN, z03S
Palmetto St, Ridgewood, Brooklyn, N. Y.
For the woman suffering from nervous
troubles causing sleeplessness, head
ache. hysteria, 1.-THE blues, Lydia 2.
Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound will be
found a splendid medicine. For the
woman of middle age who is passing
through the trials of that period, it can
be depended upon to relieve the troubles
common at that time.
Remember, the Vegetable Compound
has a record of nearly fifty years OF
service and thousands of women praise
its merit, as does Mrs. Englemann.
You should give it fair trial now.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29

bearing. Upon this shaft 8-inch dial
and knob are attached. At the present
stage it may be used and an adjust
ment of 5 to 1 secured. The gears
may be obtained from telephone bell
ringer, which serves the purpose adj
mirably owing to the numerous teeth
on the gears.
For much finer adjustment, another
shaft In vertical line with the con-
denser and dial centers may be fitted
upon which Is mounted piece of rub
Der packing in such manner as to
bear friction against the under side Of
the dial. A small binding post knob
is attached to this shaft which further
allows close adjustment, similar to the
vernier attachments on the market to-
day. The dial will turn several times
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29

dial of the variometer to pass the S-32
machine screw. The screw is inserted
through this hole and the spring
washer slipped over it, and, lastly, the
tapered rubber knob is screwed on.
1t is preferable to use a machine
screw which is threaded only at the
end on which the knob is screwed as a
machine screw entirely threaded
tends to catch in the hole when the
vernier is manipulated. To operate
the vernier slight pressure is ap-
piled while turning, which permits the
tapered periphery of the vernier to en-
gage with the rim of the dial, enabling
a micrometer adjustment.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
How Loop Antenna Can
Be Made by Amateurs

Many amateurs are handicapped in
their erection of an antenna by lack of
space. A loop aerial as shown in the
diagram can be constructed and will
obtain very good results with one
vacuum tube detector.
To construct this loop, two laths of
wood 251z inches long should be OBJ
tanned. A notch is cut in the center of
each and they are joined together to
form an tx" Four laths of wood each
10 inches long are nailed across the ex-
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29

before the condenser has made half a
revolution and in order to know how
your condenser is setting. 180-degree
scale is mounted on the large cog
wheel and an opening cut in the panel
to view the scale.
The illustration makes this descrip-
ton clearer and from the general plan
the amateur may devise his own means
for mounting the gears and condensers
he may have on hand.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
Vernier Adjustment
to Be Used on Dials

A vernier adjustment to be used on
the dials of condensers may be easily
made with the following parts:
Three-sixteenth-inch rod
Three-quarter-inch rubber stopper.
Knob to fit on rod.
Cuff to fit rod.
The rod is set out about three inches
from the front of the panel which as
sists in eliminating the hand capacity
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
Silent Admiration.

A clergyman with a large nose was
invited to tea with a woman who had
a laxative child, whom his mother
warned severely not to pass any rude
remarks during the meal.
The boys eyes were fixed on the
clergyman so long that the mother
frowned upon the child, whereupon he
shouted.
ITS all right, mother; I'm not go
ing to say anything. I'm only looking
at itl''
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
Accidents Prevented by
Keeping Highways Open

To prevent accidents by keeping the
roads open for two-way traffic, park
ing of vehicles of all descriptions is
prohibited on all state highways in
Pennsylvania. Motorists are not per-
mitted to stop at the foot of hill,
crest of a hill, or any portion of a
curve. A fine of $40 to $50 is pro-
vided for each violation of the rule.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
xHoieM 6ac8of cabinet

effect when tuning for CIV. The rod
passes through the panel and is in
serted in hole at the back of the
cabinet The cuff on the rod is brought
close to the back Of the panel. The
rubber stopper is cut in half and hole
drilled through the middle. The rod
is passed through with the larger end
of the stopper towards the panel. The
dial bears against the tapering rubber.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29
sampIe Road Is Marrow.

A sample mile of paved road Is feet
wide is to be constructed in Mime
haha county. This is not wide enough
for the traffic under present condi-
lions. A 20-foot roadway is safer for
all concerned.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-11-29

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