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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11
The Old Mechanic Says:

lone of the hardest things for
most drivers to learn is the easiest
way of lookin' for car trouble.
see 1t demonstrated every day of the
year. Only five minutes ago a chap
spent a half hour removin' a fat tire
merely to find. when he had finished,
that a new valve inside was all he
needed.
when anything goes wrong with
the engine most car owners think of
the most serious things first. If the
car bucks they are sure universal
is comm loose. but never think of
the spark plugs until they have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11
future knows that it is actually det-

future knows that 1t Is actually det-
rimental to motoring.
The man who doesn't own a car
looks out the window and sees the
Jones lolling in their gasoline lap of
luxury and decides that vain show
is not for him. The gaudy paint.
the excessive amount of nickel. the
fancy up holstery, the very imprac-
teal look about the car simply
blinds the non-motorist to the real
value of an automobile. He looks
upon it as a sheer luxury.
The trouble with this vain show
of wealth. prosperity. or position. is
that the victims themselves gain
nothing by it. Cars come easy to
them, and go" by a still easier
route. The paint is neglected. the
nickel rusts. the upholstery becomes
soiled and the car soon looks as I'M
attractive as impractical. The own
err is in the market for a new car
within less than a years time. He
can't buy because he has still few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11

more installments to pay. He can't
keep it up, because there is a limit
to extravaganza.
If any car owner wants to attract
attention and win the respect of his
neighbors he has only to buy a prac-
tical car and keep it in good order.
Everybody envies the man who has
good sense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11

street sporting a new car. It's worse
this year than ever before, because
there are so many snowy cars to
select from. A lot of people are
buying cars mainly with the idea of
showing off before their neighbors,
and while this appears to stimulate
business everyone who looks into the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11

much sunshine through the windows
in the doors watch out for the paint
on the rear Of the car. The faded
rears of cars are very largely due
to the burning rays of the sun,
whether shining directly through or
magnifed by the glass. Shades on
the inside of the doors are about
the best investment you can make
in the work of keeping the paint
bright and new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11
1t Would Be Handy

To solve the problem of starting
off uphill. when two feet have to
work clutch, brake and accelerator
it has been suggested that the en-
Urgency brake be combined with the
gearshift lever so that by gripping
the handle the car could be held in
check until the clutch is engaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11
Worth Remembering

Worth Remembering
When the oil leaks up past the
washer of q. spark plug don't i'm
agine that your engine has begun to
pump oil. If the plugs were not in
tight. or If the washers were faulty
there would be oil at every plug,
particularly after long uphill pulls.
Use a new washer if the plug still
leaks, or use two. You would have
the trouble with an old washer even
if the plug seemed to be tight.
If your private garage receives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11

Sticking Cone Clutch
The sticking of a cone clutch may
be due to a tendency of the clutch
member to fit too snuglv in the cone
part of the flywheel. This is usual
~ the result of worn facing of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11
This And That

Ford has another new idea. He
plans to make each lump Of coal
from his newly acquired coal fields
do double duty. 1t only remains for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11

clutch member. caused-in turn
burning the facing through a hahs
OF slipping the clutch. A new \.
Their facing should remedy h.
trouble: and a handy tempors.s
solution is to wedge broken nise..
of a hack saw blade between -.
facing and the clutch member s
several points on it's circumfersra.
This will often smooth out a ronsS
and sticking cone clutch.
Pathetic Pictures
The man who left the Jack ba,d,.
home.
Women who aren't good bok,,.
Continued on Page 10-coI, a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11

Durant to think of a way to use
each gallon of gas twice. Double
duty for dollars might help some,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-11

Those folks who used to put all
their earnings on their backs, now
put 'em on their hacks.
Being Vain in Vain
Automobiles, it was hoped, had
passed out of the toy class but
good many motorists still act like
children when they drive up the
New Britain herald., 1923-11-26
MAN ARRESTED FOUND TO
 HAVE BEEN A MURDERER
Willimantic Police Departments Pris- oiirr of Last Year Well
 Known l.unman
Known GIinnian

Wilimantic Conn, Nov. 26.-Rar- low N. Diamond. arrested in CleNe- land last night for alleged connection with the staying of bank messenger and assistant teller Of the West End bank. is recognized by the police here as man arrested on Labor Day l"22, on charge of stealing an automobile under the name of Henry Eyers. who afterwards gave the name Of Henry Barlow and was identified hy relatives at Barlow NJ. Diamond.
 ENers and William NuIarthcr. both of Brooklyn. \, T.. were arrested on complaint of il farmer of Pomfret who said one Of the men had taken u shot at him. The men had gone into his orchard to get apples and he
New Britain herald., 1923-11-26

had ordered them off. The farmer telcphoned to the state police bar racks which in turn notified the local police. Officer Frank Mclean inter cepted the men who were driving d high priced machine. He took them to the police station. but being alone he covered EVers and ordered him to "frisk" the other man, In the pro cess an automatic gun and a black jack were thrown hy one or the other of the men under an umbrella stand. The officer kept watch over the pris- Oners until another officer came in. In court EEers was fined $50 and costs. for driving recklessly and $50 and costs for carrying concea led weapon. F.Ners went to Brooklyn Wonn.) iail and after three months was taken by the federal authorities to New Haven to be charged with stealing an automobile. under the Dyer act. The machine is still at the state police barracks. Iukarther claimed merely to have been a com panion of E,yers. Ii was while in iail that the latter's relatives came from New York state and gave the prisoner his right name Of Diamond after he had changed it from Eyers to Bar low.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-26
JUNKING OF SHIPS MORE PROFITABLE
 -=-s+- Govt. Makes SSO,OOO More Than by Selling Them

Washington. Nov. 26,--work sl- ready aonc at thc New York and ] titadelphia na,y yards in tho scrap piag ot four uncompletnd vessels on tbrir ways under tho treaty limiting ltst al armament indicates that the as- < gurnt of thts task 10 these yards win yield thp government about s3e,- goo more than would have been re- tetNsa if the ships had hcon sold for tAt highest approved bids made for them l,y riuliau companies,
 The work of cutting the South Da. ktta and Indiana to shipping sizes is progressing more rapidly and with less difficulty in the New York yard at Brooklyn, the navy department am nouncod today. than was anticipated by the experts who figured on inc job for various companies. In the first fi,e days of actual work on the vessels by force of only 22 men. all the nrmor, amounting 10 20 tons, was removed and placed on the Bar bettes s9 cuts were made "clear across" and the third decks were broken out and made ready for loading. Arrangements made by the Philadelphia yard for similar opera. lions on the uncompleted battle cruisers United States and Constitution
New Britain herald., 1923-11-26

snow and windstorm. The chief was taken to hospital with broken ribs Two firemen suffered minor injuries when q fire engine. returning from the fire was in collision with a taxi cab.
 A cat rowling through the halls awakened several of the eleven mem bers sleeping in the building and they hastened to the street in night attire. Charles Walters, attached to the state engineers office, was trapped in his room and was carried by firemen down ladder.
 The flames several times spread to the home of General Amasa J. Park CT, adjoining the club property, but each time were estinguished, the S0- year-old veteran aiding the firemen.
 Heavy snow and high wind him dered efforts to save the building. The entire interior was destroyed. and parts of the roof caved in. The origin of the fire has not been determined.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-26
PREPARATIONS BOARD
 HAS ENOUGH MONEY
No Danger of Its Passing Out Of
 Existence Now

Paris Nov. 26.-It was stated at tho headquarters of the Interaliied Preparation Commission today that money enough was on hand to run the commission for several months and that there need be no anxiety over the possibility Of its easing 10 function for lack OG financing.
 Mprr over, there is no evidence that Germany will refuse to provide tn working capital for the commis- sion. as she has done all along until recently, when the reparation body WaS asllcd tu usc its reserve fund p,ulin- improvement in the German financial situation. The Germans did not refuse to pay, it was said. but tnly asked agreement to a suspension Of payments until she was better abl" to arrange them.
 Little doubt is entertained in com mission circles that if Germany did refuse to pay the running expenses of the commission the French govern mcnt would como forward w,th the necessary funds, as the commission is one of the essential organs for the
 
 It is pointed out that the commits sion IS the only medium through which tho Allies have been regula rly brought together since France and Great Britain began to drift apart on tho rcparation question. and that for this reason. as well as in connection with the execution of tho treaty, the commission is more than ever a necessity.
 It was stated today that the agree m"nts mad,' by the Stinnes group and other Ruhr iadustuial interests with the French and Belgian occupation officials hslc not yot r"aChtd the re pa ration commission, in which great reiicenCe IS preserved as to the prob able action the commission will take regarding them. in view of the wide dix ergence Of views as to reparation 1 methods among the powers. II is m l derstood the British regard the agree ments as invalid, so far as the repa- l ration commission is concerned.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-26
Are You Fat?
 Just Try This

Thousands of overfst people have become slim by following the advice of doctors who recommend Marmola Prescription Tablets. those harmless little fat reducers that simplify the dose of the famous Mar mola Prescription. If too fat. don't wait go 10 your druggist and for one dollar, which is the price the world over pro- cure box of these tablets. If preferable you secure them direct by sending price to the Marmoa Co, td12 Woodward Ave. Detroit. Mich. They reduce steadily and easily without tiresomc exercise or starvation diet and leave no unpleasant effect.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-26

Hurry Mother. Even billions. con stipatei, fcverish child loves tho pleasant taste of "Californa Fig syrup and it never fails To open the bowels \ toaspoonful today may prevent sick child tomorrow.
 Ask your druggist for genuine Cal ifornia Fig syrup" which has drec- tions for babies and ChildreA Of all ages printed on bottle. Mother, You must say california" or you may get an imitation fig syrup
New Britain herald., 1923-11-26

Il was said, are equally gratifying.
 Bids will be opened for the six re- maining battleships scheduled for sale to be scrapped under the treaty. They include the Michigan. Minnesota and kansas, at the Philadelphia yard, the Vermont and Nebraska at the Mare Island. Calif.. yard. and the Delaware. al the Boston yard.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-26
CAT HOUSES FAMILY AS
 ALBANY CLUB IS BURNED
StO0,0nO Ios> n Jni1"r~it, Club Blaze -iomr lirtmen .Arc
 Injured

Albany, Nov. 26,--Fire yesterday destroyed the huilding and furnishings of the University club, causing a loss estimated at nearly s1O0.00h. Nalu- able paintings and autographed pho toGraphs of prominent men were de stroyed.
 Battalion Chief E. ]. Shields and three firemen were injured in traffic accidents incident to the fire. Chief Shields and the driver of his roadster were hurt when the automobile ram med stalled trolley car while re- spending to a general alarm in the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
COOL|DGES B j Y
HOME TOWN
CLOTHES
Presidents Wife Gives New
Orders to Dressmaker and
MiIIiner in Northampton.
Continued from First Page)

Continued from First Page)
York with her share Of the Presl-
Dental salary. Then she will go TO
Boston, and patronize, most likely,
the store operated by Frank w.
Stearns, the man who "discovered'
her husband.
Until such time as the mourning
period relapses, the First Lady will
dress very simply, and mostly In
black. But when the social season
gets under way in December, she
will blossom forth.
There will be all kinds Of frocks
and wraps and suits in Mrs. Cool
idge's White House wardrobe, but
only one kind Of shoes-sensible.
broad heeled and broad toed-for
the First Lady likes to walk. and
takes most of her exercise that
way.
l. Will her taste in shoes be re-
Elected in the style shows? VIII
there be such things as calvin
heels" and Coolidge lasts?" 1t Is
altogether probable. All the girls
will go back to oxfords. and high
heels and pointed toes will go in
the discard. For, IL Mrs. Coolidge.
wears a thing-it's bound to be"
come the latest style.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
SALE TO coLoRED MAN
CAUSES DAMAGE SUIT

The sale Of premises at ITO Column
bia road northwest, last June to a
colored man has resulted in the
filing Of a suit in the District Su.
preme Court for $4,000 damages
which white property owners in the
same block in which the house in
question is located are alleged to
have suffered.
Rose e. johnson, Frank r. and
Sarah D. Calder and twelve other
property owners are the plaintiffs
and the suit Is filed against Ellen
M Robichau, former owner and
Clark Riddle, agent and William w.
Todd, colored, who bought the prop
erty. The injury complained Of con:
sists of the sale Of the property to
Todd according to the plaintiffs who
declared that they entered into an
agreement whereby the sale Of any
property in that block to q colored
person would penalize the respec-
tive seller In the sum Of $4,000, this
amount to be distributed among the
other property owners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
WARREN HARDING POST
FORMED WITH IS MEN

Warren G. Harding post. Ameri
can Legion. was formed last night
when seventy-five former service
men "signed up" in the Commerce
Department building. The name
selected in memory of the late
President, was approved by unani
nous vote.
Temporary officers chosen are
John II. Farrell. commander: J. j.
Moriarty, adiutant. and w. P. Ais
finance officer. John F. Kelley il
chairman Of the membership com
mittee.
The charter will be submitted for
approval of the executive commit
tee Of the District department
Monday night and Will remain open
until then. and additional applicants
may come in as charter members
Former service men desiring tc
Join the post should communicate
with Adiutant Moriarity, 1896
Eleventh street northwest or Fl
nance Officer Ais, at 11l6h q
street southeast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
TRAFFIC BUREAU
WORKER DOES
GOOD TURN
Reporter Finds Notice, Pasted
in His Car, Telling Him How
to Find CoIIider.

Evidence that Inspector Albert J.
Headley, in charge OF the Traffic
Bureau, and all his entire corps OF
workers are ION the job" and rend'
ering exceptional service to motor
lists is today in the possession of q
reporter for The Times.
When the reporter went to his
car last evening he found. one OF
those usually fearful" white cards
firmly fixed on the dashboard.
Visions of q visit to the first
precinct station soon vanished, how.
ever, when he read the following:
''Sir: If you desire to know who
collided with your left rear fender
report to the Traffic Bureau"
Investigation revealed that Lewis
P. Stumph, file clerk in the
Traffic Bureau, happened to see s.
young woman in an automobile
collide with the reporters car,
smashing the left rear fender. AS
the woman quickly left the scene
he was only able to get the license
number.
When the incident was called To
Inspector Headley's attention today
he said that the traffic policemen
are always working in the interest
Of the motorist.
Inspector Headley urges all Wash
ingtonians to be watchful for sim
liar traffic infractions which might
not be observed by the police and
that full facts, together with the
license tag number, be forwarded
to the Traffic Bureau.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
HARDING
| STAMP To Be
ISSUED
Black Memorial Design Said to
Violate international
Postal Agreements.

international postal agreements
win be violated In the issuance, On
September 3. Of the proposed me-
mortal stamp in honor Of President
Harding.
Regulations OF the international
Postal Union provide that the first
letter rate Of postage in I'll sigma.
tory countries shall be printed IN
red. The Harding Memorial 2-cent
stamp, It Is announced. win be
printed In black. Postmaster Gen.
eral New today cabled the head
quarters of the. union at Berne,
Switzerland. advising Of the temper
airy change of color.
The issue Of this stamp win cot
n precedent In the PostOffice De-
partment. Only one deceased Pres
ident has been Immediately hon.
ored with q special seal In previous
history and on this occasion II was
q 16-cent stamp which was issued
in honor Of President Lincoln.
For three months the 2-cent red
stamp. bearing the engraving Of
George Washington, win give WY
to the Harding memorial stamp.
Postmaster General New VIII pre-
sent to Mrs. Harding the first sheet
run off the press. together with Q
special mounted die-proof prepared
from the master die. The first
stamps thereafter win be put on
sale at Marion. Ohio, September .
and the next sheets at the Philatelic
agency Of the Postoffice Depart
ment.
The initial order to the Treasury
Department IL for 500, 200, 900
stamps, but 1t 10 probable many
more win be issued later.
The Harding memorial stamp
will be Of the same size and shape
as the regular 2-cent stamp. with
q profile portrait Of the late, Presi-
dent within an oval, over which
will appear the words United
States Postage" The portrait used
il a reproduction Of q copper plate
etching made just before the
Alaskan tour. It was the fayorite
engraving Of the late President.
In the upper left hand corner win
appear the date 1865 and In the
upper right 1923. A deep black
border will edge the stamp. which
is regarded as one Of the finest
stamp engravings ever produced In
the United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
COAL STRIKE AGAIN LOOMS AS CONFERENCE IS DEADl
Concerts

BY the U. s. Soldiers Home Band.
band stand. this evening Begin
ming at $40. John 8. NJ ztm.
naernnann. bandmaater.
March. Colonel Petit.
Overture. .'rhs Joys Of spring"
Unsr.Aet.. ia Palema" Srs;
..s aSssss ana Rest thee 1'
ses ss.s.' rom tn: opera s.m@ Mae.
Fo Ss's srot popular. MY Electric
Waits success, Thru the Night"
Finale. "Juse because You're YouH
'-The star spengied Banner
Of Esli Si9 e M M:SE csn
Barracks. b. G.. this evening ct
1880. by the Army Band. Lieut..
p. W. Lewis. commanding. w. J.
StannArd. band leader.
PROGRAM:
March. '-Ths ImperatOr.
Overture Light Cavalry"
Moroeau characteristic. rhs
Golden Blonde. EllenberG
Fox Tfots. Barney Google"
Rose and Conrad
beside Q BabbIing Brook"
Kahn ana Donaldson
Selection, 'sHaWaiian". N. L. Lake
Songs. "a Kiss In the Dark,
''Faded Love Letters
March. .-The sth o. .. infan-
try. q. 8. A" FREEZER
Finale, '"Tancrodh. .Ro9eint
"Tha star Spangled Banner
BY the United States Soldiers Home
Band ct the bandgtand this eve
ming beginning at $3.50 O'clock.
John 8. u. zimmerman. band-
March. Colonel PETIT. zimmermann
Overture. 1.-THE Joys Of Spring"
q Ella Paloma" (requestl Yradier
''Slumber and Rest Thee"
(lullabyl :..:.. .Zimmermann
Scenes from the Opera. Mae.
Fox Ss: Trot Popalar. :My Eiecsrto ~
Girr' ....... Helmburgh-H Holmes
Waits Success, Thru the
Night" - Logan
Finale. "Just Because You're
SThs staf.spangled banner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
WIFE MUST LIVE WHERE
HUBBY CHOOSES-IUDGE

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE hus-
band has the right to determine
where his family shall live" de-
clared Justice Carswell in the su-
preme Coart, Brooklyn. Valentine
Frey, Of Queens, whose wife asks
alimony pending separation proceed
ing, told the court that she refused
to move to an apartment he had
selected near his place of business.
Apparently here" said Justice
Carswell, "the husband had provided
an adequate apartment near where
he had to go to earn his living. It
is his wife's duty to go there and
live with him.
Mrs. Frey claimed that her nus
band was abusive. Her petition
for alimony was denied.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17

Vermont, Minnesota, South Carolina,
Michigan and New Hampshire.
OF the eleven ships under construc-
ton, seven are battleships, located as
follows: Indiana and South Dakota
navy yard, New York: Montana,
navy yard, Mare Island, Cal; North
Carolina, navy yard. Norfolk; Michi-
gan. Bethlehem Shipbuilding CorpO.
ration; Iowa. Newport News Ship
building Company; and Washington.
New York Shipbuilding Corporation.
Camden, New Jersey.
The Lexington and Saratoga, bat
tie cruisers, under the terms OF the
treaty, are being converted into air.
plane carriers. Four other battle
cruisers now building, but which
must be scrapped, are: Constitution
and United States at Philadelphia
navy yard; Constellation and Ranger,
Newport News ShipbuiIding Com.
panys
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
CONDOLES MRS. HARDING

Secretary Lewis A. Payne, of the
Cosmopolitan Club, was instructed
to send a letter Of coincidence to
Mrs. Warren @. Harding. at a din
ner meeting of the organization at
the Columbia Country Club last
night.
Eulogistic remarks on the late
President were made by John Merk'
ling and Hoover zook.
Michael D. Schaeffer, chairman OF
the banner committee, announced
that he and his colleagues had
chosen an emblem for the club. The
new banner, he said, would be dis
played at the next ladies' nighttime
third Thursday In October.
r. e. Herrell presided in the alb
sence Of James Colliflower.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
Coolidge Calls Hoover,
Work and Daugherty
tOCOnfer on Coal Policy

By International News Service.
Cognizant OF the critical turn of
the anthracite negotiations in New
York between the Coal Commission
and operators and miners, Presi-
dent Coolidge today summoned three
Cabinet officers, Secretaries Hoover,
Work and Daugherty, to the White
House to discuss what possible ad.
ditional moves the federal govern.
ment may take to avert a strike.
The nature of the plans discussed
was not disclosed, but it was init.
mated the Administration will do
nothing until the report Of the COM
mission has been submitted to the
President.