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Evening star., 1924-08-10
HOW'S
the
ROAD?

Editors Note-This infoRmatin1 sup
piled BY the District Of Columbia diviaoa
OF the American Automobile Association.
HOS Sixteenth street, where further de-
tailed information may be obtainsd.)
To RiehmonAr
Generally fair gravel roads Rutted
in places between Washington and
Fredericksburg.
To Atlantic Cttyf
Good paved and gravel roads via
Wilmington. Use ferry from Wash
ington to Penns Grove. Route via
Philadelphia all in good condition.
To Gettysburxs
Good paved roads. Short town de-
tour in the city OF Frederick. Nd
Watch for detour sign at entrance to
city.
To Baltimore. PhiIaAeIpAia and New
York Cttyr
Good pavement all the way. Short
eas xeSd the city Of Of sstmors siso
good detour from Trenton to Kings
ton. N. j.
To Fre0Srtcxs HAGcrstOWA aAA Cum
berlaDdf
Good pavement No detours Of any
description. One of the best con-
tinuous long drives out OF Washing
ton.
To Annap0ltSf
Pavement to Marlboro. Remainder
generally good gravel. but in excel
lent condition for comfortable and
fast driving.
To Leonardtovvn and points south
Pavement and gravel in good con-
dition.
To Rock Points
Good pavement and gravel. Some
dust, but no ruts.
To LeesbuYgf
Pavement and dirt. Dirt roads
rough. Connection via Aldie longer,
but excellent road throughout.
Evening star., 1924-08-10

ton. The springs will sometimes re-
ceive more water during q washing
than during q run In the rain.
There should be sufficient lighting
In every private garage to enable the
driver to see whether the ammeter
registers neither charge nor dis
charge when the cars lights are
switched off and the engine stopped.
Use a f1ashlige II necessary. Should
the generator cut-out points stick to-
gether the current from the battery
would discharge back into the gener-
ator with consequent damage to both
units. You can't be sure about this
II you always leave the car in total
darkness after switching of dts own
lights
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Explaining It.

You cannot always depend upon the
knocking, or pin ging," of the engine
to indicate carbon accumulation.
This Is because II the engine is filled
with carbon the valves are likely to
be leaking compression. When COM
preston Is lowered an accumulation
of carbon does not have the expected
results in hill climbing or sudden
acceler alton. 1t varies with different
types of engines. If the valves are
in the head and thus more likely to
be shutting tightly in a dirty engine.
or il they are operating under a
higher spring tension. compression
will not be lowered materially by the
formation Of carbon and the engine
remaining tight, an accumulation of
carbon in the cylinders might even
increase the compression by decreas-
Evening star., 1924-08-10
Back to the Corner.


Why does trafiic cop stand in the
center of a street intersection?
Why does he not stand where he
can see all the traffic all the time?
What weakness in traffic regulation
results in increased congestion where
intersections are under police con-
troll?
such questions in the hope OF being
able to add something to that store
OF motor knowledge which may lead
10 less congestion and greater sim.
plicity for traffic. 1t is contended by
many that the conventional regula-
tion system places the trafic cop in q
position where he is unable 20 see ali
lines OF approaching traffic all the
time and where he is thus unable to
direct such traffic with a reasonable
amount of efficiency.
Much credence is given to this
that the traffic cop should tain
lookout post on one of the street
corners rather than in the center of
the intersection, operating the stop
go sign electrically. In such a posi-
tion, II is contended, he would be able
to direct trafic with the greatest
amount of efficiency. obviating all the
mistakes traffic officers now make by
reason OF not being able to see
through the back of their heads.
The direction signals in the center
of the street would have the neces-
sary attachments for left turns or
any special regulations covering the
particular crossing, according to the
plan. ,Semaphores would be remov-
able SO as not to offer an obstacle to
fire apparatus.
1t is generally recognized that
while traffic control makes for safety
1t frequently increases congestion,
and accordingly any plan that aims
to help the traffic cop overcome his
shortcomings should be given a
chance to prove its worth.
Evening star., 1924-08-10
AUTO DRIVERS FOUND
CARELESS AT CROSSINGS
One Out of Six Fails to Observe
When Approaching Tracks,
B. & o. Finds,
B. & o. Finds.

BALTIMORE, August s.-one out
of every six automobile drivers
crosses railroad tracks without look
ing to see If a train is coming.
For four years the Baltimore and
Ohio, which crosses nine States, sta
toned observers at important road
crossings to see how motorists
crossed the tracks.
OF the 1,S34,S09 who were observed
336,937 drove carelessly, risking not
only their own lives and property,
but also the lives of those travelling
with them.
The railroad observers took the
numbers of the careless drivers
looked up their addresses and sent
them post cards, warning them of
the danger ofScareless driving at rail-
road crossings.
Most of the crossing accidents may
be blamed to
/. Trying to beat the train to the
2. Poor judgment. r,-s.-e. .-
Motorists who try to speed UP be-
fore the train gets there" forget that
they can't run the car as fast with a
full car, as they could without an
extra passenger. The pickup is much
slower.
And once started, with a full car,
drivers forget that they can't stop so
easily. In fact, speed is even a more
important consideration than stop
ping.
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Trips and Tripping.

That week end trip can be improved
immeasurably by little tour of in
spection of the car before running
the risk of tripping up on some of
the preventable mistakes It's a
strange thing why most drivers will
go to great trouble to see that they
nave lot more air in the tires (to
make EN- blow out quicker) and then
forget all about seeing whether the
spares need air.
Many motorists seem to figure on
being able to make certain adjust
ments en- route. but time. is limited.
and they seldom dnd time for more
than complaining. Too much play in
the steering geer will just about spoil
the trip for the driver. and IL he has
overlooked the matter of greasing &
the universals every little body
squeak will bring to his mind un-
pleasant visions of roadside repair
ing. Too many trips are just plain
tripping for the man at the wheel
He should always figure that three
quarters of any motor. trip is the
pleasure OF enjoying the performance
Of the car itself
Evening star., 1924-08-10
Lessons From Accidents.

Failing to resort, to second gear
when descending a dangerous hill.
tourist. like many hundreds Of other
drivers. recently lost control Of his
car and met with rather serious con-
sequences There is no excuse, OF
course, why a driver should depend
solely upon his brakes when descend
Gus, but the StRtes are guilty Of con-
tributory negligence in failing to
adopt uniform type OF warning sign
for bad hills The "Stop, Look and
Listen" sign at railroad crossings.
though ignored by many to their un-
ending sorrow. has served to convey
the ofhcial nature of the warning.
Something on this order for hills is
suggested in this latest fatality.
Evening star., 1924-08-10
Did You Know

That a large fywheel is an ad-
vantage in hill climbing? The mo-
mentum stored in q large hywheel
will often carry a car over a par
ticularly steep point. and the engine
will not have to work SO hard after
the car has picked UP speed. A big
fywheel. however. is disadvantage
in acceleration, since an engine must
work a little harder to get 1t started.
That there may be a very great
difference In the performance and
efficiency Of two 6-cylinder engines
of the same bore, stroke and valve
comes in the valve actuation, valves
being designed to remain open or
closed for longer or shorter periods
OF piston travel. The lift of each
valve is another important factor
resulting in great variation IN engine
rangement Of the manifolds may
render one engine decidedly different
from another.
More Truth Than Gas.
The repairer says that no matter
how perfect they are when they leave
the shop they always como back.
An emergency brake IL something
you use so infrequently that you
forget to use 1t when necessary.
Some road hogs carry their dogs
with them when they drive. but som e.
how manage to do most Of the bark.
ing themselves.
car on the street Is worth two
in the garage.
In view Of current discussion Of the
subject 1t should be noted that no
fast cars ever smoke.
Copyright. l9o4.)
Evening star., 1924-08-10
HINTS ON APPLYING BRAKES

There is a lot in knowing how to
use the brakes for the best results
One of the most important points in
this connection Is the necessity for
making the brakes "bite" now and
again for their own good. Step on
them vigorously. 1t Is good for the
lining and. If nothing better. it may
prove that the brakes are not as good
as you thought they were.
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Worth Remembering.

Allow the rain curtains to dry un-
fastened. This will enable them to
shrink a little, thus assuring a better
fit when they are fastened on again.
Undoing the lower fasteners will suf-
flee.
A car that is very frequently
washed requires considerable -atten-
tion to the matter of spring lubrica-
Evening star., 1924-08-10
USE FOR OILY WASTE.

1t is a good plan to wipe off all
tools on a bit of oily waste before
restoring them to the tool box. The
oil deposited on the metal keeps IL
from, rusting, which is a trouble to
be guarded against.
Evening star., 1924-08-10
CARE OF THE INNER TUBES.

By taking out the inner tubes once
IN two months and reversing their
having the tubes rubbed through by
the edges of the flap or by any other
slight projection in the casing is re-
moved.
Evening star., 1924-08-10
FOR PREVENTION OF RUST.

Many car owners employ a paste
made Of fake graphite and linseed
oil to rub on the inner surface of the
rim, before the casing is put in place.
This prevents rust forming on the rim
and eliminates sticking by the cas-
Evening star., 1924-08-10

ing the amount Of space for the gas
vapor to occupy when compressed by,
the pistons.
Evening star., 1924-08-10
The Sunday Motorist
EDITED BY WILLIAM ULLMAN.
idged Magazine for Car Owners.

An opttmist is q fellow who can
drive 40 miles nm hOur, note the NJ.
ing motor cycle cop and believe he's
after the car ahead.
Evening star., 1924-08-10

Another Oil Company Service Station opens August
at Seventh Street and Maryland Avenue southwest This will be
handy your Alexandria, Potomac Park Steamboat
Piers Bureau of Engraving Bathing Beach, Agricultural De-
partment and all Governmental Buildings south of Pennsylvania
Avenue.
You will find here the same complete prompt servceGrease
Pits Air and Water Service Gasoline and Lightning Motor
Fuel.
only the highest grade gasoline Lightning Motor
Fuel. If you looking for POWER and MILES
per gallon, try-today-our
Evening star., 1924-08-10
AUTO GLASS
FoR wNDsHKLps on BougxS.
InstallAd While Yes Wa4&.
laramie q Wasunan
2e17 EEW YORK AVE. N.W.
FREE! %97SA %S5 SkLfSH 6}9!
ofINisc pAYs AUGUST 9th and 10th

To each purchaser of five gallons Of Gasoline
lightning Motor Fuel at station opening days will
be given four coupons each good for quart of
oil heavy medium light Each quart to be redeemed
with subsequent purchase Of five gallons of gasoline
Lightning Motor Fuel at this station.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26
WEATHER

Fair tonight; Sunday in.
creasing cloudiness, prob
ably becoming unsettled by
Sunday night; continued
cool; moderate to fresh
northeast and east winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26
DIR. I. HICKEY
CUTS THROAT
IN HOTEL
Wrote Note Bidding ''Good-by
to God"-Starving, He
Wrote.

Writing a letter in which he bid
good bye to Cod" and hoped he
was doing no wrong, DIR. Thomas
Hickey, of the Vendome Hotel, at.
tempted suicide in bis room at the
hotel today. He was taken to Casu-
atty Hospital, where it is said he
will probably recover.
lin his letter, DIR. Hickey accused
a relative Of being unfriendly and
spoke of being cheated out of his
share OF property left in his
fathers will. He said he had been
starving for three months, having
been unable to earn any money be-
cause of sickness.
Slashing his throat with a razor,
Hickey summoned another roomer
in the hotel by knocking on the
door between their rooms.
He spoke in the note found by
police, of having received two
threatening letters from relatives.
1t is said. He also asked that $66
from his life insurance be given
to the owner of the hotel, in re-
turn for money lent to him. Hickey
had lived at the hotel for about
five years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26
MOTION |SF|LED
To TRY THAW
AGAIN
Evelyn Nesbit's Counsel, w. A.
Gray, Starts Proceedings
in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. April 26.-Wil.
liam A. Gray, counsel for Evelyn
Nesbitt. divorced wife of Harry X.
Thaw, filed a motion for a new
trial to determine Thaw's sanity
here today.
Miss Nesbit and Attorney Gray
reconciled their differences at a
meeting in the lawyers office here
yesterday afternoon after she had
explained her recent criticism OF the
lawyers conduct of the Thaw trial.
Miss Nesbit Explains.
1--WE had some differences over
the way the case was presented, :"
Miss Nesbit explained. "I felt
Thaw should have been cross.ex.
amined, but that is past. If we
have the chance to examine him
again we will not let the oppor.
tunity slip.
1.-THE Thaw case will be properly
fought this time. Mr.. Gray &C.
cepted the case on short notice
and / feel he was not familiar with
the Thaw methods"
A rigid cross-examination of
Harry Thaw will be, the basis Of
the new trial, Miss Nesbit de-
clared.
1T may not be Mr.. Gray who
will do the cross-examining either.
] am trying to bring in somebody
else, too. I am trying to get MI
Jerome to do that.
HE could show Thaw UP for Il
lunatic If he worked on him LOB
enough"
She referred to William Travers
Jerome, who prosecuted Harry
Thaw for the killing Of Stanford
White.
Gray based his appeal for a new
trial chiefly on Judge Monaghan's
charge to the jury. His reasons
for a re-trial were prefunctory
only, and he asked an extension to
allow him to file additional reasons.
In the absence of Judge Monag.
han, who Is out of the city, the
motion was presented before Judge
J. Willis Martin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26
MAY
GET RE|NS
AF TER "a
MEET
Governor Must Put Aside His
White House Aspirations If
He Wants Post.

NEW YORK, April 26.-Tam-
many was still too shocked today
to make any definite plans toward
choosing a leader to succeed
Charles F. Murphy. It seemed
likely that there would be a sort of
a regency in control until after the
national convention in June, with
Norman E. Mack, Of Buffalo, tenn
porarily directing the State Demo
cratic organization and George E.
Brennan, of Illinois, taking charge
Of Governor Smiths candidacy for
the Democratic Presidential nomi-
nation.
New Chieftain Seen.
When the Presidential ticket is
nominated, Tammany leaders be-
lieve. sentiment in the organization
will have crystallized around
single candidate, and Tammany then
will get down to the business of
trying to carry the Empire State
for the party under the direction of
the new chieftain.
In the meantime a steering com.
nittee is likely to be formed from
among representatives of the most
powerful factions within the organi-
Zation. These include Thomas F.
Foley, Frank J. Goodwin, Peter ].
Dooling, and several other leaders
almost equally potent. IL less widely
known. The belief is not that any
Of those named will serve directly,
but that the committee will be con.
trolled by them.
The possibility Of Governor Smith
becoming leader, with the support
of the Foley element, was conceded
to depend on the outcome of the
national convention. He has pro.
claimed his Presidential candidacy,
and he is not believed likely to seek
the Tammany leadership until his
Presidential fate is known.
Smith Must Choose.
The opinion prevailed today that
the governor would have 70 nut
aside all hope for holding elective
office further If he is ambitious to
take Murphy's place. =
O&ls a. s.sfs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26
Girl Thwarted
.InLoveQuest
Ends Life

DETROIT, April 26. Miss
Wanda Elaine Stopa, whose bril-
liant mentality made her an as
sistant United States district at
torney but whose high-strung
emotions led her to murder, lay
dead by her own hand here today.
She committed suicide in her
hotel room last night through a
draught of poison while police
sought her as the slayer Of Henry
Manning, of Chicago.
Killed BY Mistake.
Manning was killed by bullets
fired by Miss Stopa, Thursday, at
Mrs. Y. Henley Smith, wife of a
wealthy advertising man, with
whom the girl lawyer was in.
fatuated.
Fleeing from the scene Of her
killing, Miss Stopa arrived here yes
terday and registered as MRS.
Theodore Glaskow" at local hotel.
Hotel employees, identifying their
guest through photographs pub.
lished in Detroit newspapers, notified
Chicago police Of her presence here.
Detectives then sought out Mrs.
Glaskow," only to find that she had
evaded capture by suicide.
In her hotel room were found
letters that told a story of the
emotional side of the brilliant
career Of the New York Portia, a
career that wove in and out Of the
gayety of Greenwich Village and
the New York courts, only to settle
on a mad infatuation for Smith.
An address book in Miss Stopa's
handbag contained the, names and
addresses of many prominent actors,
actresses, editors, and critics of
New York.
One letter signed "Kenley" with
no indication of where it was post
ed, follows:
Dear Wand Jean: I have been
successful in everything but forget
ting, in which am like an omelette
with ham left out, at least.
Il looked in the shop windows
today for something you would like,
put l did not see anything. One
hat was possible, but how could /
confirm it without the little Polish
bean to check up by. Miss Stopa
was of Polish descent.)
Writes He Prays for Her.
"'Check up by is undoubtedly the
worlds worst locution. but along
with my eagle I have lost my
talent.
Polka, I hope you have been a
little easier these last few days. I
pray that I may yet be the spring
board from which you dive into the
lake OF song, laughter and happi-
ness. pray without god, but
none the less hard, for that.
"Schlectich, l must go now and
dictate-and to q beautiful New York
stenographer. Still you are a--who
has both suffered and studied. There
Is nothing like your face in New
York, or If there is they keep II
locked up.
HENLEY"
Was Polish Immigrant.
Miss Stopa came to America
Polish immigrant and through
years Of study attained recently a
United States attorneyship.
Her legal talents, however, were
Continued On Rage 3 Column a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26

Y. HENLEY SMITH,
Chicago lad" man, who luckily
was not at home when Mrs.
Wanda StOpa, with the love light
i'm her eyes and a gun in her
hand, called to inquire why he
would not marry her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26
WAR CLAIM TRIMMED
BY HOUSE COMMITTEE

The House Claims Committee de-
cided today that William J. Oliver
was not. entitled to more than
$270.000 of the $1,400.O00 claim
which he has made against the
Government for losses sustained in
connection with manufacture OF
war munitions.
The committee voted to report a
bill allowing Oliver $4,000. and to
allow him to sue the Government
in the Court of Claims for an ad-
ditional 100000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26
MRS. HOOPER EXPLAINS
HER PEACE FARLEY PLAN

BUFFALO, N. Y, April &c.
Mrs. Ben Hooper of Wisconsin, who
opposed Senator La Toilette in the
primaries for the nomination OF
United States Senator, in comment.
ing today on her luncheon rendered
here to a number of women dele.
gates, when she launched a new
peace movement, said:
"This movement has no connec-
ton whatever with the plans as
outlined in the women voters peace
program, but was merely an in
formal discussion Of the peace prob
lem."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26
LAW
VOTE IS
NEAR
Battle in Congress Will Be
Close, Opposition Fearing
Enforcement.
BY A. o. HAYWARD,
international News Service.

amendment resolution Ii expected
to pass the House today, but the
vote is close and the final min
utes Of debate may decide the
issue.
Arguments against the resolu-
ton most frequently raised are
that it may drive the farmers
boy from his fathers fields, and
the newsboys from their Occupa-
tions.
Arguments Weighed.
These arguments are being pom
dered by the Congressman carefully
because such a result would spell
political disaster for many Of them.
Congressman Foster R) Of Ohio.
leader in the fight for passage OF
the resolution, scoffed at such an
outcome Of ratification of the
amendment. He said no one had
the slightest idea Of preventing boys
and girls Of eighteen years or under
from working on ordinary farms,
although admitting that in years to
come farming operations may be in
tensified and conditions arise where
a check on child labor on the farm
might be necessary,
Fears Enforcement.
Legislation for enforcement Of the
amendment was the thing tn fear
and not the amendment declared
Congressman Tague 3D. Of Massa-
chusetts, in announcing his opposi-
ton.
"NQ one dreamed when we voted
for the prohibition amendment
that Congress would declare q hever-
age with more than one-haf Of one
per cent alcohol an intoxicant," he
said, land yet that was done and
Congress has been sustained in the
face Of it's unreasonableness. IT is
the possible legislation by Congress
that must be considered in connec-
tion with this amendment"
Tague expressed the sentiment Of
many congressman who are not OPP
posed to the amendment as such,
but shy at enforcement laws.
1--WE now have a maternity law to
assist motherhood and childhood, a
prohibition law, and we are threat
ened with a child labor law and an
educational law" said Congressman
Tucker D.) Of Virginia. ut is i'm.
possible to forecast how much
farther we may be asked to stray
from constitutional reserved rights
of the States"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-26
TIDE IS
()FF.NEl
TEAM
Tennis Stars Resignation Is
Accepted by Davis Cup
Committee.

NEW YORK, April 26.-The
Davis Cup committee Of the
United States Lawn Tennis As
sociation today accepted the resig.
nation of William T. Tilden as a
member Of, the Olympic and
Davis Cup teams.
The announcement was made
today in the publication of a let
ter to Tilden from Julian S.
Myrick, chairman of the Davis
Cup committee, which accepted
the tennis stars recently prof
fered resignation as a member of
the. two teams.
Reply Is Brief.
Tilden's resignation was made
by letter. He took the position
that IL he was to be professionalism
in 1925 for his writings. he was a
professional in 1924 and demanded
that his status be cleared up.
The letter was brief and init
mated that the questions Tilden
had raised as to his amateur status
were not considered to have any
basis.
"As previously advised you are
eligible to compete for your coun.
try" the letter said. "This com.
mittee wanted you to be a member
Of this years Olympic and Davis
cup teams"