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The Washington times., 1924-11-26
WOInen's Clubs
What Clubwomen Are
Planning and Ac-
complaining.

Capitol Hin History Club, with
Mrs. Hannah GLASS; GO Mary
land avenue northeast, ut p. m.
SOrOptiInist Club luncheon, La
fayette Hotel. at 1880 p. m.
Northwest w. G. r. u, 522
Sixth street northwest, at p. m.
The washington Readers Club
held Japanese Night" at their
meeting at the College Women's
Club yesterday evening. Mrs. Emily
Frech Barnes, president Of the
club read paper on Japanese
Literature"
After the paper, the poetry OF
Japan was taken up to cover the
ancient medieval and modern
periods. beginning with the Eighth
century. The poems of Yamagami
no Okura, the eighth century
lyricist, were read by William e.
Bryant. Poems of Kagano Chiyo, a
woman poetess Of the eighteenth
century, were read by Mrs. Barnes.
Other poems were read by Mrs.
William e. Bryant, Professor
Charles S. Richardson, and Miss
Leonora de Grange. All of the
poems read were translations from
the originals by Lafcadio Hearn
and Curtis Hibben Page, with the
exception of the poems read by
Mrs. Bryant who read modern
Japanese poetry from the pen of
the poet. Yone No Guchi,
Mrs. Margaret l.. MacMullin
read a group OF ancient transla-
tions of the insect poems trans
lated by Hearn.
Later in the evening q playlet
was given, 1.-THE Peony," charac-
terized by Miss Rosemary Arnold
and Charles e. Ruebsam.
The Brentwood Women's Citizens
Association met in the Brentwood
school last night to report on the
success of the recent Halloween
dance and $102 was reported
cleared. The money is to be used
for road construction in Brentwood.
Mayor Edward H. Robert, gave
a talk on Road Construction" re.
porting that the work on the
Bunker Hill road had already been
started.
lexington w. c. t. u, met at
the home Of Mrs. Alvin H, Day,
the president, yesterday afternoon
for the regular business meeting
of the month. After the reports of
surerintendents of divisions and
chairmen had been heard, Miss
Gertrude Bowling, president Of
visiting nurses of the District gave
the club a talk. A report of the
program luncheon recently held at
the home of Mrs. Day to plan for
the years work was given.
The Washington times., 1924-11-26

bunny air currents at the lower
level.
From then, on until we reached
Washington the flight was a lazy
soar over the Eastern United States,
with Baltimore. Annapolis and the
many. smaller towns betwixt ana
between as the Kaleidoscope seem
cry beneath US.
With plenty of time-as Com
mander Klein did not want to reach
Washington until 2:3O o'clock-he
experimental with the big ship,
driving all engines then using only
three in the rear, then changing to
the two forward engines, studying
the speed. the control. and other
elements entering into maneuvering.
II want to show the midshipmen
the big ship" Commander Klein
explained when he headed for An
napolis. las they've never seen it,
Swinging low over the Naval
Academy, however, only a few tiny
figures were visible, 500 Commander
Klein swung the ship around again
and we crossed over a second time,
rewarded with many more who
strained their necks peering up in
the sky.
Over Washington Commander
Klein Unanswered the ship for four
circuits of the city before throwing
out his landing signal. Then the
fun began.
Shoots Skyward Again.
At an elevation OF about 1000
feet, with all engines going, Corn-
mander Klein pointed the ship's
big blunt nose toward the earth
for q sharp, gentle glide but dis
covered we were too high to use
the landing ropes.
Away in a gigantic circle we
went again. On the second ATTEMPT
the big ship came nesting down,
two trap doors were opened and
two huge coils of rope thrown out,
and when the tiny army of sailors
on ground had caught hold we
came to gentle stop.
Then suddenly the port side rome
snapped with twang that made
the Orders sing, and we suddenly
shot skyward as though we were in
a monster elevator.
While we hung suspended higher
than we had been at any time
during the flight adjustments were
made, new landing ropes made
ready, and at the fourth attempt,
by adroit maneuvering and valving
a small amount Of helium the
enormous ship was slowly dragged
to ground, still straining, however,
for a return to its natural habitat.
Put Back to Sleep.
One successful attempt resulted
solely because the lines parted, and
the other two because of the small
ness Of the field and the unfavorable
wind that blew across it.
In the air such matters are Of
small moment. Close to the ground
1t might have resulted in the great
bag crushing the compartment to
the ground like, an eggshell-
we were in the compartment!
Held to earth by 400 men clinging
to her ropes while Mrs. Calvin
Coolidge completed its "naturaliza-
ton" by christening 1t the "Los
Angeles" and while President Cool
idge and other notables OF the ma
ton came aboard for inspection, the
big dirgible rested only an hour
before again soaring high in the
dusk for the return to Lakehurst,
where 1t was put to sleep In its
monstrous bed shortly after . o'clock
last night
The Washington times., 1924-11-26
Traffic Block System
Works on F Street

The much discussed block system Of directing traffic in
Washington being put into operation with great
by Traffic Policeman Forrest p Waddel duty Ninth
and streets northwest, it was learned today.
Policeman Wadde his initiative undertaking to
operate the block system by following the traffic signals of
policemen dacent and creating traffic blocks
two three city blocks in length both north and
The Washington times., 1924-11-26

best of all, get up in the morn
ing feeling rested and fit to do my
work; my nerves are stronger and
] feel like new woman. I am
now taking my third bottle of
Todd's Tonic and my weight has
increased about six pounds.
cannot praise Todd's Tonic too
highly. MRS. ELLIE SCHER-
Err, 46S X street s. W., Wash.
ington. D. G.
Todd's Tonic can be had at
Peoples Drug Store, No. /, Sey-
enth and X SITS. N. W., where a
trained representative will be glad
to explain the merits of this truly
good remedy. Todd's Tonic can
also be obtained at all Peoples
Drug Stores throughout the city.
The Washington times., 1924-11-26
MADRID IN MOURNING
FOR FALLEN GENERAL

MADRID, Nov. 26.-The city was
in mourning today while funeral
services were held for General Ser
rano, who fell during the Moroccan
retreat.
The Washington times., 1924-11-26
Five Of Crew Drowned

LONDON, Nov. 26.--Five OF the
crew OF eight Of the steam drifter
Presesholne were drowned today
when the drifter was smashed to
splinters on the rocks at Port
Lethem.
The Washington times., 1924-11-26

IF you want a home in more
desirable or convenient neighbor.
hood--you will find an alphabetical
list Of the sort OF houses you want
fully described I'm the Classified
Section today.
The Washington times., 1924-11-26
Don't wait for time to
heal that annoying rash

NEGLECT Of even the slight
est skin rash. roughness.
chafing or soreness may have
serious consequences Painful.
dishguring complaints like &C.
xema. ringworm. ETC.. all start
in a small way.
The safest plan 10 to keep a
jar OF Rcsinol Ointment ready
to use at the first sign Of skin
trouble 1t promptly stops
itching and reduces iniaamma-
tion and burning. The tiny
pores readily receive.this sooth.
ing ointment. and lite healing
influence is carried far below
the surface Of the skin.
Rssinol Soap Is q favovita
with Thousands who like its
generous lather. 90 refreshing
and cleansing. At all druggists.
Dr~YNv~r
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Lessons From Accidents.

Never has the danger of chance
taking been better illustrated than
in the instance of a Connecticut grade
crossing accident where two mo-
toriSts lost their lives because they
IN stock an express for local. The
local had always stopped at the sta
tion even though the bell kept ring
ing at the crossing, and the men were
entirely safe in driving across the
tracks. The advent of a new and
through train changed the picture to
one of destruction and death
These men did not realize that they
were taking u chance against great
odds because, like many millions OF
other drivers, they did not know that
il is hazardous to act upon aSsump-
tions when at the wheel of a car.
One is safely past the chance taking
stage of driving only when one is
willing to investigate with a view
toward being absolutely sure before
taking any definite step.
Evening star., 1924-07-20

to see the number of these signs
along the road. 1t seemed there was
a sign every few hundred feet. SO
that it really took most of the pleas
ure out of the trip, as very little Of
the scenery could be seen.
Another bad feature of these signs
and perhaps the worst is that many
of them are misleading in their text.
For example, one large sign was
passed that had the word Danger
in large red letters, and naturally
we stopped, and on reading further
the words if you don't use Blanks
pills appeared. The next danger
sign we passed, and we came near
having trouble as the result Condi-
tions such as these should be rene
died, and they can be if the various
automobile clubs and other organiza-
tions take the proper stand in the
matter"
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Three Traffic Tricks.

Economize on your movements
when driving in congestion. When
you are slowing down TO n point
where high gear is not suitable, and
when you know that traffic will move
again in q moment, disengage the
clutch and shift into second gear.
This will save you the trouble or
disengaging the clutch twice, and
the shift into the lower gear Will
probably obviate the necessity of
using your foot brake to slow dow n.
Don't try to get your ''pick-up' in
Tow" since the gears are likely to
stick" This will necessitate slow
ing down. Shift into second" just
as soon as the car has been set in
motion. Step on the gas when you're
in second" if you want to get ahead
Of the rest.
Remember that more cars stop near
The crossing line than at any other
point along the street. and that as a
consequence the paving will have
more grease and oil dropped on it
at this point When YOU are count
ing on making a quick stop at the
crossing at times when the streets
are wet you are counting trouble
Evening star., 1924-07-20
The Old Mechanic Says:

We automobile repairers get
blamed for lot of things were not
responsible for. Here's typical
case. and one that's a double tip to
the car owner who's inclined to fly
off the handle:
The other day I gave a chap rush
job on grindin' in the valves and
cleanin' out the carbon. Went
through the usual dope, being care
full not to get anything else out of
kilter while j was doin' 1t. The next
day when he took the car out he had
the worst trouble he'd ever had with
it. For his benefit II did everythin'
from stallin' to buckin' with little
backfirin' thrown in for good
measure.
Cost him a few dollars for some
roadside help that didn't do more
than help relieve his pocketbook.
Made him mad clean through. Led
i'm to believe that ! had gotten
somethin' out of whack when l re-
moved the cylinder head. Naturally
when he came around to see me the
next day 1 got the blame for the
whole business.
Right off the bat he told me that
the other mechanics who had tried
to get him out of his predicament all
said that 1 musta monkeyed with
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Worth Remembering.

Vibration helps to chip off paint
and enamel Keep things tight and
not evidencing its period of vibra-
tion.
When squeak hunting with kero-
sene always add some engine oil to
the solution. Kerosene will remove
the dirt and rust, but there should
be something to ease the friction be-
tween the rubbing surfaces.
That humping noise that sounds
so much like q loose main bearing
when starting the engine is usually
the result of one cylinder failing to
cooperate due to fouling of a spark
plug with raw gas. If this happens
regularly you probably use the
choker too much in starting.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Mother fully realizes thnt ignor-
anee In bliss after she has learned to
drive the family bus and spends Sun
day riding with father at the wheel.
Seasoning VS.. Sense.

What is Seasoned" cylinder
block? Is there such Il thing as n
green" block?
So many runor mongers are pass
ine around the information that
certain engines are giving trouble
because the blocks are machined
while green" that this department
has made an investigation of the
subject for the many million motor
lists who are doubtless Interested.
Some statesmen. in reciting tales
about competitors i'll luck with
cylinder blocks, intimate, and some
times state definitely, that their firms
always season blocks by leaving
them out in the open subsequent TO
casting and prior TO boring and
machining The average motorist
has been puzzled because he knows
that the blocks on some cars have
not held up as they should nave,
while they are metallurgiSts enough
to suspect that seasoning is largely
a delusion.
What, then, causes blocks to go
wrong? What is il that cub sales
men and rumor peddlers are trying
to explain?
The engineering departments OF
several prominent car factories were
questioned, ana IN every inSNtdiiNS - =
explanation was the same. Ihe
Seasoning" process is merely one Of
heat treating, done in order to guard
gainst internal stress in the iron at
the time it is machined.
AS one engineer explains it. 'Ail
castings have internal or heat strains
which tend to warp or throw these
castings out of shape As they are
being machined or after they have
shortly been put into actual service.
An intermediate heat treatment Is
resorted to in order TO relieve such
strains.
This is partly accomplished 'by one
manufacturer through actually oper-
ating the engine at high speed before
| it is fully machined. 1t is set up
three times in all. In addition To
| heat treatment one of the finest cars
Ton the market undergoeS three
gentle boring operations before
grinding. Thus when you get a
green" cylinder block you merely
get one that is carelessly treated
during the machining processes.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
More Truth Than Gas.

You never can tell the size of a
parking space by looking at it.
Half of motordom is smiling be-
cause it succeeds in passing every
thing on the road The other half
smiles to think It has such good sense
as to let the fool half pass.
These compartments for the golf
equipment are excellent. Doubtless
many motorist will put a stick in
them.
Telegraph poles have stopped more
speeders than the police.
Once upon a time the motorists
passengers found it a problem to hold
on and keep in the car. Now a lot
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Plain Sense, Not Law.

Ii is customary to hear a super
conSCien tiouS driver comment upon
the careless act of some motorist with
the statement that there ought to be
a law against such foolhardiness. 1t
never occurs to such people that GER
tain laws are not needed because the
public is assumed to have sense
enough not to indulge in these parti-
cular acts anyway.
There is no written law to prevent
motorists from backing down en-
bankments provided they have per-
mission to trespass upon the property.
There is no law to compel a motorist
10 get out of the way of a runaway
motor truck. 1t motoriSt has a
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Three Touring Tips.

The space left in the touring trunk
when the grips are taken into the
hotel furnish a safe place for the
robes, road books and other mis-
cellaneous paraphernalta when max
ing a stop-off. Saves taking a lot
Of extra things into the hotel with
you and relieves your mind about
them when the car is on the street
or in the garage.
When retracing your steps over a
dirt road watch out for inverted
forks in the roads. These are the
forks which you pass without noting
as you go along in the first direc-
tion. On your way back 1t Is an
easy matter to get off into the wrong
road without realizing 1t.
Always ask the rates for meals be-
fore sitting down to dinner at an
unfamiliar road house or tea room.
They can charge you what they
please after you've put down din
ner unless you have made an agree
ment beforehand.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
The Sunday Motorist
An Abridged Magazine for Car Owners
EDITED BY WILLIAM ULLMAN.

something when I ground in the
valves. They tried to find out what
I'd done, he said. but just couldn' t
find the combination.
How'd they know i worked on
this engine?" | asked him.
"Why-er-I told 'em, of course"
he admitted.
Then that explains it, I shot
hack at i'm. You switched 'eln off
the track. If you hadn't told 'em
about it they'd have opened up the
timer and seen that the breaker
points are dirty. IL just happened
that this trouble followed the valve
grindin' but had nothing to do with
il. You forget that 1wo things can
happen to 4 car ~ the same time
without one havin' anythin to do
with the other"
Evening star., 1924-07-20
URGES ACTION TO BAR
SIGNS ON HIGHWAYS
Motor Company Official Stresses
Unsightliness of Billboards and
Danger as Well.

That some kind of action should be
taken by the various civic bodies to
curtail the DETACHMENT of the high
ways by large advertising signs is
the belief of w. r. Angel, vice presi-
dent Of the Continental Motors Cor
poration.
"These large signs not only mar
the scenic beauty of the highways
but really are a menace to automo-
bilists," said DIT. Angel. In many
cases accidents are directly traceable
to the fact that the drivers view
was obstructed by some large sign.
"On a recent motor trip to Atlantic
CITY from Philadelphia | was amazed
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Cutting Shimmy Short.

Shimmy, or wabbling, of the front
wheels does not usually last for more
than n few seconds at a time, but
the length of the annoyance can be
greatly shortened by pulling hard in
one direction or the other. Shimmy
ing is invariably due to play" or
looseness, in the steering assembly,
though there are other explanations
in many instances Definite steering
in one direction or another will serve
to take up this play temporarily and
thus bring the shimmy TO quicker
end
Evening star., 1924-07-20

mind to he is privileged to stop his
car so suddenly and so carelessly on
4 wet pavement as to cause his car
to skid a dozen ways and perhaps
end in a crash. In short, there are
no laws against many very danger
Gus things that motorists could do IL
they were so foolish as to try them.
Common sense is believed to be bet
ter guide than law in such instances
Evening star., 1924-07-20
AVOID CURTAIN MARKS.

When the rain curtains are being
used regularly for any length of time
be sure to dust the body occasionally
where they overlap it, otherwise the
curtains will leave marks on the
doors and other parts where they
touch.
Don't be misleaed on the prices or
paint jobs in off seasons. AS a rule.
the quality of paint job is in direct
proportion to the cost, but in slack
seasons good painters will oft times
do the work at prices which may be
mistaken for cheap work
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Did You Know

That newspaper makes the best
protection for the celluioid lights OF
rain curtains when they are rolled
up?
That a smoother start can be had
with less possibility of stallins if
the engine is accelerated moment
before the clutch is engaged? The
momentum os the fywheel helps
smooth the start.
Copyright 1y24)
Evening star., 1924-07-20
BE READY TO PASS.

If you get too close behind the ca r
in front you may be there as long as
the other car is stalled. Figure on
leaving enough room To swing around
to one side if the car ahead has diff
ticulty in starting.
Evening star., 1924-07-20

We all know that the reckless
driver must go. But the reckless
driver thinks lie can go forever with
out having his auto brakes tested
Evening star., 1924-07-20

of them look at the plate glass and
secure doors and wonder how they
are going to get out.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
The NeqU 4>D00r Br0Mgham

then see the big New Paige pull
quietly ahead when you touch the
accelerator. Paige is a perfected
six. That means perfect balance,
snoothness, simplicity. More CYL
inders would only reduce its eff
ciency-add useless parts.
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Great Performance

There's q new thrill waiting for
YOU. Just drive the New Paige and
the marvellous performance of the
big 20 h. Pal &c motor will tell
you what a real Joy ample power
can be! Throttle down to 2 miles
an hour in high when traffic thickens
Evening star., 1924-07-20
Easy to Drive

Easy to drive? None easier than
the New Paige! The gentle Paige
clutch torbids jerking or stalling.
And ball-bearing steering spindles
give hnger-touch guidance!
Paige riding comfort will open
new routes for you-roads you
stunned before. For the big New
Paige-with 131 Inch whe elbase,
rear springs more than S feet long,
snubbers-laughs at bumps.
This New Paige Brougham looks
the thoroughbred, too. The rich
maroon finish of the body contrasts
Evening star., 1924-07-20

THINKl Last year the 4-door
L enclosed Paige sold for S3235.
Here's the New Paige Broueham
smarter in appearance, bettered
in performance-for only $2175!
Now think what this means:
You can get an enclosed Paige
today for the price of an ordinary,
smaller enclosed carl You may now
enjoy fine big car performance,
comfort, appearance for $1,000 less
than it used to cost! Yes-S10W
less than it costs today in any other
car!
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
City Items

: Columbia Records, &1,oo. c. L, Pierce Co.-a1yt.
 Jonathan Wood Of cf Cliff street has entered the Hartford hospital for treatment.
 Big hit. Its a Man Every Time, It's Man" Vocal, Columbia record. John A. Andrews & Co.-adyt.
 Mir. and Mrs. James NJ. Hallinan and family have returned from Flor ida where they spent the winter.
 Smart Spring Millinery, French Hat Shoppe, S7 W. Main St, Prof. Bldg. -advt.
 Thomas W. Hinchliffe Of Ellis street has recovered from illness of few days.
 "Lovey Came Back" special fox trot. John A. Andrews X Co.-advt. Let John A. Andrews do your washing with Maytag
 A daughter has been born 10 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Lynch of Dwight street.
 Join Morans' Easter Music Club.-- ad,t.
 A son was born al the New Britain General hOSpltdi yesterday to MT anu Mrs. Robert Wheeler of 45 Chapman street,
 Home cooked lunches at Crowelrs.
 -sdvt Twin daughters were born yester- day at the New Britain General hos pital to Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Vel ton of q Arch street.
 New Brunswick records every week at John A. Andrews & co.-advt.
 A meeting of the school accommo- dations committee of the school board will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock to plan for carrying out the building program for which the city meeting board has appropriated s570.Q 900.
 Protest meeting-Against Naccina- ton, Lyceum Theater, Sunday after noon, April i3. Admission free. Everybody we!come.-advt.
 The will Of the late Charles F.. Rowley was filed yesterday afternoon in probate court. It provides that the entire estate go to the widow Of the testator.
 Polish your furniture with our pol ish. C. l.. Pierce X Co.--AdNt.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
RADIO CORP. FILES
 GENERAL DENIALS
DisClaims Unfair Competition in
 Wireless Field

Washington. April lt-The Radio Corporation Of America today filed with the Federal Trade commission a general denial Of charges Of unfair methods in competition. made against il in q complaint by the commission, and asked permission to produce orig .nal agreements with other concerns before making definite answer to spe- ciiic charges against {. More impor- tant agreements complained Of, the statement said. Were made under su- corporation, it contended, was creat- ed to perform a patriotic service in developing radio transmission.
 The complaint named the General Electric company, American Tee- phone and Telegraph cofnpany, West inghouse Electric and Manufacturing company, Western Electric company. pany, United Fruit company, Wire less Speciality Apparatus company and the Radio Corporation Of Amer ica. It charged them with having ob- tained patent rights 10 all devices used in radio, and with pooling and assigning them to the various com psnies named until now the Radio Corporation Of America has the eX- elusive right to market all radio pro- duets Of the other concerns named.
 The trans-oceanic radio communi- cation. the complaint said, has been monopolized in this country by the Radio Corporation Of Ameroca through agreements with other radio concerns, and it added that the com uate monopoly Of various means Of radio communication and broadcast ing beyond the time covered by exist ing patents now owned by them, CT under which they are licensed.