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Evening star., 1924-07-13
These TrustY Steeds.

Have you noticed that you ex-
perieuce no fear when driving in
heavy congestion? Has it occurred to
est hills nowadays you have full con-
fidence in the car and know that you
will reach the bottom in safety? Is
there any hill that your car will not
climb? Arc there many hills your
car will not climb in high gear? Are
you alarmed when another machine
suddenly makes its appearance at a
street intersection?
Automobiles are becoming trusty
steeds in every way. They are not
merely reliable, but being reliable
they are safe. What is more, they
are going to be even safer.
Rumor has 1t that one or the 1925
models will show a steel top for oper
cars. 1t is known. at least, that this
safety feature is being experimental
with. -shatterable glass for clos
ed cars should soon be reality. To
eliminate the drivers indecision and
slow response to danger it is believed
by some that the air brakes planned
for some new cars may soon be semi
operated from the accelerator, SO that
when the driver lets off the gas
quickly the brakes will commence
functioning.
When low pressure tires came into
vogue the dangerous blowout went
out Of style. With this danger off
the list the motorist can now roll
along the highway confident in the
fact that IL a tire gives out there
will be no upset.
One car already announced for 1925
carries three anti-skid devices, any
one of which would be adequate in
itself if properly used. 1t is known
that in experimental tests with one
new line of cars considered for 1925
introduction a machine can be thrown
into reverse at fifteen miles an hour
without subsequent assistance from
the repairerS.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
The Sunday Motorist
. An Abridged Magazine for Car Owners
EDITED BY WILLIAM ULLMAN.
OF the worst trouble have to remedy
I find on cars that get the most care
but the wrong kind.

Of the worst trouble have to remedy
I find on cars that get the most care
but the wrong kind.
There's jennings car over there.
About once a week / used to see MIN
lookin' over the wheel hubs to make
sure they were tight, but what did IT
amount to? He could have lost all
four caps and nothing would have
happened. But not lookin' inside the
caps, however, he neglected the nuts
that hold the wheels to their axles
and the cotter pins that hold the nuts.
The cars in here because wheel
came off.
A lot OF car owners don't seem to
know what are the important things
to attend to and spend most of their
time on fussin' with things that don't
count. You can spend a lot OF energy
polishin' the tops of spark plugs and
yet never do anything to prevent plug
trouble.
One chap around here thinks he's
doin' a lot by squirtin' engine oil
over the valve spring of his L-head
motor, but so far as I can see he's
just lubricatin' somethin' that gets
oiled enough. The valve stems are
only way to get at them is to re-
move the spark plugs and squirt a
little oil and kerosene under the
valve heads while some ones slowly
crankin' over the engine.
1 never like to see q chap neglect
his car. but III tell y right now that
I'd rather see i'm neglect the car than
give it a lot OF useless care. When a
motorist works on a car and gets no
results he soon starts neglectin' the
car with a vengeance
Evening star., 1924-07-13
INCREASE OF AUTO
CAMPSlTES SHOWN
A. A. A. Officially Reports Nearly
1000 in U. S. Fully Equipped
for Comfort.

Some idea Of the extent and growth
of automobile camping in the
United States was revealed here
yesterday when the 1924-1925 Official
Camping and Campsite Manual came
off the press and was put into distri-
button by the national headqua rters
of the American Automobile Associa-
ton.
The new manual lists close to 1000
campsites, many of which are
equipped with every facility for the
motor tourists comfort and conven-
ience. California tops the list in the
number of camps for a single state,
while Wisconsin. Michigan. Illinois
and Iowa run a close race for second
place.
According to the touring and trans
Automobile Association, the develop
ment of the publicly owned motor
campsite has opened an entirely new
chapter in the history of modern
motoring and the results of the new
touring will be to decentralize tourist
business and recreational activity.
Typical Small Town.
The board, for example, points to
the situation in the small town as
typical of this trend. There are
thousands of small towns which could
not possibly support a first class
hotel and maintain 1t as paying in
vestment, but which are nevertheless
able to provide suitable camping
grounds and thus make a strong bid
for their share of the tourist patron
| age which formerly escaped them al
together it is contended.
Much has been learned about mo-
tor camping within the last few sea-
sons and this information has been
carefully compiled by the American
Automobile Association for incor-
poration in the official manual thai
is now going to the association
affiliated motor clubs throughout the
country With approximately mil
lion more motorists on the roads this
year the public camS has become d
necessity, and it has become equally
necessary for the tourist to be posted
on the location and equipment ol
campsites along routes he plans To
travel.
InfOrmat ton in Manual.
BY reason of the arrangement OF
camp lists according TO Earious tfans
continental routes and intersectlonal
highways the American Automopile
Association Manual clearly shows tne
tourist the number, petition and cail
Der of the public campsites whlcr
he will encounter en- rounte.
a point that is at once apharen'
from a reading of the new manual Is
the increase in the number OF pupilt
camps over eastern routes, uie
the west is still far in the Lead IN
motor camping a noticeable trend 70
ward more and pettef camps III Iiie
east is evident.
The new manual will be distributed
70 local motorists from the local
American Automobile Association
headquarters. 110S 10th street
Evening star., 1924-07-13
AUTO HELD USELESS
In BULL FIGHT ARENA
Incident Given, However, When
Marmon Car Substituted for
Tearin, Buckin' Broncho.

In these days of high powered mo-
tor cars, traffic laws, parking ordi-
nanceS, no-accident weeks, speed
campaigns and other fads and fan
cies of the work aday world it is sell
dom that a motorist, in the farther
most reaches of his fancy. dares
think of using his automobile as a
rarin', tearin'. buckin' bronco, fit for
use in capturing and killing wild
bull of the pampaS-a real bull, not
Ffrpo. An automobile, somehow or
another, can't rise on its hind tires
and threaten to turn a back f1ip-fiop,
or turn quickly and race in the op-
posite direction when danger threat
ems In this the horse Still is Su-
preme.
Isolated Case Cited.
However, a Marmon automobile,
used as q police emergency mach1ne
by the indianapolis police depart
ment emulated Bill Hart's dashing
horse the other day, and, like IL buck
ing broncho. went on hunt for
wild bull. The bull-black. ferocious
and mad with the heat-broke from
it's pen in the southern part of In
dianapolis, and, enjoying it's freedom
to the utmost, made its way to the
crowded downtown streets. One
frightened woman called for the po-
lice, and, in lieu of a horse, the ma
chine, loaded with police, riot guns
and reporters, was sent to shoot
the bull"
Now, while this car is not a glaring
red, it is a maroon color and even
maroon color on a hot day is suff1-
cient to infuriate bull So when
the bull saw the automobile it
charged but a quick twist of the
wheel sent ii spinning to the side
Bull Makes Retreat.
Then the bull started it's retreat
dignified as only bull can be dig
nified, running down the sidewalk
sending MONDAY shoppers, bobbed
haired fiappers. stenos, clerks, and all
the rest scurring to safety. From
the sidewalk the bull repaired to the
middle of the street. The car, still
in it's wild west role of the bucking
broncho, started in pursuit The ma
chine was driven to the side of the
bull and the police stood on the
running board. firing at the animal
as they rode along.
Eventually the animal peppered
with bullets, fell over dead and the
danger was over. Unharmed, the po-
lice turned the car toward more
peaceful pursuits, and rode back to
police headquarters.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
SUMMER TOURING PLANS.
Willys-Overland Distributors Be
port Long-Distance Popular.

Reports from Willys-Overland dis
tributors in all parts of the country
are that, according to early indica-
tions, long distance touring will Dc
the vogue during 1924. They state
that the movement is already under
way, despite the retarded spring III
some sections, with prospects OF
greatly increased momentum as the
season advances and road conditions
As is to be expected. the first early
spring migration is witnessed in the
south and extreme west from re
cots California is already seeing un-
usually heavy tourist traffic, both ex-
tending northward as well as east,
ward into the trails and natlona
narks Of New Mexico. Arizona, Ne
vada- Utah and California
Evening star., 1924-07-13
CAUTION is ENJOINED.
Changes in Clutch Adjustment Re
earded Ticklish Job.

After the dutch has been adjusted
(even IL there has been merely an ad-
justment Of the pedal position) shift
ing into second from high should be
done with great caution. A driver
that has his shifting down pat" is
very likely to slam the gears into
second-or try to-without taking in
to consideration the fact that the
change in the clutch adjustment may
neoessitate his learning al over again
the best position for shifting.
What would you do If you wanted
to get out Of the car in hurry and
couldn't? 1t sometimes happens
Door locks receive a lot OF wear and
no attention. When they break in
side 1t is necessary to pry open the
door, q job that is not exactly pleas
ing in an emergency. There is safety
in door locks that are fabricated
and kept in condition.
When trying to get out of the way
OF automobile fire apparatus it Is we'll
to avoid parking near a corner. Most
apparatus accidents occur in max ing
turns, the Straightaway being much
more conductive to safety.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Coming Traffic Control?

With the announcement of the dis
covery Of "diabolical rays" that will
stop aeroplanes or automobiles at q
distance of three miles one is per-
haps justified in picturing the traffic
tower control system of the near fu-
ture. One touch OF the button and
the commanding officer brings every
n otor vehicle to a stop. 1t is a cue
f1r vehicles to move in q croSSwise
d rection when the ray is stopped
An end to whistles. waving hands
and lights An end to crime via auto
Copyright, 1924
Evening star., 1924-07-13
new SIGNALS TRIED.
Maryland Has Self illuminating
Type on Roads.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, July 21.-Experiments
with new types of highway danger
signals are being conducted by the
state roads commission.
The new signals are OF the self
Illuminating type, and are especially
effective in attracting attention of
motorists. One Of the new signals
is in use on the Frederick road at a
danger point on the long hill east Of
Ellicott City.
Six self-illuminating units arranged
in a circle form the basis of the sig
nal, rejecting a changing light as
headlight rays strike the units. Due
to the high cost, the commission is
experimenting with signals Of three
instead of six units.
The new type signal ranks next to
the expensive flash signals in eff
cheney, according to John n. Mack all,
chairman of the commission.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
MOMENTUM COUNTS ON HILL

When do you start giving the en-
gine gas in climbing a steep bill? A
lot of drivers wait until the car has
started the ascent before opening the
throttle, others open the throttle with
the spark half retarded just before
starting upward. advancing the spark
as the speed increases. The best way
is to rush the hill. Momentum
counts.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
MIRROR AIDS LIGHTING.

miniature mirror attached to the
rim of a headlight and bent over so
as TO catch some of the rays from the
llSht proved to be car owners
novel stunt for lighting his motor
meter at night. The small mirror re-
fected the light just where 1t was
needed. thus saving lot Of wiring
and the necessity Of burning Another
light. The light it took from the
headlight was negligible. Rather
economical and ingenious what?
Evening star., 1924-07-13
THREE HELPFUL HINTS.
Crankcase should Be Flushed With
Oil. Not Kerosene.

ALWAYS flush out the crankcase
when changing oil with q quart Il ,t..1d OF
n,ora Of the start, but saves repair
biils IiTt because as it obviates the possi-
bility of Oil dilution. -
IT'S better to put the car away In
tho garage at night in such a posi-
ton @ that it backs out the driveway
in the morning rathe, ., than an1,ne heado as
drive the car in reverse, as this is the
lowest gear ratio. And the engine
needs all the help you can give 1t
Re- careful not to lose the gaskets
from the spark plugs when you are
cleaning them. These are likely to
drop into the pan under the engine
when the plugs are carelessly re-
moved, which means that the plug
viii leak oil when replaced. unless
the owner happens to nave spare
gaskets on hand.
~. roo.t toura tho lap robe iS the
Evening star., 1924-07-13

processes have been refined and i'm
proved to such an extent that the car
of today is much less costly to build
than that Of 1918. Also, increased
production has put leading car manu-
facturers in a position to buy mate
rails and parts much more cheaply
than was possible a few years ago.
'All these things are in favor Of
the car buyer. He not only gets con-
siderab1y more for his money than he
did ten years ago, but it is safe to
say that this value will continue to
increase in the future"
Evening star., 1924-07-13
METHOD OFFERED
/. TO GET GOOD CAR
Automotive Trade Associa-
ton Outlines Progressive
Plan to Obtain Model.

Something new in car buying and
car ownership has just come to light
in the Districts automobile row, ac-
cording to a bulletin just issued by
the used car committee of the Wash
ington Automotive Trade Association.
The committee reports that pro-
gressive yet conservative motorists
are stepping up the ladder in car
ownership by skillfully using the
used-car market to enable them to
own Il better car each year. The ac-
tual operation of the plan is de-
Scribed as follows:
Instead of endeavoring to buy a
car that is beyond his present means
the motorist trades in his old car for
a good used car of a better make
He drives this car six months or a
year, and when he is in a better
financial position he again makes a
change, trading in a still better used
car. Within two or three years he
is driving a car in the $4,000 class
without in any way straining his
pocketbook
Reach Aim by Easy Stages.
A variation of the plan enables the
motoriSt to reach the latest model OF
his favorite car by easy stages, driv-
ing better used car each year or
each SiXmonth period.
Speaking OF a typical instance the
bulletin of the W. a. t. A. used car
committee reads:
A motorist who had driven GER
tain ear for seven years found that
having enjoyed 80 per cent Of its
transportat he could not trade ii
in for more than $500. The new
model was selling for over $4,000
and he did not happen to be in a
position to carry the difference as a
monthly charge. Being in need of a
newer car, and knowing definitely
what car he was aiming for eventu-
in his old car for Il good used car OF
same make, only of d later model
This cost him $500, an expenditure
which he was in a position to make
at the particular time. Several
months later he found an opportunity
to purchase a 1922 model OF his fav
orite make at Il cost of $500 and his
old car. \ month ago he purchased
the 1924 model, having arrived at ii
by easy stages.
Offer Gradual Climb.
Many motorists apparently do not
realize that it is not necessary to &C
along with their old cars until they
feel in position to jump into a new
proposition. The used car market Of
fers an excellent opportunity to ster
Up the ladder gradually, enjoying the
advantages of better transportation
and gradually increasing ones actual
marketable investment in cars.
THE plan is greatly facilitated by
reason of the Standardization of many
makes of cars and fat rate charges
for repair work. BY going to the
dealer for the car the motorist is
interested in, it is possible to buy
used cars with guarantees. And if
the motorist will explain that his
ultimate aim is TO have one of the
latest models the progressive dealer
will usually make every effort to Of
fer him used cars that will strength
en- his faith in the reliability of the
particular make"
Evening star., 1924-07-13
STATE ROADS UNDER WAY.
Maryland Matches Federal Fund,
4635,o45 for Construction.

AAo1 yAou0 m6IC0SS 4cOcIH1 E uAO,
1856, ,o45, for Construction.
BALTIMORE, July 21.-Maryland's
share, $635,s45, Of the federal aid
money Appropriated by the last Con-
gress has been matched with sim
liar amount appropriated by the state
legislature, and the two sums now
are being used to build forty miles
more Of state roads, according to
John N. Mackall, state roads COM
missioner
Since 1914 Maryland has received
federal funds for roads in the amount
of approximately $4.8oe, 900, including
the appropriation Just made available.
Contracts have been awarded road
builders and many OF the roads
which will be built through federal
aid are well under way, it was re-
ported.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
The Old Mechanic SAYS:

In my work of revivin' strugglin'
cars I've discovered that a lot OF
owners cant seem to draw the line
between the sort of car care that
counts and the sort that don't. Some
Evening star., 1924-07-13

1t is peculiar, but true, that the
motorist who is a careless driver is
also careless about his brakes and
everything else. He is reponsible for
the passage of so many laws that
annoy careful motorists
Evening star., 1924-07-13

There comes a time in the life Of
everybody when the difference be-
tween earth and heaven is only the
thickness of brake lining.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

II George Warrington h2d owned
an automobile. just think Of the ad-
ditiOnal towns and hotels to which he
could have given historic value.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

On most tours tho lap robe is the
luggage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-03

ITO be a Doheny is to be used to trouble
1t has been that way for generations My grand
father Michael Doheny embroiled in the Irish
luton of 49, My father Patrick Doheny became political
refugee.
And find myself facing trouble Of another kind.
But shall get out of just as honoraby as did they
My dad only Is when he forced to flee He went
to Canada and became seal fisher in Bafns bay 1t
arduous work, but my father stuck to 1t for 10 years
After his marriage St Johns school teacher he went
to Wisconsin.
He lost an eye suffered other injuries and had to settle
down to peaceful gardening.
| was born in 1856 at Fond du Lac, sawmill town in
those days There children in the family, but
there is only one left now.
When heard that my brother, year and half my
senior was to go to school, wanted to CO. too At first
there was objections but then my father said could
learn to talk there-if nothing eseand at any rate,
would be out Of the way at home
So they let CO. atho only three years and four
months old
"Red Squirrel" the teacher called me, for was little
shaver with sorre top and kept hopping around most of
the time.
The teachers said POLITICALLY inclined, had good
memory was good at mathematics but poor at chemistry
aItho knowledge of the last became of the greatest i'm
portance in my later work.
After school hours always found something to do. My
dad to that.
got Job in sawmi during the summer vacation when
I was 49, My special work running knotsaw, for
which service got 65 cents dayand scar on my right
Turn Page 0, Column -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-03
BANN|CK TO BE
SHIFTED
Report Has It That He Is
Slated for Ballard

One of the most important changes
which will be made in the police de
partment in the next few days, ac-
cording to city hall and police sta.
ton information. will be the shift
ing of Capt. C. G.. Bannick from his
command at Densmore precinct to
Ballard precinct and the transfer of
Capt. Il. l., Hedges from headquar.
ters to the command of Densmore
precinct,
This report, altho denied by Mayor
Brown. was not refuted b$ Police
Chief w, b, Severyns on Thursday.
II is understood that Mayor Brown
is much In favor OF the transfer.
Chief Severyns refused TO comment
on the report other than to say no
would make no announcement OF any
changes Mt this time.
Severyns also declared that stories
that he would either be forced to quit
or resign were false and without any
foundation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-03
[ A FOLLETTE'S
VOTES CROW

MILWAUKEE. Wis. April a.
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette today
Increased his lead over President
Coolidge in the Wisconsin primary
more than $4,000 in the returns from
i,192 OF the 2.574 precincts.
The count for each slate OF dele.
gates stood:
La Toilette, 15o.1os; Coolidge,
60, 9s3.
In the democratic returns Gov. Al
Smith had lead of approximately
10000 over William Gibbs McAdoo
in the count from OIL precincts. The
count.
Smith, as. 34i; McAdoo. 24,932.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-03
SWEEPING RULE
ON EPIDEMIC
Hart Signs Prevention Act
Against Animal Ailment
FRUITS ARE BARRED!
Hoof and Mouth Disease is
Feared Thru Shipping

One Of the most stringent ship
ping quarantine measures ever at
tempted in Washington went into
effect Thursday with the signing
Of Quarantine No. 40 by Gov. Louis
+. Hart, n state department OF
agriculture measure. aimed 10 pre-
vent possible infection from the
California hoof and mouth disease.
II now includes all fruits and vege-
tables and all products in which
dairy products are used. as well M
livestock and poultry straw and
hay. animal products, hides, hair
and fertilizer, covered In Qunran-
tino Measure No. 80, which 1t
supersedcs.
The Seattle MIX shippers nsso-
citation Thursday urged all Of its
members TO do everything possible
TO cooperate with the state depart
ment OF health in Its efforts to
preyent the spread OF the foot and
mouth disease 10 Washington.
MIX shippers are asked not to
hire any mixers or farm hands un-
less they have absolute proof that
they did not come from tho infect
cd areas in California, and not to
allow any strangers on their prem
Uses.
Extra caution must be taken In
hiring help at this time of the
year, II is said, as many of the
farm hands are migrating North.
MAY EXTEND EMBARGO
TO PHILIPPINES
As an added precautlon. DR.. l.. C.
Pelton. state veterinarian, announced
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-03
WOMAN DRAGGED
UNDER AUTO

Mrs, Martha Hautsch, AZ. OF 4s17
Sixth ave. n. W., was in the city hes.
pital on Thursday recovering from
internal injuries received when she
was dragged 20 feet by an automo.
bile driven by e. R, Newell. 81, of
1929 n. 4sth St. at Third and Pine
Newell took the woman to the city
hospital and after making his report
was charged with reckless driving,
The accident occurred as the woman
started across the street. Newell's
auto turned the corner and hit her.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-03
Stubborn Flames Sweep
Ballard Shingle Kiln!
Intense Heat Forces Fire Fighters to
Wear Face Masks in Battle

Flames, which blazed stubbornly
in the faces of four companies OF
firemen. swept tho huge dry kiln
one OF the largest in the Northwest
of the sobey shingle mill. at 2sth
ave, N. w, and Shiishole ave,
Thursday morning. The fire, orig.
mating among the $50. 900 shingles
stored on the place. threatened for
time to destroy the entire plant,
valued at about 500. 600
Fire fighters from three engine
companies and one truck company.
who arrived on the scene soon after
the first flames were discovered by
George Hale. night Waterman. were
forced TO mask their facts from the
intense heat and suffocating smoke