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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
The Old Mechanic Saws:

thousands Of people driving cars who
have been led to believe that auto
mobile repair work can be reduced
to matter Of dollars and minutes.
Naturally they kick when the car is
not turned out in the regulation time
and if they are asked to pay a few
dollars more. I don't fancy this sort
of thing. beca use rather than he criti-
cized lot of repairers are doing poor
work just to keep within the fat
rate limits.
1t would be convenient if automo-
blles came apart and went together
by magic. but they don't. Not even
skill and good tools get around some
OF the snags. Sometimes parts have
to he broken in order to he removed,
or we have to use a torch.
Then there are the human mis-
takes everybody makes. The car
owner brings his car to my shop to
have me undo one of his mistakes
and then he blalmes me because
have to 60 back over my steps now
and again to catch an error
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29


Injuries to observation-disclosures
speaking, pedestrians and automobile
drivers have equal rights in the use
of public highways. Each must use
the highway with regard to the rights
of the other and exercise reasonable
care to avoid accidents. The motorist
is bound to exercise special care in dull
or rainy weather. He has no right to
compel pedestrian to yield tho right
of way"
Injuries to Children" Particular
care Is required of an automobile
driver for safety of children. Tho
caution required of the driver varies
with the capacity of the person in
danger to care for himself. In some
Jurisdictions it is held that a child
under years of age is incapable of
contributOry negligence. 1t is to be
remembered that a child exercises rea-
sonable care when he behaves as u
child of his age. experience and Of
normal intelligence ordinarily would"
Injuries to Persons Employed i'm the
StreetS.-"A person whose duties re-
Quire him to work in the street has
different rights with respect to traffi',
than pedestrians. Drivers of automo-
bileS are bound to take notice of labor
eFS III the streets anu 10 exercise Spe-
cial care not to injure them. A worker
in the street is not negligent if so oC-
cupied with his work that he does not
watch for approaching vehicles"
Railroad TrainS.-"When approach
ing railroad crossing it is important
for the motorist to ascertain whether
a train is coming. 1t has been held
to be negligence per Sc to try to beat
a train over a crossing. The tendency
of the law is TO exact greater care of
those crossing railroad tracks. since
the consequences OF a. collision be
tween a train and an automobile are
apt TO be serious because of the great
danger not only TO the occupants of
the automobile. but also to the pas
SengerS on the train"
Frightening HOrseS.-'It Is the
duty of an automobile driver when he
observes the frightened attitude Of an
approaching horse to check his speed
and otherwise take reasonable precau-
lions to prevent the horse from get
ting beyond control of the driver"
Boarding or Leaving Street Cars
"A motOrist approaching a street car
which has stopped at usual place to
take on or discharge passengers Is re-
qured to be especially careful for the
safety of persons boarding or leaving
the car. Under such conditions the
law imposes q higher degree of care
Continued on Seventh PageD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
By the Associated Press.

Dy tne RSsoCidtcu
Times relentless hand has left only
the broken, rust-eaten frame Of the
first gasoline-driven vehicle. which
now lies In the basement Of an Indian
apolis business house.
The old machines builder, Charles
Fl. Black, an. indianapolis black
smith and carriage-maker, lost the
honor that went to another Hoosier,
Elwood Haynes. because his appli-
cation for patents on his engine
were denied. Black sought patent
ma ers IN 1891, two weeks after
the Otto Gas Engine Company OF
Mannheim. Germany. filed for Ameri-
can protection of a gas engine.
Black was offered patents on MS
differential gear and floating rear
axle. but. disguised, he refused them.
He lived to see both become universal
equipment.
Black began operating forge and
wagon plant in Indianapolis in 1863.
Late in the sos he became interested
in gasoline engine propulsion of We
hicles. He eventually perfected an
engine which he attached to a type of
carriage, known a a runabout. He
drove it more than 20 years Several
years it was stored in the business
house basement by an owner who
never reclaimed it. Black first used
a kerosene torch in his ignition syS-
tenn, but later procured a cumbersome
storage battery. His first spark coil
was imported from Germany. 1T
weighed 16 pounds.
Two years after Blacks failure Ell
wood Haynes Of Kokomo. an oil opera
tor, who had perfected an automobile
in the wagon works Of Elmer Apper-
son. secured patents on his machine.
It is today in the Smithsonian 1nsti'
tuition. tabled. First gasoline automo-
bile
Indiana became the cradle of the
automobile industry through the &C.
tivities of Haynes and Apperson. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
Autoists Warned of Day When Unsafe Car
Will Be Banished as Menace i'm Traffic

of the day are for cars that repre-
sent the ultimate in fleetness and
fieXibility as well as rugged relia.
bility.
This means. primarily. that own
ers should start at the time Of pur-
chase to keep their cars in proper
condition. something that has been
agitated for several years. 1t is not
a difficult task, nor is 1t as expensive
as it seems at first glance. The
initial outlay for service of the
monthly or weekly kind may seem
heavy, but when one considers the
advantage of smooth and safe as
well as economical operation. the
actual expenditure is relatively small.
THE growing difficulty Of handling
even a perfectly running machine in
some traffic situations makes it i'm
perative that no driver venture into
the automobile whirlpool with a car
that shows the slightest tendency
toward erratic operation. either in
picking up fast or in coming to a
rapid and safe stop"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29

One of the most strikin' points
about repairin Is the big difference
in time and effort required to do the
same kind Of job to different cars
These cars do not have to be of diff.
recent makes, either.
It's such an important feature Of
repair work that some Of the manu-
facturers take it into consideration
in the flat-rate systems. They quote
a definite price for a Job, but reserve
the right to charge for extra time
consumed in overcomin' unexpected
difficulties.
I've spent half a day removin'
just one universal joint that or
dinarily l could take out in an hours
time. I've worked on one valve tap
pet for two hours without getting it
right. 1 had one set of breaker points
that needed a days work before they
would operate right. Only those mo-
florists who have had experience
around cars themselves can appre-
ciate this.
Just now there are hundreds of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29

Automobiles in such mechanical
condition that their operation consti-
tutes a definite hazard to human life
face banishment from the highway
in the not distant future, in the
opinion of observers of traffic condi-
tons.
Society has been active in remov.
ing from the common thoroughfare
those humans who are regarded as a
menace. and it most likely will do
the same thing to the rundown auto
mobile when 1t becomes fully cogni-
Zant of the fact that an enormous
proportion of accidents are caused by
cars in such condition that even the
most expert Of drivers cannot handle
them"
This view is voiced by Oscar
Coolican, local Packard dealer, who
adds:
"The ever-increasing completely of
the traffic situation makes it impera
tive that owners keep their cars in
the best of condition. The demands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
Three Touring Tips.

Beware the long. steep hill that
follows a steep hill. If you are taking
them downgrade. The first hill heats
I'D the brakes. the second one serv-
ing to burn the Innings. Such dual
hill causes 50 per cent of the drivers
to have brake trouble in certain
locality. An excellent rule to follow
when touring is to drop into second
gear when descending the second sec
ton Of such a steep decline. if one has
been so improvident as to rely upon
the brakes alone on the first part OF
the decline.
For long distance touring keep "A list
Of gastaX rates in the tour book, so
that it will be possible to take ad-
vantage of the lower tax, or no tax.
whenever possible. Often, just before
crossing a S4ate line. 20 or 30 cents
can be saved on a purchase Of 10 gal
ions because of the tax differentlal.
If there Is possibility that the
garage will disregard a request not TO
put the car on the washstand until
the hood and radiator have cooled or
why not save the order for wash
until later in the evening, phoning 1t
from the hotel?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
MAKERS DISCARD SPEED
AS CAR ADVERTISING IDEA
SWELL, What of It?'' Attitude of Law.
Curbed Public Causes Reversal to
Emphasis on Other Qualities.


Have the makers of the automobiles that only few weeks
ago advertised capable making from rs 80 miles
hour finally concluded that the prospective buyers reaction to
this claim is, WELL what of it,"
There plenty Of evidence that speed the point to be
stressed in national automobile advertising is gradually joining
the hoop skirt longer appealing the popular taste Look
through the artistic advertisements that make the automobile
of the alurng products of the period finds few
manufacturers paving for space which tell the world
his is the Easiest stock in America
What responsible for this change? The eyn replies me.
dey the public that bought advertised capable Of
binding speed gradually getting wise to the fact that of
them doing miles hour the peedometer could be passed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
LIABILITY OF CAR DRIVERS
FOR INJURIES OUTLINED
Pedestrians Have Equal Rights, Special
Care Needed for Children, Guests
Protected, Law Survey Reminds.

The motorist who knocks down sweeper is
off than the who hits ordinary pedestrian
The OF the family must rule for what
the family does with it family errands.
In oanng automobile incompetent driver the
the reckoning for what the incompetent does
These and other important matters relative automovC
brought by the Chamber of Commerce tho
United States comprehensive bulletin issued by the insurance
department. This into the theory at liability and
contributory negligence which differs
the various Satesand shows very clearly the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
First U. S. Auto, Never Patented, Rusting
In Cellar of indianapolis Building

now only Michigan and Wisconsin
produce more cars than the HOosier
State. However. few of the early
we'll known Indiana made cars now
are in the market. The Cole. National
and Pathfinder no longer are made.
The Premier factory makes only cabs.
The Monroe, Lafayette and Maxwell.
all Indiana.made cars, aren't manu-
featured now. In the place of these
pioneers here big plants in the
Hoosier State are making cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
0ne-Arm Driving Passing.

An encouraging feature of the
Washington motoring situation is
found in what seems to be notice
able decrease in the amount of one
arm driving. 1t seems to be a fact
that the hundreds Of traffic regula-
tons are taking all of the drivers
attention, and there is less oppor-
tunity than before to indulge in a
driving practice which has resulted
in scores Of accidents No accurate
count has been made, it will he under,
stood. but a casual survey indicates
that here is at least one motoring evil
going overheard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
Alsace Produces 5,OOOPound Motor Car
With Engine Developing 800 Horsepower

The straight eight-cylinder engine
weighs 40 pounds, of which the cyl
inders. cast en- bloc, weigh 237 pounds,
the crankshaft 2o0 pounds and the
remaining power-plant parts 313
pounds.
Each cylinder has three valves in
stead Of the conventional two. The
wheelbase is approximately SO inches
longer than the larger American cars.
Two separate synchronized ignition
systems are provided, magnetic and
a battery. with separate coil for
each cylinder.
The machine is made for seven pas
Sengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29

Has Europe produced the most
luxurious car in the world? That. at
least, is the claim advanced by a
Molsheim, Alsace, automobile factory
that has just turned out a machine
equipped with 30O-horsepower motor.
with a total weight Of only slightly
more than 5000 pounds. The ma
chine is said to be the lightest per
horsepower ever made. 1t is capable
of a speed Of more than 90 miles an
hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
New Car Oil Care.

After driving new automobile
about 1000 miles all the oil should he
drained out of the engine and then re-
filed with fresh lubricant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
Life Valued at $4,000.

Computing the average value of a
human life at $4,000, the usual COM
pensation for death, accidents in the
United States last year cost the Nation
$3.50 O0O OOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29

Motorists and pedestrians should CO.
operate to make the National Capital
the safest community In the United
States
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18

Hereafter instead of soda take a
little Phillips Milk of Magnesia"
in water any time for Indigestion or
sour. acid. gassy stomach, and relief
will come instantly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18
NOTED Ed Or
DIES IN \. Y
~ international Nan. s.ry,e.

BY international News Service
NEW YORK, Feb. walter
NJ. Oestreicher, So. managing editor
Of the Brooklyn Daily Times and
greatly beloved by the newspaper
maternity died suddenly in his
home in Brooklyn today Of heart
disease.
A nervous breakdown had kept
him away from his desk for ten
days. He expected to return to
work Friday. Last midnight, how
ever. he complained Of feeling worse
and later lapsed into serai-uncon-
seriousness.
He died at 2:3O a. M. His wife,
Mrs. Kathleen Cabin Oestreicher.
and his son, John C. Oestreicher,
d Tnember OF the staff Of Interna-
tional News Service. were at the
bedside.
Mr.. Oestrescher was born and
educated in Vienna In the early
sos he was American correspondent
for q syndicate Of Austrian and
German newspapers Later he
joined the staff OF q Philadel-
plia newspaper, became q press
service writer and, in 1918, went
TO the Brooklyn Times az an edi-
torial executive
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18
BETTER THAN SODA

For fifty years genuine Phillips
Mix of Magnesia' has been pre-.
scribed by physicians because 1t
overcomes three times as much acid
In the stomach as saturated solu-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18

There viii be special services on
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock
in ST. Charles Catholic Church,
Clarendon, and each Friday night
at o'clock, conducted BY the Rev.
F.. p. I4aclxey, while the Rev. Fl.
w. Johnston will conduct the spe-
ciaI services ait Sc. Agnes Church
at Chsrrydale on Friday nights.
The Rev. Paul Il. Powles, rector
OF ST. Georges Episcopal Church
at Farlee announces that there will
be special services each Friday
night at s o'clock Tomorrow night
the services will be conducted by
the Rev. F. Bland Tucker, rector
Of st. Johns Church. Georgetown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18
TRY A Csc BOTTLE

Insist upon Phillips Twenty
five cent and fifty cent bottles, any
drug store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18
DR.. PICKETT TO ADDRESS
PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

DR.. Nina e. Pickett. national Leo
turer of the Theosophical Society,
will deliver the first of a series Of
three lectures tomorrow night be-
fore the Washington lodge of The
society at Theosophical Hall. l216
II st. N. W.. at p. m.
DIR. Pickett's subject viii be Fate
and Free WILL Tomorrow night
she will speak on THE High Cost
OF Low Living and on Saturday
night 'srhe Drama OF the Human
Soul"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18
ARLINGTON co.
BRENT|ES

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Feb. Is.
Judge Samuel G. Brent, Of the
Circuit Court of Arlington county,
today informed the members of the
board of supervisors that unless
there is some action taken looking
to the improvement of the condi-
ton at the county jail he. will, at
the April term of the Circuit Court,
take action himself.
INVESTIGATIONS have been made.
said Sheriff Howard Fields, by
committees and two architects, and
their report ID, that while the Jail
can be remodeIed at a cost OF about
$65 ,O00, it will be cheaper to build
new jail.
III. r. Thomas. attorney for the
Rosslyn Development Company, an
nounced today that he has placed
on ecord in the office of the clerk
of the court of Arlington county
the deed for 141z acres of land from
the Rosslyn Development Company
to the United States Government
The price paid was $18,125. The
land is located on the river shore,
between the Pennsylvania railroad
tracks and Rosslyn, adjoining the
Arlington reservation, and viii be
used in connection with the
memorial bridge.
Fire of, undertermined origin
YESTERDAY destroyed one OF the
smaller hourses on the property
owned by Col. Ashby Williams at
Torreyson station on the Old
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18
SULPHUR CLEARS
SKIN RIGHT Up

For unsightly skin
eruptiof1s, rash or
blotclles on face,
neck, arms or body
you do not have to
wait for relief froIsf
torture or enlbar
rassl1lent declares b
noted skin specialist
Apply a little Mem
tl1o.SuIplnur and inn
provennent 8 b b W 5
next day.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18
FOUR GENERATIONS HURT
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

CHICAGO, Feb. 49,. Mother.
daughter. granddaughter, and great,
granddaughter were injured III an
automobile accident.
They are Mrs. Amy Hendryx, 3d.
Mrs. Bernard C. Mol. Mrs. Amy
Dorith French, and Amy Dorith, the
latter being the 1S.year.old daughter
of Mrs. French.
All are expected 70 recover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18

destroying properties, nothing has
ever been found to take the place
Of this sulphur preparation. The
moment you apply Il healing be.
gins. Only those who have had
unsightly skin troubles can know
the delight this Mentho- Sulphur
brings. Even fiery. itching eczema
Is dried right UP.
Get Jar Of Rowles MenthD- Sui
plur from any good druggist.
Let trial OF MenthO Sulphur
show what this means to you. Send
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18

Owing to the lack OF water and
the condition OF the roads, the fire
engines were delayed in reaching
the burning building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18

The Episcopal and Cath Ollie
churches OF the county yesterday
observed the beginning of the 10.
day Lenten season with special
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18
Carl, DAVIS

Dominion railroad, causing damage
estimated at $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-18
S;c's',r S }!'''',,: e!
Of na8nesia

ton of bicarbonate of soda, leaving
the stomach sweet and free from all
gases. Besides, 1t neutralizes acid
fermentations in the bowels and
gently urges this souring waste from
the system without purging. 1t IS
far more pleasant TO take than
soda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-17
RED SOX Divide
WITH THE BROWNS

Boston, Aug. 16.-(P)-Reaching
his brother Milton for a triple in the
second inning with three on base.
Alex CASTOR, Red SoX catcher, start
ed Boston on the road toward a Z
to ] victory over the st. Louis
Browns. Haney cleared the bases
with another triple in the third. The
game was called in the seventh when
light rain that had been falling
through the game became a down.
pour.
BY punching their hits in the late
innings of the first game, the Browns
won b to l. The fielding of Regain
was brilliant in both contests. Scores:
First game:
St. Louis O Q 1 0 0 O. $ 0 2-6-15-O
Boston 20 l 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-1- A.
Van Glider and Harsraye; Wiltse,
Weller and Castor.
Second game:
st. Louis .....0 0 0 0 0 1-1-1-1
Boston ......0 5 0 o 0 x-7-s-1
NJ. CASTOR and Schang; Harriss
and A. CASTOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-17
kEARNS STARTS
SUIT FOR S333,333
AGAINST DEMPSEY

New York. Aug. 1s-[Pj-Attorney
for Jack Kearns, former manager OF
the heavyweight boxing champion,
Jack Dempsey, today announced
that suit had been filed against the
champion for S33333333.
II was said that the complaint ana
summons in two actions had been
served on Dempsey at his training
camp in Saratog Springs, y. Y.
Kearns declared he had contracted
with Rickard for bouts with Gene
Tunney and Harry Wills, in each Of
which Dempsey was to receive $500
0n0, before his term as manager ex-
pired early this month.
Kearns declared he signed a con-
tract with Rickard for the appear
ance of Dempsey in bout with the
negro on or before July 4, 1926, and
that he signed another contract
with Rickard for bout between the
champion and Tunney on or before
October Is. 1926. In both cases,
kearns charges, Dempsey failed TO
abide by the terms of their contract.
According to this contract Kearns
say in the complaint, he is guaran-
teed 33 Id percent Of the net pro-
fits of ANY and all public exhibit
tons, Theatrical engagements. atf-
letic entertainments, and events Of
any kind whatsoever"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-17
WOMEN'S TOURNEY
AT FOREST HILLS
| FEATURE OF WEEK

New York, Aug. 16.-(P)-Tennis
interest, aroused anew by the de-
feat of Vincent Richards by William
T. Tilden. at Rye, n. Y, is now
turned upon the women's National
championship at Forest Hills.
Helen Wills, champion since 1928,
will not participate and the final
struggle promises to have Mrs. Molla
&. Mallory and Mary Is. Browne OPP
posing each other. The championship
will last throughout the week, with
more than half hundred players
entered.
Miss Wills will return to her home
to return east early next season with
the intention Of seeking the title
which this year must pass to another
because the youthful star was I'M
able to recover fully from an oper-
alton fer appendicitis in Paris,
which interrupted her European
invasion.
Tie champion has been advised to
forsake the court for at least two
months, following defeats at Sea-
bright and Rye by Elizabeth Ryan
and Mrs. Mallory. She will return to
her studies at the University of Cali
fornia, Aug. IS.
Yes, admit that I was tired
during my tournament matches re.
Gently. but in championship you
cannot stop playing when you feel
tired" she said. Now l am going to
build up my strength. For a couple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-17
Pyle to Sign Up
Other Tennis Stars
For Tour Country

New York, Aug. Is - up - With
Suzanne Lenglen's contract to play
professional tennis in his pocket c
c. Pyle reached New York today on
the Leviathan to announce he would
at once begin the task of converting
nine other amateur stars into pro-
fessionals.
His tennis troupe TO tour the Unit
ed States this autumn and winter
will consist Of ten of the great ten
mis- players in the world" Pyle said
With one tenth of the personnel an
nounced, he expects TO reveal the
others under contract by September
Is. He has made no offers to lead
ing women tennis players of the
United States but will watch with
interest the national womens cham
pionship matches at Forest Hills
this week.
Questioned specifically about Eli
zabeth Ryan, the number 2 ranking
star who has been reported as likely
TO turn PRO" Pyle said he did not