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Evening star., 1927-10-02
U. S. GOVERNMENT TO OWN
Pixies PEAK HIGHWAY
Title to Privately Owned Toll Road
to BE Transferred at End
of 1895.

Pixies Peak highway, now a private
~ owned toll road, running to the top
OF the famous mountain, will pass into
Government ownership at the end of
1885, according to a recent decision of
Secretary. of Agriculture Jardine
The decision followed an offer of the
Pixies Peak Auto Highway Co. to
convey to the United States it's pres.
ent highway, together with 500 acres
OF land and all structures necessary
to the operation of the road.
The only condition attached to the
company's offer was its right Of use
of the road, without competition, at
the prevailing toll rates, until the end
of the tourist season of 1885
The offer Of the Pixies Peak com.
pany was accepted over proposal
which called for the construction of
another toll highway up Pixies Peak,
located on the other side of the noun
tain from the present highway.
Under this proposal, the new road
would be used privately for a period
of six years. at the end of which time
it, along with the present Coriey
Mountain highway. running from
Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek,
would be conveyed toe the Federal
Government without cost.
Evening star., 1927-10-02
GENERATOR CHARGING.
Thermostatic Principle Is Applied
to Auto Batteries.

Owners will not have to bother
about having the generator set up"
and back" in the case Of the 1928
models Of a popular six. The ther.
mostatic principle. which has been
applied to the cooling system of cars
for several years, now finds express.
sion in connection with the generator
In the new application of the prin-
ciple the generator automatically is
set 10 charge properly for the prevail
ing weather condition. The manufac.
turer affirms that the battery never
will be undercharged or overcharged
The careful motorist, however, will
realize that this does not absolve him
from putting water into the battery
cells at regular intervals.
Evening star., 1927-10-02
GASOLINE QUALITY
IS BEING IMPROVED
Dependency on Natural Raw
Fuel Rapidly Overcome,
Engineer Says.

Gasoline quality constantly is being
improved, and the product of the fu-
ture will be d far superior article to
that which was responsible for max
ing the automobile commercial pos
sibility some 81 years ago, according
to A. Ludlow Clayden, research engi-
neer of the Sun Oil Co, in an article
appearing in the journal of the so
ciety of Automotive Engineers.
BY 1890, Mr.. Clayden points out, we
no longer shall be dependent upon the
natural raw gasoline which was the
only kind available at the beginning
of the automobile era. At present
already more than half our gasoline
is produced by diStillation from crude
oil followed by chemical or mechan-
ical treatment for removal of small
particles of materials.
"A rapidly Increasing proportion.
which probably soon will be at least
one half, is produced by subjeCting
the crude oil to very high tempera-
lures, thereby converting into gaso-
line portions OF the crude oil which
normally would be obtained as lubri-
cants," Mr.. Clayden states. These
cracking processes are capable of
control. so the final product is richer
in -detonatIng or anti-knock con-
stituents.
1--WE are only at the beginning of
the development of this phase of the
cracking process. At present most
cracking plants are being run to pro-
duce the highest possible yield of gaso-
line conforming to Government speci.
fication; but, while we are finding out
how to vary the treatment to improve
the anti-knock quality, we are also
discovering that fuels more volatile
than those of Government specifica-
ton can be produced at an insignifi-
cant increase in cost"
Evening star., 1927-10-02
FALL CONDITIONING
OF CAR ADVOCATED
Auto Should Be Put Into Shape for
Changed Form Of Service, Ex-
pert Declares.

Motorists now should take steps
looking toward the reconditionng OF
their cars for the riSors Of late Fall
and Winter driving, and 10 elm
mate the looseness and the troubles
which may have Crept in during the
last few months of long and short
touring trips
In the opinion OF c. w. Geib in
charge of the Washington Cadillac
Co. 3 maintenance division, the cur
rent season is an excellent one for
this type of work. because shops now
have the opportunity Of giving each
car exceptionally detailed attention
and. in addition. he says. early Fall
is the logical time for conditioning
the car for the arduous work which
lies ahead of it.
mo motoriSt." Mr.. Geib points out.
should attempt to enter the late Fall
and Winter driving season unless his
car is in rst-class condition. If the
car has been used extensively during
the Summer it undoubtedly will need
some work on it to make it safe for
motoring over icy streets and in bit
terly cold weather. IL not, it should
be checked over for defects which
from time to time make their ap.
pearance in all cars"
1t is his view that IL the motorist
takes these precautionary steps now
his motoring experience in the
months to come will be far more
far more pleasant and
far safer.
NO one can afford to overlook
the necessity of making ample and
reasona BILE preparations for the busy
season Washington motorists now are
Evening star., 1927-10-02
IS HELD
TOURISTS MECCA
Motor Transportation Going
Forward at Rapid Rate.
W. {. Metzger Reports.

Viewing Ireland not only as new
center Of great business prosperity,
but also as a future mecca for
automobile tourists, William E. Metz.
ger, chairman Of the trafffc COMMITTEES
of the National Automobile Chamber
of Commerce. in a special report on
Free State conditions. told directors
OF the big automOtive organization
that motor transportation in Ireland
iS going forward at rapid rate, and
that in all parts Of the country roads
are being constructed or repaired.
The Free State government" he
said evidently looks upon the Irish
highway system as Il primary form ot
Improvement for prosperity, and these
measures may be looked upon TO bring
large trade for this island country.
In touring extensively over Ire
land, | noted particularly the network
of bus lines which is TO be found
wherever one goes. The small towns
now have frequent and quick com.
muniCation, which they have never
before enjoyed To- the same degree.
believe that the bus business is Just
getting started in Ireland.
Aside from the improvement in the
possibilities of Ireland as a general
business center due to its gains in
transportation, there is'a great future
here for the tourist trade. Ireland
cannot he surpassed AS a diversified
scenic pleasure for the traveller. One
hnds rough coast. mountains. lakes.
interesting towns and villages and all
of the varied elements which make
touring attractive.
Most of the road surfacing which
is going on is OF relatively light ma
terial. Macadam is the customary
and that means there Is a.
limitation on the disability OF heavy
duty vehicles except where these are
equipped with pneumatic tires. /
noted that virtually all the rural heavy
duty busses were so equipped. In the
towns one finds more of a tendency
towards building concrete roads.
In England there is a very ex-
tensive road program as well as in
Ireland. Many of the roads are being
widened to a four-track basis. Regent
street. London. which is a Federal
road. has been made over to a modern
broad highway and I am told that
rentals have increased on ratio
of nine to one as result of this i'm
prOvement."
Evening star., 1927-10-02
WEAR SHOWS DEFECTS.
Best Designs Can Be Determined
When Trouble Occurs.

One of the best ways to decide which
In the better of two forms of engineer.
ing design for an automobile In to find
out what happens to each when they
start to give trouble. This Is illus.
trated clearly in the matter of uni
versal joints where every car buyer
is given the choice of purchasing a
car with fabric joints or the more gen.
orally used metal joints.
The chief difficulty with the metal
type is that it becomes noisy when it
starts to wear. There is considerable
rafting, and the amount of work in.
volved in replacing such joints some.
times IL considerable. In the case Of
the fabric type it is found that when
1t becomes too flexible as a result of
constant bending and deterioration of
the fabric il tends to throw the drive
line or propeller shaft out of align
ment. At certain speeds there is a
considerab BILE amount of whipping.
which results in an Objectionable
rumbling noise in the car.
Evening star., 1927-10-02
FLOAT REPAIRS EASY.
Leaks May Be Readily Discovered
and Remedied.

If the vacuum tank float leaks and
becomes filled with gasoline it will not
function until repairs are made. These
are simple and require but little time
The cover of the tank should be re-.
moved and the float detached. To
determine the position of the leaks
immerse the float in hot water. The
bubbles will indicate the location Of
the leaks. Drain the fuel from the
float by punching two small holes In
it if shaking fails to produce the de.
sired result. After making certain
no fuel is left in the float, solder all
holes, using as little solder as is
practicable.
Evening star., 1927-10-02

IL the ceiling timbers Of the garage
are sufficiently heavy, the motorist
who does his own repairing will find
the addition Of a chain hoist to permit
raising the front end of the car a de.
cided advantage to his work. In build
ing a private garage it Is well to take
into consideration that hoist In
cheaper than q. pit when the cement
ing and draining costs are taken into
consideration. A good chain hoist Ia
easily, accurately and safely handled.
Evening star., 1927-10-02

sure in his front tires. Usually it is
hest to carry a pound or so more in
the right front tire than in the left.
This is because cars often travel on
an angle when going over a crowded
road. Most of the weight is tilted to
the right wheel. and unless there is
some compensation by way of higher
pressure in the right tire the car will
have an annoying habit of steering to
the right
Evening star., 1927-10-02
Best Headlights
Need Inspection
At Least Monthly

1t is,a mistake to assume that
headlights are infallible. Even the
best of them, subjected to hard
driving over rough roads. will get
out of adjustment and their beams
he so directed that they are blind
ing to other drivers. Also they
will fail to light the road properly.
Headlights should be given peri
odic inspection. II the motorist
tests them or has them tested
once a month. he may be reason
ably certain they are in fair con-
dition.
Evening star., 1927-10-02
Sudden Application
OF Brakes May Be
Danger in Driving

When driving in traffic do not
apply the brakes suddenly unless
it absolutely is necessary. The car
behind may have less efficient
stopping equipment and the result
will be collision. Keeping always
in mind that the other mans
brakes may he better or less eff.
cient than ones own is a distinct
factor in safe driving at all times.
Evening star., 1927-10-02

IL water Is spilled on top OF the bat
terry when the cells are being Allied,
wipe it off Immediately. Unless this
simple step In taken, the water will
cause the terminals to corrode. An
additional precaution against corro-
sion is the occasional application of
Vaseline to the terminals. Oil will
help, but 1t lacks the effectiveness of
vaSeline for this particular purpose.
Evening star., 1927-10-02

"There are motorists in this world
who have the gift of finding joy
everywhere and Of leaving 1t behind
them wherever they go."-Faber.
1T is by presence of mind in un.
tried emergencies that the native
metal Of driver is tested. Lowell.
''To a rational driver it is the same
thing TO act according to nature and
according TO reason. Marcus Azure.
Illus.
THE more thou tourest. the more
shalt thou wonder. Book Of Bsdras.
Evening star., 1927-10-02
John Smith and His Car
BY FREDERICK c. RUSSELL.

il q mOtOris welcome
motoring chap willing glad
of membe o clan.
Evening star., 1927-10-02
WARNED TO AVOID
! TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Motorists Urged by A. A. A.
y Safeguard School Chill.
dfN on Thoroughfares.

Calling the attention of motorists s
to the reopening OF public, private
and parochial schools, the America n
Automobile Association, in an appeal
issued from its national headquar-
ters, sounds a warning against the
traffic hazards that thus have been
re-created in every municipality and
rural district in the country.
Urging the cooperation OF mo-
florists In the protection of the chill
dren who trudge daily along the
streets and highways Of the Nation,
the appeal points out that the pre-
rention OF accidents involving the
child is almost entirely within the
province OF the individual driver
Among these millions of children. il
is pointed out, are little ones who
are leaving the safety of their homes
To venture forth into an entirely new
world. "one that will have terrors
enough without that Of the recklessly
driven automobile"
Advice to Motorists.
The statement continues:
"lf every motor car driver could
know and always remember the enor-
NOUS difference his care and consid-
Grafton would mean in keeping these
children safe from physical harm as
we'll as from a fear that may mar
the rest Of their lives, there is no
question that a mighty stride would
have been taken toward street
and highway safety as it refers to
the Younger pedestrians.
NO consideration of business or
pleasure is sufficiently important that
II should be allowed to endanger the
life of child. but there is the temp
tation to overlook this fact, which
the car owner ever should be on the
alert to avoid. While those children
who have had one or several years
in school have been taught the rudi.
ments of safety. they cannot be eX
pected always TO exercise the utmost
care, and after playing during the
Summer on safe Fairgrounds. there
is always a tendency toward a let
down in their safety sense when they
first return to the streets"
Schoolboy Patrols Lauded.
Discussing the schoolboy patrols
which have been organized by A. A. A.
clubs in cooperation with school au-
thorities in scores of cities, it is
pointed out that:
THE reduction of accidents that is
traceable to the establishment OF
these patrols in hundreds Of schools
throughout the country is evidence
that the courteous helpfulneSs of mo-
tor car drivers has been extended to
these youngsters, whose white belts
and arm bands identify them as
safety crusaders There is every rea-
son to believe that still greater CO.
operation will be given during the
current school year. The purpose
and the results of the work done
by these patrols by now are known
TO, and have impressed, motorists.
''The motor car operator has
learned that when the boy patrolman
holds up his hand or sets the stop
sign against him it is not an
order but a plea for assistance. Who
could resist such a plea when behind
1t is the calm, confident trust of a
child?
MANY more schools will have pa.
trolls this year. There is no question
that they will result in the saw
ing Of many lives because the patrol.
man is respected. not only by the
motorist. but by the children whom
he is trying to aid." .4
Evening star., 1927-10-02

Automobile exports to Australia
have increased 10 per cent in the last
five wears.
Evening star., 1927-10-02
Important Message

You, Should Know
Concerning Your Car.
~~e~AOAwS& 'spA AeaAE
The lubricant ia the tranamissiea
and rear axle: should be kept up
to the proper level
ThisTinsures easy 7 gear I shifting
and prevent: wear e parts:
All Kbonite Dealers drain out the
old lubricant and make i. NO charge
for this service.
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EBONl.TE
~ %<s 49,
Coordination Of Pure Oily
20 Cents . Shot
At Filling Stations and Garages.
BAyERsoN oIL'WoRKe
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Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Redder1

A large miscellaneous shower was
given in the club house at this place
on the evening of May 7th, by Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Veasey in honor OF
their niece, Gladys Clendaniel and
her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Wilson, who were recently married,
which was very largely attended,
there being over three hundred pres
ent from the following places: Will
mington. Lewes, Coolspring, Harbe-
son, Milton, Georgetown, Gravel Hill,
Glendale, Bridgeville, Drawbridge
and Wyoming, also from Federals-
burg, and Greensboro, Md. Refresh
ments consisting of ice cream, cake
and candy were served in abund-
ance. Delightful music was render
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Green
and Mr.. King from Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson received a
very large number of very nice and
beautiful gifts. At late hour the
guests departed after wishing Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson long and happy
welded life.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
TRAVELLING PUBLIC Is
PROTECTED In STATE
Continued from first page)

owner for his trouble and his good
will in making these conveniences
available to them.
"The signs have been placed 500
feet on either side of the service
station by the State Highway De-
partment. In our State 1 may say
that no signs may be placed along
the roadway nor anything within 70
feet of the highway by law.
"The signs are triangular in shape,
painted green, with white letters
and a white edging, mounted on a
8 feet by five feet 3 inches post
painted green. The name of the
owner of the service station is in
the lower right-hand corner, while
the words Delaware State Board OF
Health" is in the lower right-hand
corner. The insignia of the State is
at the top of the sign. These signs
cost eight dollars each and were
purchased by the owners of the SER
vice stations. These signs are bolted
to the posts and are readily remoy-
able. Before any of these signs were
placed a thorough inspection of the
facilities was made.
"This is followed up by an inspec-
ton several times yearly as to whe-
ther or not they have been properly
maintained. In the event they are
not properly maintained the signs
will be removed by the Highway De-
partment. So that we have contin-
uous threat available should the
owners fail to maintain their service
stations in a proper manner.
1--WE have felt that merely to prove
Safe Water on to sign Unsafe
Water was inadequate, that it was
just as essential to provide sanitarj
toilet facilities as to give any sp4
cial effort toward the providing o
water supplies. The work in Della
ware was done entirely by our SAM
tary engineer and his assistants"
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
BUSINESS COURSE
FOR MILFORD SCHOOL
Continued from first page)

oped, to have typewriting. short
hand writing, bookkeeping and the
studies necessary for the student to
carry successfully into practice, the
work which will enable them to
command a higher schedule of pay
for their services, when they have
accomplished the business course in
the public schools.
Other schools have been operating
such schools with splendid effect and
happy results for their children. Do
yer, Lewes, Laurel, Georgetown,
Harrington, and other towns in all
parts of Delaware have had this
course for their children for many
years. Milford has been sadly remiss
in this; but it is now proposed, to
have the course organized, and
equipped with instructors to carry it
successfully into effect, that every
child can be certain of an opportun-
ity to get better conditions for SER
vice when they quit school without
college finishing. Those who end
their school days with the public
schools, should have, and they must
have, training to do the work for
which they may be we'll adapted.
That is what the Milford Board of
Education is aiming to do for them
right now, by establishing a real
business course in the Milford pub
lie schools. Room must be acquired
for this practical school work, and
where and how to get it is the prob
lem.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
M. P. CHURCH WAS
CROWDED ON 18TH
ANNIVERSARY DAY
CONTINUED from page u

basement, the Intermediates In the
Sunday school room, and the seniors
were in the auditorium.
At 1880 p. M, Rev. c. R. Straus-
burg, a former pastor, preached the
sermon to a congregation that filled
both the auditorium and the large
Sunday school room to their capac-
ity All the chairs were brought in
that could be comfortably placed.
Rev. Strausburg who has many
friends in Milford, preached a force
full sermon which was richly en-
joyed. ,..o
Rev. L. A. Bennett of Baltimore
the founder of this church, who be-
gan services in a ten in Milford II
years ago, was present, and though
hecause of a stroke of paralysis was
unable to preach, spoke for a teW
minutes at the morning and after-
noon services.
The splendid church choir sang at
all three preaching services, ana
Mrs. Kenton and Mrs. Dlckersoh
sang duets in the afternoon and eve
ming. The orchestra played at the
Sunday school and the afternoon anu
evening services.
It was a great occasion for this
nroeressiye church and the pastor
Rev, J. Franklin Bryan, was more
than delighted with the success OF
the day. -,
Nine ministers were present al
the afternoon service, and many OF
the congregation came from tine sur,
rounding towns in Delaware anC
Maryland, driving here over the hne
roads in automobiles.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
A GREAT MASS MEETING IN
MILFORD COMMUNITY BUILDING

The newly organized civic asso-
citation of Milford has secured Rev.
Homer w. Tope, D. D., of Philadel-
phia as its first speaker to speak in
the Milford Community Building on
Tuesday, May at p. M, on the
topic "All Around Law Enforce
ment." DR.. Tope is well acquainted
with the subject and is one of the
best known speakers on this subject
in Pennsylvania. All those who are
interested in the enforcement OF all
laws will surely avail themselves of
this opportunity to hear this great
speaker. 1t is conceded by all law
abiding people that there are many
laws on the statute books OF our
State, which are disregarded, and
not enforced. The civic association
of our town was organized to give
attention to this matter and would
like to have at least 1000 members
enrolled in Milford and contiguous
territory to cooperate in this great
purpose.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
PENINSULA BOOSTERS
WILL MEET At PLAZA
THEATRE In MILFORD
continued from first page)

nrohlems of the Peninsula, better
nrepared to advise and instruct than
any other man procurable.
Talking of DR.. Bomberger's con-
nections with the Association ana Oh
the plan for his introduction 10 tne
folks of the Peninsula through the
Milford Chamber, DR.. G. Layton
Grier. President of the Milford Douy
and also senior Vice-President OIL
the Association, made the following
"The coming of DR.. Bomberger to
6irect the Marketing Bureau OF our
Association and to aid and advise on
the problems of marketing is OIL
greater significance than may De aC
first realized. DR.. Bomberger may
we'll he termed a specialist In TINS
line of work and there is no DOUBT
but what his efforts on the PENN
s,,Ia will result in widespread bene-
fit. .,,o o,fore
of the farmer and shipper which re-
Aects the benefit of DR.. Bombergers s
sefvices. hut we may quite frankly
saw that such benefits Will extend
into every business house ana every
line of industry in Del-Mar-Va, IoI
whom the farmer and grower is ben
efitted. especially in agricultural
sections such as ours, there is GER
tain TO be benefits derived by the
merchant and storekeeper. Prosper
itv in the rural sections means pros
neritv in our communities and witt
the nrosperity of the lower PENN
sula the city of Wilmington VIII Nd.
turally feel a wholesome result anC
realize the effect of conditions soutl
of them on the Peninsula.
"In behalf of the Association anc
for tbe Milford Chamber of Com
merce I urge that everyone interest
ed in Peninsula progress make
snecial effort to attend the meetlns
in Milford on May 31st. They Will re
ceive a message of decided value anC
learn of conditions in which the!
should take an active interest
Preceding the address to be oenV
cred by DR.. Bomberger at the NIL
ford meeting a brief resume OF tn
work carried out by the Del-Mar-V;
eastern Shore Association durlnl
its fourteen months of existence VIII
he presented by Harvey ]. Hill, Elk
ecutive Vice-President of the Asso
citation. ...o,
He will review the Association
. from its birth and during its YER
early stages, presenting dehnltei'
the outstanding accomplishment
which have been achieved.