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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
CUT-THROAT COMPETITION IS
CAUSE OF USED CAR PROBLEM
Department of Commerce Expert Analyses
Causes of Most Serious I'LL of
Automobile Retailing.

plies the remainder to the credit Of the
purchaser.
But, against this. 1t is pointed out.
are the demands of the manufacturers
who. insist as a part Of their agency
agreements. that the dealer take GER
tain number of cars for his territory.
The dealer expends money for the cars.
whenever the manufacturer makes
shipment. Unless the dealer moves
these cars and transfers the money
charge to some one else. he has heavy
interest cost TO pay on the money tied
I'D. 1t becomes then toss between
the lesser of two evils and most dealers
appear to be following the line of least
resistance: that is taking in Of used
cars at an inflated value. But there
again the dealer has money tied up
and loses not only the interest charge
but the loss between the fair value OF
/ the car and the price he has allowed.
| Manufacturers. 1t is pointed out, hold
! that the used car problem must be
solved by the dealers. The problem,
however is an inseparable part of the
new car business, and the sooner that
/ statesmen. dealers and manufacturers
agree upon this, the better 1t will be
! for all concerned. The problem has
reached the point it is said. where
action is vital. not only for dealers but
/ for factory presidents and boards OF
directors and stockholders.
In a monograph on file In the De-
partment of Commerce, prepared by
/ c. A. Vance, the latter says the ques-
ton of responsibility for the problem
must be considered. There Is only one
reform that need be effected to bring
about a solution. which may be stated
in it's alternative terms:
Give the dealer control OF the mer-
chandising situation.
Abandon all automobile retailing to
the manufacturer.
Retain the present system of mer-
chandising. but with safeguards created
whereby control as it Is now invested
will not be used to the injury OF the
dealer.
Manufacturers Blamed.
Mr.. Vance states it as his opinion
that the dealer body as 1t is constituted
is not capable Of taking over the first
named function. Even If it were capa-
BILE, the split-up of control would prove
a serious setback to the industry. More
simple would be the adoption of the
last named.
Under the present system of mer-
chandising the dealer has as much TO
fear from his manufacturers ambitions
CONTINUED on Eighth Page)
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@HE month of July has pass
ed with only two traffic ia

TIME month OF july has pass
ed with only two traffic ia
talitieS occurring. AS point
ed out last week, the two
victims were Of the ages of Z and
3, respectively. Proper parental
instruction and care would. in all
likelihood. have prevented the Ma
tional Capital from having any
traffic deaths during the past
month. AS it is. it is the minimum
number to be registered since
September. 1925, when the same
number was reported Ten were
reported for June.
Director Pleased.
Director Of Traffic William H.
Harland is we'll pleased with the
showing and is hopeful that the
year 1898 may show a decided de-
crease over last year. This can be
done If the number of fatalities
during the remaining months is
kept CORRESPONDENCE low. 1t is
up 10 motorists and pedestrians
alike to exercise every care and Co
operate with the Traffic Bureau
by strict observation of all regu-
latiOnS.
The regulation requiring all We
hicleS to come TO complete stop
before crossing into boulevardS
and highways marked with stop
signs is still being diSregarded.
Nor are the violations marked by
any particular kind Of vehicle
driver. Street car operators,
truck drivers. out -of-town drivers,
and local residents as well. daily
violate this important ruling. In
spector Brown states that his
men are doing all within their
power to arrest such offenders.
but that his force is not adequate
to cope with the multitude of the
negligent or willful operators.
The director of traffic is being
urged to put more street metal
disc markers to take the place Of
the white paint now used fol
marking traffic and safety zones.
These markers have been tried
out at Fourteenth street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. and are
said to be wearing well. It is
said that Herbert Hoover, after
elaboration with a group of traf-
flc engineers here recently. is in
favor of them. The main ohiec-
ton At present is their cost. Each
metal disc costs. wholesale. about
40 cents
Cost PrOhibitive.
While the discs last many times
longer than the painted white
lines. the cost for general use is
prohibitive-at least under the
present appropriations allowed by
Congress. The new white paint
obtained through tests by the
Bureau OF Standards is proving
much superior to the paint for
merly used, but is not giving COM
plete satisfaction in regard to du-
rability as first believed A new
kind has again been suggested.
The psychology of the human
mind is hard at times to under
stand. Not a long time ago Dis
trict motorists were complaining
bitterly because they were forced
10 use two sets of tags-the Dis
trict and Maryland Reciprocity
finally came. and the heart of the
n1otorist was gladdened. Now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

Comparison quickly shows the host of
buyers who count the cost of motoring
that the new Plymouth is definitely above
and beyond ali other cars in the lowest
priced group.
The Plymouth is hIlIsized-iong, low,
wide and roomy ~~ with ample seat
ing accommodations for adult pas
sengers.
. The Plymouth is enriched with
the new Chrysler style features
-. new chromium plated slender
,ent,. profile radiator, new "air-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
Tire Bills Less.

The average motorists. tire bill at the
present time is costing him but 62.2
per cent of what he paid for tires one
year ago. according to a survey just
announced by the American Motorists
Association The average factory price
for balloon tires in June was S1l384.
compared with si4045 in June a year
ago. The factory price of cord tires
was $8.806 in June of this year. COM
pared with sI0.948 In June. 1927. Fabric
fires in June sold for 1891. compared
with s7i99 in June of last year, the
associations figures show
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

Roadster pifL yrmbi< sest) s675; Coupe
1856; Touring 1875; 2-Door Sedan
400, De Luxe Coupe (~ith rumble 's~o
1915; 4-Door Sedan 1875. An prie1Es.b.
41strsa Plymouth dseisrs are in a po'ifi""
20 syGNnA the convenience Of time ps1ms"f'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
EXTENSION ALLOWED.
Treasury Postpones Tax Filing
Until September 90.


An extension until September % to
manufacturers of automobiles in filing
returns for their excise taxes has just
been announced by the Treasury De-
partment. according to the American
Motorists Association. Originally man
ufacturers we're given until July 81 to
file their complete returns, this time
being granted for the purpose Of
creating pool which will enable the
manufacturers to rebate to the $4,000
automobile dealers of the country re-
funds under the tax-repeal act The
dealers are entitled to per cent
tax refund for each passenger car they
had in stock when the tax was repealed
on May %, at 8 am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

pair work has tied that route up
long enough. Reopening next
week will be hailed by residents
of Virginia, and Washington as
well Work on the Highway
Bridge is coming along surely, but
slow. A Caesar is needed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

wing tenders and pleasing new archt !
window silhouette.
The Plymouth has true ChrysIer perform
ance and safety. Real high compression
power at last in the lowest priced field
through the "Silver Dome" engine. For
the first time at such price, internal ex-
banding hydraulic 4-wheei brakes, sure in
any weather.
The millions in the owest-priced field fund
that, in this field, no other automobile
dollar gives as great return as the dollar
invested in Plymouth. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

Motor vehicle registration in New
Jersey has more than doubled in the
past six years. rne total is now
$50 900, compared with 267,000 in 1922
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
IGNITION Is BLAMED.

Poor Pickup Not Held Fault in
Most Cars.
Poor pickup. slow getaway and lack
Of power in automobiles in most cases
is simply due to poor ignition service
and is no fault of the car.
This Is the opinion of automotive
engineers who recommend that the
cars ignition system be checked regu-
larry that necessary minor adjustments
be made to insure carefree and eco
nomical operation.
A check of the ignition system by a
competent mechanic is necessary at
least every 10000 miles. the engineers
say to make sure that battery. cables
breakers and spark plugs are working
satisfactorily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
Fortune Telling and Traffic.

GypSieS may be good at telling
fortunes. but all have no mystic
rious sight into telling the traffic
regulations. at least so it appear
ed last week A gypsy phrenolo-
giSt came into the Traffic Bureau
and wanted TO obtain new Ii
cenSe. He had lost his old oper-
ator's permit. 1t was found that
he could neither read nor write.
A friend had made the previous
application out for him in the
old DAYS, when an examination
was not required. Mr. Harland
and the assistant director, M O.
Eldridge. piled him with queS-
tionS. He could answer none of
them correctly. Mr.. Eldridge
wrote the word stop" on a sheet
of paper and held it up to him.
What does that say?" Mr.. FL
bridge asked. Il don't know" the
unfortunate fortune teller replied
"You can understand what /
Say?" Mr. Eldridge continued
Yes. little" was the response.
Well. no permit" and the con-
verSation came to an end
All of which shows the value in
the new regulation, which re-
quireS an examination. How many
of the above type are still on the
streets of the city cannot be est
mated. None of them should be
Good news comes from Chain
Bridge May it prove true. Re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
In the Motor World
BY q. ADAMS HOWARD.

many motorists, some of them
probably the same who complain
ed before, are again wearing two
sets. Only this time they are dis
playing in large letters, under
their District tag. Hoover, 1923, or
Smith. 1923, as the case may be.
If the city had national repreSen-
tation. tags bearing the names of
proposed Senators might likewise
be appended.
Alexandria'S Red Lights.
For years the red light has
been a signal to stop. With the
world of traffic lights today. the
signal has come into universal
use. But this is not the case
everywhere.
On the road to Alexandria, and
in the Virginia city itself, large.
red globes are suspended across
intersections. These red globes
are lighted at night and kept
lighted. If a motoriSt were to stop
in front of them and await Their
change, he would be there until
daybreak. But there the red light
does not mean stop. It only
means that there is a crossing
and that caution should be OBJ
served. And so here again the
motoriSt must be a mind-rcadcr
of the traffic authorities. Ger
tainlv in the case of the red light
a uniform system should be en-
ploved throughout the country.
A flashing amber beacon would
suffice. Be a little more modern.
Alexandria
Joe Harrington. the hack in
spector. has other troubles than
Worrying over the hackStandS,
Recently an applicant with
hard-luck story borrowed a dol
lar from him for a badge. He has
not returned. and Harrington has
FORGOTTEN his last name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17
WOMAN AND SON HURT
IN AUTO COLLISION
Both Treated for Injuries in Sibley
Hospital-Two Other Traffic
Accidents Reported.

Following a collision of an autoino-
bile in which they we're riding last
night at Trinidad avenue and Owens
place northeast. Mrs. Mollie Hershowitz.
80 years old. 1920 Owens place north
east. and her son. Ellis Hershowitz. z
wears old. were taken to Sibley Hospl.
tai. where the former was treated for
abrasions to the head and the latter
for shock. Their automobile was OPP
Grated by Harry Hershowitz, the wom-
ans husband. The other was driven
bv William r. Thorne %, ll04 Fourth
street northeast,
Kachig Harry, 30 years old, eco
Pennsylvania avenue, was knocked
down in front of els Pennsylvania
avenue by an automobile operated by
Mayfield Sumpter of st, Louis. MO
Harry was treated at Emergency Hos
pital His injuries are said to be slight.
George Cole. As years old, so K street
northeast, suffered a laceration over the
right eye when he was Knocked down
in front of lao Rhode Island avenue
by an automobile operated by Arthur
B. Whittet 327i Van Hazen street
He was treated at Sibley Hospital,
where his condition was said to be not
serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17

ment that Or. Albert Dicffenbach
prominent Unitarian clergyman, in
tended to bring up the advisability OF
elccting a Catholic President efforts
were made to secure some speaker to
present the other side. Leading Cathlic
organizations members Of the United
States Senate, and prominent Protestant
clcrCymen of Richmond noted for th@'r
championship of Gov. Smith were COM
municated with. but the debate took
place before any arrangements could
be made.
Iataue Presents Views.
DR.. John H. Latane, professor of
American history at Johns Hopkins, who
bore the nrunt of the argument in be-
halt of Catholics. was accused from the
stand by Dr.. Dieffenbach OF having been
"tipped of in advance as 10 what he
was going to say but DR.. Latane de-
Tended the newspaper correspondents, 10
whom the clergyman had communicated
the substance of his address. saying
that they had refused to let him see
copy.
II was generally agreed about the
campus today that DR.. Deffenbach had
brought into the open. as he said ne
intended to do, the thoughts IN the
minds of hundreds OF virginia Dcino-
Gratis which they conceal behind
screen of being influenced by the wet
and dry issue On the other hand, 1t
was brought out, many others have
made up their minds to vote for Smith.
although they think Hoover is o better
man with a more constructive plat
form. simply because their neiehoors
are going to vote against the New York
Governor on the score Of his religion.
This situation was senscd by such prom
inent Hoover supporters as DR.. Thomas
H Reed of the University OF Michigan
and Willis J. Abbott.
The situation in parts of the South
was thus expressed by Representative
Garrett, strong supporter OF Gov
Smith:
There will doubtless BE- certain
psychology growing out OF the re-
ligious question. and If this be the case
the contest will be an unusual one ana
2 tremendously important one. because
it will be. to an extent at least. test
of public thought relative to the con-
stitutional provision Of religious iree-
dom"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17
AL SMITH CLUB GIVES
ABSENTEE VOTING DATA
Information About Several States
Observation-Disclosures Pro-
gram Arranged.

Applications for information as to the
status of absentee voters now in WASH
inqton are being received daily by the
All Smith Democratic Club at Its head
quarters. In the Southern Building. and
data from several of the States has
been compiled. according to F. A,
Sugrlie, secretary,
Residents of the Capital who vote
in New Mexico should certify with the
registration board before August 25, &C
cording to the club, while personal
registration is required in Delaware on
or before that date The Supreme
Court of Kentucky having ruled the
absentee voters law unconstitutional
washington residents will be unable to
register and vote by mail in that State
While the club is disseminating this
end similar information, plans for the
notification night program next We'd
nesday have been completed. Radio
loud speakers will be installed in the
club headquarters. A Smith Robinson
family night" will be staged at the
headquarters The first Wednesday in
September and persons Of either Of
these names will be invited to attend
the celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17
JOY-RIDER GETS TODAY
SUSPENDED SENTENCE
Brady, Who Attempted Suicide in
Cell, Faces Additional
Term

Walter Broad Brady. 81 years old
10S5 North Capitol street. who at
tempted To commit suicide in a cell at
the eighth precinct station Wednesday,
was given suspended sentence of 100
days for toy-riding by Judge Robert E.
Mattingly today In Police Court. He is
alleged to have taken the automobile
of Jess T. Leslie.
He had previously been sentenced to
so DAYS and fined Si00 for driving
while intoxicated and fined $40 or Is
days for operating without permit by
Traffic Court Judge John P. Mcmahon.
In default of the payment Of the $500
fine he will have to serve IS days ad-
ditional
Daniel Able. 3l0 c street southeast.
driver of taxicab which is alleged to
have struck an automobile operated by
Charles 'P. Brunette. 1925 Ingraham
street. demanded jury trial when ar
raigned on charges Of leaving after COL
lidine and driving while intoxicated.
The accident occurred at Fourth street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17
D. C. BOY SECOND
IN BYRD CONTEST
Tacoma, Wash, Youth Takes Lead
Over Alden Smell in New
York Sun Poll.

Alden Smell. 10, Washington Boy
Scout, who is one of the six Scouts
competing for the right to accompany
Comdr. BYRD on his Antarctic expedi-
ton was nosed out of first place in
the straw poll being taken on the boys
by the New York Sun this morning
when letters from the admirers Of
lad from the West Coast put Donald
H. Cooper In the lead.
The six boys were chosen for their
records and character by the Scout
officials in their respective commune
ties, and were sent to New York City
for all interview with Comdr Byrd.
Consequently. the pictures Of the six
youths and their records In Scoutcraft
and general physical attributes were
printed The voters were to Judge
solely by the pictured appearance of
the youths and the awards they had
won--and each has plenty
Early ballots thrust the Washington
boy ahead. and he bid fair to win until
this morning when he was outdistanced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17

BY the Tacoma, Wash. youth. Among
Alden SHELLS voters was John J. Ras-
kob, chairman OF the Democratic ma
tioual committee Most of SHELLS adj
mirers were captured by his character
as shown in his face-''a fellow who'll
accomplish any end he determines
upon; "a boy who'll sacrifice himself
II need be" and similar judgment hav-
ing been passed upon him
Young Smell. the son of Charles l..
Smell. chief clerk of the Marine Corps
headquarters, who lives at 1871 H street
Is an employe Of The Star. and many
Of his voters include his newspaper
experience" as one of his chief assets
Some of the letter-votes for the West
Coast boy came from distant points and
letters from Washington to the New
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County Cleared of Debt.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
MARTINSBURG w Va, Angus
i7.-Berkeley County today stands clear.
for the first time In 35 years. of all
bonded indebtedness County Court to-
day announced 1t would retire the single
remaining 81 900 bond and not include
a levy for sinking fund this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17

York Sun might help Alden Smell real
izs his ambition.
The other boys in the race are Paul
A. Sipel Of Erie Pa, who was third
this morning, and Jack Herschmann,
Minneapolis Mimi: Clark Spurlock,
Eugene, Greg. and Summer Davis, BIZ
minghan. Ala.
The oficial selection Of the Scout
who will accompany Byrd will be made
by the Scout officials next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17

anu HlNSN tIiblNtAts ~
preparations to Go
anything Of any
person I ever
heard Of. II n
fails there Il no
use for any one
else trying.
It will b r Q a K
t h e politicians
hearts to see this
bunch of men
leaving h e I o + e
election. T h e y
wouldn't c a r e
what happened TO
EN- II they only
voted for their
side before leav-
ing.
lets hope th>N
find SOM land,
far VIC arg CO.
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great thing In China. It has broken
down the old spirit of exclusion to
foreign ideas and has brought about
a new conception of the world The
Nationalist government Is not disposed
toward favoring one religion or the
other, but every religion is tolerated"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17
Will Rogers
Says:

BEVERLY HILLS You been
reading about Comdr. Byrd's expedi-
tionP Well, he is starting soon. That
fellow looks like he makes the best
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Waltz Carnival Feature.

9 BALLSTON. Va. August 1.-THE
prize waltz will be the feature of the
Bslston Volunteer Fire Department
carnival tonight. which is being con-
tinued throughout the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17

w VIII, eFif5 At PUsi.Tc,

VIZ WILL. SILL AT PUBfrC hUcTTOK AT
r. sYe nE on Saturday. August ~. 1923
- 10 0 ciock . n. one model "a Marmon
fosrfnR car, Serial Nc 7220fas. left e8t1
- sor repairs and storage ~ Bsrner Young
- tie 18Th day Of April 1928. tor costs and
CHARGES MaTnlon Motors. Inc 1921 Con-
rect5fat g2s nw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17

ing to he mighty short of golf
courses before long. especially since
we started allowing the poor to play.
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WrIIlAM r.RxER pharn. u. IL

THE ELEVENTH QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
Of 3ne and e-fah per cent fiI7rsj on
tie e. series of 1928 preferred stock, and
sse ffth quarterly dividend IF one sDd
toree-eighthg per cent "a. on the izf<
EsFiss u 1927 preferred stock Of the Poto-
r.sc F5sctrlr Power Company have been
oscIsrsd payable September /. 1921. 70 pre-
fsrYed stockholders Of record on August
~ 1879 Books for f1e transfer of the
said preferred stock VII be closed from the
close Of business on August 70, 1879 70 toe
gpeglea o. 5GkIneaS on August %, 1929
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17
NEW ERA IS SEEN
IN SOUTH'S GROWTH
Or. Knapp Tells Public A.
fairs Institute Cheap Labor
It,ea Is Dangerous.
EV THOMAS 4. HENRY.
stat Corrrrpordfnt OF The Star,

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Va.
August i7.--Wlth the rapid develop
msnt OF a great horseshoe shaped
industrial belt from North Carolina
around tho Appala chan highlands into
Tennessee" the South is emerging into
a new era. Dr., Bradford *. Knapp
president Of Alabama Polytechnic In
s;itute. told tbs Institute Of Public
Affairs here this morning.
The infant rayon industry alone, h
said. already represents on investm nj
nf S100 600 600, while tho cotton in
dustry is represented by 1000 mills val
ucd at $1,000 100000 and employing
$4,000 persons. But Or. Knapp depre-
Gated advertising III" South AS the
home Of cheap labor"
No great civilization" h. said.
ever can b. built on cheap l3bor." but
only on education, sbility and intelli-
conce. The price Of labos. however, is
somewhat Influenced by living costs.
Or. Knapp pointed out. and will never
be quite so high in the South as IN
,e North