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Evening star., 1928-12-09

Do you know that you drive your
car or truck by instinct? You do, for
engineers of the Bureau OF Public Roads
have been watching you. They have
made observations to see how far from
the edge of the pavement you drive
and what you do at curves and on down
grades.
Having marked off pavements into
one-foot sections, the engineers, by
watching the right rear wheels of pass
ing vehicles, find that on straight and
level roads of various widths from IA
to "a feet with shoulders in fair con-
dition, passenger car drivers habitually
maintain a distance of from 11a to
feet between the outer wheel and the
edge of the pavement. Truck drivers
operate somewhat nearer the edge, but
prefer not to approach closer than 112
feet. Drivers will sacrifice clearance
between their own and passing vehicles
rather than drive closer to the edge
than they instinctlvely feel is safe.
The bureaus observations indicate
that pavements less than 18 feet wide
are decidedly too narrow, since they
provide no clearance for passenger cars
or trucks operating in the usual paths.
While the l8-foot width is apparently
great enough for passenger cars in two
lane traffic, it is not quite wide enough
for trucks. The 20-foot width gives
ample clearance for trucks and is not
excessive for automobiles.
In moving downhill on light grades
traffic moves slightly toward the center
of the road. Light down grades do not
suggest reduction of speed, hence traffc
takes the precaution of moving slightly
away from the edge of the pavement.
No such tendency was observed on
heavy grades where the speed Is re-
duced and the instructive fear of the
pavements edge is lessened.
In rounding horizontal curves traffic
In general shifts toward the inside edge,
but the trucks shift their courses toward
the inside Of the curce less than pas
senger vehicles. Under all circum-
stances truck drivers are found to ad-
here more closely to the edges of the
pavement than operators Of passenger
vehicles.
Traffic moving on the outside of the
curve shifts It's course farther in the
direction of the inside than traffic NOV
ing in the opposite direction. which is
limited in its choice of course by the
proximity of the edge of the pavement.
Unless, therefore, the pavement Is
widened on the curves the normal
straight road clearance between the two
lines of vehicles Is reduced.
The used width Of a pavement may
frequently be considerably less than its
apparent width, the observations dis
closed. On straight roads. as well as on
curves, the outer foot of the surfaced
Evening star., 1928-12-09
Automobile Thefts
Still Rated Among
''Big Three" Crimes

Stealing automobiles continues to
be one of the big three" crimes of
the Nation, as evidenced by the fact
that the number of prisoners in the
Federal prisons for this offense
closely trails bootlegging and dope
peddling.
This statement is made by the
American Automobile Association,
which sponsored the national motor
vehicle theft law, making the in
terstate movement of stolen cars
Federal offense, and has consistent
ly supported the measure.
The national motoring body says a
total of 1896, out of total of 1924
in the prison family" on June 30
1923, were "up" for violation OF the
motor vehicle theft law.
Violations of the prohibition law
numbered $3.50, and the next larg-
est number of the big three" were
violators of the anti-narcotic law,
numbering 1896.
Evening star., 1928-12-09
Village in France
Claims Record for
Auto Proportion
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
AUNAC, France-This little village
of 352 inhabitants, with SO automobiles
owned within the limits of the munich
pality, claims the world record for the
number of cars in relation to popula-
tion-1 in 9.
Situated in the Charente Inferieure,
in the vicinity of the far-famed distil-
leries responsible for the "Three Star
Hennesy" brandy, it is very wet, boast
ing of no less than cafes-1 in so.
Send that to the United States" the
mayor told a newspaper man recently;
lit will give them something to worry
about" Perhaps the mayor forgets that
New York claims one automobile per
six inhabitants.
Evening star., 1928-12-09
SLOW IN PAYING TAX.

Less Inan Thlrd or Baltimore Auto
Owners Are Paid Up.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, December 8.-Of the
owners of approximately 100000 auto
mobiles in Baltimore. only 80 per cent
have paid their taxes for 1923. accord
ing to William A. Codd, deputy man
ager of the bureau of receipts.
Men and women have been standing
in line before the cashiers window in
the bureau all the week since the OPEN
ing of the sale of 1929 auto vehicle
licenses.
Under the law, the state commissioner
of motor vehicles Is not permitted to
issue tags unless the bureau Of receipts
certifies that the owners Of the cars
have paid their city taxes.
Evening star., 1928-12-09
Motorists in Need of 2O-Foot Road,
Engineers Show by Interesting Tests

section is sometimes totally ineffective
because of bad shoulder. A closely
set guard rail, steep crown, bad
gutter, or an uneven, bumpy condition
of the surface near the edge will cause
the driver instinctively to seek the CEN
ter of the road. In one case 24-foot
pavement was found to have an effective
width of not more than 20 feet because
of the abutments of an overhead rail-
road bridge which were crowded close
to the edge of the pavement.
Smooth, white concrete shoulders at
the edge of black surface seem to
lure the traffic toward the side. Center
lines on straight roads, as well as on
curves. exert marked separatory in
f1uence.
Motorists contributed $725,555,812 OF
the nations tax bill during the calen-
dar wear of 1927,
Evening star., 1928-12-09
Attends Traffic Council.

Mr.. Harland attended a meet
ing of the Traffic Council Friday
night in the Mills Building. The
subject of the National Municipal
Ordinance was taken up at length.
The Washington times., 1928-06-29

EYE s,T- NV 1914. Apt. l1--Clean. cool.
next to bath: hot water cleo: gentleman.
The Washington times., 1928-06-29

Z ST M W. l322---Cool airy front rms;
with running water cleo: excellent maid
service: twin reds il desired. Reasonable.
The Washington times., 1928-06-29
7oDe7 in an Automobile Selected Classified For Sale Co
Rentals
RnARn AMI RnnM

18th N. W.. I310--Attractive. large, cool
rooms: LIST class home; cooked meals II
desired: spec. summer rates Dec. 2449
ND AVE. N. e., 32S-Extra large room
for girls: also single, excellent meals
PARK RID. NJ w, 1363--Nfce, large, light
ad-fl. front: suitable for 2: unusual meals.
14TH 5ST NJ W. 56O4-2d-floor front
room with board, Just off 18th and Ken
nedy: men preferred. reas. Earage. Ga 2o:s1
21ST ST! N. W. 1925. near Dupont Cir
Two modern rooms with single beds, 5.sO
mo-, incl meals. The freshest vegetables
and choicest meats are served. y. 9eO4.
The Washington times., 1928-06-29
FURNISHED ROOMS

A sT. N. E.. l436--Large rms. adjoining
bath, $15 mo-. wks.; gent. Lin: 0191-9
DUPONT CIRCLE. 1886 10TH n. W.
water: phone: SIS mo-: large room, $50.
IA. CAP ST 3o5-2 large second floor
rnnna ard nnrth Ink S36 mouth.
The Washington times., 1928-06-29

ST. N W.. y00--Iarge third-floor front
room suitable for two
The Washington times., 1928-06-29
IS
SAL.ESRQQMIS

Go to the most convenient
and courteous salesman
viii gladly demonstrate the
car you select,
"a small deposit will re-
serve any car.
COME EARLY
Your neigl1bor knows the
extra value offered during
$3.50 rmIne
The Washington times., 1928-06-29

ST NJ w. 1919 (centraD Single ana
double rooms newly papered. running
water in rooms: reasonable.
The Washington times., 1928-06-29
SUBURBAN ROOMS

CHILDREN BOARDED
Careful, motherly attention: price rea.
eonable: Investigation invited. Phone west
River 21S.F-14 Mrz VI. Leatherbury
Shadyslde. Md
The Washington times., 1928-10-25


This serial story, which Is fast
paced in its action and in its kalei-
doscopic shifting of scenes, plunges
the reader into gang meeting in
the tough section of New York
city. There big silk robbery is be-
ing planned, and the hero Of the tale.
young Eddie ]Regan. Is accorded the
.honon of engineering the hoid-up.
But singular series Of circum-
stances swiftly sends Regan to Vir-
ginia and there, under dramatic and
unusual conditions, he meets pretty
Marian Thorndike, daughter OF q
Southern aristocrat.
True love finds a way despite the
difference between Blue Blood and
Red, 20. but just when 1t looks as
though their romance was about to
culmfnate in a. trip to the altar, the
Tenth Avenue gang trace Regain to
Virginia; and the handsome gang
girl. Bernice Veressi comes back
upon the scene.
What happens thereafter Is swift
and exciting. 1t would only spoil
your enjoyment of Blue Blood and
Red to even hint at the situations
and climaxes. You'll have to read II
yourself, SO watch for the opening
instaIment on Monday.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
GYPSY DOCTOR
FLEES PEN
InternalIenal News seryIee

ImGermn tt0na1 NEWS SeFyleD
CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-Posses under
the direction Of Deputy Warden
Frank. Kness were securing the
countrywide early TO-DAY, in search
Of George Alverson. 20. known as the
Gypsy Doctor whose escape from
the penitentiary at Statesville was
discovered at the II p. m. checknp.
Alverson, who had recently been
made a trusty, after serving eight
years OF a life sentence for the muir
der OF Lawrence Al Glugston. at
Bushnell. Ill, in August, 1919. had
been involved in a clandestine love
affair with Mrs. Clugston.
The widow was sentenced to IA
years, but was recently paroled. 1t
is the belief of the police that Mrs.
cIugston aided in Alverson's escape,
according to a description furnished
them by a Joliet druggist, who re-
ported seeing an elderly man wear.
ing a prison cap enter an automobile
occupied by woman and two men.
Holding to the theory that Mrs.
Clugston. who is 40 years old, aided
in Alverson's escape, authorities are
marveling at the hypnotic power
which the elderly man seems to ex-
ert over the woman. For at the
trial, Alverson attempted to shift all
responsibility for the crime onto her
shoulders. Yet she remained loyal
to him and insisted that he was an
honorable man."
Un1urnished apartments for rent ran
he renfad easily fr0m the Tor Rent
columns ~ today's Classified ads.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Little Green Capsules Bring Freedom
From Rheumatic Pains and Agony

/ tie green capsule" know from coast
to coast as AlIenrhu Number 2.
These little green capsules go
after the swelling and the pain in
the right way-the Knockout way.
One tiny capsule each hour for the
first 10 hours; then continue as di-
rected until every little twinge and
every bit OF tenderness is gone.
Just ask fo- Allenrhu Number p
Substitutes and limitations may be
offered you but remember. it's the
little green capsule" that is turning
the trick and bringing joy to thou.
sands OF Rheumatic. sufferers. so in.
sist on Allenrhu No. 2.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
District Is Involved
In $4,000 Injury Suit

Charging that she was seriously
injured when street car in which
she was riding collided with a
tractor owned by the District
government, Alpha v. Triplett, 500
Raleigh PI s. E., flied suit for
$40 ,00O damages against the Wash.
sington Railway Electric Company
and the District of Columbia In
Circuit Court yesterday.
The accident is alleged to have
occurred on Nichols Avenue be-
tween /. AMI M Streets Southeast.
Attorneys Newmyer and King
appear for the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25

i
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The Washington times., 1928-10-25
THE BEST WAY
TO WHITEN TEETH

single application of Phillips
Dental Magnesia Toothpaste VII
bring glistening, white teeth and a
sweet breath.
Prove it at our expense. Write
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The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Passenger Plane
Here AS AID Medium

A 12-passenger Ford all.metal.tri-
motor, piloted by Capt. Frank M.
Hawkes.. noted English aviator, was
flown to Hoover Field last night.
The plane is owned by the Texas
Company and is used as an adver.
Using medium throughout the coun.
try. The plane is from Baltimore
and is en- route to Roanoke, Va.
Captain Hawkes. took up several
prominent Government officials. He
will leave for Roanoke today.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25

UnGurmished apartments for rent ran
be Ventad easily frOm the Tor Rent
columns ~ t0day'a Classified ads.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Dempsey's Sister WEEDS
Beck. Vaudeville Actor

Los ANGELES, Calf, Oct. %.
Danny Beck. vaudeville actor,
and Elsie Dempsey. sister OF the
former heavyweight champion, are
today honeymooning in Utah, &C.
cording to word received by friends
of the couple here.
They will come to Los Angeles
In about a month. at the conclu.
sion of Beck's vaudeville tour. The
bride has played in pictures and
on the San Francisco stage.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Shrubbery in Streets
Called Traffic Menace

Life IL endangered by rows OF
hedges In the center OF Maryland
Avenue between Ninth and
Fifteenth streets Northeast. in the
opinion Of q. M. Koockogey. presi-
dent and other members Of the
FrlnlAad Citizens Association.
Col. II. S. Grant, III. in charge
OF public sbuiidings and parks,
today considered q letter from
Koockogey CHASING the shrubbery
as menace to traffic.
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Peoples Drug Stores Offer 5
Day Trial On Money
Back Basis

Men and women who were bent
nearly double-whose joints We're
swollen and inflaTned-whose very
existence was just one continuous
torturing trial have watched with
wonder their return to physical fit
ness and felt the glorious relief of 4
body free from aches and pains sim
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
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The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Holy Name Society
TO Hold Vespc Service

A sermon win Be preached ny tns
Very Rev. Ignatlua smith, q tne
Dominican HOUSE 81 st9ales. e
vesoer service TO 81 he'd Dy tns
wa shington sernon of he Holy
Name sociaty Sd nssht 8
o'clock il the crypt 6 The Shrine
of the Immaculate Corss i'EiOh n
the Catholic Unlperslty
Music win Be provided by sne
university choir
The Washington times., 1928-10-25
Blue Blood and Red
Unusual Romance

One Of the most unusual you've read-as
timely very second and absolutely in It's idea and
developments Robert Shannon Terrys smashing MT
blue Blood and Red which will in the Washington
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06
SATURDAY IS
TACDAYH HERE
Brownsville to Join
Valley In Raising
Hospital Funds

The first annual Hospital tag day.
is to be held Saturday in every city
in the Valley in an effort to raise
funds necessary for the maintenance
Of the Valley Baptist hospital at Har-
lingen.
Members Of the Women's auxiliary
Of the Valley Baptist association are
sponsoring the move in order to aid
the board Of directors Of the hos
pital in paying off an indebtedness OF
$27,4 400. Mrs. r. j.. Glow says the
Brownsville organization will carry
on an intensive drive for funds during
the day.
An appeal has been made 10 all
residents Of the Valley TO aid in
making the tag day a success.
Upon final construction Of the hos
pital, a debt of $4,000 was incurred.
according to a statement issued BY
the woman's auxiliary who are stag.
ing the fund drive.
Aside from the payment Of the
debt incurred with the construction
Of the hospital. the institution is now
in need Of additional equipment for
the hospital proper and n nurses
home. The building, which is now
three years old, is badly in need Of
paint and minor repairs.
In the purchase Of tags. people
have been asked 70 contribute a.
much as they feel possible in order
that the necessary funds might be
raised.
This hospital Is the only Baptist
institution south Of Houston and San
Marcos and it stands as the consum-
nation of a dream Of the pioneer
Baptist settlers Of the Valley.
The hospital has paid its operating
expenses nearly every month since
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06
WALES TRAILS
ArKlCAN GAInE
Prince q Little
brother on Quest or
Lions, Tigers

LONDON, Sept. 6.-tR)-The prince
of Wales and his younger brother,
the duke OF G~loucesIer, are salnng
IRON Marseilles tonight to hunt big
game in Africa and to spread i'm
rerlal good will.
For. Gays the two adventurous and
popular sons Of King George have
Deen busy packing for the trip while
me newspapers OF London have been
carrying accounts and pictures Of the
regions and the black people they
Will see.
Sailing from Marseilles the prince
and his brother will 60 to Alexandria
and then to Cairo and from there by
motor to Ismailiya on the Suez lanai
Here the British India steamer Nadia
will embark them for Mombassa, and
there they will entrain for the in
terror OF Kenya.
Their baggage includes many fine
sporting fire arms, and many an I'M
couth beast now roaming the native
wilds is destined to fall before the
aim Of the imperial hunters before
Christmas finds them ready 70 return
with the trophies Of the chase.
The trip Tor the prince Of Wales
holds heavy burdens Of official duties
He IL bursting with speeches, pre-
pared for reviews and inspections and
ready with the smiles that have
| spread his popularity widely.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06
Rail Wreck Kills
Two T~rainrnen In
South Carolina

COLUMBIA. S. c., Sept. 6.-tA9-
Two trainmen were killed when a
locomotive Of d passenger train
plunged into an unreported wash
out near here last night. Twenty
five passengers were marooned all
night.
Engineer ID. b. Poore and Fire.
man J. r. Rataree were killed. j. r.
Glenn. a trainman. is missing.
Passengers on the train huddled
into the one passenger coach which
did not leave the track and remain
ed all night awaiting help while
Conductor Eskew made his way
through the storm to a railroad
some miles distant. Relief cars
were sent over the railroad to the
scene. II was daylight before the
passenger were removed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06

Csc COmbed Cotton
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Sent. G.
R=Improve business methods an
piled BY the farmers themselves are
needed BY the agricultural industry.
William Nj. Jardine, secretary 81
agriculture believes.
There is no farm problem IN the
generally accepted sense and there
Is no farm revolt on now the seq
rotary said in an interview here last
night. "The whole thing sums up 10
a need Of better business methods in
marketing agricultural products
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06
CONFEDERATE NAVY MAN DIES

ST. AUGUSTINE. Fla, Sept. 6.-tR,
Admiral A. G. Wright. ga, member
Of the fast thinning ranks Of the
men who saw service in the confed-
crate navy during the war between
the states, and who had devoted years
to the records OF that branch or the
confederate service, died here yester-
day. He formerly was a municipal
Judge in Jacksonville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06

AUSTIN. Tex. Sept. 6.-F-In-
PRODUCTION IN the 41st legislature Of
a bill which would require payment
Of an occupation tax BY all stores
ard selling systems whose owner
ship Il not local but controlled BY
IN owner in aonther city. is being
considered by representative w. r.
Williams. Austin. he said today.
Such a measure would affect
chain stores which are not locally
owned and itinsrant peddlers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06
Lights Attract Bugs
For Fisl to Feed On

CISCO. Tex. Sept. 6.-(F-The
state fish hatchery department has
installed a unique system OF feed
ing fish in its IL ponds near the
Cisco dem.
Electric lights have been placed
two feet above the water so as to
attract grasshoppers. crickets and
other insects. enormous numbers az
which fall into the water and are
devoured BY the fish. Many game
fish jump out Of the water ana nab
the insects as they fly near the
surface.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06
Today's Radio Features

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s:s0-12 noon-varied musical program.
12-Weather forecast.
1:004:0O-Associated Press dispatches and Valley news from The
Brownsville Herald. Stat ions request program inter-
spersed.
6:00-T:00-Music and specials.
7:00-S:00-Spanish program.
S:0O-9:O0-Special studio program.
9:0010:O0-L o. +. program. Miss Katherine Morley, vocalist;
James Bell, pianist; Tom Barber, songs and guitar
numbers; and special items. Lodges all over the VAL
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KRGY-HarHngen Music Co.
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7:O0s:00-Dick and the Edinburg Review.
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1890 p. m-Weathe forecast.
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6:00-6:45-Associated Press dispatches and Valley news from The
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6:45-9:00-Specials.
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it has been open for business and
besides has paid for many pieces Of
equipment. interest on local debt and
done about $4,000 worth OF chastity
work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-06
URGE SUPPORT OF HOSPITAL

SAN BENITO, Sept. 6.-An appeal
to members Of the Kiwanis club to
support the Valley Baptist hospital
in the tag day which is to be con
Quoted Saturday Of this week was
made here Wednesday before the San
Benito Kiwanis club by Mrs. Frank
Robertson, member Of the commit
tee.
At the meeting Rev. A. J. Aubrey.
pastor Of the Emmanuel Baptist
church here, spoke on the meaning
Of service.
Miss Ianthe Demaree sang two
solos, accompanied by Mrs. Taylor.