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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26
COMFORT IS GOAL
|. OF AUTO DESIGNER
Performance and Efficiency
Sought in New Models Be-
fore Appearance.

With the market fairly deluged with
new lines Of motor cars in virtually
every price field in which the industry
operates, trends that design will follow
during the next year are becoming in
creasingly well defined They show the
designer in the motor car field to be
dividing his genius among the varied
items of comfort, performance, eff
cheney and appearance instead of giving
most of his energy to the latter char
acteristic as In the past
These points are made by Rudolph
Jose, veteran local motor car dealer.
and member of the executive commit
tee OF the Washington Automotive
Trade Association.
Among the new lines introduced
this Summer" says Mr.. Jose. 1T is ap-
parent that while appearance has beer
generally improVed-strikingly improved
in many cases-this aspect of the auto
mobile has not been getting the de-
signing engineers entire attention.
Comfort. particularly, has been vitality
enhanced in virtually every car intro
duced"
On the side OF comfort, Mr. Jose
points to the attention that has re-
suited in the increase in the roominess
of the car, the widening of the rear
scat, the effort to make driving seats
adjustable. the introduction of form
fitting seats, the adoption of the fold
ing arm rest for rear seats. improved
scat springing. and the use OF seat
cushions that are adjustable to various
positions to suit the taste Of the car
user
Changes in spring suspension. the
adoption of longer and more flexible
springs, radical improvement in shock
absorbing devices and reduction of un-
sprung weight are four other factors
that he points to as generally con-
tributing to the greater comfort of to-
days car.
These improvements" he says. "en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26
CHECK ON SPARK PLUGS
URGED ON MOTORISTS
Should Be Kept Free Of Excess
Carbon and Oil Forma-
fions.

no automobile VIII operate With MAY
tr7ln7 efficiency unless the shark MUGS
function properly And al the best
spark plugs lose their fun effectiveness
after q seasons driving or approx
n1stely 10000 miles IT Is important that
the n1otorlst know how 10 properly care
for them during this time.
In the FIRST place, the spark plug gap
should be checked to make any neceg~
sary adjustment. Spark plugs viii not
neli*er their maximum spark unless the
sparkling points are properly placed
The spark gap should BE- set 0.020 10
@ 023 Cf IN inch
Spark plugs tn function properly
must be kept free u excess carbon and
oil formations.
Cleaning Is easily done Simply fill
ff1e lower part n the plug with alcohol
CT any Hguld metal polish and allow tn
t3an1 feT z few seconds TAKE z piece
q sire covered with one thickness 81
cloth ard rub the carbon from the in
Ru3afor. fnen R3pe clean and dry thor
otia1ly before replacing In the engine
Cleaning plug hi this way IN far bel.
Ter N1an taking II apart to clean Wi1en
Plug Is once taken apart thee il
great danger that Il Hill mt b. put 10.
pethef securely again WATCH Woule
tight THIS in turn causes loss oj
power
In cleaning the sparkling points uAs
emery cloth o. 4 knife
Ia cases where the eIectfOde Is badi,
worn away cleaning with emery clotE
il 81 no avail. Likewise when the insu
iajoF IL coated heavily the best ant
most economical remedy is 10 chang,
plugs since the coating cannot b,
cleaned III readily
When spark plugs are severely WoTi
loss ~ power Ii often evident and even
fusIlH missing ~ the engine viii ocelil
which IN turn produces the following
major troubles
/ Oh pumping, causing formation 0
carbon sfd sticky valves
: Poor starting and excessive dran
81 the battery
3 Poor running loss of power. espe
eisIls IN hills
Higher gasoline consumption
5 Larger engine repair expense
G Poor driving satisfaction,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26
Appeals to Woman Motorists.

PARIS. August 25--A device whereof"
one or more wheels of an automobile
can be lifted by means Of an auto
matte jack operated from the instru-
ment board has been invented by
Frenchman. and placed on the local
market. 1t is expected that one of its
greatest appeals will be TO woman
drivers. In case of fiat tire. the ope-
rator can raise the wheel by merely
pushing button To each Of the
wheels is adapted jack on the axle
II is a short steel cylinder the lower
part Of which, in tie running Of tha
car, is level with the Jack block and the
axle, so as not to decrease the road
clearance. In the cylinder there Is
double telescope piston allowing a reIa-
lively long stroke for the lifting plate
The lifting Is in two phases First. the
block Is brought down to the ground.
second. the wheel is lifted from the
ground The inventor OF this device is
Monsieur l.. Herman, 20 rue Balln.
Paris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26

nance the physical comfort of the lates;
cars. We are finding that mental COM
fort. too is being similarly improved.
Safety glass, not only in windshields,
but In all the windows of closed cars
in some lines is feature that is having
a wide appeal. Easier operating con-
trolls. among them a transmission in
which II is impossible to CRATE or clash
the gears in shifting. more precise
brakes. steering that Is effortless--ell
of these, in any fair appraisal of to-
days motor cars, must stand out as
vitality affecting the mental comfort
Of those who drive and ride in the
latest automobiles
The designer in every case is begir-
ming to learn that mental ease Is ire
mendously important in the popularity
OF his creation"
Two other items that MIR. Jose
believes reflect this recognition on the
designers part are the quest for Col
OF truly silent operating characteristics
and for one Of such chassis rightly
that the least sign of front-end in
stability is eliminated. New use of tbs
principles of pneuma tics, better insu-
lation Of various parts of the body and
chassis. more firm mooring of the bod;.'
anu the ueVeIOpment OF new ant
squeak materials are four important
forms in-which this quest for silenc@
fnds expression. In some instances. al
OF them are utilized in the construction
OF the car, he points out
With regard to greater stability
| throughout the front of the car, he de.
clares that the general use of deepei
frame members. more cross members
| and stronger reinforcements in tn;
dash has brought progress that is int
| pressive to every observer.
| Appearance is a characteristic tina
| no motor car can do without" says MI
Jose, but in addition to beauty. the de.
mand Of the car buyer is for physica
comfort and peace of mind The mo
tor car designer Is making every effor
within his power and resource to Great,
a car that has these characteristics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26

There is a Nationwide tendency on
the part Of the States 10 liberallze
speed limits and 10 fudge the reckless
ness Of the drive ca the facts In the
case, rather than on the mere question
Of oyerstepp.ng speed limit at the
time Of an accident
This statement was issued AT national
headquarters Of the American huton0~
bile Association. baGed upon a sur
vey Of speed limits In each Of the
40 States and the District of Columbia.
which shows that within the past three
years total of % States have elm
mated obsolete speed limits.
The national motoring body points
out that highway experts, lurists and
traff1c authorities throughout the cnIn~
try are coming to realize, after careful
investigation. that crowded conditions
caused By slow ~mo9ing traffic contribute
more 10 The appalling number of arcl~
dents IN the highways than the ef~
fciently handed automobile r1ortng at
fair rate Of speed.
Fever Accidents.
Move ~" seems to be The watch
word on the highways IN the open
country. end this. together with the
campaign ~ eliminate speed traps and
ROADSIDE courts. mas done much 10 ia
ciNtabe the movement Of tie eYeT~In~
crea8ing number 81 automobiles.
The A A. A. aays IL has been con-
! rlusiVeiy shown that the Etstes n4gigg
speed Il vs. that allow tue motofist 10
/ move on have contributed Jess 10 tbs
/ accident l3st than those with obsolete
| regulations
"A total Of 70 States have increased
/ the speed laws within the past three
/ years" according 10 fhe 4 a A.. and
/ highway authorities IN all of these com
m0nWealtas have been pleased with
the results attained hi moving trafflc
/ with safety THESE States are
Alabama. 80 ~ As miles. Arizona, ~
i to 35 miles, Connections, 80 miles Ia
proper and careful operation" Flofida
80 70 A. miles. Georgia. 30 10 40 miiea
/ Idaho 30 To IS miles Indiana - f.
40 miles, Iowa. IS 10 40 miles Ken
lucky 80 10 40 miles Maryland % 10
~ miles Michigan 81 miles 10 reason
eble ann proper. New Hampshire. 10 to
s. miles, hea Jersey. 30 to 80 Mules
North GaroIina, 30 To Al miles, North
Dakota, 80 " 81 miles. Oregon. so to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26
WIN MERIT BADGES.
$4,000 Boy Scouts Show Skill at
Il
Automobiling.

Since the establishment In 1911 of
the Boy Scout merit badge for auto
mobiling more than $4,000 members
OF the organization have won the right
to wear the insignia of this badge, an
automobile wheel. The first year, 1912,
Is Boy Scouts met the requirements
Last year 5,003 boys passed the require
ments and qualified for the insignia
For 1927 the number will be even great
err. To the end of 1927, 22,63l boys in
all had qualified.
To obtain merit badge in automo-
billing Scout must meet the following
requirements:
!. Demonstrate ability to start mo-
tor. explaining what precautions should
be taken.
and put on pneumatic
tires.
; Explain the principles OF construc-
ton and the functions of clutch 1.-TWO
types, carburetor, valves, magnetic
spark plug, diffcrential and two differ
ent types OF transmission, explaining
what special care each of these parts
requires and be able 10 explain three
differences between two and a four
cycle motor
4. Demonstrate how TO put out burn
ing gasoline or oil.
s Pass an examination equivalent to
that required for license to operate
an automobile in the community in
which he lives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26
NOTABLE SPEED RECORD.
Woman Crosses Continent in
Days, 4 Hours, 90 Minutes.

A remarkable automobile speed record
was made in run from New York CITY
to Oakland, Calf. by Mrs LAVA M.
Willard. prominent society woman of
New York. Driving privately owned
car of standard design. she negotiated
the 1924 miles in a total elapsed time
Of $ days. hours and 26 minutes.
So far as records are concerned, this is
the first known attempt upon the part
Of q woman to establish coast-to-coaSt
speed record.
Mrs. Willard left New York City at
5 IS am, Eastern Standard Time. Tues
day. August Z. and arrived in Oakland
at Ash am, Western Time, Sunday,
August IL. The route driven by Mrs.
Willard was through Newark, Harris
burg. Pittsburgh. Fort Wayne. South
Bend. Joliet, Davenport. Dcs MoincS.
Omaha Cheyenne Salt Lake City, Reno.
Sacramento and then to Oakland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26
Inspect Salesrooms.
spccial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
FREDERICK. Md. August 25.-Be-
fore converting for their monthly din
ner and meeting at Braddock Heights
members of the local Automobile Deal
ers' Association visited the garages and
salesrooms of all members.
1t is planned to follow this procedure
each month. for the purpose of giving
members an opportunity to inspect the
plants and methods of the variou:
firms. At the business sessions, which
follow the monthly inspection. dealers
will exchange views of methods of i'm
provement and other business matters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26
Fatalities
naF fN0n0n

The associations survey reveals that
OF the average 81 persons killed each
day by automobiles throughout the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26

United States last year. slightly more
than II per cent are killed between 5
and 6 o'clock In the afternoon This
Is attributed to the fact that motorists
are usually more fatigued at that hour
and In a greater hurry to get from their
work to their homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26

Auto Bodies, Radiators. Tenders
Repaired; also New Radiators
Harrison radiators and cores in stock
Wittsatts, 1909 14th North 7177
Also $40 18th. n Block Below Ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-26

The town Of Montelimar. France
averages 200 arrests OF specders day
One reason for this Is that the legal
speed is seven miles an hour, and, sec
Ondiy, the law is enforced
Evening star., 1928-05-17

IN connection with the fatal shooting of
her husband In their home here Novem-
Der 3. 1927,
The jury had been locked up during
the nieht because of It's inability to
reach a verdict When bailoting was
resumed this morning. however, the
acquittal quickly resulted, and judge
Robert Moss. before whom the trial was
held, commended the body on its deci-
sion.
The case was brought here on a
change of venue from Prince Georges
County. Mrs Hartley and her daugh-
ter Doris, II years old. testified yeSter-
a struggle for possession of revolver
between Mrs Hartley and the husband
Evening star., 1928-05-17
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON D G. THURSDAY

charter member of the Young Women's
Christian Association and belonged to
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church
She leaves a son, George Hayes Had
lev OF Chicago, and two daughters, Miss
Clara B. Hadley and Miss Mary L. Had
ley Of this city
Funeral services will be conducted at
the residence tomorrow afternoon at
80 o'clock. Rev. M. r. Lowell, pastor
of the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church. will officiate. Interment will be
in Arlington Cemetery.
Evening star., 1928-05-17
MRS. S. n. HADLEY DIES
AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS
Widow of Interior Department Of
fetal to Be Buried Tomor-
row Afternoon.

Mrs. Susan Hayes Hadley, 80 years
old. long resident of this city, died at
her home. 1890 Harvard street, yester-
day after long illness.
Mrs. Hadlev was the widow Of Amos
Hadley, Union Army veteran and for
many years chief of division in the
Interior Department and at one time
acting chief clerk there. She was o
Evening star., 1928-05-17

Use the 12-page section in today's Times in
shopping items you want
Please carry small packages, for our delivery
will be taxed to capacity
Keep to the right in aisles and on stairways, to
prevent confusion.
Street cars of the Capital Traction CO. and the
Washington Railway & Electric Co. transfer or
run direct to and 9TH Streets.
Evening star., 1928-05-17
YRS. HARTLEY FREED
IN HUSBANDS DEATH
Annapolis Judge Commends Yer.
dict of Jury in Case of
Bladenshurg Woman,

srecsal Dlspatch 10 rhe Star,
ANNAPOLIS. Md. May iT.~Not
guilty was the verdict this morning in
the case OF Mrs Sarah Marie Hartley of
Bla0ensburg, Nd, charged with murder
Evening star., 1928-05-17
PLANS HOP TO BoGoTA.
Chief of Colombia Air Force to Fol-
low Lindy's Route.

NEW YORK, May II CF1.--Lieut. Col
Camilo DaZa, head of the army air
force of Colombia. arrived today to fly
from Mitchell Field to Bogota. Colombia
over the route taken by Col. Charles A.
Lindbergh on his goodwill fight.
Col. Daza expects to hop off before
June in a Swiss plane with Gnome
motor.
Evening star., 1928-05-17

Shoes with wooden soles are still pop
ular In Belgium, although outside Of
Holland the all-modern shoe is seldom
seen.
Evening star., 1928-05-17
FRANCE JAlLS SPANIARDS.
Anarchists Given six Months for
Returning After Plot on Alfonso.

LYON, France, May II R.-Two
Spanish anarchists, Ascaso and Durutti.
we're each sentenced TO serve six
months in prison today for returning
to France after being expelled
The men were arrested last July for
plotting against King Alfonso of Spain
when he visited Paris in 1926.
Evening star., 1928-05-17
THREE SLAIN IN RIOT.
Mexican Agrarian Groups Fight
Over Differences.

~A IN- ~11N~1'
MEXICO CITY. May II PJ.--Dis-
patches from Espinazo. State Of Nuevo
Leon, today said differences between
two agrarian groups had resulted IN a
clash in which Tomas $3.50, agrarian
leader. was killed. Jesus Garcia. who
did the killing, was later knitted to death
By agrarians from Bajan. as was Alta
naslo C1arciz.
A Federal detacfn7enC vas fusred
from Saltillo and captured six ring
leaders, restoring order
Evening star., 1928-05-17

The largest crane In the world Is at
the Philadelphia Navy Yard 1t can lift
$50 tons and is 230 feet in height.
Evening star., 1928-05-17
FORMER POLITICIAN DIES.

Harry BaIdrldge, Omaha lawyer,
Succumbs in Florida.
MIAMI, Fla. May II Op.--Howard
Baldridge, formerly Republican national
committeeman and business man and
attorney of Omaha. Nehr., died at his
Winter residence here yesterday from a
heart attack.
He was brother of Thomas J. Bald
ridge, attorney general of Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1928-05-17

Data from the Pennsylvania depart
ment Of health shows that since the six
teenth century the average span of lif'
has been increased from 81 to SO years
Evening star., 1928-05-17

In their new home, at Bladenshurg, Her
husband was drinking and threatened
TO shoot her, Mrs. Hartley said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-10
SHERIFF's SALE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF CAMERON

Notice Is hereby given that by viz
tue Of certain order of sale issued
out Of the Honorable District Court
Of Cameron county, on 18th day OF
August, 1928, by John r.. Seaman,
clerk Of said court, for the sum Of
three thousand eighty-four and
64-100 (S~S,OS4.64l dollars and three
hundred eight and 46-100 ($30S.46)
dollars and costs Of suit, under q
judgment, in favor of the AL Parker
Securities Company. in a certain
cause in said court, No. TIT and
styled: The AL Parker Securities
Company w. z. ". Foister, pl$ced IN
my hands for service, l, Mrs. Pin
kie Vann, as sheriff OF Cameron
county, county, Texas, did on the
3Oth day Of August. 1928, levy on
certain real estate, situated In Cam
eron county, Texas described al fol-
lows, to-wit:
The north twenty acres Of block
number thirteen (l3) out Of what Ia
known as the Cantu Tract, Cameron
County Development Company's SUBJ
division Of land in the La Feria
Grant in Cameron county, Texas,
and levied upon as the property OF
z. V. Foister. and that on the first
Tuesday in October. 1928. the same
being the second day OF said month,
ut the court house door Of Cameron
county. in the city of Brownsville.
Texas, between the hours Of 10 a.. m.
and 4 p. m, by virtue OF said levy
and said order Of sale l will sell said
above described real estate at public
vendue, for cash "a the highest bid
der. ~ the property Of said defen-
dnnt.
And in compliance with law. / give
this notice by publication, in the
English language. once "a week for
three consecutive weeks immediately
preceding said day Of sale, in the
Brownsville Herald. a newspaper pub
lished in Cameron county.
Witness my hand. this 30th day
Of August, 1928.
MRS. PINKIE VANN,
Sheriff, Cameron County. Texas.
BY X. c. BRYSON, Deputy.
Q-2-l0-17-0f-2107
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-10

passed by che City Commission OF
the City of Brownsville on June TN,
1927, which ordinance an one provld-
INK for the issuance or ~assignnbln
certificates OK ng essnert declaring
and evldeneing assessments made
against abukting property and its
ownerB and railroads or street
railroads and their owners for "a por-
tion Of the cosk Of street improve
ments upon streets and ether high
ways Or portions thereof i'm che City
of Brownsville, and prescribing the
provisions or such certificates and
providing that paymenss made there
On may BE- made 10 The City Tax
Collector and further prescribing
the duties OF the Ctr Tax Collec-
tor and the City treasurer with
reference 10 money 50 neid.
VIZ
That any and ell aums payable
upon any assessment herein made
or any certificates sEidencing the
same. may he paid 20 the Tar Col
lector Of the City Of brownsville "a
provided In and authorized BY said or
dinnnce OK June 7th, 1927. described
i'm the preceding paragraph hereof
and the duties Of the City TAI Col.
lector and the City Treasurer with
reference 90 any and MI such pay
mcnts shall be those prescribed iD
said ordinance.
Finally Passed and Approved this
nth day Of August, 1928
fSEALl IA. Nv. COLE. Mayer
City Of Brownsville, Texas
ATTEST.
"A. II. Mundny. City Secretary
g-I0-17-2t-3l36
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-10

petition IL embraced an application
for authority for the issuance Of the
notes Of such district when organ
lied, 70 the maximum amount per-
mitted BY law, based upon the sum
Of 500, 100000 estimated and proposed
cost of the improvements TO be made
IN said District, namely: mi irriga-
tion system therein.
And, the Court, after examining
said petition and finding that same is
In due and legal form and IL signed
BY a majority in number Of the hold
ers of title 10 the lands situated
within the proposed district and rep
~resenting q majority In value Of the
lands therein. as indicated by the
County tax rolls, and that said petit
tion sets forth q necessity, pubisc
utility, feasibility and a benefit to
the lands included in said district,
and the proposed boundaries Of said
District and designafes q name for
such District, to-wit: Cameron
County Water Improvement District
Number Twelve" which includes the
name Of Cameron County, is Of the
opinion that same should be set down
for hearing.
IL is, therefore, now here by the
Court ordered that said petition be,
and the same is, set for hearing be-
fore this Court at a Special Session
Of this Court 20 be held at the County
Court House in the City of Browns
vile, in Cameron County, Texas, on
the 22nd day OF Sept, "A. ID. 1928. at
which time and place any person
whose lands are included in and
would be affected by the creation Of
said district may appear before this
Court and contest the creation Of
said District, or contend for the crea-
ton Of said district, and may Of
fer testimony to show that said dis
trict Is or is not necessary and
would or would not be Of any public
utility, and that the creation Of such
district would or would not BE- feas-
lille or practicable, and at which time
and place this Court will adjudge and
determine all contests and objections
to the creation of said district, and
all matters pertaining TO the same.
And, it is further ordered that the
Clerk Of this Court forthwith issue
due notice Of said hearing, and that
same be posted and published BY
the Sheriff of Cameron County. Tex
as, as required by law.
You are further commanded 10
cause to be published said notice IN
= newspaper Of general circulation
in Cameron County. Texas. one time
md az least five days prior to the
date Of such hearing, viz: September
22nd, 1928.
HEREIN FAIL NOT, but make due
return Of a true copy Of this notice
10 the Clerk Of the County Commits
sioners' Court of Cameron County.
Texas, on or before the said 22nd day
Of Sept, A. D. 1923. showing the time
when and the places where such Z
tice was posted and published.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said
Court At office in Brownsville. Tex
as, the 4th day OF Sept, A. ID. 1928.
tSEAL) III. ID. SEAC0
Clerk Of the County Court, and Ex-
otficic Clerk Of the County Commits
sioners' Court OF Cameron County.
Texas.
9-l0-1t-3142
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-10

Blocks 10l, 201 and 301 Of Indiana
Subdivision in Espiritu Santo Grant,
Cameron County. Texas, and levied
upon ~ the property Of J. ID. Pound
and vi JRrdin immigration Co., and
that on the first Tuesday in October,
1928, the same being the End day Of
said month. at the Court House door.
OF Cameron County, in the City Oh
Brownsville, Texas, between the hours
Of 10 q. m, and 4 p. M, by virtue Of
said levy and said order Of sale / will
sell said above described Real Estate
at public vendue, for cash to the
highest bidder as the property Of
said defendants.
And in compliance with law, I give
this notice by publication. in the
English language. onee a week for
three consecutive weeks immediately
preceding said day OF sale, In the
Brownsville Herald, q newspaper pub
lished in Cameron County.
Witness my hand, this Goth day OF
August, 1923.
MRS. PINKIE VANN,
Sheriff, Cameron County, Texas.
BY H. G. Bryson, Deputy.
9-3-10-I7-3t-3122