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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01

ut has been known for some time
that machines or parts of machines
which are capable of safely supporting
load once are not necessarily able to
support 1t without breaking If the load
Is repeated large number of times.
This type Of failure Of materials Is
called failure by fatigue.
"A concrete pavement Is flat block
or slab of concrete resting on more
or less resilient support of earth. Loaded
trucks or other vehicles bend the con-
crete downward under the wheel. 1t
has been ascertained by actual tests that
the concrete little ahead and little
ward at the same time. A moving load
on wheels must therefore cause slight
waves in the concrete as 1t progresses.
This bending produces a reversal of
stress. which renders the concrete even
more liable to fracture by fatigue.
Machine Is Used.
ut is obvious, therefore. that con-
crete road should be designed and Con-
structed so as to be not merely strong
enough to support safely the heaviest
truck load which is expected to come
upon it, but to withstand for long
time the large number of repetitions of
such loads that inevitably come from
our increasing traffic"
A machine that Stimulates practical
conditions is used by the engineers in
making their experiments. The APP
paratus will bend concrete beam a
tiny fraction of an inch, duplicating the
effect of loaded vehicle on a road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
DRIVERS REMINDED
OF COLLISION RULE
Identity Must Be Given Even if
No Damage Results to Either
Automobile.

Observations of the conduct of many
motorists involved in minor collisions
indicates indifference to, or ignorance
OF, one Of the most vital features OF
the local traffic regulations; namely
that regardless of the inconsequential
nature of the accident it is required that
both parties stop and exchange names
and addresses
Expressing the belief that ignorance
of this provision of the regulations Is
responsible for the practice of many
motorists to leave the scene of accidents
without giving their names, Oscar Cool
lean, director of the Washington Auto
motive Trade Association, points cut
that the car owner is likely to find
himself. unwittingly, in trouble. The
penalty for this provision, he declares,
is very rigorous.
The fact that no damage Is Zone TO
either car involved In such collision
tempts many persons to proceed on
their way without identifying them
selves" says Mr. Coolican. THE law,
however. Is directed explicitly against
this practice. It is terse, succinct and
clear beyond the slightest misunder-
standing. It reads:
I'm case you are involved In an acct
dent, no matter how slight, always stop
and give your name, address, and per-
NIT number 10 some one at the scene
Failure to do so will result In lleavy
sentence and loss of drivers permit
obviously, the motorist who falls TO
obey this provision Of the regulations
laws himself open to serious charge
on the part of the other participant In
the rnishap"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
CONCRETE TESTED
FOR DURABILITY
Experiments Being Made at
Cornell School OF Civil
Engineering.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ITHACA. N Y.-Tests to determine
the durability and strength of concrete,
with particular reference to its use in
highway construction, are being made
at the Cornell University School of Civil
Engineering.
The viewpoint of the entire investi-
CATION, says H. H. Scoield, professor
of materials at the school, is that of
practical service value in the production
Of concrete roads Shape and size of
the slab. placement of steel reinforce
ment and other factors that enter into
economic road construction are being
considered.
Recent Improvements.
1.-The concrete pavement as it exists
today is not accidental nor the result of
haphazard methods" says Prof Scof1eld.
Extensive Investigations have been and
are now being made of all conditions
and circumstances influencing not only
the riding qualities of the surface, but
also the durability, strength and other
qualities that affect the value of a road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
Tunnels i'm Coast
City Prove Useful
for Pedestrians.

Completion of IS pedestrian tun-
nels in Los Angeles, with others I'M
der construction, is proving prac-
teal and economical means of safe
guarding pedestrians and especially
school children, 1t is announced
by the Automobile Club of South
ern California.
The motoring organization was a
leading advocate of school tunnels,
and in 1925 bond issue for the
purpose of construction amounting
to S350,000 was authorized. The
average cost of tunnel is $500.
and approximately As of them will
be constructed where they will be
most useful.
School children are compelled tn
use the tunnels and adults also find
them useful during rush hours. The
automobile club favors them as part
of the safety work the organiza-
ton is doing In all the schools of
California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
PACIFIC CLUB GIVES
TIPS TO TOURISTS
Eastern Motorist Will Find
Many Differences Between
Sections, Says Group.

In view of the large number of mo-
florists who are going to the Pacific
Coast for their Summer vacation tours,
few hints for those unfamiliar with
Western conditions are being announc-
ed by the Automobile Club of Southern
California; 1t is pointed out that East
ern motorists, accustomed to short dis
tances between towns. will find the vast
stretches in the West rather discon-
certing.
In motoring to the Pacific Coast, sew
eral Sparsely settled States will be
passed through, and sometimes the
Eastern motorist is dismayed at the
prospect of going scores of miles with
out reaching a town and scarcely a
friendly gas station Not only must
gas, oil and water be watched carefully.
but tires and food supplies should be
checked to avert trouble or discomfort
in the long reaches.
There are also changes in tempera-
ture unfamiliar to the resident of the
East. The desert may be hot as a
Dutch oven during the day and decid-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
AUTO PRODUCTION
DECLINE CONTINUES
Declared Seasonal, However,
and Does Not Seriously
Affect Retail Market.

Automotlve production continues to
show declines. the total for the past
week being below that for either of the
two preceding weeks, according to B. II.
Cram. president of the Grams Auto
motive Reports Inc. industry authority.
The declines. however. are gradual and
reflect no serious condition in the retail
market While the decline is somewhat
sharper than was anticipated. it is still
in direct line with the seasonal trend.
Two of the leading producers are
operating on greatly curtailed schedules
as result, in one case. of only recently
getting under way on the manufacture
Of new models, and in the other of pre-
pairing to put new lines on the market.
These companies, usually accounting for
a substantial share of the total output.
are making their absence felt.
Another manufacturer of importance
has entirely suspended operations for a
two-week period TO permit the taking of
inventory and TO enable employees to
have their vacations
These are all conditions of temporary
nature and viii again be normal in a
short time. However, situations similar
to these can be expected throughout the
industry for at least so days, with the
result that production cannot be ex-
pected to be stepped up materially In
the immediate future.
The sales situation continues to be
favorable. although retail deliveries have
dropped off slightly during the past two
weeks. This is due first to the public
expectation of new models which al
ways affects sales, and TO the general
feeling Of f1esitancy which has made its
influence felt during the past 10 days
or two weeks.
L must be remembered, however, that
the Spring sales peak is now past and
a gradual easing off will be noticeable
from now until next Winter, with pos
sibly some upward trend in the early
Fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
RELIEVES TRAFFIC JAM.

Frederick Partially Solves Prob
lem at Square Corner" Junction.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, June 30.-City Of
ficials believe they have partially solved
the major traff1c problem that has con-
fronted them for several years. A new
main thoroughfare is being constructed
parallel to Market street to aid in pre-
venting congestion at the Square Cor
ner," intersection of the national anc
Washing:on-G Gettysburg highways.
Bentz street, previously a neglected
side street, Is being widened and new
concrete bridge has been constructed
over Carroll Creek, intersecting the ma
tional highway at Bentz and Patrick
streets, and running parallel with the
Gettysburg highway.
Traffic from Hagerstown and Harper
Ferry pixies, headed north, will be di.
verted over the new street, and traffic
from the north, headed west, will also
go over the same route.
Conditions at the Square Corner" OF
Sundays and holidays have long been
very unsatisfactory. On some OCCASION
motorists have required an hour TO pass
through the city, a distance Of on
mile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01

edly wintry at night. The same Is true
in crossing the mountains, as the tenn
perature varies with altitude and the
Sierras are the highest mountains on
the continent.
A little preliminary investigation and
proper preparation, says the motor club,
will pay 100 per cent dividends in COM
fort and pleasure.
Here are a few high spots suggested
for those making long tours
Prepare your car well before you
start and don't ever overcrowd 1t. Sc
cure your road routing in advance of
your actual departure. Remember that
road conditions change from day to day,
hence the necessity of checking UP on
your routing from point to point.
Shun Roadside Tirs.
Don't depend on wayside informa-
ton. Automobile Club information Is
maintained up to the minute and is &C.
curate.
start your touring day early. Avoid
the congested areas-maps show how
this may be done-if you are in a hurry
to reach your destination Select your
stopovers and your hotels and make
reservations in advance.
Finally, don't try to cover too much
territory for the time at your disposal
or for the budget you have assigned
yourself. Remember that physical ex-
haustion mars the pleasure of the tour
and makes for accidents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
CUBAN DECREE OPPOSED.
Service Equipment for Autos Or
dered OF Havana Sidewalks.

On May 10. 1923. the President of
Cuba signed decree 100 ordering the re-
movai Of all pumps. air and water con-
nections and apparatus used to service
motor vehicles when located on side
walks or walls of buildings A period of
Six months was given In which garage
and filing station owners might effect
the necessary changes.
An immediate storm of protest arose
from the trade. Through the Canaara
de Concrete de AUTOMOBILES (Autoulo-
bile Chamber of Commerce) representa-
tons were made TO the government
which resulted in an unofficial an
nouncement that the President would
appoint q com mission 10 study the mat
ter. II is asserted in well informed
quarters that within few DAYS q for
nal decree VIII be issued temporarily
suspending the former one and naming
q commission composed Of five men
three To be appointed by the secretary
OF public works and one each by the
Cuban Automobile Club and the Auto
mobile Chamber Of Commerce, TO rec
onmend such changes and n1odiflca-
tons as may be agreed upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01

AS the number of motor cars In
crease so does the opportunity for good
manners i'll motoring" states Sid Black
vice president In the automotive indus
try.
After all. the streets and highways
belong to everybody and no one who
is at all considerable of others rights will
forget this.
Most lapses from the Golden Rule
of courtesy are due to thoughtlcssneSS,
rather than deliberate SelfishneSs--but
thoughtieSsneSS and automobile driving
are a bad combination" further en-
phaSizes Mr., Black.
The man whose car waits for five
minutes at an intersection. which has
no traffic semaphore. for chance to
cut across the street. wonders why none
OF the scores of hundreds of motorists
will hesitate long enough to make a
gap for HIM to go across. But this
same man, were he III the stream of
traffic, probably would not stop
Those who expect courtesy, should
themselves be courteous. Every day
motorists have occasions to practice
courtesy by thinking Of the other fell
low.
In almost every city there are some
streets so freQuented during the morn
ing and evening rush hours that the
people who live on these streets have
difficulty getting in and out of their
drives. because passing motorists are
so supremely indifferent.
When one stops to consider it, cour-
tesy is vital today III motoring" contin-
ues MIR. Black. The courteous driver
will not weave in and out on narrow
streets forcing other motorists to give
ground to avoid collision, or slip in be-
tween two cars. so as to compel the man
behind to use his brakes for safety.
1T isn't courteous TO take corners
swiftly. or swing wide, so that approach
ing drivers, especially women. are fore
ed to slow down, or even be momen-
tarily alarmed.
When cars are parked and space is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
Courtesy In Automobile Driving
Declared Need in Motoring Today

limited, the considerate motorist will
give thought to those who will come
after him and will not park carelessly,
SO as to waste space.
"A special chapter might be written"
comments Mr.. Black. ION the courtesy
of the horn. The horn is safety sig
nal--not a medium for the expression
of impatience, when traffic is delayed by
a stalled motor a few cars ahead. The
horn is not door bell to summon
friends. whom one is picking up to go to
dinner. or for drive. In every block
there are sensitive, nervous and sick
people. who have right to more con-
sideration than is shown by repeated,
full-length, prolonged soundings of the
horn The merit of the modern auto
mobile horn is its carrying power and
distinct tone. A very gentle touch of
the horn button will warn pedestrians,
quite as effectively, as blast that para
lyzeS them with fright Pedestrians have
rights, too--the right TO cross at inter-
sections, without waiting five or ten
minutes: the right to be warned cour-
teously. If warming is needed at all.
There are some people who contend
that automobile horns should be pro-
hibited. and the burden of caution
placed on the motorist. This is an en-
IRENE view, but the reasons that lead
to ii are plain enough. the abuse of the
horn.
1T is the inconSiderate, diScourteous
motorist who brings down the wrath of
public opinion on all motorists. Men
and women who are fortunate enough
to own cars. but who have no motoring
manners. are to blame for all the ar
eument which breaks forth and threat
ems to enact itself into speed laws of
10 miles an hour and higher automobile
license fees"
In concluding Mr. Black says. Even
the habitually discourteous motorist
suffers and resents the selfishness of
others, who inflict annoyance upon him.
There is only one remedy-to get cour-
tesy, one must extend courtesy. then
it's a Snuare deal all around"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
Oil From the Seas Bottom.

The future of our oil supply may
rest in the bottom of the sea. Geolo-
gists say that the source beds of most
Of or oil fields are marine in origin,
deposited millions OF years ago.
Through the ages oil Of these sea de-
posts was concentrated into pools that
are now being drained So far, tests
Of ocean material show that all types
sediment, from clay to sand, produce
oil IN some quantities after distillation.
ranging from nearly three gallons from
q ton Of clay silt to almost nothing
from sand
The. amount of oil obtained from
sea soil at present is only about 5 to
10 per cent Of the yield from high
grade oil-shale, which sometimes gives
Is much as so gallons ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
Brisk Auto Business in Shanghai

Shanghai automotive sales continued
brisk throughout May and June, parti-
cularly in the truck field, owing largely
to inquiries from the military forces.
Motor car dealers in Shanghai consider
future prospects bright. majority of
the dealers reporting present orders
considerable in excess of deliveries OBJ
tainable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
Toxic Auto Trade Active.

Toxic automotive trade is very active,
particularly in light cars and CONNER
cial vehicles. June business is expected
to show substantial increase over the
corresponding nerind of 1927.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-07
Burning of Waste Gas
Brightens Oil Fields

Tulsa, Okla, Aug. R-Dozens
OF little lights flare up among the
derricks as darkness descends upon
the oil fields.
They are burning gas, which is
found in every oil well in a small
quantity-too small to warrant its
saving for commercial use, but SUI
ficient to increase the hazard of
explosion and to make the air i'm
pure about the rigs If no DISPOSE
ton Is made of it.
Pipes carry this superfiuous nat
ural gas a safe distance from the
derrick and 1t Is ignited as it
escapes from an upright Joint.
These crude jets burn continuous
ly and at night they become weird
lights, resembling huge fire-flies.
While their appearance Is rather
romantic after sunset, the term by
which they are known to oil field
workers is quite prosaic. yellow
dogs" they are called, perhaps be-
cause Of their color.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-07
STEFAN RADITCH
SERIOUSLY Ill
Excitement Runs High as He
Battles for Life

Vienna, Aug. 7 P-rhere were
indications today that battle for
life is running high in Jugoslavia
with Stefan Raditch who has been
the cause of perhaps more political
storms than any European states
man since the war. precariously i'll.
The Belgrade government was re-
ported to have drafted several regi-
ments for duty at Zagreb to prevent
trouble in event of Raditch's death.
Vladimir Hristovitch. editor of the
Belgrade paper Jedinsto, has been
assassinated for attacking Raditch in
the columns OF his paper.
Dispatches from Zagreb said an
unfounded rumor of Raditch's
death drew thousands of excited per-
sons OF both sexes to the croat peas
ant party leaders villa and that hun
dreds OF them We're remaining about
the house awaiting report from the
sick bed.
Call Two Specialists
Two specialists have been sum-
moned from Vienna and one from
Munich. Raditch suffered heart at
tack on Sunday. He was wounded
June 90 by Montencgrian deputy
who at the Coration deputies, killing
two, during a session of parliament
fired at the Coration deputies, kill
ing two, including Raditch's
nephew Paul, and wounding three
others
There has been talk that the king
dom of the Serbs. Croat and Slo-
venes formed in 1918 might evolve
into dual monarchy patterned after
the late Aistro-Hugarian empire.
Parliament already is split, the ma
tional assembly meeting at Belgrade
and the opposition members from
Croatia sitting In Zagreb.
The meeting of the Croat parlia-
ment developed into a popular de-
in favor of free Gro
atia." A series of resolutions were
adopted refusing to recognize any
decision or financial obligations I'M
dertaken by the trump" parliament
at Belgrade. The resolutions also
claimed full individuality for each
of the provinces united in 1918 and
full autonomy for the Croatian peo-
pie.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-07

til 1881. but candidates for all seats
in the house and half of those in
the senate will be nominated at the
primary election today.
Impeachment charges, based on
alleged incompetence. were voted
against the governor. the chief JUS
tlce OF the supreme court, and the
president of the board of agricul-
ture by majority of the house
members last winter. but the senate
dismissed the charges, holding that
neither branch of the legislature
has the constitutional right to con-
vene itself. The house was forced
to accept the senate ruling, al
though it ignored a similar decree
OF the supreme court and convened
IN hotel in defiance of national
guard troops called out by the gov
ernor.
The majority of the legislators
who supported the impeachment
charges are seeking denomination.
The legislature will meet in reg
ular biennial session next January.
The legislature took the employ
ment of Mrs. o. O. Hammonds,
VIE OF the state health commits
sioner. as one reason for attacking
the Chief executive. Mrs. Ham,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-07

large portion of the fortune her
mother got from the Letter estate.
She is an active speaker ON the
stump and fighter for equality be-
tween men and women, politically
and every other way.
Lady Louise Mountbatten, wife of
Lord Louis Mountbatten, a kinsman
of the royal family. is one of Eng
lands greatest heiresses. Her grand
father. Sir Ernest Cassel, left her
about twenty million dollars and a
magnificent palace in Park Lane.
She does not trouble her pretty head
about business. but is one of the
leaders in the younger set of society.
America knows her for her democ-
racy, some Of her favorites being
Hollywood film stars, male and fe-
male. Her husband, young Off
Ger in the British navy, shares his
wife's tendencies to mix with people
who are interesting. Her grand
father was the intimate friend and
financial adviser of the late King
Edward VII.
She Paid Voluntarily
Another great heiress is Ladr
Robert Houston, whose husband, a
ship owner. left her fortune OF
over $S0,000,000. They lived in the
Isle of Jersey. Under laws dating
back for centuries. inhabitants of
this place are immune from British
income taxes. The British treasury
was prepared to contest this in the
case of Lady Houston. She volun-
tarily paid the treasury $500, 900
duties.
The Baroness Ludloy also is on
the list of wealthy women. From
her first husband, Sir julius Wern-
her, South African diamond mil
lionaire, she inherited ten million
dollars. beautiful house in Picca-
Oily and an almost priceless collec-
ton of jewels.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-07
turtle Toddling"
Is New Beach Sport

Fernandina. Fla, Aug. P-
Turtle Misunderstanding the back
of a quarter-ton. deep sea monster
is the latest fad of beach habitues
of this seaport town. 1t has all the
thrills, II not the speed, Of its kim
dred sport, broncho busting, de-
voices declare.
This is the season when theHsub-
marine beasts come up among the
sand dunes to deposit their eggs.
Some are waylaid on the trip and
diverted to the sport OF agile
bathers.
The great turtles coming to the
surface spend but a few hours away
from their deep sea haunts. emery
ing with the high tide, depositing
200 or 500 eggs each and then re-
turning for another twelve-month
period to the ocean depths.
The monsters and their eggs.
which are priced as culinary deli
cacy are protected by federal law
from destruction. but the statutes
do not prohibit the sport of turtle
toddling."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-07

ted to the voters. petitions bearing
the signatures of legal voters
amounting to five per cent of the
total vote cast in the last election
for governor are necessary. The
authorization petitions have been
filed with the secretary of state
and advertising of the proposed act
has begun.
The proposed act would "prohib-
1t. in any university. normal. pub
lie school, college or other educa-
ttonA institution in the state of
Arkansas supported In whole or in
part from public funds. the teach
ing that man descended or ascend
ed from a lower order Of animals
and providing a penalty for viola
ton thereof"
1t is almost identical with the
measure defeated in the last legis-
lature.
A change of one vote on the final
roll call defeated the anti-evolu-
ton bill in the house. 1t was never
voted in the senate.