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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
special pispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DETROIT, Mich, November 23.-The
transition of automobile racing from
little engines back to the big ones is
proceeding to the satisfaction of the
powers that have decreed 1t, according
to the opinion of members of the con-
test board Of the American Automobile
Association.
A group Of the oficials, including Val
Haresnape, secretary, and w. D. Eden
burn, who have charge of the 500-mile
race at Indianapolis. met here last week
They intimated that more than 100 cars
were likely to be built for competition
May 80. The number indicates that
the change effected In 1880 will be con-
Structive and bring the contest nearer
to the status of cars used on the road
as distinct from racing machines.
The meeting here was to make final
corrections in the new code of rules to
govern automobile contests, effective in
1880. The changes will coincide with
conditions for automobile racing the
world over as laid down by the Inter-
national Sporting Commission, Euro
pean body, by which world records are
ratified.
Expect Many Entries.
From information officials have re-
ceived 1t Is apparent many large fac
tories are to be represented in the 1880
race lineup. The identity and active
backing Of the racers will be hidden
under the names Of individual pilots,
who will enter under their own names.
AS the race looks now to Mr.. Eden
burn, there are likely to be two main
divisions into which the Indianapolis
lineup will naturally form. One will
be that of the Ford model A chassis,
equipped with the engine of the former
model T, which, of course, will be modi-
fed by the use of a two-valve front
"Y" cylinder head Such a hook-up or
adaptation will At the new classical
ton calling for 366 cubic inches of
cylinder displacement or less and bring
It into what the engineers call the six
litre division.
The second class will represent new
types of engines, which will be con-
verted from present stock car models
Such designs, representing reconstruc-
ton by individuals of Studebaker, Au-
burn and Graham-Paige Fights, are now
in preparation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
PROPER MOTOR TEMPERATURE
FACTOR IN AUTO OPERATION
Cooling System Employed to Prevent
Excessive Heat-Anti-Freeze Solution
Necessary In Winter.

irregular running of the engine and
decreased efficiency of operation. AS
the motor derives its power from heat,
the more heat that is carried of, the
less is left TO perform work. Also, If
the engine Is cold the gasoline will not
vaporize properly and combustion w..
be incomplete, causing skipping an
uncertain action.
Therm0stat Cuts of Flow.
To take care of extremes Of atmos-
pheric temperature and the wide range
of driving conditions, manufacturers
provide ample cooling facilities and in
corporate in the system a thermosta:
which cuts on the now Of water, or
closes a shutter on the radiator when
the engine is cold, and opens 1t up au-
tomatically when the engine becomes
warm. In this way the engine is kept
at close to its most efficient operating
temperature at all times.
However, 1t Is interesting to note
that as the very cold weather of Wintkg
comes on, more cars with steaming
than is seen all through the Summer
| months. This is due to the water III
the radiator freezing and 0logging it so
that 1t cannot circulate, These cars did
not get very far from the garage, as it
Is very unusual for the water in a run
ming car to freeze. The best procedure
under such circumstances is to have
the car towed to a warm place where
1t can thraw out at leisure, or where
hot water can be obtained for applying
heat to the outside of the radiator. If
| the freezing has not been severe enough
to burst the radiator or cylinder jackets
| or shear OF the pin In the pump vane,
no harm has been done.
Anti-Freeze Solution Needed.
The danger Of freezing can be over
come by filling the cooling system with
| an anti-freeze solution when the first
cold days arrive. Satisfactory anti
| freeze solutions can be obtained at all
service stations and accessory stores. As
| freezing can make very extensive and
costly repairs necessary, it is surpris-
ing that so many people delay In tax
ing the proper precautions until it is
too late.
On those cars not equipped with
automatic control of the cooling sys-
| tenn, it will be found a help toward
efficient operation to cover the lower
third or half of the front of the radia-
tor with cardboard or install an, adjust
able Winter front as the cold weather
| comes on.
with little thought and care at
this time the motoriSt need have no
feeling Of anxiety about the operation
of the cooling system throughout the
Winter months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
BALANCED TYPE DRIVER
REGARDED is SAFEST
Automatic" Chauffeur often Gets
Self and Other Motorists
in Tight Places.

The ability to give careful attention
to ones own driving and at the same
time give sufficient heed to what the
other fellow is doing is one of the
most valued attributes of the efficient
motorist
According to Oscar Coolican, local
automobile dealer, this ability comes
under the heading Of proper balance"
More motorists should cultivate it, he
believes.
1T would be impossible to overes-
innate the need for and value Of this
particular attribute In the driving Of
ones car over today's crowded streets
and highways" Mr.. Coolican says.
THE automatic type of motorist has
proved a danger factor. The person
who feels that he can drive so well that
he need pay but scant attention to the
task often gets himself and others into
trouble. On the other hand, the driver
who is so absorbed In the operation of
his car that he has little time to watch
what other motorists are doing like
wise is source Of trouble"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
USE OF LARGE ENGINES SEEN
AS A CONSTRUCTIVE MEASURE

Each set-up will offer range Of en-
deavor for driver and mechanics who
build their own cars and the parts that
go into them.
Third Class Created.
A third class will be created by the
use of engine blocks made by Harry
Miller, Los Angeles builder of racers.
From two of these a 302-inch displace-
ment car conforming to the new Speci-
fications can be built and at the same
time employ the crank cases of the 81
inch straight Fights, which are passing
out of major competition. This con-
struction will entail fabrication of new
crankshafts, connecting rods, pistonS
and axles. besides calling for a chassis
with wider tread than before.
Mr.. Edenburn and his associates say
it is wrong to term the new class of
racers stock cars. They point out that
according to the technical standards
the new cars are non-stock. although
they are the size and general specifica-
lions Of passenger car models.
Nevertheless, they are adaptations
and are built to show what they are
capable of in competition and thereby
add to the knowledge research and ex-
perimental engineers are seeking.
At Indianapolis the cars win carry
mechanics in addition to pilots, accord
ing to the new rules. On the board
and dirt tracks, however, it is not likely
the rule of two men In the car will be
maintained. It will prevail for the
speedway because the race there, 500
miles, twice as long as any Of the others,
will require extra manpower and en-
durance.
The contest board virtually decided
to tighten the rules covering dirt track
racing and to withhold sanction f--A
tracks on which there is uncertainty
about enforcing rules of safety for
drivers and crowds.
The new code of rules and the poll
cies they cover have been drawn up by
a committee designated by e. w. Rick
enbacker. chairman of the contest
board. 1t consists of Robert B. Gable,
Altoona. Pa, Thomas j. Little, jr, De-
troit; Waldo Stein, Akron, Ohio; Mr..
Haresnape of Washington, D. c., and
Mr.. Edenburn, Detroit, chairman.
Copyright, 1929. by North American News
paper Alliance.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, November 23.-Two
hundred and twenty-five miles of new
roads were constructed in Maryland
during the Summer working season,
which opened on April is and closed
recently, according to report OF the
State Roads Commission. This brings
the total mileage of the State roads sys-
tenn of improved highways to 2,0l2.99
miles.
The report shows that the construc-
ton during 1929 was almost double that
of any previous year. The report stated
that, in addition to the new roads built,
the commission constructed lao miles
of shoulders to widen existing sections
of the system.
The actual expenditures Of the COM
mission in its construction program
totaled SO ,289, 1860. The road build
ing of the greatest previous year. 1928,
was done at cost of slightly more than
$5,0O0ooo. The cost of maintenance
of the existing roads brings the ex-
penditures of the organization to more
than $4,000, 900 for the 1929 season.
OF the 225 miles of roads built, 164.75
miles of concrete roadway were laid at
q cost of $4,433, 669.53 and the balance
of gravel at a cost of $498, 1883. The
shoulder program was carried out at a
total cost Of 81 1917. 454.80.
During the year 80 bridges were built
by the commission, or construction
work is under way, at a cost of 81 ,046,-
486. 10. Included among these Struc-
lures are seven grade crossing elimina-
lions, where the highways passed over
the tracks of four different railroad
companies. Three of the elimination
structures are practically completed and
work is being rushed on the balance.
The bridges included in this group are
at Hyattsville, Elkton, Glenburnie, Alta
Hill.
But for litigations, acquisition of
rights of way and lack of the approval
of railroad companies which share in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
Maryland Builds 225 Miles of New Roads
At Cost of So 289, 1858 During 1929

the cost of the eliminations, IL addi-
tional projects of this nature would
have been included in the 1929 con-
struction program.
Among the outstanding accomplish
mentS of the commission Is the con-
tinuation of the widening of the Wash
ington- Baltimore boulevard from 20 to
40 feet. This work called for the con-
struction of several new bridges, con-
siderable grading work and the build
ing of two 10-foot concrete shoulders
on each side of the existing roadway.
Eleven miles of widening were included
on this road during the past season,
completing the work between this city
and Laurel.
The construction Of the grade cross
ing elimination bridge at Hyattsville
and the continuation of Rhode Island
avenue from the District of Columbia
line to the Washington Baltimore
boulevard at the new bridge over the
Baltimore 81 Ohio tracks was another
of the major operations of the COM
mission. The work on both sections
of this project will be completed within
the next few weeks.
The highway work of this year was
done at a cost Of approximately $2,-
100000 during the actual Summer
working season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
By CLIFFORD BROKAw,
Automobile Technical Adviser.

The automobiles engine derives its
power from heat. To enable 1t to de-
velop the power which drives the car,
gasoline it taken into the cylinders Of
the engine, where 1t Is burned, gene
grating great heat and consequent
pressure.
The high pressure. is desirable, as it
pushes the pistons' which turn the
wheels and cause the car to move. The
heat generated is q necessary evil, as
it is this which causes the pressure,
but the burning gases reach tempera-
ture Of perhaps 5000 degrees Fahren-
heit. AS such q degree of heat would
melt the cast iron Of which the engine
is constructed some means OF keeping
it within bounds must be employed.
Actually the engine could never be dis
solved in this way, because long before
such a calamity could occur the engine
would stop through failure OF lubr1ca-
ton or pre-ignition OF the gas.
The pistonS which slide up and down
in the cylinders can do so only when
well fabricated. Too high q tempera-
ture will burn the oil, and when this
happens the friction would be too great
for the engine to keep In motion. Like
wise q spark is employed to ignite the
charge of gas at the correct time to
cause it to keep the engine revolving
in the proper direction.
If the metal Of the cylinders becomes
too hot the gas will be ignited by its
contact with these parts long before
the spark occurs and the result will
be q motor that is continually trying
to run backward.
Employ Cooling System.
To keep the engine parts at a safe
working temperature cooling system
is employed. This consists primarily OF
q jacket Of water surrounding the cylin-
der and q radiator placed on the front
Of the car for cooling the water which
has been heated at the cylinder.
pump, driven by the engine. keeps the
water in circulation, and fan placed
back of the radiator keeps a strong
draft of air flowing through 1t to help
in extracting the heat from the water
When the water in the cooling Sys-
tenn is below the boiling point 1t is safe
to assume that the engine is not run
ming too hot. When the water steamS
it is not only probable that the engine
temperature Is too high, but there i;
danger of losing the cooling medium
entirely through evaporation. There
fore, steaming radiator calls for i'm
mediate attention.
While overheating Is perhaps the
more serious condition, overcooling alsC
makes for difficulties in the matter OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24

that the very best operator cannot, with
proper regard to the safety of others.
manipulate successfully a machine pos
sesSing mechanical faults.
1T Is to be hoped that States will be-
quirements for the issuance of drivers
permits. Public safety requires that the
incompetent driver be kept away from
the steering wheel of an automobile.
Public safety also requires that cars
with faulty mechanism be kept OF the
road, and this will be accomplished only
when States, in the exercise of their IN
herent power over the regulation of
traffic on the highways, demand that all
automobiles pass periodic mechanical
inspections"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
SAN FRANCISCO OPENS
NEW MAINLAND ROUTE
Seven Miles of 1OoFoot-Wide Paw
ing Eliminates "Bottle-Neck"
Tangling Up Traffic.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO-By constructing
approximately miles Of paving 100
feet wide, San Francisco has broken the
bottle neck" which restricted traf1ic by
land in and out of the city.
Parts of the highway were laid on
filled-in ocean shore ground, and other
sections were cut through tall hills. The
bottle neck" was occasioned by ceme-
teries, which covered a considerable
area of the narrow peninsula.
Pedestrian enterprises and 12-foot
sidewalks on each side characterize the
highway as one of the most modern in
the west. 1t makes a new route to the
mainland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
Rugged Scenic Drive.

One Of the finest stretches Of scenic
highway in the United States is Steam
Valley Ill.," north of Williamsport, Pa.
on the famous Susquehanna Trail. II
Is a seven-mile climb up a grade OF
l,540 feet to a height Of 2,240 feet
through the rugged Pennsylvania
mountains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
Have Charging Rate Cut.

Burning your headlights in the day
time may keep the battery from over
charging, but 1t does not reduce the
burden on the generator. If your bat
terry overcharges, have the charging
rate reduced by competent mechanic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
TELLS OF INDIANS.
Book Is Written of Central Penn
sylvania Wilds.

The conception of the American In
dian as founded on the writings of
James Fenimore Cooper is shattered
in The Big Runaway" q novel by
Joseph Summer Of Jersey Shore, Pa.
The story Is romantic OF the central
Pennsylvania wilds, its action moving
along the original SuSquehanna Trail
The author claims an expose of the
true character Of the American
Indian"
The West Branch Valley of the Sus-
quehanna River from Antes Fort to
Northumberland was evacuated by the
white settlers in 1778, and the flight
before the Indian terror is known in
history as the big runaway"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
Lake Without Inlet.

The lake at Eagles Mere, famous Cen
trail Pennsylvania Summer resort a few
miles from the SuSquehanna Trail, IL
totally unlike other lakes of the region.
1t has no visible inlet and receives very
little surface drainage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24
skipping the Clutch" Bad Habit.

Constantly putting the clutch partly
out and then letting it in while running
in trafic is what is known as slipping
the clutch. It's bad habit and will
wear out any clutch within short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24

The United States has n per cent OF
the worlds automobiles, according to
the District Of Columbia division, an
A. A. A. uniA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-24

According to late census re-
ports Washington's ratio of traf-
f1c fatalities per 100000 in cities
of populations of 100000 or
more is las. This marks a de-
crease of 5 since the Government
bureau made its last report. But
at the same time Boston dropped
to 14.2 per cent, thus forging
ahead of the National Capital on
the honor list. Baltimore, who
formerly was a close third, is re-
ported as having a fatality record
at present on the same basis at II
per cent, and thus probably losing
third place.
In pamphlet just issued by the
Federal-American National Bank,
entitled Outline Of Business,
Washington is given first place in
the same rating of traffic fatali-
ties. Boston, however, is not men
toned in the list. The officials OF
the city are given credit in the
pamphlet for selecting combi-
nation generally well adapted to
the city's special requirements"
In the same pamphlet issued by
the bank is disclosed the state
Inent that Washington owns 100
automobiles to each 100 families
The data are given the bank by the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06
CONDITIONS IN THE MINING
 INDUSTRY.

The brief summary Of the state of Aaska's min ing industry given recently by Mining Supervisor B D. Stewart to the House of Representatives is a conservative statement of fact. Viewed from stand pon of production the conclusion is inevitable that the industry has not made progress in fact, has lost headway in the past decade. The main factor in the more recent declines in output has been the dwindling away in the quantity of copper ore mined and shipped There is no present indication that there will be any improvement in this cond- ton in the immediate future
 The most encouraging signs are enlarged dredg- ing activities profitable operations of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company increasing interest in Alaskan mineral prospects by both local and outside interests, and resultant stimulation of the prospecting game. As an engineer MT. Stewart is convinced that there is no finer or more prom isng field anywhere than Alaska for prospecting. And it is upon this fact that the future of the mining industry is very largely dependent Produc- ing mines have only limited lives Every day that mineral is extracted from them shortens their existence by that much He correctly pointed out that unceasng search is necessary to replace ex- hausted deposits with fresh ones. And his con- cluson that every reasonable encouragement should be given to prospeetors and that appropriations for that purpose should be regarded investments is sound
 One of AIaskas greatest industries is mining Frankness compels the admission that it's health is not any too robust But there is no reason fo1 Encouragement Every indication points to improve ment rather than further retrogression. During its present state however the pTospaco, the miner and operator and the interests with capital to invest in exploration development and production should receive the utmost consideration at the hands of the Legislature
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06
ICE CREAM AND POP COST MORE
 THAN ELECTRICITY.

Did you ever hear of anyone begrudgng the price of bottle of soda pop? Did you ever know anyone to emit dismal groan on prying loose small change for an ice cream cone?
 The Federal Department of Commerce says the per capita expenditure for pop and ice cream is l8 times the per capita cost of electcai service In other words for every $1 that is spent for cleo tricity there is paid for ice cream and pop $l.SO Candy. alone costs us more than electricity; for each cent paid for the latter, and one-halt cents is expended for candy. Ice cream, candy and pop cost 33 times what electricity costs
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06
RESTAURANT FOR SALE

Furniture, fixtures, stock and good will of Rhodes Cafe, also known as Gastineau Cafe for sale. Every hing needed to commence busi- ness, but purchaser, if desire op- crate in present location, must ar range for lease of premises from owners of Gastineau Hotel.
 Property must be sold by April IT. 1929. Write or wire offers. The undersigned reserves the right to reject any and all bids or offers. Stock, fixtures and equipment in- ventories approximately $4,OOO0o. Copy of inventory furnished upon request.
 R. F. ROBERTSON,
 Assignee for benefit of creditors of B. F. and Christie Rhades, 200 Seward Building,
 Juneau, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06
More or Less True


 There is nothing more galling to a married egotist than having his wife introduce him in tone that listens like: Meet my mistake"
 The poor hen-pecked hub who has to make purchases for his wife in the lingerie department now also has to buy her rouges and lipsticks in the toilet goods department.
 A man can teach his wife to drive the car without wrecking the mari tai happiness if he has an angelic disposition and she isn't so dumb that everything is what-chu-ma- call-it to her.
 Some brides let the grooms enjoy the honeymoon, and others let em know right off the bat they'll take over the job of keeping the family income in circulation.
 You can admire her courage, hut that's about all there is to admire about the woman who wears un- mentionables so long they show through her stockings two inches below her knees.
 If a flapper was asked to give g definition of hell she'd probably de- clare it was a place where shs couldn't pull out her little mirror every five minutes and powder hel nose and touch up her lips.
 The one-floor plan saves a wom. an lot of steps, but there's many time when she wishes the sleep.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06
Habitual Criminals.
Cincinnati Enquirer)

Cincinnati EnqurerO
 The imposition of a life sentence upon Mrs Etta Miller grandmother and small-scale bootlegger, of Lansing Michigan has aroused a storm of comment, centerng around the habitual criminal law of the State of Michigan. It is believed by many that the conviction of this old woman for her fourth ohense-the delivery of two pnts of whiskey-is a distortion of justice, and that it proves the un- soundness of the law, which admittedly, is ot an experimental character.
 Unfortunately there has been much unreasoned comment on this incident, which presents twisted picture of the situation It may be granted that in the case of Mrs. Miller the penalty is wholly out of proportion to the offense. But this cannot properly be made condemnation of legislation di- rected against habtual criminals who have been found guilty of major crimes. Rather, it is sad commentary the results of hard-boiled attempt to enforce a well-nigh unenforceable law, namely, that prohibiting the sale of spirits.
 The real object lesson of this unhappy case is in the definition of felony at law That a fourth offense against the law prohibiting murder or arson, or burglary, should merit severe punish men is generally accepted But that trivial offenses against the prohibition law, committed by pawn of some welprotected bootleg king, in the class of felones, is wholly untenable If the Ohio Leg slature concludes to set up habitual criminal law and there is much to be said for it-attention should be directed especially to a just definition of felony for purposes of the habitual criminal law