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Evening star., 1932-09-11
AID IN HOME Cement
A Little Tube Often Found Useful
to Motorists.

A collapsible tube of household ce-
ment tucked away in your bag, all
ready to use, is another one of those
little things that sometimes saves the
day when you're travelling. It's per-
manent, strong. adhesive qualities, plus
the fact that it is quick-drying, water
proof and weather-proof, give 1t a
Evening star., 1932-09-11
UNIQUE TEST SHOWS
HOW GAS is WASTED
Effect Of Faulty Spark Plug Dem
onstrated Before Society
of Engineers.

In a unique demonstration at a
meeting of the Pittsburgh section of
the Society of Automotive Engineers, it
was demonstrated that l out of every
10 gallons of gasoline is wasted when
spark plugs are used longer than 10000
miles.
An automobile engine in which were
a set Of spark plugs that had been used
10,150 miles, was placed In the meeting
room before the 100 engineers in at
tendance. The engine, with a flow
meter" attached, was put into opera
ton, the "f1owmeter' measuring the
amount of gasoline consumed at differ
ent speeds. Then the engine was STOP
ped, new spark plugs installed and
gasoline consumption measured.
While the same demonstration has
previously been made many times with
an automobile under actual operating
conditions, the "flowmeter" test has
created an unusual degree of interest in
engineering circles.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

Little Johnny says gasoline is a
petroleum product used for taxation
purposes.
When the hand brake won't hold 1t
may be all right to leave the car in
gear temporarily. but one woman who
also left her kiddies in the car when
parking it is going to think twice about
the plan No sooner had she stepped
out of the car than the older child
slipped behind the wheel, pressed the
clutch pedal to the floor and snapped
on the ignition switch. The car started
to coast ahead. She let the clutch
pedal come up and the motor started.
Fortunately, the car was in low gear
and was not travelling very fast when
it ran up on a neighbor's grass plot.
Have you ever been fearful lest some
one run into your car amidships at
night, because he did not notice your
car cross his path? There have been
several side lights offered within the
past few years, but the cleverest idea
is the newest. You simply attach
those little refectors to the rims of
the left front wheels. Light from the
other cars headlights play upon the
refectors to give the illusion Of an
Illuminated circle.
I have been explaining to woman
who drives four-speed transmission
just what services the lowest gear is
intended to perform. I was able to
show her how she could climb over
difficult piece of road construction
slowly and without stalling the motor
by travelling in the lowest speed.
Most women who drive the latest
k<rr kIaSr k;r,aa hot I1n ~
can be brought under excellent con-
troll by shifting into second With the
synchro-mesh transmission. Not many
of them take the precaution, however,
of accelerating the motor little to
synchronize 1t with the cars speed
when engaging the clutch after the
shift is completed. Unless this Is done
the engine will check the cars speed
much too abruptly. That's rough on
the clutch plate and also unnecessary
punishment for the tires.
When you send Junior out to close
the windows of the car during a
shower, or before, be sure to tell him
to close the doors" in the hood, If
your car is one of the newer models.
Failure to do this may result in wet
ignition and trouble in starting.
suggested that she start her newest
car in second gear, except when headed
uphill or when the car is under heavy
load. The car has tremendous acceler-
elton and is so overpowered in low that
the tires have to take a lot OF punish
ment. Her reply was unexpected.
"I have always started cars in sec
ond." she said simply.
"Well, but don't mean to suggest
that you make habit of it." hastened
to add. II wouldn't want you to re-
peat the troubles you probably had with
| ycur other cars. The new machines, Of
course, have more powerful motors and
| sturdier clutches"
There was a smile on her lips as she
Evening star., 1932-09-11
INTERESTED IN HISTORY
Places Associated With George
Washington Visited by Many.

Places of historical interest continue
to be among the most popular objectives
for Americas motoring millions, ac-
cording to the District Of Columbia Di-
vision of the American Automobile As
sociation.
1t was declared that this has been
emphasized during the observance of
the 200th anniversary of the birth Of
George Washington and every place as
sociated with the life of the first Presi-
dent has drawn thousands Of car
owners.
Mount Vernon and Wakefield, the
latter the birthplace OF Washington"
the statement says, "have, Of course,
been the most popular with the
travel minded. More than $4,000 people
visited Wakefield between July /, 1881.
and July l, 1882, although this historic
old place is off the beaten paths Of
travel. Visitors from 43 States and 10
foreign countries, totaling nearly 5,000
recently stopped at Washingtons birth
place in one month"
Evening star., 1932-09-11
In the Motor World
BY G. ADAMS HOWARD.

Certain definite steps should be taken
to prepare for Winter.
First is a complete inspection of
such important operating factors as
brakes, lights, ignition. wheel alignment,
cooling system and general fabrication.
Brakes should first be checked for
proper condition of the drums and lin
ing. If excessively wufn, the lining
should be replaced. At all events, the
brakes should function evenly and posi-
lively.
while one Is usually aware of de-
fects in the lighting system, particular
attention should be given to the tail
and stop light bulbs in the interest of
safety. From the standpoint of eco
nomical and efficient driving, wheel
alignment Is very important. Wheels
out of true means excessive tire wear
and hard steering. Many modern repair
shops have wheel alignment testing
machines which reveal improper toe-in
or Gambler. Faults thus discovered
should be quickly remedied in the in
terest Of economy and safe driving.
THE ignition system should be thor
oughly checked. Poor connections, i'm
perfect wiring and corroded terminals
mean not only inefficient starting and
operation, but an actual loss of cur
rent. The charging rate of the gener-
ator should be stepped up to care for
the increased demands in added night
driving and heavier starting in Winter.
More than rs per cent Of motor car
repair cost Is directly traceable to the
lack Of proper fabrication. Every dealer
knows or should know the proper lubri-
cant for the particular car he sells. He
should be consulted and his directions
followed for best results. The dealer
will inform you of the proper grade OF
oils and greases for cold weather driy-
ing.
SThe cooling system should be thor
oughly checked. The fan bearing
should have a fresh supply Of the
proper grade of lubricant. The fan belt
should be adjusted. The radiator
should be drained and thoroughly
flushed and good neutralizing agent,
placed in the water IL proper guam
titles to neutraliZe impurities and pro-
tect the entire cooling system from cor
rosion. All hose connections should be
examined for leaks and, generally
speaking, all radiator hose should be
replaced before cold weather.
"It is not too early to start this con-
by actually starting such work now
the necessary cost will be spread out
over several months-an economic ad-
vantage to many owners.
I'VE urgently recommend that all
periodic inspections, repair work and
conditioning be done by an authorized
dealer handling the make Of car in
question"
Evening star., 1932-09-11

dozen and one uses for breaks" likely
to occur along the way, whatever the
means Of locomotion.
The motorist finds it invaluable for
mending ION the run" not only such
things as a tire, curtain and leaky top,
but various metal parts and fixtures
Of an automobile. It may even take
the place, and less conspicuously so, of
the slower needle d-thread processes
in mending ones clothes along the
way. For, with its transparency and
its firm grasp on a fiber, almost any
article Of dress from shoe soles to the
sheerest silk stockings may be mended.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
THEORY IS DISPROvED
U. S. Auto Industry Plays Part
Of a Hereto Refusing
Accepted Law.

From time immemorial It has been
thought that an immutable principle
Of supply and demand has governed
our economic law, according to a gen.
eral sales manager. 1t has been axio-
matte that with every substantial and
permanent increase in production there
has come corresponding decrease In
the price of the product and, conversely,
every prolonged decrease in production
has been followed by an increase in
price.
In its customary manner the auto
motive industry has played the part
of the hereto, refusing in this instance
to give in to the accepted so-called
law Of supply and demand Since its
inception the motor car industry has
broken with tradition, side-stepped or
directly opposed the most time-honored
practices governing methods, wages,
hours or what not, and gone on to set
up new and unheard-of standards as a
basis of operation.
Recovering from the first stunning
blows of the recent business recession,
motor car manufacturers deliberately
set out to knock Messrs. Supply and
Demand into a cooked hat. The In
dustry suffered decrease in production
all right, but as soon as it caught its
breath it promptly seized itself, treated
itself to good shaking, rid itself of
the extravagances and wastes gathered
up during the whirlwind Of blind pros
perity. cut its costs, eliminated over
head, reduced expenses and improved
methods Of operation.
BY radical and sweeping changes and
economies in management, manufactur-
ing and selling, the industry has demon
strated to its own satisfaction that not
only can it maintain the low prices of
high production periods, but even in
many instances it has been able to
lower prices, and in other cases to give
far greater values than had before been
thought possible.
This apparent paradox which has
appeared in our economic world Is am
ply supported with a comparison of
motor car values during the peak period
of 1929 and those of the nresent
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Anent Permit Renewals.

The Traffic Director, William A. Van
Duzer, reports that many permits are
being renewed since his recent admoni-
ton. Along this line a reader of The
Star sends in the following contribu-
ton:
I'm Wednesdays issue of The Star
appears a warning by Traffic Director
Van DuZer concerning renewal of oper-
ators' permits. One is moved to inquire
why 1t is necessary for q driver to keep
track of the expiration date on his
permit. In the first place, it is form
of taxes and an effort to assure only
competent driving on our streets. For
all other forms of taxes. for insurance
policies, club dues, magazine subscrip-
tions, light, gas, telephone and water
service one receives bill, but presum-
ably 1t is too much of burden for our
efficient traffic director to notify each
driver of his permit expiration, so much
easier to threaten arrest for the over
sight.
IT submit that post card notice, say,
one month In advance Of expiration and
addressed to the holders residence of
record. would accomplish two desirable
results:
a. It would show efficiency by the
department and proper regard for the
driver.
"2. 1t would afford a simple check on
each driver, for If the card is returned
marked Not at this address, it would
show Immediately that the old permit
holder has disregarded very valuable
rule requ ring notification Of address
change.
Thus the careless or questionable
permit helder could be Investigated and
prosecuted If intentional evasion is evi-
denced, addresses would be kept up to
date and it would not permit 10000
dead permit drivers.
1T Is amusing to read that a check
Is to be made of permits upon arrest for
traffic violations ns-presumably If I am
never arrested may continue to drive
sans pEInits forever, whereas a proper
index dnd simple check by the issuing
Office would avoid this embarra assing
situation. Is 1t too much to expect Just
a bit of common sense down in our
City JIall?"
Thsre is meritcrious thoughts in the
above statements. Unquestionably such
actioH would weed out some undesirable
drivert. At any rate, the contribution
Is Of interest.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Winter Car Conditioning.

Winter conditioning of the car seems
a little premature, although the cool
days Of last week have brought the sub
ject up in some minds.
With approximately 100000 cars on
the road today, each of which is more
than five years old, the problem of
proper servicing and conditioning of
these vehicles Is more important, par
ticularly from the standpoint of safety,
than ever before. Commenting on this
unprecedented situation, service bu-
reau in its latest bulletin cautions own
ers of all cars to pay particular atten-
ton to the operating condition Of their
cars.
BY preparing for Winter driving now,
owners will be able to spread out the
cost of such work over a longer period,
declares the bulletin, land at the same
time will secure a safer and better oper-
ating mechanism than by letting neces-
sary adjustments and repairs go to a
later date.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
to the left turn is obviously accord

to the left a turn is obviously accord
ing to Hoyle.
BY following fast driver and a good
one, one traveller learned many of the
secrets of making good time. He noticed
occasional puffs of smoke from the
exhaust of the car ahead and learned
later when talking with mechanic that
this indicated the driver was following
the well-known racing trick of lifting
the foot from the accelerator momen-
tarily in order to let the pistons suck
oil up into the cylinders. The plan is
safeguard to the engine at higher
speeds.
There Is nothing like going places
and doing things to develop your driv-
ing. You begin to drive like the COM
pcsite ideal operator; not like you, the
individual. See America first and find
out how little you really know about
driving.
Copyright, 1882. the Russell service)
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Men Replace Horses.

Because of the restrictions on horses
entering Northern ireland, farmers in
the Fermanagh border districts are tax
ing their horses or donkeys from be-
tween the shafts and pulling the carts
across the Free State border. In Bel
leek potteryware sent to the Free State
by road is carted by this method.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Poverty Not Temple-Maker

Nowadays we know that It is not
the poverty Of the home which affects
the child so much as overcrowding and
the absence of little luxuries and toys"
Thus declared DR.. Cyril Burt, psycholo-
gist to the education department of the
London County Council, in a speech in
London recently. "Ycu will be a far
better teacher If you observe your chill
dren than If you rush in and drill them
without studying their mentality at ALL"
he said.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
MANY HELD CARELESS
AT GRADE CROSSINGS
Fourteen Per Cent of Motorists Are
Definitely Reckless, Says
A. A. A. Statement.

Only about three-fourths of all mo-
torists are reasonably careful at rail-
road crossings.
This statement was made today by
the District Of Columbia Division of the
Americas Automobile Association. It is
based on a study made at the instance
Of the American Railway Association by
IS railroads over an eignt-hour period
at 282 crossings, in Al States.
"Of the automobile operators OBJ
served in the study" stated the Dis
trict of Columbia Division, "74 per cent
were reasonably careful, reducing speed,
needing signals and looking in both di-
rections for trains; IL per cent were on
the borderline between care and lack
of care and IA per cent would be classed
as definitely reckless"
Evening star., 1932-09-11

. VERY Gay SOIIlc OlC 10 yAAl5 W
learn the mysteries Of driving
an automobile. While the cars
IL of today are far easier to oper-
ate than ever before that aid in
mastering the problems of driving is lost
by the greater difficulties OF modern
traffic.
Years ago crossing intersections was
a very simple matter. There were no
trafic lights to blink at you and few
cars, if any, were there at the same
time Parking was easy-no time re-
strictions, and open wide spaces every
where.
All Is Changed Now.
All this is changed now and changed
forever. The great number Of machines
oil the streets today require the pro-
mulgation of many regulations, designed
to promote order and safety. New as
cirants for driving must know these
requirements and know them well.
Watching q driver who has handled
cars for years, the operation looks easy,
but it is not.
Driving today requires great care and
Judgment. To some it will only come
BY experience. To others, untortu-
nately, all the experience IN the world
will not bring it about. Some people
are so constituted that that they Will
never make good drivers. Just why that
is cannot be easily explained. 1t can
be called temperament, but when 1t
is so named one gets into psyche
ANALYSIS, and that is a broad field.
Many a would-be driver feels like
giving up-feeling that he or she will
never learn, because there seems to be
so much to think about at one time.
But the average keeps on, and hnds
out that many of those needs finally
is done subconsciously. The subcon-
scious mind, like the physic, is not
readily understood, except that its ex-
istence is certain.
Few Cardinal Rules.
However. a few cardinal rules for
karning how to drive are sure to prove
most beneficial These might be put
down as follows:
Learn your car. Find out its reac-
tions under all circumstances. Learn
the principal ordinances of your city.
When approaching a situation about
which you are not sure just what TO 90,
or lust what you can do-stop.
Don't deviate from your course by
turning right or left or stopping with
out giving warning to drivers on the
side of you and in back. Give the sig
nal in time so that they may alter their
course in time.
Don't take chances Driving is game
that requires safe playing all the time.
Remember that there are other driv-
srs on the street. Drive as you would
want the other fellow to drive.
Keep your car in good condition.
Don't feel that you are the traffic
director. There is only one legal one in
every city. In all probability you are
not.
Be considerate of the pedestrian. He
may have his sidewalk, but he has to
cross the street sometimes.
There are other things to know and
to remember, but observance Of the
above suggestions will help driving con-
ditions Driving is a business whether
one is driving for hire or for pleasure.
Make your business good. All drivers
and all pedestrians are interested in
your business. They are semi-partners.
Give them fair deal at all times.
Your dividends and theirs will be
fewer fatalities and fewer accidents.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
MARYLAND

Carvel
mi Of
Darby's Dining Rooms, Norbeck. Route 2S
Lord Calvert Inn. College 1.
Mayfowe Marlboro
Mrs ks
Tudor Hall
Woodlawn Route 8.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19
SEWARD RIFLE CLUB
 HOLDS FIRST SHOOT

Thirty firemarms enthusiasts gathered on the Seward Rifle Clubs indoor range, in the basement of the Palace, Monday evening which marked the first shooting fiesta of the season. Nearly all members took turns shooting with either ri- file or pistol, and pronounced the range 100 per cent perfect.
 Lawrence Huff and his asso- ciates were congratulated for their fine installation of automatic tar get carriers and retrievers. The range is well lighted and ventilated.
 The executive committee will meet shortly and arrange a sched- ule.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19
MAIL BOAT IN PORT

The MS Discoverer, Heinie Ber- ger, master of the mail boat, re- turned to port Monday from An chorage and Cook Inlet ports. Cap tain Berger takes off on the return voyage at o'clock this afternoon An excellent trip over was enjoy ed, Captain Berger said, and re- ported all ice has vanished from Cook Inlet. Jack Harrington of Homer arrived on the vessel to en- ter the Seward General Hospital for treatment
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19
SS ALASKA TONNAGE

The SS Alaska, of tine Alaska Steamship Company, which is due in port this week, is bringing a cargo of 245 tons. Thirty tons of this cargo is for Seward while the rest is for railroad points. h. cluded in the rail tonnage is one automobile for Anchorage; five horses for Fairbanks; two COWS and two horses for a new settler at WaSilla.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19

Broom apt. for rent. J. L. Graef
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19
WOMAN'S CLUB MEET

The Seward Woman's Club will meet Thursday, April 21, at 2 p. m., in the Arcade clubrooms in com bined business and social session.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19
COMMUNICATION
T am hungry!"

T am hungry!"
 50 are the mink" was the won derful answer a hungry fisherman received when he asked another local fisherman for a couple of halibut heads. The second fisher man had plenty of fine, fat halibut on hand, but he wouldn't give enough for a chowder;' they were all for the mink.
 God loves a kind man," said the silver-hack to the scorpion.
 Signed: A. CARLSON.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19
THEATRE CLUB MEET

The Little Theatre Club of Sew ard will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of the Seward schools. A good attendance is requested as an election of offl- cerS will be held.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19

By the close margin of three votes, John Feusi, heading the Economy" ticket for council, pio- neer hardware man of Douglas, won out for Mayor of Douglas.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

LOST-One midirOn blade on golf course. Return to Glen Sand beck and receive thanks.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19
INTRODUCES NEW CLUB

A new style club for golf bags has been introduced by Leonard Hopkins, hole-in- -one aspirant. It's an axe to clear the way in the un- derbrush. It will also be used in chopping down trees in looking for lost balls.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19

K0daks and Kodak Supplies-de- veloping, printing, enlarging and picture framing. Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19
FEEDING FOXES

If you are interested in a feed that will produce quantity and quality at small cost, write Bert Elstad, Petersburg, Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19

Flowers made to order for all oc- caSiOnS. SYLVIA'S,
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19

Fancy Winesap Apples, $2.O0 per box. Brown & Hawkins.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-04-19

Seattle Purity Ice Cream; most delicious. ALASKA SHOP.
Evening star., 1932-05-20

she had clrug to him, pulling his face
down on hei own mwaroly sle
writhed in humiliation. And now she
had done this mad thing. :! He would
know she was fiinging herself at him,
like that odious Mrs. Calhoun-nKe
those other women. p. He had mad
so many women.
Joyce sat erect and cold, while Keith
piloted the machine through the busy
traffic; she had told him the hotel
where she was stopping.
Cold her heart chilling as sne
made polite and inconsequential an
sWers to his trivial questions. Yes, Mr..
Cameron and Miss Dawson we're both
well. Yes, they had enjoyed the stay
in Honolulu particularly enjoyed
waikiki No, they had no further
plans after Shanghai-perhaps they
would go on to Singapore and then on
to India. WordS-words-when
memory was throbbing In her heart;
when her heart was crying out to him
He didn't care. That ring-a souvenir
Of his triumph, perhaps. -. She would
never wear 1t again. :.
How could she know that the mans
very soul was shaken at the sight OF
her? Lovely-desirable- that touch
of strangeness which all truly beauti-
full things nave. -. He wanted 70 take
her in his arms as he had been doing
in fancy these last three months. To
have a glimpse of her like this-and
then to have her snatched back into the
world. Perhaps never to meet again,
Beautiful-tantalizin q
challenge from him no other woman
could reach.
A glorious girl -. she'd rise to the
heights with a manor she'd sink to
the depths with him II she loved him
=. ed had a glinpse-and forbidden
to have more
So Jim Keith sat beside her, talking
seneralities, coldly polite, almost rude
Fighting hirnself-because he could not
fight paralytic old man. -.
He stopped the car before the hotel
Helped her to step out and held hel
hand for a moment in parting. Dark
eyes plinging for moment into violet
cnes-both yelled.
You have been SO good to me-