Evening Star Newspaper, May 15, 1921, Page 68

" LAFAYETTE A ride in the LAFAYZTTS will make you want <o own this car as you nesver thought you would want to own a car in all your life o R S S >4 WALKER MOTOR COMPANY 1517 Connecticut Avenue Washington, D. C. ® You have always known there wonld be such a car Investigate Insurance Service. ‘ It makes a lot of difference who writes the policy for your Automobile Insurance —both as to its protection value, and its settlement advantage. Therefore it is important that you discriminate. i If you were going to loan an individual a thousand dollars you'd want to know something about his responsibility. You are putting the same confidence in insur- ance—and should be equally confident of its responsibility — for when the loss comes you want to be sure of the adjustment and payment for the damage. Our Company writes Automobile In- surance exclusively—and you are placing it with a firm, the mémbers of which have been in the business for over twenty-five years. That’s our record—and typifies our service. Phone _ Main 601-602 and we'll go into details. If we insure you, you’re insured - LeRoy Mark (Incorporated) - Colorado Building Look over thess specifications and then fest the car gosraclf. R o O axde, Bayes moto-mater, }| @ Most Reasonably Priced Fine Car Ecer Made ™ Stop in for a demangjration any time. P. F. TIPPETT .. 507 Eighth Street S. E. May 23d to 28th Inclusive Watch For Announcement Next Sunday DISTRIBUTOR District of Colambia, Virginla and Part of Maryland @oed Territery Open for Dealers Experienced Advertisers Prefer The Star ELCAR “OPENING WEEK” THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. : NATIONAL GUARD NEWS ] !| within a short time. OVERTHREE AUTOS PER SQUARE MILE U. S. Figures Show Central i States Have Highest Aver- i age for Number of People. “For the entire United States there is an average of 3.1 automobiles to every square mile and an average of one car to every 11.4 persons. This | distribution of the more than 9.000.000 motor cars is the basis for a number of interesting comparisons,” George W. Davis, president of the | Davis Motor Car Company. | “In the central states—Indiana, Ohio and Michigan—there are more cars per person than the natlonal average. | This may be due, in part, to the fact | that 90 per cent of all the automobiles manufactured are produced in this {-section of the country. “A little farther west, Nebraska, South Dakota and Jowa are engaged in a three-cornered race for the great- est proportionate ownership of auto- mobiles. At the latest count, South Dakota was ahead with one auto- mobile for every 5.2 persons. These three states are largely agricultural, and §5 per cent of the motor cars are owned by farmers. This is a strong testimony of the necessity of the automobile to the farmer. “In the east. while the automobile registration is heavier than in the west, the larger population pulls the average down to 15.8 persons per car for New York state. It is interesting that the number of automobiles in New York and the population of South Dakota is almost identical. “New England and Florida and Texas are in the group which aver- ages hetween ten and fifteen persons per car. The other southern and far western states, with the exceftion of California, have approximately twen- ty persons per car. “The most important factor in the density of the antomoblle registration to the population is good roads. States which have the best roads have the most automobiles. More automobiles mean better transportation, and good roads are essential.” CAREFUL DRIVING URGED ON THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY Better safe than sorry, says an edi- torial in the Lincoln Highway Forum, pointing out the dangers to be avoid- ed in touring this summer. “The 1921 season of automobile touring is open. Authorities agree that traffic of this character will be heavier this year than ever before. Lincoln highway traffic will assured- Iy be heavy. The license tags of every state in the Union will be seen upon this thoroughfare during the current season. “The responsibility for safety in driving the Lincoln highway rests both upon the tourists and the com- munities along the route. One phase in this connection is deserving of par- ticular comment. Each year 2,000 persons lose their lives and nearly 5.000 others suffer serious injuries at highway grade crossing accidents in the United States. In many instances Ifflulty crossing design is responsible {for this tremendous loss of life. “Every effort should be made to keep grade crossing accidents on the !meoln highway at a minimum. A duty arises to each community to pro- vide proper safety devices. A duty arises on the part of each tourist to {take proper precaution before cross- ing railroad tracks at any particular locality. With proper co-ordination of effort in this connection there is no necessity of painful or fatal catas- trophes on the Lincoln highway at any point from ocean to ocean during the year.” . —_— Motor Cycles Scales Mount. the proprietor of the govermment camp hotel on Mount Hood to_ the motor cycle which could be ridden under its own power to the camp and be the first to arrive there after April 1, Ed Carlson of Portland, Ore., performed the feat to the entire sat- isfaction of all interested, and as a result scored the third successive vic- tory for his favorite make of ma- chine. The trophy is a handsome sil- ver loving cup and is now the perma- nent property of the local agents for the winning machine. The trip was made through smow several feet deep and offered perils in the form of hidden crevices, dan- gerous trails and extreme cold. Carl- son's companion on the trip, B. W. Rice, was forced to remain at the camp for several days to recuperate from what threatened to prove a case of frosted lung. 30 by 30 by 32 by 31 by 32 by 33 by 34 by says | Competing for a trophy offered by | RUBRUKRS w (71 = rRRLL2EE FIgIIIIEY (2] w A medal will be awarded to Lieut. Col. Willlam S. Hodges, D. C. N. G., retired, Tuesday night, at the armory | by Brig. Gen. Anton Stephan, com- mander of the guard, for the comple- tion by Col. Hodges of twenty-five | years’ service in the guard. Col. Hodges enlisted in Company | D, 4th Battalion, July 17, 1891. in which organization he served through the various enllsted grades until his appointment as captain of that com- pany, November 9, 1897. He com- manded Company D, 1st Regiment of District Volunteer Infantry, in the Santisgo campaign, and was present with his company at the surrender | Santiago, July 17, 1898, He r from active duty January 10, 1917 but was recalled to duty during the world war and placed in_command of the Provisional 5th Regiment of In- fantry of the guard. The 1st Battalion of the District Engineer Reziment, under command of Capt. Joe R. M Company A, participated in ba n parade and other battalion formations for the first time at the weekly drill of Na- tional Guard organizations last Tu day_evening at the armory. ( H. R. Richards, U erit Instructor Joseph C. Sutton, who were present, were well pleased with the showing made by the battalion. The gincer band will be present at one the Tuesday night drills this month to assist in making the bat- talion parade complete. More men entered the local guard last Tuesday evening than at any other one time since the close of The world war. Seventeen men enlisted in the various local units National Guard officials feel that as camp time draws near the ranks of the guard will be swelled by the en- listment of many new men. A special camp of instruction for members of the ed is to_be held at Camp “ongress Heights, D C., from to 11. The regu ion is to be held from July 5, one wesk being devoted to practice and otier, duty at and one s i mp Humph the swimmi will be one spots 4 pool the at Camp Simms most attractive Tuesday Beav- shak, Patrick W K Birthright, Charles W LeRoy M. Jet(. William 1. Buechling, Wright H. Swope and Le. Roy M. Boswell. Those enlisting for the Auxiliary & Company were: Os str Branson. Kukert Boardley, Bates, Joseph H. Johnson. r jority of these men have had previous | NEWS OF THE NAVAL RESERVE | Definite news of the assiznment here of a larger naval vessel for use In training cruises for the naval re- servists in the District of Columbia is expected within a short time. Com- mander A. B. Clements, commanding the local reserves, and Lieut. Com- mander William R. Hoefer, executive officer, were at the Navy Department early in the week. They conferred with a number of officers, and following the conferences Commander Hoefer said that a formal application to the Navy Department Would be sent immediately. He also held a conference with Capt. J. H. Dayton, commandant of the Washing- ton navy yard, and Capt. J. J. Raby. captain of the yard. These officers, it is understood, are anxious to help in every way possible to make the local reserve battalion the model organi tion of its kind in the country, and are doing everytning possible to assist the reserve officers toward this end. It is probable that the department will ‘send to the local arganization one of the eagle boats, as most of the ships of the gunboat type now are employed in South American duty, where light draft ships are needed. Those that are not on this duty are in need of much repairing, and it fs doubtful if they could be gotten ready in time to be sent here for the summer cruising season. Several officers and a number of en- Iisted members of the reserve prob- ably will have to be sent after the vessel when it is assigned, according to the local reserve officers. The crew, it was pointed out further, will be picked from those men who are regu- lar in_their attendance at drills and have_been showing interest In the naval work. The Naval Reserve Officers’ Assocla- tion of the District of Columbia held | WE WELD ANYTHING Heating, No Regrinding Auto Frames Straightened Etc, Welded ALL WORK GUARANTEED Scored Cylinders Repaired, No All Auto, Machine Parts, Boilers, DAY WELDING COMPANY 43 Sumner Court N'W,, Bet. 16th and 17th, L and M Sts. Phone Franklin 4362 & meecting last Monday night. In the absence from the city of Lieut. Com- mander Blood, chairman of the com- mittee. 10 draw up a constitution, the C., MAY 15 1921—PART 3. the next meeting. |2 Lieut. Commander Hoefer, president of the association. announced that he | was considering the personnel of the | most important committee of the as- sociation and expected to announce it Commander Sco- fleld is chairman of this committee. This committee will have charge of | the work of determining the status | of reserve officers and has charge of | the work of considering the status of individual officers and straighten- ing out their cases with the Navy De- partment. | Acting on the suggestion of Lieut. Porter, President Hoefer appointed a committee of three officers to make | preparations for holding a smoker of | the association in the near future. The purpose of the smoker. according to Lieut. Porter is to stir up interest in the naval reserve among the sev- eral thousand officers resident in the District of Columbia. This committee | composed of Lieut. Commander | John Balch Blood, Lieut. Commander | Frederick R. Mudge and Lieut. Wil- | liam J. Wheatley ! The subchaser 210. assigned to the local reservists for training purposes, | and commanded by Ensign C. M. Do ahue, U. S. will leave her doc at the foot of street southwest to- day at 10 o'clock for a practice cruise down the Potomac. The engines have | just_been thoroughly overhauled by | Chief Machinist Mate Hazel and his| assistants. The vessel will return to | her dock this afternoon. | “EBONITE” IS THE NAME Whenever the though: of lubrication for your transmission or differential occurs to you, and you want perfect, safe and satis- factory results, the Name! “EBONITE” is EBONT adds to the joy of There is no other lubricant motoring, it clings in all sea- sons, and &t speedn. Heat canmot brenk it up. It prevents friction, wear to | NITE” s the name when parts, save's air bills. | you want the best. Go to vour favorite dealer, ask for EBONITE, be safe, write us if he cannot supply you. Bayerson Oil Works Manufacturers, Erie, Pa. Pennsylvania Petroleum Products, Motor Oils and Cup Greases matter was allowed to go over until —_— It really is surpris- ing how much use and abuse a Hup- mobile will endure and still stay right. Sterrett & Fleming, —— Incorgorated — Distributors ain St., at Kalo- Rd., below 18th. Phome North 5050. Cha i 3 $16.50 3y 20.00 | 3% 25.00 4 28.00 4 33.50 4 35.15 4 36.00 - Michelin Cord Tires $30.00 40,70 51,50 53.00 54,90 58.95 60,15 61,50 . 75.85 ichelin Tubes Reduced g3gi T3 3 ’“ - > AERRTETRE oSO oo < wn KN A RN Barper&Ross Bxéfiardwifitd ;l!&‘fg?guhmg Store; Michelin Tir es Reduced $4.05 440 4.90 520 5A5 5.65 New Price $14.30 16.90 20.90 23.90 27.90 29.20 29.75 New Price $24.50 New Drise $2.95 3.20 3.60 Four Claims— YOU Can Prove Sostmple in its mechanism that your daughter can drive it to school. So responsive that your wife can operate it safely in traffic, So ecasy-riding that your entire family can tour in it with comfort. ; So economical to maintain that a2 man with a family can afford it k User Swrprisingly Littie Gamsline The Time Payment Plan Is Pery Eay A GOOD INVESTMENT HARPER-OVERLAND CO., INC. 112830 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Telephone Franklin 4307 S ———— e —————————————— Tt THE UNIVERSAL CAR For the doctor, salesman, inspector, contractor. executive, the Ford Coupe means - —more calls per day in less time, —protection*from weather, —ample roominess and comfort, Ford engine has the power. We keep your car on the road. We sell Genuine Ford Parts. Immediate Deliveries on Coupes Term payments, $310.21 down, $51.60 month. These prices include interest, insurance, recording, etc. R. L. TAYLOR MOTOR COMPANY, 1840 14th St. N.W. Phone North 9600-96L UNIVERSAL AUTO COMPANY (INC)), 1829-31 M St. N.W. Phone Main 186-187. DONOHOE MOTOR COMPARY, 315 Pennsylvania Ave, S.E. Phone Lincoln 303-304. = HILL & TIBBITTS, 1éth St. and Ohio Ave. N.W. Phone Malm 356-357. PARKWAY MOTOR COMPANY, 1063-1067 Wisconsin Ave. Phome West 163 ROBEY MOTOR COMPANY, 1429 L St. NNW, Phone Main 2120-2121 4.10 STEUART'S GARAGE, 11-151 12th St. NE. Phone Lincoln 6200-6201. These dealers can sell Ford Cars, Tracters, Parts, Etc. anywhere in the 7 —a car of modest, business-like refinement and elegance. Above all, it is the car of dependability—the » United States .