Evening Star Newspaper, July 1, 1923, Page 66

10 . rTHE SUNDAY' ‘STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, JULY 1, 1923—PART 3. SKIDDING 1S CAUSE 7o e co T sewmwr 1 - | OF FEW ACGDENTS California Records Show Only 2.4 Per Cent Blamed on - B Slippery Roads. A careful record of accidents kept | in California reveals that, compared to accidents from other causes, accl- dents caused by skidding censtitute only 2.4 per cent. Thirty-one per cent of all accidents were due to recklgss driving and speeding. The remaining 66.6 per cent were due to other causes, chlef among which were confuslon, inexperienced handling, lost control, broken steering apparatus, no lights, dazzling headlights, intoxi- cation, failure of brakes, traveling unknown road, children and other pedestrians stopping directly in front of machines, crossing accidents due to disregard of signals, !nabllity to-see or hear warning, attempt to cross ahead of trains, lack of knowledge that a crossing existed at the point, right-of-way misunderstandings at in- térsections, and others. Skidding is a minor cause, but be- cause of its unusual nature and Its! uncommonly amazing results, it oc-/ cupies an illogically prominent place in the minds of the “Beware of skiddin, heeded far more conscientiously than “Beware of reckless driving and; speeding.” One of the remedies for.skidding 1s care. It has been repeatedly advised by traffic experts that a reduced speed on corners, more space to make a deviation, less snapplug and sudden Jerking of the steering wheel, the use of low and intermediate gears in go- ing downhill, and avoidance of the use of brakes for stops, will abate curs when the tir are caused to lose the conclusions to be drawn are: 1. There is-very little difference be- tween the non-skid qualitles of the types of pavement tested. 2. Coatings of oil on any pavement reduce the non-skid qualitles, Wet | clay, adobe or silt also make pave- ments more skiddy 3. Slight molsture loosens the sur- face coatings and brings about the conditions most conducive to skid- ding. -~ 4. Skidding is dependent, greater extent, upon the coath the pavement than on the type pavement ftsclf, 5. Increased rain cleanses the pave- ments and reduces the danger of skid- ding. Skidding is g0 much a matter of the type of pavement, but more the fault of the driver. den, unnecessary THE PUBLIC LIBRARY Interesting Travel for Summer! Reading. In place of the usual list of acces- sfons, the Public Library has recently Dbeen suggesting books for summer reading. The titles on the list cover a wide variety of subjects, but all are adapted to the lelsurely reading habits H and. outdoor life of the swmmer time. | The third list follows: ! Amundsen. The South Poie. 1913, 2 v. Gl49-Am9s. An adventure | story of the author's successful| exploration to thesouth pole. Tha | hardships and sufferings encou tered are relleved by the enthusi- | asm and loyalty of the men. | Austin. The Land of Little Rain. 1903. G941-Am7sdl. Truthful de- scription of wonders of the desert, with good illustrations. Barzini. Pekin to Paris. 1808. G25- B28S. An account of a motor trip across Asia and Europe, with all its thrills and excitement. i Beebe. Jungle Peace. 1918. M985- | B33, "An enchanting narrative of | the beauty, joy and peace of the | South American jungle. i Dana. Two Years Before the Mast. 195 D12~ An _extremely vivid account of sea life of the American sailor in the nineteenth century. Any normal boy would | enjoy the exciting times endured by & young man who goes.to sea in order to regain his health. Franck. A Vagabond Journey Around the World. 1910. G11-F846v. A unigue story of a young college graduate who works his way across the Atlantic and through Europe, India akd Jkpan with just enough morey for the ex- Denses of his camera. Headland. Home Life {n China. 1914. G66-H342h. Humorous, informing account of every-day life and cus- toms of the Chinese by one who knows them intimately. Howeils. Certain Delightful English Towns. _ 1806. G45-HS33c. Appre- clative and humorous essays, tell- ing of visits to cities .connected with English literature and Amer- jcan tradition. Irving. The Alhambrh. 1896. G4og-! Ir8i. “A fascinating story of an | American who goes to live in an anclent palace-fortress. The at- mosphere s delightfully ful] of charm, loitering, dreaminess and romance. . When I Was a Little Girl. . E-M462. Record of old southern plantation life, told with humor and appreclation. Mulr. Travelers in Alaska, 1915. G945-M895t. Of absorbing inter- est, both as to the facts of the ex- ploration and the records of Mr. Muir's feeling for the beauty and marvels of Alaska. The descrip- tions show his power of combining poetic beauty with sclentific ac- curacy. man, _ Oregos -P2: A cxelting.: metual account ot o author who In 1846 wandered over the plains with the Sloux Indians, unting buffalo, as preparati + his later historical w(‘x'k.p Hon=on Sladen. Queen Things About Egypt 1910, G71-S1 133q. The title alone describes the book fully. Descrip- tlons are interspersed with many anecdotes. Well illustrated with Btevensen A Ialand v e . n Inlan Voyage. 5. G39-StTSL. A Dloturesque Acooust of a canos trip from Antwerp In Belglum to Pontoise {n France. - ain. Innocents Abroad, 1889, YW-T31i. A “Twainesqu ccount of a trip abroad to Furope and Jerusalem, with a fine, clear de- ~ scription of things seen. Should Keep It Mum. From Associated Newspapers. He was a great bore and was talk- :‘:‘ to & crowd about the coming elec- ‘tion. “Jones,” he sald, “is & good man; he is capable, honest, fearless and con- sclentious. He will make the kind of official we need. Once he saved me from drowning."” you really want to see Jones elected?” asked a solemn-faced old ‘man. *“I do, indeed. I'd do anything to see him elected,” said the bore. “Then never let anybody know he saved your life" the solemn-faced man. - counseled Reckoned by Cents. From Associated Newspapers, boys,” sald “there 'were two rich men; one of them had made his fortune b: d_thé of y Juery. Which of these d you prefer to be?" % ere was a moment's hulutl{n: %h&n bright young fellaw at the _&t_ho cl'n_u.-.lnq‘ufr‘ed»: "Vfch the - teacher, hon- b. L ——— Seventh at F Monday Starts Another Big Clearance of Summer Rugs In the Sale Are: 40—9x12 : Crez(m and Deltox erican Grass Rugs $9.50 Perfect quality. Walls of Troy borders, plain centers and all-over 9x12 Crex De Luxe Rugs $17-95 Perfect quality. Crex De Luxe bespeaks quality. Only 14 of these excellent rugs to sell at this price. All rugs are factory labeled. Formerly sold for $21.75. Double Warp Grass Rugs and Runners Japanese Rice Straw. Runners 450 yards 18-inch width, 16¢ Yd. 500 yards 24-inch width, 25¢ Yd. $2.25 1000 yards 27-inch width, 30c Yd. $2.25 100 yards 36-inch width, 39¢ Yd. Extra Special 18x36 Grass Rugs, 2 for 25c¢ Select all vou want until quantity we have is sold. They are double warp and perfect quality. Colors—Blue, green and brown. Grass Rugs 27x54 inches, 36x73 inches, 6x9 feet, 6x12 feet, 44c 65¢ 10-Pc. Dining Room roup $235 An effective master-built suite of select American walnut in the popular two-tone finish. The suite includes a large 60- inch buffet, semi-inclosed china cabinet, oblong extension table, inclosed server, 5 side chairs and one master chair. Tudor Design 4-Pc. Walnut Bedroom Suite Louis XIV design $235 A beautiful suite in the design prevalent during the reign of Léuis XIV. The beauty of its lines is enhanced with Duo-tone finish. K Has a massive dresser 50 inches wide, topped with 30x40- itich plate mirror. Large man’s robe, bow-end bed and full vanity. Luxurious Couch Hammocks, 51175 One piece of outdoor furniture that returns its investment many times over in solid'comfort it ai- fords. . { Has gray enamel link spring and frame. Heavy button tufted cushion. Windshield and maga- zine pocket. Made of service- able khaki duck. Stand, $5.75 Extra Rockers, $3% Solid Maple High restful slat back;-, double-woven rattan seat, Solid maple frame in natural finish. Woven Fiber . Pullman Sleeper $1975 An excellent woven fiber reed sleeper, has reclining back afford- Lng l:est for the baby’s tired little ack. Adjustable hood, rubber tires and ‘Wwindshield. A comfortable carfiage «of extremely light weighu Finished L vory, and Gray Dustproof construction throughout. Mahogany lined drawers. . easy as cleaning a glass bowl ~ I The Hecht Co. * Seventh at F Of Special Importance—Monday! A Sale of Summer Drapes Stripe 1 Portieres Harmonizing plain cream marguisette cur- tains in Dutch style (with valance). They can be used for doors or ‘windows. 2¥4 yards long, with fringed val- ance and ends. Cross Cretonne - Over- drapes Heavy, durable cre- tonne in a variety of colors — attractively bright or softly sub- dued tints. Size 24 yards long, with scal- loped center valance to match. Also a number of snowflake and silk cross $1 stripe, in rose and blue, green and tan colors. Scrim Curtains, $1 Full 2%4-yd. length scrim curtains in white only. Have ¢ hemmed edges. Soft and sheer. Perfect Opagque Shades, 59¢ Durable quality opaque shade cloth, mounted on serviceabie spring rollerr All wanted col- ors for summer, including light and dark green, olive, tan, ecru and white. Window Screens, , 69¢” - Black Japanned mesh cloti, mounted _on oiled hardwood frames. Fits spaces up to 24x33 inches. ] Swinging Hammocks, 5175 Heavy, durable canvas navy style hammock. Size 36x72 inches. Hemmed ends, with rustless brass eyelets. Complete with ropes and rings. Dimity Bedspread, $2¥ Chaice of 72x90 and $§1x90 sizes, Neat crepe effect summer snread. Requires no ironing. Plain white only. Overlocked ends. Larger size—extends up to 30x37 inches—95¢c. Perfect Seamless Sheets, $12° Choice—63x90—72x90—81x90 The housewife will appreciate the real value in these per- fect sheets and they will do well to put in a goodly supply. They are of smooth, unfilled weave, deep bodied and firm. Have deep hems and you have the choice of three sizes— single, three-quarters or full, at the one price. They launder excellently. . Perfect Pillowcases, 25¢ Smooth weave, _snow-white pillowcases. 42x36-inch size. Deep hems. Chie Jnvisible Bed “Room Kroehler Cane End Bed Davenport Suite 3195 Recent tendencies toward a living-room suite with double pur- pose has given greater freedom in entertaining. The unexpected guest is well cared for whep the hostess is equipped with a Kroehler bed davenport suite comprising a luxurious settee with loose soit cushions and pillows (bed concealed and shown open ready for use in small insert). Large wing fireside chair and armchair all upholstered in costly grade of velour. There is ample space in the settee for mattress and bedding. This 3-Piece Simmons Bed Outit $] @75 I'he outfit, as illustrated, includes— . Simmons Bed Heavy continuous-post bed, sanitary, and made of steel. Han ten lateral fillers, White or enamel finish® Simmons Spring Comfortable sanitary steel frame, with sagless heavy wire springs. ‘Oaken Integrity Mahogany Solidity F URNITURE is made of wood. That, we believe, is generally conceded.- o - . : But when the question of the kind of wood it is made of arises, there seems to be some doubt and a great deal of deception. There is table talk ofmahogany tops—the mahog- any coming from no nearer Cuba than a Michigan pine forest. ’ And skin-deep oak frequently passes for the real noble and genuine thing. ~ Let it be understood that our salesmen ad- here tenacionsly to the facts about The Hecht Co. furniture. . They tell you exactly and precisely the kind of wood it is made of. This is a rigid policy of The Hecht Co. It is clear, definite and eminently fair furniture selling. D-U-R-A-L-I-N 49¢ Square Yard A modern floor covering for kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, dining room and hall. Thirteen beautiful patterns in parquetry—tile and novelties. Every desirable color in blue, brown, rose, green, olive and tan. Duralin is absolutely waterproof; lies flat to the floor without tacking; is easily kept clean by running a damp cloth over surface, and every yard is guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction. . Inlaid Linoleum 31,39 Inlaid—mind you—the kind that the colors go through to the burlap back and endure as long as the linoleum lasts. Beautiful patterns, in brown and blue straightline effects. 9x12 Texoleum Rugs, $895 We have but onec dozen of these high-grade, periect and guaranteed rugs. Unusual price - regularly sell for $I5. They are in green all-over de- sign and brown parquetry. Very desirable for any room. Easily kept clean. 3-Pc. Mission Porch Group, $10.75 A group of mission finish is not effected by the weather and can be left on the porch or the veranda upon retiring, saves the tiresome task of dragging chairs in and out of the house. Comfortable settee with restful rocker and large armchair com- prise this group. Simmeons New Cotton Mattress . Model in roll edge of good quality, covered in attractive art ticking. All sizes, Sani-Cold ‘Seamless Porcelain Lined Refrigerator . %38 No housewife questions the real . worth of porcelain lined refrigera- tors., The sanitary feature is: es- sential to all refrigerators and with a one-piece porcelain throughout cleaning is made as 3-Door Refrigerator , White radium enamel-lined food chamber. Large ice capacity. Hardwood case. all nickeled hardware.' Re- movable drain pipe, sanitary wire shelves. Heavy close- fitting doors. Large Size top icer Sani-Cold Refrigerator $23.75 Large _ice capacity, very roomy. White enamel lining, wire shelves, perfect drainage system. Hardwood case. 7th This Sani-Cold refrigera- tor is the 3-door front-icing style of 60-Ib. capacity and is built in an all-hardwood- sases 2 i A table to match is $4.95. 5-Pc. Breakfast Group, %17 Here’s a group in natural finish hardwood, all set for pretty decorations of your own choice. Tasty, artistic effects can be accomplished. v The group includes a graceful drop-leaf table and 4 spindle-back chairs with solid seats. ‘ "he Hecht Co . Members of the Batter Business Byreaw