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Show THE SALT LAKE- TRIBUTE, 'SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 1, 1920. - getting proper administrative "Bodies to control tbe hlghwsy programs. W have associations, train associations, nlghwty councils, etc. ad Infinitum, all eel Ing ( promote tha construction of roads In detail or In mux and urging tha notion, the states and the counties to spend millions or billions on highway of all kinds, classes, sorts and condltlona "The aole Idea seems to be to get money, and more money, to build highways, it doe not appear to matter to them what kind of hlghwava who builds them, or whether tha people get a dollar s worth or a dime worth for a dollar. Men ar In these associations who mak Trillions every year, who control organization efficient which ar oely designed toandget who dollar for dollar resull pay worth. ar their .executive what they Tot whn they get Into th field of public service they emingly forget all th rule which made their own business a succees, and expect a thousand dollar Xnan to be the eighth wonder of the world, and organizations to grow overnight, with no possible financial encourUnless business men of this agement. class wake up' and devote more thought to the basic problem of gottUig efficient to spend th money, I fear a organisation real disaster to our highway programs. "All of ua hav probably In th pest derided th possibility of getting effectlv results out of town and county highway effort because, we said, politic had too great a part in road work In those unite, and that they would never pav the eateries necessary to get competent planning and supervision of th work. "A state highway department U not right, or It Is not wrong, just bee os ItIt ha a Republican or a Democrat at head, or because one brand of Republican or Democrat Is In control when another brand of tbe same political party comes Into power. A state highway department Is right when it la well organised to get efficient and economical results, and Is wrong when It Is organised or unorganized to produce Inefficient and uneconomical result. , X Of Improvement in Situation of Highway Engineer Urged 0 Says That Immense Proportions Assumed by Threatened Shortage of Program Necessitates the , Highest Type of Efficiency. Cars for Big Auto Show Road-buildin- g Is Quickly Averted. gond-roa- of small population with large road mileBy W. A, RICHMOND. of federal age and a large percentage (Assistant stats road engineer, presi- owned land without an unreasonable burdent of the Utah chapter. American Asas sociation of Engineers, in an address be- den upon the people of these elates At the JJrowninjr Automobile compared w.th stalee having little or no fore the Utah boclety of Engineers.) atreeta, Main and owned federal land. Sixth South The first road of which a ia a recipe for obtaining we hkve record was located near the War Material Used. for an auto bow in record great pyramid In Egypt. This road wss In addition to tho fund oRotttd, tho time. It read like thin: voot quantltioo of built by King Cheops for th$ purpose of tut as hovo ' Persistency plus pluck produces transporting materials for construction war material oultable for tho construction Tho equipment for Utah conof the pyramids across the sands and of roods. the goods. was made of massive stone blocks. In stats of o large number of now expensive car which ore shipped without regard It are a month ago, when the places ten feet thick, with surfacing of trucks, to economy for th rtato. as one truck auto fine stone shortage was a menace andon the woe placed on a car which would usually The llomsp erv substantial built hand re, dealer a ith some used cars roads through all the countries which accommodate threa and the eoulPtnent carried windows show his so that was carelesslv placed that thousands joiced llisy controlled. The Appian wsv Is said to have been In good repair lAq years of dollars' worth of tools and accessories something besidea hardwood flooring been stolen at the point of shipment potted plants were after H was built. The type consisted of have and plate glass '.found tlon of j c I" transit.. Much other vsluaoie .nutpFirst. burned in to add a hazy charm to the four course ment hss been received which will aid of large flat (tones bedded In mortar, then big ade in the window descriptive ery materially with the state s program of hind rock laid in mortar, then the advantages of the car which the aa layer course of gravel and mortar, and as a of road construction. firm would sell Previous to the last legislature state course large, flat, stones, roads Browning con- top were designated by the stale road But tie making a total thickness oi about three commission. This plan was not satisfacbe high, "on running cern wanted to feet. Such a road constructed with presenbo it put foot t-day tory, however, and now state roads are facilities would cost approxiBays tbo management, designated by an set of the legislature. on the idea clutch and soon eased its mately 1200 000 per mile The state road commission consists of Unman roads were built on straight into the main big car out of tbo rut control five the governor, the secretary Proper Organization Needed. ahead lines, without regard to topography. Hills of member road aud reached the elate, the atiomey general, the state were cut through and deep gullies filled In a spirit state engineer all of of "I speak of these matter, not of eehedule time. ,Ae Mr- - Dooley, the in, the builders, the and apparently, hellevlng that auditor but In order to Interest Chicago philosopher, would express it, massive construction was required for a whom serve Without pay on the commisyou In the great problem of building up sion. Two this way: reasonably permanent road. The state road office consists of a chief public opinion to the point where, for He The Incaa of Feru had a magnificent At Toledo. Ohio, is located the great own offvee an an assistant enrlnrer, protection, it will Insist upon the engineer, the of roads, reaching to every part factory, makers of The sjstem proper organisation of every agency which of their empire, which In some respects engineer, a bridge department, a drafting cars. Overland and Willy a testdeals with expenditure of these great agclerical a department, far superior to the Roman roads, department, the were Browning Automobile company is Coning laboratory, a storage verd end re- gregations of highway fund In that advantage was taken of the toconcern. dis"We must, by every means In our power, Balt Lake outlet for that shops, with a field force of six pography and local materials were used pair trict engineers, with engineering and by precept and example, preach the docsequently, the local sales force start-o for construction wherever they were clerical la room trine of clean-cbusiness efficiency In Our assistant. drafting Toledo tha found suitable So well did these roads factory ed to telegraph In highway administration. results be- - serve the people that famines were un- the beat equipped In the countrv, while American persistently that presently so we will beat. our tha Is doing go up against the ageamong testing laboratory to show. First came the promise known In Peru before the advent of the The surveja, plans and construction are long prejudice of the American people and mechanism wear S.a car would be sent; then the date white man. In England as latelv as 1770 Lord all carried out In conformity with rules againstor paying their public servants toa a proper wage. From top was fixed for starting thorn toward tho Macauley dowu by the bureau of public road living laid so were roads records three-pointhat the and t bottom the scale of public salaries Is longer. western city by the lake; next came bad that crops were allowed to spoil In wrong. Th constitutional and other offitho news that tbev had started, and the fields, whtls people only a few miles Highway Situation Given. 4 Overland cers of of the state of the the nation, Triplex Springs OverBrowning away were actually dying of starvation I will read an extract from a paper delight weight only Wednesday last the counties and of all other municipalities livered bv A R. Hurst, state highway en- ore practically without exception, office was notified by the Oregon car being occupants in 1794. American Road 4 land in had associacars passed Bhort Line that the spells economy tires, gineer of Wisconsin, before the not oil the basis of what their servLouisville. paid, ices are or should be worth, but on Chevenne. By Friday six earloads of s The first Important road In America tion of state hlghwav1919.officials, from almost I believe besls fixed completely which oil fuel. December 8, and Ky., in were case most built of macadam, from Lancaster (In long year ago) Overlands and shows the position of the highway engi- with due regard to the Tionor' which must to Philadelphia, In 1794. However, Balt Lake ready for the auto show. roads. accurateneers and the situation impacts rough accrue to the to the hbltlef of a public! highway carried on only In a limcomfort is sup Consequently, the Browning organ!-satio- ited way was mostly by private capital ly We are on the threshhold of a new office. The universal custom was. Is, and well pleased over the excellent until ISOS, and will he, to figure that the was bill possibly when a always by passed sensation plied produce lengthened position accorded for a booth at the congress forthe building of a epoch In hlgnwy construction In America, proepectiv holder of the job will be a Balt Lake Automobile show, is confi- road from providing Cumberland. Md . westward to but Instead of congratulating ourselves to-Is politician with no other Interests or means the long fight for highways like almost and that the salary won't matter, or that dent that with tho Willy Knight and the Mississippi river This protect was day that gliding smoothly Springbase. nt to given up In 1338, after the expenditure won, we should rather gird our loins for joy at getting the plum' of public office Overlands on hand it can impending battle. Added responsibili.will dwarf all material consideration above Persistence of 86.824,919.30. t'p to 1861 the rational the ground where the public a The wheelbase gives to the executive "There Is or should be an honor In behad assisted In roadbulld-In- g ties bring added fearshim efnew on to who and thinks, plus pluck won, tho manager declares. government spur selected for public service and worthy ing seen are throughout the nation to the extent forts and new devlcerfor bumps scarcely added ease in handling. developing him- public servants and feel that of about 814.OoO.Ooo self and his organization to meet the new honnr. It may appreciate be, although I doubt It, From 1861 to 19o2 the feele-governfelt. conditions. American worth for while the ment did not aid In the construction of people to Overland 4 is car "The coming battle Is all the more Seri- penalise consistently those who work for roads. Following the war the Immense debt made Toadbullding out of the ques- ous because from time Immemorial tho them by paying them less than a living in These springs absorb finish. tion. and later the belief became quite American people, while always willing to wage or less than the work would comComparatively few owners and drivers the price for the work they desire, mand If done for a corporation, or If that the railroads had lessened pay shocks of motor cars are aware of the value of general car a never teen to includes everyhave willing pay the price done for the individual cltlsen In hts prigive need for Improved roads soap for sealing leaky joints fn the gaso- the On March 3. 1893, an annual appropria- of the proper supervision of It. 'Millions vate capacity; but tne trouble with the Verv frequently line svstem. Auto-Lit- e gasoline tion s but la that when the American people for for those works, motion. evenness from startpublic system .smooth pittance was 810.000 to of made the thing depart- who must ooies out around the filler cap. especially dtslgr. and supervise the build- have before them a piece of really agriculture for road Investiga- ing when the tank is nearly full. Such a leak ment of to of seems be the American like them, their is work, Strain preeent highway electric tions, which was put to very beneficial ing lighting because the gasoline use IS objectionable program, the policy falls down aboelutely. spirit. In an educational sense spreads over the Isoutside of the tank, "As a case In point: It waa with the "We must the American In 1900 mahelp by for a people car born. laboratory tne testing which nowaday s greatly lessened; usually carried at making them realize that with hundreds! was established which Is con- greatest difficulty tnat tne present conrsar of the car, collects dust and Impairs terials gress could be Induced to fix tne salary of millions, even billions, to be expended to be superior to anv In existence the finish. A coating of ordinary soap ceded In of the the next few years, the building of In 192 the annual appropriation was of the very competent present head on the gasket and threads will prevent increased to 820,000 par annum, which federal bureau of road a at in86hij per tear, highways la a profession and a bualneea leakage, even when the tank is fulL When was will the bureau the ol and not a political 'football' to be kicked altnougn veari 1916. 11. continued until when July the a bill waa 1919 to 1922 Inclusive, supervise from the around. joints In the fuel line, and around email We cannot afford to penapproved appropriating carbureter in particular, develop and protect the lederal nies and bandy words just for pinch ourseive In building roads. This federal standpoint leaks a coating of soap will usually prove bill was for aidemended In tne expenditure of probably but In tne Interest of the competent and Interest later a providing grand efficacious monev and with It 'up ahd Cuming, highway organization j total of 8276.000.00i). which must be tied 2200, 000, b'M) of federal I the expenditure of 2300.000 000 more from which must be created In every state to up by the several stales In project agreeW tST Pump. the states and local units. protect the Interests of the people of the I ments before July 11. 1920 we can afford to fight for the light. state, Utahs portion of tills federal aid Is 1.17 The water sjstem employing pump clr-- I culation usually has grease cups for the,1 per cent, or 13.122.814 91, which must be Misplaced Interest Evident. Work Important. filled he hv amount should these matched like a from Is state and the Highway kept pump, "It Interesting, although disconcertwith beef or mutton tallow, or some and couritle giving a total of 26,248,629.82 ing. to note the almost total lack of in"I trust that nothing I have said in rela not affected by for federal aid roads In Utah, orv terest on the part of heavy greaae that to state highway organizations will water. This plan will not work out in states ganlzationa In the fundamental problem gard be wrongly construed. The present organizations, with very few exceptions, are and nave been doing effective work with limited opportunities. Where there Is trouble It Is In most cases due to tne political obsession of our principally American commonwealth In too many states It Is not even debated that the old political motto 'to the victor belong the spoils' Is the law and the goepel, and the Idea that Overland 4 Teurinf, Joj5; Roadster, tP4Sl Coupe, tijiS; Sedan, tlJTS 5. the victory of m political party, or of a faction of any political party, should not friutf. a 8. TcUia, mkjtct lo dumft wUtemt sefirS carry with It the transfer of all offices within the governor' control Is not even considered. County and state officials without number have been thrown out of office for no other reason than that they have held the jub long enough; someone else should be given a Chance. If a bank DISTRIBUTORS or a railroad, or any other corporation, the Idea that Twin Falls adopted Idaho Falls political belief was Ogden the hallmark of efficiency, or that oervlce was a valid reason for discrarging Its personnel, public confidence would be lost. Its stock would be a drug on the market and the corporation itself would become bankrupt. "Tne American public must be convinced that If they will play politics with their public officials thev should confine to routine offices where almost anybody can 'get by' because someone else doe the work anyway. They must be convinced, on the other hand, that the highway department of the states and of the counties come Into a different class and that here merit and knowledge snould be the sole criterion In selecting and keeping their officials and that here at least, length of and service Is of tremendous valuetraining and a necessity, if efficient and economical results are to be secured. The professions of highway ing and of highway building mustengineerbe nified so that they shall attract the digbest . engineers and the best construction mtn All n In America. This Is Important not only I for tne Immediate future, but especially so for the veare to come. Not must we strive to attract and keep only the best we have, but we muet get the men IVe need all the brains and coming all the talent we can muster To attract the best When you want a broken spring replaced ou your car, quick voung men. good working cond'tlons a clean atmosphere In public service, adehen-iccounts for everything. Delays in sending away to the fac- s quate compensation and a reasonable Always drive your car slowly and cauChance of advancement must be offered. mean iu a -s or the of tory tieup the your transportation foregoing Less than this will not serve. tiously until you ars thoroughly familiar i -: and tns pleasure and convenience of motoring. with Its control mechanism methods of stopping It. Tqls Is some TEMME SPRINGS are made specially, to meet the demand for of the advice given to new car owners by a writer In live current Issue of Amerquick and accurate service. From our mammoth stocks we can sup- ican Motorist. Among other things, this According to the Western Auto Pervice i ply a Temme Spring for any make or model of car and at a mo- My' comnenv. 429 Routh Main street the re. I "When driving up grades on the higher motor shows any tendency rneuts notice. E treading of auto ttres nuts a substant'sl ratios. If tbe to labor, shift back into a lower gear zuin of money into the pocket of the has which been provided for that ratio, motorist. averwge Th's comnany Every Temme is an exact reproduciion of original factory . nounces the installation of Many motorists beiteve that the newest purpose a of car's ability Is to rush test best model of Nsttonai retreading mold, stated the equipment Made of highest grade crucible steel, each leaf hand to be the best and tnoet efficient tyne all hills,' or bad spots In roads, on the of equipment for retreading work to be direct drive. It should be remembered fitted, oil tempered, and carefully graphited before assembly. that the lower speed ratios were profound snvwhere. The mold, savs the service enmoany'e vided for use. at all times when employA e are or fourth speeds might proauthorized to make settlements under the manufacturer's manager, has a distinct end unloue ad- ing the third In tbe motor. strains -vantage. Inasmuch as all nher mold duce iron-clanever attempt to drive ehould "One reouv three "cure," In handling guarantee. a t're casTh- - Nat'onal oaPs for but two to acrom-ol cars at high speeds unless the tire ah the des'red reault A good man-fre- e. ings are In perfect condition and the Let your next Replacement be a Temme Spring. road surfaces good. In driving on clay It Is aald. ere eerimalv damaged bv "overcuring when handled under the or muddy road or on wet asphalt, care We have closed out the Retail Branch of our business. and From coetomarv method. but the new mold must be taken In turning comer now ou we will engage exclusively In WHOLESALE trade. the car should always be driven cauavoids thin through Its im- tiously to avoid dangerous side slipping proved construction. The average auto tre 's good foe or skidding. .When driving on unfavoreurfacee a! wavs keep one able S0U) 7000 highway to of m'e ab"t during, the car on firm ground If poe-et- b lrgetv on rood conditions and sidee. of Brakes should In always be carefully oualltv hn'ld'ng. When the tire eem tt le no longer serv tree hie applied, especially If the road surfaces down eo automobile should never be for ee-d- v driving end the Inner cee'ng ars wet. to Asa AR stop In mud. clay or sand. Trt fiKr'R brought - ov, or slush. If It can be avoided. wle badly Impaired, proper retreading wilt meke the tire vlrtoallv ae good aa Whenever road conditions are unfaor- - I n Ant o RervYe comsole, the smooth tread tires of the drivnew, and the We-ing wheels should always be fitted with pany s prepared to do the work proper- chain Salt Lake City tire grips to Insure having adety. eff'dent'v and without loe of time quate traction. to the motorist. -- world-beatin- com-pun- hard-surfac- super-exhib- rerhd r. close-fitte- d g fault-findin- g, -- Willya-Overlan- d ut New Triplex Springs Suspend the Car Above Road Roughness PHE remarkable new suspension of and separate Fint of the of g Heavier car by the a They the jnr-s-- super-exhibi- The a Willya-Knight- better t. shorter but USE SOAP TO STOP GASOLINE PIPE LEAK al road and the of on the body thus parts a quality construction and Equipment and to I BROWNING AUTOMOBILE CO, j g A WJt.. Quick Replacement Service magazine of e - r ss '' d gym-re-; Capital llctric Co. Distributors. ffliaf ht THIS MIGHT SERVE PLEA I .The experience of mothe-- e that nursemaids are the meet difficult eort of If to Hut ret. consult the yon help AS REASONABLE mother who hav a been satisfied In tbl j o - I on the ttebceth d von oathe sale of gasoline win cent find that per tte, Of course, fo1- ts'nrd her nursemaid through Tribune I As a result of s brainstorm In th Police Marshal Une will he well supplied with tne fuel Want Ai grand Jury of Baltimore, n Saturday night. To our blnocu'ar tew, nuwever, it presents a golden for new alibis by those who arw " v bed on Sunday In the mar. -- Motor Life. nu-le- It |