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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
The AUTOMOBILE HABIT
Is INCREASING DAILY

' That the big automobile shows held OF
ate years have had strong erect 10.
leally there Is not the slightest doubt, and
llever before has the keen interest been
manifested I'm automobiles as exists I'm
he city of Providence and surrounding
owns today.
eether IL takes but a short space OF time
for conversation TO turn TO the prevail
ng sport-automobiling, and quickly the
Various points OF the different machines
Undoubtedly the auto microbe' is In
The air--the whirl Of the wheels and the
lonk OF the horn Is In the ears of the
oopulace. and those who, not long ago.
we're saying mo auto for mel" are be-
sinning to sit UP and take notice-they
IRE daily becoming more interested In
pmount to anything the end OF the pres
snt season Will see more autos I'm this
feetion than ever before
Even estimating In a very conservative
Eay II Is predicted that there will be at
ne end OF the season twice as many ma
mines as In the year 1906. for Il is abso-
utely safe I'm stating that not only Is
he contemporary production OF touring
ears larger than ever before. but the an.
flination on the part OF the masses ITO
our is hourly 1t might be said. on the
He or she must certainly be OF a ne.
fuliar makeup who fails TO appreciate
ne grandness OF the outdoor iife-the
tountry roads. the people that one comes
lealthful conditions that surely come
Win the possession OF an automobile II
vas not so very long ago that there was
decided uncertainty connected with
nachine. which held back many from Sc
uring one; when a trip was contemplate
~ the question invariably arose. ''yVin
ne ne, journey be made without trouble. and
VII we get back homer" This uncer-
ainty arose because the automobile had
iot reached state OF perfection.
"A Today IL Is different
The genius of man centered I'm the ex-
pert mechanic has overcome the weak
"A olnts and now motoring touring sched-
z les may be arranged and carried out
yin almost that precision OF the older
nethods Of transportation. such as the
ailroad, the trolley or the good old friend
he horse.
The automobile has indeed done much
nor our country and 20 It's presence may
q credited the road improvements in our
4 tate and surrounding country. While
ne roads as yet. have not reached that
ign degree Of perfection that II Is hoped
hey Will, IL is all coming fast while the
uto touring proposition Is extending in
apid strides. north, east, south and west
letter Wavi
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
More Rational Use.

Taking a glance forward for the coming
. X months IL is noted that there will be a
hange along the line OF automobile con-
hsrs as compared with the year past,
\ hen contests seem to take on speed pro-
tortions. There appears to be n more ra-
onal line of contests to be looked for
lard 10, for with the exception OF straight
way racing at Jacksonville. Atlantic
sity and Cape May, hill climbing contests
ID other points, there are no great auto
hobile sporting meets OF ony consequences
D the near uture except the Vanderbilt
mp race In October next. while last sea-
,bn at the time there were n long list
n track race meets arranged for.
Undoubtedly the taste has changed from
.oeed competition TO touring and techni-
al contests and just now the automobile
lub of America has under contemplation
he organization OF economy and endur-
nee trials that will be OF more value,
'enerally. TO the automobilist than the
Entering OF all interest upon speed alone.
peed Is all very well. but the most the
utomobile becomes a fixture the more
tttention is being given 60 durability.
eronomy and general worthfulness. To
he manufacturer deserves TO extent tho
redit for this; each individual maker
fels that ne Is TO serve the people and
\ the people he may find the great ma
brity desire n racing machine that will
aand every test along the line OF the
sree points mentioned above.
s The average individual today does not
bro alone for speed-service and FAIR SER
ice Is what they expect from their auto,
Rnd IL Is 10 this is the manufacturer now
I a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
Rhode Island Roads.

A fact that our state OF Rhode Island
as been particularly energetic during
pc past three years in the Improvement
n It's highways is a point that should be
AIKEN into curious consideration by every
utomobilist or prospective purchaser OF
car.
The country hereabouts Is beautiful and
ne wuld have TO travel many miles 10
ibtain duplicate OF the beautiful nat
raj scenery that the state affords.
To the automobillst good roads" are n
.oon and stimulate travel. At the pres
.nt writing the state OF Rhode Island
possesses or has I'm the course OF cen
eruction in the neighborhood of 10 miles
q macadam highway. and II reports are
rue and plans carried out within the
ext two years this mileage will be IN
-eased 10 249 miles. The work has met
ith genuine approval on all sides and
ne appropriation voted not long ago
pr the continuance or the road improve
ent shows that II is a popular move.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
The National.

The Central Automobile Exchange at
and II Fountain street are tho agents
pr the National said by experts 20 be
be OF the best cars upon the market to-
by and has shown its value In both
beed and endurance tests
In their second attempt at racing at
Indianapolis on Nov 1917. 1905, they en-
hred two National stripped cars In n
ial against time for "a hours. In this
vent they broke the 80 mile and all 9TH
i world records from CSC to 1860 miles
nd also the 24-hour worlds record. which
hve a decidedly practical demonstration
the great value OF this make OF ma
hine
The i've oopular makes of 49, National
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
The Mitchell.

This car whose motto Is "the car you
ought to have at the price you ought to
pay has It's agency with the VIM. A.
Harris Steam Engine company on Park
street this city.
IL is from many standpoints one OF the
best automobile proposition yet offered
or aristocratic appearance excellence In
workmanship and power in the motor
the prices running from s75O to $500 and
having all the equipments and excellent
features OF higher priced cars.
The Mitchell has been tried and found
equaI TO almost any occasion and has
met with the hearty satisfaction of all
who have used them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
PAWTuXET VALLEY
May Start Chemical Works a
Harris. band Concert Post
pOned on Account Of Lack
Of Light.

Town Surveyor Horace Foster OF An
property at Harris, formerly known at
the Old Pierce mill. recently sold by the
Manufacturers Trust company TO man
named Parkerson, who II is reported is to
start a chemical works there. The mill
has been idle for some time and was for
merly run by r. c. Asplund, manager of
the Hygenic Fisbre company. who manu-
factured absorbant cotton ant sanitary
bandages for hospital purposes. The prop
erty consists OF a little wooden mill, an
excellent water privilege, several acres Of
land and two tenements.
BAND CONCERT PoSTPNED.
The open air concert which was 20 have
been given by the Hope band on the band
stand In that village last evening was
postponed. There was large gathering
OF people but when the musicians ar
rived Il was found the electric wires con-
Meeting the band stand were cut and the
meter which had been taken out last sea
son had not been replaced. The services
OF Joseph Fenner. an electrician, were Sc
cured and the wire connected, but
slight drizzling rain set in and the con-
cert was postponed.
MEMS CLUB PLAN OUTING.
The Mems club OF the Phenix NJ. II.
church has planned an outing on Satur-
day. IL the weather permits The triI
will include a visit TO Rocky Point, and
later In the day a stop at Fields Point
for special dinner prepared expressly
for them.
NOTES.
II. y. Waterhouse, Jr., OF Centrevile,
left today for camping trip I'm the
wilds OF Maine.
, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Knight OF Phe-
nix are spending the week at Oakland
Beach.
Miss Louise Dion OF Arctic Centre Is
spending a few days with relatives at
Pleasure Reach. Conn.
Miss Mary Mcmahon OF Pawtucket has
returned 10 her home in that place after
a visit 20 Miss Agnes Duffy at Clyde.
Arthur Colvin Of Paterson, ~. j., Ia Wis
iting relatives In Fiskville
Miss Mary Dennigan OF Clyde Is visit
ing friends at Buttonwoods.
Mr. and Mrs l. r. Chase. Jr. OF Arc
tic. attended the funeral Of a relative Of
Mrs. Chase yesterday at Nood River
Junction
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
ARE CMING HOME.

Kelly and Reno. the well known come
dy acrobatic team, are expected to ar
rive at their homes here today or to-
morrow. Some time ago Mr.. Kelly was
stricken with typhoid fever In Paris.
France, and after his recovery went to
London and thought that with little
rest, he would be able TO I'll contracts
that would keep the team In Europe for
Ave years, but his physicians told him he
must leave Europe for at least fve
months. The team sailed from London.
Saturday morning, July 2. and their rel
atives and friends look for them at any
time now. They made a great hit wher-
ever they appeared.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
FOUND IN A DOORWAY.

A man. rs years old, was an object OF
pity last evening. He was found I'm a
doorway on Plalnfield street by Patrol
man Mowrey Just before midnight and
was sent 10 the Chaffee street station for
SAFE keeping He gave his name as William
Pikington and said he had a sister some
where in the city. He was quite saucy
this morning when Sergeant Potter told
him he was at liberty to go and said they
had no right to lock him up and that ~
would lock into the matter. Those va
saw him huddled I'm the door of the stc>
are Of the opinion that the action taken
by the police was right and humane.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27

Motor Vehicles company OF Indianapolis,
who turn out the National Is the 4-cylin-
der. model D-35-40 III. r. and which is sold
at the very low price OF $1,000 {. o. b. In
dianapolis. while the e-cyhnder. model
II. 5000 A. =. brings $4,000. Both are all
actively built cars and will meet the ap-
proval OF even the most fastidious.
The National Is not building up repu-
tation-their reputation has already been
made and for the prospective purchaser
OF a car, for their own interests. they
would be on the safe side 10 give the
National a thorough consideration and
then be convinced of It's strength speed.
beauty and durability. the four points
that any one desires I'm their machine,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
DRUNK AND UGLY.

At 430 this morning OFFICERS at the
Chaffee street police station were nou.
fed that pair OF horses and hack had
a hotel in Johnston. Later I'm the morn
ing man giving his name as Lammon
found asleep in car by Sergt. Pot
ter, and as he answered the description
q. t.e man who was supposed TO have
stolen the outfit, he was locked up at the
Chaffee street station. He would not tell
where ne had left the team, and was In
such an ugly mood that he would not say
arvthinr He was also very much un-
der the influence OF liquor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
Touring Cars Popular.

The automobile exhibits held not long
ago at New York and Boston exhibited
with effect the rapid advances the max
Ing Of machines and their improvements
that have taken place along this line in
a comparatively short time. say the past
decade
IL would appear that the standard car
and the one that most appeals TO those
who know. or to even the prospective pos
SCISSOR. is the four-cylinder touring car OF
"a TO p horsepower and weighing from
2o00 TO 22o0 pounds.
While las we say, II would appear .hat
the four-cylinder machine is quite the
standard type the two-cycle motor Is
making distinct progress that cannot
be lightly considered and IL is stated that
one OF the oldest manufacturers in the
United States has worked on the problem
with 40 much success that he now has a
two-cylinder. Is horse power touring car
which weighs but 1900 pounds.
IL Is said by experts In talking over the
style or car that IL certain disadvantages
OF the two-cycle motor. such as the small
range of speed and the difficulty expert
enced In keeping the crank case tight
can be overcome. there are certain well
Defined advantages, such as weight and
simplicity, that would tend to make this
particularly kind OF car general favor
tie
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
Autos in Police Work.

A news item worthy OF note and which
clearly shows how the auto is obtaining a
foothold In the organization OF a great
city, is that Police Commissioner Bing-
ham OF New York city quite recently OBJ
tained the permission OF the aldermanic
finance comittee TO purchase three tour
ing cars without advertising for bids.
Commissioner Bingham declared II was
necessary for the department 10 have the
best American cars In the market I'm or
der that he and his deputies, leaving
headquarters for tour OF inspection in
Queens and Richmond boroughs. might
be sure OF getting back without delay. He
added that for the present he intended to
have the automobiles run by uniformed
policemen. but that he would soon be back
for another appropriation TO provide funds
to engage civilians.
Right here I'm our own city OF Provi-
dence the police commission have a new
ly acquired automobile i'm which they
make their rounds OF business. These two
instances demonstrate that the touring
car has come 10 be a factor ir a business
way. as much as from a pleasure stand
point.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27

NATIONAL
obtained
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
OLNEYvILLE
Funeral Of Owen Goif At St.
Anthony's Church this Morning
Vicious Dog Causes Excitement
ON POcaSset kve.-KOt0S.

The funeral OF owen Goff was held at
his late residence. % Pocasset avenue
this morning. and was followed by a
requiem mass at ST. Anthonys cnurSn'
the Rev. FIR. Brown officiating. The fu-
neral was one OF the largest In this sec.
tion for "A long time, for the deceased nau
been "A resident for many years, ana ms
genial disposition made him many
some floral tributes. among them being a
massive wreath from his former associ-
ates at the Olneyville car barn. small
where his son James is employed. an en-
blematic Offering from Court Thomas
A. Doyle. Foresters Of America; bat
bouquet from Miss Lizzie Conley; an
other from Mrs James Christie, stand.
ing wreath bearing the word. Grandpa,
from his grandchildren; an Offering from
bis his nsees Mrs Lena Ma6SeTsom nIow sfom sho MT
John Murphy and family; massive
wreath bearing the words. From
Friends; a wreath from William John
O. b. sisson. besides those from the Inn
mediate family. 1t required two car
riages TO convey the offerings from the
Messrs. Patrick Fones, Edward Fitzger-
aid, william Herrick and James Markey.
The lnterment was at st. Anne's ceme-
terry.
A MAD DOG
A mad dog created quite a sensation on
Pocasset avenue near Webster avenue
late yesterday afternoon. The dog came
running from the vicinity of Silver Lake,
and made a spap at several Italians, but
missed thcm, and the men shouted 10
man ahead OF them TO Look out for the
dog" BY this time the dog was at the
side OF the man. who was William Stan
ton OF IS Pocasset avenue. Before he
could get out Of the way. the dog had
bitten him on his left leg He hurried
home and the family physician was call
ed and dressed the wound. The ply
sician does not anticipate any serious re-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
The Rambler.

The Thomas B. Jeffery q Company,
whose local agents are The Whitten Mo-
tor Vehicle company at iA Washington
street, carry the famous Rambler auto
mobiles and appreciating the growing de-
mand for cars OF high power and free
dom from noise and vibration they are
presenting 10 the public two models IA
and is both OF the advanced type of mo-
tor driving gear and construction. They
are OF the four-cylinder vertical type,
while the transmitting gear pattern IL es-
pecially designed for the trying service.
subjected to.
In controlling devices the simplicity of
the Rambler Is apparent. for II Is gov
erned by the familiar throttle lever un-
der the stearing wheel. In general cor 4.
struction The Rambler cars are grace
ful, roomy and build for service and en-
body everything that is positively right ."
The Rambler of 1896 Is the result Of
years OF constant study and experiment
and has undergone the most severe of
tests. The object In view Of the manufac-
turer at ali times has ben simplicity,
utility and durability and the small per-
cendage OF second hand Ramblers on the
market demonstrates that they are made
to keep.
To the prospective buyer OF a machine
this particular make will appeal very
strongly and should meet with the con-
sideration that Is certainly due IL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
GENERAL MENTION.

The newly formed local OF the Painters
union held a meeting In Guild hall last
evening. The only matter Of business
considered was that the committee on
installation reported that Thursday eve
ming Aug 2, had been selected as the
date and that c. r. u. hall had been
secured to hold tho meetings, beginning
from the above date
Harry Head, the inventor OF "Diving
the Loop" that was the attraction at
Boyden Heights last week was the guest
Of John Thompson OF IL Stokes street
yesterday.
This being Patrolman Jones' 'long
day." there were two well-equipped fish
ermen at the Chaffee street station after
him before he had aroused from his
slumber and few moments later the trio
were on their way 10 Conimicut. where
they will take boat and do what they
can In the way OF relieving the bay OF
"sduit"
Joseph Brogan. IL years old. was ar
rested on Atwell's avenue yesterday at
ternoon for reveing. lie was allowed his
freedom on his promise 10 appear at the
session Of the Juvenile court at O'clock
this morning.
The funeral of Mrs. Annie II. Coleman
mother OF Patroman James ". Coleman
Of the Chafee street station. will be held
al her late residence. SO Lippitt street.
tomorrow morning.
James Hanley OF Pocasset avenue is
spending a few days with relatives in
New York city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-27
MEMS CLUB PLAN OUTING.

The Mems club OF the Phenix NJ. II
church has planned an outing on Satur-
day. IL the weather permits. The triI
will include "A visit 10 Rocky Point, and
later In the day a stop at Fields Point
for a special dinner prepared expressly
for them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-03-31
MRNNINGTON

MANNINGToN, March 30. Charley
Reese, of Downs, was in town yester-
day.
Among the Manningtonians who
were in Faimont yesterday were ]. R.
Dlgg8,Ed. Beatty Dr.. F. M. Calvert,
j. D. Charlton, Jack strumus. Neason
Grubb and John Scott.
F, r. Stewart has returned from a
business trip to the east.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-03-31
First Ward

o.
Mr.. Harry shateE q llsisisltle EEo 4!
is ibc guest toy 3 sslotl 5ls.l & III 81 tils
parents. MI aid Mrs 3llatte Y.
Of Ferry street
Miss Sadie Crane 8 venue n
spent yeslerday afternooEl On ~
May Gordon q Hilson
Bazel HafBert fetpfned yesterday
from iiarfison cefntg lieEe 4; he has
been TOR Short time 81 btisine \
Mrs. sash Rlgg stats street
has gone % Mcaiectiap tos 9 4, sho g,
visit wifh her datighte " MOI MoE.
ris.
aIrs zenith wiley sao has been
very ~ with heart tEoulbe IS nov 7
greatly improve
olneg p. Ieyelle left yes erday tof
Webster sptlii ~ be De-
iaiusd fcr ssgogt lime On business
VI .. Morrison ettrned last even
ing from Muir There he has El been.
on business
sprlns ppening Elite il y Par
lors cofner Merchant and Guhey
streets fitst near City hospital
George Powell moved yesterday
from STATE % defc1ant street..
HARRY 2inn q Tunnel tor, Is the
guest Ior q his aunt Mrs.
VI II shatef q cry street
Misses GertEude ard Atlleen Hun
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-03-31
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Live local letters in the West Viz
ginian almost evevy day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-03-31
-opellnlne.

Elite Millinery Parlor Saturday,
March 81, corner Merchant and CUT.
fey streets, First ward. near City hos
pital. Attend.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-03-31

1f,laf
you uafe instted q stead %
Eilt Millinery aEiors corner
clian and Gaifes tree Fri ward,
j CITY hospIta
Il atfer Ifafbert q peeting
IS move soon from bis home On the
Goiden view 70 his farm 4ip Harrison
u Nj. Grant Laymon, 81 MaEet street,
Who had his8foot mashed recently N
the freight once Is now resting easy.
& REV. a i. Hall who has been the
guest for q short time of Rev. p. 81
BoggssS left Tor MoFgantown yesterday
afternoon, where he will conduct q
funeral service
Fl Miss Helen Shlttlesworth, who
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. 2! z.
Bishop. accompanied by her uncle, Mr.
Samuel sh1ttesworth. returned to
her home in Pitsburg yesterday. Mr..
shutIesworth will return to the city
Sunday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-03-31
Among dc guests from nearb!

Among the guests from nearby
towns at the Arlington yesterday were
W. H. Wilson ana Thos. Ashley, Of
Wallace, H. Knight, Of New Martins.
Vile, and Ella V. Sine, Of Mooresville.
+. ]. Kelly, of Fatrmont, was. reg
istered at the Bartlett yesterday.
Bent Campbell has accepted a post
ton at Buffalo. N. " and left last
night for that city.
w. NJ. Hess and family were called
to Lumberport last night by the dealt
of Mr., Hess father, A. I. Hess, Wild
died from complication of diseases
Thos, Daley is spending few day
at the county seat.
Hanson Hunter is In Fairmont o.
business
Mr., Harry Arbenz has moved hi
family 10 Wheeling, Mr.. Arbenz 70
a number Of years managed the L. {
Furbee Furniture Co. and leaves man
friends who are sorry to see hil
leave but who wish him every success
in his new home.
VIII GIger, of Cleveland, is yisi
ing Fred Burt at his home on Mai
street.
Mrs. ]. H. p. Smith, Of Parkersburg'
who has been visiting her brother-inI
law, Mr. W. D. Smith for the pas
few days left for her home last might
on No. J5.
Mr.. Iqmlc Youst and sister, Mrs
Della Morris, of Glover's Gap, were
visiting their sister, Mrs. Mike
who is III at her home on Burttown
hill,
Arley Parrish, Of Pennington, has
rented a house in the Burt addition
and vii move here in few days. Mr.
Parrish Will be employed by the West
Virginia Boiler works.
Ed. Fletcher, Of Pennington, was II,
town yesterday.
E. A. Miles left this morning on d
business trip to FaIrmont
Miss Laura Dunn, Of washington
Pa, is tho guest Of Miss Gail Smith.
Mr.. zenus Mercer is confined to hlA
home in the Burt addition with d
sprained back.
Mrs. Ellen Yost brught her littld
son okey home yesterday from thd
Cooks Hospital where he was treated
for enlarged tonslls.
AFR, David Lynch left on NO. s thia
A. NJ, to attend the Payton trial q,
Fairmont.
Laurence Beatty and Winston z.
Smith are home for ayacation from
w. and J,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-03-31
ANorAER WONDER o. SCIENCE


r 4
SCIENCE b donfg wonders these days in
medirihe IS wei rs In mechanics. Since
Adam Iiyed, ne human race has been
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pFepaFst ton has heretofore proved a sue,
olsslll cure unit Newbro's Herpiclde was
put ON themarlSet. Il Is d scientific prep
aratlon that kills the germ that makes
dandflin o. scurf by digging into the
scalp to getiRt the root Of the hair, where
= aapa ataiyitalitY causing itching scalp.
falling hait, and finally badness With.
out dandfutt hair must grow fuxurlantly,
i Is ne only destroyer Of dandruE,
Sold ~ leadlng druggists. Send 10c'
IN aiamps for sample 10 The Herpi.
eide CO. Detroit, Mich.
10. A. BiIlingsiea & Co., special
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