The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17


Day events. when at least one-halt Of
the entries were from Out-of-town firms
The speedy motorcycles will not be
forgotten in the program, as they can
always be depended on 10 give good
account of themselves
The committee is making every effort
to get permission to run one of the Fed
Grafton of America Motor Cyclists cham
pionshIps, which VIII bring entries from
every rider of the two wheelers Of note
in this country
machine from that city to Washington
In a communication received by Wal
lace c. Hood. who Is the Washington
agent for the Thomas cars, he eX-
pressed his satisfaction with his pur-
chase and stated thai an extended
southern tour. made recently, had been
attended by no accidents
william J. zen was the purchaser Of
q stevens-D uryea four-cylinder car
from the Motor Car Company last
week.
L. P. Comphers, who recently pur-
chased a Thomas Flyer, has associated
himself with r. Wyman, Of the Regent
Hotel auto agency. The agency now has
five cars constantly in use. Two Of
these are Peerless cars, TWO Ramblers,
and the Thomas is the latest addition
The agency has built up a large livery
business, catering especially TO transient
visitors.
b. b latham. who was a visitor in
Washington last week, has severed his
connection with the Standard Auto
Company, Of Detroit, and viii begin his
duties next week as sales manager Of
the Motor Car Company. He will have
his headquarters at Baltimore. He has
been highly successful in his former
position in pushing the Oldsmobile and
Packard cars.
r. W. Dewey bought a two-cycle In
dian motor cycle from the Charles z.
Miller agency last week.
Work is progressig rapidly on the
salesrooms Of the Miller agency and
they viii be open early next month.
The partition VIII be removed from the
rooms formerly used as offices and the
entire floor space devoted to an exhibit
Of Indian motor cycles and the Ford
automobiles.
The Dewey Garage, 1913 I. street
northwest. has met with popular favor
since its inception and is one much pa
tronized by autoists- Messrs- Hack &
Flynn take great pride in looking after
the interests Of their patrons. Only ex-
perts are employed in the repair de-
partment, all work being guaranteed.
The Dragon touring car is among those
for which the Dewey Garage has the
agency and is one that is IN demand
by persons who know a frst-class car.
Some of the local dealers are agita-
ling the proposition OF a Sealed Bonnet
Endurance Run, the suggestion having
been made that it be pulled off on
Thanksgiving Day.
The long route to Baltimore, return
ing over the short route. has been
mentioned and it is probable that the
events will be run over these roads.
The entry list viii not be confined to
dealers. in order that any one who owns
a car may enter and drive. it is quite
probable that a trophy will be offered
in each class, the idea being to have
separate classes for. touring cars and
runabouts. or possibly two classes Of
each, the distinction being governed
by price.
Some Of the 1908 offerings will be in
the city by Thanksgiving Day and
probably some OF them will be entered
From the present indications and the
active interest some Of the dealers are
showing in the event. there will be
about twenty cars entered.
il is likely that the conditions used
viii be those which governed the late
New YOrk-Albany Sealed Bonnet con-
test. which would make it an Interest
ing affair and one which should attract
the attention. OF a.! local enthusiasts.
Three Of the 1903 models OF the Mitch
ell line are now en- route to the local
agents. the Flynn Motor Car Company.
Inc, 1923 Connecticut avenue.
The line this year consists of the 3d.
horsepower four-cylinder touring car,
the 20-horsepower four-oylinder runa-
bout with rumble seat. and the doc
tors runabout. No radical changes
from the standard construction have
been ATTEMPTED, although many better
ments are shown in the new cars.
These improvements consist principally
IN increased bore in the cylinders Of
the rundbouts, longer in wheel base on
all models. improved springs and inn
proved system Of suspension therefrom.
The touring car is a marvel at the
price asked, being large and roOmy and
with a wheel base of 1l2 inches and
remarkab bly, easy riding The entire
line will sustain the reputation the
Mitchell car has made here and else
where in previous years.
The many demands for q moderate
priced limousine car have Influenced
the Mitchell manufacturers in placing
a limousine OF the market. The tour
ing car, chassis has been utilized al
though the tire sizes have been In
creased. The finish is unusually luXu>
rious and the car bids fair to become
popular among those who wish a nicely
appointed limousine car at moderate |
price.