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The Washington times., 1907-08-25
Endurance
I est FQ0Ored
By AutoIsts

A number OF wide-awaize washington
auto dealers are discussing the feasl-
hility Of an endurance test for cars
handled by local establishments. No
definite action has yet been taken. but
ali who have heard of the proposition
are anxious 10 see II materiaIize.
The rules governing the contest and
the route to be pursued are matters 70
be taken UP by some body in which tbs
dealers are represented. Several timer
aries have been proposed and the one
which seems 10 meet with the most
favor Is that 10 Baltimore and return.
What IS known among the initiated as
the Long road" to the Monumental CITY.
passing through ElliCOt City. leaves
nothing to be desired IN the way Of diff
ficulry as this is one % the poorest high
ways in this vicinity. The return trip
would be made over the shorter Blad-
ensburg-Lsurel route.
Another dealer suggests the trip 10
HaRerstoWn and Frederick. leaving the
District by the Rockville road and re-
turning by way Of Baltimore. This
tourney would give a better chance fox
the endurance test and Il is for that
purpose that the run is 70 be made. M
speeding at any point IN the journey
VIII be allowed.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

Blue Ridge mountains, where they win
stop az Buena Vista for Sunday. Mr.
Beiding has been driving Stevens cars
for three years and. IN speaking o the
reliability OF cars as at present made.
states that in the Eve months that he
has been driving his present car he has
not missed a day. rain or shine. that he
has not covered fifty miles OF more.
A. Stanley Eel. OF the Motor Car
Company. has Just returned from fast
trip with his new Thomas roadster
During the trip he tried the new route
to Philadelphia BY going over the ferry
across the Susquehanua to Port De-
post and through Wilmington and
Chester to Philadelphia. and over this
route the run from Washington 10 Phil
adelphia can be made with a good ,ar
In one days run.
On reaching the good roads OF New
York State and Massachusetts. Mr.. ZeH
let his Thomas Flyer out a couple OF
links and made some very fast runs
his greatest single days run being from
Stamford, Conn, 70 Boston. Mass. a
distance Of 2lo miles. which he covered
IN a little over ten hours. not taking out
for step in Hartford for lunch.
The Maxwell Garage having found the
old quarters at 102S Connecticut avenue
too cramped and small, have moved
around the corner to 1898 L street north
vest, which Is only about one block from
the avent-e The new garage and sales
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
James L. Macintosh Will
Travel 5000 Miles in Auto
Built By Himself.

What is probably one Of the most re-
markable examples OF individual auto
mobile construction seen in this city is
the car built by J. S. Macintosh. of 100
West 1923 street. New York. and now in
storage at the Washington Garage
Mr. Macintosh is the proprietor OF a
garage in New York city and II has been
his ambition 20 build car without any
outside aid. He began work on the
idea about a year ago and the car in
which he IS now touring the United
States marks the elimination of his en-
deaVors.
In appearance the machine bears none
CT the well known hall marks Of anna
teur construction. All the metal work Is
of nickel steel and it is painted red, re-
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

room, while not the largest, is prob
ably one Of the best arranged buildings
in the city for the storage OF automo-
biles. II is constructed OF brick and ce-
ment and Is practically freproof. The
first floor Is Of sufficient size to accom-
mod2te the largest touring cars. while
ttle second doOT, which is reached by a
large ELEVATOR, contains the repair shop
and has plenty Of floor space besides
for storage
MessTS. Thomas and TOlnlan found
their storage business on Connecticut
avenue so profitable that they have de-
ctded 10 go into It on q large scale and
believe by giving the business their
personal attention at all times they can
give their customers the same satisfaC-
ton they have had in the old quarters.
hsesldes storing cars and reFdirs they
have made arrangements Tor handling
several makes Of ears besides the Max
veil and Stoddard Dayton. and in this
manner can furnish the prospective
buyer any type OF car he may prefer
from the medium priced runa bout to the
expensive touring car or Limousine.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

to Washington. 152 miles. in ten hours.
Mr.. Wineman IS enthusiastic about his
trip, having had no trouble with his
car. though part OF the trip was over
rough mountain roads. He is especially
pround Of the lack OF tire trouble.
Thomas F. Miller went 10 Boston on
Friday by way Of Harrisburg in a
a horsepower Columbia
Commencing today, James J. Flynn.
Washington representative of the Mitch
ell and Rambler cars, will have his
headquarters at 1928 Connecticut ave
nue., in tho rooms formerly occupied by
the Maxwell agency. The new estab-
hsnment viz be known as the Mitchell
Garage The old plant az e15 street
southeast VIII be continued as a branch
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
PERSONAL NOTES
OF MOTORISTS


Continued from Eighth Page)
7. 3. Sergeant, of Willige, Gibbs &
Daniels, and three other Washington
ians are taking this trip today.
William Phillips. Third Assistant Sec
rotary Of State. has abandoned his pro-
posed tour through New England on &C
count OF III health. He has ordered his
auto, which has been stored at the L P.
Dorset Garage, shipped to his home. at
Boston, where 1t win be available for
local use during the summer. Mr.. Phil
lips viii not return 10 this city before
late this fall
J. NJ Stoddard. OF the Cook & stod-
dard Company, arrived in washington
on Tuesday from Lake Placid, N Y,
where he spent his vacation.
General HErries was the purchaser of
So-horsep9wer Pierce Great Arrow
from the Cook & stOddard Company
this week
Philip I. Hall, who has been in Ohio
with his model D Franklin for two
weeks, returned on wednesday. The
entire run was made without accident
and Mr.. Hall met with excellent wealth
er conditions.
Mrs Glennan. wife Of Major Glen
man, Of Chevy Chase, is back after an
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

Dr. William G. Irving, who has been
away for some time. is now exploring
the out Of the way places in New Eng
land in his Maxwell runabout. He left
this city the latter part Of June.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

John A Lutte and a party Of friends
ran to Great Falls on Thursday in an
OlGsmobile and spent the day fishing.
Mr.. LutB was cOnspicuOusly careful in
running through the tutelary realm Of
Marshal Collins, as he is unwilling to
incur any more fines until the courts
decide on the cases he has already ap-
pealed.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

John c. Wineman. who has been tour
ing Pennsylvania in a 2o-horsepower
Mitchell runabout. returned last Non
day, making the trip from Bedford, Pa.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

eleven days trip to Boston In her
Model D Franklin. She covered 1900
miles, touring the New England States
and spending some time in the Berk-
shire Hills.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
Directory Of Local
Automobile Dealers;
Cars They Represent
Garage or Company.

Gaag o company
Maxwell street
~ . cmpan N.Y.. LIB curt
Pope automobile Company Foren stree norhwest
A - Maxwell. Fourteen stree norhw
k Iu Comps y o zenith nn
ck Company III Foureen list nor
Cook Stoddrd 71113 Fourier s.n oru st
~ Dupont Garage N street noh
Dupont Garage N steeno
Cook & ddrd. Twenys nand SITS nw
~ ~ Goo 1890 y e an P h nv
El C hr CHE o - aya na uthe
ford Charlie E. II Bro Fom h h
Can Invent d dP
e 49, = Co Use eenh and SITS th
Jewel. Capitol Garage. 81 Bareto uthast
Come spplC 131 New Y venue noh
t IS Sons y street 1thwet
Capitol Garage. B reto utpas
Maxwell
nj $1,000
80 tz w 49, w is
PopTo Pope automobile Company 7 Fourtent street norhwes
Pope P Pope Company. . Fur tree norhwe
~ Car Cmp New York agnue
ffc Cool & Twenye ecnd andP ds
~ Pope ub Com 1890 t n str tnoh
- Car Garage G5B stetsou heat
~ $500 C ~ st.
~ . kae
49, ~ y. n
sd rdr yn Maxwell Agency 1928 trthwe
"a Cmp 10 New Y avnue orthwe
~ I'D Gg p ~ IsFee thweg
wayn .. CONNER o dspptyco. ..11s New fork avenue
&c ON en- d d stan
$3.50 P s7F
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The Washington times., 1907-08-25

A. J. Early starts Saturday morning
for Asbury Park in his Franklin. The
trip, lasting ten days, viii also include
Long Island and New York
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

J. A Neuhleisen. of the Luttrell Com
pany, spent the week at the Buick lac
tory at Jackson, Mich. Before return
ing he viii also visit the Babcock works
at Buffalo.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

Charles G. Jordan, Of Indianapolis,
was in Washington this week in the in
terests II the Mormon Car Company.
While in this city he made his headquar-
tiers at the Dewey Garage OF L street.
He left here on Wednesday for a tour
through Virginia and West Virginia be-
fore returning West
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

Charles E. Miller & Co. report the
following sales: Lieut., J. P. Jackson,
q. S. A, purchased a four-cylinder Ford
runabout and DR.. w. D. Crosby, resi-
dent surgeon Of Soldiers Home, Is now
the owner OF new model r Ford
runabout- ". T. Sargent, of Mt. Pleas
ant, also bought a car OF the same
model this week
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

DR.. Kaufman was the purchaser OF
an electric auto from the Luttrell Com
pany this week.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

The LuttrelI Company. Of Fourteenth
street, reports a sale to A H. McKin-
ney, OF Lime Kiln. Nd. The car was
four-cylinder Buick Mr.. Mckinney
will give his purchase a try out in a
run through Maryland and Virginia.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

E. H Newmeyer and family who left
Sunday for Harpers Ferry IN a Column
bia car returned on Wednesday and re-
port a successful trip.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

Harry Lansdale and family leave on
Monday for Harpers Ferry and Win
chester by way of Frederick. The run
viii be made in Columbia car.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

Mrs Glennan, wife Of Major Glen
man, OF Chevy Chase, is back after al
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

eleven days trip to Boston in her
Model D Franklin. She covered 1905
miles, touring the New England States
and spending some time in the Berk-
shire Hills.
A. J. Early starts Saturday morning
for Asbury Park in his Franklin. The
trip, lasting ten days, viii also include
Long Island and New York
]. A. Meuhleisen. of the LuttreH Com
pany, spent the week at the Buick fac
tory at Jackson, Mich Before return
ing he viii also visit the Babcock works
at Buffalo.
DR.. kaufman was the purchaser OF
an electric auto from the Luttren Com
pany this week
Or. William G. Irving, who has been
away for some time. is now exploring
the out Of the way places in New Eng
land in his Maxwell runabout. He left
this city the latter part Of June.
The Luttreu Company. of Fourteenth
street, reports a sale to A H. Mckin-
ney, OF Lime Kiln. Nd The car was a
four-cyIinder Buick. Mr. Mckinney
will give his purchase a try out in a
run through Maryland and Virginia.
Charles G. Jordan, of Indianapolis,
was in Washington this week in the in
terests # the Mormon Car Company.
While in this city he made his headquar-
tiers at the Dewey Garage OF L street.
He left here on Wednesday for a tour
through Virginia and West Virginia be-
fore returning West
John A Lutte and a party Of friends
ran to Great Falls on Thursday in an
OlGsmobile and spent the day fishing.
Mr.. LutZ was conspicuousIy careful in
running through the tutelary realm Of
Marshal Collins, as he is unwilling to
incur any more fines until the courts
decide on the cases he has already ap-
peaIed.
NJ. F. Hickman arrived in Washington
after a business trip to New York
While in that city he purchased q con-
slgnment of cars for the Dewey Garage.
R H. KIock. Otto jacob, and ". E.
Burt tested the trip TO Laurel, de-
scribed in last Sundays Times, on
WEDNESDAY Iney went out by way OF
the Bladensburg road and returned over
the Rams Horn road. This route Is
becoming extremely popular for short
trip.
Harry Lansdale and family leave on
Monday for Harpers Ferry and Win
chester by way of Frederick. The run
viii be made in a Columbia car.
-
E. H. Newmeyer and family who left
Sunday for Harpers Ferry IN a Column
bia car returned on Wednesday and re-
port a successful trip.
Charles z. Miller & Co. report the
following sales: Lieut.. J. P. Jackson.
Z. S. A. purchased a four-cylinder Ford
runabout and DR.. w. D. Crosby, resi-
dent surgeon Of Soldiers Home, Is now
the owner OF new model r Ford
runabout. ". T. Sargent. of Mt. Pleas
ant, also bought car OF the same
model this week
John c. Wineman who has been tour
ing Pennsylvania in a 2o-horsepower
Mitchell runabout. returned last Mon
day, making the Trip from Bedford, Pa.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

VI. F. Hickman arrived in Washington
after business trip to New York.
While in that city he purchased a con-
slgnment of cars for the Dewey Garage.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

(Continued from Eighth Pagel
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

r. H. Klock. Otto jacob, and w. E.
Burt tested the trip 10 Laurel, de-
scribed in last Sundays Times. on
Wednesday. They went out by way Of
the Bladensburg road and returned over
the Rams Horn road. This route IS
becoming extremely popular for a short
trip.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

A storage battery VIII lose its strength
If left for any long period Of time II
is desired TO put battery awey and still
retain the charge. the plates should be
removed from the liquid and hung up
in a cool, dry place. They viii then
suffer no deterioration, no matter how
long they be left unused.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-29
LAW IN DOC MUZZLE CASE
Our Jim Nay Have to Trovs TO Court
Legality Of Bis idiot
SAYS He WILL NOT REVOKE ORDER
Persons who DtuapprOvs Action OF
Mayor May Garry the Matter
20 Court for Set
Element.

Mayor Dahlman Thursday morning said
he had no thought Of resembling his dog
muzziing proclamation Of Wednesday, pro-
tests Of Dr. George l.. Miller and Others
Notwithstanding.
Beginning April s. my orders will be
enforced and those having unmuzzled dogs
at large may expect TO have them killed.
II conditions warrant It l may extend the
limit when the ninety days have expired.
but that will depend on the state Of affairs
at that time" the mayor said
The mayor contends he has the authority
under the law to promulgate such an in
novation as this, while certain other people
take an opposite view and the probability
is these other people may prove to be
from Missouri before the muzzles are
placed over the noses Of the dogs-or in
other words, the mayor probably will have
a chance of proving in court that his ad-
visers are on solid ground.
DiscIaims Sinister influence.
Regarding an intimation that persons
wishing to stimulate the dog muzzle mar
ket had unduly Influenced him in deciding
TO issue the proclamation, the mayor de-
clared that no one had approached him
with this motive. The mayor affirmed
he acted for what he believed the best in
terests Of the city when ne issued the
proclamation. He said numerous citizens
had called on him In person and over the
telephone, urging him to take some action
and the city council even passed an
ordinance giving him authority to issue
such proclamation.
MY order will stand" reiterated the
mayor.
Regardless Of the fact that since his
edict hardware merchants are advertising
dog muzzles for sale, the mayor disclaims
any thought of affecting the market or
aiding any particular dealer.
Chief Donahue has taken sides with the
mayor in this dog-muzzle question. He
says the muzzle Is needed, is effective and
is harmless.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-29
Tmine L. scnrce.

The Postofflce department is experiencing
great embarrassment from inability to Sc
cure Irvine snff1cient to hll- promptly orders
received from postmasters. The Irvine IL
used in tying letters in packages after they
are assorted by mailing clerks and ar
ranged for dispatch.
There are acquisitions on file from post
masters aggregating 10000 pounds Of Irvine
and numerous kilograms and letters Of COM
plant are received daily because these are
not filled Immediately.
The contractor has in hand orders for
upward of 100000 pounds Of Irvine, and
promises early shipments to meet the CON
tingency.
There has been a great increase in requi-
sitions form postmasters incident to an
apparent unprecedented increase in mali
matter which is being handled at the prin-
cipal postofiices throughout the country
This increase may be fairly illustrated by
reference to reports received today from
Chicago showing that the amount OF mail
which is being handled during the current
quarter Of the fiscal year at that office, ex-
ceeds by 20 per cent the amount handled
during the same period in 1906
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-29
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

J. B. Oberfelder Of Sidney. Mr. and Mrs.
w. G. Bradbury OF Denver and c. e
Aitken of Kearney are at the Paxton.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Shoemaker OF Beaver
City, Mrs, William Gibson and Mrs. II. c..
Renesha Of Schuyler are at the Murray.
Z. E. Fellers OF st. Edwards, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. z. Holbert OF PlainView and c. j.
Miles Of Hastings are at the Her Grand.
John Diemer of Hyannis, w. g. Cook of
Canyon Tex, DR.. L. Bifan Of Kearney,
and Mrs. 8. C. Huston OF Grand Island are
at the Merchants.
s. w. Lindsay. jeweler, received a tele-
gram today announcing the death OF q
brother In Chicago and will leave tonight
TO attend the funeral.
o. ]. Gibbs OF Bloomfield, A. T. Winter
j b. Fitzgerald of Wlsner, b. e. Pickering,
~ w. Hanksworth Of lincoln and c. Z.
Bennett of st. Paul are at the Willard
Chief Clerk +. l.. Teller of the Omaha
district OF the Sixth division railway mail
service, has been called to St. Joseph, No,
by telegram announcing the serious i'll
ress of a brother. He left for st. Joseph
Wednesday evening.
David J. Trail, assistant city ticket agent
OF the Union Pacific at the Omaha ONCE
and prior TO that time agent at Fremont,
has been appointed travelling passenger
agent OF the Union Pacific and Southern
Pacific at Cincinnati.
Mr. and Mrs. f. p. lyman are IN Omaha
visiting with s. F. Miller, assistant general
freight and passenger agent OF the North
western. Mr. Eyman is assistant general
freight agent OF the Northwestern AZ
Chicago. and with Mrs. Eyman has been
spending some time on the Pacific coast.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-29
DR.. TENNEY STILL UNDECIDED
Minister Called TO First COnEreER-
tIOnaI Church Visits Here, but
Delays Action.

Rev. W. l. Tenney. who has under con-
temptation @ call to the pastorate Of the
First Congregational church to I'LL the va
cancy caused by the resignation OF Rev.
H. G. Herring. arrived Wednesday evening.
DR.. Tenney spent Thursday as the guest
Of prominent church friends and drove
about the city during the forenoon with
DIR. A. B. somers Of the Congregational
church board. He has not yet determined
upon an acceptance of the call to the
Omaha church, neither has he done so re-
garding the calls extended him by the Oak
Park church. Chicago, and Sioux City. He
will go to Sioux City Friday and will preach
there Sunday. A close friend of DR.. Ten
ney said Thursday morning:
II do not think Dr.y Tenney has yet made
up his mind relative to any of the calls
extended him, though we sincerely hope to
secure him for Omaha. He probably will
not make known his determination for a
week or ten days yet"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-29

The United States Civil Service Copmis-
sion announces the following examinations
to secure eligibles for existing vacancies In
the public service:
April 17-1S-For the position Of teacher In
the Indian service In the Indian school at
Genoa, Neb., one at Fort LapWai Idaho,
and one at Colorado River school, Arizona,
the person to be appointed 20 the last
named position to possess musical ability.
Women are eligible TO this examination.
Salary $50 per annum, age limit 90 years
or over. For the position OF scientific as
sistant In the Department OF Agriculture
at salaries from 500 to 5000 per annum,
age limit % years or over.
April AFTER the position Of HindOo in
terpreter at San Francisco, Cal, at 500 per
annum, age limit 30 years or over. Com
petitOrs win not be required to appear at
any piece for examination. and applicants
Will be rated only upon their experience as
Interpreter. Examination Is open to all per-
sons who comply with the requirements,
whether citizens Of the United States or
not.
April 24-For the position OF geOlogist in
the Philippine service, az 8, 800 per annum
age limit 20 years OF over. For the position
Of mOnOtype machinist, at b85A cents per
hour, IN the government printing ONCE; age
limit 20 years or over.
April 24-B-For the positions OF assistant
geologist and geologic aid IN the Geological
Survey. al salaries ranging from 1900 10
n.6o per anRumi ase limit % year, or over,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-29
EIGHTY MILLIONS FOR HILL
Gross Earnings Of Burlington More Bxpan-
sivs Than ANY Other Road
ENORMOUS GAINS MADE IN LAST YEAR
Development in Revenues surpasses
that Of Any other OF the
the Middle Granger
Roads.

The Burlington should earn SSO,OOO.OOO
this year"
This statement comes from wall street
II Is causing great interest among men
who watch the financial side Of great rail-
roads and especially those men who watch
the financial side Of the great railroads
most vitality affected by the present re-
forms in state and national legislation.
Because of its source--the statement is pub
lished by the Wall Street Journal-this
statement is given the utmost credence and
therefore is receiving consideration.
III looks as n Mr.. Hill would not have to
go through bankruptcy after all, notwith-
standing the fact that his road will have
to pay it's measly little taxes in the cities
and towns Of Nebraska II the terminal
tax law becomes effective" said business
man. Il think 1t is a good thing to publish
everything that can be obtained just now
on these finances, for the public will be
interested in knowing that what It is doing
| is not breaking any big corporation"
The earnings Of the Chicago, Burlington
Quincy are said to be having a larger
expansion than any of the roads of the
middle Granger group, says the Journal.
/ While the other Hill roads, the Northern
Pacific and the Great Northern, under ad-
verse weather condition have been losing
/ considerably in gross earnings, the Burling-
ton has been forging steadily ahead.
The earnings in January in spite Of ad-
verse weather conditions were very salts
| factory, and February earnings showed an
increase of nearly $4,000 and March will
| be another good month.
Eighty Millions or More,
! To date the gross earnings have increased
more than s4.0OOOOO over those of year
ago--a remarkable showing in view of the
fact that gross earnings in 1906 increased nc
less than SSOOO.OOO. According to all pres
emit indications, the gross earnings Of the
Burlington for the present fiscal year
/ should be at least SsO.0O00O0 II not more
The Burlington has been having great
deal to contend with on the labor situation
and this together with rapidly advancing
costs Of materials, etc, has initiated
against net earnings. The operation OF
the Burlington road this year will be more
| costly than ever before.
| The net earnings of the Burlington, how
ever. are very deceptive. The following
table will show what has happened in this
respect since the Hill people took control
OF the road: