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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
FOREIGN AUTOLSTS
UNITE ON RULES
AMERICAS POSITION NEGATIVE
IN CONFERENCES
Criticism from Abroad-LIttle Influ-
ence Exerted by the A. c. A. Dele
aates-Positlon of the A. A.
A. Still Indefinite

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-American auto
mobilists who have been proud Of the
success of American touring cars abroad
and who have been looking forward to
the successful invasion of the foreign
Industrial field by the medium priced
American car, will doubtless be cha
grined to learn that Americas prestige
in international automobile questions Is
decreasing 10 such an extent as to form
the subject of critical comment among
some of the European clubs. This un-
fortunate state of affairs was brought
prominently to view during the meeting
early this month at the Automobile club
of France In Paris of the International
Association of Recognized Automobile
clubs. Representatives were present from
fourteen countries-England, France,
Germany. hungary, Italy, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland Holland Portugal. Rou-
mania. Belgium. Denmark and Austria.
America. notwithstanding the fact that
her automobile interests are materially
greater even abroad than many of these
countries, was lmrepresented.
The Automobile Club of America is a
member of the body, and has two dele
gates resident in Paris, but from Euro
pean automobile statements 1t appears
that only once since the Grand Prix race
of 1906 has this country been represented
at the international conferences, and
then only on one occasion and by one
delegate.
At the recent meeting the important
question of confirming the international
racing rules adopted last July at Ostend
came UP. andltle action was unanimous.
The suggestion was then put forth that.
they be made obligatory. but definite ac-
tion on this was deferred. 1t is not diff
ficult to see that America was aimed at
in this suggestion, The International
road racing code. which was adopted to
prevent for future international CONNIE
titions. the complexity in rules that ex-
listed last year for some of the big events,
stipuiates that eligible cars must have a
minimum weight limit of 1000 kilometers
(2424 poundsl. with a maximum cvlirder
bore on basis of four-cviinder engines.
of 1856 millmeters- about GO inches.
The European countries have accepted
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
ENGINE OFTEN FOUND
USEFUL AS BRAKE

By having the engine turn over against
it's own friction and other resistances the
motor may often be used as an exceed
ingly efficient means of braking theScar
in descending steep grades.
Although in most cases the ordinary
brake on motor cars would be sufficiently
powerful to hold the car, the amount of
friction involved will result in consider
able wear upon the brake surfaces. Many
motorists, therefore, when going down a
hill, retard the progress of the vehicle
by throwing in the clutch, with the low
speed engaged, thus letting the onward
movement of the car turn the engine
over against Its own compression. This,
of course, requires considerable power,
and therefore results in a powerful brak-
ing effect. However, in braking the car
with the engine care should be exercised,
and no motorist, unless he is fully famil-
lar with the operation of his car, should
undertake 1t.
In Investigating the exact source of the
bralking action of the engine, when driven
by the car under the circumstances cited
above, the question arises whether the
bralSing power is greater when the valves
are closed than when they are open
Since the air taken into the cylinder upon
each suction stroke must be compressed
on the next stroke a considerable degree
of resistance must be overcome, hence the
bralxing effect. At the same time it has
been asserted that the braking effect
thus secured is very nearly rendered use
less by the release of compression and
the consequent expansion of the gas,
which has given rise to the opinion that
the resistance encountered by the air in
being sucked in and expelled through the
valve openings consumes more power and
produces, therefore, more efficient brak-
ing Other opinions lean to the theory
that the friction set UP in the various
parts of the motor rather than the pump
ing action is the real source of braking.
Be that as it may, the fact is that a
motor when used in this manner makes
a very good brake, saves the ordinary
brakes and gives greater security to the
operator in going down steep inclines.
Braking with the engine is not only
gentle, but absolutely regular and par
ticularly valuable when the ordinary
brakes are wet and slippery, or over
heated by continuous use.
A point to be observed is that the spark
should be given again shortly before the
end of the incline is reached, in order
to start the power of the engine.
Hoped So
Church--Is your wife all that she should be :?
Cotham-Gracious, yes! She weighs 1SO
dst--Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
MITCHELL ROADSTER
PROVES ATTRACTIVE
LINES AND coLoRING ARE DIS
TINcTIvE
Top Designed for Comfort of Rumble
Passenger-Exhibits Plenty of
Speed and Is Easy
Runner

The Mitchell roadster for 1908 is one
of the most attractive machines turned
out Several Mitchells have been de-
livered, both runabouts and roadsters.
The automobile-gray of the body and
the red running gear of the roadster
make an attractive combination that is
easily recognizable. The roadster type Is
proving far more popular than Greer
Robinson company anticipated and al
ready there is a strong indication that
the order for the classy type will have
to be increased.
The 34-inch wheels and longer base
than the runabout type had last year
make the car an easy rider and 1t has
plenty of speed and power to hold its
own with many of the larger cars on
the roads,
The top of the roadster has been de-
signed with the comfort OF the rumble
passenger in view and the point where
the ribs center has been set well for
ward on the side of the seat, so that
the top does not project more than a few
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
ELIMINATE FREAK CARS
FOR 0RMoND MOTOR RACES
Contests on Sands of Florida Will Be
of General Interest to All Users
of Automobies-To Pro-
mote Real Races

The suggestions of many years are to
be accepted finally and the Ormond meet
is TO be run this year for the majority,
rather than for the minority. as in the
past Freak cars are to be finally elimin-
ated once and for all time and the con-
tests on the tide rolled sands of Florida
vii. be of general interest to all users of
automobiles and real races will be pro-
noted.
The Automobile Club of America, now
in charge, has decided that cars to quail
ify for the sprint races must average
more than fifty miles an hour for the
whole distance, in either the 250-mile,
150-mile or 100-mile events.
This is a recommendation made to the
management of the meet several years
ago but not accepted. The result was a
very slim entry list last year and prac-
tically failure for the meet. The Auto
mobile Club of America was quick to see
that the benefits of contests to be con-
Quoted for the majority and the recon-
mendations of many years were accepted.
The consequence will be an enormous en-
try list for Ormond, of racing cars tour
ing cars, fully equipped and stripped
stock touring cars. The race for the
Minneapolis trophy will be at a distance
of 100 miles as formerly and open to both
racing cars and stripped stock touring
cars. The contest for amateurs pure and
simple will be at a distance of $50 miles
and 1t is considered highly possible that
these contests will be entered by rec
ord breaking list, representing both
Europe and America. 1t is also the plan
Of the club to provide races for high class
srunabouts now so popular with-the pub
3llc, but the distance of these contests
MAS not vet been determined In the list
ID contests every class will be provided
&br Scores of automobile manufacturers
>ld many of the importers and great
3any private owners as well have no.
led the Automobile Club of America
IT they will enter this year for Or
nd. There is every possibility that the
f'y list will surpass any entry list ever
wn and 1t is not at all improbable
there will be at this meet, the first
K in March, a record breaking at
ance
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
GREYHOUND
LIVESUP TO
ITS NAME.
GEARLESS is TRIM, RAKISH
MODEL
NEW 1908 MACHINES CONTINUE
TO ARRIVE
Swift Car Accompanied Weston on
Long Walk, k'inning at Slow
Speed, Serving Pedes-
trian Coffee

More Of the 1908 models are arriving
every day and most OF the dealers have
received their demonstrating cars at
least.
The Gearless Greyhound, with its six
cylinders and its rated seventy-five horse
power, has been awaited with interest
since the Gearless Six touring car won
at Riverside. The Greyhound is in a
class by itself so far as appearance is
concerned, and when Driver MacGinnis
gets the machine tuned up it is eX-
pected to make fast time.
The long hood in front that covers
the engine and gasoline tanks gives the
car rakish appearance. The low-hung
body and the situation of the driver $
effect to the rider than that experienced
in the ordinary type of car, even when
it has a long wheel base.
The gea cless transmission is, of course,
feature and the manner in which the
changes can be made from low to high
without clash or noticeable difference in
the action IS an excellent feature. When
the car has found Itself 1t will be brought
down town and used for demonstrations
and is sure to attract attention, not only
from it's color and lines, but from the
consistency of its actions.
When Weston walked from Portland,
Me. to Chicago he was accompanied by
a number of automobiles at different
times, but the pace was too slow for
most of the machines and they developed
trouble running On slow speed for so long
time at stretch, and were finally left
behind by the pedestrian. From Roches-
ter, n. Y, to Chicago a Gearless Grey
hound accompanied Weston and furnished
him with light on his journey at night
and served him tea and coffee at a
moments notice. The efficiency of the
car running at low speed and operating
for the entire distance through the trans
mission without hitch of any kind Is a
remarkable recommendation for the gear
less style of transmission.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
WOMAN DRIVER IN NEW
YEARS ENDURANCE RUN

Mrs. Joan N. Cuneo, who so successfully
drove her Rainier through the hard tour OF
the A. A. A for the Glidden trophy last sum-
ner, will again be at the wheel of a contesting
car in an endurance run over open roads In the
midst of winter She will pilot the 40-h p.
American roadster in the two-day endurance
run of the Quaker City Motor club to Allen
town and return on New Years day and the
second of January.
This announcement comes with the one OF
the contest committee that Webb Jay of Chi
cago has already been in communication with
them in regard to entering one OF his cars.
H. x. Sheridan the winner of the Hover
trophy will drive one of the White steamers.
and If Walter White returns from Europe In
time he will operate another one of them.
The plans for the run are fast maturing and
already the lists look as IL the run Of last
year, which had thirty-six cars entered. Will
be far overshadowed. There is a great deal of
enthusiasm shown in the upper parts of the
state and a number of entries are expected
from that quarter.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

AF ALL the beautiful machines that
I have arrived in Los Angeles this sea-
~ son there is none that compares with
the White Steamer Limousine that was
delivered to Mrs. e. NJ. Perry OF Park
Grove place few days ago.
The refinement of detail all through
the car and the high grade of finish puts
1t in the class that is reserved for the
really few de luxe cars.
The interior of the car was finished in
red morocco upholstery and the feel Of
the leather makes one think of fine
book binding, SO fine is its texture and
quality.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
LITTLE EXPENSE ATTACHED
TO HAYNES WINNING TEST

The actual record of the winning Haynes car
driven by Frank Mutt in the Chicago endur-
ance regards economy was very inter-
esting.
Few of the drivers in this run maintained as
accurate a schedule Of their expenses on
running as did Mr.. Mutt In the three days
total of 652 miles exactly twenty-eight gallons
of gasoline were used total of % 2-7 miles
per hour. The amount of oil used for lubri-
cation was but three quarts for 652 miles. or
total of 217 1-S miles to a quart. Only one
quart of water was added to the radiator
This is record In economy regards gaso-
line oil and water that was probably never
equaled in any other contest Of this character
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
w ARRIVAL IN AUTO
FAMILY WEIGHS 7 POUNDS
E. E. caister of Locomobile Agency
Says 1t Is Making Him Walk
at Nights, but He Is
Optimistic

: There is new arrival in the locomobile fam
lily that is taking up considerable part OF
he time of e. r. Caister. manager of the loca
agency. Mr. Caster claims one novelty fol
the car in that 1t does not need tuning up.
That process seems to be done automatically
in fact, there is tendency to overtime, but
that will be overcome inNtlme.
Another popularity is the tendency to force
one to walk at night, but Mr. Caister thinks
that tendency will also be overcome soon.
Only two specifications given and they
weight seven pounds; sex, boy. Like
many other special types. the new arrival Will
have a name of Its own. The proud father
says it will he e. e. Caister, jr.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
MOTOR BOAT EXPECTED
TO ENTER FLORIDA RACES

1t is not improbable that the race from
Jacksonville to Miami during the month OF
automobile and motorboat racing in Florida
Will be opened to the amphibious motorboat.
The suggestion has been made to Senator
Morgan that the contest be open and that the
combination automobile and motorboat be al.
lowed to compete.
The suggestion was made by Charles S.
Wells OF Spooner & Wells. Inc Mr.. Morgan
be opened to General Cuttings latest produce
ton 1t is thought that in the long run the
amphibious boat, neither automobile or motor
boat but a little OF each, might have a
to take to the water when the land seemed
impossible
The automobile-motor boat travels on both
land and water and in Florida this Is par
ticularly appreciable The boat will travel
but eight miles an hour, the automobile, and
both are one, hardly much faster, so the con-
test would be mighty interesting.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

An electric annunciator that shows on
the dash just what order is given to the
chauffeur obviates the necessity of OPEN
ing the door,
Directions or more explicit orders can
be given by u speaking tube that extends
to a point outside, just beside the driver S
ear, and allows of his responding by
simply turning his head. Electric lights
inside add to the other numerous con
veniences, such as apartments for toilet
articles, smelling salts and clock.
/. One of the features that was placed
in. the car at the special order Of Mrs.
Perry is a set of arm rests that fold
into the back of the rear seat when not
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

in use and let down to very convenient
position when desired The inside capac-
ity of the car 10 five, two passengers
being provided for with revolving seats,
so that they face in any direction that
their fancy may dictate
While the lines of the White are beau-
tiful. they seem especially so In the
Limousine type The good effect of the
car is due in a considerable degree to
the color, which is a dark maroon body
with black running gear.
Closed cars are gradually becoming
more numerous, but UP till now there has
been no handsomer car of any kind than
the Perry Limousine steamer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
1908 MITCHELL ROADSTER

inches over the back when let down and
gives plenty of room behind.
The lines of the top are distinctive. as
are those of the car, the ribs in the top
being the same length, giving an ad-
mirable circular effect.
The Mitchell has practically no com
petition in the four-cylinder class at its
price and a large sale is anticipated.
When the car that appears in the cut
returned to the garage 1t was at once
reserved for DR.. Edward HI. Garrett,
chief police surgeon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
HauIs corn from Fields

Hardy Narce has introduced an innovation
IN corn husking. Narce has fitted up an auto
ing the machine from the ground he travels
through the fields The machine holds much
more corn than the ordinary wagon and this
curtais the number of trips to the cribs and
The trips are made more speedily than possible
with horse and wagon. Thus says a special
dispatch from Danville. Illinois.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Taxicab Popular

According TO a cable dispatch from Paris the
vogue of the taxicab has affected not only the
carriage trade but the automobile manufactur-
.rs as well. Many people have sold their cars
finding the public vehicles less expensive and
equally comfortable, and further, large nnm-
Ter Of people intending to buy cars for town
rise have abandoned the idea on account OF the
presence OF taxicabs in every street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Would HeY

BiIl-She Is passionatey fond of dogs.
JIl--Wen If she called you pretty pup
Would you feel complimented 2-Yonkers
Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
ro THE RACEs

Steam trains to the races 12 215 p. m. and 12:45
D. M SO minutes. Seats for everyone SOUTH
FRN PACIFIC. GOO South Spring street. or
Arcade station.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Hoped So

Church-Is your wife all that she should be
Gotham-Gracious, yes! She weighs
pounds !--Yonkers Statesman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-14
ANOTHER EXAMINATION
FOR POLICE FORCE

South Chicago. Sept 14.-Special-
There will be another examination for
candidates to the police department in
the near future. according to a state
ment made yesterday by Secretary Raj
ferty of the civil service commission.
AT the last examination which was held
about two months ago there were 1892
applications of this number, only 937
were notified to appear and only S92
We're qualified to take the mental ex
animation. The last examination for
men was a complete failure said Mr..
Rafferty, and If there are any more
aspirants they viii be given chance
before very long. At least three more
men are likely to be placed in South
Chicago, when the new men are as
signed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-14
CHICAGO LETTER.

CHICAGO. Sept. 14.-WHEAT-Suffe
q slight reaction during the first few
minutes OF the session caused in the
main by the weakness in the foreign
markets. Liverpool was quoted one
eigth lower which was disappointing to
the trade here. December wheat sold
of to 97& and back to 9S9s. Weather
conditions in the northwest are re-
ported a little more seasonable, the
trade which emanated from that section
OF the country was more inclined to
sell than otherwise. Receipts of new
wheat at this market are arriving more
liberal. this has q tendency TO check
the bullish demonstration in that cereal
Although there will be a short crop Of
both winter and spring wheat, the pre-
vailing prices Of that commodity en-
tirely discounts this fact. Today's trad
ing was largely Of the professional sort
and lacked individualism. The market
closed fairly steady without any es-
pecial feature.
Corn and oats suffered sharp declines
after a slight rally at the opening. The
ideal weather for the growing crops
has almost broken the back Of the bull
PARTY. May corn declined from 59&s 70
bSi4: May oats from 53i5 TO 5S1s. The
trade in corn was the largest for some
time. CROP reports from the southwest
were more reassuring, stating II the
present weather continued for a week
longer the corn crop would be entirely
out of danger Corn in the sample
market suffered a sympathetic decline
OF about a cent bushel.
The prospects for a sharp slump in
corn values seems more than likely as
there is a very large long interest in
this cereal which viii begin to liquidate
IN the near future
The coarse grain markets closed much
weaker than the wheat market.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-14
Fate Was Mean TO Them.

indianapolis, Sept. 12.-There must
have been a hearrending scene
among a gang of safe-blowers after
they had blown a safe to pieces in
William Ratherts grocery, at Meri-
dian and McCarty streets. They got
within sight of the money in the safe
and then could not get it because a
tin chewing gum box in which the
money was kept had become wedged
within In such a manner that the
thieves could not get it out Just at
this moment, too, they were scared
-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-14
WHY ROB LEFT HOME
His Mother Punished Dog for Good
Cause. and the Kid Gave Much
Trouble.

Elwood, Ind. Sept. 14.-Love for
his pet dog prompted Robert the Z
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
Hastings, to leave his home. Incl
dentally it excited the whole city and
almost resulted in the lynching Of an
innocent horse trader who was pass
ing through the country. The boys
mother whipped q cur. which the boy
had as a pet, for chasing the poultry.
You shan't whip my dog" said the
lad, and he caught the dog and led
him around the house. An hour later
be was missed
Word came to the excited parents
that he was seen with a Gypsy band
south of the city driving toward An
derson. A dozen men pursued the
wagons and came up with the nomads
near Frankton. The drivers of the
Gypsy wagons were roughly handled
and serious results were threatened
when the father. who had taken anoth-
Pr road, came up with the boy, whom
he found trudging in a southerly di-
rection- The dog, for which he had
deserted his home, was trot6ng at his
heels.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-14
NEW YORK LETTER.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE market
showed rather firm tone during the
early trading and fair gains were made
throughout the list Later general
attack upon industriaIs and the poor
showing of bank statement caused gen
erai depression and the unsettled close
was caused by liquidation. Coppers
were off 11k to Is Both steel com
mon and preferred were heavy az Inc
close at declines OF J u and 2 u points
respectively. The fact Of short IN
terest being largely reduced yesterday
left the market in good position 70
attack upon early upturn. professional
bear interests took advantage OF SIT
uation and sold upon rally with CON
Hdence A good deal OF selling IN steel
was liquidation and a good many long
accounts came out throughout the IN
dustrial list, particularly purchases
which were made on yesterdays weak
ness. A few Of the standard rails did
rot participate in the general weak
ness. New York Central and Pennsyl-
vania remained firm despite the decline
of a point and one-half in St Paul;
about a point in Union Pacific and a
like amount in the two Hin properties.
Sentiment tonight seems to be decid-
edly bearish, particularly upon the IN
dustrial shares.
This has been an eventful week for
the Industrial group; not one of this
class of stock has been exempt from
attacks by the bear party and at the
final week ending some drastic de-
cIines have been recorded.
The market as a whole closed weak
and feverish with indications pointing
to still further declines.