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The Washington times., 1907-12-22
COLUMBIA TOURING CAR.
Carried Five Passengers
Over Entire Route.
Clean Record.
Competition Furnished Sc
we're Test Of Relia-
bility.

/. p. Hall. driving a Columbia, was
one OF the few private owners entered
IN The Times Sealed Bonnet Contest 10
finish with a perfect score.
The car in which the run was made
had already covered 600 miles during
the season. and in site OF this hard
wear, finishing ahead OF its order Of
starting, carrying five passengers over
the whole route.
Mr. Hall is an enthusiastic notorlst,
having participated IN most OF the nu-
merous runs made by the owners OF the
Columbia cars, and the heavy downpour
Of rain at the start OF The Times run
failed 10 dampen his ardCr. as was the
case with some OF his friends driving
the same make. who failed TO report.
In ail my touring experience" said
Mr., Hall, II never encountered such
a severe all-round test than In The
Times reliability test, and a car which
can keep the schedule over such roads
can go anywhere"
Although Mr.. Hall contracted a Sc
we're cold on The run, he is enthusiastic
over the event and expects TO enter
anything else Of the kind that comes
along.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
FOLLOWED WESTON
IN AUTOMOBILE

George Wilcox, who drove a car
through the country back of Old Pop
Weston. tells OF many an amusing Incl
dent along the route.
zone day" said he, 1--WE were tOiling
along at about four miles an hour fol-
lowing the game old cOdger. when a
farmer came along In a buggy and
stopped. Have a lift, friend?' said he
to Weston The old man kept right on
plodding and finally said, No, I'll keep
along. It's too expensive TO ride The
farmer looked him over and inquired
regarding his destination. Chicago
said Weston, Where from?' asked the
farmer. Portland, Me- replied Weston.
''Then the farmer glared, Go along
you FOOLS said he to the horses, that
mans erazier than a bed bug, get up,
and he drove away"
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

attest the growing popularity of the
machine for this purpose.
Road Contest Promises Much.
I am sorry we could not hold the
road race this winter and 1 viii do
all In my power TO pull II or as soon
as possible in the spring. I think It
would do more to show the possibili-
ties Of the little machine than any
amount OF talk and would create a gen
eral interest in the subject which has
never been properly worked up in this
city. One advantage of the delay is
that we will enlist more entrants
When the affair is pulled off it will
be with a full quota Of machines rep
resenting all the makes in the District
and should demonstrate just what each
one amounts to-"
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Common Sense Regulations.

ownership. In view OF these facts he
was especially pleased with the result
Of The Times run. The car IS sCu IN
good running condition
Arthur Stanley ZelI. OF the Motor Car
Company. left Friday afternoon for Bal
timOre. InasmUCh as Mr.. ZeU runs TO
and IS therefore familiar with the roads.
70 should be or interest 70 motorists 10
know that he takes the shorter route by
way OF BladeEsburg and Laurel Al
though the rlads are considered worse
along the Laurel pike they are not 80
saved more than offsets the better roads
found on the longer route
Jack Conway, who IS driving Edward
MOOre's 40-horsepOwer, 1905 Peerless, has
attained an enviable record as q race
driver at several important auto meets.
He drove a Thomas al Benning two
years ago, and made good on the Erie
track at the recent contests.
Harry Wardaman returned recently
from Gettysburg IN a 50-horsepOwer
POpe-TOledo. The roads were in bad
shape, but no t-ouble was experienced
beyond some minor damage 70 the tires.
The run was made by way OF Littles-
town, Westminster, and Baltimore.
W. Elkins Reed. Of the Central Gar
age. who recently underwent an op-
Grafton for appendicitis at the George
Washington University Hospital Is rap
idly recovering and expects 10 be back
at his desk in a few days.
Mr. Reed intended 10 enter The Times
run, but was compelled 10 withdraw his
entry on account OF his Illness
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Cadillac Did Itself Proud.
+. r BUMP,
Sales Manager.

The Cook & SJOddard Company.
Gentlemen; We are very much graft
fled 10 receive your telegram annOunc-
ing that the Model G finished the Sealed
Bonnet Contest with a perfect score.
This achievement adds one more TO
tho laurels won by the Model G. II IS
certainty doing itself proud al over the
country. but at the same time we do
not overlook the credit 20 which the
drivers are entitled.
We thank YOU very much for your in
terest in the matter. and hope to have
the pleasure Of learning the complete
details of the run at an early date to-
Ecther with the names Of the entrants
with their scores. Very truly yours,
CADILLAC MOTOR COMPANY.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Some of them follow:
Wants 10 Know More.
Messrs. Cook & StoddarG
Dear Sir: We are very much inter
ested IN your letter Of December y, CIV
ing details in regard 10 the sealed bon
net contest. We certainly feel that you
are to be congratulated upon the sue
cessful outcome of this event
Although we have not as yet received
the newspapers referred TO, we shall
look forward 20 them with considerable
interest. Yours truly,
H. It. FRANKLIN MFG. CO.
+. r. BUMP,
Sales Manager.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Good Man in Good Car.
Mr.. Wallace c. Hood.
Motor Car Co

Mr.. Wallace c. Hood.
Motor Car Co
Dear Hood:
The news that you have won the
sealed bonnet contest in your city comes
as no surprise to US, as we expected it.
You notified US that you had entered
this run, and that you were driving the
car, enough said; we expected you to
win. The writer wired you, our heart
lest congratulations. IL is hard to keep
a good man In a good car down" You
may well believe that we rejoice in your
success and intend. with your permis
sion. to use this news to the best ad-
vantage.
We are wiring Mr.. Thomas. who Is
now i'm the South, the result of the con-
test. and assure you he viii join with
US In most heartily cOngratulating you.
Yours very truly,
Z. r. THOMAS MOTOR CAR co.
NJ. 3. Hatch, Sales Manager.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Request for Photo Of Car.

The Mitchell Garage.
Gentlemen: we desire to congratu-
late YOU on the splendid showing in
Times contest with Model Z. Mitchell,
and thank you for the benefits we Will
undoubtedly derive from it, as well as
yourselves.
We should be glad to receive photos
of the cars at your convenience. Truly
yours.
MITCHELL MOTOR CAR CO.
G.. V. ROGERS. Secretary.
December Il.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Appreciates the Difficulties.

w G Long
Dear Sir: We are well pleased with
the showing made by the Model n,
Wayne, in the Times endurance run.
You certainly must have had a fierce
time; the roads must have been some
thing awful, put it Oniy goes TO show
what this little car can do when prop
erly handled
We extend our heartiest cOrgratula-
tions, and hope that the publicity gained
viii result tu some nice business for
both Of us.
We remain, very truly yours,
WAYNE AUTO CO,
b. +. EVERITT, President.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Drivers in Times Contest Get Glad Hand From Home Office

law. In the police arresting a large num-
her OF motorists who go thirteen miles
an hour because they cannot catch a
Eliles an hour. and excite the indigna-
uon OF the public against all autOmo-
bilists as a class"
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
MOtOrCyClistS
Postpone Race
Until Spring
Local Dealer Presents En-
couraQing Resume of
the Trade.

After appointing three days, all of
which turned out to be rainy, the motor
cyclists have decided to abandon the
proposed road race which was original
~ set for the date Of The Times Sealed
Bonnet Contest, until the carly spring
The idea has by no means been aban-
Coned. as the cyclists are enthusiastic
about the contest, and nearly twenty
had handed in their entry blanks on the
day Of The Times run, although the
plan was not proposed until few days
before the event.
But a Few Years Old.
T. n. Mudd. jr., in speaking OF the
condition of the motorcycle trade in
the District presented some striking
comparisons to bear out his statement
that. while the business is in its in
fancy, the remarkable development in
the past two years promises even great
or things for next season. 1t is not too
strong TO say" he continued, that the
motorcycle trade will soon reach the
proportion which the bicycle fad as
sumed a few years ago.
"The aston -shing growth for the past
twenty-four months proves this. In 1904
there were but three motorcycles in
the District In 1905 a few more were
introduced, but the big boom came in
1906. There are at the present time
nearly 80 machines IN Washington. and
at the present rate 1t will not be long
until the number reaches the 200 mark.
Naturally the spring of the year is the
time Of the greatest sales. but notwith-
standing that have sold ten machines
since last September. n period which is
considered the dullest in the year for
the motorcycle as well as for the auto
mobile trade.
Not a Fad.
"Ir comparing the motorcycle to the
bicycIe I 90 not mean TO imply that
the former is being taken up merely
as q fad as was the case with the bike.
The motorcycle has legitimate place
in the business world and such COM
panies as the Chesapeake and Potomac
Tclcphone concern are awakening to
the fact. The Government has recOg-
n!zed the merits Of the machines and
has Introduced several OF them IN one
OF it's departnents. Smaller business
concerns, groceries for instance, have
been among the purchasers and from
none OF these sources has any COM
plaint been heard.
But a legitimate mission OF the
motorcycle is for pleasure alone and
the frequent excursions made last sum
ner to inaccessible places by motor
cycle clubs and oy individual cylists
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Local Dealers Receive
Congratulations From
Headquarters on Run
Home Offices Commend Agents for Interest
Shown in Times Sealed Bonnet Contest-Ex-
peCt Increase in Trade From Records

of
Practically with
congratulatoy commencing
ords n the
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
NOTES
Of MOTORISTS
AND DEALERS
Mitchell Garage Receiv-
ing Consignment of
Demonstration
1903 Models.

A consignment OF Mitchell cars has
been shipped to the Mitchell agency,
1O2S Connecticut avenue. and will prob
ably be on exhibition there early this
week
The number includes three demonstra-
ton cars, all 1908 models. They are
runabout, a touring car, and the famous
Thousand Dollar ruDabout.
James Flynn, Of the Mitchell garage,
stated last week that he has had large
number OF inquiries concerning the
Mitchell, since the record made by the
two machines entered In The Times run
became known. The Mitchell, II VIII be
remembered, was the only make that
entered more than one machine to come
out with a record of 100 per cent
Il am proud OF the outcome" said
Mr.. Flynn, and can't praise the run
too much. The result brought the
Mitchelfs merits before the public
in way that no amount Of regu-
lar advertising could do. II is plainly
up to the dealers to keep the thing go
Ing"
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Gives Driver His Due.

Nessrs. Thoams and Tolman.
Gentlemen: We thank you for the in
formation given about the favorable
results OF your sealed bonnet run This
is, indeed. a creditable showing, and is.
no doubt, due 10 the skill Of the driver
in handling the car.
II you could send us n photo OF the
car we should appreciate the favor very
much. Yours very truly,
AIAXWELL-BRISCO MOTOR co.
ERNEST COLER,
Publicity Dept.
December g.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Rear Admiral Richardson Glover has
placed his Packard in Storage at the
Mitchell Garage TO await the trip he
hopes TO make through Southern Calf
fornia In February The car Will be
shipped from here to San Francisco ana
from there Admiral Richardson will set
out on ar extended run through the
State
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Gardner OYme, who drove p Ford
four cylinder runabout IN The Times
contest, stated that his car, a model y.
and one Of the first Fords to arrive IN
Washington, has travelled more than
q. 90 miles.
Tho machine was owned and driven
by two senior brothers prior 10 his
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
MARYLAND MAY GET
AUTO COMMISSION
PROPOSED BY CLUB

BALTIMORE, Dec. IA bill designed
70 elevate automobiling and to decrease
the prejudice against the automobile IS
being framed for submission TO the next
Legislature by Mr.. Osborne I. HellotL
attorney for the Automobile Club OF
Maryland
The bin provides for the appointment
by the governor Of a commission, con-
sisting of three members. who shall
have the right 10 license motor cars,
examine the drivers thereof In order 20
determine their qualifications and fitness
for running cars. whether they be own
ers or professional chaufeurs; investi-
gate all violations OF speed laws and
accidents resulting from reckless Criv-
ing. In addition the board VIII have
absolute power as 10 the suspension and
revocation Of licenses.
Speed Rate Proposed.
The rate Of speed IS the most i'm
portant feature Of any law 70 regulate
sutomobiIing. On this subject Mr.. Tel-
lott says:
The speed limit proposed is that
which has been adopted IN the Uniform
State law recommended by the American
Automobile Association for adoption IN
all OF the States Il provides IN general
that no person shall at any time oper-
ate q motor car at any speed greater
width, character, traffic and use Of the
highway. II any person shall operate 2
motor vehicle at a greater rate OF speed
I than twenty miles an hour In the op5n
country or twelve miles an hour in the
built-up portion Of a city Or town, o.
on sharp curves or at inteTsecting high
wavs, such shall be deemed prima facie
evidence that the rate OF speed Is IN
reasonable. and win justify q convic-
ton IN the absence Of proof by the
driver OF the automobile that the speed
under all the circumstances was not un-
reasonable at that particular time
Common Sense Regulations
THE effect OF such a provision IS 20
vest IN the magistrate or court some dis
CrstiOn relieving the motorists OF the
constant fear Of arrest II he slightly
exceeds the limit on an open highway
where there is no one near whose safety
Will be endangered, but making him rea-
aliZe that he must not exceed the limit
; IN cases where there are other people
on the road.
This. in my opinion, would tend
/ largely 10 solve the problem which con-
fronts the people in this State in that
| Il would place the blame OF reckless
: driving exactly where II belongs and
4 would not result. as under the present
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Brig. Gen. +. A. Carr was the pur-
chaser Of -Waverly surrey from
the Pope agency last week.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

ington last week and made his head
quarters at he Pope agency R w.
Lyman, OF the Goodrich Supply Com
pany o. philadelphia, was also in town
FOR few days.
William Burke. well known IN South
ern auto circles and the owner OF sew
eral Pope-Toledo machines. was in
washington last week
One Of the handsomest cars sold In
thls city for some time is the 'lMile-a-
minute autocar roadster now at the
POPE agency awaiting Mss Mathllle
Scott Townsend. The car IS uphol-
stored In red leather. with n French
gray chassis trimmed In red. Il IS light
but powerful and factory tests have
shown its ability 70 make good 70 its
"Mie-a-minute" title
By many OF the manufacturers the
records made by their cars IN The Times
contest are being used as advertising
matter and sent broadcast all over the
country 10 leading neWspa pers The
following Is an extract from a bulletin
sent out by the Franklin office:
In the llS-mile sealed Ilnet contest
just held at Washington, .. c.. two
out OF the three model D Franklin air
cooled motor cars which entered finished
with perfect scores. Daring the race.
which was run over almost impossible
roads. the needle valves on the Frank
In machines, viii IA operate from the
dash and control the mixture Of gas.
were sealed
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

A. Drake, representing the A. 7. Tire
Company Of Indianapolis. was in Wash
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

A curiosity in auto packing and ship
ping was the Clement Bayard car re-
ceived at the Mitchell garage last week
The car is the property OF Baron
Mayor des Planches. the Italian am
bassadOr, and was shipped from Tour
aine. Italy Il IS equipped with a Ian
daClet body ard the WllC.o machine WAS
packed intact n n large box resembling
freight car. When the car was re-
moved II was undamaged and needed
only gasOlene and ''cranking up TO
start II of. The machine IS now in
storage at the Mitchell garage.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The decorations for the Christmas
holidays in the windows OF the Pope
agency, on Fourteenth street. are worth
seeing
The large plate glass windows, behind
which are usually lined the Pope ma
chimes, are given over 70 palms and
holly. The plants lend an artistic touch
20 what IS alresdy one OF the handsom-
est show rooms in the city.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Charles Z Miller & Bro. sold al
Indian motorcycle 10 w. H Atkinson
Of Eleventh and G streets and an Indian
delivery van to F. Upperman, 40 Nintl
street
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The trip planned by a number OF
motorcyclists 70 Frederick, postponed
last Sunday on account Of rain. Will be
taken today II the weather permits.
The Seventh street pike and tne road
through Olney will be the route taken
on the run ont anc on the return they
will come in by way Of Rockville.
Those who Will make the run are T.
n. Mudd, r., on a Reading-Standard :.
Charles Brown, on a Readings Standard;
Joseph Donovan, on an Indians Ed
Mangold, riding an Indian, and william
Wells. on a Royal.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

An event which Is Of considerable in
terest to local owners Of Franklins is
the 1S0-hOur, nonstop engine run re-
Gently made by a Franklin dealer to
demonstrate the efficiency Of air cool
ing.
The engine averaged forty miles per
gallon of gasoline, and 300 miles per
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

Mitchell car. driven by James
Flynn, was hit by a street car last
week while driving up Connecticut ave
nue. While the street ca had TO be
towed 10 the barn, the machine was un-
damaged except for broken spring.
only another demonstration OF the
stability Of the Mitchell frame" was
Mr.. Flynn's comment
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

T. n. BIudd, jr.. announces the sale of
two Reading Standard motorcycles this
week. one q 2-cylinder, 1905 6-horse-
power model TO T. A. wansIcben. OF
I2S Eleventh street. and the other a 3
horsepower cycle. 90 DR.. J. 3. Hills.
1921 New York avenue.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

J. H Fisher was the purchaser Of a
four cylinder Pope Hartford last week
from the Pope agency.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

p. W. Smoot. secretary and treasurer
OF the Mitchell Motor Car Company.
was a guest on the boat which accom-
panied the Mayfiower to Hampton
Reads to witness the departure OF the
feet. The MayfOwer carried President
Roosevelt and his STAFF.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

The Cook &, Stoddard Company sold
two model G Frankllns last week. one
20 Lipscomb & Co, and the other
10 William Bullinger. OF the Maryland
Loan and Trust Company.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

F. s Bliven, Of the Cook and Stod-
dRrd Company, is in receipt Of a letter
from Barney Klawans, until a few
months ago assistant treasurer OF the
Columbia Theater. which was consid-
erabiy delayed in transmission. The
Washingtonian stated that he had read
Of the preliminary run made by Times
representatives over the road 20 Fred
erick and was awaiting with interest
the result of the contest itself.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22

r r. Pullman. OF Chicago. drove
from Chicago TO Washington in @ Pan
hard. arriving at the Dupont garage
last week. He expects 10 Rperd the
winter here.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-08-29
Order OF Publication.
STATE OF MISSOURI,


County Of Bates. S.
In the Cireuit Court. October term, 1907. In
Vacation August eth, 1907.
Beech Rosier, Plaintiff,
]. L. Roster, Defendant.
Order Of Publication.
Now Of this day comes the plaintiff herein, by
ton and affdavit, alleging, among other t things
Of the state Of Missouri: ' ''''
Wa;sIsupSn, It is ordered By the clerk in
publication that plaintiff has commenced suit
against him In this court, the object and gen.
eral nature Of which 10 TO obtain . Decree or
divorce on the grounds that defendant has been
guilty Of such indignities % TO render the con-
all during their married life. defendant would
leave plaintiff for months at 0 time without
reasonable cause. That he told plaintiff before
leaving the last time that he had married be-
neat meath himself I and was going to leave her.
defendant called plaintiff vile names and shook
his INST In her face; and that defendant has been
addicted to habitual drunkenness for the space
or one year, and that unless the said ]. L.
term thereof, 70 be begun and holden at the
court house In the city Of Butler. In said eoun-
ty, on the fret Monday In October, 1907, and on
or before the first day Of said term, answer or
will be taken Is confessed, and Judgment viii
be rendered accordingly.
And tits further ordered, that q CODY hereof
be published, according to law, In TEE BUrLKR
WEEKLY TINES, newspaper published In said
county Of Bates, for four weeks successfully,
published at least once . week, the last inssr-
ton 70 be Of least thirty days before the irst
day Of said next October term OF this court.
T. ID. EMBREE,
Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record. Witness nv
hand, and seal Of the circuit court Of Bates
tsRAL.l county. this 9Th day OF August, 1907.
T D. EMBREE,
fl-N Circuit Clerk.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-08-29
Is the Editor a Sucker?

We were told 80 the other day and
we were almost convinced. A wise
old farmer produced an argument
that try as we might We could not
get around. He began by inquiring
why we insisted on people patroniz.
Ing the home town. He says when
he comes to town he notices big bills
posted along the highway that were
printed away from home that are
supposed to be advertising q sale
right here in Bosworth, and when be
gets to town he writes q check and
noticesit is printed away from home.
He buys bis goods and gets a bill
and sees 1t was printed In another
town, and he notices that every fake
advertising scheme that comes along
Is we'll patronized. Now Why don't
you preach to your business men
awhile and give us farmers q rest? II
your business men set an example
you can't blame the farmers for fol.
lowing 1t up. 1t looks as II the edi.
tor was playing the part Of a sucker.
-Bosworth Sentinel.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-08-29
DR.. Long Finds an Ally.

London, Aug. 26-The Rev. Theo.
dore Wood, vicar Of S.. Mary Mag.
dalene's church at Wadsworth, and
one OF the leading British natural.
lists, Is on the side OF DR.. W. J. Long
In the natural history controversy
between DR.. Long and President
Roosevelt. Mr.. Wood wrote out the
following statement:
President Roosevelt may be an OK.
tremely able man, but the fact that
he Is President OF the United States
hardly qualities him for delivering
ex-cathedra announcements on ques.
lions Of natural history.
The Rev. Theodore Wood Is the
author OF several books on natural
history, including Our Insect Allies, "
sour Insect Enemies" and sour Bird
Allies" He Is no connection OF the
Mr.. Wood who has been one OF the
figures In the Rooseveltian controv.
ersy.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-08-29
How to Keep ButtermiIk Fresh.

From Harper's Bazaar.
While visiting at a farmhouse not
long ago I observed that my friend
always had nice fresh buttermilk to
use and was consumed with curios.
ity until / found out how she did it.
Having but little milk at this time,
the Cummings came several days
apart, therefore every drop of the
buttermilk was conscientiously pour
ed into a large earthen pitcher and
to 1t was added q pint OF cold water.
Whenever she wanted any Of the
milk she simply poured off the water
(which always remains at the top),
and afterwards she again covered the
remainder with cold water.
And the biscuits that she made!
And the shortcakes! They were deli
cious, even without the honey, which
made them still more delectable.