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The Washington times., 1908-11-15
ARTISTIC DETAIL
FEATURE OF SHOW
Promoters Solve Problem of Jar
ring Signs by Erection of
Miniature Lamp Posts.

NEW YORK, Nov. 14-At the big au-
tumobiIe shows IN Madison Square Gar
den IT has been a problem 10 arrange
the signs at the various spaces, which
are so Indispensable 10 both exhibitors
and visitors. so that they shall present
the minimum of interference with the
artistic presentment of the whole.
Yearly this Garden show of licensed
cars by the big manufacturers has be
come more of a social function similar
TO the horse show, and the subordination
of features too commercially suggestive
has been increasingly desirable. Uni
fcrmity i'm the board signs bearing the
names of the makers was first achieved.
bat even then they We're a Earring note
in the decorative harmony, and in
genuity was exercised TO devise some
plan whereby these necessary guide
boards might be made a part Of the
decorative scheme.
The satisfactory method seems TO have
be4n found and, at the show which runs
from January Is TO %, the signs will
be- a part of the decoration. This has
been accomplished by devisnE an orna-
mental lamp post to be placed at each
exhibitors space, the exhibitors name
appearing on the glass panels Of the
lamp. This lamp post Will not be Of
the common, OF cuTbstone variety and
will have no cross arms at the upper
end, such as were once used for lynch
ing parties, but it will be of a modified
type with the ornamental idea most
prominent
This feature will work "A remarkable
change in the general aspect Of the
whole show. and from an artistic view
point it promises TO be a greater triumph
than ever while the return Of pros
pcrity and public confidence seems 10
assure a big success In the practical
way
The Washington times., 1908-11-15
BUILD DUPLICATES
OF RACING AUTOS
Acme Company TO Turn Out Model
Along Line of Grand Prize
EntTant.

Announcement is made that the Acme
Motor Car Company OF Reading, Pa.
Will build a number Of touring cars and
TUnabOuts during the coming season.
with duplicates of the engine which is
used in the grand prize racer now at
savannah, I'm training for the great race
Of Thanksgiving Day.
This engine has a iive-inch bore ana
a 1ve-inch stroke and is capable OF de-
velUping jG-HOTsepoWer At high speed.
although II is not rated at this amount
With the special Acme frame and the
ChrOmc-niCkeI steel transmission. which
is feature OF all Acme cars, the new
high powered car ought TO be a great
favoTite with those who desire ma
chine which can hold its own Oh the
road with any OF the best ard yet can
he thTottled down to d very slow pace
for city streets.
The Acme Company have been con-
sistent eNponents OF the 6-cylinder doe
trine for more ia n a year and still
have faith in the multiple cylinder prop
OsitiOn, as it has worked out very sue
cessfully in the large number Of tour
Ing cars and rUnabouts already placed
on the market
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Marked Contrast in Arrange
mentS to Those of
Previous Events.
RACES WILL START
AT 9:3O O'CLOCK
Spectators Will Be Able t. Leave
Grandstand TO View
Cars on Turns.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. H-TAcre will
be a marked difference in the starting
time of the races at Savannah and
those held at Long Island and Dieppa,
France.
In the case Of the Savannah event. the
races do not start until $50 and il
O'Clock, giving everybody an opportun-
ity Of making all necessary prepare
tons thereby taking their time In get
ting to the course.
In the two former instances. It was
necessary for people to either sleep on
the course the night previous or get up
so early that the discomforture incur.
red was Of such a nature that il took
away half the pleasure Of the race. AL
details have been so perfected that as
soon as a person reaches the grand
stand, ushers will take them 10 their
position, and there win be absolutely no
confusion. This point. with the fact
that the grandstand. and the start and
finish Of the races, is in the city limits
within easy access Of all car lines. and
an expense Of only cents Is incurred
IN reaching the course from any part 90
the city, makes it convenient.
Special arrangements have also been
made with the Savannah Electric Com
pany so that a spectator can leave the
grandstand at any time during the prog
ress Of the race 20 go 10 a different
point on the course IN order 20 see how
the drivers take the turns,
Different again from the other two
circuits mentioned. the Savannah course
is just as perfect on a rainy day as on
a clear day. and there is no more dan.
ger Of a car skdding at one time than
at another, and a perfect protection
by the military consort which will have
actual control of the course. will as
sure every car OF finishing. No one will
be allowed on the course until the last
car has crossed the ape.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15
AMERICAN OUTPUT
ON THE INCREASE

Careful calculation Of the production
Of automobiles In America next year
places the output OF all tne factories
close to 1900 cars.
This total product, valued at ap-
proxinately $50 coo coo. will be built by
90 manufacturers This means that
car Will be marketed for about every
loo Of population in the country and
that the car viii average $500 in price.
This fiux Of automobiles into the Amer
lean market viii amount TO half as
many cars as have been acquired since
the sale Of automobiles began. the num-
Der already owned by private citizens
being about 1900 cars.
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PRESENT BISHOP
WITH MOTOR CAR

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 1G-Hereaftcr
Archbishop OConueU Of Boston will
-ide i'm a motor car
a 40-horsepower Pierce Arrow Landau
et has just been presented to him by
The laity OF the city Of Boston. A com
mittee was appointed to examine a
number Of cars. and their choice was
lhe Pierce Arrow.
The car is royal blue with SILVER trim
mngs and is upholstered in light col
pred WhipCOrd. The interior is fitted
with a suuken electric globe light, an
slectriC aununCiatOr clock, speaking
tube, and numerous other COnveniences
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MOTOR CYCLE MEET
SET FOR BENNING
Ten Entries Are Already Re-
ceived for Thanksgiving
Day Program.
GENNALLA AT LAST
TO RACE MANGOLD
Pair of Old-Time Rivals Booked
for Same Event-OtheT
Entries.

Motorcycle races for charity viii be
the card at Eenmng for Thanksgiving
Day. The Personal Liberty League, a
charitable society, viii conduct the
races, Of which there Will be three. The
first event Will be "a l0-mne fTee-fOr-all;
the second, a 15-mile handicap, and the
last a feature race of thirty-tive miles.
Ten entries have been received al
ready and indications point TO twice as
many more. There is a great deal OF
enthusiasm in motorcycle racing ia this
city and a. least fifteen starters are eN-
pected for each event
There will be about twenty-five start
ers in the 35-mile race. MangCld ana
Gennalla are picked as probable winners
Of this race. These men both have eN-
ceptiOnaly good records as motorcycle
racers, but have never met In the
BTighJwood races Gennalla carried the
entire field, winning every important
event
In the Benuing meet Mangold and
Genalla are entered in the same race.
The machines used by these men, al
though OF different types. resemble each
other Maugold VIII ride an Indian, 4
machine that has brought him into vic
tory time and time again Gennalia
viii guide his little Merllel, which has
also carried him to the front in many
races.
The entries received 30 date follow.
NJ. h. Maugold. Indian; George NJ. BeaIl,
Thor. Samuel Mcpherson, MeTkeli
William B. Gennalla Merkel: w. +.
Troop, Excelsior; G. II. Cross, y. 5. T.;
d. Z. Knight. Reading STANDARD, and
L.. c. Jones, Reading STANDARD.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15
DOINGS OF THE WEEK
BY CAPITAL AUTOISTS
Garages Filling Up With Machines of Winter Residents
Agents Receiving 1909 Models-Chauffeurs
Quarters at the Belmont

Nicholas L0ngworth, who re-
lut. 81, this city recently, is storing
her columbus electric at the Dupont
Garage.
Hen. J. W. Weeks. Representative
from Massachusetts, arrived in Wash
ingtOn last week and Is storing his six
cylinder Pierce Arrow and Columbus
electric cars at the Dupont Garage
The Dupont Garage received a ship
ment Of 1903 mode cars last week, in
Guiding four COlum bias, one siX-cylinder
LOzicr, one Detroit electric and nine
Columbus eleCtrics.
Work on the new garage in course Of
construction on New Hampshire ave
crossing rapidly The exterior VIII be
completed within the next two weeks
and the building viii in all probability
. De ready Tor occupancy by the first OF
the coming year.
Charles and Ray Semmes and a party
Of friends enjoyed a run through the
Wllds OF Maryland on a hunting trip
last week IN a Buick car.
Mrs. and the Misses Clark returned 10
this city on Friday from Scranton, Pa,
and are storing their 45-hOrsepOWeT
Pierce Arrow car 81 the Central Garage
Lester d. Moore, jr-. local agent for
the REQ and Premier cars, has returned
10 the city from New York, where he
spent the past week
A large shipment Of the 1863 model
Overland cars was received at the
Dewey Garage last week. The new
Overland is attracting much attention
in local automobile circles,
T. +. Spence. of the Pope Auto Com
pany. has been IN Philadelphia for the
past fCw days In an effort TO procure
the agency for a Well-kuOWu car.
Charles H Orme has returned from a
hunting trip in his Regal roadster
through the wiIds Of virginia. In spite
of the rough travelling Mr.. Orme claims
that he experienced little or no trouble
during the trip.
A shipment Of 1909 model Regal road
steTs is expected at the local agency the
first part OF the week.
r. Francis Riggs has sold his Isota
Franchise touring car 70 a suburban
sanatorium, TO be used as an ambulance.
r. c. Rueshaw. sales manager for the
REQ MOtCTcar Company, of Lansing
Mich, is making the rounds in this
section Of the country and stopped at
the local agency last week. Mr.. Rue
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

J less in France and Germany, where
there Is no speed limit.
When horse is hurt on the streets
OF Berlin now. a large motor ambulance
/ Is sent for the animal.
Since the cycle and motor trades
/ benevolent fund was formed three years
ago In London. il has reached $4,000.
The estimated number Of motor cars
and motorcycles In England Is l32,EJ
as compared with $1,000 four years ago.
a ten-year-old Paris school girl re-
Gently defined an autO crat as a man
who refused to allow his wife to drive
motor car.
The last count Of motor cabs in Lon
| don brought to light 2213 in regular
| use. as compared with 5.U95 hansOms and
t,i04 fOuT-Wheelers.
An English coroners jury recommend
ei Lhat motor cars should give the
I benefit OF doubts 10 all traffic on the
roads as steamers do at sea.
Outlying portions Of Natal are to be
opened 20 trade by means OF motor
ears in the hope that railways will
follow when the country Is developed
Some of the magazines published
abroad are now printing a coupon that
| is good for insurance against accident
when riding in taNicab anywhere in
Great Brit.in.
Even Sw tzerland, whica frowns on
motor traffic To a greater extent than
almost any other country, makes
grant for the upkeep OF roads on which
there is through travel.
The project OF building a motor track
! IN the Taurus. in the neiShborhOod Of
Wiesbaden, Germany, has been abau-
dOned because Of its cost, but a short
one may be constructed.
One Of the first tests of the valveless
engine on an English car was to run
II 60 miles without a stop, this iuClud-
ing one hill climb that was taken at
the fourth speed.
A six-wheeI 4O-uorsepower motor car
( has been turned out in England for
family travel being fitted with ample
sleeping accommodations and almost
every household convenience.
The Irish county councils have been
asked 10 work with those of England
to enforce the road laws which are
/ identical in both countries. but which
the Irish are rather neglecting.
Cape Town is soon to have a taxicab
service.
The value Of motor cars imported into
Q
report, was over twice that Of the
horses brought in during the same
period. the automobiles being worth
over 100000.
on the road between Aviemore and
CarrJridge. IveTnesshiTe, England. are
two curious triangular signs put up by
some kind-heaTted persons TO notify
motorists Of unexpected bumps at a
bridge near BY
one Of the novel tires brought out on
the other side Of the water has its tread
made OF layers OF Egyptian cotton press
ed together and vulCanlzed 10 the cover
so that edges come in contact with the
road.
English manufacturers are not prepar-
ing for as lively a 1909 season as was
expected would be the case, the draw
back being the uncertainty as to the
legislation that will be attempted with
reference to motor cars this winter.
One of the largest motor schools in
LOrdon has reduced the price OF its
driving lessons, now giving twelve for
SIS instead of SOS and Offering a fort
nights course in practical motoring for
s.. lectures being held daily from II
a. IN. to ] p. m.
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one, two, three, ten, eleven, twelve.
thirteen. fourteen, and fifteen mile
races
+. CedrilO, the original driver Of the
car, was killed while driving It in the
races at Pimlico track in Baltimore, on
May 30, 1907. The present owner Of the
car purchased II from the Fiat Com
pany last year and uses 1t as a run
about
In its present condition the car is
said to be able to attain a speed OF sew
enty miles an hour.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15
BOOMING IN WEST.

The coming grand prize IA at Sa-
vannah absorbs the bulk Of trade at
tention throughout the entire Eastern
part Of the country. IN the West there
Is an expansion CT general business both
with agents and at last hands and a
general easier feeling prevails ali over
the country since the election.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

a Junior Fiat, the property of +. c.
Parsons, well-known autoist OF New
York, which has attracted much atteB-
ton on the streets Of this city for the
past fortnight, was formerly used by
the Fiat Manufacturing Company OF
New York as a racing car, and at the
present time holds nine world records
in middleweight track work.
The records were made at Morris
Park in New York city within the last
few years, and include those for the
The Washington times., 1908-11-15
TAXICAB ADVANCE.

A feature OF the late fall is the ex-
pansion OF the taxicab business in ali
OF the leading cities Of the country.
This is fully as heavy a was expected
and IN some cases has gone the eNpeC-
tatiOns OF trade experts. At present
there seems TO be marked indication
10 put on American-made cabs OF both
stock and special construction In large
numbers.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Until an international conference of
nations has fixed a speed limit for use
in every country, motor manufacturers
will not take seriously any PROPOSE
ticn that ears shall not be built TO make
more than a certain fixed speed, as
autos built to make twenty miles in
America or England would be worth
The Washington times., 1908-11-15
OUTLOOK Is BRIGHT.

One or two failures in auto trade seem
to have had no very depressing effect
upon general conditions, the situation
in the main being still optimistic and
satisfactory
The Washington times., 1908-11-15
TEST FOR NATURE.

Il am sorry TO have to tell you that
your wifes mother is threatened with
lockjaw."
You don't say so, I can hardly be-
heve there's that much force in ma
ture. Detroit News Tribune
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

shaw reports reCord-bTeaking sales for
the REQ all over the country.
J. +. Powell. formerly foreman of the
Zacheria Garage of Asbury Park, n. J.,
is now acting in the same capacity with
the Belmont Garage OF this city.
z. Z. Settler drove over the roads in
a REQ touring car from his home, in
York, Pa and stopped in this city for
few days last week Mr.. Settler is on
trip south as far as Florida.
". J. Walton, Eastern sales manager
for the Rambler car, visited the local
agency last week.
+. z. Kitselman, who recently ar
rived IN this city, is storing his -four
cylinder Buick at the Belmont Garage.
The 1909 model REQ and Premier cars
are now being delivered to the agents
throughout the country. The local
agency expects shipment during the
coming week.
Harry Banner. agent for the MicheIin
tre' made his rounds IN this city dur
ing the past week.
The Pope Auto Company. Of this city.
model Hartford car within the next
seven days
The Belmont garage has recently in
stalled chauffeurs' quarters on the sec
Ond floor Of its garage, which are said
10 be as complete as any in this section
or the country. The spacious room
given over 10 this purpose IS fitted out
with everything 10 satisfy the chauffeur
during leisure hours. A pianOla and a
graphOphOne, as well as a library, com
posed Of the best literature, have been
put at the disposal OF the chauffeur.
Mr. HysOn, the manager Of the garage.
extends a cordial invitation 10 Wash
ingtOn chauffeurs 10 visit and enjoy the
pleasures OF the Belmont ChaufIeurs'
Club room.
Baron HeHgelmuller. Austrian ambas-
sadOr, arrived IN this city recently and
is storing his Columbus Electric at the
Dupont garage.
Horace Chandlee ran 10 Leesburg las
week IN Stanley Steamer car
Charles E. Miller & Bro. report one
OF the few sales on record this week,
q Ford RunabOut TO r. c. Smithson,
we'll known - auto circles Of this city
The Dorset garage expects a ship
ment next week Of the Stoddard Dayton
car, for which they have recently pro-
cured the agency.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Charles r. Miller & Bro. report one
OF the few sales on record this week,
q Ford RunabOut, 10 r. c. Smithson.
well known - auto circles Of this city
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

The Dorsett garage expects a ship
ment next week Of the Stoddard Dayton
car, for which they have recently pro-
cured the agency.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

shaw reports record breaking sales for
the REQ all over the country.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Only a half dozen or so Of the motor
cabs in London are owned by their
drivers.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Horace Chandlee ran TO Leesburg las
week in a Stanley Steamer car.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

One of the largest motor schools in
LOrdon has reduced the price OF its
driving lessons, now giving twelve for
SIS instead of S25 and Offering a fort
nights course in practical motoring for
s.. lectures being held daily from II
a. IN. to ! p. m.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Nicholas LJngWOTth, who re-
tuI o., this city recently. is storing
her columbus electric at the Dupont
Garage.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Regulations in London require that all
motor vans shall be equipped with two
independent brakes.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

America has taken upward OF $500
900 worth OF motor cars from various
European countries.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

The 1909 model REQ and Premier cars
are now being delivered to the agents
throughout the country The Iocal
agency expects a shipment during the
coming week
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

English manufacturers are not prepar-
ing for as lively a 1909 season as was
expected would be the case, the draw
back being the uncertainty as to the
legislation that will be attempted with
reference to motor cars this winter.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Baron HeuReImuller. Austrian ambas-
sadOT arrived IN this city recently and
is storing his Columbus Electric at the
Dupont garage.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Harry Banner, agent for the Michelin
tire, made his rounds in this city dur
ing the past week.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

one Of the novel tires brought out on
the other side OF the water has its tread
made OF layers OF Egyptian cotton press
ed together and vulCanized 10 the cover
so that edges come in contact with the
road
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Hen. J. w. Weeks, Representative
from Massachusetts, arrived in Wash
lngtOn last week and Is storing his six
cylinder Pierce ATrOW and Columbus
electric cars at the Dupont Garage
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

One Of the insurance companies that
write automobile risks has just been
given a decision that establishes the
meaning Of a clause In its policy which
declares that It assumes no loss Origi-
mating from fire within the vehicle the
court after several hearings stating
that this included fire caused by gaso-
Iene that might be spilled from the car.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

The Pope Auto Company. Of this CITY.
expects a shipment Of the new 1909
model Hartford car within the next
seven days
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

The Dupont Garage received a ship
ment Of 1903 mode cars last week, in
Guiding four COlum 1Ias, one siX-cylinder
LOzicr one Detroit electric and nine
Columbus eleCtrics.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

The Massachusetts courts have decided
that cities and towns have the right
to exclude automobiles from any street
desired.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

one OF the swell New York shops pro-
duced the other day a coat FOR motoring
that has thirteen different Innings, each
being remOva Die.
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+. z. Kitselman, who recently ar
rived IN this city is storing his fOU
cylinder Buick at the Belmont Garage.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Squirrel is being used more generally
for lining Of motor coats this year than
ever before
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Bets are being made that the winner
Of the Thanksgiving Day race at Sa-
varnah will average seventy-two miles
an hour
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Gasoline fire engines are to be added
TO the departments Of Superior WIS.,
and New Haven. Conn.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

The last grand jury at Brooklyn hand
ed up a pTesentment calling upon the
courts to give jail sentences for cases
of automobile speeding, IL having been
learned by the jurors that of 416 cases
heard within the past year in the court
Of special sessions, not a single Of
fender had been required TO do more
than pay a nominal fine.
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r. Francis Riggs has sold his IsOta
Franchise touring car 10 a suburban
sanatOrium. to be used as an ambulance.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

r. c. Rueshaw, sales manager for the
REQ MotoTcar Company, of Lansing,
Mich, is making the rounds in this
section Of the country and stopped at
the local agency last week. Mr.. Rue
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

". ]. Walton, Eastern sales manager
for the Rambler car, visited the local
agency last week
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

J. T. Powell, formerly foreman of the
Zacherla Garage of Asbury Park, y. J.,
is now acting in the same capacity with
the Belmont Garage OF this city.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Charles and Ray Semmes and a party
Of friends enjoyed a run through the
Wilds OF Maryland on a hunting trip
last week IN a Buick car.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

In this country, 125 makes of cars
have passed beyond the experimental
stage. and there are as many more JnaL
are beiner worked on 70 III them for
general use.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Oakland Brush-Nichols Co. ITO c st
| NV. Phone NJ g949.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Z. +. Settler drove over the roads in
a REQ touring car from his home, in
York, Pa and stopped in this city for
d Few days last week Mr.. Settler is on
a trip south as far as Florida.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

Aloe II. c. Wilson < Bro, ll0l Vernon
G4oo ave. NV. Phone y. 1903.
The Washington times., 1908-11-15

on the road between Aviemore and
Carrlridge. IvernesshiTe, England. are
two curious triangular signs put up by
some kind-heaTted persons to notify
motorists Of unexpected bumps at
bridge near By.