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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

Boycott State of NeoU Jersey,"
AdUice of Il. 4. Alto AmofstS
Obnoxious Laws Already Keep Hundreds of Car
Owners From Its BorderS-Finish
Fight for Better Conditions

NEWARK, J n. lS.-The motorists Of
New Jersey viii receive the help and
hearty commentator Of every car owner
in the land in their efforts 10 bring
about change in the obnoxious motor
vehicle laws OF that State.
The American Automobile Association,
IN a report from the chairman Of its
legislative board. recommends a boycott
OF the State by users Of automobiles.
For the past year the Automobile Club
Of America has followed this course to
a great extent, more than 60 per cent Of
the members absolutely refusing 70 go
within the borders Of the State Tour
lists from various parts Of the country,
whether out for pleasure jaunt or in
competition, now shun New Jersey as a
hen does water.
Porprietors Suffer.
Thousands upon thouEands Of dollars
have been kept from the proprietors Of
the different Jersey resorts this year by
the short-sighted persecution Of motor
lists through its motor vehicle law.
These people, who have been deprived
Of their livelihood, will form a most
substantial bulwark in the determined
endeavor now going on TO remove New
Jersey from the blacklist OF the motor
Ing world.
a condition Of the Objectionable motor
vehicle law most often encountered by
the average car owner is that which
makes it absolutely necessary for mo-
tcrist who has fulfilled all the pro-
visions of law in the State from which
he halls to also take out a New Jersey
license before he can venture a foot
with his car on the forbidden territory.
There is sleeping in the law OF the State.
however, another cause which in the
casual reading might be easily over
locked, but whose effect is OF the great
est mpOTtanCe--COnITaTy to ali ideas Of
right and justice as laid down in the
courts OF this country.
The Objectionable Clause.
This clause makes il necessary for
nonresident to file a statement cOnsti-
tuting the secretary Of state and his
successors in office his attorneys.
Mr.. Terry. chairman OF the A. A. A.
legislative board. is a student OF
American motor legislation with few
equals. What he states about the
Jersey law is a deduction after COM
parisOn with existing regulations Of
all the other States in the Union.
In his report 10 the national body
a few days ago Mr.. Terry said:
The outlook for sane and reasonable
State laws concerning automobiles IS ex-
ceedIngly good, with the prospect Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
EURoPE'S GRETNA GREEN.

Every year from 500 to 200 couples 90
10 England from the Continent, mostly
from Germany, to get married To COM
ply with the conditions of the English
laws the bride usually goes over first
stays one night in a hotel and gives no.
tice Of the marriage on the following
day. Then the man arrives and the GER
emOny takes place. It is generally by
license, as otherwise both would have
to be in England for four weeks-Ex-
change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

above are carried in stock at all times
for immediate delivery. and the various
types are exhibited In the show rooms
and are ready for demonstration on
short notice. The line comprises road
sters, laHdaulets. touring cars OF the
four and six cylinder types and IL
mousiues,
In the accessories department viii be
found a complete assortment of acces-
series, in addition 10 general supplies.
such as automobile coats aud furs. The
demonstrating department is I'm charge
of j. j. McNamee who has but re-
Gently Identified himself with the firm.
AR. NcNamee has been closely con-
nected with the r. r. Thomas Motor
Car Company of Buffalo, for some
time, and is thoroughly familiar with
the Thomas car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Managed by Hood.

The Washington branch OF the Motor
Car Company is managed by Wallace
@. HoOl, VINO was formerly connected
with the Baltimore Office. Mr.. Hood
came 10 Washington IT, May, 1907. ann
has been sisnaHy successful, both IN
the sales department and in building
up large garage and accessory bust
ness. The sales have grown so stead
ily that with the new year It was found
necessary 10 enlarge the sales force.
Mr.. Hood is also a driver Of wide
reputation. In the Harrisburg-Yor en-
durance contest he drove a Thomas
Flyer through with a perfect score.
coming out ahead Of thirty-four other
cars
AT Benning track in the same month.
May. he demonstrated his ability as g
daring driver by winning the 10l-mlIe
race against a field of the best drivers
in this vicinity. In The Times Sealed
Bonnet Contest, IN December, he
brought the Thomas Flyer through with
perfect score. after oveTtaking the
pilot car and when IL broke down as
Stunning the functions of the pilot and
coming in with no accidents and carry
ing five passengers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Operates Garage.

IN connection with tho sales depart
ment is run a garage and repair shop.
which is second to none in its equip
ment. but the use of which is restricted
to the cars represented by the Motor
Car Company, owing to the limited floor
space devoted TO this department.
Cars of all the makes mentioned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

S. NJ. Mackenzie. one Of the most IA
nous race drivers in America. was in
Washington last week in the interest Of
the. Peerless factory. Besides being r
driver OF considerable reputation he is
an expert auto mechanic and is the au-
thority or all mechanical questions in the
Pierce Company.
While here he placed an order for
Reading Standard motorcycle. which
" i'll probably he delivered 70 him about
March In Jacksonville, Fla.
Mackenzie is an interesting character
and is fun of "reminiscences Of the races
ia which he drove. In appearance he
resembles a typical jockey, being but
five feet in height.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

The Cook and StOddard Company. local
representatives of the Franklin car.
have received a consignment of Frank
lin catalogues for the 1903 models of
Franklin ears. The booklet is hand
somely bound and well printed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Denounces Law.

THE law is an outrageous one, and
unworthy Of any self-respecting Com
mOnwealth. II the only argument for
the State statute is that II produces
revenue, let that argument be demol-
tshed by a demonstration that lettering
automobiles from entering the State
or New Jersey will result in a loss OF
$1,000 Of money spent and left within
that State for every dollar that would
be paid by nonresidents for license fees.
This IS one OF the effective ways and
perhaps the most effective way of deal
ing with the situation at present"
The fight for q change in the Jersey
law is undoubtedly the most serious eff
fort of the kind ever made by the motor
car owners CT the country. The con-
tlnued existence OF such a statute is re-
g6Tded as menace to the rights OF all
owners in ever State in that il may be
help up as q possibility by biased
legislatures crying for extreme handling
Of public measures Motorists NAV de-
pend upon il something is going 70 hap
pen to New Jersey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

from Chicago 70 New York. The truck
left Chicago in a rain strom and en-
countered muddy roads practically the
entire distance to New York, carrying
3,zOo pounds dead weight, and the driver
and one passenger. The truck averaged
SIS miles per gallon Of EasOlene, and
% miles per gallon Of lubTicating oil.
Gasoline costing zoe per gallon, and
lubricating oil at zoe, and hard grease
at 10 cents per pound, the total operat-
ing expenses for 1,15s miles is 500 40.
making the cost Of operating the truck
3-5 cents per mile, or - cents per ton
mile. The Flynn Motor Car Company.
Inc, expect one Of these trucks in
given some severe tests to Illustrate the
low cost Of operation and maintenance
as compared with hOrse-drawn com
meTCial vehicles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
LOCAL NOTES
Of AUTOISTS
AND DEALERS
Storage Business Good.
Promising Prospects
For Spring Sales.

a striking feature OF the present sea-
son." said J. NJ Stoddard. of Cook &
Stoddard last week, '1s the way in
which the storage business has kept
up"
Just at present We are receiving new
requests daily and it is not dead stor-
age that IS wanted. either. The mild
winter probably accounts for il.
Seldom before have the prospects for
heavy spring sales been so bright" he
continued. The coming season looks
TO be good one from all indications
known TO the trade. and manufacturers
are preparing for it. Any furry that
the financial panic may have caused
has entirely blown over and it had no
appreciable effects on the automobile
business even while IT lasted"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

Representative Thomas \. Hardwick
of Georgia received a Buick last week
shipped from his home at Atlanta. The
machine is at the Central Garage. Mr.
HardwiCk will use il in this city until
Congress adjOUrns and VIII then tour
through the South.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

William Gehrels has ordered Co
horsepower Jackson from a New York
firm. The car VIII be used in the Ben
ring auto races next spring. Bob Bas-
sett has bean engaged to drive the car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

T. NJ Kellar, Of the Hartford factory.
was a visitor at the Pope agency. on
Fourteenth street, last week. He took
an order for a consignment Of Pope
Hartfords \ demonstration will be
shipped to this city within ten days
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

The Flynn Motor Car Company. Inc.
local agents for the Mitchell car. has
received specifications for. the Mitchell
delivery truck
This truck is equipped with the four
cylinder Mitchell motor designed by
John w. Bate. and its capacity Is 1000
pounds with a guaranteed overload ca
pacity OF loo pounds. which practically
makes a S,OO0-pound truck The shaft IS
driven by worm gear at the rear axle
The car is also equipped with solid tires
and either open truck body or inclosed
delivery body. All lettering is done at
the factory. The motor is equipped with
a Hercules low tention magnetic. The
manufacturers are turning out two Of
these trucks daily, and they are at
tracing considerable attention through
cut the West, where they are in gen
eTal use
One Of these trucks. driven by Frank
Zerbies. who drove the Mitchell car in
The Gidden tour. recently made \ trim
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

ultimate enactment by most OF the
States Of our proposed uniform State
motor vehicle law very bright, indeed.
Revenue the Excuse.
THE one disappointing and Disagree
abe feature in the state law situation Is
praeented by the incomprehensible atti-
tUde Of the authorities Of the state OF
New Jersey. There are no arguments
to sustain their position in support OF
the obnoxious Law on their statute
books governing automobiles, except
the frankly confessed one that It pro-
vides revenues, and the remarkable part
Of the situation is that they consider
that argument all sufficient. There are
two provisions IN the New Jersey
statute, either one Of which Is sufficient
to demonstrate the unfairness and the
unrea5onableness Of those who adyo-
Gated the passage Of the MEASURE and
both or which should elicit the hearty
condemnation Of every lover Of fair
play, whether he IS an auto uobiIist or
not. There provisions are in a word:
"ta) That a nonresident s,.tomObilist
engaged in interstate travel shall not be
allowed 10 cross a border of the State
OF New Jersey until he has made a trip
to Trenton, paid his tribute to the State.
with the emphasis on the tribute, and
procured his license to exercise his nat
ursl common-law right 10 use the high
ways; and
'Co) That no automobilist may ira
verse the streets or roads OF this Sow
erCign State OF New Jersey until he has
subjected himself to the humiliation OF
appointing as his attorney intact a man
y HON he does not want TO represent
aim, and whom he perhaps never
heard Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

R. NJ Stokes. Of New York, was in
Washington for three days last week in
n 1903 Packard Limousine. lie made the
trip over the road both ways.
a six-cylinder Pierce Arrow, rated At
e0-horsepower. arrived here last week
for Z. r. Hall, of Salt Lake City, who
IS stopping at the Willard Hotel
The machine was driven 20 Wash
ington by Dicl, Richards. n Washing
tonian, and until last fall Chauffeur for
the Norwegian minister. Mr.. Han viii
leave shortly for Florida, where he
viii spend the winter Richards viii
continue to drive the car.
The machine is the first of IFS type
TO be seen in this city. It is, perhaps,
as thoroughly equipped as any in this
city. The upholstering is the work of
q firm which makes a specially OF fancy
work OF that kind and the car IS lined
with Indian leather. It is equipped with
electric lights. drivers phone. umbrella
AMI coat racks. It is larger than even
the ordinary run Of high-pOwered tour
ing autos and resembles a Pullman car
in its interior arrangement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

The Thomas & Tolman Company has
received word that a 1908 Pullman has
left the factory and is expected here
this week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

y T. Jones expects to ride to Balti-
more today on his Reading-Standard
motorcycle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

Royce HOugh, OF the Pope Agency,
and Charles Z. Miller, agent for the
Ford, are confined to their homes.
Both are expected back shortly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

Elkins Reed, who has been confined
10 George Washington University Hos
pital. recovering from an operation for
appendicitis, returned to his desk at
the Central garage last week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

o. B. COTrigan, who was injured in a
motorcycle accident in lexington last
September, was out for the first time
last week. COrrigau was confined to
Providence Hospital for ten weeks be
fore he could be moved. His leg was
broken and several other bones frac-
tured and he vas badly bruised about
the head.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

c. Y. Rogers, secretary of the Mitchell
Motor Car Company, has recently been
elected a member Of the board of direc-
tors of the Commercial Vehicle Manufac-
turers' Association.
The Dewey garage management has
received word that an Overland car,
1908 model, for which the Dewey re-
Gently acquired the agency, will be
shipped ON January % and should ar
rive here within a week from that date.
The car viii be used by the Dewey
salesman as a demonstration. The stOr-
age business at the 7. street garage
continues TO increase and adds TO the
burden of proof already cited in these
columns of the phenomenal way I'm
which the business has kept up this
winter.
The Dewey, although it has been in
the field but a short time. has taken q
place among the leading garages of
this city. and is doing a capacity bust
ness even during the winter season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

Tony Anderson, driver for Senator
Hits, arrived from New York last week
driving & c. G. and V. which the Sena-
tor Will use in Washington until the
close Of the Congressional session. He
VIII go abroad in the early summer and
tour the Continent in another machine,
which he owns, OF the same make as
the one which was brought here last
week. and which Is now stored IN Lon
don.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-07
WATERS OF NIAGARA RIVER
Persistent Efforts Made in Congress
TO Prevent Re-Enactment
of Burton Law.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.-Persistent ef.
forts are to be made in congress to prevent
the re-enactment of what Is known as the
Burton law passed I'm 1895. governing the
disposition of the waters of Niagara Falls
The object of that enactment was to con-
serve the waters of the falls against the
encroachment of commercial enterprise
1t was destined as a purely temporary
measure to be supplanted by a general
convention or treaty on this subject be-
tween the United States and Canada. and
which is intended to cover also the disposi-
tion of other waters forming a boundary
line between the two countries. The Bur-
ton law expires I'm less than a year aud
half. Those opposing its re-enactment for
ten years as is proposed in some quarters,
declare this Is a distinct advantage to-ths
Canadians, who, because such large por-
tion of the falls are on the Canadian side
of the river, are content to let existing
conditions remain. in preference to agree
ing to a treaty which will restrict the priv
ileges they now enjoy.
A failure to reach an understanding in
the form of treaty between the two
countries at an eaTly date will necessitats
the passage OF some form of legislation
extending the present lava resort 20
which is bitterly opposed by some New
York interests.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-07
PLAN TO PROTECT DROUTHs
Temperance Men and Women Appear
before Judiciary Committee
I'm This Behalf.

WASHINGTON. Feb s.-Representatiyes
OF the prohibition party, the Anti-saloon
league OF America, the Womans Christian
Temperance union and various Christian
organizations appeared today before the
committee the judiciary TO arrange a
favorable resolution on one or more OF the
bills 10 protect local dry option" towns
from receipt OF interstate as well as intra-
state shipments of liquor.
Rev. 3. F. Nicholson, Legislative superin-
tendent OF the Anti-saloon league, spoke
for this organization; Prof Charles s. Can
ton OF Pittsburg for the Presbyterian
church; Finley Henrickson Of Cumberland
Md for the prohibition party. and Mr
Ray OF Pennsylvania for the United Pres
byterian church Present for the woman's 5
Christian Temperance union were the ma
tionAI president. Mrs l. NJ. n. Stevens:
the national secretary, Miss Gordan, and
the national executive superintendent Miss
EiHs. Representative Bartholdt OF Missouri
made an argument against the proposed
me asures b behalf OF the national German
American alliance.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-07
FOUR FIRES AT ONE TIME
Loss of Two Hundred Thousand at
PhiIadeIphia-Firem on
the Run.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 6.-Four fires in
this city early today, all burning at the
same time, caused damage estimated az
S2OOOOO. The first fire started on the freight
steamship Aries of the Merchants and
Miners Transportation company, lying at
Pine street wharf, Delaware river. and
caused damage of 5000. Meanwhile the
big store of Jacobs Brothers in Chestnut
street was damaged by fire and water to
the extent of about $4,000. The Macy
furniture store. adjoining the drug store,
suffered $4,000 damage.
The third fire occurred at American ana
Locust streets, where a large three-story
building occupied by publishing firms. was
completely burned out. The individual
losses of the occupants of this building
were: Garret & Gregor Co, printers and
publishers. $4,000; p. w. Ziegler & Co.,
publishers, $4,000; Franklin Bindery Co..
$50 900; loss on building. $4,000
While firemen were battling with the
flames at the other three places. a fourth
fire started in house at Marshall and
Cotner streets, Three other dwellings were
also damaged and twenty persons were
forced to seek shelter from a snow storm
elsewhere. The loss is 5000 on these dwell
ings.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-07
HAMMOND REJECTS PROPOSAL
Must Have Something Else mt Once
or Stay I'm COlIectOrshiD
Fight.
CFrom a Staff Correspondent


WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Cspecial Tele-
gram)-The selection of an internal reve-
nue. collector will be settled at the next
meeting OF the Nebraska delegation. This
is the concensus of opinion among the
members. Ross Hammond of Fremont has
refused to be a party TO any proposition
looking to a future appointment and get
out of the way for w. r. Rose. "Show
me-" the Fremont man has said to those
who have earnestly labored to bring about
an appointment for him that would amount
to almost a cabinet position. Without men
tioning names. it can be said with au-
thority that the members Of the Nebraska
delegation have been laboring for weeks
TO clean up the collectorship matter by
giving the collectorship to one of the two
candidates, and an excellent position on
the outside for the other.
1t was understood that Mr. Hammond
was open to suggestions looking TO a place
that would bring him to Washington, for
he likes Washington. now that he has
been here this length of time, and in the
belief that an excellent position might be
provided for Mr.. Hammond and the presi-
dent being willing solution of the collec-
torship difficulty might he amicably set
tied the president was seen and was shown
the conditions. Nothing was kept from
the chief executive. He knew every turn
Of the way. He learned the conditions and
appreciated them and with his usual desire
to hs clip his friends the president said that
IL there was a vacancy in the first or
second assistant postmaster generalships
of which he had no knowledge as immedi-
ately happening he would consider the
Nebraskan as first choice.
This was put up to Mr.. Hammond but
through the advice of Senator Burkett and
Congressman Boyd the Fremont editor de-
cided 10 stand by his original application
for collector or nothing. and the work done
by his friends OF both parties promises to
go for naught. II now resolves itself into
a question who can command the most
votes on February l5 Hammond or Rose.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-07
FIREMEN HAVE CLOSE CALL
Five Arc Seriously Injured at Rs
cine Fire that Does $780,
900 Damage.

. RACINE, Wis. Feb. 6-Five firemen In
1ured and a loss OF $4,000 was the result
Of a fire that broke ont in the club rooms
of the Racine club. In the Alshuler build
ing. today The injured:
Captain John Diedish. scalp cut and over
come by smoke.
Fireman Peter Joachim. three ribs broken
and injured internally.
James Bruce. ribs broken, cut and bruised
on the head and body.
John Stripple, injured on the legs.
Charles Jenisto, severely bruised.
Eight men were on the ladders leaning
against the south wall OF the structure
when II fell. James Bruce was carried
with 1t over into the burning building and
It was believed he was lost. His COM
rades. however, threw stream of water
on him and he managed 10 crawl ont into
a hallway and was rescued by the firemen.
The other men, when the wall went down,
fell to the roof of building adjoining
The Dan & Sol Clothing company. the Har-
bridge Grocery company, the Racine club,
Zahn Dry Goods company, sustained the
bulk OF the loss. The cause OF the fire
was defective electric wiring. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-07
KING TO BE asked FOR AID
Unemployed in England Seek to Use
Ground Surrounding Palace
at windsor.

LONDON. Feb. "a little band of un-
employed men, who had marched all the
way from Manchester, started on the last
lap of their journey this afternoon. Their
destination is Windsor, where they propose
to take possession OF portion of the
Great Royal park. build cottages and farm
the lands which surround the castle OF the
king. The demonstrants hope to obtain
their desires peacefully. and on arriving be-
fore the castle they propose to send in a
petition to King Edward asking him to
give an example to the land owners OF the
country by granting them the use Of fifty
acres of the park for experimental pur-
poses Unless the police interfere the trav-
elers hope to reach Windsor tomorrow.