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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

since motor cars have begun to take
the place Of hoTse-draWn vehicles.
The Locomobile chassis for 1908 IS
built in two sizes. type E. 20-horse-
power, and type 81" 40-horsepoWer,
both cars being Identical in design and
differing only in dimensions. The type
e. chassis is made in TWO lengths. the
standard touring chassis having a wheel
base OF 10Z inches and the clCsed-bOdy
chassis having a wheel base Of I6
inches.
The Locomobile.
The type II" Locomobile has been
manufactured for the past three sea
SONS. and for 1868 has increased en-
cheney, due TO the use Of the fOur-speed
transmission; it IS considerably i'm
proved IN appearance by the extension
of the wheel base and the new location
Of the-radiator with respect 10 the front
axle.
The public is invited 70 the Luttreu
Garage at any time TO inspect cars and
a demonstration will be cheerfuIy
made.
The Babcock Electric is the result OF
eight years practical experience iu
building electric carriages. Substantial
construction and beauty Of design. COM
bined with all the mechanical features
necessary to produce a perfect machine
have resulted in the BabCOCk Electric
carriage of today. Reliability and ease
Of operation are its strong points.
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Points in Times Auto Contest.

Date-Tuesday, June O.
Cars report for seaIng-11;45 a. M, Monday.
Cars ont of garage-6 a June =.
Contest starts-6;3O a III. June 8.
Meeting of drivers Observers and cOEfeeThe Times busi
office, 1880 p. m, June s.
ROHte-MUnsey building RdgeTiIe Harpers Ferry,
BerryVle, Whites Ferry Rockville, Munsey
Dstance-164 miles.
Controls RidgeVilIe BeryvIle, Whites Ferry.
Gasoline BerryVille.
left leaving
burg
Take your tire chains
failing report dlsquaify
Cars carry specified number of passengers
Cars failing report time sealing starting will
disqualified.
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ANOTHER ACCIDENT.

How did II happen
''Why, ne was poet. you know, ana
he was soaring through the ethereal
skies Of his imaginatiOn-Up in the air,
so % speak
What hit him. an airship?"
mo. 1ust an ordinary little yiie-smeIl-
ing auto. Such a sordid end. wasn't it7''
Exchange
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TAEICAB
INTRODUCED HERE
Terminal Company Adopts
Car of the Famous %
Cycle Principle"

The Terminal Taxicab Co. invades the
Capital closely upon the heels Of the
pioneer hrn, and has already gained
a firm foothold by landing the eXclu-
sive privilege Of establishing stands at
the Union Station.
After the formation Of the new COM
pany considerable attention was de-
voted to the selection Of the make
OF cab 10 be used. The Elmore was de-
eided upon as being the logical choice
for the demands OF cab service because
OF the great efficiency and durability
of its power plant. It is asserted by the
promoters that there is least likelihood
OF a break down with the Gilmore and
they are willing to prove it by demon
stratiOn or by pointing out the reason
why at great length and much detail
of the listener can understand what il
is all about.
The Two-Cycle Principle.
The most striking feature Of the FL
more IS the operation of the two-cycle
principle. which is embodied in the con-
structiOn of the taxicab as well as all
the Elmore models. The impetus given
TO this principle IS shown by the pop
ularIty which the car has attained in
the past two years. With an almost
doubled capacity the floors OF the FL
more factory were sold clean early IN
July, 1907, and the 1893 supply is ex-
hausted at the present time It is one
or the few cars OF America OF any type
for which the supply has been greater
than the demand. II speaks well for the
manufacturers that they have refused
10 produce any more cars than their
facilities jusuhed-a procedure which
would have resulted in larger sales
but would have been marked BY a cor
responding falling on in the efficiency
and perfection Of the car.
The taxlcab. which IS one OF the latest
ventures OF the firm, has been a sue
cess from the start. Ten machines are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07
MEETS PRODUCE RESULTS.

The success Of the various meetings
set for Decoration Day and dates soon
after have had a beneficial effect on the
market and general buying is reported
from nearly all parts Of the country
Many movements Of cars in quantities
are reported. while the general demand
al last hands is reported satisfactory.
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ELECTRIC GARAGE
SECOND TO NONE
Cook & Stoddard Firm
Marked by Its Rapid
Growth.

Few garages have sprung into a
prominence which IS more than local
in SO few years as the Cook & Stoddard
Company, located at Twenty and
p streets northwest.
Beginning in 1903 at lG28 Connecticut
avenue, success attended the company
from the start. and in a few months,
70 Secure additional hocr space, 1905
Connecticut avenue was added. BUSH
ness continued TO Increase so rapidly
tbat II. short while the establishment
was further enlarged by the addition OF
lUz4 ana the same year 1922 was OBJ
tanned.
Doing a large livery business and at
the sane time transacting an extensive
business IN the sales department, the
combined floor space Of the Connecticut
avenue location was too small for the
rapid growth Of the company. Since no
more additions could be made, the es-
tablishmeDt was moved TO the building
which II now occupies, formerly used as
a market, and eminently ADAPTED 10 the
purposes Of a garage.
Adequate Floor Space.
ABOUT $500 square feet OF floor space
IS available. with accommodation for
$50 cars. This does not incluGS the Of
fees. which are situated on a mezzanine
gallery at one end, over the repair es-
iSAA4AAgAAL III kA-G DASELllE4lLs lie 1DUh
&. StOddard lay claim to rs wing the
finest electrical garage in the world.
and the claim Is substantiated by the
standing which the company has at
tanned, not only among local agencies,
but IN the auto circles in the eastern
part Of the country,
J. M Stoddard, President.
When organized J. NJ. Stoddard was
elected president Of the company, and
lie has held that position ever since.
r. r. Alexander was succeeded by II.
W. Fuller as vice president, and z. S.
NARROW took the place Of Z. W. Cook.
the first secretary and treasurer.
Besides d large repair business the
garage has the agency for four stand
ara cars, the Franklin. White, Cadillac.
and Baker. All these are well-known
machines Of national reputation, and
have become popular IN this city, large
~ through the efforts Of this company.
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Regulation Rates.

The rates OF the now company is the
regulation taxicab schedule, charged IN
this city and other places where the
service has been introduced. Thirty
cents covers the COS. OF the first half
mile and 10 cents additional IS levied
for each succeeding quarter mile. For
waits. the charge IS TO cents for six
minutes.
The officers Of the company are II.
Cornell Wilson, president, and John Il.
Corning, secretary. The main stand is
at the Union Station, where the whole
south and west sronts have been thrown
open for the use Of IT, cabs. The cen
trial Office is located at the Elmore
Agency, at Vermont avenue and L
streets.
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ROUTE OF RUN

now IN this city and thirty are expected
10 be in operation by August /. At this
time a full tine Of the EImOre models
viii be here for demonstration.
The new cabs will not be devoted to
the exploitation OF fads, but viii com
bine the recognized essentials Of auto
construction with the latest improve
ments. They are equipped with a canopy
top, extending over the drivers seat.
They are Of the landulet ype.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
The Temperance Wave

The mighty wave that Is now rolling over
the country promises to make great changes S
in the great evil that has been retardirR
the moral developement Of this rich and
beautiful land. A little more energy and
united effort upon the part Of all good
people and the wave will rise so high that
the LIQUOR traffic will be submerged. The
thinking people have come to the conclus-
ion that the use Of liquor in any form is
not necessary TO the well being Of human
ity, The business itself is morally wrong
and that which is morally wrong cannot
be made politically right. Hence with all
the legislation thrown around it, it must
still remain great evil. And the only
sure and complete remedy lies in state
and national constitutional amendment
prohibiting its manufacture and sale as
beverage. N. j. Myers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
Mrs. G.. A. warren Dead

Mrs. Caroline A. Warren, an old resi-
dent of Eureka died Monday April 20, at
the age Of 20 years. The deceased was
the widow of Stephen H. Warren who in
an early day represented this district as
state senator for one term. Her maiden
name was Davids and she was born in
Poughkeepsie, N. Y Feb. 8, 1883, in the
old Mansion house in that city. She came
to Michigan in 1862 and was married to
Mr. Warren March 80, 1865 He died
April 29, 1873 There we're three child
dren, Jane c., Estelle D. and Vim. H.
Warren, the two latter survive She
leaves six nephews in Poughkeepsie and
New York city.
She fell about three weeks ago and in
jured her hip since which time she has
been gradually failing Funeral services
we're held today, interment in Disco GEM
etery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
Jul L SMITH DEAD
Was Pho eer of County and Sterling
CitiZen- Elected Judge I'm ISS2

Was Pho eer of County and Sterling
Citizen Elected Judge I'm lSS2
Former Judge Vernon H. Smith died at
his home in Iona at 30 Tuesday morn
ing as the result Of blood poisoning fol-
lowing an operation performed about | 0
days ago. His wife and his son Hal OF
Detroit. Arthur of Ann Arbor and Law
renee Of lonia and his daughter, Mrs.
Claude Faude of Parma, were at bis bed
side.
The end was looked for last week and
the children were all summoned home.
With the warmer days, however. his con-
dition seemed to be improved. At 3
o'clock Monday afternoon the Judge was
seized with chill and he steadily declined
until the time of his death.
Vernon H. Smith was born in Simcoe,
Ont, December 29, 1883, and came to
Ionia in 1853. He first entered mercan-
tile business, but was admitted to the bar
in 1869. He was first elected Judge in
1882 and had served continuously for 20
years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23

Opera house or in the open air if the
weather is favorable and at which time
addresses will be made by the Governor
and Lieutenant Governor on matters of
interest to the people of the state.
A public reception will be held from four
until five o'clock, at which every person
is invited and Will have an opportunity to
shake the hands Of Mr.. Warner and Mr..
<elley 1t will be the first time that the
chief executive of the state has visited the
city except in a political campaign and
then only for brief hour when be had no
opportunity to meet our citizens in social
way.
Our business men and citizens generally
should improve this opportunity of show
ing their appreciation Of the visit
The mills and factories will close at
noon for half holiday in order that all Of
the working men and operators may have
an opportunity Of meeting the G v,rnor
and of listening to the addresses. There
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
Chief Executive of State
Will Honor Silk City by
His Presence Thursday,
April, 80.
Lieut.. Governor Patrick III.
Kelley also Coming and
Together Will be The
City's Guests.
Public Meeting at 2:3O O'Clock and
Reception From 400 "a $500 l.. NJ.
Mills To Close tor Half Holiday.

Many times in the past four or five
years Governor Fred M Warner has ex-
pressed desire to a numaer of the citizens
of Beldng that he woulo be pleased to
take day off from official life, visit the
Silk City of Michigan and put in full
day looking over its mills, factories and
other business interests and also TO meet
all the good citizens of the city and sur
rounding country in social way.
Upon invitation Of Fred A. Washburn
and other leading business men, he has
consented to make the visit and has
named Thursday April so, as the date
which will be convenient for him to do so.
Gov Warner will be accompanied by
Hon. Patrick H. Kelley. the lieutenant
governor of the state, who is to deliver an
address the day before at the Sheep
Breeders Association of South Boston at
Saranac, and being so near by concluded
he would also accept an invitation to be
present.
Their visit here will certainly be dis
tinguished honor to our city and should be
highly appreciated by every citizen who
in turn ought to make every effort to give
them hearty and royal welcome. May
or Bricker and the committee in charge
extend most cordial invitation to all ou
citizens and the societies of our city ano
to the people of the surrounding country to
come. enjoy the day and take part in the
reception.
The Governor will arrive on the morn
ing train from Grand Rapids at 820 and
will be escorted to Hotel Belding where
breakfast will be served. In the forenoon
the Governor and party will be shown
through the different mills and factories
by committee of our citizens and at noon
will return to the hotel for lunch. At 200
O'Clock arrangements have been made for
a public meeting to be held either in the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23

will undoubtedly be a large number Of
people from points outside Of the city as
well as several representatives Of the De-
trot and Grand Rapids daily newspapers
for undoubtedly the Governor will say
something in his speech Of interest to the
people at large regarding his future pol
icy A matter OF much interest TO the
ladies will be the fact that Mrs Warner
is expected to accompany the Governor
and will be pleased to meet them. She
has been wishing for visit to this city
and an opportunity to visit the silk mills
and has decided to accompany her hus-
band here and enjoy the day and the oc-
casion with him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
,Bieycle Riding Notlee

Notice IS hereby given forbding any
person or persons to propel. ride or run
any bicycle, tricycle., velocepede or wheel
Of any kind whatsoever, except chdren's
tricycles. whose drive wheels are thirty
inches or under in diameter on any Of the
following sidewalks: Main street and
Bridge street from Congress street on the
south to High street on the north, ard
Pleasant street from Congress street on
the south to Main street on the north.
Also on any other street at a rate not
to exceed six miles an hour and on meet
ing or passing a person or persons, shall
dismount within twenty feet of such
person or persons, until after passing
them.
Any person violating these rules will.
upon conviction thereof, be prosecuted
according to Ordinance No. %, of the
City of Belding. W. S. Eddy,
Belding. Mich April %, City Clerk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
May Jark,r1

a.
The following names comprise the list
of circuit court jurors for the May term
of court:
lonia city-Fourth ward-Wm Rosbart,
VIM. Errldge
Third ward-Ralph Smith
Second ward-Fred Dalzell
First ward Geo Kuhtz
Danby-Fred c, Brown
Sebewa-Oscar Dravenstatt
Odessa-Aaron Bachelor
Campbell--John Busance
Boston-Chas. HUM
Berlin-Fred Belcher
Orange Barnard
Portland Avery
Lyons-C r. Lane
lonia-Cyrus Berger
Easton-Chas. Doty
Keene-Ira Brown
Otisco-Leopold Krupp
Orleans-E n. Towne
Ronald-Neson Haysmer
North Pains-J. F Dalzell
Belding-Neholas Runnels, Daniel Zim-
mer, w. L. Hall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
pont violate the Law

County Agent Broad Of Iona and Com
missioner LowreY visited our schools on
Monday by order Of Prosecuting Attorney
Sheldon and gave the scholars talk on
the law and its enforcement. No one can
sell or give any child tobacco of any kind
who is under seventeen years of age. No
one can enter pool room or billiard hall
while they are attending school without
being subject to arrest and the owner of
the place is also liable to arrest. A child
under seventeen years Of age found on
the streets with fire arm Of any descrip-
ton is subject to arrest. These are a
few of the subjects touched upon by them
10 their talk. Mr.: Broad gave them tc
understand that be meant business and
that he would enforce the law to the
letter -Saranac Advertiser.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
MID LACE AND SMILAX
Were the Moore Leonard Nuptials Gel
ebrated at Home OF Brides Mother

Were the Moore Leonard Nuptials Gel
ebrated mt Home OF Brides Mother
At the home Of Mrs. L. NJ Moore, on
Thursday April ] 6, at 3 $50 p. m. occurred
the marriage Of her daughter Effie Angus
ia, very estimable young lady Of this
city and Perry Leonard of St. Louis Mich.
The wedding was pretty one. The bridal
couple marched to the altar, Mrs. Bert
Moore playing the wedding march. They
were we're married under ACE and smax
by Rev. j. c. Meese OF St. Louis. The
couple we're attended by Miss Lillian
Moore Of this city, sister of the bride, and
Ernest Baldwin Of the M. A. @. Lansing,
Mich. The bride was gowned in silk and
lace, and the brides maid in brown silk
and lace. The groom and best man wear
ing conventional black. There were about
so guests present The decoration being
pink and white carnations and hyacinths
After the ceremony congratulations
were given. after which fine refreshments
were served. The couple received many
beautiful and useful presents.
The out Of town guests were: Mr.. Leon
ard, father Of the groom, Clare son Of the
groom and the Madames Hart and Norton
sisters Of the groom, all of St. Louis. Mrs.
Gertrude Thomas and daughter Louise of
Ionia. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Moore, Mrs. and
Mrs w. S. Beach and Mrs. Chas M Ark
ham Of Grand Rapids. The young couple
left on the afternoon train for St. Louis,
where Mr. Leonard has home waiting
in readiness on his farm. A large recep-
tion was held for them on their arrival at
their new home. The bride is one Of Silk
City's best girls and large circle of
friends wish her much JOY and happiness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
MADE HIS REPORT
Frank sandy Talks Prohibition-Dr.
Morris Elected Delegate

Frank Sandy returned last week from
Kalamazoo, where he had been sent by
the prohibtionsts Of this county as a del
egate to the state convention. He is an
ardent supporter Of that plan of the work
in dealing with the liquor traffic. He be-
leyes that prohibition is the only remedy
to apply to the evil and ttSat it is not only
coming, but that it has come and come to
stay.
He gave a report of the convention at a
meeting held in the Baptist church Sun
day afternoon and is very enthusiastic
over the progress Of the work along the
line of prohibition, as Outlined by speakers
10 the convention. and the results all over
The United States in the recent elections.
He believes that it viii bs but very few
years when president Of the United
States, committed to the prohibition prin-
cple, will be elected
Mr.. Sandy said he succeeded in getting
the Silk City represented at the national
convention, to be held in Columbus, Ohio,
IN July, by the election Of Or. |. S. Morris
as one of the delegates. There are three
deeg ates elected from this county and Ed
Townsend Of lonla is aIsc one of them.
TIE sentiment seems TO point them to j. B.
Tracy of Detroit as the probable nominee
for president, but it may, however, 60 10
western man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
Easter Surprise Party

Last Friday evening when the r. N. Of
A. was enjoying themselves at their
Easter meeting. the members Of the D.
of H. marched in and brought with them
a fine Easter lunch and a splendid pro-
gram. The r. N. Of A gave them very
cordial welcome, which was responded to
bv Mrs. o. F. Webster and Miss Jennie
Riker, after which the Easter hats were
voted on and Mrs. o. Houck received a
prize for the best looking one. Mrs. Edith
Shaw for the worse looking one, every
millinery store in town. was represented
in fine shape and all were of the opinior
that union between Sister Lodges was q
good thing. Everyone present felt vel
repaid for their effort. Batchelor & Curt.
furnished the coffee for the lunch,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
Governor VIII Enforce Local option

Governor VIII Enforce Local option
"Officers Of the law in those counties
which have adopted local option will be
expected to keep their baiwicks dry de-
clares Governor Warner, in answer to a
question put to him. He says that he
will not tolerate any laxlty in enforcing
the law, il he receives complaint. Under
the authority vested in him relative to
prosecuting attorneys and sheriffs the
governor can make considerable trouble
for officials who fail to do their duty.
When asked whether he had anticipated
that any requests would come from any
of the dry counties for assistance in en-
forcing the prohibitory law, he replied:
81 have already received one letter rel
atiye to this matter, and can only state at
this time that the people certainly have a
right to expect the officials Of the counties
to see that the liquor law is enforced. In
counties that have established this law
there should be now no issue between
those who voted for and against it. When
the majority Of the people OF any county
have voted to do away with the selling OF
liquor they are entitled to have the sup
port OF the officers OF the law in seeing to
il that their wishes are carried into effect
in every way. This should be the policy
in every county
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23

All persons who desire their cemetery
lots put in first class shape for decoration
day, apply to Sexton W. E. Smith, at the
Cannon place near River Ridge Cemetery.
46-3w
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TAFT'S COAL BIN SECRET.

II took a good deal Of digging back
into ancient history 70 find out what
some Of the things which tickled Mr..
Taft, and the other 1873 Yale men so i'm
mensely. For instance. take the refer
ence TO the old south middle dOrmi-
tory
Now. that hole. it seems. was in
Billy Tafts coal bin. This bin abutted
on another bin. which opened into a
room on the opposite side Of the old
south middle. Taft roomed with George
B. Edwards. who is now a judge in Rus
sellville Ky.
The TEft-EdWaTds room was pOpu-
lar Joint. as the Yale boys speak OF
their rooms. and somatimes-nOt often,
mind-the lights were kept burning .e,er
than they ought 70 have been. For there
was rot much noise. And, then, il was
the business Of the proctor 70 see what
was Going
But the funny thing about IL was that
he could never find anything doing in
| Bin Taft's room. When he got there
only ''Bill" and his roommate were visi-
Bile and they were studying ike sixty.
That hole in the coal bin was discov-
| cred after Taft gTaduated.-BOstOn Her
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