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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-04-16
Why Mr. Bryan Again?

II is amusing to note with what
gusto the newspapers that admire
Col William Jennings Bryan an
nounce in glowing headlines the
fact that another State has de-
clared for the silver-tongued Ne
braskan. What does it mean?
Not the State, but the Demo-
Gratis convention of the State has
declared for Mr. Bryan-a vast
deal of difference, since it is to
be remembered that the last time
he ran for president Mr Bryan
ever failed to carry his own State
Of Nebraska.
1t has been asked what man as
a Democratic presidential candi-
date could command more cleo
toral votes than Mr. Bryan.
Frankly, we do not knowybut We
believe that almost any candi-
date nominated could carry as
as many votes as he. The Democratic
party has been, and is still, hope
lessly disorganized and the op-
posing factions are so far apart
that 10 reconcile them seems i'm
possible. When a candidate not
pleasing to one faction is nomi-
mated, partisons of the other, if
they do not actively oppose him,
sulk in their tents, or give him
the faint praise that damns.
Mr. Bryan has twice been the
standard bearer of the Democrat
ic party to defeat-the second
time more disastrously than the
first. 1t is not conceivable that
under his leadership the party
could win in this years cam
paign.
With so many warring factions
it is doubtful indeed if any can
didate could win, and it is scarce
ly probable that even the most
optimistic nominee would be san.
guine of success. Then why con-
hne the honor of being nomlnat-
ed to one man? At least select
a candidate who has a probabili.
of carrying his own State. Let
the delegates 90 uninstructed and
pick tae most available man
when the convention meets, which,
We believe, will hardly be Mr. Bry.
an.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-04-16

1t begins to look as if the m ost
available Democratic candidate for
president is Gov. John A johnson
Of Minnesota.
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CONTINUED next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
DANGER OF NOVICE
RIDING IN RACERS

Men who have never ridden in a high
powered car when it was going at
racing speed do not realize the way in
which it bounds from inequality 10 IN
equality as it is forced over a rough
road or when il meets a depression
such as d cross gutter. or is taken
around a corner at the extreme limit
OF speed possible without upsetting, says
al English raCe-dTiVCr.
The driver is all right because he
knows what he is going to do and is
a praCtiCed hand at the game. and so
too is the hardened mechanic who
seems 10 have the gift OF sticking TO
the car. even though he may be busiIy
engaged in some operation, such as
attending to the fabrication or pump
ing pressure into the fuel tank
Even he, however, is at times thrown
out, but he Is generally pretty hard
and has that wonderful knack Of fall
ing which has been so Interestingly
dealt with by the gifted MaeterIiuck.
On the other hand. the average in
6ividual who persuades the driver of
a racing car to give him a trial trip is
quite unprepared for what he is about
10 undergo, and unless the driver real
ICES that he Is carrying a novice there
is a very great risk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
REBUKES
RECKLESS DRIVERS

NEW YORK, Jan. AIN his speech at
the banquet held TO celebrate the open
ing OF the Berlin automobile show,
Prince HenIy took occasion to rebuke
reckless drivers, to whom he applied the
term wild and untamed motorists"
He commented favOrably on the de-
velopment Of the industry, and regret
ted that the sympathies Of the masses
had not kept pace with the develop
ment. "As you probably are aware" he
added, this must be partly put down
TO the account Of the so-called wild
drivers-the wild against
whom, perhaps, one cannot be suf-
ficIently warned; but partly. gentlemen,
TO our dear daily papers which. with a
few honorable exceptions, never let slip
an opportunity of serving up for their
readers the most horrible accidents
with the morning coffee"
The prince then proceeded to discuss
the touring contest which bears his
name, and stated that he had proposed
it, first, because the Herkomer tour
would not be run in Germany in 1908;
and, secondly, because he wished TO
give the German industry another op-
portunity to demonstrate the excellence
Of its productions
He also informed his hearers that
they need have no fear concerning the
prospective motor liability act as they
could look forward to 1t with complets
calm and confidence,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
OPEN AIR SPRING
AUTO SHOW PLANS

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-The board Of
directors of the New York Automobile
Trade Association has decided to inves-
tigate the possibilities of holding an
open air spring automobile show and
race meet at the Morris Park Motor
drome.
The suggestion was made that an
open air exhibition OF cars early next
spring, II held in connection with a
race meet, could not fail to bring out a
great number Of prospective buyers OF
cars. When this plan was first
preached a few months ago it created
a great deal or favorable discussion,
and the action OF the trade association
directors has been expected for some
time. Those present agreed that Morris
Park would be an excellent place for
such an affair, as the betting ring under
the grand stand Is large enough to &C
commodate as many automobiles as
Madison Square Garden.
=. V. Stratton, secretary OF the trade
association, was Instructed TO interview
the threescore members Of the associa-
ton so as to geS a consensus regarding
the proposed show and race meet, and
also to interview the officers of the
Morris Park Motordrome Club, which
controls Morris Park
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
French Send Out
An Auto Battery
To Attack M0ors

PARIS, Jan. 4-The French war de-
partment IS sending a new instrument
OF war to Morocco to hasten the con-
quest of the fearless tribesmen.
Captain Gentil, the director Of the MIL
itaTy automobile depot at Vincennes,
has left for Oran with the first battery
of military automobile mitraiIieuses that
have have ever been used on the battle
field, and which are TO be employed in
the present North African campaign.
The aTmOred train has frequently been
used in warfare. but its drawback is
that it can only run on a railway line,
so that its radius Of action is limited
In the automobile mitrailleUses. viii. u
carried a HOtcnkiSs gun, no attempt is
made at araor protection, speed and
ease Of IocOmOtiOn being the great ad-
VdntaEeE.
The cars are Panhards and carry the
oihCer in command, a chauffeur and a
man TO work the gun-three persons IN
all. The guns are placed On pivOts en-
abling them to be turned ia any direc-
ton. and are equally efficS ciOus in front
attack or rear defense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
NEW WAY TO ATTACH
THE SHOCK ABS0RBER

Shock absorbers have proved them
selves Of real value as an almost nee
FSsaTy oquipu ent for cars, the owners
&C which appreciate the ease and COM
fort which come with their use. Here
tofOTe such devices have been affixed
to frame and spring with rigid braces
belted 10 the members where they are
to do their work. A new method Of
fastening these spring check devices is
being used by the Acme Spring Check
Company in equipping cars with the
ShocsoTbcr."
This method uses a short steel rod OH
the frame. the eye in the upper arm OF
the device being slipped on this and
fastened with d simple lock nut. This
form of equipment is made possible by
the fact that the ShocsOrbeT" is a
single-acting device, working only on
the rebound. Hence the free motion on
the steel bar is needed to allow for any
easy action.
In addition to it's simplicity, the new
method of affixing the device does not
mar the frame badly. and wsakeRs #
not at all
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
A. A. A. YEAR BOOK
ISSUED LAST WEEK

The Year Book Of the American ~
tomobile Association, which has 9dst
appeared, is packed from cover 10 cover
with information, which Is OF value TO
every automobile owner and driver, as
we'll as to members Of the , citation.
Its preparation was under the direc-
ton of q special committee. According
70 the preface this years volume marks
a beginning. and next winter the pub
dcauon will be In the hands OF a peraaa-
nent publication board. II would DC
hard to compile a book which is more
complete than the present one.
It's contents include a complete roster
Of the association, and of the officers
and boards OF the organization. A hts
tory Of the y. A. a. from the time OF
its inception is one Of the most inter
esting features. Records Of the year
advances are collected under the re-
ports Of the racing and touring boards
Organization work. such as model con-
stitutiOns and bylaws for new branches
and suggestions for rules for clubs
completes the interesting volume.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
zoos MITCHELLS ARRIVED LAST WEEK,
At Mitchell Garage, IOas Connecticut Avenue.

showing In The Washington Times
Sealed Bonnet Contest. However, the
body is somewhat different, being much
more graceful ana with tae Improved
tenders makes a yery attractive car.
Il IS finished In the Mitchell STANDARD
blue. But few mechanical changes have
been made in this model. being prin-
cipally in springs and method OF Sus-
pending frame thereon. o slight change
in the timing and cam gears and in
creasIng Of bore one-quartsr OF an inch.
This makes the cylinders four by fou-
inches, which adds from three 10 I'VE
horsepower, although the manufact-
urers. being conservative in this matter
sdu style it the twenty horsepower
engine.
Model I, the touring car, IS marvel
Of grace and beauty It has 1l2-inch
wheel base, carries five passengers COM
foTtsbly and has plenty OF room FOR
baggage. This car is a counterpart OF
the Glidden tour Mitchell. which Ia
Taded up and down Broadway with the
best OF them. While It did not nave s.
perfect score in the GIidden tour. Mitch
ell construction showed its worth as
many cars Of higher price did not finish
at all.
In addition to this, raa Mitchell car
carried one more passenger than was
required by the conditions Of the con
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05

dealers. and be glad Of the chance to
do so"
Speaks for Club.
The Automobile Club OF Washing
tom said President Robert 3. CaverIy
yesterday, has always been a con-
sistent agitator for the improvement
Of roads. We were instrumental in
promoting the Baltimore Washington
boulevard, and, while our bylaws for
bid US 20 Officially appropriate any
money for any such object as assist
ing the Maryland Club in its fight be-
fore the Legislature. I can safely say
that the club would lend its support
TO the movement II called upon, and
that the members would individually
contribute to the project.
y have little fault TO find with trs
present speed laws" said Mr.. CaverIy,
but I do think that the condition OF
the roads in this vicinity Is enough 20
keep clubs and legislators busy for
some time to come
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
Car Comes Over Almost
impossible Roads With
Machinery Intact.

guards were torn from the car At
some places the wheels were buried up
10 the axle and the auto could not get
out after IL had once struck a rut for
as much as half a mile at a time
The pan under the car served as a
veritable shovel, and the mud became
so closely packed the floor had 10 be
frequently removed 10 clean out. Dirt
accumulated on the fy-Wheel and
clutch, necessitating frequent stops, but
in spite Of all this none Of the working
parts of the machinery were damaged,
and no tire trouble was experienced.
The run was maue 10 RidgeviIla on the
second day out, and could easily have
been continued TO Washington had
darkness not overtaken the tourists.
An examination OF the car shows the
severe strain which 1t must have been
under, and it is little short OF phe-
nomenal that none Of the machinery
was damaged, The paint is badly
scraped. and the guards, lamps. and
other hanging parts ara badly broken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
Roadster Marks n c w
Departure in Mitchell
Factory.

test for over half the tour. The model
I Is rated at thlrty-ilve horsepower, aaa.
considering the wonderful work IL does
on the hills around Washington, carry
t.ss five passengers, 1t is evident that
this is q conservative rating. Silent
running. ease of operation, comfortable
riding and its splendid appearance place
this car IN a class far above its price.
The Mitchell Garage has been the
mecca FOR the many Mitchell admirers
since these cars were placed on eE-
hibition Thursday morning. The road
ster has probably attracted more at
tention than the others, inasmuc1 that
1t is a new departure not only for tie
Mitchell manufacturers. but for al
others, for there Is absoIUt lily notlssng
on the market at az present time that
can compare with II at anything like
ice Price
Messrs- Flynn and Smoot have been
very busy giving demonstrations ~rd II
the weather continues fair the possibili-
ties for early sales are extremely good,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
Cars Show Improvement
in Many Details Over
1907 Models.

The Flynn Motor Car Co.. Inc, lo9S
Connecticut avenue, now has on ex-
hibition the fun 1905 line of Mitchell
cars, including the touring car. the
Rnree-passenger roadster, and thefamous
81 600 physicians rInabou-
The model G roadster is a new depart
uTe in Mitchell contraction. It is fin
} ished in gray with red runninggeac, has
thirty-twO-lnch wheels and is built on
entirey different lines from anything
heretofore produced by the Mitchell
manufacturers. It has been given some
tests since its arrival and has been
( found speedy and powerful IAis IS
! the car which should appeal 10 al
lovers Of light, powerful ears with u
the advantages Of therunabout and with
out the disadvantages Of the touring
car. and capable of carrying three pas
Z sengers comfortably.
Model II, the physicians runabout, Is
built along the same lines as the l90
model, which made such an enviable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
TABLE OF PENALTIES
FOR ENDURANCE RUN

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-Some one has
compiled a schedule OF penalties for a
tour Of the country, and has even added
to the schedule as adopted IN the Chi
oago Endurance Run
This schedule calls for the loss OF a
poiEt for every chicken killed, for ~
points for every rooster killed (hardly a
fair schedule for male persuasion), and
2 points for every dog. II is also
provided that z point shall be lost
when a duck or a goose is killed, and
4 points for each cat. Snakes and
Turtles are to cost the loss Of no points
at ell, while rats cost points, and
sk1fnks none at all, although really. in
the latter instance, the driver should
be credited with a gain Of at least ~
points or more.
The ve-mentioned schedule has
caused q lot Of smiles. and might be
put I'D to Chairman Hover for accept
snce or rejection, IN the rules Of the
1905 tour Of the American Automobile
Association. a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05

reason for having some permanent and
effective organization Of dealers In this
City. Such an association would be &
powerful factor In protecting the rights
Of autoists, and II shcul5 work hand
in hand with the Automobile Club Of
Washington
1T is a weu-known feet that there
are practically no good roads in the
vicinity OF Washington. The autolst
must travel from twenty-five to fifty
miles before encOunteTing a respect
able highway. The question Of water
breaks, for instance, is one which IS
q constant source Of annoyance 20 mo-
florists. and one which could easily be
remedIed by an intelligent agitation.
There Is no necessity for the 'thank-e-
NUNS when the principles OF road con-
stTuCtion are known, and none OF the
new roads are equipped with this nui-
sgnce. But not so IN the neighbor-
hood OF the Capital. The tourist can
not go out OF the city IN any direction
without encountsring this annoyance IL
addition 10 rough and rocky roads.
7 would lend my support 10 any
movement on the part Of Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
FOUND BOARD ELSEWHERE.

A New Yorker, who is accustomed
each year to pass q few weeks with a
farmer in Dutcaess county, says that
once, in notifying the latter OF this he
wrote as follows:
There are several little matters that
I should like to see changed If my fam
lily and I decide to spend our vacation
at your house. We don't like the girl
Martha. And, IN the second place. we
don't think that It is sanitary to have
the pig-sty so near the house"
In reply the farmer said: Martha
went last week. We amt had no hogs
since you were here last September. -
Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
Resigns From Club
Rather Than Stand
Trial Before Board

BALTIMORE, Jan. Frank Brown,
tr., son of former Governor Frank
Brown. OF Maryland, recently resigned
as a member Of the Automobile Club
OF Maryland rather than stand trial
before the board OF governors on
charges OF violating the speed limit by
racing his car through one OF the prin-
cipal streets OF Baltimore. which re-
suited IN the killing of pedestrian.
Under the bylaws Of the club, no
action resulting in his expulsion could
DO taken because Of his resignation.
The club members passed resolution,
however, censuring young Brown.
The members also decided TO prefer
charges against Howard ". GIL and
another automobiles named Bartlett,
as The result of an accident on October
!. which resulted in injury to young
woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05

tlmore end barely resulted in pulling
the measure through.
ION this I base the conclusion that
the Washington dealers are not a bit
backward in helping out where they
can, and I haven't the least doubt that
they would be on the spot If called ~
to support the bill now before the
Maryland legislature
Legislation Affects Washingronians.
Washington autoists." said Charles
T. Miller, Of the Ford Auto and the
Indian Motor Cycle agencies, ''use
Maryland roads constantly. and that
fact furnishes sufficient excuse FOR
their taking a hand in any measures
which would tend TO their improve
ment. Legislation affecting the restric-
ton OF the speed limit or the repair
Of the highways in the State of May
land anects u.s. directly and should
be closely watched by the business men
Of this city.
Right here is shown another good
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
Run to Hancock Devel-
ops SIeep-WaIking Pro-
penSitieS in AutOiStS.

The ro5ds to Hancock had been al
most impossible, II was getting dark,
and Col. r Z. Johnston and Roy De
Neal. after a series o. narrowing ex-
periments IN the colJneTs Peerless,
sought the shelter Of an Isolated farm
house near Ridseville.
The exhausted motorists were not long
IN falling 10 sleep. The only thing that
was conspicuous was the oppressive
silence. After the chug-chug of the
auto and after the varied sounds OF
Washington at night, the quiet which
pervaded the Ridgeville retreat was
more disturbing than noise.
The peaceful stiffness was rent with
annoying suddenness.
Put on the brakes
Twas Not a Dream.
M De Neal at first thought he was
dreaming The cry was repeated
Then he was wide awake. The stu
alton was complicated by the annoying
movements Of the bed backward and
forward.
The autoist's first thought was 20 save
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05
COL R. E. JOHNSTON AND ROY DE NEAL IN PEERLESS CAR

his partner. After careful search OF the
moving bed he realized that IL was
empty. The motions Of the bedstead
became more pronounced, the call for
brakes continued at regular intervals
Fortunately the hero was able to find
a match.
The light revealed Colonel Johnston
at the foot OF the bed. bravely pushing
It backward and forward across the
room. and excitedIy calling for an
imaginary chauffeur to put on the
brakes
Will It Become Chronic7
Is somnambulism another danger
which VIII confront the already beset
motorist? Is sleep walking to be added
to the category OF the automobile face
and the other chronic complaints Of auto
drivers2
The route OF The Times Sealed Bonnet
Contest was the cause Of Colonel
Johns0n's attack Of the new complaint
last week. He and Roy De Neal set
out for Hancock in a 45-hOrsepower
Peerless by way OF Olney, and covered
practically the same ground as that
traversed by the contestants in the
memorable run. They were out three
DAYS, and 70 remind them Of the eX-
pertenCes OF the competitors IN the test
a heavy rain storm made the roads
almost impossible
The ruts were 50 deep that the mud
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-05

Owing to the dis
banding of a large
Southern automobile
company, I have for
sale twelve twenty
passenger automo-
biles of approved
electric type. They
are made by the
Electric Vehicle Com
pany and cost origi-
nalIy $500 apiece.
Also have complete
charging panel and
tweIve rheostats.
Will sell as an en-
tirety or separately.
Your price will have
careful consideration.
Address me, BOX
262, Times Office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-05-07
EIks Are Off
. !. For Triton.
About Fifty Of Them on
a Special Train.
Gone to Organize a New
Lodge at that Place.

Something like fifty Elks, mem
bers of Fitzgerald Lodge, went to
Triton this afternoon where they
will attend the organization of a
new lodge at that place.
The delegation left here at 80
O'Clock on a special train of three
coaches over the A., B. & A. They
were accompanied by the Empire
State Band, and each Elk wore a
purple ribbon around his hat,
purple necktie, and carried cane
from which purple ribbons foated.
They made a singularly attractive
appearance.
: At Triton the feature of the
afternoon will be street parade,
in which the candidates for initia-
tion will occupy a conspicuous
place. 1t is understood that about
forty candidates are anxious to be
put through the PAGES tonight.
Exalted Ruler J. D. Dorminey,
of Fitzgerald Lodge, will be in
charge of the ceremonies and will
be assisted by a strong, well drilled
initiatory team composed of mem
bcrs from Fitzgerald, Cordele and
Valdosta Lodges.
Fitzgerald Lodge is one OF the
most enthusiastic in the state,
though one Of the youngest.
Among those who went we noticed:
Mayor J. G. Knapp, Alderman
B. G. Mosher, Alderman Geo. q.
Kicker, City Clerk G. M. Wsse,
Col. Clayton Jay, Col. A. J. Nc
Donald, DR.. J. FL. Polhill, DR.. Jno.
Adams, DR.. Tom White, Guy John
son, J. A. Justice, J. M. Haynes,
j I. Campbell V. P. Adams, 81.
FL. James, Clarence Waters, J. D.
Dorminey, r. 1. Mafett, Ike Lee
vim, E. E. Roach, J. E. Turner, V.
L. Brigham, J. L. Story, Wright
Terrence, Drew W. Paulk, }. B.
Russell, L. J. Smith, &. NJ. Smith,
G. G. Smith, F. L. Maddox, 81. I.
Ansley, George Flagg, J. L. Nc
Carly, G. M. Hooker, Fitzgerald;
Walter Rogers, Ocilla, and I. W.
Childs, Abbeville.
The special Elk train will leave
Triton after the ceremonies have
been completed tonight and arrive
about dawn tomorrow morning.