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

The mots of the celebrated wits
Harry Deane Grady, Lysaght, and Kel-
ler-of the Irish bar early ia the last
century, are now in large measure for
gotten. Some few are, however. on
record. Harry Deane Grady, a leader
Of the Munster bar, voted in the Irish
house Of commons to support the union
against the wishes of his constituents.
one Of whom demonstrated Indignantly
with him on his intended course of ac-
ton. What, do you mean to sell your
country" Yes" was the cool replv.
and very happy am to have a coun-
try to sell"
Ned Lysaght. a celebrated wit and
pOetaster Of the period in very embar-
raised circumstances, applied to Mr.. La
TOuche. the well-known banker for a
place in his establishment What sftua-
ton. my dear Lysaght, could possibly
suit yOu?" said his friend, who felt
himself in a difficulty. Not only one.
but two was the reply pray. what
are thcy?' If you viii only. my dear
La Touche, make me cashier for one
day III become runner the next. Lon
don Law Notes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
SIX CYLINDERS
THE LIMIT, SAYS
THIS DESIGNER
Under Present Conditions
Higher Multiple Types
Are ImpractiCable. e.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-The increase to
six cylinders as the popular form OF
engine for the present year has brought
numerous inquiries regarding tie future,
and pessimists claim that there viii be
stin another increase. and that the next
step viii lead to an eiEht-cylinder car.
in this connection David Ferguson,
the designer OF the Pierce siX-cylnder
car. recently said "EiEnt-cyllnder cars
have been made and are stu being
made. and have their good qualities, the
cniefest one of which IS, that they do
nOt occupy much space lOnSitudinally,
but the great objection to them is their
increased weight. cost. and lack of bal
anCe because their crank shaft con
Struction still follows out the old multi
PIE square OF two, four, eight, sixteen,
and thirty-two.
II should regard continued MI. Fer
gusOn, the gas turbine as the final and
last word in gas ei CINE practice, be-
cause all the cycle phSSeS ara reached N
that practice. IN the present state of
the art the SiX-CylindeT motor is better
than any other multiple type, excepting
some other multiple having six as It's
factor. such as twelve. eighteen. twenty
four. thirty. and finally thirty-Six. the
full degrees Of the circle. Anything
a bOVe six cylinders is too long for an
automobile classis; SO for that reason
the six would seem to be the available
limit of cylinder as the GERS are noa-
constructed -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
THE "OPSONIC INDEX I"

Sir A. z. Wright is the inventor OF
the word OpsOniHs. II comes from p
classic verb for catering or preparing
food. The idea is that ops0nic sub
stances cook the microbes OF disease. or
a any rate reduce them to a condition
when they fall a ready prey 10 the
white Corpuscles of the blood. Prof
Wright and Dr. Douglas first separated
the blood COrpuscles from the blood
fluid or serum, and placed the white
corpUscles in a fluid BY themselves.
After that a colony OF disease-pro-
dUcing microbes was cultivated. This
colony wa let loose on the white cor
puscles in their neutral fluid. The cor
pTsCles remained inactive. It was as
If TWO contending armies had been
brought face to face awaiting attack,
but restrained by their commanders.
As soon as the blood fluid or serum
was poured on them the corpuscles be-
gan their normal work OF microbe de-
vOuTing- Clearly the blood fuid sup
piled a condition needed for the activity
of the corpusCles. Clearly also il pos
sesses something either stimulating to
the white corpuscIes or damaging TO
the microbes. This something Prof
Wright called opsonins. The opsonins
are carried by the blood streams
everywhere; OF, perhaps, as Professor
Metchnikof AYERS, they are in the cor
puscles and produced on stimulus of
the serum The measure of a mans
germ-lilling power in so far as opsonins
are concerned is called his opsonic in
deX- The way to keep well is to In
crease your opsonic index.-Exchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Road Race Entrants
May Have to Depend
On Foreign Drivers
Closing Dates for Briarcliff
Trophy Event Extended
to February /.

NEW YORK, JAN. 1S.-FormaI an
nouncement has been made that the
closing date for entries for the Rriar-
cliff trophy stock car road race in West
chester county on April "A had been. ex-
tended to February ].
Robert Lee MOrrell, chairman Of the
Automobile Manufacturers committee
sent out the announcement. which reads
as follows; Believing that it will be for
the best interest of all the contestants
and the success of the race, and under
the authority and discretion conferred
upon me by the executive board and
rules committee at the meeting held
January 10, 1908, 1 have extended the
time Tor receipt Of entries for the race
Tor the Briarcliff trophy to midnight OF
the first day Of February, 1865
Thirteen entries had been made and
checks received for them at o'cIocIr
idsL night as foll!Ows; One Hol-Tan. one
Renault, one Simplex one Fiat QUO
Panhard, two Loziers and three 90 ~ -
me Slearns and IsOtta- Fraschini - SUI :
anceS mad reached Chairman A.C.rrelI
mat entries Of two Studebakers. = Car
Iord, an Allen-kingStOn. q Premier. an
4IaIa, Dragon a Rainier and a Pope-
Hartford would be mailed TO his office
last night.
IN many cases no drivers have been
named by the entrants of the cars. bUt
II is expected the entrants will he ~
lowed reasonable time before naming
the drivers Of their cars. The question
OF securing capable and experienced
drivers IS one that has had great deal
TO DO With the slowness with which
American manufacturers have entered
their cars and il Is quite likely thar
several of the American cars will he
driven by French or English drivers
VINO have had experience with racing
cars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
WHITMAN FAVORS
SOUTHERN ROUTE
FOR ALASKA RUN
Autoist Says 1t Would Be
Impossible to Cross
Sierra NeVadaS at
This Season.

NEW YORK, Jan Isl. T. Whitman,
the transconunental automobiles. who
q year ago set a record OF fifteen days
and two hours from San Francisco 10
New York in a forty-UwO horse power
siN-Cylindcr Franklin, recommends =
southern route tor the contestants in
the big race from New York to Paris.
which will start from Times Square,
New York. on February 10
He believes IL would be impossible to
cross the Sierra Nevadas over that route
at Jnis season OF the year.
He advises the contestants to cover
practically the same track which ne
followed. with the exception of some
minor points in the East. as far as
Reno, New. but there to make d detour
south and cross the Sierras far south
OF the record route, coming into Cali
fornia along the line of the Santa Fe
and striking up Crom Los Angeles along
the coast route TO San Francisco. He
says that the SHOWS IN the Sierras were
so heavy and persistent during the win
ter season that they would delay the
contestants in getting through far more
than if they took the more southcrly
course, even though il involved cover
ing . much greater distance.
He has no dOubs of the possibility Of
getting through them if essential. but
believes time would be saved by avoid
ing them, not 10 speak Of the saving
OF strength 10 the drivers. who would
need to husband their powers for the
severe strain of the Alaskan Journey.
Besides chis factor, Whitman declares
that the ascents along the southern
route are much less formidable. and
could be covered more readily and with
greater dispatch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
FLAG REGULATIONS.

There are certain regulations which
-He army has adopted concerning the
manner of raising or displaying the flag
that are of interest 10 the civilian wish
ing To display hisS flag in the proper
manner. For instance, il is prescribed
that the flag shall always be hoisted or
lowered from the leeward side of the
STAFF, andSthe halyaTds shall always be
held by two men,
Another regulation is that on all oc-
casiOns when the flag is displayed a.
half-masT it shall be lowered to the posi-
tion from the top of the staff. II is
loisted TO the top OF the staff before
f. Is finally lowered
The army custom concerning the dis
play of the flag on Memorial Day differs
from that ordinarily followed. The Stars
and Stripes are raised 10 half-mast at
sunrise and remain there TIL midday.
At noon a national salute Of tWenty-One
guns Is fired, and the post or regimental
Bands plays a dirge as a memorial
tribute. The flag is then hoisted 10 the
top Of the staff, where il flies until the
retreat is sounded at sunset.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
AUTO FOR FIRE
FIGHTER GROWS
In POPULARITY
Many Cities in West Now
Have Motor Fire
Engines.

The use of automobiles for freight.
ing service is becoming more popular.
year by year, throughout the country.
Springfield. Mass, has been trying the
experiment Of using motor cars equipped
with chemical apparatus with great sue
cess for the past two years. The town
Of Williamansett. not far from Spring
field, has just given an order for a 90
horsepower Knox air-cooIed truck which
will be equipped with two twenty-five
gallon chemical engines, 600 feet Of
chemical hose. 1000 feet Of standard
hose, fiTemens axes, hand extinguish-
ers, and other materials. The truck
viii be delivered IN about three months
and special squad Of men viii be in
structed 10 manage the new auto truck.
California Pushing Ahead.
Seven cities of southern California
are ready 20 begin negotiations for the
purchase OF automobile fire engines. now
that the two Rambler cars. specially
built and equipped with fre-fightiug ap-
paratus by Thomas B. Jaffrey q co.
for the city Of Long Beach. Cal. have
proved efficient Long Beach was the
first city on the coast TO order motor
fire engines.
The cars were designed by the Ram
bier factory ia Kenosha, Wis. They
have z0-horsepower motors, a speed OF
thirty miles an hour is possible and
they carry 500 feet Of two-inch jacketed
hose. a NATURALIZATION copper chem
ical tank, and go feet of two-inch
chemical hose Space is provided for
buckets. hooks. several short ladders,
and axes, and four men.
Test Run With Rambler.
In competitive test between q
Rambler and the horse-dravn appar-
atus before the order was placed. a
short run OF 1850 feet was arranged
The auto was 10 start with a dead en-
CINE.
The Rambler won. making the distance
in two minutes. The city officials then
decided to replace all horse-drawn We
hiclCs with automobiles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
HogU Many Times
Mast Owner Pay
For Foreign Gar l.?

The United States Supreme Court has
been asked by the Attorney General
to decide whether the owner of an au-
mobile Of foreign manufacture can be
required 10 pay duty on the machine Il
second tine when It has been kept
road for a year and extensively re-
paired.
The United States circuit court of
appeals for the second circuit held that
duty could be collected only on the
new part of the machine. but the Cow
crnment contends that it should be paid
on the entire article.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
RELIABILITY RUNS
THE SUREST TESTS
Bring Out Defects in Cars
as No Other Method
Can.

Promoters OF reliability contests find
that the makers who support such at
fairs are not satisfied with simply max
Ing perfect scores for the purpose Of
advertising their wares-reIiabuity con-
tests are not for any such purpose. ex-
Cept i'm an Incidental way, says Motor
Age
II has been shown that the makers
desire these contests sufficiently severe
10 bring out defects in their goods and
70 serve as lessons from which knowl-
eGEe may be gained. with the goal the
point of perfection.
The first really strenuous contest was
held in Chicago Immediately prior to
the opening of the Chicago show. II
caused much criticism and some feel
ing. But since the result Of that event
was heralded throughout the motor
world It has become the standard for
such contests and other promoters
and other contestants, Joo-have come
20 the conclusion that u is necessary
to have a thorough test If any test.
Chicago the Pioneer.
AS a result the last event that at
Philadelphia last week. was framed
Tar as pertained to completeness Ordi-
nary contests viii not N the future
satisfy either the public or the maker
The motor car purchaser OF today is
not the nUmbskuu some people would
have him appear He is a discrimi-
mating purchaser and wants TO know
more than ever the insides Of the car he
IS to own. The exacting rules laid down
by the foreigners FOR the many contests
that have been held abroad have been
largely responsible for bringing the
French and English cars to their pres
ent state OF perfection This country In
the past has been lacking in this re-
spect. Notwithstanding the criticism Of
seekers Of advertising mat the pro-
motors are attending to kill the goose
that laid the golden esq.
Severe Contests in Demand.
Furthermore, the makers have been
the first to appreciate all this and to
thoroughly indOrse the severe contest
rather than the one in which half a
scores. II has heretofore been pointed
out the fact that the severe road test
ard critical technical examination ar-
tcrWaTd were necessary in order that
The really good car CoulG show its su-
periOTity TO its poorer competitor and
that it showed to the careless assem-
bier the folly of putting on the market
something which an eXacting public
does not want and viii not have, no
matter what the price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Extends Thanks
For Times Cups

January L. 1898.
The Washington Times. Washington.
D. G..
Conference.-The two silver cups
won by the two Mitchell cars en-
tered in The Washington Times
Sealed Bonnet Contest on December
10, were received by us today. We
wish to extend our thanks TO The
Times not only for the cups, but for
the successful manner in which you
and the Automobile Club of Wash
ington promoted the first Sealed
Bonnet Contest to be held in Ibis
vicinity. Yours very truly,
FLYNN MOTOR CAR Co. INC.
JAMES J. FLYNN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Who Is E.. r. Thomas?
Puzzles the Un1nIhated
Famous Exponent of Racing as Final Test for
Autos Not the Widely Known THURMAN and
Banker of Same Name

A name that has been very prominent
the last few years in racing, SVaIs
Street and automobiles is that Of L. r
Thomas
Much confusion and annoyance have
resulted. for they are two different in
dividuals. one being +. r. Thomas. the
Buffalo automobile manufacturer, and
the other r.. r Thomas. the New York
banker and hOrsemau. A recent effort
has been made in the press 10 call one
Edwin Ross Thomas and the other Ed
ward Russell Thomas.
The two men could not be more dis
similar in tastes, habits, age, size, and
vocation
Business Man of Old School.
Edwin Ross Thomas, the automobile
manufacturer. is q graduate of DufCs
College about the year 1855. He IS a
short. thick-sct family man Of mature
age and very domestic habits, and
though noted for progressiveuess in the
manufacture OF automobiles, is more OF
business man of the old school. He
never owned a race horse. nor is he re-
garded as a sportsman. for the reason
does not frequent sporting events.
Mr. Thomas. however. has been an
ardent enthusiast in automobile racing,
from the standpoint of a manufacturer,
believing that automobile racing is not
mere sport. but that the conclusions
and strains of terrific speed are the
scverest tests TO which an automobile
can be subjected, and hence IS prac-
tically the only method by which the
factors of safety and nigh efficiency
may be reliably determined.
A Yale Graduate.
Edwin Russell Thomas, the banker
and horseman, graduated with nigh
honor in Yale about 1898. He is about
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
COLD WEATHER PROPHET.

One OF the Tarest birds to New Eng
land is here, prophesying d cold hard
winter. 1t is the red poll Only in the
most severe weather does the red-headed
bird venture from the frozen lands OF
the north. and when ne does il always
means a cold severe winteT.-BostOn
Record.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
NOTICE IN ADVANCE.

Caddie Ito Fozzle, who has slow y
hacked his way to the first hOle)-WuII
ye be gOin the whole round?
Fczzle-Yes; of course. Why2
only they'll be wantin' the links to-
morrow; its medal day. The Taller.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

The farmers are becoming automo-
bilists the country over and the fight
for good roads which started away back
before cycling and was pushed without
any really great results, Is now going
ahead with a zest which was never
known before.
All over the country they have been
purchasing automobiles freely during
late years and are really interested In
every machine that passes their doors
This was demonstrated during the PATH
finding trip in the Pierce Great Arrow
while laying out the route OF the A.
A. n tour OF 1907, for on that trip fire.
quent stops were made to take views
and farmers were found in plenty who
knew the Great Arrow at first sight
and many eNpauated upon its merits.
The remarks Of men far from towns
were wise I'm every way and quite few
displayed familiarity with every car Of
Importance including the Pierce. on
many occasions when tough roads were
encountered the farmers docrled their
own highways and promised better roads
another year, showing familiarity i'm
every way with the plans Of the state
20 improve the highways Of their sec
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
.TWO-DAY CARNIVAL
HELD AT SAVANNAH
A. A. 4. Grants Sanction
for Another Big Southern
Racing Event.

The announcement has been formally
made by the Savannah Automobile Club
that the two days racing carnival in
the suburbs of the city OF Savannah
viii be held during the week Of March
i.
The races viii consist OF, first, an
event of approximately so miles over
an eishtccn-milc course and, it is un-
derst0od. Of two short distance races.
The Savannah Automobile Club has
Eecn active in preparing FOR this big
event ably seconded by an executive
committee consisting OF the mayor, sew
eral road officials Of Chatham county,
i'm which Savannah is located, the mem
bers of the board OF trade and Of the
cotton exchange. and q number of other
prominent citizens For the greater
event there viii be a challenge trophy
given by the city, valued at about $1,000
For the shorter distance races there
will he lesser trophies
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Continues Advertising
Despite Recent Panic
Manufacturer Claims Tha;
Publicity Money Does
Not Increase EX-
penSeS.

Possibly no other industry has been
so seriously interfered with by the re-
cent financial brain storm" as the au-
tomobile industry. although the limit
less resources Of the country furnish
material for optimism among the Older
and saner men in the business. and
they look forward to a resumption OF
good times Tor. them before the snow
leaves the ground
One of the first moves that % per
cent OF the manufacturers made was
70 discontinue, as far as possible. their
advertising. and this move was respou-
sihle for "A letter being sent TO Ram
bier dealers by the Thomas g. Jenery
Company. Of Kenosha. announcing that
they would continue their advertising.
having entire confidence ID the pros
perity OF the coming seas On.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

: six feet, four inches tall, very slender,
and about thirty-two years old Mr..
| Thomas is a son of Gen. Sam Thomas.
| deceased, formerly Of Ohio, but later
! of New York, who was a lawyer by
/ profession, but made an immense for
tune in the merging Of railroads, he be-
/ ing among the first il not the origtna-
| tor. of this character OF promotion.
Edwin Russell Thomas inherited an
l immense fortune from mis- father. He
/ first came into public prominence soon
! after his college days as the owner OF the
famous race horses. Hermis. StalwaTt.
and others; as the owner Of the Morn
| ing Telegraph, and as the president OF
the Evansville and Terre Haute Rail-
way lie has also been an ardent auto
mobilist, having driven I'm some very
fast automobile races, and owning a
large stable of automobiles. which,
more than anything else. has probably
confused him with +. p. Thomas, The
automobile manufacturer.
Prominent Socially.
He has been very popular in New
York finance, and is also very prom
inenu socially in New York and New
port He is said to nave been the lead
ing spirit in the Western Ice Company.
the Kingston Locomotive Company, and
has very lately embarked in the manu-
facture Of the Allen Kingston automo-
bile at the Kingston works.
He has been mentioned in connection
with the Heinze-Morse financial dis
asters. but a large coterIe of friends
who know Ned Thomas believe that
he is more sinned against than SHINING
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
NEWS AND COMMENT IN OUT-OF-TOWN AUTO CIRCLES
TECHNICAL POINTS
AND PERSONALS Of
GENERAL INTEREST

Automobiles who have Travelled any
distance with a leaky radiator which had
10 be filled by the ordinary type of col
!aDsiDle canvas pail have generally ar
rived home with stronger feelings
against the latter article than against
their cooling apparatus.
Though IT is easy to bring the water
to the radiator IL Is not such an easy
matter to put the liquid where it is
wanted. An improved type which has
recently been put on the marke- over
comes these difficulties by making the
pail funnel shaped and fitting the base
OF It with a metal tube ordinarily
closed by simple valve. The pail is
made Of rubber cloth. bound by a circle
al the top, 10 which is attached a han
die, the valve being operated by means
OF a chain fastened to the handle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Sales Of the Week

AUTOMOBILES.
H Crosson. Thomas Toman.
IIagncr. Thomas Toman-
Dr. NJ F. Thompson Charles F. Miller Bro
MOTORCYCLES.
Awards Charles f. Miller
A Marbury Charles r Miller
Reading Govannetti T y N1udd,
Reading Standard. Mackenzie. Nudd, r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

Curtis Guild. jr., governor Of Massa-
chusetts. appears to be Of the opinion
that Automobiles in the Bay State
should be made to pay more taxes than
they do under the existing motor We
hlcIe legislation.
In his inaugural address To the State
legislators recently he expressed him
self as favoring a higher tax for heavy
touring cars than that assessed against
Hight runabouts. He asserts that the
big cars damage the roads as a reason
for thinking their owners should pay
higher taxes than owners or runabOuts.
Local automobile shows are now in
order in all the big cities Of the coun-
Try.
The last OF the big local shows TO
take place Will be that OF the Boston
dealers at Mechanics Hall. Boston.
March T. The Boston show is really
big enough TO be called a New Eng
land show. and on account Of its being
late and at about the time when other
shows should have been held. it VILE
really rank this year as the real ma
tional show OF 1908, since no other show
is 10 be held this year, the national
organization having placed its shows
over until 1900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
A Popular FalIacy.

To take the stand that we do no
advertising and are therefore enabled
TO put greater value ia our car is poor
logic" says Frederick B. Hart direc-
tor Of publicity for the Rambler Com
pany. and If the Hon-advertised car
is no better than its selling argument
its future is already written on the
wall
Money spent in legitimate and we'll
placed adveT Using does not increase the
total cost OF the product. It reduces
the selling expense in other directions
50 materially that the total selling Cx-
pense Of the car OF a weU-advcrtisrd
make is far below that OF one marketed
without the aid OF such publicity. This
expense is as much a part of the cost
OF production as is that of material
and labor.