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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21
RENTON IS EXULTANT
OVER MATHESON CAR
Says He Has Wonder and Expects a
Consignment in About a Week
of Four and Six=CyI=
inders
- REl

2. A. Renton, whose return from the
east the past week was anticipated in
these columns a week ago, is enthu-
SlaStc over his capture of the local
agency for the Matheson car. which
he claims is the best car on the Amer
lean market today.
L positively believe that it is" said
Mr.. RentOn yesterday when he was
laughingly asked if he wouldn't let
Just one or two cars have a little
look-in.' Look at those specifica-
tions, look at the price and then at
what you get for your money and
compare them then with the specifica-
lions Of those other cars which are
selling for $4,000, $4,000 and even $1,000
l tell you that the car justifies every
claim l make for it,
Tney gave me a speed demonstra-
uon Of the car while [ was in Chi
cagO, and [ tell you that she's a Won
der for getting over the ground. Look
at what she did in the Wilkesbarre-
to-Ph1ladelphia race, when three Ma
thesons finished first, ahead of prac-
tlcally every car that is represented in
CaIlfornla. This race was over gIar-
ing Ice for a great part of the distance
and when three MathesOns made the
distance under these conditions and
finished first second and third. Won
can't tell me that she isn't worth the
money"
Mr.. RentOn considers himself for
tunate in having secured the car, there
having been four or five other Los An.
geles agents making strenuous efforts
TO capture it at the time the contract
was being signed. Two of these agents
were in Chicago at the time and were
disappointed SOrely, Mr. RentOn saws
because of their loss of the agency.
consignment of the new Mathe-
sons will begin arriving in about a
week and inside of two weeks Mr.
Renton will probably have both the
four and the six-cylinder types ready
for delivery.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21
NEW TIRES ROUGH
ON THE CHAUFFEURS
If Owners Demand Special Lettering,
Then the Drivers Are Up
Against 1t on Pleas
ure Rides

Those who happened to be clase
enough to hear the following dialogue
at the Chicago automobile show were
highly amused at the fussy old lady
who took the chief part:
do you make tires like this with
ones own name pressed in the rub
ber?" she asked. She had been exam
lining the new non-skid Firestone tire
with the raised lettering around the
tread and a trail that had been made
by it in plaster for exhibition pur-
poses.
mo; we only make them with these
words. "FirestOne Non-Skid," an
sWered the salesman questioned. 1--WE
could make it the way you suggest, of
course, but it would be very expen-
sive"
Couldn't you make some for my
car that would leave a different trail
from any other car? l suppose every
one is getting these?"
mot without specially made molds,
madam. Yes, this kind of tire is prob
ably selling faster than any other in
the market this weather"
well, that's too bad. I thought if 1
could get them different it would
make my chauffeur more careful about
driving without permission. I'm a lit
tie suspicious of him. She put a GER
tain emphasis on the "chauffeurp
The salesman started to explain that
lettering was simply an efficient means
of preventing skidding and not intend
ed to trac kcars by, but the lady
seemed not interested in this feature
and passed on.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21
EE:ll7

in which thirty-five cars have been en-
tered, the detailed entries having been
published in these columns in last
Thursdays issue.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21
FOOL LEGISLATION
is BECOMING A FAD

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-"From nearly
every state in the Union the secretaries
of the automobile clubs report unusual
activity in the line of motor legislation
While there are not so many 'fOoP
bills up for consideration, the legisla-
tive committees find their hands full in
handling the situation and keeping a
few belligerent gentlemen who still
hate automobiles from presenting
senseless bills to the various legislative
bodies"
President Oliver A. Quayle of the
New York State Automobile association
has sent out notices to all the state
clubs connected with the association
requesting them to appoint their legis
lative delegates and to have them meet
him in Albany III a few days to take
up the legislation which is now before
the New York legislature.
Robert P. Hooper, president Of the
Pennsylvania Motor Federation and d
member of the executive committee of
the A. A. A., reports that the fedora
ton is busy in the keystone state with
a new automobile bill and three good
roads bills, one of which provides for
bond issue of $5O,OOO,OOO.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21

in which thirty-fiVe cars have been en-
tered, the detailed entries having been
published in these columns in last
Thursdays issue.
Geyer's Work Well Done
Lee Geyer, the we'll known AItadena
young man who has charge of the
work of constructing the bridge across
the tracks, about midway of the course.
has all of his work well done and ready
for instant installation the moment the
hour arrives The railroad will remain
practically closed for an hour and for
ty-five minutes in order to allow this
bridge to remain in place, the purpose
of the bridge being to preserve the
natural grade of the roadway across
the tracks and not compel the cars to
jump and skid by following the pres
ent fiat contour of the road at that
point. Mr.. Geyer'S work is a labor of
love, his time and energy in attending
to this very important matter being
donated to the race management mere
ly because of his love Of the sport
Contenders Tuning Up
All week long many of the contenders
of tomorrow have been at the course,
tuning their cars out to the last
analysis of perfect performance, and
it is limited by number of the drivers
that record times have already been
made in these tryouts over. the times
made in previous years on this course.
1t is the confident expectation of
many persons who have given greatest
thought to the race that more than one
record will fall before the last race has
been run.
The races will start promptly at 2
o'clock and the cars of each race will
be sent off one minute apart. The orig
inal plan was to have five minutes be-
tween each event, but if it is possible
to crowd the events closer together
without endangering the lives of any
one it will probably be done in order to
obviate the closing of the railway
tracks any longer than is absolutely
necessary.
No automobiles will be allowed to
enter roads which gross the course, but
may proceed along parallel roads, and
on returning to the city all cars will
be asked to proceed along such par
allel roads rather than to cross the
course.
With fair weather a crowd of record
breaking proportions is expected to
witness the local classic.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21
Beware of putting r,

Beware of putting resin and other
concoctions on the leather of cone
clutch; the cure by such agents as
resin is only temporary and very det-
rimental to the leather. and resin, it
should be noted, has the unfortunate
property of becoming heated by the
friction and consequently sticking up
the clutch, so that sometimes it cannot
be withdrawn when required.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21
RefiiIing Lubricator Tank

When reflling the tank Of a me-
chanically actuated lubricator the en-
gine should be stopped. Otherwise
there is danger of the formation of
air locks, with consequent Interrupt
tion of the feed, if not its complete
ceSSa tiOn
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21

For the fabrication of plate clutches
two tablespoonfuls of soft soap dis
solved thoroughly in half a pint of
boiling water is better than any oil and
prevents glazing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
INDIANA HARROR.

Attorney J. w. Brissey returned yes
terday from Muncie where he spent
Sunday and Monday. Late yesterday
he left for Michigan City on business.
Nathan Levy. proprietor of the Col
den Gate Wine house had E. Snyder, a
Chicago window decorator out yester-
day to fix up his display windows Mr..
Snyder did a good Job.
Mr. George c. earns left yesterday
for Mt Clemens, Mich, to take a three
weeks course of baths there for rheu-
matism.
Mr. E S. Kisselourg of Chicago, rep
resenting the Travellers Insurance COM
pany. was in town yesterday on bust
ness.
Mrs. Chris Brookman of Elm street
received word a few days ago Of the
edath of her father in London, Eng,
last Friday
The ladies OF the Methodist church
will hold a rummage sale at 3b20 Penn
sylvania avenue tomorrow and Friday
1t is expected that anything from a
hair pin to a bed room set can be pur-
chased there.
The Royal Neighbors of America
Mayfiower camp, No. 800, will meet to-
morrow afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock al
CIine,s hall All neighbors are request
ed to be present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
DISCUSSES CHALLENGE
Upton Talks of Plans for
Americas Cup Race.

New York. oct. 27.-sir Thomas Lip
ton today talked over his plans for an
other challenge for the Americas cup
with several members of the New York
Yacht club. Whether or not they ad-
vised him to go ahead and send in a
challenge with a stipulation that the
general American rules Of measurement
for boats apply could not be learned
Sir Thomas means to bring the sub
5ect OF a challenge before the leading
members of the club, and upon their
opinion his action will depend. He has
not visited the clubhouse in West For
~ fourth street
Tho irish baronet went to Oakdale,
l. L, IN a touring car this morning to
call on ex-Commodore Frederick G.
Bourne at the latters country place
there. He returned after luncheon and
In the afternoon received visitors in
his partments at the Waldorf-Astoria.
Yachtsmen today would advance no
reason why a challenge under the
American rules should be refused.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
SPORTING NOTES
JEFFR|ES UNDERCOES OPERATION
To GET FIT FOR HIS FIGHT

New York Oct. 27.-"This is the first
good breath of air I have had in six
years. Big Jim Jeffries walked out OF
the Flat Iron building into Broadway
yesterday afternoon, threw out his
chest and drank in all the autumn
ozone his mighty lungs could hold.
Jeffries had just come from the doc
tor, who had burned out the right nos
tril of his nose. Bob Fitzsimmons
pounded me so hard on the bridge of
my nose in our first fight at Coney Is
land" went on Jim, that I have never
been able to breathe properly since.
never knew what the matter was
until today. 1 thought all along that
the bridge OF the nose had been frac-
tured and the bone had grown of in a
tangent in some way. The doctor took
peek today and much to my surprise
told me that 1t was a feshy growth in
both Of my nostrils that was keeping
the good air out of my lungs"
And then Sam Berger dipped in an
oar The doctor insisted on Jefrs TAX
ing opiates, but the big fellow grunted
and said he thought perhaps he might
be able to stand a little thing like
scratching his nose The doctor told
him that it wasn't merely a matter of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
CLARK STATION.

Representative Of Mcneil, Higgins &
Mcneil was here looking after the in
terests of his firm.
Mr. Mowry candidate for council
man OF this ward. sent automobiles here
to take the voters to the voting polls Of
Gary.
Miss Clara Brown of Indiana Harbor
spent last evening with relatives here.
Otto Frick of Chicago spent the day
with relatives here.
Miss Mile Behn OF Clark attended
the birthday party of Mrs. r. Near. On
her return trip she was accompanied
by Mrs Near and Miss B. Near.
Christ Christianson and w. Wright
of Chicago spent Sunday fishing here.
Charles Harvig. who spent a month
at the resorts at Mount Clemens, Mich,
returned here to spend a few days. Mr..
Harvig was recently injured and will
again start to work this week at Chi
cago.
Fred Holineld of Gary spent last
evening with Clark friends.
Miss Emily Behn attended the first
ball and reception given by the Maroon
baseball club of the East Side at
Medoskis hall.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
CHANGE PLANS DEALS
TO BOLSTER UP CUBS
Manager Goes West to Keep
in Shape by Working in
Orange Grove.

Manager Frank Chance OF the CUBS
on the eve of his departure for the Pa
cifc coast said that he had certain
trades in mind for bolstering up the
ex-champs next year. He announced
however. that he was not at liberty to
divulge them as yet.
IT'S too early to say anything defin-
tta about changes now" he said I'VE
have only begun to forget about the
1909 race. We will have good, strong
team next year, though-of that you
may be assured"
Husk" and Pitcher Orvie overall. ac-
companied by their wives. leave tonight
over the Northwestern for California.
Chance will stop off at Los Angeles,
while the Overalls Will go to Visalia,
where they will spend the winter
Chance has an orange grove near Los
Angeles. where hit Will pass most OF his
time.
u expect to keep in half way condi-
ton all winter, said the boss Cub. i
own twenty-one acres near Arcadia,
where Lucky Baldwin had his famous
ranch As 1 have on an average OF lou
trees to the acre I will have plenty OF
work to do It's the farmers life Tor
me this winter, ana ooh tul"A Tia
the open air labor will do me any
harm"
On gazing over the official reserve
list of the national association, Presi-
dent Murphy of the Cubs noticed that
six of his recruits were placed on It.
The players in question are outfelder
Roy Miller, San Francisco; Pitcher Joe
Cook. Adrian Mich; Inhelder j. c.
Smith. Anderson, S. c.; Catcher Hart,
Monmouth; Pitcher Weaver, Nashville
and Pitcher Wolf, Macomb.
TT is probably a mistake on the part
Of the association" said Murphy last
night. There is no apparent reason
whv the names are on the list for they
belong to the Chicago Cubs by draft.
Three of the Cub stars will remain
in Chicago all winter. Brown Tinker
and Reulbach having already estao-
lished their homes here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
LANSING.

Mrs Tanis was visitor in Washing<
ton Heights on Monday.
w. c. vandenberg was a business
visitor in Chicago Monday.
Mrs. J. Enigenberg was a visitor In
Chicago Monday.
Mrs. J. Enigenberg. Jr., of South Hob
land is spending a few days with heS
mother. Mrs. Blom.
William winterhon was a Chicago
visitor this week
A Ward was in Chicago this weels.
Miss Emma Sons was Hammond
visitor last evening.
Miss Theresa Oelke spent Sunday
with friends in Riverdale.
Miss Anna Reynolds OF haywood
spent Sunday with friends here.
George vansteenberg of Gary. Ind
was In town Saturday.
The Girls club Is planning a Hail.
lowe'en party for Wednesday night Il
will be held at the home OF Miss Vans
steenberg.
There viii be a Halloween dance in
Bnsack's and voeste's halls on Saturday.
night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
TOLLESTON,

Mrs w E. Phillips was a Chicago
shopper YESTERDAY.
C. F. Norager of Chicago transacted
business in Tolleston yesterday.
Mrs H w. Uecker spent yesterday
in Chicago with Mrs. w. 3. Goodrich,
who is sick IN the Michael Reese hos
pital, Chicago
Warren Avery has accepted position
with the Gary Interurban company as
timekeeper.
There will be a big box social, given
at the public school house, Thursday
evening, Oct s. for the benefit of the
schools. Everybody is cordially invited
to attend In addition to the selling Of
the boxes. there will be a splendid
program given by the faculty and pu-
pills.
Mrs. E Culver returned from Chicago
yesterday after spending six weeks in
the hospital. She says that she is
greatly improved in health and soon
hopes to be perfectly well.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27

cutting, but that the obstruction would
have to be removed by a burning pro-
cess. The medico explained to Jefr that
he would have to insert a wire at
tached to a battery and SINCE the
growth away with electricity.
"'You can't stand the pain, Mr.. JEFF
fries, and you better take a sleep po-
tion,' said the doctor. Jen scowled at
him, rubbed his oauliflower ear and
offered: Never mind the pain but just
burn it out Doc. won't squeal a bit
ut took the doctor and me a half
hour Of earnest conversation to get
Jeff TO rub q little cocaine on the in
side of his nose. That's as close to a
knockout as he ever came. and he told
the doctor so. He sat back in the chair
while that medical chap fairly fried
the inside of his nose and JEFF didn't as
much as clasp his hands. I never saw
such grit. 1t looked like the Last Days
Of Pompeii. for his old nose was smok-
ing like those good old fire hills.
He went right on with his gymna-
stun work in the afternoon and suf-
fered no inconvenience by the burning.
which is a great improvement over the
cutting He will have the left side
burned out today"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
DYER,

Miss Emma Keilman of Chicago was
the guest Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
H l. Keilman, over Sunday.
Messrs. Peter Klein and Frank F.
Scheidt were called to the bedside of
Mat Klein of Hammond Saturday even
ing. Mr.. Klein is reported very low
with typhoid fever and very little hopes
for his recovery are entertained.
Charles Scheidt OF Chicago spent SUM-
day out here, the guest OF relatives.
Messrs. Charles and Joseph NJ. Ger
ZACH of St. John were Dyer visitors
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Helen Austgen of Hammond Wis
tied with relatives out here Sunday.
Frank Loehmer transacted business
at Schererville Saturday evening.
Several sisters from st. Anthony's
hospital, Chicago, are visiting with the
sisters here at present
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27

four or Eve days to again resume his
duties on rural route No. 2.
OF late night marauders have been
invading our peaceful little city. Among
the houses they have entered or tried
to enter are J. c. Rumsey's and Prof.
william Morey's. In the first named
they effected a successful entrance
through the basement and rumaged ev-
cry nook and corner, presumably in
search of money, but failed to find
any, and at Mr. Morey's home they
were frightened away by Mr.. Morey,
who heard them at a rear door. 1t is
thought home talent is responsible for
the attempts to rob the homes men
toned. and II captured they Will be
summarily dealt with.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
ST. JOHN.

Friends of Louis Ludwig. who Wis
tied him in Chicago Sunday. brought
home the good news that an encour-
aging turn in his condition has taken
place. and the prospects for a speedy
recovery are very promising. Mr.. Lud-
wig has been out of the hospital since
last week, and Is under further treat
ment at his sisters home in Chicag.
Nicholas Hammer returned Sunday
evening from visit with relatives in
Chicago. He also made a visit to St
Mary's cemetery, where his brother,
the late Andrew Hammer. is buried
Mrs. Bert Steele and children returned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
YOST PLANS TO RETIRE
Intimates He Will Quit If
Michigan Team Fails.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct 27.-Coaoh
Fielding H. Yost of the Michigan uni
versity football team has given broad
limitations that Ae will retire from
football, at least at Michigan univer-
SHY, If the team fails 20 make god
this year. His contract expires Tins
fail. with the Minnesota game. Through
the big games OF the season are at
hand. beginning with Syracuse Satur-
day, the lineup still is in q chaotic
state Yost sees nothing ahead but ex-
pertinent. But If he finally should hit
upon a winning combination it might
encourage him to sign a contract for
another term of years.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
LOWELL.

Attorney Pattee OF South Bend Wis
{ red his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus
Tsttee, in Lowell over Sunday.
Grip Hill and wife of Chicago visited
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Thompson. and his sisters. Mesdames
Sfrois and Riggs. here over Sunday.
c. Ragon returned Sunday from a
visit with his sister. Mrs. J. L. Buck
ley. and husband at Dhnville. Ill
Mrs. o. Dewitt is visiting her chill
dren at Hammond.
Mail Carrier Ragon has recovered
sufficiently from severe sick spell Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
COMMISSION
RAPS G. WEBB

Cincinnati O.. Oct. 27-The national
commission in a lengthy finding today
casts President Murphy of the Chi
cago Cubs and says that he must pay
$500 for Player Cole. The commits
sion says that Murphy's statement that
It's members might make him pay $1,000
more than was necessary for Cole was
faulty, unjust and wholly unwar-
ranted." The finding goes into detail
of the case and says that $500 is not
too stiff a price for Cole and raps Muir
ply good and hard for his 'unwise
statements regarding the attitude OF
this commission"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
M'KINNON HURTS LEG
Gardner Wins After Boston
Man Is Injured.

Boston, Oct. 27.-Bill McKinnon, the
local middleweight. lost TO Jimmy
Gardner through an accident after the
bout had gone four rounds. During the
fourth round McKinnon fell TO the mat
and snapped cartilage in his knee.
He got to his feet without saying down
Tor the count, but his leg was prac-
tically useless. He refused to quit,
however, and kept going till the bell
with Gardner piling in walIops on the
body and jaw. When the gong sounded
for the fifth round McKinnon's seconds
threw a towel into the ring while the
fighter tried TO restrain them, as he In
sisted on continuing with but only one
solid leg under him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
"FRAME-UP" ALLEGED
Claim Walsh Laid Down to
Devlin at Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn, Oct 27.-Reports Of
an alleged "frame-up" in last nights
bout between Tommy Devlin OF Phila-
delphia and Eddie Walsh of New York
were followed by the Phoenix Athletic
club management refusing Walsh his
share Of the purse, the club officials
stating that Walsh had deliberately
laid down when he was Knocked OUT
in the FIFTH round Devlin was exoner-
ated OF any connection with the deal
Considerable money was lost by the
Memphis sports.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
THREE HORSES
IN DEAD HEAT

Newmarket. Eng, Oct. 27.-Racing
patrons were treated to one of the most
spectacular finishes in the history of
thorOughbred racing yesterday. when
three horses finished on even terms for
second place in the plate race. James
+ Keenes SuTragist was one Of the
THO, the others being Curranstoa and
Kate Crew. H. P. Whitney's Pereseus
T. finished second to Bayardo in the
Limekiln stakes. while August Bel
monts Merry Task was third in the
Criterion stakes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
NEW SPIRIT IN
PURDUE TEAM
Regulars "Eat Up" Fresh
man Eleven.

Lafayette. Ind. Oct. 27.-After long
period Of depression the atmosphere
about the Purdue football team seemed
clearer today and the men played with
new spirit The varsity tore the fresh
man team to pieces. scoring three
touchdowns in twenty minutes Coach
Jones and the alumni assistants seem
to be working wonders with the team
Captain Eggeman and Shade are out of
the game temporarily on account Of in
iuries. An excursion Till be run to
Champaign Saturday. and at least $50
rooters will accompany the team
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
Dallas Racing Results.

Dallas. Texas, Oct 27.-The weather
was good and the track fast for the
harness races yesterday at the track
on the state fair grounds. Results:
First race, 2:18 trot. purse $500. three
heats. every heat a race-Wfll STRAIT
ton won two heats; DR.. Clark won one
heat; Myrtle o.. third-best time.
2:143k.
Second race. 2:1e pace. purse, $1,000.
mile heats, three in nve-Baron Tine
won In three straight heats; Anne
Belle. second; Rhodes. third-best time.
2:11%.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
HUESTON TO MEET
Killing FOR TITLE

Kansas City, Mo. Oct 27-John
King. champion pool player. and
Thomas Hueston of ST. Louis will play
a match here for the title from Nov.
20 to Dec. 2 inclusive. according to ar
rangements here tonight. The match
IS for 500 balls in blocks of 200 balls
a night.