New-York tribune., 1910-01-13

energy OF the Diamond tire concern that
ten hours after Matthewson and his clerks
and statesmen had fled from their store, de-
stroyed on the occasion of the San Fran
cisco fire of April, 1866, large shipment of
new tires and other rubber goods was on
the way from the factories in Akron, Ohio,
for the opening of new establishment.
Mr.. Matthewson has brother, Lynn
Matthewson, who made new records in
motor racing i'll Denver and Cheyenne the
last year. and who, following in the one
time cowboys footsteps, is now building
up an automobile trade in the Far West.
Few visitors leave the Garden without
making study of the White gasolene car
chassis. as this machine contains a number
Of features which have not yet become
Common. The four cylinders are cast in
enc piece, with intake and exhaust pas
sages included within the engine cast
ing. In this way all external manifolds
eliminated. and the amount of
piping is reduced to q minimum. The
valve mechanism is not exposed to
view, but is readily accessible by re-
moving a side plate. which is held in
place by two thumb screws. The design of
the engine is thus greatly simplified, and,
although the engine is complete, one might
think at first sight that some essential
feature had been omitted. Another feature
Of the chassis which attracts attention is
the four-speed transmission with direct
drive on the third gear.
Supplementing the exhibit of White cars
in the Garden, there is an exhibition of
White trucks at the salesroom Broadway
end 62d street. Here are shown the two
rr-Ddels of g3Solana trtIcLc have 70
Gently been brought out by the company
These trucks are of one and one half and
three tons capacity respectively. The en-
sine in both is located in front, under the
Ecnnet, where it is readily accessible. The
cylinders are cast en- bloc, with intake and
eXhaus. passages contained within the en-
gIne casting.
The design is thus greatly simplified, all
external manifolds are eliminated and
ready access may be had to any part with
out disturbing removing any other part
Thisidea of easy accessibility is carried out
In every part Of the car. so that the amount
of labor necessary TO make any adjustment
Is reduced TO a minimum
When viewed from an artistic as we'll as
mechanical standpoint, the Packard dis
play must be recognized as one of the
most distinctive in the show. The color
scheme predominating has evidently been
studied by an artist, there not being one
discordant note in the lot. The only tour
ing car in the display is finished in white
with gray trimmings, the upholstery being
of a delicate light brown. Gold trimmings
have been carried out to a degree, the
lamps, gas tank and trimmings all being
finished in gold An old English coach
with yellow body, light blue panels and
bronze upper work is distinct attraction
The E. r. Thomas Motor Companys
town car is attracting its full share of
attention. Intended exclusively for the use
of wealthy owners. who do not care to
take out their heavy cars during the winter
months, the Thomas Flyer town car is
gotten up with apparent disregard for
everything except the utmost comfort of
those who are to use it.
It's designers have not lost sight of the
fact that the car is intended for urban
use as opposed to touring, and that, ac-
cordingly. requires less power. The motor
is four cylinder and is rated at 2S horse
power. This decrease means economy Of
operation.