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Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05
THREE-WHEELED CAR
RULED NOT TAXABLE
N. Y. Court of Special Sessions
InterpretS the Law

The court of special sessions of New
car, even if 1t is driven by a motor, is
not an automobile, and therefore does
not come under the provisions of the
purchaser of such a car does not have
to obtain a SEAL badge or number to op-
crate such a vehicle.
The decision was rendered in the case
of Alexander Gravis, who described
himself as a bookkeeper. He was ar
rested by Policeman Thomas F. O'Gra-
dy for operating his three wheeled car
on Fourth avenue, at Twentieth street,
without a state number, seal or chauf-
feurs badge.
The prisoner, not being represented
by an attorney, admitted the charges in
local police court and was held for trial
in the court of special sessions. When
the case came up for adjudication in
the higher court the defendant was rep
resented by Lawyer L. A. Corlay, who
proceeded to make fight for his client.
first Withdrawing his plea of guilty.
Mr.. Corlay contended that the vehicle
driven. by the prisoner should not come
under the motor vehicle law because it
was not an automobile. He said that
such a vehicle ought to be classed as a
bicycle. Justice Zeller, presiding, and
his associates, Justices Wyatt and
Mayohorn, took the same view and the
defendant was acquitted.
Many of this class of vehicles dis
playing state numbers and other driv-
ers have badges and seals. This decis-
ion will save them a considerable sum.
The district attorney, represented by
Mr.. Green, threatens to appeal from the
special sessions ruling.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05
SOAP AND OIL MIXTURE
USED ON THE HIGHWAYS
New York Commissioners Tell of
Their Experience with
New Compound

Describing the oiling of the roadways
of Central park, New York. which the
park commissioners say is cheaper than
sprinkling with water, they give table
showing that it costs the department
less than per cent gallon. including
the time of laborers and the use of a
team. They say:
"The drives were treated with an oil
preparation to keep down the dust and
to preserve the road. The first appli-
cation was made during April, but rain
falling on several successive days
washed the solution away. Later ap-
plications met with success, however,
and the park during the balance of the
year was practically free from dust.
The emulsion used was crude oil hav-
ing an asphalt base, combined with
chip soap in the proportion of ten
pounds of soap to fifty gallons of
oil: to this add one hundred gallons Of
water, the whole being boiled together
in a mixing tank into which live steam
was turned. When thoroughly mixed
the solution was drawn off into the
ordinary 6O0-gallon water sprinkler,
enough cold water being added to fill
the wagon. 1t was found necessary to
put a second apprication on the drives
shortly after the first lot had been APP
Piled but after that single wagon,
spraying the bare spots in the drives,
sufficed to keep them in continuous
good order for several weeks"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05
RIGID NEW RULES
FOR STOCK CARS
Contest Committee Members Say
They viii Elevate Plane
of Auto Racing
SEEKS PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
Manufacturers Must Be Honest
in Class of Machines
Entered
SEEKS PUBLIC CONFIDENCE

Howard e. Coffin, chairman of the
rules committee of the Manufacturers
contest board, which Is authorized 10
prepare and submit to the American
Automobile association each year the
rules under which all automobile con-
tests shall be held, called attention re-
Gently to conditions existing at tile IN
dianapolis speedway, where seven cars
were disbarred from competing in the
stock car events.
"This spring." said Mr.. Coffin, the
rules committee took up the matter Oh
adopting rues which should make the
racing OF automobiles worthy oi conn
dence ard respect Of the publlc. %
flaerant did the abuse of the spirit OF
the stock car rule become In the con-
tests of 1909 that the public naturally
began to be extremely skeptical upon
ali matters touching stock cars ana
stock car competitions. Motor car rae
ing, If followed consistently py the
manufacturer, is entirely too eXpen-
sive to make it a matter or sport. II
IT Is to be a matter of business,
source of pupblicity and means OF
demonstrating to the buying public
those qualities of motor car construc-
tion and endurance which must rec
ommend his product for the everyday
use of the purchaser, then certainly
there can be no objection to the intro
uuctlOn INTO InOlOf CdT CohtVSb oiL"Ai ="
those same principles of honest bus1-
ness administration which the manu-
facturer and the public would expect
TO maintain in any other line involving
the expenditure of a similar or equal
amount of money and effort.
RULES were adopted providing that
only those cars would be allowed to
enter stock car competitions which are
made in sufficient quantities by the
manufacturer to reach a considerable
percentage of his total output, thus
Insuring the fact that the car is ldentl-
cal in material and design with the
cars ne proposes selling to the public
In other events than those for stock
cars specially designed cars are eligi-
BILE to compete as formerly.
Therefore it is clear that the contest
rules governing stock car and other
racing for 1910 cannot in any way be
said to have been prompted by an un-
lust 'animus' toward any individual
manufacturer or importer in this coun-
try"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05

The White garage sold more than
$4,000 gallons of the popular non
carbon eastern gasoline, petrol, in the
months of April and May.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05
AUTOS ARE PROMOTING
GOOD ROADS IN MANILA

1--WE have about 200 automobiles in
Manila, and the number will increase
rapidly as the roads are improved" +"
said c. H. French, assistant auditor for
the government in the Philippines. Mr..
French is native of Bancroft. Mich,
and is spending his first vacation for
six years In his home state. Road
work is booming on all sides OF us. The
wonderfully fertile land was not de-
veloped because of the poor facilities
for marketing crops, so that govern
ment has taken hold of it, and our new
roads ars good and will last a long
while. The automobile is very popular
and the government uses many of them.
noticed before 1 came back here that
Uncle Sam is laying in a supply of
Bucks for the use Of his men,"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05
REORGANIzED WATER CO.
READY FOR EMERGENCIES

The work of connecting the system
of the Union Hollywood Water COM
pany with the Hollywood Water COM
pany. which the former recently pur-
chased was completed Thursday, and
the combined plant was given a thor
ough test Friday.
The district which was served by
the Hollywood Water company was an
irregular double square bounded in a
general way by Temple street. Yer
mont Western, Melrose and Sunset av-
enues. In connecting this big district
with the big mains in twenty-five
places the company put in forty gate
valves so that in case of any neces-
sary repairs or alterations the water
will be shut off only in the sigle block
affected
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05
BOOKLET ON AUTOMOBILE
SUBJECTS TIMELY ISSUED
Popular Articles on National
Good Roads Movement

r. M. owen & Co. have just issued
their annual spring number Of the REQ
Echo. 1t contains forty-eight pages on
a score or more of timely topics. which
are Illuminated by numerous halftones.
Among the many ably written articles
are: 1.-THE National Good Roads
Movements" "The Glue and the Gray
"The Farmer and the Automobile" "a
Private Glidden Tour" 'The Rise OF
watha Brought Down to Date" besides
numerous other timely and popular ar
ticles. A limited number of compli-
mentary copies can be obtained from
r. M. owen & Co, 1859 Broadway, New
York, on or before June 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05
RUBBER COMPANY BUYS
BUICK DELIVERY WAGON
Equipped with Larger Tires by
w. D. NeWerf

w. D. Newerf has purchased twenty
horsepower Buick delivery wagon for
the use of the Newerf Rubber COM
pany. The wagon was equipped with
30 by 4 Goodyear tires, which Mr..
Newerf at once exchanged for "a by
tires of the same make, on the same
rims, thus making them oversize. I'm
doing this said Mr. Newerf, st
merely practiced what 1 have been
preaching for many years, namely, the
oversize gospel. L expect that the cost
per mile will be reduced at least so per
cent, besides eliminating tire trouble.
OF course, pneumatic tires are best
adapted for the light commercial
wagons, where speed is required
John c. Austin has received his Lex
ington "50' ordered ten days ago
This is a seven passenger car, done in
blue-gray.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05

Were you born under
lucky star, or will you have
to accept substitute for the
EMF $50" car you prefer2
Of course you appreciate
there is no other
"iust as good" as EMF go"
That car is the standard by
which all others are Judged
That is one reason why the
demand for EMF $50" cars
always exceeds the
possible supply and some folks
have to take second choice.
Still it isn't all luck
foresight will get one for you.
You have to order ahead,
hats all.
You can get immediate
deliveries of other cars, but
tho the output is 65 cars every
working day we have never
been able to get abreast
of the tremendous demand
for EMF $50" cars.
Today there are
exactly 1926
EMF $50" Automobiles
on the roads in the hands of
owners-and every owner
is boosting.
A satisfied owner is the
best salesman.
Owners of EMF $50" Cars
are not only satisfied
but delighted.
That's why the demand
for this car always exceeds
the possible supply.
7,zmzR On,
@gS agsalAIA-
O. e.
EMF $50" Five Passenger Touring Car, $3.50
ord Motor Car Go.
1O32-34-36-38 So. Olive St.
45 Main 81
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05
NONRESIDENT MOTORISTS
GET EQUAL PRIVILEGES

Wrong in theory but right in prac-
tice, the reciprocity clause is much IA
vored in many states. Hereafter New
York will grant the same privileges"
to nonresident motorists that the ma
tive states of these visitors extend to
New Workers entering their borders. A
state that extends the glad hand to the
Empire State tourist is assured that its
citizens will be welcomed when they
enter New York; Just as the narrow,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05

states, like New Jersey, will
gel restricted privileges, exactly sim
liar to those youchsafed by them. There
is a strong likelihood that the New Jer-
sey motorist entering New York will
hereafter be much less inclined to lay
emphasis upon his citizenship.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-05

Jim Jeffries, not to be outdone by his
colored opponent, has taken to the au-
tomobie. and has Just purchased
Studebaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
Earth0uake Shocks.

Cleveland, Ohio, June 29.-Two
earthquake shocks, one of nearly an
hours duration, were reported by
Father Odenhach, the st. Ignatius Col
lcgc scientist, today. The first shock
minor disturbance, was recorded by
the scismograph at 2:45 a. m. and con-
tinued until 3:12 a: m. The second
shock began at 500 a. III. Father
Odcnbach estimates that the quake was
5000 or 1 900 miles from Cleveland.
Washington June 20.-Two distinct
earthquake shocks were this morning
recorded on the seismograph at the
Georgetown University. The distur-
Dances lasted from 6:39 to 1902 a. m.
They were 100 far distant to determine
their approximate location.
st. Louis, June 29.-The seismograph
nj the st. Louis University recorded an
earthquake today lasting from 5:4l a.
m. to Cos Il. IN. According to Father
Goose. who has charge of the observa-
tory, the quake came from the west
and WAS centcrcd in the earth and
probably did no damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
VIRGINIA y EWS.

II. III. Rumble. Of Norfolk, will today
be nominated a. the republican candi-
date for Congress in the Second Nir-
ginia district.
J. s. Thomas. who for the past year
has been State supervisor Of rural
elementary schools. under the Peabody
fundhaS, rendered his resignation, which
was accepted.
Cards are ont announcing the mar
rage Of James LudwcIl Lake, Of Up
pcrviIIc son Of Dr. J. b. Lake, of that
place. and Miss Virginia Prudence
Caldwell. Of Fauquicr.
The marriage Of Miss Ann Fontaine
Maury 10 Oscar Robert Thraves, Of
Lodorc. Powhatan county, took place
Yesterday at Piedmont, the country
home Of the brides uncle, Reuben
Marry, near the University of Vir-
ginia.
The State Board of Education last
night elected Professor A. b. Chandler,
ir., principal of Springfield school,
of Richmond, a member of the
State Board Of Examiners. He
succeeds Professor f. r. Russell, re-
signed.
The newly created state tax commits,
sion, composed Of Governor Mann,
Lieutenant Governor ElIyson, Speaker
of the House Byrd. Senator keezell,
Congressman Bowman and Judge
Prentis, at the organization meeting
held in Richmond yesterday at the
governors office, selected DR.. Douglas
G. Freeman. Of Richmond. as the ex-
pert member Of the commission. The
matter of taxation in general was taken
up and tbronghly discussed, although
nothing dctinirr vas done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
Bodies Found.

Annapolis. Md, June 29.-Jusi
about one mile and half from the
naval academy, the bodies OF Mrs.
Joseph Nc Bowycr, daughtcr-il,-law OF
Captain J. NJ Bowyer, superintendent
of the Naval Academy; Midshipmcn
Sherman n. Mason, OF Newport, r. l.,
and Grigsby l.. Thomas, of Union Point,
Ga. were found this morning. The
trio went sailing in a small boat yester-
day and il is believed that they decided
10 take dip in the Severn. Where
they left the sail boat anchored, their
bodies were only Il few feet away when
they were tished out of the water. 1t Is
believed the unfortunate young woman
and the two young men we're suddenly
overcome with cramps and the three
were drowned before any aid could
reach them. Their bodies were brought
10 Annapolis and an investigation OF the
circumstances surrounding the manner
in which they met death will be invcsti-
gated. although every sign indicates
that the trio met death through acct
dent.
The bodies were recovered today from
"OId Mans Hole, a treacherous place,
we'll known TO fishermen. Mrs. Bowyer
before her marriage was Miss Dean OF
Pittsburg. She was IS years old. Her
husband died two years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUNE .!
In a carefully prepared article in the

In a carefully prepared article i'll the
Philadelphia North American 1t is
stated that during the past fourteen
wears the American people created
abroard net trade and money credit 0:
$4,000, 100000. Yet, notwithstanding
this huge sum, which stands for The
excess value of what was sold over what
was bought aboard, the net foreign
debt of this country has grown by 81,
100. 900, 900. From 50, 900, 900. 900 III
1895 it had become Sc, 120, 900, 900 last
wear. That makes staggering propo-
sition, one which at once rises into ma
tional and assumes international I'M
portancc. 1t offers 4 problem OF ut
most gravity. The situation, as thus
revealed in bald figures, is well calcu-
lated to give concern. In effect. 1t
means not only that the United States
is today the worlds greatest debtor ma
ton, but also that this people Is run
ming deeper into debt to other peoples
The American people, as nation, are
plainly living beyond their means.
And this they have been doing steadily
for fifty years, each year sinking
further into debt to the world Not Il
pleasant picture is this, but IT is The
one which truly depicts the real situa-
ton. For the fiscal year ended June
80, 1909, this country was compelled
to add over S175, 900. 900 to its foreign
Indebtedness. And for the latest fiscal
wear the score ran against us far more
heavily. Obviously such Il condition
of affairs cannot 60 on indefinitely. \
people, no more than an individual
can get credit beyond 4 certain point.
Among the items against this country
in the international settlement are the
vast sums paid in dividends to foreign
holders of American securities, the
millions spent by Americans yearly
while travelling in foreign countries and
the large sums Of money sent aboard
from this country by foreigners en-
ploved in this country. Then, too.
MANY millions OF dollars are sent from
this country annually TO pay foreign
nensioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
THE FIGHTERS
Jeff.ries's Backers and Admirers Opti-
mistic-Opinion Divided Over john
Cnn,S Condition..

mistic-Opinion Divided Over john
sons Condition.
Jeffries' Training Quarters, Moana
Springs, Reno, New, June 29.-'l
think Jeffries will rush and clean up
in two or three rounds.
No, he won't. He'll feel out the
black fellow for seven or eight rounds,
taking a good beating in the mean
time. And as soon as he finds the ne
gro is becoming discouraged because
his punches are doing no damage, then
he'll sail in and finish things up.
Why should he wait? Why should
he hold back and let the negro cut him
to pieces? All Jefferies has to do is to
stick out his chin, let Johnson drive
his hardest and when the champion
finds that the wickedest blow he has
in stock cannot down his opponent,
Johnson will be pie"
Nothing like that. Johnson is
too clever. He can stalk around for
an almost unlimited number of rounds
and it will simply resolve itself into
question of endurance. If Jeffries
is there as he looks when he works,
there will be nothing to it. l figure
that under these conditions Johnson
will last about thirty rounds. "
These are some OF the observations
in the Jcffries camp today.
,Iohnson's Training Quarters, Rick s
Resort, Reno, New, June 29.-Opn,
ion is divided over Johns condition
His followers say he is better than ever
Others don't fancy his style OF work
and complain that he shows speed only
AT intervals.
There il considerable truth in the lat
ter statement. When sparring John
son cuts loose only when stung by
one Of his sparring partners. AT Other
times he is content to block and stoT
| puurhrS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29

The report that President Taft will
nominate negro as collector OF the
port Of Georgetown, in the District
of Columbia. practically a part oi
Washington, has aroused Indignation.
Residents are strong III their con-
yiction that this is no place for 4
negro and that the comforting OF the
position upon colorcd man will re-
suit only in trouble. 1t is contcndcd il
will increase the arrogance of the
negro element in Washington and
will be in opposition to the unanl-
nous sentiment of the people who do
business with the Office Of the collector
in Georgetown. The above should
prove an object lesson to certain
Alexandrians who are periodical Suf-
ferers from retroceSSion mania. While
the democratic party may be guilty
of omissions and commissions i'll It's
long career. it is Gibraltar to negro
domination in the south. and thought
full people on the south side OF the
Potomac do not want black police
men or collectors in their midst.
Were the city part of the District
of Columbia We would have many
distasteful things to remind MS of a
descent from Olympus to Hadcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
Murder and Suicide in a Hotel.

Chicago, June pa young man
who gave the name OF William
Thompson at the Leland Hotel today
shot and killed a beautiful young woman
who was registered rs his wife and then
committed suicide.
The young couple registered las'
night and left call for five O'Clock
this morning. They appeared To be
in u happy frame of mind and cx-
changed plcasantrcs with the clerk.
Soon after they had been called
this morning two shots were heard.
The door OF their room was broken
open and both were found dead. The
girl had been shot through the breast
and the man had a bullet wound III
his head.
A note written by the man was
found in the room. 1t read:
May God have mercy on me for
what I have done. She has broken
my heart. tried to make 4 sooo
girl of her, butt can't be done. We
will end it together. The wages OF
sin is death. II there is any love ii
the heart Of the public bury us to-
pethern
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
TEIEGR.PHIC BREVITIEs.

It was learned at Norfolk today that
the battleship Delaware was strucE by
lightning last night and it was said that
extensive repairs will have to be made.
The wireless mast was demolished and
one man seriously injured. while seven
were slightly shocked.
The Due d'Alcncon, grandson OF
Louis Philippe, died today at his
home in Wimbledon, England. OF old
age. He was the son of the Due de
Nemours. who was once a sutton for
the hand OF the late Queen Victoria.
Mrs. Gussie Ogden Drewitz. sistcr-in-
law OF Mrs. Ogden Armour, of Chicago,
worth 100000, was given di
vo1ce today in Cincinnati in her
fourth suit against Ernest Drewitz,
piano salesman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
FIRE ENGINE HORSES RUN AWAY

Three big gray fre-epgine horses,
plunging along abreast with as much
precision as if they had been hitched
to their engine, ran away for two miles
through Brooklyn yesterday and were
only stopped when they reached the
plaza OF the Williamsburg bridge. The
horses were not frightened They were
simply running as to fire and their
keeping together, the firemen say,
show their training.
1t was a beautiful sight as the mas
sire grays plunged along crowded
streets, close together as though guided
by all invisible hand, lodging traffic and
almost keeping step.
At the bridge policeman seized the
bride of one OF the horses and although
dragged block, succeeded in stopping
him. The other two horses stopped
Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
CHOLERA SCARE.
Anxiety Concerning the scourSe-Fcar
That 1t VIII Spread Over England.

London, June ga spread OF
Asiatic cholera through Europe IS
feared today by the English health
officials as the result OF the official
admission by St. Petersburg officials
that cholera has broken out in the
Russian capital and the report of two
deaths from cholera in Berlin.
The health authorities are discussing
the situation, and it is expected that
orders for a more rigid quarantine al
all English ports will be issued.
st. Petersburg, June 29.-Cholera
riots are breaking out throughout
southwestern Russia, according to dis
patches received here today. Wherever
the authorities make the slightest effort
to enforce sanitary measures, clash
with the ignorant populace is almost
sure to follow.
Ordinarily the government would
not attempt to enforce extreme mca'
sures with the people, but complaints
have been received from the Austrian
and Prussian sides Of the frontier ant
these have led the authorities to in
creased activity. The people in many
of the towns where the disease /:
rapidly becoming epidemic not only
object to official invasion other homes
but they believe that their sick will b'
| mistreated If removed. They, also
have a vague idea that heaven Ia:
wiIled the pestilencc and the author
ties have no right to attempt to cheek
IFS rayapeS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-29
Will Demand Extradition Of Charlton

Rome. June 29.-Thc foreign Min
lister today definitely decided to demand
the extradition from the United States
Of Porter Charlton, who confessed IN
New York to killing his wife near Lake
Como.
New York, June 29.-Thc second
examination by the four eminent alien
lists retained by OK Judge Charlton To
determine the mental condition OF his
son Porter Charlton, held on a charge
OF numbering his wife at Lake Como,
Italy, took place today in the Jersey
City jail. The final report Of the in
vestigation will probably be completed
tomorrow. An unanimous opinion
that Charlton was suffering from some
form of demcntia will likely be rem
dered by the alieniSts.