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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

perience, can tell a great deal by close at
tention TO the points at which wear usu-
ally first shows itself OF these points
the chief is usually the steering gear. This
comprises a considerable number of ele-
ments with many joints and bearings. all
OF which wear loose sooner or later. The
steering column should be rigid. II shaky,
the cause is probably to be found in the
bolts attaching the steering bracket 10 the
frame being a loose fit in their holes, and
shop job will be required to make them
permanently tight. Grasp one OF the front
wheels by opposite spokes and defect IT,,
noting how much play there Is before the
steering wheel turns. Rock the wheel
sdewise and note IL the steering knuckle
is loose on it's pivot bolt. II the mechan-
ism shows considerable play it must be
overhauIed. as a neglected steering gear
is dangerous on a rutty road.
Inspection of Intervals.
Note whether the engine is quiet or noisy.
Noise in the engine. especially II there is
distinct knocking. indicates the need Of
overhauling. Lift the cover-plate from the
transmission gears and note whether the
latter are worn, by comparing the wearing
with the nom wearing surfaces of the teeth.
gear shifts are made easily and quietly,
or the reverse. Frequently some particular
shift-e. e.. from intermediate TO high gear
will be noisy, owing to local wear
Scrutinize the radiator. Many sorts of
radiators are almost impossible to repair
after they begin 10 leak Notice whether
| the car rattles much on a rough road, and
: IL so ascertain whether the noise comes
from important or unimportant parts.
Remember that high-grade car is worth
fixing up, even II it is somewhat run down
but that a poorly built car is a bad invest
ment. even II it is temporarily fixed up.
Personally, the writer considers it better
to buy a car las it stands" and do the
overhauling afterward since that gives ths
| purchaser a chance to see how the worl
is done. A-first-class job of overhauling
| on a car two or three years old costs usu
ally from 500 10 500; and the average selel
is not likely TO spend such sum IN fixing
up his car 70 sell. II, however, the car 4
bought OF a responsible concern. or II IL
former owner be known, there is no harm
in accepting an overhauled car. 1t is well
however, TO figure on spending 500 or so 70
minor fixing up exclusive Of tires. Painting
IL required, costs from $50 10 500.
1t is hardly worth while TO alter a ca
radically. and the older it is the less WORT
while do alterations become. The bod!
may be changed or rebuilt II no change
in the chassis are required, but sue
changes as lengthening the wheel base
charging the wheels, changing the angl
Of the steering column etc, nearly Away
cost more than they are worth. Unless tn
chassis Is designed to carry a tonneau or
roadster body interchangeable. II Is no
advisable TO change the body from rOadste
70 tonneau. or vice versa. Nowadays tn
chassis is often made to suit one or ar
other specific model Of body-H. w. Lad
in Harpers Weekly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18
STRUCK ny LIGHTNING TWICE
Experience of south DanotR Farmer
Disproves Old AdnEe,

SIOUN FALLS s d. Sept 17.-(Special)
To he twice stunned and shocked by
strokes OF lightning within the space of a
few seconds or minutes and escape with
his life was the unusual experience of
Emil Eberhardt. a prominent Hutchinson
county farmer.
Eberhardt was in his barn embarrassing
his horses when the building was struck
by lightning and set on fire. Eberhardt
was knocked down and momentsrily
stunned by the conclusion, the bolt having
struck very near him. Upon recovering he
turned his attention to getting the horses
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

out Of the barn 80 they could not be
burned.
lie had them all out but mare and
colt. which he was leading TO safety out
side the building, when the barn for the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18
Boston Transcript

The west should contribute 10 the fund
that is being raised TO commemorats the
centennial OF Horace Greeley's birth on
February 3 next. His advice 10 young
men 10 so there and grow up with the
country has doubtless assisted the
course OF empire" IN that direction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

Been completed. ans entire output is
contracted for
we are enabled to Judge the situation
with accuracy by means OF the reports OF
our travelling representatives" said Sales
Manager f. r. Benson. Those repCsts
show much the same condition in all parts
Of the country. So far as the Cadillac Is
concerned this will not be a big but an
extraordinary year.
Another indication of the successes
which has marked the Cadillac Thirty
is the applications which we have had
and are constantly receiving from dealers.
We have now on file not less than 1000
applications from men who are anxious
10 become Cadillac dealers in their re-
spective territories. OF these at least half
come from men who are now established
with other cars-dealers of experience VINO
are keen judges Of tho STABILITY Of any
car by the degree OF its goodness.
L. V. Ashbaugh of the st. Paul Daily
News drove the first 1911 Chalmers 80
that has toured in this section from 81
Paul last week. and pronounced 1t the pest
ever Mr. Ashbaugh is very profuse In MS
, recommendation Of this car, stating ne
might as wen nave lelt MS uOOi -
/ home.
! Aside from particularly bad roads from
sioux City TO Missouri Valley, the road
| conditions we're all that could have been
asked.
l.. H. Rector piloted the car through for
Mr. Ashbaugh.
| Mr.. ROY CorlIss, president of the Waterloo
I Creamery company, and family left Tues
dav in his Chalmers go for a trip 10
Denver. Colorado Springs and other west
ern points. from which he expects to re-
turn the latter part of the month.
The H. z. Fredrickson Automooile
company has received their 1911 Chalmers
"sO'' demonstrated. which has aroused
| considerable interest along Autsmohile
Row.
! The 1911 model is not made prominent
] through any radical change from the 1917
car. The principal difference lies in the
few refinements. general specification re-
naming the same.
The close adherence to the previous
years construction in this car emphasize
the predictions that a number OF Wise
ones in the trade have been making for
| some time that the time has now ar
rived when the manufacturer VIII pro
duce the same car year after year with
out alteration and without any inter
ference of sales during the period Of
change Of models. This condition Is
hoped for by the buying public generally
as 1t will relieve the purchaser of con
siderable depreciation If the same mode
is carried year after year.
With the automobile brought up to iti
present state of efficiency, there is nc
reason why manufacturers should put
tns policy into immediate effect.
Mr.. d. f. Pomeroy of Troy. Pa. will
his family are visiting Mr.. William
Hills of the City National bank, having
stopped In Omaha for a few days on hi
way to Yuma, Okl
Mr.. Pomeroy is making the trip in
Pterce-Arrow touring car and hai
stopped for a short visit in several cities
en- route.
The car is driven by d. A Kelly.
Frank Parker. cashier Farmers Stat
bank at Florence, left Wednesday for Con
norsville, Ind, where he will visit the Lex
ington automobile factory and secure hi
new ''AO'' torpedo. Mr.. Parker will driv'
the car overland, reaching Florence Mon
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

to working and "crsnked up" and started
for doctor on his own hook. driving about
twenty miles before he could secure the
medical attention which he needed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18
Along Auto Row

Automobile Dealers Interested In
Ak-sar-Ben-Msny Of Them win
Make Special Displays Of wares.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18


The Cadillic company OF Omaha received
an Interesting statement on Cadillac cars
from the factory, showing 1900 specifications
Tor immediate delivery OF 1911 cars. The
most Impressive and important item IN a
statement made public q few days ago
by the Cadillac Motor Car company Is
that the company had In It's office on Aug
ust y 100 specifications for the immediate
delivery OF 1871 cara
That item. meaning that /. 500 people were
awaiting the receipt OF Cadillac cars in
various parts OF the country, reflects a
condition that is truly extraordinary. Il
shows a demand for Cadillac cars even
greater than at the same time In 1908, a
month after the announcement OF the
fIrst Cadillac Thirty. At that time the
call for the new Cadillac had attained
proportions unprecedented in the history Of
the motor car industry. Two years lateI
the Cadillac has the great honor Of exceed
Ing its own record.
cadillac dealers all over the country hav,
been supplied with their demonstrating
cars. and the shipments are OF cars which
are going directly into the possession o.
buyers
Beginning with September. the schedul
Of delivery calls for i.soo cars each month
ana this viii be maintained until the laoo
car output Of the 1871 model shall hAV
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

c. L. Gould. manager OF the Ford Motor
company IN Omaha. mas returned from
Detroit. where he attended the annual
meeting OF the branches OF the Ford Motor
Car company. Gould said that the outlook
for the Ford is promising. The factory is
making great preparations for business on
1911 models The annual meeting was a
profitable one as well as pleasant.
The mornings were devoted to business
sessions At which the Ford policy for the
coming year was nodded. They were held
81 the Piquette avenue factory. The man
ayers had lunch at the Penobscot inn
Monday they had their noon day meal at
the Pontchartrain, and Wednesday they
Toasted at a chicken and frog luncheon n,
the Log Cabin inn.
Monday afternoon they were taken for a
yacht ride 70 the Flats and dinner at the
Old Club They had dinner at the Detroit
club, and afterWard were guests at tn,
Detroit opera house. In the afternoon they
visited the big new Ford factory at High
land Park. In the evening they gathered
for the annual banquet at the Hotel Pont
I ehartrain. Gould said that he would b.
in his new garage on Harvey street within
a short time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18
Guides to Value,

In estimating the value OF a second hand
car. the market prices OF cars OF like
model and date afford rough guide. The
condition of the particular car. however
is important, as II may represent a con-
siderable difference In mileage remaining.
besides the possible cost OF overhaullng.
The tires alone. II bad. may require an i'm
mediate outlay OF from 500 70 500. II the
car IL bought OF a professional trader in
second hand cars. its condition viii bear
careful examination; since the trader Is
under great temptation TO sell cars sim
ply on their reputation and appearance
without regard 10 the amount of work
which may be required TO put them in
disable shape.
Only a man personally experienced In the
rerair of cars can Judge the condition OF
an old car closely. Nevertheless, even the
amateur. II he has q seasons driving ex-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

VIEW OF THE DEBRIS WHEN A BIG Z
Extensive litigation is likely to arise over
a wreck which occurred near Sanborn, Ia,
on the Chicago & Northwestern railroad.
July p, in which Engineer Loomer lost
his life and Fireman Shaffer was so badly
injured. Both men live in Mason City.
They were on the engine when it plunged
over the bridge thirty feet into the Cotton
river beneath. The bridge was being re-
paired and It seems that there was not
sufficient support beneath. The engine
weighed 40 tons, one Of the largest engines
in the service of the company. It had
slowed up for the bridge and was moving
slowly when the structure gave way. The
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

men stayed by the engine and the miracu-
lous thing about 1t is that both were not
instantly killed. Back Of them were three
freight cars, and these cars came with the
engine. In the front car were a span of
mules, a horse and an emigrant and the
brakeman, and none of these were hurt in
the least Engineer Loomer was taken 10
Rochester direct from the wreck and lived
until next day. Fireman Shaffer was
also taken to Rochester. but is now at his
home in Mason City. T he bridge was a
complete wreck. so was the engine. and the
damages that may be secured send the total
pretty high
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

According to the latest news from Akron,
another effort will be made by The Fire
stone Tire and Rubber company to have
the American Automobile association in
troduce tire penalties in all long distance
tours, endurance runs, etc. in the future.
It is claimed that tires and demountable
rms are just As much a part OF the car $
equipment as the brakes. wheels, tenders
and other parts that come within the limits
OF penalization.
Strenuous long distance events such as
the Munsey and Glidden tours furnish an
ideal opportunity TO introduce tire penal
ties" said r. J. F1restone in discussing
the subject and IL is our belief that the
management OF these events should avail
themselves OF this opportunity. Every one
Of the strong points in a car should be
brought out as well as the weak points
and the events Of the last year have shown
beyond the shadow OF a doubt that there is
a great difference in tires The Munsey
historic tour proved this. when all the
eight cars having F1restone tires went
through the terrific grind without the loss
OF a tire and with only six punctures al
told
The car maker who furnishes a superio,
tire or who equips his cars with demount.
able rims 10 entitled TO credit in these tour.
Ing events for the better service his Gus
toners will get In consequence. Suct
events count for nothing anyway, unles,
they are a guide for the prospective Gus
toner, and We maintain that tires and de
mountable rims are important enough 10 b.
taken into consideration when assassin,
penalties"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18
JUDGING A SECOND HAND CAR
Amateur Buyers Advised to Hire I'm
prejudiced Expert.
MAKERS GUARANTEE HELPS OUT
Suggestions of Some Value TO Those
About 80 Make the Plunge
Into the JOY Riding
Class.

A second hand automobile is proverbially
an unknown quantity to the inexperienced
buyer, and many a car has proven a YER
stable Pandora's box of troubles TO its
second or third owner. Nevertheless. any
automobile that is wortH running at all
has some value to some one. and in many
cases II is better economy TO buy a used
than new car. The buyers sagacity Is
shown mainly in being able TO forecast
the sort OF service which a certain car
will give. and in appraising it's value so
that he does not get the short end of the
deal.
II the buyer knows nothing about auto
mobiles il is decidedly wisest for him
either to purchase a new car of reputable
make or to engage the services OF an UNI
prejudiced expert. Some manufacturers or
their agents, however make a practice, of
overhauling their own used cars and SELL
ing them with substantially the same guar
antee as new cars. Such machines can
generally be purchased with confidence
In selecting a second hand car 1t is i'm
portant to bear in mind tine service re-
quired. II the latter is pleasure riding
simply a less reliable car will serve than
II It's work is in the nature OF business. A
physician. a real estate operator, bust
ness man who lives a mile or more from
the station or store, must be able to depend
implicitly on his car. For him a second
hand. low grade car is costly at any price
A high grade car, however, II put in first
class condition, may give good service fol-
several years.
In order OF Importance the makers name
and reputation are the first considerations
The product of a new manufacturer may
be good, but the fact remains TO be dem
| onstrated. Avoid the product OF con
Germ that has failed, even II the car itsel
be good. Cor the reason that new part
will be hard TO get and the reselling prie'
will be almost nothing. Other things being
equal. il is well 20 buy Of an agent II
the neighborhood, as that promises goo
treatment in the matter Of replacement
| and minor attention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

Frank Parker. cashier Farmers State
bank at Florence, left Wednesday for Con-
norsvilie, Ind, where he will visit the Lex
ington automobile factory and secure his
new go torpedo Mr.. Parker will drive
the car overland, reaching Florence Mon
day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

T. N. Brownwell. one OF the most widely
known automobile statesmen In this part
OF the west. has accepted the position of
sales manager for the II. E. Fredrickson
Automobile Co.. and has entered upon the
duties OF his new position.
Brownwell was several years connected
with this company. but recently has been
with Guy Smith. There 10 perhaps no man
that knows the chalmers-Detroit so well
reas Brownwen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

Though the Third National Good Roads
convention will interest the southwest in
greater degree than other parts of the coun-
try. such far away states as Massachusetts,
New Hampshire and Vermont will send
notable delegations TO ST. Louis. September
o TO 30. From the bay state will come
three Of the best known road experts in
the country, and their addresses will prove
worthy of general use throughout the coun-
try. Chairman Harold Parker OF the Mas
sachusetts Highway commission will tell
how his commonwealth became the posses
sor of and maintains a system Of highways
second to no other state In the country
Engineer John r.. Rabbin OF the Metropol-
itan Park commission, will make clear the
plan which has given Boston and its allied
cities park roads that meet all requirements
of modern multiplied pleasure traffic; and
Street Commissioner Charles w. Ross of
Newton will explain the results obtained
from the very varied experiments employed
by that enterp-fsing city in it's treatment of
road surfaces to abolish dust and withstand
the present harder usage. Governor Draper
has shown a liberal spirit in responding
with such an efficient trio to tho invitation
OF President l. r. Speare OF the American
Automobile association, who. being a citi-
zen OF Massachusetts,, wanted his state 70
be exceptionally well represented in the
St Louis gathering.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

Two carloads Of 1911 Cadillacs were re-
ceived by the Cadillac company OF Omaha
this week and were Immediately delivered
70 the owners. MIR. REIN Of the Cadillac
company reports that the company is still
sixteen cars in arrears on delivery OF the
1911 modelss hut according to wire re-
ceived Saturday morning three carloads OF
1911 cars are en- route to Omaha to relieve
the shortage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-18

Mr.. ROY CorlIss, president of the Waterloo
Creamery company. and family left Tues
day in his Chalmers go for trip to
Denver, Colorado Springs and other west
ern points. from which he expects to re-
turn the latter part of the month.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-05-05
SoBRIETY A DISTINCT ASSET
Many Industrial Concerns VIII Not
Employ Man Who Habitually
Uses Alcoholic StimuIants.

Bishop Wilson Of the Methodist
Episcopal church, is quoted as saying
in an address at Chester, 'The sobri-
ETY. of the. young man of today is a
distinct asset" Quite apart from the
moral aspects of the question of total
abstinence on the one hand and mod
crate or immoderate indulgence on
the other, it seems certain that sobRi-
ETY. for a young man at the outset Of
his career has a business value. Many
important industrial concerns will not
take into their employ man who ha-
bitually uses alcoholic stimulants
Some of our railroad companies have
carried still further the principle of
prohibitory legislation for their en-
ployees and have issued stringent
edicts against the use of cigarettes.
There are occupations in which
mans usefulness to his employer Is
not destroyed by occasional inebria-
ton. There are men who in the in
tervals between protracted "sprees"
do such wonderful work that their ex-
ccsses are condoned. But 1t remaina
true that a young man in search of
employment who goes to interview his
prospective superior officer with the
faint of liquor on his breath stands
very little chance of securing any po-
sition worth while, in competition
with another applicant who has in
his favor "the asset of sobriety."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-05-05

to third more Freshness thar was recorded In
1909. Ir fact, VIC st'ok for Banner yesr.
But it is with t1sn North Atlantic trade that
the prognostcatof6 mostly concern themselves.
So vast is the community drawn on by the
cruising steanfsEsIp that they would be as
sured of goodly PITS in almost any case. But
where would tAe Passengers come from to fill
the great exp1sss ships bound for northern Eu-
rope if Amertce were in the doldrums? The
sad sea waves answer "Where?" Considering
that the mirirsam saloon rate just now by
such vessels as the Lusitania and Mauretania
is $125, by tae aIronprinzessin Cecelie SILT so,
by the Adriatic and Kaiserin $112.50 and by
the Provence sos, it is not difficult to realize
that great deal of money is spent in ocean
fares alone
According to the steamship men the opt-
mists are to have their wish this year and their
cheerful yammerings will not be without foun-
dation. From present indications the big
ships will be going out well filled some weeks
before mid-May, when the huge hegira begins
to reach an acute stage. April, the "intermedi-
ate season." usually time to indicate how
later travel will be, bids fair this year to be an
unusually brisk month for outward Founders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-05-05
Christ Gently Comes.

Do not think of any preliminaries
To coming to Christ, but come, and
come at once. "Just as l am" is for
saints as well as sinners. Do not
think that you must prepare your
heart before you give 1t to God. He
wants it in the rough. 1t is his work
to prepare it. Christ is the purifier.
and the very first thing is to come to
him: or, rather, shall / say, to let
him come in. Behold, / stand at
the door and knock" Each one has
to open. A very little latch will keep
q door fast-a rusty lock will keep it
very fast. You must undo the fasten-
ings. It is not his way to force the
door. His coming is gentle and to an
open door. Does any self-will close
the entrance to this chief of ten thou
sand. the altogether Lovely One? Re
nounce it here and now, and tnen II
win be easy to believe and receive tne
fulfilment of the promise: VIII
come in to him and sup with him. ano
he with me."-Rev. w. e. Boaroman
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-05-05
Was Taking No Chances.


Once upon a time a fond mother
disapproved of her daughter marrying.
This was the more awkward because
the young lady had picked the young
man out Also he had wealth. And
the mother, who was widowed, had
not the wherewithal to furnish her
daughter with the variety of frocks
and things which her youthful heart
craved Il might not object to the
man so much" said the mother one
evening, ''if you would only let me
see him. But here is a man whom
have never set eyes on, and yet one
whom you insist on taking for hus-
band / don't understand such Sc
crecy!" The daughter replied: If
l ever introduced him you'd insist on
marrying him yourself"