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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
PHOENIX RACE FAVORED
BY LICENSED DEALERS
Official Sanction Is Given Pro.
posed Contest from Los
Angeles to Arizona

The Licensed Automobile Dealers
association of Los Angeles gave its Of
fetal sanction Tuesday night so that its
members might enter any cars desired
in the Los Angeles-Phoenix race Mo-
vember 5.
The attitude of the association was
somewhat in doubt, as there is a clause
Der from contesting in race with un-
licensed cars within radius of seventy
miles of Los Angeles. But 1t was con-
clusively shown to the local associa-
tion that the Phoenix race was in no
sense a local affair. The sanction for
the Maricopa Automobile association of
Phoenix, and while the start of the race
is from Los Angeles, the finish is in
Phoenix. When any car makes the dis
tance of nearly 500 miles the driver will
know that he has been in a real con-
test.
The cars now officially entered with
checks for $3.50 accompanying the entry
as an evidence of good faith are the
AmpleX, Marathon, Kissel Kar, RAM
bier, Maxwell. Franklin and Apperson.
AS entries 40 IlOI ClOS0 uHlll OClOpSI q
there is plenty of time for more. and
it is confidently expected that there will
be more than twenty-five starters.
Two S. hats have already been bet
by Mr.. Bullard that the Pope-Hartford
will be in the race. 1t is certainty
that Carrigan Bros. will enter both the
Midland and Royal; Roger Stearns will
have the Ford and Velie, and among
the singles will certainly be the Ma
tional, "Black Bess," Davis, Thomas
Flyer, Great Western, Parry, Isotta,
Duro, Paterson, Corbin, Mercer, Knox,
Stearns, Elmore, Marmon and several
others yet to be heard from definitely.
This race means much to the motor
car interests of the southwest, and
should be considered not only as race
where $3500 in gold is hung up for the
main event and several side races at
the Phoenix fair grounds, but because
the car that can make the trip, though
not a winner, will be in favor with the
buying public, for it is a grind in
which only the best cars can make a
good showing. More entries will be re-
ceived this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
ASSERTS ROADS TO BAY
CITY ARE IN BAD SHAPE
Autoist Reports $50 Miles of the
Course in Poor Condition

1t is said the roads from Los Angeles
to San Francisco are bad. A month
ago they were in good condition, but
according to the latest man to come
over the coast road there are at least
150 miles between the two cities that
are in bad condition.
L. E. Doane, prosperous oil man OF
Bakersfield, and formerly a practicing
attorney of Los Angeles, made the trip
from San Francisco last week in a
Knox six-cylinder car. Three days
were consumed In the running time.
Aside from two punctures the trip was
made safely, but the going was bad.
The legal light was pleased with the
performance of his car, which was de-
livered last spring by Doerr- Brown Mo-
tor Car company. He says that he
would not want to trade it for new
model, as his car has now travelled over
5000 miles over California roads under
the most trying conditions, yet the up
keep has been light.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
NAL LTMAN HILL CLIMB
DIFFICULT FOR MACHINE
Midland Agents with Women from
Theater Give Car a
Try Out

If you never tried out a motor car
on Mailman hill you have missed one
of the best chances for a demonstra-
ton ever presented in the city. It's
no joy ride proposition, for ION the
high doesn't come in the schedule.
You are in luck to be able to make
it on the intermediate" in any make
of car.
Carrigan brothers essayed the feat
last week when Charlie Fuller, with a
bunch of live little women of the BAL
let of Life playing at the Orpheum,
did the stunt.
The Midland car is just coming into
it's own in this city, and it's ability to
turn many tricks, difficult with larger
cars. makes 1t a car that must ma
turally be in the public's eye, and it is
certain that there is no car on the
local market that can do better in hill
climbing contests. Mailman avenue
hill is FORTY per cent grade, and
traction is none of the best. Just try
it If you want to know how difficult
the feat is.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
NEW MANAGER SELECTED
FOR THE WHITE GARAGE

The White Garage of Los Angeles is
a corporate name that has long been
Identified with motor car interests, and
Stafford w. Bixby, the newly appoint
ed general manager, has grown up
with his firms business. At meet
ing of the directors the past week the
resignation of George r. Whitcomb as
general manager was accepted ana
Bixby appointed. Under his manage
ment number of changes VIII Dc
made in the conduct of the business.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
De PALMA EXCELS
HIS OLD RECORD
Fails TO Defeat George Robertson
But Wins 3 Out of g
= Events
BREAKS FORMER TRACK MARK
Drives Fiat Ten Miles, Making the
Distance in 9 Minutes
81 51-100 Seconds
FORMER TRACK MARK
(Associated PressJ

BRIGHTON BEACH, N. z, Aug. 13.
Although Ralph de Palma failed to
defeat George Robertson in match
race, he won three of the Inc events
carded by the Motor Racing association
and broke a track record, made by him
self last year.
In the third event of ten miles, De
| Palma, driving a Fiat, made the dis
tance in 9:31 :51-100, breaking his own
record of $3.50
In the last event, the one hour race,
Stanley Martin led from the start to
finish. In the twenty-third mile E. H.
Parker, driving Fiat, ran through the
inner fence and knocked down small
tree, but after few minutes resumed.
Ideal weather attracted 5000 persons
to witness the races. The feature was
match between Ralph de Palma and
George Robertson. Three pursuit races
limited to four cars each were an ad-
ditional attraction. Summary:
FALLS BEHIND RECORD
First event, one mile, time trial won by
Ralph de Palma Flat); time, I'm. 54s, n-ioo
second behind the track record made by him
self last year.
Second event, pursuit race three and one
quarter miles-Won by Frank Kulick P'ord);
time, 3m. 4-5s.
Third event. ten miles-won by Ralph de
Palma QTiat), E. II. Parker QTiat) second, ".
King Smith (NationaD third; time, 9nl. Lois.
Fourth event, ten miles-Won by John Ju-
hasse Is. P. o.. E. H. Sherwood CMoyer), sec
ond. Frank Kulick Ford) third; tine, ION.
40 5S-100s
Fifth event, pursuit race, ten rniies-Woo
by Spencer e. Wishart Is. P. o., Joe Taylor
| (Correja) second Bill Endicott (Cole 800 thirdi
| time, ION. q 87-100s.
| Sixth event, special match race-Wo1 by
George Robertson in two straight heats OF
three miles each; time, 2m. 4S 49-1oOs. De
| Palma I'm. A 10-100s.
Seventh event. ten-niile pursuit race-Louis
Disbrow CNationaD first, Leo Anderson tAdlo-
| land) second; time. $3.50 so.
Eighth event, five miles-Won by Ralph de
| Palma FiaD, L. Disbrow (NationaD second,
| Frank Kulick Qord) third; time Am. &c 60-lG0s.
| Ninth event one-hour race open to any
| that has ever competed in a 24-hour race--Won
by John Juhasse Is. P. o., Wally Owen
CRainier) second, NJ. P. Bats Is. p. % third
the winner covered 50 miles. This is a record.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
MATHES0N CARS TO ENTER
BRIGHTON BEACH CONTEST
Sales Manager Is Negotiating for
Celebrated Drivers

Matheson cars. which have taken a
prominent part In endurance runs, hill
climbs and track events this year, will
be seen in competition in the next
twenty -four-hour race to be held on
the Brighton Beach race track under
the auspices of the Motor Racing as
sociation of New York, September 1G
and II. In all probability two ears will
be entered, but the drivers have so
far not been nominated.
With the removal of the main sell
ing agency of the Matheson Motor Car
company from New York to the fac
tory at Wilkes-Barre, Pa, where G.
w. Matheson is in charge, the New
York line of Matheson cars at 18S6-SS
Broadway becomes a distributing
branch with George H. Duck in charge
as salesmanager and d. c. MacKay
as the: head of the accounting depart
ment Mr.. Duck is negotiating with
drivers of national renown to take
the helm of the Matheson racers in the
long track grind.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
AUTO EXCURSION
TO PUGET SOUND
Los AngeIan Motors from South
ern City Up Coast to
Northern Section
GOES FOUR THOUSAND MILES
Motorist Uses Big Touring Car,
and Wife and Son Accom-.
pany Him on Trip
GOES FOUR THOUSAND MILES

One Of the most interesting automo-
bile excursions on the Pacific coast Is
that between Los Angeles and the
Puget Sound country. 1t is complete
with the most beautiful and romantic
scenery in the United States and
abounds with interest at every point
OF the journey.
The latest automobile enthusiast to
make this trip is C. F. Perry of this
city, who has just returned from the
northern section. of the Pacific slope
after motoring close to 1000 miles. ac-
companied by his wife and little son.
In his new big touring car Mr.. Perry
and family set out to make the coast
line route all the way, into regions
where no automobile had as yet trav-
eled, and leisurely absorb all of the
natural beauties of Nature along that
picturesque route. His first leg of the
journey was, of course, over the coast
roads to San Francisco and thence
following the coast to Eureka and over
the mountains into the state of Oregon,
going via Aberdeen and then the side
run into Portland.
From Portland the journey was con-
tinued into Tacoma and thence to Sc
attle, where after few days rest the
route was resumed to Victoria and to
Vancouver, B. c., and returning the
same route to Seattle and back again
to Los Angeles.
Mr.. Perry is most enthusiastic over
the trip and the courtesy extended by
the natives in several places where he
would otherwise have had at least long
delays. For example, while among the
redwoods of Northern California he
came to an eight-foot redwood tree ly-
ing across his path and discovered
by some woodchoppers they hewed the
tree to permit the automobile to make
its way over and continue on its course.
Nothing so enthuseS Mr.. Perry over
his trip as the performance of his car.
The mileage from Los Angeles to Sc
attic Is 1872 miles over the most direct
route, but the road Travelled by Mr..
Perry made 1t many miles longer, so
that when he had returned to Los An
geles he had Travelled something like
1000 miles and in that distance the
sum total of all expenses incurred for
repairs was but $780, remarkable
showing, 1t must be admitted. The car
was equipped with Goodyear tires and
experienced no trouble with them, as in
the case of his car, although Mr.. Perry
states that the roads in some places
were simply Of the fearful order.
Mr.. Perry states that by automobile
and over the route Travelled by his car
Is the only way to see the country of
the Pacific coast, and he is determined
to make the same trip over next year
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
SIXTY-0NE CARS OF
AUTOS SHIPPED WEST
Seventy-Five Machines Are For
Los Angeles Agency

The largest shipment of any COM
mercial commodity was encompassed
within the past few days when the big
manufacturing plants of the E. r
and Flanders companies started train
for the coast consisting of siXty-one
cars, and the contents valued at $29l'-
600. In this shipment were 291 automo-
biles consigned from the factory at De-
troit to Chicago and Pacific coast
points. OF this number 120 cars went
to San Francisco and 75 to Los Angeles.
The length of the train drawn by two
of the largest locomotives of the Wa
bash railroad was nearly mile, and
the trainload of cars was just one days
output of the big plants of the EMF,
Flanders and atnliated companies.
The Lord Motor Car company, local
distributors of the EMF and Flan-
ders cars, is proud of the record, and
this firm Is to be congratulated.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
A. A. A. GRANTS REQUEST
OF CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB
EIgin Races to Be National Stock
Chassis Events

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-Chairman S. M
Butler of the contest board of the
American Automobile association has
officially informed the Chicago Motor
club that it's application to have the
road races at Elgin, ILL.,, on August 26
and 27 made national stock chassis
events has been granted and that the
contests will be the national road
championships of the year.
Following this announcement the
Motor club Immediately issued it's en-
try blanks and has sent them broad
cast through the land. Inquiries are
coming in from many factories for
these blanks, and there is every indi-
cation that the fields in all four of the
events will fill without a doubt. Two
national nominations already have
been made, while the Cole has tele-
phoned a pair. The Alec. Benz, Lo-
zier, Marmon, Falcar, Black Grow,
Halliday, Staver, Moon, Velie, Haynes
and Oldsmobile are on the list as al
most certainties.
The Motor club has received the de-
sign of the Elgin national trophy,
which is the prize in the big race the
second day, the event for cars under
600 cubic inches piston displacement.
1t is best described as a classic vase.
feet inches high above the pedes-
tai. It is a two-handled cup. the main
decorations being the laurel oak and
water leaves. This cup is designed to
take six wreaths with inscriptions and
two panels. one for the motor car
scene on the diverse side and on the
reverse side the main description of the
cup. On the neck of the cup is the
figure of Father Time. The trophy is
valued at $4500
The Chicago Motor club and the Ell
gin Automobile Road Race association
have decided to sell the seats at pop
nlar prices. They have formed a COM
bination with the property owners. so
that everyone who sees the races will
have to pay so cents. The grand stand
seats will be sold for 81 for each day;
box seats will be sold for $3.50 each,
while bleacher seats can be had for SO
cents. Parking spaces will be sold at
81 per car.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
CALIFORNIANS VISIT
COLUMBIAS' FACTORY

Recent visitors to the Columbia fac
tory include A. M. Young, Los Angeles
agent for the Columbia; ]. S. Conwell
OF the Maxwell Briscoe Los Angeles
company, and f. ]. Linz, manager of
the Maxwell -Briscoe Pacific company
of San Francisco; also B. e. Cohen,
agent at Portland, Ore, and 7. ]. Tib-
balls, agent at San Diego.
These men made a special trip to
Hartford to view the Columbia line for
1911. After a detailed tour of the fac
tory, and a minute examination of the
various Columbia models for next year,
the members of the party were most
enthusiastic both regarding the new
Columbia models and the excellent
prospect for increased business on the
Pacific coast during the coming season.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
AUTO RACE To Be
OPEN TO ANY CAR
Rumor Says Santa Monica Con-
test Will Admit All Classes
of Machines
DATE MAY BE POSTPONED
Dick Ferris May Be Named to
Take Charge of SChed-
uIed Events
DATE MAY BE POSTPONED

Six weeks ago The Herald automo-
bile editor declared for clean cut COM
petition in the proposed Santa Monica
race. The attempt to confine the race
to a few of the select by making 1t an
invitation race was such as could not
appeal to a high class sportsman any
where. 1t doesn't take a big bank roll
TO be clean cut in sporting matters,
for the man with the hickory shirt can
be Just as true n sportsman as the
man who wears his plug hat and kid
gloves. Snobbishness has no place
among American sports, and 1t is just
as we'll that some little minds who
would be dlctators remember 1t.
With their private life or individual
business matters we have nothing to
do, but when it comes to an event in
which the public Is interested we will
very emphatically say that we will not
stand for anything that Is not open
and square. Too many Of our national
sports and pastimes have been put in
bad repute by the dictatorial rulings OF
a small coterie who would be arbiters
of local morals and pleasures.
The agitation against a closed or
invitation race such as the Santa Mon
lea race has borne fruit, and there Is
n we'll defined rumor that the race
will be open to all cars, and that the
committee that had the race in charge
in the interests of a privileged few has
resigned. It is hinted that Dick Fer
ris will be asked to take charge of
the race. If the gentleman will con-
sent the public may be assured of a
race worth while. for this live wire is
a prime favorit- in the world of sports
manship and can put plenty of ginger
into any event he undertakes to pro-
mote.
AS the donor Of the big $1,000 trophy
for the Santa Monica race he certainly
should have his wishes respected as
to qualifications for the race.
It now looks as II the Apperson 'o9
and Stearns 'OS will be among the en-
trants. and also the other cars that
have desired to enter. but could not be-
cause of their n being members of
the Licensed Dealers association.
1t is understood that already two
firms have severed their connection
with the local association because the
bars have been let down. The papers
or public have no war with them, but
when events are contemplated which
must have public support, 1t is strictly
within the province of both press and
people to turn the spotlight of pub
licity on them.
Because of the contentious that have
arisen, and the fact that the race has
not really been officially sanctioned by
the A. A. A., 1t is more than possible
that the date for the race will be
postponed. If Mr.. Ferris will take
charge of the race a statement prob
ably Will come from him as to the new
dates in few days.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
NEW puaLIcITY SCHEME

The Randolph Motor Car company is
planning to launch novel publicity
scheme. One of the one-ton trucks Will
make a tour of the cities where big
conventions are to be held. 1t will be
In charge of an expert operator and will
carry n full camping outfit
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Warren Vance, vice president of the
Motor Car Import company, returned
yesterday from a business trip to the
factories he represents and says that
he is being followed by shipments of
both Isotta and Halliday cars Of the
1911 model.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Harry Lord, genial sales manager or
the Lord Motor Car company, leaves
Monday for an extended trip to New
York and to visit the factories of the
EMF and Flanders. Selling an av-
era oe of a car a. day of each of these
makes it is necessary to put the fac
tories in direct touch with the Los
Angeles trade.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-01-27
EAST sRAlNTHEE

Mrs. Eusebia Simonds Is visiting
friends in West Brookfield this week.
Hugh Thresher OF Mortified and Avery
one day last week.
Mrs. ]. w. Blanchard and daughter,
Miss Jessie, were at 7. w. Hayes in
Brookfield Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Palmer returned from
Brookfield Sunday here she had been
several days with her daughter, Mrs.
Will Garlic.
Misses Lille and Lena Raymond closed
very successful terms of school in this
ana the CIough districts last Friday and
have returned to their home In Wood
stock.
School in the Clough district closed
Friday, Jan. 81. Elmer Walker was per-
feet in attendance. Absent one day or
less, Hazel Lane, William Daniels,
Arthur Fullam and Roy Fletcher. Whole
number Of pupils, 10; average attendance,
1917. Lena ]. Raymond was teacher.
School in the Snowsville district closed
Friday, Jan. 81. Ruth Farnsworth, Ed
win Blanchard, Hazel, Robert and Evelyn
Ferguson had neither absent nor tardy
marks. Clement Dibbell was absent one
half day. Pupils enrolled, ID average at
tendance, 1872. Lille H. Raymond vas
teacher.
The school entertainment given by the
children OF this and the Clough districts
last Friday evening was success in every
way. Although 1t was a rainy evening,
the exercises were well attended. They
consisted Of Rotations, songs, dialogues
and tabeaux, which were well learned
and delivered, the dialogues by the little
ones being especially fine. The children
did themselves and teachers much credit,
and we learned from one dialogue given
that at pays to do thing WE'LL"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-01-27
rETh-

Foster Terry was in Woodstock the
first OF the. week on business.
Charles Fordham and Mrs. Alice
Thayerwere in Mortified last week.
Mrs. Frank WilIett of st. Adams came
Friday to visit her sister, Mrs. Frank
Bingham.
Lewis Raymore, who has been suffering
with erysipelas for several weeks, seems
TO be gaining.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raymore OF Ran
dolph Center spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Raymore.
Mrs. Elwin Martin was called to Mid
dlesex Saturday by the serious condition
OF her mother, Mrs. Mary Woodland, who
has suffered another shock.
Miss Jennie Cleveland went to Ran
dolph Center Thursday night and attend
ed teachers meeting held there Friday,
and returned home Saturday. While
there she was the guest of Miss Mabel
Smith.
The school taught by Miss Jennie
Cleveland closed Thursday. Whole num-
Der Of pupils enrolled, 10; averageattend-
ance, $3.50. Fern Fargo had no absent
marks during the term. Marguerite and
Esther Hutchinson we're absent but one
half day Abbie and Pauline Hutchinson
had no tardy marks.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-01-27
GRANVILLE

The dance Friday night was well at
tended and a good time reported.
Jesse Davis Of Stock bridge has gone
home ON an enforced vacation caused by
bad cut from the saw in Chase's mill
Jesse Crox ningshield, who has been
working in Rice's mill, left town rather
suddenly one night last week, owing ti5
for board.
School in South Hollow closed Jan. q.
Beatrice Kent, Frank Swan and Martin
Powers each received prize for perfect
lingtnn was teacher.
Bert Blanchard, who works il the
Chase mill, was called to his home in
GaysvilIe by the illness of one OF his chill
dren. II was reported later that the
child died Of diphtberia.
Perhaps some in this vicinity would be
interested to know that John Page Brown
OF Ludlow celebrated his Tooth birthday
in pleasant manner Jau. II at the home
OF relative, Mrs. Abbie Pinney.
An old resident of this town, Mrs.
Miranda Kezer, died Sunday, jan. %, at
the home OF her son, Horace Edison, IN
Warren. The funeral was held 10 this
town In the North Hollow school house
Tuesday at O'Clock.
Mrs. Matte Maynard came 3 short time
ago to visit her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Ford, but was called back TO White River
Junction by the illness OF her grandson,
Master Henry Phelps. He is better at
this writing, however.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-01-27
sRookFIELp

Miss Abbie Williams OF Northdeld Il
working for Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Lamson
Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Pride of NorthfeIc
we're guests Sunday Of Mr. and Mrs. J.
w. Yaw.
Rev. n. Q. Ward went to North Con.
cord Monday to stay till Saturday with
his family.
T. J. McCutcheon and William LegieE
OF NoFthfield were visitors Saturday at A.
L. Follansbee's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holden and
daughter, Miss Avis, we're in Barre Mon
day on business.
AT this writing DR.. Z. Z. Ellis has
been quite sick for two days, wholly con-
fined to the house.
The Mortified Grange Minstrels will
give an entertainment in Town ball the
evening of Feb. 3.
Several from this place attended the
Mystic Star Dramatic Co. play at North
Randolph Thursday evening.
The installation OF the officers OF the @.
A. r. and W. r. c. will occur Saturday
afternoon. Dinner will be served at
noon.
A. e. Sargent attended the Masonic
district meeting at Wells River last week,
also visited his son, Ernest Sargent, in
Woodsville n. II.
During the past year there were "a
births in town, eleven deaths, and nine
marriage certificates were issued from the
town clerks office.
Please remember the Farmers institute
to be held in Town hall, Friday afternoon
and evening. Come and help make the
meeting interesting.
Miss Florence NJ. Phelps comes from
Concord, n. H., this week to help take
care OF her uncle, A. L. Follansbee, who
remains seriously i'll.
George &. Mason went Friday to Ran
dolph to visit his son, e. H. Mason, also
his daug hter, Mrs. e. L. Willis, in Bethel
GiIead, returning home Monday.
Mrs. J. w. Blanchard and daughter,
Miss Jessie, and two sons, Edwin and
Azel, OF Fast Braintree were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. W. Hayes
The ladies OF the Woman's Relief corps
met last week Wednesday, made and tied
three bed puts for Mrs. James McDer-
ment, who has been confined to her bed
three years by serious illness.