The Washington herald., 1911-02-19

use of this material, ii is claimed, is that
in both mechanisms light weight with
maximum strength and reSilenCy. is de-
sired. 1t is well known among those IA
miliar with aeroplanes that certain kinds
of wood give a combination of the great
est strength with the least possible
weight, a quality sought by the con-
structors of these machines. The Frank
lin cars use wood in the chassis frame,
Il part which many manufacturers make
of steel. Second growth ash is the ma
terial used. Three laminatiOnS are glued
and fastened together with screws, Civ
ing d strength greater than that of steel
and also a greater reSilienCy. This type
OF frame is designed to absorb road
shock and is a factor in the light weight
of the car.
While the aerOplane does not have to
contend materially with road shocks, il
is subjected to considerable vibration
from its motor. These vibrations do not
affect the aeroplane as they would were
the parts of steel.
An air-cooled motor is another point
Of similarity. Many air men are using
this form OF motor, while the Franklin
Company has always used it. The elini-
nation of the water-cooling system
avoids extra weight.
Though the Marion factory disappoint-
ed me in not sending on my Marion cars
when they promised. ! feel that the show
has done me a great deal of good" said
J. H. Ebersole, local agent for the Ma
rion. I'VE had two cars on the floor all
" eek, and judging by the number of
inquiries l have had concerning the
Marion, the factory will have to increase
my allotment before the summer is over.
Our little Empire, the agency for which
have just closed. promises to be one
OF the hits of the season. The car is
designed by one of the best automobile
engineers, a man who has made repu-
tat;on at this line of work. 1t combines
the essential features of the high-priced
machines, while it sells for a moderate
price,
Our Cadillac stripped chassis has
proved a wonder in the way of pointing
out the inner workings of an automobile
engine" said ]. ". Stoddard yesterday.
I'VE have not only sold a number of
cars. but have as well lined up a num-
Der of good prospects. Rudy Jose will
have to work early and late next week to
keep all the appointments for demonstra-
tioas that he has booked. while George
Weaver will have no time TO lose If he
gives all the demonstrations he made ap-
pOiEtmentS 1Or WIN the bdker electric
A. Gary Carter, president of the Carter
Motor Corporation, predicted last night
that as a result of the show more cars
would be sold in Washington during the
next month than during any two months
of the last year. I'VE have had the best
of success with the Washington car"
said Mr. Carter. Not only have we sold
number of cars during the week, but
have interested a large number whom we
expect to have riding in Washington cars
during the next six months" ....
Ted Johnston, manager of the Buick
Motor Company, has taken orders for
so many Bucks some one told him yes
terday afternoon that he would have
paralysis If the show lasted another week.
well, am willing to take a chance on
it, he said. 1T is the first show l have
ever attended in Washington, but must
say that IL has been great"
Exhibit No. l. that of the Miller Bros.
Auto and Supply Company agent for the
Ford, Velie, and Owen cars, was crowded
all last week. while we did not sell so
very many cars. still we got a number
of fine prospects," said Claude Miller yes
terday. The show is more in the ma
ture OF an educational campaign than