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The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Indifference to Details
Mars Pleasure Tours

Motoring unquestionably makes man
lazier than he is by nature. An Eng
lish writer finds that the universal hap-
1t of motoring everywhere among the
better class of his countrywom Is
making them languid and destroying
the custom of walking for which they
have hitherto been famous and through
which they have kept their admirable
waist line in check. Tht same criti-
cism may justly be made of our OWL
women.
A very concrete example of the lazi-
ness Of our motoring woman Is shown
in the case Of lady who recently en-
tered the New York headquarters Of
the Touring Club Of America, and an
nounced she was going to Europe. She
desired all the information necessary
and upoL being turned over to the for
eign department said she would not
stop then but would send her chauf.
feur in the following day for the de-
tails.
I'm going to Europe for pleasure"
she said, ''and l want him fully in
structed. i really can not bother read
ing about the things we have to do"
As may easily be imagined the chaut-
feur paid little attention to the details
which he should have made note CT
and as a consequence the LADY who
went abroad for pleasure had, like all
the rest OF her category, a much great
er proportion of trouble than pleasure,
all through her own indifference and
carelessress in preparing for the trip.
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Automobile Business
Not One of Seasons

That the automobile business has
ceased to be one Of seasons, was amply
demonstrated by the Willys-Overland
Company during the past week. In
trainload of Overland cars billed to
Western dealers were both models 50
and So the former representing the last
of what has been known as the 1912
car, and the latter being the improved
model for the forthcoming season
This combined shipment of the old
and new models was also a remarkable
demonstration of factory system and
efficiency-there being no let up in pro-
duction between the two models.
This sets new standard in motor
car making" says President John N.
WHY'S" 1t Is something we have been
aiming for, for some time. In the past
the summer months have, in general,
been listless ones for the industry's
plants have generally shut down be-
tween seasons. 1t has seemed to be
imperative in the past to close the fac
tory for the changing OF models. stock
taking, ETC., but have always felt that
this was unnecessary. 1t meant the
loss of time and loss in production for
the organization, and a loss of money
to the men on the pay roll. With our
near-perfect factory and distributing
facilities I believe all this has at last
been overcome all of which means a
better car and more Of them"
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Sudden Locking of
Brakes Harmful

Putting on the brakes of an automo-
bile is a very simple and easy opera
oh tbrna anu yg Ir,vars appears te 'ao ann,S ohy Two
properly. Stopping car without ap-
plying enough pressure on the brakes
to lock the wheels is the most efficient
braking method -
rake tests have proved conclusively
that locking the wheels is not enough;
the brake must do more. When the
wheels are locked the tires slide over
the surface. A small portion of the
tread becomes smooth and the adhesion
between the tire and the street sur
shorter stops can be made by releasing
the wheels when they begin to skid
and Immediately tightening the brakes
again, bringing a new portion of the
tread into use. In addition to reducing
the efficiency of your brakes. the sud
den locking of the wheels and holding
the tire in a fixed position against the
road surface wears away tire treads
rapidly and increases tire expense.
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
DTOMOB|LE GLASS
IN UNIVERSITY IS
| COAST INNOVATION
Eo Well-Known Dealers
Selected as Professors
in Science.

he automobile has invited the realms
higher education.
his does not mean that automobile
ling has taken the form of an inter-
legiate sport, nor does 1t mean that
college man and the coed have
In persuaded to neglect their educa-
hal duties by the motor car. But 1t
Is mean that one of the prominent
versities in California has been the
Il institution of its kind In the world
recognize the importance Of the au-
hobile and has shown its recognition
a most convincing manner.
When the university in question en-
upon it's college year next month a
partment Of automobiling will have
IN established, affiliated with the de-
rtment Of science. Two of the best
pwn automobile dealers in that sec
of the country, both of them col
te graduates, have been obtained as
pfessors of automobile science and
eration. While the department OF au-
tnobiling will be under the super
lion of the dean of the college of en-
heering, the two motor car dealers
b professors will practically follow
iique course mapped out by them
Ives and especially adapted to the
eds of the scientific student.
Women Can Attend.
While this course comes under. the
bad of scientific instruction and is
trely an engineering course, the ''co-
is" will not be barred from the class
b but rather encouraged to attend.
fomen are taking to the automobile
ore and more, and aside from the fact
lat credit in the motor car course will
of value when II comes time fo raigp
be mortgage on the coveted diploma,
pc study of the machines will be OF
feat interest.
The cars used in the course will be
the country, together with an cleo
Fic machlns Of great reputation. The
hstruction is to cover the various mod
Us of the three makes, the operation
f the parts and the science of driv-
hg. The electric will appeal especially
the co-eds. but they will also pe
liven opportunity to master the art OF
irving the gasolene cars.
Race Driver to Aid.
One of the professors said that Bert
bingley, the famous race driver, would
,e an instructor and would assist in
he work. He Is a mechanical expert
Is we'll AS one of the greatest racing
lrivers tAis country has eevr known
ina ne VIII De aDle TO give Valuable
assistance in the proposed college
course.
~-Everywhere the Importance of the
motor car is recognized and the time
s nedr at hand when the automobile
will be necessity instead of a luxury"
said the president of the college. II
eel that our course in automobiling
will not only be attractive, but will de-
ielop a general knowledge of automo-
piles in southern California that will
be a great factor in our commercial
The business manager of the institu-
ton says that modern education en-
braces everything that Is a means for
The end of the all-around development
of the man or woman and the knowl-
IN the shaping of all the powers of the
student
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Weak Automobile Horns
Easily Repaired

There is nothing so pardonable in, the
motorists as the habit of blowing his
bwn horn-at the proper time. Horns
that should blow and refuse to blow, it
Appears, can usually be made to blow
with a very little simple tinkerins.
About rs per cent of the horns which
IRE sent back to their makers as totally
hcapactated for further duty are fixed
with small screwdriver and a few
drops of oil.
AS amazing as 1t may seem in this
Mechanical age the majority of cleo
tric horns in need Of voice treatment
IRE suffering merely from rundown bat
teries. Lack of fabrication and short
Circuits are among the other commor.
f'diseases" Of the motor horn: The aver
age hired driver as we'll as the average
owner views a mechanical horn with
eve and mystery, often driving hun
dreds cf miles. endangering himself and
other users of the highway, with a horn
which needs only Ave minutes atten-
ton.
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Twelve Causes
Of Premature
Tire Failure

The want of proper air pressure.
The overload they are required
to carry.
The neglect Of bruises, cuts and
punctures.
The amount Of time which elapses
before they are placed in service.
The rasping wear Of skidding.
The bruises which result from
striking distractions too severely.
The number Of times and distances
they are run deflated.
The application of brakes with
puncturet rear tires.
The strain they must withstand
when turning corners at high speed.
The resistance they must overcome
when brakes are too severely ap-
piled.
The stress resulting from the
abrupt exertion Of excessive engine
power.
Thes number" ana character or
natural elements which tend to de-
stroy their properties Of efficiency.
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Baby Motor Race
Planned for Elgin

Another feature has been added to the
annual Elgin road race meet, scheduled
for August 80 and 81. under the auspices
of the Chicago Automobile Club and the
Elgin Automobile Road Race Associa-
ton. 1t is to bbe baby car" event
for machines with motors having less
than 23O cubic inches piston displace-
ment. 1t is the first time in the history
of the annual speed carnival on this
course that such an event has been run.
The race will be approximately ninety
six miles in length, the little fellows
having to cover twelve LAPS of the
course. Tne first prize will be $500 in
cash to the winner and 500 will go to
the second best.
Already four entries have been as
shoffs-the Flanders pair to be piloted
by Bob" Evans and Jack Tower.
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Several Carloads of 1913 Overlands
Will Arrive in Town Next Week

But we doubt that these will supply the demand that has
the started this statement
the demand made
owned had
demand additional
the substantial efficiency
of upkeep, the sales this will ahead those
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Foreign Rules Bar
American Machines

Foreign motoring bodies show a
marked tendency toward framing rules
which will eliminate American con-
testants The latest resort of European
manufacturers has been a formula which
makes a killing deduction for light
weight enabling the foreign built cars
to win, even though they finish in the
Tuck.
This rule was in the recent South At
bach cup. in which a Studebaker 30
and three other American ma chimes OPP
posed various foreign cars. The Stude-
baker, driven by Richie beat all the
other American cars handily and fin-
ished we'll in the lead until the judges
called the formula into action, placing
one of the English cars few seconds
to the good.
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Strain Oil.

Despite the fact that practically all
modern engine fabrication systems
are equipped with strainers. 1t is inn
portant that the oil be strained before
being put into the main reservoir.
When this precaution is taken invari-
ably IT will be found that the length
of time claspinR before the pump be-
comes clogged will be materially in.
creased,
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
Adjusting Wheels.

The front wheels OF an automobile
should not be adjusted so loosely that
they are allowed to wobble. Neither
should nuts be screwed up SO tightly
that there is an excess amount of frtc-
tion caused by the pressure created.
When the wheels begin to give signs
of play 1t is time that the required ad-
justment be made.
The Washington times., 1912-08-10
BOillot Nav Drive.

Robert ]. Collier is negotiating with
Georges Boillot, winner OF the French
he used in that event and drive it in the
ElSin road race this month.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-13
BUYERS TO SOUTH
FOR COTTON GRAIN BAGS
Farmers Union Determined to Find Substitute
for High Priced Jute Bags and Represent
atives Will Start South Tomorrow

The state executive board of the
Farmers Union held a meeting in
Pullman this week which was attend
ed by State President Grow, State
Secretary and Treasurer Cross, Louis
Delivuk of Quincy. H. j. Herman of
Genesee, Idaho, A. McCurtain OF
Davenport and P. w. Cox of Colfax
After the accounts had been audited
and the usual routine business
transacted the grain sack question
was taken up and it was decided to
send President Crow and P. w. Cox
to the southern states to negotiate
for the purchase of cotton sacks to
be handled through the Tri-State
Terminal Warehouse Co. They will
start tomorrow and go directly to
Union City, Ca, where National
President Barrett will join them and
go with them to the southern bag
factories.
President Crow and P. W. Cox on
Tuesday sent the following telegram
to the state convention Of the Farm
ers Union in session at Raleigh, n. c.
1.-THE Washington State Union
sends greetings to the North Caro-
lima State Union. We will start for
Union City, Ca, and south December
IA to buy 10000, 900 cotton grain
bags"
The Union means business on this
question and proposes to fight the
jute sack combine to finish. While
in the south Grow and Cross will also
make a careful study of the posi-
bility of opening up a market for
grain with the flour mills of that
section.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-13
Professor K. c. Sampson Killed b.. Train

An accident which greatly shocked
the people of Pullman and of the
college occurred at 1890 O'Clock yes
terday morning when r. C. Sampson
instructor in metallurgy at the w.
. u was struck by the incoming
tennessee passenger train and instant
~ Killed. The accident occurred near
'he skating rink. Professor Samp-
son being struck while on the cross.
ing between the skating rink and
the water tank on the Northern Pa
CHIC line. He had just come from
the mining building and was taking
the railroad track as a short wav m
town when he was struck from the
rear by the engine.
AS ~ customary, the engine on the
Denesee branch was backing in to the
depot, it having been turned around
on the ~" tracks east of town
whether Of not the engineer saw
professor Sampson walking on the
track ahead of the train is not
known. Stories to the effect that
the whistle was blown repeatedly he
iore the engine struck the man have
Deen circulated, while it has also
heen told that the whistle was not
blown until the accident had hap
pened. Another story that has gone
the rounds is that the engineer saw
Professor Sampson on the track, but
did not blow the whistle because the
professor looked around several
times before he was struck, while
stlll fourth report is that neither
the fireman nor the engineer saw the
unfortunate man, owing to the fact
that the engine was backing around
a curve in the track.
Professor Sampson was struck nv
the engine just above the point
where the wagon road crosses the
track. The body was caught under
the tender and dragged for nearly
80 yards before the train was
brought TO standstill, being par
tally dismembered and terribly man
gled. 1t was necessary to back the
train in order 10 rescue the remains
which were taken to Kim balPs
undertaking parlors to await an in
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-13

open meeting followed, which was
attended by the delegates of the
Federated Commercial Clubs of the
county. State President Crow pre-
sided. Professor A. w Taylor gave
very interesting talk on Farm
Economics" deyoting special atten-
ton to the marketing problem. j.
L. Dumas discussed Rural Schools
and VIM. Lippitt explained the pur-
pose of the Federation of CONNER
cial Clubs and urged that the Farm
ers Union attend the meetings and
cooperate in the work. Short ad-
dresses were made by G.. B. Kegley,
J. A. Perkins, c. l.. Chamberlin and
others. and the good roads question
was discussed at length, the sentf-
ment being strongly against the con-
struction of the proposed state high
ways President Crow aroused much
applause when he declared that If
the enthusiasts forced the appropri-
alton for the building of automobile
roads through the legislature the
farmers would invoke the referen-
DUN and kill it.
A resolution was offered endors-
ing the plan of having this state join
with Idaho in the purchase of the
lewiston Charleston bridge, but after
some discussion the resolution was
defeated. The sentiment was very
favorable to the plan, but most OF
the delegates thought 1t best to in
vestigate the project before going on
record in favor of it.
Tuesday evening and all day
Wednesday the convention was In
executive session. Many matters of
Importance to the farm ers we're dis
cussed and particular attention was
given to the subject of the legislation
for which the Union will work at the
coming session Of the legislature.
Resolutions were adopted urging the
Whitman county representatives to
oppose the election of Howard Tay-
lor as speaker OF the house, and re-
questing the legislature to make an
CONTINUED on lass pAss)
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-13
PULLMAN HIGH STUDENTS
WIN HONORS FOR SCHOOL
Stock Judging Team Carried Off Lions Share
of Prizes in the Contest at the Stock
Show at Lewiston

Last Friday evening the domestic
science class of Junior girls gave
tour-course dinner to the football
boys at the home of Elizabeth
Weeks. During the dinner the girls
gave rousing yell for the cham
pions. Coach Hinderman, Captain
"Livy" and the members of the team
who graduate this year gave
speeches. Music and games con-
cluded the evenings entertainment
Those present were the Misses An.
derson, Quarels, Babcock, Cannon,
Emmerson. Nye, Weeks, Edythe,
Woodruff, Dyers and Meeks; and the
Messrs. Hinderman, Livingston,
Glover, Martini, Henshaw, Hinchliff,
Henry, Moss, Hamilton, Collyer,
Walters and Weeks.
Sometime ago a meeting of the
football squad was called and next
years captain was elected. Art
Henry received the honor and it re-
mains to him to handle next years
team. Ex-Captain Livingston has
already played four years and is now
barred from future games.
Many of the high school students
attended the Curtis lecture Monday
evening and a discussion of the pic
lures was taken up in the English
department Tuesday.
Encouraged by Saturdays success
in Judging at the Hog Show, eight
members of the class in agriculture
went to Lewiston, Idaho, to enter the
contest at that place. They succeed
I'd in, returning to Pullman with a
large part of the prize money. Their
winnings were as follows:
Eric Egge. $50 and pure bred
registered hog valued at $50.
Robert Moss, SIS.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-13

quest by the coroner. The Herald
went to press too early to learn the
result of the inquest, but at press
time 1t seemed probable that the
evidence would be conflicting as to
the responsibility for the accident.
II is known that Professor Samp-
son was afflicted with deafness and
this, in view OF the fact that the bell
on the Genesee engine is rung con-
stantly while the engine is backing
INTO town. may relieve the railroad
company of responsibility for the
death. 1t is known, however, that
the trains on the branch line run
slowly while in the city limits, es-
pecially when the engine is backing,
and so it seems improbable that the
engineer or the fireman could have
failed to see person walking on the
track if either of them were watch
ing. Had they seen Professor Samp-
son II seems certain that they would
have stopped the train before the
body had been dragged so yards
after it was struck. 1t is expected
at this time that the coroner will 20
into the question of the RESPONSE
bility fully when the inquest is held.
All classes at the college were dis
missed for the remainder of the day
when news of the accident reached
the president. The varsity ball,
which was to have been held to-
night, has been postponed till after
the holidays.
Professor Sampson was serving
his second year as instructor in the
mining departm ent of the college
and had become very we'll known
among the faculty, students and the
townspeople. He was was about 80
years of age and was unmarried.
His parents were at once notified of
his death, but they had not been
heard from late last evening.
They live in Medford, Mass, and
1t is not yet known whether the re-
mains will be shipped east or will be
buried here
i Later The coroner's verdict,
failed to place the responsibility
for the accident
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-13
COUNTY
COMMERCIAL CLUBS
Met i'm Pullman Last Tuesday and
Enjoyed Chicken Dinner at
Palace Hotel

The Federated Commercial Clubs
of Whitman county held regular
quarterly meeting in Pullman last
Tuesday. The following delegates
from outside towns were present ::
VIM. Lippitt, Chas. r. Larue, J. \.
Perkins, DR.. Tiff, w A. Nelson, Ray
w. Walter and II. w. Goff Of Col
fax; r. j. Clark of Rosalia, Ralph
Comegys of Thornton and Geo. n.
Lamphere ST., of Palouse j. NJ.
Reid and w. G. Jarron were also
present as representatives of Inc
Farmers Union. The delegates We're
entertained at a chicken dinner
served at the Palace hotel at noon,
which was also attended by a num-
Der of the business men of Pullman.
After the dinner, o. l.. Waller
made a short address of welcome,
to which VIM. Lippitt of Colfax,
president of the Federated Clubs, re-
sponded. In his rem arks Mr.. Lip
pitt com mented on the fact that
the fundamental purpose of the fed
GRAFTON, to bring the several towns OF
the county closer together and get
them to work in harmony instead Of
at cross purposes, was being accom-
plished, and that much good work
had already been done.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read by Secretary Larue.
The committee appointed to try to
secure lower freight rates to
eastern points on grain and fruit
recommended that the state public
service commission be asked to sup
ply the necessary data to determine
whether or not the present rates are
too high and to what extent they
could be reduced, IL too high.
]. L. Dumas, manager OF the Whit
man county exhibit at the Spokane
Interstate Fair and the County Fair
at Colfax, reported that the expenses
of gathering and installing the ex-
hibits had been $327.77, and that
prizes to the amount OF $287.50 had !
been won. The commercial organi-
cations had contributed several hum
dred dollars and the county commits
sioners had appropriated 5000 for
the exhibit, 80 that quite large sur
plus remains In the treasury. He
recommended that this be devoted to
the work of holding school fairs ia !
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-13

various sections of the county, aimed
to encourage the public school chill
dren in raising vegetables and max
ing domestic products. A motion
was passed authorizing the president
to appoint a committee of three To
investigate the plan suggested and
the following were named J. T..
Dumas of Pullman. Ralph Comegys
of Thornton and j. A. Perkins of
Colfax.
A number of short speeches were
made by delegates and then it was
announced that a delegation was
present from Charleston. composed OF
c. NJ. Evans, j. Il. Hoobler, r. A.
Foster and F. NJ. Hinckley. Mr.
Foster was called upon and stated
that the object of the delegation In
coming to Pullman was to try and
interest the commercial organiza-
tons of Whitman county in the pro-
ject of inducing the legislatures of
Washington and Idaho to make ap-
preparations for the joint purchase OF
the Observation-Disclosures toll bridge,
which he said could be bought at a
very reasonable price. He called at
tention to the fact that there lis not
a foot of railroad in Asotin county
and in order to get their products to
a railroad for shipment the farmers
and fruit growers had to haul 1t
across the bridge to Lewiston and
pay toll. C. M. Evans spoke along
the same line and expressed the hope
that the people of Whitman county
would assist them in securing an ap-
preparation from the legislature for
the purchase of the bridge.
1t was decided to accept the invita-
ton of Rosalia to hold the next meet
ing in that city next March, and then
the delegates adjourned to the open
meeting of the Farmers Union OF
Whitman county, which was being
held at the Christian church.