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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
BOSTON STRIKE NOW
A TEST OF ENDURANC E

BOSTON. June 10.-The strike OF sew
eral thousand employees OF the Boston
Elevated railway for a minimum wage
and recognition Of their union settled
down today to a question of endurance A
partial resumption Of car service on the
elevated, tunnel. and surface lines was
made at sunrise, after a night free from
serious disturbance. In several instances
menacing crowds caused strike-breakers
to abandon the cars to which they had
been assigned Police guards were on
many cars.
Both sides profess to be confident of
the outcome Of the struggle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
DRINKING CUP LAW
PASSED IN KENTUCKY
(Ry Associated Press

LOUISVILLE. KY, June l0.-The
deadly public drinking cup closed it's
career in Kentucky at midnight last
night. the recently enacted statute pro-
hibiting it's use becon ing operative to-
day. The new law finds its way made
plain by public sentiment. which had
already accomplished the object in most
Of the cities. Railroads have carried
notices for several weeks, preparing
travellers for the change
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
u. S. COURT REVERSES
NEGRO K, OF P. DECISION

WASHINGTON, June 1O.-The supreme
court of the United States today set
aside the decree of the supreme court
of Georgia.. which enjoined negro men
from Incorporating a lodge in that state
under the name of Knights of Pythias.
Chief Justice White announced the opin.
ion. Justice Holmes announced dissent
ing opinion
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
Three Boys Drowned
q Alsoeiated res

TRAVERSE CITY. Mich. June 10
Clarence Cole. aged 2; Louis Cole. s.
and Edgar Scutt. S. were drowned yes
terday in Boardman lake. The three
boys were playing on a I Og boom. when
young Scutt fell into the deep water
Clarence Cole jumped in TO rescue him
but Immediately went TO the bottom
Louis Cole. hoping TO save his brother
also sprang into the water and went
down with the others. The bodies were
recovered
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
CUBAN REBELS FIRE ON
UNITED STATESMARLNE.S
americans Returned the VoHey and Suffered
No Loss---RebeLs Reiterated ard Number
of Fatalities, If Any, Is Unknown
American Camp Was Surprised and At
tackled at Night

SANTIAGO, Cuba, June 1O-A company of Unit
ed States Marines commanded by Capt Edward B.
Manwarng, engaged in guarding FL Cuero Mines was
attacked at o'clock this morning by insurgents who
were repulsed after considerable firing. There
casualties among the marines The insurgents loss is
unknown.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
FIRST COTTON BLOOM
is SEEN IN QUlTMAN

NNFWNItNI @~1N4F7N"N111
QUITMAN, Ga, June 10.-The first cot
ton bloom reported in Brooks county
made its appearance Ieveral days ago,
being brought in by w. J. Kirkland. SUI
perintendent on the Henry Turner farm.
Coincident with this promise for fine
crops, a rain of several days set in.
which has undoubtedly set the farmers
back materially in their work. The oats
have been seriously damaged, much of
the crop rotting in the field. Some of
the farmers have gathered all their oats,
but others had not gathered any when
the rain came.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
1uerta Troops Encamp
in New Headquarters

(By Associated Press.)
FEDERAL HEADQUARTERS, SAINTS
Rosalia. Mexico. June 1o.-The entirs
division of federal troops commanded
by General Huerta has moved into camp
here, though the outposts today are
within thirty miles of Bachimba Pass.
where the rebel forces of General Oroz-
CO are gathered. Government troops
have approached in scouting parties
less than seventy miles from the city OF
Chihuahua, the objective point of the
present federal campaign.
Twenty-Five bridges destroyed by the
rebels on their northward retreat ara
being repaired by 1000 workmen under
the directions Of the government and
the Mexican Central railroad is expect
ed to be in complete operation from
Torreon to this place, a distance OF
nearly 200 miles. within two days. The
bridges at Jiminez and Santa Rosalia
are expected TO be restored tomorrow.
Repair gangs are moving both north
and south with Santa ROsalia as
base.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
ROLLER IS
CAUSE OF WRANGLE
IN CONTEST HALL
Taft Men Claim There Is no
Such Thing-RooSeveIt Men
Say it Has Hit Themr and
They Know l
Resume of Work ,
of Big Steam Roller
CBy Associated Press.

, CHICAGO, June 10.-Worl1 of the
, Republican national committee on
, contests:
, Last week: Alabama, Is; Arkan-
, sas, Is; Florida. 12: Georgia, %.
, Total, y, all credited to Taft.
, Today: Arizona case. s delegates
, at large. postponed until Wednes-
, day.
, California case: Fourth district,
, 2 delegates, postponed until We'd
, nesday.
, Indiana delegation at large, 4
, votes, credited for Taft.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
MEXICAN REBELS AGREE
TO PROTECT AMERICANS
Manifesto Issued From 0roz-
co.'s Headquarters Promising
to Respect All Foreigners
rnr Assooiatad Press.N

dova, secretary general of the revoIu-
ton, and other officers Of General Oroz-
cos staff, announced today that they
were preparing a manifesto reiterating
that all foreigners, their property and
interest in the rebel zone viii be given
respectful consideration. Every posi-
BILE guarantee Of safety will be en-
forced, they declare.
All but four American women have
left the city and there are about Is
American men left, as the American
consul recently reiterated his advice TO
Americans to leave the troubled dis
tricts. A few English subjects remain
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11

Both the Kansas and North Dakota
delegations are strongly for Governor
Wilson as second choice, and the 80
votes of these two states can be count
ed upon as a part Of the Wilson
strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
TO HANDLE WOODS ELECTRIC.
Potomac Motor Car Company Obtains
Washington Agency.

Announcement is made today that the
Potomac Motor Car Company. 1913 III
street northwest, has secured the repre-
sentation in the National Capital of the
Woods electric line for the coming sea-
son.
The makers of this electric began con-
structing cars in 1891, having as their
object the supply of a car combining the
utmost possibilities for service and COM
fort with a minimum of necessary ex-
pense and attention for maintenance and
upkeep.
The method of controlling the move
ment of the car is by means of two con-
yeniently placed and easily moved levers
mounted on pillars at the left and direct
ly in front of the rear seat. The guiding
or steering lever is the longer of the two
The control of the electric current driving
the car is by means OF the shorter lever
which gives five speeds forward and re-
verse.
The mileage depends upon speed. condi-
tons of roads. winds, etc. Under normal
conditions on smooth. level roads. ii is
reasonable to expect from 60 to loo miles
per charge. One of the features of thes..
cars is the low cost OF maintenance The
tires used are the Woods Special, com
pound dual tread cushion tires, of a large
cross section. They are supplied only
on this make of car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
WEEKS AUTO EVENT
Triangular Deal Most Impor-
tant in Local Circles.
ELIMINATE ONE BRANCH
H. B. Leary Will Handle the Max
well Line for United
Motor.

One of the most important events of
the past week in local automobile cir
cleS was a triangular deal which was
contaminated late yesterday afternoon
by which the United Motor Washington
Company passed out of existence. IL. Il.
Leary. jr., took possession of the build
ing occupied for the past three years by
that company at 1871 l4th street north
west and the removal OF the Dupont
Garage Company. which occupied half
of that same building of the property at
1917 14th street northwest. which has
for the past two years been the sales
room of III. B. Leary.
In connection with the closing of the
local branch of the United States Motor
Company, John r. Thomas, who has been
manager since it was made a branch,
has been promoted TO be manager of the
Philadelphia branch and left last night
to assume the duties of his new posi-
ton tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Leary has closed Il contract with
the United States Motor Company to
handle the Maxwell line. in addition to
the Rambler and Mitchell lines. which he
at present represents. The firm name
will remain as at present, III. b. Leary,
jr.. taking the place of the United Motor
Washington COmDanN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Has Modern Place.

The new home of III. Il. Leary. ir., has
a frontage of 80 feet. running back 12o
feet to an alley. The interior of the
salesrOom will be entirely renovated and
reprinted. The first floor will be used
as a salesroom, in the rear of which is
large garage, electric elevator and
washStand for motor cars. On the second
floor. in the rear, will be located the serv-
ice department. while the executive Of
fees will be located in the front part The
service department is equipped with cleo
trically driven machinery and an air COM
pressOr. The stock room will be on the
first floor, near the elevator.
Mr.. Leary's sales staff will consist of
w. a. Ward. Whitney Leary. w. :.
Macdonald and Bert" Robertson, the
latter handling the Maxwell line, with
which he has been associated for the past
seven years. The service department
will be i'm charge of II. b. Dietrich. who
filled that position with the United Motor
Washington Company.
Mr.. Leary began his automobile career
as representative for the Bailey electric,
later taking on the Hudson agency, in
March, 1911 and opening salesroom at
1917 18th street northwest. where he has
been up TO the present time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Another member of the ''old guard of
automobile dealers in the National Capt.
tai will leave this week to become man
ager of the Philadelphia branch OF the
United States Motor Company. He is John
r. Thomas, more Familiarity known. as
Jack Thomas, who for several years
has been manager of the local branch of
that concern. Mr.. Thomas has been con-
nected with the automobile game in Wash
ington for several years past and since
mis- arrival i'm this city i'm 1898 has taken
an astive interest in all matters pertain
ing to the welfare of the automobile.
He received his first training in the
auto game when he became connected
with the Maxwell factory early in 1898 az
Tarrytown, \. Y. In December of that
year he came to Washington and OBJ
tanned the agency for the Maxwell line.
The firm name was Thomas & Heibert.
and the salesroom was located at 1919 l.
street northwest, with garage facilities
attached. Mr. Heibert retired and the
following year Mr.. Thomas took Guy Toll
man as a partner, the new firm name be
ing Thomas & Tolman. In 1907 Mr. Toll
man retired, but MIR. Thomas continued
as Maxwell representative until the
United States Motor Company established
its branch here at 1921 nth street north
west, in 1910. Mr.. Thomas was appoint
ed manager and the Columbia line was
added.
Mr.. Thomas has participated in every
motoring event of interest since he has
resided here and holds two important
records. He covered the distance be
tween Richmond and Washington a few
years ago in seven hours and ten min
uteS, and while other attempts have been
made TO lower il the record still stands.
He was the first motorist to cover
the distance between Washington and
Boston, which he did in twenty-four
hours. Both of these records We're made
in, Mos II &c mo iNpf N
Automobile Club of Washington. the Ma
tional Press Club, the University Club
and the Columbia Country Club. As an
evidence of the esteem in which he was
held by the employees Of the United Mo-
tor Washington Company, he was pre-
scented with d handsome watch. with fob
attached. last week on learning of his
promotion to his new position. In accept
ing his new position he carries with him
the best wishes of the motorists of
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

OF main highways by act of the last leg
islature> provision must be made for
maintaining during the next two years
the roads already rebuilt or repaired but
assuming the bond issue for construction
will be ratified. the state will then be in
position to make good sized appro-
prfations for construction of highways
unde.' the state aid plan and to provide
townships.
Highway legislation bids fair to occupy
much attention In the coming session OF
the legislature, the experimental Pc
Rod of road making is practically ended
and the demand for good roads is state
wide. 1t is no longer confined to those
localities near cities which have large
suburban populations. but comes also
from agricultural communities, where the
advantages of first-class highways reach
ing county towns and market towns are
now recognized.
On the next legislature will depend the
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cial brother in the east In this manner
some of the best ideas, methods ana plans
for organization that have helped mate
rally to populariZe Cadillac policy ana
to maintain this car in an enviable po-
sition before the public have been re-
vealed and adopted.
Much Gloom in Town.
The continuous rain of the past week
had a dampening effect on the automobile
business in Washington, consequently
demonstra tons and sales were few and
far between.
A Franklin Improvement.
has just announced that ali of it's
six-cylinder cars will have the EntZ cleo
trio starter and lighting system as stand
ard equipment. This system is unique in
that it does not add single extra lever
or button for the driver to operate. The
motor is started by simply turning on the
regular switch and stopped by turning
, ture in the automatic cut-in, which alb
solutely prevents ''stalling' or "chok-
ing the motor. When the motor is
| brought down to very low speed and
would ordinarily be stopped or "choked'
by the inexperienced ineXpert driver.
| the starter automatically engages and
keeps the motor running so that just
as long the switch is on the motor
cannot be killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
PREPARING ROAD ESTIMATES.
Pennsylvania Legislature Compiling
State HIGHWAY Statistics.

HARRISBURG. Pa. December 7.-Esti-
mates are now being made for the in
formation OF the legislature in making
up the appropriation for maintenance of
the state highway department for the two
years commencing June 80. 1913. If the
proposed -million-doliar bond issue
for the construction of highways on the
definite program laid down in the act of
1911 Is approved by the people the state
will be in a position to be liberal in re-
gard to highway construction and main
tenance aside from the main highway
building system.
AZ the state Is committed toIa system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Mitchell Exhibit Abroad.

| When the famous Paris automobile salon
opened yesterday in the Grand Palais a
number of we'll known American cars
were found among the exhibits. Prac-
| tically all of these will belong in our mod
erate-price class and they are expected to
hold their own, even when staged side
by side with the aristocrats of European
manufacture.
! One of the largest, if not the largest,
American exhibit at the Paris salon is
that of the Mitchell. This company is
now strongly established in the English
and European markets and maintains
branches in both London and Paris All
three of the 1913 Mitchell models. the
six sixty, six fifty and the -four
forty mounting several different types
of bodies. are being shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Lands Second Place.

Irving c. Barber, who has become quite
distinguished since he began his career
as an automobile racing driver, won sec
ond place in the five-mile event last week
at the Richmond automobile races, held
| under the auspices of the Automobile
Club of Richmond. He was beaten out
by the small margin of three seconds
by Joe Nikrent in the Case bullet" The
race was a spirited one and the fact that
he made such splendid showing against
/ a professional driver is worthy Of men,
ton. The race was for the Florcheim
! trophy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Appointed Supervisor.

Announcement is made of the appoint
ment of Henry NJ. Duncan as supervisor
of the eastern district of the United
States Motor Company in place of w. +.
Smith, resigned Mr.. Duncan was former
ly general manager of the Westchester
Appliance Company of New York. He
will have charge of the following selling
companies: United Motor Atlanta Com
pany, United Motor Syracuse Company,
United Motor Washington Company.
United Motor Pittsburgh Company and
the Keystone Automobile Company of
Pittsburgh. In addition to the super
will act as manager of the United Motor
Philadelphia Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
RACING STARS DESERVING.
Many Speed Kings Now Entering
Commercial Pursuits.

Motor racing may or may not be losing
favor. but the fact remains that many OF
the one-time stars are abandoning the
breakneck speed of track and road con-
tests for safeT-n not more remunerative
commercial pursuits
Word has just reached here that Harry
Grant, famous as the winner of the Van
derbilt cup two years in succession, has
Joined the staff of the JacksOns Boston
branch.
THE advantage of the racing driver
who goes into the selling end" said a
local dealer, yesterday. lis that he is a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

thorough technical man. He understands
u car throughout. and his suggestions to
the factory in regard to mechanical
features are frequently very good; and
as frequently adopted. Chevrolet is now
building a car of his own: Harroun is
connected with a motor car factory as an
expert engineer; Joe Tracy has quit rae
ing to tell manufacturers how to build
cars, and so on.
1T may not. however. be Grants in
tentiOn to quit racing for good and
suppose if the Jackson We're to enter any
of the big contests while he is connected
with it he would be selected to drive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
1913 Michigan Delivery.

A 1913 five-passenger Michigan touring
car was delivered last week to Milton
Hopfenmaier. The car is finished in gol-
den brown, upholstered in Spanish brown
leather, equipped with electric lights,
electric self-starter and foot warmers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Everitt Purchasers.

Recent purchasers of E.veritt cars are
Representative Frank W. Mondel1 Of
Wyoming, an Everitt 10 five-passen-
ger touring car. and Admiral John NJ.
HaWley, car of the same model a
Flanders six has also been ordered by
w. l.. Medholdt. 1t will be the first of
the 1913 models. being n five-passenger,
4O-horsepoWer touring car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Joins Mahin Company.

David Minard Shaw. formerly of the
McManus Company, Detroit. has Joined
the Mahin Advertising Company of Chi
cago, and will specialize in giving Serv-
ice to the automobile advertisers that
this compny now has. AS Mr.. Shaw has
had long years of experience in this par
ticular line Of work. it fits in we'll in his
new work with the Mahin Advertising
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Studebaker Delivery.

Lieut.. BreretOn. L. S. \. Aviation Corps,
is the latest purchaser of a Studebaker
90 roadster, delivery being made yes
terday. 1t will be shipped to San Diego,
Cal, where the purchaser will devote
his spare moments to motoring, when
not flying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
New Hudson Agency.

w. +. Huntsberry has been appointed
agent for the Hudson line at Winches.
ter. Va. He spent a few days in Wash.
ingtOn last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Stevens-Duryea Racer.

A large gray StevensDuryea car has
just made its appearance in town. it hav-
ing been shipped from New York by
George Edward Cook to Parker Cook of
this city. The machine is a pretty as
we'll as a novel one. The wheel base is
IA inches, and carries only two passen-
CONTINUED on Seventh Pagc)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Cverheating of Cylinder.

When a cylinder begins to overhead.
either from lack Of sufficient lubri-
eating oil or from any other cause,
it generally makes its condition known
by a scraping, grating noise the dry
metals rub against each other at each
stroke of the piston. A car will at once
show loss of power under such circum-
stances and no time should be lost in
making an investigation of the cause of
the trouble. If the engine is kept run
ming unattended to it will surely result in
scoring the cylinder wall and the piston is
practically certain to seize.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Tighten Up Nuts.

Tighten up nuts carefully in order to
avoid overstraining the thread. If small
nuts are frightened up with a big
wrench the screw is frequently sheared
clean off. A five-inch wrench is quite
large enough to tighten up a half-inch
bolt or nut For larger nuts add one
inch of leverage to every one-eighth inch
increase in the diameter of the bolt or
nut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Empire Manager Here.

Hoover HoltOn, sales manager of the
Empire Automobile Company of Indian
apolis, is spending few days in Wash
ington in the interest OF his company.
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