Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-25
running unloaded, time of unloading and

running unloaded. time of unloading and
idle time.
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In addition to emptying the lubricator
and washing with kerosene 1t Is fire.
quently we'll to flush the sight feeds and
oil distributing pipes also.
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No little surprise was occasioned in
motoring circles last week when the an
nouncement was made that the Lozier
Motor Company had reached definite
decision not to enter In any racing events
during the season Of 1912. Lozier cars
have been prominent in all Of the great
road and track races Of the past FIVE
years, and cars Of this make have done
much to make racing history In this coun-
try. While a withdrawal of this COM
pany from active participation in con-
fact that several other concerns not here
tofore identified with racing are ready
to take the place Of some Of the builders
who have recently announced their with
drawal from long-distance speed con-
tests.
Announcement is made of the election
Of H. M. SHETLAND, as chairman Of the
board Of directors of the pioneer auto
mobile firm OF Wyckof, Church &
Partridge, Inc. Of New York. at q meet
ing held last week In that city. Mr..
SHETLAND brings with him the ripe ex-
perience of his close connection with the
automobile industry from Its inception, as
publisher Of the leading techn:cal ana
class papers covering the broad field OF
everything pertaining to motor car pro-
duction and distribution.
A. C. Bonkemeyer, representative for
the Overland and Marion cars at Green's
boro. N. c., passed through Washington
Wednesday en- route from the factories
at Indianapolis and Toledo to his home.
He expects to spend a few days next fall
to Canada.
Lamp builders are following in line with
the coming demand for small dash lamps,
and are producing miniature designs we'll
suited for Incorporation In the cowl or
scuttle dash.
The appointments are announced OF
W. F. Winkelman and l.. F. Johnson as
travelling sales representatives Of the
Alec. Mr.. Winkelman has served In
other capacities in the company, and
Mr.. johnson previously was associated
with several other leading manufacturers.
Ralph Milford has cut loose from all
manufacturers and entered the racing
game on his own account, having just
will pilot in the five-hundred1Fnile race
in Indianapolis, later in the Efgin. Fair
mount Park, Vanderbilt and Grand Prize
in their order.
W. F. Smith, eastern district SUPER
visor of the United States Motor Com
pany, visited the local branch of that
corporation last week. During his brief
stay he was the guest of John r.
Thomas, local manager. Mr.. Smith was
en- route from Atlanta, Ga, to his head
quarters in Philadelphia.
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The latest model in the automobile
industry is an armOred steel bank car,
which was delivered last week to a big
Philadelphia trust company. The car
is protected by a patented system of
electric alarms, and is practically i'm
mune from burglar or mob attack.
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From President Roy F. Britton of the
Automobile Club of st. Louis comes the
Information that all of the republican
members Of the Missouri delegation in
Congress have placed themselves upon
record as being in favor Of the A. A. A.
plan for securing federal aid. Missouri
all around supplies to Congress a
notable array Of good roads workers,
and these include members Of the two
leading parties. for 1t will be remem-
bered that Speaker Champ Clark is an
avowed advocate Of the Lincoln me-
mortal highway measure, which Is be-
ing put forward by Representative Bor-