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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25
ABBOTT STARTER
GETS ATTENTION
Bids Fair to RevOlutiOnize the
Field in Which 1t Has
Entered

The announcement of the Abbott
Detroit Line for 1913 is attracting wide
spread attention and an inspection OF
the new models shows that the manu-
facturers have not only kept in close
touch with the progress during the
past year and incorporated the latest
and best, but have taken an advance
step in deyising several new mechani-
cal features OF rather sensational
nature.
Perhaps the most interesting and
striking feature to an expert Is the
new self-coltained electric self-starter
with which all cars are equipped. For
several years II has been the asser-
ton OF the engineering force OF the
Abbott company that all selfstarters
heretofore devised, were wrong In prin-
ciple and therefore, could never ade-
quately meet the requirements de-
mandd OF such a device. Believing
their theory TO be a correct one, they
have after two years OF interchangeable
work and experiment, succeeded in
constructing q starter that bids fair to
entirely revolutionize this field. The
success and efficiency OF this new
starter, largely lies In it's simplicity.
1t Is nothing more or less than a
small electric motor mounted on the
engine base and connected to the
crank shaft by train OF gears. I'm
like other starters, it is not connected
In any way with the lighting, ignition
and other systems, but Is a complete
and separate unit In itself, as are
other aforementioned features. BY
this arrangement, the many troubles
arising from cross-wiring, complexity
and inaccessibility are avoided. The
starting operation is the simplest
thing imaginable. Instead OF throw
ing the gearshift and perhaps several
other levers, II is only necessary to
retard the spark lever on the steering
column and push button, by which
direct connection is had to the bat
terry through switch operated by the
button, and the engine at once re-
spends and Is ready for action.
AS soon as the starter has per
formed its function, all working parts
pertaining thereto stop automatically
The switch can only be operated when
the spark is fully retarded and the
lever assumes its proper running posi-
ton when released after the engine is
started. On account OF the simplicity
OF the starter, the most inexperienced
person will have no difficulty in keep
Ing it in perfect condition.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25
ENTHUSIASM AT
THE AUTO SHOWS
Abbott Manager Thinks There
Is the Old-Time Spirit
at 1913 Exhibits

That the automobile shows this win
ter are showing more OF the old-time
enthusiasm. Is the opinion OF Sales
Manager l.. b. Sanders. OF the Abbott
Motor company, who has just return
cd from attending the New York and
Philadelphia shows.
Il do not mean that the shows suf-
fered any decay or elimination In In
terest during the past few years." said
Mr. Sanders. but last year at some
OK the larger shows one could detect
a sort OF feeling afioat akin to indif-
ference, and some went so far with
intimate friends to venture the Ques-
ton whether the expense and sacri-
fee was really worth while. The
SHOWS having been held regularly for
twelve years, perhaps might have
seemed a little monotonous to some
whose interest evidently was none too
deep rooted, but the lively enthusiasm
manifested this season confirms the
fact that the automobile shows shall
continue an important annual event
for many years TO come. The value
and worth-whtieness OF the idea has
been successfully and favorably
thrashed out and the wisdom OF this
trade policy firmly established. How
having passed that crucial period, the
annual automobile shows takes on
new vim and spirit and everybody Is
joining in more heartily than any time
In the past TO insure the highest at
tainable success"
while any one attending the New
York show last winter might wonder
how more beautiful displays could be
arranged and what new improvements
In automobile construction We're possi-
BILE. years progress shows wondorfui
revelations. This is the primary OBJ
ject OF these shows. They dis
close I'm a more forcible way than
any other just what is transpiring
from year 20 year. Instead OF being q
place of senseless and valueless frivol.
i;y, the annual automobile show IL q
PLACE for thought and study. There
Is shown the latest and most advanced
ideas and one catches such a spirit or
enthusiasm that he feels that he has
gathered sufficient momentum to carry
| him through the entire year.
| 1T is truly an inspiring sight to
view the accomplishment OF the
trade and TO see the alertness OF every
concern to bring out the best and
stand in the foremost ranks OF auto
mobile builders. The New York show
rhowed wonderful advance In body de-
signing and In interior fixtures and
conveniences. Underhanging OF the
springs and frame construction was
also another notable feature, but
the almost universal installment
OF self-starters was by far the
object OF greatest importance.
While the makes OF stareers were
more numerous than the famous
l57 varieties, the honors seems to
! go 10 the electric starter of the single
INIT class Improved curtains, heater
dashboard fixtures. the general adop-
tion OF electric lighting systems. bet
ter methods OF fabrication and almost
countless other improvements showed
the accomplishments OF the year"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25
News and Comment of the Automobile World
WHO'S WHO IN AUTO CIRCLES

One OF the automobile companies
that has come TO the front through
capable management and keen bust.
ness foresight is the Willys-Overland
Co, OF Toledo. This car is being sold
In all sections OF the United States
and scores OF countries abroad. The
success OF the company. OF course, Is
due In no small degree TO the sales
agencies that honeycomb the land.
Walter w. Book, general manager and
secretary OF the Overland Motor Sales
Co, sells the Overland car In six coun-
ties In southeastern Michigan, includ-
ing Wayne. Ills agency sold 24S cars
In this district In 1912, including 1872
In Detroit which speaks we'll for the
said craftsmanship corps.
Mr. Book became identified with the
automobile field eight years ago when
the Fee Book Automobile Co. was or
ganized. Before that time he was an
auditor, which indicates that he can
make the books balance 30 far as sue
cessful auto salesmanship Is con-
cerned. He sees glowing prospects
for the Overland car this year. In
the paIt IL months, just closed, his
agency ordered 200 cars. This year
the number has been increased TO 300.
According TO Mr.. Book, the Overland
will penetrate many more unexplored
spots In his territory this year be-
cause he believes. as always does the
successful sales manager, that the
car he Is selling. Is the best ever man
ufactured.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25
BOB BURMAN TO
DRIVE KEETON
Has Signed Contract to Com
pete in the Sweepstakes
at Indianapolis

Bob" Burman, the speed king, viii
drive Keeton "6-4S" in. the In
dianapolis 500-mile race, having sign
ed his contract with Forrest NJ.
Keeton, president, and William G..
Houck. vice-president. OF the Keeton
Motor Co., Jan. IS, the closing day Of
the New York show. Burman came
on from San Diego Cal. to secure a
car for the great race and upon look
ing over the Keeton found the points
most desired by him and considered
most advisable for a rigorous contest,
embodied In the makeup OF this De-
troft creation.
Negotiations were started immedi-
ately but the speed king was wary
and first looked over a number OF
other cars at tho exhibition. consid-
ering several offers, al OF which were
fiattering. Again and again he re-
turned to the Keeton booth 10 ask
questions and finally said that he had
made up his mind. Burman Will 90
from New York to Detroit to arrange
Off his car, which he will personally
assemble from stock parts.
Burman believes. that lie will be
able 10 reduce the weight Of the car
to- 1000 pounds for the great strug-
gle for "A fortune and he believes that
II will be possible with the Ions
stroke motor employed in he Keeton
to bring the car up to speed OF 100
miles or more per hour. Burman has
driven the indianapolis speedway AT
los miles per hous.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25
OLD BULL DOG OF THE
ABBOTT is MISSING

Visitors to the Madison-sq. Garden
and Grand Central Palace automo-
bile show daily ask to be shown the
Abbott-Detroit Bulldog" This
stunt car, without a doubt the most
famous OF all the endurance cars
sent out In the past decade by
American automobile manufacturers
has gone into permanent retirement
after two years OF touring In every
weather condition, over every con.
ceiyable sort OF road and into
practically every corner of the NORTH
American continent
The officials OF the Abbott Motor
Co., OF Detroit. some months ago de
cided that the faithful old car hay
Ing completed practically one hun
dred thousand miles, had earned {
rest and assigned II to the custod,
OF one OF the big Abbott dealers. AL
though 1t was the center OF Interest
at both the 1911 and 1912 shows
the guards at the Grand Central
Palace and Madison-sq Garden have
TO inform the inquirers that the
Bulldog" is not on exhibition al
the shows this year.
job PrintinE Done Right. Time.
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25
Undeysiang Likened to a Football
PLAYER Who Runs Close to Ground

down and ever down Is the cry OF
the men who turn out the marvellous
lighting machines which win fame
for our big educational institutions
on the gridlron. The reason for all
this drilling and gruelling In near
to-earth' playing is that the coaches
we'll know that their men are less
apt TO upset. The same is true Of a
motor car such as our famous un-
derslung models The closer car
is TO the road, the less likely II is
to turn over and spill It's occupants;
the more easily and comfortably II
rides. In short. underslung con-
struction presents the best illustra-
tion OF practicability we have In the
automobile industry today"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25
Menasco Finds So Varieties Of
His Name in His Letter Files

Arrangement OF the alphabet in writing
to me. Some OF the names they get
look nothing at all like mine; others
come somewhere near II. One day re-
comfy. just for the novelty OF the
thing, I went over my letter file and
found no less than fifty-nine different
spellings OF the name "Menasco."
The trouble my correspondents
have in providing a name for me is
annoying at times, causing consider.
able inconvenience. or course, where
the mail Ia addressed TO me in care OF
the American Company. II usually
reaches me all right, but tremble TO
think OF the task set for postoffice en-
rloyes. where the factory address is
not given" u
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25

Fifty-seven varieties OF a manufac-
turer's product Is all very well, but
when a man has his name mutilated In
that number OF ways. II is time TO do
something, In the estimation OF ID. 9
Menasco. vice-president OF the Amer.
lean Motors Co, OF Indianapolis. who
IL visitor at the show. NJ. Menasco
was telling several Of his friends yes
terday something OF the troubles he
has with his name.
Il don't know<vhether it's because
I cannot write plainly or whether the
name IL such an unusual one, but the
various addresses on my mail are a
weird and wonderful collection" said
Mr.. Menasco. 1T seems to me that
my correspondents use every possible
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25

A unique method was employed
last night by vice-President ID. s.
Menasco. of the American Motors
Co., OF Indianapolis. Ind, to demon
strate the desirability OF underslung
construction In a motor car. Mr..
Menasco illustrated his point at the
Grand Central Palace show, as fol-
lows:
"The constant effort OF university
football coaches is TO get their men,
individually and collectively. to run
low. In runs and charges and bucks,
in offensive and defensive playing, IT
10 continually being pointed out to
the men that they offer less OF tar
get to the enemy IL they play close
TO the ground. Lower and lower.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25

uses each was especially fitted to per-
form; inventing special machinery
and otherwise simplifying the problem
OF manufacture.
A typical instance is found In the
brackets which support the running
board. Originally these We're castings
heavy and cumbersome. II was dis
covered that. by an ingenious use OF
dies, this part could be made as a
fcrging-a tremendously lighter and
stronger form OF construction. We
forged them for a season or so, when
II occurred to us that they might be
made complete, out OF sheet steel,
pressed TO shape. Dies for this pur-
pose were made and the result was
piece OF construction many times
stronger than the original, weighing
only a fraction Of either OF It's pre-
decessors, and still inexpensive to
shape when once the die-work for the
first set had been finished.
Had we been building but small
number OF cars. on the European prin-
ciple. we would still be furnishing
this part of casting; the first cost
OF the dies for forging or stamping
would have been too great on limi-
ted output But, when those dies
could turn out 100000 brackets, the
first cost could be lost sight Of In the
saving OF time and labor which the
dies brought about.
To trace the process Of evolution In
further detail would be voluminous.
Summarized, we are building now, at
price less than that paid for our
first cars, a Studebaker "35" that Ia
longer, bigger, lower, more powerful,
with larger wheels and tires, de-
mountable rims, six-passenger body,
four doors, a full-foating rear axle
and a positive. automatic electrical
starting and lighting device. to say
Dothing Of scores Of minor improve
ments. characteristic Of the trend OF
tie times.
And, instead OF one car-our entire
line Ave years ago-we are building
light "25," the other . six-cylinder
model
There is still another consideration
which has helped TO materially ad-
vance the prestige and class OF the
american car. There is the steady
development OF an intelligent corps
OF skilled automobile workmen. NO
longer can the European factories
claim an advantage In this respect.
pointing to our firms as OF mushroom
growth or helter-skelter methods. The
last five years OF this industry have
wooded out this element until II is
almost wholly eliminated, both In
shops and offices. In our organization
we have been struck lately with the
many points Of resemblance which the
automobile business Is developing to
our horse-drawn vehicle enterprise,
which has been In operation for over
sixty years.
The automobile show is commonly
considered a mart, where the public
gathers 10 compare cars. But II has
for the thoughtful man a much wider
signifcance-one that should interest
him whether or not he intends TO own
a new car In 1913. 1t Is an exhibition
Of triumphant. national progress.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25

know that on the streets one certain
ly sees great many more women
driving gasoline cars than even one
season back
The woman who is interested In
motoring will find at the big automo-
bile shows great many things
which will interest her.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25

Chicago: the American Bicycle Co. i;
the Thomas B. Jeffery Co. OF Keno
sha. and the Welch Co. OF Detroit
With all the cares and responsible
ties incidental To the management OF
the big Oldsmobile organization, Mr..
Hutchinson has created for himself an
enviable reputation as a golfer; these
facts point 10 moral-a busy man al
ways finds time to do things.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25

Dent neglect, in cold weather, to
use an anti.freezing solution which Is
suitable for your particular locality;
your radiator will freeze II you for
get.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25

II tires begin to show wear on one
side from running in ruts or other
canses. It's a good plan TO turn them
around; in that way the life Of the
tire may be prolonged"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-25

The automobile show Is commonly
considered a mart, where the public
gathers TO compare cars. But II has
for the thoughtful man a much wider
signifcance-one that should interest
him whether or not he intends to own
a new car In 1913. 1t is an exhibition
Of triumphant, national progress.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-01-03
History Of the Pine

The history Of the development Of
pipes is fascinating and forms IN i'm
portant part In the history Of censers.
It is believed that the pipe ante-dates
the use Of narcotic herbs. such as to-
bacco. although the Importance Of
smoke appears to have been chiefly, II
not wholly, due to It's supposed medi
cal properties. The offering Of In
cense made by the Aztecs to the
Spanish conquerors resembles In
many respects the familiar peace pipe
customs Of the American Indians,
and the pipes themselves are similar
to those found everywhere between
southern Mexico and Canada The
custom Of smoking probably did not
originate through the enjoyment OF
the taste Of the smoke. but arose in
connection with the development Of
the FIRE cult In which It had a sacred
significance.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-01-03
FLOWERS FOR THE C0RSAGE
Just Now the Somber Tones Are
Most Favored by Those Who
Lead the Seasons Fashions.

If you'd be quite in the mode this
winter you'll have an assortment of
the new big velvet flowers that, I'M
like the real live ones, can be steam
ed fresh when they seem to wilt.
The vogue for somber tones makes
a carefully chosen corsage bouquet
touch of particular Importance. To
be in good taste, the blossom must
always be in season.
Just now it's correct to wear
couple of tawny velvet chrysanthe.
NUNS, or a\bouquet of mountain ash
berries. Soon violets VIII form the
corsage bouquet, scented so naturally
that one who isn't very sharp will
take them for the really-truly kind.
The idea of matching the flowers
used to catch the stole with those in
troduced on the hat is also used, but
In this case the corsage bouquet
frankly declares itself artificial. A
water lily in black velvet, with white
satin lining and a CLEAN of gold in
the heart of the blossom. is one OK
the favorite devices in this connec-
ton. while for evening wear the same
flower is we'll to the fore, being used
to catch up the soft glistening folds
of the satin or velvet robe, while it
usually masquerades in metal tissue
trimmed with diamonds, as though a
shower of dewdrops had been shaken
lightly over the flowers.
A clump of two or three full blown
water lilies, with shower of close
shut pendant buds dropping from
them, makes a lovely decoration for
an evening toilet which relies more or
less for it's effects upon its lines.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-01-03
DESIGNS NOT YET SETTLED
Lines of Costumes, That Are Regular
in Paris, May Not Suit Women
of America.

There are all kinds of rumors as
to the new silhouette which one or
two of the leading houses on the
other side of the ocean are said to
be starting. The tight line round the
hips and knees of coats is yielding to
straight fullness. Some coats gather
at the waistline and so descend to the
knees, where they often form point
at the back The straight line Of the
Russian blouse is ousting the shaped
revers All this we owe to the Rus
sian dancers, but it remains to be
proved whether they will suit Amer
lean women.
These coats are carried out in satin,
crepe satin and crepe de chine, not in
heavy stuffs. The blouses have deep
pink sashes from waist to bust. Into
this crossing folds of tulle disappear
back and front The sleeves are long.
There is no collar band, which is re-
placed by a Medici collar, the neck
left bare, and very often a band Of
fur surrounds the collar very mar
row., the same on the wrist, with
three little tails falling over the hand
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-01-03
New Bracelet.

If you have an old-fashioned black
onyx arm band with pearls wear it..
1t is again fashionable.
A large band looks smaller below
a black bracelet, and one woman with
rather red hands wears an inch-wide
band of velvet around each wrist, for
which she has jeweled clasps, changed
to9patch her gowns.
Sometimes these velvet bracelets
are set with large diamond or pearl
buttons or pinned with cameo or a
seed pearl brooch.
A fashionable series Of bracelets
that can be had in French Jewelry is
made of thin hoops studded with col
ored stones. An emerald hoop, a dia-
mond. ruby and pearl one are worn
together.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-01-03

Anyhow, you're first-rate housekeep-
er. And really do think an awful lot
of you"
Mrs. Coffin stepped no farther in the
direction of the kitchen. Instead. she
strobe toward the rickety chair and
its occupant. Ryan grasped the pipe
with both hands.
You iserable-impudent-
began the lady. ...
why, Keziah, don't you want tor
He spoke as If the possibility Of re
fusal had never entered his mind. 81
cal'lated you'd be glad. You wouldn't
have to go away then, nor My soul
and body! some ones knockin' at the
door! And this dummed pipes fetched
loose!"
The last sentence was smothered
shrek. Keziah needed not Neither
did she heed the knock at the door.
Her hands were opening and closing
cnnvulsively.
BE gladl" she repeated. Glad to
marry a good-for-nothin sand-peep like
you! You sassy Get down off that
chair and out Of this house! Get down
this minute!"
81 can'tl This stovepipe's loose, |
tell you. Be reason'ble, Keziah. Do
don't you touch mel I'll fall II you
do. Please, Keziah!- o Lordy! l
knew It. Laviny!"
The door opened. On the threshold,
arms akimbo and lips set tight, stood
Lavinia Pepper. Her brothers knees
gave way; in their collapse they
struck the chair back the rickety leg
wabbled. Ryan grasped at the pipe to
save himself and. the next moment,
chair, sections Of stovepipe, and Mr..
Pepper disappeared with a mighty
crash behind the high-boy. A cloud Of
SCOT arose and obscured the view.
Keziah, too indignant even to laugh,
glared at the wreck. In the doorway
of the kitchen Grace Van Horne, ham,
mer In hand, leaned against the jamb.
her handkerchief at her mouth and
tearp in her eyes. Lavinia, majestic
and rigid, dominated the scene. From
behind the high-boy came coughs,
sneezes and emphatic calculations
Miss Pepper was the first to speak.
"Abishai Pepper" she commanded,
come out Of that this minute"
CTo BE CONTINUED.)
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-01-03
ChiIdren's Dresses.

The vogue for belted effects contin-
ues to be strong as it was this iall.
and Norfolk and Russian dresses are
shown in a variety of styles, says the
Dry Goods Economist. MILDLY dresses
and Peter Thompsons are also promi-
nent in the new lines. Vest effects.
reveres and yokes are being used to
great extent. The vogue for simple
tailor-made effects continues to be as
strong as ever. and elaborate trim
mings are seldom used, particularly in
the colored frocks.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-01-03

Keziah FASTENED to change the sub
iect.
How do you know" she observed.
but what my goin' to Boston may be
the best thing that ever happened to
me? You can't tell. No use despair
in, Annabel amt given up hope yet;
why should II Hey? Amt that some
body commit"
Her companion sprang to her feet
and ran to the window. Then she
broke into a smothered laugh.
why, it's Ryan Pepperl" she ex-
claimed. "He must be coming to see
You. Aunt KeZiah And he's got on
his very best Sunday clothes. Ora
ciousi must be going. didn't
know you expected callers"
Keziah dropped the tack hammer
and stood up.