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Evening journal., 1913-07-11


In an interview given ont yesterday
William >eoync president Of the DUPONT
Gun Club since its organization. and one
OF its most enthusiastic members and
indefatigable workers. he informed re
porter OF THE EvENlNe JOURNAL
that the present indications are that the
attendance at the Eastern Handicap 70
be held in Wilmington 1vXt week will
be the largest ever recorded in this event.
As ven know" said M Coyne. "we
broke all records when We put this shoot
on here i'm 1911 Then We had 2Ol en-
tries IN the main event. A comparison
of the attendance st the seven Eastern
Handicsps already heaid affords someln,
tercstme information;
1905 Philadelphia ,..,-.... .l0l Entries
1907 Boston ...,-,..,e- 10 Entries
100S Boston ...........4 l"l Entries
1909 Buffalo ..........l 80 ERtrics
1910 Philadelphia ....,...,. lpH Entries
1911 Wilmington ....,......2 POI Entries
1912 Bradford ..........,lG 100 Entries
I'VE have set our mark this year at
800 entries. and while we cannot prom
isc definitely that they win all be here,
nevertheless the indications are that tho
attendance viii not fall far short of H.
Every member OF the club has been
boosting this shoot since il was learned
that IL had been awarded to the DUPONT
Gun Club. and every trapshooter east Of
the Mississippi river knows Of the prep.
arstons We are making TOR this tourna-
ment. and no shoot was ever more care
fully planned.
THE program as arranged provides a
most satisfactory and attractive series
OF events for the shooters. The general
public is cordially invited TO come out
and see the most expert trapshots in the
country in action and admission to the
grounds is free. For the women and
children the exhibition of Mr. and Mrs.
1oppcrwein viii be most interesting Mrs.
,Topperwein is rated as one of the very
best shots with rife and shotgun in the
whole world and has little difficulty in
holding her own in competition with tho
most expert mon shooters This attrac-
tion is billed for Tuesday at $50 p. m.
Tuesday evening moving picture en-
tcrtainmcnt in the Hotel DUPONT ball
room is planned for local and visiting
shooters. their wives and the press rep
rcspntatiycs.
"Wednesday evening buffet lunch
con will be given 10 the same people on
Evening journal., 1913-07-11
BASEBALL IN THREE LEAGUES
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
National League

Pittsburgh. 3: Phillies. ..
Chicago. 3: New York. 2.
Cincinnati. 10; Brooklyn, S.
Boston, 3; ST. Louis, l.
Evening journal., 1913-07-11
STANDING OF TIRE CLUBS.
American League.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
American League.
Athletics al Cleveland.
Washington a Detroit
Boston at ST Louis. V
New York at Chicago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
PREVENTS MUD spLAsH1NG.
New Device Said to Be a Boon to
the Pedestrian.

Something which is often lost sight
of by automobilists is the annoyance
caused to other persons who are splashed
by mud thrown up by the wheels OF a
car. Without thinking of what he Is
doing, a driver will frequently drench
pedestrian or a cyclist as he passes them.
that change may have taken
place in the road since he started out
When road surfaces have worn unevenly
hollows are quickly filled with liquid
mud. which is scattered about by the
road wheels as they run through it.
1t is most annoying to other people to
be splashed, as they present a sorry
spectacle when the car has passed on
Carriages, too. often suffer in this man
ner, and their owners naturally feel ag-
grieved at such inconsiderate driving. The
trouble has brought its own cure, how
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ever, and a useful little accessory has
been designed to prevent this mud splash
ing. 1t consists OF frame of shape.
the point being suspended from the hub
OF the road wheels, the frame hanging
downward by its own weight At the
bottom 1t is curved to the same degree as
the rim. and clears the ground by few
inches Attached to the curved end is
length OF chain mail or wire meshing.
which trails along the road. AS this
meshing Is one and half feet or two
feet In length II enectually prevents the
mud splashed up b the wheels from fiy-
ing outward. To be certain OF curing the
trouble set OF four would, of course, be
required. one being attached to the hub
of each of the road wheels. Owing to the
clearance between the curb surface and
the road, the shield Is not damaged by
stones or inequalities on the roadway.
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INCORPORATES AUTO COMPANY
New Concern Will Be Known as
Pollock Car CORPORATION.

Realizing the Importance OF having
complete stock Of spare parts and at the
same time offering the best possible serv-
Ice to car owners, NJ. I. Pollock. local
representative for the Oldsmobile line
last week Incorporated his business with
this object In view.
Inc new concern, with increased capital
will be known as the Pollock Car Cor
poration and will continue to maintain
the salesroom at 1918 Connecticut avenue.
The salesroom will be enlarged and the
service station. which has heretofore
been located in the rear of the showroom,
Will be enlarged and be detached in an
adjoining building in the rear.
The capital stock OF the new corpora
ton Is $4,000. and Mr.. Pollock will be
the president and general manager Of
the company. The stockholders of the
company are local business men, who are
DESTROYS OF increasing the number of
Oldsmobile owners in this city and pro-
viding the proper service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
WILL HANDLE COLE CARS.
F. C. Sibbald, Who Heads New
Auto Company, Well Known Here

An announcement was made yesterday
TO the effect that hereafter the Cole auto
mobile will be represented in this city by
the Cole Motor Sales Company.
! +. c. Sihbald. for many years connect
ed in local automobile circles. is presi-
dent and general manager OF the new
company. The Offices. which have been
located at 2f21 14th street northwest,
have been removed to room 2l3 Southern
building.
The garage. service station and sales
room will be located in the future at the
Palace garage, 1914 v street northwest.
James Flyers, for number of years con-
nected with the mechanical end of Cole
cars, will be in charge of the service
station.
Mr.. Sibbald ) not a newcomer in the
automobile industry. having been con-
nected with several of the largest man
ufacturers prior TO his locating in Wash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
MOTORISTS Do NOT
CONSIDER TIRE CARE
Cut in Thread Has Tendency
to Expand and Cause
Trouble.

Importance of caring for tires especial
ly at this season of the year is not al
ways appreciated by motorists The serv-
ice department of a large tire company
sounds warning of neglected punctures
and cuts, in the following:
Tire service will be abbreviated to a
considerable extent If cuts. punctres and
snags are neglected. Too much care can
not be exercised in avoiding injuries of
this nature. At least. when they do oc-
cur. have them given the proper atten-
ton within reasonable period
A cut In the thread. or cover of the
case has a tendency to expand when that
part of the tire IS in contact with the
road. and dust. grit, pebbles and other
foreign matter forces itself In. With the
revolution of the wheel and when the in
jured part of the tire is relieved of the
weight OF the car. the foreign matter
which has accumulated acts as a wedge
forcing itself further between cover and
fabric not infrequently completely sepa-
rating them.
Not Practical to Rebuild.
II separation of tread and fabric begins
and is neglected for any length OF time,
usually il is necessary to apply an entire
new cover. II the fabric is in fairly good
a satisfactory manner but IL is NOR.
practical and less expensive to attend 10
ne cat when il is first made.
Frequently owners cannot understand
why tires having good covers and appear
ing all right from the outside fail to give
long service. and they are astonished
when they learn from a repair man that
IL is not practical 10 rebuild
This often is due TO water working
through neglected cuts in the cover and
causing decay and disintegration OF the
fabric. The fabric is the real foundation
and strength or the tire and therefore IL
Is highly important that il be protected
After long trip or at certain inter-
walls, examine the tires carefully. Remove
tacks. glass. nails or other matter which
may have become imbedded in the tread
before any serious damage is done. Wash.
away all mud.
Heal cuts. punctures and snags with
gum. Ii the injuries are OF a very seri-
Gus nature. il would be well to have the
work vulcanzed by an experienced and
competent repair man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
MANY STATES ADOPT
CONVICT ROAD WORK
West Virginia and Iowa Have
Laws That Stand Out
Prominently.

Thirteen states have passed laws dur
ing the present year allowing the use Of
convicts In the construction and repair
OF highways. according to a compilation
by DR.. E. Stage Within. assistant in So
cial legislation In Columbia University
and chairman Of the executive commit
tee Of the national committee on prison
labor. They are Arkansas, Delaware,
Florida, Illinois, Indiana. Kansas, Maine.
New Jersey. North Dakota, Pennsylva-
MIA. Vermont. West Virginia and Wiscon-
sin. AS many other states had previous
~ passed similar legislation. but few of
the fofty-eight states have not seen the
wisdom Of using prisoners to build and
maintain public. roads.
West Virginia and Iowa are the two
states whose laws regarding the working
Of convicts on highw&ys stand out most
prominently. So anxious Was the gov
ernor OF the former to secure an effective
law, that he went to New York, and.
with the assistance Of representatives OF
of the road department Of Columbia Uni
versity and OF the Legislative drafting
bureau, worked out bills making compul-
sorry the employment Of convicts on the
roads.
West Virginia Law.
The West Virginia law authorizes the
county courts to make appropriations out
OF road funds for convicts' work. 1,
states that the court shall sentence any
male person over sixteen to road work
instead Of to the county jail. Persons
charged with misdemeanors unable t
furnish ball shall work on the roads. and
II acquitted when tried shall be paid *
a 10 w. hoy
perform. Justices of the peace shall sen
tence to work on the roads persons con
victed of crime whom otherwise the,
would sent to the county jail.
Another feature Of the West Virginis
law Is the establishment OF state road
bureau to supervise any plans proposed
by county for using prison labor II
road building. The plans approved. thu
county shall apply to the board of con
troll for the number Of prisoners required
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Tire Company Opens Branch.

The Automobile Tire Company. Inc. OF
New York city. opened a branch In this
city yesterday at 1o26 l4th street north
west The company will make feature
of tire seconds and will have its formal
opening tomorrow. TIL local representa-
tives are Sidney Prince and II. Robert
Ciauslus, who arrived a few days ago
from the metropolitan city.
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Returns From Massachusetts,.

c. IT, Claudy, a we'll known motorist
OF this city. returned a few days ago
from Massachusetts, In his Studebaker
touring car. after having covered 5000
miles campaigning through the state in
the interest of the progressive party OF
the Bay state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
New Oldsmobile Owner.

Robert y. Harper, we'll known mo-
torist enthusiast of the National Capital,
has purchased a 1914 Oldsmobile, finished
in a special blue. The car is of the
seven-passenger type. Delivery was
made a few days ago.
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ington. where lie has been the representa-
years he has been handling the Cole car
with the G.. II. Cowie Company, which
recently retired from the automobile
fia1A
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-Studebaker Deliveries.

Studebaker touring cars were deliv-
cred during the past week to Robert
L. Lewis, w. o. Meeks and o. W. Hines
A roadster of the same make was deliy-
cred to A. F.. SchmitZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Detroit Electric Delivered.

A Detroit electric. forward drive. clear
vision brougham was delivered Thurs
day to Mrs. De Witt Talmage. The
car is finished In dark blue and up
holstered in gray whipcord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Better View of Scenery.

The advocates of high cars and much
clearance allege that with the higher
position a better view of the scenery can
be obtained. But the higher altitude is
not without disadvantages. An elevated
center of gravity makes for insecurity,
and when taking a corner at any speed,
an experience which comes inadvertently
to the most cautious driver on occasion.
the low-set body gives more comfort of
both body and, mind than does the one
where the passengers are perched aloft.
Further, from the lower center of grav-
ity aforesaid the car holds the road bet
ter. an advantage not SO much appre-
ciated as it deserves to be. Racing cars
requiring the very best ground holding
qualities are built as near the ground as
they can get compatible with safety on
hogback bridges. and other such OBJ
stacles. Most arguments of any i'm
portance seem to favor the low-set ma
chine. where steadiness of running and
general comfort are concerned.
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Made 1,72O-Foot Climb.

Mr.. Rodier. in speaking of the trip from
this point to the return to this city. said:
Crossing Little Tonoloway creek and
ascending Tonoloway ridge, a descent
was made across the creek again, from
which point i, J93- foot climb was made.
At the base of this mountain ridge the
road wound through the country, pass
ing the Belle Grove school and another
gasoline-consuming hill climb of .tSS6 feet
commenced. After series of alternate
coaSting and hiil-climbing contests we
were carried to its highest point. LEO
feet to the top of Martins mountain. at
the foot of which on the other side lay
the town of Cumberland. r
s"After supper the car was reversed and
Bedford. Pa, headed for. reaching there
about o'clock in the evening. The fol-
lowing morning the start was made for
Gettysburg, the road selected being the
old Philadelphia Pittsburgh turnpike, over
which stage coaches were run during the
early part of the nineteenth century. The
road lay through rough, mountainous
region, with numerous waterbars.f Through
Everett. Breezewood, Harmonville' and
McConnellsburg on to Fort Loudon the
trip was a series of climbs and descents.
The mountain at the base of which lies
Fort Loudon- is even higher, than the
one surrounding Cumberland and more
picturesque. The five-mile descent down
this mountainside was made with the
power completely cut off. From Cham
bersburg the same road taken by Gen.
Lees army on its memorable march TO
Gettysburg was followed, and after spend
ing day viewing the battlefield the
party broke up. Mr.. and Mrs. Crockett,
Mr.. Paxson and Mr.. AlcaZan returning
to Atlantic City via Harrisburg and
Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
MORE SECURITY GIVEN
BY LOW-SET MACHINE
Height of Automobile Has
Many Pro and Con
Champions.

1t is the easiest thing in the world to
jump to wrong conclusion This OBJ
servaton arises out of q discussion on
the height of cars and dust raising One
man who wishes cars to have greater
clearance states among the advantages
of higher machines is that they raise less
dust Whether this is true or not de-
Ponds a good deal on other things as
well as on the height and it is quite
possible to have a low-set car with little
dust. and a high car with clouds. This
is not a question that needs theorizing.
Dust trials carried out by the Royal
Automobile Club of Great Britain several
years ago went to show that if low-set
car has an undershield OF proper design
it will raise less dust than another with
greater clearance but either without a
shield or having one incorrect in form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Iowa Has Good Plan.

In Iowa. the board of control of the
state institutions, with the advice of the
warden Of any penal institution, may per-
init able-bodied male prisoners to work
on the roads. The law specifically states
such labor shall not be leased to con-
tractors. prisoner opposed to such
work. or whose character and disposition
make 1t probable that he would attempt
escape or be unruly. is not to be worked
on the highways. Although the prison.
ers are under the jurisdiction OF the
warden while building or repairing roads,
their work is supervised by the state
highway commissioner. Prisoners en-
plOyed on the highways OF Iowa receive
such part Of their earnings. above the cost
Of their actual keep. as the board deems
equitable. the earnings either being fund
ed or given to their dependent families.
Before Iowa passed her present prison
labor laws. George w. Cosson, attorney
general of Iowa and a member of the
national committee on prison labor. made
q thorough investigation of the prisons
of his own and other states. and strongly
denounced the contract system, under
which the prisoners were employed up to
that time. Mr.. Cosson drew up the road
bill, and is of the opinion 1t will do much
to drive the contract system out of the
state.
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and shall state the length of time they
shall be needed. The board shall, so far
as possible, give equal service to each of
prisoners may be assigned to such WORK.
The warden Is to provide suitable and
movable quarters, which shall be built,
where possible. by convict labor These
convicts shall remain under direct con-
being under the supervision of the road
bureau.
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EXPERIENCES
of DISTRICT AUTO|STS
Stalled in Mud and Narrowly
Escape Being Hit by
Joy Riders.

Stalled temporarily on hill in mud
a foot deer and compelled later. in driv-
ing rainstorm, 10 solicit help from a
friendly farmer, narrowly escaping being
hit by machine filled with schoolgirl
"joy riders and, finally, demonstrating to
a misguided barnyard fowl the absolutely
poor Judgment of attempting to tango
In the middle of a state road in the face
of, swiftly approaching automobile
were some of the experiences of party
of New Jersey and District autoists on
a recent motor trip through this section
of the country.
In the party were Mr. and Mrs. T. Wis
ter Crockett of Atlantic City, the FORMER
manager of one of the large piers at
that place, and their son. Ellsworth, MI.
and Mrs Henry T. Rodier of this city
and their daughter. Elizabeth: william
Paxson and William Alcazan. also oil
Atlantic City. The trip was mace III
a seyen-passenger Cadillac touring car
the route being from Atlantic CITY 10
Washington thence to Frederick 1ageTs-
town and Cumberland. returning Via BED
ford, Pa, :. Gettysburg, Philadelphia ana
the seashore.
Compelled to Walk.
Messrs Crockett Paxson and Alcazan
left Atlantic City one afternoon about
o'clock, arriving in this city at O'Clock
the next morning, being joined here hS
the other members of the party. Elklns,
w Va, was the objective point, win
Frederick, Md, as the first nights stop
1t was on this part OF the trip 10 TINS
historic Maryland town that the only
serious trouble was encountered On
the steep Hyattstown hill the rains
had left the road In very bad conol1ion,
the mud being about a foot deep. Iney
had been warned by farmer OF the con-
dition of the road but were ihlor n.et
that IL they could negotiate this stretch
there would probably be no more trouble
IN the trip His warming was prophetic,
as midway down the summit the rear
wheels commenced to slip The passen-
gers alighted and walked down white the
machine made it's way slowly down the
grade In a pouring down rain assist
ance was secured and the ascent mace
on the opposite side OF the Town, anu
after that all went well.
Frederick was reached at I'D o CLOCK ana
the night spent there. The next morn
ing the Journey was resumed, the TOUR
lists having enjoyed good nights rest
after the strenuous trip of the previous
day. Crossing over the mountain ranges
at Braddock Heights, Middleton valley
was passed through and soon the tour
lists were in Hagerstown. From the lat
ter town the old National turnpike was
taken to Cumberland \ mile out from
town the Conococheague river was
crossed and the ascent of the frst steep
mountain, the Fair View, begun. De-
scending into Indian Springs, Licking
creek was crossed and the road found
running parallel TO the Potomac river
and the Chesapeake and Ohio canal,
where, with the mountains in the back
ground, the scenery beggared descrip-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
A. Revision of Prices Downwa

Think of the cars that are about the same in spec
hcatons and price as they were several seasons
ago. Then 60 further and think of the manu-
facturers who have raised their prices.
That's probably an angle you failed to con-
slider. That's probably point you overlooked.
But it's important.
Check our price reductions and car enlarge.
ments and refnements during the last four years.
The facts will astonish you!
Then call on the nearest Overland dealer and
minutely examine the 1914 Overland. 1t has
powerful IS horsepower motor; it has ample FIVE
passenger capacity for family comfort; it has hand
and brilliant electric lights throughout-even
under the graceful cowl dash; it has larger tires
it has wheelbase of LII inches
There is spacious body; luxurious uphol
stery; the finish is rich beautiful and simple the
brakes are larger and stronger.
There are Tinker bearings; the high Grade
Schebler carburetor; the magnetic is a Splitdorf
and the speedometer is jeweled Stewart.
Everything is standard-the worlds best.
But the price is lolUer than epsr
And, most advantageous of all, it is the most
economical car on tires, gasoline and OIL
There is an Overland dealer near you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
HE WAS A CROUCH.

And He Furnished q Good Text For a
Good Sermon.
81 had a little lesson several weeks
ago." remarked the man with the gray
mustache. land II called me in good
shape"
GO ahead" said the stout man.
II was in the garage where l keep
my car and happened TO Overhear a
conversation among the boys. A GER
tain man had been injured while trav-
cling abrosd-very badly injured. 1t
was reported-and one Of the boys was
telling the others about II. The story
In the paper says he can't get well.
the yOungster went on. Did you know
him. Peter And the boy addressed
promptly replied. Sure, ! knew tn old
Crouch
Say. that hit me pretty hard. Here
was a leading citizen dying. and all the
boy could remember about him was
that he was q crouch. Yes. sir. it made
me sit up and think hard. And | got in
my mind that when | passed out I'd
like TO be remembered for something
different"
He paused.
That's worth considering" said the
other man.
Good text" said the first man.
Good sermon said the other
Cleveland Plain Dealer.