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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

American-made automobiles were sold
last year in all parts of the world. con-
siderable numbers going to the United
Kingdom, Germany and France, the
European centers of the automobile in
dustry. To the United Kingdom our ex-
ports last year amounted to 5152 cars,
or more than three times as many as in
l9lo; to Germany. 1.O17, or about ten
tlnes as many as in 1910, and to France
III, or four times as many as in 1910
In each case the figures for 1913 were
the largest on record. Canada continues
to be the largest single customer for
American automobiles, though the 6,O51
cars exported thereto In 1913 is slightly
less than the number exported to Can
ada In 1912, namely. 7,421 cars In addi-
ton to 100000 worth of complete auto
mobiles exported from the United States
to Canada last year about 1900. 900 worth
of parts We're also shipped to be assem-
bled in Canadian establishments. Sales
OF this class to Mexico declined from
sT cars in 1911 to DOT last year while
those to practically all other countries
Increased; those to South America hay
ing doubled, those to Australia and other
British Oceania having increased about
70 per cent, and those to Asia, Africa
and other parts of the world as a whole
having quadrupled during the last two
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

equipped with properly constructed tan-
dems, and woman passengers snoulo DC
attired in proper riding costume. Inese
are matters which come within the power
of the police board which grants per
mits. and reasonable regulations along
that line are not Objectionable.
Commissioner Siddons requested the
committee to present its request IN
written form. after consideration OF
which request it will be determined II
the hearing requested will be granted
The Commissioner has instructed That
all pending motor cycle cases be post
poned until after a decision is reached
in regard to the proposed hearing. The
clubs attorney will draft resolution
in which the motor cyclists case Will
be clearly explained. and at the hearing
will be. prepared to submit evidence
which. it is believed, will convince the
Commissioners that a new and more
liberal regulation should be put into ef-
feet.
Motor cyclists in the meantime are
warned that the regulation requiring a
special permit and a metal guard over
the rear wheel is still in effect, and it is
understood the bicycle officers have been
instructed to make arrests in every
case of violation that comes under their
observation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

| Washington motor cycle riders in the
operation of their machines in this city.
, Commissioner Siddons was told how the
Objectionable regulations were put in
force in the fall of 1912. following a
motor cycle accident in which the rider
of the machine was exonerated from
blame. the victim of the accident having
been solely at fault. Because that par
ticular machine happened to be carrying
a woman tandem passenger at the time
of the accident a regulation was framed
which barred a motor cycle rider from
carrying a woman passenger under any
circumstances, and permitted the carry
ing of male passengers only under GER
tain restricted conditions.
1t was pointed out to Commissioner
Siddons that the motor cycle riders of
Baltimore and other neighboring cites
were permitted to carry passengers. male
or female. without the apparent neces-
sity for strict police surveillance, While
Washington riders could only share the
pleasures of motor cycling with their
friends at the inconvenience of requir-
ing the passenger to go to the District
line by trolley, the passenger being
picked up by the motor cycle at that
point Touring riders from other cities
passing through Washington were an
moved in many cases, with the result
that Washington is Stunned by tour
lists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

will be held at the next F. A. NJ. con-
vention.
The communication has been turned
over to the motor cycle competition COM
mittee. 1t seems improbable that such
race as Feuerstein seeks will be
scheduled, as there is no amateur rider
in the vicinity of Washington who
could make it interesting for him.
Feuerstein rides an eight-valve Indian
racing machine of the fastest class An
effort will be made to discover one or
more riders of the amateur class who
would be willing to compete with Feuer-
stein, and If successful such an event
will probably be scheduled.
A race between cycle cars should prove
an interesting feature Of the days sport,
and give Washington people an idea
what the little cars can do. Such an
event is being arranged. and the dealers
will be invited to enter their cars. The
committee in charge is somewhat in
doubt as to which of the racing bodies
would govern a contest between cycle
cars and a letter has been sent to the
Automobile Association asking whether
a cycle car is a big motor cycle or
small automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Imports Show Decrease

While American manufacturers were in
creasing their sales of automobiles abroad
foreign manufacturers were less success
full in our own market Thus the num-
Der Of automobiles imported from France
fell from 469 in 1912 to 1856 last wear.
Italy. from 100 to SIS, and of those from
the United Kingdom. from 1877 to 81: while
the number imported from all other conn
tries except Germany decreased from 90
to 70. Germany alone showed increased
that country in 1913 being a gain Of "a
over the number imported In the pre-
Last years imports Of automobiles info
the United states were valued at slightly
more than 100000. compared with sim
liar imports of s2,5OOOo0 by Italy.
s3.o0oooo by Belgium, SO, 300. 900 by Ger.
many, $3,50O.Ooo by France and SIS oOO Goo
by the United Kingdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
MUNICIPALITIES USE F0RDs.
Cars Found to Be Doing Excellent
Service for Cities.

Municipalities of the United States are
rapidly adopting the Ford idea of trans
portation. and already there are MANY
hundreds of these cars used to transact
the business of various civic departments.
Newark alone has forty such cars in city
service, and Cleveland twenty-six. while
hundreds of other municipalities, rang
ing from town to metropolis, are using
one or more.
From the beginning the small car has
been popular with city officials. Modern
business demands automobile transporta-
ton for only by the use of the motor car
can city officials and employees do their
work with the greatest economy and ex-
petition. 1t is no longer uncommon for
the boards of aldermen and similar legis-
lative bodies to pass large appropria-
tons for the purchase of city cars. The
branch at Boston. serving all the smaller
cities and towns of Massachusetts. such
as Lowell, Gloucester, Cambridge, Spring
field and Waltham, reports that it has
sold fifty-five cars for municipal use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Opposing the Regulations.

The committee told Commissioner Sid
dons how the National Capital Club hao
taken up the fight against these reguia-
lions and carried it to a successful termi-
nation in the Police Court, only to have a
new and still more oppressive set OF
regulations put in force under which a
number of arrests have been made and
are still pending in the Police Court. The
committee asked that hearing before
the Commissioners be granted the club
when the clubs attorney should De p.t-
mitted to present reasons why the traf-
fc regulations affecting motor cycles
should be revoked and more reason
able regulation put in force.
The National Capital Club. az repre-
senting the motor cycle riders of Wash
inston, does not ask 70 rthe unrestricted
privilege of carrying passengers on motor
cycles The club believes that proper
restrictions should be made which will in
sure the safety of the public as well as
the riders. The machines should be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Amateur Race Urged.

Billy Feuerstein Of Norfolk, who claims
the amateur motor cycle championship
If the United States, has written to tho
National Capital Motor Cycle Club ask
ing that an amateur event be scheduled
in the race meet to be held at Benning
May so. Feuerstein won second place in
the amateur championship race at the
recent F. A. NJ. convention in Denver,
and as John L. Constant, the winner of
that race turned professional in order
to compete in the Savannah races,
Feuerstein claims the championship. He
wants an amateur event held in Wash
ington to assist him to get in shape for
the national championship races that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
MOTOR CYCLE NOTES.

Youngstown motor cyclists are contem-
plating erecting a modern clubhouse al
the outskirts of the city this spring.
Gray Soop of Mooresville, n. C., has
lives twelve miles from school. makes
missioner by President Patterson.
Harold Yaeger of Vesper, Kan. who
lives twelve miles fro mschool. makes
the trip back and forth each day on a
motor cycle.
Manchester, n. H, has formed a new
motor cycle club with twenty-one charter
members.
Members of the newly organized Tue
ION, Ariz.. Motor Cycle Club recently
made a weekend run to Phoenix and re-
turn The total distance covered was
about 300 miles.
The Baltimore Motor Cycle Club is con-
sidering staging a 2JO-mile road race
similar to the recent Savannah event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Will Handle Boyce Motormeter.

The Motormeter Company of this city
has closed a contract to represent the
Boyce motormeter in the National CAPT
tai and vicinity. This new device is
just now engaging the attention of the
automobile owners of the country. The
instrument is a specialized thermometer
which is attached to the radiator cap
the red fluid registering the temperature
of the motor being easily read from the
drivers seat. 1t is used by 10 per cent
of the racing drivers of the country and
is rapidly being adopted as part of the
standard equipment of cars by MANY Of
the manufacturers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Motor Cycle Is Popular.

To gain an insight into the popularity
of the motor cycle one needs only to sta
ton himself at some point on the Wash
observation-disclosures boulevard.
It is a recognized fact that this forty
mile stretch of road is one of the finest
in this section, and about this time of
year, when motor cycles are just being
purchased. it Is sort of a rendezvous Be
ing smooth, hard road, the most severe
weather has but little effect on 1t, and
the riders are more partial to it than the
numerous other roads out of Washington,
which do. not usually arrive at their best
until May. BY that time those having
purchased new motors in the early spring
have become sufficiently satisfied from
trial trips over the Baltimore road that
they want To try something more difficult
and the Rladenshurg road is practically
deserted until the fall rolls around again.
II is well known that the average man
who purchases his first machine has the
object of speed in mind. and the most
natural thing TO expect after he has come
into possession of a two-wheeler is that
he will try to clean up on everything
in sight. This is also true of some riders
who are not new at the game. This should
not be so. for it is very dangerous prac-
tice. not only TO the rider himself, but
TO those on other motors or on foot. To
hit it up occasionally for short stretch
IS is not so bad: most everybody likes to
open the throttle wide sometimes, but to
keep II up for long stretches is an IN
desirable practice. Besides being danger
Gus TO life it is also placing the contents
of ones purse within the reach of the
law. The speed traps are sort of an I'M
derhand method of capturing unsuspect-
ing speedsters, but they work to the good
of most communities. The roads around
Washington are infested with these speed
traps which ara located at places where
the stretch OF lad is well nigh perfect
and where u3pt lists least expect to be
accosted- The actice Of speeding causes
the motor cycls be looked upon as an
evil in most ioCs, tiles, and this is not at
all to be desired However, # riders will
take into consideration the common in
terest of al-safety-the two-wheeler will
be welcomed most anywhere.
<
Take Evening Spins.
The arrival of spring brought out a
large number of motor cyclists during the
past week, including many new enthusi-
asts Among those who made their ap-
pearance were several members of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Studebaker Startles Sweden.

In its division of the big winter cross
country race which forms annually the
big motoring event in Sweden, a Stude-
baker -Four touring car finished more
than eight hours ahead of its competitors.
making an amazing record for speed and
endurance. Another Studebaker Four
finished fourth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

the fair sex, who We're seen on
Pennsylvania avenue mounted on their
motor cycles during the pleasant
evenings They were headed by
Miss Minnie Schuerger the first
woman motor cyclists of Washington.
They made admirable pictures clad in
their neat riding costumes They plan
TO take a six-mile motorcycle trip today.
Miss Schuerger remarked a few days
ago that her health has greatly improved
since she adopted the motor cycle both
as pastime and health invigorator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

A committee representing the National
Capital Motor Cycle Club, and consisting
of c. A. Hutchins. W. f Throop and F.
S. Long. called on Commissioner Sid
dons at his office in the District building
Thursday afternoon. when an appeal was
made to have revoked the oppressive
traffic regulations that have hampered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Purchased Oakland Cars.

Two Of the new model So Oakland
roadsters, finished in dark blue, were
delivered few days ago to DR. Louis
Green and Cuthbert Brown five
passenger touring car of the same
make was also delivered to Evans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
B. C. Swinehart Here.

B. C. Swinehart, Philadelphia branch
manager of the Republic Tire and Rub
Der Company, was visitor here last
week, making his headquarters with
Irwin T Donohoe, local representative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Overland Deliveries.

Last weeks purchasers of 1914 Over
land cars included Dr.. w. D. Webb
J. H. Kline and o. z. Evans. model Ia
touring cars. electrically equipped: Dr.
J. w. Pollock. model 70 roadster. and a
delivery wagon to William Messink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
BY HOWARD S. FISK.

"HE run scheduled last sunday
for the Washington Motor
Cycle Club was called off on
account of the snow furry in
early morning. Howard \.
French. who was to have horored the
club with a luncheon in the Monumental
city has postponed that function until a
later date.
Bearing ont its own contention that 1t
IS not a trade organization. the Wash
ington Motorcycle Club at a recent
meeting voted to membership three riders
of motor cycles turned out by different
manufacturers. The acceptance of this
trio of outsiders will no doubt be an
incentive for others to come into the
club, which has heretofore been referred
TO as an Indian motor cycle club.
AS the season advances the prospects
for an increased membership grow
brighter. and even though the clubs list
of members is not so large as others In
this city now. ii will he bat 4 short time
before the Washington Motorcycle Club
will be on a par with any motor cycle
club in the south, financially, socially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Open MufHer in Country.

If you desire to open your muffler. do so
in the country, where the noise therefrom
will not affect the popularity of the motor
cycle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

Browne, and a cabriolet, finished in
dark blue and upholstered in English
gray whipcord, to Edward ]. Walsh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
Take Evening Spins.

The arrival of spring brought out a
large number of motor cyclists during the
past week, including many new enthusi-
asts. Among those who made their ap-
pearance were several members of
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-13
DEATH OF II. G. CHAMPNEYS

Fl. G. Champneys, one of the oldest
residents of the Similkameen valley,
died between 4 and o'clock We'd
nesday morning, in the Oroville hos
pital, after an illness of two weeks.
His wife and son, and sister, Mrs
White, of Loomis, and VIM. Baines
were at his bedside when the end
came.
Herbert George Champneys was
born at Weston Turville, Bucking-
hamshire, England, February 2, 1864,
and hence was so years, months and
9 days at the time of death. He came
to the Similkameen valley to join his
brother, w. V. Champneys, in 1886,
direct from England. He filed on a
pre-emption claim in the Similkameen
valley, and subsequently took up a
homestead at THE Cove" on Palmer
lake. He has lived in the valley and
on the lake continuously ever since
his arrival in the county. In 1897 he
was married to Miss Fora Cowherd
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Alfred Cow
herd, then residents of Spokane, and
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-13
LOST TO OMAK

The Oroville high school football
team, accompanied by S. B. Starrett,
Rev. G. H. Severance, Prof. Davis and
Beverley Powell, went to Omak and
met the high school eleven of that
place Saturday 1t was a repetition
o! the Conconully-O -Oroville game. At
the close of the first half the Oroville
lads had what looked like a winning
lead, but in the last stages of the game
they went to pieces, several expensive
fumbles followed and Omak finally
won 20 to 49, This is the best show
ing that the locals have made this sea-
son in the way of scoring and hold
ing down the other fellows. If they
could only manage to play the last
half with the same spirit and vim they
exhibit at the beginning the boys
would be able to score victory. The
locals were deprived of the services
OF Prince and Mallory in the Omak
game, which counted against them
The boys have the grit, for they are
not discouraged by the unlucky streak
they have been playing in, and the
new hands are learning a valuable
lesson by experience. Before the sea-
son is over they should give better
account of themselves, especially as
future games will be played on the
home grounds.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-13
TOWN OFFICERS

AS is customary the town council
issues notice in this number Of the
Gazette for public caucus to be held
in the town hall this Friday evening,
November 13, for the purpose of NOM
mating candidates for mayor, treas
urer and three councilmen. In the
past these meetings have been we'll
attended, and no doubt there will be
a full attendance this evening. But,
If possible, let the caucus this year
be different in results from the eau
cuses of the past. Heretofore, no
matter what selections have been
made at the public caucus, disgruntled
participants, who attended and took
part with no intention of abiding by
the nominations, have gone out and
il; secret framed up opposition tickets,
followed frequently by bitter munich
pal campaigns that have benefited no
one, only stirring up strife and i'll
feeling. Let the people get together
tonight and name a ticket that all can
support. 1t would be impossible un-
der any circumstances to name can
didates that would please everybody,
yet surely ticket can be selected that
will satisfy the great majority Let
the interests of the town and not the
prejudices of the individual mark the
deliberations of the caucus tonight
Give every section just representa-
ton and for once put through a ticket
without friction. Some care should be
taken in naming these officials Select
men who are willing to give some OF
their time to public business, and with
the intelligence to transact the bust
ness right. There is plenty of good
timber in the community and it should
not be difficult to fill the offices with
the right kind of men.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-13

one son, Julian, now IA years of age
was the fruit of that union. The de-
ceased is survived by his wife, son
and several brothers and sisters.
Mr.. Champneys was taken i'll two
weeks ago, at his Palmer lake home
and the ailment developed into ty-
phoid fever AS he has always been
a very active and robust man, and as
he had never suffered from severe
sickness, he refused to believe that
his malady was serious. He would
not listen to the urgent solicitation
of his family to be removed where
he could have the benefits of trained
nursing and constant medical atten-
ton. At last he became delirious and
in that condition reached the Oroville
hospital Saturday. He never regained
consciousness, sinking into state of
como Tuesday and finally dying early
Wednesday morning. From the very
first DR.. Lewis held out no hope of
recovery, yet everything known to
medical science was done to save the
patients life.
The news of the death of Bert
ChampneyS, as he was Familiarity
known, will carry keen sorrow to all
lof the older residents of this county,
for as pioneer he was widely known,
and wherever known he had warm
and sincere friends. There are many
good and honorable, admirable and
,loveable men in this upper country,
yet among them all there are none
more loveable, upright and honorable
than was H. G. Champneys during
the long years of his residence in
the county. A manlv man, yet gentle,
kindly and modest in all his dealings
and relations with his fellow men,
the deceased formed lasting friend
ships, and his memory will always
live green in the hearts of all who
knew him. His family life was the
happy conception of a perfect home,
over which mildly ruled devoted
husband, affectionate father, loyal
Brother and a kindly neighbor. He
svas royal gentleman, and worthy
citizen that this county could i'll af-
ford to lose. The sympathy of the
entire community in which he lived
so long goes out to the stricken
family in this hour of their terrible
affliction and irreparable loss.
The funeral took place at Loomis
afternoon, and large con-
course of sorrowing neighbors fol-
lowed the remains to their last rest
ing place.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-13
HOPELESS CONTEST

rumor is in circulation that the
law firm of Smith & Gresham, of Con-
cOnully, is to fight removal of the
county seat from Conconully to Okla
hogan in the courts. 1t will be so
much time and energy thrown away.
The writer has been so unfortunate as
to have been mixed up in four
county seat removal contests in this
state and knows the bitterness that
these contests engender One of these
was the reomval of the county seat
from Cheney to Spokane Falls, in very
early days, another the removal of the
county seat from Sprague to Daven-
port the third the failure to move the
county seat from Conconully to Riv-
erside, and the fourth the one that has
just come to a termination. The late
county seat removal contest was a
pleasant picnic, cheerful exchange of
courtesies, a genial and merry episode
in comparison with the hot and venge-
full fights that preceded the other
contests mentioned, where even arm
ed resistance at times threatened. If
there had been anything of legal
nature within the reach of man, any
aid from the courts that could have
been brought, begged or cajoled the
county seats never would have been
moved in the cases cited. And there
were just as bright lawyers in the
territory and state in those days as
Messrs. Smith and Gresham, and law
yers who would have probably gone
much farther into questionable meth
DDS for attaining their ends than we
believe these gentlemen will have the
hardihood to try. In the last contest a
far greater preponderance of votes
were cast in favor of removal than
in the two former instances mention
ed. 1t is simply the will of the peo-
pie, and no court is going back of that
verdict.