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The Washington times., 1914-06-13
TA|LL|GHTS
NEEDED ON AUTOS
Considerate Drivers Always
Equip Their Machines With
Proper Appliances.
By MITCHELL MAY.

During the summer months IL might
be well that some of the attention that
has lately been paid to headlights were
devoted to the subpect of tailinght
Motorists complain with reason of the
dangers TO which they are exposed
when overtaking vehicles that do not
show a light behind. and. therefore,
they ought to be anxious to avoid Civ
ing reason for complaints of the same
character by taking care to use lamps
which can be relied upon not to be ex-
tinguished by jolting or other causes
But besides acting as a warning sig
nal the taillamp of motor car has
ing visible the number plate. Here
there exists great deal OF room for
Improvement A few minutes observa-
ton after dark in any thoroughfare
freouented by motor traffic is suffi-
cient 10 show that many cars are de-
ficient in this respect. and that their
numbers cannot be made out at a
distance OF even a few feet unless 1t be
by the aid OF street lamp
Owners at Fault.
Some of the worst offenders are cars
whose owners. while they apparently
cannot drive through a place without
having their path illuminated by two
powerful acetylene burners which. how
ever useful in themselves, are a nuis-
ance to every one else, are yet able
to spare for their taillamps little
more light than would be afforded by
a candle.
The provision of a proper illumination
of the rear number plate is one of the
rights that can be legally claimed from
motorists by the public. for whose pro-
lection il. unfortunately. still seems
necessary. While no cOnsiderate mo-
torist who has accidentally knocked
down a pedestrian or has run into an
other vehicle would neglect to stop TO
ascertain what damage had been done.
enough cases have been reported. to say
nothing OF others that do not get into
print, to prove that there are drivers
perhaps paid ones who have taken out
the owners car without his consent
who, after an accident. are quite con-
tent 10 drive on and remain unknown.
II the taillight is not sufficiently strong
to permit the number to be read by the
victim or by bystanders.
Reason For Rear Lights
II is Just because an inadequate lamp
lends itself to this kind of behavior that
those who deserve the title of COnsid-
crate driver should make IL a point to
provide themselves with taillights whose
efficiency is above reprOach. Display
ing number plates COnspicuOuslY Is
often prevented by the intervening To-
cause some dealers neglect to faSten
the lamp and plate bracket together.
Owners should insist that their cars be
properly equipped in this respect. 9th
erHise the State authorities may deem
il necessary 10 examine each machine
in order to determine whether the
equipment complies with the statute.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13
MUST LEARN
CARS PECUL|AR|T|ES
Every Machine Has Its Own In
dlviduaIity, Which Should Be
Studied by Driver.

Each different machine has Decu-
liarities of its own. and no rIatter now
experienced you may be In the operation
OF motor cars in general, you should
read the Instructions furnished by the
manufacturer and follow th-n," IL the
advice handed out to several hunt ed
new automobile owners in this city by
a man who has followed tho automo-
bile game in Washington for years.
Here are some OF the interesting tips
ne has to offer recent buyers of motor
cars. and they are well worth perusing
Don't try TO get the maximum speed
out of new car until you have run
II for several hundred miles.
Remember that every part is new
and more or Tess stiff, and must neces-
sariiy become worn in or llmoered I'D.
Don't forget to strain the 2asolene
through piece cf chano:E skin. as
this will remove all foreign matter
BE sure YOU know the location of
the gas cutoff.
Don't operate the clutch 100 quickly.
This causes the wheels to spir and sub
Jects the entire car to strain.
Cultivate the faculty of detecting
anv Irregularities In the running Of
your machine.
The more stops you make the greater
will be the gas consumption. as !. takes
as much gasolene to start a car as TO
run II a considerable distance.
For obvious reasons. it is better not
to talk while driving.
Remember that excessive speed costs
money. II has been said by Ncli
known tire expert that every time the
wheels are allowed to skid IL costs the
owner several dollars. When the rear
wheels begin to skid. disengage the
clutch and steer the car in the direction
OF the skid. This gives reaction.
which prevents the car from further
skidding.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speed. Treat your car as you would
an expensive watch. Your troubles will
be few and far between. and you will
enjoy the pleasures Of motoring to the
fullest extent
The Washington times., 1914-06-13
LONG TOUR WAS MADE.

Late last year a tour of between 500
and G00 miles was made in an electric
through the Green mountains of Ver-
mont and the White mountains Of New
Hampshire. and no difficulty was cx-
perienced either on the steep hills nor
on the rough and sandy roads IN
average OF nineteen miles an hour was
made on this trip of more than 800
miles.
late last year from Boston to Chicago
during the worst weather of the season,
which turned many of the roads into
sloughs of almost impossible mud.
Notwithstanding these adverse coadi-
tions. no greater difficulty was ex-
perienced than might be expected with
any car under such circumstances.
The latest remarkable trip in an .'lec-
trio automobile was made in the early
part of last month, and for the iirst
time on record an electric motor car
left Boston and arrived in New York in
less than twenty-four hours.
II then, the electric automobile Is not
lacking in speed and is fully capable
of meeting all road conditions, what
then is the obstacles to its use for tour
ing? AS is evident everywhere. it is
the difficulty in getting charged on the
road. This difficulty, however. is not
TO any great extent difficulty inherent
In the car itself. II IL true that bat
tery cannot be filled as quickly as a
The Washington times., 1914-06-13
ONE MOTOR HERE FOR
EACH e PERSONS

The latest statistics show that in the
District of Columbia there is one auto
mobile to every twenty-three persons.
The figures indicate there are 1,lI6 cars
owned and used in the District
In California one person in every
twenty is accredited with owning a
motor car. CALIFORNIA; automobile fig
ures show 1876 owned and used in
that State.
New York registrations show 421.793 cars,
or one to every seVenty-fOur persons
Maryland has 1885 cars. or one 10
every ninety-siN persons, while Virginia
has only s,791 cars. or one to every 23i
persons.
Mississippi makes the poorest show
ing of any of the States. but 800 auto
mobiles being registered in that State.
or one to every $50 persons.
The grand total of motor cars regis
tered in the United States is LOS. 81.
These figures will be greatly increased
before the expiration of the present sea-
son.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13
A TIMELY TIP
FOR MOTORISTS

Confidence, self-control, ana judg-
ment are required of every good
driver Of an automobile.
But do not let the absence of eth
er of these three qualifications
keep you from buying a car,
for it is easy to acquire either
or all three of those merits.
Do not try to learn everything in
a half hour. First take firm,
but not tight hold of the steer
ing wheel and turn it slightly
from one side to the other. The
sensitiveneys Of the car and
ease with which it can be han
Gled will give full confidence.
Just little care exercised at FIST
will gradually develop into the
exercise of good Judgment. You
will surprise yourself with the
case you learn n operate car
if YOU cultivate those three viz
tues.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13
5lks WlHdveAuto1nobleO Outing Leo1ardto Nd Tomorrow
Touring !
Cars Now Popular
BY ]. S. GOODMAN.

Has the day the electric touring arrived2 Or not how
tar distant is It, and what done hasten Ginning?
1t be said that but the other
hand close obstacles still way are
neither great
Already the electric has ceased merely a car IS
convenient dependable comfortable cheap operate within
the last few has been developed
en hundred miles been made at speed considerably
greater than the usual road speed of the gasolene car
The Washington times., 1914-06-13

sasoiene tank. but on the other hand.
the delay is not great II proper facili-
ues can be obtained. Boosting a bait
tery at high current rates is perfectly
practical today. The Edison battery !,
notable in this respect, and even lead
batteries. II Is now understood, can be
charsed without injury at much hixher
rates than was formerly thought pos
sible IL only proper care is taken to re-
duce the rate before the gassing point Is
reached
The writer has on one occasion out ON
the road boosted a battery at ao0 am
peres for one hour. This battery was
composed OF As cells rated at forty.
five amperes normal current. ana n sb-
soroed in that hour enough charge to
nave driven the machine about fifty
miles. On this occasion the cable was
passed through the window Of the elec-
trio light station and connected d.
rect1y on the exciter bus and little
time was lost in getting connected
Usually Time Is Lost.
In touring, however, an opportunity
such as this IL seldom offered. Usually
much time Is lost in getting connected
and the ampere rate obtainable Is usu-
ally lew. II Is this inability to get
satisfactory charging service which IL
the one great obstacle in touring In an
electric.
However, central stations are bexin-
ming TO recognize the touring electric
and are arranging to aid the electric
tourist by providing ample charging IA
cilities.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13

Warren Mitchell left Thursday in his
touring car on a trip to Long Island.
&c Will be away several days.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13
No Danger.

Chauffeur-Sir. I'm afraid our gas
oline is going to catch fire.
He-Is that the same stuff I use IN
my automatic CiCar-iGhter2
Chauffeur Yes sir. and
He-Not the slightest danger. Drive
on.-Yale Record.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13

The Commercial Automobile and Sup
ply Company this week sold Studebaker
cars 10 DR.. !. c. Weld. J, D. Johnson
and E. A Leavell.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13

The latest purchaser Of a Cartercar
touring car is Franklin S. Long a Pat
ent Office Examiner. The sale was
made by the Cartorcar Sales Company
The Washington times., 1914-06-13

Joseph B. Trew has resigned as sales
manager of the Overland Washington
Motor Company. He will spend several
weeks in Virginia and Atlantic City and
VIII then return to Washington TO again
eigage in the automobile business.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13

r. G Harris, head of the motor tire
sales department OF the Firestone Tire
md Rubber Company, has been in
Washington throughout the week and
ras been the guest OF J. ]. Haas, the
Firestone branch manager here.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13

Bryan are making frequent trips 10
nearby points in their Cartercar sedan.
Recently they made a trip to Great
Falls and were accompanied 5y Oscar
Reed.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13
ILKS TAKE MOTOR
OUTING TOMORROW
Many Cars Entered for Run to
LeonardtoWn and Great In
terest Shown.
By HARRY WARD.

Members of the Elks are looking for
Va ard with pleasure to their automoble
rUtine tc Leonardtown. Hd.. tomorrow.
exalted Ruler z. J. Murphy eHd the
members Of the committee. cons sting
n F. Y. Killian. W. S. Shelby. T'r. ".
W. Georges. and +. H. NeuneveI. have
mspped cut an interesting route. ind
here will be many forms of entertain
Inent for the Elks and their families
on their arrival in Lse.lardtown.
The members who have entered their
cars for the run include James Farrell.
George Pumphrey. Iohn Aller. 4. j.
Murphy. r. V. Killian, Gus Schroth,
George Heilman, William Clernence.
Bernard Groves. Hugh Harvey. August
Brill. Adolph Loenl. E. H. Neu1:eyer.
". W, Georges. Louis Hartig. and J,
Mcconnell.
The start will be made from The EIks'
Club house on H street at 7:3o n the
morning. AS most OF the route is over
state roads. Mr.. Murphy has requested
the members 20 refrain from racing.
The distance is fitty-f1ve miles, and the
route will be via -tnacostia. Coco Hope.
silver Hill. Camp Springs. Waldorf,
Rryantown, Hughesville, Charlotte Hall,
Mechanicsville. Morganza. and Love
vile to Deonardtown. 1t is expected
= bout 100 Elks will take part in the
lste in the afternoon.
A great deal of interes: has been
aiken in the run" said Exalted Ruler
Murphy. and II il is the success We
ether interesting points within \ radius
If 100 miles Of Washington. Harper's
Terry probably will be the objective
point of the next run"
R. G Harris. head of the motor tire
or-rr nf he FIraErnna
md Rubber Company, has been in
Washington throughout the week and
Gas been the guest OF J. J. Haas, the
Firestone branch manager here.
Warren Mitchell left Thursday in his
touring car on a trip to Long Island.
&c Will be away several days.
William p. Barnhart & Co. report
ne sale Of King touring cars TO DR.. NJ
street Garage. Parkersburg. w. Va ::
+. ]. Huth & Co, Middleborne. w. Va. :;
Thompsons Garage, ClarksbuTg. w.
Va: Central Garage Company, Alex
andris. Va; E. E. Tetrick & Cos Fair
mont W. Va: King roadster to Or. J.
! ,Madigan, Standard Electric .Coupes
ro/B. H. Meyer. of the Interstate Com
<erce Commission. Mrs. Charles Dietz,
Jr.. Mrs. H NJ. Davis. and Pullman
light six" touring cars TO Charles L.
Miller, George S. Devenny and Mrs.
Charles z. cullop.
Secretary of State Bryan and Mrs.
Bryan are making frequent trips 10
nearby points in their Cartercar sedan.
Recently they made a trip to Great
Falls and were accompanied 5y Oscar
Reed.
Joseph B. Trew has resigned as sales
manager of the Overland Washington
Motor Company. He will spend several
weeks in Virginia and Atlantic City and
VIII then return to Washington to again
eiigage in the automobile business.
The Washington times., 1914-06-13
Motor Car Building
Is Depicted by Movies

The assembly room of the Chamber
OF Commerce last night was tire scene
OF a interesting exhibition of motion
pictures. entitled From Molten steel TO
Automobile" in which a complete his
tory of every step in motor car build
ing was depicted.
large audience. including Speaker
Champ Clark and Postmaster General
Burleson, was present. The picture was
presented under the direction of Charles
F. Redden. general sales mansSer of
the Maxwell Motor COMPANY, who will
sail next week for Europe.
The pictures have great educational
value and various colleges and universi-
ties have applied for permission 10 ex-
hibit the reel as an educational feature
next fall. The Maxwell Company
spent a large sum of money In the
preparation of the reel
The Washington times., 1914-06-13
Automobile Notes

Miller Brothers report the sale of the
week Touring cars-Mrs. Elizabeth
Hile. q. 6. Suit. s. /. Jones, c. z. Bean
w. s. Chichester. Carolyn b. Sperry.
G.. +. SulZner. Lucien W. Powell. H. r.
King. j. d. Green. H. r. King. Ethel
y. Abbott {. e Brewster. B. Cohen,
J. F Kelchner. Frank Perna. Morris A
SCher. Margaret +. Thompson, Arthur
Hunt, George +. Bradley. NJ. Warren
Mitchell. Harry l.. Kern. &. W. Oliver.
J. A. StOnnell. J. .. Lynch, DR.. Will
lam T. Cation Mrs l.. y. Reid. J. G.
Graham. g. V. Peyton. f. II. Roberts,
J. G. Horten. Boyer Grocery Company,
James h. Snapp, x L. RaIdasill. T. II.
DeButts. ]. |. Randall. NJ. J. Hottie.
J. ]. Gamer. W. T. Thomasson. W J.
Flanagan. Swami Mason. E. A. Norris,
\. G Sanner. Runabouts-F w Hart.
Burke, n. NJ. Schneider. R o. Lyell.
DR.. H. W. Freeman. Mrs. &. II. Buxton.
A. H. Barbor. Boyce Garage. A. c.
Moses Construction Company. Delivery
wagons John O'Keefe. National Flee
trical Supply Company. Charles II. ket-
tier, Milton f. Hughes.
The Commercial Automobile and Sup
ply Company this week sold Studebaker
cars 10 DR.. !. c. Weld, J, D. Johnson
and E. A. Leavell.
The latest purchaser of a Cartercar
touring car is Franklin s. Long. a Pat
ent Office Examiner. The sale was
made by the Cartcrcar Sales Company.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-11
CLEARING UP DEBRIS
OF GRANGE STORE
Interior of New Building to be Planned
at Once-Waiting for Grange
and Wheel Club Decisions.

Tine work Of gIeariu- AWAY titc
debris in the eeliar ot the Grange
huiidiug is progressing aS rapidly a
possible. but ii is slow work III the
hcst The debris is frozen down and
in one place the heavy carpets Ut the
vermont Wheel clab have covered
over mech II the other debris ana Il
is possible to set them OUT only hy
caoPpinE and picking them in snail
pieces. PART o. Patrick Fleming s safe
has been uncovered ana that VIII he
au- oar tomorrow probably
= @. Abbott SAID this Moon that as
soon rs the cellar in the east portion Of
the building could I've cleaned the work
OF reconstruction would be started H.
expects 70 BE notified tomorrow ot the
decision Of the Vermont Wheel club
amt Protective Grange as 10 whether
they wish quarters in tine new building.
and when their desires are known th-
plans Tor the interior Of the busIdiHg
viii be made.
\ pair ct gray horses owued bv +.
Ciosbv a Cos. one of the several teams
IeHEaged in drawing away the debris,
went over the bank III. the dump YES
terday with the wagon and load The
bank slid away when the rg was back
od MP TO the edge hur neither horse
WAS inquired and no damage WAS done.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-11
Brattleboro Man Said to Be
Slated to Succeed Late
III. w. Bailey
NO STATEMENT TO
MAKE AT PRESENT
Notlc5 Of Temporary Appointment AL
ready Said to Have Been Received
ONCE Carries Salary of $1,000 a Year
and Travelling Expenses.

Information has come 20 The Re-
farmer III excellent authority that At
toner Arthur r. Carpenter If Brattle-
ooro has been appointed temporary
lnited States marshal to succeed the
iate Horace " Bailey Of Rutland. also
that information TO that effect came
to Nr. Carpenter today.
When asked ~ The Reformer reIa
tive TO the report Mr. Carpenter had
uo statement to make. not wishing TO
seem premature. but he did not deny
that he regarded the situation as very
favorable
Other Democrats. some holding Off
eial positions. have been interviewed
- The Reformer. and they state that
IT !. their understanding that Mr.. Car
pentrr has received. or j. to receive.
the appointment, also that an appoint
mant as temporary marshall means that
H. viii receive in due time the perma-
nent appointment.
For several weeks efforts TO secure
I'll, appointment have been made IN
Washington in behalf of several per
sous. among them ". \. Shumway Of
this town.
The salary Of the United States mar
~h:i Il, ~2,5oO year and travelling ex-
panses, aHi an appropriation is made
/ 81 addition for clerk hire and deputy
mar>hai~
/ Mr.. Carpenter was born in Reads
I lora March a. 1861. and lived on a
farm iu Whitingham during his early
iife. He graduated from the state
normal school at Castleton in 1887 and
Taught school until he entered q Roch-
| ester. N IT., business college. gradual
my there in 1890. Subsequently he
taught school and then studied law with
| stephen II. Davenport. In 1895 he en-
tered Boston university law school, and
MAS admitted to the Vermont bar the
next wear and in 1897 graduated from
the Law school.
He formed partnership in North
Adams Mass. with Cornelius A. Par
/ ker. new of Boston. In the next year,
! l>g$ Le was admitted TO practice in
the United States courts in Mass achu-
sctts and i'm 1900 he was admitted to
practice in the United States courts of
t3rs state. He was secretary of the
Hoosac Valley Agricultural society of
North Adams fer several years and
when in Nottingham he was member
IF tie school board. He came to Brat
tlehoro in 1908 aud since 1906 has been
II in>ticc Of the peace. He was elected
Town agent Iu 1908 and has served as
town attorney for several years. He is
a member Of Unity lodge of MasonS
eli Jacksonville and of the Oil South
Congre gational church of Boston.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-11
ATTRACTIVE SUPPORT
FOR KENT CONCERT
Fred L. Clark Engaged to Play Second
Piano Part-John T. Ahearn, Bas-
so, of Springfield, Mass.

The concert TO be given next week
hy Charlotte Kent, pianistc, Will he
one OF the notable musical events OF
the season. One OF the musical fca
lures will be presentation. of the
Gricg & minor concerts with the or
chestral score transcribed for 4 second
piano. The mclodious character Of this
work and the wonderful color OF its
harmonics make It popular not only
with musicians hut with those who do
not care for most piano music, and the
effect with two pianos is heightened.
The second piano part will be played
by Fred l.. Clark, organist Of the Pay
son church OF Easthampton. Mass,
which from the days OF Kingsley, the
hymn writer, has enjoyed distinction
for the excellence of its music.
Mr. Clark also viii accompany John
IF. Ahern. basso Of Springfield, Mass,
whu Will be heard in several choice
numbers. Mr. Ahern is one of the best
bass singers in the Connecticut valley,
having rich voice aud unusual musi-
Iclanship.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-11
No Reply to Wireless Sent to
Vessel Caught in the
Ice FlOeS
STEAMER SIGHTED
OFF BONNIE BAY
Known to Be in That Locality
Androscoggin, Sent to Relief, Will
Arrive or Scene Soon.

CURLING, New wfoundlaud. Feb. H..
The Cape Ray wireless station, $50
! miles south Of the Bay of Islands, re
ported today that repeated efforts yes
tcrday and last ui2nt failed to locate
the United states naval tug Potomac,
which has been eripped III the ice loe~
OF the Gui ut Fl. Lawrence six days.
1t is reported from Bounic Bay, ~
miles NORTH. that steamer was sight
ed in the ice of that place yesterday.
and a. uo other Vessel j. known to be
IN that vicinity, il is thought that the
ship was the Potomac The revenue
cutter Androsroggin, which lett Port.
land, Maine, Yesterday, Will probably
arrive on the scene late tomorrow or
Friday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-11
DEATH IN NORTHFIELD
OF REV. II. FAY SMITH
Congregational Pastor Died at 1155
Today Following Operation for
Acute Attack Of Appendicitis
Special to The Reformcr.
NORTHFlELD. Mass, Feb. II.

MIN ~ + ltLl-D. miss. 1 Ell. / /.
This community was greatly saddcn-
ell this noon hv the death of Rev. y
Fay Smith. As, which took place 1T his
home at l.55 Q clock, following au
operation yesterday for an acute at
tack Of appendicitis. 1t was. realized,
however. that his condition was very
grave ana that tke prospects were that
the atIiiction would terminate fatally
The operation, which was performed
by DR. Walter Weiser of Springfield
Mass, 4 widely known surgeon, reveal
ed the fact that the appendix was not
ruptured, but there were numerous ad
heslons and il was necessary u remove
about l. inches Of the intestine
Rev. Mr. Smith had been suffering
from al attack of grip and in conse-
qncnce was greatly weakened before
the operation. II was stated last even
ing that he had an even chance for
reeavery, hut this morning when the
doctor visited him Ire was not ~ well.
lie Was attended by two nurses.
\ prayer meeting WAS held last night
1t the home OF ". &. Roberts attend
Ell hy about -. to offer PRAYER for the
recovery of Mr. Smith
Rev. Mr.. Smith was pastor of. the
congregational church and was one Of
the most prominent aud active men in
tie community Ia matters pertaining
to the public good, aud was beloved by
all Besides his wife he leaves four
children son III Mt Hcrmon and
three who are Younger Jle was =
years old Feb g.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-11
ONE BOY GATHERS
3,211 EGG MASSES
Floyd Nicholas of Centrevillc School
Making Good Progress Toward
Winning q Contest Prize.

Floyd Nicfpia>, IL, a pupil III the
fifth grade in the Centrevllle school, i
making a great record in the collection
Of tent caterpillar egg masses in the
prize contest of The Reformer AMI the
county agricultural association. t,p 70
last night he had 5,2ll egg masses 70
his credit.
The agricultural bulletins say that
each egg mass contains go eggs, ON an
average On this basis the Nicholas
lad has prevented the Matching of eo2,
go caterpillars.