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The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
TEXAN covers IS
STATES IN CADILLAC
Doctor. with Little Son and Daughter
Making Record Three Months
Trip in the West.
CAR ovERcoMES BIG wASHoUT

DR.. c. D. johnson, of ThraII, WILL
hanson County, Tex, with his son of
nine years and daughter of four. Is
making what will probably be a record
trip through the Western, Northwestern,
and Southwestern parts Of the country.
Travelling in a Cadillac and carrying q
complete camping outfit, the doctor ex-
poets to be gone three months and to
cover thirteen States, says J. NJ. Stod-
dard. OF Cook and Stoddard, local dis
tributors for the Cadillac
Starting at El Paso. Tex, the doctors
route carries him to Los Angeles by way
of Phoenix and San Diego. through
Yosemite and Tahoe, Ore; Seattle.
Wash; Boise. Idaho; Butte. Mont; Salt
Lake. Utah; Cheyenne, wyo.; Denver.
Col; Oklahoma City, Okla, and back to
his home at Thran, Tex.
The trip started a month ago, and
so far has been without mishap. From
his home to Ell Paso. the speedometer
registered 100 miles. due TO the nu-
merous detours necessary to escape
wash-out roads. DR.. johnson reports
considerable travel over the southern
route. He says he helped at least q
dozen cars out OF bad holes in Texas and
New Mexico. and several parties Joined
him, but after a day or so dropped back
because the pace was too stif for them.
Il had hardly left FL Paso." said the
Texan. when l began hearing about
the mammoth wash-out This was to
be positively the wors; seven miles of
road in the whole world. The nearer
We got to California the stronger the
talk and even when we arrived in Yuma
We were told that We could not expect
to get through.
One man listened to the talk so much
that he finally shipped from Yuma TO
Imperial Junction, but had come all the
way from Texas without having any help
and l knew If any car had ever crossed
this dreaded wash mine would make il.
l went into II with more or less fear,
after debating the tires to thirty-ive
pounds On the low the car made good
progress and / finally slipped il into the
intermediate and as l kept on going l
finally got into the high and finished
that much-talked Of sand hole on my
high gear. II ! don't have anything
harder than the mammoth wash, will
be pleased
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
ANOTHER FAREWELL.

Farewelling proved so profitable to Sir
Johnston Forbes-Robertson last season
that he is preparing to begin another
good-by tour Of this country, in Sep
tember.
It may be recalled that considerable
fanfare attended Sir Johnston's farewell
maneuvers last spring. He made ad-
dresses and gave interviews in New York,
in which he spoke feelingly of his re-
tirement, commented upon his age and
long term of service, and betrayed a tear
or so. Also he was given a dinner in
commemoration Of his final perform
ances.
But Sir Johnston evidently, like the
brook and Sarah Benhardt, is going on
forever. or, at least. as long as the 60
ing is good
This seasons series of farewell appear
ances will begin in Detroit on September
2s. and his itinerary will include the
larger cities OF the country as far West
as the Pacific Coast.
The eminent actor will not be handi-
capped by a superhuity of baggage on
this tour. because he plans to present
only Hamlet" The Light that
Failed" and Caesar and Cleopatra" in
stead OF his more formidable repertory
Of former visits.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
MOTOR TRUCK ON TOUR
EXPECTED HERE TODAY
Little Giant" on 3.000-Mile Run.
Will Arrive from Haserstown
with CoIos Flying.

The Little Giant motor truck, which
left Chicago August !, carrying a one
ton load, driver and observer, probably
will arrive in Washington this afternoon
from Hagerstown, where the last stop
was made.
Mr.. Giroux. assistant to the vice-presi-
dent OF the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Com
pany. the manufacturers Of the Little
Giant truck. is plotting the trip. which
will cover a period OF six or seven weeks.
The route is laid through about fifty
cities in the East over a course Of 3OOC
miles.
The Firestone tires which are used on
the truck are being submitted to the
hardest kind OF usage. and they will
doubtlessly come through with flying COL
ors, as has been the case on a number
Of similar tests. particularly those tires
used on a motorcar in the Geld Of SER
vice in Mexico.
G. c. Stevens. local representative for
the Little Giant" and J. ]. Haas. of
the Washington branch of the Firestone
Tire and Rubber Company. will go out
to meet the truck and ACCOMPANY it in.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
YORK, Pa, ideal
Objective POINT
Distance Thence from the
National Capital Is
I78 Miles.
NOT LONG FOR DAYS RUN
Route Laid on Good Motoring Roads
Through Beautiful Scenefy of
Rich. Populous Region.

printed by permission from the touring edition
Of the Motor News)
One hundred and seventy-eight miles
is quite a days trip for some. but there
are others who seem to enjoy long ride
in a motorcsr. For these York, Pa, is
a desirable spot as the objective of a
days run. The route to this Pennsyl-
vania city also offers this inducement:
If one finds the journey getting long.
1here are several points where a turn-o1
can be made and a return trip home
started without going out OF the way in
the least
The roads are good. the scenery en-
route is all that any one can ask, and
with good weather the motorist can wish
Tor nothing more. His trip will lead him
through some Of the most fertile country
in all Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Beautiful farms and pretentious estates
testify to the prosperity of the region
through which the road passes. The
route is especially interesting because of
the many landmarks which are associ-
ated with the history Of our country.
Distances Indicated.
lO-FARAGUT SQUARE. Go north on
Connecticut ave. to
O1-Bear left into Eighteenth St
L2-Turn right into Columbia road.
LSTurn left at Fourteenth st.
37-Cross trolley loop; bear right.
42-Bear left and follow trolley.
61-Cross B. & o. r. r.
s-Tollgate. Get ticket
9s-Tongate. Show ticket.
1L1-Straight ahead, leaving wires.
lGSOLNEY tollgate. Give up ticket and
keep straight ahead.
212-BROOKVILLE. Sharp to left
n2-Take right fork.
23O-Keep straight ahead with wires
From this point the road follows the
wires all the way to Westminster
with the exception of a few places
where the wires run of through the
fields.
SO+COOKSVILLE Straight ahead,
crossing Baltimore-Frederick pike
327-HOODS MILLS. Cross bridge and
then railroad. Go up steep hill.
3s.1-Keep straight ahead with wires
4s.o-WESTMINSTER. Turn left in to
Main st
4S.7-Cross railroad. Keep straight ahead.
49O-Take right fork at yellow brick
house.
55.3-Cross stone bridge.
5Ll-CARLTON.
5s.s-Cross Pennsylvania Maryland line
marked by three short bridges.
61.l-LITTLESTOWN
61-9-Turn right at postofice in to Han
over road and follow trolley.
S26-Dsave trolley. Keep on macadam
63O-Tollgate Get ticket
636-Keep straight ahead with wires.
656-Cross covered bridge.
69.O-HANOYER. Straight ahead around
square
6N+Cross railroad.
7O3-Tollgate. Get ticket
T33-Tollgate. Give up ticket.
71-ABBOTTSTOwN. Turn right at
square.
755-Tollgate Get ticket
S26-Cross railroad.
S35-Tollgate. Show ticket
s6T-Cross railroad
IS S6STollgate. Give up ticket
S7.+Meet trolley tracks.
S2-Cross railroad into York
sa+Cross bridge and railroad tracks.
S96-YORK
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
ACCESSORIES
ford CUTS PRICE AGAIN
| and SHARES PROFIT
Every New Buyer from August I.
1914. to August l. 1915. Is to
Get $40 to $50 Rebate.
DEPENDS ON SALE OF 100000

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 15.-That the
Ford Motor Company's encouragement
of its reduction IN prices. coupled with
profit-sharing plan for the prospect
i've beneft OF retail buyers, has lifted
the people "off their feet" is indicated
by the huge volume of correspondence
that has overwhelmed the Detroit ONCE
OF the company.
While the Ford Company's an
nouncement OF its new profit-sharing
plan-a plan for the benefit of new
buyers only-was clearly stated. the
omcials find 1t necessary to reiterste
! that the-profit-s sharing plan for the
beneht of new owners has nothing to
do with the immediate reduction in
price. Sixty dollars is cut on the price
of every car at once and this reduc-
tion is not contingent on any produc-
tion figure, although there Is no guar
sntee that present prices will not be
advanced.
The proft-sharing plan, by which
each buyer who purchases a Ford be-
tween August /, 1914, and August l..
1915. is to receive from $40 to $50 as
his share OF the seasons profits, Is an
entirely separate and distinct PROPOSE
tion and is contingent. on the sale and
cars between the dates named.
Three hundred thousand cars Is q
stunning production and some people
who are not fully informed concerning
the huge character of Ford business
fear the figure may be in excess OF the
possibilities. 1t is necessary to recall
in this connection how the Ford out
put has grown from year to year in
order to understand that 100000 cars
will be only a normal growth. II must
be remembered that from August l,
1918, TO August l. 1914, the Ford Com
pany manufactured 22l,sSs cars and
the season before that something like
ls5,00O With every new Ford buyer
interested in the company's profits as
soon as he buys, IT is a conservative
estimate to base the new pront-shartng
plan on a production Of 100000 cars.
The Ford Company further explains
that the new plan Is but the fulfill
ment Of a promise. II was the pur-
pose of the company when 1t was or
the largest and broadest meaning of
that phrase. II was the avowed pol
icy of the company 10 govern price
according to production. based on
market prices to buy and build. His
tory proves the truth OF these state
ments Ford prices have been steadily
reduced as business grew. Many will
remember that when the prices were
reduced last August IL was declared
that there would be a still further re-
duction in another year IL production
and buying prices warranted. Produc-
tion and the market price Of materials
has warranted that step and the
promise has been kept.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
AN AUTO DISPLAY
In A PIANO STORE
G Street Concern Has an Original Ex-
hibit in Window that is At
tracing Attention.

There is a very interesting window dis.
play in the G street window Of the E. 2.
Droop and Sons Company. which has
been created and executed by Wilbur D.
Osgood. An auto-piano. which is 50 pop
ular on the battle ships OF the United
States Navy. has been used as the body
of the display, then there are regular
artillery wheels. equipped with Goodyear
tires, a Klaxon hand horn, lamps, etc.
arranged in such manner as to give
good likeness Of an automobile. These
automobile accessories serve to accent
forcibly that part OF the name Of the
piano which distinguishes it from other
players.
The whole arrangement is original and
unique, and has attracted much atten-
ton.
The National Auto Supply Company. .
weIl-known accessory concern. loaned the
motor accessories.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
EQUIP YOURSELF WITH
AN OPERATORS PERMIT

Before you start on on that
trip into Maryland this morning
be sure to equip yourself with
an operators card.
Several county police officials
will be on the lookout for motor
lists not armed with the proper
credentials. Merely procuring
Identification tags for the ma
chine does not entitle you to
operate a car in Maryland. 1t is
necessary to secure a permit to
operate the machine, at a cost of
50, for life. Maryland authori-
ties are also endeavoring to put
4 stop to motorists evading the
law by using their chauffeur's Ii
cense cards. The charge for a
chauffeur's license is IS annually.
A chauffeur is termed a profess
sional under the law.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
BARNHART REPORTS SALES.

Sales reported by William P. Barnhart
& Co.: 1915 Pullman. Skis, with wire
wheels and electric gear shift to ]. Louis
Loose and William Henry Lewis; Stand
ard electric coupes, finished in dark-blue
broadcloth, to Mrs. L. NJ Wheeler and
H. s Duvenny; 1915 King touring cars to
W. W. Green, W. H. Hymel. H. L. Coch-
ran, and William Morris.
Wholesale deliveries-Three King tour
ing cars to the Greensville Motor Com
pany, Emporia, Va; three King touring
cars to the Roanoke Motor Car Company,
Roanoke, Va; three King touring cars
to the Virginia City Motor Company.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
MITCHELL 1915 &c" SOLD.

w V. Leech. sales manager for the
Mitchell Automobile Agency at l21o D
street northwest, reports the sale OF
1915 So. six passenger Mitchell, touring
model, to T. S. Tincher Of the Washing
ton Gaslight Company. The car was de-
livered the latter part of last week.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
REPORTS CARTERCAR SALE

Oscar A. Reed. Of the Cartercar Sales
Company, local distributors for the Car
tercar and Metz, reports the sale Of
Cartercar. touring model. to Henry Was
sung, manager of the Arlington Brewery.
Several carloads of the Metz cars are ex-
pected in any day now by the Cartercar
Sales Company.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
LEAVES TODAY ON TOUR.

Paul Barnhart. associated with William
P. Barnhart & Co., local representatives
for the King. Pullman, and Standard
Electricque cars. leaves today in King
touring car with Mrs. Barnhart for
several weeks stay at several OF the
New Jersey beach resorts.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16

Among /the curious taxes imposed in
Germany on various objects are those on
baby carriages, where the amount is 40
cents each; and $50 tax on Gagged night
ingales, Of which there have not been
any for many years, and tourists for
whom the hotel keeper is taxed 2I-2
cents which Is. added 10 the bill
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
PRIZES FOR AUTO PARADE.

A feature Of the Star Spangled Ban
ner" centennial week beginning Septem-
Der in Baltimore will be a floral auto
mobile parade. The parade will take place
Tuesday afternoon, September S, at :
o'clock. Prizes to the extent OF $2,5oO will
be awarded.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
AUTO MAKING HISTORY.
Big White 500 Carries Vice Presi-
dent MarshaII About.

dent MarshaII About.
One Of the familiar sights on the
boulevards Of Washington is the big
car belonging to Vice President Mar
shall. A $50 White, equipped with
Firestone tires, it conveys the Vice
President from place to place in his
round Of duties. Car and tires are no
doubt playing an important role in ma
tional history. although history will
never record their services.
The motorcar is becoming more and
more valuable adjunct in the ma
tons affairs. Though arms may get
the glory for victories in war, and
arbitration or mediation get the credit
for final peace, the motorcar is on the
job all over the world and rendering
services that cannot be estimated.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
VIRGINIA VETERANS TO CAMP.

The Grand Camp, Confederate Veterans
Of Virginia, will hold its annual reunion
in Newport News, Va, on October 20 to
% Camp No. III, U. c. ", and Harry
Heth Camp, No. 11s, Of Virginia, will be
represented by a large delegation.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
NEW "HUP" LOCAL AGENT.

c. NJ. Dow is now the sole agent for
the Hupmobile, A. H Mccormick, jr..
having retired from the concern. Dow
will continue in the present headquarters
for "Hupps" at 1872 Fourteeth street
northwest
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
WAR DEPARTMENT BUYS CAR.

The War Department has purchased
ton and a half Federal motor truck
chassis for El Paso, Tex. from the Fed
eral Sales and Service Company in the
Munsey Building. according to Charles
A. Cotterill, general manager.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
GETS A MARION ROADSTER.

T. N Eddy. Of Alexandria, Va, came
over Saturday morning to receive his 1915
Marion roadster, which he purchased
from Henry Cunningham, OF the Motor
Sales and Service Company.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
sTUDEBAKER IN LIMELIGHT.

The Commercial Automobile and Supply
Company sold and delivered studebakers
last week to the following: Gabe E.
Parker, Registrar Of the United States
Treasury: DR.. C. c. Kress, and J. Rey-
nolds.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
GEN. JOFFRE USES AUTO.
Racing Car Driven by Noted Driver
Carries Him to Front.

Paris Aug. 15.-For the first time in
history the automobile is proving its
worth in war. Gen. Joffre. the French
army commander, is enabled by its use
to cover miles along the front and
has inspired his men by his presence.
The French general uses a racing
automobile, and his chauffeur is George
Boillot, three-time winner of the
Grand Prix. He was an army reserv-
ist, and when he answered the call to
the colDrs asked for an assignment
which ftted his vocation.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
MARYLAND ROADS CLOSED.
Ready Reference for AutoIsts Who
Are ContrmPIating Trips.

Are Contemplating Trips.
Washington motorists touring in Mary
land should take notice that several of
the State roads under construction have
been closed to traffic, and will do well to
clip this item out for ready reference
State roads closed to trafic are: Balti-
more County, Belair road, from Overlea
north; Frederick road, Catonsville to
Ellicott City.
Carroll County, Manchester road, Mey-
er's entrance to Sherman's line.
Somerset County, Allen road, Princess
Anne to Allen.
Dorchester County. Sharptown road.
Eldorado to Sharptown.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
W. P. BARNHART PLANS TRIP.

W. P Barnhart leaves Monday on King
business for a trip through the territory
controlled by the firm His trip will ex-
tend to Eastern Ohio and West Penn
Sylvania.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
R. A. SPLLANE ON VISIT.

R. A Spillane. district manager in the
Northwestern States for the Hupp Motor
Company. of Detroit. Mich. spent several
days last week at the local Hupmobile
agency.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16

Several women, employed on a beet
sugar farm near Norfolk. Va, wear
trousers while they are doing the trying
work Of pulling beets.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
REPORT MAXWELL "a5" SALES.

DR.. ". L Tigner and c. ]. Armistead.
purchased Maxwell -" touring cars from
H. B. Leary. jr., last week.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16

For wear with the white raglan, one can
get an Alpine white velour hat, a patent
leather band and high tailored bow.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16

A stunning white velour raglan coat,
now available, has black satin pipinGs,
big jet buttons and a rose basket pa
termed lining of white silk
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16

There are approximately 1000 motor
cars running on the streets of Washing
ton.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16

The Dominion Of Canada, with its 7o,ooC
automobiles in operation. compares with
Michigan. ranking seventh in the United
States, where there are 5000 cars.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
AUTO ATOMS.

a rubberized silk plaid cape with green
and blue coloring and yellow cross stripes
is the latest thing for motoring. The re-
verse side is gray. A deep yoke and full
hood make 1t ideal
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16

On many boulevards may be soon seen
a late parasol of English coaching model
II comes in black and white and with a
rose lining. There is also a smart little
plaid parasol, which folds into the handle
and has frames adapted to stand a stir
wind.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16
HEARD ALONG THE ROW.

There are about 900 Fords in daily
use in New York State.
California claims the greatest number
Of motorcycles in operation, with total
Of %, 5oO
The Washington herald., 1914-08-16

Shaded silk scarfs are very attractive.
deep shade forms the border, while the
center is of very plain tint. The mems
are three inches wide and hemstitched.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-12-09
GE01GE RzW|lKWNESZkp
4S3sSs'ee..EE sls s'S t@sH

orphaned WainngfOro with Q happy
smile.
I'm It guess," acknowledged
drink. Jim: Quickr"
you may come with me now" the
dentist remarked softly
Black1s arose and followed. with
much careless bravey.
"Is Oak Center q pretty fair business
town. asked Wallingford Of the
stranger.
For some lines" stated Bessmer.
with distinct and quite visible inward
reservations Its really q farming
town and very rich. but It gives slight
support to manufacturing.
~You must be . manufActursr."
guessed Wallingford
II am In q small way" acknowl-
edged the other. still frowning IL
have q malleabie iron foundry and
have obtained capacity business On .
process Of my own"
Capacity ID good enough"
The trouble IL with the Size Of the
capacity" explained Bessmer. With .
dry laugh. why. with $4,000 more
capital could increase. not alone my
net earnings. but my percentage Of
profit on the total investment not less
than four times Az It il. barely hold
my credit"
when Q shaky business can't Dor
row money II sells stock" observed
WaIfngford with q wisdom born Of
much experience. Are you incorpo-
ratedr'
1.-TWO hundred and nfty thousand
I've $4,000 worth Of stock in the
treasury. The $4,000 ! sold Of the
other half went at so per cent"
81 suppose you'd be willing to clean
out the treasury shares for your $50
000." suggested Wallingford.
The man jumped at that SHOW me
howr' be begged
you're shamefully honest" unused
Wallingford studying him in minute
detail
81 hope So returned Bessmer sin
cerely.
Il think ri go TO Oak Center and
look at your plant decided Walling-
ford. who had found his present loca.
t1on unproductive Il have $4,000 that
haven't done a useful thing. except
come to me. since they were printed"
II suppose ] shall see you again. Mr.
Wallingford." ventured Bessmer
Il think So" replied Wallingford.
sha king his head ut him and giving a
sidelong glance toward Blackie Mr.
Bessmer nodded in comprehension Of
the warning to be secreuve. Walling-
ford took him by the arm and walked
into the operating room with him,
coolly closing the dentist out with
Blackie- I'D rather not have MI.
Daw know anything Of our affairs. .
he explained.
~ guessed as much" smiled Bess-
mer. but at first thought he was IN
intimate friend Of yours"
"Re's an intimate business rival
denied WallinRford. chuckling. I'VE
have some great lights"
"What Is your business, II I may
askr' Bessmer naturally inquired
THE purchase and sale Of stock In
unprosperous companies" J. Rufus
told him. with a perfectly straight
| countenance
~ guess you could do it" Bessmei
opined. with a sigh Il wish you
would think 1t worth while to take
hold Of my factory"
"What dime do you go back to Oal
Centerr'
ION the $40 train"
I'll ride over with you" promised
Wallingford. and they shook hand,
on It
NJ Res.msr. much relieved ~ II