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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14
WOMEN AGENTS
Many Of the Weaker Sex Are Pur.
chasing Automobiles and They
ProNed 70 Be Good ~"Saleamen1

The time is undoubtedly coming
when, In the large cities. automobiles
VIII be sold to quite an extent by wo-
men" says Arthus Holmes. vice
president and sales manager OF the
Franklin Automobile Company.
IL would certainly help a dealer
10 have a woman selling for him, es-
pecially II she Is able TO do her own
demonstrating. The effect would BE-
10 inspire confidence in the women
purchasers OF automobiles. We have
seen a good many cases this past year
OF women buying cars and most Of
u dealers have taught women how
to drive a ar.
The purchase OF automobiles by
women Is a natural thing-a tendency
OF the times. Certainly the gasoline
a OF today a be made as easy 70
operate as an electric. Beft-hand
drive. center control. automatic spark
advance. starter OF maximum sim
pltcity. tire reliability. etc. OFFER an
excellent proposition 10 a woman who
wants 10 drive her WI car
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14
BEGIN PRACTICE
Preparations Being Mace Fer Biq In
annapolis Speedway Event Pre-
iininsnes-Forei9ners Come
Prepared.

Although II VIII not Be- 20 many
more lays until practice will begin
upon the Indianapolis Motor speed
way Tor the 5eo-mile race. MAY ".
yet az this stage OF the game George
a. DICKSON SAYS II L. foolish for any
sntrAnt. foreign or American. TO kid
ninlself into b~elieveing he will win
the classic event. Dickson Is general
OF the National Motor We
nlcie Company whose car won the
ovv-mile race in 1912 and still holds
the record. The National was not
entered last year when the foreign
PeuEeo' a won. but came behind
cessiul experience the has
had IN racing OF all kinds. Dickson's
Vows have extra weight. He says.
OF course a. would be nice IL an
american a could again win
thts race. We must remember one
thing. however. Before last year tho
foreign eligibles looked with suspic-
ION upon the Speedway. They simply
were not familiar with the actual
facts. They had no definite idea OF
n tracks size and the events mag
mtude-Last y~ear-when the foreign
ers came over here IL was pitiful
how ~unprepartd they were for the
strenuous conflict. II looked like the
drivers had sneaked out the back
Goors OF their factories without let
ing the management know IL. They
did not have spare parts. and in a
number OF ways we're poorly prepared
for such a hard race.
Getting back 20 the coming 500
mile race. let me say that I believe
the foreigners who come over here
this year will be much better
than last wear because they have eel
n now know. They took The actual
cash prize home with them last year.
real money. that soon convinced
everyone that the Indianapolis Speed
way IL no plker' affair. When the
foreigners come here this year I ex-
pect TO see them well prepared ami
IN dead earnest. II only Ear that
the American-made cars will have "A
better prepared and more experienced
held OF foreigners to compete with
this yea than they had last"
When asked who he thought would
win this year. Dickson said IL was
foolish to try TO pick a winner now.
) much depends upon what kind o.
cars the entrants enter. Some one
may spring a sensational surprise.
After m has seen all the competi-
tors in practice. studied h character
OF the cars, noted the kind OF drivers.
and the many other elements. then n
becomes comparatively easy TO pick
a list of the most likely winners. But
] do not believe any n entrant can
ciaim victory as theirs until this
years race is all over"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14
CUB REPORTER ON
AUTO ACCIDENT

us like this here. AIR. Reporter. see?
rs near as I can tell.
a gentleman hired my car. and ha
ne brought a lady down with him
To make the trip afar.
ana SO We scrubbed her thoroughly
Heporter-The ladv2
pealer-No' The ear.
Well, cutting on my story some.
To come TO what beielf
ihey started out. hut soon broke down.
W hlch much annoyed the swell.
she didn't take was just right:
IL was an awful lar.
lie cranked her up with all his might.
Reportcr-The lady
Dealer-\o-o, The car.
They soon were on their way again.
And started for the West.
All sptck and span. without "a stain,
hen. all at once. I'm bicSt.
she exploded and refused to go,
Deiied all Jacks and bars.
He lifted up her bonnet. to
Reporter-The lady?
Dealer tnoddingJ-And the cars.
That's all. ! think. AIR. Reporter: now
III state TO YOU my claim.
Five hundred dollars. yOu'u allow,
Won't build her up the same.
Her engines gone. her wheels are broke.
I've lost my earning star,
she's laying now upon the road
ltepOrfer-The LADY,
Dealer-No-o-o-o' The car.
Manhattan Automobile club Bulletin.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14
WILL BOWL SOME
Members Of Local chauffeurs' Associa-
ton viii Give Party at The
Oaks Tuesday.

The C~hauffeurs' association OF the
holding OF n bowling party and supper
at the Oaks, Tuesday, March IL. This
is the fifth party TO be given by the
club and IL Is expected that IL will
prove one of the most successful ever
given BY the club. About fifty mem
bers will be present and some very
fast bowling is anticipated. As an
extra feature OF the evening an or
chestra win be present TO furnish
music for the occasion. II Is expected
hat all members will be present as
this will probably be among the last
OF the indoor rents TO be given by
the club this year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14
MAY UNITE
LEGAL Motorcycle Club and chaHuers'
Association May Be Merged In
Near Future.

local Motorcycle club members and
the C~hGIfucrs' association to form
- combination Of the two clubs. As
each club has q large mcmbership IL
would greatly Increase the member.
snip Of the clubs and make % an easy
matter for them 10 hold contests Of
al kinds. This would also necessi-
tate the securing Of larger quarters
because The rooms that AZ the pres.
ent time are being occupied bv the
Motorcycle club would not be large
enough. W definite 1ction has been
taken as yet but it g. expected that
ne matter VIII receive the attention
Of both clubs at their next meeting
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14
MEETING TO DISCUSS
PRISON LABOR IN ~ G

The Natinoal Committee on Prison
Labor is arranging for n series Of
uccttnrs throughour the country un-
der the auspices % lts educational
department. when possible develop
ment Of convict road work and other
features viii BE- discussed and WORK
VIII b. done 10 bring about the estab-
hshmont Of an office Of prisons UNI
der the Federal Government at Wash
ingtOn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

The Loe Agency OF the Island,
agents for the Ford cars. are receiv-
ing many cars. During the past week
eighteen cars were received and sew
eral orders taken for delivery about
April 1. Mr.. Loe expects this TO be
n OF the most prosperous years In
the history of the Ford machine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

All members OF the local club are
requested to . at the club sooms
sunday for the purpose of taking part
IN the first Dad run OF the season.
IL is expected that a greater part OF
the members will participate.
n motorcycle was recently the
means of saving the members of a
British exploring party from great
hardships and perhaps death. The
party was travelling through Africa
on the Cape to Cairo route. gather
ing data concerning the interior of
the continent. The equipment con
sisted OF a Zig automobile and a mo-
torcycle. When In the depth of the
continent the automobile broke down.
leaving the party stranded many
miles from aid. Though the motor
had kept pace with the large
car all the way. II was still in excel.
lent condition and journeyed back 10
civilization. returning with the neces-
sary repairs and supplies.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

MODEL "L-if"-The Pope Twin is probably the worlds most, now.r,u
stock motor cycle This is 10 ideb boast butt absolute TACT bssd " Wn,r pOO~effdm
EST recently mad by David I. Ganup. NJ E. Professor II GasfE ngineerin
~ .s ne nW%sSssst sr po5teehntc Institute This test vas mad under cendtions
&c. at the rear wheel al nov to be Is 9O egardIess OF our rsbma rvnnd
rating OF Is horsepower. The. nachine. tested Vas fully equipped carrie" a ITn
wms iron q bast OF air directed at tbs front OF the motor cycle. IN velocity
resistance was even greaert than found under even abnorma roa condition.
a.. his magnificent showing a NOT due to gueswork calculations of pistop
aspnc emenc nr AK means o OF haphazard apparatqs IT WAS sEcURED under
OF n scenuhc Investigator IL $40 orsrowe is not the horrepowG or The
motor Is snch-but the, horsepower at te uont IL contact between he ear
and his explains the remarkable hill climbing Abilities Of he Pope eTrSSfi n and
two-speed motor cycles ""
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Motorcycles are taking the place OF
the old mustangs and bronco ponies
in the Western States. according to
ID. Spencer. who f. employed on a
ranch near Goldsmith. Wyo. The
ranch on which Spencer works is
about AZ miles from Cheyenne and II
miles from tho postofhce. On his
-two-wheeler' he can make the trip
Tor the mail or 10 the city in about
o%ne-third Of the time IL took with a
horse. Spencer also takes the motor
cycle with him on the ranch. finding
II very s~erviceable in rounding up
the horses.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Real road demonstrations are OF
more value TO the prospective pur-
chaser Of a motor n today than
ever before. There Is no longer the
necessity for a demonstration 10 as
certain N the car viii run. The pub
Tic has paid its share toward expert
ments during the development OF tho
motor car. Any person today paying
out n large sum Of money for a motor
n is a very poor buyer n he does
not take n thorough demonstration In
several cars.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

The new six cylinder Rambler re-
Gently ordered by NJ. F. Giesey OF
this city. has arrived.
Mr.. Fellers. of Rose Hill. Bellaire,
has purchased a Keeton seven pas
senger touring car. which was de-
iivered Tuesday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

In the early days OF the automobile
IL was an unusual sight to see a wo-
man driving a big car. Today there
are many women that enjoy driving
and have become ardent motorists.
even to driving big cars in the heavy
traffic of the cities.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14
MOTORCYCLE NOTES.

IN interesting meeting OF the local
motorcycle club was held at the club
rooms Tuesday evening. Several mat
ters pertaining 10 the races OF the
coming season were taken UP and the
matter OF taking in members was dis
cussed. IL was decided 10 a ali
possible members TO the club during
the summer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Earl Howard Of Lyndon. o.. believes
That he hos rivnn his motorcycle n
test which proves beyond doubt tho
slnrlinr qualities 81 the two wheeler.
Howard has ridden q motorcycle since
'V' ana during that time he saws hc
has been tn the saddle prarfiraUv
every dHv. rain or shine. fn am no
has Travelled about 10000 miles over
al sorts ~ roads. and the machine
is still In GOOD running order
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Gasoline costs some motor outhueI-
aets-who DO not ray much attention
10 the myriad ways they can cut %
down by . third Of n half-approxi-
matoly $50 n wear each. That ia
perhaps so or $50 Or wasted There
are about 100000 cars Of an types
in America The waste on an Of them
probably runs ovcr so. 900. 900.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

". W. Scott OF the Bridgeport lum-
Der company, after driving a REQ car
for the past few seasons. has placed
his order with the REQ Motor Sales
Company for a 1914 REQ the Fifth.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

The REQ Motor Sales Company OF
this city have closed n contract with
the Brooke Auto CCLipany Of Wells
burg 20 handle the REQ during the
season OF 1914.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

The present make of Ford cars are
without a speedometer. for this tea
son a large consignment of speedo-
meters has been received by the
Westmyer Auto Supply company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

The Elm Grove Motor Sales Com
pany have received a new model vul-
can touring car hat will be used for
demonstrating purposes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14
AUTO BRIEFS.

Jones and Kratzer, local agents for
the Buick automobile will receive a
car load OF ears within the coming
week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Alfred Dinger OF this city, has re-
ceived a five passenger Overland
touring car from the Capitol Car
Company during the past week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

w. G.. Friedrich. local agent for the
Pope. delivered n machine during the
week 20 J. Nesbitt Of McMechen. The
new machine Is n OF the latest Of
the find on the market. being
equipped with self starter and all
modern appliances.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Ralph Venus. OF Moundsville. has
purchased a second hand Overland
for his use in the Taxicab service in
Moundsville.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Plans are being made by the local
riders for the holding OF another bowl
ing party and banquet in the near
future.
The Sacramento tCalD. Motorcycle
Club rs planning a f0Omile endurance
run for July 4 and >. The run will
be from Sacramento TO Lake Toboe
and return by the way OF Reno. New.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

The New Lozier Four has been de
livered to J. +. Morgan by the Union
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

George Stultz OF Bellaire. received
a new Carnation cycle al during the
past week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

w. f. Thomas. banker Of Bridge
port. has purchased an Overland nve
passenger car from the Capitol Car
Company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Several applications are being re-
&C. we'd by D. committee in charge %
admitting members TO the local mo-
torcycle club. They will be- acted
on ~ the meeting Tuesday evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

The new Lozier six cylinder touring
al has been delivered TO II. w. PAUL
during the past week by the Union
Automobile Company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

The New Garford a recently
ordered by James Beans will be de-
livered today or Monday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Many autoists are taking their cars
from the winter quarters where they
have been stored during the bad
weather.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

W. Peabody. OF M%oundsville. Ia,
purchased n new Buick roadster
which was delivered during the pas
week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

A consignment of shock absorbers
for Ford cars has been received by
the Westmyer Auto supply company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

In Springfield. Ohio. the police de.
parimeni is planning 20 substitute a
squad OF motorcycle officers Tor the
districts Of the city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Arrangements are al complete for
the Gre run Of the season. 10 be held
sunday. Quito a number OF the local
enthusiasts will participate.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Two car loads OF Overland cars will
be received by the Capitol Car Com
pany during the coming week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

More than 100 automobiles are con
stantlv on the list as stolen" i'm the
United states. and there nre q good
many stolen ones that have not bcpu
listed. As would be supposed. this
ut includes about an the makes and
models I'm common use. the thieves
not being particular as 10 the kind or
quality when the opportunity for theft
nrnannl. LI.nll
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

When a motor truck averages near
" 80 miles n day for IS months and
Loses only the time taken for the an
nual inspection. a stage in truck de-
velopment has been reached where
the reliability is a. great. n o great
or. than that Of any other transpOr
tation agency.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

4 shipment Of Pope two speed mo
torcyclcs viii be received bv ". q.
Fr'edricha. loci agent. during the
coming week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

4 meeting OF the race committee Of
the local club viii be held some time
during the coming week for the pur-
pose OF taking action on matters per
tanning TO the for the coming
season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

Earl Braunlich. local agent for the
Excelsior mochine. sold during the
week p double cylinder two-speed mo
torcycle 10 W. +. Bott. Of Bellairc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

". V. Greenwood. OF Bellaire. has.
during the past week. purchased a
double cylinder Excelsior from the
Eraunlich company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

That the public Is betting motor
a wiser every year H. demonstrated
at the shows. For example ! noted
that when the people were examining
M small cav the Car-Netion. at Chi
cago and New York they We're very
much Interested in the specifications.
As soon as they were told Of the vari-
Gus standard parts the car WIS con
structed from. they were convinced
OF its merits. lley know what bear
tnes are considered standard. what
aNles denote quality. and so on all
through the Ear
When II came TO the Eeeton they
were equally taken up when they saw
IFS French type of design. Most Of
our Inquiries were from informed bur
ers who we're convcrsalt with the al.
iiciency principles of the dash radia-
tor with the engine I'm front of the
radiator instead OF behind il. as in the
usual American madc cars.
Other features also were com.
mented on. So | maintain that the
automobile shows are q fine thing for
makers giving honest values. as they
educate the public to a better appre-
citation OF the best in motor cars
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14
INCREASE.
AUTO INTEREST
CLAIMED THAT PUBLIC IS Epu.
GATED BY THE BIG ESri-
BfTiONS
Spectators Become irfstustco With
Business y study Parts ard
Mechanism.

II T. a much debated question in
The Industry as TO whether the ma
tlonal automobile shows accomplish
their end. namely. TO act as a medium
Tor exhibiting the scientific advance
msnt q the motor car inC'isfry and
consequently educate the public 10 a
keener appreciation OF highest quality
products.
H. H. Newsom. vice president and
general manager of the American
Noituretto Co. of Detroit. makers of
the Car Nation n Keeton cars. is
one OF the men who unqualihedly en-
dorses The national exhibitions.
1T Il my opinion that the automo-
bile exhibitions have advanced al
most as rapidly as the science ut
manufacture has" said AIR. New
som.
Take for Instance the New YORK
and Chicago shows. The various in
teresting displays OF chassis. mag
netos and other parts certainly help
ed very materially In acquaia;ing the
public with standard design and con-
struction. Naturally. knowing the
merits OF parts of known quality .peo-
pie VIII insist upon them when buy
ing a car. Even ~ they buy
an automobile they are acquiring
knowledge OF the mechanical progress
Of the world. which is a mental asset
10 any one.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-23
AUSTRIA TO PAY NOTES,
BUT NOT TO ENEMIES
Will Meet All Of Issue Of So
900. 900 Not Held in COun-
tries at War.

Austria will pay its az notes due
January !. 1915. but not TO those holders
OF the notes who are allen enemies OF the
Austro-H Hungarian empire. DR.. Dumoa,
Austrian Ambassador to the United states.
announced this yesterday in this city.
Redemption of notes held by citizens of
countries at war with Austria will be
temporarily suspended" AS less than
$500 900 of approximately sS,000,00 notes
OF this issue outstanding are held in Eng
land few holders OF the notes will he
affected by the retaliatory measure of the
Austrian Government.
1.-THE British and French governments
having. after the outbreak of the war
with Austria-Hungary. Disseminated
against Austrian and hungarian citizens
with respect to their rights of property."
saws the announcement, "aud the other
countries at war with the dual monarc ly
having adopted similar measures the Aus
trlan Government is reluctantly compelled
TO retaliate.'
Bankers closely connected with the
Rotation OF the original issue OF $4,000
600 OF the notes two years ago said thai
payment by Austria under present condi-
tons - IA notable example OF financial
strength and integrity. The Austrian
Government IL now acquiring tho neces-
sary exchange In tbs city to pay off INC
notes and Is paying for it premium o.
between and 10 per cent.
The orig ingl issue Was brought on
here b. Kuhn, Loeb g. co. Of tho tota'
ST.. 500 0CO came due last July and wa
paid. or the balance about $4,000 00C
has since been bought IN by the Austrian
! Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-23

commander OF very great ability. Greece
could be depended upon to put 100000
veterans, trained to battle and used 60
victory. into the field 10 support their old
Scrvian allies Of 1913.
Austria herself has confessed the failure
OF her Servan campaign and drawn Oft
the mass Of her troops TO save her Hun
garlan frontiers. IL to 100000 victorious
Serbs there are now Joined 100000 Greeks
and Rumanians II is unmistakable that
the whole Austrian campaign east of the
Carpath.ans will have to be abandoned,
and Austrian armies, recalled to defend
Budapest and Vienna from the south, will
leave Germany TO face Russia on the east
and France. England and Belgium on the
west single handed.
Moreover. 1t is doubtful whether italy.
II allied victory were thus assured. and
her share in Austrian spoil in danger If
she stood aside, could be longer held back.
II Is plain. then, that to-day's news from
London, IL il correctly forecasts Bull
gsrian neutrality. and Greek and Ruma-
nar enlistment, is the most interesting that
has come since the report OF German
defeat at the Marne.--From THE EVENING
SrN Of yesterday.