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The Washington times., 1914-09-12

Joseph A Berbericl 4 leading shoe
merchant, declares that the European
war has presented to the American
manu- u1icturer an opportunity not only
TO build up a large foreign trade. but
to greatly increase the sale of his goods
in this country. To fully take advan-
tage of this opportunity. Mr.. Berberich
says that the domestic manufacturer
should by all means stamp his goods as
made in this country, with view to
impressing upon American consumers
the superiority of American manufac-
lures.
I'm the past there has been only one
American-made article which has been
recognized the world over as the best
produced. That is the American shce.
Speaking generally. I believe that tie
majority of American-made goods are
equal, if not superior. to foreign prod
ucts, but we have not been able to con-
vince the American public of this fact,
The American has been too deeply
impressed with the word imported.
Buying imported goods in preference to
American made has been like the pref
erence of the people of this country to
tour Europe before they have seen
America.
An America going abroad would wait
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
HALF-HOL|DAYS FOR
CLERKS END TODAY

Uncle Sans army of Governmen mt
workers in Washington had a dull,
dreary day upon which to enjoy their
last Saturday half-holiday of the pres
ent year.
All OF the departments and bureaus
of the Government. with the exception
of the Bureau OF Engraving and Print
ing, which is working overtime, closed
at O'Clock today.
In years past haIf-holidays have
been the order throughout September
but with the coming of warm weather
this year President Wilson issued an
executive order fixing the half-hoiiday
period from June l. to September Is.
There was little incentive for out
ings today or weekend parties in camp
or at resorts. and as a result the usual
Saturday afternoon exodus from Wash
ington was missing. The damp chill
that has hung over the city for three
days has completely routed the holiday
spirit.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

, to purchase his woolens in England
proceed to Paris for silks or icwelry,
but he always bought his shoes before
he set sail past Sandy Hook. If he found
himself in need of now shoes while
abroad he went to a foreign store. but
he found before it sign American
shoes" The foreign merchant is care
full to advertise his shoes as American
made: it builds up trade for him.
The great European war will COM
pei Americans to buy domestic made
goods. This will give the American
merchant an opportunity to impress the
superiority of the American-made wares
upon the purchasing public. 1t will be
the first great opportunity which we
have had to dissipSte that myth that
has prevailed as to the superiority of
foreign products
But while we are giving Americans
these Domestic products. we should cer-
tainly put a trademark upon each ar
ticle so that the purchaser will know
that the product is American made. and.
after he has recognized its superiority
to the foreign wares which he has used
in the past, will become accustomed to
demanding the American goods. just as
ths foreigners today are demanding the
shoe with an American trademark"
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
See Opportunity to
Push u. S. Goods
"Made in America"

Washington business will unite in helping to
make that slogan famous For years the "Made in Ger
many inscription has been national advertisement for
the business of that nation Other nations in lesser de-
gree, have made their national trademark business asset
From on if Washington business men, in conjunction
with Others all the country help the idea the
"Made in America" phrase will be commercial asset
Though Washington is not an industrial center, the
Capitals business assert that their response to the
onWide movement to boost American products will reflect
prosperity here besides having obvious patriotic value
Now these point out with the foreign factories badly
crippled by the war; is the time to make American products
known
For an American housewife to buy Anlercan-nade
goods when the choice lies between the homemade and
imported product will not only be good patriotism but
good business Washington commercial dealers say
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

from the new shape radiator to the
windshield. The cowl board carries,
in the center. the lighting and igni-
tion switches and the speedometer.
which are Illuminated at night by a
small hooded electric light.
The model 80. which has just COM
pleted its third successful season. and
which has proved the most popular
model the Hupp Company has yet
produced. is to be continued Its char
acteristics are well known and are
the foundation on which the model K
has been designed.
j. NJ. Stoddard. Of the Cook & Stod-
card Co, returned this week from his
summer home in West Sprin sheld.
y. II.
s. J. Eugua. vice president of the
Cole Motor Car Company. was among
the visitors this week at the salesrooms
of the Cole Motor Sales Company.
F. d. Snow. Of the Philadelphia branch
OF the Federal Rubber manufacturing
Company. was in Washington this week
visiting ]. Wells. who is agent for Fed
eral tires.
Miller Brothers report the sale Of
Ford cars to the following: Touring
cars. VI. V. James. G. P McGlue. r. II.
Brown. o. D. Hyier. A. G. Buenler.
\. L. F'arr. W. Il. Binger, T. p. Davis,
f. u. Hargett. G. W. Ramsey. \. w.
Singleton. NJ F. McGraw. W. L. Camp
bell. Rev. ]. ~. Nelms. W. 3. XII
patrick. Or. William E. Whitson. II. c.
Parker. Frank Wagner. DR.. ]. Stewart.
T. W. Rose. NJ. L. Squire, z. E. Chap
pelear. Robert Owens. J. D. Robert
son. Ernest Bohanon 6 Co, J. w.
ReaRc, George Carpenter. A. W. 8.
Hicks, T. NJ. FendaIl. E. NJ. Drake.
NJ F. Perry. John w. Pearson. 2. c.
Puse:. y. A. Anderson; runabouts.
Lauxrlan & Sincell. G ]. Carrnody,
w. II. Harrison, w. 4. Hall, Mrs. \. T.
Thompson; delivery wagon. l. E. TAFT.
Among those who will attend the an
nual convention of Pierce-Arrow deal
ers in Buffalo. y. Y. next week. is Fred
Prendergast. manager of the Foss-
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
ADVICE TO'DRNERS
ON CLUTCH PEDAL
Foot Should Be Kept in Position
Ready for Use Without
Touching Same.

While the prudent motorist scidoE
if ever removes his foot from the clutcf
pedal While the car Is in motion. II i:
advisable for him to learn to keeI
ii in position without exerting pres.
sure against the throw-out mechanism
Resting the weight Of the leg against
the Pedal not ouly tends to cause the
clutch to slip. but produces friction De-
twseL the stationary yoke and the 70
tatinS collar of the clutch. This. in
time. produces wear, and sometimes
leads to more serious results.
Because of this risk some drivers
never place the foot upon the pedal ex-
cept when aboIt to disengage the
clutch. although always keeping in read
mess to find it quickly in the ever
possible emergency.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

that bears two different meanings. II
may mean that the driver is unskilled
in the manipulation OF his car and is.
norant of the road. or that while skill
fui in technical sense. he is careless,
inconsideratc. or reckless.
An examination can be OF little avail
In detecting bad driving of the second
kind. which is. after all. more likely 70
lead to accidents than the halting ef-
forts of the nervous beginner.
But the real point which is importan nj
in the conduct OF vehicles upon the pub
lie highway Is road craft" if such a
phrase may be coined. and the aptitude
of the Candidate to learn by experience
and to imbibe caution with regard to
the management of his vehicle on TIE
road in relation tc other traffic This,
no examination by the State can as
sure, and the public would gain no in
creased security by such a system OF
mechanical examination alone.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
IMPLIES BAD DRIVING.

But that this requirement is logical
is not as certain, as it implies that the
accidents are due to bad driving and
that they would not have happened had
the vehicle concerned been in the hands
of a good driver. assumptions that are
net supported by the available facts.
as experience has shown that reckless
driving is in the main the fault of the
men Possessing the highest skill but the
least self-controI and consideration,
who think they can afford to take risks.
confident in their unusual powers, and
who do not fear to incur dangers which
the ordinary NAT would not dare to
risk.
But even if the assumption that bad
driving is responsible for the accidents
be allowed to pass. 1t Is not obvious that
examination would provide an effective
remedy. Bad driving is an expression
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
Politicians Use Cycles
To Distribute Literature

Following the example of the war
ring European nations in employing
motorcycles for quick service. poll
ticians of Chicago have engaged the
two-wheeler to help carry on their po-
litical warfare" Candidates have been
using a flying squadron of ten motor
cyclists to distribute campaign litera-
ture, throughout Cook county.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

While Richard L. Cox. of Oxon Hill.
Md. and Robert NJ. Thompson. of Clin-
: Il. Nd. were driving to market last
lEht over the north end of the Ana
psua bridge, CoX's horse slipped on
ne concrete and fell in front OF Ana
, "stia street car No. 81. The horse was
lied, and Cox and Thompson thrown
Z rom the wagon. receiving minor in
Iries- They were taken to the hosTitaI
Herbert A French in his automo-
lie. The car was in charge of Condur-
n L. T. Collins and Motorman L 4.
arley.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
ANACOSTIA.

Tho Public Improvement Association
o. Congress Heights will meet Monday
night in the town hall to compile for
the District Commissioners a list of
Ttreet improvements desired.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
Says Driver Test
Is Not Practical
Mitchell May Declares That Careless Operators of
Automobiles Should Pass Examinations as to
Efficiency in Handling of Cars.
BY MITCHELL MAY
(Secretsry of State of New York

The attention that lately has been drawn number of fatal
accidents caused by vehicles given rise
suggestion that all drivers should be subjected
testing their proficiency before being permitted to operate
vehicle the public highway suggestion is natural
theoretically desirable and would proper doubt from point
of manufacturer have mis- car better treated
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
GRAPHITE for Gears.

When timing gears or gearset or rear
axle gears become noisy. and there Is
no means of adjustment, the use of
graphite will be helpful. Many auto
mobile owners resort to the method of
using ground cork or sawdust with
heavy oil
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
C.. g. Sweet Dead.

Charles G. Sweet. eighty-five, 80
Fourth street northeast. died this morn
ing in Emergency Hospital. Mr.. Sweet
was stricken with cerebral henorrhage
U-biIe on the street last Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

Mrs. A. B. Frisbie and two children.
Ealph Fr1sbie and Miss Florence Fris-
e have returned to their home in
thirteenth street from Colonial Beach.
,alph and Miss Florence have gone to
-other.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

Conrad H. Syme. corporation counsel
as signified his desire to adiress the
uzcns of Anacostia on the subject ol
1unic'pal ownership of street railroads,
nd arrangements for such a meeting
III lie undertaken at once
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

-aEg two building lots on the east
Dc of Columbus street. between Oro-
oCO and Pendleton streets. The sale
as made though Graham and ogden,
cal estate agents.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

Mineola Tribe. No. II, l. O. r. NJ. met
st night in the local Masonic Hall.
a ith J. o. Cation. sachem, in the cnair.
enry W. Tippett. record keeper of the
rIoe and past great sachem, is In at
ndarce at the session of the great
Iiefs, in Portland. Me.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
Lords Now Constab1es.

LONDON, Sept. l2-Lord Charles
eresford and Lord Deshorough have
cen sworn in as special constabIes
y Buckinghamshire
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, president
fiji. the National Council of Women. who
s opped here for a few days on her
wav South from New York, left last
rI- -ht 70" Cape Henry.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
100000 Pounds of
Extra-Grade Rubber

We have secured abroad-by having men on
the ground-l 100000 pounds of extra-grade
rubber. ltwas practically all the good rubber
available. And we paid the before war prices.
Ships are bringing this rubber now. Much
of it has already arrived here.
We bought most of the good rubber
Prices of off rubber" have advanced SO
the Goodyear factory and the Goodyear users
are in unique position.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

Mrs W. A. Pyles and children. of L
7 rect; have returned from their cottage
{ Colonial Beach.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

Hughes Company. He will leave tomor.
row.
After an extensive tour of several
thousand miles in a Ford car. Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Z. Miller returned 10
was hington early in the week. They
left here about month ago and toured
through New England and Canada, later
visiting the Ford factory in Detroit.
The Buick exhibit was a feature of
the recent county fairs at Winchester,
Va, and Shepherdstown, W. Va. It
Brooke Nyce, of the Buick Motor Com
panys staff.
Driving a Chandler roadster. c. H.
Warrington made a fast trip this week
to Cape May, n. j. He reports the
roads to be in good condition.
According to information received by
the Smith-Trew Motor Company. the
REQ Motor Car Company is adding S:an,-
900 worth of machinery and equipment
to its factory in Lansing. Mich. The
1914 production Of REQ cars was double
that of previous years.
The Commercial Automobile and Sup
ply Company reports the sale Of Stude-
baker cars to DR.. W. H. Heron, VI. c.
Bailey. and John Sullivan.
REQ touring cars were sold this week
by the Smith-Trew Motor Company 70
j. II. Fisher. Z. F. Johnson. H ].
Adams, Prof F. B. LittelI- L. s. N;
Ralph Kirkham, and DR.. William G. ].
Thomas.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
COUNCIL
COMMITTEES BUSY
tart Reorganizing in Prepara-
ton for Grist of Fall and
Winter Work.

ALEXANDRIA,, Sept. l2.-Council com.
> ittees are organizing for the fall and
nter work. Practically all of the com.
'ttees were changed by the presidents
E the two boards last Tuesday because
the many new members in both
anches of the city government.
The first committee to organize was
10 light committee. which met last
ght at the city gas office. James B.
J ltzgerald. of the board of aldermen,
: as elected chairman. in place Of J. T.
J arrison, who is no longer a member
the committee. Meetings of other
& 0mmittees are expected early next
: eek.
Sessions of city council wiz not be
delayed by tardy methods of committees
uring the next year. President Henry
:. Field, of the board of aldermen, and
toward w. Smith, of common council,
nave suggested TO the committees that
hey hold their meetings at least an
nour in advance of the schedule for the
meeting OF council. They can then
ransaCt their business and be ready to
make their report when the two boards
re called to order. The committees
ave agreed to carry out the suggestion.
Vice President Marshall. who is
2 ember of the Order of Moose, is ex-
: ected to be present at the carnival to
.C given by the Alexandria Lodge, Octo-
or l2-22 according To the report made
Z" the ladies com:littee, which met
, st night in the rooms of the chamber
commerce F. X. Broening, States
! torney of Maryland, a member of the
fillmore lodge, will be the orator at
" opening night. Congressman Barch-
ID and Woodey Carr also have agreed
be present a report was made from
e committee that visited lodges in
ilmington, Camden, Philadelphia, and
fillmore to the effect that representa-
yes of all of these lodges would be
resent at the carnival. Mrs Herman
riedlander presided at last nights
Getting. and named the ladies who will
ave charge OF the various booths.
Alva Aerie. No s1. Fraternal Order
= Eagles, will meet tonight at 7:30
~ lock at the Hotel Fleischmann to
AXE action on the death of Wilbur H
nde-wood. a member of the lodge. who
"a Yesterday morning. Mr.. Under
E ood's funeral will be held tomorrow
'ternoon at 3 O'Clock from his late
sidence, l31 South Fairfax street.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

The Commercial Automobile and Sup
ply Company reports the sale Of Stude-
baker cars to DR.. W. II. Heron, u. c.
Bailey. and John Sullivan.
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
Steers From Left.

Steering is now from the left side.
with an 1s-inch steering wheel, while
the gear change and hand brake lev
ers remain in the center.
The gasOlene tank is increased in
capacity to 16 gallons. with the filler
cap under the hood to avoid a break
in the smooth lines that sweep back
The Washington times., 1914-09-12

Among those who will attend the an
nual convention of Pierce-Arrow deal
ers in Buffalo. y. Y. next week. is Fred
Prendergast. manager of the Foss-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11

willing to stand for it.
However, it is an odd phenomenon
of the game that almost every left
handed pitchers the game has ever
known has been peculiar in some
way, and most of the odd characters
of baseball have been left handlers.
Other American League managers
are laughing at Birmingham, who
must depend upon left handlers. 1t
makes the dope" on the Cleveland
team an uncertain proposition. Left
handlers VIGOROUSLY win and lose by
streaks. If all his three left-handed
stars should get to going well at once,
the Athletics better beware. On the
other hand we hope not.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11

But, from the earliest history of base
ball, the fact has been recognized
that left handlers are more 'tempera-
mental than grand opera stars.
Once l advanced a theory and per-
suaded several doctors to back it up
that made me vastly unpopular with
left-handed pitchers. The theory was
that left arm working directly over
the heart caused excessive strain on
that organ, causing it to pump the
blood into the brain too rapidly, and
this overlooking Of the brain affected
the thinking powers of the pitchers.
Whether or not this was true never
knew. The doctors, with many hens
and haws and qualifications, were
STEVE O'NEILL,
CRACK BAcKSToPPER FOR
THE CLEVELAND AGGREGATION
The fool-killer., 1914-10-01
THE CONQUERED CONTINENT

He'll from beneath hath lifted up It's
head
And leered upon us with it's awful
smile,
While devils reap the harvest OF the
dead,
In silent windrows banking mile on
mile
God from above hath turned away His
And all the hosts of heaven stand
aghast
To see such slaughter of the human
On battlefelds so bloody and so
vast.
o, bleeding Europe, where the red
tide foams,
With millions marching to the
drums that beat
What wilt thou have for all thy ruin
ed homes,
And all thy hopes in ashes at thy
feet?
Can vengeance pay for fathers and fol
sons,
Or build again the cities and the
towns!
Can wives and mothers love the con-
Quering guns,
Or children climb and kiss victori-
Gus crowns?
All, mark ye not the boundaries OF
states,
To say that these have won anC
those have lost
A curse upon thy childish tribal hates
That purchase homage at so great &
cost!
Death is the victor-he it is that wins
And, all alike, the bleeding nations
lose!
o Europe, dying for thy rulers sins
Sad that self-murder is the deat1
ye choose!
James Larkin Pearson.
The fool-killer., 1914-10-01
PERSONAL CHAT.

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always enjoy these personal chats,
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