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The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
'READjUSTMENT MADE
OF SELLING SEASONS
Packard Company Finds 1t Necessary
to Time Output to Fancy Of
Customers.
APRIL PEAK LOAD" MONTH

Formal announcement Of a readjust-
ment of selling seasons has been made
by the Packard Motor Car Company. The
statement. issued over the signature Of
President Henry B. Joy, explains that the
operations Of the company have finally
crystaliized into a plan which conforms
as nearly as possible to the demands Of
patrons as recorded In fifteen years OF
experience.
.'our chassis have become standardized
and our present design promises to re-
main unchanged for several years,
writes Mr.. Joy. shop conditions have
been simpliied and we are In a position
to outline ourf uture program In accord
ance with statistical demands Of the
public.
I'VE. have Iabored earnestly to get into
position TO meet the demands for deliver
les in the peak load months. April was
peak load month. last spring. with May.
March and June close up in the order
named. BY operating our manufactur-
ing departments at constant rate In the
winter months when the delivery re-
quirements are from one-third to one
half OF the spring demand, We are able
to accumulate bodies In the rough to-
gether with machined stock for chassis.
BY this method we are able to finish
bodies and assemble chassis at a rate
to meet, as far as practicable, the heavy
demands during the other months
The heavy draft for cars In the fail
and early winter Is met by similar
operations in the factory in the summer
months when our patrons are chiefly at
the seashore. in the mountains or abroad.
We are obliged to lose some production
in July and August In order to provide
for the rearrangement of shop machin-
cry, re-routing OF stock through the fac
tory and other changes looking to the
opening OF another season.
Statistics show that July and August.
being low months the cessation of de-
liveries In these months is fraught with
the least inconvenience to- Packard pa
irons. Consequently deliveries will not
be booked for July and August.
by making shop alterations during this
period, the greatest benefit to our pa
irons is accomplished and shipments
again become available September l.
We especially urge our dealers and
branches to cooperate in spreading part
of the peak load demand for inclosed
bodies into September and October.
THE standard Packard car. as typified
in the IS and 'IS.' Is at once the simplest
and most elaborate we have ever sue
ceeded In observation-disclosures in that the
luxuries and refinements known TO be
practical have been incorporated-simplest
in that the considerable Celebrations OF
the modern car and highest development
have been worked out in their most ele-
mental yet efficient forms
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
FORD'S LATCH STRING
IS OUT TO VISITORS
Big Factory at Detroit Has Enter
tanned Many Distinguished
Callers.

Detroit. Mich. March THE policy of
the Ford Motor Company is rather
unique In one respect in that every ef-
fort is made to welcome and encourage
visitors. In Europe. and in some Of the
eastern automobile factories. II is i'm
possible to gain entrance under any pre-
text. Visitors come to the Ford in great
numbers from all over the United States
and Europe and they average about 10
a day. For their reception and guild
snce a staff OF from twenty-five to thir-
~ guides is available and a good proper
ton OF these are on the job constantly.
They take THE visitors around the plant
in small groups and over a regular
route. much as a Cooks touring party
is shown the high spots OF a foreign
country. or course. summer, when Wis
itors to Detroit are most numerous, sees
the largest crowds at the Highland Park
plant. but the number OF sghtseers keeps
up pretty well throughout the year. The
name and address OF every visitor is
kept in a register. When celebrities OF
international fame are at the plant they
are generally followed by the moving
picture man who makes motion picture
films for the exclusive use Of the Ford
company.
Two hundred and fifty Michigan editors
and printers, in attendance at a meeting
of the State Press Association in De-
troit. visited the plant Of the Ford Mo-
tor Company recently and were taken
on a tour Of inspection through the great
Highland Park factories. The visiting
journalists were given an intimate view
OF all the various operations necessary
In the manufacture Of Ford cars and got
some idea OF the system that makes the
huge Ford production possible. They
were taken 10 the motion picture theater
in the Ford plant and shown several reels
Of film which illustrate interesting phases
of Ford manufacture.
The visitors were delegates TO a con-
vention which represented several State
bodies OF newspaper workers, including
the Michigan Women's Press Association.
the Michigan Press Association. and the
Wolverine Press Association. The pur-
pose OF their gathering in Detroit was
to amalgamate.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
CAPITAL AUTOISTS'
MECCA IN future
Roads Now in Course of Construction
Will Make Washington Popular.
Declares John A. Wilson.
HEAD OF ASSOCIATION ON VISIT

President John A. Wilson. OF the
American Automobile Association just
from e European trip, spent several dass
the mast week at the Washington heau-
quarters in the Riggs Building.
THE National Capital. owing TO nlgh-
way improvements in progress m aojoin-
ing States, in the comparatively near iu
Iure will be visited by an Increased num-
her of road travellers" was the comment
Of Mr. Wilson in a conference Win ns'
Vice President II. NJ. Rowe. OF Baltimore
and several weIl-known Washington mo-
torists looking forward to the creation OF
an A A. A. District of Columbia con-
sulate for the purpose of taking an ac-
tive mart in the automobile affairs Oh the
District The A. A. A believes that the
scat of government should be magnet
of greater Importance in attracting mo-
torists than has been the case in the past.
Every State now realizes that roaos
construction demands a system OF inter-
county market roads, and the most I'M
portant of these naturally extend across
the commonwealth in connected form.
having relation to similar roads in ad-
Joining States. Delaware, Pennsylvania.
MARYLAND, and Virginia are gradually
perfecting plans looking to interstate ave-
nues of communication, with result
that Washington will be reachable by the
thousands Of road travellers who in the
mast have sidestepped the National Cap
ital owing to inferior roads leading TO Ii.
A motor trip to Washington from New
York. Richmond. Wheeling. and other
nearby centers of population, will be
frequent journey for many who find
healthfuI interest in studying their coun-
try thus intimately.
Certainly it is astounding that there
is no first-class road from Washington to
Mount Vernon. nor from the Copital City
TO the country's Naval Academy at An
napolis. The recently printed information
that Mrs. William Cumming Story, pres
ident of the ID. 4. R., is at the head OF
q movement to have Congress appropri-
ate a sufficient sum to build a memorial
road between Washington and Mount
Vernon. via Alexandria, viii be received
with great interest by the motorists of
the country.
While the A. A. A, through its State
hodies and local clubs. is contending for
the essential county and township roads.
il also realizes that trunk highways are
an equal necessity in any, comprehensive
highways development Railroads soon
age, and so first came the main lines. and
SOON thereafter the spurs which reached
hack into the sparsely settled country.
But II is a fact that the trunks still car
ry the burden Of traffic and the same
need now exists in connection with ade-
quate roads development. The big roads
are the backbone. and also serve both
local and long-distance demands.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

the point Of outlining his policy IL rsrt
enough to create much comment.
1t Is a abiished fact that motor
car owners by the thousand look TO sei
what the Cadillac indorses and discards
To these owners the Cadillac Is accepted
as standard. IL not actually an ideal
and this impression. the company finds
extends far beyond the circle OF thos,
who actually own and drive Cadillac
cars.
Since the company made its recent an
nouncement hundreds who had beei
awaiting some word from an authorita.
tive source have bought Cadillacs
Through its dealers In many parts o
the country the company learned tina,
prospective buyers would not consider Q
car of any type unless the Cadillac Should
market IL. IL was largely in response u
such views that the recent announcement
was made as well as to quiet reports
which had gained a certain amount OF
circulation and credence.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
MANY FREAK MEASURES
TO CONTROL AUTOISTS
One Example in New Jersey Bill that
Would Require Device for Identi-
flying Parties to Accident.

Harold II. Emmons. secretary and
trea surer of the Regal Motor Car Com
pany, discussing pending legislation
affecting motorists, says: "At present
there are nine State legislatures in
session The total number of bills be-
fore the senate and house bodies of
these nine legislatures that bear di-
rectly on the motor vehicle or the
driver is 1i4. These bills, individually.
are of a varied nature. Some are for
fixing registration fees, some for reg
uIating speed. some limiting the driv-
ing age, some regulating equipment.
and some are quite unusual. Here are
a few samples of the latter kind:
THE senate of Kentucky has before
il an act TO prohibit owners of auto
mobiles taking out personal liability
insurance. A Massachusetts bill would
asksthat all motorists show a red light
on one side of their cars and green on
the other-similar to the lighting Of
a vessel.
There is a bill up in New Jersey
that would make il mandatory for the
driver TO have on his car a device that
upon striking an object with the front
of the car would scatter seventy-two
metal markers in the street. Each
marker would be imprinted with the
registration number of the car. This
for the Identification of the machine
in collision should the driver hastily
depart from the scene of the accident.
"A certain representative in the East
wants to have all motor vehicles fitted
with guards that will prevent mud and
water being splashed from the street
upon pedestrians. The fact that no
such device is on the market or OBJ
tainable in the required number did
not interfere with the drafting OF this
measure.
The safety first campaign is un-
doubtedIy good thing, but it is too
bad that the majority Of motorists,
who are sane drivers, must in some
degree suffer for the sins Of the reck-
less few"
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
looks FOR NETWORK
OF GOOD ROADS SOON
President of American Automobile As
sociation Encouraged by Con-
gress' Attitude.

can Automobile Association. just home
from a business trip abroad. asserts that
America need no longer go to Europe for
instruction in roads improvement. While
admitting the highways systems in
France and England provide adequately
for the multiplying passenger and freight
traffic that has resulted from the coming
of the motor-driven vehicle. Mr.. Wilson
expresses the belief that the present at
teTition by Congress to the roads ques-
tion ultimately will result in a network
Of roads communication which will cover
the entire country.
Difference OF opinion in the roads
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
BOBCATS" RAkISH
Lines Win FAVOR
Every Angle of Marion Car Designed
to'Convey Impression of
Speed.
BUILT FOR -FOUR" AND "sK"

Unique in many details of construction
and detail is the Marion Bobcat for the
1914 season. Speed rosdsters bearing this
name have been built by the Marion Com
pany for several years past. and estsb-
lished a most enviable reputation for
themselves. but all previous efforts are
surpassed In this latest model. for con-
venience and comfort of the driver Is
given every consideration without sacri-
fee of speed qualities.
Every line OF construction conveys an
impression of speed. The body Is ex-
tremely low. the seats are tilted and the
steering wheel set far down. The hood
merges into the cowl, giving unbroksn
lines on top and side. while the tenders
are extremely long and rakish. The rear
deck is original in its fittings. On II are
carried two huge tanks. The first of
these. close to the body. is for gasoline
and oil. while the second is provided with
hinged top and becomes a carrying re-
ceptable Of great capacity. Beneath this
rear deck and under the deck itself Is
another compartment designed for the
carrying OF a suitcase or other luggage.
1t is so arranged that the suitcase may
be loaded in without removing the spare
tire, which is mounted at a rakish tilt
on the rear. These compartments give
exceptional storage space on the car.
A distinctive feature is the top opera
tion. The supporting iron. swinging 10
a downward position when the top is not
in use, brings the top line down to the
level of the steering wheel. so that one
cause of inconvenience to the motorist
when reversing car is obviated. Heel
plates are provided for both passenger
and driver, while a hand-hold rail is
placed on the passengers side. Lamps
are done away with by a unique headlight
arrangement. working without
use of coils.
This type of car is built on both four
and six cylinder hassis. both capable Of
great speed. One trade journal writer.
studying the Bobcat at the national
shows. declared 1t to be most the repre-
sentative and completely equipped car OF
its type.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
HANS WAGNER ORDERS CAR.

Hans Wagner. baseball player and
shortstop of the Pittsburgh baseball club,
has succumbed to the cyclecar fever and
has negotiated with c. y. Leet. Of Pitts
burgh. Pa. the State agent. for irnrre-
diate delivery of an Imp cyclecar, which
he desires to take South with him 10 use
at the training camp Ot the Pittsburgh
team
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

Miss Bertha weimer. daughter OF a
wealthy packer of Wheeling. W. Va. has
replaced her automobile with motor
cycle. Miss Weimer says that with the
two-wheeler she can ride TO town From
their country home in mucn less time
than with an automobile.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
NOW\IS THE TINE
TO BUY AUTOMOBILES

There are many reasons why
those who propose buying cars in
the spring should do so now.
Dealers are able to secure cars
now. and will deliver them when
wanted. Later on. when the de-
mand increases. there will be
more or less trouble with de-
liveries.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

Il have been converted TO a See
America First enthusiastic since riding
a motorcycle" says II. E. Jameson, who
has been enjoying tife sights around
Spokane, Wash, awheeL
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

w p. Meyer. OF Washington, ILL.,. re-
Gently rode his motorcycle from Wash
ington TO Aberdeen, s. Oak. He made the
l.sOo-mile trip in five days.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

There is rapid increase In the use
of motorcycles in the province Of Nova
Scotia.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

Bob Martin, manager Of the local
Buick factory branch. left last night for
Flint, Mich, to confer with the powers
that be relative to an additional allot-
ment of the new 1914 models. Already
enough orders are on file to exhaust his
original allotment. and in order that he
may have more than desk room for sale
at the local salesroom when the spring
season opens "Hustling Bob will en-
deavor to persuade the factory to double
his allowance.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

Orphans Day. which in the past has
been conducted under the auspices of
first one association and then another.
but which has always been largely con-
tributed to by the individual members
OF this association. will be conducted in
the name Of the Auto Trade Associa-
tion this year and il is planned to make
the day a memorable one in the lives of
the orphaned tots. June l was named
as a tentative date for the celebration.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-12-25
The Fakir and the Preacher

A leading liquor journal publishes poem in
which the following stanza occurs:
The akr and the preacher, demagogue and teacher
Will level while you isten-every i'll and
But regardless of their teaching and everlasting preaching
The remains the don't youknow don't YOU know
The remains the same, don't you know.
If the Issue had any surplus in its treasury it
would like to offer prize for the best to the
question, Why should leading liquor journal link
the names of 'fakir' and "preacher' and why in the
same edition does it print this headline" Emma
Goldman in Speech Defends Liquor, Anarchist Says
Prohibition Causes lmmorality?
But since have spare cash for prizes we
will answer our own query, as follows: An anarchist
more acceptable the liquor interests than clergy
man. because-Well, just because
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-12-25
THE AMERICAN ISSUE

and with others protested against the release of Cow
lin and yet in the face OF all these facts the board
recommended Cown's release and on December 10
he pardoned by Governor Dunno.
The only ground alleged by the petition for Cow
Inns release that the penalty excessive. 1t
not alleged that the court proceedings at all
illegal The truth is that the maximum sentence pro-
vded by law for this ofense is days in jail and
the minimum sentence is days in jail It will be
therefore Cowin received exceedingly light
jail sentence
There is power Of the governor which is more
easily abused than the pardoning power and none,
therefore, which should be more cautiously used. To
pardon criminal after full and fair trial is make
farce Of justice. It looks mighty much though
this has been done in the CoWlin case
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-12-25
More "Pestiferous" Prohibition

In a December number of the Illinois Issue,
called attention to the fact that $4,000 in fines
have been assessed against the booteggers Of Decatur
We print below another example OF county that
is resolved to enforce its election laws.
HEAVY FINE.
Woodstock Sentinel-"Fred Kruger, who tried and
guilty last week. twenty three
for selling liquor antsaoon territory and
two for maintaining nuisance heavily fined by Judge
Smiley in county Wednesday morning, the fine imposed
being the maximum under the law It will cost Mr.. Kruger
the handsome of $58I35 for violating the law the fine
imposed being $Ioo each amounting $780, and be-
sides this he will have spend thirty days in the county jail
In all the above cases. the evidence exactly
the was produced against the Freeport boot
1eggers who allowed to go scot free.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-12-25
Put Two and Two Together
December IS, 1914
Poverty in Chicago Growing.

Statistics compiled in the social survey by Mrs
Leoaora T. Meder, Commissioner of Public Welfare
reveal these facts.
In one block in the Sovak district of the Tween
tieth ward I4.2 per of the families receiving
charity In ten blocks of the Lithuanian district in
the Fourth ward III per cent being given help
In block in the stock yards district 1916 per
dependent.
In one block in South Chicago $50 per
being given aid The majority of these had not been
obliged to seek help until this winter
100000 Debut for Busch Heiress.
St Louis, Mo. Dec. I9-Mss Clara Busch, sec
ond daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. August Busch, made
her million dollar debut" at the Sunset Inn tonight
The flowers cost $4,000 and the 500 guests sat
down to $4,000 banquet JeWery valued at
than 100000 was worn, while the gowns made es-
peciay for the occasion cost more than $4,000
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-12-25
Governor Dunno Pardons Bootlegger

Adrel Cowlin, ex-saloonkeeper and soft-drin
merchant Of Woodstock, found guilty by the
McIIenry county jury of violating the local option
law by selling malt liquor and also found guilty
of maintaining nuisance He sentenced
November 20 pay fine of 500 and to thirty
days in the county jail. The court proceedings
all entirely regular and the sentence of the Judge
strictly III accordance with the law and the evidence
But, CoWn happened to be political henchman
OF Senator A. Olson, and Immediately upon his CON
vction, Olson without notice to the county judge
the states attorney got up petition to the state
board OF pardons asking that CoWn be released. Oh
represented to the board that there strong
feeling against CoWin's commitment to jail and that
former Speaker Shureff, who assisted in his prose
cution was favorable to his release
As soon as Shurtleff heard about the petition to
the board Of pardons he called up States Attorney
Toslyn and told him about it. Naturally both Joslyn
and Shurtlef indignant, all other lovers
Of law in Woodstock AS result of the deliberate
misrepresentation of Olson, the McHenry county
board Of supervisors in special session and passed
the following resolution:
WHEREAS It appears to the board of supervisors of Nc
Henry county, Illinois, that applications have been made
about to be made for the release from the Jail of this
county persons convicted of violating the dramsop and
WHEREAS, We believe this law be efectualy
forced Jail imposed of conviction;
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That the states attorney of this
county and he hereby instructed and directed appear
before the pardons of the of Illinois and resist
such applications may be made for the pardon commua
ton of the of sentenced jail for violating
the dramshop law in this county.
In accordance with this resolution, States At
torney oslyn appeared before the board of pardons
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-12-25
With Apologies to the London Standard

I'm Benjamin Bunk, I'm Benjamin,
And the battle did alarm me,
I'm Benjamin Bunk, who got SO drunk,
They kicked me out of the army.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-16
10 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
ARE PRESENTED LETTERS
ATHLETES ARE HONORED FOR
THEIR SERVICES DURING
SEASON NOW CLOSED.

After a brief song service this
morning thirteen football men were
called forward by President Bean OF
the student body and presented with
the official "P" as a reward for their
services during the season Just past
Among the thirteen were only four
of the old veteran players: Charles
Russell, the high schools war-horse
and ex-captain; Harold Brock, this
years captain; Enoch Friedley, pres
Ont manager, and sheldon Ulrich. who
has been elected to act as next years
captain. These four men not only
receive letters but they also receive a
season strip TO be worn on the arm.
The remaining nine men were all
new. many of them experiencing
their first years presence on the
gridiron in a football suit. The new
men were Emil Seibert Wilbur Bad
ley, Russell Wilbur, Ned Fowler. Err
nest Boylen, Roscoe Vaughan, Wesley
Mimms, Fred Russell and Paul Ker-
rick.
Though the season was disastrous
for the local high school. neverthe-
less every man on the team paid well
for his letter. In that he gave the best
he had, and II Is believd that with
this years experience back OF them.
and careful training in the future,
that these men will develop into one
of the strongest teams Pendleton high
school has ever produced.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-16

We are having to practice no such
desperate expedients as that dismal
age evoked but nevertheless all OF
us are cutting corners a little. And
the process is an extremely healthful
one. The drastic experiences of re-
construction did the south a world
Of good in learning self-sufficiency
and self denial The south has been
in danger OF forgetting those lessons.
so abundant has been her recent
prosperity. And now comes along a
very dim carbon copy OF that lesson
in time to harden our moral muscles
for another season OF prosperity which
is just ahead. unless all the signs Of
the zodiac fail.
Those OF US in America who are
bleating about the need for taking in
a reef ought TO live the life OF the
average European few years. They
would come back with a profound
satisfaction for things as they are
even today.