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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

Although automobile concerns nave been &C
cued or making mountains out Of mole hills, 1t has re-
NAMED FOR Dodge Bros construct their own private
chain Of Alps Dissatisfied with the fairness of the coun
try around Detroit Offering facilities for testing the
hill climbing qualities Of their product the DOdges have
begun the erection Mt. Dodge which will form sort
of Appalachian Background for their factory Dodge Noun
tain will composed Of cndcrs. steel and pine Up ana
down its perpendicuar roads they will run young Dodges
winter and summer fitting them for the real roads OF e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
WEIGHT BUC' NOW
BUZzINC AROUND
Give 1t Weighty Thought
When Buying, but Don't
Let 1t Worry You.

Every now and then a bug" gets
loose on Automobile Row, and keeps
buzzing around until he gets tired and
flies away. Lately the Weight Bug"
has been bothering both buyers and
dealers. He's a very timely bug, and
undoubtedly he has done some good
and likewise stung a few.
The consideration of weight Is un-
uestionably important, but this is mo-
ne all-important thing when buying a
ar Paul Clodio, himself a heavy
eight. who has handled many welghty
Benz and who now handles the klssel.
calls attention to the fact that the
high priced cars would never have been
/, sold and would not be sold to-day n
he people who consider easy riding
allowed themselves 20 be weighted
down with this Bug of Pounds.
Mr.. Clodio says, very correctly, too:
az a salesman boasts that his car Is
exceptionally light, ask him to show
YOU lust where il has been lightened.
Look well 20 the parts most subjected
20 strain frame, aXles, springs, etc.
Remember that on these vital parts de-
pend continued soundness and com
fort"
This is quite true. II would not be
difficult task for a trick manufacturer
10 turn out "the lightest car in the
world" But it would be a very light
weight person WIN would buy it.
Weight is not the only thing to weigh
when buying.
4 rubber ball is pretty light. but it
wouldn't get very far in a game OF
baseball. Weight may sometimes be
expensive. in q car, hut II often adds
life to the vehicle and gives good solid
comfort 10 the user
There is grea, deal OF merit IN
scientific rcduc+ on Of weight, hut do
not 20 car shopping with the Weight
Bug leading YOU around by the nose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

inner tube; practically two inner
tubes. lsminated 50 that the gains
are crossed, to prevent slow leaks or
porosity.
The Remy Electric Company, OF Aa-
derson, Ind. have brought out an lG-
milton equipment for eight-cylinder
cars.
Wheeler & Schebler. Of Indianapolis,
are introducing a new earburetor,
known as model IS" and said to en-
brace many Improvements over their
model "R."
Mayor Sparks of Jackson. Mich,
has reduced his Spartan" hand horn
to 81.
The Woolf Graphite Lubricator Com
pany makes an ingenious device 10 at
tach 10 the csrbureter and supply
graphite, while the motor IS running
TO any scratches or scars in the cylin-
der.
The Hefecker Company, of Boston,
has put on the market a combination
speedometer and speed controlling
lock. the feature Of which is 10 set
and lock your speed instrument at =
given maximum.
The King Specially Manufacturing
Company, OF Boston. is making a spin
die Joint anti-rattler for Fords.
The Roger Automatic Bumper;
combination bumper and life saving
fender, operated from the front sept;
is marketed BY r. J. Gilmore & Co,
92s Land Title Building, Philadelphia.
The Weed Chain Tire Grip. Company.
Bridgeport, Conn. has added to its
product the Dobbine BLOW out Chains,
20 reinforce weak shoe - emergency.
and prevent a blowout The device Is
attached with the aid Of a screwdriyer.
J. P. Sjoberg & Co. 302 West Thirty
fourth Street, New York City. offer a
window spring TO hold car windows AZ
any degree Of opening and also pre-
vent ehattering
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
MARM0N BREAKS
FUEL RECORD IN
CLOSE TRAFFIC
Stock Model Covers 1913
Miles, with rs Stops,
on Gallon of Gas.
MAKES 1863 MILES
ON OCEAN PARKWAY
All Makers Must Pay More At.
tention to This Important
Point of Economy.

All owners whose cars are used much
in congested traffic should be interest
cd in the quantity of gas required for
such work When you go to buy car
YOU generally ask: How many miles
does this car nun on gallon OF gas p
The salesman will tell you now many
miles the car runs in the country, OF
in so-called open traffic. but he does
not know how many miles il would
run on a gallon of gas in the down
town sections of the city.
In order 10 determine this for the
satisfaction Of it's owners and prospec-
tive owners, the Marmon Company has
been holding combination close traffic
and open traffic demonstrations in the
large cities.
The first test was held in Chicago
under the direction Of the Chicago Au-
tomobile Club. with a showing Of "a,
miles in close traffic and 1874 in the
open traffic on a free. level course
which would correspond TO country
driving.
Frank Carrie. the New York Marmon
manager. Thursday last showed this
record under, with a record for one Of
his regular Marmon demonstrators Of
- $40 miles in close traffic and Is $40
miles on Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn.
The test was under the direction Of
the technical committee of the Auto
mobile Club of America. A stock Mar
mon. model Al. passenger, was
used. The close traffic run was from
Columbus Circle, downtown and
through the most congested streets
that could be found during the fore
noon hours. Seventy-ive stops were
necessary. and the car frequently
slowed down 10 two or three miles PEI
hour.
II required one hour and twenty-five
minutes 10 cover the II $40 miles on
one gallon of gas.
The same car was Immediately drive
TO the Ocean Parkway. Brooklyn. whero
it ran. uninterrupted by traffic. fc
&c 90 miles. A special calibrated g..
Ion tank was used to measure IL
amount OF gas consumed, and prior e
the test the car was at the Automobile
Club garage for several days, undergo
ing inspection, to guarantee that
was in every respect stock model
A Stromberg carburetor, the stoc
instrument of model Al, was used, to-
gether with the Goodrich Silvertowu
cord tires, also regular Marmon equip
ment. Ferdinand Jehle represented the
Automobile Club Of America, and the
car was driven by Frederick Barbour.
The Automobile Club Will later issue
certificate Of demonstration in detail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
MOTOR MOVIES

The Automobile Club Of Essex Coun-
y. y. j., has consolidated with the
New Jersey Automobile and Motor
Club. New officers will be elected on
May 4. David Cakes has been nomi-
mated for president and Frederick e.
Squire for vice-president.
The new Abbott Detroit Eight is be
ing distributed By the Consolidated Car
Company. This new model has a Her
schell-Spillman motor.
The Newport is the name Of the
latest National model, offered at S2.375.
IL seat four. with divided seats in the
rear. and very cleyerly concealed bag
gage compartment
T.. A. Deeds. who a few years ago
started the Dclco lighting and starting
system IN a barn. has resigned as gen
crai manager OF the National Cash
Register Company to devote all his
time 10 Delco products. Nearly 1000
men are now employed IN the Delco
factories at Dayton, Ohio.
Tom Wetzel and Charlie Hall. the
noted automobile pinochle team. have
started the Wetzel-Hall Company, a
regular concern. with $4,000 capital
The official prospectus stipulates this
is not to be Longing Hall or Satur-
day Afternoon Poker Party.
II. L. Whittemore. the man " no made
O'Sullivan Heels famous, has become
advertising manager Of the Autocar
Company.
George Crittenden. formerly OF the
krit Motor Car Company, has become
sales promoter for the Regal Motor
Company, with headquarters at the
factory.
Albert f.. Gordon mas resigned the
vice presidency Of the Gordon Rubber
Company to become general manager
OF the New Castle Rubber Company.
b. J. Collins. who has been repre-
senting the Studebaker Corporation in
New Jersey. has been appointed as
sistant manager of the Stude5aker s..
Louis branch.
Two more evidences of good times in
the automobile business are shown by
the Studebaker Company anticipating
more than IS per cent of $4,000 IN
notes maturing in September and the
Locomobile Company inviting proposals
to buy in its own bonds maturing sub
sequent 70 June |.
Ralph milford is considering s prop
osition 10 again race the new Lozier
product.
Charlie Miller's 1915 CATALOGUE OF
l76 solid pages has been issued ir an
edition Of 100000 copies. This con-
tains a history Of everything from
grease TO motor nuts.
The J. G.. Brill Company Of Phlladel-
phia announces what it claims 10 be
the LARGEST body order ever placed -
5000 truck bodies for the Russian
government.
Fred ]. Titus. who achieved a world
wide reputation as bicycle race
rider, has resigned from the {. I.
Silver Company. and is making tour
Of the West. with view to associat-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
Franklin Holds Annual
One-GallOn Gas Test

The Franklin annual one gallon
easolene test was held yesterday. One
Hundred and fifty dealers competed
Manager Tisdale, OF the New YORK
Franklin Company, ran one OF ms $50
s,ock touring cars to Cos Cob and re-
,nrn in the rain end did 35.2 miles on
H. Gallon. Two Columbia College en-
rinesring students were his observers.
Tbe ear carried three persons and
wsigbed $500 pounds. When Mr.. Tis-
dale's entry did 1914 miles, last May l,
the westher was fair and traffic eondi-
lions were better han yesterday The
start was made ~ Bronx Park and the
shore road was followed 70 Cos Cob and
return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
SPITLER pUNCTURE
PLUG LOCKS" HOLE

II you have ever been caught on the
road Tar away from a garage or sup
ply store. without an extra tube, and
suck fass with a tiny puncture, the
splitter Puneture Plug will appeal 10
you strongly.
us simplicity. effectiveness and low
COSY appeals, aside from the important
i@et that IL may be carried for ten
years and used once or a hundred
new.
~ not q patch, but a practical
ASheture lock, made Of brass and about
hs siLt Of silver quarter.
nhen you get q puncture you re-
move the tube and locate the hole. A
my brass disk, with strong stem, fash
lohed somewhat like the rubber
sslemmed plug used in bicycle tire pune
lures, Is forced through the hole. If
he latter Is not large enough TO admit
ne DISK the hole must be made larger
Slth pocket knife or stretched by
a eup cap fits over the projecting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
ELECTRIC TAXIS
FOR NEW YORK
Company Formed to Operate a
Type Which Has Proved
Quite Popular in Berlin.

A determined effort is to be made to
establish the electric taXicab in New
York. +. p. Mcdowell, a veteran m
.he tayicab business, is At the head OF
The movement in this direction. The
new electric cab will be, in appearance,
quite similar TO the present gas cab.
Large claims are put forth in its favor
az regards both the operator and user.
They are success, il is said. IN Bcr-
lin. Germany. and one company Operi
ating them in Detroit reports favorably
on cost of operation, longevity and
satisfaction 70 customers.
In publicity, just sent out by the
Electric Vehicle Association Of Amer
ica. nothing is said about original cost,
{ vital point with the operator, or the
possibility Of the electric cab reducing
the rates for the user, another mere
triae which apears TO have been en-
tircly overlooked as yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

ing himself with one Of the large fac
tories.
John K. lde has resigned from the
New Departure Manufacturing Com
Bany 20 become Western sales mana
ger Of the Simms Magnetic Company.
Of East Orange. \. J.
LOzier race driver. has been appoint
ed Lozier representative in New YORK.
A Miller, q veteran tire man. has
become superintendent of the Wabash
Rubber Company, which expects 10
manufacture tires and tubes on large
scale, beginning about July !.
The Society Of Automobile Engineers
has organized a Student Division. The
first charter granted was 20 Cornell
University, where forty students have
been enrolled.
"The Automobile" saws there /,
Rig demand in Detroit for skilled ne
chanlcs.
An Overland won the Oklahoma City
race Of ninety-nine miles in . hours
. minutes and 81 seconds over a bad
course of soft dirt, deep holes and difi-
cult turns. A Hup was second.
Studebaker third and Buick fourth.
F. ". Wheeler has been selected TO
head the ST. Paul Speedway, which Is
10 cost 100000.
go. koa. .,t.rnA
for the INDIANAPOLIS Speedway race on
May 20. Three MERGERS have been en-
tered. and will be driven By Eddie
Pullen. Glover Ruckstell and Louis
Nikrent.
Deliveries are being made OF the
Ward light electric commercial Vehicle
at 1915. This car is designed TO re-
place the one-hOrse delivery wagon.
The Automobile Club Of Msryl, nd
has taken up crusade for the removal
from Office OF all magistrates who Of
fend motorists.
President Vernon Monroe OF the In
ternational Motor Company and john
R. Van Allen. of the Atterbury Motor
Company, have consented 10 read
papers Oe1Ore the BetrOlt TRUCK cNh-
yention. which is to be held ii Dcu oit
May and 6 under the auspices o. the
Automobile Chamber Of Commerce.
The "Jitney" grease gun offered by
the Positive Supply Company is guar
anteed 70 shoot five cents worth OF
grease further than any grease gun
ever invented.
The Packard Electric Company, War
zen. Ohio. has added 70 its well kaown
Packard cable a flexible metal sheath,
which is designed to replace the pres
ent construction and do away with the
necessity of laboriously fishing wires
through conduits.
The Stewart Warner Speedometer
Corporation makes a very sensible sug-
gestion about the use OF tire p:nps
which force more air 10 the tire valve
on each stroke than the tire valve IL
capable OF conducting 10 the tire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

stem. which has screw thread end.
A washer lock nut, eroyed like the head
OF q machine screw, is screwed on the.
TOP Of the stem and countersinks itself
in the cap, where il is securely locked
by a icy which fits all plugs. Further
, details and prices will be furnished by
the Splitter Sales Company, % Grace
Avenue, West Washington Market, New
Work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
new THINGS FOR
OLD MOTORISTS
Latest Novelties and Oddi.
ties from Here, There
and Everywhere.

A clever lightweight. convertible,
all-climatic top is being manufactu I'd
by the HamOnd- Williams Co., Mar
bridge Building. New York.
The Cory Metal Products Co, Cory,
Pa, are putting out a sectional bag
gage carrier for the running board.
Each section measures Ia x lO2 %
inches. As the family grows you can
add 4 baggage section for each new
member.
Julient Flaum, the latest shock abb
sorber maker, has designed a shocker
which can, by turning one screw, be
adjusted TO INT the load in the tonneau.
t has been said that once in a while
you find a man who has had trouble
with the ingition on his Ford. The
Bosch Magnetic Company makes for
this unfortunate individual a Bosch
Ford attachment which, it is claimed,
will wake all Fords up in the daytime
, and make all Ford owners SLEEP well at
night
The "Old Sop Spot Light, manufac-
tured by the Hawthorne Manufacturing
Company, Bridgeport, Conn. is de-
signed as an aid TO reading road signs.
"Old Sol" can also be used as a trouble
light. Il attaches, by bracket, TO the
side Of the windshield.
Clarence \. Peacock, New York, is
distributor for the $. 5. II. Chain
Tool, an instrument which he says
will replace broken crOss-sections IN a
tire chain without removing the chain
from the wheel.
The Double-Fabric Tire Company,
Auburn, Ind. is marketing a double
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
Statesmen To Be Motorists.

Automobile agents and branch managers encouras-
ing their statesmen to and drive The sales
has far used the and the telephone, and
il will be interesting whether he be edu-
Gated up the of automobiles If the scheme be
carried conclusion the average salesman may,
a few years, know almost much about the
who buy them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
Aim to Irritate.

automobile Topics" is having terrible editorial hght
with set about what is going TO happen to the suomooe
.d ,yben the war il and all the Kings OF Europe
90 into the secondhand business offering the thousarss
of ears they reported to be buying at CueA pu'
hd We worry when there isn't the slightest chance
GOT If the wcr ever being over? The game Is to lrrtate
these fellows as long POSSIBLE and keep them hshng
and buying ears.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
Blue Books on Their Way.

Blue Book dealers this week will receive copies Of all
s,eept the New York State Canadian volume no. H. The
New York volume delay in press and Manager Mixer
saws II will be ready for motorists in fe" days would
have been ready circulation with the other volumes but
the printers de, stepped the tail of the office cat who
Immediately exercised her perogatve AMI pied the last
form
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
Only the Designer Knows.

Mrs. Reginald Gearshift requests US to give goOd
definition of a cowl.
Can't be done yet Mrs. c. because the designers nave
not decided whether they will make the 1915 eowi renee
TO- b recertion Of all the stolen goods that be un-
loaded or it. or simply it into accessory display
hoard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
The Philanthropic Fordites.

"R" Young Chief Comedian of the local Ford forces
ssvs all the Ford oYners in the United States VINO WI"
come in for the Big Rebate aggregatng s5OoOOeo nave
decided 10 contribute this entire sum 10 genera" 'o1
Improvement The Nitagrait Company mas kinu'y
=. Lo fl,r Of the Ford owners doing this noble deed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
ANSWERS TO AUTO
INSURANCE QUERIES
The Tribune viii answer for IFS read
ers all questions relative 10 Automo-
bile Insurance.
Bv /. T. HOLLISTER.


F. b. The insurance on my car was
made out in my name. My son ran
into woman and she died from the
result Of the accident The attorneys
are suing my son. Am | covered?
Answer Not unless he was acting
under your instructions. II he was on
his own business or pleasure he - re
sponsible for the accident, and your
policies will not protect him. You
could have covered his liability by pay
ing an additional premium
Y own four cars. and only en-
piov two chauffeurs, and do not drive
a car myself. How should an insurance
company charge ne for Liability, COLL
sions, and proper damage?
wer-The correct charges are full
rates on the two highest horsepower
cars. and one-qlarter on the TWO 0ther
cars. The names Of your chauHeurs
will have TO be stated
ELL understand that all insurance
companies covering IRE and THEFT de-
duct S25 from each loss. Can ! over
come tins!
Answer The companies do not de-
duct anything from a fire loss. They
do deduct S25 from theft loss; by
paying an additional premium the pol
lev can be made to cover the theft loss
in full.
y. What kind Of insurance do
they issue on automobiles!
Answer-Fire, thefts. transportation,
collision, liability, property damage,
loss of use and water damage, against
cyclones and tornadoes.
d. r. WI am in the real estate
business. and employ chauffeur 20
show my different properties. Should
! secure n policy to cover me under
the compensation act?
Answer Yes The law holds that an
employee who is employed for the pc
cuniary game comes under the work
mems compensation act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
Twelfth Automobile Commandment
Than shalt have no Jiine,.

Thou shalt have no Jines.
The Thompson bill, which will probably become law OF
New York State practically puts the lid on the g'hey
throughout the Empire State Rochester Jitmen are max
INC scream TO the Legislature, but somebody seems TO
have stuffed in the Of New forks lawmakers
I on the whole jitney proposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

Edward A. Seheu, Eastern sales man
ager 81 the Briggs Detroiter, and ",
{. Wood. local manager have Just
closed a demonstration week OF the
new Detroiter eight. They had head
quarters at the Cumberland Hotel The
latest eight on TIE Row was surprise
70 hundreds Of buyers, who took ad-
vantage OF the opportunity 10 see the
car. II is certainly quite wagon for
no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
Bunny-Ideal Motorist.

Here's to dear old Bunny. His last picture was taken as
he laughed behind the windshield lie loved 10 rae anu
l,ob He laughed as the world laughed ct him. lie was
49, Ji otorist and his memory shall ever be preserved
IN tho celluoid Of the human heart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
Elsie de Wolfe-Body Designer.

Elsie Wolfe and up to date interior decor
ator i designing special Locomobe de luxe closed bodies
Miss de Wolfe mas always very for live birds
Any one desiring aynry installed in their Limousine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

Good Car bad brakes il possessed OF '"r "''"'
non LET YOUR headlights shine before Traffic roh'ee" '
,bourb your stern Light BE out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

The Lincoln Highway publicity In usual
this week. but it used, because didn't
anything il which might interest the average Tribune
reader. Please send congratulations kicks direct
this ofce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

The coming Of the jitney IN Miiwaukee, Wis, is said
TO hare made the street conductors more polite.
Would like TO the jtney that could do anything like
this in NeW York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
Thief-Proof Taxi Cabs.

Miss Virginia Mooney is operating for the Vanderbilt
Hotel, New York. the first American Cab
System. with fascinating Lady Starter 1t is said you
leave wife diamond ring dog any other vauabes
in the Mooney cabs tor indefinite period and everything
will be just safe it would be in national bank.
The AppersOn Company ciGims that Jack Rabbit,
oWned By Springfield No.. man. has travelled I2j000
miles repair bill Of only $50. This might be hard
to Jeliere if the owner of the car didtt come from
Missouri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02
i s1ll Hank Caldwell

could probably engage her locate the most artistic
position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

A clever lightweight. convertible.
all-clmatic top is being manufactu d
by the Hamond- Williams Co.. Mar
bridge Building. New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-02

The Double-Fabric Tire Company,
Auburn, Ind. is marketing a double
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-11-12

works the sugar beet industry brought
over s11. 900 into Blue Earth county.
That the farmers OF the county real
ize the value of sugar beet crop Is
shown by the marked increase I'm
growers and acreage this year over
that Of 1914. Blue Earth county at
the present time ranks third among
the sugar producing counties of the
state. This year sixty-five farmers
with 652 acres. are engaged In beet
growing.
lie Sueur county is the leading sugar
producing county In Minnesota, having
1853 growers. with 1884 acres, engaged
I'm beet growing.
While Minnesota's beet sugar in
dustry Is still in its infancy and there
Is but one beet sugar factory In the
state, this being located at Chaska.
Carver county. II has demonstrated
its value to the state.
During 1914 the people OF Minnesota
consumed approximately $1,000. 100000
worth of sugar. In view of the fact
that only 1854 tons OF sugar was
grown and made at home II IL obvious
that over ten and one-half million dol
lars were sent out of the state for
sugar OF this vast amount only a
fraction remained In the United States
the balance going to the producers of
sugar In foreign countries, principally
Cuba.