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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31
KEPPLER HAS JUST BEGUN.
He VIII Fight for Eight-hour Day in
Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn, July 3l.-The fight
of the maehinists for an eight-hour day
in every factory in the city, which was
begun with the strike of the Remington
Arms and Ammunition company's plant
has only just started, according to a
statement Thursday night by j. j. KEEP
pier, vice president of the international
Association OF Afachinists. From now
on, he said, strong efforts would be made
for that purpose in the $50 or more
plants here.
Il win remain in Bridgeport most of
the time from now on Mr.. Keppler
said, until the machinists get their
rights. | viii put the issue squarely up
to the members of the association at a
mass meeting to be held tomorrow
night"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31
INDICTMENTS IN
LAKE TRAGEDY
Federal Officials May Be Included in the
Charges TO Chicago Grand Jury
"No Whitewash," Declares
Coroner.

Chicago, July sl.--state's Attorney
Hoyne intimated at noon yesterday that
number Of indictments charging man
slaughter and criminal earelessness might
be returned before the close Of the day
against persons held responsible for the
steamer Eastland disaster, in which
more than 1000 lives were lost.
Ii was said that several federal Off
Gals might be included in the list Of
those indicted despite the legal question
raised concerning the jurisdiction OF the
state over federal officers. The July
state grand jury must adjourn before
midnight tonight under the law and the
states attorney IL anxious TO have Il
conclude lie investigation Of the East
land horror to-G@y, If possible.
Additional witnesses were examined by
the body during the afternoon yester-
day.
The special federal grand fury EN-
panelled BY Judge X. NJ. lands % in
vestirate the Eastland, began the exam
nation Of witnesses.
"We propose 10 investigate everybody
and every circumstance connected with
the wreck. as directed by the attorney
general and Judge lands" said Charles
". Clyne. United states district attorney,
who has charge Of the federal grand jury
investigation.
Coroner Hoffman yesterday requested
Mayor Thompsom 70 employ two CITY
divers and q naval expert 10 check the 4
work 81 two divers who are said % be I
coming here from Washington 90 explode I
the vreck Of the Eastiand. Reports have +
reacbed the coroner that Secretary Red. ]
field has ordered his si5s - take charge I
81 TIE Eastlsn8 and keep 81 every one I
rot eonuected with the federal govern +
usut until such time as ths federal on /
aisls shall have cumrletea their inVcsti-
Esfiuns.
so fnueh has hesn said sbotit . GOV. A
arnmsnf 'vhltssHsh' that the citT should
~ thst n0fhing j. done 80 aruuss tire
j irhfeEt Suspicion that IRE iu0uirv b.
~ un flf s1uert.- ssid ths rorpnsT- =
,isitsa ths wrek - the Easilana last
rsrtf Thursday ard vss told thht fed
raj rTeisls hR6 given orders 60 keep /,
.rev ons - m fust~
MaFrT ThuulTsgs aunuunfe1 Yesterday
iat - wudid rssoi1s - llosuss 81 srg
fnarrtekFf w.ts pvssakssrna 80 families
Il Eastlana III ~ Fl frrsral szneaass.
7'hs relief fund faf - Fastisnd srr
.iross yesterday rasssa ths ssalssa
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31
A YEAR MORE, SAYS KAISER.
Reported to Have Told Soldiers Peace Is
Not in Sight.

The Hague, July 3l.--The Germans
will still be fighting on foreign soil a
year from now, according TO a prediction
by Emperor William, ss reported yester-
day by the Nieuwecoursnt. A letter
from a German officer published by the
newspaper contained the following
The kaiser lately visited our corps at
dinner. We sang the soldier song, we
Win Meet Again ~ Home"
Thereupon the kaiser rose and said
Dear comrades, you must not think this
viii be soon. You probably viii see
once more the roses blooming in the
enemy's country"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31
OLD-TIME REMEDY
MAKES PURE BLOOD

Purify your blood by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. This medicine has been
and still Is the peoples medicine, be-
cause of its reliable character and its
wonderful success in the treatment Of
the common diseases and ailments
scrofula, catarrh, rheumatism, dyspep-
STA, loss of appetite, that tired feeling,
general debility.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been tested
40 years. Get it to.day.Adyt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31
NATIONAL LEAGUE


At Chicago-New York 3. Chi
cago ? thrst gamel. Chicago Z,
New York 0 isecoud game.
At Pittsburg-Brookly ?, Pitts
burg ?.
At oincinnati-Cineinnst 9, Boz
ton B.
st. Louis ". Philadelphia, vet
grounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
AMERICAN LEAGUE


At Boston Detroit Z. Boston e.
A WashsHFtan-Nsshinston a.
81 Lrris 81
AZ Sew Ngfk-Ctisro q Neu
Fork g
AZ FHsaslrts-cleeeisn8 s.
E'h.ildslpals 2 no iunsrrs ].
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31
PRESIDENT RESTING.
VIII Stay at Summer Home for Another
Week.

Cornish, n. H., July 3l.-President
Wilson losfed yesterday. He didn't rise
until nearly 9.3o-gctting a total Of
nearly ~ hours sleep last night. The
president planned to clean up pressing
correspondence by lunch and to motor all
afternoon. He probably win return 20
Washington the last Of next week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31

zUIUs IN THE TRENcHEs
Berlin Bears mar Thg Save ReTlauss
Brtsh AiruE was-

hE1 ttia u5rs1ess ~ SrFvHisl 1riv
rfW rarf Efssat
Etetes trrE 81 f-rrt ssssrt ~ thff
err Eer~oas Rave fs-.nsHf Feftst
f-aars firur ~ tTsr=iss ~ tho Es-
.nsaE
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31

i1l7l' ~ E----1- I'LL
Hooper. Barry, Speaker, Hobhtzen, Gardner
Leonard. Two-hase hits Stannge Duhue. Bases
on balls-on DausS z. Of Covelestie Of Leonard
q % Weed. Struck uut-~bB Dauss, 81 Boz
land. b. Leonard 5. Sacrifice hit Scott Sac
finea fias-Cotb, StauaRe. wild pitehss-
Leonard Wood. Hit hy pitched hsil--Levis,
hy Coveleske. kavanaFh ~ Leonard I'm
rirsss -Chnl and Evnns Attendanee-I2. SIS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-31
RED sox


Stated FOR Young in 7th. HATED for Steen
in 7th. Iran for Duhue IN 9TH. fBatted for
Hoblitzell In 9TH Batied for StanaRe in eth.
Slated for Coveleskie IN eth.
Detroit .................O oOOs2o 81
Red sox .......s...s.ssl ] Q o Q 0 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05
Motor Laws of the Land.

The American Automobile Association has pre-
pared for free distribution among motorists codi-
hcation of the automobile laws of the different
states. This was also published in "The Horseess
Age" Of September l.
Many changes have taken place since the last
codfcation of the motor laws. Quite few states
continue TO make the ownership of automobile
somewhat of burden TO the individual In these
states motorists are taxed not only users Of the
highway, but also subjected to personal prop
erty tax for using their own property on the high
way. That is to say, the owner, after paying tax
on his car, pays a tax for the privilege Of driving
It in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Florida.
Maine. Maryland, Massachusetts,. New Jersey and
Vermont and in the District Of Columbia.
Thus it can be seen that the work Of educating
the lawmakers to be fair to the motorist is by
done, and should not be allowed to lag for
one moment.
In the matter OF regulating speed few of the
states show little more sanity than exhibited
in the earlier speed-reguatng laws. In the State
Of Louisiana, for example, the miles per hour
clause has been dropped from the speed law, and
and much more practical law has been enacted.
1t is designed to regulate gross negligence and
reckessness, and the penalty is exceedingly drastic.
Not only is the driver OF the held responsible
for any damage to property or injury to persons,
whether pedestrians or occupants OF the car, but
every person who aids in the operation OF car or
who encourages the one operating it to gross negi-
Rence may be held responsible. The law takes care
OF where persons injured, but not killed.
In case Of death caused by the negligence Of
driver Of car the responsible party is prosecuted
for murder or manslsughter in the usual manner.
Any person causing damage through the opera
ton Of is, under the law guilty Of mis-
demeanor and may be fined not more than 81, 900
imprisoned for not more than two years, or
both, at the discretion of the court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05
Storage Room Under Floor.

Now comes the Great Western de-
signer. who shows US it is all wrong to
hang suitcases and tool boxes on the
outside where people can see them. By
n simple twist of the wrist he opens
up the floor boards Of the driving com
partment and the tonneau and drops
down two clever storage cellars, where
in we can place lots Of things.
In the driving compartment cellar he
provides storage room for tools, and
under the tonneau floor boards he
builds a receptacle which will hold two
suitcases.
Those who are in position 70 buy a
1916 Great Western Six will find it
fitted with these unique storage pits,
but il would be possible also to employ
the idea on an old car II would not
always be necessary 70 change the plan
of the old floor boards. On the major
ity Of cars a metal or wooden box
could be supported from the side mem
bers of the frame.
When the driving shaft interferes
the storage compartment could be so
constructed as to allow the shaft to
run through it. Care should be taken,
of course, not TO drop the bottom Of
the box below the level of the front
axle, and thus reduce the clearance Of
the car.
In the new Great Western the floor
boards are transformed into a sort Of
trap door which may be easily raised.
When the door is down IL makes COM
bination covering for the storage box
and flooring for the car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05
Guarding the Name of Ford.

During the last few years enormous trade
in fact, almost industry-has grown up around
the so-called Ford accessory" The hundreds Of
things which Mr.. Ford does not put on his complete
car, including starter demountable rims, pointed
radiators, detachable tops and, in fact, of
ingenious devices which inventors have tried to sell
the Ford company, sold direct to supply
dealers, many OF whom specialize in Ford access
series.
Several Of the magazines, including THE Horse
less Age" and Motor" devote entire departments
to Ford accessory advertising
Mr.. Ford has often been asked why he does not
buy these inventions and produce them under his
own name. He has never given any answer to this
query. but it is known that he prefers to let the
accessory make his little bit out az his invsn-
ton II he can.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05
Courtesy and Salesmanship.

In an address the other day TO Chalmers service
men at his factory, Hugh Chalmers endeavored TO
impress upon them that courtesy in the automobile
or any other business is the cheapest thing in the
world and, at the time, one Of the rarest
He advised his men to be over, rather than under,
courteous Most Of us are taken by properly di-
rected courtesy There are times, however, in the
automobile trade when the matter can be extended
too far We recall an occasion upon visiting
service plant of a we'll known local dealer to have
repairs made on a car. The gentleman IN charge
Of the plant was at the time of our visit, under
another car endeavoring to locate some mechanical
trouble.
At our approach he rolled out quickly and spring
ing to his feet, grabbed our hand heartily and gave
it a warm shake. lie very glad to see US, al
though we had come to make a vigorous kick and II
necessary, disturb the whole surrounding atmos-
pierre His friendly greeting took us off OF our
feet for a moment, and we were inclined to make
matters smooth for him until looked in the
palm Of our hand and found that he had left
large portion of grease our new glove. In this
particular case the gentlemans courtesy did not
get him anything wound up by not only
forcing him TO repair the car, but supply US with
new pair Of gloves.
Mr. Chalmers Is quite right, however, In urging
his men TO be as polite possible to everybody,
whether they come to buy TO register COM
plant. There are many good automobile statesmen
who thoroughly understand every part of their
business except how to be courteous, and yet polite
ness is one Of the most essential things in modern
salesmanship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05
& \ SOLENE GOSSIP

At the same time, it appears that Mr. Ford Is
quite jealous of the misuse of his name in conjunc-
ton with these various devices for dolling up
Ford He has just obtained an injunction, in fact,
against a concern manufacturing Ford valves. In
this case the purchaser led to believe that
these valves made by the Ford Motor Com
pany. The United States District Court Of Rhode
Island Judge Arthur L. Brown, holds that accessory
manufacturers using the Ford name must advertise
their commodities in way which will clearly In
dictate that they not made by the Ford Motor
Company, OF Detroit.
The decision is quite broad and those who are
interested in Ford specisltes may do we'll to look
into II before continuing their business further,
It is said Mr.. Ford will apply the holding of the
court wherever possible.
Motorists advised to be cautious about telling
Ford stories which are not manufactured by the
Ford Motor Car Company of Detroit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05
Popping Up" the Motor Dealer.

Popping Up the Motor Dealer.
The automobile salesman in the city is usually
q pretty live wire and does not require much in
structIon from the factory. But the automobile
salesman in the country and in the small town has
70 hsvc, every now and then, good stif dose OF
Npeps The manner in which this medicine Is dealt
out By the factory sales manager is an interesting
process Il might do you good, II you are an
b,bituAl motor buyer to attend dealers eonven-
ton and see how the sales manager helps tho agent
from the country district
very fair example OF this procedure was ex-
hibited during the past week by the Chalmers
company. To start the bali a-rolling, Manager
George Stowe, OF the New York Chalmers branch
received trainload Of 1915 models. Many Of these
were immediately delivered to customers who had
been Whiting for them. but there sufficient
number left 70 mike an exhibition for the Chalmers
agents Of the metropolitan district These gentle
men were notified that Chalmers dealers
vention would be held at whltestone, Long Island
on Thursday morning. September 2.
On this date came the Hon. Paul Smith, who
Gently took charge Of Chalmers sales, and who is
known throu ghout the trade the father Of auto
mobile sales pep" Armed with thousand
ideas for dealers. he Joined the Chalmers agents,
who gathered az the factory branch, Fiftieth
Street and Broadway.
The party. consisting Of several hundred men,
was taken 20 Whitestone, where the cars were lined
up or the lawn Of a clambaking institution. Hero
motion picture men from the factory took every
body IN action, as Paul Smith dated upon the new
Chalmers product. shore dinner then served,
and. with the party feeling ht for lecture, Mr.
Smith proceeded 20 20 after them with hammer
and tongs for about forty minutes, in which time
he told them enough selling tricks TO last them the
entire season
In the centre Of tho room one Of the latest
models WAS mounted revolving rack. This
was used 10 demonstrate the hne features OF the
Chalmers power plant Following Mr. Smiths dis
course the agents taken in hand by factory
technical expert. who explained. by means Of The
motor and charts. everything which goes into the
makeup o. n Chalmers car Hundreds Of questions
were asked and answered, and by o'clock in the
afternoon every Chalmers agent in the gathering
had received liberal education the
End how % talk about Il.
Following this tho dealers were given q long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05

8. Not fewer than Ave different
makes Of cars shall constitute a com
petition any year for said trophy.
9. Qualification Of cars to compete
for this trophy to be determined by
the Speedway Corporation.
10. Permanent possession OF said
trophy shall begin one year after date
of final competition for same In case
permanent winner is not the entrant
winning the trophy the fifth year Of
competition.
II. If any entrant should obtain suf-
ficent points to insure permanent pos
session of trophy in fewer than five
competitions, the fifth competition shall
take place in due course.
The new speedway is going through
the final stages of completion, and II is
quite evident that everything will be
in readiness for the opening on Sep
tomber IS, shortly after which prac-
tice trials Of the entrants for the first
race will begin.
The sale of boxes and seats continues
at an encouraging pace, and the curtain
raiser for the Aston trophy and the
cash prize of $4,000 will undoubtedly
bring together one of the largest
crowds of spectators that has ever wit
messed an automobile contest in this
country.
Among those who purchased boxes
during the last week were Ex-Governor
A. VI. Fletcher Of Vermont, Colonel
George R. Fearing, Samuel D. Babcock.
J. Henry Alexander, o. B. MARS and
the Ivy Club, of Princeton University
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05
Seeking the Moderate Priced Hotel.

During the summer | have received a number of
letters from Tribune readers asking me if 1t is
possible to take an extended tour through this
country and avoid the expensive hotels. Two or
three have asked II a motorst could not rely on
farmhouses as places to stop. This Is, OF course,
out OF the question, for various reasons. In the
first place. the average farmer is not prepared to
entertain and he very seldom has a suitable place
for the storage of the IL is desirable thing
to drive a car into barn where horses and cattle
and feed stored.
A few motorists who desire to avoid the expen-
siye hotels have attempted to camp by the road
side, but there are also objections 70 this mode of
touring, and if 1t should become a common custom,
motorists would frequently find their camps dis
turbed in the middle of the night by the owners
of the land upon which they had pitched their tents
These people who seeking relief from the
expensive hotels, show that rapidly acquir-
ing a large population of motorists who want TO
get out in the open and enjoy the of their
purchased second hand, but they do not feel that
they can stand the tariff which is imposed by the
average hotel catering TO motor trade.
There must always be fine expensive hotels for
motorists who afford to indulge in the luXuries
of the road, but it certainly seems high time for
the small hotelkeepers to get together and publish
a volume which will give illustrations of their
houses and their price lists. Such guide would
be great encouragement TO long distance travel
on the part OF thousands OF motorists who now feel
that they must eOnne their touring to short trips,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05

In presenting the Aston Cup, which
is to be raced for for the first time at
the new sheepshead Bay Speedway 0c'
tober 2, Vincent Aston is carrying out
an old custom Of his family. His
grandfather was a stanch supporter
Of the thoroughbred horse in the old
days, and his father gave many tro-
rhies for yachting and other sports.
lie was also one Of the most interested
and active members of the Automobile
Club Of America.
The conditions under which Vincent
Aston presents the new speedway tro-
ply call FOR five annual competitions
on the new track, the cup going to the
entrant and not the driver. The final
possession Of the trophy will be de-
termined on the point basis, it being
Mr.. Astor's idea that this will inspire
entrants each year and stimulate COM
petition for final possession Of the cup
among the men who must be relied
upon to keep the motor racing ball
rolling at high speed.
The cup itself IS not rs elaborate rs
some of the trophies which have been
offered for automobile contests in the
past, but, of course, this is not neces-
sary, since the value Of the Astor name
is sufficient
The cup was designed by Black, Starr
6 Frost. II is q simple design in the
form of a Grecian bowl. resting on an
ebony base. The height is 2S12 inches
and the width % inches. There is
chased cover, and on the outside OF the
bowl Is the inscription "Astor Chal-
lenge Cup" in raised letters. The other
decorations arc bands Of laurel and oak
leaves and q chased band showing in
relief the Frandstand at the Sleeps
head Bay track with a car IN full speed.
The deed of gift is as follows;
!, Vincent Astor, do hereby donate TO
the Sheepshead Bay Speedway Corpora
ton n silver trophy for motor car COM
petition. 10 be contested for IN accord
ance with the following provisionsi
/. The trophy shall be known as the
Astor Cup.
2. II shall be competed for only on
the Sheep7head Bay Speedway by mo-
tor cars as defined in The rules Of the
American Automobile Association.
3. Competition for the Aston Cup
shall be held annually at a distance de-
,ermined upon by The Sheepshead Bay
Speedway Corporation and approved by
the donor.
4. The Astor Cup shall be contested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-05
Imnroving the Steering.

A. Ludlow Clayden, n technical writ
er. has an article in the September 2
number Of "The Automobile" on I'm
proving the Steering" part OF the
design Of the car, he says, which IS
often neglected.
While this article goes into the sub
ject completely and is intended Tor
those who are interested IN the con-
struction of the modern car, II never
tholess contains n great deal of inter
esting information for the lay reader,
III an ordinary motorist,' says hr.
Clnvden, "ever has an opportunity OF
driving q good racing car, the thing
which impresses him most strongly is
The wonderful ease Of the steering
The best racing cars can be steered
AT a good speed literally with two fin
gers. By contrast, the average auto
mobile needs careful handling at high
speed, and often the operation Of the
steering in turning a right angle corner
calls for a distinct effort and strong
grip II one hand is to suffice.
There Is no magic about racing car
steering, II is not especially costly nor
is it Of peculiar design, but It is de-
signed as carefully as the motor be-
cause 1t has 10 be.
"ON an Ordinary car bVStI4HB UNIV
IS very stiff as compared with racing
practice Is good enough, so the en-
gineer has been prone to leave IL alone,
and il remains no better than 1t was
In the dark ages Of automobiles, when
q driver had TO be something Of an
athlete.
"Yet, q man who once has handled
an easy steering car will never be
satisfied with any other, for the diff
ference II makes 10 the physical con-
dition after n long day on the road is
remarkable and has to be experienced
to be believed.
practically every automobile hes
the same type Of steering, so far as
system Is concerned, the inventor Of
the conventional front axle with
swivel heads at each end bearing the
name Alderman. With Alderman
steering II Is generally assumed that
the tierod arms projecting from the
swivels should meet Mt the middle
point Of the rear axle If their centre
lines are produced. Now, when on
curve. the two rear wheels run along
two circular paths Of different radius,
and each wheel makes a tangent 70
its rolling circle. The front wheels
meanwhile roll on separate circles Of
their own, and the ideal steering gear
is such that each Of the four wheels
should make tangent TO the circle
along which 1t IS rolling"