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The Washington times., 1915-04-01
NOTED MASONS TO
ADDRESS BANQUET
Alexandria's Scottish Rite Chap
ter viii Hold important
Gathering.

ALEXANDRIA, April Tho ban
auet of Randolph Chapter Of the Rose
Croix, Scottish Rite Masons, to be held
tonight, promises to be an important
Daniel {. Kennedy, of Richmond. per-
sonal representative of John F. Mayer,
deputy Inspector general of Scottish
Rite Masons. In Virginia, arrived here
principal speakers at tonight's BAN
quet.
The program will be as follows
Invocation by the Rev. John w: Duff
fey, DID,, pastor Of the washington
Street ,Sa sSs ShurSn en- tSs neers
Of the chapter; to the memory Of Albert
Pike, to be drunk in silence: The
President of the United States" Edgar
snsse| S tSe %aisnsSn sanss%s coSns nsif
and the Sovereign Grand Commander.
Ito the deputy OF the Supreme Council"
Daniel c. Kennedy. of Richmond; solo,
Miss Marguerite Field; Ito the brethren
have ceased during the present Masonic
year and to all regular Masons and Ma
sonic bodies of all rites over the sur
face of the earth, honors and laurels
fort to the needy, and succor to the
Andrews, of washington; quartet.
Crossing the Bar" DR.. II. G. Harry
man, Messrs. LEBLANC, Eastman. Al
son." Carter II. keene; Of Washinng..
ton: "Thc Grand Lodge Of Virginia. -
Henry X. Field, grand senior wardes
of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia; Ma
sonry in Alexandria" Robert s.. Bar
rett; THE Ladies'" Chester A. Gwinn,
worshipful master of Andrew jackson
Lodge; quartet, selected; "Maundy
Thursday" the Rev. John l.. Allison,
pastor of the Second Presbyterian
(fhrIrNh hnnpHiptinn y
Carpenter, pastor of Grace Episcopal
Church.
The banquet will be served by the
ladies of Martha Washington Chapter,
No. i2. Order Of the Eastern Star.
w. A. Arnold died yesterday in Oak
land. Cal. Mr.. Arnold Is survived by
his wife. He was a member Of Alex
andria Council. No. 6N. Royal Area
mum, and Alexandria Lodge Of Elks.
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New York Stocks.

Quotations furnished by w. B. Hiobs
Co, members &c New York stock Exchange
Hibbs Building.
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home on Maryland avenue here yester-
day, aged seventy-four years.
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President j. f. Crowder. of the Brad
bury Heights Citizens Association, has
appointed a special committee to wait
upon the board of county school COM
missioners at Upper Marlboro to urge
the necessity of a new school in that
section.
The Washington times., 1915-04-01

The Allison w. c. r. u. will meet
Thursday evening at the Children's
Home, instead of Friday evening.
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w. A. Arnold died yesterday in Oak
land. Cal. Mr.. Arnold is survived by
his wife. He was a member Of Alex
andria Council. No. 627, Royal Area
mum, and Alexandria Lodge of Elks.
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Mrs. Vincent w. Duvall died at h
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30

the twelve cylinders. but also to the
fact that the small bore of the cylinders
and the use of a special aluminium alloy
in making the pistons have reduced the
reciprocating weight of the twelve pis-
tons and connecting rods to approXima te-
ly half the weight OF the corresponding
parts in the previous Packard model
The superior smoothness of operation.
which is inherent in this twelve-cylinder
engine. insures longer life TO the bear
ings and effects an economy in oil and
gasoline.
The new car will he furnished in two
wheelbaSe lengths The ''l-;J'' is 12J
inches and carries practically the pres
ent line of Packard bodies. The ''l-2J
is l25 inches and takes A new line OF
Packard built bodies which are q little
less in length. There is a new type con-
troll board mounted on the steering col
umn with combination lighting and ig-
milton switch. This permits the opera
tion of "A combination OF lights with a
single lever movement.
Those who have seen the new Packa I'd
Twin Six motor and driven behind It,
say that il marks the greatest advance
in motor car design since tho Passing of
the primitive One-lunGcr. 1t is claimed
that the man at the wheel is given an
absolutely new sensation in motoring.
The Packard company says that advance
demonstrators will he shown in the prin-
Cipal cities within A few days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
DETROIT ELECTRIC CAR
SHOWS ITS STURDNESS
Number of Machines Took Part in So
ciability Run Here-Will Put
Cars to Test.

Beginning Tuesday, the Anderson Elec-
trio Car Company will make series OF
twenty interurban runs from Detroit TO
POINTS Of interest about tho city. These
runs will extend over a period OF twenty
consecutive days. excepting Sundays.
Each run will be made by the same De-
troit electric car and on one charge OF
the batteries. The objective point IN
each case will be far enough distant TO
assure a total round trip mileage OF at
least sixty to seventy-five miles.
The Anderson Electric Car Company
has invited arr person In the city or De-
troit interested in the performance of the
modern electric car to accompany them
on any Of these trips so that they may
actually observe the performance of De-
troit electric cars on country roads. In
some cases where the objective point
does not offer attractive facilities for
luncheon. arrangements have been made
to take basket lunches so that pleasant
luncheon may be enjoyed along the
country road at some inviting spot.
The novelty of a series of runs of this
type by an electric car is in itself attrac-
tive. OF more interest. however. Is the
fact that the American people are fast
losing their desire for fast driving
through the country and long-distance
touring. The result of these runs Will
therefore be awaited with a great deal
of interest by many people who desire a
conservative automobile for suburban
travelling as well as car for all-around
city use.
4 number of Detroit elcctrics partici-
pated in the sociability run held here
last Wednesday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
FIRESTONE EDUCATIONAL
ADVERTISING APPEALS
Ignorance Often Played Part in Tire
Troubles Until This Company
Developed New System.

But few years ago the automobile
was to most people a mysterious con-
trivance. too intricate for ordinary I'M
derstandinG. The would-be auto owner
was compelled to depend upon the siren
voice of the auto salesman for guidance
in choosing the car suita BILE for his needs.
Too often the salesman himself was lit
tie better informed than the prospective
customer and language rather than per-
sonal knowledge was depended upon TO
effect the sale.
Today the salesman knows his car from
A to Il. He knows every component part,
its use and abuse, and even delves into
technicalities of construction and mate
rails Why? Because the public is be-
coming educated. and it would never do
for the purchaser to know more than the
salesman. 1t might lead TO embarrassing
questions. An educated public demands
an educated answer to its inquiries.
The factor that has been most instru-
mental in educating the public is de-
scribed by one word. advertising. The
public can now discriminate and the man.
ufacturer must meet this discrimination
by quality goods.
However. while the motorist has been
studying the engine and other parts he
has taken a great deal for granted con-
corning his tires. vital as they are to his
safety and comfort. experience mas not
been a true guide as much blame for tire
trouble has fallen upon the tire that
should have been laid at the door of tire
abuse and tire abuse can be laid at the
door of ignorance.
Realizing that the best customer for a
quality tire is one who knows the why's
and wherefores. the FirestoIe Tire and
Rubber Company has inaugurated a SIS
tematic campaign of educational adver-
! Using. They have dug deep into the
heart of Reasons Why" One of their
first steps was to issue very instructive
book called The Care and Repair of
Tires" The careful reading OF this book
will enable the motorist to avoid the
common abuses of tires or lay the blame
where II belongs. Their advertising in
newspapers and other publications mas
been full of Reasons Why
Does the public appreciate this kind or
thing? Look for an answer to the Fire
stone factory. The Largest Exclusive
Tire Factory in the World" toilinS day
and night to meet the demand for their
product.
One of the latest features of their cam
paign has been the window displays at
Firestone branches These displays con-
sst of mammoth cross-sectiOns OF Fire
stone Tires One of a No. tire and one
Of No tire. The one representing a
No. tire stands over feet high. De-
scriptive matter printed on cards mas
been alta ched to the window with rihpons
leading the eye to the part referred TO.
The large crowds that gather around the
Firestone windows testify to the public
interest.
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convince himself that the law had
been broken. Then began the govern
ment's gum-shoe work to locate the
culprit Through the Studebaker cor
poration, which had to make truthfuf
answer, MIR. Sands. the pathfinder. was
disclosed as the painter. Feeling GER
tain that a man who had used paint
brush once could use II again, Mr.
Sands was ordered to HE himself to
the depths of the forest reserve and
paint out the record of his prowess.
1t was a long drive. even this year
with a powerful Studebaker six. but
Mr.. Sands and his paint-brush made
the trip without mishap: the former
accompanied by party OF friends.
the latter by can of paint. arrived
at the spot of scenic dissertation. For
est Ranger Hellan read the govern
ment order in tones suggestive OF a
scaffold Mr. Sands was devoutly wish
ing he had a scaffold to work from,
as the sign was thirty rect ABOVE the
roadway on an almost perpendicular
rock. II required the agility or a goat
10 do it, but as Hellan said Sands had
got the governments goat. IL shouldh I
be any trouble for him TO leap from
rock to rock with his can Of paint.
The sign is no more. the govern
mcnt is satisfied. but the record OF
being first to HaZelton' still stands.
Today the drive is safe all the way.
the scenery through the cascades
some of the most beautiful in Amer
lea. and everywhere wild flowers car
pet the woods and valleys. Through
the road-makinE efforts of motorists.
and the great strides of the manufac-
turers since the first little car chugged
over the mountains. one can now make
the trip with the same ease mat one
may motor from Albany TO Boston.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
DEALERS PROFITS IN 1915.
Brfsss-Detroiter Company Handles
Vital Questions In New Booklet.

Dealers profits in 1915 is one or
the first subjects handled in a book
let OF exceptional interest, just issued
by the Briggs-Detroiter company or
Detroit. The title of the booklet is
"A Business Talk to Automobile Deal
ers"
1t gets right down to brass tacks.'
1t takes up the actual conditions of
the market that today affect every
dealers business. the big output of
cars for this year. the practice o.
forcing dealers to load up. storing
cars in of seasons. even urging them
to borrow money from banks at high
interest rates to do this: the problems
OF competition. price-cutting, every
thing the dealer has to face, and deals
with them in plain terms. 1t treats at
length of the manufacturers respon-
sibility to the agencies.
There has been much discussion Of
all these questions of late. In fact one
or all Of them may be said to be the
absorbing topics in both agencies and
factories Even the car-buying public
the innocent bystander" has been
drawn into the argument, and finds it
has a vital interest.
But comparatively little of the ar
gument has got into the literature of
manufacturers. Having thoroughly
familiarized itself with the standpoints
OF manufacturer. dealer and consumer.
the Briggs-Detroiter company has
treated the subject in way that
makes the book of general interest.
For this reason. and the fact that the
dealers point of view is frankly taken,
there is an enormous demand for the
booklet. The first edition is going
rapidly. but copy is sent to any au-
tomobile dealer. garage or local sales
room principal free on request.
1t also carries some interesting
news about the Detroiter Eight" the
company's new car selling for $1,295.
Detroiter Eight" has now been in the
hands of many owners in various parts
of the country for months. proving the
success of the combination which the
Briggs-Detroiter company has concen-
trated upon-that is. great flexible
power with light weight. The new car
develops sixty horsepower. yet weighs
less than $500 pounds. 1t throttIes
down TO two miles an hour on high,
picks up from 4 standing start to
thirty-mile speed in ten seconds. and
averages fifteen to twenty miles to
the gallon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
PACKARDS TO USE SIGNAL.
Sparton safety Appliance Adopted
by Company for 1916 Output.

Packard adopts Sparton safety sig
nal as regular equipment. read the
telegram received by the Sparks-With-
ington Company at their eastern office
in New York.
Before deciding to equip the 1919
output Of Packard cars with Sparton
safety signals they gave the signals
the most exhaustive tests that their
own engineers could devise or course,
the Sparton safety signal was not the
only automobile signal considered.
Others were put through the same
tests, but the Sparton was finally
chosen. One Of the big reasons LOT
the choice Of Sparton safety signal by
the Packard Motor Car Company was
the fact that, like the Packard. the
Sparton is not produced by assembled
parts. 1t is manufactured practically
complete in the Sparks-Withington
factory at Jackson. Mich, the largest
and best equipped factory in the
world devoted exclusively to the man
ufacture Of safety signals.
The Sparton safety signals on the
big armored Packard trucks used in
the war are, no doubt. being put to
the extreme test and height of use
fulness The Sparton has long. PEN
etratinp call for distances, a quick.
Commanding smash note for emergen-
cies.
The diaphragm of every Sparton
afety signal il carefully hand ham
mered by expert workmen until II
has the right vibration to carry the
clear, strong Sparton notes. There are
no gears to clog-no complicated
mechanism to wear.
The Packard people are confident
that their sales next year will ex-
coed that Of all previous years. The
Sparton safety signal is but one OF
the improvements to be added. The
Packard will more than ever be look
ed upon As Americas quality car
throughout
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
MANAGEMENT Becomes Scientific.

Scientific management. or efficiency
in factory working methods. is receiv-
ing greater attention today than at
any time in the industrial history of
this country. Better pay for wnrkmen
and better working conditions are
among the results gained. As showing
the widespread interest in the subject.
ii is Interesting to note that the man
agement of the Franklin Automobile
Works at SyraCuTe have hcen obliged
to arrange a regular schedule of APP
pointmcntS for the visits OF men or
science. manufacturers aud publishers
who desire to study scientific mana Ce-
ment in its practical application.
Franklin officials. as well as all az
vocates of efficiency. see in the sys-
tenn \ great forward movement in the
relation of capital and labor. for with
out satisfaction and unity Of interest
there can be no real efficiency.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
MOTORCYCLISTS TO co
ON SOCIABILITY RUl
Local People Will Ride to Leonard
town Today and Tcmorrow-Many|
Events Arranged for Them.

The National Capital Motorcycle Gu
will hold the first of series of Socfl
bility runs today and tomorrow Th,
destination will be Leonardtown. Md
and all motorcycle riders are invited q
attend and bring their ladies.
Any desired route can be followed
Riders can travel either singly or witt
one of the club squadrons. The entirI
distance of fifty miles is over good road
and can easily be covered in two hour
No entry fee will he charged, and res
sonable rates have been secured ID
hotel accommodations
varied program of sports has beef
arranged The committee of the club u
charge of the event. headed by Dan Hen
zoS. has made plans for a baseball gam4
number of motorcycle races. a boxin L
match. and it has chartered a steamed
for fishing and moonlight trips down thu
river. number of prizes have beef
offered by the merchants o. Leonard
town fot the various sporting eventd|
which prizes will be on display at thu
ST. Mary's Hotel where the club Oh
ficials will be quartered.
Parties will leave the clubhouse at
a m. a. M, II a. m. and p. m. SUM
day. and a. m. and a. m. Monday fol
Leona rdtown.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
CAR VICTOR
IN SPOKANE RACE
King Speed Pushes Wars from Spot
light Out There in lnter-city
Auto Events.

King Speed pushed Mars from the
spotlight out on the Pacific Coast last
week and ruled for a brief time. The
occasion was q series Of automobile
races held on the track of the Inter-
state Fair Grounds at Spokane. and II
brought into competition dozen or
the best known drivers on the coast.
The contests were announced as the
intercity auto races, sanctioned by
the contest board of the American Au
tomobile Association.
The event was the frat automobile
race meet ever held in Spokane and
1t created a wealth of interest. AS
a matter of fact the races were the
most pretentious ever staged on a
half-mile dirt track on the Pacific
Coast. Among the speed merchants
who took part in the races were Jim
Parsons. Charles Latta. Ray LEM.
Frank Elliott. Ernest Schneider, Harry
Stratton, and Fred Barsby. Several of
these men drove specially built racers
that have been stirring up consider
able dust in the Western States. In
addition to the well known drivers
there were also many local pilots who
were willing to try conclusions with
the professional coast stars: Bill De-
vine, with his Stutz: George Beck. in
a National: Ray Paulson. in his big
Lozier Six; and Milt McGoldrick in
his Buick.
Among the sensational winners was
a Paige. entered by the Western Mo-
tors Company, Paige distributors TO:
Spokane. In the preliminary tuning
up Paige rounded the half-mile course
in SO seconds. 1t won first in some To-
cal events and then took first place
in mi-profcssional five-mile event.
capturing the honors in 6:29 Is. pretty
good time for a half-mile dirt track.
During the race the cars were more
closely punched than they were in
the world famed Grand Prix Wander
bilt cup events that were staged on
the four-mile course of the Panama
Pacific Exposition. In announcing the
victory by wire to the Paige-Detroit
Motor Car Company. the Western Mo-
tors Company telegraphed: The world
is yours for building cars like these"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
Young Women Unveil Tablets.

College Park, May S.-Several thou
sand farmers from every section of Mary
land. accompanied by their wives and
children. attended the Farmers Day eN-
ercises here today An interesting fea-
ture of the program was the dedication of
the founders gate. The tablets were I'M
yelled by the Misses Mary Hill Colds
borough and Emily McLane Merryman.
lineal descendants of original contributors
to the establishment of the institution.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
WILL HIKE THROUGH WOODS.
WnndcrIusterS to March in Half
circle To-day.

Wanderlusters will start at e:4 O'Clock
this afternoon from the end of the Conf
gress Heights street-car line on theit
Sunday afternoon hike. The line of march
is in a semicircle running east. north and
northwest into Anacostia. Ii will takel
the walkers through woods. along high}
ways and up and down several hills.
Mondays hike is to start from Laurel
and take in from five TO eleven miles Of
country. Cars will leave the Treasury on
G street at Oils and lois in the morning
and Ills o'clock in the afternoon. Thel
fare will he y cents one way. At tho
Laurel rendezvous picnic will be pari
ticipated in by those bringing lunches.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
AUSTRIAN AVIATOR FLEES.
Attack from Air Made on Italian
ships Is Failure.

Rome May 29.-Italian warships in
the harbor at Brindisi and the naval
station there were attacked today by
an Austrian aeroplane. which had sailed
across the Adriatic Sea to make the
attack. a rgmber of bombs were drop
ped. but the Austrian machine was
chased away by two Italian aeroplanes
before it could do any serious damage.
II fled toward CatterO.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
Ford Made Every Sixteen Seconds

The production of $3.50 Ford cars
in the twenty-si eight'hour worklns
days of April means a new car aoou'
every sixteen seconds. oI course .s
Ia new record even for the Ford
Motor Company. But the remarkable
feature of this splendid manufacturing
achievement is the fact that eacn car
that came out of the assembly lines OF
the factory and assembling plants A.
intervals Of sixteen seconds and giio-
ed away under care and perfect DE-
sign and the laboriously tested ma
terials which the Ford progressive ei-
f,ciency alone has made possible whiie
il requires about two months 10 ouiio
a Ford car the special equipment anc
m.thod. assembled q complete Ford
car as above stated. one every sixteen
seconds -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-30
AUTO CLUB NEWS.

| That following the crowd is popu-
lar pastime with Washington motorists
these days is apparent IN the large IN
crease in the membership of the District
Of Columbia Auto Club which followed
the publication in The Herald OF last
SUNDAY of the names Of those who had
/ Joined the club during the previous
week
The week Just closed was the busiest
vet experienced at club headquarters in
the Riggs Building. Throughout the
week steady stream OF applicants
! poured into the clubs offices. Many OF
these were in immediate need OF general
or special touring information, whiie oth-
ers were Joining. 50 they stated. Just
| to help the cause along. but 10 al
who came the success with when the
! formation of the club is meeting and the
! length of the membership was revela-
| ton.
In addition to the splendid list of names
! presented last week. the following are
members of the new club:
w r. Thompson, Elmer r. Covert. Miss
HiIda Fletcher, r. NJ. Clendennlns. n
Laure Brown, c. r. Matthews. I. l..
Marlatt. Rudolph Jose. \. j. Ihoil'
George r. Martin. Mrs. G. o. Foster.
TburJow White. Americus Whedon. Har-
~ Wardman, Byron Wallerstein. f. b.
| Alison Mrs. Annie NJ. Bohrer. w. g..
I Brantley, John Brosnan. jr.. Maxon Cum
bingham. Never Davis. Fred J. Gauntlet.
Charles J. Gawler. James n. h. HILL
William B. Jackson. John \. Johnston.
George Dexter kehoe. Bowman H. NC
Gala. DIR. William b. Mason. EDGAR
| Richards William Schliemann. ). w.
Sherwood. Revel Small. W. l.. stodoaro'
and Jules E. Henderson.
The above list includes only those ap-
plications received up to last Wednesday
evening. A further list will be presented
| in The Herald next Sunday
| DIR. Charles W. Cuthberson, who joined
| the club few weeks ago. expects to start
! ON a motor trip to the San Francisco
| Fair about the middle of June. Accord
| incly an autoL bile route giving Tue
| maximum OF travel comfort and Leading
| through the great scenic country OF the
West. including Yellowstone en- route
| and the Grand Canyon returning. Is pe
ing prepared for him ny f. l.. FERGUSON
| in charge of the clubs touring bureau.
Mr.. ferguson is especially fitted for TINS
| work, having made transcontinehtai
! tours over seven different routes.
| That the woman motorist is the rule
| rather than the exception is eVidenceo
| by the large number who have joined
| the local auto club. Miss Hida FLETCHER
was the most recent woman applicant
| for membership.
/ Mr.. and Mrs GeoHreF 'reshe'
Gently joined the ranks Oh io.a 20
! car owners were among the visitors 10
auto cluo heao..uar'ers -, two
minutes 10 make up their mihos ma
what the club has to offer Is eSac'S
what they. as Automobiles. need lheS
are now members.
|
| While requests from Mashil's 'o o,..n,,
for automooi!e routes leauihs INV roo.iv.