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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Jeffery Has $1,000 Four.

In announcing a new seven-passenger
model at 81 OBS and a tive-seated tour
ing car on the same chassis at Sl,O0O
the Thomas B. Jeffery Company sounds
a mote of Standardization" which mas
long been waited for by the motor car
buyer.
I'm offering the new four to the pub
lie at $1,000" says +. S. Jordan, sales
manager of the company, I'VE are not
attempting to meet temporary price
condition in order 10 compromise win
an imagined desire on the part of deal
ors and the public for cheapness.
"On the contrary, it is the aim aAd
determination of the Jefery company
TO establish this four as a standard ~-r
at a standard price"
II nothing arises TO change the plans
of the company this model VIII be con
tinued from year to year with shght
improvements at this price. The =
periment will be watched not only by
the public, but by other makers, VINO
have, with few exceptions, followed
each other in the matter of price and
design as a flock OF sheep follows It's
leader over a fence. The original price
of the Jeffery four was $3.50, and u
would seem that the present cut oil
$3.50 should be sufficient TO satisfy the
public for some time TO come.
The Jefferv six, with the same speci-
fcations as the Jeffery Chesterfield six
which sold last year at $3.50. is an
nounccd to list for 1880. This car
has the silent worm drive, cantilever
springs and other features which have
made the Chesterfield popular.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Route "Cappers.

In the East it is quite possible to get accurate
touring information from the automobile clubs and
associations. But travellers through the West have
been confronted with very disturbing element Of
touring information. There is a spirited and. at
times almost a vicious rivalry between communities
for automobile traffic Lately it is equal to the
war which is waged at the railway stations by hotel
"cappers."
Towns have sent representatives to neighboring
cities where routes diverge, with view Of steering
tourists their way. These men approach tourists IN
a friendly fashion and deeply interested in the
fact that the visitors have to their country
After engaging them in conversation, they launch
volume of denunciation against certain route
leading to the next logical nights stop, and they
are frequently successful in convincing tourists
that they should take route other than the one
which has been mapped out for them by disnter-
ested motoring organization from which they OBJ
tanned their original information. Transcontinental
travellers are warned to be on their guard and not
permit themselves to be too easily capped" into
taking another route.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Chasing the Archaic
Street Sprinkling Cart
Citizens Traffic Committee Says Ancient Water Wagon
Must Go.

The Citizens Street Traffic Commit
tee last week held a luncheon confer
ence at the Automobile Club of Amer
lea, with Commissioner John T. Feth-
erston on the question Of street sprink-
ling by private contractors, an anti
dlluvian practice which the committee
thinks should be listed in the category
o. crime
There are to-day only two contractors
IN the city who enjoy the privilege Of
soaking the city streets with the water
which Is provided for extinguishing
hres and then collecting revenue from
property holders. Just how much rev.
tnue these two contractors derive was
not brought out az the conference, but
y IS well known that il runs into many
thousands Of dollars. They obtain per-
mlts from the Street Cleaning and
alter departments and use water from
'he IRE hydrauts. 1t was intimated by
one member Of the committee that the
influence Of the contractors was prob
soly due TO the support of certain al
eernen, who have reasons TO see this
enterprise continued.
Commissioner Fetherston said very
panty that the Department of Street
O4eanlnb does not believe in street
spr'nkling Aside from being a very
dangerous practice, it is considered ex-
uemely unsanitary.
Sprnkling water on a dirty street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
"Horseless Age" a Semi-Monthly.

"The Horseless Age" the most venerable auto
mobile trade paper in America, has promoted itself
from the weekly to the semi-monthly class, and an
nounces in its current issue that henceforth it will
be published on the first and fifteenth of each
month.
In view Of the Importance of the trade journal to
the automobile industry, this is a significant move
on the part of the grandfather of trade journals.
Those who keep in touch with motoring litera-
ture have rather expected progressive move on the
part of the new owners Of "Horseess Age" The
publication was recently taken by Messrs.
George Won Utassy, J. S. Hildreth and Julian
Chase, formerly of Motor"
1--WE have decided to publish only twice month"
saws Mr. Chase, the editor, because we feel that,
while the weekly journal seems to have an advan-
tage in its tmeliness, this is not actual. The
newspapers are the real automobile news mediums.
The trade paper has its peculiar function and it is
necessary part of the industry but its business
is not to compete with the newspapers. We think
it has field OF far greater usefulness
1--WE have carefully considered our move and
think it is one which will soon be appreciated not
only by our readers, but our advertisers, to whom
we expect to present much improved publication
at what we believe to be the proper frequency. The
next number of 'Horseess Age will be issued Au-
gust Is"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Kings Also Need Fast Cars.

The Locomobile Company has waxed prosper
Gus from the volume of its domestic sales, supple
mented by large orders, President Davis has
decided to divide profits with his workmen and
will issue bonus, based a sliding scale in pro-
portion to each weeks production, to be divided
among all employees of the factory, from floor
sweepers to department heads.
Mr.. Kingman, advertising counsel Of the Loco
mobile Company says one of the five Locomobiles
recently shipped to the Russian army headquar-
ters staff has been selected by the Grand Duke
Nikoai Nikolaievitch, uncle to the Gar and COM
mander in chief and generassimo Of all the Rus
sian forces Since looking over the newspapers for
the last week am convinced that his royal highness
will need fast Locomobile or other swift Ameri-
can car if the Germans get much closer to his
headquarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08

he said, tends to create a slippery. un-
healthy slime which his street clean
ers find almost impossible to remove.
The Commissioner said his men have
100000 square yards of paving to
clean, and with his present force he
is able to clean and flush about one
half of this surface daily.
He thinks the few property owners
who are still in favor Of street sprin-
king could easily be convinced that 1t
is an archaic and useless custom, but
ne would favor an addition to his force
and funds in order to take care of the
streets which are now sprinkled by the
private contractors.
This would be necessary in order
to keep streets which are now sprinkled
clean and remove the objection to dust
which might be raised if no sprinkling
was done. If his department was au-
thorized TO refuse permits for private
street sprinkling, he says, he would re-
quire an additional appropriation OF
about $4,000 annually TO clean and
flush the streets which are now sprln-
klcd by the two contractors.
Some months ago, he said, his de-
partment decided to refuse to issue
any further street sprinkling permits
until QeHdUu was SHONH iIOii tit
property holders. This demand was
subsequently shown. He was asked if
the contractors had been instrumental
in producing the demand, but he could
not say. He was asked if the contrac-
tors pay for the water they use, and
he said that he understands they do
pay the Water Department for the
privilege OF filling their carts at fire
hydrants, but just how much they pay
he does not know.
Richard w. Meade. president of the
Fifth Avenue Coach Company, said he
thought the committee should have
more data on the subject of these con-
tractors, showing how much water they
use and how much they charge the
property owners, and he thought an
effort should be made to determine
whether any great number Of property
owners desire 10 have the sprlnkIing
continued at their expense.
After discussing various details OF
the subject the committee finally adopt
ed a Joint resolution.
II denounced the sprinkling OF streets
by private contractors as an inefficient
mode Of cleansing, which produces a
slippery condition dangerous 10 life
and property The Board Of Aldermen
and city officials are requested 10 sub
stitute for the present system one OF
flushing, either by hose attached TO
hydrants or by portable flushing ma
chimes. The Departments OF Street
Cleaning and Water Supply are re.
ouested TO discontinue the issuance OF
permits for street sprinkling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Makers Overlook a Bet.

There is very little evidence that the American
manufacturer intends to produce racing cars for
the new speedways. In this he is making great
mistake. as the few foreign cars which avail
able will unquestionably take all the prizes and
reap the benefit of publicity which should so to the
American manufacturer.
1t is not because the American maker cannot pro-
duce cars which will equal the speed of the foreign
cars but he has been so busy producing stock
pleasure cars and trucks for ready sale he has over
looked the Importance of providing fast cars for
the fall races.
It seems to me the domestic manufacturer is ex-
tremely shortsighted and has missed one OF the
best opportunities which has ever been presented
to him for bringing his product to the attention OF
the public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
New Things for
the Old Motorists
Several Useful Accessories Which Have Lately Come
on the Market.

ates in appearance, is exceedingly dur
able, has nothing 10 polish and nothing
TO get loose and rattle and can be at
tached to any round or fiat bracket on
the market.
New Luggage Carrier.
A practical and neat appearing lug
gage carrier, designed TO bolt on the
running board, is made by the Cory
Metal Products Company, Of Cory,
Penn. Four vulcanized fibre suitcases
mt in a metal container, which locks
and is dustproof When a night stop
is made the suitcases may be quickly
removed, leaving the container for the
storage of robes and other things to be
left with the car.
Rain Visor for Wind Shield.
The U-Can-C rain shield, made by
the Frey Manufacturing Company, 1914
Michigan Boulevard, Chicago, develops
new method of protecting the drivers
vision in a rainstorm. The shield is
merely a transparent visor, made of
pyralin, and in general form like
visor which is worn 10 protect the eyes
when reading. The straight edge,
about two feet long, is fitted with
rubber weather strip and five rubber
suction cups which hold the shield in
a curve against the wind shield. IL
projects about foot, and the inventor
claims it will hold fast, no matter how
the wind or rain comes, and always
protect space on the wind shield
large enough to give the driver perfect
vision. It may be removed by pressing
the suction cups with the fingers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08

A combination bumper and safety
fender has been invented and put upon
the market by Samuel Glasgow, Of
Broad and Race Streets, Philadelphia.
When not in action. the device acts
as a bumper, protecting tires, lamps
and tenders. In case of impending
accident, the driver. by pressing a
button at his steering wheel or touch
ing a pedal with his foot, releases a
flexible canvas sheet or pocket, which
drops within two inches of the ground
and is supposed TO snap up and carry
anything from a tom cat to a 300
pound man.
Headlight Glare Killer.
One of the newest attachments 20
prevent headlight rays rising above a
predetermined level is in the form OF
a metal shade, which covers the lower
half of the electric headlight bulb and
act as a permanent stop 10 the glare
which is an offence under the law IN
many states. This device is manu-
featured by r. F. Wilson, 1880 Six
teenth Street, Denver, Col.
An-Glass Tail Lamp.
An exceedingly neat tail lamp that
is made wholly Of annealed lead glass,
with the exception of hinges and other
connecting parts, is manufactured by
the Allen Lamp Manufacturing Com
pany, Chicago, and distributed by the
Hanke Iron and Wire Works, Albany
and Chicago Avenues, Chicago. The
exterior is sand blasted or frosted and
the bull's-eye is the usual bright red.
The makers state that it never deterior-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Abbott Has New Eight.

The Consolidated Car Company,
manufacturing the Abbott-Detroit car,
announces that its new eight cylinder
model will be known as the Abbott
$50" and listed at $3.50. 1t is a
graceful, comfortable looking car, and
its equipment is thoroughly up to date.
One of the body features is the depth
and roominess of the back seat. The
auxiliary seats are of original design
built on sliding rails, and may be ad-
justed to conform 10 the leg room re-
quired b. any passenger. Another
original feature is an aisleway light
between the front seats. The object OF
this is to show a person getting INTO
the car at night the way from the ton
nean into the front COMPARTMENT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08

nervousness of the price of gasolene. We all know
that the priceof gasolene jumps up at times with
out any apparent reason, and seldom falls unless
a rate is between the controlling compa-
MES. 1t would be satisfaction for motorists to
know why these fluctuations take place. Mr.. Spear
is in the oil business, in Boston, and Mr.. Spear
should have at his command great deal of inside
information the gasolene market. Whether he
cares to divulge, for the benefit of motorists at
large, remains to be when his report is sub
mitted to the executive committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08

Reilly, secretary Of the Patent and
Enamelled Leather Manufacturers As
ISOLATION, with headquarters in Boston.
Mr.. Reilly's association comprises
thirty of the thirty-seven firms en-
gagged in the industry, and the story
sent broadcast recently that good
leather was hard 70 obtain is ridiculed
in his recent statement.
"The statement that there is a scar
city of leather is a distorted one"
says Mr.. Reilly. "It is true only in
the sense that good leather to-day
costs more than it has for the last four
years. Other than this, the markets
are well supplied, and in fact the sup
ply exceeds the demand, since the tam
neries catering to the wants of the
automobile trade are averaging only
so per cent capacity. Demand for
leather at one price and the supply OF
same at higher price are the causes Of
the so-called scarcity. Any automobile
manufacturer so desiring can readily
obtain his requirements with little or
no difficulty"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Latest Models at Lower Prices
Headline Oferdby the Manufac urerf 1916
New Imperial Four.

The Mutual Motors Company, Jack
son, has made public the first details OF
a new four-cylinder Imperial which is
to sell for 1895. This is an exception
ally roomy car, amply powered and
fully equipped 1t is fitted with Con-
tinental 324 KS motor, disk clutch, three
speed gear set and has a wheelbase of
lt5 inches, with 33x4-inch tires. Equip
ment includes Westinghouse combined
lighting, starting and ignition appara-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Simplex Builds Six.

The Crane Model Six Cylinder Sim
lex is the name ot the 1916 Simplex
The Crane motor, which has been in
corporated, has already won a reputa-
ton for its performance in swift mo-
tor boats This IS the first six to be
produced by the Simplex, and is an
nouncement has attracted considerable
ottaption
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Paige Has New Six.

The Paige Detroit Motor Car Com
panv announces a new Big SIX, an
improved edition of the Fairfield SIX
As. which was brought out last Jan
uary. The new model is a seven-pas,,
senger. and retains all OF the good
features of its predecessor. IL Is
listed for 81 300, which IS a cut OF SlVu
over 1915 prices. The body IS done IN
Richelieu blue, with red running gear :,
Special attention Is called 70 tne hnlsn
OF the body and upholstery. me com
pany claims to allow twenty-lour psg
for air-drying the finish Of every o0dy
II turns out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
New Odds on It's Way.

Oldsmobile dealers have been given
flash view of the 0lds Eight. II
will have a bullying radiator, with. a
rounded top. The headlights and side
lights are combined and mounted on
a conventional headlight bracket,
with the small light projecting from
the top. This design is quite origi-
nal and eliminates considerable wiz
ing. The motor is V-type and the
cylinder is 2$s by AS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
bort Cuts Price $50.

The bort Motor Car Company, Of
Flint, Mich, has made a reduction of
$50 on its 1916 model, which estab-
fishes a list price of $3.50 for the tour
ing car and $40 for the roadster, with
electrical equipment. The touring car
has a motor 3h by inches and the
roadster 5 by 4. There is a double
exhaust system IN both models. The
Apelco electric system is used.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
StutZ Latest Model.

Harry Stutz has developed another
roadster which has a slightly lower
gear than the Stutz Bearcat. 1t Is
not so fast as the Bearcst, being de-
signed more for all-rounG use than
high speed The motor has four cylin-
ders, IA by 5h wheel base l2o
inches. It will probably 5e listed at
$1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
REQ Markets Light Truck

The REQ Motor Company is about to
market a four-cylinder l,5O0-pouni
truck, which will be listed al sl,O7b.
The engine will be ~ by 4l2. This
vehicle has been in the course OF e
velopment for some time. and :le
company says il has succeeded m pro-
ducing a truck for which there has
long been a genuine need in all parts
OF the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Jackson Builds Fights.

The Jackson Automobile Company
has decided to build three new models
for 1915, two Fights and a four, re-
placing the four and six. The eights
will be in FIVE and seven passenger
models. The smaller one will list for
sl,195 and the seven passenger for
Sl,6S5,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Sun Rises in Buffalo.

R. c. Hoffman and R. Crawford. un-
Ill recently connected with the Haynes
Company, have organized the Sun Mo-
tor Car Company and purchased site
for factory in Buffalo. The capital
stock Of the new organization is $780,
600. and the first car produced will be
six-cylinder. listing at $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
OF INTEREST TO ENGINEERS.

The current issue of "Horseless Age"
is an engineering number, largely de-
voted to engineering problems. Among
the features which are of particular
moment to engineers of the industry
are articles on The Problems of Eight
Cylinder Design" "A Study of an Axle
Shaft for a Motor Truck" Present
Status of Synthetic Rubber Produc-
ton" Capacity of Leather Faced Cone
Clutches" shown by chart and "Elec-
trical Equipment for Automobiles" the
fourth of series by P. VI. Heidi, tech
nical editor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Macon" MAY Sell for $3.50

Mr. Ford has another competitor IN
Charles F. Smith, of s.. Louis, who IS
offering 100000 worth of stock at $40
a share in the All-Steel Motor Car
Company, of Macon, No, which pro-
poses 10 build car called the Macon,
70 be listed at $3.50 for roadster and
$40 for a touring car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
NOVELTIES

East it appears to be practical method of supply
ing n-owners with the pleasures of motoring and
it has the additional advantage of being educational
Members of such a club would automatically ac-
quire taste for motoring and this would eventu-
ally lead them to purchase
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
AMERICAN TRUCKS IN FRANCE.

Out of $4,000 trucks on duty with
the French army, it is said that $500
are of American make.
1t is estimated that between $4,000
and 10000 men are engaged in the
armies of the Allies repairing motor
vehicles in service. About one-ffth Of
all the motor vehicles in use are re-
paired at least once a month.
The majority of them are kept run
ming twenty-four hours a day with two
and three shifts Of drivers. When a
truck or officers car is seriously dam
aged by shot no attempt is made to
return it to the repair shops in the
rear of the lines. Such parts as may
be used in the repair of other vehicles
are taken from it and the carcass is
abandoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
New Monarch Next Month,

r. c. Hupp. president Of the Mon
arch Motor Car Company plans 10
produce a new car about September
/, but refuses to give airy details AT
this time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
NO RUBBER FOR GERMANY.

The British government has made
further objection to the shipment OF
automobiles fitted with tires to neutral
countries and has warned the Rubber
Club Of America that this practice is in
violation of an agreement which was
made with the British government by
the Rubber Tire Manufacturers Of
America at the time the British en-
barge on rubber was lifted. In con-
sequence Of the latest protest it is
quite likely all cars shipped to coun-
tries other than England during the
war will be tireless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08

Considerable complaint comes from various parts
of the country about wayside garage keepers CIV
ing short gasolene measure. Inspectors find pumps
have been altered to produce shortage of half
pint to quart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
BLUE BOOK FOR SOUTHEAST.

The Automobile Blue Book Publish
ing Company has decided 10 add an
other volume 10 its library of route
books. The latest addition will take
care of an immense section of the
Southeast, below the Potomac and Ohio
rivers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
Bucking the Added Cylinders.

We may expect TO see lively battle during the
coming winter between opponents of fours SKIES
Fights and twelves. The manufacturers of tours
are fighting strong combination, but in their
ranks they have several large producers. Mr. Will
lys for example, contends that the four cylinder
motor for many reasons is still the most efficient
and simple for all practical purposes He says that
the hexibility apparent in with six eight and
twelve cylinders is not entirely due to the motor
Inquiry he holds, will show that the gear ratios
play and important role in the perfect torque OBJ
tanned at slow speed. He says the high speed null
tple cylinder engine in connection with the low
gear ratios is a combination that will cause the
average motorst many anxious moments.
Mr. WHY'S and other manufacturers who still be-
lieve in the four-cylnder have arguments to
meet those of the producers of multiple cylinder
cars, and the buyer will be compelled to listen to
both sides before making his selection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-08
To Explore Cost Of Gas.

See the executive committee of the American
Automobile Association has deputzed Louis R.
Spear, of Boston, formerly president of the asso-
ciation to make nationwide investigation on the