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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
Hvphenated Number Plates for n. 7.

Something distinctly new in the way OF number
r-lates will be furnished New York State automo-
bilists during the coming year. In order that the
registration numbers may be more easily rernem-
bered. those Of five figures viii be hyphenated,
dash appearing between the second and third mum
erals Another big change Of interest to automo-
biliss is the division Of the state into three zones
New York. Albany and Buffsloeach with distlnc-
tive number plate The zone idea, as well as the
hyphenating Of the number plates, originated with
Secretary of State Francis VI. Hugo. BY virtue OF
his office Mr.. Hugo now heads the largest automo-
bile bureau of the world. Approximately 23O,Ooo
automobiles will be registered with the bureau this
year
The 1916 number plates will have the numerals oil
dark blue, the background being of light cream
The advantage Of using a hyphen is OBVIOUS
number of experiments made before change
was decided upon 1t found that in nine cases
out of ten a person. given a momentary glance at
hyphenated number plate, could later on correctly
cali of the figures. Efforts TO recollect plate num-
bers of four or five figures in which the dash was
not used were generally futile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
Daniels Car Is Finished
To the Queens Taste"

Thousands of cars are sold every year
by statesmen who are clever enough 10
centre the attention of their customers
on generalities and keep them from ex-
aiming too closely into details.
In general appearance and III per-
Torrance the average American car IS
clever piece of work. IL is naturally
up to the wise salesman to first present
his car as a whole.
This car has the lines, the power OH
the hills, the speed, and it is the easiest
riding car in the market. The engine
is quiet, economical, and every working
part is accessible. The body is roomy,
the upholstery is deep, and the price IS
right"
But not often does a salesman lead
his customer much f,rther, unless he
finds that he is handling discrimi-
mating prospect; then he touches the
high spots of the detail
In time to come every buyer will go
into greater detail, and the manufact-
urer will be compelled to meet the de-
mand.
Several makers have already felt
this demand. An excellent example OF
this will be found in a close examina-
tion of the new Daniels eight" which
was placed Oh exhibition last week by
the A. Elliott Ranney Company. Broad
way and Fifty-second Street. the met
ropolitan distributors for the Daniels
product.
When Mr.. Daniels, who has had many
years experience in the manufacture
Of cars, started TO build this car. he
announced that it would be vehicle
Of which the entire American industry
could be proud, and he has certainly
lived up TO his promise. IL is unfortu-
nate that complete description Of his
first car. at least one which would do
ii full justice, is not possible in Inn
tied space.
Those who may care to examine II
carefully will ind a model at the show
rooms of the metropolitan distributors
and several models will be shown IN
the Automobile Salon, which is to be
held at the Hotel Aston during the
week beginning January 3, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
c. ASOLENE GO S S lP
By HANK CALDWELL.

high standard in their painting have also been
accused Of neglect.
The trouble I find, comes from the public ga
rao,s where the propnetors have been resorting 70
an inferior grade of soap. The price Of soap has
advanced nearly 30 per cent during the past year
and the garage proprietor is trying 70 Keep down
expenses. Ill.
Owners who have noticed the polish gradually
dlsappearing from their cars might DO well 70 MAKE
a test of sample Of the soap used In the garages
they patronize
F HAYES. an expert on the subject OF auto
roohi,s soaps. gives simple test. He says;
nTbere are several methods OF determining the
,dsntabiIi,y OF q soap 70 automobile cleaning, but
mos. Of these require knowledge Of chemistry and
.orne laboratory equipment The Following simple
toe. ,vill however show very clearly whether or
no. = SOAP ia injurious 20 yarnish:
"Dissolve one-third Of glass Of soap IN glass
~ bo. water, and when the solution has become
cold pour several drops glass plate which has
boer enamelled or vanished. Allow the solution
~ remain on the plate about thirty seconds and
wash off with cold water. II the varnish or enamel
IooLs dull or dscolored where the solution stood,
the soap contains an excess OF free acid or alKsli'
and is unfit for use.
"a perfectly neutral soap would produce no
change in the surface II put on unadulterated and
allowed 70 stand several minutes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

with sixteen integral cams, thus having
a cam for each valve. The cylinder
blocks are staggered sufficiently to a.
low the connecting rods to line up with
the crank shaft. thereby giving each
connecting rod its individual bearing
on the crank shaft.
"As a result of this construction, the
forked rod ends operating on the
double concentric crank pin have been
done away with. Instead, the connect
ing rods work side by side on the crank
min and are interchangeable, being Il
section drop forging of two bolt cap
construction. >,
"The Standard Eight is readily dis
tinguishable by the unbroken upper
boundary of its profile, the hood being
of practically the same height as the
side lines, while the back Of the front
seat. instead of being elevated TO an
awkward height. barely protrudes above
the rail. The body is beautifully I'M.
ished and possesses many features OF
new refinement. The seats accommo-
date seven passengers, of liberal pro-
portions, low and well upholstered, and
the comfort of the car is in nowlse
diminished by the wide doors with
which it is provided. The front and
rear wheels are equipped with 35X4 l2-
inch non-skid tires.
"a double universal (anti-skidding
drive of the Hotchkiss type is used, and
the car is equipped throughout with
automatic lubricating tnon-squeaking),
hollow spring bolts that require oiling
but once every $500 miles.
"These are remarkable advantages
They will sell cars for dealers. They
will give buyers immense satisfaction:
1--WE believe that in the Standard
Eight we have car of almost fluent
power. 1t certainly has demonstrated
this quality to us. Gear changing Is
reduced to a new minimum, and the
car fairly floats along and gives a
sense of positive irresistibility.
"The Standard Eight can positively
be run from two to sixty miles an hour
on high speed without stress. With
such a car, such factory and such a
record for achievement we believe that
we are offering to our friends and the
automobile public in general the cream
Of 1916 cars
The Harry Hardness gold trophy,
which was won on Tuesday last by
Dario Resta, is TO be a perpetual an
nual feature of the new Sheepshead
Bay Speedway. 1t was designed and
manufactured by Theodore B. Starr,
Inc, Fifth Avenue and Forty-seventh
Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
Shown bv the A. Elliott Ranney Co. Broadway and Fyecond St
e60

been formed to control both Of the ss
companies.
In view of the fact that the Genera
Electric Company Is supposed 70 Goa,
troll both the old Peerless company az
the General Vehicle Company, coqpisa
with the report that the Generai ~ ,.
trio has another big deal pending VIZ
a third automobile builder, and, 10 ~.
dition to this, that the Morgan ih.y.
ests dominate the General Electne' ~.
SlO,O00.000 OF stock in the new eo.'
poration, which is to be issued al ohes'
should not go begging. 20.
The Peerless Truck and Motor ~ ~.
poration should now be in direct hh.
for a handsome share or future "s'
orders. .hs
Nothing has been said regarding sss
men who are 10 direct the new eysh
bine. L. II. Kittridge is stlil "a
head of the old Peerless company a. -.
p. d, Wagner is still the power ~.
hind the Electric Vehicle Company ~
latter company holds agreements va" "a
the Mercedes company, OF GermShy,a h
certain aeroplane motor patents, sA1i H..
is thought the new combine may ,ts
velop as a strong competitor !"
aviation motor market.
Eddie ODonnell, who has appear,
during the last year as prom,ssr
member of the Duesenberg racing " ,ss
cleaned up q handsome winning i0s IA
season and is off on q transcontihs;ns..sji
tour with his family. When he desia ~
70 go Joy riding he went back 70 n,' c r..
love and bought Mitchell SIX Of Fl .;s
teen. the car in which ne cameo No
early driving experience as a tester
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

the public Lee Counseln,an, who was with MI
Cbalm.r, when III. latter formed the Saxon and
put Mr.. Ford in charge, holds his stock IN the
Saxon, but II does not appear that he will figure IN
the direction Of the compsny's future.
Mr.. Ford has already returned fat dividends TO
hi. stockholders and there is every reason to be
leve that the Saxon company, that Mr.. Ford is
IN absolute charge, will jump ahead rapidly. Mr..
Chalmers says he hopes TO the Saxon one OF his
chief competitors, but Of course this Is not the
present plan SIR. Ford in 1914 exploited low
priced four cylinder car with success and at the
beginning OF 1916 he brought out light, low-priced
six, which is already firmly established in every I'm
portsnt selling district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
Duffy Motors Corp.
Exhibits New Standard
Latest Car on Broadway Is Prod
uct of Standard Steel Car
Co.. Of Pittsburgh.

A dual announcement of unusual in
serest 70 the motor trade was made
last week when It became known that
the Standard Steel Car Company, o.
Pittsburgh, had appointed the Duffy
Motors Corporation, Of New YORK, ITS
metropolitan representatives.
The Duffy company has leased the
property on the southwest corner o.
Broadway and Sixty-third Street, 1895
Broadway, for its showrooms, and has
also secured adequate service facilities
in the immediate ncighborhood. me
new showrooms will be open Tor the
exhibition of the 1916 models Of the
Standard "Eight" on Monday, Novem-
Der 8. for which occasion invitations
have been sent TO large numbers ~
the trade and Of the motoring public
as well.
Both these companies are compari
lively new 20 the automobile field. The
Standard Steel Cay Company Is one
Of the largest industrial concerns IN
the world. and during the last two o.
three years has been devoting close
attention 10 the development OF then
automobile division. They have been
manufacturing automobiles for nearly
three years and furnishing them u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
Harry Ford in Control of Saxon.

The parting of the Saxon and the Chalmers Com
panies, which took place few days ago, was mixed
with prosperity and tears. Harry Ford mot related
TO Henry the First, is in complete control OF the
Saxon. Mr.. Ford was OF Mr. Chalmers early
pupils, and naturally both student and master were
compelled to pull the appropriate amount OF pub
Lefty pathos when the day Of separation came. Mr'
Chalmers said some nice things about Mr. Ford
who went with him from the National Cash Register
Companv TO the organization of the Chalmers COM
pany. Mr.. Ford said many pleasant things about
Mr. Chalmers and they still the best OF friends
Mr.. Chalmers has turned over all Of his stock IN
the Saxon company to Mr.. Ford, and ] understand
Mr. Ford has renquished his stock in the Chalmers
company, although nothing was said about this 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
the Duffy Motors Corp Broadway and Sixty third Street

officers and friends Of the corporation
in various cities throughout the coun-
try. Only after these cars had proved
their supremacy in every copceivable
manner in private and public tests do
the company finally decide 70 oher
them to the public
Their recent trade announcement
proved of particular interest to sgd
ney G. Duffy and l.. j. Goldman, presi-
dent and vice-president. respectively,
of the Duffy Motors Corporation, mas
much as these gentlemen had been
watching the performance Of this car
in the hands of several personal
friends for some months past, and the
result was the new aifiliation.
The Duffy Motors Corporation enters
the metropolitan field under the most
encouraging auspices. Mr.. Duffy rs
one of the better known Of the young
business men Of the city and has been
an ardent motorist since 1903. He has
heretofore devoted all Of his energies
20 the Perkins-Goodwin company, one
Of the largest paper-manufacturing
companies in the country, of which his
father, John II. Duffy. is president.
Mr.. Duffy. sr., is one OF the directors
of the new corporation.
l.. J. Goldman, Sales Manager.
l.. J. Goldman has been actively in
terested in the automobile business
since 1906, when he became one OF the
pioneer statesmen for the Buick motor
car in the Southwest.
Mr. Goldman is the son Of j. j. Gold
man. president of the Goldman Cos
tune Company. Mr.. Goldman, ST.. is
also a director of the new concern.
The manager of the new company IS
Clarence r. Schuyler. for many years
we'll known in automobile circles IN
this city and vicinity, who resigns his
position with the Haynes company TO
assume his new responsibilities.
Consistent with the new company
policy of building up an organization
OF Young men, they have appointed X.
y. Blister in charge of their service
/ and mechanical department. Mr.. Blister
/ has been actively identified with the
/ automobile business in q technical and
mechanical capacity since 1906.
When seen yesterday Mr.. Duffy was
particularly enthusiastic about the
Standard product for 1916.
Il WAS led" he said, ito select the
/ Standard Steel Car for the metropoii-
/ tan territory not only by reason of its
[ fundamentally excellent construction,
I but also because of the exceptional
standing and facilities Of the manu-
featuring company. Their plant in But
I Ter is the most stupendous thing |
/ have ever seen, and IL their future Is
/ 70 be judged By their past, the success
Of the Standard company IN the auto
mobile field will be virtually unlimited.
"The Standard company ultimately
will not only make virtually all of their
own parts, but will make them from
their own steel, which they produce
from their own open hearth furnaces.
having a capacity OF 1000 tons day.
"The Standard companys rolling mill
alone represents an investment Of So
600 900, and turns out rounds. flats and
angles suitable for every mechanical
and structural work. No other sutono-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

"Wire wheels and silvertown racing tires we're
used The car was, OF course, equipped with rae
ing body and complete and with tanks full weighed
3.7s0 hounds Il was built purely for engineering
purposes as I wanted TO determine the speed posi-
bIities of our 'Twn-Sx' motor of 424 cubic inches
piston displacement without departing from us
principles of design.
"The material used throughout the car is abso-
lutely the same as in the stock Psckards'
The omen manner In which Mr.. Vincent has
worked out his new is quite departure from
the prevailing practice among American motor car
engineers. They usually develop new models with
all the underground setting Of the Russian Secret
Service.
Mr.. Vincent appears to me to be working on
new and much higher level It may be recalled
that when he brought over Sunbeam Twelve from
ENGLAND last year and took il 10 the Indianapolis
sneedwav for "a series Of tests the Packard com
many invited the leading engineers OF other comps
MICS to see the car ard gave them ample oppor-
tunity TO study it.
From the tests which we're made with the sun
beam Nh. Vincent developed the 1915 Packard Iwir
SIX which was surprise not only to the trade
but tho buying public.
Mr. Vincent is a strong believer in the old truth
"rf von want ANYTHING done right do t." That is
wbv he has opened winter testing headquarters
AZ sheepshead Bay He says he is convinced 1t il
tho fastest track in the world, and he thinks It
will helm American engineers to prove out multi
tude OF theories.
Mr. Vincent thinks the American automobile
enoin.ers have before them a golden opportunity
"a occupy the position which formerly held by
the French and German designers and that they
should take all possible advantage OF the ne"
sneedvays as testing grounds for future models
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
Must Obey Ferry Regulations.

The Federal government is after the ferry CON.
panies which carry automobiles, and several cor.
panies have been heavily fined for permitting no.
florists to start their cars before boats are msds
fast to their slips.
IF motorists continue TO disregard this govern.
ment regulation the ferry companies will be com.
PEELED to 90 back to the rule which was enforced
in the early days of automobling when gssolen.
had to BIO withdrawn from the cars before they
went on the boats
We do not want to face this annoyance again,
and all motorists urged to obey the rules. Own.
ers who drive their own should be careful ros
TO start their engines before the boat is tied up.
Owners who employ drivers who sometimes cross
ferries alone should give their drivers strict or.
ders regarding this rule.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

bile company III the WoFld mas IhCIll-
ties for such thoroughness and care IN
the production of automobiles as are
enjoyed by this company.
Company Makes Its Own Steel.
"The company is thus enabled to use
its own special and individual alloys
for the various parts manufactured
ALLOYS which the chemists and steel
experts of the company have proved
in laboratory and practical tests to be
the most efficient for the particular
duty for which they are designed. Each
process is subjected 10 the most rigid
inspection, with the result that de-
gree Of uniformity and reliability pre-
viously unattainable is achieved.
"The Standard 50 motor is Y shaped,
with a three-inch bore and five-inch
stroke. the cylinders being set at an
angle of ninety degrees and the unit
power plant. combining motor, clutch
and transmission in one housing on
three-pOint support.
"The cylinders are L-head and cast
, four en- bloc, of the best grade gray
iron, the valve seats and valve stem
guides being water-jacketed. The mo-
tor is fabricated by pressure fed to
crank pins through a followed crank
shaft and to all other journal bearings
By safety valve control.
"The motor has a single cam shaft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

Automobile painters have had a great deal OF
trouble during the last few months from owners
who complain that the polish on their cars mas not
held up. Dealers in new cars have received similar
complaints and the impression seems to prevail
.bot or,omobile painting is not so durable as for
merly.
Il is true that few manufacturers have cut
down expenses in their painting departments since
the Wholesale reduction in prices during the past
summer But even those who have maintained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
King Brings On New
Eight at a Reduction

The announcement of an improved
five passenger eight-cylinder King iot
sl,l5O, $500 less than the price asked
for the eight-cylinder King brought out out
a year ago. has caused an avaianene
of orders and requests for territory
TO be filled with the King Motor Car
Company. In view of the condition Oh
the material market, which Is sending
the price of automobile units up"a,u
and causing delay in deliveries IN Ger,
tain sections of the country, this action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

money back at the box ofice-provided IT was
not closed.
Bill Pickens was our ideal Of an automobile race
promoter.
Where is he? We need him back on the WORKS
We long 20 gaze again on those three sheets when
always told US at glance mile away that bil
Pickens the worlds greatest motor race manager
vas In town and out FOR big track Killing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

Next years auto number plates will hsys n.
~. Y. 1916" beneath, instead Of before the r.v.-
tration numbers as at present II Is thought th.s
such arrangement will lessen the possibil.tv a.
mistakes by reason Of letter a single fYu,.
being taken at night as part Of the registration
number itself
By dividing New York State into three autonobsi.
zones the use Of six figures on number plates win
hereafter be done away with. All automobile, &,
tho Buffalo zone will carry plates in which u.
single letter "B" will precede the registration nu
Der and serve 10 indicate the locality from Whit.
the car comes.
Automobiles in the so-eslled Albany zen. win
carry the letter "a" on the number plates. Will.
New York City zone will have no alphabetical
Characterization.
In the New York City zone next year the su...
mobiles will carry plates with registration numb.r
running from TO 1,0o0 and from 1901 to $4,000,
the cty's commercial having numbers that will
start al 300l and run 20 1900. There is br.ak
in the series Of numbers in all three zones from
1000 to 1000 inclusive, due 10 the fact that TAI.
series Is reserved for the dealers, the number 81
plates TO be allotted each being determined b.
the later demand The letter "M," which indicate.
a dealers plate, will precede all numbers from
1000 to 5000
All cars registered in the so-cslled Albany rors
will carry distinctive plates with the numbers start
ing at and going to A 1000 and from l0-O0i .,
$1,000 The commercial in the Albany zous
will have plates with the numbers running from
3OOl TO 10000, each with the letter "A" preceding
the numerals.
In the Buffalo zone the number plates will carry
figures starting with and going to 1000 and
from B 10000 20 $1,000, the commercial cars run.
rino from B 2001 20 1O.n0n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
Soap Up, Polish Off.

ador Grossman, secretary.