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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
Changes in Personnel.

The following changes in the per-
sonnet of the Department of Conn
merce were announced yesterday:
Miss Edith NJ. Berwick has been re-
instated as clerk at $1,000 in the office
of the Secretary.
In the Bureau of the Census, the
following clerks have been promoted
Charles H McHugh. to S1.400: Frank
w. Sebring, Miss Hazel NJ. Hartnett
Mrs. Marie r. English and Nicholas
E. De Saints. to $1,000. and Howard
r. McCleery, Miss Bess Melton. Miss
Bessie H. Burwell, and Mrs Adele R.
Redick to $1,000
Ernest E. Evans, clerk to the COM
mercial attache at London. England.
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce. has resigned.
Probationary appointments have been
given to Henry f. Tate as laborer in
the Bureau of Fisheries at Puget Sound.
Wash, station, and to Samuel p. NJ.
Bent as second assistant keeper of
Southeast Five Finger Islands Light
Station. Alaska. Lighthouse Service.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
retains
MAXWELLAGENCY
Contract Ratified for Han
ding Popular Car Here
Another Year.
DDIrC ne Alto Ic fit
PRICE OF AUTO IS CUT
Manufacturing Economies Make Pos
sible a Reduction Many Mechan-
ical Changes in New Machine.

Formal renewal of contract relations
between the Maxwell Motor Sales Cor
poration of Detroit and H. B. Leary. jr..
Of this city, have been made in the rati-
fication of the local firms contract and
its return, bearing the signature of AS
sistant Sales Manager c. E. Stebbins. of
the Detroit factory. The Maxwell line
is thereby assured for another year OF
representation here, which has been
found adequate and satisfactory.
While ratification of the contract by
the Maxwell people was little more than
a mere formality-"Once Maxwell deal
err always Maxwell dealer is an
axiom of President Walter E. Flanders
members of the local organization are all
enthusiastic over the assumption of an
other years alliance.
We picked the Maxwell in the first
place. We believed We could make more
money handling it than any other type
of cars" said Mr.. Leary.
Our experience has justified our
choice. Though the margin of profit on
500 car is necessarily small. the vol
ume of sales is great. provided always
that the car satisfies its owner, as the
Maxwell does.
I'VE are expecting even greater
things in the coming season. The
cars are larger. handsomer and more
powerful than last years. They will
have behind them sales impetus
given by the satisfactory performance
of the cars we have already sold. Our
own service department has shown its
ability to keep every Maxwell car In
our territory at top efficiency all the
time, and the factory has a magnifi-
cent system of keeping us supplied
Big Cut In Car Cost.
Manufacturing economies that have
been put in force at the Detroit. Day
ton and Newcastle Maxwell plants
have made possible a big cut in the
now able to show a combination of
style and mechanical ability that -
absolutely unique.
The first shipment of the new Max
wells is already on view at the local
and amply makes good the
enthusiasm of the sales force. In az
dition to number of mechanical
changes, the new Maxwell has a heart
shaped radiator crown. increased seat
ing room, demountab BILE rims. one-man
type top and is furnished complete
with electrical equipment at the list
price. A clutch running entirely in
oil is a feature that greatly adds to
the smoothness of operation.
In specifications and in its general
lines the car shows plainly its right
to Il heritage of sturdiness. descended
from long line of sturdy Maxwell an
ceStorS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
Plan BIG LABOR
DAY AUTO RACES
Twenty Expert Drivers Will
Be Seen in Events at Ben.
ming Track.
MANY CARS ARE ENTERED
Medium and Heavy Machines Will
Appear-Australian Pursuit Race
Scheduled Band Engaged.
MANY CARS ARE ENTERED

The Labor Day automobile races to be
held at Benning by the American Auto
mobile Racing Association represents the
largest number of fast cars ever shown
on the local dirt track More than twenty
automobile drivers have expressed their
desire to compete here, a large majority
OF whom are expert racers. The cars to
be shown in action are foreign as well
as American machines, ranging from II
to l20 horsepower
For the past month the local owners
OF fast cars have been equipping them
with the latest engineering features for
increasing speed. and a real race with
abundant competition and plenty OF
thrillers will surely be presented
The Washington public will have its
first view of light car race in the Argo.
Trumbull, and Saxon, and honors appear
even. as the machines are well matched.
Following this event there will be the
medium car race, with a full list of con-
testants. Then the heavy car race: next
the free-for-all. closing with the Aus
tralian pursuit race. All events will be
very interesting. due to the large list of
entrants and the care being arranged
equally in power. Surprises may be ex-
At the last meet held at York, Pa,
July ). the Washington representation of
eight cars put up very creditable show
ing. winning a large number of events.
These cars are being groomed for a real
test Labor Day. when they meet in con-
test an equal number of foreign cars Of
exceptionally large horsepower.
Gentlemen's Roadster Race.
A novelty feature of the program will
be gentlemens roadster race. also
gentlemens touring car race, for which
prizes will be offered for fastest cars.
Cars eligible under this event are all
standard stock roadsters and touring
cars with their full equipments, allowing
top and windshield to be lowered.
The reason for the large number of
entries is due to the cooperative meet.
in which the money realized from the
meet. over expenses, will be proportioned
among the contesting cars. losers as well
winners. with the result that the own
ers and drivers of the racing cars, in
the event of large attendance, will real
ize something to repay them for wear
and tear on their machines. All of which
makes for a meet that will surely satisfy
the pubic's demand
A full band will furnish music during
the events. adding to the enjoyment of
the crowd. General admission will be
30 cents.
The Washington parties conducting the
meet are Irving ]. Henderson, president:
Ray Semmes, vice president: Irwin 7.
Donohoe. treasurer: =. +. Rowe. Edward
Voigt. H. d. Myers. I. C. Barber. w. l..
Carter, secretaries; W. l.. Smith, II. E.
French and Frank J. Stewart
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
POTOMAC PARK TO HAVE ROAD
Gen. I<ingman Grants Permission for
Laying of Tracks.

Upon the recommendation of the
Secretaries of War. Urea surv ard In
terror, Gen. Dan c. Kingman. chief
of army engineers, has reconsidered
his action and granted permission -or
the laying of railroad tracks through
Potomac Park in order to expedite
work on the new home of the Interior
Department. Several days ago the
contractors asked for the privilege to
run a short link of track to the build
ing as was done in the erection of
the new Bureau of Engraving and
Printing. Gen. Kingman at first doubt
ed his authority to grant such a privi-
lege.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
FORD CHECKS GO EVERYWHERE
Prof. sharing Plan increases Cars
Popularity.

Here is still another reason why the
Ford is actually and literally. even geo.
graphically. the universal car" Each
of the 10000 or so Ford checks of $50
each. now being mailed to the Ford own
ers who share in Ford profits for the
year. is going through some one or other
of Uncle Sans 5000 postoffices. That
gives some conception of the tremendous
area covered by this distribution of Sl5.-
600 COO
In addition. when one considers where
these 10000 checks of 80 each will go.
what each of them will buy. how many
individuals. such as butchers and grocers
and clothing merchants and shoe dealers
in every city town and village in the
United States will profit by them, one
gets some idea of the far-reaching eco
nomic and social effect OF Ford profits.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
NEW FACTORIES
FOR NATIONAL
Additional Buildings Being
Erected for Manufacture
of Automobiles.
TO OCCUPY BIG BLOCK
Despite War. Company Business Has
Increased =" Highway" Twelve
cylinder Cars Popular.

Indianapolis. Aug. 2S.-That the Eu-
ropean war is considered to have less
effect on American business today than
1t did one year ago is evidenced by two
lareg factory buildings now being erected
by the National Motor Vehicle Company
at indianapolis. Just year ago the
National company removed eighteen
dwellings from the block adjoining their
factory for a new addition. Before actual
building started the war assumed such
large factory buildings now being erected
visable to postpone operation. Today,
with the European conflict on a much
larger scale. National officials believe
that business conditions are promis-
ing that they are building more than
double the amount planned last year.
One building is 3Sx27S feet: the other
building Is S0x4O0 feet. Both are two
stories high. Actual construction is well
under way. and the work is being rushed
to the limit. Both National buildings
of the most modern construction.
concrete and steel. absolutely fireproof.
Having gradually added to their origi-
nal plant. established fifteen Years ago.
the National Motor Company now occu-
pies n solid city block. With the new
additions, its factory is one of the most
complete manufacturing establishments.
as it can operate independent of all out
side forces. being equipped to furnish its
own power, heat. light. water and fire
protection.
To House General Offices.
One of the new buildings will include
the National general offices. which are
being entirely equipped with metal fur
niture.
When asked about their building opera
tons. George NJ. Dickson, the National
general manager said:
To get the new buildings completed
quickly is the problem. We need the ad-
ditional space very badly. In the entire
fifteen years history of the company.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
ENCOUNTERS PERFECT ROADS.
Chicago Tourist Delighted with Trim
to WashinEton.

Il hadn't the remotest idea there were
so many continuous miles of perfect roads
in the United States as 1 encountered on
my tour to Washington
This is the statement of c. ]. Peter
son, of Chicago. who, accompanied by
F. A. Anderson, of the same city, motor
ed to the National Capital. via Northern
Ohio, Central New York, the New Eng
land circuit. the Jersey coast resorts and
Philadelphia.
Mr. Peterson and Mr.. Anderson are
members of the Chicago Motor Club,
which is affiliated with the District or
ganization. and called at local club
headquarters for route home via Fred
erick. Gettysburg and the Lincoln High
way.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
HARRY HARNESS
HEADS SPEEDWAY
Elected President of Sleeps
head Bay Corporation, Sue
ceeding c. c.. Fisher.
HAS MADE MANY RECORDS
Famous for His Climb to the Clouds,
Ascending Mount Washington in
Thirty-four Minutes.

Harry S. Hardness has been elected
president of the Sheepshead Bay Speed
way Corporation in place OF Carl q
Fisher. who resigned owing to the de-.
mands of his business interests in In
dianapolis and Miami. Fla. Mr. Hark-
ness is the only son of L. V. Hardness
a Standard Oil magnate. who died last
January, leaving him a colossal fortune.
1t was natural that the Shecpshead Bay
Speedway project should have appealed
to Mr. Hardness. for in the early days
of motor racing, from 1900 to 1905. he was
one CT it's most conspicuous figures. In
those days he was n frequent contender
against Alexander Winton and the late
Albert c. Bostwick in track races. Later.
on road and hill, he made records that
have never since been beaten.
Starting from the Boston Athletic Club
June G. 1909. in the early hours Of the
morning in his big Mercedes car. h. made
the 237 1-2-mile run to the Central Bridge.
at the beginning of Jerome avenue, New
York, in five hours and thirty-eiCht min
utes. This still stands as the Boston-to-
New-York record.
Pioneer Aviator.
Mr.. Hardness. however. is proba bly, best
known to motorists by reason of his Won
derful climb to the Clouds On July
16, 1906 he made the steep. tOrtuous eight
mile ascent Of Mount Washington in his
Mercedes in thirty-four minutes and
thirty-sevcn and three-fifth seconds. dis
tancinS all competitors. This is still the
record. The newspapers at the time de-
voted columns to the wonderful and dar-
ing feat.
Aviation next appealed strongly to his
adventurous spirit. and he became one
of Americas earliest bIrdmen. His most
noteworthy performance at the new game
was flying from San Diego, Cal. to the
Mexican fort at Teosauna, a distance of
sixty miles. with a military message from
Mayor McManus, captain of the Eastern
division of naval reserves. his mount be-
ing 60-1O-horSepower CUrtiss aerOplane.
Later he established a flying stable of
five 1o-horsepower Antoinettes.
1t is not improbable that President
Hardness will be represented by rae
Ing car In the contest for the Vincent
Astor Cup October 2.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
NAVY Is NO REFORMATORY.
Officials Refuse to Admit Thief "Sen.
tenced' by Jersey Judge.

The sentence of Justice of Peace
Noah Woodruff. of Roselle Park. n. j.,
compelling George Pierce. is. to enlist
in the navy for five years. never will
be carried out. Assistant Secretary of
the Navy Roosevelt yesterday wired
instructions to all recruiting stations
to reject Pierce's application.
The navy is not reformatory."
heatedly asserted Roosevelt. These
cases only arise through the ignorance
of magistrates of the condition of af-
fairs now existing in the navy"
Young Pierce had been convicted for
stealing some green corn from q
yard. The magistrate said
he didn't want to send him to Jail and
therefore would make him enlist in
the navy.
This was the second case of this
kind recently called to the Navy De-
attention.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
NAVAL ORDERS.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Osceola arrived at Care Haitien. August Is: Neo
arrived at La Paz. August Is Dolphin arrived at
Portsmouth, n. H.. August q birmingham Utah.
Dixie Tanning Jarvis. Besle. Burrows. Trippe.
Paukling and Patterson arrived at Hampton Roads.
Angus. 2 C,iigua arrived at Philadelphia August
z: virginia. Nebraska. Georgia. New Jersey. Ar
k.nas. Texas, Florida. and Michigan arrived at
HAMPTON Road August q: Lsoaidas arrived as
New York. August 2.
ORDERS TO OFFICERS
Lieut. L. II. Maxheh detached Naval Aeronautic
Station. Pensacola Fla A: to works Goodyear Tire
and Rubber Company. Akron. Ohio.
Assistant .',,rg Howard Priest. detached Georgia:
TO Tennessee.
Assistant Surg J. r. Boone, detached Naval
Training station. Norfolk. Va: to Tennessee.
Passed Assistant Surg. X. b. Henry detached
Rhode Island; to Tennessee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
PARAMOUNT GIRL" ON TOUR,
Movie Player Motoring from Coast
to Coast,

That moving picture play acting has no
corner on thrills. is the belief Of Miss
Anita King. of Paramount picture fame
She has just left Los Angeles on a trans
continental motor tour to New York.
Miss King is popularity known as the
Paramount girl and is a very attractive
young lady. She Is sensibly attired for
her long journey. wearing a regular mo-
torist's suit with knee boots. Her car
is equipped for any emergency and car
ries as regular equipment four Firestone
nonskid tires with one spare. Miss King Q
trip has already aroused much interest.
which Is bound to increase more and more
as she motors through each town along
her route
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-08-29
lafayette Starts Training Sept. z.

Easton. Pa. Aug. 2s.-rhe Lafayette
football team VIII begin preliminary
training at the Delaware Water Gap Sep
TENDER Z. The headquarters of the team
will be At the Glenwood Hotel. where q
playing feid and equipment Will be pro-
vided Coach Crowell. who Is director OF
athletics at Lafayette. will have q sQuad
Of between thirty and forty mn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-29

1t is understood that the management
Of the Lewiston. augusta & WaterrilIe
Street Railway Will begin early noxt
week the erection If a freight shed on
the east SIDE Of the river to he used in
connection with the transfer on cars
of the street railroad company. between
Gardiner and WateIville, Of freight
brought 10 Gardiner from Boston on the
steamers Of the Eastern Steamship Cor
porauon, in accordance with arrange
ments made bv the two corporations
The location O. the freight shed Will be
on the west side Of Bowman street lust
south Of Bryant livery stable, where the
street railway company has secured
lot of lard sufficiently large for it's BUR
poses. The shed Will Ire reached by a
spur track running from the main line
at the corner Of Cony and Bowman
streets and down the latter street for a
distance Of over 500 or $50 feet After
turning the corner the spur will be car
ried over TO the west side of Bowman
street and close in front of the shed so
that if will be out Of the street It is
expected that some Of the railroad off,
cials will he in Augusta today for the
purpose of making the final arrange
n1erts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-29
GIVEN HOUSE WARMING
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Halves Are En-
tertained BY Friends

The pretty new home of Mr.. and
Mrs Edwin Halves on South state
street was the scene of festivities Tues
day afternoon, the occasion being a
house warming" given by the mem
bers Of Gen. Phil Sheridan Circle, La
dies of the G. A. r., Of which society
Mr.. and Mrs. Halves are members. The
event was made especially memorable
as il was Intentionally given on the
26th anniversary of the marriage of
the host and hostess. Ninteen were
present and the afternoon was very
happily passed in a social manner.
Fine readings were given by Mrs. Jo-
sephine Packard. Mrs. Catherine
Brown, Miss Matte Davis and Mrs.
Ada Halves.
A very fine poem composed for the
occasion by Mrs. Emma Gannett. was
read by the author. who also, in behalf
Of Gen. Phil Sheridan Circle, present
ed MIR. and Mrs. Halves with a beau
tiful willow rocker. Other gifts receiv-
ed was set Of L ice cream plates as
q special token Of love and respect
from y lady friends, a beautiful fern
and stand with imported jardiniere
from Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Gay: q
lovely pansy geranium in full bloom
and very beautiful hand embroidered
silk centerpiece from Mrs. William
McDavid, and a silver caster from Mrs
Z. x. Day. All these tokens Of affec-
ton were deeply appreciated by the
recipients.
"A dainty picnic lunch was served
the center of the table being ornament
ed by beautiful wedding cake which
was also the gift Ct several of the
guests. 1t was indeed a memorable oc-
casion and one long to be remembered
by those present. and most gratefully
so by MIR. and Mrs. Halves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-29
40 Ways to the
California Exposi6ons

is the title of an attractive booklet
issued by the Chicago & North West
ern Ry, which outlines in concise
form forty different attractive routes
from Chicago to California, and
shows plainly by series of outline
maps how you may visit both EXPOSE
tons and see the grandest mountain
scenery and the localities most inter-
esting to the sightseer enroute.
You should have this booklet to
properly plan your trip to the Pacific
Coast and the California Expositious,
1t viii save you time and money.
Mailed free with other literature
which will assist you in determining
the places you wish to visit enroute
and giving rates, complete train
service and full particulars. Address
J. E. Britain, G. A., 322 Washington
ST., Boston, Mass.
h $40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-29
LAUNCHING OF THE DESTROYER
WADSWORTH TODAY AT BATH
UNIQUE TYPE FOR U. S. NAVY

Bath. Me, April 2s-(SpeciaD.-At 12-3O
tomorrow noon the torpedo boat destroy
er Wadsworth, the first one in the Unit
ed States navy to be entirely driven
through gearing, Will be launched from
the plant Of the Bath Iron Works. She
will be christened with champagne by
Miss Juanita Doane Wells Of Cambridge
Mass. a granddaughter of Commodore
Alexander Scanned Wadsworth for whom
the craft is named.
The contract for the Wadsworth was
awarded in 1e1s, at a price of sss4,oO0
The principal dimensions are a15 feet, 8
inches long. % feet 10 inches beam, 3
feet inches mean draft and 1850 tons
on trial The contract
speed is 30 knots.
The main propelling turbines are Of
the Parsons reaction type and drive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-29

irwin screws by means of helical pinions
and gears These propellers are designed
for $50 revolutions per minute and to
deevlop a shaft horse power Of 1850
The vessel burns fuel oil exclusively and
this use is extended even to the galley
range. There are four inch guns and
four torpedo tube mounts, each carry
ing twin torpedoes q inches in diam
alter. There are accornm odations for five
officers and 95 men.
Miss Wells. sponsor for the craft. Is
daughter Of Mrs. Annie L. fWads-
WORTH Wells OF Cambridge, Mass, and
graduate of Radcliffe College In 1907.
She is teacher in the Brimmer school.
Boston. Her grandfather was Commo-
dore Alexander Scanned Wadsworth. a
native of Portland, who was for 40
years in the United States navy and
was a second lieutenant on the Constitu-
ton III the fight between that vessel
and the Guerriere in the war of 1872.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-29
SALARIES
IN CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCHES AVERAGE
LESS THAN $500

Chicago, April administers in the
Congregational churches Of the north
ern states. receive as an average, an
annual salary of less than $500, Rev.
Francis L. Hayes, western secretary
of the annuity fund for Congregation
al ministers. asserted today before the
annual convention OF the board Of con-
ference claimants 1f the Methodist
Episcopal church The convention IS
being held in the interest Of SIC, 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-29

Among those who called on Postmas-
ter Plaisted wednesday in his Office i'll
the federal building were: Governor
Hurley Of the National Home at To-
gus, Capt. Thomas s. BRIGHAM Of the
board Of managers Of the Home, Post
master Clinton S. Eastman o. West
brook. Warden Elmer H Waterhouse
OF the Maine State prison at Thomas
ton, United Stefes Senator Charles r
Johnson Of Watelville and Congress
man u. ]. MeGillicuddy Of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-29
THE NEW TREATMENT
EQR S0iIR STOMACH

Cuts out soda minis and chalk SO
extensively used in the old-time
dyspepsia tablets" They are too
marsh for even strong stomachs, and
often do harm if continuously taken.
Dys-pep-lets are made by experts
Who understand these things ana
nave combined the best stomach
remedies known to physicians-pep-
sin, bismuth, mint, rhubarb and other
carminatives and correctives-into
delicious tablets that not only look
good but taste good and do good.
They quickly relieve sour stomach.
nausea. indigestion heartburn.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-29
fund for retired ministers.

fund for retired ministers
MIR. Hayes said that less than two
per cent of the Congregational church
es pay ministers an annual salary OF
$1,000 and upwards; more than one
half not over $1,000. and one-quartsr
not more than $500.
The underlying reason why every
member Of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public receives a pension with the gen.
eral approval Of the people is the ma
tion's sense Of obligation. 1t is time
that the churches sense Of obligation
should rise to the same level said
the speaker