Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-13


European influence in body design
and American demand for convent
ence have been the two most COM
pelling forces to actuate the automo-
bile engineer in recent years. The
first of these is brought about by
means of the streamline body, while
the second has been instrumental in
the perfection and adoption of cleo
trio starting and lighting systems.
These two influences that mark the
modern motor car are noticeable in
the Empire models for 1915, which
are being displayed throughout show
week at the Salesroom of the Pen
brook Garage by II. A. Fishburn.
The new Empires are striking ex-
amples of the years advance in the
industry. These models, that mark
the seventh year of the Empire, have
as their most sweeping change from
previous productions of the company,
the new streamline body of added
Iroominess and exceptional attractive
ness. Seats are set low, allowing
backs of more than ordinary height,
while upholstering throughout is
Turkish type of selected leather. All
door hinges are concealed, and with
the body tapering back from cowl
most pleasing flush side effect is
given, completed by n limousine back.
| Roll crown tenders add to the gem
orally attractive appearance. All in
Istruments, such as speedometer, car
buretor adjustment dashlight, igni-
tion switch, battery indicator, light
control, etc, are assembled on a dash
| instrument board sheltered by the
cowl.
The Empire is known as "The Lit
| tie Aristocrat' and is made by the
Empire Automobile Company, of In
dlanapolis, Ind.
The general specifications are as
follows:
Motor-Four- cylinder, L-head. cast
in pairs; bore 8 Y Inch, stroke Az
inch; unit power plant. Cooling
Thermo syphon system with large,
efficient radiator and fan; hood ven-
tilated. ubrication-Constant level
and force feed by plunger pump.
Slight feed on dash for each main
bearing. Carburetor - Holley Model
H, hot air intake and special aid ad-
| justment on dash to facilitate start
| ing; throttle lever on quadrant, foot
accelerat0r between brake and clutch
pedal Clutch-Disc, running in oil;
easy and positive engagement. Trans
mission-Selective; sliding gear;
three speeds forward. one reverse;
gears are 80 per cent. oversize and
! run smoothly and silently Drive
Shaft of chrome nickel steel. Rear
lAxle-Weston-M Mott extra heavy semi
| floating with removable sleeves; five
pitch bevel gear and pinion, Hyatt
high duty and New Departure bear
ings, chrome nickel steel drive shafts
| 80 per cent. oversize. Front Axle
Weston Mott drop forged I-beam
Steering-Warner, full worm and
gear. irreversible type with 17-inch
steering wheel. Control-Center with
right side drive. Brakes-Two sets,
internal expanding and external con-
tracing, acting on 12-inch drums on
rear wheels. Equalizers give maxi
mum efficiency, applying both brakes
simultaneously. Tenders - Pressed
steel, with close fitting mud shields.
giving complete protection. Body
| Aiuminoid steel, flush sides, full ves-
! tibule, four four door entrances, lux
urious wide seats, with resilient, deep
Turkish cushions. Gasoline Tank-On
! touring cars, / 8 gallons Il u gallon
reserve) under front seat; on road
sters 13-gallon capacity, in cowl.
| Whecls-Artillery type, II Spokes.
| Springs-Front, semi-elliptic; rear,
three-quarters elliptic with special
scroll ends for bumper plates. Frame
Pressed steel, 3 9-16-inch channel
section and dropped to give low CEN
Color-Royal empire blue with baked
black enamel tenders, hood, etc.
Nickel trimmings. Equipment--Remy
electric starting, lighting and ignition
system, fully guaranteed for one year,
| Willard oversize storage battery and
dash charging indicator, electric
headlights with DINNERS, electric tail
light, mohair top, topboot and cur
tains, rigid post, rain vision venti-
lating windshield, Stewart speedome-
ter, nonskid tires on rear, demount-
able rims, dash carburetor air adjust
ment spare tire carriers, rubber
shock bumpers on front and rear,
robe and foot rails, horn, extension
lamp, tool kit, pump, jack, etc.
Model 31-40 Empire IS made n two
body designs, a five-passenger tour
| ing with electric starting and lighting
at $1,000, delivered in Harrisburg,
and a roadster model at same price
with electric equipment
| The Penbrook Garage has excellent
service facilities. but plans are now
being perfected by Mr.. Fishburn for
the erection of a new building this
Spring to be devoted entirely to the
The present buildings. although hav-
selling, storage and repairs of auto
mobiles for the Penbrook district
L ing concrete floors and repair pits for