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RAILROAD
WAGES
Shall they be determined BY
Industrial Warfare or
Federal Inquiry?
To the American Public:

Do you believe in arbitration or indus.
trial warfare?
The train employees on all the railroads
are voting whether they will give their leaders
authority to tie up the commerce of the
country to enforce their demands for 100
million dollar wage increase.
The railroads are in the public service
your service. This army of employees is in
the public service-your service.
You pay for rail transportation 3 billion
dollars a year, and ~ cents out Of every
dollar from you goes to the employees.
On all the Eastern Railroads 1915 sevcnyve per tina
employees earned these wages lowest highest and average
of al) as shown by the payrolls-
Freight Yard
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The Democrats have laid the Stills for
their Maine campaign,
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Senatorial primary next Monday.
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ELISHA LEE, Chairman.
P. r. ALBRIGHT, Cenr Manager,
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
l. BALDWIN, Cent Manager,
Central of Georgia Railway.
C. l. BARDO, Cen Manager,
New York, New Haven & Hartford Raiifo'
E. II. COAPMAN, Vice-PresidsnL
Southern Railway.
8. E. COTTER, Cent Manager,
q Wabash Railway
r. L. CROWLEY, AssI ptcs-Presidsss
New York Central Railroad
G. II. EMERSON, Cent Managsb
Great Northern Railway.
C. II. EWING, CsnT Manager,
Philadelphia & Reading Railvst
E ". CRICE, Asst to PresidenS
Chesapeake s. Ohio Railway.
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A. 8. CREIC, Asst 10 Receiver,
St. Louis & San Francisco Rail-.
c. W. KOUNs, Cent Manager,
Atchison, fopsSa n Santa Fe "a a7
q. W. McMASTEk, Cent Muungr
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railra.a
n ID. MAHER, Vice President.
Norfolk and Western R1ilway
JAMES RUSSELL, 6eaI Mnrnger
Denver & Rio Grande RniIroau-
A. Nj. SCHOIEE, Resident Ficr-if.--
Pennsyl, nnia Lines West,
". L. Seldom, Fire President
seaboard Air Line Halfway.
A J. STONE, Uice. PrestdenL
Erie Railroad.
C. S. NAID, rice-Prcs & Cent uE- .ra
Sunset Central Lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

priced cars in that It Is Jointed at the
middle as we'll as at the bottom, so
that il can be folded forward.
The seats are wide and roomy, with
high, comfortable backs. The deep d.
van upholstery compares favorably with
that found in more expensive cars. The
seat cushions are built on resilient,
spiral springs that add greatly 70 the
comfort and easy riding qualities Of the
car,
As in all Overland models, the steer
ing column is placed az the left, with
the gear-shifting levers in the centre.
A switch box for electric control is To-
Gated on the right side of the steering
column. two inches below the wheel.
This little switchbox has four push
buttons one for the electric horn, one
to switch the ignition current on and
of, and two for the lights. One OF
these throws the lights full on; the
other dims the headlights for city driv-
ing. BY simply turning a key in lock
at one side all the buttons may be
locked against unauthorized operation,
with the lights on or Off as desired. The
operation of starting the motor re-
quires but a slight pressure OF the foot
on n button in the toe-board.
All indicating devices, including the
magnetic speedometer, revolving oil in
dicator and ammeter. together with the
carburetor printing button, are ar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

adopted; and II Is claimed that the
wonderful activity Of this motor under
all conditions Of running, has added
greatly TO the smoothness, power and
easy accelerption Of the eight-cylinder
construction.
The results Of the present season
thus far" said Mr.. Nash. ALREADY
have proven than our authorizations in
regard to the practical success Of
a complete Oakland line have not
been disappointed. Up to the first Of
December about one-third Of the sea
son-Oakland has disposed Of more
cars than in the whole preceding
season. With our present facilities
for material and production and a
normal demand, | see no reason why
we should not triple our output
Several important factors" contiu-
ued MIR. Nash. have contributed TO the
gratifying success Of the Oakland First,
foresight and facilities In securing an
adequate abundance of material; then
the fact that the dealers were quick to
appreciate the advantages of a com
plete line and that through this fea-
ture we were able to increase and
intensity our distribution on account
of the variety of models and prices 70
suit three distinct classes Of purchas
ers; last, and by no means least, &
harmonious and efficient factory or
ganization. manned by competent ex-
ecutives, who have worked unceasing-
~ TO anticipate the service needs Of
the dealers and the public"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
Show Reveals Change in Body
Design.

Probably of the striking examples of the latest trend in
Chandler BOOTH
Ennis sales Of that
What they the roll cOwl body About three
having perfected the chassis
the design and construction Of the
body where strength
line Believing this,
Of public
styles by placing exhibition the New York
follows body
will follow Immediately after the
usually
of oil from
delivery of the However the
Chandler such will
1000 these during January and will hold to the
production practically throughout the
the builders
w between the front and the only
possible
beautiful Ccassan walnut paneng the extra seats which fold
nireIyo of sigh the COWl
In body that during conversation the other day both
belief
purchases without double cow body at the show
thereof Will himself with
his
tag body manifest that the public is
follow their and adopt
similar that shown the model IL Chandler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
AN INTERSTATE
EACH Is MINUTES
Company Backed by Substantial
Men of Manufacturing
Experience.

Several men well known as manu-
facturers in other lines are Represented
on the list Of officers and board Of d.
rectors Of the Interstate Motor Com
pany
+. C. Ball, president Of the company;
w. c. Ball, T.. y. Ball and e. A Bal,
directors, are Manufacturer o. the
"Ball Brothers fruit jar" These men
have had years OF manufacturing eI-
perience and their study OF the details
Of such a business has been extremely
valuable TO the present Interstate Com
pany in building firm factory organ
izstion.
The Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet Com
pany Is also represented, as }. " Mar
ing, vice-president Of the company.
owns a large interest in the Hoosicr
Manufacturing Company, Of New
Castle Mr. Msring is very active ~
his connection with the Interstate com
pany and has contributed largely 70
the success and steady rise OF the In
terstate in the medium priced field
T. +. Rose, Of the board Of directors,
"a known In the banking circles Of
Indiana, as he occupies the pres dents
chair OF the Union National Bank Of
Muncie.
The treasurer II the Interstate com.
many. Eugene Vatet, affiliated himself
with this organization In 1914 He has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
Wlllys-Knlght Limousine.

shield. while concealed door hinges and
inside handles carry out the smooth
effect. Crowned tenders OF heavy
gauge steel add materially to the at
Effectiveness of its exterior.
The body is finished in a dark Brew
ster green, with stripping OF ivory white.
The fittings are Of polished nickel and
aluminium Tenders and trimmings are
black enamelled.
The same care and attention has
been given 10 interior rehnements'
There are large pockets in all doors:
The mohair top is a one-man type OF
the latest design. Its single set OF
bows permit 10 TO be raised or lowered
easily by one person.
The new side curtains cannot nap
az thay fasten from the inside to the
top bows. The ease with which they
are attached fills a long felt want on
the part Of many motorists, who mere
tofore preferred 20 expose themselves
70 stormy weather rather than go 70
the trouble of adjusting the curtains.
When not In use The curtains are stored
conveniently in the top.
A built-in, rain-vision, full ventilat-
inc TYNE windshield affords the pa sen
gers complete protection from the front
II can be adjusted 10 any position to
meet all weather conditions and differs
from the type usually found on medium
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

"The future OF the automobile indus
try Is a question Of paramount import
ance to every person In the country,
whether directly connected with this
remarkable business. or as an owner,
or as citizen interested In the well
fare Of his country's wealth and busi-
ness success. VIII automobiles be
produced In such prodigious numbers
ten years from now as they are In
1857 Is 4 query that was asked mo
recently by Pathfinder owner" says
Roy Senior. Of Senior Brothers, Eastern
distributors OF Pathfinder cars. Con
lectures only can be made, Of course,
with nothing TO base our conclusions
upon other than the advances made in
the last ten years.
However, with business conditions
steadily improving, as they certainly
are, as am In a position 10 learn
from the Increased sales OF Pathfinder
cars In every nook and corner OF the
entire country, the automobile indus
try will be as stsnch and prosperous
ten years from now as Is the agricult-
ure industry. which is founded in the
heart Of Mother Nature herself.
"Thc ell accomplishing upheaval Of
the European struggle naturally has
its influence, and will serve in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

measure TO retard the growth Of this
business. The war will mean some
thing 70 the domestic car-builder. in
asmuch as the European builders Will
not affect US as in the past.
THE tendency seems 70 be TO es-
tablish proof that the European maker
ha, contributed more to the builder o.
American cars than the American
maker ma. contributed to his foreign
colleague. Such is decidedly not the
case. es shown from q fair Inspection
Of the facts.
But il should be borne in mind that
the motor car is universal property ana
is not therefore influenced by the die
tates of any one manufacturing com
munitv over another However, II -
an assured fact that American and
foreign manufacturers have each bene-
flied by the best that has been Of
fered by the other in many simple and
concrete instances Of motor car man
ufscturing
"But the effect Of the war on the
foreign manufacturers is the big angle
of interest at this time. American cars
have invaded the foreign field IN big
numbers; American production meth
DDS have made it possible for this
country to supply a demand that was
considered by foreign buyers 70 be I'M
possible.
Foreign manufacturers car never
overcome the business that American
manufacturers have established abroad
unless they assimilate our production
methods. This can never be done, for
the size Of he ocean lying between this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

are cast in one piece, which can be
removed easily # occasion demands.
With a bore Of AS inches and stroke
Of Al inches the motor is capable OF
developing power. In excess of anything
needed for ordinary driving. IL IS
simple but efficient in construction, and
in operation has proved smooth, quiet
and economical
The long wheelbase OF 106 inches,
quick detachable tires, measuring 80
by inches all around, with non-skd
in rear, and demountable rims, are a
few OF the features that have made
popular this low priced Overland The
4-inch tires afford the greatest amount
of riding comfort, and are much more
economical in the long run than the
smaller size tires usually found on
cars Of this price class.
The appearance of this big, hand
some; fully equipped, dve-passenger
Overland stamps it at once as being a
car OF unusual merit. The long, sweep
ing BODY lines and streamline design
give it character and poise, two essen
tials demanded by all discriminating
purchasers of high priced cars. From
the radiator TO the full curved back
there is not break in the lines 20
mar its graceful appearance. Frame
running board brackets and battery
box are concealed by the running board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
To Protect Pedestrians.

Robert 6. Stewart, vice-president and
general manager Of the United states
Motor Truck Company, Oincinnah,
Ohio. prophesies the day is not far DIS.
tant when iron fences or ratings VIII
he imperative in large cities where
traffic is the thickest
Stewart cites the alarming number
Of accidents suffered by pedestrians
due TO crossing streets at other places
than AZ the proper street intersec-
ton. and says as the number Of auto
mobiles increases that this problem
becomes more dangerous.
Mr.. Stewart believes that this can
easily be solved by installing iron
fences or iron ratings along the edge
of the sidewalks, so that the walking
traffic cannot cross the street az any
place else EXCEPT at the proper street
intersections. This, he says. will give
me city officials control OF the pedes-
trisns and their movements, which IS
the one and only way 70 safeguard
them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

had many years Of experience In the
buying field. having been closely allied
with the dry goods business for num-
Der of years.
The general manager OF the company,
B. ". Twyman, has been connected
with the automobile business for the
past fifteen years. He was at one time
sales manager OF one Of the largest
automobile companies In the country
and also conducted one Of the largest
wholesale automobile jobbing houses
in the Central West. Dir. Twymsns
connection with the automobile bust
ness dates back 10 the early develop
ment of the one cylinder car.
In speaking of the increase IN pro-
duction of the Interstate, B. ". ivy
man says,
"A car every fifteen minutes will be
our slogan for the coming year For
the past six months we have been DO
Ing everything in our power 10 fscill-
tate matters. We have been able 20
anticipate the material shortage which
has been prevalent over the country
Cor some time. and by the time the
show ia over we will be building our
full quota Of forty cars a day"
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7 Passenger Overland.
Surprises the Entire
Trade by Cutting
His Popular
Model SIS.

a reduction of $50 in the price Of the
big $3.50 Overland is the unexpected
show announcement made by John y.
WHY'S. pres dent of the Willys-Over-
land Company. who is In New York at
tending the exhibition.
This Is the model which in the last
six months has broken all sales rec
ords for Overland cars. Since June
more than $4,000 of them have been sold
TO people in all parts Of the world. But
In spite of the fact that. IL has been
the biggest seller of the year in its
class. the Toledo concern now is able
TO offer IT, with Improvements, at $685.
The remarkably low price is made
possible only through a combination Of
circumstances which have placed the
Overland company in position where
IL can offer more car for less money
than probably any other concern in
the industry.
Due to the foresight and keen bust
ness acumen OF Mr. WHY'S The materi-
ais used in Overland cars this year
were bought before the war sent prices
soaring. To gain some idea of these
savings IL is stated that the company
has been able to save s3,500000 on
aluminium alone, while the saving on
steel and many other raw material: Is
In proportion.
QUANTITY production is another factor
that figures prominently in the reduced
price Of Model Sob. Large factory ad-
q tiOns recently completed have enabled
the company 20 more than treble Is
output Of year AGO. In the last few
months more cars have been delivered
than during any previous year in the
history of the big Toledo concern
Production capacity has jumped 20
1000 cars q day, and Overland officials
declare it is due to savings on material
purchases and to the economies Effected
by such tremendous output that they
are enabled 10 lower the price of thu
model 10 a point which no other manu-
facturer of medium priced cars can
touch.
As evidence of the wonderful value
offered in the car, the Willys-O Overland
Company guarantees that its price will
never be lowered. On the other hand
thy reserve the right to advance the
price should the cost Of materials con-
tinue to rise.
One of the improvements i'm the car
Is a new 85-horsepower four-cylinder
motor Of the latest block design. The
cylinder heads of this type Of motor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
Bic dwav Create
Automobile Styles
Dav Has Passed When Car Can Be Merely
Mechanically Right-Must Also be
Stylish Carriage.
NEW YORK DEALERS DICTATE FASHIONS
,,e creative work being done by the

, IN. creative work being done by the
/ National factories. u.L.
As builder Of powerful, reliable
automobiles the National people long
400 realized that tho modern car must
be much more than machine. Me-
chemical excellence Is of prime impor-
tonce sbut to-day this is taken as
matter Of course; this Is to-day con-
sidered as q manufacturers responsl-
biltv: otherwise. he has no claim upon
the public confidence.
Rut the modern car is more than a
vehicle in which one rides 1t ls a
stvle carriage; II is ones outdoor
home. il is the habitant OF the road.
Tocrtner SAYS that the National an
swcr- these requirements; that II gives
the owner the same poise. comfort ana
atmosphere of refinement on the puo'lc
highways that he is accustomed to IN
him own home. in other words, foert-
ner says there is no reason why one
who lives IN elegance should nave 10
compromise upon the road with any
thing less than he is accustomed TO at
home.
To provide this same uniformity or
comfort, beauty and elegance on the
read has been the object that has IN
spired the efforts of the National car
builders The first thing 10 be at
tanned in this direction was 20 master
al mechanical problems so as TO eve
the driver and the passengers IN the
car what we call motoring unconsci-
ousncSs.'
In other words, to relieve them OF
all worry or anxiety OF operating
mechanism. and TO make them forget
that there are cylinders. gears and
mechanical things in operation under
the hood and beneath the seat.
To attain the degree Of periecuo,h
which the National has achieved IN TINS
has required more than fifteen years OF
conscientious application to mechanical
problems, with the result that National
has produced a distinct breed oil
cars.
While various features have been
changed TO accommodate modern equip
ment, nevertheless, fundamentally IA
tiorals are the same to-day in quality
that was responsible for so many race
records. From this mechanical per-
lection the problem graduated into one
o. comfort.
National obtains maximum comfort
requirements of road conditions by
EMPLOYING the famous National can't
lever spring. But National has not
sacrificed utility for beauty. The dl-
vided front seats. which make com
Portable individual arm chairs; the
stream line body design. which per
mits Of roomy and deep bodies; the
spacious tonneau and the ample rear
seat are all made 10 coincide with the
symmetry and grace of the design, and
reckoned with equally in ratio TO their
utility and service.
The National is proud that their new
six and twelve cylinder models are
/ living up TO the name Highway This
name was given the new models be-
cause the coming season Will be one
/ Of LIVING on the highway more than
I ever ia the history of America, and
because their new cars are built 20
/ have 8 great touring radius-to be at
/ home on ell roads and TO permit ex-
tended travel without fatigue.
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Among the various units which 90
to make up the strength and develop.
ment Of the General Motors Company
into what is perhaps the greatest gen
eral factor in the automobile industry,
the career Of the Oakland Motor Com
pany and its gradual evolution into
the most popular complete line known
20 the trade make usually interest
ing motor car history.
In his task of guiding the destinies
O.. Of the seperate companies of the Cen
oral Motors, c. W. Nash, the president,
4 who also fills a like official function
4 for the Oakland, has paid special
attention TO the development of the
latter organization. As a result this
company has forged ahead each year
with a steady. healthy growth, until
/ to-day with its unique policy of com
plete line, il bids fair to challenge the
/ top-notth leaders of the industry not
/ only in numerical output but in the
intensive cultivation of its dealer or
ganization.
The history Of the past season has
/ witnessed some interesting develop
ments in the personnel of the Oakland
organization. Fred W. Warner, who
had been brought into the organization
The preceding year as General Sales
/ MANAGER. was promoted 70 the office OF
Vice President and Assistant Manager;
as a reward of merit in assisting him
/ 10 boost the Oakland quota, c. b. Voor-
/ his was advanced TO General Sales
Manager; and TO help Mr.. Voorhis In
| the discharge Of his larger duties,
/ T. II McDearmon, with ripe ex-
perience in handling sales distribu-
81 tho Low " q g
in the Middle West, came into the
organization.
After a careful analysis of the
trade conditions of the preceding
season, the Oakland executive came
to the firm conviction that the mer-
chandizing success of an established
company depended not so much on
the number Of cylinders in a motor
as on the application Of proven prin-
ciples Of motor construction. They
saw field for three distinct types of
cars and an opportunity TO further
develop the growing Oakland demand
By Offering their dealers and the motor
ing public a complete line Of cars at
popular and moderate prices.
The greatest success Of the former
Oakland season had been that OF the
high peed, four-cylinder motor, which
Win It's greater Cfanh-Snhil Spctu anu
its quicker succession OF impulses gave
the continuous flow Of power. smooth
ness Of riding snd ready acceleration
demanded by the up-to-dste motorist.
Spontaneous demand naturally kept
this car in the line. at lower price,
namely $1,000, made possible By an
| increased volume of production.
Following this announcement the
Oakland Company fairly electrified
the public by adding 10 It's line
six, priced at less than a thousand
dollars, namely s795; car, light in
weight. yet sturdy in its construction
and with surprising roominess and
comfortable riding facilities for five
passengers.
The final sensation that completed
the list Of Oakland offerings came
with the production Of the Oakland
eight at sl,5s5; q l27-inch wheel-base
model OF generous proportions and
luxurious ftments. Here again the
high-speed principle. developed for
, the first time In quantity production
BY Chief Engineer N. Z. WshlbsrS. was