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The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
INCREASES CARRYING
CAPACITIES OF FORDS

In all large cities there are a number
OF merchants who feel that they need
the service of a motor truck in their
business, but the cash outlay for one is
more than their business will warrant
They are able to expend for this form of
delivery Just little more than a horse
and wagon would cost. In addition to
this, they feel that there is a certain
amount of advertising to be derived from
the use Of an automobile delivery serv-
ice, consequently Ford is about all the
expense that they could stand along this
line. After making the purchase they
have found the car is not quito large
enough. SO far as carrying capacity is
concerned. Having made this outlay.
they do not feel that they can stand any
more expense along this line.
Familiar with these conditions, the
Record Auto Company has been on the
alert for some time for a device which
would be inexpensive and at the same
time servceable. After looking over the
field Of attachments for Ford machines
which have been on the market, they
finally decided upon the Smith Form
Truck. 1t consists of a special frame
and attachment for the rear construction
to a Ford car to increase its carrying
capacity as a delivery truck. The new
device allows the entire chassis of a
Ford car to be slid inside Of its frame,
and the two are there firmy bolted and
riveted together The rear axles OF the
Ford are used as a jack shaft, and are
equipped with sprocket wheels which
carry roller chairs that engage with
sprockets on the rear wheels for driving
the truck. Ninety per cent of the dead
| IOad is carried on the rear wheels, and
tnere Is less strain on the front wheels
ana axles than when the Ford was in
use as a pleasure car.
:he device gives ample strength to
carry loads of over a ton. and provides
loading space back of the seat nearly
nine feet long.
In the demonstration the truck loaded
with one and a half tons of horseshoes
! climbed a 80 per cent grade with ease.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
'WARRENTON ROAD
EXPECTED SOON
Macadam Highway Probably
Will Be Reality by
Summers End.

With less than $4,000 needed before
actual work on the Washington-Warren-
ton macadam highway begins, officials
OF the Warrenton and Fairfax Turnpike
Company feel assured that motorists and
the farmers along the route will enjoy
allf the benefits OF a modern road be-
fore the end Of the coming summer.
J. Donald Richards, of Warrenton,
secretary OF the Turnpike Company, was
in Washington last week and stated to
Herald reporter that a large sum had
already been subscribed by residents Of
Fauquier. Prince William, and Fairfax
counties, and that stock subscription
book had been opened in Washington in
the office OF Horace H. Westcott, SIG
Seventeenth street northwest
I'VE believe that this highway will
prove of great benefit to Washington au-
tomobile owners" said Mr.. Richards,
land it Is for that reason that we have
decided TO offer some OF the stock in
this city.
THE shares are so each and are amply
protected by our charter from the State
OF Virginia The State may take the road
back at any time by paying back to the
company the amount expended plus in
terest less any dividends that may have
been paid.
"Of course, It is TO be a toll road"
he continued, otherwise we would never
be able to get the highway started. The
scenery along this route is excellent, the
historic interest varied and the BENEFITS
that will result 70 the public will be
many.
There are several toll roads in and
around Warrenton that have been built
during the past five years, and all OF
them are on a paying basis, so there is
every reason to believe that the pro-
posed route to Wsrrenton will turn out
the same way"
Mr.. Richards called attention to the
fact that there are many miles OF ma
cadam west OF Warrenton toward the
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
UNUSUAL DEMAND FOR
LITTLE GIANT TRUCKS
G. c. Stevens Says Bulk of Business
Is in Repeat Orders. Thereby
Proving Worthiness.

when the biggest bulk OF business
is repeat orders, 1t means that you
must have the goods" was the way in
which C. c. Stevens, local manager for
the Chicago Pneumatic Tool company,
builders of the Little Giant truck, ex-
pressed himself in speaking of his
product. 81 have just returned from
a visit to the factory in Chicago and
find that not only in this section OF
the country. but all over the United
States those who have owned Little
Giants when they found that they
must add to their truck equipment
have in most every instance pur-
chased more of our trucks.
I'VE now are prepared to give the
buyer most anything that he wants
in the way OF truCk-anything from
1900 pounds up to three tons, and then
we have a siX-wheel truck that is in
the nature of a tractor and it is built
to do most anything that IT may be
called upon to do. Business in Wash
ington is fine. Though we have just
moved into larger quarters, we al
ready find that we could use consider
ably more room II We had IT."
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
YOUNGSTER In CHARGE
OF BUICK CAR AGENCY
Stanley Homer Is Old in Auto Exper-
ience. Having Sold Them
for Several Years.

One of the youngest II not the
branch manager in the city
is Stanley Horner. who was recently
given the task of seeing that Buick
owners throughout this territory are
properly cared for.
Stanley, though young in years, is
old in automobile experience. He has
been with the Buick Motor Company
for five years in the capacity of sales
man. Previous to this he devoted his
time and attention to selling Hupmo-
biles. That was in the days when this
little car was really the only small,
light roadster on the market with the
selective type transmission. Previous
to selling automobiles, he was en-
gagged in the tire business with his
father.
The territory of the local Buick
branch includes all of Virginia, part
of Maryland. and part of West Vir-
ginia. In all. about 700 machines will
be handled under Mr.. Horner's direc-
tion in this territory during this sell
ing year.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
MOTOR TRAMP RECEIVERS,

c. ]. F1emmIng, of Manistee. Mich,
was told in 1910 that it would be neces-
sary for him to get out into the open
air and remain there.
He developed the wanderlust and pur-
chased an automobile with which he
started to explore every part OF the coun-
try. In five years of wandering, Mr..
Flemming has covered 263,0O0 miles, has
been across the continent and back to
Omaha twice, and has reached every
nook and corner of this country.
During all of this time he has used the
same Oakland car which he purchased
at the start of his migrations. At the
close Of his visit in Chicago. Mr. Flem-
ming left over the road for Florida and
from there will again journey to the
Pacific Coast. He pays no attention TO
hotels but lives in his car and is truly
the motor tramp.
He enjoys perfect health now.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

contemplating long tours, which require
time and study to accurately route over
the best roads, to make their applica-
tions for ruote directions as far in ad-
vance of their trip as they can con-
veniently.
Many New Maps Ready
Since last fall many new maps have
been prepared by the A. A. AS large
and expert corps of craftsmen, many
road-logging expeditions have been con-
Quoted by the touring department and
practically every automobile club in the
United States affiliated with the Amer
lean Automobile Association has sent In
new road maps of the sections which
they represent together with every iota
OF information needed by the visiting
tourist.
1t, no doubt. will please Herald read
ers to learn that the practice adopted by
the club last year Of giving to the local
automobile editors information concern
ing the tours of some of its members,
will be resumed this year on broader
scale. Except where the member or
visiting tourist requests that no publicity
be given his trip, the newspaper men will
be supplied with complete information
concerning every touring party directed
from club headquarters.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
miniature automobiles, made with
wagon and a bicycle.

miniature automobiles, made with
wagon and a bicycle
Arthur Foraker is only hoping that
something will happen whereby he can
secure few extra Stearns- Knight SIS
over and above his factory allotment.
He has contracted for all the factory
will allow, but claims they are not
enough to care for the demand
The weather of the past week has been
just to Dave" Hendricks liking It has
AFFORDED him an opportunity to demon
strate his Franklin under the most ad-
verse conditions II there is anything
that Dave" is strong for 1t is putting
Franklin through it's PAGES.
Workmen have the entire front out of
the Pollock Car Corporations place. You
know. they are combining the present
showroom with the building next door
and when the job is finished it will give
them just double the amount of floor
space they have at present.
Dad Emerson rarely misses a day
that he does not make trip up NJ street
to see how the workmen are coming
on with the new home of the Detroit
electric. Dad" hopes they will be able
to move in about the first OF May. 1t
will be one Of the finest electric garages
In the country when finished
ANY time you have time to spare, take
trip over to Georgetown and get "Bill'
Arrison talking about the old endurance
run days. Guess he took part in every
one that ever started anywhere around
this neck of the woods and some Of the
tales he has to tell are well worth max
Ing the trip TO Georgetown to hear.
Maj. Pullman is firm believer in the
fact that the speed OF motor trucks
should be reduced. He claims that, with
their heavy loads and at the rate some
OF them travel. it is not only dangerous
for the operators OF the trucks them
selves, but for the general public as well.
There is no doubt but what some chauf-
feurs are possessed of the idea that their
machines are speed creations instead OF
draft animals. There are a few pleasure
car owners who would do well to also
bear In mind the fact that though twelve
miles an hour may seem very slow,
Washington streets are hardly the place
to show their ability as racing drivers.
In fact, the number OF broken tree boxes
and lamp posts about town should prove
to this class that being able to handle
machine consists in more than know
ing how to shift gears. This, by the way,
is an art in itself.
Every one here is looking to a big
spring business. Though we are not
perhaps, enjoying quite as much pros
pertty at present is they are in some OF
the industrial centers, still it Is headed
This way. So long. 81"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
Stock Oar Racing Not Dead.

Stock car racing is not dead and
agitation for a return to this style
Of sport has borne fruit for there is
talk OF races all over the country
for stock cars, according to new rules
to be brought forth. The A A. officials
say that they believe now that stock
car competition might be brought out
again The game, in the opinion of
some OF the speedway promoters, is
worth trying and. early in the COM
ing year, 1t is not improbable that the
speedway men will get together and
announce a list OF stock car events.
for cars OF classes and free-tor- all
contests open to all stock models Many
OF these stock car contests will be
between amateurs.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
Things to Avoid.

when a car is stalled in soft ground
1t is common practice to speed up
the engine and then suddenly throw
in the slow-speed clutch.
When garage doors open directly on
public street you can very easily run
down a passer-by in coming out
A slight gasoline leak does no harm
on the road. but in the garage it may
lead to a bad fire.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

Shenandoah Valley on a route passing
through Flint Hill and Front Royal to
Middletown. The unimproved portions
OF this stretch have been provided for
by county bond issues and private sub
scription with the anticipation that all
OF Il will be completed this year.
All that is necessary for through
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
Significant Sounds.

Careful observation will show that the
automobile has language Of its own
by means of which it complains of it's
troubles. The expert mechanic can usual
ly locate many of the imperfect actions
of the different parts by simply listening
carefully for abnormal sounds. In con-
cealed parts the ordinary physicians
stethoscope will prove a very efficient
aid.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

route TO the valley pike via the Bur
Run bsttlefieldk. q distance OF ntney
miles, n the necessary fund to eus,d tsss
twenty-thres miles between Fairfax ane
Buckland
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
Shannon BUYS Vestibuled Car.

Believing in the small car as the prac-
tical one for business and that comfort
is as essential In a motor car as II Is in
anything else, Herbert Shannon has pur-
chased q Oo1xs ysstibuiad caA
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
Luch Likes Chalmers Machine,

Among the latest purchasers ot7
Chalmers cars Is Morton ]. Juch, who
has bought Chalmers closed type ma
chine
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
MOTORISTS BUSY
PLANNING TOURS
District Auto Club Maps Four.
teen Long Distance Trips
In Week.

1t would seem to be q little early in
the year TO talk about spring touring, but
Washington motorists are not only talk
Ing about it already but many OF them
have chosen their spring and summer
tours, have obtained their touring di-
rections, and now are awaiting anxious
ly the appearance Of the hrst signs of
springttne.
According to officials of the District
Auto Club. no less than fourteen trips
were planned for local motorists during
the past week. These, Of course, all were
long-distance tours. One-half of the total
number Of callers sought directions for
the long trek to the Pacific Coast; two
named the Rocky Mountain country as
the terminus Of their tours; two will
clear for Southern ports, coming north
to Chicago in the late spring, while the
remaining three will visit New York, the
New England Coast, the Berkshires, the
White Mountains and the other noted
touring places OF the North Atlantic
country.
Touring Bureau Kept Busy.
According to Secretary UIfman, indica-
tions are that Touring Director Ferguson
and Assistant Director Seller will be
obliged to work many hours overtime
during the days preceding and following
the opening OF the coming touring sea-
son to meet an unprecedented demand
for touring information Local motorists
are beginning to recognize the value Of
the touring bureau in their midst. This,
together iwth the fact that American
motorists. owing to the European war
must tour at home this year and the
wonderful road Improvement made dur
ing the past year causes the demand.
Club officials are asking all members
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

The mothers Of Brittany will not
touch a baby's gums, lest the teeth grow
crooked
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

Brooklyn in 1zs has l5s fewer saloons
than IN isl6
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

You would never believe that George
Weaver would be fond OF coasting and
skating. During the snowstorm, the
other day, he was entertaining J. NJ.
Stoddard and Ruddy Jose with tales of
his adventures when he was a youngster
Mr.. Stoddard, who halls from Vermont,
told some tales himself of this sport in
and around Rutland, VT. that showed
he, too, was an adept a few years back.
Ruddy Joses exploits turned more to
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

Every one here is looking to a big
spring business. Though we are not,
perhaps, enjoying quite as much pros
pertty at present as they are in some of
the industrial centers, still it is headed
this way. So long. 81"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
ALUMNI TO HOLD
 OUTING UNLESS
 PLUVIUS DELUGES
University of Washington Grads or Near Grads Will Take an Outing Sunday-Big Time
 Has Been Outlined.

Despite the waterlogged condi- ton of the district through which the waters of Gastineau channel ebb and flow. the enthusiasm and spirit which prompted the planning of an Alumni picnic continues and only a repetitionof the proyerbial deluge or an out-of-season Taku, will pre- vent the First Alumni Picnic in Alaska from taking place Sunday August 6.
 According to plan, the launch Pa cinc, flag ship with second, if necessary. will leave Juneau from the City dock at 7:3O o'clock, Doug las. from the City dock at 7:45; Treadwell at o'clock, and Thane lat S:3O o'clock, Sunday morning. The refreshment committee have ar ranged for each Coed to bring lunch for at least two, and have made provisions for any unattach- led Washingtonian who may come to the picnic unattended
 After an excursion as far as Ta- ku glacier, the party plan to re- turn to Annex Creek for the most interesting part of the days pro- gram, the picnic luncheon which will be spread out on one long ta- ble. and will be punctuated through ont with toasts, varsity songs and
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
.GEORGI: TURNER
 IN RACE AGAIN
 FOR THE SENATE
Has Filed Declaration al Olympia and His Hat Is Tossed into the
 Ring.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Aug. 4.-For- mer United States Senator George Turner today filed his declaration of candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States Sena- tor.
 Senator Turner represented Wash .ington in tbe United States Senate from 1897 10 1903, having been el- ectod by the Democrats. Populists and Free Silver Republicans. He was a candidate for reelection and was defeated. He was the Demo- cratic nominee for Governor in 1904 and defeated. and was defeat- ed for the Democratic Senatorial nomination in 1914 by Judge w. w.. Black. He was regarded as one of the ablest men in the Senate when a member of that body.
 He will be opposed for the Demo cratic nomination this year by Rob 'ert Bridges. member of Seattle's port commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
LINE IS
 BEING REINFORCED
 BY THE GERMANS

LONDON, Aug. IA Rotterdam cable says the German general staff is putting every ounce of its avail able strength into the defense of its western line.
 The number of endorsements brought up within the last three weeks was S4O,OOO, 100000 fresh re- serves from German depots and the remaining 24O.OOO men just re- covered from slight wounds. All were distributed along the Somme front.
 It should not be assumed that the German strength in men on the west ern front has reached its maximum The idea that Germany has not still considerable reserves is mis- taken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
PARIS EXPERTS SAY PRISONERS CLAIM
 VERDUN ABANDONED

PARIS, Augg4.-Experts have con cluded, after the examination of prisoners. whose battalions of Wur
 ttemburgers, Saxons, Prussians, Ba' varians, and B3deners were jumbled in extraordinary confusion, that the Germans have abandoned the drive at Verdun. One prisoner taken at Somme, declared his regiment had been hastily withdrawn from before Verdun and rushed headlong to the Somme district to relieve the pres sure on the first line at that place
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
WARM RECEPTION GIVEN FLEET OF
 GERMAN AIRPLANES

LONDON, Aug. IA sixth raid ot the English coast occurred early last evening but the attackers were glv- en a warm reception by the British air fleet as the night was clear and the vision perfect. The Zeppelins succeeded in getting over the coast line a short distance and dropped a few bombs which killed nine hors- es. Bebore the invaders did fur ther damage they were driven off.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
Buy Your own Home.

Do not pay rent when you can .get two small houses completely furnished and lot for $500. This rents for $2O a month. Inquire Hanson Meat Market, Willoughby avenue, or phone 14S. Ag
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
HUDSON HARMON MAY
 RUN FOR SENATOR

CLEVELAND. O.. Aug. At is reported here that President Will son has decided to appoint Senator Atlee Pomrene to be United States District Judge to succeed Judge John II. Clarke. appointed to be as- Isociate justice of tho United States Supreme Court. If the appoint ment is made, it is said, former Gov. Harman will be nominated by the Democrats for United States Senator.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04

ing to release the second boat from the davits. The captain was saved after being in the water for nearly an hour.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
no
 TAKE STUMP I'M
 MAINE CAMP PAIGN
He Is To Make Several Speeches in Behalf of Candidacy of
 c. E. Hughes.

NEW YORK. Aug. A. Theodore Roosevelt intends to take part in the campaign in Maine preceding the state election on September II, it was learned today He has arrang. ed with the Republican leaders of the state to make three or four speeches. it was said
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
SIGN TREATY TO PURCHASE DANISH
 INDIES ISLANDS
Twenty-Five Million Dollars Will Be Involved in the Big Deal Between
 Two Nations.

WASHINTON, Aug. 4. - The treaty by which the United States acquires the Danish West Indies was signed this afternoon in New York City by Secretary of State Lansing and Danish Minister Brun. The purchase price is $25,OO0,- 900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04

outbursts of College spirit in grid iron yolls. Ice-cream and lemonade will be served gratis to all who de- sire it during day.
 It has been suggested that every U. of w., wear the colors, purple
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
SUBMARINE SHELLS STEAMER AS CREW
 LEAVING IN BOATS

LONDON. Aug. 4. - The British steamer Virginia. sunk by a German submarine several days ago, was
 first shelled by submarines in a half hour chase, and after being compell- ed to halt was immediately torpedoed
 and the submarine continued her shelllng while her men were getting into the life boats Twenty-Five of the crew went down while eudeavor-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
FRISCO MAN MAY BE APPOINTED TO
 A HIGH POSITION

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 4.-Re- ports are current here that Charles W. Nay, postmaster in this city
 may be appointed assistant postmast- CT general being the successor of Daniel c. Roper, who has handed in his resignation at Washington, D. C..
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04
MecAUL's Safety First
 AUTOMOBILES r.rrfof,rt cEpNtCE e

l11-tt Ehiclehl oEoN'SS
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-04

and gold, on Sunday. Those who have stringed instruments, ukeleles, banjos. guitars, are urged to bring them along to add to the general good spirit which promises to pre- vail.