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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-31
FIRST AMERICAN CAR
SOLD IN APRIL, 1898
Pioneer Motor-Propelled Vehicle
Made in France in l76o; Interest
ing Phases in Automobile History.
BY Charles Clifton,
President National Automobile Chamber
OF Commerce..

BY Charles Clifton,
President National Automobile Chamber
OF Commerce.
Tho twcnty-sccond anniversary of the
first sale of a motor vehicle in the United
States will como in April ofsthis year
The automobile, which was conceived
in Es,ropc, has found its greatest develop
mcnt in the United States, Many
Of the American pioneers are still living
and rcaping the benefits of their early
sacrifices. Charles +. Duryea, Elwood
HAYNES, the Apperson brothers, IL =.
Olds. Alexander Winton and Henry Ford
are today national pcrsonagcs. her
genius has brought to millions OF their
co,,ntrymen undrcamed OF pleasures and
prosperity.
the exI,criuncnt Of few intrepid inventors
II WIS cla.sssd. 10y the public, with the
fancics OF Jules Verne, wonderful but
impractical. The pioncers did not con-
ceiyr that their inventions would grow
into the third greatest manufacturing
industry in the country.
Surprising a. il may seem, the auto
mobile is the progcnitor OF the locomotive.
The first automobile was built and tired
fifty years before the hrst railroad track
was laid.
Captain Nicholas Joseph Gugnot is
ereditsd with having constructed, IN
1869. the first motor propelled road We
hicle that actually ran. Steam WAS the
forcr. This machine was clumsy over
balanced and difficult to steer. IL was
partly wrecked on one Of It's trips and
never rebuilt 1t WAS placed in the
Conservatory Of Arts and Trades In Paris
where il Is still an object OF much inter
est.
In 1877 Oliver Evans Of Philadelphis
built the first American automobile under
patent granted 10y the State OF Maryland.
IL also WAS SO awkward and heavy That
public opinion vetoed its pracucability
and the inventor WAS forced 10 abandon
his further experiments. In 1881 Walter
Hancock, an Englishnan, built a steam
car that he called the Infant. This car
made regular trips between London and
Stafford and Id 1852 the distance was
extended TO Brighton This vehicle car
ned eleven passengers and WAS run at
An average speed Of nine miles an hour.
About 1874 Gottlieb Daimler and Carl
Benz began their basic experiments IN the
field a internal combustion, hydrocarbon
motors. On hIsy s, 1879, George Bald
win Seiden OF Rochester, New York,
filed IN spplics ton for patent, covering
the use OF the gasoline motor a. propel-
ling force Of . road vehicle and upon the
vehicle n q whole. This application was
the pioneer patent of the industry. Selden
did not build car until some yesrs after
his patent was granted. While Carl ben,
of Mannheim, Germany, built the 6St
internal combustion, hydro-caFbon motor
propelled vehicle In 1885, IT was not until
1898 that the automobile practically a. II
is known todsy was launched Panhard
& LevSssor, in that year, manufactured
$50 motors, nearly sill of which were sold.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-31
PREPARING FOR MOTOR TouI
One Who Knows Tells What You should
do and Have.

With the advent of warmer days and
niGhts comes also the automobile thur.
M cotirSo, bsca.lbe Of tho fine weather
Of the Spring thero have been mAny
touring parties already, but they have
been chiefly week end trippcrs; now
comrs the tour. IL may be made a de-
lightful experiences treasured away in
memory or n series of frixhtful, dolor-
Gus events, nightmare AZ VIC recall il
later. II depends not upon luck or for
tuitous circumstances but upon prcp-
aration, personal and material.
Personal preparation consists In learn
ing ones car 80 that troubles are readily
locatci and become only Incidents: in
understanding its whims and ways and
knowing just what to do and having on
board the things with which 10 do it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-31
Detecting a Short Circuit.

When two Of The wires Of the lighting
or starting systems are producing short
circuit an Inevitable accompaniment OF
the condition is heat. BY feeling care
fully along the line the operator can usually
detect the presence Of a short by the
heat that IS being generated
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-31

An exhibition OF Packard Twin-eix cx-
port cars will he in proussB during Inc
week at the Packard Show Rooms 20
w. 9th strcet.
One OF the features Of the new Marrnon
cars X the new instrument hoard on which
all instrument dials are grouped In the
centre of the board The group r. glnss-
covered and supplied with indirect glare
less lighting
At the Oakland new four-door sedan
and smart coupe are the feature
cars. The changes include several
chassis refnerncnts. while the body II OF
different desiIn from that OF last season i.
Pour body modcls form the Tort line
IT, airs include n five passenger, touring
car, roadster, -four season sedan, and a
three passenger coupe.
In the WHY'S knight cars there has
been a decided departure in body lines,
the hood bling of pentagonal design. The
crowned tenders are in keeping with the
general low, racy appearance.
The 1920 Veile, appears in an cw design
The wheel base has hecn heightened
I'D inches TO give long. racy lines. and
high cowl, and diminished Windshield
further reduce the resistance OF ar cur.
rents A new six cylinder car is its special
feature of the year.
Many principles Of aero type construc-
ton are embodied in the Cole aero eight
cars The 1920 models include six types
the sport sedan, sportcoupe, sportosinc,
toursedan. tourosine and towncar.
The new Haynes coupe is distinctive
all season car. seating comfortably four
passengers, and is intended for the business
man whose time is limited and for women
in their social and shopping activities.
United States Road Mileage.
There are 2,47s.5 miles of public
roads in the United States. yet only IL
per cent Of this total. or 300, l35 miles,
are imnrnynd wit some form OF surfacinQ.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-31

When the starting for any rra~n
lacks power 70 turn over tho eyaak.
shaft il may 10 strengthened by GRIP
ling on another st<rage battery, ON
Meeting it IN multiple - ar nof b, IN.
crease the voltage. II the. c,rsductira
wires are Of sufficient size from the bat
terry 70 the motor there viii be o1rrld-
erabIe gain in power output
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-31

Weather sharp don't believe VIC
are going IN have any more severe froyts
this season.
Ae.m-Have you been trying anything
"A the road iatly1
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-31

the crank eAas ard run lere4cne tAyu,gj
the lubr,eafing system. Drain fhis 81
and put in fresh oil.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-31
OAKLAND
S E. NJ S 3 L z S y

livery essential convenience, from
L. mechanical lifts for the windows
in its double-latch doors to an incon-
spicuous heater for use on cold days,
has place in the equipment of the new
Oakland Sensible Six four door Sedan
And being of solid body construction,
and buik upon the standard Oakland
chassis, its range of activity is fully
as erea, as that of the open car.
Touring caI fio7s; Roadster klU7s, ccupe NszS: rcSu
Door Sedan, 2iS,S 2. O. focAise, Mich A3dkiuai
~ We Wheel Equipmcni, SIS
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
Last Tract of Land
For Rio Grande Park
Is Decided to City

That Albuquerque is to have n Rio
Grnnde park became practically as
rured late yesterday afternoon when
the last strip OF land on the river
needed to complete the park was
decided 20 the city by former Cover
nor r. s. Slower.
The proposed park In TO extend
HloL.g the river from santa Fe venue
To Iron venue embracing In all
about 80 acres. All the land except
that owned by the former governor
had been decided some time ago.
The obtaining OF the land for the
park Is the completion OF work start
ed three years ~ by Aldo Leopold,
whom he was secretary OF the cham
her Of commerce. The original plan
at that time. however, was that the
park should extend from Barelas to
old albuquerque. II. u. Watkins.
reoretary u The chamber OF com
merce, took up the work where Mr..
Leopold left on. and Il Is largely
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

Doctor Hope has moved his office
TO ground floor OF No. 4i2 w. Colo
WI DOORS west OF Chamber OF
Bldg.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

Homemade cakes for sunday ~
''omen's Exchange OF Tie v. W. &. =
Saturday, from 10 to 4.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
SHOE REPAIRING

s. Heels. Gee. Free DsiivsrT
Jacob Sander, 400 West Central
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
Albuquerque Business College Has
Strong Corps of Instructors for Year
New Mexico's Leading Business Training Institu-
ton Has Strongest Corps of Business Training Spe-
cialists of Any School In Southwest.

Announcement of the complete fac
uifv ~ ,br Al-b1ronaro,a n,sino,s
College for tbe nsst srbna, ysar Ms
teen made ard tho nublic viii be
pleased to find such a strong and If.
ilcient corps OF INSTRUCTOR. many OF
whom are Of national reputation IN
their specialtles. ns IL assembled In
New Mexlco's oldest, strorgest and
most complete b~uAlness training in
htituti0n.
II viii Interest the public to know
that every member OF the A.. u. e..
faculty has had university as well Ms
specialiEcd business training. All
nave hsd active business experience
and have beer In, direct contact with
the WORK To- which they are training
souhk men ana women, Each iH an
eNpefiensd teacher OF business sub
yea NY " renoshl@ed specialist In
nm ~prn. ~
ohowi"s hSt OF Vhe iaculty
W a, aoonr
Ts..a- 1DI- lrcsiucnt.
,.,.a'.' - MealeShn Snl-
schao, nus,ness Soiiege'
roi,,nhs rntvan,ss Gun nn, I'm ~
~nnraan.n rss ioIn Sl.s.
o,i.aa" . ii,sn schV'' ous,ness
VII ~ IA IN
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
Irish Mayor Weaker
But Still Bright

LONDON. Sept. 9.-4I.ord Mayor
MacSwlney OF Cork was re-
ported to be very much weaker this
morning, but despite his rapid fail
Ing still was bright.
A sudden weakness developed dur.
ing the night. but this was somewhat
offset By two hours OF fitful sleep.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

Subjects taught: Higher Account.
ancy and Buriness Administration.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

through his efforts hat the land for
the park has bee secured.
The present plan is FOR the city.
together with the county. to on
atruct n road and dixie along the
river. which win protect the park
against floods.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

Subjects taught: Higher Account.
ancy and BuFiness Administration.
Bookkeeping and Banking.
MISS VENITA SHUMATE.
Education: Illinois state Normal.
Wisconsin University. Gem City Bust
ness College. Quincy, Ill.,. Gregg
School, Chicago.
Experience; High schools. Ne
hraslsa State Normal, Gem city Bust
ness College. Quincy. H.: Gregg
School. Chicago; stenographlc and
tary. Quincy Gid Chamber or Conn
merce.
Subjects taught: s~ecretarial Studies
and Stenography.
MISS VERA KIECH.
Education: Graduate Albuquerque
High chool, graduate University Of
New Mexico. \. b., and Albuquerque
Bushes College.
Experience: Public schools OF New
Mexico, Albuquerque Business Col
lege, also office experience.
Subjects taught; Shorthand, Type
wrhtlng and Office Training.
MRS. PAULINE G. ALLISON.
Education; University OF New
Mexico. University OF Southern CALI
fornia and Albuquerque Business
'oleNts
Subjects taught: stenography and
English.
Education; University Of New
Mexico, University OF Southern Calf
fornia and Albuquerque Business Col
lege.
Experience: Railroad and telegraph
office. assistant Instructor University
Of California. Albuquerque Business
College.
Subjects taught; Business Spanish
and Telegraphy.
MIR. W. V. GANo.
Formerly OF the staff OF Haskln 4
Sells. public accountants. New York
Now member OF firm OF Mossman.
Gano a. Slpple. public accountants.
Albuauerque. Mr.. Gano will deliver
a course OF lectures on Practical Ac-
counting. m-npplementlng the Pace a
Pace course In Higher Accountanoy.
MIR. n. n HENING.
Editor Albuquerque Evening Her
aid. experienced In city and state
publicity; president Gruehl Adver-
Using Agency. AIR. Hening will deliver
a course OF lectures on Advertising
and salesmanship. experimenting the
regular advertising course.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
FOOD FoR FANS.

The season for The Western Circuit
of the National Negro Base Ball Lea
que is nov practically terminated. 1t
has been one of the most important
things of the year, this organization
of baseball clubs itno a league. We
make the same statement now that
we did at the beginning of the sea-
son; Negro baseball properly organ
lied offers at once a large and lucra-
tive field for the colored athlete. This
is something that he has never enjoy
ed before in an appreciate degree.
But this season of League ball among
Negroes has been far reaching in
many other ways that are good. For
instance it has given the Negro pub
lie an opportunity to explode off their
surplsu steam on something that re-
bounds to the credit of their own. l
have but little time for those bru-
nette enthusiasts who go daffy with
interest in the white variety, the
which to see they have to scan from
the b~leachers, when you can be just
as daft as you like about the Ethior-
ians, as Dudley will say.
Yes, the local team who represent
US in our league is a good one. The
team is a source of pride to local peo-
pie. Sunday baseball has meant
much to the Colored Kansas Citian,
because it has provided him with
clean cut amusement by way of re-
creating himself with enthusiasm.
Baseball is an intelligent game and
is therefore e~levating to the fan who
receives the same electric spark that
ten thousand more receive who are
watching the game. We say it is
elevating to have people thinking on
plays, laughing, shouting, censuring
the players, praising them and offer
ing in lots of cases, valuable criticism.
This really gives tone to the mind.
Last week the Monarchs fought the
A. B. C.'s successfully. They played
three games. The standing of the
two semi-series is as follows:
Saturday, Sept. %, Monarchs won
5 to 2.
Sunday, no game on account of rain.
Monday, 10 inning tie.
Tuesday, Monarchs, 6 to 1.
Saturday, Oct. 2, A. B. c.. Z to 6.
Sunday, Monarchs, 8 to 4.
Second game, Tie 4 to 4 in the
sixth inning.
The Monarchs play the American
and National leaguers Saturday and
Sunday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
THE BOX BACK COAT, ITS
PSYCHOLOGY.

You would be surprised to know the
deep significance in two creases of
the back of a coat which are seperat-
ed by the extreme width of the back,
one going down from the right arm,
the other from the left. The creases
are so pronounced and sharp that
one indeed gets the impression that
the anatomy embodies between the
hips and shoulders is truly boxed, so
square is the effect.
With trousers creased along the
same hard lines; feet encased in COM
modious Chicago "Flats;" with brown
dip" or black raw edge; and n
you care to figure a cigarette or
Jazz-bow tie hanging niftily over an
extravagant silk shirt and you have
the box-back king to perfection.
But where does the psychology
come in, you ask. We will let the
antics of the opponents answer the
question. Ask any young scamp
Except a few who represent the eng
lish gentry how he is going to have
that next suit made, and his ready
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
r A RADICAL?

Why wasn't He? Didn't He go to
the extreme when He turned over the
tables of the gamblers in the temple?
Why didn't He have the city council
ors to pass a special ordinance to deal
with the c%onnivance? Or why didn't
He seek out the biggest political boss
and enlist his interest by paying him
a little interest to become interested?
Even in the Healing Art Christ was
a radical. He refused the doubtful,
unscientific practices Of the disciplei
of physics and demonstrated the mir.
aculous Metaphysics. What more nat,
ural, said He, than to say to this man:
Arise, take up thy bed and walk
The reason why Christ was a radical
is because He went to the roots OF
every case that he treated, whether il
was political, sociological or what not.
That's what Radicalism means, back
to the roots, and-but sometime soon
we will nswer the question: What is
Radicalism? Other subjects to be dis,
cussed are: Learning Economics, The
World of Color, Miscegenation, and Q
score of other things that touch the
very soul of the race.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09

1t is probably a blessing that under
any circumstances we can look above
the din of racial and political strife
and see the real beauty of life that
Autumn brings to us in the changing
of seasons. These are days which
should be brimful of sweet thoughts,
when the year, like that part of life,
mellows down to the matchless period
of maturity. Gone going north on
Vine street from 18th, soon runs
across the Parade Way into a park,
part of a system that includes the
beautiful Paseo. In approaching the
eastern end of the Bath House he is
forced by a beaten path to pass under
a large old stump of a tree, that ex-
tends its now rusty arms far out
more and more like a giant octupus.
We are Ire that it is the lack of
foliage that produces this effect. How.
ever, l am trying to tell you that we
sat under this old tree only yester-
day, watching the passerby, going to
and fro, up and down the haunts of
urban life. 1t is grand that here in
the heart of the city, mid its grim and
painful toll we can get a message
from the old tree-this is what we
received:
Soft touches of love when hot sum-
mer's fled,
Left the earth bare and naked-only
dreams,
But richer than Springs warm deca-
dent smile,
Why should green turn to red, sign of
pathos?
Why should foliage give place to
nudity?
There's in the breath of air a new
charm lowering.
Doubtful, tokening some fear, yet we
hope.
If spring brings the more glorious
summer,
Doth not Autumn presage the grander
Shows?
Mayhap it's circumstance that colors
all
And renders inane the glorified sea-
son,
Which stands between what has been
and will be,
The last lap of experience brings life
With confidence calm we may now
look on,
Leaves are falling, our vision clarifies
We see heart and hulk hitherto hid
den;
The naked trees tell perennial glories
The uncrowned Oak stands in the roll
ing years;
Strong, reflecting the immortal,
Saying: What now you see today has
been before,
You've looked on Life, you know the
balmy winds,
Your children may see me again in
bloom.
Jeff's sweet potato pies, Coo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09

reply is "Box-Backl" And he will go
into a state Of commissions at the
prospects Of its fit, touching him, as
he says, me place but on the should
ers." So here we find this young
Negro thoroughly engrossed in secur-
ing a box-back. His earthly ambition
runs no higher than his coat collar.
The social atmosphere that the old
box-back class engender is ~intoxicat-
ing to the youthful aspirant and he
is easily lured by this kind of per
sonal establishment. You tell me
this is not psychology when profess
sional crooks and gamblers by a stud
led style of dress are able to influ-
ence our tender to such a degree in
the matter of their likes and tastes?
The stage is easy from liking what
the social parasites wear to what
they practice in their nefarious ways.
AS a rule, not always, when a
young man acquires a box-back suit,
insignia of the expert loafer, that is
when he usually forms a distaste for
home life and its proper restraints
Work also becomes obnoxious to him
The psychology is o subtly work
ing, and only good m n on
the part of some interested party
will stop it ere it reaches even Grim
inal developments.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
CoLUM BIA, MO.
By j. z. Mosely.

Mr.. Robert Turner was baptized
Tuesday night by the Rev. Griffen of
the Second Baptist church. The
Honorable Monroe Trotter and his
Secretary lectured at the Mckinney
Hall, Tuesday night, September % to
a very ~appreciative audience. The
Columbia Aathletics Foot Ball Team
have the 18th and oath open dates.
Any team desiring a game please in
form George Scott, Manager, 500
Walnut street. The Columbia Ath-
letic Foot ball team defeated the
Mexico Black Hawks by a score of
46 to 0 Sunday in the open game Of
the season . Mr.. Jacob Foster had
the misfortune of getting two ribs
broken, in Sundays football game.
The bust of Frederick Douglass, a
presentation of the Ladies' Art Club
to Douglass High School was beauti-
fully unveiled Sunday, October 3rd,
with the rendition of an excellent
program, which space will not permit
us to publish. . Rev. j.. CASTOR
preached two powerful sermons Sun,
day at the Second Baptist church,.
Mr.. ]. P. Washington made a flying
trip to St. Louis last week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
McHENRY SCOTT, Tonsorlal Artist
Proprietor Liberty Barber Shop.
First Class Work. Satisfaction
Guaranteed.
1902 Independence Avenue.

To the Howard University Alumni:
There will be an important meeting
of the Howard University Alumni
Association, held at the Vine Street
Community Center, on Monday even
ing, October II at 500 O'Clock. We
are urging that all graduates and
sometime students of Howard Univer-
sity be present at this meeting. Ar
rangements are under consideration
for the bringing of the Howard Glee
Club and Football team here, during
the present season. Challenges have
been issued to Fisk and other univer-
stiles to play Howard here, on such
date as may be agreed upon. We are
anxious to take up, in this meeting,
matters looking towards the coming
of our pig skin punters; and it is
highly desirables that all Howardites
be present.
The meeting will be called to order
at s o'clock, shrap and a program
of general amusement will follow the
regular meeting.
Respectfully yours,
HENLEY L. cox,
Pres. Howard Alumni Association.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09

Jeff's sweet potato pies, Coo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09

: Open till 1890 P. M. 1
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
Jeff's Cocoanut custard pies, DC.
WHAT KANSAS CITY OFFERS.

WIN
Have you visited Mrs. Stella Hub
bard's Millinery Store recently, the
growth of which is phenomenal? We
cannot say enough in commentator
of this plucky woman has Stuck to
it" in the face of many difficulties
and will eventually present to Kan
sas City a store that We as a race
may well be proud of. The writer in
visiting this place from time to time
has observed the keen insight and
charming personality of this splendid
woman which give evidence of such
a strong desire to please. Who would
not be pelased to get such wonderful
bargains to be found in her new de-
partment consisting of suits, dresses,
evening gowns and coats. The prices
are so reasonable hat it seems in
credible. The same is true of her
hats and hosiery for men, women and
children. 1t will pay you to visit this
place, 1907 E. 18th street. Bell p hone
Clifton 4130.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09

We can not get the Truth without
first being of radical thought. True
Radicalism, and there is but one,
leads to the fundamental, in fact is
the fundamental itself. There is no
middle ground between what is and
what is not.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
1T HAPPENED IN CHICAGO.

He roomed at her house. They
liked each other. They decided to
live together in another home. He
bought the furniture. They lived as
man and wife just n year. Had
everything but a marriage license.
They fell out. She wanted half the
furniture, but the Judge said mo"
Nothing like that ever happens in
Old X. c.!