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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22
REDUCE MUCH
OF VIBRATION

Manufacturers havo agreed that
ono OF the most destructive forces
In the operation OF motor is vi
bration. 1t not only shortens the
ilfo OF tho motor itself. but shakes
tho body and other vital units to
the extent that such rattle and de-
ierlorate very quickly. The result
Is an abnormal depreciation.
While any piece OF machinery. re-
gardless OF how accurate II is In
design. or how firm II IL in Its
foundation, viii. when put into op.
Grafton. yibratc TO some extent, with
proper design. such can be reduced
TO point where Il is not percept.
tblo and al n consequence not de-
struotful or annoying.
THE fivc.bearing craplohaft prin.
ciple used In the Gardner motor has
proved TO be n big step forward
towards the elimination OF vibra-
tion.' states Russell T.. Gardner,
Jr-. president OF the Gardner Motor
Co. Inc, since we have reduced
this destructive force 10 a point
where 1t is not perccptibie within
tho driving range OF our car. and
in doing so wo have added brilliant
performance TO our motor"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22
= AUTOMOTIVE NEWS *
SPORT CAR is
LATE ADDITION
0ldsmobiIe Line Includes
6-Passenger Vehicle

oldsmobllo sport cars always have
been acknowledged an things OF
beauty. but the now fiye.paascnger
sport touring car surpasses them all.
according 70 Sales Manager H. u.
Peterson. after inspecting tho first
car OF this model 10 arrive. which Is
now on display ~ the salosroom OF
the local distributors.
II 10 predicted that the new oids.
mobile sport will lead tho fashion
for 1924 with the new color scheme.
The gold and black stripe. wealth.
cred finish. a new color developed
by the Odds Motor Works, Is a dur.
able shade OF olive green.
The equipment Is uitrncomplste.
Including niekeled bumpers. front
and rear. black tailored top. with
slip cover TO match. four special
monogrammed step plates, brown
Spanish upholstery. Boyco mo,o.mc.
ter FOUR aluminium body guard rails.
black enameled trunk, mounted on a
rigid rack, Tuarc steel wheels. fin.
lnhed tho Hamo as the body. niokeled
radiator. which always has been a
distinctive oldamobilo feature, spot.
light on left front fender apron.
Windshield wings. rcar.view mirror
and windshield wiper.
The arrival OF this car rounds GU,
The line. all models nuw being ON
display. which. IN addition 10 tho
new sport model. arc the standard
touring car. the fivc.passenEer 40.
dan. passenger coupe. two.pns
senger business cab and two.pas
ger roadster.
The oldamobilo factory is making
rapid strides toward quantity pro.
duction on tho new OldamobIls sir
Approximately 1000 cars were pro-
duced In October and 1000 in No.
yember December production win
reach close 10 1000 cars. and the
schedule for the firnt half OF 1924
calls for approximately 10000 cars
per month.
~ ~ surprising 20 note tho IN.
creased demand for closed cars and
sport models. Approximately so per
cent OF tho production win DO closed
ears, consisting OF the flye.paasen.
ger sedan. fqur.passcnger coupe and
two'passenger business cab. II 4.
estimated thar IS per cent win be o,
the new sport model and rs per cent
OF tho standard open touring car
and roadster. The new car costs
ti.oss in Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22
GASOLINE men
ORGANIZE BODY
Independents Formulate Lo-
cal Combine

Independent Fnsolino and oil serv.
ice station owners perfected prelim.
mary organization Thursday nigh,
az tho Automotiyo Trade association
headquarters and announced plans
TO bring together all tho operators
OF stations in tho city.
Many sections were represented NJ
tho initial meeting which was pro.
sided over by John Markley OF IA.
VIENNA garaEe. As now division
OF tho Au,omotivc Trade association
the operators expect 10 become one
OF the strongest. and largest I'm tho
Northwest. Similar organizations
arc being perfected In Spokane and
Portland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22
By LELAND HANNUM

BIZ LELAND HANNTM
QACK IN the days when carpenters
- and mechanics were making a
lot OF velvet by manufacturing and
installing doors In the doorless auto
mobiles OF the age. Roy q. Rossman
was an amateur automobile race
driver in Seattle. Before that he was
n salesman for Cheasty's clothing
store. Today, this pioneer Seattle
automobile man Is proprietor OF Ross
mans Tire Hospital. 1894 18th ave.
Tho tale OF Rossman's experiences
and those OF the other pioneer auto
drivers OF this community Is one OF
historic lnterest-lt's more--it Is the
tale OF ridiculousiy small beginnings
which today have mounted into one
OF the largest vocatlons IN Seattle.
Rossman. who lays claim to having
handled one brand OF automobile tire
for q longer period than any other
Seattle dealer. has forsaken tho speed
track and Is experimenting the work
of his two sons, Percy and Homer.
n rcmaking tires. When he isn't
doing that he IS selling Mlchelln auto
tires, retail and Wholesale, or singing
in the Rotary club chorus. He has
handled Michelins since 1912.
MEADOWS" SCENE Or
OI.D-TINE RACES
Once Rossman was a prominent
amateur raee-driver here. That was
back In 1901 and 1908 when 'The
Meadows" was IN its glory. That
was the day when the young bloods"
Of the city were forsaking fast horses
out az the dirt track south OF the
city for the newer and more exciting
automobiles. And Rossman. as gar
age forman for Henry p. Grant. Sc
attle's first automobile dealer. was in
the forefront OF local speed fiends
There are no records available OF
a death from automobile racing in
Seattle. but Rossman suffered near
fatal neutrality-suspicious. the worst OF
the past auto race days OF the city
and that accident Is one OF the rea-
sons why he Is selling tires today In.
stead Of being a retired professional
speed pilot Mrs Rossman and the
two growing sons are the other rea-
sons.
Decoration day used TO be the big
event Of the year for local and i'm.
ported professional auto racers, and
It was on May 30. 1908, that Ross.
man came so near death. and once
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22
R0SSSIAN DECIDED
HE HAD ENOUGH

That ended racing for Rcssmnn.
His wife Sat with the two boys In tho
grandstand and Rossman decided
that one moment Of horror was
enough for them.
But has no lost his love for spocd7
Not 80 you could notice II. Ho stlll
likes n fast car ana a good road. and
he likes n little moro than an ordin.
airy 25-mile-an.hour gait. but when
you have two boys with an inborn
love Of speed like / have, you've rot
to be careful" as ne admits.
There were other good amateur
race drivers In those days, some OF
them with moro extensive and longer
experience at The Meadows than had
Rossman. Among them were DR.. T..
a. Bryant who owned the first gaso.
line-propelled auto in Seattle; Virgil
Hall. Guy Mecklum. J. II. Kenna and
al Willsie. There were several prom.
lnent professionals on a circuit I'm.
GLIDING Seattle, too. in those days.
Bob Burman. Teddy Totzlaff. Bruno
seibal and the illustrious Barney old.
field. were among tho nationally
known drivers who exhibited here.
But the Old track is no more. The
Mndows Is almost forgotten. and
Seattle has little racing my more
except on tho country pavements and
sometimes on the city boulcvards.
Tho good old days arc gonel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22

Novembcr's now passenger chr
registration figures for Los Angeles
and Hollywood, as reported by Mo.
tor.Fax. showed the selling rank OF
tho 10 leaders 10 have been: Ford,
Chevrolet, Buick. studebaker. Star.
Dodge, Overland, WHY'S knight. Max.
well and Cadillac. Star and Dodge
were tied.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22

Movable front and rear seats add
to tho many comforts of the new
Overland Champion. They arc deep.
~ cushioned and upholstered in the
very best quality Of leather. contrib.
uting their part toward adding to tho
many rofinements which rlnke tho
Overland Champion n distinctive
sturdy motor car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22

Litte Michen Mike t0katerer his name is has been
the guiding spirit of Roy Rossmans auto tire shop fe
Pike since 1912. That's the longest period IN
irhch Seattle dealer has handled brand Of tire,
tear drivers of Seattle back in the good old days but
that before erent day ichen muddy spot in the
track nearly left Mrs. Rossman iidoued Since that time
Roy has confined his efforts to less sensational endeduor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22

and for all gave UP tho racing game
as too dangerous for n man with n
family.
J. 4. Kecna. driving Packard, in
ono OF the morning races AZ Tho
Meadows. tho old horse and auto
raeetrack south Of tho city. gavo evi.
dence that Il was a ink day when his
car rolled over on him and his me.
chanlc. Al Tillxle. Ia one OF tho early
events. They were not seriously in.
jured.
Late In tho afternoon. tho big event
for amateurs was called. II was n
5o.mlle classic with $50 purse hung
up for the winner. Isossman never
finished the race and neither did
anyone else. But Rossman got the
$50 and three permanent scars rs mo
montos OF tho occasion.
No TRANSMISSION
IN HIS CAR
He was driving. an old slx.cyiindcr
Franklin. one OF those from Grants
agency. It was unique In local auto
circles. A front and rear axle had
been connected: n shaky seat was
erected thereon and tho motor was
slapped in and connected direct with
the rear axle. There was no trans.
mission-there was only ono speed
forward CfIighl and no rcverse--and
Rcssman's vehicle had 10 DO pushed
by n squad OF helpers before Il could
get under way. II had n loft.hand
drive. one Of the few such in the city.
The other six entrants. as result.
were an eighth OF milo ahead when
Rossnan finally got going. In the
first three laps OF tho one.mle cir.
cult, no passed all but the two lead.
ers. The next time around. Rossman
passed the grandstand safely. II was
jammed-the whole town used 10 turn
out for the program. Then, hurgine
the rail. Rossman and his stripped
car came 10 grief. A aprinkilnr
wagon had been left near tho inside
rail and a quantity OF water leaking
from its fat, round wooden belly. had
made a dangerous muddy spot. Ross.
man struck Il, going fast. Tho car
swerved into the fcnce-it straight.
ened outlook a leap ahead. and
bucked into the picket fence again.
There was groan from the
crowded stands. There was smash.
ing OF timber. The car rolled over
and all was still
In Rossman's office Is
small carved wooden box, carefully
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22

A Fat front tire causes the car 10
steer hard and win pull tho car 70.
ward tho side the fiat tire Is ON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22

preserved. Inside It there Is a piece
OF the top OF n picket fence. II f.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-22

about eight inches long and two
inches wide and n half.Inch thick,
Jagged and sharp. That plcco Of torn
timber was found in Rossuan's hip
when the hurrying mob lifted the
machine ana took him from under
and rushed him to tho hospital. a
half'inch to tho right, and II would
have entered the body inside the hip
bone and into tho polyis. As It was.
Rosgman has two round white scars
marking tho horrible and nearly
fatal wound in his left thigh. There
Is little long white scar on his left
arm ns further reminder OF the
crash thru Tho fcnro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

district and sub -chairmen. This will constitute body of over 100 men and women, many of whom have been working all summer getting their plans ready for the winter sea son. Each committee has it's work clearly outlined and ready to put into effect, and the club enters upon the season of 192324 under the most suspicious conditions. With the opening artist concert nearly six weeks off the membership already exceeds the entire membership of last season.
 Junior Meeting.
 The first Junior meeting will be held at Cable Hall at 1:3O D. m., De- tober 6. It will be a business meet ing followed by a short program. All boys and girls of the high school age are urged to attend. The Junior department has assumed such pro- portions as to make a juvenile sub school age will constitute the juniors, while the juveniles will cover those of grammar school age. There wiA be four units of the Junior club Downtown section from Phillips High school, Ensley unit from Ensley High school Woodlawn unit from Woodlawn high school and Jeffer son county unit from Jefferson County High school. The meetings at Cable Hall will be for the ones who attend the Phillips High school. The Rnsley- Fairfield unit will hold their meetings at the home of Mrs. w. c. Phillips. The place of meet ing of the Woodlawn and Jefferson county units will be announced later. The juvenile meetings will be held in the homes of the chairmen of the various districts.
 O O O
 Radio Concerts.
 The Music Study club will resume its radio concerts on October 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
ENLARGE TEMPLE TO HOLD MORMON CROWD
Latter Day Saints Are Spending
 S100,0OO On Church


 SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 29.-(By Associated Press.) to accom- modate the thousands of Latter Day Saints who desire to enter the famous Salt Lake temple, there to perform sacred rites, approximately $100,OO0 is being expended by the Church of Latter Day Saints to enlarge the outer buildings. Workmen have been busy for over month ana a 1eW more weeks will see completion or the task.
 the temple, portions of the original foundation laid about three quarters of a century ago, were exposed ln- spection of the foundation shows that the temple builders took the precau- ion to make double arches or stone, the better to hold the weight Of the top portion. Several prominent arch1- tects and builders have expressed engagement that such foresight was shown in the construction.
 On some days upward Of l,5Oo church members enter the temple ana with the old accommodations 1t was nearly impossible property to taKe care of them. With the new exten- sions, however, which include larger office quarters for the church recor- der and other officials, dining halA for temple attendants, dressing rooms and the like, no congestion Is antlci-
 As nearly as possible the builders of the new additions have eliminated steps or support posts./so that blind or Saged people may get about more easily. There is also a children's pIayroom, where women attendants will take charge of the children whose parents are in the temple.
 The new construction work Is on the north and west sides or tne .tamnle It is located within an en- closure to which few non-Mormons are admitted, and then only with the permission of the higher authorities of the church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
ep" Worth Fortunes
,s1 usands Quickly Restoring Lost n, vigor and Vitality-Scientist Produces InvigoratOr Superior
 to "Gland" Treatment

thousands of men and women arc now easily and quickly replenishing last yigor and vitality, thereby be- ecming assured of greater social and business success through remark ao., formula perfected by well knuwn chemist.
 dentists, primarily responsible for tha development of gland therapy, fs.t say that the endocrine glands Ysav often be restored to normal ac- Son without operations. In the wilds of Africa was found vegetable ex- tract which is said to produce re- narkable results, often within twen- ty-four hours.
 This wonderful extract, which is conlbined with other proven tonics and stimulators, and produced in pleasant, tasteless, tablet form under ,he name of Re-Bild Tabs, is said to quickly alleviate such symptoms as sle splessness, general debility, strange 4yeams, poor memory, weakness, lack of appetite, loss of energy and abil- Ng. Thousands praise it, many say iag it is priceless.
 The laboratories producing this new vitalizer, which is called Re-Bild I bs, areE so confident of it's power fn it they have authorized the Greene Lug Co. to sell $2 box at the spe- &. introductory price of $1 for the ue xt five days, and on the guarantee th ats it twill give results in "A hours ( your money back. If your local
 ruggist cannot supply you, write to ae-Bild Laboratories. Kansas City,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
CALENDAR FOR oCToBER


 October 4-Cable Hall Il a. m., joint meeting of executive and ad- visory boards; district and sub-chair- man and all committee members.
 October 6-Open meeting Junior club, Cable Hall 1:SO p. m.
 October S-Radio concert.
 October 11-Matinee musical tea, Hotel Ttuwiler ballroom, p. m.
 October 1S-Treble Clef chorus meeting, Cable Hall 10 a. m.
 October 20-Junior meeting, Cable hall 1;30 p. m.
 october 25-First morning pro gram, Cable hall II a. m.
 october 29 to November 2, inclu- sive-Musicales given complimentary to fall festival.
 So many people do not realize the many activities of the Birmingham Music Study club, they think of it only in terms of the artist course, whereas that is only one of it's de- partments A glance at the above calendar will give some idea of the scope of the clubs work although only few of its branches are rep resented. The growth of the club has been so rapid that 1t Is hard to realize what a tremendous com munity organization 1t has become With its 12 departments functioning in so many ways; various districts thoroughly organized and community chapters in all sections of the city; all working in conjunction with the main body the club has assumed the proportions of large business club, thus making 1t necessary to have a downtown office, secretary, phone, etc.
 O O O
 Executive Meeting.
 The meeting on the morning of Ix..sr1 1.A tn< members of executive and advisory boards, committee members and all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
SOVIET RED GROSS CLOAKS ESP PIONACE
 BUL LGAR|A CLAIMS
Seized Documents Examined By Bureau Of Public
 Safety At Sofia

SOFIA, Sept. 2e.-What the min istry of the interior maintains to be evidences of the political and espion- age activities of the Soviet Red Cross delega ton, admitted to Bulgaria un- der the auspices and at the instance of the League of Nations, was given out here recently by the bureau Of public safety, after an investigation of the archieves of the delegation.
 The examination of the seized documents was carried on In the presence of Walter Collins of Great Britain, who was appointed to rep resent Dr, F. Nansen in Bulgaria In the repatriation of Russian refugees' The evidence adduced will be suDmlt- ted to Dr. Nansen. in Geneva.
 The documents show, as summariz- ed by Vladimir Natcheff, director of public safety:
 That the Russian Red Cross dele gation operated both as a section or the Soviet mission in Bulgaria and of the communist party of Bulgaria and that the parading of Russian refugees through the streets of Sofia under the Red Flag was designed to operate as communist demonstrations of strength.
 That the delegation busied itself in military espionage, as Is shown by the presence among Its seized papers of detailed plans of Bulgarian bar racks and Qualifications.
 o o o
 Striking Discoveries.
 One of the most striking discov- cries among tho effects of the Red Cross agent was a bomb, several re- volYers and two whips with Iron handles, objects foreign to the mis- sion of Red Cross delegation, 1t Is pointed out by the director of public safety.
 A code, invisible ink, and in gener- al complete equipment of espionage activities were disclosed in the pres enc of pr. Nansen's representative, MT. Collins.
 Evidence will also be submitted to Dr. Nansen from the archives to prove that a representative of the Bulgarian communist party. A. Ned elkoff was attached to the Russian Red Cross as a liaison officer for po- litical activities jointly between the Red cross and the Bulgarian com munist party.
 In communicating It's discoveries to the public, the ministry of the in- terior points out that uthere was only one course for the Bulgarian government to pursue after It's reali- zation of the course adopted by the Soviet Red Cross, and that was to put an end to its activities in Bull garia.
 A recent dispatch from Moscow said Russia had protested to Bulgaria against the "persecution' of the s<ls- sian Red Cross, and had threatened reprisals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
SAYS NEGRO WOMEN
 URGE NORTH EXODUS
Ambition For Better Conditions Is
 Said To Be Cause

CHICAGO, Sept. 29-(By Associ- ated Press.)-That negro women, striving for better conditions for themselves and their husbands, and better educational and other advan- tages for their children, are behind the migration of southern negroes from the plantations to the northern cities, is the conclusion of the Rev. Dr. w. A. c. Hughes, superintendent of the department of negro work of the Methodist Episcopal church.
 pr. Hughes. himse;r of negro blood, has made a wide study of the conditions and reasons causing the southern negroes to migrate to the cities and factories of the north.
 Behind the industrious, hard migration is the negro wife and mother" says Dr. Hughes. The con stant dread that a son or husband will say too much is the thing that is wearing threadbare the nerves or the negro woman of the south. Added to this is the lack of opportunity for her child, and she is the driving power of the present movement from the south"
 Illinois seems to be the favored To- cality, according to Dr. Hughes More than 100000 negroes have left 11,000 farms in Georgia alone" he w. DeWnton. Fountain Heights, Miss Jessie Dean Thompson. West End Mrs. Lacey. Glen Iris, Miss Mildred Brannen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

These concerts will be continued throughout the season a concert be- ing given the first Monday night of each month. Mrs. George c. Harris, concerts g LSsSsStitve that all over ward yie itf0 to Rguuesie@ pe Club lI0Tinf nigbt " Matinee Musical Tea.
 It has been for many years the policy of the club to get in touch with the musicians who have recent ly come to Birmingham, and intro- duce them to the members of the club. This has usually been done at Get together Luncheon;" but this year, the chairman of matinee musi- calls, Mrs. E. G. Chandler, has ar ranged for musical tea at the Tut wiler. The program will be given by the new musicians and after wards at the tea it will give the members of the club an opportunity to meet them and also enjoy sc cial hour together. This event is planned as a compliment to the mu- sicians and the active members who have been working so hard for the success of the club. The associate members are most cordially invited. In a/ club as large as the Music Study club 1t is hard to keep in per sonai touch with all the members,
  and the musical matinees the club hopes to develop the social inter eStS.
 The Treble CIef Chorus.
 The first meeting of the Treble CIef chorus of the Birmingham Music Study club will be held at Cable hall October IS at 10 a. m. This will be an organization meeting. The first rehearsal is scheduled for November l. The membership is limited to 50, and there are only a few vacancies. A number of Birmingham most prominent choir singers are mem- bers of the chorus and the usual high standard will be maintained. Mrs. Edna Gockel Gussen Is director.
 O O O
 Morning Programs.
 The morning programs have all ways been one of the clubs most popular and attractive features, and these meeting twice a month from year to year have done much to de- velop the appreciation of good music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
IngIenook Chapter Music Club

Chairman, Mrs. w. P. Blair; Vice chairman. Mrs. Mckay; secretary Mrs. R.. E. Strickland; junior chair man, Mrs. Bessie Whitford; juvenile chairman, Mrs. D. L. Mckay; treas urer, Mrs. M. P. White; sacred music, Mrs. D. L. Mckay; publicity chair man. Mrs. Rosa M. Jones.
 Members: Memdames Blair, Mckay. Robert Greer, White, Whitford, Strickland S. W. Boles. Rosa M. Jones.