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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14
SEES HUGE GROWTH
HIMOT0R INDUSTRY
Oakland Sales Manager Says
viii Keep Pace With
s<s- Good Roads.
BY @. !. NEPHLER,
neral Sales Manager, Oakland
49, - n.

.ft General Sales Manager, UahAaAlu
;. .ft,s.s Motor Car Co.
ess More good roads in the United
States and Canada, betterment OF
business conditions in Europe ano
developmentso f the natural resources
o South Anerica and Africa are
three factors that are bound to have
n large influence in the future
growth OF the automotive industry
In this country and the sale. of au-
tomobiies throughout the world.
sa4haf the increase in the: good
maj mileage has had a direct pear
ling on the rapid growth OF the num-
.jher o. automobiles in use Is now q
1aet recognized everyWnere. BUT Ine
rrrzsibilities of additional, smooth
srf-faeed highways. are not so well
known. There are in the United
STATES alone about 100000 miles
Of public roads. OF this huge to-
1fAl only 315, 900 are improved and
their. building has been contempo-
sfafy with the growth OF the auto
{ 4a6tive- industry.
sThkz lay isynot 50 far distant when
adiiere win be. 100000 miles of good
; reads in this country. That there
will BE many more than the present
1000, 900 cars then goes without
saving When we have 1000, 900
5. miles of improved highways. how
:. many. cars will there be then? Per-
: hans the sc, 0O0, 900 that an authority
:. IN the industry predicted recently.
Examination of the most recent
.husiness-Weather map of the world
. alzovvk that. conditions are in1pr0v-
!. Ing in many countries of Europe:
that they are static in others. and
declining in still others; but the
general trend is one OF better
nent. In Norway, Sweden, Dem
mark. Spain ands Italy business IS
on the upgrade. England is Ger.
tain to emerge triumphantly to
noffnalcy and France is beginning
: Is make real progress. Europe is
today taking large number or
: AInefican-b built motor cars, but she
will take even more as she shakes
so9 the after-effects or the war.
But It is South America and Africa
and their vast potentialities as auto
mobile markets that are particularly
Interesting. We are such a busy
people and there are 50 many COM
Olexities In our national life that
4-we are apt to be more or less self
) conferred and to overlook what is
going on elsewhere in the world.
There is little doubt that South
Z America and Africa will, In the not
Car distant future, furnish such ire
S mendous markets for automobiles Of
Au1eEicAH make as to cause even the
s most sanguine gasp in establishment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14
LARGE CITIES FACE
TRAFFIC PROBLEM
II ,000, 900 Autos Bring Con-
ditions So Suddenly Best
Experts Are Puzzled.

The large cities must make ade-
quate provisions for the automo-
biles in 1928 and solve a traffic
problem that has come upon them
so suddenly in the shape Of II ,OO0.-
900 motor vehicles that they have
mot yet had time to grasp. its mag
.nitude and make necessary provis-
ions.
w. r. Tracey. assistant sales
manager Of the Oakland Motor Car
Company, Pontiac, Mich, states
that the problem has now reached
an acute stage.
with New York city, for in.
stance. doubling the number OF its
automobiles every three years, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14

land denote grace and beauty, very
pleasing to look upon, a snOothneas
that appeals. The brilliant, lasting
finish far outlasts the ordinary coat
of paint.
The radiator OF the new Over
land has been raised one and one
half inches and iii assembled with
the shell Id one unit The cowl
and hood have been raised a like
height, giving the streaYn.line APP
pearance, denoting ease of operation
and fleetness II needs be. The same
distinctive hood catches that have
been used on the fiye-passenger
WHY'S. knight cars are now stand
ard equipment OF the new Over
land
The front splasher and 1Eont end
of the tenders have been slightly
redesigncd to eliminate rumbles.
Anti-squealks have been added ia
the running board splasher, body
and frame. Automotive engineers
are authority for the statement that
65 per cent Of the squealss and
raftIes in an automobile are from
the hood and running boards.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14

GOpyright 1884, by The
I We have discussed the tuning-tIp
process when the control lever Is in
fun choke position. It is equally
important that the choker valve be
inspected in its of position. As
q rule a stop is provided for the
valve lever so that it cannot be
pulled or turned beyond full open.
ing. See that butterfly valve is
wide open, any slight angle will
cause restriction Of air, thurs re-
ducing power and speed, and render
ing the carburetor more difficult
and often impossible to adjust. This
10 usually the cause pf irregular op-
GRAFTON OF motor and wasting fuel,
fouling Of spark plugs and apparent
oil pumping action Of pistOns.
In the case Of dash and controls
that connect with levers to needle
valves or spray MOBILES, follow your
instruction book closely on these.
See that lever hits the stop III the
fun off position and that all con-
necti0ns are securely locked.
The most important thing in con-
necfiOn with ch0kers or dash con-
~ rolls is to learn the off and on
positions. In some cases stop In
each direction indicates fun off and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14

The body of the car Is wider and
bigger IN every way. There Is
ample room, even for q stout per-
son, to enter the front door on the
steering wheel side, a convenience
that IS appreciated by many. The
beads have been dranitted from
the doors and body, making q much
heater lOolxin finish and duplicating
the body construction found In
much more expensive cars.
The top and clear vision wind
shield have been lowered two inches.
Gypsy curtains, integral with the
top itself. adds to the Joy OF motor
ing Fastened from the inside. they
open with all four doors.
Greater Riding Comfort.
both front and rear seats have
been lowered. IL inches IT the
front and inches In the rear.
giving more comfortable seating
pitch, accentuating the ease 81 rid
il1g Of the patented Tripiex springs
unquestionabIy the most important
Improvement In light car riding
comfort since the INTRODUCTION Of
the pneumatic tire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14


dollble-deck streets and highways in
the large cities. TN Detroit already
there Ia an automobile subway in
the approach to BeNe Isle.
Double Deck Streets.
A double deck street is in use IN
the approaches to the Grand Cen.
trail Terminal In New York City.
Whatever the ultimate solution the
time is now ripe for real cOnstruc-
tive thinking and action on this
subject.
"The saturaticn point Of the
automobile III the United States
has been discarded as a.. wiIl-O-the.
wisp always 50 far away that it
need not trouble US. The autOmo.
bile has been the greatest boon 10
efficiency prosperity and health
since the advent Of the steam rail.
road It Is the most flexible form
OF individual transportation the
world has ever known and the
world has never discarded or curbed
an invention that makes for eff.
cheney and happiness.
Therefore, 1t Is high time that
municipal engineers begin to talta
definite action to solve the trafft.
problem that is growing more grave
each year.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14


-oli location, this alIv applies to
the push and pull type How
ever. In the case sO1 levers that
rotate with rich and can Rradua-
ttons, the pOiIiter lisl6aily goes be-
syoIld the lean mar for 4uII off
position before. the stop ID reached
and ia the Other dir elton beyond
the rich mark before It hits the
other stop. Y0li can readily see
the danger of being misguided by
these marks In the event that
cholser cOntrOs Is not adjusted to
register with che rich and lean
marks. Il have seen cases OF spark
plugs fouIing daily because the
pointer did not register properly
with the marks. The owner was
operating his car with lever at the
lean mark when ii required ap-
.proximately another One-uuarter
urn TO reach the stop III the off
position. Likewise he found ex-
freme cold starting hard, because
the cl1olxer was. not fully on with
the pointer at the rich mark.
Therefore, when purchasing new
car always form an acqza intance
with the characte ristics az the con-
trolls on that particular make Of
car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14

OMETHING under the At the glider trials
- in England Cadillac touring rugged to Gid
of the petition Rudolph president
the W1shngOn Cadillac Company UhO keeps tab or the
Of CGdncs the Ord admits that this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14

Try not to drive with muffler open
or using the cutout, especially near
populated localities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-14
nlorc ni1es Per Car
IN WIN 1Sl@
Iy Ray lzzcl7ozsaasaa

MISUNDERSTANDING CHOKER CONTROL FOUL SPARK
j .35 PLUGS DAILY
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
CITY ITEMS.

Harry Evans was arrested on Lin coin street this afternoon by Detec tive Sergeant William r. MeCue an, supernumerary Officer Joseph Have on charge of indecent exposure.
 Laurel Court Sewing circle will mce at the home Of Mrs. Carroll Golf. 7t Lake street. Wednesday. from 10 tt o'clock. Luncheon will be served
 Mir. and Mrs. Francis Griffin o Monroe street. Ernest Griswold o Francis street and Mary Burkarth o Walnut street have returned from { weekend spent in New York. The, were in attendance at the world scrie. baseball game Saturday.
 w. R. Buckncr will speak at tho regular meeting Of the New Britain Rotary club 10 be held Thursda, noon at the Elks club on Washington street. He will have as his subject Something Absolutely Different"
 The regular meeting of the New Britain Lions club will be held to- morrow evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Business and Professional Women's club house on High street. James R. Brown of New York will speak. A regular meeting of the Knights of Washington will be held at St. Marks parish house tomorrow night at 7:3O o'clock. At o'clock the members of the organization will join with the Mems club in listening to a second in a series of lectures on The Prayer Book' to be delivered by the Rev. Mir. Lindsey of Hartford.
 A daughter has been born to Mir. and Mrs. John Grobstein of 31 Am herst street.
 Walter Palowski of 24t Broad street has complained to the police that his wife is missing from home and five children are also gone. He said that on Saturday he. drew sl,6oo from the bank and gave 1t to his wife.
 Philip Conrad of 65 Silver street, Hartford, is at the New Britain gen eral hospital suffering with sprained back as the result of having fallen off trolley car at the corner of Stanley and Church streets last night.
 George w. Curtis of 19 Emmons PlacS reported to the police at about 5 o'clock this morning that he would like to have an officer sent to his home immediately as a man named Cakes who lived at his house was go- ing to leave without paying for two weeks room rent. Policeman John C. Stadler was sent to the scene but Oakes had made his escape from second floor window and could not be found
 c. H. Curtis of Plainville reported to the police today that his automo- bile was stolen in Waterbury last night.
 Victor Hilton of 74 Talcott street reported to the police today that his ] overcoat was stolen from his auto which was parked on Winter street l last nighht.
 Mrs. Charles Hickey of Spring street complained to the police this that a toy wagon was stolen | from her home last night.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
COUNCIL POWERLESS
 ID ORDER CONTRACT.
seonuausd from 'F,r., P.ssl


 tsrmihe what course or action ta foi- los The chairman intimated that the contract may be awarded to the c L. 4 D. Co, despite the eeaaeil's ehiee- tion. since lheTs Is some Likelihood that the heard has such power. Specifications seTe given a number ef contractors whe desired t0 bid on the town home contract and the G 5, fofriss Co. submitted the lowest offer, The c, l., S D, Co, which is a leeal concern, sent iH a bid which was approximately si,SeA higher fhsn that of the Periss Co. but because il Was q local concern whose abilities in construction work was known 10 the charity commissioners. the boa I'd recommended that contracts be si |, tered into with the concern,
 hsirrad tp Opposition
 ferriss. with an attorney inter viewed a number af republican mem. bers of the council and opposition to the recommendation was organized with the result that the charity boards suggestion vas not adopted. The council. through favorable action on an amendment brought in by Al. derman C, ]. Dehm, voted "a have contracts made with the porriss Go, Judge kifkham looked into the legal ny Of the action and finds that the councils powers are limited 10 ratlfy. Ing or rejecting d recommendation as 10 contract. but he finds nothing in The eity's laws which permit of the council making a contract or this na- ture.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
SAN FRANCISCO RINGS
 WITH LEGION JUBILEE
2 Ihoazzaas AFffse for fifh Annual ceaFeatiea--6saer.i Jessf Hsiier
 Is Prominent 6nast

San rrsneisea, oet. 1.-The nfth annual convention ef the American Legion opened here officially today with mere thaH sea delegates. repre- senting virtually every state and ter, FitaFy Of the United States. and thousands of visiting LssionaaiFes in attendance,
 Final plans fer the submission ef resolutions and the transaction Of husiness which is ta come hefare the delegates were completed al meets ing of the national executive com mittee yesterday,
 It was estimated by Legion officials today that lo.hAA members af the organization arrived yesterday and several thousand others arrived today on special trains which had been de. layed en route.
 Among those who arrived yesterday were Alvin T. owsley of Texas, na- iional commander Of the Legieni see- retary of Labor James ], Davis, who is representing President Coolidge: James n. Mcfarland, national eom- mander of the disabled American veterans of the world war. and GenS eral Josef Haller commander of the Polish army.
 I.egionnaires. caught with the care free spirit Of San Francisco. made San Franeisco's streets merry avenues of reyery last night. Thousands Of veterans jammed .the principal thoroughfares. q eolorfnl parade. rib. bon aud badge bedecked. or garbed In unique and striking convention eos- tunes.
 Blaring bands and the raucous din Of noise. .making devices created n bedlam sufficient to anpraise all Of san Francisco that ''rhe Legion is Here"
 Throngs crowded the Hobbies and steps of virtually every hotel as the incoming delegates and visitors were welcomed for the i've days of busi- ness and ioliifcation which are to follow. Headquarters have been es- tablished for delegates from each state in different hotels and individual reunions were being held today as state delegates got acquainted.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
HratHs
slm wsl,as VI. nsaass.

Mrs selma Helsn Bennett. wife sf Walter w, Bennett died saturday msFnins al the MeFiaear general hes piisi after a short iilness,
 Mrs. Bennett sas formerly q resi- dent of New Britain, where she had many friends. who sill sTiege to learn Of her death. She was the daughter af MT, and Mrs, Emil II, AmmeR af Columbia street this city. Besides her parents, she is survived bs a daughter. Helen Jsnsi two brothers. Fred H Ammen and Bruhe c, Am- mon of this city, and tgo sisters, Mrs, Stanley L. Dennett of this city and Mrs, Annette F. Lssher ef Detroit
 The funeral vas held this after nion al her late home, IS Cambridge street, MeFiden, Rev, Henry W, MaieF. pastor Of the Center Congregational church of this city. effieiatsd. Inter. ment was in FairYisw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
A. o. H. to Elect Officers
 Tomorrow Evening

ofiicers will be elected at a meeting Of Rev, W. A, Harly branch Of the A. Q, II, tomorrow evening at a meet ing called for o'clock the change in meeting time having been neeessit- ated by the mission services at st, Mary's church. Heretofore the cleo. ton has been held in peeember. but n recent change in the by-lawa Of the organization shifts elections ahead, Following the meeting, which Is to take place in Judd's hall, a social will be held. John J. kiniry and Joseph will entertain with vocal numbers.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
STABBED IN FIGHT

Meriden, Oct. 15.-James Landino, 25, of 66 Clay street, New Haven. is in serious condition at the Meri- den hospital today, though his re- covery is expected, from a stab wound in the abdomen which he is alleged to have received early yes terday morning in a fight with James Rocco of this city. The latter was slashed in the thigh but he was able to be in court today, and he was held in s3,000 for trial Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
OLIVER CASE CONTINUED.

Burdette Oliver. arraigned in po- lice court this morning for being a fugitive from justice and who is wanted by the Rochester, N. Y., an- thorities on a charge of abandonment, had his case continued until tomor- row morning by Judge B. W. Alling after Attorneys William Mangan and Alfred Levitt announced that he would fight extradition from this state to New York. Chief William c. Hart stated that he had wired the New York authorities to come after Oliver as he had been advised by counsel that he would not fight ex- tradition. Attorney Levitt said. how ever. that Mr. oliver's father had se- cured the services of Attorney Ed ward Day of Hartford to fight the extradition.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Stock prices made . brisk recovery fFam EsesRt hssyihezs ia isdaS's mar ket, Trading was largely Of s pro- fsssieAal ehaFssseF with short cover ing operations furnishing the impetus fer the rally. Nearly deSeh mlAef issues established nss low records fer inc year duFlHs the early period CT hssyinsss. Sales sppFesimsied ass,' 1e0' shares,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
RECOMMENDATIONS
Miss Anna A. Fitzsimmons and Wesley Reddcn Married This Morning at St. Mary's Rectory.

Miss Anna A. Fitzsimmons of 96 Lake street became the bride this morning of Wesley Redden, the cere- mony being performed at St. Mary's rectory at 9 o'clock by Rev. John T Winters
 Miss Katherine Fitzsimmons sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Albert Lyman was groomsman.
 The bride wore gown of dark brown canton crepe with chantille lace, trimmed with blue velvet, and a hat of brown velvet. She carried a bouquet of American beauty roses. The bridesmaid wore blue canton crepe with blue panne velvet hat. She carried a bouquet of yellow tea roses. Both wore fur scarfs.
 After a honeymoon tour in the south. Mir and Mrs. Redden will re- side at IA Warlock street. Mrs. Red- den, until recently was employed by the New Britain National bank. MT. Redden is employed by Hallinan, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
ATTEND K. OF F. CONVENTION

Delegates from local lodges of the Knights of Pythias will attend the state convention of that order which starts tonight. at New London. Thomas c. Dolan of New London will preside at the convention. Representatives who will attend the convention from the w. l.. Morgan lodge, No. n arc Elmer w. Ripple, M. w. Putney and Thomas Mitchell; St. Elmo lodge, Waldo Gilbert. Thomas H. Spence, William Hickey. John A. Dolan and W. H. Norton, supreme representa- tive.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our relatives. friends and neighbors for the kind ness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death Of our beloved mother. especially the girls of Swiss Rib Dept. and Brown mending room and crochet dept. of the American Hosiery. for the beautiful floral of ferings.
 Signed,
 MARY, KATHERINE and MAR
 GARET McDoNouGH and MRS
 THOMAS BOYLE.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
OLDEST BREGsToNE DIES.

Chicago. Oct. 15.-Selig Bregstone. patriarch Of the Bregstone family, 500 members of which live in this country. died at his home here today, aged S3. More than 700 Bregstoncs nt- tended reunion here last August. MT. Bregstone, who was the oldest male Bregstone in America. attended syna- gogue daily until few days of his death.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
BATS HAVE RADIO IDEA

Bats avoid collisions with trees and other objects when flying in pitch darkness not only by sight but by emitting a powerful vibrating note. in- audible to human ears. The vibra- tory air wave reacts upon meeting an obstacle and so warns the bat of.the danger ahead.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
R. R. OFFICIALS HERE
Managers of New Haven and Penn Systems to Visit Factory Heads

SssNHS to NiSits f"cpoTs ueaus
 New Britain manufacturers will en. certain number Of officials of the N. Y., N. H. X II. and Pennsylvania roads at luncheon at the Shuttle Meadow club next Friday noon. The official party Is due to arrive in this city at 12:3o and the guests will be taken to the club at once.
 The members of the party are: The Nessrs. Bardo. R. Campbell. J. o. Halliday. Foster, II. Hackett, Wood ward. McGrath, Behan and Redman. of the New Haven road and C. S. Krick, general manager; ]. l.. ,Ets- man, freight traffic manager; D. N. Bell, general passenger agent; Guy McCabe, general freight agent: Charles Nye. R. McDonough and C.. Fl. Morgan, of the Pennsylvania sys- tenn.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
SERVICES AT TOWN HOME.

The religious committee of Every mans Bible class, headed by E. F. Neumann, chairman. held services at the town home yesterday afternoon. MT. Neumann led the meeting, which was outdoors, and Oliver H. Nichols played tho piano.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
EAST FLYING IN EuRopE.

London, Oct. 12.-A new record for speed between London and Cologne has been made by the Instone Air liner City of Washington" which completed the journey of 53o miles in 12s minutes. The boat journey for the same trip takes 1s hours.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
PREPARING FOR NICKY

Washington. Oct. 15.-The federal government was granted rehearing by the supreme court today in the case against Jules W. tNicky) Arm stein. Argument was set for Novem- Der 19.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
1fi.itrrals
Edward l.. JanswicL.

Funeral services for Edward I. Janswiek were held this afternoon n s;so o'clock st st. Marks church, In torment was In Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15

An important meeting of the wom- en of St. Joseph's parish will be held tomorrow night to arrange for a large social function in November.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15
Joseph Bednarryk.

Funeral services for Joseph Bed- narczyk were held this morning at s o'clock at the Sacred Heart church and interment was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-15

U. $. TREASURY STATEMENT. |. S. Treasury balance, s364,912,S64.
Evening star., 1923-05-10
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s--l--,;rorrrv 4 meats store only: rent So
81 trorc.y and cigar store ana " rooms
rent. $50
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81. 500. t~ar stand. income. $50 daily rSnt
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rent, So. 49,,
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gas aud e"c.; rent. Sloo
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rent. Sliu.
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Ia rnhe heat. splendid C"hdhh"h. "'i'
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rent sac
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shop. Earasc ~! "l'S' f'E'hls
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