Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 25 April 1915 — Page 13

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 1915.

H» SEES PLANT OF INTERSTATE CO.

Local Distributor Enjoys Visit to Factory At Muncie—Brings Back Two Cars.

The Inter-State factory at Muncie was probably one of the busiest placcs in the state of Indiana on Thursday, April 22. The dealers were invited to bring some of their prospective buyers for an inspection of the factory and to attend the banquet which was held at the Delaware hotel. The visitors were most royally entertained by Mr. Twyman, general manager, Mr. Vatet and other officials of the company, wilo Been to it that not the least thing was overlooked in assisting George M. Kanouse, state distributor, in acquainting his agents with the car. An inspection of the raw materials, the parts and the car from the first tolt up to the finished car on the floor, the Inter-State controls every part that goes into tnc car, and with a class of the most skilled workman are putting up for the/ public a car that need not stand second to any at even much higher prices. They build a five-passenger touring Mir and one of the most beautiful and comfortable roadsters on the market today.

The many dealers, prospective buyers, officials and employes formed into line with the cars that were to be taken away on this occasion and held a parade on the main streets to the hotel. On the return trip and on ho beauiful grounds, moving picaures were made.

George C. Fischer, the local representative, who attended this big show, states that he never heard so many compliments extended to anv factory, officials and service as from those who were fortunate enough to attend this, the biggest auto day in Indiana, and every dealer will go out with so much proof and enthusiasm that it will not be much of a task to prove to the people that they have the best car.

Two cars were brought back tor Hubert TV. Sutton and Harrv D. Culley. Mr. Culley drove his own car from Muncie. 1

MATHENY EXPLAINS SYSTEM OF HAYNES GASOLINE FEED

"The Stewart vacuum gasoline feud system is without a doubt the greatest improvement that has been adopted by the automobile industry within t!".e last year," states J. G. Matheny, distributer of the Haines Light Six. "Cowl tanks will disappear as the body Is lowered and made to corform with the real stream line effect. The cowl tank necessitates a high body and bulky cowl so that the pressure system of forcing gasoline to the carburetor from the rear tank was the only cnoice until the advent of the vacuum system. "While it has been proved in several tests that the vacuum system is more economical in the use of gasoline than the pressure system, it is a rather difficult mater to explain why such a condition is possible. "With the pressure system there is a great variation in the amount or gasoline actually passing into the carburetor. It is generally the case tliat every ounce of gasoline possible is forced into the carburetor so that the level is carried higher and more gasoline is consumed than is actually needed to develop power. The pressure on the carburetor is less when climbing a hill and greater when descending, anil the mixture of vaporized gasoline and air going into the cylinders varies accordingly^'

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Chief Mechanio In Charge of Squad of Autos Explains Small Army Is In Field.

In the official news from Europe, little mention is made of the small remnant of the Belgian army which fought so gallantly :n the early stages of the war. But a letter just received- by the Willys-Overland company, Toledo, O., f.'om the chief mechanic in charge of the big squad of throe hundred Overlands purchased by Belgium shortly after the outbreak of hostilities, proves that the small army is still a factor in the northern fight.ng.

An interesting description is given of one of many trips from Calais to the lighting front, the cars are called up'"n to malic. The letter gives an iiiklinc- of the terrific conditions under which the Overlands are forced to work continuously: "1 was ordered to drive the director of the cannon factory and an officer from Calais to the front," runs the letter. "In addition to the passengers, the car, which has a transport body like that of other Overlands in use here, was loaded with artillery parts for repairing guns, together with a Quantity of petrol and oil necessary to '.ast us the entire drive. The weather was cold and fogyy with a strong wind blowing oil" the sea. "He-Tore leaving Calais we were stopped by the first of the many sentries encountered everywhere. They spring up suddenly, apparently out of the ground, like jacks in the box. We were stopped three times before arriving at Dunkirk And each time we were forced to show our papers and passes. Every precaution is ta.ken against spies, but they manage to get within the lines in spite of Ihe risks they run. "In the towns we were only allowed to maintain a S'p-eed little faster than a walk, but on th open road there is no limit. The Overland often reached a speed of fifty miles an hour with its full load. "After we left Dunkirk the hard driving started. Upon leaving the town we turned sharp to the right and followed the canal for a long distance, passing a number of cars smashed and deserted at the roadside. We saw an Overland upside down in the canal. It had evidently been deliberately driven into the canal to prevent capture at some time. "When wo left the canal banks, the roads became exceedingly rough and were fearfully cut up by the passing of heavy transports, the troops and artillery. While rounding a turn at fair speed I had to jam on the brakes to keep from running Into some nasty look'ng barb wire entanglements which stretched across the road about two feet high. Upon alighting I found that there was just enough room left for our car to crawl through diagonally across the road. "We had just gctten up speed again when we were forced to stop and squeeze past some earthworks built on either side of the road, allowing just room enough to get the car through with a great deal of manipulation and close work. Immediately after thit we encountered a series of entrenches dug almost clear across the road. A fall into these big ditches would probably put the car out of commission and seriously injure the passengers. "Sleet and snow, which came at this point, would have made driving very difficult and dangerous, had it not been for the excellent adjustable windshield vi ith which the Overland is equipped. When we arrived at Houtham, once a prosperous Belgian city, wo found it occupied entirely by the military, practically all of the inhabitants havinr: left. The stieets were alive with soldiers, horses and guns, going to and

motor sp«edway, preparatory to the next 500-mile race. A novel feature of the new car Is the windshield, displayed prominently above, which makes riding at any speed comfortable, and does away entirely with goggles.

from the fighting front, or changing positions. In the distance wo could near the continuous booming of the Belgian 150 milimeter guns. In the city we lunched on sandwiches and lumps of chocolate and were on our way again in less than a quarter of an hour. "The only road from here to the front was of the roughest sort, hurriedly constructed for army uso. In some instances the ruts were fully afoot deep. The Overland sped over nelds, bumped over railroad crossings, floundered in mud up to the axles, and I drove half the time with the front wheels caught in the great ruts xnxde by the heavy guns. "We finally reachcd our destination, where noise of the guns was deafening. This, with the clack of the mitrailleuse, tho shrieking of shells and the continuous gallcplng of batteries, made bedlam of what used to be a peaceable farming country. I unloaded the car as soon as possible and started the return journey In the dark. And driving at night in Belgium is far different from the night driving, you know. Your work requires full speed and yet you are allowed only half of your lights and even they muse bo dimmed. "If you could but know the rough treatment these Overlands have been having over here, you would realize more than ever their ability to stand far mere than any of the strains of ordinary usage. It is regular practice here—to drive in a manner which would not be countenanced in Uio United States. We get to our destination as quickly as possible, without any thought of the car. If ths car is disabled we leave it and take another. We have neither the time nor facilities for making repairs. "The fact that I have driven the same Overland under these extreme conditions since its arrival in Belgium last September, seems to me the best possible evidence of the wonderful stamina of the car."

FIRESTONE MEN CLOSE MEET.

Big Gathering of Service Employes Proves Success. The big gathering of Firestone service men from cojtst to coast closed in Akron Saturday, after a three-day session, where nothing but service was discussed.

This making a science of service puts a new thought in the development of big business, and others are following the lead of Firestone in studying and putting into effect this new idea of specialized service.

R. J. Firestone, sales manager, in commenting- on the work during this conference, stated that, lust year the Firestone company Increased their output seventy-eight per cent and added fifty more dealers, and credits this remarkable increase not only to the quality of the product, but also to the service that goes with their product.

The Firestone company early realized the value of good will and believe It a moral responsibility to make sure that every customer receives the fullest value and satisfaction. A special service department has been maintained for the express purpose of studying conditions of tire usage and lend friendly advice, whether or not it pertains to tires of their make or those cf other companies.

Tires, like the engine or other parts of a car, require a reasonable amount of attention if best results are oxpeoted. Tire-3 are built to stand hard usage, but. of course, there is a limit, and Firestone service men work closely with all Firestone users in securing greater mileage and better service from their tire equipment.

Ihe Firestone company also Issues a series of folders in connection with tire usage—not with any spirit of fault linctlng, but with a feeling of real interest In the service and pleasure of every car owner. All tire users are made to foel welcome at any time to consult the service specialists at the factory or at any of their branches or agencies.

This is the third annual conference of the Firestone service men.

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Foston got Vean Greg's the league's sensation in 1913, from the Indians for Ben Egan and Fritz Coumbe, second string battery men.

Chicago got Hal Chaae, peerless first baseman, from New York for Borton and Zvjider, ordinary inllelaers.

Take the two deals on the "dope" and you will readily agree that Boston and Chicago apparently got all the best cf It. if at the contrary is the fact.

The Indians seem to have hung something on Bill Carrigan's eye, as Gregg's arm apparently has gone from bad to worse, and ball players say the former famous portsider can't tio his own tie these days. On the other hand, Egan is catching great ball for Birmingham and Coumbe looks like a likely prospect.

The Yanks just about broke even in the Chase exchange. Borton was a tizr.le and Zeider's jumped. But Chase

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"When Otto Walker, Oakland, Cal., on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, flashed under the judges' stand in the finish of the throe hundred-mile Easter classic at Venice, Cal., he gave the officials of Venice cause to be congratulated for having constructed as a municipal project a speedway which afforded opportunity for shattering all previous motorcycle records," says Walter Evans, local Harley-Davidaan dealer. "Walker's time for the three hundred miles was 4:24:17 1-5, making an average of 68% miles per hour, faster time than was mado by Barney Oldfield in the automobile races held over ihe same course on St. Patrick's day. Fifteen seconds after Walker shot across the tape the winner, he was followed by Leslie ("Red") Parkhurst, also on a Harley-David-son. "Walker hung up a record that should stand for a long time. Both he p.n.d Parkhurst made better time than /as set at SavannaJi in the 303-mile classic held there Thanksgiving day B* Lee Taylor, who finished in t:02:32. Between them, Walker aJid Parkhurst carried away $1,400 in prize money, Walker being awarded an extra $100 for breaking the record."

SMITHS AT BLACKHAWX.

The L. D. Smiths, City league team, will play the Blackhawk team at Blackhawk this afternoon. The following memi'bers of the Smiths are requested to be at the Union station at 12:30: Craig, Bushers, Vester. Miller, Jackson, Hitchcock, Hubbard, Roberts and Dempsey. The Smiths will play the opening game of their City leaguo season May 2, playing the St. Leonards at Stop 4, Paris line. They have also scheduled games with North Terre Hai.te for May 9 and the Clinton Walkovers for May 16.

VIGOS COP, 17 TO 16.

The Vigos defeated the Tanks Saturday afternoon in a hard fought game, 17 to 16. Campbell and Alexander formed the winning battery. Score: Vigos 3 0 0 2 11 0 0 0 1—17 Yanks 21 31 2200 5-v-lii

The Vigos accept the challenge of the A. B. C. clut'. For games call 2111 old phone.

LINTON TO OPEN .SEASON.

The Linton, Ind.. baseball team will ooen its season Sunday, when it will plav the Carlisle team at Linton. There

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be a band concert and apto parade before the game. The Linton team will play at Bloomington, May 23. For games, address Thomas L. Butts, Ln.ton, Ind.

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ALL-STARS TO PLAY.

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