Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 126, 13 March 1910 — Page 16

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THE RICH3IONT PALIADIUMAXD SUX TELEGRA.M, SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1910.

WESTCOTT CAB IS in GREAT DEMAND

Already Big Local Concern Is Six Months Behind in Its Orders.

WAS THOROUGHLY TESTED

BEFORE ITS MANUFACTURE BEGAN AND FIRST TEST CAR WAS RECENTLY SOLD, PRACTICALLY GOOD AS NEW.

In this day and age when everybody and everything Is on the move; when in the hustle and bustle of life's strenuous- existence, the cry of the American is "more speed, more speed," until the thirst ever to increase one's motive power is rapidly assuming the mania stage, the horse, that faithful old beast of burden, who has served humanity since the dark ages of mankind, is slowly but steadily giving away to the automobile and the animals days of service (for pleasure at least) are numbered. It was after realizing this condition of affairs and the growing popularity of the automobile, that the Westcott Carriage company, one of the oldest concerns in the city, eighteen months ago, considered the advisability of abandoning the manufacture of carriages and xtfhides and entering the automobile field. Made Thorough Test. Believing that they had material for an excellent machine, but not wishing to engage in the manufacture of automobiles until they were convinced beyond all shadow of a doubt, the officials of the company had a test car made, according to their own specifications, and tried it out for six months. During that period of time the car covered thousands of miles; was submitted to the wear and tear of the country roads and put to every available test, but no flaws were found. The mechanism proved to be perfect and the experiment even a far greater success than the most fond hopes had anticipated. During this six months not one penny was expended for repairs on the machine. A remarkable incident in connection is the fact that this same car has been in continual operation from that time and was sold last wak by Lee Ashley, secretary and treasurer and manager of the company, in fully as good condition as it was at the time of Its manufacture, it is said. In the eighteen months that the car has been used it has not required the expenditure of even the most trival amount for repair, probably establishing a

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tires were not even punciurea aunng that long period of operation. Three Cars Per Day. When the company first began the manufacture of automobiles, the output of the concern was one machine a day. The increase in business soon doubled this number until at the present time the company puts out an average of three finished products daily, and is behind in its orders six months. Employing about 150 men the concern is kept busy attempting to fill the orders and meeting the consignments which have increased within the past few months to enormous proportions. It was stated by an official of the company yesterday that several additions would have to be made to the plant to keep pace with the increased business. Two Styles Are Made. Built along graceful and easy lines, the $2,000 touring car and $1,900 roadster manufactured by the Westcott company attract attention and are commented upon for their beauty wherever they are seen. They are admired for their stylish appearance and stand the most critical inspection to which they may be subjected, from a technical standpoint. From a small beginning the factory has witnessed a rapid growth in the past year and takes a prominent place in the automobile field with its thousands of competitors, which speaks well for Richmond. The company ships cars to all parts of the world and is recognized as one of the largest manufactories of automobiles

in Indiana. The sterling worth of the car is heralded by all who have used it. Its endurance qualities, combined with its possibilities in speed and its general simplicity makes it an ideal car in every respect and all that can be desired in the automobile line.

VALUABLE JEWELS HELD

Eggs as Food. German doctors have been invest! gating the length of time that eggs are retained in the stomach. If- It be granted that the length of time that food is retained in the stomach Is a measure of its digestibility, lightlj cooked eggs are the most digestible next come raw eggs, then buttered eggs and finally hard boiled eggs and eggs in an omelet. The nitrogen of hard boiled eggs is absorbed to about the same extent as that of meat, but the fat Is much better absorbed than that of meat. Another investigator showed that lightly boiled eggs and raw eggs have a higher food value as part of a mlxad diet than a corresponding amount of meat.

Following .Orders. Charlie What have you been doing to your face, dear boy? Percy I tried to shave myself this morning. Charlie What on earth for? Percy The doctor told me that I ought to take more exercise. Illustrated Bits.

Swiss Police Have Several Under Arrest Suspected of Theft.

At Cross Purposes. Scott Half the people in the world don't know what the other half are doing. Mott No; that Is because the other half are doing them. Boston Transcript.

(American News Service) Geneva. March 1. Jewels which are stated to be worth over $5t in the possession of the police at Bozen, in the Tyrol, are waiting for owners to claim them. Several men and women are under arrest at Bozen on suspicion of having stolen them. The prisoners are believed to belong to an international gang who have systematically robbed hotel visitors and the Continental express trains during the last two years. The prisoners are fashionably dressed but not only deny that they stole the jewels, which were found in their bags but also that they know each other. The strangest part of the case Is that, though the police have widely advertised, the jewels, the description of which is, of course, known only to themselves, no claimants have yet put in an appearance. One magnificent diamond tiara and an equally magnificent necklace of pearls are alone valued at thousands of pounds, and there are scores of other precious jewels and stones.

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This is the Motor Cycle that has a record of success that beats any Motor Cycle on sale today. In every public road test of importance in both 1908 and 1909, the Excelsior has not only made good, but in near y every instance showed the greatest proportion of perfect scores of any motor-cycle contesting. As a result, the purchaser who demands "Show me" has onl to look at the record of accomplishment and the many points of practical superiori y fully evidenced in the 1910 models. We have built a machine that is comfortable, that owing to its freedom from vibration, its comfortable saddle position, power arid simplicity, could be ridden day after day, in fair weather and foul, oi good roads and bad, that would carry not only the rider, but any reasonable load of baggage or even two persons at as high a rate of speed as he would ever have any reason to travel. Believing that the motorcycle was to be a practical means of personal transportation rather than a fad or a plaything, we have built a machine to stand hard, daily service, a machine that would meet every requirement of such service and would be "on the job" continuously without necessity of adjustment or continual care. Knowing myself that the Excelsior is the best motor-cycle on the market today, I want to show you to do that I ask you, whether you are in the market at the present time to buy or not, to call at my store and let me explain to you the superiority of the Excelsior. Up to date there have been 18 Excelsiors sold in Richmond and vicinity, from this store. Get in line with the leaders if you want to be one of them. EflmmeiP SnrmStffla

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Correct In Construction Beautiful in Design Moderate In Price

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We employ all skilled mechanics in building the WESTCOTT. We manufacture nothing but automobiles and devote our entire time to their construction. Why not investigate the best and most attractive car on tr e market? Telephone our office. We will send our driver to give you a demonstration. Ask your neighbor regarding its comfort and easy riding qualities. We have recently added to our line of touring cars a very attractive Roadster. Greatly admired by the most critical observers. Remember there is no freight, no agent's commission, and you are at the factory's door when information is wanted.

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