Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 161, 15 May 1913 — Page 11

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Between 400 and 500 Residents of This City Now Owners of A uiomobiles

'The number of automobile owners t in this city is Constantly increasing. Conservative estimates place the number of owners in Richmond at 500, although it is impossible to ascertain the exact number. Records in the office of City Controller McMahan show that more than 400 residents of the city have secured city licenses, but it is believed that there are at least 100 owners of machines who have not obtained city licenses, because, according to a recent act of the Indiana legislature, it is not compulsory now to pay a license fee to a municipality. That there are more motorists in Richmond than in any city of its size in Indiana is the statement of many local persons. Probably this is due to the fact that there are four automobile jmanufacturies in this city, which despite the fact that numerous other cars pre sold by local dealers, dispose of nrge numbers of machines yearly in Richmond and Wayne county. She Richmond automobile public has 0ways taken a keen interest in the cloings of the automobile world. Richmond-made cars have been entered in endurance runs, and local machines ihave been entered in races to compete jwith the world's greatest speed defpons. Th Westcott car, driven by

Harry Knight, was entered in one of the annual sweepstakes races held on the Indianapolis motor speedway. As usual, local people will form a part of the attendance at the third annual 500-mile race at Indianapolis, at which time the world's greatest drivers and cars will take part in the contest. Thousands of persons from every corner of the county will witness the long speed grind. Fortune will beckon, and thirty of the world's most famous racing drivers will grip the steering wheels, shout a word of encouragement to their mechanicians and send their hurtling, bellowing iron steeds forward in the third annual sweepstakes race. Death may stalk in the paths of the fearless drivers, and accidents may wreck machine after machine, but the anticipation of fame and fortune will keep the speed demons in the race for fame and fortune regardless of consequences. Cars entered in this event will be the best products of the world's automobile, engineering skill, and the drivers will be those who have long since become experienced in the trrific strain of the long race. When the sun shall have set on Indianapolis on the evening of May 30,

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present records from 300 to 600 miles, in all probability, will have fallen by the wayside. Twenty thousand dollars will go to the winner; $10,000 to the driver of the car finishing second; $o,000 to the third-place driver, and $15,for the next several cars to finish. In addition to the cash prizes, numerous trophies offtred by manufacturers to winning cars will be given. Prizes also will be given to drivers leading at the 100-mile points. "He is truly a knight," was the expression of thousands who saw Harry Knight, driver of the Wrestcott, Car No. 7, swerve from its course on the speedway, while driving at the rate of seventy or seventy-five miles an hour, in order to avoid striking another driver who had been thrown in the middle of the paved course. Knight's car, which he turned sharply, jumped i against a wall and was smashed and the driver slightly injured. This act of heroism, which brought forth comments from every man, woman and child who saw or heard of it, is one of the many which have and probably will occur again on the motor speedway. Behind that desire to win fame and fortune is the spirit of human kindness. "It was nothing." modestly said Knight, when commended for his quick action. . No Richmond made cars will be en -

tered in the race this year, but Rich-j Martin. J. E. Hagerman, M. F. Johnmond and Wayne county will be rep- j ston. B. C. Pyle, J. Runge, L. P. Roser, resented by a large number of auto- j S. G. Arnold, F. W. Kreuger, F. M.

mobile enthusiasts. Many local persons "will drive to Indianapolis for the event, and some already have parking places reserved. Auto Owners in Richmond. Appended is a partial list of automobile owners in this city: George W. Miller, E. J. Valentine, Henry Gennett, Clarence Gennett, A. M. Tschaen, Harry Gennett, A. W. Reed. Walter Eggemeyer, J. E. Haisley, Richmond Casket company, William P. Taylor, S. A. Zeller, H. G. Simmons, E. E. Brown, J. H. Kinsey, F. L. Croul, James Kelly, George W. Davis, H. F. Pilgrim, W. A. Park, T. M. Smith, J. C. Darnell, R. B. Nicholson, L R. Howard, llackman, KlehfoUt company.

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E. H. Mendenhall, Bricker . Auto Sta tion, Westcott Motor company, T. H. Ravis, Andrew Roser, W. E. McWhinney, Rodney . Foulke, C. . A.- Peterson. L. F. Ross, Richard Schillinger, N. S. Clendenin, W. F. O shorn, E. Sherer, Coffin & Trucker, T. M. Kaufman, E. B. Grosvenor,- C. T. Price,- E. McGuire, L. Cockerill, Harry Wood, Wayne Works, Roy W. Dennis, E. A. Feltman, M. C Henley, Frank Youngflesh, R. D. Morrow, I. E. Smith, G. W. Newburn, W. T. Widup, M. S. Bulla. W. R. Goodwin, L., H. & P. company, Thomas Hissen, H. M. Crawford, J. E. Weller, Richard Sedgwick, M. A. Hasty, J. B. Dougan, D.. N. Elmer, Anton Stolle, Wr. H. Kingman, J. Dewey, C. S. Bond, O. S. Beck, Fred Bethard, Charles Marvel, B. McWhinney, S. S. Stratton, L. C. Hoover, D. W. Stevenson, Pilot Motor company, Charles E. Webb, S. W. Gaar. Thomas Turner, Harry Lewis, n w VMornowT Knssoii fiaar. .T. M. w w n wnman v n Tiont-1

George R. Williams, Henry Holzapfel, J- B. Dougan. R C. Scott. O. Porter, R. M. Henley, C. Y. Miller, E. L. Rey- A- N. Collett, W. K. Bradbury FM. nolds, Waking & Co., O. K. Logue, W. Taylor. E. B. Knoltenberg A. O. LuJ. Robie. W. L. Misner. Charles Bond, en. A. P. Weist. W. L Parrish, W. I. E. Smith, Charles Crocker. D. D. I O. Williams, D. Brown, W. Davenport, Fertig. H. D. Robinson, Cliord Price, !G- H. Schell, G. H. Miller. S. W Gaar. R. T. Cooper. Fred Miller, George FoxjE. H. Cates, C. Hart, H. . B. Highley, G. R. Mitchell, O. G. Murray, J. M.H. M. Kramer, Ed Muey. A. R Moore. Wilson, A. E. Williams. George H. F- Lackey. C. E Thomason J. E. Knollenberg company. D. H. Dougan. Jones. Scott Lewis. E. G HibbertL N. w a stonn r H SndhnfT Charles iUollitz, E. E. Townsend. Bartel &

K "baII W W Zimmerman. James A. Carr, Mary M. Bruce. G. D. Bailey, Nellie P. Morse, John Steinkamp, George L. Schultz Ralph Husson, Calvin H. Conlght, Omer Hodge, Charles Hodge, A. H. Rodefelt, Richmond Candy company, O. Hollingsworth, J. E. Bender. C. S. Heet, C. A. Piehl. S. G. Smelser, Mulford & Shaeffer, W. B. Dormer, M. H. Dill, B. Uphaus, Dan Kiser. P. H. Worrell, Jones Hardware UUlUdUJ, illTlHJ 1 L 11 1 1 V., .J . ... V 14 1 11 lan. W. J. Shafer, A. H. Price, S. B. Mart, L. E. IlilT, J. Decker, C. A. Gaar, O. F. Knode, L. Z. McKee. E. W. McGuire, J. W. Morros, C. T. Price, H. H. Wenger, G. WT. Reed, H. C. Heiger, E. j B. Clements. Harry Land. A. P. Kepler, Marr P Oentrv. E. G. Howard. S. F.

Watson & Son. F. S. Anderson, J. At-jH is strange at no time to see kinson. Sam Dunlay. Louck & HilU18 farmers out filling holes in the

S. E. Bond. C. F. Wright. O. H. Little. Jonas Gaar. Perry J. Moss. D. W. Dennis, J. S. Parsons. W. F. Hendrix, Earl ; Winchester, J. H. Nicholson, L. R. Smith. G. A. Rahsteiner, W. C. Murray, Cash Beall, Wilson. Pohlmeyer & Downing, P. Hipskind, E. C. Routh, A. Baldwin. J. A. Wallace, O. B. Moody, A. L. Bramkamp, Howard Campbell. R. Cutter. Elbert RusselL H. V. McLeland. T. H. Bennett. M. W. Yencer, G. G. FerHng. Guy GotschalL A. "W. Griggs. L. M. Gentle, John Shurley, L. R. Cook. O. C. Krone, G. H. Dilka, H. Thompson, F. H. Lemon, J. S. Osborn, I. A. Karen, Mather Broa, W. N. Johnston. Harry Pinnick, J. E. Wissler, J. M. Hirschberg. Harris WTjeeler. W. L. Gaar. J. M. Judson. G. B. Dougan, E. E. Leiter. T. Logan. Paul Cornstock, G. W. MUler. J. Glaser, J. W. Cunninghain, W. D. Foulke, O. S. NIx-

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on, J. N. Worrell, George li Klein.. F. R. McFail, H. L. Hoover, C. H. Sudhoff, O. H. Wilson, R. W. Randle, J. A. Carr, J. A. Gwinn, H. S. Roberts, - P. Fisher,' Richmond . Casket . company, J. J. Scbultz, V. K. Morgan, H. Bartel. W. A. Ellis, S. A. Zeller. George Mashmeyer; W. " H." Cummins," George W. Davis, C. -P.- Holton, F... Land, -J... C. Woodhurst, P. L. Williams, R. J. Peirce, A. L. Reed, L. L. Harris, E. R. Churchill, Ed Roser, W. R. Dill, W. J. Hutton, J. Woods, J. C. Blossom, - H. Doan, H. M. Sankey, E. H. Turner, C. W. Elmer, Daniel Moss, G." Land, M. Schillinger, C. W. Jessup, J. Kempton, E. R. Draver, O. B. Fulghum, S. C. Markley. C. A. Benfeldt, J. L. Weller, H. H. Wagner, R. G. Leeds. J. F. ackerman, J. E. Fry, Reid Memorial Hospital, P. A. Reed, W. Vaughan, A. D. Gayle, J. M. Glorie. W. H. Kelley, P. J. Freeman, W. W. Johnston, C. E. Sell, F. L. Harold, Mrs. C. A. Brehm, Louis i Knopf, C. E. Tebbltts. G. L. Cates, C E. Kemper, A. M. Jenkins. W. Sample, Rohe, W. F. Bockhoff. M. A. Schneider. H. F. Pardeick. W. liams, I. A. Gormon. Dye, R. Wit ATTITUDE OF THE FARMERS TOWARDS AUTO I ST CHANGES There has been a material change in the aspect of the farmers throughcut the entire land toward .tourists in automobiles who pass through their country. Not so very many years ago an tagonism toward the motorist was found in every section. Farmers are i "" "l l tours are routed through their sec- ! oad, giving tows witnout cnarge up the hills and presenting fruit and flowers, etc., to tourists as they pass. Automobiles are seen in the front yards of many farm houses and gasoline la obtainable at practically every farm. CONVENTION DATES CHANGED It has been officially announced that the date of the annual convention of the Federation of American Motorcyclists will be held in Denver. July 2326, instead of during the week of July 27. as was originally planned. The races will be held the day following the meet, Sunday, July 27. The directors of the F. A. M. have made the date of the meeting one week earlier in order to accommodate those who desire to attend both this convention and the Cycle Parts and Accessories meeting, which is to be held in Atlantic City on August 5th.

AUTO EVENTS HELD AND f . TO,' BE: HELD' THIS YEAR

Jan. 25-Feb 1 St. Johns, B. Jan. 25-Feb. 1 Providence, R. I. Jan.. 25-Feb.. 1 Montreal, Canada. " Jan. 27-Feb. 1 Scranton. Pa. - Jan. 27-Feb. 1 Buffalo, N. Y. Jan. 27-Feb. 1 Philadelphia motor truck show. Feb. 1-8 Chicago pleasure car show; National Association Automobile man ufacturers. Feb. 3-8 Washington. D. C. Feb. 8-15 Hartford. Conn. Feb. 19-15 Chicago truck show. Feb. 10-15 Minneapolis, Minn. Feb. 10-15 Ottawa, Ont . Feb. 11-15 Bingbampton. N. Feb. 12-15 Geneva, N. Y. Feb. 15-22 Newark. N. J. Feb. 15-22 Albany, N. Y. Feb. 16-23 Richmond. Va. Feb. 17-22 Kansas City pleasure car show. Feb. 18-10 Madison. Wis. Feb. 18-21 Grand Fork. N. D. Feb. 19-23 New Orleans, La. Feb. 20-22 Canandaigua, N. Y. . Feb. 22-March 1 Brooklyn, N. Y. Feb. 24-March 1 St. Louis, Mo. Feb. 24-March 1 Memphis. Tenn, Feb. 24-March 1 Cincinnati. O. Feb. 24-March 1 Omaha, Neb. Feb. 24-27 Kansas City truck show. Feb. 24-March 1 Topeka. Kas. Feb. 25-March 1 Syracuse. N. Y. Feb. 26-March 1 Glen Falls. N. Y. March 3-5 Cincinnati Commercial show. March 1-8 Pittsburg. Pa. March 3-9 Des Moines. Ia. March 8-15 Boston pleasure car show. March 8-April 2 Barcelonia, Spain. March 11-15 Des Moine truck show. March 12-15 Ogdenburg. N. Y. March 18-22 Truck show. Buffalo. N. Y. March 19-26 Boston truck show. March 20-24 New Orleans, La. March 24-29 Indianapolis, Ind. April 18-26 Marion. Ind. May 5-8 Motor truck reliability run. auspices of the Washington Post. Washington. D. C. May 30 Indianapolis Motor Speed way meet. June 25-29 Chicago Automobile' club reliability to Boston. July 12 French Grand Prix. NOTED ENGLISH RIDERS. One of the earliest men of note in England to adopt the motorcycle was the Hon. C. S. Rolls, who was never happier than when tinkering with his machine or taking an early morning spin on the single-tracker. Rear Admiral Sir R. K. Arbuthnot is one of the best known motorcyclists in England. Sir A. Conon Doyle and George Bernard Shaw are among the men of letters who spend many pleasant hours in the saddle. Many clergymen of England also are enthusiastic motorcyclists. the Vicars of North and South Mimms. Rev. Bischoff and Rev. E. P. Greenhill being among them,

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CAR INDUSTRY Foreign Cars Entered This Year in 500-Mile International Sweepstakes Race Are Puzzlers. HOOSIERS EAGER TO KEEP RECORDS HOMtf The World-Famous Speed Course Furnishes An Exhilarating Sport and a Gals Holiday Carnival. . (By GEO. M. OICKSONJ When the first self propelled" vehicle: was made to run and then more remarkable, was actually stopped at will, people laughed. That lauRh soon changed into an ever-increasing cheer, all over the world. When four Indianapolis mentpresum ed to suggest a Speedway upon which automobiles would be raced , at unheard of speeds, the same peopl smiled knowingly. That smile has changed into a look of surprise and admiration. , Such Is the progress in Indiana where the first car was built and, where the fastest time with motor car has been made. These four men who conceived the now world-famous Speedway are Carl Fisher. A. C. Newby. James Allison and Frank Wheeler, all connected with the motor car Industry of Indianapolis. Rapid Growth Experienced. In 1909 the first meet was held on the two-and-a-half mile Speedway. The track was not paved then. At that time one manufacturer watched his cars practice and suggested that the day would come when he could do a mile a minute on the track. Last year, cars traveled at the rate of 100 and more miles an hour on the Speedway. Such is the rapid growth In the motor car building. The Speedway has done much for the entire motor car industry; it has done much for the particular car builders who entered their product; it has done much for the city of Indianapolis, and more surprising. It has declared dividends for the owners. The next contest to be waged for -cylinder-supremacy will be held May 30th. At that time American-made and , Foreign-built cars, driven by intrepid experts, will "go after" the Interna' tional Championship in the 50O-mlle race, 200 times around the two-and-one -half-mile track. The track has been paved with brick. Last year the largest paid admission that ever attended a sporting event in the history of the world, paid real, money to come inside of the speed arena and watch the National car hang op a new World's record. Last- year's, race was marked by two or three unu-' sual features; the two cars that gave . the National the hardest fight for victory were two European cars, a Mercedes and a FlaU The National's ac-; tual running time was 81.72 miles perj hour. The Mercedes, driven by Ralph; De Palma, made a marvelous race, going out in a 'dramatic fashion that brought Blahs of resret from everv one Just as the worthy pilot was nearing the end or the errinc run. Joe Dawson, an Indianapolis boy, drove the National to victory last year and the year before that in the 'first 500-mile race. Ray Harroun. another Indianapolis boy, drove the Mannoa -Wasp" to victory. Harroun's elapsed time average was 74.61 miles per hour. Who Will Winf Who will win this year is a matter that even the most skilled "rail birds" hesitate to predict. The record as now hung up is fast; some of the foreign entries are puzzlers as no one knows just what they are capable of; some of the American-made cars may spring some surprises and the Hcosiers are eager that the record be kept at home. A Practical Benefit. The Speedway has had a practical benefit furnishing an exhilarating sport and gala holiday carnivaL It has been a great manufacturing adjunct. The 'manufacturer who can put his craft through miles of sustained terrific speed, and then makes an analysis of his car. every part of it, can learn a great deal. This Is proven true by the fact that when the track was first built, the cars could not produce nearly as great speed as they can today. In the early days the cars were not as perfect as now; were not as reliable; were not ss sure under every emergency as now. This s peed-battle-grounds contains 328 acres; the grounds will accommodate 200.000 people; there are parking spaces for 10,000 automobiles; the turns of the track are banked 16 feet and have a radius of 1,500 feet; 3,500.000 brick were required to pave the track; and there are forty-one building within the enclosure. Though women were not Emitted as students in German universities until 1905. they now number more than i three thousand and compose more I than 5 per cent of the entire student ! bod.