Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 108, 23 March 1916 — Page 12
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HAROLD PRAISES FIRST RICHMOND AUTO SHOW; WILFRED JESSUP TALKS
REICHSTAG MEETS
"Richmond and Wayne county have good reason to be proud of their first annual automobile show," said tr.I. S. Harold, oresident of the Wayne County Old Trails association. "Several of the exhibitors here from other cities told me today that the Richmond show is better decorated and is as representative of the automobile industry as any 6how in the country." Dr. Harold, who has been active in the good roads movement in -Wayne county and the state, is really the father of the Richmond automobile nhow. It was through his initiative that interest was. aroused and the plans brought to completion. In his address at the opening of the show last evening, he referred to the wonderful development in the automobile industry and its effect on the good roads movement, which In turn, has a strong bearing on the progress of the farmer. Industry Improves Roads. "The development of the automobile during the past ten years has demanded better roads," he said. "Good roads are as necessary as transcontinental railroads and waterways." He commended committees having charge of the arrangements and suggested that the same committees be retained next year. Richard Sedgwick, as president of the Wayne County Automobile association also gave a short talk in which lie referred to the increased interest in the automobile in Richmond and Wayne county and importance of the automobile industry in Richmond. In the absence of L S. Bowman, president of the Commercial club, Wilfred Jessup made a few remarks in which he commented upon the great amount of money that is invested in automobiles in the county. Investment Is Large. "The automobile industry within ten years has grown to be the second industry In the county," said Mr. Jessup. "It Is second only to agriculture. At least $1,000,000 is involved In the industry in Richmond," employing from 800 to 1,000. "The motor industry has done more than affect Richmond, however," said the speaker. "Hagerstown owes
much of her nrosneritv to the a merl i
industries of the automobile." j The system of road improvement in!
Wayne connty that has been perfected by Road Superintendent Jones was also commented on by Mr. Jessup. He urged permanent improvements as the solution to the problems now confronting the county. He said that the movement in the western part of the county for eight miles of concrete road was in the right direction.
BERLIN",. March 23. Although 6trong political attention was apparent over the submarine question when the reichstag met today, it was generally believed that a crisis had been averted and that a vote of confidence would be given Dr. von BethmannHollweg, the imperial chancellor.
SETS SECOND TRIAL FOR "DICK" ELVORD
The second trial of Richard J. "Blind Dick" Elvord of Hagerstown, accused of operating a blind tiger at Hagerstown, will come before Judge Fox in the circuit court Monday morning. That Prosecutor Will Reller will ask the maximum sentence for Elvord if he is convicted for the second time was intimated this morning. Elvord's blindness and his physical condition at the last trial won clemency for him. Elvord is now at liberty on bail.
ESTABLISH NEW LINE FOR OCEAN TRAFFIC
BERLIN, March' 23. The establishing of a new ship line to ply between Austria-Hungary and the United States is planned by a combine of interests of the Hamburg-American line, the North German Lloyd and the Adria line. Emigration to the United States had shifted from Flume to Pola as a port of sailing, the British Cunard line, operating with the Odria line, controlling the entire transportation business before the war. A capital of ten million Crowns (Kronen) will be invested in. the undertaking and it is planned to put in service a number of the large German liners.
ORCHESTRAS TO UNITE IN GREAT FESTIVAL
Immediately after the second concert by the Richmond Symphony orchestra, which will be given some time in April, Ralph C. Sloane, director, will begin making arrangements for the May Festival, which wiH be given in May. The festival will comprise concerts by the Garfield school orchestra, Richmond high school orchestra and the Richmond Symphony orchestra, with the possible addition of a concert by an out-of-town organization of musicians. The members of the Garfield orchestra are now studying compositions of music preparatory to their rehearsal of the selections, which will form the music festival program.
NEW SCHOOL BOOKS MUST RECEIVE 0. K.
In accordance with a recent ruling of the state board of education the joint approval of J. T. Giles and C. p. Williams, city and county superintendent of schools, respectively, is necessary in the purchase of supplementary books and other school supplies. The written approval as to price, amount and material of the supplies must be filed with the school board and the township trustees for the inspection of the field examiners of the state board of accounts. . Notice to this effect was received from State Superintendent Greathouse by County Superintendent Williams today.
SHERMAN DRAWS NEW ARMY BILL FOR VOLUNTEERS
WASHINGTON, March 23. A substiute demanding that the president immediately call for not less than 50,000 volunteers for services in Mexico preference to be given' to the organized militia of the state was drafted this afternoon by Senator Sherman of Illinois.He stated that he would substitute it for his joint resolution of yesterday which was sidetracked and that, inasmuch as it would be a senate resolution, it would be entitled to immediate consideration. Many senate and house leaders today were openly advocating the calling of the national guard for immediate service along the border. Open views were expressed that the present force of regulars was "inviting disaster" and members of the military affairs committee of the two houses were planning to ersonally urge the president on his return to (take all possible precautionary steps. It is known that the war department has already prepared a tentative list of organizations that will be called on for volunteers should the situation in Mexico and along the border not improve.
FOUR U. S. REGULARS SENT TO HOSPITALS
GUNBOAT GOES SOUTH.
WASHINGTON, March 23. The U. S. gunboat Wheeling, which sailed from New Orleans on a secret mission several days ago, is enroute to Yucatan, it was announced by the navy department today. The gunboat will protect the terminus of the Pehuanpepec railway there from possible danger.
COLUMBUS, N. M., March 23 Four men were brought to Columbus today from the advance column in Mexico, and were relayed to the military hos
pital at Ft. Bliss. Private E. M. Rey
nolds, Battery C, Fourth Mountain Artillery, contracted pneumonia on the dash into the southern republic; horseshoer Brooks, Troop M, Eleventh Cavalry, was injured in a fall from his horse in the vicinity of Coiinia Diaz; and the other two men were sent back because of minor afflictions. Activities of the seventh field hospital under Lieut. Colonel Frick were continued today in preparation for the cantonment. In addition to the regular equipment, a dentist section is being made ready to accompany the hospital. Sand and alkali is causing the soldiers across the border to have considerable trouble with their teeth.
Louis XIV drank the first cup of coffee made in France. Coffee was then worth about $29 a pound.
MACHINES YOU'LL SEE AT AUTO SHOW
No prospective automobile buyer can leave the Richmond automobile show and truthfully say that he is unable to find a car at the price he wishes to pay. Cars at any price can be found on display there from the four cylinder roadster to the twin-six. As the spectator enters the bonding, the first exhibit he sees is that of the International Harvester company, which has three trucks on display a half-ton truck with pneumatic tires, a three-quarter ton truck and a half-ton truck. Oldsmobile Appears. Walking down the south aisle, the spectator may inspect the exhibit of the Oldsmobile, J. F. Hornaday, agent. Here he will find a five-passenger touring car. . To his left is a Franklin touring car, five passenger, Ray Conner, of Liberty, agent. A large McFarlan, seven passenger touring car, with its massive radiator then attracts attention. The Grant touring car, C. N. Smith and Harry Aikin, agents, is seen on the right. The Higgin-Sutherland company, of Indianapolis, has on display a Hupmobile touring car. The Saxon and Allen are displayed in the booth of Irvin Reed & Son. In this exhibit are two Saxons, a touring car and a roadster; an Allen touring car. The Interstate, Kanouse Auto company, has two classy touring cars on display. One is a flashy blue with yellow trimmings and the other a black car. The Quaker City garage displays a rich lavender colored touring car, a three-seated roadster and a five passenger town car. This exhibit is set off by the distinctive radiator of the Lexington. The motor of the Chalmers attracts the attention of the inspector as he inspects the display of the Taube Sales company. There is a seven passenger touring car and a fivepassenger touring car in this exhibit. The Taube Sales company also has on display a seven passenger Jeffery. A five passenger touring car, a roadster and a seven passenger touring are in the display of the Oakland, Seaney and Brown, agents. The Carrol Auto Agency, of Fountain City, is also represented in this exhibit. The Regal, a five passenger touring car, Clarence Jenkins, agent, is on display in the south booth. Exhibit Farm Pumps. The Weldex Manufacturing company has a display of pumps and farm supplies.
Three motors manufactured by the Teetor-Hartley company are on display in the booth adjacent to the Pilot exhibit. A classy, yellow Pilot roadster is one of the features of the exhibit. The crowd which gathered around this car last evening made it almost impossible for people to pass through the aisle. A gray touring car as well as a black touring car are also in this exhibit. A large seven passenger light gray touring car is in exhibit also. A three and a half ton truck is shown in the exhibit of the Indiana Sales company, M. E. Reagan, agent. It is a Selden truck and is attracting considerable attention. A five passenger Detroiter, F. M. Clevenger, agent, is the last car on exhibit on the south side of the building. Elmer Smith has a twin cylinder Excelsior motorcycle, a motorcycle and side car. a email Excelsior motorcycle and six bicycles on display. McConaha Show Models. The McConaha company displays a Maxwell, five passenger touring car, a Studebaker delivery car, a Studebaker seven passenger touring car, a display engine and accessories. Reo trucks are displayed in the northwest corner of the building by the Chenoweth Auto Sales company, which also has on exhibit a Hudson super-six touring car. Two Milburn light electrics are shown by the Richmond Electric company, which also has an exhibit of Willard batteries. Waking & Co. displays an Indian motorcycle, a Tiger motorbike, four bicycles, a display engine and accessories. The Bethard Ford agency has the largest space of any one company. In their exhibit is found a touring car, a runabout, a sedan, a chassis, a commercial car, a display engine and a display of motor parts and accessories. Seven cars are on display in the Overland' exhibit. A delivery car, a roadster, a five passenger touring car and a seven passenger touring car. A Willys-Overland coupe and a fivepassenger touring car also are shown in this exhibit. Accessories Exhibited. The Jones Hardware company has a display of accessories. A motorbike and four bicycles are on display in the booth of E. J. Wright. On the display stand is shown the parts of the engine. Three Pullmans are exhibited by the Taube agency, Including a fivepassenger touring car, a roadster and a coupe. The Taube agency also shows a
Madison touring car of classy design
A five-passenger touring car, manu
factured by the Wayne uorks, men
mond, and two types of commercial
Ford bodies are exhibited by the local
manufacturing company. Shows Several Cars.
The Spacgler Jfc Jones agency is represented by an exhibit including
a five-passenger Haynes touring car. a Patterson touring car. a Monroe
Speedster, a Chevrolet touring car and a Chevrolet roadster. The Non-deflating Tube Sales company has an exhibit of the Brown solid tire. The exhibit of the Cadillac company is attracting more attention than any other in the building. A white and
nickel-plated chassis is on a display
stand. Parts of the motor have been
cut away to show the working of the
motor through glass. An electric motor operates the engine. The Packard company exhibits a
seven-passenger touring car, twin-six
model.
MUTINOUS TROOPS HOLD BEST ARMS IN MEXICAN ARMY
EL PASO, Tex., March 23. Carranzista troops that are revolting have
the latest and best equipment issued
to them ostensibly for the purpose of
fighting against Villa. They have the
best of Carranza horses and the cava!
ry is sadly lacking in Carranza's
forces. They have great quantities
of ammunition.
"All Mexican bullets should be for
Americans," was the battle cry that
Villa sent around the country. "True
Mexicans will not fight each other but
the cursed gringoes."
Mexican authorities In El Paso and Juarez today vigorously denied the reports of mutiny and desertions, but
the situation presents a new crisis in the Mexican situation. It brings fresh anxiety all along the border and may
mean a speedy conclusion of negotia
tions regarding the use of Mexican
railroads.
There is little doubt now that El
Paso will be made a prime military
base of operations. It was reported today that General Functon would
come to El Paso to confer with mili
tary officials here regarding the situa tion.
J' order to introduce the Rex Spark Plug to every automobile owner in this section sr Jr TTTTTT' 2 m . sLjg S of Indiana and Ohio. 5,000 automobile owners live in this community. 20,000 Z f I 1 II (1 1 Spark Plugs will be bought this spring. Help us sell Rex. We pay you well. Read J U LI L
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BIG VOTING CONTEST 300 votes will be given on each spark plug sold before April 8. After that date the votes will decrease each week uutil the end of the contest. It is important that candidates get started at once as it is easier to sell plugs today and the votes count the most today. Call us today. WE PAY EVERYBODY WELL FOR THEIR HELP 25 Commission will be paid the five candidates with the highest vote after the first prize has been awarded. 15 will be paid the ten next highest candidates and 10 commission to all other candidates who remain active until the close of the contest.
Nominate a Candidate COUNT AS 1 ,000 VOTES Nomination Blank Good for 1,000 Votes THE BETHARD AUTO AGENCY PRIZE CONTEST I Nominate Address 'Phone Signed ' Address ! . . Only, the First Nomination Blank Cast for Each Candidate v - Will Count as 1,000 Vctes.
Information Blank CONTEST MANAGER, Bethard Auto Agency, Richmond' Ind. Please send me detailed information concerning THE BETHARD AUTO AGENCY CONTEST and the method to be pursued to win one of the many valuable prizes. Name. . Address Phone CUT OUT AND SEND TO BETHARD AUTO AGENCY
The first thing to do is to enter your name as a candidate, then either call, write or 'phone the contest department. Then let all your friends know you are a candidate and request them to help you. Candidates may nominate themselves or may be nominated by their friends. No employe or member of employe's family of The Bethard Auto Agency can enter the contest. Any person residing in Richmond or in surrounding country is eligible to enter the campaign. The contest manager reserves the right to reject any nominations. Votes will be issued on the sale of each spark plug. Votes are not transferable. Any candidate or candidates conspiring against or between each other to defeat the purposes of the contest shall forfeit all right to any prize to which they might have otherwise been entitled.
The votes will be counted and canvassed by a committee of prominent citizens. In case of a tie for any prize, the value of the prize or prizes tied for will be equally divided among the candidates tieing. Thus, if the two candidates having the highest number of votes should have the same number one-half the value of the First Prize will be awarded to each. Any questions which may arise will be settled by the manager of the contest, and decisions will be absolute and final. Nominations must have the address of the candidates. Ask your friends to help you. If you belong to a church society, or any organization, let your fellow members know that you expect their help. It will be freely given if you ask before it is given to some other candidate.
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