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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 29, 1914)
THE MORNING OREGOyiAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1914. " BOX OFFICE PROVES AUTOSHOWVVINNER they said that outside of the three big shows this was the best they had ever seen. "You can do more with a show like this; your decorations show up delight fully, your cars are representative and well arranged and the thing I like about them is that the people here mean business," was the way one put it. Another said "As good a show as the car I represent," there were scores saying "Best ever," others went Into ecstacies, while some went so far as to thank The Oregonlan for the oppor tunity given them of saying something of their real opinion of the show. Are You a Slave to the Clatter, Bang and Bump and Tire Destruc tion of Chains to Prevent Skidding? If so, it is because you have never tried or trusted the Real Non -Skid Tires Firestones ONLY FOR Ticket Man Kept Busy Up to Last Hours on Second Day of Exhibit. Auto Show Sidelights r SOCIETY NIGHT IS FRIDAY lirilliant Gathering Expected at Armory When Array Men Come, j Harmony in I)ecoratlons and Spirit Features This Year. FIFTH AXNT'AL AUTOMOBILE SHOW. The Armory, Tenth and Couch streets. Show hours, 2:30 to 5:80 And 7:30 to 10:30. , Friday, Society day. Show closes Saturday at midnight. Over 00 different exhibits. Value of exhibits over 1200,000. SlcElroy's Band and singing. If proof were wanting: that the fifth annual Automobile Show staged at the Armory, Tenth and Couch streets, la a stupendous success. It would not be necessary to fso further than the box office, where the man issuing: the tick ets was kept busy right until less than an hour of closing: last night. The afternoon crowd was made up almost entirely of a prosperous-looking- busi ness men and high school students, while in the evening: the ladies were as numerous as the men. Notwithstand ing: the fact that rid ay has been set aside as society nlgrht, there was a grreat number of the leading: families of the city present last night. The decorations had been Improved and even added to, the supply and ac cessory exhibitors upstairs had their booths completed and filled with a thousand and one knick-knacks and articles that gro to make motoring- still more of a pleasure, while the truck exhibit was somewhat rearranged to show these monsters off to better ad vantage. Show Proper on Now. The opening night Is always some what of a rush, there are so many things that the presence of visitors suggest in the way of conveniences and attractions to be added that dealers usually look on the second day as the beginning of the show proper. Now it is on its regular running schedule. It has been tried and found more than satisfactory, and all the dealers have to trouble them now is not whether they can make a sale, but whether they can take care of all the visitors adequately. The committee has asked that ladles will make use of the seats in the cars. No chairs were provided In order to get them to do this. Yesterday and on the opening day numerous remarks were heard to the effect that the women would like to try out the cush ions, only they were afraid of spoiling the cars. As a result, the dealers have asked the co-operation of the newspa pers to see that the visitors learn they are cordially Invited to "be seated." Military Visitors Expected. Among the visitors who are expected tomorrow night are the Army officers from the Vancouver Barracks and the officers of the Oregon National Guard. The committee sent out a special In vitation late last night, and an affirm ative reply Is expected today. The gay uniforms of the officers will add a dash of color to the gowns and dress of other visitors, which, coupled with the beautiful exhibits, should make a sight glorious to behold. One beautiful feature of the show Is the flowers which the dealers them selves have brought into the show in addition to those furnished by the committee. There was hardly a table at any booth where carnations, roses, and chrysanthemums were not shown In profusion and given away with lav ish hand. One dealer sent out for ad ditional flowers four times last night and the cost must have run him into a considerable sum. Harmony Is Feature. Flowers and greenery were the main addition of decorations by the show committee. On each trestle additional flower boxes were placed, ivy crept up every piece of trestle work and in the middle two gigantic posts have been placed, with massive flower boxes on the top and hanging pots below. One pleasing feature of the show was the harmony existing among the dealers and salesmen. They chatted away together. Inspected all the other makes of cars and never hesitated to direct people to other booths than their own. What Is more, there was not a single "knock" heard on other cars. The committee sent back yesterday to the Chicago show, just opened, the best wishes of the Portland Automobile Association for a successful show and received a similar telegram in reply, an interchange of courtesies for which this city gets the credit. This afternoon the High School and crade students are again admitted at half price. Much favorable comment on the work of McElroy's hand, which kept the music going all the time, was heard, while the singing In the accessory-room was also approved greatly. The show remains open afternoons and evenings ' all the week, closing mid night Saturday. FACTORV MEN REGISTERED Dealers and Others Say Show Is Among Best In Country. (The Qregonian will run every day dur ing the show a list of some of the out-of-town visitors, dealers and factory represen tatives. Owing to space limitations they will bo limited and names taken in the or der of registration at the various booths.) J. V. Graves, San Francisco, Maxwell; I H. Rose, Detroit, Lozier; H. C. Brad field. Indianapolis, advertising man ager. Cole: G. R. Watt, Cole wig. Or., Paige: T. E. Oliver, Woodland, Wash.; F. B. Baker and R. G. Bullock, Golden dale. Wash., Maxwell; J. C. Power. Medford, Or.; George Goodrum, Marsh- field. Or.. Studebaker and Cadillac; Mark Rickard. Corvallis, Chalmers, Btudebaker and Maxwell; Perry Ash croft, Chalmers: W. A. Ryan, Cleve land, White; Elliott Higgins. Detroit. Detroit Electric; Island City Motor Car Company, Ia Grande, Or., Studebaker; Baldwin, Klamath Falls, Cole and Reo; C. E. Gates. Medford, Or.. Cole: R. W. Lelghton. La Grande, Or., Cole ana neo; j. v. meston,-victoria, B. C, Velie: F. E. Gobble. Gladstone, Or.. Velle; J. S. Warren, Roy, Wash., Velie; C. Adams, Prineville, Or., Hupmoblle. Dealers and visitors were asked to give brief opinions of the show and the replies on hand showed a wonderful unanimity of opinion. Even the somewhat blase big men from the factory, whose business it is to Bee shows all over the countrv wera speaking; straight and true when FRANK C. RIGGS. of the Packard, with Lou Rose, of the Lozier Apollo, were seated contentedly in a Cole car for about half an hour dis cussing show features. Truly a caus tic commentary on the camaraderie of the car dealers. Not very, very long ago you couldn't have got a dealer to sit in his rival's car for love or money; now they're all helping one another sell automobiles. Talking of selling automobiles, though, all of the boys received a se vere shock. Always there is great rivalry in connection with selling the first car out of the show. Early yester day morning, while the cars still had their "nighties" on, two dealers rushed up to the automobile editor, each anx ious to claim the first sale. Nothing doing on the sale question, however, put a crimp in their pleasures, though both were wise birds and said nothing, with the result that all the other men got the same shock when they came around to tell of their first purchaser. Genuine sales were made yesterday, however, a most unusual thing so early on in the show week. This in Itself is solid testimony to the character of peo ple visiting the exhibition, to the qual ity of the cars and the promise of an excellent year. Somehow or other one can't keep Lou Rose out of this. He and Pete Mayer, of the United States Tire Company, both appeared last night in evening dress. Both are what one might call Beau Brummels (which led the envious to say that was their reason for so ap pearing), but incidentally both have visited Eastern shows galore and came in what they thought the majority would wear. Trust "Brad" to seize the opportunity. When bedtime came Lou's overcoat was not to be found, not even in any of the hoods. Lou stormed and swore but all the same he had to parade the town in his "shirt of a thou sand pleats" until in sheer desperation he gat hold of Stanley Clements and made him go down and open Ballou & Wright's to buy himself another. It's only automobile men who can do that, but we pity the expense account;it's ten to one an extra trip to Seattle figures on the docket! TalklnST Of Wrltrht han rirr.r,. coo- him at the show after 10 o'clock? Not on your life. The one and only C. F. will religiously leave his Indians to go - - -. .j lane u. iuu& at Master Wright and nothing could tempt utui lu 8 lay. That aggregation of artistic effects, Dan Southard, was much perplexed, worried and perturbed yesterday. The Velie exhibit hadn't any Turkish rugs, nor a neat little table In front (it had a serviceable one behind), and oh! hor rors, mere were no chrysanthemums in a "vase." Dan pronounces it a la mode, occasionally copying the French "varze" and sometimes the Greek "vauze." However, with the aid of four hired ruffians he got his way, cs Crit, who in. private life is Mr. Crittenden. sent out and got 'em, even robbing the John Deere Plow Company of some of its best office furniture to do It. Trust Bert Roberts to tret urj some "stunts." There is one of the live wires tor you, and yet to talk to him vou would never think there wasny humor in mm. Bert imported a little coon from Ceylon or Kalamazoo and has got him dressed up in a brilliant uniform with winton in blazing letters. Everv eirl and lady visitor that comes along gets a nice little Douquet, but he doesn't have an eye for the men. Bert is now working on a sensational case which will "break" on Friday, when -he ex pects to make the front page! Here's wishing him luck. Th PlKVirl or).lkl1i..k. 1 " - ""J j ii buaugm around, more lovely rugs brought In wiu uio lYiiuiB uispiay is more artistic. A certain car in the show has been christened the "Pierce pup." Go round and see if you can spot It by the head lights. (To aid visitors it Is painted a brilliant color.) . Fred Dundee's exhibit upstairs of what a local firm does in the way of actual manufacture of parts is one of the most educational and interesting things ever shown. To use his own words, "the evolution of the parts from the crude iron ore right up," Is Bhown. But where did Fred get hold of "evo lution"? Decorative effects . were still being planned by Joe Bieg yesterday, and in the off hours there was still a horde of men at work adding touches here and there, trying to make the fairy palace still more beautiful. You cannot im prove the perfect, Joe, so go home and get some sleep. High school students in great num bers availed themselves of the oppor tunity to go over the exhibit at half price, and showed a knowledge of me chanics that surprised some of the deal ers themselves. One salesman got neatly caught In an explanation of the power developed by his car. Must have thought h,e had something simple on his hands. Ladles still seemed a bit shy about seating themselves In the car. Last year, when chairs were provided, they did not take advantage of the lux urious cushioned seats, so this year Captain Gray decided to have no chair. As soon as they understand that the dealers want them to sit in the cars Just as long as they like they will be certain to avail themselves of the op portunity. . By the way, the band's great. So Is the singer. HOLZMAN CAUGHT IN SOUTH Charge of Larceny by Bailee Is Filed by Former Patient. C. K. Holzman, wanted in Portland on a charge of larceny by bailee of $160 from Jpe Andreie, has been arrest ed In San Francisco, according to infor mation received by Sheriff Word yes terday, and Deputy Sheriff Martin Pratt will leave today with extradition pa pers to return Hoizman. Herbert Smither and C. A. Fowler, indicted last November jointly with Holzman, aro in Portland. Holzman, Fowler and Smither con ducted medicine parlors in Portland and performed an operation for Andreie at a charge of $50, it Is said. The boy, a Russian, unable, to speak Eng lish, paid a part of his bill, Deputy District Attorney Deich said, and when he told the men that he did not have any more cash, but would get It in a few days, he was searched and a pass book on a Montana bank taken from him. The defendants, it Is said, drew a check on the bank, which they had Andreie to sign, for $160, telling him that they would collect it and pay him the balance after deducting what was due. them, , Altec he bad gone to JJon- Perhaps one or more of the so-called "non-skid" or anti-skid tires has shaken your confidence. A tire is not efficient against skidding simply because the tread bears a pattern. But don't pay the heavy toll of chains. Don't suffer the jar and noise and bother they inflict. Don't feel the need of their clatter to win your confidence. Chains needed only in deep mud and deep snow. Ride in Perfect Confidence on NON-SKID TIRES Because the extra quality and extra quantity of rubber inthem give them giant strength, giant grip. Because the design of the NON-SKID lettered tread de velops-an unequalled power of resistance against slip, an auto matic, ever-ready guard against skid in any direction, over ice, through slush, rain, on any street or road, through all hazards. Fay Enough to Get Enough a Real Non-Skid Tire and Escape the Annoyance and Expense Caused by Chains The little more you pay for the much more of Firestone quality gives you the safety of real security uninterrupted, the pleasure of complete confidence the comfort of the quiet, buoyant ride and the economy of - ' Most Miles per Dollar When you see Non-Skid, think of Firestones the imprint of safety Equip with them now through any leading dealer. f The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company 6S-67-69 W. Park Street N. Distributers for The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio "America's Largest Exclusive Tire and Rim Makers" tana he found his bank balance short the $160. COMMITTEE TO SEE MAYOR Means of Improving West Bumsidc Street to Be Discussed. The committee of the East Burnside- Street District Improvement Association appointed to improve West Burnside street and make it desirable as an ap proach to Burnside bridge discussed the situation at the meeting yesterday held in the office of J. J. Oeder. chair man, and it was decided to take posi tive action. As the first step the com mittee will confer with Mayor Albee and get his views on the best course to take. Since the Burnside bridge was built, it is said, Burhside street from Fourth street to the bridge has been the resort of all kinds of persons, and women from the East Side avoid tha district, and the committee was ap- Dangers of a Cold Do you know that of all the minor ailments colds are by far the most dan gerous? It is not the colds themselves that you need to fear, but the serious diseases that they so of ten lead to. For that rea son every cold should be gotten rid of with the least possible delay. To accomplish this you will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy of great help to you. It loosens a cold, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration and enables the system to throw off the cold. pointed to devise some plan by which West Burnside can be freed from the alleged objectionable element. Chehalis Will Have Auto Club. CHEHALIS, Wash., Jan. 28. (Spe cial.) Chehalis automobile owners will be called together at an early date to organize an auto club. There are nearly 100 automobiles owned in the city. A. A. Hull, A. C. St. John and Dan W. Bush constitute a committee from the Citizens' Club, of Chehalis, that has the matter in hand. Antony and Cleopatra, 8 parts, Peo ples Theater next Sunday. Alv. Note Our Rear Spring Construction KING Patent Shock-Absorbing; Rear Spring Construction Found only on THE KING CARS None so Easy Riding -Equipment includes Ward Leonard electric starting, lighting and generating outfit; Waruer-Stewart speedometer; Rtromburg carbur etor; Briggs magneto; quick-detachable demountable rims, one extra rim, and other equipment only found on high-priced cars. TV A. OREGON DISTRIBUTER Salesroom at 72-74 Grand Avenue, Near Stark Phone East 43. B 2636 for Demonstration OR SEE US AT THE AUTOMOBILE SHOW Why the Lozier Is the Car for "Men Who Know1" WHEREVER you find men who have owned several motor cars, men who are hard to pjease, who insist that their car must possess dignity, power and comfort, who demand ceaseless unfailing service these men will say, "Buy a Lozier." Time and again Lozier principles, which others at first questioned, have later become the accepted practice. As a result, Lozier is today the car to satisfy the man who knows the man who has driven many cars. Such men are quick to recognize that in this ear you get as near perfection as the present art of motor build ing permits. You get absolute dependability. You get safety. .You get speed. You get comfort, elegance, quality that quality which has always gone into every product of the house of Lozier. . To sum it all up in owning a Lozier car you get the satisfaction of knowing that no one whom you meet at the club, the seashore, in the mountains, on the boulevard, or on the road has a car as high class as your own, no. one except the other Lozier owners. It's at the Auto Show orthwest Auto Company Distributers for the Northwest BROADWAY AND COUCH STREETS, ' PORTLAND, OREGON OWNERS Buick Warranty All pleasure cars manufactured by us are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship and we will make good at our factory any part or parts thereof which shall within one year after delivery of the car to the' original pur- ' chaser be returne to lis, transportation charges prepaid and which our examination shall disclose to our satisfaction to have been thus defective. We -make no warranty whatever in respect to tires, rims, ignition, apparatus, lamps, gas tanks, signaling devices, gen erators, batteries or other trade accessories, inasmuch as they are warranted separately by their respective manufacturers. Howard Guarantee The Howard Automobile Co. will, at their place of business in this city, make such replacements as are allowed under the Buick warranty and will install such replaced parts free of charge to the Buick owner. Howard Service The word "service" as applied to the automobile buyer has been given a new definition by the Howard Automobile Co., Pacific Coast distributers of Buick automobiles, through the inauguration of what is probably the most comprehensive serv ice as yet established on the Pacific Coast. The lubrication of an automobile is the most important item in its maintenance and the attention that is given to lubrication determines to a great extent the life of the car. To insure the proper attention to thte important detail we have inaugurated a service system which will enable Buick owners to have their cars looked over and oiled once a week for a year without labor charge. This system consists of a card bearing the owner's name, the date of purchase, the model of his car and number of the motor. The card is divided into two sections; one contains a list of the chief mechanical features, the other a list of the principal points needing lubrication. The border of the card is made up of a series of squares which are numbered from one to 52. When a car is purchased one of these cards is made out and turned over to the head of the Service Department, who files it with the next week's cards. The new owner is instructed to bring his car to the Service Department once each week and have it looked over and oiled. When this inspection is made the man in charge of the work makes a note of any parts that are being neglected. This enables the Service Deaartment to give such further instructions to the owner as may be neces sary. When the car is delivered back to the owner the service card is punched in the No. 1 square and advanced to the next week's file. This operation is repeated fifty-two weeks. Should an owner neglect or forget to bring his car in for inspection his card will be found in the file at the end of the week and a note sent him calling attention to the oversight. Howard Automobile Co. Mel G. Johnson, Mgr. Phones: Main 4555, A 2550 14th and Davis Sts. EKSJSSH2E382ESHE3 ee Us a t the Show For Vulcanizing or Retread ing, Repairing Automobile Tires and Tubes is a part of our business. We make a specialty of repairing Solid Truck Tires and are the only shop on the Pacific Coast equipped for this class of work. E Oder 29-31 North 14th Street Agent for Firestone Tires ett assenser With Westinghouse Starter and Electric Lights $1425.00 F. O. B. Portland , The Most Talked-Of Car in America -The DULMAGE AUTO CO. 46-48 North Twentieth Amos B. Cox, 80 years of age, and well known to many residents in the north part of the county, will regret to learn that he passed away at his late home in Trenton Monday morning. Cbjlllcotae (Mo.) Tribune. William Ribald used his automobile to good advantage in Skowhegan, Me., when he attached a snowplow to the forward axle and cleaned the street In front of his bouse at the rate ot 12 miles an hour,