RAGE DATE IS SET
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ROADS WIDESPREAD
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Rapid Strides Made in Bet
tering Highways During
Past Three Years.
HOOPER REVIEWS GROWTH
Head or American Automobile As
sociation Makes Earnest PI
for Advancement of Coun
try's Great Need.
TBT ROBERT P. HOOPER. PrldBt A
Many of the Southern and Western
s-atrs ht made remarkable proarrees
within ttie past two or three years In
tha enactment of laws whlrli provide
for tha extension of their hlnhway ays
tarns and for the construction and csra
of Improved roads. The new condi
tions arlsina- from the development of
automobUa traffic have enlarged the
question of public highways from one
of purely local consideration to an
economic principle Involving; not only
entire commonwealths, but tha Nation
as a whole.
When the traffic consisted of woni
drawn by oxen, mules or horses, open
roads to the nearest railroad station
or boat landing; were all that was re
quired. The fact that even such roads
were not well built nor kept In re
pair was due to a variety of causes.
Ka-h particular locality had an ex
planation, purely local, to account for
the conditions. But. aa a rule, these
tplanatlons did not explain, even to
;he satisfaction of those maklne- them.
The fact still remained thai nearly
per rent or the farmera of the coun
try were keeping themselves poor by
resson of the excessive cost of mar
keting: their products. These products
-ould be hauled only at seasons when
everybody had to haul. This resulted
: temporarily overworked railway
service, concealed markets and low
orlces.
Restate Increase Farsa Wealth.
The older and wealthier statea saw
.-e point first and besan giving aid to
rountt.-s and towns in building Im
proved roads, so that produce could
r. marketed at any time In the year.
The result ws, almost electrical In Its
ffect. Thousands of farms which, be--ause
of their relative unp.-odnctlve-nees
unW a had road system, bet am
productive saraln. The general values
if farm property were enormously en
larve.l. This was accomplished by tha
huiMtna of a few town and county
roarts purely for local purposes
Then tfe automobile became a factor
In the road question, and the road
problem became widened and enlarged.
With verifies which would cover !
or : miles a day. the conditions In
each county rapidly became known to
ti e people In adjoining countlea and
broader comprehension of the whole
highway question was Inevitable In a
country where Intelligence predomi
nate. Of course, there were, and still are In
Isolated localities, persons who cling
to the bad roadl of their grandfathers
and resist anr attempt to make Im
provements, These are those who also
regret the passing of the spinning
wheel and the domestic weaving loom,
with which the women used to make
tha cloth for clothing the family.
ate Aid aawgat.
The age Is progressive. Fifty or to
je.rs ago this country began to build
railroads, and now we have more than
nearlv all the rest of the world to
gether. In place of crude Industrial
facilities, we have the very best on
earth; yet we are behind other civilised
nations In the Improvement of our
reads. We are beginning now to do
with our highways what should have
been done long ago.
There la a phase of tha road ques
tion which Is stale wide In Its applica
tion. That relates to the through or
trunk lines. which accommodate
through traffic. To leave the con
struction and care of these roads In the
hands of local authorities must result
In uneven and Inharmontoua construc
tion, unimproved gaps and desultory
rare. Involving practically a failure of
such roads, for a standard of their
uti'ity.
These extended lines of road, across
a atale or between principal centers of
population, have become a necessity
.f modern traffic. While the through
traffic la most'y that of motor cars,
the local usefulness of the road Is not
Interfered with. The continuity of such
roads, however, and the standard of
construction and care required, make
of them a factor In highway develop
ment which It Is more Just that the
state should provide for tuan the local
communities through which they may
pass.
tlla-bwaye liesd Aswei.
A long stretch of Improved road la
one of the best advertisements a state
ran have. It attracts a rlass of tour
ists who are able and willing to par
ror entertainment, it orinas investors
who are looking for advantageous loca
tions. It Includes agricultural Inves
tigation and consequent Immtsrratton
and Investment, not only along the line
of the road, but In other accessible sec
tions. It changes, by the sheer force
af publicity, tackward Incalitlea Into
progressive ones, enhances values and
brings Into general notice resources
which had only been known locally, or.
If known, not appreciated.
Tha advantages which such main
roads causa to accrue are advantages
which affect the entire slate, as well as
the localities themselves. tt should,
therefore. be assumed as a principle
that such roads should be built, in
whole or In part, by the state: that
their management and maintenance
should be In the bands of the stste au
thorities Tare A'a laterealew.
The users of trunk line roads. In the
larger sense, are those who use auto
mobiles. Thousanda of these are mem
bers of the American Automobile As
sclstion. Ie National Good Koads
Hoard of wi.-h s Interesting Itself
throughout tt e entire country In the
roads question generally. lH-al clubs
aid In their Lv a lues, and then extend
their sphere of usefulness Into the state
associations, which are finally united
la a National form. These thousands
are people of meace. who pay their fatr
share of taxes, besides, such roads
benefit the people of the cities as well
aa those of the country through which
they pass, and It is but Just that the
people of the cities pay their share of
tha cost
A highway la no longer of purely
local Interest. Every cltisen of a state
Is interested In the roads of that atate
unJer present traffic conditions, and
especially In those roads which connect
centera of population.
Bo; ere Demand Parable Car.
a analysis of questions asked ef
totnoblle esleemen la JeO agencies
throughout the country, when put In
composite form, shows that public In
terest In motor cars Is focuased chief
ly In the matter of lasting; qualities
low cost of maintenance, simplicity,
and freedom from tlra trouble. Tbesa
requisites would seem to define tha
car which will endure tha longest In
public estimation and tney are tha
elements demanded abora all others.
TACSCHER WILL ENTER RACES
Portland Man Plana to Go After Tn
coma Prlxe Money.
Immediately after ha received defi
nite aesurance that the proposed auto
mobile races for Tacoma July and
are certain to be run. Frank Tauscher.
of the Twltchell Motor Car Company,
sent In an order for a epeclal Cola
Ppeedster. which he will drive In tha
Northwestern meet.
Tauscher ha been waiting for 5ust
such a chance for some time. Ha la
an enthusiastic speed bur. haa a nerTe
of the ateel variety and la recognised
aa one of the best amateur pilots of the
Northwest. In the Cole Speedster he
expects to have a good chance at tha
prise he contends for.
Tha speed erase la not a new form
of diversion with Tauecher. Prior to
his entry Into tha automobile bualnesa
he was fond of breaking records on a
bicycle. As to bis ability to do this
ha csn bring In aa evidence it medala
and $1500 in diamonds won In bicycle
events.
COLE SERVICE MAN HERE
J. R. MO LEU MAKES FIRST TRIP
TO NORTHWEST.
Jlooslcr Factory Rcpreacnlatlve En
thusiastic Over Condition In
Anto Field.
Bearing optimistic visions regarding
the motor car trade. J. R. Moler. ape
rial representative of the Cola Motor
Car Company, of Indianapolis, reached
Portland last week on bis first trip
through the Northwest. Mr. Moler.
whose particular duty It is to sea -that
Cole owners are given proper oerrlce,
has been visiting Cole agencies In all
sections of the country for tha past
several months and la well qualified
to speak concerning the outlook for tha
motor car men. While In Portland,
Mr. Moler was, the guest of Harry
Twltchell. Oregon, distributer for tha
car he represents.
"When 1 left the factory thla lima
I did not dream that automobile condi
tions were half aa bright aa they
really are.- said the Hooeier service
expert before his departure for Seattle.
-Cole agenta the country over are
having a fine season. In tha majority
of cases I find the same conditions that
apply to Portland. Mr. Twltchell haa
disposed of all the machines he haa re
ceived and Is having a hard time gel
ting the number he wants.
"Like the majority of aubstantlal
automobile manufacturing companies,
the Cole concern ta paying particular
attention to the needa of their custo
mers after aalea have been made. It
Is our policy to see that the local deal
ers are In position to give adequate
service. W demand this of our selling
agents and Insist that they live up to
the letter of their agreement. We do
not depend on them to give this aenr
Ice: we see for ourselves that they are
giving It.
"Service Is a potent factor In the
building up and holding of a reputation
of an automobile. Heretofore. It waa
the policy of a number of automobile
manufacturers to wash their hands of
their product aa soon as It was sold.
Now it la different. They know that
they must have satisfied owners If their
business Is to Increase In the future,
for the public has too wide, a Held to
select from now.
"Local dealera generally appreciate
this fact and are striving to give ade
quate service. My trip haa been suc
cessful and thus far I have failed to
unearth a Cole agent who Is not doing
aa he Is supposed to In regard to tak
ing care of his customers.
National Puts Ban on Ccpld
Tampering With Pilots.
Vatrlswar and Racing Da Nat Mis
Well." Hale Laid lis" a by Head
Motor Car t ess easy.
Cupid wtll not drive a single Na
tional car In race events thla year.
This ublqultious dealer In hearts would
have been behind the wheel of at least
three N'atlnnal cars ny p-oxv but for
a rlfld rule of that company that
buliua National "iv cars. "Otl rua. -rled:
drive no more" reads the stern
command of this company.
As a result Johnnie Altken, as well
known as any racing pilot, will not
drive In the 100-mlle race: but must
content himself with managing the
National's raring team from the repair
Pit anl helping tha contest from this
vantage.
Cr.arlee Merx. whose first mount was
a National and who haa driven thla
one car In contests for years, must
this year seek another speed creation
to ssttsfv his ambitions, because he,
like Altken, has fallen for the wiles of
C'"M.
Len Zengle, who last year mda a
g. ..-a nis tor nimKfif by winning so
many events with National cars, has
also eor.e to another car because ha
too Is married.
Matrimony and rsclng do not mix
well." said one of the National drlv
r. "This ta according to tbe com
pany's policy. There Is an element of
sentiment, or rather consideration In
this polcy thst makes this safeguard
aaalnst possible accidents and result
ant loss to a driver's family'. For this
reason, none but unmarried men will
be permitted to drive National cars la
the future."
Howard Wilcox and Don llerr are
still to be Caught by Cupid. These twe
wl.l strive In tha vt-mlle race May 11
VICTORY ELATES TIRE ME.V
C. A. Gilbert Greatly Impressed
With Xorthmexfs Resoorres.
C. A. Gilbert. Western manager ef
the I'nitcd States Tire Company, re
turned to Tortland from Seattle yes
tetMay. He will remain here aeveral
davs before returning to his head
quarters la Pan Francisco.
Mr. Otlbert Is so favorably impressed
with the Northwest, particularly Port
land, that he la thinking of moving
his office to thla city temporarily, ac
cording to II. A. Farr, district man
ager of the I'nlted Tire Company.
Both Mr. Ollbert and Mr. Farr are
highly elated over the outcome of the
suit started by the Republic Tire Com
pany against the TTnlted Statea Tire
Company anect the Nobby Tread tires.
T-e leclslon la final and tha Kepubllc
baa no recourse.
Tbe ordinary automobile motor Is de
signed for an average speed of about
12o0 revolutions per minute. Tet In
speeding up to S" or () miles an hour
the engine la driven much faster than
the rate for which It waa designed,
even with the larger slxca of wheels.
BIG ENTRY LIST EXPECTED
Eleven Events on Portland Club's
Programme Country Club Race
track to Be Scene of Annual
Frolic of Speedy Machines.
Motorcycle apeed fiends will have an
opportunity to display their nerve and
skill on a clreular track Sunday. June
i, when tha Portland Motorcycle Club
holds Its annual races at tha Country
Club. Eleven eventa have been carded,
with the possibility of two races against
time being; added attractions.
Plana for the meet, which will be
conducted under the aanctlon and rules
of the Federation of American Motor
cyclists, were formulated at last week's
meeting of tha club. Ed Greeshamer,
A. G. Dunnagan and L. T. Abbott have
been named as a committee to carry
out the programme.
Preliminary prospects Indicate tha
largest number of entrlea that have yet
participated In a Ilka event In tha
Northwest. The affair will be atrlctly
amateur, with no cash awards. Entry
blanks have been distributed to all
motorcycle dealers and several tire
companies.
Following la tha programme:
Event 1 For four-horsepower stock
machines, fully equipped, five miles.
Event J For four-horsepower port
ed machlnea. three miles.
Event 3 For reven-horsepower stock
machines, stripped, three miles.
Event 4 Handicap race for five
horsepower stock mschlnes up to it
cubic inches piston displacement, five
miles.
Event S For four-horsepower ported
machines, five miles.
Event a Seven horsepower stock
machines, stripped, five miles. .
Event 7 For four-horsepower ported
machines, three miles.
Event t For seven-horsepower stock
mschlnes. stripped, three miles.
Event 1 For seven-horsepower stock
machines, five miles.
Event 10 For four-horsepower stock
machlnea, belt drive, stripped, five
miles.
Event 11 Open to the five fastest
machlnea of the day over a ten-mile
course for the speed medal.
Events i and ( will be from a flying
start.
In event 4, the handicap rare, ma
chlnea under 40 cubic Inches piston dis
placement will run five miles, while
machines over 40 cubic Inches piston
displacement will go 4 miles.
MQT0RTR0U8LEDEFINED
FREQCEXT INSPECTION OF EN
GINE ADVISED.
E. E. Sleret Tells Autolsts Hmt to
Locate and Remedy Loss of
Compression.
"Real pleasure In motoring lies In
haying a responsive motor with plenty
of power," says E. E. bleet. of the
Ford Motocar Agency. "An experienced
driver cannot enjoy riding behind an
Iregular engine. The untrained ear
cannot detect these irregularitlea and
quite often the motor la forced to do
Its work under abnormal conditions.
Many efficient cars have been con
demned aimply because the power
plant needa a little tuning up previous
to a trip. Any one of a dosen small
things may happen that will spoil the
pleasure of a day. If not cause serious
damage t the whole mechanism of
the car.
"Before starting on a Journey of any
length one should alwaya inspect the
motor. It Is not uncommon for a mo
tor to lose Ha compression over night.
While this loss of compression is not
a difficult matter to remedy. It never
theless. Is the basis of most engine
trouble and most certainly determines
the efficiency of the motor. The com
pression of each cylinder may be easily
tested aa follows:
"If a four-cylinder type, release com
pression on cylinders I. and 4 and
try compression of No. 1 by cranking.
If good, then open Nos. 1 3 and 4 and
try No. 2. Likewise teat the others.
In this manner the faulty cylinder may
be located.
"If the compression rn any cylinder
should be weak, then the leak must
be traced. Quite often It happens that
there Is a loose valve cap or a faulty
spark plug. It may be the compres
sion cock. A leak about the external
Jolnta will be readily noticed when tha
oil la placed on them and the motor
cranked. If all are found to be tight
then the compression leak must be In
ternal, probably In the valvea. . Of tha
two valves, namely, the Intake valve
and the exhaust valve, the latter should
be Inspected first. The new gaaea
when drawn Into the cylinder have a
tendency to keep the Intake valve
clean, while the exhaust valve becomes
foul from the passing of burnt gases
and carbon. A amall piece of carbon
will unaeat the exhaust valve and
cause the loss of compression. With a
little energy and oil and alight grind
ing the valve may be eaally reseated.
Carbon depoalt on the exhaust valve
seat ta a common trouble, but not tha
only one that causes loss of compres-.
sion. A warped valve atem. especially
In motors Inclined to overheat. Is very
common. In such Instances It Is best
to replace the valve with a new one
Then, again, the valve adjustment at
the base of tha valve atem proper
should be noted. There la a certain
clearance at this point to allow for the
expansion of the valve stem when
heated. At thla point there alwaya
should be a clearance approximately
the thickness of a calling card when
the valve Is seated.
BROWN TO PILOT NATIONAL
Noted Racer Will Drive American
Car for First Time.
David Bruce-Brown haa aelected to
drive the third National car In the
100-mile race on the Indianapolis mo
tor speedway. May 10.
Thla la the first year of five years'
of race experience that ha has driven
anything but a foreign car, his other
mounts having been either a Bens or
a Flat. Brown haa as spectacular a
career as any of the Intrepid pilots who
risk so much in speed contests for tha
sake of the exhilaration of the dan
gerous spore
seats five large people
with comfort. The chas
sis is big and strong;
made of the best materials
the worjd produces. It is
practically indestructible.
AH of our special steels
are rigidly inspected and
thoroughly tested in our
own laboratories.. The
axles are drop forged in
our own plants. The
frame is of pressed
steel and has a single
drop. The rear system
is unusually rugged.
The finely cut and ac
curate gears are made
of Vanadium steel. The
transmission is of the se
lective type, three speeds
M;!'? 3 TPTKnrvocf Marsha 1 2779 As444 1 51
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UlM X ssotor. 45ix45s horsepower. 35: Remr malncto: tires 34 z 4 inch Q. Dj X. Ssm S HqSl
ft r 13 N. i eqoipineot. tares oil lamps la black asd brass iniah. two (as lasaps and fes- w I "A
PSI erator. SeU-stsrter. $20 extra. Tee sad glaaa Croat; $55. Brf
tbSi:,
BUYERS HARD TO FOOL
GREAT CHANGE MADE IX ACTO
WORLD IX FEW YEARS.
Public Now Too Motor-tVlstj to Be
Bmtcoed by Cnacrupalous Men,
Savs Jj. E. Crowe.
"Considering; the advancement the
manufacturers of automobiles have
made in the last few yeara and the
knowledge possessed by tha preseot
day owners of care, brlng-s to mind a
situation which Ij a rarity today, al
though It was quite common up to a
few years ana. remarked K E. Crowe,
Oreroa distributor for tbe Marlon,
What Proves the
Value of a Car ?
IT is actually amazing and almost
insulting to see the large number of
automobiles on the American mar
ket which strive to get your atten
tion and prove their worth by con
stantly featuring some one, more
or less, unimportant feature, such
as a rim or a starter. These things are
absolutely trivial. When you buy a suit
of clothes do you buy it because of some
new f angled pockets or buttons? No.
You purchase fundamentals material,
fit, cut, style and tailoring.
The value of an automobile is arrived
at on the same basis. Rims and guards,
color schemes, etc., should be consid
ered last.
Fundamentals establish values. With
automobiles it's the speed, power, capac
ity, construction, service, comfort and
appearance you should look to. While
the Overland is the most modernly equip
ped and finely appointed car made, it is
these basic fundamentals which we have
always pointed to as exceptional value.
A case in point is our Model 60 priced
at $1200. The important things about this
car the things that really count are
fundamentals that cannot be purchased
elsewhere for less than $1500. It has a
big powerful thirty-five horsepower motor
which can easily take you fifty miles an
hour if vou so desire. It
syrsaiBssissstsissisisjss
Overland
The center of the car is the only practical
location for both operating levers. Easy to
operate, alwaya in reach, and you have free
usa of both fore doors.
Any other style is obsolete and out of date.
Insist on the modern Overland center control.
A demonstration will prove its superiority.
The Willys-Overland Company, Toledo, Ohio
J. W. LEAVITT & CO., Distributors
S29 WASHINGTON ST PORTLAND, OREGON
Phones: Marshall 2779 A 2444
Rambler. K-R-I-T and StuU pleasure
cars and the Main truck, recently.
"It used to be a common sight to see
a car stalled with some minor trouble
and the driver on hla back, with his
full kit of tools, trying; to make the
'blamed thing' go. An empty gasoline
tank, a dead batttery or a dirty spark
plug might have been the cause, but
he did not know and did not under
stand. The manufacturer has made wonder
ful strides in perfecting and simplify
ing the automobile, especially the mod
ern car of medium size and price. From
an expensive luxury enjoyed by few
It Is now a practical investment for
the average buslnesa man. Not only
la it a help to him in his business, but
It is the means of providing health,
enjoyment and inexpensive recreation
for his whole family.
"The motorist haa advanced with tbe
manufacturer and the average owner
today doea not expeot the impossible
from the car, realizing that, while It
la a wonderful piece of machinery. It is
and reverse, fitted with the best bearings.
The upholstery is of good leather, hand
stuffed with fine hair. The finish of the
car is beautiful, rich and handsome, be
ing in dark Overland blue, and battleship
grey wheels.
This description will fit any $1500 car
on the market. Compare and be con
vinced. So far as the other features go, you
cannot find a car that is more complete
nor more up-to-date than the Overland.
It is a combination of everything that
has proven practical in the motor car
world. One small but important feature
is the famous Overland center control.
We adopted this several years ago. In
fact, we practically started center control
in this country. By degrees the others
fell in line. They had to. One well
known $5000 car has adopted center con
trol for 1913 something we did three
years ago. And until we find something
better we will continue center control
simply because it is the most practical
location for both operating levers and it
gives you full use of both fore doors.
But don't make the serious and costly
mistake of buying a car on the strength
of a single feature or two. Stick to
power, speed, comfort, service, appear
ance and life and you'll get the most for
vourmonev. Other mak
ers being higher in price
incorporate in their cars
one or two of these fea
tureless features, and this
is their sole excuse to get
a much higher price for a
car that is fundamentally
no better, and in the ma
jority of cases not as good
as the Overland. That is
why you find so many
$1500 cars that are point
for point the same as our
$1200 car.
Our $1200 (Model 60)
car gives you every iden
tical practical thing found
in any $1500 car made.
Investigate and see. Our
dealer is at your service.
Handsome catalogue on
request.
Center Control
subject to sickness Just the same as the
human being. He has studied and un
derstands the construction of his car and
is able to make slight adjustments
when necessary, and which. If neglect
ed, would undoubtedly cause serious
trouble.
"The prospective buyer also under
stands fairly well the construction of
cars and knows why various designs
are used. He realizes, for Instance,
the non-friction and wear-resisting
qualities of ball bearings. He knows
the various carburetors and . magnetos.
"He knows also the advantages ob
tained from the use of aluminum In
certain parts, of the use of vanadium
steel for springs, steering arms and
other parte where strength is most im
portant. "He expects the body not to be freak
ish, but practical, roomy and capable
of carrying comfortably the full quota
of passengera advertised as itg capac
ity; but. last and not least, he expects
the details and little things well taken
11
care of a good body, first-class lamps,
horn and other accessories.
"All In all, the average buyer of to
day cannot easily be fooled by the un
scrupulous salesman. In other words?
he la quite motor-wise, knows what he
wants and what he ought to get fot
his money."
Exodus to Mount Hood Begins.
Numerous requests for lnformatioB
concerning the condition of the roadt
leading to Mount Hood made to W. J
Clemens, president of the Portland Au
tomobile Club, last week indicate that
a large number of Portland motorists
will attempt the run to Rhododendron
. . 1 rlAn,n Y. i l.o,.nA4 Vi a t
the roads are In good condition for
this time of the year. This is the first
time this season that many autoists
have thought of making the trip, which
is considered one of the most attractive
in the West,
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