The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, May 18, 1913, SECTION FOUR, Image 48

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Newspaper Page TextJLL THE SUIVJJA1' OKEOJIAN. FOIMXAND, MAT 18, 1013. GLACIER PARK IS RELIABILITY GOAL Long Time Sleep, Blackfoo Indian, to Drive Automo bile in Race. SIOUX MAY ALSO COMPET Tn Imam Adeauatc Eating and SWnins Vrronl moda tk) n for Contestants. I,. W. Hill Will Equip Palatial Train. MINNEAPOLIS. Minn.. May 1 Special.) Attention of automobil ixtm throughout the United Statea already Is focused upon the Twin City-Glacier Park tour aa the result of the entry of LonK Time Sleep, a Black foot Indian of the Glacier National Park Reservation. Long Time Sleep' announcement that he would take part In the tour has stirred rivalry among- the Sioux Indians of the Fort Peck Renervatlon. eastern Montana, and Chief Horse's Ghost of the Sioux na tlon is maklna- preparations to set one of the wealthy Indians of his tribe to enter a car. The Sioux. oM-tlme war 'path enemies of the Blackfeet are de termined the Blackfeet snail no be the only Indians In the contest. F.XCrRStON IS rOSTPtEI. Owing to lllnes la the family "t W. C. Garb, head of the Oron Motor Car Conipanr. retail distrib utor of the 8tudbakr. the excur sion planned for lOO active mem ber of the Prfti dab baa had to be noalponed for two wark from next Sunday. It had originally been daudad that 23 StuUebakera. carrying the members, would et out early In the mornlns of Sunday, May 25. for St. Helena. -. The locale of the trip will remain unchanged. Inasmuch as the route will take the motorists throuih the Sioux Reserva tion. for 100 miles. With the repre sentatives of two Indian nations quit ting their ponies for the modern sport of taking part In a cross country motor car run. the contest between the Ten men and the pale faces ought to develop one of the most novel and Interesting automobile events of the year. This is the first time an A. A. A. reliability run has trone to the Rock- Mountains. Several thousand Indian tepees will be pitched by the Indians of Montana in welcoming- the autoists. Toar Most Vnlque. In many ways this year's American Automobile Association s National Ke liability tour promises to be the most unique in history. The tour starts from Minneapolis. July 11 and ends July 19 at Glacier Park station, the eastern arateway to Glacier Na tional Park. The distance covered will bs' 1233 miles, through three of the Northwestern states, Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana. One hundred automobiles are ex pected to start In the run and the en tries will be from every section of the I'nlted States, the Southern. Eastern, Middle Western. Western and North western states each being- represented. Minnesota being- located so near the start In ar point, will, of course, have the largest representation, but already autoists of the other sections of the country have shown keen Interest in the novel run and entry blanks have been mailed to several who will take advantage of low tariff freight rates and ship their cars to Minneapolis for the start. In order to insure adequate eating and sleeping accommodations for the contestants in the tour. Louie W. mil. chairman of the Great Northern rail way, will equip a palatial hotel train which will run just ahead of the motorists, stopping at the noon con trols, so they can have access to the dining cars, and parking at the night controls, so the atttomoblllsta will oc 'supy the sleeping- cars at night. Teeisea W ill Help Picture. The Indians will carry their own te pees and these, pitched along the right-of-way. near the hotel train at night, will lend ptcturesquness to the tour. The hotel train will carry an auto mobile repair car. so that broken parts ran be replaced without any great de lay to the tourists. Besides, a baggage car will be equipped for the publica tion of the first daily automobile paper ever printed on a train. Newspaper .correspondents from various parts of the country who accompany the tour will contribute dally to this unique sheet. An engraving plant will be operated in connection, so that graph lex men will see their photographs reproduced en route. Louis W. Hill, who has entered his own automobile in the tour, is planning to prepare a brilliant finish for the automobilf-its by illuminating the Rocky Mountain range for their bene fit, the night of the finish. Here Is how Mr. Hill proposes to have the tourists get their first glimpse of the Roof of the continent: He will have stationed on the moun tain peaks along the picturesque Rocky range Just back of the unique log hotel at Glacier Park station, a score of men. who at a given signal wli touch off great pyramids of red. white and blue Roman fire. This illuminated panoramic mountain spectacle will be flashed upon the approaching motor ists when the pilot car of the tour la rrosslng the Montana prairie within forty miles of the Rocky Mountain range. This no doubt will be a mem orable flashlight revelation of the seven wonders of the Switzerland of America. j OFFICIALS TO IXSPECT ROAD (ovrrnor IJstor and Highway Com missioner to Make Trip. CENTRALJA. Wash- May 17. (Spe cial.) On Thursday, Governor Ernest Lister. State Highway Commissioner Roberts and several membera of the State Highway Board . will make an auto trip over the route of the Pacific Highway from Olympla through Cen tralia to the South Cowlitz County line, for the purpose of making decis ions on the expenditure of road ap propriations made by the last Legis lature and to acquaint the state board with the present condition of the high way. Residents of Cowlitz County have been working diligently in an endeavor to secure as much as possible of tne last Legislature's appropriation for use on the roads between Toledo. In Lewis County, and Woodland, in Cowlitz County. With this end in view, a large number of Kelso good roads enthusi asts will go from that city to meet the Governor and bis party near the Lewis County line and escort them tbrougii to Woodland. ELECTRIC AUTO MAKES HARD COUNTRY TRIPS Mrs. Tyler Watson, in Detroit Car, Proves Worth of That Type of Ma chine to Travel Long Distances. POWER DATA GIVEN r - - rv' i " I?"-,': I ire Jkii ' ' 1 tl?fjl Jj ll'fX: f I At I y ; vv h 8 -:xr- v: :fj X mrj " I "P" T-TVA ' i Minn I I mmw- 3a :- frsrWl nV ' - . A nrv c Apperson Agent Criticises Formula in Use. HEAT IS DECLARED WASTE Secret In Building Powerful Mo tor Is Said to lie in Suc cessful Reduction of Thermal Unit. Socio dealers in town always have Interesting facta and statistical data at their finger tips and are always ready to explain anything that lies in xneir power- Few of them can give points to the local Apperson man in this re spect, for Mr. Braly, of the auto com pany that bears his name, is a walking encyclopedia when It comes to motor wisdem. He was chatting on power the other day and the substance of his remarks in this: 'The.time Is past when either owner, dealer or manufacturer can place any confluence in the American Licensed Auto Manutacturers' formula for cal culating horsepower.' The old rule was based on cylinder. dimensions only, ana the fally of this rule is more evident now than ever before, when one stops to consider that even two motors ex actly the same size, usinar different grades of gasoline, could not possioly develop the same power. "The amount of power in a motor is Inversely reciprocal with the heat in volved. In otner words, the energy in the gasoline can either be converted Into power that goes through the rear axle or heat that is transmitted through radiation or shot out of the muffler. The more heat, the less power, but the more gasoline and oil. and vice versa. "To keep the motor cool we go to such extremes us T-Head separated cylinders with the hot exhaust valve entirely isolated from the inlet valve. This not only gives a greater area for water circulation, but a greater area for actual radiation from the casting. "There are two things that heat up a motoi tne not explosive gases themselves and tiie friction of the pis ton in the cylinder. Were you to run your motor without any oil you would find that it would heat up and the pistons would stick. The hollow crank shaft oiling system used 1ft Apper- soii cars is said to be the extreme in the lubricating of motors. "The secret in building a powerful motor lies In the successful reduction of the thermal unit. Apperson horse power is figured by the American Li censed Automobile Manufacturers' formula, but every motor Is tested on Tracy dynamometer. Since so many motors develop more power than this formula credits them with, I cannot understand why the Society of Auto mobile Engineers still clings to this ancient Idea, but suppose that the fu ture will see a speedy alteration." E W HILE Portland is universally ad. mltted to be the best city pro rata as a motor truck center. and in the majority of casee, the best without any qualifications at all, it is admitted to be by no means the best i an electric vehicle city. Various reasons have been assigned from time to time for this, none of them convincing, many of them ab- urd terles and Is capable of making the trip to the club house and back without the least need of recharging. Rural Free Delivery Popular. CHEHALIS. Wash.. May 17. (Spe cial.) R. P. D. No. 3, the new route out of Chehalls to the south, is proving very popular, there being upwards of 100 boxes already in service. The route was started May 1 and 60 additional It would seem to be Just a case families are expected to eventually take Imilar to conditions In other cities. "e service, new ones turning in their Ford City I ornera gaily. where some will be either or a StU'iebakcr, a Bulck or an Over- land. In the cheaper class of cars, us- ng a general definition of the word cheaper. Perhana the best reason tor tne pro portional paucity of electrics in Port land is due to the fact that there seems to be prevailing Impression that elec- rlc cars are made and meant oniy ior perambulating the streets, for taking mall shODDina- Jaunts or ror traveling rom one's house to the theater and back. Freouently an amazing Ignor- anoe Is shown as to the distance that these cars will travel without having the batteries recharged. A Single Trip Illustrative. For that reason. If for no other, a trip taken recently by Mrs. Tyler Wat- on and some friends is interesting ana the same time Instructive. Mrs. Watson Is a great believer in electrics. ot merely on account or their pecu ar adaptability for women, but be cause she has taken quite a number of engthy trips In them. As an instance of the opinions some people have. It may be mentioned that a Portland wo man said: "I would have an electric tomorrow If I could only go for trips for instance that are told about every Sunday tn the Oregonlan." go far not a single trip has been given which could not have been cov ered comfortably tn an electric. But to revert to the trip taken by Mrs. Watson. She recently went to th Automobile Club country house in er Detroit electric, accompanied by some friends. The trip was by regular route to the club house, via Hawthorne venue to the Base Line road with Its miles of dead straight road until one comes to the- right hand turn shortly before reaching the club house. It Is on a trip of this description even better than in the streets of a city that the advantages of such a ve hicle as the Detroit electric are illus trated." said Mrs. Watson. "The ease of control, the entire absence of any worry as to punctures or to gasoline shortage are more emphasized. Weather No Htadraace. "Another important . point Is that there la no need to worry about the weather because the car Is an enclosed one. With the ventilation so well looked after as It Is tn the later mod els of electrics, the enclosed car has more advantages today than ever In time past and It Is to me a marvel, a question I have always been unable to anwser satisfactorily why more persons do not avail themselves of their electrics to make a trip, or buy electrics in the first place. "Supposing that one has both an electric and a gasoline car, as is the case with many persons today, how fre quently one hears them decide not to make a trip in the gasoline car be cause they are afraid of .the weather. With the electric at their command, it never seems to strike them that they need fear weather conditions." The Detroit electric which Mrs. Wat. son uses Is equipped with Edison bat- j J. 1). PAQl'ET BECOMES SOLE REPRESENTATIVE FOR CAR. AV. T. Powell, Formerly Goodyear Tire Manager, Is Now North west Territory Manager. A change of some importance affect ing the Haynes interests in Portland occurred during the past week. The firm of Paquet & Peck, who have had the Haynes agency for some time, having been dissolved, and Mr. J. D. Paquet continuing as representative of this car. Mr. Paquet is a practical automobile man, possessing the essential qualities to give proper representation to such a meritorious car as the Haynes. "The Haynes has proven to be a quick sell ing car," says Mr. Paquet. "and on ac count of this popularity I expect, if possible, to keep enough cars coming from , the factory to supply the de mand." Another event which will strengthen the Haynes ' distributing force Is the appointment of W. T. Powell as man ager of " the Northwest territory. Mr. Powell was formerly Pacific Coast manager of the Goodyear Tire Com pany, and is well and favorably known on this coast. For the past year Mr. Powell has resided In San Francisco, but says he is delighted to return to Portland, the city which possesses such a magnetic influence over him. W. B. Cochran, president and general sales manager of the Haynes factory branch at Frisco, accompanied Mr. Powell to Portland to arrange for in creasing their interests in this ter ritory, PAINT ON ATJTO IS WEIGHED Jackson Car Agent Says Coats on Machine Equal 2 7 Pounds. "How many owners, if asked tomor row what the paint on their car s body weighed would be able to get within even a quarter of the actual weight?" That was a question that A. E. Hale, who, with his brother, represents the spee'dy-looking Jackson car here, put forward in the course ofa chat on cars the other day. "Anyhow It is inter esting to know that the finish on your car has a definite weight. "On a Jackson 'Olympic' model, for instance, the paint used on the body weighs more than 27 pounds. Of course, less paint would be required for a smaller car and more for a larger one. The number of coats applied would also have something to do with the quantity used. In the Jackson plant every body receives 17 coats of paint before It Is sent to the final drying room." MARION AGENT CHANGES UNITED ACTO COMPANY, TAKES CHARGE IN OREGON. Elen McFarland Gives Up Field for Other Interests Chicago Auto Show Figures In Selection. Negotiations were completed during the past week whereby the United Auto Company, of this city, becomes the dis tributing agency for the Marlon cars for 'the entire state of Oregon. This news will come as a surprise to a great many friends both of the former agents and of the new ones, as no intimation of the Intended change has ever been given out. The United Auto Company Is handled by E. E. Cohen and his brother Arnold. When the genial manager first made the announcement the question was Im mediately put to htm, "Will this tak ing over of the Marion cars mean the relinquishment of the Maxwell?" this being the line of cars they have han dled for the past five years. "That I am not in a position to say at this time, one way or the other," was Mr. Cohen's reply. "Whether we continue It, or make up our minds to discontinue, 1 intend to give all of the Maxwell owners the same cheerful ser vice that has been extended to them in the time past." Clarence B. Smith, assistant sales manager of the Marlon Motor Car Com pany. Is the man who has engineered this change In the agency. He has been in the city for the past two weeks, and incidentally related yesterday how it pays always to extend to one's competi tors the same attention one would show to customers by giving a concrete ex ample. Smith happened to meet Cohen at the automobile show In Chicago last Janu ary, just at the time when the latter was looking for a better car at less money than ever will be built. To satis fy Cohen was a rather hard Job for a man of his experience in the business to undertake, but Smith finally suc ceeded in his task of showing Cohen that the Marion was as near his ideal as he would ever lino. 'men mey parted the best of friends, but without the slightest idea of any deal even in the dim future." Now comes the sequel. A few weeks apro Mr. Smith received a letter irom fJDen aa.ee ariano, me present Marlon agent, notifying him that it was his desire to give up tne automobile business, as other urgent interests demanded his full attention. Smith at once came to Portland. He had not forgotten his conversation with Cohen in Chicago, and the result was that he called upon him as soon as he arrived. obtaining the change an nounced above to tne complete saxis faction of all concerned. Yesterday be exoressed the ' belief that the Marlon In the hands of tne unueo. auio -om- nanv would become an even more nooular car than hitherto in this state, as the Cohen brothers nave a gooo strong following in addition to being one of the most suDstanuai concerns In the business In this state. WORLD'S BEST CARS AT SLASHED PRICES Now You Can Afford to Buy a Motor Car Right now j-ou can buy a first-quality, high-grade motor car at the lowest price ever offered. These are guaranteed cars of various makes, sizes and colors, late models, cars that were built right, of the proper material, and that are good for many years of most satisfactory service. To sell these cars quickly, we have slashed prices. So, the man who thought he could afford only a cheap make can now freely buy one of these excellent, top-quality cars instead. SEE THEM YOURSELF Come in and see these remarkable bargains yourself. Don't wait until we have only a few colors and sizes left. Get your pick of the splendid selection. . If you ask it, we will hold for later delivery any car you select. But, remem ber, this is a quick action sale, and our stock will not last long. Better come in today. "We gladly demonstrate any of these cars. And, on top of that, we guarantee them. . i . . SPECIAL EVERY DAY THIS WEEK Packard Seven - Passenger Fore Door and Fully Equipped Cost drAnrt Special Price for QO" E.f New pOUUU This Week Only iplOU TERMS Store Open Evenings Until 9 o'Clock THE WINTON MOTOR CAR CO. Factory Branch Twenty-third and Washington Streets 3 "TI4I7 PPIF POIITF" H Satisfaction Best Reached Via the Famous Line of Storage Batteries for Autos ARCHER AND WIGGINS OAK STREET, CORNER SIXTH AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES SPORTING GOODS Bosch Service Complete Stock of All Bosch Goods Official Distributors Ballou & Wright BROADWAY AT OAK Indian Motorcycles Distributed in Northwest by BALLOU & WRIGHT Broadway, at Oak. Fortlaad. 817 East Pike St., Seattle, Waaa. lEAiHUD Si AUTOMOBILES ON T T O Fortlaml Affwr, 15-IT Waohlactoa St. Va 1 DOSS Q VOa Phoaea Marshall 2. A tt. BOWSER GASOLINE and OIL TANKS STORAGH SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC AND FRI VATB GARAGES. S. O. Stoddard, Reareaeata tire. SIM Columbia Bids. Vain 1T, TIRES VulcanlzlB and Betnadlnt. K. K. BLOIK.KTT, 28-81 North 14th St. Mala 7M. FORD Peterson & Sleret Co. AGENTS 450 Hawthorne Are., Corner 8th Phone E. 648 REO HUDSON LITTLE NORTHWEST AUTO CO. DISTRIBUTORS F. W. VOGLER, President . 617 "Washington Street. Phones Main 8887, A 4959. AUTOMOBILE AND SHOP SUPPLIES Spark Plugs TOOLS Brake-Lining MOTORCYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Preei4 Tool and Supply Co. Phone Mala lft2. A 1RZ 74 Sixth and 311 Oak Sta. No-Rim-Cut Tires 10 Oversize Ask Mr. Brown Ask any of your many neighbors who now use these new-type Goodyear tires. Users are everywhere hundreds of thousands. You are surrounded by evi dence of No-Rim-Cut economies. Please ask for it Find out why these tires now outsell all the rest. An Example Two cars were standing; at a curb. One bad old-style clincher tires, one No-Rim-Cut tires. Tbe clincher user was asked why be clung to those tires. "Why," he replied, "because of the mileage. I get so many miles per tire." "Let's see what the next man gets." And they asked the No-Rim-Cat user.' His average mile age was nearly twice as great. Why It Is So Rim-cutting ruins 23 per cent of all clincher tires, by actual statis tics. It never occnrs wlth No Rim - Cut tires. Clincher tires are made just rated size. No- No-Rim-Cut Tires With or Without Non-Skid Treads Rim-Cat tires are 10 per cent over size have 10 per cent more air. And each 10 per cent one adds to the sue adds, on the average, 25 per cent -to tbe mileage. No-Rim-Cut tires now cost no more than standard clincher tires. They do save money save so much that they lead the world in sales. Men are coming to these tires so fast that Goodyear sales last year exceeded our previous 12 years put together. Come see them. Tbe features we claim are apparent. And they are bound to win you to Goodyear tires when you find them out. Writ far tha Goodyear Tire Book-1 4th year edition. It telle ail knows ways to econo mize ob tire. aKROKtOUia THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO., Akron, Ohio This Company has no connection whitfT-r with nny oilier , rubber concern wnicn uaos the Ooodyeer ubo, , PORTLAND BRANCH. 62 SEVENTH ST. Phone, Pac. Main 2190, and Home A 4046.