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PASTOR QUITS PULPIT
AND WIFE FOR GIRL
AP ELOPES WITH HER
The Rev. , N. C Lassiter,
Once of Philadelphia,
Runs Away With Member
of Former Congregation.
rviUtiNOTON, Del., Sept. 19.-After
i.inir Ills cliurcli ntid Blvlne Up his wlfo
f?r tove of Ml" VeIft Colllna' the clKh
n cnr-l1 daughter of Mr. and Airs,
rhirlco H. Collins, tho Hcv. Norflcrt C.
LaeslUT nnd tho Blrt have eloped and nro
Announcement of tho marriage, which
ool plaeu in Unltlmore last Sunday at
midnight lias hcon made by tho bride's
Djrenlfl '''" ,l "nB 8U1U '"' uuuo
on.t bridegroom nre- on their way to tho
home of lils riircnlfl. near Kalelgh. N. C.
lassiter, who Is W years old, came hero
I -iUl ins former wlfo four years ago aa
raslor of the Dcluwaie Baptist Church.
I ircouslj ho as pastor of the Chester
t Alcnue Unpllst Church, Philadelphia.
I The Collinses wtie prominent In tho
f (hurcli, and Miss Vera, then a child,
t teemed to fascinate the pastor. Ho help-
H ed her with her lessons, nnd often tho
V tWO tOOK IOnK ' luiicuier. olio WHS
os active In chutch affairs as her parents.
she played a cornet In tho choir, and
( played It well. She also had an excellent
olce.
Miss Vora's parents accepted tho pas
tor's attention!) to her ns simply show
ing his Interest In tho welfare of a mem
ber of Jils flclt, but, bb tho Blrl began
growing to womanhood, and put on long
dreses nnd tucked up her hair, other
members of thr church remarked that
; tho minister was moro attentive to her
I than to hli own wife. At least ho was
. sctn oftcner wit Miss Collins than with
Afra. T-isslter.
t In the spring and summer of 1913 Las
, liter's attentions to tho young woman
,, ere the principal topic of gosalp anotiK
jnembers of his congregation. Thpn Harry
Emmons, a Wllmlqgton lawyer and prcal-
dent of tho church board of trustees,
told Lassiter that ho had better seek a
f now Mold Lassiter resigned Immediately,
anil his wlfo left him.
Lassiter got a Job as floorwalker In a
Philadelphia department store, and three
months ago began proceedings for divorce
. In Michigan.
Miss Collins In the meantime continued
her studies at tho Wilmington High
School and was graduated last June.
Larsltcr got his divorce on Aucust 22.
Mr. and Mrs. Collins were at church
Sunday night. Miss Vera did not caro to
attend services, as her Interest In tho
church wns not so great as it had been
when Lassiter was In tho pulpit.
Turing tho absence of Mr. and Mrs.
Collins, Lassiter drove up to their home.
Miss Vera was waiting for him, ami sho
v,as nhlslccil away to Baltimore on tho
first train.
Since ho left Wilmington Lassiter has
not been connected with any church, His
first wife Is tho daughter of the president
of the Southern college from which Lassi
ter wss graduated.
MIDVALE STEEL PLANT NOT
OFFERED FOR SALE TO U. S.
Vice Ftoidcnt Denies All Knowledge
of Washington Story.
cmixt or Hip Jlldvale Steel Company
drn tlmt tho works have been offorcd
for kah' to tho I tilled States Government
for use as an minor pluto plant. Vice
President James P. Sullivan, comment
ing on a dispatch from Washington to
that effect, suld: "If negotiations are
being conducted In Washington for the
sale of tho plant It Is without my knowl
edge. So far I have heard nothing-about
It. I do not even know whether Secre
tary Daniels could purchase tho plant in
time of peaco without a special act of
Congress."
The Washington dispatch said Secre
tary Daniels announced he would In
ipect tho Mldvnle Steel Works on his
visit to this city on Monday, when he
ulll attend the ceremonies at the break
ing of the ground for the construction
of shlpunys at League Island. It was
also reported that Vlco President King-,
of the Mldvalo Steel Works, has made
arrangements for the visit of tho Sec
Jttary to tho plant on Monday, and that
Secretary Daniels accepted Mr. King's
Invitation.
CIGAR MAN ATTEMPTS STTICIDE
Groans Keveal Him on Floor, In
Agony From Foison.
As tho result of taking poison, Fred
Tucker, 1522 Lambert street, Is uncon
scious today In tho Polyclinic Hospital.
IIU condition Is serious.
Shortly before 2 o'clock this morning
members of Tucker's household were at
tracted by groans coming frotn tho bath
room. Tho man was found lying on tho
noor In agony. Besldo him were the re
mains of tho poison ho had taken. The
patrol wagon from tho 20th and Federal !
"TC Biuuon was summoned, and ho was
taken to tho hospital.
..iflS p?"co bc'leve Tucker attempted
mlcldo, but they are unable to ascertain
a motive. He had a very prosperous cigar
Business at 21st and Fedeml streets.
SACHAItACH MAN ACCUSED
Charges That Policemen nnd Saloon
keepers Are Beings Intimidated.
iASNT,K'riTV' Se"t' "-Indictment
iL "." lcnn Assistant Director of
mile bafety, a Bacharach man, Is
tnreatened by ex-County Prosecutor Clar
ence L. (ioldenbors-, candidate for
Recorder. Ooldenberg charges that po
llcemw and saloonkeepers are belnir
Sst,0.ft"PP0rt XUo inB -tate by
hfnehm.. rlh0,r charEes that Bacharach
henchmen ud revolvers In breaking up
" "idling m tne Kirst Ward.
STOCKHOLDERS ASK RECEIVER
Contention Made That Pleasantvllla
trpv ComPnny Is Mismanaged.
f lh)n?,H' 8ept 19-Jhn J. Albertson.
HaddonSp , and Samuel B- Dobb. ot
" Ctancerv " "" '" ,he CUrt
"' a rivl af3k'?.s ,or the appointment
Comnan! V" ?r t,,a I'lcasantvllla Water
ttMsly Z ,ne around that It is belns
i WnduL.,1 L ?ul",Ke1 a'"1 ls no' 'PK
lb ??? "'" afetx for either the PUb-
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th semtan"18, They charge that
"a July i ,"n"ul Interest Instalment due
Th7 ; labt was "ot paid
'n f ZT 'Sna,Sk?a tonjoln tho con
nae a meVvni'',,,4lnB, bus,ne58' ttnd to
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EVENING LBBGBB-PHIIiADELPHIA, gAURPAY SEPTEMBER 19, Ul
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Of' Interest to all Who Plan to Spend
$1000 to $2000 for an Automobile
We know tlmt you wnnt to get the best possible car
for your money. No man consciously buys a cheap car.
So this advertisement is written to give you a few
facta to keep in mind when investigating the merits
of different cars.
For seven years Chalmers cars have ranked first among
the medium priced cars in America. For two years
Chalmers "Sixes" have led all medium priced Sixes
in volume of sales. Over 40,000 Chalmers cars are now
in service.
The Chalmers Company is recognized as one of the
strongest companies financially in the industry. Chal
mers cars have probably to a greater degree than any
other make always influenced the trend of automobile
building in the medium priced class.
Certainly these facts entitle this advertisement to a
careful reading.
We expect you to investigate carefully every statement
we make here and we urge you also to study all cars
which sell bptween $1000 and S2000, confident that if
you do, we will got our share 01 the business.
In the first place, we ask you to see the Chalmers
"Light Six." Don't simply look at it and listen to the
story of an enthusiastic Chalmers salesman ; and then
go look at another car and listen to the story of another
equally enthusiastic salesman. You are not buying
conversation.
But ask any Chalmers dealer to stand the Chalmers
"Light Six" alongside any Light Six selling at any
where near its price $1650. Study the cars yourself.
First Looks. How do other cars compare with the
Chalmers "Light Six" in style? The Chalmers has a
real streamline body. The flat or merely crown fenders
of the other cars have not the grace of the Chalmers
molded oval fenders. Chalmers doors are wide and
flush fitting. Chalmers running boards are clear.
And don't undcr-cstimatc this matter of looks. Half the
pleasure of motoring is being proud of your car, and
good looks really mean high quality.
Sccotid Sec which car is most substantially built.
Thump on tho body with your knuckles. The metal
in the Chalmers body is heavy. It will never sound
tin-panny. It is rigid. And because of these qualities
its finish wears better.
Test the weight and solidity of the fenders. You
can sit on the Chalmers fender and not injure it. It
does not vibrate, and after months of strenuous use
it does not rattle.
Looks and stability are two of the big reasons why we
have been behind on orders for the 1915 "Light Six"
ever since it was announced.
Sit in the front seat. Take hold of the gear shift lever
and the emergency brake lever. They feel strong and
dependable.
And while you are in the front seat test the comfort of
the driver. You sit in a natural, easy position. The
clutch and brake pedals are easy to reach. Your hands
rest comfortably on the steering wheel. Put your foot
on the accelerator. You do not have to assume a
cramped position, but can operate it easily. The
Chalmers accelerator Is provided with a foot rest.
Hundreds of owners of other cars have told us that this
detail alone Is worth $100 extra cost In a season's driv
ing. Now sit in the back seat. Test its roominess and
comfort.
In comfort, the Chalmers "Light Six" is the equal of any
car of its size at any price. Many former owners of
highly priced cars now drive Chalmers "Light Sixes"
and they all say comfort was a big factor In their
selection of the Chalmers.
Remember you are buying a car to ride in. You are not
always going to drive on asphalt pavement. You are
not going to use your car simply for thirty minutes or
for five miles. But you are going to tide practically
every day for twoWthree or possibly five years in the
car you buy. You are going to travel thousands of
miles and over all kinds of roads.
So don't take a mere "demonstration" in any car.
Demand a test. Any Chalmers dealer will be glad to
take you for a twenty-five or thirty mile trip in the
country. He will give you a real test lasting two or
three hours or a day if you choose. Demand this
same test of any other car.
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' And compare what the salesman tells you while you are
riding with your own experience. Think about the com
fort, of the car. Ask yourself if you would be willing
to ride twenty thousand miles in that car.
Note how the Chalmers "Light Six" clings to the road.
Preferably drive it yourself.
The Chalmers "Light Six" has a big substantial steering
wheel. The steering connections are heavy, free mov
ing forgings. The, front steering spindles are equipped
with Timken bearings. It is free from side sway and
easy to steer.
Alany "Light Six" owners tell us this 1915 Chalmers
"handles" easier than any car on the market. That
feature alone has sold hundreds.
And notice, too, the sound of the motor as you ride along.
Notice when you start that the first speed gears don't
shriek out the fact that you are in motion.
Ask the demonstrator to drive twenty miles an hour on
second speed. Note that both motor and gears are
quiet. Pick out some hill and ask the Chalmers "Light
Six" and any other car in its price class to go up that
hill at fifteen miles an hour.
That long, strong pull of the Chalmers motor has proved
one of its most popular features with the motor-wise.
On a rough stretch of road notice that the Chalmers feels
firm and dependable beneath you and is free of rattles.
The Chalmers medium weight makes it ride like a Pull
man car on all ordinary roads. When you drive a
Chalmers "Light Six-" you feel that your car has the
strength to be safe in any emergency. Your own ease
of body and mind tells you that its medium weight gives
it a comfort that cannot be found in a lighter or flimsy
car.
We could build the Chalmers "Light Six" lighter in
weight. And if our service to you ended with delivering
a car and taking your money, we could make a greater
profit by building our cars lighter. For every additional
pound of fine steel we put into the Chalmers "Light
Six" increases its manufacturing cost.
You hear a lot of talk about flexibility but very few cars
really have it. The real teat of flexibility is to start
from a standstill in high .speed without jerking or jolt
ing; to crawl along at two miles an hour on high; to
travel through congested traffic without gear shifting.
All these things you can do in a Chalmers "Light Six."
And when you get back from your test ride take a look
at some of the vital parts of the Chalmers chassis.
Look at the rear axle. The Chalmers has a full floating
rear axle with heavy pressed steel housing. It is big
and strong. Look at the Chalmers torque tube. It is
securely bolted to the big heavy frame on one end and
the rear axle on the other end. It takes up all the
strains of driving. When you were out on the country
road you probably noticed that the Chalmers "Light
Six" did not sway from side to side. That is because
the torque tube held it rigidly in place.
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Look at the wheels. The wheels of the Chalmers "Light
Six" have spokes 1 inches in diameter. They are built
of the best hickory. The spokes are securely bolted.
They look strong and they are strong.
Notice the length and width of the Chalmers springs.
The main leaf is of Vanadium steel. Note their flexi
bility remember how they cradled the car over the
bumps when you were riding on the heavy country
roads.
Look at the front axle. You will see that the Chalmers
"Light Six" has a heavy drop forged front axle that
shows its strength at a glance.
Lift the bonnet and look at the motor. It is ship-shape,
finely finished, compact and business-like in appearance.
Raise the floor boards and examine the inside works
that you don't usually see in a motor car. You will
find the Chalmers "Light Six" simple in every detail
but big and strong to stand the hard knocks of constant
service.
Now for the details the refinements which make motor
ing a real pleasure or a constant irritation.
To start the Chalmers "Light Six" you throw a single
switch. There is no grinding of gears, no noise. You
throw the switch and the next thing you hear is the
motor purring along under its own power.
Note, too, that the Chalmers starter is always connected
with the motor when the car is running. Suppose
you accidentally shut off the gas ; your Chalmers motor
doesn't stall. The starter is nlways "on the job." There
is no interruption of motor service. No levers, buttons
or adjustments to fuss with.
You sit behind the wheel of the Chalmers "Light Six"
and everything necessary for the control of the car is
right in front of you. There is a dash adjustment for
the carburetor. There is a simple electric light switch,
not a row of buttons to be remembered and to be
operated separately; simply a single switch that con
trols all of your lights. There is the battery index to
keep you always informed on the condition of your
storage battery. There is the oil pressure gauge that
tells if your motor needs oil. There is the primer for
starting in cold weather. There is the gasoline gauge
always informing you without fuss of the amount of
fuel in the tank.
And speaking of gasoline tanks notice that the tank in
the Chalmers "Light Six" is of very heavy gauge steel.
And that it holds 18 gallons where most cars carry 10
or 12.
The perfect convenience of the "Light Six" is one big
reason this is the fastest selling Chalmers model with
women as well as with men.
Notice the adjustment of the windshield. The one man
top, the quick acting storm curtains, the fine and incon
spicuous door handles.
And now you arc ready to hear a talk on "economy."
Some salesman will probably tell you that his car is
lighter than the Chalmers "Light Six" that it doesn't
burn as much gasoline; that it is easier on tires.
A part of whut he says is true. But only a part; for a
lot of this talk on gasoline consumption is just "con
versation." Don't test your gasoline consumption for
1 mile or 10 miles don't test it on the boulevard or
with special gasoline. Try it out for 50 or 60 miles and
over all kinds of roads.
The Chalmers "Light Six" may cost you $10 or $15 more
for gasoline in 10,000 miles of driving than a too light,
flimsy car, but it will cost you a lot less in repairs, in
personal discomfort, in nerve irritation. You will find
that the extra weight of the Chalmers "Light Six" will
save you in comfort and repair bills many times the
slight additional cost of the gasoline you burn.
What the other salesman tells you about tire mileage is
probably greatly exaggerated because of his own igno
rance. You will notice that the Chalmers "Light Six"
has 4yt inch tires with "Nobby", treads on the rear
wheels, where most other Light Sixes in its price class
have 4 inch tires.
We have never had a complaint on tire service from a
Chalmers "Light Six" owner.
You'll also hear something about prices. You'll be told
that you don't need to pay $1650 to get a "light six."
Well, you don't. But if yoiusay 'ess than the Chalmers
price, you must expect to get less quality.
And speaking of price, here's the only sane wav to look
at it.
Divide the first cost of your car by five.
Automobiles that are properly built should last at least
five years. That is, they should "stay put" run well
and give good service for that time. So when you
examine a car in the future and are told how much less
!L?.?,st5 ,than a Chalmers "Light Six," ask yourself,
"Will it last me five years?"
Figuring any car you are considering on a five-year basis,
see if the facts above don't prove the Chalmers "Light
Six" the lowest priced car, quality considered, on the
market.
Yes, you are right we want to sell you a Chalmers.
But we don't ask you to buy until you have proved all
the claims we make in this advertisement. The only
way for you to get such proofs is to see the car itself.
You will be under no obligation if you go to see the 1915
"Light Six" and tiy it out, and you owe it to yourself
to know all about this car before you buy any. All we
ask is that you give your local Chalmers dealers the
opportunity to demonstrate in detail the points of
superiority of the Chalmers "Light Six" that we have
told you about here.
Chalmers Motor Co., Detroit
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Light Six"
$1650
Fully Equipped
6-Passenger Touring Car, $1725. Coupelet, $1900
7-Passenger Limousine, $3200. Sedan, $3750
Prices Quoted f. o. b. Detroit
Qwdlty .Fine
Chalmers Motor Company of Philadelphia
252-54 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Phone Spruce 5462
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