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IpKstor quits pulpit
AND WIFE FOR GIRL
AHDEL0PES1ITHHER
The Rev. N. C. Lassiterj
Once of Philadelphia,
Runs Away With Member
of Former Congregation
WIIjMINOTONi Del., Sept. 19. Atlcr
inlnc hla church nnd giving up his wife
for love of Miss Vera Colllna, tho clfih-;...oar-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles H. Collins, the nev. Not-fleet C.
Lasslter and the girl have eloped and are
"Announcement of tho marriage, which
took place In JJaltlmoro laat Sunday at
midnight, has been made by tho brldo'u
parents. Also It was said thai the bride
and bridegroom are on their way to tho
home of his parents, near llalelgh, N. C.
f.-imlter. who Is 12 years old, came here
with his former wife four years ago aa
pastor of the Delaware Baptist Church.
Previously ho wns pastor of tho Chester
Avenue llaptlst Church, Philadelphia.
Tho Collinses were prominent In the
church, and Miss Vera, then a child,
teemed to fascinate tho pastor. He help
ed her with her lessons, and often tho
two took long walks together. Sho was
cs active In church affairs as her parents.
Bho played a cornet In tho choir, and
played It well. Sho also had an excellent
oce.
MU3 Vora's parents accepted tho pas
tor's attentions to her as simply show
ing his Interest In tho welfare of a mem
ber of his flock, but, as tho girl began
growing to womanhood, and put on long
dresses and tucked up her hair, other
members of the church remarked that
the minister was more attentive to her
than to his own wife. At least ho was
seen oftener wltb Miss Collins than with
Mrs. Lnsslter.
, In the spring and summer of 1913 Las
tlter's attentions to tho young woman
were the principal toplo of gOBRlp among
mtmbers oi nis congregation. Then Harry
L'mmons, a Wilmington lawyer and presi
dent of the church board of trustees,
told Lansiter that he had better seek a
new field Lasslter resigned Immediately,
and Ills wife left him.
Lasslter got a Job as floorwalker In a
Philadelphia department store, and three
months aun began proceedings for divorce
In Michigan
Miss Collins In tho menntlmo continued
her studies at the Wilmington High
Bchool nnd was graduated last June.
Larsltcr got his divorce on August 22.
Mr. and Mrs. Collins wero at church
Sunday night Miss Vera did not care to
attend services, aa her Interest In the
church was not so great as It had been
when Lasslter was In tho pulpit.
Turing tho absenco of Mr. and Mrs.
Collins. Lasslter drovo up to their homo.
Miss Vera was waiting for him, and sho
was whisked away to Baltimore on the
Srst train.
Since he left Wilmington Lasslter has
not been connected with any church. His
first wife Is tho daughter of tho president
of the Southern collego from which Lassl
ter was graduated.
MIDVALE STEEL PLANT NOT
OFFERED FOR SALE TO U. S.
Vice President Denies All Knowledge
of Washington Story.
Officers of the Mldvalo Steel Company
deny that the works havo been offered
for sale to the United States Government
for use as an aimor plato plant. Vice
President James P. Sullivan, comment
Ins on a dispatch from Washington to
that effect, Bald: "If negotiations are
being conducted In Washington for the
sale of the 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 peace without a special act of
Congress."
The Washington dispatch said Secre
tary Daniels announced he would In
spect the Mldvalo Steel Works on his
visit to this city on Monday, when he
will vto1 the crrcmnnlrs at the break
ing of the Kround for the construction
of shlpw ,ij H ut league Island. It was
also reported that Vice President King,
of the Mlilvnlo Steel Works, bus made
arrnm-'i merits for the visit of the See
rit.in to the plant on Monday, and that
i-'ecieui IJaniels accepted Mr. King's
Imitation.
EVENING- LTjjl)eTj.wpHlLAX)jBLl?mA, SATTtttVAY, SBPTflMffEIfe lfli , AfrflE
CIGAH MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Groans Reveal Him on Floor, in
Agony From Poison.
As tho result of taking poison, Fred
Tuckttr, r..' I.-imbert street, Itr uncon
scious today In the Polyclinic Hospital.
His condition Is serious.
Shortly before 2 o'clock this morning
fnerilPPrs of Tllplnp'a liMicnlw.1.1 .
tractcl ,y Ki-nans coming from the bath- I
""" " man was lounit lying on tho
Iioor In agony Ilcslde him wero tho re
mains of tho polron ho had taken. The
patiol w.ikoii from tho JOtli and Federal
streets station was summoned, nnd he was
ultui to the hospital.
The polli ii bcllove Tucker attempted
suic!il, but they nro unable to ascertain
a niotUo Ut, i,ui) u verj i-o.sii(ruu.s cigar
tmsin, ss ut 21st and Federal -treets.
BACHARACH MAN ACCUSED
Charges That Policemen and Saloon
keepers Are Being Intimidated.
ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 19.-lirdlctment
or lewis n. nienn, Assistant Director of
Public Safety, a Dacharach man. Ii
threat. n-d by cx-founty Prosecutor Clar
ence I,. Gnldonbcrg. candidate for
uecurdur. Ooldenberg charges that po
liccmirr and saloonkeepers are being
i u?,t0 "PIrt the opposing slute by
intimidation.
n " ... '-'a,na n. .Himre is mves-
i,.n i "' lurther charges that Hacharach
henchmen used revolvers In breaking up
"'chard.-, nuctlng In the First Ward.
STOCKHOLDERS ASK RECEIVER
Contention' Made That Pleasantville
Water Company is Mismanaged,
ntn.N-Tox, Sept. .-John J. Albertsun.
Had. nT '.nVancl s"uol H. Dobbs. of
mil. orriuid. have filed a bill In the Court
,?'' risking for the appointment
Com,,,,?v .f?r ,h" Pk'wnntvllle Water
kTAT, y '"' th0 Rround that It is being
conn.et '"'"""""WJ nl Is not being
lie or ti l V" utety for eher 'he pub
e pr the stockholders.
liiuB 1??,"1vf,! "7-EC0 t a 5ort.ooo bond
the sim,1 ' 'hha P3'000- T,lo- ''" tha
on Juu?l."ni,ual terest Instalment due
oiwuly l last was not paid.
cerii frUrt U nskci1 tn e"Jln the con.
nane'r"'" '"nule business, urrd to
of th "'x-r to tuke over the affairs
" ine company.
ENGINE WRECKS HIS TEAM
MCW CASTLK. Del . Sept I9.-J.Aie
..? a Korlnnul.. I..1 i i.i.. -...
Prat
J.yseph
kliio'i ... nouBiy injured, his horte
h, ,","! ,W"K" demolished today
Mrunii ,llcl 'e wus riding in was
ruck by a railroad train.
Jewelry Store Rohbad
jffiL,,aV. S'11- ,lfc-WalUn un
tore nt .n,sedlne' Jeweler, left his
WuJ ,2 O,clo:k thU morning thieves
e of jjw aiUl Bt0,e Soods t0 the
Of Interest to all Who Plan to Spend
$1000 to $2000 for an Automobile
We know that you want 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
facts 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 between $1000 and $2000, confident that if
you do, we will get our share of 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 under-estimate this matter of looks. Half the
pleasure of motoring Is being proud of your car, and
good looks really mean high quality.
Second See which car is most substantially built.
Thump on the 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 5ip; reasons why we
have been behind on orders for the 1915 "Light Six"
ever since it was announced.
Sit in the front sent. Take hold of the gear shift lever
and the emergency brake levez 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 ride practically
every day for two or three 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.
And compare what the salesman tells you while you arc
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.
Many "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 motoi'-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 test of flexibility- is to start
from a standstill in high speed without jerking or jolt
ing; to ci-awl 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.
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. Yqu
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 always "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 svitch 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 are 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 what 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 4Vz 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 s complaint on ilte service from s
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 you pay less than the Chalmers
price, you must expect to get less quality.
And speaking of price, here's the only sane way 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 vou
examine a car in the future and are told how much less
!L?.?,st.? ,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 try 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
ct
Light Six"
$1650
Fully Equipped
6-Passenger Touring Car. $1725. Coupelet, $1900
7-Passenger Limousine, $3200. Sedan, $2750
Prices Quoted f. o. b. Detroit
Quality First
Chalmers Motor Company of Philadelphia
252-54 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Phone Spruce 5462
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