WOEfllKG ElDaBIl-PHtLADBIPHIAV gATTTBgAy S3gPT EMBER XLISM 0 .IdTOMIITS PULPIT a 'errmiPAnmnt AJNJJ wirii run umu AND ELOPES WITH HER The Rev. N. C. Lassiter, Once of Philadelphia, Runs Away With Member of Former Congregation WILMINGTON, Del.. Sept. 1.-Acr !,lnff his church and Blvlnjj up Ills wlfo fnr love of Miss Vera Collins, Iha rlgh-Sen-?"r.old daughter of Mr, unci Mr.. rharlcs 11? Collins, the Itev. Norneet C. Lassiter and tho Blrl have eloped nnd nro "Announcement of tho marriage, which nok dIuco In Ualtlmoio last Sunday nt mMnmlit has been made by the brlde'u M,enS! Also It was said that the b.lde oml brldeg.oom nro on their way to tho home of his parents, near I nlelgh, N. C, Lassiter, who Is 42 years old, enmo horo wlih Ills rornier who iuui n-i. uu nastor of the Delaware Haptlst Ohurch. Previously ho was pastor of tho Chester Avenuo Haptlst Church, Philadelphia. The Collinses wore prominent In tho church, and Miss Vera, then a child, cemed to fascinate the pastor. Ho help ed her with her lessons, nnd often the two took long walks together. She was os actlvo In church affairs aa hor parents. Ehe played a cornot In the choir, and played It well. Sho also had an excellent Voice. Miss A'era's parents accepted the pas tor's attentions to her ns simply show ing his Interest In tho welfare of a mem ber of his lr.c(, but, aa the girl began growing to womanhood, and" put on long dresses and tucked up her hair, other members of tho church remarked that tho minister was moro attentive to her than to his own wife. At least ho was seen oftener wit'- Miss Collins than with Mrs. Lassiter. In the spring and summer of 1913 Las Iter's attentions to the young woman were the principal toplo of gossip among members of his congregation. Then Harry Emmons, a Wilmington lawyer and presi dent of the church board of trustees, told Lassiter that he had hotter seek a new field Lassiter resigned Immediately, and his wife left him. Latsltcr got a job as floorwalker In a Philadelphia department store, and three months ago began proceedings for divorce In Michigan Miss Collins In tho meantime continued her studies at the Wilmington High School and wns graduated last June. Lassiter got his divorce on August 22. Mr. and Mrs. Collins were ot church Sunday night. Miss Vera did not care to attend services, ns her Interest In the church was not so great as It had been vhen Liu-alter was In tho pulpit. Purlng tho absence of Mr. nnd Mrs. Collins. LaFsltor drovo up to their home. Miss Vera was wnltlng for him, and sho was whisked away to Baltlmoro on the first train. Since he left Wilmington Lassiter has not been connected with any church. His first nlfe Is the daughter of the president of the Southern college from which Lassi ter was graduated. BIB jB555E pwgBg I . MIDVALE STEEL PLANT NOT OFFERED FOR SALE TO U. S. Vice President Denies All Knowledge of Washington Story. Officers of tho Mldvnle Steel Company deny that the works have been offered for sale to tho United States Government for use ns an armor plate plant. Vice President James P. Sullivan, comment ing on a dispatch from Washington to that effect, said: "If negotiations are being conducted In Washington for tho 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 n special act of Congress." The Washington dispatch said Secre tary Daniels announced he would In spect tho Mldvalo Steel Works on his visit to this city on Monday, when ho will attend the ceremonies at the break ing of the ground for the construction of ehtpuays at Lcaguo Island. It was also reported that Vice President King, of the Mldvalo Steel Works, has made arrangements for the visit of tho Sec retary to tho plant on Monday, nnd that Secretary Daniels accepted Mr. King's Invitation. CIGAR MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE Groans Reveal Him on Floor, In Agony From Poison. As the result of taking poison. Fred Tucker, 1522 Lambert street, Is uncon scious today In the Polyclinic Hospital. His condition Is serious. Shortly beforo 2 o'clock this morning members of Tucker's household were at tracted by groans coming from tho bath room. The man was found lying on the floor in agony. Uesldo him were tho re mains of the poison ho had taken. The patrol wagon from the 20th and Federal streets Btatlon was summoned, and he was taken to tho hospital. .J1!? p?'"'a be"evo Tucker attempted suicide, but they are unable to ascertain a motive He had a very prosperous cigar business at 21st nnd Federal streets. BACHARACH MAN ACCUSED Charges That Policemen and Saloon keepers Are Being Intimidated. ATLANTIC ! CITY, Sept. I9.-Indlctment I f Jnwl3,.a alenn- Assistant Director of luollr faafety, a Racharach man. Is mreatened by ex-County Prosecutor Clar ence L. Goldenberg, candidate for lYr en OoldenbMB charges that po Ilcemen and saloonkeepers are being InSato,;PPOrt U,q PP0S,nc 8lRte Prosecutor Pr,n.1. a LSJ,T.l.r ?.?.rJ?M " Bacharach! a him, . revolvers in creak ng up , HU-huMU meeting In the First Ward. STOCKHOLDERS ASK RECEIVER Contention Made That Pleasantvillo Tnpvr ComPany ls Mismanaged, of MiuJ''' Sep.1- "J"".. J. Albertson, Had. unS? i aml Samuel n. Dobbs. of ot Chan. 2 haY? filed a bUl tn th8 Court o ary I81" "" " appointment Company V" ,'"" U,e PlntvlB Water Erofsiv yJ?" tne Kround that It Is being "' the &" eUher PUD' IWeanu"3.,"7'500 ot a I500." bond the temtannu-f.' f-r- They charge that oa July i,"?al lntetest Instalment due Th. i last was not paid. rn 'romrt!3na8k?11 to noln th ""' lf nllml"B business, and to & compa t0 Uki over th affa,rs ENGINE WRECKS HIS TEAM k'ed and H,V,ourt,r ,niured' his horse hen th. I. ,WB01 demolished today $ Tffi ' LEB4veWelry Store Bobbed Ul Joseph , cwSft Sept "-Waiting I the Jlrl thU """ thieves u ofKOO d rt0'6 soola t0 he Of Interest to all Who Plan to Spend $1000 to $2000 for an Automobile Wo 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 n 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. i In the first place, we ask you to sec 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-cstimnte 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 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 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 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. 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 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 test 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. 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 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 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 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 3' on about tire mileage is probably greatly exaggerated because of his own igno rance. You will notice that the Chalmers "Light Six" has 4Vi 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 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 you examine a car in the future and are told how much less it costs than a Chalmers "Light Six," ask yourself, "Will it last me five years?" Figuring any car you are considering on a five.ycar 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 hnve told you about here. Chalmers Motor Co., Detroit Quality Firtf "Light 5iV Jfc J 650 Fully EcuiPPed 6-Passenger Touring Car, $1725. Coupelet, $1900 7-Passenger Limousine, $3200, Sedan, $2750 Prices Quoted f. o. b. Detroit Chalmers Motor Company of Philadelphia 252-54 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Phone Spruce 5462 Quality Firzt afeJ
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