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[ Suddenly, rs by command, the Are
fcrom the base of the knoll ceased alto
gether. Dellarme understood at once
(what this meant—the next step In the
bourse of a systematic, Irresistible ap
proach by superior numbers. It was
to allow the ground scouts to advance.
Individual gray spots detaching them-
Wlrei from the gray streak Vegan to
trawl upward In search of de/d spaces
(where the contour of the grc/and would
Furnish some protection from the
of bullets from the irest.
"Over their heads! Donlt try to hit
jtoeml" Dellarme passed the word.
"That's it! Spare one to get a
dozen!" said Stransky. grinning In
*-eady comprehension. He seemed to
l>e grinning every time that Dellarme
looked in that direction. He was
plainly enjoying him3elf. His restless
feature had found sport to its taste.
The creeping scouts must have sig
naled back good news, for groups be
gan crawling slowly after them.
"Over their heads! Encourage them!"
iDellarme commanded.
After they had advanced two or
three hundred yards they stopped,
shoulders and hands exposed In silhou
ette, and began to work feverishly
»with their spades.
"Oh, beautiful!" cried Stransky.
'"That baby captain of ours has some
brains, after all! We'll get them now
and we'll get them when they run!"
But they did not run. Unfalteringly
they took their punishment while they
turned over the piotecting sod in the
midst of their own dead and wounded.
In a few minutes they had dropped
epades for rifles, and other sections
either crawled or ran forward pre
cipitately and fell to the task of join
ing the isolated beginnings into a
single trench.
Again Dellarme looked toward regi
mental headquarters, his fixed, cheery
smile not wholly masking the appeal
In his eyes. The Grays had only two
or three hundred yards to go when
they should make their next charge in
order to reach the crest. But his men
"lhad fifteen hundred to go in the val-
Jey before they were out of range.
After their brave resistance facing the
enemy they would receive a hail of
ibullets in their backs. This was the
time to withdraw if there were to bo
assurance of a safe retreat. But there
■was no signal. Until there was, he
must remain.
The trench grew; the day wore on.
ITwo rifles to one were now playing
egainst his devoted company, which
lhad had neither food nor drink since
early morning. As he scanned his
ithinning line he saw a look of blood
lessness and hopelessness gathering
on the set. faces of which he had grown
*o fond during this ordeal. Some of
the men were crouching too much for
effective aim.
"See that you fire low! Keep your
heads up!" he called. "For your
homes, your country and your God!
Pass the word along!"
Parched throat after parched throat
repeated the message hoarsely and
leaden shoulders raised a trifle and
idust-matted eyelashes narrowed sharp
lly on the sights.
"For the man in us!" growled Stran
®ky. "For the favor of nature at birth
'that gave ue the right to wear trou
sers Instead of skirts! For the joy
■of hell, give them hell!"
"For our homes! For the man in
us!" they repeated, swallowing the
words as if they had the taste of a
Istimulant.
But Dellarme knew that it would
pot take much to precipitate a break.
He himself felt that he had been on
•that knoll half a lifetime. He looked
mt his watch and it was five o'clock.
iFor seven hours they had held on.
'The Grays' trench was complete the
'breadth of the slope; more reserves
'were coming up. The brigade com
inlander of the Grays was going to
make sure that the next charge suc
ceeded.
At last Dellarme'B glance toward
regimental headquarters showed the
iflag that was the signal for with
drawal. Could he accomplish It? The
(first lieutenant, with a shattered arm,
lhad gone on, a litter. The old ser
geant was dead, a victim of the colo
nial wars. Used to fighting savage en
lemies, he had been too eager in ex
posing himself to a civilized foe. He
[had been shot through the throat.
"Men of the first section," Dellarme
leaned, "you will slip out of line with
ithe greatest care not to let the enemy
[know that you are going!"
"Going—going! Careful! Men of
(the first section going!" the parched
[throats repeated in a thrilling whisper,
, "Those who remain keep Increasing
their Are!" called Dellarme again.
""Cover the whole breadth of the
Itrench!"
* Every fourth man wormed himself
(backward on his stomach until he was
Ibelow the sky-line when his stiffened
limbs brought him to his feet and he
letarted on a dead run down into the
'valley and toward a cut behind an
(Other knoll across the road from the
Oalland house. The others followed at
Intervals.
[To Be Continued]
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TUESDAY EVENING, BARRIBBUHG rfjjftil TELEGRAPH SEPTEMBER 22, 1914
We know that you want to get the best possible car
for your money. No man consciously buys a cheip
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 veari
Chalmers "Sixes" have led all medium priced Sixes
in vblume 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.
Chalmers 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 state
ment we make here and we urge you also to study
all cars which sell between SI,OOO and $2,000, con
fident 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 your
self
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-pannv. It is rigid. And because of these qual
ities 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 SIOO extra cost in
a season's driving. Now sit in the back seat. Test
its roominess and comfort.
In comfort, the Chalmers "Light Six" is the equal pf
any car of its size at any price. Many former own
ers of higher 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 asptialt pavement. You
are not going to use your car simply for thirty min
utes or for five miles. But you are going to ride
pr?.ctically 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. De
mand 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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Of Interest to All Who Plan to Spend
SIOOO to S2OOO For an Automobile.
And compare what the salesman tells you while ' you
are riding with your own experience. Think about
the comfort 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. Perferably drive it yourself.
The Chalmers "Light Six" has a big substantial steer
ing wheel. The steering connections are heavy,
free moving 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 alotje 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 mo
tion.
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
motorwise.
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
Pullman 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 medi
um 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 de
livering 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 manufactur
ing 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 jolting; 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 float
ing rear axle with hea\'y 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 fram 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 ls/\ inches in diameter.
They are built of the best hickory. The spokes are
securely bolted. They look strong and they are
strong. t
Notice the length and width of the Chalmers springs.
The main leaf is of Vanadium steel. Note their
flexibility—remember how they cradled the car over
the bumps when you were riding on the heavy coun
try roads.
Look at the front axle.. You will see that the Chal
mers "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
-vinside 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
motoring 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 motor purring along under its own power.
Note too that the Chalmers starter is always connect
ed with the motor when the car is running. Sup
pose you accidentally shut off the gas; your Chal
mers 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 controls all of your lights. There is the battery
index to keep you always informed on the condi
tion of your storage battery. There is the oil pres
sure 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 in
conspicuous 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
"conversation." Don't test your gasoline consump
tion for 1 mile or 10 miles—don't test it on the boule
vard 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 $lO or sls
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 irrita
tion. 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
ignorance. You will notice that the Chalmers
"Light Six" has 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. YouH 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 Chal
mers 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 year
basis, see if the facts above don't prove the Chal
mers "Light Six" the lowest priced car, quality con
sidered, 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
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