Life — January 17, 1907 — page 46: what you’re looking at

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He went over and grabbed him by the arm. “Come in here, old man,” he said. “I've got something to say to you.” Ina quiet comer of the reading-room, Bertie Hayward leaned over the table and looked solemnly at his friend and rival, Billy Landerson, “Look here, Billy,” he said, “this is dead straight, Do you know who that chauffeur of yours really is And Billy T “T ought to,” he replied nderson smiled a knowing smile—one born of the supremest confidence in the world. “['m going to marry him.” 1907 FEATURES NTENDING automobile purchasers should not fail to inspect the “FIAT” Exhibit, immediately to the left of the main entrance, at Madison Square Garden. Cars of 15, 20, 35 and 50 H. P., with all the 7907 Features, are shown, with bodies by the leading European and American builders. In addition to the mechanical features, we call particular attention to the fact that to-day “FJAT” is the leading imported car. During 1906 more “ FIAT” machines were imported than any other make. The prominent features of the new models may be summarized as follows: 50 H.-P. Chassis Equipped with new six-cylinder motor. ‘This motor follows closely the general design of the four-cylinder 35 H.-P. model which has proven so eminently successful and satisfactory. Its principal feature is a six-throw crank shaft which is a marvel of mechanical perfection and a decided improvement over any other now in use, | 15 H.-P. Midget FIAT for Town Use A wonderful little piece of Engineering Skill. Has shaft drive (direct on high speed). Differential and change speed gear combined. Perfection of LIGHT REAR-AXLE CON- STRUCTION. ‘The most popular Town Chassis yet constructed. General Features of All Models An increased steering angle. Perfection of driving-shaft alignment, Larger rear tires. THE HOLTAN co. BROADWAY AND 56TH STREET, NEW YORK SOLE AMERICAN IMPORTERS Licensed Importers Under Selden Patent Fiat Self-Starting Device A simple, satisfactory device for make and break motor that will absolutely do away with “cranking.”* Agencies: HARRY FOSDICK CO., Boston H. DALLEY & BARROWS, Philadelphia. F. G. MINER, San Francisco Bismarck EOPLE who are laughed at for entertaining superstitious fears with regard to the number thirteen may comfort themselves with the knowl- edge that Prince Bismarck, probably tHe greatest statesman of the nineteenth century, shared this weakness, and was ready to go almost any length in the way of discourtesy and violation of the laws of court etiquette rather than to be one of the thirteen at a table. He regarded three as his mystic and favorite number, destined to bring him luck, and as identified in a very particular degree, too, with his career. Thus, his ancient family motto was ‘‘in trinitate robur,” and his armorial bearings consisted of trefoils and of three leaves of oak. He was chancellor under three emperors, and received three titles of nobility—namely those of Count and Prince Bismarck and that of Duke of Lauenburg. He was responsible for three wars —namely, that with Denmark in 1864, with Austria in 1866 and with France in 1870, negoti- ated the three treaties of peace concluding these conflicts; was the author, first of all, of the so- called Thr pire Alliance, between Germany, Austria and Russia, and afterward of the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria and Italy. Moreover, he had three horses killed under him in the war of 1870, had three children, and was so invariably portrayed by the caricaturists of the day with three solitary hairs on his otherwise bald head that many are firmly convinced to this day that he was restricted to this modicum of hirsute growth.—Independent. Where the Duke Was R. STALKER, the well-known Scottish preacher, tells a good story of Sir John Steell, the famous sculptor. When he had the Duke of Wellington sitting for a statue he wanted to get him to look warlike. All his efforts were in vain, however, for Wellington seemed, judging by his face, never to have heard of Waterloo or Tala- vera. At last Sir John lost patience somewhat, and this scene followed: “As I am going to make the statue of your Grace, can you not tell me what you were doing before, say, the battle of Salamanca? Were you not galloping about the fields, cheering on your men to deeds of valor by word and action?” “Baht” said the Duke, in evident scorn. “If you really want to model me as I was on the morning of Salamanca, then do me crawlin along a ditch on my stomach, with a telescope in my hand.” —Tit-Bits. Suggestions for Motorists F YOUR brake fails to work at a critical mo- ment, run into something cheap. If you desire to make an impression ona young lady, run over her. Common humanity dictates that you stop when are out of wind. ating your best girl in front with the you will have something pleasant to look forward to during the ride. Should your auto overturn, leave your seat immediately. You should know your brakes or else you may break your nose Ifa man gets in your w should apologize. ogy from his wife y and is run down, he Ifhe is dead, demand an apol- Boston Transcript. comicbooks.com