February 1, 1916.] 



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and outfits was made by A. Schrader's Son, Inc., Brooklyn, New 

 York. 



The following is a list of other tire accessories of interest 

 with the names of the manufacturers or agents making the 

 exhibits : 



"Off-An-On" tools for clincher tires and Stewart "Correct" 

 tire carriers ; Stewart .Accessories Co., Detroit, Michigan. 



"VVarland" dual rims ; Fryer-.\uster Co., Providence, Rhode 

 Island. 



The "Twin-Rim" ; Be-Be-Co., East Cambridge, Massachusetts. 



Friestedt rim contractor for straight side and clincher split 

 rims ; Friestedt Rim Contractor Co., Chicago, Illinois. 



"Utilit> " tire pump, to be attached to the spark plug hole ; 

 Hill Pump Valve Co., Chicago, IlHnois. 



"Detroit" gearless, motor-driven tire pump ; Detroit Acces- 

 sories Corporation, Detroit, Michigan. 



Portable and stationary air pumps for garages and tire shops; 

 Lipman Air .Appliance Co., Beloit, Wisconsin. 



ACCESSORIES FOR AUTOMOBILES. 



The Stanwood safety step plate, intended to prevent the track- 

 ing of mud or dirt into the car and to insure a secure foothold, 

 as shown in the accompanying illustration, consists of a per- 

 forated steel plate covered with rubber and having 24 ribs. 

 This was displayed by the Onguard Auto Necessities Co., De- 

 troit, Michigan. 



Another device to protect the automobilist is the Micalite eye- 

 shield. As will be observed in its illustration, this eye-shield, 

 which is made in two colors in one piece, is bound with split 

 rubber tubing and is held in position on the head by rubber 

 bands. It is manufactured bv Strauss & Buegeleisen, New York 

 City. 



Charles E. Miller, New York City, with branches in the prin- 

 cipal cities, showed a large number of automobile sundries, 

 among which was the "U-Can-C" windshield protector, a cellu- 

 loid hood, to be attached to the glass windshield by means of 

 rubber vacuum cups, in order to prevent rain and snow striking 

 the part of the glass thus protected. 



The "Presto Car-Cool" for Ford cars, a device to prevent heat 

 from radiating through the lever slots, was shown by the Metal 

 Specialties Manufacturing Co., Chicago, Illinois. From the il- 

 lustration, it will be observed that the lever slots are closed 

 by rubber strips held in position by a metal frame. These 

 strips, while permitting free use of the levers, prevent the heat 

 from passing through the slots. 



Among the electrical e.xhibits were the General Electric Co., 

 Schenectady, New York, showing mercury rectifiers in opera- 

 tion, and the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co.. Pitts- 

 burgh, Pennsylvania, displaying lighting, starting and ignition 

 devices. The magneto and storage battery manufacturers were 

 well represented and made attractive exhibits of their products. 



An automobile cigar lighter, to be connected with the light- 

 ing system of a motor car, was shown by the Electric Auto- 

 matic Cigar Lighter Co., New York City, and a self-winding elec- 

 tric clock was exhibited by the Hartford Clock Co., Hartford, 

 Connecticut. 



The Lowe Motor Supplies Co., New York City, displayed its 

 line of automobile sundries. 



OTHER INTERESTING EXHIBITS. 



Much interest was shown in the Elkin hose clamp, here illus- 

 trated. As will be seen, the hose to be connected is slipped over 

 the metal nipple of the clamp. The hinged arms are then folded 

 over the hose and the ferrule is screwed down over these arms, 

 which are thus securely impressed into the hose, forming a 

 tight joint. This clamp is manufactured by Charles Elkin, New 

 York City. 



A large space was occupied by the General Bakelite Co., New 

 York City, in which many samples of bakelite were shown, in- 

 cluding the process of molding with a hydraulic press. 



The "Bull Dog" and other waterproofed fabrics manufactured 

 by the L. J. Mutty Co., Boston, Massachusetts, constituted an 

 attractive display of samples of materials for automobile tops. 



Among the novelties which attracted attention was the 

 "B-P-C" clothes protector, an apron-like garment fastening over 

 the front of the coat and trousers by means of springs, and 

 made of a material which it is claimed is not affected by oil, 

 gasolene or water. 



Samples of automobile trimming, covered with jet black hard 

 rubber, were exhibited by the Rubber & Celluloid Harness 

 Trimming Co., Newark, New Jersey. At the same booth 

 "Roxylite" dressing for real and artificial leather was demon- 

 strated. 



The Standard Woven Fabric Co., Framingham, Massachu- 

 setts, and the Woven Steel Hose & Rubber Co., Trenton, New 

 Jersey, made attractive displays of brake lining and friction 

 materials. 



The Morse "Rocker-Joint" silent chains, as used on the mo- 

 tors of many of the higher-priced cars, were shown in position 

 on automobile engines, by the Morse Chain Co., Ithaca, New 

 York. 



COLONEL COLT PREDICTS TJNPAHALLELED ACTIVITY. 



Prosperity in the rubber industry and an increase in prices are 

 predicted by Colonel Samuel P. Colt, president of the United 

 States Rubber Co., New York City, in his review of the rubber 

 situation printed in the "Journal of Commerce." He said in part : 



My firm belief is that we may witness unparalleled activity in 

 general business as a result of the European war, while it lasts, 

 and for two or three years after it culminates. We are today 

 feeling the stimulating efifect of the European upheaval. 



So far as the rubber industry itself is concerned, it has in gen- 

 eral responded to this change for the better. Our mills, over 40 

 in number, which are located in different parts of the L'nited 

 States and Canada, are running fuller and employing more 

 men and women today then ever before in the history of the 

 company, and with every indication that our plants will be kept 

 busy for some time to come. In fact, we are so encouraged by 

 the present condition that we have taken steps to put in operation 

 certain unused manufacturing facilities as well as to enlarge 

 the capacity of other plants in operation. Although direct war 

 orders have helped the position of the rubber manufacturers' 

 market, it is gratifying to point out that the improvement in large 

 part has been in our domestic demand for goods. 



Touching the 1915 prediction, it is estimated that Brazil turned 

 out 35,000 tons, the Far East 100,000 tons of plantation grades, 

 and various other points, 15,000 tons of wild rubber. It is antici- 

 pated that the consumption of the world has increased 20 to 30 

 per cent. I look for this to be taKen care of by the enlarged pro- 

 duction during 1916. The present high values are an incentive 

 to all producers to increase their output to the maximum capacity. 

 In the East the largest planting was done in 1910, which will 

 come into bearing in 1916. We look for that output to be 140.000 

 to 150,000 tons. Brazil will not increase in the same ratio, al- 

 though I look for a decided increase there and in other countries 

 where wild rubber is gathered. 



Without doubt, existing conditions will necessitate an advance 

 at an early date in all lines of rubber manufactures. The demand 

 and consumption of crude rubber was never as great as at 

 jiresent. I look for general good business in all lines of rubber 

 manufactured goods for the next two or three years to come. 



THE ROLL OF HONOR OF THE MALAY STATES. 



"The Roll of Honor and List of Malay States Men Serving" 

 is the title of a 16-page supplement to the "Malay Mail" of 

 October 25, 1915, that contains the names of 788 officers and men 

 who are serving in the war. These names are divided into three 

 lists, the English born containing 723, the French born 30, and 

 the native born 35 names. The name, profession, local address, 

 rank and regiment of each person is noted. Information is also 

 given regarding the wounded, killed and missing. It is par- 

 ticularly noticeable that the majority of those listed hold com- 

 missions, some of which are of high rank. The majority of the 

 names appearing are those of planters, although persons in all 

 walks of life are Hstcd. 



