The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-11
WESTERN WOMEN
WELL INFORMED
KNOW ABOUT THE MECHANISM
OF MOTOR CARS.
Do Not Ask Foolish Questions of Sales
men as Do Their Eastern Sisters
Denver Plans Big Auto Carnival
Illinois Autoists Perfect State AS
ISOLATION.
Special to Tho Journal.

Special to Tho Journal.
Chicago, Feb. 11.-Denver is to be the next
center of attraction for the automODlllsts, ac-
cording to plans launched at the automobile show
here today. An automobile carnival Is to pc neld
there for three days or more during the latter
week of July, when automobilists from all parts
of the country are expected to be present. G. A.
Wahlgreen came down from Denver to arouse IN
terest in the scheme, which he says has long peeh
discussed in the Colorado metropolis. He mas
succeeded admirably, for already many OF the
leading motorists are making plans Tor tne
Denver visit.
hill-climbing contest up Pixies Peak is to
be leading feature of the Denver carnival. The
first day will be given over to a number OF snort
distance races. A long distance race between
Denver and Colorado Springs will be run on the
second day. The distance is seventy-five miles,
and for the first fifty miles there is an ascent OF
$500 feet. There is a descent Of $500 feet in
the next twenty-five miles, which means that the
machines will be compelled to climb the first
two-thirds Of the journey and coast the last
third. @@ go s%#s
The nountain climbing up Pixies Peak will be
on the third day. A cup valued at $1,000 has
been offered as a trophy The maximum grade
is from 10 to II per cent. Mr.. Wahlgreen has
received number of entries to the carnival con-
tests. DR.. Thomas and Jere Ellis OF chicago
have given their assistance toward making the
event success. -:
Illinois in the Lead. ,.
Illinois took the lead in inaugurating a new
good roads crusade, which threatens to spread all
Automobile association. was formed. with GOOD
roads as its chief object. rs -
Gophers Take Notice. a4F@
Minnesotans took careful note Of the meeting
with view of modelling their proposed organlZa-
ton after it at least to take pointers on the
formation Of body that will have similar OBJ
jects in view with regard to road improvements.
Another meeting in which good roads was the
chief subject of discussion was held yesterday:
Isaac D. Potter of New York, president of the
American Motor league, was the principal speak
er at dinner at the Union League club when
good roads the main topic of discussion.
Mrs Eva Cramer Bresler, widow Of the late
Joseph NJ. Bresler, consul to Nicaragua under
| three presidents, bought a dash1ng Cadillac ma
chine yesterday for use in touring Great Brit
ain. She has two French machines, but she says
she likes the American makes better Tor general
use and durability. Count Mirkelam OF Constan-
ttnople bought two machines of American make
today. . 90 --5sl...- .rs-J .~f.,
The knowledge Of automobiles and AUTOMOBILE
| ing displayed by women visitors to the Chicago
show is source of amazement to European and
eastern exhibitors Minneapolis woman VINO
wanted to buy machine yesterday began to look
| over touring car.
She Knew Them.
"What kind Of carburetor has your machine?"
she asked. els the transmission planetary or
sliding gear? What kind of ignition system 90
you use !? Batteries and spark coil, or tgn1ter!
and the questions came SO thick and fast tnat
the statesmen nearly dropped
| Down In New York the women don't know
things the same way" said the salesman IN dis
cussing the conditions today. AT Madison Square
there was one woman; for instance, who swung
herself into the driving seat Of this touring
car and grasped the steering wheel. Il suppose
this is what you turn the gasolene on w1thF'
she asked. Another woman marched up to, the
radiator and gave it tap. Is this new KIND
Of cow catcherp was her question. 81
While the salesman was talking chicago
woman walked up to him. She was clad IN a
close fitting brown dress with brown toque. She
walked up to the White touring car, which Is
Lransed above mirror with the engine In action.
She eyed the motor scrutinizingly. So {.
! ''Is lit possible $50 to adjust the bypass that
the water supplyecan be smut of at less than
the normal pressure r. she demanded Of the sales
man, following it up with .tAt what point of the
stroke is your cutoff r. sEr5.a 49,
! George FL. Brown, secretary Of the W1nton
company, said: ..'This show proves that western
women. are taking great interest In AUTOMOBILE
ing and many Of them exhibit what is really
surprising knowledge. Wives of western men
who come here with their husbands are about
as good statesmen as we could desire, for they
always want their husbands to buy the best cars
carried T-f :.
4 Large crowds continue to frequent the exhibi
ton. Thursdays attendance was estimated at
i II 900. ~ :.