Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-23

Motor association OF Baltimore, have been
admitted to membership IN the American
Automobile association.
The striking feature Of the recent maneu-
vers OF the Italian army among the Alps
was the wonderful scouting work done by
Sergeant Federico Violate-Tessart on HIS
motor cycle. He rode up mountain trails
thick with dust encountered with rocks
and as steep as Is feet in 100.
That pedestrians need not run when
motorist blows his horn is the decision Of
Lansing (Mich.) judge. 1t was rendered
In sustaining a demurrer in a suit for per-
sonal damages resulting from an automo-
bile accident. Alarms he said, do not ex-
cuse a driver from using reasonable care
0. E. Shepard Of Campbell, Cal. is the
latest candidate for the ''norpuncture rec
ord" He has driven q touring car for
has Travelled $500 miles. In the course Of
that time one Of his tires has not only
escaped puncture, but has never been re-
moved from the rim for any purpose.
From her own experiences as to the needs
Of feminine motorist, Queen Victoria Of
Spain has designed an automobling cos
tune that bids fair to be universally
adopted in fashionable circles. 1t is a full
length coat, which has the effect of a coat
and skirt Of fur. Nutria Is the material.
To meet the demand for full Information
concerning automobiles and motor boats the
French government began a show Decem-
Der which will remain open until Janu-
airy 5, while the great Paris show win close
for prizes aggregating $1,000 francs.
The Princess Of Wales, who Is an enthu-
siastic automobillst, is having an auto built
quite modest appearing vehicle, with moth
ing but the initials "V. M" surmounted by
a crown, on the door panels to distinguish
II. The body is to be green.
The prediction that Americans will not
keep on buying imported automobiles in
definitely, but will purchase cars made in
thls country which are replicas of high
grade European machines. is strengthened
by the announcement that famous Bel
gian hrm Is to establish a factory IN the
United States.
no impurities. Fine wire gauze cloth or
channels may be used for fteriug. and an
three materials do the work fairly we'll
II Is best 20 use channels, as Il Is certain
neither dirt nor water will 20 through H.
though gasoline flows through II with sur
pristng freedom.
According TO official statistics 10000 au,
tomobiles are registered In the United
states, the leading states being New York
5l5; New Jersey, 3,5W; Massachusetts,.
HEOi Pennsylvania, 3S9; Ohio, 5000; Ilu-
nols, 1850; Indiana, 1894; Connecticut. 1850,
michigan StlSi Maryland, 26ll; District OF
Columbia. LbSl.
A coterie OF automobile enthusiasts. all
homeless bachelors, had "honk-honk din
ner" IN a New York hotel Thanksgiving.
The appropriateness Of the name was re-
vealed when wild goose was brought on.
and It's flying cry was sounded from horns
attached to each chair. The souvenirs were
gold spark plugs for watch charms.
Although spending $4,000 less than year
ago In remOdeling his stables at Green
wich, Conn., William G.. Rockefeller will
sell his stock OF expensive thOrOughbreds
and replace them With automobiles. His
brother, Percy who lives near by, also will
stock a large garage IN preference 10 q
fancy stable.
In winter the air frequently does not pos
sess tho required warmth 10 vaporize OF
make enough gas TO start the engine, otter
causing trouble TO the inexperienced Oper,
atOr. A simple remedy Is 70 apply an or,
binary rubber hot water bottle 10 the car
buretter, leaving II there for a sufficient
period for the carburetter itself 10 draw
some heat and thus assist vap0rization-