Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
NEWS OF INTEREST
TO THE AUTOMOBILES

ago originated a metal which they call
aluminium bronze, and which enters quite
largely into the construction of their cars.
The composition of this is more or less OF
secret formula, though its virtues have
become well known. 1t requires skill in
compromising. but when, correct the resu
possesses enormous tensile strength, ex-
ceeding that of the average drop forging.
The metal is not subject to capitalization
and lends itself to good finishing qualities.
When it's peculiar constituents are realized
it Is difficult to comprehend the added vir-
tues given by the samalgamation.
1t is announced that an energetic touring
campaign will be pursued this year by the
American Automobile Association. The
new chairman of the touring committee.
whose appointment was confirmed recently
by Secretary Frederick II. Elliott, will be
Frank B. Hover of Buffalo, vice president
of the automobile club in that city. The
selection of Mr.. Hover indicates that ac-
tivity and practical results will mark the
work of the committee Plans are now
being considered toward making the COM
ing Glidden cup tour a more satisfactory
event for private owners of cars than has
been the case hitherto, and an entirely new
policy in other directions will be pursued.
Mr.. Hover is well known to motorists and
his selection as chairman meets with gen.
eral approval
meeting Of the new touring committee
will be held within a short time and 1t Is
at that time of the proposed changes in the
Gltdden cup rules. The committee will by
no means devote its sole attention to this
contest as has virtually been the case in
the past 1t is the aim Of President Hotch-
kiss to create through the new touring
board of the A. A. A. an Information
bureau for American motorists. which will
be as complete in every detail as has been
nod a rOo hNyf no Ctylh- nj
France. -
While many Of the more advanced Of
'fcials of the A. A. A. have for a long time
appreciated the necessity for practical eff
forts In, his respect. the former committees
have not been equal to the occasion. Spas
modic efforts have been made from time to
time to prepare maps, but the aid that
they give is of superficial character
Backed by President Hotchkiss, who has
already evinced a greater willingness than
any former president to work for the best
interests OF motorists throughout the coun-
try every autoHobilist may look forward
instead of feeling that his interest is asked
to be conferred upon speed racing or big
cross-country tour.
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Mr.. Hover has appointed as secretary of
the touring board D. H. Lewis, and work
has begun toward securing information that
gest Of all the present laws and ordinance
in force in the different states on automo-
bile matters. the best routes between large
cities, hotel and garage rates and the
preparation of a correct series of maps.
The new policy Of the association in FORM
ing all executive committee to have gen.
eral charge OF the annual business has been
commended by all, especially In view of the
fact that the directors of the association
for the coming year have been increased
from twenty-nine to flfty-One. Under the
new change in the constitution the various
state associations receive one director in
proportion to- the membership. The lead
ing clubs, however, where no state organi-
cations have been formed, nave also been
granted representation. In the number of
state associations the A. A. A. is weak,
chusetts, New Jersey. Illinois and Ohio.
These state associations are to be in
creased. and within the next six months 1t
Is expected that there will be four or five
new ones ''
The five state associations comprise forty
eight clubs, with a total membership of
over 1000. yet with twenty-three clubs in
the A. A. A. the total membership only
reaches 1851 This can hardly be termed
a big showing for an organization that for
half dozen years has tried to interest the
motorists of the United States. The diff
Guilty in the past has been to find officers
who were willing to perform effective work
With secretary now located in New York
city and with committees more carefully
picked than in the past, the outlook is
bright for renewed enthusiasm and in
creased growth.