The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-09
AMERICAN MOTOR LEAGUE WORK ON GOOD ROADS.
Many Pamphlets of Instruc- tion Circulated-Aided
 in Other Directions.

8 practical little handbook on road making entitled Country Roads," It has GA pages and CT illustrations, and includes separate chapters on Road Philosophy" Road Drainage" I'm proving the Surface" Gross Drains and Culverts," and Bridges" It is largely compilation of practical hints and directions from the best authorities, and Is altogether a con- densd, practical, and useful handbook. The work is now being revised, new illustrations are being prepared, and a new edition of 5O,OOO copies will be sent throughout the western and southern states during the present year. More than 2,O00 copies were distributed at the recent convention of American Road-Makers at Pittsburg. A com panion volume entitled "Macadam Roads" has also been issued by the league, but the edition Is now prac- tically exhausted. Illustrations are now being prepared for a revision of Macadam Roads" and a large edition will shortly be on the press. It will 4l6NC tS RA6G5B anu VI III OS AAalg AA4A0 trated. Its. five chapters on the sub ject of History and Description of Maoadam Roads Grades" Drain age" Making the Macadam Surface" and Maintenance of Macadam Roads" contain the best information gathered from the experience and writings of European and American roadmakers. This book tells what a macadam road is; describes old and new methods of construction; shows that maoadam roads are easy to make and easy to maintain; gives simple rules for construction and estimates of cost; and tells why rolling is neces- sary and how rolling should be done It treats of grades and drainage, de- scribeC the different kinds of stone, tells what stone Is suitable and what is not, refrs to trap, Limestone, field stone, river stone, and other varieties, and tell Is how to use them. It gives, In fact, the very information that is most needed by practical roadmakers, and has been specially commended by the U nited States government officers having charge of the road inquiry bu- reau at Washington.
 Sitxy-one official stations and garages were appointed by the league during April, and the list now includes several hundred in all located in "A different states. These official stations are listed for the convenient reference of all touring members, and each pro- prietor is under contract to allow a discount of 10 per cent. to all league members on all bills of repairs and supplies amounting to one dollar and upwards. This discount is allowed in no case except where the member ex- hibits his unexpired membership card at the time of the transaction. App plioations are now pending for further appointments.
 MOTOR LEAGUE DIVISIONS.
 The league has begun to sub-divide its membership into state divisions, and this work is now under way in S4 states. Each state has been divided into convenient member of districts and prominent automobilists are being selected to represent these districts on the several state boards, and to serve on IUS SLdl6 OI6dUlAdblOA NOAAiAAAtSSS until the beginning of the next official year. The state boards will elect dele gates to the national assembly, the the meeting of which will be held in October next, at place to be an- nounced by the executive committee The natiora al assembly will elect of- ficers for the ensuing year and will take up actively the work for im- proved roads. better road laws and the more equitable regulation of auto- mobile travel on the streets and roads Tn selecting delegates for the various states boards, the executive commit tee has addressed letters to more than 1.4oO responsible citizens in different cities and towns, and has received from them valuable lists and informa- ton by which the selection of repre- sentative automobilists has been as- sured. More than 400 acceptances were received last week, and the full list of appointments will be shortly announced. The league is made up oi individual members, each of whom joins the league by his separate vol. untary act, and does not seek the ap. plication of separate clubs and asso citations.
 One of the most unique automobiles that has as yet been made, and is in tended and specially adapted for hunt ing trips, has been completed by A T. Demarest & Go. The front ol chauffeur's seat consists of two large comfortable individual seats. Ovel them is a regular falling top, light with side curtains. Back of this is tht main body, built on graceful lines and in the center is a turnout sea for the chauffeur. The front part of this body is for dogs, and is fitted witf ventilating panels. In the rear is 2 large space with two trunks for lug gage, and space for guns, etc. It i' one of the most complete hunting car! yet shown, The body is mounted on { forty horsepower Itala chassis.
 THREE DAYS AUTO MEET
 The arrangements for the three days meeting to be held at Hartford thi. week by the members of the Mechani cal Branch of the Association of Li- censed Automobile Manufacturers were announced to-day, On Wednesday tht members of the test committee vii conduct a series of tests at the labora, tory under the direction of Henry Souther, the associations consulting metalurgical expert. The tests sehed uled for Wednesday cover engine tests oIn fvl oI,y,