New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-24

the automobile accessories--they constituted an
entire show in themselves.
While IL is very likely that the automobile
has not yet reached its final form vet unques-
tionably. the day Of the freak has passed.
Is 1t doubtful II there will be any very sweeping
changes in the structure body Of high grade
cars. Mechanical improvement is constantly
making and Will continue until the motor is
perfected machine. As for inside fttings-al-
ready conditions are luxurious. Cushions OF
alluring softness and thickness. foot rests, peck
cts conveniently placed i'm the upholstery for
various articles, rails for hanging wraps
pets, spacious lockers under the seats reversible
seats, mirrors, toilet accommodations Indeed,
one may nowadays have a with literally all
the comforts Of home for touring the country,
Independent Of hotels.
Not the least valuable quality of the automo-
bile show is the opportunity it gives Of getting
the people acquainted with the cars. with the
manufacturers and. in MANY cases. with the
automobilists themselves For these shows are
spectacular events, attended by people in large
numbers, not as purchasers. but as sightseers.
1t is well that there be better acquaintance be-
tween the people and the automobiles. because
from time to time more or less friction arises
through abuse of privilege by reckless individ-
uals, who thus bring the general class into dis
repute. Ana that IS unfair because. as class,
the grade of automobile owners Is high and
mindful of their fellow citizens who perforce
continue faithful to the horse or to shanks
mare.
If people were always reasonable in their de-
mands and If the automobilists were always
considerate Of the rights Of the drivers and the
pedestrians whom they meet the roads we
should have no trouble. Unfortunate y there
are, ana always VIII De, egOiStS unnlndful OF
any interests save their selfish purpose.
For the control OF this class OF automcbilists
laws are needed and the people make the
laws, it is well l say, that the people take kind
~ TO the show. And it is well too that the
automobile owners and manufacturers are max
ing an effort 10 control the reckless. and to con-
ciliate and educate the people 1t is along such
lines that the Automobile Club of America Is
doing most commemorate work. This club.
which is composed Of the best class Of automo-
bilists, stands, as its president has very often
said, for good roads, good laws and good be-
havior, and its recent action in appointing a
committee of public safety is indicative of the
sincerity Of its desire TO respect the rights and
the comfort and the peace of mind Of other
travellers along the highways.
great many suggestions have been made
to how the reckless chauffeur is to be controlled,
for. after all, that is really the crux of all
friction. The question of frightening horses has
become almost a dead Extraordinarily since
the horses have become accustomed to the cars
but the chauffeur who drives at a furious
pace, regardless of the lives Of whomsoeVer he
may meet, is the individual that is bringing
dscredit upon all motor owners. and IL is he
whom must seek out and punish.
Filming men of this type has proved of little
effect, for so small fine has been eXacted
is included in the expense Of the days fun.
Replacing fines by imprisonment has been sug-
gested, and in two instances has been
tried. There is no doubt Of the effectiveness of
tnis remedy. At the same time 1t Is a question,