Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20

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The streets of the city are becoming
more and more crowded with automo-
biles as the summer wanderers from
mountain and shore wend their way back,
Many of the machines have covered thou
sands of miles during the summer. but
after a bit of cleaning and repairing at
the home garage they again become spick
and span.
WASHINGTON autoists will be interested
in a recent meeting of the Automobile Clup
of Maryland, when the annual dues were
raised from $40 to $40 per annum.
After discussion only a few voted
against the increase and henceiorth the
dues will be $50 annually.
1t was shown that the club hadedone
much good work. but still had considera-
BILE to do in the way Of getting good ROADS
in Maryland and to secure new leglsla-
ton and prevent adverse legislation on
matters pertaining to automobiling.
DR.. r. NJ. Rowe. chairman Of commit
tee appointed to arrange touring endur-
ance contest. reported progress
On motion Of o. l. Yellott OF the
board Of governors, President James 5
Reese was Instructed to appoint a nomi-
mating committee to be composed OF mem
bers Of the club, but not members or the
present board of governors. This commit
tee is to nominate a ticket for governors
which is to be voted for at the annual
meeting to be held October 10. The pres
ent board of officials, whose work was
commended. is composed Of President
James S. Reese, Vice President DR.. r. NJ.
Rowe, Treasurer z. ]. knabe, Jr., Secre-
tary E. A. Dole. Members Large I.
w. Darling. Rowland Morgan. Nj. 5.
Hess. o. I. Yellott and F. w. Coale.
The question Of employing custodian
to have charge of the club headquarters
and of the data relative to automobilinS
generally was laid over.
President Reese stated that the whist
section OF the club would begin its winter
season the first Friday in October
After the meeting President Reese en-
tertained the club at luncheon.
An unmistakable instance of supply
creating demand is that of the motor cab.
Persons who seldom rode in cabs now do
pleasant riding quality are the chief fac
orS of their popularity.'
The recently formed Motor League of
Rhode Island has undertaken to have
every town clerk in the state report what
action has been taken or is being taken
in the matter of posting guide boards at
highway corners.
AS a result of the motor accident in
which L. s. Senator Phlander c. Knox of
Pittsburg, Mrs. Knox and their son Sus-
tanned bruises the senator abandoned his
motor tour In Switzerland.
From present indications the demand
for space at the annual independent max
ers' show In Grand Central Palace, New
York, December 81 to January 7, will ex-
coed the 5000 square feet of space avail
able.
Eighteen entries are now promised for
the 2OO-mile contest in Paramount Park.
Philadelphia, during the Founders week
celebration. The race probably will be
held Saturday morning. October 10.
The Baltimore Automobile Club is back
Ing the grand jury of the city. which has
Joined forces with the Automobile Club of
Maryland in efforts to abolish accidents
and reckless driving of automobiles.
The new country club house of the Min
neapolis Automobile Club has become a
center of interest for motorists Of the
Twin Cities: The club now has a mem
bersi1p Of TOO and 1t is confidently eX-
pected to reach 1000 by New Year.
Emperor William has once again, ex-
pressed his desire to see the proposed
Taurus track take on more tangible form
and has pointed out the gratifying finan-
cial results achieved at Dieppe as a spur
to the parties tagging with their decision.
The first national assembly of the Amer
lean Motor League will meet at New York
during the fall. Delegates will be APP
pointed to this assembly from thirty
seven states. and many subjects of i'm
portance to motorcar users will be dis
cusSed.
An enterprising automobile concern has
chartered a yacht to carry a party of
motorists from New York and Philade-
phia to the Grand Prize race at Savan-
nah. after which the yacht will cruise to
jacksonville and return to New York
Waldron Williams. chairman of the bu-
reau of tours committee of the Automo-
bile Club of America, has had route di-
rections prepared for the benefit of west
ern motorists who may wish to drive from
Chicago to Savannah to witness the
Grand Prize race.
So successful were the recent races un-
der the auspices of the Wildwood, n. j.,
Motor Club. that the organization has de-
cided to go ahead with the construction
of a three-mile circular track. in an effort
to make the resort the center of motor
racing in the east.
The Physicians Automobile Club of
Orange. n. j.. has arranged with the
police that the members shall carry Red
Cross flags which may be displayed when
ever they are making hurry call. Po-
licemen will, however, take their license
numbers for reference In case of any
question as to doctors integrity shall
arise.
Lieut.. Hans koeppen. who piloted the
German car in the New York to- Paris
race, and who is at work on a book deal
ing with his experiences, says America
will figure conspicuously in IT. adding that
the hospitality and courtesy l received
ed all memories of your highways, or,
rather, lack of highways
The international road congress. which
will be held in Paris next month. will con-
slider Notwithstanding materials, means
of preventing wear and dust effects of
automobile traffic. watering and oiling
and signs indicating distances and dan
gerOuS turns and grades.
The average reduction in the list prices
on motor tires recently announced by
makers in the United States is about L.,
per cent. Users of big tires profit most
by the reduction, in some cases the re-
duction on tires of thirty-siX-inch size
amounting to 20 per cent.
The Lacrosse Wis, Automobile Club
is being helped in its efforts to curb au-
tomobile speeding by Mayor W. A An
derson. The mayor has system whereby
each speeder is brought before him, ex-
amined in true Scotland Yard style. lee
tured and sent aWay to sin no more