The San Francisco call., 1908-09-22

seemed to be the chief reason why there was
such gap between the winning car. which had
marvellous tire luck, and the next few to finish,
although the speed of the winner doubtless had
much to do with the gap The tire lesson of the
cars which were fitted with Fisk removable rims
and bolted on tires. That the bolted on type Is
the one secure sort that won't rip on was shown
when Basic, driving big car, rounded the hair
pin turn at full speed with one tire wholly de-
fated. He had full confidence that the tire
would not pull of, and 1t did not. couple OF
plnctures caused only few minutes delay,
owing to the use of the removable rims.
J. NJ. Brereton of Vallejo was in the city yes
terday and reports the roads in Vallejo and Napa
valley as being in good condition Brereton, who
owns Thomas Flyer. says that the speed laws
are being strictly enforced by the local au-
thOrities.
William Hughsen was surprised yesterday to
receive letter from of his agents asking
for the details of the decoration OF the Ford
runabout that made such a favorable impression
In the automobile parade Of the Olympic club:
He had virtually forgotten about the event and
was surprised TO find that the reputation Of the
display had reached as far down the country as
Los Angeles.
The statement that has received publicity to
the effect that the association OF licensed auto
mobile manufacturers had adopted a standard
quick detachable rim seems to have been prema-
ture Albert L. Pope, chairman OF the tire
committee Of the association. says with respect
to the question of standard quick detachable
rims that 1T Is qnite true that the mechanical
branch or the licensed association has given
much time aud thought for year and more to
the question Of uniform design that could be
universally used by those desiring quick detach-
able rims. In fact, by the beginning of August
last they had selected from types which came
to their attention a form which at the time
seemed to them to suit all requirements. In
type by the vehicle makers represented BY
the several ASSOCIATE lions, If possible, the en-
gneers expressed their approval Of a form which
was then before them. Such approval was a
necessary step in the process Of Standardization.
and, though an important step, obviously
entirely subject to final adoption contingent
upon other mechanical questions. 1t is hardly
to be expected that the licensed association as
body, with the far reaching influence that Its
actions necessarily have, would take precipitate
action. They have not as yet taken any action
specifically adopting any particular type of quick
detachable rim. Interested parties may rest as
sured that the matter is receiving most thorough
consideration and careful study, and that. what
the final act may be, the rim adopted Will
be the type most suitable from every standpoint
that can be properly considered"
II. L. Owesney. manager Of the local branch
Of the Wnton motor carriage company, said
yesterday that SO much has been said in favor OF
light weight that the Wint0n motor car
riage company of Cleveland had prepared the
other side OF the story The book is now in
press and will be ready for distribution within
week. 1t admits every argument put forth in
behalf of lightweight cars, but goes on to prove
that the arguments IN favor OF ears not Hight in
weight the more important. The book Is in
terestngly illustrated.