Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-27
SPRING TOURS SOON IN ORDER
Call Of the Road Will Be Heard by
Automobile Owners.
SOME THINGS MOST NEEDED
QuestiOns of Supplies of OIL and
Gasoline and snail Parts should
He Looked After Be-
fore start.

WIN the approach VI NHftuhf hiAtASNAAE
every other new owner Is
seized with the long-tour fever. and as
a majority OF owners, especially Of the
medium and low priced cars, are under
the necessity Of being their own chauf-
feurs and machinlsts, when on the road. 1t
Is desirable to know what to take for emer-
gencies that may arise. also what do to
when they do rise.
Novices usually make the mistake OF
loading themselves and their cars with
material and tools which are only in the
way and serve no practical purpose.
The kit OF tools supplied by the manu-
facturers contains everything needful TO
make repair that can be made>by a lay
man, and II a breakdown occurs that
cannot be cured by the aid Of the materials
in the tool box IL is time TO call for out.
side assistance.
In the first place, no beginner should
attempt an extended tour without knowing
something Of the principle on which the
gasoline motor works. IL the owner Of q
gasoline car; or IL a steam car is used. 1t
Is equally essential that a knowledge Of Its
principal working parts, and how they
| operate, should be obtained before attempt-
ing long trips.
Look at Car Yourself.
See that every nut on the car ana engine
is tight, do not take the word OF the boy
in the garage. 1t is not a matter of much
time before starting. but may prove a very
serious matter when on the road. IL your
ignition system is dependent on dry cells
or a storage battery. or both combined,
see that the storage battery is completely
charged and that the amperage of the
dry cells is sufficient. Look carefully TO
the wiring of the car. az a loose terminal
or imperfect insulation can cause endless
trouble to the beginner.
Make sure that the gasoline tank is fun
and that you have a plentiful supply Of
Iubrlcating oil. Don't take anyone's word
for 1t. They be mistaken. Look also into
the tool box and see that every tool Is
there and in its proper place. Nothing is
more discouraging in time of trouble than
TO find a much-wanted tool misplaced or
missing. Carry at least two extra spark
plugs and two or three extra battery ter
minals.
Have Extra Tires.
Don't start on a tour without an extra
outer case. and, preferably, two extra in
ner tubes: in any event don't fail to carry
I at least one extra one. A tire-repair kit is
usually furnished with the car and emery
ency repairs of INNER tubes usually can
be made without much trouble, provided
the directions given are carefully followed.
but the novice must bear in mind that
patches applied to tires do
not always stick we'll, especially when the
weather is warm and a good rae of speed
is maintained. The tires get very hot and
the cement on the patches melts and they
are then OF no use. Time and temper will
be saved by having tubes vulcanized at the
| fret ahan uvhara fhara ia a ranair eh0n and
should one not desire to wait until the re-
pair is completed. 1t is an easy matter to
have the tire shipped forward by rail-. On
replacing a repaired inner tubs or putting
in a new one, always place a piece of stout
canvas on the inside of the outer case,
covering the puncture OF tear in the outer
case. This will prevent a low-out Of the
inner tube. When, however. the injury to
the outer tube is in the nature OF a tear,
it is economy to use the extra case. for a
tire will pick up grit and gravel. which
will work through any orifice larger than
a small nail hole, and ruin both outer case
and inner tube. In case one is not familiar
with the method of putting on tires. it is
well to take a lesson or two in a garage
before starting, otherwise the first attempt
may be productive Of a plnched inner tube.
Gasoline Good Asset.
1t is well to take two or three gallons Of
gasoline and a gallon Of lubricating oil In
addition to the supply ordinarily carried.
They can be conveniently put in gallon
cans, which will fit in unoccupied spaces.
Be sure that the caps OF the containers are
tight and they should in all events be car
: ried upright.
2 Creature comforts on a tour are largely
1 matters OF taste and inclination. but 1t Is
well. II a car has no top. to carry a cover
8 that will thoroughly protect the occupants
from rain. Rubber coats and high rubber
E boots are never amiss. especially for the
driver OF the car. While It Is not best
: to try roads that may be more than ordl
narily bad the chances are that they viii
? be met sooner or later. Furthermore, sud
den storms are apt to make some road
D almost impossible, so it is we'll to carry
block and tackle for emergencies. A shove
should be Included in the equipment. 70
occasions may arise that will require 1t
s use. Tire grips are essential and mus
always be Included in the outfit.
Carrying Baggage.
I Such personal baggage as is absolutely
E essential should be packed in a suit case
: that can be carried by being strapped to
the car, and II a tour is to be Of more
I than ordinary length. IL is well TO send
baggage. that cannot be accommodated on
the car, by express to the next stopping
place.
5 While lying on ones back in the middle
OF the road is no longer the proper thing,
: and the necessity therefor does not often
l arise, 1t is advisable TO take a pair OF
o~veralls and a jumper. likewise old gloves.
which can be used Instead OF the driving
a gloves. in making repairs and adjustments.
4 Goggles must not be forgotten. for the dust
and glare OF the road may otherwise cause