Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

ton Of certain features which are expected
to eclipse anything heretofore attempted.
The United states produce, annually.
scmeihing like $1,000 automobiles. while
France produces about 10000 and Italy
5000. Germany Is another producing ma
ton. Taking the average price of cars
produced In the United States, as low as
s.. 800, it is seen that the aggregate annual
$0O,00,OO0. figures which places the auto
mobile industry of the United States in a
class by itself.
According to State Highway Commits
sloner Mcdonald improved Connecticut
state roads are having havoc wrought upon
Il en- TO a greater extent than ever before.
Wear on the highways is row estimated
at ~ per cent, whereas it was formerly
crly % per cent It is his intention to
bring the matter before the forthcoming
session of the general assembly, which
may result in a higher rate of taxation
being imposed upon motorists.
The outlook for the coming year in the
commercial vehicle line is move than bright
it promises to be a record year. With the
economies attendant upon the recent hard
lines, the attention of many business
and growing inefficienCy Of horse traffic.
This has resulted in a thorough investiga-
ton of the power wagon and its merits.
which Will result in Il IgelY Increased sales
the coming spring, or as soon as the horse
equipment can profitably be disposed of.
A certain amount OF Internal pressure is
caused by the fans used for cooling the
engine. and this draught tends to press
the bonnet utward Sometimes, too, the
fastenings are net very good, or occasion
ally the flaps are left unsecured, in which
case It. Is no wonder the air currents
caused by the high speeds make the engine
covering tear away from the clips. For
these reasons straps for holding the bon
net more securely are frequently used on
racing cars a step now followed by many
private owners.
uho 49,. Int - - -, ,-t
of Maryland represents the best features
OF motor laws Of twenty other states and
Will reYolutionize the status and standing
or automobiles In that commonwealth. II
VIII provide for an annual tax Of from Sc
TO S24, according 10 the horsepower of the
car. A liberal speed limit is to be allowed.
and Is TO be arranged according 10 cities,
towns, suburbs aud upon crowded thor
oughfares. Revenues from the annual Ii
cci ses, with all automobile fines, will be
turned over 10 the Good Roads commits
sion and expended In repairing and con-
suucting good ROADS.
The florida races this year may be
marked by an unusual departure. The East
Coast association is consider
ing the running of some short distance
eytLts for women drivers, and with the
idea or having a speed queen as well as
speed king to be crowned after the CON
tests are finished. This year the races
will be held on the Daytona end of the
beach. The majority OF them will be for
49, 80 "a AAA
Minneapolis lOO-mile race for the s2.0C0
Minneapolis trophy. ana the 40 mile stock
car race, for which Sl,Oc in cash will be
given as we'll as the trophy.
Paris and Berlin both nave their 'lady-
chauffeurs." and London has now acquired
A similar useful ornament. The Londoncr.
however. signalizes her entry by wearing
a uniform which has called forth the praise
OF critics. THIS uniform Is described 'as
a study in brown relieved by a cluster OF
yiolets nesting in the furs that adorn he's
hat. The wearer OF this captivating cos
tune, who is a trained nurse. having seen
service Ia South Africa. has been through
q practical course OF training as a mo-
torist and is competent to remedy any
ordinary breakdown. She will also carry
an emergency medical chest, with splints.
bandaSes, etc"
The race course to be con-
stTucted al Indianapolis. Ind. will be one
OF the most unique motordromes In the
world. 4 large tract OF ground has bee1
purchased northwest OF the city, on which
a winding track will be built. Il will be
tNenty-siX miles long and so constructed
mat II viii be possible to watch contest
ins cars az all points OF the course from
an am~phitheater. The promoters estimate
that cara can attain a speed OF 100 miles an
hour on the outer portion OF the course
aud sixty miles an hour on the inside
track, and there will be practically No
danger Of accidents 10 spectators becaues
"f che peculiar srrangement OF ,Me