Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-07

public roads, only about s per cent of the
latter being improved. For every mile OF
railroad there are about nine miles OF dirt
road and one mile of good stone road.
A new local automobile manufacturer will
make his public deput at the st. Louis
shown, February 1920. Harvey d. Durham
and Allen Whittemore, enthusiastic motor
lists and said to be members of 81. Louis
society, are officers OF the new concern.
A movement is on foot at Hartford,
Conn, to make free such ferries as now
ply on the Connecticut river where there
are no bridges. AS autoists have no other
means of reaching shore without an eX-
tensive detour, the ferries derive quite q
revenue.
Preparations for the automobile show. to
be held in Detroit, Mich, February 1870
are going orwar rapidly. The decora-
lions will be on a more elaborate scale than
ever before attempted locally. The lower
floor viii be converted into a Venetian
garden. with 200 canaries hidden among the
foliage.
The Scranton Pa.) Automobile associa-
share Of the expense of building a state
road from Scranton to Stroudsburg, over
the Pocono mountains. Regardless of what
action the legislature takes at its next
meeting. It is almost an assured fact the
road will be built.
Though there will be no Grand Prix,
and consequently no club race for voitur-
will not be altogether without a speed con-
test during the coming season: Some time
III JUNE AulO Will put OH lOOl lS MN
annual voiturette race. This year the
stroke will be unlimited.
When a motorist has become somewhat
expert in the running of his car 1t will be
found advantageous TO gradually feed un-
til the point Is found at which the motor
runs well, but will not stand a further re-
gse oIn. tine smasep .ne Rrop9rtio moto OF
will run and the cleaner 1t win keep.
Nearly all the employees OF the German
factories are making a dead stand against
having been called all over the country and
resolutions set up. The men fear entire
loss OF work. as many factories are not
only working shorter hours, but with fewer
hands already to keep down expenses.
Again the question of building a seien-
tifically constructed hill with absolutely
the tR'g members Of the Minneapoiis Automol
bile club. The idea was preached last sum-
mer and a subscription list was at once
again the subject Is up for consideration.
After a temporary halt, due TO a protest
against the decorative scheme made by the
tire wardens. Preparations for the motor
merrily. The wardens demanded a test OF
the fireproof BUNTING. to be- used. II was
% MIL b snq he PdioE oS sfssdIae'0 time, I Fsbr snTy
Sa-s7.
Sheet steel is now much in vogue for
motor bodies. IL the panels OF sheet steel
the strength Of the whole. although Il may
be true that a sheet Of steel, unsupported,
has but little stiffness. IL Is the Hanging
and the curvature that adds the strength,
and II is at almost no cost, nor does the
weight increase materially.
Longer Wheelbase, larger tires. better and
more comfortable seats. more cars fitted
with foot rests to allow a change of posi-
ton. longer and more comfortable riding
handle bars. a lower center of gravity, bet-
ter ~mudguards. a more efficient exhaust
system, and stronger frames-these changes
sum up the improvements in the motor
cycle this year
The proposed conference OF the governors
of Pennsylvania. New York. New Jersey,
Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and
Ohio 10 cooperate in. securing the enaction
OF uniform automobile laws bids fair TO be
realized. There are fair indications that
the meeting will be held and reports made
to several legislatures of the states named
before they finish their present sessions.
A frequent cause OF leaks in radiators Is
said TO be that the vents In the filling caps
become checked with sediments OF dust,
with the consequence that steam accumu-
lates in the radiator, and the pressure.
seeking In outlet, forces an opening at
the weakest point. A mixture Of rcd lead,
white lead and gold size viii be found
excellent means of stoppins any leaks of
this kind.
The United states circuit court OF APP
peals has handed down a decision which