The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-09
by DIRECT DRIVE

~ this city February Is, l6, and IL. There
has been a widespread demand for uni
form auto legislation and its necessity has
been apparent not only throughout the
lcountry, but in the city OF Washington,
Maryland, and Virginia.
For several years tho three AS have
been working toward securing uni
formity in automobile laws. whereby
touring from one State to another
could be made possible without the
necessity OF securing additional registra-
ton and paying extra fees. To q certain
extent considerable success has been &C
/ e0mplished along these lines. mainly
through the efforts TO induce the various
State legislatures TO enact uniform State
laws
/ 1t has remained, however, for this
National Legislative Convention to crystal
lie the efforts made In various sections
/ OF the country into grand national
/ demonstration to secure not only what
motorists regard as their rights. but
which Will be a practical illustration OF
the growing sentiment for uniformity.
/ AS an Indication Of this increasing de-
mand for uniformity il is important to
note that Charles Thaddeus Terry has
been requested TO speak before the
National Civic Federation at its coming
conference on uniform legislation TO be
held in this city, January II. IS and 10,
and he viii outline the necessity for Fed
eral action In regard to motoring.
Automobiles OF the country are thor
every State the attention OF the Congress
men is being directed toward the subject
Of automobile legislative uniformity and
the point is being insisted upon that II is
one OF the most important subjects that
will be brought TO the attention OF the
national legislators this session. The
enormous expansion OF the automobile
industry demands, II IS believed. Federal
recognition Of its importance. not only
from commercial standpoint. but 10 the
thousands OF motor car users who have
given such a wonderful impetus to long
distance touring from State to State
thereby arousing 10 a large degree the
necessity for better roads which has
made Itself manifest during the past sea
son by many national and State conven-
tions for good roads.
A most important feature or the Ma
tiOnal Legislative Convention VIII be the
presence as delegates Of the accredited
representatives OF the governors OF the
different States Invitations are being
sent 90 al the State governors asking
them to show their interest in this matter
by delegating as the official representa-
tlves those who have general charge ~
the motor vehicle law in their respective
States. Besides these State representa-
tives all OF the state associations and
clubs IN the country have been requested
10 send one or more delegates. These
delegates viii show Conclgsively the wide
spread demand in favor n the Federal
motor vehicle registration bill, which is
90 be reintroduced into Congress before
the meetings Of the legislative conveu-
ton
A hearing on the merits OF this bill will
be arranged during the time that the con-
ventiOn is in session here. and every
effort VIII be made to secure favorable
action upon II. In fact the main object
OF this convention is 20 secure the pas
sage Of this Federal bill. and also to bring
more clearly before the State delegates
the necessity for the enactment In their /
respective States Of the uniform State
motor vehicle law. the main provisions /
Of which have already been enacted in /
several states.
That the motor driven truck and de- /
livery wagon is rapidly replacing the 4
horse was demonstrated on the streets OF /
IN the last ten days While /
the streets OF Washington were covered /
with snow and Ice which impeded traffic 4
to no small degree. the motor truck
showed its efficiency as a vehicle OF trans
portatlon under all weather conditions.
Perhaps the motor trucks and wagons
were conspicuous through the absence Of
The usual number Of the vehicles drawn
by horses that ply the streets daily dur
ng pleasant weather. For some time It
was practically impossible to pilot a
horse and wagon through the deep snow
and even after the work Of the shoveling
brigade became noticeable and the beau
iful" snow was put into piles along the
streets, horses had a difficult task draw
ng their loads over the slippery pave
nents
It is on such occasions as this that the
horse is at his greatest disadvantage It L
s by no means an uncommon sight 10 I
Zee a horse standing on such an insecure
ootlng. trembling with fear and afraid
o lift a hoOf. More often still one sees
. horse or team slipping. struggling and
prawling on the inadhesive pavement.
he Iron shoes merely making long
cratches on the surface Of the thin ice I
md affording no footing for the animals {
Necessarily, the pulling power of a team {
nder such conditions is reduced 20 a ?
minimum. Often the animal meets with a I
nishap which results in its death. and &
considerable inconvenience to the owner. !
All types Of motor driven vehicles could {
e seen sCurrying about the city streets. I
While wagons drawn by horses were s
tailed. In place Of the ola time six and (
en- horse team drawing a heavy load :
through the streets To the accompaniment Z
f shower Of profanity from the driver. I
Tho was stalled when the truck had 20
top at every corner 20 allow the steam r
ng and painting animals to recuperate, '
he silent and smooth running motor |! r
rlven truck was observed. These We s
icles lodged around the slower moving e
raff1c and did a commendable service for (
heir owners. 7
One of the most complete assemblages
f this modern vehicle will be on exhi-
itiOn at the autO-aerO show at Conven- b
ION Hall the week Of January "A and e
is claimed by the local dealers that Il
Washington merchants will soon place
heir orders and do away with the horse b
riven wagons. v
r. A. Klock. Of the Dupont Sales Com s.
any, agent for the Lozier car, has been a
Gifted that Supncar .ono q yror,;,,,,,. | O.