Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

enabling the public to witness the engine
In motion. The larger portions of the
sides and top Of the hood have been re-
moved and plate glass has been inserted.
1t Is the first attempt To demonstrate
car in this way In this city. and il has
scored quite a hit with the public.
C. P. Russell has received his 1910
Packard 49, limousine and 500 tour
Ing car which he recently o. dered.
Among the latest purchasers OF Cadi-
laos ':3O' are Charles w Fairfax. FIVE
passenger touring car: James Strayer.
tou: ing car. equipped with demi-tonneau.
ana charles r. Stone, car of the road
ster type.
A live axle is any axle containing part.
which turn the wheels, in addition to
carrying the weight of the vehicle; as dis
tinguished from dead axle, which only
carries weight.
Raphael Semmes has purchased the Con-
gressional garage on Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. In connection with the garage
business he will continue the agency for
the Black Grow car, which he has had for
some time past.
A certain amount of valve spring ten
sion Is necessary to get the most out OF
the motor. but 1t must be remembered
that too much causes undue wear on the
valve operating parts.
e. Quincy Smith has purchased a six
cylinder Lozier touring car OF the latest
type, with full equipment.
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The Society Of Professional Automobile
Engineers is now located In its new quar-
tiers. 1429 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. The opening of the suite Of rooms
was celebrated with a housewarming
and smoker last Wednesday evening, the
affair being largely attended by members
OF the society and their friends During
the past week several new members were
added to the rolls. making a total men,
bership Of about sixty members. The
local society Is the second Of Its kind I'm
America. 1t is composed OF owners. au-
tomoblc engineers and operators. who
have had at least one years experience
in operating and repairing machines. The
object of the society is to provide classes
for the technical instruction of all its
members. and to promote social inter
course between the members. The head
quarters OF the society Is in New York
city, where the first council was organ
lied few years ago. March u, 1902 a
charter was granted to the local council,
which Is known as Council No. .. SINH
lar organizations are being perfected in
the other large cities OF the United States.
The society is incorporated under the
laws OF New York state. Applicants for
membership are required to pass q Sc
we're examination relating to the mechan-
ism. operating. adjusting and repairing
Of motor cars, together with rules of the
road and methods OF driving, prior to ad
mission into the society.
The conduct of members on the road
is also carefully guarded, and action is
taken In cases where recklessness and
improper driving are observed and acct
dents occur. The object of the society Is
to have it's members comply with the
laws and regulations in every respect,
and also prevent 10Y riding" When
cases OF this character are reported q
prompt investigation is made, and re-
ports are filed with the society, and the
member guilty Is called to account. Ar
rangements are now under way for Sc
curing a circulating library Of leading
authorities on automobile construction
which will be placed at the disposal Of the
members At all times. The clubrooms of
the society have been comfortably fur
nished and decorated, the club emblem
which was recently received being highly
priced by the members The society has
number Of standing committees. :nclud-
ing the examining board Of fifteen mem
bers. The officers for the present year
are: President, Leon Points; first vice
president. J. L. Sinclair; second vice
president. Anthony Anerson: recording
secretary, Paul Peck: treasurer. Louis
Stevenson: financial secretary w IT,
Reed.