New-York tribune., 1911-11-26
HEARNE laen,z,
INNOVATIONS FOR 1912.
Garden Show in January viii
Brinq Radical Advances.
RY CUARLES u. DURYEA.

With the approach of the twelfth ma
tional automobile show, in Madison Square
Garden. which is to be held from January
TO 20, automobilists are again looking Tor
ward with interest TO the exhibits which
will be shown there, many for their first
appearance before the public. That there
has been a considerable step forward in
many lines affecting the automobile can
not be doubted. Evidences of advance are
to be found on every hand.
Progress in motor car building seems 10
20 by leaps rather than by a steady ad-
vance. There will be seen decided num-
Der OF new small cars on the one hand, and
on the other decided improvement and re-
fnement In many new makes OF hgh
priced and highly improved large cars
Where some makers have sought the favor
of the masses and have built for them
others have preferred the trade OF the
classes and have added every detail that
promises to please or attract such trade.
One thing particularly noticeable Is the
consideration given to the needs or the
feminine user one does not need to look
TO the result of the last election in call
fornia or to the recent stand of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union in favor
of woman suffrage, 20 see which way the
wind is blowing in the automobile business.
II is quite clear that makers. as never be-
fore. are catering to the vote OF the femi-
nine side of the household. and supplying
vehicles far better adapted TO their needs
than any in the past.
The foredoors of the last year were one
step that way The woman who felt con-
splcuous In the front seat, and hesitated to
drive on that account feels protected and
shielded by the doors and at liberty TO
handle the pedals and levers as she pleases.
She knows that the winds and gusts which
constantly threatened 10 play with lap
robes and skirts TO her annoyance are shut
out by the doors, and she drives with great
er confidence accordingly.
AS cars have grown larger and more
luxurious they have required larger engines
and these have been harder to start. Many
large cars have. therefore. been beyond the
muscular ability Of the fair driver to get
the engine under way and so have not
been suited to her use. Numerous self
starters were proposed in the past, but until
Winton fitted one regularly as part Of the
car some years ago there was no real
movement for their adoption. To-day many
manufacturers are fitting these labor saw
ing devices while certain concerns are sup
plying starting devices which may be ap-
piled to almost any make Of car.
The same facts hold true Of lighting. The
kerosene lamp which has been both the
standby and bugaboo Of night driving, and
which had TO be kept going 10 comply with
the law was unatTactive to the fair motor
list, who wished to keep her hands and
clothes clean To-day It IS being rapidly re-
placed by the electric system, which needs
only 10 have a switch turned 30 I'll the road
with a blaze Of light or by the combined
scetylene and electric systems which use
gas for the fame and ignite It electrically.
Even heating comes in for consideration.
The town car may be as comfortable as
ones home by using the heat Of the eX-
haust gases 10 warm air which rises
through a radiator and keeps the interior
Of the car warm. The fore doors and wind
shields keep out the wintry blasts from
the open cars in very practical manner.
so that winter driving is a pleasure com
pared 10 that OF few years ago
in many other ways the automobile bust
ness has moved steadily forward, and this
years show at Madison Square Garden will
be of greater magnitude and interest than
any predecessor. TO the buyers OF small
means there will be offered wider line oil
selection Of splendid value for small money
than ever before, 20 all classes will be in
terested.