Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-21

know, shoe-cover which is really salts
Factory as regards imperviousness to wet
and simplicity Of removal; the former is
the more important attribute, as a wet
shoe is trouble in initiating and very
detrimental TO the tube. AS It is occasion
ally necessary to pump up tires on the
road, a pump-gauge is a good investment
Tire enonomy depends to a large extent
upon pressure, and as a gauge coat costs
little IL should be part of the regular
equipment.
When touring away from the main roads
II Is advisable to carry a small supply of
cylinder oil rather than to depend on some
OF unknown quality bought az a village
store, and now that gasolene is deteriorat-
Ing so much in quality, TO have the ap-
paratus for taking the specific gravity. as
we'll as a clean channels skin TO filter II
through. Gasolene can be bought nova
days In almost every village, but it is not
always very clean and the vendor seldom
has any means of filtering It efficiently
Among the many types Of tire-trunk to tit
inside the spare tire-cases is one with a
container for extra gasolene or cylinder oil
on long tours.
A strap chain which can be pad
locked around the bonnet of the engine is
wise precaution against the engine being
tempered with in the stables or garage
Where one has to put up the car at country
hotels; key to the switch-box is of
| course, essential. When a car is to be- left
! py the roadside during a picnic lunch, an
automobile lock is comfort. After apply
Ing the emergency brake this lock is placed
In the adjacent notch of the segment on
the release side
| Lamp-covers are very useful when tour
ing and the rear light should never be
| without one. Luggage carriers really he
long to the permanent equipment, though
used mostly for touring; when possible
they should be Of the folding pattern or
they may be found when not in use TO he
carrying unlimited passengers in the form
I OF small boys on the rear of the car.
Covers for the luggage are very desldable;
without them ones baggage after a long
run on dusty or muddy roads is not a well
come addition to ones bedroom furniture.
The trunks. Of which there are all sorts
and kinds, are Of great Importance. There
| should be one for tires and extra inner
| tubes, and another-possible two-for
clothes. Still another II desired, may be
used exclusively for hats There is a
circular tire-trunk on the market for this
purpose. The best of all trunks is one in
! tended to contain several suitcases, enab-
ling each member of the party to have his
own wearing apparel separate where II
may be got at without disturbing that of
others These trunks are dust and water
proof.
Motor cars are so much more reliable
now than they were a few years ago that
there is no longer any need to burden the
kit with a lot OF spare parts when off the
main track, however 1t is well to have a
spare valve and springs.
Collapsible buckets for filling the radiator
are needed only when the distances to be
Travelled are very great; any car should
run all day without fresh water
II much night driving is contemplated a
small electric light bulb over the speed.
ometer is very convenient; It can be at,
tached to the dashboard, but must hans
vertically, not soping. or else the Vibration
will soon ruin the lamp. Two and one,
half candlepower will suffice and is easily
furnished by three small dry cells under
the seat A push-button placed either OF
the floor within reach of the foot or OF
the steering wheel, for momentarily illumi
mating the dial will complete the outfit
Then when one is touring in strang,
country, as is most often the case the an
noyances and delays that are caused b,
mlsdirection or missing sign posts. etc.
run off the odometer. 1t is dish-shaped
about nine inches in diameter, and has
removable chart which rotates according I,
the milage covered by the car, so that il
pointer always indicates the exact position
, or the car on the route. II is a very hand,
! instrument and can be hung up on tn
steering wheel, tho dashboard or in tn
back OF the car
With regard TO the comforts that max
+ touring all the more delightful, first an,
foremost should be the luncheon basket
J as II makes one independent OF doubtful
3 inns or roadhouses and renders possible
! delightful al fresco meal wherever charm
D ing scenery and the call Of the inner ma
. combine to urge an hours rest There
r no need for the luncheon outfit 10 take u
I the least amount OF valuable space 10
s there Is one made to fit inside the spar
tire-cases. II has top that converts int
a handy table and which is fitted insid
b with all the articles necessary to serve an
p light refreshment.
e II desirable, an English tea basket or
e refrigerator basket can be carried on tn
, running board or trunk-rack. The forme
S contains enamelledware plates. spoons
e cruet, glasses and a kettle and spirit IamI
Two vacuum bottles are often included
o one for hot and another for cold Iiqui
e refreshment The refrigerator basket
4 which is lined with enamelIed metal an,
has a compartment for ice, enables one Il
, serve a delicious cold meal