Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26

Continued from Twentieth Page.)
Of new, small cars on the one hand and
decided Improvement and refinement on
have sought the business of the masses
and have built for them, others have
preferred the trade of the classes and
have added every detail that promised to
please or attract such high-priced trade.
In many ways the auto business has
moved steadily forward, and this years
show at the garden will be of greater
ma gnitude and interest than any prede-
ceSsor.
From an American point Of view one Of
the most striking features Of the recent
Berlin show was the entire absence of
sfx-cylinder cars. Not a single &c man
exhibitor showed car of this type,
Daimler six-cylinder chassis, equipped
with a Knight engine.
Another very marked tendency was the
bringing out OF low-powered and low
manufacturers, with the evident inten-
| ton of preventing the capture of this
| class of trade by the American manufac-
turers, who are now making a strong eff
fort to secure the market for iow-priced
cars. -
Probably the most noticeable feature
| or the show was the number of cars
equipped with the Knight slide valve en-
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cars and chassis and working model Of
the engine exhibited by the English Daim-
Ter; five cars and chassis and working
model. exhibited by Minerva motors Of
exhibit Of Mercedes cars by Daimler Mo-
loren Gesellschaft The Minerva and
Daimler exhibits Of working models Of
the engine. with portions cut Away to
| tention. and their stands were constantly
crowded with visitors.
Because their members are the most
insistent users Of the road, the Amerf-
can Automobile. Association. through it's
national good roads board, Of which
man. is simplifying it's country wide
policy Of participating In all highways
conventions Of Importance, besides sup
plying spokesman for all sorts of auto
mobile gatherings in which good roads
receives plenteous attention. -
To the Rochester convention Of the
American Road Builders Association
the automobiles gave substantial sup
port, for the reason that that organi-
the men who actually build roads, is
conscientiously seeking to, find a high
way which will best suit: the needs of
both motor vehicle and horse drawn
traffic. The road builders recognize
thoroughly the fact that modern road
must be constructed to accommodate the
kind of travel that the people want,
President Harold Parker, until recently
state highway commissioner of Massa-
chusetts is considered by authorities to
be second to none in practical knowl-
edge as to coping most successfully
with the changing conditions.
At the Richmond convention of the
American Association for Highway I'm
provement the American Automobile
Association was exceedingly well rep
resented through the Virginia State
Automobile Association and delegates
from other state bodies and clubs in
various parts of the country. Col.
Charles Clifton of the Automobile club
of Buffalo, and also president of the
lautomobile board of trade, was includ-
ed in the list of speakers, while David
Beecroft. president of the Chicago Mo-
tor Club, was another interesting talker
who dwelt upon the subject from a
motoring standpoint.
In preparing for the federal aid con-
yention Of the American Automobile
Association to be held In Was ndI.
Hooper, in reply to his letter inviting
members of Congress who have placed
themselves unequivocally on record as
being in favor Of governmental partfcf-
patton in highways building, is receiv-
ing many favorable responses A let
ter from Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom of
Illinois gives this positive Endorsement
of the federal idea:
i
Of the roads of the country by the ma
tional government. The sonly way in
which the work can be carried on sys-
tematically and effectually is for the
United States government to take
charge of It. By that I do not mean
that the national government ought to
make all the appropriations necessary
| to improve the roads, but on the con-
trary. the states ought to do much of
IT. will he remembered that Senator
Cullom introduced very comprehen-
sive federal plan at the request of Gen.
]. Floyd King of New Orleans, former
member of Congress. Representative
Howard of Georgia writes that 1t will
give him much pleasure to address the
convention and explain what he deems
| a common sense. practical proposition
for fe1eral aid. Representative Anthony
CO. operate with the A. A, A. in every
way possible, and viii also explain his
perding measure providing for the con-
strastion Of military highway F be,
Riley. in Kansas, on which the surplus
tabor of federal convicts would be used
| =
In producing the "3s" Little Six
| they have met the demand for motor
car of moderate power and passenger
capacity. The new 1912 model will be
to fve-passenger touring cars what
the SIX mas Dcei u SeNOH-pdS-
senger vehicles-a standard by which
all motor cars are measured
| The four-speed selective transmission
is used, the gear case being constructed
of manganese bronze Every detail of
the chassis that made the as" larger
six so comfortable has been incorporated
in the new car The wheel base is 12S
Inches Three-quarter elliptic real
springs are used, and the power does
not pass through them, permitting them
to act freely under all conditions The
balance of the chassis is carefully
worked out, minimizing skidding, caus-
speed, and to ride with the maximum
of ease. The ten-fnch upholstery. a