Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

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entries from famous drivers and cars are
expected In New York within the next
few days
The other entries in the race thus far
are Lewis Strang. c. B. Baldwin. Spencer
Arthur Chevrolet and Frank Dearborn of
Los Angeles. Ralph De Palma. cham
pion mile track driver Of 1910, may also
pilot through the long grind.
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A frame which is sagged to the extent
Of a permanent deforplation can be re-
shape by heating 1t in a charcoal fire with
an air blast To do this properly it most
likely will be necessary to cut out the
rivets so that the side members can be
handled Independently.
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There is reason to believe that the fed
eral automobile registration bill support
ed by the American Automobile Associa-
ton may be taken up in Congress some
time this month. This view Is taken by
Charles T. Terry. chairman Of the legisla-
tive board OF the A. A. A.
Six decorating concerns are at work on
the Coliseum at Chicago preparing 1t for
the tenth annual motor show, which will
begin January IS and last until February
II. So much favorable comment resulted
from last years garden scene, with its
giant trees, bronze ratings and gates.
brick walls and blue sky, that the man.
agement was loath to depart from Ii, but
finally decided to stick to its time-hcnored
custom Of complete change In the main
building. And so the English garden has
the time of Louis XIV. Perhaps the most
striking features CT the Coliseum display
will be the ceiling and four gigantic foun-
tains. The entire roof OF the building. 800
by IT'S feet, will represent stained glass
supported on massive scrolls Of bronze.
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Never fiji an acetylene gas generator
more than two-thirds full. as lump car
bide expands under the chemical action
caused by water dripping on 1t. Burner
tips may be cleaned by picking out the
carbon deposits with a needle. Care
should be taken not to crack the lava.
In spite OF their differences Of opinion,
the amendments to the New Jersey
motor laws. which haye been projected
for a year past, are being advocated by
both the Associated Automobile Clubs of
New Jersey and New Jersey Automo-
bile and Motor Club of Newark. The two
principal changes proposed are those re-
sessment OF a 81 fee and the exaction of
a power OF attorney as preliminary to
taking out a permit. In view of the fact
that both the majority and minority
parties in the legislature promised re-
motorists are hopeful Of results.
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Upholstery should be wiped over with
damp chamois leather, taking care to
get under the tucks. 1t should then be
gone over with the channels nearly dry.
One OF the most comprehensive illus
trated books giving descriptions OF mo-
tor cars has just been issued by the AS
ISOLATION Of Licensed Automobile Manu-
facturers. 1t IL the Eighth Annual Hand
Book OF Gasoline Automobiles" prepared
annually for the information Of those
who are interested in the manufacture
and use Of gasOline-driven vehicles. The
present volume is the largest ever is
sued by the A. j.. A. M, containing 2SJ
QAS0Ss Will IiiuSlTaCIOHS OF cars maze ana
handled by the eighty four manufacturers
and importers.
The illustrations, including various body
equipments cover more than $50 different
models, giving particulars and prices Of
each. There are pages devoted to the
A. l.. A. NJ horsepower rating. which is
now standard and used by most OF the
states where horsepower rating is con-
sidered and by insurance companies.
In packing spare tube fold 1t up from
both ends toward the valve. and do not
fail to sprinkle plentifully with soap
stone.
This year it is the body construction
which has undergone the greatest de-
gree of change. Consequently 1t is doubt
full whether there is q single car sched-
uled for production in 1911 that does not
differ in some material respects from its
predecessors.
The motoring world today can be d.
vided roughly into two chief classes. one
composed of those who want high power
ed, roomy, comfortable. even luxurious
vehicles. regardless of how these qualities
.
embracing those who want small, light
compact cars, usually Of moderate or
low power, having capability for keep
ing down tire and other maintenance
costs A third and steadily growing class
is in existence. composed Of motorists
who want luxury without excessive cost
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The magnetic needs a few drops Of oil
once a month, but the bearings should
not be flooded.
The pathfinder car which left New
York for San Francisco under date of
November %, under the direction Of the
American Automobile Association. has
succeeded In establishing a new trans
route between New York and
San Francisco. over a section Of the
country hitherto largely UNEMPLOYED by
The tourists reached the
Golden Gate Friday. January 13. after a
tour Of 1850 miles. a large portion of
which was over roads which, owing to
the time of the year, were almost i'm
passable. The conditions under which
this tour has been made have created
more than usual interest. The time Of
the year, the conditions of the roads, the