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tition in various sections to complete
these short stretches. This will have a
| tendency to stimulate interest in adjoin-
ing states, which was the purpose OF the
formation of the Quebec Miami Inter
national Highway Association, Of which
Howard D. Hadley of Plattsburg is
president. In the organization OF this
association President Hadley has had the
county road superintendents. good roads
enthusiasts and automobiles along the
route, and has been ably assisted In
furthering the object by Norman M Per-
rott of Baltimore. secretary OF the asso-
citation.
Another important stretch on the inter-
national highway which has been in need
of Improvement In Maryland Is the road
between Parryville and Elkton. It will be
welcome news to automobile tourists. par
ticularly those using the road between
Philadelphia and Baltimore. to learn that
an appropriation of $4,000 was voted by
the last legislature for this stretch OF
road. and o. E Weller. chairman Of the
state roads commission has given assur-
ances that the work will be rapidly
pushed to completion.
| In New York state there is much
activity on behalf Of the highway
which . has o plans s,p prepared req
route covered by the international
highway, all Of which should be COM
pleted by the early fall.
The province of Quebec has voted
$10.00o.600 for new roads, and a con-
siderable portion Of this sum will be
set aside to build a boulevard from
Quebec to Rouses Point. which will
connect up with the new state high
way in New York from Rouses Point
to Albany.
T. W. Long Of Pittsburgh. Pa, a men,
Der Of the Lozier Sales Company Of this
city, is spending a few days in Washing
ton as the guest of his partner, w. NJ.
Giesey.
Maxwell cars were delivered during the
past week as follows: William B. Fow-
Ter. model LC; r. L. Gaskins. M. w.
johnson and Columbia Paragraph Com
pany. Messengers: E. l.. Myers. Mascotte
roadster; F. McC. Smith, Mascotte tour
ing car; w. X. Hull. special. A mark n.
Columbia electric victoria, was also de-
livered to J. o. Spangler.
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In deciding upon New Orleans as the
terminus for its annual national re-
liability tour the American Automo-
bile Association had in mind the fur
Their accelerating Of the good roads
movement in the south, which, with It's
employment Of convicts and a general
realization of the great value of improved
highways, has been outstripping other
sections of the country In road building.
The northern city which shall serve as
the starting place Of the tour has not yet
been selected, but OF several mentioned
the most prominent are Indianapolis, De-
troit and Chicago, though a beginning at
Minneapolis and St Paul Is looked upon
with favor.
While q pronounced effort was made to
have this years route from the Twin
Cities to Seattle or Portland, the consen-
sus of opinion was that q year hence
would find that route in more travelable
condition. and. furthermore. by that time
the effort to open Yellowstone Park to
motor-driven vehicles undoubtedly will
have proved successful
Col. Frank NJ Joyce, fret vice president
Of the Automobile Association Of Amer
lea, recently made trip from New Or
leans to Panama in order to learn IL 1t
would be possible to have a Supplement-
airy trip in automobiles across the 18TH
mus. The verdict was unfavorable. and
1t is doubtful II those who. take the
steamer to the isthmus after the conclu-
sion at New Orleans will be accompanied
by their motor-driven vehicles. Uncle
Sam has yet to provide real highway
paralleling the canal.
Chairman Longstreth Of the touring in
IL
have charge Of the tour. owing to its evil
dent good roads character, has had a half
dozen offers in connection with the path
finding trip. The plan followed will un-
which all applicants will be invited. and
at that time the award will be made to
the successful bidder.
With the arrival Of the first few days
that betoken the approach of spring 1t is
| well to bear in mind that the carburetor
may need readjustment. The occasional
higher atmospheric temperatures Of late
winter seldom are high enough to war
rant reducing the temperature of the
mixture at the carburetor by shutting
down the jacket or warm air connections.
but 1t may be necessary to alter the ten
| sion of the extra air inlet spring. 1t is
| WELL too. whenever a warm day comes
| to remove the mask which frequently is
carried on the front of the radiator in
very cold weather
sentative. spent few days in the Ma
tional Capital last week visiting his
friends here.
| Paul E. Flynn, for the past year con-
nected with the Zell Motor Car Company.
resigned yesterday to accept a position
on the sales staf of the Commercial Auto
mobile and Supply Company. Mr.. Flynn
Is one Of the younges: salsrmen in Wash
ington, and has established an enviable
record since his arrival in this city.
Recetn purchasers Of Pruden system
garages are House & Hermann and Mrs.
c. B. French Of Cleveland Park. D. c.
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| The Bosch Magnetic Company has an
nounced the following prize money will
be distributed for the 50O-mile interna-
tional sweepstakes race to be held at
Indianapolis May 30 next: To the winning
driver. $500: driver of second car, 800;
driver third car. $500. The prizes are SO
divided that the man who just misses the
mark receives a relatively valuable prize
for his efforts also.
For the Esnta Monica races, to be held
at Los Angeles May 4. the following
prizes 70. the respective popular classics
have been offered: Free for all race-To
the driver Of the winning car. 500; to
the driver Of the second car. 500: to the
driver Of the third car. $50. Race for
class Of 3O1 to 406 cubic inches-To the
driver Of the winning var. 500: to the
driver Of the SECOND car. SIS; to the