Evening journal., 1917-01-31

which occupies a prominent position
in the green room. and which. being
in class all of its own. was CORE
spondingly attractive TO the crowds
which surrounded II almost all OF the
evening. II was remarkable what a
diversity OF knowledge Of the fine
points OF motor car the majority Of
these visitors possessed. although but
few OF them we're owners Of cars
The massive motor Of the Packard
exhibit attracted much attention from
the visitors. many OF whom remarked
the air Of what several people called
conscious, latent power" that II
seemed to possess and impress upon
all who saw Il. II was surrounded
by an admiring crowd of people in
which we're many car owners and
well-known mechanics, whose natural
mechanical turn of mind was at
tracted by this natty exhibition. OF me
chanical possibilities
Not a small portion Of the atten-
tion OF the visitors TO the show has
been centered upon the Indian Power
plus motorcycle exhibit OF John II.
Minnick. which is IN the lobby. Just
at the entrance to the Green Room.
This is one OF the features or the
show that Is attractive 10 the younger
element OF motor enthusiasts, and TO
the man whose business requires that
he go somewhere quickly. and return
just as quick. The possibilities OF the
motorcycle along this line, and the
pleasure possibilities OF the two
wheeler, with side car attached. are
so many that Mr. Minniok ia kept
busy explaining both these points
and the details or construction and
maintenance costs.
n B. Mancill, OF the Diamond
state Automobile Company. which
exhibits the Paige. yesterday took six
repeat orders. That Is. six persons
who previously owned Paige cars.
have ordered new ones since the
show commenced These orders
were given by Herman G. FIRST. d.
r. Rutter. IT. A. Lindsay, s. r.
Thompson and two others who desire
that their names shall not be printed
c. ". Unger, who is in charge OF
the exhibit OF the Unger Storage Bat.
terry Shop. IKE many automobile
manufacturers and agents. long ago
realized that the general public and
a large proportion OF the auto-own.
ing public failed 10 realize the I'M.
portance Of the battery in the opera.
tion and stay there OF a motor car
His exhibit at the show is intended
primarily 10 assist In the education OF
car owners and the visitors along
this line, and 10 try 10 impress upon
them the fact that this heart OF the
car" requires attention and decent
treatment II the car is 10 give the
owner any satisfaction at all IA its
operation.
This exhibit comprises a number oi
Willard batteries large and small, and
displays the various parts used In
their construction, and those IN
charge are busy all day m explaining
not only the construction and orera
ton OF the batteries. but how they
should be treated In order 70 secure
satisfactory results.
One OF the prettiest exhibitions oi
the show Is that Of the Tire Shop
Just inside the main door In the greer
room. There is exhibited a hne O
accessories that includes everything
that could be either required OF de
sired In connection with motor ca
operation OF comfort, and is one o
! the most tastily-arrsnged exhibit
I ever seen IN the local shows.
. Just across the aisle from this
the exhibit of Bamberger and Rot
2 bins, and there rs shown a number {
plates Of glass such as are used i
windshields. Glass IS here. and glas
OF a character which sets oil old-fash
u Toned notions OF glassware bacl
among the discard, because this kin,
Is practically unbreakable. And tina
this is a big item in the safety ar
rangements OF modern motorcary
goes without saying. The exhibit al.
] tracts much attention. and mans
strange questions are asked OF the
attendants. who. 10 their credit. be n
said. are able 10 answer them all
without a smile but with perfect sat.
isfaction TO the questioners.
Not the Ieast attraction at the show
is the musical program given each
afternoon and evening by Professor
stausebach's Orchestra. The program
for tonight and tomorrow follows:
Wednesday Evening.
Overture. King Midas" .MiIeubsrp
Waltzes. blue DANUBE Strauss
Novelette,, Sunshine and Roses.''
Rolf,
Selection, Red, Red RoseT 81. .Brilt
Reverie. "Sicilian Chimes" o.. .Milll
Loves Songs OF Oiden Days Heckei
Intermezzo. ION Desert Sands" Ailer