Evening star., 1928-02-05
.HE automobile show has
| come and gone. Thousands
| of motor enthusiasts OF the

NdtA0kAdA SdSAtoA fNA& NAANN
tribute to the 1928 crea-
tions of the automotive industry.
which were exhibited during the
mast week at the Washington AG-
6itorium. While the stage setting
has been removed until next year
the automobile itself remains, for
Il is indispensable in the life OF the
Nation today.
The number of visitors has not
been checked up AS yet. buI
whether the attendance record eX-
ceeded that of last year or not, the
crowds left the show satisfied and
evidenced their opinion of its sue
cess. Weather conditions kept the
attendance down the first days OF
the show. but despite this deter
rent. many faithful fans made
their way into the exhibit.
PropheSied interest in the snow
this year became an actuality IN
Washington as well as in New
York. Philadelphia. Chicago and
other cities where shows were
held. More minute examinations
were made, more questions were
asked. and the show became the
tonic Of conversation everywhere.
improvements Of the cars and
close price competition in both
the low and high priced fields
were the causes Of keener lnterest
this wear. AS a result. there was
evidenced much comparing Of the
various makes. This. in itself. is
2 good thing. for the prospective
buyer really finds the car that is
the most suited 10 his needs.
Will Remove Cars.
The cars this week will be taken
70 their respective showrooms,
where they will continue 10 be on
exhibit until sold. They will be
replaced by new ones, and so on
10 the end of the year. which
az present bodies so wei. for the
automotive industry.
Whether the next few months
will see any more price cuts is
doubtful. It will take time TO see
the outcome of the present close
competition, and those who visit
ed the show cannot believe easily
the automobile could be more
cheaply priced and bring in a sUf-
Hciert revenue 10 the manuf2c-
turer.
In passing. it is fitting to highly
commend the show committee,
headed by Rudolph Jose. for the
well managed exhibit. The deco
rations were well chosen, the or
oerly placing Of the cars and tic
courteous handling Of the crowds
were noted. The National Capital
can be proud Of its eighth annual
show and the Washington Auto
motive Trade Association, under
whose auspices it was held. Praise
also can be given TO Mr. Jose and
Edward NJ Wallace. president of
the W. A. r a.. for their interest
ing radio messages.
Largest Snowfall.
The city has had its largest fall
OF snow this Winter and also the
deepest one in the last six years.
Il is with source of pleasure that
its citizenry has noted the sys-
tematical and efficient way the
District Street Cleaning Depart
Ment acquitted itself in the quick
removal of the snow from the
main thoroughfares. The snow
plows got under way as soon as II
was seen that the snowfall would
be Of sufficient proportions tc
warrant them. Work was kept UP
until the snowstorm was over and
the streets were in good condition
for vehicular travel. At no tirle
IN recent years and during lighter
snowtalls has this work been so
veil accomplished. The work was
especially noted at this time. for
IN the past snow removal in Wash
ington has fallen down badly.
Il is curious that this time the
work Of Montgomery Comrt1. I'D.
should have changed in the other
direction. Usually the neighbor-
ing State has been very efficient
is1 removing snow from its arteries
leading into Washington and was
cerIidered an example 70 follow
LaSt week the conditions Of the
roads v:e'e the worst in years
This was particularly true OF the
Old Georgetown road and the
main Rockville road. meeting Wis
corg.n avenue AZ the District line.
The snow remained as II fell ey-
cept for large ruts formed by the
struggling automobiles. Travel 70
Rockville and 20 the homes Of
MANY county residents was ex-
ceedingly difficult and in places
DANGEROUS for days
OTlcislg explained the deplora-
bic condition by saying that their
trucks and plows were ont Of CON-
mission. This is hardly an excuse
for equipment properly taken care
o. coes rot get out of commits
son for any length Of time The
State of MARYLAND which In the
past has beer r!2htfullY proud o.
SIS @"Nc ro2ce 2nd treir upkeep.
should see that this condition
Goes rot reoccUr This time II
shoUlc take the District of Colum-
bia ss ar example. This. Unfortu-
ystely could not be said a few
years ago.
Removal in Virginia.
En0w removal IN Arlington
County, Va, was fair. In Fanfax
County il was poor. Now that Vir-
finia has good roads. Il should be
EeKaen oered that their proper up
Keep ~ all times is necessary and
rrancaOry. rot only Goes snow
anc ice on the roads become q
danger and an impeciment 70
travel. but j. is bad for The roads
themselves. Citizens " the O.d
Dominion fhouIo see that proper
EnoW removal is ob!jgaNry.
While dwelling upon the snow