The Washington times., 1902-04-11
NEW FEATURES At
The AUTO SHOW
Theatrical Companies Invited
to Professional Matinee.
Winner of Vehicle Will Be Announced
Tomorrow Night-Local Ordinance
Too Slow for Racers.

Each night brings larger crowds to the
Automobile Show in the Light Infantry
Armory. Last night the novel and en-
tertaining exhibition OF all that is best
In the power-driven vehicle line had an
attendance which was a close second to
the turnstile count on opening night. and
yesterday afternoon also saw a good at
tendance. Among the visitors who took
decided interest in the various exhibits
was Senator Elkins. who especially ad
mired the new touring cars" of which
several exhibitors are making a special
feature.
Many members OF the Automobile Ciuo
were present TO talk over yesterdays
parade. and II was concluded that inas
cess. despite the bad weather. that an
other AT an early date might be in order.
Arrested for Speeding.
A number OF the exhibitors are stran-
gers here and unacauatnted with the local
speed ordinance and have felt the arm OF
the law for speeding in some OF their
Myers. and as a result they have made
deposits for which no receipts were given.
II has been demonstrated that the limit
is too low for even fair travelling for the
latest means OF transportation, and the
result is that an effort will be made 20
have it raised to at least that of other
cities. One of the exhibitors took out an
ofilcer TO have him show the limit and
when the indicator pointed to the twelve
notch the word was given to stop. and
that was the point at which this particu-
lar machine just began to move without
tarring. II is believed local speedometers
must be wrong.
Additional Features.
One of the newest additions to the ck-
hibition is that Of the Automobile Com
pany of America. which has a Stanhope
and Tonneau touring ear. The latter
Is decidedly novel in its construction
showing lightness of frame. with COM
Portable carrying qualities. 1t has four
cylinder engine, twenty-five horsepower.
and can develop a speed OF forty miles
an hour. The company is represented by
F. G. Russell and W. H Owen. The big
red Winton. owned by Mr.. Lars Anderson
Of Boston. is ore of the fastest Of the
many racers here now and IS attracting
considerable attention in the loan de-
Another feature is the Salamondrina
boiler. on exhibition. and is attracting
considerable notice. 1t is quc.: burner.
insures perfect combustion. and makes II
impossible to burn out, and appeals 10
all owners of steam carriages.
The water feed regulator is another
novel device.
Professional Matinee Today.
Manager Washington has invited the
managers and all the companies appear
ing at local theatres this week to at
tend the professional matinee at the
show this afternoon at 3 o'clock and
nearly all have accepted the invitation
and will attend. The visitors will find
much to see and entertain them.
Many persons have avaiied themselves
OF the opportunity Of securing an auto
mobile at little cost by purchasing num-
bered tickets. The auto will be presented
tomorrow night at the show to the per-
son holding the lucky numbered card.
1t is proposed to end the show tomor-
row night in a manner in which no other
similar show has ever been closed. and
visitors will enjoy the occasion.