The Washington times., 1902-04-08

L. S A. who is the president Of the Ma
tional Capital Automobile Club.
The members of the National Capita
Automobile Club are greatly interested il
the show. and the opening last night wa!
a marked success from social ~ wei
as a financial and scientific standpoint.
The armory presented scene of iaz
zling brilliancy to the 1900 people VIII:
were present. the management having
outdone itself in the way of electric and
floral decorations. Halcy's Band which
was stationed on a gallery erected for it
at the north end of the hall, furnished
the music for the affair.
General Miles was introduced by Col.
Hyrcn 81. Parker. He said:
General Miles Address.
Ladies and Gentlemen: 1 have beer
asked to formally opea this exposition
and 1t affords me a very great pleasure
to co so.
II think we can and should greatly ap-
rreciate the ente.price OF these gentle
men who have contributed so much of
taeir energy and skill in bringing before
Us this evening something OF the most
wonderful genius. something of the most
modern construction. There are sixty
machines OF different manufacture before
US this evening, some coming from diff
fc-ent parts of the United States, others
from Canada, while four come from
France.
I'VE have nov reached the height of
progress in the worlds history of inven-
ton. BY applying steam a locomotive
power we have cn exhibition tonight great
machines that not only embody luxury
and comfort but bring us usefulness as
well. We begin TO realize that the age
OF that humble and faithful servant the
horse. is thing OF the past. / trust that
II viii ever remain so. As much as it
was an object or convenience and pleas
ure. and to ne affection, it also had its
misery, and for the last reason am glad
its day is over.
Steam is q wonderful agency. l always
feel like taking off my hat when l see one
CT those great breathing monsters. the
locomotive. To me it is a wonder.
II do not intend to make a lengthy
speech, only a few remarks to thank the
gentlemen for the honor conferred upon
ire G2d TO formally announce that this
exposition is row open"
General Miles remarks were greeted
with applause by his auditors.
Senator Clark's Flyer.
Senator Clark. CT Montana was among
the most interested and enthusiastic de-
voices OF the sport OF automobiiing pres
oa-. TEe Western Senator's 10000 French
Luiit flyer forms an interesting part Of
the exhibition. It vas built in Paris under
The direction Ct an American manu-
icclG.c-. and has seating capacity Of
ter PEOPLE. Senator Clark and General
Niles VIII occupy this machine in the
parade ol Wednesday afternoon. Senator
Clark expressed himself as surprised at
The completeness Of the exhibit ana the
lufa5cr Ct people present
The faoT Is great success" said
General 1IIez 20 . Times reporter. as he
looked around the brilliant room. 1T
Shows tne general iatcress OF tile public
.1 t-e subject. ard the collection OF Gii-
ls.tlt machines has a highly instructive
1aiUc.'
IIauy Viev the E2chincs.
I YES evident t,at many OF the people
DrezcI- ,a-L rigat cane not only with the
desire 10 D. entertained anI instructed,
l., were there as prospective buyers.
Among the machines that attracted
E.c2t deal CT attention were several Of
French make. The Kenutth A Skinner
Company had an exhibit. the De Dion
bautcn tonZeSl touring car By a clever
ceyice The operator of this auto is en-
ahied 70 oil any Part of the machinery
without getting ont Of his seat In com
mon with other machines OF this charac- |
ter the De Dion has q hoc1 in front which |
protests the motor and may be lifted at
viii
me ''-arr1cl." exhibited b. the Ameri- |
caa LaTFacq Automobile Company. is an |
other vehicle cf French manufacture. l. !
IS of somewhat long. low. ana railsh |
huid, nodded on lines Of grace and !
speed.
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