Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-17
THERY Is THE WINNER
GREAT EVENT IN MOTORING
WORLD AT sAALBURo TODAY.
Thousands Of Sightseers German
Sovereigns Present-Kaiser's
Hopes in Jenatzy.

SAALBURG, June 1.-THE cosmopolitan
gathering staying at Hamburg for the
great International event In the motoring
world was early astir today and was Joined
by thousands OF sightseers from places
within reach. They thronged SaaiburG and
all the points of vantage along the course
long before the time OF starting the race.
The weather was splendid The course
was eighty-seven and one-haif miles. ne
cessitating four circuits to complete the
total distance OF $50 miles 1t was In ex-
ceilent condition. though numerous sharp
curves. sudden falls and rises and steep
embellishments at the side presented enough
danger to try the skill and nerve OF the
most experienced drivers The course was
excellently kept by a large force OF police
and soldiers.
Emperor William and the empress, Prince
Henry of Prussia and other members Of
the royal family entered the royal stand
shortly after O'Clock. They received a
great ovation. His majesty, who wore the
uniform Of the Zelthen Hussars before the
racing began exchanged a few words with
Jenatzy, GermaRys hope, and showed great
interest In JenatZys car.
The emperor appeared to keenly enjoy
the surroundings. and was interested in all
the details Of the course. During the fore
noon, accompanied by Ambas sador Tower
his majesty left the royal stand and pro-
ceeded to another stand, some distance of
so as to get a better view of certain parts
OF the course. The emperor remained on
the ground till noon. when he went of In a
motor to take luncheon at Hamburg castle
Start Was Punctual.
The start was made punctuaIly at Z,
flourish of trumpets signaling the depar-
ture. Jenatzy. the holder of the James
Gordon Bennett cup. on shooting past tho
royal stand. saluted the emperor and en-
M ha ntt,a
started at regular intervals of seven min
utes. with the exception OF the car driven
by Baron de Carriers. which was delayed
by slight break down. The only Amer
lean IN the race was Marten. who drove
an American car.
The motors went off at a very fast pace
the leaders doing a mile a minute They
all completed the first circuit safely with
the exception of Opel, Swiss. who was
Obliged to retire, owing to a broken shaft.
JenatZy. however, narrowly escaped a
catastrophe early in the race. At the bot
tom or long. straight incline, approach
Ing the village Of Wehrheim. is a level
crossing. Jenatzy was nearing the bottom
or this incline. which Is the fastest bit OF
the whole course. when the frantic shouts
OF the spectators induced him to slacken
Ills speed A few seconds later Jenatzy
came In sight of the crossing and saw
thereon locomotive, right I'm the middle
of his course. But for the fact that he
rad previously slackened his speed Jenatzy
must nave met Win disaster. The incident
however. only cost him minutes delay.
Half an hour later Opel broke a shaft
while speeding through the main street of
Wehrhelm Opel was not injured, but he
was obliged to retire.
Thery won the race. Jenatzy was sec
ond. Therys total time was ) hours 80
minutes and } seconds. and Jenatzys was
hours l minute and 2l seconds.
Jenatzy arrived at the winning post first
but his actual running time was IL min
utes and Is seconds longer than that of
the Frenchman.