New-York tribune., 1905-02-22

OF all institutions. have adopted 1t, it is the
CLly solution of submarine boating; and IN that
line We have already met with great measure
OF success In the smaller boats carried by Inc
Inen-of-wsr for everyday a great saving Of
weight, which increases correspondingly the
carrying capacity OF the ooats, has peen at
tained, and SO soon as a prejudice against carry
ing on board vessels such infammable sub
stances as gaSolene is overcome, still further
advance in this direction will be made.
Such exhibitions as the present do the great
est amount Of good ana should be repeated fre-
quently. We at present see that motors are ap-
piled to great mercantile advantage in many Of
the fishing and trading craft along the coast
any one can appreciate the value, even in money,
Of getting cargo Of Ilsh in market in the short
est possible time-and also Of getting fruits and
even passengers TO their destinations IN spite OF
calm weather Many people won't make trip
where Gains may prolong ii Indefinitely but
with the motor even auxiliary many go
which would otherwise not do so.
''Sportsmen Of all nations should profit by this
exhibition. 1 take great pleasure in declaring
in the name OF the Secretary Of the Navy Of the
United States. that the National Motor Boat
and Sportsmen'S Show is now open.
The scene inside was attractive TO the sports
man. The lagoon took up most Of the ground
floor. On it were a score or more Of the latest
makes Of motor boats, each exhibitor trying to
outdo the others in bringing his wares before the
public. The log camps along the sides Of the
boxes with guides whose faces and tales of ad-
ventures have been conspicuous in previous
shows, presented d picture that seemed more
striking than ever. Naturally these guides
have new experiences to tell each year, and
judging from the way they were kept busy last
evening, they have lost none of their skin in
spinning yarn1-
The decorations of the Garden we're fitting for
the occasion. The greenery of the woods was
much in evidence and the exhibitions Of live
game from Russia and South Africa, well
from the Adirondacks, Maine and Virginia,
seemed more completc than ever. The prevail
ing color Of the decorations was green, and
from the girders that held the lights in the -oof
hung the pennants Of some 800 yacht clubs. in
terspersed with flags of all nations. The marble
tiled lobby has its side walls decorated with
fruit and fir trees, and all over the garden the
odor Of the pine, spruce and fir is in evidence.
Rustic wood work Of cedar and birch bark are
in use in many Of the balcony exhibits. The
side walls and the balcony fronts draped in
dark green cloth and festoons of the national
colors cover UP the balcony fronts to the roof.
Hardly had the show opened when E. A.
Riotto of the Standard Motor Construction
Company, reported the sale TO the United States
navy Of the thirty-foot high speed mahogany
yacht tender OF 25-horsepower. for use with
President Roosevelts yacht, the Sylph This
beautiful boat is a miniature reproduction OF
the Standard and the ninety-foot Gregory. now
the ocean to compete in the French races.
The famous little NADIA is displayed, as are
also the cups she won under the skilful guidance
OF Miss Helen GOdshalk. of Philadelphia A
thirtv-foot mahogany tender is built out Of a
mahogany tree that sold for $1,000 IN London
two years ago The biggest motor in the show
is an eight cylinder Craig. OF 250-horsepower
and is valued at $4,000.
included among the boats the very Ia test
productions Of the greatest factories in this
country and Europe and among the number
even the most fastdious be satisfied. There
are boats for every one, from the little launch
TO carry a man and his family IN the fraii
craft equipped with giant engines, capable of
driving IL through the water at railroad speed
The Truscott motor boats are on exhibition
at the garden. and come in for a good share OF
close inspection. This concern stands among
those at the top as constructors Of motor driven
cra II.