The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1907-01-19
ALL IN READINESS
FOR THE RACES.
Admirable Arrangements Made by the
F. e. G. A. A.-FOrce of Deputies
to Takes Charge Of the Beach.

E.E &C. A. A.-FOrce of Deputies
to Takes Charge Of the Beach.
Next Monday will witness the inaugu-
ration of the fifth annual Ormond-Day-
tona automobile races, and the attention
of the civilized world will be directed
to the remarkable speed events that vii
be performed during the week on oul
Incompatible and peerless beach. The
startling events that have been accom-
plished in former speed contests are con
IDENTIFY expected to pale into lnslgnifl'
canoe compared with the feats which
will be accomplished at this meet by the
intrepid drivers who will contest fol
honors. Daring and dauntless drivers
will endeavor to break all former speed
records, and these speed contests are
certain to be the greatest that the world
has ever witnessed.
Everything is in readiness for the big
event, telephone wires having been
strung along the beach, grandstands re-
paired, and other improvements made
The Western Union Telegraph Com,
pany is making every arrangement to
facilitate the handling of business
Loops will be run to the beach both at
Daytona and Ormond. A supplemental
Office will be established al the club
house of the Florida East Coast Auto
mobile Association, in order to facilitate
the transaction of general business and
sending out of specials"
The boxes at the grand stand will be
auctioned off to the highest bidders at
the city hall at 1920 o'clock tins
morning.
Sheriff Turner viii arrive tomorrow
afternoon with 4 force of deputies and
will take charge of the beach course
during the progress of the races, in pur-
suance of the state law and the action
of the board of county~G commissioners
IN relation thereto,
The STANLEY steamers, which were re-
ported 20 have been on the beaehed
Clyde Lines steamship Onondago, ar
rived at Ormond Wednesday.
The smallest racing car in the world
has arrived, and has been out on the
beach for several squirt trials. 1t is
owned by Harroun, Of Chicago, and.ls
his own invention. The car complete
weighs 400 pounds, and the engines
cylinder, 40-horse power-weighs only
l20 pounds. The engine was originally
intended for flying machine.
Several of the racing cars arrived at
Ormond last night and more are ex,
pected today and tomorrow.
Marriott, who holds the worlds one
mile record, when Intercepted about
his three cars, among other remarks
said:
you will remember that last year
predicted within one-hfth of a SECOND
the time the Stanley car would make.
know these cars, and | am confident
that from two to three seconds will he
clipped off the mile record this year.
Marriott will drive the car himself
His record as driver is of the highest
If he makes good on that prediction
and Mr.. Stanley himself III published
interview has backed Marriott up in the
prediction, he will certainly bc going
some"
The following circular letter has been
sent to each member of the Florida East
Coast Automobile Association, which
the Gazette-NewS lays before its readers
for general information:
"Daytona, Fla, January Ii. 1907.
TO Members af the Florida East Coast
Automobile Association:
Enclosed please find membership
badge mot transferablc). which, when
"oAitt Sou " tIiI Nldb IlbuSI
during the races Each member is also
allowed two badges each day for guests,
which, before presenting, you will please
sign with your name. Different colored
badges are provided for each day, and
only those will be admitted who wear
the colors for the day, designated us fol-
lows: Monday, white badges; Tuesday
red badges; Wednesday, yellow badges;
Thursday, blue badges; Friday, slate
badges; Saturday, green badges
by this means We hope to prevent
overcroWding of the club mouse, which
is primarily for the use of members.
New members will be admitted by
the secretary upon payment of regular
fee and annual dues, both amounting t,
sl1.00. Yours truly,
JOHN B. PARKINSON.
Secretary.