The Washington times., 1912-01-07
HARRINGTON MILLS
CONGRATULATED BY
MOTORISTS TODAY
Automobile Club Divided on
Question of Future
Policy.
BY HARRY WARD.

Harrington Mills 10 today being con-
graduated on his election a. president
of the Automobile Club Of Washington.
He was the unanimous choice Of the
members attending the annual meeting
OF the organization last night at the
Grafton. Other officers chosen were 7.
g. Johnston. vice president; Rudolph
Jose, captain; Gardner orme, iieuten-
ant.
John X. Heyl was elected secretary
treasurer pro tempore, and will serve
until the office IL filled at the next
meeting OF the club. The following
members Of the board Of governors were
elected: w. c. Long. Claude Miller. w.
8. Duvail. o. J. DeMoll. Leroy Mark,
w. c. Thatcher.
The question OF changing the form
Of the organisation was brought up and
freely discussed by q number Of the
members. John X. Heyl stated an offer
Of t1.50o had been made for the club
bungalow on Georgia avenue, and he
suggested It be accepted and the club
changed into an association. He urged
the appointment OF secretary and an
attorney who would devote their time
and attention to tho interests Of tho
motorists of this city. o. ]. DeAoll
urged that the house be sold and that
q strong association be formed to assist
the motorists In case of unlawful ar
rests.
Leroy Mark. manager Of the south
eastern division Of the Touring Club of
America, spoke Of the success Of the
Buffalo Automobile Club, which has a
membership Of 5000. and which has
done great work in protecting the mo-
florists from unjust laws.
There are nearly 5000 automobile
owners In Washington" said Mr.. Mark,
"and with an effective association there
IL no reason why we could not get 1,0O0
members" The plan was opposed by
w. 8. Duvall. the retiring president. At
the suggestion OF j. M. Stoddard II was
DECIDED S to, to take no action In the matter
club will be held within the next three
weeks for the purpose OF deciding the
W. q. puvall. the retiring president
submitted his annual report showing the
progress Of the club. He urged the or
ganization to stand by the American
Automobile Association.
who = an automobile owner" said Mr.
Duvall. would make up his mind and
announce that irrespective OF party af-
fliation he would vote against any can
ulOat0 olIuct OppODcQ 10 the use OF the
motor car or who would not agree to
treat the same as other commonly used
vehicles. the laws would soon be diff
ferent.
"A prominent Judge remarked to me
the other day. IT Is simply incredulous
what You motorists stand Tor. while, as
a matter Of fact, II you would organize
ana exert your influence, there Is moth
ing you could not accomplish
Reports were also submitted by T. 8.
Johnston, captain, and John X. Heyi,
secretary-treasurer.
Mrs. James L. Marshall is the latest
purchaser of Studebaker electric
coupe. The Commercial Automobile
and Supply Company also reports the
sale and delivery Of a studebaker cleo
trio victoria to Mrs. M. r. Blumenberg.
Former Senator A. J. Beveridge has
placed an order with the Apperson
Brothers Company for an Apperson
Jack Rabbit" touring car.
A. II. Shoup has Joined the organiza-
ton Of Miller Brothers. agents here for
Ford cars.