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the machines not later than eight o'clock that night. He called several men and things commenced to happen. I told him I was very grateful and gave him some tickets for the show. He thanked me and said, "Don't worry about the matter; the machines will get there on time." I obtained permission to ride in the caboose and arrived at Kinloch with the machines about seven PM. I feel certain that we would not have received the machines in time to make any demonstration the opening day if I had not taken the trouble to go to East St. Louis.
  
I was introduced to Spearman Lewis who was acting as the personal representative of Mr. Lambert. He was a heavy set man and full of energy. He not only managed the meet but handled the newspaper reporters as well and did a good job of it. He was full of ideas, good ones I mean, one of which was to paint the ground the shape of a battleship. The aviators were to throw bombs and a record was kept of hits. A prize was paid for the best score. This worked out so successfully that a stage setting was made to represent a battleship and he called it the "Good Ship Doughnut". During the course of the meet, this model was destroyed by bombs.
  
He promoted also the visit of ex-President Teddy Roosevelt who came onto the grounds in his automobile. With him were the Governor of the State and a number of state and city dignitaries. When his car finally came to a standstill, Arch Hoxey introduced himself and politely asked him if he would honor him by taking a ride in his aeroplane. He replied that he would and immediately removed his overcoat. He was escorted to the plane and assisted to get into his seat; this was not easy as it was necessary to get under one of the principle cross wires. By twisting and squeezing, he made it. The motor was started and Hoxey turned to him to reassure him that he was perfectly safe. Then the start