New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-15

had power enough left to propel his machine
back to New-York.
GIvER OF THE CUP PLEASED.
Leon Blanchet. of the Automobile Club Of
France occupied a seat in the machine with
Chairman Bostwick. He gave the cup that was
competed for yesterday. He was much pleased
with the outcome. and characterized the man
agement throughout most efficient. When in
formed of the time of the winner he said: mo.
I do not believe they have an electric automobile
in Europe which could duplicate that feat. They
certainly have no such machine in France. We
have machines over there which can make mile
in about thirty-three seconds. but you could not
send them fifty miles. anything like it. Yes.
the winner to-day will compete at the interna-
tional race at Paris this summer. We have gaso
lene machines over there which can do much
better time, but, then. some of them have from
twenty to twenty-four horsepower, while none OF
the machines in the race to-day had over SIX
horSepowe 1t is most creditable performance
in every way" NJ. Blanchet attired in
black lea ther knickerbockers, box topCOat. and
a cap which resembled something between
Tam o Shanter and a golf cap. Most Of the
other automobile owners wore caps OF the "ac-
Gordon plan One of the competitors wore a
leather coat and there was more than one fur
lined coat. Most of the competitors wore either
shade glasses or masks the latter covering the
eyes. and mouth. Going at such speed
against the wind and dust made face protectors
necessary.
In the course of the race the automobiles were
compelled to cross the railroad tracks twice go
ing and twice coming. Sentinels and timers
were placed at the crossings, and in train
compelled any machine to stop the time to
be deducted. No delay occurred, however. from
this cause. Mr.. Davis, who finished second.
of the opinion that if the race had been
straight run to Patchogue his machine would
have won. Each competitor accepted defeat
with charming grace.
The really sensational feature of the race hap
pened near the finish at Springfield. The last
hundred yard stretch of the course down
HILL and in order to avoid accidents an auto
mobile was placed at the top of the hill and the
occupant was TO signal with handkerchief as
each automobile approached. Just the auto
mobile handled by A. Fischer sgnalIed a
two horse farm truck reached the hill. going
toward Babylon. The approaching machine,
which was coming along at two minute clip,
frightened the horses, and their driver lost con-
troll of them, The animals whirled directly
across the road. cry of horror went up from
the spectators, for il looked impossible for Mr.
Fischer to pass between the frightened horses
and the other automobile.
1t was moment when nerve and brain were
required Being unable to slacken speed Mr..
Fischer depended upon the suppleness of his
wrist to avoid a disaster The automobile
seemed 10 lurch just at the critical moment and
then it swept almost across the road clearing
the wagon. 1t was remarkable piece of steer
ing. and the spectators yelled in their delight
and appreciation. In no other vehicle under
the same conditions. could Mr.. Fischer have
avoided smashup.
There were many wheelmen along the course
and several motor trCycles and autoquadri-
cycles. c. H. Tanqueman, a tricycle. went
over the course in one hour and fifty-eight min
utes