New-York tribune., 1901-11-06
THRONG AT MOTOR SHOW
CHEERS FOR LOW AS RETURNS ARE
ANNOUNCED-HENRY FORD READY
TO RACE FOURNIER.

The excitement the election permeated even
the Automobile Show yesterday, and when the an
nouncements of the returns indicating the election
Of Low received in the amphitheatre last
night the spectators cheered. After the announce
ments the statesmen in the booths would add to
the cheering by blasts from the automobile horns
and the loud ringing of bells.
Many of the manufacturers absent from the
exhibition in the morning and afternoon hours
having gone to their homes in order to vote. some
of the statesmen and mechanics also demanded this
privilege. and visitors to the show, especially In
the morning hours did not find many attend
ants at the booths usual. Several new features
added the exhibit yesterday. The racing
machine belonging Henri Fournier was placed
exhibition. and the vehicle which there
has been much talk attracted a great deal of at
tenton. A tremendous steam truck. said to be the
largest machine OF the turned out yet.
was also placed exhibition in the afternoon.
The truck has an average horsepower of 20, but
a maximum Of 81 It is is feet over all. with
10-foot wheel base and 5-foot Finch track. 1t
weighs about four and half tons. and will carry
about much more weight. The machine is so
arranged that the exhaust steam escapes through
the smokestack. 1t s. 500. The automobile be-
longing 10 Spencer Track added to the loan eX-
hbit Of the Automobile Club exhibit yesterday.
The possible speed Of several OF the machines in
the Garden has caused considerable discussion
among their owners. and the chances are that the
talk Will lead several races after the show. Most
of the owners prefer having the contests on
straightaway pieces Of macadam road rather than
upon oval circular tracks.
Henry Ford. Of Detroit. arrived at the show yes
terday. He captured the recent ten mile race for
automobiles that city. Mr.. Ford said that he
did not wish TO pose e challenging for q
of automobiles, but he said that If Mr. Wtnton
did not accept the challenge said TO have been
issued by Fournier. that he, Mr.. Ford. might be
induced 10 meet Fournier. Mr.. Ford added that
in case tho match arranged he would insist
upon the contest taking place on a straightaway
course. He did relish the idea of racing such
big machines around a circular track In case the
is arranged Mr.. Ford will send for his auto
mobile and have 1t here by November l6.
MANY MACHINES SOLD.
All of the manufacturers satisfied with the
exhibit to date. and say that they are confident
that the attendance will further increase now that
the excitement the election is done with. Many
machines have been sold so far and If this is con-
tinued until Saturday there will be comparatively
few of the machines left to be taken home except
the stables of their new owners. Most OF the
makers report active sales, and the purchasers de-
mand instant delivery which is impossible in many
As one salesman expressed It last night: I'VE
take party for ride through the city streets
thsv ARE" are satsfed With the machine Then they
ask the price, accept It, and want TO know ,TI% no%
cold weather coming on ! am surprised at SO many
day were Nash Conner and J. r. Dunlap MT Con Con.
800 for It. Mr.. Dunlap purchased an electric We
hicle for $500
There is one machine and one driver who have
eaptgred the women visitors at The shST the a.
tonneau sort It is OF s horse power. and cost
81 800 II is a rather pretty automobile. and. ac-
cording 10 its makers. Il be handled by child
The smallest chauffeur at the show is little fe-
low only fourteen years old who handles an au-
tomobile with the skill OF veteran engineer He
has taken several parties around the city on tours
and all express their admiration with the know!
edge and courage Of the little fellow He has g. full
suit of leather clothing including a cap
While the automobie has been improved along
many lines in the last year. much attention has
been given TO the tires the different machines
In tires OF the pneumatic sort they are heavier
and naturally cost One shown yester-
day which was critically examined by the experts
in tire and construction 1t Ia OF solid rub
ber and when fitted the wheel Is OF an automo-
bile the onlookers cannot understand how II has
been secured in that position on account or ~. Inc
Steel fange which protects IL on each side. The
maker explains that the fanges put on last OF
ALL after the tire has been boted through TO the
rim ,,,, -
A new electric machine also exhibited yes
terday FOR the time. 1t has been built on the
tonneau pattern. and cannot be told from the ton
neau of the gasolene sort The rear side seats can
he removed and cross seat added when desired
There Is also place for hamper or luncheon
basket The machine IS OF horse power