New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
DEATH DOESN'T STOP AUTOS.
NASSAU COUNTY STANDS BY IT'S BOARD OF SUPER
VLSORS-ONLY ONE DISSENTING VOTE
Maeni Throun from Car Vanderbilt Cup Course from
Injuyies-French Cars at Hampstead.

Mlneola. Long Island. Oct. 4 CspeciaD.-Before
the Board OF Supervisors Of Nassau County
the residents Of that county interested in Sat
urday's automobile race for the cup offered by
william X Vanderbilt, jr., discussed to-day
the dangers that the contest might bring and
the advantages that II might cause. They
finally decided, on vote Of all present. to give
q vote Of confidence TO the Supervisors for
their action in granting permission for the
speed trial. single vote Of protest was all
that represented the widely heralded opposition
20 the raoe by the citizens OF the county.
II had been expected that the meeting would
result in a stormy debate, but those who had
looked for @@A=-t were disappointed It was
plainly evident throughout the discussion that
the prevailing sentiment favored the race. Nine
Speakers declared for II and four against It.
After all had the opportunity Of giving their
views Timothy TreadweI. wealthy farmer Of
East Williston offered a resolution giving the
Board OF Supervisors vote OF confidence in
regard 10 all its acts in connection with the
granting OF permission 10 the American Auto
mobile Association. This resolution put to
a vote Of the meeting and carried with only one
dissenting voice.
Mr Pardington did much 10 remove the op-
position by declaring that the racing committee
Of the American Automobile Association had
rent &OIQ 10 llG owners OF lnE duLOnoDleS
entered in the race that speed trials over the
course must stop. and that any violation Of this
order would subject the offender 70 disqualified
tion- He said that numbers would be given to
the contestants in the afternoon. 10 be placed
on their cars, and that offenders could easily be
detected by them.
one Of the strongest supporters OF the race
vas wilbur r. Lewis. a farmer. OF westbury
He declared the protest al this late hour
weak one. saying. we are not here for any
clique" He referred 10 the great benefits which
had accrued TO Nassau County through the
presence OF the men who were interested in the
holding OF this race. and said he believed they
should be encouraged He said the would
be an advantage 10 the county and big ad-
FeItisenent. and that every taxpayer would yet
Rejoice that the men who are interested in IL
had come there and invested in real estate. AS
an instance OF the benefits OF the wealthy men
settling IN Nassau. Mr.. Lewis cited one instance
OF piece os property which was On the assess
merit rolls OF North Hampstead last year for
$500. and this year the property. through i'm
provement. hae advanced 70 100000. and was so
assessed.
The automibIiists have come TO stay" said
AR Lewis "and they should have a more cordial
welcome. They are the men who are responsible
for much OF the advancement and Improvement
IN the county. and not the people who had lived
IN the county all their lives"
Other speakers who favored the race were p
J. Powers OF Central Park: II. J. Dietz, OF
Hampstead: J. Kraatz. OF Hicksville; D. "
Munger. OF Glen Cove. and W. H. Haydock Of
1soslyn. TheOphilus Parsons. representing the
Board % Trustees of the village OF Hempstead
said that the board did not desire 70 take any ac-
uon 20 prevent the race. but thought the speed
tEials which had been held should be stopped.
"4iliam r WYeAoR tod OF the expense in
CURED ~ The automobile association and fled
ssssfA peutions IN favor OF the race. among
thsm one signed by all save ave OF the residents
ot New HYDE Park. village through the heart
oi which the ears ain cash ten times on the day