New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
TIMELY AUTO TOPICS.
King Edrcard Bugs Handsomely
Appointed I'ozcn Car.

that King Edward of England has purchased
17-horsepower Mors town car, duplicate of which
is now on exhibition at Cryder & Co.'S garage 63d
street and Park avenue. King Edward selected
this car while visiting the Paris Salon. He Was
asked if he wished 10 suggest any change in the
fittings of the car, and replied. No the car
was already SO luxuriousy appointed that he could
Sir Francis Bertie the British Ambassador to
salon purchasing i7-horsepoweT Mors iauqaaist
fashions coming Sae as it to does on e G Of he
purchase by Thomas A. Edison of a 1856 Mors
contention that the Mors is in a class by itself.
both for mechanical perfection and luxury and
eXclustveneSs of its appointments.
A handsome limousine is shown at the Cadillac
warerooms, Broadway and ed street. IT is
that has been ordered for Mrs f. r. Hoffman.
Other recent purchasers are John Jacob Astor and
Bourke Cochran. The limousine is similar to those
that have been sold to William sloane, L. F:
Riverside Drive
Ffcking & Co. about to spring surprise on
the automobile world in the form of ignition
dovice, the invention of Mr. Tickling which is said
to be an absolute solution for all ignition troubles
any attention Whatever to his ignition. the reguia
ton OF his carburetter being the only thing neces-
safy 10 claim his attention.
The Mora tourer and the Mora roadster have
attracted SO much attention of late-particularly
the latter model which Is one of the most graceful
little cars the market-that Cimiott Brothers
who have large garage at 10th street and Broad
way, have been looking about for spot near
slr on S3Hare Garden where they could place
dtI from prospective customers, who have de-
american cars during the 1857 Madison %H s9naee T1aee
Sa,rden , SHOW They have finally settled upon the
avenue and a Mora car win be displayed in the
uary u to 10.
The Apperson "1ackrabbit'' is purely a racing car.
auNiDOeH wit nd
back OF the low individual seats and small tires
on the front wheels. The frame IS OF pressed
nickel steel without sub-frame; selective type
transmission: four speeds forward. one reverse:
steering gear OF low rakish type: the brakes are
or internal and external type. located the rear
wheels only The ignition is by high tension mag
neto and storage battery, thereby giving double
taneousy. The gasoiene suppIy is adiustable from
brensG re seat 6 te e HAYES manager Of the New York
EW Yor ehass SIS to s Be on exhibition at the
with landaulet and a limousine. early this week.
One of the most strenuous trips ever taken by
an automobile was made by a Frayer-Miller car
in the recent endurance under the auspices Of
the Quaker City Automobile Club on January I
and z The car left New York Monday night
tnued until il arrived in Philadelphia at 80 M
in six hours elapsed time. including all ferries
without adjustment of any kind.
One of the most novel features Of the Automobile
snow at Madison Square Garden, which Will open
on Saturday night, will be the booth OF the Auto
Supply Company which recently moved into spa
cious new quarters at No 1893 TO 1877 Broadway
John Lurie. the proprietor OF the Auto Supply
Company realizing his inability TO pick from his
extensive stock representative exhibit has decided
that he will show goods whatever at the Gar
den. but will refer those wishing inspect ap-
pare, supplies and tools 70 his new headquarters
In the Auto Supply Company booth which con-
ssts OF three balcony tier boxes at the Madison
avenue end of the Garden, nearly over the entrance
Mr. Iarie will install a comfortable reception room
where his numerous friends and customers will be
welcome to drop In for A rest and chat. This feat
is to be generally appreciated as the big
Garden amphitheatre is always crowded to suffoca-
ton at the Automobile Show. and a quiet spot
where one may catch ones breath will be "a treat
No other vocation has attracted SO many famous
athletes has the automobile business. The A c.
Southworth Company. No 1913 Broadway metro
poitau agents for Pope automobiles has recently
retained the services OF Arthur Lee Newton the
old Dartmouth College and New York Athletic Club
athlete, salesman.
Mr.. Newton has a thorough knowledge Of all
branches OF the automobile business. He was grad
uated from Dartmouth in '99 and started in the
automobile business with the Woods Motor Vebi
Gle Company in the fall of the year as assist
ant secretary. He later became assistant garage
and sales manager. He was manager~of the Join
avenue. 1902 and 1905 For the last tbTee Ys e1f
he has been with Peter Fogarty, handling North
Mr.. Newton made brilliant record in the world
ASed Club after a. his s9ef gTad9so4 of the lie Yew ley.
ned NED @ four AmeTcan long distance championships
dbs he %1s member ts OF the american olympo
IN II, 1904 and Is captain OF tho New York Athletic
Club cross country team: '0'''
tennis champion OF Vermont and he won the New
York Athletic Club fall tournament in 1895. e"
Tho endurance run last week from PhiIadeInb,o
to Harrisburg and return of the Quaker City Motor
Ni,If VIVA ia axrtt,