New-York tribune., 1907-11-03

There VIII be races for the regulation stock car
and the contests will be arranged according 10
price In the long the stock VIII be of the
stripped variety and the driver will be allowed TO
take of good deal OF the superstructure. such
the tOnneau, etc.
Much discussion has been had in regard TO the
course. II suggested that half beach and
half road course be laid out, but il is the firm
conviction OF the Florida East Coast people that
euch plan is impossible. il would not only be
dangerous to the almost impossible road, but
that IL would not be safe TO cross the two bridges
at either end of the 1t has. therefore, been
decided 10 construct land loops at either end so
that the turns can be made in both fast and safe
manner.
In the death OF Bert Holcombe the motoring
world !s robbed Of q conspicuous figure. Bert. as
he was commonly known by his associates. first
leaped into prominence in the establishment of the
Chicago-New York road record This record stood
for tine. but, firm IN the belief that he
could better it. Holcombe made another attempt
and shattered the former time. The latter time
withstood the onslaught Of both foreign and do
mestic cars for about two years. Holcombe made
en- attempt 20 regain the lost laures, but the
son too far advanced and the roads so heavy
that the trip had TO be abandoned after the run
troEn chicago 10 South Bend. and this was the
last time he figured in a record performance
For years he had been associated with the Elec-
trlc Vehicle Company. and all his record breaking
performances were made in Columbia gasolene
cars Despite the fact that he drove high powered
cars for years, not single accident has been
noted against him. and IN his prime 1t IS doubtful
Il ever more careful skilled driver sat at
e wheel Naturally OF sunny and optimistic dis
ever manifest IN MS last nlneSS lie was
universally liked and admired by his associates,
for he Of that type Of man misses and
never forgets. His loss IS mourned by his feb
low
The largest variety Of automobiles shown by
any single exhibitor at the show is being exhibited
by the Studebaker Automobile Company of South
Bend Ind. The Studebaker exhibit is divided into
three classes. each occupying full space The
gasolene cars exhibited in space 81, where three
S1-horsepower models and 40-horsepower
ehown. es well as polished chassis. Their ex-
hib;t OF electric pleasure cars is shown in space
SO and consists Of four models. They also
showing SIX commercial electric vehicles in space
g. ranging IN capacity from SOo-pound delivery
wagon 20 10;0oO-pound truck
A Garford car of 30-horsepower crossed a New
York ferry from Jersey City and the engine was
not shut of. The employees of the ferry company
swept all around the and men stood near and
admired the beauties OF the newest creation in the
automobile field, but none seemingly realized that
the engine running The feat was performed
simply 70 decide a wager, and also TO prove the
silent running qualities OF the GarfoCd engine. Ben
2icheEt was the driver and c. r Teaboldt OF the
Carford Company OF New York, had the wager
with Richert The latter was as much surprised
bs several otherB who occupied the car, which had