The broad ax., 1911-02-04

seventh tape, ParQuette, the French
driver carried Bates Is MS -Voisin.
A roar OF applause arose at this and
the American people were dumbf0und-
led. But another surprise awaited the
courageous crowd. The engine Of the
Morton Flyer which had worked 80
faithfully during the previous forty
seven laps, became disabled Par
quette the French driver, trying to I'm
Iish the last three laps on q dry water
tank, had split the cylinder and wa
ter was pouring from the bottom OF
It as II It were q basket. The Cy-
clone kept up fast work and all was
going well with the whiriwind and
the Stoneykar, following at a short
distance behind. Finally the Stoney-
kar caught and slightly passed the
Whirlwind. Another shout arose. But
Shaefer was waiting for q chance that
he was long waiting for. He turned
on full speed and sent his roadster
flying by the Stoneylar at the same
time passing the Cyclone. Was Bates
to lose after such a gallant effort to
carry his car to victory? No! l think
not. 'Hurrah for Bates" shouted the
crowd. win old boy win"
Bates was also watching his chance.
At the part Of the track where the
Morton Flyer had been wrecked was
small opening. The remains OF the
car having been cleared away It left
nothing but the open space. A broad
ditch bordered the track on all sides.
Bates took advantage Of this opening
and shot his car down the embank-
ment at the rate OF ninety miles per
hour. But the crowd seeing this
thought it an accident and gave up all
hope, thinking it an accident. This
happened within seventy feet Of the
finishing tape. The whirlwind was
about to cross the tape when 10! like
miracle, Bates in his roaring thun-
dering Cyclone with the valves wide |
open, and the faithful Borden magne-
to spinning at a red hot clip brought |
the Worlds Famous Cyclone first
across the finishing line at the rate
of ninety (90) miles per hour.
The Whirlwind came in second, the
Belmont third, and the Stoneykar
coming in last. The judge came forth
and in a clear ringing voice ex-
claimed:
Il, Judge Mariner, Of the automobile
club of this country do hereby pro-
nOunce Ralph R. Bates, the winner Of
this race. 1t was one OF the neatest
races ever known to be held In this
country. The finish Of the Cyclone
was one which was never before wit
messed by spectators. feel assured
that only a heroic, courageous driver
like Ralph, could perform such
fete." 1 do hereby present Ralph
Bates with the Mobile cup"
An applause which will never be
forgotten to automobile race follow
ers arose and while Ralph was being
presented with his gift, ne was show
cred with bouquets from all sides.
Mr.. Stone came forth, and congratu-
lated Ralph, at the same time say
ing: J.
Il viii give you this car which you
have 50 calamity brought to victory
and hope it may prove of use to you"
Thank you kindly" said Ralph.
Long live Bates" shouted the
crowd :.
Three cheers were given with a :,
will. At this period a young girl,
tall, slender and beautiful, stepped out
Of the crowd, walked up to Ralph,
whose back was turned and gave him
4 gentle tap on the shoulder.
We'll done, Ralph. / told papa you ,
would win"
why hello Molly. / thought you
aid you could not see the race as ,
Tou were to leave the city
Il was passing in my auto with IA
her when saw you descend into the {
Itch" I ordered the car to the track I
md arrived Just IN time 20 see you ,
rake your daring finish. hope ~
Excuse me, Ralph, but receive my !
congratulations" "Oh papa, told ,
-ou Ralph would win" lie
Yes my dear" said her father. \
And now that the Mobile cup race \
) over wish to say q word to you" \
Ralph has asked me for your hand =
a marriage. told him / would let
i'm know this evening. / said that
he won he should marry you, and
he lost he should not AS be has
rossed that finishing tapa first ne