The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-07-12
AMONG The AUTOMOBILISTS
TOLEDO To SOUTH BEND OVER
ROUGH, MUDDY ROADS.
GIidden Tourists Grumble Because Ma Al.
lOwance Is Made for the Going-ToO
Strenuous for Van sicklen OF the
Touring BOard--Sheep ObstructiOnists.


lOwance Is Made for the Going Too
Strenuous for Van sicklen OF the
Touring BOard--Shcep ObstructiOnists
SOUTH BIND. Ind. July 1i.-When the CON-
testants for the Glidden and Homer trophies
in the fourth annual tour OF the American
Automobile Association reached this city to-
day there was considerable grumbling. The
time limit set for reaching this city from
Toledo. figured out for roads in normal con-
dition. was not extended when it was a GER
tainty that the rain would leave the ise miles
OF road in very bad condition to make any
sort of speed.
The going was through rolling country, and
there were no hills to bother any one, but
most Of the roads we're bad in three respects -
form. composition and lack Of drainage.
While the roads were not so bad as those
over which the contestants in the recent
endurance run of the New York Motor Club
travelled to Albany. they we're still the worst
ones that many Of the drivers had ever tried
10 travel over.
one of the worst things about the roads
was the narrowness OF most OF them, az there
we're many times when half q dozen or so
hurrying drivers we're compelled to go at a
snail's pace for miles because the one out In
'front.' was having trouble in getting any speed
out Of his motor and would not take the chance
Of running into the ditch by turning out 10
let the others pass him.
A narrow road and a flock Of sheep in con-
junction delayed Harry T.. Stutz in his Marion
runabout. e. A.. Fleming had just been
allowed TO pass by Mr.. Stutz and had not
gone more than a couple Of hundred, yards
hit upon the plan Of keeping his Maxwell
running at one side Of the road. so that the
stopping when they saw a clear coast behind
them, until all the sheep finally turned and
ran back the, way they came. Mr.. StutI
ran ahead OF his car. They we're tired
from the recent eXertions and could not run
very fast. and il was some time before Mr..
The hard schedule and the wretched roads
took away any enjoyment there might have
nee af n SoDony lust Sri aPb Smt Som nmist dnG tSe de IN
pressing Incidents. N. H.. Van Sicklen OF the
chicago Automobile Club, who lost some
Withdraw from the tour at Chicago. He il
a member OF the touring board and has been
driving the e. sane Az h A loDs yssr touring gair car Tbs
When he was asked why he Intended to
s~trenuosity Of the contest" Orrela Parker
Of the Automobile Club. OF America also said
tonight that he would not keep on trying
says the schedules are too hard for the roads
TO be travelled over and that his wife. who Is
accompanying him. had been badly shaken
No because II had been necessary TO drive
the car 40 fast over rough roads.
Arthur y. Jervis OF the New York Motor
with his .Berliet. His car. driven by n. e.,
Townsend. arrived here less than ten yards
behind the confetti car, and Mr.. geryis deola red
car for the last nifty miles,
\. l.. Peterson of the Indianapolis Auto
TTst Gliddenite Of the 1901 vintage Who Was
arrested. being, pinched IN M~lshawska for
exceeding the local speed limit. Many Of
thing as a speed limit existed. John ".
Haynes, the noted touring car driver who
INDUCES in road racing occasionally. was
limit that he lost twelve minutes as a result.
The CONTESTANTS have been informed by the
rule book and hy word Of mouth that the
mark the checking in station every night.
This fact, had particularly impressed itself
Nmerica. and SO when he drove into this city
tonight he kept chasing around looking for
the familiar flag. passed the checker without
Ing in point found that he had passed the
checker and had been three minutes ahead
N. Cressler of Fort Wayne, who had en-
tered his 30 horse power Thomas AZ a member
Of the Chicago Automobile. Club team in the
Cleveland. came here to-day. lie will join the
party tomorrow a. a non-contestAnt and Will
continue TO the finish in New York city.
trophy Mere announced late tonight a.
follows; Buffalo. Pittsburg. West Chester.
The AUTOMOBILE Club Of America has lost
points. the Chicago Automobile Club Is ~
points and the Cleveland Automobile Club
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