The Washington times., 1907-08-11

noJeIs the-e make q strong bid Tor pat
ronage.
At this point the National pike is er-
countered, over which the run to Fred
er.ck is made. The pike was built
nearly one hundred years ago by the
National Congress. and il has figured
in many a debate in Congress since
then. II is now in the hands of a prI-
vate company, which charges toll, bur
keeps the road in good shape. al cit II
has not eliminated the cussed water
breaks.
These breaks may serve some useful
purpose. but automobilists fall 70 recog-
nize their utility. To rise and fall over
these breaks. as every rider on wheels
must, is rather arduous, particularly
when it becomes a continuous perform
aEce- The breaks cannot be taken at
speed rs the springs ofrthe car are liable
to be smashed, TO say nothing OF the
hard bumps the cars occupants would
receive.
Look Out-Dangerl
A short distance out of Ridge
vile the National Pike crosses the
tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio,
and caution must be used at this
point, as the crossing Is exceedingly
dangerous. Careful drivers always
bring their cars TO a full stop at
this crossing and "lOOk and listen"
before proceeding.
The pike runs through Newmarket and
forms the principal street OF that village,
which seems TO breathe the spirit Of
ante-bellum days. A few miles further
is the famous old stone jug marking the
approach TO a long stone bridge span
ming the Monocacy River. Inscribed
around the neck OF the jug is the follow
ing: Jonas Ellicott first produced the
bold plan Of this bridge with arches Of
siXty-hve-foOt span; built lSOS-O9"
In Historic Frederick.
Frederick is entered by way Of East
Patrick street This city gains distinc-
ton from the fact that il was the home
Of the immortal Barbara Freitchie.
around whom the poet Whittier wove a
fantastic tale OF her rouslng challenge
to StOnewail Jackson 10 " Shoot II you
must this old gray head but spare your
countrys flag she said The Freit-
chic home is torn down now and the
people OF the town-a younger genera
tion-are somewhat hazy in their knowI-
edge Of the pretty story.
Francis Scott Kew. known to fame as
the author OF the "Star-SpanRled Ran
ner, also lived in Frederick. and II was
likewise the birthplace Of Admiral Win
field Scott Schiey. Adjacent TO the CITY
is the Monocacy valley battlefield. where
an important engagement between the
Confederate and Union forces took place
during the civil var Frederick is the
county seat of Frederick county. and
while it has made great progress since
the war, the spirit OF nearly fifty years
ago, when the civil war was at its
height is felt by all who visit the town.
Chance to Speed.
Automobiles now ford North creek.
just as StonewalI Jackson forded it when
his forces passed through the CITY.
There are many gray-haired veterans
there who love 10 tell Of those stirring
times.
Leaving Frederick tourists follow The
car line out West Patrick street. energ-
ing onto a fine, white stone road, smooth
as an asphalted street. which winds
gracefully through n pretty country
until Jefferson is reached. The rate at
which some of the drivers took this
smooth stretch Of road would have made
mans hair stand straight on end with
pure and unadulterated fear only few
years ago. Cars may not ride much
easier now than then. judging from a
tOnneau seat point Of view, because
speeds have more than doubled in the
interim. but a knowledge of how to
make springs has certainly been gain
ed by automobile manufacturers-t the
extent at least that they are calculated
to stand endless punishment, even with
a full load Of passengers.
Hard Going-Heavy Grade.
The clay road bgins eight miles out
Of Frederick. and a mile farther Mid
die creek. is crossed by means of a
long covered bridge. At this point
warning was given of long hard Dull
just ahead Don't try to rush il. and
give the car ahead plenty of leewav."
counseled one Of the leaders who had
made the trip before. To add To its
joys. this heavy grade had many ruts
and boulders tnat made the going any,
thing but good. It was A plain case
of drop right down to first speed and
open the throttle wide. but all the cars
took the hill at a remarkably good
clip.
Take This Tip.
Those who drive gasOlene cars which
have no provision for feeding gasoIene
under pressure should make sure that
their tanks are full before leaving
Frederick. Otherwise, owing to the
steepness of some of the grades before
reaching Harpers Ferry, they NAV not
get gasOlene to their carbureters.
At Knoxville eighteen miles distant
from Frederick, the road comes out Of
the hills to the beautiful valley of the