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The Washington times., 1907-12-29
FLORIDA TO HAVE
SEVERE AUTO RUN
OVER BAD ROADS
Jacksonville to Miami
Route Follows Mere
Trails.

What promises 20 be the most severe
and interesting road run ever given In
this country will be that In Florida In
February. the exact date OF which has
not yet been settled.
II will be in reality a club run OF the
most severe type. Notwithstanding that
the distances for each day seem short
The run will be from Jacksonville to
Miami. $50 miles. and under the auspices
and direction OF the Florida East Coast
Automobile Association. the president of
which. Maj. Arthur B. Foster. Is taking
a great interest in It. as are the direct
ors OF the association. Major Foster
will start the run from Bay and Hogan
streets. Jacksonville. and will welcome
the drivers at st. Augustine. on the
first leg - their Journey. From that
point President Foster win go to Day
tona, either by automobile or train. and
arrange a reception at the beautiful
home Of the Florida East Coast Auto
mobile Association. on the famous Or
mond-Daytona beach.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
MITCHELL RECEIVES
UNIQUE COMPLIMENT

The Mitchell car is the recipient Of an
Endorsement which is absolutely unique
in the annals Of the motor oa- industry.
A committee OF the Chicago Automobile
Club drafted a set Of specifications for
an ideal automobile; these men owned
and operated various makes and types
Of cars, they were experienced drivers;
they knew the demands for power our
American roads make on the best and
most powerful cars; they were familiar
with many types-both American and
foreign-accordingly. a set of specifica-
tions drawn by these men would nee
essarily represent an ideal car.
After the specifications were COM
pieted. the committee compared and in
vestigated all the standard American
and foreign cars, and reported to the
Chicago Automobile Cub that to the
best of their knowledge and belief, the
Mitchell motor car scored more points
and came the nearest to conforming L
these ideal specifications than am
standard car in existence. This in
dorsement is a matter of record and
will be verified by the Chicago Auto
mobile Club.
Inc flynn MotoT taI company, agents
for the Mitchell cars. are booking en-
gagements for demonstrations of the
1905 line. Three cars, one Of each %
model. are en- route. and will shortly
be on exhibition. The remarkable 10
per cent showing made by the TIVE
Mitchell entries in The Times Sealed
Ecnnet Contest is responsible for many
Inquiries for the new cars, and Messrs
Flynn and SmoOt have compiled Ions
list of Mitchell "prOspectives' who are
anxious to be shown
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
MOTOR BOATS Off
FOR PALM BEACH
Famous Racers and Many
Freaks Enter
Events.

The fourth annual motor boat races
and carnival, under the auspices and
management Of the Palm Beach Power
Boat Association. commencing March 1e.
is assuming greater proportions from q
success standpoint than ever before. The
fact that among the entries for the speed
contest viii be the European champion,
Dixie, owned by former Commodore
Schroeder, Of the Motor Club OF Amer
lea, and the Den. owned by ] II.
Hoadley. the weIl-known hnancier and
yachtsman. who Is now commodore Of the
Motor Club Of America, IS sufficiet guar
atee that the speed contests viii have
the greatest boats OF tho age IN con-
tenton The Irene. OF Philadelphia,
owned by Mr.. Anderson. and built by
Sheppard, Of Essington. will also be OF
the competing craft and as the Irene
showed her stern 10 the Dixie on the
Hudson last fall. it is safe 10 say thai
the contest for the Sir Thomas Dewar
shield will be a keen one.
Hydroplane Entered.
NDAAAADAOAC = =. IL A4lEls OF LQ6 HAIL
fax River Yacht Club, Daytona, recently
purchased a light high speed engine fol-
his boat, the Secret, whose hull IS OF
the hydroplane type. and expects TO get
nearly thirty miles an hour out Of his
Michigan-built craft, which was design
ed especially TO meet the conditions OF
stul water on Lake Worth.
Power craft Of many descriptions are
on the way TO Florida at the present
time, and there IS scarcely a day but
what boats are spoken or the Carolina
coast, headeS for the Palm Beach re-
gatta- Commodore Hugh J. Wmough-
BY, Of Newport, R. l., has already
passed Daytona on his way 70 the IA
nous racing ground. and while there
he VIII assist IN the preliminaries OF
the tournament, with II. z. Bemis and
Leland Sterry, OF the executive commit
tee. The course viii be thoroughly map
ped OF and measured so that those who
go early to Palm Beach viii have a
course to foll0w for practice
Entries are now being made 20 I
D. Wells. chairman Of the reratta com
mittee, g Broadway, New York. who
has learned that Florida itself viii have
at least thirty entries for the tourna-
ment.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

In several States Of the South and
West, where the number OF motorists
has hitherto been small. but is now in
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
Washington AutOiStS
Much Concerned With
Maryland Legislature
Should Actively Cooperate With Batimoreans in
Working for Good Roads Appropriations.
Personal and Trade Notes of Capital

The Maryland Legislature will be in
full operation IN two weeks. and il
the washington automobilists have
anything they want TO get from that
august body they should begin to hus-
tie.
It is seldom a washington autoist
goes for a ride OF any length he does
not travel over Maryland roads, and
those roads need all they can get in the
way OF Legislative help. Some Of the
pixies are in fair shape. but there are
some stretches within thirty miles Of
the National Capital that would dis
grace a cowtraiL These roads are used
by washingtonians far more than by
Baltimore autoists, and the Washing
ton drivers and owners should take as
keen an interest in the proceedings Of
the Maryland Legislature as II they
were residents OF that state.
The work on the macadamized pike
between Washington. Laurel. and Bal
timore needs speeding. II Is a long
way from finished, and gives no signs
OF completion In the near future; the
road between Olney and Laytonsville
is a risk to life and machine in bad
weather; Tor the first fifteen miles out
Of EllicOtt City on the way to Wash
ington there are bits Of road that are
a disgrace TO Maryland and a menace
10 her citizens. while the run from
Havre dc Grace to Baltimore is noto-
ri0us all over the United States.
Washington Should Help.
That the Maryland autolsts will
-.
islature to the need Of good roads is
almost certain. and the Washingtonians
should volunteer their assistance. finan-
cially or otherwise. A very appreciable
sum is spent in Maryland every year
nv autoists from washington, ell the
little towns profit from them, and tho
turnpike companies are getting fat on
Washington money.
Therefore II would be by no means a
bit OF presumption on the part Of
Washington automobile owners TO take
an active part in the urging OF the i'm
provement Of the highways in the State
in which they so literally spend their
coin This matter of the Capitalites
taking a hand IN Maryland legislation
IS something which has been too long
neglected
DR.. Grafton d p. Bailey planst to
leave Washington on January in a
Wayne 30 for a hunting trip which will
take In the country between Cumber-
land, Nd, and Pittsburg. Ed Long and
Frederick Frank are carded to make
the trip with the doctor. and they are
figuring on a big time II the roads are
anyways decent Should the weather
be bad at the date set for the trip
the hunters will turn the PROV OF their
Wayne toward Chesapeake Beach, Nd,
instead of toward the mountains, to
accept an invitation from a citizen oi
that neck OF the woods who has Ions
been desirous Of having DR.. Bailey
take a look at the tidewater game.
Cliff Long has on the way 6 Logan
Construction Company l-cyllnder air
cooled delivery wagon that is touted
SIS wonder. and a one-tcn 4-cylinder
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

creasing rapidly. and where no clubs
exist the new rule OF the American
Automobile Association, permitting the
formation OF State organization by
one hundred individuals, IS proving a
decided boon. II offers a way for de-
votees or the sport v-hb are widely scat
tered geographically TO form a club.
TO unite IN common interest under the
wing Of the national body, borrowing It's
prestige, and Identify themselves With
It's work. while promoting their own
welfare. Information concerning the
formation Of State jodies can be had
from Secretary T. II. Elliott 4S7 Fifth
avenue. New York.
Whatever effect the financial de-
preston may have upon the sale Of
automobiles" says z. II. Broadwell, OF
the Fisk Rubber Company, ''the sales
OF the highest grade and most expen-
sive tires are better now than they
were at the corresponding time last
year, ard the prospects are that they
VIII be better throughout 1908"
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
Mapping the Route.

About hfty members OF the +. z. c.
A. A. have their cars with them at
Davtona and other points. and It is
expected that they will make few
entries. ANY kind Of automobile Is ell
gible. and among the first entries were
two from Hutto e. Co, Jacksonville,
who enter two single cylinder Detroit
machines.
One Of the drivers Of the latter ma
chimes is a native FIoridian cracker, ="
who knows his way through the woods,
and he is expected to make the run
Ming for the rest. although the road
will be well defined by pathfinder,
who Will, in about two weeks time. 90
over e. with his camera and lay
ont tine entire course The controls
NAV be slightly altered, II his investi-
cation shows that to be necessary. The
end of the run will be at the Royal
Palm. Miami, where Hon. John Sewall,
Joseph P. Greave.. and other promi-
nent citizens viii check the survivors.
The Object.
No secret is made OF the fact that
the hard road run is given for The pur-
pose of attracting attention TO the want
Of a good road between the starting
and finishing points. At least one OF
the cars will take good roads enthus-
last as a passenger. who will be sup
piled with good rDads literature and
especially some thing pertinent to the
people of Florida IL regard to good
roads,
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
Fifth Day All Right.

The nth dag viii be ''wafhas and
honey for all hands, as the beautiful
road, narrow though it IS. built OF soft
limestone by Dade county, assisted by
Mr. FlagIer. from Palm Beach 10
Miami, is a thing Of Joy after coming
out Of the wilderness.
Controls for the night will be at Or
mond. Rochedge, Fort Pierce and Palm
Beach, and drivers will not be allowed
10 start before O'Clock in the morning
The rules for this club run (Which. VIII
he Of q. national character) are summed
I'M IN four words by the representative
of the Florida East Coast Automobile
Association IN New York. and those
are. start and get there" and that
is about all that will be required, with
the exception Of the controls made both
for the safety and comfort OF all
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

See New 1908 Ford
Town Car illustrated on
this page.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
First Day Io4 Miles

The start VIII be made early In the
morning. and TIA drivers will make a
control at the Alcazar. St Augustine,
and there take lunch and be checked
by the mayor OF the city. Postmaster
Alba. John Anderson, and other promi-
nent citizens. From that point the
drivers will follow the Kings Highway
for Ormond. The distance from Jack
sonviiie 20 st. Augustine Is thirty-seven
miles and the total distance for the day
to Ormond will be 104 miles.
Speaking Of the Kings Highway, King
Georges troops built a road from Msrys-
VILE. Ca, through the Florida forests.
which is still in very fair condition IA
places. Thomas White. father OF Wind
sor White. president Of the White Com
psny of Cleveland. has recently person.
ally supervised the work OF a force OF
men who are placing the Kings High
way in tolerable shape IN the neighbor-
hood of Ormond- Mr.. White Is a winter
resident OF Florida and Is particularly
anxious 10 see a road built from Jack
sonville TO Miami, or a road so I'M
proved that automobiltsts can drive the
entire length OF the peninsula.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

Arthur NJ Robbins. who went from
New York recently TO be manager OF
the Rainier Chicago branch, tells this
one on himself: "A woman. who
learned afterward was one Of the social
leaders OF Chicago and whose husband
Is yery prominent In business here, came
in one day and stood looking at the
chassis Of the new 40-5O. 1905 model. with
apparently great interest. / arrived at
her side quietly and began 10 point out
the interesting features. I continued
without pausing until 1 had recited
nearly my full line Of 'patter- When l
stopped for breath the lady was regard
ing me iwth slight show Of amuse-
ment, but she said very sweetly that
there was no need for me to ten her
the merits OF the car because she al
ready owned a Rainier. and when she
wanted a new one would not. think OF
buying anything else. She had stopped
in 10 see II I could help her "a getting
a new chauffeur"
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

The back kick Of the starting crank
has put the nose Of the proverbiaI gov
ernment mule quite out OF Joint
II Is the little things that tell an
expert that a car Is built" throughout
and II IS little things again that tel
hira there has been thought put into
the flnis aing of, as well as in the
building. Each of itself, these little
things nay not be Of great individual
importance, and they ere apt TO be
unnoucsd by the casual investigator,
for most often they are inconspicuous,
yet they are Indicative of the thorough
ness, care, and study Of the builder,
and this means everything. One novel
feature in the direction OF these little
but significant fini 9hing touches IS an
automatic brake found on the clutch
rim OF the American Locomotive motor
car CBeriiet). This brake IS actuated
by the same movement that disengages
the clutch. and It checks the useless
whirling of the shaft and gears. 1t is
a thcughtful touch. peculiar to the en-
cheering work on this car, and indica-
tive OF the methods which have given
II a fed to itself.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

The Pope automobile agency sold a
s., 600 Pope Waverly Victoria this week
to Lieutenant Won Brunin, OF the Ger
man embassy.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

Logan truck. They are expected 70 ar
rive next week. The Logan people
recently fitted out the Pittsburg Post
Dispatch with twelve OF the delivery
wagons of the type which VIII reach
next week.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
Mere Trails for Roads.

The second days run VIII he 10 Rock
ledge, I75 miles from Jacksonville, total
mileage Of seventy-one miles for the
day. Half Of the distance, however. is
very rough, over a mere trail.
The third days run viii be from
Rockledge TO Fort Pierce, 942 miles. or
sixty-seven miles for the day. This
stretch VIII be through a barren waste.
creeks will have TO be forded,, and pos
sibIy a little bridgework built but the
commissioners OF the county VIII lend
a hand toward making the road pass
able.
The fourth days run VIII be stem
vinder. and ths sand crabs" as the
prospective drivers have already been
dubbed, viii have a day OF strenuous
work. as the going between Fort Pierce
and palm Beach Is said to be something
awful. even no trail in some places, and
connections will have to be made with
sundry turpentine roads cut out by the
big-wheel turpenane carts. Speaking
OF These roads. 1t Will be well for all
drivers to use sixty-inch tread In order
10 follow the turpentine carts. and not
the regulation hfty-six-inch tread. as It
will l,e much easier going II they can
follow the ruts made by the turpendne
carts and sundry other vehicles OF a
similar tread used almost exclusively
In Florida
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

An Autocar roadster was also sold by
the same firm to Miss S. Townsend, Of
210O Massachusetts avenue northwest.
This machine is one OF the new S2,7OO
cars
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

T Browning Spense. living in the
Cumberland, purchased last week from
the Pope Automobile Company one OF
the new Autocar roadsters.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

Clir Long has on the way Logan
Construction Company l-cyIinder, air
cooled delivery wagon that is touted
SIS a wonder. and one-tcn 4-cylinder
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

extent
unObtainable
in any
other
alloy steel
Known.
Half
the weight
twice
the strength.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

on Christmas Day Paul Hines took
a little trip on a Reading Standard
notorrvcle TO Beltsville. Md He re-
ports the roads in that direction ID
good condition.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

A shipment OF 1903 Model Indian Motor
Cycles is expected next week by Mr..
Miller. The new cycle Is arousinE
much interest. as there is an increase
OF power. The horsepower Of the ne"
Motor Cycle Is pa. The price OF the
new Indian viii be 500.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

Charles Miller. who has the agency
for the Ford automobile and the Indian
motorcycle, has sold an Indian motor
cycle 10 John c. Fay, Of 1926 Girard
street northwest
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

John c. Rau, 524 Twelfth street north
west, has just bought a 1908 Model
Ford runabout from Mr.. Miller, Of the
Ford agency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
VIEW OF PROHIBITION.
Attorney Shoemaker on Commits
sioner Macfarland's Statement

That part OF Commissioner Macfarland' s
recent statement upon local option for the
District Of Columbia where he said he IA
vored increasing the license of saloons
does not meet with the approval of the
Anti-Saloon League of this city Accord
ing to a letter received by the Commits
sioner thu morning from Albert E. Shoe
maker. attorney for the Anu-Saloon
League. there should be no license. high or
low. However. Mr.. Shoemaker took occa-
sion to inform the Commissioner that the
position he has taken upon the liquor ques-
ton will greatly strengthen the efforts
made to minimize far as possible what
he termed the evil of intemperance in the
District He also told the Commissioner
that most of the suggestions made by him
in dis published statement are good. ana,
in the Judgment of the Antf-Saloon
League. should be followed IN an eHort 10
secure new legislation.
MI Shoemaker said Commissioner Mac
farlaud's suggestion to divide the city IN
zones and permit the residents OF these
zones to say whether or not they want
saloons Is an excellent idea and should
work most effectively. It viii be included
In bill the Anti-Saloon League is pre-
pairing for Introduction in Congress as one
of the early steps toward the absolute
abolition of the liquor traffic in the Dis
trict Mr.. Shoemaker also said that Com
missioner Macfarlaud's idea to have the
opinions OF property owners and taxpayers
upon this subject before any congressional
action Is taken is also a worthy one, but
that the privilege of extending an opinion
should not be confined to only taxpayers
and property owners. but should include
every respectable adult in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
GOVERNING CLUBS.
District Authorities to Ask Congress
for More Stringent Law

1t is said to be likely that an effort will
be made by the Commissioners this winter
to obtain more stringent laws governing
the so-cailed clubs and pool and billiard
rooms that are alleged by Mai. Sylvester
to be f1ourshing in the District OF Co
lumba without much observance OF the
law. In his annual report Maj. Sylvester
said there should be a law prohibiting
this class of clubs and pool and billiard
rooms. as they create much disorder and
require the strict attention of the police.
He also said that If such law cannot
be obtained the annual license on pool
and billiard tables operated in such places
should be made at least So a table. and
in addition to this the police should be
authorized to make inspections of these
places at any and all times.
The suggestions made by Maj. Sylves-
ter are approved by Commissioner West,
and when asked today what action he
would take toward bringing about their
material ization he said he will include
the majors suggestions ia his own an
nual report to Congress with the urgent
request that some stronger law be en-
acted.
The law governing pool and billiard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
BODY TO BE SENT TO MEMPHIS
Transfer Of George W. Ewell's Re
Mains to His Former Home

Arrangements have been made for the re-
moVal OF the body Of George Washington
EweIl. who committed suicide in a cab or
Pennsylvania avenue Tuesday afternoon
as heretofore stated in The Star, to Mem.
phis. Tenn. tonight. A message was re.
ceived at police headquarters last nigh,
from the Citizens Bank at Dye rsburg
Tenn. asking that the body be embalmed
AMI shipped to that town, and stating
thai a brother of the deceased, M. w
Ewell. would receive the body. 1t is stated
that NJ. W. Ewell was recently elected
mayor of Dyersburg. Today Attorney
Burton T. Doyle. a former resident OF
Dyersburg. had Unde rtakers Yoakley &
Jenkins remove the body from the morgue
and will send il away tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Nervous eak

If YOU are nervous. irritable,
restless, have no appetite, and do
not sleep well, your nerves are
weak. They are not furnishing
enough power to keep the organs
vigorous. They are doing their
work imperfectly. DR.. Miles
Nervine is the best restorative for
nerve exhaustion 1t renews
strength and vigor. Try it, and
see what good results follow.
Il find Or Miles Nervine most excellent medi-
cine for auietipg thp nerves. inducing sleep and
invigora ting the system. The Nerve and Liver
PiIs are an excellent accompaniment of the
Neryine \. II. LONG, Mt. JOY, Pa.
If first bottle fails to benefit, money back
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
noli
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

remain SIX months. That was the result
OF Leonard's trial in the Police Court this
morning on a charge of disorderly con-
duct
Leonard was arrested on the complaint
of his two sisters, Mrs. Nellie McGill and
Miss Leonard. and they told the court
that he had gone to the home on North
Carolina avenue southeast yesterday and
broke the door twice to get in They
stated they did not want him at their
home. '-
Have you ever been to the work
house?" Leonard was asked
You ought to know because you've sent
me several times replied Leonard
I'll have to send you more times if
you continue to bother your sisters he
remarked. You are so persistent that 7
must accommodate you this time again. I
suppose. Twenty dollars fine or six
months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

Southern railway system, according to
telegram received at the Southern rail-
way offices shortly before noon, were held
al 10 O'Clock today in ST. Luke's Protes-
tant Episcopal Church in Jackson. Tenn.
Rev. Charles H. Lee. rector of St. Luke's
Church. conducted the services. Mr..
Scale, 1t is stated. was an Elk. and the
members of the lodge of that organization
In Jackson were in charge of the cere-
monies. Later. together with members of
a commandery of knights Templar of
Jackson, they escorted the remains to the
cemetery. The Elks service for the dead
was read at the grave.
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rooms provides that they shall be closed
Sundays and during the hours that bar
rooms are required To be closed. but there
is no provision that the interior of a pool
room shah he exposed TO view from the
street. as is the case of barrooms. and
the so-called clubs, it is said, are open
after hours and Sundays.
In recommending stricter laws for these
clubs and pool and billiard rooms Mai
Sylvester says III. game itself may be
harmless enough. but rne cOngregating Of
patrons. in many cases, has been followed
by drinking and betting on the games
BY the club privilege. h said tho pro
prietors avoid the license cos. On pool
tables which must b. paid hN tho propr.e-
tors of open loolrooms. aud tn latter
suffer injustice and the District a loss
of revenue.