The Washington times., 1907-09-15
GREAT
FALLS
DRIVE
AutoiStS Encroach on
Motorists Usual Sum
day Trip.

The Times publishes today the eighth
OF its weekly automobile trips. and 1t
differs from those made in the past
The dash last Sunday appeals very
strongly to the owner desiring to take
a run where he has some assurance of
good roads and safety for his machine
IN addition, it consumes only a few
hours at 4 very moderate rate OF speed.
and affords real pleasure to each mem
Der Of the party.
The objective point last Sunday was
Great Falls-a place well known TO
many Westinghouse. and especially
aUtoists-but TO feel assured that every
owner of an automobile gets the beneht
of this short but delightful trip. The
Times prints here the details OF the
route
To the Conduit Road.
The run was made in an Elmore
three-cylinder car, model 16. 24-horse-
power, represented in washington by
c. Z. Hughes & Co.. New Union Garage.
643-45 Maryland avenue northeast. The
start was made from the garage at
Job a. m, with Charles Hughes. jr.,
at the wheel. accompanied by his
father. Charles Hughes. ST. AT the
Munsey building a representative OF
The Times was gathered in. and west
on Pennsylvania avenue to Georgetown
was the next move.
Upon reaching Georgetown continue
straight ahead on the tow-path until
you pass Aqueduct bridge After pass
ing the bridge, take the frst road to
your right, and continue up the hill,
which, however, is In good condition,
and requires comparatively little effort.
Going a short distance on this road
brings you 10 the junction Of Conduit
and Foxhall roads. There you turn and
follow the famous Conduit road.
At the intersection Of Conduit and
Foxhau roads the hrst object to greet
the eye Of the autOist is a large sign
which reads, speed limit. twenty miles
per hour.
Misleading Speed Signs.
For the benefit Of those not entirely
familiar with the situation, it might be
stated that these signs. while apparent
~ correct. are, according 10 Glen Echo
authorities. all wrong, and consequently
the autoist is warned against speeding
at a greater rate than eight miles per
hour. as this is the limit allowed by
said authorities. Another thing very
misleading to the autoist in regard to
the speed limit is that you viii note
nothing in the form OF a sign contradict
ing the twenty-mile speed limit sign as
stationed at Conduit and Foxhall roads.
Therefore. cut out speeding. as 1t may
lead, TO arrest
Despite these words Of caution, etc, to
the autoist and the harsh remarks so
often directed at the Glen Echo authori-
ties in connection with this Conduit road.
1t must also be said that this same road
offers the enthusiast every temptation
TO '1et 'er 60" as it IS straight. level,
and free from the ruts and stones which
are so often encountered on other high
ways.
Delightful Scenery.
A short distance from FoxhaI road
you pass on your left TO Reservoir. No
l. which is the water supply for George
town. After one more mile you pass
Reservoir. No. ?, on your right. It is
at this point that Marshal Collins juris-
dietion is supposed to begin. but he as
serted to The Times representative that
his authority extended to Baltimore.
All this time the party Is passing
through delightful country. offering
20 the eye a beautiful woodland. roll
ing and productive Farmland and
water views OF this kind make you feel
Ike getting back to nature OF the man
with the hoe" until you have tried il.
The next point Of interest IL the Rock
Spring Club, which YOU viii note on
your right.
Passing the club on the same road.
70 ~ now on the way TO Glen Echo.
The country between these two points
IS simply delightful, and Is one OF the
many garden spots OF Washington's
suburbs. Many beautiful and costly
homes are located on the hills. where
the residents enjoy to their hearts con-
tent pure air. simple country life. and
an excellent view across the Potomac
of the hills of our neighboring State
CT "Ole Virginie."
Glen Echo a few miles further on.
cfTers many scenic attractions 70 the
stranger especially, and can also supply
the autOist with a good meal.
Encounter With Collins.
From Glen Echo follow a natural
turn in the road TO your left. which
VIII bring you TO the well-known and
famous Cabin John Bridge. Here you
are again confronted with the sign
which reads. Speed Limit. Twenty
Miles Per Hour"
After a brief stop here to get a pho
tograph, the party proceeded and
PASSED on their right Cabin John Post
Office.
When Cabin John is left behind about
three OF four miles. you next come up
with what is known as Lynchs cross /