The Washington herald., 1908-08-09

From Boston 70 Washington, a distance
Of approximately 494 miles. in twenty-six
hours Is the record achieved by two Phil
adelphia motorists who arrived here last
evening. Travel-stained and weary. G.
B Fletcher and Charles s. Morgan. jr..
both members Of the Philadelphia Auto
mobile Club. arrived at the New Willard
al S-l5 o'clock. just two hours later than
the time set for the run.
The Packard runabout in which the trip
was made attracted much attention as
the men sped up Pennsylvania avenue.
and by the time Fourteenth street was
reached a string Of vehicles was crowd
ing Up behind the mud-begrimed car
Inasmuch as this run has established a
precedent for speed between the two
cities. and that one man remained at the
wheel during the run. the trip is re-
garded by local enthusiasts. who con-
graduated the men last evening, as re-
markable
Had Thought IL over.
We had Contemplated this trip for
some time" sad cap" Fletcher. and
now that We have proven the possibility
Of the feat. we intend TO get back at our
friends IN Philadelphia who laughed at the
Idea When we left the TouTaine Hotel
at Boston on Friday evening, at SIS
O'Clock. we were determined TO arrive here
just tweuty-four hours later. and despite
several breakdowns We left Baltimore at
40 O'Clock. with plenty Of time 20 make
Washington as per schedule. About TWEEN
y miles out we encountered a ruishap
which blasted our hopes. The machine.
because OF poor roads. careened into a
diIch and threw Mr.. Morgan out. After
working for two hours We were able 10
/ begin our efforts anew. ana made the
remaining distance in short order
Both were tired. M Fletcher expert
encins pain in his arms from having
steered the machine for twenty-six con-
secutive hours. The men had not finished
bath when seen by reporter for The
Washington Herald
The route followed by the motorists
was through New Haven. Conn. NeZ
York city. Philadelphia. and Baltimore
i-Srops were made al several points alOag
the line 70 repair tires. &c.
We were novelty entertained az STAN
I ford. Conn. about . o'clock this morn.
I ing" said Nj Morgan. As we slowed
I I'D 20 inquire the most direct road q
New York. Il happened the men W
I hailed were burglars. Seing our position
and not wishing TO delay. we put on fuI
| speed ahead and left the beIate6 pedes
/ TRANS IN the road Again. al Elizabeth
I y J. a sieepy-lcokinE guardian OF the
I law ran 20 the middle OF the road witt
/ the renonstrance that we were violatins
I the speed limit This time. however
I our wouid-be interceptor did not moles'
rs. as We sped past without sayine
| good-by.
Not 10 mention a delay az Peacf
[ Bottom Ferry. Pa. and several stops Z,
! change tires, we lost little tine IN fight
/ Now that We know TIE road. expect {,
make the return trip inside Of day
Mud Was Not Escaped.
Because Of mud. the headlights on tn,
I car were 50 dim they cast little refec
I tion. and the policeman who would en-
( desvor 10 read the number would hav,
I had great difficulty. the figures bein.
! coated with several inches Of mud.
/ Speaking Of the circumstances along tn,
/ line. Mr- Fletcher remarked 7 hav,
1 but one fault 10 find. and that is tn,
] miserable condition Of the roads betvveer
/ here and Baltimore. Another imperfec
T tiOn IN This section is the horses seen
not 70 be educated 10 fast flying auto
T mobiles Why, I almost had TO get on
. and lead a number OF horses out Of tn
Z way"
+ After expressing their intention 20 star
! on the return home this afternoon. tn
. young enthusiasts laughinEly remarke'
/ they would steam into Washington in tn
near future from Boston with anothe
/ record lacked on their machine
/ You see. we have not been 70 be'
/ since Thursday. and now I intend &
slumber peacefully not until I am called
I but until 7 awake