Evening star., 1909-08-22

that VIII open the tournament at IL
o'clock Friday morning next Almost as
much speculation is rife as to the speed
that will be made in this contest as in the
longer one for the bigger cars. IT is be-
lieved that the sx-hour contestants Will
average from forty-five to fifty-fve miles
an hour throughout, and estimates of the
total distance they will travel run as high
as so miles for the quarter day.
The lessons of the July meet have not
been lost upon the Motor Racing Asso
citation. Improvements all along the line
VIII be as marked as the improvements
In the track. The scoring system will be
such that spectators, whether in the
field grandstands. OH the clubhouse
verandas or seated in their cars. will be
enabled to follow the progress of both the
short races and the twenty-four- hour
contest at every stage of their running.
At night Illuminated signs will be used to
announce the scores. The tented village
In the infield. to be occupied by contest
ants and crews of the six-hour and twen-
ty-four-hour races, will be considerably
enlarged and laid out on slightly o-.,er-
ent plan. There again will be the hos
pital tent with a medical and surgical
corps from Bellevue Hospital under the
supervision of DIR. Walter c. Cramp.
There also VIII be staff of nurses and
several motor-propelled ambulances, so
that in the possible event of accident the
Injured will be promptly and properly
cared for. The lighting system is to be
on more elaborate scale than ever be-
fore. and spectators will find numerous
other improvements that will be ap-
preciated.
A challenge issued yesterday by the
Mot tr+ AZ,
one of the most sensational automobile
match races ever held in this or any coun-
try E. r. Hollander, general manager
Of that company, acting under instruc-
tons from his directors, made public the
announcement that the Fiat concern
stands ready to back one of its cars in
a race at any distance against any auto
mobile manufactured in this country or in
Europe AS evidence of good faith Mr..
Hollander announced that his company
will post $500 as stakes. stipulating that
acceptors OF this challenge must post an
equal amount.
In local automobile circles conditions
continue to remain in quiet state OF
solitude. The city is still practically de-
serted by autoists who are on extended
tours and are taking advantage Of the
good roads at this season of the year.
A meeting of the Automobile Club OF
Washington was to have been held last
Thursday evening, but, owing to the
small attendance. it was postponed un-
til a later date. President William D.
West and his family are having a de-
lightful time on the Muskoka lakes,
where fishing is reported to be excellent.
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Charles E. Miller. who motored to Allan
tic City, accompanied by MIR. Manning, re-
turned to the city Thursday evening In
his model T Ford touring car. He Joined
his wife and with his three children re-
turned over the road via Laptdum and
Port Deposit. He reported this route to be
in excellent condition for touring, express
ing his preference for the short route via
Havre de Grace and Elkton.
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B. b. latham of Baltimore. came over
from the Monumental city last week in
his big Winton six over the Baltimore
Washington boulevard.
Jack Sperry left last evening for a
visit to his home In Cleveland, Ohio. Be
fore returning he will visit Detroit and
possibly Buffalo. n. Y.
The Churchviile pike, ten miles long,
extending from Staunton to Churchville,
Va. Is completed. 1t Is considered the
best piece Of road In the state built by
convict labor. The convicts are being
moved to the Mount Solon road, which
will also be macadamized by convict la
bor The Churchville road has been un
der construction since November. 1906
and has required a force Of fifty or more
convicts for the greater part Of the time.
A Mitchell military automobile, with
Private Malcolm E. Parrot or the New
York National Guard at the wheel, left
New York Thursday for San Francisco,
bearing dispatches from Maj. Gen. Leon
ard A. Wood, commanding the Depart
ment Of the East, to Nal. Gen. John F.
West commanding the Department Of
! California The trip will cover nearly
/ 4,OOO miles On its success 1t Is said
depends the establishment of an automo-
bile service in the regular army.
| Automobile licenses were issued during
+! the past week as follows: DIR. r. A.
Logan. 81 Florida avenue, Brush run
about: John Mcdonald. AL 10th street.
/ LocomoDile runabout: f. A. Garlock, 203
/ Ontario apartment Overland touring car;
! Thomas Simmonds, 5 Hillyer court. Pope
| Toledo touring car; Loudon Tomlin, 1448
! Church street. White touring car; F. A.