The Washington times., 1909-06-13
AUTOS CONTRIBUTE
TO SUCCESS OF RUN
Local Owners Furnish Cars
for Quick Transportation
of Officials.

BY contributing their cars a number
OF locai automobile dealers and private
owners aided materially in making the
first Intercity Marathon one of the most
successful athletic events ever held in
this section of the country
The referees car was a big white
steamer, furnished by Charles Walcott.
1t carried fun complement of passeng-
ers TO the starting point at Laurel and
after the contestants had begun the
long grind, the car followed close be
hind. Nr. Walcott displayed great skill
as a driver.
Gardner Orme, one of The hest known
automobile pilots in this city, placed
his Chalmers Detroit roadster at the
disposal of The Times and it was desig-
mated special press car. Starting from
the Munsey building at clock In the
morning, the car made a quick trip 20
Laurel, carrying a number OF news
paper men, and Times photographer.
Immediately after the start the car
was sent back to Washington, where il
PICKED IN a number Of other newspaper
men ana then went out 10 meet tie
runners AT the conclusion Of the race
MI Orme's car was used 10 carry the
contestants TO the Turkish bath. The
cars performance throughout the DAY
was notable one.
A REQ touring car furnished by Lester
ID. Moore, jr., and driven by George
Thomas, was one of the four patrol
cars and It delivered the goods in great
shape When the heavy going on GER
tain stretches of the course was reached
Thomas never hesitated, but sent the
car through at full speed, bespattering
both car and occupants with mud. The
REQ covered long stretches of road and
was always near at hand when the sprV-
ices of a physician We're required bv
tagged contestant This car also did
great service in transporting the finish
ers to the baths.
The Dupont Garage Company contrib
Uted Franklin touring car. which was
driven By NJ j. Harmon. The car was
assigned TO patrol duty and gave a
good account Of itself. Another Frank
I'M driven by Rudolph Jose. one of the
judges OF the course, helped to bring
IN a number Of officials from the
course.
ABE Cohen's Columbia touring car
PLAYED prominent part in the days
doings. II not only performed patrol /
duty but brought a number of officials
PACK 10 the city. Mr.. Cohen was assist 1
ed by otto jacob. and both of them are /
deserving of praise for their faithful 1
An Interstate car. furnished BY f. NJ.
Hack and driven by Arthur G. New
myef, dld patrol duty between the /
Peace Monument and the finishing /
point. This car was also used TO place
me banners marking The course as far 1
out as LsngdOn
There is no more enthusiastic r,otov.
lst ia Washington than A. ID. Borton.
and he always takes an active interest !
IN any sporting event that is given To-
caiiy. Mr. BOrtOns big Wayne touring
car did splendid service in carving Of 4
nclals- With Mr. Borton at the wheel
the car made a flying trip into the CITY
WITH a contestant who was Injured in /
a collision with a bicycle This fast (
run was one Of the most exciting things
p the day 4 Thomas flyer. also owned |
ty Air. Bortons was another of the
automobile feet
A car new TO Washington. the Gyro- L
scope, was loaned By /. c. Baker. the
local agent. II carried a number of
ably.
Through the courtesy of Georges
Franc, member Of The Times staff |
mad the use Of a Hupngobile roadster
While this was the smallest automobile |
that was on the course during the dav ]
The little car did woman service and i
demonstrated its speed and stanchness /
on several occasions. Mr. Franc han
died the ear with skin
The utility car was an American Sim