Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

while as picturesque as the other route
| Is of an entirely different character The
towns along the route are scattered al
| less frequent intervals and the farm
houses miles and miles apart from one
another The roads are poor. and in some
instances the name road would be a mis-
homer.
The numerous forks and crossroads
bewilder the tourist and he is kept on his
mettle nearly the entire distance to Marl-
Doro, and even on the outskirts of the
town he is not quite sure that he is on
the right road. Continued hesitancy not
only balks the driver, but causes numer-
Gus delays on the trip. To those desiring
paSsable and can be negotiated even with
a light roadster.
Leaving Annapolis, the same road is
followed as on entering the town. At a
little settlement known as Camp Road
turn Is made to the left for Edgewater
five and half miles away on the banks
OF the South river. The road leads across
long wooden bridge, in the center of
which Is small section constructed of
steel. The bridge is two-tenths of a mile
In length and close to the waters edge.
On the other side Of the bridge the road
is heavy with sand and a stiff upgrade
stands out prominently shortly after
terra firma is reached. The going is COM
paratively slow until Davidsonville is
reached over five miles away.
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Passing through Davidsonville the road
is continued ahead for nearly two miles,
when another fork takes prominence in
the road. BY following in a straight di-
rection the autoist will be safe.
A sprinkling of houses and population
constitutes the village of Queen Anne.
Turn to the left, and after going a short
distance make second left turn for
Marlboro. The road from this juncture
winds through densely wooded section.
one vehicle. 1t is sandy, and SO slight
Is the travel that the weeds in the
center are about a foot in height. On
bearing down upon another set of double
forks turn to the left. and two-tenths
Of a mile farther on take the right fork.
After travelling four miles the last fork
is reached before entering Marlboro,
where the driver should bear toe the
right. crossing over steel bridge into
the town. Passing out of Marlboro. keep
to the right until the outskirts are
reached and then turn left over the pike
for Washington.
In the immediate vicinity of Marlboro
the roads are somewhat sandy, but as
Centerville is neared the roads improve
to some extent. Centerville is six miles
from Marlboro. For several miles either
side Of Centerville the road is in un-
usually good condition at this season of
the year. and the best speed since leav-
ing Annapolis can be obtained.
Two miles beyond Centerville is Forest
vile. small burg directly on the pike.
Four miles from Forestville the road
branches into several thoroughfares lead
ing into the city, all of which are In
good condition. A fine 'macadam road.
however. continues into the CITY, via Ben
ming and III street northeast, which is
somewhat shorter than by some other
routes.
special meeting of the board Of gov
ernors of the Automobile Club of Wash
ington was held Thursday evening, when
number of important matters were
presented and discussed. The club prom
ised hearty support to the floral paraue,
under the auspices of the Chamber of
Commerce. September 30. and 1t will CO.
operate with that organization In making
IL one of the greatest events in automo-
bile circles ever held in this city The
following were elected 10 membership
in the automobile club: r. c.. Wilson,
Lewis Holmes, w. Hamilton Smith and
z. r.. Marden.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Cuno Rudolph accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. William d. West
Md, yesterday afternoon in the latters
Maryland touring car They will re-
turn tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. B. Spence, Mrs. Lee
and W. B. McBurney, left yesterday aft
ernoon in Pope-Hartford car for
two-day trip to Benedict, Md.
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Fristoe and Mr. and
Mrs. G. NJ. Emmerich have returned
from a trip to Gettysburg, Monterey and
Hagerstown. The trip was made In MI.
FristoeS Franklin touring car.
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Pames ]. Flynn and c. w Bishop jour
neyed over TO Philadelphia yesterday over
the short route via Havre de Grace in a
Mitchell roadster.
Friday, the sd of the month, and the
payment of thirteen cents toll form a
"hoodoo" combination which foreshadow-
ed an accident or other bad luck TO an
automobile party from this city two
days ago. but the ''hoodoo" was beaten
Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Roots and their
daughter Dorothy and Mr. John Hart
man composed the party The trip had
been arranged without thought being
given to Friday being the 23d of the
month. but when the tollkeeper on the
Frederick road said thirteen cents" the
members of the party were unable to
resist giving thought TO the combina-
ton. Mr.. Roots is recent addition to
the automobile colony, and he made the
trip-his first long country trip-in about
two hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. Chadwick Hunter, who
are touring across the continent in their
than half of the distance and are daily
drawing nearer to their goal. Since last
week they have passed through the states
of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa After
leaving Toledo. Ohio. they We're caught in
terrific storm, which caused consider
able delay. Spending the night at Delta
Ohio, they busted along the next morning
to Goshen. Ind. They round the roads In
good condition. the weather cool and at
tractive farms. Gas and oil were con-
venient all along the route. \ day was
spent In Goshen, where they had an en-
joyable time. 1.-The engine of my machine
is hitting it up in good shape" says Chad
and never misses Chicago was avoided
on the trip by jumping from Valparaiso
Ind, to Joliet, Ill. One of the best day.
runs on the trip was made between
Goshen and Joliet, distance of 20 miles
seven hours and forty-tive minutes, in
Guiding all stops. There were few
sandy spots, but a light rain the night
previous improved the roads. Riding was