The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-22


a quarter OF an hour earlier than the
first contestant and at S45 leaped from
fts crouchinE position on the starjng
line and gurgled in rapturous delight
as its driver sent IL spinning up Broad
street In this car rode Referee Frank
II. TreEO and Chief Checker Arthur G.
Mr. Trego announced hisg decision to
do as he had done yesterday along the
route into this city, get out at intervals
and take his position IN other cars tnat
ne might watch the contest from oil
ferent positions in the line.
The cars went of at intervals or one
minute each until the twenty-ilye car! Is
take Us departure crowds of enthusiasts
and well-wisners swarmed in close and
wished the driver and contestant sale
journey and successful run.
No Marring Hitch.
Sc we'll were the arrangements COM
pleted by the management that not
single hitch marked the start for the
second days run. Each car, in turn,
came promptly to the starting point,
threw in Its speed gear at the caution
20 be ready and plunged forward at
the word Go from the chief starter.
AS the contestinE cars sped up Broad
street and out toward the city limits
there was a continuation OF the ovation
that marked their arrival last night.
Along Automobile row the widest kind
Of excitement prevailed as the motor
cars sped by. The street were damned
and all eyes turned upon the moving
procession
The route today is through a beautiful
and picturesque section that will take
the contestants far into the northeast
corner Of the State before nightfall and
land them within haiiing distance Of
New York State.
Esston and Allentown will be check
fng-in places. At Allentown the Lehigh
County Agricultural Society is having
its annual exhibition. which attracts
expected that the tourists Will set a
warm reception there.
Lunch Provided.
The Lehigh Valley Motor Club in ad-
vance invited the tourists to stop at the
Manhattan Hotel. midway between
Allentown and Bethlehem, TO take q
lunch provided by the club It is need
less TO say that each contestant will
have his eagle eye open for the red fiag
that marks the desired stopping place.
Each driver as he lined up for the
start announced his determination of
keeping a clean score for the day. The
knowledge that fourteen Of the twenty
five contesting cars came through the
first days run without a mark against
them. stimulated each driver to a de-
sire to keep a clean slate for the second
day. Those who had slight marks
against them yesterday are particularly
anxious to get clean sheet today.
Before he got away Chairman Trego
said: so FAR Il is one OF the best road
ability contests I have yet oficiated IN.
and ] believe that we Will make a record
before the run IS completed. Conditions
are just right and we have a splendid
array Of cars. The penalties for the
first day were slight and II such ma
ture as can easily be overcome by the
exercising OF judicious care.
Undeserved Penalty.
Il find that some Of the observers are
inclined TO mark penalties for stopped
motors in cases where it could not be
avoided
''One case in particular I remember.
II was that OF a car whose motor came
10 a stop when it ran out OF gasolene.
According 10 the rules Of the run. the
driver was not deserving Of a penalty
IN such a case. I explained all of this
more carefully at the meeting of
drivers and Observers last night. and
think the second days run will be bet
ter than the FIRST.
I look for great run. The roads are
in good condition and the arrangements
Tor the run most satisfactory. And
with good cars, what more could you
wsnt2 we have had "A splendid time
IN Philadelphia, and were most cordially
welcomed ] feel confident that the
Frank A. Munsey Reliability will make
history in the matter Of motor car con-
tests
Chairman Trezo announced before the
Ftart that the runring time for ali cars
Is reduced for he second days run
two miles an hour. This applies 10 All
classes, and is done because of the wet
weather.
Start of Press Cars.
At half past eight ths two press cars
got away They are the Stude ker-
Garford. driven by Robert Yeager. who
has attained a great reputation as a
skilled manipulation Of the wheel and
the Chalmers Detroit "Blue BIRD,
driven by the noted Joe AIatson.
The Auto car truck. carrying aces
series and extra luggage got away next
This car weighs one and a half tons, but
Is getting over the ground fast and max
ing record for the company. Arthur
T. Gunner is looking after the inter
ests Of the baggage car.
With IL went the Detroit electric
which is a non-contestant. This car is
the only electrical car in the contest
ana is out TO make a record. Il stood
Wei the nrst day and started of IN
AiLet-NAo7- shape TINS morning
Promptly AZ FIVE minutes 10 nine CHIEF
Observer and Starter Richard =. CO.
Eert TOOK up his position at the
cnecklng out stand and summoned Ford
No. In front Of him Just as the
huge hands on the dial OF the CITY nail
COCK pointed 10 o'clock. Starter CO.
vert waved his hand and the Ford Vas
Order Of Start.
At intervals OF one minute the other
twenty-four cars were called ana senr
On their way. They went out in This
order:
No. Ford.
No. 2-Hupmobile.
No. 9-Naxwen.
No. 2e-Reo.
NO. 5-W ashington.
No. 2-Pullman
no. H-Crawford
No. 3l-W ashington.
No. 32-Washington.
No. 37-PulInan.
No. 1-Chalmers-Detroit
No. 11-Maryland.
No. 12-Pullman.
No I4-Spoerer.
No. 15-Columbia-
No. 16-KroXton- Keeeton-
No. 1S-COrbin.