The Washington times., 1910-05-21

washington's biggest automobile con
test OF the year IS at hand.
Next Tuesday afternoon Starter
George Deatel viii send away from the
Munsey Building nearly 200 cars owned
by the leading motoists Of the city
More than a dozen women drivers will
be in the lineup to compete for the
handsome silver loving cup to be given
the winner by Tho Times and for the
merchandise prizes donated by leading
business houses.
The fact that the socibIlity run IS
planned along unique lines lends ad-
ditionaI interest to the affair. and as
the route is along the picturesque Con-
duit read, following the Potomac nearly
the entire distance, the contestants are
assured a pleasant 10y ride"
The driver who makes the run near
est the secret time will be declared the
winner OF the cup, and prizes Will be
awarded to the other contestants who
finish nearest the official time. About
fifty prizes win be distributed.
Something Different.
The Times sociabillty run is some
thing new, something different. and will
afford a pleasant afternoon TO the
motorists. AS this is 10 be a purely
social affair. women are especially in
vited to participate in the run. either
as drivers Of cars or as passengers
The officials Of the run have devised
a very interesting method Of alizninE
the cars at the starting point, and the
plan viii be published in detail in the
Sunday evening edition OF The Times
Contestants should carefully read the
few inStruc ions that have been drawn
UP, in order to simplify matters and
prevent unnecessary delay in getting
the cars away.
AS The Times has planned this run
In order 10 afford the motOiSts an after
noon OF pleasure. they will not bur
dened with q LOT OF restrictions. How
ever, few regulations must necessar ily
be made and II the contestants will
observe them, they will add to the COM
fort and pleasure Of all those who par
ticipate.
Cars May Be Stopped.
Contestants may stop their cars any
where on the road II they see fit TO do
go. and no penalty will attach Last
years event had a rule preventing
the stopping OF motors before Great
Falls was reached, but this was
deemed ourdensorae, and will not pre-
vail IN this years renewal OF the run
Referee Guide viii cover the course
in Stevens DCryea touring car.
driven by F. c. Sibbald. manager OF
the EN- Motor Ger Company. A Max
well touring car, furnished by the Max
well-BriscOe Washington Company, and
a Franklin. donated 0y W p. Martin.
will carry the timers. while Clerk Of
the Start Stoddard viii use his Cadillac
touring car in the performance OF his
duties Any protests should be made
Immediately 70 Referee GUIDE. Contest
ants should bear in mind that the ref
eree's decision Is final
Additions to Prize List.
Additions 10 the prize list include a
handsome pennant TO the woman who
finishes second in the contest. This
prize is offered by Lucious. the jeweler,
who also donated a handsome fob as
mans prize The washington Brew
Ing Company has donated a case Of
Noalco, the Washington branch Of An
heuser-Busch. through Manager Gus
Brill a case OF beer. R Harris & Co,
brass clock; Parker, Bridget & Co.
fancy vest; Salys & Co. walking stick.
Remember, you have until O'clock
this evening 20 file your entry. II is
needed to swell the number to the
double century mark.