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Evening star., 1911-07-30

Waverly, and bright and early the next
morning we started on the last lap TO
Richmond. The weather conditions were
perfect and the mountain air refreshing.
The roads had dried out considerably and
were much improved over the previous
day. En- route we mOtored into the
grounds of the Woodbury-Forest high
school, where fine macadam road took
us into Orange, a distance of four miles.
1t was 70 best stretch Of road on the
run. At Orange a consultation was held
by Commissioner Wilson and q delega-
ton of road supervisors; in the meantime
the tourists enjoyed a visit about town.
We arrived there at 10 o'clock and re-
mained about an hour On leaving the
town the macadam roadway continues on
the other side Of the town for another
four miles. over which we found the going
good at all times. An hour later found
us pulling Tito Gordonsville, another town
of some size. Just before reaching the
Woodbury-Forest High School we passed
through Locustdale Post Office. It was
at the Locustdale Academy that the par
year ago spent the night. A short time
ago the academy buildings were destroyed
by fire, nothing but the charred ruins re-
naming. At Gordonsville several Of the
members in the party, with Commissioner
Wilson as escort, visited the convict
camp, about two miles out from the
town. Here the convicts are engaged in
road building. which was the object of
the noon stop was at Louisa, where a
reception committee was on hand to greet
the motorists and extend welcome. A
good oldfashioned Virginia fried chicken
dinner was awaiting the tourists. who did
justice to the spread which had been
prepared.
After dinner runaway wedding took
place on the side portico Of the Louisa
Hotel, witnessed by the entire party and
the citizens of the town. This was fol-
lowed by speechmaking on the good roads
question, those offering suggestions and
assistance along this line being j. f.
Pennybacker Of the Highway Association,
Assistant Director of Roads of the United
States Sargent, Commissioner Wilson,
Secretary Elliott and Capt. Mead Of
Louisa. The meeting adjourned and
general handshaking followed. At 8
O clock the machines were again headed
for Richmond. The roads were found
only in fair condition, being very rough
in places, with numerous chuck holes.
stretches of corduroy, numerous small
streams and rocky in places. We con-
tinued our journey through Cuckoo. Locust
Creek, Montpelier and Goodall. Just be-
fore reaching the South Anna river there
was one hole so large that 1t covered the
entire roadway besides being nearly two
feet deep. AS a precautionary measure
to avoid being mired the occupants OF
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we ran into heavy downpour. but de-
spite this we continued over the noun
tains to Warrenton, where a stop of an
hour was made.
The roads between Washington and
Fairfax were found in fairly good con-
dition. although they could be improved
by removing the water breaks and filling
In some of the holes and rough spots.
The road conditions were similar as far
as Aldie, from which place to Middleburg
there is a good road in dry weather. Just
outside of Middleburg fine macadam
road commences and extends for So miles.
At Warrenton we were entertained by
members of the FauQuier Club in most
hospitable manner. On leaving here we
passed the beautiful estate of the late
E. Fl. Hartman, the railroad magnate,
which is directly on the road to the left,
on the outskirts of the town. From War
renton to Cu1peper the section had the
appearance of having been visited by a
cloudburSt, so heavy had been the down.
pour and so deep was the mud. The road
force was busily engaged in scraping and
rounding up the heavy red clay road and
constructing suitable cutters along the
sides of the rounded road. The road in
this section just after the rain was In
about as wretched a condition as could
be found anywhere. The machines slipped
and skidded from one side of the road
to the other, plungfng here and there
in the deep holes filled with water
and sending fine spray over the occu-
pants of the cars. 1t was with the ut
most difficulty that the cars managed to
mount the steep grades, even with the
aid of chains, which were resorted to
early in the game to secure as much
traction as possible
X + 4
At this juncture of the trip the officials
on the tour especially those from New
York. who were being treated to their
first trip over Virginia roads, were given
ample opportunity to study and make
notes Of the road conditions. In near
ly every instance it was a new eyperi-
ence. Seldom have the roads in the
Old Dominion been found in q worse
condition than on the first day of
the run. So fierce, were conditions at
times that ii was somewhat of a novelty
to see the machines travel faster than
five miles an hour Second speeds were
, used continually. and it was a common
occurrence to see the cars axle deep in
the mud. The heretofore small streams
were found to be raging torrents, the
water oftehtimes being level with the
running board. Big Indian run was swol-
len, and great care was exercised when
1t came to fording 1t, as 1t Is one of
the deepest between Warrenton and Cul-
peper. Even with the aid of chains it
was found necessary to drop into low
Evening star., 1911-07-30
BY HOWARD FISK.

'HE most important event IN the
automobile world during the past
week. not only Of interest to local
motorists, but OF the nation as well. was
the blazing of q trail between New York
and Richmond by the official pathfnders
OF the Touring Club Of America, to the
first annual road congress to be held at
Richmond. Va. October 30, 81 and No
vember ! Of this year, under the auspices
Of the American Association for Highway
Improvement Started on their tour last
Monday morning early by Vice President
James g. Sherman, an enthusiastic mo-
torfst himself, and who is honorary
chairman OF the southeastern branch of
the Touring Club in this city, three large
automobiles containing prominent govern
ment officials and the automobile editors
of the Washington newspapers spent
four days of the past week on a road IN
spection between Washington and Rich
mond. with a view to selecting the most
suitable route between the two capitals
There are three routes to Richmond
which vary considerably from a distance
standpoint The first is over the old
telegraph road, via Alexandria, Va. a
distance of 122 miles, but which LIS in an
impossible condition. owing to the de-
struction of several bridges below Fred
ericksburg. With a good road this trip
would not consume more than days run
In motor car The expense to recon
struct this road. which is for the greater
part of the corduroy type. would be
enormous.
The second route Is what is known as
the middle route and is via Fairfax, War
renton, Culpeper, Orange, Gordonsville
and Louisa. The distance is 1S1 miles
and with an improved roadway could
easily be made in day. The condition
of the road at the present time, however,
necessitates making a two-day trip Of
II. The third and longest route is via
Leesburg, Berryville. Winchester and
the Shenandoah valley to Staunton,
thence to Charlottesville. Scottsville.
Goochland. making the total distance 291
miles. This route consumes two and
sometimes three days. according to the
condition of the roads outside of the val
ley turnpike. 1t was with a view to TAX
ing the shortest possible route, consist
ent with good road conditions, that the
tour Of inspection was made last week.
In the party which left the National
Capital last Monday morning were:
Charles E Miller, driving .Velie 40"
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STODEhAKER AND PACKARD CARS
CARRSnG PROMINENT OFFICIALS QNTovR,

the cars alighted and walked around the
bad stretch. On arriving at Ground
Squirrel bridge it was again found neces-
sary to alight and the drivers to pilot
their cars one at time over the struc-
ture, which is In a rickety and worm
out condition For some months the
bridge was closed to traffic entirely on
this account. new structure, however,
is shortly to be commenced, the con-
tract having been let and the material
being on the ground at the present time.
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Twenty miles out from Richmond the
delegation was met by the motorists Of
the southern capital and members OF the
Richmond Automobile Club. who escorted
the good roads enthusiasts to the Hotel
Jefferson, where the tour ended, arriving
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speed in order to climb the bank on the
opposite side of the stream. The eX-
perience of President Taft on his run TO
Manassas. but a few days previous, was
still fresh in the minds of those in the
party. many Of the same conditions being
encountered following the heavy rain
storm. En- route from Warrenton to Gull
peper. the night stop of the first day, we
passed through White Sulphur Springs.
where could be seen the old slave houses
which are still standing; Jeffersonton,
Rixeyville, arriving at Culpeper over
mile of good macadam pike, which is
constructed on top of corduroy road.
at o'clock Monday evening, having COW
cred distance OF S62 miles the first day.
The night was spent at the Hotel
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there at Z o'clock Tuesday evening. Dur
ing our stay in Richmond Secretary Eli
Iiott completed details for the first road
congress to be held there this fall much
enthusiasm being displayed by lhe
motorists at the announcement. Eno-,s
are now under way to hold the conVef-
tiou in Atlanta next year, a representa-
tive from the southern city meeting Sec
retary Elliott and Col. MacNair on their
arrival in Richmond.
Some Of the towns passed en- route and
the distances were as follows:
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TE WLE RILoT CAR,

which piloted the other cars, Harry e.
Duckstein of the Washington Post. J. r.
Pennybacker. secretary Of the American
Association for Highway Improvement;
Ralph Miller and the writer. In a Pack
mond, Va, at the wheel We're Capt. p.
ways for the state of Virginia: Paul D.
Sargent, assistant director OF the office of
public roads, United States Department
of Agriculture: Col. Henry MacNair. edi-
tor of the Automobile Blue Book and w.
J Miller Of Richmond. Va. The third car
in the caravan was a Studebaker 40.
driven by Joseph Donovan, and contained
Frederick IL. Elliott, secretary of the
Touring Club of America: William VI.
Myers. highway engineer of Virginia; S.
g. Grogan of the Washington Herald and
Harry Ward of the Washington Times.
Starting from the Colorado building
where are located the offices of the Tour
ing Club of Aperica. the good road
scouts" headed for Fairfax, Va, via tha
Highway bridge. Baileys Cross Roads and
Annandale. A two-hour stop was made
at Fairfax for dinner. which had been
arranged by d reception committee. fol-
lowed by speechmaking in the interest of
good roads. Those in the party visited
the clerk OF the courts Office and saw
the viii of George Washington, which
hangs in mahogany case on the wall.
The will was admitted to probate in 1900.
Leaving Fairfax at lis the same after
noon the tourists passed through Pender.
ChantiIly. Linden. Aide, Middleburg.
Halfway Plains, Bethel, arriving at War
renton shorty after o'clock. At Aide
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hesitate to say that I think Warren II
the best man we can get Ke know
him; we know just exactly what we
can expect from him. He is rather
liked By the people, and his connec-
ton with this little ring here is not
too obvious
Il guess that suits me- returned
Liffey
Habberley and Connen agreed. and
Van Slyke and his colleague also as
sented
Now" said Liffey, I've got some
thing else to propose. What do you
think as to the likelihood of Gormly's
gittin' or acceptin' the nomination of
the outs? ?"
Il think he could get 1t by turning
over his hand" answered Haldane;
but I think it is extremely unlikely
that he'll accept it He told me that
he intended to run as an absolute in
dependent; not to be tied to any party
whatsoever"
They'll offer him the nomination
sure" said Connell. They amt never
had such a chance as he'll present
since I've been chief of police. and
that's nearly twenty years"
well, if he won't accept 1t, that'll
make lQ0L al sore DIS the QCNA, SolO
Habberley.
Exactly" interposed Liffey, land
therefore / propose that we make a
nonpartisan ticket to run against him:
that we divide the Offices between the
ins and outs; reservin' to ourselves
the most important and vital ones, of
course, but givin' the outs enough to
make 'em feel good, let 'em git their
fingers into the public pie for few
pickin's, and so on. We can easily
do that without losin' too much, and
we'n present a united front against
him"
"a united front of all the grafters.
thieves, blackguards, fnanciers. and
politicians in New York." sneered
, Rutherford.
You don't like the scheme, Mr..
Rutherford" roared Liffey angrily.
Vastly. I think it's one of the best
that could be proposed"
LAS for myself said Haldane, 81
also think it has elements of attrac-
tiveness, although I must protest
against being placed in the category
you have enumerated, Mr.. Ruther-
ford
"Oh, protest all you like" said the
district attorney easily. THE sug
gestion is a good one, Liffey. It's not
hard to see why you're in your pres
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cnt position. You have a level head.
think we are all agreed on what you
suggest: Ell, gentlemen"
Good" said Haldane after the as
sents had been received. 1T only re-
mains then to make up the slate.
Shall we do it now or later?"
I'VE might as we'll do our part of 1T
now" said Liffey. iii see Benson to-
morrow and put it up to him He can
name his CONT buttons to the list. and
then we'll announce it"
|. And our PLATFORM" Queried Ruther-
ford.
ITO stand on, our record and point
with pride, and say mighty little else. :"
returned the boss concisely,
Rutherford laughed: so did the rest
1t was SO absurd and yet so exceeding
ly adroit
And I'll carry out my part OF the
game" said the chief of police.
What part was that?" asked
While you were out" answered
Rutherford. "our worthy censor of pub
lie morals. guardian of public inter
ests, and enforcer of public law, sug-
gested that it would be a good thing
TO employ the detective force of the
city in looking out for the interests of
the party by investigating the past,
present, and future of Mr. Gormly
You see a reform candidate has got to
be OF blameless life That's the rea-
son we are none of us allied with that
party. I take i it. And if anything
whatsoever can be found which tends
to cast a clocd over the individual
reformer. his cakes dough"
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SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tenderfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold. artful wife OF
drunken prospector in western mining
tow town; They prepare to elope In 6hp nd
maudlin husband. He is shot by the
wife. but the chivalrous boy pins
note to the body taking the crime
upon himself; In their flight to 18th, the
falls exhausted: the youth puts her
on his own and follows hanging TO the
ment. the woman thrusts her escort into
a snow drift and rides on Half-frozen
he stumbles into the railroad station just
as the train bears the woman away.
Gormly, is a multi-millionaire In New
York. He meets Eleanor Haldane, a
beautiful and wealthy settlement worker.
and co-operates with her in her work
Gormly becomes owner of a steamship
line and finds himself frustrated In pier
and track extension plans by grating al
dermen. backed by the Gotham 1raclo On
Company. An automobile accident brings
the Haldanes to his country home. CORN
ly announces that he will be mayor OF
New York and redeem the city from cor
ruption- Mr. Haldane in long desired
interview with Gormly makes an indirect
proposition to compromise the night Wh1ch
the latter has been waging in the news
papers against the Gotham Traction com
being the head Gormly boldly announces
his plan of campaign to Haldane- Gorrnly
rides to Haldane's place, carrying word
of the auto accident The next morning
as mild compared to one he experienced
in his boyhood days. The papers an
nounce his candidacy for mayor The po-
ltical declaration of the merchant prince
produced a tremendous sensation me
minority party seeing in him possible
Moses. make overtures looking to the In
dorsement of his candidacy by the outs,
Gorrnly. however. rejects all proposed al
nanceS
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Cut off his allowance"
Unfortunately, he has sufficient
money of his own from his GRANDPA
theirs estate, to keep him from-er-
want; and as he is quite of age. my
influence must be a matter of per-
suasion-
Gentlemen said Rutherford, this
is very serious indication of the
gravity of the situation. If young
men like Livingstone Haldane espouse
the cause of George Gormly, it means
that he'll have a following among that
class that has tremendous weight"
THAT class as rule don't cut much
of a figure in politics." said the street
commissioner. It's my white wings
and Connell's gang and the society
that does the work
Don't make any mistake, said
Rutherford The class to which you
refer, if it could be walked up. is
capable of doing amazing work
II I know anything about it." said
Van Slyke, "Gormly will wake them
up too"
Il guess well have to fall back on
Mr. Warren and his administration"
said Haldane.
Gentlemen" began Warren. SEN
fentiously, Il shall always be glad to
serve the people and-er-my friends
and supporters in any Office to which
may be chosen"
Wen take care of that" Interrupt
ted Liffey CONTEMPORARY
In order to make it regular said
the district attorney. II propose that
we all declare here and now our pref
erence for our candidate don't
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CHAPTER TX.
The Plans of the Rina.

me PlanS or the King.
At this moment Haldane reentered
the room He looked gravely trou-
bled.
Gentlemen, it is past belief, but
when 1 asked him whether he would
accept the nomination or not, he
said
Haldane paused
He said he had already pledged
his support to Gormly that afternoon
at the intercession of-er-my daugh-
ter and some other friends"
We'll. I'm damned" said the boss.
Are you goin' to stand for that?"
Il hardly see how 1 can prevent it. -
answered Haldane, very much per-
turbed, unless l should disclose my
own connection with the administra-
ton; which, take it, is a thing to be
avoided for all our sakes.''
Yes, unless we want to kill the COW
we're milkin'," returned Liffey, "it is.
But can't you put pressure on him %
ITO certain extent, yes
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Exhibition OF Real Faith.

William Spills little girl, who had
been playing at making mud pies,
aided by a tiny sprinkling can for a
reservoir, ran to her father as he
alighted from a car, bearing a pack
age of dry-cleaned wearing apparel
Pointing to her muddy little boots Fa
Their Spill admonished his tiny daugh
ter, impressing her with the value OF
a neat appearance.
That night the young lady offered
her usual prayer with great earnest
ness. And don't forget, dear Lord,
she prayed feverishly, Ito dry-clean ouI
streets, and my shoes, for Jesus sake
ameni"-Cleveland Leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-19
STRONGER THAN MEAT
A Judges Opinion of Grape-Nuts.

A gentleman who has acquired jul
dicial turn of mind from experience
on the bench out in the Sunf1ower
State writes a carefully considered
opinion as to the value of Grape Nuts
as food. He says:
For the past years Grape-Nuts
has been a prominent feature in our
bill of fare.
1.-The crisp food with the delicious,
nutty flavor has become an indis-
pensable necessity in my family s
everyday life.
1T has proved to be most healthful
and beneficial, and has enabled us to
practically abolish pastry and pies
from our table, for the children prefer
Grape-Nuts, and do not crave rich and
unwholesome food.
"Grape-Nuts keeps us all in perfect
physical condition-as preventive of
disease it is beyond value. have been
particularly impressed by the bened-
cial effects of Grape-Nuts when used
by ladies who are troubled with face
blemishes, skin eruptions, etc. 1t
clears up the complexion wonderfully.
"As to it's nutritive qualities, my ex-
perience is that one small dish of
Grape-Nuts is superior to a pound of
meat for breakfast, which is an impor-
tant consideration for anyone 1t sat-
isles the appetite and strengthens the
power of resisting fatigue, while its
use involves none Of the dfsagreeable
consequences that sometimes follow
meat breakfast" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich
Read the little book, The Road to
MELVILLE in pkgs There's reason
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full of human
Interest.
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''Oh, 1 guess you'll take your orders
from the society"
Not from you, Liffey, not from any
body said Rutherford quietly
enough, though his face flushed at the
insult. LAS a matter of fact, being
district attorney, hold the whip hand
of you all And again the uneasy
movement from the financiers evil
denced the truth of that assertion
Ny term still has two years to run,
remember, and there are things I
could do even with you Don't forget
thati''
Liffey gritted his teeth; but said
nothing in the face of so obvious q
proposition