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The Washington times., 1912-05-04
TRIP IN
FOR CAR OWNERS
Route to Harpers Ferry Is Proposed to Motorists
Taking Their First Tour of the
Season. ,-4
By HARRY WARD.

Several hundred Washington automo-
bile owners will this year take their
first tour. To those seeking days
tour. one replete with many interesting
stretches Of road and scenery of sur
passing beauty, nothing better can be
suggested than trip to Harpers Ferry.
w. Va, via Frederick, Nd.
Many seasoned tourists claim this Is
one of the most delightful automobile
trips in this section of the country.
The distance each way is about sixty
four miles, and while the road trip can
easily be made in one day, the tourist
will find 1t to his advantage to remain
over night at Harpers Ferry, return.
Ing home the next day. The roads will
soon be in good condition, and while
improvements are being made all the
time. the roads for q part of the way
are marred by "thank-you-mam
TO those who are fond Of history this
tour cannot fail to arouse interest, for
the route is through a country rich in
historical events.
The interest of the public In keen in
the automobile, and the motorists will
soon find out that many farmer
met along the road no longer regards
the automobile as an interloper. The
farmers readily perceive that II Is the
motorists who are aw akenlng unnlis-
naablu interest in road improvements
They know and are grateful for the
fact that more actual road improve
nent has been accomplished within the
past few years 3ince automobiles have
appeared on the scene in this country
than had been accomplished during the
preceding century.
There are several routes that may be
followed to Frederick. One Is via Sligo
oiney. Laytonsville. Clagettsville, Ridge
vile and Newmarket. Another Is by
way OF Rockville, Gaithersburg, Clarks-
burg, Hyattstown and Urbana. Still an.
other route Is through Rockville, Wash.
ington Grove, Laytonsville, Damascus
and Ridgeville.
Many motorists prefer the route
through Ridgeville. At this point the
national pike is encountered over which
the run into Frederick is made. A short
distance out of Ridgeville the pike
crosses the tracks of the Baltimore and
Ohio, and caution must be used at this
point, as the crossing Is exceedingly
dangerous. Careful drivers always brint
their cars to q full stop at this crossing
and look and listen before proceeding
The pike runs through Newmarke
and forms the principal street OF thai
| village. A few miles further Is the fam
ous old stone jug bridge spanning tn,
Monocacy river.
Frederick Is entered on this route BY
way OF East Patrick street. The cit.
gains distinction from the fact that 4
was the home Of the immortal Barbars
Frietchie, around whom the poet Whit
| tier wove a fantastic tale Of her rous
ng challenge to Stonewall Jackson tt
Shoot II you must this old gray head
| but spare YOUR country's flag. she said.
Francis Scott Key. known to fame al
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
TOURIST MUST Be
SURE OF EQUIPMENT
BEFORE STARTING
Choice of Roads and Pur-
pose of Trip to Be
Considered.

Spring fever and wanderlust, which
might after all be the same malady,
hold full sway at this season of the
year. The idea OF lolling luxuriously In
the upholstered seat OF an automobile
and watching the hills and dales of a
Verdant country stretch themselves in
an ever-changing landscape before the
eyes, appeals strongly to those who can
spare the time from the duties of every
day life. But let the intending tourist
amply prepare both the car and him
self for the trip, lest these hopes Of a
period Of unmitigated Joy be rudely
shattered.
The first thought that will spring UP
In the mind of the prospective tourist
Will naturally be in regard to what part
OF the country he is going to tour.
Starting from any of the large cities,
the tourist will have little difficulty in
selecting a route that will lie through q
country of beauty. 1t is assumed that
Of mileage, but for the enjoyment Of
scenery attractive for its beauty or his
toric interest.
The first consideration must be the
roads. The choicest bits Of scenery fail
to awaken the slightest trace of appre-
citation among the members of party
which Is being tounced about in the car
and thrown from side to side by the in
equalities OF the road. Many avenues Of
information are open to the prospective
roads and the distances between points
of interest. II he is a member Of a club
there Will be maps and complete data at
his disposal. Friends have often made
tours which have left such delightful
memories that they are glad to furnish
directions regarding the routes and the
equipment which should be taken along
Road maps are cheap and are for sale
everywhere, so that mapping out the
trip presents little difficulty II a few OF
the ordinary common sense rules are re-
membered.
an zoe ntst place, II would be well to
remember that 1t Is undesirable to re-
trace the route on the return trip. The
Joy of touring is the unexpected. To
turn a bend In the road and find a
beautiful vista stretched before the eye,
brings sensation OF delightful surprise
ure Is missing II the same route is pur-
sued on the return trip. Secondly, II
the trip Is to take a week, 1t is neces-
sary to consider the distance which can
be covered In that time without ex-
ceeding a speed which permits Of the
enjoyment OF the tour. Experienced
tourists who have given the matter
deep thought figure that an average OF
seventeen miles an hour for the running
time represents very far figure. Run
ming for a period OF seven hours per
day would represent a daily, distance Of
ll9 miles.
on first consideration this daily aver
age may seem low to the ambitious
tourist, but II It Is remembered that
while passing through a town the rate
an hour or less It will be seen that 1t
would require fast travelling to bring the
average up to a high figure after running
for some time at this speed
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
Strong Campaign Waged
Against the Cut-out

A vigorous campaign against indis-
crtminate use Of the muffier cut-out
is being conducted by a number OF au-
tomobile manufacturers. "In spite of
the law in a number of cities prohibit
Ing the use of the cut-out," says a we'll
known maker, "a great many drivers
persist in a totally unnecessary use of
1t, particularly late at night, when
they feel immune from arrest, and
when II 10 most annoying to every one
in their vicinity who Is trying to sleep.
1T seeing illogical, when public de-
mand Is for cars that will run with al
most absolute noiselessness and when
so many makers have spent a great
deal of time and money to build cars
that are practically soundless, for un-
thinking motorists to undo all this by
liberal application of the cut-out.
Even the theory that an open muffier
lends power to the car Is pretty well
exploded by now. and the occasions on
which 1t g absolutely necessary to use
the cut-out are rare, indeed"
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
Waste of Poor Roads.

A much-traveled motorist says $25C,-
100000 are wasted annually on poor
roads In the United States, a country
noted for its business acumen and
thrift. II one adds to that enormous
sum the additional money that 1t costs
through the losses in business caused
by these bad roads. the sum leaps to
an astounding amount. In other words.
every man, woman, and child in the
United States bears a burden of $3.50 a
year caused by poor roads. This proves,
the motorist in question claims, that
ceive as much attention at the hands OF
Congress as the tarlff, foreign posses
sions, the navy, and other questions
confronting that body.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
Some Ignition Hints
By a Noted Expert

The following timely ignition hints as
given by Charles Splitdorf NAV save
the motorist many an hours trouble.
Regarding tie length of the spark gap
which spark plug should have. he
advises the adjusting of the spark gap
q the manufacturers OF the magnetic in
use direct. Too long a gap for magnetic
use, he says. tends 10 cut down the elec-
tric current and reduces the heat Of the
spark.
IL the ignition system of an old or
second hand car proves to be erratic
and uses ND bntteries at an alarming
and expensive rata, 1t IL a good plan to
look carefully after the wiring, and
particularly tn" wires leading to the
plugs Generally thev will b. found 10
have becorre oil-snaked or so hard that
thGv ure permratr1 with fine cracks,
which permits serious leakage Of the
electrical current. In this case the
wiring should be renewed.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
Caps Need Care.

There are not a few manufacturers
who now At radiator caps that fasten
with clamps or else screw on with good.
heavy threads, but there still are some
whose radiator caps have regular opti-
cal instrument" threads that are hard
to start and that jam so easily as to be
a nuisance, to say nothing OF the ease
with which they get crossed. The only
thing to do Is to take time and care to
put the cap on properly and avoid
spelling the thread
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
The Ethiopian League.

The edict has gone forth in the National now as
well the American to curb all ball clubs field
tory, gestcuatons and outward protest of any sort
This may work where games lost but
when the earnest athlete roaring at base hits
lost close decisions, will welcome the millennium
with widespread arms attuned for the
final trumpet, calling all games account Of fire.
"If had Ed Walsh" relates Frank Chance, "Id
win the pennant. I'd pitch him every day" But Abi
Ed has stated perssteny that he intends to rest his
arm this season by not working five games a
week Which, of course, doesn't include his wrecking
crew assignments when the blare Of trumpets sum-
mons him to the rescue.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
AUTO STOLEN BY
JOY-RIDERS MISSING
Police Recover But One Of Three
Machines Taken In
Streets.

Only one of three automobiles stolen
by 10y riders" last evening had been
recovered by the police this morning.
1t belongs to H. Clifford Bangs. of the
Cordova apartment house, and was
found abandoned in an alley near Third
and b streets southeast. The machine
was taken from in front of 1713 s street
northwest.
The other two stolen automobiles be-
long to r. c. Hawn. OF 1910 Nineteenth
street northwest, and r. w. Boiling, Of
A36 Wyoming avenue northwest. Mr
Hawn's machine was taken from in
front of his home. while Mr. Bolings
automobile was taken from the New
York avenue side of the Masonic
Temple.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
Test Run Winner.

Harry Cunningham. manager of the
Marion Motor Car Company, is pointing
with pride to the achievement of the
American car in winning the Quaker
City economy test run to Atlantic City.
In making the run of more than sixty
miles, 1t consumed but 2.292 gallons of
Easolene a rate of 22O7 miles per gal
lon. which gave the car 9.5l points for
general efficiency out of a possible 10.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
Big Sum Wanted.

"A hundred thousand dollars in ten
days is the slogan of the members Of
the Washington Richmond Association,
which has begun a campaign for the
purpose nf raising this amount for
building the Washington Richmond Sec
ton ~ the Quebec to Miami interna-
tional highway The enthusiasm
throughout the territory to be trav-
ersed by the highway is high.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
DisbrOW's Records Are
Recognized Officially

The three dirt track records made
some weeks ago by Louis Disbrow in a
Simplex car at San Jose, Cal, have
been officially recognized by the Ameri-
can Automobile Association. The new
records are fifteen miles. made in 13 80,
FIVE miles made in 22:36 3-5 The former
records were held by Barney Oldfeld,
who made them on a track at Milwau-
kee September q. 1910. Oldheld's rec
ords were 13:4l:40 1915, 22:47, for fifteen,
lively.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
Nonstop Run Listed.

America has no great annual nonstop
run for automobiles and It is therefore
interesting to learn that such an event
Is to be contested in and around Detroit
over a stipulated course under the rules
of the American Automobile Associa-
ton. valuable challenge trophy and
minor trophies will be offered. The run
will take place in September.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
BINGLES AND BUNTS
By Grdntldnd Rice
Balldom's Mother Goose.

Sing OF bali clubs kicking the dustt
Four aud twenty Redbirds baked beneath the crust,
When the opened the Birds began to fly
Isnt that a heIver dish to feed a hunger Euyt
Chance the firing line, pleading for n scoreJ
Clark sitting the bench, weeping tears Of
Bresnahnn wilde yed-his bally club n wreck
Along n Redbird and bit 'em the neck.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
A Tire Hint.

A mistake that not infrequently is
made Is the washing OF automobile tires
with q mixture of kerosene and water
employed for washing the body of a car.
This, a tire expert warns, Is anything
but right. for. as most everyone knows,
oil ia death to rubber
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
Blazing Trail.

Harvey Herick. the road racing cham
pion OF 1911. is blazing a trail for the
ocean-to-ocean highway. Driving a
well-known make of car he Is nearing
the end of the trip at New York and is
assured of a great welcome when his
car dashes nito the metropolis.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04

throw and then have the base miss his bag by
foot-as the umpire called you out2 Your kick
wasn't necessary nor was 1t useful but we are laying
you to that howled for gore The only trouble is
that too many players yep umpres decision as
an alibi for their own bad work-or kick when the
umpire was plainly and exactly correct.
Hughey Jennings is reported to be considerably
more subdued than in former years. AS off side
guess, we have a hunch that II jammed
Dome Of Thought Cupola Of Reason against a rock
floor two occasions we'd be trife subdued not to
say settled and sedate also. Ever light head first
cross section Of stone?
We always size up a ball clubs possibilities by the
power of its pitching staff. For this Wolverton
should work his into the first division and stick
He has at least four ranking performers in Ford,
Vaughn, Quinn, and Caldwell Fisher. Mack is well
fixed here and Is Jimmy Callahan. The Red Sox
ranking depends upon how OBren pans out and how
Collins comes through aide to Joe Wood and
Charlie Hall. And Washington's ultimate position is
dependent upon the pitching aide offered Walter John
II Grif has two others stout enough to win half
their games the Senators fixed for the uplift,
though 1t may not lead them higher than fifth place
The firing line carries two-thirds OF the answer
beyond managerial fitness.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
UmpireS and Kicking.

"Is kicking at umpire's decision necessary for a
snappy gamer" writes in a non-combatant. 1t is not
But did you happen slide into second beat the
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
What's in a Name? Give Fed.

When Bill Shakespeare inquired to know what might
be in a name the esteemed bard evidently had
heard Of Ping Bode. The Ping by any other
would never have emerged
The Washington times., 1912-05-04

the author Of the "Star-spangled Ban
ner." also lived In Frederick and II was
likewise the birthplace of the late Ad-
miral Winfield Scott Schley.
Leaving Frederick tourists follow the
carline out West Patrick street, emerg-
n gonto a fine, white stone road, smooth
as an asphalted street.
At Knoxville. ten miles distant from
Frederick, the road comes out Of the
hills to the beautiful valley Of the Po-
tomac river. This is followed for Ave
miles and the scenery more than COM
pensates for tho trying hills left be-
hind.
Nature has been lavish with her sifts
at liarpers Ferry, and the scenic fea-
lures or the place make II one Of the
garden spots of this region.
For the benefit Of motorists who
are not familiar with the various
routes to Frederick and Harpers
Ferry the following mileages are
preaented.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04

Little Boy Hugh como blow your horn,
The Sox are out In the Tigers cornJ
Where Is the oId-time Tigers iampf
In the second division--fast asleep.
Hank, Hank, the oid-time Ump,
Stole a lead with awful jump,
The Cards were beat and the Cubs meat
As Hank stsIked proudly down the street.
The Washington times., 1912-05-04
Sqveepstake Nominations

Twenty.six cars have been nomi-
mated to run in the 5O0-mile
International Sweepstakes race
at indianapolis, Memorial Day.
The cars, with their drivers,
follow:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14

TWO FAMOUS BOXERS DOWN AND OUT :.


OF
promising
hAs defeated M
the OF hls weigh
th another example the that engaged
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public
manager Behan
the
police station is the place
Critic did bis training In that bout that ended draw
Kid ffniah
convicted serious charge and spent The
was SO
he
him the others had been
This
ind the police inierfercd
Costello fled whore he
oulawed Costello dropped out
of entirely.
these well known baers along with that Of
surely
to ne fighters before the public
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14

LOS ANGELES. March IA
Frank Mantcll middlewcight tito
claimant. Is signed today TO meet
Jack Herrick in 2o-ronnd bout at
Vernon March 30. Herrick's con.
sent to the match has been Sc
cured and he Is expected 10 sign
tonight. Bert Pagan. who battled
20 rounds to a draw with Herick.
will meet Howard Morrow. Tom
my Ryan's hope. over the same
route April IS. McCarey will
match the winners Of these con.
tests In his championship cllmina-
ton contest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14
B o X I N C
w r E S T |. | N C
B o w l. I N C
j NJ ME R Ay.
LOOKS GOOD
SHOWED PLENTY or CLASS IN
eouT WITH FORBES

Jimmie Ray, ia5 pounds.
sprana . big surprise az the
Club smoker Tuesday, night
when he al but Knocked out
HARRY Forbes. ore Of the best
fs3-peurders.
Forbes was billed to meet
ivan Miller 40 the feature event
Of the show. Mliler failed 20
put In an appearance ard the
show was on the verge OF going
on the blink. 90 far a. tho feat.
ure bout was concerned. when
Lonnle Austln's pleas were
finally needed by Ray. ard he
agreed 20 90 on. u locked
pretty soft fer Forbes for the
frat three rounds. as Ray was
outpointed by big rtsrs'n. IN
the fourth round the former
Seattle llsht~eloht came up
strong and put u all over
Forbes. flooring the latter five
times In that round. u
Is the opinion Of several ring
side experts thas had there been
another round Forbes would
surely have been rocked into
sweet slurhsr BY thta surprise
package. Ray will be rerieHa.
bered a. the lightweight that
showed so much promise In
amateur bouts in and around
Seattle two years ago. ne says
that last nights scrap VAS the
first he has mad since his retire.
ront two years ago.
He certainly showed the goods
Tuesday night. and with q
little conditioning he shcuid be
able 10 clean any Of the is3.
pound boys In th.s section.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14
Oh, My! Going Back

MINNEAPOLIS. March i4-Tle-
cause Champion Frank Gotch failed
to win a handicap match here last
night from Henry ordemann. many
fans here today profess TO sse his
decline az wrestler. The agree
ment called for Gotch 10 throw
Ordemann Ia 20 minutes. but tho
champion was unequal to the task.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14

LOS ANGELES. March it--With
Joe Rivers already down TO the
stipulated l2S pounds for bis battle
Saturday with Jack white of Chi.
cago. the little Mexican Is taking Il
easy today. and VIII do little more
real work before tho gong.
White claims to be In fine fettle.
and actually believes no will hand
the sleep package to the Los An
geles Idol. Many Of the fans. too,
believe White has royal chance
To win.
Charles Eyton win referee the
match. which win be for 20 rounds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14
Fight a Draw

PHILADELPHIA. March IT,
Knockout Brown of New York and
young Ernie. the clever Phladel.
phia boxer, are on record today as
having fought each other TO a
standstlIl in their six.round bout
here last night before the National
Athletic club. Young Erne had
the better Of the first three rounds.
but Brown finished like whirl.
wind. The bout was hummer
from start to finish.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14
HOGAN is LOST

Los ANGELES. March IL 4
! Hap Hogan Ia lost today in the 1
! wiIdE Of FRESNO. searching for ,
J training grounds for his Tiger I
! Cubs. Hap is discouraged I
j over the outlook for steady 4
! practice here. and has lowered I
! hls colora to tho storm king. ,
! lie viii arrange for brief 4
! schedule for his men through +,
7 the Fresno district.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14
Another Hope Gone

ny United Press Leased Wire,
NEW YORK. March f4.--Nat
Dewey of Memphis Is In tho dipcard
today as a white hope. Joe Jean
nette. tho black heavyweight.
pounded the white man so hard
that the referee stopped the bout
la the seventh round. Dewey was
outclasaed from start to finish. I
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14
Vaudeville for KiIbane

SAN FRANCISCO, March H.
Johnny Kilbane. the new feather
weight champion. today Is en- route
TO HIS home at Cleveland. Glib. ~
ter playing a weeks engagement
at n local theatre. After picking
up little more easy money on the
vaudeville circuit, Kilkane will m.
turn TO the ring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-14
Endurance Dancing

ROME. March -Alessandria
in the Piedmont district. IL a hot
rival of Coney Island for the terp.
sichorean Marathon record. Two
couples. who had danced for four.
teen hours. were stopped by the
judges to prevent possible fatal re-
suits -
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