Evening star., 1914-07-12
FRIEND5H1P CD.

condition. although quite sandy at inter
walls. especially beyond Upper Marlboro.
Leaving Washington at 3:D O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon in Mr. Terry s
Buick Six touring car We motored out
10 18th and II streets northeast, follow
ing the electric car line in an easterly
direction as far as Benning. D. c. Leav-
ing the trolley line at this point, We kept
straight ahead over a good macadam
road. crossing the PENNSYLVANIA railroad
tracks-.at Benning. A miles. Turning
TO the right iat Central avenue. "a miles,
proceeded up a long grade. the top
of which We found somewhat rough and
rugged. Bearing to the left at the top of
this grade into the Marlboro road, we
soon came upon a smooth macadam thor
oughfare.
1t is where the turn is made to the left
at this point that the road from Penn
sylvania avenue connects and mergeS
into the Marlboro road. Motorists desir-
ing to do so have the option Of taking the
route out Pennsylvania avenue southeast
crossing the bridge over the Eastern
branch and keeping straight ahead in
southeasterly direction until the Marlboro
road is reached.
Following the good stretch OF nlacadam,
we continued on to Forestvile. 1913 miles
from our starting point. 1t has only
been within the past few weeks that this
section of the road between Washington
and Marlboro has been open to traffic.
The road has concrete base and with
the smooth top dressing is in ideal con-
dition. From Forestville We continued
on to Centerville. 12.5 miles out where
the same good road conditions existed.
just after leaving Forestville we ran
into a heavy shower. 1t was local r.
character and while it came down rather
heavy. did not interfere with the trip, as
indications We're that We would soon
leave it behind US. BY the time Center
vile was reached the worst of it was
trip was enjoyable. The sun once more
appeared through the clouds and light
ened up the horizon.
End of Good Road.
When We reached the corporate limits
OF the town of Upper Marlboro the fine
macadam highway came to an abrupt
end. II was the last macadam We en-
countered until the return trip. At this
point We picked mp with a sand and
gravel road which We followed into the
town. Marlboro IS 1873 miles from the
National Capital. Passing the courthouse
and county Jail on the main street of the
town. We continued on the same thor
oughfare. bearing slightly to the left and
crossing an IRON bridge at 1872 miles, and
HiteT5 proceeding a tenth of a mile
turned sharply to the right and crossed
bridge No. OF the same character
After crossing the second structure we
ascended another long winding grade.
The road is of the gravel variety and was
found in good condition. At 2O.3 miles
nc came to another set of forks in the
road uere We took the right fork and
beaded for Hills bridge 81 :; miles from
the National Capital
Following this winding road through
fhe farm land regions. We crossed Hills
bridge. OVER the PatuXent river and once
more found ourselves travelling in a due
easterly direction At 22.S miles We
fIrned to the right and kept straight
ahead. turning to the left at place
called Walkers Chapel at 23S miles
where is to be found lumber camp
Another short run. and We pulled into
REistol, where our odometer read ~ :
mixes At this point there are two roads,
both of which eventually lead to the bav-
shore. The one to the right Is sandy
nearly the entire distance to Friendship
SO much 50 that in places it is hub deep.
The road TO the left is also sandy to
some extent, but not nearly as deep as
the other one. Therefore. selecting the
road TO the left. We resumed our trip
turning to the right at Greenock, 27.I
miles. from which point we were guided
by tho telephone wires until we reached
the state road at go miles. The state
road is of the gravel type. and is picked
up just on the outskirts of Lothian II
Was unnecessary TO enter the hamlet
Turning to the right arriving at the
state road. we followed this highway to
Friendship. .'6,4 miles. AT various points
along the state highway men were found
engaged IN widening the road removing
all underhrush and providing drainage
for the preservation of the roadway
Good time was made over the state
road. and within short time We were
entering Friendship Inquiry here ELECTED
The Information that two roads led from
this village to the bay resort one of
which makes the distance about six miles
and the other about eight miles the lat
ter. however. being the better road.
Take Best Road.
Deciding to stick 10 the state road as
long as possible we t,,rned 70 +he rirbt IN