The Washington herald., 1915-10-31

OF a pleasant automobile tour, over rood
roads through interesting country.
i AFTER months Of planning, followed
oy months OF noiseless preparatory
work. which included traversinR prac-
tically every foot of highway in the
country surrounding the District of
columbia, the writing of thousands
OF letters to secure cooperation, the
sign-msrking of many miles of high
way and the making and the remak-
ing OF the most comprehensive auto
mobile road map yet produced by the
american Automobile Association.
The Capital Tour" destined to ac-
complish for the country coRtieuous
TO the National Capital what The
Ideal Tour has done for the New Eng
land country and what other famous
tours have done for the sections they
represent, is about to receive its final
y. X at the hands OF the men who
nave worked tirelessly to bring 1t into
being.
Tour Eclipses Others.
Last Thursday morning an automo-
pile carrying T. A. Mckee, secre-
tary or the Washington Hotel Mems
association; W. r. Lucas, secretary
OF the southern Hotel Mems Associa-
ton, and E. l. Ferguson, touring d.
rector Of the American AUTOMOBILES
association, left Washington to cover
THIS newest and what many touring
authorities consider the most beau
tiful scenically and interesting his
torically of all the motor tours We,
conceived. This Is the final tour of
inspection after which it will be Of
ncially approved and literature and
maps released TO the motoring public.
The Capital Tour is as follows:
Washington. Fredericksburg, Rich
mond. Fortress Monroe. Norfolk.
Lynchburg. White Sulphur Sprinrs
Hot Springs. Staunton, the Grottoes
OF the Shenandoah, the Cayerns of
Luray. Winchester. Martinsburg, Har-
pers Ferry, Frederick, Hagerstown.
Gettysburg. York. Lancaster, Phila-
delphia, Wilmington. Baltimore and
Washington.
The territory covered is accessible
TO motor tourists from all parts of
the United States and, with the Ma
tonal Capital as the center of inter-
est, makes a delightful two weeks
motor journey through a beautiful
and fascinating country with a good
hotel and modern garage facilities at
the end of each days run.
To Show Scenic Values.
The Capital Tour Association which.
N- Win the A a. A,
promoted this latest permanent motor
tour which, by the way, has already
been referred to as "a motor ride over
the roads of history" is composed of
prominent hotel owners of the cities
through which the route passes.
The object of the association is to show
they can comfortably and
pleasantly view from an automobile the |
points Of natural and histuVic interest in
the territory south TO Old Point Com
fort and Richmond. west to the Shenan-
doam Valley and north to Gettysburg
Harpers Ferry and Antietam, |
and to show the many thousands Of au-
.oists. who have expressed a desire to
zee this country. how to make the trip
md Just what to see.
1t was with the idea OF the Capital
-FOUR in mind thatsthe propaganda to i'm
prove the highway between this city
md Fredericksburg was so vigorously
Lsftated during the past summer
the efforts of the A. A. A. Dis
riot Club fund for this purpose has
nough money with which to build a per-
ect road before the next touring season
oils around. -....-.-.
Strong in Their Parise.
The planning of route and the draw
1g of the map of the Capital Tour have
cen largely in the hands Of the touring
apartment Of the local automobile club.
hose who have been fortunate enough to
ecure advance information upon the
'ork accomplished are strong in their
raise of the new tour and proclaim It
splendid work. well done.
During the winter season now opening
xtra effort should. and no doubt will, |
e made by every loyal washingtonian |.
exploit the Capital Tour. The news
apers of the cities on the route will I.
cooperate to this end and II Is expected
lat before the next touring season is
! full blast every motorist In the United ,
tates Will have heard of and become Z
cquainted with the charms Of the coun- :
y through which the route passes
Especial attention viii be drawn to
lie fine highways, the peaceful valley I
enes, the mountain grandeur. the bat I
e1elds of history and lastly. but not | =
? any means least, the National Capi-t
i. In this work the District Auto Club.
rough its official publication, the q
merican Motorist, which circulates q
roughout the civilized world. will be /
! important factor. e
II every one interested In the welfare q
the Capital City will lend his aid, com. 8
ercial Washington may look forward to {
lively summer In 1915