The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-13


one in her car but herself, Miss
Amanda rreuss. of Sacramento, Cal.
. coursing over the long trail of the
Lincoln highway between san Fran
4 disco and New York in an Oldsmobiie
roadster on a mission OF singular
character.
Her purpose. rather than 10 exhibit
her own physical prowess, is 10 dem
onstrate once and fer all the genuine
ease and safety o. rans-continental
touring TO the end OF arouslng the
Interest Of American women in auto
mobile travel and inviting them to
enjoy the scenic attractions Of her
native State.
Herself a perfect specimen % ply
steal womanhood. abe Is affirm helev-
or in the great out-of-doors as a
means OF physical and mental reEcn-
GRAFTON for the members OF her sex
This ia the gospel. AZ conveyed IN the
automobile, she Ii going east 10
preach.
Misc Preuss IS member 81 The
Y. W c. A. OF Sacramento, Cal. uh-
der whose auspices she is travelling,
Aside from being an expert aatnmo-
bile driver she IS = crack rifle and
pistol shot, having won several teurna~
ments with the latter hrearm How
ever, she is carrying no weapons on
her tour, considering them unneces-
sary.
Her touring costume. which she de-
signed herself Is rather novel con-
sisting OF khaki riding 0reeches, a
Norfolk KHAKI coat, heavy tan walk
ing shoes with puttees. and "A leather
cap and goggles.
zzfs a T.
ed by the fact that Miss Prcuss may
have 10 be some tire changing in the
middle OF the desert IN which even
the conventional skirt would not per-
init a sufficient freedom Of move
ment With her car itself she does
not expect any trouble, having driven
Il hundreds Of miles before her start
without a sign OF mechanical mis-
hap. Tires are her only worry
Miss Preuss schedule is what she
would call comfortable" one call
Ing for a couple OF hundred miles
or so day. In view Of the fact that
she is trained TO the minute, and thor
ougt1ly hardened through outdoor lie,
she expects TO maintain this with ease.
letter of Grsting.
In her travels, Miss Preuss Is car
ryir,g a igttvr of greeti mig from MAYOR
Rolph. of san Francisco 10 Mayor
Mitchell. Of New York. endorsing the
mission on which she is engaged. and
inviting still closer cooperation be-
tween the two great iermini of the
Lncoln highway in an endeavor TO
link the east aud west closer together.
Miss Preuss took her departure
from San Francisco Tuesday. August
8, and is by this time well along On
her Journey. Her date Of departure
was chosen with reference To national
touring week. promoted by 8 number
OF automobile ana tire manufacture
ers August to inclusive and ia,
in a measure, a part Of that program.
Throughout, Miss Preuss plans 70
enjoy herself every minute OF the way
Her wardrobe, aside from the touring
costume. includes number ~ dainty
evening gowns In the hotels in which
she will stop. as she Is very fond q
music and dancing Should she be at
tracted by any worthwhile scenic flea
lures en- route she plans to stay with
them until they pail, camping in the
open. II necessary,
Against the latter contingency she
10 thoroughly prepared carrying q
complete camp equipment, consistinp
of a little canvas tent. portable
stove. frying pan, one or two ket-
! tles and paps- kpfe aud folkx two pr
three spoons, a cup and saucer. cot
tee pot. and thermos bottle-all o'
aluminium. In addition, she Will car
~ a full fishing outfit, as this * q
sport OF which she is very fond anG
may find opportunity TO enjoy en-
route.
Upon her arrival in New York city
Miss Preuss plans 20 visit some of the
more important cities of the east. tc
spread her out-of-doors gospel par
ticularly among the womens clubs
and Y. w. c, A 81 ard then drive
through to Chicago. her parents