To surpass prior exploits.
1909. Mr. T. gathered four deputies together, and started in his motor car for the scene of the trouble. All city and county road records were smashed in that run across the city, a distance of seven miles. It was done in about ten minutes.—N.Y. Evening Post, Jan. 28.
1909. [Taft inauguration]. Washington was filled with a record-breaking throng, whose disappointment [today on account of bad weather] knew no bounds.—Id., March 4.
