Evening Star Newspaper, April 10, 1897, Page 21

at THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1897-24 PAGES. ng we he country after a force Should tomorrow winter. ill hold me¢ biggest things of eting be! + unless it be | does not seem at Convention | The managemer door racing, but no | been reached in this | en hope i ems as if the disappointment. Athietic Club. called a run for Dick- pie sha: y's tomorrow, the first long run of the s The will be made at 10 o'ch i and as the resort is a | t expected that a big c eut run was a short one, in yeie Cottage, at Takoma ent out and enjoyed pace was rather warm ape the threatening rain. a big interest in the club th he promise of the ban- t season was the road cycling in the r the season opens with . all anxious and willing to The run last Sunday was st short run that it is con- to hold this year. Hereafter at long runs, occupying all of the road, whl be taken, this style being preferred by most of the thi 400 ride wor ing dule of runs for the mo t by Captain Stiles embrac: isth to Marshall Hall, and on © Mariboro’. Plans for a ce 1g made, but nothing definite en done, and will probably no: be ext month or the month after. Some 2 May a trip will be made to Balti heel, returning by train to che cit. ng of the commit i allied to consider the adv » club holding a cycle para some time next month, to give the an idea cf nitude of ” of the members, remumber, can be secured to Century Cycle Club. “entury Cycle Club wili take a run to Surrattsville, thence to Mar- , returning by boat to the city. tart will be made from the ‘.ead- quariers at 1420 New York avenue at 9 O'clock sharp. b made a trip to Baltimore last th fifteen riders, and at the monu- 9k dinner at the Eutaw ‘The riders returned to the city at lock in the afternoon. All of the boys © riding trim, and will this sea- so that centuries will be clip- rapidly. Th: regular meeting of the club for the id at the headquarters Thurs- d the emblem question was ving a large letter C, with 100 in the cemter. Messrs. Louis Louis F. Abeil, L. J. Reed, nes and H. Mayes were elected to pbership. Altair Cycle Club. lub run of the season of the b> will be taken Monday clock, starting from 1208 regular monthly meeting, held Week, Geo. Vincent was elected rsh. i Joseph Braitmayer re- lub was siderably surprised over recent marriage of one of their mem- ry Staub, to Miss Bessie Rhodes. left city, and going to Bal- It was expected that take place in this city, S preparing a surprise to All of the plans were map- © the couple in a good but the event was ciub w . last meeting. Queer Wheelmen. Queer Wheelmen held a meeting the week, which was of more than interest on account of the elec- of officers occurring. The election re- d a8 follows: President, R. B. Clokey; preside K. Larrimore; record- r Vogt; financial secre- niselli; treasurer, John cS ommittee for the coming year nted, consisting of the follow- Messrs. Newmeyer, Rose- Slack, Munder, Loftus, nd Burgess. A race com- Iso appointed, consisting of Siack, Muir and Von Boeckman. ations for the entertainment of the club for April 20 are be- led forward, and the affair prom- to be as successful as any of the pre- blic events of the club. Columbia Turn Verein. the ‘ling contingent of the Co- bia Turn Verein has turned tow the © work, the gymnastic class- . il being conducted, and the regu- lar program for the winter season 1s still being carried out. The program has nearly through, and only one more event siven. The last public event, ning’s entertainment, was held on ning of April 4, and was a success, 1 am being rendered before a of iavited guests and club The closing entertainment for on will be given on the evening of i { the Verein’s headquarter, and ses to be the most elaborate of Club Runs for the Week. League of American Wheelmen, Wednes- day evening, for Cabin John bridge, Road Consul A. W. Leeke in charge. Start at T3) p.m., trom 13th and K streets. ury Cycle Club, tomorrow, for Sur- Tattsviile and Marshall Hall, Capt. Ed. Byrnes in charge. Start at 9 a.m. from 142) New York avenue northwest. Columbia Athletic Club, tomorrow, for Dickey's at Great Falls, Capt. Harry Stiles im charge. Start from club house at 10 a. m, E ton Wheelmen, tomorrow, for Rock- vile, Capt. Frank Potts in charge. Start } am. from 513 9th street northwest. shington Road Club, tomorrow, for more, by rail, Capt. W. J. Prince in Start at 8 am. from club house, F street northwest. Altair Cycle Club, Monday evening, for Cabin John bridge, Capt. Ed. Hanger in charge. Start at 7:30 p.m. from club house, 14S 32d streot northwest. Cycle Board of Trade. The regular monthly meeting of the eycle board of trade was held Thursday evening at the Losekam, and was well at- tended. It was decided to incorporate the organization with the proper officers ard board of directors, and the legal committee Ra! charge. | age the } co {all committees sted to proceed with matters of terest to the board. An enthusiastic discussion of the _pro- posed race meet, to be held May 31, Deco- | ration day coming on Sunday, was next order, and Dobbins, a commitiee composed of srittain, Woerner, Hadger ne was appointed to confer with some well known wheelman of this city for the purpose of securing his services as manager of the meet, under the instruc- tions and control of the committee. After a collation and an informal talk on vari- ous subjects of interest to dealers and riders the meeting adjourned. ng under instructions the committee appointed closed a contract yesterday with Mr. William Gettinger, the popular presi- dent of the Arlington Wheelmen, to man- meet. In making the selection the mittee paid a high compliment to the ity and inegrity of Mr. Gettinger, who gained considerable experience last season in condu 5 veral hignly suce: ful race me 5 @ most notable of which was the circuit meet. A meeting of Mr. Gettinger and the committee of the beard of trade was held last evening, :t which different committees of the board were appointed in connection with the matter, notably an executive committee, a press committee and also a al program committee. The work of ing the meet will immediately be begun, and in_a week or so the entry blanks for the affair will be out. Mr. J. Hart Brittain will officiate as treasurer of in connection with the meet. Capital Bi. Club. There were twenty-eight members of the Capital Bi. Club, under Dr. J. Bart Hills, the captain, who took the run last Sun- day to Marshall Hall. The riders enjoyed the trip immensely, and indulged in an abundance of planked shad at the resort. The return trip was made on the boat, the riders escaping the rain. Theugh the prozram of the amusement committee has been run through, it has been decided to hold an extra event in the shape of a german, which wili be held the st Friday evening after Easter, and which promises to be the most elaborate of the series held during the winter. It is expected that in a few weeks the ladies’ evening runs of the club will be re- sumed. These runs proved to be very en- j le features of the club life “ast season, ard » success has led to the continuance of the same this year. ‘Though the proposed ‘rip of a good many of the club members to Atlanta, Ga., will not be made unti! some time later in the season, quite a party of the riders will start out on Decoration day and ride ever a good part of the ground (© ascertain its condition and other imformation. Arlington Wheelmen, ‘The Arlington Wheelmen went out to Brandywine last Sunday, and thé trip proved to be memorable for many things. At Smith’s place there was an abundance of fun, in which all of the musical instru- ments of the place were brought into requi- sition, even to a phonograph. The rain caught the riders on the return trip, and there was nearly twenty miles of plodding through the mud. A number of accidents occurred, and several members of the club, including the president, broke down and rode seventeen miles in an old farm wagon, that was pressed into service. ‘The trip tomorrow will be to Rockville, end the weather conditions are expected to be more tavorable for good road riding. The club has decided not to give a race- laeet this season, owin to a failure to make satisfactory arangements for the use of International Athletic Park with the Management of the same. The club was offered the park for a day at $100, and al- lowing a suitable sum for expenses, was to give the management 50 per cent of the profits. The admission to the place was limited by the proposed agreement, the pro- grams were to be distributed free, while the tnanagement reserved the right of all of the privileges of the place. This in ad- dition to a private box, one press box and twenty orchestra chairs. Washington Road Club. The Washington Road Club held its reg- ular meeting Wednesday evening, during which several new members were elected to the roll, among whom were Messrs. F. C. Bush, William Radford and Robert Fatte. A committee of three, consisting of Cap- tain W. J. Prince, William Jose and A. W. Leeke, was appointed to select a new club uniform for the season. The club run tomorrow will be over the famous shell roads of Baltimore, the mem- bers leaving the city on the 9 o'clock train. They will be met in Baltimore by some of the wheeling clubs of that city. The return trip will be made either tomorrow evening or Monday morning. Another new and promising racing man of the club is W. H. Hardester, who won his novice last year under the club’s colors at the national circuit races last October. He will appear on the track once more this year, under the same colors, and the club expects him to make a good showing. BITS ABOUT BICYCLISTS Frank Starbuck expects to start for the coast in a short while, and calculates get- ting severel match races before the regu- lar season opens. . Perhaps the first sextuplet record has been allowed by Chairman Mott. It is for one mile, unpaced, flying start, against time, the figures for the distanca being 1411-5. The machine was ridden by W. Saunders, B. Pierce, T. Butler, H. B. Cald- well, A. Crooks and W. Coleman, at Cam- bridge, Mass. The defeat of Frank Waller, the Flying Dutchman, by George Dench in the recent Detroit six-day race has occasioned a g00d deal of surprise from those who are ac- quainted with both riders. Jay Eaton, the champion indoor rider, will be one of the attractions on the south- ern indoor circuit. Tom Cooper will receive $3,000 from the firm he will ride for this season, in addi- tion to his expenses. Albert Mott, the new chairman of the L. A. W. racing board, rode 9,732 miles last year in 361 days. Ww. Pelot, the well-knowa cycling en- thusiast, who witnesses every national cir- cuit tournament last season, speaks of the outlook for the sport this year as fullows: “The indications are that the racing sea- son of 1897 will be one of small teams, fast racing, clean work on the part of the riders and a general revival in racing in all parts of the country. #rom the present appearance the sport will never get 50 strong that it can stand on its own feet without aid from the manufacturers. This was proven by the cancellation of dates all along the national circuit last year until @ team was sent out from Chicago.” a Time for the “Eye in Frenzy Rolling.” From Puck. Magazine Editor—“Yes, this is fine spring weather. It's just the kind of weather, however, that makes me weary of life, and is actually driving me to an early grave.” Visitor—“Heavens! What's the matter? A day like this ought to fill a man with poetry.” ‘That's just the trouble; it does.” through the window, the And, doomed wretch eee sighed in an Sart saw a long-haired geni roll of mani from a push cart and approach the sanctum door. FOR WOMEN CYCLISTS Miss McKinley, the niece of the Presi- wiil soon join the ranks of local lady yeists. It will be the first time in the his- tory of the White Howse that a wheel has ever been in use at the Executive Mansion. Nene of the Presidents or male members of their household ever used a bicycle, and none of the ladies of the same -place was ever known to be a rider. Mrs. Cleveland ¥ presented with a bicycle, but she’ was never known to use it. In fact, it is said, she never knew how to ride, and the bi- cycle was used for exhibition purposes. The wheel made for Miss McKinley is full- nickeled, with white enameled rims and dress guards and ivory grips. The saddle is made of white kid, and is suitable for the finest of dresses. It’ was sent to the White House, but was returned to the manufac- turer by the President, who stated, so it is said. that he did not care for that particu- lar wheel, but wanted one of another make. Another prominent young lady who is an enthusiast of the bicycle is Miss Mabel Hanna, the Gaushter of Senator Hanna. Miss Hanna is a good rider. With Miss McKiniey and Miss Hanna as exponents there is every reason to believe that the lady cyclers of the city will be doubled during the coming season. A six-day female race was in progress recently at Cincinnati, and in another tion of the same building the Rev. Moody was speaking in his fervent way. While Mr. Moody was denouncing the bi- cycle and Sunday paper for keeping peo- ple away from church service, the female riders were speeding around the track. It happened that Tillie Anderson, the winner of the race, had been one of Mr. Moody’s flock and a member of his Bible class two years ago, In Chicago. Tillie did not want the evangelist to know that she was riding a wheel in the very building in which he Was preaching, because “he would be angry, and take me off my wheel, and I can’t afford to lose a lap.” Cissy Loftus is one of the prominent fig- ures on the roads in England, where she takes a daily bicycle ride. In Bavaria a woman is not allow2d to ride a. bicycle on a public thoroughfare unless she holds a certificate of efficiency. To secure this certificate she must first ride before the Police officials, who pass upon her expertness and act accordingly. It is a good thing for some riders that such regulations do not exist in this city. Miss Gertrude Smith and Mrs, Georgia Allen-Brown of Delaware, Ohio, have just returned from a year’s bicycle tour of England, Scotland and the Rhine. They traveled over 4,000 miles on their wheels. Mrs. Brown completed her polytecanie studies in London, and Miss Smith finished her musical studies in Paris. ‘The Duchess Laetitia of Aosta was one of the first royal ladies in Europe to learn bicycling, says the Irish Cyclist, and she may be said to have introduced the sport to the Italian ladies, though it was a long time before they followed her good ex- ample. Last July she gave a most original bicycling party, which took place at Turin in ‘the evening, and when her beautiful gardens and park were hung with lamps and lanterns lt by electricity the scene was fairy-like. All the ladies were bidden to attend in white costumes, while the gen- tlemen appeared in brilliant colored cos- tumes, so that it was a pretty sight, -es- pecially at the end of the evening, when a party of the cleverest riders performed a minuet on thelr bicycles with grace and precision. Hidden in the groves were bands of musicians, who discoursed sweet music on their mandolins, violins and flutes. The duchess is a very courageous cyclist, pos- sessed of great powers of endurance. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Benson, the actor and actress, and Mrs. Pinero,’ wife of the playwriter, who joined the ranks of cy- clists some time ago, are now among the most enthusiastic participants in the de- lights of wheeling. Mrs. Pinero learned to ride while staying with her husband at a quiet little fishing village not many miles from Margzte. Miss Mabel Davidson, who made such an excellent impression while in this city at the ice palace, has made a decided hit abroad with her fancy skating. She 1s now at the Palais “de Glace, in Paris, and one of her new attractions is the riding of her wheel over the glassy surface. The feat is new to the residents of the French capital, and nightly there are large crowds present to witness her exhibition. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS “Plugger Bill” Martin, who had such a narrow escape from suspension by the Australian racing board, was once a cham- pion pugilist of Nebraska. He has been in Australia for ulmost a year, and is thought to have won a barrel of money. Paris papers are making the announce- ment that Zimmerman will return to the track this year, and are looking for his reappearance in France. John S. Johnson has about decided to give up exhibition riding this year and confine his work to competition events. He has reached the concluson that there is more money in the latter style of riding. Charlie Murphy, it is understood, will ride on the national circuit this year on his own account, if he does not secure employ- ment from some cycle manufacturer, He is now at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. Arend, a young German crack, is out with the announcement that he will win the race for the Grand Prix this year at Paris, the most important bicycle race in France. The young German was in France recently and suffered several defeats,which were followed by a severe illness. *The Butler brothers, Tom and Nat, will get in condition for the season’s work by riding in the southern coliseum circuit, wich opened last Friday at Memphs, ‘enn. Arthur Gardner bas entered the field of six-day racing, but will not fail to keep his condition good for the circuit racing. . Fred Foster, the long-distance rider, has Practically recovered from the soreness of his knee, and is ready for more six-day contests. It is row stated that Eddie Bald will neith- er ga to Jacksonville, Fla., nor to California to get in condition for the circuit, but will do his preliminary work at Louisville, Ky., on the Fountain Ferry track. Fred Titus has signed for the season with the Racycle people, and will make a specialty this year of match races. Earl Kiser of Dayton, Ohio, will follow the southern indoor circuit until the out- door season commences. The rivalry between Jack Prince, the promoter and manager of the southern cir- cult, and Dave Shafer, the originator of the California circuit, as to which could secure the best array of prominent racers has been interesting. With natural ad- vantages, especially the climate, Shefer ap to have made the best showing. john Lawson, the terrible Swede, will remain in Washington for a month at least, despite the published fact that he will participate in the middle distance raées of = southern circuit. Charles Kilpatrick, the one-legged trick rider, and his wife are in South Africa at present, astonishing the natives with his excellent riding. Jaap Eden, the Belgium crack, is indig- rant over the published reports that he objects to racing Americans in Hurope only. He will come to the United States provided the conditions and inducements would cover the expense of the trip. A match race is talked of at Paris be- tween Morin, Parlby and Jaap Eden. ——— It matters little what it is that you want —whe' @ situation or a servant—a “want” ad. in The car will reach the person wko can fill your need. SOME CY¥CLE CHAT] = —— The attention of the writer has been fre- quently attracted of late to the use of the bicycle for carrying.two persons at the same time. One will be in the saddle and the other standing, with one foot on the rear step. This is bad for the machine, as the additional strain is felt, and if contin- ued any length of time made perceptible, especially where two adults are on the wheel. If the machine be a light roadster the strain will be seen sooner than on a heavier wheel. Then, again, the pneumatic tires are apt to suffer by the additional weight. The tire of the rear wheei with one person in the saddle bears the bulk of the weight, and when a person stands on the back step the wéight is increased more than two-fold. As a result, the tire will suffer, especialiy when it is only partly in- lated. If it be fully inflated and made hard, the effect would not he so noticeable. Where steel rims are used the edges of the rim will cut through the tire almost like a knife, and if light wooden rims are used the rim will probably be damaged before the tire is injured. ‘This is the effect on the machine. On the person the effect may not be so bad, only the muscles in the leg becoming cramped from standing any time in one position. Accidents have been known to have been aused by the foot of persons who were standing on the back step. The foot would turn inward, catch the spokes and snap them like pipestems, if not having the more serious effect of throwing both per- sons on the machine. While a majority of those who ride double on a single safety are children, there are some grown people who do so, To those who have a practice of taking the tire off the wheel at the slightest prov- oeation, a word of warning regarding the replacing of such may not be amiss. It is risky to place the tire back, unless the old cement has been softened somewhat. If the cement is hard the tire will not hold, and is apt to come off, with serious results to the rider. First heat the cement and Set it a little soft and pliable, and then place the tire on, and it is quite certain to stick. There is some cement used which can be ignited, and after the blaze gets around the entire rim it can easily be ex- tinguished by shaking the rim or blowing on it. A poorly cemented tire is bound to creep off the rim, and if there is not enough cement to make a firm adhesion the best thing is to apply additional ce- ment. Never use liquid cement or cheap, hard cement for fastening tires to the rims the first time. If you have occasion to remove the rear wheel from the frame do not be satis%ied when you return it to the frame bee if the adjustment screws are even, t the wheel is all right. Often when such is the case the wheel will run very un- true, whereas, if the screw on one side is either tightened or loosened a little, the wheel will run perfectly true. This is often caused by a slight bend in the exte, and the arrangement should be made to suit the circumstances. Under any circum- stances one cannot be too careful in re- turning a wheel after it is once removed from the frame. In the matter of men's wheel is exercising tremendou: in London, accerding to an exchange. The men in town are dressing as -hey did last summer in tweeds and { instead of elds, silk hats, fancy gh eather boots, clothing the influence cally d. < end trade said it had never made so many tweed few extra fine coats. Ali this has bad effect beth on protiis and returns. Again, what a tremendous effect tweed caps and the straw hats havp had on the silk hat trade, less urn and a limited trade in the more costl. freedom in dress has led to a ¢ special materials, elastics, soft and withal gentlemanly. This kind ‘Iress us don- ned in the morning that a man may cycle to his club, to pay a call, to go to lunch, for which, by the way, ie used to dress up, and in many cases he has changed to flannel and to colored shirts instead of the costly and elaborate dress white ones. The tendency has been greatly in the same direction betore cycling predomi- nated as it does today. As a sport it has come to stay, and it is swaying a vaster influence than any man or woman can now imagine on the styles, the material and the trade. Decidedly it is getting many into freer ways. Not long ago if a man went out with a lady he must put on a cer- tain kind of garment, far more costly than a cycling suit. Today he sallies forth, whether a town or country gentleman, in @ neat tweed Knickerbocker suit tll he has to doff it for dinner, or as likely as not he does not take it off at all. The straiten- ed, particular, high-drawn etiquette of s ciety has not had a shock in all this, but has welcomed it, and is welcoming it still— is looking forward to its development in the future. This is palpable. Therefore people do not expect the old days to re- turn. Men are going largely to wear tweeds, and the fetters once broken in Hngland they will follow on the continent and in America and it will lead to cheap- ening of cloth. mand for The announcement made during the week tHat the Pennsylvania railway had agreed to accept bicycles as baggage on their en- tire line was perhaps the most pleasant news that wheelmen have heard for scme time. In the east this road has steadily held out against cyclists, and only made concessions where it was forced, cither through court decisions, or otherwise, and then the matter only applied to a certain territory. To a person living in this city who desired to take a wheel over to Balti- more with him it was necessary to pay an acditional fare of twenty-five cents for the transportation of the wheel. The Balti- more and Onio railroad took sides with the wheeling fraternity, and made no extra charge, handling the wheels as bagyage. As a result, the latter road secured all of the wheeling traffic of the local people. ‘The reform in the Pennsylvania line in this respect has been urged for some time, but without avail until this year. The credit is given to Chief Consul Samuel A. Boyle of the Pennsylvania division of the League of American Wheelmen, who held @ namber of conferences with the officials of the road, and labored unceasingly in the cause. The concessions granted by the Pennsylvania road will shortly go into ef- fect, and this will practically leave the east entirely free of any railroads that re- gard bicycles in any other light than as baggage. In the west the conditions of af- fairs is worse, though there is a prospect that all of the roads will eventually yield to the popular demand, in conjunction with the decisions in regard to the matter ren- dered by various courts. A report comes from Watertown, N. Y., of the death of a man while learning to ride a wheel. This is discouraging, as it will be used by some persons as an evi- dence that bicycle riding is extren2ly dan- gerous, in spite of the fact that the man in question died of heart failure, most likely superinduced by the excitement of the cc- casion. However small the margin may be, there are many people perfectly willing to overlook all of the details, and remember the fact that the man died while learning to ride the bicycle, The prejudice created by them will hardly have a beneficial ef- fect, and it will take time to teach them the folly of entertaining such views. The victory of the Frostburg, Md., Cycle Club, in securing an election of good roads men, is an object Jesson for clubs all over the country. The club has a good member- ship for a country town, and is enthusiastic for good roads, regardless of politics. It has only been a few weeks ago that Con- way W. Sams, the chief consul of the Mary- land division of the Jéague, attended a re- ception of the club, and made a good speech in favor of good soads- The town is over- whelmingly republican, and the regular re- publican ticket was expected to have cn easy thing, but the candidate for mayor was beaten out by @ majority of nearly Seventy votes, while a town council of men all in favor of good roads was secured, and the way down the line to the smallest public office. The energy and activity dis- layed by the club'in the effort of improved the newly elected treasurer, J. W. Clenden- ning, seems to have no fears of a revolt. At least that is the tdea conveyed by him probation. S| tial way. pense. $15 worth 9 $50 worth, _ $75 worth, ~$100 worth, years. An anteed. of this league. They will appreciate th fact that it is merely a case of disappoint- ment on the first round, and surely there never was a body of men in the world who could ail have the same opinion on one sub- ject. 7ST em inclined to/thinke that-an the mat! ter of allowing or of granting Sunday rac- ing in the different sections, by local cption, we put the league in a position where it would be hard to draw the linc. It is hest in ali cases to have such matters settled at the assembly and the majority vote to be final on any such subject. I do not in the least fear that our western friends and brother wheelmen would think of cbandon- ing the league. They appreciate, as all the rest of us do, that unity is strength, and if we wish to make ourselves a powerf-l Loly We must learn to maintain the unit. Reporting to the State Department on the recent bicycle show at Dublin, Ireland, at which it was found to afford an oppor- tunity for a comparison of American and British machines, the Dublin consul sa: “About 650 machines were exhibited. Of these per cent were of British construc- tion, and the remainder, with the exception of eleven of French make, which closely resembled the American, were of American manufacture. There was a striking differ- ence in construction and fittings between the American and British bicycles, the higher crank bracket and corresponding higher seat and longer steering head of the former being in striking contrast to the dropped crank bracket and short steering head of the latter. But the most important differences were in the fittings. The Amer- ican machines, with a few notable excep- tions, had wooden rims with single tube tires, a plain steel brake, small, hard sad- dle and“ often wooden handle bars, while the British machines had defachable tires fitted to steel rims (hollowed from the best grades), a rubber lined brake, large,springy saddle and steel handle bars. But what struck one most was the difference in mud guards, the short, narrow and almost use- less wooden guards on American machines (when they had even these) forming a striking contrast to the ample steel or cel- luloid mud guards used on all the British machines intended for road riding. “It seems remarkable that our manu- facturers of bicycles do not attempt to fit the machines they export to suit the tastes and necessities of those for whose patron- age they desire to compete. Why they consider it a necessity to fit useless mud guards to machines intended for use In a country where it rains on an average of 229 days every year is hard to understand. ‘There is no necessity to change the designs of our machines nor to fit steel rims in place of wood, as in time the public will become accustomed to them, but short, narrow, useless guards will meet wi WELL-KNOWN CYCLE FOLK Tom Winder, who last year made a trip around the border line of the United States, is making the same trip this season, in company with his wife, on a lecture tour. It is reported that he is meeting with much success. Alec B. Macdonnell, the American rider now abroad, was very unsuccessful on his visit to Australia. He left the antipodes a few weeks ago for Italy. Henry Brasher and Ash Cumings recently completed a ride from San Francisco to Thomasville, Ga. The cycling papers are making a good deal of fun over the report that Tom Coop- er will shortly issue another challenge to race Eddie Bald. It is said that Morin, the fast French rider, is only nineteen years of age. Linton has issued a challenge to Morin for a series of three races to be held in Paris. Joe Donohue, well known for his skating abilities, will appear on the track this sea- son for honors and cash. A. A. Chase has taken to ice skating, and recently won $15 in professional con- tests. He is one of England’s crack racers. Con Baker recently entered a three-day two-hour race at his home at Columbus, Ohio, and surprised himself and his friends by winning. His success in this will encourage him to pay more attention to long-distance riding next season. Ray Macdonald is now in the south get- ting in condition for the coming racing season, ‘Tom Linton has announced that he will = We offer every - OPT = possess Reputable, First-class Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry —newest, most charming effects, and pay for them ina way that'll never be an ex- Me Z ia Sag 50 75 75 —Were not here for a day, month or year. We're permanently established, and will continue to pile up success after success as our Baltimore house has done for 51 Our Guarantee. mense capital—purchasing for both houses for cash enable many other jewelers never think of. y honest man or woman can buy STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry on the easy terms above without any publicity. All transac- tions are strictly confidential. Goods delivered on first payment. CASTIEILBERG'S patonat 1103 Pa. Ave. of French cycle racing, will try for the Moscow-St. Petersburg record some time in June or July. He will make the ride simply to show that he still has speed left in him. A Brussels cycle paper makes the an- nouncement that Albert Shock, the veteran long-distance rider, holds the New Yerk- Chicazo record of nine days and five hours. Frank Bowdon of London has started on a trip around the world for the benefit of bis health, going across the continent, through Asia, and landing in this country at San Francisco, working eastward to New York. The fact that little Mitchell will ride in this country this season has aroused the ire of the French public, who confidently expected that he would remain in their ist. ‘The comment on the recent Gimm-Hale match race by Wheeling, an English cycle paper, is as follows: “Americans are de. lighted because Louis Gimm, their twenty. Tour-hour champion, defeated Teddy Hale in a 10-mile ra) Cleveland, on Febru- ary 6. The stakes were £50 a side, and the win was by the nartowest margin. The track was something bigger than a soup plate, but not much—a matter of eighteen laps scoring a mile. LA OW. NOTES The first long run of the local division was taken last Sunday to the Maryland side of the Great Falls, Road Consul A: W. Leeke being in charge. There were about thirty riders in the party, and the upward trip provec very enjoyable. An excellent dinner was served. While at the place the rain began to fall, and all of the riders were forced to come into town through the rain, getting soaking wet. This was the enly thing that marred the pleasure of the day. The midweek run Wednesday evening around the city was also well attended, there being fully twenty-five riders in line. ‘The weather was good, the night clear and the ride thoroughly appreciated. No run is scheduled for tomorrow, but next Wednesday evening a trip will be made to Cabin John bridge. The start will be made at 7:30 o'clock from Franklin Square, corner of 18th and K streets, and all league members and their friends are invited to attend. Bicycles as Baggage. The following letter received during the week is self-explanatory: Mr. Wm. F. Robertson, Chief Consul Dis- trict of Columbia Division, L. A. W., Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I take pleasure in advising you that on and after the 7th instant te Penn- sylvania Railroad Company will check free of charge to any point on fis system east of Pittsburg and Erie, inclusive, bicycles when accompanied on same train by owners and provided the,passenger presenting the bicycle for carriage has no baggage. Kindly advise the me:nbers of your or- ganization and oblige. Very truly, C. STRAUS, Pass. Agent, E. E. Div., Penna. R.R. New Members. ‘The crusade inaugurated for an increase of membership is bearing a good deal of fruit, and the r.nks of the organization are coming up rapidly. During the race at Convention Hall there were over a hundred new names secured by the local officials. Small books of applications are being dis- tributed among the members and these are being rapidly filled up and returned. At the present rate of increase the local division will have a membership of fully a thous- and, if not more, by the end of this year. Applications Received, During the week the following applica- tions for membership were received and forwarded to the general secretary at Bos- Geo. W. Engel, 431 10th street northeast. 8. Ginsburg, 14th street. Edward A. Gay, far Department. ‘H, J. Greer, 1111 14th street. ‘Wm. D. Horrigan, M. D., 2496 Pennsylva- nia avenue. honest man and woman the eppertu $1.00 weekly. . $1.50 weekly. 510.00 down, $2.00 weekly. _ These Terms Will Be Permanent. Next Star Office. Established 1846. Baltimore House, 108 N. Eutaw St. | Publie. April 1 was Our First Anniversary in Washington. Our Fifty-first Anniversary in Baltimore. —We take this occasion to extend to you all—friends and patrons—our sincerest thanks for the cordial spirit with which you have met our endeav We thank you for the success you have gi the most popular Diamond, Watch and Jewelry hous position in one short year. And we're going to show our appr rs to merit your ap- en us—made ours known in Washingion—given us t eclation in a substan- as mit mi to We've Reduced Our Credit Terms. $10 worth, $1.00 down, $1.50 down, $25 worth, $2.50 down, $5.00 down, $7.50 down, cts. weekly. cts. weekly. cts. weekly. We'll sell cheaper on easy payments than any other jew- eler does for cash. Our im- us to save discouyts Everything guar- Mrs. Wm. T. Robert Louis Ric Mrs. E. northwest 1 13th street Daniel F S87 14th stre Thompson, 14th and I streets. H. Voigt, 3th street. B. F.White S Cc. E. Watson, Edward Laury White, 1502 Vermont ave- nue. Alfred White, 1908 G street. Pennsylvania avenue, Renewal .pplications—Walter C. Allen, District buildin, W. Oker, 2222 I street, and Geo. Reisimer, 1018 18th street. Damages Recovered. W. J. Colte of 1335 F street, a member ef the local division, during the latter part pf March was run into by the driver of one of the Hub wagons, injuring the rider and Camaging the machine to the extent of $6. Mr. Larrimore, the c man of the rights and privilege commit- tee, took the case in hand, put the case befcre the proprietors of the Hub, who re- quired the driver to pay the damages. Within a week after it was put in the hands of the committee Mr. Coite was eguin riding his shine. The rider w on the right street, the drive coming up © the north si with Mr. Co: . turned without going to e of the street and collided who was near the corner. This Is just what the committee from the league complained of before the Com- missioners last summer, and asked that drivers be arrested for driving in this manner, though no attention was paid to the complaint of the committee. Another Case. A case of the same kind has been brought to the attention of the commit by another member. S. S. Kelsey of 625 Maryland avenue northeast, who is about sixty years of age, was riding east on Mas- sachusetts avenue on the south side of the street. One of the Union Transfer Com- pany’s wagons, being driven rapidly up 6th street, turned the corner sharply and collided with the cyclist, who at the time of the collision still remained south of the car tracks. Mr. Keisey, besides having his wheel broken, was cut and bruised about the face and otherwise injured. The com- mittee has retained a lawyer and proposes to push the case to the utmost. This is one of the many advantages of league membership, and many cyclists are recognizing that ii is just what is needed. a Celery in Michigan, From the Chicago News Since 1880 Kalamazoo celery has ha‘ first Place in the market, and the email Michi- gan town has built up a national reputation for itself on the strength of its celery-grow- ing. The excellence of Kalamazoo celery is said to be due to a small area of meadows or bottom lands, where the soil consists of a@ peculiar form of black muck, the result of vegetable decomposition, especially fay- erable to the celery’s needs. These mead- ows are largely covered by glass hotbeds, by means of which four crops a year are raised. The work is principally monopolized by Hollanders, occupying frame dwe'lings on their smaJl holdings. It is estimated that the Kalamazoo celery beds produce from 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 dozen bunches per an- bum, netting the town at least $900,000, The carpenters of the town supply the wooden bexes in which the celery is packed. The largest celery farm under one manageny in the country is said to be that at Green- town. Ohio, where 100 acres are covered with celery beds.