Evening Star Newspaper, July 16, 1898, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1898-24 PAGES. — ONE MONTH FREE! The Unprecedented and Wonderful Response That Has Been Made to Dr. Cowden’s Offer---Given for the Last Time in This Practice, and to Gain the Benefit Patients Must Apply Before August 1---There Will Be No Extension of Time---Do Not Delay, This is Positive Information. Applies to All Diseases. The offer of a month's treatment und medicines free made by Doctor Cowden ix not restricted to any one class of patients. It applies to all diseases, including Deafness, C€ tarrh, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, Consemption, Dyspepsia and _ other forms of Stomach Troubles, Disease of the Liver, Kidneys and Bladder, Blood Diseases, Skin Diseases, Nerv- ous Diseases, ete. If you are a sufferer from any the above diseases place yourself a der the care and treatment of Doctor Cewden now and receive during the course one month's treatment free. *“;HE ONLY EXCEPTIONS.” month applies to all diseases except obesity. These ailments are treated f absolute guarantee to cure and are 1 the offer. Cataract cured without esity cured without dieting or danger. This is the offer made by Doctor Cowden, with a view of demonstrating clearly and in a forcible manuer the advantage to sufferers from chronic disease of taking treatment during the summer oe If you have any The catar: on a plan ded disease or ailment tending tow- ard Cons m, that relentless foe that ae off {ts thousands of victims annually, then you should take Doctor Cowden's splendid treatment— take It now, when, under favorable conditions that exist, a speedy « assured, eatuent prevents the development into a ess of a dangerous class of diseases that nere trivial ailments and are too apt to das such. s up a cold and stops a cough more ly and thoroughly than ‘This rous decay of cata ts, reduces the swollen tonsils L tone to the vocal cords. It expels the muc e head and cleanses and It allays inflammation, puts a stop to tickling In sughing and enables the patient to 's even the most desperate cases of ase and affords the patient a last nce for restoration to bealth. Catarrhal Deafness. We publish this week the case of Mr. A. H. Hardisty of Siigo, Md., who says: I am now ex- periencing the greatest pleasure that can come to & man who had lost bis sense of bearing. For eight what have been to me long, weary years I have been deaf. My affliction cate on gradually, each year getting worse and worse. I finally could not bear the natural voices of my friends and as- sociates. I could not hear the merry fests of pleas- ant company. A play, a lecture, a sermon, 80 enjoyable to others, were nothing to me but a jumble of mumbling sounds. Lost to me were the pleasures of life which come through the sense of hearing. Recently I began to shun social affairs, as I did not hear what was being said around about me, and I felt as all other deaf people do, that it was not agreeable to talk to me, for I could only hear when spoken to in a very loud yolce. It bothered me fn my business, and while my fellew- workmen laughed and chatted I worked cn from morning till night, deprived even of the restful effects of conversation, which does so much toward making labor seem less wearisome. Added to all this was a persistent hissing sound in my head, like that of escaping steam. Only those having this complication can even imagine how distressing this becomes. I have often thought I would be happy if I could only get rid of the noise. Greater things were in store for me, however, and I am only too pleased to say that not cnly have the noises gone, but my hearing has been restored, so that I probably hear as well as ever. I saw in the papers where Doctor Cowden pub- lished the names and addresses of a great mrny patients whom he had cured. I called on seme of them and found that the statements were correct. they advised me by all means to take the treat- ment. T have done so, and have no reason to regret it. One day, after I had been treated and was leaving his office, I noticed I was hearing better. That was the beginning of my improvement, since which time it has been so rapid I now hear everything— people talking at all distances, my watch tick, the nolses of the street and traftic—in fact, all that others hear. Of course, my fellow-workmen have noticed this change, and they have tested me in every way possible, until all are satistled that my hearing has been restored. Dr. J. M. Cowden, 715 13th Street Northwest. Office Hours—9 a.m. to 12 m.; 2 to 5 p.m.; 7 to 8 p.m. daily; Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, THE GLEN ECHO GAMBLING Citizens Who Commend The Star's Expose of the Den. c Incidents Which Prove the Character ef the Place and Its Dire- ful Influence. tters received in commen- rs expose of the gam- near Glen ho are the writers having given per- ir publication ¢ of The Evening Star: gratified on reading Among ma your expose of the Glen “Club” and “Amusement Village.” Together with my family, I visited this resort some weeks ago, and in raking our way to the spring, which lies a short distan phitheater, we had to pass these gam- the mana: “Amusement by Echo as the a glance at the place was mvince me of the character boo advertised and t to of the amusements found there. I had looked forward with pieasure to the even- ings we could spend at this charming re- sort during the present summer, but my @nticipations were thus cut short, ad I @t once resolved to put a boycott on the place. The officials of Montgomery county are certainly not ignorant of the lawless mgmanner in which this resort is being cun- ted, and I have often wondered why §uch blots upon a community are permit- ted to « 8. W. LANGFORD. Jul: I. 1808. Wo the Editor of The Evening Start I have read with much interest the ac- eount of the scenes witnessed by your reporter last Sunday afternoon at Glen Echo. Truly the citizens of the District pf Columbia owe you a vote of thanks for this gre ement, which may, God i prevent our-youth of both sexes, t, from visiting this noted musements. Truly yours, ) SUBSCRIBER OF 184, 1898. To the Editor of The Byening Start My on was called last night to your ment Village— Blot on Star of the j4th ins and allow me to express grat- ifcation and gratitude for your timely ex- ose of this ious “gambling hell.” None lave you come to the assist- ance of ing public, and I trust your truthful of the deliberate sys- tem of t is being operated at that be cho of the Poto- results. A SUBSCRIBER. tor of The Evening Stars sir Your article in Thursday's © the gambling hell that ion nightly at Glen Echo and to the point. If the pro- this beautiful spot are desirous Dear Star in regard t it certainly close up it is enough to make a man shed tears to see old men and young men, some of apparent intelligence, “fleeced’" by these com:non sharps, who thrive on the dupes who “go up against the game” hoping to win. I saw one man there a fow nighis ago, evidently a labor- ing man, who lost $37 within five minutes at h one of these games. I watched him as 1 to go away. His face was pale there were tears in hia eyes, and 1 as if in @ vision, a little home and vife surrounded by a little group dren, who perhaps were at nent waiting for “papa’s” return. ad case, and I was interested. I d this man in conversation, and at he was a married man with seven chiidrea. Saturday night d one in that home—a home in sins of the father will cause sorrow he hearts of many. It ts such men as this one whom it is the duty of thelr feJow-citizens to protect from them- ® owners of this place refuse ese unlawful practices, then the # should act, and act quickly, urs truly, July 15, 1898, Sg iar ie Something of a Puzzle. lerstand it all,” he said. nd what?” she asked. ."" he explained, “you tried on suit, and i happened to see you tn {t at the Rotel.” She blushed and admitted that he was right. “Thereupon,” he continued, “you seream- e4 3 2 away.” Ag © admitted that he was right. “But toda he went on. “you have promenaded up and down the beach in it in sight of everybody, and there hasn't béen even 4 suggestion of a scream. I don’t un- derstanc {t at all.” Neither did she, but of course she didn’t admit it. LOCAL RACING CHAT It is expected that before the end of the season there will be half a dozen or more gcod middle-distance match events held in tris city, at which many of tito cracks of the country will be in attendance. As it is now, several events are on the schedule. The first will occur next week, at which Joe Vernier, the Philadelphian, will appear. While at present he .s scheduled to race Schade, the name might be changed, and Ccunselman may be selected to race against him. Following this raze will come Jimmie Michael. His appearance in this city the week following the above mention- ed race is almost a certainty,‘aceording to the statement of the management of the park track. After this Cisyac, Jay Eaicn and some of the other ieading lights wiil be brought. over and pitted against one of the local men. According te tha present plan, a middle-distance event is likely to be a feature at almost every one of the following weekly meets, Counselman !s riding strong, and 1s siiow- ing up in excellent condition. He has shown a wonderful improvement in his condition, and is able to reel off mile after mile at a two-minute or less clip. He has be=n able to tollow the hottest place that the local riders can give him, and that is saying a gcod deal. He feels certain that he can make ten miles in eighteen minutes, which, if accomplished, would place him’ among the crack riders of the country in the mid- die-distance class. In a recent attempt at the park track he rode fou> miles in the fast time of 7.14, which 1s on an average of a mile in 1.4842. He is anxious to get out on the track in some match events just to show what he can do, and Manager Jose of the Eclipse team promiges to give him all of the chance necessary in a very short time. In the current bulletin of the chairman of the racing board, the registration num- bers of Fred Schade and E. L. Wilson as professional riders are given. Schade will be knewn as 163, while Wilson is to be known as 164 It cost each rider exactly $2 to be thus registered. A Virginia ctrevit will shortly be started on which ali of the local professional riders are expected to compete. The Eclipse team will be sent as a whole, contesting for fresh honors and glory. Tne arrangement for the circuit is now being made by Mr. Jose, the team manager. It is proposed to so up in the valley and surprise the people in the Shenandoah region. Charlestown, Winchester, Harrisonburg and Staunton will be covered. In the first two named places there is a half-mile track, and in the last two there are quarter-mile tracks, all dirt courses. From Staunton a jump will be made to Roanoke, Richmond, Fe- tersburg and Norfolk, at each of which s e is a malf-mile path. A meet n July 30, at Richmond, will be attended by a number of local men, If the Virginia circuit proves to be a success from a racing poiat of view, the ccuit will be extended, almost down to the gulf. Greensboro’ and Charlotte, N. C., will be visited, as will also Kock Hili and Yorkville, S. C., and Atlanra, Ga. Possibly sonville and one or two other cities in lorida will be included, and also Mobile and other places in Alabama. Correspond- euce on the subject is now going on, ond so far the plan is progressing smoothly. The local riders will carry with them a full supply of pacing macaines and other necessary paraphernalia, and will be gone probably a full month, not longer. When the start will be made depends entirely upon the completion of ail arrangements, and this ts expected to be done by the lat- ter part of this month. A rece meet Is scheduled at Atlanta, Ga., for next Tues- dzy, and as this is the home of Bob Wal- theur, he will most likely be sent cown, with several companions, to participate in the professional event Just at present the Kolipss team has plenty of pacing machines. In fact, there are more machines than there are riders to operate them. The pacing outfit consists of three triplets, one quad. and three or four tandems. It is likely that this may be increased by the purchase of a quint. In speaking of the race meet Tuesday at Baltimore, regarding the one-mile pro- fessional handicap, W. C. Watkins, the state handicapper, said the racing made him think he was suffering from paresis. He had handicapped the men most {n‘elli- gibly, but the results were curious. Robert Walthour, who has been riding miles and winning in 2.01 4-5, could not qualify in 213 45. H. R. Steenson, who has been riding in 2.01, failed to qualify in a heat, a» he did not ride the mile betier than 2.33. The race was run In’ four heats. In the first heat Schade, with five seconds handl- cap, failed to qualify. In the second heat eb. Walthour, scratch man; A. C. Moran, four seconds, and Charles Gause, nine sec~ ords, also failed to get placed. Fred Sims and H. R. Steenson, whe were scratch men in the third heat, suffered a like fate. No local men rode in the fourth heat, According to the announcement in the lccal pacing crews, Harry Greer will be utilized as steersman on the quad, a posi- tion requiring many qualifications. Schade will steer one of the triplets, while a second triplet Spr den Bteered a Ridog ts The name ot steersman third trip- let has not been announced, E CLUB. GOSSIP. The members of the Arlington Wheelmen deeply mourn the death of one of their number, Mr. Joseph R. Cassin, and as a mark of respect the club run scheduled for last Sunday to Camp Alger was declared off. He had been associated with the club but a few months and owing to continuous sickness since his election the members never had the pleasure of seeing him at a meeting or a club run, A large crowd assembled at the starting point last Sunday morning, but many of the members returned home upon hearing the sad news. About twenty of the A’s took a short morning ride to Highland Park, and everybody expressed themselves as having. an excellent time. Lou Harding and J. D. Frazee acted as pacemakers and the last mile and a half of the journey was reeled off at a lively gait. The regular monthly meeting was held Tuesday evening at Carroll Institute. Re- ports of the officers and committees showed everything to be in a flourishing condition and the secretary’s report, stating that a good sum remained in the treasury, was very gratifying. He. read the resignation, acompanied by an interesting letter, of. John W. Rawlings, former secretary-treas- urer, requesting that it be accepted. His’ resignation was accepted and the club’ unanimously voted to place his name on the honorary list. Henry Lafontine was unani- mously elected to active membership. Among the different matters discussed at the meeting none created more interest than the club house question. At present a‘ majority of the boys seem to be in favor of the club establishing itself In a club house. So strong was this feeling, in fact, that a committee of five was appointed to get all the information possible on the sub- ject and report at the next meeting. At the conclusion of the business meeting the barrel of hard shell crabs which had been furnished by the amusement com- mittee were spread on the two long tables in the dining hall accompanied, of course, by everything that goes to make a genuine crab feast. The boys enjoyed themselves immenseiy. Durirg the evening many good stories were told and the singing of patriot- fc songs was indulged in by all present. Captain Murphy carried a number of the boys out to the International Park Monday evening for tne purpose of selecting three of the fastest men to represent the club in the team race to be run tonight. ‘Iwo heats were run from which Messrs. Murphy, J. Walker, Whitson, Stone, H. Walker and L. Smith qualified. In the final heat, L. Smith ran first, R. Stone, second; J. Whit- son, third, and J. Walker, fourth (substi- tute), and these riders will be expected to uphold the red and black on the track to- night. The boys were paced by a new trip- let and excellent time was made. ‘Tomorrow week Captain Murphy will call a run down the Potomac as far as Gly- mont by boat and thence twenty-miles on land awheel to Chapel Point, where the boys will get dinner and take a dip in the salt water. The trip home will be by boat. Secretary-Treasurer J. F. Broadbent left Thursday evening for Cleveland, Ohio. He will be absent about two weeks. The club is glad to learn of the conval- escence of J. D. Frazee, who had a serious accident while riding his wheel last Sunday. At Tuesday's meeting the secretary was directed to send a letter, in the name of the club, to two of the members who are away in the army. Invitations have been received from Mr. A. Leeke, announcing the date of wedding to be on the 19th instant. The best wishes of the club are extended to Arthur, and he will be remembered by the club. Brandywine, Md., will be the destination of the run tomorrow morning. Captain miung hiygbis 8) recently recelven/a communion: tion from Mr. Smith, stating that exten- sive preparation have been made and that his spring chickens are in excellent condi- tion. This is an old run of the club's and a large number of the boys are expected to make the trip. The century run of the Century Cycle Club to Baltimore last Sunday was marred by a serious accident to three members of the club, just as the club was finishing the last few miles of the century. The run was called for 5 o'clock Sunday morning, but it was 6 o'clock before the start was made. Those who participated in the run were Messrs. Samuel Barnhartt, Al. Hol- lander, Will Kauffman, Will Goodman and Howard Fisk, with Captain Ed. S. Byrnes in command.’ The trip to Baltimore was without Incident, and the party of dusty riders pulled into the monumental city shortly before noon. After a rest the start was made for home at 3 o'clock. Coming through Baltimore the forks on Sam Barn- hartt's ‘wheel went down and he was obliged to return home by train. “Harry Park joined the club at Baltimore and re- turned with the club. Nearing the city on the Bladensburg road the forks of the tan- dem, on which Joseph Benner and William O'Connor were mounted, broke, throwing both riders heavily to the ground. Benner is still confined in a private ward in Provi- dence Hospital. O'Connor was removed to his home, No. 429 Massachusetts avenue, Monday afternoon. Both of the boys are rapidly improving, and will soon be out again. The Century boys have been in con- stant attendance with the injured mem- bers, and everything possible is being done for them, in order that they rest comforta- ble, and their speedy recovery is anxiously looked for not only by the club boys, but by their large circle of friends. The regular meeting of the club will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Several applications, which are now in the hands of the membership committee, will be acted on at the meeting Monday night. ‘he track team which was to have par- tictpated in the match race at the Park Bi- cycle Club's track tonight has been with- drawn by Captain Byrnes. The team was composed of William C. O’Connor, Wili Maher and Ed. Hanger, jr., but owing to last Sunday’s accident it was decided to not enter the team. President Chas. H. Coons left last Mon- day night for Rochester, N. ¥., where he will be gone for five months. During his absence Mr. Ed. 8. Byrnes, captain of the Century Club, has been appointed centurion for the District, and will act in that ca- pacity until Mr. Coons’ return. Captain Byrnes has decided not to call a run tomorrow, owing to last Sunday’s ac- cident. The club members will visit the in- jured boys and spend the day with them. GENERAL GOSSIP. ‘The Australian style of racing, the invi- tation pursuit race, which will be intro- duced in this city at the meet this evening at the Park track, was tried and proved to be successful a few we2ks ago at Philadel- phia. The race lasted for thirteen and a third miles, occupying over thirty-one and a half minutes. There were six contest- ants, and the race was finally won by Charizs Church. Here is the press report of the race: “Frank Starbuck was the last man to be caught. Church and Starbuck battled for over thirteen miles, and the ex- citsment at times grew intense. During the last two laps, however, Starbuck had out his distress signals, and Church had little ¢ifficulty in overtaking him. McCurdy was the first man caught, and Henri Cissac, the French rider, was the second victim. Karl Kaser, who was to ride in the race, did not put in an appearance, and Bob Wal- thour of Atlanta was substituted. The man- agement wanted-to put on Leon Boulay in place of Kaser, but Starbuck objected, the Frenoh rider evidently being considered too fast by ‘Star.’ Walthour was the third man to drop out, and Nat Butler, who was left with Church and Starbuck, put up a game race, but his followers were too fast for him and finally ‘pulled his cork.’ After the race Church was pulled off his wheel end carried off the track, amid great ap- plause from the 5,000 spectators.” Henri Cissac, the French rider, who was defeated Tuesday evening in a ten-mile match race by Jay Eaton of Philadelphia, seems to have peculiar ideas of training, judging by the report in a Baltimore pa- per, which says: “‘Cissac has his imported idee. of training, which is to train up in- steel of down. Like the late Turkish wrestler, Yousouf, he denied himself noth- ing in diet or in smoking or other indul- gences. The race seemed to prove the Ameriean system of training to be as supe- rior tos the mab system as the Jooerioet navy has prov: to the Spanish. Eaton simply ply away at Cissac until he broke his heart, as the riders term tt, end then went out and won with ease. Cis- sac started off in the lead, and pedaled around in front of the American by twenty lengths in the first lap. He stayed in the lead for two miles. In thefirst lap of the third mile Eaton shot by him as if Cissac’s wheel was in a rock. recorded on this track. At the end of five mil2s Eaton hadjla lead of one-half of a lap, and the band got ready. At the end of five and a half miles Eaton had a full lap the lead, and the band struck up ‘Hail Co- lumbia.". At the nq igf the seventh mile Eaton was leadi yy a lap and several cycle lengths. igh s bj. > “Clas was Utes SOT °SE. tonsa “coula not hold his pacemakers. At the finish of eight and a half miles Eaton was leading by achaif mile and>gving easily. . Cissac’s pacers were of no use to him. He could not hold them, an’ ite the cries of ‘Al- lez! from his camp followers h3 was un- equal to the emer8éncy and couldn't ‘allez worth a cent.’ Eaton won by four and a half laps. Cissac did not prove to be an easy loser, and at Ne sald to his pace- makers was evideptly 4 plenty, but as he could only say it Fréhch the pacemakers were not bothering, beiriz unable to under- stand him. The papemakers.said his defeat was due to ‘fool kleas about training.’ The time of the race by tiles was as follows: 1-292; 2-3:59; 3-54.45; 4-7:372-5; 5 9:59; 6 12:02 2-5; T=14:108-5; $=16:20 1-5; 9—18:34 2-5; 10-2087 1-5. Bicycle racing at Frederick, Md., seems to be practically. dead, ast year the state meet of the Maryland ‘division was held at the town, but was essful. This year the state meet was'again held at the sam? Place, and was even more unsuccessful. Last year the races were attended by as many as two hundred and fifty people, but this year hardly fifty put in an appearance. The various committees of the Frederick Bicycle Club worked hard enough to make @ success of the affair, and the failure can hardly be attribut2d to.them. The division officers this year paid very little attention to the meet, and thé only state official —— was the member of the racing joard, A thunderstorm came up just at the tims the races were to start, and the spectators spent the time in listening to the band playing patrictic selections. At the regular weekly race meet at the ‘Colosseum at Baltimore next Tuesday even- ing the feature of the evening will be a fif- teen-mile: paced match race between Jay Eaton and John 8. Johnson. The program for ‘the evening will embrace one or two Professional events, which will be attended by some of the Iccal riders. Last week was the first time this season that the local men: returned from Baltimore without a singls prize to their credit. ————— MIDDLE DISTANCE RACING Middle distance bicycle racing has taken a firm hold upon the people of this country, and the manner in which records are made and broken !s astonishing. This year more than ever does this seem to be the case, and time-has been‘tiade for various dis- tances that several years ago was hardly thought of. Already this year it has oc- curred that racords ‘made one day have been smashed badly on the following day. To do. this requires speed on the part of the rider, and plenty. of good pace. The value of pace is more appreclated now than ever before, and as this is an essential thing in the hunt for victory in match races, and also in the smashing of records, the cracks for this style of racing manage to keep men regularly employed, whose sole duty is to furnish pace for match events. Last year when an-English rider made over thirty-two miles an hour the feat was regarded as something wonderful, yet in this country only a few weeks ago, a French rider mangged,to break the record by nearly a mile, at the same time smash- ing all iniermediate Yécords. In view of the present close compétition it seems hard- ly likely that thisgrecord will remain the full season, and by gome it 1s predicted that before the end of, fhe year somewhere be- tween thirty-four‘ and“thirty-flve miles an hour will be reached!'To make thirty- three miles in the hour a rider has to go at an average of.@ mile in 1:49, while to make thirty-four miles, in the same time the miles will have to be made in about 1:45. In some of “thé match events a mile has been made inaettIe over 1:38. noe The compilation{of a table of middle-dis- tance records ap te,dat> would. undoubted- ly afford good referei Up to the hour the records now are: Miles. Time. Ne Folder. Nor. eer Eero 3-5 rr 15. 14 2-5. 15, 1-5. ‘Taylor, 1s. 15. . + Paylor. Bos 58 Record for one hour, 33 miles 936 yards, made July 5, at Willow Grove track, Phila- delphia, by Edward Taylor. Previous rec- ord, 32 miles 1,086 yards, made at Crystal Palac3 track, London, England, last fall by J. W. Stocks. Best previous record for thir- ty-three miles was held by Palmer, another English rider, whose time was 1:01:25 4-0, As an Illustration of the manner in which records arg made and broken the following is given. At tha Charles River track, Bos- ton, Michael and McDuffee met in a fifteen- mile race. Owing to an accident to the wheel of the midget McDuffee won. His time for each mile, tha previous records and the holders of the same are given: Miles, Holder, Elkes MeDuffee ieDuttee teDuttce McDuftee MeDuttee MeDuttee MeDuffea Mebuffee MeDuifoe McDusee MeDuffea MeDuites MeDuites 25: McDuftes Jead to this point, where McDuffee passed him,.the Bostonian holding the lead to the end, Edward Taylor and Tom Linton started their thirty-mile match race July 4 at the Willow Grove track, Philadelphia, but after the eighth mile, with: Linton in th2 lead, the referee ordered the men to stop on ac- count of the rain that was falling. The timé up to the eight miles resuited in s2v- eral records being smashed, as follows: Ptevious Holder. Michael Michael ‘MeDuftee McDuffee MeDumtce Mebuffee MeDuttes McDuffee kept it to 8. *Linton took the the ena. 25 lead. at this mile and The day fotlowing alf of the riders came together, and all reco#as were practically smashed by on> mamcorithe other, including the hour The xinner of each mile, his time, and the breyjous best time were as follows: "Previous Previous record, 1 aia Michael; 8, 4 and 5 fee; 6, 7 and 8 miles: hela by toni 9 t0 17 mnlles, held by Lins ‘to 80 miles held les, he! 3 toe On;-21 to 80 race Taylor con- putting up new Biocks SIS) BIOL S-52125¢2asouias SBcceocecPulanee 11 ANOTHER RACE MEET The ninth race meet of the season, held under the auspices of the Park Bicycle Club will be held this evening at the track of the club on the Conduit road, commenc- ing at 8 o'clock. Additional electric lights have been put im piace, and the meet -promises to be the best night event given so far. The fact that ladies will be admit- ted free is looked upon as a guarantee that a large crowd will be present. The interest of the meet is centered in two of the five events on the program. The one-mile club team race, which practically settles the championship of the District, is engaging most of the attention. Consider- able speculation as to the outcome is made. The invitation pursuit race, after the Aus- tralian system, is also expected to be an interesting race, as the men will ride any- where from five to fifteen miles. The full list of entries is as follows: One-mile novice—E. D. Tucker, M. E. Pittman. Andrew Mills, F. B. Miller, O. H. Milier, Geo. Z. Phillips, C. Heffner, H. Weigel, H. Moran. Club team race, one mile—Arlington Wheelmen, L. Smith, E. Whitson, R. H. Stone; Washington Road Club, N. H. Man- nakee, J. E Hanger, jr., H. S. Matchett; Levant Wheelmen, Ed. Hutchinson, L. Sanford, Wm. Brearley. One-mile handicap, professional—C._ E. Ganse, W. F. Sims, H. R. Steenson, Bob. Walthour, L. Counselman, H. Z. Greer, R L. French, F. Schade, A. C. Moran, W. F. Throop, T. N. Mudd, jr, Wm. Sims, B. L. Wilson. Australian pursuit race—H. R. Steenson, Minneapolis; Bob. Walthour, Atlanta; A. C. Moran, Washington, D. C.; Jas. L. Ives, Baltimore, Md.; T. N. Mudd, jr., Washing- ton, D. C.; Wm. F. Throop, Washington, D.C. Quarter-mile exhibition, against time, professiénal—W. F. Sims, F. Schade. TERMS OF THE TRACK A good many persons who read the news- paper accounts of bicycle race meets are often puzzled over the terms used. There 1s a distinct class of words connected with bicycle racing, and are really one of the main characteristics of the sport. Some of the terms seem to have been coined es- pecially for the purpose, while others are practically self-explanatory. As near as can be thought of, the terms used and their meanings are as follows: BunchAn expression used when all of the riders in a race are close together. ‘The term is applied to both open and handi- cap events. In the latter race the rear men are generally reported as “catching the bunch,” meaning thereby that all of the riders in the race, or a majority of them, are riding close together. Elbow trick—A term used for a style of foul riding. In some races the contestants are so close together that their elbows touch, and if a rider wants to keep a man next to him from passing he works his el- bow and edges him away. This trick is dangerous and apt to cause a spill, as the man “elbowed” is apt to momentarily lose control of his wheel. It requires a skilled rider to work the trick, and an equally skilled rider upon whom the game is work- ed, to prevent serious results from follow- ing. Flat—This word 1s invariably used in con- nection with the time of a race, and is practically synonymous with even. Thus, when a rider covers a mile in 2:10 flat, it means that he has ridden the distance in two minutes and ten seconds even, with no fraction of a second added. Handicap—A style of racing in which all of the contestants are supposed to have equal chances of winning. The fast men are made to start from the tape, called the “scratch,” while the slow men are placed so many yards in front, the distance de- pending entirely on the length of the race. The riders who can be classed as being be- tween the fast and slow men, as far as time is concerned, are apportioned to the space between the two, according to riding ability. The limit men are supposed to be able to cover the distance from a point where they start in about the same time as the men starting from the tape, thus equalizing every one’s chance of winning. Homestretch—That portion of the track between the last turn and the tape. Invitation—Another style of racing in which the contestants have been invited to ride. The men thus selected are supposed to be evenly matched. A race of this sort never starts with less than three men. Jumping the sprint—This is an expression which is applied when some rider in a bunch suddenly jumps to the lead, and endeavors to run away from the other riders. This is seldom done until on the last lap. By working this game a rider surprises the other contestants and gains anywhere from one to four lengths before they realize what has occurred. Lap—The distance of one circuit of a track. Thus, a three-lap track means three times around for a mile. Lapped—Used to denote when one rider in a race has gained one complete circuit on his adversary. Limit—This is applied to the distance given the lead men in a handicap race, be- ing the greatest distance from the tape. Mark—This is a term in a handicap race naming the starting point of a rider. A man on the ten-yard mark starts ten yards ahead of the scratch man. Match race—Designating a race where two men ride to determine the best rider. Never headed—Used generally in a han- dicap race, where a limit man wins with- out any other rider in the event passing him. It is also used in any other race where a man gains the lead and manages to keep it until the tape is crossed. Open—A style of racing where any rider is permitted to enter after complyiry with all qualifications on the entry blank. Pace—The setting af a gait for one rider by an individual or in&ividuals in front of him. A man on a single, or men on a mul- ticycle, can furnish pace for the man be- hind. By this style of riding the man im- mediately behind the pacers can ride faster and with more ease than could possibly be the case if he attempted to do so without this assistance. It is a style of riding that has come into general use of late. Brought down to a scientific basis the pacer or the pacing crew in riding fast cut through the air, and create a sort of vacuum or suction immediately behind them, in which the paced man rides. The rider immediately behind the pace gets the benefit of this, while the second or third men behind him) if one or two others are following, do not get the fuil advantage of the pacer or pacers, owing to the rush of air caused in filling the vacuum or suction created. Pocket—This word expresses a helpless condition of a rider, signifying his inability to sprint during the time he remains in the position. A rider is generally pocketed when he is surrounded on all sides by other riders, being unable to forge ahead or turn to either side. This ts a favorite game where there are three or four men working together in a race. A fast rider may be thus caught and held until another man gets so far in the lead as to be able to win out at the finish. Pole—The pole is generally regarded as the inside part of the track, the portion bordering the edge of the infield. It is really a line, or an imaginary line, drawn all around the track, eighteen inches from the Inside end, which measures the length of the lap, the rules of racing stating such. A rider at the pole is supposed to have the best position of any, especially when on the home stretch. Pot hunting—This is generally used to express the workings of a racer who visits race meets in out-of-the-way localities where the riders cannot compare with him in speed, and where he manages to scoop in_all of the leading prizes. Scratch—A term in handicap races which designates the tape or starting point. Sometimes applied to the last man in such @ race, no matter whether he starts from the tape or a short distance from it. ‘When used as a verb the word means to withdraw the entry of some person from a rece. Spill—When one or more riders in a race happen to fall from their wheels while the event is ‘n progress. Sprint—A burst of extra speed. In every race the sprint generally occurs just before pr when entering upon the home stretch. Races anywhere under two miles are gen- erally teriued sprint faces. pace—A rider allows some other rider to set the remains in T: when he for him. So long as he ition he is supposed to be as good as having pacing in @ race. Backstretch—That portion of the track furthest away from the tape. The portion between the second and third turns of the course. Loafing—When the riders of a race refuse to go at a good rate of speed. Very often caused by the unwillingness of any rider in the bunch to furnish pace. Pumping—A rider is said to be pumping when he is in distress, his unusual motions creating attention to his condition. Almost invariably caused by riding too fast, which plays the man out quickly. MICHAEL'S MATCH RACE Late yesterday afternoon Mr. E. G. Cooke, the advance agent for Jimmie Michael, signed an agreement with Mr. J. D. Lasley for the appearance of the Welsh wonder in this city on the night of Wed- nesday, July 27, at the track of the Park Bicycle Club. The articles signed eall for @ ten-mile match race with some local rider for a purse to be decided upon. Mi- chael will be in the city on time and will be obliged to bring with him a crew of at least twenty pace makers, together with all of his pacing machines. In the num- ber Mr. Cooke promises to have Edouard Taylore, the French rider, who recently smashed the world’s hour record at the Willow Grove track, and also Fred Titus, a middle-distance rider, who has been in this. city before and who earned a good reputation. The race will be against some local man, but the name of the local man has not been announced. In fact, the local man has not as yet been selected, and as soon as this is done his name will be announced. In the event to come off Taylore will ride an ex- hibition event, and Titus will also join in with him, paced by quads, quints and sex- tets. It will be the first appearance of the midget in this city, and it is expected that he will draw a large crowd. At the meets in New York and Boston from 10,000 to 15,000 persons witnessed the results. The idea of the management of Michael is to establish a circuit along the eastern coast providing for the appearance of the mid- ge: at regular intervals to ride against some local rider or any other rider of world renown. This will practically be the first good match race for middle-distance riding in this city this year. is afternoon Michael is matched to ride Tom Linton at the Manhattan Beach track in New York city. The outcome of the race will be looked for with consider- able interest. Michael has ridden in only one or two match events this season, and Linton has shown himself to be in first- class condition by his riding in Philadel- Pphia a few weeks ago, when Taylor, his opponent, managed to continue and break the hour record. >—_— WHERE PEOPLE REST. Also Where They Find Recreation During the Summer Vacation. Nearly everybody takes a vacation at this period of the year of longer or shorter duration, and while that question is dis- posed of in most instances, there remains the other one of where the holiday shall be spent. It is to assist in the selection of the latter phase of the holiday season problem that The Star prints from time to time no- tices of various Places in the mountain and seashore where the hot weather period can be spent. The following are some ad- ditional notices: One of the nicest places. to spent the heated term ts at Ocean City, Md., and one of the most comfortable locations there is that occupied by theCollonade. It is very near the beach with all tho com- forts of home and table board secon? to none. Mrs. Massey will give all informs- tion upon application. Mrs. Charles Buhre announces the oper ing of a cozy little hotel at Atlantic C where she will be pleased to see hi friends. Her wide experience at the Ma- jestic fully equips her for the new venture. Her house is on Pennsylvania avenue near Pacific avenue. The best of everything at the inost reasonable rates. Think of being able to stop at Atlantic City and get excellent accommodations for 7 a week. That is what 1s offered by the Liddiesdale on South Kentucky avenue Rear the beach. Write to C. 8. E*heredgo for particulars. Just where the mouth of the Potomac broadens is Coan river, famous throughout Virginia as one of the most picturesque streams. The fishing is equal to any in Chesapeake bay and the crabbing is first Class. W. P. Cowart at Trilby, Va., has a place right on the river and can accommo- date a few guests at moderate terms. Write for particulars. The Hot Springs of Virginia are regaried by many tourists as the ideal summer re. scrt and by invalids as the best sanitartum in the world. The health-giving springs, the magnificent scenery, the delightful climate and the society one meets the 0, all contribute to its renown. The grounis of the hotel have recently been enlarged and golf links have been added with other amusements. Fred Sterry is the manager. Address the Chesapeake and Ohio ticket office for further particular: White Sulphur Springs, West Va., is said to be the representative summer resort of the south. ‘The springs are in Greenbrier county and delightfully situated. The air and water ar2 pure and ihe table one of the best in the country. Lately there has been a great rejuction in prices. The White Sulphur ara within easy access of Washington and cn the Cheasapeake and Ohio railroad, which will furnish a des- criptive pamphlet of the place upon appli- cation. The Fauquier White Sulphur Springs of Virginia have been open sometime and promise to eclipse all former records. Only fifty miles from Washington, with every advantage that contributes to a first-class resort, the springs are indeed one of the most desirable summer resorts hereabouts. The hotel boasts of the fine table it sets end the country vegetables that are fur- pished. Write to D. Mcintyre for pamph- jet. The Westminster is kept open all the Year and is widely known to visitors at Atlantic City, N. J. It is located on Ken- tucky avenue near ‘the beach and {is pro- vided with every appointment to make life comfortabie for the summer boarder. Mr. Roche will send an illustrated cutalogue to all those addressing him at the West- minster. The New Hygeia, at Atlantic City, N. J., as its name implies, has been rebuilt and refurnished, and is being conducted on a generous scale by M. & V. Marsh. It is pleasantly located at the corner of New York and Pacific avenues. It is proving to be a_popular resort, Miss Lizzie Miller announces the opening of Berkeley Hall, St. Michael's, Maryland, one of the most delightful of the resorts on the Pctcmac river. The house is a comfortable, well-appointed one, with a fine table, and there is fine fishing and gunning to be had nearby. The Metropolitan, corner of Atlantic and Massachusetts avenues, Atlantic City, N. J., is most favorably known to frequenters of that famous resort. Its arrangements are complete, perfect sanitation, delightful | location and a splendid table. Proprietor M. C. Andrews will be delighted to furnish information and terms. Newcastle, N. H., is one of the most de- lightful of New England seaside resorts, and the Cerro Gordo Hotel there is a fa- mous house. It is now open for the sea- son, and guests will find it and the resort all that could be desired. A perfectly conducted house is the Hotel Duffington, Atlantic City, N. J., supplied with all the modern equipments and with every home comfort. It is most pleasantly located on Missouri avenue near the ocean, and its terms are but from $7 to $10 a week. Write for information before select- -ing a resort for the summer. Directly on the beach, with a full view of the ocean, !s the Stratford Hotel, corner of Kentucky avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. There is a large sun parlor overlooking the board walk, elevators, sanitary plumbing and all the conveniences. Rates, $1 to $4 a day. European pian and cafe attached. Write Proprietor. John Wiedemer for particulars and other information. Spring Lake Beach fs one of the most de- lightful of the New Jersey seaside resorts, and Wilburton-by-the-Sea, is one of the mors. For the summer the rates are from $7 to $9 weekly. The La Martine, at Atlantic City, is an- other popular hostelry, and is this year un: der new management, Mr. Otto Busse being the proprietor. The La Martine is situated at the corner of Connecticut and Oriental avenues, not far from the beach and near the St. Charles Hotel. The rates have been fixed at $1.50 and $2 per day. The Hotel Boscobel is ons of Atlantic City’s favorite houses, and its patronage each year is made up of prominent fami from ali over the country. A. B. Marion is manager, and he will be glad to mail an llustrated booklet to any one making ap- plication. On the low2r Potomacthere is no more pleasant stopping place than Swann’s Sum- mer Resort. This house is situated one mile from Piney Point Hotel. Here one finds good bathing, fishing and crabbing. Sailboats are free to guests and convey- ances from th» hotel meet each steamer at the wharf. Spectal attention is given to the table, which contains a variety of food, including many sea dishes. Regular rates are $6 a week, with special inducements to families. Apply to J. T, Swann, Piney Point, Ma. Variety Springs is the appropriate name of one of Virginia’s famous resorts. Va- riety Springs is in Augusta county, and here are to be found six varieties of pure, healthful water, cool and refreshing. A new hotel has been erected, and the rates are exceptionally reasonable. Write for an interesting booklet. Address Variety Springs, Va. The Myrtle House at Asbury Park, N. J., is situated near the ocean and is a most desirable place to spend a month or more. The Myrtle boasts an excellent table, and is arranged with all the comforts of home. Mrs. E. West is in charge and has fixed her rates at $6 to $10 a week. Many attractive improvements have been made to the Carroll Villa at Cape May, N. J., which is under the management of Mrs. T. R. Brooks. The Villa is situated at Jackson and Beach streets, and has many fine rooms with ocean view. The Devon at Cape May has entered upon its second season with the most auspicious Prospects for a successful summer. The Devon is near the Pennsylvania railroad Station and the beach. It is homelike and cheerful, with a large porch, airy and well- furnished rooms. Address Mrs. M. B. Field. F. 8. Orem is conducting “The Mary land,” a popular resort at Atlantic City, } J. The Maryland is patronized by many Washington people and offers many attrac- ticns to summer boarders. Hotel Albion, et Asbury Park, N. J., is only fifty yards from the surf and 200 guests can be comfortably accommodated within its spacious precincts. This is the eightesnth season of this popular resort. Board and room can be secured at $8 and $12 a week and from $2 to $2.50 per day. Many people of Washington are w quainted with Cape May, and know favorably Ocean Villa, Jackson near Washington stree only half a square from the beach. Lownes Maddock will give full informatk The Hotel Milburn at Piney Point, Md. gives special rates to families and parties. The hotel was opened June 30, and is now in full running order. Young people par- Ucularly enjoy @ stay at the hotel, as music and dancing are enjoyed by the guests every evening. Mrs. Prichard is the manager of the hotel. A full view of the ocean Is had from the verandas of the Continental Hotel at At- lantic City. The hotel is located on the Atlantic avenue above Rhode Island ave- nue, one of the choicest sections of this Popular resort. Mrs. S. Hit-hing: proprietor, and will furnish terms. “The Colonial,” at Ocean City, now open for gues:s. The Colonial is one of the most attractive of the new seaside hotels, and 1s situated diree:ly on the ocean front and a short distance north of the United States life-saving station. The in- terlor furnishing of the hovel ‘s quite am attractive as its exterior appearances. ‘ure ther information can be had by inqviring at 700 14th street, or of W. J. Warrington, Ocean City, Md. The Hotel Allegheny, Eaglesmere, Pa., is one of the most delightful resorts !n that M4., state. It is extremely healthy, with an elevation of 2,200 feet, the house being sup- plied with all conveniences, including a long-distance telephone. Address Proprie- tor - H.*Van Buskirk for booklets and rates. The Sea Crest, Cape May, N. J., Is one of the best-known houses at that delightful resort. It is directly on the beach—in fact, the nearest—and is also near the Pennsyl- vania railroad station. The table is a fea- ture of the house, and Proprietor L. R. Maddock will be glad to give terms and in- formation and aiso Washington references The Mansion House is an ideal family ho- tel and one of the most favorably known at Auantic City, that famous New Jersey seaside resort. Mr. John W. Emery, the prcprietor and tmanager, announces that the house Is now ope eral management. concerts daily, all the electrical appliances, moderate terms and free "bus to and from trains. Write Mr. Emery for information and terms. Pleasantly situated on Ocean avenue, At- lantic City, N. J., is the Wingfield House, first-class in every respect and famous tor its cuisine. It is but 100 yards from the beach, thoroughly equipped with every comfort and convenience. Drop Proprietor A. Kleckner a line of inquiry before decid- ing where you will go. under the same lib- The Hotel Lelande ts located directly on the beach at Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Massachusetts avenue. It is most favora- bly known to all who visit that great resort as a most completely furnished and equipped house, guests being furnished with every comfort and convenience by Proprietors Samuel Wagner & Son. Proprietor J. B. Hawk of the Vermont House, Atlantic City, New Jersey, an- rounces the opening of that favorite hotel, which is situated near the beach on Ver- mont avenue. The service and cuisine are of the best, the rates being $10 and upward weekly. All the rooms of the house are large and airy. It is claimed for Bew's Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, that it enjoys undoubted- ly the finest location at that resort, being located on Lliinois avenue, directly on the beach. The house is supplied with every modern appointment, including elevator, hot and cold sea baths, and a fine table. It is run by Proprietor Richard Bew, on the American and European plans, and he will be pleased to furnish terms and informa- tion. ‘The Aldine, Cape May, New Jersey, while kept open all the year, is made particularly attractive to summer visitors by Proprietor Theodore Muelier. The house is splendidly situated, and its cuisine is excellent. It is furnished with every comfort and conveni- ence for guests, and its advantages should be inspected. Cape May Point, New Jersey, is but two or three miles from Cape May, and a most delightful resort, facing the ecean and Del- aware bay. The Carlton fs one of the finest hoteis. there, direct!y on the beach, with a fine table, splendid orchestra, and accommodations for 400 guests. Terms, $7 to $12 a week. Good fishing and gunning nearby. Write Proprietors Kelly & Weaver. spelen The Shifting Tobacco Area, From tbe Philadelphia Record. Within forty years there has been much shifting in the tobacco-producing area of the country. Prior to 1859 Virginia was ths greatest tobacco-producing state, the an- nual yield being 122,000,000 pounds. The present yield of Virginia is, approximately, only 50,000,000 pounds per annum. Succeed- ing the civil war Kentucky took first place in tobacco and holds it, with an annual yield of upward of 225,000,000 pounds. New Mexico produces the smallest crop—only 1,500 pounds. Indiana produces just about as much now as it did in 1859, but Wiscon- sin hes increased its output from 88,000 to 20,000,000 pounds, and bids fair to rank among the high-producing states. Illinois has reduced its crop about one-half, and from 122,000 pounds