Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-16

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~ ~ W. were OUT on tne long suescoss On CON
crete pavement taking advantage Of the cool
ereezes aud the best riding CITY In the world
Those who came \, ~s,t.ra.x :. . r,,. v~r.
fror, a,.,.,,. -, - . :, -,
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n"u 'ne pressure Oh riding over sucn stree~ DC
FORE They had heard OF this beautiful city
and Of it's smooth payements. and many Of
them had An idea tha, ss,;a ,,r.s Tar. al She,
~sr. r,as., r.. H., =; "a.
-. .a,SA 1' :" N'N Nas' "eie ""
'aAen' u snes rcaoiis saw when tney reached
here.
A visitor who stood at the Ebbits Hoase en-
trance locked mournfully at his solid tire wheel
when he saw very few except cushions and
pneumatics.
"Just think Of IL :" he remarked; and had
pneumatic at home.
INC L, A. W. headqnsrsers AZ the hboit were
saco,S 49, y. ~. I'm 'ue ,su oa s one
below.
The committee signs were placed about the
room in order to facilitate business. - the
numerous strangers came In TO pay their re-
spects soon rs they arrived. Among those
in charge OF headquarters were Chief Consul
Dyer. Vice Consul Churchill, Chairman Hum
clerk, Jim hcCalmont. Chairman Chatheld Of
the runs committee WAS also there and he
seemed to be the busiest man in the crowd.
Chairman Charlie Overman was in great de-
mand. for he has charge Of the reception COM
mi.tee, and it is needless to say that cordial
private secretary. Mr.. Harrison +. Crook. at
tired in his cool flannel suit, had no time to
spare. He had the badges 20 distribute. and.
neing married man, he depufizcd some OF
90 ~, ~. an ~ 70 oeeon. neae W 1
were more applicant. than therc were bads.s
TO distribute. 90 that many Of the young men
were sadly disappointed. II was not late in the
morning. however, before some of the ladies
appeared to get their badges, Disappointing
some of the prospective callers.
The system of messengers on wheels. insugu-
rated by Vice Consul Churchill. was put in OPP
Grafton last evening and they did valuable serv-
ice for the members of the various committees
REGISTRY OF MEMBERS.
The rey,s,er for tho I A w n.,rhers will
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'Pe" " 'no n."oau"i 'err w ciocA 'nis "i'or
noon ~heh All .he members IN 'he CITY are eN-
pccted to register. Those whose names have
been sent in for membership and who cannot
possibly become members OF the league
III time Tor the meet are erttied
70" an "e Ptirheses. anu secre e,
the reonlsrT, X car5 Thase can he had
by registering at headquarters. and they will
also be furnished a metallic souvenir program.
which will serve AZ a card of admission to all
the league entertainments with the exception
Of the races. II is desired that all members
register as soon a. possible after the books are
opened. Many Of the strangers who were in
the city this morning wanted to 90 out on the
roads and many others will 20 out in the morn
ing.
RIDE TO cABrx yoHx HHIpeE.
For the h.,.e, 90 Al. .,,.n..-. !, ,r.. ao-
John bridge this evening and take another
party there early tomorrow morning
The bridge is about eight miles from the L.
a. W. headquarters over tne BEST road leading
This s,rnc,ure ,hronch which tho w.,.r ann
M of the city is conveyed. over Cabin John
creek is remarkable for having the longest stone
arch in the world. The arch has a clear spring
of go feet. being twenty feet longer than the
arch OF the Grosvenor bridge, which Is next IN
leng Ii and spans the river Dee.
Cabin John bridge il built Of granite, with =
Seneca stone coping along the roadway. In
length II MEASURES 40 feet; in height, los feet
1t cost S237 900 and stands unsurpassed in the
history Of bridge building
| LAMPS AND BrIIs NOT nrorrprp-
Tho C.n;to, picvcle Climb l. ,a,;n,, :, a,,;ro
-. - 80 '.Ae .A ~.
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out circulars promulgating the order Of the
Commissioners relating to lamps and bells.
The circular reads:
lowing TO the thoughtfulness of Col W. q.
Moore. chief of police, the honorable board of
Coiu plissioners have upon his recommendation,
suspended the operation of this section during
the league meet only.
''Wheelmen will not. therefore be required
TO carry either lamp or bell during the lcague
meet. Occasion is here taken. however, to inn
press upon you the necessity of riding carefully
through the streets, for if he results show that
no harm arises fron the suspension Of the regu-
lation for three days we are hopeful of securing
the adjustment of the regulation for all time.
THE RACING MEN AsR,y,Sa.
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arrive and before noon number OF the promi-
nent crack riders were here. Among them
were p. ]. Berlo. Hoylaad Smith, Willie VIM
die. George D. Taylo. and l.. ID. Munger. II.
C. TYLER of Springfield will arrive here toniSht
Chairman smith OF the racing COMMITTEE has
received ali the entries for the races. An the
record breakers will be here with fine e,cention
of Zimmerman, who has not vet returned home.
The complete list Of entries il on follows:
George Fitzsmmons and W. T.. Schenck
Greensboro. n C.. Cycle Club. Albert NJ Ross
Knoxville, Tenn" &C: Henry Wolfe AIabam:
hi. Club. Wilmington. Del: T. ]. MeAdoo
Greenboro', y. G.: w. /. Ellis. Inyincible Road
Club. Washington. ID. C.: j. II. Gnean
Baltimore c. C.; Charles L. Johnston.