Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-17

| 0ZHs again the wheelmen can
| not make such early
>~s- starts and on account
of the cool weather at night they arc required
to return earlier than in summer. There be-
ing so many unfavorabls conditions the runs
have to be shortened, with a later start and an
earlier return. While many Of the riders have
given up their wheels as a means Of pleasure
seeking for the season there are still many en-
| thusiastic riders left who viii do considerable
riding all the winter unless tine weather proves
| too severe.
| This weeks rain put the dirt roads in bad
condition, while the macadamized roads are
still In good enough condition to travel. There
are, however, few such roads in this section,
the Conduit and Chain Bridge roads being the
| best.
During the week there has been lots of ''sure
| enough mud singing by the wheelmen. as well
a. some mud sliding. The rain on Monday and
tuesday made the streets wet and the riders Of
stripped wheels either had to go slow or take
their dose OF mud. Judging from the conditions
OF the backs OF many Of the wheelmen, it is safe
to predict that the mud did not cause all of
| then. to go slow. The mud on the concrete
makes q surface that is rather slippery, even
Tor pneumatics, and several riders went down
with their wheels.
attended now as they were few weeks ago, the
falling OF being due entirely to the lateness of
the season. While not much riding is being
done the clubs are increasing their membership,
and the opening Of next season will see many
new faces on the club runs.
LIST OF ROAD HOUSES
Some Of the clubs are preparing a list of road
houses where wheelmen may be accommodated
next season at reasonable rates. Complaint has
come from some of the wheelmen about extray-
agant prices charged at some Of the nearby
a. vlan Fart ~.
| country the charges they think are rather
small 1t is a conceded fact that some of the
country taverns are supported by wheelmen,
and what they want at some Of them is better
accommodations or cheaper rates.
CLUB RUNS TOMORROW.
tomorrow. the weather permitting, there
will be two or three club runs on the country
roads. The Select Club has arranged a trip
over the roads leading to Brandywine, on the
Pope's Creek road, and should that road not be
IN condition the run will be changed to the
Great Falls.
Last Sunday the Club took an interesting
trip through Virginia in the vicinity of Falls
Church. and had dinner at a farm house
The Columbia Club under its new captain,
John Z. Wood is agnin on the road and not
withstanding the lateness of the season thew
Will go to Baltimore and return. 1t is unneces-
sary to state that soft roads will make no
change in this run, as those who attend the
runs are strong riders and most of them have
pneumatic tired wheels. They will start at Q
o'clock from the club house on street and
will go out 14th street through Brightwood,
and on by way of Ashton. Last SUNDAY sew,
eral members Of the club weat over the same
road.
Last weeks smoker Of the Georgetown Cycle
Club showed the members Of the Organization
and their friends what they could do when
| they tried, and the event was the means of
causing an increase in the applications for
membership. The affair also revived interest
among some of the club members, and last Sun
day Capt. Cook made good showing on the
road. Two runs were enjoyed during the day
In the morning the club rode to CABIN John
and return, and in the afternoon they went TO
Sligo. The regular Sunday run has been called
Tor tomorrow, the destination to be deter
mined upon by the participants.
wHEHLMEN AT THE FAIR.
Bicycle evening at the Carroll Institute fair
attracted large number of wheelmen, who
were received and entertained by Capt. New
man. The wheelmen we're introduced to the
fair ones In charge Of the booths and we're
given an opportunity to purchase Christmas
presents for their friends. Late in the evening
the cycle guests enjoyed dinner spread for
them by the Carroll Institute Cycle Club.
The regular Sunday runs of the club have not
yet been abandoned, and Capt. Newman homes
to have good showing on the road tomorrow
NoMADs INDOOR ENTERTAINMENTS
Out-of-door runs of the Nomad Club have
about been abandoned and indoor entertain
ments by the ladies have taken their place.
Last week eucher party was held at the resi-
dence Of Capt. Robertson of the Arlington
Wheelmen Fourteen games were played and
four players tied for the first prize which was
finally captured by Mr.. Robertson. The ladys
BOBBY prize was won by one Of the fair sex. who
succeeded In scoring fourteen games against
herself. This week the club gave dance in the
large hall Of the Hotel L'Enfant, corner 10th
and II streets.
Last Sunday members Of the Arlington
wheelmen went to Brookville.
The Crescent Century Club did not have
run.
1t has been several weeks since Capt. Mac
daniel OF the Capital Club has had the pleasure
of gong on the road with his club members.
He expects to call no more runs until next
spring. In the meantime the club members
are enjoying series of entertainments pro-
.vided for earlier in the season, and the whist
club is keeping its record champions. Sew
eral Of the club members left here this morning
for Philadelphia. where they will engage in some
friendly contests with the members Of the Ham
iiton Club Of that city tonight
WHAT THE wHEELMEN ARE DOING.
At the last regular meeting Of the Second
Separate Company, held at their armory. the
| following officers were elected: Lieut.. seret.
c: B. Story; second lieut.. sergt., Hamilton
Dimmick: secretary, N. NJ. Minnix; treasurer.
G. F. Jenkins.
The outgoing treasurer's report showed the
financial condition of the company is frst-cIsss.
and that OF the recruiting committee that
recruits to the company are joining with great
rapidity, the outlook being that shortly this
company will be able to turn out with full ranks.
The company Is busily engaged in fitting up
| its room at headquarters. and will shortly give
house-warming to its members and friends.
Acting Inspector Of Rife Practice Bower is
busiiy engaged in his department shaping ND
the material 80 as to put in the range this
| winter, rs well as in the field in the spring. a
| team which will endeavor to make some OF the
| other teams hustle for their laurels
The company drills on each Thursday night
on 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, where
all its friends are welcome to watch the maneu-
vers.
Several days ago prominent local wheelman,
wheelman who held the good track records,
| but who has now retired from the track. met
| with painful accident. He was suffering from
/ severe attack of neuralgia and whom coming
around the Capitol Q severe pain shot through
| one side Of his face as though he had touched
an overhead electric light wire. He had lust
put his feet on his coasters and was ready to
glide down the smooth hill, but the intense
pain made him forget about his iron steed and
he came near going down toboggan fashion.
minus the toboggan. The result was disfiR-