Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-01

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selects the fall for their annual tour. This sea-
sons tour was made last month, when ten
days trip through the Shenandoah valley was
enjoyed.
The trip was one Of the most enjoyable an
nual tours the club has ever made and for its
success much credit is due to Capt mcdaniel,
Who made the arrangements and then led the
party over the route, carrying out almost every
detail, with the exception of emitting short
run because of the bad condition Of the roads
Nine enthusiastic wheelmen went out from the
city, going - far a. Lexington, Va, and from
there the start on their wheels was made. In
the party were Capt. Norris Mscdaniel, Ed b.
0lds, Irving Williamson, Harry Towers, Ben
Stevens. From Lexington to Romney, W: Va,
the program was adhered to, although no
records could be made on account OF constant
head wind against which the wheelmen had to
push. A day Was spent in Le1ins-
and Lee monument, a. well as
the university, were visited. a hard climb
was found near the beginning OF the journey
when the wheemen ascended the mountains to
the Peaks Of Otter, but the scenery paid them
for their eXertions, and in the morning all
hands we're up bright and early to zee the sun
rise. There was q great deal Of new metal on
the pike, and in some places the dust made
riding unpleasant. Only one shower was expe-
rienced during the trip and az il was only enough
to settle the dust it was heartily welcomed by
the knights Of the silent steed. Macdaniel and
Douglass punctured their tires, but little re-
pairing put them again in good condition, SO
that there was no delay caused thereby.
When Romney yves reached the roads were
80 bad that the whA( linen decided to abandon
q part of their trip and make it up in another
direction. This was done by emitting Han
cock and Cumberland, and they trained as far
as Martinsburg, Then they wheeled on to
Hagerstown and Frederick and returned home
over the Washington and Frederick pike, reach
ing here about noon the next day.
RUN TO MARLBORO.
Last sunday the club run was made to MARI
boro', over the old pike, which was recently
purchased from the toll company by the county.
This road is always in good condition after a
rain, and the run was therefore . pleasant one.
Dinner was had at Meker' Farmers Hotel, and
in the afternoon the wheelmen returned home.
The fall reception of the club will be held
next Saturday evening. This is the beginning
of the winter season, whom the indoor sports
will take the place Of the country runs.
The handsome cup won by the clubs whist
team will be on exhibition at the reception.
FALL RUNS BRaIN TOMORROW.
The recent rains we're heartily welcomed by
the Washington vheelmen, for the roads had
become almost impossible. Some Of the roads,
however, still soft and it will require several
more showers to put them in irst-class condi-
ton. During the hot and dusty weather many
wheelmen contented themselves with the ride
through the Soldiers Home grounds and to
Arlington on account Of the short distance to
these places, and the Chain bridge road also
proved a favorable route. This road il now
lighted by electricity from Georgetown to the
Chain bridge and with little repairing on the
Georgetown end it will be made ono Of the
prettiest short rides about here. Fall riding
will commence in carr est tomorrow and during
the fall evenings this lighted thoroughfare will
get its share Of wheelmen. The road has agood
surface and like the Conduit road the rain has
but little effect on it. The dry weather also
affects this road but little, and it takes quite .
long period of dry weather to make it so dusty
az to render it an unpleasant route for
wheelmen.
On the Virginia side Of the Chain bridge is
thn dynamo house Of the Potomac Electric
Light Company, which is brilliantly illuminated
at night, and it is a sight worth seeing.
The ride to Cabin John bridge, Glen Echo
and other places on the Conduit road remains
the favorite route for wheelmen, not only be-
cause of the good road. but also for the reason
that there are numerous places on the road
where thirst can be quenched and where the
inner man can be satisfied.
THE CENTURY wHKHLMEN
The Crescent Century Wheelmen have started
out in earnest to keep up their reputation as
d. ~
Hunter are now on tho road having left here
for a trip to New York and return on their
wheels. 1t is possible that when they return
they will be entitled to two or three Century
bar badges. There was no regular club run
last Sunday, but Messrs Ed Terry and Victor
Watkins rode to Frederick and return. making
a century. This gives Terry another bar to
add to the five that he already has, giving him
the largest number Of bars held by any Wash
ington rider. Messrs. Robertson and Watkins
come next, with four bars each.
THE ARLINaroNa
Last Sunday the Arlington wheelmen rode to
Dickey's, where the whselmen always have q
good time. This trip Is considered an enjoya-
BILE one, for the reason that it 10 Q sort of COM
bination affair, including . bicycle ride, row
across the river and stroll through the country,
and at the other end the wheelmen never fail to
find an abundant supply Of fried chicken and
hot biscuits.
THE NoMADs.
The Nomad Clubs regular semi-annual meet
ing was held this week at the residence of Miss
May Altemus on 9th street northeast. Officers
were elected for the ensuing six months O. fol-
lows: President, E. Guzmau; vice president,
Miss Mae At Lee; secretary, VIM. Cromwell;
treasurer, Miss Altemu3; captain, Lewis Thayer,
and chronicler Miss Ida Finney.
Last Wednesday the club made . trip TO
Takoma.
Members Of the Columbia Cycle Club are in
training for the clubs race meet on the 21st of
this month, when some of the finest races of
the season may be expected.
The race meet, however, does not affect the
club runs, and Capt. Southwick Ia leading the
members on many pleasant pilgrimages through
the country.
0EoR0ETowN CYCLISTS.
Great Falls was the destination Of the George
town Cycle Club last Sunday, and. the weather
being perfect, the run was pleasant one. On
the return trip the canal towpsth was selected
a. the route, but 1t proved too narrow for one
Of the members. There was q splash and q
disappearance. A hat was seen floating on the
water and presently there arose to the surface
awheelmsn who was more frightened than hurt
He was saved from the angry water and re-
turned home in safety.
To Preserve the Roads.
Mayor Stuart Of Philadelphia \ In fair way