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QUESTION OF LEAGUE RACES.
Among the Wheeling Clubs,


The Columbia Club has more members of the
l.. A. W. than any other wheel club in the city.
and consequently they are enthusiastic over
the coming meet. In the Columbia Club there
are many good riders who are interested in the
racing program for the meet, and they are
working hard to make that feature success.
The election of officers Of this club occurs in
May, and until then the book of runs for the
summer season will not be printed. As soon
as the weather permits the club runs will be
resumed and the season will be opened by a
grand smoker" or some other form Of enter
tainment in the country.
While the Arlington Club does not euioy the
comforts OF club house it has number OF
active members. who like many in the Column
bla Club, are interested in the racing events
during the l.. A. W. meet. Tuesday night the
Arllngtons held their regular monthly meeting
at Losekams, where the members enjoyed q
spread after the club business had been dis
cussed.
There are not 20 many league members in
the Nomad Club, and this is probably due to
the fact that there are many lady members.
Monday night the ladies Of the club gave leap
year party to the gentlemen members at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Robert
son, on NJ street. There was o large attend
ance and the affair proved an enjoyable one.
The next meeting Of the Cycle Euchre Club
will be held at the residence OF Miss Doris, on
Capitol Hill, Monday evening.
1t will probably be well toward the latter
part of April before the weather or the roads
will permit of very enjoyable road riding. The
members Of the different cycle clubs are there
fore still compelled to look to indoor amuse-
ment, and this is being done, no. reluctantly
The Nomad Club has arranged tor a series of
weekly entertainments lasting into April
The Columbia Club gave another of their
delightful smokers at the club house Thursday
evening. musical program was rendered,
with pipe and tobacco Accompaniment, and an
enjoyable evening soon passed away. These
house warmers will be continued until the
opening of the riding season, when course of
runs are in contemplation.
The Arlington wheelmen are impatiently
awaiting good weather and solid roads, as being
exclusively racing club they are forced to lie
dormant during the winter, when the members
only come together once a month for the pur-
pose OF discussing business and gastronomy.
The club boasts many record breakers among
Its members and Is now waking from its long win.
ter's sleep to prepare for the coming racing
| season, when they expect to capture many
trophies, and are looking with longing gaze to
the time when they will meet the Columbus
for the 2Q-mile road race championship.
The Century Wheelmen Of America will st-
tend the league meet here in July 400 strong
| and during their stay in the city will be the
guests Of the Arlingtons, who number many
Century" men among their MEMBER
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Women ON the Wheel

This weeks Bulletin prints several paragraphs
concerning female cyclista It says:
"No woman, no matter whether she rides q
wheel or not, can be well unless she il album
dainty nourished. In taking up cycling IL be-
comes imperative that she remembers con.
stantly this fact She must have plenty Of
healthy blood. To keep up sufficient supply
OF this she must eat an abundance Of nourish-
ing food. She should drink plenty Of milk and
eat plenty OF eggs and meat Fresh meat ID
especially essential. She will not have sufficient
freely. and If she does eat abundantly she will
have need Of still further exercise to promote
the active performance Of their functions BY
her digestive organs.
'If she exercises freely, that exercise should
be taken under the most healthful conditions
possible She should wear loose clothing when
exercising, and it should DO her aim to secure
1t, 30 far as practicable, in the open air and
upon wheel, which, il ridden properly, will do
much to correct round shoulders a Hat chest
and a STOPPING gait The woman who follows
out the plan we have roughly outlined In the
foregoing, and who has ridden wheel persist
emily and perseveringly for an hour each day
whenever the roads and the weather will Der.
NIT Of her doing so, will in less than six months
time be the woman who will possess an erect
noble bearing, firm and graceful walk, . com.
plexion whose bloom no resource of art can
Stimulates calm self-possession that enables
her to meet your gaze without finching, blush
ing or any other evidence Of awkwardness, en-.
barrassmept or self-consciousness. These are
the csrtainties not the possibilities, Of cycling
for women"
There are probably more Lady cyclists in
Washington than there are In any city Of its
size or even larger in the United States, and
they boast not only Of their good riding. but
also Of their graceful position on the wheel
There are many lady riders here who thinl
nothing of riding forty or 6fty miles during
the day and besides have several hours te
spend at kome country place. The steep hill
leading from the canal to the Conduit road
just above Georgetown has bGen ridden by .
number Of ladies, while most men who trave
over the road walk up the hill When the
Nomsd Club made Its initial run Of the season
Washington's birthday, Mra w. T. Robertson
climbed the hill with comparative ease, while
most Of those Of the stronger sex walked IT.
Miss Florence Fincher, . Denver cycler, 4
considered the pluckiest woman rider IN Col
orado. She frequently takes . trip with TIL
Denver Ramblefs, and finds no difaculty II
keeping up with the men riders through SNOW
| and mud. -
IMPROVING IN ,oAps.
One OF NE principal matters Of interest NOV
being sivsa moro sttsnAion than most other
By the League of AmaEisaa whsalmsn ID II
question Of road inprevsmsnt Through tn
! efforts Of The L 4. y. many town and eount,
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rather delicate. The English greyhound IL the
swiftest of the dog family and great favorite
with the ladies' He is combination ofstren9th
and grace, the ideal athlete Of dogdom. The
neck lie long and tapering and he is built like a
race horse. with an even distribution Of
muscles and total lack Of superfuous tissue. A
frst-class greyhound should have long, lean,
tapering head, narrow across the skull, with
full, clear, bright ewes ard small ears lying
close to the head and folded back.
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From the Buffalo Courier.
He-"when is that leap year sleigh ride 4
yours coming OFF,"
She-"oh, don't know yet"
He-"I thought it was all arranged VIII
the delay
Sbe-"We are going in two sleighs and !
have got to classify the people who don's spec
to each other"
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Preparations Of the Columbia Athletic Club
for the Season.

Preparations Of the Columbia Athletic Club
for the Season.
Capt. Wells Of the c. A C. base ball team has
been on the hunt for several days rounding ur
his team. He expects to begin practice a. soon
a. the weather settles, and by the time the sea-
son opens hopes to have strong team in the
field. Some changes will be necessary in the
team which won the championship last year,
but at present it is impossible to state exactly
where they will occur.
It was stated early in the season that Sprig.
man would not be with the team this year
This is incorrect This well-knowu short stop,
who is considered by many the best In the Dis
trict will be found on the team when the sea-
son opens. He has alresdy commenced to get
in condition.
Eddy Fuller, the hard-hitting fielder, who ID
also said to have been unable to play with the
team, has gone into training and will certainly
be found with the club this year. At one time
he was one OF the best amateur pitchers in the
District and next year he proposes to twlrl the
sphere.
Jimmy Green will guard second base for the
club this year and says he will play the game
Frank DAILY, the reliable catcher Of the club,
Is in the gymnasium every night working Of
season. His throwing arm is in good condi-
ton and he expects to line EN- down to second
in great shape this year.
Old reliabla Pat Wells is always in condition
and is doing his best to wio the District anna
teur championship again this year.
blush" johnson is taking good care Of him
self now and has developed into quite an actor.
He IL the song bird Of base ball and his topical
ditty Of Down in the Valley" il always sure Of
an encore.
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which IL defeats its opponent According 10
these rules-

lead Of run ana les than s. point
lead Of runs and LEES than q g pointa
lead OF runs and less than z, 3 posnts
lead of runs and less than 8, 4 pointa
lead OF runs OF more. b points
a. To explain its wortings let rs suppose that
the Washingtons and New Yorks stand 500 in
the Washington has Just played New
York and wins by say s to q Consequently
Warrington adds points to 500. suppose
New York had strained another notch, let ont
smother link and kept the result down to to q,
washington would then have added only
point to 800. When losing nine knows that
Dy sharp playing, even though the game lie lost
me gap between the percentages Of the two
cubs will be lessened the probabilities are that
the losing side will play better. Although the
game II lost, yet there 10 something 10 strive
LOT. There will be no excuse for listless play.
There will always be something to play hard
LOT, and the interest Of the spectator Will be
maintained to the last, for when point or two
VIII determine the position Of . nine that one
point needed is the object of the greatest in.
terest. The scheme il certainly . novel one
and deserves the general examination and dis.
cussion Of base ball writerA
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SO NJ E FINE DOGS.
Specimens Of the Canine Race That
Are highly Priced.
MANS BEST COMPANION.
Intelligence. Fidelity and Affection Manifested
BY the Best Breeds-The Settlers, 81. Ber-
nards. Greyhounds, BIoodhounds, Collies
and Other Kinds That Are Popular.

T HAS BEEN OFTEN
said that mans truest
friend is his dog, and
history tells Of many
acts Of bravery and
kindness Of this noble
brute. During the last
few years the breeding
ofdogsha becomequits
a business, and now
hundreds Of thousands
OF dollars are invested
In the dog business.
The origin OF the dog
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The noble, kind and gentle ST. Bernard has
many friends and is, perhaps the most popular
Of the large dogs. Great importance is at
tached to size, and the head should be massive.
with q short muzzle and broad nose. The tail
should be large and carried down in repose.
There are two breeds of St Bernards recog-
nized, but they differ only in coats, one being
smooth and the other rough Color OF coat is
another important factor in the st. Bernard
Orange and orange tawny are now preferred.
with white markings and dark shading. Solid
colored dogs are not considered the best. There
are certain white markings that are absolutely
necessary. The chest should be white. as
should the feet. tip Of tail, muZzle and collar.
The entries in this class is large at the coming
show
The Great Dane is the fad for this year. In
Germany he is much beloved, and in olden
times was used for boar hunting. His strong,
active frame and fierce appearance has justly
made him the king of watch dogs. There will
be some fine ones at the bench show.
Both American and English foxhounds will
be represented at the dog show, and fox hunt
ers about the city have entered their dogs. This
dog Is compactly built, capable of standing a
great amount Of endurance and possessed OF
keen scent
TIE NEWFOUNDLAND.
For many years Americans looked upon the
Newfoundland dog as the best Of the large
class, but either through inattention to breed
ing or else through lack OF enthusiasm the
breed has steadily diminished until now il ia a
rare occurrence that you one. II is pre-
eminently dog OF intelligence and his feats OF
life saving have been chrOnicled far and near.
He came originally from the island for which
he is named and Is still used there for draugh,
purposes There are several other types of New
foundlands. such as the St. Johns or Labrador
dog and the Landseer. These are smaller than
the original and retrieve more readily. There
will BE- a whole kennel Of Newfouudlands on
exhibition
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Every dead game sport has bulldog. The
British bulldog always gets crowd Of ad-
mirers at the shows. Though possessing good
temper you have but to arouse their ire and
then all other dogs had better stand from
under. Their wide chest, immense bones,
blunt shaped head, strong jaws and little ears
make them the king OF fighters"
Bull terriers combine the temerity Of the
bulldog with the fire of the terrier and make
an acceptable companion.
A large representation Of basset hounds,
dachsundes and beagles will DE seen at the
show. The basset hound is Of French origin
and much esteemed in that country for hunt
ing. while the dachsunde is of German origin,
and properly translated means badger hound.
The beagle is the typical rabbit dog, and ia
much used in this country for hunting that
game. He. like the preceding two, is a funny
little fellow, with short legs and long body.
FOX terriers as usual will muster in great
force. Each year finds this dog in greater
favor. and he is much priced by the society
ladies' In fact he Is quite fad with the bon
ton.
Among the other breeds which will be ex.
hibited are the black and tan terriers, Dandie
Dinmon terriers, WEIGH terriers, Bedlington ter
riers, skye. Scotch and Yorkshire terriers, King
Charles spaniels, Blenheim spaniels, Prince
Charles, ruby and japanese spaniels, Mexican
hairless dogs and large miscellaneous class.
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The Emmet Guards Anniversary.

D~>>>~~~ >~~s@A~
The rooms Of the Eprnet Guard were we'll
filed with it, many friends and members last
night, it being the eighth anniversary Of fta
organization. A long table filed with solid
and liquid refreshments and tastefuily dec
Grated with cut flowers and potted plants sx-
tended the full length Of the apartment which
was hung with flags and bunting, the green
dag Of Ireland being surrounded BY the Amer
lean banner. Speeches we're made by Capt
Murphy q former captain), Col Clay and Mr..
Patrick Moore. which were responded to BY
Capt. Walsh. A corps Of walters, composed Of
the mmissioped officers Of the company.
saw that none went away without being amply
supplied. Col Clay spoke In high praise q
the company, placing II among the first in the
guard. The company now numbers fifty mem.
bers and il in . aourishing condition. Cards
have been issued for their annual bal, on 81
Patrieks day, for which great preparations ara
being made. Among those present we're Col.
Clay, Maj. Campbell, Capt Belly, Lieut.
Leeky, Van Ness, Capt Barbour. Lieut. kiksr,
Lieut.. Ferguson. MAJ. O'Connen, Capt Mr.
ply and 4essrs. Jas LAwlsr, Thea HarloV,
Jss Nolan, VIM. Walsn, Dunisl Donovnn, Thos.
Walsh, Hugh Cssgrovs, @. I. Conway cad Nss.
rio Dee and many othsrA
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ne Gordon The rich black and tan
eoloring OF the terrier by that name
b the color Of the coat. In select
ing dog care shonld be taken
- have the dogs coat good. The black should
Be deep and solid ard the tan arich mahogany.
4 patch over each eve. the lips. cheeks, throat.
forelegs nearly to elbows, hindlegs to stiles
and on under side of flag should be looked
Tor. The legs and tail should be provided
Hith long hair or fringe. known as feather.
This feather adds greatly to the grace of the
dog. II is the largest, heaviest and slowest of
ths settlers. Then comes the Irish setter,
known as the most stylish Of the setter family,
With his rich coat Of dark or mahogany red.
He IL . dashing hunter. full of vim and en-
Aurance. OF the English settlers the Lewellen
lnd the Laverack are the best known. The
Hue Bolton has large following and is con-
edered by many the handsomest Of the setter
hmily
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the executive committee and chairmen Of the
local committees held Tuesday evening en-
couraging reports we're heard. The meeting
was held at the office Of the Ovsrman Wheel
Company on 18th street Chief Consul Dyer
presided, and Col. Burdett, the new president
Of the L. A. w., was present He gave the
local men the benefit Of his knowledge OF
former meets, which proved valuable to those
in charge Of the various committeea
Chairman Churchill Of the finance commit.
tee reported that his committee was getting
along nicely, although much more money was
yet needed to make up the amount required to
entertain the several thousand visitors.
RUNS PROPOSED FOB THE VISITORS.
Chief Consul Dyer in speaking Of the pro-
gram for the three days SAID he thought il cd
visable to have four runs the frst day. Two Of
the runs will be devoted to Sightseeing about
the public buildings and the other two are to
be made to points Of interest beyond the city
limits. They will no doubt be made to Airing
be a repetition Of the FIRST and on the last day
of the meet will occur the grand parade in
which it is expected fully 5000 wheslmen win
participate.
The Ebbitt House is to be the leagues head
quarters during the meet and all runs will
start from there. During the meet it 10 the in
tention Of the local division to give the visitors
trip to Mount Vernon and a dance either at
Marshall Hall or at some hall in the city.
QUESTION OF LEAGUE RACES
The question Of league races is perplexinR
one owing to the absence Of a wheeling track
here, although the Y. NJ. c. A. track, a. we'll a.
the track at Brightwood, has been offered, and
either Of them can be put in condition at a
comparatively small figure, while the longer
tracks would require the expenditure Of several
hundred dollars to put them in good condition
for racing. Whichever track is selected will be
put in firstclass condition, so that there will be
no excuse for poor racing.
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furing him. There are several hne ones in
Washington. Secretary Blaine has a beauty
that cost . small fortune The deerhound. the
English and Italian greyhound, the Russian
wolfhound and the bloodhound also belong 70
the class Of large dogs.
rHE 6RKYKoCyn.
Probably the best known Of this class 10 the
greyhound. There will be two varieties at the
dog show. the English and the Italian. They dif-
Ter but little in shape although the Italian breed
ID much moro sensitive TO cold and altogethsr
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TOPICS FOR CYCLISTS.
The Great Meet in July Ne1t-The
One Subject Discussed.
TALK OF THE CLUB HOUSES

Where win the Races Be Held?-Eight Thou.
sand Wheelmen to Be in the Grand Pa
rade-Eminsnt OmcIals on Road Improve
ments.
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- UsT AS SOME OF

Sc4 no CSh1 vi
the commands in the
District Natio nal
Guard are preparing
to sdorn themselves
with full dress uni
forms . movement is
fairly started which
may result in the aboli-
ton Of full dress in the
army. There have been
numerous apostles Of
this reform-for 10 IL
.ln,-.f
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Raymond Gets the Chairmsnsh,n

Raymond Gets the Chairmanahip.
The new president Of the League of American
wheslmeu, Col. G. L Burdstts, has appointed
II. z. Raymond chairman Of the national rae
ing board TO succeed Mr.. Geo. W. Atwster.
Mr.. Raymond b . member Of the Brooklyn BIZ
cycle Club and the Crescent Athletic Club Of
Brooklyn. He has been connected with cycling
for the past seven years and holds several minor
olacss IN addition to the new honor Just con
ferred upon him.
II 10 undsrstood that b. Crowthsr Il Phila-
dslphis vtn b ons Of the other member a
the beard.
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There was an anniversary celebration last
nightin the Center Market armory. The Emmett
Guard Company A, fourth battalion) remem-
bered its eighth anniversary. Ii was a stag"
party and a thorough success, as is everything
undertaken by Capt Walsh and his mon
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THE CHESAPEAKE BAY DOG.

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY DOG.
Returning to hunting dogs, the Chesapeake
bay dog is, perhaps, the best known of the
water-retrieving class. OF late years this
species has gradually died out until at present
they are probably the scareest Of American
dogs. Surely they are the hardest Of hunters
and retrieve game from water full of floating
ice. They are used principally for duck hunt
ing anPtheir rough, heavy coat protects them
from the cold water. They are sable brown in
color and supposed to come from a cross be-
tween the Newfoundland and Irish water
spaniel
visitor to q dog show never fails to inquire
for the spariels. There will be several varie-
ties at the coming dog show. The field spaniel
is a general utility dog and is used for huntn e
woodcock principally. The dog does not stand
the game, but Pushes it. The cocker spaniel is
perhaps the best known and most popular of
the spaniel family. They are an active. rest
less little dog, ready TO play all the time and
easily taught. He is the best house dog known,
cleanly in his habits, kind, gentle and an excel
lent Waterman.
The clumber and Irish water spaniels also
belong to this class. The clown of dogdom is
the poodle, and this funny little fellow is a
great friend of the ladies. OF all dogs he
excels in learning tricks and his general intel
ligence is something remarkable. feature OF
this dog is its coat. which should be coarse like
wool made up of long ringlets and extending
to its feet.
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ARCH CAME IN LIKE

e.A~A4 SkA<11 AxN AAA2
Q lion and the FIRST
week proved . very
unsatisfactory one for
the wheeImen, although
many clerks and mes.
sengers were seen going
through the drenchine
rain and snow on their
silentsteed. The La. W.
meet here in July ID
the principal topic dis
oussed in bicycle circles
nov and At n Meeting OF
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Maj. ]. NJ. Pollard, who has been seriously
III, Is slowly improving. but is yet tar from well
sympathy for the major is very genera,
throughout the brigade.
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NEW BASE BALL RULES
Important Changes That viii Ben
eft the Game.
FARCEs ON THE DIAMOND
They WIN Be Prevented Hersafssr-An End
- "DNatory Prsctices"-work Wen Done
BY the League-schsme to Encourags the
Losing side-Ourrsnt Gossip.
THOUGH NO RADI-
ealchauges were made In
the rul % Of the game BY

VIC LOC0ub ACo6 u0 SSA
vention yet some de-
cided reforms are
likely TO result from
the changes that were
made. One reform will
be the prevention Of
dilatory practices on
the part Of players Who
for one reason or an
other, wish to delay the
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Another large dog is the mastif. He Is an
Enslish dogiAnd enjoys the reputation Of being
the most muscular dog known. As q watch
dog be is greatly priced and watching his mas
tsrs property in instinct with him. One fea-
ture Of the dog is that whsn he catches an inter-
lopsr he holds on 70 him without seriously in