Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-26

uses and Tor systematic supervision over all
the public highways. One cause Of the present
defective system is the general ignorance Of the
Importance OF the subject from an economic
standpoint and the fear that the taxes paid for
road maintenance NAV be diverted into I'M
worthy channels. Good roads are really cheaper
than poor ones. The taxes paid for the pur-
pose are more than refunded bv the saving in
locomotive power, the iessening of wear aud
tear, the cheapening OF articles of transporta-
uon and the bringing nearer OF markets for
produce"
THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION.
Chairman Raymond of the racing board sailed
on the Majestic last week TO represent the L. A. W
at the international convention held in London
this week. at which it is expected the amateur
cycling organizations of France. Belgium, HoI-
land. Germany. Denmark and Sweden will
be represented. Saws the L. A w
Buttettn: While Mr.. Raymond goes to
represent the L. A. W. he il not empowered
to agree TO any changes in the L. A. W ANA
teur definition. The sole power TO do this rests
with the constitutional convention alone, and
what that body may do when it comes TO the
point is an unknown quantity. although it is
but fair to presume that the recommendations
of the racing board will have due weight The
principal value of Mr.. Raymond's presence at
the international convention lies in the fact
that II will not only enable the L. A. W. to
clearly define its position to the foreign gov
erning organization. thereby undoubtedly in
fuencing those bodies in that consideration Of
the amateur question which thew are all giving
TO II at present, but will also enable the execu-
nve committee and the racing board to lay
before The members of the league full and in
tellSent statement Of what must be done in
order TO meet the pressing requirements of the
day.
NOTES.
rbar D.
heve We not, when we say that the offering
Of rewards for the return Of stolen wheels has
the effect of making the field fruitful one for
the cycle thief, says the L. 4. ". Bulletin.
There is but one way 10 put a stop 20 the cycle
thiefs growing ascendancy. and that is for
every wheelman TO work his hardest to have
extreme sentences placed upon the convicted
parties. BY offering rewards TO him for the
return OF wheel Won only spur him to
further acts of the same kind"
number of Brooklyn gentlemen have or
gained new cycling association in that CT V
to be known the BROOKLYN Roadsters. Their
object is Tor indulgence in cross country runs
on HOLIDAYS and at other convenient times. The
club has already taken runs to Morristown and
Plalnfield and return from BROOKLYN. each run
being well attended. The members are IN
earnes; on the subject of good roads and hope
to join in efficient work in Brooklyn to further
their extension in that city. where good roads
are much needed.
W. Richard Norman. treasurer of the Con-
necticut Cycle Company. who was injured sew
eral weeks ago by running into a team, died
from his injuries on November g.
The postmaster general of Norway has or
dered that all postmen in country districts.
where the roads permit, be mounted on bicycles
after January l.
Joseph Hentzel, a Young man who was ac-
cused of stealing bicycle, given two years
at San Quentin. Cal recently