Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-21

sIoHr Was LARGELY ATfKHpEpso WAS THE
EXCURSION OF THE ARLINGTON wukELMES-
MOST OF THE cYoLKRs HAVE GONE.
The most successful and enjoyable meet in
the history Of the League Of American Wheel
men was brought to close last evening, when
about 2 coo wheelInen attended the big smoker
given at Casino Pnk. not Far from Mount
Pleasant. The groundswere beautifully illumi-
mated, Chinese lantern. being strung from the
tree tops to the ground, making an attractive
display. The music stand erected in the grove
was decorated with flags and bunting. Music
was furnished by the Overman Wheel Gem
panys Band.
The wheelmen who attended the smoker went
in line from the Ebbttt House, and before they
had been at the park many minutes almost
every one had pipe in his mouth. and II took
but short while TO raise a thick cloud of
smoke.
Thee were chairs, benches and tables pro-
vfded under the big trees and the wheelmen
were served with lunches and liquid refresh
Eents. Music and song enlivered tho occasion
during the evening and many shouted them
selves hoarse giving their club yells.
THE PRIZES PRESENTED.
Chief Consul Dyer OF the local division pre-
sented the prizes to the lucky contestants in
the races and about midnisht the procession Of
wheels left the park and returned to the CITY,.
The exodus Of the wheelmen began yoster-
day after the races and was continued this
morning. Many Of the visitors, however, will
remain until Saturday in order to have time to
visit the departments.
For the benefit Of those who remained over
the Columbia Athletic Cub arranged a series Of
events on the river for this afternoon. They
include a shell, gig and tub rsce. A party Of
cyclists, including many ladies. went TO Mount
Vernon this morning and this evening they will
60 to Bethesda Park The excursion Of the
Arlington Wheelmen last night WINS success,
and many Of tho visitors took advantage Of the
opportunity to hear Prof Souse and the United
States Marine Band. The steamers Charles
Macaiester and River Queen carried az many
passengers the law allowed, and an enjoyable
time at Marshan hall ~as had in dancing and
listening TO the concert by the band.
The Overman Band serenAded Representative
Thomas L. johnson last evening at his home on
Z street. Representative Johnson Was the first
member Of Congress TO ride wheel and it was
through HE influence that Representative Jerry
simpson and others afterwnrd adopted the
bicycle as means OF rapid transit.
CLOSE OF THE RACES.
The Bicycle Events Thss Took Place on
Anaiostan leland Yesterday.
The result Of the bicycle races on Analostan
Island yesterday after the regular edition OF
THE STAR closed were printed in a postscript OF
The STAB for the benefit Of the vhaelmen. The
fonoEing Is a summary of the events:
One-mile safety, three minutes, open. The
race was ridden in heats. In the final the
starters were Henry Wolfe, Wilmington, Del
W. 7. Ellis, A W.; John I. Mount, C. B. c.; e.
W. Ward, Y. n. C. A. The race was won by
Ward. Ellis second and Mount third. Time,
a57 %.
Hslf-nile ordinary, L. w championship
Starters. G. X. Barrett. Chicago G. c.; william
H Mullkin, Baltimore c. O., and George
Banker. NJ. A. c., New York Won by BARRETT,
Bsnker second and Mullikin third Timei 0-37.
THIaD AAcH.
Tvo-nile eafety handicap, open.-There were
seventeen starters, among them being H. A.
Citizens, Chicago C. c.. $50 yards: E. E. Capp,
A. W., $50 yards; Henry wolfe Wilmington,
$50 yards; W. T. Ellis, !. r. O., 200 yards; W.
yards, H Van sicklsn. Chicago O. C., 10 yards;
9. X. Barrett Chicago c. c., 40 yards; A.
Begss, c. c. c., apd others. An accident hap
pcned TO Munger IN this race and his wheel was
demolished He was not hurt. The race v hich
wss an exciting one, was won by Githers, W p
1raA P0y 1soi~ soAAo ooo. n. OsuAer SuIo.
Quarter-mile safety. L. A. W. championship.
Starters-G. z. Barrett, Chicago c. c.; ". H.
Mulhkin, Baltimore G. c., and Geo A. Banker,
NJ. A. G. Banker vss announced o. winner,
Barrett second. Time, 81 seconds.
FIFTH RAoE.
One-mie safety team, open. EHres-J. NJ.
White, Baltimore, c. c.; G. Z. Barrett, L. d.
Munger and II. Van sickien, Chicago @. c.; H.
c. Tyler. z. A Nelson and F. G. Graves,
Springfield B. G.; c. ". Dorntge and VIM. H.
Penseyres Buffalo A. G. Prize, silver cup
The Chicago team was the only one to appear,
the othess heving forfeited H. A. Citizens rode
in place Of Van Sicklen and the others we're
Barrett and Munger. Githens came in first,
Munger second and Barrett third. Time,
ass lis.
One-mile safety, L. A. W. championship. The
starters we're Chas. W. Dorntge, Buffalo A. c.;
Geo. E. Taylor, NJ A c.; Id. Munger, Chicago
q time Limit Of 24O and the riders had to give
Q fair exhibition in order to keep within the
limit. Taylor won, Munger second and Dorntge
third. Time, 2.40.
SEVENTH RACE.
One-mile ordinary, open. The starters were
W. F. Murphy, ". T. A CIV. S. Campbell,
NJ. A. c., and C. II. Murphy, X. G. W. There
was time limit OF 2.o5, but the time made was
2.56 2-5 Campbell came in first, @. NJ. Murphy
second. 1t vas decided a race, and Campbell
was announced winner.
EIGHTH RACE.
One-mile tandem, L. A. W. championships
Time Limit, 8 minutes.
Entries-O. Ford Seely and mate. NJ. A. c.;
Bert Harding and mate, st. L. C. c.; Vim. H.
Pen1eyres and Charles W. Dornt8e, A. c., N
Y; L. ID. Munger, @. X. Barrett, Chicago G.
G.; L Qeyler and mate, c. W., Philadelphia, p
Sidney B. Bowman, Fl. L. Saltonstsll, Z. A. c.,
NJ.
Those who started were G. F. Seeley and T.
n. Herman, N. A. c.; ". n. Penseyres and C..
". Dorntge. A. c.. NJ Y; L. s. Gcyler, J. II.
Draper, O. W., PhilAdolphia, and Sidney B.
Bowman and 81. L. Ssltonstall, A. c., N. ].
The race wac won by Penseyres and Dorntge,
Seeley and Herman second. Time, 226 A..
NINTH RACE
One-mile ordinary, District of Columbia
championship oily starters in this race
were W. Harry Ward Of the Y. NJ. c. A. and E.
c. Bowen Of the Arlington wheelmen. Both
riders got good start and kept pretty close to-
gether until the tape was reached the third
time and then Ward took the lead and finished