Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-15

been particularly troublesome the wheelmeu
cured them by carrying pieces Of poisoned
meat which is never refused by a country dog.
and IN one section Of New Jersey some months
ago the wheelmen came near extefminating the
CANNES. Such practice has not been INDUCED
| in In this part Of the country the only act vet
complained Of in that direction being the kill
| ing OF dog on tho Conduit road some months
ago.
THE LEAGUE ELECTION.
Interest in matters pertaining to the League
Of American Wheelmen will soon be revived,
as the election Of officers Of this division is to
be held next month, at which time reports
VIII be made concerning the annual meet Of
the l.. A. W., which was held here in July last
Several names have been mentioned for the
| office Of chief consul The present chief con-
sui has many friends in the league, but many Of
| the members are anxious for a change, and the
names OF such persons ss Capt. Macdaniel OF the
Capital Bicycle Club, Capt. Robertson Of the
| Arlington Wheelmen, Vice Consul Churchill and
Chief Centurion Terry Of the Crescent Century
Club have been mentioned as candidates for the
Office.
THE SELECT CLUB.
Probably the most enjoyable run last Sunday
was that of the Select Club, composed of ladies
and gentlemen. The threatening weather in the
morning caused change in the program, but
the change proved an excellent one, the mem
bers being treated to a much pleasanter Jour-
ney. Instead Of going to Falls Church, as was
intended, the party rode of through Virginia
in another direction going through Alexandria
and getting q fine view Of the city, the river
and New Alexandria from the high hills over
looking these places. Leaving Alexandria the
wheelmen started along the tracks OF the Alex
andrin and Fredericksburg railroad. The first
thing encountered was q well-dressed young
man who evidently was not used to perform
| He hoA oc%o 20 all
of his misfortune which sounded like the repe-
tition of Little Jackie Horner" by small
school boy who had committed it to memory,
and all he wanted was a little help.
Leaving the distressed stranger to seek other
Victims, the wheel riders went on their journey
along the smooth, hard path, next to the rail-
road track, making an occasional dismount for
break in the road culvert or O switch All
the way to Bush Hill the track was in excellent
condition. 1t was about dinner time when this
station was reached and pangs OF hunger re-
sulting from the healthful exercise, caused them
to turn their attention to something with which
to satisfy tho inner man.
Everything comes to him who waits" muir
INJURED one Of the wheelmen, but 1t was a case
of hustle this time, for at one house after an
other they were informed that there was
either nothing to eat in the house or the family
wanted to 60 to church.
Nr. John Brown Of Park Hill proved O mas
cot. and his kind-hearted wife said she would
never turn any one away hungry. Fresh home
made bread and sugar-cured ham, with fresh
garden vegetables and hot coffee, were pro-
vIded and Mrs. Brown positively refused rec
ompense therefor. After dinner the wheelmen
spent the afternoon in the house Of the hos
pitable family and left only because of the late
ness of the hour.
On the return trip the riders had good time.
the wind being on their backs and the road
being perfectly dry. Upon reaching Alexandria
the residents turned out in large numbers.
After another run of two miles Four-Nlile Run
was reached, and there the members of the Owl
Club entertained the wheelmen at a 'possum
dinner. From there the members Of the Select
Club returned home on a train.
CRESCENT CENTURY wnEELNEN.
Members of the Crescent Century wheelmen
are still on the road trying to roll up the num-
Der of century bars the con test for the largest
number before winter sets in is getting warm.
Mr.. Ed. Terry, the centurion of the club, is
still In the lead, having seven bars attached to
his road club insignia. There are several
wheelmen who have four bars. while one or two
have five or six bars.
The semi-annual run Of the club was made
last Sunday TO Frederick SATURDAY. nights
rain caused discussion as to the advisability Of
postponing the run, and. acting under the i'm
preston that the run had been postponed,
many members failed to put in an appearance
Sunday morning
Capt Phil. Otterback, with Messrs. Palmer
and Hunter, were on hand at the appointed
hour, and with them were two guests and Mr..
Potts of the Arlington Wheelmen. The five
wheemen left l4th street and Florida avenue ut
twenty minutes after O'Clock being twenty
minutes behind the time set. and reached fhe
first stopping place (Mochanicsville), nineteen
miles distant. before s o'clock. The road WAS
heavy and the wheelmen found it hard work
showing through the mud They left Mechan-
icsville at o'clock and rode to the next station
Laytonsyille, six miles distant. reaching the
cross roads In less than an hours time.
The next run was to Damascus, distance of
seven miles, and the wheelmen were allowed
one hour in which to make it. They were ahead
OF time at this place, giving them an oppor-
tunity to rest themselves and get In good con-
dition in order to make tho next stretch of
eleven miles to New Market. where they were
due at II O'Clock. Another ride Of eight miles
and the five wheelmen entered the city Of Fred
erick the other end of the ride, reaching there
ahead Of time There they were allowed until
80 O'Clock for dinner and at that time they
started on the return trip. They came back
over the same road. The winds had dried the
roads somewhat and riding was made easier
only the wind was in their faces instead Of
being In their backs as it was on the outward
trip. Home was reached about 7:3O making
the trip Of 102 miles consume thirteen hours
and ten minutes time.
Tomorrow the club members will Join the
Arlinstons. In century run over the same
route.
At the last meeting Of the Century Club three
new members were elected and several applica-
tons for membership were received.
The club members who made the century
ride Sunday will get their Century bars at the
expense Of the club, as the club pays for all
bars earned on the regular annual and semi
annual runs.
COLUMBIA CYCLE CLUB.
The Columbia Cycle Club IL now in it new
quarters-a fne suite Of rooms ON the second
floor Of No. 8O6 E street northwest here
the club win remain during the winter. Capt
Southwick Is giving the members plenty Of
sport on the road and the numerous fast
riders in the club are permitted to give ex-
hibitions In fast riding and scorching, although
the scorching is not supposed 10 figure in club
runs. There are 80 many fast riders in the
club, however, that the pacemaker finds Il .
difficult task to keep the men in position. Last
Sunday the run was to Marlboro, and among
those who attended were Capt. Southwick and
Messra Wood, French, Anderson, Woodbridge,
Fisher and Howenstein.
The Saturday night rain put the sandy road
In good condition. and the wheelmcn therefore
enjoyed Q delightful ride. They bad dinner at
the Fsrmers' Hotel and returned home In time
for supper.