New-York tribune., 1896-01-25

ATTEMPTED SLAP AT THE EX-PREsI-
e,rxr-bRIGHTER OUTLOOK FOR CLASS B.
49, IMPORTANT CONFERENCE TODAY
.odv connected with cycling in this neigh
E, vp,ll be sorry that the Cycle Show at Madi-
po' cuora Garden will be brought to a close to-
eo The returns will illustrate that 1t has been
n'e ost remarkable exhibition of its kind In the
.v u Of the bicycle. The management at the
p' are even more enthusiastic, and say that
,or has attracted more people and has caused
~. general comment than any other entertain
Wv" he,d in the place. Even the disagreeabe
a,hor Yesterday did not stop the throng from
.,rg 10 the show. While the attendance was not
largo possb.y as il had been on the previous
- strl there extra room in that vast
nb,theatre during the afternoon and evening.
rsa eject of the weather noticeable in the de-
ased attendance OF women and children.
lively topic of conversation was the really re-
rrsble behavior Of the throng Thursday night.
lnep one OF the booths caught fire. The presence
=, saneer and the possibility of stampede seemed
=. he rea lied by everybody. and that fact may ac-
-, for the splendid behavior of the crowd. When
cha, Duff Of smoke went up followed by bright
Ash OF flame. a hush fell over the assemblage for
an instant as will happen occasionally In the race
~ a great danger. The work of extnguishing the
DANES the striking up of lively waltz by the
musicians. was the "o'h VI al ih9'"' anu "'
danger past.
TUE REMARKABLY LARGE ATTENDANCE.
ner,,sal Of the attendance figures for the week
,nav interest some people who have not fallen slaves
.o m. wheeling enthusiasm. The actual attendance
nm 10 Yesterday was 7s,45S. With yesterdays at
tendance and that Of to-day to add to this list.
tormidabe total is sure to be piled up. and the
,ecord is likely stand until the 1897 show comes
.,ound The attendance on Thursday was .o23
IA the show approaches its conclusion the League
n, American Wheelmen politicians are beginning
their work in earnest The Elliott and Wilson
forces were out In goodly numbers yesterday. ana
they saw that they will keep up the work until the
national Assembly convenes at Baltimore on Feoru-
,v 10 While the Elliott ticket has not been agreed
upon in its entirety the leader Of the opposition Is
confident that he will win. mild sensation was
created In l.. A. w. circles yesterday when the
s,ory was circulated that the managers OF the
Wilson forces had said that the president would
Ne .iec,.d ~ every other man on the ticket had to
be sacrificed.
II was said that Pop Brewster was the authority
for the statement that even Perkins and Morgan
thaler would be allowed TO battle for themselves II
The occasion required Rumor has 1t that Perkins
and h. friends Will remain quiet under such ar
Ysneements and that Perkins may cut away from
the regular ticket and for president himsei on
an independent ticket With three tickets IN lhe
6eld Elliotts election would be practically assured
Isaac B. Potter and many OF the other prominent
i. A. w men are much interested in the Dill
hrought before the Board OF Aldermen the other
hav 70 compel the riders OF the wheel TO carry
brake on their bicycles. As a l. A W. oh1cia4
put It yesterday: The first thing we know 'he
authorities will make so many laws regarding the
wheel that nobody will be able to ride one Win any
degree OF comfort
MAY BE COMPELLED TO USE BRAKES.
Mr. Potter is hot after the suggestion about COM
nel,inv the wheelmen brakes. and when the
,os,,sr comes up again he will be present TO look
after the interests OF the riders Said he last night
.sWith the law restricting the speed OF cycs's 'he
brake does not seem absolutely necessary. There
are 2oOOo wheeimen in this city who do not use
brake and II will cost them an average Oh - each
10 have brakes put their wheels
meeting OF the Board of Directors OF the Ma
@,onal Cycle Board OF Trade held yesterday for
the election OF committees for the ensuing year
The following resolution was passed;
Resolved That this Board of Directors desires 10
snread upon its minutes expression OF ITS ap-
preciation OF the valuable services rendered oy n;
y, cycle Manufacturers since the organiza-
ton thereof and the deep Interest ,aken oy m MN dn m
voted by him TO the advancement OF its "eilare
The following Executive Committee was appoint
ea. A. c. spalding. r. =. Gormuliy George II.
Day. william + Wilson and Joseph Mchee, .ne
,,.saent and treasurer being ex-oficio members
- .h. committee The Board appointed {. +.
smith c. ". Dickerson and Joseph L. fost d
(,ommittee on Membership William A Redding
and r. ]. stimson were appointed counsei 10 'he
corporation
sr. committees: Iegslstion-F. J. Stimson. George
a Bidwel and A. l. Garford. Transportation
(,onmittee-Joseph Mckee. +. c. Stearns, Joseph
3. Yost c. W. Dickerson and c. +. Smith. Racing
Committee-E c. stearns. E. Raymond and A.
q spaldinx Press Committee-R Philip Gormuily'
George Pope and William r Wilson.
The Executive Committee was appointed the com
rn,,tee of conference with the League OF American
yyhee,rnen The following resolution was unani-
snously adopted;
xherehy additional stock may BE- had to enable
sssociate members TO become siockholders be re-
S.r.d "a ,he Executive Committee for consideration
with Instructions to formulate pra.ucahie plan 10
secsmplish such object ana 70 report 10 the Do-''
n Lindsay Coleman the newly elected president
n, the Board OF Trade. then made an address
President Coleman said;
PRESIDENT COr.EMAN's FUTURE POLICY.
In accepting the Office 20 which you have elected
mr. fully realize the fact that my predecessors IN
that Office have been Aioert \ rope ana =. -.
eI.la,ng Each has taken the helm IN dinefent
,,,as of weather and rig. Each captain has ploted
well. discovered new channels. opened ne" ports
and increased the spread OF canvas nn'h no" they
have turned 10 me the National board 9i TRADE
manned and equipped and able to stem az s,or'ns
on ny Snk own 5bem and their associaies for their
q ,Sd work and pledge my own efforts 20 1hl"a % %
s.s sound a5w and siofi and we'll known for
speed and safety In Al pors' h,.e1 apon my conn.
rnce in he crew ard In the officers. the crew aelns
she united and entire cycle trade ana th'm g mn
,s',s lie hest men Of that industry. nhoin sh~'
s,n," have the pleasure OF introducing ~ You .,,A
the cycle trade IA In masnihceht % t.rs
.,,siy al of its representatives are our n''h
T6e Hoard of Trade II powerful organ <"ti", 49,, n
ample funds All of those question: s.r.d I'm our
S.ve,' Tnd.r these Circumstance SEEMS nor, nos
ad,niplstraton should be made f'loir w wnol"s iar,s
tate pleasure In informing you ma ". an iines
~ "oualy ali ne members OF The cy'ie M W x1si 70
Iii - t,s members have expressed me w!sh ~ ~
M ,.i, ~. and that their doing 80 only a"al'S U, "a
i.gs technical ability TO secure stock 10, y con-