New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-02
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
THE NETWORK CONSULATE HARD AT
WORK
L. A. W. AND FARMER DELEGATES TO MEET
To-DAY-THE SOUTHERN RACING CIR
CUR ABANpONED-A CONFLICT IN
BROOKLYN-OTHER NOTES
AND COMMENTS.

BROOKLIN-OTHER NOTES
AND COMMENTS.
The Board OF Consuls OF the New-York Con-
sulate OF the League of American Wheelmen has
held several conferences lately regarding PROPOSE
lions for the benefit of cyclists. Among those who
actively interested in street improvement and
additional accommodations for wheelmen are J. B.
Townsend. G. w. Oppenhem. Louis Resented.
A. w. Jacobus. A. NJ. Curtis. DR.. Ottoengu, DR..
NJ. l.. Rhein. W. J. Mccormack, John f. Roosevelt.
DR.. l.. c. lie Roy, J. W. Walters +. NJ. Frobishcr.
T. , A. Ra ihSs J. A. King Theodore Vent na
neil and B. B. Brown among the matters
under discussion Is the condition Of the street In
Fifty nnth-st. and the Boulevard, and the delay
yesterday sent to the Board of Aldermen long
document. making some pertinent suggestions.
to d
the other side for cyclists. The Consulate be-
It objects also to the Improperly of allowing the
cable-cars TO make an exchange station of the In
Isaac b. Potter the Chief Consul Of the New
York State Division Of the League Of American
Wheelmen. left the city yesterday. He will attend
an important meeting at Syracuse to-day. the out
come Of which will be watched with interest by
cyclists all over the country for the good roads
movement to be started in this State will be fol-
lowed in most Of the other states. The conference
to-day will be between Mr.. Potter representing
L.. n
The object will be to come to some understanding
regarding the preparation OF good roads bill
which will be indorsed by both the wheelmen and
farmers of the State General Roy Stone. of the
Good Roads Bureau Of the Department of Asri-
culture at Washington will he present. also
Il. c. Harrison. Of that Department. has done some
missionary work up the State already.
The proposed Southern racing circuit has been
abandoned. The circuit chasers Will make their last
appearance in this district the Waver.y
track. Then Bald Gardiner, Cooper and the other
fast will 20 to Chicago 20 take part in the in
door racing at the Coliseum, where race meets will
be held twice week.
There is a conflict OF dates between the Good Roads
Association and the Associated Cycling Clubs of Long
Island an effort avoid which is being made
The Association has arranged for parade ID .ele-
brate the opening of Glenmore-ave. and the cycling
Cubs of Long Island have arranged for road race
the Mayor and city officials and by the grand
shall and his staff from the reviewing stand in Bed
ford-ave.
An excellent programme has been arranged for the
meet of the Vim Bicycle Club, which will be
held at the WaVerly track. near Newark. Tomorrow
There are twenty-four entries in the one-me pro-
fessional handicap. including such men Bald. MIr-
ply. Gardiner. Butler, Zegler Kmba. Mertens and
Macdonald. There are ffty-seven entries in the one
me -ndicap for amateurs. and all the best riders
Of this district included. The Hudson County
Wheelmen will hold meet on October u.
There is some talk OF opposition ticket in New
Jersey to the L. A. W. ticket. put in the field By tie
regular Nominating Committee.
Cyclists desiring TO join the League Of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed Information and
membership blanks by sending name and address to
the Cycling Editor. Tribune