Evening star., 1896-08-15

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boathouse of the Potomac Club, at the foot
Of 31st street. If possible the president of
the association, Mr.. B. H. Warner, will be
present.
The membership of the organization is in
creasing at good rate. and the members
are hustling things along. At the meeting
next week most likely the matter of the
bicycle police will be brought up, and the
Commissioners will be urged to issue an
order requiring them to wear a distinctive
uniform. or else display their badges, in
stead of keeping them concealed beneath
their coats.
The committee on rights any privileges
rates at all Of the surrounding places visit
ed by cyclists. and matter pertaining to this
will be In shape and printed along with
pamphlet. which the organization will
shortly issue.
Future Price Of Wheels.
The probable price of bicycles for next
year is a subject much discussed these
days. Many so-called high-class wheels
marketed last spring and listed at 500 have
been selling for almost any price. 1t is
generally known in the trade that these
wheels. in a majority of cases. are far from
being as good as they were cracked up to
be, and this being the case, 1t should result
In profit to the old established houses which
have made a reputation with really meri-
torious machines. The most conservative
men in the trade base their calculations in
estimating the probable price next year on
the business credited to the older and more
successful houses. The mushroom con-
Germs and the companies which turn out
wheels simply for 9 quick profit, 30 to
speak, are sharp ragged rocks in the chan
mel of successful trade, and are given
wide berth by careful pilots. They have a
bearing on next years trade in the sense of
indicating the general price for fine wheels.
A consensus Of opinion from observing stu
dents in the bicycle industry tends to show
that $75 will be the price next year for bi-
cycles which have heretofore sold for 800
This conclusion Is reached mainly from
study Of the example set In 1893. During
that year many So-called high-grade WheeiS
ere listed at $780,
L. A. W. Affairs.
Although early in the season, there Is
considerable speculation on hand as to
who will be the next chief consul Of the
local division Of the league. The annual
election, which will be held this year. will
occur any time between October Is and
November 80, the meeting being subject to
the call of the present chief consul. Here
tofore the annual elections Of the local
division have been held around November
Is, the new officers assuming their duties
on December !.
Quite recently there have appeared two
cliques in the local bicycling world, which
seem to be increasing every day in point
of numbers, the gap between the two in
creasing much faster than the member
ship. The present chief consul Is at the
head of one element, while number of
other leading wheelmen are at the head
of the other. While the adherents Of the
present Incumbent claim that his re-elec-
ton this year will be a walkover, there
are others who dispute the fact. 1t is
generally conceded that the chief consul
ship should go to some man who is in busi-
ness other than cycling.
Mr.. William Gettinger. president of the
Arlington Wheelmen, has been announced
as candidate for the Office but the an
nouncement Is absurd, as Mr.. Gettinger Is
not even member Of the league The
put forth, but Mr.. Britain refuses to run.
Mr.. Charles Cabrera is another man men
toned, but he declines the honor. There
who refuse to run. A candidate can be
looked for in the near future, however
who will stand excellent show of Sc
curing the highest office OF the local divi-
sion.
Eastern Athletic Club.
1t is understood that the Eastern Athletic
Club will enter the club team race for the
championship Of the District at the Ar
lington race meet next Saturday Who the
team will be has not yet been an
nounced. but W. o. Woodward, the speedy
rider Of the club, is very apt to be one Of
the men. After the intercity race Wednes-
day he rode an exhibition mile, with very
poor pacing, in the fast time Of 2.13. With
good pacing he could have made much bet
ter time.
In spite Of the hot weather and the alb
sence of q number of members, the Column
bia Heights Wheelmen continue their reg
ular runs and weekly meetings. The runs
to Great Falls last Sunday and to the In
ternational Park to witness the interurban
races Wednesday were well attended con-
sidering the small number Of members who
The next run will be tomorrow after
noon, leaving the club rooms 1928 Prince
ton street. at pm. and proceeding out
the 7th street road to Forest Glen, return
ing by way of Chevy Chase
The regular weekly meeting was held in
the club rooms Tuesday. Beside the reg
ular routine business, several important
matters were discussed A committee was
appointed to report on the clubs colors, as
there seemed to be some dispute in regard
to the matter. 1t was decided to prepare
a regular schedule, to be presented next
meeting. Of all the runs which are to take
place during the fall season. Two new
members were admitted, Messrs johnson
and Breckenridge.
serve as lieutenant during the absence Of
Lieut.. Muehleisen. who is at Atlantic CITY.
During the absence Of the chairman, Mr
watkins, the chair will be filled by Mr..
Mr.. Nicholas has his wheel with him in
Chicago, where he is spending the summer
Messrs; Davis and Perkins are on their
wheels leisurely making their way toward
New York city. where they will spend a
Few days. and then proceed on their north
ward Journey. - Ill
The committee Of the Columbia Turn ver-
elm having the matter in charge is COM
pleting arrangements to give the members
an enjoyable outing next Sunday. It
has chartered the steam launch Bartholdi
which will make hourly trips to one Of the
beautiful up-river landings. Members will |
have the privilege Of inviting their friends
Refreshments will be in abundance.
c. E. 1ngling. who leaves tomorrow, car
ries with him the sanction Of the racing
heard to enter the bicycle races of the
Riverton Athletic Association at his home
in Riverton. N. J., on September 3.
The Arlington Wheelmen will take only a
short run tomorrow. under Captain Bren-
gle. The members are more interested at
present in the race meet than anything else
SCHADE IN THE SOUTH.
The People Down There Have a High