The sun., 1896-12-15
NnHs or 1HE WHEELMEx.
Six.Dny Racers Receive Their Prizcn-Th
l.. A. w. Presidency

The sir-dav bicycle riders received their
prize money at tie Hotel Bartholdi Yesterday.
With the exception of Maddox and Mcleod
al the men who finished Saturday night were
present. Hale. the winner. got 81 800 in $50
gold pieces. and is STYLED "lonp distance cham
piCn bicycle rider OF the world" Rice received
the second prize $500, Reating got $500 for
finishing third and an extra $40 for a new rcr-
ord OF riding without dismount Forster re-
ceived fourth prize. $3.50; Schock fifth. $500;
Smith sixth. $780, Pierce seventh, Sl5O;
MAJOR" Taylor eighth. Sl"5; Ashinger ninth.
500; Moore tenth, 500. and Maddoy's repre-
sentative received the eleventh prize of So.
Although Cassidy. Cannon. Click, and Nc
Leod, who brought w tho rear of the race had
no prizes coming to them, the mana9ers re-
warded their efforts by giving $50 to each.
1t Is said that The net receipts of the contest
amounted to S3T 900.
memSer of the l.. A. w. in discussing the
Presidential situation with reporter of THE
Sun yesterday said:
EARLY in the year Consul Potter of'the New
York Division pledged his vote to President
Elliott for the latter's reelection. and he can
not with propriety come out now and oppose
Elliott. 1t is thought in this division. how
ever. that we can alcct Potter in tho face of his
objections. and knowing that we will meet
with no strong opposition from tho Consul
himself. we feel confident that lie can defeat
Elliott"
Tho 1act that the National Assembly meet
ing of the l.. A. w. has been called for the sec
ond week in February. to be held ut Albany,
at the same time that the National Cycle SNOW
will DO in progress in this city, has caused
Widespread dissatisfaction among metropoli-
tan wheelmen. Suggestions have been made
that the league meeting be Ios tpuaed. but the
officials of tnat organization declare that this
is impossible.
One of the liveliest incllcnts in the local
wheeling world Is scheduled for tonight at the
headquarters OF the Grceuwch Sheeimeu,
3UY West Fourth street. There are three dis.
tinct tickets as well as some independent NOM
the club. and every caiddat" Is backed UP BY
a host of typical Ninth ward "rooters." The
balloting closes at o'clock, and so,no biz sur
prises are looked for W. en- the vote is declared.
pre.iaent i,reH d c; = Heydi; who heads ,he regular
recently appointed Vice President, Edward j.
t!eillY, stands, pat on all three tickets. but
William, Brady IS running against him as an
the field to himself. but Secretary &. *. Me-
G"ire is opposed on one ticket by w II. Jones.
large vote to hold his own with c. Olenstadt.
who sgures on the opposition aud independent
opposed by j. Gray. and Z. \. Link is running
sLa..!st Al. AGatte for the second lieutruanCv.
All except two OF the regular candidates for
the Board OF Governors ere opposed. the llCky
exceptions being William Grcsorcous ard II.
REYNOLDS; The regulars, who have rivals on
Stahl. Alb. Makler. John Adatte, c. w. Weill,
and &. Heycs
BosroN, Dec l4.-At a meeting of the Press
Cycling Club, the largest, ard most influential
the Board OF Officers OF the Massachusetts Divi-
delegates to vote Tor the reelection OF Sterling
Elliott for prcsteht for hG c"ming year and
York. The resolutions in part follow:
Whereas. The vote whereby the delegates were in
lon oi the Press cycling Cub aud many nembers OF
have conversei, the sentiment OF tho division At
large: anS rs there Is "a 2EfSy expressed sentiment
such wonderful recruiting work IN his own division
Ra Chief Consul.
Consul Potter will he banqucttd by the Brook
a pcyfs % Dee WHnp SiqD on pT&as fla5has hH St the
elected at the National Assembly meeting held in
| different divisions authorized 10 attend the AS
sembly, and these men are privileged TO vote for
\. ontnan leads IN the Manhattan Bicycle Club
menge contest this season with over 5000 miles
Trolley tracks are being lnlI over the IrvinstOn
rne Butler brothers. Tom and Nat the we'll
known professional riders OF cambrdEcport,
turned on the ST. Louis on Sunday. Their trip was
subscriber-Apply to w. s. Bull. Secretary. Treas.
urer; New YORK state divi'ion. L. a. W., Wander.
bill. building ~ New fork; H. n,.., . o,,..
Ohio state aiy,slsn OF the l.. A ". yesterday de.
s Of e pSS hSa 'hs sa's ] On on ts Il Mo
Ghaster or Fostoria. w. q. Saxon Of Canton. ana
| egates 10 the National Assembly. Tncy were not
Instructed but Will vote for the national meet TO
Deputy sheriff Butler has received au attachment
against .Readtng who finished thtri IN the rden
| Il 10 recover damages for alleged non payment OF
p ser at or wS S1I 10 1a c
Madison square Garden on saturday night to levy
money. i Is Claimed. had been assigned to Mana
Fer Powers by Reading.
held at their new club rooms. sirty soventh street
council. Wee Pre.dan, j. ". Jones S' Of as" fax
Council, Second ylce.Presidcnt; Q a. Crandjoan of
Colrax Council, Financial Secretary: J.. j. Burke OF
% ooiax council. 1Teasarer j. H. Mclean Of stn!Sy S
uouSCiI serSs"n, j. y: Martin Of ssmari
Lieutenant: Lieut. InI. O. A. smith OF sa=PokoniGo = Council
Bugler' J. Flagier OF Fern Counc, Assistant Buglcr
COUNTY Who we % ,S mea r
more during the season arc; f. w; snoldon. 49,.
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