Evening star., 1896-06-23
EARLY MORNING RIDE
Getting Ready for the O. E Bicycle
Runs
Local Experts Go Over One OF the
ROutes-COnventiOn Prcpara-
tfOns Moving Forward.

More than forty bicycle riders. over fif-
teen of whom were ladies, participated in
the early morning practice run this morn
ing. under the auspices OF the bicycle
committee of the Christian Endeavor con-
vention. The start was made precisely
at the hour set, 6 O'Clock, from in front
of the White House. and the route was
over the Woodley, Tenleytown. Lough-
borough. Ridge and New Cut roads, dis
tance Of about eleven miles. The ride
was taken in easy stages. and the starting
point was reached on the return shortly
after 7.3O
This party attracted considerable at
tention from early risers and those out
in the streets this morning. One of the
men carried Washington '06 conven-
tion flag attached to his handle bar, and
two buglers were along. Those who par
ticipated In the trip were not all members
or the excursion committee or the bicycle
section, but every one was e convention
worker and interested in the plans for the
entertainment Of those who will be Wash
fnSton's visitors In just two weeks. 1t is
the aim of the excursion committee to
have as many local riders as possible take
already selected and mapped out for sew
eral mornings during convention week, in
order that they can the better explain
to their guests the features Of the roads
| them. Practice was also had this morn
ing In the several bugle calls, so that
when the runs actually take place the
Washington riders will be familiar with
them and can explain their meaning to
the visiting riders.
On the way the presen: country home of
President Cleveland was pointed out, as
well as his former country residence, Oak
View. The site of the American Univer-
Sity was noted, where excavations are now
progressing for the first in the group Of
buildings. the Hal! of History. Most Of
| the hills were walked and frequent stops
and rests by the roadside were made.
Yet, even at this easy and moderate pace
| the hard part Of the run, about seven
accomplished in an hour, and without fa-
tigue.
Thursday morning another run will be
taken. 10 which experienced riders in all of
the societies are invited. Cabin John
bridge will be the objective point. The
start will be made as usual from in front
of the White House at o'clock, and 1t
is expected to accomplish the twenty
miles within two hours.
Regular Meeting.
Last night at the regular weekly meet
ing Of the committee of '96. held in head
quarters, a number of business matters
were discussed and determined upon. Cen
trail Hall was rendered the trustees of the
| United Society for their reception to state
the convention.
At the request Of Rev. D. W. Skellenger,
chairman Of the evangelistic committee.
orders were given for the printing Of 300
leaders immediate daily report blanks,
900 seekers cards" and 10000 song leaf
let's for use in the various evangelistic ser
vices which will be held during the conven-
ton.
The following letter was received from
Margaret 3. Platt. president OF the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union Of this
city:
headquarters. $40 F street northwest, open
every day during the c. Z. convention.
We will also provide a light lunch for who
ever may desire 1t. We cannot undertake
the luncheon business only in very small
way, but We will try to serve a few. and
have cool. quiet resting place with ice
water. toilet facilities and literature for
free distribution
The following letter was received fror
DR.. Swan N. Burnett and John B. Wight,
with reference to the use Of Central Dis
pensary and Emergency Hospital during
the convention:
1.-The Central Dispensary and Emergency
Hospital will be glad TO do all it can in
connection with the convention to be held
here In July. to relieve those who may
meet with accident or need hospital atten-
tion. The capacity of our building is not
very great, but we will keep the wards and
rooms as free possible during the con-
vention, SO as to accommodate as many as
possible OF those visiting the city, and can
probably provide for about twenty cases.
Should this number be thought insufficient,
We will say further that if a building can
| be provided in the neighborhood of the hos
pital. We will take charge of it and supply
the necessary medical facilities and treat
ment."
Additional contributions were reported as
follows: Riggs & Co. Robinson, Cherry &
Co., George A. Birch, Washington Market
| Co. Belt Railway Co. and lexington and
Soldiers Home Railway Co., $50; Huyler's s,
SO; Durand & Merrick. $40; Maurice Joyce.
| George Ryneal jr., and N. P. Gage, s15; A
T. Lewis, L. Biscoe, Prindle & Russell,
Philip T. Hall. F. Freund. S. A. Manuel, E.
| l.. Johnson, Howard House, L. A Conner
and Church & Church. SO; Henry Brum-
baur, Mrs. c. B. Cutler Leary & Snyder,
| n. w. Burchell, w. H Sholes, B. F. Nc
Cauley. F. G. Alexander, Hoover & Snyder,
II. King, jr., John T. Earnshaw. L. E.
| Breuninger, A. B. Broune, C. E. Wood,
! Geo. A. Wise, w. Nordlinser, James X.
| PRODIGY. H. w. Offut, VIII. Henshaw. w.
| l.. Price, Dominic 1. Murphy, John Hau-
| sen, F. W. Coleman and E. Morrison, s5;
and other contributions of smaller amounts
| making a total received to date from citi-
7ens of S1O.056.G5.