New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-09
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
THE ASSEMBLY AND SHOW CONFLICT.
ING INTERESTS.

WHY MR.. POTTER WILL NOT BE PRESIDENT
THE COUNTY wHEELMENs NEW CLUB
MOUNTAINEERING IN THE sTH
REGIMENT.
While the National Assembly OF the League OF
American Wheemen will no, be held at Albany until
February the veiest interest Is felt In the outcome
Of the annual meeting. Cyclists generally deplore the
fact that the Assembly this year will conflict with
the Cycle Show in this city, but 1t looks at present
as II 1t will be impossible to avoid the conflict. or
1t would be impossible. II II were serious
ly considered. for the programme for the Cycle Show
to be changed. and according to the constitution OF
the L. A. W., the Assembly must be held on the sec
ond Wednesday in February The only way In which
the conflict could be avoided would be for the dele
Session and them decide TO 10 postpone further action
for one week. or until after the Cycle Show. This
a loss OF time TO the delegates something which
many OF the L. men zen could I'LL III a ne S.n T me
IN the affairs ' ' Of the L. W. viii be compeea for
business to remain In this city to be IN con-
ments at the Grand Central Palace are maturing
nicely and large as the space accommodati9ns VIII
be. they will not be nearly enough to 90 around.
a few weeks ago 1t looked II Isaac B. Potter.
Chief Consul OF the New-York State Division Of the
League OF American Wheelmen, would be nomi-
mated by reclamation for the presidency OF that
LIBERALIZATION. POSSIBLY, SO lar dS tiic A"A
Potter Is concerned, this might be done yet. pro-
vid.ng that Mr.. Potter would allow his name to be
used Letters have been pouring into the local head
quarters for the last two months from all over the
country asking the Chief Consul TO be candidate
So far Mr. Potter has said nothing about the matter.
except answer his friends as courteously as he
pears that the reason that the New-York man has
not replied to the anxious appeals OF his friends was
in case he (Elot0 desired reelection ne Potter.
would not be candidate The strong Endorsement
put the Boston man in the presidential cnar, ana
some OF his friends maintain that Elliott was clever
enough to see this far ahead
The New-York County Wheelmen are In possession
OF their quarters. at Nos and Eas, Sixtieth-
st. The rooms occupied by the club were many years
used the headquarters Of the Citizens Bicycle
Club. and later by the Lenox Bicycle Club. They
form OF the best-situated sets Of bicycle club
in the city. being asphated street. with
in stones throw Of the entrance to Central Park.
and directly opposite the Mionares Club The
rooms will be fitted throughout with the appur,,
tenances OF cosey and homelike clubhouse, ana
members will have all the benefits to be enjoyed In
of the large clubs. Wheemen who are DESTROYS
of becoming members are invited 10 call at the rooms
Friday evenings There Is no Initiation Zee 70 pay
at present and the dyes are only 81 month App
can be had from SwartwSlt No. y CnamDer 81
Break b n the eGye%"sG
held by Peitscher OF the Yorkvile WI, neelmen:
the record between the Central Park obellsk and the
Connecticut State line. which now stands at hour
and 81 minutes.
c. p Staubach, the captain Of the cycling COM
pany-E-of the sh Regiment. says: In the
winter months special attention Is given In the COM
pany to cycling by committee appointed for the
purpose The riding floor and racetrack are open at
certain hours on Monday Tuesday. Wednesday ana
Thursday evenings. we'll as the entire evening OF
Friday Bicycle drills take place at the close OF the
infantry drill on each Thursday evening" ana a
series OF handicap races. open to members only VIII
the ground floor. with racks for 100 wheels, sup.
and called for at ali reasonable hours other features
OF the winters programme OF the company inciude
T in charge OF commee which aims to make
department interesting and successful. Aspha.rssd
building is a magnificent one and contains bowling
alleys pool ard shuffe-boaTd rooms rine range:
and handsomely furnished room. containing piano.
etc and has a separate dress'ng-room, containing
100 lockers.
The completion Of the Glenmore-ave. improvement
been great boon to cyclists who wish to reach
the Merrick Road. Stll. the roadbed In large part
OF the avenue Is not In good riding condition The
Merrck Road ITSELF known as the finest piece OF road
for cycling this part Of the h nsed se more
troble and expense there will be- The road between
Freeport and Valley Stream In many places is n Ss
cyclists use IT, continue in general good condition.
The Mlchaux Cycle Club, which, since lis Inception
two vears ago has held the attention and good will
OF society IL now Incorporated club. with large
membership and will begin Its regular meetings Tor
the fall and winter season on November 10. Inese
meetings are to be held. usual, in Bowman's Hall.
broadway and Fifty-thlrd-st. An interesting pro,
rramme has been mapped for the winter and will
be carried under the personal direction OF me OIL
GERS OF the club who are William A. Hanes: pre e
dent: Elisha Dyer, jr.. treasurer and secretary Or.
Edward Payson Fowler Edward Winsiow John T.
Low directors Tea will be served every afternoon
To- members and invited guests In the receptiohroo"'
?, ryhodv has ridden bicycle around a track and
on, hIs own pace he may have slight idea what a
fast unpaced mie means. When u H. coulter. a'
Denver covered mile In l59 10. the fastest rloer
has ever ridden this distance without pacemaKers'
Il was a performance entitled TO the highest com
rrerd,tIon The feat Is remarkable. Miles under zoo
nr 90 rafher frequent occurrence. but when rider
cots down TO condition which enables MN 10 cut inc
WHO MILO IN ,hat approximatcs paced mile in 1885, and
shere are few men who have ever reacheo THESE
figures
,Ao Harlem wheelmen have decided to hold series
., tournaments this winter which Will include pool
uh,s, billiards and euchre reception Will aiso 10
held at the end OF each month.
c,,,,s,. desiring 10 Join the League OF American
u,hoa,msr may obtain full printed Information ana
membership blanks by sending names ana addresses
m the cycling Editor. Triouhe'
copNr1I,s DISAPPOINTING SHOWING.
THE FOOTBALL TEAM TRYING TO REMEDY
Faults FOUND IN THE PRINCETON GAME.
Ithaca. n Y. Nov (speciaD-The Corneli loot
,au foam promptly resumed practice on Monday at
-, r,.id and will endeavor to get In shape for
rho W,lliams game. which will be played at Bunaio
next saturday The poor showing Of the team In the
pr,nce,on game was a great disappointment but
10 not 70 be wondered at when 1t Is remembered that