Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07


irg the day. and the big increase that is
evident in the early evening. The heat at
midday keeps the pleasure riders indoors
until the cooler weather of the evening,
and then they turn out in full force. For
the large number of riders who use the BIZ
cycle solely for pleasure, there are more
attractions in and around the city than
ever before. Resort, have sprung ZIP this
season with remarkable quickneSs, and on
all sides Inducements are offered for the
patronage of the cycling fraternity. 1t is
no wonder in view of all these attractions
that the river resorts complain of a lack
of patronage. 7 his season has witnessed
more changes in this respect than all
previous seasons combined.
The promise as to the weather for to-
morrow places it as fair. If this be true
the weather will be good for all-day rid
ing and the club riders will appreciate the
fact. Last Sunday was pleasant enough for
good riding, the conjecture proving to be
correct. In the evening especially there
were large crowds out aWheel.
The prospects that the inter-city, or
rather inter-division races will be run off
this fall. Last year the races were be-
tween Baltimore and Washington, and the
local riders won the championship. There
were five races in all, this city securing
the odd race. This year the races will be
between Maryland and the District of Co
lumbia. The people managing the Balti-
more end of the race have been rather dere-
lict in the issuance of a challenge for the
races this season, and the Washington
management has decided to take the 1n1tla-
tive and send off the challenge. Most like
ly only three races will be run this year.
and the team scoring the highest number
of points be declared the winners. II an
things move rightly the first of the series
will he held some time within the mex.
three weeks.
Capital 81. Club.
Life in the Capital Bi. Club is extremely
quiet. There will be no run Of the club
made tomorrow, account of the absence
of the captain from the city. Several of
the members will be seen out on the road.
however, taking a spin, but as a club no
riding will be done.
Col Flowers, one of the popular club
nemf, rs, and a well-known resident of the
city, is lying dangerously i'll, the result of
a paralytic stroke. He is also member of
the Analostan Boat Club.
The road riders of the club are still on
their long journey to Atlanta, Ga, the start
being made last Saturday evening. Con-
trary to expectation, Mr.. Coston did not
start. he having changed his mind at the
last moment. Early in the week DR.. w. ID.
Writ received letter from Capt. Allen,
which contained some news. Nothing has
been heard of the riders since then. Capt.
Alien reports that the roads are not nearly
as good as they might be. They were in
the Shenandoah valley at the time, and the
usual good roads were found to be dusty
ard getting worse as the journey pro-
crossed. Capt. Allen was the only unfor-
tunate man in the party. While riding in
the dark few miles outside of Stanton,
he ran into the arm of toll gate, which
was stretched across the road and bore no
light. The gate was broken, and the force
of. the collision threw the rider from the
wheel. though fortunately without serious
injury. Further on the captain managed
to get a big puncture through the rim
which required several nlnPS
cradle time to repair These are the only
incidents Of the trip so far as known.
Eastern Athletic Club.
The annual road race of the Eastern
Athletic Club will be held this afternoon.
over a course 30 be determined upon. 1t
will be handicap affair, and most of the
cycling members entered. The inter-
est in the outcome of the event is great,
and there is no general favorite, several
riders being looked upon as doubtful. Capt.
Wright is entered, and also Howard Rhine
ard Harry Gather. Both of the last named
have held the honor of winning the race
once before. In addition to these three
there are number of others who are look
ed upon as dark horses. and who may be
expected to make a good showing.
Last Sunday the cycle riders of the club
took trip to Savage station, starting
from the clubhouse at o'clock in the
morning. There was a good attendance on
the run, and all enjoyed themselves very
much.
The club has experienced decided
Change in every respect since moving into
the Few quarters. One of the best signs
OF the return of prosperity to the club
ranks IS the increase in membership. fully
ten new members having been elected dur
ing the past fortnight.
Hyattsvflle Cycle Club,
Captain Gore has been so busy with bust
ness affairs that he has had very little
time to devote to the Hyattsville Cycle
Club, and as result most of the work fell
upon the Heutenants. There was run
last evening for the benefit of the ladies.
the second run of the club this evening.
cross-country trip was made, on which
large number Of fair riders were carried
out. The next ladies' run will be held week
after next.
Last Friday the club took a run to Glen
Echo and the ccol Conduit. There was a
full attendance the rum and at the
destination all hands visited the show at
Inc amphltheater 1t was quite late in the
evening when the return trip was made,
but 1t was full of pleasure with 20 mishaps
to mar the occasion.
Washington Road Club.
There is no run of the Washington Road
Club scheduled for tomorrow. Rudolph
Jose, the acting captain, left Monday for
Philadelphia. where he will remain until
tomorrow. taking in the league meet
Mr.. l.. b. Graves, the president, and
William Jose. the ex-captain and official
handicapped of this division, left Tuesday
evening for the meet. At the conclusion Of
the affair Mr.. Graves will go north for a
short vacation.
A. c. Moran, the speedy rider of the club.
went to Philadelphia last Saturday even
ing with the best wishes of all of the club
members. While he will enter nearly all
the amateur events, he is especially anx-
ious to capture at least one of the national
amateur championships. He feels confident
that he will do this.
Levant Wheelmen.
At the regular meeting of the Levant
Wheelmen, held Tuesday evening. import
| ant business was transacted pertaining to
the club affairs.
| Last Saturday evening Miss Annie Hut
Crimson and her brother. Capt. Ed. Hut
crimson. assisted by Miss Carvin, enter
taired the boys at her home before they
left on the club run to Great Falls. The
| Leyant quartet. comprising Messrs. Hut