New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-04
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
STRIKE AMONG THE TRACK BUILDERS
AT THE GARDEN.

GOOD SPORT PROMISED TO-NlItI-DlNNEh Of
THE CYCLE BOARD OF TRADE IN BRooKLYN-
POOR PROSPECTS FOR ROADS To-
MoHRow-NoTEs AND COMMENTS
The MANAGEMENT Of the cycle tournament at
Madison Square Garden tonight promises that
everything will be In readiness for the racing men
and the public. The track has been built under
the direction OF the odtime rider. c. Ashinger and
the veteran has had his troubles. He says that he
is out $500 the job, because he has had TO work
his forces overtime. He hired men who were not
members of the union for 81 day, 1t is said This
fact brought about trouble yesterday afternoon
A walking delegate made his appearance and or
oered strike once when Manager Powers
came in and put stop to the trouble All the non
union men left the building. and the work went on
as II nothing had happened. 1t IS promised that
the track will be ready for the racing men to prac-
Use on early this w, Course % w to,ng2 H
and Albert Mott will be the referee D during ,he
alternate as referee.
The annual dinner and election OF the cycle
Board Of Trade OF Long Island was held az the
Argyle. in Brooklyn on Thursday night. The re-
ports showed that the treasury was IN good shape
and the association in the best condition. The cleo
ton of officers resulted as follows George W.
Bennett president; G. Weeks. r., yice-president
e Weeks '' r.. J II. Wilccx. H. Osborn, w De.
vine and II. L. Wilkins. Finance Committee.
The reports received at the headquarters Of the
League Of American Wheelmen for this district
Yesterday are. as expected. rather discouraging
for those who hope to take their usual Sunday
rides awheel. The rain and snow have left the
suburban roads in wretched condition, and 1t Is
doubtful whether 1t will clear of in time for the
roads to dry on, by SUNDAY The cyclists sfpe Se
week is now known BLACK Monday" among the
whee.men.
Elaborate preparations have been made for the
Cuban Fair, to be held this week In the Arcade'
at Hillary and Washington Sta. Brooklyn The
opening Will take place Monday night at O'Clock
There will be thirty-s!x booths. The executive and
other committees have arranged dozen or more
voting contests the winners OF which VIII be pre-
scented with bicycles. pianos and other articles.
pool tournament. open TO all comers VIII De con-
Quoted by the Logan Wheemen who have secured
a number of entries. The Kings County and Para
mount Wheelmen will conduct voting contests for
the most popular Brooxlyn sHniove anu 'ne
Tho winners Of the prize medals offered by Cap
tain GLIB Of the Century Wheelmep to the three
members attending the largest number of regular
club during the season OF 1897, were as io'-
lows: First prize, J. P. Walsh, "a runs; SECOND
prize L. Latham IS rgns third pT.fs tor tho
season. were postponed on account OF ram aH
q HSs pS Win 10 an Ss sd
included in the competition.
The New-Jersey Division Of the League OF Amer
lean Wheelmen held its annual meeting IN the
Davis Parors. Newark. last night and elected sew
enteen delegates to the National League. The
treasurer's report showed a good balance. The
membership increased over three thousand during
the year. and there were about seventeen hundred
lapses. A resolution adopted ndorsng pro-
posed legislative bill to place the Hudson County
boulevard in charge Of commissioner appointed
by Justice Llppincott. The salary of the secretary
treasurer was made $780, c. Frank kireker was
reelected chief consul
The Windsor Terrace Wheelmen held their first
reception Thursday night in the club parlors. which
have been refurnished Dancing was INDUCED In and
refreshments were served after an entertainment
by Miss l.. Post mezzo,soprano solost: Miss L.
Cunzy. soprano soloist; George Rose elocutionist;
A. Frank, BARITONE soioist l. Simmelkair piano
brothers. mandolin medley.
Cyclists desiring to JON the League Of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending and ad- |
dresses to tho Cycling Editor. The Tribune.
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