Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

rain had a good deal to do with this, and
more than one unfortunate was caught out
wholly unprepared for the circumstances.
While the day in the city was pleasant
Ell ough until early in the evening, it ap-
pears from reports received that sections
Immediately surrounding the District were
visited with a eopious rainfall.
The conjecture of the weather for tomor-
row places the conditions as COOL 1t is to
be hoped that the conjecture will be veri-
fed.
This Is the season Of the year when the
cycling is splendid for evening riding. A
greater part Of last week and good por-
ton of this week the weather has been
lovely for riding. while to add to the beauty
OF the ride the moon almost perfectly nlu-
minated the roads. making the journey all
the more pleasant. The last quarter Of the
moon was visible yesterday morning, and
the next phase is the new moon. which will
appear Friday evening shortly after 10
o'clock. Care should be observed in MAX
ing the evening rides at this season of the
year. The weather Is considerably cooler
than during the day, and the change is ex-
tremely apt to be felt by the rider. A cold,
II nothing more serious, is likely to result
unless due precaution is taken.
The success of the Washington racers in
Baltimore last Saturday was extremely
gratifying. The local boys, with one ex-
ception, captured every first prize. to the
discontinue Of the Oriole racers. This
style of work is to be commended, and the
Baltimoreans will have a chance to get
even on the races which will be held in this
city on Labor day.
Century Cycle Club.
The regular monthly official century of
the club will be made tomorrow, leaving
the club headquarters at 1920 New York
avenue at am. Capt. Byrnes expects to
take out Somewhere between ajpbtaao opd
twenty-five men on the trip.
Messrs Williams Anderson and Noorizy
accompanied BY Dennis O'Connor of the
Queer Wheelmen. started out last Sunday
Tor century run to Frederick. 1t was not
completed on account of difficulties too
fore Sligo was reached, but the boys kept
on, and pedaled through the mud. They
presented pretty appearance when Fred
erick was reached. OConnor and Anderson
took the train at this place, while Will
hams and Noordzy reached the city VIA
Mt. Airy, on the train.
Dick and Maury Posey were at Solomon's
Island last Monday, and write that they
were compelled to push through sand for
twenty-four miles, twelve Of which they
We're obliged to walk. They are, however,
having fine time in southern Maryland,
and Will return to the city in time for the
century tomorrow.
George Wright looms up in Westmore-
land County, Va. and is enjoying himself
In fishing and taking life easy He says
the bicycle is not of much use down there,
as the roads are not in very good condition
Lee Counselman's work at Baltimore last
Saturday was, in the clubs opinion ex-
tremely fine He qualified in all the trials.
though unable to capture anything in the
nnals 1t Is expected that he will surprise
the fraternity at the next race meet held
here.
At the last meeting of the club. Can't.
Ed. Hanger. of the Affair Cycle Club was
q 1YpJ tn6 To, Ypl
comes him to the ranks as he is a sood
rider. ]. H. Washburne was also elected
as a member.
Capt Byrnes has picked out the team
that Will represent the c. G. c. in the COM
ing league century next month. With this
run on hand and the coming road race in
the latter part of next month the boys
have all they can do to get in shape to
make as fine show as Is characteristic of
the century boys on all occasions.
Lieut.. Billy O'Connor, with Jimmy Nc
Anally, will leave the city for a trip to
New York next Sunday morning. They in
going and coming.
Capt. Byrnes will. on his return from the
century tomorrow, leave Washington for a
trip on the eastern shore of Maryland.
The club had a run the other evening
All of the members wore long trousers,
high collars, and Anderson wore a pink
tie. 1t was only to the theater however,
and the wheels were left at home.
club. will leave here Monday for a weeks
trip down the Potomac.
Frank A. Jones has gone on a yachting
trip for a week or more.
NoordZy lost his bearings last Sunday
while on the road, and the club has pre-
sented him with a neat little compass,
Capital hi. Club.
There is very little doing in the club at
present. No club runs are called, and
there is hardly any likelihood of such be-
ing done until the return of the present
touring party. There will be several runs
made tomorrow by different members Of
the club, taking in a number of places.
The touring party, which consists of
Capt. Claude ]. Allen and Messrs. Joe
Leaning and Arthur 8. Mattingly. have at
last reached Savannah, Ga. The ride from
this city to Atlanta was 732 miles, and
from the latter place the train was taken
for Savannah, on account of the condition
of the roads. Leaning took train for
Cape May, where he will complete his va
cation, while the other two took boat for
New York city, from which place they will
ride their wheels to this city.
From the accounts received of The ride, 1t
seems as though the trip would have been
an ideal one in all respects il the weather
had remained dry, but this was not the
case. There was plenty OF rain, which in
the ride. and forced to boys to take the
train. Some excellent stretches of roads
were encountered, especially in the vicinity
of Chattanooga One of the humorous in
cidents of the journey occurred at Rome.
Ga. When the boys struck the town there
was a smallpox scare and general order
went forth for all residents to be vacci-
mated. The riders managed to escape by
shortening their stay in the place and con-
tinuing on with their journey. The club
members will be home most likely some
time next week.
Miles Cycle Infantry.
The Miles Cycle Infantry did not make a
practice march last week, as was expected,
nor is 1t likely that any will be taken this
week. The members are very much inter-
ested in the findings of the court-martial
which was held week ago. The fate of
eight members is at stake.
Lieut.. R. D. Weaver, who left for New
York last week. will be absent from the
city for three months.
The command will take It's annual rife
Practice this afternoon on the local range
and it expects to roll up good score.
Lieut.. T. r. ]. Campbell is practicing for
the battalion rifle team, devotins an hour
o. so each day with the rifle. He is can
didate for the team that will be made up
this season for the Sea Girt contest.
Affair Cycle Club.