The sun., 1897-04-16
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
BRooKLYN's PoLICE TO ENFORCE A
NEW ORDINANCE.


cIcs Must De supplied with Reiis-SIiienEo
Medals for New York A. q. Men-A Rival
Organization to the Y. a. W. In Michigan
Police Superintendent McKelvoy OF Brooklyn
has Issued general order directing the enforce
ment of this new bicycle ordinance:
Every wbcclman who rides bicycle, tri-
cycle, or vehicle Of like nature during the hours
between sunset and sunrise shall carry attached
to his vehicle lamp, which shall DO so con-
structcd and placed as to exhibit light in the
direction in which he is proceeding, which shall
be lighted and kept so lighted as to AFFORD ndc
quatc means OF signalling the approach or posi-
tion Of such bicyclist. and such vehicles must DO
provided with bicycle bells not to exceed two
and one half inches in diameter. Tho use OF
Chinese lanterns on bicycles tricycles or other
vehicles OF like nature shall be prohibited on the
public highways OF tho city, except upon pa
rades, when special permit therefor must bo
obtained.
Every violation OF tho foregoing provision OF
this section shall subject tho offender to pen
atty of 81 All persons hereby prohibited
from riding any bicycle tricycle., or other vehi-
Gle OF like nature the sidewalks Of any streets
In the city of Brooklyn under penalty Of $5 for
every offence"
The Bicycle Committee Of the New York A. G.
announces that mileage medals will be offered
this season to all riders who cover over 1000
miles. For records OF 1000 miles, bronco medals
will be awarded; 5000 miles, silver medals;
5000 miles and over. gold medals. Life, resident.
nonresident, and junior members are eligible to
compete. These special prizes are offered by DR..
Seneca ID. Powoll. Tho committee stipulates that
competitors must be entered in the register at
the cycle or main house at least once month,
with data of the members ride.
The following club runs have been arranged
for Sunday:
New York-Harlem wheelmen. TarrytSyn: Royal
century run; Mount Morris wheelmen Paterson; Bed.
ford club wheelmen. BERGEN Point; Lyoeum Wheel wheel.
pn xsS
Yo9fyy,s S9fy i'A" s S' Whss
men. Coney Island: ST. Luke,s wheelmen CSney
g Rs pssS SsS fan, f.
g. wheelmcn Rdgewood; Manhattan Bicycle Club
Island whssmsn Ps5En rS,n.
snsss Fa. wnSsa9
men. Rockville Centre; Central Wheeimen Coney
Sew yofk Whssln,sp 8,anFs; Alpine eySsrs coney
lie Point Cyclers, West Orange; East Orange Cyclers
The wheelmen in Michigan. who are dissatis-
organized a Michigan Indiana Cycle Racing AS
sociation, to run and control races independent
has been arranged:
and m MAY 20 and a.
May 81 and June s0I' RaamaioS @ june % and Three
Rivers June and 8. Charlotte; June 10 and IL Ann
aa and 40 % cy
Rapids.
The Association proposes to give four profess
sional and four amateur races at each meeting.
IN the snS e
interest manifested as to how the L. A. w. will
deal with the organization and its riders.
K-To ride from Cornwall, N Y, to Crom-
we'll Lake. and from that point to this city, go to
ride to Cromwell Lake, to Monroe, and direct
Taasns M ssnaispFE sna PG
from this poInt 60 to Clarksville Ks and M follow the
and ride direct through Irvington. Dobbs Ferry,
Hastings, and Glenwood t9 1onkersi cross tho
avenue avenue to the Fordham landing gro road; then % take
Macomb's Dam road to Featherbed Lane and di.
and RIngsbrdse road; W turn to tho left direct to
Tenth avenue; then turn to the left to st. Nicho-
las avenue. and direct on Seventh avenue to
L. A. ". has decided to ask the Police Depart,
ment to station an officer at Seventy second
claimed that riding is dangerous. due to the
large crowds at this point. The Consulate has
severely With ali riders S apprehsnded for scoreh.
ing.
RIB w.-The Castle Point cycers will hold cen.
tury on May 2a 70 New Brunswick: The address
OF the secretary y Is 1889 Park avenue aoboLen NJ
ns % H. and md, New @ WI, JsTse{ % A;sSGssed a. Cycling
Robsrt II. Brenenser-To ride from Brooklyn to
third Street Ferry TO th. city ride to Forty
to the aadson County Snd then 10 the
Hackensack meadow road follow the latter to Ruth
Ray Mcdonald tho professional, expects to 90
abroad to race this year He anticipates taking part
Chief Consul Potter OF the New York state division
BEEN made for the State meet q the LeaSue "A'u mas
Entries for the ExoeIGor Boat Club meet, to be
sfe sS box ts close with A. z-Or'
New officers have been elected by the Amorita
dens John customs % chale. Hays Hsys;
Captain James Freaney; Liea,snan,s % f. SatRsn and
James Roland Color Bearer, y. Llndner:
1Hg DO
r Rs saSf cs
President, l. Gilbert Secretary l. P1iEet; Financial
club has moved into new house at 547 sixth avenue
club race meeting VII be held - Reservoir Park.
The San Salvador Wheelmen has been organized
third street The following oicers have been
President, Ambrose O. Mccall; Secretary. Eugene J.
MANNING; Lieutenant. Stephen J. Hswiey; Color
Tssrer Joseph kepn bTsisr Charles "
MsSaly sno racing team VIII consist OF Mccall and L.
expected that the Associated Cycling Clubs of
Long Island VIII take action the meeting on
next Monday night In relation to the OF
the west cycle path.
The Harlem Wheslmen considering tho idea Of
raising the limit OF membership from 25J to $50.
There 10 some talk Of the consolidation OF Ajax
Cyclers with the Hudson County Wheelmen Of Jersey
City.
The entry blanks for the Iryington. .Milburn road
be obtained from the Race Committee con-
gisting OF Z. Gerbeaux, 463 Boulevard, this city,
George shannon 18l / Bedford avenue. brooklyn, or
Walter Rutan. Montclair. M.
TROUT FISHING GENERAL TO-DAY
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The water Open In All Parts or tho state and