The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-11
WILLOW GROVE FORECAST.
Indications Are That 1t VIII Beat
All Records.


PHILADELPHIA, July 1O.-s. Spencer
Chapman, chairman of the transportation
committee Of the eighteenth annual meet of
the League of American Wheelmen. which
Will be held in Philadelphia Aug At, Off
cially announces that a one-fare- for the-round
trip rate has been secured from all points
east of St Louis to this city during the
meet. Tickets are to be sold and good, 60
ing. Aug: and A. and returning from Phila-
dephia to Aug. 8. inclusive. This is the
first instance In the history of the L. A.
made.
Not one Is better qualified to speak au-
thoritatlvely on matters connected with the
League of American Wheelmen than Abbot
Bassett, its longtime secretary. Recently
In letter to prominent league official,
Mr. Bassett, in speaking of the coming ma
tional meet. had the following to say:
you would see in Philadelphia the largest
meet the league has ever had. My CORE
spondence from all over the country shows
t p,tt everybody. nearly, is looking toward
attendance, as your city is within easy reach
of $4,000 of our members. We shall
send large delegation. :. . Philadel-,
phia may feel sure of 5000 visitors at least,
and 1 should not be surprised if the figure
far exceeded that"
Popular prices will be the rule at the
new Willow Grove track during the two
days racing which will decide the national
L. A W. championship for 1897. With
MINIMUM charge of 25 cents for the bleach
ers (Which will accommodate IS 600 people)
the prices for reserved seats will be so
cents, 70 cents and 81, according to loca-
il1a, Inc seats are so arranged that
De mad from every seat within the inclosure
Through the efforts of the executive COM
mittee or the national l.. A. W. meet an
arrangement has been made with the man
ayers of the Old York road lover which there
Is ,.i stir toll charge for the round trip to
Willow Grove whereby league members NAV
pass through the gates on presentation Of
tickets to be furnished them at league
meet headquarters. Cyclers not members of
me league Will be compelled to PONY up
The following is. the unofficial programme
OF events for the several days of the meet
Wnlle practically complete, the order of
some small details:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4.
A. M:-Reception and registration of visi-
tors; distribution Of credentials, badges,
souvenir albums, etc.
a. m.-All-day run to Valley Forge
p m.-Tour through Fairmount Park.
p. m.-Excursion on the Delaware af-
fording view of the harbor at night and
followed by trip down the river and
music dancing, etc.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5.
5 a. m.-Century run over the South Jer
sey course. --.., - -.
$50 q. m.-Tour over the famous Lancaster
pike, the first hard" road laid down in this
country.
p. Mum to Chestnut Hill and along
the picturesque Wissahickon.
p. m.-"All-nght smoker" (stag)
musico-athletic meange, to be held in one Of
the largest amusement buildings in the city.
8 p. MI. A. W. ball, probably at Hor-
ticultural hall. ''.'
FRIDAY. AUGUST g..
$50 a. m.-Runs to ".'.~
League Island and Point Breeze.
West Paramount Park
The Wssahickon.
10 a. m.-Trial heats at the new WILLOW
Grove track.
1890 p. m.-Run to Willow Grove
p. m.-Finals of the first days races.
p. 'Wheelmen's Night" at Willow
Grove. Music by the Damrosch Symphony
orchestra, refreshments exhibition riding
fireworks, etc. ''''s o.. '''-:'-~ -
%. SATURDAY, AUGUST Z.
s. a. m.-Run to. Fort Washington .'.e.-
$3.50 a. Mum through West Paramount
and up the Wissahfckon4l go .5..sir-
10 a. m.-Trial heats at Willow Grove track
1890 p. m.-Run to Willow. Grove.
p.r m.-Last days races Qncludihg the
$500 professional mile OPEN at the Willow
Grove track.
but on Monday, In response to a popular de-
mand, the tours and runs and entertainment
and reception committees have arranged for
monster combination run and excursion to
South street ferry at a. M; two hours later
the fast crowd will start. At 9 a. m
those who prefer to go by train will leave
Chestnut street wharf on 81. A. w. specials"
hands will return to Philadelphia late in the
evening.