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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
STRENGTH OF THE L. A. w.

The League Of American Wheelmen has
a membership of more than 100000 and is
now by far the largest association of its
kind in the world. The L. A. w. was or
ganized in Newport, r. l.. May 81. 1885,
1t was the idea of Kirk Munroe who was
at that time editor of Harper's Young
People and president of the New York Ri.
Club. He had arranged that other clubs
should join his in public display of their
Workmanship and the unattached cyclists
were also invited.
1t was suggested by the president of the
Boston Bicycle Club. Charles E.. Pratt,
that the gathering would offer a suitable
occasion for organizing wheelmens pro-
tecttve league that would combine the best
points of the Bicyclists' Union and the
Bicyclists' Touring Club Of England
There were LIS wheelmen in the gather
Ing, twenty-five Of them being unattached,
but all were heartily in favor of Mr..
Pratts suggestion, and they readily adopt
ed brief constitution and elected Mr.
Pratt the first president. Soon after the
organization was perfected and rules and
bylaws adopted Meanwhile the MEM
bership had increased to SGT.
AT the nth annual meet the membership
was AGO. and there were 600 in the parade.
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the title of an invention of an inventor of
Mnwaukee, Wis. upon which a patent ha .
peen secured. The idea consists of a
SINAI! wheel, about II inches i'm diameter
Wnlcn Is attached to the forks OF the
IRVING wheel by spring arrangement
me IDEA is simple and is designed 10 aid
an inexperienced rider to steady the ma :
chine when learning the mysteries of hi
cycle riding VI o'
A resident of Kinsman, Ohio has maid
tne government to secure a patent on ON
a1tacned stand and lock for the bicvcla
Inc device provides for special ATTACH
Iheht 10 the front forks BY means of
several pars the invention, when In on
Grafton. may look all right but the carrr-
ing Oh the attachment when not In use
MouId undoubtedly prove a bugbear to the
f r. one rod drops down to the ground
from tne extension in the forks. and is
suppos "a 10 Keep the wheel in a standing
position. Another rod runs onward narai,
lei with the front forks. and connects With
third rod, one end of which is fastened
TO the head of the wheel. while at ,ba
other end locking arrangement 10 a.
tached, which encircles the tire ana r,r,,
lhese are only a few of the late fraaL,
~ ne line OF bicycle construction unon
winch Inventions have been allowed They
naNe oeeh selected because of their unioua-
ness. Many other inventions could ha Dc
scrioed not so strange i'm their make-,.n
put equally as impracticable for general
use. III the records of the natent oftca
We're searched enough could he wri,ren
ABOUT hte Strangeness Of the ideas 10 rIi
several good-sized volumes
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with the century boys and at all practice
games one may find from ten to twenty
members hard at work. OF course the reg
s nar Team mas been selected and the uni a.
and white striped shirts, white suits and
shoes. This will make a very noticeable
showing on the floor.
Queer Wheelmen.
The basket ball team of the Queer Wheel
men is getting into shape. The members
have had several practice games and the
showing made by the candidates for the
team Is gratifying to Manager Neumeyer.
Mr.. Paul Won Boeckman, one Of the best
players of the team, has not fully recovered
from the effects of broken shoulder,
caused by a fall in a recent race meet at the
International Athletic Park. As a result
ne has not been in any of the practice
games. but will be with the team in three
or four weeks. The members have not as
yet decided upon the Uniform to be used.
but are talking about getting something on
the Queer order.
The resignation of Mr. R. A. Roseberry
was received and accepted with regrets
at the last meeting. Mr.. G. F. Campbell
was elected to fill the vacancy on the house
committee caused by Mr.. Roseberry's res
ignation.
The recently organized Queer Social Club
has created considerable comment among
the members Of the Queers, for although
not in any way connected with the club, 1t
Is coincidence that they should decide
on part of the name and adopt identi-
cally the same colors (old gold and green)
which were selected by the Queer Wheel
men when organized. so as not to conflict
with any other organization of the Dis
trict. That had always been their recog-
nized and undisputed club colors for the
past four years.
On account of the rain during the week
there is no Jun called for tomorrow.
Arlington Wheelmen.
The Arlington Wheelmeu have been
anxfously awaiting some response from the
Century Cycle Club relative to the covering
of the deposit made with The Star, which
was in reply to the challenge issued by the
Century boys for a century race.
The Arlingtons have the good will of the
local branch of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, judging by commune
cation received during the week by the Sec
rotary. which was signed by the superin-
tendent of the s. o. branch. The letter
commends The winged A boys on the stipu-
lation that the century run shall not be
run off Sunday.
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lean market They were heavy, clumsy,
| and, worst CT all. were not entirely dust
proof and water tight. 1t seems to have
remained for Yankee ingenuity to con-
ceive the idea of introducing rubber into
the gear-case makeup and bring it to per-
lection. AS far as Is now known, ten max
ers will produce the beveled-gear wheels
for 1898, while more than a score will Of
fer an inclosed chain model. Those who
will put out a wheel having covering
for It's gear can be expected to be in the
minority"
According to information received by the
cycling department of The Star, there will
be eleven manufacturers who will turn out
q chainles5 wheel rext season. If this be
the case there is every prospect OF large
number of this style of wheels being placed
en- the market. If they find ready sale
it will be an excellent thing for the manu-
facturers. Their profits will be increased
considerably, with very little, If any, more
expense attached in the cost of production.
The first year of the new style will UNI
doubtedly make them more of novelty
than anything else, and novelty prices are
asked for them. The competition of the
trade will eventually result in a cutting of
the price, the same as on the chain wheels;
but that may be a year or more distant.
Many will ride the new make Simply be-
cause 1t is a Eove!ty.
OF course the new wheel is not placed on
the market without a general summarizing
of its many good qualities. The ten points
in favor of the bevel gear chainless are
given out as follows:
1t will go faster and further with less
effort.
1t is much easier to keep clean.
Every motion is positive-no back lash.
1t has no links or teeth to catch things"
Its driving mechanism is always thor
ouShly fabricated.
Its motive parts are not affected by the
weather-by rain, mud or dust.
It's bevel gears actually'lmprove with use,
while chain deteriorates from the first.
1t saves repair money, work and worry,
and increases the safety and delight of
cycling.
1t removes the one serious source of
danger that every bicycler realizes, and
substitutes confidence for dread.
The weak part Of a chain and sprocket
bicycle is the chain. The bevel gears will
cutlast any other important part of the
machine.
On the other hand, an expert at Cornell
University is the authority for the state
ment that no better means of transmitting
power on a bicycle has been devised than
the chain. 1t may be the means of gather
but for all of that its advantages cannot
be estimated, it affords the means of
furnishing the maximum speed with the
minimum of power. The friction is claimed
to be less than on a chainless, and it is
much better to have perfect fit between
the teeth of the sprocket and the links of
the chain. In bevel gear it is an extreme
ly difficult matter to mill the teeth of the
cog wheels SO as to make a perfect fit
which has heretofore proven a serious OBJ
stacle in this respect. Again 1t is stated
that there is much greater wear, and con-
sequently greater friction in bevel gear
than in an ordinary gear arrangement of
cogS.
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has been waged quietly and the ticket dub
bed the machine claims over 500 votes.
During the week there were eight new
members admitted; to ithe local division OF
the league. making tile total membership
foot up toes7s4 TIE, hew niensers are as
follows: - -
Joseph W. Anderson. ND, 1911 18th
street northwest.
Frank Baldwin, SO7 street northeast.
John F. Bowling. general land Office.
NJ Fisher, 1Q14 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
]. c. KEEPER, 91S street northwest.
II. E. Moran, 715 I'D street northwest.
L. S. Pennell. 521 9Th street southeast.
VIM H Pope 1905 Vermont avenue.
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Knew How TO Work Her.

From the New York World
The book agent had square jaws. but so
did the woman at the door. And there was
sinister look about her lips.
But madam" he tried to say.
Il don't want none of your old books,"
she snapped.
But this Is on Social Manners and
Git out.' said the woman, taking a
tighter hold on the broom.
We'll" said the book agert, ITS lust as
the lady next door said''
What did she say?" asked the woman at
the door, her face showing signs of interest
for the first time.
'Oh, she said that a woman like you
would have no earthly use for a book on
manners"
She did, did she?" yelled the woman ut
the door. THE hussy! Just give me two
copies, and I'll send one over to her with
my compliments. How much?"
Five dollars per volume. All. thanks"
Sometimes men know more about women
than you give them credit for.
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his was in the days of the old high

The coming of the safety made a great
change In cycling in this country First
the old high wheel riders laughed at 1t,
and there are some who ride the old high
wheel In preference to it today. But fits
advantages were soon proved and when
the pneumatic tire was added the bicycle
became a thing that was not only useful
for pleasure, but in business and many
other ways. From this time on the men,
bership increased rapidly, and the L. A.
w. began to be a thing to be respected.
Wheelmen forced legislators and city Of
icials to respect their rights.
In 80 it had a membership of 1O,OOO. Sec
rotary Abbott Bassett has just announced
that the figures had reached 10O,777
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Millions Of EN-.

Millions Of EN-.
From Spare Moments.
Visitor Tin search of apartments)-"Have
you plenty of fresh eggs?"
Landlady-"Thousands of 'em, Rur,;
thousands of EN-"
And fresh butter?'
Tons of IT, mum; tons Of II"
"And pure milk"
oceans of 1t, num-"
And f1eas?"
millions of 'em, mum; h'm-er-what did
you say, num-?
"F'leas."
mo- not a flea mum; not one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

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No. Q. Gold Blonde: No. z. Ash Blonde. Price.
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OyCIG
The regular monthly meeting of the club
will be held Monday evening. The most
important business is the appointment of
committee to make arrangements for the
coming annual club banquet.
Capt. j. E. Hanger who won the club
championship. and all the other races at
the recent club meet, visited Charlestown,
w. Va, Thursday, and entered in a num-
Der of the events at the meet given by the
Charlestown Cyclists. He succeeded in
winning the quarter-mile dash, the two
mile handicap and came second in the FIVE
mile handicap. The club members are
proud of the showing made by him.
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Century Cyclic club.

Club runs win be called on for awhile un
til after the century race with the Airing.
ton Wheelmen, which comes on within
thirty days. Captain Byrnes will announce
to the public next week the names OF the
team for the coming race. The deposit will
be made early next week.
Several members will leave here tonight
for Baltimore to join In the Myrtle centur,
run. No effort will be made to capture the
prize, as the boys have all they can attend
to.
Basket ball II taking I'D the evening,
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Alpha Cycle Club.

Very little was done during the week in
the ranks of the Alpha Cycle Club, the
weather being responsible for everything
No run was made Monday evening on &C.
count of the rain.
The straw ride which was scheduled for
Monday evening to Hyattsville has been
postponed Indefinitely.
An all halloween party will be held Mon
Gay evening at tine residence of Miss
Browne, 2Ol1 H street. All of the club
members are expected to be present, and a
number of invited guests will be there
Games of all sorts will be played. accord
Ing to the usual custom for the night.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-11
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal church
Rev. J. Il. Sweet, pastor Morning
prayer service at $50; preaching SER
vice at 1890 sermon by the pastor;
subject. "The Exploits of the Strong
text Daniel, xi:32; Sunday school at
o'clock; Junior League at o'clock;
Epworth league at $50, leader, Mrs.
William N. Chase; preaching service
at 7.3o: sermon by the pastor, subject,
Gods Unfailing Presence" text, Deut.,
xxxi:6. All seats free and all attending
made welcome.
st. Marks Lutheran church. Rev. a.
=. Ramer, Phi, D., pastor-Thirteenth
Sunday after Trinity. Services at 1890
q. M; 7.30 p. m; Luther League, $50
y. M; Sunday school, IL noon.
On Thursday evening next social
will he conducted at the residence OF
Miss Lillian Graus, of North Lincoln
avenue, by the Young Ladies' Bible
class of st. Marks Lutheran church.
The Yoke Fellows band of the Rail-
road Young Mems Christian association
will conduct a special service at the
Scranton Street Baptist church tomor-
row evening. The public is cordially
invited to be present.
The West Side Athletics left yesterday
morning via the Delaware, Lackawan-
ma and Western for a trip through New
York state. The ball team will be gone
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-11
VINEGAR MADE OF HONEY.
How the Product of the Bee Is Made
Into Acid.

A new product made from honey is a
vinegar which for excellent qualities
surpasse all others. The Belgian chem
ist, Collard, has examined honey vine
gar which had been produced in the
following way In June, 1895, a barrel
was filled with a mixture of pne part
honey to ten parts of water. The evap-
GRATED fluid was replaced from time to
time by some of the same mixture, and
the bunghole was only covered with
metal sieve to prevent foreign matter
from entering. This barrel was left in
the open air during the entire sunmer
of 1895, subject to the influences of the
sun. In October the fluid was filled into
another barrel, which was completely
filled, excluding all air, and the bCng-
liole was closed. In February of 1896
the vinegar was in perre3t condition
and ready for use.
This vinegar has a clear yellow color,
is perfectly transparent and possesses
an exceedingly fresh and agreeable
taste and aroma. Collard found at his
examination that this vinegar was pure
and of the best quality, only it might
have contained a greater amount Of
acid, which can be done If the quantity
of honey is increased in the solution,
and that of water correspondingly de-
creased. The production can also be
made very profitable If done in less
primitive manner; for instance, If the
temperature was kept up evenly. which
would allow a speedy fermentation, this
being the greatest importance in the
manufacture of vinegar. Even now the
product may enter into competition
with vinegars differently made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-11
lVe$t side and City Suburban

for about a week and will meet several
good teams The first game was to be
played at Corning, N. Y, yesterday af-
ternoon. The team was accompanied
by several friends and will travel in a
special car.
DR.. e. Y. Harrison, Dentist, Mears
Hall. 113 S. Main avenue. %
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Plymouth Congregational church will
have special services tomorrow evening,
at which the reports Of their delegates
to the convention at San Francisco will
be heard. The meeting will be called
at $50 o'clock.
On Tuesday evening, Sept. IA, there
Will be a free lecture and stereopti-
con views of places and persons on the
foreign mission work by Miss Robin
son, of the Baptist training school,
Philadelphia, at the Jackson Street
Baptist church. Doors open at 730.
We laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry ~
John Hendricks, aged G years, was
admitted to the West Side hospital yes
terday to undergo a surgical operation.
Tunis Thomas. Of Wrights place, was
admitted to the West Side hospital yes
terday. Mr.. Thomas is an old army
man and is we'll known on this side.
Miss Christina Bold, of Waverly, is
the guest of Miss Edna Lang, of South
Main avenue.
The latest and best styles. Roberts,
126 North Main. I"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-11
TICKET IS ENDORSED.
Resolutions Of Republican League...De.
clare Hon. William ConneIl an Ideal
Candidate for Governor.

The West Side Republican league held
a regular session in the rooms over
Davies pharmacy on South Main ave-
nue., last evening and listcned to the
report of the delegates from the league,
who attended the convention OF Re-
publican leagues at Williamsport. Sept.
SO President w. A. Phillips presided.
At the close of the routine business tne
following resolutions were Introduced
and adopted unanimously.
1--WE most heartily endorse the nomi-
nees nominated by the recent Rerubli-
can county conN ention and resolve 10
labor earnestly for the success of the
entire ticket from now till the close OF
the polls on the first Tuesday in No
vember.
1--WE commend the action of the said
convention in the steps taken toward
amending cur PARTY rules in accord
ance with the Crawford county or some
other system by which a more direct
expression of preference as to candi-
dates may be obtained
Resolved That we believe no better
candidate for governor of the Keystone
state can Ice found than our present
faithful, able and popular congress
man, William Connell, whose executive
ability and long and successful busi-
ness experience makes him an ideal
candidate for that office and we urge
the people of this section of the state
to send a solid delegation instructed to
use all honorable means to secure his
nomination."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-11
SOUTH SCRANTON.

The funeral of the late Charles Engel
took place at 2 o'clock Thursday after
noon from his late home. Rev. William
NOrdt, of the Hickory Street Presbyter-
ian church, conducted the services.
Burial was made in Pittston avenue
cemetery. There was large attend
ance of friends.
William Reisig, of Pittston avenue.
and Miss Katie Berghauser, of Elm
street and Remington avenue, were
married at o'clock Thursday evening
at the brides home. Rev. Mr.. Burbeck
performed the ceremony. Miss Annie
Berghauser, sister of the bride, was
maid, and Theodore Reisig. groomsman.
The wedding was a very pretty one
and was witnessed by many friends.
The young couple are now enjoying a
wedding tour.
James ii. Klein, Frederick Baldner,
Peter Shultz, of this side, and Joseph
Krantz, of Carbondale, have returned
from fishing trip.
Mrs. Joseph Klein, her daughter Ma
mie, and sister, Mrs. Richard Mean
drew. celebrated the anniversary of
their birthday at Mrs. Kleins home on
Thursday evening.
William Watson, of Orchard street,
is at the Moses Taylor hospital. suffer-
ing from burns received at the North
Steel mill.
James Mcdonald and daughter, Ce-
ella, of Waverly, Minn., have returned
home after an extended visit on this
side.
The teachers of Lackawanna will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-11
Two Good Things
"77" for Grip and Colds.
No: 10 for DYSPEPSIA.

meet this afternoon at No. 1 building to
confer with the members of the board.
Professor James Powell will take
charge of No. A. Miss Jeffreys having
been transferred.
The choir of st. Johns church re-
sumed rehearsals last evening.
The Evangelical Church of Peace met
this week and elected a board of trus-
tees as follows: Charles Riff, Philip
Eyrhardt, John Kunz, John Ginter. ia
cob Maus. The elders chosen are: Chas.
Soar, Philip Brumbacher, Conrad Bel
lershcim, Peter Berghauser and Philip
Young.
The gospel meeting Sunday afternoon
at 3.45 in South Side Young Women's
Christian Association rooms, will be ad-
dressed by Miss Emma Hays, state Sec
retary of Pennsylvania. Special mu-
sic. Come and bring friend.
We laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry. 90