The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-09-11
AUTUMN CENTURY
OF the Cycling Ramblers A Great Event
IN Cycling Circles.


The first autumn century run of the Cycling
Ramblers. of this city Sunday, September
18th. promises TO be a great success. Already
MANY entries have been booked and many
more names will be added in the next week.
1t is proposed to not only make this local
affair, but to extend invitations to all clubs
and individual riders throughout the state, and
no doubt there will be large attendance from
the different sections.
This run affords chance to many bicycle
riders who have long sought an opportunity to
secure some trophy in recognition OF then
abilities as long distance riders. 1t is pro-
posed by the Cycling Ramblers to charge an
entrance fee Of one dollar to each one who
enters and then to give to each survivor
handsome medal, suitably inscribed he
intrinsic value of these medals cannot be de-
termined at present as it greatly depends upon
the number who finish 1t is the purpose OF
the club, however, 10 devote all the entry fees
TO the purchase of these souvenir medals, and
Of course the least number that survive the
more valuable the medals will become. How
ever, if all who enter finish in the prescribed
time, each person will get back in the value
of their medal all they pay to enter.
The course will be from Westminster to
Wrightsville, Pa, on the banks of the beauti-
fnl Susauehanna river, distance of 81 miles
each way. The route runs through many
beautiful towns and villages, including Littles-
town. Hanover and York, and is said to be
the easiest century to make in this part OF the
country. Barring a few hills between this
city and Littlestown the country is compare
lively level, and the turnpike surface over
most of the route is excellent Provision is
made Tor breakdowns and punctures all along
the line, as repairs can be had at almost every
hamlet. The time allowed to make the cen
fury will be sixteen hours, reckoned from the
starting time of the pacemakers, who will be
started about 5 a. m, giving those who wish
am opportunity to finish early in the evening.
The schedule will, however, be so arranged
that the riders will be punched in each town
along the line For example, the pacemakers
can, if they wish, get to a town any time, but
they cannot leave before certain hour, the
idea being to endeavor to get all who enter
through and not wear them out by too rapid
pace.
1t is customary for each community to hold
some cycling event at certain periods OF the
season, and this event will mark the closing
of the social cycling season in this community.
1t is hoped each rider will enter and do all he
can to make the run success The ladies'
will be well cared for along the route, and al
ready assurance is had that number of them
will enter Every white bicycle rider is in
vited to enter whether they receive an invita-.
ton or not, as it will be impossible to mail
invitations to ALL You can leave yonr entry
with Mr. j. H. Krichton, secretary of the
club, at his store any time between now and
10 p. m. Saturday, September 18th, or send
it by mail, enclosing one dollar. The names
of those who have entered up to going to
press are as follows Eugene Lamotte,
Doneah C. Nygren, George R. Babylon, j..
W. White, Union Bridge; marry U. Geiman,
Charles e. Cootes, J. II. Krichton, Mrs. j.
H. Krichton, Edward H. Manning, VIM.
Null, VIM. F. Long, Jesse Stultz, j. h.
Cunningham, George NJ. Parke, Joseph B.
Taylor, Claude T. Smith, VIM. N. Keefer,
Miss Emma Sheeler, Frank A. Myers, Erastus
j. Gorsuch; H. C. Banner, Medford; Noah
A. Arbaugh. Medford; VIM. H. Babylon, VIM.
L. Foutz, Warfeldsburg; Harvey Frizzell,
Bloom; A. K Shriver, Frank Long, VIM.
Utz, Edward Shriver, E. 0. Grimes, Jr.,
Paul Case, Chas E. Eckenrode, VIM. Zacha
rias; Arthur Bowers, Union Mills; John Case,
Frank T. Butler, Louis Appler, George A.
Davis, Mrs. Geo. A. Davis; Harry ,Westaway,
Patapsco; Stewart Shriver, VIM Nelson,
Guy w. Steele, NJ. John Lynch; Clarence
Davis, Uniontown; Edward Hubbs, Frizell
burg; Frank g. Eppley, Union Bridge.