The sun., 1897-05-09
VIEWS OF THE wHEELMEN.
yoyTCLAIR MINISTER INVITES
RIDERS TO SERVICES.

chairman Mott Receives n Proposition from =
s,,p,nded Racer-ArranEinG TOR tho National
,,.st At hiiadelphin-Hiders' wInninEs on
The southern Circuit II. S1ichacl's Victory.
Thin, an enthusiastic cyclist need not be an
,rditTerent Christian viii probably be shown in
s,.nv directions to-day, as the welcome extended
:, rural churches to passing wheelmen last year
.,,o applies to this season. Patrons OF Sunday
,,orning runs have many pleasant recollections
=, sp,h convenient sanctuaries on Long Island
md New Jersey routes. and they will doubtless
hc clad to renew their experiences. In case q
r.mlndcr should bo needed. tho Rev. J. w.
r.vcett. rector of St James's Church,
I,nper Montclair. N. j., wishes to notify cyclists
nassing through there on Sundays that services
arc held at 7:30 and 1890 o'clock in the morn
ING and 7:3O o'clock in the evening, at any OF
which they will be welcome. room has been
,st apart for the safe storage Of wheels, and the
riders will be made as comfortable as possible.
This ia the only formal announcement, but 1t is
understood that other roctors have been equally
thoughtful OF tho touring wheelman's welfare.
The growing popularity of the Merrick road
among riders on Long Island has built up quito
, trade for enterprising local mechanics, and
some little repair shops along the route do
aourishing business during the Sunday rush.
On week days, however, the bicycle traffic is
only nominal. but the repairers should find little
trouble in making ends meet IL they are all
Ingenious as one specimen who dined at the
expense OF wheclman on Friday. Tho rider
referred to was on his way to Hampstead
with view to transacting some business and
then return by rail. He carried out this pro-
eramme all right. but he suffered sadly in
weight and philanthropy. He figured on start
Ing that a dollar would cover expenses. and with
that in his pocket he bowled along merrily until
Attempting lager beer sign reminded him that
thirst poor companion. He invested In a
fuI.grown schooner" and some miles further
on renewed the prescription.
Nearing repair stall he found q crank loose,
and stopped to lot the mechanic adjust it This
cost 10 cents; but he still felt strong financially,
and pedalled of. only to discover that one tire
was rapidly debating. which entailed another
expenditure Of 10 cents. The repairer proved
to be handy with his tools, SO handy. in fact.
that tho rider was back again in FIVE minutes
with the other tire in trouble Still unsuspecting,
the rider reached Hampstead in an advanced
stage OF thirst and hunger, but 1t took all his
When he reached Park row and found
friend he nearly cleaned out the first cafe in
sight Thus he to review ri the
the repairer had been making trade for himself.
Then his rage became too strong for words. and,
Long Island, there will be job for an under
taker at q certain point on the Merrick road.
The position Of Chairman Of the Racing Board
Of the l. A. w. entails constant labor. The
racing interests Of the League are the most
active, and necessarily demand strict atten.
tion. Since the department has become so i'm.
portant the various Chairmen OF the board have
CHAIRMAN sn Mott t tells % the foowns inedens
It seemed that al rider named Burnett, hailing
from Mahanoy City. Pa. was recently trans.
amateur rules: Burnett wrote q letter to the
Chairman Of tho board bewailing his transfer,
chandise, IL he would arrange to place him back
in the amateur ranks. The proposal was made
II peIess & and the nnd rider assured % Mott
any one the nature Of the transaction. Burnett
Is still in the professional ranks, and Chairman
dent that this Pennsylvania rider is not a cir
cult chaser.
Philadelphia intend to make the national meet
Of the L. a. W., which will be held at that city in
orssnisation. The facilities for riding and the
number OF clubs IN the city insure the success Of
the meet The following committees have been
named for the event:
Exec ltve-rhomas Hare. Chairman: C. A. Dimon.
D. R. Perkenpine. Joseph Estociet. and John A l.
Race Meet-C. A. Dimon. Chairman; John Heishiey.
Walter Sissr 9unn andS sss'e%an
William R. Tucker. Gordon Chambers. William s.
Harper Joseph D. Hcknell. George D. Barrow. and N.
r. Parks.
Hotel and Accommodations-w. P. Street. Chair.
man; g. P. HalUerstadt. o. p Tatun. J. A Temple
ton. c. A. DliAn John Clifton and George H. Lokes
souvenir-p. K. Perkenpine. Chairman: F. R.
Atkinson. and William N. McMahon.
The Pennsylvania division is the second largest
in the l. A. W.. and the members of the latter
feel that the national meet this year will result
in a big increase in membership.
The professional riders who followed the South
ern circuit now at the various training
IA
The work Of the men has been most satisfactory.
Good times and close finishes characterized all
the Southern meets. and some of the riders
cleared considerable money. The leading men
performed follows: