Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14


Very little has been heard Of the At
lanta riders. The latest information was
| received early in the week from Bristol.
Tenn. in the shape of several newspaper
| clippings, the tenor of which seemed to
| indicate that the people along the line of
| the ride regarded the cyclists as heroes.
They were given good reception. Rain
was reported as having made some of the
roads almost impossible which will delay
the ride somewhat. The newest informa-
ton received indicates that the plan is to
take steamer for New York upon ar
rival at Atlanta. and ride home from New
York on the wheels.
Miles Cycle Infantry.
The Miles Cycle Infantry, instead of TAX
ing practice march last Saturday, em-
ployed tie time in drilling, 1t being the first
drill Of the warm weather. While not
definitely decided upon. it is quite likely
that a practice march will be made this
evening to Fort Russey, near Brightwood,
and the time employed in signaling.
Lieut.. r. d. Weaver. who was in COM
| nland Of the company, left for New York
city a business trip. During his alb
sence Lieut.. T. R ]. Campbell will be in
command.
The company has been stirred up consid-
erably over court-martial which was held
last week. Eight members were hauled be-
fore the court to answer to charges of be-
ing absent from practice marches and
drills Capt. Tomlinson of Company was
the court, auQ MS accession In the cases
has not as yet been promulgated. The de-
cision is awaited with more or less anxiety.
Warrington Road Club.
Affairs in the Washington Road Club are
extremely quiet just at present. Very lit
tie is being done. and very few members
can be found at the club house. This con-
dition will probably continue until cooler
weather arrives. -
The acting captain. Rudolph Jose, is away
| or, his vacation. He attended the league
meet at Philadelphia, and has now gone
| for short rest. No run has been called
| for tomorrow. ! s-.
| the club team recently at Frederick, is now
| on exhibition at the Gormully Il Jefrery
branch house, 1925 14th street. me
William Jose, the popular club member.
| returned to the city early In the week from
| Philadelphia. - Z. =
Eastern Athletic Club.
The annual excursion of the club will be
| held August 10, and will be to River. View.
| The members expect to make it the best
| ever held. Among the attractions at the
| river resort will be match game of ball
| between the club team and team rep
| resenting Congress Heights. Howard Rhine
! is scheduled to give an exhibition Of trick
| and fancy riding in the evening, on an up
| right machine. while the Old Dominion
The run of the club last Sunday was
| scheduled for River View. leaving the club
| house. 423 Sth street southeast, at 10 o'clock
| In the forenoon. The threatening weather
| kept good many riders away.
The Women's Cycling Club.
The Women's Cycling Club was organ
! lied during the week. For some time past
there has been more or less agitation to-
| ward organizing such a club, and the agi-
tatiOn eliminated IN, nrelfmiparv
which was held Tuesday evening. The
| meeting resulted in the formation of per-
! nanent organization, and officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing year. The
! objects of the club were written down to
| promote cycling and the diffusion Of knowI-
| edge pertaining to cycling. The club also
| arranged for five-minute symposium at
each meeting. every member to be heard
on some topic pertaining to cycling.
After the organization had settled down
| TO business the president carried out the
| regular order. and called upon each mem
! Der to say something. 1t being the first
| meeting, there were very few who allow
OF the members were inclined to make
suggestions regarding the management and
Weifare OF the young organization. Miss
= a charming young lady. was in
were too mean to be permitted to come
| INTO their organization, and now that the
| girls had one of their own, they should not
| iet man In under any circumstances
Inc speaker was willing to go even furth-
| er, and suggested the passage of resolu-
ions prohibiting any males from attending
any OF the runs of the club. She placed her
| suggestion in the form Of a motion, which
was seconded by another young lady with
| an aquliine nose, who sat over in one cor
| ner OF the room.
The motion met with an outburst of dis
approval.
| We want the men, said Mrs. c. a
dashing widow. because they are useful
| adJuncts to have along on any trip. You
Gan make them do almost anything you
want, and It is convenient to have them Of
| ier you soda water and Ice cream. They're
great convenience. and 1 am in favor of
letting ~ them accompany u.s.
want the men. Also" said a young ladv
OF seventeen. whose name Miss C-) made
| her quite favOHte Will a number of young
! men, on account Of her prospects in q finan-
Saai way. They afroyd protection and keep
These opinions seemed to meet with the
approval of majority of the members of
the club. and the motion was voted down by
! 30 to majority
| ROAD last Sunday morningr" asked Miss
| H young lady Of about twenty, VINO
rs an expert and enthusiastic rider. IT de-
| clare, she looked too horrible for anything
| the way she was dressed"
Awruny horrible echoed two or three
young ladies' who were with Miss H at
| Tic time.
How was She dressed?" inquired one OF
the members
TOO conspicuous for anything" replied
| the young lady excitedly. "Ohi she was
| dreadfuL And the men just stood still and
looked at her. She did not seem to mind
| them IN the least. She looked brazen, really
/ sne did. and felt disguised at such an ex-
hibition."
What did she have on?' interrupted sew
eral OF the women who. were getting deeply
interested in the matter.
Really. II my life depended on II I hardly
think could tell you what she wore. /
| thought 1t was terrible. and SO did the other
girls with me. Some Of the BICYCLE riders
| even turned around and rode back after her
to get q SECOND look. Really"
Did she have on bi0omers?" inquired one
| or two members.
| mo. indeed" replied Miss H.. AShe
| had ON something much worse than bloom
ers,''
Then tell us all about it, said nearly
the entire club In unison.
| Wen. to begin WITH. she was dressed