New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-06


Special shall be equalled by but few. II any, In
the world and eclipsed by none. for this ma
chine Is the result Of the combined experience
of men who have for years not only been build
ing BICYCLES which have achieved the highest
reputation, but who have also been in the lead
OF those improvements which are most vaiu-
able"
The Royal Arcanum Wheelmens Club MEM
bers could not have given better proof Of the
powers OF their and beautiful clubhouse at
No. 254 West Ninety -nnth-st., to swell the
mem ership than their own numerous visits to
IL since the first OF June. Whereas az their old
quarters only a dozen less could be found or
evening, the new house Is daily visited by
fully two-thirds Of It's 400 members The regu-
lar meetings will be held every first and third
Friday Of each month at p. m. The fraternal
principles OF the Royal Arcanum are certainly
not lost sight Of In this social organization In
fact they feature Of H. 80 much so that
the largest and best furnished room Is TO be
given exclusively to the female relatives and
beneficiaries OF the members. some OF whom
have already shown their appreciation 20 such
an extent that Mr.. Burkes better-hat mas IN
terested few other women in the organization
Of kind Of annex club 10 consist only or
women, which will have its first meeting to-
morrow, at 40 p. m. Their object Is TO con-
tribute a small monthly mite for purpose
which is TO be a secret at present, to become
acquainted with another for social purposes,
and las but not least. TO know for themselves
the ms and outs OF the club to which their pro-
tectors belong. All members are expected TO
have their gentler relatives present on the itn,
at 1880 p. m. for the purpose OF organizing this
new institution.
c. W. Machin Of No. 46 West Broadway, has
the Albert Humber chain. Each rivet OF this
chain Is protected by hardened steel bust or
sleeve. preventing wear and slipping. Mr..
Machn is also handling the Kelley handle-bar'
which Is adjustable TO any position pleasing the
scorcner The Keenwood rim is another one OF
the firms lines These rims are tough and hard,
and each will stand 1.OOo-pound test
The Riverside Wheelmen will hold three night
electric light race meets at Olympic Park, one
hundred and thirty ffh-st. and Eighth ave, on
Wednesday. June 10: Wednesday. July I. and
Wednesday, August IS, at Sis o'clock. The pro-
erarnrne OF each meet will consist Of handicap
and scratch races match races and exhibitions.
The eighth annual race meet. which is in the Ma
tional circuit and Just a week ahead OF the l..
A. w National meet will be held at Manhattan
Beach August 81, at 8 p. m. All the best profess
SIGNALS and amateurs will compete Information
and entry blanks for the night races may be
obtained from J. NJ. Gentle; for the annual
meet apply TO ]. L. Miller. The River
side Wheelmen will hold a CLUB run 10
Asbury Park to-day. starting at $40 from
West Twelfth-st using the steamer Lt'le
Silver to Highland Beach. The CLUB heid a
most enjoyable run TO the Delaware W ater Gap
on May 30 and 81. the main body going via New
burg 10 Middetown to Port Jervis, and hndlne
the roads in poor condition. The others VINO
took the train 10 Port Jervis and rode from there
70 the GAP found the roads in fine condition. OK
cept near the finish. Side runs were made al
Dingman's Ferry and Bushkill to view the water
falls at those places. All the members came
home Monday evening we'll pleased with ther
trip. The next two days trip will be TO the Berk-
shire Hills in July. Captain James Gentle VIII can
a special each Sunday afternoon starting
at o'clock. TO nearby resorts. TOT those mem
hers of the Riverside Wheelmen who do not wish
m 90 on the all-dav runs during the hot weather
These runs will be In charge OF Lieutenants Judge
and Ryan The racing men who Will represent
the Riverside Wheelmen on the track this year
are: Professionals. F. J. Titus, w. +. Barpeau
Raw Mcdonald and F. F. Goodman Among the
amateurs will be c. NJ. Ertz. NJ A Brown Johh
Beam, Charles Granger. c. K. Henshaw. oscar
Hedstron. J. NJ. Judge, f. Nagel. w. L. Moshei
William Schneider Howard Beddel c. H Tom
linson A. Jungknd, G. X. Stevens Charlea
bright a French amateur and string OF young
sters who are yet TO be heard from Richard
Weir will compete in amateur races under the
coors Of the Riverside Wheelmen in England
for which country he sailed last week After
that he will go TO France, Holland and Belgium
and Italy His records are Haf-mile, 600;
one-mile 206 DR.. Mckee leads in the RIVER
side Wheelmen mileage contest. The pool tourna-
ment has been won by Harry Beam; F. W Mas
and William Schneider are tied for second place.
The Riverside Wheelrnen are getting their new
house. ty-ninth-st and West End-ave. In
good shape and are justly proud of IT, as 1t is one
of the handsomest in the city II Is being ftted
up with all the attachments that make club life
pleasant to the cycst. Any unattached wheel
men are invited 10 call on any evening, and the
officers will be pleased TO have them inspect the
pay
this year. his early training at Savannah having
done him much good.
Tom Eek. manager Of the spalding team. ar
rived in New-York City Friday from Boston. with
his two riders, Earl Kiser and A. c. Mertens. At
Boston Kser again defeated Bald and Tom
Cooper as well. At the meeting in the one
mile race he lost on what considered a close
decision with Bald. The race has been protested,
and there is some talk Of using the picture taken
by the photographer on that occasion. Eek in
Speaking Of the race yesterday said that two OF
the judges were for Bald and two for Kiser. The
fifth Judge finally decided in favor Of Bald. Mr..
Dorntree the local representative OF the Racing
Board is reported 10 have said that without
doubt Kiser scored the win, and that the matter
would be investigated. They go from Phiadel-
phia 10 St Louis and follow the National Circuit.
Eek feels confident that his little difficulty with
the Racing Board will be adjusted in time for
him 70 take part in all races on the National
Circuit.
Cyclists desiring to Join the League Of An1eri-
can Wheelmen may obtain full printed informa-
ton and membership blanks by sending names
and addresses to the Cycling Editor, The Tribune.
MAGISTRATE CRANE LEARNS TO RIDE
Magistrate Crane has learned TO ride bicycle.
He was induced to do by his brother magistrate,
Charles Z. Smms, who is a bicycle enthusiast.
At the recent meeting Of the Board OF Magistrates
held on Tuesday night 1t was noticeable that Magis-
trates Crane and Simms held long confidential talk
bod IN Judge Simms that