New-York tribune., 1897-12-17
N THE CYCLING WORLD.
MANY CANDIDATES FOR THE vICE-PREsl-
DENCY OF THE L. A.w
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN IN THE MAKEUP OF
THE POTTER TIcKET--THE WORK OF LOCAL
ORGANIZATION TO BE PUSHED BY THE
LEAGUE OFFICI ALs-NEws OF IN

IHE POTTER TlCKET-THE WORK OF LcCAH
ORGANIZATION TO BE PUSHED BY THE
LEAGUE oFFIcI ALs-NEws OF in
TEREsT TO wHEELMEN
While the annual meeting OF the League OF
American Wheemen is time Off interest N
the outcome of the convention increases among the
members While there a number Of people
who were outspoken in their opposition to the re-
election Of President Potter few weeks ago. the
rumber Of the opposing forces has been materially
decreased lately. This may be accounted for by
the fact that. from present indications. no opposi-
ton ticket may be placed In the field The scram-
bic now is to get the Potter ticket by hook or
crook and OF the alleged friends of the ad-
disappointed in the end. As A. G. Morrison viii
not he a candidate for reelection as first vice
would like to step in and I'LL Mr. Morrison's shoes
! Both Iennsylvania and New-Jersey have candi-
chance just now. The work OF arranging for local
organization in the different States IS being pushed
similar to the NewYork Consulate viii soon be
started in most Of the States. Those who are IN
nosii9n TO know think that Massachusetts wtnts ANS
the National me- meet 50 oady for next year sier !nq.
| ling Elliott boom for the presidency
August Lehr the champion bcyclist OF Germany
! and Charles Kaser. the Swiss champion, VIII go
! South tomorrow and viii begin training az the
| BeaiT track. which built recently John west
the trainer Of Charles Miller the six-days' cham
! pon rider. will manage the men. Lehr has de-
cided not 10 ride or indoor track and VIII con-
| fire himself to races against the best men S on
and wien IN condition win ride at about 100 He is
the heaviest rider. barring Walter Sanger on the
| track to-day.
! The State Division Of the L. 4. W. has pur-
! chased Government maps from the Geological SUE,
vey Department in order to facilitate touring ana
| encourage the recruiting Of the division oinceTs,
] The construction or SD6Cial cyce paths III NN
! more important country roads Is 20 De Ns"'ou'''
! pushed during the coming year
The Loyal Addition os the Royal Arcanurn Wheel
| men will mold ladies nlsat" at the clu9ohouse'
! No. 25i West Ninety-ninth-st on DecenoeF OIL
! ~an,aln pougherty. OF the Manhattan Bicycle
Club recuests that all me nhers hand In their NILE
ago morris az Soon after January az possible so
that he may know how many nave Won, won ne1ge y soE3.
pete report :or the Jauulry meeting.
The Nominating Committee Of the Century
wheelfren will make their report at the nexs ines
ing OF The club. Monday evening ConsiaerSSos ne
! interest Il being manifested among the member > >
! as to whom they have selected as candidates to
! I'll the dheren; Offices
? Preparations are about completed for the Harlem
Wheelmen's annual ball. TO be given at the Lenox
Lyceum January a. The billiard apd pool tourna, a.
popular mat the House Committee has decided TO
/ Start a whist tournament early IN january
The veteran members OF the south BrooKl'i
Wheslnlen will give farewell dime: TO WA.iam
I Nash on Saturday night. Nash is the ex-pres.den
Of tie luD and is present one OK the 5o1ao a ~ ~
/ Governors Nash will start for South America on
/ Monday and, II his mining operations prove as
/ successful as he hopes he may remain tHeFe to'
several years.
! II !s announced that twice as many wneeimen
/ visited staten Island this year as did last year
Tho statistics Of Increase based on The numoeI
II cvclists carried on the Staten lsand Terry 'he
: last two years.
Many wheelmen INDUCED In ride yesterday
The nacadan roads were in good condition ailei
! tho recent rains The riding was pleasant IN the
| morning particularly.
The annual election OF the Logan Wheelmen VII
he held on December q. The Nominating Commit
tee Is as follows: r. Perkins. IL Dye, w. Z oICe
ir William Hardy. W Schin. william NeVihs ai4'
, NJ Sntack
Tho Rushwlok Wheemen Of Brooklyn. distributed
~, rr,zas and mileage medals at the cluonouse as
tiebff i An entertainment followed 'ne uis'''ON'''
cvcIls,s desiring % Join the League OF An'ei'0'
,,.,.I, NAV. obtain full printed Information ane
membership blanks by sending n ndiie anu
to The Cvcing Editor, The TRIBUNE