The times., 1897-04-18
WASHINGTON WHEnLhEN.

tingent Of the city, and glance down
any of the broad streets would lead one
to think the larger part Of the city's popu-
Iationywas awheel.
Without exception, the men who ore
best qualified to judge the drift of cycle
sentiment" say that the popularity of the
wheel during the coming summer Will
eclipse all previous records.
Hundreds OF converts are being added TO
the ranks OF riders each week, and.the fam
ily which lacks a bicycle has become the
exception. The bicycle dealers in this city
saw the business OF the past week is way
ahead of the corresponding one Of last year.
While the number OF '97 wheels sold is not
great. a tremendous exchange business is
being carried on. and before many weeks
have passed the new models will be a
familiar sight on the streets.
Last Sunday was an ideal day for conn
try runs, and early every club in the city
was represented on the roads. 1t was the
first perfect Sunday of the season and was
accordingly the real opening day for tie
the club runs showed how great an interest
is taken in these affairs, and it promises
well for those to come.
L. A. w.
The rapidly increasing growth of the
local branch Of the l.. A w. has attracted
considerable attention among those who
are not acquainted with the organiza-
ton, and many people would like To know
just what the advantagesare. A few min
utes examination of the privileges con-
ferred Is usually sufficient to convince
one that they greatly outweigh the mod
est membership fee, so u application fol-
lows on Thursday last a meeting of the
members residing In the northeastern sec
ton of the city was held at the house of
MIR. A. Girouard, No. 115 Tenth street
northeast, and temporary organization
was formed under the name of the East
ern Subdivision OF the l.. a. w. This was
upon the suggestion of Chief Consul Rob
ertson This organization Will be perfected
at meeting to be held next Thursday
evening, and Il secretary and road consul
appointed Committees will also be named
for the purpose of looking after the east
ern section, so that 1T may receive atten-
tion such as is now being bestowed upon
the north west.
The attention OF the officers VIII he
especially turned toward the prosecution
OF persons throwing glass or other ma
terial destructive to rubber tires, upon
the streets. 1t ma be OF interest To note
the position occupied by the local branch
with regard to its size, when compared
with that o T other States. There are now
376 members in the branch, and it stands
twenty-fourth having jumped from twenty
eighth ia one week, and passing the States
of Maine, Louisiana, and Nebraska Next
Of H1nlnShira
Tennessee will be passed
Wednesdays run To Cabin John Bridge
was postponed on account OF rain.
To-day, the run will he to Ashton, Nd, a
distance of twenty miles, and return IL
will he under charge OF A. l.. Reynolds,
assistant road consul, as Road Consul Lecke
went up last evening to make preparations
for dinner, etc. a good attendance is ex-
peoted
The following made application for mem
bership last week; Walter A Burke, w.
T Bingham. ames c. Curtis, Arthur
Gleason, Z. NJ. Hughes, George II Dasley,
GIegor Noetzel, T. +. Ritnour otto Sci
hausen, Samuel S. Yudmann, G. Warfieid,
Simpson, Enoch T. White, James T VIII
laims The applications of w. X. Tam
more and r. W Pollock We're received.
Capital Bi Club.
The members of the CapitaloBi are de-
voting themselves principal to plans
for the extra german which will be held
next Friday evening. This Is similar TO
the series of affairs given 10y the club last
winter, which proved such a social success
The german will be ! ed byJ a. Williams,
and the handsome clubhouse will be fit
tingly decorated in honor of the fair guests
The run last Sunday 10 Rockville was
greatly enjoyed by the twenty-five riders
who made the trip. The start was made eout
the Seventh street road by way of Norbeck
and thence 20 Rockville. An excellent din
ner was enjoyed at the Montgomery House,
during which Boutelle, the smallest man
OF the party, distinguished himself by eat
Ing twice us much as anybody else. Coston
sustained broken rim and was compelled
to take train home. The return was
made by way of Cabin John Bridge To-
days run will he to Marlboro.
Columbia Athletic Club.
There has been little Of interest to
occur in the wheeling branch of the club
during the past week. Most of the wheel
men are engaged in work connected with
the big athletic carnival to be held May
at Columbia Theater.
The run last Sunday to Dickey's was
participated in by twenty-five members,
and as the weather was fine and the roads
excellent it was much enjoyed. On the
run there were no accidents, but after the
return to the city, Mr. Russell Underwood,
| a well-kpown athlete and wheelman, was
| badly injuredin attempting to ride through
| a small gate leading into the yard of bis
| home He came in contact with spike
| in the gate post, which entered the call
| Of the leg, inflicting an ugly wound IL
| was sewed up, and Mike" is able to
| hobble about, but he won't join another
| bicycle run for some time.
| The run to Marshall Hall today Will be
| participated in by a large number OF the
| wheelmen, and a most enjoyable time Is
| anticipated. A planked shad dinner will
| be enjoyed at the Hall, and the return VIII
| be by boat
Queer WheelmeD.
| The Queers are just at present much In
| terested in their baseball team, which is q
| clever one. Uniforms have been selected
| under advice Of President Clokey and When
| the team is fitted out 1T will present g
| neat appearance.
| On next Tuesday evening hop and en-