Evening star., 1897-05-01

expectation OF reaching Winchester late in
the afternoon. and taking the train for
this city. It WIN be quite late when the
riders reach home. II the weather remains
able, passing through some pretty scenery.
Miles Cycle Infantry.
Last Sunday the Miles Cycle Infantry,
march out to Fort De Russay, q few miles
beyond Fort Myer. where the day was
spent in signal practice drill. The entire
company turned out and participated in
the drill. Capt. Virgins expects to have
this season.
The command will take a trip tomorrow
out the Conduit road. to Great Falls, STOP
ping at Cabin John bridge, the start being
made shortly after o'clock at the Ma
fional Guard armory.
The company gave pleasant dance Wed.
nesday evening at the typographical Tenn
pie. which brought forth large gathering.
nne program was delivered by excellent
talent In the fore part of the evening, a,
the conclusion of which dancing was inau.
gurated. The executive committee in charge
or the affair consisted Of Captain Virgins
Lieutenant Weaver. Sergeant Frank, Cor
poral Ecksteln. Corporal Campbell and Pri-
sate E. T. Davidson.
Gently ordered before the brigade board for
examination, successfully passed the ordeal
and will shortly receive his commission as
second lieutenant
Washington Road Club.
Capt. Joe Prince and a number of his
colts rode over to Suitland Park, Nd, to
play a match game Of ball with the aggre-
cation representing the Arlington Wheel
men. At the resort some Of the boys be-
came scattered, and were prevented from
playing, ball on the green lawn in front OF
the club house. Not thinking that there
would be a game, a majority started back
nome. Their opponents in the meantime
had reached the place. and were practicing
In nearby field. and team was patched
up In short order to play them.
Three innings were played, after which a
recess was taken for dinner. when three
more innings were played. The Road Club
boys were walloped, but the result might
have been different had they had their
regular team. The line up was something
as follows: Robertson, left iield: Mansfield,
third base; Leeke, second base; Moore,
catcher; Pistill. pitcher; Prince. first base:
Hagen, shortstop; Bell, center held cones,
Th. regular scheduled run for tomorrow
is to Shady Side, Md, and Captain Prince
expects to carry out a good crowd with him
on the trip.
miscellaneous Cycle Club.
The Miscellaneous Cycle Club took a
spin last Sunday TO Suitland Park, to wit
ness the game between the Washington
Road Club and the Arlington teams. Cap
tain T. A. Newman carried the full club
membership out with him. No stop was
made at the park for dinner.
The club will leave tomorrow morning
for River View. starting from the head
quarters of Lieutenant Bethel at 2103
pennsylvania avenue, at o'clock sharp.
The members will ride down to the resort
and return by boat.
Club Notes.
The Liberty Wheelmen. it Is understood.
will reorganize for the season tomorrow or
next Sunday at Cabin John bridge and
commence active road riding.
The Queer Wheelmen took a spin last
Sunday to Marshall Hall. A goodly num-
Der went out on the trip and returned to
the city by the boat.
Last Sunday the riders OF the Eastern
Athletic Club rode over to Rockville, start
ing from the club house at 10 o'clock in
the morning. The roads were found to be
in good condition.
Gossip.
Charlie Church. the Philadelphia racer, Is
expected to arrive in the city today, and
will train here with Fred Sims, the speedy
local boy. He will remain over and take in
the local races Of the month. Church is
expected to bring several other Philadelphia
racing men with him.
The Up-to-Date Cycling Record Book,
published by Emil Grossman & Co. Of
Cleveland. Ohio, gives a list of American
nation that could be desired on the sub
iect