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night this evening. The result on the score
card will show vast difference in mileage
between the male and female riders. The
girls may cover a distance equal to half OF
that ridden by the males, but even this is
TO be doIbted, and in the matter of endur-
ance the females are not nearly so strong
as the men.
Capital Bi. Club.
Twenty-Five members of the Capital BIZ
Club started out on the tour of four days
last week. From noon until o'clock last
Saturday afternoon there were riders leav-
ing the club house. all going to Frederick.
and 1t was II o'clock in the evening when
the last rider reached the destination. Az
ter good nights rest the start was made
for the long ride the next morning The
trip carried them to Hagerstown, via En-
mittsburg. dinner being taken at the
former place. The riders then proceeded
to Antietam, via Shepherdstown and
ride to Harper's Ferry, where the night
was spent.
There were several accidents on the run.
Near Laytonsviile, while riding on the side
path, John Writ struck a stump. which
wrecked ami damaged his wheel. Mr.. AUX
am was only going as far as Frederick and
MIR. Writ secured his wheel. Near Shep-
herdstown. while going down a hill, the
machine got away from him, and. striking
4 wafer brake. the rider was thrown from
the wheel and badly injured. local coun-
try physician swearing for time that he
was suffering from conclusion of the brain,
though such. happily. did not prove to be
the case. The forks of the wheel were bad
ly twisted, and had a poor grade wheel
been used the strain and jar would have
broken the front forks and injured the
rider more severely. Capt. Allen and Mr..
Coston also suffered falls and were injured
while Mr.. Mccoy, in making a fancifu!
slide. scraped good deal of skin from his
anatomy. Joe Leaning had. perhaps. the
worst experience of any rider. He was go
ing at a steep clip when q woman appeared
in the door of nearby farm house and
began calling "Piggie, piggie," and in re-
sponse a small pig ran across the road to
the house. Joe could not get out of the
way in time and he ran over the pig. The
other riders claim that he took a header,
but Joe says he only stood up on his ped
ais.
The entire party reached Harper's Ferry,
where the night was spent A good many
came into town Monday morning on the
train, but the others rode down through
Virginia. taking dinner at Leesburg. and
two members, Messrs Fisher and Moore
reached town in time to attend the race
meet at the park.
Miles Cycle Infantry.
The members of the Miles Cycle Infantry
reviewed their armament Of Colt revolvers
during the week, and will hereafter wear
these guns Their use will do away with
the carrying of the heavy rifles, which had
to be carried on the backs of the men and
proved very heavy, cumbersome and un-
wieidy. The character Of the company
has also changed. and instead of being q
company of infantry mounted on BICYCLES
the command is now a full-fedged signal
corps.
The trip tomorrow will be made to Ten
leytown. leaving the armory at an early
hcur A signal station will be established
on the heights back of Fort Reno. and the
nembers of the company will practice sig
naihg- "A station has been established at
Fort Russey, short distance above Bright
wood. and messages will be transmitted be-
tween the two stations. The company will
establish similar stations all around the
city, and keep up the practice work
During the week a number of changes
were made In the ranks of non-commis-
stoned officers. Sergt. George E, Frech has
Deen appointed first sergeant. Corporal
William C. Eckstein has been apnointed
fourth sergeant; Corporal j. D. Eggleston.
appointed fifth sergeant, and Private Harry
GaIther. as corpCral. There are number
OF other corporais to be appoin ted but the
appointments will not be made until some
time ater
The company is making preparations for
the establishment of the annual camp at
Fort Washington. The camp will be OPEN
days. 'i 'eA
Theodcre Michael. who won the cham
plonsEip OF the government printing Of
nee last Monday. is private in the com
pany, and the other members feel proud OF
him. VI
Century Cycle Club,
The Century Cycle Club had no run last
week Several of the members made va
rious trips up the Shenandoah valley and
speEt very enjoyable time
special meeting of the club was called
last Thursday evening, and a number of
matters of Importance were brought IN.
several applications were handed in. and
the date and destination of the next c.n-
tury run decided upon
Inc run tomorrow will be the regular
club century. and will be to Baltimore over
.he cIhuer pain, and thence over the shell
road road OF the monumental city. Capt ain
Byrnes will hand each man q schedule.
showing the time. and each member viii
nave TO ride under the arrangement
Golden Rod wheelmen.
The Golden Rod Wheelmen had sue
cessful run last Sunday to the MARYLAND
Agricultural College. The ride was not a
long one. but it was enjoyed by all of the
club members that attended
Last Wednesday evening the club made
It's midweek run, the destination being
cabin John bridge. The trip proved so de-
hghtful that the club members decided to
a late hour. 90
A run was called by Capt willard at
the last meeting for tomorrow, to Fails
church. Va. starting at o'clock in the
morning from the club quarters, Ga G
street northwest.
RinltO Cycle Club.
The Rialto Cycle Club took a run last
wednesday evening to Cycle Cottage, with
Capt. George E. Frech in command. The
start was made at $50 o'clock in the even
Ing from the residence of Miss Belt of PIG
b street northeast. There were twelve rid
ers in the party, and a very ENJOYABLE
evening was spent.
large majority of the club members
WIN few invited guests, made a run to
Dickey's on the 23d ultimo. where pleas
ant day was spent.
There will be no run of the club for to-
morrow. On Wednesday evening the run
VIII be to Cabin John bridge, starting at
$50 o'clock in the evening. The start will
be made from the residence Of Miss Lith-
cow.
The colors of the club were selected on
the run during the week. and are violet
ana light green. making very pretty COM
binatton of shades. The club has now a
membership of about twenty. equally