The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-18

VI the me0U.
The next claim upon our overflow
ing ocean of hospitality will be the
gathering Of the State wheelmen in
Frederick on Jnly Srd, for their an
nual meet. Last year it was held at
Cambridge, on the Eastern Shore
Following so close upon the late Bap-
fist Conference, our city will be in fine
condition to offer the cyclists the I'M
limited advantages of our Mountain
town.
Almost every wheelman knows of
Frederick either by reputation or by
reason of many pleasant runs here over
the fine roads radiating in every dlrec-
ton. 1t is a favorite resort ON Sunday
for the wheelmen of Baltimore, WASH
ington and other places and on occa-
sions of large century runs, as many as
one thousand wheelmen have been ac-
commodated without extra prepare.
tions.
The Frederick Bicycle Club, an Or
ganization of several years existence,
has done more than any other means
to promote the widespread use of the
wheel in this section, and their sue
cessful efforts to bring the State meet
to this city should meet with the
hearty good will and cooperation of
our citizens. The three days allotted
to the meeting, July the 3rd, 4th and
5th, should be made one of general en-
joyment and benefit to all concerned.
The executive committee, who are
also a committee of arrangements, have
left no stone unturned to make this
the event of the season in wheeling
circles. For the past three months they
have been engaged in perfecting every
thing necessary and have gone TO con-
siderable expense in their extensive
preparations.
Besides the natural inducements
they have to offer the visitors, which
of themselves would lie almost suffi-
cient, the club is now constructing an
elaborate athletic park and cycle
track, which when completed will be
one of the finest in the country. 1t is
situated on the outskirts of the town,
just off Jail street, near Madison, and
is within easy reach from all parts of
the city by means of the electric rail-
road, which passes within short
stones throw, The grounds embrace
fifty acres, upon which is now
building superb quarter mile racing
track with well thrown up turus
and wide stretches. The width of the
track is 25 feet Hard packed earth,
with subsoil of clay makes a surface
like adanant, upon which is expected
to be made many records. The track
will be inclosed with a portable fence,
which can be removed to allow more
room for base ball and other Geld
sports. Electric arc lights will be
placed at short intervals around the
enclosure, and will transform the dark
ness of night 10 midday splendor. 1t
can be used then at night when occa-
sion demands for dancing and other
purposes similar to the famous Electric
Park in Baltimore.
A covered grand stand one hundred
feet long by forty feet wide will pro-
vide room for large number of people
W WlluesS Ouc cNeuIS. AHJple al range
ments have been made for the accom-
mediation of vehicles in the Enclosure,
for which no extra charge will be
made. The admission as decided upon
will be % cents, Is cents extra for
grand stand.
The grounds will be beautifully laid
out in grass and everything TO secure
the comfort and convenience of pa
irons will be provided. Frederick has
long felt the need of just such place
for the practice and exhibition of ath-
letic sports, and now that it is reality,
our people should see that it has the
proper support. 1t is the purpose of
the Bicycle Club to hold at regular in
tervals races and sporting events at the
Park, and local talent as well as that
from outside can thus compete for the
honors. All cycle contests will be I'M
der the rules and regulations of the
League of American wheelmen and
records made will be official.
Workmen are busy putting on the
finishing touches to the grounds
and everything will be in readiness for
the meet.
Next week we will give detailed
account of the programe and races to
be held and other matters of interest
concerning the meet.
The members of the Executive Com
nlittee of the Bicycle Club are DR.. J.
E. s. Wagner, president; E. b. Rams
burg, treasurer; d. B. Miller, secre-
tary;J J. Bielfeld corresponding Sec
rotary; V. N. Marker and DR.. Ira j.