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Evening star., 1897-04-10

of this league. They will appreciate the
fact that it is merely a case of dsappoint-
ment on the first round, and surely there
never was body of men in the world W no
could all have the same opinion on one sub
ject.
Il am inclined to think that in the mat
ter of allowing or Of granting Sunday rae
ing in the different sections, by local option
we put the league in a position where it
would be hard to draw the line. 1t is hest
in ali cases to have such matters settled at
the assembly and the majority vote to be
final on any such subject. l do not in the
least fear that our western friends and
brother wheelmen would think of abandon
ing the league. They appreciate, all the
rest of US do, that unity is strength, and if
We wish to make ourselves a powerful Io1y
we must learn to maintain the unit
Reporting to the State Department on the
recent bicycle show at Dublin. Ireland, at
which 1t was found to afford an oppor-
tunity for a comparison of American and
British machines. the Dublin consul says:
about $50 machines were exhibited. OF
these 80 per cent were of British construc-
ton, and the remainder, with the exception
of eleven of French make. which closely
resembled the American, We're of American
manufacture. There was a striking differ
ence in construction and fittings between
the American and British bicycles, the
higher crank bracket and corresponding
higher seat and longer steering head of
the former being in striking contrast to the
head of the latter. But the most important
differences were in the fittings. The Amer
lean machines, with a few notable excep-
tions, had wooden rims with single tube
tires, a plain steel brake, small hard sad
die and often wooden handle bars, while
the British machines had detachable tires
fitted to steel rims thollowed from the best
grades), a rubber lined brake, large springy
saddle and steel handle bars. But what
struck one most was the difference in mud
guards, the short, narrow and almost use-
less wooden guards on American machines
(when they had even these) forming q
striking contrast to the ample steel or cell
luloid mud guards used on all the British
machines intended for road riding
1T seems remarkable that our manu-
facturers of bicycles do not attempt to fit
the machines they export to suit the tastes
and necessities of those for whose patron
age they desire to compete. Why they
consider 1t a necessity to fit useless mud
guards to machines intended for use in a
country where it rains on an average Of
229 days every year is hard to understand.
There Is no necessity to change the designs
of our machines nor to fit steel rims in
place of wood, as in time the public will
become accustomed to them, but short
narrow, useless guards will meet with dis
approval as long as mud remains. "-EX-
change.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
WELL-KNOWN CYCLE FOLK

Tom Winder, who last year made a trip
around the border line of the United States,
is making the same trip this season, in
company with his wife, ON lecture tour.
1t is reported that he is meeting with much
success.
Alec B. mcdonnell, the American rider
now abroad, was very unsuccessful on his
visit to Australia. He left the antipodes q
few weeks ago for Italy.
Henry Brasher and Ash Cummings recently
completed ride from San Francisco to
Thomasville, Ga.
The cycling papers are making a good
deal of fun over the report that Tom Coop
er will shortly issue another challenge to
race Eddie Bald.
It is said that Norm, the fast French
rider, Is only nineteen years Of age. Linton
has issued a challenge to Norm for series
of three races to be held in Paris.
Joe Donohue, well known for his skating
abilities, will appear on the track this sea-
son for honors and cash.
A. A. Chase has taken to ice skating,
and recently won SIS in professional con-
tests. He Is one Of England's crack racers.
Con Baker recently entered a three-day
two-hour race at his home at Columbus.
Ohio. and surprised himself and his
friends by winning. His success IN this
will encourage him to pay more attention
to long-distance riding next season.
Ray Macdonald is now In the south get
ting in condition for the coming racing
season.
Tom Linton has announced that he viii
place the hour record at thirty-three miles
before the close Of this year.
A French cycle paper Is authority for the
statement that Jacquelin has been beaten
only twice In open races. and In events
with pace-makers and In matches he has
not yet known oafeat.
Monte Scott Of Providence, r. L, has
been presented with q handsome gold
medal by the wheelmen Of the City of
Mexico, for the assistance he gave the
racing men there during q recent visit.
Charles Terront, q crack Of the old school
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Celery fn Michigan.

From the Chicago News
Since 1880 Kalamazoo celery has had first
place in the market, and the small Michi-
gan town has built up national reputation
for itself on the strength of its celery-grow-
ing. The excellence of Kalamazoo celery is
said to be due to a small area of meadows
or bottom lands. where the soil consists of
peculiar form of black muck. the result
of vegetable decomposition. especially fay-
cradle to the celery's needs. These mead
ows are largely covered by glass hotbeGs.
by means Of which four crops a year are
raised. The work is principally monopolized
by Hollanders, occupying frame dwellings
on their small holdings. 1t is estimated that
the Kalamazoo celery beds produce from
3,OO0o00 to 100000 dozen punches per an
rum. netting the town at least $500, 600. The
carpenters of the town supply the wooden
boxes in which the celery is packed. The
largest celery farm under one management
in the country is said to be that at Green-
town. Ohio, where 100 acres are covered
with celery beds.
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PERSONAL PARAGRAP S

"Plugser Bilr' Martin, who had such a
| narrow escape from suspension by the
Australian racing board, was once a cham
pion pugilist OF Nebraska. He has been in
Australia for almost a year, and is thought
10 have won barrel of money.
Paris papers are making the announce
ment that Zimmerman will return to the
track this year, and are looking for his
temperance in France.
John S. Johnson has about decided to
give up exhibition riding this year and
confine his work to competition events He
has reached the concluson that there is
more money in the latter style of riding
Charlie Murphy, 1t is understood. will
ride on the national circuit this year on his
own account. II he does not secure employ
ment from some cycle manufacturer He
is now at his home in Brooklyn, NJ Y.
Arend, young German crack, is out
with the announcement that he will win
the race for the Grand Prix this year at
Paris, the most important bicycle race in
France. The young German was in France
recently and suffered several defeats, which
We're followed by a severe illness.
sThe Butler brothers, Tom and Nat will
get in condition for the seasons work by
riding in the southern coliseum circuit,
Tenn.
Arthur Gardner has entered the field of
six-day racing, but will not fail to keep
his condition good for the circuit racing
/. Fred Foster. the long-distance rider, has
practically recovered from the soreness of
his knee, and is ready for more six-day
contests.
1t is row stated that Eddie Bald will neith-
er go to Jacksonville, Fla, nor to California
to get in condition for the circuit, but win
do his preliminary work at Louisville, Ky..
on the Fountain Ferry track
Fred Titus has signed for the season
with the Racycle people, and will make a
speciality this year of match races,
Earl Kiser of Dayton, Ohio will follow
the southern indoor circuit until the out
door season commences
The rivalry between Jack Prince the
promoter and manager of the southern cir
cult. and Dave Shafer, the originator of
the California circuit, as to which could
secure the best array of prominent racers
has been interesting. With natural ad-
vantages. especially the climate, Shafer
appears to have made the best showing
John Lawson. the terrible Swede. win
remain in Washington for a month at
least. despite the published fact that he
Will participate In the middle distance
raoes Of the southern circuit
Charles Fitzpatrick. the one-legged trick
rider, and his wife are In South Africa at
present, astonishing the natives with his
excellent riding.
Jaap Eden, the Belgium crack, is fndip-
rant over the published reports that he
objects to racing Americans In Europe
only. He will come to the United States
provided the conditions and Inducements
would cover the expense Of the trip.
A match race Is talked OF at Paris he.
tween NORM, Parlby and Jaap Eden.
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A. w. N 0 T e S

The first long run of the local division
was taken last Sunday to the MARYLAND
side of the Great Falls. Road Consul a: w
Leeke being in charge There were about
thirty rider, in the party and the upward
trip proved very enjoyable. An excellent
dinner was served. While at the place the
rain began to fall, and all Of the riders
were forced to come into town through the
rain, getting soaking wet. This was the
only thing that marred the pleasure of the
day.
The midweek run Wednesday evening
around the city was also well attended,
there being fully twenty-five riders in line
The weather was good. the night clear and
the ride thoroughly appreciated.
No run is scheduled for tomorrow, but
next Wednesday evening a trip will be
made to Cabin John bridge. The start will
be made at 1880 o'clock from Franklin
Square, corner of 18th and K streets, and
all league members and their friends are
invited to attend.
Bicycles Baggage.
The following letter received during the
week is self-explanatory:
Mr.. VIM. F. Robertson. Chief Consul Dis
trict of Columbia Division, L. A. W.,
Washington, D. c.
Dear Sir: take pleasure in advising you
that on and after the 9TH instant the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company win check free
of charge to any point on its system east
of Pittsburg and Erie inclusive. bicycles
when accompanied on same train by owners
and provided the passenger presenting the
bicycle for carriage has no baggage.
Kindly advise the members of your or
ganization and oblige. Very truly,
c. STRAUS,
Pass. Agent, E. E. DIV. Penna. R. r.
New Members.
The crusade inaugurated for an increase
Of membership is bearing a good deal of
fruit, and the r; -nks of the organization are
coming up rapidly. During the race at
Convention Hall there were over hundred
new names secured by the local officials.
Small books Of applications are being dis
tributed among the members and these are
being rapidly filled up and returned. At the
present rate Of increase the local division
will have a membership of fully a thoIs-
and. IL not more. by the end of this year.
Applications Received.
During the week the following applica-
tfons for membership were received and
forwarded to the general secretary at Bos-
ton, Mass:
Miss Kate Bresnahan. "A NJ street.
Clifford Brush, 400 T street.
w. e. Dawson. SO7 9th street.
Mrs. w. ]. Espey, 325 street.
W. e. Edwards, 1907 14th street.
Geo. w. Engel. 431 10th street northeast
s. Ginsburg. 13351k 14th street.
Edward A. Gay, War Department.
H. ]. Greer, I'LL 14th street.
VIM. D. Horrigan, NJ. D.. 2426 Pennsylva-
MIA avenue. |
Lee Hutchins. 1908 Massachusetts, avenue,
George A. Hill. Naval Observatory.
H c. Hurd. Brookland, d. G..
Maxwell Kieso. 2416 K street
Edwin 8. Lathrop. Md, 607 East Capitol |
street.
v. L. Mason, War Department.
%. c. Meredith. second auditors oflce
e. J. Murphy. 237 9Th street northeast.
William Radford. British embassy.
J. T. Rupli, 1218 r street.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

The regular monthly meeting of the
cycle board OF trade was held Thursday
evening at the Losekam. and was well at
tended 1t was decided to incorporate the
organization with the proper omcers ard
board OF directors. and the legal committee
Evening star., 1897-04-10

1t matters little what It IL that you want
whether situation or q servant
want ad. In The Star will reach the
person WHO can I'LL your need.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
Time for tho Eye in Frenzy Rolling,

II you want anything. try an ad in The
will get an answer
Evening star., 1897-04-10
BITS ABOUT BICYCLISTS

Frank Starbuck expects to start for the
coast IN short while, and calculates get
ting several match races before the regu-
lar season opens.
Perhaps the first sextuplet record has
been allowed by Chairman Mott. It is for
one mile. unpaced. flying start, against
time. The figures for the distance being
1-41 1-5. The machine was ridden by W.
Saunders. B. Pierce. T. Butler, H. e. CaId-
WELL A. Crooks and W. Coleman, at Cam
bridge. Mass.
The defeat of Frank Waller, the Flying
Dutchman, by George Dench In the recent
Detroit six-day race has occasioned a good
deal Of surprise from those who are ac-
quainted with both riders
Jay Eaton, the champion indoor rider
VIII be one OF the attractions on the south
ern indoor circuit.
Tom Cooper will receive 50 900 from the
firm he will ride for this season, in addi-
ton to his expenses.
Albert Mott the new chairman of the
L. A w. racing board, rode 9.T32 miles
last year in 361 days.
W. G. Pelot, the well-known cycling en-
tnusiast who witnesses every national cir
cult tournament last season, speaks of the
outlook for the sport this year as follows:
THE indications are that the racing sea-
son OF 1897 will be one Of small teams,
fast racing, clean work on the part Of the
riders and a general revival In racing in
all parts of the country. From the present
appearance the sport will never get so
strong that 1t can stand on its own feet
without aid from the manufacturers This
was proven by the cancellation of dates all
along the national circuit las. year until
team was sent out from Chicago"
Time for tho ''Eye in Frenxy Rolling
From Puck
Magazine Editor-"Yes, this Is fine spring
weather It's just the kind Of weather,
however. that makes me weary Of life. and
Is actually driving me to an early grave"
Visitor-"Heayens! What's the matter?
day like this ought to All a man with
poetry"
That's just the trouble: 1t does"
AND, giancing through the window the
doomed wretch sighed in an agony Of soul
as he saw long-haired gentleman lift a
ron OF manuscript from a push cart ana
approach the sanctum door.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

If you have occasion to remove the rear
wheel from the frame do not be satisfied
when you return it to the frame because
If the adjustment screws are even. that
the wheel is all right Often when such
is the case the wheel will run very un-
true, whereas, if the screw on one side is
either tlghtened or loosened a little, the
wheel will run perfectly true This is
often caused by a slight bend in the axle,
and the arrangement should be made to
suit the circumstances. Under any circum-
turning a wheel after it is once removed
from the frame.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

n, N. Y.
OF the death of a man while learning to
ride wheel. This is dscouraging, as it
Will De used by some persons as an evil
dence that bicycle riding is extre naly dan
gerous, In spite of the fact that the man in
question died of heart failure most likeIy
superinduced by the excitement of the &C.
caslon. However small the margin may be.
there are many people perfectly willing to
overlook all of the details, and remember
the fact that the man died while learning
to ride the bicycle. The prejudice created
by them will hardly have a beneficial ef-
rect and it will take time to teach them
The victory Of the F,rostburg, Nd, Cycle
Club, In securing an election of good roads
men, Is an object lesson for clubs all over
the country. The club has good member
ship for a country town. and is enthusiastic
Tor good roads. regardless Of politics 1t
mas only been few weeks ago that Con-
way w. Sans, the chief consul of the Mary
ception of the club and made good speech
In favor of good roads. The town is over
whelmtngly republican, and the regular re-
publican ticket was expected to have En-
was beaten out by a majority of nearly
seventy votes, while a town council of man
all In favor of good roads was secured and
all the way down the line to the smallest
played by the club in the effort of improved
highways is to be commended, and IL ali
OF the other cycling clubs in smaller VII
Lagos would take the same action It would
be more direct means Of obtaining good
roads.
). In spite of the threatened disruption Of
the league over the Sunday racing feature,
the newly elected treasurer, J. w. Clenden-
ming. seems to have no fears of a revolt,
AT least that Is the idea conveyed by him
in an interview. which is taken to be his
real views. There Is a good deal of soft
soap In his talk. 81 have but one opinion,
"and that is the western L. A. w. members
are the same class of gentlemen that you
md In any part Of the United States, and
are too intelligent to allow the action Of the
last assembly to interfere with the welfare
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BRILLIANT MENTALITY
AND GENTLEMANLY QUALITIES
CHARACTERIZED w. H. sNIDER.

The stark County Bar Loses One ofIt~
Most Talented Mtmbsrs-FnnersI
Largely Attended and the Char
acter of the Deceased ExtoIled.
William II. Snider one Of the brightest
young attorneys at the Stark county bar,
died at the home of his mother, S1S West
Lake street, Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Consumption was the cause of death For
three years the deadly disease made life
miserable for it's victim. will Snider
was but 80 years Of nge. He was grad
uate Of the Cincinnati law school in the
class Of s7. He graduated with the high
est honor, and shortly after came to Cam
ton and swung his shingle to the breeze.
BY diligent effort he made his way Co the
front and was soon recognized as a strong
candidate for future high honors as n
member Of one Of the leading bars of tho
state. After praotioing law by himself
for four years he became thu junior part
ner In the law firm of Grant & Snider.
He was u Republican member Of the
county board OF elections.
In honor Of the deceased meeting of
the members Of the bar was held satur-
day morning ct 10 o'clock in court room
No 1. Judge MoCarty was chosen chair
man Of the meeting and J. j. whitaors
secretary. On motion Of Judge Thayer,
John e. Monnot, Jacob Reigner and
Samuel Burgert were appointed COM
mittee on resolutions and instructed to
report at a meeting which was held Sun
day afternoon at 1880. J. j. whitacre.
ID. Q. Hughes and H. G.. WinterhaIter
were appointed a committee on floral
Offering.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.
Members of the bar met at the court
house at $50 Sunday afternoon. The
committee appointed by Judge MoCarty
to prepare q memorial on the life and
character Of William II. Snider made its
report. Short addresses were made by
David Fording and Mr.. Harris Of Al
lianc, j. j. Clark, Julius Whiting, James
Sterling, Mayor Rice, and d. G. Hughes
Of Canotn, and Frank Baldwin Of Mas
sillon. The attorneys then proceeded to
the residence, where at 8 o'clock, Rev. O.
b. Milllgan, Of the First Presbyterian
church, conducted the services. Some
very appropriate remarks were made by
Juge McCarty, who dwelt extensively ON
the honesty, integrity and virtues Of the
deceased.
The remains were conveyed this morn
ing to the Fit. Wayne station, and were
taken to Salem for interment. The pail
bearers who accompanied the remain,
were Messrs. Julius Whiting, T. F. Tur.
ner, John e. Monnot, Robert Tonner,
Philip Bernower, ]. j. Whitacre and
Ralph Amber.
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SCOVEl NOT HANGED.

Reported to BE Carrying Dispatches
From Mckinley to Gomez.
HAVANA, Dec. 27.-Rumors which
have been circulated here that Syl.
vester Scovel, New York newspaper
correspondent, had been hanged by the
insurgents are untrue. 1t is reported
that he and Senior Rafael Madridgal,
the American consul at Sancti Spiritus,
were the bearers Of an important dis.
patch from President Mckinley to
president" Masso and General Gomez.
Generally speaking, the condition of
the concentrates is as pltiful as it was
during the administration in the island
of Lieutenant General Weyler, despite
Captain General Blanco's relief DEGREES.
A relief fund of 100000 will hardly
give the sufferers 20 cents each. La
Lucha demands that the amounts ex-
pended by municipal authorities for the
relief of the destitute inhabitants be
published.
During the last month numerous rob-
berries and stabbing affairs are reported
to have occurred in Havana. These
outrages are ascribed to the return to
Havana from Ceuta prison of the
"Nanigos," who have been pardoned
for political offenses under recent
decree.
1t is officially stated that many cane
fields in Havana province have been
burned by the insurgents.
1t is reported that in various engage
ments with the insurgents the forces of
General Pando have suffered consid-
erable losses. The column for several
days was short of provisions owing to
| the vigorous resistance made by the in
surgeLts to the advance of the Span
iards and the many impediments placed
in their way.
Eighty residents of Bejucal, in Ha-
vana province, while foraging few
days ago were surprised by band of
insurgents, who stripped them of their
clothing. The insurgents have burned
the cane fields on the estate of Senior
Cardenas at Calabaza Sagua, near
| Minas. While q number of insurgents
were carrying case containing dyna.
mite in the province of Puerto Principe
the dynamite exploded, killing seven of
the party and wounding eight others.
AS is customary here on Christmas eve
large crowds assembled in Central park
md INDUCED in dancing, singing and
other forms of amusement. A large
number of those present, becoming in
toxicated, began to make demonstra-
tions and 10 shout viva Weyler,"
"Viva EspaDa," viva Union Constitu.
tlonal," 'down with autonomy" and
other disturbing cries. The police
raided the place.
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Receivers Sale.

In pursuance of an order of sale made by the
court of common pleas, Stark County, Ohio
the undersigned will, on Saturday, January
10, 1898 at o'clock p. M. offer for sale at pub
lie auction, onthe premises, the en- tire manu-
featuring plant, business, good will and per
sonal property Of the Canton Cycle Manufac'
turing Company. situated at No. 400 South
Cherry street, Canton, Ohio.
Said plant consists of a 10 horse power motor
and full and complete line OF the latest and
best machinery, fixtures, tools, implements
and appliances for the mandatory OF bicycles
and children's wagons. The other personal
property consists of considerable quantity OF
fnis led and partly finished bicycles and
wagons and q general assortment ofstock, ma
terial, supplies and furnishings used in the
manufacture and repair of bicycles and wagons
Office and other furniture, etc.
The sale includes the personal property ol
every description of said company Except ac
counts and bills receivablela complete inventory
of which can be seen at the company's ofhce
No. 400 South Cherry street, Canton, Ohio.
This property will be sold as an entirety or
whole
, The building and land will not be included
in the sale The sale to be at the company'i
office. No. 400 South Cherry street.
This is valuable plant and business anC
the sale affords rare opportunity to parties
desiring to engage in this line of manufactures
Terms of sale: One'third to be paid cash
two thirds in three months with interest, To-
which note with approved security TO be given
LEVI /. DEWEESE,
Receiver Of The Canton Cycl
dec l6 h w-d Manufacturing Company.
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S1OO Reward 500.

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timonials.
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