New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-04
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
WILL POTTER STAND FOR REELECTION
AS PRESIDENT OF THE L. A. W.?
AsrnALr srRIrs oX wEpsrEn -AvE-PoILTIcs rs

ASPHALT sTRIPs On WEBSTER -AvE.-PoIITlcs IN
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES AND COMMENTS
on CYCLING INTERESTS.
IF that talk of opposition mad lasted little while
longer" said a friend Of l. Il. Potter yesterday,
we would have had declaration from the presi-
dent of the League OF American Whee!men IN a
few days that he had decided TO BE candidate Tor
reelection. Now that the opposition has aplar-
emily retired from the field Mr.. Potter may decide
not 10 be a candidate Potter IS always ready ior
light He was the happiest man ever saw CURING
that scramble he had with the railroads over the
carrying of bicycles the roads "a baggage Nj
Potter, when seen yesterday, would say nothing
regarding his intentions far the presidency
Of the League Is concerned. His friends are
anxious for him 10 run and many of them think
that they Will be bic induce him to stand Tor re
election. Il Is pretty we'll understood in l.. \. W.
official circles that Sterling Elliott. Of Boston. Will
be candidate again for the presidency. In case
Mr.. Elliott ls candidate. the chances are that
Mr. Potter will oppose him. and in the opinion OF
result, OF the election. Mr.. Potter is now arrang-
ing correspondence with the foreign touring clubs.
ransements which will be of material assistance
George w. Dorntree who has been named for
Chief Consul of the l.. A. W. OF Massachusetts. IL
coffin maker by trade He Is at present the
member Of the Racing Board for that State. Con-
siderable opposition has been aroused. and the
chances are that independent ticket will be put
In the field TIE opposition will probably be headed
by II. W. Robinson who member Of the
Racing Board last year. Robinson is popular. and
II he consents to run his friends are confident that
they Will be able to elect him. Robinson has al
ways kept his skirts clean In cycling politics. a. g.
TIothingham; VINO has been named for Nlce-con,
sui. and \. W. Peck. for secretary treasurer VIII
not be opposed There will be. however. several in
dependent candidates named for represent ltives.
An Improvement which will be thoroughly
joyed by whcelmen is foot strips of asphalt
which being put down on both sides Of the road
way in Webscr-ave.. on tho North Side. They begin
at Observation-Disclosures ird-st.. and are now
completed as far as -hundrc md eghtieth-st
and. with good aiher. ought TO be- finished az
Fordham within week. where M TO I!cdford PARK
the roadway is paved with vltrlncd brick, which
in the opinion Of many is even better than asphalt
Such improvements rs this ar" blessing IN NOR.
ways than one. and propcrty-ownorS Know 1t but
60 not always appreciate II.
A good method to clean chain Is TO boil 1t In
water with generous quantity Of sal SODA. foll
long enough TO remove al particles Of dirt ana
gum. Wash it in clear. hot water and then dry 1t
thoroughly Warm the chain through with dry
heat and place Il in good luhrcating OF allowing
II to remain until cool. Remove. hang II up to
of this method cleans the rivets. and the method
Of ong gets tho oil In on the rivets. where 1t Is
needed
Baltimore cyclists. who number I'm all about
thirty-thrce thousand riders. have determined to
take an active part in politics during the coming
municipal campaign. committee has been APP
pointed which will issue "A prospectus in which, Is
set forth the reasons for their entering INTO the
political field and each candidate for office VIII
he asked express his sentiments on the ques-
tons OF improved streets and roads
Lady RossIyn s n fashionable English cyclist
and has EXPRESSED unqualified approval Of tho
bicycle She IS Of opinion that II her sex Will only
have the ovcrdo the amount OF cXe--
ton they can derive good from the exercise.
Tho Rev g Woolsey Hodge. q Philadelphia,
comes Nat footed and four-squarc IN defence ~
sunday cycling for recreation after the moral
duty Of church Attendance has been fulfilled.
with them to ireland and Is possible that .hey
may ride on Irish roads during one Of their longer
visits at cOuntry-seats.
Cyclists desiring 20 Join tho League 81 American
Whcemen may obtain ful printed Information and
membership blanks by sending names and addresses
to the cycling Editor The Tribune.
a LONG-pISTANCE RECORD BROKEN.
TIE ic MILES BETWEEN SPRINGFIELD AHD
boston COVERED TWICE ~ 1920
Springfield Mass. oct 3.-Mclvn r. Ransom. ~
this city. q member OF the city Guards. Company
II. Cd Infantry. succeeded to-day I'm breaking the
bicycle record between this city and Boston and re-