The Anaconda standard., 1898-02-11
POTTER WAS REELECTED
Receives Almost Double the Vote
of His Opponent.
THE [. A. w. IN SESSION
The Membership of the League Is Now
o2.Ooo-Reports of the Off1cers.
Providence Selected for the
Next Convention.

the Southern hotel, where the national
assembly of the L. A. w. is holding its
session. presents the aspects of a ma
tionai political convention. The ma
tional assembly was called to order at
10:45 o'clock by President Potter and
the calling of the roll was Immediately
proceeded with.
President Potter primarily dwelt at
length upon the progress of the good
roads movement in the league. He
then called attention to the fact that
10 states have pasesd laws requiring
bicycles to be carried as baggage with
out extra charge, and bills are now
pending in the legislatures of Ken
lucky. Virginia, Maryland for the same
purpose. He recommended the pub
fishing of the executive bulletin OF
news and notes relating to the general
work of the league and that its sepa-
rate divisions be continued. He also
recommended the continuance of the
loan fund. which served an excellent
purpose within the last year During
the past year 54,19S new members
Joined the league.
Secretary Abbott SasSett. in his re-
port, said the year 1897 had seen the
membership grow from 10000 To 102. 900
and the finances had shown a very
healthy condition The membership roll
showed a gain of AZ per cent. The
largest percentage shown in the past
was 81 per cent, in 1896. The gross in
come for 1897 was S165,042, an increase
of s41,546 over 1896. over the several
divisions during 1897 was distributed
$91,504. Subscriptions to the Bulletin
amounted to $25,241. and TO its pub
hshers was paid s39.23 making the
Bulletin cost the league S13,992. The
xf1,- Of tbGa int
was 100.99 The league club fees
amounted to S50S 900. AS instructed at
the last assembly. the work of re-num-
bering the membership cards has been
begun, but il is expected at least two
years will be consumed in perfecting
the alphabetical index.
The report of the auditing committee,
composed of j. Fred Adams, John J.
Van Hort and George NJ. Carthy,
showed that the league had in its treas
ury over $4,000. The principal heavy
receipts for the past year We're appli-
cations, $95.SST renewals, s36,012; sub
scyiptions. SIS, PAT. The heavy expen-
ditures were: Distributions among di-
visions, $91,500 Bulletin account, sS9,-
32s
The report of Albert Mott chairman
of the racing board. showed that dur
ing the year the receipts by the racing
board amounted to s9.426; the expendi-
luTeSt SfpoJt. ltdNinB UdiahNt bll
hand of 1882. During the year 2,S12
race meets were held. where 1876 races
had been given, participated in by 5000
racing men, who have won and re-
ceived racing and pacemaking prizes to
the value of $1.654,020.
One new feature that has improved
bike racing during the past season, is
the entrance into it of capitalists and
business men. The report continues
''They are in it for investment and 10
get proper returns, consequently their
meets are conducted in business-like
manner and with system. The racing
sanction privileges is not only neces-
sary, but ii is a wise measure in foster
ing this class of recreation and enter
tainment for the public. The control
of the L. A. W. without direct pecuni-
ary profit invites public confidence to
an extent that could not be accom-
plished in any other manner"
In the report of Otto Doerner chair
man of the committee of Improvement
of the highways, he stated that vast
amount of personal effort had been ex-
pended upon the good roads work in
most of the states and many active
minds had devoted themselves enthu-
siastically and persistent1y to the
cause. Apart from the continuous gem
eral agitation going on all over the
country, the good roads movement has
made considerable specific progress in
a number of states.
The report OF the committee on trans
portation stated that with the exeep-
tion of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Della
ware. Virginia, West Virginia, South
ern Illinois and Florida. the railroads
carry wheels by force of law. while
these states are included by voluntary
concession. The key to the Eastern sit
uation is now in the state of Indiana.
II its legislature should pass bike
baggage law. the scheme of traanspor-
tation between Chicago and st. Louis
and New England would be finished.
Illinois is the key to the Western sit
uation, and recognizing this fact. the
greater part of the committee work has
been concentrated there. In the South
the railroads are undecided. Florida's
railroads voluntarily granted free
transportation, commencing Jan. l OF
this year.
The report OF the membership COM
mittee. submitted by Chairman George
/. Cook. showed that out of 100000 ap-
plications and members, just 49 COM
plants or objections Mere entered
against them for causes of ineliglbility.
and In 40 instances the objections We're
overruled as trivial or unsounded.
The report of the committee on lie int :
and privileges. submitted by Chairman
Walter S. Jenkins. comprised the citati N
of numerous instances where that con-
Jnlllee nad Deen appileu 10 from All over
the country for opinions concerning The
rights and privileges of riders. from COM
plants relating to collisions and 10
constitutional questions. In all cases
answers were given that would tend 10
produce harmony where seeming dis
cord threatened.
The nomination of Isaac Il. PJ.ter for
president brought forth applause from
all parts of the house. Wallace She
wood of Indiana, Chief Consul =. r.
Kerriker of New Jersey and Chief Con-
sui Jenkins of New York seconded the
nomination.
Frederick Gerlach of Chicago. on be-
half of the Illinois delegation. placed in
nomination George d. Gideon of Penn