New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

expense. he retur 1ed to France. and subsequently
entered the championships, winning from repre-
Of England and JacSueiin. Of France Arend the
German, who won las, year was else starter in
thus his s0 Tew banker the
second American bsa to win In this ne
in 1898.
The ''frsts" won by he followers Of the National
circuit up 10 the present time, which includes not
only the championship races. but the opens and
handicaps well. as follows: Gardiner, 10;
Taylor 9; Mcfarland, 4 Bald {; Stevens, 6; Cooper
5; Kimbe, 5; Kiser, 8; Martin. 8: Freeman 2; Bow
]; Coleman. Sims; l; White. /; Kaiser :: shomo
wson l. s TsF1e w spter Ca os
There many seconds. thirds. fourths ana
hfths won by these riders, but only the winners
greatly needed Improvement has been secured
by the repair of the pavement on the west side OF
Fiatbush-sve.. between Washington and Fort Ham
iton ayes. This is the only asphalt link in the
direct from Bedford-ave to Coney Island
From the junction of Bedford-ave. with the East
crn Parkway the latter is paved with macadam.
which is followed to Classon-ave.. where a brick
pavement extends In that street and Washington
ave- TO Flatbush-ave. After following the asphalt
alongside Of the tracks in this third OF a
nile. direct turn TO the right takes one into
Fort Hamilton-ave.. and after going one block
Prospect Park Is reached along the south side Of
When the repairing has been completed on the
easery side OF the car tracks IN fIatopsnaye aye
comfort as the route already put In order Bnt
there an imperative demand b. all who use Ne TINS ms
tracks in Flatbush-ave.. bo,n at Washineton-ave
Fort of ali who ride the car tracks at these
points would be especially appreciated by the many
sirable route TO pursue to Coney Island and the
rural regions of Brooklyn.
There is another missing link in direct ccnnec-
lions in this part Of the city which is frequently
wished for by those who want to go from Wash
ington-ave. to the Willink entrance OF Prospect
Park either 10 enter the Park or 10 ride along the
outside path, in Ocean-ave., on the way to Fort
Hamilton-ave. This is the laying Of asphalt or
brick pavement on one block Of Mallone-st, where
the car tracks used by the Franklin-ave. and Nos
trand approach the Park. The car tracks
occupy nearly the entire street, and the railroad
companies have provided brick pavement for about
Il hundred feet east of Flatbush-ave But the re-
mainder OF the block about three times as far. is
poor cobble-stone pavement While so many
wheels pass over this that fairly good track can
be found. II Will add greatly to comfort If only the
space between one pair of tracks was proVTTe s
with proper pavement for the whee riders Inc
expense would be 40 small that IL Is hardly worth
be appreciated by \ multitude
The recurrence of cloudless moonlight nights
last week has served to add greatly to the throng
of riders on paths and bouevards. and far into
the night riding has been prolonged by those VINO
seldom go out their wheels in the evening An
ardent and enthusa site rider thus describes his ex
perience in taking what to him new trip on
a recent evening: Il decided 10 take late moon
light ride last night and left my home about 10
o'clock. After passing Prospect Park made up
my mind TO forsake the familiar path where the
moonlight was intercepted by the shade OF the
many trees. and ride out in the open. SO sped
down Fort Hamilton-ave past Greenwood, on
through Borough Park and the hills until
came In sight of the sea. at the head of the Dyker
Meadow The full moon flooded the. fields with
light. while all over New-Utrecht twinkled the gas
lamps which prodgal town administration per
vacant lots and market gardens ana whlch sue
cessive city governments have found II Impossible
TO dispense with But when the Lover T, Ba y, ana ma
scene enhanced. At the west end OF Coney
Island shone the red LAMP Of the b po 6n
the Atlantic Highlands. which has succeeded me
twin lighthouses and carries its rays an enormous
were the myriad points Of light at South and Mid
land beaches. and ont in the Bay HOFFMAN ana
Swinburne islands could be distinguished. with VII
gliding dow the hill in Dyker Meadow Park and
crossing the long bridge at its foot; proceeded 3y
little park on the shore of Gravesend Bay known
as Bcnsonhurst Beach. Here the waves were dash
ing on the shore ana nasn hotv 'nG was With
much reluctance that rode away from 1t. and re-
turned by Bay Parkway, or as II Is better known;
Twenty second ave. to the cycle path where
found many riders Fastening homeWaro under the
trees and knowing little OF the beauty or the
moonlight upon the broad open boulevards, where
before midnight with the memory of a delightful
experience as novel as It was interesting.