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

While tle cves ~ the cycling world are looking
toward 81 Louis these days. the assumed uncer-
tainty regarding certain points has not deceived
those IN n position to know what Is really going
on The fight against President Potter which mas
bnon vaFAd so untringiy by President Elliott, OF
Massachusetts, IS not likely 70 amount TO much IN
the opinion OF those who have studied the Fitua-
ton carefully Elliott's motives have been - APP
parent that it Is astonishing that he has received
the support that has been given 10 him. Potter
stands for what Is good In cycling, he Is the mead
ard front OF the good roads movement in this
country and his recollection at the convention 70
day seems assured. Potter was the first man to
mention Eotts name as likely candlca'e LOT
the presidency Of the League and he took OF ms
coat and helped elect the Massachusetts man. ~
return, Elliott has had his coat on ever slIce
Potter acknowledged that he was Gandidatt@, 10.
reelection trying TO defeat his old friend ELIOT
has secured the country trying to work up seilt-
ment against the New-York man, and how well ne
has succeeded can be told when the voting begins
at st. Louis to-day.
A well-knovn cycllst who said that he had made
tho trip to Coney Island yesterday reports that
the has been swept or the wheeiway ana
that the paths are in fairly good condition Still
Z, the thaw continues it might be a well for the
riders 10 keep Of the paths for the present There
Is plenty OF frost IN the ground and this Is bound
10 make the paths soft and muddy. The wheels
will make and the paths will he further dam
aged. II one really wants to trayei 10 Coney ISL u
interest him, the best way 20 go is 10 take the
mgcadamized road 10 the west OF the ldth9
Charles McC1ave the youthful skater who has
been doing such good work on the ice this winter
expects to do middle-distance paced racing on the
wheel next summer. lie is a sturdy fellow, ABOUT
eighteen years Old and his friends think that ne
will be able ride wheel with the best or the
amateurs. McClave did fairly well IN races some
years go finishing second TO Powell IN the inter
collegiate championships. He will ride under the
colors OF the New-York Athletic Club He Is a
son OF ex- Police Commissioner McClave.
working hard for IN. success Of their smoker AZ
Of boxes will be held at the local headquarters or
the I, A. W. in the Vanderbilt Building.
Charles schwaihach the veteran bicycle dealer Of
BROOKLYN is TO have testimonial az the cycle
academy No 413 FlatbuSh-ave., on Thursday.
The meeting Of the directors OF the National
Board Of Trade may not be held FOR some time
President Dikoman has not as yet issued the call
for the meeting
The annual meeting Of the Associated Cycling
cIubs OF New-York will be helf Monday night
There Is no opposition 70 President G. Y. Simms.
,r and the Police Justice will IN all probability
he re-eected The scheme to amalgdnate VIII
the Long Island Associated Clubs may not amount
TO much.
Cyclists desiring TO Join the League OF American
Wheemen may obtain full printed Information and
membership blanks by sending names and addresses
10 the Cycling Editor. The Tribune.