New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
RESTORED TO HEALTH AND STRENGTH
BY A BICYCLE.
NERVOUS DISORDER CURED By THE WHEEL
c. r. COULTER CONTRACTS WITH THE
NATIONAL TRACK ASSOCIATION
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

NATIONAL TRACK ASSOCIATION
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
There is a veteran cyclIst in Brooklyn who looks
upon his bicycle in much the same Hight that an
ordinary man might regard a friend to whom ne
owed his life. He can be seen on his wheel when-
ever the weather and roads in condition for out
door exercise He has been regular rider all VIII
ter. The has white side whskers. dresses
with care and gives the impression that he has been
n successful business man who has made his imam
cia mark and is satisfied allow the younger gem
Grafton to take on itself the and worries OF
business life.
Il have been riding only about a year" said ne
at the rendezvous In Prospect Park yesterday, ana
/ fully realize what have missed. For many years
! allowed business 10 heap themselves on me.
and gave no attention TO my health or TO outdoor
exercise. Some OF my friends advised me TO pur-
chase a bicycle. and they ;old me that II would
laughed at the idea OF A business man more than
sixty five years old riding bicycle one day col
lapsed at my office | was taken home and ply
stefan took in charge. He told me that was
suffering from a nervous disorder which would re-
suit seriously II did not give up my mode OF Nv.
frightened. Then began to experience ne most
told me- that this due TO the nervous disorder.
Ny friends were alarmed at my condition ana aga,n
seconded their recommendations and told me that |
low his advice saw no way out Of the difficulty so
purchased wheel. learned to ride il and made II
open T air have been rid riding the wheel ever since
and don't know what pain or ache IS Ny appe ,
egh hoaf ans rare c hn with fsp a. people
and decidedly experience for me. feel
10 the wheel | have only one regret. and that is
that the great discovery came TO me so late In NE
and the veteran mounted his wheel and pushed OF
lesurey toward the Cycle Path
The Roja Wheelmcn. OF Brooklyn, yesterday
filed with the Secretary OF State AT Albany
oofIp -ba = I
Corley NJ +. Smith. II s Smith James A Smith
and Daniel y. Dosn. OF Brooklyn.
The manager Of the National Track Association
team has filed with the Racing Board the contract
for the engagement Of Clinton r. Coulter holder
Of tho unpaced mile worlds record. Coulter will
ride under the coors OF the association this YEAR
Of 59is. which was made two years ago at Denver
fornia He was reirstated By the Racing Board.
Of Ieagus control theTeater Coulter is one Of
the best unpaced riders in America He was a
and holds many Of tho official records Of those
years He a. f in n 5he rs W SSd viii Rq go T 10
Boston. where he Will train for the opening OF the
season.
The Carnival Skating Club which during the
last winter has conducted several affairs at the
Ice Palace has organized n wheeling club known
as the Palace Cycle Club. with headquarters at
Among its members are a number OF well known
Harlem people The organization is one hundred
neofing and II has cvery prospect OF becoming one
Of the largest wheel clubs in this vicinity me foI-
Wolf: vice president James 5. Billings; treasurer,
Henry Kelly; secretary, Rudolph Mieling; captain;
]. Graveur first lieutenant. Victor Roy; second
lieutenant. Ambrose G. Crist; sergeant, Arthur
Wood.
Louis Rosenfeld. Senior Consul of the New-York
Consulate Of the L. A w, said yesterday: AN
article having appeared foreteling supposed action
be taken by the Consulate OF the League OF
American Wheelmen, based upon Chapter S7s Of the
Laws Of 1897 (section 800 of the Charter. wish to
say that this prediction is entirely unauthorized
and probably unfounded Nobody is in a position
20 know OF the actions Of he Consulate before they
have actually taken place AS, AT this time. any
action OF the kind indicated would be very unwse,
told II is not probable that II will take any steps
whatever in the direction indicated It is well
known 10 all those who have the opportunity OF
being Informed on the subject that every depart
ment Of the city is in nensr dsor 81 rbs by
seeking as rapidly as possible 70 MAKE oTn 1to
out Of chaos and bring tneir dcpar,nanhs INC miyo
business with the departments must take this into
consideration. which the Consulate certainly will.
7, Is said that In case Michael decides 10 desert
the cycle track for the racehorse his manager
will sign F. J. Titus TO take Michaels place
an Gs I paced ' racs but shafer probably knows
what he is doing.
The approach Of st. Patrick's Day was noticeable
on the Boulevard yesterday The handle-bars Of
several wheels decorated with bright green
ribbons.
Cyclists desiring to Join the League OF American
Wheemen may obtain full printed information and
membership banks by sending names and addresses
10 the Cycling Editor Of The Tribune.
NOTES or HORSES AND HORSFNEN.
The assassination OF Woolf joe. at Johannes
burg South Africa. removed q prominent factor
from the English turf After the death OF Barney
Barnato. two years Joel. who was his
nephew assumed charge OF his extensive stable.
Mr. Joels horses were trained by Charles Archer, I
and won many last year. II is likely that the
horses owned by Mr. Joel will be sold at pubic
sac.
Riley Grammar went 10 Kentucky yesterday
The Brighton Beach racetrack Is rapidly winning
Of train usnrx n