Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-15

The weather of the past week, barring
the rain of the first few days, appeared to
be typical spring weather, and many
wheelmen took advantage of the oppor-
tunity. Most of the roads were in almost
too bad condition to be ridden with pleas
ure. but the city riding was excellent.
Last Sunday was beautiful day. but
many who went out for all day started
out early in the afternoon did not find
much enjoyment on account of the rain,
which spoiled the riding.
The interest of local wheelmen appears
to be conferred in the test case now in the
Police Court regarding the four-inch drop
of the handle bars. The regulation has al
ready become famous, rot only in this city
but in other Cities and the outcome of the
matter is awaited with considerable inter-
est 1t seems to be quite certain that adj
verse decision to the wheeimen will most
likely be given in the Police Court, but the
hope of those fighting tie ordinance lies in
the decision of the upper courts, to which
the case will be carried
Century Cycle Club.
Seven veterans of the Century Cycle
Club started last Wednesday for Falls
Church, Va, the party being composed
of Messrs. Byrnes, Billy O'Connor, Denny
OConnor, Williams, Barnhartt, Chandlee
and Rosson- Before the riders had gotten
one mile in Virginia the road stuck to the
tires almost equal to cement. Three of the
crowd returned in disgust and made a
little run to themselves up the Conduit.
The balance of the riders kept man
fully and reached the village. On the re-
turn trip they struck solid ground. and
reached home in fine shape. The pace up
was SLOW, but after getting away with
some Fairfax county chicken and a most
beautiful steak Billy O'Cornor took the
lead for home and made the pedal mo-
ton very rapid considering the fact that
bars were used something like ten inches
above the level of the saddle.
The boys are greatly disappointed
the fact that they Will be soon compelled
TO leave their present quarters. They are
convenient for all. and just the place for a
club room. special meeting has been
called for next Monday evening at 5 o'clock
to take some action in the matter
y will he made to Rockville torlor-
row via the Conduit road, and thence up
the Persimmon Tree road, leaving the
quarters 1T 30 am Capt. ByTnes desires
many this run as can attend. The re-
turn will be made so as to reach the city
by O'Clock in the afternoon, giving all
riders Il chance TO attend to any other bust
ness they might have hand
Queer Wkcelmen.
The Queers working hard to make a
success of their next smoker which will
be held at their club rooms January ~
As the club rooms will admit only a limit
decided TO issue emily one extra invitation
to each member, which will comfortably
I'LL the club rooms. Refreshments viii be
served, and the best talent in the city has
been procured.
TIE Queer ''scnrchors" are anxiousIv
waiting for good weather to set in. Many
are making arrangements for new mounts
and ar. dnNlUlS TO burn one another up
Bob Clokey and Fred Eogt intend to
make another trip to Harper's Ferry as
soon as the Weather will permit
The club rooms of the Queer Vince men
have undergone a great change during the
past week The furniture and articles of
value have been stored and in their place
the large hall has been tastefully decorated
with American flags, in readiness for the
coming smoker, which takes place on the
9th instant. The Invitations are out and
like other cards Of the .'Queers," are odd
and attract considerable attention
The basket ball team continues to do
good work aud added another victory to
its credit by defeating the team of the Cen
fury w heelmen Wednesday evening. The
surprise of the evening was the goal throw
ing OF Cantie!d, making six out of the
twelve baskets thrown.
Won Boeckman is out again and hopes
are expressed that he can soon again play
his position on the team
Mr. Jas. Beatty has been confined to his
home for some time.
The invitation of the Century Cycle Club
for a combined run tomorrow has been ac-
cepted- The start will be from the club
rooms OF the Century Club at $50 a. m.
The Queers appreciate the invitation and
believe that by such means the members
of the local clubs will become better ac-
quainted and the runs will be made more
enjoyable.
Arlington Whcelmen.
The club runs for 1895 were suspicious
ly iraugurated Sunday, when the follow
ing winged AS, under command of Captain
Murphy, made run to Suitland Park:
Messrs. Brenglt, Utz, Terry, Leeke Ed
mons. y. Bell. Clark, Harding, Stone
Potts, Huck, John and Harry Walker
BToadbeut, McCdulley, c. Miller, Whtson
Dikeman, II. Thompson and VIM. Lcissler
whose application was received at the las.
meeting. Messrs. Libby and Lucky rode
with the boys
TIL morning T1s a typical bicycling one
and riding was indeed a pleasure. OF the
Large number in attendance many were
unoLnted ON Is wheels, and the hills Iyin.
between the avenue bridge and the park
We're assembled with comparative ease
Inc new road officers assumed charge of
Their duties, and judging from the manner
III which the run was conducted the club
mas selected worthy and efficient officers
for 1S's The second lieutenant carried
with him camera and took Il snap shot
or the boys, which proved to be an excel
lent picture
In the matter of wheels, full nickel plat
81 seems 10 be the A 5 choice for this wear
A'A]. VI tit members are riding them and
ten have been ordered Two have. ordered
fun nickcl-plated tandem, and those who
are looking for hot pace" will surely have
plenty of 1t in the future
Inc lndlcatons are that this year will h.,
a prosperous one for the Arlington Wheel
men The club has rapidly advanced in the
past Two years, and today has the largest
membership since its organization Among
It's members are some of Washington's
mos prominent business men. MANY an
PlI'utlonS are Received at each m.etip.,
me finances Of the club are in good shan
III Is the intention of the club to be well
represented at all local cycling events dur
me- the coming season, and special arrange
heHls VII! te made for the care of the men
VINO VIII ride under the clubs culors-red
anu buck The clubs undefeated base bail
team 'among local cycling organizations
VIII pt ready To defend its title when the
season opens, and the team is COMPOSED of
some OF the best amateurs in the District
w Ilrn the basket ball season begins next
IAN the club VIII try for honors in that di
rcCtiUn. " ''' vi
several members at the last meeting
were very outspoken in their dcnuncIation
OF me law which took effect recently rro
HISitlhs handle bar grips lower tnan four
lhches from the center of the saddle which