New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-18
6O-62 West 23d St.
CYCLING.
ABRUPT DISSOLUTION OF THE CYCLING
BOARD OF TRADE.
ACTION AsCRIBED TO CONFLICTING INTERESTS
or MEMBERs--CYcLE PARTS MAX

ACTION AsCRIBkD 10 CONE .
or MEMBERs--CYcLE PARTS MAX
Frs ORGANIZE.
Although 1t had been foreshadowed to a certain
extent, sensation created in trade circles yes
terday by the action Of the Board OF Trade in dis
solving. II was the abruptness with which the
move made that created surprsa II WAS done
within half an hour Twenty stockholders, ten Of
them directors. met at the headquarters, No go
Broadway. II o'clock .. M and at II 30 they
dispersed, after having adopted Unanimously and
without discussion the following:
Resolved. That. in the opinion OF the stockhold-
ers Of the National Board OF Trade OF Cycle Manu-
facturers. such corporation should be dissolved"
There was not much more than bare majority
Of the stock represented when the vote was taken.
Out of a total OF 500 shares 49, were voted, and
35l OF these by proxy. 1t is expected that 1T
will take about ninety days TO wind up the affairs
Of the Board. There has been friction in the or
ganization for some time, owing 70 the conflicting
interests represented. but tho stated for the
dissolution related 20 finance Since the shows
were stopped about the only income Of the Board
has been 81 800 derived from membership dues. It
requires about Sl1 900 to run the machinery and
AT present there IL sl0gD In the treasury. This
ably. whereas TO continue would mean either heavy
assessment or large retrenchment II Is said that
association not incorporated will be formed
which will include only actual cycle makers. with
IRE sundIes ana par's men Sna
the barrier to cycle shows
At the monthly meeting Of tho League OF Ameri-
can Wheelmen Consulate. held Monday night
resolution was adopted empowering the senior con-
sui 70 proceed in tho work Of expurging the State
bylaws OF every clause relating to racing and
thereby doing away with the State Racing Board
Senior Consul Rosenfeld says that he Is going
ahead carefully. and VIII be sure that he is right
before taking any positive steps. II Is first neces-
sary 10 learn whether or not such procedure IL
possible and next II Will be IN order 10 see II the
State division wants It,
At the Waldorf Astoria yesterday eleven firms Of
bicycle parts manufacturers met and organized
under the name Of the Cycle Parts Manufacturers
Association More than 50 10000 of invested capital
was represented. Oficers elected as follows:
tlrv Tho Executive Committee will be composed
--rnaLirg misunderstanding pedals hubs balls
otC. with the secretary cX ohicio.
CYCLING NOTES
The fire. smoker" 81 the Country Cycle Club
will be held AT It's clubhouse IN Berkeley oval.
Morris Heights. tomorrow night. An exciting pro,
gramme will be provided for the members and
guests.
The Tamaque Whee,n.en Will hold reception
and stag party on Thanksgiving Eve. A lively pro-
grammc which includes some charming novelties.
viii bc made up by +. W. Johanknecht chairman
ui inc dUdll
The Williamsburg Wheelmcn will hold an enter
tanmont and ball AT Avon Hall. on January l..
The Hampstead cycle Club Is holding
handicap pool tournement. The matches are to be
played in two series.
The whcelmen composed Of members Of GaNel
Lodge 80 ,o3. t. and 4. NJ. had club run Oh
TUESDAY evening 10 City Island They visited Pei
nam Lodge Frank Bradley was in charge Of the
run
The next Sunday run Of the Steiser Nheelmen
will be 10 Arlington. y. j. Unattached wheelmen
arc invited accompany the club. starting from
the headquarters No. 2.2ll Sccond-aNe
WESTERN l. \. W. MEN IN CONFERENCE.
rALK or AZ oRGANIzATIoN TO LOOK AFTER
THEIR INTERESTS.
ST. Louis. Nov. l7.-Charlos W Mea:s. official
Handicapped Of the League OF American Wheemen
for the State Of Ohio and George y. Locke. OF Jer-
seyyiie H. chst consul-eioci OF the l.. y. ". ar
rived here to-day When asked to their business
In the city Mr.. Melrs said:
.To he frank We came 30 talk over l. \. ". mat
90 oroanize So far tho affairs NJ tho