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The times., 1898-06-05
Century Cycle Club.

The Century boys did not make a run
last Sunday owing to Monday being a
holiday, and the boys desiring TO make va
rious trips round the country Williams
and Fiske made trip up in the Shenan-
doah Valley. and despite the rain man
aged to cover 200 miles in the two days
they were away.
Monroe and kaufman made a century
on Sunday over the Ashton and Olney
course.
Capt. Byrnes and Lon Keller started for
Baltimore on tandem. but before reach
ing Baltimore they had a bad puncture
and were compelled to push back TO the
city and put on a new tire which enabled
them to make a trip to Camp AIger. Dick
Posey tackled on behind and a hot pace
was set both going and returning.
While in camp they were the guests of
Major Wheeler, of Fourth Ohio Regiment
The major on Monday paid the CenturiOns
a visit at their clubhouse. Private George
Gray, of the same regiment has also been
the guest Of the 100-mile pushers. Today.
Sunday, the boys enter the Levant Wheel
mems run to Frederick.
All members should try and come out
on the Wednesday evening runs and in
vite their friends. These affairs are very
enjoyable and slow pace is set so as to
suit all those that attend.
The run last week was up the Conduit
Road as far as Glen Echo and next We'd
nesday Hyattsville will be taken in.
A great many of the members were at
the races last Monday and the black and
white colors showed up in great style.
Good Hope Hill is the coming mount
for hill climbing contests. since the
Chandlee-Byrne races and these two gen.
tlemen have posted an open challenge to
any two members for a team race.
The captain and lieutenants would like
to see some of the stay-at-homes get out
and ride with the club runs
The times., 1898-06-05
A Chnnce for Milss.

tfrom the Chicago Chronicle.)
Gen. Miles has been exceedingly So
licitous that the distinguishing rank be-
slowed at times by the republic upon the
most deserving of its soldiers should be
established by Congress for his special
benefit. If Gen. Miles personally con-
ducts the invasion of Cuba, carries the
expedition to speedy and glorious conclu-
sion he will have won the favor he asks
and there can be no 1oubt that Congress
will re-create the position and that the
President of the niled States will nomi-
nate him to ii. Unlike many of his SUBJ
ordinate generals, technically he is not
educated to the military art, but he has
had long practical observation of the con-
duct of the war, and once he will have
left these shores he will practically be in
absolute command. In some quarters
there may be misgivings as to his ability
for the position, but on no hand will
there be any wishes save for his success.
Let Gen. Miles go in and win his lieu
tenant generalShip. se..s.-.s-4s -
The times., 1898-06-05
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES.
Annual TieId Meet to Be Held Mex
Wednesday.

II circumstances are favorable the an
nual inter-High School track and field
games TO be held Wednesday afternoon at
Georgetown College field will be a record
breaking event, athletically speaking.
This is the regular meet for the schOlas-
tic championships of the District and
among the large list of entries are some
of the best-known school boy athletes in
the country, notably the Central High
Schools relay team, which has for two
successive years won the national high
Pennsylvania meet.
In addition 70 the individual prizes there
is a big trophy cup. which is presented
every year to the school scoring the
largest number of points. For two years
the Central High boys have won the cup
by large majorities of points. Tbs year.
however, the fight for it promises to be
hard and interesting. as the boys of the
Business. Eastern and Western High
Schools have been faithfully training for
several months. In fact, all the young
athletes are in excellent condition, and if
at least ten out of thirteen records do not
go by the board it will not be the boys
fault.
There have been added to the program
this year a number of special attractions.
among which are an exhibition fancy drill
by the Central High School fancy drill
squad and an exhibition mile unpaced BIZ
cycle trial for the track record by Fred.
Schade, champion of the South.
The complete list of entries is as fol-
lows:
10e&-ards run-Eastern High: Worsley,
Bradley, L. Ceombs and Schaffer; West
ern High: Rittenhouse, Taussig, Cald-
well and Clinton Young: Business High:
Brunner and Zurhorst; Central High: c..
d. Young, holland, Tracey. CuviIHer and
Reigart.
220 yards run-Eastern High: Worsley,
Bradley, l.. Coombs and Schaffer: West
ern High; Rittenhouse, Taussig, Caldwell
and Clinton Young: Business High: F.
The times., 1898-06-05
WHEEL WHIRRS.

Brake pressure should be gradual; not by sud
den jerks.
SprocSets should be fabricated when the chain
receives that attention.
Gargl;ng water is better than drinking it when
very warm and thirsty.
Gripping the handlebar in the center causes
contraction of the chest.
Never allow the oil caps to slide around so that
dust can find its way to the bearings.
Don't forget to take your lamp with you if there
is possible chance of your being out after dark
Handle grips should be used as strengthening
machines. Handles lightly held will respond
quickest.
Do not hesitate to leave your party to give as
sistance to a wheelman or wheelwoman who is in
need of it.
Among the soldiers now enrolled in the service
of Uncle Sam it is estimated that 10000 are
wheelmen.
Ii the lamp-wick is turned low when the wheel
is not in use the lamp will not SO quickly become
choked with SCOT,
man should ride on the left side of a woman
| because he then has his right ready to assist
her if necessary.
If you intend kicking barking cur be sure
you hit your mark, otherwise you may find
the ground hard obstacle.
Wheelmen who stand in the middle of the road
| to light a lamp or to make repair are the ones
| who complain most when others do it.
| Faith is one thing; riding down a steep hill
without knowing that the machine is in perfect
condition is not faith, but damphoolishness
| It is economical to have a competent repair
man take your wheel to pieces and clean and re-
| pair it thoroughly at least twice in a season.
Wheelwcmen who wear alpines derbys should
| not think they must tip their tile to acquaint-
| ances simply because they have a mans hat.
| Two whcelwonen should never ride tandem to-
The times., 1898-06-05
THE IND|AnAP0L|s MEET.
Preparations Nf the Big Cycle
Event Next August.
OTHER NEWS. OF WHEELMEN
The suIISing of the Foreign Riders
Great Lead in the National Circuit
Race-Other Gossip of the World
of Wheels.

indianapolis, Ind, June 4-(Special)-
Interest in cycle racing is rapidly increas-
ing in Indianapolis and for the first time
in the history of the city the people will
be privileged to see bicycle racing at it's
best, at the national meet next Autumn.
While indianapolis has always been a
great wheel city, and probably has more
bicycle riders in proportion to it's popula
ton than any other city in the country.
there has never been suitable track on
which to hold a race meet.
Several years ago, when Zimmerman
was the great rider of the country, two
days meet was held at the State fair
grounds, and attracted all of the crack
riders at that time, but racing on a mile
horse track is very different from speed
ing around a three or four-lap track. In
1886 another attempt was made to hold a
big meet, and Cooper, Mcdonald, Loug
head and Sanger were brought from Lou
isyille and were raced on a five-lap dirt
track one afternoon and evening. This
meet attracted a good crowd, but the
conditions were not favorable to fast rid
ing, and since that time there has been no
attempt TO bring the crack riders of the
country to Indianapolis.
The solution of the track difficulty, the
one barrier which has stood in the way
of making Indianapolis a great bicycle
racing town, has been finally solved
through the efforts of Mr.. A. c. Newly,
of this city, and it is due to this fact that
indianapolis secured the '9S meet For
three years MIR. Newby has been trying to
get indianapolis first-class bicycle track
He almost succeeded a year ago, but just
as he thought that his plans would be car
ried out there was a hitch and he gave it
up in disgust.
After the return of the indianapolis
delegation from Philadelphia last August
Mr.. Newly was again asked TO take up
the question OF new track. He at first
refused. but finally promised to see what
he could do 1t was not easy to interest
business men in an. entirely new ven
ture, particularly as sthe holding of race
events in indianapolis had never brought
their proper returns. Mr.. Newby after
once taking hold of the work, however,
did not let up and succeeded after four
months hard labor in raising $4,000 with
which 10 build a track. With this amount
he is confident that Indianapolis will have
one of the finest bicycle tracks in the
world, and he expects TO have it finished
in time to hold State race meet on
July A. Then the new structure which
! was built from plans prepared by Herbert
FoIrz, member of the L. A w. race
board. and under the supervision of
Charles Ashinger, the veteran track
builder, viii be thoroughly tested
The times., 1898-06-05

Brunner; Central High: C. D. Young. P.
Wilson, Noland. Reigart and Tracey.
40 yards rUn-Eastern High; A b. Par
sons. Hilder. Etzler and Lee: Western
High: RittenhOuse. Taussig. Caldwell.
Clinton Young and Moore; Central High:
Wilson. Young. Stuart. AIerwin and SAT-
fold.
$50 yards run-Eastern High: Etzler.
Parsons. Lee and Hilder; Western High:
Hirst. Smith and Moore; Central High:
Wilson. Merwiu, Stuart, Hendricks and
Camp.
One-mfe run-Eastern High: Etzler.
Lee and Parsons; Western High: Hirst.
Smith and Moore: Central High: Mer-
win Ramskill, Hendricks, Stuart and
Wheeler.
Z20 yards hurdle-Eastern; Worsley.
Bradley Coombs and SchaIer; Western:
Rittenhouse. Cruikshank and Hurst;
Business: Zurhorst: Central: Curtiss. IN
derwood and Kelly.
Running high jump-.Eastern. Saege-
miller and Hiider; Western, RittenhOuse.
Caldwell, Cruikshank and Taussig; Cen
| trail Curtiss. Saf0Id and Duryea.
Running broad jump-Eastern. TrOw.
Schaeffer. Etzler and Saegemiller; West
ern. Rittenhouse. Taussig and Hirst; Gen.
trail Wheeler, Saffold. Duryea and Cur
tiss.
Pole vault-Western. Cruikshank; Cen
trail Curtiss. Saffold. Underwood and
Duryea; Business Zurhorst.
Putting 12-lb. shpt-Eastern- Schaeffer.
WOrsley. L. CO0mbs; Western. Brewer.
Smith. Caldwell Manakee. Miller. OffUtt;
Central, Barnard. r. Mueden. Curtiss.
Wilson, J. Alden.
Throwing 12-lb. hammer-Western.
Smith. Caldwell. Miller. Ofutt; Eastern.
Schaeffer. Trow; Central R. Mueden.
Curtiss, BaIIinger. ]. Underwood, Barn
ard.
Two-nile bicycle-Eastern Weaver.
Powell. Adams. Terry. Rice: Western.
Boggs, Gibson. Manakee. Janney, Gen.
trail. Leach. Sherwood. Page; Business. E.
Young.
The times., 1898-06-05

gether on Sunday afternoons. They invite remarks
OF a rude nature from every who IS looking
for such sport
Riders should provide themselves with a few
extra chain links and nuts OF various sizes before
starting on a trip. They occupy but little space
in the tool-bag and very handy when needed.
Wheelwomen should never mount with the aid
of a telegraph pole. II causes an ungTaceful Po-
sition and besides ii is a trick and one that
has not been taught them in the riding academy
Orange shellac is a frstclass cement for attach
ing grips 70 bars Of either wood or steel first
coat should be allowed 10 partially dry and the
second should then be applied, after which the grip
is slid on.
There IS no use arguing with policeman who
tells you TO slow down. The chances are that he
does not know the difference between ten and a
thirty y-Inile gait and you losing time when
you try to convince him Of il.
Always remember to pass vehicles, including
bicycles, coming from the opposite direction, 10
the right, and those going in the same direction
to the left. In the latter if the vehicle ahead
is a bicycle the ringing OF the bell will serve as
4 warning that you intend to pass.
The times., 1898-06-05

There was never better evidence that
road racing is losing prestige in this
country than on Decoration Day, when
all the big races of that kind are annually
contested. The famous Irvington-Mil-
burn, Chicago. Cincinnati and Denver
races had but small percentage of the
number of entries usual and these were of
a very inferior quality Wheelmen gener-
ally, those who have the best interests of
the sport and pastime at heart, are re-
joiced at the evidence because it foreshad-
ows the complete downfall of racing on
the highways. There can be no question
of the illegality of the practice; it incon-
veniences other vehicles while a race Is
in progress, and the sight of half-clad
cyclists scurrying down public thorough
fare is not likely to win recruits to the
cause of cycling.
The times., 1898-06-05
A Slight Theft.
From tba Cbicapo Journ1I !

(FrOm the chicago Journ1l-l
George Butler was a grimy but good
natured type of what is known in the
vernacular as the hobo" Dirty, latter
ed. but smiling. he was summoned before
the police justice at Harrison Street upon
the charge of burglary. II was charged
that he had climbed three stories uD the
fire escape and broken into a 10-cent lodg-
ing-house.
Butler smiled complacently at the
charge.
For heavens sake. what did he expect
to steal?" asked the justice. What could
he find to steal in a Iodging-house?"
Butler grinned more vividly than ever.
I'VE found him in bed said the ac-
cusing witness.
In bed? Was he asleep?"
Il think he was, your honor" replied
the other. gravely-
Butler broke in cheerfully at this point.
Il amt no burglar, yer honor, he said.
II stole nothin but nap. If he'd given
me blanket and not walked me up that
would have been worth about 10 cents
The times., 1898-06-05
CYCLING COMMENT.

Some of the foreign riders who are now
in this country are sulking because, as
they say, they have not received prizes
which they have won. Their resentment
takes the form of refusing to ride in meets
which have been contracted for them by
the association for which they are riding,
but they lose sight of the fact that in not
appearing they are not only damaging the
association controlling them, but the
meet promoters who have advertised them
as star attractions as well. Non-appear-
ance is one of the greatest crimes against
the rules of the League of American
Wheelmen and it will not be astonishing
if some of our visitors are punished for
their surliness by being suspended for
terms of various lengths of time. In Eu-
ropean countries the government of cycle
racing is very lax and these riders are
accustomed to dictate their own terms
and to consult only their own desires.
They will probably find within a very
short time that conditions are radically
different here and they will be wiser. IF
any of these riders. are suspended they
cannot ride in any of the European coun-
tries until the expiration of the suspen-
sion, as the League of American Wheel
men verdict is upheld by every other
member of the International Cyclists AS
sociation.
Arthur Gardiner is far in the lead of
| the national circuit percentage table. He
has followed it since the beginning and
has several ffrsts to his credit as well as
seconds, thirds and fourths. The other
points in the table are very evenly di-
| vided so far among a dozen other riders
1t is estimated that there We're over 800
! cycle race meets held in the United States
| on Decoration Day. Some of them drew
! an attendance as high as 1900, and few
| of them had less than 1000 people in at
| tendance. In New York State alone there
were 1000 riders participating in the con-
| tests, and 1t is a reasonable estimate
| which puts the total number throughout
the country at 10000 The magnitude of
| the sport of cycle racing may be CLEANED
| from these figures, and it is flattering to
those who are interested in it TO see the
rapid growth of the last five years. At
| the beginning of that time it is doubtful
| if there " 500 riders participating in
The times., 1898-06-05

Lartigue,. French rider of some re-
nown, Is anxious to join the festive
French brigade in this country He an
nounces that he will come to America
shortly, but If he accepts the advice
which has been freely rendered him by
his compatriots now in America he will
remain where he is.
The times., 1898-06-05

cycle races in all the States combined,
while now there are but very few States
that cannot alone show that number.
The number of meets which have al
ready been sanctioned for the year is
over 2,00Oes and these represent hundreds
of thousands of dollars in prizes.
The times., 1898-06-05
One Among a Multitude.

(FrOm the Boston GlObe.)
4 son of Brigham Young has failed for S1,669, :
40; but. then. man with so many sons as Brig
ham Young had could hardly expect every one OF
them TO turn out well.
The times., 1898-06-05

When the tire on either wheel rubs
against the frame the use of the wheel
should be Immediately discontinued, as
the tire will rapidly wear through This
advice should be needed even though it
is necessary to finish the trip by train,
because even the slightest wear to the
tire cover allows moisture to come in CON
tact with the canvas fabric, which will
rot out in consequence.
The times., 1898-06-05

The national meet of the League of
American Wheelmen which will be held
at indianapolis in August will be the
greatest gathering of wheelmen the world
has ever seen Already preparations are
being made by the railroads for carrying
the thousands of wheelmen who will be
in attendance, and parties are being or
ganized in every section of the country
The wheelmen of Indianapolis have pre-
pared lavish program for the entertain
ment of their guests. the meet lasting a
week and the attractions consisting of
all the entertainments dear to the hearts
of wheelmen including a three days race
meetin which will be entered all the rid
ers of note in this country. A new track
Is now being built for the purpose and
will be completely encircled by stands.
The times., 1898-06-05

c. w. Miller. famous as the winner of
the six days race at Madison Square
Garden last Winter. has been signed by
one of the cycle track associations as a
pacemaker and will be seen in that Ca
paclty at some of the big middle distance
races which will be conducted in the East
this season. He Is in perfect condition
the grind for six days and nights having
left no perceptibie permanent effects. He
will make a valuable addition to the
ranks of the pacemakers as his plug
gins" abilities are exactly what is wanted
in men who are mounted on multicycles
drawing the long distance riders around.
The times., 1898-06-05

Now that the warm weather is coming
on word Of advice to wheelmen is not
amiss. 1t is sometimes dangerous TO ride
IN the middle Of the day when the tenn
perature is highest, but if it is necessary
10 do so frequent stops should be made
TO allow for cooling off. Some riders ex-
perience a dizziness when riding during
hot weather and those who suffer from
this cause should carry with them a small
vial of aromatic spirits of ammonia A
teaspoonful in a glass of water will be
found refreshing. but if the weather has
caused undue dizziness, the ride should
be discontinued even though the ammonia
Is used.
The times., 1898-06-05

CASTOR Rivierre, the veteran long dis
tance rider of France. who was starter
and gutter in the six-day race at Madi-
son Square Garden last year, won the
Paris-Bordeaux road race this year. This
makes the third time this rider has won
this race and twice he was paced by cleo
trio motors Rivierre is a crank on mo-
tors and believes they will be the future
method of pacing. Garin was second.
The times., 1898-06-05

Otto Dorner. chairman of the highway
Improvement committee of the League of
American WheelmeR, is busily engaged in
the distribution of loo O00 pamphlets deal
ing with the construction of public roads
and paths He is acting in conjunction
with the Department of Agriculture and
Is sending the pamphlet 10 every county
IN every State well as 10 municipal and
State authorities, legislators and others
The undertaking is a stupendous one and
will occupy his time for several months.
The times., 1898-06-05

News comes that Jimmy, the cycling
idol a few seasons back, is lying danger
ously i'll a. his home in Freehold n J..
suffering from Mexican fever attended
by two physicians. and so sick that he
is not able 10 sit up in bed. Arthur Au-
gustus Zimmerman caught the fancy
of the patrons of cycling from the outset
OF his career, which began years ago on
Tom Lloyds crude track at Mineola l..
l., and no more popular rider has ever
appeared in public. The news that he
may be near deaths door will be receiv-
ed with genuine regret by the many
thousands who have seen the elongated
Jerseyman in one of his unbeatable
sprints His nonchalant manner and ex-
treme modesty in the moment of victory
endeared him to the public. After he had
held his own in this country until he was
the admitted champion Jimmy crossed
the ocean and captured two of the Eng
lish championships. The following year
he visited France and other European
countries. and a long string of successes
was the result. Particularly in Paris the
American boy received a hearty welcome
and nothing was too good for the unas-
suming visitor. It was in 1896 that Zim-
norman went to Australia, but the fail
ure to become acclimatized interfered
with his riding, and he accomplished lit
tie.
The times., 1898-06-05

Gougoltz and Lamberjack will return
home this week. They will not be sadly
missed by any one. This team has about
usurped the reputation in cycling that
Young Critic holds in pugilism. They are
a general nuisance to all concerned. Lam
berjack was spoken to regarding French
sportsmen. His reply was a characters
tic French one. and consisted chiefly of a
shoulder shrug and a remark that he
played only to win, even though he did
not win. Me want as much money to
lose he said, .as others to win
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06


Ths cousty comnissionsrs vess n
session last Monday transactiag
routine business.
DR.. Feaaherstoa will furnish you
with . good set Of teeth for o. Best
Get SO
reatherston. dentist, Oct.. -. 8, q
q and %.
Hammer 4 Condy shipped ee5 bead
of fne cattle to the eastern markets
Tuesday morning.
F. A. Mayer \ Co., will pay you
the highest price for oats, barley and
rye.
Miss Adelia Freer, of Broadview,
sends in $50 cancelled stamps for
Miss Mary Wright.
papers corn starch for 25 cts. at
Jimeson.
The large red house, situated on lots
q and "a of block 81, is for sale at
the extremely low price Of 81, 900. Who
wants a bargain?
WIN. GLASS,
Agent.
Buy your coal and wood of Black
we'll.
Miss Lena Lila sjustrecovering after
being sick for a week or two. DR..
Bersstrom has been attending to her
case.
Hans. Lien reports yield of about
twenty-four bushels per acre on his
farm. Mr.. Lien has lots of whea,
this fall.
Cold weather coming on and you
will soon need your fuel for winter.
Call on-Blackwell
Messrs. David Bartlett, Hans
Koloen, Mic Swenson, A. NJ. Baldwin,
O. u Purinton and p. r. Trubshaw
went to Sherbrooke Monday to nolnin.
ate a senator and two representatives
for the 10Th district. The winning
ticket was named.
Just arrived Il full line of ladies'
Misses and children's cloaks, caps
and jackets. BERG BROS, & Co.
For sale-nw /, section l7-l47-5S o,
will sell the hay from said land, and
all parties are notified not to pasture
nor cut hay on said premises wtthou,
permission from owner of above des.
cribed property.
PATRICK MURPHY.
Chebause. III.